Newark Senior Center Events and Activity Calendar
Wellness Fair
Tuesday, May 19th
9am to 12pm
Variety of vendors will be present to share information about wellness opportunities in our community
Designer Bag Bingo
Friday, July 24
Doors Open at 6pm - Games Start at 7pm
$35 General Admission includes 15 Games, 5 Raffle Tickets and 1 Door Prize Ticket
Stay up to date with Newark Senior Center events happening throughout the week. Our calendar is designed to help members and visitors quickly find activities, programs, and special events taking place at the center. Whether you’re looking for something happening today, planning your week, or exploring upcoming events in Newark, DE, this page provides a clear schedule you can scan in seconds.
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7:50am HIGH INTENSITY SAIL with Connie Hewitt
8am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
9am Aquacise
9am Qigong for Health with Scott Martin - Intermediate
9am Used Book Sale
9am Strength Training
9:30am Mah Jongg
9:45am Water Volleyball
10am Qigong for Health with Scott Martin - Beginner
10am Strength Training
10:15am Armchair Exercise - Free to NSC Members
10:15am Aquatic Ageless Exercise
10:30am Simplify for Success- Downsizing
11:15am Chair Strength & Toning
11:15am Tai Chi with Juan Wan
12pm Lap Swim
12:30pm Rummikub, Scrabble & Board Games
12:30pm Bridge
1pm Melt Hand & Foot by Amanda Yue
1pm Aquacise
1pm Wills, Trusts & Estate Planning
2pm Yoga with Christy Christy's Core Fitness
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7:50am Interval Training with Connie Hewitt
8am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
8:45am Jazzercise Lo
9am Used Book Sale
9am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
9am Pilates Training by Liz Abundant Life Coaching, LLC
9am Walk our Land
9:45am Water Volleyball
10am Tuesday Discussion Group
10am Bible Study
10am Sculpt45 by Jazzercise
10:15am Armchair Exercise - Free to NSC Members
10:15am Aquatic Ageless Exercise
10:15am Movement Matters w/ Sybil, SLP Wellness
11:15am Zumba Gold
12pm Lap Swim
12pm German Language Group
12:30pm Shuffleboard
12:30pm Table Tennis
12:30pm Move & Groove with Connie Hewitt
1pm Open Swim / 1 Lap Lane
1pm The Great Courses Turning Points in Modern History
1pm Chinese Language & Cultural Club
1pm Joint Replacements- Surgery Success
2:30pm Country Line Dance by Jim Dawson, DJ Express
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7:50am HIGH INTENSITY SAIL with Connie Hewitt
7:50am Resistance Band Class Christy's Core Fitness
8am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
9am Aquacise
9am Strength Training
9am Used Book Sale
9:45am Water Volleyball
10am Genealogy Discussion Group
10am Strength Training
10:15am Armchair Exercise - Free to NSC Members
10:15am Aquatic Ageless Exercise
10:15am Yoga with Christy Christy's Core Fitness
11:15am Tai Chi with Juan Wan
11:30am Yoga with Christy Christy's Core Fitness
12pm Lap Swim
12pm Pinochle
12:30pm Adult Coloring Group
12:30pm Bridge
12:45pm Bingo
1pm Spanish Language Group
1pm S.A.I.L. (Stay Active and Independent for Life) with Connie Hewitt
1pm Investment Ideas in Retirement
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7:50am Interval Training with Connie Hewitt
8am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
8:45am Jazzercise Lo
9am Standing Pilates
9am Used Book Sale
9am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
9:45am Water Volleyball
10am Resistance Band Class Christy's Core Fitness
10am NSC Chorus/ Songbirds
10:15am Armchair Exercise - Free to NSC Members
10:15am Aquatic Ageless Exercise
10:15am Functional Flow W/Sybil, SLP Wellness
11:15am Zumba Gold
11:30am Meditation Group
