Age related question

[bleweyz39]

Hi Villagers

My husband and I visited The Villages last week, and we are VERY interested in buying a home there.
My husband will be retiring (early-age 56) this spring/summer. I am 48. While we are not both going to stop working, but we must leave Long Island in order for us to afford my husband to leave his job. Its a very physical job, that has taken its toll!

We obviously love the place, but will we fit in with the residents there? What is the realistic age range.
Thank you...hope that didnt insult anyone.
Dee

[redwitch]

Hey Dee2 (I'm a Dee, too), the age range is all over the place from what I've seen. While the majority are in the their 60s and 70s, they're an awfully young 60-70. I turned 57 in November. I've been very comfortable here -- have some friends quite a bit older, some close to my age, a couple younger. The reality is age really is a state of mind here.

[JohnN]

Dee , I'm 58 and my spouse is 53, and we plan to get there ASAP, I also retired early.
We can all be the "kids" LOLOL :bigthumbsup:

[Mintjulep]

Dee,
I'm 56, hubby is 58. And there are tons of people our age and younger.
And some in their 70's that just SEEM to be our age !!
I agree with Red that age is only a state of mind...
And most everyone here has the same goal, to enjoy life...

[jeffy]

Dee,

That was one of my wifes fears. We were moving down with a bunch of "old people" who probably sit around all day on the couch. We bought 3 years ago. I was 50 the wife was 46. I swear they put something in the water down here. These are the most friendly , active people I have ever met. There are 20 of us on our block that go golfing together every sunday (lately with all the snowbirds, hard to get a tee time for 20 though). This group of 20 includes the whole age range. There are 4 couples on our block in our 50s. Some in our golf group are in their mid 70s. Age has very little meaning here.
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Jeffy

[Russ_Boston]

Dee,

We can form our own 'kids' group. I'll be 53 and my wife will be 50 when we move down. Up to 20% of the registered owners can be under 55 and with sales such as they are I've been told "no problem".

[JohnnyM]

Well Dee, I just turned 64 and Barbara 62. We just bought a home in TV. If you and your husband play tennis just about every day, softball, bocce and bowl, plus love to go to the landings and dance away the night, you might fit in with us old folks. Looking forward to seeing you here! JohnnyM

[Muncle]

I was very pleasantly surprised both by the chronological age span here -- seems spread mainly from early 50's to early 70's -- and the not emotional, not physical, maybe psychological age of most residents. Everyone seems considerably younger than counterparts out there in the real world. Maybe it's the pixie dust. I'm 61 going on 16 - ::) - boy I hope I do that puberty thing a bit better this time.

Oh -- forgot to suck up a bit -- Red may be 57, but she certainly doesn't look it. A mere child! :hot:

[Russ_Boston]

Dee - one more thing,

my wife is younger as mentioned but her hobbies are different than mine. I'm into sports of all types while she is more of the crafty type (plus some fitness swimming). She can't wait to take advantage of the large populous who do the craft things (quilts, painting etc.)

[nONIE]

Dee,

It doesnt matter what age you are, TV will make you feel younger, livelier and more active. So, our 70 year olds feel like 50, our 50 year olds feel like 30 and you and hubby will be mere children. Now doesnt that sound like a great plan for the rest of your life??? ;D

[Rokinronda]

I am 51 and hubby is 56, we have been here 3 years and I did feel like the youngest Villager at 48, but now there are many more youngsters here. Our friends are in their 70's, 60's and 50's and full of fun. Golfed with a 98 year old who was a hot ticket. We work and may always have to, but we hope to have 30+ years here! Thats a lot of warm, sunny, happy days!

[bleweyz39]

Wow!
I am pleasantly suprised at the answers I received, and the very pleasant people who wrote them!
Thank you all for your imput.

Dee :)

[billethkid]

In my opinion age is not an issue or a factor. And you are old enough (as a couple).
One thing I believe is a significant attribute of TV is that it does provide the venue for the young at heart regardless your calendar number.
There are more active 60 to 80's people here than you will find in many places. And once here you will be amazed to find the youthfull folks here.
It is not your typical retirement community with the stigma of the "blur haired" elders. Yes we have them, but the predominance is a very, very active community.
Just visit Spanish Springs and Sumter Landing town squares to get a good calibration.
There is so much to do (or not do) without having to reach in your pocket book to partake.

