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In this What's Happening Around The Villages podcast, VNN Executive Producer Jill Winters tells you about what activities, entertainment and more are coming up this week.
You just might have a ball twice this week at two free Sunset Socials. Sunset Island will be the serene location for Karma Tai Chi on Saturday then you can attend a crafters handmade fair at Colony Cottage. Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Fall Craft Show, and we have those details for you. Villagers for Veterans has two musical events on the calendar for you, plus, enjoy the sounds of Neil Diamond then attend a dance party, too.
We keep you updated on the next Sunset Socials and Free Small Group Lessons available to you. This is the final week for the summer edition of Camp Villages, and Villagers for Veterans has three events planned for this week.
Start off your week by honoring veterans during the annual Korean War Armistice Day ceremony. Close out National Parks and Recreation Month with three final activities on the calendar and sign up for Sunset Socials coming your way in August. Plus, we have details about a couple of golf tournaments you can register for, as well.
There are two Sunset Socials and a fun Sunset Kayaking event going on this week. We also share with you details about an interactive game you can take part in, as well as several other entertainment options happening at Old Mill Playhouse and The Sharon.
Start off your week by attending an annual Train Show then add in a few National Parks and Recreation Month activities. There is an Arts, Crafts, Decor and More Show and Sale and a Summer Art Sale on Saturday. On the entertainment front, you can enjoy dueling pianos, a lobby lounge cabaret, "Nightsweat," the sounds of the Beatles and Prince, too. We have all of those details and more to help fill up your social calendar for this week.
July is National Parks and Recreation Month, and there are plenty of ways to stay busy this month. This week, you can embrace the power of nature during a nature hunt and dive into the power of well being with gentle yoga. We have those details for you, in addition to the next sunset social. For those of you who love live music and entertainment, there are multiple options as well. Plus, you can watch a soccer match and a baseball game, too.
In celebration of American's 250th birthday on Saturday there are lots of fun, patriotic events going on. This includes two area firework displays, a corn hole tournament, a baseball game, a pie eating and watermelon eating contest, patriotic routines organized by resident performance groups and even more musical entertainment, too. We have those details and more for you in this week's episode. Happy Birthday, America!
Get your week off to a calming start with Yoga on the Square then take part in The Big Splash to cool down. We have those fun details for you, along with information about two Sunset Socials coming your way. There are lots of entertainment options for you this week, and a few sporting events you can attend, too.
If you are looking for a way to entertain the dad in your life ahead of Father's Day on Sunday, we have a few options for you. This includes a couple of Sunset Socials, the latest Enrichment Academy Speaker Series, a Father's Day boat cruise, live musical entertainment, or maybe a baseball game.
Summer fun is here with the start of Camp Villages, Sunset Socials and more. We also have details about multiple entertainment opportunities for you to enjoy this week.
Welcome to the first week of June! We have details about the annual summer fit club special, the next sunset social and a global running day event. We also share with you a list of various entertainment options for this week, which includes the sounds of Van Halen and more.
In observance of Memorial Day, we have details about an annual ceremony you can attend on May 25. We also check to see what is on the schedule for The Villages Recreation & Parks Department and The Villages Entertainment Department. Expect a sing-along, some laughter and the sounds of Elton John and more.
Patriotic fun, a sunset social and lots of great rock music is coming your way this week. We have all those details and more for you!
We have details for you about a couple of car shows and how to learn to play a few new outdoor sports. The Villages Entertainment has a mixture of magic, comedy, dueling pianos, divas and opera. Plus, The Sharon invites you to a sneak peek at its 2026/2027 season. And if you like to golf, this is the final week to register for a few upcoming tournaments.
Sunset Socials are back this summer and Camp Villages fun is just around the corner. We have details for you about both. Mother's Day is on Sunday, so if you are looking for ideas, there will be Mother's Day boat cruises, as well as some great entertainment going on this week, too.
The start of the 2026 Atlantic Hurricane season isn't until June 1 but we have details about two opportunities for you to learn more about hurricane preparation this week. There are also two car shows coming your way and several musical options. This includes the sounds of country rock music, The Eagles, Michael Buble and Pink Floyd. Plus, this is the final weekend of the spring polo season.
Throughout the community this week, you can cheer on your friends, neighbors and loved ones as they participate in The Villages Senior Games. And why not add in two car shows, plus a variety of musical entertainment, too.
This week, the best senior professional bowlers in the world are here to kick-off the start of the PBA50 season at The Villages Classic, the Ladies Village Cup continues, and toward the end of this week, the 2026 The Villages Senior Games gets underway. We have all of those details for you. Plus, there are two car shows, Villages Honor Flight Mission 70 returns with local veterans and there are plenty of entertainment options for you too!
The first full week of April will include a patriotic corn toss tournament, multiple resident lifestyle volunteer groups being showcased, a two-day Patriotic Prom, and the annual Ladies Village Cup elimination rounds. The new SigPro Studio opens up with a world premier production, and for Disney fans, you can enjoy Moana Jr. and SMASH Productions Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella, too.
Ahead of Easter on Sunday, we share with you a variety of holiday-themed activities you can enjoy with your visiting grandchildren, friends and loved ones, which includes Easter Week Camp Villages, Bunny Boat Cruises and the latest Running of the Squares 5K. Depending on the music you enjoy, you'll find something that will appeal to you on stages throughout the community. Plus, we have details about the upcoming tennis and pickleball expo, a spring golf expo and polo matches, too.
Happy Easter!
A beautiful new recreation center with a colorful and uplifting theme is having a grand opening this week. We have those details for you, in addition to information about a Jazz Festival, Rocky Fest and a Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans ceremony.
It's time for plenty of Saint Patrick's Day fun Villages-style with a resident golf car parade, festival and boat cruises. We've got those fun details along with lots of musical entertainment options for you, too. The new spring/summer course catalog for The Enrichment Academy comes out this week then you can attend a Learn & Grow Expo to meet instructors and learn about the more than 400 course offerings. Join us to find out about all of these happenings and more going on this week.
It's time once again to fill up your week with lots of fun events, activities and entertainment. We have details about this month's on the square events and the annual spring craft show. A new festival is coming your way later in the week, too. On the entertainment front, you can hear the sounds of Marvin Gaye, support The Villages News Horizons Band, dance away to the music of Jimmy Buffett and two musical legends are coming to The Villages, Paul Anka and Wayne Newton. We have information about all of these happenings and many more in this week's episode.
The first week of March will include the grand re-opening of a renovated executive golf course, registration for The Villages Senior Games and Camp Villages Easter Week, along with an Electric Light Party and a BBQ Bash. And why not toss in the sounds of Queen, The Villages Hometown Band, the Bee Gees and a vocal impressionist.
This is going to be a week filled with a polar plunge, an outdoor concert and movie, the three-day Brownwood Strawberry Festival, and a few resident lifestyle art clubs displaying their one-of-a-kind work. You can also add in a variety of musical entertainment, too.
Get you and your dog ready for a Mardi Pup March and the annual Mardi Gras Festival, Villages-style. We have those details for you, as well as, information about a Valentine's Day Cruise and lots of musical entertainment options, too.
Start your February off with the sounds of Ozzy Osbourne, add in Irish song and dance, then enjoy a comedian. It's also time for another Electric Light Party followed by an annual chili cook-off, home and garden show, and craft beer festival. And learn about a variety of resident lifestyle clubs during several showcases this weekend.
The Electric Light Party has been rescheduled to March 6
It's time once again to add some fun and activities into your week. This episode begins with shows available through The Villages Entertainment, including the latest production at The Studio, the sounds of Broadway, Cher, some opera, country and even a magician. The deadline to sign-up for Winter Recreation Social Leagues is on Wednesday and we have details about the next Enrichment Academy Speaker Series. Plus, you can add in some high school basketball action, too.
The Villages Recreation has plenty of options for you this week ranging from a By the Sword Fencing Expo to and Outdoor Concert. Multiple resident lifestyle clubs are hosting shows and sales where you can purchase some unique sports memorabilia, photographs and antique pieces. If you want musical entertainment, there is lots to choose from, as well. Listen up and be ready to fill up your week with activities and entertainment.
Keep the new year going strong with two cars shows, three cardio drumming on the square events and much more. Plus, add in dueling pianos, the sounds of Frank Sinatra, the evolution of dance, Tango After Dark and a cabaret, too.
The first full week of 2026 brings a schedule of entertainment that will include the sounds of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Whitney Houston, rescue dogs performing a variety of tricks and stunts, and a few illusionists, too. The Lake Sumter Landing 5K Running of the Squares is happening on Saturday and there are several high school sports teams in action this week.
It's time to close out 2025 and get ready to welcome in 2026! There are a few more opportunities to enjoy a lighted boat cruise aboard Lake Sumter Line, even with your pup, too. Camp Villages Holiday fun has several more activities for you and your grandchildren to enjoy together early in the week, as well. Vote for your favorite entertainer as you see who wins The Villages Got Talent Live show on Monday, and don't miss out on the annual Battle at The Villages boys basketball tournament.
Wishing you and your loved ones a safe New Year's Eve and wonderful 2026!!
Welcome to the week of Christmas! Camp Villages holiday week fun continues, along with some festive offerings aboard Lake Sumter Line. We have those details for you, as well as a few entertainment options you can add to your schedule.
Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from The Villages Media Group!
A festival of trees auction, menorah lighting and a Christmas pajama bash, oh my. Sprinkle in an outdoor concert and movie, plus toss in a variety of holiday shows, too.
The Villages Christmas Parade is coming your way and we have those fun details for you. We also share with you a new holiday event that is a great excuse for you to do some shopping this weekend. With a wide variety of entertainment available throughout the community this week you are sure to find at least a couple to attend. And this is the final week for a couple of local holiday drives, so don't forget to spread some holiday cheer this season.
We get your ready for Shop and Dine Holi-Days, another Tree Lighting Festival and a Pearl Harbor Day Remembrance Ceremony. And on the musical entertainment front, you have a lot to choose from, including plenty of holiday-themed shows and more.
From the annual Festival of Trees to two Tree Lighting Festivals, we have details to get you into the holiday spirit. Find out how you can support local Special Olympics Florida - Sumter County athletes by bidding on uniquely decorated artificial trees. You will not want to miss out on ice skating performances within Spanish Springs Town Center on Saturday, along with resident performance groups with their holiday routines at both Spanish Springs and Brownwood.
Have a great Thanksgiving! Enjoy Black Friday and shop local on Small Business Saturday, too!
We have plenty of activities and events to share with you this week. We will begin this episode with entertainment options for you then share what's going on within The Villages Recreation and Parks Department. This will include details about an outdoor concert and movie, along with a health and wellness expo and Starry Starry Night event. Plus, there are two car shows on the schedule, as well.
In recognition of Veteran's Day on Tuesday, there are several local events and concerts that you can attend, which includes an annual event at Brownwood Paddock Square filled with patriotism and local American heroes. We also have details about other shows on the calendar including Rocky and the Rollers twice. Plus, we get you ready for the next on the square event and several extra options for this week.
As we enter the first week of November, you can take part in the annual Hearts for our Hospital Health and Cycling Expo and big bike challenge and a three-hour aquafitness marathon. There are a couple of fun ways to see talented dogs in action. Plus, follow the yellow brick road and go somewhere over the rainbow during a production of The Wizard of Oz. We also have details about a New Car Auto Showcase and Artist Round the Square.
Halloween community fun continues this week with a few different activities, including Scooter's Monster Bash and a pirate cruise on Lake Sumter. We also have details about the annual Government Day, plenty of entertainment opportunities for you to enjoy, in addition to information about some new golf amenities coming your way soon.
Update: Lobby Lounge Masquerade on Tues., Oct. 28 at The Sharon has been canceled
A country dance demonstration to start off your week followed by four days worth of Hometown Halloween and lots of resident lifestyle art and craft shows and sales, too. We also add in a variety of musical entertainment options featuring the sounds of Motown to Led Zeppelin and much more.
Get ready to add some activities to your social calendar. The Villages Heritage Festival is coming your way early in the week followed by an Outdoor Concert Series, The Villages Softball Championship, the Men's Village Cup and lots of opportunities to purchase some one-of-a-kind art and craft creations made by your neighbors. And if you are seeking some stage entertainment options for this week, you can go to "Gypsy," The Vampire Circus or a few others.
Active Aging Week is here, along Breast Cancer Awareness Month and National Night Out. We have all of those details for you, along with a tease to the October issue of The Villages Magazine. We get you ready to look to the sky, as well as, remind you to register for some upcoming events. On the music front, you can enjoy the sounds of the bands Chicago and Foreigner, while also supporting the next generation of musicians.
The fall season is here and with that comes the annual fall craft show, the fall polo season and fall high school sports. We update you on some of those activities going on this week, as well as, live entertainment options. We also have a preview of Active Aging Week that will start next week.
It's another great week filled with a variety of activities for you to enjoy in The Villages. We have details about how to register for courses at The Enrichment Academy and for the fall social leagues. The Music Lover's Showcase will be held on Thursday and Friday filled with great entertainment from talented residents in this community. Don't miss out on this chance to support your friends and neighbors. We also tell you about a few other musical opportunities coming your way and the fall polo season is back!
A new course catalog for the fall/winter season at The Enrichment Academy is being released this week, plus you can attend a Learn & Grow Expo to meet instructors and ask any questions you may have. A train expo show & sale is pulling into Savannah Center complete with multiple operating layouts and 50 vendors. And Villagers for Veterans has three big music events on the schedule all in an effort to support veterans.
On Friday, Sept. 19, you can attend the annual POW/MIA Recognition Day Service at Veterans Memorial Park of The Villages. Veteran Charlene Minger will conduct the missing service Member Table Ceremony. Please bring a chair for your comfort and remember that this is a dog free park.
We take a look at some of the local happenings on the calendar this week offered by The Villages Recreation and Parks Department. Don't miss out on an impressive performance at The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center by a one-man show. And we have details about local high school sports events, too.
