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Old 02-15-2021, 06:38 PM
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From what I can see, there are 13 recreation centers...

Paradise
LaHacienda
Savannah Center
Mulberry Grove
Laurel Manor
Lake Miona
Colony Cottage
Sea Breeze
Eisenhower
Rohan
Fenney
Everglades
Aviary

Is there somewhere I can learn about each centers theme?

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Old 02-15-2021, 06:42 PM
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If you google each rec center you might receive the info you requested. Eisenhower is a salute to the military and Rohan is the story of TV.
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Old 02-15-2021, 06:53 PM
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The rec centers you listed are the large regional centers. I haven’t counted but their are at least double the number of neighborhood centers. Most all have a pool, pickleball courts, tennis courts and event rooms in the center.
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The rec centers you named are called regional rec centers. There are also about 30 village rec centers that have themes.
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Old 02-15-2021, 10:00 PM
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You can google each center, and look at images. Lake Minoa is a nautical theme.

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I've been in Colony Cottage, it's a sort of southern hospitality cottage theme.

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Already mentioned, Eisenhower is a Military theme.

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Seabreeze Rec Center is a sort of beach theme.

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You get the idea, after you google, click on "image" at the top.

Now the Neighborhood Rec Centers will be a little harder to find images that way. Click on the 'all' button and look for a listing and maybe find a website with photos. My neighborhood center is Sterling Heights, it's a nautical theme. The only indoor photo I could find was the pool room.

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Here's a map of all the Rec Centers, regional and neighborhood.

https://www.districtgov.org/departme...pdf?v=20200910
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Savana should not be on the list as a real regional recreation center. Their so called sports pool is not a regulation length sports lap swimming pool, even though they try to pass it as such. Paradise is a nice recreation center, but it is not a regional recreation center. I have swam laps in all the other real regional recreation centers except for Aviary, and they are all unique and excellent in different ways.
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Savana should not be on the list as a real regional recreation center. Their so called sports pool is not a regulation length sports lap swimming pool, even though they try to pass it as such. Paradise is a nice recreation center, but it is not a regional recreation center. I have swam laps in all the other real regional recreation centers except for Aviary, and they are all unique and excellent in different ways.
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It's Savannah not Savana and Paradise is a Regional Rec. Center
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The 100th Rec Center was just recently opened. Each has a theme. It’s fun to explore them. When you’re looking for something to do, hop on your golfcart and enjoy!
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The 100th Rec Center was just recently opened. Each has a theme. It’s fun to explore them. When you’re looking for something to do, hop on your golfcart and enjoy!
Yes, that’s a great way to explore The Villages. The Bacall Recreation Center has photos of Bogart and Bacall and friends and a life size Bogart statue in the lobby. Check of the mural in the main auditorium of The Savannah Center if you get the chance. It’s about 300 feet long and wraps around three sides of the room. It shows cotton fields along a river, the Savannah docks in the early 19th century, and steamboats. Sea Breeze has a sailing theme. Eisenhower is like a military museum. The Villages spends a lot on designing and furnishing these recreation centers, and I really enjoy the beauty they add to our community.
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Everglades is National Parks
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I recommend visiting La Hacienda rec center in Spanish Springs. The balcony view onto the pond is awe inspiring and you can sometimes catch boat enthusiasts racing their miniature speed and sail boats.
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The Newcomers Guide. The Daily Sun publishes once a year for new residents although they may send one upon request:-)
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From what I can see, there are 13 recreation centers...

Paradise
LaHacienda
Savannah Center
Mulberry Grove
Laurel Manor
Lake Miona
Colony Cottage
Sea Breeze
Eisenhower
Rohan
Fenney
Everglades
Aviary

Is there somewhere I can learn about each centers theme?

thank you!
Those are the Regional Rec Centers, The Villages recently opened their 100th Rec Center. Every Thursday in the Daily Sun there is an insert that details the rec Centers and activities, there is also copies of this in each Rec Center.
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Thank you for this information. Very helpful when trying to learn more about the Villages. Appreciated.
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Aviary is not a Regional
All listed in Districtgov.org/recreation - no themes listed
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