From our Readers

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 the 2024/25 approved CBOD Budget...

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.

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 many places they saw, they...

VMA recognizes Victor Clifford for outstanding service to the community

As you are probably aware, driving residents to doctor and dentist appointments is an essential service offered free of charge by the Villages Medical Auxiliary. Over the past two...

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 and other booksellers. The book recounts...

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 PGA Pro in Okinawa while...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

Pulse letters for October 17

Kudos for Cobalt! When we heard Cobalt was going to replace Chelsea most of our golfers thought “Please don’t!” We’ve been using Chelsea for about...

No Pulse letters for the week of October 10

No Pulse letters were submitted for the week of October 10, 2024. If you would like to submit a pulse letter, click here.