Elizabeth City/Pasquotank County Senior Center Newsletter E.C.P.C ...

Elizabeth City/Pasquotank County Senior Center Newsletter

E.C.P.C. Center Happenings

MARCH 2018 Scheduled Programs

Mondays Mixed Media...................................................10:00am Spades...........................................................10:00am Aerobics W/ Linn B...........................................9:00am Tai-Chi w/ Mim.................................................8:30am Bowling @/ Albermarle Lanes.............................. 1:00pm Shuffleboard.....................................................1:00pm Tuesdays Tai-Chi w/Jim...................................................8:30am Strength & Flex w/ Linn B...................................9:00am Sr. Choir................................................... .....10:00am Scrabble/Upwords............................................10:00am Spades...........................................................10:00am Blood Pressure Checks (2nd Tuesday)....................10:00am Silver Sneakers w/Judy......................................10:30am Shuffleboard....................................................11:30am Pinochle..........................................................1:00pm Bridge..............................................................1:00pm Yoga w/Judy....................................................2:00pm Book Club (2nd Tuesday of Month)........................1:00pm Wednesdays Tai-Chi w/ Mim................................................8:30am Aerobics w/ Linn B............................................9:00am Sr. Club Mtg (1st & 3rd weds).............................10:15am Bingo (2nd,4th & 5th weds)..................................10:15am Spades...........................................................10:00am

Knitting (1st & 3rd weds).....................................12:30am Bridge Party Style..............................................1:00pm Thursdays Strength & Flex w/ Linn B...................................9:00am Upwords........................................................10:00am Silver Sneakers.................................................10:30am Spades...........................................................10:00am Shuffleboard....................................................11:30am Pinochle.........................................................12:00pm Canasta...........................................................1:00pm AARP Mtg (3rd Thurs)........................................3:00pm Yoga w/ Judy...................................................2:00pm Line Dance.......................................................3:00pm Fridays Aerobics w/ Linn B............................................9:00am Spades...........................................................10:00am Pinochle.........................................................12:00pm Knit-A-Long.....................................................1:00am Chickenfoot......................................................1:00pm

Fiber Arts (3rd Sat. of the month).........................10:00am

**ALL ACTIVITIES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE AT ANY TIME**

CENTER TRIPS/EVENTS

Virginia Museum of Fine

Art

Terracotta Army: Legacy

of the First Emperor of

China

Location: Virginia Fine Arts

Museum Date: Friday, March 9th Leaving: 7:30am Admission: FREE

From those who appreciate the detail put into a century's old sculpture to the technique and time put into a painting this museum is for you. Collections of all different forms of art media dating back hundred of years are there to explore all throughout the museum. Speaking of ancient, also while we are visiting you have the opportunity to see the Terracotta Army to the first emperor to China. First discovered in 1974 by farmers in China, an underground army of nearly 8,000 lifesize terracotta figures is known as one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century. Discovered one mile east of the known burial site of the First Emperor of China (r. 221?210 BC), or Qin Shihuang, the terracotta army was created to accompany the emperor to the afterlife. This exhibition features ten majestic terracotta figures, including a cavalry horse, among 130 works that tell the story of China's birth and one man's lasting imprint on a nation. For those who like a cup of coffee or light breakfast a quick stop will be made to McDonalds. Lunch will be determined closer to the destination. Transportation to the museum is $3.00. Estimated

return to the center will be around 4:30-5pm.

Harlem Globetrotters Location: Greenville, Williams Arena ECU DATE: Weds, March 21st ADMISSION: $30.00 per person LV: 2:00pm

The Harlem Globetrotters are celebrating their 90th anniversary, continuing a world famous tradition of ball handling wizardry, basketball artistry, and one-of-a-kind family entertainment that continues to thrill fans of all ages. The Globetrotters are known for their tricks, humor and the smiles they bring. Come join us in watching their magic on the court as we go to pirate country at Williams Arena in Greenville. Transportation is $2.00 to be paid to the office, along with $30.00 for admission ticket. We will eat dinner before the game at Parker's family style restaurant. Estimated return to the center will be around 10:00pm10:30pm.

Spice Bouquet Cooking Class Location: Kinston, NC Date: Friday, March 23rd Cost: $20.00 per person

Spice Bouquet is locally owned and operated by Frank Crowley. He started the business in Ronkonkoma, New York (Long Island) in 1984. He then moved the business down south to Kinston, North Carolina in 2003. Frank will demonstrate the ease of using rubs to create easy tasteful dishes the whole family can enjoy!! Admission to the class

Includes: Appetizer, salad, pita crisps, chicken or fish entr?e: (pre-determined), dessert and tea/water. Franks classes are popular among groups of all ages!! He conducts the classes several days of the week and even sometimes on the weekends!!

Transportation fee will be $3.00 per person to be paid to the office along with $20.00 admission for class.

Estimated return to the center will be around 4:00-4:30pm.

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SPECIAL EVENTS (CNTD)

AARP Free Tax Preparation For Seniors

AARP Foundation Tax Aide offers free tax preparation low-to-moderate income taxpayers 50 and up. This year ECPC Senior Center is doing something a little dif-

ferent to help with the heavy flow of traffic. Like many other senior centers around the area we will

take clients *by appointment only.*

Appointments will be held at the center on Tuesday's running until April 10th time

depending on time slot availability.

For more information you can contact the center at:

(252)-337-6661(2) Or

Check out AARP's tax aide website to find out more information or other tax aide agencies within your area.

WWW.

Albemarle Senior Games

Senior Games 2018 is

revving up! All forms have been

submitted and pretty soon we will have our T-Shirt list. We will be calling participants as soon as we get the order in. For those who would like a ride to various events in Currituck or Edenton we will be providing transportation. Please sign up in the office.

PQ vs. P-Tank 8-Ball

Pool Tournament Location: Perquimans Senior Center Date: Tuesday, March 20th Time: 9:30am Cost: $2.00 per person Lv. 8:00am

Well we all know we do a North vs. South tournament but we have decided to make an addition. We have decided to make another tournament with our friends just south in Perquimans County. Chalk up your stick and get ready!!!

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COMMUNITY NEWS

New PML Trips for 2018 ? Ireland Oct 20th-27th , 2018 *250.00 Deposit Fee*

Mrs. Carolyn Taylor Elliot went home to rest with the Lord on February 9th, 2018. She was an Elizabeth City native and a member of Journey Church. She is survived by her husband Charles Elliott and son Charles Scott Elliott and two beautiful grandchildren. Mrs. Carolyn was also a lover of art. One of her favorite pastimes was having a cup of coffee

with her Monday morning mixed media class, where she and the other ladies of the class would catch up while

working on their projects.

? Savannah, GA May 21st-23rd, 2018 *100.00 Deposit Fee*

25.00 per person Out of County Fee required for all participants living outside of Pasquotank County

Carlton Nathaniel DeLoatch Sr. passed away at his home February 15th, 2018 with his wife Lydia by his side. He was a father of 7 beautiful children and Grandfather of 16 grandchildren, and great grandfather of 9. Carlton loved and attended his church, South Congregation of Jehovah's Witness's. He also loved to play with his afternoon pinochle family here at the center. He was kind and greeted everyone he met with a smile and you could often hear him humming a tune as he went down the hallway.

**Initial deposit made by check payment only**

For more info contact: ECPC Senior Center 200 E. Ward St. Elizabeth City NC, 27909 (252)-337-6661(2) seniorcenter@

Both members will truly be missed.

John 3:16:

" For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, So that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

? Please check your exercise and activity calendars for closing dates, scheduling times and cancellations

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