Senior Events

Senior Activities

NORTH COBB SENIOR CENTER

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

Nov. 4

Bean Bag Baseball.

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Nov. 9

Sip ‘n’ Paint. 10 a.m.-noon. Take home a painting you create on canvas while sipping on healthy teas during this relaxing workshop.

Nutrition Lesson: Diabetes

Refresher. 1-2 p.m. Gain a deeper understanding of how to live a healthier life using these tools, health tips and food ideas. Nov. 10

Veterans Day Salute. 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. For veterans and spouses only, this program will honor those who served their country. Learn about the Daffodil Program and plant daffodils afterward. Registration required. Nov. 14

Upcycled Holiday Ornaments.

10:30-11:30 a.m. Create beautiful ornaments from everyday objects just in time for the holidays.

Younger Joints — Virtual

Exercise. 1-1:30 p.m. What is Probate? 3-4 p.m. Join Judge Kelli Wolk to learn about required processes and procedures involved with probate court. Nov. 15

Crafting Corner: Jewelry Making.

10 a.m.-noon. Learn to make unique pieces of jewelry. $15 due to instructor.

Cobb County Public Library

Drop-in. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Meet library staff members to learn about resources that can be accessed for free.

Nov. 17

The Good, Bad and Ugly of

Sugar. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Find out how added sugar hides in the most unexpected products and how it contributes to health issues.

Nov. 17

Let’s Do Lunch: Capers.

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Meet at Capers, 1635 Old Highway 41, Kennesaw. Lunch on your own. Registration required.

Nov. 18

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.

Nov. 21

Armchair Travel: New England.

10:30-11:30 a.m. Explore the cuisine, historical markers and activities available in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine and Rhode Island.

Nov. 22

Crafting Corner: DIY Bath

Bombs. 10 a.m.-noon. Learn to make bath bombs to enjoy yourself or give as gifts. $12 due to instructor.

Nov. 23

Turkey Trot Dance Party.

10:30-11:30 a.m.

Learn a New Game: How Low

Can You Go? 1-2 p.m.

Nov. 28

Discuss and Recall: Eminent New

Englanders. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Nov. 29

Tuesday Trivia: New England.

1-2 p.m.

Nov. 30

Culinary Creations: Maple Syrup.

1-2 p.m. Learn how maple syrup is naturally produced, discover its health benefits and watch a demonstration on how to make Maple Bacon French Toast Casserole. $3.

Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department // 770-917-1234 www.acworthparksandrecreation.org Nov. 16

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, 770917-1234.

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. 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.