[thetruth]

Originally Posted by jcvdd1

Only a few weeks away from moving to The Villages and both my wife and I are very excited to start our new life.

One question and please don't get me wrong, I mean no disrespect--

Where are all the Hispanics living within The Villages?
Do they lived in a special section of The Villages that I haven’t seen? Florida has a population of more than 24 % Hispanics.
I’m a proud American with a Hispanic background, but other than the laborers that work within The Villages, I haven’t seen many Hispanic citizens living within The Villages.

As I read your post, you've bought a place and are in the process of packing, moving etc. Your post implies doubts-that is totally normal.
Assuming you are or will be retired, it a a major life change. No longer do you know Monday you need to catch some business event.
The villages being large has much to offer. Whatever your interest is you will find there is a club of like minded people.
Far as Hispanic, that is a very broad term. If, you mean Cuban,
south Florida has more of as you describe as Hispanic sections.
You are starting a new life adventure-ENJOY IT.

[spring_chicken]

Originally Posted by Velvet

When I came to the United States I was not surprised to find there were a lot of Americans here. Just sayin’ Most of the Villagers are older people and they represent the demographics that used to be long ago, and not now.

VERY good point.

[Packer Fan]

Originally Posted by jcvdd1

Only a few weeks away from moving to The Villages and both my wife and I are very excited to start our new life.

One question and please don't get me wrong, I mean no disrespect--

Where are all the Hispanics living within The Villages?
Do they lived in a special section of The Villages that I haven’t seen? Florida has a population of more than 24 % Hispanics.
I’m a proud American with a Hispanic background, but other than the laborers that work within The Villages, I haven’t seen many Hispanic citizens living within The Villages.

I read through the whole thread, but I feel I need to answer. I am "mixed race". My father is German, my mother is Mexican. They were married in 1962 when things like that were just not done. They were definitely groundbreakers. My Mexican mother was also the first in her family to graduate from College. We were raised in a fairly white area, but we were raised as AMERICANS. I have cousings from Blonde hair lilly white skin, to several that many people would think were African American. I never saw any difference in any of them.

Growing up in this environment where we were taught it is WHAT you are, not WHO you are or the color of your skin, I have to say I am actually quite annoyed with all the talk of "Diversity" in America. I don't really get why it matters at all. I have 2 grandchildren that are half Laotian - If we are going to clasify them, how? I can tell you how, they are AMERICAN.

I had been coming to TV for years before anyone pointed out this "Diversity" stuff, and to be honest I never noticed or cared. I would suggest you do the same. TV is filled with wonderful people, great activities, beautiful weather. Come down and enjoy. Based on my experience, you will be the only person worried about skin color. Nobody else seems to.

Ed

[Goldwingnut]

Originally Posted by Packer Fan

I read through the whole thread, but I feel I need to answer. I am "mixed race". My father is German, my mother is Mexican. They were married in 1962 when things like that were just not done. They were definitely groundbreakers. My Mexican mother was also the first in her family to graduate from College. We were raised in a fairly white area, but we were raised as AMERICANS. I have cousings from Blonde hair lilly white skin, to several that many people would think were African American. I never saw any difference in any of them.

Growing up in this environment where we were taught it is WHAT you are, not WHO you are or the color of your skin, I have to say I am actually quite annoyed with all the talk of "Diversity" in America. I don't really get why it matters at all. I have 2 grandchildren that are half Laotian - If we are going to clasify them, how? I can tell you how, they are AMERICAN.

I had been coming to TV for years before anyone pointed out this "Diversity" stuff, and to be honest I never noticed or cared. I would suggest you do the same. TV is filled with wonderful people, great activities, beautiful weather. Come down and enjoy. Based on my experience, you will be the only person worried about skin color. Nobody else seems to.

Ed

Nicely said Ed.

[manaboutown]

I don't think they are hiding anywhere. On each of my several visits to TV I met and spoke with many Spanish speaking folks, went to a huge party sponsored by a Spanish speaking club and had a ball. BTW, I am an Anglo born in NJ who was mostly raised in NM, learned to cuss in Spanish before English, married and had children with an hispanic lady whose ancestors had settled in Southern NM back in the late 16th - early 17th century. When she had her DNA tested she was surprised to find that in addition to her expected Iberian peninsula ancestry she was 20% Italian, 20% Greek and 28% American Indian! LOL. The first European settlers in what is now New Mexico came from all over Europe, I suppose. Anyway, to me an hispanic is someone whose first language is Spanish, be they from Spain, Mexico, Cuba, Puerto Rico, a country in Central or South America, The Philippines or - you name it.

