May 2024
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!
All Senior Centers will be
CLOSED
Monday, May 27, 2024 – Memorial Day!
Knotts Island Senior Center CLOSED!
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 – Second Primary Election Voting!
Happy Mother’s Day
Sunday, May 12, 2024
Ready…set…go…
“West Virginia Train Trip”
Wednesday, September 25 – Friday, September 27, 2024
Your 3 day/2 night trip includes:
-
2 nights hotel accommodations, 2 breakfast at your hotel,
- 1 lunch served onboard the Train
- 2 fabulous Dinner Shows at the Grandy Dancer Dinner Theatre!
Premiere Show: Enjoy the fine musicianship and performance quality of this Branson-style variety show. Features impersonations, good time comedy interludes and just pure fun!
Tribute to Musical Legends: Enjoy this amazing show where performers pay tribute to such musical legends as Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, John & June Cash, Elvis & many more! - Enjoy a Scenic Railway Journey onboard the new Tygart Flyer, a climate controlled excursion that features two separate mountain grades, an “S” curve tunnel, densely forested slopes and a high bridge over the meandering Shavers Fork of the Cheat River. The trip culminates at the High Falls of Cheat, a waterfall located in one of the most remote and pristine settings in the region.
Cost: $699 per person, double occupancy. Travel protection (optional) $79 per person, double occupancy. (Single $849 per person, travel protection $92 per person.)
A $100 deposit per person is due by Friday, June 14, 2024!
Senior Games…
Albemarle 40th Annual Senior Games May Lineup…
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 | Camden Community Park
Cycling
Track
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 | Edenton United Methodist Church
Albemarle Senior Games Showcase
Community Highlights…
9th Annual – World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD) Walk
On Friday, June 7, 2024 between 10:00 a.m. & 2:00 p.m. we will travel to Elizabeth City for the World Elder Abuse Awareness Day Walk. The group will leave the Senior Center in Barco at 9:30 a.m.
Lunch will be provided. Purchase T-shirts in advance for $5.00.
Deadline to register is Friday May 10, 2024.
Haikus & Photography
Meet on Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. at the Moyock Public Library, 126 Campus Drive, Moyock, North Carolina 27958 to practice writing haikus that correlate with your own photography.
For more information call 252-435-6419.
Dawn’s Words of Wisdom
“We make a living by what we get,
but we make a life by what we give.”
~Winston Churchhill
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
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 Mexican Dominoes
2:00-3:00 Chi Yoga
(May 7, 14 & 21)
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 Pickleball
9:00-5:00 Horseshoes
10:00-12:00 Art Room
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…
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 – Birthday Celebration
at 12:30 p.m.!
Monday, May 6, 2024 – IN-HOUSE MOVIE – “Love Again”
at 12:00 p.m.! What if a random text message led to the love of your life? In this romantic comedy, dealing with the loss of her fiancé, Mira Ray sends a series of romantic text to his old cell phone number…not realizing the number was reassigned to Rob Burns new work phone. A journalist, Rob is captivated by the honesty in the beautifully confessional texts. When he’s assigned to write a profile of megastar Celine Dion, he enlist her help in figuring out how to meet Mira in person…and win her heart.
Popcorn will be served!
Friday, May 10, 2024 – LUNCH – Mother’s Day Luncheon
at 11:00 a.m.! Enjoy sandwiches, sides and a dessert. Mothers may bring one adult guest.
MUST register guest at time of sign up!
Registration deadline: Monday, May 6, 2024!
Monday, May 13, 2024 – DEMOSTRATION – Self Defense
given by Currituck County Sheriffs Department at 1:00 p.m.!
Tuesday, May 14, 2024 – PRESENTATION – “Mini Works of Art”
with Amber from the Moyock Library at 10:00 a.m.!
Registration deadline: Friday, May 10, 2024!
Thursday, May 16, 2024 – TRIP – Daytime Tides Baseball Game
at 10:30 a.m.!
Cost: $17 ticket and $.75 parking (cash) and money for lunch at the ballpark.
Deadline to sign up and pay: Monday, May 13, 2024!
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 – PRESENTATION – “Heat Stroke & Sun Safety “
given by Amanda Betts from Albemarle Regional Health Department at 11:00 a.m..
Free Box lunch.
Registration deadline: Thursday, May 16, 2024!
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 – 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: Friday, May 10, 2024!
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 – TRIP – 4 Hour Head Boat Fishing Trip
at Rudee Inlet in Virginia Beach! Hosted by Parks and Recreation Director, Jason Weeks.
Cost: $40 per person (all supplies provided) and money for lunch.
Group will leave from in front of the Senior Center at 6:15 a.m. sharp! Trip is limited!
Deadline to sign up and pay: Friday, May 17, 2024!
