The Villages  continues offering a convenient household battery collection service, weather permitting. 

When: Friday, April  11 – just one date in April  due to Volunteer Appreciation Event on April 25
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (No early drop-offs, please)

 Where: Tennis court parking lot near the air station
 What: Household batteries only (A, AA, AAA, C, D, 9V, and button batteries)

• Corroded batteries must be bagged in plastic
• Residents are encouraged to bring their batteries directly to the collection events
• No e-waste or general rubbish

Important Update for DACs in 2025:

• No appointment needed!
• A 25-pound limit per collection date applies.
• DACs handling large quantities should take them to the County Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Site(appointment required).

Need an alternative drop-off time?
If the scheduled dates don’t work for you, contact the Santa Clara County Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Siteat 408-299-7300 to make an appointment.

For questions, reach out to Sustainability Services at 408-754-1334 or email mtatum@the-villages.com.

Reminder: Per California State Health and Safety Code (HSC 25218-5.1), no more than 125 pounds of hazardous waste can be transported at one time.

Thank you for doing your part to keep The Villages green! 

Great news – Bulky Bin service is returning! Green Team is providing dumpsters at  three community centers for disposal of bulk items  on Tuesday to Thursday April 1, 2 and 3.  The bins are available from the time they are delivered on Tuesday, April 1 (between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.) until they are picked up on Thursday,  April 3 (between 6 a.m. and 6 p.m.)  

We kindly remind everyone to please follow the self-serve guidelines for Bin use. Your cooperation is essential in keeping our Club Facilities clean, safe, and welcoming for all.

Important Reminders:

• No dumping of items outside the bins — all items must be placed inside the bin and pushed towards the back. Improper disposal leads to additional staff labor for refuse cleaning and hazardous waste removal, making our shared spaces look untidy.
• Restricted items — The following items are not allowed for disposal at these dumpsters:

  • Concrete, dirt, tires, engine parts, oil
  • Televisions, refrigerators, freezers, washing machines, dryers
  • Medical waste or hazardous materials such as paint, antifreeze, motor oil, and pesticides
  • E-waste (examples include computers, monitors, chargers, keyboards, printers, laptops, and electrical components)

• No garbage in bulky bins — Garbage is strictly prohibited in the bulky bins. Contaminated boxes will not be removed from the premises until all garbage is removed.

This free community service relies on everyone’s participation and respect for the rules. Let’s work together to keep The Villages looking great.

Thank you for your support and cooperation in advance.

Three Bin Locations:

                  Cribari East  parking lot

                  Cribari West parking lot

                  Foothill Center parking lot

Please  contact Special Projects and Sustainability Director Mary Tatum if you have any questions – 408-754-1334 or mtatum@the-villages.com.

On April 11, your 2025-2026 Phone Directory arrives at your doorstep! Thank you for your patience as we took extra care to ensure your phone listing is exactly as you requested. The Club data transfer from our old technology to our new business operations system required some extra work, and we appreciate you working with us to “get it right.” 

This year’s directory includes more mobile phone listings than ever—an indicator that Villagers want to be reached on the go. With the introduction of The Villages new Member mobile app, this change makes sense since more of you are using your mobile phones to enjoy your amenities and connect with friends. And we’re delighted! 

If you wish to purchase an extra directory for $15, stop by Building B.  If you didn’t receive your household copy, please email the Communications team at comms@the-villages.com. 

Enjoy staying connected to your community!

The Villages is excited to participate in National Wildfire Preparedness Day on Saturday, May 3!

Join us for Ready, Set, Go—a community meeting focused on practical ways to stay prepared for emergencies like wildfires. For years, the EPC has emphasized that the first 72 hours of an emergency are up to each of  us individually, so now is the perfect time to ensure you’re ready.

A panel of experts from the American Red Cross, the San Jose Fire Department, and the San Jose Office of Emergency Management will share their insights and tips. Plus, we’re honored to welcome Senator Dave Cortese, who will present commendations to The Villages Golf and Country Club’s Firewise/Fire Safety Committee for being San Jose’s first recognized Firewise community.

The event will be held at Cribari Auditorium from 10:30 a.m. to noon, with time for audience questions. As a Firewise community, we must stay proactive in wildfire preparedness and continue improving our safety measures.

We hope to see you there.

Since the end of December 2024, the kitchen has been without a fully operational stove and convection oven, holding for fiscal year Q4-scheduled replacements. For The Villages Clubhouse, these are long-overdue and much-needed appliances. These changes will not only help keep our kitchen and staff safe, but the improvements will enhance efficiency in our food preparation—you may even taste the difference!

To reduce future disruption, we are taking the opportunity to complete some additional yet less intrusive repairs and maintenance to further improve efficiency and enhance safety. We’re installing necessary upgrades to several failed and faltering pieces of kitchen equipment. These products arrived earlier than anticipated and we’re excited to begin this project now.

The renovation will take place March 31 through April 3. The Clubhouse will be closed during this time. To ease the inconvenience, Chef John is introducing a preview of our BBQ Menu on April 3, with BBQ items and beverages available for purchase, serving both the Patio and Bistro. Please come join us for some tasty grill favorites, with Chef John’s special secrets to make it a Villager treat.

Beginning April 4, Food and Beverage will be in full operation during regular business hours. When you visit, we hope you take advantage of our drink and new menu specials!

Questions?

Please contact theclubhouse@the-villages.com.

Thank you once again for your patience and support.

Start collecting your old monitors, computers, small appliances and other broken or out of date  electronic waste. The Villages will host a community e-waste event on Saturday, May 31. Details will be published closer to the date.

We have heard from many Villagers about the desire to have The Villages recycle beer and wine bottles. At this time, The Villages is unable to offer this service, however there are resources nearby. Due to changes in recycling laws, beverage containers without a CRV label are now recyclable. This includes glass, aluminum and plastic beverage containers. Villagers can now take their wine and beer bottles, cans, juice containers and water bottles to Re-Use Recycling on 2930 Aborn Square Road to get paid for these recyclables. They are located in the shopping center parking lot on the corner of Aborn Road and Capitol Expressway. Please see the specifics below.

Recycling Center Details for Re-Use Recycling 

2930 Aborn Square Rd
San Jose, CA 95121
(510) 674-5206

Hours of Operation
Monday-Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Sunday: Closed

After nearly two years, our dedicated resident volunteers, on January 7, received the Firewise USA certificate of recognition. The Villages is the first Firewise community in the City of San Jose and the largest in Santa Clara County. Since November 2024, the committee has been conducting home ignition zone inspections, utilizing Fire Aside software and iPads to assess key exterior building and landscaping components. A Wildfire Preparation Workshop event is planned for May 3 as part of the National Wildfire Preparation Day in conjunction with Firewise program sponsor, the National Fire Prevention Association.

For more coverage
https://sccfiresafe.org/
https://www.instagram.com/p/DGTWLpnP4Hm/?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==

The Villages staff has moved to new locations in the Administrative Buildings, relocating Board Services, Clubhouse Catering & Events, Public Safety and Recreation Services, as we aim to make business operations more efficient.   

Please visit these new locations for Villages services: 

Building A 
GM Office Management and Administrative Services  
Special Projects & Sustainability 
Accounting  

Building B 
Board Services 
Public Safety 
Communications (The Villager) 

Building C 
Member Services 
Clubhouse Catering & Events 

Building D 
Recreation Services 

Normal business operations are Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to Noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Holidays may affect these hours.

Deisy Gomez, The Villages Comcast/Xfinity Account Manager, 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