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Events
Download April 2018 Event Schedule (v180402a)
Note: April 2018 Event Schedule still to be added to this page.
See new "draft" site
for an Event Calendar that includes April 2018 Events.
Upcoming Events
Dining Monday
through Friday, in the MPDH.
Breakfast time 8:30 - 9:30 am, $2.00 plus tax.
Lunch time
12:00 – 1:30 pm, $3.00 plus tax.
Meals available to registered participants and seniors
(55+). 
Fulton County Auto Tags, Serving “Seniors 55+”
Monday and
Wednesday, 10:00 am to 1:00 pm and 2:00 to 3:00 pm, next door to the doctor’s office in building
B. 
Free Blood Pressure Check
Every Tuesday, Ms. Frances Katapodis and Ms. Audrey
Valley, from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm, in the Lobby of building B. 
Medical Clinic
Every Thursday, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm, Medical Center Building
B.
Call 404 612 2358 for appointment.
Walkins are
welcomed.  “Ladies,
let’s talk about it…Women to Women”
Every Wednesday, from 10:00
to 11:00 am, in the Adult Day Lounge I.
An on-going group for women to experience support and bond with other
women in a safe, compassionate environment.
Group Facilitator, Nicole Wyche, MACC, NCC, and LAPC
eligible.
Sign up in the Fitness Center.
This program is not taking new members
at this time.  Stars
& Strikes
Every Wednesday.
Join us at “Leisure League”
for a fun day of bowling. $5 pays for shoe rental, three games, complimentary coffee
and much more.
See Nicole
in the fitness center of building B. AARP Foundation Tax-Aide. Free Tax Help!
2/5 – 4/16 (every Monday and Wednesday that we are open)
Please
bring government issued photo id, for direct deposit of refund or automatic debit of payment.
Please bring one of your bank checks.
All taxpayers are welcome regardless of age or
income.
For questions, call AARP.org/tax aide at 1 888 227 7669
10:00am – 2:00pm
Location: Benson Game
Room.
Sign in and take a seat in the Library of Building B. 
4/5 (Thursday) Drama/Acting Workshop
Benson participants will develop and
practice acting skills through reading and performances.
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Heavy Art Room 4/5 (Thursday) Benson Hike
Participants will partake in a leisure walk while others endure a more strenuous
hike.
Departing
9:00am, returning at 3:00pm.
See Nicole in the Fitness Center to sign up! 
4/5 (Thursday) S.C.R.A.M. Senior Crime Reduction Awareness Measures
This program
will assist seniors in combatting elder fraud, abuse and exploitation.
10:00am
- 12:00pm
Location: Conference Rooms A and B 
4/5 & 4/12 (Thursdays) Music Appreciation Workshop
Benson participants will
explore the history of the BLUES music through video, audio, recordings and guest
presenters.
10:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Conference Rooms A and B 
4/5 (Thursday) Newsletter Writing Workshop
Benson participants
will learn by doing: writing, photography, template, layout and publishing newsletters.
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: Computer Lab. 
4/5 (Thursday) Benson Chorus Workshop
Benson participants
will learn and sing songs of various styles and genres.
1:30pm - 3:30pm
Location: Neighborhood Center (Bldg. C)
Purple Room 
4/6 (Friday) Beginner’s Keyboard
Workshops
Benson participants will learn the basic notes on the keyboard
as well as learn to play easy songs.
10:00am - 12pm
Location: Computer Lab 
4/19 & 4/26 (Thursdays) Music Appreciation Workshops
Benson
participants will explore the history of Rock n Roll music through videos, audio recordings and guest presenters.
10:00am
- 12:00pm
Location: Conference Rooms A and B 
4/19 (Thursday) Senior Chiropractic Care
Benson participants will learn
eight amazing benefits of chiropractic care.
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Location: Conference Rooms A and B 
4/25 (Wednesday) More or Less Players Roswell-Group
Benson participants
and guest will enjoy this amazing performance.
