September 2018
Senior Center Happenings
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!
September Newsletter
September Menu
Ready…Set…Go
Trolley Tour & Lunch on Edenton’s Waterfront
On Friday, September 14, 2018 Corolla Seniors 55+ will be heading to Historic Edenton for a Trolley Tour and lunch on Edenton’s Waterfront. The guided tour will show you all the notable sites throughout the Historic District and into the Edenton Cotton Mill and Mill Village. You will learn what Edenton was like during colonial times in addition to interesting facts and stories.
Seniors will be picked up at 8:00 a.m. at the Food Lion in Southern Shores. Cost is $12.50 plus money for lunch. You must sign up with: the Corolla Library at 252-453-1496 by Tuesday, September 11, 2018. For additional information please call Stacy at 252-232-3505.
Swedish Weave Class
4 –Week “Swedish Weave” class beginnings Wednesday, September 19, 2018. Classes will be held on Wednesday’s from 10:00 a.m. to 12 noon through October 10!
Swedish Weave is a type of surface work embroidery in which the decorative thread, rather than going through the fabric, runs under some of the fabric’s surface threads. It is very similar to couching, in which small stitched loops hold decorative thread to the fabric’s surface.
Class will be limited to 8 seniors and will be taught by Donna Forcht. All supplies will be provided. Deadline to sign up is Friday, September 14!
National Fall Prevention Awareness Day
Saturday, September 22, 2018 is “Falls Prevention Awareness Day.” Some people believe that the best way to prevent falls is to stay at home and limit activity; that is NOT true. Performing physical activities will actually help you stay independent, as your strength and range of motion benefit from remaining active. Social activities are also good for your overall health. Get Active and come out to one of Currituck County Senior Centers!!!
Upcoming Event…
Annual Senior Health & Wellness Day
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Currituck Senior Center will be holding their Annual Senior Health & Wellness Day.
Seniors receive valuable information from local and state agencies, as well as wide variety of information from participating vendors.
Some actives that will be available are:
- Flu Shots
- Legal Information
- Financial Information
- Several Currituck Departments
- County Services
- Caregiver Information
- Health Related information & Demonstrations
You must register to receive a free box lunch at the event by Friday, September 7, 2018.
All participants who attend will be entered for a chance to win door prizes.
Did you know…
Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP)
Commodity Supplemental Food Program, referred to as CSFP, is a monthly food program through the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) that targets senior citizens age 60 and over with household income at or below 130% of the federal poverty level.
Applications for Currituck County Residents only, will be accepted on:
Monday, September 24, 2018
10:30 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
Moyock United Methodist Church
268 Caratoke Highway
Moyock, North Carolina
2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Lower Currituck Food Pantry
109 Forbes Loop #4
Grandy, North Carolina
Proof of identity and residency (photo ID or NC Medicaid Card) will be required.
Note: if applicants are determined eligible, food boxes will be distributed at the time of application
For more information contact:
Dawn Blowe, CSFP Program Manager
252-312-6213.
Dawn’s Words of Wisdom
“Health is a state of body. Wellness is a state of being…”
~J. Stanford
Currituck Senior Center
Everyday…
Monday’s
8:00-5:00 Billiards
9:00 Pickle Ball
9:00 Table Tennis
10:00 Bowl at Albemarle Lanes
12:30 Dominoes & Hand & Foot
Tuesday’s
8:00-5:00 Billiards
10:00-12:00 Matter of Balance Class
10:30 Bible Study
11:00 Exercise DVD
10:00 -12:00 Wet Paint
12:30 Mahjong
5:15 Tops
Wednesday’s
8:00-5:00 Billiards
9:00 Pickle Ball
9:30 Scrabble/Upwards
10:00 All Day Bridge
10:00-12:00 Swedish Weave
(September 19 & 26)
10:00 Quilting
1:00 Dominoes
Thursday’s
8:00-5:00 Billiards
9:00 Horseshoes
10:00 Badminton
11:00 Exercise DVD
11:00 & 12:30 Bingo
12:30 Hand & Foot
1:00 Walking Paws
Friday’s
8:00-5:00 Billiards
8:00 Table Tennis
9:00 Horseshoes
9:00 Pickle Ball
10:30 Dominion
2:00 – 4:00 Drop-in Scrapbooking
Special for September…
Monday, September 3, 2018 – CLOSED for “Labor Day!”
