Ashland Pool- Loud Music-Bottle Beer-BarkingDog!

[dietpepsi]

Every Wednesday and Sunday there is a group that has very loud Polka music playing that u can hear over the entire pool from there boom box, BOTTLES of beer, and a dog that lays under the table barking at people if you attempt to. go the restroom ( it is obviously not a service animal). These people have taken over this pool with absolutely zero consideration of others, I have called about them, zero help from the from the recreation department! any ideas rather than going to another pool? Ashland is within walking distance for us.

[rustyp]

RAP music and a bigger dog

[Stu from NYC]

Have you spoken to them?

[tophcfa]

There is no place for bottled beer, or any other type of glass, in a pool area where people walk around barefoot. Accidents happen. Now if it were cans of beer, it would be a different story : )

[Bogie Shooter]

Talk to the folks, point the no glass signs.
Personal visit to the Recreation Department.
Call your district rep.
The behavior you describe is NOT acceptable!

[vintageogauge]

I can't believe that the rec. center manager would allow glass bottles at the pool. Are you sure they are glass as they do have plastic brown beer bottles now. Also I can't believe that they would allow the dog to stay unless it is a service dog and the owner has the proper papers. So, if it's a service dog and if the bottles are plastic they are not breaking any of the posted rules.

[coffeebean]

How about recording their shenanigans? Then bring the recording to the proper people who can do something about them. That is not appropriate behavior and they should not be able to continue to disturb those around them in such a manner.

[coffeebean]

I can't believe that the rec. center manager would allow glass bottles at the pool. Are you sure they are glass as they do have plastic brown beer bottles now. Also I can't believe that they would allow the dog to stay unless it is a service dog and the owner has the proper papers. So, if it's a service dog and if the bottles are plastic they are not breaking any of the posted rules.

What about their booming polka music? If the dog barks at anyone who walks by, that dog is not a service dog but is a pet. Do these people not realize they are disturbing the environment for the people around them or don't they care? Do they realize they are not in their own back yard?

[Topspinmo]

I can't believe that the rec. center manager would allow glass bottles at the pool. Are you sure they are glass as they do have plastic brown beer bottles now. Also I can't believe that they would allow the dog to stay unless it is a service dog and the owner has the proper papers. So, if it's a service dog and if the bottles are plastic they are not breaking any of the posted rules.


Service dogs are trained not to bark, probably one of them fake support dogs 🐶 :duck:

[Stu from NYC]

What about their booming polka music? If the dog barks at anyone who walks by, that dog is not a service dog but is a pet. Do these people not realize they are disturbing the environment for the people around them or don't they care? Do they realize they are not in their own back yard?

This is why I suggested trying to talk to them. If that does not work than up the ante.

[Papa_lecki]

If the glass bottle break NEAR the pool, common protocol is to drain the pool, to be sure there are no pieces of glass in the pool.

Expensive proposition and closes the pool for a week.

Recreation will respond.

[thevillages2013]

Churchill Street and Lynhaven pools are right up Churchill Downs which intersects with Lynhaven about 1/8 mile from Ashland pool

[Mushkie]

Every Wednesday and Sunday there is a group that has very loud Polka music playing that u can hear over the entire pool from there boom box, BOTTLES of beer, and a dog that lays under the table barking at people if you attempt to. go the restroom ( it is obviously not a service animal). These people have taken over this pool with absolutely zero consideration of others, I have called about them, zero help from the from the recreation department! any ideas rather than going to another pool? Ashland is within walking distance for us.

This doesn’t sound like the actions of Villagers- either this is done by non-Villagers or dead beat kids, grandkids.

I would call community watch and if they don’t or won’t take appropriate action, call the police and animal control.

[fdpaq0580]

Sorry, OP, but you don't seem to be getting much help here, so far.
OP has called rec dept.. No help.
"Talk to them". Confronting an alcohol infused rowdy group is a bad idea, imho.
Service dog??? Supposedly, not even allowed to ask. If you ask anyway, they will likely tell you to "go pound sand".
Bigger boom box and rap music? Seems counter productive, makes OP the new bad neighbor and possibly starts a "turf war".
As residents, we have no more power than neighborhood watch. Our responsibility and authority extends to calling the rec dept. For all we know the "polka party" may not even be villagers. The rec dept is and should be the one who ensures that no resident is afraid or uncomfortable when trying to enjoy the ammenities they pay for.

