Nervous moving to the Villages
 

We live in the mountains of northern Idaho. It can be a hard way of life, Anyway we sold our home and have rented a place in the villages. We are excited but very nervous. Just wonder how many other people felt as we do. And is it as fun as it seems.

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I'm sure it'll be a huge change from Idaho mountains. Regardless, it's a great place.
Good luck in your venture and welcome.

Sure, we felt that way.

There can be a great deal of culture shock, close neighbors, friendly people and lots of activity yet quiet. Still safe/secure and orderly.

Still, it's not for everyone.

It all depends on your attitude. Be out going, find some clubs that follow your interests (might take a few months since many are not doing much due to the Covid.), find some physical activities that you enjoy and join in.

If you are a golfer, pay the $8/month fee to access the reservation system. Reserve times with other people and you will eventually find folks who you will play with regularly.

There are classes on pickle ball which will help you learn the game and meet people.

Host an afternoon open house/garage party for your neighborhood to meet folks. You will break the ice and the neighborhood leaders will help you get involved in the activities.

Most of all, have fun. Welcome to The Villages!

One of the most serious psychological "stressors" is a major move, no matter if it IS a wonderful place.

You will return to Idaho .... why did you move?

We are moving because we are sick of the long winters. it is dark here at 4pm in the winter. you work all summer to get ready for the next winter. we are 25 miles from a store 50 miles from our doctor. and we were offered a ridicule's price for our house. And no would never come back to Northern Idaho

“We live in the mountains of northern Idaho. It can be a hard way of life.”
Sure seems like a good reason to me!
Welcome, and I’m sure in short order you will find life in TV a lot easier!

It is going to be a huge culture shock to your system but you are gonna LOVE it here. What's not to love? It's a whole different way of life from what you have had.

Take a look at this video of a ride in The Villages in a golf cart. The video is very long so you can jump around if you prefer but it gives you a pretty good look at this community........

Golf cart ride in The Villages Florida - YouTube

Great statement - Thanks Gracie

Grandfather Advise
 

When our Grandfather turned 100 we sat with him and interviewed him for our history. One question we asked was how he lived to be 100. He had been a Sheriff in New York at the turn of the Century and a farmer. His response to our question was. We eat too
much bread, eat food with chemicals and most of all "you worry too much"! The last was the most important. (Of course he did not drink alcohol!). Just enjoy the move and be excited how much better your life may be with the new experiences.:ho:

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I love that. Thank you.

My son and his family live in the Idaho panhandle in Sandpoint. My son is 51 and this year for the first time he commented that the short days in the winter were getting to him. He lived in Alaska for years in his twenties and I never heard a single complaint from him. I think most people seek warmth and sunshine as they age. My grandchildren love the skiing and snowboarding right outside town though. Book Your Family Ski Resort Vacation to Schweitzer Mountain - Idaho

You're coming from the mountains to here!
Expect to meet many nosey body's and some that skip their medications from time to time, other than that it's OK.