[batman911]

Take a look at what other developers are offering:

http://www.citrushills.com/videos.asp

This community is less than a half hours drive from TV. Hard to believe a community the size of TV could not support a nice facility like this one. The community that has this S&F Center is less than 10% the size of TV. There is a monthly membership fee but it would be a welcome addition for those who value their health and well being. Does anyone know the correct way ahead to get a decent S&F Center built in TV other than to rely on the benevolence and good graces of the developer? Seems like the developer is not very interested in the heath and well being of the community unless it suits their game plan. At some point, the homeowners should have a say in what facilities are available. There must be at least as many who would want a quality Spa & Fitness Center as those who want to line dance and boogie at the Squares. Can some of the 80,000 resident voices in TV be heard? What say you all?

[redjpang]

Batman...Since I do not live there in TV yet, I was under the impression that TV had a state of the Art Spa & Fitness center. I guess I was incorrect in assuming this.

I thought each community center had a health center as well.

Batman I hope you can get the ball rolling so it is up and running before I get there.

[RichieLion]

Gotta wonder what that costs per month and what the extras cost on top of that. How much are the houses there? How much are the monthly amenities and/or maintenance fees?

I guess if an entrepreneur wants to come into TV and build such a facility, he would be welcome by TV management. All it takes is money and a dream.

[Golf-Tinker]

Google "MVP Sports The Villages." Offers all you might want at affordable price and it's a beautiful cart ride from anywhere in The Villages.

[KathieI]

But we do have it... the only thing missing is the indoor pool. Have you been to the MVP Club lately (formerly The Wellness Center)? It will be a state of the art facility same as Citrus Hills, with all the same amenities (missing is indoor pool) but we have facials, massages, along with some of the best, highly trained physical trainers and the new owners MVP are updating all the machines and classes to accommodate everyone's needs. I don't know what more we could be asking for.

Here is the link for MVP.
http://www.mvpsportsclubs.com/florid...-athletic-club

[helios]

a friend just bot over there. He got a stucco 2 bed/2ba on the golf course...with a small pool, for $140k.
I doubted it, but went to the county assessors (citrus county) and it was spot on.
I say, tv can always be improved. It's heaven, but there are others on nearby clouds that are living quite well.

[Ooper]

Not only do we have the MVP Club in the Town square, there are the wellness centers at all 4 of the Regional Recreation Centers. I don't know where you got your information, Batman911!!!!

[manaboutown]

A couple of years ago (2009) just prior to my first TV lifestyle visit I spent a couple of nights at Terra Vista in Citrus Hills and found their health club to be as advertised, first class in every respect. Then I drove over to TV. I did not find free weights except at the MVP which at that time had only one flat free weight bench. The MVP was not even open when I went over there late Sunday morning. When I finally got in I found it cost an arm and a leg to work out there, too. I felt the TV facilities were inadequate considering the population who could use them. This was verified by the 20 minute limit signs and sign up boards near the cardio equipment for those waiting. 20 minutues is just a warm up as far as I am concerned.

What Terra Vista does not have are all the other facilities, the rec centers, many pools, a large population, a golf cart lifestyle, multiple clubs and activiites, nightly entertainment such as dancing in the squares and so on. What is there is very, very nice, first class and reasonably priced if not a bargain. The problem is it is a small community in a rural area. There is not a whole lot of choice in what to do or with whom to hang out.

I am returning to TV for the month of October. I may run over to Terra Vista again. It is a beautiful development.

[Mudder]

Batman911, maybe you need to visit TV and see how great MVP fitness club is, it really lacks for nothing. IMHO, TV has tons of free opportunities to improve our health and fitness, ie: every Rec center has many exercise classes, etc... and there are tons of pickleball courts, tennis courts, free golf and many pools, what more could anyone want? Someone for sure gave you mis guided info.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

There is not a whole lot of choice in what to do or with whom to hang out.

I am returning to TV for the month of October. .

I guess those two sentences sums it up pretty good.

[golf4me]

Originally Posted by batman911

Take a look at what other developers are offering:

http://www.citrushills.com/videos.asp

This community is less than a half hours drive from TV. Hard to believe a community the size of TV could not support a nice facility like this one. The community that has this S&F Center is less than 10% the size of TV. There is a monthly membership fee but it would be a welcome addition for those who value their health and well being. Does anyone know the correct way ahead to get a decent S&F Center built in TV other than to rely on the benevolence and good graces of the developer? Seems like the developer is not very interested in the heath and well being of the community unless it suits their game plan. At some point, the homeowners should have a say in what facilities are available. There must be at least as many who would want a quality Spa & Fitness Center as those who want to line dance and boogie at the Squares. Can some of the 80,000 resident voices in TV be heard? What say you all?

I say, How many golf courses do they have?

[obxgal]

According to this page http://www.citrushills.com/golf.asp three. Wouldn't want to have to wait for a tee time up there especially during the winter months. LOL

I agree with Batman to some extent. Mom & I live on SS and due to physical limitations do not use any of the facilities except for the pool. I think it's ridiculous that we pay an Amenity fee but it doesn't even include the use of a treadmill.

[KathieI]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

A couple of years ago (2009) just prior to my first TV lifestyle visit I spent a couple of nights at Terra Vista in Citrus Hills and found their health club to be as advertised, first class in every respect. Then I drove over to TV. I did not find free weights except at the MVP which at that time had only one flat free weight bench. The MVP was not even open when I went over there late Sunday morning. When I finally got in I found it cost an arm and a leg to work out there, too. I felt the TV facilities were inadequate considering the population who could use them. This was verified by the 20 minute limit signs and sign up boards near the cardio equipment for those waiting. 20 minutues is just a warm up as far as I am concerned.

What Terra Vista does not have are all the other facilities, the rec centers, many pools, a large population, a golf cart lifestyle, multiple clubs and activiites, nightly entertainment such as dancing in the squares and so on. What is there is very, very nice, first class and reasonably priced if not a bargain. The problem is it is a small community in a rural area. There is not a whole lot of choice in what to do or with whom to hang out.

I am returning to TV for the month of October. I may run over to Terra Vista again. It is a beautiful development.

Manabout.... I'll be interested to hear your comments about MVP fitness when you return in Oct (plus you owe us singles a meet and greet?) MVP took over the Wellness Center last summer and has made a lot of improvements, I think you will see expanded hours of operations, Sunday is all day, and every weekday they open at 5:30am. They have increased the amount of free weights and have added more machines on the first floor where there used to be the Mercantile store. Its a much more serious weight training facility than I believe the Wellness Center was (except I did like the atmosphere of the old Center because I'm not a serious exerciser.) The monthly cost might be expensive to you, but I hope you'll find it acceptable and that you will like the facility. Looking forward to seeing you in Oct.

[Ooper]

Originally Posted by manaboutown

I did not find free weights except at the MVP which at that time had only one flat free weight bench. The MVP was not even open when I went over there late Sunday morning... This was verified by the 20 minute limit signs and sign up boards near the cardio equipment for those waiting. 20 minutues is just a warm up as far as I am concerned.

I think you'll find things have changed. If the MVP is too expensive for you, all the Regional Rec Centers have plenty of machines including free weights. The 20 minute signs are just there as a rule of thumb if the place gets crowded during the time when the sno birds are here. There are times when the rec centers are not busy and you can use the machines all day if you want.