The Currituck County Senior Centers; Barco, Knotts Island and Powells Point are places designed to give Senior Adults in Currituck the opportunity to meet other seniors, receive services geared towards seniors and participate in activities that will affirm their dignity and self-worth.
With that in mind each month the staff produces a newsletter to inform citizens of available programs for that month. Please take the time to read what the Senior Centers are doing this month.
When we all work together the senior centers are an “enjoyable and a happy place” for EVERYONE!
All Senior Center locations will be CLOSED on
Monday, May 25, 2026 for Memorial Day!
Community Event…
America 250
Currituck County will host a number of programs during 2026 as part of America 250, a nationwide initiative to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States of America. Events are free open to residents and visitors.
Citizens may find information and a calendar of regional and state events on the following websites:
NorthernOuterbanks.com
Currituck County Travel & Tourism
Currituck County Travel & Tourism
America250.nc.gov
America 250 North Carolina
America 250 North Carolina
Elder Abuse Event…
11th Annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Walk
Thursday, June 11, 2026
10:00 a.m. -1:00 p.m.
Elizabeth City, North Carolina
Cost: FREE; T-shirts $10 (optional)
Sign up with the Currituck Senior Center at 252-232-3505.
Transportation provided.
Deadline to sign up and order a T-shirt: Wednesday, May 20, 2026!
Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard & Boston Massachusetts Trip
Tuesday, September 27 – Monday, October 2, 2026
6 Day/5 Night trip includes: 5 nights hotel accommodations, 5 breakfast and 3 dinners including 1 fabulous Seafood Dinner!
Enjoy a scenic ferry ride to and a tour of Martha’s Vineyard! Travel through historic villages with “Gingerbread” cottages and stately white mansions. Enjoy a guided tour of Boston, Mass – “Where the past and present meet” with beautiful neighborhoods, history and Old-World charm! See sights along the Freedom Trail, as well as Boston Common and Public Gardens! See Beacon Hill, the gold-domed state house and the USS Constitution, Bunker Hill Monument and drive by “Cheers,” where everybody knows your name! Explore Faneuil Hall and Quincy Market in Boston! For over 250 years, the marketplace has played an integral role in the life of Boston’s residents.
Enjoy touring Hyannis—Including the John F. Kennedy Memorial, the Korean War Memorial, Hyannis Port and so much more!
Cost: $1359 per person, double occupancy ($1799 single) $100 deposit per person due by Monday, June 22, 2026!
Please call the senior center at 252-232-3505 prior to mailing a deposit to ensure your space.
Senior Games Lineup…
Tuesday, May 5, 2026
Golf |The Pines Elizabeth City
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
Cycling | Camden Community Park
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
Track | Camden Community Park
Thursday, May 21, 2026
Senior Games Showcase | Edenton United Methodist Church
Wednesday, May 27, 2026
Chess | Chowan Senior Center
Bell Choir…
The Bell Choir will be performing at Heritage Care on Friday, May 15, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.!
If you have an interest in being apart of the Bell Choir please call Latesa Moore, Currituck Senior Center Site Manager, at 252-232-3505.
Support Group…
Alzheimer’s Caregiver Support Group
The support group meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 10:30 a.m. Meetings take place at the Currituck Senior Center in Barco. The support group is only for caregivers of those with Alzheimer’s/Dementia. You may call the senior center at 252-232-3505 or email the group facilitator Ellie Galloway at [email protected] for more information.
Parkinson’s Support Group
Group meetings take place every 2nd Thursday of the month at the Currituck Library in Barco at 2:00 p.m.! For questions: Call Jennifer 252-220-2929.
Dawn’s Words of Wisdom
“Happiness depends upon ourselves.”
