THE BULLETIN Activities and Events in Cobb County, Georgia for Adults 55 Plus

Volume 44, Number 7 It's not about AGE; it's about ATTITUDE July 2017 40-70 Aging Plan With 90% of seniors surveyed by difficult and uncomfortable. So tion? Renovation? How will No one likes to think about the AARP stating that they want to what is this conversation about? you cook for yourself? What end of life but in order to live remain in their home, there has services will you need to stay well to the end, we have to plan. been increased attention given to There are 3 main questions that in your home? How will you The Five Wishes format takes the detailed planning by the senior need to be discussed: 1) Where do navigate emergency situations? planning a little further by industry. One such plan, the 40- you want to live? 2) Who do you How much help will you asking how you want your 70 Aging Plan offers a 43-page want to take care of your finances accept? What if you cannot stay children and grandchildren to document to facilitate the and make medical decisions for in your home? What are the remember you. Do they know conversation between seniors you? 3) How will you pay for options you can live with? How your whole life story? Do they and their families/caregivers. your needs? These three questions long will you drive? know about your accomplish- This conversation is one that will bring on other questions, 2) Who do you want to ments throughout your life? Or should take place about the time which can develop into coherent take care of your finances and do they just remember a few the senior is 70 and their plans for aging including your make medical decisions for “back in the good ole days” sto- children are around the age of expectations and your children’s you? Have you completed a ries? Find a way to record your 40. agreement to assist you to live on will, living will, an advance life’s story so that the future the plan. As you consider each of directive, completed a 5 Wishes generations will know about how Having the conversation with these questions there is a an form, and 40/70 assessment? you lived and what you did. It is a printed guide can keep the acronym to help you work through Have you documented your not too late to make a plan so that conversation from becoming the decisions: ACT. A- Assess wishes and kept them up to you can live well and die well. an epic family discussion in each answer to the questions date? which no one hears or listens. carefully. C-Consider all options. 3) How will you pay for Ref.: These conversations are not T-Talk about the wants and needs your plan? Where are your 40/70 planning: http://www. convenient but so important. A of the senior. important papers? Life caregiverstress.com/family- Marist survey says that Ameri- insurance? Medical insurance? communication/40-70/action- cans are conversation avoiders 1) Where do you want to Car insurance? Does your plan-for-successful-aging/ when it comes to discussing any live? The number one answer is: designated person know where Five Wishes: https://www.aging- important end of life issues with “My home." So think about these you keep your important withdignity.org/ children or with parents. Let us questions: What will it take to papers? By Cindy Campbell Legacy Program face it: these conversations are stay in your home – Modifica- Leader Senior Citizen Council INSIDE this issue Executive Committee 2017 Senior Council News NC Delegate Vacant Pages 2 President: Frank O'Brien WC Delegate Eloise Evans 1st V-Pres: Jane Galvin-Lewis CFP Delegate June VanBrackle Human Interest & MARIETTA, GA MARIETTA, PERMIT NO . 251 PERMIT 2nd V-Pres: Vacant SWC Delegate Community Events PAID U.S. POSTAGE Vacant

PRESORTED STANDARD PRESORTED Page 3 Secretary: Kimberly Haase Site Council: Louise Bedford Treasurer: Surendra Shah A/L Delegates: Jim D'Emillio Have You Heard About EC Delegate Dorothy Beckworth Roberta Linton Page 4 Sally Sarkin John Delves Club Chatter DATES TO REMEMBER Page 5 Multipurpose Centers 7/4 Independence Day- County offices closed Pages 6-10

9/4 Labor Day- County offices closed Neighborhood Centers Page 11 9/16 Caregiver Conference at Due West Methodist Church Volunteer & Advocacy

Or Current Resident Current Or RSVP 9/22 Senior Day at the North Georgia Fair Zest for Life Page 12 For more information check out these sites: www.cobbseniors.org Computer4Seniors Nuts about Nutrition Twitter-@CobbSeniors Page 13 Instagram- CobbSeniorServices www.facebook.com/CobbSeniors Center Travel Pages 14-15 www.computers4seniors.org

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THE BULLETIN COUNCIL NOTES Frank O'Brien, Council President c/o Senior Citizens Council 1750 Powder Springs Rd. GET INVOLVED IN Suite 190, Box 107 Cobb Commission Chairman Marietta, Ga. 30064 SENIOR CITIZEN Rena Bailey has left the Executive Boyce addressed Council COUNCIL OF COBB Committee after many years’ general membership on May 12. A complimentary yearly subscription service. She has been responsible to The Bulletin is offered with COUNTY Budget was his key presentation for creating our current Vials of Senior Citizen Council Membership. Volunteer to help improve the topic, while members focused on Life program and continues $12/yr. for individuals and quality of life for seniors in Cobb transportation and roads issues. $15/yr for families. intensely active at the Kennesaw County. Applications may be obtained at any Mountain Trail Club as a Multipurpose Center. Use your talents and skills. Council Members- what do you volunteer. Items submitted for publication are Volunteer to serve on the board . think? Let us know please. included on a space available basis.

Paid advertisements should be The SeniorsGo pricing change submitted by the first of the month Put in your nomination for an Frank O’Brien 404-731-6678, implemented May 1st seems to for the following month. office on the 2018 Senior [email protected] be having the desired effect: more Citizen Council Board by calling rides at no increase in cost to Paid advertisements appearing in or emailing Frank O'Brien. this publication DO NOT Council, but still a big drawdown constitute endorsements of any NOMINATIONS ARE on Council resources. There is product, organization, individual OPEN –DEADLINE TO lots of demand for grants but lots or company. Purchase or use of SUBMIT A NAME IS of quality competition for these products or services is at the SEPTEMBER 15TH limited resources. reader's own discretion. President We have listened to Cobb Commission Chairman Boyce’s Editor/Ad Sales 1st Vice President Kristie Naylor 2nd Vice President May 12th idea: working with the Legacy Coordinator Secretary Cobb DOT advisory committee, [email protected] Treasurer since transportation (SeniorsGo) Multipurpose Center Delegate is our most important Volunteers project and seniors’ highest 770-528-5381 (represent your center) Neighborhood Center Delegate priority need. Cobb has Delegate at Large demonstrated that it can accomplish wonderful things.

