[tommy steam]

Originally Posted by dlloltv

Yes, CalcTeacher, you are correct in that I am gathering information about trends. Thank you so much for your sincere answer. I also agree that we will socialize with others of like interests. As I mentioned, however, socializing with neighbors is also a lot of fun and being with others about our same age lends itself to visiting with them about common experiences etc. and that is something I enjoy. I have no idea why this innocent question would get under someone's skin. What am I missing?

Your Age.

[tommy steam]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Because most questions of this sort are posed by people who at the youngest end of the spectrum...who seem to be trying to avoid "older" people.

I apologize.

Welcome to you. You will fit in well in any village, just as most people do. The commonality we have is that we have lived and learned and were happy and sad by turns for about five decades,or more.... We have met a lot of people along the way, and accomplished a lot and have many stories to share and many, like me like to hear them..

I am sorry I acted like a mean person.

My Sweetie and I are both 72. He is far nicer.

I dont think you were mean.

[cathyw]

Originally Posted by tommy steam

What would your age be?

Said they were 68 and 72.

[CaptJohn]

Most of my friends over the years have been older than me and I like it that way! (I'm 64.10)
One can learn a lot from persons with more and varied experience.
I will like Gracie at either age!

[hotrodgirl]

Hi dlloltv-
Firstly, Gracie is one of the very nicest people I almost know
And I understand the basis for your question though I assure you it probably won't really matter once you get to know the people who live near you! I have met many through this forum who I like immensely and really have no idea of their current ages. That being said, I chose to build in Gilchrist where it seems we have just a bit of a party atmosphere! Of course I did not know that at the time, but many of us in Gilchrist and Fernandina have been corresponding through this forum. I think most are on the younger side, though not all, but they do all seem very friendly. I am not quite 60 myself having had the capability to retire a bit early and enjoy life! I close on Dec 5th and greatly look forward to meeting many new friends and hope as well to have lots of visitors! Welcome to TV and I know that you will be happy in whatever neighborhood you choose! Just make sure it's ours

[Patty55]

Originally Posted by dlloltv

We will be buying a home in The Villages in January. We've rented in several different villages about 8 times since 2007 and we realize that one of the most appealing things about The Villages is getting together with neighbors. It is important to us to have at least some neighbors who are somewhat close to our age. Would those of you who live now and/or will soon live in the villages of Duval, Hemingway, Hadley, St. Charles, Sanibel, Fernindina,Gilchrist etc. share which village you live in and what your age is?

Okie Dokey, another "Looky Lou" making IMO no sense at all. You've been coming here for 5 years, 7 trips-HUH?

So, what are you looking for, older or younger? I don't know, don't care how much backpedaling, it smacks of age-ism to me.

Access to my village is DENIED.

[Patty55]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

I am 107 and live in Laurel Valley. Our village is one year old and I am the youngest.

These kinds of questions REALLY get under my skin.

Sorry. I shouldn't have typed that.

Yes, you should have typed that, YOU BE YOU.

[gomoho]

Awww - give her a break. My husband and I were fulltiming in our RV for 5 years and some of the parks we went to were like "night of the living dead". Then we would go to another park - usually a completely different geographic area and discover the same aged people as the other park living and enjoying life. So some of us have experienced less than desirable situations in senior communities and it is a reality. We all are lucky enough to be here already and understand age really is not an issue; HOWEVER, I would venture to say (at the risk of getting beat up) the newer neighborhoods would probably have more younger people because they just got here and built their dream homes.

[perrjojo]

We live in Mission Hills..ages range from mid 40's to early 80's. We all have a great time together. Don't worry, be happy. Oh, and when you get to be the oldest(and hopefully you will), remember back to when you worried about the age of your friends. We are 69 and have younger friends that seem too of for us and older friends who seem too young.

[Mack184]

Originally Posted by cathyw

WELCOME to TOTV. When you get here you will find that you will meet people based on your activities. Those that you have the most in common with, you will socialize with. These people may or may not live in your Village. It doesn't matter. Age is just a number.

