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!
October Newsletter (PDF)
October Menu
Ready…Set…G0…
Bell Choir
The Bell Choir will be performing at Needham’s on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 2:30 p.m.! 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.
Interested?
We are compiling an Interest Only list for seniors that may want to play Chess (added to Senior Games) and Mahjongg.
Have your name added to the list by calling Currituck County Senior Center at 252-232-3505.
Did You Know…
Veteran Tax Exemption!
The state of North Carolina offers a property tax exemption to 100% permanent and total disabled veterans.
The first $45,000 of a disabled veterans’ assessed value of a permanent residence is exempt from property taxes.
For more information contact Noel Gregory, Veteran Services Officer, serving Currituck and Camden County, North Carolina by:
Phone: 252-435-4593
Email: [email protected]
Online: Contact Veteran Service Officer
Save The Date…
Future Activities
Sign-ups are not available at this time. Please watch for updates in upcoming newsletters.
Upcoming Events
- Holiday Craft Series: Friday, November 7, 14 & 21, 2025
- Senior Christmas Party: Friday, December 19, 2025
Corolla…
Medicare Presentation
Cameron Lowe from the Currituck Cooperative Extension will be at the Corolla Library on Friday, October 24, 2025 at 1:00 p.m. to give a presentation on Medicare and answer questions. Registration is required, call Currituck County Senior Center 252-232-3505.
Your Input is Needed…
Share Your Input on Local Transportation
Whether you live, work, or travel in Camden, Pasquotank, or Currituck Counties, your feedback is important and will help guide planning efforts for the years ahead.
This study is a partnership between Camden County, Currituck County, Pasquotank County, the Albemarle Rural Planning Organization (ARPO), the City of Elizabeth City, and the North Carolina Department of Transportation (NCDOT).
Please take the online survey today:
Dawn’s Words of Wisdom
“A fallen leaf is nothing more than a summer’s wave goodbye.”
~ 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 Book Club
(October 15)
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
10:00 Bowl at Albemarle Lanes
(Meet at Albemarle Lanes)
10:30 Alzheimer’s Support Group
(October 23)
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 October…
Wednesday, October 1, 2025 – Birthday Celebration
at 12:30 p.m.!
Thursday, October 2, 2025 – TRIP & LUNCH- Chrysler Museum
leaving the center at 9:30 a.m.! Enjoy time exploring the museum before a Glass Blowing Demo at 12:00 p.m.!
Cost: money for a quick bite at Chick-fil-A following the museum.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 1, 2025!
Friday, October 3, 2025 – PARTY – “Oktoberfest”
at 1:00 p.m.! Join us for snacks, music and games including a round or two of German themed Bingo!
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 1, 2025!
Monday, October 6, 2025 – IN-HOUSE MOVIE – “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice” (2024)
at 12:00 p.m.! Starring Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder! After a family tragedy, the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidently opens the portal to the afterlife.
Popcorn will be served!
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 – TRIP & LUNCH – Williamsburg Premium Outlets
at 9:00 a.m.!
Cost: money for lunch at the outlets.
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 – PRESENTATION – “Barn Squares”
We will be traveling to Moyock Library, we will leave the center at 2:30 p.m.. Learn the history of Barn Squares and paint your own!
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 3, 2025!
Friday, October 17, 2025 – PICNIC – Fish Fry
Enjoy our Fish Fry outside under the pavilion at 12:00 p.m.! Fried Fish, Coleslaw, Potatoes & Hushpuppies will be served. Games and music will add to the fun day (weather permitting!)
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 10, 2025!
Monday, October 20, 2025 – EVENT – Butterbean Auction
at 11:00 a.m.! Bid on your favorite items with butterbeans!
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 – EVENT – “Senior Health & Wellness Day”
from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.! Get your flu shot! Receive information from varying vendors on health, financial, local services and MUCH MORE! This year we will also have on hand Currituck/Camden’s Veteran Services Officer, our Opioid Program Coordinator, and a hands on “Tech Corner” to name just a few!
It is a great opportunity to come out and see what your community has to offer while gaining valuable information and resources to serve your needs.
Door Prizes and a FREE box lunch will be provided.
