2012 Villages Resident Survey - Yes to Indoor Pools

[swimdawg]

I received my letter regarding the Villages Resident Survey.

It will be ongoing for four weeks starting 3/12/12.

My one request.....for any of you who might think it is a good idea....to please suggest we have indoor pools in The Villages.

There is ever-increasing awareness of skin cancers and the necessity to avoid excesssive sun exposure. Indoor pools would surely alleviate that problem.

And, of course, indoor pools would be wonderful when the air is too cold to swim in outdoor pools (which I personally experienced on many occasions).

Please fill out your surveys and please think about adding something about how nice it would be to have indoor pools in TV. please

[The Village Girl]

*sniff sniff sniff* I smell a Swimdawg post here...... :BigApplause:

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Geez......THIS thread is a real surprise!!! :1rotfl: Heh-heh!

My vote can be bought. Cash accepted - no checks, no charges. :throwtomatoes:

Bill :wave:

[swimdawg]

Geez......THIS thread is a real surprise!!! :1rotfl: Heh-heh!

My vote can be bought. Cash accepted - no checks, no charges. :throwtomatoes:

Bill :wave:

Gee whiz, I'll cancel the shipment of the Lamborghini that I had ordered for you.

[Happinow]

You'd think with that large pool in your back yard you'd get to swim any time you want! :laugh:

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Gee whiz, I'll cancel the shipment of the Lamborghini that I had ordered for you.

Oh NO!!!! :22yikes:

Now on the To-Do list: "Request indoor pool on TV Resident's Survey 03/12". Consider it done!!!

Aventador J in red will be fine - thanks!

Bill :wave:

[Happinow]

Gee whiz, I'll cancel the shipment of the Lamborghini that I had ordered for you.

You get a car, and you get a car, and you get a car....you all get cars!!!

Thanks Oprah!

[Oren L Miller]

I think an indoor pool would be great. Not everyone has unlimited wealth to be able to put in a large pool in their backyard. I think it would benefit a lot of the residents that live here now that realize that you can't swim every day even in this glorius Florida weather. :highfive:

[asianthree]

I would love to have a indoor pool but, ONE indoor pool for how many people in Jan/Feb/Mar. It would be like fitting 50 people in a two ring blow up pool. You think saving chairs is bad, put in ONE indoor pool and see how that goes. Yep it would be a better move to put in a gym like lifetime fitness with classes, indoor pool, and machines. $49.00 a month.

[Pathel]

You'd think with that large pool in your back yard you'd get to swim any time you want! :laugh:

That was not nice.

[graciegirl]

You'd think with that large pool in your back yard you'd get to swim any time you want! :laugh:

That is Al the aligators pool. :22yikes: And a whole platoon of shorebirds.:BigApplause:

Personally I think her view is better than just a swimming pool. Her view is awesome. All the birds and the trees and the tranquility. I cultivate her friendship just so she will let us sit on her porch. It isn't just a water view, it is her ocean!

[Mudder]

Personally, I will not be one of the people requesting an indoor pool. I think people would pay to use it in January maybe but that's it. I also don't think there enough people to support an indoor pool....but that's just my opinion. I swim outdoors in any weather, no problem

[lovsthosebigdogs]

I'd like to use an indoor pool in the summer. I hate all that sun and sunscreen. Seems like a way to prevent skin cancer if you ask me (I realize no one did or will). At this campground we like they have this lovely pool that is half outdoors and half in and I always keep myself in the part that is under the roof, even in the summer months. Just easier for me with my fair skin not to worry about wearing a hat and keeping covered. Not sure if I'd pay for a yearly membership though if it came to that. Maybe but it might be nice to have the pool to myself in July.

[golf2140]

There was an option to keep the indoor pool at the Sharon Morse building after MPV took over. Not enough people signed up to make it work. We can't have everything!!!!!

[angiefox10]

There was an option to keep the indoor pool at the Sharon Morse building after MPV took over. Not enough people signed up to make it work. We can't have everything!!!!!

When was that? 1965?

[Nana Doey]

Doe's anyone know what happen to the indoor pool we use to have near the hospital!! You would go there for physical therphy!!

[ilovetv]

I'd like to use an indoor pool in the summer. I hate all that sun and sunscreen. Seems like a way to prevent skin cancer if you ask me (I realize no one did or will). At this campground we like they have this lovely pool that is half outdoors and half in and I always keep myself in the part that is under the roof, even in the summer months. Just easier for me with my fair skin not to worry about wearing a hat and keeping covered.......

There are many commercial retractable and fixed pool roof systems on the market.

People who don't swim for exercise and just float & soak do not understand what rigorous aquatic exercise does for a person, and apparently, they don't want to.

It's pretty sad when people who have 40+ golf courses to use for free refuse to even consider others, and the real need for at least ONE centrally-located sports pool to be at least under roof, from which solar assistance could help heat the water. The frame could also have removable sides for the summer.

[NotGolfer]

Doe's anyone know what happen to the indoor pool we use to have near the hospital!! You would go there for physical therphy!!

I believe it's still there...in the therapy building. I also think you have to have a referral but you'd have to call the front desk there to find out!!

[Penguin]

Could someone vote for a golf cart dragstrip :22yikes:

[Barefoot]

There was an option to keep the indoor pool at the Sharon Morse building after MPV took over. Not enough people signed up to make it work. We can't have everything!!!!!

Doe's anyone know what happen to the indoor pool we use to have near the hospital!! You would go there for physical therphy!!

I believe it's still there...in the therapy building. I also think you have to have a referral but you'd have to call the front desk there to find out!!

I have been going to Lake Rehab in the Sharon Morse Building since January. I use a small warm pool for knee therapy. Located next door to the small warm pool, is a large indoor pool which hasn't been used for years. I've been told the pool is closed for "political reasons". Strangely, the pool appears to be in good shape and is treated weekly with chemicals.

[De Lis]

Yesterday I was in a pool and it was no where near 80+ degrees. We all froze and I certainly didn't find that aspect enjoyable. Turn up the heat - can't imagine what it's like at 0700!

[jebartle]

would LOVE LOVE to see improvement (larger & better) to practice putting green at Chula Vista Rec....Green is soooooo small that if more than two practice they start growling at one another:censored:chilout:22yikes::(

[Posh 08]

As another poster mentioned.

