[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

The adult pools do not have an attendant on site. If they did the problems of out of compliance activities and non-resident use , under age, etc. Would not be a problem. When issues arise, someone at the associated rec center has to put their job on hold, travel to the pool to try and take charge of a situation after all the miscreants UT on their innocent faces or becom mmomentarily absent. Once the rec center person leaves, all bets are off. Maybe security cameras?

Not correct. They don't put their job on hold. It is their job to monitor the pools and to enforce the rules. Each village rec center manager/employee is responsible for monitoring about 2 to 3 adult pools. They even have a Villages pickup truck for that purpose. They are required to visit every pool several times per day. That is their job. So, there is nothing wrong with asking them to do their job.

[jimjamuser]

Originally Posted by Laura T.

No, they never asked us to leave, but asked us to join them. We were already there, swimming, talking and enjoying ourselves when people started to come in, telling us they were getting ready for a class, and we were "welcome" to join them. We didn't want to join them, we wanted to keep doing what we were doing, but then there were 24 in the pool, each with a noodle and a set of dumbbells, which left no room for anyone else to even move. Think, 24 people with their arms extended at their sides....leaves no room. We watched a bit, then left, realizing we either had to exercise with them, or leave. We were told the class occurs three days a week. Then the leader denies it's a class and when they are checked by The Villages pool checkers, they stop exercising and stand there pretending to swim and socialize so they don't get caught. It feels like high school all over again!

Video tape them and take it to the rec center manager.

[LKvillager]

Originally Posted by Laura T.

Will do! Thank you so much for the info!!

You can find all of the information on all pools and rec center activities by picking up the weekly activity newspaper at any rec center. It clearly lists all of the info you are looking for.

[Number 10 GI]

Originally Posted by Velvet

My parents were here since Mr Shwartz started these pools. The original intent of adult pools was to socialize. Notice they are not “activity” pools. The idea was that children play and are loud etc and adults would like a quiet restful time to enjoy each other. A gathering place where you get to know each other, exchange stories, ideas, things to do etc. The ones who wanted activities had special pools built for them which are called activity pools. You can’t mix activities and relaxation in the same water so the adult pools were made smaller than the activity pools.

In my observation coming to visit relatives since 1992, the younger age group, say in their 60’s are mostly full of whim and vinegar, ready to boogey in the water. The older group 80’s and 90’s enjoy a dip and conversation, perhaps walking back and forth, in the water. Now as the younger group gets older, they become the more relaxed ones (after hip and knee surgeries, strokes etc). But by then new ones move in expecting any water to be the only thing they have ever known, a “swimming pool”.

A happy Village tries to accommodated as many residents’ hopes as best they can. One way is that the “active” ones go at times when the “relaxed” ones are not there.

What does it matter that your parents were here when Shwartz started up the pools? Were they personal friends with the old man and were privy to all his thought and dreams for The Villages?
I see so many posts where people claim that old man Shwartz is turning over in his grave because his successors eliminated this or want to change something. Baloney, the only people who know what he wanted are himself and his family.
Your contention that the adult pools were built just for socializing is only your opinion and not backed up by any proof. I asked for a link that backs up your contention but apparently it doesn't exist because you didn't provide it. Everyone pays amenity fees that provide for and maintain the pools and one group of entitled people don't get to set the rules just because they want things their way. Go to Burger King to get it "your way".
Are you going to tell the person who wants to walk in the pool for low joint impact exercise they can't do it because it disturbs the ones that want to socialize? Why can't the socializers move to the side and let someone swim a little bit? I really don't think many serious swimmers are going to find it convenient to swim in such a small place, but a person might want to swim a couple laps to limber up. No, can't allow that because it bothers the selfish entitled people who don't care about other people's desires.
Yes Sir, The Villages, friendliest town in the world.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI

What does it matter that your parents were here when Shwartz started up the pools? Were they personal friends with the old man and were privy to all his thought and dreams for The Villages?
I see so many posts where people claim that old man Shwartz is turning over in his grave because his successors eliminated this or want to change something. Baloney, the only people who know what he wanted are himself and his family.
Your contention that the adult pools were built just for socializing is only your opinion and not backed up by any proof. I asked for a link that backs up your contention but apparently it doesn't exist because you didn't provide it. Everyone pays amenity fees that provide for and maintain the pools and one group of entitled people don't get to set the rules just because they want things their way. Go to Burger King to get it "your way".
Are you going to tell the person who wants to walk in the pool for low joint impact exercise they can't do it because it disturbs the ones that want to socialize? Why can't the socializers move to the side and let someone swim a little bit? I really don't think many serious swimmers are going to find it convenient to swim in such a small place, but a person might want to swim a couple laps to limber up. No, can't allow that because it bothers the selfish entitled people who don't care about other people's desires.
Yes Sir, The Villages, friendliest town in the world.

Agreed with everything you said to last sentence.
Don’t paint TV based on one uninformed poster………….

[Number 10 GI]

Originally Posted by Bogie Shooter

Agreed with everything you said to last sentence.
Don’t paint TV based on one uninformed poster………….

