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Villages Fitness Center

December 16, 2009

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 […]

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Holiday colors emerge

December 7, 2009

Poinsettias were introduced to the United States in 1828. The flowering plant, indigenous to Guatemala and Mexico, has now become one of the major symbols of the holiday season. The Aztecs derived a red dye from the crimson leaves of the plant. (The red leaves are not flower petals.) Later, the bright red plants were […]

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December Community Events

December 6, 2009

Holiday season is in full swing at The Villages. Come check out some of these activities: December 6 – Choral Project at Chateau Julien Wine EstateBe 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 […]

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Senior Academy Osher courses in The Villages

November 28, 2009

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 […]

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Villages Guest Rooms

November 7, 2009

The four Villages guest rooms are affected by the hotel tax imposed by the City of San Jose. San Jose has increased the hotel tax. Effective November 1, rates are $96 per night for the guest rooms with two queen size beds and $85 per night for the guest rooms with one queen size bed. […]

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Homebuyer Tax Credit Extended! Signed Into Law November 6, 2009

November 6, 2009

President Obama has signed legislation to extend the Homebuyer Tax Credit. Passage of the bill was widely anticipated to further spur economic recovery in the housing sector, as more buyers are now eligible for tax breaks under the new law. The $8,000 first-time homebuyer tax credit was originally set to expire on November 30. In […]

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Artificial Turf vs Real Green Lawn

October 31, 2009

Several residents suggested that artificial turf, called FieldTurf Landscape, may be a wise alternative for water conservation in The Villages. A test plot was installed adjacent to the Clubhouse barbecue area and the Pro Shop courtyard. If you are in the area, please stop by and voice an opinion.

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November Community Events

October 31, 2009

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 […]

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Best of the Bay – KRON 4 – 2009 Nominee…..

October 12, 2009

The Villages Golf & Country Club has been Nominated “Best Country Club Community in Santa Clara County”. Best of the Bay as Seen on KRON 4: Monday, October 12 at 1:30 pmMonday, October 19th at 1:30 pmThursday, October 29th at 1:30 pm “The Bay Area’s Hidden Gem – for the Best Year’s of Your Life” […]

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Price Reduced to $400,000 – Natural beauty in The Villages Golf & Country Club

October 8, 2009

This one story, Cape Cod style unit, is in the perfect location in San Jose’s active senior (55+) adult community and listed now for $400,000. The deer walk right by this Village Glen Arden property while you are dining in your Custom designed enclosed patio with double paned windows and slate floors. The master bedroom […]

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