AquaShield Pool Enclosures | Front Page | AquaShield - Pool enclosure specialists (http://www.aquashield.com/)

Maybe a portion of the outdoor pools fitted with something like this? More bang for the buck possibly.

[REDCART]

While building your wish list for the 2012 annual survey, please consider asking for another bowling alley, and widening the Morse bridge.

[JoeC1947]

I'm for all of these suggestions as long as it doesn't cost us anything.

[Challenger]

As another poster mentioned.

AquaShield Pool Enclosures | Front Page | AquaShield - Pool enclosure specialists (http://www.aquashield.com/)

Maybe a portion of the outdoor pools fitted with something like this? More bang for the buck possibly.

I would favor this approach to the "indoor" pool discourse until the true usage can be established and a financial plan developed

[aln]

In winter, a resident must pay $57 to golf Palmer; $39 OBH. Let's just use $50 as average (in prime time of day too). In summer we can play any of these for $6 after 5PM. A little more earlier in day.

So ask yourself, would you pay $50 for 4 hours of INDOOR pool use in January? And, no you can't buy it at $12.50 per hour; just like golf where you must pay for 18 holes in prime time, you must pay for 4 hours at the pool at a time.

I'm not saying I think it could be done for $50, just looking for some perspective. I actually think it would be more!

[Barefoot]

Yesterday I was in a pool and it was no where near 80+ degrees. We all froze and I certainly didn't find that aspect enjoyable. Turn up the heat - can't imagine what it's like at 0700!

De Lis .... The pools are (supposedly) all heated to 83/84 degrees. However I've been to more than one pool on the same day, and there is a huge temperature variation from pool to pool. :confused: Our local adult pool was way too cold for a while. People complained and they found out the heater was broken.

[chuckinca]

They should lower the price of popcorn and candy at the movies!


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[downeaster]

swimdawg's post/request has jumped the tracks.

The request was for those who are interested in an indoor pool to please mention that in the survey.

I see this as similar to asking for a Costco or another Starbuck's. If enough people are willing to support an indoor pool someone will provide one.

Am I on the right track swimdawg?

[swimdawg]

swimdawg's post/request has jumped the tracks.

The request was for those who are interested in an indoor pool to please mention that in the survey.

I see this as similar to asking for a Costco or another Starbuck's. If enough people are willing to support an indoor pool someone will provide one.

Am I on the right track swimdawg?

Exactly! :highfive:

[Posh 08]

swimdawg's post/request has jumped the tracks.

The request was for those who are interested in an indoor pool to please mention that in the survey.

I see this as similar to asking for a Costco or another Starbuck's. If enough people are willing to support an indoor pool someone will provide one.

Am I on the right track swimdawg?

Are you the conductor?

[keithwand]

Could someone vote for a golf cart dragstrip :22yikes:

Now you're talking. Before we buy we are taking our GPS on the test drive and doing a few runs for the fastest cart.

[Bogie Shooter]

swimdawg's post/request has jumped the tracks.

The request was for those who are interested in an indoor pool to please mention that in the survey.

I see this as similar to asking for a Costco or another Starbuck's. If enough people are willing to support an indoor pool someone will provide one.

Am I on the right track swimdawg?


Who is the someone you feel will provide an indoor pool?

[janmcn]

Who is the someone you feel will provide an indoor pool?

The developer, who else? The same developer who should be building more bowling alleys and more softball fields.

[ilovetv]

Take a look and tell me "how little this would be used" Year-round if available in T.V.!!!!!

http://www.armstronghomes.net/images/communities/stonecrest/gallery/30.jpg

[English Ivy]

There was an option to keep the indoor pool at the Sharon Morse building after MPV took over. Not enough people signed up to make it work. We can't have everything!!!!!

swimdawg's post/request has jumped the tracks.

The request was for those who are interested in an indoor pool to please mention that in the survey.

I see this as similar to asking for a Costco or another Starbuck's. If enough people are willing to support an indoor pool someone will provide one.

Am I on the right track swimdawg?

Downeaster, as golf2140 stated, an indoor pool membership was tried and there was not enough interest. And Angie, to answer your question, no it was not 1965 but approx 2009 or 2010. As Barefoot stated, there's already a perfectly good indoor pool here in TV, but no one wanted to pay to use it. Swimdawg, maybe you should investigate with the owners of this pool what it would take to make them re-evaluate their position and re-open the pool.

While building your wish list for the 2012 annual survey, please consider asking for another bowling alley, and widening the Morse bridge.

I may be dreaming but I seem to remember reading something about plans for another bowling alley in the Brownwood area, so that wish could be a possibility. The Morse bridge, not so much. I think you have to go to Sumter County for that one.

What no one has mentioned is that there are only six more executive golf courses planned to be built. Do you think that's gonna be enough?

[downeaster]

Are you the conductor?

Good question, Posh. I am not smart enough to conduct anything. You might call me a "gandy dancer".

Who is the someone you feel will provide an indoor pool?

Frankly, I don't think anyone will provide an indoor pool. It would mean a big investment therefore fees for use would be prohibitive. It was tried once and had to be abandoned as mentioned earlier in this thread. I would think it would need to be golf cart accessible and that probably involves the Developer.

Downeaster, as golf2140 stated, an indoor pool membership was tried and there was not enough interest. And Angie, to answer your question, no it was not 1965 but approx 2009 or 2010. As Barefoot stated, there's already a perfectly good indoor pool here in TV, but no one wanted to pay to use it. Swimdawg, maybe you should investigate with the owners of this pool what it would take to make them re-evaluate their position and re-open the pool.

I remember! I also remember the hue and cry it raised (to no avail).




[QUOTE=Posh 08;464201]Are you the conductor?

[chuckinca]

Take a look and tell me "how little this would be used" Year-round if available in T.V.!!!!!

http://www.armstronghomes.net/images/communities/stonecrest/gallery/30.jpg


That's the free indoor pool at Stonecrest - cost is included in the monthly amenities of $105.


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[BookBarb]

What pool was this? I was at Sea Breeze yesterday a little before 7:00 AM and the water was great and was even better as I walked my laps and others swam.