The generosity of The Villages community continues to reach incredible heights! We share the final record-breaking results from this year's College Colors Day Funds for Food donation. We also have details about a Sports Card and Collectible Show and Sale, and a glass fusion show and sale. Plus, don't miss out on a way to celebrate grandparents on Sunday. And within the local entertainment offerings, there are two options for you to enjoy, as well.
The annual College Colors Day event is coming up on Friday in a new location this year and you still have time to make a monetary donation to the Funds for Food drive. We have all of those details for you. If you are looking for a way to spoil your canine on International Dog Day, we have an idea for you, along with information about a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Paradise Recreation Center. The Villages Philharmonic Orchestra's new season begins on Sunday and local high school sports teams are back in play.
The annual College Colors Day Funds for Food donation period is underway and we have those details for you, along with an update on this year's College Colors Day. There are a few recreation activities on the schedule for this week, and we explain how you can sign-up for possible inclusion in the fall craft show. And if you want to add some music and laughter into your week, we have you covered there, too.
From recreational activities to musical entertainment, and a Super '70s event at Sawgrass Grove, we have those details for you and more.
Welcome to the month of August! We have details for you about a recreation hiring event, along with small group lessons and a few sunset socials coming your way, too. Plus, there are a couple of musical entertainment options going on this week as well.
From the STAR program to Sunset Socials, we have details for you about those upcoming activities and how you can register. There are two school supply drives going on now that you can support, plus The Studio Theatre Tierra Del Sol is ready to present "Suite Surrender."
UPDATE: As of July 24, the Korean War Armistice Day Ceremony scheduled for Sunday at 2 p.m. has been CANCELED due to the dangerous 106 degree heat predicted for Sunday afternoon, per Veterans Memorial Park.
You can keep celebrating National Park and Recreation Month will a few scheduled activities going on this week. We have details for you about those, along with information about a special event at Paradise Recreation to honor the legacy of The Villages first recreation center. Veterans Memorial Park of The Villages will be the site for a special ceremony on Sunday, and we share details with you about a father and son comedy show happening at The Sharon on Saturday.
It's time for the Camp Villages Train Show to start off your week. We have those fun details for you. July is National Park and Recreation Month and there are a few free and informative offerings on the schedule. You can also expand your history knowledge by going to the next Enrichment Academy Speaker Series. The topic has to do with some of our nation's commanders in chief. And we also have a few concerts to tell you about, so you can add some music into your week.
We have a quick look at some of the events and activities going on throughout the community this week that you might want to add to your social calendar. This ranges from a sunset social to an art show, along with music from The Beatles to Elton John.
In celebration of the Fourth of July on Friday, there are several local happenings to get you into the holiday spirit. This includes a firework display in Wildwood, and resident lifestyle performance groups ready to perform their patriotic-themed routines for you, during an All American Celebration. We have those details for you as well as a special show that combines the bands of The Villages, along with other activities going on around your hometown. Happy a great Fourth of July!
We have details for you about various opportunities coming your way through The Villages Recreation and Parks Department, which includes Sunset Socials and the re-opening of a renovated executive golf course. Show your support for resident performers as Evolution Dance performs on June 23 and enjoy a Midsummer Serenade as well. Plus, we have information about a community firework show that is family-friendly and happening later this week.
Sunset Socials, a new recreation center, Yoga on the Square and Splash into Summer, there is plenty to choose from this week and we have those details for you. There will also be the unveiling of a new memorial at Veterans Memorial Park to honor the sacrifices of local veterans. And there are a few different musical options to keep you dancing inside Savannah Center this week, too.
Camp Villages summer fun begins this week with plenty of great ways to keep your visiting grandchildren active from now through August 8. You can take part in free small group lessons this week or how about going on a Father's Day Cruise on Sunday. For those of you who are looking to add some music into your week, we have some options for you. Plus, June 12 is Women Veterans Recognition Day, so make sure to show some extra appreciation to female veterans on Tuesday. And we have details about Saturday's Flag Day ceremony at Veterans Memorial Park of The Villages.
We have important information to share with you about the 2025 Atlantic Hurricane season, which is now through November 30. We also have details about a patrol drivers hiring event, a National Croquet Day event and a Dynamic Dog Club Traveling Circus, too.
In recognition of Memorial Day, we have details about a few area ceremonies you can attend to honor the lives of American heroes. We also have information to share about the latest return of a Villages Honor Flight mission and how you can welcome local veterans home from a trip to Washington D.C. If you are looking to hear some great music, we have a few options for you. Plus, we check in to see what activities are going on within The Villages Recreation and Parks Department. And don't forget to take advantage of the Florida Disaster Preparedness sales tax holiday this week, as the Atlantic Hurricane season is about to begin.
From concerts to a golf car scavenger hunt, this community offers a lot of variety for its residents. We have details about shows that will take you back in time, a great way to spoil your dog for and yourself, and a couple of car shows that might appeal to you, too.
The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center invites the community to a free preview party providing you a sneak peek into it's upcoming season. We'll explain how you can attend. From rock music to country, we have you covered this week. Plus, it's prom time, so find a date and get ready for some fun as you go back in time at Lake Sumter Landing later this week. We also have details about an annual Armed Forces Day ceremony, and information about several events on the calendar hosted by The Villages Recreation and Parks Department.
The sounds of a British Invasion to One Night of Queen and The Villages Philharmonic Orchestra, we have details about a variety of musical entertainment available to you this week. Sunset Social returns, along with a unique speaker series around the topic of Roadside Attractions: Vintage Florida, plus don't miss out on a Mother's Day Cruise aboard Lake Sumter Line. And some of the world's best senior professional bowlers are rolling into this community toward the end of the week to compete in the 2025 PBA50 The Villages Classic. We have all of that information for you.
We start out this episode with a look at what is on The Villages Entertainment schedule for this week. Next up, we have details about the upcoming Hurricane Expo and an Astronomy Day event. There are also two car shows, high school sports action and the final week of the spring polo season.
It's time for The Villages Senior Games! Resident athletes will be competing throughout the week in 31 sports, which includes two new additions this year. We have those details for you as well as information about World Tai Chi Day, an amateur radio rodeo, along with a Jazz Festival. If you want to add more musical entertainment into your week, we have got you covered with the sounds of Queen and an inaugural fundraising gala at The Sharon.
We have several different options that you can add to your social calendar for this week. The Villages Recreation and Parks Department is offering a country dance demonstration to a scale model expo to a sports cards and collectible show and sale. Take part in the Spanish Springs Town Square 5K, the monthly cruise-in and a weekend arts and crafts festival. If you want to add even more entertainment to your week, catch popular local bands Rocky and the Rollers and Relic performing at Savannah Center, along with a tribute to Tony Bennett and Lady Gaga, as well as the sounds of Motown favorites. We have all of those details for you.
This week's entertainment options range from a classical concert to a radioactive love story, and a popular local band to an American Idol standout. Find out about your local water management system, purchase some handmade crafts, and go cheer on some local high school student athletes, too.
This week you can enjoy an Irish dance performance to the sounds of Dolly Parton or Three Dog Night to the music of Fleetwood Mac. Registration is now open for Camp Villages Easter Week and the Spanish Springs Town Square 5K, plus you still have time to register for this year's The Villages Senior Games. We have those details for you and much more.
The St. Patrick's Day festivities continue with more fun and a Villages-style resident parade today, March 17. We have those fun details to start off your week. For those of you who love being entertained don't miss out on hearing who is coming to The Sharon, Savannah Center and The Tracy Performing Arts Center this week. The Enrichment Academy is having its learn and grow expo to share what courses they are offering this spring and summer, along with two speaker series events, too. Get ready to sit back and relax at an outdoor concert and we have information for you about a couple of weekend art shows.
We have details for you about another Villages-themed festival coming your way this week. If you are looking for a fun way to exercise, we have an event for you that you can participate in at all three squares. We also have information about a couple of show and sales going on this weekend, in addition to a packed entertainment line-up with comedians, acrobats and musicians, too.
Fat Tuesday is here and it's time for a Mardi Gras Festival-Villages style along with a Mardi Paw March. We have those fun details for you. We also get your ready for the annual Spring Craft Show, and lots of great musical entertainment, too.
This final week of February and first weekend in March is filled with art shows and sales, the annual Outdoor Expo, an Electric Light Party, and the annual BBQ Bash. We will give you all of those details, along with the week's entertainment lineup, which includes a couple of comedians. The spring polo season returns, and a few local high school basketball teams are competing in the state final four, too.
The Villages Recreation & Parks has lots of great activities on the schedule for this week, including an Outdoor Concert and an Outdoor Movie, along with a Bass Fishing Tournament, arts and crafts shows and much more. The annual Strawberry Festival will take over Brownwood Paddock Square this weekend; we have those fun and juicy details for you. Plus, there are plenty of musical entertainment options for you this week from the sounds of Rocky and the Rollers to The Carpenters.
We have you covered when it comes to live entertainment, community events, The Villages Recreation and Parks Department happenings, and local high school sports teams in action.
We get you ready for the first full week of February covering local entertainment options, recreation and parks offerings, and a large art and craft festival, too. Get a piece of paper and a pen out to write down some of these community happenings.
There are a lot of options available to you this week within The Villages when it comes to live concerts and performances to a celebration of wedded bliss and a weekend train show and sale. It takes less than seven minutes to cover just some of the exciting things going on around this active community and hopefully you can find a few to add to your weekly calendar.
Fencing, quilts, Vintage items, magic and so much more. You will have a lot to choose from this week around this active community and we have the details for you. On the live entertainment front, you can enjoy a musical at The Studio Theatre, support local residents in Evolution Dance and take part in an Electric Light Party, too. Plus, you can enjoy some beautiful art work while getting some exercise outside.
UPDATE: The Electric Light Party originally scheduled for Fri., Jan. 24 at Lake Sumter Landing has been rescheduled, due to inclement weather. It will now be held Fri., Feb. 28 at Lake Sumter Landing.
It's going to be a week filled with activity, music and lots of fun. You can learn about the sport of fencing, participate in twirling on the square, attend an outdoor concert and movie, plus go to a cruise in. On the music front, hear the sounds of the Beatles, watch a high-flying cultural performance, laugh during a musical, and take in a cabaret, too. We have all of those details and more in this week's episode.
There are lots of music options to usher in 2025 this week ranging from the sounds of Phantom of the Opera to ABBA and The Texas Tenors to The Spinners and even more. We have all of those details for you. We also get you ready for Saturday's Running of the Squares and a weekend art and craft festival. Plus, Aviv Clinics is hosting a free open house on Saturday and Dr. Mohammed Elamir will explain more about that event and what Aviv has to offer.
End 2024 with a car show and menorah lighting then usher in 2025 with a variety of live musical entertainment at The Sharon and Savannah Center. Plus, a weekend Car Club Showcase will feature a variety of makes and models giving you the chance to join a new group and take a closer look at some unique vehicles. We also hear from Dr. Mohammed Elamir about Aviv Clinics upcoming Open House and what you can expect to see at this state-of-the-art facility. Let's close out a successful 2024 and get ready for a fantastic 2025. Happy New Year and thank you all for listening!!
Christmas and Hanukkah are here, so the schedule of activities is a bit shorter this week, but there is still plenty of fun to go around. We have details about Camp Villages Holiday Week, the upcoming Running of the Squares, the Menorah Lighting, and entertainment options, too. Plus, the 11th annual Battle at The Villages boys basketball tournament begins on Thursday.
Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays and Happy Hanukkah!
Musical entertainment options for this week include holiday sounds, hits from The Eagles and Earth, Wind & Fire, along with Rocky and the Rollers, and some country tunes, too. There are two outdoor recreation opportunities on back-to-back days, plus Camp Villages Holiday Week fun is here, as well. And don't miss out on the December Cruise-In.
The sounds of Barry Manilow, Tina Turner, The Platters and Neil Diamond can be heard this week at entertainment venues in this community, and we have those details for you. If you are looking to spread some holiday joy this year, the annual Gift of Giving event is going on across three straight days, once at each square, to collect donation for various local charities. We will share the participating nonprofits and suggested donations, too. We'll also get you ready for the annual Christmas Model Train Show pulling into the community this week. Plus, you have two opportunities to attend car shows, as well.
The first week of December brings with it even more holiday happenings. Multiple tree lightings, and an annual Christmas parade, are coming your way. We also have details about a Pearl Harbor Day ceremony and a Women's Golf Expo, too. There are plenty of live entertainment options ranging from Shenandoah to It Feels Like Christmas to The Kingdom Choir.
The first tree lighting festival of the season is upon us later this week. We share those fun and festive details with you, along with a full list of tribute bands coming to Savannah Center. If you have grandchildren visiting this community next month you can sign them up for Camp Villages Holiday Week. And if they are here this week, maybe you can take them to a wreath making activity.
Have a great Thanksgiving!
Monday, November 11 is Veterans Day and there are several events going on around this community and we have those details to start off this episode. Community fun continues with an Electric Light Party and the monthly cruise in. There is lots of variety on the musical entertainment front this week from love songs to Smash Mouth to Jersey Beach Boys, and so much more. The Villages Recreation & Parks invites you to Tai Chi on the Square and the latest speaker series. Charitable drives are underway and The Villages Homeowners Advocates is hosting a Health and Wellness Expo, too. Find out about all of this and more in less than 10 minutes.
From multiple car shows to a bike challenge to lots of art and craft themed happenings there is lots to pick from this week. We are also joined by Dr. Shai Efrati who shares details of his new book about enhanced medicine, while also diving into what Aviv Clinics has to offer you. They invite residents to an open house going on next week. And on the music front, local performers turn into heroes and villains, while a prolific soul and R&B group visits this community.
The 2024 The Villages Heritage Festival at Brownwood Paddock Square has been moved to this week after Hurricane Milton, and we have those fun details for you. Lots of music is coming your way starting with Billy Ocean followed by the sounds of John Denver then Frank Sinatra and more. Get ready to laugh with comedian Caroline Rhea, as well. The Outdoor Concert Series is back with Bobby Blackmon, don't miss out on the annual Villages Championship Softball Tournament, Running of the Squares, two art and craft shows, and the October Cruise-In. We have information about all of these events and more just for you!
