Senior Events

CITY OF ACWORTH

Parks, Recreation and Community Resource Department // 770-917-1234 www.acworthparksandrecreation.org Aug. 17

City of Acworth’s Senior Luncheon. Every third Wednesday. Lunch is served at noon at the Acworth Community Center. This program is free to all seniors, but you must RSVP the week prior to the luncheon in order to attend, 770-917-1234.

Mondays

Chair Yoga With Mary. 11 a.m.-noon. For adults 55 and older. This class is conducted in a chair, with gentle movements that concentrate on relaxation and strengthening muscles.

Mondays, Wednesdays

Senior Warriors Gentle Movements.

10-10:30 a.m. Seniors 55 and older learn traditional Korean movements to increase balance, mental focus and ability to move. Class is taught by Omar Welch, an instructor certified by the U.S. Taekwondo Federation.

Tuesdays

Live Chair Yoga. 10-10:45 a.m., Aug. 23-Nov. 29, Acworth Community Center. Learn stretching and strengthening exercises and breathing techniques. Free for city of Acworth residents, $15 for nonresidents.

Zoom Chair Yoga. 10-10:45 a.m., Aug. 23Nov. 29. Learn stretching and strengthening exercises and breathing techniques during this free class.

Tuesdays, Thursdays

Gentle Yoga With Mary. 1-2 p.m. 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.

Thursdays

Live Cardio. 10-10:45 a.m., Aug. 25-Dec. 1, Acworth Community Center. Strengthen and tighten muscles using free weights. Free for city of Acworth residents ages 55 and over, $15 for nonresidents.

Zoom Cardio. 10-10:45 a.m., Aug. 25-Dec. 1. Strengthen and tighten muscles using free weights. Free.

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

Aug. 10

Laughter Yoga. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Celebrate Happiness Happens Month by learning movements and breathing exercises that promote intentional laughter. Armchair Travels: Golden Yukon. 1-2 p.m. Learn about Canada’s paradise for adventures.

Aug. 12

Virtual Seated Exercise. 1-2 p.m. Stay in shape with some heartpumping, seated virtual exercise.

Aug. 15-16, Aug. 24-25

Crafting Corner: Painting Clocks. 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. each day. Take part in a hands-on workshop to create the workings of a clock and paint the base. $15 supply fee to instructor.

Aug. 19

Pop-Up Shop: Eat Desserts First. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Celebrate National Senior Citizens Day by joining friends at Common Grounds Coffee Shop for dessert.

Aug. 22 Shopping Trip. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Shopping trip to Super Target and Ross and lunch at O’Charley’s.

Aug. 23 Scarf-Tying Workshop. 10-11 a.m. Learn how to tie a scarf into a kimono wrap, vest, facemask and hair wrap.

Aug. 24

Manage Hearing Loss. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Learn how to determine hearing loss, what to do about it and where to get help. Culinary Creations: Cotton Candy. 1-2 p.m. Learn about the history of cotton candy and see a demonstration on how it’s made. $3.

Aug. 25

Virtual Exercise: Better Breathing. 1-2 p.m. Participate in a virtual exercise that promotes better breathing.

Aug. 26 Jeopardy Trivia. 10:30-11:30 a.m.

Aug. 31

Sock Hop. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Break out the poodle skirts and leather jackets for an old-fashioned sock hop.

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. Call Mike Nichols at 770-528-1448 for information.