1) social aspect: It will probably be easier to meld into a new area. We have a great street here in Winifred. There are 24 of us that golf together every sunday ( couples). And at least 8 get together everyday. We recently had a resale on our street and I stopped by to welcome the new neighbors. They were not all that receptive :'( so I have not made any attempt since then to get closer to them (i consider myself shy, if I make the first effort and am rebuffed :dontknow
. I do believe though that if you are willing to put yourself out there to become part of the "click" that you will be heartily welcomed. We have a rental on our block and they are including in all our activities if they express an interest.
2) I believe there are almost NO age discrepencies here in the villages. We are 53 and 50 and some of our closest neighbor friends are in their 70s. Its more of having like activity desires as opposed to like ages. I would much rather hang out with someone who enjoys golf or pickleball that is 20 years my elder than someone my age that has nothing in common.
3) I would guess personally it is about 50 / 50 with social circle determined by neighbors vs clubs.
I can tell you that we have lived here full time for almost two years. My wife wanted nothing to do with moving into a retirement community with a bunch of "old people". I had to agree to move back to Maryland in two years if she was not happy here. We were here less than 2 weeks when she said we had moved to eutopia and forget about moving back. The Villages really is the greatest place in the world.
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Jeffy