Coastal Virginia · Your next chapter
More friendship. More possibilities. A place to feel at home.
Explore waterfront communities, care at home and practical ideas for making the most of life in Coastal Virginia. Start with the lifestyle you want—and the support that fits.
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An earlier decision gives you time to choose your surroundings, build friendships and understand future care—while your own preferences lead the way.
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Virginia Beach
Event promotion
Oct 19 · 6 p.m. / Oct 20 · 11 a.m.
Join Frank Tehel, CFP®, EA, of October Effect for an educational session at the Meyera E. Oberndorf Central Library.
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Find local activities, useful guidance and connections close to home.
Make a plan. Meet someone. Try something.
Upcoming dates and local program calendars. Confirm availability and registration with the organizer before attending.
All ages · With grandchildren
11 a.m.–2 p.m.
Great Neck Recreation Center · 2521 Shorehaven Drive
Free; no membership needed
An all-ages outing to enjoy with grandchildren, with Halloween games and entertainment. This is a family event, not a senior-only program.
Organizer details & registration →55+
10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Kempsville Recreation Center
$15 activity fee
A seasonal Forever Young event. Reserve through the city and check whether a recreation membership or day pass is also needed.
Organizer details & registration →55+
10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Bayside Recreation Center · 4500 First Court Road
$15; membership or day pass required
Celebrate with games, entertainment and lunch. Advance registration is required; confirm availability before making plans.
Organizer details & registration →See all senior events →Medicare dates, benefits & local rides →
Norfolk · Program calendar
The city’s Summer–Winter 2026 guide includes a Senior Social Club and Senior Brunch & Bingo for ages 55+. Check the organizer’s current session dates and registration; a program listing is not a reserved place.
Check activities & registration →Virginia Beach · Program calendar
Explore the city’s current Forever Young activities for social outings, holiday celebrations and programs. Pick something you would enjoy returning to, and confirm the location and registration before going.
Check activities & registration →Chesapeake · Program calendar
Explore the city’s senior program guide, event links and Rokeby calendar. Choose the current season and check session dates, fees and registration with the organizer.
Check activities & registration →Suffolk · Program calendar
Ask your local center about upcoming outings, bridge clubs and seasonal celebrations. Confirm dates directly; annual event names do not establish this year’s schedule.
Check activities & registration →Portsmouth · Program calendar
Start with the city’s Senior Station schedule for activities and outings. Confirm the date, location, transport arrangements and any registration requirement before attending.
Check activities & registration →Hampton · Program calendar
Explore senior-related public meetings through the city calendar. These are civic meetings, not social clubs; check the listing for the next occurrence and agenda.
Check activities & registration →Newport News · Program calendar
Explore the Active Lifestyles newsletter for current classes, trips and events. Some activities have fees; ask about registration, availability and the right center before making plans.
Check activities & registration →Find the right fit for your next chapter
Compare the daily life, support and costs that matter to you before choosing a community.
Consider the people, activities, location and everyday routines you want, then use those priorities to prepare for a visit.
How to choose a senior living community →Explore the differences between care at home and community living, and make time to consider your options before a decision becomes urgent.
Compare home care and community living →Support where you feel at home
Some families are comparing a move. Others want help making daily life at home easier. Begin with the kind of support you need.
Nonmedical home care can include companionship, meal preparation and assistance with daily routines. Compare the hours you need, caregiver continuity, transportation and the plan for evenings or weekends.
Home care or a community? →Home health involves clinical services such as nursing or therapy at home. It serves a different purpose from ongoing household help or companionship.
Understand home-health services & coverage →Supporting someone with memory changes → Compare care costs & plan ahead →
Thoughtful choices. Everyday possibilities.
Finding your fit
Look beyond the apartment. The right fit includes the people, the daily rhythm, the care and the financial plan.
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Compare independence, companionship, daily support and the full cost of each option—including what home health does differently.
Read the article →Friendship & daily life
For someone ready for a change, community living can open the door to a fuller and more social retirement.
Read the article →Memory & family support
Start with a conversation, understand what has changed and build support around the person.
Read the article →Find the right starting point
Enjoy the place you call home
Explore recreation-center programs, social outings and activities for older adults. Find a new interest or make a regular date with friends.
Find senior recreation programs →Volunteer, join a nonprofit board or gather friends for a local fundraiser.
Explore volunteering & community giving →Theater, music and seasonal performances offer reasons to put something enjoyable on the calendar.
Explore performing arts & events →Use Medicare’s provider search for participating nursing homes, inspection results, staffing information and quality measures.
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