[Madelaine Amee]

Originally Posted by JoeC1947

I personally think that it's very important that you live in a neighborhood of people your age.

......and in my opinion, this is not a very sensible answer! When have you, or any one of us in our lifetimes rented an apartment or bought a house according to the age of our neighbors? We rented or purchased a home because that is the piece of property we liked, or the school district was excellent etc. etc., we didn't go round canvassing the neighborhood to see what age group they belonged to.

On the other hand, I think that when one considers relocating to a "retirement" community there is a certain amount of fear attached to that decision due to the "age" factor connected with the dreaded words "retirement community".

Times have changed. People are not chronologically "old" any more. One's aging process is very often controlled by one's health or interests.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by Madelaine Amee

......and in my opinion, this is not a very sensible answer! When have you, or any one of us in our lifetimes rented an apartment or bought a house according to the age of our neighbors? We rented or purchased a home because that is the piece of property we liked, or the school district was excellent etc. etc., we didn't go round canvassing the neighborhood to see what age group they belonged to.

On the other hand, I think that when one considers relocating to a "retirement" community there is a certain amount of fear attached to that decision due to the "age" factor connected with the dreaded words "retirement community".

Times have changed. People are not chronologically "old" any more. One's aging process is very often controlled by one's health or interests.

I think this is the real answer.

[wlou]

someone posting about the "age " thing would make someone older feel bad. I would never want anyone, regardless of age, to ever feel bad about their age. Funny thing is,,,I am on the younger side around here and almost weekly get the comment," You are not old enough to live here"....I thought us younger ones got that treatment more so than the other age groups!! I KNOW I am in the minority here in TV being in my 50's but am okay with that. It is a great place to live and I can tell ya my son in his late twenties always says he cant wait to retire here! I would hope NO ONE ever takes these age comments personal. Of course, if the poster said they were looking for the neighborhood w/the most bowlers,golfers,etc, it would not have been the same responses. Sorry you felt that way Gracie, truly, because most of us young-uns" here never mean we don't want to hang out with older folks.I will end by saying that I had a conversation with my 82 yr neighbor that I adore. She said, " I bet you would like to hang out w/people more your age so you can play pickleball and other fun things where you need good knees!As for us, we don't want to live or hang around with 30 or 40 year olds, they are not smart enough about life yet !""
LOL,,
great huh? And she meant no harm, just the facts.....

[JoeC1947]

I rest my case.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by JoeC1947

I rest my case.

And I listened with my heart. I am too sensitive.

[optv13sp]

Thank you very much for responding to my question. I had many thoughtful informative responses both here and in PM messages. All I was trying to do was gather information that I thought would be helpful in making our decision about where we will buy a home. Both The Villages Sales Representatives and non Village realtors have told us that buyers in the newest villages tend to be “much younger” and I was trying to determine if that was accurate and what age did they mean when they say “much younger”. We enjoy being with people of all ages and wondered if some villages tend to have a mix of ages compared to the newest villages and based on your responses it appears that the newest villages trend toward younger people and other neighborhoods have a mix of ages. It never once occurred to me that my question would be perceived as having a bias against older people or only wanting to associate with any one type of person exclusively. If one only wanted to be with much younger people I assume they wouldn’t consider moving to The Villages at all. That’s why I was taken aback by the instant assumption that that was why I had asked that question. Actually, I wondered if we were a bit too old for the very newest Villages in spite of our youthful approach to life. So let me say again, thank you to all of you who were very gracious in sharing your experiences and thoughts about choosing a neighborhood. You can’t imagine how nice that felt to know that you took the time to respond in such a caring, friendly manner to this future resident.

[jannd228]

Originally Posted by dlloltv

Thank you very much for responding to my question. I had many thoughtful informative responses both here and in PM messages. All I was trying to do was gather information that I thought would be helpful in making our decision about where we will buy a home. Both The Villages Sales Representatives and non Village realtors have told us that buyers in the newest villages tend to be “much younger” and I was trying to determine if that was accurate and what age did they mean when they say “much younger”. We enjoy being with people of all ages and wondered if some villages tend to have a mix of ages compared to the newest villages and based on your responses it appears that the newest villages trend toward younger people and other neighborhoods have a mix of ages. It never once occurred to me that my question would be perceived as having a bias against older people or only wanting to associate with any one type of person exclusively. If one only wanted to be with much younger people I assume they wouldn’t consider moving to The Villages at all. That’s why I was taken aback by the instant assumption that that was why I had asked that question. Actually, I wondered if we were a bit too old for the very newest Villages in spite of our youthful approach to life. So let me say again, thank you to all of you who were very gracious in sharing your experiences and thoughts about choosing a neighborhood. You can’t imagine how nice that felt to know that you took the time to respond in such a caring, friendly manner to this future resident.

