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

Mondays Woodcarvers. 1-3:30 p.m. Work on small woodcarving projects. No experience is necessary. Bring your own materials. Tuesdays Paper Crafting Fun. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Enjoy making cards and scrapbooking with others. Bring your own supplies. Color Me Happy. 1-3:30 p.m. Color with others. Bring your own materials.

Wednesdays Mahjong. 10 a.m.-noon. Game knowledge and mahjong cards are required. Aug.17 Fancy Fold Cards. 10 a.m.-noon. Join Susan Wilson to create fancy fold cards.. Cooking for One or Two. 10-11 a.m. Learn to cook in small portions, eat well and eat healthy. Aug.19 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.

NORTH COBB SENIOR CENTER

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

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 heart-pumping, 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.