Cobb's Safety Village and our Fire Department team up to help eligible seniors keep track of the status of their smoke alarms to make sure they work and are working! Go along and watch what our team does! CLICK HERE to watch the video
Read MoreFounded in 1973, we are a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization in Georgia, run by seniors who volunteer to advocate for better public policies for those over 55 years of age.
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.
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.
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.
Cobb's Safety Village and our Fire Department team up to help eligible seniors keep track of the status of their smoke alarms to make sure they work and are working! Go along and watch what our team does! CLICK HERE to watch the video
Read MoreCobb County has received reports of text messages claiming to be from Cobb Elections and Voter Registration.
Read MoreCobb County Senior Services has a new exciting evidence-based program called Aging Mastery, designed to help older adults learn to age with purpose.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreCobb County Senior Services is hosting multiple farmers markets around the county this summer! Join us at your nearest senior center to pick up fresh fruits and vegetables while supporting your local famers.
Read MoreOn 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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Read MoreThis page lists the recent monthly e-BULLETIN's from the Senior Citizen Council of Cobb
Website Resources for Cobb Seniors provides a comprehensive directory of local services, programs, and resources designed to meet the unique needs of senior citizens in the Cobb area.
Learn MoreMesothelioma is a rare and aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure. It affects the protective tissue lining the lungs, abdomen, heart, and testes. Life expectancy after diagnosis is 12 to 21 months with treatment. Learn more about mesothelioma here:
Learn MoreOlder adults are learning more about cancers and other health risks that might affect them. Age is the most significant risk factor for developing cancer, with people 65 and older comprising 60% of all cancer patients.
Learn MoreWhat can make a home more safe and convenient? A ramp, grab bars near toilets, organized drawers, shower doors instead of curtains, levers instead of door knobs. Find out more here.
Learn MoreThis is a list of senior discounts available for seniors from www.theseniorlist.com and AARP.
Learn MoreFrom AARP, 14 supermarkets that give seniors a discount.
Learn MoreSome people simply want to believe, for example, that humans have the biggest brains on the planet or that we can recall crystal clear memories that exactly replicate the experience. As it turns out, neither is true.
Learn MoreThere are senior discounts available for nearly everything, from retail and restaurants to travel and leisure activities. From Senior Living.org
Learn MoreThe Apple stores conduct learning sessions on iPhone, iPad, photos and other technologies. Whether you’re new to Apple or need a refresher on the latest products and features, these sessions will get you up and running quickly.
Learn MoreThings are changing in our society which means lifestyles need to change as well. Even if you are not moving to a different home, decluttering goes a long way towards greater peace of mind and safety in your immediate space. This article is a worthwhile read.
Learn MoreCobb Mentoring Matters is a school-based mentoring program matching Cobb students ages 10 to 18 with volunteers from the community. Cobb Mentoring Matters program is a great opportunity for Cobb seniors to engage students with Cobb students.
Learn MoreChairwoman Cupid makes it easy to set up a meeting with her. If you want to talk one-on-one, follow this link to her scheduler to book a 15-minute phone meeting. When it's time for the call, we will contact you, so be sure to share your best phone number. Email the chairwoman's assistant Delisa Eaton with any questions about the process. To schedule a chat, just email delisa.eaton@cobbcounty.org.
Adjustable beds can be a make a big difference in your sleep, but come at a cost. See the options to lower your out-of-pocket expense.
Learn MoreDid you know that flushing or throwing you medicines in the trash is hazardous to your community or household? Here are some guidelines you may not have been aware of.
Learn MoreEast 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 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 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 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 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 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 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.
Learn MoreOlder adults are learning more about cancers and other health risks that might affect them. Age is the most significant risk factor for developing cancer, with people 65 and older comprising 60% of all cancer patients.
Thank you for your interest in showcasing your products or services at our upcoming Medicare EXPO and Update Wednesday October 13th, 2024. We are a 100% volunteer non-profit senior advocacy group run by seniors for seniors. We are largely funded by events such as this EXPO. Your participation not only helps us cover event expenses, but it helps keep our educational seminars, luncheons and Senior Day celebrations funded.
Learn MoreThank you for your interest in showcasing your products or services at our community expo on Saturday, October 5, 2024. We are a 100% volunteer non-profit senior advocacy group run by seniors for seniors. We are largely funded by events such as this expo. Your participation not only helps us cover event expenses but it helps keep our educational seminars, celebrations, luncheons or legislative sessions free to Cobb's older adults. If you might be interested in leading a seminar or hosting an event at your facility, please contact us for further discussion. Can't wait to see you at the expo! -- Senior Citizen Council of Cobb County (SCC)
Learn MoreClick below to review the Bylaws of the Senior Citizen Council of Cobb and the 2024/25 Board of Directors
Title | Date | Day | Location |
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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 |