Hickory – Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in October including a trip to Hart Square. This project is supported by Arts Culture Catawba through the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
Any resident of Catawba County who is 60 or older is invited to join Seniors Morning Out (SMO), 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: Oct 6, Fall trivia; Oct 8, musical performance by Cameron Matthews; Oct 9, Emergency Preparedness with Melanie Sigmon, Community Engagement Specialist; Oct 13, Library to Go with Sam Woolhiser; Oct 14, cooking class with Norma; Oct 15, trip to Hart Square; Oct 21, grip strength checks with Lilliana Adrian, CVHS; Oct 23, musical performance by Blue Ridge Edition; Oct 29, musical performance by Cody Newton. If you would like to participate in any of these activities, please contact Rachel Jackson 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: Oct 2, tailgate party, wear your favorite team; Oct 7, blood pressure checks and Nutrition with Carolyn Thompson, CVHS; Oct 14, cooking class: pumpkin mousse with Lee; Oct 15, crafts: pumpkin, corn, and spoon crafts; Oct 16, trip to Hart Square; Oct 21, variety show; Oct 23, Chronic Stress with Partners Health; Oct 28, Timeless Trivia 3: Famous Faces, Famous Places with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library; Oct 29, message with Charles Hollar and music by Joni Coppinger. If you would like to participate in any of these activities, please contact Lee Ann Breen 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: Oct 7, cooking class: pierogis; Oct 9, Winter Safety with Frank Ballentine, Catawba County Emergency Management; Oct 14, blood pressure checks and Talk on Preservatives with Lilliana Adrian, CVHS; Oct 15, trip to Hart Square; Oct 16, Understanding Depression with Partners Health; Oct 20, crafts: Fall leaves mason jar lanterns; Oct 22, Timeless Trivia 3: Famous Faces, Famous Places with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library; Oct 29, Halloween Bingo; Oct 30, musical performance by Cameron Matthews. 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: Oct 1, Life Spiral Art with Karla, Hickory Museum of Art; Oct 2, Understanding Depression with Partners Health; Oct 7, crafts: marbled pumpkins; Oct 8, bi-annual wellness checks with Lilliana Adrian, CVHS; Oct 9, Library to Go with Sam Woolhiser; Oct 14, trip to Hart Square; Oct 21, crafts with Tonya Jarnac; Oct 23, Winter Safety and Preparedness with Frank Ballentine, Catawba County Emergency Management; Oct 30, 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: Oct 2, musical performance by Keith Williams; Oct 8 Discussion on Misused Medications with Partners Health; Oct 9, Coffee and Chat with Nathaniel Austin; Oct 13, cooking class: Neiman Marcus cake with Teresa Slaughter; Oct 14, trip to Hart Square; Oct 16, Fire and Burn Prevention with Melanie Sigmon, Community Engagement Specialist; Oct 22, musical performance by Cody and Wayne Newton; Oct 28, blood pressure checks and Talking About Preservatives with Lilliana Adrian, CVHS; Oct 30, Sunflower Jubilee. 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 for 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, find us on Facebook, 828-327-6851 or www.ccunitedway.com
