Cobb Senior Events for May

East Cobb Senior Center

Blood Pressure Screening

Tuesday, May 1

Thursday, May 3

Tuesday, May 15

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Call East Cobb Senior Center (770-509-4900) for more details.

The History Corner

Wednesday, May 9: Cotton Kings

10:00 am – 11:30 am

Free; Registration Required

In the years following the Civil War, as the South wearily rebuilt, a new generation of wealthy landowners began to emerge.  These were the Cotton Kings, and their lavish mansions rival the finest antebellum plantation homes.  We will journey via film first to the 30-room Swan House in Atlanta, then onto Bishop’s Palace and Moody Mansion in Galveston.  These magnificent estates range in architecture design from Palladian style to French Renaissance and Romanesque to Moorish and Tudor.  Join us for an armchair tour of some of “American’s Castles”.

Call East Cobb Senior Center (770-509-4900) for more details.

Dine-a-Round

Friday, May 11: Marlowe’s Tavern

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Cost; On Your Own

Meet at the restaurant;

Registration required

Call East Cobb Senior Center for reservations, 770-509-4900

Biography – Life Stories through Time

Wednesday, May 16: Steve Jobs

10:00 am – 11:30 am

Free; Registration Required

Few men have changed our everyday world of work, leisure, and human communication in the way that Apple founder Steve Jobs did.  Through interviews with those who worked closely with him, this program provides new insights into what made him tick.  Also, Jobs himself expounds on his philosophy of life and offers advice on how to achieve your ambitions, desires and dreams.  Join us for a biography of a man of our time.

Call East Cobb Senior Center (770-509-4900) for more details.

Short of Breath?

Friday, May 18

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Free; Registration Required

Shortness of breath has many causes affecting either the breathing passages and lungs or the heart or blood vessels. However, the causes fall into simple categories which we will explore as well as recommendations to relieve it.

Call East Cobb Senior Center (770-509-4900) for more details.

Ice Cream and a Movie

Monday, May 21: Midnight in Paris

1:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Cost: $4 Cobb Residents; $5 Nonresidents

Registration Required (Limited Seating)

Starring Owen Wilson. Midnight in Paris centers on a small group of Americans visiting the French capitol for both business and pleasure. Gil, a screenwriter, is forced to confront the shortcomings of his relationship with his fiancée and their divergent goals due to his magical experiences in the city beginning each night at midnight.  At midnight, an antique car pulls up, and the passengers—dressed in 1920’s clothing—urge Gil to join them. They go to a bar, where Gil comes to realize that he has been transported to the 1920s, an era he idolizes. He encounters Alice B. Toklas, Cole Porter, Josephine Baker, and Zelda and F. Scott Fitzgerald, who take him to meet Ernest Hemingway. Join us for this magical film, by Woody Allen that spans time, ice cream and popcorn.

Call East Cobb Senior Center (770-509-4900) for more details.

Apple Meet Up & Discussion Group

Friday, May 25

10:00 am – 11:00 am

Free Registration Required

If you’re an Apple enthusiast come meet up with some fellow technology buffs to discuss everything from Mac computers to iPads, iPhones, iPods, and all of Apple’s latest innovations. Call East Cobb Senior Center (770-509-4900) for more details.

Meal Planning with Diabetes

Wednesday, May 30

10:30 am – 12:00 pm

Free; Registration Required

When you have diabetes, eating well takes practice and planning. A good balance of the right foods, along with regular exercise and your prescribed medications, can help you feel better and stay healthier. Learn how to create a balanced meal plan with Diabetes Educator Lyssa Youngblood.

 Call East Cobb Senior Center (770-509-4900) for more details.

Freeman Poole Senior Center

Fire & Heat Safety-Cancelled

Monday, May 7

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Cost:  Free

Paula Kirchhofer with Georgia Memorial Funeral Home and Cemetery will give a presentation on fire and heat safety for seniors.

Call Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations 

Get on the Bus Gus Part 1

Monday, May 8:  Educational Seminar

10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Cost:  Free

You will learn how to navigate the public transportation system and purchase bus fare tickets, transfers, and Breeze Cards.  Find out more about this cost-saving resource and the places it can take you.  Participants will receive a complimentary CCT magnetic fare card and a Breeze Card.