1:30pm - 2:00pm
Location: Multi Purpose Dining Hall 
Benson’s Beauty Salon Closed, in
Hair Salon, Building A
Our Beauty Salon is closed for the
moment.
Additional Meetings and ProgramsHand
& Foot/Canasta
Mondays, 12:00 - 4:00, Neighborhood Center (Building
C)
Learn/Play for fun Benson’s Book Club - Reading Group
3rd Monday of the month, 1:00 - 2:00, Conference Room A
(Facilitator: Amelia Reid) Bridge - Open to all
Every Tuesday, 9:00 - 4:00, in the Game Room (building B)
Play for
fun. Free Blood Pressure Check
Every Tuesday,
10:00 - 12:00, Lobby Multipurpose Building Ask Chef Quentin
Every Tuesday, 1:00 - 1:45, Multi-Purpose Dining Hall
Chef Quentin will
be available to answer any of your dining questions. North Area Council on Aging Monthly
Workshop
1st Wednesday of the month, 10:30am, Conference Rooms A and
B
Workshop Topics:
May:Older Americans Month
June and July: Summer Break
August: How to Slow the Aging Brain?
September: Learning New Things …
October: Stress
Impact on the Aging Brain
November: Rest, Exercise, and Brain Games
December: Holiday Repast
Benson Caregiver’s Support Group
4th Tuesday of
the month, 4:00 - 6:00, Benson Adult Day Lounge 1
(Call to register 404-612-2360) “Open Mic” & Department of Watershed:
Senior Outreach Program on Water/Sewer
1st Wednesday of the month, 1:00
- 2:00, Multi-Purpose Dining Hall Friends of Benson Meeting
2nd Wednesday of the month,
10:00 - 12:00, Conference Rooms A and B Birthday Celebration
3rd Wednesday of the month, 12:30, Multi-Purpose Dining Hall Mahjong - all levels are invited
Every Thursday, 12:30
- 4:00, Building C Land Fitness Orientation
Every Thursday, 1:00 - 2:00, Fitness Center
Sign-up at the receptionist
desk Texas Hold’em - “Poker”
Every Thursday, 1:00 - 3:00, Conference Room A
All Levels AARP Driver Safety Class
$15 member $20 non-member
4th Thursday, 9:00 - 4:00, Conference Rooms A and B
Dates & Instructors:
01/25 - Jerry
02/22 - Warren
03/29 - Jerry
04/26 - Warren
05/31 - Jerry
06/28-
Warren Aquatics Orientation
Every
Friday, 9:30 - 10:30, Pool Area
By appointment only (Sign-up at the receptionist
desk)
Chess with Tony - Learn/play for fun
Every Friday, 9:30 - 12:00, Game Room 
BOCCE
This ancient game, whose modern
adaptation most closely resembles bowling, requires skill, strategy and just a little luck.
Every Tuesday and Friday, 10:00 - 12:00, Bocce Court next to Building A Benson
Chorus - "All voices are invited”
Every Wednesday, 2:00 - 3:00, Multi-Purpose Dining Hall
Chess with Sophie (For Beginners)
Every
Friday, 12:00 - 1:00, Conference Room A Social Bridge - Learn/Play for fun
Every Friday, 12:00 - 4:00, Game Room
All experienced players are welcome. Open Computer Lab
Every Friday, 1:00 - 3:00, Computer Lab Social
Bridge “ Scheduled” games only
Every Friday, 1:00 - 4:00, Multi-Purpose Dining Hall
2018 Day Trips3/1/18 (Thursday)
The Daughter of the Regiment
Presented by the Atlanta Opera-Cobb Energy Centre.
$15 (cash only) entry and transportation included.
Departing Benson 9:00am, returning 3:00pm, Showtime: 11:00am – Runtime: 1.5 hrs.
Tickets sales begin: 8:30am on Monday December 4th, 2017, limit two tickets
per person.
See Lila in the Administrative
Area.
3/21/18 (Wednesday) Synergy
Presented by Kennesaw State University - Cobb Energy Centre.
