Hickory – Seniors Morning Out (SMO) participants will enjoy a variety of activities in May including a trip to the Catawba Science Center to the Planetarium. 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, 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: May 5, cooking class: homemade mayonnaise and deviled eggs; May 6, Severe Weather Preparedness with Frank Ballentine, Catawba County EMS; May 11, Library to Go; May 13, musical performance by Cameron Matthews; May 14, trip to the Catawba Science Center to the Planetarium; May 19, crafts: macrame leaf and watercolor painting; May 20, musical performance by Cody Newton; May 21, Adult Services Information with Heather Weston, Catawba County APS Supervisor; May 28, birthday celebration and Senior Olympic Games. 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: May 5, Adult Services Information, Heather Weston, Catawba County APS Supervisor; May 7, Severe Weather Preparedness with Frank Ballentine, Catawba County EMS; May 12, crafts: Memorial Day bandana wreath & poppy flowers; May 13, Take Control with Donna Mull: Controlling Sodium; May 14, trip to the Catawba Science Center to the Planetarium; May 19, “Settlers of Catawba County” presentation with Catawba County Historical Association and Museum; May 20, cooking class: smoothies; May 26, Timeless Trivia 5: Cartoons, Comic Books, and Funny Papers with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library; May 28, Chronic Stress Prevention with Partners Health. 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: May 4, cooking class: truffles for National Truffle Day; May 5, Cinco de Mayo celebration; May 12, Summer Weather Safety with Melanie Sigmon, Community Engagement Specialist; May 13, crafts: VBS Illumination Be the Light project; May 14, trip to Catawba Science Center to the Planetarium; May 21, Chronic Stress Prevention with Partners Health; May 26, Memorial Day trivia and fun facts; May 27, Timeless Trivia 5: Cartoons, Comic Books, and Funny Papers with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library; May 28, musical performance by Seniors on the Move for Christ. 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: May 6, musical performance by Cody Newton; May 7, Chronic Stress Prevention with Partners Health; May 12, Library to Go; May 13, cooking class: Hawaiian fruit salad; May 14, trip to Catawba Science Center to the Planetarium; May 21, cornhole tournament; May 26, Summer Weather Safety with Melanie Sigmon, Community Engagement Specialist; May 27, Activity with Sherrills Ford-Terrell Library; May 28, crafting with Tonya Jarnac. 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: May 4, cooking class: lemon croissants with Teresa Slaughter; May 5, Chronic Stress Prevention with Partners Health; May 6, crafts: mosaic coasters with Lisa; May 12, Year of the Invention; May 14, trip to Catawba Science Center to the Planetarium; May 18, coffee and chat with Nathaniel Austin; May 19, musical performance by Golden Voices; May 21, Summer Weather Safety with Melanie Sigmon, Community Engagement Specialist; May 28, 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 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.
