Adventure in Florida

Different Things to Do and See in Florida!

Walt Disney World Resort
disneyworld.disney.com,
407-939-5277

Animal Kingdom
High-speed rides, jungle trails, and animal safari, blizzard beach, waterslides, raft rides, and a 1-acre wave pool

Epcot
Future-world attractions and international cuisine

ESPN
Sports Complex more than 170 professional and amateur events

Fantasia Gardens
Mini-golf by tutu-clad hippos and marching brooms, fort wilderness, camp by horses, cowboys and outdoor movies

Hollywood Studios
Movie-themed rides and interactive stage shows

Magic Kingdom
Rides for all ages, photo ops with Disney characters, seven seas lagoon, pontoon boat rentals, and electric water pageant

Sammy Duvall’s
Water ski, wakeboard, parasail or paddle board

Splitsville
A vintage 30-lane bowling alley at Disney Springs, typhoon lagoon, waterslides, play area, and a giant wave pool

Wilderness Preserve
Bald eagles, bats, snakes, turtles, and Panthers

Winter Summerland
Mini-golf in Santa’s off-season retreat

Universal Orlando
Universalorlando.com,
407-363-8000

Volcano Bay
A tropical-themed water park

Islands of Adventure
Hero-themed rides and Harry Potter’s Hogsmeade

Universal Studios
Movie-themed rides and Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley

SeaWorld
seaworldparks.com,
888-800-5447

Aquatica
Underwater slides and other water rides

Discovery Cove
Swim with dolphins and other marine life

SeaWorld
Coasters and thrill rides, animal shows, exhibits

Other Area Theme Parks

Adventure Island
Waterslides, wave pool adventureisland.com
888-800-5447

Dinosaur World
150 lifesize sculptures dinosaurworld.com
813-717-9865

Gatorland
Gator farm, shows, zip line
gatorland.com
407-855-5496

Legoland
Rides, shows, Cypress Gardens
florida.legoland.com
877-350-5346

Holy Land Experience
The Bible comes to life
holylandexperience.com
407-872-2272

Marineland
The world’s first oceanarium
marineland.net
904-471-1111

Silver Springs
Glass-bottom boats, water park
silversprings.com
352-261-5840

Weeki Wachee
Underwater mermaid theater
Weekiwachee.com
352-592-5656

Busch Gardens
Coasters, thrill rides and shows
seaworldparks.com
888-800-5447

GatorWorld
See more than 400 alligators in Wildwood
gatorworldparks.com
352-462-9500

Museums

Discovery Center
Interactive fun in Ocala mydiscoverycenter.org 352-401-3900

Glazer Children’s Museum
Over 150 activities for kids in Tampa
Glazermuseum.org
813-443-3861

Orlando Science Center
Movies in the giant 300-seat
CineDome osc.org
407-514-2000

Menello Museum of Art
Artwork in Orlando
mennellomuseum.org
407-246-4278

Charles Hosmer Morse Museum of Art
Largest collection of Louis Comfort Tiffany works morsemuseum.org
407-645-5311

Orange County Regional History Center
Smithsonian affiliate with Florida-centric exhibits
thehistorycenter.org
407-836-8500

Salvador Dali Museum
The artwork in St. Petersburg
thedali.org
727-823-3767

Museum of Science and Industry
A scientific playground in Tampa
mosi.org
813-987-6000

Florida Museum of Natural History
See a T-Rex in Gainesville
flmnh.ufl.edu
352-846-2000

Thrill-Seeking Adventures

Captain Memo’s Pirate Cruise
Antics on the high seas
captainmemo.com
727-446-2587

Florida Balloon Adventures
Float above the treeline
floridaballoonadventures.com
407-414-7451

Heli Tours
Scenic helicopter flights
orlandohelitours.com
407-239-8687

Devil’s Den
Scuba dive in a prehistoric spring in Williston
devilsden.com
352-528-3344

Speed Boat Adventures
A two-hour ocean tour
tampaspeedboatadventures.com
727-744-3218

Skydive City
Tandem jump or pro dive
skydivecity.com
813-783-9399

Beaches

Cocoa Beach: Picnic tables, walkways, 900-foot pier, boathouse, and outdoor shower
Daytona Beach: Beach driving, parasailing, snorkeling, boardwalk with thrill rides
Clearwater Beach: Cabanas, boat and personal watercraft rentals, and dolphin cruises
New Smyrna Beach: Watch turtles come ashore to lay their eggs through July

Championship Courses

Belle Glade Country Club
Belle Glade
Holes: 27
Yardage: 3,651
6,992 on six sets of tees
Location: 434 Moyer Loop
Phone: 353-674-2700
Facilities: Putting green, pro shop, hitting nets, restaurant

Bonifay Country Club
Holes: 27
Yardage: 3,893
7,103 on six sets of tees
Location: 1033 Pinellas Place
Phone: 352- 753- 1776
Facilities: Pro shop, putting greens, hitting nets, restaurant

Cane Garden Country Club
Holes: 27
Yardage: 3,864
7,189 on six sets of tees
Location: 1728 Bailey Trail
Phone: 352- 751- 7029
Facilities: Putting and chipping greens, pro shop, restaurant, pool

Evans Prairie Country Club
Holes: 27
Yardage: 3,801
7,052 on six sets of tees
Location: 1824 Evans Prairie Road
Phone: 352- 205- 8910
Facilities: Pro shops, putting greens, hitting nets, restaurant, pool

Glenview Champions Country Club
Holes: 27
Yardage: 3,772
7,145 on six sets of tees
Location: 3190 Glenview Road
Phone: 352-753-3345
Facilities: Driving range, putting and chipping green, pro shop, restaurant, pool, tennis courts

Hacienda Hills Country Club
Holes: 27
Yardage: 3,800
6,446 on five sets of tees
Location: 1195 Morse Blvd.
Phone: 352-753-5155
Facilities: Putting and chipping green, pro shop, restaurant, pool, tiki bar, tennis courts

Havana Country Club
Holes: 27
Yardage: 3,797
7,070 on six sets of tees
Location: 2488 Odell Circle
Phone: 352-750-8085
Facilities: Pro shop, putting and chipping green, hitting the net, restaurant

Mallory Hill Country Club
Holes: 27
Yardage: 3,553
7,130 on six sets of tees
Location: 1675 Odell Circle
Phone: 352-753-3730
Facilities: Pool, clubhouse, restaurant, pro shop

Nancy Lopez Legacy Country Club
Holes: 27
Yardage: 3,747
6,946 on six sets of tees
Location: 17145 Buena Vista Blvd.
Phone: 352-753-1450
Facilities: Aqua-driving range, putting green, pro shop, restaurant, pool, tennis courts

Orange Blossom Hills
Holes: 18
Yardage: 3,857
6,198 on five sets of tees
Location: 1548 Water Tower Circle
Phone: 352-753-5200
Facilities: Putting and chipping greens, pro shop, restaurant, pool, hot tub

Palmer Legends Country Club
Holes: 27
Yardage: 3,670
7,180
Location: 1645 Palmer Way
Phone: 352-753-5300
Facilities: Driving range, putting and chipping greens, pro shop, restaurant

Tierra Del Sol Country Club
Holes: 3,842
Yardage: 3,842
6,832 on five sets of tees
Location: 806 San Marino Drive
Phone: 352-750-4600
Facilities: Putting green, pro shop, hitting nets, restaurant, tennis courts

Communities and Neighborhoods

Communities in The Villages Florida

Spanish Springs

1) Alhambra                                         17) Orange Blossom Gardens
2) Belle Aire                                         18) Palo Alto
3) Briar Meadow                                 19) Piedmont
4) Calumet Grove                                20) Palo Ridge
5) Chatham                                           21) Rio Ridge
6) Country Club Hills                         22) Rio Ponderosa
7) De Allende                                       23) Rio Ranchero
8) De La Vista                                      24) Santiago
9) Del Mar                                            25) Sano Domingo
10) El Cortez                                        26) Silver Lake
11) Glenbrook                                      27) Springdale
12) Hacienda                                       28) Summerhill
13) Harmeswood of Belle Aire         29) Tierra Del Sol
14) La Reynalda                                  30) Valle Verde
15) La Zamora                                     31) Woodbury
16) Mira Mesa

Lake Sumter Landing

1) Amelia                                                                       19) Liberty Park
2) Ashland                                                                    20) Lynnhaven
3) Belvedere                                                                 21) Mallory Square
4) Bonita                                                                       22) Pennecamp
5) Bonnybrook                                                             23) Poinciana
6) Bridgeport at Creekside Landing                        24) Sabal Chase
7) Bridgeport at Lake Miona                                    25) St. Charles
8) Bridgeport at Lakeshore Cottages                      26) St. James
9) Bridgeport at Lake Sumter                                   27) Sunset Pointe
10) Bridgeport at Laurel Valley                                28) Tall Trees
11) Bridgeport at Miona Shores                                29) Tamarind Grove
12) Buttonwood                                                            30) Virginia Trace
13) Caroline                                                                   31) Winifred
14) Duval
15) Haciendas of Mission Hills
16) Hadley
17) Hemingway
18) Largo

Brownwood

1) Alden Bungalows
2) Antrim Dells
3) Charlotte
4) Collier
5) DeSoto
6) Dunedin
7) Fenney
8) Fernandina
9) Gilchrist
10) Hillsborough
11) La Belle
12) Lake Deaton
13) Osceola Hills
14) Oscela

Community Notes & Information

All about pets

Adoption options

Poodle and Pooch Rescue
poodleandpoochrescue.org
321-277-3089

Max’s Pet Connection
Maxspetconnection.com
352-669-2855

Humane Society of Sumter County
994 County Road 529A, Lake Panasoffkee, Florida
352-793-9117

Humane Society of Lake County
6435 McKinley Road, Umatilla, Florida
352-589-7400

Humane Society of Marion County
701 NW 14th Road, Ocala, Florida
352-873-7387

Tri-County Animal Services
Sumter County
819 County Road 529, Lake Panasoffkee, Florida
352-689-4400

Lake County Animal Shelter
28123 County Road 561, Tavares, Florida
352-343-9688

Lady Lake Animal Control
423 Fennell Blvd., Lady Lake, Florida
352-751-1565

Marion County Animal Services
5701 SE 66th St., Ocala, Florida
352-671-8700

Dog-Friendly Parks

Brinson/Perry, 1231 Bonita Blvd. at Buena Vista Boulevard

Paradise Park, east side of golf cart bridge over U.S. Highway 27/441

Mulberry, Belle Meade Circle adjacent to the Springdale Fitness Trail

Atlas Canine Recreation Park, 3513 Moyer Loop

Dudley Canine Park, 2470 Fenney Way

Nearby Parks

Lake Okahumpka Dog Park, 6085 E. State Road 44, Wildwood

Millennium Dog Park, County Road 139, Wildwood

Veterinarians

Village Veterinarian
311 La Grande Blvd.,
Lady Lake, Florida
352-750-3000

Paws Animal Hospital
1950 Laurel Manor Drive,
The Villages, Florida
352-259-2439

Buffalo Ridge Animal Hospital
748 Village Campus Circle,
The Villages, Florida
352-750-4711

2474 Burnsed Blvd.,
The Villages, Florida
352-350-5786

Mulberry Grove Animal Hospital
7101 SE County Road 42, The Villages Florida
Summerfield
352-245-9009

Colony Plaza Animal Hospital
340 Heald Way, The Villages Florida
352-633-7327

Florida Veterinary Hospital
904 Avenida Central, Lady Lake, Florida
352-750-2377

Banfield Pet Hospital
534 N. U.S. Highway 27/441,
Lady Lake, Florida
352-391-1607

Country Oaks Veterinary Clinic
13938 S. U.S. Highway 27/441,
Summerfield, Florida
352-347-7387

Animal Clinic of Lady Lake
414 Teague Trail,
Lady Lake, Florida
352-753-5333

Commercial Communities in the Villages

Brownwood Paddock Square

Lake Sumter Landing Market Square

Spanish Springs Town Square

Rolling Acres Plaza– U.S. Highway 27/441 at Rolling Acres Road, The Villages Florida

Buffalo Ridge Plaza– County Road 466 and County Road 101, The Villages Florida

Colony Plaza– County Road 466A, The Villages Florida

Grand Traverse Plaza – State Road 44 near Brownwood, The Villages Florida

La Plaza Grande – U.S. Highway 27/ 441 near Spanish Springs, The Villages Florida

Mulberry Grove Plaza – Country Road 42, The Villages Florida

Pinellas Plaza – Country Road 466A east of Powell Road, The Villages Florida

Southern Trace Plaza – North of County Road 466, east of CR 101, The Villages Florida

Spanish Plaines Plaza – U.S. 27/441, The Villages Florida

Lake Deaton Plaza – East of Morse Boulevard, north of State Road 44, The Villages Florida

Sarasota Plaza– East of Morse Blvd., north of Meyer Loop, The Villages Florida

Powell Plaza – Powell Road

Local Restaurants in the Squares

Lake Sumter Landing
Bravo Pizza
Subway
Lighthouse Point Bar and Grille
R.J. Gators
Amelia’s at the Waterfront Inn
Redsauce
Johnny Rockets
City Fire American Oven and Bar

Spanish Springs
McCall’s Tavern
Katie Belle’s
Margarita Republic
World of Beer
Ay! Jalisco

Brownwood
City Fire
World of Beer
Ricciardi’s Italian Table
Cody’s Original Roadhouse
McAlister’s Deli

Library Services

Lady Lake Public Services
Address: 225 W. Guava St., Lady Lake, Florida
Phone: 352- 753-2957
Hours:Mondays: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Tuesday- Friday: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m.
Website: mylakelibrary.org
Amenities: wifi, meeting rooms, private study rooms, computers, printer, copy machine, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, ebooks, databases, classes, and programs for adults and youth.

Fruitland Park Library
Address: 205 W. Berckman St., Fruitland Park, Florida
Phone: 352- 360-6561
Hours: 9:30 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays; 9:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Website: mylakelibrary.org
Amenities: Wi-fi, 15 computers, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, e-books, e-magazines, databases.

Mark Twain Library at Paradise Recreation Center
Address: 1409 Paradise Drive, The Villages Florida
Phone: 352-753-0556
Hours: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. – noon Saturdays.
Amenities: two computers, printer, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, free magazines

Villages Public Library at Belvedere
Address: 325 Belvedere Blvd., The Villages Florida
Phone: 352-689-4567
Hours: 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fridays; 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturdays
Website: sumtercountyfl.gov/853/about-the-library
Amenities: wi-fi, meeting room, printer, fax machine, audiobooks, e-books

Villages Public Library at Pinellas Plaza
Address: 7375 Powell Road, Suite 100, Wildwood, Florida
Phone: 352-689-4567
Hours: 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Fridays; 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. Saturdays
Website: sumtercountyfl.gov/853/about-the-library

Belleview Public Library
Address: 13145 SE County Road 484, Belleview, Florida
Phone: 352-438-2500
Hours: 10 a.m. – 8 p.m. Mondays and Tuesdays; 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday
Website: marioncountyfl.org/library
Amenities: Wi-fi, meeting room, two study rooms, 18 computers in the main room, six computers in children’s room, printer, copy machine, fax machine, CDs, DVDs, audiobooks, e-books, e-magazines.

