Would love to meet some other young couples (in their 50’s and 60’s)

[LovingTVLifestyle]

Would love to meet some other young couples (in their 50’s and 60’s), who have the time to get together to socialize who enjoy intellectual and diverse conversations, travel, fine dining, games, entertainment or other fun activities. Please send me a private message to coordinate a time to introduce ourselves.

[margaretmattson]

Would love to meet some other young couples (in their 50’s and 60’s), who have the time to get together to socialize who enjoy intellectual and diverse conversations, travel, fine dining, games, entertainment or other fun activities. Please send me a private message to coordinate a time to introduce ourselves.The easiest way to meet people is to GO OUT!. Squares, clubs, rec centers, restaurants, events, or simply walk your neighborhood. Strike up a conversation and you've just met new friends.

[Kelevision]

Would love to meet some other young couples (in their 50’s and 60’s), who have the time to get together to socialize who enjoy intellectual and diverse conversations, travel, fine dining, games, entertainment or other fun activities. Please send me a private message to coordinate a time to introduce ourselves.

I mean this in the nicest possible way. This isn’t the place. Go out and you’ll meet a ton of friends. Go to happy hours, go to clubs/activities etc. join your village facebook group too. I’m in my 50’s but I’m not a couple, I’m a solo. :) I meet people every time I go out.

[Michael 61]

So incredibly easy to just “naturally” meet people of like-interests in The Villages - I have more friends at this stage of my life than ever before. The Villages is truly a “magical” place. Get out there are enjoy everything our wonderful community has to offer!

[GreggC69]

As another junior member, I agree with the veteran posts. We are actually moving into our house there next week. We are both 60. We've only been to The Villages three different times over the last year, each for a week or less, and me have met lots of people just going out and about. Have met at happy hour, have met at the squares at night, at the pool and at the rec centers. It has been really easy just in the those few times.

[Bill14564]

Look into the "Born in the 60s" and "South of 60" groups - both cater to the age group you are looking for and sponsor a number of activities.

[BubblesandPat]

Don't mean to high jack the posting. We have met some people too especially at classes...(haven't found the happy hours and such as friendly..people seem to want to stick to themselves) anyway do yall just exchange phone numbers or give out your card? Or just wait for someone to decide let's all get together! We are just so used to just neighbors or co workers being socail!

[LovingTVLifestyle]

Thanks so much! That’s great news.

[AMB444]

Joining groups and activities that you're interested in would help to make new friends.

And don't forget that people in their 70's and beyond (and singles) can meet the qualities that you are looking for in a friend.

GL! :a040:

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

You've been living in The Villages since 2014. A little curious how it is you haven't found groups to be part of over the last 10 years of living here.

[Robojo]

you've been living in the villages since 2014. A little curious how it is you haven't found groups to be part of over the last 10 years of living here.

lol. Cl.

[GizmoWhiskers]

You've been living in The Villages since 2014. A little curious how it is you haven't found groups to be part of over the last 10 years of living here.
Good catch!

[Bob04090]

Would love to meet some other young couples (in their 50’s and 60’s), who have the time to get together to socialize who enjoy intellectual and diverse conversations, travel, fine dining, games, entertainment or other fun activities. Please send me a private message to coordinate a time to introduce ourselves.

Join born in the 60's. You can find it on Facebook.

[midiwiz]

Good catch!

groups have not proved to "be the place" either. We've done 'go out", "dine out", "out" over 100 social cards.... they are very willing to take but rarely any follow through.

Any input is merely a "by chance" input. It's very "clicky" here for the most part.

[BlueStarAirlines]

Would love to meet some other young couples (in their 50’s and 60’s), who have the time to get together to socialize who enjoy intellectual and diverse conversations, travel, fine dining, games, entertainment or other fun activities. Please send me a private message to coordinate a time to introduce ourselves.

This isn't really the forum for meeting people. Unfortunately, Facebook seems to be the dominate media. I'm a member of 3-4 groups that are especially for those that are under 60 and 2-3 for those in their 40s-50s. I think at one count a year or so ago I counted close to 75 Facebook groups based on my location in TV and my age group.

How have you lived here so long and not met anyone?

[Desiderata]

[QUOTE=OrangeBlossomBaby;2318412]You've been living in The Villages since 2014. A little curious how it is you haven't found groups to be part of over the last 10 years of living here.[/

Maybe OP bought a home here in 2014 but only recently moved here, or possibly they’ve been a member of TOTV since 2014 but only recently moved here. I know many folks here that fit that description.

[kendi]

Would love to meet some other young couples (in their 50’s and 60’s), who have the time to get together to socialize who enjoy intellectual and diverse conversations, travel, fine dining, games, entertainment or other fun activities. Please send me a private message to coordinate a time to introduce ourselves.

There is a “Born in the sixties” club. Don’t know much about it but seems to be worth checking out.

[BubblesandPat]

groups have not proved to "be the place" either.

Any input is merely a "by chance" input. It's very "clicky" here for the most part.

Discovered the same.

