We all know the love of learning never ends, no matter how long we’ve been around! Luckily for thoughtful and curious retirees, the city of Savannah is packed with opportunities to pursue lifelong learning, strengthen your mind, enjoy the arts, and foster new social connections. When you or your loved one choose The Social at Savannah for your senior living journey, you’ll find it’s the ideal place to embrace purposeful living in your next chapter.
At The Social at Savannah, a Thrive senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care, residents can enrich their lives in retirement with social, cultural, recreational, educational, and spiritual activities scheduled throughout the week. Whether you’re looking to explore new passions, revisit old hobbies, or connect with other residents, our community has what you need, including an on-site library for booklovers, lectures, concerts, art classes, clubs centered around shared intellectual interests, and more.
Looking beyond the community walls for artistic or intellectual inspiration? With scheduled, chauffeured transportation offered by the community, residents don’t have to wait too long or go too far. Here are some of the prime opportunities for arts, culture, and learning in Savannah:
Savannah Museums
Savannah History Museum
Discover the city’s rich history at the Savannah History Museum, located in the former Central of Georgia Railway Passenger Depot. Visitors can enjoy fascinating exhibits like an early 20th century steam locomotive or the history of jazz.
Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) Museum of Art
Part of the Savannah College of Art and Design, the SCAD Museum of Art puts on more than 20 contemporary art exhibitions each year. The museum’s permanent collection includes the Walter O. Evans Collection of African American Art, the SCAD Costume Collection, and more. For film buffs, SCAD also sponsors the annual Savannah Film Festival!
Pin Point Heritage Museum
At Pin Point Heritage Museum, explore the coastal Pin Point community founded by formerly enslaved African Americans in the 1890s through guided tours that teach history through the eyes of and stories of its residents.
Music and Performing Arts Venues
Savannah Theatre
One of the country’s oldest continuously operating theaters, the Savannah Theatre hosts musicals, plays, and live performances throughout the year. This historic structure built in 1818 has been pristinely restored in 1940s Art Deco style.
Savannah Civic Center
The Savannah Civic Center, home of the Johnny Mercer Theatre, hosts frequent cultural events including Broadway musicals, concerts, ballet performances, comedy shows, and public speakers.
Lucas Theatre for the Arts
Throughout the year, the beautifully restored historic Lucas Theatre for the Arts offers an eclectic lineup of film, theater productions, and concerts, including appearances by the Savannah Philharmonic.
Savannah Arts Centers
Savannah Cultural Arts Center
Visit the Savannah Cultural Arts Center for art, cultural, and heritage-based classes and events, and don’t miss the annual Savannah Performing Arts Festival. Nearby is the Savannah Arts Academy, the city’s first dedicated school for performing and visual arts.
Telfair Museums
Adult studio classes at the Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center offer a creative environment where seniors can work on their artistic talents. Current classes on offer include drawing basics, oil painting, still life painting, and landscape painting.
Local Learning Programs
Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Georgia Southern University
Founded in 1994 as “Learning in Retirement,” the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute offers a dynamic learning environment for adults over 50. Register at GSU to enjoy classes in history, literature, science, and more.
The Senior Learning Center
Located on Skidaway Island, this lifelong learning organization offers continuing education for older adults, with classes taught by local professors and subject matter experts.
Savannah Technical College
At Savannah Technical College’s Lifelong Learning Program, older adults can work toward a degree or certification or take a class for personal enrichment. Current classes on offer include drivers’ education, financial survival for retirement, and intro to voiceover.
Enrich your retirement through the arts and lifelong learning at The Social at Savannah, a Thrive senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care options.
Download a brochure to learn more about us, or, for a more personal introduction to our community, speak to an advisor or schedule a tour. Looking for a more out of the way retreat? Check out our other Savannah community, Thrive on Skidaway, located on nearby Skidaway Island.