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Beat the Charity Scammers

Long before we had the Internet, we had charity scammers -- crooks who hid their mischief behind the name of a charity, genuine or fake. …

Safe Lane Positioning

Frequently we observe vehicles passing a cyclist riding to the far right of the lane road. There is double danger in this situation …

Communicating Your Intentions

Communicating your intentions clearly and to the correct people is important, whether you are making a lane change while riding a bicycle …

Social Security’s COLA Provision—What Does the Future Look Like?

January 2021 brought Seniors a Social Security benefit increase of 1.3%, a drop of about 18% from 2020 and only about a third of the …

Hit and Run Legal Consequences

One of the many advantages of living in The Villages is the presumption of safety when residents are out walking or cycling. But in recent …

Moving Scams and How To Avoid Them

Finding a mover can be tricky, which is why it’s useful to compare moving companies before choosing one to help you relocate. And though …

A Message From The Past President

Dear Members of The VHA: It’s been a full year since I turned over The VHA President’s job to Phil Walker. Let me start by saying …

HELMETS – The Salvation of Bicyclists

We see many cyclists riding a variety of bikes in The Villages especially in this COVID-19 “season.”  One of the more disturbing …

News from the Central Area (November 2020)

I find that I notice stories about seniors more these days than I used to.  Maybe because I find that, at my age, I can relate to many of …

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