Week 131-132 - Golden Village Palms RV Resort - 02-22-2009

Welcome to Golden Village Palms RV Park

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GVP is located in the city of Hemet in the San Jacinto Valley. It is in the middle of farmland and surrounded by the San Jacinto Mountains and foothills. Within a few miles of GVP are seven golf courses. If that is not enough, there are dozens and dozens within a one-hour drive. And within an easy walk or bike ride, you have every restaurant you have ever heard of.

But you never need to leave GVP to stay busy. It is defined by it's facilities, people and activities. There is sand volleyball every day, water aerobics, the fitness center, billiards, water volleyball in one or two pools, indoor shuffleboard, putting green, Wednesday through Saturday poolside burger bar with live music twice a week, dances, potlucks, fun nights, card games, Internet center, golf outings, quilting parties and more.

This is our third visit to GVP. We use the fitness center, pools, spas and billiards. We enjoy the potlucks and dinners and eat out more than we should (we can't help it with every restaurant within two miles). But we come for the volleyball and those who play it! This group of mature adults has so much fun and play everyday for hours. They come each year from Canada, Illinois, Canada, Montana, Canada, other states and oh yeah, did we mention Canada? It is this group that brought us back for our second and third visits. And we already look forward to coming back next winter.

A view of the San Jacinto Valley. Foothills in the distance with the San Jacinto Mountain at our back.

The flower and palm lined entrance to GVP at 3600 West Florida. Site map showing the 1019 sites with full hookups and cable TV.

The putting green with the volleyball courts in the background.

1) Lots of water with 3 pools and 3 spas. The large ball room is in the distance. 2) Two grass lined horseshoe courts.

1) A beautiful California sunrise. 2) A variety of housing with park models, class A,B and C motorhomes, trailers and 5th wheels.

1) The large fitness room is usually filled every morning. 2) The world class indoor shuffleboard with 8 lanes and seating for hundreds. Faith Chapel church is held in the shuffleboard pavilion each Sunday.

1) Water volleyball is very popular and played several times each day. 2) One of the water aerobics classes.

1) Reggie takes his shot playing with Mike, Glenn and Jack. 2) Name any chain restaurant and it is on Florida Ave. From McDonalds to Applebees plus one of our favorites, Chipotle's. There is even a Long John Silvers, arrrr, matie!

Our volleyball buddies just to name a few: Back row: Don, Ellen, Anita, Mike, Arnie, Mike, Billy, Jerry, Gary, Bob, Billy, Jerry
Middle row: Roy, Diane, Bobby, Rod, Laurie, Reggie, Chris, Ruth.
Front row: Kerry, Peacock, Patti, Glenn, Debbie, Jack, Carol, Eddie, Jose.

We had the privilege of joining in on the Hemet GVP versus Indio Happy Wanderers volleyball fun day. Each resorts hosts the other every other year. This has been a tradition for over 30 years!

There are lots of special events and we happen to be here for the annual dog walk and dog talent contest. A festive event.

What a great two weeks we had. Thanks to all at GVP. Next week we will slowly work our way to Duarte, CA for Ellen's Uncle Bob's 90th birthday party. Many of Ellen's family and relatives will be there.

Until next week, love, Pete and Ellen

Photos from Feb 2009