Jerry and Linda, We love your videos so much, we just bought a house in the Village of Monarch Grove!! We appreciate your candor and variety of subjects you address.. Thank you, and keep the videos coming! We're glad to see Linda doing so well. Give Gizmo a hug for us and..."We'll see YOU when we get there"!
Love your videos and the information you share. I moved my mother to the area a few years ago and she loves it. She is up in the Spanish Springs area and as far as hardware stores go, The Lowe's up by 27/441 is accessible by the cart bridge and using your white card can get you out of the gate to access Super Walmart, Aldi and Lowe's. I'm sure you guys already knew this and just wanted to inform others about the area. Keep up the good work!
Great information ! If we decide to move there, we are looking up north. We need to be near the hospital and va center. Your videos are so helpful and we appreciate ya! 😁👍❤️
@Dennis Kelly if you think Florida us corrupt, move to Illinois. A few years ago there were 2 former governors in Federal prison at the same time...now down to just 1 former governor in the slammer.
Hi Jerry and Linda! Good information to know for those of us considering a move to The Villages. I was disappointed that Gizmo did not talk about golf cart access to the dog parks located in The Villages. Perhaps he'll mention this in the next video. Many thanks to both of you for all the valuable information you provide. :)
Thank you for your posts Jerry and Linda. After living in Florida for the past 9 months and investigating The Villages for the past three I found my new paradise in The Villages of Southern Oaks and Monarch Grove. I'll be moving in late December and am really excited about joining the Lifestyle TV affords. I appreciate all the insights you've shared in the past and look forward to seeing your future posts. Thanks!
People ask, why Aldi?? Because it's GREAT!! They don't know what they're missing. That fitness center info is a nasty surprise, tho I bet you'd find they accept Silver Sneakers when you reach that age for your insurance. You guys are so helpful for those contemplating that move.
Hi I live in the Hacienda area. Over the 466 GC bridge Walmart, Aldi, a new WaWa, Loews many doctor offices are GC accessible. It's a ride but very pleasent. On the south side of 466 2 Publics 1 Winn Dixie, Ace Hardware are golf cart accessible. Home Depot, Best Buy, Sam's Club is close but you have to go by car. There is a DMV on the NW corner of 466A and Morse Blvd. That is very GC friendly for that area. But to join the Country Clubs the only place that I know of is in Sumter Landing., not in the Spanish Springs area as it used to be. Family and adult pools are far from us. We do not have pools near our mail boxes like they do down south. Your pups is sooo cute but be careful he'll steal your show! Thanks
Jerry and Linda, Love your videos! I am curious about the cost of cable TV and Internet, and cell phone service. My wife's sister and her husband moved in a couple of months ago near the Wildwood area. So far they love it, but they wanted to get away from the winters here up north. We like the seasons, struggle with the heat, and I guess we are somewhat brainwashed regarding the bugs, lizards, (blue tail?) alligators and snakes. So I believe it isn't for us. Did I mention the hurricane evacuations? But we are trying to keep an open mind. Along with the cable service, can you talk about the type of construction that goes into the homes there. The prices would appear expensive, but if they are using quality materials, that would justify the cost. Thanks again for the videos, and we just subscribed to your channel. All the Best. Lynn and Art
It's true. Skip has covered it. The activity fee is competitive in the Villages but less so when you add the gyms on. Jerry has been great at discussing the golf access but he hasn't been through a snowbird season yet. The number of views this vlog is getting is very impressive
I can't believe the amenities fee doesn't include those fitness centers. What the heck?! The split second you become eligible for that silver sneakers, use the heck out of it!
Gizmo is the cutest! The gym here in NY is around $70 but I would have liked it to be included. See if they have a "Silver Sneakers" program at the Villages once you're 65. I think if we lived there we would do what we do here; cook at home all week and maybe go out once or twice a week. This was terrific and very informative. Thanks.
