[rshoffer]

Yesterday in another thread someone mentioned the Wellness Center was moving to Spanish Springs and there would be no indoor pool. I find it impossible to believe that the most famous retirement community on the planet will not have an indoor pool. Can someone out there comment on what is going on?

[Russ_Boston]

I can only comment with some more questions:

Was the wellness center part of the amenity fee in any way?

Is the wellness center owned by the district governments?

Is the space being used by the wellness center owned by the Hospital?

What % of TV residents even belong the wellness center?

Are there other locations that have an indoor pool for use in the area (owned by outside businesses such as physical therapy)?

Was an indoor pool promised to any prospective home buyer? And if so is it in writing?

I think I'd need answers to this to be able to accurately ascertain any sort of blame. If, for example, the wellness center is a wholly owned business entity by itself then it is the same as any other business within TV or the surrounds. They have the right to move. If that means some of their business goes away because the new location does not have a pool then that is their business risk. We probably all have had, or heard of situations where, a gym that they joined and paid for upfront had closed its doors. It happened to me and guess what - no recourse! So now I only do month to month. The point is that things change, economy changes and TV will change with it. If other retirement destination become more appealing to me then I'll chose them but for now TV, with our without and indoor pool, still gets my vote.

Russ

[aln]

If I knew anything about starting a business and had the money it looks like there's an opportunity here for something like a Bally's Health Club or Average Joe's Gym WITH a pool.

And then incorporate a small waterpark for visiting grand-kids.

[Russ_Boston]

So what you're saying is that "I don't know"?

That's fine. I just don't understand the furor over losing something that you need to pay extra for anyway. My questions were more sarcastic but not everyone gets my sense of humor.

I guess if there are no other indoor pools anywhere near TV then it is an issue but if you live in Duval then the wellness center is over 10 miles away. There may be another alternative? You're paying anyway. Are there any facilities within a 10 mile radius of TV that have an indoor pool? If so then join that facility. The wellness center is relatively expensive anyway.

[villager99]

i for one bought in the villages in part because the wellness center with it's indoor pool had just broken ground and meant i could swim even through florida's winter months.
like any new venture when they first opened they stated they'd exist forever and even expand as the villages grew but deep down i always knew maintaining an indoor pool might someday prove to be to expensive for them.

so will i think about moving, yes, but will i actually leave tv, probably not.
i'll just focus on exercise other than swimming for the months of january and february.

[Russ_Boston]

V99 - I hear ya!

So I guess the answer to one of my questions is that there is no other indoor pool that could be joined? If not then I agree with ALN that a business opportunity exists. Of course I'd be willing to bet that the vast majority of those that are complaining (with some exceptions like V99) about the wellness center pool do NOT actually belong anyway. Any takers?

[tony]

BestMom must not know how many people are posting here, how many are reading, how many are registered.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by tony

BestMom must not know how many people are posting here, how many are reading, how many are registered.

I so agree.

[Russ_Boston]

I deleted this thought.

[ConeyIsBabe]

The three previous posts have made reference to BestMom but there is NO POST from her in this thread........ I'm confused ???

Also, if anyone knows of a nice fitness facility that has an INDOOR POOL within 10 mines of The Villages, please post the name and location; it would be a very enticing element to my desire to relocate there.

[rshoffer]

Originally Posted by ConeyIsBabe

The three previous posts have made reference to BestMom but there is NO POST from her in this thread........ I'm confused ???

Also, if anyone knows of a nice fitness facility that has an INDOOR POOL within 10 mines of The Villages, please post the name and location; it would be a very enticing element to my desire to relocate there.

I'm sure there was a post earlier.... I responded to it??????????????????????????

[chuckster]

Maybe she is on one of her breaks???? Walking the dog perhaps.

[Pookirgirl]

Me confused too!??

[Matthew]

I am confused too! Where are her posts?

[Russ_Boston]

I think Topic Cop may have noticed some tangent posts that were pulled.

My guess.