Senior Citizens Get Out to Films, Dancing, Health Talks

May is full of activities limited to adults age 55 and above. Events throughout Cobb County include health screenings and talks, films, dancing, history discussions and more.

Take a look at these May Senior Citizen events and let us know about other events in the community.

East Cobb Senior Center

For more information contact East Cobb Senior Center 770-509-4900. 3332 Sandy Plains Rd., Marietta, 30066

Blood Pressure Screening
Tuesday, May 1; Thursday, May 3; Tuesday, May 15 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The History Corner
Wednesday, May 9: Cotton Kings: 10 to 11:30 a.m.
Free; Registration Required
In the years following the Civil War, as the South wearily rebuilt, a new generation of wealthy landowners began to emerge. These were the Cotton Kings, and their lavish mansions rival the finest antebellum plantation homes. Those in attendance will journey via film first to the 30-room Swan House in Atlanta, then onto Bishop’s Palace and Moody Mansion in Galveston.  These magnificent estates range in architecture design from Palladian style to French Renaissance and Romanesque to Moorish and Tudor.  Join us for an armchair tour of some of “American’s Castles”.

Biography – Life Stories through Time
Wednesday, May 16: Steve Jobs: 10 a.m. to 11: 30 a.m.
Free; Registration Required
Few men have changed our everyday world of work, leisure, and human communication in the way that Apple founder Steve Jobs did.  Through interviews with those who worked closely with him, this program provides new insights into what made him tick.  Also, Jobs himself expounds on his philosophy of life and offers advice on how to achieve your ambitions, desires and dreams.  Join us for a biography of a man of our time.

Short of Breath?
Friday, May 18: 1 to 2 p.m.
Free; Registration Required
Shortness of breath has many causes affecting either the breathing passages and lungs or the heart or blood vessels. However, the causes fall into simple categories, which will be explored as well as recommendations to relieve it.

Ice Cream and a Movie
Monday, May 21: Midnight in Paris: 1 to 4 p.m.
Cost: $4 Cobb Residents; $5 Nonresidents
Registration Required (Limited Seating)
Starring Owen Wilson. Midnight in Paris centers on a small group of Americans visiting the French capitol for both business and pleasure. Gil, a screenwriter, is forced to confront the shortcomings of his relationship with his fiancée and their divergent goals due to his magical experiences in the city beginning each night at midnight.

Meal Planning with Diabetes
Wednesday, May 30: 10:30 a.m. to Noon
Free; Registration Required
When you have diabetes, eating well takes practice and planning. A good balance of the right foods, along with regular exercise and your prescribed medications, can help you feel better and stay healthier. Learn how to create a balanced meal plan with Diabetes Educator Lyssa Youngblood.

West Cobb Senior Center

Call West Cobb Senior Center 770-528-8200 for details and registration. 4915 Dallas Hwy, Powder Springs, 30127

Bon Appetite ‘Dine Around’
Tuesday, May 1: Caper’s on Main Street, Old 41 & Barrett Pkwy: 4:00 p.m.
Cost: On your own

911 Seniors: “Spring into Safety”
Wednesday, May 2: 10:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Cost: Free; advance registration required
Tornado watches and warnings, power outages, storm preparedness, and more. Learn when to call for help; how does 911 process your call for help? What questions 911 operators ask and why?  Presented by Cobb County 911 Education Team.

How to Become a Great Negotiator
Thursday, May 3: 11:00 a.m.
Cost: Free; advance registration required
This seminar will give you negotiating tools and techniques that most people have never even heard of.  It will enable you to make far better deals when buying and also when selling.  Everyone negotiates on things pretty often.

Monday Movie Madness
Monday, May 7: War Horse
Join us at the Center for a movie and popcorn: 1:30 p.m.
Cost: Free, advance registration required

Bunco Anyone?
Friday, May 4: 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Cost: Free, advance registration required.

Card Stamping with Margaret
Wednesday, May 9: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $5 for supplies to instructor. Registration required.

Writer’s Corner: Earl F. Wobeck
Thursday, May 10: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Cost: Free
Old Mill Stream is an entertaining narrative of Midwestern US farm life shortly after the turn of 19th century. The author, Earl F. Wobeck, will take us through many adventures, from the water powered flour mill setting of his birthplace to corporate world, adventurous travels and ingenious inventions. This book offers something for every reader.

Stardust Dance Club
Friday, May 11: 7:30 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Jeni Michelson will perform; theme: Senior Prom; attire: dressy/formal.

Wii…Love Bowling!
Tuesday, May 15: 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.   
Cost: Free, advance registration required. Limited spaces.

Adventures in living: Modern Day Lighthouse Keepers
Thursday, May 17: 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Cost: Free
Darlene Fulton will share photos and stories as a modern day lighthouse keeper at Twin Lights, a New England lighthouse on Thacher Island, in Rockport, Massachusetts.

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