Author Archive: Peter Russell, VHA President

From The Top (September 2026)

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After my rant in the August issue of The Voice, I thought September’s topic would be something other than Golf Cart Safety. My mistake. A …

From The Top (August 2026)

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A significant number of the meetings I attend each week involve discussion about Golf Car Safety. The VHA provides a free course at least …

From The Top (July 2026)

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On April 19, 1775, in Arlington, Massachusetts, my 8th removed Grandfather, Jason Russell, was killed in the doorway of his house during a …

From The Top (June 2026)

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In the May issue of The Voice, I raised concerns about the desire and the ability of the AAC to act regarding Morse North. I was pleased to …

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From The Top(May 2026)

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I recently had dinner with a couple who have just moved to The Villages. In fact, the gentleman only retired in January 2026. What to do …

From The Top (March 2026)

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On February 9, I attended a Project Wide Advisory Committee (PWAC) meeting. One of the topics of discussion was an expenditure of funds to …

From The Top (February 2026)

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On January 13th we experienced the third time this growing season that the thermometer dipped below freezing. On January 13th, at Shared …

From The Top (January 2026)

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Happy New Year to everyone. How long will it take to start writing 2026 automatically? There is one thing for sure about 2026: The VHA is …

From The Top(December 2025)

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The holiday season is upon us. Does it seem to you that we just finished the season? Years go faster now than in the past. Why? Is it …

From The Top(November 2025)

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On November 21st, the VHA will hold its third annual Health and Wellness Expo. Why? It is all about the word “advocacy”. The VHA's role …

From The Top(October 2025)

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Where Will You Look?     What could change in your life that would require searching for a new resource? You say, I …