Category Archives: The Villages Daily Sun

Allyson Berry felt surrounded by love and support despite being in a room of strangers. At a recent Spicy Ladies luncheon, Berry received a warm welcome of open arms, a champagne toast and cameras poised to snap photos. During the luncheon, the tri-county social group that meets monthly at Glenview Country Club celebrated Berry’s electionContinue reading “Spicy Ladies host Luncheon with Allyson Berry”

Having access to comfort and care that is smart and safe doesn’t have to be a challenge. During events like the Leesburg Lunch and Learn, seniors in the tri-county area are able to learn about resources available to them that can help increase their independence or maximize their wellness. While enjoying complimentary subs, a roomContinue reading “Tri-County Residents Discover Ways To Embrace Health and Wellness”

From cruises to social events, Charlee O’Reilly enjoys having a good time with friends. The Village of Belvedere resident said participating in various activities in The Villages has led to her to forming close friend groups whom she has traveled with since 2018. “What makes The Villages such a beautiful place is you see peopleContinue reading “Diverse Groups Travel The World”

The extended celebration is a continuation of Lawrence combining what he loves — music and curating a good time for his audience. Mamie said Lawrence prepared for the first edition of the party all week, gathering songs that she says “go way back.” “This is a dream of Lawrence’s,” said the Village of Piedmont resident.Continue reading “The “jammin” in Uptown Jammin has been extended an extra hour. The dance party, hosted by Lawrence and Mamie Parker on the third Friday of the month at SeaBreeze Recreation, now starts an hour earlier at 5 p.m. with the added jam session Lawrence calls “The Golden Oldies.””

With two cakes, two banners and a room full of color, Bote celebrated her 86th birthday and the 10th anniversary of her business, Plant Service By Lois Jean, during a garden party-themed celebration Friday in the Outer Banks Room at Bridgeport Recreation. Before Bote arrived, her daughter, TerriLynn Phillips, of Atlanta, was busy decorating theContinue reading “Lois Bote knows how to help things blossom. From home gardens to friendships built over time, the Village of Orange Blossom Gardens resident has worked to nurture new relationships and her business over her past 11 years of living in The Villages.”

More than 100 players of all ages and skill levels turned their passion into proceeds as they played in the second annual Paddles for Patriots pickleball tournament. The event, hosted April 11-12 by the GFWC Mount Dora Woman’s Club, brought hundreds of players and supporters to Mount Dora as part of a weekend celebrating womenContinue reading “Paddles for Patriots Benefits Ashley’s House”

Danielle Olivani wants to bring people joy and quell misconceptions. That’s what motivated them to host an in-person Lake County Pride Fest for the past seven years as president of the Lake County Pride Organization. Inspired by young people and the desire to give back to their community by bringing people together to have aContinue reading “Lake County Pride Fest Aims to Increase Inclusion”

Three local art galleries are showcasing work meant to spark conversation. At Lake County Museum of Art, more than 100 tiny watercolor paintings made with whiskey and other spirits are on display. They were painted by 15 artists who are part of the prestigious Whiskey Painters of America, and each piece is only 4-by-5 inches,Continue reading “Local Art Exhibits Give Platforms to Diverse Artists”

Access to a shower shouldn’t be a luxury. But for some Lake County residents, it is. After Kelly Veilleux, a Fruitland Park resident, noticed a sobering trend among the homeless population in Lake County, she decided to find a way to fill the void by helping to bring a mobile shower trailer to the areaContinue reading “SALT Outreach Lake County Seeing Increase in Use of Mobile Shower Trailer”

Dustin Lavine believes great theater should be a mirror that reflects reality in an extraordinary way. Lavine, executive director of the Melon Patch Theatre in Leesburg, enjoys having a hand in curating a space for the community to come together whether they are on stage or in the audience. “For me, with acting, dancing orContinue reading “Performers Enter Spotlight at Melon Patch Theatre”