Thank you. I thought this was an update on the "Commode Extraordinaire", but still great information. Thanks Jerry and Linda. See you in early November.
We moved to The Villages a few months ago (Village of Belvedere) after watching your video. We love it here. We also subscribe to the Villages Daily Sun Newspaper and find it very biased to ‘how great the villages are’. We were surprised we had to pay to use the Gym. We were also surprised by the Golf fees (to use the online tee time, Champioship course and use of Championship pool and special dinning areas). We were also disappointed that there isn’t more sidewalks and in the the 25% property tax hike for Sumter County. But that being said - we do love it here in The Villages.
me and my family are taking a trip down to the villages this december. i have gone down to the villages every year since i was 1 years old and it is always so much fun. i love driving down to the landing and spanish springs and i love the echo tunnels. me and my parents love watching your videos and it would be cool if we could get an autograph or something.. hehe
For those of you considering moving to The Villages, keep in mind that the older, more established villages are north. As you go south, the homes and villages are newer, and the surrounding infrastructure like shopping and restaurants isn't as developed yet. Jerry and Linda live near Lake Deaton and CR 44. My wife and I moved to the Villages two months ago, and bought a 19 year old home in the northern part near the Savannah Center. We are 7 minutes by golf cart from the hospital, 12 minutes to Spanish Springs town center, 18 minutes to Lake Sumter Landing town square. In less than 20 minutes, we can golf cart to more than 60 restaurants, at least 7 grocery stores including a WalMart Super Center, The Fresh Market, Winn-Dixie and Publix. The article is true, but what is within a reasonable distance for you is going to depend on where you locate. It may be called The Villages, but its a city of about 125,000 people spread over about 33 square miles. AND its projected to nearly double in size by 2030! You need to figure out what is most important to you, and then look for a home in an area that gives you access to most of the things on your list.
With all the building going on south of Route 44, the population of The Villages could be 200,000 by 2030...that does not surprise me. What was the population of The Villages in 2010?
I live in Fenney, and we love it over here, our area is building up fast! We wanted the brand new area. We aren’t that far from what will be built SOON! Life isn’t about distance in a golf cart! Not everyone Golfs. We ride our bikes! Ppl tend to fatten up riding in a Golf Cart. I see ppl walking their dogs while driving a golf cart. Come on!
Love the video. While visiting The Villages, I enjoy riding in the golf cart, but if the weather is stormy or I would be out after sunset, I would drive a car. With The Villages being so large now, and getting larger, I wonder how many Villagers use their carts if they have regular trips of over 10 miles within The Villages?
From Brownwood in Golf car, the thing I don't like is that the two of my favorite stores are too far. Dollar Tree (30min) in i-27 next to Spanish square and Dollar Store (20 min) in Road 301, but I love the ride
Great videos guys , very informative..Maybe you can share in your next one.. the cost of a movie in the theaters in the Villages..Understand there are 3 theaters, do they all charge the same price?..
Yes. Same prices. all different movie selections at each theater. $8.50 for Villagers any time. $5.00 for everyone on Tuesday. Select midnight movies $6.00 at times. It's very nice. Those prices are from memory, but I think they're correct.
Hey Jerry and Linda, another great video. I have a difficult time calling the "Daily Sun" a newspaper. We have found it more like a North Korean propaganda gazette. If we want an actual newspaper we end up buying the Orlando Sentinel or the Ocala paper. Would love to see an actual local newspaper. Thanks for all you do! Chuck and Sharon
I have a quick question. We just saw a video that a realtor drove thru various neighborhoods and were surprised all the brown spots on the lawn. We live in TX and are going to move out there and have to fight fungus all the time on the lawn. Are the brown spots fungus or something else? Thanks....
"I bet you can get a couple hundred dollars in the bag". Hahahaha. I thought I was going to get rich once I didn't have to buy diapers anymore. It never ends.........