COBB SENIOR SERVICES Jessica Gill, Director 770- 528-5366

Senior Services Web Site: Sandee Panichi Manager of Operations http://cobbseniors.org Austell Center** North Cobb Center** C. Freeman Poole Center Located in Clarkdale Park 4025 South Hurt Road 4915 Austell-Powder Springs Rd Located in Kennworth Park Administrative Offices, Care 4100 South Main St. NW Smyrna, GA 30082 Management, and Assistive Austell, GA 30106 (770) 801-3400 - Page 6 (770) 819-3200 Acworth, GA 30101 Technology Lab 770-974-2984 1150 Powder Springs St. East Cobb Center This beautiful facility is home to a Suite 100 3332 Sandy Plains Road diverse fun loving group age 60 or This Center enjoys the benefits of Marietta, GA 30064 better who enjoy gardening, games, North Cobb Multipurpose Center as Marietta, GA 30066 (770) 528-5355 lunch, day trips, arts and crafts, and well as the lovely park setting. The (770) 509-4900 - Page 7 educational programs each week. active seniors are age 60 or better. Each week they enjoy games, arts North Cobb Center and crafts, lunch, day trips, music, Marietta Center** 4100 South Main St. NW educational programs and Acworth, GA 30101 Located in Cobb Senior Services gardening. Complex (770) 975-7740 - Page 8 1150 Powder Springs Rd. Marietta, GA 30064 Senior Wellness Center (770) 528-2516 1150 Powder Springs St. Suite 100 This unique facility offers seniors Multipurpose Centers provide Marietta, GA 30064 age 60 plus opportunities for social, educational, health and well- (770) 528-5355 - Page 9 classes, games, arts and crafts, day trips and socialization. Lunch is ness programs for adults over 55. West Cobb Center served daily in the café or on the Ongoing activities and classes are patio, weather permitting. available. See each Center's page 4915 Dallas Highway for details. Powder Springs, GA 30127 **Transportation Available (770) 528-8200 - Page 10 Transportation Information: (770) 528-5355

Call your nearest Center today for more information, or visit our website: cobbseniors.org July 2017 The Bulletin 3 Cobb and Beyond UPCOMING EVENTS Farmer's Markets across Cobb July Acworth Marietta Square Robots Day at Fernbank Museum of Natural History Fridays 8am-12pm Saturdays 9am-12pm Saturday 8th 10am-2pm Free with museum ticket through October. year round and Sundays 12- Address: 767 Clifton Rd NE Atlanta 30307 Acworth First Baptist 3pm through October. 4583 Church Street Second Sunday at High Museum of Art Farmers Atlanta Road Free admission second Sundays of the month Kennesaw Market (FARM) Special family friendly programming 1-4pm Mondays 3pm-7pm Tuesdays, 4:30pm–7:30 pm, Address: 1280 Peachtree St Atlanta 30309 through September through October 2829 Cherokee Street St. Benedict’s Episcopal Jazz on the Lawn with Joey 2160 Cooper Lake Rd Friday 14th 6:30-9pm $20.00 Mableton Smyrna Bring a blanket and picnic to enjoy an outdoor concert Thursdays 8:30am-12:30pm Address: 980 Briarcliff Rd Atlanta 30306 through September Smyrna Fresh Market Mable House Complex Saturdays, 8am–12pm Scrapbook Expo 5239 Floyd Road through September Friday 14 10am-6 & Saturday 15 9am-6 1275 Church St $8 online $10-$15 at the door West Cobb Address: 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway Duluth 30097 Tuesdays 3-7pm Lost Mountain Park Atlanta Ice Cream Festival Saturday 22nd 11am-6pm Free entry Address: 400 Park Dr NE Atlanta 30306

August Nanny/Manny Brigade Water Day at Chatahoochee Nature Center is a volunteer organization that sits with Sunday 6th 12-5pm Free with admission children at Cobb County Department of Address: 9135 Willeo Road - Roswell 30075 Family and Children Services office while they Dinosaur Birthday Bash are waiting on a foster parent. No exprience Saturday 20th 10am-2 Free with admission required, must be 18 and over. Address: 767 Clifton Road NE Atlanta 30307 Volunteer whenever you like Monday-Friday Free Entrance Days in the National Parks 9am-5pm. Friday 25th Free admission to national parks for the Background check and drug screen required, National Park Service's 100th Birthday. paid for by DFCS. Mrs Mary's Ice Cream Crankin Orientation on 1st Friday of each month 9:30- Sunday 27th 2-4pm Homemade ice cream fundraiser for 11:30am the Drake House. Email [email protected] to RSVP. Address: 95 Mill View Ave, Roswell 30075 Enjoy Ballroom Dancing? Come to West Cobb Senior Center Free Movies in the Park Woodstock City Park 101 Arnold Mill Rd Dance Practice Every Monday 1-4 PM With a Live DJ Free July 21st "Moana" 8:45pm August 25th "Beauty and the Beast" (live action) 8:15pm Stardust Dance Club 2nd Friday every Month 7:30 - 10:30 PM Live Music Canton Brown Park 251 E Marietta St. Refreshments provided Singles & Couples welcome Members $7 each Visitors $10 each July 22nd "Lego Batman Movie" 8:45pm We also line dance August 26th "Boss Baby "8:15pm 4 The Bulletin July 2017 Have You Heard? FRIENDS OF Changes are coming to your SENIOR WELLNESS Medicare card. By April 2019, your card will be Here are some ways to avoid CENTER replaced with one that no longer Medicare scams: shows your Social Promoting Health, Wellness, & Cultural Arts Security number. Is someone calling, claiming to Instead, your card will have be from Medicare, and asking a new Medicare Beneficiary for your Social Security number Identifier (MBI) that will be or bank information? Hang up. used for billing and for That’s a scam. First, Medicare checking your eligibility and won’t call you. Second, claim status. And it will all Medicare will never ask for happen automatically – you your Social Security number or won’t have to pay anyone or bank information. give anyone information, no Is someone asking you to pay matter what someone might for your new card? That’s a tell you. scam. Your new Medicare card Meets last Tuesday of each month is free. 10:00 am– 11:00 am Having your Social Security Is someone threatening to Senior Wellness Center number removed from your cancel your benefits if you don’t 1150 Powder Springs Street, Suite 100 Medicare card helps fight give up information or money? Marietta, GA 30064 medical identity theft and Also a scam. New Medicare protect your medical and cards will be mailed out to you financial information. But even automatically. There won’t be Join “Friends of Senior Wellness Center” and with these changes, scammers any changes to your benefits. become part of a dynamic, new volunteer will still look for ways to take organization dedicated to helping Senior Wellness Center enhance what doesn’t belong to them. and expand their services for the 55+ population in Cobb County.

What we do: sponsor fundraising activities and events to raise mon- ies that benefit Senior Wellness Center. These events include bake sales, bingo, parties, raffles and many more. Proceeds will be used to purchase equipment and supplies for the center.

What we need: participation, help, and donations to help purchase supplies and equipment that the center needs. - Participation: this is YOUR senior center. Use it. Come and have fun at our activities and events. Enjoy the camraderie of your fellow seniors. - Help: we need volunteers for our activities and events. People to help us handle ticket sales, manage tables, and room decorations. - Donations: your personal contributions and those of your family, friends and the community.

All of these actions will contribute toward our goal of making Senior Wellness Center the go-to facility catering to the health and wellness of Cobb County senior residents.

