The HP Book Club will meet on Friday, November 21, at 2:30 p.m. in the Activity Center to discuss Time of the Child by Niall Williams. This finely crafted novel, set in the fictional town of Faha, Ireland, in 1962, explores the themes of second chances, humanity and familial love. The lives of the town’s […]

We welcome you to the eleventh Heritage Palms University Club season! Sign up now for the following November UCub presentations: Thursday 11/6: “Medicare 101” presented by Andrea Muneo, an independent agent for Informed Choice Agency of FL. This information-only seminar will help us understand the “ins and outs” of Medicare and Medicare options available to […]

In recent years, a new star has emerged on the courts across the United States and around the world—pickleball. This fast-growing sport has captured the attention of athletes, retirees, kids, and entire families. But while pickleball is gaining fans at a record pace, many still wonder: What makes it so appealing? And how does it […]

The Heritage Palms Charitable Organization, Inc. (HPCO) —a 501(c)(3) dedicated to supporting Heritage Palms employees experiencing unusual, unexpected expenses—is excited to announce its 4th annual dinner dance to be held on January 31st. Dinner Dance: Night at the Disco Saturday, January 31, 2026 Back by popular demand! Step into the 60s & 70s with sparkling […]

Nearly 80 years after the final shots were fired, the shadow of World War II continues to loom large over the modern world. The scale and impact of the conflict were so profound that the story of this chapter in history has been retold in countless books, films, TV shows, video games, and more. It’s […]

WE WERE ABLE TO SEE MY FAVORITE, NOVAK DJOKOVIC PLAY, AND WIN. WE WERE ALSO ABLE TO SEE CARLOS ALCAREZ PLAY IN THE QUARTERS, AND WERE ALSO ABLE TO WATCH HIM CLOSE-UP DURING PRACTICE From Jan Donaldson: My daughter, Katie, and I attended the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament on September 2 and 3rd in Flushing, […]

1800: John Adams vs. Thomas Jefferson If anything proves that partisan politics and electoral machinations are nearly as old as the United States itself, it’s the election of 1800, when Federalist Party incumbent President John Adams sought reelection against Democrat-Republican Vice President Thomas Jefferson. The already-bizarre premise of opposing parties holding the presidency and vice […]

Gwen’s Wish was created to honor Gwen Berestecki’s legacy of giving back through tennis. Thanks to the generosity of HPGCC members last March, the program is already making a meaningful difference in the lives of young athletes. The following is an update provided by Paul A. D’Amico, II, USPTA – Elite Pro, and the Executive […]

In previous articles I have attempted to provide some concepts and skills relating to emotional intelligence. Having those can help with having a “difficult conversation,” which is defined as a conversation where three elements are present: high stakes, different opinions, and strong emotions. Sound familiar? There is nothing inappropriate with having conflicting views about a […]