Newbie from Oregon
 

Hi, all, I just moved here from Oregon. I am into personal growth, and wondering if there are any groups or people interested in topics such as psychology, co-counseling, emotional support, NVC, HAI, authentic relating, mindfulness, etc. - any interest in topics like this. Thanks.

Look in back rec guide for related clubs.

Dam, I always thought personal growth entailed stuff like getting lots of exercise, eating well, staying in good shape, and improving the golf or pickle-ball game. Must be an Oregon thing?

Several bars in the town squares offer these services.

thanks but we are going back home to nh/ but you have a good time

Can't help you with your topics but hi from an Oregon transplanet as well....moved here 3 months ago and love it!

There’s a zen meditation group that meets at Laurel Manor on Thursdays at 6:30. That’d be a good start. We have Tai Chi. Pick up a Recreation and Parks flyer at any of the Rec centers. Welcome!

What town in Florida were you born?

Welcome to The Villages! Here is a list of clubs! https://www.districtgov.org/images/d...bs-Listing.pdf Ignore the negativity, you sound interesting. Go to Facebook and join your neighborhood group. People are generally nice there. Which neighborhood are you in?

B flat I’m with you.

Ocala.

Nope!!!

go to districtgov.org. that is the villages main website. There are listed ALL groups ( not just the ones in the rec news). As a newbie also make sure you go to the New Resident night and Golf Cart safety clinic, given once a month and is free

Wow, I've seen some rude comments here, but that one defies logic. To the OP, I hope you aren't buying that "Friendliest Hometown" bunk.

Welcome, many groups here. Check the local paper. Good Luck.

Check this out
 

Check out the friendly folks at: https://www.unityspiritualcenterfl.org/
Welcome to The Villages!

There are many people who are into this kind of sensitivity and personal growth. Check into the suggested resources. Unsure why there’s a need to be rude and demeaning on this forum. Clearly these people have chosen another pathway.

Welcome! Check out the villages app - you can search for activities using the app. Also if you don't find what you want, you can start your own group..

😂😂😘

When I’m feeling a little low I go to Disney and go on “it’s a small world” for a few hours works great and nobody knows….

Well, I'm certainly not trying to change Florida - just looking for some friends.

Welcome to your new home.

Despite some of the commentary, people are not hostile or unfriendly; just wary.

People move here for many reasons. The climate, the company of people in like circumstances, the golf, the reasonable standard of living, whatever. But one of the primary reasons is/was to escape what all too many major cities on the East Coast, central industrial states and the West Coast have become. The wariness comes from the fear that the mindset that created the mess will be imported here.

Hi, all, I just moved here from Oregon. I am into personal growth, and wondering if there are any groups or people interested in topics such as psychology, co-counseling, emotional support, NVC, HAI, authentic relating, mindfulness, etc. - any interest in topics like this. Thanks.

There are several snarky jerks on Talk of the Villages. You will quickly learn to ignore them. They are the reason I seldom respond to any posts here (or post questions myself). Your requests sound quite interesting, although I have no idea what NVC, HAI and authentic relating are. I assume you are actually wanting information about these topics, but I can't actually help you myself. Good luck to you, and best wishes.

Look at the Enrichment Academy book or website. I attended a great Crystal Bowl Meditation class through there. These classes are for a fee, but there are some broader choices then the recreation center classes and groups imo.

Happy here
 

Sounds like th Villages is not a good fit for you. Check out communities in the Orlando area.

Welcome! The best place to start is the previous posted link to the clubs. There are internal growth groups of a variety of interests. Unfortunately, several here don’t feel self-awareness and self improvement are needed. It’s those that need it the most. We moved from Oregon a year ago. You’ll find what you are looking for here. You just have separate the wheat from the chaff. We are here and growing! Enjoy! We love it here.

Including "authentic relating"? (Nudge nudge, wink wink)

I am completely shocked by the mean spirited responses to this post. To answer your question, groups are limited in the summer, but in fall I have seen Edgar Casey group, meditation groups, Abraham Hicks groups for starters. Also, not in the rec news but there is a Unity Spiritual Center in Fruitland park near the VIllages that might be a good source of information.

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Check your private messages - as I sent you a message

:welcome: Sorry I can’t help you out but maybe check on facebook. They have lots of groups and people are much nicer. :mademyday:

You might want to reach out to the Band of Brothers group who meet at City Fire in Sumter Landing on Tuesdays and Brownwood Paddock on Thursdays, officially from 2PM to 4PM. I'm sure there are some folks there that would love to work with you and your ideas. Great organization. Very civic minded and always ready to help a friend. And Welcome Aboard

Thanks to those of you who have responded kindly and with helpful suggestions. Obviously I will need to choose my friends wisely here! Anyone who wants to send me a (friendly) message, please pm me - I welcome contact.

Welcome, there is A Course In Miracles Group.

No one should be shocked by the mean-spirited comments in this thread. There are plenty of mean-spirited people living in the Villages. There are also plenty of really nice people living in the Villages.

As someone up-thread said - you have to learn to separate the wheat from the chaff.

I personally don't know of any specific clubs for authentic relating but I wouldn't doubt that there's at least one, among the over-3000 clubs!

You might want to check out the Golden Corral, I saw a bunch of people leaving there who appeared to be working hard on personal growth.

Wow, you eat at Golden Corral and admit it loud and proud on a forum no less?

What area are you living in?