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Originally Posted by mermaid72

Wow,
Thanks to all of you who answered my questions so promptly.
The Villages sounds like a perfect place, I was a bit concerned about prices and the fact that this is a country club type setting. We are country folks, and enjoy a simple lifestyle. However I realize that someday that "simple" way of life will be too hard for us to manage--- chopping wood, etc.
The educational classes in the "College" are a big plus, as are all the swimming pools and the activities. All the stores, & health facilities are all accessible by golf cart or bike, now that's really a plus!
My parents retired in Sun City Center south of Tampa, facilities there were nice, but I never saw many people take advantage of them except for the golf. The streets were always empty like a ghost town, and I visited at many different times of the year. I would not like to live in a place like that at all...... It was very sad.
I think the Lifestyle visit would be the way to go, the fee includes meals also? I think we might check you out in the future.
Thanks again!

As the sayin goes.."be careful what you wish for"... If you came for a visit now you'd find the streets are far from empty. Jan-April are really hoppin!