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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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 DRAWINGWednesday9:00 - 11:00 AM
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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. |
CHESS1st and 3rd Tuesdays10:00 AM - 1:00 PMPlay chess with other enthusiasts. This classic board game has been around for centuries and still provides a challenge to the smartest people in the world. At the same time, it's really easy to get started and you can pick up the basic rules pretty quickly. Open to all level players. Beginners |
CRIBBAGEMonday1:30 - 3:30 PMCribbage involves playing and grouping cards in combinations which gain points. Cribbage uses a board for score keeping. |
DOMINOES (Mexican Train)Wednesday & Friday11:45 AM - 4:00 PM A strategy game played with numbered tiles. |
DRAWING WITH COLORED PENCILSWednesday1:00 - 3:00 PM
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DUPLICATE BRIDGEThursday11:30 - 4:00 PMA fun trick-taking game played with a standard card deck. |
FRIDAY MATINEEis on break at this timeThis hybrid activity is available both online and in-person. |
KNITTING GROUPTuesday1:30 - 3:00 PMCrafty fun for everyone! Knitting is a great tool to keep your fingers limber and your mind sharp while enjoying the company of other knitters. Supplies abound, so come and join in on any Tuesday afternoon. |
MAH JONGGFriday2:00 - 4:00 PM
A Chinese tile game with a set of 144 tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols. |
MIXED MEDIA ARTThursday9:30 - 11:30 AMWe will combine paper, stamping, watercolors, acrylics, yarn, dried flowers/leaves, and various other items. We may incorporate sewing on paper and journal making, depending on interest. Attendees are asked to bring:
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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. |
![]() OPEN PING PONGDrop-in times - when Multi-Purpose Room is availableBring a friend for fun, socialization, and exercise with our 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. |
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. |
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 - 2:30 p.m.THIS CLASS WILL BE ON A BREAK UNTIL JANUARY 2026 Easy to learn, fun and social dance. Great for all ability levels. Bring a partner or come by yourself - all are welcome to enjoy this social ballroom dance class. Footwear - no heels or hard sole shoes (class is held in the aerobics room at the Recreation Center), you may wear socks if you are comfortable with that. The class is scheduled for 2 hours, timing will depend on participant comfort. |
WATERCOLOR ART CLASSESThursday1:00 - 3:00 PMCreate your own masterpiece! All materials are provided, but people who have their own supplies are encouraged to bring them to class. |