September 5, 2019
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East Cobb Senior Center (770-509-4900, 3331 Sandy Plains Rd, Marietta 30066)
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Biography Corner: Elvis Presley #10766
CSS membership required
Tuesday, September 3
1:00p.m. - 2:00p.m.
Free/Registration required
Musician and actor Elvis Presley endured rapid fame in the mid-1950s—on the radio, TV and the silver screen—and continues to be one of the biggest names in rock 'n' roll.
Scarf Workshop #10767
CSS membership required
Wednesday, September 4
10:00a.m.- 11:30a.m.
Free/Registration required
Join Bonita Prigmore for a fun scarf workshop. Learn how to make a scarf into a vest and kimono and other cool scarf tricks! Bring your own favorite scarves and learn new ways to tie them.
Investing and Taxes in Retirement #10797
CSS membership required
Thursday, September 5-September 19
10:00a.m. - 12:00p.m.
Free/Registration required
Do you want to learn the basics of investing? Types of diversification? How much are/should you be paying for advice? How to invest on your own? This three-week workshop will walk you through these topics.
Better Balance, Better Fall #10806
CSS membership required
Friday, September 6
10:00a.m.-11:30a.m.
Free/No registration required
You will learn techniques, strategies, and exercise to improve balance, strength in your legs and core musculature to help prevent falls. Presents by Dr. Josh with First Step Physical Therapy.
Hearing Screening
No CSS membership required
Friday, September 6
9:00a.m.- 12:00p.m.
Free/No registration required. On a first come, first served basis.
Is your hearing causing you concern? Take the time to have it checked out and get a free screening from Dr. Bret Greenblatt.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers #10798
No CSS membership required
Monday, September 9 – October 14
4:00p.m.- 5:30p.m.
Free/Registration required
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational series designed to provide you with the tools you need to take care of yourself. This program helps family caregivers reduce stress, improve
self-confidence, learn different ways to communicate to others, and increase their ability to make tough decisions. Classes consist of six sessions held once a week. Two experienced class leaders conduct the series. Interactive lessons, discussions and brainstorming will help you take the “tools” you choose and put them into action for your life.
Cooking with Pampered Chef #10802
CSS membership required
Monday, September 9
12:00p.m.
$8 supply fee payable to the instructor.
Registration required.
Protect What You Have Worked For #10799
CSS membership required
Tuesday, September 10
10:00a.m.- 11:30a.m.
Free/Registration required
Matthew McManus with Edward Jones investments will share strategies designed to help guard valuable assets and protect pre- and post-retirement income. He will also discuss the impact of longevity, withdrawal strategies, anticipating rising costs, reviewing insurance/LTC protection, and healthcare cost concerns.
Dine-a-Round #10801
No CSS membership required
Wednesday, September 11
11:30a.m. - 1:00p.m.
Separate checks; Registration required.
Meet at The Black Swan Tavern, 1401 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 128, Marietta, 30062.
Medicare 101 #10803
CSS membership required
Thursday, September 12
1:00p.m-2:00p.m.
Free/Registration required
If you are newly eligible or soon to be eligible for Medicare, this seminar is designed especially for you. The seminar will cover the basics of Medicare and what you need to know to make an informed decision about your coverage options. Presented by Dottie Denham.
Age of Beauty Series: Boosting Your Mind with Food and Fitness #10800
Tuesday, September 17
10:00a.m. - 11:30a.m.
Free/Registration required
Your mood can be affected by your eating and exercise habits. Learn how eating well and staying active can help improve your outlook.
Fall Risk Screenings #10805
No CSS membership required
Tuesday, September 24
10:00a.m.-12:00p.m
Free/appointment required
One in four people 65 and older falls each year. Sign-up for an appointment to get screened by a physical therapist to determine your risk for falls. Spaces limited.
History Corner: Voices from Inside the Towers #10765
CSS membership required
Tuesday, September 24
1:00p.m. - 2:00p.m.