[Bogie Shooter]

The developer, who else? The same developer who should be building more bowling alleys and more softball fields.

The bowling alleys are privatly owned.

[Autoshow]

I received my letter regarding the Villages Resident Survey.

It will be ongoing for four weeks starting 3/12/12.

My one request.....for any of you who might think it is a good idea....to please suggest we have indoor pools in The Villages.

There is ever-increasing awareness of skin cancers and the necessity to avoid excesssive sun exposure. Indoor pools would surely alleviate that problem.

And, of course, indoor pools would be wonderful when the air is too cold to swim in outdoor pools (which I personally experienced on many occasions).

Please fill out your surveys and please think about adding something about how nice it would be to have indoor pools in TV. please

And how many indoor pools would they need for 100,000 people.
That is not a very good request.

[Bogie Shooter]

That's the free indoor pool at Stonecrest - cost is included in the monthly amenities of $105.


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There are homes for sale in stonecrest.

[janmcn]

The bowling alleys are privatly owned.

They might be privately owned now, but they were originally built and run by the developer. How about more softball fields?

[golf2140]

I would like to add that we request an ice rink for our hockey group. :cold:

[graciegirl]

Swimdawg swims every day in the North and I would love to see her swim every day in the South. She needs a pool to do that in. She is my friend and I am wishing her a pool, and hoping that every one of her dreams comes true.:highfive::thumbup:

[jblum315]

How many indoor pools would it take to accommodate how many thousands of February swimmers? Even at $50 a month I would envision waiting lists, and no spontaneous dips in the pool. Heck, even at $50 a swim.

[ssmith]

Yep many thoughts on this one good and bad. You keep up your dream Swimdawg....as you have posted in the past you have ways to get things done.

[ilovetv]

How many indoor pools would it take to accommodate how many thousands of February swimmers? Even at $50 a month I would envision waiting lists, and no spontaneous dips in the pool. Heck, even at $50 a swim.

The need is for lap swimming and exercise classes (sport pool of maybe 6-8 lanes), not a neighborhood adult pool. The need is also year-round, not just "February", because of intense sun exposure and skin cancer.

Maybe comparing it to having the weight-lifting and other machines available only outside in the sun and not in air conditioned rooms would get the point across as to what fitness swimmers deal with in the blazing sun....even at 4-7:00 p.m. in spring, summer and fall it's intense. Skin cancer is a real threat.

[graciegirl]

The need is for lap swimming and exercise classes (sport pool of maybe 6-8 lanes), not a neighborhood adult pool. The need is also year-round, not just "February", because of intense sun exposure and skin cancer.

Maybe comparing it to having the weight-lifting and other machines available only outside in the sun and not in air conditioned rooms would get the point across as to what fitness swimmers deal with in the blazing sun....even at 4-7:00 p.m. in spring, summer and fall it's intense. Skin cancer is a real threat.

True. These pools are not just for "dippers" they would be for fitness and for swimmers.

Since we have the indoor pool at the Sharon Morse center and it's not being used, that might be a good place to start. But used for people who swim laps and for fitness?

[buggyone]

I would have to vote NO on indoor pools in The Villages. Just a very, very impractical thing to do.

[BookBarb]

The need is for lap swimming and exercise classes (sport pool of maybe 6-8 lanes), not a neighborhood adult pool. The need is also year-round, not just "February", because of intense sun exposure and skin cancer.

Maybe comparing it to having the weight-lifting and other machines available only outside in the sun and not in air conditioned rooms would get the point across as to what fitness swimmers deal with in the blazing sun....even at 4-7:00 p.m. in spring, summer and fall it's intense. Skin cancer is a real threat.

Maybe it would make more sense to open the sports pools at 5:00 AM for those who are truly interested in lap swimming. You would not have to worry about sun exposure. When I go to the pool at 7:00 AM it is not always daylight and the pools do have lights. Many serious swimmers are there at that time. When my husband coached swimming, their practices were at 5:30 AM.

[ilovetv]

Maybe it would make more sense to open the sports pools at 5:00 AM for those who are truly interested in lap swimming. You would not have to worry about sun exposure. When I go to the pool at 7:00 AM it is not always daylight and the pools do have lights. Many serious swimmers are there at that time. When my husband coached swimming, their practices were at 5:30 AM.

.....Or we could get a job digging ditches in 45 degree temps in Dec. thru March, before the sun comes up.

But that wouldn't be classified as "Amenities", I'm pretty sure.

[Barefoot]

Since we have the indoor pool at the Sharon Morse center and it's not being used, that might be a good place to start. But used for people who swim laps and for fitness?

The "rumour mill" thinks the large indoor pool in the Sharon Morse Building will be filled in and replaced by a cafeteria. Not my rumour! It's something I heard because I'm in the building three times a week.

[graciegirl]

The "rumour mill" thinks the large indoor pool in the Sharon Morse Building will be filled in and replaced by a cafeteria. Not my rumour! It's something I heard because I'm in the building three times a week.

It wouldn't hurt to mention on the survey that it could be used for those who want an indoor pool.

Just sayin'. It is there and all.

[Barefoot]

It wouldn't hurt to mention on the survey that it could be used for those who want an indoor pool. Just sayin'. It is there and all.

I believe the bulding is owned by the Moffit Cancer Center and not by The Villages. Unless they own Moffit, which is entirely possible!

[golf2140]

Downeaster, as golf2140 stated, an indoor pool membership was tried and there was not enough interest. And Angie, to answer your question, no it was not 1965 but approx 2009 or 2010. As Barefoot stated, there's already a perfectly good indoor pool here in TV, but no one wanted to pay to use it. Swimdawg, maybe you should investigate with the owners of this pool what it would take to make them re-evaluate their position and re-open the pool.



I may be dreaming but I seem to remember reading something about plans for another bowling alley in the Brownwood area, so that wish could be a possibility. The Morse bridge, not so much. I think you have to go to Sumter County for that one.

What no one has mentioned is that there are only six more executive golf courses planned to be built. Do you think that's gonna be enough?



Thanks for taking my back. Some folks think they know it all.

[graciegirl]

Thanks for taking my back. Some folks think they know it all.