Start off your week at a Monday Night Car Show or at a concert at The Sharon. The community fun and music continues all week with two Heritage Festivals, a resident parade, and so much music to choose from. We have all of those details for you. In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Party in Pink with three Zumbathons — one at each square. We also share information about an art show, high school sports happenings, and much more.
From The Motowners to the sounds of Queen to Spin Doctors, there is lots of musical entertainment going on this week for you to enjoy. The Villages Recreation and Parks is hosting Active Aging Week, which starts today. Come meet and thank local first responders at National Night Out and Welcome Home area veterans after a trip of a lifetime. We have those details and more for you here.
Registration is the theme for the start of this week's episode. From the fall/winter session at The Enrichment Academy to fall social leagues, a community 5K, and a men's pickleball tournament, we have that information for you. Multiple local groups will be part of a Car Club Showcase on Saturday, and we have details about a new production debuting this week at The Studio Theatre Tierra Del Sol with a timely theme.
Music's Lovers Showcase has been canceled due to Hurricane Helene
We start off this episode with details about a Halfway to St. Patrick's Day Bash, the annual POW/MIA ceremony, and two car shows. If you like to expand your knowledge you can attend a Learn & Grow Expo on Friday. Plus, we have a few musical performances going on this week that you might want to attend.
In this week's episode, it's registration time for a 5K, the fall craft show and recreation social leagues. We will explain how and when you need to sign up by. There is an art show going on Saturday where you can purchase unique items for your friends or loved ones. Whether you are looking to hear rock music or maybe you just want a good laugh, there are two entertainment options available this week. And we update you on the high school sports front, too.
From a Sports Card and Collectible Show & Sale to a Grandparents Day Cruise, we have those details for you. If you enjoy musical entertainment, we have information about a few options, as well. Plus, don't miss out on your chance to cheer on local high school student athletes this week!
Close out the month of August by supporting the annual College Colors Day Funds for Food drive and take part in a celebration on Friday at Spanish Springs Town Center. We have those details for you. Why not reward your canine with a Dog Day Boat Cruise aboard Lake Sumter Line. We'll also explain when you can purchase your tickets for the ninth annual Music Lover's Showcase. And if you are a Star Wars fan, you may be interested in a unique show coming to The Sharon this week, so listen in to learn more about that, as well.
Start your week off with a showcase of talent inside The Sharon's lobby lounge and then add some country music later in the week. The final Sunset Social on the calendar is happening this week, as well as a Bonsai Exhibition and a Community Watch hiring event. Plus, there are a few high school sports events on the calendar, as well.
From sunset socials to an upcoming fall craft show, we have details for you about what's going on within The Villages Recreation and Parks Department. On the entertainment front, don't miss out on the latest production at Studio Theatre Tierra Del Sol and a show at Savannah Center. And this weekend, you can enjoy a two-day musical event called, Grovestock, to celebrate the 55th anniversary of Woodstock over at Sawgrass Grove.
Take advantage of the final National Parks and Recreation Month activity in July, as well as upcoming Sunset Socials. The S.T.A.R. program has two events scheduled over the next two weeks, too. Studio Theatre Tierra Del Sol has a new production they are bringing to this community, plus three tribute bands are coming your way soon.
Get into the Christmas in July spirit with a special performance in the lobby of The Sharon. The Studio Theatre at Tierra Del Sol has a new production starting this week. It will leave the audience laughing, unexpectedly surprised, and with a newfound appreciation for the joy of living life to the fullest. On the recreation front, try intro to beach tennis, learn about "Mindful Eating in the Nutrition Realm," and give bean bag baseball a toss.
All aboard! Start off your week at the Camp Villages Train Show and see some incredible layouts in one location. We also have details about an annual school supply drive, and plenty of recreation and parks fun going on. There will be a sunset social, touch tennis, a fishing presentation, and small group lessons, too. A few tribute concerts are in town with the sounds of Billy Joel to Phil Collins. And in the spirit of Christmas in July, don't miss out on art themed show and sale, plus the annual Christmas in July Cruise In.
From Sunset Socials to National Parks and Recreation Month activities, we have those details for you. The next Speaker Series will teach you about Mindfulness: A Chart for Intentional Living. Artists in The Villages Art League are hosting a VAL Summer Art Festival on Saturday, and there are several tribute shows happening this week, as well. Sawgrass Grove is having its second anniversary on Saturday. Don't miss out on Stroll the Grove, as you learn more about businesses of The Market.
We get you ready for multiple Fourth of July events going on this week in The Villages, Wildwood and Leesburg. There are also several patriotic-themed musical offerings scheduled for your to enjoy. July is National Parks and Recreation Month and there are two activities going on this week. And don't miss out on some baseball action and a soccer match, too! Happy Fourth of July!
The month of June is coming to a close but there is still plenty going on around the community. A school supply drive is in its final collection week as local students are in need. If you love automobiles, there will be a car club showcase on Saturday and we have the details for you. You can also attend a wooden bat baseball game in Leesburg then a soccer match here in The Villages in back-to-back days. Plus, celebrate the Fourth of July early at a free community event that will conclude with a firework show.
Sunset Socials continue to get residents outdoors to experience what this community has to offer. The first official day of summer is here, and we get you ready for The Big Splash, as well as, Yoga on the Square. A resident lifestyle group invites you to their latest performance featuring some pirates, Victorian maidens, and more. Plus, the Leesburg Lightning have three games this week too.
Last week was filled with ribbon cutting events from recreation facilities to Blondie's, a new outdoor bar in Spanish Springs. Keep the activities going this week with an anniversary cruise in at Spanish Springs, Camp Villages fun, and music too. You can also add in a baseball game, soccer match, and the annual Flag Day ceremony. Plus, Sunday is Father's Day day and we have an idea for you.
Camp Villages summer fun begins this week and continues with nine straight weeks of activities for grandparents and their grandchildren to enjoy together. There are two ribbon cutting events going on this week in the southern portion of this community and we have those details for you. Little Shop of Horrors presented at The Studio Theatre at Tierra Del Sol heads into its second week of performances. And on the local sports front, there are two golf tournaments, a soccer match and summer collegiate baseball on the calendar for this week. Listen in to find out more about what's happening in your community!
In recognition of Memorial Day, we have a few area ceremonies to tell you about. For all of you car enthusiasts listening, there are three car shows planned for this week and we have those details for you. Don't forget to sign-up your visiting grandchildren for Camp Villages fun, which will officially begin next week. The Studio Theatre at Tierra Del Sol begins its Summer Vacation Mini Season with "Little Shop of Horrors" this week. And don't miss out on new golf rates coming your way.
Sunset Socials are continuing to attract residents, and we have those details for you. Later this week, why not take in some water volleyball skills training or take your dog to a doggie boat cruise on Lake Sumter. From the music of Fleetwood Mac to Johnny Mathis and more, we'll tell you who will be performing this week in The Villages. And don't miss out on attending a Memorial Day event in Wildwood, too.
Start off this week with the grand opening of a new golf shop and multiple chances to celebrate veterans too. We have those details for you. We also get you ready for the monthly cruise in, explain when and how to register for Camp Villages summer fun, and tell you about some musical entertainment options for this week.
The month of May is going to be filled with great musical entertainment, lots of recreational opportunities and so much more. This week, you can enjoy the sounds of The Villages Philharmonic Orchestra, Rocky and the Rollers, Hank Williams, Loretta Lynn, and even the collaboration of high school musicians with Villages musicians. The Villages Recreation and Parks is offering three Camp Villages info sessions to help you get ready for a fun-filled summer. You will also learn about the first sunset social going on this week, intro to flag football, and Mother's Day boat cruises. Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms listening in!
First off, congratulations to the more than 2,100 residents who participated in the 21st edition of The Villages Senior Games! Bowling is the final activity on the schedule. There are two Friday Night Car Shows this week and at the end of the week, it's time for a Cinco de Mayo celebration. Keep the music going with two tribute concerts, Evolution Motown, and a local student production. The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center turns ninth and you are invited to a celebration on Tuesday. We have those details for you. And good luck to local high school sports teams who have their district tournaments games this week.
Let 2024 The Villages Senior Games action begin! Resident athletes will be competing in various sports throughout the community this month as they strive to earn a spot at the Florida Senior Games. Good luck to the participants! For all of you car enthusiasts out there, there are multiple car shows this week for you to go to, including a car club showcase. From a Jimmy Buffet Tribute Band to songs from Lion King, Chicago and The Wizard of Oz, you have several musical options to choose from, as well. And don't miss out on the 4th annual Jazz Festival at Savannah Center later this week or World Tai Chi Day.
In recognition of World Art Day on April 15, we have details about a Camp Villages activity, along with information about an outdoor concert series happening later this week as well as an art show and sale. There is plenty of musical entertainment on the calendar at The Sharon and Savannah Center, and the Ladies Village Cup will conclude this week crowning a champion. This is a quick and convenient way to learn what is happening around your hometown this week!
Start your week off with a celestial event over at Homestead Recreation followed by a car club show. You will not want to miss out on being part of a Rock-In event at Brownwood Paddock Square Friday to celebrate Rocky and the Rollers. We also have details about other musical opportunities for you this week, too. Take part in the next on the square exercise event, and also this week some of the top female golfers in this community are competing in the annual Ladies Village Cup. Learn about these happenings and more in this week's episode.
The month of April begins with a Monday Night Car Show, lots of activities offered by The Villages Recreation and Parks, along with a selection of musical performances you can attend. We also tell you about the high school sports action on the calendar, and we share with you a few stories you can look forward to seeing in the April issue of The Villages Magazine that is available on Tuesday.
The Acoustic Series is back at Spanish Springs this week! We have all of those musical details for you, along with information about Doo Wop sounds coming your way, too. Camp Villages Easter Week is offering up lots of family fun this week, in addition to a Bunny Boat Cruise at Lake Sumter, the Running of the Square 5K, and the Brownwood Arts & Crafts Festival, as well.
Three car shows are heading your way this week. You can also enjoy the latest outdoor concert series, and make sure to attend The Enrichment Academy's Learn & Grow Expo to find out about the more than 200 courses being offered during the spring/summer semester, which begins April 1. We'll tell you about the live entertainment coming to the stages at The Sharon and Savannah Center this week, and much more. In less than 10 minutes, you will hear about some of the things going on this week around your community!
In honor of St. Patrick's Day on Sunday, it's time for some Villages-style festivities. The 2024 St. Patrick's Day festival will take at two squares this week over multiple days and you will not want to miss the resident parade on the holiday. We have those fun details for you, along with information about two on the square exercise events. On the entertainment front, Rick Springfield will be at The Sharon, along with Step Afrika! and a collection of local voices who will perform, Change the World songs of inspiration, love, and hope. There will also be multiple club art shows taking place around the community this weekend, and the spring polo season continues, as well. So stay up-to-date on your community right here!
Get your March started off with a variety of entertainment from The Righteous Brothers to the Beach Boys and more. Learn about the history of the Apollo programs by attending the next Speaker Series offered through The Enrichment Academy. If you have grandchildren visiting you later this month, registration opens this week for Camp Villages Easter Week fun. Plus, you will not want to miss out on two popular annual events going on Saturday, the Spring Craft Show and the BBQ Bash.
It's a packed month of March when it comes to entertainment in this community and Significant Productions booking manager Sierra Weiss has the details. She covers what you can see at The Sharon, The Studio, Savannah Center, and all the festive fun that is going on at the town squares, too!
Leap Day comes every four years and that day is coming up on Thursday with a celebration at McGrady's Pub. The Villages Philharmonic Orchestra is celebrating its 20th anniversary with a fundraising gala this week, and we have those details for you. A legendary comedian is ready to impress, plus The Celtic Tenors are here too. And don't miss out on your chance to learn more about District Property Management and how they help care for your community, plus much more in this week's episode.
Let The Villages community fun continue! There is a lot to keep you busy this week. You can attend multiple car shows, the annual Outdoor Expo and the always popular annual Strawberry Festival. This festival will be filled with delightful berry treats to purchase, a pie eating contest, the log rolling, axe throwing The Paul Bunyan Lumber Jack Show, and plenty of musical options as well. And several clubs filled with resident artists will be selling some of their unique pieces of work too. So listen in and get ready to fill up your social calendar!
Fat Tuesday is here and it's time to celebrate Mardi Gras Villages style at Lake Sumter Landing Market Square. Join the fun with a Mardi Paw March and lots of musical entertainment. You'll be taken on a musical journey this week on the entertainment front from Woodstock in 1969 to Irish tunes to Motown and even rock and jazz. Attend the latest on the square event with "Stretch Aging Backwards," and don't miss out on a few resident art sales too.
From a car show to plenty of arts and crafts events, The Villages is filled with active every week. Don't miss out on where you can go to find some unique pieces of work. On the entertainment front this week, attend an open mic night or enjoy the sounds of Simon and Garfunkel, The Beatles, Johnny Cash and more. Listen in to learn what's happening around your community!
The 2024 The Villages Senior Games is coming your way in April but beginning this week you can start registering to compete. The Rotary Club of The Villages is having its annual Chili Cook Off, Craft Beer Fest and Home & Garden Show on Saturday, and we have the details for you. Also this weekend, you can go to a train expo show and sale, an art show and attend a star party too. A few reality TV star musicians are performing later this week, and if you enjoy basketball, there are several high school games for you to attend.
It's time to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Spanish Springs! Coming up on Saturday, you can attend an all-day event filled with music and entertainment. Also this weekend, there are a couple of collectible show and sales, a book expo and Artist 'Round the Square too. Don't miss out on even more entertainment at The Sharon and Savannah Center, and it's another busy high school sports week too. We have it all for you in this week's episode.
Ribbon cuttings are already coming your way in 2024. It begins this week with the grand re-opening of a renovated executive golf course and a new disc golf course too. We have the details for you. There are also two outdoor events going on, and as always, there are so many entertainment options for you too. Don't miss out on what's going on in your active community!
