Senior Activities CITY OF ACWORTH
Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department // 770-917-1234 www.acworthparksandrecreation.org
Mondays, Wednesdays
Senior Warriors Gentle Movements. 10-10:30 a.m. Ages 55
and older learn traditional Korean movements to increase balance, mental focus and movement. Class is instructed by Omar Welch, who is an instructor certified by the U.S. Tae Kwon-Do Federation.
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.
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.
Dec. 15
City of Acworth Senior Luncheon. Every third Wednesday. Lunch is served at noon at the Acworth Community Center. After lunch, there will be bingo and prizes. This program is free to all seniors, but you must RSVP the week prior to the luncheon to attend, 770-917-1234.
Dec. 16
December Day Trip: Tate House Elegant Annual Christmas Luncheon Tour. Bus departs from the Acworth
Community Center at 10:30 a.m. The tour includes lunch options with a dessert buffet and bar. Cost is $55 for residents and $60 for nonresidents.
Jan. 28
January Day Trip: Bartow History Museum. Bus departs
from the Acworth Community Center at 10 a.m. Visitors will view exhibits featuring 200 years of history in Bartow County. After the tour, there will be time to shop and dine in downtown Cartersville. Cost is $15 for residents and $20 for nonresidents. Lunch is not included in the cost of the trip.
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.
COBB SENIOR SERVICES North Cobb Senior Center 4100 S. Main St., Acworth // 770-975-7740 www.cobbcounty.org/ public-services/senior-services
Dec. 8
Jingle Bell Bash Crafts and Cocoa. 1-4 p.m. Join
the holiday fun by spending time together making crafts, tasting creations from the hot cocoa and dessert bar and visiting with Santa. Cost is $5.
Dec. 10
Art-ivity: Clowning Around Hand Art. 1-2 p.m. Use
your hand as a template to learn how to create a neat optical illusion with straight and curved lines, as well as color.
Dec. 13
Learn a New Game: Naughty or Nice. 1-2 p.m. Can you get everything you want for the holidays, or avoid getting what you don’t want?
Dec. 15
Culinary Creations: History of Cake. 1-2 p.m. Learn about the origins of cakes around the world and how different cultures influenced cake made in America today. Learn how to make cake pops, a modern twist on cake. Cost is $3.
Dec. 16
Healthy Holiday Side Dishes. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Whether you love roasted root veggies or peppery salads, there are many healthy side dishes full of irresistible flavors. Join a discussion about healthy side dishes for the holidays. Age in Place: Preparing for Safe Adult Living.
12:45-1:45 p.m. Learn how to prepare your home by eliminating potential safety hazards, what modifications your home may need, tips for decluttering and how to prepare your home to sell.
Dec. 22
Armchair Travels: North Pole. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
Discover the world without actually going anywhere. Head to the North Pole, a strange and mystical world of ice, snow, land and water, the largest wilderness on earth.
Dec. 28
Tuesday Trivia: Holidays are a Circus. 1-2 p.m.
Test your knowledge to see how much you know about December and the greatest show on earth.
VETERAN CONNECTION 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. AROUND ACWORTH | December 2021
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