Senior Events

Senior Activities Cobb Senior Services Registration is required for all activities; no walk-ins allowed. Call the center 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/west-cobb-senior-center Oct. 4

Peace of Mind Checklist. 10-11 a.m. Learn about documents every person needs, including wills, powers of attorney, Georgia directive health care and preplanning documents.

Oct. 5

Franz Joseph Haydn: Father of

the Symphony. 10-11 a.m. Haydn created new approaches to the forms and structures of music, and his work influenced Mozart, Beethoven and others.

Oct. 7

West Cobb Book Club. 10-11 a.m. Attend this preliminary meeting to discuss starting a book club and figuring out such details as how often and when to meet.

Oct. 10

Free Hearing Screening. 10 a.m.noon. Hearing problems can affect every area of life negatively. Find out if you have hearing loss at this free screening.

Oct. 11

Lunch and Learn: Understanding

Senior Living. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Attend this informative luncheon to learn about the senior-living options that are available.

Oct. 13

Scam Prevention. 10-11 a.m. Learn how to avoid internet and financial scams during this prevention program led by the Cobb County Police Department.

Oct. 19

Mozart: The Neglected Genius

and His “Requiem.” 10-11 a.m. Explore Mozart’s brief and tragic life through his final work, the unfinished “Requiem Mass,” which contemplates the meaning of death.

Oct. 21

Tech Talk: Facebook Marketplace. 10-11 a.m. Learn how to sell items on Facebook Marketplace, how not to get scammed and a few troubleshooting tips.

Oct. 26

Sip and Paint. 10-11 a.m. Take home a piece of art you create while sipping on healthy tea during this relaxing workshop.

Oct. 27

Walk West Cobb: Allatoona Creek

Park. 9:30-11 a.m. Explore a different part of the county each month.

Mondays

Woodcarvers. 1-3:30 p.m. Work on small woodcarving projects. No experience is necessary. Bring your own materials. Ballroom Dance. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Couples and singles can enjoy ballroom dancing to music provided by a deejay.

Tuesdays

Paper Crafting Fun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy making cards and scrapbooking with others. Bring your own supplies. Color Me Happy. 1-3:30 p.m. Color with others. Bring your own materials.

Wednesdays

Mahjong. 10 a.m.-noon. Game knowledge and mahjong cards are required.

Thursdays

Advanced Bridge. 1-3:30 p.m. Competitive Standard American Bridge played at an advanced level. Mexican Train Dominoes. 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. Form domino chains from a central hub. Beginners welcome.

Fridays

Dance N Squares. 1-3 p.m. Square dancing is the perfect activity for couples looking for fellowship, exercise and good clean fun.

VETERAN CONNECTION

Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the West Cobb Senior Center and the fourth Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at North Cobb Senior Center. Join veterans 55 and older for an informal get-together with coffee, doughnuts, camaraderie and special guest presentations. Call Mike Nichols at 770-528-1448 for more information.

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Meets monthly at 1 p.m. at Burnt Hickory Baptist Church in Powder Springs. 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.

ALOHA TO AGING

Covenant Presbyterian Church 2881 Canton Road, Marietta 770-722-7641 // www.alohatoaging.org Parkinson’s Support Group

Meets at 2 p.m. the first Monday of each month. Group discussion for the person with Parkinson’s and their care partner on helpful tips and resources.

Dementia Caregiver Support Group

Meets at 10:30 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month. Open to family members who are assisting an aging loved one in or out of the home. Care provided during the meeting, but you must RSVP in advance.

Aloha Social Day Club

Meets 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Respite care for you and engaging social activities for your loved one who no longer drives. Visit the website for details.