Been getting several questions from both single men and single women lately asking what single life is really like in The Villages.
Most are concerned that the majority of their neighbors and the people they meet will be married and that they’ll feel isolated and lonely.
Others are concerned about the common misconception that most of the people who are single in The Villages are sleeping around and are just looking for a “hook-up.
If you are single and considering The Villages too, I hope this brief article will help allay your concerns surrounding the questions above.
Will I Be Lonely?
There are tons of singles in The Villages, both male and female. I don’t think you would feel isolated at all.
When you think about it, with a population of over 100,000 people, statistically speaking there’s bound to be a lot of other single people.
Add in the fact that most of the people living in The Villages are within a decade or two age of each other, the odds are very high you’ll be able to connect with someone close in age and with similar values, goals, hobbies and lifestyle as you.
And there are even a few clubs that help bring singles in The Villages together:
(If you know of others leave a comment below and I’ll add to the list)
Is the “single scene” as bad as many news outlets depict?
Of course not.
The media takes the sensational stuff you hear about like “sex on the square” and “black market for viagra” and make the most of it.
They are ad driven. The more eyeballs they get, the more money they make.
And sex sells.
If you come to The Villages looking for that sort of thing, I think you’ll be sorely disappointed.
For every “scandalous” story you hear about what its like, there are countless stories like this one that you don’t hear about: Couple who met in Sumter Singles, marry under Live Oak tree
Here’s a great video from the Travel Channel which is a more accurate depiction of the types of things singles in The Villages are likely doing with each other:
I hope this article gives you a better idea of what single life in The Villages is really like. But if you still have questions, leave them in the comments below.
We have started a new singles club for those boomers who are moving south of 466A, which is almost everybody.
Singles Boomers South – has its first meeting on Sept. 10th at Eisenhower Rec Center at 6:30 PM – 6PM for signups. Interested participants can email me at the above address. We already have 60 people signed up in the past two weeks!
Thanks for all you do.
FIY most of the married ladies in The Villages also have single friends that we include in our activities. They are included in get togethers and on shopping excursions. Neighbors will automatically befriend you. The husbands of married women are always offering a helping hand to the single ladies. As for single men, they are included in sports events and, of course, at happy hour at the country clubs where usually the men meet without the ladies.
Sounds like fun! If you want to be alone, you can be … but you don’t have to be! I love it! I’m planning to be very active as soon as I move there.
Thank you for sharing this article regarding this wonderful place, called the villages. I have been here three years. And, have learned to enjoy my independence. I have made wonderful friends. And found organizations that I enjoy. For the first time in my life , I am finding out who I am as a single person, with my own individual interests and values. And, I don’t need to be in the role of wife, lover, mother daughter or sister. My primary role is making a good life for myself and doing things that make me happy.
Add a couple more singles clubs – Single Golfers of The Villages (SGV) – social and golf activities, American Singles a Golf Association (ASGA) – social and golf activities, Sibgle Beachcombers – monthly outings to the beach (or the shore if you’re from Jersey). If you lwant to learn to dance, there are many opportunities for Singles through the Life Long Learning Center and events listed in the Rec Guide. Then put your dancing shoes on and head for The Watefront Monday night for ‘Singles Night’.
You meet people at many of the clubs. If you have an interest, there’s a club here for you. Archery, Dragon Boat, Kayaking, Philosophy, Chess, etc. There’s a lot going on.
Single Beachcombers of The Villages
Single Boomers South is the newest singles group and caters to the newcomers who are moving into neighborhoods South of 466A. We’ve been in existence since 2014 and are growing each month. Check out Rec News.
Although the marriage rate is very high in The Villages (I believe about 82%), that still means there are more than 20,000 single people. And I agree with a previous comment that there is much interaction between married couples and singles. I would recommend TV for any active senior, single or married.
I will be moving to The Villages in late September or early October. The reason I am relocating from Boston is because my sister is moving there, and my dad and stepmom are moving back there. I have visited TV for many years and loved it when I was on vacation. Now I’m having panic attacks because I cannot imagine starting life all over again actually being there full-time permanently. I will probably have to find some type of part-time work too, but not sure how to make it all happen. I will be putting my small apartment here up for sale very soon and I’m still working full/ time so I have a lot on my plate i’m getting really nervous.. I’m originally from New York, lived in Fort Lauderdale for 16 years and back up north for 17 years. This will be my last move and I want it to be the right one. Up here in Boston I facilitate many meet up & special interest groups, mostly concerned with reading, writing, travel, food, conversation, politics/news/culture, etc. My world is very diverse. Does anyone have advice for me.? I’m really nervous about this move and some friends feel I’m doing the wrong thing. However, at my age, soon to be 67, I cannot imagine being far away from my family again. Thanks, everyone!
I am a Realtor here in The Villages! I have many single friends here male and female and there is more to do here than my hometown Atlanta which I moved from a little over a year ago. I know it is a large undertaking, but it was worth the move! I am a 58 year old female living in a committed relationship. I would be glad to befriend you and would be glad to answer any questions or concerns you may have. I Mother is a widow and just moved here from Indiana and keeps busy 24/7…..
It’s not all roses at The Villages as a single. 80% of the people here are married and at least another 10% are cohabitating. If you are on the young side of 60, you’re going to find many of the singles here are widows and look (and act) very elderly. This is not a criticism. It is a simple observation of fact. Married people tend to socialize with married people, not singles. I love ballroom dancing but I didn’t realize until I came to the Villages that people do not change Partners. So if you are a single without a partner, you are in trouble. If you move here as a single, plan on spending a lot of time by yourself.
I have been in the villages now for three years. I’m single and have enjoyed the single life here very much. In addition to the single clubs, I’m also part of what we call the “Singles Unclub’- which is made up of about 80 men and women, who lend support to each other, which sometimes is very necessary when you live alone. I have made more friends here in this short time then throughout my entire life. The Villages is a phenomenon that I relish. Do not be afraid to come here because you’re single, in fact, if you are single it is the place to come to. You will never be alone unless you choose to be.
Katie
I have been in the Villages for 2.5 months as a guest with additional travel to west and east coastal areas as I’m seeking a relocation. I am a 55 divorced attractive woman and could never imagine living here. I am very outgoing with a great attitude and energy and have been flat out rejected by the resident only single group, as well as a few other activities because I’m a guest. A consideration to purchase here would be a welcomed acceptance to participate in activities that aren’t full. I am able to go to the pools but not into them either as everyone wants to talk my ear off and I can’t swim. Never forget your ID for the pools as the elderly snippy women who screen will treat you as a criminal. The ocean is almost two hours away which is terrible. Residents claim it’s one hour away but I have done the day drive a few times and know. I have met so many wonderful couples and creepy single guys my late dad’s age or guys half my age who reside outside the bubble. In the Villages, every resident I met absolutely loves this life and I am truly happy for them but they all try to convince me to live here. I am lonely within the congested bubble and leaving behind the crazy golf cart drivers who almost always hit me during my running and walking time on the local roads. Many should not even be driving. I will relocate to Florida but live along the west coast where I’m close to the gorgeous gulf and plenty of late night clubs available with many single people who aren’t living in their own world.