We ALL think we know it all and you do too. We are seniors.:1rotfl::wave:

We probably DO!!

[DugCave]

I live in a town of about 45,000. We have a heated pool (93 degrees) indoor that is used by the hospital for patient therapy with physical therapists. The pool is also used by the parks and rec department wellness program for warm water workout classes as well as open pool hours. I use the open pool time to strenghten my back muscles as I have back problems. Cost is $3.00 per visit.

I have visited TV twice and considered moving there, but by not having a heated indoor pool, I decided to stay where I am.

[The Village Girl]

Be quiet!

Just because you don't swim laps doesn't mean we don't need at least one indoor pool for the people who do! If there is a pool here that isn't being used, that my friends, is a waste! Let's open it up and use it!

We all live here and we all have different interests. I don't think anyone wants to lose their favorite aminities but some of you certainly don't mind if it's not your sport! I for one am voting for the indoor pool and if I wasn't then I wouldn't comment!

Just like I'm not commenting on the indoor skating rink! I mean, REALLY??

[Skip2MySue]

Be quiet!

Just because you don't swim laps doesn't mean we don't need at least one indoor pool for the people who do! If there is a pool here that isn't being used, that my friends, is a waste! Let's open it up and use it!

We all live here and we all have different interests. I don't think anyone wants to lose their favorite aminities but some of you certainly don't mind if it's not your sport! I for one am voting for the indoor pool and if I wasn't then I wouldn't comment!

Just like I'm not commenting on the indoor skating rink! I mean, REALLY??

VG, you jumped to conclusions. The skating rink for the hockey team is to be outside to accomodate all the fans :D
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[The Village Girl]

VG, you jumped to conclusions. The skating rink for the hockey team is to be outside to accomodate all the fans :D
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I did get a little carried away. I think you get my point. Or am I too subtle?

[coffeebean]

...I have visited TV twice and considered moving there, but by not having a heated indoor pool, I decided to stay where I am.

Would an outdoor hot tub with strong pulsating jets do the trick for you? We don't own one but I surely do love the benefits of the hot tubs on the ships when we cruise. I try not to miss a day to go in the hot tub for that lovely message on my back. The water is hotter than 93 degrees, generally hot tub water is set at 102 degrees.

[swimdawg]

The need is for lap swimming and exercise classes (sport pool of maybe 6-8 lanes), not a neighborhood adult pool. The need is also year-round, not just "February", because of intense sun exposure and skin cancer.

Maybe comparing it to having the weight-lifting and other machines available only outside in the sun and not in air conditioned rooms would get the point across as to what fitness swimmers deal with in the blazing sun....even at 4-7:00 p.m. in spring, summer and fall it's intense. Skin cancer is a real threat.

:BigApplause:

[Skip2MySue]

Would an outdoor hot tub with strong pulsating jets do the trick for you? We don't own one but I surely do love the benefits of the hot tubs on the ships when we cruise. I try not to miss a day to go in the hot tub for that lovely message on my back. The water is hotter than 93 degrees, generally hot tub water is set at 102 degrees.

CoffeeBean, we too love the hot tubs on the cruise ships and it's a daily visiting area for us. We have sailed out of Bayonne quite a few times on Explorer of the Seas and have had a great time everytime.
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[old moe]

:posting:[QUOTE=asianthree;464013]I would love to have a indoor pool but, ONE indoor pool for how many people in Jan/Feb/Mar. It would be like fitting 50 people in a two ring blow up pool. You think saving chairs is bad, put in ONE indoor pool and see how that goes. Yep it would be a better move to put in a gym like lifetime fitness with classes, indoor pool, and machines. $49.00 a month. :BigApplause: i second this motion. that would help crowd control, by having those who want it , pay of it.:):)

[swimdawg]

I received my letter regarding the Villages Resident Survey.

It will be ongoing for four weeks starting 3/12/12.

My one request.....for any of you who might think it is a good idea....to please suggest we have indoor pools in The Villages.

There is ever-increasing awareness of skin cancers and the necessity to avoid excesssive sun exposure. Indoor pools would surely alleviate that problem.

And, of course, indoor pools would be wonderful when the air is too cold to swim in outdoor pools (which I personally experienced on many occasions).

Please fill out your surveys and please think about adding something about how nice it would be to have indoor pools in TV. please


Just a little reminder.....voting started this morning.

Indoor pools in TV would be the frosting on the cake!

[SunCity]

I received my letter regarding the Villages Resident Survey.

It will be ongoing for four weeks starting 3/12/12.

My one request.....for any of you who might think it is a good idea....to please suggest we have indoor pools in The Villages.

There is ever-increasing awareness of skin cancers and the necessity to avoid excesssive sun exposure. Indoor pools would surely alleviate that problem.

And, of course, indoor pools would be wonderful when the air is too cold to swim in outdoor pools (which I personally experienced on many occasions).

Please fill out your surveys and please think about adding something about how nice it would be to have indoor pools in TV. please

we have one indoor pool for every outdoor pool here in the sun cities. when we first moved here, a lot of people used the outdoor pools but now with all the information about skin cancer, the indoor pools are used more than the outdoor pools here.

you have a great community there. we have visited and we loved it. however, you should have indoor pools - for health reasons. skin cancer is increasing.

[PatandBob]

we have one indoor pool for every outdoor pool here in the sun cities. when we first moved here, a lot of people used the outdoor pools but now with all the information about skin cancer, the indoor pools are used more than the outdoor pools here.

you have a great community there. we have visited and we loved it. however, you should have indoor pools - for health reasons. skin cancer is increasing.

Another vote for an indoor pool. Having had four skin cancers, I am very careful about sun exposure so I don't use the pools here much. When we first visited the Villages, I couldn't believe there wasn't an indoor pool (or at the very least a few of the pools should have sun shades over them).

[swimdawg]

we have one indoor pool for every outdoor pool here in the sun cities. when we first moved here, a lot of people used the outdoor pools but now with all the information about skin cancer, the indoor pools are used more than the outdoor pools here.

you have a great community there. we have visited and we loved it. however, you should have indoor pools - for health reasons. skin cancer is increasing.

Thank you SunCity and Pat&Bob. It is so much about skin cancer and preventing it.

