Hickory – Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in December including a Bluegrass Christmas performance by the Sigmon Stringers on December 1st at First United Methodist Church in Hickory. This performance is supported by the United Arts Council of Catawba County through the North Carolina Arts Council, with funding from the state of North Carolina.
Sigmon Stringers
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: Dec 1, travel to East Hickory SMO for Sigmon Stringers’ Bluegrass Christmas concert; Dec 5, Bingo; Dec 6, shopping at Ollie’s and lunch at NY Hibachi Grill; Dec 8, “Winter Weather Preparedness” with Frank Ballentine, Catawba County EMS; Dec 13, crafts with Amanda Bentley; Dec 15, “Holiday & Christmas Traditions” with Erica Derr, Catawba County Library; Dec 20, blood pressure checks and holiday safety for seniors with Carolyn Thompson, Catawba Valley Health System; Dec 21, ugly Christmas sweater contest and Christmas carols. If you would like to participate in any of these activities, please call Lynn Furr 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: Dec 1, travel to East Hickory SMO for Sigmon Stringers’ Bluegrass Christmas concert; Dec 6, cooking demonstration: apple cinnamon pull-apart bread; Dec 8, musical performance by Bob Hollar; Dec 12, snowflake craft with Nancy Frady; Dec 14, white elephant left right game; Dec 15, chalk art performance by Rev. J. Charles Sisti; Dec 19, “Holiday Classics” with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library; Dec 21, Christmas celebration – festive attire encouraged. 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: Dec 1, Sigmon Stringers Bluegrass Christmas performance in the Christian Life Center; Dec 5, music with Charles Ballard; Dec 6, hand bell performance by Oxford Elementary music class; Dec 7, “Med Instead of Meds” with Tina McGilvary, Catawba County Cooperative Extension; Dec 12, emergency services information with Melanie Sigmon, Catawba County EMS; Dec 14, Catawba Valley New Horizon Band; Dec 19, craft with Julie Lupino; Dec 20, “Holiday Classics” with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library. If you would like to participate in any of these activities, please contact LaDonna Ledford at least two days in advance by calling 828-320-5963.
At the Catawba site, located at Center United Methodist Church, 4945 Sherrills Ford Road, Catawba: Dec 1, travel to East Hickory SMO for Sigmon Stringers’ Bluegrass Christmas concert; Dec 6, crafts with Tonya Jarnac; Dec 7, Elvis Tribute Artist Ed Smith; Dec 8, blood pressure checks and holiday safety for seniors with Carolyn Thompson, Catawba Valley Health System; Dec 12, Christmas music with Charles Ballard; Dec 14, puzzle piece wreath with Kayla and Shiron; Dec 15, cinnamon applesauce ornaments with Glenda; Dec 20, “Neurocognitive Disorders: Living with Dementia” with Vaya Health. 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: Dec 1, travel to East Hickory SMO for Sigmon Stringers’ Bluegrass Christmas concert; Dec 6, “Neurocognitive Disorders: Living with Dementia” with Vaya Health; Dec 7, snowman craft with Lisa; Dec 12, “What’s Cooking with Teresa Slaughter – Ritz Crackers Party Sandwiches”; Dec 13, blood pressure checks and holiday safety for seniors with Carolyn Thompson, Catawba Valley Health System; Dec 14, Christmas music with Charles Ballard; Dec 15, birthday party with Bob Hollar; Dec 19, beaded candle ornament craft with Lisa. If you would like to attend any of these programs, please call Lisa Adams at 828-320-5966 at least two days in advance.
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. Additional volunteers are urgently needed to deliver Meals on Wheels. You can volunteer as little as 1.5 hours a month. The program is also conducting its annual fund raising campaign. 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
