Prairie Dogs

Prairie Dogs meets at Big Cypress Recreation Center in The Villages, FL. Big Cypress Recreation Center is one of over 100 recreation facilities in The Villages, offering meeting rooms and activity spaces for resident clubs and organizations.

Prairie Dogs meets 3rd Saturday at 5:30PM. 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 Prairie Dogs at Big Cypress Recreation Center to get started. You can also contact the club leader, Karen DiFi, 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 Prairie Dogs. 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 Prairie Dogs's leadership for current fee information.