I am 53 also and living and working in the Villages....have owned here since I am 47 (had rental properties here when we lived in NJ)........The Villages is a fantastic place to live and LIFE IS WHAT YOU MAKE IT (Tedquick is correct, attitude is everything).....there are many recreation centers that have activities on Saturday and Sunday. There's also a great singles group and many clubs for you to gain friends....AND YES, Salybow is correct about minimum wage but that's only if you work FOR the Villages in an hourly role. There's PLENTY of healthcare practices, hospitals, law firms, real estate agencies and other places you can work that pays much more than the minimum wage.....FEEL FREE to PM me also when and if you move here and we can meet up!!