Catawba County News

Seniors Morning Out Activities for November 2026
Published: October 29, 2026
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 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 | |
11/9 | Library to Go with Allison |
11/10 | The Project Life Saver Program & Care Reassurance Program with Sergeant Trouille with Catawba County Sherriff’s Office |
11/12 | Musical performance by Over the Hill group |
11/17 | Cooking Class: Apple Dumplings |
11/18 | Preventing loneliness around the holidays with Partners Health |
11/19 | “Building Brain Healthy Habits” with Denise Young, Alzheimer’s Association |
11/23 | Pillow craft with Callie |
11/24 | Musical performance by Cameron Matthews |
11/25 | Friendsgiving Lunch |
At the East Hickory site, located at First United Methodist Church, 311 3rd Ave NE, Hickory | |
11/2 | Movie and Popcorn |
11/4 | Thanksgiving Centerpiece Craft with Lisa Kravacka |
11/9 | Musical performance by Bob Hollar |
11/10 | Cooking Class: making pies for Whoopie! It’s pie day! |
11/12 | Veteran’s Day Celebration Breakfast with St. Stephen’s High School ROTC |
11/17 | Cooking for 1 or 2 with Donna Mull |
11/19 | Preventing loneliness around the holidays with Partner’s Health |
11/24 | Timeless Trivia Episode 7: Explosive Era of Baby Boomers with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library |
11/25 | Gobbler Sunrise Friendsgiving |
At the North Hickory site, Sandy Ridge Baptist Church, 3702 16th St. NE, Hickory | |
11/2 | Preparing for Winter with Melanie Sigmon, Community Engagement Specialist |
11/9 | Cooking Class: One Pan Thanksgiving Dinner |
11/10 | Game Day |
11/16 | Craft time: Making Thanksgiving/Fall cards with Jerri and Joann |
11/18 | Timeless Trivia Episode 7: Explosive Era of Baby Boomers with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library |
11/19 | Preventing loneliness around the holidays with Partner’s Health |
11/23 | Coffee Chat: The Healthy Benefits of Gratitude |
11/24 | Hello December |
11/25 | Thanksgiving Breakfast Social |
At the Claremont site, located at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 3180 W Main St., Claremont | |
11/4 | Musical performance by Cody Newton |
11/5 | Preventing loneliness around the holidays with Partner’s Health |
11/10 | Cooking Class: Apple Cider Donut Cake |
11/16 | Library to Go with Catawba County Library |
11/17 | Crafting with Tonya Jarnac |
11/18 | Bingo |
11/24 | Thanksgiving Celebration |
11/25 | Activity with Sherrills Ford Library |
11/30 | Butter Bean Auction |
At the Maiden site, located at the Maiden Community Center, 207 E Klutz St, Maiden | |
11/4 | Preventing loneliness around the holidays with Partner’s Health |
11/5 | Preparing for Winter with Melanie Sigmon, Community Engagement Specialist |
11/10 | Crafting: Christmas cards for clients |
11/16 | Cooking Class: Irresistible Iowa Party Bites |
11/19 | Musical performance by Sentimental Journey |
11/23 | Coffee and Conversation with Pastor Nathaniel Austin |
11/24 | Horse Race Game |
11/25 | Friendship Breakfast |
11/30 | Crafts: Fresh Rosemary Mini Wreaths 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. 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