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Your Retirement Oasis Awaits

Looking for the perfect place to retire? Look no further than Virginia Beach. Dive into this month’s blog to get the scoop on what gives Virginia its southern charm and ranks them as one of the best states to retire. Voted among the best states to retire to in 2023 , Virginia offers an opportunity to start a vibrant new chapter in your life. Enjoy a perfect combination of natural beauty, rich history, and culture. If you're looking for the perfect place to retire in the perfect state, consider resort-style senior rental living at Opus Select. Virginia Beach is known for its beautiful beaches, bustling boardwalk, and rich history, which dates back to the 17th century when it was first settled by English colonists. Today, visitors can explore historic landmarks such as the Cape Henry Lighthouse and First Landing State Park, which commemorate the city's Colonial past. In addition to its many historical attractions, Virginia Beach is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. Here at Opus Select on the Lynnhaven Inlet, the ability to be outside year round means you can enjoy a wide range of seasonal activities. If you live an active lifestyle, take advantage of sunset walks along the beach, yoga, tai chi while listening to the waves crash against the shore, or even paddleboard sessions with neighbors that are now friends. Retirees can also sail and play as many rounds of golf as they’d like. If you crave peace and tranquility, you can find that here, too — as long as you don’t mind the ospreys and herons that will greet you from above. There are so many choices and they’re all up to you. From the thriving arts scene in Richmond to the culinary delights of Virginia Beach, retirees can also take advantage of the numerous cultural activities and events held throughout the year. Opus Select on the Lynnhaven Inlet and its sister campus Westminster-Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay offers residents a wide range of educational activities, such as frequent lectures in partnership with Virginia Wesleyan University, concerts, and art exhibitions. You’ll also find a number of volunteer opportunities, allowing you to give back to the local community. The city's welcoming atmosphere, beautiful scenery, and wide range of attractions make it a popular destination for visitors of all ages and interests as well as retirees. Whether you're looking to relax on the beach, explore, or try your hand at water sports, Virginia Beach and Opus Select has something for you. The city's welcoming atmosphere, beautiful scenery, and wide range of attractions make it a popular destination for visitors of all ages and interests as well as retirees. Whether you're looking to relax on the beach, explore, or try your hand at water sports, Virginia Beach has something for you. The best thing about retiring at Opus Select on the Lynnhaven Inlet? Virginia Beach visitors have to go home, but you don’t. You’re already home! With all of its beauty and resort-style living, it’s no surprise that one of the best places to retire in Virginia is Opus Select on the Lynnhaven Inlet. Located directly on the Chesapeake Bay, this community offers a wide range of amenities and activities. Residents can take advantage of a fitness center, swimming pool, and numerous walking trails. There are also a number of on-site dining options, including a fine dining restaurant and casual bistro. Experience the Best of the Best. Virginia Beach is the perfect destination to enjoy retirement life. With its natural beauty, rich history, and vibrant culture, it has something to offer everyone. And if you're looking for the best retirement community in Virginia, look no further than Opus Select on the Lynnhaven Inlet. Find the best of the best for your next chapter

Opus Select Checks All the Boxes for Resort-Style Living

How do you choose your vacation destinations? You might choose to visit a place where there are beautiful surroundings, an abundance of activities, cultural attractions, good food, and luxurious amenities. And when your vacation is over, you might think to yourself, “I wish I lived here.” Well, if you choose a resort-style senior living community like Opus Select you can enjoy all the perks of a luxury vacation in the place you call home! Here are just a few of the reasons to choose resort-style living for your second act in life: Beautiful Views Imagine waking every morning in a place where nature’s beauty is just outside your door. Resort-style senior living communities are typically set in lovely locations that beckon you outside. There you can enjoy all the physical and mental benefits sand and surf have to offer, including longer life expectancy, reduced stress levels, and better concentration. Opus Select is a senior living community on the Lynnhaven Inlet. Here you can take a morning stroll on the beach, enjoy a day of paddleboarding, savor dinner with a bayfront view, and fall asleep to the gentle sounds of waves meeting the shore. Plus, with golf courses, parks, and miles of walking and biking trails, our Virginia Beach location offers many opportunities to enjoy scenic surroundings and a moderate climate. An Active Lifestyle With a beautiful natural setting and a luxury atmosphere, resort-style senior living communities offer boundless opportunities to stay physically active and engaged. In fact, the abundance of activities often draws younger seniors who may not be ready to retire, but want to position themselves to take advantage of the upscale vacation lifestyle, idyllic setting, amenities, and services that meet their needs and preferences now – and in the future. The best resort-style senior living communities offer a host of on-site activities that promote mind-body wellness. Opus Select emphasizes six dimensions of wellness — physical, social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual, and vocational — that promote connection, well-being, and purpose. Cultural Enrichment Resort-style senior living communities are typically nestled in vibrant cultural hubs where you can enjoy opera, art museums or a deep dive into regional history. Opus Select is no exception. In Virginia Beach, you’ll find a rich array of cultural attractions, including our historic boardwalk, the Surf & Rescue Museum, Harrison Opera House, and the Virginia Museum of Contemporary Arts. Well-Appointed Living Spaces Residences in resort-style senior living communities typically vary in size, so you can select the home that best fits your lifestyle. What all resort-style homes and apartments have in common, however, is an atmosphere of maintenance-free luxury. Regular housekeeping and maintenance are services available for you that grant you the same freedom from household responsibilities that you enjoy on vacation — on a permanent basis. Fine Dining One of the special perks of a vacation is the opportunity to indulge your taste in delicious meals prepared by someone else. Resort-style living elevates dining into a gourmet experience. Whether you’re in the mood for Cajun flavors or classic Chesapeake Bay seafood fare, Opus Select has access to multiple dining venues, at their sister campus Westminster-Canterbury to ensure that your palate will be pleased. Resort-Style Senior Living in Virginia Beach At Opus Select, you can enjoy all the pleasures and perks of resort-style living, plus something extra. As a Life Plan Community, we offer an additional luxury — a continuum of care at a predictable cost for life. Contact us to find out more about independent living at Westminster-Canterbury.