Free/Registration required
At 8:46 a.m. on September 11, 2001, American Flight 11 crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. Within minutes a deluge of telephone calls flooded into the outside world. This special brings an inside perspective to what happened through phone calls made by some who later died and some who survived. While there is a significant visual record of what happened outside the towers that day, this film, for the first time, provides a moving and emotional record of what was going on inside the towers.
Medicare 101 #10804
CSS membership required
Monday, September 23
10:00a.m. - 11:30a.m.
Free/Registration required
If you are newly eligible or soon to be eligible for Medicare, this seminar is designed especially for you. The seminar will cover the basics of Medicare and what you need to know to make an informed decision about your coverage options. Presented by Dottie Denham.
AARP Smart Driver #6835
No CSS or ARRP membership required
Thursday, September 26
9:00a.m. - 4:00p.m.
$15.00 AARP members / $20.00 Non-members (cash or check only).
Check with your insurance agent about a possible discount. Bring a lunch.
Medicare 101 #8096
CSS membership required
Friday, September 27
10:00a.m. - 11:30a.m.
Free/Registration required
If you are newly eligible or soon to be eligible for Medicare, this seminar is designed especially for you. The seminar will cover the basics of Medicare and what you need to know to make an informed decision about your coverage options. Presented by Michael Fleming with Senior Benefits of Georgia.
Cheryl Rogers Presents #11150
No CSS membership required
Friday, September 27
1:00 p.m.- 3:00p.m.
$8 Cobb residents; $10 Non-residents
“Senior Trip” with Cheryl Rogers is a music & comedy show that reminds us all “gray matters” and celebrates the 55+ lifestyle. Don’t miss this fun that includes live musical performances, comedy, video parodies with audience engagement Fundraiser for East Cobb Senior Center
Freeman Poole Senior Center (770-801-3400) 4025 S Hurt Rd, Smyrna 30082
Medicare 101 # 10903
CSS membership required
Wednesday, September 4
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Free; Registration required
Medicare can be very confusing, and we want to make sure you understand all of your benefits and options. Dottie Denham with Denham Insurance Solutions will discuss Original Medicare, Parts A & B, Part C Advantage Plans, Part D Prescription Plans, Medicare supplements or Medigap plans, eligibility for the various parts of Medicare, how to get help paying premiums, deductibles, copays, and coinsurance and how to get dental and vision coverage.
Cooking: 30-Minute Meals #10808
CSS membership required
Monday, September 9
11:00 pm – 1:00 pm
$8 Cobb residents; $10 Non-residents
Registration required
Fall weather is upon us. Are you curious how to make a meal in 30 minutes? Come see how you can put together a delicious meal for your family. Cherie Beasley with Pampered Chef presenting.
Survival Guide to Taxes # 10809
CSS membership required
Tuesday, September 10
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Free; Registration required
Learn about lost deductions and how to get them back, taxes in retirement and how it can be a good thing, protecting your social security from over taxation, and how taxes may affect your retirement cash flow. Rufus Hunley of Advanced Retirement Planning to present.
Treat Yourself Tuesday #10810
No CSS membership required
Tuesday, September 10
11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Separate checks; Registration required
Meet at Bonefish, 2997 Cobb Pkwy SE, Atlanta
Glass Blowing #10812
CSS membership required
Thursday, September 12
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Free; Registration required
Learn the history of glass blowing from Camille & Don Lillie, knowledgeable and successful owner of Lillie Glassblowers, Inc. 66 years. Also, see some of his very unusual glass pieces he designed.
Billiards Tournament #10813
No CSS membership required
Tuesday, September 17
8:30 am – 4:00 pm
$8 Cobb resident; $10 Non-resident
Registration required
Food, fun and billiards! Join your friends for this fun and exciting day of billiards. Those who enter the tournament will have a chance to win a prize for either first, second or third place.
