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Living in a modern retirement community gives you access to a wide range of amenities — and the free time to enjoy all of them. Looking to get the most out of your post-work years? These are the amenities and services to look for in a modern senior living community:

Luxurious Residences

When it comes to today’s retirement communities, there are so many luxurious at-home senior living amenities to choose from and look forward to. At The Virginian, residents enjoy spacious, comfortable apartments with fully equipped kitchens, large walk-in closets, and bright natural lighting — all in a range of layouts to choose from. 

Ready for an elevated level of luxury? The exclusive Concierge Club residences at The Virginian boast a wide range of five-star, hotel-level amenities, including remote-controlled blinds, a porcelain tile foyer, and quartz countertops.

Delicious Dining

Choose from a wide selection of incomparable menu options, with a variety of meal experiences including casual or quick bites as well as fine dining and intimate gatherings. Spend less time grocery shopping, and more time making memories with friends, family and loved ones.

On-Campus Amenities

At The Virginian, a world of opportunities is waiting just outside your front door. Enjoy daily exercise classes and state-of-the-art equipment at our on-site fitness center, an indoor hi-tech golf simulator to practice your swing, a spa and hair salon to help you relax, and so much more! Clubs, team sports, art classes, an extensive library, guest speakers, holiday parties — they’re all here for you to enjoy!

Easily Accessible Services

Need help with your computer? Have linens that need to be done? Life in a modern senior living community gives you access to a plethora of services, all designed to make your life easier. Residents at The Virginian enjoy regular housekeeping, ongoing home & grounds maintenance, fitness & nutrition support, and 24/7 emergency services. Enjoy your retirement, free from the worries and hassle of everyday life.

The Key To Aging in Place

One of the most important amenities you’ll find at modern senior living communities is the peace of mind and ability to build your own lifestyle, knowing you have the flexibility to age in place. Apartments at The Virginian feature zero-step entryways and walk-in showers, with additional support services and a continuum of care available if you need a helping hand in the future.

Enjoy an Enhanced Lifestyle at The Virginian

Elevate your life and enjoy your post-work years to the fullest! The modern amenities of today’s retirement communities give you the means and the time to enjoy your retirement how you want. Relax in luxury, sign up for a class, have a meal with friends — your day is yours to enjoy with The Virginian’s maintenance-free lifestyle. Contact us and come see our community for yourself!

Maintaining a rich social life is essential for a healthy mind and body, whether you’re a child, have children, or have grandchildren. As poet Edward Young aptly put it, “Friendship’s the wine of life.” Or, as author Linda Grayson said, “There is nothing better than a friend, unless it is a friend with chocolate.”

At The Virginian in Fairfax, VA, residents experience the best of independent senior living with abundant opportunities to stay social. The Virginian offers an amenities-rich campus featuring a fitness center, range of educational and exercise classes, and a wide variety of activities and programs for seniors. 

Read on to discover why social interaction is crucial, the benefits of social activities for  seniors, and explore the incredible senior social activities available at The Virginian.

Improved Emotional Health

Regular social engagement plays a crucial role in reducing the risk and symptoms of depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders among seniors. Whether interacting face-to-face or through phone calls, spending time with friends, family, and loved ones significantly boosts emotional and overall health. This is because an active social life stimulates the amygdala, the brain region responsible for emotions and memories, which is essential for positive mood regulation and emotional well-being. Therefore, retirement communities that provide engaging social activities are crucial to help social connections for seniors, promoting both mental and emotional health.

Better Memory and Cognitive Function

Social activities for seniors offer numerous benefits, including sharpening memory skills and strengthening the brain. Keeping up conversations with friends and family maintains and builds neural networks within the brain, contributing to both short- and long-term memory retention. Additionally, socializing fosters meaningful relationships, which are key to living a fulfilling and engaging life.

Stronger Physical Health

Participating in social activities for seniors can also significantly lower the risk of conditions like heart disease and diabetes. Group activities such as walking, biking, and exercise classes not only encourage physical movement and healthy habits but also offer therapeutic benefits through social bonding with neighbors and friends. At The Virginian, residents enjoy a variety of engaging amenities, including a fitness center, a robust activities calendar, and group sports and exercise classes.

Ways to Get Started

Here are some simple, everyday ways to expand and enrich your social life:

• Participate in group activities and clubs: Explore joining a crafting class, exercise program, or sports team. These activities offer excellent opportunities to meet new people and form lasting friendships based on shared interests.
• Share meals with friends and family: Take advantage of mealtimes as an opportunity to reconnect, plan your day, or share memories of your latest adventures.
• Volunteer or fundraise for local organizations: Meet like-minded individuals who share your passions while simultaneously giving back to your community.

There Are So Many Social Opportunities at The Virginian!