$5 per person (Free Event, this is for transportation cost only).
We depart from the Benson
Center at 10:00am and return 1:00pm (ShowTime: 11:00am - Runtime: 1.0 hour).
See Lila in Administrative Office.X 
3/27 (Tuesday) Gibbs Garden
Benson participants will travel to Gibbs
Garden to enjoy the Daffodil Festival.
Departing from the Benson
Center at 9:00am and return 4:00pm.
2018 Travel3/22/18 - 3/24/18 (Thursday - Friday)
Historic
Mobile Alabama
Featuring the “Festival
of Flowers” 25th Anniversary
Double: $459, Single: $565, $100 deposit
upon reservation, Check or credit cards accepted.
See Flier in the lobby for more
information.
Contact Dixie Pounds, phone 678 297 6140 with the Alpharetta Adult Activity
Center. 4/20/18 - 4/27/2018 (Friday to Friday) Viking River Cruises,
Seven night Rhine River Cruise, Viking Embla
From $2,924 per person, plus air from Atlanta
only $295
Trip details available in the lobby.
Contact Dixie Pounds, phone 678 297 6140, with the Alpharetta
Adult Activity Center.
Trip details available in the lobby. 6/4/18-6/8/18 (Monday - Friday)
The Ark Encounter & Creation Museum
$599 per person, includes: 5 days and 4 nights, motorcoach transportation,
4 nights lodging, 8 meals, admission to the “new, stunning – Art Encounter,” admission to the Famous Creation
Museum, admission to the Newport Aquarium, admission to the National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and much more
Contact Dixie Pounds, phone 678 297 6140, with the Alpharetta Adult Activity Center.
9/14/18 - 9/16/18 (Friday - Sunday)
Shrimp
& Grits – “The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival”
Double:
$345, Single: $499, $100 deposit upon reservation, Check or credit cards accepted.
See
Flier in the lobby for more information.
Contact Dixie Pounds, phone 678 297 6140
with the Alpharetta Adult Activity Center. 11/24/18 - 11/26/18 (Saturday to Monday)
Christmas in Historic Savannah
Featuring: “A Christmas Boat Parade – Savannah Style”
Double: $559, Singe: $689,
$100 deposit due upon registration.
See fliers in the lobby for more information.
Contact Dixie Pounds, phone 678
297 6140 with the Alpharetta Adult Activity Center.
2018 Benson's Holiday and Closing Schedule01.01.18
New Year's Day
01.15.18 Martin Luther King Day
02.19.18 President's Day
05.28.18 Memorial Day
07.04.18
Independence Day
09.03.18 Labor Day
10.08.18 Columbus Day
11.12.18 Veterans Day
11.22.18 - 11.23.18 Thanksgiving
Holidays
12.24.18 - 12.25.18 Christmas Holidays
Benson Class Sessions/Registration Dates (January 2018 - December 2018)
SESSION
1 - Week of January 02 - March 12, 2018 Session
2 - Class Registration - Monday, 3/12 - Friday, 3/23 Instructor
Planning & Maintenance - Monday, 3/19 - Friday, 3/30 Open Swim & Open Gym Only SESSION 2 - Week of April 02 - June 11, 2018 Session 3 - Class Registration - Monday, 6/11 - Friday, 6/22 Instructor Planning & Maintenance - Monday, 6/18 - Friday, 6/29 Open Swim & Open Gym Only SESSION 3 - Week of July 02 - Sept 10, 2018 Session 4 - Class Registration - Monday, 9/10 - Friday,
9/21 Instructor Planning & Maintenance - Monday, 9/17 - Friday,
9/28 Open Swim & Open Gym Only SESSION
4 - Week of October 01 - December 10, 2018 Session
1 - 2019 - Class Registration - Monday, 12/03 - Friday, 12/14 Instructor Planning
& Maintenance –Monday, 12/17 – Friday, 12/31 Open Swim & Open Gym Only
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