Active Lifestyles offers a variety of fun activities and clubs. While most are free-of-charge, some carry a nominal fee or require that the participant purchase supplies. For specific dates and times, view the Active Lifestyles Newsletter or call 757-926-1400.
Pickleball
- New and skilled players welcome
- Indoor play offered year-round
- Free to play (pre-registration required)
- All levels welcome
- Lessons for beginners
- Some equipment provided but bring your own paddle
- Please call ahead for updates and to confirm schedule
Brittingham-Midtown Community Center
(757) 591-4853
- Tuesdays, 8 am – 9 am – Lessons
- Tuesday & Fridays, 9 am – 1 pm – Indoor Pickleball (All Levels)
Denbigh Community Center
(757) 812-7905
- Wednesdays, 9 am – 12:30 pm – Indoor Pickleball (All Levels)
- Thursdays, 1 pm – 4 pm – Indoor Pickleball (All Levels)
Walking
Brittingham-Midtown Community Center
(757) 591-4853
- Early Bird Morning Walk
Monday – Friday
6 am - Walk With Ease
Monday / Wednesday / Friday
7 am - Team Walk Tuesdays at 7 am
Denbigh Community Center
(757) 812-7905/7909
- Early Rise Walking Club
Monday / Wednesday / Thursday / Friday
7 am - Walk in the Park 8:30 am – 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
Newport News Park
(757) 591-4853
A Walk in the Park
2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month at 8:30 am
Fitness Classes
Brittingham-Midtown Community Center
(757) 591-4853
- Boot Camp for Seniors
Monday / Wednesday / Friday
8 – 9 am - pre-registration is required, limited space
Courthouse Way Community Center
(757) 886-7928
- Integral Yoga® Hatha – Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 – 10:30 am – Registration required: $40 – $70
- Enhance Fitness® Class – Mon/Tue/Thu, 8:30 – 9:30 am Registration required: $25
- Mon, Tue, Thu, 8:30 am – 9:30 am. Use of hand and ankle weights for maximum benefits, includes both seated and standing exercises for all levels
- Tai Chai Sensing Hands (Push Hands) – Wednesdays 1 pm – 2 pm (with a fee)
Denbigh Community Center
(757) 812-7905
- Low Impact Exercise
Monday / Wednesday / Friday
9 – 10 am (pre-registration required) - Pickleball Conditioning Fridays at 8 am – 9 am (with a fee)
Hilton Senior Center
(757) 926-1400
- Tai Chi & Body-Mind Practice
Thursdays, 9 am, 10 am, or 2 pm (with a fee)
Clubs
The following clubs have no membership fee unless otherwise stated. Supplies and equipment are the participant’s responsibility.
Brittingham-Midtown Community Center
(757) 591-4853
- Knitting, Crochet & Embroidery Social Club – Tuesday at 10 am
- Joy of Watercolor Pencils – Monthly, 2nd Thursday at 10 am
- Rubber Stamping – Friday 10:30 am-1 pm
- Meditation & Aromatherapy – Monthly, 3rd Thursday, 1 pm
- Book Club – Monthly, 4th Monday, 2 pm
- National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) – Monday at 10 am
- Mahjong Club – 1st & 3rd Thursdays, 9 am
- Canasta – 2nd & 4th Fridays, 9 am
- Active Lifestyles Advisory Committee – Monday 9:30 am
Fashion Elegantés Modeling Club – Tuesday at 1:30 pm
- Bunco, 1st Friday, 12:15 pm – 3:00 pm
- Under Rubber Stamping Club: monthly, 1st Friday at 10:30 am
- Mahjong Club, every Thursday, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
- National Mahjong Club, every Monday, 9:00 am – 1:00 pm
- Canasta, 2nd & 4th Friday, 9:30 am – 1:30 pm
- Bridge, Mondays at 10:30 am – 3:30 pm
- Pinochle, 3rd Friday, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm
Courthouse Way Community Center
(757) 886-7929
- Denbigh Crafters (Crochet & Knitting)
Monday & Thursday, 10 AM – 12 PM
Some yarn provided. - Dominoes
Tuesday and Thursday, 10 AM – 2 PM - Mahjong
Tuesday, 10 AM – 2 PM
Game supplies provided.
Denbigh Community Center
(757) 812-7905
- Boredom Busters
Monday and Wednesday, 10:00 AM
Play Skip-Bo, Mexican Train, Scrabble and more! - Dominoes
Monday, Wednesday (please call the center for times)
Play includes Mexican Train. Pinochle
Mondays & Wednesdays, 10:00 am
Cornhole
Fridays, 10:00 am
Downing Gross Cultural Arts Center
(757) 247-8950
- Arts & Crafts: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 11 am
- Card & Game Club: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, 12:30 pm
- Grocery Delivery: 3rd Friday of the Month (Registration Required)
- Bingo & More: Last Wednesday of the Month 11 am
Hilton Senior Center
- Mahjong
Thursday 11 AM – 5 PM
Friday 10 AM – 5 PM
Game supplies provided. Cards – Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 11:00 am – 5:00 pm
Billiards – Tuesdays, 11:00 am- 5:00 pm
Seasonal Dances as planned – Dances are held every other month from 1 – 3 pm
Hampton Roads Doll Club – 4th Wednesday of the month at 11:00 am
Tidewater Holidays Bridge Club – 3rd Thursday of the month at 12 PM
- Lunch and Learn Series – 1st Tuesday of the month at 12 PM – 1:30 PM
North Newport News Community Center
(757) 591-4850
- Civic League – 1st Monday of the month from 6 PM – 8 PM
- Mahjong
Thursday 11 AM – 5 PM
Friday 10 AM – 5 PM
Game supplies provided. - Scrapbooking Club
Mondays, 10:00 AM - Card Games – Pinochle, Spades & Bridge
Various days and locations. Game supplies provided. Call 757-926-1400 for information.
Women who hike
Newport News is joining this national group for women who love to hike and do so in a group. Through community, Women Who Hike empowers those who are on their own explorative journey through hiking, self-discovery, and connection to nature.
- Visit us for an introduction on hiking, future hikes, gear, and to introduce yourself to the newly formed group. All levels and abilities are welcome. Most hikes will be local and statewide. The group will decide on the locations, dates, and length of the hikes.
- May 23, 2024, 9 am, Carrollton – Nike Park Trail
- June 27, 2024, 9 am, Beaverdam Park, Gloucestor
- July 25, 2024, 9 am, Newport News Park
- August 22,2024, 11 am, Blue Ridge Tunnel Trailhead, Afton
- September 26, 2024, 11 am, Machicomoco State Park, Hayes