Fundraiser to benefit Freeman Poole Senior Center
Coping with Grief #10814
CSS membership required
Wednesday, September 18
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Free; Registration required
Grief is a natural response to losing someone or something that’s important to you. You may feel a variety of emotions, like sadness or loneliness. Maybe a loved one died or life changes like a chronic illness or a move to a new home, can cause sadness. Chaplain Dick Shannonhouse of Aberdeen Hospice will teach various ways you can better cope with grief.
Getting Medicare – What Does It All Mean? # 10815
CSS membership required
Thursday, September 19
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Free; Registration required
The world of Medicare can be intimidating and confusing, which is why Robert Bonner with Copeland Insurance Group wants to help ensure those that need help are educated on the ins-and-outs.
Couponing in The Digital Age # 10816
CSS membership required
Thursday, September 19
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Free; Registration required
This class is about taking couponing to the next level. Couponing has changed and now you can coupon on your phone. There is no need to clip coupons anymore. Terri Carter with Cobb County/UGA Cooperative Extension Services shows you how to use your smart phone to save money.
Knee Pain #11264
CSS membership required
Friday, September 20
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Free; Registration required
Have you been told you have arthritis in your knee and there is nothing that can be done but have knee replacement surgery? Do you limp out of bed in the morning due to chronic stiff knees? If you have answered yes to the above questions, then this workshop is for you! Learn the strategies you can start applying now that will help you get your life back without stiff, achy knees.
Bingo Bash #10817
No CSS membership required
Monday, September 23
1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
$3.00 Cobb resident; $4 Non-resident
Fundraiser to benefit Freeman Poole Senior Center
7 Celebrity Estate Planning Mistakes That You May Be Making # 10818
CSS membership required
Tuesday, September 24
10:30 am – 11:30 am
Free; Registration required
During this hour long entertaining and educational presentation plan to laugh, be shocked and surprised as you explore seven celebrities who made estate planning mistakes and see if you are following in their footsteps. Many people are well intentioned when it comes to planning their estate. But even the best plans need to be reviewed. Come learn how to avoid the pitfalls involved in proper estate planning. Presented by Rufus Hunley, Advanced Retirement Planning.
AARP Smart Driver # 10819
No CSS or AARP membership required
Wednesday, September 25
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Registration required
$15 AARP members; $20.00 Non-members
Bring a lunch. Check with your insurance agent about a possible discount for taking this class.
Mercier Apple Orchard #10820
No CSS membership required
Thursday, October 24; Registration Deadline September 26
8:30 am – 6:30 pm
It’s apple pickin’ time! For our annual apple trip, we will be traveling to Mercier Orchards in Blue Ridge. We will first have lunch at The Dillard House, which serves family style meals consisting of generous portions of homemade Southern dishes.
$64 CSS members; $71 Non-members. Payment due at registration. Deadline: September 26. Price includes motor coach transportation, lunch and tip. No refunds will be given unless the trip is cancelled. Activity Level 2.
North Cobb Senior Center (770-975-7740, 4100 S. Main St, Acworth 30101)
Cool Kitchen Gadgets and Hacks: Spaghetti Squash #10615
CSS membership required.
Wednesday, September 4
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
Free. Registration required.
Learn how to cook a spaghetti squash and make healthy, tasty recipes with this secret vegetable.
AARP Smart Driver #10575
No CSS or AARP membership required.
Thursday, September 5
9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
$15.00 AARP member, $20.00 AARP Non-member
Bring lunch. Check with your insurance agent about a possible discount for taking this class.
Paint ‘n Party #10576
CSS membership required.
Thursday, September 5
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
$3.00 Cobb residents/$4.00 Non-residents
You will learn basic techniques such as shading, controlling tones, composition and drawing methods.
Bingo #9075
No CSS membership required.
Friday, September 6
12:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
$3.00 Cobb residents/$4.00 Non-residents
Sponsored by Silver Companions and Cigna. Fundraiser for North Cobb Senior Center.