My beloved godmother died of metastatic melanoma - skin cancer - which is one of the main reasons I'm on a mission to get indoor pools in The Villages.

Questions #20 and #136 are where it would be good to put comments about the need for indoor pools.

And thank you to those who agree that TV is a wonderful place to live...but we do need INDOOR POOLS.

[BogeyBoy]

I believe the bulding is owned by the Moffit Cancer Center and not by The Villages. Unless they own Moffit, which is entirely possible!

I think the building which houses the pool is owned by "The Villages Operating Company".

The Sharon Morse Building is owned by "The Villages Regional Medical".

(This information is from the Sumter County Property Appraiser's website.)

Moffitt Cancer Center has a big operation in Tampa and I seriously doubt that TV any financial interest in what goes on there. TV is affiliated with Moffitt, which is great for us - but just because you sell Cadillacs at your dealership doesn't mean you own General Motors.

[zcaveman]

The need is for lap swimming and exercise classes (sport pool of maybe 6-8 lanes), not a neighborhood adult pool. The need is also year-round, not just "February", because of intense sun exposure and skin cancer.

Once you put in ONE indoor pool for lap swimming and exercise classes, the normal pool users would want one or two for their use also. Don't they get skin cancer also?

And depending on where the indoor pool is built, the people on the other side or further away will want one in their area also.

Do you begin to see how this will grow?

I think it will become cost prohibitive in no time.

[swimdawg]

People are more educated as to skin cancer these days. Perhaps years ago when TV was first built, residents were not so aware. SunCity indicated that more people used the outdoor pools years ago....but now they are using their indoor pools more than outside pools.

There is a whole new area being built....south of 466A. Now is the time for the Developer to become aware that we would like indoor pools in TV.

[tommy steam]

I would love to have a indoor pool but, ONE indoor pool for how many people in Jan/Feb/Mar. It would be like fitting 50 people in a two ring blow up pool. You think saving chairs is bad, put in ONE indoor pool and see how that goes. Yep it would be a better move to put in a gym like lifetime fitness with classes, indoor pool, and machines. $49.00 a month.

While Planet fitness does not have a pool ,its still a great place and only 10 bucks a month

[graciegirl]

Gosh Swimdawg. There are 73 posts on this thread. See how people listen to you and care about you?

I see an indoor pool in my crystal ball.

[swimdawg]

Gosh Swimdawg. There are 73 posts on this thread. See how people listen to you and care about you?

I see an indoor pool in my crystal ball.

It's not totally about me, Gracie. It's about the residents of TV...and preventing skin cancers....and remaining healthy.

Certainly more people would be able to use pools in cool weather if we had indoor pools.

As I said, my beloved godmother died of metastatic melanoma - a preventable skin cancer. If having indoor pools in TV would save one resident from having skin cancer, I'd be one happy person!

Oh.........and did I mention....to put your requests for indoor pools in #20 and #136 of our Resident Survey? :)

[FMF Doc]

It's not totally about me, Gracie. It's about the residents of TV...and preventing skin cancers....and remaining healthy.

Certainly more people would be able to use pools in cool weather if we had indoor pools.

As I said, my beloved godmother died of metastatic melanoma - a preventable skin cancer. If having indoor pools in TV would save one resident from having skin cancer, I'd be one happy person!

Oh.........and did I mention....to put your requests for indoor pools in #20 and #136 of our Resident Survey? :)

Don't they make sun block anymore?

[swimdawg]

FMC, sunblock works great for non-aquatic activities. The bad news is that it tends to wash off in the water....and isn't so effective. Too bad you can't ask my late godmother about that. She thought that sunblock would be the preventative to skin cancer. I was with her to the end. It was not a nice death.

Also, having a lot sunblock while swimming can alter the chemicals in a pool a bit...and ultimately make swimming not-so-nice for others.

As previously said, there is a whole new area being built south of 466-A. Now is the time for us to let the Developer know we would appreciate indoor pools.

Questions # 20 and #136....incase you didn't hear me before ;)

[zcaveman]

Gosh Swimdawg. There are 73 posts on this thread. See how people listen to you and care about you?

I see an indoor pool in my crystal ball.

Did you deduct the negatives or repeats by swindawg?

[Blackie]

This is the 'Sunshine State' that's why many of us live here.

The golf courses, pickle ball courts, tennis courts, cycling paths and walking paths are all unprotected from the sun as well.

Dress and protect yourself appropriately.

Look at protective clothing for swimming on this site linked below:

UV Skinz: Sunblock clothing, uv sun protection with swim shirts and uv protection clothing (http://www.uvskinz.com/)

[Bogie Shooter]

This is the 'Sunshine State' that's why many of us live here.

The golf courses, pickle ball courts, tennis courts, cycling paths and walking paths are all unprotected from the sun as well.

Dress and protect yourself appropriately.

Look at protective clothing for swimming on this site linked below:

UV Skinz: Sunblock clothing, uv sun protection with swim shirts and uv protection clothing (http://www.uvskinz.com/)

That looks cheaper than building 5 new indoor pools.

[Mudder]

I whole heartedly agree with Bogie ! Indoor pools just don't make good financial sense....neither do indoor tennis courts in Florida or lots of other indoor facilities in Florida.

[ilovetv]

I whole heartedly agree with Bogie ! Indoor pools just don't make good financial sense....neither do indoor tennis courts in Florida or lots of other indoor facilities in Florida.

Oh, really?

"YMCA Aquatic and Family Center
http://www.ymcacentralflorida.com/y-locations/aquatic-center/

Address: 8422 International Dr. , International Drive , Orlando , FL , UNITED STATES (Postal Code: 32819)
Telephone: (407) 363-1911.
Visitors (adult): $10.00. [April, 2011]
Affiliate: Out-of-area YMCA 3 visits Free, then $4.
USMS $5.00 with card.

Facilities (Full-size, year-round)

Pool 1: 50m x 25y, 10 x 23 lanes, indoors, 79-80�F (26-27�C).

Pool 2: 25y diving pool with up to 5 lap swimming lanes, indoors, 84�F (29�C).

Pool 3: 25y, 6 lane, teaching pool, indoors, 88-89�F (31-32�C).

Diving equipment: Five 1m and three 3m boards; 1m, 3m, 5m, 7.5m, and 10m platforms.

