November 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!
November Newsletter
November Menu
Currituck Senior Centers will be
CLOSED
Monday, November 12, 2018
in observance of Veterans Day!
Thursday & Friday, November 23 & 24, 2018
in observance of Thanksgiving!
Ready…Set…Go
Toys for Tots
The Currituck Senior Center in Barco is currently collecting “Toys For Tots” on behalf of The Knotts Island Ruritians. Please bring a new/unwrapped toy and drop it into the box located in our lobby. The deadline for accepting donations at this location will be Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
For additional information and local drop off locations, please visit knotts-island-nc.toysfortots.org.
Santa for Seniors
The holiday season is a joyous time of year for many people, but can be lonely for some older adults who may not have family or friends to celebrate with. The Currituck County Senior Center will be accepting donations for our annual Home Bound Christmas bags in partnership with the Albemarle Commission Area Agency on Aging.
Donations of New/Unopened items will be accepted only. Donation examples include:
otionDonations will be accepted through Friday, November 30, 2018.
Annual Currituck County Senior Center Craft Fair
The Annual Currituck County Senior Center Craft Fair schedule for Saturday, November 17, 2018 has been CANCELLED.
Medicare…
Medicare Open Enrollment
Shelia Gregory will be assisting with Medicare open enrollment on Friday, November 16, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. by APPOINTMENT ONLY at the Senior Center in Barco. Call 252-232-3505 for more information and to schedule an 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…
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.
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.
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?
What plans perform the best?
Look for 5-star performance ratings.
Dawn’s Words of Wisdom
“Learn to be thankful for all that you have, while you pursue all that you want.”
~Jim Rohn
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 Wet Paint
10:30 Bible Study
11:00 Exercise DVD
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 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 November…
Monday, November 26, 2018 – Movie & Lunch
Tuesday’s in November – Holiday Craft Series
at 12:30 p.m. *individual sign up sheets are on table
- Tuesday, November 6, 2018 – Mason Jar Lid Ornaments
- Tuesday, November 13, 2018 – Making Christmas Cards
- Tuesday, November 20, 2018 – Painting on Mason Jars
- Tuesday, November 27, 2018 – Making Christmas Bulbs.
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 – Birthday Celebration
at 12:30pm!
Thursday, November 8, 2018 – TRIP – Cinema Café
Movie “Indivisible,” at Cinema Café in Edinburgh! The extraordinary true story of Army Chaplain Darren Turner and his wife Heather. When war etches battle scars on their hearts, they face one more battle: the fight to save their marriage. One marriage, one family, under God. Cost is ticket and money for lunch at the theatre. Time is To Be Announced (TBA)
Monday, November 12, 2018 – CLOSED
for Veterans Day!
Thursday, November 15, 2018 – Butterbean Auction
at 11:00 a.m. Bid on your favorite items with beans.
Friday, November 16, 2018 – Medicare Counseling
with Sheila Gregory from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. By APPOINTMENT ONLY! Call the senior center at 252-232-3505 to schedule an appointment.
Saturday, November 17, 2018 – Annual Senior Center Craft Fair
CANCELLED
Monday, November 19, 2018 – TRIP – Shopping
Early Christmas Shopping at Norfolk Premium Outlets! We will leave the center at 10:30 a.m. Cost is money for lunch at the outlets.
Wednesday, November 21, 2018 – Pumpkin Pie Dessert
at 12:15 p.m.
Thursday, November 22 & Friday, November 23, 2018 – CLOSED!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Monday, November 26, 2018 – Movie & Lunch
Hallmark Movie Monday, “Heavenly Christmas,” at 12:00 p.m. Don’t forget to sign up for lunch! Popcorn will be provided!
Honey Pound Cake
Ingredients:
- 1 cup butter
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup honey
- 5 large eggs
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees
- Lightly oil a 6 cup loaf pan.
- Beat the butter, sugar and honey together using a mixer set on high until very light and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time.
- Add the vanilla extract.
- Add the flour, baking powder, and salt and beat until smooth.
- Spoon into the prepared pan and bake until a skewer inserted into the center comes out clean, about an hour.
- Cool 15 minutes before unmolding.
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Powell’s Point Senior Center…
Everyday…
Monday’s
10:00 Coffee & Chat
November’s flavor – “Gingerbread”
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 November 15 & 22)
(No Bible Study for November!)
1:00 Puzzlers/Coloring Pages/Dominos
Friday’s
10:30 Bingo
1:00 Puzzlers/Coloring Pages/Dominos
Special for November…
Friday, November 2, 2018 – Early Bird BINGO
at 10:00 a.m.