Start moving into 2024 with a variety of activities from events on the square to the running of the squares 5K. The Enrichment Academy has two speaker series sessions this week, plus there is lots of entertainment coming your way. Learn more in this week's episode.
NOTE: Due to the potential for inclement weather, Twirling on The Square scheduled for Tuesday at Lake Sumter Landing Market Square and Yoga and Pilates on The Square scheduled for Wednesday at Spanish Springs Town Square have been canceled.
The annual Special Olympics Florida Sumter County Festival of Trees live auction is this week, as well as the Lake Sumter Landing Wine Walk and the December Cruise In. There are plenty of holiday-themed entertainment options for you at The Sharon and Savannah Center, and a variety of fun lighted boat cruises too. And don't miss out on details for a holiday music box society show too!
This community is ready for the holidays! Last week, Villagers donated their time, expertise and money to the annual Sumter County Sheriff's Office annual bike collection drive. Hear what SCSO Capt. Robert Siemer and Sumter Landing Bicycle Club member Dave Lawrence had to say about this community effort. We have details for you about this week's Pearl Harbor Day ceremony, as well as information about the lighting of the Menorah. There are plenty of holiday music options for you this week, plus a holiday train show is chugging your way.
Plenty of local holiday traditions are on the calendar for this week. It's time for the 2023 The Villages Christmas Parade and two more tree lighting festivals at the town squares. The annual Special Olympics Florida-Sumter County Festival of Trees is set up right now and volunteer Sally Sherman has details about this meaningful fundraiser. The Lady Lake Christmas Parade is expected to be out-of-this-world. And if you are looking for more musical entertainment we have information for you about that as well. The Villages Philharmonic Orchestra is ready for an annual performance and conductor Pasquale Valerio has those details to share with you.
Rev up those engines! You can start out your week with a Monday Night Car Show then cruise in to Thanksgiving and Black Friday and later in the week, it'll be time for the first tree lighting festival of the year in this community. In between, we have a couple musical options you can add in, along with a doggie boat cruise or make a donation to an annual charity. Ultimately, we hope you have a Happy Thanksgiving!!
We kick-off this episode with information about a Tribute to Veterans and two car shows. There are a variety of musical offerings this week taking place at The Sharon, Savannah Center and The Studio Theatre at Tierra del Sol. You can hula hoop on a town square, learn more about health and wellness, and don't miss out on an outdoor concert or outdoor movie. Plus, 12 head golf pros are ready to battle for bragging rights and a championship belt at the annual Villages Pro Shootout. Learn about all of these community happenings and more now!
From a variety of fun community fitness activities to various arts shows to Veterans Day celebrations, we have that all for you and much more in this week's episode. Don't miss out on details about how you can honor local veterans, donate food to those in need, and purchase some one-of-a-kind gifts for your loved ones. We'll also get you ready for an Electric Light Party and a Wheels New Car Auto Showcase too.
Resident performances groups and bands are on the calendar as we usher in the month of November here in The Villages. The Sharon booking manager Sierra Weiss has all of the details about a change at The Sharon along with who will be on stage. She also covers what you can see at The Studio and Savannah Center this month. Plus, don't miss out on when the three tree lighting festivals will take place at the town squares too!
Halloween fun continues with Pirate Cruises and Scooter's Monster Bash. You'll also learn more about local, state and government agencies at Government Day. There are several art focused events you can attend over the weekend, plus don't miss out on the variety of musical acts coming your way.
Community-wide Halloween fun is coming your way with Hometown Halloween, a Growl-O-Ween Pet Walk, a Spooktacular kids Halloween event and Spirited Ladies tours at the Baker House. You'll hear from a local Girl Scout about the importance of her group's annual Pajama and Book Drive, and you will not want to miss out on the giving clubs showcase, along with some art sales this weekend. There is a lot of variety on the entertainment front from a lobby lunch event to a cabaret series. Find out more about a circus like you have never seen before. And good luck to local high school sports teams who are competing at district tournaments this week!
The Villages Homeowners Advocates has some exciting new programs and opportunities for residents this year. VHA President Peter Russell joins Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters to discuss Safe Mobility For Life, as well as their inaugural Health & Wellness Expo coming up in November that will bring community health partners together at the same time.
This is a busy week in The Villages. From a pickleball expo to tai chi on the square, we will keep you active. If you enjoy music, how about an outdoor concert series or a tribute to Tina Turner. High-level competitive softball action is on the calendar along with the conclusion of the 2023 Men's Village Cup. Learn about all of this and so much more now!
Festival season is here! Following up a successful Heritage Festival at Brownwood is your chance for another Heritage Festival in Spanish Springs complete with a resident parade too. We have those details for you as well as information about this weekends much anticipated Fall Craft Show. You'll also want to pull out something pink and participate in a great workout Tuesday morning at a town square and don't miss out on a musical comedy presented by Smash Productions that might get you into the Halloween spirit early.
The beginning of holiday charity drives and festival fun is here. We have details about just a few of those going on this week. The Villages Charter School is about to welcome the public into The Tracy Performing Arts Center for its first live performance. You can learn more about this beautiful facility and the fall band concert. Later this week you can attend a heritage festival, charity walk and take your furry friend out to be blessed. Active Aging Week begins Monday, and don't miss out on two fundraisers happening this week as well.
From a Heritage Festival to hearing directly from an astronaut, October is filled with variety. The Sharon booking manager Sierra Weiss has all of the details about entertainment planned for the town centers, The Sharon, The Studio and Savannah Center. Plus, listen closely for the opportunity to get a promo code to attend a bold new circus.
The final week of September is filled with music and entertainment options, a Villages Honor Flight welcome home celebration, along with several community-wide events. Enjoy live performances by resident entertainers during a Music Lover's Showcase or dive into a production at The Studio. You can support a charity walk, check out classic vehicles at a new Car Club Showcase and end your week by attending a crafters handmade fair. Learn about all of that and much more in this week's episode!
It's time for the Acoustic Series! There will be five straight days of free live musical entertainment happening in the afternoon this week and we have those sweet sounding details for you. It's also time to start registering for a new semester of classes available through The Enrichment Academy, as well as the first running of the squares race of the season. Savannah Center will also be rockin' this week, so don't miss out on a minute of fun here in your hometown!
This week begins with local 9/11 remembrance ceremonies along with a ceremony for POW/MIA Recognition Day. A giving group of gals is seeking the communities help to make its annual fundraiser a fabulous success. The Enrichment Academy is releasing its fall/winter semester catalog Wednesday and there is a Learn and Grow Expo on Thursday. Plus, you can register for fall social leagues, participation in the Italian-German Resident Parade, as well as a pickleball tournament. And there were some big announcements made in The Villages Entertainment world that you will not want to miss.
Some of the worlds best senior bowlers are here this week and you have the chance to bowl alongside them and then you can cheer them on too. We have all of the details for you. We'll check in with The Villages Freshwater Fishing Club president Jamie Fowler to learn more about their growing club and what type of fish you can catch-and-release within this community. Don't miss out on the monthly dog adoption event and the cruise in happening later this week too.
We have two feel good stories for you near the beginning on this week's episode. One is about a group of neighbors donating money to a popular local server that has changed her life, while another is about a Villager representing Team USA in a water sport. A new school year begins Thursday and there is lots of excitement at The Villages Charter School. We will explain more. Plus, we have information about a fun pet fundraiser, the next wine walk, and news about a Community Watch hiring event.
The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center Booking Manager Sierra Weiss has details about what's on the entertainment calendar for August and September at The Sharon, The Studio and the town squares. This includes a show where those in the audience might just become part of the performance, like Sierra did. She also has information about the next international series and make sure to listen until the end to learn about something unique coming to The Villages at the end of October too.
The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center Booking Manager Sierra Weiss has details about what's on the entertainment calendar for August and September at The Sharon, The Studio and the town squares. This includes a show where those in the audience might just become part of the performance, like Sierra did. She also has information about the next international series and make sure to listen until the end to learn about something unique coming to The Villages in October too.
We check in with The Villages Recreation and Parks Department to see what's on their agenda this week and in the months ahead. The Villages popularity continues to reach new heights and the generosity of residents results in some record-breaking numbers. A military veteran helps others through two thrift stores and multiple programs. Plus, we have details about how you can save money shopping this week, and you can learn about a new production at The Studio Theatre Tierra Del Sol.
It's the final full week of July and school supply drives are going on throughout the community. We have a few to tell you about and find out how you can save money if you are looking to make a school supply donation. Hear from two people in this area about the importance of setting local kids up for success ahead of a new year. Camp Villages is in its final two weeks, and the final two activities for National Parks and Recreation Month are coming your way. Plus, woodworkers use their skills to thank U.S. soldiers and playoff baseball is about to begin in Leesburg!
Two Villages residents donated their impressive Department 56 collection to Operation Shoebox and now you have the chance to purchase items from that collection in an effort to support U.S. soldiers serving overseas. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has the details for you and you will hear why the couple chose this patriotic cause. You will also hear what a Villager had to say after going on a Villages Grown Farm Tour. Find out about area recreation opportunities available to you this week, as well as some entertainment options.
Merry Christmas in July, that's the theme of Saturday's cruise in at Spanish Springs Town Square. There will be some special holiday performances and a visit by a jolly man too. July is National Parks and Recreation month, so don't miss out on some free activities. We also have details about the next speaker series topic offered by The Enrichment Academy and even more going on this week in The Villages!
Happy birthday, America! From fireworks to baseball to brews & cruise, there are several patriotic happenings in The Villages and the surrounding areas Monday and Tuesday in celebration of the Fourth of July and we have all of those details for you. VNN Lifestyle News Show Executive Producer Jill Winters also has updates on what is going on this week on the entertainment and sports fronts, as well as activities offered through The Villages Recreation and Parks.
As we close out the month of June and welcome in July, we get you ready for a weekend art and craft festival along with an inaugural fireworks celebration in Lady Lake. The next generation of performers will take the stage inside The Sharon with a special performance. Plus, hear more about Franklin Recreation and its colorful theme.
It's time for a ribbon cutting ceremony and a new offering in this community. The Villages Show Kitchen debuts its new live cooking demonstrations that you can attend this week, and Franklin Recreation is going to open up to Villagers and their guests. VNN Executive Producer Jill Winters has those details for you. You can also take in a variety of entertainment this week at local venues, and don't miss out on the chance to cheer for local baseball and soccer players too!
Start your week off with Yoga on the Square! Also this week, you can attend a dog adoption and pet information event and a cruise in too. In celebration of Father's Day Sunday, don't miss a Father's Day boat cruise. VNN Executive Producer Jill Winters also has details about entertainment coming your way and free baseball action, as well.
The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center Booking Manager Sierra Weiss has plenty to share in this episode with the recent announcement of The Sharon's new season. From the Broadway subscription series to the international series to dance groups and much more. Sierra has the details for you. Plus, she will share what you can enjoy in June at The Sharon, Savannah Center and The Studio.
Camp Villages is now underway and it's time to have fun with your grandchildren. We have details for you on how to register. Plus, find out about the next Enrichment Academy Speaker Series. Also, The Studio has a new show for this community and don't miss out on some baseball and soccer action this week too.
In honor of Memorial Day, area volunteers headed to Florida National Cemetery for a meaningful tradition. We have details for you about that along with a few special ceremonies you can attend to remember fallen heroes. There are two tax relief holidays going on now and we explain what you can save money on. Plus, the Atlantic Hurricane season begins Thursday, and the Leesburg Lightning are also ready to play ball!
Wildwood Middle High School's Class of 2023 is up next for a busy week of end-of-year activities! The 2023 Camp Villages Summer Catalog is now available and we have more details for you. Plus, don't miss out on an interview with Chula Vista Recreation Supervisor Conner Jamros, a VHS graduate, who is excited for Camp Villages fun and shares more about what led him to wanting to work for The Villages Recreation & Parks Department. We have that for you and more!
Villages High School seniors and their parents are in for a busy week of end-of-the-year activities. It will all lead to graduation day on Saturday. The second District Customer Service Satellite Office opens May 15, giving residents a new location to get their needs met. Plus, don't miss the May Cruise In and The Villages Philharmonic's next concert too!
Jump into the second week of May with a variety of entertainment starting with The Concert: A Tribute to ABBA and show your support for Villages Charter School performing arts students at a spring dance concert. Bubbles is the theme for a S.T.A.R. program and Camp Villages activities this week. Plus, celebrate your mom with a Mother's Day cruise on Lake Sumter.
From a Hurricane Expo to a Cinco de Mayo celebration, The Villages has it all this week! On the musical entertainment front, enjoy the sounds of Aretha Franklin, Jimmy Buffett, Rod Stewart, Sara Evans, Elvis Presley and Judy Garland. Plus, see the next generation of musical talent shine at The Sharon. In The Villages sports world, its high school district playoffs time, a spring football tradition, a track meet, and the conclusion of the 2023 Ladies Village Cup. Listen in to hear all about it.
May is here which means new entertainment is rolling in. The Sharon's Booking Manager Sierra Weiss shares details about who you can see perform at The Sharon and Savannah Center.
The Villages offers its residents so much to do. This week you will have the chance to attend three car shows, including one that features multiple car groups found in this community. On Saturday, you can take part in World Tai Chi Day and the third annual The Villages Jazz Festival. So listen in for more information about events like these on the schedule for this week.
The Villages Senior Games 2023 is about to take over this community. More than 2,400 residents will be competing in various sports throughout the week in hopes of earning their chance to advance to the state games. It's blueberry season so it's also time for a Blueberry Festival, and we have those details for you. From the next National Geographic Speaker Series to Cats, don't miss entertainment news for this week too.
From The Villages Pops Chorus to Gary Lewis and the Playboys. La Boheme to Little Women, there is something for everyone this week when it comes to musical entertainment. Car lovers rejoice! There are three car shows on the calendar. And if you are looking for a part-time job look no further than The Villages Recreation and Parks. They are having a same-day hiring event, and we have the details for you.
It's Easter week which means Hopping Through The Villages fun, bunny cruises and an arts and crafts festival are all on the schedule. The final Running of the Squares 5K is coming up on Saturday along with a sports cards and collectible show and sale. And don't miss out on a variety of entertainment and high school sports action going on too.