770-867-3603 July 2017 The Bulletin 5 Facts, Tidbits & News You Need to Know Senior Citizen Council of Cobb will be having a Call for schedule. Cobb Senior Services' •Clients are requested to pick series of sessions for the SeniorsGO program. There will Assistive Technology Lab up item(s) within two days after be a presentation by Common Courtesy and workshop for is open to the public by being notified. those who want to complete applications or have appointment on Fridays only. Thank you! smartphone questions. People of all ages and abilities MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR are welcome to tour the lab and HEALTHY, HAPPIER LIVES get hands-on experience with Senior Wellness Center. July 13th 10:00am to 11:30am For more than 25 years, the items on display. To get a FODAC has given adults 1150 Powder Springs Street sneak peak of the items in the and children with disabilities Marietta 30064 lab, watch these videos made by in need the durable medical students in the Chattahoochee equipment (DME) necessary Marietta Neighborhood. July 11th 10:00am to 11:30am Technical College Occupational for an enhanced quality of life. 1150 Powder Springs Street Therapy Assistant program: We understand the diverse http://bit.ly/CTCVideos2017 Marietta 30064 needs of people with Cobb Senior Services’ disabilities and can provide location at 1150 Powder Spring equipment to match any need. For questions prior to these sessions please call 678-809- St, Marietta is now a pick up site We provide hundreds of items 2522 and leave a message, and we will get back to you. for FODAC deliveries. and parts including: • Wheelchairs •To request a Durable Medical • Standers Equipment item from FODAC • Strollers Dance ’N Squares Club to be delivered to Cobb Senior • Corner chairs West Cobb Senior Center Services for pick-up, call 770- • Gait trainers 528-5350. • Shower supports Caller: Frank Anderson •Home Medical Equipment • Toilet supports items are provided on a first • Therapy aides come-first serve basis. • Canes Every Friday •Availability of item(s) • Bathing aids 10:30 am - 12:30 pm requested is not guaranteed. • Walkers •Deliveries to Cobb Senior • Hoyer lifts Services are scheduled every Singles & Couples • and many other items few months throughout the year. welcome. We line dance, too.

Visit Cobb Senior Services' Assistive Technology Lab at 1150 Powder Springs St. Marietta to experience AT for yourself!

OVER 100 ITEMS on display to help you in your home, in your car, at work, in the community, and more!

The AT Lab is open to the public by appointment on Fridays only.

Call 770-528-5350 for more information or to make an appointment.

People of all ages and abilities welcome! 6 The Bulletin July 2017

Operating Hours: 4025 South Hurt Road Program Coordinator 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Smyrna, GA 30082 C. F. Poole Activity Hours: 770- 801-3400 Gretchen Mattei 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (M - F) www.cobbseniors.org Senior Center Program Specialist Margaret Rojas Program Leader Bingo Bash #13218 Merline Beauvil Monday, July 24 Maintenance Technician II 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Jason Dauphinais $3 Cobb resident $4 Non-resident Treat Yourself Tuesday Win gift certificates to local restaurants and/or retailers. Multiple tickets can be purchased. Tuesday, July 11 Registration required; Ticket price non-refundable. 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Fundraiser event with all proceeds to benefit C. Freeman Poole Senior Center. Casa Grande 2810 East-West Connector Hearing Screenings #13224 Separate checks; Monday, July 24 Registration required 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Meet at restaurant. Monday, July 10 Free #13215 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. If you are having trouble with your hearing, now is $3.00 Cobb resident; $4.00 Non-resident your chance to get this free screening done. Erin Rellinger, audiologist with the Hearing Center at Eye Friends of Freeman Poole fundraiser Consultants of Atlanta will be on site. Walk-ins are with all proceeds to benefit C. Freeman welcomed and the screening will take less than 10 Poole Senior Center. Bonus Bingo will minutes per person. have a $50 prize for the game of “Cover All”. #13219

Shoulder Pain and Common Shoulder Problems #13225 ONGOING ACTIVITIES AND GROUPS Thursday, July 13 MONDAY - FRIDAY 12:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. 8:00-8:45am Poole Pacers (walkers) Daily Free; Registration required 8:30-4:30pm Billiards Daily 8:30-4:30pm Honor Library Daily What most people call the shoulder is really several joints that combine with tendons and 3:00-4:00pm Poole Pacers (walkers) Daily muscles to allow a wide range of motion in the arm – from scratching your back to MONDAY throwing the perfect pitch. Mobility has its price, however; it may lead to increasing 9:00-12:00pm Senior Chess Weekly 9:45-2:00pm Bridge Weekly problems with instability or impingement of the soft tissue or bony structures in your 11:00-4:00pm MahJongg Weekly shoulder resulting in pain. You may feel pain only when you move your shoulder or all of 1:00-4:00 pm Bid Whist Weekly the time. The pain may be temporary or it may continue and require medical diagnosis and 1:00-3:00 pm Bingo Bash *4th treatment. Don’t miss out on this informative presentation. TUESDAY 10:00-12:30pm Wii Bowling Weekly Presented by Dr. Mark Duffield of Ortho Atlanta. 10:00-12:00pm Square Dancers Weekly 10:00-12:00pm Drama Club 2nd&4th 11:30-12:30pm Treat Yourself Tuesdays 2nd 12:30-2:00pm Table Tennis Weekly Reverse Mortgage #13860 12:30-4:30pm Spinners Dominoes Weekly Wednesday, August 9 1:00-4:00pm Shanghai Rummy Weekly 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. WEDNESDAY 9:30-2:00 pm Quilters Guild 1st&3rd Free; Registration required 10:00-4:00pm AARP Smart Driver *4th Have you been thinking about a reverse mortgage? If so, come learn what a reverse 10:45-12:00pm Fun Dancers Weekly 11:00-2:00pm Quilting Bees 2nd mortgage consists of, the benefits and features of a reverse mortgage, what properties are 12:30-2:30pm Covered Bridge Carvers Weekly 1:00-4:00pm MahJongg Weekly eligible, and the FHA/HUD requirement. Presented by Herb Hunter, reverse mortgage 1:00-4:00pm Bid Whist Weekly specialist with TJC Mortgage. 1:00-4:30 pm Game Day Weekly THURSDAY 9:45-2:00pm Bridge Weekly Re-imagining Your Dreams #13861 10:00-2:00pm Covered Bridge Crafters Weekly 10:30-11:30am Book Banter Book Disc. 3rd Tuesday, August 15 10:00-12:00pm CFPSC Camera Club 1st 10:30-12:30pm NW Metro AT&T Pioneers 4th 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 12:30-2:30pm Woodcarvers Weekly Free; Registration required 12:30-4:30pm Hand & Foot Canasta Weekly If you could re-imagine your dreams, what would they be at this time in your life? Would FRIDAY they be different than when you were in your 20’s or 40’s? Suggestions will be offered on 8:30-12:00pm Table Tennis Weekly 9:00-12:00pm Senior Chess Weekly how to re-imagine your dreams and how to find ways to live purposefully, creatively, and in 10:30-3:00pm Canasta Weekly 1:00-4:00pm Bridge Weekly connection with others. 1:00-4:00pm Bid Whist Weekly Presented by Moira Keller, Sixty Plus Services at Piedmont Healthcare. * prior registration required July 2017 The Bulletin 7

