Newport 60+ Activity Center

10/24/2026

Happy Birthday to our October birthdays!! We had a good crowd to celebrate with! Many happy wishes to all.

10/23/2026

Join us for our upcoming Listen & Learn session on Tuesday, Nov 3rd @ 11:30am.
Staying independent, comfortable, and active starts with having the right tools in your corner! Join us for an engaging presentation by our local experts at Norco Medical Supply.

From life-changing mobility solutions and home safety gear to sleep and respiratory care, Norco will walk us through the latest equipment and hidden-gem products designed to make daily life easier, safer, and more comfortable. Plus, bring your questions—their team will be on hand to offer recommendations and tips.

Date: Tuesday, Nov 3
Time: 11:30-12:30pm
Location: Our 60+ Activity Center, 20 SE 2nd St, Newport OR 97365
Cost: Free! Bring a friend and your questions!

10/23/2026

🍁 Volunteers Needed: Annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner! 🍽️💛

Our Annual Free Community Thanksgiving Dinner is just around the corner, and we need your help to make this special tradition a success!

It takes a community to care for a community, and we are looking for friendly faces to lend a hand across both days. Whether you love decorating, serving meals, helping in the kitchen or helping behind the scenes, we would love to have you!

📅 Volunteer Days:

Saturday, November 21st

Sunday, November 22nd

👉 Ready to join us?
Click the link to view open shifts and sign up online:
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0948A9A723A1F8C34-66351037-2026/

💬 Questions or prefer to sign up in person?
Stop by our office or give us a call at 541-265-9617 - we’d love to get you set up!

Thank you for helping us bring warmth, joy, and a delicious meal to our neighbors this holiday season. We couldn't do it without you! 🦃🍂

10/19/2026

Excited for tomorrow’s presentation on how the benefits of volunteering and then turning that into action and hearing about all the local volunteer opportunities! It’s going to be such a good one, and it's open to everyone—all ages welcome. 🤝 Meet us at the 60+ Activities Center at 11:30am to listen to this talk by OCWCOG's Brittany Kosydar. Looking forward to seeing you there!

💙 Want to boost your health and help your community at the same time?
Did you know that volunteering can actually improve your physical and mental health?

Join us for our upcoming talk with Brittany Kosydar from the Oregon Cascades West Council of Governments! She’ll be sharing how volunteering can:

Improve your physical and mental well-being

Provide a wonderful sense of purpose

Help you build meaningful new relationships

Support and strengthen our local community

Plus, you'll learn how to find the perfect volunteer activity for you and discover exciting opportunities right here within Lincoln County!

📅 When: Oct 20, 2026

📍 Where: 20 SE 2nd St, Newport, OR 97365

We hope to see you there! Feel free to tag a friend who might be interested. 👇

10/16/2026

This is the last update from our traveling crab, Shelvis. We last saw him drifing on ice at a museum near Mombetsu. We finally caught up with him at LeTao, which is a super famous cheesecake boutique in the area. He then ventured over to bowling with his host family and Momebetsu Sister City friends. He introduced us to a traditional japanese dish and a cold refreshing Sapporo! Thanks Shelvis, for all the memories and sharing. We'll see you when you get back home. Totemo tanoshikatta desu! It was very fun.

10/14/2026

92 years of sausage and kraut can't be wrong. Come join us for a beloved Oregon classic!

On November 7, we are taking a day trip out to the historic town of Verboort, Oregon, as they celebrate the 92nd Annual Verboort Sausage & Kraut Festival.

Spend the day immersed in the rich history and mouthwatering aromas of handmade sausage, simmering sauerkraut, and small-town community spirit.

The ($38 non-members / $33 members) trip fee covers your transportation and a legendary, traditional Dutch meal featuring:
• Famous handmade Verboort sausage & sauerkraut
• Mashed potatoes & gravy, applesauce, salad, green beans, and a dinner roll
• Your choice of two slices of pie! 🥧

Beyond the Meal: Once we've enjoyed our feast, you’ll have plenty of time to explore the festival grounds at your own pace. Stroll through the Craft Bazaar, browse the Country Store and Fancy Work booths, check out the Quilt Raffle, stop by the B**r Garden, and stock up at the fabulous bake sale!

Trip details:
Date: Saturday, November 7
Time: 8am-4pm
Cost: $38/$33
Meet at the 60+ Activity Center a little before 8:00 to board the adventure van.
20 SE 2nd St, Newport OR 97365

Leave the cooking to Verboort—come hungry, leave happy! Grab your seat today.

Register online: https://tinyurl.com/4u4xzvwn
Register in person: 20 SE 2nd St, Newport OR 97365
Register via phone: 541-265-9617

10/13/2026

Someone at our center is officially leading the charge into the Halloween season! Look at Shelley rocking the cutest ghost tee!

She is 100% ready for October fun. Who else is getting into the Halloween spirit?

10/12/2026

🧊The Coolest Adventure Yet! 🦀❄️

Shelvis took a break from the warm ocean currents today and traded his shell for some serious chilly thrills at the Drift Ice Museum!

One of the attractions is a "Severe Cold Experience Room": A room chilled to -15°C to -20°C containing tons of real drift ice.

How it works: Right before you enter the chamber (which drops anywhere from -15°C to -20°C / 5°F to -4°F), you grab a provided coat from a rack and put on gloves.

The Wet Towel Trick: In addition to keeping your hands and body protected from the frozen air and real drift ice blocks, the staff will usually hand you a small wet towel. Once you step inside and wave it around, it freezes solid into an ice sculpture within a few seconds!

We look forward to hearing where Shelvis goes next!

10/09/2026

Another page from Shelvis's adventure to Japan: even traveling crabs know good food when they see it! 🎸🦀 Shelvis found the ultimate spot today, kicking back on top of a case of spectacular-looking pie-shaped crabs.

*Edit: I meant crab-shaped pies, but honestly, 'pie shaped crabs' is the kind of fun energy my Friday needed. We’re sticking with it now. Send butter*

Can you blame him? They’re looking mighty tasty. 😋