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"55 & Better" Programs

Phone: 757-382-6411	Email: seniorprograms@cityofchesapeake.net
Address: 1224 Progressive Drive, Chesapeake, VA 23320

CURRENT STATUS OF PARK AND RECREATION PROGRAMS

For updates on changes in services, facilities, programs and events related to COVID-19, please visit our web page Parks, Recreation and Tourism COVID-19-Related Information and Updates. If you have questions, please call 757-382-6411 during office hours Monday-Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or email SeniorPrograms@CityofChesapeake.net.

General Program Information:

Generally for "55 & Better" (unless otherwise stated)
Activities Fill Up Quickly
Register Early

"55 & Better" Programs and Special Events

Check out all of our programs and special events offered for those "55 & Better" in Chesapeake.

For more information on Chesapeake 55 & Better activities, call 757-382-6411 or email SeniorPrograms@CityofChesapeake.net.

Rokeby Center

1709 Rokeby Avenue | 757-822-6259

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturday: 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Features:

Kitchen
Multi-purpose Room
Stage
Outdoor Patio
Arts and Crafts, Ceramics, Jewelry-Making
Exercise Classes
Socials and Bingo Events
More information on the Rokeby Center

The Rokeby Center

A jewel in South Norfolk!

Portlock Senior Center

1114 Freeman Avenue – 757-545-9639

Hours: Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Saturday: 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Features:

Pool Tables
Card Playing
Covered deck
Wide Screen TV
Cookouts

Portlock Senior Center shelter - photograph