Club News and Activities

Every year, Connie Rosellini opens her heart and her home to the tennis community and hosts a holiday party. It’s also a fundraiser for needy children in Ft. Myers. Gifts are donated, and then collected from under Connie’s tree, and dropped off for distribution to local children who are grateful for the generosity of our […]

17 years ago, a small group of members gathered under the Clubhouse portico as the big holiday Christmas tree was lit for the first time. We now light the entire promenade, the large outdoor tree, and the beautiful themed indoor tree, all of which enhance our community during this festive holiday season. Since the first […]

On November 7, the Palms Dining Room was the festive setting for the retirement party for Mike Lawver, HP Director of Tennis, Pickleball, and Bocce for over 24 years. Mike started the HP tennis program in 2000 when he was hired, presiding over as many as six teaching pros, many clinics and events, individual instruction, […]

Have you happened to notice the freestanding punching bag in the Activity Center Aerobics Room? Or, perhaps, three men using it? These guys are Colby Vogt, Josh Lopez (his training partner) and Ben Swindels (Colby’s nephew). They’re in there working on their Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) skills. In 2003, Colby and Dana met in a […]

L-R: LORI BORGA, DEBBIE EGAN, JEAN TOLEVICH, KATHY JENSEN, SHARI CULLEN, AND BECKY STOKES. The HPPA hosted a Membership Breakfast at the Pickleball Courts on November 12 as a thank you to our returning members and a welcome to eight new members. As usual, the courts were packed. Food and Beverage provided an excellent assortment […]

The HPCO board members are gearing up for two major fundraising events which will help us continue our mission. The Heritage Palms Charitable Organization (HPCO), Inc. is a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt organization that receives and distributes contributions to meet the needs of HP employees. Our upcoming events not only offer opportunities to contribute to […]

Our English as a Second Language group held its first-ever luncheon on Monday, November 26. It was a wonderful way to honor those HP employees who want to increase their English abilities. A great time was had by the HP resident teacher/ tutors and their respective students. It was delightful to learn more about each […]

202 members and guests ate, drank, and danced at HP’s Welcome Back Party held November 9 in the Palms Dining Room. Music was provided by Double Dare. PHOTOS BY MARY LOU REID