11:45am Jewelry Workshop: Learn, Make, Repair, Share with Davie Hauke
12pm Lap Swim
12:30pm Table Tennis
12:30pm Move & Groove with Connie Hewitt
1pm Open Swim / 1 Lap Lane
1pm Cards Anyone/ Cribbage/ Poker
2:30pm Let's Dance
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8am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
8:45am Yogalates
8:45am S.A.I.L. (Stay Active and Independent for Life) with Connie Hewitt
9am Aquacise
9am Used Book Sale
9:30am Art Workshops by Cynthia Swanson
9:30am Canasta
9:45am Water Volleyball
10am Qigong for Health with Scott Martin - Intermediate
10am American Sign Language
10am Horseshoes (Weather permitting)
10am Strength Training
10:15am Armchair Exercise - Free to NSC Members
10:15am Aquatic Ageless Exercise
11am Qigong for Health with Scott Martin - Beginner
12pm Lap Swim
12:15pm Duplicate Bridge
12:30pm Shuffleboard
12:30pm Rummikub, Scrabble & Board Games
12:30pm Art Workshops by Cynthia Swanson
1pm Aquacise
2pm Free Film Hamnet
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7:50am HIGH INTENSITY SAIL with Connie Hewitt
8am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
9am Aquacise
9am Qigong for Health with Scott Martin - Intermediate
9am Strength Training
9:30am Mah Jongg
9:45am Water Volleyball
10am Diabetes Self Management Series
10am Qigong for Health with Scott Martin - Beginner
10am Antique Evaluations
10am Strength Training
10:15am Armchair Exercise - Free to NSC Members
10:15am Aquatic Ageless Exercise
10:30am Book Group
11:15am Chair Strength & Toning
11:15am Tai Chi with Juan Wan
12pm Lap Swim
12:30pm Rummikub, Scrabble & Board Games
12:30pm Bridge
1pm Melt Hand & Foot by Amanda Yue
1pm Aquacise
1pm The Harlem Renaissance: A Revolution of Words, Art, and Activism
2pm Yoga with Christy Christy's Core Fitness
3:15pm Strength Training
4:30pm Strength Training
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7:50am Interval Training with Connie Hewitt
8am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
8:45am Jazzercise Lo
9am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
9am Pilates Training by Liz Abundant Life Coaching, LLC
9am Walk our Land
9:45am Water Volleyball
10am Diabetes Self Management Series
10am Tuesday Discussion Group
10am Bible Study
10am Sculpt45 by Jazzercise
10:15am Armchair Exercise - Free to NSC Members
10:15am Aquatic Ageless Exercise
10:15am Movement Matters w/ Sybil, SLP Wellness
11:15am Zumba Gold
12pm Lap Swim
12pm German Language Group
12:30pm Shuffleboard
12:30pm Table Tennis
12:30pm Swing City Band Practice
12:30pm Move & Groove with Connie Hewitt
1pm Open Swim / 1 Lap Lane
1pm The Great Courses Turning Points in Modern History
1pm Chinese Language & Cultural Club
2:30pm Country Line Dance by Jim Dawson, DJ Express
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7:50am HIGH INTENSITY SAIL with Connie Hewitt
7:50am Resistance Band Class Christy's Core Fitness
8am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
9am Aquacise
9am Strength Training
9:45am Water Volleyball
10am Diabetes Self Management Series
10am Scribblers Club
10am Strength Training
10:15am Armchair Exercise - Free to NSC Members
10:15am Aquatic Ageless Exercise
10:15am Yoga with Christy Christy's Core Fitness
11:15am Tai Chi with Juan Wan
11:30am Yoga with Christy Christy's Core Fitness
12pm Lap Swim
12pm Pinochle
12:30pm Adult Coloring Group
12:30pm Bridge
12:45pm Bingo
1pm Spanish Language Group
1pm Topics in African-American & US Providential History
1pm S.A.I.L. (Stay Active and Independent for Life) with Connie Hewitt
3:15pm Strength Training
4:30pm Strength Training
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7:50am Interval Training with Connie Hewitt
8am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
