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paulajr 06-14-2023 06:53 AM
Golf
 
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Originally Posted by Michael 61 (Post 2225928)
This is my first summer here in The Villages. Early mornings are my favorite time — wake up slightly before sunrise, and go for a nice long walk, and then off to either pickleball or golf before it gets too hot. Also, dusk is a great time for another walk around the neighborhood, stopping to chat with neighbors along the way. (Or showing up at the square after 7 or so if I like one of the bands that is playing).

I’ve adjusted my afternoon schedule to stay indoors for the summer (unless I’m at the pool). If I go out, it’s to play rumikub at the rec center. My at-home indoor summer activities so far are working on my genealogy ancestry family trees, catching up on reading, jigsaw puzzles, and binging on old movies on TCM favorites.

Was curious what others are doing to stay busy indoors during the hot afternoon summers?
We love to golf in the afternoon during the summer. Courses are less crowded and the round moves quickly. Bring water and ice…best time of the year!!!

Dlbonivich 06-14-2023 06:54 AM
Go to the gym and work out

Karen M 06-14-2023 06:56 AM
We are staying busy playing billiards. We have just joined a summer league and have gotten several of our friends together to play socially.

Freeda 06-14-2023 07:44 AM
We have A-list memberships at the AMC theaters so movie prices are very cheap. Average as little as $2 per movie. We drive to the Lake Square mall to mall walk in ac and go to a movie; we shop, do errands, and/or eat out during these fun afternoons. Maybe a stop at a square for music on the way home. And we can go to AMCs anywhere, so sometimes we do these outings at Disney Springs, Altamonte mall, or other nearby cities.

Barborv 06-14-2023 07:59 AM
There are SO MANY indoor activities throughout the day all year long. Pick up your recreation paper at a rec. center. Or go on
thevillages.com and go to the calendar. You sound like a pretty active person in the early mornings! (I'm still sleeping)LOL

Stu from NYC 06-14-2023 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Blackbird45 (Post 2226135)
When you say discussion groups, what do you mean and where do they meet?
Talks about weather, science and technology, civil discourse about interesting topics, there are at least a dozen.

Watch the Sun and you will see them.

Blackbird45 06-14-2023 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 2226268)
Talks about weather, science and technology, civil discourse about interesting topics, there are at least a dozen.

Watch the Sun and you will see them.
I did find a site on the internet: Villages Discussion Groups
Thanks!

Smalley 06-14-2023 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by nn0wheremann (Post 2226204)
Siesta. See, I’m getting multicultural in my old age.
There are yoga classes available in the afternoon. Look through the weekly rec section. Also some afternoon Tai Chi classes. Have you been to First Responders Rec Center? It is terrific! The wall exhibits to honor first responders are fascinating. Also lots of indoor games for a brutally hot afternoon. Welcome to TV! This is our first summer as well.

3105boy 06-14-2023 01:15 PM
Go Bowling
 
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Originally Posted by Michael 61 (Post 2225928)
This is my first summer here in The Villages. Early mornings are my favorite time — wake up slightly before sunrise, and go for a nice long walk, and then off to either pickleball or golf before it gets too hot. Also, dusk is a great time for another walk around the neighborhood, stopping to chat with neighbors along the way. (Or showing up at the square after 7 or so if I like one of the bands that is playing).

I’ve adjusted my afternoon schedule to stay indoors for the summer (unless I’m at the pool). If I go out, it’s to play rumikub at the rec center. My at-home indoor summer activities so far are working on my genealogy ancestry family trees, catching up on reading, jigsaw puzzles, and binging on old movies on TCM favorites.

Was curious what others are doing to stay busy indoors during the hot afternoon summers?
There are almost 100 lanes of bowling in or near TV and the A/C and beer are cold! The most open bowling is in the summer. Try a “Bad Bowlers League” (8 weeks and a pizza).

Ecuadog 06-14-2023 02:04 PM
Most days, I spend my time getting ready to start a local chapter of the Procrastinators' Club of America.

Stu from NYC 06-14-2023 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Ecuadog (Post 2226369)
Most days, I spend my time getting ready to start a local chapter of the Procrastinators' Club of America.
Should be lots of folks wanting to join

DeborahK 06-14-2023 04:18 PM
Line Dancing!!
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Michael 61 (Post 2225928)
This is my first summer here in The Villages. Early mornings are my favorite time — wake up slightly before sunrise, and go for a nice long walk, and then off to either pickleball or golf before it gets too hot. Also, dusk is a great time for another walk around the neighborhood, stopping to chat with neighbors along the way. (Or showing up at the square after 7 or so if I like one of the bands that is playing).

I’ve adjusted my afternoon schedule to stay indoors for the summer (unless I’m at the pool). If I go out, it’s to play rumikub at the rec center. My at-home indoor summer activities so far are working on my genealogy ancestry family trees, catching up on reading, jigsaw puzzles, and binging on old movies on TCM favorites.

Was curious what others are doing to stay busy indoors during the hot afternoon summers?
Nobody has mentioned Line Dancing!! There's always room for more men.:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:

Michael 61 06-14-2023 04:27 PM
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Originally Posted by DeborahK (Post 2226388)
Nobody has mentioned Line Dancing!! There's always room for more men.:pepper2::pepper2::pepper2:
I get asked almost weekly by women I meet to join line dancing - maybe one day I’ll give it a try 😀

JohnN 06-14-2023 04:42 PM
read a book

DebMil 06-14-2023 04:52 PM
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Originally Posted by dewilson58 (Post 2226149)
Continue with your outdoor activities................jus do them wisely......fluids, breaks, shade, etc.
If only all developers would leave trees for shade


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