The Gourmet Club

The Gourmet Club meets at Colony Cottage Recreation Center in The Villages, FL. Colony Cottage Recreation Center is one of over 100 recreation facilities in The Villages, offering meeting rooms and activity spaces for resident clubs and organizations.

The Gourmet Club meets 2nd Saturday at 6PM (February, May, September, December). 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 The Gourmet Club at Colony Cottage Recreation Center to get started. You can also contact the club leader, Elaine An, 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 The Gourmet Club. This is one of the biggest benefits of renting in The Villages — you can participate in food & cooking 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 The Gourmet Club's leadership for current fee information.