Program Coordinator 3332 Sandy Plains Road Operating Hours: Donna Kibbe East Cobb Marietta, GA 30066 8:00am - 5:00pm Program Specialist 770-509-4900 Activity Hours: Viktoria Mihan Senior Center www.cobbseniors.org 8:30am - 4:30pm (M - F) Administrative Specialist I Jessica Stearns Hydration: Connecting with Your Animal Totems Maintenance Technician II Why it is so important #12860 #12861 Ira Knowles Tuesday, July 11 10:00am-11:30am Thursday, July 13 10:30am-11:30am Put Your Best Foot Forward #13560 Your body depends on water Thursday, August 3 Join Tammy Billups, Founder to survive. Every cell, tissue, of Sundance Healing Center, 10:30am-11:30am and organ in your body needs to learn about the three types The wrong type of shoes, improper fit, water to work properly. Come of animal totems. She will and wearing heels can lead to long-term also take you on a journey foot problems such as bunions, hammer to our seminar to learn more. Presented by wellness expert, through a mediation to toe, heel spurs, and plantar fasciitis. connect with your Sherri Come to our seminar and learn more. Danzig. animal spirit totem. Presented by Good Life Club. Free/Registration required Free/Registration required Free/Registration required Evening Hours Are Back East Cobb’s 22nd Anniversary Party Gone with the Wind Museum Barbecue at 12 Oaks #13823 #12863 Wheel of Fortune #12792 Friday, August 11 11:00am-2:00pm Monday, July 17 4:30pm-7:00pm Doors will open at 10:45am Monday, July 17 10:00am-2:00pm This "Wheel of Fortune" is a Tickets on Sale July 10th Museum ticket: $5 virtual version of the popular $15 Cobb residents; $18 Non-residents You will purchase your own ticket at the Museum. Shuttle departure from ECSC TV game show. Spin the wheel, Join us for a trip back in time for a at 10:00am. Come with us to Gone with pick a letter, and guess the word "Barbecue at 12 Oaks". We will be the Wind Museum and enjoy a delicious or phrase to win prizes. visited by Margaret Mitchell, lunch at Stockyard Burgers & Bones Presented by Atria. Scarlett O’Hara may drop by and (separate checks for lunch). we will be dancing the Virginia Reel. Free/Registration required Shuttle bus is available. Greg Picciano will be playing the music. Medicare Seminar #12810 Sponsored by Golden Kiwanis, Monday, July 24 5:00pm-6:00pm Cigna, Seniors Helping Seniors, First If you are newly eligible or soon to Step Physical Therapy, Somerby Sandy be eligible for Medicare, this Springs, Atria Johnson Ferry, Winnwood seminar is designed especially for Retirement Community, Gaines Park you. The seminar will cover the Senior Living, ComForCare Home Care, basics of Medicare. Presented by Arbor Terrace of Burnt Hickory, Dottie Denham with Cigna. Comforting Arms, and Dignity. Free/Registration required Registration required

Time Activity When Time Activity When MONDAY THRU FRIDAY WEDNESDAY Continued 8:00am -4:00pm Puzzles Weekly 12:30pm-4:30pm Asian Mah Jongg Weekly 8:00am - 4:30pm Open Billiards Daily 1:00pm- 4:00pm Knitting Weekly 8:00am - 8:30am Indoor Walking Daily 1:00pm-3:30pm Ballroom Dance Practice 1st & 3rd Wed. of Mo. 3:00pm - 4:00pm Indoor Walking Daily 1:00pm-4:00pm Intermediate Bridge Weekly MONDAY 2:00pm-3:00pm Foxtrotters’ Dance Board Mtg. 2nd Wed. of Mo. 10:00am-12:00pm Catch’em Fishing Club 1st Mon. of Mo. THURSDAY 11:15am-1:00pm Booked for Lunch Book Club 3rd Mon. of Mo. 8:00am-12:00pm Woodcarvers Club Weekly 11:45am -4:30pm Bid & Play Bridge Weekly 8:30am-9:30am Golden Kiwanis Board Mtg. 2nd Thurs. of Mo. 10:00am-4:00pm 5 Deck Canasta Weekly 9:00am-4:00pm AARP Smart Driver Class 4th Thurs. (3rd Nov. & Dec.) 1:00pm-4:00pm Intermediate Bridge Weekly 10:00am-11:00am Golden Kiwanis Club Weekly 1:00pm-4:00pm American Mah Jongg Weekly 9:30am-3:30pm Hand & Foot Weekly 1:15pm-2:45pm Guys & Dolls Choral Group Weekly 9:00am - Noon Camera Club 1st Thurs. of Mo. TUESDAY 10:00am-Noon Camera Club Open Forum 3rd Thurs. of Mo. 8:00am-10:30am Lockheed Retirees Mtg. and Breakfast Weekly 10:00am-1:00pm Cribbage Weekly 8:00am-2:30pm Pinochle -Players Needed Weekly 10:30am-12:30pm Ideas & Issues Book Club 3rd Thurs. of Mo. 9:30am-10:30am Line Dance Practice Weekly 1:30pm-3:30pm AARP Chapter Meeting 1rd Thurs. of Mo. 9:30am-11:30am Intermediate Line Dance Weekly 1:30pm-2:30pm Garden Club 3rd Thurs. of Mo. 10:00am-3:00pm Duplicate Bridge Partner Req. Weekly 1:30pm-4:00pm Table Tennis Weekly 11:30pm-4:00pm 5 Deck Canasta Weekly 2:00pm-3:00pm Retired Military (Sept.-May) 2nd Thurs. of Mo. 1:00pm-2:00pm Intermediate Sign Language Weekly FRIDAY 1:00pm-2:30pm Advanced Line Dance Weekly 8:00am-2:30pm Pinochle-Players Needed Weekly 1:00pm-4:00pm Mexican Train Dominoes Weekly 9:30am-10:30am Intermediate Line Dance Practice Weekly 1:30pm-4:00pm Table Tennis Weekly 10:00am-3:00pm Duplicate Bridge Partner Req. Weekly 2:00pm-3:00pm Beginner Sign Language Weekly 11:30am-4:30pm Hand & Foot Canasta Weekly WEDNESDAY 12:30pm-4:30pm Asian Mah Jongg Weekly 9:00am-11:00am Classic Golf Club Board Mtg. 3rd Wed. of Mo. 1:00pm-2:30pm Advanced Line Dance 9:00am-12:00pm American Mah Jongg Weekly 7:30pm-10:30pm Foxtrotter’s Dance (3rd Fri. Nov/Dec) 4th Fri. of Mo.

