All Cobb residents age 55+ are invited to participate in activities at various senior centers throughout Cobb. The following is a list of all activities scheduled at the East Cobb Senior Center located at 3332 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta 30066. Cobb seniors who wish to register for any of these activities or use one of the county’s six senior centers will have to pay a $60 annual membership fee. Call the East Cobb Senior Center at 770-509-4900 for reservations and/or more details.
Examining Our Funny Bone-Storytelling (#10036)
Mondays, July 8 – August 12 ● 10 – 11:15am
Free; Registration required.
Learn the art of storytelling. Learn how to be a storyteller and enjoy the stories.
Biography Corner: Inside John Lennon (#10037)
Tuesday, July 9 ● 1 – 2pm
Free; Registration required. Inside John Lennon is an intimate account of the life and career of the most controversial Beatle. From his difficult beginnings in wartime Liverpool to riding the wave of Beatlemania to becoming a peace activist with his outspoken soulmate, Yoko Ono, John packed a lot into his forty short years.
Vascular Health Checkup Event (#10040)
Wednesday, July 10 ● 10am – 2:30pm
Free; Registration required.
Did you know that early detection is the key to avoiding serious damage from vascular disease? This is a free service which includes a short presentation and a carotid artery screening via ultrasound. Please schedule your appointment at the front desk.
Downsizing (#10039)
Friday, July 12 ● 10 – 11:30am
Free; Registration required.
Address how to change your living arrangements without being physically or emotionally stressed, get past being overwhelmed about the monumental decisions that have to be made.
Spices and Their Benefits Part II (#10081)
Tuesday, July 16 ● 10 – 11:30am
Free; Registration required.
In Part 1 of this series, some common and uncommon spices and herbs were explored and you learned how to incorporate them into your diet. Join Jobcy Alexander for the second part of the series where some dishes utilizing spices such as cumin, coriander, turmeric, curry leaves and more will be created.
The Age of Beauty Series: Love Yourself (#10082)
Wednesday, July 17 ● 10 – 11:30am
Free; Registration required.
Learn techniques that you can use to create daily habits that can lead to happier and healthier life.
The Danger of Dehydration (#10041)
Friday, July 19 ● 10 – 11:30am
Free; Registration required.
Hydration is important for overall health. Your body needs water to regulate body temperature and maintain blood pressure. Without water, our bodies can become dangerously dehydrated and sick. In this seminar, you will learn how to monitor dehydration symptoms and to know how to avoid them.
Dine-a-Round (#10042)
Wednesday, July 24 ● 11:30am – 1pm
Separate checks for lunch; Registration required.
Beni’s Cubano, 4475 Roswell Road Suite 1510, Marietta/ East Cobb.
History Corner: History of Rock and Roll (#10043)
Tuesday, July 30 ● 1-2pm
Free; Registration required.
Rock and roll is a genre of popular music that originated in the United States. Register to enjoy the movie.
AARP Smart Driver (#6832)
Thursday, July 25 ● 9am-4pm
$15 AARP members / $20 Non-members (cash or check only).
This course teaches proven driving techniques to help keep you and your loved ones safe on the road. Learn age-related physical changes and how to adjust your driving to compensate. Check with your insurance agent about a possible discount. Bring a lunch.
