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Wow, only moved 30 minutes away and were basically local. Still young at 54 and 51. Still work the same jobs. Thought we knew the Villages pretty well as we have family here and a lot of family locally. We were wrong, very overwhelmed. Discovered we didn't downsize near enough and have too much stuff. We are excited to be here and look forward to many years here. Just way to much to figure out now. Our trip to the Sales and Information Center wasn't very helpful. Maybe because we used outside realtor, title company etc and maybe just went at a bad time. I was able to get my ID but Laurie was on her lunch break and ran out of time after computer difficulty. Need a checklist. Still haven't been able to make it out to celebrate. But we will get there.
Ken and Laurie.

Welcome. There are groups to help you with reducing your "stuff", Bargains and Blessings is one. Ask a specific question separate from this post and people will be glad to help.

Exploring TV is part of the fun of moving here. Take your time and don't be afraid to get lost in you golf cart. Spend some time here: Village Community Development Districts Lots of great information about our community. Pick up a Recreation News at a rec center. Sit at a bar and mention that you are new. People will be happy to talk to you and answer all questions.

In the history of this place nobody has ever brought too little stuff with them no matter how much they got rid of.

Best of luck to you

Congrats and welcome ... the best is yet to come!

Enjoy! Enjoy! Enjoy!

Everyone I know that has gone to the sales center has always been greeted warmly and helped. They never ask if you live here or who sold you your home. Every one I have met as a greeter there and one I know who is one of my dearest friends works as a welcome person has been warm and genuine and helpful and not at all interested if you have bought or want to buy.

I think you need to go back and try again but first.....share with US, exactly how "they" were not helpful. I have been there many times with friends and just walking through. I have called there many times for information and they always direct my call to help.

Not intended as a complaint
 

We were on a time crunch and Laurie was on her lunch break.
The first thing we were asked when we said we closed on a house last week was did we buy it there or use an outside agency. I assume it’s because we would need additional information and assistance. The volunteer was very kind. I was there over two hours and spent about 15 minutes with the representative. The rest of the time sat alone waiting. Received the phone book. Recreation magazine and eventually gate cards. Didn’t really appear to listen to any questions asked but stuck to his agenda . He was very nice but we didn’t have an afternoon and at one point I wondered if he was ever coming back.

Thank you all.

Welcome to TV.
You do not have to justify anything to anyone here on TOTV.
You had a not so satisfactory experience at TV sales office. Period
The rose tinted glasses brigade, just love turning any percieved slight, into an online kicking for the shear audacity of saying anything detrimental about The Villages.

Thank you. I certainty didn't intend on offending anyone. We do love it here and knew we would. time to get anything done is limited.

Hey there! Do yourself a HUGE favor, that will save you TONS of time and frustration.
Go to the sales office in your local town square. Tell them you'd like a copy of the booklet with the cover that says:
We're Lovin' the Lifestyle
Unpack Your Boxes & Join the Fun!
Welcome Home
The Villages
Villager Guide

That has basically everything a brand new Villager needs to know. If they only give them out to people who do a lifestyle visit or buy new construction, let me know. I will scan mine, print it out, and hand-deliver it to you in full color, heavy paper :)

Thank you. We definitely will it

Welcome! If you want a great organization to pick up items you can't use in your new house, contact the sheriff's youth ranch in Leesburg or ocala, I can't recall at the moment. I've donated to their resale store a few times, they appreciate it.

villages gps
 

download the paid version of villages gps, it will get you around in your golf cart or your car. good investment