Exciting Things Are Happening at the Virgil Community Living Center!

Written By Teresa Baker

We are very excited to introduce a new page on our website - our very own blog! This will allow us to keep everyone updated on the many activities, events, and opportunities happening at the Virgil Community Living Center.

You may be asking yourself, “What is a Community Center for?” The answer is simple: our Center is a place for community, learning, wellness, recreation, and fun for all ages!

Businesses and Services at the Center

We are proud to host several wonderful businesses and programs inside the Center, including:

  • Blessed Bridal and Body - massage therapy services specializing in work with veterans

  • Tye’s Cutz N Stylez - a full-service hair salon

  • Menagerie Grove Ceramics - pottery classes and kiln firing

  • The Stitch Hub - sewing, quilting, and community crafting

  • Uniquely You Integrative Massage - a mother-daughter massage therapy team

  • Logan Beerman - private piano and voice lessons

  • Koei-Kan of Cortland Karate - children’s karate on Mondays and adult karate on Fridays

Weekly and Monthly Community Programs

We also offer several ongoing community programs:

  • Respite and Recharge Group - every Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., helping caregivers take time for themselves

  • Alzheimer’s Support Group - meets on the third Wednesday of each month to support families affected by Alzheimer’s disease

  • Bible Study - held every Monday and currently studying The Extraordinary Women of the Bible

  • Softball - beginning June 2, 2026, every Tuesday through August

Starting Thursday, May 28, 2026, we will also host a Farmer’s Market outside the Center!

And beginning May 30, 2026, we are excited to welcome a new gift shop, The Whimsy Mercantile.

In September, the Second Chance Winterguard will begin practices at the Center as well.

Library and Learning Opportunities

Need to borrow a book for yourself or your child? Need access to a computer or a quiet place to work? Our library is open Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

We also host many classes throughout the month, including:

  • Line dancing

  • Suncatcher making

  • Wooden barn quilt painting

  • Soap making

  • Sourdough bread baking

  • Pasta noodle making

  • Pie baking

  • Plant bingo

  • And much more!

Recreation and Facility Rentals

The Center also features a gymnasium where visitors can enjoy basketball, pickleball, and volleyball.

Looking for the perfect place to host an event? Whether it’s a birthday party, bridal shower, memorial service, holiday gathering, corporate event, graduation party, or wedding, we have spaces available to fit your needs.

Summer Events at the Center

Summer Camp

From July 6 through July 31, the Center will host a Summer Camp for children ages 7–16. Families may choose part-time or full-time attendance Monday through Friday.

To register, visit:
Virgil Community Living Center

Go to “Class Sign Up” and select the weeks your child will attend.

Annual Car, Truck, Tractor & Motorcycle Show

On August 1 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., we will hold our annual Car, Truck, Tractor, and Motorcycle Show.

This event continues to grow every year and features:

  • Classic and unique vehicles

  • Local crafters and vendors

  • Live music by Dan Frost

  • Chicken dinners provided by Cortland Koei-Kan Karate

  • Baked goods and chocolate bars from the Second Chance Winterguard group

First Annual Farm Show

On August 15 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., we will host our very first Farm Show.

Many community members fondly remember events such as Empire Farm Days. While we may not have the same acreage available, we hope to bring that same enthusiasm, educational opportunity, and agricultural spirit to our local community.

We are inviting businesses from across New York State to showcase products, services, and innovations that support farmers and agricultural producers.

We also hope to give young people an opportunity to showcase the hard work they do through organizations such as:

  • 4-H

  • National FFA Organization

Students invest countless hours preparing animals, agricultural projects, arts, and crafts for fairs and exhibitions, and we are excited to provide another venue where they can proudly display their accomplishments.

In partnership with Cornell Cooperative Extension and local FFA programs, we are also reaching out to agricultural businesses to highlight the latest innovations in the agriculture industry.

Community Yard Sales

August will also be busy as we participate in the annual Virgil Community Yard Sales! Last year’s event was a tremendous success and a lot of fun for everyone involved. More details about the Community-Wide Yard Sales will be coming soon.

We hope you will join us for the many exciting activities happening at the Virgil Community Living Center. There truly is something for everyone, and we are proud to continue building a welcoming place for our entire community.

Teresa Baker