Is there a place the LGBTQ+ community gathers?​​

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**  We hold weekly social gatherings Tuesday at Belle Glade Country Club from 5:00  to 8:00 p.m.  The public is welcome to attend as prospective members and guests to explore membership. NO Villages I.D. required.

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Is there a particular area that the LGBTQ+ tend to reside in?

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** The Villages is a very large and ever-expanding community.  We find Family in every neighborhood from the “Historic” side to the newest developments in the far south areas.

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Isn’t Central Florida a highly conservative political stronghold?

 

** Yes, Central Florida has historically been viewed as politically Conservative.  Generally speaking, people often tend towards the “right”, but as TVs has grown to +140,000 residents drawing people from urban as well as rural areas, both Democrats & Republicans have come to be well represented.

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How about ‘homophobia’ in TVs?

 

** We certainly can see examples of prejudice just like every other city in the United States.  But mostly what we see is the positive progress of the LGBTQ+ Movement over the past 40+ years.  People are more educated about issues relating to sexual orientation & identity than in years past & are more willing to accept that not all families look alike.  One thing that we can certainly say is that in working with TVs over the past 15+ years we have been nothing but welcomed & helped with all of our events, meetings, & gatherings.

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How do I know if I can attend an event?

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** This information is included in our advertising of events for the RFFC & those sponsored by private individuals.  Please read these ads carefully to note if a Villages Resident/Guest I.D. is required.

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How do I join the Club?

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** In order to become a member of the club, please attend a weekly meeting and inquire with a current member regarding the membership approval process.

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How does the Club communicate?

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** We have this website which provides an on-going calendar of activities and other information.  Posters will outline upcoming events with ticket information included.  Member owned businesses & services are also outlined, and ads are available at very reasonable annual fees. ​In addition, we are on Facebook at  https://www.facebook.com/rainbowfamilyvillagesfl. Finally, we publish a weekly newsletter to keep people informed.

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About our Club:

Club membership is open to all Villages residents, and those in the surrounding areas who identify as LGBTQ+ or are friends of the LGBTQ+ community.  Our purpose is to provide LGBTQ+ communication & social event information as well as create visibility, acceptance, and understanding through community participation & charitable events.  We welcome your suggestions & input.

 

About our Website purpose:

Our website is designed to communicate directly to the LGBTQ+ community in the tri-county area of Marion, Lake, and Sumter Counties.  Events, information, & resources of local interest are featured here.

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Business & Services Advertisements:

Post your business card on our website by contacting us. Please reach out to Tony Eastman at treasurer.rainbowfamily@gmail.com.

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​Community Events of Interest:

We will regularly post events of interest to our community from various organizations in and around The Villages.  For events at which tickets are sold we ask that you follow our advertising guideline & pay our nominal $25 fee.  Activities that are free to the public may be included at no charge at our discretion.​

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Discrimination Policies:

“It is the policy of the Villages Community Development Districts that no group holding Resident Lifestyle membership in or enjoying privileges of the Resident Lifestyle Groups shall discriminate against any person on the basis of age, race, nationality, handicap, physical disability, color creed, religious preference, gender or sexual orientation.”​​​

 

 

Email Frequency:

We limit our email communications to once weekly with few exceptions.  We encourage you to bookmark and refer to our website regularly.  Please click here to be included in our mailings.

 

 

Email use:

We respect your privacy.  We do not publish, sell, or otherwise distribute your private information.  No membership lists are kept.

 

Event Tickets:

Read the ads carefully & contact the person/s mentioned in the ad directly via post, phone, or e-mail.  Event tickets sell out quickly so order your tickets early.

 

 

Feedback:

We sincerely welcome your feedback.  Please send your comments, questions, and concerns to rainbowfamilyvillagesfl@gmail.com.  We will reply to all feedback submitted.​​​​​​​

 

 

​Sports Events:​

Events held at The Villages sports facilities are open to members and guest with a Villages Resident I.D. or Guest Pass.  Sports events held outside The Villages or in public venues are open to all.​

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Website Submissions:

We reserve the right to refuse or edit any requests made for website publication.​​​​

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