Senior Events

Senior Activities

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.

VETERAN CONNECTION

North Cobb Senior Center 4100 S. Main St., Acworth 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. Registration is required for all activities; no walk-ins allowed. Call 770-975-7740 to register, or visit www.MyActiveCenter.com.

North Cobb Senior Center

4100 S. Main St., Acworth, 770-975-7740 www.cobbcounty.org/public-services/ senior-services Feb. 8

Tuesday Trivia: Red. 1-2 p.m. Challenge your mind with a round of trivia that is all things red. Feb. 9

Plant Based Palate. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Learn how to eat a plant-based diet and develop habits for your optimal health. Feb. 10

Online Grocery Shopping. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Learn about the options available to shop for groceries online, allowing you to get your items delivered cheaply and easily.

Nutrition Lesson: Move Your Heart.

1-2 p.m. Pay attention to your heart in the month of February. Join a discussion on physical activity and how it impacts your body. Feb. 11

Crafting Corner: Shabby Chic Containers.

10:30-11:30 a.m. Transform paper lunch bags into shabby chic containers. Cost is $3. Learn a New Game: Think Pink! 1-2 p.m. In this game, players randomly select a card with two single-syllable rhyming words to work out a clue that will lead their teammates to guess the pair of words correctly. Feb. 14

Crafting Corner: Valentine Votives.

1-2 p.m. Brighten up a clear votive by stringing beads onto wire or cord and wrapping them around the candle holder. Then, add an LED tealight. Cost is $3. Feb. 15

Keeping Your Heart Healthy.

10:30-11:30 a.m. Discuss a multitude of topics to keep your heart healthy and strong with Josh Adeyemi from Humana.

History of Red Velvet Cake & Red Hot

Candy. 1-2 p.m. Learn about the origins of red velvet cake and Red Hots candy, participate in a taste test, and enjoy a demonstration on how to make red velvet cake truffles. Cost is $3. Feb. 17

Eating Healthy on a Budget.

10:30-11:30 a.m. Learn tips on cooking healthy foods at home while on a budget.

Feb. 24

Make Your Own Salsa.

10:30 a.m.-noon. Make a delectable salsa recipe, and leave with a yummy treat. Feb. 28

Family Feud February Edition.

10:30-11:30 a.m. Compete to identify the most popular responses to a survey question posed to 100 people. This month’s game will be a friendly competition in celebration of Valentine’s Day.

West Cobb Senior Center

4915 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs 770-528-8200 www.cobbcounty.org/ public-services/senior-services Feb. 8

Black History Month Trivia.

10-11:30 a.m. Reflect on the people who shaped and defined black history. Test your knowledge, and learn something new. Feb. 9

Beginner Cricut. 9 a.m.-noon. Learn the necessary skills to make projects using paper and vinyl, including basic functions of Cricut Design Space. Bring your laptop, Cricut device, cutting mat and weeding tools. Feb. 11

K-9 Unit Demonstration. 11 a.m.-noon. Learn about the Cobb County K-9 Unit, and see a demo from the police dogs. Reel Good Movies. 1-3 p.m. On the second Friday of the month, see a new-release movie. Call for the movie title. Feb. 14

Love Potion No. 9 Lobby Event. 9:3010:30 a.m. Stop by the lobby for a cup of love potion punch and a special valentine treat. Feb. 16

Fancy Fold Cards. 10 a.m.-noon. Create fancy fold cards perfect for special people. Feb. 23

Walk West Cobb: Mountain to River

Trail. 9:30-11 a.m. Meet up and explore the trails at Brown Park in Marietta. Feb. 25

Learn Pickleball. 10 a.m.-noon. Meet at Ward Recreation Center in Powder Springs to learn how to play this fun variation on tennis.