Registration Required! Deadline to register: Wednesday, October 15, 2025!
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 – TRIP & LUNCH – Nauticus
Take a Self-guided tour of the USS Battleship Wisconsin! Stopping for a great lunch at Mission BBQ!
Cost: $20.85; Military $18.65 and money for lunch.
NOTE: *once tickets are purchased they are non-refundable.
Registration Deadline to sign up and pay: Thursday, October 23, 2025!
Friday, October 31, 2025 – EVENT – Halloween Treats
at 12:00 p.m.!
Cooking with Latesa…
3 Ingredient Candied Pepitas
Ingredients:
- 1 cup raw pumpkin seeds
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
Directions:
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat, toast the pepitas until they turn light brown, begin to pop, and smell fragrant. Stir frequently.
- Transfer to cool plate.
- In the same skillet melt the sugar without stirring– shake the pan if necessary to distribute the sugar in even layer.
- Once golden or amber, turn off the heat, add the toasted pepitas and sea salt, and stir to combine with a heat safe spatula.
- When the pepitas all clump together, transfer to a cool plate.
- Once cooled, break into pieces.
- Store at room temperature.
www.AlexAndRacooks.com
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
9:30-11:00 Book Corner
1:00-3:00 Checkers & Games
Wednesday’s
8:00-12:00 Coffee & Chat
9:00-12:00 Dominoes
1:00 Exercise & Bingo
Thursday’s
8:00-12:00 Coffee & Chat
11:00 Exercise Ball
Drumming (Level I)
1:00 – 3:00 Puzzles/Checkers/Adult Coloring Books
Friday’s
8:00-12:00 Coffee & Chat
9:00-12:00 Dominoes
1:00 Bingo
(No Bingo October 3 & 31)
Special for October…
Friday, October 3, 2025 – PARTY & TRIP – Oktoberfest
at the Barco Center at 1:00 p.m.! Lets join our friends for snacks, music and games including a round or two of German themed Bingo!
We will leave the center at 11:15 a.m. to have congregate lunch in Barco before the fun begins!
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 1, 2025!
Monday, October 6, 2025 – CRAFT CLASS – “Pumpkin Dunking”
at 1:00 p.m.! Getting into the fall spirit with “Pumkin Dunking,” a unique art technique using pumpkins!
Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 2, 2025!
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 – October Birthday Celebration Surprise
at 12:30 p.m.!
Tuesday, October 14, 2025 – CRAFT CLASS – “Cheese Cloth Ghosts”
at 1:00 p.m.! Make spooky little ghost to set around your home, just in time for Halloween!
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 10, 2025!
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 – HOPS, HARVEST & RAISING CANE TRIP – Wasserhund Brewing Company
Over the next 12 months, we will embark on a series of Breweries, Wineries & Distilleries. Learning the craft of making Wine, Beer and Spirits at some stops, but not all! Our first stop will be Wasserhund Brewing Company in Chesapeake!
We will leave the center at 10:30 a.m..
Cost: money for lunch at the Brewery.
Registration Deadline: Monday, October 13, 2025!
Monday, October 20, 2025 – COOKING CLASS – “Dipping into Fall”
with Heather from Cooperative Extension at 1:00 p.m.! Heather will show us how to make delicious dips for our fall themed parties! Come learn and have a taste!
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 15, 2025!
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 – EVENT & TRIP – “Senior Health & Wellness Day”
from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.! Get your flu shot! Receive information from varying vendors on health, financial, local services and MUCH MORE! This year we will also have on hand Currituck/Camden’s Veteran Services Officer, our Opioid Program Coordinator, and a hands on “Tech Corner” to name just a few! It is a great opportunity to come out and see what your community has to offer while gaining valuable information and resources to serve your needs. Door Prizes and a
FREE box lunch will be provided.
We will leave the center at 10:30 a.m.!
Registration Required! Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 15, 2025!
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 – COMMUNITY SERVICE CRAFT – Coasters
at 1:00 p.m.! Over the next several months we will doing various projects to put together a gift basket for local EMTs to show appreciation for what they do for us! We will be making coasters this month!
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 24, 2025!