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Operating Hours: 4100 South Main St NW Program Coordinator 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Acworth, GA 30101 North Cobb Geneva Eddington Activity Hours: (770) 975-7740 Program Specialist 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (M-F) www.cobbseniors.org Senior Center Katie Shields Program Leader Friday, Sept. 29 • 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Film on Friday Aida Ford Administrative Specialist II Bingo Tickets on sale Friday, July 28. La La Land Doreen Clymer $3.00 Cobb residents/$4.00 Non-residents Friday, July 21 Program Assistant 12:00 pm Sherry Collier Fundraiser to benefit North Cobb Senior Center. Concession charge: Maintenance Technician II #12378 $1.00 Cobb residents Kenney Joyce ASiST (Aging Simulation Sensitivity Training) $2.00 Non-residents The story of an aspiring actress Team Bowling Wednesday, July 26 • 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Free. Registration required. and a dedicated jazz musician Join us for an overview of the most common age-related health challenges and Friday, August 4 struggling to make ends meet 10:15 am - 12:15 pm how they affect elders. After the seminar, you’ll get to experience what it’s like while pursuing their dreams to handle everyday tasks while dealing with these challenges. Presented by Geri in a city known for destroying Stars and Strikes Maryland of Aloha to Aging. #12255 hopes and breaking hearts. Bowling Center PG-13 10010 GA 92, Suite 180, Let’s Do Lunch Wednesday, August 9 • 11:30 am Woodstock Lunch on your own. Reservations required. Marlow’s Tavern #12405 Pay at bowling center ($5.00) 745 Chastain Road #1160, Kennesaw Registration required. #12403 Mood Boosters Price includes: Monday, July 31 • 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm Tuesday, August 8 shoes and two games. Stevi B’s and Bingo 10:30 am - 11:30 am Enjoy a delicious pizza and salad buffet Reservations Free. #13614 and a fun day of Bingo. $5.29 #12802 required. Registration required. Jeopardy All About 911 and For many, food is a good Tuesday, July 25 ONGOING ACTIVITIES option for a quick pick-me- DAILY: MONDAY - FRIDAY 12:30 pm - 2:30 pm Senior Citizens up. However, certain “comfort 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Community Puzzle Free. Registration required. Thursday, July 20 foods” can leave you feeling 8:30am - 4:30pm Lending Library 10:30 am - 11:30 am America’s favorite game MONDAY more tired and irritable. Come explore some mood show is here to test your Focus on Fitness* 9:00 am - 10:00 am knowledge! Woodcarvers 9:00 am - 11:00 am Join the Cobb County 911 boosting foods that can give Game hosted and Strength Training* 10:00 am - 11:00 am Education Team to learn you natural energy and allow Art Lovers 10:00 am - 3:00 pm about 911 guidelines, senior you to maintain a healthy refreshments provided by Tai Chi for Arthritis 10:30 am - 11:30 am safety, scam alerts and Swift lifestyle. Presented by Jobcy Dottie Denham of Cigna. Table Tennis 11:00 am - 1:00 pm 911. Alexander, nutrition Garden Club (1st) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm #12651 Hiking Club Meeting 11:30 am - 12:30 pm #12813 coordinator of Cobb Senior (Jan. 9, May 1, Aug. 28) Services. #13887 Open Bridge 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm TUESDAY You Be the Judge #13153 Summer Team Trivia Listen to actual court cases and hear all the facts Focus on Fitness* 9:30 am - 10:30 am regarding the case. Discuss details among friends Thursday, July 27 • 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Color Me Calm (2nd, 4th) 10:00 am - 12:00 pm and find which was the correct outcome of each Free. Registration required. Mexican Train Dominoes 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm case. Bring a friend and put your facts about Sew & So’s 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Monday, July 17 • 1:00 pm - 2:00 summer to the test. Sip on cold lemonade WEDNESDAY while having fun challenging the other teams. Art Lovers 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Free. Registration required. #13154 Photography Club (1st) 9:30 am - 12:00 pm Home Fire Safety and Rook 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Water Efficient Landscape Zumba with Joyce 10:45 am - 11:45 am Tuesday, August 8 • 1:00 pm - 2:00 Fire Extinguisher Training Open Bridge 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm Free. Registration required. Tuesday, August 8 • 1:00 pm - 2:00 Hand and Foot 12:30 pm - 4:00 pm This seminar will focus on the seven best THURSDAY Free. Registration required.#13757 Strength Training* 8:30 am - 9:30 am practices for water efficient landscape. Join Bernard King with Cobb County AARP Smart Driver Course (1st) 9:00 am - 3:30 pm You will receive a free outdoor kit. Emergency Management Agency as he Walking Club 9:30 am Presented by Cobb County Water shares ways to prevent the most common Focus on Fitness* 9:30 am - 10:30 am Department. Chain Gang - Crochet (1st, 3rd) 9:30 am - 11:30 am causes of house fires and the proper way to Table Tennis 10:45 am - 12:45 pm #13615 use a fire extinguisher. Pinochle 10:00 am - 4:00 pm FRIDAY Navigating the Senior Years $5.00 Cobb residents Hiking Club 8:30 am $6.00 Non-residents Art Lovers 9:00 am - 2:00 pm Wednesday, July 19 • 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm Free. Registration required. Mah Jongg 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Join Barbara Bonatucci of Nelson Elder Care for this seminar that will explain the Walking Club 9:30 am #12812 decisions that need to be made, along with the legal documents required to protect Book Lovers (1st) 11:00 am - 12:30 pm you and your loved ones as you plan for your future. A light lunch will be served. July 2017 The Bulletin 9

Program Coordinator 1150 Powder Springs St, Ste 100 Operating Hours: Margie Castillo-Carbaugh Wellness Program Specialist Marietta, GA 30064 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Tracy Shehab 770- 528-5355 Activity Hours: Program Leader www.cobbseniors.org Center 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (M - F) Sametria Gideon PT Teresa Mills PT Workout Central: M-Th, 9:30 am - 7:00 pm; Friday, 9:30 am - 6:00 pm Mike Sherrill PT Administrative Specialist I History of Temperance and GeorgiaCares Monthly Topic Vel Pierre Prohibition in Cobb County Needy Meds and Prescription Assistance Susann Massey PT Maintenance Tech II Thursday, July 20 Curtis Letner Wednesday, July 19 1:30 pm- 2:30 pm Maintenance Assistant 1:00 pm- 2:30 pm Free; Registration required Tyler Mote Free; Registration required #13123 #13121 Needy Meds is an information source that helps Medicare beneficiaries enrolled in Part D (prescription drug plan) who Smyrna historian Dr. William P. Marchione, need help paying for their medications. Learn more about Ph.D. will present on the history of temperance how to use this resource to find Patient Assistance and prohibition in Cobb County. Programs for which you may qualify. Healthy Cooking Demonstration: Inspirational Sign Making Power of Fermented Foods Workshop EVERY THIRD MONDAY Friday, July 21 Wednesday, July 26 11:00 am-12:30 pm AND THURSDAY OF THE 10:00 am- 12:00 pm $8 Cobb resident/ $10 Non-resident $5 Cobb resident/ $7 Non-resident MONTH #13124 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM $30 Supply fee to be paid to instructor FOR APPOINTMENT, CALL The fermentation and preservation of vegetables and fruits Terri Smith will provide the prepared and finished wood sign may have benefits beyond simple preservation such as (770) 528- 5355 better food digestion, better assimilation of nutrients and base, you provide the creativity! Choose your own message from GeorgiaCares is a immune functioning. Barbara Boling, LMT, will a variety of stencils, choose your color scheme and create your volunteer-based program that demonstrate simple methods for fermenting your own very own personalized sign to take home. Samples on display in provides free, unbiased, factual veggies at home. our lobby. information and assistance regarding health and drug plans Thursday, July 27 New in August: to Medicare beneficiaries and their How to Make 10:30 am- 11:30 am caregivers. Taste of Italy with Your Own Free; Registration required Open Smoothies #13131 John Gifaldi Join Terri Carter, Cobb Appetizers! Studio County/ UGA Cooperative Extension Services, as she Wednesday, August 2 AM Session: 10:00 am-11:30 am #13835 Use the art studio to work demonstrates how easy it is to PM Session: 12:30 pm-2:00pm #13836 on your arts and crafts concoct your own homemade Join us for our new ongoing cooking series! John Gilfaldi, chef projects! smoothies. with Sweet Memories Catering, will demonstrate three Italian inspired appetizers to serve at your next get together, or as a Studio Hours: light meal. On the menu: Pizzette with grape tomatoes, seed- Wed., 9:00 am-12:00 pm String Art Workshop less grapes, red onion; Crostini w/red pepper jelly, mozzarella, prosciutto and arugula; and Bruschetta with strawberries, Wednesday, August 9 Fri., 12:00 pm-3:00 pm tomatoes and mozzarella. 10:00 am-12:00 pm $5 Cobb resident/ $7 Non-resident Supplies provided Cool Down Friday: New Life #13840 Walkers Club Ice Cream and a Movie String art is done by wrapping colored threads around pins Friday, August 18 or nails, on a finished board, in a defined design. It is a 1:00 pm-3:00 pm simple and inexpensive way to create your own decorative Concession charge: piece. See the display in our lobby! Led by Tracy Shehab, $2 Cobb resident/ $3 Non-resident program specialist. #13844 It’s hot out there! Come in out of the heat and cool down with ice cream and a movie. Showing: The Lady in the Van, “State of the Union” of Health starring Maggie Smith, rated PG-13. Fundraiser with all proceeds benefitting Senior Wellness Center. Tuesday, August 15 11:00 am- 12:00 pm Free; Registration required Friends of Senior Wellness Center Planning meetings first #13841 Meets last Tuesday of each month Thursday of each month 10:00 am– 11:00 am Dr. Alana Reisinger, Reisinger Family Join “Friends of Senior Wellness Center” and become part at 10:00 am Chiropractic, will discuss why physical and of a dynamic, new volunteer organization dedicated to mental health are important, how to sustain them helping Senior Wellness Center enhance and expand our Daily walk schedule and how to identify negative interferences that services to the 55+ population in Cobb County and may keep your body from functioning properly. surrounding areas. 10 The Bulletin June 2017

