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!
February Newsletter (PDF)
February Menu
Ready…Set…G0…
FREE AARP Tax Preparation
A limited number of tax preparation appointments are still available for March. Please note that walk-ins are not accepted. Tax preparation services will be offered on Thursdays, February 5 through April 2, 2026.
Eligibility Requirements
Due to limited appointment availability, services are available to Currituck County residents ONLY. Tax preparation is intended for low- to moderate-income individuals, and certain filing restrictions apply.
Open to All Ages
Tax preparation services are open to the public regardless of age.
Did You Know There is a…
North Carolina Registry for Brain Health
What is the NC Registry for Brain Health?
The Registry is a group of people across North Carolina interested in news and research to improve brain health and advance the treatment of dementias such as Alzheimer’s disease and other memory disorders.
Why Get Involved?
By joining the Registry at NCBrainHealth.org, you will get helpful information to keep your brain working at its best and learn about research that may improve treatment options in the future.
What Happens After You Join?
- You will receive regular updates including quarterly newsletters filled with current brain health information and recent research discoveries.
- You will receive emails about research studies that you may be eligible to join. You can reach out to learn more if you choose, or simply disregard the email.
- You can visit the website at any time for helpful resources, news, and free educational materials to help you and your loved ones stay informed and take charge of your brain health.
Together we can improve brain health and defeat dementia. Be informed. Get involved. Go to NCBrainHealth.org to learn more.
Upcoming…
Senior Games
Don’t miss the deadline for the 2026 Senior Games, applications are due by Sunday, February 15, 2026.
Easy Ways to Register
Sign up online at NCSeniorGames.org for a quick and convenient experience. Save $5.00 by registering online; if you prefer paper? Applications are also available at the Currituck Senior Center in Barco.
Bell Choir
The Bell Choir will be performing at:
- Currituck Health & Rehab
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
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.
Dawn’s Words of Wisdom
“Love doesn’t need to be perfect,
it just needs to be true.”
~ Unknown
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
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
12:30-5:00 Card Room
Thursday’s
8:00-5:00 Billiards
8:00-5:00 Table Tennis
9:00-11:30 Tax Prep
9:00 Pickleball
10:00 Bowl at Albemarle Lanes
(Meet at Albemarle Lanes)
10:30 Alzheimer’s Support Group
(February 19)
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 February…
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 – Birthday Celebration
at 12:30 p.m.!
Wednesday, February 4, 2026 – SHOPPING & LUNCH – Lynnhaven Mall
at 10:30 a.m.!
Cost: money for lunch at the mall.
Friday, February 6, 2026 – TREATS – Super Bowl Snacks
at 12:00 p.m.!
Monday, February 9, 2026 – IN-HOUSE MOVIE – “Hope Floats” (1998)
at 12:00 p.m. starring Sandra Bullock and Harry Connick, Jr.! Birdee Calvert (Sandra Bullock) must choose between her morals and her heart after her husband divorces her and a charming young man, who her daughter disapproves of, comes back into her life.
Tuesday, February 10, 2026 – GAMES – Musical Bingo
hosted by the Moyock Library at the senior center in Barco at 10:00 a.m.!
Space is limited!
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 3, 2026!
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 – PRESENTATION – “Welcome to Medicare”
presentation given by Erin Murphy with Currituck Cooperative Extension at 10:30 a.m.!
Friday, February 13, 2026 – CRAFT CLASS – “Valentines Wreath”
at 12:30 p.m.!
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 10, 2026!
Tuesday, February 17, 2026 – TRIP & LUNCH – Lunch & Demo at “Dumar’s”
in Norfolk at 9:45 a.m.! The next stop in our Diner’s, Drive in’s & Dive’s series! Over the past 100 years Dumar’s has become a Hampton Roads historic landmark, known for its friendly staff, delicious food, fun atmosphere, and of course, inventing the worlds first waffle cone! Enjoy lunch, followed by a demo of their historic ice cream machine and the history of Dumars.
