Catawba County News

Senior Morning Out Activities for November 2025
Published: October 29, 2025
HICKORY –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in November 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 | |
11/3 | Cooking Class with Norma |
11/5 | Musical performance by Cameron Matthews |
11/10 | Library to Go with Sam Woolhiser |
11/13 | Musical performance by Seniors on the Move |
11/17 | Musical performance by Tim Hefner |
11/19 | Field Trip to Hamrick’s and Diane’s Dairy Center |
11/20 | Holiday Stress with Partners Health |
11/25 | Friendsgiving Site Luncheon |
11/26 | Musical performance by Cody Newton |
At the East Hickory site, located at First United Methodist Church, 311 3rd Ave NE, Hickory | |
11/3 | Medicaid Fraud with Diane Trainer |
11/4 | Brightening the Dark Days with Partners Health |
11/6 | Musical performance by Seniors on the Move |
11/13 | Grief and Loss at the Holidays with Julie, Carolina Caring |
11/17 | Musical program with First United Methodist Children |
11/18 | Cold Weather Awareness with Melanie Sigmon, Community Engagement Specialist |
11/19 | Name that Tune with Steve |
11/25 | Sing a Long with Suzie Q: 70’s Sizzle with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library |
11/26 | Friendsgiving |
At the North Hickory site, Sandy Ridge Baptist Church, 3702 16th St. NE, Hickory | |
11/4 | Seated Yoga |
11/12 | Coffee and Chat: National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day and Chicken Soup |
11/13 | Fire and Burn Prevention with Melanie Sigmon, Community Engagement Specialist |
11/17 | Cooking Class: Maple Pecan Crusted Chicken Breast and Sweet Potato Souffle |
11/19 | Sing a long with Suzie Q: 70’s Sizzle with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library |
11/20 | Stress and the Holiday with Partners Health |
11/24 | Crafts: Banner of Thankfulness |
11/25 | Bingo |
11/26 | Thanksgiving Tea Party and Cake |
At the Claremont site, located at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 3180 W Main St., Claremont | |
11/4 | Cooking Class: Cinnamon Sugar Pretzels |
11/6 | Sleep Health with Partners Health |
11/12 | Musical performance by Cody Newton |
11/13 | Library to Go with Sam Woolhiser |
11/18 | Crafting with Tonya Jarnac |
11/19 | Activity with Sherrills Ford Library |
11/20 | Medicare Open Enrollment: What you need to know |
11/24 | Bingo |
11/25 | Thanksgiving Celebration |
At the Maiden site, located at the Maiden Community Center, 207 E Klutz St, Maiden | |
11/3 | Winter Weather Preparedness with Frank Ballentine, Catawba County Emergency Services |
11/5 | Crafts: Painted Pinecones on canvas |
11/10 | Digital Navigators visit |
11/12 | Stress and the Holidays with Partners Health |
11/17 | Cooking Class: Pepperoni Pizza Cupcakes with Teresa Slaughter |
11/19 | Coffee and Chat with Nathaniel Austin |
11/20 | Cold Weather Safety with Melanie Sigmon, Community Engagement Specialist |
11/24 | Diabetic and Chronic Kidney Disease Friendly Recipe with Lisa |
11/26 | Friendsgiving Sing a Long with Charlie Adams |
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