[senior citizen]

Originally Posted by villages07

Free admission to Polo on Fridays.

Watch softball games at SaddleBrook and Buffalo Ridge.

Listen to various musical groups practice at Rec centers... We play mahjong at Laurel Manor on Wednesday morning and Jazz Band workshop is practicing...Live entertainment!!!

Ditto the polo.........

Everyone was very very impressed with the polo grounds, the polo matches, etc. and the fact that THE VILLAGES even had a polo grounds.

Even for those who had never ever seen a polo match, but loved horses, the gorgeous blue skies and setting were really really nice.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by lovesports

You are just going to love it here. Any interest you could have is here. That is why we are growing so fast.
I play a great deal of sports. Swim, Golf, Volleyball-all 3 kinds(water,sand,indoor) Many car groups and biker groups. We do quite a bit with our neighborhood groups. As you know via pms I broke my leg. I never had so many cards, plants, dinners etc. All my groups are like family.
I tell everyone get out and try them all and then pick the ones you like. I have many very close friends here. But like you I am very social.
I also do Mensa. Good speakers. You won't be able to keep up with it all.

I want to apologize to you lovesports. At first I thought you were Larry Wilson who disappeared. This post made me see you were not.

Welcome to the forum. I hope your leg is well and you are loving sports again.

My husband loves the woodworking shop and I love the quilters groups.

[CarGuys]

The wood working shop. Do they have apprentice lessons there or can you join and just learn from mentors?

What is the cost for the wood shop.

I would like to learn how to measure twice and cut once.

[bkcunningham1]

Originally Posted by CarGuys

The wood working shop. Do they have apprentice lessons there or can you join and just learn from mentors?

What is the cost for the wood shop.

I would like to learn how to measure twice and cut once.

We were given a behind the scenes, private tour of The Villages Woodshop. It is unbelievable. From their website:

One Time Wood Shop Fee:
The one-time (as long as you maintain your membership) Wood Shop fee is applied to the wood shop capital acquisition and improvement fund. This fund is used to purchase new equipment or upgrade current equipment with new features.


Member ............................ $150.00
Household ... (two members in the same household). . . $225.00


Annual Dues: $55.00 (2012)


The annual dues are applied to the on-going operations of the Wood Shop including provision of consumables (glue, sandpaper, etc.), maintenance of equipment and the building interior, and procurement of new hand and small tools. Exterior facility maintenance is provided by the VCDD as part of the long-term tenant agreement between the VCDD and The Villages Woodworker's Club.

Certification Class

Members are required to attend a certification class that is intended primarily to enforce your knowledge of the various machinery available in the wood shop, familiarize you with the safe operation of each major piece of equipment, and to give you a thorough overview of the woodworking facility. Certification classes are held at scheduled times throughout the calendar year. You will be provided with the current schedule at the time you join the club.

Service requirement

In addition all members are required to serve as either a Monitor or Tool Crib Operator for a total of 12 hours per calendar year. Each session of Monitor/Tool Crib consists of four (4) continuous hours (a "shift"), either in the morning or afternoon. These sessions will be scheduled at the time you pay your dues. Training for this duty is required and can be done any Wednesday morning from 9:00 to approximately 10:30. A refresher class is required every other year.

Important General requirement

Because it is s a Club, the life of the organization depends solely on its members and their active degree of involvement in the management and governance. It is hoped - even expected - that the member will take an active interest in the Club and do all they can to help it function productively. It is hoped that you will take it upon yourself to improve your knowledge and skill at woodworking regardless of your entry skills. Basically, you must have a willingness to be involved.

Join The VWC

Villages Woodworker's Club

[George Bieniaszek]

Every so often, my wife and I will pack up the golf cart with some snacks or sandwichs, a mandatory bottle of wine, bag chairs and small table and head out to the polo grounds for a little picnic for a couple of hours. A lap or two walking around the polo fields (approx. 1 mile per lap) for a little exercise as a bonus

Something to read and just enjoy the quiet peacefulness of a nice day!!

Perfect way to spend an afternoon!!

[looneycat]

exec golf and drivin around looking for matzoh!

[CarGuys]

Originally Posted by bkcunningham1

We were given a behind the scenes, private tour of The Villages Woodshop. It is unbelievable. From their website:

One Time Wood Shop Fee:
The one-time (as long as you maintain your membership) Wood Shop fee is applied to the wood shop capital acquisition and improvement fund. This fund is used to purchase new equipment or upgrade current equipment with new features.


Member ............................ $150.00
Household ... (two members in the same household). . . $225.00


Annual Dues: $55.00 (2012)


The annual dues are applied to the on-going operations of the Wood Shop including provision of consumables (glue, sandpaper, etc.), maintenance of equipment and the building interior, and procurement of new hand and small tools. Exterior facility maintenance is provided by the VCDD as part of the long-term tenant agreement between the VCDD and The Villages Woodworker's Club.

Certification Class

Members are required to attend a certification class that is intended primarily to enforce your knowledge of the various machinery available in the wood shop, familiarize you with the safe operation of each major piece of equipment, and to give you a thorough overview of the woodworking facility. Certification classes are held at scheduled times throughout the calendar year. You will be provided with the current schedule at the time you join the club.

Service requirement

In addition all members are required to serve as either a Monitor or Tool Crib Operator for a total of 12 hours per calendar year. Each session of Monitor/Tool Crib consists of four (4) continuous hours (a "shift"), either in the morning or afternoon. These sessions will be scheduled at the time you pay your dues. Training for this duty is required and can be done any Wednesday morning from 9:00 to approximately 10:30. A refresher class is required every other year.

Important General requirement

Because it is s a Club, the life of the organization depends solely on its members and their active degree of involvement in the management and governance. It is hoped - even expected - that the member will take an active interest in the Club and do all they can to help it function productively. It is hoped that you will take it upon yourself to improve your knowledge and skill at woodworking regardless of your entry skills. Basically, you must have a willingness to be involved.

Join The VWC

Villages Woodworker's Club

Sounds well organized and and a safe fun atmosphere. I sure those that love the smell of cutting boards are Happy to find this club!

Wish I could have a Automotive Tech Car Repair and Educational Club. But the cost would be prohibitive! Althought I would be glad to spend the money if TV gave me the GO!

Thanks