DOC & Friends

DOC & Friends meets at Manatee Recreation Center in The Villages, FL. Manatee Recreation Center is one of over 100 recreation facilities in The Villages, offering meeting rooms and activity spaces for resident clubs and organizations.

DOC & Friends meets 2nd Friday at 6PM (February, May, August, November). Schedules may change seasonally, especially during the summer months when some snowbird members travel north. Contact the club leader to confirm the current schedule before attending.

Most clubs in The Villages welcome new members at any time. Simply attend a meeting of DOC & Friends at Manatee Recreation Center to get started. You can also contact the club leader, Pamela Lo, for more information. Bring your Villages resident ID or seasonal renter amenity card.

Yes. Seasonal renters in The Villages who pay the amenity fee have full access to recreation centers and can join most resident clubs, including DOC & Friends. This is one of the biggest benefits of renting in The Villages — you can participate in social & community activities and build a social network from day one.

Club fees vary across The Villages. Some clubs are free to join while others charge a small annual or per-meeting fee to cover supplies, room reservations, and activities. Contact DOC & Friends's leadership for current fee information.