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!
August Newsletter (PDF)
August Menu
Ready…Set…G0…
Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP)
The Seniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program (SFMNP) is a summer-only program that provides eligible lower income older adults with vouchers to purchase locally grown fresh fruits and vegetables, raw honey, and fresh cut herbs at North Carolina SFMNP certified farmers’ markets. TheS eniors Farmers’ Market Nutrition Program is designed to improve the nutrition of older adults and increase business for local farmers and farmers markets.
The program runs July 1 through September 30, 2025. (Vouchers CANNOT be used for eggs, meat, cooked foods, baked goods, plants, crafts, or any non-food items.) Each qualifying recipient will receive $50 in vouchers to be used at certified Farmers Markets.
Currituck County Senior Centers will take their final market trip to Edenton on Wednesday, August 20, 2025.
To Qualify: You must meet lower income guidelines and be ages 60+. For more information please call 252-232-3505; ask for Stacy Joseph.
Did You Know…
National Senior Citizens Day!
On August 19, 1988, President Ronald Reagan signed Proclamation 5847 declaring August 21, as National Senior Citizens Day! By 2060, nearly 94 million seniors will live in the US, that will be double of what was listed for the 2017 census.
Seniors wealth of knowledge, skill, and experience offer so much to the next generation. As technologies advance, seniors are people who’ve experienced each step of change. Not only have seniors contributed to it, but they understand first hand the benefits and the drawbacks. Seniors know life without the advancements that exist today.
Support…
Operation Fan Heat Relief (OFHR)
Operation Fan Heat Relief is a program intended to provide a more comfortable living environment and reduce heat related illness. In support of OFHR, contributions from Dominion Resources through the Division of Aging and Adult Services were made available to the Area Agencies on Aging (AAA) to purchase fans for individuals in need.
Eligible applicants must reside in Currituck County, must be an adult: 60 years of age or older OR with a disability and must have a home situation where a threat to health and well being exists. Call Stacy Joseph at 252-232-3505.
Corolla…
Corolla Yoga
Corolla Yoga will be taking a break for the summer months of July and August; class will resume in September. Staff will be in touch with all participants prior to the start of the new season.
Dawn’s Words of Wisdom
“The only true wisdom is in knowing you know nothing.”
~ Socrates
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
(August 20)
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
(August 21)
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 August…
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 – CRAFT CLASS – Mixed Media on Canvas
given by the Moyock Library, here at the senior center at 10:30 a.m.!
Be sure to register by deadline: Friday, August 1, 2025!
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 – Birthday Celebration
at 12:30 p.m.!
Wednesday, August 6, 2025 – TRIP – Rivers Casino
in Portsmouth at 10:30 a.m.!
Cost: money for food and fun!
Friday, August 8, 2025 – EVENT – Sock Hop
Press those poodle skirts and shine those penny loafers, its Sock Hop at 11:30 a.m.! Join us at the Senior Center for good food, low prices and great music by DJ Kenny!
Best 50’s attire wins a prize!
Don’t forget to bring money for food and to tip our DJ! We will have Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Barbeque, Fries, Milkshakes & More!
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 6, 2025!
Thursday, August 14, 2025 – CRAFT CLASS – Terrarium
Create your own Terrarium with Chris Blaha from Cooperative Extension at 1:00 p.m.!
Class is limited!
Deadline to register is: Monday, August 11, 2025
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 – PRESENTATION – Butterfly’s & Moth’s
given by the Butterfly Society of Virginia on Butterflies at the Moyock Library! Learn about the Lepidopteran life cycle, some of the most common butterflies and moths seen in coastal North Carolina/Virginia, and the plants needed to support their habitat!
We will leave the center at 1:30 p.m.!
Registration Deadline: Friday, August 15, 2025
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 – TRIP – Edenton Farmers Market
at 2:00 p.m.!
NOTE: Market voucher recipients take priority on sign up list!
Friday, August 22, 2025 – TRIP & DINNER – Tides Baseball Game
Join us in by attending a night time ball game with us at 5:15 p.m.!
Cost: $17 ticket plus .75 cents cash for parking and money for dinner at the ball park.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 20, 2025!
Monday, August 25, 2025 – EVENT – Monday Night Bunco & Dinner
from 2:00 -5:00 p.m.!
Cost: $3 for prizes.
Register to attend by: Thursday, August 21, 2025!
Tuesday, August 26, 2025 – TRAINING – 101 Tech Assistance
with Bradly Yates from Albemarle Commission. One-on-one appointments from 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Call the senior center at 252-232-3505 to schedule your time slot!
Thursday, August 28, 2025 – PRESENTATION – Adult Services
The Department of Social Services (DSS) will be giving a presentation on Adult Services at 10:30 a.m. Get an overview of what they can and cant do, what services they offer and the process of dealing with different situations such as clients and families of those affected by Dementia/Alzheimer’s.
