[Cashmire]

Hi All TOTV Singles - I'm Maggie in the DC Metro area, watching from my kitchen window as the snow continues to fall. I really wish I was enjoying myself in TV and not getting ready for round two of shoveling the driveway. Hopefully, it won't be long until I can join you and toss my snow shovel in the trash and break out my dancing shoes!

I had hoped to sell my house last summer but that wasn't in the cards for me. A couple of contracts fell through and then our family's 6 yr old golden retriever died very quickly from cancer. I was very close to a breakdown, so I took the house off the market and plan to re-list it in the next few weeks.

I've been studying communities where older singles have an active population. When I discovered The Villages, I thought I died and went to heaven. It is so wonderful, that you have come together and formed a community, that is not only enjoying each other but also welcoming new folks. I look forward to becoming part of your community in the future.

I've written a post on my blog about my visit to The Villages prior to the establishment of the TOTV Singles "Unclub" and welcome your comments.

Lifestyle Preview Plan Visit to The Villages, FL | The Single Boomer's Life

Maggie

[chachacha]

hi maggie,

i am afraid your post got lost in the over 2900 views on another thread which attracted a lot of attention this week glad to know that your lifestyle visit was a success and appreciate that you blogged about us hope you will be visiting again soon! let us know when you are coming and we will try to help you have a great time!

[manaboutown]

Thank you for your blog, Maggie. It gave me some more ideas to consider.

[Cashmire]

Chachacha and Manabouttown, thanks for your notes. I thought I might have offended someone with my post. Glad to know it was just lost among all the other interesting topics on the TOTV.

I'm looking forward to my next visit, hopefully around July, and meeting some of you.

Maggie

[manaboutown]

Like you, Cashmire, I am looking for a 55 and over community that is singles friendly. Having now twice visited The Villages I have found its singles community warm and welcoming. Surprisingly, I found the married folks just as welcoming when I met and chatted with them wherever I went. TV is a friendly pleasant place!

[cms36]

Hey nice blog. We're in the DC area as well and have our first visit coming up in July.

[Cashmire]

Thanks, cms36, for your note. I'm a "newbie" when it comes to blogging but I'm enjoying.

I hope you have a great time in TV in July.