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 second Monday 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 Wednesday each month at 10:30 a.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.
Aloha Social Day Club.
Meets Mondays and Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Respite care for you and engaging, social activities for your loved one who no longer drives. Visit the website for details.
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. 40
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COBB SENIOR SERVICES Registration is required for all activities; no walk-ins allowed. Call 770-975-7740 to register, or visit www.MyActiveCenter.com.
West Cobb Senior Center
North Cobb Senior Center
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in for a free hearing screening where an audiologist from WellStar will answer your questions about improving your hearing.
a.m. Spring into action with smart solutions to save space and eliminate clutter.
4915 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs 770-528-8200 www.cobbcounty.org/ public-services/senior-services
Hearing Screenings. 10 a.m.- noon. Come
Reel Good Movies. 1-3 p.m. On the
second Friday of the month, see a new-release movie. Call for the title.
April 11
Easy Peasy Craft: Bunny Pom-Pom Wreath. 1-3 p.m. $3 fee plus $5 supply fee to instructor. This wreath needs only five items to make it. All supplies provided.
April 12
Cobb Library Services: All About Libby.
10 a.m.-noon. Learn about Libby, a free app used for borrowing e-books, digital audiobooks and magazines from your public library.
April 13
Game On: Ticket to Ride. 11 a.m.-noon. Play Ticket to Ride, a simple and tactical board game.
April 14
Tech Talk: Better iPhone Photography. 10-11 a.m. This class will have you taking better iPhone photos and videos in no time.
April 20
Fancy Fold Cards. 10 a.m.-noon. Create
fancy fold cards for special people in your life.
April 22
Parkinson’s Workshop. Noon-1 p.m. This virtual presentation will discuss the effects of Parkinson’s on fall risks and what you can do to prevent falling.
April 27
Spice It Up. 10-11 a.m. Learn to use spices and herbs to reduce salt and refined sugars, and take home a spice mixture you make.
April 28
Walk West Cobb: Lost Mountain Park.
9:30-11 a.m. This month, we’ll explore the trails at Lost Mountain Park in Powder Springs.
4100 S. Main St., Acworth 770-975-7740 www.cobbcounty.org/public-services/ senior-services
Operation Organization. 10:30-11:30
Water Conservation. 1-2 p.m. Learn how
to conduct an indoor water audit, how to check for leaks and how to do a sprinkler spruce-up.
April 13
Crafting Corner: Beautiful Bunny Decor. 1-2 p.m. Join us for a fun spring craft as we turn a rice-filled sock into a bunny, with an embroidered nose and button eyes.
April 14
Armchair Travel: Amsterdam and the Netherlands. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Explore the life and culture of the Netherlands.
Nutrition Lesson: Color Your Plate Healthy. 1-2 p.m. Discuss the benefits of
eating a colorful plate and exploring superfoods.
April 18
Step Into my Garden Craft. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Create steppingstones. Cost is $3.
April 19
Crochet a Mask Holder. 10 a.m.-noon. Evelyn Patrick guides creating unique crocheted mask holders. Cost is $5.
Culinary Creations: All About Eggs. 1-2 p.m. Learn nutritional facts,
considerations when shopping for eggs and how to make a diabetic-friendly egg salad. Cost is $3.
April 25
Driver Safety. 1-2 p.m. Join Cobb County Community Affairs Department for an educational presentation on driver safety.
April 26
Paint ’n’ Party. 9 a.m.- noon. Learn basic
techniques such as shading, controlling tones, composition and drawing methods. Cost is $3.
Brain Game: Drawing a Blank in Europe. 1-2 p.m. Try to list 15 countries on
the map of Europe, and play European trivia.
