Senior Activities

City Of Acworth

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

Feb. 15

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

Cards & Cookies. 2-3 p.m., every other Monday, Acworth Community Center. Coffee, cookies and some games will be provided. Bring your favorite game. Register online.

Mondays, Wednesdays

Senior Warriors Gentle Movements. 10-10:30 a.m., Acworth Community Center. 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., through Feb. 7, Acworth Community Center. Learn stretching and strengthening exercises and breathing techniques. Free for city of Acworth residents, $15 for nonresidents.

Zoom Chair and Gentle Yoga. 10-10:45 a.m., through Feb. 7. Learn stretching and strengthening exercises and breathing techniques during this free class.

Wednesdays

Soles in Motion Walking Club. Active adults ages 55 and older will meet at 10 a.m. every Wednesday for a 30-minute walk at Logan Farm Park or the Acworth Community Center track, depending on the weather. No walks on Senior Luncheon days.

Thursdays

Live Cardio. 10-10:45 a.m., through Feb. 9, 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 Feb. 9. Strengthen and tighten muscles using free weights. Free.

Fridays

Breakfast Club. Meet for breakfast at a local restaurant, 9 a.m., the first Friday of each month: Feb. 3, Art’s Bagels & More; March 3, Daddy’s Country Kitchen; April 7, Biscuit Belly; and May 5, Maple Street Biscuits. Each person is responsible for his/ her costs. Sign-ups are limited to 12.

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.

North Cobb Senior Center

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

Feb. 6-7

Shopping Trip: Walmart. 10 a.m.-noon each day, 3826 Cobb Parkway, Acworth.

Feb. 8

Let’s Do Lunch: 1885 Grill. 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Meet at 1885 Grill, 4438 Cherokee St. Lunch on your own.

Feb. 9

Techno Talk: Emails. 1-2 p.m. Learn how to send, receive and organize emails.

Feb. 13

Crafting Corner: Valentine Votives. 10:30-11:30 a.m. $3.

Feb. 14

Sweetheart Brunch. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Brunch includes games, crafts and music. $8. Fundraiser for the senior center.

Feb. 15

Shopping Trip: Dollar Tree. 10 a.m.-1 p.m., 4890 Cherokee St., Acworth, followed by the monthly Acworth Senior Luncheon, Acworth Community Center.

Feb. 16

Using Uber. 11 a.m.-noon. Learn to use the Uber app to order and pay for transportation.

Feb. 17

Film on Friday. “Where the Crawdads Sing.” Noon-2 p.m.

Feb. 20

Game Show Afternoon. “Tic Tac Dough.” 1-2 p.m.

Feb. 21

Team Bowling. Noon-2 p.m., Stars and Strikes, 10010 Highway 92, Suite 180, Woodstock. Art-ivity. 10-11 a.m. Make Mardi Gras noisemakers.

Feb. 22

Armchair Travel: Beantown, USA. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Explore the history, sports teams and cuisine of Boston.

Culinary Creations: Sourdough. 1-2 p.m. Explore the history of sourdough, learn how to make Amish friendship bread and take home a bread starter mix. $3.

Feb. 23

Shopping Trip: St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store. 10 a.m.1 p.m., 2722 Summers St., Kennesaw, followed by lunch at Olde Towne Tavern and Grille, 2500 Cobb Parkway, Kennesaw.

Feb. 27

Don’t Be Scammed. 1-2 p.m. Learn about scam-prevention techniques to safeguard your wallet and identity.

Feb. 28

Nutrition Lesson: Health Effects of the Different Types of Oils. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Compare the different kinds of cooking oils and their benefits.