Wednesday, September 5, 2018 – Birthday Celebration
at 12:30 p.m.
Friday, September 7, 2018 – TRIP – COA Play “Annie”
A COA production of “Annie!” Little orphan Annie charms everyone’s heart. Despite a rough start in 1930s New York City she is determined to find the parents who abandoned her years ago on the doorstep of an orphanage that is run by the cruel, embittered Miss Hannigan. With the help of the other girls in the orphanage, Annie escapes to the wondrous world of New York City. In adventure after fun-filled adventure, Annie foils Miss Hannigan’s evil machinations and even befriends President Franklin Delano Roosevelt! She finds a new home and family in billionaire, Oliver Warbucks and his personal secretary, Grace Farrell. “Annie” is one of the great musicals of American theatre.
We will leave the senior center at 9:00 a.m. Cost is $18.50 ticket and money for lunch at Pizza Hut.
Deadline to sign up is Wednesday, September 5, 2018!
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 – Annual “Senior Health & Wellness Day!”
11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Get your flu shot, receive information on Legal Aid, Elections, Albemarle Care & Hospice, Medicare, Drop off unused Medications and much more! Registered participants will receive a free boxed lunch. Be sure to stick around for our prize drawings at the end of the event.
You must register with the Currituck Senior Center at 252-232-3505 by Friday, September 7, 2018!
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 – Craft Class “Painting on Glass”
at 12:30 p.m. Deadline to sign up is Friday, September 14!
Wednesday, September 19 – October 10, 2018
4 week “Swedish Weave” class (details on above)
Thursday, September 20, 2018 – TRIP – Williamsburg Premium Outlets
We will leave the senior center at 9:00 a.m. Cost is money for lunch at the outlets.
Monday, September 24, 2018 – Bunco & Dinner
Monday Night Bunco from 3:30 – 6:00 p.m. Soup & Sandwiches will be served. Cost is $3.00 for prizes. Deadline to sign up is Friday, September 21!
Friday, September 28, 2018 – Annual Volunteer Banquet
at 12:00 p.m. By invitation only!
Cooking with Latesa…
Soft Shell Crab Sandwiches with Tomato Salsa
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- 1 15 ounce can whole tomatoes, drained, halved, seeds discarded
- 1/4 cup loosely packed basil leaves, thin sliced
- 3 Tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
- Generous pinch sugar
Directions:
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
Place tomato halves on rimmed baking sheet and bake until excess moisture has evaporated and tomatoes are deep red color, about 30 minutes. Cool slightly.- Finely chop tomatoes and transfer to medium mixing bowl.
- Stir in basil, olive oil, vinegar and sugar. Season with salt and pepper.
- In a shallow bowl, stir together flour and Old Bay; season with salt and pepper.
- Lightly dredge crabs in seasoned flour.
- In a large, wide skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat.
- Add crabs, shell side down, and cook until browned and crisp, about 3 minutes. (Be careful, crabs may pop in the pan.) Flip crabs and cook until browned and crisp. Place on paper towel lined plates.
- Spread mayonnaise on the bread, top with lettuce, crabs, tomato salsa, sliced tomatoes and onion.
- Serve immediately.
www.seriouseats.com
Knotts Island Senior Center…
Everyday…
Monday’s
9:00 Walking Club
9:30 Chair Exercises
10:00 Puzzles
10:30 Wii Tennis
1:00 Bingo
All Day Coloring Pages
Tuesday’s
9:00 Walking Club
10:00 Puzzles
10:30 Wii Bowling
1:00 Wii Golf
1:00 Dominoes
All Day Coloring Pages
Wednesday’s
9:00 Walking Club
9:30 Chair Exercises
10:00 Puzzles
10:30 Board Games
1:00 Phase 10
All Day Coloring Pages
Thursday’s
9:00 Walking Club
10:00 Puzzles
12:00 BOC Meeting
1:00 Yahtzee
1:30 Computer Class
All Day Coloring Pages
All Day Weight Loss Weigh In
Friday’s
9:00 Walking Club
9:30 Chair Exercises
10:00 Puzzles
1:00 Card Games
All Day Coloring Pages
Special for September…
Monday, September 3, 2018 – CLOSED for “Labor Day!”
