October 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!
October Newsletter (PDF)
October Menu
Ready… Set… Go…
NEW “Book Club”
Do you like to read? Love discussing what you read?
Join our NEW Currituck Senior Book Club led by Karen Riddick. The book club will meet every 2nd Wednesday of each month at 10:30 a.m., starting October 9, 2024 at the Currituck Senior Center located at 130 Community Way, Barco!
Additional details will be discussed at the first group meeting. .
Senior Tarheel Athletic Card
Do you attend your local high school athletic games? If yes, you need the Senior Tar Heel Card!
The card is an opportunity for older adults 60+ to support their high school aged community/or family members. Card holders will be given free or discounted admission depending on the school policy.
NOTE: Not all counties participate and its up to the card holder to verify school participation prior to attending event.
In the Community…
Currituck County Planes and Plows…
After the Race on the Runway concludes, stick around to enjoy Planes & Plows, a celebration of Currituck County’s heritage. Open from 11:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., Planes & Plows will feature many agricultural and aviation exhibits, and interactive displays
Race on the Runway…
Anyone interested in participating or volunteering for this upcoming event to benefit Kids First can register at www.TARMAC10K.com or email [email protected].
Raceway on the Runway will be held on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
Currituck County Sheriff Community Night Out…
Following Planes & Plows, stick around for the Sheriff’s Community Night Out, beginning at 5:30 p.m. Cap off a great day of fun by meeting Sheriff Matt Beickert and other members of the Sheriff’s Office while learning about public safety in Currituck County.
Dawn’s Words of Wisdom
“If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change.”
~Wayne Dyer
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
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
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
10:30 Alzheimer’s Support Group
(October 17, 2024)
11:00 Exercise Tapes
11:00 Bingo
12:30-5:00 Card Room
1:00 Ball Drumming
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…
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 – TRIP – Cinema Café
to see “Beetlejuice Beetlejuice”, starring Michael Keaton and Winona Ryder! After a family tragedy, 3 generations of the Deetz family return home to Winter River. Still haunted by Beetlejuice, Lydia’s life is turned upside down when her teenage daughter, Astrid, accidentally opens the portal to the Afterlife.
Cost: money for ticket and food. Time TBA (To Be Announced)
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 – Birthday Celebration
at 12:30!
Friday, October 4, 2024 – CELEBRATION – “Oktoberfest Party”
at 2:00 p.m.!” Join us for food, music, games and festivities to celebrate this German festival! Wear your best German inspired Oktoberfest attire to be judged to win a prize!
Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 3, 2024!
Monday, October 7, 2024 – EVENT – Butterbean Auction
at 11:00 a.m.! Bid on your favorite items with butterbeans!
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – ANNUAL 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! 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: Thursday, October 10, 2024!
Friday, October 25, 2024 – PICNIC – Fish Fry
outside under the pavilion at 12:00 p.m.! Fried Fish, Coleslaw, Potatoes & Hushpuppies will be served.
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 18, 2024!
Tuesday, October 29, 2024 – CRAFT CLASS – “Hydro-dipped Vases”
with Lorraine at 1:00 p.m.!
Registration Deadline: Monday, October 21, 2024!
Wednesday, October 30, 2024 – TRIP – “Great Bridge Battlefield & Waterways Museum”
Join us for our trip to this new museum. at 10:00 a.m.
Cost: $9 for a guided 1 1/2 to 2 hour tour; money for lunch at Chili’s.
Registration Deadline: Wednesday, October 23, 2024!
Thursday, October 31, 2024 – TREATS – Halloween Goodies
at 12:00 p.m.!
Cooking with Latesa…
German Chocolate Dump Cake
Ingredients:
Base Ingredients:
- 1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, divided
- 1 box Devils Food cake mix
- 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup semi sweet chocolate chips
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Grease 13×9 pan.
- Sprinkle coconut and 1 cup pecans into baking pan.
- Prepare cake mix according to package directions, pour into pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth; beat in powdered sugar.
- Stir in chocolate chips and remaining 1/2 cup pecans.
- Spoon over batter.
- Cut through batter with a knife to swirl.
- Bake until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean, 35-40 minutes.
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Powells Point Senior Center…
Everyday…
Monday’s
8:00-10:00 Coffee & Chat
9:00-1200 Dominos
1:00 Exercise & Bingo
(No Bingo/Exercise October 21)
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
(No Bingo/Exercise October 23)
Thursday’s
8:00-10:00 Coffee & Chat
11:00 Exercise Ball
Drumming (Level I)
(No Class October 24 & 31)
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 October 4)
Special for October…
Tuesday, October 1, 2024 – BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION – “Banana Splits”
at 12:30 p.m.!
Registration Deadline: Friday, September 27, 2024!
Friday, October 4, 2024 – TRIP/CELEBRATION – Oktoberfest
at Barco Center at 1:30 p.m.!
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 – CRAFT CLASS – “Painting Clay Pots”
with Chris Blaha from Cooperative Extension at 1:00 p.m.! Chris will be bringing planters for us to paint! Use your imagination!
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 4, 2024!
Thursday, October 10, 2024 – IN HOUSE MOVIE – “Hocus Pocus”
at 12:30 p.m.! A teenage boy named Max, and his little sister move to Salem where he struggles to fit in before awakening a trip of diabolical witches that were executed in the 17th century. Starring Bett Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker and Kathy Najimy.
