Happy Monday, Villages! We've got a poll this week that's going to make you walk straight to your kitchen counter and start counting. Plus a home that might make you question every real estate decision you've ever made, a sleep truth bomb you probably weren't expecting, and your full guide to where the party is this week. Let's go.

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🗓️ On this day in 1994, the day before the World Cup opened in the U.S., O.J. Simpson led police on the most-watched car chase in television history — a slow-rolling white Bronco carrying a man the whole country couldn't look away from. 95 million people watched live. Nobody quite knew what they were watching unfold.

— Kevin Rogers, Publisher

Poll of The Week

💊 This Week's Poll: How Many Pills Are You Actually Taking?

We already found out how many prescriptions you're on. But that's just the beginning, isn't it?

Because then there's the supplement shelf. The fish oil. The magnesium. The vitamin D because your doctor mentioned it once in 2019. The turmeric someone read about. The collagen powder your friend swears by. The CoQ10 that costs $40 a bottle and may or may not be doing anything.

The supplement industry is a $50 billion business — and a whole lot of that money is coming from people who are pretty sure it's helping but couldn't quite prove it in court.

So let's find out where Villages Pulse readers actually stand. Drop your answer in the comments — and if you swear by something, tell us what it is. Your recommendation might be worth more than your doctor's. 👇

🏡 Open House of The Week

A private swim spa, cul-de-sac serenity, and resort-style outdoor living in the heart of Village of Mallory — this Camden Designer Home is the one to see this week.

💲 $620,000 | Open Houses 📆 Monday, Jun 15 | ⏰ 2:00–4:00 PM & 📆 Wednesday, Jun 17 | ⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM

📍 1606 Snelling Ave, Village of Mallory | 📐 1,684 sq ft

Why it stands out:

🏊 Heated swim spa with solar & gas options

🌅 Northeast-facing lanai with shaded afternoons

🌳 Cul-de-sac lot with no rear neighbors

👑 Primary suite with granite vanities & oversized shower

🍽️ Kitchen featured on The Villages Magazine cover

⛳ 0.2 miles to Mallory Hill Golf, 1 mile to Lake Sumter Landing

This Camden sits at the end of a quiet cul-de-sac on an oversized 10,000+ sq ft lot — with the kind of outdoor living space that makes guests never want to leave. Move-in ready, beautifully upgraded, and priced at $620,000.

🌴 Villages Pulse Lifestyle

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Pulse Sleep Series

🛏️ Could Your Mattress and Pillow Be Wrecking Your Sleep?

You've tried the routines, cut the caffeine, darkened the room. You're still waking up stiff, achy, or just… unrested. Sometimes the problem isn't your habits. It's what you're sleeping on.

Mattresses wear out — and you probably don't notice it happening.

Most mattresses last 7 to 10 years, but they start losing meaningful support well before that. If yours is sagging, has visible indentations, or you consistently sleep better in a hotel bed, that's your answer. For back and joint comfort, medium-firm tends to win — soft mattresses let your spine sag, while too-firm creates pressure points at the hips and shoulders.

Your pillow is probably overdue too.

Most pillows should be replaced every 1 to 2 years. If yours has gone flat, lumpy, or yellowed, it's no longer holding your neck in alignment — and a misaligned neck means disrupted sleep and morning stiffness. A simple test: fold it in half and let go. If it stays folded instead of springing back, it's done.

Sleep position matters more than most people realize.

Back sleeping with a pillow under your knees keeps your spine neutral and reduces lower back pressure. Side sleeping works well with a pillow between your knees. Stomach sleeping? Spine specialists consistently flag it as the worst position for back and neck pain.

Quick checklist:

🛏️ Mattress older than 8 years? Time to evaluate 🪫 Pillow flat or lumpy? Replace it — they're inexpensive 🦵 Try a pillow under (back) or between (side) your knees tonight 🌡️ Waking up hot? Your mattress foam may be trapping heat

📖 When to Replace Your Mattress — Sleep Foundation 📖 How Often to Replace Your Pillow — Sleep Foundation 📖 Best Sleeping Positions for Back Pain Over 50 — NCOA

Upcoming Events

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Friends of the Villages Book Sale | Pinellas Plaza Library | Mon Jun 15 | 9 am

Shirley’s Senior Texas Holdem | Oxford Downs | Today | 11:15 am | Details

⛳️ Scoring Bunker Clinic | Legacy Lopez | Tue Jun 16 | 8:30 am | Details

🏌️ New To Golf School | Central Lake | Tue Jun 16 | 10 am | Details

🎸 Sandra & Alex LeKid | Hotel Eastport | Tue Jun 16 | 5 - 8 pm | Details

Small Group Lessons | Aviary Rec | Tue Jun 16 | 6 - 8 pm | Details

VHA Residents Info Night | Colony Cottage Rec | Tue Jun 9 | 5:30 pm | Details

Joaniefit Kickboxing | Sawgrass | Wed Jun 17 | 9 am | Details

VHA Golf Cart Safety Clinic | Colony Cottage Rec | Wed Jun 17 | 9 am

California Wine Dinner | Yamas | Wed June 17 | 6 pm | Details

Roadside Attractions: Vintage Florida Part III | Rohan Rec | Thu Jun 18 | Register

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