[Abby10]

Originally Posted by Packer Fan

I read through the whole thread, but I feel I need to answer. I am "mixed race". My father is German, my mother is Mexican. They were married in 1962 when things like that were just not done. They were definitely groundbreakers. My Mexican mother was also the first in her family to graduate from College. We were raised in a fairly white area, but we were raised as AMERICANS. I have cousings from Blonde hair lilly white skin, to several that many people would think were African American. I never saw any difference in any of them.

Growing up in this environment where we were taught it is WHAT you are, not WHO you are or the color of your skin, I have to say I am actually quite annoyed with all the talk of "Diversity" in America. I don't really get why it matters at all. I have 2 grandchildren that are half Laotian - If we are going to clasify them, how? I can tell you how, they are AMERICAN.

I had been coming to TV for years before anyone pointed out this "Diversity" stuff, and to be honest I never noticed or cared. I would suggest you do the same. TV is filled with wonderful people, great activities, beautiful weather. Come down and enjoy. Based on my experience, you will be the only person worried about skin color. Nobody else seems to.

Ed

I'm glad you felt the need.......this is a great post. Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts, background, and experience - a message we all need to hear in these times.

And a heartfelt welcome to the OP.

[jcvdd1]

Once again, I apologize if I offended anyone as my question was sincere and wasn’t meant be to insensitive. My only concern with moving to The Villages is that I’m leaving a melting pot of primarily Hispanic folks and entering “The Bubble” filled primarily with homogeneous white Anglo older folk.

Where will I ever find my sandwich de cerdo, pastelitos, paella y helado do mayma ???

[Taltarzac725]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

I golf with a New Yorker twice per week...........So you know I can get along with anyone.

I have some New Yorkers on my block and can relate.

There are some Hispanics around too.

Does my chihuahua/terrier count? He was born in Florida though but some of his ancestors are from Mexico. Some of my relatives live in Mexico. My great uncle got around.

[Bjeanj]

Originally Posted by jcvdd1

Once again, I apologize if I offended anyone as my question was sincere and wasn’t meant be to insensitive. My only concern with moving to The Villages is that I’m leaving a melting pot of primarily Hispanic folks and entering “The Bubble” filled primarily with homogeneous white Anglo older folk.

Where will I ever find my sandwich de cerdo, pastelitos, paella y helado do mayma ???

One of the nice things about TOTV is we learn so much from each other and incorporate the new things into our own lives; we’ve all heard that America is the “melting pot.” So true!

Under the topic The Villages Kitchen” I look forward to seeing your recipies for these items, and more!

[PaulDenise]

If “identity politics” is important to you, you will not be happy in The Villages.

[Velvet]

Yum! That sounds delicious. I can’t find my native kitchen, pastries, and the like either. So I got a house with a wonderful kitchen.

[perrjojo]

Originally Posted by jcvdd1

Once again, I apologize if I offended anyone as my question was sincere and wasn’t meant be to insensitive. My only concern with moving to The Villages is that I’m leaving a melting pot of primarily Hispanic folks and entering “The Bubble” filled primarily with homogeneous white Anglo older folk.

Where will I ever find my sandwich de cerdo, pastelitos, paella y helado do mayma ???

I don’t think anyone feels offended. I think we are all trying to reassure you that you will be welcome here. As for the great food you describe may be a little problem. :-)

[dewilson58]

Originally Posted by jcvdd1

Once again, I apologize if I offended anyone as my question was sincere and wasn’t meant be to insensitive. My only concern with moving to The Villages is that I’m leaving a melting pot of primarily Hispanic folks and entering “The Bubble” filled primarily with homogeneous white Anglo older folk.

Where will I ever find my sandwich de cerdo, pastelitos, paella y helado do mayma ???

Not sure about the food...............But The Villages has Kool-aid.

[manaboutown]

Yes, getting great food in TV is a problem. Not only are first class restaurants virtually nonexistent, finding eateries serving tasty spicy ethnic food of any type is difficult if not impossible.

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by dewilson58

Not sure about the food...............But The Villages has Kool-aid.

Yes, TV is literally awash in Kool-Aid. LOL