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
NORTH COBB SENIOR CENTER
4915 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs // 770-528-8200 www.cobbcounty.org/public-services/senior-services/ west-cobb-senior-center
4100 S. Main St., Acworth • 770-975-7740 www.cobbcounty.org/public-services/senior-services/ north-cobb-senior-center
Mondays
Aug. 10
No experience is necessary. Bring your own materials.
Happens Month by learning movements and breathing exercises that promote intentional laughter.
Woodcarvers. 1-3:30 p.m. Work on small woodcarving projects.
Tuesdays
Laughter Yoga. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Celebrate Happiness
Paper Crafting Fun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy making cards and
Armchair Travels: Golden Yukon. 1-2 p.m. Learn
Color Me Happy. 1-3:30 p.m. Color with others. Bring your own
Aug. 12
Wednesdays
with some heart-pumping, seated virtual exercise.
scrapbooking with others. Bring your own supplies. materials.
about Canada’s paradise for adventures.
Virtual Seated Exercise. 1-2 p.m. Stay in shape
Mahjong. 10 a.m.-noon. Game knowledge and mahjong cards are
Aug. 15-16, Aug. 24-25
Aug.17
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.
required.
Fancy Fold Cards. 10 a.m.-noon. Join Susan Wilson to create fancy fold cards..
Crafting Corner: Painting Clocks. 10 a.m.-12:30
Cooking for One or Two. 10-11 a.m. Learn to cook in small
Aug. 19
Aug.19
a.m. Celebrate National Senior Citizens Day by joining friends at Common Grounds Coffee Shop for dessert.
portions, eat well and eat healthy.
Tech Talk: Cord Cutting. 10-11:30 a.m. Learn how to use internet-based services to get television programming.
Aug.23
Money Smart Consumer Fraud. 10-11 a.m. Learn to identify
and prevent financial exploitation, such as identity theft, scams and homeowner mortgage schemes.
ALOHA TO AGING Covenant Presbyterian Church // 2881 Canton Road, Marietta 770-722-7641 // www.alohatoaging.org
Parkinson’s Support Group
Meets at 2 p.m. the first Monday of each month. Group discussion for the person with Parkinson’s and their care partner, on helpful tips and resources.
Dementia Caregiver Support Group
Meets at 10:30 a.m. the first Wednesday of each month. 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 10:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays. Respite care for you and engaging social activities for your loved one who no longer drives. Visit the website for details. 48
AROUND KENNESAW | August 2022
Pop-Up Shop: Eat Desserts First. 10:30-11:30
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.