What's On:
Activities: Lap swim, Masters swim club, youth swim club, water polo, synchronized swimming, swim lessons, dive lessons, aqua aerobics, arthritis exercise, therapeutic exercise.
Masters swim team: Team Orlando Masters. Contact Dr. Lucky Meisenheimer or Sandee Crowther at 352-2444(w).
Youth swim team: Swim Orlando YMCA.
Diving team: Team Orlando Diving.
Water polo team: Orlando Waterpolo (Masters).
Synchro swim team: Team Orlando Loreleis.

YMCA Aquatic and Family Center Swimming Pool Information (http://www.swimmersguide.com/query/Detail.cfm?PoolID=1066)

[The Village Girl]

Once you put in ONE indoor pool for lap swimming and exercise classes, the normal pool users would want one or two for their use also. Don't they get skin cancer also?

And depending on where the indoor pool is built, the people on the other side or further away will want one in their area also.

Do you begin to see how this will grow?

I think it will become cost prohibitive in no time.

You do see that you are making Swimdawg's point..... right?

hmmmmm II wonder if this is how the golf courses got started?

[Pathel]

I received my letter regarding the Villages Resident Survey.

It will be ongoing for four weeks starting 3/12/12.

My one request.....for any of you who might think it is a good idea....to please suggest we have indoor pools in The Villages.

There is ever-increasing awareness of skin cancers and the necessity to avoid excesssive sun exposure. Indoor pools would surely alleviate that problem.

And, of course, indoor pools would be wonderful when the air is too cold to swim in outdoor pools (which I personally experienced on many occasions).

Please fill out your surveys and please think about adding something about how nice it would be to have indoor pools in TV. please

When we first read about this idea, we thought it was the most ridiculous thing we ever heard of. What a stupid idea!!! We have so many beautiful pools here in TV. Why would we need indoor pools?

Then we read all the posts and it makes so much sense to have some indoor pools. We have so many friends who have skin cancer. Skin doctors in Florida are doing good business. Besides, sometimes it is too cold here in the winter months to go swimming. But you could suck it up for that. The skin cancer thing is why we have changed our minds and we will suggest that they need to build indoor pools.

[FMF Doc]

Oh, really?

"YMCA Aquatic and Family Center
http://www.ymcacentralflorida.com/y-locations/aquatic-center/

Address: 8422 International Dr. , International Drive , Orlando , FL , UNITED STATES (Postal Code: 32819)
Telephone: (407) 363-1911.
Visitors (adult): $10.00. [April, 2011]
Affiliate: Out-of-area YMCA 3 visits Free, then $4.
USMS $5.00 with card.

Facilities (Full-size, year-round)

Pool 1: 50m x 25y, 10 x 23 lanes, indoors, 79-80�F (26-27�C).

Pool 2: 25y diving pool with up to 5 lap swimming lanes, indoors, 84�F (29�C).

Pool 3: 25y, 6 lane, teaching pool, indoors, 88-89�F (31-32�C).

Diving equipment: Five 1m and three 3m boards; 1m, 3m, 5m, 7.5m, and 10m platforms.

What's On:
Activities: Lap swim, Masters swim club, youth swim club, water polo, synchronized swimming, swim lessons, dive lessons, aqua aerobics, arthritis exercise, therapeutic exercise.
Masters swim team: Team Orlando Masters. Contact Dr. Lucky Meisenheimer or Sandee Crowther at 352-2444(w).
Youth swim team: Swim Orlando YMCA.
Diving team: Team Orlando Diving.
Water polo team: Orlando Waterpolo (Masters).
Synchro swim team: Team Orlando Loreleis.

YMCA Aquatic and Family Center Swimming Pool Information (http://www.swimmersguide.com/query/Detail.cfm?PoolID=1066)

What a great idea. I encourage everyone to join me in requesting a YMCA here in The Villages.

[Bexter]

People are more educated as to skin cancer these days. Perhaps years ago when TV was first built, residents were not so aware. SunCity indicated that more people used the outdoor pools years ago....but now they are using their indoor pools more than outside pools.

There is a whole new area being built....south of 466A. Now is the time for the Developer to become aware that we would like indoor pools in TV.

Makes sense. We will mention it on our survey.

[Barefoot]

I believe the bulding is owned by the Moffit Cancer Center and not by The Villages.

I think the building which houses the pool is owned by "The Villages Operating Company".
The Sharon Morse Building is owned by "The Villages Regional Medical".
(This information is from the Sumter County Property Appraiser's website.)

Moffitt Cancer Center has a big operation in Tampa and I seriously doubt that TV any financial interest in what goes on there. TV is affiliated with Moffitt, which is great for us - but just because you sell Cadillacs at your dealership doesn't mean you own General Motors.

That's the point I was trying to make BB, but you said it better .... The indoor pool isn't the property of The Villages. (But they do have tentacles that reach a long way).

[barb1191]

I believe the bulding is owned by the Moffit Cancer Center and not by The Villages. Unless they own Moffit, which is entirely possible!

It seems that I recall reading the various publications re Moffitt in TV, that Moffitt will be leasing the space and equipment from TV with TV handling the professional and administrative/maintenance positions.

[Bogie Shooter]

It seems that I recall reading the various publications re Moffitt in TV, that Moffitt will be leasing the space and equipment from TV with TV handling the professional and administrative/maintenance positions.

This topic was beat to death right here on TOTV.

[Bogie Shooter]

Oh, really?

"YMCA Aquatic and Family Center
YMCA Aquatic Family Center | YMCA (http://www.ymcacentralflorida.com/y-locations/aquatic-center/)

Address: 8422 International Dr. , International Drive , Orlando , FL , UNITED STATES (Postal Code: 32819)
Telephone: (407) 363-1911.
Visitors (adult): $10.00. [April, 2011]
Affiliate: Out-of-area YMCA 3 visits Free, then $4.
USMS $5.00 with card.

Facilities (Full-size, year-round)

Pool 1: 50m x 25y, 10 x 23 lanes, indoors, 79-80�F (26-27�C).

Pool 2: 25y diving pool with up to 5 lap swimming lanes, indoors, 84�F (29�C).

