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Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun!

WELCOME TABLE (L-R): JEANIE ANDREW-BRENNAN, NORENE MCFADDEN, AND DARLENE SLOWIK.

The Heritage Palms Ladies Nine Hole League truly outdid themselves with this year’s KISS event, held on Wednesday, October 29! The anticipation was palpable as golfers from all around gathered for the spooktacular “Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun” celebration, brilliantly orchestrated by Paula Hyre and her energetic committee. The Clubhouse and course were transformed into a lively Halloween scene, buzzing with 115 enthusiastic golfers—including more than 60 guests from 13 outside courses—each decked out in their most creative costumes. Whether you saw witches, pumpkins, bumble bees, or other wild characters swinging through the fairways, the playful spirit was everywhere.

L-R: CARYL PAGE, STASIA ARCARESE,
BARBARA RESCH, AND MELISSA ESPOSITO.
L-R: CARLA WEBER, KAREN JENSEN, JUDY KENT, AND TRACIE MARTIN.

The festivities didn’t stop at golf: participants battled for prizes in a costume contest, tested their skills “putting for wine” with broomsticks, and cheered for closest to the pin winners. The team scramble was filled with laughter and friendly competition, culminating in a mouthwatering buffet lunch that had everyone celebrating together. Local businesses joined the fun by providing fabulous gifts and sponsorships, making the day even more memorable.

1ST PRIZE COSTUME
WINNER EILEEN NOWAK
FROM SEVEN LAKES.
PAULA HYRE, CHAIR OF
THE KISS EVENT.
BEES (L-R): SUSAN SMITH AND DIANE HANSEN.

This unforgettable event was the perfect way to showcase our stunning facility, forge new friendships, and ignite the excitement for our upcoming 2025-26 season. As one of 25 vibrant golf clubs in the Lee County Council of Ladies Nine Hole Golf Association, HP continues to set a high bar for community spirit and year-round golf adventures. With cherished invitationals in the winter and spring, and fun-filled KISS (Keeping it Simple Summer) events through the summer and fall, there’s always something thrilling happening on the greens!

KISS COMMITTEE – SEATED (L-R): GAIL SHEEHAN,
AND JEANNIE ANDREW-BRENNAN.
STANDING (L-R): DARLENE SLOWIK, PAULA HYRE,
KATHY DAMIANO, CATHY O’SHEA,
NORENE MCFADDEN, AND KAYE BARRICK
.
GLEN HYRE MANNING THE
“PUTT FOR WINE” CONTEST.