agree with Gracie
Gracie's got it right, IMO.
Lifestyle Preview for the whole 6 days, if you have the time. Talk to as many people as you can. Somewhere in the middle I'd meet with a Villages realtor, who can show you models and some resales in what you think is your price range. You would still have time to slip in some open houses on your own (they have they every day here, advertised in The Villages Daily Sun).
Then rent for a couple of months. Might be hard to rent for the 2011 season this late, but can be done. If not, rent in Nov-Dec. If you plan to be here year-round, you might want to also rent for a month in the summer. In summer you should have your pick of locations and home styles. Be sure to get a place with a golf cart or check on reserving one - they often run out during the seasonal months (Jan-March).
There are several places to get a golf lesson package for newbies - the Villages itself has a program, I think at Arnold Palmer golf course, and so do all the driving ranges just outside the Villages. Do that at the beginning of your rental period. Lots to do even if you don't play golf - many don't.
Good luck and welcome!
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