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Seniors Morning Out Activities July 2023

Seniors Morning Out Activities July 2023

Published: June 28, 2023

HICKORY –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in July including a theatrical performance and cooking demonstrations.

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.

On July 25th, seniors 60 years or older are invited to attend a performance of “The Enormous Turnip” at The Green Room Community Theatre. Arrival is requested at 9:30 am with the performance beginning at 10:00 am. RSVP by July 21st by calling 828-695-5610. 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.

Other program highlights are as follows:

At the Newton site, located at First Presbyterian Church, 701 N Main Ave, Newton

7/3

Eagle Painting

7/5

Breakfast at Olde Hickory Station and trip to Hickory Farmers Market;

7/12

Bingo

7/18

Back Yard Games

7/19

Luau with music by Cameron Matthews

7/24

Create a card for National Friendship Day

7/26

Communication 101 with Vaya Health

7/31

Cooking Demo- Banana S’mores

 

At the West Hickory site, located at the West Hickory Senior Center, 400 17th St SW, Hickory

7/5

Dizziness vs. Vertigo with Carolyn Thompson, Catawba Valley Health System

7/10

Painting Summer Sunflowers

7/12

Breakfast at Olde Hickory Station and trip to Hickory Farmers Market

7/13

Music by Cameron Matthews

7/18

Communication 101 by Felicia Wood, Vaya Health

7/19

America Themed Scene It! With Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library

7/26

Cooking Demo- Key Lime Pie

7/27

Senior Putt-Putt Challenge

 

At the East Hickory site, First United Methodist Church, 311 3rd Ave NE, Hickory

7/5

UV Sun Safety with Ruthie Hill

7/11

Dizziness vs. Vertigo with Carolyn Thompson, Catawba Valley Health System

7/12

Breakfast at Olde Hickory Station and trip to Hickory Farmers Market

7/13

Communication 101 with Vaya Health

7/18

PACE@Home information with AJ Kerley;

7/19

Meditation Peace and Tranquility with Ruthie Hill

7/27

Craft- Dreamcatchers with LaDonna

7/31

Cooking Demo- Avocado Toast

 

At the Catawba site, located at Center Church, 4945 Sherrills Ford Rd, Catawba

7/5

Cooking Demo- Easy S’mores Bars

7/6

Patriotic Craft with Kayla

7/12

Name That Tune with Kayla;

7/13

Library To Go with Sam Woolhiser

7/18

Dizziness vs. Vertigo with Liliana Adrian, Catawba Valley Health System

7/19

Breakfast at Olde Hickory Station and trip to Hickory Farmers Market

7/24

Bingo

7/27

Communication 101 with Vaya Health

 

At the Maiden site, located at the Maiden Community Center, 207 E Klutz St, Maiden

7/3

4th of July Party

7/6

Music by Seniors on the Move

7/10

Cooking Demo with Maria Rodriguez- Yummy Tostadas

7/11

Communication 101 with Amy Penley, Vaya Health

7/20

Craft- Beach Terrariums

7/24

Dizziness vs. Vertigo with Carolyn Thompson, Catawba Valley Health System

7/26

Breakfast at Olde Hickory Station and trip to Hickory Farmers Market

7/27

Music 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 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, locate us on Facebook, 828-327-6851 or www.ccunitedway.com