Enter the Mamie George Community Center at the right time and you’ll find a roomful of seniors pounding their drumsticks on exercise balls, following the energetic lead of Agestrong’s senior fitness expert Nick Jackson.

“We love working with churches and other organizations to offer classes that help seniors stay fit,” says Benjamin (Benji) Villalon, owner and trainer at Agestrong Fitness. Agestrong also offers in-home personal training to active adults who are 50+.

“Our seniors love it,” says Gladys Brumfield, senior executive director of the Mamie George Community Center. “Our partnership with Agestrong offers three classes every week – the Stretch and Flex class, Aerobics, and the popular Drum Fit class.”

Both Benji and Gladys agree that the Drum Fit class is a favorite among the center’s senior visitors. “It provides great cognitive brain health and motor skills,” Benji explains.

Benji is uniquely qualified to offer senior fitness programs with more than 10 years of experience in training individuals of all ages and numerous certifications. He says, “Establishing lasting personal relationships is what drives me – being able to see my clients’ results and transformations is the cherry on top.”

The Drum Fit class is just one of many senior wellness activities offered at the center. They have a dedicated gym for seniors, offer art classes, have a library with books, TVs, puzzles and other games, as well as other fitness classes, including zumba, yoga, and line dancing.

“We offer a hot, nutritious meal on weekdays for our 60+ seniors. Between the classes, activities and lunch program, we see 120 seniors every day,” Gladys explains. “We also have a food pantry that helps 1,200 families put meals on their tables every week.”

“Our senior wellness programs are the best kept secret in Fort Bend,” Gladys continues. “But we don’t want to be a secret. We want to help all of our neighbors stay strong!”

“We love our partnership with Catholic Charities and helping our county’s seniors to age well and keep moving,” Benji concludes. “If you’re not sure you’ll enjoy the workout, just drop by during the Drum Fit class. Participants tell us they look forward to it every week!”

Catholic Charities
281-202-6200
Mamie George Community Center
1111 Collins Rd.
Richmond, TX 77469
catholiccharities.org/mgcc

Agestrong Fitness
1-866-927-2348 (BFIT)
Servicing Sugar Land, Richmond, Rosenberg, Missouri City & Houston
agestrongfitness.co