Community Corner
Cobb Senior Events for June
If you're a county resident 55 years or older, don't miss out on these fun free activities.
North Cobb Senior Center
Men’s Luncheon
Tuesday, June 5
12:00 p.m.
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Cost: $5.00 Cobb residents/$6.00 Non-residents
There will be a presentation by Safe America. Come and enjoy an afternoon of relaxation and good food.
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Call North Cobb Senior Center (770- 975-7740) for information.
AARP Driver Safety Program
Tuesday, June 5 and Thursday, June 7
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Must be present for both days.
Cost: $12.00 AARP members, $14.00 Non-members
Call North Cobb Senior Center (770) 975-7740 for reservations.
Bingo Bonanza
Friday, June 8
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $3.00 Cobb residents/ $4.00 Non-residents.
Call North Cobb Senior Center (770) 975-7740 for information.
Food for Thought
Wednesday, June 13: Cooking for One
12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Cost: $5.00 Cobb residents/$6.00 Non-residents
Cooking for One: Do you want some simple but delicious meals that you can prepare quickly with 5 ingredients? Registered Dietitian Barbara Woodhouse with Atherton Place will demonstrate a few quick dishes to sample and discuss the importance of a healthy, balanced meal.
Call North Cobb Senior Center (770) 975-7740 for information.
Advance Directives Workshop
Thursday, June 14
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Cost: Free; Registration required
Donna Kremer with Wellstar will provide a presentation on critical life conditions, valuable information regarding living wills, guardianships, etc.
Call North Cobb Senior Center (770) 975-7740 for reservations.
Wii Bowling
Friday, June 15
10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Cost: Free, registration required
Call North Cobb Senior Center (770) 975-7740 for reservations
Let’s Do Lunch
Thursday, June 21: Parkside Italian Kitchen, 3979 South Main Street, Acworth
11:30 a.m.
Cost: On your own
Meet at the restaurant for laughs and cheers.
Call North Cobb Senior Center (770) 975-7740 for reservations.
Summer Class Registration
Monday, June 25
AARP Driver Safety Program
Tuesday, June 26 and Thursday, June 28
9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Must be present for both days.
Cost: $12.00 f AARP members, $14.00 Non-members
Call North Cobb Senior Center (770) 975-7740 for reservations.
Film on Friday
Friday, June 29: Dolphin Tale 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $1.00 Cobb residents/$2.00 Non-residents
Rated PG, Starring: Ashley Judd, Harry Connick, Jr. Inspired by the incredible true story of Winter, a dolphin who was rescued off the Florida coast after her tail became caught in a crab trap, this inspiring and uplifting adventure details the bond between an injured dolphin and a young boy.
Call North Cobb Senior Center (770) 975-7740 for information.
East Cobb Senior Center
**Please note the first 2 events (trips) have May registration deadlines
Chick-fil-A Headquarters
Wednesday, June 6
9:30 a.m.- 2:30 p.m. Check-in 9:00 a.m.
Chick-fil-A is Atlanta’s very own fast food restaurant where “We didn’t invent chicken, just the chicken sandwich” and the “Eat mor chikin” touted by cows, brings smiles to our faces and the rumbling of tummies. Join us for a tour of Chick-fil-A Headquarters, the Chick-fil-A Museum, and Truett Cathy’s Car Museum. After learning all about Chick-fil-A we are off to Greenbriar Mall to the first Chick-fil-A opened in a mall, for lunch, where we will dine on their famous chicken sandwich, cole slaw and a Sprite! This restaurant was opened in 1967.
LIMITED AVAILABILITY Cost: $35 Senior Council Members; $40 Non-Members. Deadline: May 14. Price includes motor coach transportation, tickets, lunch, and driver’s tip. Full refunds will be given if the trip is cancelled. No refunds will be given after payment due date.
Call East Cobb Senior Center 770-509-4900 for more information.
Gibbs Gardens
Wednesday, June 27
8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Check-in time 8:00 a.m.
We are off to experience a “harmony or nature” at the unforgettable Gibbs Gardens. Our WALKING tour of these magnificent gardens encompasses 220 acres. There are 24 ponds, 32 bridges and 19 waterfalls to wander around. The Manor House Gardens include seasonal floral displays, a Rose Arbor, Woodland Shade Garden and a nature Canopy Walk. The Valley Gardens feature a Japanese Garde, Monet Waterlily Garden, Grandchildren’s Sculpture Garden, Rose Garden, Fernery and Daylily Garden. Lunch is a picnic in the Gardens. This trip entails a lot of WALKING! Join us for a little bit of Eden in Cherokee County!
Cost: $52 Senior Council Member; $57 Non Member. Deadline: May 30 Price includes motor coach, lunch, tickets and driver’s tip. No refunds given after payment deadline. Full refunds will be given if the trip is cancelled.
