Enrichment Activites

 

Women's Self-Defense

Feb. 9 & 11, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m.   $20.00

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.

 

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.
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 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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