🌅 Good Morning, Villages. The Villages is buzzing with fall energy: costumes, concerts, open houses, and even a major new store moving into Lady Lake. Plus, Chapter 6 of our Championship Golf series is here. Let’s see what’s happening around town.

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Poll Of The Week

🎃Halloween in The Villages isn’t just for the grandkids — it’s one of the liveliest nights of the year! From costumed conga lines at the squares to block parties that go late into the night, everyone’s got a favorite way to celebrate. 👻

Can’t wait to see how Villagers are spending spooky season! Share your plans (or even a photo of your costume) by hitting reply — we might feature a few in next week’s edition.

💡 P.S. Our best polls come from you! Got a fun question the community would love? Hit reply — it could be next week’s headline!

The Championship Courses of The Villages

A Villages Pulse Multi-Part Feature Series

Chapter 6 – Havana Nights & Hacienda Days: The Golden Era of Clubs

As development surged through the 2000s, championship golf kept pace. Hacienda Hills provided a classic Villages challenge with tighter fairways and rolling terrain. Its clubhouse became a northern staple. Then came Havana Country Club in 2007, with 27 holes carved around wetlands and live oaks. The Havana clubhouse — with its Cuban-inspired menu and lively bar — quickly became a favorite gathering spot.

The formula was now perfected: each championship course offered not just golf, but a clubhouse restaurant with its own theme, from tropical vibes to Spanish flair. Residents didn’t just pick a favorite course — they picked a favorite hangout.

By the end of the decade, The Villages had created something extraordinary: a system where golf was accessible, yet still aspirational. For many Villagers, golf became less about scorecards and more about belonging.

Fun Fact: Havana’s opening night party included live Latin music and dancing — many say it set the tone for the club’s festive atmosphere.

Miss earlier chapters? Read them here: Chapter 1, 2, 3, 4, 5

🏡Open House of The Week

📍 1645 McLucas Ln, Village of Lake Denham
Just minutes from the Turnpike, Eastport, and Sawgrass Grove!

🗓️ Open House: Thursday, Oct. 9 | 1–3 PM

• ✨ Designer Mockingbird model (built 2023)

• 🛏️ 3 Bedrooms | 🛁 2 Baths | 📐 1,954 sq. ft.

• 🍳 Upgraded kitchen with quartz countertops & breakfast bar

• 🛁 Spa-like primary suite with dual closets & tiled Roman shower

• 🌞 Fully enclosed 29’ lanai with epoxy floors & mini-split A/C

• 💧 Whole-house water system + surge protector

❓Can you guess the price on this beautifully upgraded home?

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Business News

New Furniture Anchor Headed to Lady Lake

Big news for home décor fans: Rooms To Go is coming to Lady Lake Crossing, at the intersection of U.S. 27/441 & County Road 25. The national furniture chain will bring a wide selection of living room, bedroom, dining, and décor options under one roof.

Lady Lake Crossing already features anchors like Kohl’s, Ulta, and Boot Barn. The addition of Rooms To Go will make the plaza an even stronger destination for shopping and everyday essentials.

🩺 Screening Spotlight

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Villages Pulse Reader Elizabeth shared this with me recently: “I did not see your poll on carotid artery screening but everyone should do it. I did and it saved my life. I had 97% blockage. Just saying it can make all difference. That was in 2013!!!”

Mammogram: Still Key for Women’s Health

Early detection saves lives

A mammogram uses low-dose X-rays to spot breast cancer early, often before a lump can be felt. Caught early, breast cancer treatment is more effective and less invasive.

✅ Who should consider it: Women 40–74, earlier if high risk (family history, genetic mutations).

👉 Where/Who/Prescription: Available at hospitals, imaging centers, and women’s health clinics. Usually requires a doctor’s order for insurance coverage.

💡 Takeaway: Don’t skip it—early detection changes outcomes.

Upcoming Events

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Shirley’s Senior Hold’em Tourney | Oxford Downs | Today | 11:15am | Details

🚗Car Show | Lake Sumter Landing | Mon Oct 6 | 5 - 8 PM

Square Event: Party in Pink Zumbathon | Various | Oct 7 - 9 | Details

🏌️ Ladies Basics of Golf | Grip, Stance, setup | Palmer | Oct 7 | Details

💃Renegade Dance Party | Ezell Rec | Tue Oct 7 | 6 PM | Details

Joaniefit Kickboxing | Sawgrass | Wed Oct 8 | 9 am | Details

🏌️‍♀️ Ladies Full Swing Clinic | Palmer | Oct 8 | 1:30 | Details

🐎 Regional Hunter/Level 3 Jumper Series | WEC | Wed - Sun | Details

🎨 Fall Art Show | Rohan Rec | Oct 11 | 9am - 3pm | Details

😆 LOL - An Evening of Clean Comedy | Old Mill | Oct 11 | Tickets

Thrill The Villages | Edna’s On The Green | Oct 11 | 5 PM | Details

Motown Comes to Brooksville | Sparacia | Oct 11 | Details + Tickets

🎭️ Artifice, a Comedy: by Villages Theater Co. | Mulbery Grove Rec | Oct 17 - 20 | Details

The Widow In Mink, A Comedy | Grand Oak Resort | Oct 17, 19 | Tickets

🐾”Fore Paws" Golf Classic benefiting Humane Society of Sumter County | Oct 24 | Register

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