Originally Posted by JamieKoblas (Post 2310143)

Being a new resident of the Villages I was excited to start finding some clubs and activities to join but I have run into a few frustrations. Can anyone else relate? Seasoned villagers, constructive advice welcome.

- The Villages app and website searches don't always show the activity I am searching for or show what I can clearly see in the Weekly Recreation Activity Schedule that is published on Thursdays at the Rec Centers

- Have gone to several activities to find out it is just for preformed groups (games, cards ets) or it is a performance group (ie dance type groups).

- Some groups their name is so unclear as to what or who the group/activity is even for

- Using the filter for event type is fairly pointless since most activities are listed under social so you will still be stuck scrolling through almost all of the days activities (at least in the printed paper, the simple division of indoor activities and sports activities makes it more user friendly).

- Contact info on the website is nice but 9 times out of 10 I don't even hear back from the activities coordinator

- The list here on Talk of the Villages is so out of date, almost all the activities I looked into either didn't exist anymore or had the wrong date and time. ( I do like the additional information that was provided about the activities though so I knew if it was an activity that was a good fit for me).

Basically I think there is room for improvement in the Villages Calendar on the website and app to explore to activities and provide more information on each activity.

Originally Posted by DebMil (Post 2349048)

We too have found finding things to do frustrating. It takes nearly all day to decide what to do and then it's too late.

Many pickleball groups are closed. Or titled to be "Joes" group.
Cards groups require you to be educated in the game and sometimes even intermediate or advanced. I've seen very few beginner level.
Our first year here we joined line dancing. We had fun. But, you did have to arrive about 45 mins early and wait in line in order to get anywhere near the stage to see the instructor. Once the doors opened people literally ran to get up close. The room was always packed.
It's the same with Zumba and Cardio drumming. But cardio drumming offers many days and times.
Most of us now in my neighborhood don't go to the activities. Unless it's a reserved dance, then we go.

Originally Posted by JamieKoblas (Post 2310143)

Being a new resident of the Villages I was excited to start finding some clubs and activities to join but I have run into a few frustrations. Can anyone else relate? Seasoned villagers, constructive advice welcome.

- The Villages app and website searches don't always show the activity I am searching for or show what I can clearly see in the Weekly Recreation Activity Schedule that is published on Thursdays at the Rec Centers

- Have gone to several activities to find out it is just for preformed groups (games, cards ets) or it is a performance group (ie dance type groups).

- Some groups their name is so unclear as to what or who the group/activity is even for

- Using the filter for event type is fairly pointless since most activities are listed under social so you will still be stuck scrolling through almost all of the days activities (at least in the printed paper, the simple division of indoor activities and sports activities makes it more user friendly).

- Contact info on the website is nice but 9 times out of 10 I don't even hear back from the activities coordinator

- The list here on Talk of the Villages is so out of date, almost all the activities I looked into either didn't exist anymore or had the wrong date and time. ( I do like the additional information that was provided about the activities though so I knew if it was an activity that was a good fit for me).

Basically I think there is room for improvement in the Villages Calendar on the website and app to explore to activities and provide more information on each activity.

Originally Posted by npwalters (Post 2349060)

Some of the more popular clubs are very "cliquey". My wife and I went to 2 different stained glass clubs to meet and try to join. My wife is a very good and seasoned glass crafter. We were advised to join the wait list. It's been a few years and no one has contacted us. Pretty much the same for the woodworking shops although that is a little better since the second one opened. I waited for well over a year and never was contacted. Same with a few other clubs.

With over 100,000 people here and growing rapidly that will likely be the case for a long time.

Originally Posted by BlueStarAirlines (Post 2310431)

If you have an iPhone, download the "UnofficialGuideToTheVillages". All entertainment is located in the app.

As for clubs.... I've found that joining your neighborhood Facebook group for Village clubs and looking at the Club schedule in the weekly Daily Sun (Thursdays?) or pick it up at the Rec centers (for free) for Village wide clubs works the best.

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2310147)

Welcome to TOTV. Your first post and it's a complaint. You'll do quite well on this site.:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

As far as the rest of it goes, I have no answer----perhaps address the question to the Recreation Department.

Originally Posted by golfing eagles (Post 2310147)

Welcome to TOTV. Your first post and it's a complaint. You'll do quite well on this site.:1rotfl::1rotfl::1rotfl:

As far as the rest of it goes, I have no answer----perhaps address the question to the Recreation Department.

Originally Posted by JamieKoblas (Post 2310143)

Being a new resident of the Villages I was excited to start finding some clubs and activities to join but I have run into a few frustrations. Can anyone else relate? Seasoned villagers, constructive advice welcome.

- The Villages app and website searches don't always show the activity I am searching for or show what I can clearly see in the Weekly Recreation Activity Schedule that is published on Thursdays at the Rec Centers

- Have gone to several activities to find out it is just for preformed groups (games, cards ets) or it is a performance group (ie dance type groups).

- Some groups their name is so unclear as to what or who the group/activity is even for

- Using the filter for event type is fairly pointless since most activities are listed under social so you will still be stuck scrolling through almost all of the days activities (at least in the printed paper, the simple division of indoor activities and sports activities makes it more user friendly).

- Contact info on the website is nice but 9 times out of 10 I don't even hear back from the activities coordinator

- The list here on Talk of the Villages is so out of date, almost all the activities I looked into either didn't exist anymore or had the wrong date and time. ( I do like the additional information that was provided about the activities though so I knew if it was an activity that was a good fit for me).

Basically I think there is room for improvement in the Villages Calendar on the website and app to explore to activities and provide more information on each activity.