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, 9 am – 1 pm
- Fridays, 9 am – 1 pm
Denbigh Community Center
(757) 812-7905
- Tuesdays, 6:30 pm – 9 pm
- Wednesdays, 9 am – 12:30 pm
- Thursdays, 1 pm – 4 pm
Walking
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.
Brittingham-Midtown Community Center
(757) 591-4853
- Early Bird Morning Walk
Monday – Friday
6 – 7 am - Walk With Ease
Monday / Wednesday / Friday
7 – 8 am
Denbigh Community Center
(757) 812-7905/7909
- Walk At Your Own Pace
Monday – Friday
7 – 9 am
Newport News Park
(757) 591-4853
Nature Walks
2nd and 4th Tuesdays (March – November)
8:30 am
Meet at the Interpretive Center
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
- Yoga
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9:30 – 10:30 am – Registration required: $40 – $70 - 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
- Enhance Fitness® Class, Mon/Tue/Thu, 8:30 – 9:30 am
Denbigh Community Center
(757) 812-7905
- Low Impact Exercise
Monday and Wednesday
9 – 10 am (pre-registration required) - Head to Toe Circuit Training with Bobby Graves
Fridays, 9 – 10 am (8-sessions) – Registration required: $40
Hilton Senior Center
(757) 926-1400
- Tai Chi
Thursdays, 9 – 10 am, 10 – 11 am, 2 – 3 pm (10-sessions) – Registration required: $60 – $85 - Balance
Tuesdays, 10:00 – 11:45 am (4-sessions) – Registration required: $40
Clubs
The following clubs have no membership fee unless otherwise stated. Supplies and equipment are the participant’s responsibility.
Brittingham-Midtown Community Center
(757) 891-4853
- Joy of Watercolor Pencils
Monthly, 2nd Thursday at 10 am - Rubber Stamping
Create cards, stationery, and home decorating projects with rubber stamps and inks. - Meditation & Aromatherapy
Monthly, 3rd Thursday, 1 pm - Book Club
Monthly, 4th Monday, 2 pm - Mahjong Club
1st & 3rd Thursdays, 9 am - Canasta
2nd & 4th Fridays, 9 am Fashion Elegantés Modeling Club
1st Tuesday of the month at 1 pm. Monthly fashion shows. Annual dues: $25.
After completing the Essence of Modeling Class, club members will meet the first Tuesday of every month to discuss activities. Models will perform at small venues throughout the year and participate in an annual Fashion Show.- 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
- Ceramics Club (experience required)
Wednesday, 10 AM – 2 PM
$30 for 12-week session - 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
Dance Club
Dances are held every other month from 1 – 3 pm
Hampton Roads Doll Club
4th Wednesday of the month, 11:00 am
Tidewater Holidays
Monthly Meetings, Bridge, Socials
North Newport News Community Center
(757) 591-4850
- 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.
- Introductory meeting: Thursday, February 2, 2023, 1 pm at BMCC
- 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.