Any 50-something Villagers?

[fk9873]

My wife and I moved here earlier this summer. We love it here and have absolutely great neighbors, but the problem is that we are considerably younger than they are. We are both in our early 50's. Also, I still work while my wife does not. While we are enjoying ourselves, and have joined a few clubs (including the Baby Boomers), we're having trouble meeting anyone who is around our age group. Does anyone out there have any suggestions?

[sschuler1]

My hubby is 53 and I am 49, and we have met many younger villagers right here on TOTV. Come out to the monthly luncheon at Crisper's to meet everyone. We also have met many young villagers in our neighborhood in Hemingway. Go to some activities in the rec centers down in the newer neighborhoods.

[Pturner]

I'm 50-something and know many 60- and 70-somethings who seem as young. When we were back in school, even just a few years age difference was huge in terms of maturity and outlook. Now age seems less significant.

Or as Bob Dillon said, "I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now".

[Freeda]

I'm 50-something and know many 60- and 70-somethings who seem as young. When we were back in school, even just a few years age difference was huge in terms of maturity and outlook. Now age seems less significant.

Or as Bob Dillon said, "I was so much older then, I'm younger than that now".

I agree with the wisdom of this post. (Especially since now that we've been here for a couple of years, my husband and I realize that at ages 58 and 61 we are actually not among the 'youngest' in age here in TV, as we had originally thought! Yikes! What a reality check that was!)

[Army Guy]

I am 51 and wife 48. We have had no problems making friends. In the group we are best friends with ages go from us up to high 60's. We get along great.

Army Guy

[troubletog]

We haven't made it to The Villages yet (doing a Lifestyle visit at the end of this month) but I'm inmy mid 50's and hubby is mid 60's. Our group of friends here in NC range from late 40's to early 70's. We all get along great. Some work, most don't. But one thing we all have in common is we love to party! We have some great get togethers. Anyway, my point is I don't think age matters. It's just a state of mind.

[gary42651]

Age is just a number, I`m 58 and my wife is 45, our neighbor is 70 and there is know way I could ever keep up with her.

[texasfal]

I agree that age is just a number, but as a 53 yr old, when the dinner conversation ultimately turns to dr.'s appointments, aches & pains or what happened during WWII, I do yearn for a younger crowd. Just my opinion.

[graciegirl]

I agree that age is just a number, but as a 53 yr old, when the dinner conversation ultimately turns to dr.'s appointments, aches & pains or what happened during WWII, I do yearn for a younger crowd. Just my opinion.

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[BobKat1]

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Aw c'mon. Repost your reply.

[billethkid]

care what age you are, or your political affiliation or religion to determine if you are compatible.
TV is an active retirement community. I am sure most of us have seen retirement communities that are the other end of the spectrum and in between.
Excluding health or emotional issues beyond ones control, we all have the option to be as young as we want to be.
For some advancing years provide the social escape mechanism for either doing or not doing what one wants to ....or not.
Attitude is the main ingredient.

I choose not to limit my life's opportunities, experiences and enjoyment because of such as parameters of age and political affiliation or race or religion.

Remember "young" is as relative a term as is "old"....whereas younger or older fits almost any age....eh?
I only need to know my age to get the benefits that come with it (while they last).

btk

[graciegirl]

Boy Howdy, you are right!

[The Beauty Maker]

Hello! Here I am - another person 50 +...
I am very new here in The Villages and looking for new acquaintances in any age...

[Pturner]

Welcome Beauty Maker! Congratulations on your move down. I'm not in TV this season, but I'm glad for you that you are. I'm sure you'll find people of any age ready to make new friends. Try the lunch at Crispers this friday, Jan. 15. (See reminder thread about it right here on TOTV). Wish I could be there myself.
:wave:

[KathieI]

Age is just a number, I`m 58 and my wife is 45, our neighbor is 70 and there is know way I could ever keep up with her.

No truer words were ever spoken. Age is just a number. Gary you must live next door to me.... I'm 68 and I can't get the young ones to keep up with me at night dancing. They poop out!! Think I'll have to find younger friends.....

And to Texasfal... in a blink of an eye, you will be there, kiddo, so enjoy it while you "think" you have it.....

