My wife and I are in our mid 40's and are making plans to move to TV. We almost bought last time we were there. We had an age exemption ready to go. So no I don't think you and your wife are too young for TV. That being said, you may want to build in time away from TV to spend with others more your age. Since $$$ is not an option for you, travel sounds nice with TV being the home base so-to-speak. We can't wait to be able to move there!

Dear Sweet Sixteen:

Great post from the heart.......

When we visited, my 66 year old husband (at the time) pushing "67" was very disappointed that the music wasn't from the '50s and "60s as he thought it would be..............he didn't like the '70s and the '80s they were playing on the radio.......goes to show you can't please everyone.

In our own environment, we knew so many folks in their golden years who were barrels of fun..........and we, the youngens at the time, looked forward to being together with them..........so I'm sure everyone can also co exist in TV, no matter the age.

Our "young friends" up here, now in their 30's think WE ARE YOUNG AT HEART.

Our 28 and 40 year olds LOVED THE VILLAGES.....and that's saying something. As a matter of fact, so did the baby........

It all depends on the personalities involved, but truthfully, all ages can indeed co mingle and get along just fine as long as they respect each others differences..........because in my humble opinion, if everyone was exactly the same and everyone thought exactly the same thing, how boring would that get? Those who yes people to death and then go behind their backs with their true feelings, would be the kind I'd want to stay away from...........or phony people who don't mean what they say.
Those types you will find in every city and town in the world.

People who show their authentic selves, with all the eccentricities involved, are the ones we gravitate to. Down to earth honest folks.

But great post Gracie; you will be eternally young at heart in mind and spirit.

I was looking at the club list yesterday. Why not have an under 60 club? My husband and I are 51 and 58. Anybody interested. We need 5 people for a club.

What happens in three more years when you turn 61 ? and your spouse is still 54 ??

My wife and I had the same question and it does take some getting used to with all the older people, but we didn't want to wait to start enjoying the good life. We have friends that run the age gamut and its all good! Jump in the water is fine!

They would be grandfarthered in!!!:a20:

Why not give it a try, with a long rental. If you come for 3 or 4 months you will have time to get to know the type of folks that are living in TV. We came when we were 59 but I would have been ok coming 10 years before that.

Great answer....good thinking...

Everyone gets older, that's for sure....

Maybe people who are childless in their early to mid 40's would want to live in THE VILLAGES........but those of that age that we know who do have children, would want to hang out with their peers as they'd have more in common as far as the children's activities, etc.

But the general ambience of the Villages is very very attractive to younger folks, that's for sure. Our son was impressed with the cyclists and the dragon boat races, etc., the golf cart paths, etc. Lake Sumter Landing, etc.

However, people with children still have a social life, but often it revolves around the kids' activities, vacations at the children's age level whereby parents get all the double joy of reliving their own childhoods again.......and then it's us grandparents' turn to do the same thing..........

Also, once the little ones begin school, a lot revolves around school activities and extracurricular activities for kids..........

If I could be 53 again, I'd go have an adventure first, then "retire" to TV. That's what we did, we got a sailboat and cruised. It was the most interesting thing we could imagine doing. But it was by no means relaxing or easy, just very fulfilling.

Exactly so!

When I was in my early fifties, I was out there changing the world, making some money, getting my own children launched and serving on a lot of committees. I was living my life in an age appropriate way. There is beauty and fulfillment in each of the times of our lives.

ANYONE would want to live here,at any age, but it isn't for ANYONE. It is not a right, it is a privilege.

Now that you're retired, you probably don't have much in common with your current neighbors. You might as well be in The Villages, where you can be out and about doing lots of things with other retirees regardless of age.

When I was visiting TV. an 87 year old was out having drinks with friends who were in their 50's. Age is a number. IMHO

If you are unsure, I agree with the recommendation that you rent for several months to see if you like retirement and it's right for you at your age.

TV certainly has enough activities to keep you busy.

Nothing like hanging out with older people to make you feel younger!

Why can't you do both? I'm moving to TV to live not die, so why not move and do all of the exciting adventuer's on your list. OP have you visited TV? My wife and I both retired when I turned 50 (3 years ago), the first thing on my list was to visit TV. I had to drag my wife kicking and screaming for the first visit. She thought everyone was "old" and not able to get around. Once I got her to TV she couldn't beleive she could be so wrong. Not only did we meet people under 60. Almost everyone we met that wasn't under 60 looked and acted like they were. We could hardly keep up!! Since then we have visited 6 times and we are coming down in October to pick our lot and start the process so that next April we can be full time residents (already sold our home but are renting and our lease is up in April). Even though I'm moving to TV I plan on continuing to travel, cruise, mountain climb and chill just like I have done for the last 30+ years