The Villages

Villages theater offers virtual staged play reading ‘Candida’ by George Bernard Shaw

Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol in The Villages is presenting its fourth staged play reading: “Candida,” by George Bernard Shaw that viewers can enjoy from the comforts of their homes at 7 p.m. Oct. 23, Oct. 30 or Nov. 6.…

Nailing it

Habitat Lake-Sumter Villagers Club members put construction skills to good use for people in need. Villager Sally Read felt a strong desire to do something productive and meaningful after her husband died two years ago. She found her calling with…

Entertainment: Paul Barry Can’t Be Tamed

Singer on acclaimed record keeps reinventing his rock ‘n’ roll self. Charlie Ryan rode to rock ‘n’ roll stardom in his Hot Rod Lincoln. Jackie Brenston motored there in a Rocket 88. The Beach Boys rolled in their Little Deuce…

Meet a Villager: B.J. Durkin

“Down time” isn’t a concept she’s familiar with. Vital Stats: Originally from Ohio. 77 years old. Lives in the Village of Palo Alto. A mixed family, BJ and her husband, Mike, have a total of 6 sons, 12 grandchildren and…

Villages church starts virtual COVID-19 support group

Father John Kelly of St. George Episcopal Church in The Village and his wife, Tish, are COVID-19 survivors, and now the pair is starting a virtual support group for people who have lost loved ones from coronavirus or have…

Villages theater offers ‘Deborah’ for viewers to stream staged play

The Studio Theatre Tierra del Sol in The Villages will present its third staged play reading “Deborah,” by Elizabeth A. M. Keel, for viewers to enjoy in the comfort and safety of their homes during the coronavirus pandemic. The play…

That’s what friends are for

Singles in The Villages find ways to connect during coronavirus pandemic. With a multitude of clubs throughout The Villages intended to either aid Cupid with his job or introduce future besties, opportunities for dating, fun and mingling are plentiful. The…

Lots of choices for ‘activated’ Villages

Want to have some fun? Check out 20 ways to enjoy life in The Villages. The promise of active, comfortable and fulfilling retirement helped The Villages become the fastest-growing city in the United States, and that promise is being kept. The…

Meet a Villager: Linda Lee Keenan

Local author writes historical fiction set in WWII era Poland. Vital stats: Author of “With Love From Poland” and “The Journal”. Resident of the Village of Fernandina. Originally from Buffalo, New York. Lives part time in Connecticut. Has two daughters.…