Hello NECC Community! We hope you’re all staying safe and warm despite the frigid weather. Our facility has been closed the last two days in order to keep our staff off icy roads and with below freezing temperatures predicted for tonight it looks like we'll be closed tomorrow as well. We hope to open again Monday, but with rain and low temperatures in the forecast, its too soon to tell. To stay informed about the latest updates on facility hours and activity cancellations, please visit our website.
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Upcoming Dates:
- Spring Break Camp Registration, Feb 28 for members and Mar 2 for everyone
- NEV Intro Session, March 13, 1-2pm, Hollywood Library
- Spring 2 Swim Lesson Registration, Apr 18 for members and Apr 20 for everyone
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Farewell from Former
Executive Director Kim Montagriff
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Dear NECC Staff, Members, Participants and Friends,
As I step out of the Executive Director position, I wanted to express my gratitude for you! I deeply appreciate and will miss this special place and special people.
Reflecting on the past 10 years, I feel all the feels - pride, joy, sadness, optimism, and more... but mostly excitement for the future (both for me and the NECC)!
The organization has a strong strategic plan; absolutely fantastic staff; a committed Board; and a clear direction to recover from the financial, emotional, and physical havoc caused by COVID. I am excited to witness the next 10 years with a new Executive Director and Staff poised to lead the NECC in living its values as an equitable and inclusive community center that has a meaningful impact on the physical, emotional, and social wellbeing of all NE Portlanders.
Me? I'm going to drink morning coffee with friends, and when it gets warmer, go camping for a few months to decompress.
Please cherish and support the people and programs at the NECC - they are truly life-changing. I have been humbled (and honored) to learn from the collective wisdom at the NECC, and my time here has been transformational.
All my best,
Kim
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NEV & NECC
Bringing our Communities Together
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On January 1, NE Village PDX became a program of the NECC! We are thrilled to embark on this journey together in creating new opportunities that positively impact the aging experience for our neighbors across NE Portland. Collectively, we are actively seeking ways to grow our programming, expand financial support, and embed equity and inclusion into the work of both organizations.
Interested in learning more about NEV? Join Village Volunteers for a general informational meeting from 1:00-2:00pm on Monday, March 13, at the Hollywood Library.
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Join us for Spring Break Camp! |
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We've got a whole week of activities, games, and adventures lined up. Campers will get to explore a wide range of exciting activities, including sports, arts and crafts, and outdoor adventures to Grant Park. At the end of each day campers will have the chance to swim in our indoor warm water pool!
Registration opens on Feb. 28 for members and March 2 for everyone. Financial support is available. Click here to learn more.
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Get Creative in our Art Classes |
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Toddler Art & Sensory Class
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We had a blast kicking off our spring session of Toddler Art and Sensory class last Saturday. Interested in joining? We still have a couple of spots left! During each class, we will explore a variety of sensory materials and art activities that are developmentally appropriate for young children. Register here.
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Family Art Afternoons: Puzzle Building on March 11
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Need a Saturday activity for your family? Sign up for our Family Art Afternoons class! This class offers a range of engaging activities such as creating a family watercolor portrait and decorating a puzzle. Join us on Saturday, March 11, for puzzle day and make a one-of-a-kind puzzle! Register here.
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Calling all young artists! Are you ready to express your creativity and bring your imaginative ideas to life? Come and explore your artistic talents with us as we draw, color, paint, glue, and create together. Register here.
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Financial Support is available for memberships & most programs.
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We’re really excited to be adding new fitness programs! Just last weekend, we launched our Saturday Pride Yoga class. Open to all, this is a safe and inclusive space for the healing practice of Hatha flow yoga for LGBTQIA+ participants and allies.
Join us for Barre three days a week with a new Tuesday class! Starting in March, Alissa’s Monday classes will become Whole Body Barre, Tuesday’s will work with Resistance Bands, and Wednesday’s Focused Barre will target a different area each week.
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Welcome Movement Coordinator
Karlyn Clark!
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We are thrilled to announce the appointment of our new Movement Coordinator, Karlyn Clark. With seven years of experience as a member, instructor, and parent in the NECC community, Karlyn has recently taken on the responsibility of scheduling group fitness classes. In this role, Karlyn provides valuable support to our fabulous instructors so that they can provide great experiences for all NECC participants. Additionally, she teaches Dance Party every Thursday at 9am.
What drives Karlyn in this role is her enthusiasm for tackling challenges and identifying opportunities for community well-being. “I cherish the connections I've established with class members,” she shares.
Welcome, Karlyn!
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Northeast Community Center
Website | frontdesk@necommunitycenter.org | 503.284.3377
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