TOTV Meet and Greet can we revive this?

[villagetinker]

To all my friends from the monthly TOTV meet and greet, I stopped by Habaneros and talked to the manager about re-instating our monthly meeting. He seemed agreeable to but wants at least 1 day advance notice, and is expecting food and drink orders. Here is my take, if we meet at 3 PM then I am going to order take out for 4:30 or 5 PM as both me and my wife like Mexican.

So before we go any further, who is interested in getting together again, with the understanding that there will be food/drink orders.

It has been a while, and I forgot which Sunday we normally got together, or if there is a preference to change.

You can let me know by replying here or sending a PM.

[graciegirl]

To all my friends from the monthly TOTV meet and greet, I stopped by Habaneros and talked to the manager about re-instating our monthly meeting. He seemed agreeable to but wants at least 1 day advance notice, and is expecting food and drink orders. Here is my take, if we meet at 3 PM then I am going to order take out for 4:30 or 5 PM as both me and my wife like Mexican.

So before we go any further, who is interested in getting together again, with the understanding that there will be food/drink orders.

It has been a while, and I forgot which Sunday we normally got together, or if there is a preference to change.

You can let me know by replying here or sending a PM.

I think it was on the third Friday, but any day is good. I would love to meet again and would be glad to order take out.

[Shakerag Diva]

I would love this!

[Gpsma]

I think it was on the third Friday, but any day is good. I would love to meet again and would be glad to order take out.

Gracie, dearest,...I would love...we will become besties....ill even bring you some homemade HalalChicken and Rice

[TOTV Team]

If you contact us via PM in advance we can send out an email notification.

[geofitz13]

Once we get there in April, 2019, I would love to participate!

[NotGolfer]

I might do what you're suggesting VillageTinker...I've not attended BUT we love Mexican as well and I would get off cooking! (smile)

[Nucky]

VT I really admire you for taking the bull by the horns. You're the man. Some pictures from the past that I've seen showed a bundle of people having a great time. Great move. We are in!

[Polar Bear]

Sounds like a winner!

[villagetinker]

I really appreciate the feedback, I really enjoyed these meetings and meeting fellow posters. Lets keep this going so i get an approximate head count.

VT

[KathieI]

VT, that is really a nice idea. I've been thinking along those lines for awhile. Since I'm not on TOTV as much these days as I was in 07 and 08, I would love to meet the newbies that have joined us since then.

Back in the day when many of us were moving down here, it was a wonderful opportunity to create new friendships and we had a lot of fun.

I have not been there, but is Habaneros only a take out place? Does it still have the large patio with overhang where we can congregate??

I'd like to vote YES, I think its a great idea. Let me know if you need any help in getting it started.
:MOJE_whot:

[Taltarzac725]

Might come at some point. Depends on what is going on for me on that date. I did go to a few of these meetings at Crispers from 2007 through 2013 or so. Not sure why I stopped.

[Fraugoofy]

To all my friends from the monthly TOTV meet and greet, I stopped by Habaneros and talked to the manager about re-instating our monthly meeting. He seemed agreeable to but wants at least 1 day advance notice, and is expecting food and drink orders. Here is my take, if we meet at 3 PM then I am going to order take out for 4:30 or 5 PM as both me and my wife like Mexican.

So before we go any further, who is interested in getting together again, with the understanding that there will be food/drink orders.

It has been a while, and I forgot which Sunday we normally got together, or if there is a preference to change.

You can let me know by replying here or sending a PM.I am in depending on the date. I prefer Sundays, not Fridays, but I am flexible... peace out! Rae

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[champion6]

I will join the group. I prefer to traditional monthly schedule - third Friday.

[graciegirl]

I will join the group. I prefer to traditional monthly schedule - third Friday.

At three, right Mike?

[Eileenny2tv]

I would be interested.

[villagetinker]

This is great, I think we are getting to a nice sized group. I forgot who had the name tags and pens, if anyone remembers or has some let me know.

[sallybowron]

I would be interested

[champion6]

At three, right Mike?Right! The third Thursday at 3 p.m. was the schedule formerly used.

[twoplanekid]

It would be quicker for me to go from Lake Deaton to the Fenney Grill than to Habaneros. As with all meeting sites for clubs, as the Villages grow it’s more difficult to find a location that’s within less than a half hour total travel time for participants to attend. One may have to change that to 1 hour total travel time in 5 years. So, I might attend once in a while. Good luck with your efforts.

[redwitch]

Just a couple of FYIs. We set it at 3:00 pm at Crisper’s request — they didn’t want a large group interfering with the lunch crowd. People showed up when they could and left when they had to. We were never able to get an exact number of how many would attend. Crisper’s did not require food and drink orders and we could arrange our own seating indoors or out, depending on the weather.

It sounds like Habaneros will be seating us and will expect a head count. This could be difficult. Some will probably balk at ordering anything.

