Enrichment Activites

 

Beginning Meditation Workshop

Tuesday, April 6,  6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Followup Sessions:  April 8, 15, & 22,  5:30 - 6:15 p.m.

Charge for entire workshop:  $40.00

Instructor: Rennie Maguire

 

This workshop will teach meditation using the classical yoga form, Superconscious Meditation.  Students will be guided through the essential first steps of entering awareness.  All the basics of meditation are taught in this class.  When the workshop ends, students will have a step-by-step method of practice.

 

Meditation is the finest tool for physical, mental and spiritual growth.  It calms the mind, expands awareness, relieves stress, lowers blood pressure, aids in digestion, reduces risk of heart attack, changes emotional patterns, increases vitality, and helps the body heal.  This class is open to anyone who wants to learn how to meditate or is looking for a systematic way to practice.

 

Instructor Rennie Maguire has practiced a variety of meditation methods for the last fifteen years.  She received Meditation Teacher Training at the Institute of the Himalayan Tradition in St. Paul, Minnesota, becoming certified in August of 2009.

Women’s Self-Defense

April 20 & 22    6:30 – 8:30 pm    $20

Instructor: Clint Murphy

 

Learn basic techniques to defend yourself in different situations.  This class will be part lecture and part hands-on demonstration.  This class will be cancelled if minimum is not reached, so please be sure to preregister.

 

Women’s Self-Defense Refresher

April 29    6:30 – 8:30 pm    $15

Instructor: Clint Murphy

 

This is a perfect opportunity for anyone who has previously had a Women’s Self-Defense class and wants a chance to refresh her skills.  This class will be cancelled if minimum is not reached, so please be sure to preregister.

Qigong & Meditation

for Health & Wellbeing

Wednesdays   5:30 – 7:00 p.m.

June 2 – 23   $15.00 or $5.00 drop in

Instructor: Steven Ridley

 

Qigong ("chee-gung") originated in China thousands of years ago.  It is enjoyed by millions worldwide for health, longevity, and wellbeing.  The gentle flowing movements and deep breathing vitalize the body while bringing peace of mind. We will explore a variety of Qigong routines. Qigong practice may be modified for comfort and current capacity and may be performed seated with benefit.

 

Meditation will be incorporated with Qigong as a complementary practice for short periods. The life-enriching benefits of Meditation have been broadly reported. It is easy to learn and enjoyable to do.

 

This class is suitable for beginning and experienced students alike. 

 

Steven Ridley has taught Qigong and Meditation for over 30 years.  He is currently offering classes through Kaiser Permanente, Metropolitan State College, fitness centers and retirement communities in Denver, Colorado. He and his wife Lia (belly dance teacher), are summer residents of Salishan Hills.

Geocaching

What is geocaching? It is an electronic treasure hunt. All it requires is a GPS device and access to the internet. There are several caches hidden in and around Newport City Parks and public areas. Learn more about this up-and-coming sport at geocaching.com and enjoy geocaching in Newport.

 

Borrow an MP3 Player!

Having a hard time reading while you’re bouncing on that treadmill?  Why read books when you can listen to them?  Borrow an MP3 player at the control desk and start enjoying a great book while you work out. Players are loaded with several genres of books and are FREE to use, courtesy of the Newport Public Library.

Pickleball
Mondays 11:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Wednesdays 12:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Saturdays 4:00 - 6:00 p.m.

(more days and times coming soon)

Pickleball is a combination of tennis, badminton, ping pong (table tennis) and racquetball and is played in the small gym at the Rec. Center. It is fast-paced, easy to learn, and FUN for all ages! It is also a great way to exercise and meet new people.

 

Recreational Open Skate
Saturdays 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Sundays Noon – 2 p.m.
Daily Admission + $1 Skate rental

Bring the whole family down for skating in the small gym.  Skate sizes are limited so bring your own roller blades (soft wheels and no brakes) or skates if you have them.  Recreational Skate may be cancelled due to a private rental.  Call 541 265-7783 to confirm open skate.

 

Rummage Sale

Come sell your assorted secondhand objects or excess goods at the Recreation Center every first Saturday of the month.  Reservations for tables are necessary as space is limited.  Cost: $5.00 per table.

 

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