Blood Pressure Screening
Tuesday, June 5
Thursday, June 7
Tuesday, June 19
10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Call East Cobb Senior Center (770-509-4900) for more details.
Transitioning to Mac
Thursday, June 7 & June 14
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $10 Cobb residents; $12 Nonresidents
So you’ve decided you’d like to get a Mac, but what now? All you’ve known up to this point has been PC’s, and you’re very comfortable using Windows, so the prospect of learning a totally new system seems a little daunting. Well, it’s actually easier than you think! Learn the ins and outs of this exciting computer system. You’ll learn what exactly the differences are and what those differences mean to you.
Call East Cobb Senior Center (770-509-4900) for more details.
The History Corner
Monday, June 11: Ancient Rome: The Rise of Apartments
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Free; Registration required
Across major cities around the world, high-rise apartment buildings are the mainstay of the modern urban skyline. In this eye opening program we will travel to the Roman seaport of Ostia, where a number of these ancient apartments still exist. Like their modern descendants, these apartments provide more than just places to live, offering baths, cleaners and restaurants all housed in complexes several stories high. From ancient Italy we will travel to Bath, England to learn about the brilliantly designed Roman baths. Join us for this fascinating armchair journey!
Call East Cobb Senior Center (770-509-4900) for more details.
Biography-Life Stories Through Time
Wednesday, June 13: Peter the Great
10:00 am – 11:30 am
Free; Registration required
Peter the Great towered over his people. He was a physical giant determined to shatter tradition and force his nation into the modern world. He established a navy, westernized the army and brought science, culture and medicine to Russia. He was also a ruthless and brutal leader known for torturing and executing his own sons. Join us for the story, with location footage and art of the world of Peter the Great, the czar who forged an empire.
Call East Cobb Senior Center (770-509-4900) for reservations.
Ice Cream & a Movie
Monday, June 18: War Horse
1:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Cost: $4 Cobb residents; $5 Non-residents
Registration Required
Join us for this incredibly moving account of young Albert as he enlists to serve in World War I after his beloved horse is sold to the cavalry. Albert’s hopeful journey takes him out of England and across Europe as the war rages on. War Horse was nominated for 6 Academy Awards including Best Picture. Popcorn and ice cream sundaes!
Call East Cobb Senior Center (770-509-4900) for reservations
Beat the Summer Heat
Wednesday, June 20
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Free; Registration required
Summertime is almost upon us! It’s the time we long for during the long, gray winter months when we’ll get back out into our gardens, take our exercise activities outdoors, travel, and give the house a deep spring cleaning. Whatever activities you enjoy during the summertime it’s crucial to know how to beat the heat so you can continue enjoying them for years to come. Presented by Dr. Sudano of Total Health Solutions.
Call East Cobb Senior Center (770-509-4900) for more details.
Living with Psoriasis
Friday, June 22
11:00 am – 12:00 pm
Free; Registration required
Psoriasis is more than just a skin condition. Living with psoriasis can lead to a whole host of complications that affect our daily lives. Learn all about this common skin disease, how it develops, how it's treated, and how to cope with it in your everyday life. Presented by Diane Iheanacho from Psoriasis Speaks.
Call East Cobb Senior Center (770-509-4900) for more details.
Bunco Anyone?
Friday, June 1
2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free, Registration required
Call West Cobb Senior Center (770) 528-8200 for details and registration
Monday Movie Madness
Monday, June 4: The Iron Lady
Join us at the Center for a movie and popcorn!
1:30 p.m.
Cost: Free, Registration required
Call West Cobb Senior Center (770) 528-8200 for details & registration
Bon Appetite ‘Dine Around’
Monday, June 4: Longhorn Steakhouse on Dallas Hwy
4:00 p.m.
Cost: On your own
Call West Cobb Senior Center (770) 528-8200 for details & registration
An Alzheimer’s Experience
Wednesday, June 6
10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: Free; advance registration required, limited spaces
Gain a better understanding of Alzheimer’s disease; walk in their shoes and take a glimpse at what would life be like, if you were living with Alzheimer’s disease. You’ll wear a special gear that simulates the disease, both mentally and physically, to feel the frustration and confusion as you find the most simple tasks impossible
Call West Cobb Senior Center (770) 528-8200 for details and registration.
Stardust Dance Club
Friday, June 8 .
7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Band: Junction; theme: Roaring Twenties; attire: Dressy/Formal
Join the Stardust Dance Club for an evening of Ballroom Dancing
Call Nick Martin (770) 617-8022 for details
Card Stamping with Margaret
Wednesday, June 13
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $5.00 for supplies to instructor on the day of class
Space is limited; registration required.
