Our program has been in existence at Heritage Palms for four years now. It consists of many residents who are devoting their time and energy to helping some of our golf course workers and dining room staff learn more English. At present, we have mostly golf course workers who start work at 5:30 a.m., and […]

100 or so members came out to celebrate Oktoberfest the evening of October 23. Music (including polka) was played by DJ Ken and many a beer glass was raised!

HERITAGE PALMS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION (HPCO) MEMBERS. L-R: MIRIAM SHOOK, BARBARA GREGG, AND ANDI STERN. Volunteers play an important role in the life of HP and in the greater Fort Myers region. On Monday, November 4, 20+ local non-profit organizations came to the Palms Dining Room to showcase their volunteer opportunities. This was the 4th Volunteer […]

From Jane Breisch: My husband, Bob, and I went on an Overseas Adventure Travel land and ship excursion to Portugal, Morocco, Gibraltar, and Spain in September. The sites were simply amazing. From Bill Hoernschemeyer: My wife, Charlotte, and I celebrated our 50th anniversary with a Danube River cruise in Eastern Europe in September. Our scenic […]

“I heard there was a secret chord, that David played and it pleased the Lord…” Leonard Cohen’s lyrics are the inspiration of the title of a new book by Dr. Daniel Levitin on music, medicine and healing. The Old Testament story goes that David (of Goliath-smiting fame) was summoned to play the harp for King […]

From Pat Johnson: The Birdie Queens golf quota group held our end-of-season party on October 22 at Cathy Beck’s home. It was tons of fun! SEATED (L-R): CATHY BACK, DEB MAXSON, SHIRLEE FIREBAUGH, LISA PAVICHEVICH, BETTY RUPPEL, BARB BARLOW, AND JUDY HOYE. STANDING (L-R): KATHY HAZARD, TAMMY SNELL, PEGGI ERICKSON, PAT JOHNSON, HOLLY OSLER, MARILYN […]

L-R: AMBER, ROSIE, HAZEL, AND COREY THISTLE; RANDY, APRIL, BRIAN, AND JILL SABA; AND ASHLEY AND GREG BURY. My wife, April, and I live in Severna Park, MD and have been HP residents since 2022. This past year has been an extremely busy and exciting one for our family. There have been three showers, a […]

Fort Myers regional theaters are continuing to stage their robust 2024-25 offerings! Contact these venues now for the best seats and pricing. Florida Repertory Theatre, 2268 Bay Street, Fort Myers. The FL Rep is celebrating their 27th season as “one of America’s top repertory theatres” according to the Wall Street Journal. Check their website at […]

Our LNHGA got off to a good start with our November 12 scramble luncheon. Our theme “Thankful Grateful Blessed” had members wearing fall colors and enjoying an early Thanksgiving turkey wrap lunch. Players had a chance to play the red/black tees. New board members were announced: Jane Balfour, Secretary; Karen Shandelson, VP; Paula Hyer, Mentoring; […]

If you’re looking to enjoy nine holes of golf with the camaraderie of friends, then this league is just for you. Play is from the gold tees and keeping score is optional. It’s serious play, but focused on having fun. Tee times are each Monday and Wednesday around 1 p.m. Foursomes are paired through an […]