Senior Events

Senior Activities

CITY OF ACWORTH

Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department // 770-917-1234 www.acworthparksandrecreation.org Dec. 21

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, 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 and Gentle Yoga. 10-10:45 a.m., Jan. 10-Feb. 7, Acworth Community Center. Learn stretching and strengthening exercises and breathing techniques. Free for Acworth residents, $15 for nonresidents. Thursdays

Live Cardio. 10-10:45 a.m., Jan. 12Feb. 9, Acworth Community Center. Strengthen and tighten muscles using free weights. Free for city of Acworth residents age 55 and over, $15 for nonresidents.

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

Dec. 7

Wrapping Up the Holidays.

10:30 a.m.-noon. To help with gift preparations, bring up to 10 gifts to the center to be wrapped, bowed and adorned with name tags. Dec. 8

Armchair Travel: Home for the

Holidays. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Take a trip down memory lane for a discussion on holiday traditions, food, movies and fun times with family and friends. Dec. 9

Jingle Bell Bash: “Polar Express.”

10:30 a.m.-noon. Don’t forget your favorite holiday pajamas! $8. Dec. 12

Taking Charge of Your Personal

Safety. 1-2 p.m. Discuss crime prevention trends in Cobb County and ways to improve personal-safety skills. Dec. 13

Hospice Myths vs. Facts. 10:3011:30 a.m. Learn the truth about hospice and help dispel the stigma that surrounds this important service.

Culinary Creations: Holiday

Cookies. 1-2 p.m. Learn about holiday cookies from around the world, play a matching game and find out how to make Polish kolaczki cookies. $3.

Dec. 14

Let’s Do Lunch: Copeland’s. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Meet at Copeland’s, 1142 Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw. Lunch on your own. Registration required. Dec. 15

Dementia Friends. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Learn about dementia, get tips for oneto-one interactions and be prepared to support someone living with dementia. Healthy 12 Days of Nutrition. 1-2 p.m. Learn tips to stay healthy during the holiday season and into 2023. Dec. 16

Film on Friday: “Top Gun:

Maverick.” Noon-2 p.m. Dec. 20

Trip to Strand Theater: “It’s a

Wonderful Life.” 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Visit the Strand Theater to view the classic “It’s a Wonderful Life.” Cost is $10. Pay for tickets at the door.

Dec. 22

Game Show: “Name That Tune”

Holiday Edition. 1-2 p.m. Dec. 28

Food for Thought: It’s Mint to Be.

Noon-1 p.m. Mint is one of the easiest plants to grow. Bring a lunch and enjoy a flavorful discussion on all things mint.

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