Post Offices

Lady Lake Post Office
850 Teague Trail (County Road 25)
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Villages Post Office
23 La Grande Blvd., The Villages Florida
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday

Oxford Post Office
3974 County Road Road 201, Oxford Florida
Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday.

Fruitland Park Post Office
104 W. Miller St., Fruitland Park Florida
Hours:9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 9 a.m. to noon Saturday

Wildwood Post Office
316 Shopping Center Drive
Hours: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.

School Systems

Contacts

The Villages Charter School Director of Education: Randy McDaniel
Address: 350 Tatonka Terrace,
The Villages, Florida 32162
Phone: 352-259-2350
Website: tvcs.org

Sumter County Schools Superintendent: Rick Shirley
Address: 2680 W. County Road 476,
Bushnell, Florida 33513
Phone: 352-793-2315
Website: sumter.k12.fl.us

Lake County Schools Superintendent: Diane Kornegay
Address: 201 W. Burleigh Blvd.,
Tavares, Florida 32778
Phone: 352-253-6500
Website: lake.k12.fl.us

Marion County Public Schools Superintendent: Heidi Maier
Address: 512 SE Third St.,
Ocala, Florida 34471
Phone: 352-671-7700
Website: marionschools.net 

Executive Courses

GOLF

With over 648 golf holes to play, The Villages is truly a paradise for golfers of any skill level. Some may even say that golf is life here, and it is no wonder that no where else in the world comes close to The Villages with the number of holes of golf. For those looking for lessons, to test equipment, watch tournaments, attend festivals, or merely just to play, this is the place for you.

The Villages Golf Courses

Championship Golf Courses

1) Belle Glade
2) Bonifay
3) Cane Garden
4) Evans Prairie
5) Glenview Champions
6) Hacienda Hills
7) Havana
8) Lopez Legacy
9) Mallory Hill
10) Orange Blossom Hills
11) Palmer Legends
12) Tierra Del Sol

Executive Golf Courses

1) Amberwood                    21) Oakleigh
2) Bacall                               22) Okeechobee
3) Belmont                          23) Palmetto
4) Bogart                             24) Pelican
5) Bonita Pass                    25) Pimlico
6) Briarwood                      26) Red Fox
7) Chula Vista                     27) Redfish Run
8) Churchill Greens           28) Roosevelt
9) De La Vista                     29) Saddlebrook
10) El Diablo                       30) Sandhill
11) El Santiago                    31) Sarasota
12) Escambia                       32) Silver Lake
13) Gray Fox                        33) Southern Star
14) Hawkes Bay                  34) Sweetgum
15) Heron                             35) Tarpon boil
16) Hill Top                          36) Truman
17) Loblolly                          37) Turtle Mound
18) Long Leaf                      38) Volusia
19) Mangrove                      39) Walnut Grove
20) Mira Mesa                    40) Yankee Clipper

How to reserve a tee time at The Villages Golf Courses

There are three ways to get tee-times:

1) Request through the automated tee time system 4-7 days in advance of intended play at 352-752-golf (4653). For more information, you can review the request worksheet.

2) Make a reservation through the automated teem time system 1-4 days in advance of intended play. For more information, you can review the reservation worksheet.

3) By calling the golf shop you plan to play (championship courses) or the starter building (executive courses) on the day of play to reserve an open time.

You can access the automated system through the phone number provide above, or through the internet. The vast majority of reservations/requests are made through the automated system. Additionally, The Villages offers a free course through its Good Golf School. Here, the tee time system is explained more.

Government

What are Community Development Districts?

In The Villages, there are 13 residential and commercial community development districts that act as a unique form of government in The Villages. CDD’s have the power to plan, finance, construct, operate and control community-infrastructure and services for people who live in their districts. These services include recreation facilities, executive golf courses, road improvements, sidewalk and street maintenance, street lighting, water management, and more. Although the CDD isn’t allowed by law to have police, they are permitted to have emergency services, fire safety, and community watch programs. Each CDD is governed by a board of supervisors elected by residents within each CDD.

If you are interested in learning more about how CDD’s operate, there are monthly CDD meetings. Each districts day and time are posted on the District website at districtgov.org. Additionally, the District publishes the District Weekly, updating on CDD activities. For further education, the District offers the Resident Academy, a two-day interactive program which gives residents an in-depth understanding of the district government.

What CDD are you in?

Lake County/ Lady Lake (excluding Enclave):

Country Club Hills, Orange Blossom Gardens, Silver Lake.

District 1: De Allende, De La Vista, Hacienda, Palo Alto, Rio Grande, Rio Ponderosa, Rio Ranchero, Tierra Del Sol

District 2: Alhambra, Harmeswood of Belle Aire, Palo Alto, Santiago, Santo Domingo.

District 3: Belle Aire, Glenbrook, Polo Ridge, Summerhill.

District 4: Briar Meadow, Calumet Grove, Chatham, Piedmont, Springdale, Woodbury.

District 5: Ashland, Belvedere, Bonnybrook, Bridgeport at Lake Miona, Liberty Park, Lynnhaven, Poinciana, Sunset Pointe, Winifred.

District 6: Amelia, Bridgeport of Lake Sumter, Bridgeport at Lakeshore Cottages, Bridgeport of Miona Shores, Edgewater Bungalows, Caroline, Largo, Mallory Square, Sabal Chase, Tall Trees, Virginia Trace

District 7: Bonita, Duval, Hadley, Hemingway

District 8: Bridgeport at Creekside Landing, Bridgeport at Laurel Valley, Buttonwood, Pennecamp, St. Charles, St. James, Tamarind Grove.

District 9: Charlotte, Fernandina, Gilchrist, Pinellas, Sanibel.

District 10: Alden Bungalows, Antrim Dells, Charlotte, Collier, Dunedin, Hillsborough, Lake Deaton, La Belle, Osceola Hills, Osceola Hills at Soaring Eagle Preserve.

District 11: Pine Hills, Pine Ridge

District 12: Fenney, DeSoto

District 13: De Luna, Bradford

District breakdown:

The Villages Center District:

Meetings are held at 3:30 p.m. the Wednesday before the second Friday of each month at the District offices, 984 Old Mill Run, Lake Sumter Landing.

Board of supervisors:

1) Steve Kurtz, Chair
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-753-9515
Steve.kurtz@district.gov.org

2) Art Rowe, Vice Chair
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-205-7661
art.rowe@district.gov.org

3) Peter Evans, Supervisor
● Four-year term expires in 2020
352-753-6763
Peter.Evans@district.gov.org

4) Gary Moyer
● Four-year term expires in 2020
352-753-6790
gary.moyer@district.gov.org

5) Robert Chandler, IV
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-753-6790
iv.chandler@district.gov.org

District 1:
Meetings are held at 8 a.m. the second Friday each month at the District office, 984 Old Mill Run, second floor, Lake Sumter Landing The Villages Florida.

Board of supervisors:

1) Kathy Porter, Chair
● Four-year term expires in 2020
352-259-8196
kathy.porter@districtgov.org
2) Craig Estep, Vice Chair
● Four-year term expires in 2020
515-210-3494
craig.estep@districtgov.org
3) Paul Sykes
● Four-year term expires in 2020
352-750-5538
paul.sykes@districtgov.org
4) Charles Amante
● Four-year term expires in 2022
904-305-2137
charles.amante@districtgov.org
5) Ellen Cora
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-750-0167
ellen.cora@districtgov.org

District 2:

Meetings are held at 9:30 a.m. the second Friday of each month at the District office, 984 Old Mill Run, Lake Sumter Landing.

Board of supervisors:

1) Bryan Lifsey, Chairman
● Four-year term expires 2022
352-751-3789
bryan.lifsey@districtgov.org
2) Bill Schikora
● Four-year term expires in 2020
352-552-1059
bill.schikora@districtgov.org
3) John Blum
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-259-3592
john.blum@districtgov.org
4) Barton Zoellner
● Four-year term expires 2020
252-753-4711
barton.zoellner@districtgov.org
5) Jim Cipollone
● Four-year term expires in 2022
484-431-2541
jim.cipollone@districtgov.org

District 3:
Meetings are held at 11 a.m. the second Friday of each month at the District office, 984 Old Mill Run, Lake Sumter Landing.

Board of supervisors:
1) Bill Ray, Chairman
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-753-5050
bill.ray@districtgov.org
2) Gail Lazenby, Vice Chairman
● Four-year term expires in 2020
352-750-1465
gail.lazenby@districtgov.org
3) Terry Biddle
● Four-year term expires in 2020
216-469-6569
terry.biddle@districtgov.org
4) Tilman Dean
● Four- year term expires in 2022
352-259-5692
tilman.dean@districtgov.org
5) Steffan Franklin
● Four-year term expires in 2022
732-713-6263
steffan.franklin@districtgov.org

District 4:

Meetings are held at 1:30 p.m. the second Friday of each month at Savannah Center, 1545 Buena Vista Blvd.

Board of supervisors:

1) Jim Murphy, Chairman
● Four-year term expires in 2022
Jim.Murphy@districtgov.org
352-259-1581
2) Cliff Weiner, Vice Chairman
● Four-year term expires in 2020
cliff.weiner@districtgov.org
3) Charles Kazlo
● Four-year term expires in 2020
352-259-4216
chuck.kazlo@districtgov.org
4) Don Deakin
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-750-5395
don.deakin@districtgov.org
5) Mark Hayes
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-250-7807
mark.hayes@districtgov.org

District 5:
Meets on the third Friday of the month at 8:00 a.m. at the district office, 984 Old Mill Run, Lake Sumter Landing.

1) Gary Kadow, Chair
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-430-0567
gary.kadow@districtgov.org
2) Walter Martin
● Four-year term expires in 2020
352-205-7099
walter.martin@districtgov.org
3) Chuck Wildzunas
● Four-year term expires in 2020
352-753-3703
Chuck.Wildzunas@districtgov.org
4) Jerry Knoll
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-603-3224
jerry.knoll@districtgov.org

5) Jerry Ferlisi
● Four-year term expires in 2020
352-391-5261
Jerry.Ferlisi@districtgov.org

District 6:
Meets on the third Friday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at the district office, 984 Old Mill Run, Lake Sumter Landing.

Supervisors:
1) John Calandro, Chair
● Four-year term expires in 2020
352-430-3425
john.calandro@districtgov.org
2) Peter Moeller, Vice Chair
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-751-4117
peter.moeller@districtgov.org
3) Linda Grzesik
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-751-1761
linda.grzesik@districtgov.org
4) Tom Griffith
● Four-year term expires in 2020
305-215-0235
tom.griffith@districtgov.org
5) Andrew Curtis
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-362-4756
andy.curtis@districtgov.org

District 7:

Meets on the Thursday before the second Friday at 8:00 a.m. at the district office, 984 Old Mill Run, Lake Sumter Landing.

1) Ron McMahon, Chair
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-205-4647
ron.mcmahon@districtgov.org
2) Dennis Boredlin, Vice Chair
● Four-year term expires in 2022
203-394-8780
dennis.broedlin@districtgov.org
3) Mark Gallo
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-259-1765
mark.gallo@districtgov.org
4) William VonDohlen
● Four-year term expires in 2020
585-738-6318
william.vondohlen@districtgov.org
5) Jerry Vicenti
● Four-year term expires in 2020
908-705-1857
jerry.vicenti@districtgov.org

District 8:
Meets on the Third Friday of the month at 11:30 a.m. at the district office, 984 Old Mill Run, Lake Sumter Landing.

Supervisors:

1) Duane Johnson, Chair
● Four-year term expires in 2022
507-421-5273
duane.johnson@districtgov.org
2) Larry Mcmurry, Vice Chair
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-566-8373
Larry.McMurry@districtgov.org
3) Phil Walker
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-753-8618
phil.walker@districtgov.org
4) Sal Torname
● Four-year term expires in 2020
352-350-2218
sal.torname@districtgov.org
5) Dennis Hayes
● Four-year term expires in 2020
352-633-0750
dennis.hayes@ districtgov.org

District 9:
Meets on the Thursday before the third Friday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the district office, 984 Old Mill Run, Lake Sumter Landing.

Board of supervisors:

1) Jack Reimer, Chair
● Four-year term expires in 2020
352-751-6846
jack.reimer@districtgov.org
2) Dave Green, Vice Chair
● Four- year term expires in 2020
813-334-7488
kent.kluver@districtgov.org
3) Kent Kluver
● Four-year term expires in 2020
563-920-0878
kent.kluver@districtgov.org
4) Don ‘Smoke’ Hickman
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-430-1182
don.hickman@districtgov.org
5) Steve Brown
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-633-6073
steve.brown@districtgov.org

District 10:
Meetings are held on the Thursday before the third Friday of the month at 3:00 p.m. at the district office, 984 Old Mill Run, Lake Sumter Landing.

Board of supervisors:

1) Donald Wiley
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-661-6175
donald.wiley@districtgov.org
2) Kenneth Lieberman
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-391-2450
ken.lieberman@districtgov.org
3) Bill Lorenz
● Four-year term expires in 2020
352-751-3512
bill.lorenz@districtgov.org
4) Patrick McDonald
● Four-year term expires in 2020
Patrick.McDonald@districtgov.org
352-350-2244
5) Christine Bradshaw
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-418-7999
chris.bradshaw@districtgov.org

District 11:
Meetings are held on the Thursday before the second Friday of the month at 11:30 a.m. at the district office, 984 Old Mill Run, Lake Sumter Landing.

Board of Supervisors:

1) Don Brozick, Chair
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-633-1280
don.brozick@districtgov.org
2) Allen Vanover, Vice Chair
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-444-4155
allen.vanover@districtgov.org
3) Jim Covert
● Two-year term expires in 2020
321-402-8404
jim.covert@districtgov.org
4) Matt Hoopfer
● Two-year term- landowner elected term expires in 2020
matt.hoopfer@districtgov.org
5) Patty Hoxie
● Two- year term- landowner elected term expires in 2020
847-707-2360
patty.hoxie@districtgov.org

District 12:
Meetings held on the Thursday before the second Friday of the month at 9:30 a.m. at the district office, 984 Old Mill Run, Lake Sumter Landing.

Board of supervisors:

1) Dean Barberree
● Four-year term expires in 2020.
407-856-4899
dean.barberree@districtgov.org
2) Donald E. Levens
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-237-4692
donald.levens@districtgov.org
3) Kimberly Locher
● Four-year term expires in 2022
407-856-4899
kimberly.locher@districtgov.org
4) Andrew Bilardello
● Four-year term expires in 2022
jon.roudbush@districtgov.org
310-347-6980
5) Jon Roudbush
● Four-year term expires in 2022
310-347-6980
jon.roudbush@districtgov.org

District 13:
Meetings are held on the Thursday before the second Friday of the month at 1:30 p.m. at the district office, 984 Old Mill Run, Lake Sumter Landing.

Board of supervisors:
1) Karen Crews, Chair
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-753-6654
karen.crews@districtgov.org
2) Brad Weber, Vice Chair
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-751-2100
danny.graham@districtgov.org
3) Danny Graham
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-753-6668
danny.graham@districtgov.org
4) Mike Hoopfer
● Two-year term expires 2020
352-753-6654
mike.hoopfer@districtgov.org
5) Bobby Gulati
● Two-year term expires 2020
352-753-4502
bobby.gulati@districtgov.org

Brownwood district:
Meets on the Thursday before the third Friday of the month at 11:00 a.m. at the district office, 984 Old Mill Run, Lake Sumter Landing.