In Michigan we put an 's' at the end of things, so "The Walmart" in Indiana is "Walmarts" in Michigan. "I'm going to Walmart's. Need anything?" LOVE the geographical references! (BTW, that's true of Meijer and Kroger, too. Neither have an s at the end...except in Michigan. We put it there.)
Andrea Daines I was born and raised in Michigan but moved out of state. I never heard it called Walmart(s). Maybe a specific area thing? I do remember my mother calling Meijer(s) pronouncing the J and adding a “s” to it. Back then, it was MeiJers acres. Although my mom has gone to be with the Lord years ago, we still refer to it using her pronunciation, as it’s just funny. We were just in Michigan this past weekend for a memorial for my brothers passing. I sure do miss Michigan. Kroger is Dillions where we live now and it’s written in script. My kids thought it said “Pillows” so we call it that instead Dillions. Good memories.
Golf carts are ok. If they keep on the cart path. Having golf carts "labeled" street legal, was the worst thing this community did. Notice in the regular paper they rarely state golf cart accidents. If you ever get seriously ill, dont trust any doctors in the villages, go to shands which is a real hospital.
Jerry, United Health, Debbie and I are on that from my Employer, once you reach 65 yo they have a program called Silver Sneakers, and that gives you free membership to YMCA. Do they have Y's in Florida, it's worth probably $600-$700 . Definitely the YMCA's are all like health clubs,great programs. Take care.
@@JERRYANDLINDA Well, of course, but aside from that?! (Roadkill??) I think you and Linda would look cute zipping around in a convertible -- same sensations! :-)
We have lived here 6 years and I invariably use my SUV. My wife the golfer uses the golf cart a lot, but still puts on about 7,000 miles a year on her Mercedes. If you drive a car, this place is even more convenient. I live midway between Brownwood and Lake Sumter Landing, and we are just surrounded by possibilities for Churches, or paint stores, or groceries, hardware stores, gyms, or almost anything else one might desire. Don't limit yourself to a golf cart.
A few of the churches in The Villages do what is called Trunk or Treat, where people park at the church and pass out candy from their cars or golf carts. My friend's church is putting on Trunk or Trest for the first time this year.
Hi, love your videos. We will be moving there next year. Question/observation: when viewing homes for sale, I never see bird feeders or bird houses in the yards. We love our birds, and wondered if this is something that is not allowed?
You can have them and many people do. The big birds (cranes, etc) can be very destructive. You wouldn't believe what they can do to your yard, lanai screens, etc. That's why some advise against it. The bird life is fantastic though.
It took 1 drive around to discover this is not for us. Anyone who enjoys golf, pickleball, tennis and no cost health center and much more please check out Timber Pines in Springhill
I love the golf carts I am a golfer of 30 years But what really sold me on the villages see all the carts. I enjoyed driving mine all over In the first 2 years I took my car out of the garage only 6 times. I love your You Tube Show you are very entertainment. Check out the barbershop in Spanish Springs It’s 2 in one, Women’s Salon and in the back Is for men and I find them very good all Prices have gone up but I think there very fair.
are the fitness center the usual treadmills and elipticles? Any free weights? Can you get a good workout in? Old people fitness centers usually lacking in equipment.
Britt Snapsters been here 15 years, many hurricanes...no damage just some heavy rains and winds...we are I. The middle of the state, So hurricanes loose their power by the time they get here. Sink holes are a very rare occurrence.
Don't buy your meat at Walmart... I wouldn't buy any food there, but they were recently found to have a lot of meat that contained antibiotic resistant bacteria in their meat... esp the pork... Most of their food is imported and usually not inspected at the border... I will only buy my meat at Whole Foods because they are very careful about it.... Tand almost all of it is grown and produced in America... There is something called prions in tainted meat that can literally eat your brain....
Are there community type court their in your area such as mobile homes in a gated community that rent instead of buy for my hubby is VA disabled and is there a VA clinic in your area?I really like the area your in.