[msilagy]

I go to the Ashland pool and the music starts at 2:30 - 3:00 on Wednesdays and Sundays. It starts out at a pretty low volume and as people begin to leave about 4:30 or so the volume increases a bit. People dance in the pool and overall it's a fun afternoon. I have never seen a dog barking there and that should stop but it has nothing to do with the man who brings the music. Have never heard polka music played. If you don't like it on those days jump in your golf cart and go to Bonnybrook 3 blocks away or the Lynnhaven, and Churchill pools also very close. Don't complain about something many people enjoy on those 2 afternoons for a couple of hours! Go early or someplace else and sit in silence on Wednesday and Sunday. After reading all the posts the people responding are not getting a clear picture - no one is rowdy, it's not kids doing this and it's not a boom box. It's an older gentleman, a nice guy, and the people are seniors not rowdy younger ones. The dog should go if it's barking at people and I can't imagine whose dog that is as the gentleman that plays the music does not have a dog. The person that comes by to check ID's laughs and joins in on the fun of music - MUSIC - folks! Not POLKA music all kinds of music which supplies much happiness in life. You are misrepresenting this situation - Please go somewhere else on those afternoons and don't try and ruin it for others that enjoy this!
Update about the dog: The dog is a service dog. Pete's caretaker (Pete is 99 years old) brings him over on Sunday with the dog. The dog has never barked and does lay next to the caretaker. Some people need to get a life.

[msilagy]

It is cans, never saw a bottle!!!! Don't believe everything you read - the post is not accurate!

[Monika Greiner]

It is cans, never saw a bottle!!!! Don't believe everything you read - the post is not accurate!

I believe this person is Jealous. Let people be happy.

[brianherlihy]

it is not a good place

[Bill14564]

I go to the Ashland pool and the music starts at 2:30 - 3:00 on Wednesdays and Sundays. It starts out at a pretty low volume and as people begin to leave about 4:30 or so the volume increases a bit. People dance in the pool and overall it's a fun afternoon. I have never seen a dog barking there and that should stop but it has nothing to do with the man who brings the music. Have never heard polka music played. If you don't like it on those days jump in your golf cart and go to Bonnybrook 3 blocks away or the Lynnhaven, and Churchill pools also very close. Don't complain about something many people enjoy on those 2 afternoons for a couple of hours! Go early or someplace else and sit in silence on Wednesday and Sunday. After reading all the posts the people responding are not getting a clear picture - no one is rowdy, it's not kids doing this and it's not a boom box. It's an older gentleman, a nice guy, and the people are seniors not rowdy younger ones. The dog should go if it's barking at people and I can't imagine whose dog that is as the gentleman that plays the music does not have a dog. The person that comes by to check ID's laughs and joins in on the fun of music - MUSIC - folks! Not POLKA music all kinds of music which supplies much happiness in life. You are misrepresenting this situation - Please go somewhere else on those afternoons and don't try and ruin it for others that enjoy this!

Who do I contact about scheduling a few hours on a couple days per week when my group can take over the pool playing MUSIC (Not POLKA music) that I like loud enough for all to hear? Is there a special sign that says, "Neighborhood pool reserved for those who like my music"?

I hate "well if you just followed the rules...." but even common sense would say that a regularly-scheduled event doesn't belong at the neighborhood pool. The pool is for the community, not for special groups, and the ones who should "go somewhere else" are those that feel they are entitled to inflict their music and pets on others.

[Sandy and Ed]

Churchill Street and Lynhaven pools are right up Churchill Downs which intersects with Lynhaven about 1/8 mile from Ashland pool
Yeah but I don’t think that was the point. Some folks think they are “entitled” to break all rules and disrupt others. Moving to another venue does not solve the problem, it perpetuates it. One of the problems we have in our large cities: just look the other way and it will go away. “Don’t worry be happy”??? Attitude doesn’t work. I have nothing against having fun nor music nor dogs (I have one) but I can understand the rules. The intent is to create an environment suitable for ALL residents in COMMON areas for ALL to enjoy. I suggest that they have these parties at a more suitable location, maybe on one of the greens at the golf course. Surely no one would mind that

UPDATE: I have to temper this somewhat. Rules say no pets? I guess that would exclude a service dog. Riles say no glass around pool. No debate on that score. Cans and plastic ok - bottles not ok. Music?? Volume may be somewhat subjective. But if not blasting the neighborhood, why not. Original poster exaggerating??? Who knows. Maybe I’ll have to go over there on Wednesday

[hrenner]

On the rec website it says people should use headphones as to not bother others. A recommendation, not a "don't play music" rule

[Worldseries27]

how about recording their shenanigans? Then bring the recording to the proper people who can do something about them. That is not appropriate behavior and they should not be able to continue to disturb those around them in such a manner.
diet coke drinking pool boy shows up at st peters gate asking for entry saying he's done good things.
St peter says only people who did great things may enter
pool boy says ive done great things. I sacrificed myself to get evidence that the polka people are partying at the pool
st peter asks how long ago was this?
Pool boy says it was 5 minutes ago.
St peter schedules a hearing with st john paul ii.
St peter mutters, why
didnt they use kielbasa
to lure them out?
St peter calls up 10 friends to join the party and they find the trinity is already there performing for the polka crowd

[Petersweeney]

Leave em
alone they are making plans for the invasion of Russia!

