90 year old Dad coming
 

Any recommendations of what to do and show around The Villages to my 90 year old father? He's coming from The Villages in San Jose, CA, which is nothing compared to our wonderful place here. But as great a mind as he has, he's slowed up a bit so lots of walking is tough. Any thoughts?

re: 90-year-old dad coming.

Um... does he ... take Viagra??

:throwtomatoes:

My Father-in-law (89) enjoys going to the American Legion (off Rolling acres Road/466) on Wednesday afternoon for their lunch special ...12-2. I was amazed meeting and seeing others from TV bring their dads or In law to this place. If he was a vet and has a card, he will enjoy it.

And you want to know, because???:)

Yeah... No kidding!!!!

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I can't imagine anyone not liking the Donna Moore and Dunning Shaw show at Katie Belles.

Does he enjoy swimming or just getting in the water? I know we enjoy swimming at night after dark when it is cooler. There are many people his age or close to it at the Hillside Pool and Southside Pool at night. The pools are opened until 11 p.m.

Just drive him around in the golf cart to watch the gentlemen who sit every morning and race their remote controlled boats at the lake near Spanish Springs. The boats are awesome. So relaxing.

Does he fish? Lots of fishing. You could almost fish from your golf cart. I hope you enjoy your time with him regardless of what you decide to do.

p, you need to settle down.........:ohdear:

That's some funny stuff!! :clap2:

Bill :wave:

What about driving him around in a golf cart? He can see everything with hardly any walking at all

Many of the music groups like to have people come and listen while they are jamming. Check out the recreation news for days, times and places. There is bluegrass, folk, country etc. Enjoy your dad's visit and I hope he enjoys whatever you do together.

same issue
 

I have same issue with my Mom (89) who lives in a nearby retirement home. I take her to the squares when I know they will not be crowded and park as close as possible to a restaurant. I try to get a seat near a window so she can see people walking by.

I have her use a walker if I know we are going to walk more than normal for her and take advantage of any benches available. The golf cart rides are entertaining as are meals out.

And finally, she just enjoys spending time with us, watching an old movie and a homecooked meal.

American Legion

Very funny
 

Thanks :BigApplause::BigApplause::BigApplause:

Bluedog

I stand corrected! American Legion for Wednesday lunch (Rolling Acres/466)

He might enjoy the Jazz Band and Swing Band practice sessions at Laurel Manor. Check the Rec News under Bands of the Villages

Hmmmmmmm Is that an offer?

Oh God..you are funny Turner!

Pturner...........................Are you one of those gals i read about in "Leisureville?":pepper2:

Wishing i had your situation, mom & dad both resting in peace:(

Cwnavy,
Your dad might enjoy the movie theaters on the squares and neighborhood pools.

Not funny. Perhaps my joke went over your heads, or perhaps you found some creepy merit in insulting me.

Not trying to insult you. I guess I didn't think your joke was very funny. Can you explain the part that was over my head?

Sorry, i just thought your post about a 90 year old man "coming" and taking Viagra, was totally uncalled for in this thread, and not funny.Especially, since 99% of your post are thoughtful, well meaning, and contribute valuable information to the topic being discussed...........................Not this time, and i have a great sense of humor, but that was not funny.

She was just being silly. Give her a break. Pturner is refined and educated and very polite. I'm sure she didn't realize how her post could appear to some people. That is how it is on the Internet. We can't see people's faces and mannerisms when they "speak" on the Internet. Pturner is a fabulous person. I suppose because she is always so funny and well meaning in her posts; one post that some people took as a little off color stood out more than normal. Oh, well. It is what it is. I love you Pturner. Now everyone move on and get over it, please.

It all depends on what he likes to do. Possibly a movie, listening to music in the squares or riding aroung in a golf cart and looking at the beautiful sunsets. Recreation Center activities that he can meet other people who have similar interests.

My mom lived to 93 and she was sharp to the end. Some of were lucky to have parents who lived in their nineties so enjoy every minute that you can.

Best Wishes.

:agree: Love you too Pturner.

First off no one ever said that PT wasn't a fabulous person or made any judgment what-so-ever.

Everyone makes mistakes. As far as I am concerned it was over. It's you who are keeping it alive with your praises.

I apologize to anyone I offended.

Ya can please some of the people some of the time
 

but ya please me always. I look forward to your informative, well written posts.
:BigApplause:

Take him to Savanna Center on Thurs. morning. 9 AM. Sparky's Strummers Play the roaring twenties music. That will bring back some old memories.

Bob