Friday, November 2, 2018 – Senior Health
with Amy Underhill at 1:00 p.m
Tuesday, November 6, 2018 – Birthday Celebration
12:30 p.m.
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 – TRIP – Greenbrier Mall
at 10:30 a.m. Cost is money for lunch at the mall.
Must sign up by Tuesday, November 6.
Thursday, November 8, 2018 – TRIP – Wal-Mart
Shopping Trip with Dottie at 12:30 p.m.
Must sign up by Wednesday, November 7, 2018.
Monday, November 12, 2018 – CLOSED
for Veterans Day!
Thursday, November 15, 2018 – TRIP – “Thursday Thrifting!”
We will visit 2 thrift stores before stopping for lunch at Currituck BBQ! We will then continue on to “Brothers Keeper” thrift store. We will leave the center at 10:30 a.m. Cost is money for lunch and shopping.
Must sign up by Tuesday, November 13, 2018!
Tuesday, November 20, 2018 – Medicare Open Enrollment
with Sheila Gregory. By APPOINTMENT ONLY! Call 252-491-8173 or stop by the center to make your appointment!
Thursday & Friday, November 22 & 23, 2018 – CLOSED!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Monday, November 26, 2018 – Presentation – Sheriff Matt Beickert
“Safety in Holiday Shopping” at 11:00 a.m. Tips on staying safe during the holiday season.
Tuesday, November 27, 2018 – Craft Class
Everyone loves Gnomes! Those cute little guys with the long beards! We will be handcrafting “Norwegian Christmas Gnomes!” Class begins at 10:30 a.m.
Must sign up by Monday, November 19, 2018 (If you sign up for a craft class, please make every effort to be at the class!)
Wednesday, November 28, 2018 – TRIP – Cinema Café
in Edinburgh to see “Robin Hood!” Cost is ticket and money for lunch at the theatre. Time To Be Announced (TBA).
Laughing with Lorraine…
“I come from a family where gravy is considered a beverage!”
~ Erma Bombeck
Knotts Island Senior Center…
Everyday…
Monday’s
9:00 Walking Club
10:00 Puzzles
10:30 Wii Tennis
1:00 Chair Excercise
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
10:00 Puzzles
10:30 Board Games
1:00 Chair Exercise
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
10:00 Puzzles
1:00 Chair Exercise
1:00 Card Games
All Day Coloring Pages
Special for November…
Monday, November 5, 2018 – Medicare Assistance
with Sheila Gregory. By APPOINTMENT ONLY! Call the senior center at 252-429-3231 to schedule your appointment.
Tuesday, November 6, 2018 – CLOSED
for Election Day! Voting will take place at the center.
Wednesday, November 7, 2018 – Birthday Celebration
at 12:30 p.m.
Friday, November 9, 2018 – TRIP – Shopping
to “Norfolk Premium Outlets!” We will leave the center at 9:30 a.m. Cost is money for lunch and shopping.
Must sign up by Wednesday, November 7, 2018!
Monday, November 12, 2018 – CLOSED
for Veterans Day!
Tuesday, November 13, 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.
Thursday, November 15, 2018 – Presentation – Sheriff Matt Beickert
“Safety in Holiday Shopping” at 11:00 a.m. Tips on staying safe during the holiday season.
Monday, November 19, 2018 – Dinner
“Thanksgiving Pot Luck Dinner” at 12:00 pm.! We will enjoy a traditional sit down dinner. Turkey and Rolls will be provided. Sign up to bring a side dish or dessert!
Must sign up by Friday, November 16, 2018
Thursday & Friday, November 22 & 23, 2018 – CLOSED!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Monday, November 26, 2018 – Tea/Coffee Social
at 1:00 p.m. Join us as we make and sign Christmas cards for our deployed military members!
“Message from Cheryl…
“Take the time to be kind. You can make all the difference is someone’s life.”
~Lucy MacDonald
Extended Programming
Corolla
Yoga
Currituck County Senior Center is offer free 1 hour twice a week Yoga class at the Corolla Library for Corolla Seniors 55+ on Mondays and Thursdays at 11:00 a.m.
This class requires pre-registration and is limited to 20 participants (each class); drop-ins are not allowed. An alternate list will be established for all those who do not initially make it into a class. Alternates will be contacted if a permeant spot opens up.
Please Contact the Corolla Library at 252-453-0496 to sign up or Stacy Joseph, Senior Center Coordinator at 252-232-3505.