Cooking with Latesa…
Healthy, Easy Cowboy Salsa
Ingredients:
- 1 can corn
- 1 can black beans
- 6 Roma tomatoes
- 1/2 bunch cilantro, minced
- 4 green onions
- 1 package of Italian dressing mix
- 2 limes, zest from 1, juice from 2
Directions:
Drain and rinse the corn and black beans.- In a large bowl, combine corn, beans, tomatoes, cilantro and green onions.
- In a small bowl, combine dressing mix and zest of one lime and juice of two limes.
- Add dressing combination to the veggies and toss together.
- Serve with tortilla or plantain chips.
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Powells Point Senior Center…
Everyday…
Monday’s
8:00-10:00 Coffee & Chat
9:00-12:00 Dominoes
1:00 Exercise & Bingo
(No Classes May 5 & 27)
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 Bingo
(No Bingo May 15 & 29)
Thursday’s
8:00-10:00 Coffee & Chat
11:00 Exercise Ball Drumming – Level I
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
Special for May…
Friday, May 3, 2024 – GAMES – Sorority Alpha Kappa Alpha calling Bingo
at 1:00 p.m.! Lets give AKA a warm welcome!
Monday, May 6, 2024 – PARTY TRIP – “Cinco de Mayo” at Knotts Island!
We will have a Taco Bar and a Piñata game! We will leave the center at 11:00 a.m.!
Registration deadline: Friday, May 3, 2024!
Tuesday, May 7, 2024 – Birthday Celebration
at 12:30 p.m.!
Friday, May 10, 2024 – LUNCHEON TRIP – Mother’s Day at Barco Center!
Enjoy sandwiches, sides and a dessert. We will leave the center at 10:15 a.m.. Mothers may bring one adult guest!
MUST register guest at time of sign up!
Registration deadline: Monday, May 6, 2024!
Wednesday, May 15, 2024 – TRIP – “Pizza Party!”
Who loves Pizza??? We are going to Wise Guys Pies to enjoy PIZZA for lunch at 11:30 a.m.!
Cost: money for lunch.
Registration deadline: Monday, May 13, 2024!
Tuesday, May 21, 2024 – CRAFT CLASS – “Hydro Dripping Art”
at 1:00 p.m.! Learn how to use water and spray paint to make cool artwork! We will be dripping small vases.
Registration deadline: Monday, May 13, 2024!
Thursday, May 23, 2024 – PRESENTATION – “Grow your own Garden Container”
with /Sheila Gregory & Adam Formella from Currituck Cooperative Extension at 1:00 p.m.!
Registration deadline: Friday, May 17, 2024!
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 – TRIP – “Corolla Wild Horse Farm”
at 10:15 a.m.! We will go to the Corolla Wild Horse farm in Grandy to see horses that needed to be removed from the beach. We will also view the film “Secrets of Corolla,” a 32 minute documentary on wild horses.
Cost: Farm is FREE (donations accepted) and money for lunch at El Portillo after farm.
Registration deadline: Friday, May 24, 2024!
Laughing with Lorraine…
“Never go to a Doctor whose office plants have died.”
~Erma Bombeck
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 May…
Wednesday, May 1, 2024 – DECORATION TIME – Cinco de Mayo
at 1:00 p.m.!
Friday, May 3, 2024 – COOKING – Sourdough Part 3
at 1:00 p.m.! We’ll make sourdough tortillas and enchilada wraps.
Registration deadline: Wednesday, May 1, 2024!
Monday, May 6, 2024 – TRIP & PARTY – Cinco de Mayo with Powells Point
at 12:00 p.m.! The Powells Point seniors will be joining us for a Taco Bar and a Piñata Game!
Registration deadline: Friday, May 3, 2024!
Friday, May 10, 2024 – CLASS – Bonsai Time
at 1:00 p.m.! Spring is here and the little trees are waking up and ready for pruning, repotting and feeding! Don’t have a Bonsai tree? We’ll have starter trees for you!
Thursday, May 16, 2024 – CRAFT CLASS – Card Making
with Pastor Diana at 1:00 p.m.! May flower and birthday cards are this months theme!
Monday, May 20, 2024 – Birthday Celebration
at 1:00 p.m.!
Wednesday, May 22, 2024 – CRAFT CLASS – “Do-It-Yourself” Mosquito Trap
at 1:oo p.m.! We’ll use plastic soda bottles, yeast and sugar to create safe and refillable mosquito traps to use in and around our homes.
Friday, May 24, 2024 – CELEBRATION – “Memorial Day Picnic & Games”
in the park at 12:00 p.m.! Come celebrate Memorial Day with picnic foods and games like cornhole and croquet!
Registration deadline: Monday, May 20, 2024!
Wednesday, May 29, 2024 – TRIP – Morris Farm Market
at 10:30 a.m.! Spring vegetables and fruits, crafts and more at one of our local farm markets!
Registration deadline: Friday, May 24, 2024!
“You Must Remember This?” with Mari Mann…
“In the summertime, when the weather is high,
you can stretch right up and touch the sky.”
~”In The Summertime” by Mungo Jerry, 1970