We have lived here 14 years. I love to ride my bike in the morning and do 6 miles a day inside my community. There is nothing wrong with being a home body type couple. You will find that the neighbors are very nice and helpful if needed. I enjoy cleaning my cars and I am in a few car clubs but it is not necessary to go to all the meetings. It is a great place for a couple to jump in their golf cart and go to lunch dinner or do their grocery shopping. There is no place in the world more convenient to reach grocery stores, movie theatres, restaurants or simply drive down occasionally to one of the squares and listen to music for an hour or so. Nothing is required and the amenity fee is not a lot, considering all the benefits and conveniences you have. The best example I have heard for living in the Villages is from a women who lived herself, (didn't ask if she was married or lost her husband), but could not drive anymore. The same person was able to get in her golf cart and go grocery shopping, to her doctors and to church. This enabled her to be free of depending on anyone to do those things for her. Stores will also deliver to your home if necessary. Maintenance people for anything you need are plentiful in the Villages. Our neighborhood has a list of recommended people that previous neighbors have used and recommend, that you can call on. ou may be surprised that you begin to get a little more active in doing things by yourselves since there are so many opportunities that exist.
The neighbors are the most caring if any emergency exists. We all look out for each other. For us this is just a step before heaven.
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