The Currituck County Senior Centers; Barco, Knotts Island and Powell’s 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!

November Newsletter (pdf)
November Menu (pdf)

Ready…Set…Go

Charleston South Carolina Trip

Make plans now to go with us to Charleston, South Carolina from Sunday, April 19, 2020  to Tuesday, April 21, 2020.

This 3 day/ 2 nights trip includes:

• 2 nights hotel accommodations
• 2 breakfasts at your hotel
• 2 wonderful dinners to include 1 dinner at the Charleston Crab House on beautiful James Island and a dinner cruise on The Spirit of Carolina.
• 3 hour cruise and breathtaking views of Charleston Harbor and live entertainment as you dine on a 3 course gourmet meal!
• Guided tour of historic Charleston
• Admission to the Magnolia Plantation/Gardens . Owned by the same family for more than 3 centuries, each generation has added their own personal touch to the plantation and gardens.
• Visit to the historic City Market. One of the nation’s oldest public markets.

Cost: $419 per person/Double occupancy; optional $51 per person travel insurance.

$100 per person deposit due by Sunday, January 19, 2020.

Call the Senior Center at  252-232-3505 to register and to verify check name/mailing address!

Donations Needed…

Santa for Seniors

The Currituck County Senior Center will be accepting donations for our Annual Home Bound Christmas Bags in partnership with Albemarle Commission Area Agency on Aging.  Donations of New or/an Unopened items will be accepted only.

Donation examples include:

• lotion
• toilet paper
• paper towels
• tissues
• hand soap
• candy
• lap blankets

Donations will be accepted until  Wednesday, November 27, 2019.

 Toys For Tots

The Currituck Senior Center in Barco and the Knotts Island Senior Center is currently collecting “Toys for Tots” on behalf of the Knotts Island Ruritians.  Please bring new, unwrapped toys and drop it into the boxes located at the centers.

Donations will be accepted through Friday, December 6, 2019.

Elderly Food Basket Program

The Currituck Senior Center will be collecting can/box food items to help support this program sponsored by the Currituck County Department of Social Services.

Donations will be accepted through Tuesday, December 10, 2019.

Medicare…

Medicare Open Enrollment

 Shelia Gregory will be assisting with Medicare open enrollment on Friday, November 8, 2019 from 9:00 am – 1:00 p.m. by appointment only at the Senior Center in Barco.

Call Senior Center at 252-232-3505 to schedule your appointment.

Eligibility Requirements for Medicare

You can enroll in Medicare if you meet at least one of the following…

• You’re 65 or older
• You meet certain disability requirements
• You receive benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) or the Railroad  Retirement Board (RRB)
• You have end-stage renal disease (ESRD) or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s disease)

Medicare Ask Yourself…

1. Does the plan cover the services you need?
   If you have other types of health or prescription drug coverage, make sure you understand how that coverage works with Medicare.
2. What does the plan cost?
   Lower is not always better – consider things like the cost of premiums and  deductibles, how much you pay for hospital stays and doctor visits and whether it’s important for you to have expenses balanced throughout the year.
3. Are the plan’s  providers and rules convenient?
   Your time is valuable.
   Where are the doctors’  offices?
   What are their hours?
   Which pharmacies can you use?
   Can you get prescriptions by mail?
4. What plans perform the best?
   Look for 5-star performance ratings.

Dawn’s Words of Wisdom

“Feeling gratitude and not expressing it, is like wrapping a present and not giving it…”

               ~ Unknown

Currituck Senior Center

Cooking with Latesa…

Cannoli Cake

Ingredients:

Directions:

• Grease 9×13 inch baking pan.
• Bake cake according to box directions.
• Cool Completely.
• Poke holes in top of cake using a wooden spoon handle.
• Set aside 1/2 cup of the sweetened condensed milk.  Pour the rest over top of the cake.
• Cover and refrigerate 1 hour, or until milk is absorbed.
• In a large bowl combine ricotta cheese, mascarpone cheese, cinnamon, and vanilla extract.  Mix until smooth.
• Add powered sugar a little at a time until just combined.
• Mix in remaining sweetened condensed milk.
• Spread frosting evenly over cake.
• Sprinkle with mini chocolate chips and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
• Refrigerate for 2-3 hours before serving.
• Store in refrigerator.

Powell’s Point Senior Center…

Laughing with Lorraine…

“Shot my first turkey today, scared the crap out of everyone in the frozen food section.  It was awesome!”

~Food Memes

Knotts Island Senior Center…

Message from Staff…

Please note-

The Knott’s Island Senior Center hours currently vary due to staffing issues.   We hope to have a new staff member in place the first part of November!

Please call 252-232-3505 for information.

Extended Programming

Corolla

Yoga

Monday and Thursday’s at 11:00 must call Currituck Senior Center at 252-232-3505. Must register for this class.  No drop ins allowed.