Maybe it was a bit of a broad brush painting but when you do much reading on this forum it tends to jaundice your view of the community. Yes, there are a lot of friendly people here.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI

What does it matter that your parents were here when Shwartz started up the pools? Were they personal friends with the old man and were privy to all his thought and dreams for The Villages?
I see so many posts where people claim that old man Shwartz is turning over in his grave because his successors eliminated this or want to change something. Baloney, the only people who know what he wanted are himself and his family.
Your contention that the adult pools were built just for socializing is only your opinion and not backed up by any proof. I asked for a link that backs up your contention but apparently it doesn't exist because you didn't provide it. Everyone pays amenity fees that provide for and maintain the pools and one group of entitled people don't get to set the rules just because they want things their way. Go to Burger King to get it "your way".
Are you going to tell the person who wants to walk in the pool for low joint impact exercise they can't do it because it disturbs the ones that want to socialize? Why can't the socializers move to the side and let someone swim a little bit? I really don't think many serious swimmers are going to find it convenient to swim in such a small place, but a person might want to swim a couple laps to limber up. No, can't allow that because it bothers the selfish entitled people who don't care about other people's desires.
Yes Sir, The Villages, friendliest town in the world.

"swim a couple laps". In an adult pool? " to limber up." To limber up for what? Floating and talking? HA!
And as far as Shwartz's vision for TV, maybe the family knows and maybe they don't give a spit. They have inherited the goose that lays golden eggs. Their main concern should be keeping that goose happy and healthy so it will continue to lay. And, when it is polished, a 14k egg looks as good as a 22k egg. 🙂

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI

Yes Sir, The Villages, friendliest town in the world.

"In the world"? I must have missed something. Florida? Maybe, yeah. But, the WORLD? No, no, no! Not even close. 🙂*↔️

[Number 10 GI]

Originally Posted by fdpaq0580

"swim a couple laps". In an adult pool? " to limber up." To limber up for what? Floating and talking? HA!
And as far as Shwartz's vision for TV, maybe the family knows and maybe they don't give a spit. They have inherited the goose that lays golden eggs. Their main concern should be keeping that goose happy and healthy so it will continue to lay. And, when it is polished, a 14k egg looks as good as a 22k egg. 🙂

Why is it so hard to believe someone would want to limber up a bit and the walk in the pool? We are told all the time to limber up before exercising.
From what I've read about Swartz and his dream for TV, it didn't get off the ground until his son stepped in and formulated the plan that created what we have now. His vision wasn't working. Based on the growth of TV, I think the family is keeping the goose very happy.

[coffeebean]

Originally Posted by Rodneysblue

Where does it say that Adult do not allow swimming? What are you supposed to do sink to the bottom and walk?

Our neighborhood Adult pool at Mallory Square is used to relax in. People hang on to noodles and enjoy quiet time or converse with others in the pool. Sometimes, I've seen people walking in this adult pool too. Swimming.....not usually.

[fdpaq0580]

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI

Why is it so hard to believe someone would want to limber up a bit and the walk in the pool? We are told all the time to limber up before exercising.
From what I've read about Swartz and his dream for TV, it didn't get off the ground until his son stepped in and formulated the plan that created what we have now. His vision wasn't working. Based on the growth of TV, I think the family is keeping the goose very happy.

Two strokes and you hit the other side, or someone who wasn't watching out for you. I'm not against lumbering up or exercise. But, as a general rule, the local adult pool is a poor choice of location for that.
And, as far as who gets credit for TV, I don't really care. I just want to continue enjoying my home here for as long as I can.

[VApeople]

Originally Posted by Laura T.

We were originally told that ADULT pools are different from sport pools and family pools in that all sports and classes are held in sport pools, and family pools allow kids. My new village has an ADULT pool. After moving in, hubs and I decided to go for a swim, in the ADULT pool. Within 15 minutes, a group of women filled the pool with equipment for an exercise class and we couldn't swim anymore, and had to leave. We were told these classes are held three days a week, and it occurs at the time of the morning we both have free time to swim. So, did I receive WRONG information about the pools, or are people just refusing to follow the rules so others can't live THEIR dream?

Laura, you sure started an interesting topic that has inspired a lot of comments. So what have you learned?

It is my understanding that all residents over 30 years old can use your adult pool. We can bring our noodles or any other equipment that is allowed in the pool. If a group of us want to exercise in the pool, that is OK.

If our activities in your pool make it difficult for you, you can move to another pool.

[JMintzer]

Originally Posted by Velvet

My experience too. I have participated in ONE Rec center event exactly that I wanted to go to, in 5 years, because anything I was interested in was already full. Or did not want to wait an hour in line etc etc. Perhaps they are trying to keep the cost of amenities down by increasing the number of people using them?

Nonsense...

My wife goes to scheduled exercise classes and water aerobics 4-5 Xs/week. Rarely does she get there more than 10-15 minutes before their start time.

During the snowbird season, that might increase to 20-30 minutes, and she's met some really nice people while waiting for the classes to start...

[Papa_lecki]

Originally Posted by Number 10 GI

I see so many posts where people claim that old man Shwartz is turning over in his grave because his successors eliminated this or want to change something.

He’s rolling over a 3 Billion times, one for each of his grandkids’ net worth.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by golfing eagles

Ah yes, once again the evil "they". The greedy "they". If "they" wanted to keep the cost down, they wouldn't offer the amenity in the first place.

No one trying to keep cost of amenities down, that’s fake news. Since I been here nothing has gone down, it always goes up.