Classes/Activities

All Association-conducted or sponsored classes and activities are for NECA members only unless otherwise specified by the Membership Committee and the NECA General Manager.

Any fees assessed must be paid before starting any class or activity.  No refunds will be given for requests made within two (2) weeks of the start date of any class or activity. The NECA General Manager may make an exception to this rule for medical situations in which a doctor’s note is presented. Absolutely no refunds will be given once a class or activity starts.

The NECA sponsored classes and activities are:

Aerobics

  • Instructor: Cynthia Okido
  • Class Schedule:
    • Tuesdays: 6:15pm
    • Thursdays: 6:15pm
    • Saturdays: 8:00am
  • No charge / Guest fees apply
  • Recreation Hall
  • Newtown Members Only

Badminton

  • Instructors: Alan Teoh
  • Activity Schedule:
    • Mondays: 10:00am
    • Fridays: 10:00am
  • No charge / Guest fees apply
  • Recreation Hall

Book Club

  • Group Leaders: Marion Coste and Linda Uchima
  • Activity Schedule:
    • Wednesdays: 7:00pm
    • Last Wednesday of the Month
  • No charge / Newtown Members Only
  • Kitchen

Bridge

  • Instructor: Jane Amaki
  • Activity Schedule:
    • Mondays: 7:00pm
  • No charge / Guest fees apply
  • Arts & Crafts Room

Hanafuda

  • Instructor: Tokiko Devaney
  • Activity Schedule:
    • Tuesdays: 1:00pm
  • No charge / Guest fees apply
  • Upstairs Lounge

Hula – Adult Classes

  • Instructor: Claire Manutai
  • Activity Schedule:
    • Wednesdays: 4:00pm
  • No charge / Newtown Members Only
  • Upstairs Lounge

Judo

  • Instructor: Max Otani
  • Class Schedule:
    • Mondays: 5:00pm
    • Wednesdays: 5:00pm
  • Fee: $10.00/month
  • Recreation Hall
  • Newtown Members Only

Judo description: Newtown Shinseikan Judo Club, Inc. is a non-profit organization that was founded in 1977. It is dedicated in promoting and perpetuating the art of Kodokan Judo in the State of Hawaii. The translation of “Shin-sei-kan” means “pure-correct-club” which correlates to this organizations primary mission in teaching quality Judo. The instructors stress both the physical and philosophical aspects of Judo. It is the aim to cultivate confidence in our Judokas and instill in them honesty, compassion, humility, respect, responsibility and perseverance.

Mahjong

  • Instructor: Toni Fong
  • Activity Schedule:
    • Thursdays: 9:00am
  • No charge / Guest fees apply
  • Upstairs Lounge

Pool (Billiards)

  • Instructor: Newton Tan
  • Activity Schedule:
    • Mondays: 9:00am
  • No charge / Guest fees apply
  • Game Room

Power Yoga

  • Instructor: Kiyoko Sieradzki
  • Class Schedule:
    • Mondays: 9:00am (Upstairs Lounge)
    • Thursdays: 9:00am (Recreation Hall)
    • Saturdays: 9:00am (Recreation Hall)
  • Fee: $3.00/class – Entire session must be paid up front
  • Newtown Members Only

Power Yoga description: The purpose of Power Yoga is to develop a sound mind, body and soul through poses requiring discipline and concentration and breathing exercises that help to develop the inner strength, confidence, harmony, and balance within the body. It also helps to reduce stress, provide relaxation, and re-energizes the body, creating positive energy, thus promoting a positive outlook on life, and similarly, improving one’s quality of life too.

Scouts (Pack 488)

  • Contact Person: Mark Burnett
  • Contact Number: (808) 488-6135
  • Schedule:
    • Every Other Friday: 7:30pm
  • Upstairs Lounge

Scouts (Troop 488)

  • Contact Person: Eric Chow
  • Contact Number: (808) 487-3562
  • Schedule:
    • Fridays: 7:30pm
  • Arts & Crafts Room

Seniors Club

  • Activity Schedule:
    • Tuesdays: 10:00am
  • No charge / Guest fees apply
  • Kitchen

Table Tennis (Beginning)

  • Instructor: Arnold Limatoc
  • Activity Schedule:
    • Tuesdays: 8:00pm
    • Wednesdays: 10:00am
    • Thursdays: 8:00pm
  • No charge / Guest fees apply
  • Recreation Hall

Tai Chi

  • Instructor: Roy Sugiyama
  • Activity Schedule:
    • Wednesdays: 8:30am
  • No charge / Newtown Members Only
  • Recreation Hall

Tennis For Advanced

  • Instructor: Joe Mori
  • Activity Schedule:
    • Thursdays: 6:30pm
  • No charge / Guest fees apply
  • Tennis Courts

Ukulele Sing Along

  • Instructor: Charlie Yang
  • Activity Schedule:
    • Fridays: 9:00am
  • No charge / Newtown Members Only
  • Arts & Crafts Room

Wellness In Walking

  • Instructor: Amy Tsuhako
  • Activity Schedule:
    • Wednesdays: 6:15am
    • Fridays: 6:15am
  • Free to Everyone
  • Recreation Center Parking Lot

Yoga

  • Instructor: Keith Howe
  • Activity Schedule:
    • Tuesdays: 6:00pm
    • Fridays: 5:30pm
  • No charge / Newtown Members Only
  • Upstairs Lounge

Yoga description: This is an open yoga that does not follow a particular style. We introduce yoga poses and practice them weekly. Our goal is to help people of all ages improve their flexibility and balance. We take things slow, so don’t be intimidated. Work at your own pace. Don’t forget to BREEAATTHH and Relax!

Zumba

  • Instructor: Grace Hada
  • Activity Schedule:
    • Mondays: 7:00pm
  • No charge / Newtown Members Only
  • Recreation Hall