Spanish Springs Town Center

Like most days here..........the mornings are pickleball. This morning we took the golf cart and headed to La Hacienda. When we arrived there was only a group of five men there playing. These guys were excellent players and they were so funny. They were like watching the five stooges when they were out playing. Guessing their age, we'd have to say they were probably in their 70's. You could tell they were all good friends, out having a great time. While four of them played we sat and talked with the fifth player. As a group they have been playing together for more than ten years. They play every day at seven in the morning before open play starts at eight. After talking with Rich for a few minutes, he got the OK to go out and play with them. But as soon as more players started to arrive, they wanted their own group of players back together again. It was really a pleasure to meet and talk with them. You could tell they were close friends and enjoyed each other's competition and daily ribbing.

We played there for a little while and then headed back over to El Santiago where we played yesterday. We were the last to leave !

Now everyone will tell you that The Villages does things their own way. Well, there were instructions on the refrigerator that told us which days were garbage pick-up. The note said to put the garbage out on Thursday night for early morning pickup on Friday. We did just that. When we returned from playing pickleball everyone's garbage had been picked up. BUT.....our bag was still sitting in the driveway???? Why? We have no idea. Guess we need to check to see if you have to use a specific color bag, or see if we should have placed it on the right side instead of the left side of the driveway. Hope we find out soon!!

After dinner we took a ride (in the golf cart) down to Spanish Springs Town Center. Here in The Villageas there are two Town Centers. The other is called Sumter Landing with more of a nautical theme. We are located closer to Spanish Springs. This is what the town center looks like most every evening.

When we arrived, we parked just across the street from Kilwin's Chocolates, Fudge and Ice Cream. As I said, we had just finished dinner.........but Rich is sure to remember this place. I know he had a difficult time just walking by!

This was the scene as we approached the town center, where in the very middle of the circle was a raised stage. Tonight there was a DJ.

Chairs were placed all around the circle for people to sit and listen to music. A great dance area and beautiful water fountains.

It's pretty hard to see all of the dancers to the left of the stage. But they were all doing line dancing. This reminded me of the Bash Area and Fire Ring in Sebring. Where is Nancy and Barbara and Kathy???
It was amazing how many people were out enjoying the music. And it's this way almost every night!
Of course there is always a place to buy your favorite beverage. Prices weren't too bad. Beer was reasonable..........and Marguarita's were only $1.75

Really like the water fountains. A view from behind .

And more fountains.

Before we leave we both want to go to Katie Bells. This is located in Spanish Springs just across the street from the center. This is one of the favorite eating places. Casual, Breakfast and Dinner Buffetts, with music and dancing. So we are sure to be back here.......dinner at Katie Bells and Chocolate and Ice Cram at Kilwins!