Call Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations

Treat Yourself Tuesdays

Tuesday, May 8:  Longhorn Steakhouse, E-W Connector

11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Cost:  On your own; Registration required.

Meet at restaurant.

Call Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations

Bunco

Wednesday, May 9

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

Monday Movie Madness

Monday, May 14:  The Help

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $2:00 Cobb Resident; $3:00 Non-Resident

Starring:  Emma Stone, Viola Davis, Octavia Spencer. An aspiring author during the civil rights movement of the 1960s decides to write a book detailing the African-American maids’ points of view on the white families for which they work, and the hardships they go through on a daily basis.

Call Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations

Car Smarts for Seniors

Thursday, May 15

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Cost:  Free

Safe America Foundation will present how physical changes to the older adult affect driving ability, range of motion, vision, hearing, car maintenance and repair, personal safety and distracted driving.
Call Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations

Get on the Bus Gus Part 2

Monday, May 15:  State Capitol

9:15 a.m.

Cost:  Free; Lunch is on your own

Join us for a day at the State Capitol with lunch on your own at Twin Towers Office Building across the street. We will meet at the Marietta Transfer Station, board Route #10 CCT bus and then transfer to a MARTA train which lets us off at the Capitol.  Use your complimentary CCT magnetic fare card and Breeze Card for a delightful day. Wear comfortable shoes as there will be lots of walking.

Call Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations

National Civil War Naval Museum

Wednesday, May 16

9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Come aboard and get the little known Navy view of the Civil War. Focusing on the themes of technology, commerce, blockade, amphibious operations and river campaigns, you will get the stories of sailors, soldiers, slaves and civilians as affected by the North and South navies.

Cost:  $52 Senior Council Member / $57 Non-Member. Deadline: May 9

Price includes motor coach transportation, admission fees, 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 at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations

Living with and Planning for Dementia

Thursday, May 17

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Cost:  Free

Dementia changes everyday tasks into great challenges for the person living with the disease, as well as for those around him/her.  Joanna Hurley, Hurley Elder Care Law, cares for her mother who was diagnosed with dementia in 2008 at age 68.  During this intimate seminar, Joanna will share tips her family has learned as well as information from the elder law world that she believes all families should know.

Call Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations

Bingo Bash

Monday, May 21

1:00p.m. – 3:00p.m.

Cost: $3 Cobb resident; $4 Non-resident

Multiple tickets can be purchased.

Call Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations

Blood Pressure Check

Monday, May 21

12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cost: Free

Performed by Arbor Terrace Assisted Living.

Call Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations

Kick Back Self Defense Demo 1

Tuesday, May 22

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Cost:  Free

The goal is to get away safely, learn how to disable an attacker and flee.  This program is led and designed by Sensei Toni McGuire, a second degree Black Belt who is passionate for the safety of everyone.

Call Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations

AARP Driver Safety

Wednesday, May 23

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

Emergency 911

Thursday, May 24

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Cost:  Free

The Cobb County 911 Education Team will talk about the basics of 911, from questions that are asked to why and when they are asked. Aside from the basics, they discuss preparedness for severe weather. 

Call Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations

Kick Back Self Defense Demo 2

Tuesday, May 29

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Cost:  Free

Toni McGuire, second degree Black Belt, will follow up on the previous demonstration.  Learn all about self defense and safety. 

Call Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations

Medications-Use Them Safely

Thursday, May 31

1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Cost:  Free

Cordelia Bridgewater, a registered nurse with Bayada Nurses, will discuss how to use medications safely. 

Call Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations

Monday Movie Madness

Monday, May 7: War Horse

Join us at the Center for a movie and popcorn!

1:30 p.m.

Cost: Free, advance registration required

Call West Cobb Senior Center (770) 528-8200 for details & registration

Card Stamping with Margaret

Wednesday, May 9

1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Cost: $5.00 for supplies to instructor. Registration required

Call West Cobb Senior Center (770) 528-8200 for details and registration.

