Hickory – Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in November including musical performances, craft classes, and cooking demonstrations.
Any resident of Catawba County who is 60 or older is invited to join Seniors Morning Out, which is held Monday through Thursday mornings at five convenient locations. A hot, nutritious lunch is served each day. Programs are free to participants, who may pick and choose which days to attend. Bus transportation to and from the sites is available in some locations.
Other program highlights are as follows:
At the Newton site, located at First Presbyterian Church, 701 N Main Ave, Newton: Nov 1, musical performance by Chimes of Time; Nov 2, cold weather information with Melanie Sigmon, Catawba County EMS; Nov 7, Medicare/SHIIP information with Vickie Blevins, Council on Aging; Nov 9, musical performance by Cameron Matthews; Nov 13, breast cancer awareness and blood pressure checks with Liliana Adrian, Catawba Valley Health System; Nov 14, all about sweet potatoes with Tina McGillvary, NC Cooperative Extension; Nov 20, crafts: wooden turkey spoons with Danielle; Nov 28, cooking class: french toast with Danielle; Nov 30, musical performance by Kim Dagerhardt. If you would like to participate in any of these activities, please contact Danielle Hicks at 828-455-4133 at least two days in advance.
At the West Hickory site, located at the West Hickory Senior Center, 400 17th St SW, Hickory: Nov 2, turkey relay; Nov 6, cold weather information with Melanie Sigmon, Catawba County EMS; Nov 8, musical performance by Dandy Don, the singing cowboy; Nov 15, all about sweet potatoes with Tina McGillvary, NC Cooperative Extension; Nov 16, crafts: paint a gnome with Shanda Nichols; Nov 21, discussion about diabetes and blood pressure checks with Carolyn Thompson, Catawba Valley Health System; Nov 28, suicide & aging conversations for life, VAYA Health; Nov 30, putt-putt. If you would like to participate in any of these activities, please contact Suzi Caesar at 828-323-8746 at least two days in advance.
At the East Hickory site, located at First United Methodist Church, 311 3rd Ave NE, Hickory: Nov 2, musical performance by Seniors on the Move; Nov 9, musical performance by Chimes of the Time; Nov 14, suicide & aging conversations for life, VAYA Health; Nov 15, Medicare/SHIIP information with Vickie Blevins, Council on Aging; Nov 16, all about sweet potatoes with Tina McGillvary, NC Cooperative Extension; Nov 22, cooking class: cinnamon crescent rolls with Kimberly and Thu; Nov 27, craft: scrapbooking/memory page of a special memory or photo with family; Nov 28, discussion about diabetes and blood pressure checks with Carolyn Thompson, Catawba Valley Health System; Nov 29, Musical Numbers Scene It! with Jennifer Williams, Patrick Beaver Library. If you would like to participate in any of these activities, please contact the site at least two days in advance by calling 828-320-5963.
At the Catawba site, located at Center Church, 4945 Sherrills Ford Road, Catawba: Nov 1, Medicare/SHIIP information with Vickie Blevins, Council on Aging; Nov 2, musical performance by Charles Ballard; Nov 7, crafts with Tonya Jarnac; Nov 8, cold weather information with Melanie Sigmon, Catawba County EMS; Nov 9, Library to Go with Sam Woolhiser; Nov 14, all about sweet potatoes with Tina McGillvary, NC Cooperative Extension; Nov 15, cooking class: monkey bread; Nov 16, musical performance by Papa Grey Beard; Nov 28, suicide & aging conversations for, VAYA Health; Nov 29, activity with Sherrills Ford Library; Nov 30, musical performance by Chimes of Time. If you would like to attend any of these programs, please call Kayla Smith at 828-320-0434 at least two days in advance.
At the Maiden site, located at the Maiden Community Center, 207 E Klutz St, Maiden: Nov 1, suicide & aging conversations for life, VAYA Health; Nov 7, discussion about diabetes and blood pressure checks with Carolyn Thompson, Catawba Valley Health System; Nov 8, Medicare/SHIIP information with Vickie Blevins, Council on Aging; Nov 13, all about sweet potatoes with Tina McGillvary, NC Cooperative Extension; Nov 15, shell craft with Lisa; Nov 20, cooking with Theresa Slaughter: pumpkin honey bun cake with Teresa Slaughter; Nov 29, musical performance by Golden Voices; Nov 30, musical performance by Sentimental Journey. If you would like to attend any of these programs, please call Lisa Adams at 828-320-5966.
Seniors Morning Out is operated by Senior Nutrition Services of Catawba County Social Services and is in need of volunteers to assist with the program between 8:30am and noon, Monday – Thursday. Please call 828-695-5610, if interested. In addition to SMO, Senior Nutrition Services operates Meals on Wheels and related programs in the county. You can volunteer as little as 1.5 hours a month. To find out more, contact Senior Nutrition Services at 828-695-5610 during regular business hours, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday, except for holidays. For the latest updates, like their Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/MealsonWheelsofCatawbaCounty, or visit their website at http://www.MealsonWheelsofCatawbaCounty.org.
Catawba County Senior Nutrition Services is a United Way funded partner. Catawba County United Way’s mission is to increase the organized capacity of people to help others by mobilizing the caring power of our community. For more information, locate us on Facebook, 828-327-6851 or www.ccunitedway.com.
