Catawba County News
Seniors Morning Out Activities August 2023
Published: July 31, 2023
Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in August including trips 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.
Other program highlights are as follows:
At the Newton site, located at First Presbyterian Church, 701 N Main Ave, Newton | |
8/1 | Dizziness and Vertigo with Lilian Adrian, Catawba Valley Health System |
8/3 | Musical performance by Chimes of Time |
8/7 | Talent Show |
8/8 | Musical performance by Ulysses Long |
8/14 | Wreath making class |
8/17 | Musical performance by Cameron Matthews |
8/24 | Musical performance by Charles Ballard |
8/28 | Crafting with Amanda Bentley |
At the West Hickory site, located at the West Hickory Senior Center, 400 17th St SW, Hickory | |
8/2 | Craft: making oobleck |
8/8 | GERD with Carolyn Thompson, Catawba Valley Health System |
8/16 | Sing along Susie Q Movie Magic with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library |
8/17 | Chair volleyball |
8/22 | Opportunities to Help During Crisis by Felicia Wood, Vaya Health |
8/23 | Musical performance by Kim Dagerhardt |
8/24 | Putt-Putt Challenge |
8/31 | Sensory Sound Bath with Elizabeth Powell |
At the East Hickory site, First United Methodist Church, 311 3rd Ave NE, Hickory | |
8/7 | Musical performance by Charles Ballard |
8/8 | Opportunities to Help During Crisis by Felicia Wood, Vaya Health |
8/10 | Musical performance by Ulysses Long |
8/14 | Basic first aid with Melanie Sigmon, Catawba County EMS |
8/15 | GERD with Carolyn Thompson, Catawba Valley Health System |
8/22 | Sing along Susie Q Movie Magic with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library |
8/24 | Musical performance by Seniors on the Move |
8/31 | Cooking Demo- Veggie Pizza |
At the Catawba site, located at Center Church, 4945 Sherrills Ford Rd, Catawba | |
8/2 | Crafting: Q-Tip flowers with Kayla |
8/9 | Cooking class: ice cream in a bag |
8/10 | Library to Go with Sam Woolhiser, Catawba County Library |
8/15 | Crafts with Tonya Jarnac |
8/17 | Musical performance with Charles Ballard |
8/22 | GERD with Lilian Adrian, Catawba Valley Health System |
8/23 | Musical performance by The Chimes of Time |
8/31 | Musical performance by Sentimental Journey |
At the Maiden site, located at the Maiden Community Center, 207 E Klutz St, Maiden | |
8/1 | Musical performance by Ulysses Long |
8/8 | Don’t Travel without a Map with Julie Packer, Carolina Caring |
8/9 | Stay at Home Safely: Fall and Fire Prevention for Older Adults with Melanie Sigmon |
8/10 | Musical performance by Kim Dagerhardt |
8/14 | Cooking with Teresa Slaughter: baked tomatoes with cheese |
8/15 | Opportunities to Help During Crisis, Vaya Health |
8/29 | GERD with Carolyn Thompson, Catawba Valley Health System |
8/31 | Musical performance by The Chimes of Time |
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