Soda and popcorn will be served!
Tuesday, October 15, 2024 – CRAFT CLASS – “Haunted Graham Cracker Houses”
at 1:00 p.m.! Christmas has Gingerbread Houses, October has Haunted Houses! Fun and tasty at the same time! Lets make some spooky houses!
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 11, 2024!
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – ANNUAL EVENT/TRIP – Senior Health & Wellness Day
at Barco center. Get your flu shot! Receive information from varying vendors on health, financial, local services and MUCH MORE! 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 Deadline: Thursday, October 10, 2024!
Friday, October 18, 2024 – MYSTERY GAMES – Bingo
at 1:00 p.m.! Everybody loves Bingo! Please bring one or two wrapped bingo Prizes.
Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 17, 2024!
Friday, October 25, 2024 – PICNIC/TRIP – Fish Fry
We will be heading to Currituck Senior Center at 11:30 a.m. for a Fish Fry outside under the pavilion at 12:00 p.m.! Fried Fish, Coleslaw, Potatoes & Hushpuppies will be served.
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 18, 2024!
Thursday, October 31, 2024 – CELEBRATION – Halloween Party
at 12:00 p.m.! The fun is at Powell’s Point on Halloween! Knotts Island will be joining us for the fun! Dress up in your favorite Halloween Costume! Brains, Monster Eyeballs, and Witches Hats for lunch! (Spaghetti, Meatballs and Bread) Dessert & Candy!
Registration Deadline: Monday, October 28, 2024!
Laughing with Lorraine…
~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 October...
Wednesday, October 2, 2024 – COOKING CLASS – Healthy Granola
at 1:00 p.m.! Oats, coconut oil, fruits, nuts, and honey!
Registration Deadline: Monday, September 30, 2024!
Thursday, October 3, 2024 – CRAFT CLASS – Card-making
with Pastor Diana at 1:00 p.m.! Halloween and everything spooky cards!
Friday, October 4, 2024 – CELEBRATION/TRIP – “Oktoberfest Party”
at Barco!” Enjoy food, music, games and festivities to celebrate this German festival! Wear your best German inspired Oktoberfest attire to be judged to win a prize!
We will the center at 12:30 p.m..
Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 3, 2024!
Monday, October 7, 2024 – PROJECT – UFO, Part Two
at 1:00 p.m.! Un-finished Objects: bring your unfinished projects you’re working on to finish or a project you need help with from the other seniors!
*Monday, October 21, 2024 will be Part Three at 1:00 p.m.!
Tuesday, October 8, 2024 – COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT – Knotts Island Girl Scouts
Part One at 1:00 p.m.! To help the Senior Girl Scouts fulfill their “Community Service” and “Textile Artist” badges, we’ll coordinate with the Girl Scouts to sew and decorate fabric gift bags to fill and distribute to the community.
*Tuesday, October 15, 2024 will be Part Two at 1:00 p.m.!
Wednesday, October 9, 2024 – Birthday Celebration
at 1:00 p.m.!
Friday, October 11, 2024 – GAMES – Card and Game Day’s
at 1:00 p.m.! Uno, mahjong, bocce ball and more!
Monday, October 14, 2024 – LUNCH TRIP – “Mary’s Restaurant”
at 10:00 a.m.! Mary’s Kitchen has been a local favorite in Virginia Beach for over 60 years, serving all-day breakfast featuring homemade biscuits, pancakes, waffles and more!
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 11, 2024!
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 – ANNUAL EVENT/ TRIP – Senior Health & Wellness Day
at Barco! Get your flu shot! Receive information from varying vendors on health, financial, local services and MUCH MORE! 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 at 9:30 a.m..
Registration Deadline: Thursday, October 10, 2024!
Thursday, October 17, 2024 – LOCAL RESEARCH – Knotts Island History and Genealogy
with Jane Brumley & Cindy Scott at 1:00 p.m.! Explore the Islands heritage through its earliest inhabitants and families, its uses as hunting and fishing grounds, and past memories.
Friday, October 18, 2024 – GAMES – Card and Game Day’s
at 1:00 p.m.! Uno, mahjong, bocce ball and more!
Tuesday, October 22, 2024 – CENTER DECORATION TIME – Halloween
at 1:00 p.m.!
Wednesday, October 23, 2024 – COOKING CLASS – Got Milk?
at 1:00 p.m.! Learn to make different dairy products, like yogurt, ice cream, sour cream, cream cheese & butter, using powdered milk.
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 18, 2024!
Friday, October 25, 2024 – PICNIC/TRIP – Fish Fry
We will be heading to the Currituck Senior Center for a Fish Fry outside under the pavilion at 12:00 p.m.! Fried Fish, Coleslaw, Potatoes & Hushpuppies will be served.
Registration Deadline: Friday, October 18, 2024!
Thursday, October 31, 2024 – CELERATION/ TRIP – “Halloween Party”
at Powell’s Point at 12:00 p.m.! Dress up in your favorite Halloween Costume! Brains, Monster Eyeballs, Witches Hats (Spaghetti, Meatballs, Bread) Dessert & Candy for lunch!
Registration Deadline: Monday, October 28, 2024!
“Do You Remember This?” …with Mari…
~Glinda, the Witch of the North, in The Wizard of Oz, 1939