I hope you can restart the meet and greet. They really were fun and it is nice to put faces to names. I would say day, time and location need not be the same as it was. Just find a restaurant that can accommodate an unknown number of folks, will let them rearrange tables and has both indoor and outdoor seating. Just make sure that the day and time are the same each month so folks can have a monthly schedule. Good luck!

[Chi-Town]

I would imagine that restaurants expect you to order food and drinks. Perhaps a pavilion at one of the rec centers would be a viable alternative. Less time constraint and BYO.

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[My Post]

I would imagine that restaurants expect you to order food and drinks.

This.
Can you imagine adults not understanding restaurants are businesses??
And I hope a good tip will be left if there is a lot of lingering...Servers have bills to pay too, not there for fun.
JMO.

[NotGolfer]

This thread isn't meant to be a controversy but when a bunch of folks want to be involved ALL sorts of opinions. I have no issue with Habenaro's. Think of it this way---wonder if a whole group had decided to go there and showed up. The establishment "might" have appreciated a head-count but it was "last minute"---so they would accomodate. I think whomever is the organizer, YOU can decide and those that want to show up does. I would do it and gladly order take-out. As an aside to this...a few years back a group that met regularily asked Panera for their meeting room. It was understood that many would order food while there. Eventually Panera changed things and said "you can have the room BUT you will need to pre-order (ie. their catering option) to do it and you need a certain number to do this too. We changed our meeting place. IF Habanaros ends up not being viable, THEN decide a different place (together).

[eweissenbach]

I would imagine that restaurants expect you to order food and drinks. Perhaps a pavilion at one of the rec centers would be a viable alternative. Less time constraint and BYO.

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I second that emotion Chi! I would think that a centrally located rec center location would work much better than a restaurant. Bring your own drinks and snacks and don't worry about disrupting or accomidating a business. I attended several from 2010 to 2015 and enjoyed meeting people face to face. I would attend when in TV.

[Ecuadog]

Maybe pack your own picnic lunch and meet at Lake Miona Park (http://www.sumtercountyfl.gov/204/Lake-Miona-Park).

(I know... not golf cart accessible.)

[graciegirl]

Maybe pack your own picnic lunch and meet at Lake Miona Park (http://www.sumtercountyfl.gov/204/Lake-Miona-Park).

(I know... not golf cart accessible.)

How about Morse Bridge Outlook?

[ColdNoMore]

I would imagine that restaurants expect you to order food and drinks. Perhaps a pavilion at one of the rec centers would be a viable alternative. Less time constraint and BYO.

Yep...a good, common sense idea! :thumbup:

And maybe even instead of a pavilion, why not just reserve a room at a Rec Center...in case of inclement weather?

We have how many Rec Centers...times how many rooms in each? :oops:



I'll even say that I'll be there...so as to draw the maximum crowd. :1rotfl:

[graciegirl]

Yep...a good, common sense idea! :thumbup:

And maybe even instead of a pavilion, why not just reserve a room at a Rec Center...in case of inclement weather?

We have how many Rec Centers...times how many rooms in each? :oops:



I'll even say that I'll be there...so as to draw the maximum crowd. :1rotfl:

It is doable, but you have to guarantee a certain number to the rec center to keep the room on a monthly basis and sometimes there is a wait for a room. One person has to be responsible. There is a list of rules and you must vacate when your time is up. Not difficult but not super easy either.

[ColdNoMore]

Yeah, I can see how it would be much easier to convince a restaurant to let a bunch of people show up, hang out taking up seats...but not order anything.


Oh wait, didn't the last place that said it was OK...go out of business? :oops:


I'm sure that unfortunate result though, was not reflective...on poor business decisions in general. :ohdear:

[Taltarzac725]

You can sit at your own table at just watch and then see who comes over to talk with you. With the Crispers meetings I went to there would be some people hopping from table to table to visit and others who would just talk with whoever was at their table.

There are some TOTVers I would not want to talk to at all but I am pretty sure they know who they are as would anyone who reads TOTV with regularity.

[tomwed]

I'm not nearly as handsome in person.

[fw102807]

I'm not nearly as handsome in person.

:1rotfl:

[Nucky]

I'm not nearly as handsome in person.

Oh boy can I identify. Tomwed do you think everyone will use their real screen name or if they come off like a weasel most of the time do you thing they will change their identity? What say you? Chi33 had a very good point about the sourpuss type people. :oops:

[graciegirl]

The TOTV's meetings have never had huge attendance. I think a couple of times there were about 40 people, but most of the time it is about twenty. I have had get togethers inviting the TOTV bunch to our home three times and about forty would come.

At the regular meetings in the past, (at Crispers) many would give their real name to us, but on the name tags most would write their screen name as that is how other's would know them.

