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Seniors Morning Out Activities April 2026

Seniors Morning Out Activities April 2026

Published: March 27, 2026

HICKORY –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in April 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 (SMO), 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.

Other program highlights are as follows:

At the Newton site, located at First Presbyterian Church, 701 N Main Ave, Newton

4/2

Musical performance by Cameron Matthews

4/8

Cooking Class with Nancy Bryant

4/9

Movie day and popcorn

4/13

Library to Go with Sam Woolhiser

4/16

Musical performance by Tim Hefner

4/20

Safe Driving with Melanie Sigmon, Community Engagement Specialist

4/22

Coping Strategies for Anxiety and Depression in Older Adults with Partners Health

4/23

First Presbyterian Church Historic Tour

4/29

Musical performance by Cody Newton

 

At the East Hickory site, located at First United Methodist Church, 311 3rd Ave NE, Hickory

4/7

Tai Chi with Lee

4/8

Take Control Nutrition Lesson with Donna: Living Mindfully

4/9

Music Trivia with Steve, Romancing the 80’s

4/15

Cooking Class: Cheeseballs

4/16

Blood Pressure Checks and Discussion on Stress with Carolyn Thompson, CVHS

4/21

Safety from Scams, Lt. Page, Catawba County Sherriff’s Department

4/23

Coping Strategies for Anxiety and Depression in Older Adults with Partners Health

4/28

Sing Along with Susie Q: Boots and Hearts with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library

4/30

Kentucky Derby Birthday Celebration and Fancy Hat Day

 

At the North Hickory site, Sandy Ridge Baptist Church, 3702 16th St. NE, Hickory

4/6

Cooking Class: Carbonara for National Carbonara Day

4/9

Blood Pressure Checks and Discussion on Stress with Carolyn Thompson, CVHS

4/13

Driving with Melanie Sigmon, Community Engagement Specialist

4/16

Coping Strategies for Anxiety and Depression in Older Adults with Partners Health

4/21

Adult Protective Services Information with Heather Weston, Catawba County APS supervisor

4/22

Sing Along with Susie Q: Boots and Hearts with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library

4/23

National Picnic Day with Food, Fun, Games, and Corn Hole Tournament Round 3

4/27

Cooking Class: Vegetarian Stir-Fry Rice

4/29

Crafts: Peace Rose Project

 

 

At the Claremont site, located at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 3180 W Main St., Claremont

4/2

Coping Strategies for Anxiety and Depression in Older Adults with Partners Health

4/9

Library to Go with Sam Woolhiser

4/15

Blood Pressure Checks and Discussion on Stress with Carolyn Thompson, CVHS

4/16

Musical performance by Papa Grey Beard

4/20

National Financial Capability Month with Frank Ballentine, Catawba County EMS

4/22

Activity with Sherrills Ford Library

4/23

Adult Protective Services Information with Heather Weston, Catawba County APS supervisor

4/28

Sand Art Craft with Kayla

4/30

Musical performance with Sentimental Journey

 

At the Maiden site, located at the Maiden Community Center, 207 E Klutz St, Maiden

4/2

History of the Greek Red Easter Egg and Dying Red Easter Eggs

4/7

Blood Pressure Checks and Discussion on Stress with Carolyn Thompson, CVHS

4/9

Coping Strategies for Anxiety and Depression in Older Adults with Partners Health

4/13

Cooking Class: Peach Cobbler with Teresa Slaughter

4/15

Hazardous Material Awareness with Frank Ballentine, Catawba County EMS

4/20

Technology Bingo with Brenda and Ashley, Catawba County Library

4/21

Driving with Melanie Sigmon, Community Engagement Specialist

4/27

Coffee and Conversation with Nathaniel Austin

4/28

Adult Protective Services Information with Heather Weston, Catawba County APS supervisor

 

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