Board of supervisors:
1) Lester Coggins, Chair
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-365-1470
lester.coggins@districtgov.org
2) Jim Sprung, Vice Chair
● Four-year term expires in 2020
352-753-1119
jim.sprung@districtgov.org
3) Chad Ritch
● Four-year term expires in 2020
352-674-1551
chad.ritch@districtgov.org
4) Ken Stoff
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-750-5152
Ken.Stoff@districtgov.org
5) Gerry Andrews
● Two-year term expires in 2020
352-753-2270
gerry.andrews.@districtgov.org

Sumter Landing District
Meetings are held on the Thursday before the third Friday of the month.

Board of supervisors:
1) Mike Berning, Chair
● Two-year term expires in 2020
352-753-2270
mike.berning@districtgov.org
2) Joseph Nisbett, Vice Chair
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-753-6778
brad.brown@districtgov.org
3) Gerry Lachnicht
● Four-year term expires in 2020
352-751-2199
Gerry.lachnicht@districtgov.org
4) Dr. Randy McDaniel
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-259-2350
randy.mcdaniel@districtgov.org

North Sumter County Utility Dependent District

Meetings are at 8:30 a.m. on the Thursday before the third Friday of each month at the district office, 984 Old Mill Run, Lake Sumter Landing.

Board of supervisors:
1) Charlie Smith, Chair
● Four-year term expires in 2020
352-751-7844
charlie.smith@districtgov.org
2) Dominic Berardi, Vice Chair
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-750-5152
dominic.berardi@districtgov.org
3) Tom Farlow
● Four-year term expires in 2020
352-348-9540
tom.farlow@districtgov.org
4) Diane Spencer
● Four-year term expires in 2020
352-753-7455
diane.spencer@districtgov.org
5) Matthew Friedland
● Four-year term expires in 2022
352-633-5306
matthew.friedland@districtgov.org
6) Richard Rademacher
● Four-year term expires in 2022
937-215-8096
richard.rademacher@districtgov.org
7) Thomas Hoskins
● Four-year term expires in 2022
734-417-1423
thomas.hoskins@districtgov.org

Government Officials

Sumter County Officials

Public officials

Clerk of Circuit Courts
Gloria Hayward (D)

Term expires: 2020
Location: 215 E. McCollum Ave., Bushnell;
Phone: 352-569-6600

8033 E. County Road 466, The Villages;
Phone: 352-689-4600

Website: sumterclerk.com

Sheriff
Bill Farmer ( R )
Term expires: 2020
Locations: 1010 N. Main St., Bushnell;
Non-emergency phone: 352-569-1630

8033 E. County Road 466, The Villages;
Non-emergency Phone: 352-689-4600

Website: sumtercountysheriff.org

Supervisor of Elections:
Bill Keen ( R )
Term expires: 2020
Locations:
Main office: 7375 Powell Road, Suite 125, Wildwood;

316 E. Anderson Ave., Bushnell;

Phone: 352-569-1540
Email: bill.keen@sumterelections.org
Website: sumterelections.org

Property Appraiser
Joey Hooten (R )
Term Expires: 2020
Locations:218 E. McCollum Ave., Bushnell

8033 E. County Road 466, The Villages

7375 Powell Road Wildwood

Phone: 352-569-6800

Website: sumterpa.com

Superintendent of schools
Richard A. Shirley ( R )
Term expires: 2020
Locations:
2680 W. County Road 476, Bushnell.
Phone: 352-793-2315, ext.50208
Website: sumter.k12.fl.us

Tax Collector
Randy Mask ( R )
Term Expires: 2020
Locations: 220 E. McCollum Ave., Bushnell;
Phone: 352-569-6740
8033 E. County Road 466, Suite B, The villages;
Phone: 352-689-4645
7375 Powell Road, Wildwood;
Phone: 352-689-4540
Website: sumtertaxcollector.com

Board of Commissioners
District 1
Al Butler (R )
Term expires: 2020
Represents: North of county road 466a to CR 466, and east of Buena Vista Boulevard to the Sumter-Lake county line.
Phone: 352-689-4400
Email: al.butler@sumtercountyfl.gov

District 2
Doug Gilpin (R )
Term expires: 2018
Represents: Coleman, Lake Panasoffkee, Oxford, Rutland and Wildwood.
Phone: 352-689-4400 or 352-303-0340
Email: doug.gilpin@sumtercountyfl.gov

District 3
Don Burgess (R )
Term expires: 2020
Represents: The Villages north of CR 466 and east of CR 101, Villages of Tall Trees and Bonnybrook.
Phone: 352-689-4400
Email: don.burgess@sumtercountyfl.gov

District 4
Garry Breeden (R )
Term Expires: 2022
Represents: Bushnell, Bevilles Corner, Center Hill, Webster, Croom-a-Coochee, Nobleton and Tarrytown.
Phone: 352-689-4400
Email: garry.breeden@sumtercountyfl.org

District 5
Steve Printz ( R)
Term expires: 2020
Represents:The Villages, west of Buena Vista Boulevard to U.S. Highway 301, Wildwood and Adamsville.
Phone: 352-689-4400
Email: steve.printz@sumtercountyfl.gov

Lake County Officials

Board of commissioners

District 1:
Timothy Sullivan (R )
Term expires: 2020
Represents: Groveland, Howey-in-the-Hills, Leesburg.
Email: tsullivan@lakecountyfl.gov

District 2:
Sean Parks (R )
Represents: Clermont, Minneola, Monteverde.
Email: sparks@lakecountyfl.gov

District 3:
Wendy Breeden ( R )
Term expires: 2020
Represents: Astatula, Leesburg, Tavares
Email: wbreeden@lakecountyfl.gov

District 4:
Leslie Campione ( R )
Term expires: 2022
Represents: Eustis and Mount Dora
Email: lcampione@lakecountyfl.gov

District 5:
Josh Blake ( R )
Term expires: 2020
Represents: Fruitland park, Lady Lake, Umatilla
Email: jblake@lakecountyfl.gov

Public Officials
Clerk of Circuit courts
Gary Cooney (Rep)
550 W. Main St.
Tavares FL 32778
Phone: 352-742-4102
Email: execoffice@lakecountyclerk.org
Web: www.lakecountyclerk.org

Sheriff
Peyton Grinnell (Rep)
360 W. Ruby St. Tavares FL 32778
Phone: 352-343-9500
Email: sheriff@lcso.org
Web: www.lcso.org

Property Appraiser
Carey Baker (Rep)
320 W. Main St. Tavares FL 32778
Phone: 352-253-2150
Fax: 352-253-2155
Email: comments@lakecopropappr.com
Web: www.lakecopropappr.com

Tax Collector
Bob McKee (Rep)
320 W. Main St. Tavares, FL 32778
Phone: 352-343-9602
Fax: 352-253-2125
Email: webmaster@laketax.com
Web: www.laketax.com

Superintendent of schools
Diane Kornegay
201 W. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares
Phone: 352-253-6515
Email:kornegayd@lake.k12.fl.us
Website: lake.k12.fl.us

Supervisor of Elections
Alan Hays (Rep)
1898 E. Burleigh Blvd. Tavares, FL 32778
Phone: 352-343-9734
Email: hays@lakevotes.com
Web: www.lakevotes.com

Marion County Officials

Public officials:

Clerk of Circuit Courts
David R. Ellspermann
Term expires: 2020
Address: 110 NW First Ave., Ocala
Fax: 352-671-5600
Phone: 352-671-5604
Website: marioncountyclerk.org

Sheriff:
Billy Woods
Term expires: 2020
Address: 692 NW 30th Ave., Ocala
Phone: 352-732-8181
Website: marionso.com

Supervisor of elections:
Wesley Wilcox ( R )
Term expires: 2020
Address: 981 NE 16th St., Ocala
Phone: 352-620-3290
Fax: 352-620-3286
Website: votemarion.com

Property Appraiser:
Ville M. Smith ( R)
Term Expires: 2020
Address: 501 SE 25th Ave., Ocala
Phone: 352-368-8300
Fax: 352-368-8336
Email: mcpa@pa.marion.fl.us
Website: pa.marion.fl.us

Superintendent of Schools:
Heidi Maier ( R )
Term expires: 2020
Address: 512 SE Third St., Ocala
Phone: 352-671-7702
Email:heidi.maier@marion.k12.fl.us
Website: marionschools.net

Tax Collector:
George Albright ( R )
Term expires: 2020
Locations:
503 SE 25th Ave., Ocala; 352-368-8200
17860 SE 109th Ave., Unit 602 (Spruce Creek Terrace Shoppes), Summerfield; 352-368-8200
Websit: mariontax.com

Board of County Commissioners

601 SE 25th Ave., Ocala;
Phone: 352-438-2323
Fax: 352-438-2324
Website:marioncountyfl.org

District 1:
David Moore (R)
Represents: Southeast Marion
Email: David.moore@marioncountyfl.org

District 2:
Kathy Bryant ( R )
Represents: Southwest Marion, including Dunnellon
Email: kathy.bryant@marioncountyfl.org

District 3:
Jeff Gold ( R )
Represents: The Villages, Summerfield, Belleview, and Wiersdale
Email: Jeff.gold@marioncountyfl.org

District 4:
Carl Zalak III ( R )
Represents: Northeast Marion, including Ocala
Email: carl.zalak@marioncountyfl.org

District 5:
Michelle Stone ( R )
Represents: Northwest Marion
Email: michelle.stone@marioncountyfl.org

Lady Lake Officials

Information:
Address: 409 Fennell Blvd., Lady Lake
Phone: 352-751-1500
Website: Ladylake.org
Meeting times: 6 p.m. the first and third Mondays of each month.

Ward 1:
Ruth Kussard
Term expires: 2019
Email: rkussard@ladylake.org

Ward 2:
Tony Holden
Term expires: 2020
Email: tholden@ladylake.org

Ward 3:
Dan Vincent
Term expires: 2019
Email: dvincent@ladylake.org

Ward 4:
Paul Hannan
Term expires: 2020
Email: commissionerhannon@comcast.net

Ward 5:
Jim Richards, Mayor
Term expires: 2019
Email: jrichards@ladylake.org

Public officials:

Town manager:
Kris Kollgaard
Phone: 352-751-1501
Email: kkollgaard@ladylake.org

Town Deputy Clerk:
Nancy Slaton
Phone: 352-751-1501
Email: nslaton@ladylake.org

Town Attorney:
Derek Schroth

Wildwood Officials

Information:
Address: Wildwood City Hall, 100 N. Main St., Wildwood, 34785
Phone: 352-330-1330
Fax: 352-330-1338
Website: Wildwood-fl.gov
Meeting schedule: 9 a.m. on the second Monday of every month; 7 p.m. on the fourth Monday of every month.

Seat 1:

Fruitland Park:
Information:
Address: 506 W Berckman St., Fruitland Park;
Phone: 352-360-6727
Website: fruitlandpark.org
Meeting Schedule: 6 p.m. the second and fourth Thursdays of each month.

Officials:
District 1:
Patrick DeGrave
Phone: 362-360-6767
Email Address: pdegrave@fruitlandpark.org

District 2:
John Mobilian
Phone: (352) 360-6727
Email: jmobilian@fruitlandpark.org

District 3:
Chris Cheshire, Mayor
Phone: 352-360-6686
Email: ccheshire@fruitlandpark.org

District 4:
John L. Gunter Jr., Vice Mayor
Phone: 352-360-6727
Email: jgunter@fruitlandpark.org

District 5:
Christopher Bell
Phone: 352-360-6727
Email: cbell@fruitlandpark.org

City Manager:
Gary Lavenia
Email: glavenia@fruitlandpark.org

City Clerk:
Esther Coulson
Email: ecoulson@fruitlandpark.org

City Attorney:
Anita Garaci-Carver

Florida Senate:
Senator:
Dennis Baxley, Republican
Represents District 12, which includes Sumter and parts of Lake and Marion counties.
Term: November 2016 to November 2020
District office: 206 U.S. Highway 27/441, Lady Lake, FL 32159; 352-750-3133
Satellite office: 315 SE 25th Ave., Ocala, FL 34471; 352-789-6720
Tallahassee Office: 320 Senate Office Building, 404 S. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL 32399; 850-487-5012

Elected officials:
National:
President Donald Trump, Republican
The White House: 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, D.C. 20500
Comments: 202-456-1111
Switchboard: 202-456-1414

Florida:
Senator Bill Nelson, Democrat
Orlando Office: 225 E. Robinson St., Suite 410, Orlando, FL, 32801
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Phone: 407-872-7161
Contact email: billnelson.senate.gov/contact-bill

Senator Marco Rubio, Republican
Orlando office: 201 S. Orange Ave., Suite 350, Orlando, FL, 32801
Hours: 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Phone: 407-254-2573
How to email: rubio.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/contact

Rep. Daniel Webster, Republican,
The Villages Office: 8015 E. County Road 466, Suite B, The Villages, FL 32162
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday and Wednesday; Friday by appointment only.
Phone: 352-383-3552
Contact email: webster.house.gov/email-me

Gov. Rick Scott, Republican
State of Florida, The Capital: 400 S. Monroe St., Tallahassee, FL, 32399-0001
Phone: 850-488-7146
Conact: flgov.com/contact-gov-scott/email-the-governor

Sen. Dennis Baxley, Republican
Lady Lake Office: 206 S. Hwy. 27/441, Lady Lake, FL 32159
Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Contact: flsenate.gov/Senators/S12 (Click the button under Baxley’s picture)

Brett Hage, Republican

Health Care Locations

1. The Villages Health Mulberry Grove Care Center
8877 SE 165th Mulberry Lane
The Villages, Florida
Tel: 352-674-1750

2. The Villages Health Santa Barbara Care Center
1575 Santa Barbara Blvd.
The Villages, Florida
Tel: 352-674-1740

3. The Villages Health Specialty Care Center
400 N. U.S. Highway 27/441, Building 810
The Villages, Florida
Tel: 352-674-8731

4. The Villages Health Creekside Care Center Lake Sumter Landing
1050 Old Camp Road, Building 100
The Villages, Florida
Tel: 352-674-1760

