Commonwealth Senior Living at the Ballentine

09/09/2025

We brought the great outdoors indoors with Camp Ballentine — a fun-filled celebration for our amazing residents and associates during ! 🏕️

Our residents enjoyed roasting s’mores, sharing stories, and posing for a cozy camping-themed photo shoot while our team fueled up at the delicious walking taco bar.

Grateful for the smiles, laughter, and memories made. Here's to community, care, and a little campfire magic! 🧡

09/08/2025

kicked off with a tropical twist — our very own Pineapple Fest! 🥳

From classic favorites to unique pineapple-inspired dishes, our amazing Dining Services team truly outdid themselves.

Everyone sampled a delicious variety of pineapple-themed treats, including the rare and beautiful pink pineapple. 💗🍍

And the fun didn’t stop at food — we also had a blast with pineapple bowling. 🎳🍍

It was a sweet start to a week full of celebration, connection, and community. Stay tuned! 🔜

09/05/2025

Big smiles and even bigger flavor as our residents got creative with their own English muffin pizzas! 🍕 😋

From choosing toppings to taste-testing their masterpieces, it was a fun and delicious way to spend the afternoon.

08/31/2025

It's never too late to discover your passions! 📸 ✨

Meet Gloria, who decided to try out a new hobby and let us tag along for the journey.

We ended up on a beautiful walk through nature while she tried her hand at film photography for the first time! 🤩

Watching her explore, both the outdoors and a new hobby, was nothing short of inspiring.

08/29/2025

August has been packed with laughter, creativity, and some seriously sweet moments! 🧡

Our residents brought the heat with Minute to Win It games—high energy, big laughs, and a whole lot of competitive spirit! Who knew 60 seconds could be that fun? ⏱️

We also got a taste of something delicious during with Chef Jasmine! Everyone learned how to make fried Oreos, and let’s just say… they didn’t last long. 😋

And let’s not forget the artistic side of things—our residents let their creativity shine with watercolor tape resist art! The colors were bold, the laughter contagious, and the talent on display was truly inspiring. 🎨✨

It’s been a month full of connection, creativity, and community—and we’re loving every minute of it!

08/28/2025

This August, we've been celebrating the power of music with our theme of vintage music and radio shows. ✈️ 🎶

On our stop to Nashville, Tennessee, our residents embraced the spirit of vintage country by creating their very own mini wooden guitars.

It’s been a toe-tapping good time full of creativity, nostalgia, and smiles all around! 🤩

08/27/2025

Soaking up the sunshine and getting creative, our residents dove into sun print art using natural materials and a splash of summer light! ☀️🍃

The results? Stunning, one-of-a-kind pieces that reflect both the beauty of nature and the joy of artistic expression.

Amazing what a little sunlight and a lot of imagination can do! 🎨🌿

08/25/2025

Sweet smiles and even sweeter cupcakes! 🧁✨

had a frosting fun face-off in last week's cupcake decorating competition and the creativity (and sprinkles) were off the charts.

In the end, we agreed everyone took the cake and enjoyed eating their delicious creations! 🏆

08/19/2025

Staying home alone isn't living your best life. 🤔

Get a glimpse as to why you shouldn't wait until something happens to start your senior living journey: https://bit.ly/4msrgVW

Listen in as Cristy, Executive Director at , explains how spends each day adding life to your golden years on The Hampton Roads Show. ✨

Cristy Hansen from Commonwealth Senior Living joined us with advice on how to keep the entire family engaged while finding a new and comfortable home.

08/07/2025

This , we celebrate our incredible Resident Care teams and Professional Partners who help our residents add life to their golden years! ✨🏠

Living your best life can be easy when you're in the right environment. Read why in our latest blog: https://bit.ly/4fms2AX

Want to learn more? Check out our free educational events happening through August and September at a community near you!

Discover how Commonwealth Senior Living helps older adults combat loneliness by adding life to their golden years through meaningful Resident Programs, community dining, and more!