[tomwed]

Oh boy can I identify. Tomwed do you think everyone will use their real screen name or if they come off like a weasel most of the time do you thing they will change their identity? What say you? Chi33 had a very good point about the sourpuss type people. :oops:
I probably will not go. I like the mystery of all this. But if I did go I would use my pen name, Bic. It sounds more macho.

[fw102807]

I probably will not go. I like the mystery of all this. But if I did go I would use my pen name, Bic. It sounds more macho.

Like the pen? You need to do better.

[tomwed]

Like the pen? You need to do better.Scripto sounds too ethnic, mont blanc - a little suggestive, Cross - too religious, Sheiffer - reminds me of cheap beer, Papermate - too chummy, Waterford - I might as well put a kick me sign on my back

I like Bic. macho and easy to spell

[Ecuadog]

I probably will not go. I like the mystery of all this. But if I did go I would use my pen name, Bic. It sounds more macho.

BIC is probably better than Ball Point.

[fw102807]

Scripto sounds too ethnic, mont blanc - a little suggestive, Cross - too religious, Sheiffer - reminds me of cheap beer, Papermate - too chummy, Waterford - I might as well put a kick me sign on my back

I like Bic. macho and easy to spell

I was thinking more like Spike

[tomwed]

I was thinking more like Spike
That was the name of the dog in little rascals? or was that Butch's friend? nope---no googling ---Butch's friend was named Worm I think pronounced Woi-m

[fw102807]

That was the name of the dog in little rascals? or was that Butch's friend? nope---no googling ---Butch's friend was named Worm I think pronounced Woi-m

OK then how about Chuck? it could either be Chuck Norris or Peanuts or Roast.

[Nucky]

That was the name of the dog in little rascals? or was that Butch's friend? nope---no googling ---Butch's friend was named Worm I think pronounced Woi-m

Off by one letter. Not Bic, although that's pretty good how about Bif!

Neith one is good if you look up the Slang the youngins put to either name. Try Urban Dictionary. You will have a blast with that site. :o

[Opmoochler]

Back to the Meet and Greet! When I was involved, it was on the 3rd Fri at 3:00, which wasn't a terrific time for me, but I really enjoyed the people I met when I was able to get there. I'm really hoping we can get this going. Just an FWI, there were only two of us the first time I went (in May or June). We might better try at one of our houses until fall (BYOB and snacks).

[tomwed]

Off by one letter. Not Bic, although that's pretty good how about Bif!

Neith one is good if you look up the Slang the youngins put to either name. Try Urban Dictionary. You will have a blast with that site. :o
In high school where I taught I would occasionally ask a student "Hey, you know what my pen name is?" Scripto----I would start laughing before the student. And they would always say "
"that's corny, or that's stupid. And the only reason I'm laughing is because your laughing at your own dumb joke." That happened a lot. Google "Dad jokes." There's a lot of corny people out there.

The best (but really the worst) Dad Jokes to tell on Father's Day (https://www.mercurynews.com/2017/06/15/these-are-the-best-but-really-the-worst-dad-jokes-to-tell-on-fathers-day-7/)

[Nucky]

In high school where I taught I would occasionally ask a student "Hey, you know what my pen is?" Scripto----I would start laughing before the student. And they would always say "
"that's corny, or that's stupid. And the only reason I'm laughing is because your laughing at your own dumb joke." That happened a lot. Google "Dad jokes." There's a lot of corny people out there.

Got it Dad Jokes. I love to laugh. The cornier the better. You want to read some real dud try the joke forum. Maybe one good one out of every five. :a20:

[fw102807]

Got it Dad Jokes. I love to laugh. The cornier the better. You want to read some real dud try the joke forum. Maybe one good one out of every five. :a20:

You two are a hoot! I have fun with your posts. Tomwed's corny jokes and Nucky's very interesting choice of words.

[eweissenbach]

The nasty/controversial/bigoted posters never came. I always wished they would so I could see if they had scales or one eye in the middle of their forehead. I remember one where everyone was asked to explain their screen name - I said mine was eweissenbach as my real name Ed Weissenbach was too long. Bill Wright laughed.

[Nucky]

You two are a hoot! I have fun with your posts. Tomwed's corny jokes and Nucky's very interesting choice of words.

I've been doing betterer lately I was worserer once! :jester:

[Shakerag Diva]

I have not been in The Villages very long. I have mostly just lurked in TOTV. I don’t know the nasty from the friendly. I would just like to attend this event to make friends and meet interesting people!

[tomwed]

I have not been in The Villages very long. I have mostly just lurked in TOTV. I don’t know the nasty from the friendly. I would just like to attend this event to make friends and meet interesting people!The last place had a balcony for the lurkers.

[graciegirl]

The last place had a balcony for the lurkers.

:1rotfl:

He makes things up sometimes, Shak.

