The Villages

Chess Mates

For one Villages club, it’s all about capturing a knight, attacking a king, and queening a pawn. Chess tournament photos provided by Mike Moschos Herbert Menendez carefully processes information and plots his next move. He attempts to outthink and outmaneuver…

Go with the flow

The Villages Canoe and Kayak Club loves exploring Florida waterways. Photos provided by Linda Morrison. For some, it’s the natural beauty and sounds that draw them out—crystal-clear springs, oak trees dripping with Spanish moss, the echo of chirping birds ringing…

Meet a Villager: A hero’s tale

Villager wrote tribute to a philanthropist and avid supporter of veterans. Photo: Nicole Hamel The spunky woman stands 4-foot tall and uses two crutches for mobility. Somehow, her indomitable spirit outshines her disability. She radiates positivity. Her smile lights up…

Support troops

Villagers for Veterans give all for all who served. All gave some, some gave all. Some are prisoners of war in damaged bodies and altered minds. Many of the imprisoned are MIA – missing in action. Off society’s radar. They…

Book Club: Crazy

A Father’s Search Through America’s Mental Health Madness by Pete Earley. A timeless, hard-hitting case for reform! Although this book was published in 2007, it is as relevant today as when Pete Earley wrote it. An award-winning author and a journalist…

Meet a Villager: Randy Atkins

Convertible enthusiast knows “You Only Live Once.” Vital stats: Calls Maine “home.” Lives in the Village of Saint Charles. Met girlfriend Andi of the Village of Bonita in 2019. Retired U.S. Air Force Master Sergeant. How long were you in…

Make way for Village shoppers…

They follow the beat of a different drummer. Story: Joe Angione There’s no right or wrong way to shop retail stores, but Villagers follow the beat of a different drummer. As a former New Yorker, I’m used to shopping for…