[Tbugs]

I recently went to a Villages meeting of a club at Laurel Manor. I was surprised to see a woman drive up in her car with the front license plate of "Del Webb Spruce Creek" and she walked right into the Rec. Center. There was no Villages employee at the door to check ID cards and since she looked as though she belonged, no questions were asked.

I have also noticed at the swimming pools that no employee is stationed at the pool entrance to check ID cards and if a person is in the pool during the time an ID check is made, their card is not checked.

Personally, I do not want my ammenity fee to be paying for outsiders to join my activities in The Villages.

Any comments or similar stories?

[redwitch]

She may have been there legitimately since outsiders are allowed to attend support group meetings in the rec centers. The only thing you can is find a staff member and report to them if you see someone you feel doesn't belong. It would really help if TV would require that there always be one staffer at the desk at all times. It would probably mean hiring one more person per rec center so that meeting rooms could be set up, the pool areas checked, etc. As it is now, it is rare to find someone at the front desk -- they're too busy doing too many other things. Not fair to them, not fair to us.

As to the pool issue, my vote goes to having to swipe our ID cards to enter.

Personally, I would like to see some changes in the rules. I would love to have a friend of mine play bridge with me here. We can play together at her club, but she can't join me because she lives in Lady Lake. It seems as if we should be allowed to bring an occasional guest from nearby communities to not only share our homes, but our community. I know of singles who would love to bring their dates to dances and clubs in TV. I know of couples who would like to have an hour at the pool with their friends before dinner. Not allowed. If immediate family can be given annual passes to use here (so long as they are accompanied by a verified Villager), why can't a day pass be issued for the occasional friends (it could be limited to no more than 1 pass a month per Villager).

[Larry Wilson]

Red,
Why can't you just get them a guest pass for the day?

[redwitch]

If you live in the tri-counties, you can only get a pass for immediate family members (children, grandchildren ...). Other tri-county residents cannot use TV facilities whether accompanied by a Villager or not (unless they are here for a support group meeting and even that created a huge stink when it was allowed).

[Larry Wilson]

Well I just learned all my guests must come from other counties! And to my knowledge no one ever checked their address.
In other words, could you be creative when you fill out the form for the guest pass. Lord knows I will get beat up for saying that but I like you Red. Nite

[chuckinca]

Guest's Drivers Licenses are usually checked.



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[chuckinca]

Originally Posted by redwitch

If immediate family can be given annual passes to use here (so long as they are accompanied by a verified Villager), why can't a day pass be issued for the occasional friends (it could be limited to no more than 1 pass a month per Villager).

I thought they eliminated the annual family passes?



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[redwitch]

Just saw a blurb the other day in something from TV (the paper?) and it mentioned the annual passes for family, so I don't think so. I'll try to remember and check on it on Wednesday (too busy tomorrow).

[Snowbirdtobe]

TV is very open to outsiders. If I were a snowbird and lived in a development that was sold as "being close to the Villages" I would use my out of state ID with a guest pass.
The streets are public but parking lots at rec centers and golf cart paths could be gated.

[Gerald]

Just because a person has a car plate from another location does not mean that they are not an owner in the village. Can anyone say snowbird for example.

[Army Guy]

I for one do know that the CW do checks at the pools on their rounds. They ask for TV ID and if you look young your Drivers Licence for 30+ pools. I have been checked sometimes 2-3 times in a single afternoon at the Bonita Pool.

Army Guy

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Snowbirdtobe

TV is very open to outsiders. If I were a snowbird and lived in a development that was sold as "being close to the Villages" I would use my out of state ID with a guest pass.
The streets are public but parking lots at rec centers and golf cart paths could be gated.

Why have rules if everyone is going to go around breaking them. If your out of state "friends" want to use our amenities.....buy a home in TV..

[MSNPA]

For years I have taken yoga through The Villages Lifelong Learning College. The classes are not held at the college, but are held at various recreational centers. Anyone can take the courses given by the college. Therefore some people going into rec centers may not be villages residents, but may have signed up for a course given at a center.

[downeaster]

Originally Posted by redwitch

She may have been there legitimately since outsiders are allowed to attend support group meetings in the rec centers. The only thing you can is find a staff member and report to them if you see someone you feel doesn't belong. It would really help if TV would require that there always be one staffer at the desk at all times. It would probably mean hiring one more person per rec center so that meeting rooms could be set up, the pool areas checked, etc. As it is now, it is rare to find someone at the front desk -- they're too busy doing too many other things. Not fair to them, not fair to us.

As to the pool issue, my vote goes to having to swipe our ID cards to enter.

Personally, I would like to see some changes in the rules. I would love to have a friend of mine play bridge with me here. We can play together at her club, but she can't join me because she lives in Lady Lake. It seems as if we should be allowed to bring an occasional guest from nearby communities to not only share our homes, but our community. I know of singles who would love to bring their dates to dances and clubs in TV. I know of couples who would like to have an hour at the pool with their friends before dinner. Not allowed. If immediate family can be given annual passes to use here (so long as they are accompanied by a verified Villager), why can't a day pass be issued for the occasional friends (it could be limited to no more than 1 pass a month per Villager).

It is sad to say but the privilege would soon be abused. The current system is now being abused and this would open the door for more.

[billstrickland]

If my math is right, one visitor per Villager would amount to 75,000 more people a month using the facilities we have to pay for. They all need to stay out or buy a house here.