Cooking with Latesa…
Butter Brickle Bar
Ingredients:
- 1 (17 1/8 ounce) box yellow cake mix
- 1 egg
- 1/3 cup softened butter
- 1 (13 1/3 ounce ) can sweetened condensed milk
- 1 (7 5/8) ounce bag heath toffee chips
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Mix cake mix, egg and butter. (It will be the consistency of pie crust dough.)
- Press mixture in the bottom of a well greased sided cookie sheet. (It may seem spread thin, but it is ok.)
- Mix the milk, toffee chips and pecans, spread mixture over dough.
- Bake 25 minutes.
- Once cooled, cut into squares.
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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
(No Bingo August 6 & 27)
Thursday’s
8:00-12:00 Coffee & Chat
11:00 Exercise Ball
Drumming (Level I)
(Outside)
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 August 8)
Special for August…
*Due to special programming at the Barco Senior Center, the Powells Point Senior Center will serve lunch at 11:30 a.m. and CLOSE at 12:15 p.m. on Monday August 4 & 11, 2025!
Friday, August 1, 2025 – Birthday Celebration
at 12:30 p.m.! Its National Peach Month! Peach Cobbler & Ice Cream will be served!
Friday, August 8, 2025 – EVENT – Sock Hop time at Barco Center!
Trip to the Barco senior center for good food, low prices and great music by DJ Kenny! Best 50’s attire wins a prize! Don’t forget to bring money for food and to tip our DJ! We will have Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Barbeque, Fries, Milkshakes & More!
We will leave the center at 10:45 a.m.!
Must register by deadline: Wednesday, August 6, 2025!
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 – PESENTATION – “Peaches”
with Chris Blaha from Cooperative Extension at 1:00 p.m.! Learn about the delicious healthy benefits of eating Peaches and sample a special homemade Peach Cheesecake!
Deadline to register: Friday, August 8, 2025!
Monday, August 18, 2025 – TRIP – Cinema café
to see “Freakier Friday.” After more than 20 years, Jamie lee Curtis and Lindsey Lohan reunite for a sequel to the 2003 body-switch comedy. Rosalind Chao, Chad Micheal Murray, and Mark Harmon also reprise their roles from the original film, and joining them are folks like Manny Jancito, Julia Butters, and Maitreyi Ramakrishnan.
Time is To Be Announced (TBA).
Cost: ticket and money for lunch at the theatre.
Register by Deadline: Friday, August 15, 2025!
Tuesday, August 19, 2025 – CRAFT CLASS – Summertime Coasters
at 1:00 p.m.! Create unique personalized coasters for your home or for a friend!
Deadline to register: Friday, August 15, 2025!
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 – TRIP – Cape Charles, Virginia
at 9:00 a.m.! Shop, eat and walk around in this quaint little historic fishing town!
Registration Deadline: Monday, August 25, 2025!
Laughing with Lorraine…
“What do gymnasts use to season their food in June, July and August?”
“Somersault.”
~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 August…
Monday, August 4, 2025 – GAMES – Bingo
at 11:00 a.m.!
Tuesday, August 5, 2025 – TRIP & LUNCH – Sandbridge
for a walk on the beach and lunch at Margie & Ray’s at 11:00 a.m.!
Registration Deadline: Thursday, July 31, 2025!
Friday, August 8, 2025 – Sock Hop time at Barco Center!
Trip to the Barco senior center for good food, low prices and great music by DJ Kenny!
Best 50’s attire wins a prize!
Don’t forget to bring money for food and to tip our DJ! We will have Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Barbeque, Fries, Milkshakes & More!
We will leave the center at 10:00 a.m.!
Register for the event by: Wednesday, August 6, 2025!
Tuesday, August 12, 2025 – CRAFT CLASS – Card Making
with Pastor Diana at 1:00 p.m.!
Wednesday, August 13, 2025 – Birthday Celebration
with Banana Splits at 1:00 p.m.!
Friday, August 15, 2025 – CRAFT CLASS – Scrapbooking
with Pastor Diana at 11:00 a.m.!
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 – TRIP & LUNCH – Historic Edenton Trolley Tour!
A 50 minute guided vehicle tour that provides an overview of Edenton’s 300+ years of history.
Cost: $12.50 ticket (cash) and money for lunch at Old Colony Smokehouse.
We will leave the center at 9:00 a.m.!
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, August 13, 2025!
Thursday, August 21, 2025 – IN HOUSE MOVIE – Marley & Me
starring Owen Wilson and Jennifer Aniston at 12:00 p.m.! John and Jenny Grogan, a young couple contemplating the decision to start a family. Then came Marley, an adorable Labrador pup who flunks obedience school and quickly turns his new home into a disaster area.
Wednesday, August 27, 2025 – EVENT – Card & Game Day
at 11:00 a.m.!
Think on it…
”Mistakes are a fact of life. It is the response to the error that counts.”
~Nikki Giovanni”