[joansullivan]

I think the meet and greet had taken a break by the time I moved here, but it sounds like a great idea. Depending on day and time, count me in. Thanks

[CFrance]

I second that emotion Chi! I would think that a centrally located rec center location would work much better than a restaurant. Bring your own drinks and snacks and don't worry about disrupting or accomidating a business. I attended several from 2010 to 2015 and enjoyed meeting people face to face. I would attend when in TV.
I agree with Chi and eweissenbach. We had a good thing going with Crispers, but it might not be so easy to talk another restaurant into letting TOTV meet and not eat.

[tomwed]

Everybody has an ID. Pick a rec center in the middle of the villages.

Everyone can bring their own drink, plate, fork and napkins--and for a snack everyone can bring any kind of cut up fruit to feed 4 people on a serving plate with a toothpick in each piece so there is no "double dipping." You could cut up a melon. wash some blueberries [that's a lot of toothpicks], pineapple, apples, whatever. You walk around the "Fruity Buffet Table" and make a fruit salad. The leftovers go back home.

No head count
No collecting money
No one to call if you can't make it
No decorating
No clean-up
[does anyone have a table cloth?]

[graciegirl]

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[tomwed]

To all my friends from the monthly TOTV meet and greet, I stopped by Habaneros and talked to the manager about re-instating our monthly meeting. He seemed agreeable to but wants at least 1 day advance notice, and is expecting food and drink orders. Here is my take, if we meet at 3 PM then I am going to order take out for 4:30 or 5 PM as both me and my wife like Mexican.

So before we go any further, who is interested in getting together again, with the understanding that there will be food/drink orders.

It has been a while, and I forgot which Sunday we normally got together, or if there is a preference to change.

You can let me know by replying here or sending a PM.
I'm sorry. I forgot where this thread started. It was thoughtless of me not to contact you first.

This was my idea for a meeting that kinda runs itself. That would not be nearly as good as an event that is planned.


Everybody has an ID. Pick a rec center in the middle of the villages.

Everyone can bring their own drink, plate, fork and napkins--and for a snack everyone can bring any kind of cut up fruit to feed 4 people on a serving plate with a toothpick in each piece so there is no "double dipping." You could cut up a melon. wash some blueberries [that's a lot of toothpicks], pineapple, apples, whatever. You walk around the "Fruity Buffet Table" and make a fruit salad. The leftovers go back home.

No head count
No collecting money
No one to call if you can't make it
No decorating
No clean-up
[does anyone have a table cloth? if not]
No tablecloth

[ColdNoMore]

Everybody has an ID. Pick a rec center in the middle of the villages.

Everyone can bring their own drink, plate, fork and napkins--and for a snack everyone can bring any kind of cut up fruit to feed 4 people on a serving plate with a toothpick in each piece so there is no "double dipping." You could cut up a melon. wash some blueberries [that's a lot of toothpicks], pineapple, apples, whatever. You walk around the "Fruity Buffet Table" and make a fruit salad. The leftovers go back home.

No head count
No collecting money
No one to call if you can't make it
No decorating
No clean-up
[does anyone have a table cloth?]

Excellent idea! :D


https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/1541899-post30.html

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/1541932-post32.html

[villagetinker]

I will see what Laurel Manor has open. Others can see too, what their nearby rec center has open.

So we do not flood the rec centers with requests, i will hold off until you can report back. After seeing many of the replies, and a few PMs, i agree the a rec center is probably a better solution. Thanks for the assistance. VT

[ColdNoMore]

Last sentence...in particular. :D

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/1541899-post30.html

[graciegirl]

Last sentence...in particular. :D

https://www.talkofthevillages.com/forums/1541899-post30.html

Since this was your original suggestion, I think you should find the rec center and room.

[Barefoot]

Everybody has an ID. Pick a rec center in the middle of the villages.
Everyone can bring their own drink, plate, fork and napkins--and for a snack everyone can bring any kind of cut up fruit to feed 4 people on a serving plate with a toothpick in each piece so there is no "double dipping." You could cut up a melon. wash some blueberries [that's a lot of toothpicks], pineapple, apples, whatever. You walk around the "Fruity Buffet Table" and make a fruit salad. The leftovers go back home.
No head count
No collecting money
No one to call if you can't make it
No decorating
No clean-up
[does anyone have a table cloth?]
Sometimes there were just a handful of people that turned out for the monthly meeting; sometimes more.
I personally find rooms in rec centers to be rather sterile and off putting, especially if there is a small gathering.
But I don't have a dog in this fight.
I regretfully can't attend a meet and greet this summer as I'm "up north".

[Spikearoni]

BIC is probably better than Ball Point.

Hilarious!:a040:

[tomwed]

Sometimes there were just a handful of people that turned out for the monthly meeting; sometimes more.
I personally find rooms in rec centers to be rather sterile and off putting, especially if there is a small gathering.
But I don't have a dog in this fight.
I regretfully can't attend a meet and greet this summer as I'm "up north".