~ Aristotle
Currituck Senior Center
Everyday…
Monday’s
8:00-5:00 Billiards
8:00-5:00 Table Tennis
9:00 Pickleball
10:00-12:00 Sewing Room
11:00-12:00 Bingo
12:30-5:00 Card Room
2:00 Bowl at Albemarle Lanes
Tuesday’s
8:00-5:00 Billiards
8:00-5-00 Table Tennis
9:00 Pickleball
11:00 Exercise Tapes
12:30 Mexican Dominoes
12:30-5:00 Card Room
Wednesday’s
8:00-5:00 Billiards
8:00-5:00 Table Tennis
9:00 Pickleball
9:30 Scrabble/Upwards
10:00-12:00 Sewing Room
11:00 Bell Choir
12:30 Mahjongg
12:30-5:00 Card Room
Thursday’s
8:00-5:00 Billiards
8:00-5:00 Table Tennis
9:00 Pickleball
10:30 Alzheimer’s Support Group
(May 21)
11:00 Exercise Tapes
11:00 Bingo
12:30-5:00 Card Room
Friday’s
8:00-5:00 Billiards
8:00-5:00 Table Tennis
9:00 Pickleball
10:00-12:00 Sewing Room
12:30-5:00 Card Room
Special for May…
Monday’s May 4, 2026 – June 29, 2026 – 8 week Walking Club at 9:30 a.m.!
This will be a low-key self paced walking program that will track individual steps/miles that are accomplished. Each participate will be issued a pedometer, a community park walking map, weekly Educational materials, and compete for weekly prizes! Walk alone or in a group…up to you!
Monday, May 4, 2026 – IN-HOUSE MOVIE – “The Devil Wears Prada”
at 12:00 p.m. With an aspiration to become a journalist, Andy, a smart but sensible young graduate, travels to New York. She starts working as an assistant to one of the city’s biggest high fashion magazine editors, the cynical Miranda Priestly. Starring Anne Hathaway and Meryl Streep.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 – CELEBRATION – Birthday Celebration
at 12:15 p.m.
Friday, May 8, 2026 – LUNCHEON – Mother’s Day
at 11:00 a.m.! Enjoy Sandwiches, sides & dessert.
Mother’s may bring one adult guest! Must register guest at time of sign up!
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026!
Monday, May 11, 2026 – TRIP – Cinema Café
“ The Devil Wears Prada 2!” As Miranda Priestly nears retirement, she reunites with Andy Sachs to face off against her former assistant turned rival: Emily Charlton.
Time: To Be Announced (TBA).
Cost: Ticket/ money for lunch.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – COOKING CLASS – Cake Decorating “Piping” Class
at 1:00 p.m.. Learn piping 101 techniques by decorating your own seasonal cupcakes! Each person will receive 4 blank cupcakes to decorate for Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Class is limited and you must choose only 1 of the classes to attend (Both classes are the same).
Thursday, May 14, 2026 – COOKING CLASS – Cake Decorating “Piping” Class
at 1:00 p.m.. Learn piping 101 techniques by decorating your own seasonal cupcakes! Each person will receive 4 blank cupcakes to decorate for Easter, Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Class is limited and you must choose only 1 of the classes to attend (Both classes are the same).
Thursday, May 21, 2026 – TRIP – Albemarle Senior Games Performing Arts Showcase
in Edenton! We will leave the center at 12:45 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
Registration Deadline: Monday, May 11, 2026!
Thursday, May 28, 2026 – TRIP – Daytime Tides Baseball Game
at 10:15 a.m.!
Cost: $20.95 ticket plus $.75 (cash) for parking and money for lunch at the ballpark.
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 22, 2026!
Tuesday, June 2, 2026 – TRIP – 4 Hour Head Boat Fishing Trip at Rudee Inlet in Virginia Beach!
Hosted by: Parks and Recreation Director, Jason Weeks. Group will leave from in front of the Senior Center at 6:15 a.m. sharp!
Cost: $40 per person (all supplies provided) and money for lunch.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 27, 2026!
Cooking with Latesa…
Raspberry Buttercream
Ingredients:
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 4 1/2 cups powdered sugar, reserve 1/2 cup
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- Pinch of salt
Directions:
Puree the raspberries in a blender or food processer.- Pour into a sieve or fine mesh strainer.
