Gosh, I am surprised no one offered input....
You will find August in The Villages has it's own special appeal.
There is not as much traffic- parking most anywhere is easy.
Everything is lush and green.
We run our errands early or late.... ( like at 7 a.m. or 7 p.m.) when there is a breeze and comfortable temperatures. The stores are peaceful and everything is stocked.
Golf car rides are very pleasant at these times, too.
Restaurants are a pleasure.
We do outdoor sports activities early in the day and keep the hottest part of the day for indoor activities.
Except for the Polo games and the Visual Arts Association group, I don't know of anything else that is closed during August.
Perhaps others will offer different info.
The Daily Sun Newspaper has a great pullout section every Thursday: Recreational News. In that section, you will find contact info for many of the week's activities- feel free to call and ask..... many clubs or group activities will welcome you to visit for a peek and/or participation.
(You may remember that you must have your Villages ID with you to join in)
If you like privacy/convenience, renting a place with a pool is swell. Not all home pools are equal, though. If you are a lap swimmer, for example, you may prefer using a sport pool.
You will see grandchildren here, but in almost every instance they are governed well and are a treat to have around.
We like it here in August- find it to be laid back and easy.