[Ptmcbriz]

We had a party at our house and hand delivered invites to all our neighbors in the block. However we live below 44 in the new area where most are in their 60’s. We then started up a neighborhood golf club and various card groups, water aerobics twice a week in our pool, along with a monthly lady’s luncheon where we all go to restaurant. We have 20 in our group now. You can set up groups in the app WhatsApp and easily communicate with all your neighbors.

[Velvet]

We had a party at our house and hand delivered invites to all our neighbors in the block. However we live below 44 in the new area where most are in their 60’s. We then started up a neighborhood golf club and various card groups, water aerobics twice a week in our pool, along with a monthly lady’s luncheon where we all go to restaurant. We have 20 in our group now. You can set up groups in the app WhatsApp and easily communicate with all your neighbors.

This sounds good, I’m in a more established area and these type of groups have been set up since the year the houses were built. It takes only a handful of people to be determined to make it work. And the tradition goes on, as new people come and learn the activities (if they want to) and carry on. (I hope the water aerobics is not in a neighborhood pool because those are not meant to be sports pools. Unless you do it during “off” times.)

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

You've been living in The Villages since 2014. A little curious how it is you haven't found groups to be part of over the last 10 years of living here.

Maybe OP bought a home here in 2014 but only recently moved here, or possibly they’ve been a member of TOTV since 2014 but only recently moved here. I know many folks here that fit that description.

Maybe OP only has 13 posts total since 2014 so it was very easy to see that they've been living here since 2014.

[Velvet]

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[SeaCros]

Would love to meet some other young couples (in their 50’s and 60’s), who have the time to get together to socialize who enjoy intellectual and diverse conversations, travel, fine dining, games, entertainment or other fun activities. Please send me a private message to coordinate a time to introduce ourselves.

The best way is to just get out and about. “The friendly home town” can be true if you too are friendly. Going to the squares and just socializing helps to meet people of like interest. Going for walks and just talking to people is also good. We have driveway gatherings every now and then and converse with our neighbors.
Good luck

[Shipping up to Boston]

You've been living in The Villages since 2014. A little curious how it is you haven't found groups to be part of over the last 10 years of living here.

Oops! ;)

[billethkid]

Suggestion:
Don't cheat yourself out of opportunities by putting age limitations.
You will find (or have found)......age is just a number.

Here in TV there are many, MANY 70 and 80 year olds that will leave the "traditionally measured younger" in their dust!

[Dusty_Star]

Suggestion:
Don't cheat yourself out of opportunities by putting age limitations.
You will find (or have found)......age is just a number.

Here in TV there are many, MANY 70 and 80 year olds that will leave the "traditionally measured younger" in their dust!


I agree, other limitations are: limiting.

Why just couples? What happens if they separate? Does the newly single person get dropped?

[Michael 61]

Suggestion:
Don't cheat yourself out of opportunities by putting age limitations.
You will find (or have found)......age is just a number.

Here in TV there are many, MANY 70 and 80 year olds that will leave the "traditionally measured younger" in their dust!

Agree - my circle of friends here in The Villages ranges from those in their 40s all the way up to late 70s - in my pickleball group, I am the youngest of all the men, but I would say they are all better players than I.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Suggestion:
Don't cheat yourself out of opportunities by putting age limitations.
You will find (or have found)......age is just a number.

Here in TV there are many, MANY 70 and 80 year olds that will leave the "traditionally measured younger" in their dust!

I’m in the much younger demo...but I’ve always maintained friendships with those much older than me. It gives me perspective, exposes me more to someone else’s institutional knowledge and more importantly, its inclusive. So I agree, don’t limit yourself to a specific demo...you’re really cheating yourself out of some great opportunities to learn....and socialize. IMO of course

[Velvet]

Suggestion:
Don't cheat yourself out of opportunities by putting age limitations.
You will find (or have found)......age is just a number.

Here in TV there are many, MANY 70 and 80 year olds that will leave the "traditionally measured younger" in their dust!

(Smile) But.. but… I only want to meet people with high foreheads, blue eyes (no hazels need apply) and PhD in economics. I am having a bit of trouble finding them.

What I am trying to say is the more you limit yourself, the smaller the pool of possible people.

[DebiRowen]

This is a retirement community. Most people retire in their late 60's, or early 70's. So what are you doing here?

[Michread]

Don't mean to high jack the posting. We have met some people too especially at classes...(haven't found the happy hours and such as friendly..people seem to want to stick to themselves) anyway do yall just exchange phone numbers or give out your card? Or just wait for someone to decide let's all get together! We are just so used to just neighbors or co workers being socail!

I’ve had great conversations and met some wonderful people at the bar. You don’t have to drink alcohol to sit at the bar, just eat a snack or meal with a soda. Exhange numbers and there you go.

[shaw8700@outlook.com]

I wrote to the email provided, last night, when I first read about the problem. 24 hours has gone by and I still haven’t got a response. Hmmm . . .

[graciegirl]

You've been living in The Villages since 2014. A little curious how it is you haven't found groups to be part of over the last 10 years of living here.

Yes'm.

And heaven forbid they meet someone over seventy.

Some folks really like us older birds.

