Note: No Meal Service on Wednesday 3/27, Thursday 3/28 and Friday 3/29 (no Breakfast, no Lunch).
 

Multi Purpose Dining Hall

2nd Qtr 2024 Arthritis Prevention & Agility (Tue. 10:00am)

Day(s): 
Tuesday
Class Capacity: 35 Prevent/Reduce Arthritis pain with specific exercises designed to keep your joints healthy and moving, coupled with fun agility exercises to increase your balance and speed of movement for fall prevention. Props will be used in this class so it will not be offered virtually. This is an in-person class only. Note that this class has TWO Sessions: Session 1 starts 4/2, Session 1 registration is March 18-22, 2024 (9am-2pm). Session 2 starts 5/14, Session 2 registration is May 6-10, 2024 (9am-2pm).
Instructor(s): 
Diane Adams
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2nd Qtr 2024 S.E.A.T. (Tue. 9:00am)

Day(s): 
Tuesday
Class Capacity: Onsite 35; Virtual unlimited. S.E.A.T., Supported Exercise for Ageless Training, is a brand new, chair-based fitness program that strengthens the body and mind, while improving balance and flexibility. It is a combination of cardio, strength, balance, posture, brain work, and more.  It's a complete workout from head to toe and it's all done in a chair, but you may also perform the exercises while standing. Check it out, it’s tons of fun! Note that this class has TWO Sessions: Session 1 starts 4/2, Session 1 registration is March 18-22, 2024 (9am-2pm). Session 2 starts 5/14, Session 2 registration is May 6-10, 2024 (9am-2pm).
Instructor(s): 
Diane Adams
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2nd Qtr 2024 Soulful Strut Line Dancing

Soulful Strut
Day(s): 
Monday
Class Capacity: Onsite 25; Virtual unlimited. Learn the classic soulful dances, while gaining great cardio benefits! Note that this class has TWO Sessions: Session 1 starts 4/1, Session 1 registration is March 18-22, 2024 (9am-2pm). Session 2 starts 5/13, Session 2 registration is May 6-10, 2024 (9am-2pm).
Instructor(s): 
Donna Jones
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2nd Qtr 2024 Chair Yoga

Senior Stretch (Chair Yoga)
Day(s): 
Monday
Class Capacity: Onsite 35; Virtual unlimited. Move your whole body through a complete series of seated and standing yoga poses. Chair support is offered to safely perform a variety of postures designed to increase flexibility, balance, and range of movement. Note that this class has TWO Sessions: Session 1 starts 4/1, Session 1 registration is March 18-22, 2024 (9am-2pm). Session 2 starts 5/13, Session 2 registration is May 6-10, 2024 (9am-2pm).
Instructor(s): 
Sonya Edwards
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2nd Qtr 2024 Bodyworks Plus Abs

Day(s): 
Monday
Class Capacity: Onsite 35; Virtual unlimited. This is an intermediate level fitness class that sculpts and tones the body. In 45 minutes, this workout takes you through a variety of exercises using dumbbells and body weight for resistance while moving to the beat of music. Over time, notice improvements in muscle tone, posture, balance, and strength. This workout can be modified to be performed seated in a chair. Note that this class has TWO Sessions: Session 1 starts 4/1, Session 1 registration is March 18-22, 2024 (9am-2pm). Session 2 starts 5/13, Session 2 registration is May 6-10, 2024 (9am-2pm).
Instructor(s): 
Sonya Edwards
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Holiday Luncheon

Please note: we have reached the capacity for this event.

You are invited to Benson's Holiday Luncheon.
Sponsored by the Friends of Benson.

Please join us for lunch, we want to spend this special day with you!

November 16, 12 - 2:00PM

While this is FREE of charge, you must be a member to participate.

Please RSVP by November 13, 2023 Call 404-613-4900 or stop by the front desk to sign up.

Movie Day, October 26, 2023

She's a Type-A Manhattan executive with a she-devil reputation, he's her harried assistant - but getting this odd couple married is the only way she won't lose her immigration visa in this deft comedy.
1 h 48 min, 2009, PG-13

When: Thursday, October 26, 2023
Where: MPDH Time: 1:30-3:30pm

**Light refreshments will be served**

4th Qtr 2023 Senior Strength & Balance

Theraband
Day(s): 
Wednesday
Class Capacity: Onsite 25; Virtual unlimited. A 45–50-minute class that includes a warm-up, resistance exercises that works the muscles of the body and support ranges, ending with stretches to relax the worked muscles. A lightweight band is needed to maximize benefits. This class is live at the center and simulcasted on ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/91942191938
Instructor(s): 
Diane Adams
Program: 

4th Qtr 2023 Cardio Tabata

Day(s): 
Friday
Class Capacity: Onsite 40; Virtual unlimited. A 45–50-minute interval training workout set to music. An 8-minute warm-up followed by 30 minutes of Tabata intervals (20 seconds of work and 10 seconds of rest). Workout concludes with 5 minutes of core work and a cool down stretch. One-, two- or three-pound weights can be used to increase the cardio intensity and muscle toning. Zoom Link:  https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87229537257
Instructor(s): 
Jennifer Jones
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4th Qtr 2023 S.E.A.T.

Day(s): 
Thursday
Class Capacity: Onsite 35; Virtual unlimited. S.E.A.T., Supported Exercise for Ageless Training, is a brand new, chair-based fitness program that strengthens the body and mind, while improving balance and flexibility. It is a combination of cardio, strength, balance, posture, brain work, and more.  It's a complete workout from head to toe and it's all done in a chair, but you may also perform the exercises while standing. Check it out, it’s tons of fun! This class is live at the center and simulcasted on ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/91942191938
Instructor(s): 
Diane Adams
Program: 

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