GEAR Recovery, Inc.

01/07/2026

Choosing Love Every Day: Life of a Social Worker
Being a social worker means choosing love over judgment, even when the stories are heavy and the days are long. It means choosing presence over perfection, showing up fully for people in their most vulnerable moments, and choosing service over self, knowing that true impact is created through compassion, patience, and genuine care.

01/07/2026

Calling all seniors in the community and beyond!!! Join Lady D' as she shares her amazing talents during her bi-monthly creative expressions sessions. No charge!

01/06/2026

The Bereaved Parent Support Group at CHKD provides a safe and meaningful space for parents who have experienced a loss. Parents will connect and receive support from hospital chaplains in eight-week sessions during 2026.

• Tuesdays from January to February, 7-8 p.m.
• Tuesdays from April to May, 1:30-2:30 p.m.
• Tuesdays from July to August, 7-8 p.m.
• Tuesdays from October to November, 1:30-2:30 p.m.

This support group is open to all parents and will meet in the Children’s Pavilion 2nd floor conference room. For more information or to register, please call Chaplaincy Services at (757) 668-5381.

01/02/2026

01/01/2026

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

The Seniors Aging Gracefully - SAG Bowtique for seniors is BACK! FREE gently worn clothes and miscellaneous household items EVERY 2nd Saturday beginning JANUARY 10th @ 11am!

We just love it when seniors come together to shop, chop🤣, style and profile 💕🙌🏽 Invite a friend

GEAR Recovery, Inc. Teressa Wynn Gordon Janice Walston Jackson Janet M Brothers Dukes Reck League Sadie Deans Yolanda Stoner Neasha Latrice Barrett Ccatidewater Hicks Sharon Watson Micah Hall Diane Coston PeachesVanessa Woodard Brenda Walston Felicia Moore Neanea House Alisa Reed-Lofton Jan Wynn House Nicole Cleveland Sharon Davidson Cook Itz Kabe Cloretta Washington Marlene Bright Brian N Friedman Stephanie Butts Staton Sharon Houston Summer Amos Zenda Mckinney

01/01/2026

Old Dominion University is launching a new institute focused on nutrition science and lifestyle medicine — an effort university leaders said could change how future doctors and nurses are trained.

Chronic disease weighs heavily on Hampton Roads, where about 13% of adults have diabetes and nearly 38% are obese, both above the state average.

University leaders said the initiative is designed to shift medical education toward prevention.

Read more here: https://tinyurl.com/mr259dpy

12/30/2025

This New Year’s Eve 🎉, if you drink, don't drive.🚫🚗 Kalfus & Nachman have launched their safe rides home campaign . You can rely on Kalfus & Nachman to get you home safely and for free! Visit www.kalfusnachman.com

12/23/2025

Please see our updated food pantry schedule for the upcoming holidays.

12/23/2025

It's all about community so help spread the word! Join us @ Martin's Soul Food for a free community dinner on Christmas Day → 12PM–3PM. 🍽️🎄❤️ If you’re experiencing hardship or simply don’t want to be alone, please join us. Come share food, fellowship, and the true spirit of Christmas. ✨
Dine in only. For info, 757-803-2795

12/20/2025

JUST IN: The Veterans Health Administration has signed a lease to build a new VA outpatient clinic across from the Norfolk Premium Outlets in Virginia Beach.

The 20-year lease includes 182,230 square feet of medical space and 1,250 parking spaces, at the northeast corner of Northampton Boulevard and Premium Outlets Boulevard in Virginia Beach.

Read our full coverage here: https://tinyurl.com/4df5arjd

12/18/2025

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✨ Schools are closed December 22, 2025 thru January 2, 2026 and will reopen on January 5, 2026.

✨ Our administration offices will be closed for the holiday December 24 to 26 and closed for the New Year December 31 to January 2.

Wishing all of our NPS families a safe, joyful, and relaxing winter break. See you in the new year.