How many people use to attend?
I said rec center because it's free. I use to be part of a neighborhood group who met at the rec center once a month. We pushed the tables together and played games and sometimes just chatted and ate what ever anyone brought.

[Allegiance]

I would be interested. But could I order one meal there AND two to go? I would not want to disappoint my wife or girlfriend.

[ColdNoMore]

Since this was your original suggestion, I think you should find the rec center and room.

I disagree. :D

[Taltarzac725]

May come with one of my many female friends, we will see. Looks like it may be fun though this Friday. There are some posters I would not want to talk to at all and I hope that others who go understand that and fully get why and will help with keeping things civil.

[graciegirl]

May come with one of my many female friends, we will see. Looks like it may be fun though this Friday. There are some posters I would not want to talk to at all and I hope that others who go understand that and fully get why and will help with keeping things civil.

It has NEVER, EVER, been anything but calm and warm and welcoming. Most of the time we sit in a circle and each says Hello and tells how long they have lived here or some other stuff about themselves which may or may not include their real name. No one cares. Most of us can't remember two names. There often is a bit of hugging. Always a lot of smiling. Never anything tense. NEVER. In the ten years I have attended the meetings, anyway.

[Taltarzac725]

It has NEVER, EVER, been anything but calm and warm and welcoming. Most of the time we sit in a circle and each says Hello and tells how long they have lived here or some other stuff about themselves which may or may not include their real name. No one cares. Most of us can't remember two names. There often is a bit of hugging. Always a lot of smiling. Never anything tense. NEVER. In the ten years I have attended the meetings, anyway.

It would be nice to finally meet you in person Graciegirl. I have met many TOTVers but those were people around 2007 through 2012 or so who went to these Crispers meetings. Many of these passed or are just on Facebook.

[Bogie Shooter]

I would be interested. But could I order one meal there AND two to go? I would not want to disappoint my wife or girlfriend.

Glad you clarified by saying "or" rather than "and"!:evil6:

[villagetinker]

ALL, first thank you for all of your thoughts and suggestions. I stopped by Eisenhower Rec center today (I also called the district gov), and this is what I was told. We can NOT get the use of a rec center on a regular basis unless we are a registered Villages club, and all people attending the meeting would need village IDs or guest passes. So based on this information the rec centers will not be a suitable location for the meetings.

As noted previously, restaurants are going to expect paying customers, so currently, I am out of ideas. If anyone else has an idea or contact with another business of facility let us know.

[Taltarzac725]

ALL, first thank you for all of your thoughts and suggestions. I stopped by Eisenhower Rec center today (I also called the district gov), and this is what I was told. We can NOT get the use of a rec center on a regular basis unless we are a registered Villages club, and all people attending the meeting would need village IDs or guest passes. So based on this information the rec centers will not be a suitable location for the meetings.

As noted previously, restaurants are going to expect paying customers, so currently, I am out of ideas. If anyone else has an idea or contact with another business of facility let us know.

We were not on for Friday the 18th of May at 3:00 PM at Haberneros Mexican Grill? Habanero's Mexican Grill | The best Mexican Restaurant in Florida! (http://www.habanerosmexicangrillfl.com/Home)

Looks like the Lunch Menu there stops at 2:30 PM.

[graciegirl]

ALL, first thank you for all of your thoughts and suggestions. I stopped by Eisenhower Rec center today (I also called the district gov), and this is what I was told. We can NOT get the use of a rec center on a regular basis unless we are a registered Villages club, and all people attending the meeting would need village IDs or guest passes. So based on this information the rec centers will not be a suitable location for the meetings.

As noted previously, restaurants are going to expect paying customers, so currently, I am out of ideas. If anyone else has an idea or contact with another business of facility let us know.

I would be open to having it at our home but I can't in the next few weeks, having house guests, longed for house guests that we plan to spend every minute with.

[Taltarzac725]

We could invade one of the pools but that would require the people to have Villages' IDs. And maybe some planning with where and when with the Villages' permission as well.

[graciegirl]

We could invade one of the pools but that would require the people to have Villages' IDs. And maybe some planning with where and when with the Villages' permission as well.

That is a good idea. Everyone would have I.D.s or passes if they were visiting. Tall Trees Adult Pool is near the center of TV?

[Nucky]

VT I think your initial spot was ideal. Good Job.

[graciegirl]

VT I think your initial spot was ideal. Good Job.

This Friday or Sunday at Habaneros? At lunch time?

[tomwed]

ALL, first thank you for all of your thoughts and suggestions. I stopped by Eisenhower Rec center today (I also called the district gov), and this is what I was told. We can NOT get the use of a rec center on a regular basis unless we are a registered Villages club, and all people attending the meeting would need village IDs or guest passes. So based on this information the rec centers will not be a suitable location for the meetings.

As noted previously, restaurants are going to expect paying customers, so currently, I am out of ideas. If anyone else has an idea or contact with another business of facility let us know.I knew the rec center rules. I'm sorry I wasted your time. Even though it may have been mentioned a dozen times, I didn't realize you were looking for a venue available on a regular bases. I also presumed everyone had an id.

