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Simply Simone, The Music of Nina Simone

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Thursday, Apr. 13; ticket sales begin Wednesday, Feb. 1. Depart 11 a.m. and return 6 p.m.; show at 2:30 p.m. A true diva, vocal powerhouse Nina Simone was an American icon whose work spans throughout the jazz, gospel, blues, Broadway and rock genres. Simone’s voice comes alive through four actresses. $35 injuries, this seminar will teach you how to stay safe in your home. Learn about home modifications, kitchen and bathroom safety and most important fire safety. Bonita Prigmore from Comforting Arms will lead the discussion. Free; registration required. West Cobb Senior Center, 4915 Dallas Hwy., Powder Springs, 30127. To find out more, call 770-528-8200 or visit cobbcounty.org.

Nature Club

Dine & Discover: National Parks

Thursday, Feb. 23, 7-9 p.m.; per person, cash only, includes admission and transportation. Lunch at your own expense at Landmark Diner. The show will be presented at Balzer Theatre at Herren’s in downtown Atlanta. This travel event is planned through the Dorothy C. Benson Senior Center. Dorothy C. Benson Senior Multipurpose Complex, 6500 Vernon Woods Dr., Sandy Springs, 30328. Go to www. bensoncenter.org or call 404-6134900 for more info.

*Amount of federal rent assistance varies. Must meet age income qualifications set by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Assets are not considered income, but can be used to pay for supportive services. Call 404.751.2255 for details.

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Safety First: Bringing it Home Wednesday, Feb. 22, 10 a.m.–11:30 a.m. From your home security and medical alert system to preventing falls and other presentation begins at 7:30 p.m. Join the Nature Club for its monthly potluck, then spend an educational evening with Jim Taylor as he shares photos and stories from his travels to all the U.S. National Parks. Tickets are $10 for the general public (ages 16+), and $5 for CNC members. Chattahoochee Nature Center, 9135 Willeo Rd., Roswell 30075. More info available at www. chattnaturecenter.org or by calling 770-992-2055 x237.

In the Teaching Kitchen: Satisfying Soup

Thursday, Feb. 23, 10-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2 p.m. Nothing satisfies in cold weather like a nice, warm bowl of soup. Smita Daya, of Olea Oliva, will demonstrate how to make healthful and tasty minestrone using a variety of fresh ingredients, and will include an avocado, lentil and garbanzo salad. $8 for Cobb residents; $10 for non-residents. Senior Wellness Center, 1150 Powder Springs St., Ste. 100, Marietta, 30064. Register or learn more by calling 770-528-5355 or visiting www.cobbcounty.org.