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 Sept. 7, 21

How to Listen to Classical

Symphony. 10-11 a.m. Examine Mozart’s iconic Symphony No. 40 as a model of a good symphony.

Sept. 13

Social Security: Securing Today

and Tomorrow. 10-11 a.m. A Social Security specialist will address qualifying for Social Security, calculating and choosing benefits, Medicare, auxiliary and survivor benefits and applying online.

Sept. 14

Learn Pickleball. 2-4 p.m. Meet at Ward Recreation Center at 4845 Dallas Highway, Powder Springs, to learn how to play pickleball. All equipment provided.

Sept. 19

Manage Your Microbiome.

10-11 a.m. Learn about foods that promote gut health as well as how to clean out the pantry and buy fresh foods for a healthy lifestyle.

Sept. 21

Fall Prevention. 2-3 p.m. Take steps to prevent falls by learning about physical changes, health conditions and medications that can cause them.

Sept. 26

Medicare: What’s New for 2023.

10-11 a.m. Get ready for the annual enrollment period by learning about the finer points of Medicare.

Sept. 28

Walk West Cobb: Doll’s Head

Trail at Constitution. 9 a.m.12:30 p.m. Explore this trail at Constitution Lakes Park in Atlanta. $5. Registration deadline is Sept. 21.

Sept. 29

Tech Talk: Transitioning to

Mac. 10-11:30 a.m. Learn the ins and outs of a Mac computer and what the differences are between Windows and Mac.

Mondays

Woodcarvers. 1-3:30 p.m. Work on small woodcarving projects. No experience is necessary. Bring your own materials. Ballroom Dance. 2:30-4:30 p.m. Couples and singles can enjoy ballroom dancing to music provided by a deejay.

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.

Thursdays

Advanced Bridge. 1-3:30 p.m. Competitive Standard American Bridge played at an advanced level.

Sept. 27

What You Didn’t Know About

Your Cobb Library. 10-11 a.m. Get the most from the public library by learning to access all its free resources.

Fridays

Dance N Squares. 1-3 p.m. Square dancing is the perfect activity for couples looking for fellowship, exercise and good clean fun.

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.

DEMENTIA CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP

Meets monthly at 1 p.m. at Burnt Hickory Baptist Church in Powder Springs. 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. Upcoming dates: Sept. 13.

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.