Why would anyone want to drive to a rec center to go online? If you use the internet that infrequently, dial up service is virtually free.
Not to mention there are several restaurants in The Villages with free wifi. Just google "free wifi".
As far as the rest of the technology concerns, those of us who use the internet on a daily basis for both work and play tend to forget that although most seniors use email on and off, many are not yet comfortable with putting out personal information online. As the demand grows, I am sure we will see more online access to TV amenities and entertainment.
This could happen sooner if a group of tech savvy Villagers offered to provide the software for free.
If not, I know of a Canadian company that is supposed to be REALLY knowledgeable on setting up intricate websites!