FYI, The Villages, that I am referring to, is a retirement community in central Florida.
Ok, I feel compelled to write this review because of some of the comments made about The Villages (in Florida) in a previous post in Feb of this year by Orchidflower. You can do a search on "The Villages" (in the title) if you want to see the thread I am referring to. Bascially Orchidflower asked if anyone had personal experience with The Villages.
I visited The Villages last week. I spent 4 days there. I’d like to report what I found.
Before I start, I want to tell you that I’m 56 years old, I live in So California. I retired 10 months ago. My wife retired 4 months ago. My wife and I both are passionate about our hobbies. I have no relationship with anyone at The Villages.
Also, before I start, let me say something that is dear to my heart. Retirement communities are not for everyone. The Villages (like others) are designed and built for the 55+ people. There are many, many good reasons that this type of lifestyle may NOT be appealing to you. In fact, based on my unscientific research, MOST people who are at this website are probably not interested. I acknowledge that fact. But please, don’t criticize those of us (the minority) that are interested in this type of community.
Following this post, there will be 6 additional posts. You can skip any you like
1. What is The Villages?
2. Why am I interested in The Villages?
3. What I did in the Villages during my visit
4. Houses for sale in The Villages
5. (Most important) What I found... the good and the bad, my personal review.
6. Summary - Are we gonna move to the Villages?
Ok, I feel compelled to write this review because of some of the comments made about The Villages (in Florida) in a previous post in Feb of this year by Orchidflower. You can do a search on "The Villages" (in the title) if you want to see the thread I am referring to. Bascially Orchidflower asked if anyone had personal experience with The Villages.
I visited The Villages last week. I spent 4 days there. I’d like to report what I found.
Before I start, I want to tell you that I’m 56 years old, I live in So California. I retired 10 months ago. My wife retired 4 months ago. My wife and I both are passionate about our hobbies. I have no relationship with anyone at The Villages.
Also, before I start, let me say something that is dear to my heart. Retirement communities are not for everyone. The Villages (like others) are designed and built for the 55+ people. There are many, many good reasons that this type of lifestyle may NOT be appealing to you. In fact, based on my unscientific research, MOST people who are at this website are probably not interested. I acknowledge that fact. But please, don’t criticize those of us (the minority) that are interested in this type of community.
Following this post, there will be 6 additional posts. You can skip any you like
1. What is The Villages?
2. Why am I interested in The Villages?
3. What I did in the Villages during my visit
4. Houses for sale in The Villages
5. (Most important) What I found... the good and the bad, my personal review.
6. Summary - Are we gonna move to the Villages?