Stay in the know about upcoming events, passholder specials, and the latest news for the month of November
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Photo by Senad Tiric, Sky Orca Photography
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Thanksgiving brings the savings
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Sign up as a passholder
Nov. 28 through 30
and we'll waive your set-up fees, saving you up to $75! Don't wait, this offer is only valid for one weekend only.
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Turkey Trot before the holiday gobble!
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On your mark...get set...TROT!
Get your running shoes ready for the 25th annual Norpoint Turkey Trot, presented by
CHI Franciscan
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Tacoma's original Turkey Trot takes place on
Thursday, Nov. 28 at 9 a.m.
The event is stuffed with holiday activities and features a 5K run, 2-mile run/walk and a Kids Dash.
Both the 5K and 2-mile routes begin at The Center at Norpoint and wind through the streets of Northeast Tacoma, providing memorable mountain and sound views for trotters on this fun run. The Kids Dash is intended for ages 4 to 12 and will begin immediately after the 5K and 2 mile leave the start line.
The race has been bringing families together on Thanksgiving morning since 1995. Participants are encouraged to enter the costume contest and dress up like turkeys for the sake of fitness and fun!
Day of race registration closes 60 minutes prior to the race start. Race bibs and t-shirts will be available for pick up prior to race day.
Parking will be available in the Meeker Middle School parking lot or along the street; there will be
no parking available
in The Center at Norpoint parking lot. Children in strollers and dogs on leashes are both welcome.
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Black Friday deals for you!
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One purchase gives you access to all four community centers. All-Center punch cards will be
sold from Friday, Nov. 29 through Monday, Dec. 2.
These $20 punch cards allow you to try out our other community centers for up to 10 days. Check out the Treetops Playground at STAR Center, see the state of the art weight room at Eastside or even try your hand at rock climbing at Norpoint. Punch cards expire Feb. 29, 2020.
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Center Spotlight: Jeff Pudists
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Meet Jeff Pudists, Maintenance Lead for Metro Parks Tacoma.
This January, Jeff will be celebrating 45 total years with Metro Parks, 41 as a full-time employee and four years as a seasonal summer employee at the age of 15.
“I started out in 1979 as a Maintenance 1,” Jeff said. “Within a year, I was promoted to a Maintenance 2 where I stayed until the year 1995, until I was promoted to my current position as a Maintenance Lead.”
Jeff supervises a crew of six full-time employees and during the summer months, another four to five part-time employees. He oversees the ground maintenance of Wright Park, along with 18 other neighborhood and community parks throughout the Tacoma and NE Tacoma areas including the Center at Norpoint.
“It’s great being able to work outside with the different seasons [and] serving the citizens of Tacoma,” Jeff said of his favorite aspects of the job.
As a Tacoma native, Jeff still lives in the very house he grew up in for the last 58 years. In his spare time, Jeff enjoys hiking, camping, spending time with family and embarking on 50-mile bike rides with his wife.
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Thank you for more than four decades of dedication and loyalty to Metro Parks, Jeff! We appreciate your work.
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Member of the Month: Deena Workman
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Peek into a group fitness class and you’ll find Deena Workman putting in work!
As a member since 2012, Deena is Norpoint’s Member of the Month for November.
“The community is very close-knit which I love,” Deena said. “Everybody is so friendly and I appreciate coming into a facility where everyone is so warm and welcoming.”
Deena can often be found putting her strength to the test at TRX, working up a sweat at functional fitness and battling inclines at spin.
“I enjoy taking classes alongside other friends of the community with instructors that push me to work my hardest,” she said. “I do like welcoming new instructors and classes and seeing what unique things they have to offer at the Center.”
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If you see Deena around the Center, be sure to congratulate her as Norpoint's Member of the Month for November!
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Holiday hours at Norpoint
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The Center at Norpoint will be closed
Thursday, Nov. 28. Join us for the Turkey Trot!
We will maintain our normal schedule on Wednesday, Nov. 27 and return to regular hours on Friday, Nov. 29.
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Additional holiday hours include:
- Dec. 24, 5:30 a.m. to noon
- Dec. 25, closed
- Dec. 31, 5:30 a.m. to noon
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Plan your weekly workouts with
this month's fitness schedule:
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First Youth Councils meet this month
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This month, Norpoint's Youth Council meets
Tuesday, Nov. 5 and Nov. 20 from 6 to 7:30 p.m.
This group meets every first and third Wednesday of the month to discuss community service projects, planning events, and advocating for youth in their communities. Metro Parks Youth Councils are open to youth ages 13-18 who call the Tacoma area home.
We encourage students to choose the center that best represents your chosen community - whether that’s where you attend school, live, work, or play.
Do you have a teen that need’s volunteer hours or is looking for leadership opportunities? If so, click below to find out more!
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Meeker Late Night: Pie-A-Palooza
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Calling all Meeker Middle School after schoolers! Join the Center at Norpoint for our monthly late night on Friday, Nov. 22 from 7-9 p.m.
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Looking for a running buddy? Want to train for the Turkey Trot? Join Norpoint's running club! This free group meets at the Center on Friday mornings at 9 a.m. Runs vary in distance, speed, and route around the NE Tacoma area.
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Thanks for coming to Harvest Fest!
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We had so much fun celebrating this spooky season on Oct. 18 with our annual Harvest Fest, Haunted Hall, and Trunk-or-Treat! Thank you to the more than 600 people who joined us for fun and frights.
See you next year!
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Cast your vote for a free concert series
at Dune Peninsula
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Live tunes at the Dune could be a reality with your help!
Metro Parks Tacoma is in the running to bring a 10-week free, live music series to Tacoma’s Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park next summer.
Each year, the Levitt Foundation awards $25,000 matching grants to U.S.-based nonprofits serving small to mid-sized towns and cities to present the Levitt AMP Music Series, 10 free concerts that inject new life into public spaces and create vibrant community destinations.
Each person may cast one vote, so we ask supporters to spread the word to family, friends and colleagues to rally community support for a concert series on the Cambia Legacy Lawn at Point Defiance Park’s Dune Peninsula.
Online public voting ends Nov. 20 at 5 p.m.
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Thank you for your continued loyalty as members and customers of
The Center at Norpoint
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Veterans' Appreciation Days
All veterans and active-duty military receive free admission to Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium and Northwest Trek Wildlife Park from November 9-11.
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Free Day Pass on November 25
Looking to shoot some hoops? Sweat it out in the sauna? Hit a new weight lifting PR? Come on in for no cost.
Tell a friend to bring a friend. See you at the Center!
Breakfast with Santa
Rise and shine for Breakfast with Santa at The Center at Norpoint on Dec. 14. Enjoy a delicious pancake breakfast, holiday arts and crafts, pictures with Santa and Mrs. Claus, and more!
The third-annual Breakfast with Santa will host two sessions of fun at 8:30 a.m. and 10 a.m. Tickets are on advanced sale for $10, or at the door for $15! Call the front desk to purchase tickets.
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