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Originally Posted by Pamela1130
Hi Villagers!!
We had a lifestyle visit scheduled in December but had to cancel as our elderly dog was sick and we couldn't leave him. He is now doing better and his trusted sitter will be able to watch him and we are coming to the Villages January 23, - Jan. 28. Not that long and of course lifestyle visits were booked and that was okay and we got a room at the Brownwood Hotel. I do have some questions if anyone knows. I know about the restaurants and the music in the squares.
Is it possible to rent a golf cart for such a short period and where would I go? If I get a golf cart would I still need a car?
What's the nearest good quality gym for my husband.
I read something about Trolley tours?
For such a short period what do you suggest we do? I am interested in pickle ball and I realize you have to take a class first etc., and wondering if it's too short of a visit to play? - The lifestyle person said they would get us some passes for things we are interested in.
We don't golf.
I like the pool, husband does not. He loves the music.
Any other suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
I am so excited to visit the Villages and I have seen so many you tube videos that I really feel I am going to love it there. My husband doesn't seem convinced and is comfortable living in freezing New England so it will be interesting, though I feel he will love it also. We will see.
Thank you in advance for any advice and comments.
Pam
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You are going to have a lot of fun. The Brownwood hotel is very nice. Has a nice pool. Could walk to Brownwood for shops/restaurants/music but you will definitely need a golf cart; car not needed for short visit. I have used JJ Golf Carts for rentals and they deliver and pick up from where you want; the Villages Golf carts makes you come pick it up and return it yourself, so you could do that if you didn't mind walking over to the square (prolly a little less than a mile) but would have to return during business hours and you might have an early flight. Unfortunately I don't think you can use the rec centers/pickleball courts as you are not on a lifestyle visit; you can walk thru and check them out, though. If there is a softball game going on at Everglades, your fitness hubby may enjoy having a beer and a hotdog while watching them play. There is a very nice Genesis Health Club gym in Brownwood that is not part of the Villages; not sure if they have guest rates but I bet the hotel could hook you up. I would just plan on getting (lost) in the golf cart and having fun looking at the squares and the new areas south of 44; nature trails at Fenney, Okahumpka, Ezell, etc have beautiful paths for nature walks. Enjoy and welcome.