Let's talk about activities

[Russ_Boston]

A recent post by a newbie - frannieb - mentioned that she'd like to read information about what TV'ers do etc.

In my time on TOTV I've seen an increase in more chat, which is fine, but maybe we need to keep a post open about what activities those of you that are in TV take part in.

Let's hear it from the residents about what they do. I'll start a partial list of topics to discuss what (and how often) you particpate in:

Sports:
Pickleball - Golf - Running - Walking - Skating - Biking - Tennis - Softball - Swimming -Other

Activities:
Cards - Pool - Boccie - State clubs - Other

Crafts:
Quilting - Knitting - Ceramics - Woodshop - Other

MISC:
Volunteer opportunities - College courses - Work opportunities - Many others

Use this partial list to kick off a discussion on what you actually partake in and detail how often you do each activity.


Russ

[tony]

Also, tell us about unorganized interests, trips, walks.

[Donna]

How about us part timers, would ya like to know what we like to do as well?? :dontknow:

[Barefoot]

Taking the dogs to Doggie Doo Run Run (a dog park) probably doesn't count because it's located outside TV! ::) It is the one "activity" I faithfully do every single day of the week (as do many, many other Village residents). My dogs absolutely adore it, they yelp with joy when they realize where we're headed.

A lot of dog owners don't know about DDRR because they don't advertise (low budget I expect). If there are any dog owners out there who want information on DDRR, please send me a PM.

Barefoot

[Taltarzac]

Take a walk around the buildings on Lake Sumter Landing Square. There a lot of plaques that tell a history of Lake Sumter Landing even if it seems to have nothing to do with what actually happened on those "sites".

[nONIE]

I love to walk and was wondering if there are any good walking trails in TOTV. :dontknow: :

[JohnN]

Nonie, I like to walk too. I think there's a fitness trail north of 466 that's used for walking, but.. since I don't live there yet, not really sure.

Love to find more about this

[frannieb]

fitness trail sounds good to me too...

[Taltarzac]

Nonie, I like to walk too. I think there's a fitness trail north of 466 that's used for walking, but.. since I don't live there yet, not really sure.

Love to find more about this


There's a trail I believe north of the Savannah rec center bordering Buena Vista. Near some tall towers?

[mailme]

The fitness trail is in Springdale under the powerlines. It's an electrifying walk.

mm

[The Great Fumar]

Ok , here goes...
I play golf 4 days a week (two in a league , one with friends and one with my wife (curses) and play in championship tournaments...........
Men play cards
Women play cards
oil painting class (lost part of my ear)
bowling
walking
computer classes
dancing classes
dancing at the villages squares
Stage shows (excellent)
scooter club
Hanger club ( flyer's )
dinner twice a week with friends
neighborhood parties
two Michigan clubs
swimming parties
teaching people how to drive in round-a-bouts..
putting insurance company's on my speed dial..
photography club (technical aspects of a BROWNIE)
going to analysis after putting out my garbage at 7:00am and being seen by my neighbors in a bathrobe.... :redface: :redface: :redface:
Calling comcast to see why I'm still getting Lawrence Welk...
YOU JUST CAN'T DO IT ALL , I took a day off and got 9 phone calls threatening me for not show up.....
I tried to start a diet at the first of the year and my neighbors thought it was a great idea and they all showed up in my driveway (double wide) with pizza and had a starting a diet party....
I may have to take a vacation and go up north where it is snowing just to get some rest.......

exhausted Fumar ;D ;D ;D ;D

[nONIE]

Fumar,

You are one busy person!!

Got to ask you, are there any females in the scooter club? I would love to get one of those 49cc hondas with the flowers painted on it but Im afraid I couldnt keep up with the big boys and hubby said Id probably kill myself, Im afraid he has a good point! >:(

[villages07]

It's almost impossible to top the Great Fumar, but, in the spirit of the intent of this post, here's some of the stuff I do:

Golf - just about every day - even though I'm a relative newbie; my bum knee is interfering with regular tennis.

Tennis - was up to 5 days a week at Glenview/Lopez with ladies and a mixed group until the knee gave out.

Walking - the neighborhoods - twice a week

Pickleball - drop in at local rec center - once every 2 weeks

Swimming - laps in local pool or a Regional Sports Pool - 3 times a week

Lounging at the pool/Reading a book - a few days a week

Shows at Savannah Center - Once a Month

TOTV Luncheon - Once a month

MD/DE/DC Club - attend every other month or so

Sabal Chase Ladies/SC Neighborhood - attend every other month or so

Neighborhood monthly Driveway Party

Music at the squares - twice a week

College classes - 2 classes a year

Games at rec centers - once a month

Reading and Posting on TOTV - 5 hrs a day (it seems)

[MSNPA]

I try to walk everyday. I wear a pedometer so I get in 10K steps. I usually walk on the paths or through neighborhoods. I like to vary my route so I do not get bored.

I attend Qijong and Yoga classes two or three times a week.

I belong to the Fitness Center and try to get there at least 4 times a week.

