So, there was once a woman who went to the doctor, and he delivered some shocking news: she only had six months to live. Stunned, she asked, “What should I do?” The doctor replied, “Marry an accountant.” Confused, she asked, “Will that help me live longer?” He said, “No, but it’ll feel like a lifetime!” […]

HAPPINESS IS THINKING OF MYSELF; JOY IS THINKING OF OTHERS! The Community Relations Committee will be providing a wonderful opportunity for you to share some time in the Service of others. January 12, 2026, Noon to 3 p.m. The Heritage Palms Volunteer Fair will be held in the Palms Dining Room, where you can explore […]

On Tuesdays and Fridays, HP residents may see a column of brightly garbed bike riders leaving from the Activity Center at 9 a.m. Sometimes a handful of riders are available; other times with a full cohort, there may be as many as 16! In season, 10-14 riders a day has been the norm. The Cycling […]

GOLF CART SAFETY Golf cart accident statistics reveal a troubling trend that most people don’t realize until it’s too late. For those seeking quick facts about these increasingly common incidents: • Annual injuries: 15,000+ emergency department visits each year • Growth rate: 130% increase in injuries over the past 15 years • Children at risk: […]

NEW 2025-26 WGA MEMBERS. STANDING (L-R): KIRSTEN SHOVLIN, CHANTAL GRENIER, KAREN FRY, JODIE OLIVER, RENEE OLSON, SHAWNA FAY, AND ELENA MULLER. SEATED (L-R): KIM MILLER, CHRISTINA MACINI, JACKIE RECHEL, AND GAILE SHEEHAN. The WGA kicked off their season by holding a 25th Anniversary Silver Jubilee Celebration cocktail party in the Palms Dining Room on Tuesday, […]

When: Monday Feb 9, 2026 Time: 5:00 pm Where: Palms Dining Room All Canadians are Invited: Owners, Renters, Guests Register via the Heritage Palms Calendar

L-R: DANIEL CAMACHO, CHAD DYER, ALEX VEGA-SOTO, AND ROBBIE GREENLAW. Heritage Palms Racquet Sports proudly hosted its first-ever combined tennis and pickleball exhibition on Thursday, November 20. It was a celebration made possible by the completion of four brand-new pickleball courts in the late spring and the full reconstruction of all eight tennis courts over […]

Remember that song Nat King Cole and Frank Sinatra used to croon? Smile though your heart is aching Smile even though it’s breaking When there are clouds in the sky, you’ll get by If you smile through your fear and sorrow Smile and maybe tomorrow You’ll see the sun come shining through for you The […]

The HPPA held its first Pickleball Happy Hour Event on Monday, November 10 from 5 to 8 p.m. It was very successful despite the weather not cooperating. Wind gusts were steady at 20 to 30 mph, and temperatures quickly dropped into the low 50’s. We had 62 people show up for the event and the […]

This year, ArtFest Fort Myers is launching a VIP experience unlike anything we’ve ever done before – a fully curated, multi-destination adventure designed to immerse you in the very best of art, flavor, and sound. This first-of-its-kind concept transforms the VIP weekend into A Vibe Voyage – a progressive journey through three iconic riverfront destinations, […]