We generally have an age limit to people in their forties. We do not have a fixed rule since we judge people's readiness for ministry, their background and ministerial experience. Certain circumstances cause people to discern their vocation, like yourself, in their forties. We like to know what these areas are before we make a decision, as well as the gifts and charism that a person may have that may or may not fit with our congregation. Breakfast and lunch are on one's own, yet many are around and at different times to eat together.
Dinner is taken together in common, with some communities cooking their meals together.
Larger communities, like the one I live at, have a cook for most of the dinner meals. Because of our commitment to parishes, members take part in presiding or attending eucharist with the parish community. Most communities have a weekly meeting or gathering for community business. The rest of one's own day is filled with the particular ministerial task of the religious. Our religious do many different things, from parochial work to writing, teaching, chaplaincy, etc., all trying to witness to our eucharistic life and spirituality.