HPVA Supports Spirit of ’45
GUNS N’ HOSES PIPES N’ DRUMS PERFORMING. In 2010, the U.S. Congress unanimously agreed that a national “Spirit of ’45 Day” be observed on the second Sunday of August, coinciding with the anniversary of August 14, 1945, the day President Truman announced the end of World War II. Eryka Aptaker began the Lee County version […]
Start this Season on a Healthy Note
The goal of the Fitness & Wellness Committee is to provide our members with opportunities to learn about improving health. Our upcoming Wellness Sessions will provide those opportunities. Here is our schedule for the first half of the season. Registration is encouraged, and will be available online one month prior to each event. All sessions […]
HP Bingo Night Results
THE LUCKY BINGO WINNERS (L-R): KRISTIN CALCARA, BRANDI MITCHELL, JACKIE ANDERSON, SCOTT OSLER, JOAN JANNELLE, JEANIE ANDREW-BRENNAN, ROSE BAUER, LINDA BARNAS, AND JOYCE PREISS. 102 HP members came to test their luck on HP’s August 13 Bingo Night. After enjoying a delicious buffet, players had several delectable dessert choices. Then the games began! $1,360 was […]
Heritage Palms University Club
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 […]
Lunch Bunch Tradition Continues…
ONCE A MONTH DURING THE SUMMER, HP RESIDENT KITTY JEDD HAS BEEN HOSTING LUNCHEONS AT VARIOUS LOCAL RESTAURANTS FOR LADIES WHO ARE ON CAMPUS DURING THOSE MONTHS. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 42 LADIES JOINED THE “LUNCH BUNCH” GATHERING AT THE CANTINA LAREDO IN FORT MYERS. THERE WAS DELICIOUS FOOD AND TONS OF CAMARADERIE! PHOTOS BY […]
Annette’s Book Nook Resupplied… Again
ANNETTE AT HER GRAND REOPENING ON OCTOBER 19, 2024. Our HP Library has collected some 7,000 older books and puzzles for Annette’s Book Nook on Fort Myers Beach since Ian ravished the store three years ago. These donations enabled Annette to re-open her used book store in October, 2024. A number of HP members helped […]
Empathy: A Core ingredient of Emotional Intelligence
As indicated in previous articles, Emotional Intelligence is comprised of understanding self and understanding others. I have spent print on the various ways to increase understanding one’s thoughts and feelings and how they drive behavior. For this article I want to focus on part 2 of EI, which involves understanding others, or social awareness. For […]
A Fond Farewell for Sue
Alas, all good things must often come to an end. Sue and Dennis Moody recently sold their HP residence and moved to Cypress Cove. They’ll be sorely missed by many members; however, they’re excited about what their future has to offer. As a farewell, Jan Donaldson, Tina Wright, and Bonie Panther hosted a lovely luncheon […]
Fort Myers Theatres’ 2025-26 Season Productions
Here are four Fort Myers regional theatre offerings for the coming season. Contact these venues now for the best seats and pricing. Florida Repertory Theatre, 2268 Bay Street, Fort Myers. The FL Rep is celebrating their 28th season as “one of America’s top repertory theatres” according to the Wall Street Journal. Check their website at […]
From The Pro Shop
CONGRATULATIONS, JOHN! Hello from the Golf Shop. October is here and the season is fast approaching. Summer maintenance is scheduled to be completed shortly with a tentative opening date for both courses of Monday, October 13. The renovation of the driving range turf is coming along nicely, and we plan to have grass ready for […]