Hickory – Seniors Morning Out participants will enjoy a variety of activities in January including musical performances, crafting classes, cooking demonstrations and a visit to Hart Square. The visits to Hart Square are supported by Arts Culture Catawba through the North Carolina Arts Council, with funding from the state of North Carolina.
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: Jan 6, Digital Navigators with Catawba County Library visit; Jan 7, crafts: press flower cards; Jan 9, musical performance by Seniors on the Move; Jan 14, visit to Hart Square; Jan 15, musical performance by Cameron Matthews; Jan 16, Seasonal Depression with Partners Health; Jan 22, musical performance by Cody Newton; Jan 23, winter cooking class: lasagna soup; Jan 28, blood pressure checks and arthritis education with Liliana Adrian, CVHS; Jan 29, musical performance by Papa Grey Beard. 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 East Hickory site, located at First United Methodist Church, 311 3rd Ave NE, Hickory: Jan 7, trivia with Steve; Jan 8, musical performance by Charles Hollar; Jan 9, musical performance by Cameron Matthews; Jan 13, cooking with Kathy Potter; Jan 14, cooking class: cooking with commodities class/recipe; Jan 16, visit to Hart Square; Jan 21, crafting with Mille; Jan 23, “SAD” Happy Ball with Partners Health; Jan 28, Timeless Trivia 18: Toys, Games and Model Trains with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library; Jan 29, putt-putt. If you would like to participate in any of these activities, please contact Suzi Caesar 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: Jan 6, cooking class: chili; Jan 7, blood pressure checks and arthritis education with Carolyn Thompson, CVHS; Jan 8 crafts: let’s make hand lotion; Jan 13, crafts: make a vision board; Jan 14, visit to Hart Square; Jan 15, Safety and Emergency Preparation with Kay Smith, Community Accessibility Specialist; Jan 21, crafts with Hazel and Joanne; Jan 22, Timeless Trivia: Toys, Games and Model Trains with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library; Jan 23, musical performance by Cameron Matthews; Jan 28, cooking class: blueberry pancakes; Jan 30, North Hickory First Annual Corn Hole competition. 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: Jan 7, crafting with Tonya Jarnac; Jan 8, Seasonal Depression with Partners Health; Jan 9, Library to Go with Sam Woolhiser; Jan 14, blood pressure checks and Arthritis Education with Liliana Adrian, CVHS; Jan 15, cooking class: 2 ingredient coconut snowball candy; Jan 16, visit to Hart Square; Jan 22, Information about EMS with Melanie Sigmon, Catawba County EMS; Jan 23, musical performance with Bob Hollar; Jan 29, Activity with Sherrills Ford Library; Jan 30, musical performance by Papa Grey Beard. 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: Jan 6, crafts: mandalas on rocks with Lisa and Morgan; Jan 7, musical performance by Cameron Matthews; Jan 8, Seasonal Depression with Partners Health; Jan 9, coffee and chat with Nathaniel Austin; Jan 13, cooking class: breakfast pigs in a blanket with Teresa Slaughter; Jan 14, visit to Hart Square; Jan 15, Medicare Scams and Fraud with Dianne Trainer; Jan 16, musical performance by The Blue Ridge Edition; Jan 21, blood pressure checks and Arthritis Education with Carolyn Thompson, CVHS; Jan 28, EMS – What we do and what patients can expect with Melanie Sigmon, Catawba County EMS; Jan 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 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
