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Originally Posted by lanabanana73
We spent quite a bit of time at area restaurants in their outside seating, just talking to people. I would even flag down people walking past! I always ask people, "Would you tell me your Villages story? What made you decide this was the place for you, and how did you decide what village to live in?" I struck up conversations with people at the Rec Centers, in the Squares, in the grocery stores. The #1 thing we liked about The Villages was all the people out and about. Everyone seems to be moving! I couldn't find anyone just waiting to die. Everyone was grabbing life with gusto! Good luck to you, and enjoy your visit!
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I am a veteran wannabee (I fell in love with The Villages long before I should have LOL). Yes, I agree with lanabanana ... talk to as many Villagers as you can. I have found that most residents of The Villages are happy to tell your their story of how they became Villagers. Yes, take the trolley tour from The Villages sales office. I may take the trolley tour again when I return to The Villages in September to visit.
Get a copy of the Recreation News, it comes out every Thursday, and it lists all of the events, classes and meetings held in the rec centers of The Villages. You can pick up a copy of the Rec News from any rec center when you arrive. If you go on The Villages' web site, click on "Lifestyles & Activities", then click on "Recreation", scroll down to "Recreation News and Activities" you can click and view a PDF of the current Rec News to get an idea of what is available. You will probably be amazed by all of the classes, clubs and activities that Villagers are lucky enough to be able to participate in.
You are wise to visit in the summer to see how you can deal with Florida's heat and humidity; I have visited TV several times during the summer, and I did just fine. Just pace yourself during the hottest hours of the day. If you walk outdoors for exercise on a regular basis, I would walk before 8:00 a.m. I have lived in the Midwest all of my life...if I never see another pile of snow again, it wouldn't bother me in the least, but that is me.
If you have time, I would also recommend going to some open houses while you are visiting. There are open houses held every day in The Villages, not just on the weekend as is common up north. If you look in The Villages Daily Sun newspaper, open houses are advertised there for both new and pre-owned homes with both Villages sales agents and MLS real estate agents.
Enjoy your trip to TV, and let us know what you think of your visit. My upcoming visit in September will be my first extended visit to TV since 2014, and TV has grown a lot in those 3 years...I am counting the days.