Excellent post, appropriate and well written, I agree with you

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by dlloltv

Thank you very much for responding to my question. I had many thoughtful informative responses both here and in PM messages. All I was trying to do was gather information that I thought would be helpful in making our decision about where we will buy a home. Both The Villages Sales Representatives and non Village realtors have told us that buyers in the newest villages tend to be “much younger” and I was trying to determine if that was accurate and what age did they mean when they say “much younger”. We enjoy being with people of all ages and wondered if some villages tend to have a mix of ages compared to the newest villages and based on your responses it appears that the newest villages trend toward younger people and other neighborhoods have a mix of ages. It never once occurred to me that my question would be perceived as having a bias against older people or only wanting to associate with any one type of person exclusively. If one only wanted to be with much younger people I assume they wouldn’t consider moving to The Villages at all. That’s why I was taken aback by the instant assumption that that was why I had asked that question. Actually, I wondered if we were a bit too old for the very newest Villages in spite of our youthful approach to life. So let me say again, thank you to all of you who were very gracious in sharing your experiences and thoughts about choosing a neighborhood. You can’t imagine how nice that felt to know that you took the time to respond in such a caring, friendly manner to this future resident.

This approach would have had different responses than those received for the original post.
Hope you find your ideal village.

[gomoho]

Florida's friendliest home town is probably also Florida's most opinionated home town. Post anything that could have more than one viewpoint and you will be sure to hear all of them here. Most folks are wonderful and friendly and willing to help, but a few are just waiting to jump down someone's throat. Might be frustration that one of their favorite sites has been removed! Welcome and please take everything with a grain of salt and the good intention it is posted with.

[duffysmom]

Originally Posted by dlloltv

Thank you very much for responding to my question. I had many thoughtful informative responses both here and in PM messages. All I was trying to do was gather information that I thought would be helpful in making our decision about where we will buy a home. Both The Villages Sales Representatives and non Village realtors have told us that buyers in the newest villages tend to be “much younger” and I was trying to determine if that was accurate and what age did they mean when they say “much younger”. We enjoy being with people of all ages and wondered if some villages tend to have a mix of ages compared to the newest villages and based on your responses it appears that the newest villages trend toward younger people and other neighborhoods have a mix of ages. It never once occurred to me that my question would be perceived as having a bias against older people or only wanting to associate with any one type of person exclusively. If one only wanted to be with much younger people I assume they wouldn’t consider moving to The Villages at all. That’s why I was taken aback by the instant assumption that that was why I had asked that question. Actually, I wondered if we were a bit too old for the very newest Villages in spite of our youthful approach to life. So let me say again, thank you to all of you who were very gracious in sharing your experiences and thoughts about choosing a neighborhood. You can’t imagine how nice that felt to know that you took the time to respond in such a caring, friendly manner to this future resident.

Thank you for your gracious response, I have a feeling that you will be happy wherever you live.

[Down Sized]

Originally Posted by sueandskip

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

I think I saw you today at Walgreens!!

[Down Sized]

Originally Posted by 2BNTV

I think the original poster was trying to gather info about what village may best suit their interst in terms of energy level and the ability to relate to their potential neighbors. People the same age have more in common with others and feel more comfortable while in their presence.

Who's to say whether someone older will have more energy and enthusiam to live an active lifestyle.

To each his/her own.

I think what their trying to say is that they don't want in with the 70 & 80 year olds. Like in the older northern parts of T V. Nothing wrong with that, they were just afraid to say it.

[bkcunningham1]

I'm 51 and my husband is 54. We live in the older northern part of TV. Our neighbors vary from people our age, younger and older. Our friends' ages vary as well, but all are young at heart and the best people in the whole wide world.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by Down Sized

I think what their trying to say is that they don't want in with the 70 & 80 year olds. Like in the older northern parts of T V. Nothing wrong with that, they were just afraid to say it.

Why?

[Down Sized]

Originally Posted by bkcunningham1

I'm 51 and my husband is 54. We live in the older northern part of TV. Our neighbors vary from people our age, younger and older. Our friends' ages vary as well, but all are young at heart and the best people in the whole wide world.

Do you live close to SS?