• A little girl was diligently pounding away on her grandfather’s laptop. She told him she was writing a story. “What’s it about?” he asked. “I don’t know,” she replied. “I can’t read.” • My young grandson called the other day to wish me Happy Birthday. He asked me how old I was, and I […]

It’s true: Chickens really are descendants of dinosaurs, walking the Earth as one of the closest living relatives to the Tyrannosaurus Rex. But that’s not the only impressive thing about these fowl. Chickens are incredibly adaptive creatures found in nearly every part of the world — barring Antarctica and the Vatican City — and are […]

WHY ROUTINE BODYWORK IS MORE THAN A LUXURY—IT’S A LIFESTYLE In today’s high-stress, always-on world, many of us are seeking effective, sustainable ways to care for our bodies and minds. While the occasional massage may offer momentary relief, consistent massage therapy brings long-lasting, transformative benefits. Here’s how incorporation massage into your regular wellness routine can […]

Between the Palms has a new contributing writer: Mark Carter! He joined both the Finance Committee and Communications Committee this spring. Given his strong financial background, he’s agreed to write a monthly column titled Between the Numbers as another way to keep our members informed about HP’s finances. See page 14 for his inaugural column. […]

The Heritage Palms Charitable Organization (HPCO) was founded to provide financial support to our valued employees during times of unexpected hardship—whether it’s medical emergencies, hurricane damage, or other life-altering events. Our mission is simple: to show our employees that they matter and they are part of a community which truly cares. Thanks to the incredible […]

THE 2024-25 WGA BOARD MEMBERS (L-R): GEORGETTA MCCABE, BARB HABERER, TERRI ANDERSON, KATHY BLAGOUE, MARY LOU REID, JOAN MCIVOR, SHIRLEY FIREBAUGH, MARY PRIVITE, AND SUSAN KLIMAS.

While advancing age does affect our health, our daily habits are more indicative of our quality of life and longevity than the number of candles we blew out on our last birthday. Every day, I work with members who, using simple lifestyle changes, report increased bone density, decreased or even cessation of Type II Diabetes […]

A few years back, someone smarter than me started this column to help explain the finances of Heritage Palms. It was going great – until life got in the way and the column took an extended vacation. That’s where I come in. With a background in accounting and finance – and a moment of weakness […]

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY (L-R): CAD DYER, DIRECTOR OF RACKET SPORTS, AND BOARD PRESIDENT RON ASSISE PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED BY LOU BOTTITTA, JANE BREISCH, LYNN ROBERTS, KATHY MOORE, AND JANE SIMON The notion of Pickleball at Heritage Palms began in 2012 with an informational session at “The Lodge.” HP members, Kathy Moore and Jane Simon brought in […]

For all of you traveling this summer, perhaps overseas, please remember to: • Register with the U.S. Department of State — or your home country’s embassy – before traveling abroad. Go to https://mytravel.state.gov/s/step to enroll. • Ensure you have health coverage while abroad. • Notify credit card companies and banks of travel plans. • Have […]