Culinary Creations: Skinny Sweets #10628
CSS membership required.
Monday, September 9
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
$3.00 Cobb residents/$4.00 Non-residents
Desserts don’t have to be bland and boring. Join us in the kitchen to indulge in healthy, low-cal treats that are packed with a punch of flavor!
Friends of North Cobb
No CSS membership required
Tuesday, September 10
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Have fun using your creativity throughout the year to raise funds for North Cobb Senior Center. These funds will contribute to maintaining and enhancing center programs and projects.
Hearing Screenings #10303
No CSS membership required.
Wednesday, September 11
9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Free; Registration required
Sign up for your time slot at the front desk! Appointments are limited. Screenings provided by Optimal Hearing of Woodstock.
Culinary Creations: Skinny Sweets 10613
CSS membership required.
Wednesday, September 11
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
$3.00 Cobb residents/$4.00 Non-residents
Desserts don’t have to be bland and boring. Join us in the kitchen to indulge in healthy, low-cal treats that are packed with a punch of flavor!
Scarf Tying #10666
CSS membership required.
Monday, September 16
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Free; Registration required.
Scarves are a great way to update an outfit and in this workshop you will learn some of the ways to tie the latest fashion scarves, including tricks with infinity scarves. Presented by Bonita Prigmore with Medicare and Other Red Tape.
Let’s Do Lunch #10558
No CSS membership required.
Tuesday, September 17
11:30 a.m.
Lunch on your own; Registration required.
Meet at Fried Tomatoes Buffet (840 Ernest W Barrett Parkway, Kennesaw 30144)
Managing Medications #10299
CSS membership required.
Tuesday, September 17
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Free; Registration required
Do you know where to go for help and what questions should you ask about your medicines? Take charge of managing your medications and discover ways to lower prescriptions cost. Presented by Cobb RSVP (Retired Senior Volunteer Program).
Acworth City Luncheon and Bingo #10573
No CSS membership required.
Wednesday, September 18
10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Free. Registration required.
Meet us at Acworth Community Center (4361 Cherokee Street Acworth, 30101) and enjoy a free lunch and Bingo.
Fall Risk Screenings #10557
No CSS membership required.
Tuesday, September 24
10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Free; Registration required
Falls are the leading cause of injury in older adults. Get your free fall risk screening provided by PT Solutions. Appointments will be 15 minutes, sign up at the front desk today.
Just Desserts #9113
No CSS membership required
Thursday, September 26
12:30 p.m.
On your own; Registration required.
Meet at Marietta Diner (306 Cobb Pkwy S, Marietta, 30060)
Murder Mystery! Death at the Disco #10614
No CSS membership required
Friday, September 27
11:30 am – 2:00 pm
$3.00 Cobb residents/$4.00 Non-residents
Do the hustle and put on your bell bottoms for a classic “whodunit” from the 70s. Fundraiser for North Cobb Senior Center.
Dollar Tree and Stevi B’s #10577
No CSS membership required.
Monday, September 30
10:15 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
$5.29 at restaurant; Registration required.
Come on out for a delicious pizza and salad buffet and Bingo. Meet at 10020 GA-92, Woodstock, 30188
Senior Wellness Center (770-528-5355, 1150 Powder Springs St, Marietta 30064)
Quilling Workshop #10632
CSS membership required
Tuesday, September 3
1:00 pm-3:00 pm
$8 Cobb resident; $10 Non-resident
Quilling is the rolling of paper strips and shaping them to create delicate structures and motifs. Learn how to make your own greeting cards, gift tags or artwork using this Victorian era paper craft.
Taste of Italy
Wednesday, September 4
#10621: 10:00 am-11:30 am
#10622 12:30 pm-2:00 pm
$8 Cobb resident; $10 Non-resident
Are you a foodie who loves Food Network’s program Chopped? Then plan to join us for our own version of Chopped at Senior Wellness Center. Be on hand to see what crazy ingredients come out of the basket and what kind of dishes the chefs concoct with them.
