Household battery collection scheduled for this Friday, November 22 has been cancelled due to expected rain.
The next scheduled collection date is Friday, December 13 pending weather conditions. Please contact Mary Tatum at 408 754-1334 or mtatum@the-villages.com with any questions.
When: December 16, 2024, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Where: The Foothill Center
Join via Zoom: https://tinyurl.com/4a5nyb6u Meeting ID: 825 7120 0042
Gift bags often appear glossy if they are made from a paper-plastic mix. This type of material can’t be recycled because the paper and plastic can’t be separated.
Generally, gift bags can’t be recycled if they have ribbons, bows or glitter. If your gift bag is 100 percent paper, it is OK to recycle but remove all of the adornments first.
Recently it has come to staff’s attention that some medical waste was being intermingled with other recyclables in trash enclosures. Medical waste such as used syringes, lancets and prescription drugs is not recyclable. It poses a safety hazard and never goes into a recycling or garbage bin.
Used sharps (syringe needles, lancets) and medications may be dropped off at participating medical waste locations. Locations near The Villages include CVS Pharmacy at 4850 San Felipe Road and Evergreen Pharmacy at 2690 S. White Road.
Deisy Gomez, The Villages Comcast/Xfinity Account Manager, will be available December 4 from 12 p.m. – 2 p.m. in the Sequoia for drop in questions about your account, services and equipment.
She is available for virtual appointments every Friday by appointment from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Please use https://calendly.com/deisygomez1326/the-villages to make an appointment
Dear Members,
As many of you are aware, the annual Financial Statement is required to be distributed within 120 days of the close of the fiscal year, per Civil Code 5305. Unfortunately, a server crash in July 2024 impacted our business operations financial software delaying access to essential information. While we have been able to recover the data gradually as the server was restored, this interruption has resulted in a multi-week delay in our audit process.
We anticipate that the Financial Statement will be ready for distribution by or before December 31, 2024. We apologize for any inconvenience caused by this delay and appreciate your patience as we work to complete the process thoroughly and accurately.
Thank you for your understanding and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Theresa M. Ostrander
General Manager
For Villagers who lived in this community prior to the 2020 pandemic, they recall that the Bistro’s outdoor dining was nonexistent. In step with thousands of businesses across the country, The Villages Bistro pivoted to keep its doors open and, with EVF’s (Evergreen Villages Foundation) amazing financial support, guests still enjoy their outdoor dining experience. The entire shade structure creation was only to be temporary, however, just to get us through the pandemic. Two years past its start date, the Bistro’s long-term renovation has begun. Out with the old and in with the new started the morning of October 16 with the worn out overhead tent being removed. The FY24-25 Capital Replacement funds set aside for this renovation include building a pergola that replaces the tent and new umbrellas to provide additional outside protection. And what about that fire pit? Turned off years ago, the fire pit will once again warm those nearby—and just in time for the cooler weather.
We’re excited to see the Bistro’s enhancements unfold. We think you will be thrilled with the added enjoyment these innovations will soon bring.
With the Association Board announcing that Homeowners Association (HOA) rules will soon be scrutinized and more closely enforced throughout The Villages, Public Safety Director Matt Hidalgo reminds Villagers of the rules that are frequently violated—such as the parking rules.
Rule 2.17.1
Residents must have all vehicles registered with Public Safety—make, model, license plate, and your vehicle’s color. Once registered, Public Safety will place a bar code on your car for convenient entry into The Villages.
Rule 2.17.2
All registered vehicles must remain on the owner’s property, whether this is your garage, carport or driveway. Cribari and Del Lago Villages and Montgomery Circle are limited to a single parking space.
Rule 2.17.2 (A,B, & C)
Due to the limited parking in Cribari and Del Lago Villages and Montgomery Circle, common-area parking is permitted, but limited to 48 hours. If you choose to park in these designated areas, please make sure you move your car within the 48-hour period.
If a carport is part of your home, please make certain that only permitted items can be found there. As part of Rule 2.08.5, only vehicles, bicycles, mopeds, golf carts, ladders, and small collapsible handcarts are allowed.
If you have questions regarding The Villages parking rules, please stop by Building C, call or send an email to publicsafety@the-villages.com.
The last of our new technology tools rolls out into the palm of your hands—The Villages Golf & Country Club mobile app (a.k.a. Member App). This mobile app displays at a glance The Villages’ top events and information, including The Villager Online news and push notifications. With a tap, you can quickly get to popular interests, news, numbers and important content as well as another convenient way to book a tee time or make a dining reservation.
Tailored Member App content and functionality that differs from the Member Portal
Ready for you to download!
Option 1: Tap the appropriate button (Apple, App Store; Android, Google Play) on your mobile device.
Option 2: Go to the Apple App Store or to Google Play Store and type The Villages Golf and Country into the Search bar. Make sure it has our Bell Tower logo. Once downloaded and installed, your login is required. Please log in to the app with the same login credentials that you use for accessing the new Member Portal.
Option 3: Open the camera app on your phone and scan this QR code.
Need Assistance?
If you dont have access to the Member Portal, go to the Villages Support site and fill out the I Still Need Help form.
If it’s a download issue, go to the Support site and view our Video Tutorial Downloading the Member App.
Or attend the next WOW session. WOW sessions will be ongoing on an as-needed basis.Thank you for being a valued member of The Villages community.
We hope you enjoy the extra convenience of The Villages online!