We escaped California almost three years ago and have never had second thoughts. We fly back from time to time when we need our mountain fix or to taste fine California wine (and order a few cases). Coincidently just this week I have met several happy transplanted Californians. You will be able to touch and feel The Villages experience when you do your lifestyle visit.

Move here, you'll love it. Moved here 21 years ago at age 47. Never had a problem with finding people my age. Move in age here keeps getting younger and younger. My neighborhood north of 466 is quickly changing with original purchasers leaving for assisted living or moving to be with kids and younger people in their 50s and early 60s moving in, so you'll find people your age everywhere. I used to live in LA. This is 1000 times better. Come on a visit for a few weeks, rent a golf cart, drive all around and ask everyone you meet how they like it here and if they would do it again. You'll find that the majority will say yes they would, but should have done it earlier when they were younger. Hope to see you here soon. You'll love it.

I have watched his videos, they are very good.

Thank you so much for the words of advise, sounds like a good plan.

https://www.districtgov.org/images/d...bs-Listing.pdf

I hope this works.

Retirement
 

You there is a very active Republican club with many single members

It did! Thank you.

As opposed to us that have lived decades in a progressive area who were bullied, threatened, and intimidated into silence for daring to have opposing thoughts. There are like, 6 places in the U.S. where we can be ourselves while the progressives can say, do, and feel what they want - demonstrably and vociferously - without fear of reprisal, disdain, professional censure or physical injury nearly everywhere else in the country and on every college campus, government agency, tech corporation, etc. Surely you won't take this bastion away from us?

Same. LASO/OCSD w a little time in Gardena and Anaheim.

Happy to hear this! I’m native Californian for 68 yrs now, and can’t wait to move to TV. Hubs is native Michigander, but has been in Calif since 1974 straight out of college. He’s ready to move on too. We did our lifestyle visit in June, and have wished we were back there ever since. Hopefully our home will sell soon so we can get back to the fun, and wet stuff (rain!). 😅

Vince, I moved to The Villages from Thousand Oaks about 2 years ago and love it. Some noticeable differences you have to travel about an hour for things you are accustomed to such as COSTCO, restaurant variety, etc. Also, the weather is much different especially if you plan on living here full time.

I believe the club you will be interested is called South of 60. I'm in my 50's and loving TV.

I moved here with my husband when I was 51 years old. I'm now 73 and I love it here as much if not more than when I first moved to The Villages. Do the lifestyle package and then maybe rent for a couple of months to make sure. If you golf you'll be in 7th heaven. By the way, there are over 3000 clubs and I'm sure you will find many that are what you want. Come visit, you'll love it!

I moved in Los Angeles from Orlando in ‘93 and just moved to TV a year ago, though i was born and raised in Leesburg so, I’ve literally watched TV grow from it’s conception.

South of 44 is where the “younger” people seem to be but you’ll definitely be one of the youngest ones. That’s how I feel anyway. I never did a lifestyle visit but did stay in an airbnb north of 44 and bought new south of 44. They have a really different vibe. Good luck! I’m sure you’ll enjoy it here. I’ve only encountered rude people on this site. Never in person anywhere out and about. It’s easy to meet people.

How funny! We are in Thousand Oaks. Looking to move there full time, so yep the stuff you mentioned is our biggest concerns (Costco, weather, and for us Trader Joe’s), but I think we’ll adjust eventually. Won’t miss the drought and wildfires.

Good neighbors are nice
 

But those with whom you share activities will most likely become your closest friends.
QUOTE=mtdjed;2129393]I moved here when I was 62 and into a neighborhood of like aged persons. I had commented to my real estate agent that the "New Area" didn't look as mature as some of the older areas. His comment was that "mature areas" equal mature people. What that means is that people older than you with different interests and abilities. So, what I would suggest is an area that is closest to your age and interests.

Recall that birds of a feather flock together.[/QUOTE]

If true, that makes 20% under 55.

0.20 x 125,000 = a lot.

