[Emmakrock@yahoo.com]

No they didn't, they wanted money! Nothing else

[Emmakrock@yahoo.com]

I have a question so if you lost your legs would you sue the villages because you can't golf?

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by kstew43

not saying anything derogatory in regards to your comment but...

my twirler teacher said she was only being paid $45 for the 6 week class she taught...... and we met in a vacant storefront in spanish springs.

Not much compensation for her considering there were 8 classmates paying between $35 and $55 each to the LLC.

My French teacher and her husband teach a combined 45 courses in language, computer skills, and genealogy. So it's a very large part of their income.

[Emmakrock@yahoo.com]

That is terrible.. For the families and kids that will be affected...oh wait no one cares about their rights

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by billethkid

How is this such a surprise to so many?

Of all the issues that are in TV, good or bad or just informative, how did this one sneak under the radar of knowledgeable residents and management? (if it did that is).

How did this major element of TV life style process toward demise with no clamor along the way to closure?

I believe it's because the developer plays everything so close to the vest. Residents are the last to know about changes. In this case, that may not have been a good thing.

[Emmakrock@yahoo.com]

To clear this up , they were offered help. But that was not good enough

[Lesdavenator]

I hope Louis Schwartz and friends think long and hard about the 200 teachers who lost their jobs and the 18,000 Villagers who are now denied the joy of learning in this environment.
Most of us, who have disabilities would NOT have chosen to hurt so many innocents by pushing for a settlement that made keeping this wonderful opportunity available.
Somebody's mother must be proud.

[Villageswimmer]

Originally Posted by VillagerNut

I have lived in The Villages for 11 years. Not once have I heard about this lawsuit that has been going on for eight years. Why? If there would've been some public notice about this lawsuit, I am sure villagers would have stepped up to raise funds to accommodate whatever needed to happen to resolve this lawsuit. I have a hard time understanding how the accommodations could not happen. If they needed a hearing loop installed or whatever within the building I'm sure the money could've been raised to make that happen. But without the public knowing the situation we could not help. Now I hope someone will step up to the plate to figure out what can be resolved to rectify and revive the Lifelong Learning College.

Lawsuits and discord don't sell houses.

[Walt.]

Originally Posted by Lesdavenator

I hope Louis Schwartz and friends think long and hard about the 200 teachers who lost their jobs and the 18,000 Villagers who are now denied the joy of learning in this environment.
Most of us, who have disabilities would NOT have chosen to hurt so many innocents by pushing for a settlement that made keeping this wonderful opportunity available.
Somebody's mother must be proud.

I don't think they'll read your message. Probably busy trying to think of their link to asbestos...

[YouNeverKnow]

Originally Posted by Lesdavenator

I hope Louis Schwartz and friends think long and hard about the 200 teachers who lost their jobs and the 18,000 Villagers who are now denied the joy of learning in this environment.
Most of us, who have disabilities would NOT have chosen to hurt so many innocents by pushing for a settlement that made keeping this wonderful opportunity available.
Somebody's mother must be proud.

The 18,000 were just the people that were enrolled for the upcoming semester that starts Jan. 5th. This is going to affect many more than 18,000!

[kstew43]

I still don't understand why these 32 villagers are taking all the blame for TV shutting down the LLC.

They didn't shut the doors...The Developer did.

Let me pose something to you.....if/when somebody becomes seriously hurt because of a argument with a seat saver at the squares and sues and then developer shuts down the entertainment... will you again blame the hurt villager, or the developer for not having proper security.

in essence I believe its the same thing....

Think about the real parties who are at fault in this situation and how a little money could have prevented this issue.

[kstew43]

Originally Posted by Villageswimmer

Lawsuits and discord don't sell houses.

thats so true....,this once again will be remedied ....I have confidence.

[Taltarzac725]

Hope some good will come out of all this. Maybe we can start a Petition to get back the Life Learning College and get people involved with paying the fees needed to accommodate those with hearing loss.

http://www.thepetitionsite.com/create-a-petition.html

Start a petition * Change.org

[FrankieDee]

Starting to read the lawsuit and it is very clearly attacking the Resident Lifestyle Groups, i.e. the clubs, that they also do not meet the ADA guidelines. Is this closing of the LLC the start? Next, the attack will begin on the clubs - the main reason some of us chose this retirement community over hundreds of others? I have not read the whole thing, but the fact that the LLC closed with no warning - will we wake up next week and read that every club no longer be allowed to operate or meet in Villages properties. This is extremely disappointing that this has happened and I fear for what is going to happen to our whole chosen lifestyle.....

[Bonnevie]

Originally Posted by kstew43

I still don't understand why these 32 villagers are taking all the blame for TV shutting down the LLC.

They didn't shut the doors...The Developer did.

Let me pose something to you.....if/when somebody becomes seriously hurt because of a argument with a seat saver at the squares and sues and then developer shuts down the entertainment... will you again blame the hurt villager, or the developer for not having proper security.

in essence I believe its the same thing....

Think about the real parties who are at fault in this situation and how a little money could have prevented this issue.

I can see this point. and, of course, many times it's necessary to take court action for a cause. but one also hears about people who look for cases that are winnable and chose to sue. We don't know the entire story. Why a compromise couldn't have been reached. But again, compensatory damages....that means money for those that filed, not just the change they say they want to allow them to attend. How much money were they asking for? I feel there's an element of greed in this. I don't think anyone wants to deny them access and certainly we should have been afforded an opportunity to willingly give a little more. hopefully, there's still a chance of resolution.