Hometown musicians are ready to perform for you this week. Show your support for Walk MS on Saturday, and don't miss out on details about a BBQ Bash and Artists 'Round the Square weekend events. Plus, a new catalog is coming your way from The Enrichment Academy which means it's also time for a Learn & Grow Expo.
Music lovers rejoice with the new Acoustic Series coming to Spanish Springs Town Square this week! The Villages Entertainment Special Events Manager Chalsi Cox joins us to explain more about this new entertainment option for residents to enjoy. You will also find out how you can honor veterans Wednesday at the annual Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day ceremony, learn more about a doggy boat cruise, and don't forget to register for the 2023 Villages Senior Games.
Let the parties continue! Celebrate St. Patrick's Day with a parade and festival at Spanish Springs Town Square or attend a new event at Sawgrass Grove. Be mystified by a magician and Get "On Your Feet" when it comes to entertainment offerings. Learn about where you can do cardio drumming and enjoy an outdoor concert too. Plus, we have some resident shows to tell you about.
From a St. Patrick's Day Festival to an Argentinian performance at The Sharon to a Spring Craft Show, there is plenty to choose from this week here in The Villages. Start pulling out your green attire for some festival fun, and we have details about Camp Villages Easter activity registration. Plus, crafters are ready to sell their handmade creations in one of the largest shows of the year that you will not want to miss!
The Sharon's Booking Manager Sierra Baggins has so much to tell you about for March. She joins Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters with details about all of the entertainment options available to you at the town squares, The Sharon, Savannah Center, and The Studio Theatre del Sol. Plus, learn some inside information from Josh Gallagher, a scenic and props designer, who helps transform The Studio for each performance.
Spring polo, a wine walk and more, oh my! Join Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters to learn more about the start of polo, how to participate in a wine walk and where the next car show is going to be. You will hear about a pottery show and sale, along with a book fair. Plus, find out what your entertainment and high school sports options are for this week too.
It's time for two big festivals and an expo too! We get you ready for the Mardi Gras Festival and Mardi Paw March, this weekends Strawberry Festival, and the Outdoor Expo. There is plenty of musical entertainment coming your way, and there are three big high school postseason games on the schedule for this week too. Don't miss out on local happenings this week in The Villages!
From an Aerobic Fever on the Square event to the re-opening of the Mira Mesa Executive Golf Course, Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has these details for you. There is a community 5K coming up on Saturday that you can lace your shoes up for and help area youth at the same time. Plus, round two of the Properties of The Villages Real Results bowling tournament is Sunday and you can hear from one of three remaining female competitors, Victoria Warden.
It's crafting time in The Villages. An arts & crafts festival will be taking over Spanish Springs Town Square Saturday and Sunday. Also on Saturday you will have a few more artsy events you can attend, learn more about those option in this episode. Plus, find out what is happening on The Villages entertainment front.
The Sharon's Booking Manager Sierra Baggins makes her The Villages Entertainment podcast debut! She joins Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters with details about all of the entertainment options available to you at the town squares, The Sharon, Savannah Center, and The Studio Theatre del Sol for February.
The Villages Balloon Festival is about to take flight! Join Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters for details about this fun and colorful event. Saturday will feature a chili cook-off, home and garden show, along with a craft beer festival. Plus, learn about a giving clubs showcase, spring fashion market, and more going on this weekend too!
Get your calendar ready for a whole lot of activities going on this week in The Villages. You can choose from a quilt showcase, a sports card show, a book and author expo, along with a new car club show. The 2023 Properties of The Villages Real Results Bowling Tournament kicked-off on Jan. 22, hear what defending champion Todd Agee has to say about competing in this scratch tournament with some of the best senior bowlers around. Grammy award winners are coming to The Sharon, plus local entertainer Alex Santoriello will be performing in four different shows this week alone.
The Villages Homeowners Advocates has a new president in 2023, Peter Russell. He joins Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters to discuss his new role, his team, and his goals for The VHA in 2023.
In honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, don't miss out on the MLK Day parade in Wildwood on Monday. On The Villages Recreation and Parks front it's time for another By the Sword Expo, a same-day hiring event, along with an outdoor concert and movie this week. Plus, Rocky and the Rollers Unplugged with feature some special guests on stage.
Start your week off with a By the Sword expo and Twirling on the Square. We have details about how you can register for winter social leagues and Saturday's Running of the Squares 5K at Lake Sumter Landing. Plus, we have information about a weekend arts & crafts festival and a variety of music entertainment all going on this week here in The Villages.
Happy New Year! Let the music begin in 2023 with the Central Florida Lyric Opera and Orchestra, Herman's Hermits and the sounds of Garth Brooks by The Garth Guy. Get a good laugh listening to Robert Klein and Menopause the Musical. Register now for the next small group lessons to learn the basics of bocce, corn toss, masters tennis and shuffleboard. Start off the new year on the right foot by signing up for the Lake Sumter Landing Running of the Squares 5K. And if you have been married for 50 years or more, get your tickets now for the annual 50th anniversary dinner.
The Sharon Senior Booking Manager Elizabeth Constant joins Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters with details about all of the January entertainment options for you at the town squares, The Sharon, Savannah Center, and The Studio Theatre del Sol.
We've made it to the final week of 2022! Close out the year with Camp Villages Holiday week activities and a lighted boat cruise with your dog. Plus, the ninth annual Battle at The Villages eight-team high school boys basketball tournament is here. Catch some high-flying action as teams play for bragging rights inside the VHS Athletic Center. Happy New Year and thank you for listening!
It's Christmas week and Camp Villages Holiday fun is here! From a candy cane hunt to decorating gingerbread houses, don't miss out on the chance to make memories with your visiting grandchildren. Take a lighted boat cruise and how about enjoying s'mores with The Grinch too! And if you are looking for something to do on Christmas Eve, what about a pajama bash with Scooter the DJ. Have a very Merry Christmas and Happy Hanukkah!
From a holiday rock concert to EagleMania to Evolution: Motown there are lots of concerts to choose from. This week is also your final chance to make donations to multiple charity drives to ensure area kids have a happy holiday. Plus, we have details about a holiday music society show and the first Menorah lighting at Brownwood.
Holiday fun continues this week starting with holiday-themed boat cruises aboard Lake Sumter Line and we have the details for you. A holiday train show is chugging into Colony Cottage Recreation later this week for you to enjoy. And don't miss out on Special Olympics Sumter County Festival of Trees, Light Up Lady Lake and a holiday parade in Wildwood too.
The Sharon Senior Booking Manager Elizabeth Constant joins Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters with details about holiday entertainment options for you at The Sharon, Savannah Center, and The Studio Theatre for December. Plus, don't miss out on the final town square tree lighting festival.
It's a festive week here in The Villages. The final two Tree Lighting Festivals are coming up, along with The Villages Christmas Parade and the Lady Lake Christmas Parade too. This year's Special Olympics Florida Sumter County Festival of Trees fundraiser is going on now and we have more details for you. And if you enjoy musical performances, don't miss Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol, The Villages Philharmonic Orchestra's Messiah 2022 and Carols by Candlelight.
Lake Okahumpka Recreation is open and it is spectacular. Find out more about this facility from Recreation Area Supervisor Madison Taylor. Special Olympics Florida's annual fundraiser Festival of Trees is going on now, plus the first Villages tree lighting festival is coming up on Saturday. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has those details for you in addition to information about annual charity drives on now, and some holiday high school basketball tournaments. Have a great Thanksgiving, and thank you for listening!
A new recreation center is set to open and there are two car shows going on later this week. From the sounds of a resident concert band to New York Tenors to Stevie Wonder, there is lots happening on the musical entertainment front. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters will also tell you about the outdoor concert and movie series, along with information about the start of a holiday giving program. Plus, don't miss out on a chance to cheer on local golf professionals at a popular annual shootout.
Election Day is here and Veterans Day is coming up on Friday, so make sure to show off your patriotism this week. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has details about several Veterans Day events you can attend. Hula Hoop on the square Tuesday, play bean bag baseball Wednesday, and then how about a Starry Starry Day & Night event Friday. Plus, you can attend a cycling expo & health fair along with a bicycle challenge too. And there are so many talented groups having shows this weekend that you will not want to miss.
The Sharon Senior Booking Manager Elizabeth Constant joins Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters with details about entertainment options for you at The Sharon, Savannah Center, and The Studio Theatre this month. Plus, don't miss out on the first two tree lightings this holiday season at the town squares.
Enjoy a Halloween Pirate Cruise and the next day help trim a tree at Truman Recreation. The holiday fun is just beginning! Early voting continues through Saturday and on Saturday don't miss out on the 25th annual Government Day filled with important information about local, state and federal government agencies. This weekend you can also attend an arts & crafts show in Spanish Springs and much more.
There is plenty of Halloween fun happening later this week in and around The Villages. From Growl-O-Ween to Trunk N' Treating to a haunted house, don't miss out on the chance to dress up in a costume and have some fun. The Box Car Stage at Sawgrass Grove is now home to live musical entertainment and the Richmond Pitch & Play is also open for golfers of all skill levels who are ready to work on their short game. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has all of these details for you and much more in this new episode of What's Happening Around The Villages.
From an outdoor concert to a community 5K, there are several activities on the calendar for this week. If you love musical entertainment, you are in luck. This week brings in Linda Eder, Absolute Queen, Almost ABBA, Sheena Easton and more. Plus, don't miss out on the chance to show support for breast cancer research, awareness, and survivors too.
With fall in the air comes car shows. There are three on the schedule for this week, one at each town square. From a Rod Stewart Tribute to Christopher Cross, don't miss out on a variety of musical entertainment too. This week also brings with it Tai Chi on the Square, a Spooktacular golf car scavenger hunt, and a fall craft show. Learn about all of this and more!
The Sharon Senior Booking Manager Elizabeth Constant joins Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters with details about entertainment options for you at The Sharon and The Studio Theatre this month. And don't miss out on what spooky event will be at a town square too.
Hurricane Ian is gone and several of last week's activities and events have been moved to this week. There are two Heritage Festivals going on this week. You will have the chance to personally thank area first responders during National Night Out 2022 and thank area military veterans at a welcome home Villages Honor Flight community event. For entertainment, A Cappella sensation, Voctave will harmonize together and then you can take in The Rocky Horror Picture Show. Plus, a local giving group is ready to collect pajama and book donations. Learn about all of this and more in this episode of What's Happening Around The Villages.
From The Rocky Horror Picture Show with audience participation to a Lobby Lounge Cabaret Series, The Villages community offers that and much more to you this week. Villages Honor Flight will complete another successful mission on Wednesday and we have details about how you can welcome home area veterans. Plus, the 2022 Brownwood Heritage Festival is happening on Friday with a variety of special performances. Learn all about these community events and activities from Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters.
From a same-day hiring event with The Villages Recreation and Parks Department to resident registration for a new semester at The Enrichment Academy, this episode begins with details about both. You will also learn about a Public Safety Open House and about a musical performance featuring well-known musicians within this community. And find out which local high school sports teams will be in action this week.
Events on the town square are back starting this week with Yoga on the Square. Later this week you can attend the Enrichment Academy's Learn & Grow Expo to find out about the fall/winter semester course selections, while meeting instructors face-to-face. Hobbyists invite you to a Train Expo Show & Sale while Music in Motion is having an encore presentation of Tickets Please! We also have details about a POW/MIA ceremony happening on Friday and much more.
Sunday marks the 21st anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has details about some of the remembrance day ceremonies taking place in and around this community. The Villages Philharmonic Orchestra is ready to kick-off its new season with a Labor Day concert on Tuesday. Plus, we have a rundown of high school sports teams in action this week, which includes the Wildwood Middle High School football team and its first game in a renovated stadium.
This is the final week for the College Colors Day Funds for Food effort. The donations continue to come in and Friday it the day for a community-wide celebration. Learn more about how you can made a donation and when the party will be. You have another opportunity to attend an open house at a fire station in The Villages this week. And don't miss out on a sports cards and collectible show too.
The annual College Colors Day Funds for Food effort is now underway. This is a chance to show your school spirit and support area residents in need. The Villages Media Group Marketing and Magazine Manager Chelsea McLain explains the impact this donation drive makes in the community. The Villages Recreation and Parks Department is hosting a same-day hiring event Aug. 22. Find out where you can go for an on-site interview. Plus, Tuesday is Primary Election Day, so don't forget to vote!
The Villages Public Safety Department is looking to create a special independent fire district to enable it to serve the unique needs of The Villages residents. Fire Chief Edmund Cain and District Manager Kenny Blocker answer questions to help residents understand what it's about and why it's desired by Chief Cain's department.
The month of August is moving right along. Join Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters who has more details about local happenings. First up, don't miss out on the opportunity to attend a Fire Station Open House to learn more about those who are ready to serve you. The 25th anniversary of the Cruise In is being celebrated on Saturday in true Villages style. Find out what classic films will be played this week as part of Cinema Series at The Sharon and more about the next offering in The Studio Theatre's Summer Song Cycle Series.
The Sharon Senior Booking Manager Elizabeth Constant joins Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters to share some exciting news about new options available at The Sharon starting this month, as well as details about what is on the schedule for August at The Studio Theatre and the town squares.
The first day of early voting is coming your way later this week and we have important details for you. The Cinema Series at The Sharon moves into its second week of offering a new experience to residents, plus two area lions clubs are teaming up for a community food drive to help feed a need. Find out about all of that and more!
There is so much for residents to learn when they first move to The Villages. One organization that aims to be one of the first lines of communication to help with the transition is The Villages Homeowners Advocates. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters is joined by VHA Executive Vice President Peter Russell who has details about New Resident Night, CDD Orientation, and the Resident Academy.
Even more recreational opportunities are available to you with the opening of First Responders Recreation Center. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters also has details for you about a new entertainment option, Cinema Series at The Sharon that will include films from Grease to Casablanca to Polar Express . School is about to start for local students, and this is the final week for you to take advantage of the 2022 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday. These are just some of the things covered in this episode.
