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!
December Newsletter (PDF)
December Menu
Senior Centers Christmas Closings
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Thursday, December 26, 2024
There will be NO Home Delivered or Congregate Meals served the week of
Monday, December 23, 2024 to Friday, December 27, 2024
Ready… Set… Go…
Washington D.C. Trip
Enjoy a 3 Day/2 Night trip to Washington, D.C. Monday, April 7 to Wednesday, April 9, 2025! The D.C. skyline is marked by some of the world’s most celebrated Monuments. In spring, some of the monuments are framed by the beautiful, famous Cherry Blossom Trees that surround the Tidal Basin.
Your trip includes:
2 nights hotel accommodations,- 2 breakfasts at your hotel, 1 lunch and 1 dinner.
- Lunch cruise aboard the Brand New Spirit of Washington where you will spend an unforgettable afternoon on the Potomac River!
- A guided tour to see sights such as:
- Capital Building,
- Georgetown,
- National Archives,
- Washington Monuments,
- War Memorials
- Pentagon
- National Mall that holds more than 12 museums including the Smithsonian Institute – the Worlds Largest Museum founded in 1846.
- Tour of Arlington National Cemetery – the most famous cemetery in the country that is the resting place for more than 300,000 veterans.
Cost: $699 per person – double occupancy. Travel insurance is available upon request.
$100 deposit per person is due by Friday, January 17, 2025.
Donate To…
Elderly Food Basket Programs…
The Currituck County Senior Center will be collecting can/box food items to help support this program sponsored by the Currituck County Department of Social Services.
Please stop by and place your donation in the box located in our lobby by Friday, December 6, 2024!
Santa for Seniors
The holiday season is a joyous time of year for many people, but can be lonely for some older adults who may not have family or friends to celebrate with. The Currituck County Senior Center will be accepting donations for our annual Home Bound Christmas bags.
New/unopened items will be accepted only. Donation examples include:
- Tissues,
- Hand soap,
- Hand sanitizer,
- unscented lotion,
- Dove body soap
- Wrapped candy.
Donations will be accepted through Friday, December 6, 2025!
Senior Outreach…
The Senior Center Bell Choir will be performing at the:
- Whalehead Club in Corolla on Friday, December 13, 2024
- Shawboro Ruritan Club on Tuesday, December 17, 2024
- Annual Currituck County Senior Center Christmas Party on Friday, December 20, 2024 in Barco!
Dawn’s Words of Wisdom
“It is Christmas in the heart that puts Christmas in the air.”
~W.T Willis
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
10:00-12:00 Sewing Room
11:00-12:00 Bingo
(No Bingo December 23)
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
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 Book Club
(December 11)
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 Pickleball
9:00-5:00 Horseshoes
10:30 Alzheimer’s Support Group
(December 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 December…
Monday, December 2, 2024 – IN-HOUSE MOVIE – I Heard the Bells
at 12:00 p.m.! The inspiring true story behind the beloved Christmas carol and its author, Henry Wadsworth Longfellow. Known as America’s Poet, Henry leads an idyllic life – until the day his world is shattered by tragedy. With a nation divided by Civil War and his family torn apart, Henry puts down his pen, silenced by grief. But it’s the sound of Christmas morning that reignites the poet’s lost voice as he discovers the resounding hope of rekindled faith.
Cookies & Eggnog will be served!
Wednesday, December 4, 2024 – Birthday Celebration
at 12:30 p.m.!
Thursday, December 5, 2024 – TRIP – Shopping & Lunch
Greenbrier Mall at 10:30 a.m.!
Cost: lunch at the mall.
Wednesday, December 11, 2024 – TRIP – Christmas Laser Light Show
in Plymouth! Your favorite songs of the season synchronized with Lasers dancing across the sky!
We will leave the center at 3:45 p.m..
Cost: $5.00
Registration Deadline: Monday, December 9, 2024!
Monday, December 16, 2024 – IN-HOUSE MOVIE – The Christmas Candle
at 12:00 p.m.! A pastor who’s suffered a personal loss accepts a position in a town that believes in a Christmas miracle candle, which he strives to abolish.
Hot Cocoa & Marshmallows will be served!
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 – CHRISTMAS EVENT – Holiday Cake Walk
at 11:00 a.m.. Enjoy Christmas tunes while walking for a chance to win Christmas Goodies!
Registration Deadline: Friday, December 13, 2024!
Friday, December 20, 2024 – CHRISTMAS EVENT – Annual Senior Christmas Party
at 12:00 p.m.! Enjoy a catered lunch of Chicken, Ham, sides, rolls and dessert. There will also be a visit from Santa and a performance by the Senior Bell Choir!
Registration Deadline: Friday, December 13, 2024!
Monday, December 30, 2024 – GAMES & DINNER – Monday Night Bunco & Dinner
from 2:00 – 5:00 p.m.! Dinner will be BBQ, Coleslaw, Mac and Cheese, and Dessert.
Cost: $3 for prizes. Deadline: Friday, December 19, 2024!
Cooking with Latesa…
Eggnog Pie (No-Bake)
Ingredients:
Base Ingredients:
- 1 prepared graham cracker crust
- 1 3.4 ounce box vanilla instant pudding
- 1 1/2 cups eggnog
- 2 cups whipped topping
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Directions:
- In medium bowl combine eggnog and pudding mix, and beat with an electric mixer.
- Fold in whipped topping and nutmeg until fluffy.
- Spoon mixture into prepared graham cracker crust, and spread evenly.
- Sprinkle w/additional nutmeg.
