September in Catawba County offers a harvest of activities for the senior community, celebrating not just the turn of the season but the beauty of aging with vigor. The Seniors Morning Out (SMO) program, a staple for those aged 60 and over, promises a varied roster of events ranging from creative arts to culinary adventures, all provided at no cost, as per Catawba County's release.
Citizens from various locales will gather at five dedicated stations across the county, from Newton to Maiden, Monday through Thursday mornings. In addition to the engaging lineup, participants are welcomed with a hot, balanced lunch each day. For attendees requiring travel assistance, certain sites offer bus transportation to and fro.
The program highlights at the Newton site include musical performances by Seniors on the Move and Cameron Matthews, with a special excursion to the Hickory Farmers’ Market proving to be a favorite. Over at the East Hickory and North Hickory sites, attendees can look forward to 'Life Spiral Art' sessions with Karla from the Hickory Museum of Art and stimulating trivia games that ignite the intellect. Meanwhile, the Claremont and Maiden venues offer an eclectic mix of activities from crafting scarecrows to baking Mississippi Mud Cake, with musical interludes by Papa Grey Beard and Sentimental Journey respectively.
Life-long learning and physical health remain a central theme, with programming such as 'Aging and Exercise Benefits' with Partners Health, and 'Fall Prevention' by specialist Melanie Sigmon. For a full listing of these enriching offerings or more details, you can visit the SMO's official announcement.
