Chess, Checkers, Dominos @ Squares!

[crummybuttons]

My son is here visiting and taught us how to play dominos. As we were tooling around in the golf cart he asked why the town squares don't have small tables set up in and around the squares (like at Washington square in NYC) for these games. Think about it, people could bring their own game pieces and enjoy the downtown atmosphere instead of sitting inside a building. I think it's a great idea. How about you? And where whould we go to ask about this?

[cbg150]

What a wonderful idea!


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[pooh]

Does sound like a nice idea, though during the warm season, a nice cool rec center or my house or that of friends, sounds like a more comfortable alternative for me.

[TVMayor]

Chess Park, Deland FL

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Water wall

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[cbg150]

That chess park is gorgeous! What a nice space for the community to gather!

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[Bogie Shooter]

My son is here visiting and taught us how to play dominos. As we were tooling around in the golf cart he asked why the town squares don't have small tables set up in and around the squares (like at Washington square in NYC) for these games. Think about it, people could bring their own game pieces and enjoy the downtown atmosphere instead of sitting inside a building. I think it's a great idea. How about you? And where whould we go to ask about this?

Music on the squares is paid for by the merchants. Activities on the squares is controlled by Barbara Vesco (re; lady who cancelled the parades). Doubt if any tables will be set up for games to be played on the squares.

[Bonny]

I doubt that would work. They wouldn't be able to put the tables on the sidewalk or the square. Gets too busy with people walking around & dancing.

[DougB]

My son is here visiting and taught us how to play dominos. As we were tooling around in the golf cart he asked why the town squares don't have small tables set up in and around the squares (like at Washington square in NYC) for these games. Think about it, people could bring their own game pieces and enjoy the downtown atmosphere instead of sitting inside a building. I think it's a great idea. How about you? And where whould we go to ask about this?

Probably for the same Washington Square in NYC doesn't have free entertainment every night of the year and we do. They are Washington Square, we are The Villages.
:popcorn:

[TVMayor]

I doubt that would work. They wouldn't be able to put the tables on the sidewalk or the square. Gets too busy with people walking around & dancing.

Tables are not a problem for dancers. I have been in many places in Michigan and enjoyed girls dancing on tables.

Sorry, the devil make me say that.

[BarryRX]

Tables are not a problem for dancers. I have been in many places in Michigan and enjoyed girls dancing on tables.

Sorry, the devil make me say that.
:1rotfl:

[scrapple]

I see a sale on card tables and folding chairs! Might have to keep my fold down golf cart after all! I love the idea.

[DAWN MARIE]

I've seen some people play cards and games at Sumter by the radio station. There are some picnic tables set up right there outside under the covering overlooking the water. So you have it all, music, shelter and a beautiful view!

[Bonny]

Tables are not a problem for dancers. I have been in many places in Michigan and enjoyed girls dancing on tables.

Sorry, the devil make me say that.

:1rotfl::coolsmiley:

[Lpierleo]

I have seen many games played at the tables around the community pools including dominos.

[Billyg]

I think that we are on to something here. Some great ideas.
Any ideas as to how we (or who) can move this forward?

[Barefoot]

Music on the squares is paid for by the merchants. Activities on the squares is controlled by Barbara Vesco (re; lady who cancelled the parades). Doubt if any tables will be set up for games to be played on the squares.

Game tables would have to be of some benefit to merchants. Aren't there tables at Starbucks where you can have a coffee and play a game? And there are also picnic tables as mentioned by Dawn Marie.

[Parker]

I think game tables on the squares is a GREAT idea! As far as the music and dancing go, that should be no problem. Just have the game tables wrap up operations by say, 2pm. Plenty of time for the evening activities to ramp up. As it currently stands, the squares are largely unused in the mornings and early afternoons. Hope The Villages is listening!

[graciegirl]

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[Parker]

Ah, but fresh morning air outdoors does invigorate one so!

[travelguy]

sounds like a terrific idea. saw this in san francisco's chinatown and the tables were always occupied with game players. other than in the evenings the town squares are underutilized. what we also do not have a neighborhood parks. we have 'open spaces' but nothing dedicated as parks........walking paths, benches, landscaping. wouldn't it be nice to have a 'loop' around each water retention pond with benches, exercise stations and lovely landscaping?

[graciegirl]

We have a lot of green spaces where people walk. They are called golf courses. In fact some of us walk and cuss on them.:oops:

[BritParrothead]

Freinds of ours play dominoes at Sumter by the radio shack. They bring their own games, listen to the music and have a great night out! :)

[renielarson]

Add the suggestion to The Villages Survey that is now being distributed.

[cbg150]

The squares are beautiful, but I think they can be better used in the daytime. A place for non-golfers to congregate and to meet each other. A few game tables, perhaps a reading garden, ping pong etc. might be low cost ways of making them vibrant places earlier in the day. I can't imagine the merchants objecting to that.

[murlock]

how about the rec pool areas?

[travelguy]

We have a lot of green spaces where people walk. They are called golf courses. In fact some of us walk and cuss on them.:oops:

I am under the impression that only when one is playing golf is one allowed to be on a golf course. I would love to walk on the cement paths but do not want to be chased away. :shrug: