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Originally Posted by Sassafrass67
We have been visiting in laws for just about 10 years and purchased a vacation home 3 years ago here in TV. I have been reading Talk of the Villages for advice on restaurants, landscapers etc. The issue that concerns me is that being in our late 40s and early 50s we are not made to feel welcome by our fellow Villagers. We wave, which I thought was the polite thing to do in America's friendliest home town, just to be ignored. When we go to the pool we are basically ignored. We are not your stereotypical "problem" adult children living here. We add to the economy, we maintain our home and you won't find us being obnoxious town squares. What exactly are we not doing correctly.  |
I am surprised by your "unwelcome wagon". Both my husband and I are in our early fifties. He 52 and me 51.... although I look significantly younger! LOLOL In any case, we have been welcomed by our local community (street) and I frequent the Bonita pool and everyone has been warm and welcoming. I have been told that there are other pools within the neighboring villages that are not as "warm and fuzzy" and do tend to be clicky but I have not gone to them so that is simply what others have told me. Sometimes when residents see people who look significantly younger they assume (wrongfully so) that one is visiting. I have found that introducing myself, telling others that I am a permanent resident, and then asking for advice (about anything... and believe me the list is long) goes a long way.
Don't ever let others change who you are. Keep waving and offering a daily hello. Sometimes people just need a "gentle" reminder. It is what makes the TV the absolute best place to retire!!!
CONSIDER THIS A WARM WELCOME!!!!!!