It's time for the grand opening of First Responders Recreation Center and the Stars & Stripes Putting Course! Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has details about this new location in addition to National Korean War Armistice Day. This is the final week for National Parks and Recreation Month and don't miss out on The Villages POPS Chorus concert too.
More businesses at The Market at Sawgrass Grove have officially opened and are ready to welcome you in. On the entertainment front, this is your final chance to immerse yourself in Lasting Impressions at Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol. A cast of six with The Villages Theater Company is ready to present, Taking Leave, a thought-provoking performance that director Steve Rubin told his team would be emotionally draining. Hear more from Steve about what you can expect from this production. And if you love baseball, we have details about three home games on the schedule for the Leesburg Lightning this week.
July is National Parks and Recreation Month and you know this community has plenty of activities planned to get you moving. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has details about a self-awareness exercise planned for this week. The Camp Villages Train Show has pulled into Savannah Center, a summer sidewalk sale will have some big bargains available to you, plus you will not want to miss out on the Christmas in July Cruise-In. The rumor is Santa Claus will be making a special appearance. And The Villages SC has two final home matches this week to end the regular season. Learn about all of this and more in less than seven minutes.
Happy Independence Day! To celebrate our nation's birthday we have details about a community ceremony, an All-American Brews and Cruise event, along with information on where you can see a 30-minute firework show. This is a great time to save money on a variety of things during this year's Freedom Week Sales Tax Holiday. July in National Parks and Recreation Month and there is plenty on the schedule this week. Plus, don't miss out on a fun conversation with musical duo, The Village Chicks!
The Fourth of July is almost here and you can get into the spirit with patriotic performances this week by Evolution Dance and Bands of The Villages. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters tells you about those performances as well as gives you details about a weekend art and craft festival. You can end the week with a bang at Wildwood's Happy birthday, America! This family-friendly event will feature an impressive firework display and much more. Learn about these local happenings right here!
The Villages Public Safety Department is looking to create a special independent fire district to enable it to serve the unique needs of The Villages residents. Fire Chief Edmund Cain and District Manager Kenny Blocker answer questions to help residents understand what it's about and why it's desired by Chief Cain's department.
Entertainment options in this community aim to offer something for everyone. This week that includes the sounds of country legend Kenny Rogers to Evolution: Motown and even, The Doobie Others. On the sports front, The Villages SC has a home match later this week, plus don't forget to visit farmers' markets for fresh produce and to support local farmers.
There is so much for residents to learn when they first move to The Villages. One organization that aims to help with the transition is The Villages Homeowners Advocates. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters is joined by VHA Executive Vice President Peter Russell who shares more information about what this organization does.
From Flag Day ceremonies to summer baseball action to Camp Villages, there is plenty for you to do this week in The Villages. The 25th anniversary of the Cruise-In is happening on Saturday followed by a Juneteenth Celebration on Sunday. And don't forget Sunday is Father's Day. Join Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters for details on all of these events and more.
Camp Villages summer fun has begun so it's time to make lasting memories with your visiting grandchildren. Take advantage of a great summer deal to exercise at the Fit Club and do some license-free freshwater fishing this weekend. Get tickets for upcoming Florida Collegiate Baseball action and learn about the new format of the 2022 Men's Residents Cup. Plus, this week's entertainment options range from lasting impressions to comedy shows to Lynyrd Skynyrd.
The Sharon Senior Booking Manager Elizabeth Constant joins Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters to share what entertainment is on the schedule for June at The Sharon, Savannah Center and the town squares.
In this week's episode, Villages News Network executive producer Jill Winters has details about summer Camp Villages registration, water volleyball training, and small group lessons. A new season is here for The Villages SC, so don't miss out on their home opener. Almost ABBA and Jersey Boys are returning for multiple performances. Plus, get details about a blood drive.
From an opera gala to impressionistic art, Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has a variety of entertainment options to tell you about that are on the calendar for this week. You can also take your pup on a boat ride or adopt a new fur baby. It's time for the monthly cruise-in, and the National Senior Games will feature plenty of Villages athletes who are ready to shine.
There are plenty of entertainment options for you this week, including the sounds of Rodgers and Hammerstein, Led Zeppelin and Journey. Take part in a Qigong on the Square event or build a sunflower suncatcher craft. The spring polo season ends this weekend, plus don't miss out on a spring football game and a softball tournament. Join Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters for more about what's going on in your community.
Once again May will be filled with a variety of entertainment throughout The Villages. Elizabeth Constant, the senior booking manager for The Sharon, joins Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters with details about all of the shows coming to The Sharon, The Studio Theatre at Tierra del Sol, and Savannah Center, as well as information about events on the town squares.
It's time for another Villages party with a Cinco de May Celebration. Rocky and the Rollers also hope you will join them to celebrate their anniversary. And with hurricane season on the way June 1, learn more about a Hurricane Expo.
The 2022 Florida Blue Medicare PBA50 National Championship rolls into Spanish Springs Lanes this week featuring a sold-out field of the top senior bowlers in the country and the world. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has details on how you can watch the action all week. The Enrichment Academy is seeking more instructors and speakers to join its team, plus learn about a book sale, and World Tai Chi Day.
In this special Daily Sun interview, you will hear from Covanta Plant Regional Manager Patrick Walsh, Florida Waste-to-Energy Executive Director Joe Kilsheimer, and District Manager of The Villages Community Development Districts Kenny Blocker who will explain how the Covanta Plant operates and how it turns Villages residents solid waste into electricity.
Let the games begin! The 2022 Villages Senior Games are underway this week as resident athletes aim to reach personal records and earn the chance to advance to the Florida Senior Games. The 2022 Blueberry Festival will take place on Friday, and the 2022 PBA50 Florida Blue Medicare National Championship Tournament is about to roll into Spanish Springs Lanes on Sunday. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has information about all of these events and activities happening in your community this week!
It's Easter week and there is plenty going on if you have visiting family members here. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has details about Camp Villages Hopping through The Villages, an Easter egg hunt, a weekend art & craft festival and bunny boat cruises. You can also take part in Energy Meditation on the square, a Running of the Squares 5K, and three car shows. The Villages Senior Games gets underway and there is lots of entertainment options for you too. Happy Easter everyone!!
April is filled with a variety of entertainment throughout The Villages. Elizabeth Constant, the senior booking manager for The Sharon, joins Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters with details about all of the shows coming to The Sharon, The Studio Theatre at Tierra del Sol, and Savannah Center, as well as information about events on the town squares.
New amenities are always popping up in this growing community like St. Johns Recreation Area. The Villages Recreation and Parks Department is giving residents the opportunity to discover two new activities this week. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has details on Saturday's 19th annual BBQ Bash, featuring local businesses and organization cooking up and serving a variety of delicious meats. Plus, The Villages SC is headed to round two of the 2022 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup, while The Villages Golf Championship plays out this week across three championship golf courses.
The Villages is a very veteran friendly community. On Tuesday, you can attend a Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day Ceremony and thank local veterans for their service. The Villages High School graduate and current NBA rookie Tre Mann played in front of hometown fans March 20. Hear him talk about living out his childhood dream, which teammate has taken him under his wing, and how much he values the support he receives from The Villages community, in an exclusive interview with Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters. Don't forget to sign-up for The Villages Senior Games, and get ready for plenty of entertainment options available to you this week!
The Villages Soccer Club will suit up for the first time for a match, while the final eight Villages bowlers battle to win a tournament. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has details about these events, in addition to entertainment options available to you. Plus, learn more about Camp Villages Easter activities, how to register for The Villages Senior Games and the next Running of the Squares.
It's going to be another packed week filled with activities throughout this community. Three car shows, a resident St. Patrick's Day Parade, and a Learn and Grow Expo are coming your way. Spring Polo is back and The Villages Golf Festival is too. You can support Walk MS 2022 as well as local artists at a few showcases and sales. There are lots of great entertainment options on the calendar this week. And Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters goes one-on-one with Villages bowler Missy Klug to hear about her recent success on the lanes as she prepares for the final rounds of The Properties of The Villages Real Results Tournament.
From The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center to Savannah Center residents have the opportunity to enjoy some beautiful entertainment venues. This week will feature a variety of musical performances, a world class contemporary dance company, and comedian Howie Mandel. Lake Sumter Landing Market Square will be the site for Interval Training, a Votes for Women Rally, and a St. Patrick's Day Festival too. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has details about these events in addition to a Starry Starry Day and Night event and more.
Festival season continues with the Mardi Gras Festival and this weekend’s The Villages Balloon Festival. From the Beach Boys to Grease to a magic show to an improvisational show, there is plenty of entertainment on the schedule. Join Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters for information about some of the fun things going on in your community this week.
One of the biggest events of the year is so popular it's a two-day event this year. The 2022 Brownwood Strawberry Festival is going to be filled with fun. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters is joined by The Villages Entertainment Department Special Events Manager Chalsi Cox to tell you more about the festival. Also this weekend is the Outdoor Expo, along with a few craft shows too. And a new restaurant is now open in Brownwood. Join us to learn more.
Valentine's Day is here. You can take your sweetie out to a Monday Night Car Show and a Valentine's Day boat cruise both at Lake Sumter Landing. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has details about those events to start off your week. The first two-day offering of The Villages Golf Festival is happening this week. This is your chance to try out some new equipment too. You can learn about all of this and more in just 10 minutes.
With the new year comes the opportunity to discover something new through The Villages Recreation and Parks Department. Learn the basics of petanque and kickball. Join your friends for twirling on the square and later in the week see some incredible work created by members of the Visual Arts Association. And learn more about The Properties of The Villages Real Results Knockout Scratch Bowling Tournament that continues on Sunday. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters will share this information with you and much more in this week's episode.
January was a great start to the new year and there is even more to come in February. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters will tell you about a female a cappella quintet from Zimbabwe coming to The Sharon, a chili cook off, a spring fashion market that aims to make you look fabulous, in addition to details about a train expo show and sale. It's time for district play for several local high schools team and if you want to try something new, how about horseshoes or water volleyball. We'll explain how you can get started. Plus, find out more about the Properties of The Villages Real Results Knockout Scratch Bowling Tournament that is now underway.
From Tango Fire to Country Legends to the sounds of The Beatles, you can enjoy it all live at entertainment venues in this community. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has those show details, plus she is joined by two guests to tell you more about some other entertainment options for you. The annual 50th anniversary dinner is this week, along with a vintage collectible show and sale and a book expo, too.
It's time for the kickoff to Sports Challenge 2022. This is when residents have the chance to go head-to-head with staff from The Villages Recreation and Parks Department for some friendly competition and Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has the details for you. En garde! You can learn more about the dueling sport of fencing and ease into the new year with Tai Chi on the Square. Doggy boat cruises are back and hear about the great entertainment you can enjoy this week. Just give us 10 minutes and you'll have your calendar full for the week.
We start off a brand new year with a look back at growth in The Villages community. As you aim to check off your new year's resolutions how about taking part in the Running of the Squares 5K and Running with the Herd 5K. The first week in January is filled with a variety of musical entertainment options and lots of high school sports action. Learn about all of this and more happening in your community in less than 10 minutes.
It's the final podcast of 2021 and Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters starts things off by sharing some impressive holiday donation figures with you. The rims inside The Villages High School Athletic Center will be tested this week during the eighth annual Battle at The Villages. Find out more about this eight-team boys basketball tournament which features the strongest level of competition yet. There are a few more Camp Villages Holiday Week activities on the calendar as well as a vintage collectible showcase and sale. You will learn about all of this and more in just seven minutes.
Happy New Year!!!
Eleven-year-old Audrey Caruthers, the granddaughter of Villager Connie Caruthers Wise, helps get us into the Christmas spirit by reciting 'Twas The Night Before Christmas.
With Christmas upon us it's also time for the always popular Camp Villages Holiday Week. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has details for you about the fun activities on the calendar for this week that you and your grandchildren can enjoy doing together. If you are searching for a way to honor a family member who served in the United States military, find out how you can purchase a memorial brick for them. And some of the top high school football players from across the state are here for the 66th annual Florida Athletic Coaches Association All-Star Football Classic. Learn about all of this and more happening in your community this week, plus listen until the very end for a special interview with Santa Claus. Merry Christmas everyone!
The time has come for the second annual Open Air Concert Series. This six-day series begins Tuesday with Absolute Queen and will end with Dick Fox's Golden Boys Sunday at The Villages Polo Club. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has details about this outdoor event, in addition to a look at other musical performances on the schedule. From Urban Soul Line Dancing on the square to an outdoor movie and concert, there are even more events going on outside. You will learn about all of this and more in just eight minutes.
This year marks the 80th anniversary of the attacks on Pearl Harbor. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has details about a local annual ceremony to honor the lives lost. From a holiday cookie crawl to a Christmas model train show to The Villages Christmas Parade there are plenty of festive events scheduled for this week. Plus, find out more about the upcoming Open Air Concert Series.
Plenty of festive fun is on the calendar for this week. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill has details about two Villages Tree Lighting Festivals filled with holiday performances, the Lady Lake Christmas Parade and the annual Festival of Trees fundraiser. The Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center will be filled with holiday tunes and laughter, plus a one-day basketball showcase is coming to The Villages High School.
The holiday season is here which means it's time for some annual traditions. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has details about the first tree lighting festival of the year, the beginning of a giving program aimed at bringing joy to area children, in addition to the menorah lighting. And staff at Studio Theatre at Tierra Del Sol are ready for a new performance opening this week. Happy Thanksgiving!!
Plenty of outdoor fun is on the calendar this week. Join Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters to learn about an outdoor concert and movie, along with the always popular monthly cruise-in. Plus, it's time for a sidewalk sale and playoff high school football.
Three grand openings, a wheels car show and Veterans Day events are on the schedule for this week and Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has all of the details for you. From hula hooping on a town square to a big bike weekend this community is going to be busy. Join us to learn all about these events and many more.