[MandoMan]

Every Wednesday and Sunday there is a group that has very loud Polka music playing that u can hear over the entire pool from there boom box, BOTTLES of beer, and a dog that lays under the table barking at people if you attempt to. go the restroom ( it is obviously not a service animal). These people have taken over this pool with absolutely zero consideration of others, I have called about them, zero help from the from the recreation department! any ideas rather than going to another pool? Ashland is within walking distance for us.

Very loud polka music? What fun! Would that be the Lawrence Welk kind of polka? The kind loved by Czechs? Bohemians? Bavarians? Poles? I wonder if this a group of people who have come from some European country and enjoy getting together at a pool weekly. I would be really offended if rap or heavy metal were being played at a pool, even quietly, but I’m okay with polka.
https://youtu.be/rX-ahZT2AbE

[bowlingal]

call or text or e-mail John Rohan, director of the recreation dept. He does not like it when villagers complain and he will get in touch with rec center manager that handles that pool. He will take action

[Waltdisney4life]

Fake news strikes again!

[RICH1]

Not Residents of the Villages!

[MALANIER]

I go to the Ashland pool and the music starts at 2:30 - 3:00 on Wednesdays and Sundays. It starts out at a pretty low volume and as people begin to leave about 4:30 or so the volume increases a bit. People dance in the pool and overall it's a fun afternoon. I have never seen a dog barking there and that should stop but it has nothing to do with the man who brings the music. Have never heard polka music played. If you don't like it on those days jump in your golf cart and go to Bonnybrook 3 blocks away or the Lynnhaven, and Churchill pools also very close. Don't complain about something many people enjoy on those 2 afternoons for a couple of hours! Go early or someplace else and sit in silence on Wednesday and Sunday. After reading all the posts the people responding are not getting a clear picture - no one is rowdy, it's not kids doing this and it's not a boom box. It's an older gentleman, a nice guy, and the people are seniors not rowdy younger ones. The dog should go if it's barking at people and I can't imagine whose dog that is as the gentleman that plays the music does not have a dog. The person that comes by to check ID's laughs and joins in on the fun of music - MUSIC - folks! Not POLKA music all kinds of music which supplies much happiness in life. You are misrepresenting this situation - Please go somewhere else on those afternoons and don't try and ruin it for others that enjoy this!
The above statement is ABSOLUTELY correct. Don’t know the version depicted by the original complainant.

[Stu from NYC]

I go to the Ashland pool and the music starts at 2:30 - 3:00 on Wednesdays and Sundays. It starts out at a pretty low volume and as people begin to leave about 4:30 or so the volume increases a bit. People dance in the pool and overall it's a fun afternoon. I have never seen a dog barking there and that should stop but it has nothing to do with the man who brings the music. Have never heard polka music played. If you don't like it on those days jump in your golf cart and go to Bonnybrook 3 blocks away or the Lynnhaven, and Churchill pools also very close. Don't complain about something many people enjoy on those 2 afternoons for a couple of hours! Go early or someplace else and sit in silence on Wednesday and Sunday. After reading all the posts the people responding are not getting a clear picture - no one is rowdy, it's not kids doing this and it's not a boom box. It's an older gentleman, a nice guy, and the people are seniors not rowdy younger ones. The dog should go if it's barking at people and I can't imagine whose dog that is as the gentleman that plays the music does not have a dog. The person that comes by to check ID's laughs and joins in on the fun of music - MUSIC - folks! Not POLKA music all kinds of music which supplies much happiness in life. You are misrepresenting this situation - Please go somewhere else on those afternoons and don't try and ruin it for others that enjoy this!

The pools are for all of us and people should not be fostering their taste of music on others.

[Chi-Town]

Funny.

[njbchbum]

I go to the Ashland pool and the music starts at 2:30 - 3:00 on Wednesdays and Sundays. It starts out at a pretty low volume and as people begin to leave about 4:30 or so the volume increases a bit. People dance in the pool and overall it's a fun afternoon. I have never seen a dog barking there and that should stop but it has nothing to do with the man who brings the music. Have never heard polka music played. If you don't like it on those days jump in your golf cart and go to Bonnybrook 3 blocks away or the Lynnhaven, and Churchill pools also very close. Don't complain about something many people enjoy on those 2 afternoons for a couple of hours! Go early or someplace else and sit in silence on Wednesday and Sunday. After reading all the posts the people responding are not getting a clear picture - no one is rowdy, it's not kids doing this and it's not a boom box. It's an older gentleman, a nice guy, and the people are seniors not rowdy younger ones. The dog should go if it's barking at people and I can't imagine whose dog that is as the gentleman that plays the music does not have a dog. The person that comes by to check ID's laughs and joins in on the fun of music - MUSIC - folks! Not POLKA music all kinds of music which supplies much happiness in life. You are misrepresenting this situation - Please go somewhere else on those afternoons and don't try and ruin it for others that enjoy this!

