Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County

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 receiving meeting notices containing the ZOOM meeting link in a timely manner. These meetings are open to all Cobb seniors.

Medicare EXPO and Update is a briefing and Q&A with Medicare providers to learn about Medicare disruptions that will affect your budget in January including: Premium adjustments Expanded eligibility for low-income Deductions and "Donut hole" eliminations Registration required Click below for more information

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 receiving meeting notices containing the ZOOM meeting link in a timely manner. These meetings are open to all Cobb seniors.

Please make a note to join United Military Care and over 100 partners, including the Veterans Administration and Georgia Department of Veteran Services, at the largest veteran resource fair in Georgia!

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 receiving meeting notices containing the ZOOM meeting link in a timely manner. These meetings are open to all Cobb seniors.

David Blake, a forensic Specialist from the Division of Aging Services, GA Department of Human Services will give overview of abuse, neglect, and exploitation involving vulnerable and at-risk adults, the laws in Georgia relating to abuse, the different agencies that respond and where to report suspected abuse.

We are expected to have over 80 vendors - 25 of which will be services and products specifically relevant to older adults. The Senior Citizen Council is collaborating with the Gary Hill Network, a networking organization that has been promoting local businesses in Cobb for decades. Come learn about convenient services available right in our neighborhood. It's FREE but registration is required.

Stop by the Senior Citizen Council Booth!! MARIETTA, GA (August 3, 2023) – Cobb County Senior Services is once again partnering with the North Georgia State Fair for Senior Day! Adults age 55+ are invited on Friday, September 20 for a morning of fun and free activities. Admission, parking, and special activities for seniors are FREE and will take place from 9 am – 1 pm before the fair opens; when the fair opens at 4 pm, everyone age 55+ gets in FREE. For more information: https://www.northgeorgiastatefair.com/daily-specials

This meeting will be on Zoom only. 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 receiving meeting notices containing the ZOOM meeting link in a timely manner. These meetings are open to all Cobb seniors.

The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb celebrates National Senior Citizens Day. Each year SCC holds a celebratory award luncheon on National Senior Citizens Day. The awardees are presented with a proclamation of Life Achievement issued and presented by a Cobb County Commissioner. The celebration includes lunch, music and entertainment for the attendees. PLEASE register by August 31 so we get an accurate food count.

The Senior Citizen Council of Cobb is excited to participate once again in the Cobb County International Festival, which will be held 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Saturday, August 24. This free event will feature a wide variety of local and international music and art, eclectic dancing, delicious culinary options, imaginative crafts, beautiful jewelry, a kids’ corner, and many other vendors. Cobb County held its inaugural International Festival in 2019. It was a success, widely attended, and well received by the business and local community. We hope you will stop at our booth return to celebrate the diversity of cultures within Cobb County. This is a free event. Free parking and admission to the event. This event takes place both indoors and outdoors. Jim R. Miller Park & Event Center 2245 Callaway Rd SW, Marietta, GA 30008

Learn about patients' rights and managing one's own health care. Is your doctor really hearing you? Are you charged for services not received or requested? Do you understand your treatment plan? Who can help when you have a complaint? How do you safely reduce the number of medications you are on? When should you replace your doctor? FREE entry but you must register to save your seat.

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 receiving meeting notices containing the ZOOM meeting link in a timely manner. These meetings are open to all Cobb seniors.

What is the difference between rightsizing & downsizing? Modifying to prevent moving. Where do you begin? Why senior moves are different. What assistance is available? What role does the family play in a senior move? BRING A FAMILY MEMBER!

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 receiving meeting notices containing the ZOOM meeting link in a timely manner. These meetings are open to all Cobb seniors.

Come learn how the proposal will increase public transportation options for Cobb senior citizens. A tax increase (Mobility SPLOST) will pay for this new plan which will be on your ballot on November 5, 2024. We need as many Cobb seniors as possible to be part of this conversation. Here is your chance to directly ask questions and share your concerns with County officials.

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. Subscribe to our e-BULLETIN and you will receive information on meetings and events. Below is the notices containing the ZOOM meeting link in a timely manner. Join Zoom Meeting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82200998451?pwd=Nk5mSE5FNEZSQWlzUUZxVVA5U2lzQT09 Meeting ID: 822 0099 8451 Passcode: 570996

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.

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.