8:45am Jazzercise Lo
9am Standing Pilates
9am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
9:45am Water Volleyball
10am Resistance Band Class Christy's Core Fitness
10am NSC Chorus/ Songbirds
10am Diabetes Self Management Series
10:15am Armchair Exercise - Free to NSC Members
10:15am Aquatic Ageless Exercise
10:15am Functional Flow W/Sybil, SLP Wellness
11:15am Zumba Gold
11:30am Meditation Group
11:45am Jewelry Workshop: Learn, Make, Repair, Share with Davie Hauke
12pm Lap Swim
12pm NSC Songbirds Performance
12:30pm Table Tennis
12:30pm Move & Groove with Connie Hewitt
1pm Diamond Bead Art
1pm Open Swim / 1 Lap Lane
1pm Comfort Pillow Group
1pm Cards Anyone/ Cribbage/ Poker
2:30pm Let's Dance
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8am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
8:45am Yogalates
8:45am S.A.I.L. (Stay Active and Independent for Life) with Connie Hewitt
9am Aquacise
9:30am Art Workshops by Cynthia Swanson
9:30am Canasta
9:45am Water Volleyball
10am Qigong for Health with Scott Martin - Intermediate
10am American Sign Language
10am Diabetes Self Management Series
10am Horseshoes (Weather permitting)
10am Ukelele
10am Strength Training
10:15am Armchair Exercise - Free to NSC Members
10:15am Aquatic Ageless Exercise
11am Qigong for Health with Scott Martin - Beginner
12pm Lap Swim
12:15pm Duplicate Bridge
12:30pm Shuffleboard
12:30pm Rummikub, Scrabble & Board Games
12:30pm Art Workshops by Cynthia Swanson
1pm Oompah Band Practice
1pm Aquacise
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7:50am HIGH INTENSITY SAIL with Connie Hewitt
8am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
9am Aquacise
9am Qigong for Health with Scott Martin - Intermediate
9am Strength Training
9:30am Mah Jongg
9:45am Water Volleyball
10am Qigong for Health with Scott Martin - Beginner
10am Strength Training
10:15am Armchair Exercise - Free to NSC Members
10:15am Aquatic Ageless Exercise
11:15am Chair Strength & Toning
11:15am Tai Chi with Juan Wan
12pm Lap Swim
12:30pm Rummikub, Scrabble & Board Games
12:30pm Bridge
1pm Melt Hand & Foot by Amanda Yue
1pm Container Gardening 101
1pm Aquacise
2pm Yoga with Christy Christy's Core Fitness
3:15pm Strength Training
4:30pm Strength Training
7pm Trivia Night
7pm Newark Coin Club
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7:50am Interval Training with Connie Hewitt
8am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
8:45am Jazzercise Lo
9am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
9am Pilates Training by Liz Abundant Life Coaching, LLC
9am Walk our Land
9am Coffee with Newark Police Officers
9:45am Water Volleyball
10am Tuesday Discussion Group
10am Bible Study
10am Sculpt45 by Jazzercise
10:15am Armchair Exercise - Free to NSC Members
10:15am Aquatic Ageless Exercise
10:15am Movement Matters w/ Sybil, SLP Wellness
11:15am Zumba Gold
12pm Lap Swim
12pm German Language Group
12:30pm Shuffleboard
12:30pm Table Tennis
12:30pm Move & Groove with Connie Hewitt
1pm Open Swim / 1 Lap Lane
1pm The Great Courses Turning Points in Modern History
1pm Chinese Language & Cultural Club
1:30pm Deciding Between Burial and Cremation
2:30pm Country Line Dance by Jim Dawson, DJ Express
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7:50am HIGH INTENSITY SAIL with Connie Hewitt
7:50am Resistance Band Class Christy's Core Fitness
8am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
9am Aquacise
9am Strength Training
9:45am Water Volleyball
10am Sit N Stitch
10am Strength Training
10:15am Armchair Exercise - Free to NSC Members
10:15am Aquatic Ageless Exercise
10:15am Yoga with Christy Christy's Core Fitness
11:15am Tai Chi with Juan Wan
11:30am Yoga with Christy Christy's Core Fitness
12pm Lap Swim