5. The Villages Health Colony Care Center
280 Farmer Place
The Villages, Florida
Tel: 352-674-1710

6. The Villages Health Pinellas Care Center
2485 Pinellas Place
The Villages, Florida
Tel: 352-674-1720

7. The Villages Health Brownwood Care Center
2910 Brownwood Blvd.
The Villages, Florida
Tel: 352-674-1790

Help Groups Guide

AA: 6 p.m. Mondays, Serenity Seekers, Paradise Recreation Center.
AA: 7:30 pm- 8:30 p.m. Mondays, open to beginners, Mulberry Grove Recreation Center.
AA: 10-30 a.m. Tuesdays, Chapel of Christian Faith, 1401 Paradise Drive, The Villages.
AA: 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays. speaker/discussion, Sober Sunset Speakers, Bradenton Recreation Center (open).
AA: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Come to Believe, St. Timothy Roman Church, 1351 Paige ace. The Villages (Al-Anon also).
AA: 7 p.m. Wednesdays, New Life open speaker, Hibiscus Recreation Center
AA: 10 a.m. Thursdays, New Attitudes, La Hacienda Recreation Center.
AA: 7:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays. closed step discussion, Mulberry Grove Recreation Center.
AA: 10:30 a.m. Fridays, No Name Group: Chapel of Christian Faith, 1401 Paradise Drive, The Villages.
AA: 4:30 p.m. Fridays, Serenity Sisters, Allamanda Recreation Center.
AA Back to Basics: 8-9 a.m. Saturdays, Sterling Heights Recreation Center. Learn and complete all 12 steps of AA in four 1-hour meetings beginning the first Saturday of each month. 949-351-0174.
AA: 7 p.m. Saturdays, Sobriety On Saturday Group, Saddlebrook Recreation Center. AA: 9:30 a.m. Sundays, Lady Lake Breakfast Group, La Hacienda Recreation Center open: 352-360-0960.
For AA information: Visit lakecountyaa.com.
Adult Children of Alcoholics: 1-2-20 p.m. Thursdays, Eisenhower Recreation Center. 352-571-4104 or timmurphy.murphy@gmail.com.
Al-Anon: 7 p.m. Tuesdays, Serenity AFG, St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church, 1351 Paige Place, The Villages.
Al-Anon: 10-10:45 a.m., beginners; 11 a.m.-noon regular meeting Tuesdays, Changing Attitudes AFG, Hibiscus Recreation Center.
Al-Anon: 11 a.m. Wednesdays, Step 4 Study Group, Sterling Heights Recreation Center.
Al-Anon: 9 a.m. Fridays, day Freedom AFG, Churchill Street Recreation Center.
Al-Anon: 9 a.m. Saturdays, Letting Go AFG Newcomers, meeting 10 a.m., Mulberry Grove Recreation Center.
Al-Anon: 10 a.m. Sundays, Spirituality & Serenity, Burnsed Recreation Center.
Autism Support (Village Angels):7 p.m. second Thursdays of January, March, May, September, and November, St. George Episcopal Church, 1250 Paige Place, The Villages. 352-552-5531.
Breast Cancer Support Group (Tri-County BCSG): 2 p.m. third Thursdays, Community Bank and Trust of Florida, 2285 Parr Drive, The Villages. Breakfast, 10 a.m. first Thursdays, Perkins Restaurant and Bakery, 905 Bichara Blvd. 352-347-2806 or 352-307-9797.
Cancer Support Group: 9:30 a.m, first Wednesdays, parish hall, Room 3, St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church, 1351 Paige Place. Non-denominational. 352-430-2120, 352-566 7160 or 352-753-4068. No meetings in August.
Carcinoid Cancer Support Group:7 p.m. second Wednesdays, Room 202, Hope Lutheran Church, 250 Avenida Los Angelos, The Villages. 352-245-8095.
Celebrate Recovery: 6:30 p.m. Fridays, New Covenant United Methodist Church, 3470 Woodridge Drive, The Villages. 352-750-4529.
Chronic Illness Support Group: 1-2 p.m. every other Tuesday, Cornerstone Hospice Serenity Center, 601 Casa Bella, The Villages. RSVP to 352-751-3100.
COPD “Airheads” Support Group: 10 a.m.-noon second Tuesdays, Mulberry Grove Recreation Center. 352-205-7874.
COPD “Airheads” Support Group: 10 a.m.-noon fourth Tuesdays, Rohan Recreation Center. 352-205-7874. Day-Break Club of The Villages: 1:30-4p.m. Tuesdays, Odell Recreation Center, 2260 Odell Circle. 239-860-7738.
Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing Social Times group: 6 p.m. first Wednesdays, Churchill Street Recreation Center, communicate via sign language only. 352-399-0711.
Depression Support Group: 7 p.m. first, third Tuesdays, Lake Miona Recreation Center.
Diabetes Optimal Control: 9 a.m.-noon Fridays or 2-5 p.m. Saturdays, SeaBreeze Recreation Center. 352-430-0098.
Diabetes Pump Users Support Group: 3-5 p.m. Fridays, SeaBreeze Recreation Center. 352-430-0098.
Diabetic Community Support Club: 1-3 p.m. first Thursdays, Savannah Center. 352-751-7599.
Esophageal Cancer/Barrett’s Esophagus Support Group: 6:30 p.m. fourth Thursdays, Chatham Recreation Center, 7415 SE 172nd Legacy Lane, The Villages. RSVP to 248-736 6645 or 810-908-3369.
Essential Tremor Support Group: 2 p.m. third Wednesdays (except December), St. Timothy Roman Catholic Church, 1351 Paige Place, The Villages. 352-787-3866. Fibromyalgia Support Community: 3:30-5 p.m. third Wednesday, Truman Recreation Center. 352-633-0313.
Food Addicts in Recovery Anonymous in The Villages: 6-7:20 p.m. Wednesdays, Eisenhower Recreation Center, 3560 Buena Vista Blvd., The Villages. 781-932-6300 or foodaddicts.org.
Gamblers Anonymous/ GAM-Anon: 6-8 p.m. Thursdays, New Covenant United Methodist Church, 3470 Woodridge Drive, The Villages. 888-236-4848.
GriefShare: 2-4 p.m. Wednesdays, Sep. 5-Dec. 5, Fairway Christian Church, 251 Avenida Los Angelos, The Villages. 352-259-9305.
Gynecological Cancer Support Group – Sunrays of Hope: 9:30-11:30 a.m. second Wednesdays, Villages Public Library at Pinellas Plaza, 7375 Powell Road, Wildwood. 352-633-5368.
Hearing Loss Association of America: 1-2:30 p.m. first Tuesday September-May, Churchill Street Recreation Center. 352-751-4532.
Hope for Hurting Parents: 2-3:30 p.m. Thursdays, New Covenant United Methodist Church, 3470 Woodridge Drive, The Villages. 352-750-4529.
Journeying Through Grief: 9:30 a.m. first Tuesdays, St. George Episcopal Church,
1250 Paige Place, The Villages.
Kidney Support Group: 3:45-4:45 p.m. second Fridays, Laurel Manor Recreation Center. 203-206-6056 or 352-350-2501.
Leukemia and Lymphoma Society Support Group: 6 p.m. second Wednesdays, Florida Cancer Specialists, Sharon L. Morse Medical Building, 1400 U.S. Highway 27/441, first-floor conference room, The Villages. 352-753-9777.
Look Good, Feel Better: 10 a.m. third Mondays, American Cancer Society, 13940 U.S. Highway 27/441, Building 200, Suite 205, The Villages. Pre-registration required, 800-227-2345.
Men’s Bereavement Support Group: 8 a.m. every other Tuesday, Hope Lutheran Church, Room 204, 250 Avenida Los Angelos, The Villages, RSVP to 352-751-3100. Mended Hearts Support Group: 10 a.m. first Wednesdays, October-May, Sharon L. Morse Medical Building, 1400 U.S. Highway 27/441, Room 520.631-974-5150.
Multiple Sclerosis Villages People ( MSVP): 10 a.m. third Tuesdays, La Hacienda Recreation Center. 352-391-9707 or mssupportgroup.org.
MSVP Caregivers: 10:30 a.m. fourth Tuesdays, La Hacienda Recreation Center. 352-391 9707 or mssupportgroup.org.
Multiple Myeloma: 1-2:30 p.m. first Tuesdays, Laurel Manor Recreation Center. 352-259-9435.
NAMI/National Alliance on Mental Illness (family and caregivers only): 7-9 p.m. second Mondays, St.Timothy Roman Catholic Church, 1351 Paige Place, The Villages. 352-259-2797.
Osteoporosis Support Group: 10 a.m. fourth Mondays, Laurel Manor Recreation Center. 352-751-4322.
Osteoporosis low-impact strength training exercise classes: 11:30 a.m. Mondays, Laurel Manor Recreation Center; 11 a.m. Fridays, Mulberry Grove Recreation Center. 352-259-2984.
Ostomy Support Group: 6-7:50 p.m. second Tuesdays, September-May, Saddlebrook Recreation Center. 865-335-6330.
Overeaters Anonymous: 10 a.m. Mondays, Pimlico Recreation Center, 352-255-4443. Overeaters Anonymous: 10 a.m. Tuesdays, Chatham Recreation Center. 352-259-7810.
Overeaters Anonymous Beginners: 8:30 a.m. Saturdays, Hibiscus Recreation Center. 352-430-2327.
Overeaters Anonymous Using Steps: 10 a.m. Saturdays, Hibiscus Recreation Center. 352-430-2383.
Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG): 6:30 p.m. first and third Mondays, Hampton Inn and Suites, 11727 NE 63rd Drive, Lady Lake. 352-693-2173 or pflagladylake@gmail.com.
Parents in the Home: 2:30 4:30 p.m. fourth Tuesdays, Hibiscus Recreation Center. 352-396-1679.
Parkinson’s Exercise and Support Group: 9 a.m. Mondays, Tierra Del Sol Recreation Center, 1:30-3:30 p.m. Sundays, Chatham Recreation Center. Pete Zito, 352-603-6633, stonefly9523@ yahoo.com.
Parkinson Fight Club: 1 p.m. Thursdays, Sundays, Rohan Recreation Center. 352-674 9058 or 352-259-2318.
Parkinson’s and Caregiver Support (Women’s group): 9 to 10:20 a.m. Mondays, Tierra Del Sol Recreation Center. 941-962-0017 or 919-669-8362.
Power Over Polio Support Group: 1 p.m. second Fridays, October-May, SeaBreeze Recreation Center. 352-259 2051, postpolioclub.wordpress.com
The Villages Prostate Cancer Education and Support Group: 7 p.m. first Wednesdays, Laurel Manor Recreation Center. 352-391-2035, villagespcg.weebly.com. Scleroderma Support Group: 352-753-9500 or 352-409-0429.
Sjogren’s/Rheumatoid Arthritis Support Group: 10-11:30 a.m. fourth Fridays, La Hacienda Recreation Center. No meetings June September. 352-259-1309.
The Villages Sleep Apnea Support Group: 6:30 p.m. second Mondays except for June, July and August, Bridgeport Recreation Center. 352-753-8773.
Spasmodic Torticollis/ Cervical Dystonia Support Group: Second Friday, SeaBreeze Recreation Center. 352-751-7392. Stroke Support Group: 1:30 p.m.fourth Thursdays except for July and August, Laurel Manor Recreation Center. 352-259 2212, villagesstrokegroup.org.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS), Chapter 558: 9:30-11 a.m. Mondays, Paradise Recreation Center. 352-751 4746 or 352-753-8073.
Take Off Pounds Sensibly Chapter 786: 5-6:30 p.m. Thursdays, Lake Miona Recreation Center. 352-259-6552.
TV Tinnitus Group: 3:30 p.m. fourth Thursdays, Churchill Street Recreation Center. 813-503-1412.
Vertigo Support Group: 7 p.m. fourth Tuesdays, Chula Vista Recreation Center. No meeting May-September or December.
Visually Impaired Persons Support Group: 1 p.m. first Thursdays, Bridgeport Recreation Center. 352-751-1322.
Visually Impaired Persons/ Blind Support Group New Dimensions: 11:30 a.m. 1 p.m. first Wednesdays, IHOP Restaurant, 10332 U.S. Highway 441, Leesburg. 614-565-4013 or 352-751-1322.
Weight Watchers: 8 a.m. Fridays, Oxford Assembly of God Church, 12114 N. U.S. Highway 301, Oxford. weightwatchers.com or 800-651-6000
Weight Watchers: Seven days a week, call for times, 1090 La Plaza Grande, U.S. Highway 27/441, The Villages. 800-516 3535 or weightwatchers.com.
WomanHeart, the National Coalition for Women with Heart Disease: 3:30 p.m. third Wednesdays, Sharon L. Morse Medical Building, 1400 U.S. Highway 27/441, Room 520. 240-271-9292.

Houses of Worship

Anglican

Grace Anglican: 4971 E. County Road 462, Wildwood, Florida: 630-4815, services: 10 a.m. Sundays.
St. Alban’s Anglican: 625 W Lady Lake Blvd., Lady Lake, Florida; 205-8567; services: 9:30 a.m. Sundays.

Apostolic

Apostolic Bible: 12162 SE U.S. Highway 301, Belleview, Florida; 245-9030; services: 10 a.m. 6 p.m. Sundays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
Calvary Apostolic: 10681 U.S. Highway 301, South of County Road 466, Oxford, Florida: 748-4644; services: 10 a.m., 6 p.m. Sundays

Assembly of God

Sacred Fire Church: 12226 S. U.S. Highway 301, Belleview, Florida; 203-4810; services: 10 a.m. Sundays, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
Christian Life Assembly of God: 9644 SW County Road 484, Ocala, Florida:237-6950; christianlifeaog.com

Baha’i

Baha’i Faith in Marion County: 537-4748 Baha’i Falth in Sumter County: 205-2917.

Baptist

Adamsville Baptist Church: 4839 County Road 468, Wild wood: 748-1821 or 751-7480; services: 10:45 a.m. Sundays.
Brownwood Baptist: 3470 Woodridge Drive, The Villages: 630-3221; services: 11:15 a.m. Sundays.
Calvary Baptist: 3740 Eagles Nest Road, Fruitland Park, 787-7673; services: 10:45 a.mx 6:30 p.m. Sundays.
Central Baptist: 104 Perkins St., Leesburg: 787-3966; services: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Sundays.
Community Harvest Baptist: 14915 SE 36th Ave. (CR 467). Summerfield: 245-9850: services: 10a.m. Sundays.
Countryside Baptist: 2805 Register Road, Fruitland Park 315-0220; services: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Sundays
Crossroads Community (Southern Baptist): 2275 Griffin Ave., Lady Lake: 430-2446; services: 10:45 a.m. Sundays.
Eagles Nest Baptist (Southern Baptist): 4650 Eagles Nest Road, Fruitland Park; 326-8441; services: 10:45 a.m. 6 pm Sundays.
First Baptist at The Villages: 16523 SE 76th Chatham Ave., The Villages; 205-7114; services: 9 and 10:45 a.m. (interpreted for the deaf) Sundays.
First Baptist of Belleview: 6107 SE Agnew Road, Belleview; 245-9106; services: 10:45 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Sundays.
First Baptist of Lady Lake: 432 County Road 466, Lady Lake; 753-4477; services: 8:45 a.m.; 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m. Sundays; 7 p.m. Wednesdays.
First Baptist of Leesburg: 220 N. 13th St., Leesburg; 787-1005; services: 9:45 a.m. and 11 a.m. (interpreted for the deaf) Sundays.
First Baptist of Oxford: U.S. Highway 301, two blocks south of County Road 466, Oxford; 748-2392; services: 11 a.m. and 6 p.m, worship service Sundays; Bible study, 9:45 a.m., worship service, 6 p.m. Wednesdays.
First Baptist of Summer field: 14550 SE 65th Court, Summerfield; 245-2369; services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Sundays.
First Baptist of Weirsdale: 13725 SE 164th St., Weirsdale; 821-2753, services: 11 a.m., 6 p.m. Sundays.
First Baptist of Wildwood: 402 Oxford St., Wildwood; 748-1822; services: 9:10 a.m.,
10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Sundays.
Grace Bible Baptist: 1703 Lewis Road, Leesburg; 326-5738; services: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Sundays.
Heritage Community Church (Baptist): 509 W. Berckman St., Fruitland Park: 431-3935.
Immanuel Baptist: 8015 SE 180th St., Oxford (CR 102); 502-3384; services: Sunday school 9 a.m.; Sunday worship 10 a.m.
Leesburg Missionary Baptist: 2340 South St., Leesburg; 728-2438; services: 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays; Sunday school 9:30 a.m.; Wednesday Bible Study 7 p.m.
Mount Pleasant Missionary Baptist: 307 Hermosa St., Lady Lake; 753-8240; services: 10:30 a.m. Sundays.
New Life Baptist: Radio Road and Poe Street, Leesburg; 728-0004; services: 9:30 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays, 7 p.m. Wednesdays.
Pedro Baptist: 1990 Highway 42, off County Road 42, Pedro: 245-5920.
Pleasant Grove Missionary Baptist: 6 miles west of The Villages on County Road 466; 748-0423; services: 11 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. Sundays; 7 p.m. Wednesdays.
Sunset Harbor Baptist: 9200 SE Sunset Harbor Road, Summerfield; 307-9443; services: 10:30 a.m. Sundays.
Tri-County Baptist: 38405 Rolling Acres Road, Lady Lake; 391-9808; services: 9 a.m., 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays; 6:30 p.m. Thursdays.
Trinity Baptist: 3305 E. County Road 468, Wildwood; 748-3752, 748-7448; services: 11 a.m. Sundays.
Village of Faith Baptist (Southern Baptist): Corner of County Road 462 and County Road 127, Wildwood; 748-6102; services: 9 a.m. Bible study: 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. service: 11 a.m. children’s church Sundays; 7 p.m. Bible study Wednesdays.
Village of Grace Baptist (Southern Baptist): 11896 U.S. Highway 301, The Villages; 388-3444; services: 10 a.m., 11 a.m. Sundays.
Village Park (Campus of First Baptist of Leesburg): 699 W. Lady Lake Blvd., Lady Lake; 787-1005; services, 8 a.m., 9 a.m. Sundays.

