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 Walk
Monday – Friday | 7 am
Denbigh Community Center
(757) 812-7905/7909
- Early Rise Walking Club
Wednesday & Friday | 7 am
Newport News Park
(757) 591-4853
- A Walk in the Park: 8:30AM, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays. January 13 & 27, February 10 & 24, March 10 & 24, April 14 & 28, 2026
Fitness Classes
Brittingham-Midtown Community Center
(757) 591-4853
- Pickleball
- Tuesdays, 8A-9A – Lessons (Beginner)
- Tuesdays & Fridays, 9A-1P – Indoor Pickleball (All Levels)
- Fridays, 9A-1P – Indoor Pickleball
- Boot Camp for Seniors – Monday, Wednesday & Friday | 8 am
- Line Dancing – Wednesdays, 10:30AM-11:30AM | January 14-March 4, 2026. $40 for 8 sessions. Register by calling (757) 591-4853.
Courthouse Way Community Center
(757) 886-7928
- Integral Yoga® (Hatha Yoga) $60 for 8 one-hour classes. Tuesdays or Thursdays, March 3-April 23 // May 5-June 25. $95 for 16 one-hour classes. | 9:30AM
- Morning Exercise – Tuesday & Thursday | 8am
- Enhance Fitness is offered Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 8:30am – 9:30am. $75 for 3 classes a week, 9 week session. January 6-March 5 | March 16-May 14, 2026
Denbigh Community Center
(757) 812-7905
- Morning Exercise Group – Monday, Wednesday & Friday | 9am
- Get Fit Line Dance with Pop Spriggs – Mondays | 11am
- Bingocize – Tuesday & Thursday | 10a-10:45a, Free program incorporating Bingo, Exercise & Prizes! 10 weeks, starting February 10, 2026
- Pickleball
- Wednesdays, 9am-12:30pm – Indoor Pickleball
- Thursdays, 9am-12:30pm – Indoor Pickleball
Downing Gross Cultural Arts Center
(757) 247-8950
- Bingocize – Classes will take a break during the winter and resume in the spring.
Hilton Senior Center
(757) 926-1400
- Shibashi-Qigong (Energy Classes) – Thursdays | 9am, $65 for 10, 1-hour classes. January 8 -March 12 | April 2-June 4, 2026
- Tai Chi 101 – Thursdays | 10a, $65 for 10 one-hour classes. January 8-March 12 | April 2-June 4, 2026
- Tai Chi & Qigong Advancing Practices – Thursdays | 11:15a, $80 For 10 one-hour classes. January 8-March 12 | April 2-June 4, 2026. Must be recommended by the instructor to attend this class.
Clubs
The following clubs have no membership fee unless otherwise stated. Supplies and equipment are the participant’s responsibility.
- Joy of Watercolor Pencils – 2nd Thursday at 10 am, January 8, February 12 & March 12, 2026
- Rubber Stamping – Monthly, 1st Friday 10:30 am-1 pm, January 9, February 6, March 6 & April 3, 2026
- Meditation Hour – Monthly, Wednesday at 1 pm, January 28, February 25, March 25 & April 29, 2026
- National Association of Retired Federal Employees (NARFE) – Monday at 10 am, January 12, February 9, March 9 & April 20, 2026
- Active Lifestyles Advisory Committee – Monday at 10:30 am, January 12 – Welcome Back Luncheon | Monday at 9:30 am, March 9- Committee Meeting
- Fashion Elegantés Modeling Club – Tuesday at 1:30 pm, January 6, February 3, March 3 & April 14, 2026
- Crafty Social Club – 1st & 3rd Mondays, 10 am-1 pm. Bring your own supplies.
- Diamond Art Social Club – 1st & 3rd Wednesday 10 am-1 pm. Bring your own supplies.
- Denbigh Crafters (Crochet & Knitting): Monday & Thursday, 10 AM – 12 PM
**Some yarn provided
- Get Creative: 2nd & 4th Tuesday, 10 AM-12 PM
Hilton Senior Center
- Hampton Roads Doll Club – 4th Wednesday of the month at 11:00 am, January 28, 2026
- Tidewater Holidays Bridge Club – 3rd Thursday of the month at 11:30 AM, January 15, February 19, March 19 & April 16, 2026
- Alcoholics Anonymous – Thursdays, 7 PM
- Modeling Club – 2nd Wednesdy, 11 AM
(757) 591-4850
- Civic League – 1st Monday of the month from 6 PM – 8 PM
- Narcotics Anonymous – Fridays, 7 PM- 9 PM
Women who hike
Women Who Hike is a nation-wide group that empowers those who are on their own exploration journey through hiking, self-discovery, and connection to nature. The Active Lifestyles Program has formed a group for hikers to build relationships and discover the benefits of outdoor hiking.
- January 15, 2026 – 11 am, Hiking Club Interest Meeting at Brittingham-Midtown Community Center
- January 22, 2026 – 10 am, Matteson Trail, Hampton VA | 3.6 mi
- February 26, 2026 – 10 am, Hoffler Creek Nature Preserve, Portsmouth VA | 3 mi
- March 26 – 9 am, Noland Trail, Newport News VA | 5 mi
- April 23 – 9am, Virginia Capital Trail Part 2, Charles City County VA | 3-5 mi
**Schedule subject to change.** For more information and to register, call (757) 926-1400