November is filled with a variety of entertainment throughout The Villages. Elizabeth Constant, the booking coordinator for The Sharon, joins Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters with details about all of the shows coming to The Sharon, Studio Theatre at Tierra Del Sol and Savannah Center, as well as information about the upcoming tree lightings at the three town squares. Plus, don't miss out of an announcement about the Open Air Concert Series happening in December.
It's a busy entertainment week to begin November with shows at The Sharon, Savannah Center and Lazy Mac's Laugh. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has details about these performances for you. Christmas decorating is underway at several recreation complexes and you can be part of the fun. Plus, there are a few arts and crafts shows this weekend, so make sure to listen as we update you on events going on this week.
With Halloween coming up there are plenty of community offerings for you to enjoy from a Spooktacular to a Hometown Halloween event and Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has the details for you. The rumor is pirates are even expected to be near the Lake Sumter Line ahead of the holiday too. After being closed for several months, the Silver Lake Executive Golf Course has been renovated and it's ready for play. Find out more about this revitalized course in addition to news about a busy high school sports week.
Fall is in the air and with that comes the first in-person Running of the Squares 5K since 2020. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has details about how you can participate in this fun community event and a Not Too Scary Halloween Party. Learn about two fundraisers you can support this week and it's time for the next Outdoor Concert Series. Plus, a local football showdown will play out under the Friday night lights. In about 10 minutes, you'll learn about these great things and much more happening in your community.
The Studio Theatre at Tierra Del Sol is ready for season six and a Heritage Festival is about to return to The Villages. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has details about these entertainment options and more. It's a busy golf week with two tournaments in play and bragging rights on the line. Plus, find out how you can show your support for local firefighters and police. In less than 12 minutes you'll learn all about these great thinks happening in your community.
From a polka lovers dance to a showcase of talent, Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has details for you about this week's entertainment options. Since it's the third week of the month that means it's time for a cruise-in and a pet adoption event. Plus, there are two informative events on the calendar hosted by the Villages Homeowners Advocates . You'll learn all of this and much more in less than 10 minutes.
It's the start of a new month and Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has details for you about the next Enrichment Academy Speaker Series, the opening of registration for fall social leagues and the Brownwood 5K. Entertainment continues to return to this community so find out who will be at Savannah Center and Lazy Mac's Laugh. And this week marks the 20th anniversary of the terrorists attacks on the World Trade Center. Find out the details about ceremonies you can attend to remember those lost.
Entertainment is back in full force throughout The Villages. Elizabeth Constant, the booking coordinator for The Sharon, tells us about what shows are coming to The Sharon, Studio Theatre at Tierra Del Sol and Savannah Center in September.
The Villages has a lot going on and you can find out about everything happening this week in this 12-minute podcast. Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and Executive Producer of Villages News Network Jill Winters will tell you about an open house at your local fire station, a sports card and collectible show, The Enrichment Academy's next informative Speaker Series presentation, entertainment options, ways to make a difference and so much more. It's the fastest way to find out about everything going on in Florida's Friendliest Hometown!
There's a lot going on in The Villages, and you can find out about all of this week's events by listening to this 15-minute roundup so you don't miss a thing. You’ll hear about the kickoff of the College Colors Day Funds for Food Drive, the tribute bands performing this week and a boat cruise you can take with your pup, plus a nationwide animal shelter campaign, the return of high school sports and so much more. It's the fastest, easiest way to stay up to date with everything going on in your hometown!
It's a big week for entertainment in The Villages and we'll tell you all about it in this edition of the only podcast that keeps you in the know about everything going on in Florida's Friendliest Hometown. Find out what tribute concerts you can catch this week plus the monthly classic car cruise in, a fun shuffleboard clinic, blood drives, a pet adoption event, high school sports, the return of College Colors Day and so much more. It only takes about 10 minutes to hear about all the events you won't want to miss!
It's back to school time and several area groups are collecting school supplies to benefit local students. You'll also hear about a fashion show benefit and a diaper drive, a fun way to learn how to play shuffleboard, the return of the Pickleball Cup, three concerts coming to Savannah Center and so much more. It only takes about 10 minutes to keep yourself up to date on everything going on this week in The Villages, Florida, Florida's Friendliest Hometown!
It's the first week of August and Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has a variety of events to tell you about. It's going to be a busy week for members of Clown Alley 179 and you get to be part of the fun too. If you enjoy a good book or two, you'll want to hear about a big community book sale going on as well. In less than five minutes, you will learn about these events and more going on around your community.
A Villages High School alumnus is expected to be drafted in the first round of the 2021 NBA draft this week, and our community will come together to watch the event and raise money for a good cause at the same time. It only takes about 10 minutes to get the details on that and all the other events happening this week in The Villages, Florida's Friendliest Hometown. You'll hear about chocolate camp, a Korean War Armistice Day ceremony, school supply drives and other charity events, and so much more. Stay up to date on your community with the What's Happening Around The Villages Podcast.
There's a lot going on in The Villages, Fla., and you can find out about all this week's events by listening to this 10-minute roundup so you don't miss a thing. Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler will tell you about two rock 'n' roll tribute shows, a Q&A with the director of a hard-hitting play, resident theater productions, some back to school fundraisers, a special Camp Villages presentation and so much more. It's the fastest, easiest way to stay up to date with everything going on in your hometown!
If you want to know about all the events happening this week in The Villages, Fla., but don't have a lot of time, it only takes about 15 minutes to listen to this week's podcast and get the scoop. The Villages Daily Sun's Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and Executive Producer of Villages News Network Jill Winters will tell you about the opening of the last show of the Studio Theatre Tierra Del Sol's season five, another theater presentation of a classic musical and a resident theater production. You'll also hear about the monthly car cruise in, a summer sidewalk sale, a way to find your next furry family member, recreation events, fundraisers and so much more. Stay in the know and don't miss a thing!
Art and Craft Festivals are back this weekend! Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has those details for you as well as information about a community-wide school supply drive and a popular Camp Villages event that has pulled into a Regional Recreation Complex. And on the entertainment front, a triple threat entertainer and a comedy troupe is ready to perform for you at Lazy Mac's Laughs.
It's Fourth of July week and our patriotic community will celebrate all week. Hear about a couple of entertaining shows happening in the days leading up to Independence Day as well as The Villages All-American Brews and Cruise Festival and plenty of other ways to honor our nation's birthday. You'll also hear about the Freedom Week tax holiday, a storytelling workshop, a Tip a Cop event and so much more. Join Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and Executive Producer of Villages News Network Jill Winters for a rundown of all the events going on this week in and around Florida's Friendliest Hometown. It only takes about 10 minutes to stay up to date on your community!
A new entertainment option is coming to The Villages this week and it stars one of our favorite performers and local-guy-turned-famous Fernando Varela. Join The Villages Daily Sun's Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters as they tell you about that show plus a two-person play, a workshop for anyone who wants to learn to tell stories effectively, the newest Snack-Size Play, a resident art show and so much more. It only takes about 15 minutes to find out about everything going on this week in and around Florida's Friendliest Hometown!
June 14 is Flag Day and The Villages is known for its patriotic residents. We'll tell you about this week's Flag Day ceremony at Veterans' Memorial Park of The Villages, and a fun way to spend Father's Day. Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters will also tell you about a butterfly garden you can visit and a way to get free help starting your own garden. You'll also hear about a spring football tournament, the next game for our local amateur soccer team, the 24th anniversary of the classic car cruise in and so much more. It only takes about 15 minutes to find out about everything going on in The Villages this week!
Camp Villages summer fun is back! After being canceled last year due to the pandemic, nine-weeks of Camp Villages activities begin today and we'll explain how you can register to make some lasting memories with your grandchildren. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters will give you those details, plus tell you about several entertainment options available to you this week at the Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center, New Covenant United Methodist Church and Lazy Mac's Laughs Comedy. In just seven minutes, you will learn all of this and much more.
Today is Memorial Day so we'll tell you about all the ceremonies in the area, along with so much more happening this week in The Villages, Florida's Friendliest Hometown. Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters will also tell you about the opening of the Studio Theatre Tierra Del Sol's newest show, fun new events at the Old Mill Playhouse, fundraisers, dances, concerts and sports. It only takes about 15 minutes to stay up to date on everything The Villages has to offer!
After getting canceled last year, this year's Camp Villages summer program is back in full force, with registration beginning this week. Join Associate Managing Editor or Broadcasting Holly Lawler and Executive Producer of Villages News Network Jill Winters to learn about this and everything else happening in The Villages this week, like the groundbreaking ceremony for a new recreation center with all the bells and whistles, a resident lifestyle club showing off its creative creations, concerts by the Atlantic City Boys and a John Denver tribute show, and so much more. This is the quickest way to stay informed about everything The Villages has to offer!
A new concert series starts this week and it will entertain you while raising money for a good cause. Start your week with Associate Managing Editor Holly Lawler and Executive Producer of Villages News Network Jill Winters giving you a roundup of all the events coming up, like concerts by the Platters and the Atlantic City Boys, the first Villages SC home amateur soccer match, a boat ride you can go on with your pet, and so much more. It only takes about 15 minutes to stay in the know about what's happening in and around Florida's Friendliest Hometown, The Villages.
The Villages has its own professional theater in the Studio Theatre Tierra Del Sol, and this week we'll tell you about an exciting opportunity to be a part of the development of some brand new shows by Florida playwrights! Join Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and Executive Producer of Villages News Network Jill Winters to learn about the Scripts From Scratch play readings, along with other events like an Elton John tribute show recommended by Elton himself, the latest incarnation of the Platters singing their greatest hits and some brand-new material, the monthly classic car cruise in, an exercise event on the square and so much more. It only takes about 15 minutes to keep yourself informed about all the events happening weekly in The Villages, Florida's Friendliest Hometown!
May has arrived and that means it's time for The Villages Cinco De Mayo Festival! Associate Managing Editor Holly Lawler and Executive Producer of Villages News Network Jill Winters will tell you about that event and everything else happening in The Villages, Fla., this week, like an electric car show, not one but two tribute bands, the World's Tallest Comedian, a synchronized swimming show and Mother's Day boat cruises. You'll also hear about the Executive Golf Trail Scramble, The Villages Charter School's Founders Day Festival, some fundraising events and so much more. It only takes about 15 minutes to get up to speed on all the events happening this week in Florida's Friendliest Hometown!
It's always a beautiful day in The Villages and there are always plenty of ways to stay active and entertained. This week, Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and VNN Executive Producer Jill Winters will tell you about a big rock concert coming to town, the return of Snack-Size Plays, an ambitious high school musical and a professional quality dance showcase. You'll also hear about a fun way to play on the lake, the next Enrichment Academy speaker and a major national bowling event happening this week. It only takes about 15 minutes to find out everything going on in and around Florida's Friendliest Hometown so you can plan your week!
It only takes about 10 minutes to find out about everything that's going on in The Villages this week. Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler will tell you about an outdoor concert, a tai chi celebration, adult swim classes, a resident dance production and much more. Plus you'll hear about an ambitious student musical, a major bowling championship and ways to celebrate local authors. Stay in the loop by listening to What's Happening Around The Villages each week!
Stay up to date with What's Happening Around The Villages in this 20-minute podcast that will tell you everything you need to know about this week's entertainment options, recreation activities, charitable events, festivals and so much more. Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and Executive Producer of Villages News Network Jill Winters will tell you about The Villages Classic Car Cruise In, a concert by The Villages Philharmonic Orchestra, resident and professional theater productions, a pet adoption event and everything else you need to know to fill out this week's calendar.
A new event is happening this week in The Villages, Florida's Friendliest Hometown. Join Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and Executive Producer of Villages News Network Jill Winters to learn about The Villages Blueberry Festival, plus the opening of the second show in season five at the Studio Theatre Tierra Del Sol, some resident theater group productions, upcoming concerts and recreation events and so much more.
It only takes about 15 minutes to find out about everything going on in The Villages, Florida, this week. Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and Executive Producer of Villages News Network Jill Winters will tell you about this weekend's arts and crafts festival in Brownwood, the return of monthly socials at the recreation centers, the virtual Running of the Squares 5K, the start of Easter Camp Villages and so much more. Stay in the know with the What's Happening podcast!
The final two-days of The Villages Golf Festival is almost here, plus it's time to register for the 2021 Ladies Village Cup. Executive Producer of Villages News Network Jill Winters has details about those events, as well as some big name entertainment heading to Savannah Center and an upcoming Easter Egg Hunt. You will learn about all of this and more in less than 10 minutes in this week's episode of What's Happening Around The Villages.
It's almost spring in The Villages, Florida's Friendliest Hometown, and that means more outdoor events than ever. Join Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and Executive Producer of Villages News Network Jill Winters as they tell you about all the events happening this week, like the St. Patrick's Day Festival at Spanish Springs Town Square, the monthly Classic Car Cruise In, a sidewalk sale and a celebration of the 1980s. Plus an outdoor concert on the lawn, a workday at the Fred Funk Butterfly Garden and so much more. It only takes about 20 minutes to hear about everything going on this week in The Villages.
It's almost spring in The Villages, Florida's Friendliest Hometown, and that means it's time for outdoor activities like this week's St. Patrick's Day Festival. Join Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and VNN Executive Producer Jill Winters to find out about all of this week's events like Interval Training on the Square, the debut of Lazy Mac's Laughs comedy club, Artists Round the Square and an attempt to break the Guinness World Record for the longest golf cart parade. It only takes about 15 minutes to get in the know about everything The Villages has to offer this week!
In this week's episode, find out about the return of polo for the spring season and the release of the Enrichment Academy’s spring/summer catalog. Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and Executive Producer of VNN Jill Winters will also tell you about major renovations at a popular recreation center, several charity events, the opening of the newest Publix and some outdoor events being hosted by the Recreation and Parks Department. It only takes about 15 minutes to get caught up on all of this week’s events in The Villages, Florida's Friendliest Hometown!
It's strawberry season in Florida, which means the return of The Villages Strawberry Festival to Florida's Friendliest Hometown. Join Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and Executive Producer Jill Winters to find out about this and everything else going on this week, like a pops concert by The Villages Philharmonic Orchestra and some other concerts coming up. Plus movies have returned to The Villages and the Studio Theatre is continuing its run of "9 To 5 The Musical." Learn about all this in more in just 10 minutes by listening to the What's Happening Around The Villages Podcast!
