Announcements & Events

Firewise assessments continue

The Villages has had trained resident volunteers in the field providing exterior Firewise home inspections since November  2024. A new group of volunteers along with a few of the...

Bringing birding back

There’s something  peaceful about time spent watching birds — the hushed rustle of wings, the call-and-response chirps drifting from the trees, and the camaraderie of sharing these moments with...

Electronic waste recycling drop-off

Recycle your E-waste with us for free in a drive-through event in partnership with The Villages Golf and Country Club Saturday, July 12 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. The Villages Golf and...

Recycle Right glass and dishware  – June 2025

Never put drinking glasses, cups or dishware in the recycling bin. Putting dishware and glass in the recycling bin can cause many issues for the processors and can cause huge issues for the...

Lithium ion battery recycling day coming

Sustainability Services will be offering lithium ion battery recycling as a separate recycling event beginning in July.  Villagers have been requesting this service for several months.  Batteries that are used to...

Reminder – Battery and light bulb collection this Friday 

When: Fridays June 13 and June 27   (6/27  with light bulbs)Time: 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. (No early drop-offs, please) Where: Tennis court parking lot near the air stationWhat: Household batteries only (A, AA, AAA,...

Upholding Standards and Building Community at The Villages

Hello! It’s great to be connecting with you all again. My role is all about upholding The Villages’ standards and creating a positive atmosphere for all residents. This includes...

Recycle Right – May 2025

Reduce Recycling Contamination this summer The City of San Jose  has some top contamination contenders that are thought to be recyclable but are not. Snack wrappers are among the top contaminators in...

Do you reside in Santa Clara County’s Wildland Urban Interface? (WUI)

According to the new CalFire Fire Hazard Severity Zone map, The Villages does not have any property in the "Very High" fire zone. While much of the perimeter of...

Recycle Right – Earth Day 2025

Earth Day and What It Means for Villagers Earth Day was established in 1970, and since then, more than 192 countries have come together to celebrate it annually on April...

Focus groups begin Survey Phase of The Villages 2025-2028 Strategic Plan

As part of The Villages 2025-2028 Strategic Plan, Villagers have been invited to join focus group discussions. These discussions identify what is important to Villagers and will be incorporated...

Great News – beverage container recycling site available near The Villages

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,...

The Villages recognized as Firewise USA Community—first in San Jose and largest in county!

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...

Comcast/Xfinity virtual appointments

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. For general Xfinity support, please...

The Villages recognized as first Firewise USA Community in San Jose, and largest in county!

On January 7, The Villages received the certificate of recognition from the Firewise USA organization, making The Villages the first in San Jose to receive this honor and the...

Member App now ready for The Villages

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...