Catawba County News
Seniors Morning Out Activities December 2022
Published: November 28, 2022
HICKORY –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in December including a Bluegrass Christmas performance by the Sigmon Stringers on December 1st at First United Methodist Church in Hickory. This performance is supported by the United Arts Council of Catawba County 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, 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; phone 828-455-4133 | |
12/1 | Sigmon Stringers Bluegrass Christmas performance at East Hickory SMO Site |
12/5 | Bingo |
12/6 | Shopping at Ollie’s and lunch at NY Hibachi Grill |
12/8 | “Winter Weather Preparednes” with Frank Ballentine, Catawba County EMS |
12/13 | Crafts with Amanda Bentley |
12/15 | Holiday & Christmas Traditions with Erica Derr, Catawba County Library |
12/20 | Blood Pressure Checks and Holiday Safety for Seniors with Carolyn Thompson, Catawba Valley Health System |
12/21 | Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest and Christmas Carols |
At the West Hickory site, located at the West Hickory Senior Center, 400 17th St SW, Hickory; phone 828-323-8746 | |
12/1 | Sigmon Stringers Bluegrass Christmas performance at East Hickory SMO Site |
12/6 | Cooking dDemo: apple cinnamon pull-apart bread |
12/8 | Music with Bob Hollar |
12/12 | Snowflake Craft with Nancy Frady |
12/14 | White Elephant Left Right Game |
12/15 | Chalk art performance with Rev. J.Charles Sisti |
12/19 | Holiday Classics with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library |
12/21 | Christmas Celebration – festive attire encouraged |
At the East Hickory site, First United Methodist Church, 311 3rd Ave NE, Hickory; call 828-320-5963 | |
12/1 | Sigmon Stringers Bluegrass Christmas performance in Christian Life Center at First United Methodist Church |
12/5 | Music with Charles Ballard |
12/6 | Hand bell performance by Oxford Elementary music class |
12/7 | “Med Instead of Meds” with Tina McGillvary, Catawba County Cooperative Extension |
12/12 | Emergency Services Information with Melanie Sigmon, Catawba County EMS |
12/14 | Catawba Valley New Horizon Band |
12/19 | Craft with Julie Lupino |
12/20 | Holiday Classics with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library |
At the Catawba site, located at Center United Methodist Church, 4945 Sherrills Ford Rd, Catawba; call 828-320-0434 | |
12/1 | Sigmon Stringers Bluegrass Christmas performance at East Hickory SMO Site |
12/6 | Crafts with Tonya Jarnac |
12/7 | Elvis Tribute Artist Ed Smith |
12/8 | Blood pressure checks and holiday safety for seniors with Carolyn Thompson, Catawba Valley Health System |
12/12 | Christmas music with Charles Ballard |
12/14 | Puzzle piece wreath with Kayla and Shiron |
12/15 | Cinnamon applesauce ornaments with Glenda |
12/20 | “Neurocognitive Disorders: Living with Dementia” with Vaya Health |
At the Maiden site, located at the Maiden Community Center, 207 E Klutz St, Maiden; call 828-320-5966 | |
12/1 | Sigmon Stringers Bluegrass Christmas performance at East Hickory SMO Site |
12/6 | “Neurocognitive Disorders: Living with Dementia” with Vaya Health |
12/7 | Snowman craft with Lisa |
12/12 | “What’s Cooking with Teresa Slaughter: Ritz Crackers Party Sandwiches” |
12/13 | Blood pressure checks and holiday safety for seniors with Carolyn Thompson, Catawba Valley Health System |
12/14 | Christmas music with Charles Ballard |
12/15 | Birthday party with Bob Hollar |
12/19 | Beaded candle ornament craft with Lisa |
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. Additional volunteers are urgently needed to deliver Meals on Wheels. You can volunteer as little as 1.5 hours a month. The program is also conducting its annual fund raising campaign. 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