New Life Walkers Club
No CSS membership required
Thursday, September 5
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Meet the group and discuss current and future walking meet up sites and schedules.
World Traveler: India #10634
Friday, September 6
12:45 pm – 2:00 pm
Free; registration required
Learn more about the travel experiences of your center friends. Joyce and Lloyd Anderson will share the highlights of their recent trip to India: modes of travel, people and culture and destination sites. Become an armchair world traveler!
Parallel Journeys Exhibit at KSU #10769
CSS membership required
Monday, September 9
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Free; registration required, no transportation provided
Meet us at KSU’s Museum of History and Holocaust education for a guided tour of two exhibits: The Japanese Internment and Women at War, two aspects of WWII not widely covered in the media. Address? Activity level 4: long periods of walking, stairs, inclines, limited seated breaks.
Bingo Fling
No CSS membership required
Tuesday, September 10
11:30 am – 1:30 pm
$3 at the door
Friends of Senior Wellness Center is holding a bingo afternoon fling. Fee includes cards, markers and snacks. Games with prize giveaways will be played so come join the fun! Fundraiser to benefit Senior Wellness Center.
In the Teaching Kitchen
Wednesday, September 11: Fresh Fall Recipes
#1062412:30 pm-2:00 pm
$8 Cobb resident; $10 Non-resident
Elizabeth will show you how to make the most of Fall’s bounty using seasonal produce and warming spices: apple-onion soup; roasted sweet potato and onion tart; molasses ginger cookies.
Veteran Connection
No CSS membership required
Wednesday, September 11
10 am – 12 pm
Meet with other veterans for an informal get-together & special presentations
Special Election
Tuesday, September 17
Time: TBD
Scarf Tying with Bonita #10625
CSS membership required
Wednesday, September 18
1:00 pm – 2:30 pm
Scarves are always handy to have on hand for those days when you just can’t put together more than the most basic outfit. During this workshop you can learn how to step up your style game even more by tying those scarves in unique ways. Please bring long, lightweight scarf to class.
Social Security Overview #10768
CSS membership required
Thursday, September 19
10:30 am – 12:00 pm
Free; registration required
Alicia Lipscomb, Public Affairs Specialist with the Social Security Administration, will give an overview of the Social Security system, describe the enrollment process and answer questions pertaining to the system.
Healthy Cooking with Lynn Ware
Friday, September 20: Incorporating Superfoods into Your Diet
#10626 10:00 am-11:30 am
#10627 12:30 pm-2:00 pm
$8 Cobb resident; $10 Non-resident
Superfoods are nutritionally dense foods that contain fiber, healthy fats and phytochemicals which contribute to overall health. Lynn will demonstrate some tasty ways to add more of these foods to your menu: superfood breakfast cookies; salmon kale superfood salad; superfood breakfast smoothie.
Body, Mind and Soul #10629
No CSS membership required
Monday, September 23
11:00 am -12:00 pm
Learn ways to develop a balance between mind and body and an awareness of how bodily sensations provide feedback and guidance about every facet of your life, from nurturing relationships to enhancing effectiveness at work.
Fall Prevention Screenings #10839
No CSS membership required
Tuesday, September 24
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Free; Appointment required
One in four people 65 and older fall each year. Sign-up for an appointment to get screened by a physical therapist to determine your risk for falls. Spaces limited.
Friends of Senior Wellness Center
No CSS membership required
Tuesday, September 24
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Become part of a dynamic volunteer organization dedicated to helping Senior Wellness Center enhance and expand our programs.
Hyde Park Farm Tour #10630
No CSS membership required
Wednesday, September 25
10:30 am-12:00 pm
Free; registration required; no transportation provided
Meet us at Hyde Park Farm, 726 Hyde Road, 30068, for a guided tour of the renovated 1830’s farmstead and surrounding green space. Please arrive a few minutes early. Activity level 4: long periods of walking, stairs, inclines, limited seated breaks.
