Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
Talk of The Villages Florida - Rentals, Entertainment & More
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I agree. A one day visit is not enough time to determine if something is not working. Let alone providing a solution to something that may or may not be broken. Don’t mean to be critical of a future Villager, but welcome to the club of public opinion.
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However, it has struck a note with some of us who have lived here for a while. There is room for improvement.
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I love the idea of a reservation system for the popular "classes"/"clubs", etc. I don't want to get to a Rec. Center an hour before an exercise class. I think the golf reservation system is excellent. I'd love to see the same system implemented for popular activities.
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You may find that those that are dedicated will stand in line no matter what. And online sign-up is less of a commitment if you forget or just don’t feel like showing up. It’s the reason why many large facilities still use the get in line system to work out. I do agree when coming or going from a class I pass the line dancing class that class is out of control, with people. Water classes here are a big draw due to low impact, and do create a line, but only more classes would help with the big draw classes We do belong to multiple clubs in TV, three of which you must sign of for the meeting and get a ticket. On any given meeting there are more no shows than you would think, keeping out those who didn’t sign up minute one. But no matter how much one hopes for a system change it’s those in charge who can make the difference, it has not changed since 07.
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The people paid to be in charge of the recreation centers do not involve themselves in the individual groups, clubs or classes. The rec center person sometimes organizes activities such as bingo, and that is first come first served and can and must be signed up for ahead of time. Is there a charge for walk off the pounds, Yoga, pickleball, tennis? There is a charge of eight dollars a month for the online golf system. None if you call in.
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That is always a consideration about one’s privacy. As the Slide over Lymphoma group is using VillageMixer to promote an event Friday, Feb 1 at the polo field with Scooter, I thought it might be a site that could help other Villagers do things here in the Villages. Last edited by twoplanekid; 01-19-2019 at 08:37 AM. |
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Regarding Zoomba classes.
A few years ago my daughter and a couple of friends could not get into a very popular local class back home. Daughter found most of the dances(?) were on Youtube. Now she and her mates exercise together at her home with the routines on the tv. Just another thought. |
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You know, it is really quite simple. If the leader of a class finds she is filling up to the room's designated capacity, she or a helper (and there are many) could address the group and tell them she is setting up a site to sign in on line. I know I appreciated it when Zentangle did it and I am sure many people would appreciate knowing before they got to the class whether they were going to get in.
I used to dance three times a week for exercise, now the stress of just getting into a class makes it uninviting for me. I am one of those who does not like to stand in line.
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I think this has been a good discussion. Clearly over-crowded activities have affected some people, even to the point of making them stop doing activities they once enjoyed. Some activity leaders are taking initiative & implementing various sign up systems. But not all, and there's no "official" means of doing so - besides the golf reservation system which people find a good model.
No one on this forum has the power to implement any changes. But, if you'd like to see TV provide a Villages-wide sign-up system, feel free to leave a comment on the VCDD feedback form. Also relevant: VCDD Resident Lifestyle Peak Participation Program. This is where the current "get in line" system is defined formally. I hope to join you all soon.
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