2% would be 2,500

20% would be 25,000

How old, who cares...
 

The discussion of “Younger versus Older” retirees within a retirement community is very illogical in my opinion. When someone is of age to live in a 55+ community such as TV does age really matter that much? At his stage of one’s life maximizing enjoyment should be first on the list. As a single female in her early 60’s I have no issues dating a man in his 50’s or 70’s, if you enjoy someone’s company, age should be a non-factor.

“We are living in an interminable succession of absurdities imposed by the myopic logic of short-term thinking.” ~ Jacques Yves Cousteau

Thank you for the input. There is a lot of misinformation about TV and in doing my research I've found many answers, and more questions.

I'm from southern Orange County. Moved here following a bunch of neighbors that are all very active in sports and activities. In the new areas you will find people even in their 40s that have retired. On my block the average age looks to be younger than the northern Spanish Springs area since we are in the new homes.

Every section will have turnover.

When people pass on, or move to different facilities, they are typically replaced by younger people...

It happens in my neighborhood up North and it happens in TV...

Same Monarch Beach. Essentially Salt Creek Beach area. The Shores.

There are activities for every possible activity. Left handed CPA archery? Wednesdays. MBA holders who like calligraphy, second Thursday of each month. Try not to take any negative post personally. I am from NY and wear a "Don't NY my Florida" shirt. The sentiment is actually greater in Sarasota, where I am during the week. Being younger (i'm upper 50's) is a plus as we tend to be better able to enjoy all that TV has to offer. Then again I play tennis with a 90 year old who soundly beats me. Would not shock me to find there is a club for people into being beaten, but I digress.

Wow, do they ask for your birth certificate or some other proof of age. I'm 57 but have the appearance of a bronze 35 year old god. Thinking I can fool them for a few years past 60, but not if they check ID's.

lol

Yep

So bronze, like the way baby shoes we’re bronzed in the 50’s:1rotfl:

The smallpox scar won't let you fake 35.:D

Will be a culture shock coming from LA, regarding weather. May-Mid October hot and humid. Suggest renting 1st. A lot of singlle woman in TV and most are looking for active men

California to TV
 

That's the plan

Me too

Absolutely tons people your age and single . I’m single and did the same research etc. Did Life Style visit and everyone is happy to answer questions and you’ll find TV is very friendly . Everyone experienced same things moving here and hundreds of people from California ! I’d recommend if you love biking, nature, baseball, astronomy, wood working, air gun, archery, swimming, younger population buy South of 44. I watched a lot of Jerry and Linda the Newcomers and Rusty Nelson on YouTube.

Hi Vince.... I moved here two years ago next March. I am your age and I have found that it is a BIG challenge to meet singles our age here and date. The VAST majority are older than us. Don't discount them though, their spunky and some run circles around many 30 year olds. However, I understand and it's not easy at all unless you're interested in attractive older women or Central Florida Locals. I have recently notice a few more of us than I have in the past so maybe the next wave is upon us and WE will be the aged majority at some point in the future. Theres so much here though that change is for certain. Best of Luck!

Thank you for the info. I sent you a PM......

can I see her pic in a bikini? LOL

Yes you can find 'young clubs" in TV, but please also be open-minded to get along with people of all ages.

A LOT of tennis, a LOT of volley ball, a LOT Of water polo/volley ball. We have been here 18 years, came in our 50's, still do TKD and scuba (also Karate clubs here, snorkeling , canoe, and kayaking are VERY popular here and all over Florida. Don't be surprised though, if you go to Karate group, or TKD group and find 2, 3, 4th dan black belt men and women in their 70's and even 80's. I'd say to you it is more a matter of YOUR physical and mental health, than your age, as to which of the over 3,000 activities, lessons, and clubs you wish to participate in ! You have probably already seen the list of singles clubs. There are quite a lot, but there are also many associated with local churches that are not listed in the Villages weekly rec guide. At least on area church has weekly singles volleyball in their family center gym, probably others also, and do not require church membership to play, open to anyone in the community.