12pm Pinochle
12:30pm Adult Coloring Group
12:30pm Bridge
12:45pm Bingo
1pm Spanish Language Group
1pm Topics in African-American & US Providential History
1pm S.A.I.L. (Stay Active and Independent for Life) with Connie Hewitt
3:15pm Strength Training
4:30pm Strength Training
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7:50am Interval Training with Connie Hewitt
8am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
8:45am Jazzercise Lo
9am Standing Pilates
9am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
9:45am Water Volleyball
10am Resistance Band Class Christy's Core Fitness
10am NSC Chorus/ Songbirds
10:15am Armchair Exercise - Free to NSC Members
10:15am Aquatic Ageless Exercise
10:15am Functional Flow W/Sybil, SLP Wellness
11:15am Zumba Gold
11:30am Meditation Group
11:45am Jewelry Workshop: Learn, Make, Repair, Share with Davie Hauke
12pm Lap Swim
12:30pm Table Tennis
12:30pm Move & Groove with Connie Hewitt
1pm Open Swim / 1 Lap Lane
1pm Cards Anyone/ Cribbage/ Poker
2pm Novel - Tea Book Discussion
2:30pm Let's Dance
5pm Comfort Pillow Group
5pm Diamond Bead Art
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8am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
8:45am Yogalates
8:45am S.A.I.L. (Stay Active and Independent for Life) with Connie Hewitt
9am Aquacise
9:30am Art Workshops by Cynthia Swanson
9:30am Canasta
9:45am Water Volleyball
10am Qigong for Health with Scott Martin - Intermediate
10am American Sign Language
10am Horseshoes (Weather permitting)
10am Strength Training
10:15am Armchair Exercise - Free to NSC Members
10:15am Aquatic Ageless Exercise
11am Qigong for Health with Scott Martin - Beginner
11:30am Spring into 60 NSC Celebration
12pm Lap Swim
12:15pm Duplicate Bridge
12:30pm Shuffleboard
12:30pm Rummikub, Scrabble & Board Games
12:30pm Art Workshops by Cynthia Swanson
1pm Aquacise
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7:50am HIGH INTENSITY SAIL with Connie Hewitt
8am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
9am Aquacise
9am Qigong for Health with Scott Martin - Intermediate
9am Strength Training
9:30am Mah Jongg
9:45am Water Volleyball
10am Qigong for Health with Scott Martin - Beginner
10am Weed ID and Management
10am Antique Evaluations
10am Strength Training
10:15am Armchair Exercise - Free to NSC Members
10:15am Aquatic Ageless Exercise
11:15am Chair Strength & Toning
11:15am Tai Chi with Juan Wan
12pm Lap Swim
12:30pm Rummikub, Scrabble & Board Games
12:30pm Bridge
1pm Melt Hand & Foot by Amanda Yue
1pm Aquacise
2pm Yoga with Christy Christy's Core Fitness
3:15pm Strength Training
4:30pm Strength Training
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7:50am Interval Training with Connie Hewitt
8am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
8:45am Jazzercise Lo
9am Health and Wellness Fair
9am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
9am Pilates Training by Liz Abundant Life Coaching, LLC
9am Walk our Land
9:30am Vision Support Group
9:45am Water Volleyball
10am Tuesday Discussion Group
10am Bible Study
10am Sculpt45 by Jazzercise
10:15am Armchair Exercise - Free to NSC Members
10:15am Aquatic Ageless Exercise
10:15am Movement Matters w/ Sybil, SLP Wellness
11:15am Zumba Gold
12pm Lap Swim
12pm German Language Group
12:30pm Shuffleboard
12:30pm Table Tennis
12:30pm Move & Groove with Connie Hewitt
1pm Open Swim / 1 Lap Lane
1pm The Great Courses Turning Points in Modern History
1pm Chinese Language & Cultural Club
1pm Advanced Funeral Planning
2:30pm Country Line Dance by Jim Dawson, DJ Express
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7:50am HIGH INTENSITY SAIL with Connie Hewitt
7:50am Resistance Band Class Christy's Core Fitness
