Enrichment Activites

Ballroom Dance

Session:  Tuesdays    Oct. 26 – Nov. 16

Beginning Class:  6:45 – 7:45 p.m. (Waltz, East Coast Swing, & Salsa)

Intermediate Class:  8:00 – 9:00 p.m. (Waltz, East Coast Swing, Cha Cha)

$40.00/session or $15.00 drop in (no drop ins on last day of session)

Instructor:  Ella Kress

During these 4-week sessions, instructor Ella Kress will be assisted by husband Andy.  Ella and Andy come to us from Hot Springs, AR where Ella had been teaching and performing since 1976.  She has studied ballroom teacher instruction at Arthur Murray studios, Fred Astaire studios, and from private tutors in Kansas City, Austin, Denver, New York City, and Hot Springs, AR.  She has also taught at the Community College, YWCA, Quapaw Community Center, Coronado Center in Hot Springs Village, and Hot Springs and Belvedere Country Clubs.  Locally, she has taught Polka and judged three dance contests at the Lincoln City Oktoberfest and the Yachats Lions Club Oktoberfest. 

These classes have a 10-student minimum so please register early.

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.

Pickleball

(New times effective June 1st)
Monday - Friday    12:00 - 2:30 p.m.

Saturdays 9:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

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
Sundays 1 - 3 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.

Recreation Center Rummage Sales

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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