Catawba County News
Seniors Morning Out Activities March 2023
Published: February 22, 2023
HICKORY –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in March including cooking demonstrations, crafts and musical performances.
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.
Other program highlights are as follows:
At the Newton site, located at First Presbyterian Church, 701 N Main Ave, Newton; phone 828-455-4133 | |
3/2 | Medication Safety with Melanie Sigmon, Catawba County EMS |
3/6 | Heart Health and blood pressure checks with Liliana Adriana, CVHS |
3/8 | Med Instead of Meds with Tina McGillvary, Catawba County Cooperative Extension |
3/9 | Music with Seniors on the Move |
3/13 | Spring Crafts |
3/14 | Dollar Store menu hacks with Erica Derr, Catawba County Library |
3/16 | Scams, Fraud and Community Resources with Lt. Eric Page, Catawba County Sheriff’s Dept |
3/22 | Hoarding Disorder: Hidden Secrets with Vaya Health |
3/23 | Chalk art painting with Charles Sisti |
3/28 | Crafts with Amanda Bentley |
At the West Hickory site, located at the West Hickory Senior Center, 400 17th St SW, Hickory; phone 828-323-8746 | |
3/1 | Sand Art Craft with Suzi |
3/2 | Scams, Fraud and Community Resources with Lt. Eric Page, Catawba County Sheriff’s Dept |
3/6 | Cooking Demo: Grandma’s Canapes with Suzi |
3/9 | Musical performance by Bob Hollar |
3/14 | Blood Pressure Checks and Kidney Health with Carolyn Thompson, Catawba Valley Health System |
3/15 | Sentimental Singalong: Songs of Road, River, Rail with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library |
3/16 | Protecting Your Personal Info with Ricky Handoo, Area Agency on Aging |
3/22 | Med Instead of Meds with Tina McGillvary, Catawba County Cooperative Extension |
3/23 | Senior Putting Challenge with Charles Dickey |
3/28 | Hoarding Disorder: Hidden Secrets with Vaya Health |
At the East Hickory site, First United Methodist Church, 311 3rd Ave NE, Hickory; call 828-320-5963 | |
3/1 | Medication Safety with Melanie Sigmon, Catawba County EMS |
3/6 | Music with Charles Ballard |
3/7 | St. Patrick’s Day craft with LaDonna and Cynthia |
3/9 | Scams, Fraud and Community Resources with Lt. Eric Page, Catawba County Sheriff’s Dept |
3/14 | Hoarding Disorder: Hidden Secrets with Vaya Health |
3/16 | Music with Seniors on the Move |
3/21 | Blood Pressure Checks and Kidney Health with Carolyn Thompson, Catawba Valley Health System |
3/22 | Bingo |
3/23 | Med Instead of Meds with Tina McGillvary, Catawba County Cooperative Extension |
3/27 | Sentimental Singalong: Songs of Road, River, Rail with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library |
At the Catawba site, located at Center United Methodist Church, 4945 Sherrills Ford Rd, Catawba; call 828-320-0434 | |
3/2 | Cornhole Tournament |
3/7 | Craft: Coffee Filter Shamrock Bouquets |
3/9 | Music with Charles Ballard |
3/15 | Med Instead of Meds with Tina McGillvary, Catawba County Cooperative Extension |
3/16 | Music with Burt Schantz |
3/21 | Crafts with Tonya Jarnac |
3/22 | Cooking Demo: 10 Minute Cookie Dough Dip |
3/23 | Hoarding Disorder: Hidden Secrets with Vaya Health |
3/28 | Blood Pressure Checks and Kidney Health with Carolyn Thompson, Catawba Valley Health System |
3/30 | Scams, Fraud and Community Resources with Lt. Eric Page, Catawba County Sheriff’s Dept |
At the Maiden site, located at the Maiden Community Center, 207 E Klutz St, Maiden; call 828-320-5966 | |
3/1 | Med Instead of Meds with Tina McGillvary, Catawba County Cooperative Extension |
3/2 | Tornado and Hurricane Preparedness with Frank Ballentine |
3/7 | Hoarding Disorder: Hidden Secrets with Vaya Health |
3/13 | Dying Hard Boiled Eggs with Teresa Slaughter |
3/14 | Crafting with Lisa: Eggshell Mosaic Vases |
3/15 | Being Scam Wary with Lt. Jason Wagoner, Maiden Police Department |
3/20 | Painting Gnomes |
3/28 | Crafting with Mae Nell: Scissor Pouches |
3/29 | Making and Sampling Almond Butter with Lisa & Suzan |
3/30 | Music with 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 8:00am and noon, Monday – Thursday. Please call 828-695-5617, if interested. In addition to SMO, Senior Nutrition Services operates Meals on Wheels and related programs in the county. 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