You have to know you live in an active place. After all, that’s why you chose The Villages, Florida, isn’t it? But maybe you’re not as familiar with the area as you’d like to be. There’s no better way to get to know the place you call home than by getting to know the people with whom you share the community. And there’s no better way to do that than by getting involved with a club or social group.

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There are countless – and I do mean countless – ways to do that at home, but here are just a few suggestions.

The Arts

Art in Paradise
Anybody Can Paint
Ceramics
Wanna Ballroom Dance
WannaBee Writers

Health and Fitness

Zumba Gold
Yoga 4 All
Bone Builders
Hula Hoop Workout
Fall Prevention/Balance Improvement

Get Competitive

Darts
Chess
Bunco
Dirty Uno
Shuffleboard

Other Hobbies

Dynamic Dogs
Villages Lightsaber Club
Wine Talk
Comic Book Collectors
Landscape/Garden Club
Philanthropic Ed

Again, those are just a few of the endless possibilities when it comes to activities in The Villages, Florida. Something else unique about the community is that it is actually committed to helping you learn something new, and makes it easy for you to meet new people while doing so. That’s thanks to the Enrichment Academy, which offers classes and curriculums, for a fee, to help you master the skill you’re hoping to learn. Those can be anything from public speaking to cooking. Let’s say you’re already a master at your craft and you’re passionate about helping others learn it, too. Sign up to be a teacher for the Enrichment Academy and connect with others by sharing that passion with them. Click here to learn more.

There are many reasons someone might be longing for a sense of community. Maybe you’re looking to make friends, or maybe you’re dealing with a particular diagnosis and you’re trying to find a related support group. Odds are, The Villages, Florida has whatever it is you’re looking for. You can find a full list of clubs and activities, as well as the contact information for whom you should get in touch to get involved, here. On that same list, you should also find information about where meetups take place, which will likely be at one of the local recreation facilities. That means you’re never farther than a golf car ride away from getting in on the action.

You can also check the community calendar to see what social groups are meeting, when, and where so you never miss your favorite one.