Senior Events

CITY OF ACWORTH

Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department 770-917-1234 // www.acworthparksandrecreation.org Jan. 18

City of Acworth’s Senior Luncheon. Every third Wednesday. Lunch is served at noon at the Acworth Community Center. This program is free to all seniors, but you must RSVP the week prior to the luncheon in order to attend, 770-917-1234.

Mondays

Cards & Cookies. 2-3 p.m., every other Monday, starting Jan. 9, Acworth Community Center. Coffee, cookies and some games will be provided. Bring your favorite game. Register online. Mondays, Wednesdays

Senior Warriors Gentle Movements. 10-10:30 a.m., Acworth Community Center. Seniors 55 and older learn traditional Korean movements to increase balance, mental focus and ability to move. Class is taught by Omar Welch, an instructor certified by the U.S. Taekwondo Federation.

Tuesdays

Live Chair and Gentle Yoga. 10-10:45 a.m., Jan. 10Feb. 7, Acworth Community Center. Learn stretching and strengthening exercises and breathing techniques. Free for city of Acworth residents, $15 for nonresidents.

Zoom Chair and Gentle Yoga. 10-10:45 a.m., Jan. 10-Feb. 7. Learn stretching and strengthening exercises and breathing techniques during this free class. Wednesdays

Soles in Motion Walking Club. Active adults ages 55 and older will meet at 10 a.m. every Wednesday, Jan. 11-Feb. 8, for a 30-minute walk at Logan Farm Park or the Acworth Community Center track, depending on the weather. No walks on Senior Luncheon days. Thursdays

Live Cardio. 10-10:45 a.m., Jan. 12-Feb. 9, Acworth Community Center. Strengthen and tighten muscles using free weights. Free for city of Acworth residents age 55 and over, $15 for nonresidents.

Zoom Cardio. 10-10:45 a.m., Jan. 12-Feb. 9. Strengthen and tighten muscles using free weights. Free. Fridays

Breakfast Club. Meet for breakfast at a local restaurant, 9 a.m., the first Friday of each month: Feb. 3, Art’s Bagels & More; March 3, Daddy’s Country Kitchen; April 7, Biscuit Belly; and May 5, Maple Street Biscuits. Each person is responsible for his/her costs. Sign-ups are limited to 12.

4100 S. Main St., Acworth // 770-975-7740 www.cobbcounty.org/public-services/senior-services Jan. 9-10

Shopping Trip: Walmart. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. each day. A one-stop shopping trip at Walmart, 3826 Cobb Parkway, Acworth. Jan. 11

Nutrition Lesson: Key Factors to a Healthful Diet. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Discuss key nutrition concepts needed to make healthy choices. Peace of Mind Checklist. 1-2 p.m. Join a discussion on wills, living wills, powers of attorney and pre-planning documents. Jan. 12

Bubble Collage. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Use paper muffin liners and Mod Podge to create a layered collage of translucent bubbles.

Doc Talk: Osteoporosis — Building Stronger Bones. 1-2 p.m. Learn about ways to prevent and care for the effects of osteoporosis. Jan. 17

Team Bowling. Noon-2 p.m., Stars and Strikes, 10010 Highway 92, Suite 180, Woodstock.

Jan. 19

Healthy Gut = Healthy Life. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Learn about the link between gut health and overall well-being.

Game Show Afternoon: “Kids Say the Darndest Things.” 1-2 p.m. Jan. 20

Film on Friday: “Gigi & Nate.” Noon-2 p.m. Jan. 23

Marietta History Museum. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Lunch on your own at the Marietta Square. Driving Safe Seminar. 1-2 p.m. Take part in a safe-driving class conducted by Cobb County police officers. Jan. 24

Let’s Do Lunch: Ted’s Montana Grill. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Meet at Ted’s, 2500 Cobb Place Lane, Kennesaw. Lunch on your own. Jan. 25

Culinary Creations: Fast-Food Revolution. 1-2 p.m. Learn about the history of fast food and how to make a copycat Taco Bell Mexican pizza recipe. $3. Jan. 26

Eating Healthy in the New Year. 1-2 p.m. Explore which food options are healthier — fresh, frozen or canned.

Jan. 27

Armchair Travel: San Francisco, Then and Now. 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Jan. 31

Tuesday Trivia: Tea Toss Style. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Challenge your brain and your game-toss skills.