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.

Villages Italian Club celebrates 10th Anniversary

On Saturday, April 17 the Villages Italian Club will celebrate the "Party of the Decade" at the Clubhouse.

There is a festive, social event planned and it will include food stations rather than formal table service...the stations will range from salads and vegetables to Chateaubriand and Salmon to Pasta to Dessert! The entertainment will be provided by Don Giovannis', a wonderful musical group from Santa Rosa that specializes in Italian music.

There will be a drawing for many great prizes including one-week accommodation in Kona, Hawaii. Don't have your ticket yet???? Time to join in the fun.

Villages Italian Club presents "The Genius of Michelangelo"

Michelangelo is universally recognized to be among the dominant artists of all time. Michelangelo Buonarroti's career spanned the glories of the Italian Renaissance, a period of one of the greatest explosions of creative energy. His genius is apparent in every medium in which he worked and with every tool he used. During his 89 years he witnessed the pontificates of 13 popes and worked for nine of them. His works include such cultural icons as The Last Judgement, the Pieta, the David and the Sistine Chapel ceiling.

Michael Rogers will provide an overview of the man and his many accomplishments. Join us at Foothill Center on Feb. 17th to hear (and see) the myriad of Michelangelo's sublime accomplishments. All are welcomed. Light refreshments will be served. The lecture begins at 7:00, but come early because seating is limited.

Villages Italian Club begins 2010 with a Cultural Series

Wednesday - January 20

As the first part of the Italian Club's 2010 Cultural Series, Michael Rogers will present Italy's historical, political and social setting in a study of the magnificent paintings, drawings, sculpture and architecture created by a master of Italian Renaissance, Leonardo da Vinci.

Learn about this fascinating artist, inventor, and scientist at the Villages Foothill Center at 7 p.m. Donations for the scholarship fund is appreciated and seating is limited, so please arrive early.

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.