Program Coordinator 4915 Dallas Highway Operating Hours: Johnny Barfield West Cobb Powder Springs, GA 30127 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Program Leader 770- 528-8200 Activity Hours: Debbie Morgan Senior Center www.cobbseniors.org 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (M - F) Administrative Specialist I April Anderson Maintenance Technician II 411 ON ASiST Travis Byrum Jackie Aging Simulation Monday, July 17 Wednesday, July 19 Bon Appétit 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Wednesday, July 26 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Concession charge: 10:00 am - 11:00 am Free; Registration required $2 Cobb resident/$3 Non-resident Free; Registration required #12789 #12548 #13118 Presented by Aloha to Aging, this Following the assassination of President During an emergency situation, calling engaging training helps promote Tuesday, August 8 John F. Kennedy, first lady Jacqueline 911 is one of the most important steps empathy when caregiving for Kennedy fights through grief and older adults as you step into their 4:00 pm you can take to ensuring the safety world, completing everyday tasks On your own; Registration required trauma to regain her faith, console her of you and your loved ones. Join us as which mimic the challenges and #13214 children and define her husband’s legacy. Cobb County Emergency 911 presents frustrations faced by an older adult 1000 Whitlock Avenue, Fundraiser event with all proceeds a seminar on how 911 works and with an impairment such as hearing Marietta, 30064 to benefit West Cobb Senior Center. what to expect if you ever need to call. loss, vision loss, and balance issues. Living to a Healthy Today, Tomorrow & Yesterday: DICE DICE Baby A Tribute to Patsy Cline Bunco Bash! Saturday, July 29 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm (lobby opens at 4:15 pm) Tuesday, August 1 $25 Cobb resident/ $30 Non-resident Monday, July 31 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm #13149 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Free; Registration required West Cobb Senior Center welcomes Katie Deal in her one-woman Free, Registration required #13213 show "Today, Tomorrow & Forever: A Tribute to Patsy Cline". Katie has #12814 Let the good times roll when you join traveled the United States wowing fans with her uncanny portrayal of one With people living longer and longer, it’s us for an afternoon of Bunco. Meet and of country music’s female pioneers. Before the show enjoy a Southern important to learn how to make the most of laugh with old pals and new friends. those years. Learn from Dr. Kristin Dominguez bar-b-q dinner catered by Williamson Bros. You’d be “Crazy” to miss the with Revolution Chiropractic how you can Enjoy snacks and prizes provided by show that will leave you with “Sweet Dreams” of the great Patsy Cline! make health lifestyle choices that will help Visiting Angels. Experienced players Fundraiser event with all prceeds to benefit West Cobb Senior Center. you enjoy the quality of life you deserve. and beginners alike are welcome.

Alzheimer’s & Dementia Retirement Living: Support Group What Does It Mean For You? CATCH UP TO FITNESS Wednesday, August 9 Monday, July 24 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Friday, July 18 Free Free; Registration required 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Thursday, August 10 #13148 Free; Registration required On the 2nd Wednesday of every 10:30 am - 11:30 am As adults creep closer to their #12800 month, meet with Free; Registration Required senior years, the topic of housing #13210 options becomes increasingly Don’t get left behind on your fellow caregivers of loved ones The wrong type of shoes, improper important. Lora Causey with wellness journey. Catch up to fitness with dementia and Alzheimer’s fit, constantly wearing heels or being Winnwood Retirement Community with RSVP Cobb as they lead a who truly understand what overweight can lead to long-term will walk you through the discussion on nutrition as well as lead foot problems. The Good Life Club differences in independent versus a 30 minute fitness demonstration. you’re going through. assisted living and how to find a will tell how to keep on your feet! community that suits your needs.

DAILY: MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00am - 9:00am Walking 8:00 am - 4:30pm Billiards ONGOING ACTIVITIES & GROUPS 8:30am - 4:30pm Honor Library