Wednesday, September 5, 2018 – Birthday Celebration
at 12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 – TRIP – Annual Senior Health & Wellness Day
at the Barco Center! We will leave the Knotts Island Center at 10:00 a.m. Get your flu shot, receive information on Legal Aid, Elections, Albemarle Care & Hospice, Medicare, Drop off unused Medications and much more! Registered participants will receive a free boxed lunch. Be sure to stick around for our prize drawings at the end of the event.
You must register with the Currituck Senior Center at 232-3505 by Friday, September 7, 2018!
Tuesday, September 18, 2018 – Weight Loss Support Group
at 1:00 p.m. Come out and join our success! Join us for tips, recipes and suggestions for our weight loss journey. You do not have to be on any weight loss diet to join! Don’t forget, the seniors walk everyday (weather permitting) at 9:00 a.m.
Friday, September 21, 2018 – Meet & Greet
Knotts Island’s new Assistant Coordinator, Cheryl Demo! Stop in between 1:00 & 3:00 p.m. to meet Cheryl, introduce yourself and enjoying refreshments.
Monday, September 24, 2018 – TRIP -Bunco & Dinner
Monday night “BUNCO” and dinner at the Barco Senior Center. We will leave the Knotts Island Senior Center at 2:00 p.m. Cost is $3.00 for prizes.
Friday, September 28, 2018 – Annual Volunteer Banquet
at 12:00pm. By invitation only.
“Cheryl’s Did You Know”…
Awesome Benefits of Smiling
1. Smiling is contagious…
2. Smiling lowers stress and anxiety…
3. Smiling releases endorphins…
4. You’ll be more attractive…
5. Smiling strengthens immune system…
6. You’ll be more approachable…
7. Smiling will make you more comfortable…
Powell’s Point Senior Center…
Everyday…
Monday’s
10:00 Coffee & Chat
September’s flavor – “Columbian”
10:30 Chair Exercises
11:00 Bingo
1:00 Puzzlers/Coloring Pages/Dominos
Tuesday’s
1:00 Puzzlers/Coloring Pages/Dominos
Wednesday’s
10:30 Bingo
1:00 Puzzlers/Coloring Pages/Dominos
Thursday’s
11:00 Exercises with Min
(No exercise September 6 & 13)
12:30 Bible Study
(No Bible Study September 6, 13 & 20)
1:00 Puzzlers/Coloring Pages/Dominos
Friday’s
10:30 Bingo
1:00 Puzzlers/Coloring Pages/Dominos
Special for September…
Monday, September 3, 2018 – CLOSED for “Labor Day!”
Wednesday, September 5, 2018 – TRIP – Greenbrier Mall
at 10:30 a.m. Cost is money for lunch at the mall.
Must sign up by Tuesday, September 4!
Thursday, September 6, 2018 – TRIP – Wal-Mart
Shopping Trip with Dottie at 12:30 p.m.
Must sign up by Tuesday, September 4, 2018.
Friday, September 7, 2018 – Birthday Celebration
at 12:30 p.m.
Monday, September 10, 2018 – TRIP – Pamplin Historical Park & Museum of the Civil War
We will leave the center at 8:00 a.m.
Tuesday, September 11, 2018 – Presentation – Senior Nutrition
with Shelia Gregory at 10:30 a.m.
Wednesday, September 12, 2018 – TRIP – Annual Senior Health & Wellness Day
at the Barco Center! We will leave the Powell’s Point Center at 10:15 a.m. Get your flu shot, receive information on Legal Aid, Elections, Albemarle Care & Hospice, Medicare, Drop off unused Medications and much more! Registered participants will receive a free boxed lunch. Be sure to stick around for our prize drawings at the end of the event.
You must register with the Currituck Senior Center at 232-3505 by Friday, September 7, 2018!
Wednesday, September 19, 2018 – TRIP – Shopping & Lunch at Southland
New Artisan Shop in Moyock and lunch at Southland. Tour the new Artisan shop in Moyock filled with art form local artist. Cost is money for lunch. We will leave the center at 10:15 a.m. Must sign up by Monday, September 17!
Monday, September 24, 2018 – Presentation – Sheriff Matt Beickert
will be here at 11:00 a.m.
Friday, September 28, 2018 – Annual Volunteer Banquet
By invitation only. Center will close at 11:00 a.m.
Laughing with Lorraine…
“I looked up my family tree and found out I was sap!”
~ Rodney Dangerfield
Extended Programming
Corolla
Fall Trip
Yoga will resume in October Dates/Times To Be Announced (TBA)