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My first post but this is probably a good time to start.

I understand the newcomers program has changed a bit recently. However, there is "The Villages Hometown Social" at Lake Miona Reg. Rec. Ctr. tomorrow morning from 9:00 - 11:00. I received an invitation as part of my welcome packet when I arrived. These are currently held every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month. I also received a phone call from "Theresa at The Villages" this morning to confirm that I was aware of the event and would be attending.

The Villages Homeowners Association is having a Newcomers Orientation Tuesday, Sept. 9 at the Canal Street Village Rec. Ctr. This meeting will have a number of speakers from the Sherriff's Dept., a local judge, the county clerk's office, Villages Regional Hospital, Lifelong Learning College, Citizens Emerg. Response Team, Seniors vs. Crime, Golf Cart Safety Clinic and Serving Health Insurance Needs of Elders. These orientations are held on the 2nd Tuesday of each month. Certainly you are encouraged to join VHA but it's not mandatory. I believe the cost is very nominal at about $12 for 2 years.

I hope this information is helpful to many of you.