Catawba County News

Seniors Morning Out Activities for September 2026
Published: August 26, 2026
HICKORY –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in September including trips to the Farmers’ Markets, 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 | |
9/3 | Troll craft with Ginger |
9/8 | Musical performance by Cameron Matthews |
9/9 | Trip to Hickory Farmers’ Market |
9/14 | Library to Go with Allison |
9/22 | Cooking Class: ice cream cone cupcakes |
9/23 | Intro to Traumatic Brain Injury in Older Adults with Partners Health |
9/24 | Jeopardy Games |
9/28 | Tie Dye Craft |
9/30 | Musical performance by Cody Newton |
At the East Hickory site, located at First United Methodist Church, 311 3rd Ave NE, Hickory | |
9/1 | Crafts: Watercolor/Directed drawing with Lisa Krivacka |
9/2 | Trip to Hickory Farmers’ Market |
9/15 | Pet Therapy: Visit with Sandy Matthews and Golden Faith |
9/16 | Know what you’re putting in your mouth: how to read food labels |
9/22 | Name that Tune 1970’s with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library |
9/23 | Cooking Class: Pecan Fingers |
9/24 | Intro to Traumatic Brain Injury in Older Adults with Partner’s Health |
9/29 | Musical performance with Cameron Matthews |
9/30 | Message by Charles Hollar and songs by Joanie Coppinger |
At the North Hickory site, Sandy Ridge Baptist Church, 3702 16th St. NE, Hickory | |
9/1 | Cooking Class: Dr. Pepper BBQ Chicken and Cowboy Beans |
9/8 | Crafts: Teacup Bird Feeders |
9/10 | Movie Day: Autumn in New York with Trivia and NY Pizza |
9/14 | Fall Prevention with Melanie Sigmon, Community Engagement Specialist |
9/16 | Name that Tune 1970’s with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library |
9/17 | Intro to Traumatic Brain Injury with Partner’s Health |
9/22 | Cooking Class: Spiced Zucchini Apple Baked Oatmeal with Cinnamon Vanilla Glaze |
9/23 | Trip to Hickory Farmers’ Market |
9/24 | Devotions with Pastor Bill |
At the Claremont site, located at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 3180 W Main St., Claremont | |
9/2 | Cooking Class: Pie Crust Cookies |
9/3 | Intro to Traumatic Brain Injury with Partner’s Health |
9/9 | Musical performance by Cody Newton |
9/10 | Trip to Public Health Farmers’ Market |
9/17 | Musical performance by Papa Grey Beard |
9/21 | Library to Go with Catawba County Library |
9/22 | Crafting with Tonya Jarnac |
9/23 | Activity with Sherrills Ford Library |
9/28 | Bingo |
At the Maiden site, located at the Maiden Community Center, 207 E Klutz St, Maiden | |
9/1 | Intro to Traumatic Brain Injury in Older Adults with Partner’s Health |
9/3 | Presentation on Churches, Cemeteries, and Campgrounds with Catawba County Historical Association |
9/8 | Cooking Class with Lisa & Charlie: Ice Cream Sandwich Cake |
9/10 | Coffee and Chat with Pastor Nathaniel Austin |
9/17 | Fall Prevention with Melanie Sigmon, Community Engagement Specialist |
9/21 | Cooking Class: Boston Cream Pie Cookie Cups with Teresa Slaughter |
9/24 | Trip to Hickory Aviation Museum |
9/28 | Crafts: Foil Art with Lisa |
9/30 | Musical performance by Sentimental Journey |
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