Call West Cobb Senior Center (770) 528-8200 for details and registration.
Car Smarts for Senior Drivers
Monday, June 18
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Cost: Free; advance registration required
Safe America Foundation presents an educational seminar about safe driving, how to become a better driver, vehicle and personal safety, and other topics that address senior drivers. Test your skills on a driver simulator. This program is sponsored by The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety and is a Cobb Safe Communities Program.
Call West Cobb Senior Center (770) 528-8200 for details and registration.
Wii…Love Bowling!
Tuesday, June 19
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: Free, advance registration required! Limited spaces!
Call West Cobb Senior Center (770) 528-8200 for details & registration.
The Abilene Paradox
Wednesday, June 20
11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $5.00 Cobb residents/ $6.00 Non-residents; advance ticket purchase required
T.J. Cochran with Cobb Human Resources is back with another interesting topic, “The Abilene Paradox”, a typical example is why do we say YES when we mean to say NO! Lunch after the seminar: say “yes” to hot dogs and ice cream.
Call West Cobb Senior Center (770) 528-8200 for details
Line Dance for Meals on Wheels
Wednesday, June 27
1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: $5.00 donation; advance ticket purchase required
Come to West Cobb and Line Dance for Meals on Wheels! This is the 6th Summer Line Dance party with Sylvia Irvin, to benefit MoW. Bring a dish to share at the potluck: appetizer or dessert.
Call West Cobb Senior Center (770) 528-8200 for details
Freeman Poole Senior Center
ADHA & Grandparents
Monday, June 4
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
If you have questions on this and want answers, plan to register for this presentation by Kaiser Permanente.
Call Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations
Long-Term Care
Tuesday, June 5
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
If you need answers to your questions on long-term care, this seminar is for you. Get informed before the crisis hits.
Call Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations
Monday Movie Madness
Monday, June 11: Country Strong
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $2:00 Cobb Resident; $3:00 Non-Resident; Ticket requiredStarring: Garrett Hedlund, Gwyneth Paltrow, Leighton Meester. A drama centered on a rising country-music songwriter who sparks with a fallen star. Together, they mount his ascent and her comeback, which leads to romantic complications involving her husband/manager and a beauty queen-turned-singer.
Call Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations
Treat Yourself Tuesdays
Tuesday, June 12: El Solecito Mexican Restaurant, Veteran’s Memorial Hwy.
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cost: On Your Own; Registration required.
Get to know other people and enjoy the social gathering. This will be a fun time! Meet at restaurant.
Call Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations
Bunco
Wednesday, June 13
1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Join us for a fun, easy game of dice that promises to be a good time and a chance to win prizes!
Call Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations
How to Negotiate
Friday, June 15
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Do you feel you could use a few new tips on negotiating? See what Chris Miller has to say. It’s never too late to learn new skills.
Call Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations
How to Talk to Your Doctor
Monday, June 18
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Wellstar specialists will talk about how to get the most from your doctor visits.
Call Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations
Swallowing Disorders
Tuesday, June 19
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Amedysis will lead present how to recognize and treat this disorder. Get your questions answered.
Call Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations
Just for Summer Meet & Eat
Thursday, June 21
Cost: $7.00 Cobb Resident; $9.00 Non-Resident
12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.
Plan to join us for this festive afternoon with the Swinging Saints performing live. If you like comedy, this one’s for you. You will see 13 ragtime musicians, armed with offbeat instruments and attired in comical costumes. What they lack in talent, they make up for in dedication: The ensemble recently gave its 1,000th performance.
Call Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations
Bingo Bash
Thursday, June 7
Monday, June 25
1:00p.m. – 3:00p.m.
Cost: $3 Cobb resident; $4 Non-resident
Win gift certificates to local restaurants! Multiple tickets can be purchased.
Call Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations
Blood Pressure Check
Thursday, June 7
Monday, June 25
12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Call Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations
AARP Driver Safety
Wednesday, June 27
11:00 a.m.
Cost: $12.00 AARP Members; $14.00 Non-Members
Call Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations
Lane Packing Peach Orchard
Thursday, June 28
7:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.
We are off to visit Lane Packing to stock up on some fresh, juicy peaches, pecans and other yummy goodies! This is a riding tour through the peach and pecan orchards. Tour guides will explain the history of the peach industry in Georgia and how they are grown and harvested. Bring a box for your purchases. Lunch at Yoder’s in Montezuma.
Cost: $55 Senior Council Member / $60 Non-Member. Deadline: June 21
Price includes motor coach transportation, admission, lunch, snacks, tax and tips. No refunds after payment deadline date. Full refunds will be given if the trip is cancelled.
Call Freeman Poole Senior Center (770) 801-3400 for details and reservations.
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