From Our Readers
Pulse letter for the week of January 16
How many of you have had the opportunity to drive by Montgomery Lake during the Christmas holidays? If you...
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Pulse letters for the week of January 9
As a single-family homeowner, I almost never read the message from the Association Board President, but this past week...
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Pulse letters for the week of January 2
I read the 12/19 letter on parking violations with interest. On my street, assorted vehicles have been parked for...
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Thank you
From the first day I moved into The Villages from New York, I knew that we had made the...
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No Pulse letters for the week of December 26
No Pulse letters were submitted for the week of December 26, 2024. If you would like to submit a...
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A safari trip to Kenya and Tanzania with the Carbonettis
Gordon and Loretta Carbonetti recently returned from a safari trip to Kenya and Tanzania. Their activities included wild game...
Above & Beyond
Thanks Joe!
Throughout the year, Joe Hart, a Verano neighbor, has generously put up giant balloons along Via Laguna for display during the holidays. From Easter...
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Pulse letters for December 19
In The Villager issue dated October 3, 2024 page four there was an article titled “Public Safety, talking about parking rules.” It was stated...
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No Pulse letters for the week of December 12
No Pulse letters were approved for the week of December 12, 2024. If you would like to submit a Pulse letter, click here.
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Pulse letter for December 5
I would like to thank our new Executive Chef for the transformation he has performed in the Clubhouse.
The new menus are exciting and ambitious...
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Pulse letter for November 28
I am writing about the proposed fee that would be charged new residents to cover the costs of existing amenities. I am in favor...
World Travel
Going to Santa Barbara to visit a former Villager
Kime Tiger, former Villages resident Betty Williams and Judy Gergurich went with the Hiking Club on Amtrak to Santa Barbra in late October. They visited...
Above & Beyond
Thanks to the Board for Fitness Center equipment
I would like to thank the Board for obtaining the punching bag that is now in the Fitness Center. It will benefit lots of people,...
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Pulse letters for November 21
I attended a Fireside chat a few months ago where Ryan Bell explained concern about the state of maintenance reserves in the Villages. In...
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No Pulse letters for the week of November 14
No Pulse letters were submitted for the week of November 14, 2024. If you would like to submit a Pulse letter, click here.
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River cruise down the Elbe from Berlin to Prague
Betty Olsen and her daughter, Linda Bookman, took a Viking cruise down the Elbe River starting in Berlin and ending in Prague.
Among the...
Achievements
Resident’s book describes the realization of a big dream unfurled
A Cribari resident, Len Silverfine, has just published a book “Unless First We Dream, The Story of the Great American Flag,” available through Amazon...
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A fantastic trip to Japan—Okinawa, Kyoto and Tokyo
Tony Loiacono's son, Nicholas, took him on a trip to Tokyo, Kyoto, and Okinawa, where he lived as a child. Tony's father was a...
Above & Beyond
Thank you to VMA golf cart donation organizers
Did you know that for over 10 years, three of our Villager men have been repairing and selling used golf carts to benefit our...
Above & Beyond
Thank you to VMA volunteer drivers
Thank you to the 11 individuals who stepped up to volunteer as medical appointment drivers.Your commitment ensures that we won’t have to turn away...
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No Pulse letters for the week of November 7
No Pulse letters were submitted for the week of November 7, 2024. If you would like to submit a pulse letter, click here.
World Travel
Exploring Greece and Albania
George Welch and Carol Reid spent a month exploring Greece and Albania, which included visiting fellow Villagers Terri and Tasso Koumouzelis at their home...
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Pulse letter for October 31
I would strongly suggest that the CBOD seriously reconsider their position in wanting to create an “initiation fee” for new buyers. It's my opinion...
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Exploring the Provence region of France with the Cooks
David and Evonne Cook recently spent 11 days in the Provence region of France, touring hilltop villages, Roman and Greek ruins, and enjoying French...
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No Pulse letters for the week of October 24
No Pulse letters were submitted for the week of October 24, 2024. If you would like to submit a Pulse letter, click here.
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Villagers take a Panama Canal cruise
Mike and Millie-Anne Schwerin, David and Janet Gonzales, Reggie and Sharon Smith, Kyle and Diane Finley, James and Marissa Sumcad, Tim and Michell McQuay...