Cobb Senior Events, June 7-13

Bingo Bonanza

1-3 p.m., Friday, June 8

Cost: $3 Cobb residents/ $4 Non-residents.

Call North Cobb Senior Center 770-975-7740 for information.

Food for Thought

12-1:30 p.m., Wednesday, June 13: Cooking for One

Cost: $5 Cobb residents/$6 Non-residents

Cooking for One: Do you want some simple but delicious meals that you can prepare quickly with 5 ingredients? Registered Dietitian Barbara Woodhouse with Atherton Place will demonstrate a few quick dishes to sample and discuss the importance of a healthy, balanced meal.

Call North Cobb Senior Center 770-975-7740 for information.

East Cobb Senior Center

Blood Pressure Screening

10 a.m.-12 p.m., Thursday, June 7

Call East Cobb Senior Center 770-509-4900 for more details.

The History Corner

10-11:30 a.m., Monday, June 11;

Ancient Rome: The Rise of Apartments

Free; Registration required

Across major cities around the world, high-rise apartment buildings are the mainstay of the modern urban skyline. In this eye opening program we will travel to the Roman seaport of Ostia, where a number of these ancient apartments still exist. Like their modern descendants, these apartments provide more than just places to live, offering baths, cleaners and restaurants all housed in complexes several stories high. From ancient Italy we will travel to Bath, England to learn about the brilliantly designed Roman baths. Join us for this fascinating armchair journey! Call East Cobb Senior Center 770-509-4900 for more details.

Biography-Life Stories Through Time: Peter the Great

10-11:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 13

Free; Registration required

Peter the Great towered over his people. He was a physical giant determined to shatter tradition and force his nation into the modern world. He established a navy, westernized the army and brought science, culture and medicine to Russia. He was also a ruthless and brutal leader known for torturing and executing his own sons. Join us for the story, with location footage and art of the world of Peter the Great, the czar who forged an empire.

Call East Cobb Senior Center 770-509-4900 for reservations.

Stardust Dance Club

7:30-10:30 p.m., Friday, June 8

Band: Junction; Theme: Roaring Twenties; Attire: Dressy/Formal

Join the Stardust Dance Club for an evening of Ballroom Dancing. Call Nick Martin at 770-617-8022 for details.

Card Stamping with Margaret

1–3 p.m., Wednesday, June 13

Cost: $5 for supplies to instructor on the day of class

Space is limited; registration required. 

Call West Cobb Senior Center 770-528-8200 for details and registration.

Freeman Poole Senior Center

Bingo Bash

1-3 p.m., Thursday, June 7

Cost: $3 Cobb resident; $4 Non-resident

Win gift certificates to local restaurants! Multiple tickets can be purchased.

Call Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations.

Blood Pressure Check

12-3 p.m., Thursday, June 7

Cost: Free

Call Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations.

Monday Movie Madness: Country Strong

1-3 p.m., Monday, June 11

Cost: $2 Cobb Resident; $3 Non-Resident; Ticket required; Starring: Garrett Hedlund, Gwyneth Paltrow, Leighton Meester. A drama centered on a rising country-music songwriter who sparks with a fallen star. Together, they mount his ascent and her comeback, which leads to romantic complications involving her husband/manager and a beauty queen-turned-singer.

Call Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations.

Treat Yourself Tuesdays

11:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 12; El Solecito Mexican Restaurant, Veteran’s Memorial Highway.

Cost: On Your Own; Registration required.

Get to know other people and enjoy the social gathering. This will be a fun time! Meet at restaurant. Call Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations

Bunco

1–3 p.m., Wednesday, June 13

Cost: Free

Join us for a fun, easy game of dice that promises to be a good time and a chance to win prizes. Call Freeman Poole Senior Center at 770-801-3400 for details and reservations.