- Refrigerate for 4 hours or until firm.
www.KitchenFunWithMy3Sons.com
Powells Point Senior Center…
Everyday…
Monday’s
8:00-10:00 Coffee & Chat
9:00-1200 Dominos
1:00 Exercise & Bingo
Tuesday’s
8:00-10:00 Coffee & Chat
9:30-11:00 Book Corner
1:00-3:00 Checkers & Games
Wednesday’s
8:00-10:00 Coffee & Chat
9:00-12:00 Dominoes
1:00 Exercise & Bingo
Thursday’s
8:00-10:00 Coffee & Chat
11:00 Exercise Ball
Drumming (Level I)
(No Class December 26)
1:00 – 3:00 Puzzles/Checkers/Adult Coloring Books
Friday’s
8:00-10:00 Coffee & Chat
9:00-12:00 Dominoes
1:00 Bingo
(No Bingo December 6 & 20)
Special for December…
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 – BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
at 12:30 p.m.!
Registration Deadline: Monday, December 2, 2024!
Thursday, December 5, 2024 – CENTER CHRISTMAS DECORATION TIME – Christmas Tree
at 12:30 p.m.. We will celebrate the season with Gingerbread Cookies and eggnog!
Registration Deadline: Monday, December 2, 2024!
Friday, December 6, 2024 – SHOPPING & LUNCH TRIP – Norfolk Outlets
at 10:30 a.m..
Cost: money for shopping and lunch at the outlets!
Registration Deadline: Thursday, December 5, 2024!
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 – CRAFT CLASS – “Snowy Mason Jars”
at 1:00 p.m.! Make a festive holiday decoration with scent and lights! Keep for yourself or give to a friend!
Registration Deadline: Friday, December 6, 2024!
Friday, December 13, 2024 – CHRISTMAS GAMES – Christmas Bingo
at 1:00 p.m.! Bring in a NEW wrapped prize for Mystery Christmas Bingo! It’s always fun to unwrap a gift! (No gifts over $5, please.)
Registration Deadline: Thursday, December 12, 2024!
Tuesday, December 17, 2024 – COOKING CLASS – “Wholesome Delights”
Sweet Potato Muffins with Sheila & Chris from Cooperative Extension at 1:00 p.m.! Nutritious Sweet Potato Muffins for a healthier you!
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, December 11, 2024!
Friday, December 20, 2024 – CHRISTMAS TRIP – Annual Senior Christmas Party
at Barco! Enjoy a catered lunch of Chicken, Ham, sides, rolls and dessert. There will also be a visit from Santa and a performance by the Senior Bell Choir! We will leave the center at 11:15 a.m.!
Registration Deadline: Friday, December 13, 2024!
Monday, December 30, 2024 – LUNCH TRIP – Henrys
at 11:00 a.m.!
Registration Deadline: Friday, December 20, 2024!
Laughing with Lorraine…
“Dear Santa
I’ve been good all year.
Most of the time.
Once in awhile.
Never mind, I’ll buy my own stuff.
~Unknown
Knotts Island Senior Center…
Everyday…
Monday’s
9:30 Walk in the Park
10:00-3:00 Puzzles & Games
Tuesday’s
9:30 Gentle Chi Yoga
10:00-3:00 Puzzles & Games
Wednesday’s
9:30 Walk in the Park
10:00-3:00 Puzzles & Games
Thursday’s
9:30 Gentle Chi Yoga
10:00-3:00 Puzzles & Games
Friday’s
9:30 Exercise Ball Drumming
10:00-3:00 Puzzles & Games
Special for December...
Thursday, December 3, 2024 – CENTER CHRISTMAS DECORATION TIME – Christmas
at 1:00 p.m.! There’s no place like the senior center for holiday decorations!
Thursday, December 5, 2024 – TRIP & LUNCH – Mackay Island Drive-thru
at 10:30 a.m.! On Open Roads Days, Mackay Island Wildlife Refuge opens access to areas in the Refuge that are normally closed. We’ll Drive-thru and hope to see bald eagles, ducks & geese and have lunch at Blackwater Trading Post!
Friday, December 6, 2024 – IN-HOUSE MOVIE – Annual “A Christmas Carol”
at 10:30 a.m.! Cranky & curmudgeonly Scrooge learns the error of his unkind ways and the true meaning of Christmas! Starring Alistair Sim, 1951.
Tuesday, December 10, 2024 – CRAFT CLASS – Snowball & Felt Craft
at 1:00 p.m.! We’ll fill plastic snowball ornaments with beads, seashells & other festive items. We will be making felt ornaments as well!
Friday, December 13, 2024 – CRAFT CLASS – Card-making
with Pastor Diana at 1:00 p.m.! Christmas cards & New Year’s cards to brighten the season!
Monday, December 16, 2024 – Birthday Celebration
at 1:00 p.m.!
Friday, December 20, 2024 – CHRISTMAS TRIP – Annual Senior Christmas Party
at Barco! Enjoy a catered lunch of Chicken, Ham, sides, rolls and dessert. There will also be a visit from Santa and a performance by the Senior Bell Choir! We will leave the center at 10:30 a.m.!
Registration Deadline: Friday, December 13, 2024!
Friday, December 27, 2024 – SHOPPING & LUNCH TRIP – Panera Bread & Walmart
at 10:30 a.m.! We will have lunch at Panera Bread at Red Mill Commons and then onto “after” Christmas shopping at Walmart!
Registration Deadline: Monday, December 23, 2024!
Tuesday, December 31, 2024 – GAME DAY – New Year’s Eve
at 10 a.m.! Ring in the new year with a marathon Game Day! Uno, Bingo & more!
“Do You Remember This?” …with Mari…
”Life is a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death”
~Auntie Mame (Rosalind Russell) in Auntie Mame, 1958
