[Michread]

Originally Posted by BubblesandPat

Don't mean to high jack the posting. We have met some people too especially at classes...(haven't found the happy hours and such as friendly..people seem to want to stick to themselves) anyway do yall just exchange phone numbers or give out your card? Or just wait for someone to decide let's all get together! We are just so used to just neighbors or co workers being socail!

I’ve had great conversations and met some wonderful people at the bar. You don’t have to drink alcohol to sit at the bar, just eat a snack or meal with a soda. Exhange numbers and there you go.

[shaw8700@outlook.com]

I wrote to the email provided, last night, when I first read about the problem. 24 hours has gone by and I still haven’t got a response. Hmmm . . .

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby

You've been living in The Villages since 2014. A little curious how it is you haven't found groups to be part of over the last 10 years of living here.

Yes'm.

And heaven forbid they meet someone over seventy.

Some folks really like us older birds.

Oh well.............jewels before swine...........sigh.

[Shipping up to Boston]

In fairness to the OP, they specified to 'private message' them. Whether they respond to your PM is their choice...

[BubblesandPat]

Originally Posted by billethkid

Suggestion:


Here in TV there are many, MANY 70 and 80 year olds that will leave the "traditionally measured younger" in their dust!

Haha soooo true ! I'm 67 and wish I had the energy of many 70s and 80 somethings in classes. I hope I can teach these old knees to move like they do!

[Dusty_Star]

Originally Posted by shaw8700@outlook.com

I wrote to the email provided, last night, when I first read about the problem. 24 hours has gone by and I still haven’t got a response. Hmmm . . .

Well, if they post 13 times in 10 years, then waiting 365 days seems more realistic than 24 hours

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by Dusty_Star

Well, if they post 13 times in 10 years, then waiting 365 days seems more realistic than 24 hours

They’ll be in their 70’s before they make a connection that way…

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by Velvet

They’ll be in their 70’s before they make a connection that way…

Maybe they already did...
Again, maybe the prerequisite was listening and following direction....like to private message. Some post on here and don’t want to be part of a continuing public dialogue. We all like to engage....some don’t.

[Velvet]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Yes'm.

And heaven forbid they meet someone over seventy.

Some folks really like us older birds.

Oh well.............jewels before swine...........sigh.

A bit strong, Ms Graciegirl, but suppose they only wanted to play with toddlers?

[shaw8700@outlook.com]

Originally Posted by Dusty_Star

Well, if they post 13 times in 10 years, then waiting 365 days seems more realistic than 24 hours

It’s now been 48 hours so I guess so.

[manaboutown]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Yes'm.

And heaven forbid they meet someone over seventy.

Some folks really like us older birds.

Oh well.............jewels before swine...........sigh.

As I heard it from my grandmother it was "casting pearls before swine" but no matter. When I read between the lines their post suggests they may be seeking encounters of the more intimate sort with other couples. Otherwise, as we all know, meeting people in TV is the least of our problems.

[BobnPeg]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

So incredibly easy to just “naturally” meet people of like-interests in The Villages - I have more friends at this stage of my life than ever before. The Villages is truly a “magical” place. Get out there are enjoy everything our wonderful community has to offer!

Michael,Are you the guy that had trouble meeting people when you first moved in and had Jerry and Linda help you meet people?

[cjrjck]

Originally Posted by LovingTVLifestyle

Would love to meet some other young couples (in their 50’s and 60’s), who have the time to get together to socialize who enjoy intellectual and diverse conversations, travel, fine dining, games, entertainment or other fun activities. Please send me a private message to coordinate a time to introduce ourselves.

My wife is visiting her mother out of town but I am going to give her a call and let her know that we are young again! Been quite a while since anyone thought of us that way, including ourselves. Heck, I might go for a 5 mile run later! 😁

[Michael 61]

Originally Posted by BobnPeg

Michael,Are you the guy that had trouble meeting people when you first moved in and had Jerry and Linda help you meet people?

Yep, that’s me!

Didn’t take long to meet so many great, happy, positive friends here in The Villages - once I started joining clubs, becoming a regular at the Show Kitchen, attending events, getting involved in pickleball, shuffleboard, bowling, water volleyball, etc, it all became very easy to meet friends. I even started my own “sanctioned” social club at one of the rec centers.

[Shipping up to Boston]

Originally Posted by Michael 61

Yep, that’s me!

Didn’t take long to meet so many great, happy, positive friends here in The Villages - once I started joining clubs, becoming a regular at the Show Kitchen, attending events, getting involved in pickleball, shuffleboard, bowling, water volleyball, etc, it all became very easy to meet friends. I even started my own “sanctioned” social club at one of the rec centers.

Your AED organizers should start a social club in Richmond....under the header ‘how to win friends and influence people’! ( Sorry, inside joke! )