Well, that counters the music and the dog - but - is the beer in glass bottles?

[meme5x]

What a horrible shame! People can be so inconsiderate..would even call police..,

[Sherry8bal]

I totally agree, I would call the police. To confront people who are drinking and with an "unfriendly dog" would be stupid. Call the police. They are disturbing the police and creating a dangerous situation.

[sallyg]

I go to the Ashland pool and the music starts at 2:30 - 3:00 on Wednesdays and Sundays. It starts out at a pretty low volume and as people begin to leave about 4:30 or so the volume increases a bit. People dance in the pool and overall it's a fun afternoon. I have never seen a dog barking there and that should stop but it has nothing to do with the man who brings the music. Have never heard polka music played. If you don't like it on those days jump in your golf cart and go to Bonnybrook 3 blocks away or the Lynnhaven, and Churchill pools also very close. Don't complain about something many people enjoy on those 2 afternoons for a couple of hours! Go early or someplace else and sit in silence on Wednesday and Sunday. After reading all the posts the people responding are not getting a clear picture - no one is rowdy, it's not kids doing this and it's not a boom box. It's an older gentleman, a nice guy, and the people are seniors not rowdy younger ones. The dog should go if it's barking at people and I can't imagine whose dog that is as the gentleman that plays the music does not have a dog. The person that comes by to check ID's laughs and joins in on the fun of music - MUSIC - folks! Not POLKA music all kinds of music which supplies much happiness in life. You are misrepresenting this situation - Please go somewhere else on those afternoons and don't try and ruin it for others that enjoy this!
You absolutely should NOT have to leave your neighborhood pool because of others bad behavior. Glass bottles?! Contact the recreation department manager in person. If it is a regularly scheduled gathering, the rec department can easily send someone to witness the behavior and then take appropriate action. However, keep in mind the Villages has a habit of non-enforcement. Best of luck.

[BigSteph]

Whether the original story is embellished or not, what is most striking is that in a retirement community you have to deal with the same a-holes that you did back in the day in your original state of residence.

These same people made it to retirement, loaded up the van, and moved to The Villages. Some of us thought we had bought away and out of the clown show.

We had an incident last night in our village where a couple returned home around 10 pm with friends arriving in another golf cart and they decided to turn their pool speakers up to 11 and party until 1 am.

These aren't 30 year-olds, they are probably late 60's. For some reason, some people think they are above rules and decency.

Some people are a-holes in their youth, middle-age, and golden years.

[Stu from NYC]

Whether the original story is embellished or not, what is most striking is that in a retirement community you have to deal with the same a-holes that you did back in the day in your original state of residence.

These same people made it to retirement, loaded up the van, and moved to The Villages. Some of us thought we had bought away and out of the clown show.

We had an incident last night in our village where a couple returned home around 10 pm with friends arriving in another golf cart and they decided to turn their pool speakers up to 11 and party until 1 am.

These aren't 30 year-olds, they are probably late 60's. For some reason, some people think they are above rules and decency.

Some people are a-holes in their youth, middle-age, and golden years.

Do they not understand that others go to bed early?

[sallyg]

I totally agree, I would call the police. To confront people who are drinking and with an "unfriendly dog" would be stupid. Call the police. They are disturbing the police and creating a dangerous situation.
Best idea!

[justjim]

The above statement is ABSOLUTELY correct. Don’t know the version depicted by the original complainant.

Read OP’s post. #1

[cbmerl]

I go to the Ashland pool and the music starts at 2:30 - 3:00 on Wednesdays and Sundays. It starts out at a pretty low volume and as people begin to leave about 4:30 or so the volume increases a bit. People dance in the pool and overall it's a fun afternoon. I have never seen a dog barking there and that should stop but it has nothing to do with the man who brings the music. Have never heard polka music played. If you don't like it on those days jump in your golf cart and go to Bonnybrook 3 blocks away or the Lynnhaven, and Churchill pools also very close. Don't complain about something many people enjoy on those 2 afternoons for a couple of hours! Go early or someplace else and sit in silence on Wednesday and Sunday. After reading all the posts the people responding are not getting a clear picture - no one is rowdy, it's not kids doing this and it's not a boom box. It's an older gentleman, a nice guy, and the people are seniors not rowdy younger ones. The dog should go if it's barking at people and I can't imagine whose dog that is as the gentleman that plays the music does not have a dog. The person that comes by to check ID's laughs and joins in on the fun of music - MUSIC - folks! Not POLKA music all kinds of music which supplies much happiness in life. You are misrepresenting this situation - Please go somewhere else on those afternoons and don't try and ruin it for others that enjoy this!