Most are free. Sometimes there is a materials fee. For example, if you took sculpting there might be a small charge for clay. The woodshop has dues because of the expense in operating and upkeeping the shop.
Maureen, we don't. We use our car all the time. Maureen, we don't. We use our car all the time, but... In a golf cart you can see better, you can hear better, and it's lots more fun. Who wouldn't want to ride around in a golf cart?
When you say doctor offices are you referring to being seen by an MD or DO or a PA? $700 a year for a fitness center membership! What about a YMCA? We prefer The Publix.
One can go to local Villages gyms for $5 a visit. There are 24 hour gyms about for less on Hwy 301 or 44 or 441/27. My wife and I have a combined membership for $400 total a year at a really great gym on 441. Yes, we use a car to get there.
My husband and I ride our bikes on all the trails, we have over 150 miles of Bike/hiking trails, you just have to pick one! Those of us who are 55+ Are still in shape to ride! Come ride with us!
Jerry and Linda, We love your videos so much, we just bought a house in the Village of Monarch Grove!! We appreciate your candor and variety of subjects you address.. Thank you, and keep the videos coming! We're glad to see Linda doing so well. Give Gizmo a hug for us and..."We'll see YOU when we get there"!
Fantastic and EXCITING!!! Thsnk you guys!
Love your videos and the information you share. I moved my mother to the area a few years ago and she loves it. She is up in the Spanish Springs area and as far as hardware stores go, The Lowe's up by 27/441 is accessible by the cart bridge and using your white card can get you out of the gate to access Super Walmart, Aldi and Lowe's. I'm sure you guys already knew this and just wanted to inform others about the area. Keep up the good work!
Great information ! If we decide to move there, we are looking up north. We need to be near the hospital and va center. Your videos are so helpful and we appreciate ya! 😁👍❤️
Thanks, Jane!
@Dennis Kelly if you think Florida us corrupt, move to Illinois. A few years ago there were 2 former governors in Federal prison at the same time...now down to just 1 former governor in the slammer.
Hi Jerry and Linda! Good information to know for those of us considering a move to The Villages. I was disappointed that Gizmo did not talk about golf cart access to the dog parks located in The Villages. Perhaps he'll mention this in the next video. Many thanks to both of you for all the valuable information you provide. :)
Very interesting to hear the availability of all the necessary stores, restaurants, gas stations, etc! Great video! :)
Thank you for your posts Jerry and Linda.
After living in Florida for the past 9 months and investigating The Villages for the past three I found my new paradise in The Villages of Southern Oaks and Monarch Grove. I'll be moving in late December and am really excited about joining the Lifestyle TV affords.
I appreciate all the insights you've shared in the past and look forward to seeing your future posts. Thanks!
Thanks, David! See you when you get here!
Grew
People ask, why Aldi?? Because it's GREAT!! They don't know what they're missing. That fitness center info is a nasty surprise, tho I bet you'd find they accept Silver Sneakers when you reach that age for your insurance. You guys are so helpful for those contemplating that move.
Hi I live in the Hacienda area. Over the 466 GC bridge Walmart, Aldi, a new WaWa, Loews many doctor offices are GC accessible. It's a ride but very pleasent. On the south side of 466 2 Publics 1 Winn Dixie, Ace Hardware are golf cart accessible. Home Depot, Best Buy, Sam's Club is close but you have to go by car. There is a DMV on the NW corner of 466A and Morse Blvd. That is very GC friendly for that area. But to join the Country Clubs the only place that I know of is in Sumter Landing., not in the Spanish Springs area as it used to be. Family and adult pools are far from us. We do not have pools near our mail boxes like they do down south. Your pups is sooo cute but be careful he'll steal your show! Thanks
Great info and service. Someone needs to keep the rose glasses clear!
You guys are always a wealth of information. Thank you and very useful!
We love you both and appreciate your insight on helping us make our move to the Villages! Thanks so much!
