Mark Your Calendars:

Fall Swim Registration

Opens Next Month!

We're almost halfway through the summer, and it's time to get ready for our Fall Swim Lesson Registration.

Registration opens at noon August 18 for members and August 20 for the general public. Please ensure your swimmer's membership is active by Friday, August 14.

Stay tuned for our Fall Swim Lesson schedule. You can find the schedule here in our weekly newsletter starting early August.

Annual August Pool Closure

Every year, we close our pool, drain the water, and refill it in order to maintain our excellent water quality. This summer, our pool will be closed from August 24-28 for routine cleaning.

During this closure, we hope you consider joining us for fun land activities, including open gym, drop-in sports, and our group fitness classes (virtual options available).

Become First Aid/CPR/AED Certified at NECC!

In this American Red Cross Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED course, students will learn the skills to recognize and care for a variety of first aid, breathing, and cardiac emergencies involving adults, children, and infants. Upon successful completion, a valid 2-year digital certificate for Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED is issued.

Complimentary day-use passes to the fitness center are provided to participants.

Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Class.

July 31, 9:30am-2pm. Ages 12+.

NECC Run Club Starts Soon!

Gear up together for our Turkey Trot run with our NECC Run Club that starts this Saturday, July 18, 10am-11am!

Our NECC Run Club gives members the opportunity to meet and run the Turkey Trot route weekly on Saturdays, from NECC to Grant Park and back. This route is 3.1 miles (5k) and folks can run, walk, or both. 

This is a member-led crew; your participation drives our momentum! There is an option to meet earlier in the heat

of the summer, determined by the Club.

The NECC Run Club Crew will have a special role with the

Turkey Trot as they will be very familiar with the route. Come join the fun!

PD Boxing Club Fall Session Registration is Open! 🥊

Living with Parkinson’s? Come join us at Northeast Community Center for

PD Boxing Club! Each class is designed to address and mitigate common symptoms of Parkinson's with certified coaching and the latest science-backed information.

While every session will be a bit different, expect a group warm-up, balance and agility work, speed and endurance through boxing fundamentals, and lots of vocalizing.

Please note, that our facility is unfortunately not ADA accessible. To enter the building, there are 6 stairs. All staircases have handrails. The gymnasium and restrooms are on our first floor after the 6 stairs at the entrance.

Light Through The Fight Against Parkinson’s Disease. We cannot wait to meet you!


PD Boxing Club, Fall Session.

August 5-October 30, 2026, Wednesdays, Fridays, 1-1:55pm.

Sundays 11:30am-12:25pm.

Coming Fall 2026 and Winter 2027!

Yoga for Menopause Workshop

The transition through menopause is not a physical stop, and definitely not a decline. It’s a neurological rewiring that prepares women to be leaders and community wisdom keepers.

During this 6-week somatic yoga workshop we will navigate the transition through empowering healing themes covering The Neuro-Renovation, Cooling & Calibration, Piercing the Fog, The Stress Circuit, Sleep Restructuring, and The Big Upgrade.

Grounded in neuroscience and somatic movement, each 90-minute session offers a sanctuary. Expect breathwork, meditation, movement, guided connection, and journaling. Bring a mat, a water bottle, and be ready to move.


Yoga for Menopause Workshop.

Fall session: August 30-October 4, 2026, Sundays 3pm-4:30pm.

Winter session: January 3-February 7, 2027, Sundays 3pm-4:30pm.

New! Summer Art Workshops (Youth & Adult)

Get your calendars out! You're about to enter your summer art era.

We have an exciting lineup of both youth and adult art workshops throughout the summer. Check out the classes below!


Comics, Zines, Exploration & Creation, Sunday, July 26, 1-4pm, ages 8-13.

Come and make your own comic! Through collaboration and play, we will explore drawing, comics, and everyone will leave with a copy of a comic we make together!

Drawing for Everyone, Wednesday, July 29, 3-6pm, ages 18+.

You don't have to be good at drawing to draw! Join us for a this workshop where we will explore different prompts and exercises to put marks on paper without overthinking it. We will explore still lifes, abstraction, and gestural drawing.

Neighborhood Drawing, Saturday, August 22, 10:30am-1:30pm, ages 18+.

Have you noticed how beautiful our neighborhood is? So beautiful! Come and join us for a workshop where we will get out into the neighborhood to draw and paint. Drawing inspiration from artists who have worked "au plein air" we will take our drawing materials out into the world and engage with our beautiful neighborhood through drawing.


Block Printing, Wednesday, September 30, 1:30-4:30pm, ages 18+.
Come and explore the art and craft of Block Printing—no experience or artistic ability necessary! We will: create a collaborative print, learn to carve our blocks, and have time to create a solo print project.

July Parking Lot Programming

It's that time of year! To help our NECC Bike Campers prepare for their Portland adventures on the road, we are partially closing our parking lot on Mondays, from 6am-10:30am, for the month of July.

Partial Parking Lot Closure Dates:

• Monday, July 20,
• Monday, July 27
  

Access to our parking lot will still be available during this time through the Broadway and 37th Avenue driveways.

Wellness is core to our mission, and we’re proud to provide our NECC campers with the necessary space to practice their bike safety skills before going on all-day cycling adventures.

Last Chance to Win a

$10k Gas Gift Card!

Bloodworks Northwest is back this month with their Blood Mobile. This is your last chance to donate blood in the Blood Mobile and enter for a chance to win a $10,000 digital gas gift card!

With your donation, you will make a real impact in saving lives at a time when blood banks need your help to provide life-saving support for critical care.

Help save a life. Sign up here.



Bloodworks Northwest Drive.

July 21, 9am-3pm.

Blood Mobile in NECC's Parking Lot.

Host Your Next Party at NECC!

Looking for a welcoming and flexible space for your next event, meeting, or celebration? We offer a variety of rental spaces perfect for birthday parties, classes, workshops, and community gatherings.

Are you hosting a celebration soon or just want a fun place to spend time with your friends this summer? Rent our pool or gym, or both, this summer.

Check out our website for instant booking!

Tomorrow: Learn How to Save on Your Energy Bill ⚡

Join our neighbors, Community for Positive Aging, next week for a free informational event about how you can save on your home energy bill. 

Meet with local service providers, including Energy Trust of Oregon and Community Energy Project, and fellow older adults in the community to discuss energy affordability, energy-efficiency upgrades, and related topics. Together, we will explore resources to make people's homes more safe and comfortable while saving money and improving sustainability!  


PGE and NW Natural will be onsite offering bill discount sign up.

Plus, pizza and refreshments will be provided for attendees! 🍕

Power of Connection - Energy Saving Solutions for Aging Well.

Thursday, July 16, 4-6:30pm.
Community for Positive Aging, 1820 NE 40th Ave, Portland OR, 97212. Registration required, call 503-288-8303.