Hickory – Seniors Morning Out (SMO) participants will enjoy a variety of activities in December 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 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: Dec 1, Cold Weather Safety with Melanie Sigmon, Community Engagement Specialist; Dec 4, all sites Christmas Luau at North Hickory SMO; Dec 8, Library to Go with Sam Woolhiser; Dec 10, musical performance with Cameron Matthews; Dec 15, crafts with Erica Derr; Dec 17, discussion with Partners Health; Dec 29, cooking class: 3 ingredient Apple cake; Dec 30, trivia; Dec 31, New Year’s Eve party. 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: Dec 1, holiday sip and make hot chocolate/hot cider; Dec 3, movie day with popcorn; Dec 4, all sites Christmas Luau at North Hickory SMO; Dec 10, musical performance by Cody Newton; Dec 16, Library Christmas Special with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library; Dec 18, The Impact of Social Isolation with Partners Health; Dec 29, Sims Country Cloggers Dance Studio performance; Dec 30, cooking class: celebration bread; Dec 31, musical performance by Kathy and Duke Kenny. 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: Dec 1, crafts with Jerri and Joanne; Dec 2, Grief and the Holidays with Partners Health; Dec 4, all sites Christmas Luau onsite; Dec 8, Bingo; Dec 17, Christmas Special trivia with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library; Dec 18, holiday celebration; Dec 29, cooking class: cheesy scalloped potatoes and ham; Dec 30, Bingo; Dec 31, New Year’s Eve Celebration. 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: Dec 1, Library to Go with Sam Woolhiser; Dec 3, Social Isolation and the Holidays with Partners Health; Dec 4, all sites Christmas Luau at North Hickory SMO; Dec 9, Oxford Elementary Handbells performance; Dec 10, cooking class: rolo ritz cookies; Dec 11, musical performance by Bob Hollar; Dec 17, activity with Sherrills Ford Library; Dec 30, crafts: holiday photo frame with Kayla; Dec 31, New Year’s Eve snacks and celebration. 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, crafts: snowman hat; Dec 2, blood pressure checks with Lisa; Dec 4, all sites Christmas Luau at North Hickory; Dec 8, Discussion with Digital Navigators, Ashely and Brenda, Catawba County Library; Dec 9, musical performance by Golden Voices; Dec 10, Grief and the Holidays with Partners Health; Dec 15, cooking class: mini chicken pot pies; Dec 17, musical performance by Cody and Wayne Newton; Dec 31, Pajama Day and Pizza party. 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.