Thank you! We hope you love it!
Jerry and Linda,
Love your videos! I am curious about the cost of cable TV and Internet, and cell phone service.
My wife's sister and her husband moved in a couple of months ago near the Wildwood area.
So far they love it, but they wanted to get away from the winters here up north. We like the seasons,
struggle with the heat, and I guess we are somewhat brainwashed regarding the bugs,
lizards, (blue tail?) alligators and snakes. So I believe it isn't for us. Did I mention the hurricane
evacuations? But we are trying to keep an open mind. Along with the cable service, can you talk
about the type of construction that goes into the homes there. The prices would appear expensive,
but if they are using quality materials, that would justify the cost. Thanks again for the videos,
and we just subscribed to your channel. All the Best.
Lynn and Art
Thank you for informing us about the added cost of fitness centers -- thought they were included in the monthly dues.
It's true. Skip has covered it. The activity fee is competitive in the Villages but less so when you add the gyms on. Jerry has been great at discussing the golf access but he hasn't been through a snowbird season yet. The number of views this vlog is getting is very impressive
I can't believe the amenities fee doesn't include those fitness centers. What the heck?! The split second you become eligible for that silver sneakers, use the heck out of it!
We love Gizmo enjoy your honest insight ty very much
Gizmo is the cutest! The gym here in NY is around $70 but I would have liked it to be included. See if they have a "Silver Sneakers" program at the Villages once you're 65. I think if we lived there we would do what we do here; cook at home all week and maybe go out once or twice a week. This was terrific and very informative. Thanks.
Great information and video. Gizmo, of course, is soooo cute. He reminds me of our Oscar💜
Thank you. I thought this was an update on the "Commode Extraordinaire", but still great information. Thanks Jerry and Linda. See you in early November.
LOL... See ya Capn!
poor gizmo--- you put him on the spot! he made a face like "what am i supposed to do?" lol Thanks guys
Gizmo looks exhausted!
Another great video. Love Wal Mart way cheaper. Need a Planet Fitness $10 a month
We moved to The Villages a few months ago (Village of Belvedere) after watching your video. We love it here. We also subscribe to the Villages Daily Sun Newspaper and find it very biased to ‘how great the villages are’. We were surprised we had to pay to use the Gym. We were also surprised by the Golf fees (to use the online tee time, Champioship course and use of Championship pool and special dinning areas). We were also disappointed that there isn’t more sidewalks and in the the 25% property tax hike for Sumter County.
But that being said - we do love it here in The Villages.
Thanks, Mike.
Mike Alder .......we have over 150 miles of hiking/biking trails. There are many sidewalks!
G Wolfe most neighborhoods don’t have sidewalks.
me and my family are taking a trip down to the villages this december. i have gone down to the villages every year since i was 1 years old and it is always so much fun. i love driving down to the landing and spanish springs and i love the echo tunnels. me and my parents love watching your videos and it would be cool if we could get an autograph or something.. hehe
For those of you considering moving to The Villages, keep in mind that the older, more established villages are north. As you go south, the homes and villages are newer, and the surrounding infrastructure like shopping and restaurants isn't as developed yet. Jerry and Linda live near Lake Deaton and CR 44. My wife and I moved to the Villages two months ago, and bought a 19 year old home in the northern part near the Savannah Center. We are 7 minutes by golf cart from the hospital, 12 minutes to Spanish Springs town center, 18 minutes to Lake Sumter Landing town square. In less than 20 minutes, we can golf cart to more than 60 restaurants, at least 7 grocery stores including a WalMart Super Center, The Fresh Market, Winn-Dixie and Publix. The article is true, but what is within a reasonable distance for you is going to depend on where you locate. It may be called The Villages, but its a city of about 125,000 people spread over about 33 square miles. AND its projected to nearly double in size by 2030! You need to figure out what is most important to you, and then look for a home in an area that gives you access to most of the things on your list.
Great info Bumpy! Thanks!
