1st Qtr 2025 Soulful Strut Line Dancing
Day(s):
Monday
Onsite Class Capacity: 35
Come, learn the latest and Classic Soulful Line Dances, while gaining great cardio benefits!
Instructor(s):
Donna Jones
Program:
Location:
Multi Purpose Dining Hall
Hello Participants,
Due to Winter Storm 2026, all Senior Multipurpose Facilities will be closed on Monday, January 26. As a result, all programming will be canceled for the day.
If you would like to continue your daily workout from home, you may use our YouTube channel at your convenience. Please see the link below:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdgVNt697h9gEaQH5DYwVlQ?view_as=subscriber
If you are in need of additional resources or assistance, please reach out to STARline (Soaring Through Aging Resources). STARline is a free information and referral service for Fulton County seniors aged 60 and older, their families, caregivers, and the community. STARline helps seniors who wish to remain in their homes and serves as a gateway to community resources.
To speak with a specialist, please call 404-613-6000 between 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
Please stay safe and warm, and we look forward to seeing you when facilities reopen.
Sincerely,
Dorothy Benson Staff & Department of Senior Services
1st Qtr 2025 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.
This class is live at the center and simulcasted on ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/91942191938
Instructor(s):
Sonya Edwards
Program:
1st Qtr 2025 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.
This class is live at the center and simulcasted on ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/91942191938
Instructor(s):
Sonya Edwards
Program:
Annual Holiday Luncheon
Join us and kick off the Holiday Season with our Annual Holiday Luncheon.
When: Thursday, November 14 2024, at Noon.
Location: Dorothy C. Benson Center, MPDH.
This event is FREE!!
For Benson Center Members only.
Please RSVP by November 12th Call (404) 613-4900 or stop by the Front Desk.
This event is sponsored by the Friends of Benson.
4th Qtr 2024 S.E.A.T. (Thursday)
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:
Benson's 26th Anniversary Gala and Silent Auction
Thursday, October 23th, 2025 from 4:00pm to 7:00pm:
Dorothy Benson Center's 26th Anniversary and Silent Auction (Bid, Donate, Support).
Tickets On Sale Now!
$30.00 (Non-Refundable)
Tuesdays & Thursdays, 11:30am – 1:30pm
Multipurpose Bldg. B Lobby
Attire: "After Five Glitz & Glamour"
Ticket Price Includes:
4th Qtr 2024 Cardio Tabata
Day(s):
Friday
Class Capacity: Onsite 35; 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.
This class is live at the center and simulcasted on ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/91942191938
Instructor(s):
Jennifer Jones
Program:
Location:
4th Qtr 2024 S.E.A.T. (Thursday)
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:
4th Qtr 2024 Strength & Balance (10:30am)
Day(s):
Wednesday
Class Capacity: Onsite 35; Virtual unlimited.
A total body workout with a focus on strengthening the core and limbs while amplifying the body’s movement through stretch, improving overall balance, posture, muscle tone & mobility.
This class is live at the center and simulcasted on ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/91942191938
Instructor(s):
Diane Adams
Program:
4th Qtr 2024 Cardio Strength
Day(s):
Tuesday
Class Capacity: Onsite 35; Virtual unlimited.
A 45-50-minute class that consists of 20 minutes of low impact cardio set to music, 20 minutes of strength, core, and balance training.
Light weight dumbbells are optional but recommended.
Class concludes with a cool down and stretch.
This class is live at the center and simulcasted on ZOOM: https://zoom.us/j/91942191938
Instructor(s):
Jennifer Jones
Program:
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