Senior Citizens Center is a Fun Daily Getaway

Tucked away on Vernon Woods Drive, The Dorothy C. Benson Senior Multipurpose Complex can be a great getaway for the elderly in Sandy Springs. 

The center has two clean, cozy yet spacious buildings. One side is dedicated to active independent seniors and the other is focused on more dependent seniors, ages 60 and over.

Each side has craft rooms, recreation areas, a fitness center and library, and more.

There's a computer lab and a pool for aquatic therapy. A doctor's office is open on Thursdays and accepts several forms of insurance.  And an auto tag office is available.

There are also getaways. The Benson Trailblazers have trips planned to Savannah and Destin, Fla. in April. Later this year, they are traveling to Egypt, Italy and Hawaii. 

The Benson Center is operated by Fulton County. The center is open 8 a.m-5 p.m., weekdays, and is located at 6500 Vernon Woods Drive. 404-705-4900.