[Ohiogirl]

If you golf, don't hesitate to go by yourself. Either make a tee time or go to one of the executive courses (also can call in the morning) to see if there's a no-show or an opening for 1 golfer. There usually is. I am not living there full-time yet, but every trip I golf 3 or 4 times a week by myself and ALWAYS meet friendly people. Ask lots of questions, tell them you're there to check out TV (alone) and maybe someone will invite you to join them for dinner. Ask for restaurant recommendations and if you are really enjoying their company, ask if they'd like to continue the conversation over dinner. All they can say is no, but maybe they'll say yes!

Also go to some pools in the afternoon and strike up conversations with all the floaters. Check out the posts about dancing at Havana CC (it's a fairly short golf cart ride from the Lifestyle Preview cabanas - take a map). Even if you don't like to dance you can probably find a group of TOTVers to sit with while you eat. Check out the club activities in the Recreation News (available online - link from thevillages.com) and go to something you have an interest in. Talk to some of the other Lifestyle Preview visitors at that pool. Go to Happy Hour somewhere and just start conversations.

I've moved about 15 times and have found The Villages to be absolutely the easiest place to meet people. Retirees have more time for new friends and lots are also new and looking for friends.