Oh well.............jewels before swine...........sigh.

[Shipping up to Boston]

In fairness to the OP, they specified to 'private message' them. Whether they respond to your PM is their choice...

[BubblesandPat]

Suggestion:


Here in TV there are many, MANY 70 and 80 year olds that will leave the "traditionally measured younger" in their dust!

Haha soooo true ! I'm 67 and wish I had the energy of many 70s and 80 somethings in classes. I hope I can teach these old knees to move like they do!

[Dusty_Star]

I wrote to the email provided, last night, when I first read about the problem. 24 hours has gone by and I still haven’t got a response. Hmmm . . .

Well, if they post 13 times in 10 years, then waiting 365 days seems more realistic than 24 hours :)

[Velvet]

Well, if they post 13 times in 10 years, then waiting 365 days seems more realistic than 24 hours :)

They’ll be in their 70’s before they make a connection that way…

[Shipping up to Boston]

They’ll be in their 70’s before they make a connection that way…

Maybe they already did...
Again, maybe the prerequisite was listening and following direction....like to private message. Some post on here and don’t want to be part of a continuing public dialogue. We all like to engage....some don’t.

[Velvet]

Yes'm.

And heaven forbid they meet someone over seventy.

Some folks really like us older birds.

Oh well.............jewels before swine...........sigh.

A bit strong, Ms Graciegirl, but suppose they only wanted to play with toddlers?

[shaw8700@outlook.com]

Well, if they post 13 times in 10 years, then waiting 365 days seems more realistic than 24 hours :)

It’s now been 48 hours so I guess so.

[manaboutown]

Yes'm.

And heaven forbid they meet someone over seventy.

Some folks really like us older birds.

Oh well.............jewels before swine...........sigh.

As I heard it from my grandmother it was "casting pearls before swine" but no matter. When I read between the lines their post suggests they may be seeking encounters of the more intimate sort with other couples. Otherwise, as we all know, meeting people in TV is the least of our problems.

[BobnPeg]

So incredibly easy to just “naturally” meet people of like-interests in The Villages - I have more friends at this stage of my life than ever before. The Villages is truly a “magical” place. Get out there are enjoy everything our wonderful community has to offer!

Michael,Are you the guy that had trouble meeting people when you first moved in and had Jerry and Linda help you meet people?

[cjrjck]

Would love to meet some other young couples (in their 50’s and 60’s), who have the time to get together to socialize who enjoy intellectual and diverse conversations, travel, fine dining, games, entertainment or other fun activities. Please send me a private message to coordinate a time to introduce ourselves.

My wife is visiting her mother out of town but I am going to give her a call and let her know that we are young again! Been quite a while since anyone thought of us that way, including ourselves. Heck, I might go for a 5 mile run later! 😁

[Michael 61]

Michael,Are you the guy that had trouble meeting people when you first moved in and had Jerry and Linda help you meet people?

Yep, that’s me!

Didn’t take long to meet so many great, happy, positive friends here in The Villages - once I started joining clubs, becoming a regular at the Show Kitchen, attending events, getting involved in pickleball, shuffleboard, bowling, water volleyball, etc, it all became very easy to meet friends. I even started my own “sanctioned” social club at one of the rec centers.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Yep, that’s me!

Didn’t take long to meet so many great, happy, positive friends here in The Villages - once I started joining clubs, becoming a regular at the Show Kitchen, attending events, getting involved in pickleball, shuffleboard, bowling, water volleyball, etc, it all became very easy to meet friends. I even started my own “sanctioned” social club at one of the rec centers.

Your AED organizers should start a social club in Richmond....under the header ‘how to win friends and influence people’! ( Sorry, inside joke! ) ;)

[Dusty_Star]

When I read between the lines their post suggests they may be seeking encounters of the more intimate sort with other couples. Otherwise, as we all know, meeting people in TV is the least of our problems.

Whoops! We all understood it without reading between the lines. Maybe that's why we haven't heard back. :shocked:

[Velvet]

Whoops! We all understood it without reading between the lines. Maybe that's why we haven't heard back. :shocked:

Yep, me too. My antennae are not tuned in that direction I guess.

[Two Bills]

I am at the wrong end of my 80s, and avoid old people like the plague.
Can't stand having to listen, in great detail, to oldie's latest medical procedure, or diagnosis, and general woes.
Youngsters every time is my motto!

[CoachKandSportsguy]

You've been living in The Villages since 2014. A little curious how it is you haven't found groups to be part of over the last 10 years of living here.

Not only that, a handle saying "Lovin the villages" which is really contradictory. .

We got a private message like this from someone, not to say it was this poster, but with the solicitous nature of the post, was suspect of manipulation and scoping out of target for a nefarious activity.

The private message said something like, "you are smart, we like to associate with very smart people, would you like to set up an in home dinner date?"

the sense of special, narcissistic approach, etc which is basically anti TV type of behavior. ..

Also had another poster with PMs start to ask too many questions about rentals, ie, questions that seemed to search a bit too informative for an anonymous bbs. . . and appearing a bit too dumb

remember, anyone world wide can join this bbs. .