NECC News: August 2022
Hello NECC Community! We hope you are all staying cool despite the heat wave this week. It's been a busy summer here with on-going construction to install our new HVAC upgrade and lots of fun-filled adventures in our summer camps. Construction will continue throughout the building for the rest of the summer so please make sure you check our website to stay up to date on the latest facility closures. We’ve got more details about what’s happening at the NECC this August, so check it out!
Upcoming Dates

  • Partial Parking Lot Closure, August 15th

  • Fall Swim Registration: August 23rd for members and August 25th for everyone.

  • After School Time returns September 6th
The Community Fund

Do you (or someone you know) want to participate in fitness, wellness, aquatics, and community-building programs, but do not currently have the financial means?

Apply to participate in the Community Fund, which aims to remove financial need as a barrier to programs that support our neighbors physical, emotional, and social needs.
Construction Update

This heat wave is making us particularly excited about our HVAC project, which will bring air conditioning to many parts of the facility. Our contractors continue to make progress, but we still have a ways to go before all the holes get patched up, so expect to see work throughout the facility continue through August. The Cardio Room and Walking Track remain closed and we are anticipating interruptions in the lobby, Fitness Room, hallways and other common areas.

We really appreciate how flexible everyone has been amid the chaos and look forward to the days of consistent heating, cooling and ventilation ahead!
Upcoming Pool Closure
Each year, in order to maintain our excellent water quality, we drain and refill all the water in our pool. In a normal year we would usually close the pool at the end of August, but because of our HVAC project we haven’t yet been able to finalize a date.

We will update our website once we know we will close, so keep an eye out there for the latest.
Having trouble keeping cool in this heat? Click here for a list of Multnomah County’s cooling centers and misting stations.
August Fitness

Our summer fitness schedule continues into August. If you are looking to workout outside of our regular class times or trying to keep up your fitness while your favorite instructor is out of town, make sure you head over to our On Demand Library. We have we have dozens of classes available whenever you need them - all included in your regular NECC Membership!
Volunteer With Our Walking School Bus!
We are recruiting 1-2 volunteers to help our staff safely walk 10-15 kids in our After-School Time program from Laurelhurst Elementary School back to the NECC. This program provides critical support for working parents and offers a safe and enriching space for children. We need volunteers who can commit to one or more regular weekdays from 2:45-3:45p.

If are interested in learning more, or want to join our school bus, contact our Youth Enrichment Program Coordinator at youth@necommunitycenter.org.
Partial Parking Lot Closure

On Monday, August 15, the West end of the NECC parking lot will not be available from 6-11am for Bike Camp. This is an important community program that focuses on safe riding practices for youth, and we appreciate your flexibility. 
Fall Swim Lesson Registration
We know it may not seem like it with the hot week we've had, but fall swim lesson registration is just around the corner! Registration will open August 23 for members and August 25 for everyone. Please make sure your swimmer’s membership is active and up to date at least 2 business days before registration opens.

NECC is now participating in the BottleDrop Give program! If you regularly turn in your bottles and cans for redemption, consider supporting NECC's programs and activities. You can turn in cans and bottles using a special blue bag or by make a donation from your BottleDrop online account balance. Click here to learn more.
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