Disaster Prep #10631
Thursday, September 26
10:30 am -11:30 am
Free; registration required
Are you prepared for a natural or manmade disaster? Learn how to identify potential hazards and disasters, how to stay informed during a disaster and how to develop a disaster emergency plan.
Latin American Music Hands-on #10770
CSS membership required
Friday, Sept. 27
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Free; registration required
During this hands-on workshop Marimba Tim will demonstrate the marimba and the vibraphone, as well as a variety of Latin American percussion instruments. Everyone will have a chance to try the instruments and participate in a group number at the end.
West Cobb Senior Center (770-528-8200; 4915 Dallas Hwy, Powder Springs 30127)
Bon Appétit #10533
No CSS membership required
Monday, September 9
12:00 pm
On your own. Registration required.
Meet at Casa Grande, 2810 East West Connector, Austell 30106
Dealing with Overactive Bladder #10608
CSS membership required
Tuesday, September 10
1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
Free; No registration required
Don't just "live with it" if you have an overactive bladder. Learn simple lifestyle changes and medications can make a big difference.
Fancy Fold Cards #10532
CSS membership required
Wednesday, September 11
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
$3 Cobb resident/$4 Non-resident plus $4 supply fee
Join Susan Wilson each month for a new craft.
Coffee and Conversation with CSS Staff
Tuesday, September 17
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Free; No registration required
Come have your voice be heard. Bring your thoughts, ideas and concerns and enjoy coffee and pastries with Sandee Panichi, deputy director of Cobb Senior Services.
Medicare Open Enrollment #10580
CSS membership required
Wednesday, September 18
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Free; No registration required
If you are newly eligible or soon to be eligible for Medicare, this seminar is designed especially for you. The seminar will cover the basics of Medicare and what you need to know to make an informed decision about your coverage options.
Lawrenceville Storytelling Tour #10619
No CSS membership required
Wednesday, October 23; Deadline: September 18
9:30 am – 5:45 pm (check-in 9:15 am)
Are you ready for some good old-fashioned storytelling? The stories we will hear in Lawrenceville will amuse you at times, and at other times make the hair on the back of your arms stand on end. This daytime walking tour will be approximately half a mile with some standing (no stairs on the walking tour and the route is fairly level). Our tour will end with lunch at McCray’s Tavern. Before heading back we will stop at the Mall of Georgia for a little shopping. Don’t forget your spending money!
$70 CSS member/$78 Non-member. Payment due at registration. Deadline: September 18. Price includes motor coach transportation, tour, lunch, snacks and all taxes and tips. Activity Level 4 – Long periods of walking, limited seated breaks.
AARP Smart Driver #10531
No CSS or AARP membership required
Thursday, September 19
9:30 am – 3:30 pm
$15.00 AARP members, $20.00 Non-members
Bring lunch for a 30 minute break. Check with your insurance company about a possible discount.
Tech Talk: Best Apps for Streaming Music #10555
CSS membership required
Friday, September 20
10:00 am – 11:00 am
Free; Registration required
Are you a music junkie? With all the options out there, it’s hard to find the music application that is right for you. Learn all about some of the best options out there so you can get to listening.
Fall Risk Screenings #10641
No CSS membership required
Tuesday, September 24
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Free; Registration required
Falls are the leading cause of injury in older adults. Get your free fall risk screening provided by PT Solutions. Appointments will be 15 minutes. Sign up at the front desk today!
Advance Care Planning #10536
CSS membership required
Wednesday, September 25
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Free; Registration required
WellStar Community Education & Outreach offers workshops on living wills and other advance directives. You will learn how to talk with your loved ones about your health care preferences in order to guide them during times when you cannot speak for yourself and to document those preferences in a Georgia Advance Directive for Healthcare.
This press release was produced by Cobb County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.
