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Here’s a warm welcome to all new Villagers! This is the perfect thread for all newbies to introduce themselves. Please ONLY post new member INTRODUCTIONS here! If you have any questions about how to navigate the forum or any posting concerns, check out our tutorial videos.

Sub-Forums: Videos on how to use Talk of The Villages website, Frequently asked questions on how to use the Talk of The Villages website

This thread is dedicated to all things related to The Villages, Florida. Feel free to talk about anything relating to life or general activities in The Villages. Any discussion not directly related to The Villages should be placed in the "Non Village" discussion forum.

Sub-Forums: The Villages Florida News Alerts and Updates, TOTV Website Support and Testing, Chatters Talk: Happy or Sad

If you want to post a topic that doesn’t pertain to The Villages at all, this is the thread for you. Celebrity birthdays, ufo sightings, alligators in Florida, and more!

Sub-Forums: Current Events and News

With over 90 miles of golf cart paths spread throughout The Villages and numerous roads, it's easy to get lost from time to time. Ready to never take another wrong turn? Get the Ultimate golf cart and car GPS for The Villages now! This thread is intended to provide app updates and for users to post questions or concerns.

Thinking of moving to The Villages, but not entirely sure what to expect? What do the current residents think? What do you need to know before you move to The Villages? Here feel free to address all of your questions and concerns with current residents to help in your decision to move.

Villagers should not depend just on the yellow pages, newspapers or internet searches for selecting companies who provide home projects and services. Any business can buy internet search positions & advertising spaces to “sell you” on their company claiming they are the best but many don’t measure up. TOTV Home Improvement & Contractors section saves homeowners time by leveraging over 100,000 registered users giving their feedback, voting on 5 star ratings and links to the Better Business Bureau (BBB). These and much more are all below to keep Villagers getting the best options while keeping businesses and contractors honest in what they are offering.If you have over ten posts and want to review a contractor, you can here.

READ BEFORE POSTING. They build it, fix it, sell it, install it. YOU NEED AT LEAST 10 POSTS TO RECOMMEND A CONTRACTOR OR SERVICE. Any user with less than 10 posts WILL have their recommendation removed. Find ratings here.

Sub-Forums: Home Improvement Section with Ratings and Reviews

Birthday greetings to anybody and everybody. Villages residents, TOTV members, children, grandchildren.

Here is the spot to discuss all general things about the stock market and investments. Anything you read here is from non-professionals and should not be taken as investment advice. Anyone seeking professional investment advice can look here.

This forum is dedicated to all those who love digging their hands in dirt to create beautiful gardens or anyone seeking a new landscaper. Reminder: anyone who wishes to recommend a landscaper must have at least ten posts or else will be deleted.

Welcome all weather watchers! Come here for all of your updates on weather affecting The Villages, Florida. You can find updates about hurricane season, air quality, and more.

Everything for Healthcare needs!! Alphabetical Listings, Diversified Categories, Directions, 5 Star Ratings and Read/Make Reviews. You can find Family Doctors, Specialists, Dentists and even Assisted Living facilities that Villagers rate and write reviews all in this section!

This forum is dedicated to all things about health. All issues relating to health, dental, physicians, dentists, medical testing, and health insurance. If you are looking for healthcare recommendations, click here!

Sub-Forums: Healthcare & Medical Recommendations

This section is dedicated in remembrance to those loved ones we have lost.

This forum is dedicated to all those foodies in The Villages. Maybe you’ve just had a remarkable restaurant you want to share or maybe you need to warn other Villagers of poor health scores or service. Maybe you are on the hunt for the best pizza in town or just want ideas for new places to try. For anyone else in the mood cooking-in tonight, check out Villages Kitchen for recipe ideas.

Computers, Peripherals, Tablets, Cell Phones, etc. Post all your technology related questions here. Click here if you need looking for professional tech help.

Your feedback is always welcome on how to improve the website/mobile experience. ONLY specific suggestions should go here and screen shots are helpful. General complaining will be deleted. We are looking for specific constructive feedback on how to make a better experience. Any other questions or concerns can be sent here.