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Newport News Now is a daily e-newsletter that launched in March 2016. Articles that ran in our newsletter between March 2016 and March 2018 are available on these pages. Newsletters produced beginning in April 2018 can be viewed on our new daily newsletter page.

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Sep 12

Newport News Parks, Recreation & Tourism’s Active Lifestyles Program Hosts Active Aging Week

Posted on September 12, 2017 at 10:19 AM by Communications Department

 September 24 – September 30

Active Aging Week, the annual health promotion event for adults over 50 years, is organized by the International Council on Active Aging®. This year’s week, themed Ignite Your Passion, takes place from Sunday, Sept. 24 - Saturday, Sept 30. During the week, organizations provide single or multiple activities, free to older adults, to share the active-aging message and showcase their age-friendly wellness programs. The goal of Active Aging Week is to give as many older adults as possible the means to experience activities and exercise in a safe, friendly and fun atmosphere. Join the Newport News Active Lifestyles Program as they celebrate Active Aging Week with a variety of exciting events. age 2
  • Monday, September 25 - Friendly competition! Start the week off with Pinochle, Bid Whist, and Pool Tournaments. 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. at Hilton Senior Center, 605 Hilton Blvd.  Call Lucy at 247-2451 for more information on the activities.
  • Tuesday, September 26 - Twice the fun! Enjoy Active Line Dancing from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. at Courthouse Way Community Center, 14302 Old Courthouse Way.  Call Tanika at 886-7929 to sign up! More interested in food than dance? Go on a Restaurant Tour of Newport News at 10 a.m.  For more information on that contact Carolyn at 812-7909.
  • Wednesday, September 27 - Come and play in a Mah Jong Tournament from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at North Newport News Community Center, 605 South Ave. Call Carla at 591-4850.
  • Thursday, September 28 - “Make It & Take It Crafts” from 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. at Doris Miller Community Center, 2814 Wickham Ave. Call 247-8622 for more information.
  • Friday, September 29 - End the week with Fun & Fitness! Walk with Ease, Boot Camp, Pickleball, and Bingo Blast from 7 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Brittingham Midtown Community Center, 570 McLawhorne Dr. For more information, call 591-4853.
Active Aging Week was initiated by the International Council on Active Aging to promote the benefits of a healthy lifestyle on a national scale. For more information on the overall week, call the Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism at 926-1400.

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