NECC News: August 2023
Happy August, NECC! We hope you're having a wonderful summer.🌤 As the season comes to a close, we are preparing for the fall with some exciting end-of-summer facility updates. Check out below for our all the details and more! And let's make August a month to remember!
Upcoming Dates: 
  • Partial Parking Lot Closure for Bike Camp, July 31 & August 7
  • Fall Swim Lesson Registration, August 15 for Members and August 17 for Everyone
  • Follow us on Social by August 16 to Win a Free Month of Membership
  • Facility Closure & Staff Break, August 28 - September 4
  • Men's Locker Room Closed, August 28 - September 22
Upcoming Facility Closures
Each year at the end of August, we close our pool for a week to drain and refill it, ensuring our water quality remains excellent. This year, continuing the tradition from last summer, the entire facility will be closed to give our hard-working staff a well-deserved break. The NECC will be closed from August 28 to September 4, but don't fret—our fantastic team will still be paid!
 
During our closure, our team of experienced volunteers will be gearing up for a makeover of the Men's Locker Room. We plan to remove the current carpet, which will be replaced by new resilient vinyl flooring.

To make this magic happen, our contractors and volunteers will need a bit of time and space, meaning our Men's Locker Room will be closed from August 28 to September 22. While this takes place, the Universal Locker Room will remain open for your convenience. You'll find locking stalls for privacy and day-use lockers to stow your belongings.

We truly appreciate your support and understanding as we make these crucial updates and give our hardworking staff a chance to unwind. We can't wait to see you all again when we reopen on September 5!
Thank you for Celebrating Pride with us!
Thank you to everyone who celebrated with us!

We're so happy to have been involved in the parade and see so many smiling faces celebrating community.

If you didn't have a chance to make it this year, don't worry! We'll see you again next year. 🌈

Welcome, Zoe!
We are thrilled to introduce Zoe, our newest Fitness & Movement instructor! Zoe joins us with an infectious love for movement that she enjoys sharing with others. In her class, exercise is meant to be fun!

Outside of work, Zoe channels her creativity through art and cooking at home for friends and family. Her top favorite foods are turkey sandwiches, al pastor tacos, and cucumber sushi. Yum!

Welcome, Zoe!
Thank you, Splendid Cycles!
Thank you, Splendid Cycles, for your donation! As one of our fantastic Community Investors, Splendid Cycle's donation has ensured that all our bike campers have been able to fully participate in our programs this summer!

Thank you for your commitment to supporting bike equity for all Portlanders! 

Are you a PDX business interested in becoming a Community Investor? Click here to learn more!
Follow us on Social Media &
Win a Free Month of Membership!
Want to win a free month of membership? Great news!

Follow us on Facebook or Instagram by August 16th, and you'll be entered into a drawing to win a free month of membership. Follow us on both Facebook & Instagram to be entered twice!

Winners will be announced by August 25th.
August Fitness & Movement

Important Update: Starting this Fall, we will no longer offer virtual-only fitness classes. However, fear not! Our hybrid classes will still be available for you to participate in at home.
 
If you have any questions, please reach out to fitness@necommunitycenter.org.

Time Change: Energizing Pilates will now start at 6:15 AM on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

Do you have questions about our Fitness & Movement classes? We've got answers! Check out our Fitness & Movement FAQ.
Summer Fun with NE Village!
We've had a great first summer with the Northeast Village! Over the past months, we have joined forces and attended several events in support of our local community.

Together, Village Volunteers and NECC staff tabled at Cully Park's 5th Birthday Party Celebration and The Community for Positive Aging Block Party, where we shared with visitors the community offerings of both our organizations.

We are excited to attend many more events in the future!
Splish, Splash into Fall
Swim Lesson Registration!
Summer may still be in full swing, but we are gearing up for Fall Swim Lesson Registration!

Registration will open at noon on August 15 for members and August 17 for everyone.

Please make sure your swimmer’s membership is active and up to date at least 2 business days before registration opens. Contact our friendly Front Desk with any questions!
Financial Support is available for memberships & most programs. 
Click here for more information.
Northeast Community Center
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