April 2023 Senior Center
Daily Happenings
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!
April Newsletter (PDF)
April Menu
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Good Friday!
Friday, April 7, 2023
Ready…set…go…
Spring Fling
Come and celebrate warmer weather and brighter days at this years “Spring Fling at the Currituck Senior Center!” on Friday, April 14, 2023.
Enjoy lunch, dancing, and music with a live DJ. Its all about relaxing, loosening up and having a good time, so dress casual!
This is a free event, but don’t forget to tip your DJ! Fun begins at 12:00 p.m.!
Deadline to register to attend our Spring Fling is Thursday, April 6, 2023!
Programming Update at Barco
- Bingo will now be played on Mondays and Thursdays at 11:00 a.m.!
- Pickleball is now being played 5 days a week!
- Mexican Train Dominoes will be played on Thursdays at 12:30 p.m.!
Corolla Yoga Update…
Corolla Yoga is taking place at the Corolla Library on Tuesdays at 11:00 a.m. now through June!
You must be 55+ and a Corolla resident a minimum of 6 months of the year. If you are interested in signing up or being placed on an alternate list, please call the Currituck County Senior Center at 252-232-3505.
Walk-Ins are not allowed.
Need to know…
Household Hazardous Wastes & Shed Event
Date: Saturday, April 22, 2023
Location: North Carolina Cooperative Extension
130 Community Water
Barco, North Carolina 27917
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
75 pounds or 3 boxes maximum
Other activities at Extension:
- Flower & Garden show
- Food trucks
- Demo & Giveaway’s
- Animal Shelter Rabies Clinic 8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Event is also available at:
Date: Saturday, April 22, 2023
Location: Southern OBX Water Plant
734 Ocean Trail
Corolla, Barco, North Carolina 27929
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
YMCA Mobile Food Pantry
Date: Saturday, April 8, 2023 & April 22, 2023
Location: North Carolina Cooperative Extension
130 Community Water
Barco, North Carolina 27917
Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
NO age, income or residency restrictions.
Drive –through ONLY!
Help Needed Update…
A Home Delivered Meals Volunteer is the ONLY reason we are able to serve our Currituck County home bound seniors with meals throughout the week.
Volunteers play a key role in providing seniors not only with a meal, but offer much needed socialization and smiles! You may be the ONLY person that they see all day! Volunteer schedules are flexible to meet our volunteers’ needs. The average route requires 1 hour of your time and you can volunteer as little or as often as you want.
There are currently 10 routes throughout Currituck County serving approx. 65 Home Bound Seniors.
Currituck Senior Centers
Barco: 252-232-3505
Powells Point: 252-491-8173
Knotts Island: 252-429-3231
Dawn’s Words of Wisdom
“In a world where you can be anything, …be kind.”
~Unknown
Currituck Senior Center
Everyday…
Monday’s
8:00-5:00 Billiards
8:00-5:00 Table Tennis
9:00 Pickleball
10:00 Bowl at Albemarle Lanes
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
10:00-12:00 Art Room
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
12:30-5:00 Card Room
Thursday’s
8:00-5:00 Billiards
8:00-5:00 Table Tennis
9:00 Pickleball
9:00-5:00 Horseshoes
10:00-12:00 Art Room
11:00 Bingo (new)
12:30 Mexican Dominoes (new)
12:30-5:00 Card Room
Friday’s
8:00-5:00 Billiards
8:00 Table Tennis
9:00 Pickleball
10:00-12:00 Sewing Room
12:30-5:00 Card Room
Special for April…
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 – Birthday Celebration
at 12:30 p.m.!
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 – TRIP – Cinema Café
to see “On a Wing and a Prayer,” Starring Dennis Quaid – After their pilot dies unexpectantly mid-flight, Doug Whites (Dennis Quaid) must safely land a plane and save his entire family from insurmountable danger!
Cost: ticket and money for lunch at the theatre.
Time will be announced at a later date.
Monday, April 10, 2023 – IN HOUSE MOVIE – “Loves Long Journey”
at 12:00 p.m.. The 3rd movie in the series based off of Jannette Oaks best selling books.
Popcorn will be served! Don’t forget to sign up for lunch!
