The John Rohan Recreation Center
 

I am shocked to see that the new rec center will be named after John Rohan. Why would those who make such decisions rank Rohan up there with Bogart, Bacall, Roosevelt, Truman, and Sharon Morse. I just don't get it with this decision. At the very least, it should have been named the Gary Morse Rec Center before ever considering naming it after a staff member. Couldn't they have found some more important to honor.:loco::loco:

There isn't a thing wrong with John Rohan. Did you ever give thought that he might read this? I am sure that he has been there for a long time, and those who know him well believe he deserves this honor.

It is THEIR rec center to name what they want .

I was going to ask who is John Rohan? Now I don't!

He is director of recreation. I have emailed him a few times and he always responded immediately, intelligently and most of all, warmly.

The recreation opportunities here are a wonderful thing. Why shouldn't he be honored???

I agree with Gracie and keep in mind, John Rohan is the driving force of the recreation department. I see no reason to object to this!

Yeah! And who the hell is Mulberry Grove?

Out of curiosity, how much did you donate to the building of this Rec. Center? Nothing? Bust out that checkbook and scratch out a check for a couple of million and I'm sure they would name it for whom you ever want

Perhaps the new performing arts center will become the Gary and Sharon Morse Performing Arts Center.

I have absolutely no problem honoring someone who has dedicated so many years to recreation at The Villages. One only has to look at what's available for residents in the weekly Rec News to know that something is being done right. Since we usually blame the person at the top when things go bad, it's only right to acknowledge when things are going well!

I've never seen so many complaints about what's going on here. We don't own this place. We own our little piece of it. I could care less what name they put on anything. If the owners decide to name a Building, Road , Bridge or whatever after someone so be it they're paying for it. Enjoy what
they've built and made available for all to enjoy. I for one am very grateful to the family and to the fact that we found this great place to spend as much time as we have left on this good earth. We have great neighbors and tons of friends. What more could you want. JMO

John has done a great service to us for over the last 20 plus years. You would not have any of the recreation facilities or clubs that we have now if not for his vision in the begining of this Villages venture.. If you are worried about names of things.. wow just think. All of the streets in Antrem Dells are named after sales people

Well said skip0358! Its truly cruel to attack someone who is being given an honor, especially when it is no business of yours.

Why not name buildings after employees that have dedicated there lives to make this place #1 development in the world. in retrospect, how about Pete Wahl, or even Mike Tucker, who's dedication made us what we are today.

We have a recreation center called "Manatee", what did Mr. Manatee ever do for The Villages? It is just a name.

I'm shocked at the nasty posts in response to Warren. He was just voicing his opinion that mr. Rohan doesn't rank up there with former Presidents. He didn't attack Rohan or say he wasn't important. He said he thought there were other people that were more important. Why such vitriol? Great way to start 2015 on TOTV. Friendly Villagers, hmmmm.