Vino’s Picasso Paint & Sip

Members gathered in the Palms Dining Room on February 11 for a lively evening of creativity at our Vino’s Picasso Paint & Sip event. Guided step-by-step by Vino’s Picasso artists, participants created their own colorful paintings while enjoying wine, laughter, and great company. The evening brought together members looking to relax, connect, and explore their artistic side in a […]

The Top 4 Reasons for the “Stop and Chat” at HP

Two to three times per week I walk about six miles within the community. I walk the same route each time so in all honesty, I look for things to keep me from becoming bored. Over the last two to three years, I’ve decided to do some very unofficial and invalid research. I have been […]

Seeking Volunteers to Launch 5th Grade Girls’ Mentoring Program

The success of the 5th grade boys mentoring program at Pottorf Elementary has shown how powerful mentorship can be for young students. Through the Pottorf Boys2Men program, male volunteers from HPGCC meet with selected 5th grade boys in small groups from December through April, helping them build confidence, develop life skills, and form positive relationships with adult role models.  Inspired […]

Hot Tub Safety

Let’s remember to follow the Hot Tub rules and regulations so, together, we can all enjoy this amenity. The Safety Committee would like all members to familiarize themselves, their families, and their guests to the guidelines that have been established by the Club and by the State of Florida.  These rules are posted alongside the […]

Fort Myers Theatres’ Upcoming Productions

Here are four Fort Myers regional theatre 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 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 […]

Lee Health Hospital Update

On March 2, Eric Anderson updated the CRC and 48 attendees on the Lee Health Hospital construction project. The hospital has added another wing to keep up with the growing needs of the community, and can add an additional wing as needs arise. This brings the number of beds from the original 160 planned, to […]

Staying Connected

The deadline is quickly approaching! What deadline you may ask? The deadline for applying (or reapplying) to serve on one of HP’s ten Advisory Committees or ARC is FRIDAY, MARCH 6! Would you like to be inspired? Please read my article An Idea Grows… on page 16. Many of the amenities you enjoy at HP […]

From Classroom to Firehouse: Fifth Graders Take the Heat at Fort Myers Fire Station

The Pottorf Elementary fifth graders in the Boys2Men program were treated to a truly once-in-a-lifetime experience during a January 14 visit to the Fort Myers Fire Station on Six Mile Cypress. What started as a simple field trip quickly turned into an unforgettable hands-on adventure. The visit began with a full tour of the fire […]

WGA News

The WGA continues to enjoy a fun weekly game schedule, interspersed with special events and membership meetings. Bob Kelly and the Pro Shop staff were the highlight of our January “fun night” evening, kicking off the evening with a Mardi Gras “parade.” Games, music, and great Cajun food were enjoyed by all. Besides being extremely […]