[Layaway Queen]

Hello everyone,

Could someone tell me what is the closest rec centre to our village of Amelia. We are renting a house in May for a month and will be in the town of Amelia and wanted to know for sure which centre was the closest. I thought it was the Allamanda Centre but now I am not sure.

Any help would be so appreciated.

thank you,
sincerely,
layaway queen

[ajbrown]

I am in Mallory, I would say Odell, then Coconut Cove...

Check this out.
http://thevillages.com/Recreation/recmappop-lg.asp

[graciegirl]

It is Odell and Odell has the family pool and the mail drop at Hadley has the adult pool. Come on down. I probably will be sitting by the pool. Email me first and we can chat.

[chuckster]

recommend checking the villages phone book on arrival. Loaded with info in front section. for example pg. 13 has a recreation map. Should be required reading as a source of info regarding the villages.
Also purchase a map (5.00) from banner mercantile or championship pro shops. It covers the villages even showing cart paths (in brown) that are not part of the streets. Best purchase I made for info...........Hope this helps.

[bobcat]

How can we obtain The Villages phone book? Sounds like a great resource for those who are planning a move to TV, or even for those planning a visit. Thanks for the info.

[Number 6]

We go to Odell. The closest adult pool to Amelia is, well, Amelia!

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Number 6

We go to Odell. The closest adult pool to Amelia is, well, Amelia!

OH......duh. I am so............blonde.

But Layaway...you can still come to Odell. It is just a very short distance down the street.

[cashman]

Originally Posted by Layaway Queen

Hello everyone,

Could someone tell me what is the closest rec centre to our village of Amelia. We are renting a house in May for a month and will be in the town of Amelia and wanted to know for sure which centre was the closest. I thought it was the Allamanda Centre but now I am not sure.

Any help would be so appreciated.

thank you,
sincerely,
layaway queen

For your safety you should pick one you can reach without going thru a rounabout. Get a villages map and check it out.

[logdog]

We live in Amelia and are within easy walking distance to the Odell Rec Center and the Amelia Postal Center/Adult pool. The nearest Regional Rec Center is Colony Cottage, about 1.5 miles away. Lake Miona Regional Rec Center is probably 2 miles away, 10 minutes by golf cart. Both Regionals do require negotiating round-a-bouts if driving by car.

[graciegirl]

The traffic circles are NOT that bad...I mean..we will scare our new members.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by cashman

For your safety you should pick one you can reach without going thru a rounabout. Get a villages map and check it out.

This advice is foolish!

[frannieb]

They scare me Gracie...we are on the opposite side of the Amelia pool in Amelia village for next year but I don't think O'Dell there is high in traffic and no roundabouts!! No tunnels either from what i could see.

[Bill-n-Brillo]

Originally Posted by chuckster

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Also purchase a map (5.00) from banner mercantile or championship pro shops. ........

To add onto what chuckster offered - - - - The maps are available at the TV sales centers as well.

Bill

[Pturner]

Hi Layaway,
Enjoy your stay! In addition to the closest recreation center, you might want to check out a few of the others. They are all lovely and have different themes and decorations. If there's a particular activity you like, and the times it is available at the closest rec center are not the most convenient for you, you'll be able to find the same activity at different times at another recreation center.

Can't wait to hear about your visit, so please keep us posted.

[wendyquat]

I don't see what all the fuss is about a roundabout. Take your time, open your eyes and drive defensibly. For Heavens sake, it's common sense!