The Villages Daily Sun Podcast

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. 

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 t...

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 d...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 h...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.  Duration: 00:05:10

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...