Writer’s Corner: Earl F. Wobeck

Thursday, May 10

10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Cost: Free

Old Mill Stream is an entertaining narrative of Midwestern US farm life shortly after the turn of 19th century.  The author, Earl F. Wobeck, will take us through many adventures, from the water powered flour mill setting of his birthplace to corporate world, adventurous travels and ingenious inventions. This book offers something for every reader.

Call West Cobb Senior Center (770) 528-8200 for details and registration

Stardust Dance Club

Friday, May 11

7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.

Jeni Michelson will perform; theme: Senior Prom; attire: dressy/formal

Call Nick Martin (770) 617-8022 for details

Wii…Love Bowling!

Tuesday, May 15

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

Adventures in Living: Modern Day Lighthouse Keepers

Thursday, May 17

10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Cost: Free

Darlene Fulton will share photos and stories as a modern day lighthouse keeper at Twin Lights, a New England lighthouse on Thacher Island in Rockport, Massachusetts.

Call West Cobb Senior Center (770) 528-8200 for details and registration

Massage Now, More Than Ever

Wednesday, May 23

10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Cost: Free, advance registration required for 10 min appointment

Sanda Gane European Spa offers neck & shoulder massages to show the positive effects of regular massages that can benefit many areas in your life.  Research shows that massage is beneficial in reducing the symptoms associated with arthritis, asthma, burns and high blood pressure; it boosts the immune system and improves circulation. 

Call West Cobb Senior Center (770) 528-8200 for registration.

North Cobb Senior Center

Photo Club
First Tuesday of each month
May 1
10:00 a.m.
Call North Cobb Senior Center (770) 975-7740 for information.

Garden Club
First Monday of each month
May 7
11:00 a.m.
Call North Cobb Senior Center (770) 975-7740 for information.

Hiking Club
First Mondays Jan., May & Sept.
May 7
12:00 p.m.
Call North Cobb Senior Center (770) 975-7740 for information.

Ladies Tea “The Joys of Womanhood”

Friday, May 11
11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Cost: $6.00 Cobb residents/$7.00 Non-residents

Whatever the situation, women are radiant and full of life. Enjoy a brunch that celebrates YOU! Our guest speaker will be Johnnie Gabriel of Gabriel’s Desserts in Marietta, and the cousin of Paula Dean. “Hand Me Up, Teacup”: Please bring a gently used teacup and saucer to swap as party favors. All teacups need to be brought to North Cobb Senior Center by Friday, May 4th

Call North Cobb Senior Center (770) 975-7740 for information and reservations.

Safe Care Campaign
Wednesday, May 16
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cost: Free

Learn ways to keep you and your family safe in the health care environment. Victoria Nahum of the Safe Care Campaign will share her personal journey with the health care system and how you can take an active role in preventing illnesses.
Call North Cobb Senior Center (770) 975-7740 for information and reservations.

Wii Bowling

Friday, May 18

10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Cost: FREE, registration required

Test your bowling skills on the Wii Game System. No special shoes required!

Call North Cobb Senior Center (770) 975-7740 for information and reservations

Let’s Do Lunch!

Tuesday, May 22: Chicken & the Egg, Whitlock Avenue

11:30 a.m

Cost: On your own.

Let’s meet at the restaurant for laughs and cheers.

Call North Cobb Senior Center (770) 975-7740 for information and reservations.

Film on Friday

Friday, May 25: War Horse 1:00 p.m.

Cost: $1.00 Cobb residents/$2.00 non-residents

Rated PG 13 Drama, Starring: Jeremy Irvine and Emily Watson

Young Albert enlists to service in WW1 after his beloved horse, Joey, is sold to the cavalry. Albert’s hopeful journey takes out of England & across Europe as the war rages on.

Popcorn and drinks provided.

Call North Cobb Senior Center (770) 975-7740 for information.

Helping Hands: Medicare Educational Seminar
Wednesday, May 30
11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cost: FREE

Presented by Mutual of Omaha Insurance. Learn some unknown facts about Medicare that could benefit you and your family. There will be time for questions and answers at the end of the seminar.

Call North Cobb Senior Center (770) 975-7740 for information and reservations.