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 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.

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

4915 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs 770-528-8200 www.cobbcounty.org/ public-services/senior-services April 8 Hearing Screenings. 10 a.m.- noon. Come in for a free hearing screening where an audiologist from WellStar will answer your questions about improving your hearing. 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.

North Cobb Senior Center

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

April 8 Operation Organization. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Spring into action with smart solutions to save space and eliminate clutter. 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.