MONDAY TUESDAY THURSDAY st 9:30am - 12:00 pm West Cobb Photo Club 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Chess 9:00 am - 11:00 am Free BP check - 1 Thu th 4 Mon 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Open Bridge 9:30 am - 2:30 pm Open Art Studio 9:30 am - 3:30 pm AARP Smart Driver* - 3rd Thu 10 :00 am - 12:00 pm Knit-Wits Knitting group 10:30 am - 1:00 pm FAN Club - 1st Tue 10:00 am - 1:00 pm ADK - 2nd Mon 10:00 am - 11:00 am Golden "K" Kiwanis 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mahjong 10:00 am - 2:00 pm Mahjong 12:00 pm -4:00 pm Mexican Train Dominoes 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Improver Line Dance 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm Advanced Cuban & 11:00 am - 400 pm Assorted Cards & Games 2nd & 4th Mon Progressive Canasta 10:30 am - 11:30 am Cobb County Retirees 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Coloring FRIDAY rd 3 Mon 1:00 pm - 4:30pm Table Tennis 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Chess st 11:30am - 1:30pm Free BP check - 1 Mon 9:30 am - 1:30 pm Open Bridge 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Woodcarvers WEDNESDAY 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Magnolia Porcelain - 3rd Fri 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm Great Ideas Book Club 10:00 am - 3:00 pm Stitch-In-Time 10:30 am - 12:30 pm Dance 'N Squares Club nd th 2 & 4 Mon 12:15 pm - 4:00 pm Advanced Canasta 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm Table Tennis 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm Woodcarvers 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Bunco* - 1st Fri 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ballroom Dance Practice 7:30 pm - 10:30 pm Stardust Dance - 2nd Fri July 2017 The Bulletin 11 Neighborhood Centers Program Coordinator Geneva Eddington Operating Hours: Program Leader 4915 Austell-Powder Springs Rd. 7:30 am - 3:30 pm Linda Martin Austell, Ga. 30106 Austell Activity Hours: Assistant 770-819-3200 10 am - 2pm (M-F) Vacant Tai Chi for Arthritis Chair Yoga Blood Pressure Check Thursday, July 27 Tuesday, July 25 Wednesday, July 26 11:00 am 10:30 am 10:30—11:30 am Free; Registration required $3.00 Cobb resident Free; Registration required # 13597 $4.00 Non-resident # 13598 High blood pressure is one of the # 13596 Tai Chi has many health benefits. It is easy, leading causes of heart disease. People Smita Kolhe will guide us in this gentle with high blood pressure are at greater enjoyable and safe to learn for people with form of yoga that is practiced sitting on a arthritis. You will be taught movements that risk of heart attack, stroke, kidney chair, or standing using a chair for help improve overall health and wellness. Tai failure and even death. It is sometimes Chi helps relieve pain for people with arthritis, support. Chair yoga is a great form of called the “silent killer” because HPB can improve quality of life, as well as help to exercise for everyone, as it deepens has no symptoms and you may not be prevent falls. flexibility and strengthens personal body aware that it is damaging organs. Register at any Cobb Senior Center by July awareness. Register at any Cobb Senior Center 20th. Register at any Cobb Senior Center by July 19th. by July 20th.

Operating Hours: Program Leader 1150 Powder Springs St. 8 am - 4 pm Audrey Devlin Marietta Marietta, Ga. 30064 Activity Hours: Assistant 770-528-2516 10 am - 2 pm (M-F) Vacant

Blood Pressure Checks SeniorsGo Seminar Safetalk Presentation– Wednesday, July 19 Tuesday, July 11th Suicide Prevention 10:30 am to 12:00 pm 10:30 am to 11:30 am Tuesday, July 25th Free; Registration required Free; Registration required 10:30 am to 11:30 am #13870 # 13871 Free; Registration required Whether your blood pressure is normal or high, The number one issue facing seniors today is find- # 13872 everyone should have their blood pressure ing a source of transportation. If you are looking Do you know the signs of someone who is checked on a regular basis. Come and join us for transportation around Cobb County then come thinking about suicide? Suicide affects to learn the importance of your numbers with join us to hear about this option. The Seniors Go everyone involved, but you can help prevent Cobb County Safety Village staff. Having your program sponsored by Senior Citizen Council of this devastating event. LivingWorks Education blood pressure checked routinely is a great way Cobb County in conjunction with Common is dedicated to helping individuals and to prevent and monitor hypertension. Courtesy Ride is a new transportation program communities become safer from suicide. Their Register at any Cobb Senior Center by July that can help you be more mobile and get around programs provide knowledge and skills that 18th. town. help save lives. Join us for more information Register at any Cobb Senior Center by July 10th . on this important topic. Register at any Cobb Senior Center by July 24th. 2017 Age Out Loud Musicale

Cobb Senior Services' musicale was held on Wednesday, May 31 at Senior Wellness Center. In keeping with Older Ameri- can’s Month “Age Out Loud”, the theme of the musicale was very appropriate for the occasion. There was a variety of talent this year including vocalists, pianists, dancers, oratorical readings and a saxophonist. Following the program, the attendees enjoyed a boxed lunch catered by My Friend’s Place. Thank you to the performers, staff and guests for making this year’s event a great success! 12 The Bulletin July 2017

Volunteers Community Outreach Avoid a tech trap Legacy Coordinator Kathy Lathem by Bridget Small Kristie Naylor RSVP Cobb Consumer Education Specialist FTC Program Leader Mike Nichols Cindy Campbell I will drive for a week with my If you get a pop-up, call, spam 770-528-1448 Volunteer Line 770-528-5381 car’s "check engine" light email or any other urgent mes- blinking, but if a security RSVP Cobb Volunteer Fact -Faith-based organizations sage about a virus on your com- warning shows up on my Sheet -Cobb senior centers puter, STOP. Don’t download computer, I act immediately. -Anywhere seniors gather anything, don’t call the number Scammers have been taking Who are we? on the pop-up and don’t give advantage of people like me, RSVP Cobb, which actually What are the requirements to anyone control of your computer. who care about computer stands for Retired Senior participate? If you think you downloaded security. They run operations Volunteer Program, has been part No experience is needed to be malware or gave a cybercriminal in the US and overseas that use of Cobb Senior Services (CSS) part of this team. The only access to your computer, update pop-up messages and phone calls for several years. Under the requirements are that volunteers or download legitimate security to convince people their umbrella of the Corporation for be: software and scan your comput- computers needs fixing. The National and Community -At least 55 years of age er. Delete anything the software callers pitch unnecessary and Service, RSVP is one of the -Have a passion for helping says is a problem. And be sure to sometimes harmful tech sup- largest volunteer networks in fellow seniors receive the report tech support pop-ups and port services that cost people the nation for people age 55 and information they need to make calls to ftc.gov/complaint. time and money. The FTC over. We provide information educated decisions announced four new cases and educational programs in -Willing to attend monthly against these operations Cobb County to benefit seniors. meetings and participate in free recently, and along with its training state, federal and What do we do? -Have a desire to give back to international partners Senior volunteers: the community. launched a national and -Provide informative -Willing to commit four hours international effort to stop presentations on topics of interest per month for six months these scams and get money to older adults in the community. back to the victims. Subjects range from services What are the benefits for me? Tech support scams often and discounts available, disease -Meet new friends start with a pop-up that wants management and healthcare -Share your knowledge, you to call now, or else... If options to fraud prevention, wisdom, and skills with others you get an urgent message disaster preparation and more -Learn and develop new skills like this, don’t click, call, -Help CSS with special events in -Be an active and vital part of send money or give anyone Cobb County such as Aging by the community control of your computer. Design, Senior Day at the Fair, and more Materials and training are The fraudsters in these cases - Assist seniors in one-on-one provided. If you would like to sent ominous pop-up training to better understand hear more about RSVP Cobb messages that looked like Medicare benefits available to and how to join our dynamic security warnings about them team of volunteers, please call things like viruses or 770-528-1448. If you know of a malware. The messages urged Where do we work in Cobb senior group that would benefit people to call a toll-free County? from our free presentations, number. The telemarket- -Community centers please contact us. We need you ers who answered falsely -Senior residences / Senior on our team and look forward claimed they were connected communities to hearing from you soon! to well-known companies like Microsoft, Apple or Norton. The telemarketers tried to convince people there were serious problems with their computers, and sometimes got remote access to the computers to run fake “diagnostic tests.” They persuaded people that ordinary things on their computers were real problems. Then, they tried to get people to pay for software or services they didn’t need Paid Advertisement to “fix” problems that didn’t exist. July 2017 The Bulletin 13

