On March 21, 2024 the Senior Citizen Council of Cobb had our Annual Meeting. The meeting included the election of Officers for 2024 and 2025.
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Save the date! Please stop at the Senior Citizen Council booth at the Cobb County Senior Annual Services Expo and Marketplace is returning on Wednesday, April 24th, from 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM. Join us at the Cobb Civic Center (548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta) for a fun and informative event! Admission and parking are free and open to the public! Here's what you can expect: • Connect with vendors offering a wide range of services, including: o Senior living o Medicare o Safety o Hearing o Wellness o Food o Skin care o Travel o And More! • Get free health screenings provided by Northside Hospital. • Attend informative seminars.
Just ask for us at the front desk and they will direct you to our meeting room or you may attend via ZOOM. Our meetings are held every 2nd Friday of each month. They are typically working meetings at which suggestions and input from all are encouraged. However, for the sake of efficiency, we discourage guests speakers and prohibit any hard selling of goods or services. Meetings are also accessible via ZOOM though we'd prefer to meet you in person. Opt-in to our mail list and you will be receive meeting notices containing the ZOOM meeting link in a timely manner.
By attending this community forum, you'll have the opportunity to share your personal experience with Alzheimer's disease and dementia as well as give input on how the Association can best serve your community. Light refreshments will be provided. Stop by the Senior Citizen Council table at the event.
Just ask for us at the front desk and they will direct you to our meeting room or you may attend via ZOOM. Our meetings are held every 2nd Friday of each month. They are typically working meetings at which suggestions and input from all are encouraged. However, for the sake of efficiency, we discourage guests speakers and prohibit any hard selling of goods or services. Meetings are also accessible via ZOOM though we'd prefer to meet you in person. Opt-in to our mail list and you will be receive meeting notices containing the ZOOM meeting link in a timely manner.
The April 19 Board Meeting will be on ZOOM only.
Do you have something to say about public transportation available to Cobb Senior Citizens? Here's your chance to ask the Cobb Directors of Transportation and Cobb Senior Services how much of the County's budget is being allocated to meet the travel needs of Seniors. You'll also hear about the proposed Cobb Mobility (30-year) SPLOST tax to be voted on in this year's General Election and how it affects Seniors. Additionally, paid members will have the chance to vote for volunteers who will lead the Senior Council this year. (You can meet Senior Council leaders in person at our Meet and Greet on Friday, March 8th also showing on this webpage.) Please read the notice in its entirety. The event is FREE but you must register here by clicking the "REGISTER HERE" button.
This meet and greet will be for any member interested in becoming more active in helping advocate for Cobb seniors. We will also be finalizing activities and events for 2024 to be presented at the Annual Meeting. You are welcome to join us and offer your ideas.
Just ask for us at the front desk and they will direct you to our meeting room or you may attend via ZOOM. Our meetings are held every 2nd Friday of each month. They are typically working meetings at which suggestions and input from all are encouraged. However, for the sake of efficiency, we discourage guests speakers and prohibit any hard selling of goods or services. Meetings are also accessible via ZOOM though we'd prefer to meet you in person. Opt-in to our mail list and you will be receive meeting notices containing the ZOOM meeting link in a timely manner.
Our meetings are held every 2nd Friday of each month. They are typically working meetings at which suggestions and input from all are encouraged. However, for the sake of efficiency, we discourage guests speakers and prohibit any hard selling of goods or services. Meetings are also accessible via ZOOM though we'd prefer to meet you in person. Opt-in to our mail list and you will be receive meeting notices containing the ZOOM meeting link in a timely manner.
On March 21, 2024 the Senior Citizen Council of Cobb had our Annual Meeting. The meeting included the election of Officers for 2024 and 2025.
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East Cobb Islamic Center has a free medical clinic in East Cobb. Ask them about Free medical exam and discounted lab work and prescriptions. The clinic is open every Saturday, 9 a.m. - noon. Patients must sign in by 11 a.m. No appointments necessary. Location: 1000 Johnson Ferry Road Building E, Suite 220.
Learn MoreCobb Worksource Georgia is a comprehensive employment resource designed to help residents of Cobb County, Georgia find meaningful employment opportunities. The listings on this link are often updated so be sure to return to this page periodically to see what's new!
Learn MoreThis article is provided by a firm in Pennsylvania but the information applies to those is Georgia as well. The article explains how a Federal Tax Credit might pay for any taxes that you might owe, resulting in a potential tax refund.
Learn MoreWhether you are new to Cobb County, Georgia or entering a new stage in life and looking for something exciting to do you may find the answer in this friendly group. Newcomers of Cobb County, a women's social club, offers an open door to making new friends and finding activities you will enjoy. Learn more about this group here: When you open the page, be sure to click on their "activities" button.
Learn MoreGeorgia residents, age 62 and older, may attend credit classes and pay no tuition. Proof of age is required for the exemption; however, textbook costs and any associated fees remain the student's responsibility. Admission is available on a space-available basis and does not apply to continuing education (non-credit) classes. The Senior Citizen tuition rate designation must be requested by the student and is not automatically granted.
Learn MoreWhile, at first glance, some may believe the new statute expands the rights of grandparents seeking visitation, the revised statute actually raises the burden of proof for grandparents. See full article.
Learn MoreMeals On Wheels Atlanta manages a first-come, first-served grant-funded home repair services program for eligible Cobb County homeowners. The program aims to provide single-family residential system upgrades and health and safety modifications for seniors, veterans and low-income homeowners of Cobb County at 80% and below the area median income.
