[Pamela1130]

Originally Posted by Veracity

Hi Pam...FYI...The Brownwood Hotel and Spa has a gym and a spa for their guests....Enjoy your visit....I'm glad that your dog is doing better! Amenities | Brownwood Hotel and Spa

Thank you. I see the gym at Brownwood Hotel won't cut it but the Genesis Health club in Brownwood is perfect for what he likes.

[Pamela1130]

Originally Posted by Nana2Teddy

Actually no there aren’t three trolley tours anymore. They only started one back up after Covid, and it is boarded at Brownwood Sales office and only goes south of 44 where the new homes are being built.

Well that will be good as I would like to see that area actually. Thank you so much!!

[Pamela1130]

Originally Posted by Heytubes

I’d suggest paying 8 bucks for The Villages GPS. It has car and cart directions to the rec centers as well as about every facility in TV. The free app is ok but isn’t as good as the one you pay for. Enjoy your visit and welcome.

Thanks for the information about the GPS App because the host lady said I didn't need the paid one, but for 8 bucks not worth even not getting it.

[mtdjed]

Originally Posted by Pamela1130

Thank you. I see the gym at Brownwood Hotel won't cut it but the Genesis Health club in Brownwood is perfect for what he likes.

A lot of health insurance programs now allow free membership to health clubs. Perhaps limited to Medicare supplement/ Advantage programs. Also, some health clubs have mutual use agreements. Might be good to call Genesis in Brownwood to explore options that might be available especially if they know you are perhaps going to be a new resident.

[Dani & Bill]

Hi Pam,
I sent you a private message regarding your trip
~Dani

[Pairadocs]

Originally Posted by mtdjed

Only addressing your concern for golf cart and or Car. Others may have different views but at least consider the following.

At this time of year and short amount of time, I would strongly recommend a car. On your first visit, you might want to see as much as possible including possible living areas, shopping, dining, entertainment.

The Villages is huge, over 20 miles from north to south, and more by golf cart. Brownwood to Lake Sumter about 7 miles and another 5 or 6 to Spanish Springs and then you have to return. Sunset at your time of visit around 6PM and temperatures average high 70 and low 50. Rental carts normally have no weather enclosures. Golf carts can't go everywhere so you would eliminate options for exploring shopping and dining. Many rental golf carts are speed limited.

If your goal was to just experience the lifestyle and golf, exercise, dance at one square, explore a limited area perhaps OK.

Otherwise, do yourself a favor and have access to auto transport. It might be quaint to think golf cart only, but it is not practical unless you are staying with friends or relatives.

As long time residents, agree this is very good advice (auto vrs. golf cart due to limited time). Only thing I'd add is definitely go to sales office first (before trying to drive all three sections/areas) and take the troll tour... if nothing else, it will give you an idea of this HUGE Villages area. Then you can set out to explore in your auto, stop to see what interests you most, etc.

[Pamela1130]

Originally Posted by mtdjed

A lot of health insurance programs now allow free membership to health clubs. Perhaps limited to Medicare supplement/ Advantage programs. Also, some health clubs have mutual use agreements. Might be good to call Genesis in Brownwood to explore options that might be available especially if they know you are perhaps going to be a new resident.

That's a great idea!! Thank you!!

[OrangeBlossomBaby]

Originally Posted by asiebel

I am not sure you can take a golf cart to the Brownwood Hotel. You should call to find out! It may be difficult to find a rental at this time of year!

Yes you can. They have conventions and health fairs and such there. Many of us go there by golf cart to attend them.

[Nana2Teddy]

Originally Posted by Pairadocs

As long time residents, agree this is very good advice (auto vrs. golf cart due to limited time). Only thing I'd add is definitely go to sales office first (before trying to drive all three sections/areas) and take the troll tour... if nothing else, it will give you an idea of this HUGE Villages area. Then you can set out to explore in your auto, stop to see what interests you most, etc.

The trolley tour only goes south of 44 now. They show visitors the new areas where they’re still building homes. It leaves from Brownwood Sales office.