Not necessarily..Age often means something especially when it comes to being able to relate your life experiences to others. Most people are more comfortable when they can be around those of the same age & life experience. I don't think it's a dumb question at all as one poster thought. It makes perfect sense. I'd want..and we did..to take a look at the general make up of one area over another.

I would say the best way to find out is tour around the different sections and attempt to learn. Federal law forbids TV or any other developer from giving and/or steering you to particular sections, but if you keep your eyes and ears open you can learn a lot about the areas you are interested in.

Good luck in finding what you want!

[Bill-n-Brillo]

JMHO - - - - - Regardless of people's ages, I think you'll find the newest areas will have more neighborhood activities and "automatic socializing". Why? Because everyone there (regardless of their age) is in the same boat - they're all new to the Village they're in and are all excited and wanting to meet everyone around them. Not so in many cases when you move into a Village that has existed for a while - say several years. Most people there have been settled in for a while and have found/made friends both in the neighborhood and via their other activities. Not to say that there's nothing that goes on in their Village from a social standpoint. But you might find that, since everyone's not in the same boat as you (new to the neighborhood), your expectations might not be met. We bought a home in Duval around 2 years ago and found this to be the case. We're snowflakes so that might have a little bit of a bearing on it......but I really don't think so. From Day One, we knocked on doors to introduce ourselves to our neighbors, have spoken/waved to everyone who goes by, and so on. EVERYONE without exception has been very nice and extremely friendly........but for the most part, we'd never know that if we weren't the ones stepping up to initiate the interaction.

Wherever you choose to buy will be great!

Bill

[Dr Winston O Boogie jr]

Originally Posted by sueandskip

I am 37 and married to a 93 yo...Can I move there ?

I'm 60 and my wife is...well, let's just say she's A LOT younger than me and way too young to qualify to live in the Villages on her own.
But she is over 18 so she qualifies as long as she's with me.

[notlongnow]

I am 107 and live in Laurel Valley. Our village is one year old and I am the youngest.

These kinds of questions REALLY get under my skin.

Sorry. I shouldn't have typed that.
__________________

I am a year from retiring and I hope that at some point I meet you. You are a hoot!
My parent are there now and I visit them so maybe we can meet. You are the kind of neighbor I hope for.
EB

[redwitch]

I think it's easier to be one of the "young uns" in the neighborhood than the other way around, so I do understand the OP's concerns. If you're in your early 60's, you'll be perfectly comfortable meeting and, yes, socializing with those older than you. You can keep up. However, if you're at the other end, it may not be as easy for you. You may not want to stay up as late doing things with your neighbors. You may not have the energy to go to Ocala for dinner and then dancing in the square and then hearing some karaoke. You're not really a baby boomer so don't quite get the culture and the ideology that comes with that generation. So, there is reason for some hesitation.

Now, all of that being said, if you're a young 68 and 72, fitting in in a new, active village won't be a problem. Most of your neighbors will happily accept any physical limitations you might have. They'll accept you and enjoy your stories if you'll accept them and enjoy their stories. If you're an old fogey, you'll have major issues. But, then, you'll have major issues wherever you live. Grumps hate The Villages.

So, decide what is best for you as a person, not you as a person of a certain age. As Bill said, a new village will have more activities together. An older village will be more set and you'll have to make the effort to join in.

Good luck with whatever you choose.

[maryanna630]

My husband and I are 70 and we moved to Mexico full time almost 5 years ago. What we found was that the friends we made initially were not necessarily our good friends a few years later. In the beginning we socialized,with everyone but as time went on and we got to know people better, we naturally gravitated more to those with our interests. In my experience, really good friendships can take time to develop. We have lived many places and had wonderful neighbors, but they were not necessarily our best friends. I may be different, but I value the quality of relationships over the quantity. We are looking forward to our first visit to the villages in November as we are considering moving back to the US. Anyone else out there who has lived in Mexico and then moved to the Villages?