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!
January Newsletter (PDF)
Januaryr Menu
All Senior Centers will be
CLOSED
Thursday, January 1, 2026 for New Year’s Day!
Monday, January 19, 2026 for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day!
Ready…Set…Go…
FREE AARP Tax Preparation
Appointments can be made starting Monday, January 12, 2026!
NO Walk-Ins will be accepted.
Tax Prep will be on Thursdays ONLY starting Thursday, February 5, 2026.
You must be a Currituck County resident due to limited time slots!
Tax Preparation is geared towards low to moderate income; certain filing restrictions apply.
Tax preparation is open to the public regardless of age.
For more information or to schedule an appointment call Currituck County Senior Center 252-232-3505
Enjoy a 3-day, 2-night TRIP to Lancaster & Hershey, Pennsylvania!
Dates: Tuesday, May 5 – Thursday, May 7, 2026
Your trip includes:
- Two nights of hotel accommodations
- Two breakfasts at your hotel
- Two delicious dinners, including one Amish-style dinner
- Admission to the Sight & Sound Theatre production of JOSHUA
- A guided tour of Hershey, PA, featuring visits to Hershey’s Chocolate World and Kitchen Kettle Village
Cost: $529 per person, based on double occupancy
Travel insurance: Optional
Deposit: $100 per person due by Friday, January 30, 2026
Please call the Senior Center at 252-232-3505 before mailing your deposit to confirm availability.
Thank You!…
We would like to “Thank” the community for the amazing support over the Holiday Season. The “Santa for Seniors” and “Elderly Food Basket” drives were beyond successful!
We want to also express our Gratitude to all the different groups/organizations, community citizens, and county staff that donated gift bags, Christmas cards, and additional items to help support our seniors!
Did you know…
Bell Choir
The Bell Choir will be performing at: Laurel Park in Elizabeth City on Monday, January 12, 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.
Are You A Card Player?
We are seeking additional Hand & Foot Card players!
If you know how to play or are interesting in learning please call Senior Center at 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
“And now we welcome the new year.
Full of things that have never been.””
~ Rainer Maria Rilke
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
10:00 Book Club
(January 14)
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
10:00 Bowl at Albemarle Lanes
10:30 Alzheimer’s Support Group
(January 15)
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 January…
Friday, January 2, 2026 – CELEBRATION – New Year and January’s Birthdays
with Ice Cream Sundae’s at 12:30 p.m.!
Monday, January 5, 2026 – IN-HOUSE MOVIE – “Greenland”
at 12:00 p.m.! To save his family from a catastrophic end of times, a man embarks on a risky quest to locate the last hope for salvation and witness the worst of mankind in the battle of survival. Starring Gerad Butler, Marena Baccaren and Roger Dale Floyd.
Wednesday, January 14, 2026 – TRIP – Cinema Café
to see “Greenland 2: Migration,” The surviving Garrity family must leave the safety of the Greenland Bunker and embark on a perilous journey across the decimated frozen wasteland of Europe to find a new home.
Cost: ticket and money for lunch at the theatre.
Time is To Be Announced (TBA).
Wednesday, January 21, 2026 – TRAINING – All Daily Activiites CANCELLED
due to on-site staff training!
Thursday, January 22, 2026 – TRIP – “The American Revolution Experience”
traveling exhibit at the Camden County Library! An innovative pop-up exhibition that includes display panels and interactive digital kiosk that use storytelling, illustration, technology and unique artifacts and primary accounts to connect modern audiences with people and places that shaped the birth of our nation.
We will leave the center at 10:30 a.m.
Cost: money for lunch at Taylor’s Oak following the library.
Wednesday, January 28, 2026 – PRESENTATION – “Respecting Choices”
by Kayla White with Albemarle Commission at 10:30 a.m.! Respecting Choices is a program that ensures individuals’ preferences and decisions for healthcare are known and honored for end-of-life care. Come and receive information to ensure your health wishes will be carried out, even if you can’t advocate for yourself. Learn how to document your choices, choose the right person to make your decisions, and communicate your values and goals about medical treatment choices!
Thursday, January 29, 2026 – TRIP – Breakfast & Bingo at “Beachcombers”
at the beach! We will leave the center at 8:00 a.m.!
Cost: $12.80 (including tax + tip) for breakfast buffet.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 14, 2026.
Cooking with Latesa…
5 Ingredient Sugar Cookie Fudge
Ingredients:
- 2 (14 oz.) cans sweetened condensed milk
- 1 1/2 cups Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie mix
- 5 cups white chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions:
Spray 9 inch square baking pan with cooking spray.- Line bottom and sides with parchment paper.
- Heat sweetened condensed milk in a large saucepan over medium heat, stirring often, until hot but not boiling, about 3 minutes.
- Whisk in cookie mix until smooth.
- Add chocolate chips, butter, and vanilla.
- Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly and scraping bottom of saucepan with a silicone spatula, until chocolate is melted and smooth.
- Transfer to prepared pan and spread into an even layer.
- Top with sprinkles if desired, pressing gently to adhere.
- Chill in fridge uncovered until set, about 2 hours.
