Catawba County News
Seniors Morning Out Activities October 2025
Published: September 26, 2025
HICKORY –Participants will enjoy a variety of activities in October including a trip to Hart Square. This project is supported by Arts Culture Catawba through the North Carolina Arts Council, a division of the Department of Natural and Cultural Resources.
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 | |
10/6 | Fall Trivia |
10/8 | Musical performance by Cameron Matthews |
10/9 | Emergency Preparedness with Melanie Sigmon, Community Engagement Specialist |
10/13 | Library to Go with Sam Woolhiser |
10/14 | Cooking Class with Norma |
10/15 | Trip to Hart Square |
10/21 | Grip Strength Checks with Lilliana Adrian, CVHS |
10/23 | Musical performance by Blue Ridge Edition |
10/29 | Musical performance by Cody Newton |
At the East Hickory site, located at First United Methodist Church, 311 3rd Ave NE, Hickory | |
10/2 | Tailgate party, wear your favorite team |
10/7 | Blood Pressure Checks and Nutrition with Carolyn Thompson, CVHS |
10/14 | Cooking Class: Pumpkin Mousse with Lee |
10/15 | Crafts: Pumpkin, Corn, and Spoon Crafts |
10/16 | Trip to Hart Square |
10/21 | Variety Show |
10/23 | Chronic Stress with Partners Health |
10/28 | Timeless Trivia 3: Famous Faces, Famous Places with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library |
10/29 | Message with Charles Hollar and Music by Joni Coppinger |
At the North Hickory site, Sandy Ridge Baptist Church, 3702 16th St. NE, Hickory | |
10/7 | Cooking Class: Pierogis |
10/9 | Winter Safety with Frank Ballentine, Catawba County Emergency Management |
10/14 | Blood Pressure Checks and Talk on Preservatives with Lilliana Adrian, CVHS |
10/15 | Trip to Hart Square |
10/16 | Understanding Depression with Partners Health |
10/20 | Crafts: Fall Leaves Mason Jar Lanterns |
10/22 | Timeless Trivia 3: Famous Faces, Famous Places with Jennifer Williams, Hickory Public Library |
10/29 | Halloween Bingo |
10/30 | Musical performance by Cameron Matthews |
At the Claremont site, located at Mt. Calvary Lutheran Church, 3180 W Main St., Claremont | |
10/1 | Life Spiral Art with Karla, Hickory Museum of Art |
10/2 | Understanding Depression with Partners Health |
10/7 | Crafts: Marbled Pumpkins |
10/8 | Bi-Annual Wellness Checks with Lilliana Adrian, CVHS |
10/9 | Library to Go with Sam Woolhiser |
10/14 | Trip to Hart Square |
10/21 | Crafts with Tonya Jarnac |
10/23 | Winter Safety & Preparedness with Frank Ballentine, Catawba County Emergency Management |
10/30 | Musical performance by Sentimental Journey |
At the Maiden site, located at the Maiden Community Center, 207 E Klutz St, Maiden | |
10/2 | Musical performance by Keith Williams |
10/8 | Discussion on Misused Medications with Partners Health |
10/9 | Coffee and Conversation with Nathaniel Austin |
10/13 | Cooking Class: Neiman Marcus Cake with Teresa Slaughter |
10/14 | Trip to Hart Square |
10/16 | Fire and Burn Prevention with Melanie Sigmon, Community Engagement Specialist |
10/22 | Musical performance by Cody and Wayne Newton |
10/28 | Blood Pressure Checks and Talking About Preservatives with Lilliana Adrian, CVHS |
10/30 | Sunflower Jubilee |
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