Senior Events

Senior Activities

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 the meeting, but must RSVP in advance.

VETERAN CONNECTION

North Cobb Senior Center 4100 S. Main St.

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

COBB SENIOR SERVICES

Registration is required for all activities; no walk-ins allowed. Call 770-975-7740 to register, or visit www.MyActiveCenter.com.

Senior Wellness Center

1150 Powder Springs St., Marietta 770-528-5355 www.cobbcounty.org/ public-services/senior-services

Sept. 9

Active Shooter/Terrorism

Awareness. 10-11:30 a.m. Learn how to recognize suspicious activity that could be the prelude to an attack, and how you can protect yourself, should you be caught in an active shooter situation.

Sept. 16

GeorgiaCares Medicare

Counseling. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. GeorgiaCares provides free, unbiased information and assistance to Medicare beneficiaries, and their caregivers, with health and drug plans. To make an appointment, call 770-528-5355.

Sept. 21

Cellphone Tips and Tricks.

1-2:30 p.m. Learn how to merge a three-way call, delete voicemails, use speaker phone, text or email at the same time, attach a photo to your text, use a banking app and more.

Sept. 22

Bayou Flavors. 10-11:30 a.m. or 12:30-2 p.m. Cost is $8. Learn how to make some Louisiana favorites with Gerry Whiteside in the demo kitchen.

Sept. 23

Catch Up to Fitness. 11 a.m.-noon. Get back on track! Basic nutrition will be discussed, followed by 30 minutes of low impact physical activity.

Sept. 24

Fitness for Beginners. 10:3011:30 a.m. Learn tips for starting an exercise program and how to realize your personal motivation to exercise, while setting challenging goals for yourself.

Sept. 28

Marietta History Museum. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Cost is $5 at the Marietta History Museum. Join a guided tour of the display of artifacts from Marietta and Cobb County, with an explanation of their role in world history. Sept. 30

Paint and Pour. 10:30-11:30 a.m. Leah Wilson, with Cobb County/UGA Extension Services, will lead the group in creating decorative tea cups and saucers. A supply list will be emailed to registrants prior to class.

North Cobb Senior Center

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

Sept. 14

Estate Planning. 10:30 a.m.-noon. Properly planning your estate helps prepare a secure future for yourself and for generations to come. Learn about estate planning, creating a will and the benefits of trusts.

Sept. 15

Baked Potato Bar. 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. It’s national potato month, so join friends for a potato lunch! Sponsored by Atherton Place. Sept. 16

Oldies But Goodies Band. 1-2 p.m. Sing along, dance and have a good time as the Oldies But Goodies Band plays some favorite tunes, both secular and spiritual. Sept. 21

Culinary Creations: Just Peachy. 1-2 p.m. Cost is $3. Learn about the origins of the fruit and how to make an easy peach cobbler.

Sept. 22

Cell Phone Tips and Tricks. 10:3011:30 a.m. Learn everything you wanted to know about your smartphone, but were afraid to ask your kids!