Catholic, National

St. Paul Parish: 5245 SE 112th St., Belleview; 245-2061; services: 4 p.m. Saturdays; 8, 11 a.m. Sundays.

Catholic, Roman

All Saints Roman Catholic Chapel: River Plaza, 11433 U.S. Highway 441, Tavares; 835-3880, 407-391-8678; services: 9 a.m. Saturdays; 8, 10 a.m. Sundays.
Catholic Community of St. Paul: 1330 Sunshine Ave., Leesburg; 787-6354; daily Mass: 8:30 a.m. Monday through Friday, Saturday vigil: 4, (Spanish Mass at 7 p.m.); 7,9 and 11 a.m. Sundays.
Immaculate Heart of Mary: County Road 464 (10670 SE Maricamp Road), Candler; 687-4031; services: 4 p.m. Saturdays; 7:30, 9 and 11 a.m. Sundays; 8:30 a.m. Monday Friday: 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. on holy days.
St. Lawrence Catholic Church: 320 E. Dade Ave., Bushnell; 793-7788; services: 4 p.m. Saturdays: 10 a.m. Sundays; 8:30 a.m. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Community: 7081 SE County Road 42, Summer field; 347-9317; services: 8 a.m. Monday-Friday; 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. Saturdays; 8 a.m. 10 a.m. and noon Sundays.
St. Theresa Catholic: 11528 SE U.S. Highway 301, Belleview; 245-2458; services: 8:30 a.m. Monday-Friday; 4 and 5:30 p.m. Saturdays; 7:30, 9, 11:30 a.m. Sundays. Holy Day Vigil, 7 p.m.; Holy Day Masses: 8:30 a.m. and noon.
St. Timothy Roman Catholic: 1351 Paige Place, The Villages; 753-0989, services: 8:30 a.m. and 2,4 and 6 p.m. Saturdays; 7, 9 (with signing) and 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. Sundays; 7:15 and 8:30 a.m. Monday-Fridays.
St. Vincent de Paul Parish: 5323 E. County Road 462, Wildwood; 330-0220; daily Masses 8 a.m. Monday Saturday, Saturday Vigil Mass, 4 and 6 p.m.; Sunday Mass, 8 a.m., 10 a.m., noon.

Christian Science

First Church of Christ, Scientist: Lady Lake Community Building, 237 West Guava St., Lady Lake; christian scienceleesburg@gmail.com. Services: 1:30 p.m. Sundays, 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
First Church of Christ, Scientist: 300 N. 13th St., Leesburg; 787-1921; services: 10:30 a.m. Sundays; 3:30 p.m. Wednesdays.

Church of Christ

Belleview Church of Christ: 12355 U.S. Highway 27/441, Belleview; 245-7717; services: 10:30 a.m. Sundays.
Beverly Shores Church of Christ: 1318 Griffin Road, Leesburg; beverlyshoreschurch.com; services: 9:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Sundays; 7 p.m. Wednesdays.
Village Church of Christ: 1421 Oak St., Lady Lake; 750-3630; services: 9:30 a.m. Bible study: 10:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. Sundays, 7 p.m. Thursdays.
Wildwood Church of Christ: County Road 466A at U.S. Highway 301, Wildwood; 748-1040 or 330-2032; services: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Sundays.

Congregational Christian

Congregational Church: 15421 S.U.S. Highway 301, Summerfield: 693-4545 or 250-6160.

Eckankar

ECK Light and Sound Service: La Quinta Inn & Suites 3530 SW 36th Ave., Ocala; 867-4456; service: 11 a.m. second Sunday each month.

Episcopalian

Corpus Christi Episcopal: 3430 County Road 470, Okahumpka; 787-8430; Holy Eucharist service: 10 a.m. Sundays.
Holy Trinity Episcopal: 2201 Spring Lake Road, Fruitland Park; 787-1500; holytrinityfp.com, services: Sundays, 8 a.m. (without music), 10:30 a.m. (with music), 9:30 a.m., adult Christian education; healing service, 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays; Bible study: 10 a.m. Wednesdays.
St. George Episcopal: 1250 Paige Place, The Villages; 750-1010; services: Holy Eucharist, 5 p.m. Saturdays; 8, 10 a.m. Sundays; healing service, 11:30 a.m. Wednesdays.
St. James Episcopal: 204 N. Lee St., Leesburg; 787-1981; services: 8 a.m. Holy Communion Rite I, 10 a.m. Holy Communion Rite II, Sundays; Holy Eucharist and Unction, 10 a.m. Thursdays.
St. Mary’s Episcopal: 5750 SE 115th St. (Babb Road), Belleview; 347-6422; services: Holy Eucharist, 8, 10:30 a.m. Sundays, healing service, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays.

Evangelical Free

Christ Community Church: 37 Dogwood Road, Ocala; 352-687-2009; christc cocala.com: services 10 a.m. Sundays.
Live Oaks Community (Evangelical Free Church of America): 12070 County Road 103, Oxford; 352-446-3975; services: 8:30 a.m. and 10:15 a.m. Sundays.
Faith Community (Evangelical Free Church of America): 1107 Griffin Road, Leesburg; 352-728-3344; services: 10:45 a.m. Sundays.

Jehovah’s Witnesses

Jehovah’s Witnesses Christian Congregation: 502 Urick St., Fruitland Park; 301-3557; services: Fruitland Park congregation, 3:30 p.m. Sundays and 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays; Villages congregation, 9:30 a.m. Sundays and 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays; Lake Griffin congregation, 12:30 p.m. Sundays and 7:30 p.m. Thursdays; Leesburg Spanish congregation, 5 p.m. Saturdays and 7:30 p.m. Mondays.

Judaism

Chabad House of The Villages, Ocala and Tri-County Area: 13030 County Road 103, Oxford; 330-4466 ourchabad.org; Shabbat services: 10 a.m. Saturdays Congregation Beth Sholom 315 N. 13th St. (corner of Center Street), Leesburg: 326-3692.
Temple Beth Shalom of Ocala: 1109 NE Eighth Ave. Ocala; 629-3587; jewishocala.com; Shabbat services: 7:30 p.m. Fridays. Temple Shalom of Central Florida: County Road 101, 2 miles north of County Road 466, Oxford; 748-1800: templeshalomcentralfi.org: Shabbat services: Fridays, 7 p.m., the last Saturday of each month, 9:30 a.m. Temple B’nai Darom: 49 Banyan Course, Ocala; 624-0380; templebnaidarom.
org.

Latter-Day Saints

Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: 12975 SE 55th Ave. Road, Belleview; 693-2903 or 720-245-0608; services: Sacrament service, 10 a.m. Sundays.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: 1875 Mount Vernon Road, Leesburg; 787-2266; Sacrament meeting, 10 a.m. Sundays.
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints: 2210 County Road 528, Sumter ville; 394-8422; Sacrament meeting, 10 a.m. Sundays.

Lutheran

Amazing Grace Lutheran (LCMS): 4886 County Road 472 (Rainey Trail), Oxford; 748-1201; amazinggracelc.org; Sunday services: traditional 8 a.m.; contemporary praise 10:15 a.m.; adult Sunday school 9:15 a.m.
Bethany Lutheran (LCMS): 1334 Griffin Road, Leesburg; 787-7275; bethanylutheranleesburg.com; services: Sundays, 10:30 a.m., Sunday School, 9:15 a.m.
Christ Lutheran Church (ELCM): 9230 S. 154th St., Summerfield; 307-6900; Sundays, 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m.
Gloria Dei Lutheran (ELCA): 130 S. Lone Oak Drive, Leesburg; 787-3223: aloriadelelca. net; services: 9:30 a.m. Sundays.
Hope Lutheran (ELCA): Avenida Los Angelos, corner of County Road 466 Morse Boulevard, The Villages; 750-2321; hope2all.org. services: celebration worship, 4 p.m. Saturdays: traditional worship, 6 p.m. Saturdays; traditional worship, 8, 9:45, 11:30 a.m. Sundays. Lake Weir campus, 10495 SE Sunset Harbor Road, Summerfield; 288-2041: services: 9:45 a.m. Sundays.
Open Bible Evangelical Lutheran (WELS): 4671 Bellwether Lane, Oxford: 153-9038; openbiblelutheranchurch.com; services: 9:30 a.m. Sundays.
Rock of Ages Lutheran ELCA): 201 Barwick St., Wildwood; 330-0463; rock ofageslutheran.com; Sunday services: traditional, 8:30 um. contemporary, 10:30 a.m.
Trinity Lutheran (LCMS): 17330 U.S. Highway 27/441, Summerfield; 307-4500 or 977-832-2187; trinitysummerfield.com; services: 4 .m. Saturdays; 8, 10:30 a.m. Sundays.

Messianic Judaism

Messianic Congregation of Kehilat Beth Tefillah: 25900 U.S. Highway 27, Leesburg First Baptist of Leesburg, South Campus); 409-2494; bethtefillahmessianic.org; services: 10:30 a.m. Saturdays.
Mishkan Messianic Congregation: 6675 SE Maricamp Road, Ocala; 687-4434; mishkanocala.org; services: noon Saturdays.

Methodist

Belleview United Methodist: Brown Road and County Road 484, Belleview; 245-2100; belleviewumc.net; Services: contemporary, 8:30 am Sundays, traditional, a.m. Sundays; 9:40 a.m. Sunday school for all ages.
Christ United Methodist: 313 Griffin Road, Leesburg; 365-0622; christumcleesburg.com; services: 8:30, 10:45 a.m. Sundays.
Coleman United Methodist: 202 E. Warm Springs Ave., Coleman; 748-2429; services: 10 a.m. Sundays.
Community United Methodist: Corner of County Road 466A & College Avenue, Fruitland Park; 787-1829; Inmunityumcfp.com; services: traditional, 8 and 11 a.m. Sundays; contemporary 9:30 a.m. Sundays. Sunday school for all ages, 9:30 and 11 a.m. Sundays.
Grace African Methodist Episcopal (AMEC): 13563 county Road 101, Oxford (at Temple Shalom); 530-6069; Service: 10 a.m. Sundays; 8:30 Sunday church school; 1 p.m. Thursday Bible study.
Lady Lake United Methodist: U.S. Highway 27/441 and McClendon Street, Lady Lake; 753-1136; ladylakeumc.com; services: 10 a.m. Sundays.
Morrison United Methodist: 1005 W. Main St., Leesburg; 787-3786; Sunday services: traditional at 11:05 a.m.; contemporary at 9 a.m.
New Covenant United Methodist: New Covenant United Methodist Church (NCUMC), (352) 750-4529
www.ncumcfl.com
The Summerhill Campus is located at 3470 Woodridge Drive (off County Road 466 and County Road 101), The Villages, 32162.
Services: Saturday Contemporary Service at 5 pm; Sunday Blended Services at 7:45, 9:15 and 10:45 a.m.
The Lake Deaton Campus is located at 6500 Wesleyan Way (formerly CR 143), The Villages, 34785.
Services: Blended Services at 8 and 9:30 am; Traditional Service at 11 a.m.

Oxford United Methodist: 3906 E. County Road 466, Oxford; 748-3335; services: 11 a.m. Sundays.
Wildwood United Methodist: 300 Mason St., Wildwood; 748-1275, services: new life experience, 9 a.m.; traditional experience, 11 a.m. Sundays.

Metropolitan Community Church

MCC-Open Circle: 12332 U.S. Highway 301, Belleview; 753-0260; opencircle. mcc.org: services: 10 a.m. Sundays.

Non-denominational

Adventure Christian: 3701 N. Eichelberger Road, Tavares; 343-9020; adventurechristian.com; services: 9 and 10:30 a.m. Sundays, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
Calvary Chapel Belleview: 5119 SE 102nd Place, Belleview; 350-4082; services: 10 a.m. Sunday, morning prayer 6:30-7:15 a.m. Wednesdays.
Calvary Chapel Villages: 5604 Heritage Blvd., Wildwood; 350-1655; ccvillages.org; services: 10 a.m. Sundays.
Chapel of Christian Faith: 1401 Paradise Drive, The Villages; office, 753-4144; chapelofchristianfaith.org; services: 9:40 a.m., 6:30 p.m. Sundays; 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
Church of the Lakes: 122 W. Main St., Leesburg; 405-2825; cotlakes.com; services: 10 a.m. Sundays.
Fairway Christian: 251 Avenida Los Angelos, The Villages; 259-9305; fairwaycc.org; services: traditional, 10:30 a.m. Sundays; contemporary, 6 p.m. Saturdays; 9 a.m. Sundays.
Father’s House Christian Center: 2301 South St., Leesburg: 315-1815; thefa thershouse.com; services: 9, 11 a.m. Sundays, 7 p.m. first Wednesday of each month.
Freedom Fellowship: 231 Lake Griffin Road, Lady Lake 897-1387; ffctv.org, services: 10:30 a.m. Sundays, 7 p.m. Wednesdays.
Good News Church: 400 Executive Blvd., Leesburg; 315-1695; services: 10 a.m. Sundays; nursery, Kids Club on Sundays.
Hope Community Church: Hiers-Baxley Funeral and Cremation Life Event Center, 3975 Wedgewood Lane, The Villages. 352-603-4271; hopeinwildwood.com; services: 10 am. Sundays.
New Bethel Community Church: 8780 SE 157th Place, Summerfield; 347-4001, info@newbethelobh.com; services: 10 a.m. Sundays; Bible study, 7 p.m. Wednesdays.
New Creation Worship Center: 104 N. Warfield Ave., Wildwood; 553-7678; services: 10 a.m. Sundays.
New Life Christian: 4701 E. County Road 462, Wildwood; 261-5333; nichristian.org; service: 10 a.m. Sundays.
Tri-County Spiritual Enrichment Group: (outreach of OakBrook Life Enrichment Center) Lady Lake Library meeting room; 751-4078; services: 2 p.m. second, fourth Wednesdays of every month.
Village View Community: 8585 SE 147th Place, Summerfield; 307-7303; services: traditional gospel style worship, 8 a.m. Sundays contemporary, 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Sundays.