Learn MoreThis video provides comprehensive guidance and information for individuals navigating the process of divorce. It's a worthwhile 30 minutes for those about to experience an emotional legal process. The Law Library is valuable resource in Cobb County and the first 2 minutes explains how the "Legal Aid" office can be helpful. If you know of anyone contemplating divorce or is in the processes of one, please share this video.
Learn MoreNo-cost tax help is available from AARP and the IRS. Learn more here:
Learn MoreContact them immediately if you or the Veteran or service member in your life is showing signs of crisis, such as: -Talking about feeling hopeless -Experiencing anxiety or agitation -Increasing risky behaviors or substance use
Learn MoreInteresting article on the states in which budget-conscious seniors are residing.
Learn MoreNo one type is more important than another, and engaging in a variety of pastimes can help you maintain a vibrant and independent life. Whether you're a healthy retiree or in need of a little physical, mental, or emotional "tune-up," there are plenty of fun activities for seniors that you can try out.
Learn MoreWhen your adult child: -Tries to engage you through shame with pressuring demands, -Is emotionally abusive -Fails to acknowledge your love and/or the positive things you have done, you may have to draw the line and say, or at the very least, think, enough!
Learn MoreAre you faced with past due utilities, rent, or mortgage? Might you need help with making a deposit on an apartment or emergency shelter? Click the Learn More button form more details.
Learn MoreFrom Medicare.gov Whether you’re planning ahead or need to make an unexpected decision, there’s a lot to think about when choosing the right nursing home for you or your loved one. Click below to find and compare nursing homes in your area. Personalize your results by filtering for what matters most to you — like inspection results, location, quality ratings, and more.
Learn MoreThis is a video worth watching. This is an interview with a woman from the Better Business Bureau about the different kinds of scams we are all vulnerable to regardless of age. She is speaking from Texas, but these things happen nationwide. Have a listen and be sure to read the comments under the video from others who share their experiences with shady callers.
Learn MoreAt 70 years old, you can expect to see some changes in your physical appearance. You may notice that your skin is not as elastic as it used to be and you may have more wrinkles. Your hair may also be thinner and grayer than it was when you were younger. These changes are all part of the aging process and are nothing to worry about. Click the link to read the full article.
Learn MoreSocial Security Disability benefits can be a complicated subject.. To qualify for SSD benefits, you need to meet the following criteria: Worked in a job that paid into Social Security taxes for a certain length of time. Have a medical condition that the SSA considers a disability. Unable to work because of that medical condition. But there's more to it! Click here.
Learn MoreGood nutrition is important at every age, but sometimes seniors don’t eat the way they should. It may be difficult for them to cook, or they may be taking prescription medicines that dull their appetites. Meals on Wheels delivers hot, nutritious food to Cobb County seniors who can no longer prepare meals for themselves. To see if you qualify for the program, call 770-528-5364.
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ESTATE PLANNING & ASSET PROTECTION Q&A | 26 Oct 2023 | Thursday | Holbrook Residences Ackworth |
BECOMING A MEDICARE FRAUD FIGHTER | 28 Sep 2023 | Thursday | Powder Springs Senior Center |
NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZENS DAY 2023 | 23 Aug 2023 | Wednesday | Piedmont Church, East Cobb |
FREE RESOURCES FOR SENIORS EXPO | 02 Jun 2023 | Friday | Acworth Community Center |
SCC 2023 ANNUAL MEETING EVENT | 24 Feb 2023 | Friday | Cobb Senior Services, Marietta |
NATIONAL SENIOR CITIZEN DAY 2022 | 26 Oct 2022 | Wednesday | Marietta, GA, USA |
The event happens on the first of each month. In partnership with Project U First, South Cobb Regional Library is hosting a hygiene product donation drive.
Read MoreApril 8th. 1:45 to 3p.m. South Cobb Regional Library. 805 Clay Rd, Mableton, Ga 30126. Eclipse glasses will only be given out during the viewing party.
Read MoreMonday, April 8th. 1:45 to 4p.m 1 pair of viewing glasses provided per family. West Cobb Regional Library. 1750 Dennis Kemp Lane, Kennesaw, GA 30152. (770) 528-4699
Read MoreFREE parking and admission. Wednesday, April 24, 10a.m. to 2:30p.m. Cobb Civic Center, 548 South Marietta Parkway SE, Marietta. Lots of FREE give-aways, health screenings and seminars. Tons of vendors.
Read MoreLearn about gardening, plant supplies, bird and bee products, etc. Plant sale. Friday, April 19th & 20th, 10a.m. to 4p.m. at the Jim Miller Park.
Read MoreIt's Baack! And there is more to it than just food. Grab a friend and check it out! 10a.m. to 5p.m. Mableton House Complex, 5239 Floyd Road, Mableton.
Read More• Corporate logo and contact information included at end of each newsletter • Feature article about sponsor included • Social Media recognition.
Educational Seminars $1,000 for 4 (or $300 for 1) • Shorter training modules over lunch • Opportunity to address attendees; provide materials • Social Media and website recognition • Thank you letter • Cobb County locations vary.
• Six-foot table at Expo • Corporate logo (incl. a live link to your webpage) and contact information included for 3 bulletins • Short synopsis of company’s community service on website • Social Media recognition • PLUS • Premium table location at Expo • (Self-provided) Corporate banner displayed • Company Name on print and digital advertising • (Self-provided) Collateral placed in each attendee’s expo bag • Mention in post-event correspondence to attendees • Right of first refusal at next large-scale event
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