[villagetinker]

We were not on for Friday the 18th of May at 3:00 PM at Haberneros Mexican Grill? Habanero's Mexican Grill | The best Mexican Restaurant in Florida! (http://www.habanerosmexicangrillfl.com/Home)

Looks like the Lunch Menu there stops at 2:30 PM.

Meetings were always on Sunday, the 3rd Sunday if I recall correctly, at 3 PM. Let's HOLD OFF on meeting this month until we get some consensus, also Habanero's wants at least 1 day advanced notice. Since I started this, please send me a message or PM for next month, so I have a count, then I will contact Habanero's and confirm if this is still a go.

Of course if we come up with another alternative that will be great.

[CWGUY]

:confused: FRIDAY not SUNDAY

[eweissenbach]

Meetings were always on Sunday, the 3rd Sunday if I recall correctly, at 3 PM. Let's HOLD OFF on meeting this month until we get some consensus, also Habanero's wants at least 1 day advanced notice. Since I started this, please send me a message or PM for next month, so I have a count, then I will contact Habanero's and confirm if this is still a go.

Of course if we come up with another alternative that will be great.

Every one I attended between 2010 and 2015 was on a Friday (I believe the third) at 3PM.

[Bogie Shooter]

Public park?

[Taltarzac725]

Public park?

Lake Miona Park off of CR472 might work. They have grills. Lake Miona Park | Sumter County, FL - Official Website (http://www.sumtercountyfl.gov/204/Lake-Miona-Park)

[jnieman]

Yep...a good, common sense idea! :thumbup:

And maybe even instead of a pavilion, why not just reserve a room at a Rec Center...in case of inclement weather?

We have how many Rec Centers...times how many rooms in each? :oops:



I'll even say that I'll be there...so as to draw the maximum crowd. :1rotfl:

Card rooms at the rec centers can seat about 40 or so. I think all restaurants will ask for food and drink orders and rightfully so.

[CWGUY]

Lake Miona Park off of CR472 might work. They have grills. Lake Miona Park | Sumter County, FL - Official Website (http://www.sumtercountyfl.gov/204/Lake-Miona-Park)

:oops: Not in a golf cart.

[Taltarzac725]

I am busy on the third Friday of June-- the 15th.

[villagetinker]

Card rooms at the rec centers can seat about 40 or so. I think all restaurants will ask for food and drink orders and rightfully so.

We cannot use the rec centers, unless we are an official club.

[villagetinker]

OK, I will need to check my old calendar, I was sure the meetings were on a sunday.....

[ColdNoMore]

OK, I will need to check my old calendar, I was sure the meetings were on a sunday.....

I always went on Friday's.

[ColdNoMore]

We cannot use the rec centers, unless we are an official club.
I wonder how one starts... an "official" club?

Given that there are what, over 2,700 of them...it shouldn't be that difficult.

However, I can't seem to find the answer anywhere in this link. :shrug:

http://districtgov.org/images/Facility-Guidelines-Board-Approved.pdf



Here's an application to rent a room, that leads one to think (first box)... that maybe even 'individuals can rent' rooms.

Yep, apparently there is a cost for the rooms.

http://districtgov.org/images/Facility-Reservation-Application.pdf

[graciegirl]

No matter that there are so many users of Talk of the Villages, only twice have we had 40 people at the Crispers meeting.. Most of the time there is about a dozen. The Rec centers allow you to use the room if you have a certain amount of people. If you drop to a few, you lose use of the room.

More do come when the administrators of the site send a reminder, which happened twice. It is often the same people every time with two or three newbies and there was never any pot stirrer's or any eyebrow raising comments.

There was never anything close to a heated discussion either. Kathie was in charge for a long time and then several of us took turns and then Ellen was the hostess for several years. It ended when Crispers was shut down in May of 2017. We would meet on the patio if it was comfortable weather, at three on the third Friday and maybe a third would get food, most of the rest would order cold drinks. The host had people sign in and people could sign their real name or their screen name so we have a record of who attended. Only once in my attendance did the previous administrator attend a meeting and the in laws of the current owner attended several times.


I gathered people from TOTV for snacks and dessert at our home three times. We had about 40 each time. About ten years ago many of us would meet "under the clock" at Lake Sumter Landing for evening TOTV get togethers. We had some fun times and Sam Hass organized a "freeze on the dance floor" where all of us from TOTV stopped in a frozen position for several minutes, not expected by the other dancers. We had a ghost hunt one year that ended up on a creepy road just outside TV where a couple girls swore they saw a sheet draped figure. Sam Hass had a bunch of the women to her house several times. Many loved posters on TOTV have passed away. We have some really great memories of good times, and a good reason to keep them going.

[Bogie Shooter]

I wonder how one starts... an "official" club?