Pool 3: 25y, 6 lane, teaching pool, indoors, 88-89�F (31-32�C).

Diving equipment: Five 1m and three 3m boards; 1m, 3m, 5m, 7.5m, and 10m platforms.

What's On:
Activities: Lap swim, Masters swim club, youth swim club, water polo, synchronized swimming, swim lessons, dive lessons, aqua aerobics, arthritis exercise, therapeutic exercise.
Masters swim team: Team Orlando Masters. Contact Dr. Lucky Meisenheimer or Sandee Crowther at 352-2444(w).
Youth swim team: Swim Orlando YMCA.
Diving team: Team Orlando Diving.
Water polo team: Orlando Waterpolo (Masters).
Synchro swim team: Team Orlando Loreleis.

YMCA Aquatic and Family Center Swimming Pool Information (http://www.swimmersguide.com/query/Detail.cfm?PoolID=1066)

There is a great deal of fund raising, (just Google YMCA Aquatic and Family Center orlando florida) to support this outstanding facility. Probably not a good comparison to an indoor pool at TV.

[swimdawg]

As another poster mentioned.

AquaShield Pool Enclosures | Front Page | AquaShield - Pool enclosure specialists (http://www.aquashield.com/)

Maybe a portion of the outdoor pools fitted with something like this? More bang for the buck possibly.

I did a little research on this option. The sports pools in TV are considered "Junior Olympic" and the dimension is 73' x 75'. The AquaShield comes in different sizes with 32' being the largest width.

[ilovetv]

There is a great deal of fund raising, (just Google YMCA Aquatic and Family Center orlando florida) to support this outstanding facility. Probably not a good comparison to an indoor pool at TV.

You purposely miss the point. All the pools at this complex IN FLORIDA (where other posters said indoor pools are unnecessary) are indoors, and the water temperatures are warm because it gets cold outside in the winter. They're also inside due to blazing sun and inability to use them during varying weather conditions outdoors.

If there were a YMCA or like facility nearby...not necessarily in TV....I would join in a heartbeat. But there's not one anywhere nearby, much less one that has an indoor pool.

[Maureen Yukl]

A great idea-thanks for the suggestion.

[rubicon]

One of the reasons cited for not having an indoor pool when the Wellness Center relocated was the high cost of maintenance.

Secondly just where would you locate this pool? The prime users of the indoor pool at the wellness center were people in need of therapy, etc.

Clearly other residents, without such needs, would be interested in an indoor pool. Would families be included in the use of indoor pools? If so then would we need one indoor pool, two indoor pools, perhaps three or more?

Third, would the amenities fee pay for these pools or should there be a separate charge. Many residents do not use the facilities we have now.

The only facility many use here are the golf courses wherein they pay for champsionship along with perhaps priority. As for executive course they also pay trail fees. To suggest that The Villages invest in indoor pools that most won't use seems to me counter-intuitive

[Bogie Shooter]

One of the reasons cited for not having an indoor pool when the Wellness Center relocated was the high cost of maintenance.

Secondly just where would you locate this pool? The prime users of the indoor pool at the wellness center were people in need of therapy, etc.

Clearly other residents, without such needs, would be interested in an indoor pool. Would families be included in the use of indoor pools? If so then would we need one indoor pool, two indoor pools, perhaps three or more?

Third, would the amenities fee pay for these pools or should there be a separate charge. Many residents do not use the facilities we have now.

The only facility many use here are the golf courses wherein they pay for champsionship along with perhaps priority. As for executive course they also pay trail fees. To suggest that The Villages invest in indoor pools that most won't use seems to me counter-intuitive

:agree:
A separate charge was offered before and there were not enough people interested to support the existing indoor pool.

[rubicon]

Boogie shooter: Thank you for that information

[Bogie Shooter]

You purposely miss the point. All the pools at this complex IN FLORIDA (where other posters said indoor pools are unnecessary) are indoors, and the water temperatures are warm because it gets cold outside in the winter. They're also inside due to blazing sun and inability to use them during varying weather conditions outdoors.

If there were a YMCA or like facility nearby...not necessarily in TV....I would join in a heartbeat. But there's not one anywhere nearby, much less one that has an indoor pool.

Not purposely.

[ilovetv]

:agree:
A separate charge was offered before and there were not enough people interested to support the existing indoor pool.

How were people asked whether they would support (monetarily) the existing indoor pool?

I remember that closure of the existing wellness center pool was mentioned in a couple of Daily Sun articles, but that is not a formalized survey in which all TV residents were asked the specific question of whether they would be willing to pay a fee to use that indoor pool or a new one elsewhere in TV.

And as for "high costs of maintaining" the existing indoor pool at the wellness center before it moved........it was probably old with old pumps, heaters, or old chemical injection systems, and like most older pools, it's not worth spending major bucks to upgrade old equipment when it's better to replace it or build a new pool with newer technology.

I think we all know how easily "surveys" get skewed when only a select few people are asked to participate. Mentioning an issue in the Daily Sun while half the population is up north from April to December and they cannot access the full paper online would be a very faulty way of "surveying" whether they are for or against this issue.

[Bexter]

You purposely miss the point. All the pools at this complex IN FLORIDA (where other posters said indoor pools are unnecessary) are indoors, and the water temperatures are warm because it gets cold outside in the winter. They're also inside due to blazing sun and inability to use them during varying weather conditions outdoors.

If there were a YMCA or like facility nearby...not necessarily in TV....I would join in a heartbeat. But there's not one anywhere nearby, much less one that has an indoor pool.

Sounds like the perfect time to build indoor pools in The Villages with all that new construction going on.

[cquick]

I would love to have a indoor pool but, ONE indoor pool for how many people in Jan/Feb/Mar. It would be like fitting 50 people in a two ring blow up pool. You think saving chairs is bad, put in ONE indoor pool and see how that goes. Yep it would be a better move to put in a gym like lifetime fitness with classes, indoor pool, and machines. $49.00 a month.

There already is a beautiful indoor pool but it is not being used at all. It's at the Lake Centre for Rehabilitation near the new Morse Cancer Center.

I think they could offer classes with a teacher for a fee and when the classes fill up, then no more students would be accepted. Very much like the Villages College.

