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.
Finances 55+
Tuesdays, January 9-January 23 • 10am-12pm
Free; Registration required
This workshop is designed to motivate and empower you to take charge of your financial future and make the most of the financial resources that you have. Finances 55+ will cover budgeting and goal settings, taking charge of credit and debt, and developing a savings plan and protecting your assets. Presented by retired financial advisor David Bohanon.
Dine-a-Round
Wednesday, January 10 • 11am-1:30pm
Loyal Q and Brew. 4880 Lower Roswell Road, Suite 850, Marietta. Separate checks for lunch; Registration required. Everyone meets at the restaurant.
Medical Examiner
Friday, January 12 • 10-11:30am
Free; Registration required
Michael Gerhard with Cobb County Medical Examiner’s Office will discuss how medical examiners and coroners work in Georgia. The seminar will also cover the autopsy process and reasons for examinations, as well as what happens to the body after death. Please be advised the images may be disturbing.
Power of Juicing
Friday, January 19 • 10:30-11:30am
Free; Registration required
Explore the real story about the health benefits of juicing with Aislinn Cummings with WellCare.
Take Control of Diabetes
Wednesdays, January 24-March 7 (No class 2/14) • 2-4pm
Free; Registration required
Attend our class to change your habits, change your life, and learn more about diet, exercise, and managing your medication. Presented by Karen Villaroel with Alliant Quality.
AARP Smart Driver
Thursday, January 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 a possible discount. Bring a lunch.
Social Security 101
Friday, January 26 • 10-11:30am
Free; Registration required
Alicia Lipscomb with the Social Security Administration will answer any questions regarding your benefits, eligibility, and Medicare.
Tennessee Aquarium
Wednesday, February 28;
Deadline: January 29 • 8am – 5pm (Check-in: 7:30am)
Take a trip with us to visit the Tennessee Aquarium. Discover the story of water through exhibits in both Aquarium buildings: River Journey and Ocean Journey. Then we will visit the Big River Brewery for a delicious lunch. After lunch we will return to the Aquarium for a wonderful IMAX film. $83 Senior Citizen Council member; $88 Non-member. Payment due at time of registration. Deadline: January 29. Price includes motor coach, transportation lunch, and driver’s trip. No refunds will be given unless trip is cancelled.
This article originally appeared in the January issue of the EAST COBBER magazine, on page 54. Click HERE to access the digital edition.