Given that there are what, over 2,700 of them...it shouldn't be that difficult.

However, I can't seem to find the answer anywhere in this link. :shrug:

http://districtgov.org/images/Facility-Guidelines-Board-Approved.pdf



Here's an application to rent a room, that leads one to think (first box)... that maybe even 'individuals can rent' rooms.

Yep, apparently there is a cost for the rooms.

http://districtgov.org/images/Facility-Reservation-Application.pdf
How to start a club......
Start here. Village Community Development Districts (http://www.districtgov.org/departments/Recreation/startclub.aspx)

[graciegirl]

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[tomwed]

If there is nothing planned, like open shuffle board or bocci can a bunch of people show up, play games, sit under the pavilion assuming everyone has an id and takes their trash home. Does that break any rules?

[villagetinker]

As several people pointed out the meetings were on Friday, my bad. As I will NOT be able to attend Friday meetings, starting in August, do we have a volunteer to create the "club"?

[K.C.Boyd]

I don't post but follow all that do so would to meet you all Can you post where and when Thanks Kathy

[graciegirl]

As several people pointed out the meetings were on Friday, my bad. As I will NOT be able to attend Friday meetings, starting in August, do we have a volunteer to create the "club"?

I don't see why we can't have them on Sunday and the outdoor picnic area in a rec center is another good idea. Villagetinker, I feel many of us would like for you to be at the helm. The only problem on Sunday afternoon is conflict with sports on TV. Everyone could just bring their own drinks. Sometimes keeping it simple, without food, is better. We could try it and see. Habaneros on Sunday is also very much worth a try.

[NotGolfer]

I've not participated in the past...the one thing I'd see with having it outside could be weather. We're heading into the rainy season (which also means heat/humidity). THAT said---can affect people too. I don't think I'd come if held under a pavilion, outside. What Gracie says about clubs in a rec center is true. Limited time and we'd be in charge of re-setting the room (but we're adults and that could be done). With any event, not everyone will be pleased so just whomever wants to plan it do so and the rest will fall into place.

[Bogie Shooter]

I don't see why we can't have them on Sunday and the outdoor picnic area in a rec center is another good idea. Villagetinker, I feel many of us would like for you to be at the helm. The only problem on Sunday afternoon is conflict with sports on TV. Everyone could just bring their own drinks. Sometimes keeping it simple, without food, is better. We could try it and see. Habaneros on Sunday is also very much worth a try.

Here are the rules for the pavilions.

http://districtgov.org/images/Rules-for-Picnic-Pavilions.pdf

[redwitch]

When it was first started in 1907 or ‘08, Sharon (VillagesKid) organized it. I think Barefoot and Donna found Crispers for us. For the first few years, it was rare to have less than thirty and usually more like forty. I took over for Sharon and then Kathie started running it. Then whoever volunteered for the next month (actually the best method) and when that quit working, Ellen. Towards the end, few people were ordering anything.

For some reason, few wanted to meet at a rec center. The main reason was folks wanted to get together outdoors when weather permitted, indoors when not. Forming a club is relatively easy. There was one other major issue — for some reason, TOTV appeared to be some sort of threat to the Developer (refused to allow ads in The Sun, no fliers allowed at town squares, etc.). Even so, a rec center as a club would probably be the best route. The only question is which rec center? Everyone would want it close to them. Kind of difficult with TV’s size today.

[Taltarzac725]

When it was first started in 1907 or ‘08, Sharon (VillagesKid) organized it. I think Barefoot and Donna found Crispers for us. For the first few years, it was rare to have less than thirty and usually more like forty. I took over for Sharon and then Kathie started running it. Then whoever volunteered for the next month (actually the best method) and when that quit working, Ellen. Towards the end, few people were ordering anything.

For some reason, few wanted to meet at a rec center. The main reason was folks wanted to get together outdoors when weather permitted, indoors when not. Forming a club is relatively easy. There was one other major issue — for some reason, TOTV appeared to be some sort of threat to the Developer (refused to allow ads in The Sun, no fliers allowed at town squares, etc.). Even so, a rec center as a club would probably be the best route. The only question is which rec center? Everyone would want it close to them. Kind of difficult with TV’s size today.

Do we need to be associated per se with TOTV to start a club? We could be the lobster lovers and haters, or something like that.

[CWGUY]

Do we need to be associated per se with TOTV to start a club? We could be the lobster lovers and haters, or something like that.

:read: Post #92..... There is a link to find the answer to your question.

[tomwed]

I stopped at Sterling Height Rec center. I asked the attendant if you needed to be in an official club to use the outdoor games or pavilion. I told him it was a bunch of villagers who chat on TOTV. He said if there are no leagues scheduled then the group could use the outdoor games and pavilion. I would ask that someone go to another rec center and ask the same question. Forming a club may be simple but someone has to take responsibility for the group. In all likelihood I will not attend, I have offline and online friends. I wanted to put this out there as a suggestion. As for food, I think one kind of fresh fruit in a bowl for 4 is tasty, easy and inexpensive with no waste and not much garbage. Bring your own utensils and a drink. I've been to events like this and your own chair may be more comfortable then a picnic bench. As everyone knows the bathrooms are next to the pavilion.

