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ACTIVE LIFESTYLES

Programs For Ages 50+

Mission: To Provide Opportunities for Active Living.

Vision: Adding Life to Your Years.

The Active Lifestyles Program provides adults an opportunity to access and engage in recreational opportunities, stay active and socialize. The diverse program selection includes instructional classes, travel, lectures, daily recreation, special events, fitness, art and more. The Active Lifestyles Program offers specialized programming for adults 50 & up.

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ACTIVITIES & CLUBS

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Active Lifestyles Newsletter

Discover interesting facts and innovative tips in the area of healthy longevity, active aging, and overall well-being. The triannual newsletter also lists upcoming trips, services, seasonal classes and events scheduled at the centers. While a number of programs and classes require a fee, each center offers free daily activities.

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virtual exercise

Daily Exercise Programs Now on NNTV! Classes are featured daily on Newport News TV, allowing you to exercise at home when you are unable to attend class at an Active Lifestyles Center. NNTV Cox 48 / Verizon 19 or NNTV2 Cox 46 / Verizon 18

events

  • Yuletide Greetings Luncheon – Wednesday, December 9, 2026 | 11a-1p at Knights of Columbus. Free event. Registration opens on October 5, 2026. Join us for a day of holiday entertainment! Dance to live music, enjoy a hot lunch, and win door prizes! To register between October 5-November 24, 2026, call (757) 591-4853.
  • Veterans Day Celebration – Tuesday, November 10, 2026 | 11a at Courthouse Way Community Center. $10 includes lunch. Music provided by ArtsConnect Virginia. Join Active Lifestyles as we honor Veterans, spouses, and families for their service and sacrifice.

Upcoming trips

  • Apple Harvest Festival – Saturday, October 10, 2026 | $89. One-day trip to Graves’ Mountain, Syria, VA. Trip includes: Motorcoach transportation, festival tickets, snacks, prizes, Yoder’s Country Market. Call (757) 591-4853 to register.

  • Urbanna Oyster Festival – Friday, November 6, 2026 | $60. One-day trip to Urbanna, VA. Enjoy oysters & other food options, live music, local food & craft vendors, transportation, snacks, & prizes. Call (757) 591-4853 to register.

  • National Harbor for the Holidays – Saturday, November 21, 2026 | $225. Includes tickets to Ice!, a Cirque Show, a ride on the Capital Wheel, MGM, time for shopping on your own & dinner with a picturesque view of the Potomac River. Call (757) 247-2451 to register.

  • DC Holiday Lights – Thursday, December 10, 2026 | $198. Visit select museums and historical locations on a guided tour. Explore the Botanic Garden, shop the DC Christmas Marketplace, & more! Call (757) 247-2451 to register.

  • Riverside Dinner Theater – Wednesday, December 16, 2026 | $149. Join us for a matinee performance of “A Christmas Carol” in Fredericksburg, VA. Includes: Buffet lunch, matinee show, transportation, and stops en route. Call (757) 247-2451 to register.

  • Eastern Caribbean Cruise – April 17-25, 2027. Join the Active Lifestyles Program on a Fun Ship cruise aboard the fabulous Carnival Sunshine! Visit Half Moon Cay, Grand Turk of the Turks & Caicos Islands, & Amber Cove in the Dominican Republic. To register, call (757) 591-4853 or (757) 926-1400.

Active Lifestyle Centers

Denbigh Community Center

Calendar Denbigh Community Center Activities Calendar Community Center Guidelines & Code of Conduct Pickleball Facility Reservation and Rental Guide Amenities 52,800 sq ft multi-purpose facility

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Active Lifestyle Office

700 Town Center Drive, Newport News, VA 23606

(757) 926-1400

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Active Lifestyles Advisory Committee

Created in 1992 to address major issues, enhance public awareness, assist staff with program planning / improvement projects, and to promote a positive image of aging and disabilities through education. The committee is made up of a group of citizens who share a concern for others and provide a means by which participants can address issues that are pertinent to the services provided by Newport News Parks, Recreation and Tourism.

Members:

Sheila Willis (Chair)

Iris Allen-Brunson

Eva Forehand

Delores Griffith

LaVerne Campbell

Donald Livingston

Mary Mills

Debbie McHugh

Marie Hill

We are currently seeking new members to hold two-year terms. Members will attend bimonthly meetings to address concerns, work on specific projects, and promote Active Lifestyles. Call 757-926-1446 to join.

Inclement Weather Policy

All Active Lifestyles programs, classes, and senior centers will be closed when City offices are closed or delayed. In addition, the Active Lifestyles Program will be closed when Parks, Recreation & Tourism programs/facilities are closed. Please call 757-926-1400 or 757-926-1446 for program-specific closings and updates.

Informative Links:

Senior Navigator

Virginia Cooperative Extension

Newport News Redevelopment and Housing Authority

ICAA (International Council on Active Aging)

The National Council on Aging (NCOA)

National Council for Aging Care

Peninsula Task Force on Aging

Sister Cities of Newport News, Inc.

S.A.L.T. (Senior and Law Enforcement Together) TRIAD

Peninsula Agency on Aging

Reframing Aging

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