Beginning Pickleball Workshop

Are you interested in learning how to play pickleball?

Sign up for one of our one-day workshops with pickleball instructor Bob Wolfe.

Bob will provide the inside scoop on etiquette and safety, shots and strategy, rules and scoring, and more. Spots fill quickly. Register today!

April 18 & 25, 9-11am.

Portland Housing Options

for Older Adults

Join NE Village for a discussion on housing options for older adults, presented by Katie Mesirow and Lisa Nims. Katie is an Information Referral and Transportation Specialist for a Community For Positive Aging. And Lisa is CfPA's Community Engagement and Resource Coordinator. 

Join us for an informative workshop from the comfort of your own home and learn from local specialists!

April 24, 3:30-4:30 pm, Virtual.

Registration Required.

The Volley Session

Ready, set, volley! You simply cannot win games without learning to volley the pickleball.

In this workshop, we will utilize the ball machine, and you will hit five different kinds of volleys with many repetitions. Pickleball workshops fill fast. Sign up today to secure your spot.

The Volley Session April 18 from 11am-1pm.

Doubles Strategy Session

Okay! You know how to hit the ball over the net and keep score. What’s next?



Skills and Drills — The Strategy Session will focus on the all-important first 3 to 6 shots of the game. Learn where to hit those shots, and why to hit them there. This session can change the way you see the pickleball court and help you win more games. Start playing pickleball with a plan!

April 25 from 11am-1pm.

NECC BottleDrop Drive

Are you one of NECC’s “BottleDroppers” or would you like to be? BottleDrop is the most convenient way to recycle your beverage containers! Collect your empty cans and bottles, and the proceeds are donated to NECC!

By participating in our BottleDrop Drive from April 15th through April 26th, you can help us raise funds to support the center!

In celebration of Earth Week, BottleDrop is hosting its 5th Annual Earth Week Give  event by matching up to 20% of funds raised for nonprofits between April 15th through the 26th.

The funds raised through our BottleDrop program help us in so many ways that all add up-from purchasing supplies to keeping our 100 year-young building as tiptop as we can keep it.  

How to Participate:

• Stop by the lobby to pick up a special BottleDrop “blue bag” outside Justin’s office, to the left of the front staircase. These blue bags have a special sticker that tells the BottleDrop folks to designate the funds to NECC’s account.

• Write your name and email on the clipboard next to the bags to let us know you're participating. We’ll use this list to send reminders and other opportunities to join our “action team.” You can also sign-up for updates on our online form.

• Bring your bags full of recyclable cans & bottles to the center between April 15th through April 25th. Drop off bags at the Front Desk.

Please note that we are only accepting bags at the center during the annual Earth Week Give event, from April 15th to 26th.

Colored Pencils Class

The next session of art classes are around the corner! Our 5 to 8-year-old class will explore the world of Pastels. Artists will have the opportunity to try chalk and oil pastels on original works of art.

The 9 to 12-year-old class theme is Weaving. Artists will make their own textile projects with many types of yarn and a loom. Classes are on Tuesday afternoons and run from April 22 to June 3. Sign up now!

Starts April 22. Sign up today!

Apply to Join Our Committees

Help Build Community!

We are seeking volunteers interested in joining NECC’s Committees. If you are looking for a place to apply your skills or learn new ones while helping build community,

please consider volunteering for one of our three committees:

Community Relations 💚, Governance 📊, and Finance & Facilities 📝.

Do you have skills in fundraising, marketing, grant writing ,

legal, or building community connections?

We can't wait to hear from you!

Vist our website to learn more and apply today.

Teen Self-Defense Workshop

(Female Focussed)

We still have spaces open for the second Self-Defense Fundamentals class! Build confidence and learn essential self-defense skills in this two-session workshop for teens (ages 13–17). Instructor Josh will cover awareness, prevention strategies, and basic striking and grappling—no physical contact required, and all experience levels are welcome.

This is an affinity space for teens who identify as female, including trans women, cis women, genderqueer women, and non-binary individuals who feel comfortable in women’s spaces. While not all instructors identify as female, female staff will be present.

Two Saturdays, April 5 & 12 from 12-1 pm.

(Contact the Front Desk for a prorated sign-up.)

Martial Arts Camp

Does your child love to stay active and move? This is the camp for them! This summer, we're offering a half-day Martial Arts and Movement Camp.

Led by experienced instructor Josh, campers ages 8-12 will build balance and footwork and learn basic striking techniques using mitts and pads (no prior experience needed).

Campers will also take on creative challenges like designing obstacle courses, playing with our tug-of-war rope, and exploring our variety of gym toys. To end with a splash, each day will conclude with free swim time in our pool!

June 23-25 (3 days), 12:30-4 pm.

More Drop-in Pickleball Times!

We are adding new and extended drop-in pickleball times:

• Tues. Wed. and Thurs. 7:15am-9:15am.
• Wednesday evenings, 6:15-7:45pm.

Visit our website for our full drop-in schedule.

Let's get pickling! 🎾