[kfierle]

I am a single, 50+ and purchased a place in late 2008. Unfortunately I will not be able to move down until retirement in 2013. I do visit when I am able, though it doesn't seem often enough for me to get my fix! I believe that age is relative. Perception is reality. If you perceive that you are old, then you are. Goes the other way also. Just have an open mind and meet as many people as possible. Don't worry about the age of the person. If you like that individual, then make them a friend! I don't worry about the weight of my friends, why should I worry about their age?

[xlhig]

My wife and I cannot wait until we can move to The Villages. I am 50 and she is 49. We have been down to TV many times and each time that we have inquired about building a new home, they tell us that we cannot until at least one of us is 55 years old. How have you, and anyone else, been able to move in before you were 55? If there is a way, we'd really appreciate knowing how. Thanks in advance....Tom & Linda.

[villages07]

Tom and Linda.... I don't know who is telling you that, but, they are wrong. By federal fair housing laws, up to 20% of the homes can be sold to persons under 55 (with no 55+ resident in the home). The Villages is no where near the 20% limit.

Did you get this from a Villages sales agent or an MLS agent or from the grapevine?

The Villages developer's primary goal is to sell new houses. They would not let a little thing like age stop them from making a sale. There was a time, during the heydey of the 2003-2005 timeframe that they were a little stickier about someone being 55+, but, I haven't heard of any constraints since then.

[annie2]

Hi xlhig:
My husband and I are both younger than you and yours and we bought a pre-owned through MLS last year. We received our ID cards the day after closing and not one person gave us any trouble. In fact they were extremely welcoming. Don't take one salespersons word for it because that person is misinformed.
Now if we could only retire and get ourselves down there.

[kfierle]

xlhig:

I purchased my villa in late 2008 when I was 50. When I started the process, my sales agent told me I needed to be "approved" to make the purchase. She also said it would probably not be a problem. I guess she talked with someone or sent an email or something and before I knew it I was "approved". Simple as that. I wondered if being single with no children had anything to do with the approval.

If I were you, I would talk with my sales agent again. My sales agent lives in The Villages and is several years younger than I. I'm not sure why you would not be "approved" and be able to live your dream in The Villages.

Karen

[xlhig]

We were told this on 2 separate occasions from 2 different realtors/sales agents from their agents. They said we could buy a pre-owned home but we couldn't build a new home. Was yours new or pre-owned?

[kfierle]

xlhig:

My home was brand new and fully furnished. I'm not sure why it would make a difference whether your home is new or pre-owned. If I were you, I would start asking more questions or perhaps work with a different sales rep from The Villages.

Karen

[xlhig]

Thanks for everyone's responses. We'd be interested in getting a few names/Email addresses of realtors that could help us BUILD a brand new home in TV, and able to sell to someone that is 50 years old. Thanks in advance, Tom & Linda

[kfierle]

xlhig--I just sent you a private message.

Karen

[graciegirl]

Thanks for everyone's responses. We'd be interested in getting a few names/Email addresses of realtors that could help us BUILD a brand new home in TV, and able to sell to someone that is 50 years old. Thanks in advance, Tom & Linda

The only homes built in The Villages are built by The Villages. But there is a goodly amount of choices and price range.

You need to come down and visit and then it will all make sense.
Edited....................
I see after reading all of your posts that you have been here several times but it appears you only talked to realtors not associated with The Villages. If you go to the Sales center you can get those answers, or even just call the Sales Center. Have you received the CD?

[xlhig]

Actually, we have only dealt with 2 different sales associates of TV. We've never dealt with an independent realtor down there, but the last time was a few years ago. Based on the posts and the private Emails I have received. it appears that hings may have changed. I've called today and left my name and number with one of their sales associates, and we are eagerly awaiting her to call us back. Thanks, Tom & Linda

[rshoffer]

My wife and I moved here earlier this summer. We love it here and have absolutely great neighbors, but the problem is that we are considerably younger than they are. We are both in our early 50's. Also, I still work while my wife does not. While we are enjoying ourselves, and have joined a few clubs (including the Baby Boomers), we're having trouble meeting anyone who is around our age group. Does anyone out there have any suggestions?We have a fun group that works out at the Colony gym most nights between 6pm and 7pm. In our 50's... still work some. We do a lot together. Come join us. Ed, Ed, Scott, Kathy, Sally, Bob....