[La lamy]

Like others have said, morning open play pickleball is a great place to meet buddies if you're into that sport. Table tennis, beach pickleball, water volleyball, and many more are all good opportunities to meet people. Look at the activities schedule, pick and choose, bring your Village ID. Welcome and enjoy!

[Janeyp]

SITV is a very active group of sinles who play pickleball/bocce ball/water volleyball, golf, have socials, pop-up happy hours, etc. This not a dating site, just singles enjoying The Villages. It's very well organized and a great website with a calendar that shows the multiple activities. Participate in as few or many as you like. Only single residents can belong. Check it out!!

[rsmurano]

For pickleball, go to a rec center that matches your level of play, you will have more fun and have a good chance of getting included in like groups. Start with Everglades or Ezell, and if your level of play is more advanced, then there are other courts you can go to

[JWGifford]

Originally Posted by RICH1

There is 100k people here! Don’t rush into a relationship! Enjoy your freedom and live the dream before someone rips your heart out and steals your soul !

That escalated quickly. 😂

[Boston-Sean]

Originally Posted by MrFlorida

Hang out at City Fire, flash some big bucks and maybe you'll get lucky.

That place sounds awful. I'm not surprised it's in the Northern section of the villages.

Are there any places like that further south? I want to be sure I don't accidentally end up in one of them on my next visit.

[writerslife]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

Hi -
I’m literally days/weeks from purchasing in TV (The village of Richmond - Fingers crossed, as this village location is extremely popular with people seeking new builds). I’m a single 61 year old male, that will be all-about pickleball/bocce ball/water volleyball, and to a lesser-extent golf. I love having a late afternoon glass of wine at either Harvest or Blue Fin, grabbing a bite there, and then moving onto Brownwood square for entertainment. I’m pretty social, and have found it easy to meet people while eating at the bar, at the squares, having coffee, at the pools and rec centers, etc. I did two lifestyle visits this summer, and have been doing homework on TV daily for about five years, so I feel I have a real good grasp of TV. I’ll be coming back out for a few weeks in a few days. Here is my question — How can I quickly get paired up with a partner or team to engage in the activities I listed? Do I just contact the various clubs, and do they pair me up? I know I’ll eventually meet people who share my interests, but until I do, how do I “hit the ground running” and engage in these activities? Thanks for your replies, and so looking forward to becoming a TV resident and member of the community very soon!😀

If I were you, my 1st priority above and beyond Villages partnering would be the elevation of my property...and how well it's going to weather this hurricane. Hopefully you have or will purchase a FEMA flood policy on top of your homeowners insurance. Then go have your fun.

[Laurawilcox]

We have enjoyed meeting several new people on the Facebook page for our Village suggest you look for the Page for Richmond. Ours is Social Club not sure what yours would be but I am sure someone can advise you.

[temartin]

Check out www.pickleballcommunity.com. There are huge clubs for picklers. It's a great time with great people.

[Birdrm]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

OMG! Sounds like somebody done somebody wrong, big time. 😨

Actually, I read the post that OP wanted to pair up for sports and other social activities, not necessarily a romantic pairing.
While I consider your advice basically sound, I admit it startled me a bit. Somebody needs a drink to calm him down. Me. One 18yo single malt, 2oz strait up.

Now, back to the hurricane coverage for relaxation. 😎

I read your post a little to fast and quickly thought you were recommending an 18 yo for this 61 yo man The single malt is a much better choice!

[tchiravolo]

I just moved into St Johns, southern most section right near the Okahumpka Rec Center. My wife and I did the Lifestyle visit a year+ ago, then rented in Citrus Grove this past Feb-Apr. Decided this is where we wanted to be, and closed on the house in St. Johns in May. I was rated 3.5 by the Villages Pickleball Community. I'll be checking out the play at Water Lily (closest courts to where I'm at). If that doesn't work out for me, I'll be heading to Ezell Rec Center, where I played just about every day during our rental period. A great group of players - mostly intermediate to advanced players. Depending on your level, either of those 2 locations could work. Once the Richmond courts are opened, that'll obviously be a great option for you...and me as well (5 minute golf cart ride). I'm an avid golfer as well - @ a 15 handicap. Hope this helps, and if you want to hit a few pickleballs, or golf balls, let me know.

[jrussellfl@aol.com]

Join Single in the Villages. They have many social activities and organized sports.

[PugMom]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

Just to clarify - I’m not looking for any romantic pairings - lol - just anyone to share my activities with 😀

well, welcome aboard! there's no doubt you will run into many like yourself, it just happens. theVillages has a list of clubs, as posted above. it's an excellent place to start, & i envy the area you will be moving into,--very nice!

[Susansquire]

Join groups on Facebook- by searching for your interests- clubs are listed in the back of the Rec newspaper that comes out every Thursday-

[DaleDivine]

Originally Posted by tchiravolo

I just moved into St Johns, southern most section right near the Okahumpka Rec Center. My wife and I did the Lifestyle visit a year+ ago, then rented in Citrus Grove this past Feb-Apr. Decided this is where we wanted to be, and closed on the house in St. Johns in May. I was rated 3.5 by the Villages Pickleball Community. I'll be checking out the play at Water Lily (closest courts to where I'm at). If that doesn't work out for me, I'll be heading to Ezell Rec Center, where I played just about every day during our rental period. A great group of players - mostly intermediate to advanced players. Depending on your level, either of those 2 locations could work. Once the Richmond courts are opened, that'll obviously be a great option for you...and me as well (5 minute golf cart ride). I'm an avid golfer as well - @ a 15 handicap. Hope this helps, and if you want to hit a few pickleballs, or golf balls, let me know.

Wellll, there you go... Meeting people already. GET THAT ID FIRST THING...

[Bilyclub]

Originally Posted by Boston-Sean

That place sounds awful. I'm not surprised it's in the Northern section of the villages.

Are there any places like that further south? I want to be sure I don't accidentally end up in one of them on my next visit.

One of the City Fire's is in Brownwood which is not considered North. Maybe when Eastport opens Brownwood will be called the Center Section.