Wednesday, April 12 – CLASSES – 6-week Gentle Chi Yoga
held every Wednesday until May 17, 2023. The 6-week Gentle Chi Yoga classes will be held from 2:00 – 3:00 p.m.! Taught by Knotts Island Site Manager, Mari Mann.
You will need to provide your own Yoga mat.
Class is limited!
Friday, April 14, 2023 – EVENT – Spring Fling
Celebrate warmer weather and brighter days at the “Spring Fling!” Enjoy lunch, dancing, and music with a live DJ. Its all about relaxing, loosening up and having a good time, so dress casual!
This is a free event, but don’t forget to tip your DJ! Fun begins at 12:00 p.m.!
Deadline to register: Thursday, April 6, 2023!
Thursday, April 20, 2023 – TRIP – Tides Baseball Game!
We will leave the center at 10:30 a.m..
Trip Cost: $15 ticket , $.75 Parking (cash) and money for lunch at the ballpark!
Deadline sign up and pay: Monday, April 17, 2023!
Monday, April 24, 2023 – FOOD & GAMES – Afternoon Bunco & Dinner
from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.! Enjoy Hot Dogs, Chips, Potato Salad, & Dessert!
Cost: $3 for prizes.
Deadline to sign up and pay: Thursday, April 20, 2023!
Tuesday, April 25, 2023 – HEALTH PRESENTATION – “High Blood Pressure”
with Amy Underhill at 11:00 a.m.! A free box lunch will be provided to those who register before the deadline.
Deadline to sign up for presentation and lunch is: Friday, April 21, 2023!
Cooking with Latesa…
Brined Turkey Breast
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter, room temp
- 2 cups sugar
- 1 (11ounce) pack vanilla wafers
- 6 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 2 (6 ounce) packs frozen coconut, thawed
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
- Grease and flour a 10-12 cup Bundt pan.
- In a large bowl, use a mixer to cream the butter and sugar together.
- Add 1 egg at a time, beating well after each.
- Add crushed vanilla wafers and milk, mix well.
- Add coconut, vanilla and pecans, stir well to combine.
- Spread the batter into the prepared Bundt pan and bake for 1 hour and 25 minutes to 1 hour and 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out mostly clean with a few moist crumbs.
www.SouthernBite.com.
Powells Point Senior Center…
Everyday…
Monday’s
8:00-10:00 Coffee & Chat
April’s flavor – “Peeps”
9:00-1200 Dominos
Tuesday’s
9:30-11:00 Book Corner
1:00-3:00 Checkers & Games
Wednesday’s
11:00 Bingo
(No Bingo April 12 & 19)
9:00-12:00 Dominoes
Thursday’s
11:00 Exercise Ball
Drumming (Level I)
(April – Country Music)
1:00 – 3:00 Puzzles/Checkers/Adult Coloring Books
Friday’s
1:00 Bingo
(No Bingo April 7)
9:00-12:00 Dominoes
Special for April…
Monday, April 3, 2023 – Birthday Celebration
with Hot Fudge Sundaes at 1:00 p.m.! Don’t forget to sign up for lunch!
Wednesday, April 5, 2023 – GAMES – April Fools Mystery Bingo
at 1:00 p.m.! Bring a wrapped “gag gift” for fun rounds of Bingo!
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 – CRAFT CLASS – “Tissue Paper Lanterns”
Part one of two at 1:00 p.m.! We will be making beautiful tissue paper lanterns. Get as creative as you want and watch them light up!
Registration deadline: Thursday, April 6, 2023!
Wednesday, April 12, 2023 – TRIP – Cinema Café
to see “On a Wing and a Prayer,” Starring Dennis Quaid – After their pilot dies unexpectantly mid-flight, Doug Whites (Dennis Quaid) must safely land a plane and save his entire family from insurmountable danger!
Cost is ticket and money for lunch at the theatre.
Registration deadline: Tuesday, April 11, 2023!
Time will be announced at a later date.
Friday, April 14, 2023 – TRIP – Spring Fling at Barco
Celebrate warmer weather and brighter days at the “Spring Fling” at the Barco Center! Enjoy lunch, dancing, and music with a live DJ. Its all about relaxing, loosening up and having a good time, so dress casual!
This is a free event, but don’t forget to tip your DJ!
We will leave the center at 11:15 a.m.!
Deadline to sign up for trip will be: Thursday, April 6, 2023!