With all the building going on south of Route 44, the population of The Villages could be 200,000 by 2030...that does not surprise me. What was the population of The Villages in 2010?
@@lauralampe1664 Depending upon whose website you believe, in 2010 the population here was between 80,000 to 94,000.
@@bumpygreens2047 thank you.
I live in Fenney, and we love it over here, our area is building up fast! We wanted the brand new area. We aren’t that far from what will be built SOON! Life isn’t about distance in a golf cart! Not everyone Golfs. We ride our bikes! Ppl tend to fatten up riding in a Golf Cart. I see ppl walking their dogs while driving a golf cart. Come on!
Love the video. While visiting The Villages, I enjoy riding in the golf cart, but if the weather is stormy or I would be out after sunset, I would drive a car. With The Villages being so large now, and getting larger, I wonder how many Villagers use their carts if they have regular trips of over 10 miles within The Villages?
Hi Jerry and Linda, I also go to Fairway(9+ years)...go to the 9 am contemporary service. Small world
Aldi's is Da Bomb! We save a ton by going there.
From Brownwood in Golf car, the thing I don't like is that the two of my favorite stores are too far. Dollar Tree (30min) in i-27 next to Spanish square and Dollar Store (20 min) in Road 301, but I love the ride
Great videos guys , very informative..Maybe you can share in your next one.. the cost of a movie in the theaters in the Villages..Understand there are 3 theaters, do they all charge the same price?..
Yes. Same prices. all different movie selections at each theater. $8.50 for Villagers any time. $5.00 for everyone on Tuesday. Select midnight movies $6.00 at times. It's very nice. Those prices are from memory, but I think they're correct.
I strongly recommend you go to see Jeanne Robertson when she plays here in November. She will be at the Sharon in Spanish Springs in November.
Hey Jerry and Linda, another great video. I have a difficult time calling the "Daily Sun" a newspaper. We have found it more like a North Korean propaganda gazette. If we want an actual newspaper we end up buying the Orlando Sentinel or the Ocala paper. Would love to see an actual local newspaper. Thanks for all you do! Chuck and Sharon
I have a quick question. We just saw a video that a realtor drove thru various neighborhoods and were surprised all the brown spots on the lawn. We live in TX and are going to move out there and have to fight fungus all the time on the lawn. Are the brown spots fungus or something else? Thanks....
I haven't noticed any, except spots where the sprinklers need to be adjusted or dogs frequent. My neighborhood has empire zoysia.
You two are so cute! -- Great information. And fabulous dog!
We call Walmart Marketplace (the one that only sells groceries), baby Walmart. LOL
"I bet you can get a couple hundred dollars in the bag". Hahahaha. I thought I was going to get rich once I didn't have to buy diapers anymore. It never ends.........
Thanks for the perspective, it was refreshing
In Michigan we put an 's' at the end of things, so "The Walmart" in Indiana is "Walmarts" in Michigan. "I'm going to Walmart's. Need anything?" LOVE the geographical references! (BTW, that's true of Meijer and Kroger, too. Neither have an s at the end...except in Michigan. We put it there.)
Andrea Daines I was born and raised in Michigan but moved out of state. I never heard it called Walmart(s). Maybe a specific area thing? I do remember my mother calling Meijer(s) pronouncing the J and adding a “s” to it. Back then, it was MeiJers acres. Although my mom has gone to be with the Lord years ago, we still refer to it using her pronunciation, as it’s just funny. We were just in Michigan this past weekend for a memorial for my brothers passing. I sure do miss Michigan. Kroger is Dillions where we live now and it’s written in script. My kids thought it said “Pillows” so we call it that instead Dillions. Good memories.
Why are you shopping at Aldi? BECAUSE THEY'RE CHEAP! 😜 I'm down there every weekend for church, and a stop at Aldi is usually on my agenda.
