Hickory – Seniors Morning Out (SMO) participants will enjoy a variety of activities in November 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: Nov 9, Library to Go with Allison; Nov 10, The Project Life Saver Program & Care Reassurance Program with Sergeant Trouille with Catawba County Sherriff’s Office; Nov 12, musical performance by Over the Hill group; Nov 17, cooking class: apple dumplings; Nov 18, Preventing loneliness around the holidays with Partner’s Health; Nov 19, “Building Brain Healthy Habits” with Denise Young, Alzheimer’s Association; Nov 23, pillow craft with Callie; Nov 24, musical performance by Cameron Matthews; Nov 25, Friendsgiving Lunch. 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: Nov 2, movie and popcorn; Nov 4, Thanksgiving centerpiece craft with Lisa Kravacka; Nov 9, musical performance by Bob Hollar; Nov 10, cooking class: making pies for Whoopie! It’s pie day!; Nov 12, Veteran’s Day Celebration Breakfast with St. Stephen’s High School ROTC; Nov 17, cooking for 1 or 2 with Donna Mull; Nov 19, Preventing loneliness around the holidays with Partner’s Health; Nov 24, Timeless Trivia Episode 7 with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library; Nov 25, Gobbler Sunrise Friendsgiving. 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: Nov 2, Preparing for Winter with Melanie Sigmon, Community Engagement Specialist; Nov 9, cooking class: one pan Thanksgiving dinner; Nov 10, game day; Nov 16, craft time: making Thanksgiving/Fall cards with Jerri and Joann; Nov 18, Timeless Trivia Episode 7: Explosive Era of Baby Boomers with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library; Nov 19, Preventing loneliness around the holidays with Partner’s Health; Nov 23, coffee chat: the Healthy Benefits of Gratitude; Nov 24, Hello December; Nov 25, Thanksgiving Breakfast Social. 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: Nov 4, musical performance by Cody Newton; Nov 5, Preventing loneliness around the holidays with Partner’s Health; Nov 10, cooking class: apple cider donut cake; Nov 16, Library to Go with Catawba County Library; Nov 17, crafting with Tonya Jarnac; Nov 18, bingo; Nov 24, Thanksgiving Celebration; Nov 25, Activity with Sherrills Ford Library; Nov 30, butter bean auction. 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: Nov 4, Preventing loneliness around the holidays with Partner’s Health; Nov 5, Preparing for Winter with Melanie Sigmon, Community Engagement Specialist; Nov 10, crafting: Christmas cards for clients; Nov 16, cooking class: irresistible Iowa party bites; Nov 19, musical performance by Sentimental Journey; Nov 23, coffee and conversation with Pastor Nathaniel Austin; Nov 24, horse race game; Nov 25, Friendship Breakfast; Nov 30, crafts: fresh Rosemary Mini Wreaths 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 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
