[xcaligirl]

Originally Posted by kcwhel

We are a 74yrs healthy married couple wondering whether it is too late to move to TV.
Our friends have passed or moved and we need a new circle of friends. Is it too late at 74 to find a new group of friends. Are most of TV residents going to be much younger?
Advice please---

I don't think it's too late! If I could do it over again, I would've taken the advice of our sales agent and moved to a newer section. The people are "younger" or have a new attitude. They are happy to be moving in and can't wait to neet new people and have fun!! Some may be younger and some may be older. I wouldnt worry about age, just focus on having a great time and life your life to the fullest!

[Jawskid6044]

I agree we’re in our early 70’s most in our neighborhood are late 60’ to mid 70’s

[kenoc7]

Originally Posted by shut the front door

Don't buy in the new sections south of 44. The TV sales people are steering all people younger than 60 down there (I know because I have several friends who only used TV and they were specifically told they would be out of place north of 466A (they now wish they'd done their homework). I also have 3 friends who were steered to the new sections (Villages realtors get paid much more for selling new than preowned) and waited the year they were forced not to sell for a profit, then moved more north.
If you are over 70, you won't find many in your age group down there.

Not sure about age groups in different areas but unless you feel you must have a new home I don't understand why anyone would want to live south of 44. The best part of TV IMHO is the lovely quiet north end near 42.

[DAVIDW5084]

North or South of 44 there are great neighborhoods and great people and you should tour both. The bridge over the turnpike is now open and it is a 12 minute golf cart ride from our home in Marsh Bend to Brownwood Square and in a few minutes you can be near the middle of the "old Villages". The nice thing about the newer areas is everyone is new and eager to meet new people. Come and visit on a Lifestyle visit and see for yourself as others have suggested.

[Newell28701]

If you want to live a healthy lifestyle with plenty of things to keep you entertained, TV is the place to be. No sleet, snow and freezing rain to contend with. If you don't have any issues making friends, finding a new church, doctors, hairstylists, etc. you'll fit right in. But, like everything it's not for everyone so do your due diligence before transferring all your worldly possessions. Rent here for a few months and talk to people to get a feel for things.

[daveac83]

Your age group would be between Rt. 466 and toward Rt. 44. Check a Villages map for this location. These homes were all built between 2005 and 2014 or so. Many nice ones come up for sale all the time. Contact the Villages sales office at 352-753-6655 and the web site at The Villages - Florida's Friendliest Active Adult 55+ Retirement Community. If you are in to golf, the majority of courses, and all 12 championship courses, are north of Rt. 44.

[Topspinmo]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Someone with experience & facts.

Facts or opinions?

[bocaabend]

Definitely come to the villages. Your life will begin all over again. Fantastic place to live

[Mrprez]

Seven pages for a yes or no question. Wow.

Yes. Get here as quick as you can.

[Jerseyborn]

We are in our early 60's and live south of 44. No one cares your chronological age. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming.

[Mrprez]

Originally Posted by Jerseyborn

We are in our early 60's and live south of 44. No one cares your chronological age. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming.

We live in DeSoto and there are all age groups here and it doesn’t seem to matter much.

[mneumann02]

Originally Posted by kcwhel

We are a 74yrs healthy married couple wondering whether it is too late to move to TV.
Our friends have passed or moved and we need a new circle of friends. Is it too late at 74 to find a new group of friends. Are most of TV residents going to be much younger?
Advice please---

To answer your question, NO, it is not too late to find friends here. My wife and I are your age. We bought here 7 years ago and were so welcomed by neighbors and others that I can still get emotional about it. I lived in the same place elsewhere for 65 years. I have made more friends here in 7 years than I have back home. I can literally call more than a dozen people and say "Do you want to play golf, pickleball, go to a movie, have a drink and talk solutions to this crazy wonderful world, etc. Or my wife and I can call so many people to go out for dinner, or come over. When we walk in the neighborhood, we see many neighbors we know and are friends with. It is great. I can assure you wherever you decide to move to, you will be welcomed and immediately feel at home.

Here is a bit of the bad side. I've decided The Villages are 90% filled with older people at the end of their journey who just want to enjoy life and others like them. Then there are 10% who are just crabby old people. I live in Pinellas, a wonderful community north of Fenney area, but come sample the lifestyle and make your own decision. You will love it here. Sorry for being so winded.

[kathyspear]

Originally Posted by pw1331

Hi we just moved to the Villages and we to want to make friends
Patti.woolley@gmail.com

Where do you live and what do you like to do?

kathy

[Smalley]

Uh Oh! We're 5 years older than you and, after renting for a few winters, we're going to buy this fall. We're looking up north. TV seems set up for folks in 70's and older in many ways. I believe that you should come down and enjoy the Villages!

[fastboat]

Originally Posted by Dgizzi

Oh my you are soooo wrong.. you people need to visit this area. We have many elder people. You have the wrong idea and attitudes! We have the newer homes, newer buildings, stores, newer bridges and roads. Everyone on my street is 70 and above. I’m tired of people knocking down our area. It’s nicer then the “old” neighborhoods by the squares. Many realtors have said how our areas have the best golf cart tunnels.

The "best golf cart tunnels" really?? That's a great reason to move where there are 6 or 7,000 homes and no restaurants.