[graciegirl]

I stopped at Sterling Height Rec center. I asked the attendant if you needed to be in an official club to use the outdoor games or pavilion. I told him it was a bunch of villagers who chat on TOTV. He said if there are no leagues scheduled then the group could use the outdoor games and pavilion. I would ask that someone go to another rec center and ask the same question. Forming a club may be simple but someone has to take responsibility for the group. In all likelihood I will not attend, I have offline and online friends. I wanted to put this out there as a suggestion. As for food, I think one kind of fresh fruit in a bowl for 4 is tasty, easy and inexpensive with no waste and not much garbage. Bring your own utensils and a drink. I've been to events like this and your own chair may be more comfortable then a picnic bench. As everyone knows the bathrooms are next to the pavilion.

Tom. According to BogieShooter's post, the same procedure to use a room is needed to use the picnic area or "pavilion" as it is called. You must have a responsible volunteer sign for it.

The get together usually is about two hours.

[tomwed]

Tom. According to BogieShooter's post, the same procedure to use a room is needed to use the picnic area or "pavilion" as it is called. You must have a responsible volunteer sign for it.

The get together usually is about two hours.I spoke to the attendant at Sterling Heights. They don't always get things right. Which is why I suggested asking a different club house attendant in a rec center the same questions I asked in my post.

Then again Bogie himself may be an attendant and I never looked into it before. I was in a neighborhood club, with signatures and a checking account so this was never an issue.

[TOTV Team]

Please stay on topic.

Thanks in advance.

TOTV Team

[CWGUY]

Tom. According to BogieShooter's post, the same procedure to use a room is needed to use the picnic area or "pavilion" as it is called. You must have a responsible volunteer sign for it.

The get together usually is about two hours.

:oops: There is a pavilion in LSL Market Square. On Lake Shore Dr. next to the Radio Station. The public restrooms are there also. It has, I believe 8 picnic tables under cover. You don't have to be a resident to sit there so our outside the bubble members could attend also.:wave:

[tomwed]

:oops: There is a pavilion in LSL Market Square. On Lake Shore Dr. next to the Radio Station. The public restrooms are there also. It has, I believe 8 picnic tables under cover. You don't have to be a resident to sit there so our outside the bubble members could attend also.:wave:That sounds perfect. I forgot about it.

[CFrance]

:oops: There is a pavilion in LSL Market Square. On Lake Shore Dr. next to the Radio Station. The public restrooms are there also. It has, I believe 8 picnic tables under cover. You don't have to be a resident to sit there so our outside the bubble members could attend also.:wave:
Sounds like a good solution.

[Bogie Shooter]

I spoke to the attendant at Sterling Heights. They don't always get things right. Which is why I suggested asking a different club house attendant in a rec center the same questions I asked in my post.

Then again Bogie himself may be an attendant and I never looked into it before. I was in a neighborhood club, with signatures and a checking account so this was never an issue.

:what:

[tomwed]

:what:
When I was typing I forgot the full handle---bogie shooter---the smilie means what---in any event i wasn't trying to be discourteous.

[Barefoot]

When it was first started in 1907 or ‘08, Sharon (VillagesKid) organized it. I think Barefoot and Donna found Crispers for us.
We felt it was simple to have the TOTV function at a restaurant.
Especially because only a handful of people might show up.
Our thinking was we could use the patio if the weather was pleasant; otherwise we could move the function inside.
We booked the function at 3 PM on Fridays because Crispers wasn't busy at that time.
We always checked with the manager in advance, to remind him of our monthly function.

[CFrance]

:oops: There is a pavilion in LSL Market Square. On Lake Shore Dr. next to the Radio Station. The public restrooms are there also. It has, I believe 8 picnic tables under cover. You don't have to be a resident to sit there so our outside the bubble members could attend also.:wave:

That sounds perfect. I forgot about it.
AND... We could bring our dogs! Yayyyyyyyyyy!:evil6:

[Bogie Shooter]

When I was typing I forgot the full handle---bogie shooter---the smilie means what---in any event i wasn't trying to be discourteous.

:what: = what

[Nucky]

AND... We could bring our dogs! Yayyyyyyyyyy!:evil6:

I'm in for whatever the masses decide. We will travel anywhere necessary. My main goal at this point is to take it easy on Mr. Tinkererer. Once this gets rolling it should be easy I would think. Either day is good also. Sunday will make us available because of no Doctors appointments. As far as missing football on Sunday The Giants lose anyway. Let's get this done. :Screen_of_Death::Screen_of_Death: