The Villages Young Professionals has one main aim: gather young professionals to socialize (age: under 40). The Villages is virtually recession-proof. As a result, the area is home to an increasing group of young professionals. However, there is one problem...it is a retirement community! The solution: get a bunch of young professionals together at one time to meet, have a few drinks, laugh, and converse. Down the road we may do something civic or noble, but for now, we'll just socialize.

Are you new in town? Not new but looking to meet new people or just get out of the house more? Come to an event in Ocala to mingle with other new and not-so-new locals. Find fun things to do, cool places to go and a bunch of friends to come with you as part of The Ocala Social Network! We are a fun, friendly and active group with a wide variety of activities such as dining out, dancing, shooting pool/darts, comedy clubs, bowling, movies, pot luck dinners, beach trips, game nights, swimming, kay …