Benchmark at Alexandria

08/19/2026

Learning little nuggets of history with an awesome docent at the American History Museum!

08/05/2026

Every morning at 7:00 AM, more and more of our residents are joining us for our Walking Club, and we couldn’t be happier! What started as a small morning walk is quickly becoming one of our favorite daily traditions.

We love seeing new faces each morning and watching friendships grow with every lap.

08/04/2026

We're celebrating National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day with one of life's sweetest traditions - baking (and, of course, enjoying!) fresh, homemade chocolate chip cookies together.

From mixing the batter to enjoying a warm cookie fresh from the oven, it's the simple moments like these that bring smiles, spark conversation, and make time together even sweeter. Happy National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day from all of us at Benchmark!

08/04/2026

Today, we honor the brave men and women of the U.S. Coast Guard for their dedication and service. We are especially proud to recognize the Coast Guard veterans in our communities, thank you for your commitment, sacrifice, and service to our nation.

08/03/2026

This International Assistance Dog Week, we're celebrating the special dogs who create moments of comfort, connection, and happiness for our residents. Thank you to these four-legged friends for visiting and making our communities a little brighter.

08/02/2026

Friendship makes every day a little brighter. On National Friendship Day, we're celebrating the connections that bring laughter, encouragement, and joy. From sharing a meal to enjoying activities together, or simply catching up with a friend, it's these everyday moments that make life richer.

07/30/2026

New surroundings. New connections. New confidence. See how residents thrive after moving to Benchmark.

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07/28/2026

Something exciting is growing🌱 We have our first pepper! What started as tiny seedlings has grown into a thriving indoor garden thanks to the love, patience, and daily care of our residents.

Way to grow, gardeners!

07/24/2026

Today’s forecast: plenty of laughs! 😄

It’s Tell an Old Joke Day, and we’re celebrating with a classic:

Why did the scarecrow win an award?
Because he was outstanding in his field!

From favorite punchlines to a few groan-worthy jokes, laughter is always welcome in our communities.

07/23/2026

Today we’re celebrating Gorgeous Grandma Day and the incredible women who inspire us every day.

We’re proud to honor the grandmothers, mothers, mentors, and friends whose wisdom, strength, kindness, and style leave a lasting impact on those around them. Here’s to celebrating confidence, beauty, and the stories that make each woman so special.