I recently joined the Foreign Film Club.

I would eventually like to learn line dancing.

[villager99]

bet i'm not the only one who takes their golf cart out for a long trip a few times a month just to tour the new areas. or re acquaint myself with the older sections.

[jjdees]

I'm worn out just reading this thread.

[another Linda]

We have bikes -- the pedal kind -- and love to ride around TV. Also, I do water aerobics. We love dancing in the squares, golf, tennis, walking, and since we are new, exploring.

[Russ_Boston]

I was worried for awhile that the TOTV folks might not be typical TV'ers but with Fumar's reply and others it appears that I'm heading into the right environment.

I hope my list can be as long as Fumar's (without the bathrobe incident!) :joke:

[Hope2b]

Golf lessons
Line dance lessons once a week
practice golf 4 or 5 times a week (I am new to it)
Play golf 2 times a week. Going to be 3 soon.
Pittsburgh Club - Parrot Head club - Ohio State Alumni Club
Dinner and cards once a week with 8 of us
Trip to Biloxi every 6 months or so
A cruise every 6 months of so
Katie Belles every chance we get.

[Russ_Boston]

I take it that Hope2B should change her/his name to Hopetostayforever?

[jerseygirl008]

Russ: Thanks for starting this thread. Great ideas coming forth.

I wonder . . . are there many opportunities for scheduled water aerobics, on a daily basis, maybe at different pools? Also, please tell about the squares. I thought I remembered reading, hearing, that the squares turn into vendors market-type thing on Sat. and Sun. day. Is that true? Can you actually buy fresh produce at the squares during the summer months? Curious.

[Hope2b]

I did water aerobics for a couple years. I need to get back to it.
Add -- check out what is new with the vendors
Just hanging out at the square
happy hour at the Country Clubs
Cheering on the Buckeyes with a couple hundred other fans
Let's see if my new name shows up.
Fresh veggies at LSL. None at SS since the market left.
Golly am I tired and I have a tee time today.

[Russ_Boston]

I like the new handle - hit 'em straight.

[judylou]

There are more activities here in the Villages than you could ever have time to do. It all depends on your interests.
I belongs to:
The Red Hats
Michigan Club
Ohio Club
Italian American Club
Digital Scrapbooking Club
Baby Boomers
Bowling League
Golfing
Water Aerobics
Reading ( My favorite library is the Mark Twain Library at the Paradise Center
TOTV Member
Neighborhood parties and going out to eat.
Working Part-Time
So you see I am busy, but I love it. If we were home in Michigan we would be stuck in the house because of the cold and snow.

[nONIE]

Judylou,

there is no doubt you would be stuck in the house if you were home like us snowbirds/snowflakes. Then you would be on TOTV almost 24 hours a day and would have to join the TOTV addicts support group. You are so lucky to be there.

[pm10]

Maybe there's others like me, wannabee who will still be working when we move to TV.. Are there activities at different times of the day -- like evening clubs/activities, too, besides going to the squares? ???

[villages07]

pm...a lot of the social clubs and cards/games meet in the evenings; surprisingly, not as many of the clubs/activities meet on the weekends. Here's a link to the current weekly activities schedule to give you a feel for "a week in the life of the Villages"

http://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/content/current/sections/actsched.pdf

[pm10]

I'll check it out - thanks :bigthumbsup:. I've got to find someone to teach me line dancing!

[Peggy D]

Taking the dogs to Doggie Doo Run Run (a dog park) probably doesn't count because it's located outside TV! ::) It is the one "activity" I faithfully do every single day of the week (as do many, many other Village residents). My dogs absolutely adore it, they yelp with joy when they realize where we're headed.

A lot of dog owners don't know about DDRR because they don't advertise (low budget I expect). If there are any dog owners out there who want information on DDRR, please send me a PM.

Barefoot



Barefoot,

Is there any chance in getting a DDRR in TV? There seems to be enough dog owners to spark an interest in developing one.

If they are willing to build playgrounds for the grandchildren, they certainly can develop a "playground" for the doggies.

[Barefoot]

Barefoot,
Is there any chance in getting a DDRR in TV? There seems to be enough dog owners to spark an interest in developing one. If they are willing to build playgrounds for the grandchildren, they certainly can develop a "playground" for the doggies.


:agree: You have mentioned a topic near and dear to my heart. lovehorse

I am going to talk to the Pet Lovers Club about possibly lobbying the Developer to provide a dog park in TV. Since TV allows two dogs per household, and there are thousands of dogs in TV, I'm sure they would consider providing a scrubby piece of property. I'm sure this would help with some of the current unhappiness about where dogs are walked!

I have started collecting names and numbers from people who are currently using DDRR, and they are willing to help me get petitions signed. I also know some TOTV members who will help.

If you would be willing to help, please PM me. And thanks for bringing this up!! ;D

[renielarson]

After reading Fumar's post...all I can do is laugh 1rnfl

So sorry for not being more serious but will have to wait til my sides stop hurting...