Ninth Reason to Live in an Active Adult Community

The Low Cost

Living in an active adult community means that you have facilities and amenities maintained for you. You also have free access to a range of otherwise costly facilities such as gyms and social clubs. Because these communities are usually close to shopping center and retail centers, you will also save on the upkeep of a car.

Seventh Reason to Live in an Active Adult Community

Company Reputation

There are several quality name national developers of active adult communities and you can feel secure knowing that they a well established reputation. Every large metro area has communities built by some of these developers, as well as quality local builders.

Third Reason to Live in an Active Adult Community

The Fantastic Facilities.

Want to live in a place that truly has it all? An active adult community is their very own self contained villages. There are state of the art facilities such as gyms, swimming pools, sports centers, dog parks, biking trail and more.

The Villages Golf & Country Club Active Adult Community

The Villages Golf & Country Club will be open to the public:
Saturday, May 1
10am to 2pm.

Guests MUST register online for admittance:
villagescommunityopenhouse@yahoo.com


There will be touring vans, raffles, entertainment, wine tasting, art show, food, mini golf clinic, chocolate demonstration, fitness demonstration, flower arranging, and so much more to see and experience.

Come visit and experience "Where every day can be a weekend".

2010 AT&T Pro-Am Golf Tournament

Here is a great opportunity to see the best golfers in the world on some of the most beautiful and spectacular golf courses anywhere. The AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am will be held on the famed Pebble Beach Golf Links, Spyglass Hill GC, and new for this year the Monterey Peninsula CC on Feb. 11-14, 2010.

The Community Activities Department at The Villages Golf & Country Club has put together a transportation in a Motorcoach and a Deluxe Ticket package for $99/person for any Villager and guest who wants to go on Friday, February 12! Call Ruth at 408-223-4644 and sign up today to board the Villages coach.

The Villages offer 4th Annual Crab Feed and 2010 Super Bowl

This is an all-in-one party on February 7 at the Villages Clubhouse.

The 4th Annual all-you-can-eat crab being served with Ricardo's famous homemade clam chowder, tossed green salad, corn-on-the cob and chocolates squares for dessert...AND oh, yes, the 2010 Super Bowl game will be shown on movie size screen.

Join your neighbors and friends for this great event...dress in favorite team jersey's or jeans and sweatshirts!

All of this for ONLY $45/person.

Villages Fitness Center

While improvements are being made to the Fitness Center in The Villages Golf & Country, residents can use Club One located at the Silver Creek Sportsplex at 800 Embedded Way off Hellyer Avenue. It is projected that the use at Club One will be available through December 31, 2009.

Residents are encouraged to check with Community Affairs for the completion date of the Villages Fitness Center.

As a note, during the construction period, the residents are granted free admittance to Club One by showing their Villages ID card.

December Community Events

Holiday season is in full swing at The Villages. Come check out some of these activities:

December 6 - Choral Project at Chateau Julien Wine Estate
Be amazed with the beautiful voices from the Choral Project resounding from the Barrel Room - the acoustics are amazing. This event will see Villagers' departing on a Royal Coach bus tour to Carmel for an afternoon of holiday wine tasting, gift reception, appetizers, wonderful music, good friends, and a fabulous place to begin the holiday season.

December 9 - Afternoon at the movies
Don't miss the showing of 'Angels & Demons' starring Tom Hanks at 1:30 pm in the Cribari Auditorium.

December 12 - Italian Club Christmas Party
This is a fabulous party which begins at 5 pm with no-host cocktails, followed by a five-course dinner and then listening, singing and dancing to Jerry Sauceda and his group. AND, Santa will be there so come prepared to tell him what you want for Christmas... The all-inclusive price for everything - antipasti, salad, pasta, wine, entree (choice of Filet Mignon, Filet of Sole stuffed with Crab, or Chicken Parmigiana), dessert, photo with Santa, entertainment, and free raffle prizes ALL for $45.

December 15 - Christmas Caroling with the German Club
One of the Villages traditions for many years has been Christmas Caroling in December. Come join the German Club on Tuesday, December 15 at 4pm and join in with the singing of German and English Songs.

December 17 - Montgomery Holiday Party
Village Montgomery has planned a festive Holiday Party at the Clubhouse for the residents of Village Montgomery and their guests. This evening will include a special presentation by the Villages Handbells.

