EKHSC CATALOG
Who We Are
AttheEdwardKingHouse, We:
-Encourageparticipantstostriveforcontinuedgrowthin anenrichingsetting;
-Discovernewrelationshipsandexperiencesthatfostera senseofachievementand wellbeing;
-Respondtothecurrentandfutureneedsandinterestsof thecommunity,and;
-Provideaccesstoresources,informationandassistance forindividualsandtheir supportsystems.
Special Events
SpecialEventsattheEKHSCisdedicatedtocreating memorable,enriching,andengagingexperiences tailoredspecificallyforolderadults.Attendeescan expectawarm,welcomingatmosphere, professionalplanning,andeventsthatarebothfun andmeaningful.Whetherit'salivemusicconcert, artshow,intergenerationalgathering,orscenicday trip,theSpecialEventsDivisionbringsenergyand creativitytoeveryexperience—encouragingseniors tostayactive,connected,andinspired.
Volunteer Opportunities
TheEdwardKingHouseSeniorCenterinvitesyouto becomepartofourdedicatedCommunityVolunteer Division—whereyourtime,talents,andcompassion canmakearealdiferenceinthelivesofNewport’s olderadults. Whetheryou’reinterestedinhelping withspecialevents,leadingworkshops,serving meals,oferingtechsupport,orsimplylendinga listeningear,there’saplaceforyouhere.Our volunteersaretheheartofourmission,helpingus createawarm,welcomingenvironmentwhere seniorscanthrivesocially,intellectually,and emotionally. VolunteeringattheEdwardKing Houseisarewardingexperiencefilledwith connection,purpose,andcommunityspirit.
Newport Circle of Scholars
TheNewportCircleofScholarsProgramisan educationalinitiativehostedbytheEdwardKing HouseSeniorCenter,dedicatedtolifelonglearning foradults,particularlythoseaged50andolder.This vibrantprogramofersawidevarietyofnon-credit, peer-ledcourses,lectures,andworkshopsdesigned tostimulateintellectualcuriosityandpromote communityengagement.Fromhistoryand literaturetoscience,currentevents,andthearts, theCircleofScholarsprovidesenriching opportunitiesinawelcoming,inclusive environment.Whetheryou'relookingtoexpand yourknowledge,meetlike-mindedpeers,orexplore anewpassion,theNewportCircleofScholarsisa placewherelearningneverretires.
Fitness Programs
AttheEdwardKingHouseSeniorCenter,webelieve thatstayingactiveiskeytohealthyaging—andwe makeitfun,accessible,andwelcomingforeveryone. Ourdiverserangeoffitnessprogramsisdesigned specificallyforadults50andolder,supportingphysical health,mobility,balance,andoverallwell-beingina friendly,encouragingenvironment.Fromlow-impact classeslikeChairYogaandTaiChitoenergizing optionssuchasBoxingFitness,StrengthTraining,and DrumsAlive,ourprogramsareledbycertified instructorswhounderstandtheneedsandabilitiesof olderadults.Whetheryou'rejuststartingyourfitness journeyorlookingtomaintainyourroutine,you'llfind classesthatmeetyourcomfortlevelandchallengeyou inthebestway.
Services and Resources
TheEdwardKingHouseSeniorCenteriscommitted toenhancingthequalityoflifeforolderadults throughawiderangeofsupportiveservicesand resources.Ourcenterservesasavitalhubwhere seniorscanaccessvaluableprogramsthatpromote health,independence,andsocialconnection.We oferwellnessservicesincludingfitnessand nutritionclasses,healthscreenings,andmental healthsupport.Ourresourcecenterprovides guidanceonhousing,transportation,Medicare, legalaid,andotheressentialaging-relatedissues.In partnershipwithlocalagencies,weconnect memberswithpersonalizedassistanceandreferrals toensuretheirneedsaremetwithdignityand respect.AttheEdwardKingHouse,weempower seniorstothrive mind,body,andspirit.
The Arts
TheEdwardKingHouseSeniorCentercelebrates creativityateveryagethroughadynamicand inclusiveArtsprogram.Weoferawidevarietyof classesandworkshopsinvisual,performing,and literaryartsdesignedtoinspireself-expressionand artisticgrowth.Frompaintinganddrawingto music,dance,writing,andtheater,ourartsoferings encourageparticipantstoexploretheirtalents, learnnewtechniques,andsharetheirworkina supportivecommunitysetting.Whetheryou'rea seasonedartistorjustdiscoveringanewpassion, theEdwardKingHouseprovidesthetools, instruction,andencouragementtoletyour creativityflourish.
Groups - Social Connections
AttheEdwardKingHouseSeniorCenter,webelieve thatmeaningfulconnectionsareessentialto healthyaging.OurSocialConnectionsGroups provideawelcomingspaceforolderadultstobuild friendships,shareexperiences,andstayengaged withtheircommunity.Whetherthroughbookclubs, discussiongroups,artsandcrafssessions,game afernoons,orsupportcircles,thesegatherings oferavarietyofwaystoconnectwithothersina relaxed,inclusiveenvironment.Designedtocombat isolationandfosterasenseofbelonging,oursocial groupshelpmembersstaymentallyand emotionallyenrichedwhilehavingfunalongthe way.
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