Friday, October 31, 2025 – PARTY – Halloween
at 12:00 p.m.! The Knotts Island seniors will join us for Witches Brew Stew & Broomsticks (Brunswick Stew & Breadsticks) along with Black Forest Cherry Cake & Graveyard Cake! Wear your spookiest costume!
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 24, 2025!
Laughing with Lorraine…
“Why did the skeleton go to the Halloween Party alone?”
“Because he had NO-body to go with him!”
~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
11:00 Drumming Exercise
Wednesday’s
9:30 Walk in the Park
10:00 Puzzles & Games
Thursday’s
9:30 Walk in the Park
10:00 Puzzles & Games
Friday’s
9:30 Walk in the Park
10:00 Puzzles & Games
Special for October…
Friday, October 3, 2025 – PARTY & TRIP – Oktoberfest
Visit the Barco center! Lets join our friends for snacks, music and games including a round or two of German themed Bingo!
We will leave the center at 11:30 a.m.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 1, 2025!
Monday, October 6, 2025 – IN-HOUSE MOVIE – “Marley & Me”
at 12:00 p.m.! Starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Anniston as John & Jenny Grogan, a young couple who contemplate the decision to start a family. Then came Marley, and adorable Labrador pup who flunks obedience school and quickly turns his new home into a disaster area.
Popcorn will be served.
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 – CRAFT CLASS – Card Making & Treat Boxes
with Pastor Diana at 1:00 p.m.! Making cards and treat boxes for our community outreach project!
Friday, October 10, 2025 – CRAFT CLASS – Scrapbooking
with Pastor Diana at 11:00 a.m.!
Wednesday, October 15, 2025 – CRAFT CLASS – Making Block Pumpkins
with Cindy at 11:00 a.m.!
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 10, 2025!
Thursday, October 16, 2025 – TRIP & LUNCH – Outer Banks Shopping & Darryls!
We’ll shop at Belk’s & The Outlets in Nags Head and enjoy lunch at Darryls in Manteo!
We will leave the center at 9:00 a.m.
Registration Deadline: Tuesday, October 14, 2025!
Tuesday, October 21, 2025 – COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECT – T-shirts
with Barb at 1:00 p.m.! Applying Vinyl overlay to T-Shirts for our Community Outreach Project.
Wednesday, October 22, 2025 – EVENT & TRIP – “Senior Health & Wellness Day”
We will travel to the Currituck Senior Center from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. for this special annual event. Get your flu shot! Receive information from varying vendors on health, financial, local services and MUCH MORE! This year we will also have on hand Currituck/Camden’s Veteran Services Officer, our Opioid Program Coordinator, and a hands on “Tech Corner” to name just a few! It is a great opportunity to come out and see what your community has to offer while gaining valuable information and resources to serve your needs.
Door Prizes and a FREE box lunch will be provided.
We will leave the center at 10:15 a.m.
Registration Required! Deadline to register: Wednesday, October 15, 2025!
Thursday, October 23 & Friday, October 24, 2025 – COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECT – Baking Days
from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Making cakes and other dessert items for our Community Outreach Project!
Monday, October 27, 2025 – EVENT – Card & Games Day & Birthday Celebration
Games will start at 11:00 a.m. following with our monthly Birthday Celebration at 1:00 p.m.!
Tuesday, October 28, 2025 – – COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROJECT – Present Items
Join us to present our Community Outreach Project to the recipients at 1:00 p.m.!
Wednesday, October 29, 2025 – EVENT – Volunteer Moyock Library
Senior volunteers will give the Moyock Library a helping hand at a “Halloween Bash” making crafts, playing games, and handing out requested library books to Knotts Island children This intergenerational event will be from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at the Knotts Island Senior Center. Children will need to register with the Moyock Library. If you are interested in helping please see staff!
Friday, October 31, 2025 – PARTY & TRIP – Halloween
We will joining the Powells Point Seniors for Witches Brew Stew & Broomsticks (Brunswick Stew & Breadsticks) along with Black Forest Cherry Cake & Graveyard Cake! Wear your spookiest costume!
We will leave the center at 10:15 a.m.
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 24, 2025!
Think on it…
The heart of a volunteer is not measured in size,but by depth of the commitment to make a
difference in the lives of others.”
~ Deann Hollis