Amazing what another person's viewpoint reveals, huh?:boom:

[DaleDivine]

:popcorn::popcorn:

[craigrmorrison]

Have you gone over, introduced yourself and shared your concerns?

[croughwell]

Perhaps this isnt the proper forum to complain. Or, are you trying to get someone else to complain on your behalf?

[Teach142]

Yes, there is music on Wednesday and Sunday. It’s all music from the 40’s to the present. Most people enjoy it and come specially on those days for the music. As for beer bottles, I am one who participates at the Ashland pool and in the year I’ve been here, I have have NEVER seen a glass bottled beverage. The dog has been here on only a couple of occasions and he wears a service collar and belongs to a 92 year old veteran. The dogs that are barking are from outside the pool area and are being walked by their owners. If this is not your cup of tea, please visit the 100 other pools and allow the residents of Ashland to enjoy themselves these 2 afternoons a week.

[msilagy]

The dog is a service dog. Pete's caretaker (Pete is 92 years old) brings him over on Sunday with the dog. The dog doesn't bark and does lay next to the caretaker. Some people need to get a life. Barking comes from neighborhood homes. Only 2 polkas on his playlist. HAPPINESS AND FUN IS A PROBLEM FOR OLD GROUCHES!

[Bigmike18]

I am a regular at the Ashland pool. The person that plays the music is a great person. He has a love of music and a great play list.
His selection of music is vast and if you ask him he will play anything, and any type of music you request will be honored.
We have enjoyed the music over the years, and often will go to the pool because we know he is playing that day. The music adds to the atmosphere, and the normal friendliness of the Ashland pool .
We have never heard the music loud , and it never interferes with our conversation , or our enjoyment.
Now if there are in fact glass bottles or any glass, as the original post stated, that just can’t be allowed.
As for dogs, people in the villages take there dogs to many places that they should not be allowed, but that is a discussion for another day.

[Babubhat]

Video. Take to community standards. Revoke their id

[coffeebean]

call or text or e-mail John Rohan, director of the recreation dept. He does not like it when villagers complain and he will get in touch with rec center manager that handles that pool. He will take action

This is the best advise. Record them first. Then go to John Rohan and ask him if this is acceptable behavior at a community pool. Good luck to the original poster with this.

[New Englander]

Do they not understand that others go to bed early?

They don't care.

[coffeebean]

You absolutely should NOT have to leave your neighborhood pool because of others bad behavior. Glass bottles?! Contact the recreation department manager in person. If it is a regularly scheduled gathering, the rec department can easily send someone to witness the behavior and then take appropriate action. However, keep in mind the Villages has a habit of non-enforcement. Best of luck.
Do you think John Rohan will let this behavior slide?

[JSR22]

Video. Take to community standards. Revoke their id

I hope you are being sarcastic. If you are not WOW!

[Marykess1802]

Where in the world is it and how may I join??
Just go on the days they are not there. Bring out your flame
guns. I have the magic scroll/block finger.

Every Wednesday and Sunday there is a group that has very loud Polka music playing that u can hear over the entire pool from there boom box, BOTTLES of beer, and a dog that lays under the table barking at people if you attempt to. go the restroom ( it is obviously not a service animal). These people have taken over this pool with absolutely zero consideration of others, I have called about them, zero help from the from the recreation department! any ideas rather than going to another pool? Ashland is within walking distance for us.

[fdpaq0580]

Whether the original story is embellished or not, what is most striking is that in a retirement community you have to deal with the same a-holes that you did back in the day in your original state of residence.

These same people made it to retirement, loaded up the van, and moved to The Villages. Some of us thought we had bought away and out of the clown show.

We had an incident last night in our village where a couple returned home around 10 pm with friends arriving in another golf cart and they decided to turn their pool speakers up to 11 and party until 1 am.

These aren't 30 year-olds, they are probably late 60's. For some reason, some people think they are above rules and decency.

Some people are a-holes in their youth, middle-age, and golden years.

Letter to your noisy neighbors.
Dear Neighbors, hope you had a wonderful once in a life time evening on the night of (date and time). I can assure you that none of your neighbors appreciated you being so thoughtless. Truly, we hope this will be a once in a lifetime event because if it should happen again the police will be asked to be in attendance.
In all sincerity, your neighbors

[fdpaq0580]

Perhaps this isnt the proper forum to complain. Or, are you trying to get someone else to complain on your behalf?

This absolutely is the place to talk about something that is ruffleing your feathers. You will get support, counter comments and jokes at your expense. Have fun.

