Hickory – Seniors Morning Out (SMO) participants will enjoy a variety of activities in September 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: Sept 3, troll craft with Ginger; Sept 8, musical performance by Cameron Matthews; Sept 9, trip to Hickory Farmers’ Market; Sept 14, Library to Go with Allison; Sept 22, cooking class: ice cream cone cupcakes; Sept 23, Into to Traumatic Brain Injury in Older Adults with Partner’s Health; Sept 24, Jeopardy games; Sept 28, tie dye craft; Sept 30, musical performance by Cody Newton. 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: Sept 1, crafts: Watercolor/Directed drawing with Lisa Krivacka; Sept 2, trip to Hickory Farmers’ Market; Sept 15, pet therapy: visit with Sandy Matthews and Golden Faith; Sept 16, know what you’re putting in your mouth: how to read food labels; Sept 22, Name that Tune 1970’s with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library; Sept 23, cooking class: pecan fingers; Sept 24, Intro to Traumatic Brain Injury in Older Adults with Partner’s Health; Sept 29, musical performance by Cameron Matthews; Sept 30, message by Charles Hollar and songs by Joanie Coppinger . 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: Sept 1, cooking class: Dr. Pepper BBQ chicken and cowboy beans; Sept 8, crafts: teacup bird feeders; Sept 10, movie day: Autumn in New York with trivia and NY pizza; Sept 14, Fall Prevention with Melanie Sigmon, Community Engagement Specialist; Sept 16, Name that Tune 1970’s with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library; Sept 17, Intro to Traumatic Brain Injury in Older Adults with Partner’s Health; Sept 22, cooking class: spiced zucchini apple baked oatmeal with cinnamon vanilla glaze; Sept 23, trip to Hickory Farmers’ Market; Sept 24, 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: Sept 2, cooking class: pie crust cookies; Sept 3, Intro to Traumatic Brain Injury in Older Adults with Partner’s Health; Sept 9, musical performance by Cody Newton; Sept 10, trip to Public Health Farmers’ Market; Sept 17, musical performance by Papa Grey Beard; Sept 21, Library to Go with Catawba County Library; Sept 22, crafting with Tonya Jarnac; Sept 23, Activity with Sherrills Ford Library; Sept 28, bingo. 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: Sept 1, Intro to Traumatic Brain Injury in Older Adults with Partner’s Health; Sept 3, presentation on churches, cemeteries, and campgrounds with Catawba County Historical Association; Sept 8, cooking class with Lisa and Charlie: ice cream sandwich cake; Sept 10, coffee and chat with Pastor Nathaniel Austin; Sept 17, Fall Prevention with Melanie Sigmon, Community Engagement Specialist; Sept 21, cooking class: Boston cream pie cookie cups with Teresa Slaughter; Sept 24, trip to Hickory Aviation Museum; Sept 28, crafts: foil art with Lisa; Sept. 30, 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.