Connie

[cquick]

People are more educated as to skin cancer these days. Perhaps years ago when TV was first built, residents were not so aware. SunCity indicated that more people used the outdoor pools years ago....but now they are using their indoor pools more than outside pools.

There is a whole new area being built....south of 466A. Now is the time for the Developer to become aware that we would like indoor pools in TV.

AND it needs access for the disabled! (that's my cause and I'm stickin' to it!)

[Villages PL]

I received my letter regarding the Villages Resident Survey.

It will be ongoing for four weeks starting 3/12/12.

My one request.....for any of you who might think it is a good idea....to please suggest we have indoor pools in The Villages.

There is ever-increasing awareness of skin cancers and the necessity to avoid excesssive sun exposure. Indoor pools would surely alleviate that problem.

And, of course, indoor pools would be wonderful when the air is too cold to swim in outdoor pools (which I personally experienced on many occasions).

Please fill out your surveys and please think about adding something about how nice it would be to have indoor pools in TV. please

There's no harm in asking for it but I don't think it will do any good. We did have an indoor pool at The Wellness Center a few years ago. I belonged to The Wellness Center and swam in their pool but it's no longer available.

[English Ivy]

who would like an indoor pool facility, are you familiar with what Leesburg has to offer?

Pool Information | Wellness Services | Leesburg Regional Medical Center | Florida (http://www.cfhalliance.org/svc_wellnesscenter_pool.htm)

[ilovetv]

who would like an indoor pool facility, are you familiar with what Leesburg has to offer?

Pool Information | Wellness Services | Leesburg Regional Medical Center | Florida (http://www.cfhalliance.org/svc_wellnesscenter_pool.htm)

Yes. I'm familiar. It took 25 minutes to get there, lap swim time is seriously limited by classes, etc., pool is too short and narrow for laps, and the pool and heater were probably acceptable in the 1960's. There's no way to describe it politely.

[swimdawg]

Yes. I'm familiar. It took 25 minutes to get there, lap swim time is seriously limited by classes, etc., pool is too short and narrow for laps, and the pool and heater were probably acceptable in the 1960's. There's no way to describe it politely.

Interesting!

They need indoor pools in TV.....no doubt about it!

[rubicon]

The best manner in which to determine the "need" for an indoor swimming pool is to take a survey and include an enrollment form and see how many folks are willing to pay for this pool. The Golf Administration enrolls residents for priority golf that can also include the use of certain pools.

Perhaps that is a starting point in getting this project underway. But I suspect there are a lot of folks not interested in paying for another pool

[Bexter]

I'd like to use an indoor pool in the summer. I hate all that sun and sunscreen. Seems like a way to prevent skin cancer if you ask me (I realize no one did or will). At this campground we like they have this lovely pool that is half outdoors and half in and I always keep myself in the part that is under the roof, even in the summer months. Just easier for me with my fair skin not to worry about wearing a hat and keeping covered. Maybe but it might be nice to have the pool to myself in July.

:agree:

[goingtothevillages]

How about requesting they add a sidewalk on the outside of the wall on the bridge to Sumter Landing. It would be far less expensive than widening the bridge because it would only have to be sturdy enough for walking traffic. Then they could remove the current sidewalk, and then widen the cart paths back to a normal width. A win-win-win for everyone!

[Bogie Shooter]

How about requesting they add a sidewalk on the outside of the wall on the bridge to Sumter Landing. It would be far less expensive than widening the bridge because it would only have to be sturdy enough for walking traffic. Then they could remove the current sidewalk, and then widen the cart paths back to a normal width. A win-win-win for everyone!

Now that is a good idea.
And a topic for the resident survey.

[swimdawg]

Still not too late to tell the Developer we would like an indoor pool in TV.

I received my letter regarding the Villages Resident Survey.

It will be ongoing for four weeks starting 3/12/12.

My one request.....for any of you who might think it is a good idea....to please suggest we have indoor pools in The Villages.

There is ever-increasing awareness of skin cancers and the necessity to avoid excesssive sun exposure. Indoor pools would surely alleviate that problem.

And, of course, indoor pools would be wonderful when the air is too cold to swim in outdoor pools (which I personally experienced on many occasions).

Please fill out your surveys and please think about adding something about how nice it would be to have indoor pools in TV. please

[sportstalk]

While building your wish list for the 2012 annual survey, please consider asking for another bowling alley, and widening the Morse bridge.

I don't know about the Morse Bridge, but your wish for the bowling alley should come true in the near future.

There's a new bowling alley coming across from Brownwood Square, the land was just purchased in March 2013!

:MOJE_whot:

[moeZ 18]

I think that they should build several indoor pools, skin cancer is a problem that many adults have. It would be nice in the colder months too. If the villages can build 63 outside pools why not a few indoor ones

[Villageswimmer]

Maybe it would make more sense to open the sports pools at 5:00 AM for those who are truly interested in lap swimming. You would not have to worry about sun exposure. When I go to the pool at 7:00 AM it is not always daylight and the pools do have lights. Many serious swimmers are there at that time. When my husband coached swimming, their practices were at 5:30 AM.


Great idea! We lap swimmers are a hearty lot year round. Lap lanes are full at sports pools at 7 am and many times swimmers need to wait. My main reason is sun avoidance but swimming while watching the beautiful sunrise is breathtaking and a wonderful way to start the day. Little or no cost to anyone.

[Challenger]

Would it not be possible to install inflatable bubbles over sveral of the outdoor pools during winter months?I came from Maryland and saw this solution for winter tennis play.

[buggyone]

Would it not be possible to install inflatable bubbles over sveral of the outdoor pools during winter months?I came from Maryland and saw this solution for winter tennis play.

You want a bubble within a bubble? Wow, talk about Under The Dome!

I remember those tennis bubbles in Montgomery County. In order to pay for the tennis bubbles, you had to pay for the tennis time and that was in addition to the ridiculously high Montgomery County taxes.

[carmanfl1]

We totally agree. We have put this request in our Village Survey response for the last 8 years. Will continue, but do not expect any positive results!

[Russ_Boston]

Ah, the yearly "We want an indoor pool" debate. Not going to happen. Period. Too expensive to build, maintain, staff. And you would need many more than 1 for all 100K people!