[fdpaq0580]

Where in the world is it and how may I join??
Just go on the days they are not there. Bring out your flame
guns. I have the magic scroll/block finger.

"Flame guns"? "Magic scroll/block finger"?
I don't understand.
😯

[fdpaq0580]

Amazing what another person's viewpoint reveals, huh?:boom:

Only thing revealed is that there are two versions (or more) of the same experience. Not amazing, imho, just normal difference of opinion.

[fdpaq0580]

I believe this person is Jealous. Let people be happy.

More likely just annoyed. Goes to neighborhood pool for rest and relaxation instead of a soire with dj. Went for peace and quiet and a party broke out.

[kathy1516]

Where’s Ashland Pool? Love all kinds of music! What days and times for the music?

[kathy1516]

Love dogs too!

[Spalumbos62]

Letter to your noisy neighbors.
Dear Neighbors, hope you had a wonderful once in a life time evening on the night of (date and time). I can assure you that none of your neighbors appreciated you being so thoughtless. Truly, we hope this will be a once in a lifetime event because if it should happen again the police will be asked to be in attendance.
In all sincerity, your neighbors

I dont know....I guess I have to disagree. It's Saturday night, it's a holiday weekend, people are in need of some fun....I guess my 2cents is close your windows, turn up your air and put in your ear plugs. Give the benefit of the doubt...if it becomes a weekly thing, that's different, otherwise just be the bigger person and zip it.

[Teach142]

This is Wednesday and Sunday afternoon. Usually the music is there for about 2-3 hrs. Most people go to the pool on those days for the music. People need to stop commenting on things they know nothing about. There is no wild behavior. Whoever has a problem with this, get over yourself. Those that want to, come join in on the fun!

[joelfmi]

This place is all smoke and mirrors and that what you have said and also other bad thigs will keep me from buying at the villages

[thevillages2013]

Yeah but I don’t think that was the point. Some folks think they are “entitled” to break all rules and disrupt others. Moving to another venue does not solve the problem, it perpetuates it. One of the problems we have in our large cities: just look the other way and it will go away. “Don’t worry be happy”??? Attitude doesn’t work. I have nothing against having fun nor music nor dogs (I have one) but I can understand the rules. The intent is to create an environment suitable for ALL residents in COMMON areas for ALL to enjoy. I suggest that they have these parties at a more suitable location, maybe on one of the greens at the golf course. Surely no one would mind that

Well the OP asked where the closest pools are so I responded with my answer. Trust me I don’t put up with BS . Someone who posts this on social media has no ability to stand up for themselves. I was just trying to give them a solution :popcorn:

[thevillages2013]

This place is all smoke and mirrors and that what you have said and also other bad thigs will keep me from buying at the villages

It’s full . No one else admitted to the asylum

[thevillages2013]

This is Wednesday and Sunday afternoon. Usually the music is there for about 2-3 hrs. Most people go to the pool on those days for the music. People need to stop commenting on things they know nothing about. There is no wild behavior. Whoever has a problem with this, get over yourself. Those that want to, come join in on the fun!

Throw a rock in a pack of dogs the one that gets hit yelps.:pray:

[yabbadu]

I go to the Ashland pool and the music starts at 2:30 - 3:00 on Wednesdays and Sundays. It starts out at a pretty low volume and as people begin to leave about 4:30 or so the volume increases a bit. People dance in the pool and overall it's a fun afternoon. I have never seen a dog barking there and that should stop but it has nothing to do with the man who brings the music. Have never heard polka music played. If you don't like it on those days jump in your golf cart and go to Bonnybrook 3 blocks away or the Lynnhaven, and Churchill pools also very close. Don't complain about something many people enjoy on those 2 afternoons for a couple of hours! Go early or someplace else and sit in silence on Wednesday and Sunday. After reading all the posts the people responding are not getting a clear picture - no one is rowdy, it's not kids doing this and it's not a boom box. It's an older gentleman, a nice guy, and the people are seniors not rowdy younger ones. The dog should go if it's barking at people and I can't imagine whose dog that is as the gentleman that plays the music does not have a dog. The person that comes by to check ID's laughs and joins in on the fun of music - MUSIC - folks! Not POLKA music all kinds of music which supplies much happiness in life. You are misrepresenting this situation - Please go somewhere else on those afternoons and don't try and ruin it for others that enjoy this!
Update about the dog: The dog is a service dog. Pete's caretaker (Pete is 99 years old) brings him over on Sunday with the dog. The dog has never barked and does lay next to the caretaker. Some people need to get a life.

I agree...... Just some old fogey with nothing better to do than complain about people having FUN!!!!

[thevillages2013]

To OP — I’m thinking I would ask for free cold beer (from the participants) “or I’m “SHUTTING THIS PARTY DOWN” !

