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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