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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

40th Annual 50+ Chesapeake Games
April 15-20,2019

Day: Monday - Saturday
Times: Varies
Location: Varies
Fee: Free or small fee*
Registration: Now until April 8, 2019**

Click here to view flyer and registration form.

*$7 fee for bowling, $5 fee for archery

** April 1 deadline to register for Pickleball

Senior Games Button

Registration has begun for the 40th Annual 50+ Chesapeake Games to be held April 15-20, 2019 at locations throughout the city. The City of Chesapeake and the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism invite you to join us for this annual week-long series of activities filled with competition and camaraderie. Participants compete by age categories to win a gold, silver or bronze medal in activities such as Wii bowling, Pickelball, Billiards, Corn Hole, Basketball Free Throw, Table Tennis, Darts, Horseshoes, Shuffleboard, Bowling, Archery, Shot-put, Discus, Standing Long Jump and many more! Registration is free and participation is free* for most events so sign up today and show 'em what you've got.

Sunset Concert
May 18, 2019

Day: Saturday
Times: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Elizabeth River Park
Fee: Free

Click here to view flyer.

Seniors Sunset Concert Clip

In celebration of Older Americans Month 2019, bring a lawn chair and enjoy free live music as the sun sets over the beautiful Elizabeth River.