[LAFwUs]

Whether the original story is embellished or not, what is most striking is that in a retirement community you have to deal with the same a-holes that you did back in the day in your original state of residence.

These same people made it to retirement, loaded up the van, and moved to The Villages. Some of us thought we had bought away and out of the clown show.

We had an incident last night in our village where a couple returned home around 10 pm with friends arriving in another golf cart and they decided to turn their pool speakers up to 11 and party until 1 am.

These aren't 30 year-olds, they are probably late 60's. For some reason, some people think they are above rules and decency.

Some people are a-holes in their youth, middle-age, and golden years.

Quiet hours are very clearly listed as starting at 10pm on the residential paperwork we all sign.
Garner enough PD calls regarding one problem residence and there will be action taken, I assure you. The Villages, lack of enforcement or not, will not want the public record of having police calls/issues.
I would record it, just incase it later becomes contested. Climb up the chain of command, until it gets squashed, there is no excuse for it.

[BigSteph]

I am the bigger person..... that is why I showed restraint. I wanted to throttle the neighbor and his friends. My wife said I could give them a heart attack.

I was like, yeah, but after the EMTs leave, I bet it would be real quiet.


I dont know....I guess I have to disagree. It's Saturday night, it's a holiday weekend, people are in need of some fun....I guess my 2cents is close your windows, turn up your air and put in your ear plugs. Give the benefit of the doubt...if it becomes a weekly thing, that's different, otherwise just be the bigger person and zip it.

[Driller703]

This place is all smoke and mirrors and that what you have said and also other bad thigs will keep me from buying at the villages

Darn! Our loss!

[msilagy]

Well I read 5 pages of comments.......who knows how to polka?

[Monika Greiner]

I agree...... Just some old fogey with nothing better to do than complain about people having FUN!!!!

I agree

[Marykess1802]

"Flame guns"? "Magic scroll/block finger"?
I don't understand.
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Flame guns are a euphemism for the folks who will reply with a snarky comment just because they can. Scroll/block finger is
when you either block the snarky person or just page down.

[charlieo1126@gmail.com]

This place is all smoke and mirrors and that what you have said and also other bad thigs will keep me from buying at the villages then why bother being on this site if this place is so awful, when I’m away from here ,I don’t even look or post on here and I live here

[barnacle44]

We ran into the loud music group once and found it very annoying. We now go to Churchill but will use Ashland as we used to now that we know the days to avoid.

[chrisinva]

LOVE IT! Thanks for making me laugh & laugh & laugh. : )

[jimjamuser]

Every Wednesday and Sunday there is a group that has very loud Polka music playing that u can hear over the entire pool from there boom box, BOTTLES of beer, and a dog that lays under the table barking at people if you attempt to. go the restroom ( it is obviously not a service animal). These people have taken over this pool with absolutely zero consideration of others, I have called about them, zero help from the from the recreation department! any ideas rather than going to another pool? Ashland is within walking distance for us.
I believe that dogs that are not certified companion dogs are not allowed in Village pools. Dogs that bark at people in a circumstance like that are pathetic. If a dog is out of control, it is because the master is to blame. A barking dog could feel that it is protecting its territory, but the problem is that , especially with some breeds, that barking problem can turn into a biting problem.
........As far as people go.........I have seen some really bad individual behavior at a Village pool and also there are some clique groups that will gather in one area day after day and take ownership of that area. Also, I have been bothered by loud music from time to time.

[jimjamuser]

Every Wednesday and Sunday there is a group that has very loud Polka music playing that u can hear over the entire pool from there boom box, BOTTLES of beer, and a dog that lays under the table barking at people if you attempt to. go the restroom ( it is obviously not a service animal). These people have taken over this pool with absolutely zero consideration of others, I have called about them, zero help from the from the recreation department! any ideas rather than going to another pool? Ashland is within walking distance for us.
Take some Mace (or make your own pepper spray) and as you walk by the dog - "accidentally spray some close to it.

[jimjamuser]

If the glass bottle break NEAR the pool, common protocol is to drain the pool, to be sure there are no pieces of glass in the pool.

Expensive proposition and closes the pool for a week.

Recreation will respond.
Use the video on your phone to prove the glass bottles and barking, aggressive dog.
.......Step 1 Ask politely
........Step 2 Get your phone out and video it. That OFTEN scares people into suddenly doing the right thing.
........Step 3 Spray pepper solution in area of dog, covertly.
........Step 4 Become friends with some retired Mafia types.
.........Step 5 Get all your women friends to put on really NASTY perfume and sit upwind from that group.
.........Step 6 Play some really nasty rap music ......loud and close by.

[JSR22]

Take some Mace (or make your own pepper spray) and as you walk by the dog - "accidentally spray some close to it.

