All Cobb residents age 55+ are invited to participate in activities at various senior centers throughout Cobb. The following is a list of 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.
Beginner iPhone #5790
Fridays, October 5 – October 26 • 1-4pm.
Free; Registration required.
Come learn how to do more with your iPhone. Alarm clock, flashlight, camera, photo album, weather, compass and much more. Bring your iPhone to the class. iPhones 5 or later only please. Taught by Andy Kastelik with ADP.
The Power of Pre- and Probiotics: More than Just Good for the Gut #5820
Monday, October 8 • 11:30am-12:30pm.
$15 supply fee; Registration required.
Prebiotics and probiotics, what they are? Learn how these “good” types of bacteria help with digestion. Discover delicious ways to incorporate them into your diet. Smita Dava with Olea Oliva will show a video on gut health and lead you in making a vegetable and fruit salad of natural prebiotics and probiotics.
Thinking of Downsizing? #5978
Tuesday, October 9 • 10-11am.
Free; Registration required.
Downsizing can be an overwhelming undertaking fraught with physical, mental and emotional stress. Presentation by Janice Overbeck, Keller Williams.
Cooking with Alto #5783
Wednesday, October 10 • 11:30am-12:30pm.
Free; Registration required.
Learn how to make an appetizers and dessert: homemade bruschetta and apple crisp treats. Step by step and sample it at the end.
Lunch & Learn: 2018 Legal Changes for Seniors #5784
Tuesday, October 16 • 11am-12pm.
Free; Registration required.
Kelley Napier with Brannon Napier Elder law will share legislation and policy changes in Georgia that affect seniors. Complimentary lunch sponsored by The Holbrook of Acworth.
Dine-a-Round #5786
Wednesday, October 17 • 11:30am-1:30pm.
Garlik Grill, 12910 Hwy 92 Suite 105, Woodstock.
Separate checks; Registration required. Everyone meets at the restaurant.
Ask the Expert: Medicare Questions #5785 Friday, October 19 • 10am-12pm. Free; Registration required for 10-minute appointment. Whether you are turning 65, are already on Medicare, or helping someone with their coverage, attend a meeting with the expert, Michael Fleming with Senior Benefits of Georgia, to get your Medicare questions answered.
AARP Smart Driver #2696
Thursday, October 25 • 9am-4pm.
$15/AARP members; $20/Non-members (cash or check only).
The 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 possible discount. Bring a lunch.
Thanksgiving Luncheon #6295
Deadline: November 2. Lunch: Friday, November 30 • 11am-2pm.
Doors open at 10:45am.
$12/Cobb residents; $15/Non-residents.
Celebrate Thanksgiving and listen to our DJ, Greg Picciano. Enjoy a delicious holiday luncheon of turkey and all the trimmings catered by West Cobb Diner. We will set a tree up to hang new mittens, scarves, and hats. All the donations will go to MUST Ministries. Sponsored by Cigna Healthspring.