Orthodox

St. Basil Orthodox Christian: 5200 NE 29th St., Silver Springs; 857-7159; admin@stbasilorthodox.com; services: Divine Liturgy, 10 a.m. Sundays.
St. Mark Greek Orthodox: 9926 SE 36th Ave. (County Road 467), Belleview; 245-0499; stmarksgoc.org; services: Divine Liturgy, 10 a.m. Sundays.
St. Raphael Orthodox Church: 1277 N. Paul Drive, Inverness (off U.S. Highway 41); 201-1320; straphaelchurch.org; services: Saturday Vespers, 4 p.m.; Sunday Divine Liturgy, 10 a.m.

Other Christian

Belleview Christian: 7149 County Road 25A, Belleview; 245-1773 or 502-8681; elvin@belleviewchristianchurch. com; services: worship and Junior church, 10:45 a.m. Sundays.
Belleview First Assembly (Assemblies of God): 10050 SE U.S. Highway 441, Belleview; 352-245-9141; services: 10 a.m. Sundays.
Calvary Chapel of Leesburg: 1601 W. Main St., Leesburg; 460-7595; ccleesburg.com; services: 10 a.m. Sundays, 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Calvary Community: Corner of U.S. Highway 301 and 174th Lane, Summerfield; 245-3135; 307-2522; services: 10:30 a.m., 6 p.m. Sundays, 7 p.m. Wednesdays. Church @ the Springs: 1601 Tracy Ave., Lady Lake (at County Road 25); thesprings. net; 624-0545; services: 9:15 a.m., 11 a.m. Sundays.
Covenant Life Church of God: 706 Urick St., Fruitland Park; 728-3001.
Disciples of Christ Fellowship: Lady Lake Library, West Guava Street, Lady Lake; 787-2412; services: 10:30 a.m. Sundays.
Essence of Life Spiritual Gathering: 509 County Road 468, Fruitland Park, 352-205 4532 or 240-423-5559
First Christian (Disciples of Christ): 6900 E. County Road 468, Wildwood; 399-6210; services: 10 a.m. Sundays.
First Christian: 1701 Vine St., Leesburg. 250-9502; firstchristianleesburg.com; services: 9:15 a.m. Sundays (contemporary); 10:30 a.m. Sundays (traditional).
Freedom Community: 201 La Vista St., Fruitland Park; 352-409-0123 or 863-370 0496; services: 10:30 a.m. Sundays.
Garden Worship Center: 12740 County Road 484, Belleview; 245-9965; services: 9 a.m., 11 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. Sundays.
Grace Tabernacle: 7279 E. County Road 468, Wildwood; 748-3255; gracetab.org; services: 10:30 a.m. Sundays; 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
Lady Lake Church of God: 216 Oak Hill Road, at the corner of U.S. Highway 27/441, Lady Lake; 753-3378; services: 10:45 a.m., 6 p.m. Sundays; 7 p.m. Wednesdays.
Lake Hermosa Church of God: 520 County Road 466, Lady Lake; 751-3780 or 753-3043; services: 10 a.m. Sundays.
Leesburg Church of the Nazarene: 2100 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. (behind Walmart), Leesburg; 326-8878; leesburgnazarene.org; services: Morning worship 10:30 a.m. Sundays, Sunday evening praise 6 p.m.
Macedonia Church of the Living God Inc.: 1610 Griffin Road, Leesburg; 365-0088; macedoniaclg.org; services: 11:15 a.m., 5 p.m. Sundays.
Morning Star Cowboy Church: 40516 Bridle Path Lane, Leesburg; 750-5500; services: 11 a.m. Sundays; also 9 a.m. Sundays at Grand Oaks Resort, 300 Marion County Road, Weirsdale.
New Song Community: 118 E. McClendon St., Lady Lake; 255-2707; services: 10 a.m. Sundays.
Northside Christian: 3115 Eagles Nest Road, Fruitland Park; 326-8400, services: 10 a.m. Sundays.
Open Door Community: 5200 SE 145th St., Summer field; 245-1419; services: 10:30 a.m. Sundays.
Our Father’s Sanctuary: 6709 SE 110th St., Belleview; 307-7680; services: 11 a.m. Sundays.
The Salvation Army: 2605 South St., Leesburg; morning worship 10:45 a.m. Sundays, Sunday school for all ages, 9:45 a.m.

Pentecostal

Assembly of God of Lady Lake: 41819 County Road 25, Weirsdale, 1.5 miles north of Lady Lake Post Office; 753-7157;cs.com; services: 10 a.m., 6 p.m. Sundays; 7 p.m. Wednesdays.
Discovery Church: 202 Pine St., Wildwood; 937-244-6121; bernardcook18@gmail.com or discoverycog@gmail. com; services: 9:30 a.m. Sunday School and 10:30 a.m. Worship, Children’s Church Sundays; 6:30 p.m. Service and Children’s Class Wednesdays.
First United Pentecostal: 107 College Ave., Fruitland Park; 365-6100 or 728-1376; services: 10 a.m. Sundays, 7:30 p.m. Wednesdays.
Life Church Assembly of God: 4001 Picciola Road, Fruitland Park; 787-7962; services: 10 a.m. (interpreted for the deaf), 6 p.m. Sundays.
Oxford Assembly of God: 12114 U.S. Highway 301 N., Oxford; 748-6124; services: 8, 10 a.m. Sundays.
Souls Harbor First Pentecostal: 12650 SE County Road 484, Belleview; 245-3227; soulsharborfpc.com; live webcam, soulsharborfpc.com; services: 10 a.m., 6 p.m. Sundays; Spanish service, 7:30 p.m. Tuesdays.
Trinity Assembly of God: 200 Urick St., Fruitland Park; 787-0996; services: 10 a.m., 6 p.m. Sundays, 7 p.m. Wednesdays.
Wildwood Assembly of God: 1308 Cleveland Ave. (County Road 466A), Wildwood; 748-1022 or 303-6151; services: 10:45 a.m. Sundays, 7 p.m. Wednesdays.
Faith Presbyterian (ARP): V2 mile south of County Road 466 on U.S. Highway 301; 748-0874; faithpresbyterianchurcharp.org; services: 11 a.m. Sundays.
First Presbyterian Church of Leesburg: 200 S. Lone Oak Drive, Leesburg; 787-5687; firstpresleesburg.org: services: 10 a.m. Sundays.
First Presbyterian Church of Wildwood: On the corner of Barwick Street and Gamble Street, Wildwood; 748-2530; fpcwildwood.org; services: 10:30 a.m. Sundays.
Grace Evangelical Presbyterian Church: 700 S. Ninth St., Leesburg (Women’s Club of Leesburg); 255-5225; graceepchurch.org; services: 10-11 a.m. Sunday worship, 11:15-11:55 a.m. Sunday school.
New Life Presbyterian: 201 La Vista St., Fruitland Park: 728-1861; newlifefp.org; services: 10 a.m. Sundays.
North Lake Presbyterian: 975 Rolling Acres Road, Lady Lake; 753-8484; northlakepc.org; services: traditional, 8:15, 11:15 a.m. Sunday, contemporary, 9:45 a.m. Sundays.
Weirsdale Presbyterian: 16303 SE 137th Court, off east County Road 42 near County Road 25, Weirsdale; 821-2757; weirsdalepc.org: services: 10:30 a.m. Sundays.

Seventh-Day Adventist

Seventh-day Adventist of Lady Lake: 231 Lake Griffin Road, Lady Lake; 753-5996; ladylakesdachurch.com; services: 10:40 a.m. Saturdays; study, 9:30 a.m. Saturdays. North Lake
Seventh-day Adventist of Leesburg: 41339 Emeralda Island Road, Leesburg: 669-1726; northlake church.com; services: 10:45 a.m. Saturdays; study, 9:15 a.m. Saturdays.

United Church of Christ

United Church of Christ at The Villages: 12514 County Road 101, Oxford: 748-9199; villagesucc.org: services: 9:45 a.m. Sundays.

Unitarian Universalist

Tri-County Unitarian Universalists: 7280 SE 135th St., Summerfield; 245-7944; triuu.org; services: 10:30 a.m. Sundays.

Unity

Unity Community Fellowship: 5688 E. State Road 44, Wildwood; 748-3994; services: 10 a.m. Sundays: 7 p.m, Wednesdays.
Unity Leesburg: 826 E. Dixie Ave, Leesburg: 787-0834; unityleesburgfl.org: services:
10:30 a.m. Sundays, noon Wednesdays.
Unity Spiritual Center: 509 County Road 468. Fruitland Park 454-3120, unityspiritualcenterfi.org: services: 10 a.m. Sundays, noon Wednesdays.

Parks and Gardens

North of CR 466

Paradise Park

Features: Scenic walks from walking paths and exercising on an outdoor fitness course.

Address: 1324 Paradise Drive

Lake Mira Mar

Features:Fishing, wildlife viewing and model boat racing.

Address: 1200 Avenida Central, behind La Hacienda  Recreation Center

Veterans’ Memorial Park

Features: Honoring and remembering the sacrifices of  America’s military veterans.

Address: Paige Place, across from Lake Mira Mar

Boone Park

Features: Picnic table, cement bench, grill, dock and cabana. Address: 839 Silver Oak Ave.

Golf View Lake

Features: Picnic table and deck.

Address: 1409 Paradise Drive

Kelsey Park

Features: Open recreation area.

Address: Kelsea Circle, in the Village of Silver Lake

Schwartz Park

Features: Cabana dock and lake observation platforms. Address: Intersection of Debra Drive and Aloha Way

Springdale Fitness Trail and Walking Trail

Features: A half-mile fitness course with nine workout stations, as well as a 1/3-mile walking trail.

Address: 17210 Belle Meade Circle

South of CR 466

Live Oaks Park

Features: Nature and wildlife viewing from walking path and boardwalk.

Address: 760 Mission Hills Run, in the Haciendas of Mission Hills. The park is only accessible by golf cart or on foot.

Sunset Park

Features: Scenic, panoramic views of Lake Sumter and Lake Sumter Landing.

Address: Located on the golf cart causeway along the Lake Sumter Landing Bridge on Morse Boulevard. The park is only accessible by golf cart or on foot.

Lake Miona Fitness Trail

Features: Nine-station outdoor fitness course.

Address: 1526 Buena Vista Blvd., next to the pavilion at Lake Miona Recreation Center

Ashland Park

Features: Scenic lake view with picnic table.

Address: Lynnhaven Lane, near the Ashland Neighborhood Pool

Wilkerson Creek Park and Children’s Playground

Features: Scenic walking path with ornamental landscape; children’s park with a child-safe playground, benches and a picnic pavilion.

Address: Old Camp Road, across the street from the parking lot behind Sonny’s BBQ at Lake Sumter Landing.

South of CR 466 A

Sharon Rose Wiechens Preserve
Features: Wildlife viewing from lake boardwalk and observation tower.

Address: 3514 Moyer Loop, next to Atlas Canine Recreation Park

Fenney Springs Nature Trail

Features: Nature and wildlife viewing from boardwalk.

Address: 3220 Fenney Way

Fenney Putt & Play

Features: Two nine hole putting greens, fishing, walking trail, picnic tables and a pavilion.

Address: 2735 Fenney Way

Blue Heron Park

Features: Benches, picnic table and a walking path.

Address: 2905 Fenney Way

Sugar Cane Park

Features: Benches, picnic tables, walking paths and exercise stations.

Address: 2636 Fenney Way

District Recreation and Parks Department phone number: 352-674-1800.

Nearby State Parks All of Florida’s state parks are open from 8 a.m. to sundown.

Lake Louisa State Park

Features: Canoeing and kayaking, fishing, boating, swimming, bicycling, camping, wildlife viewing and horseback riding.

Entrance fees: $5 for vehicles with two to eight occupants; $4 for single-occupant vehicles; $2 for pedestrians and bicyclists

Address: 7305 U.S. Highway 27, Clermont

Phone: 352-394-3969

Lake Griffin State Park

Features: Canoeing and kayaking, fishing, hiking, wildlife viewing, geocaching and camping. Guided interpretative tours by kayak or pontoon boat are available by appointment. The park’s nature trail features a mammoth live oak tree believed to be one of the largest and oldest in the state.

Entrance fees: $5 for vehicles with two to eight occupants; $4 for single-occupant vehicles

Address: 3089 U.S. Highway 27/441, Fruitland Park

Phone: 352-360-6760

Silver Springs State Park

Features: Canoeing and kayaking, hiking, wildlife viewing, geocaching, camping, bicycling and horseback riding. The park’s famous glass bottom boat rides run daily from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and cost $11 for adults and $10 for children 6 to 12 and seniors 55 and up.

Entrance fees: $8 for vehicles with two to eight occupants; $5 for single-occupant vehicles and motorcycles; $4 per vessel launch fee for personal canoe and kayak launches; $2 for pedestrians and bicyclists

Address: Main entrance is 5656 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. Camping and Silver River

Museum entrance is 1425 NE 58th Ave., Ocala. Equestrian trail entrance is on State Road 40, about one minute east of where it intersects with State Road 326.
Phone: 352-236-7148

Dade Battlefield Historic State Park

Features: Historic site viewing, hiking, wildlife viewing, bicycling and geocaching.

Entrance fees: $3 per vehicle for up to eight occupants; $2 for pedestrians and bicyclists

Address: 7200 County Road 603, Bushnell

Phone: 352-793-4781

Rainbow Springs State Park

Features: Tubing, snorkeling, swimming, canoeing and kayaking, hiking, geocaching, wildlife viewing and camping. Tubing hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day and on weekends in April, May and September. A tube rental and shuttle from the tubing entrance to the Rainbow River costs $20 per person. Park staff noted that tubing on the river during summer weekends can be extremely busy.

Entrance fees: $2 per person

Address: Main entrance is 19158 SW 81st Place Road, Dunnellon. Tubing entrance is 10830 180th Ave. Road, Dunnellon. Camping entrance is 18185 SW 94th St., Dunnellon.

