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"55 & Better" Events

Registration Information:

Register using the program number at any Chesapeake Community Center, Online at CityofChesapeake.net/Guide, or by Mail at 1224 Progressive Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320.
Phone: 757-382-6411

50+ Chesapeake Games
April 16 - 21, 2018

Day: Week-long Event
Times: Various
Location: Various
Address: Various
Fee: FREE!

Click here to view Schedule of Events.

Senior Games

Compete for the gold, silver, or bronze in this annual tradition of week-long events! From Wii Bowling to Discus all skill levels and abilities are welcome! Events held at various locations.

Sunset Concert May 19, 2018 Day: Saturday Times: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm Location: Elizabeth River Park Address: 1400 Elizabeth River Way, Chesapeake, VA Fee: FREE
Celebrate Older Americans Month at this FREE outdoor concert to entertain you as the sun sets over beautiful Elizabeth River Park! No sign up required. Bring a lawn chair.

Fish Fry June 15, 2018 Day: Friday Times: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Location: Chesapeake City Park Address: 900 City Park Drive, Chesapeake, VA Fee: $8 per person Registration: Now until June 8, 2018 Program Number: 6478-04
Calling all "55 & Better" to this annual picnic! Participants enjoy fried fish with all the fixins, music and dancing.

USO Dance July 14, 2018 Day: Saturday Times: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm Location: River Crest Community Center Address: 1001 River Walk Parkway, Chesapeake, VA Fee: $8 per person Registration: Now until July 6, 2018 Program Number: 6478-05
Dance to Big Band sounds and enjoy a catered dinner, door prizes and reminiscing!

Pig Pickin' September 14, 2018 Day: Friday Times: 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Location: Chesapeake City Park Address: 900 City Park Drive, Chesapeake, VA Fee: $7 per person Registration: Now until September 7, 2018 Program Number: 6478-06
Don't miss this one! Join other seniors for socializing, music from a live band, and a delicious feast of barbecue prepared southern style.