GO DO& SNAPSHOTS Hot Air Balloon Festival MARCH 5 | THE VILLAGES POLO CLUB PHOTOS BY NICHOLAS CONZONE Spectators turned their eyes to the skies at The Villages Polo Club on March 5th. The annual Hot Air Balloon Festival kicked off with a bold spectrum of colors and the sounds of the crowds cheering as the massive orbs took flight. The festival welcomed residents and those from surrounding areas, and offered live music from local artists, an array of food vendors, arts and crafts, and plenty of free entertainment. It's one of the many fun events designed to lift everyone's spirits. 1 2 3 4 5 1. Addie Lane, Leslie Plant, Olivia Gouveia 2. Carol & Miller Warren 3. Bob Grant, Nancy & Jim Powierza 4. Chuck & Joy Scadden 5. Gary & Joline Pelletier, Barbara & Clem Gervais 58 APRIL 2022