Healthy Brain, Healthy Life Ellie Thomas, Georgia State University, Dietetic Inten

Have you ever thought about trying to incorporate at least one You may have never thought of damage, and you can build it taking care of your heart by of these foods each day. sleep and relaxation helping your by learning new skills, study- eating less sodium or protecting brain, but this is one of the most ing, or playing brain games like your eyes by eating foods rich Exercise not only reduces the important things you can do to crosswords, word scrambles, or in vitamin A like carrots? Guess risk of heart disease and cancer, take care of it. If you strive for Sudoku. Even better, do these what! Taking care of your brain but it also boosts your mood, 7-9 hours of sleep each night, mental fitness activities while is just as easy and is important increases energy, fosters new you will likely find spending time with friends to to ensure a happy, healthy life. brain cell growth, and increases yourself with more energy, a boost your brain health even Let’s talk about six areas of your decision-making skills. To better mood, and more mental more. Try getting involved in a life to focus on to keep your promote total body health, adults clarity. If sleep doesn’t come club or organization or reach out brain sharp, memory quick, and should participate in exercise 5 easy to you, try setting a sleep to your family and friends. These mood supported. days a week for 30 minutes each schedule and developing a group interactions help reduce day, and to make the most of bedtime routine. Maybe you stress and combat depression. First things first, food and your exercise, choose a goal to prepare a cup of tea or take a bath nutrition play a key role in focus on. This could be getting and read a book before bed each Taking care of your brain is easy, keeping your brain healthy and your heart rate up by walking, night, or if your mind continues fun, and tasty, and there’s always protecting it from damage. It is swimming, or dancing; to run, try an opportunity to make positive important to focus on foods like building strength by doing leaving a notepad on your changes. Try picking one item green leafy vegetables, brightly modified squats or lunges or bedside table to write down your to work on this week. You never colored fruits and vegetables, doing bicep curls with soup cans thoughts. know what benefits you may see! nuts, whole grains, fish, dark or water bottles; increasing Down chocolate, tea, and olive oil, flexibility by touching your toes Now it’s time to have fun! Two 1 to reduce risk of injury, especially because these foods or stretching in different huge components of brain health complete exercises that focus are high in omega-3 fatty acids, directions; or improving balance are mental fitness and social on this antioxidants, and B vitamins. by standing on one leg or interaction. Did you know your 2 helps boost your mood, These nutrients reduce walking on your tip-toes. If there brain has a reserve? Your brain reduce your risk for disease, inflammation, prevent damage, was ever a magic medicine for reserve helps your brain adapt improve your sleep, and and protect the brain. Start by overall health, exercise is it. and respond to change and resist improve your memory 3 this nut is a great source of omega-3 fatty acids 7 this diet is a combination of the Mediterranean and DASH diet and helps reduce the risk of Alzheimer's by up to 50 percent

Across 4. found in brightly colored fruits and vegetables and helps reduce inflammation 6 this organ generates enough energy to power a lightbulb

Down: 1. balance, 2 exercise, 3 walnut, 7 mind 7 walnut, 3 exercise, 2 balance, 1. Down: 8 consume more of these

Across: 4.antioxidants, 6. brain, 8. berries 8. brain, 6. 4.antioxidants, Across: colorful, sweet fruits to protect

Check your Answers: your Check your brain 14 The Bulletin July 2017 July 2017

C Freeman Poole Senior Center Merline Beauvil, Program Leader 770-801-3400

Thursday, August 24 Check-in: 10:00a.m. Depart: 10:30 a.m. Return: 4:00 p.m. Friday, September 22 Check-in: 8:00a.m. Depart: 8:30 a.m. Return: 6:30 p.m. $58 Senior Council member $63 Non-member $82 Senior Council member $87 Non-member We will first have lunch at Six Feet Under where they have a rooftop patio overlooking historic Oakland Cemetery; the restaurant specializes Join us for a scenic trip through the North Georgia mountains and along in seafood. After lunch, we will take a guided tour of Oakland Cemetery, the beautiful Toccoa River. The relaxing ride starts at the historic depot, where important Atlanta milestones are represented, from early builders, built in 1905 in downtown Blue Ridge, then stops for a two hour layover to Civil War soldiers, to Civil Rights pioneers. No matter where you turn, in the quaint sister towns of McCaysville, Georgia and Copperhill, history will surround you. Tennessee. These small towns have restaurants and shops to explore. Lunch will be on your own during our layover. On our way back, we Registration deadline July 27 will stop by Mercier Orchards for some delicious apples and pies. Payment due at time of registration #13222 Registration deadline August 18 Price includes motor coach transportation, lunch, guided tour and tips. Payment due at time of registration No refunds will be given unless the trip is cancelled. #13859 Price includes motor coach transportation, tickets, taxes and tips. Activity Level 4 - Long periods of walking, many stairs and/or No refunds will be given unless the trip is cancelled. inclines, limited seated breaks. Activity Level 2 - Limited walking, some stairs and/or inclines.

East Cobb Senior Center Viktoria Mihan, Program Specialist 770-509-4900 Lane Packing Georgia Peaches #13537 Wednesday, July 19 7:30a.m.-5:00p.m. Check-in 7:00a.m. ComingTrips Attractions subject to change All times are approximate. An American in Paris at The Fox It is July in Georgia which means it is the heart of peach season, so we are off to Ft. Valley to visit Lane Packing to shop for peaches. From Ft. Valley Chick-Fil-A Headquaters we will head to Bulloch House for lunch. Come join us for juicy peaches and wonderful home cooking. Walking Dead House $57 Senior Council Members; $62 non-members Movie Tour Price includes luxury motor coach, Wolf Mountain transportation lunch, and driver’s trip. Vineyard & Anna Ruby No refunds will be given unless trip is cancelled. Payment is due at the time of the registration. Falls Activity Level 2. July 2017 The Bulletin 15

North Cobb Senior Center Katie Shields, Program Specialist 770-975-7740

North Cobb Senior Center enjoyed a day of fun at the new SunTrust Stadium. State Botanical Garden of Georgia and lunch at Hilltop Grille in Athens, GA October 2017 - Date and price to be announced.

West Cobb Senior Center Debbie Morgan, Program Leader 770-528-8200 Coming Fall 2017...

Thursday, August 17 9:30 am - 8:30 pm (Check-in 9:15 am) Cost: $64 Senior Council member; $69 Non-member. Payment due at registration.Deadline: July 13.

Join West Cobb for a day of fun at Harrah’s Cherokee Valley River in Murphy, NC! Please bring a photo ID and your rewards card. If you do not have a rewards card, you will be issued one. You must also provide a current email address. Each person will receive a $20 game credit. No backpacks allowed in the casino. Lunch will be on your own at the Harrah’s food court. On the way home we will stop in Murphy for dinner at Brother’s Restaurant. Don’t miss this exciting trip!

Price includes deluxe roundtrip motor coach transportation, $20 game credit, dinner, snacks and all taxes and tips. No refunds will be given unless the trip is cancelled.

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