Senior Activities ALOHA TO AGING
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
Covenant Presbyterian Church 2881 Canton Road, Marietta 770-722-7641 www.alohatoaging.org
March 8
Parkinson’s Disease Support Group
Planning for Your Future. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
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. 48
COBB SENIOR SERVICES
AROUND KENNESAW | March 2022
Tuesday Trivia: Mastering March.
1-2 p.m. Challenge your mind with a round of trivia highlighting people, places and things in March.
March 9
Learn how proper estate planning can reduce costs, alleviate stress and provide ongoing legal and financial protection for you and your loved ones.
March 30
Armchair Travels: Black Forest Delight. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Discover
the world without going anywhere. Explore the Black Forest in Germany, including quaint towns, thermal spas, cherries and chocolate.
West Cobb Senior Center
4915 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs 770-528-8200 www.cobbcounty.org/ public-services/senior-services
March 11
Reel Good Movies.
Master Your iPhone. 10:30-11:30 a.m.
1-3 p.m. On the second Friday of the month, see a new-release movie. Call for the movie title.
March 15
Fancy Fold Cards. 10 a.m.-noon. Create fancy fold cards for special people.
March 10
Learn how to personalize your iPhone better through the settings menu.
Managing Hearing Loss. 10:30-11:30
a.m. Learn how to determine whether you have hearing loss, what to do about it, and where to go for help.
March 17
Nutrition Lesson: Which Milk Is Right for You? 1-2 p.m. Learn about different types of milk, to determine the most suitable one for you.
March 22
Greener Cleaner. 10 a.m.-noon. Join Keep Cobb Beautiful, to learn how to make ecofriendly, nontoxic cleaners, using common household items.
March 23
K-9 Unit Demonstration. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Learn about the Cobb County K-9 Unit, and see a demonstration from the police dogs.
March 28
Learn a New Game: Buzzwords Two.
10:30-11:30 a.m. See how many words you can make using seven letters.
March 29
Benefits of Beans and Legumes. 1-2 p.m.
Learn the health benefits of beans and legumes, as well as tips for cooking. Then, enjoy lucky brownies, made with black beans. Cost is $3.
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Diabetes: You’re in Charge.
10-11 a.m. Learn the risk factors associated with diabetes, how it develops, how to prevent it and how to manage it.
March 21
Tech Talk: Facebook Marketplace. 10-11 a.m. Learn how to buy, sell and trade items with people nearby.
March 22
Why Do We Hear So Many Horror Stories About Probate? 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Join the free lunch and learn event to hear myths and horror stories about probate. Boxed lunch is provided.
March 23
Women’s Self Defense. 10-11 a.m. Be prepared! Learn how to be aware of your surroundings, what to do if approached by a stranger, how to react if attacked and what attackers target when choosing a victim.
March 30
Walk West Cobb: Green Meadows Preserve. 9:30-11 a.m. Meet up and explore the trails at Green Meadows Preserve in Marietta.