BTK

[dang]

Hey Dee,

My Wife and I are moving down in April and we will both be 47 years old and looking forward to being there full time. We will still be working a while but that is not stopping us!

dang

[chelsea24]

Hi Dee, even though we've been here only 4 months and I turned from 59 to 60 during that time, my fear was the same as yours. I envisioned hundreds of white haired people with walkers and such. Have no fear! The place is so active, no on has time to feel or even look old. I swear I'm youthening like Merlin as we speak. And especially in the beautiful town squares that are open to all, there is such a mixture of ages. I've participated in many activities and joined some clubs and let me tell you, these people are out to have fun. I know you'll have a ball. :welcome:

[JohnN]

or I could say I'm 28 and have lived a HARD life LOL

[nONIE]

JohnN, Yes you could but would anyone believe you? :dontknow:

[F16 1UB]

C'mon Nonie - All Johns tell the truth! Ask Donna & Handie. heh heh

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Hi,

I agree with everything that has been said here. We have a 36 yo son who wants to move in with us because of everything going on here.

We bought our house from a couple in their 90's, heard they could out dance and out last anybody half their age.

People do things here and enjoy each others company regardless of age. Just hope you and hubby can keep up with some of the folks who live here.

Hyacinth Bucket

[SteveFromNY]

HB - I have a 22 year old son who cannot wait for us to get there permanently so he can move in with us!! He loves it!!
;D

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Steve, just curious, what does your son like about TV?

Our son was disappointed when we had to inform him he could not soup up our electric golf cart.

Hyacinth Bucket

[renielarson]

I'm chuckling...our son is 34 and his wife 29 and they have a home in Leesburg. However, they drive the 8 miles just to come stay our house in TV for weekend "vacations". They love it here!

[The Great Fumar]

The mistake is letting your kids know where you are ....This is our thing and the kids can go find their own heaven.............

Angelic fumar :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup: :bigthumbsup:

[nONIE]

Fumar,

I may sound like a very selfish grandma and mom but boy do I ever agree with you on this one. It took me a lot of years to find this place and I think we all deserve to have some fun and happiness before we croak, course the kids wont understand this at all but we didnt alwys understand them either did we? We put up with a lot of crapeola from them when they were growing up now its their turn to put up with their crazy parents! 040 :hot:

[784caroline]

I want to play (you pick it) like I am 40 but my knees feel like their 80 so I split the difference and smile.

[renielarson]

Oh, I agree with both of you Fumar and Nonie. The kids spend the weekend only when we're not there! I love my kids but my sharing has limits...... ;)

[nONIE]

OH NO F16,
Dont tell me your a John too????? :dontknow:

[Hyacinth Bucket]

Nonie, does that mean the John's have it?

HB

[Frangyomory]

My husband just turned 58. We have several people in their early 50's here in Tall Trees. Lot of Boomers are retiring now and you will continue to see lots of younger folks. However, I must tell you that I feel ten years younger than when we moved here and I am 64.

We play pinochle with people from 54 to 88 and we all get along great!

You will both LOVE it here! Come on down!!!! :welcome:

[punkpup]

I was totally blown away when we came to visit our 66 yr. old friend! I almost didn't recognize her because she looked 10 years younger! We are 55 & 60 respectively and are planning on moving to TV by the time we are 57 & 62 which actually means by spring or summer 2009 because our birthdays are in April and July so by July this year we'll be 56 & 61.

We currently have friends of all ages so TV doesn't feel any different. It seems that we saw as many youngsters in TV as in our community here in Boston because of visiting children & grandchildren in TV.

I truly am looking forward to that "turning back the clock" feeling folks talk about once they arrive in TV.

[KathieI]

I was totally blown away when we came to visit our 66 yr. old friend! I almost didn't recognize her because she looked 10 years younger!

Punkpup, what a great statement. Once I move to TV, maybe, in time, I'll start to like like my avatar?? Great News!! Nonie will love this idea!

Thanks for lifting up my spirits today. Although weather in L.A. today is absolutely perfect, so I'm really in a great mood.

Kathie

[Ooper]

My wife and I bought our new house when we were both 49 and became full time residents relocating from NY. We have NEVER felt "out of place". Matter of fact, many of the more "senior" residents seem to put us to shame. We were fully accepted. There are many neighborhoods with younger people in the early 50's. Don't give it a 2nd thought.

[punkpup]

KathieI,

You know what else I discovered about the TV experience? My Golf game instantly improved! Well my long game anyway lol. I figure it was because I was so relaxed; I've never been so accurate off the Tee. Short game.... well needs work but if you consider that I hadn't played a real game in two years, just smacked the ball around at the Driving Range, I was OK with the results. I usually practice putting in my living room during the winter but I got tired of fighting the dogs for the Golf balls lol.

Even though we plan on working; like several folks we met while visiting TV; just being there seems to reduce stress significantly. How can that be bad?!?! Less stress = looking and feeling younger. Sooooo..... age is just a state of mind.