NECC Summer Fitness Challenge

Starting this week, we are launching an exciting opportunity for you to mix up your summer workout by trying new group fitness classes you've never taken before and get entered into our weekly prize drawings all summer long!

We've got fun prizes like NECC swag, Hollywood Theatre movie tickets, and a chance to rent our pool!

How to Join the Challenge - Make Sure to Register Your Passport:

• Pick up a passport on our flyer wall in the lobby.
• Register your passport online to be on our prize drawing email list.
• Get stamps from your instructor (or Front Desk if needed).
• Fill out the weekly online form to enter each week's drawing.

The Summer Challenge Passport runs through August 15th.

Have questions?

Reach out to our Communications and Development Coordinator, Claire Rischiotto, at crischiotto@necommunitycenter.org.

Don't miss out on this exciting summer challenge - grab your passport today!

Note: This challenge does not include water workout, lap swim,

workshops, drop-in sports, or individual gym use.

Community Garden Bed Tour

Curious to learn more about NE Village's Raised Garden Bed Program? Come join us for this Tour de Beds! Four NE Village members who received a raised garden bed – constructed by Village volunteers – are opening their yards for visitors to come see the beds, what's growing in them, and learn more about the program.

This self-guided tour is open to the public.

Tour de Beds - July 19 - 9am-12pm - Free - Registration required to obtain the addresses.

City Cooling Unit Program for Older Adults

We want to share a resource for community members who may qualify for a free cooling unit provided by the City of Portland's cooling program. There is currently a waitlist for units, however, this program prioritizes adults over 60 years old who are low-income, have medical conditions, and are living alone.

Click here to learn more and apply today!

Beginning Pickleball Workshop

Are you interested in learning how to play pickleball? Pickleball is a fun low-impact sport to play all year round!

Our pickleball instructor Bob Wolfe will provide the inside scoop on etiquette and safety, shots and strategy, rules and scoring, and more.

Spots fill quickly. Register today!

Beginning Pickleball - July 18 - 11am-1pm.

Pool Temperature Reading Temporarily Offline

You may have noticed the pool temperature is no longer displayed on our website. Our digital thermometer recently broke, so we’ve temporarily removed the temperature reading while we wait for a replacement.

The good news: a new thermometer is on the way! In the meantime, our lifeguards are using a backup (non-digital) thermometer. If you're curious about the current pool temperature, feel free to ask an on-duty lifeguard.

Spots Open in Summer Swim

Didn't get a spot in swim lessons! We have spots available in many of our summer swim lesson levels. Register today. 

Reminder, our swim levels have changed and Saturday and Sunday lessons are now available. Please make sure to review our New Swim Level Descriptions.

*NECC general summer hours of operation are not changing: 7am-3pm Saturdays and closed to all but swim lessons on Sundays.

Headed out of Town this Summer?

Send us a 💌 Postcard

Whether you're traveling near or far, we would love to share your fun summer adventures on our community bulletin board inside our lobby!

Mail your postcard to: 1630 NE 38th Ave, Portland, Oregon, 97232.

Rent NECC's Pool this Summer

Our Saturday pool parties have been so much fun, we decided to extend them through the summer! Your party includes one hour of exclusive swim time, followed by time in our Multi-Purpose Room for pizza, cake, and celebration.

Click here to reserve your Summer Pool Party!