Senior Events

Senior Activities

ALOHA TO AGING

Covenant Presbyterian Church 2881 Canton Road, Marietta 770-722-7641 www.alohatoaging.org

Parkinson’s Disease Support Group

Meets the first Tuesday each month at 2 p.m. Group discussion, for the person with Parkinson’s and their care partner, on helpful tips and resources that provide comfort and encouragement.

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Meets the first Monday each month at 2 p.m. Open to family members who are assisting an aging loved one, in or out of the home. Care provided during the meeting, but must RSVP in advance.

VETERAN CONNECTION

North Cobb Senior Center 4100 S. Main St.

Meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. Join veterans for an informal get-together with coffee, doughnuts, camaraderie and special guest presentations at the North Cobb Senior Center. Call Mike Nichols at 770-528-1448 for more information. Registration is required for all activities; no walk-ins allowed. Call 770-975-7740 to register, or visit www.MyActiveCenter.com. West Cobb Senior Center

4915 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs 770-528-8200 // www.cobbcounty.org/ public-services/senior-services Oct. 12

Scarf Tying Workshop. 10-11:30 a.m. Space is limited to 15 people. Learn how to tie a scarf in different stylish ways. Oct. 13

Medicare 101. 10-11 a.m. Get the answers to your Medicare questions and learn how to better understand your options. Join in person or virtually through Zoom. Oct. 15

Disc Golf Meetup. 10 a.m.-noon. Space is limited to 15 people. Whether you’ve played before or you are a beginner, join a fun morning of disc golf. Meet at Oregon Park in Marietta, wearing comfortable clothes and shoes; there will be a lot of walking. Oct. 19

Peace of Mind Checklist. 10-11 a.m. Space is limited to 15 people. Learn about documents you need, including wills, power of attorney, Georgia directive healthcare and pre-planning documents. To attend virtually, join on Facebook Live on the West Cobb Senior Center page. Oct. 20

Fancy Fold Cards. 10 a.m.-noon. Space is limited to 15 people. Create fancy cards perfect for the special people in your life. Oct. 22

Women’s Self Defense. 10 a.m.-noon. Space is limited to 15 people. The Cobb County Sheriff’s Office will show you how to be aware of your surroundings, what to do if approached by a stranger, how to react if attacked and what attackers look for when choosing a victim. Oct. 28

Halloween Hoopla Drive-Up Event.

2-2:30 p.m. Space is limited to 50 people. Pull up to the front doors for a cup of witch’s brew and a goody bag. Come dressed in costume and get a special treat.

Nov. 2

Fitness for Beginners. 10-11 a.m. Space is limited to 15 people. Get tips for starting an exercise program, learn how to realize your personal motivation to exercise and set challenging goals for yourself. Nov. 5

Learn Pickleball. 10 a.m.-noon. Space is limited to 15 people. Pickleball is a unique sport that is simple to learn. Meet at the Ward Recreation Center in Powder Springs to learn how to play this fun variation on tennis.

North Cobb Senior Center

4100 S. Main St., Acworth 770-975-7740 // www.cobbcounty.org/ public-services/senior-services Oct. 7

What’s New for Medicare 2022. 10:3011:30 a.m. Join in person (space limited to 20 people) or on the North Cobb Senior Center’s Facebook Page for the virtual presentation. Oct. 11

Wreath Making Workshop. 10 a.m.12:30 p.m. Cost is $10 for supplies. Space is limited to eight people. Learn how to create a fall wreath with depth, dimension and color. Oct. 13

Cord Cutting. 10-11:30 a.m. Learn more about Netflix, Hulu and Amazon Prime, and how you can use them to cut costs on your cable bill. Join in person (space limited to 20 people) or on the North Cobb Senior Center’s Facebook Page for the virtual presentation. Oct. 14

Medicare 101. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Get the answers to your Medicare questions and learn how to better understand your options. Join in person (space limited to 20 people) or on the North Cobb Senior Center’s Facebook Page for the virtual presentation. Oct. 19

Essential Oils and Plant-Based

Eating. 10 a.m.-noon. Space is limited to 20 people. Learn what essential oils are, their benefits and what scents work best to combat stress. Join the discussion on how plant-based eating can affect your health in positive ways. No samples will be provided.