- Press juice out with a spatula. (Should have about 1/2 cup puree.)
- In a large bowl, beat the butter, vanilla and pinch of salt with an electric mixer until nice and fluffy.
- Slowly add in powdered sugar (reserving 1/2 cup.)
- Add in raspberry puree and mix until fully combined.
- Slowly add last 1/2 cup of powdered sugar until reaching desired consistency.
- Use to frost cake or cupcake’s, or as desired.
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Powells Point Senior Center…
Everyday…
Monday’s
8:00-12:00 Coffee & Chat
9:00-12:00 Dominoes
Tuesday’s
8:00-12:00 Coffee & Chat
9:00-12:00 Dominoes
9:30-11:00 Book Corner
1:00 Casino Card Game
Wednesday’s
8:00-12:00 Coffee & Chat
9:00-12:00 Dominoes
11:00 Bingo
1:00 Dominoes
Thursday’s
8:00-12:00 Coffee & Chat
9:00 – 12:00 Dominoes
11:00 Exercise Ball Drumming
1:00-3:00 Puzzles/Checkers/Adult Coloring Books
Friday’s
8:00-12:00 Coffee & Chat
9:00-12:00 Dominoes
Special for May…
Monday, May 4, 2026 – PARTY TIME – “Kentucky Derby Day”
at 1:00 p.m.! Join the fun and wear your fanciest hat! We will drink nonalcoholic Mint Juleps as we race our horses! Winner gets a prize!
Registration Deadline: Thursday, April 30, 2026!
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 – CELEBRATION – Birthday
with Hot Fudge Sundaes at 12:30 p.m.!
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 – CRAFT CLASS – Mother’s Day “Lighted Cherry Blossom Bottles”
with local artist Sandy at 1:00 p.m.! Sandy will show us how to paint Cherry Blossoms on a clear bottle with lights inside!
Class is limited!
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026!
Friday, May 8, 2026 – LUNCHEON TRIP – Mother’s Day
at the Barco Center! Enjoy Sandwiches, sides & dessert! We will leave the center at 10:30 a.m.
Mother’s may bring one adult guest. Must register guest at time of sign up!
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026!
Monday, May 11, 2026 – EVENT – Butterbean Auction
at 1:00 p.m.! Bid on your favorite items with butterbeans!
Registration Deadline: Thursday, May 7, 2026!
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – CARD GAME – “Casino”
at 1:00 p.m.! Come learn the easy fun game of Casino! We need groups of 2 or 4 in order to play!
Wednesday, May 13, 2026 – TRIP – Bodie Island Lighthouse
at 10:30 a.m.! Over the next year we will be embarking on a series of lighthouses and maritime interest. Our first stop is Bodie Island Lighthouse. Unfortunately, the lighthouse keepers quarters and gift shop are indefinitely closed due to a recent fire, but we can still walk on the beautiful grounds and learn the history from the outside. Weather permitting!
Cost: money for lunch at The Country Deli!
Registration Deadline: Monday, May 11, 2026!
Friday, May 15, 2026 – CELEBRATION – “National Chocolate Chip Day”
at 12:30 p.m.! Lets sample different brands of Chocolate Chip cookies and crown a winner!
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, May 13, 2026!
Monday, May 18, 2026 – TRIP – Nature Walk at the Rural Center
at 1:00 p.m.!
*Must have own transportation to the Rural Center!
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 – GAME DAY – “Mystery Bingo”
at 1:00 p.m.!
Registration Deadline: Monday, May 18, 2026!
Friday, May 22, 2026 – TRIP – Picnic & Games
Lets join the Knotts Island Seniors for a Picnic and Games at Munden Point from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.! Food and drinks will be provided! We will leave the center at 9:30 a.m.!
Registration Deadline: Monday, May 18, 2026!
