Hickory – Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in March including musical performances, craft 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, nutritious 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: March 5, blood pressure checks and age related macular degeneration with Liliana Powell, CVHS; March 6, musical performance by Chimes of Time; March 7, tax breaks for seniors with Brian Myers, Catawba County Tax Office; March 11, medicine awareness with Melanie Sigmon, Catawba County EMS; March 13, musical performance by Cody Newton; March 18, Obstacle or Opportunity Pathway to Genealogy Treasures with Rhonda Roederer; March 20, musical performance by Cameron Matthews; March 26, bowling and lunch at Pin Station; March 27, communication barriers for seniors with Vaya Health; and March 28, musical performance by Charles Ballard. If you would like to participate in any of these activities, please contact Danielle Hicks 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: March 6, sun catcher craft with Suzi; March 7, CPR with Melanie Sigmon, Catawba County EMS; March 11, watercolor painting; March 12, blood pressure checks and colon health with Carolyn Thompson, CVHS; March 14, fried rice cooking class with Liane Ching; March 19, music trivia with Steve Reep; March 20, Name That Tune 1950’s with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library; March 26, Communication 101: The Basics with Vaya Health; and March 27, musical performance by John Lindblom. 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: March 4, poison prevention and medication awareness with Melanie Sigmon, Catawba County EMS; March 6, beginner Tai Chi with Mary Perkins; March 7, musical performance by Seniors on the Move; March 12, Communication 101: The Basics with Vaya Health; March 13, crafts: jewel canvas project with Cherie; March 14, cooking class: Let’s make pie; March 18, Name that Tune 1950’s with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library; March 20, blood pressure checks and colon health with Carolyn Thompson, CVHS; March 28, musical performance by Papa Grey Beard. If you would like to participate in any of these activities, please contact Cherie Grambow at least two days in advance by calling 828-320-5963.
At the Catawba site, located at Center Church, 4945 Sherrills Ford Road, Catawba: March 6, musical performance by Cody Newton; March 13, cooking class with Kayla: St. Patrick’s Day pizza; March 14, Library to Go with Sam Woolhiser; March 19, crafts with Tonya Jornac; March 20, poison prevention and medication awareness with Melanie Sigmon, Catawba County EMS; March 21, musical performance by Seniors on the Move; March 26, blood pressure checks and Colon Health with Liliana Powell, CVHS; March 27, activity with Sherrills Ford-Terrell Library; March 28, Communication 101: The Basics 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: March 5, Communication 101: The Basics with Vaya Health; March 6, severe weather preparedness with Frank Ballentine, Emergency Management Specialist; March 7, “A Forgotten Hero Remembered” with Rhonda Roederer; March 13, Easter art with Lisa; March 14, Good News with Bud Painter; March 18, cooking class with Teresa Slaughter: cheesy bruschetta bites; March 20, musical performance by Cody Newton; March 27, health benefits of eating eggs with Lisa. 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 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, locate us on Facebook, 828-327-6851 or www.ccunitedway.com.
Cheesy bruschetta bites at Maiden site, 3/18
