Hickory – Seniors Morning Out (SMO) participants will enjoy a variety of activities in August including trips to the Farmers’ Markets, 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 may be available depending on route capacity and whether space is available to add additional riders.
Other program highlights are as follows:
At the Newton site, located at First Presbyterian Church, 701 N Main Ave, Newton: Aug 4, cooking class: cooking with Anita; Aug 5, musical performance by Cameron Matthews; Aug 10, Library to Go with Catawba County Library; Aug 12, trip to Hickory Farmers’ Market; Aug 19 Family Feud; Aug 20, crafts: handmade craft exchange; Aug 24, Fire Safety with Cameron, City of Newton Fire Department; Aug 26, Medication Safety with Partners Health; Aug 31, musical performance by Tim Heafner. 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: Aug 4, Catawba Valley Bee Association presents: “The Honeybee: A Unique Superhero”; Aug 5, trip to the Hickory Farmers’ Market; Aug 6, crafts: painting Oyster shells; Aug 10, Hot Weather Awareness with Melanie Sigmon, Community Engagement Specialist; Aug 11, “Wrapping it up” on Nutrition with “Wrap Bar” with Donna Mull; Aug 13, “Building Brain Healthy Habits” with Denise Young, Alzheimer’s Association; Aug 25, Timeless Trivia: Advertising Slogans & Jingles with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library; Aug 26, cooking class: breakfast pizzas and burritos; Aug 27, Medication Safety 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: Aug 4, crafts: lighthouse painting; Aug 10, cooking class: no-cook summer gazpacho; Aug 12, S’more coffee social; Aug 19, Timeless Trivia: Advertising Slogans & Jingles with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library; Aug 20, Medication Safety with Partners Health; Aug 24, Medicare Scams & Fraud with Diane Trainor, NC Senior Medicare Program Specialist; Aug 25, Mental Health Awareness with Melanie Sigmon, Community Engagement Specialist; Aug 26, trip to the Hickory Farmers’ Market; Aug 27, prayer and devotions with Pastor Bill. 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: Aug 4, crafting: ice cream cone bird feeders; Aug 5, cooking class: chicken pie casserole; Aug 6, Medication Safety with Partners Health; Aug 11, Library to Go with Catawba County Library; Aug 18, steppingstone craft with Kayla; Aug 19, trip to Hickory Farmers’ Market; Aug 25, crafting with Tonya Jarnac; Aug 26, Activity with Sherrills Ford Library; Aug 27, musical performance with 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: Aug 4, Medication Safety with Partners Health; Aug 6, Mental Health Awareness with Melanie Sigmon, Community Engagement Specialist; Aug 11, BP checks and Summer Sun Safety with Carolyn Thompson, CVHS; Aug 13, trip to Public Health Farmers’ Market; Aug 17, cooking class: “Are you kidding me cake” with Teresa Slaughter; Aug 18, Self Defense with Deputy Dale Lail with Catawba County Sherriff’s Department; Aug 19, Beach Music with Cody and Wayne Newton; Aug 20, coffee and chat with Pastor Nathaniel Austin; Aug 27, musical performance by Papa Grey Beard aka Keith Williams. 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 Senioar 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