Phone: 352-465-8555

Public Safety Information

Sumter County Sheriff’s Office:

Sheriff: Bill Farmer

Information:

Headquarters: 7361 Powell Road, Wildwood 34785

Villages District Office: 8033 E. County Road 466

Phone: 352-689-4600

Non-emergency phone number: 352-569-1600

Website: sumtercountysheriff.org

Total number of sworn officers: 275

County population:125,165

County Size: 546.9 square miles

Lake County Sheriff’s Office:

Information:

Sheriff: Peyton Grinnell

Headquarters: 360 W. Ruby St. Tavares

Villages District Office: 108 La Grande Blvd., The Villages

Phone: 352-259-1015

Non-emergency phone: 352-343-2101

Website: lcso.org

Total number of sworn officers: 448

County Population: 346,017

County Size: 938.38 square miles

Marion County Sheriff’s office:

Information:

Sheriff: Billy Woods

Headquarters: 692 NW 30th Ave., Ocala

Villages District Office: 8230 SE 165th Mulberry Lane, The Villages

Phone: 352- 671-3841

Non-emergency phone: 352-732-8181

Website: marionso.com

Total number of sworn officers: 483

County population: 349,020

County Size: 1,584.5 square miles

Wildwood Police Department:

Information:

Police Chief: Paul Valentino

Headquarters: 100 E. Huey St., Wildwood

Villages substation: 2722 Brownwood Blvd., The Villages

Phone: 352-330-1355

Non-emergency phone number: 352-330-1355

Website: wildwood-fl.gov

Sworn officers: 39 full-time; 10 reserve

Population: 11,604

Size: 35.96 square miles

Fruitland Park Police Department:

Information:

Police Chief: Michael Fewless

Headquarters: 506 W. Berckman St., Fruitland Park

Villages substation: Moyer Recreation Center, 3000 Moyer Loop, The Villages

Phone: 352-674-1884

Non-emergency phone:352-343-2102

Website: fruitlandpark.org/police

Sworn officers: 20 full-time/ 5 reserves / 6 crossing guards/ 1 administration

Population: 8,181

Size: 8.2 square miles

Lady Lake Police Department:

Information:

Sheriff: Chris McKinstry

Headquarters: 423 Fennell Blvd., Lady Lake

Non-emergency phone: 352-751-1500

Website: ladylake.org/departments/police-department

Sworn officers: 30

Population: 14,974

Size: 8.07 square miles

District Public Safety:

Information:

Fire Chief: Edmund Cain

Headquarters: 3035 Morse Blvd.

Non-emergency number: 352-205-8280

Personnel: 125 staff, including 111 firefighters and medical personnel

Website: districtgov.org

Seniors vs Crime:

With the help of dedicated volunteers, Seniors vs Crime, a non-profit organization, works hard to protect their community from scammers and crime. Seniors vs Crime takes the initiative to fight against scammers who prey on senior citizens. If you ever become a victim of a scam, or want to volunteer as a sleuth, or attend educational programs, then you should contact Seniors vs Crime. To volunteer, you must be 50 years or older, have no criminal history, and be trusted to work with confidential material. You can contact the program at 252-689-4600, ext. 4606.

Offices:

Community Watch

In addition to the community, a network of community watch works alongside closely with law enforcement to ensure community safety. The Community Watch offers these programs:

House Check Program

Going out of town for over seven days? Worried about leaving your house unchecked? For $5.35 per week, a patrol driver will check outside your home three times a week.

Resident Out of Area Program

Residents who leave town for more than seven days can sign up to be notified by the Community Watch in the case of a natural disaster whether or not their house was damaged. This service is free of charge, and does not include house checks. To sign up, contact 352-750-8201.

Adult Watch Program:

Residents may request, free of charge, for daily or weekly calls to check up on their well-being.

Address:

1135 Bonita Blvd.

Dispatch: 352-753-0550

Recreation information

Games

Billiards

Shuffleboard

Horseshoes

Bocce

Archery

Cornhole

Petanque

Croquet

Racket sports

Pickleball

Tennis

Masters Tennis

Platform Tennis

Water sports

Swimming

Water Aerobics

Water Volleyball

Lake Sports

Fitness Sports

Triathlon

Running

Cycling

Recreation

Bowling

Softball

Senior games

Polo Club

Soccer Club

The Arts

Sports Fan Clubs

Computer & Tech Clubs

Treasure hunting

Roundabouts Information

General information, research, and studies on Roundabout’s safety

• Very popular in The Villages and a hot topic among residents, issues arise more during busier seasons (snowbirds are usually mentioned here) and due to more congestion due to construction and road maintenance.
• Most accidents are caused in head on collisions, left turn, and right turn scenarios. As a result, roundabouts are designed to avoid these scenarios and thus are safer.
• “Studies of intersections in the United States converted from traffic signals or stop signs to roundabouts have found reductions in injury crashes of 72-80 percent and reductions in all crashes of 35-47 percent. “

https://www.iihs.org/iihs/topics/t/roundabouts/qanda

• Areas where speed limits were 40 mph and higher and which had stop sign intersection converted to roundabouts saw 62 percent reduction in crashes and an 85 percent reduction in all injury crashes.
• Although roundabouts are significantly safer, accidents do occur. The four types of accidents that occur are run-off-road, rear-end, sideswipe, and entering-circulating.
• “A large majority of crashes at the single-lane roundabouts were entering-circulating crashes. At multi-lane roundabouts, the majority of crashes were exiting-circulating.”
• Center landscaping such as flowers obstruct driver’s vision which in turn helps drivers naturally slow down to focus.
• Older drivers are more wary of roundabouts, even though these may benefit them as older drivers are more likely to be involved in intersection crashes. In 2016, 40 percent of fatal crashes involved people 70 years and older.

https://www.forthepeople.com/blog/how-to-drive-roundabout/

Roundabout comments from TalkofTheVillages.com users:

L2ridehd: “A roundabout is nothing but a traffic light replacement. Treat it that way. If turning right enter on the right. If turning left enter on the left. If going straight through use either lane. So simple. If you were coming south on Morse and hit the light at 466 in The Villages Florida, would you stay in the right lane to make a left hand turn? That is what your doing if you go 3/4 the way around a circle in the right hand lane. Would you enter the traffic light intersection on a red light? Would you enter if another car was in the intersection? That is what your doing if you don’t yield to both lanes for cars already in the circle. It’s a traffic light replacement, treat it that way and everything works.”

Kappy: “Never change lanes between the 2nd and 3rd exits. The broken white line dividing the inner and outer lanes does not mean you may change lanes while inside the roundabout. The broken white line is there so that vehicles entering the roundabout can enter in either lane, depending on where they are going.

A vehicle entering a roundabout that is going 3/4 around, must be able to enter in the left hand lane, thereby crossing the broken white line. This is the same as if they were at a traffic light and were going to make a left hand turn onto a 4 lane road. Once you enter the road in the left lane, you can change lanes to the right lane. Approximately 30-40% of all drivers make this error by directly entering the right lane. (This information comes from “Professional Driving With Richard” that used to be printed in The Villages Homeowners Association monthly newsletters).”

Dbussone: “Just before entering a rotary you will note a road sign. It notes each lane and the rotary exits allowed from the respective lane.”

In addition, rule # 1 is: a car already in the rotary has right of way over a car that is about to enter.

Directions on how to safely navigate roundabouts in The Villages Florida:

• Approach the roundabout slowly, check for pedestrians or cyclists in crosswalks, and YIELD to all traffic in the roundabout.
• Pay attention to the signs. Follow guide signs to approach your desired street.
• In approaching a two-lane roundabout know these rules:
  1. If you’re planning on going more than halfway around the circle, enter through the LEFT-HAND lane.
  2. If you’re planning on going less than halfway around the circle, enter through the RIGHT-HAND lane.
  3. If you plan to continue straight through the circle, choose EITHER lane unless there are signs or markings indicating otherwise.
• Things to remember when navigating:
  1. When waiting to enter a roundabout, wait for a gap. DO NOT ENTER NEXT TO A VEHICLE in a roundabout, as that vehicle may be exiting at the next circle.
  2. Once in the roundabout, DO NOT CHANGE LANES!
  3. Do not overtake other vehicles or cyclists within the roundabout.
  4. YIELD to emergency vehicles before or after the traffic circle. DO NOT STOP IN THE TRAFFIC CIRCLE.
  5. Give oversized vehicles extra room, as they may require taking both lanes to navigate the roundabout.
  6. Indicate when you are exiting by using your turn signal.

Instructional video on navigating roundabouts from the Florida Department of Transportation

Sinkholes

The science behind sinkholes:

Sinkholes are cavities that form when water erodes an underlying rock layer. When water dissolves the rock soil, it becomes acidic and creates karst.

There are two types of sinkholes:

• When the roof of a cave collapses and exposes the underneath cavern.
• When water dissolves the rock soil and creates an underground chasm

Florida and sinkholes:

Did you know Florida’s earned the nickname Sinkhole Alley? In 2017 alone, there were a recorded 32 sinkholes throughout the state.

Why is Florida a hot spot for sinkholes?

A majority of Florida’s bedrock consists of limestone; a soluble rock that erodes from water.  Sinkholes can be caused by nature and humans. A major sinkhole contributor from nature is water concentration in the soil. Moist soil stabilizes the effect on karst, and as a result, droughts or heavy rain can upset this balance, leading to sinkhole formations.

Aside from natural causes, humans also play a role in the creation of sinkholes. A growing population means an increase in construction.

The triggers from humans can include:

• Bulldozers or equipment that move earth.
• Parking lots and roads that divert rainwater.
• Weight of buildings.
• Pumping of ground

The Villages Florida and sinkholes:

The Villages Florida is located within “Sinkhole Alley”. Local news outlets report on various sinkhole openings throughout the year. Causes of sinkholes in The Villages could result from things such as:

• A construction boom in The Villages that leads to more human impact to the soil.
• New land purchases that could result in 20,000 more homes

http://www.dailycommercial.com/news/20170316/villages-to-develop-as-many-as-20000-homes-near-wildwood

• Another area of land could lead to 8,000 homes being completed

https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/lake/os-the-villages-leesburg-growth-20180122-story.html

• Construction of more golf courses in The Villages may also lead to sinkholes.
• Retention ponds on courses can leak into karsts leading to sinkholes
• Irrigation of numerous golf courses may cause issues.
• Irresponsible usage of water
• Water permit in 1991 was 65 million gallons a year. In 2017, this spiked to 12.4 billion.

How likely is it for a sinkhole to open in my neighborhood in The Villages?

All the talk about sinkholes can be stressful, but don’t worry too much. Clint Kromhout, from the Florida geological survey, received $1 million in federal funds to travel around the state to verify sinkholes and create a predictive map of places of “relative vulnerability.” During an interview with the Atlantic, Kromhout noted, “I am doubtful that sinkholes are occurring any more frequently than any other time with Florida’s recent geologic past.”

His map can be seen below. Sumter County is outlined in white.

Insurance and sinkholes in Villages

Did you know the annual damage from sinkholes is 300 million? Not much funding goes into research for sinkholes, as the state pushes most of its funding to other natural disasters such as tsunamis, hurricanes and flooding. However, there are insurance options for sinkholes. Whereas most states do not cover insurance for sinkhole damage, Florida covers “catastrophic ground cover collapse” and will cover if the insured’s house or property is damaged due to a sinkhole.

One thing Villagers should be aware of are scammers who try to get thousands out of people by scaring them into believing they are living on a sinkhole about to happen by pointing out cracks in the sidewalk.

Things to note:

• All insurance companies licensed to do business in the state of Florida are required to include Catastrophic Ground Cover Collapse coverage in their policies.
• Under Florida law, “catastrophic ground collapse” is defined as geological activity that results in all of the following:

o   The abrupt collapse of ground cover

o   A depression in the ground cover that is clearly visible to the naked eye

o   Structural damage to the building including the foundation

o   The insured structure being condemned and ordered to be vacated by the government agency authorized by law to issue such an order for that structure.

• In recent changes, structural damage which is not as severe has been written out of most insurance plans.

The Villages Florida Sinkhole Resources:

https://www.bcnlawvillages.com/practice-areas/sinkholes/

http://www.thevillagesinsurance.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/2016OCT.pdf

https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/science-behind-floridas-sinkhole-epidemic-180969158/

https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2014/08/why-are-there-so-many-sinkholes-in-florida/378869/

Veterans Orgs and services

Veterans Services Offices

Sumter County

Phone: 352-689-4450

Location: The Villages Sumter County Service Center, 7375 Powell Road, Wildwood

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

Lake County

Phone: 352-742-6585

Location: 418 W. Alfred St., Suite C, Tavares

Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

Marion County

Phone: 352-671-8422

Location: 2730 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Unit 100, Ocala

Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

Veterans Health Administration

The Villages Outpatient Clinic

General medical services and some speciality care offered by this clinic, operated by the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Phone: 352-674-5000 or 877-649-0024

Location: 8900 SE 165th Mulberry Lane

Malcom Randall VA Medical Center

This VA hospital offers health services such as primary care, speciality care, tertiary and long- term care for veterans. The Disabled Americans Veterans Chapter No. 150 provides shuttle services to the hospital on a daily basis.

Phone for shuttle service: 352-674-5099

Hospital phone: 352-376-1611 or 800-324-8387

Location: 1601 SW Archer Road, Gainesville

Veterans Organizations

American Legion Post 347

With over 6,000 members, this is the largest American Legion post in the world. The post holds multiple weekly dinners, bingo nights, and more.

Contact: 352-750-2099; florida-legion.com

Location: 699 W. Lady Lake Blvd., Lady Lake

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 8083

Any veteran who served on foreign soil is eligible to become a member of Post 8083; which has been serving the Villages for over 50 years! The post holds a collection of events, and is open from noon to 8 p.m. daily.

Contact: 352-245-8083

Location: 12666 S. U.S. Highway 27/441, Belleview

Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 1036

With over 500 members, this is the largest Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter in Florida. The chapter meets at 7 p.m. the first Tuesday of each month at Lake Miona Recreation Center, 1525 Buena Vista Blvd.

Contact: President Pete Wagner; pete.wagner@vva1036.org, or vva1036.org

Col. Phillip C. Delong Marine Corps League Detachment 1267

Ingrained with the tradition of community service and bonding activities through events, Detachment 1267 continues to maintain a strong membership. The League meets at 7 p.m. the third Monday of each month at Bacall Recreation Center, 2041 Canal St.

Contact: Commandant Nathan Pratt, 904-553-3500

Disabled American Veterans Orange Blossom Gardens Chapter 150

With 1,100 members and quickly growing, Chapter 150 is one of the fastest growing chapters in Florida. Ranging from dinner events to parades, Chapter 150 is heavily involved and active. Meetings are held at 1 p.m. on the second Tuesday of each month at Mulberry Grove Recreation Center, 8445 SE 165th Mulberry Lane.

Contact: Commander Robert Kobac, 216-469-6489

Veterans Parks & Cemeteries

Veterans’ Memorial Park of The Villages

11 cemeteries span this cemetery with over 10,000 memorial bricks honoring fallen veterans. Bricks are available for sale for those who want to honor a veteran.

Hours: 7 a.m. to dusk

Website: thevillagesmemorialpark.org

Location: outside of Spanish Springs near Lake Mira Mar and the golf cart bridge over U.S. Highway 27/441

Florida National Cemetery

Did you know The Florida National Cemetery is the second busiest national cemetery in the country? This cemetery inters veterans and their spouses on these 512-acre grounds. It is close-by the Villages and hosts Memorial Day and Veterans Day ceremonies every year.

Hours: sunrise to dusk

Phone: 352-753-7740

Location: 6502 SW 102nd Ave., Bushnell

Ocala-Marion County Veterans Memorial Park

With over 5,000 memorial bricks, 200 dedicated benches, and 100 historical plaques, this park is a beautiful homage to all those who have served. Additionally, there is a Medal of Honor monument, war memorabilia, a statue honoring all the presidents who served in the military, and picnic areas.

Hours: sunrise to sunset

Phone: 352-671-8422

Location: 2601 E. Fort King St., Ocala

Veterans Memorial at Fountain Park

Located near City Hall, this park features a Huey helicopter and a memorial wall with 8,914 names etched into its memorial wall.