December 31 - New Year's Eve
Early Bird Dinner at the Clubhouse Restaurant has 2 seatings: 5pm and 7:30 pm
This will be a special dinner including Champagne at $40/person.

Senior Academy Osher courses in The Villages

The Senior Academy for Education has negotiated with Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Santa Clara University to continue courses at The Villages. The Villages courses had been offered through San Jose State University and that program was cancelled in June.

The Villages has the facilities, support of the Community Activities Department, and the Board of Directors are committed to promote academic courses that contribute to the intellectual stimulation of Villagers and the surrounding community.

Thank you Senior Academy for your months of negotiation on behalf of the senior community.

November Community Events

Holiday season is in full swing at The Villages. Come check out some of these activities:

November 5 - For the first time in 30 years, Tutankhamen has returned to the deYoung Museum and the Villagers have a tour scheduled. For $50/person the trip includes transportation and entry at the deYoung Museum. Come out to see the artifacts from the tomb of Tutankhamen which provide insight into the daily life and royal burial practices of the 18th Dynasty, Egypt's Golden Age.

November 7 - Holiday Faire presented in the Cribari Center Auditorium from 10 am to 2 pm. Our residents, Walter and Hanna Howald, will demonstrate the art of chocolate confection making and 40 of our Villages artisans and craftsmen have beautiful and unique items available for sale.

November 13 - Wine Tasting and Cooking Demo event returns with wines from Tenuta Winery. The cost is $12/person. Come see what Gavin is going to prepare for our holiday special!

November 26 - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
The regular Thanksgiving buffets are sold out and the restaurant is now taking reservations for mini buffet in the cafe and preparing for to-go packages.

December 2 - Holiday at Union Square
This is our Annual shopping trip to Union Square in San Francisco. The bus will leave at 8:30 am and return by 5 pm. - cost is only $28/person. Come shop til you drop, enjoy a meal at a wonderful San Francisco restaurant, view the beautifully decorated Christmas tree at Macy's and leave the driving and the parking to the bus driver.

October Community Events

The community affairs department have more fun arranged for Villagers and guests. Check out some of the following:

October 9 - "Joey & Friends"
The party starts at 5:30 in the Clubhouse with the show and dancing following a dinner of either Filet Mignon or Stuffed Salmon for only $53/person. This will be an evening of memories and reminiscing about the "good ole days' with Joey, Frank, and Sammy!

October 11 - USS Potomac for Fleet Week & the Blue Angels. A second bus is in the works. Don’t miss your chance for this one! $135 per person, tax deductable! Only few seats left!

October 31 - Annual Halloween Dinner Dance at the Clubhouse
The goblins will be in the Clubhouse and there will be a parade of costumes, dinner, and dancing. You do not have to wear a costume or dance to witness the fun and excitement of the evening. Prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place costumes. All of this for $39/person and the buffet dinner includes a Chateaubriand Carving Station.

Come out and enjoy the fun and activities in The Villages.

September Community Events

Join in the fun this month with numerous events:

September 12 - Wine Tasting and tour at Chateau Julien in Carmel. Enjoy lunch in the beautiful courtyard and owner, Patty Brower, will be serving her favorite glass of wine to go with lunch. $44/person includes the Transportation forthis exciting outing!

September 19 - South Pacific. We now have two buses traveling to San Francisco to enjoy this 1949 musical by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein. Following the musical, dinner will be served at the Franciscan Crab Restaurant on Pier 43 1/2. $120/person includes musical, dinner, transportation and a "feel good day" with your neighbors in The Villages.

September 25 - California Academy of Sciences. This fabulous all-day outing includes transportation, admission to Museum and two headset tours all for $53/person.

September 27 - SF Giants host the Chicago Cubs. Tickets are in the lower box 103 seats on the right field. Transportation and box seats are included in this $65/person outing!

October 1 - SF Giants host Arizona for the LAST HOME GAME OF THE SEASON. Transportation and lower box 103 seats all for $57/person. All sports fans are encouraged to bring their own lunch and soft drinks.

There is always active fun at The Villages Golf & Country Club!

August Community Events

Join in the fun this month with numerous events:

August 1 - "Dog Days of Summer" - SF Giants host the Philadelphia Phillies
Transportation and box seats are included in this $46/person outing!