Monday, April 17, 2023 – TRIP – Shopping Norfolk Premium Outlets
at 10:30 a.m..
Cost: money for shopping and lunch.
Registration deadline: Friday, April 14, 2023!
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 – CRAFT CLASS – “Tissue Paper Lanterns”
Part two begins at 1:00 p.m.!
You must have participated in Part One!
Wednesday, April 19, 2023 – PRESENTATION – “Planting Herbs”
with Sheila & Chris from Cooperative Extension at 1:00 p.m.! Get that spring garden going with delightful herbs to season your food, grown from your own home! Learn about planting and upkeep!
Sign up deadline: Friday, April 14, 2023!
Laughing with Lorraine…
“April Fools Day:
Don’t believe anything and trust no one.
So, its basically like every other day of the year.
Carry on.”
~Unknown
Knotts Island Senior Center…
Everyday…
Monday’s
9:00-3:00 Puzzles & Games
9:30 Walk in the Park
Tuesday’s
9:00-3:00 Puzzles & Games
9:30 Gentle Chi Yoga
Wednesday’s
9:00-3:00 Puzzles & Games
9:30 Walk in the Park
Thursday’s
9:00-3:00 Puzzles & Games
9:30 Gentle Chi Yoga
Friday’s
9:00-3:00 Puzzles & Games
Special for April…
Mondays & Wednesdays – EXERCISE – Walk in the Park
at 9:30 a.m.! Let’s get back outside and walk our way to health, happiness and weight loss!
Monday, April 3, 2023 – EVENT – Decorate for Easter
at 1:00 p.m.! Time to welcome spring with flowers, bunnies and Easter eggs!
Thursday, April 6, 2023 – IN-HOUSE MOVIE – “Easter Parade”
at 10:00 a.m.! Movie tells the tale of a nightclub performer (Fred Astaire) who hires a naïve chorus girl (July Garland) to become his new dance partner to make his former partner jealous and to prove he can make any partner a star!
Don’t forget to sign up for lunch!
Tuesday, April 11, 2023 – TRIP – Back Bay Deli Market
at 10:30 a.m.! The Turkey on Cranberry Bread is making headlines!
Thursday, April 13, 2023 – CRAFT CLASS – Spring Card Making
at 1:00 p.m.! Pastor Diana Johnson will help us to create Spring themed cards to welcome spring and the return of warmth & light!
Friday, April 14, 2023 – TRIP – Spring Fling at Barco
Celebrate warmer weather and brighter days at the “Spring Fling” at the Barco Center. Enjoy lunch, dancing, and music with a live DJ. Its all about relaxing, loosening up and having a good time, so dress casual!
This is a free event, but don’t forget to tip your DJ!
We will leave the center at 10:30 a.m.!
Deadline to sign up for Spring Fling trip: Thursday, April 6, 2023!
Tuesday, April 18, 2023 – CRAFT CLASS – Rock Cairn Building Craft
at 1:00 p.m.! Rock cairns are artfully stacked piles or mounds of rocks used for decoration in bonsai pots. Let show our bonsai trees some rock love!
Friday, April 21, 2023 – TRIP – Virginia Beach Spring Craft Market
at 9:30 a.m..
Cost: $8 admission. (Receive $1 off admission by donating a canned food item to the Food Bank of Southeastern Virginia.)
Register by: Monday, April 17, 2023!
Monday, April 24, 2023 – Birthday Celebration
at 1:00 p.m.!
Thursday, April 27, 2023 – PRESENTATION – Micro-greens
with Sheila & Chris from Cooperative Extension at 1:00 p.m.! Micro-greens are nutrient dense tiny greens that may be grown in a short period of time and in limited space. De-stress in your own home garden!
Registration Deadline: Monday, April 24, 2023!
Friday, April 25, 2023 – CLASS – Bonsai Time
at 1:00 p.m.! Its time to wake those bonsai trees up with Pete the Bonsai Guy! Pete will evaluate your tree’s progress, re-pot if needed and give tips on watering, fertilizing and wiring. Don’t have a tree? We’ll have one for you!
“Do You Remember This?” …with Mari…
”Twitterpated? Yes. Nearly everybody gets twitterpated in the spring time.”
~Will Wright as Friend Owl in Bambi (1942)