Senior Events

Senior Activities Cobb Senior Services Registration is required for all activities; no walk-ins allowed. Call the center 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/ west-cobb-senior-center

July 8

Reel Good Movies. 1-3 p.m. On the second Friday of the month, see a newly released movie. Call for the title.

July 8, 15, 22

Tech Talk: iPhone Basics. 10 a.m.-noon. In this three-week class, learn the basics of operating an iPhone.

July 11

Friends of West Cobb Hot Dog Fundraiser. 11:30 a.m.12:30 p.m. Enjoy a grilled hot dog and play cornhole and other outdoor games. Benefits the senior center. $5.

July 12

Container Gardening 101. 10-11 a.m. Learn how to create a garden using containers.

July 20

Tinnitus. 10-11 a.m. Find out about the causes of ringing in the ears and what to do about it.

July 22

Headaches Workshop. Noon-1 p.m. Learn about the different types of headaches and treatment options during a virtual presentation at the center.

July 26

Healthy Living for Your Brain and Body. 10-11 a.m. Discover strategies for aging well in areas like physical health, diet, cognitive activity and social engagement.

July 27

Walk West Cobb: Sope Creek Park. 9:30-11 a.m. This month, explore the park at 3760 Paper Mill Road in Marietta.

VETERAN CONNECTION

Meets the third Tuesday of each month at 10 a.m. at the West Cobb Senior Center and the fourth Thursday of each month at 10 a.m. at North Cobb Senior Center. Join veterans 55 and older for an informal get-together with coffee, doughnuts, camaraderie and special guest presentations. Call Mike Nichols at 770-528-1448 for more information.

NORTH COBB SENIOR CENTER

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

July 7

Food for Thought: Moon Gardens.

Noon-2 p.m. Learn about gardens designed for the moonlight. $3.

July 12-13, 19-20

Crafting Corner: Painting on Glass.

10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each day. Receive hands-on training in painting on glass. $15 supply fee to instructor.

July 12

Game Show Afternoon. 1-2 p.m. Compete in “Wheel of Fortune.”

July 14

Ice Cream Social. 12:30-2 p.m. Enjoy a dish of ice cream and good conversation. $1. July 19

Learn a New Game: Catching Fireflies. 10-11 a.m. Catch some fireflies during this fun card game. July 25

Picnic and Birthday Social. Noon-2 p.m., Cauble Park. Bring a lunch to celebrate National Picnic Month and July birthdays. July 26

Paint ’n’ Party. 9 a.m.-noon. Paint a masterpiece with no experience needed and all supplies included. $3. July 27

Culinary Creations: Blueberries. 1-2 p.m. Find out about blueberries and see a demonstration on making lemon blueberry bars. $3. July 28

Armchair Travels: Bulgaria Beauty. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Learn about one of the gems of Europe. July 29

Art-ivity: Under the Milky Way Painting. 1-2 p.m. Create the Milky Way behind a silhouette of trees on a black poster board.