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. Call the East Cobb Senior Center at 770-509-4900 for reservations and/or more details.

The Faces of the Declaration of Independence
July 6 | 10-11:30am
Free/Registration Required
It would change the affairs of colonial Americans in the world arena. The formal Declaration of Independence draft was presented to Congress for vote on July 2, 1776. Learn some of the history of the Declaration of Independence. Presented by Bob Sapp.

Ice Cream & a Movie
July 11 | 1pm
Concession fee: $4 Cobb-residents, $5 Non-residents. Call Center for details.

Are Headaches Keeping You Down?
July 12 | 10-11am
Free/Registration required
If you are getting headache more frequently, don’t waste time in finding out what is causing those headaches. At this seminar learn about the most common headache types, treatment options, and when to seek help from your healthcare professional. Presented by Dr. Samish Dhungana, Wellstar Medical Group Neuroscience.

12 Health Benefits of Olive Oil
July 14 | 11am-12pm
Free/Registration required
Join this informative seminar to learn the health benefits of olive oil. Complimentary olive oil sample platter will be provided. Sponsored by Smita Daya from Olea Oliva.

Do you take your bladder for granted?
July 15 | 10:30-11:30am
Free/Registration required
If you are one of the millions of Americans who suffer from urinary incontinence or overactive bladder, you don’t take your bladder for granted. In the United States, over 25 million people suffer from these conditions. Although more common in females, a growing number of men are affected by a lack of urinary control. Fortunately, there are improved methods for diagnosing and treating these conditions in both men and women. Presented by Sherry Denton with Georgia Urology.

Healthy Eyes – Macular Degeneration and Cataracts
July 27 | 10:30-11:30am
Free/Registration required
Do you have difficulty reading? Do straight lines appear bent or distorted? Do you have blurry spots in your central vision? As people age, the proteins in the lenses of the eyes begin to clump together, turning them from clear to cloudy – which is the beginning of cataracts. Learn more about the most common signs and available treatments of cataracts and macular degeneration from boardcertified surgeon, Dr. Samir Vira at Milan Eye Center.

AARP Smart Driver
July 28 | 9am-4pm
$15 AARP members, $20 Non-members (cash or check)
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 a possible discount. Bring a lunch.

The Benefits of Music Therapy
July 29 | 10-11:30am
Free/Registration Required
Music therapy has been proven to help seniors restore and maintain their health, as well as help them recall memories and fight depression. Goals of music therapy include appropriate release of emotions, increased verbalization and social skills, reinforced listening skills, enhanced self-image, and personal development.

Reprinted from EAST COBBER’s June/July 2016 issue

 

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