Cost: money for lunch and ice cream!
Registration Deadline: Thursday, February 12, 2026!
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 – PRESENTATION – “Fall prevention and Home Safety”
given by Jennifer Hoit with Emergency Management Services at 10:30 a.m.!
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 13, 2026!
Monday, February 23, 2026 – PRESENTATION – “Heart Health”
given by Heather Petherbridge with Currituck Cooperative Extension at 12:30 p.m.!
Friday, February 27, 2026 – TRIP – Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival
in Hampton at 10:30 a.m.. The 35th annual Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival (MAQF) will feature everything for quilt, fiber, wearable & textile artist, and home sewers. In addition, MAQF will present the finest collection of quilt, garment, and fiber art exhibitions including quilt and wearable art prize money competitions. Rounding out the event will be workshops and lectures presented by leading instructors along with demonstrations throughout the venue.
Cost: Admission $20 (pay there) and money for a grab and go lunch from chick-fil-a.
Cooking with Latesa…
Chicken & Herb Stuffing Bake
Ingredients:
- 1 package. Perdue Short Cuts Roasted Strips
- 1 package (6 ounce) low sodium herb seasoned stuffing mix
- 1 1/4 cups water, heated to boiling
- 8 ounce (about 2cups) frozen broccoli, thawed
- 1 can (10.75 ounce) condensed 98% fat free cream of chicken soup
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Combine stuffing mix, contents of seasoning package with boiling water in a large bowl until blended.
- Stir in chicken, broccoli and soup.
- Spoon mixture into a greased 9×13 baking dish.
- Cover and bake for 20 minutes.
- Uncover and bake 5-10 minutes more until heated.
Powells Point Senior Center…
Everyday…
Monday’s
8:00-12:00 Coffee & Chat
9:00-12:00 Dominos
Tuesday’s
8:00-12:00 Coffee & Chat
9:00-12:00 Dominos
9:30-11:00 Book Corner
2:00 Texas Hold’em
Wednesday’s
8:00-12:00 Coffee & Chat
9:00-12:00 Dominoes
12:00 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 February…
Monday, February 2, 2026 – CELEBRATION – “National Tater Tot Day”
at 12:30 p.m.! Let’s snack on some tater tots, with several dips to choose from!
Registration Deadline: Friday, January 30, 2026!
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 – CARD GAME – “Texas Hold’em”
at 2:00 p.m.! Whether you have been playing for years or just want to learn, our volunteer Jerry will show you how to play! We supply cards & chips! For FUN not Money!
Snacks will be served! Let’s get a good crowd, the more the merrier!
(Every Tuesday at 2:00 p.m.!)
Friday, February 6, 2026 – LUNCH TRIP – Henry’s
at 10:30 a.m.! This is a rescheduled trip from January!
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 4, 2026!
Thursday, February 12, 2026 – PRESENTATION – “Heart Health & Wellness”
class at 1:00 p.m.. Join Heather Petherbridge and Erin Murphy from the Cooperative Extension for a Heart Healthy program – we will be making and tasting baked apples and discussing daily wellness practices you can do to keep your heart healthy!
Registration Deadline: Monday, February 9, 2026!
Friday, February 13, 2026 -EVENT – Valentine’s Putt Putt
at 1:00 p.m.! Do you have the skills to putt a golf ball? Even if you don’t, come out and have some fun and give it try!
Valentines treat will be served!
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, February 11, 2026!
Friday, February 20, 2026 – PARTY – Mardi Gras Party
at 12:30 p.m.! Dress in purple, green or gold! We will have a “King Cake” to cut open and eat! Who will have the luck this year?
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 17, 2026!
Monday, February 23, 2026 – MOVIE & LUNCH TRIP – Cinema Café
to see “I Can Only Imagine 2!” Continuing the true story of Mercy Me’s Bart Milliard, now enjoying career success but facing deep personal struggles that threaten his family and faith. When a new bandmate with his own burdens joins their tour, their journey becomes one of friendship, healing and rediscovering hope.