Golf carts are ok. If they keep on the cart path. Having golf carts "labeled" street legal, was the worst thing this community did. Notice in the regular paper they rarely state golf cart accidents. If you ever get seriously ill, dont trust any doctors in the villages, go to shands which is a real hospital.
We've met a few people on our cruises that live in The Villages but haven't been able to get my husband to check it out yet.
keep up the great work!
Jerry, United Health, Debbie and I are on that from my Employer, once you reach 65 yo they have a program called
Silver Sneakers, and that gives you free membership to YMCA. Do they have Y's in Florida, it's worth probably $600-$700 . Definitely the YMCA's are all like health clubs,great programs. Take care.
Yes, but not that close by. The nearest YMCA is in Tavares, which is on the other side of Leesburg and not too terribly close.
Guess I don't understand why the golf cart seems to be the preferred mode of transportation over a car?
They are fun Richard! Feel the wind in your face! Smell the roadkill!
@@JERRYANDLINDA Well, of course, but aside from that?! (Roadkill??) I think you and Linda would look cute zipping around in a convertible -- same sensations! :-)
We have lived here 6 years and I invariably use my SUV. My wife the golfer uses the golf cart a lot, but still puts on about 7,000 miles a year on her Mercedes. If you drive a car, this place is even more convenient. I live midway between Brownwood and Lake Sumter Landing, and we are just surrounded by possibilities for Churches, or paint stores, or groceries, hardware stores, gyms, or almost anything else one might desire. Don't limit yourself to a golf cart.
Great information! Thank you and God bless you! Do you think you will be getting Trick or Treaters this year? :-)
Very doubtful!
A few of the churches in The Villages do what is called Trunk or Treat, where people park at the church and pass out candy from their cars or golf carts. My friend's church is putting on Trunk or Trest for the first time this year.
Maybe some dressed as old people..
Hi, love your videos. We will be moving there next year. Question/observation: when viewing homes for sale, I never see bird feeders or bird houses in the yards. We love our birds, and wondered if this is something that is not allowed?
You can have them and many people do. The big birds (cranes, etc) can be very destructive. You wouldn't believe what they can do to your yard, lanai screens, etc. That's why some advise against it. The bird life is fantastic though.
I just found you. Don't know what city in FIa u r Iocated. The coIor scheme behind you is beautifuI. Ty for your honesty. WiII subscribe and again ty.
It took 1 drive around to discover this is not for us. Anyone who enjoys golf, pickleball, tennis and no cost health center and much more please check out Timber Pines in Springhill
I have been pursuing Spring Hill. I like it but they are just making up prices for the houses down there
I love the golf carts I am a golfer of 30 years
But what really sold me on the villages see
all the carts. I enjoyed driving mine all over
In the first 2 years I took my car out of the
garage only 6 times. I love your You Tube
Show you are very entertainment.
Check out the barbershop in Spanish Springs
It’s 2 in one, Women’s Salon and in the back
Is for men and I find them very good all
Prices have gone up but I think there very fair.
Thank you, Ronnie! Will do!
Is there a public library in the villages?
Yes, several.
Thanks for the info definitely an eye opener! Is there any Planet Fitness is in the villages?
There is one 5.5 miles from us, in Leesburg. Not accessible by golfcart.
are the fitness center the usual treadmills and elipticles? Any free weights? Can you get a good workout in? Old people fitness centers usually lacking in equipment.
The convience is really nice for you for your needs
That would have been great to have done the paper while sitting on the new toilet.
I'm surprised Kroger doesn't have a store or two there.
We'd love it!
Bonnybrook 15 years and counting...best place on earth to live
Britt Snapsters been here 15 years, many hurricanes...no damage just some heavy rains and winds...we are I. The middle of the state,
So hurricanes loose their power by the time they get here. Sink holes are a very rare occurrence.
great video.. Thanks
When I watch your videos where you are driving around the area I am always very surprised at the number of cars on the road. Well now I know why.