Senior living communities give you countless social opportunities, perfect for maintaining old friendships and forging new ones. With a variety of clubs, sports, restaurant-style meals, and group activities, retirement communities like The Virginian help you to share, laugh, and socialize with those around you through beneficial social activities for seniors. Visit our website and contact us to find out if our welcoming retirement community is the right fit for you.

With Memorial Day in the past and warm days all around, it’s the perfect time to enjoy the nice weather. The Virginian and our larger Fairfax, VA, community offer numerous opportunities to enjoy some time outside and find cool indoor spots when the afternoon sun becomes too intense. Here are some of our favorite ways to enjoy the summer weather (while staying safe!).

Start Early to Avoid the Heat!

As the day progresses temperatures will rise, which is why it’s wise to plan your outdoor activities for the cooler parts of the day. Enjoy the fresh morning air before it gets too hot or humid, or take advantage of the cooler evening hours once the sun has started to set. Thankfully there’s so much to do right on our campus! Relax at one of the Virginian’s beautiful outdoor patios or take a stroll along our miles of walking paths. Have a four-legged friend? Enjoy a morning or evening walk at our dog park — Central Bark!

Our community is also centrally located with easy access to Washington, D.C. and the surrounding Northern Virginia Area. Summer in Fairfax, VA, has so many things to do! Enjoy biking, golfing, and fishing in the great outdoors, or head to the nation’s capital for the National Mall, parks, and anything else you could desire under the (hopefully not too hot!) sun. 

If you do find yourself outdoors in the afternoon or heat of the day, opt for shaded areas and paths. Also be sure to bring along a hat, water bottle, and sunscreen. It’s easy to become dehydrated or sunburned when it’s hot, which is why summer safety for seniors is crucial.

Take the Fun Indoors

When the sun is too hot or rain is pouring down, thankfully there’s still so much to do. Practice your swing at our cutting-edge golf simulator, tour our private Art Gallery, or have a bite with friends at one of our many eating establishments. Whether you’re in the mood for fine dining or pub fare, our chefs are always serving up something special, and there are so many indoor summer activities for seniors to enjoy. Afterwards, head over to our Elysium Wellness Center, where you can relax for an hour or two before continuing your day feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.

For more entertainment, head to Fairfax, VA or Washington, DC for museums, art galleries, live concerts and theaters, and a spectacular array of nightlife! 

Spend the Day With Friends!

Happiness loves company! Some of summer’s most cherished memories are the ones spent with loved ones. The Virginian has so many ways to get together with friends. Gather together at one of our BBQ or fire pits and enjoy the sweet night air, or take to the pickleball or bocce court for a friendly game. Appreciate the finer things in life at The Virginian’s Wine Cellar and open up a bottle of your favorite vintage. Want to head off-campus? Explore Fairfax, VA, or Washington, D.C., where you’ll find an energetic dining scene, refined shows and music, and so much more!

Enjoy the Best of Summer at The Virginian

Summer is one of the most enjoyable seasons of the year. Enjoy the benefits of maintenance-free living at The Virginian with the freedom to spend your time however you choose. Whether you want to pick up a new hobby, explore the local area, or make new friends, there are endless opportunities available. Contact us today to see if our welcoming and refined senior living community in Fairfax, VA, is the perfect place for you.

Living at a luxury senior living community like The Virginian unlocks the best retirement living has to offer. Upgrade and update your daily life with high-class services and amenities throughout both your home and community.

Luxurious Community Amenities 

Life at The Virginian gives you access to a wide range of community amenities, all available right outside your front door. Located on over 32 beautifully wooded acres and landscaped greenspaces, our campus is a beautiful resort-like community in Fairfax, VA, with easy access to the nearby Washington, DC area. For the food lover, enjoy our wide range of dining options, including the lavish Rock Creek Grill and private wine cellar. Want to relax? Pamper yourself whenever you want at The Virginian’s on-site spa, offering hair, nail, and massage services. Our state-of-the-art fitness center gives you access to skilled trainers and daily classes including aerobics, Tai Chi, and more. You can also practice your swing with our high-tech golf simulator, letting you take to the links without leaving home. 

An Elevated Style of Living

From the moment you arrive home, the all-new residences at The Virginian invite you to relax and unwind how you like. With open floor plans, modern appliances, large picture windows, and optional balconies, you’ll recline in comfort among the same sophisticated services and amenities you’d expect to find in a high-end boutique hotel. Carpeted bedrooms and wood flooring throughout the kitchen and living areas give an elevated level of sophistication to your home, with open kitchen layouts perfect for entertaining. 

Maintenance-free Lifestyle

Say goodbye to raking the lawn or shoveling snow. Life at The Virginian takes care of the chores, so you can spend your time how you wish. Enjoy hassle-free days with cleaning services, housekeeping options, and catered food. Your time is your own. Pick up a new hobby, or revisit a previous one. Spend time with loved ones and explore beautiful Old Town Fairfax and Northern Virginia areas. There’s so much to do, and with maintenance-free living, you have the time to do it all. 

