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 Training #3321
Fridays, May 4 – May 25 | 1-4pm
Free; Registration required
Some iPhone users don’t know the devise can be more than a phone. With proper training from Andy Kastelik with ADP, learn to do all the following: alarm clock, flashlight, camera, photo album, weather, compass and much more. Bring your iPhone5 or later only please to class.
ASiST (Aging Simulation and Sensitivity Training) #3318
Wednesday, May 9 | 10-11:30am
Free; Registration required
A training from Aloha to Aging that promotes empathy when care giving for older adults and offers helpful solutions to those caring for someone with these age related challenges. The highlighted health related challenges include: neuropathy, hearing loss, vision loss, language impairment and mobility and balance issues. You will be asked to complete everyday tasks which mimic the challenges and frustration a person feels trying to complete these tasks with an impairment.
Basic Android Phone Training #3320
Thursdays, May 10 – May 17 | 1-2:30pm
Free; Registration required
Brendon Hall with Humana will show the basics: initial setup, navigation, getting to know your apps, taking & viewing pictures, and connecting to the internet and more. Please bring your Android phone.
Dine-a-Round #3308
Wednesday, May 16 | 11:30am-1pm
Separate checks; Registration required.
Lunch at Zama Mexican Cuisine 2550 Sandy Plains Road, Marietta, 30066.
Ask the Expert/Medicare Questions #3193
Friday, May 18 | 10am-12pm
Free; Registration required
Whether you are turning 65, are already on Medicare, or helping someone with their coverage, plan to attend a meeting with the expert, Michael Fleming, with Senior Benefits of Georgia, to get your Medicare questions answered. Call the center to schedule your 10 minute appointment.
Medical Examiner #3319
Friday, May 18 | 10am-12pm
Free; Registration required
Michael Gerhard with the 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. The images may be disturbing.
AARP Smart Driver #2039
Thursday May 24 | 9am-4pm
$15.00 AARP members / $20.00 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.
This article originally appeared in the May issue of the EAST COBBER magazine, on page 54. Click here to view the digital edition.