Hours: sunrise to sunset

Phone: 352-314-2100

Location: 411 W. Main St., Leesburg

Volunteer opportunities

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ARP Driver Safety program for Lake County: 352-343-6190

AARP Driver Driver Safety Program The Villages, Sumter and Marion Counties:352-430-1833

AARP Tax-Aide: villagestaxaide.com, volunteer@villagestaxaide.com

AARP Tax-Aide Marion County: 352-897-7386. fl1d10taxaide@gmail.com

Adopt-a-Kid, Adopt-a-Vet: 352-753-4929

Adult Literacy Program: 352-253-6183

Alliance of Therapy Dogs: 352-750-1130, 352-561-2345,352-753-1128

Alzheimers and Dementia Resource Center: 407-843 1910 or 800-330-1910, adrccares.org

Alzheimer’s Family Organization: 352-616-0170, alzheimersfamily.org, info@alzheimersfamily.org

Alzheimer’s Association, Central and North Florida Chapter: 352-250-4467

AMAC Foundation: 888-750 2622, amacfoundation.org, socialsecurityreport.org

Amateur Radio Emergency Services: 770-316-8692 American Cancer Society

American Cancer Society Cancer Resource Room; American Cancer Society Road to

Recovery drivers: 352-350-2273

American Red Cross: Lake County, 352-314-0883; Marion County, 352-622 3457; Sumter County, 352-793-1901

American Sewing Guild, Sumter/Lake Chapter: 352-751-7189; 352-391-9495; 352-352-7189

Angel Flight Southeast: 352-326-0761

Angel Snugs: 352-250-3431

ARC Sunrise of Central Florida: 352-787-3079

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Bargains and Blessings Resale Shop: 352-330-3333

Boys & Girls Club of Lake and Sumter Counties: 352-787-5258

Bratpack Rescue for Small Dogs: 352-577-0036

Brighter Lipstick, Bigger earrings: 352-399-5319; 352-552-3051.

Brother’s Keeper Thrift Store, Soup Kitchen and Pantry: 352-622-3846.

Brookdale Place Assisted living Alzheimer/ dementia Care Community: 352-674-3950.

Buffalo Engineering and robotics Society: tvbuffalorobotics@gmail.com

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Caring Hands Food Pantry: 352-446-3019.

Caring Sharing Villagers: 352-750-4833

Center Hill Children’s Mission: 724-344-0881

Centsible Furnishings Upscale Resale Shop: 352-245-8774.

Chess Tutors for Kids: 352-350-2628; jidisi@comcast. net

Christian Care Center: 352-314-8733

Christian Food Pantry: 352-259-0788

Combat Veterans to Careers: 352-775-4008

Community Emergency Response Team: 352-674-2948

Community Improvement Council: 352-391-7000

Community Medical Care Centers Free Medical and Dental Care: 352-787-8489.

Community of Gratitude Emergency Food Center: 352-288-3499

Compassionate Care Hospice: 352-415-0778 or 352-250-5846

Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Cares: 352-742 6806, 888-728-6234

Cypress Care Center: 352-748-3322, 352-787-2910

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Dads for a Day: 352-571-8741, c.ostrander@dadsforaday.org, dadsforaday.org

Day-Break Club of The Villages: 239-860-7738

Deaf and Hearing Services of Lake and Sumter Counties: 352-323-0757

Disabled American Veterans Chapter 150:352-250-4743.

Dollars for Scholars: 352-702-6209.

Dream-Catcher Horse Ranch Rescue Center: 407-702-8332

Dreams for Seniors Charity Inc.: 309-202-2688

Ducks Unlimited (Harris Chain Chapter): 352-205-8399

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Endangered Animals Rescue Sanctuary: 352-454-6454

English as a Second Language Program: 352-638-4558

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First United Methodist Church in Ocala bicycle collection and repair for veterans and homeless: 352-288-0521

Florida’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program: 888-831-0404

Florida Cancer Specialists: 941-677-7191

Florida Center for the Blind: 352-873-4700

Florida FAIRtax Educational Association: 800-324-7829, info@flfairtax.org, fifairtax. org

Florida Fish and Wildlife Florida Bass Conservation Center: 352-583-4518

Florida State Golf Association: 800-741-8616

Florida National Scenic Trail: 877-HIKEFLA

Forward Paths Foundation: office, 352-818-7181; president, 352-408-2307

Friends for a Cure: 262-331-2038

Friends of The Villages Library: 352-633-3484

Friends of the Lady Lake Library: 352-753-2957

Fruitland Park Elementary School: 352-787-2693

Fruitland Park Library: 352-360-6561

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General Federation of Women’s Clubs: 352-391-1655

Girl Scouts Silver Trefoil Alumnae: 352-259-0406

God Answers Prayers Assisted Living Facility: 352-288-2508

Golf for Juniors: 352-615-1957

Greyhound Adoption of Florida: 352-671-5333

Greyhound Pets of America Senior Sanctuary: 352-430-6951

Guardian ad Litem: Lake, 352-343-2736; Marion, 352-671-5757; Sumter, 352-569-6980

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Habitat for Humanity of Lake-Sumter: 352-483-0434

Habitat for Humanity of Marion County: 352-351-4663

Haven of Lake and Sumter Counties Inc.: 352-315-0591

Help Agency/SoZo Kids: 813-919-9242

Helping Hands Outreach Ministry (homes): 352-750-4529

Homewood of Freedom Pointe Assisted Living Facility: 352-750-3800, ext. 3410

Hometown Civitan Club: 352-753-0517

Hospice of Marion County: 352-873-7441

House of Hope (residential rehab): 352-552-6867

Humane Societies: Lake, 352-589-1772; Sumter, 352-793-9117; Marion, 352-873-7387

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Kathy’s Kittykab Rescue and Transport: 352-989-0026

Kenny’s Place: 352-867-1213

Kids Central Inc.: 352-873 6332, ext. 3519

Kiwanis Club of Lady Lake: 352-259-8584

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Lady Lake Historical Society Museum: 352-259-4359

Lady Lake Specialty Care: 352-750-6619

Lake Griffin State Park: 352-360-6760

Lake Sumter Children’s Advocacy Center, Leesburg: 352-323-8303

Lake Sumter Lions Club: 207-380-6484

Langley Medical Center Complex: 352-793-5900, ext. 2942

Lazarus Free Medical Clinic: 352-748-4567

Leesburg Public Library Bookstore: 352-728-9786

Leesburg Regional Medical Center Auxiliary: 352-323-5060

Leukemia and Lymphoma Society: 352-250-3431

Life Enrichment Retreat Center: 352-787-0313

Look Good, Feel Better classes for cancer patients (cosmetologists needed): 407-581-2512

Love In the Name of Christ (Love INC): 352-245-8774

LovExtension: 352-669-1121

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Make-a-Wish Foundation of Central and Northern Florida: 888-874-9474

Marine Corps League, The Villages: 904-553-3500, villagesmcl1267.com

Marion County Animal Services: 352-671-8700

Marion County Sheriff’s Office Citizen Observer Patrol: 352-671-3841

Marion Therapeutic Riding Association Inc.: 352-732-7300

Mark Twain Library: 352-753-0556

Max’s Pet Connection Inc.: 352-669-2855, 352-575-1959, 352-748-1141

Michelle’s Angels: 407-878-1514

Mission Oaks Assisted Living: 352-330-3900

Morrison Opportunity Thrift Store: 352-323-3409

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New Dimensions Blind/ Visually Impaired Person Support Group: 352-435-5040

New Life Carpenters for Christ: 352-430-1232

New Vision for Independence: 352-435-5040

NRA The Villages/Tri County: 352-391-1651

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Ocala Wildlife Sanctuary: 352-895-0451

Operation Homebound: 352-753-8484

Operation Shoebox: 352-259-0462, camille17481@gmail.com

Orange Blossom Gardens Lions Club: 352-750-0837

Our Mother’s Attic Resale Shop: 352-689-0128

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Patriot Service Dogs, Belleview: 352-514-9903

Poodle and Pooch Rescue: 321-277-3089

Prisoners of Hope International: 352-748-1221

Prisoner Visitation and Support: 352-267-4531

Promise Hospital of Florida at The Villages: 352-689-6428

Pug Rescue of Florida: 240-216-7124

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Refuge at Jumper Creek: 352-568-8400

Restoring Hope Thrift Store: 352-748-1855

Retired and Senior Volunteer Program: 352-365-1995

Rotary Club of The Villages: rotaryclubofthevillages.homestead.com

Rotary Club of The Villages (noon): 781-608-8982 or rotaryclubofthevillagesnoon.org

Rotary Club of The Villages (evening): rotaryvillagesevening@gmail.com or rotaryvillagesevening.com

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Salvation Army: Lake County, 352-365-0079; Sumter County, 352-568-2284

Saving Angels Dog and Cat Rescue: 352-422-8425

Scarc Inc.: 352-793-5156

SCORE Business Mentoring: 352-399-0050

Seniors vs. Crime: 352-753-7775

Senior Medicare Patrol Program: 866-357-6677

Shared Harvest: 352-259-3068

Shepherd’s LightHouse: 352-347-6575

SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders): 800-963-5337

Silver Springs State Park: 352-236-7148

Special Olympics of Sumter County: 352-255-5168

Stanton-Weirsdale Elementary School: 352-671-6150

State of Florida Long Term Care Ombudsman Program with the Department of Elder Affairs: ombudsman.myflorida.com

St. Theresa Catholic Church soup kitchen, food pantry, thrift store: 352-245-1359, ext. 21

Sumter County Medical Reserve Corps: 352-689-4679

Sumter County Teen Court: 352-569-6621

Sumter County Youth Center: Bushnell, 352-568-8722; Wildwood, 352-330-0067

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Take Stock in Children: 352-787-6576

Three Angels Clinic: 352-897-6138

Tri-County Optimist Club: 352-633-3146

Tutors for Kids: 352-568-5843

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United Way: 352-787-7530

United Yorkie Rescue: 352-753-2616, uyr.us

USA Cares Volunteers of The Villages: 352-750-5472

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Veterans Cemetery Volunteers: 352-751-4010, vetmemvol@centurylink.net

Veterans of Foreign Wars Honor Guard: 352-751-3542

Veterans’ Memorial Park Honor Guard: 352-259-4031, 352-446-5547

Veterans Memorial at Fountain Park: 352-314-2100

Villagers for Deliver the Difference: 352-751-7329, deliverthedifference.org Villagers for Hospice: 352-750-9117

Villagers for Veterans: 516-220-5068

Villages Volunteers for the Tim Tebow Foundation: 352-516-9953, 727-457-2200

Villages Honor Flight: 352-432-1382

The Villages Regional Hospital Auxiliary: 352-751-8176

The Villages Regional Hospital Lobby Musicians: 352-753-4789

Villages Rehab and Nursing Center: 352-430-0017

Visually Impaired Persons Support Group: 352-751 1322,614-565-4013

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Ye Olde Thrift Shoppe, part of TVRH Auxiliary: 352-753-7129

Agencies and Nonprofits offering assistance:

SHINE

SHINE acts as a free program serving the health insurance needs of elders, and is sponsored by the Florida department of Elder Affairs and local Area Agencies on Aging. It acts as a service educating seniors on Medicare, and have counselors present each first and third Wednesday of each month from 9 to 11:50 a.m. at the Eisenhower Recreation Center, 3560 Buena Vista Blvd. Additionally, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on the first and third Fridays of each month at Chula Vista Recreation Center, 1011 Rio Grande Ave.; 9 to 11:50 a.m. on the second and fourth Tuesdays of each month at  Lake Miona Recreation Center, 1526 Buena Vista Blvd.; and lastly, 2 to 4 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month at Lady Lake Public Library, 225 W. Guava St.

Phone: 800-963-5337

Elder Options

A nonprofit organization connecting seniors with resources about healthy aging and caregiver options. They can be reached at the Elder Helpline at 800-963-5337 or at their website: agingresources.org

2-1-1

Operated by United Way, 2-1-1 acts as a resource services connecting people to health and human services. Dial 211 for this 24/7 service.

Social Security

Location: Leesburg at 900 N. 14th St., Suite 100.

Number: 866-836-3623

Ocala: 933 E. Silver Springs Blvd.

Number: 877-626-9911

AARP Tax-Aide

Volunteers are here to offer help to anyone in need of help with various IRS issues. They can prepare amended returns, answer letters from the IRS, and additional services. Website: Villagestaxaide.com

Operation Homebound

This program provides meals for those who are unable to leave their home or prepare their own food. It’s connected to North Lake Presbyterian Church. Number: 352-753-8484

Voter Registration

The active community becomes buzzing around election season. Drive around the Villages and you’re bound to see people adorned with political merchandise, showing off their candidate’s name to everyone. From clothing, to houses, and even golf carts, campaign decorations are enthusiastically displayed. Did you know in 2016, Sumter County ranked #3 in voter turnout in the state of Florida?

Voter information:

Deadline to vote:

Deadline to register to vote for an upcoming election is 29 days prior to it.

Voter registration:

If you want to register to vote, you can pick up a form at the Supervisor of Elections office in your county of residence. Forms can also be found online, in libraries, government agencies, dmvs, county tax collectors and on dos.myflorida.com/elections

Once you drop of your registration, you will receive a voter card in the mail within two weeks.

Sumter County

 Sumter County had 92,156 registered voters during the 2016 general election. Of those, 80 percent were 56 and over. There was an 84.4 percent voter turnout.

Registered voters: 92,156

Sumter county Supervisor of elections: William “Bill” Keen

Physical and mailing address: 7375 Powell Road, Suite 125, Wildwood, FL 34785

Phone Number: 352-569-1540

Lake County

Lake County had 222,390 registered voters during the 2016 general election. Of those voters, half were age 56 and over. There was a 77.9 voter turnout in 2016.

Lake County Supervisor of Elections:

Alan Hays

Physical address: 1898 E. Burleigh Blvd., Tavares

Mailing address: P.O. Box 757, Tavares, FL 32778

Phone number: 352-343-9734

Marion County

 Marion County had 230,839 registered voters during the 2016 general election. Of those voters, about 54 percent were 56 and over. The county had a 76.7 percent turnout.

Marion County Supervisor of Elections: Wesley Wilcox

Physical Address: 981 NE 16th St., Ocala

Mailing address: P.O. Box 289, Ocala, FL 34478-0289

Phone: 352-620-3290

Polling Precincts

Marion County Precinct Locations:

Lake County Precinct Locations:

11     Community Building        237 W Guava St               Lady Lake, FL 32159,3735

20     Moyer Village Recreation Center   3000 Moyer Loop             The Villages, FL 32163

25     Community United Methodist Church  309 College Ave        Fruitland Park, FL 34731-3101

49    Lady Lake United Methodist Church    109 W McClendon St  Lady Lake, FL  32159-3863

65    Paradise Recreation Hall (Judy Garland R  1403 Paradise Dr  Lady Lake FL 32159-2152

67    Calvary Baptist Church       3740 Eagles Nest Rd         Fruitland Park, FL 34731-5405

72    Paradise Recreation Hall (Judy Garland R   1403 Paradise Dr.  Lady Lake, FL 34736-9445

73    La Hacienda Center (Carmen Miranda Room)  1200 Avenida Central  Lady Lake, FL 32159-2152

85    Water Oak – Main Clubhouse  415 Water Oak Blvd      Lady Lake. FL    32159-3293

94    Harbor Hills Clubhouse          6538 Lake Griffin Rd      Lady Lake, FL 32159- 2900

96    La Hacienda Center (Carmen Miranda Room)       1200 Avenida Central Lady Lake, FL 32159-5702

Sumter County Precinct Locations: