NECC News: February 2024
Happy February! We're thrilled to kick off another month filled with love with all the amazing folks in our community. Let's get ready to dive into the latest news, upcoming opportunities, and community celebrations!💕
Upcoming Dates: 
Flood Update + Thank you!✨

We want to express our sincere gratitude for all the support we've received since last week! Your understanding, patience, and generous donations have been uplifting and will be instrumental in helping us navigate the impact of the storm.
 
Efforts to remediate the areas impacted by the flooding are still underway and once we receive updates from our contractors, we'll be able to offer more detailed information on our progress and the expected reopening of closed areas.
Keep an eye out for these updates, as we'll be sharing them on our website, Facebook, and Instagram pages. Your continued support and understanding during this time are greatly appreciated.
Join the Party🎉
NECC Turns 19!

Stop by the lobby between 9am and 3pm this Thursday, Feb 1st, to help us celebrate this important milestone over coffee and light refreshments.

We are incredibly grateful for the dedicated community that has been the heart of the NECC since its founding in 2005 and would love to hear your memories and wishes for the center as we look forward to the organization’s 20th anniversary (and the building’s 100th!). 🎈
Winter Seed Swap🌱

Do you love to garden? Have extra seeds from this past year to share with others? Join NE Village and Growing Gardens for a Seed Swap on Feb 10. We will have supplies to enable you to take home seeds for planting. Non-GMO seeds only, please. 🍄🌻 
 
Growing Gardens will be giving a gardening workshop to help you prepare for the season by reviewing gardening planning and planting skills.

This event is free and open to the public.
Let's Talk Aging!
Join us for a journey of connection and discovery at Cascadia Health's "Let's Talk" round table discussions on aging. Every 2nd Thursday from 10-11:30 am, immerse yourself in heartfelt conversations about the joys and challenges of growing older.

In February, we're diving deep into the topic of 'Resilience: Bouncing Back' In the months ahead, we'll explore the art of creating a fulfilling home, the healing power of forgiveness, and the profound lessons hidden within grief and loss.

No registration required – it's a drop-in program! ✨
February Fitness & Movement
⏰ Class Changes: 
  • Cardio HIIT class has been canceled on February 1st & 8th
  • Tai Chi Long Form will be canceled on February 5th, 7th, 12th, and 14th
  • Monday afternoon Pickleball start time has changed to 12pm, and Wednesday afternoon Pickleball will now start at 12:15pm.

Please make sure to check our website for the most up-to-date information on group Fitness & Movement classes.
Summer Camp Registration is Just Around the Corner!🌞
We know it may not feel like it’s time to start planning for the summer with our recent winter storm, but summer camp registration is just around the corner!

This summer, we have many adventures in store with different themed camps: Harry Potter 🦁, Pokémon 🐙, Half-Day Dance with Marlon 🎼, Space Explorers Camp 🚀, and more!

Visit our website for our full list of camps.
Staff Highlight!
Josh - Our New Kickboxing Instructor 🥊

We are so happy to introduce Josh our amazing morning Kickboxing instructor!

Fun Facts about Josh:
 🥊 Josh has taught, trained and competed in Thai Boxing
🎸He is a lifelong musician and has even had some songs in a few movies
🥘 Josh loves Thai food, Indian food, and Burritos
🎨 He loves art/travel/music and hanging with his two young children
Josh would like to share that he looks forward to sharing his skills with the community and providing an inclusive high-energy class that emphasizes fundamentals, correct form & lots of work. Come join Josh for Cardio Kickboxing every Monday and Wednesday at 6am in the gym!
Swim Lesson Registration
Splash into Spring!🌊
Splash into spring! Our spring Swim Lesson Registration opens at noon on February 20 for members and February 22 for everyone.

Please make sure your swimmer's membership is active two business days before registration, and reach out to our friendly Front Desk with any questions!
New Level Added!🏊‍♀️

For swimmers who are in level 4 and close to level 5 or just moved to level 5, we are now offering a combo class, 4/5. This class is an opportunity for swimmers to increase their skills learned in level 4 and gain proficiency in breaststroke, butterfly, front and back flip turns, and diving. This class is not a lap lane class. Level 4/5 lessons are for children over the age of 6.

For a complete list of level descriptions, please visit our website.
Financial Support is available for memberships & most programs. 
Click here for more information.
Northeast Community Center
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