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.