Senior Events

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 meeting, but must RSVP in advance.

CITY OF ACWORTH

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

Senior Warriors Gentle Movements. 10-10:30 a.m. Register online. Learn traditional Korean movements to increase balance, mental focus and movement. Class is instructed by Omar Welch, who is a third-degree black belt and instructor certified by the U.S. Tae Kwon-Do Federation.

Tuesdays

Live Chair Yoga. 10 a.m., July 13-Sept. 14 at the Acworth Community Center. Classes will not be held on Tuesday, Aug. 3 and Sept. 7. Free for residents, $15 for nonresidents. Virtual classes are available for free. Register online. Learn stretch and strengthening exercises, breathing techniques, and more during this low impact class. Wednesdays

Chair Yoga With Mary. 11-noon. Register online. Also offered on Mondays. Designed for adults aged 55 and older. This class is conducted in a chair, with gentle movements that concentrate on relaxation and strengthening muscles. Thursdays

Gentle Yoga With Mary. 1-2 p.m. Register online. Designed for adults 55 and older, but ages 18 and older are welcome. This class is conducted on a mat, with gentle movements that concentrate on relaxation and strengthening muscles. North Cobb Senior Center 4100 S. Main St., Acworth // 770-975-7740 www.cobbcounty.org/public-services/senior-services July 13

Blue Zones: Tips to Lead a Longer and Healthier Life. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join Keith Mazonkey as he covers different “blue zones,” which are geographic regions that are home to the world’s oldest and healthiest people, and shares their secrets for a longer, healthier and happier life. Available virtually on North Cobb Senior Center’s Facebook page. July 14

Dye with Jenn. 10 a.m.-noon. Learn how to create dye projects using different dyes and techniques. Material and scarves of different size varieties will be provided, but you are welcome to bring your own cotton T-shirt. This project can be messy, so wear clothes you don’t mind getting dyed. July 15

Blood Pressure Check. Noon-2 p.m. Stop by for a blood pressure check; knowing your numbers is key to a longer healthier life. Provided by Kathy Ahlberg with Homestead Hospice. July 19

Jeopardy! 10-11 a.m. Cost is $3 per person. Join the fun for prize trivia. Sponsored by Gaines Park Assisted Living. July 20

Everything Veterans Trivia 1-2 p.m. Cost is $3 per person. Join the fun for fact prize trivia. Sponsored by DayBreak Village of Kennesaw. July 22

Meet Up: Apotheos Roastery. 1-3 p.m. Learn how Kennesaw community changemakers and Atlanta coffee pioneers set out to reinvent the Enlightenment-era coffeehouse as a place where locals gather and share moments of goodness.

VETERAN CONNECTION

Meets the fourth Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at the North Cobb Senior Center. Call Mike Nichols at 770-528-1448 for more information on monthly meetings.

July 27

Boosting Your Mind with Food and Fitness. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Your mood can be affected by your eating and exercise habits. Learn how eating well and staying active can help improve your outlook. Presented by Humana. July 29

Use Your Noodle. 1-2 p.m. Can you use your noodle to exercise? Join the fun for a new way to play your favorite game. July 30

Tooth Be Told. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Join Dr. Yen Tran with Acworth Premier Dental Care as she discusses ways to keep teeth healthy and disease free.