Hickory – Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in February including musical performances, crafting 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, balanced 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: Feb 10, crafts: Valentines sun catchers; Feb 11, Digital Navigators with Catawba County Library visit; Feb 12, musical performance by Cameron Matthews; Feb 17, Teaching Heimlich Maneuver on yourself with Melanie Sigmon, Community Engagement Specialist; Feb 18, cooking class: strawberry chex mix; Feb 20, trivia; Feb 26, Understanding Dementia Risks with Partners Health. 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 East Hickory site, located at First United Methodist Church, 311 3rd Ave NE, Hickory: Feb 10, Severe Weather Safety with Frank Ballentine, Catawba County Emergency Services; Feb 11, crafting with Mille and Elle; Feb 17, cooking class with Kathy Potter; Feb 19, Overview of Services: Cynthia Harmon, Division of Services for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing; Feb 25, Sing Along with Suzie Q: 70’s Sizzle with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library; Feb 27, Understanding Dementia Risks with Partners Health. If you would like to participate in any of these activities, please contact Suzi Caesar at 828-320-5963 at least two days in advance.
At the North Hickory site, located at Sandy Ridge Baptist Church, 3702 16t St NE, Hickory: Feb 11, blood pressure checks and Don’t Stroke Out with Carolyn Thompson, CVHS; Feb 12, Heart Health with Melanie Sigmon, Community Engagement Specialist ; Feb 13, musical performance by Cameron Matthews; Feb 17, cooking class: easy and nutritious muffins; Feb 19, Sing Along with Suzie Q: 70’s Sizzle with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library; Feb 24, Understanding Dementia Risks with Partners Health; Feb 26, Tea Party Madness. If you would like to participate in any of these activities, please contact Cherie Grambow at least two days in advance by calling 828-323-8746.
At the Claremont site, located at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 3180 W Main St, Claremont: Feb 11, crafting with Tonya Jarnac; Feb 12, Smart Phone Basics with Ashley and Brenda, Catawba County Library Digital Navigators; Feb 13, musical performance by Seniors on the Move; Feb 18, blood pressure checks and Don’t Stroke Out with Liliana Adrian, CVHS; Feb 20, Library to Go with Sam Woolhiser; Feb 26, Information about EMS with Melanie Sigmon, Community Engagement Specialist; Feb 27, musical performance by Sentimental Journey. 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: Feb 10, cooking class with Teresa Slaughter: ham and swiss cracker melts; Feb 12, Understanding Dementia Risks with Partners Health; Feb 13, coffee and chat with Nathaniel Austin; Feb 17 vegetable flower arrangement demonstration with Thu Ngo; Feb 18, musical performance by Linda and Chris Koone; Feb 20, Heart Health with Melanie Sigmon, Community Engagement Specialist; Feb 25, blood pressure checks and Don’t Stroke Out with Carolyn Thompson, CVHS; Feb 27, musical performance by Papa Grey Beard. 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.