Chef-Prepared Food Everyday

Don’t feel like cooking? Choose from one of The Virginian’s many dining options, with luxurious meals at the Rock Creek Grill, farm-to-table ingredients in the Stonehouse Dining Room, and casual bites at the Latitude 77 bistro. Catch a game and catch up with friends at The Clubhouse, The Virginian’s own friendly neighborhood bar, or enjoy a glass of wine in The Wine Cellar. 

Concierge Club: Take Refinement to a New Level

For the discerning resident, our elevated Concierge Club offers an unmatched level of sophistication and luxury. Exclusive 5th-floor residences feature five-star amenities that welcome you home with unparalleled comfort and elegance. Enjoy smart thermostats and lighting, remote-controlled window blinds, and a personal technology package featuring a 55” 4K Smart TV and iPad Air. Surround yourself in refinement with quartz countertops, Moen faucets, and crown molding throughout your home, and relax in luxury with complimentary butler service and weekly dry-cleaning services delivered directly to your door. 

From exclusive wine tastings featuring Virginia’s finest vintages to intimate chef’s table dinners showcasing gourmet cuisine, Concierge Club members experience an unparalleled level of convenience and services. Elevate your retirement with:

• Butler service, including appointment scheduling, dry cleaning, mail and package delivery to your room, and toiletry and sundry items replacement
• Daily exclusive happy hours at the 5th-floor Rock Creek Grill
• Monthly wine club membership or monthly beer club membership
• Chocolate Box of the Month Club or Fruit of the Month Club
• Monthly floral arrangements
• Drink service to 5th-floor common areas
• Valet parking for resident and resident guests

Live Your Best Retirement at The Virginian

Life at The Virginian gives you access to all the best parts of retirement living — and then some! Contact us to learn more and discover if our luxury senior living community in Fairfax, VA, is right for you and see how The Virginian is redefining retirement. 

Participating in arts and crafts is not merely a leisure activity. It’s a way to express individuality and creativity while also engaging the mind. Art is a unique, valuable skill and hobby, especially for many older adults.

At The Virginian, a premier senior living community, we understand the positive impact creative expression has on our residents’ lives. Painting, drawing, and other art projects for seniors are not only beneficial but essential. This is particularly true for those navigating the challenges of Alzheimer’s and other memory-related impairments.

How Art Improves the Lives of Older Adults

Drawing, crafting, painting, and art in general helps seniors thrive after retirement. Being creative can improve cognitive function and bring joy and a sense of accomplishment to a person’s life. For example, the benefits of painting for seniors are quite extensive.

Why is painting good for you, you may ask? It’s an exercise in cognitive flexibility, hand-eye coordination, and using problem solving skills. It also stimulates various parts of the brain that may not normally be utilized, encouraging the formation of new neural connections. For those with dementia, it can even act as a bridge for communication, allowing individuals to better express their thoughts and feelings.

Crafting Happiness and Good Health

Creating art helps to reduce stress and boredom in people of all ages. For seniors at The Virginian, many community members feel pride after completing art projects. These achievements help instill a strong sense of purpose and self-worth, contributing to overall happiness and satisfaction.

How Art Promotes Engagement

For our seniors, painting classes can be a way to make new friends and social connections. Writing can fuel the imagination and help build communication skills that allow individuals to engage more fully with others. Those who take up photography can meet new friends and engage with neighbors by sharing their work.

No matter what artistic avenue you explore, we believe you will always find value that goes beyond your talents and skills. By tackling artistic endeavors, you will also get to share your passion with others and build friendships.

How We Encourage Artistic Expression

At The Virginian, we don’t just provide art supplies to our residents; we cultivate an environment where creativity blooms.

We understand the benefits of art for seniors and actively promote a culture where residents are encouraged to explore various art forms. We ensure every individual has the opportunity to engage in art classes taught by talented instructors. We even have a gallery where community members can display their work.

In the name of fostering a community of creativity and support, encouraging artistic expression is a core part of our philosophy. We believe the health benefits of arts and crafts for seniors are endless. By encouraging creativity, we aim to fight cognitive decline, relieve stress, and reduce negative emotions.

The Virginian: An Independent Living Community For Art Lovers

Choosing a senior living community that values and integrates art into its culture is vital. If you’re looking for a place where you or a loved one can thrive after retirement, visit The Virginian. We pride ourselves on creating a vibrant, artistic environment that celebrates the creativity of all residents.

By fostering artistic expression, we help enhance the quality of life for our seniors. We also create a tapestry of memories and experiences that further enrich our community.

In embracing art and creative processes, The Virginian is more than just a place to live; it’s a place to flourish. Learn more about our social activities and community when you contact us today.