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Check out the friendly folks at: https://www.unityspiritualcenterfl.org/
Welcome to The Villages!

There are many people who are into this kind of sensitivity and personal growth. Check into the suggested resources. Unsure why there’s a need to be rude and demeaning on this forum. Clearly these people have chosen another pathway.

Welcome! Check out the villages app - you can search for activities using the app. Also if you don't find what you want, you can start your own group..

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When I’m feeling a little low I go to Disney and go on “it’s a small world” for a few hours works great and nobody knows….

Well, I'm certainly not trying to change Florida - just looking for some friends.

Welcome to your new home.

Despite some of the commentary, people are not hostile or unfriendly; just wary.

People move here for many reasons. The climate, the company of people in like circumstances, the golf, the reasonable standard of living, whatever. But one of the primary reasons is/was to escape what all too many major cities on the East Coast, central industrial states and the West Coast have become. The wariness comes from the fear that the mindset that created the mess will be imported here.

Hi, all, I just moved here from Oregon. I am into personal growth, and wondering if there are any groups or people interested in topics such as psychology, co-counseling, emotional support, NVC, HAI, authentic relating, mindfulness, etc. - any interest in topics like this. Thanks.

There are several snarky jerks on Talk of the Villages. You will quickly learn to ignore them. They are the reason I seldom respond to any posts here (or post questions myself). Your requests sound quite interesting, although I have no idea what NVC, HAI and authentic relating are. I assume you are actually wanting information about these topics, but I can't actually help you myself. Good luck to you, and best wishes.

Look at the Enrichment Academy book or website. I attended a great Crystal Bowl Meditation class through there. These classes are for a fee, but there are some broader choices then the recreation center classes and groups imo.

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Sounds like th Villages is not a good fit for you. Check out communities in the Orlando area.

Welcome! The best place to start is the previous posted link to the clubs. There are internal growth groups of a variety of interests. Unfortunately, several here don’t feel self-awareness and self improvement are needed. It’s those that need it the most. We moved from Oregon a year ago. You’ll find what you are looking for here. You just have separate the wheat from the chaff. We are here and growing! Enjoy! We love it here.

Including "authentic relating"? (Nudge nudge, wink wink)

I am completely shocked by the mean spirited responses to this post. To answer your question, groups are limited in the summer, but in fall I have seen Edgar Casey group, meditation groups, Abraham Hicks groups for starters. Also, not in the rec news but there is a Unity Spiritual Center in Fruitland park near the VIllages that might be a good source of information.

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