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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
9:30-11:00 Book Corner
11:00 Exercise Ball Drumming
(No class January 6)
1:00-3:00 Checkers & Games
Wednesday’s
8:00-12:00 Coffee & Chat
12:00 Bingo
(No Bingo January 21)
1:00 Dominoes
Thursday’s
8:00-12:00 Coffee & Chat
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 January…
Friday, January 2, 2026 – GAMES – Special New Year’s BINGO
at 1:00 p.m.!
Tuesday, January 6, 2026 – CELEBRATION – Birthday
at 12:30 p.m.!
Friday, January 16, 2026 – TRIP – Lunch at Henrys & Bowling at OBX Bowling Lanes!
Bring your own ball and shoes, if you have them!
We will leave the center at 10:30 a.m.
Cost: money for lunch and bowling -$7.50 per person per game, plus $5.00 shoe rental. (or 2 games and shoe rental for $20)
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 14, 2026!
Friday, January 23, 2026 – TRIP – “Kill Devil Distillery & Jolly Roger”
continuing our series “Hops, Harvest & Raising Cane!” We will have lunch at Jolly Roger and then on to Manteo to the distillery! No tour, but you can do a tasting and learn about the different rums they offer.
Cost: money for lunch.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 21, 2026!
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 – PRESENTATION – Drumming Demo
at 10:30 a.m.! If you are interested in Exercise Ball Drumming, or have been attending classes, come on out and lets have some fun!
Thursday, January 29, 2026 – TRIP – “Breakfast & Bingo”
at Beachcombers!
We will leave the center at 8:30 a.m.
Cost: $12.80 (including tax + tip) for breakfast buffet.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, January 14, 2026!
Friday, January 30, 2026 – CRAFT CLASS – Lip Balm
Making your own Homemade Lip Balm at 1:00 p.m.! Protect your lips from these blustery cold days! Knotts Island seniors will be joining us!
Congregate lunch at 12:00 p.m.! (need to sign up for lunch!)
Registration Deadline: Friday, January 23, 2026!
Laughing with Lorraine…
“Why was January a good month for snowmen?
The finally got a chance to chill out and relax!”
~Unknown
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 Drumming Exercise
11:00 Ball Drumming
Wednesday’s
9:30 Walk in the Park
10:00 Puzzles & Games
11:00 Chair Exercise
Thursday’s
9:30 Walk in the Park
10:000 Puzzles & Games
11:00 Ball Drumming
Friday’s
9:30 Walk in the Park
Special for January…
Wednesday, November 5, 2025 – PRESENTATION & TRIP – Scams
at the Currituck Senior Center on “Scams” given by Shannon Ray, Albemarle Commission. We will leave the center at 9:30 a.m. for the presentation that starts at 11:00 a.m. Each year, millions of elderly Americans fall victim to some type of financial fraud or confidence scheme, including romance, lottery, and sweepstakes scams – just to name a few. Learning how to identify scams and how to protect yourself is the first step in safeguarding your finances.
Cost: money for lunch at Currituck BBQ after presentation.
Thursday, November 6, 2025 – GAMES – Bingo
at 10:00 a.m.!
Friday, November 7, 2025 – CRAFT CLASS – Scrapbooking & Cardmaking
with Pastor Diana at 11:00 a.m. & Cardmaking with Pastor Diana at 1:00 p.m.!
Monday, November 10, 2025 – IN HOUSE MOVIE – Thelma and Louise
at 11:00 a.m.! Louise is working in a diner as a waitress and has some problems with her boyfriend Jimmy, who, as a musician, is always on the road. Thelma is married to Darryl who likes his wife to stay quiet in the kitchen so that he can watch football on TV. One day they decide to break out of their normal life and jump in the car and hit the road. Their journey, however, turns into a flight when Louise kills a man who threatens to rape Thelma. They decide to go to Mexico, but soon they are hunted by American police.
Popcorn will be served!
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 – CRAFT CLASS – Making Poinsettia Lapel Pins
with Cindy at 11:00 a.m.!
Wednesday, November 12, 2025 – Birthday Celebration
at 1:00 p.m.!
Tuesday, November 18, 2025 – CRAFT CLASS – Grapevine Wreaths
with Pastor Diana at 1:00 p.m.!
Wednesday, November 19, 2025 – TRIP – Norfolk Botanical Garden of Lights
which includes a Mobility Shuttle ride that last about 25 minutes taking guest on a journey through the stunning Garden of Lights. We will leave the senior center at 3:30 p.m..
Cost: $24.00 ticket, $22.00 for military. *Once tickets are purchased money is non-refundable.
Registration Deadline: Monday, November 3, 2025!
Tuesday, November 25, 2025 – CRAFT CLASS – Making Turkeys with Artificial Pumpkins
with Barb at 1:00 p.m.!
Wednesday, November 26, 2025 – TRIP – Rivers Casino in Portsmouth
at 10:00 a.m.!
Cost: money for lunch and fun at the casino!
Registration Deadline: Thursday, November 20, 2025!
“Think on it”…
“Volunteers are special because they freely give their time,
energy, and skills to a cause they care about, showing
selflessness, compassion, and community spirit.”
