“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 […]

We welcome you to the tenth Heritage Palms University Club season. The following is a synopsis of the programs we’re offering in December and January. All are welcome. Please register online for these events. DECEMBER Thursday, 12/12: “Christmas Craft” presented by resident Marlene Kluch, and back by popular demand. Marlene will teach us to make […]

SHAWNA FAY October 12, 2024, #5 Royal, 125 yards, 6 hybrid This is Shawna’s 1st hole-in- one! October 29, 2024, #3 Sabal, 157 yards, 6 iron This is Steve’s 2nd hole-in-one, but his 1st at HP!

RITA DARGAN PRESENTING AMY WULF WITH HER PURPLE ROBE. Alas, all good things must often come to an end. Amy and Jay Wulf recently sold their HP residence and moved to Charlotte, NC to be closer to family. They’ll be sorely missed by many members (including me); however, they’re excited about what their future has […]

You’re playing hole #7 on the Royal golf course. You hit your third shot toward the water on the left side of the fairway. You’re virtually certain that your third shot is lost in the red penalty area. Using reasonable judgement to determine the estimated point where the original ball (ball A) last crossed the […]