we have discussed this issue many times, and obviously people who are not dating are not affected by it at all....but singles who want to enjoy their amenites with the person they are dating are often denied this simple joy. true, there are many places, fortunately, where anyone can participate, such as country clubs and restaurants and movie theatres...but if you want to play cards or see a play at Lake Miona or attend a club meeting or dance, your dates are limited to villagers or someone who lives more than fifty miles away, which is not likely. the simplest solution is a companion pass to be held by the single resident and used for their dates only when accompanied by them.
personally i am sick of talking about this but would very much appreciate anyone with the patience to pursue the issue lighting the fire under the singles community. :)

Yes, TV is a great place to be a "senior" single. One of my friends (age 60) just said yesterday that outside of TV, she feels "old" but in TV, she feels "young"!

[QUOTE=chachacha;973521]well, i came to a realization this summer while visiting my daughter and family....there i am grandma, the old person....here i am chachacha, a "hot chick" by our standards :) i feel like i am still leading an active and relevant life. heck, Maybe even thought i was a celebrity! i am sure every person our age can appreciate being among peers no matter what their interests happen to be.

My sister and I just bought a house together. We are, at this stage in our lives, single. If I was home in Jersey alone I would be staying in the house trying to keep warm. I look forward to getting involved and meeting lots of new people, especially those who are single and very young minded. I also know that I will feel comfortable doing things on my own here. Just remember, "Don't look back, you're not going in that direction". Lorraine

There is indeed a problem for singles who may meet a "local"non-villager who cannot attend social and club event with them. Luckily my BF is a Villager still, this is an unfair policy for a single here. We should be able to get one pass for a significant other regardless of the county in which they live.

This is a major concern to me.:agree:

i suggest all newbies mention this to their sales associates as a detriment. once a year there is a meeting where about four years ago we presented a petition with about four hundred signatures but were told it had already been discussed that year so come back again next year...i am just tired of it...we need an activist! any volunteers?

Where did you meet him?

Would anybody hazard a guess on the ratio of single men to single women in The Villages?

During my three visits several singles informed me that the practice in The Villages was to request and obtain separate checks. Perhaps the bars and restaurants in TV are familiar with and accepting of this practice. In most places they want to give one check to the whole table. Period.

I returned this winter as a new widow. My husband and I have been snowbirds here for 4 years. I really wondered if I would enjoy TV as a single 52 year old woman. Although it is most certainly different, I can say single life here is much fuller and kinder to us than I think it is almost anywhere else. I have not attended any "singles" activities yet but am gearing up to take that plunge. Fortunately, I do have single friends to go to the movies, play a game of golf or pickleball with. I highly recommend TV as a single person and as a snowbird!

welcome, natalie....my sincerest condolences on the loss of your husband. you will be very welcome to join any of us when you are ready, and many of us, myself included, understand the devastation of grief....but you WILL have a happy life again although it may seem impossible now. i hope you will decide to attend our Meet and Greet on feb 20 at three thirty in lake sumter landing square...friendship available :)

Very nicely said Miss ChaChaCha. My condolences to Natalie as well. She will be welcomed by everyone we know with open arms.

You are very correct. We saw you chachacha at the piano bar. We are all still young.

I am single and moving to TV in April. Would like to join some singles groups.
Send me the information.

check out the recreation news when you arrive for the regular clubs, which are many and varied...as for our "unclub", just watch this forum or better yet post that you are here and what you would like to do, a movie, lunch, golf etc and see what happens...we would be happy to do another meet and greet when you are here! the last one had about twenty five happy folks....let us know!

I became a widower in 2014, I now will moving to our home single. hope to have the opportunity to meet everyone in June when I get there. Thank you all, everyone seems so welcoming!!

It is very welcoming and unlonely.

I know exactly how you feel. I moved here to the villages and look forward to meeting new people. When you are here let me know. We can meet in Sumter Landing. Lorraine

Will do, THANKS!!!!!

Who / where do I get a companion pass? Thankyou for your time. Bill

Bill, what are you asking? Have not heard of....

"Guest IDs" are obtained at certain major Rec Centers.

Any TV singles feel the need to do any OLD or do you meet enough potential dating partners IRL?

Manaboutown--You have been here 3 times and you have over 12 hundred post and
your still asking questions.

time for me to make a drink

All the support groups for singles, activities, etc

After checking a few on line dating sites it seems quite a few women residing in The Villages have profiles posted. I did not check for men's profiles.

Anyone in The Villages having success with OLD?

Hi Bob, I have been on POF but would prefer to meet someone by chance. When you are back in The Villages let's meet. Lorraine

I think it might be easier for a man than a woman, since they say the ratio of single women to men is 19-1. I have a friend who is attractive, funny, fun to be with but she cannot seem to find a niche in TV. I am hoping to help her because I dread losing her as a friend. Any pointers I could give her?

There is no magic answer. I have met many nice people but unfortunately the spark is usually missing or we just were not meant to be a fit. I know that the chance of meeting someone will be greater the more I participate and stay active. The weather and the activities here in the Villages give us lots of opportunities to meet new people. I will not stop looking to meet someone or have another person in my life I can call a friend.

IMHO it takes at least a year to adjust to living in a new area. The important thing is to get out and meet people and make some new friends. That is difficult but having moved several times during my lifetime i have found it must be done. In TV it is far easier than in most communities. In my time there I connected with far more folks than I could have in most places.

A 19-1 f/m ratio seems way over the top to me. Based on the time I have spent in TV it might be 5-3 at most. Women tend to get out more and go places with groups of their friends so it may appear there are far more women than men but the census results show otherwise. Of course women statistically outlive men so that does have a bearing on the f/m ratio as one ages.

Our TOTV "Queen" , cha cha cha, should be back in a week or so as I recall, and then I'll schedule a combo welcome back, and meet and greet for newer singles, event.

Hola from Argentina...

Feliz Pascua, Kitty.