Nice rundown
Love you both! ❤️❤️
Fitness Centers for those already on Medicare with the right plan, Silver Sneakers makes them available for $0. For fitness, maybe walk?
They also have some outdoor fitness equipment around some of the Regional Rec. Centers you can use for free. We love the one around Rohan!!
Gizmo is a sweat heart.
Great video you two.
Tells us about TEAM spine Ninja. 👍🤗
A friend back home is a world class arm wrestler and has been on two seasons of American Ninja Warrior.
Don't buy your meat at Walmart... I wouldn't buy any food there, but they were recently found to have a lot of meat that contained antibiotic resistant bacteria in their meat... esp the pork... Most of their food is imported and usually not inspected at the border... I will only buy my meat at Whole Foods because they are very careful about it.... Tand almost all of it is grown and produced in America... There is something called prions in tainted meat that can literally eat your brain....
Our Health First Medicare plan includes LA Fitness Silver Sneakers and some friends plans do also on other plans
Are there community type court their in your area such as mobile homes in a gated community that rent instead of buy for my hubby is VA disabled and is there a VA clinic in your area?I really like the area your in.
There is a VA clinic.
Great post but I think Gismo was bored.
Gizmo wanted to hear where to go to check out all the cute little girl doggies. :-)
What other activities cost money to do ?? Archery, Pickle Ball, Swimming, etc love to hear about what activities are free vs paid..thanks
Most are free. Sometimes there is a materials fee. For example, if you took sculpting there might be a small charge for clay. The woodshop has dues because of the expense in operating and upkeeping the shop.
Your dog is camera shy. :)
Enjoyed your video
No offense but Gizmo looked bored. “When are they going to hush up? I’m trying to nap!”
True! 😆😆😆😆
Things too far away . . . . . order from Amazon . . . . . . possible 2 day delivery !!!!!
Aldies rocks!
Any YMCA or planet fitness nearby. My Ymca has a senior rate
Ocala I think has a YMCA.
Why do you always use your golf cart and not your car,
Maureen, we don't. We use our car all the time. Maureen, we don't. We use our car all the time, but... In a golf cart you can see better, you can hear better, and it's lots more fun. Who wouldn't want to ride around in a golf cart?
Fitness center..free in some of th he rec centers
Which ones? The ones we visited were fee based.
Love gizmo
When you say doctor offices are you referring to being seen by an MD or DO or a PA? $700 a year for a fitness center membership! What about a YMCA? We prefer The Publix.
MD. The YMCA is in Tavares... about 22 miles.
Southern Trace has a Ace store
One can go to local Villages gyms for $5 a visit. There are 24 hour gyms about for less on Hwy 301 or 44 or 441/27. My wife and I have a combined membership for $400 total a year at a really great gym on 441. Yes, we use a car to get there.
There are a dozen Publix, plus Winn Dixie and Aldi and Whole Foods.
Costco?
Not close.
most of your comments are kind of slanted because you live in the lower section. What would it be like for most that live north of you?
I'm sure that's true, but that's where we live.
Costco’s? Sams club? IKEA?
Only Sam's Club... on 441, not accessible by golfcart (at least I don't know how) it is next to Home Depot near the Spanish Springs area.
The closest IKEA store is in Orlando.
Do you see lots of people riding bicycles instead of gcarts
No, but many folks have bikes and ride them on occasion.
My husband and I ride our bikes on all the trails, we have over 150 miles of Bike/hiking trails, you just have to pick one! Those of us who are 55+ Are still in shape to ride! Come ride with us!
Why the obsession with golf carts. Why not just drive your car?
Because it's fun!!!
Don’t you have to pay to join a golf club?
No
Where do you worship....
Fairway Christian
What does a hair cut cost in the Villlages
$15 seems common for a man. Drive a car 20 minutes there are $8 cuts. Fantastic Sam's has $12 Wednesdays.
@@JERRYANDLINDA OK, thank you