Catawba County News
Seniors Morning Out Activities December 2025
Published: November 25, 2025
HICKORY –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in December 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 may be available depending on route capacity and whether space is available to add additional riders.
Other program highlights are as follows:
At the Newton site, located at First Presbyterian Church, 701 N Main Ave, Newton | |
12/1 | Cold Weather Safety with Melanie Sigmon, Community Engagement Specialist |
12/4 | All Sites Christmas Luau at North Hickory SMO |
12/8 | Library to Go with Sam Woolhiser |
12/10 | Musical performance by Cameron Matthews |
12/15 | Crafts with Erica Derr |
12/17 | Discussion with Partners Health |
12/29 | Cooking Class – 3 Ingredient Apple Cake |
12/30 | Trivia |
12/31 | New Year’s Eve Party |
At the East Hickory site, located at First United Methodist Church, 311 3rd Ave NE, Hickory | |
12/1 | Holiday Sip and Make Hot Chocolate/Hot Cider |
12/3 | Movie Day with Popcorn |
12/4 | All Sites Christmas Luau at North Hickory SMO |
12/10 | Musical performance by Cody Newton |
12/16 | Library Christmas Special with Jennfer Williams, Hickory Public Library |
12/18 | The Impact of Social Isolation with Partners Health |
12/29 | Sims Country Cloggers Dance Studio performance |
12/30 | Cooking Class: Celebration Bread |
12/31 | Musical performance by Kathy and Duke Kenny |
At the North Hickory site, Sandy Ridge Baptist Church, 3702 16th St. NE, Hickory | |
12/1 | Crafts with Jerri and Joanne |
12/2 | Grief and the Holidays with Partners Health |
12/4 | All Sites Christmas Luau onsite |
12/8 | Bingo |
12/17 | Christmas Special Trivia with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library |
12/18 | Holiday Celebration |
12/29 | Cooking Class: Cheesy Scalloped Potatoes and Ham |
12/30 | Bingo |
12/31 | New Year’s Eve Celebration |
At the Claremont site, located at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 3180 W Main St., Claremont | |
12/1 | Library to Go with Sam Woolhiser |
12/3 | Social Isolation and the Holidays with Partners Health |
12/4 | All Sites Christmas Luau at North Hickory SMO |
12/9 | Oxford Elementary Handbells Performance |
12/10 | Cooking Class: Rolo Ritz Cookies |
12/11 | Musical performance by Bob Hollar |
12/17 | Activity with Sherrills Ford Library |
12/30 | Crafts: holiday photo frame |
12/31 | New Year’s Eve snacks and celebration |
At the Maiden site, located at the Maiden Community Center, 207 E Klutz St, Maiden | |
12/1 | Crafts: Snowman Hat |
12/2 | Blood Pressures with Lisa |
12/4 | All Sites Christmas Luau at North Hickory SMO |
12/8 | Discussion with Digital Navigators, Ashley and Brenda, Catawba County Library |
12/9 | Musical performance with Golden Voices |
12/10 | Grief and the Holidays with Partners Health |
12/15 | Cooking Class: Mini Chicken Pot Pies |
12/17 | Musical performance by Cody and Wayne Newton |
12/31 | Pajama day and Pizza Party |
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