The Villages Daily Sun Podcast

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. 

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.