Senior Events

CITY OF ACWORTH

Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department // 770-917-1234 www.acworthparksandrecreation.org Oct. 19

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

Chair Yoga With Mary. 11 a.m.-noon. For adults 55 and older. This class is conducted in a chair, with gentle movements that concentrate on relaxation and strengthening muscles. Mondays, Wednesdays

Senior Warriors Gentle Movements. 10-10:30 a.m. 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 Yoga. 10-10:45 a.m., through Nov. 29, Acworth Community Center. Learn stretching and strengthening exercises and breathing techniques. Free for city of Acworth residents, $15 for nonresidents. Zoom Chair Yoga. 10-10:45 a.m., through Nov. 29. Learn stretching and strengthening exercises and breathing techniques during this free class. Tuesdays, Thursdays

Gentle Yoga With Mary. 1-2 p.m. Designed for adults 55 and older, but ages 18 and older are welcome. This class is conducted on a mat, with gentle movements that concentrate on relaxation and strengthening muscles. Thursdays

Live Cardio. 10-10:45 a.m., through Dec. 1, 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., through Dec. 1. Strengthen and tighten muscles using free weights. Free.

VETERAN CONNECTION

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

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

Oct. 5

Assistive Technology Seminar. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Learn about resources, equipment and services available to help seniors, people with disabilities and caregivers. Oct. 6

CSS 50th Anniversary Party. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Cobb Senior Services at a “Golden Girls”-themed luncheon. “Golden Girls” Trivia. 1-2 p.m. Oct. 14

Wellness Clinic. 10 a.m.-noon. Find out about different types of Medicare and changes for the year and have minor medical tests and vaccinations done. Oct. 17

Armchair Travel: Morocco. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Explore a country that’s mostly desert. Game Show Afternoon: Hollywood Squares. 1-2 p.m. Oct. 18

Heather With the Weather. 1-2 p.m. Heather Zons from the Weather Channel will present a program on weather forecasting and the tools and technology used to track storms. Oct. 20

Bean Bag Baseball. 1-2 p.m. Oct. 21

Film on Friday: “Marry Me.” Noon-2 p.m. Music superstars Kat Valdez and Bastian are getting married, but when Kat learns, seconds before her vows, that Bastian has been unfaithful, she decides to marry Charlie, a stranger in the crowd. Oct. 24

Birthday Social. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Scam Prevention Seminar. 1-2 p.m. Learn how to avoid internet and financial fraud. Oct. 25

Tuesday Trivia. 1-2 p.m. Oct. 26

Laughter Yoga. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Celebrate happiness by learning various movements and breathing exercises that promote intentional laughter. Culinary Creations: Dutch Food. 1-2 p.m. Discuss the evolution of traditional Dutch foods, highlight 12 examples and watch a demonstration on how to make Dutch apple loaf. Oct. 27

Nutrition Lesson: Soup! Soup! Soup! 10:30-11:30 a.m. Learn the basics of soups and how to incorporate healthy soups into your diet. Zydeco Workshop. 1-2 p.m. Oct. 28