What is Rightsizing for Retirement?

For seniors who are considering their retirement living options, the term “rightsizing” may be coming up often. To some, the phrase sounds like a fancy way to dress up the concept of downsizing, the process many older adults go through as they pare down belongings and move into a senior living apartment . But according to Kathy Gottberg, rightsizing is more about choosing the lifestyle that’s right for you, and the home that allows you to live it. In her book, “Rightsizing: A SMART Living 365 Guide to Reinventing Retirement,” Gottberg writes, “Rightsizing...is first taking the time to find out what it is that really brings you joy and then figuring out how to do it right now... ultimately, by focusing on what is important and eliminating what isn’t, the path to a rightsized life is as individual as you are.” What Does a Rightsized Lifestyle Look Like for You? You may have had visions of the ideal retirement lifestyle dancing in your head for decades, but as you contemplate your retirement living choices, it’s important to take time to evaluate what’s true for you now. Here are some questions to get you started: What’s most important for you at this point in your life? Spending time with family and friends? Traveling? Exploring new hobbies? Or all of the above? What would you like to eliminate from your life? Maybe you’re ready to be done with cooking or the chores that accompany homeownership. Or maybe the rush of city life doesn’t appeal to you the way it used to. What does your ideal day look like? Close your eyes and imagine: You wake up in your rightsized residence with a feeling of anticipation. What are you excited about? Whom will you be spending time with? What will you be doing? What are the sights and sounds that greet you on a perfect day? What are your biggest concerns about retirement? A rightsized lifestyle addresses your worries as well as your wants. The cost of unforeseen health care expenses, questions about who will help you if you have a health setback, and a need for predictable living expenses top the list of concerns for many seniors. A Rightsized Home Can Make Room for a Big Life As you think about the questions above, you may be realizing that a large living space doesn’t factor into your hopes and dreams for retirement. In fact, a smaller space can actually give you more freedom to enjoy your retirement lifestyle, especially if you choose to move to a senior living community , where amenities and services offer an array of benefits, including: More time to do what you want. A small space is easier to keep clean and tidy. Plus, with services like regular housekeeping and home maintenance, many chores are taken care of for you. Even cooking might take less of your time — most senior living communities have a variety of tempting dining venues on campus. A chance to explore. Senior living communities are designed to make it easy to stay active and fill your days with pursuits that interest you. What’s more, with on-campus amenities such as a fitness center, arts and crafts studio, woodworking shop, putting green and swimming pool, you can conveniently enjoy your hobbies and pastimes without needing a large personal living space to accommodate them. Independence. A rightsized senior living apartment becomes a perfect home base from which to live the life you want. Plan to travel? You can lock your door with carefree ease, knowing your apartment will be secure while you’re away. Want to venture off campus? Do! Depending on the location, a wealth of cultural attractions and natural habitats beckon from the surrounding community. Hoping to host visitors? Many senior living communities have guest suites available for visiting family and friends. Need some time to yourself? Your rightsized senior apartment serves as a cozy retreat when you need it. The security that comes with having a plan. If the senior living community you choose is a Life Plan Community, you can address many of the common concerns that arise with aging. You’ll have access to a continuum of on-site care, so if your health changes, you know you’ll receive the care you need, for as long as you need it, always at a predictable price that stays below market rate. Rightsized Living at Opus Select If your interest is piqued by the idea of a rightsized by an active adult rental community packed with luxury amenities and surrounded by natural beauty, consider Opus Select . Our Community in Virginia Beach features rightsized independent living studio apartments and 1-2 bedroom apartments that are steps away from Chesapeake Bay and minutes from a host of cultural and natural attractions in the Virginia Beach area. Check out our floorplans or contact us to learn more.