8am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
9am Aquacise
9am Strength Training
9:45am Water Volleyball
10am Strength Training
10:15am Armchair Exercise - Free to NSC Members
10:15am Aquatic Ageless Exercise
10:15am Yoga with Christy Christy's Core Fitness
11am New Member Orientation
11:15am Tai Chi with Juan Wan
11:30am Yoga with Christy Christy's Core Fitness
12pm Lap Swim
12pm Pinochle
12:30pm Adult Coloring Group
12:30pm Bridge
12:45pm Bingo
1pm Spanish Language Group
1pm Topics in African-American & US Providential History
1pm S.A.I.L. (Stay Active and Independent for Life) with Connie Hewitt
3:15pm Strength Training
4:30pm Strength Training
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7:50am Interval Training with Connie Hewitt
8am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
8:45am Jazzercise Lo
9am Standing Pilates
9am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
9:45am Water Volleyball
10am Resistance Band Class Christy's Core Fitness
10am NSC Chorus/ Songbirds
10:15am Armchair Exercise - Free to NSC Members
10:15am Aquatic Ageless Exercise
10:15am Functional Flow W/Sybil, SLP Wellness
11:15am Zumba Gold
11:30am Meditation Group
11:45am Jewelry Workshop: Learn, Make, Repair, Share with Davie Hauke
12pm Lap Swim
12pm ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out)
12:30pm Table Tennis
12:30pm Move & Groove with Connie Hewitt
1pm Open Swim / 1 Lap Lane
1pm Diamond Bead Art
1pm Cards Anyone/ Cribbage/ Poker
1pm Comfort Pillow Group
2:30pm Let's Dance
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8am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
8:45am Yogalates
8:45am S.A.I.L. (Stay Active and Independent for Life) with Connie Hewitt
9am Aquacise
9:30am Art Workshops by Cynthia Swanson
9:30am Canasta
9:45am Water Volleyball
10am Ukelele
10am Qigong for Health with Scott Martin - Intermediate
10am American Sign Language
10am Horseshoes (Weather permitting)
10am Strength Training
10:15am Armchair Exercise - Free to NSC Members
10:15am Aquatic Ageless Exercise
11am Qigong for Health with Scott Martin - Beginner
12pm Lap Swim
12:15pm Duplicate Bridge
12:30pm Shuffleboard
12:30pm Rummikub, Scrabble & Board Games
12:30pm Art Workshops by Cynthia Swanson
1pm Oompah Band Practice
1pm Attracting Hummingbirds with Garden, Flowers, and Feeders
1pm Aquacise
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7:50am HIGH INTENSITY SAIL with Connie Hewitt
8am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
9am Aquacise
9am Qigong for Health with Scott Martin - Intermediate
9am Strength Training
9:30am Mah Jongg
9:45am Water Volleyball
10am Qigong for Health with Scott Martin - Beginner
10am Strength Training
10:15am Armchair Exercise - Free to NSC Members
10:15am Aquatic Ageless Exercise
11:15am Chair Strength & Toning
11:15am Tai Chi with Juan Wan
12pm Lap Swim
12:30pm Rummikub, Scrabble & Board Games
12:30pm Bridge
1pm Melt Hand & Foot by Amanda Yue
1pm Aquacise
2pm Yoga with Christy Christy's Core Fitness
3:15pm Strength Training
4:30pm Strength Training
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7:50am Interval Training with Connie Hewitt
8am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
8:45am Jazzercise Lo
9am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
9am Pilates Training by Liz Abundant Life Coaching, LLC
9am Walk our Land
9:45am Water Volleyball
10am Tuesday Discussion Group
10am Bible Study
10am Sculpt45 by Jazzercise
10:15am Armchair Exercise - Free to NSC Members
10:15am Aquatic Ageless Exercise
10:15am Movement Matters w/ Sybil, SLP Wellness
11:15am Zumba Gold
12pm Lap Swim
12pm German Language Group
12:30pm Shuffleboard
12:30pm Table Tennis
12:30pm Move & Groove with Connie Hewitt
1pm Open Swim / 1 Lap Lane
