[Leon Nielsen]

I would like an opinion on which Village seems to have the most "fun". We want to live in a Village with lots of neighborhood activities and just plain friendliness.

[swrinfla]

IMHO every Village will claim that they're the best!

That said, experience suggests that the newer Villages are the most lively. Part of that, I suspect, is that many of our newest Villagers are "youngsters!"

But, many older Villages have very close-knit communities. My own street of some 16 houses has residents ranging in age from 56 to 83 or so. We pay little attention to the small age differences, and revel in the closeness of our friendships. It helps tremendously, I think, that all but our youngest neighbors, moved here within a couple of months of each other!

Bottom line, Leon, is: You're going to love it here no matter where you are!

SWR

[redwitch]

You honestly won't know without talking to people who already live there. One street in a village can be very active with things going on weekly. The next street over may have a get-together twice or year or even never, with just friends getting together at each other's homes.

If you purchase in a new village, the odds are pretty good there will be activities, at least for the first year or two.

Even if you manage to land in a "dead" zone, you'll still find plenty to do and, odds are, that you'll find a few people on your street that will become friends and with whom you'll do things (including getting together in each others' homes),

[zcaveman]

Originally Posted by redwitch

You honestly won't know without talking to people who already live there. One street in a village can be very active with things going on weekly. The next street over may have a get-together twice or year or even never, with just friends getting together at each other's homes.

If you purchase in a new village, the odds are pretty good there will be activities, at least for the first year or two.

Even if you manage to land in a "dead" zone, you'll still find plenty to do and, odds are, that you'll find a few people on your street that will become friends and with whom you'll do things (including getting together in each others' homes),

. In our village, one or two of the streets/cul de sacs have an annual block party. Other areas have semi-annual driveway parties. We have golf outings, polo game parties, etc.

No matter what village you move into you will find something to do.

[cometgirl]

My Husband and I just purchased in the Village of Rio Grande. We were advised by some friends to purchase in a "newer" village, because we would find more people our own age. We prefered to buy in an "older" village, hoping for a wider range of age, and experience. We love it, (we are only part timers at this time), we find the neighborhood has a variety of people, and have been welcomed with open arms!

[Rag Bagger]

I think you will find the new villages to have the most activity. It is simply because everyone is new and are usually anxious to meet new friends and are just plain open about meeting new folks. Everybody is in the same boat they want to meet new friends. Unless they moved here in a group they won't know anybody either.

Newer villagers from newer villages tend to comunicate more on this site. They are just so excited and want to communicate that.

Having said that I don't think it really matters all that much which village. You will meet new friends any where you go. This is not a good place to hang out if you are a hermit or hermit want-a-be.

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by cometgirl

My Husband and I just purchased in the Village of Rio Grande. We were advised by some friends to purchase in a "newer" village, because we would find more people our own age. We prefered to buy in an "older" village, hoping for a wider range of age, and experience. We love it, (we are only part timers at this time), we find the neighborhood has a variety of people, and have been welcomed with open arms!

We've had the same experience in Springdale. We love the northside and our neighbors are terrific!

[Barboza]

Originally Posted by Leon Nielsen

I would like an opinion on which Village seems to have the most "fun". We want to live in a Village with lots of neighborhood activities and just plain friendliness.

Try La Crescenta in Santiago.

People are great.

Monthly meetings at Saddlebrook, Lunch Monthly with Santiago ladies at Savannah, Red Hat Group, Bridge group, Book Club, Area group golf, Annual garage sale, several shows & parties Halloween, Xmas, Luau etc. throughout year.Golf cart Xmas lights caravan. Group visits out of Villages, get togethers for lunch/dinner+cinema. Lovely Villa neighbourhood with many homes overlooking Horse field and Polo field.

Drop by and see for yourself!

[BaylorBear]

Originally Posted by swrinfla

IMHO every Village will claim that they're the best!

That said, experience suggests that the newer Villages are the most lively. Part of that, I suspect, is that many of our newest Villagers are "youngsters!"

But, many older Villages have very close-knit communities. My own street of some 16 houses has residents ranging in age from 56 to 83 or so. We pay little attention to the small age differences, and revel in the closeness of our friendships. It helps tremendously, I think, that all but our youngest neighbors, moved here within a couple of months of each other!

Bottom line, Leon, is: You're going to love it here no matter where you are!

SWR

One item to consider everyone. The Hubs and I are 2nd generation Villagers in the Historic Section! There's plenty going on in our area!

[uujudy]

I haven't yet met anyone who was born here.

[graciegirl]

Originally Posted by uujudy

I haven't yet met anyone who was born here.

Judy Judy Judy

[irishamr]

Abner Street in Amelia is the friendliest to me.

[Pturner]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Judy Judy Judy

BTW, did you know, Cary never said it?

[uujudy]

Gracie Gracie Gracie
Tee hee
Speaking of happy villagers, remember the old adage:
To find happiness you must carry it with you.
That's why we have the shopping bags and coolers on the golf carts.

[JUREK]

Originally Posted by redwitch

You honestly won't know without talking to people who already live there. One street in a village can be very active with things going on weekly. The next street over may have a get-together twice or year or even never, with just friends getting together at each other's homes.

If you purchase in a new village, the odds are pretty good there will be activities, at least for the first year or two.

Even if you manage to land in a "dead" zone, you'll still find plenty to do and, odds are, that you'll find a few people on your street that will become friends and with whom you'll do things (including getting together in each others' homes),

If you buy in the dead zone you probably just found a plot in the cemetery.
LOL I don't think any village stands out more than any other.
If I stay home for some reason it is because of my choice. There is always something going on in my neighborhood.