Fat Tuesday is here, which means it's time for Mardi Gras Villages style! Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters get you ready for that festival, this weekend's Classic Car Cruise In and tell you about lots of high school playoff action. Just give us about 15 minutes of your time and you will be updated on everything going on in Florida's Friendliest Hometown.
It's almost Valentine's Day and we'll tell you about concerts you can attend with your sweetie this weekend in The Villages, Florida. Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler will also tell you about upcoming events like The Villages Golf Festival, a Speaker Series presentation by the Enrichment Academy, the Hearts For Our Hospital Gala and an arts and crafts show. Plus we’ll talk about some new businesses coming to town and the topic on everyone’s mind right now, Covid-19 vaccines. It only takes about 10 minutes to get caught up on everything going on in Florida's Friendliest Hometown.
It only takes about 20 minutes to get caught up on all the upcoming events in The Villages, like this weekend’s Villages Balloon Festival, the Rotary Club Home and Garden Show, a blood drive happening today and some charity fundraisers. Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting for the Daily Sun Holly Lawler and Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters will also tell you about romantic live concerts you can see with your sweetie and a new club having its first meeting this week.
The Studio Theatre Tierra Del Sol is opening Season 5 this week with a hilarious musical that celebrates the power of women. Join Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and VNN Executive Producer Jill Winters to learn about this and everything else going on this week in Florida's Friendliest Hometown, The Villages. They'll tell you what our resident theater groups are up to as well, along with how you can participate in some friendly sports competition and a great way to satisfy your craving for new books without spending a lot of money.
The Villages Golf Festival is back in a new format to keep everyone safe but still give residents access to the newest in golf technology! Join Holly Lawler, associate managing editor of broadcasting for the Daily Sun, and Jill Winters, executive producer of Villages News Network, as they tell you about this and other upcoming events like Winter Social Leagues through the Recreation and Parks Department and a resident theater group performance at Everglades Recreation Center. It only takes about 15 minutes to get caught up on everything going on in The Villages, Florida's Friendliest Hometown.
Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has news about some upcoming outdoor community events, the latest on local entertainment, along with information about winter social leagues and so much more.
It's a brand new year! Join Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters for details about what live and virtual performances are coming your way, and find out which local high school teams are in action. Learn all of that and more in the first episode of 2021!
We are closing out 2020 and moving into 2021! Join Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters as they share news about the latest golf cart bridge opening, details on some upcoming shows and the annual Battle at The Villages basketball tournament. It will take you less than 8 minutes this week to find out about everything going on in Florida's Friendliest Hometown.
It's Christmas week, but that doesn't mean there's nothing to do around The Villages! Join Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler as she tells you about a huge milestone in recreation, Camp Villages Holiday Week, tours of the Baker House and maybe even a Christmas miracle. It only takes about 8 minutes this week to find out about everything going on in Florida's Friendliest Hometown.
The Open Air Concert Series kicks off Monday and brings a great outdoor show to The Villages Polo Club every night this week. Join Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and Executive Producer of Villages News Network Jill Winters to find out about this concert series plus other holiday entertainment, the Christmas Classic Car Cruise In, recreation socials and so much more. It only takes about 20 minutes to get the complete rundown of what's going on this week in Florida's Friendliest Hometown.
This week you’ll hear about the 2020 Florida Senior Games, this year’s Battle at The Villages tournament, upcoming holiday entertainment and the return of Camp Villages Holiday Week, along with so much more. Associate Managing Editor Holly Lawler and VNN Executive Producer Jill Winters will catch you up on everything happening in Florida’s Friendliest Hometown in just 15 minutes.
Check out The Villages Daily Sun’s What’s Happening to hear about all the upcoming holiday events and entertainment offerings along with ways you can help make a child’s Christmas brighter. Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and Executive Producer of Villages News Network Jill Winters will also tell you about recreation offerings, a couple of new Christmas light displays and a high school basketball showcase. It only takes about 15 minutes to find out about everything happening in Florida’s Friendliest Hometown.
It's Thanksgiving Week, which means Black Friday is coming up and so is the first Villages Tree Lighting Festival to officially kick off the holiday season in The Villages. Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and Executive Producer at Villages News Network Jill Winters will also tell you about upcoming holiday entertainment so you can plan ahead, plus ways you can help make sure area children in need have something to open on Christmas morning.
The Classic Car Cruise In returns to Spanish Springs Town Square, Angels of The Villages is back and The Villages Philharmonic Orchestra kicks off the holiday season. Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and Executive Producer of Villages News Network Jill Winters will fill you in on everything happening this week in Florida's Friendliest Hometown, from available entertainment to business news, sports and recreation, and ways you can help others this holiday season.
Veterans Day is this week, but this community shows its respect and admiration for veterans year-round. Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and Executive Producer of Villages News Network Jill Winters will tell you about Veterans Day events plus a new recreation area, Christmas trees going up at recreation centers and so much more happening this week in Florida's Friendliest Hometown.
Election Day is here, plus we'll tell you about the return of socials to the recreation centers, upcoming learning opportunities, ways you can help others and so much more. Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting for The Villages Daily Sun Holly Lawler and Executive Producer of Villages News Network Jill Winters have the rundown on how to plan your week in Florida's Friendliest Hometown.
Halloween is this weekend and we'll tell you where you can go if you want to have some fun while keeping safety in mind. Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and VNN Executive Producer Jill Winters will also tell you about President Trump's visit to The Villages as well as ways you can help charities with their Christmas programs.
Early voting, a USO tribute event and plenty of other events are the topics of this week's podcast. Associate Managing Editor Holly Lawler and VNN Executive Producer Jill Winters will tell you about everything going on this week in Florida's Friendliest Hometown.
Vice President Mike Pence visits The Villages and the Chitty Chatty Bridge opens over State Road 44! Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and VNN Executive Producer Jill Winters will tell you about these and more exciting events from last week as well as fun events coming up this week in this summary of what's going on in The Villages, Florida's Friendliest Hometown.
The town squares have reopened and resident lifestyle clubs are meeting again! Find out when the Chitty Chatty Bridge is opening, learn about a restaurant that just opened and mark your calendar for all the events that are coming up this week in The Villages, Florida's Friendliest Hometown. Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and VNN Executive Producer Jill Winters keep you up to date on everything you need to know about the community you call home.
This week in The Villages you'll learn about the upcoming return of live entertainment at the town squares and The Sharon, along with more resident lifestyle clubs heading back inside recreation centers. Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and VNN Executive Producer Jill Winters will tell you about what's happening around Florida's Friendliest Hometown.
This week in The Villages you'll learn about the return of polo for the fall season, fall social leagues, businesses opening new locations and so much more. Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and VNN Executive Producer Jill Winters will tell you about what's happening around Florida Friendliest Hometown.
Find out about the Enrichment Academy, events happening this week and weekend, and new virtual entertainment options in the world of theater. Join Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and VNN Executive Producer Jill Winters for the latest updates on what's happening in and around The Villages, Florida's Friendliest Hometown.
In this episode, Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and VNN Executive Producer Jill Winters will tell you about The Enrichment Academy Learn & Grow Expo, an entire village that is part of the Neighbors Saving Neighbors program, plus another program that can provide you with durable medical equipment. Don't miss out on this information and so much more going on in The Villages, Florida's Friendliest Hometown.
If you have been wanting to learn more about The Villages Grown this is the podcast for you. The Villages Grown Director of Operations Adam Wright and Executive Director Jennifer Waxman join Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters to talk about their state-of-the-art facility, their mobile airstream and what they are growing.
This week you will find out about a fun contest to determine who will be the first to cross the Chitty Chatty Bridge over State Road 44 when it opens in September! Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting and VNN Executive Producer Jill Winters will also tell you about the progress at First Responder Recreation Center, a new sound system at The Villages Polo Club and so much more going in The Villages, Florida's Friendliest Hometown.
In this episode of The Villages Daily Sun podcast, we'll tell you about the placing of the Water Lily Bridge across Florida's Turnpike coming up this week and another new recreation area for all residents to enjoy. Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and Executive Producer of Villages News Network Jill Winters catch you up on what's going on in The Villages, Florida's Friendliest Hometown.
This year’s College Colors Day Funds for Food drive begins August 24. The Villages Daily Sun Marketing and Magazine Manager Chelsea McLain joins Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters to talk about this community-wide event and how you can participate. The drive ends September 3.
This week, find out about the opening of the brand-new Trillium Recreation Center and the new format for The Villages Daily Sun's annual College Colors Day food drive. Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters give you the latest news from The Villages, Florida's Friendliest Hometown.
This week The Villages Daily Sun Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and VNN Executive Producer Jill Winters will tell you about more good news in the world of health care, early voting, Camp Innovation and so much more going on in The Villages, Florida's Friendliest Hometown.
The Morse Family makes a major announcement in this week's podcast hosted by Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and VNN Executive Producer Jill Winters. They'll tell you about the vision for the yet to be developed land along the County Road 470 corridor in The Villages, Florida, which includes areas devoted to health and wellness, an all-new lifestyle center concept and additional charter school campuses.
Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and VNN Executive Producer Jill Winters talk about making sure you are prepared for hurricanes, high school football and much more about what's going on in The Villages, Florida's Friendliest Hometown.
This week Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler and Executive Producer of Villages News Network Jill Winters will tell you about places you can drop off school supply donations, athletes in our community who were honored recently and a special song written about The Villages, Florida.
In the July 19 issue of the Daily Sun you will find an in-depth project about the citrus industry. Enjoy this conversation with a local grower.
This week we'll talk about some different ways you can help out your community this week, as well as some outdoor activities you can attend safely. Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler will share these events with you and more about what's happening in The Villages.
Learn about The Villages two newest recreation centers and even more planned amenities coming up in the near future. Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler will tell you about this and everything else going on in this active community.
The Villages movie theaters have reopened and safety is the No. 1 concern as the Sharon L. Morse Performing Arts Center reopens this week. Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler brings you all the highlights of this week's news in The Villages, Fla.
NOTE: Old Mill Playhouse and Barnstorm Theater closed on July 6. The Villages Open Air Concert Series has been canceled as well as Victory Production's Summer Residence.
In this week's episode, Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has details about a big bowling announcement, plus more information as activities continue to be phased back into this community.
Movies and water exercise classes are making their returns to The Villages. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters is here with those details and much more in this episode of What's Happening Around The Villages This Week!
As we move into phase two of reopening Florida, Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has details about activities coming back in this week's episode of What's Happening Around The Villages This Week!
It's the first week of June and Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has news about the reopening of more opportunities for Villages residents in this episode of What's Happening Around The Villages This Week.
It's the final week of May and Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters tells you What's Happening Around The Villages This Week.
More recreational opportunities have reopened and Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has the details in this episode of What’s Happening Around The Villages This Week!
As indoor and outdoor activities begin to reopen and entertainment venues are planning for a new season, Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters is here with a new episode of What's Happening Around The Villages This Week!
It's the first week of May and Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters has some positive stories that are taking place throughout this community in this episode of What's Happening Around The Villages This Week.
Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters shares some positive stories that are taking place throughout this community in this episode of What's Happening Around The Villages This Week.
Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters shares some uplifting stories that are taking place throughout this community in this episode of What's Happening Around The Villages This Week.
Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters shares some uplifting stories that are taking place throughout this community in this episode of What's Happening Around The Villages This Week.
Whitney Morse, the artistic director at The Sharon and The Studio Theatre at Tierra Del Sol, talks about what an evening at The Studio is like, how they pick shows along with all the work that goes into creating sets for each show. Plus, she shares information about The Sharon's Performing Arts Academy and more.
March continues to be filled with fun. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters and Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler keep you on the go in this week's episode of What's Happening Around The Villages This Week.
March is here and the fun just continues. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters and Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler keep you on the go in this week's episode of What's Happening Around The Villages This Week.
Elizabeth Constant, the booking coordinator for The Sharon, stops by to tells us about some shows coming to The Sharon, Studio Theatre at Tierra Del Sol, Savannah Center and even a few big events happening at the town squares in March.
The final week of February is here and there is plenty to talk about. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters and Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler keep you on the go in this week's episode of What's Happening Around The Villages This Week.
February continues to be packed with activities. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters and Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler keep you on the go in this week's episode of What's Happening Around The Villages This Week.
February is filled with activity. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters and Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler keep you on the go in this week's episode of What's Happening Around The Villages This Week.
Elizabeth Constant, the booking coordinator for The Sharon, tells us about some shows coming to The Sharon, Studio Theatre at Tierra Del Sol, Savannah Center and even a few big events happening at the town squares in February.
This new year has already been filled with activity and it's about to continue. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters and Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler keep you on the go in this week's episode of What's Happening Around The Villages This Week.
The new year continues to be filled with activities. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters and Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler keep you on the go in this week's episode of What's Happening Around The Villages This Week.
It's another action-packed week filled with activities this week. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters and Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler cover the fun in this episode of What's Happening Around The Villages This Week.
Activities are in full swing from outdoor events to entertainment and so much more. Villages News Network Executive Producer Jill Winters and Associate Managing Editor of Broadcasting Holly Lawler cover the fun in this week's episode of What's Happening Around The Villages This Week.
It's the first full week of January and there is so much going on. Daily Sun Associate Manager of Broadcasting Holly Lawler tells us What's Happening from outdoor activities to entertainment and more this week.
As we close out 2019 and ring in 2020, Daily Sun Associate Manager of Broadcasting Holly Lawler tells us What's Happening from activities to entertainment and more this week.
In our first episode of What's Happening, Daily Sun Associate Manager of Broadcasting Holly Lawler tells us about what activities, entertainment and more are coming up this week.
Elizabeth Constant, the booking coordinator for The Sharon, tells us about some shows coming to The Sharon, Studio Theatre at Tierra Del Sol and Savannah Center in January and February.
Nine-year-old Audrey Caruthers, the granddaughter of Villager Connie Caruthers Wise, helps get us into the Christmas spirit by reciting 'Twas The Night Before Christmas.