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Originally Posted by redwitch

I think it's easier to be one of the "young uns" in the neighborhood than the other way around, so I do understand the OP's concerns. If you're in your early 60's, you'll be perfectly comfortable meeting and, yes, socializing with those older than you. You can keep up. However, if you're at the other end, it may not be as easy for you. You may not want to stay up as late doing things with your neighbors. You may not have the energy to go to Ocala for dinner and then dancing in the square and then hearing some karaoke. You're not really a baby boomer so don't quite get the culture and the ideology that comes with that generation. So, there is reason for some hesitation.

Now, all of that being said, if you're a young 68 and 72, fitting in in a new, active village won't be a problem. Most of your neighbors will happily accept any physical limitations you might have. They'll accept you and enjoy your stories if you'll accept them and enjoy their stories. If you're an old fogey, you'll have major issues. But, then, you'll have major issues wherever you live. Grumps hate The Villages.

So, decide what is best for you as a person, not you as a person of a certain age. As Bill said, a new village will have more activities together. An older village will be more set and you'll have to make the effort to join in.

Good luck with whatever you choose.

Redwitch, Well spoken. I would happily move to any village tomorrow. And I'm 52.