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Bowling in The Villages, Florida

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Real Estate Agent with TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE

Yep the golfing capital of the world with 711 holes of golf and more being built has a robust bowling community!  We have two 32 lane bowling alleys about a mile from my home but never bowled there, been to both bowling alleys as they double as a sports bar and host certain college and NFL team fan clubs which is another story later.

A friend of mine works at one of the bowling alleys and has been bugging me to get a group together and come bowl some Friday night.  The reason for Friday night they have morning, afternoon and evening leagues with open bowling on Fridays.  I gathered up some friends to bowl and other friends to join us for adult beverages and either cheer us on or laugh at us, they got their money’s worth with my bowling skills, more like lack of skills.

I was trying to remember the last time I bowled, not since I moved to Florida 14 years ago, not since I lived in Pennsylvania so thinking the 80’s?  So maybe 40 years and 2 brand new knees in the past 10 months and I am in standing at a bowling alley with a ball in my hand thinking what do I do now?  We rolled 4 games and was not a thing of beauty but a lot of fun and my future in the PBA was dashed!

The Villages is bucking national trends as locally bowling is growing while the rest of the country bowling is declining.  Interested in bowling?  When was the last time you bowled?  Sounds like another reason to call me and lets discuss you moving to The Villages, Florida!

Dick Betts, REALTOR®

The Betts Team

Touchstone Real Estate

The Villages, Florida

717-860-3107 cell

Dick@DickBetts.com

Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Chicago, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Dick. The last time I went bowling is likely in the very early 80's. While my knees are still originals,  no confidence in their endurance. Enjoy your day.

Nov 22, 2022 04:15 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Wayne Martin my first trip down the alleys was "well here goes nothing" but my new knees did just fine, not the rest of me not so much!

Nov 22, 2022 04:42 AM
Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

So here's a funny bowling story. When my husband and I met, our second date was to a bowling alley where we both insisted we were terrible bowlers. Well, we tied a game at 72 each. hahahaha. Terrible bowlers but we had a lot of fun on that date and decided we were meant to be together! haha.

Nov 22, 2022 04:58 AM
Bill Salvatore - East Valley
Arizona Elite Properties - Chandler, AZ
Realtor - 602-999-0952 / em: golfArizona@cox.net

Enjoyed your post, thank you. Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours.  Bill

Nov 22, 2022 05:01 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Kat Palmiotti actually I had a game less than 74 but had a great time.  It was fun as none of us knew how to bowl!

Nov 22, 2022 06:45 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

Bowling is fun and a great social event.  I remember a company I worked for had a monthly bowling event, we all had a blast.

Nov 22, 2022 06:53 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Thanks Bill Salvatore - East Valley hope you have a great productive day!  2 days until Turkey Day!

Nov 22, 2022 06:59 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Brian England way back I did belong to a bowling league and enjoyed it.  Living in the north anything to do in winter was welcome!

Nov 22, 2022 07:02 AM
Ed Silva, 203-206-0754
Mapleridge Realty, CT 203-206-0754 - Waterbury, CT
Central CT Real Estate Broker Serving all equally

I have not bowled in years and when I did, I wasn't much better than you. I'll keep golfing

Nov 22, 2022 09:00 AM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Ed Silva you and me both, got to thinking about it I think more folks living north bowling is a way to get out in the winer, not important here!

Nov 22, 2022 09:16 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Dick- I used to be on a league when I was in  College!!!  At least with bowling, it gives you something to do on the few days you can't golf. 

Nov 22, 2022 06:17 PM
Dick Betts
TOUCHSTONE REAL ESTATE - The Villages, FL
REALTOR® The Villages, Florida

Kathy Streib I think that is why so popular in the north.  Winter can't do anything outside, go to the bowling alley!

Nov 22, 2022 08:05 PM