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 – TRIP – Shopping at Prime Outlets
in Nags Head at 10:30 a.m.! Lets go shopping before the beach gets crowded!
Cost: money for shopping and lunch at the outlets!
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 22, 2026!
Laughing with Lorraine…
“What is the best flower for a boy to give his mother on Mothers Day?”
“A Son-flower!”
~Unknown
Knotts Island Senior Center…
Everyday…
Monday’s
9:30 Walk in the Park
10:00 Puzzles & Games
12:30 Line Dancing Video
(May 4 & 18)
Tuesday’s
9:30 Walk in the Park
10:00 Puzzles & Games
11:00 Ball Drumming
11:30 Blood Pressure Check
(May 12)
Wednesday’s
9:30 Walk in the Park
10:00 Puzzles & Games
11:00 Chair Exercise
12:30 Line Dancing Video
(May 13)
Thursday’s
9:30 Walk in the Park
10:00 Puzzles & Games
11:00 Ball Drumming
12:30 Line Dancing Video
(May 28)
Friday’s
9:30 Walk in the Park
10:00 Puzzles & Games
11:00 Chair Exercise
Special for May…
*New Activity – Line Dancing Video for Seniors & Beginners at 12:30 p.m. on May 4, 13, 18 & 28!
Tuesday, May 5, 2026 – IN-HOUSE MOVIE – “Against All Odds”
at 12:30 p.m.! Starring Rachel Ward and Jeff Bridges. A cynical ex-football star is hired to find a runaway mistress of a ruthless L.A. nightclub owner.
Wednesday, May 6, 2026 – EVENT – Games Day
at 1:00 p.m.! LRC (Left, Right & Center), Uno and more!
Thursday, May 7, 2026 – MEETING – Site Manager Round Table
at 1:00 p.m.! Meeting will be focused on brainstorming and sharing ideas for activities, events and senior trips.
Friday, May 8, 2026 – TRIP & LUNCHEON – Mother’s Day
at the Barco Center! Enjoy Sandwiches, sides & dessert! We will leave the center at 9:45 a.m.
Mother’s may bring one adult guest. Must register guest at time of sign up!
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 1, 2026!
Tuesday, May 12, 2026 – CELEBRATION – Birthday
Brownie Sundaes at 12:30 p.m.!
Thursday, May 14, 2026 – CRAFT CLASS – Scrapbooking
with Pastor Diana at 11:00 a.m.!
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 12, 2026!
Thursday, May 14, 2026 – CRAFT CLASS – Scrapbook Gathering
at 12:30 p.m.! Discover and share creative ideas! Bring your scrapbook’s and supplies!
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, May 12, 2026!
Friday, May 15, 2026 – TRIP – Blue Goose Wildlife & History Tram Tour!
A four hour (9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.) guided experience that takes participants through the scenic Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge and False Cape State Park. This tour is designed to showcase the areas rich wildlife and historical significance! We will leave the center at 7:45 a.m.
Bring comfortable shoes, bug spray and snacks!
Cost: $8 tour plus money for lunch at Senor Fox!
Registration Deadline: Monday, May 4, 2026!
Tuesday, May 19, 2026 – CRAFT CLASS – Cardmaking
with Pastor Diana at 1:00 p.m.! Summer themed!
Registration Deadline: Friday, May 15, 2026!
Friday, May 22, 2026 – TRIP – Picnic & Games
at Munden Point from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.! Powells Point will be joining us! Food and drinks will be provided! We will leave the center at 10:40am!
Registration Deadline: Monday, May 18, 2026!
Monday, May 25, 2026 – GAMES – Bingo
at 1:00 p.m.!
Wednesday, May 27, 2026 – CARE CLASS – Bonsai
with Pete the Bonsai Guy at 1:00 p.m.! Learn to grow and train your Bonsai trees for spring growth and blooming! If you do not have a tree, one can be provided.
“Think on it”…
“The smallest act of kindness
is worth more than the grandest intention.”
~ Oscar Wilde
