Hello from the golf shop. Summer is almost here, and as always, the heat comes with it. We remind everyone at this time of year that you can’t drink enough water while playing golf. According to Golf Digest, you may not be hydrating properly in extreme heat, and it may be impacting your golf game. […]

L-R: BRANDI MACCHIA, PRINCIPAL; KATIE HALVERSON, ASST. PRINCIPAL; SUE NINK; AND JUDY PURCEL The Ladies Nine Hole Golf Association (LNHGA) has been busy this spring. Our March Birdies & Blossoms luncheon kicked off a great day of golf with a pick-a-team event. It also offered us the opportunity to present a check for $10,000 to […]

WGA League play ended April 29 for the 2025-26 season. This year, 332 women enjoyed a variety of new and different games in addition to the regular games (best ball, match play, modified scramble). Some games were well received – a few not so much. Lesson learned for next season! But overall, members enjoyed playing […]

Question 1 You are playing hole number nine on the Royal Golf Course. You hit your second shot just short of the bunker in front of the green. When you arrive at your ball you noticed that one of the groups in front of you forgot to rake the bunker. Your third shot would be […]

As I grow older, I become more aware of adversity. I witness good friends dying, other friends with significant health problems, people losing spouses and significant others while some struggle with financial burdens, i.e. supporting adult children. Although we all experience adversity, it seems that some let the stress associated with adversity wear us down, […]

THE VICTORS (L-R): RON MORRISON AND BOB GERLICHER. A LEGENDARY SHOWDOWN OF 90-YEAR-OLD CHAMPIONS Billed as “The Doubles Tennis Match of the Century,” an extraordinary tennis event took place on St. Patrick’s Day at Heritage Palms, drawing several dozen spectators who packed the bleachers despite the cold and blustery weather. The match featured two teams […]

Here are three Fort Myers regional theatre offerings to entertain you in the coming month(s). 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 https://www.floridarep.org for tickets for the following shows: […]

Volunteerism seems to be at the heart of Heritage Palms. Many thanks to the members who have spent endless hours this past year serving on our HP Committees. They were honored at a Volunteer Recognition event on March 3. Please see photos starting on page 10. Other members are Mentors (see Boys2Men photo essay on […]

L-R: CAROL GIDDENS, LORI & ANGELO DOA, AND JOHN PUCHEK. The Communications Committee held a New Owner Cocktail Reception on Tuesday, February 10. About 45 owners who purchased an HP property within the past year attended the reception, which highlighted member amenities and offerings. As these new residents enjoyed drinks and appetizers in the Palms […]