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Originally Posted by Randall55
All the rec centers throughout the Villages are nearly identical. Which is great! Every resident has the same amenities close to their home. However, I wish they would stop decorating the interiors childishly. I know residents love their pets but do they really need to look at hundreds of pictures of cartoon dogs and nauseating wallpaper while playing pool or darts? I would much prefer simple and classy. I refuse to go into some of them because of the decor. Did they really believe a pink and green rec center filled with watermelon pictures and decor would interest male residents? Or a fish theme would please females? Just keep them SIMPLE AND CLASSY. A place where all residents can kick back and enjoy. STOP THE THEMES.
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I like your idea, kick the "themes" because it's getting to be a real stretch to come up with new ones ! Nothing against dogs, had MANY over the years and various breeds, but an entire recreation (relaxation) center with a decor of "dogs", no thanks, even if it's my favorite breed. Maybe, if we MUST "theme" every center, maybe use the various decades ? 50's culture, 6o's culture, 70' 80's, etc. I find Disney's Pop culture resort hotel interesting for the same reason, that might work here. Or, why not go through the "Florida culture" from the Native Americans (haven't seen one rec center or regional center themed for any/all of the Native American tribes that have such a rich and interesting culture in historic Florida, or to the "crackers" with their cattle that made Florida such an economic success, or the Greek families who developed the sponge diving, Florida's authors like Marjory Rawlings, The Yearling ? The famous artists of Florida beginning with The Highway Men ? But, dogs it is, so be it ! ? Nothing to get up set about but so many more interesting themes to explore ! Personally, I like the "comfortable, classy, relaxing" Idea !