August 2 - The very popular Country Western Dance with the Patty Kistner Band,
$6/person to dance and listen to music from 3-6pm.

August 12 - The rivalry game! - SF Giants host the LA Dodgers
Transportation and box seats are included in this $69/person outing!

August 29 - Do you remember the Beach Boys? Come on down to the driving range for a concert by the California Beach Boys (a Beach Boys Tribute Band) from 6-9pm. Hotdogs, ice cream and fabulous dance music all for $10/person

There is always active fun at The Villages Golf & Country Club!

San Jose Giants Coummunity Fund Golf Tournament

The Inaugural San Jose Giants Community Fund Golf Tournament held at The Villages Golf & Country Club on July 14 was a HUGH SUCCESS!

The Village resident's not only volunteered to help make this a wonderful event, many played with the great Hall of Fame players like Rich Murray and Vida Blue, 1989 MVP Kevin Mitchell and current San Jose Giants team members with manager, Andy Skeets and CEO, Jim Weyerman. Wow, what a great day and $10,953 was added to the San Jose Giants Community Fund.

Watch for the 2010 tournament to be even bigger and better!

Ever wanted to play golf with a Baseball Pro?

The Giants organization is bringing some players, coaches, and owners of the San Jose Giants, San Francisco Giants, and Hall of Fame players to play in the Inaugural San Jose Giants Community Fund Golf Tournament at the Villages Golf and Country Club on Tuesday, July 14.

All golfers are invited to play in this tournament and play in a foursome with a baseball pro. The tournament benefits the youth in our community through the development of healthy lifestyles in children and teens through physical activity and eduction.

The registration fee includes golf, lunch, dinner, prizes and the ALL-STAR game which will be shown on a big screen during dinner. For further information and to register for the tournament, please contact Tournament Coordinator, Ruth DePonzi, (408) 297-1435

Interested in sponsorship opportunities? There are many opportunities from Tee Sponsor to Dinner Sponsor packages.

Come out and help support the youth in our community.

May Community Events

Join in the fun with an activity filled month:

May 10 - Special Mothers Day Brunch
May 16 & 17 - Villages Amateur Theater Show
May 22 - Dancing with the Social Dance Club
May 27 - Wine Tasting and Cooking Demo
May 29 - Opera San Jose Performing

Italian Club Christmas Party

Don't miss the Villages Italian Club Christmas Party on Sunday, December 14 at the Clubhouse. The party begins at 5 pm with no-host cocktails and antipasti, followed by dinner.

Jerry Sauceda and his group will have you laughing, singing, and dancing. All of this fun and a full sit-down dinner and raffle prizes for only $45/member.

Spanish Club Holiday Fiesta

Join in the fun for a traditional fiesta sponsored by the Spanish Club on Saturday, December 6 at the Foothill Center. This event will be catered by Grace Honesto and will consist of both Mexican and American food...enjoy Chile Verde, Corn Tortillas and other Mexican specialities.

Festive music and a performance by Jerry Sauceda will delight all.

Get into the Holiday Spirit!

December is a busy month with activities in the community.

Now is the time to get into the Holiday Spirit, check your calendar and come join in the fun with your neighbors:

* Wednesday, December 3 - Holiday shopping at Union Square in San Francisco (transportation included at $28/person)

* Sunday, December 7 - Wine tasting and appetizers at the beautiful Chateau Julian Winery in Carmel (transportation included at $67/person)

* Tuesday, December 16 - Thursday, December 18 - Reno or Bust! Enjoy a 2-night stay at the El Dorado Hotel and Casino with buffet dinner and show. (transportation included at ONLY $220/person for double occupancy)

* Wednesday, December 31 - New Year's Eve at Cribari auditorium with dinner and dancing all in your backyard for ONLY $57/person

You can reserve your space NOW for any of these exciting events at the Community Resource Center!

Halloween Dinner Dance

Come join your friends and neighbors for our annual Halloween Dinner Dance at the Clubhouse on Friday, October 31 beginning at 5:30 p.m. The special buffet dinner and dancing to the Jerry Sauceda Band is only $43 per person.

Following dinner we will have a parade of costumes, and judging will be announced later in the evening with prizes being awarded for most originaland most unique costumes, with 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prizes. Get your imaginations going!

(Costumes are optional, so don't miss out on the fun if you can't come up with a costume!)