Things to Do

Things to Do at The Village at Duxbury

Opportunities and Experiences

You already have a history of exceptional and rewarding life experiences and you aren’t ready to stop now. That’s why, at The Village, you can count on our daily calendar to offer so much more than activities and things to do. We strive to give our residents access to opportunities and experiences that surpass their lives before moving to The Village.

Enhance your existing lifestyle with something tried and true. Explore new interests and discover latent talents. Focus on personal growth or build new friendships – or both!

Whether you prefer to be solitary or you’re a social butterfly, our team will make it easy for you to live your life your way.

There’s always so much going on right here at The Village, and we often have excursions in Duxbury and neighboring towns and into Boston. Our transportation team takes care of the driving so you can focus on the adventure, and even enjoy wine and cheese on the ride home.

Here are just some of the ways our residents like to spend their time:

  • Trips to concerts, theatres and restaurants
  • Day excursions for leaf peeping, Boston-bound Broadway plays, or concerts by touring virtuosos
  • Socials and holiday parties
  • Lectures by invited speakers
  • Computer and mobile device instruction
  • Book clubs and current event discussion groups
  • Slide shows by guest presenters
  • Games, bridge, billiards, bocce
  • Sporting events, matinees and evening movies
  • Art classes and craft workshops
  • Fitness classes, from Tai Chi and Pilates to stretching and chair yoga
  • Water aerobics and lap swimming
  • Individualized strength training
  • Weekly Piano Bar
  • Film screenings
  • Drama club
  • Concerts
  • Shopping
  • Meditation and spiritual awareness
  • Music lessons
  • Women’s Breakfast
  • Men’s Breakfast

Clubs

Like-minded residents join together in clubs that explore common interests. We currently have clubs devoted to:

  • Drama
  • Books
  • Travel
  • Creative Writing
  • Watercolors
  • Bridge
  • Poker

Committees

The Village at Duxbury is a cooperative ownership community, with eight residents elected to serve on our Board of Directors. Additionally, many residents choose to serve on a variety of committees that oversee various aspects of community life including:

  • Budget and Finances 
  • Capital Planning
  • Continuum of Care
  • Dining Services
  • Library
  • Movie Selection
  • Book Selection
  • Welcoming Committee
  • Employee Appreciation Fund
  • Art
  • Gardening
  • Spiritual Life
  • Health and Wellness