1pm The Great Courses Turning Points in Modern History
1pm Chinese Language & Cultural Club
2:30pm Country Line Dance by Jim Dawson, DJ Express
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7:50am HIGH INTENSITY SAIL with Connie Hewitt
7:50am Resistance Band Class Christy's Core Fitness
8am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
9am Aquacise
9am Strength Training
9:45am Water Volleyball
10am Sit N Stitch
10am Strength Training
10:15am Armchair Exercise - Free to NSC Members
10:15am Aquatic Ageless Exercise
10:15am Yoga with Christy Christy's Core Fitness
11:15am Tai Chi with Juan Wan
11:30am Yoga with Christy Christy's Core Fitness
12pm Lap Swim
12pm Pinochle
12:30pm Adult Coloring Group
12:30pm Bridge
12:45pm Bingo
1pm Spanish Language Group
1pm Topics in African-American & US Providential History
1pm S.A.I.L. (Stay Active and Independent for Life) with Connie Hewitt
3:15pm Strength Training
4:30pm Strength Training
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7:50am Interval Training with Connie Hewitt
8am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
8:45am Jazzercise Lo
9am Standing Pilates
9am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
9:45am Water Volleyball
10am Resistance Band Class Christy's Core Fitness
10am NSC Chorus/ Songbirds
10:15am Armchair Exercise - Free to NSC Members
10:15am Aquatic Ageless Exercise
10:15am Functional Flow W/Sybil, SLP Wellness
11:15am Zumba Gold
11:30am Meditation Group
11:45am Jewelry Workshop: Learn, Make, Repair, Share with Davie Hauke
12pm Lap Swim
12:30pm AARP Smart Driver Refresher Course
12:30pm Table Tennis
12:30pm Move & Groove with Connie Hewitt
1pm Open Swim / 1 Lap Lane
1pm Cards Anyone/ Cribbage/ Poker
2:30pm Let's Dance
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8am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
8:45am Yogalates
8:45am S.A.I.L. (Stay Active and Independent for Life) with Connie Hewitt
9am Aquacise
9:30am Art Workshops by Cynthia Swanson
9:30am Canasta
9:45am Water Volleyball
10am Qigong for Health with Scott Martin - Intermediate
10am American Sign Language
10am Horseshoes (Weather permitting)
10am Strength Training
10:15am Armchair Exercise - Free to NSC Members
10:15am Aquatic Ageless Exercise
11am Qigong for Health with Scott Martin - Beginner
12pm Lap Swim
12:15pm Duplicate Bridge
12:30pm Shuffleboard
12:30pm Rummikub, Scrabble & Board Games
12:30pm Art Workshops by Cynthia Swanson
1pm Aquacise
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7:50am HIGH INTENSITY SAIL with Connie Hewitt
8am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
9am Aquacise
9am Qigong for Health with Scott Martin - Intermediate
9am Strength Training
9:30am Mah Jongg
9:45am Water Volleyball
10am Qigong for Health with Scott Martin - Beginner
10am Strength Training
10:15am Armchair Exercise - Free to NSC Members
10:15am Aquatic Ageless Exercise
10:30am Book Group
11:15am Chair Strength & Toning
11:15am Tai Chi with Juan Wan
12pm Lap Swim
12:30pm Rummikub, Scrabble & Board Games
12:30pm Bridge
1pm Melt Hand & Foot by Amanda Yue
1pm Aquacise
2pm Yoga with Christy Christy's Core Fitness
3:15pm Strength Training
4:30pm Strength Training
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7:50am Interval Training with Connie Hewitt
8am Open Swim/ 1 Lap Lane
8:45am Jazzercise Lo
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A Community Moment Worth Showing Up For
The Many Ways You Can Stay Active Here
Fitness & Exercise Programs
If you want activities that support your health, structured exercise programs help you stay active safely. From guided classes to supervised fitness and therapeutic pool access, you can build strength, balance, and confidence at your own pace.