I would have you arrested. Your post is ignorant.

[JSR22]

Use the video on your phone to prove the glass bottles and barking, aggressive dog.
.......Step 1 Ask politely
........Step 2 Get your phone out and video it. That OFTEN scares people into suddenly doing the right thing.
........Step 3 Spray pepper solution in area of dog, covertly.
........Step 4 Become friends with some retired Mafia types.
.........Step 5 Get all your women friends to put on really NASTY perfume and sit upwind from that group.
.........Step 6 Play some really nasty rap music ......loud and close by.

Bully

[Dotneko]

1) Trip over dog. Sue any and all. Especially the Villages. That will put an end to it pronto.

2) Bring your own music and play it as loud as theirs is.

Adult pools are supposed to be quiet. Sorry, you dont get to hold your own parties twice a week and infringe on my ability to enjoy the pool closest to my house. It doesnt work that way.

[jimjamuser]

Bully
Sarcasm Sheldon........you just need to recognize it. Everything is NOT literal !

[JSR22]

Sarcasm Sheldon........you just need to recognize it. Everything is NOT literal !

Good. I was beginning to think you were totally nuts!

[Kenswing]

Good. I was beginning to think you were totally nuts!

Why not? Everyone else does. :1rotfl:

[gego3650]

I go to the Ashland pool and the music starts at 2:30 - 3:00 on Wednesdays and Sundays. It starts out at a pretty low volume and as people begin to leave about 4:30 or so the volume increases a bit. People dance in the pool and overall it's a fun afternoon. I have never seen a dog barking there and that should stop but it has nothing to do with the man who brings the music. Have never heard polka music played. If you don't like it on those days jump in your golf cart and go to Bonnybrook 3 blocks away or the Lynnhaven, and Churchill pools also very close. Don't complain about something many people enjoy on those 2 afternoons for a couple of hours! Go early or someplace else and sit in silence on Wednesday and Sunday. After reading all the posts the people responding are not getting a clear picture - no one is rowdy, it's not kids doing this and it's not a boom box. It's an older gentleman, a nice guy, and the people are seniors not rowdy younger ones. The dog should go if it's barking at people and I can't imagine whose dog that is as the gentleman that plays the music does not have a dog. The person that comes by to check ID's laughs and joins in on the fun of music - MUSIC - folks! Not POLKA music all kinds of music which supplies much happiness in life. You are misrepresenting this situation - Please go somewhere else on those afternoons and don't try and ruin it for others that enjoy this!
Update about the dog: The dog is a service dog. Pete's caretaker (Pete is 99 years old) brings him over on Sunday with the dog. The dog has never barked and does lay next to the caretaker. Some people need to get a life.
Know people who live by pool and they never hear it

[pruzicka]

I go to the Ashland pool and the music starts at 2:30 - 3:00 on Wednesdays and Sundays. It starts out at a pretty low volume and as people begin to leave about 4:30 or so the volume increases a bit. People dance in the pool and overall it's a fun afternoon. I have never seen a dog barking there and that should stop but it has nothing to do with the man who brings the music. Have never heard polka music played. If you don't like it on those days jump in your golf cart and go to Bonnybrook 3 blocks away or the Lynnhaven, and Churchill pools also very close. Don't complain about something many people enjoy on those 2 afternoons for a couple of hours! Go early or someplace else and sit in silence on Wednesday and Sunday. After reading all the posts the people responding are not getting a clear picture - no one is rowdy, it's not kids doing this and it's not a boom box. It's an older gentleman, a nice guy, and the people are seniors not rowdy younger ones. The dog should go if it's barking at people and I can't imagine whose dog that is as the gentleman that plays the music does not have a dog. The person that comes by to check ID's laughs and joins in on the fun of music - MUSIC - folks! Not POLKA music all kinds of music which supplies much happiness in life. You are misrepresenting this situation - Please go somewhere else on those afternoons and don't try and ruin it for others that enjoy this!
Update about the dog: The dog is a service dog. Pete's caretaker (Pete is 99 years old) brings him over on Sunday with the dog. The dog has never barked and does lay next to the caretaker. Some people need to get a life.


Amen to that and what wrong with some Polka anyways. I will bring my accordion!!

[Papa_lecki]

Village Community Development Districts (https://www.districtgov.org/departments/Recreation/PoolGuidelines.aspx)


Residents that bring music to the neighborhood pools, are asked to please play the music at a level that they can only hear. The use of headphones or earbuds is preferred as to not disrupt other villagers that are there to enjoy the pool.

[fdpaq0580]

Amen to that and what wrong with some Polka anyways. I will bring my accordion!!

If you bring an accordion, My wife will bring her bagpipes and I'll bring my didgeridoo! Payback is hell!

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