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60+ Activity Center
20 SE 2nd, Newport, OR 97365
541.265.9617
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Monday-Friday 8:00am - 4pm

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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.

Drawing

BEGINNING DRAWING

Wednesday

9:00 - 11:00 AM

Karen 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!

 

bingo cards

BINGO

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

11:00 - 11:45 AM

A game in which players mark off numbers on cards as the numbers are drawn randomly by a caller. Winners receive non-monetary prizes.

Chess

CHESS

Tuesday

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Play chess with other enthusiasts.

Whether you want to learn how to play chess or you're just looking for tips to teach a kid how to play, you've come to the right place! 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. 

 

Cribbage

CRIBBAGE

Monday

1:30 - 3:30 PM

Cribbage involves playing and grouping cards in combinations which gain points. Cribbage uses a board for score keeping.

 

 

dominoes tile

DOMINOES (Mexican Train)

Wednesday & Friday

11:45 AM - 4:00 PM

A strategy game played with numbered tiles.

 

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DRAWING WITH COLORED PENCILS

Wednesday

1:00 - 3:00 PM

A 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!

 

 

 

 

Bridge

DUPLICATE BRIDGE

Thursday

11:30 - 4:00 PM

A fun trick-taking game played with a standard card deck.

 

 

Matinee

FRIDAY MATINEE

1ST & 3RD Fridays

1:30 - 3:30 PM

 

Please join us for an afternoon matinee.

This hybrid activity is available both online and in-person.

 

 

Knitting Group

KNITTING GROUP

Tuesday

1:30 - 3:00 PM

Crafty 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.

 

 

 

 

mahjong tiles

MAH JONGG

Friday

2:00 - 4:00 PM

 

A Chinese tile game with a set of 144 tiles based on Chinese characters and symbols.

 

 

 

 

 

Mixed Media

MIXED MEDIA ART

Thursday

9:30 - 11:30 AM

We 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:

  • Scissors
  • Ruler
  • Glue Stick
  • Other Glues: Fabri Tac & Mod Pod
  • Assorted Papers
  • Old Magazines/Newspaper
  • Stamps/Ink Pad (Permanent)
  • Brushes

 

 

Guitar

OPEN MIC & MUSIC JAM

1st, 3rd & 5th Monday

1:30 - 3:30 PM

Musicians and listeners of all abilities are welcome. 

Ping_Pong

 

OPEN PING PONG

Drop-in times - when Multi-Purpose Room is available

Bring a friend for fun, socialization, and exercise with our brand-new ping pong table.

 

 

Bridge

PARTY BRIDGE LUNCH GAMES

Monday

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

This is a casual, fun bridge game, not competitive play. Bring a brown bag lunch and learn from each other.

pinochle card game

PINOCHLE

Friday

11:00 - 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.

 

pool table

POOL

Monday - Friday

Open Pool Games 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM

A game played on a pool table.

101 Call Shot Pool

Monday & Wednesday

2:00 - 4:00 PM

 

Quilting

QUILTING SOCIAL

Tuesday

9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Bring your projects to work on. Come share your thoughts and ideas with this social quilting group.

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SENIOR DISCUSSION GROUP

Second Tuesday of the month

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

Drop 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.

 

 

Ballroom_Dancing

SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCING

Monday

1:30 - 2:30 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.

Watercolor

WATERCOLOR ART CLASSES

Thursday

1:00 - 3:00 PM

Create your own masterpiece! All materials are provided, but people who do have their own supplies are encouraged to bring them to class.

 

Wii_Bowling

 

Wii BOWLING

Tuesday and Thursday

9:30 - 11:00 AM

Wii Bowling is similar to normal bowling. The player attempts to knock down 10 pins with a ball / hand controller.