Contacts
60+ Activity Center 20 SE 2nd, Newport, OR 97365 |
541.265.9617 |
Meals on Wheels | 541.574.0669 |
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Hours
Monday-Friday | 8:00am - 4pm |
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Ways to Help
Friends of the 60+ Center Amazon Smile
Friends of the 60+ Center Fred Meyer Community Rewards (Listed under "The Friends of Newport Senior Activity Center" #CU972)
Social Groups
Meeting People and Having Fun |
The City of Newport is "The Friendliest." |
The 60+ Activity Center offers the chance to join existing social groups. Every occasion here is an opportunity to get social. People have gained lifelong friendships from attending one or more of our activities. |
BEGINNING DRAWINGWednesday, January 8 - February 12, 20259:00 - 11:00 AMKaren Robnett will teach you how to create your own masterpieces using a variety of mediums. All materials are provided, but people who do have their own supplies are encouraged to bring the supplies to class. Class size is limited, so sign up now! |
BINGOMonday, Wednesday, Friday11:00 - 11:45 AMA game in which players mark off numbers on cards as the numbers are drawn randomly by a caller. Winners receive non-monetary prizes. |
DOMINOES (Mexican Train)Wednesday & Friday11:30 AM - 4:00 PM A strategy game played with numbered tiles. |
DUPLICATE BRIDGEThursday11:30 - 4:00 PMA fun trick-taking game played with a standard card deck. |
DRAWING WITH COLORED PENCILSWednesday, January 8 - February 12, 20251:00 - 3:00 PMA free colored pencil class for those people interested in learning how to create their own masterpiece! All materials are provided, but people who do have their own supplies are encouraged to bring the supplies to class. Class size is limited, so sign up now! |
KNITTING GROUPTuesday1:30 - 3:00 PMCrafty fun for all ages, make and female, Knitting is a great tool to keep your fingers limber and your mind sharp while enjoying the company of their knitter usually working on a community donation project. Supplies abound, so come and join in on any Tuesday afternoon. This group is led by Katrina Landis. |
OPEN MIC & MUSIC JAM1st, 3rd & 5th Monday2:00 - 4:00 PMMusicians and listeners of all abilities are welcome.
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MAH JONGGFriday2:00 - 4:00 PM
A Chinese tile game with a set of 144 tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols.
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OPEN PING PONGTuesday & Friday12:30 - 2:00 PMDrop-in times - when Education Room is availableBring a friend for fun, socialization, and exercise with our brand-new ping pong table. |
PARTY BRIDGE LUNCH GAMESMonday11:00 AM - 1:00 PMThis is a casual, fun bridge game, not competitive play. Bring a brown bag lunch and learn from each other. |
PINOCHLEFriday11:00 - 2:00 PM A bidding and trick-taking card game for two to four people that is played with either a single deck or a double deck.
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POOLMonday - FridayOpen Pool Games 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM A game played on a pool table. 101 Call Shot PoolMonday & Wednesday2:00 - 4:00 PM |
QUILTING SOCIALTuesday9:00 AM - 1:00 PMBring your projects to work on. Come share your thoughts and ideas with this social quilting group. |
SCRABBLETuesday1:30 - 4:00 PM A board game in which words are formed by placing lettered tiles in a pattern similar to a crossword puzzle.
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SENIOR DISCUSSION GROUPSecond Tuesday of the month11:00 AM - 12:30 PMDrop in to chat about anything and everything from Artificial Intelligence to cataract surgery; from the best restaurant in Newport to Wordle or crabbing season. Except for no politics or religion, come talk with others about whatever you think is interesting. Led by volunteer Marvin Straus. |
SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCINGMonday1:30 - 3:30 p.m.Are you looking for an easy, fun, engaging way to move your body and stimulate your mind? Join instructor Bonnie Prater as she teaches simple steps that can be quickly learned and practiced by participants at all activity levels. Please plan to wear dance shoes or socks on the dance floor.
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WATERCOLOR ART CLASSESThursdayJanuary 16 - February 20, 20259:00 - 11:00 AM, 1:00 - 3:00 PMCreate your own masterpiece! All materials are provided, but people who do have their own supplies are encouraged to bring them to class. Artist and instructor Shirley Steinhauer has been sharing her expertise at the 60+ for many years. |
Wii BOWLINGTuesday and Thursday9:30 - 11:00 AM Wii Bowling is similar to normal bowling. The player attempts to knock down 10 pins with a ball / hand controller. |