Arts & Creative Enrichment
If you enjoy learning or creating, arts and enrichment programs provide opportunities to explore new interests. Classes may include art projects, technology learning sessions, discussion groups, and skill-building workshops.
Games & Social Activities
If you’re looking for ways to connect with others, social programs and games create easy opportunities for conversation and laughter. Whether you join a group game or a social club, the focus is simple—show up and enjoy the company.
Educational Programs & Talks
If staying mentally active matters to you, educational sessions and guest presentations provide insight on topics ranging from health and wellness to community resources and current events.
Trips & Community Outings
If you’d like to explore beyond the center, organized trips make it easy to visit local attractions, restaurants, and events with others from the community. Planning and coordination are handled for you.
Wellness & Support Programs
If your needs change or you want additional guidance, wellness-focused programming and caregiver support services offer practical help and trusted information.
A Simple Guide to Choosing the Right Support
Step 1
Browse the Daily Calendar
Check the schedule online to see activities happening today or later this week.
Step 2
Choose What Fits Your Interests
Select a class, group activity, or event that matches your comfort level and energy.
Step 3
Register if Needed
Some programs require advance sign-up through the Member Portal or staff assistance.
Step 4
Show Up and Participate
Arrive at the center and enjoy the program alongside others in the community.
Step 5
Try Something New Next Time
With many categories of programming, there’s always another activity waiting to be explored.
What activities does Newark Senior Center offer?
Programs span fitness classes, pool activities, arts and enrichment, educational talks, social games, wellness programs, trips, and community events.
Are there daily activities for seniors in Newark?
Yes. Newark Senior Center maintains an active calendar with multiple programs scheduled throughout the week.
Do I need to be very active to participate?
No. Activities vary widely in intensity and format, allowing you to choose options that match your comfort level.
Can I try an activity before committing to many programs?
Many members begin by attending one class or event to get familiar with the center before exploring additional programs.
Are programs only for Newark residents?
Most participants live in Newark and the surrounding area, but members also come from nearby communities across the region.
Explore Your Options Clearly
This comparison helps families understand how Newark Senior Center programming differs from other activity options in the area.
| Best For… | Newark Senior Center Programs | Local Gym Classes | Community Clubs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Variety of Activities | Fitness, arts, enrichment, wellness, social events, and trips all in one place. | Mostly fitness-focused classes. | Limited to one activity type. |
| Age-Focused Community | Programs designed for adults 50+ with shared interests. | Mixed-age environment. | Often focused on a single hobby group. |
| Social Connection | Built-in opportunities to meet others and build friendships. | Social interaction varies by class. | Small, specialized groups. |
| Support Services | Access to wellness resources, transportation coordination, and caregiver programs. | Limited to fitness instruction. | Usually no support services available. |
Not sure which activities are the best place to start? We’re happy to help you find something that fits your week.
Fill Your Week With Activities That Matter
Newark Senior Center helps adults 50+ stay active, curious, and connected throughout the week. Whether you’re interested in learning something new, staying physically active, or simply meeting people who share your interests, our programs offer meaningful ways to participate in the Newark community.