Time is To Be Announced.
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2026!
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 – TRIP & LUNCH – “Planting with Knotts Island!”
Let’s swap and share our vegetable seeds and get a jump on spring by planting our pots for indoor herbs or gardens! Don’t have any seeds? We’ll have some seeds for you as well as seed starting pots and soil.
Congregate lunch at 12:30 p.m.! (Don’t forget to sign up for lunch!)
We will leave the center at 10:45 a.m..
Registration Deadline: Monday, February 16, 2026!
Friday, February 27, 2026 – CELEBRATION – “National Chili Day”
…was yesterday but, come enjoy a warm bowl of homemade chili to warm you up on a cold February day! Served at 12:00 p.m.!
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 24, 2026!
Laughing with Lorraine…
“Love is a lot like a backache,
it doesn’t show up on x-ray’s, but you know it’s there.
~George Burns
Knotts Island Senior Center…
Everyday…
Monday’s
9:30 Walk in the Park
10:00 Puzzles & Games
Tuesday’s
9:30 Walk in the Park
10:00 Puzzles & Games
11:00 Drumming Exercise
11:30 BP Check
(February 10)
Wednesday’s
9:30 Walk in the Park
10:00 Puzzles & Games
11:00 Chair Exercise
Thursday’s
9:30 Walk in the Park
10:00 Puzzles & Games
11:00 Ball Drumming
Friday’s
9:30 Walk in the Park
10:00 Puzzles & Games
11:00 Chair Exercise
Special for February…
Monday, February 2, 2026 – IN-HOUSE MOVIE – “Big Miracle”
at 10:00 a.m.! Starring: Drew Barrymore and John Krasinski. A family of whales is trapped by rapidly forming ice in the Arctic Circle, a small town reporter and an animal loving volunteer rally an unlikely coalition of Alaskan natives, oil tycoons and the Russian and American military to set aside their differences and free the whales before its too late.
Thursday, February 5, 2026 – CRAFT CLASS – Scrapbooking
with Pastor Diana at 1:00 p.m.!
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 3, 2026!
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 – TRIP & LUNCH – Regal Cinema
at Strawbridge to see “Solo Mio!” Starring: Kevin James, Kim Coates, Alyson Hannigan, Nicole Grimaudo, Julie Ann Emery. After being left at the alter in Rome, a man decides to go on his honeymoon alone.
Time is To Be Announced.
Cost: ticket and money for lunch at Chilis!
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 6, 2026!
Friday, February 13, 2026 – GAMES – Bingo
at 11:00 a.m.!
Monday, February 16, 2026 – EVENT – Cards & Game Day
at 10:00 a.m.!
Wednesday, February 18, 2026 – Birthday Celebration
with Ice Cream Sundaes at 1:00 p.m.!
Tuesday, February 24, 2026 – CRAFT CLASS – St. Patrick’s Day Card Making
with Pastor Diana at 1:00 p.m.!
Registration Deadline: Friday, February 20, 2026!
Wednesday, February 25, 2026 – TRIP & LUNCH – Planting with Powell’s Point
at 1:00 p.m.! Let’s swap and share our vegetable seeds and get a jump on spring by planting our pots for indoor herbs or gardens! Don’t have any seeds? We’ll have some seeds for you as well as seed starting pots and soil. Powells Point Seniors will be joining us!
Congregate lunch at 12:30 p.m.! (Don’t forget to sign up for lunch!)
Registration Deadline: Monday, February 16, 2026!
Thursday, February 20, 2026 – TRIP & LUNCH – American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
at 8:00 a.m.! The museum tells the story of the Registrationnation’s founding from the twilight of the colonial period to the dawn of the Constitution and beyond.
Cost: $20 ticket and money for lunch at Cracker Barrel.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, February 10, 2026!
Think on it…
“Every volunteer is a ray of hope,
a beacon of light in a world that desperately needs it.”
~Anonymous
