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Old 01-18-2019, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by NatureBoy View Post
In another thread (now closed) someone proposed a way to encourage more volunteers to lead classes to alleviate long wait times, over crowding, and frustrations of not being able to do activities - even after waiting in long lines.

Another way to handle this would be class reservation software. Here's a link to one that at first glance looks like a very good fit:
ACTIVE Network Software Powers....

So rather than showing up an hour early, waiting in line, and then being denied entry because a class/venue is full, people could reserve slots.

Would this be complicated? Yes (to some).
Would it be overkill? Maybe, for some classes/activities.
But it would also eliminate the need to show up an hour+ early and then be annoyed when you STILL can't get in to an activity.

The Rec Center staff could work with the volunteers to set up their classes & use with the system.

Perhaps when TV was smaller, this sort of formality & bureaucracy would be overkill. But with 100,000+ residents and growing, something beyond "show up, maybe you'll get in" seems in order.
I think your suggestions have merit, BUT, first I think you need to come and visit to get a real "feel" for this place and see how well things really work. There are thousands of groups and few who have to wait.
It is very hard to understand how smoothly this place happens and how nice it is by reading a Forum on line.

You will realize that The Villages is not run by Villagers.

When you visit you should attend the class about the CDD and how this place works.

If you move here in years to come, perhaps you will be a volunteer with skills to share.
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