Hickory – Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in July including a trip to the farmers market 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 to and from the sites is available in some locations.
On August 1st, 8th, and 10th, seniors 60 years or older are invited to attend musical performances by Ulysses Long at various site locations. Advance registration is required. These performances are supported by the United Arts Council of Catawba County through the North Carolina Arts Council, with funding from the state of North Carolina.
Other program highlights are as follows:
At the Newton site, located at First Presbyterian Church, 701 N Main Ave, Newton: Aug 1, Dizziness and Vertigo with Liliana Adrian, Catawba Valley Health System; Aug 3, musical performance by Chimes of Time; Aug 7, talent show; Aug 8, musical performance by Ulysses Long; Aug 14, wreath making class; Aug 17, musical performance by Cameron Matthews; Aug 24, musical performance by Charles Ballard; Aug 28, crafting with Amanda Bentley. 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.
Ulysses Long
At the West Hickory site, located at the West Hickory Senior Center, 400 17th St SW, Hickory: Aug 2, craft: making oobleck; Aug 8, GERD discussion with Carolyn Thompson, Catawba Valley Health System; Aug 16, Sing Along Susie Q Movie Magic with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library; Aug 17, chair volleyball; Aug 22, Opportunities to Help During Crisis by Felicia Wood, Vaya Health; Aug 23, musical performance by Kim Dagerhardt; Aug 24, putt-putt challenge; Aug 31, sensory sound bath with Elizabeth Powell. 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: Aug 7, musical performance by Charles Ballard; Aug 8, Opportunities to Help During Crisis with Vaya Health; Aug 10, musical performance by Ulysses Long; Aug 14, Basic First Aid with Melanie Sigmon, Catawba County EMS; Aug 15, GERD discussion with Carolyn Thompson, Catawba Valley Health System; Aug 22, Sing Along Susie Q Movie Magic with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library; Aug 24, musical performance by Seniors on the Move; Aug 31, cooking class: veggie pizza. 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 Church, 4945 Sherrills Ford Road, Catawba: Aug 2, crafting: q-tip flowers with Kayla; Aug 9, cooking class: ice cream in a bag; Aug 10, Library to Go with Sam Woolhiser, Catawba County Library; Aug 15, crafts with Tonya Jarnac; Aug 17, musical performance by Charles Ballard; Aug 22, GERD discussion with Liliana Adrian Catawba Valley Health System; Aug 23, musical performance by The Chimes of Time; Aug 31, musical performance by Sentimental Journey. 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: Aug 1, musical performance by Ulysses Long; Aug 8, Don’t Travel without a MAP with Julie Packer, Carolina Caring; Aug 9, Stay at Home Safely: Fall and Fire Prevention for Older Adults with Melanie Sigmon, Catawba County EMS; Aug 10, musical performance by Kim Dagerhardt; Aug 14, Cooking with Teresa Slaughter: baked tomatoes with cheese; Aug 15, Opportunities to Help During Crisis, Vaya Health; Aug 29, GERD discussion with Carolyn Thompson, Catawba Valley Health System; Aug 31, musical performance by The Chimes of Time. 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 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
