Committee News

Transparency, transparency, transparency… what a hot topic and often-voiced word! Mark Carter has penned an excellent article titled Achieving Financial Transparency inwhich he defines “real transparency.” Check it out on page 12. *********** A neighbor of mine recently commented about how scary it is for her to drive to work each morning. She leaves quite […]

THE FIRST EDITION OF BTP WAS PUBLISHED IN DECEMBER, 2005. AS NOTED, IT WAS “SELECTED AS ONE OF SEVERAL MEANS OF COMMUNICATING WITH HOMEOWNERS.” As noted in the inaugural issue of BTP by Dick Grosse, then Co-Chair of the Communication Committee in 2005, “The Board has authorized the Communications Committee to proceed with a monthly […]

AMIRA FOX Happy Holidays from the Community Relations Committee! We welcomed Lee Health last month on November 17. I hope you were there to hear about the cutting-edge health care services coming to our neighborhood. Mark your calendars for our next event featuring State Attorney Amira Fox on Monday, January 5, 2026, from 4 to […]

We’re excited to resume our relationship with Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School through our Adopt-a-Classroom program. It’s so rewarding to connect with a classroom in this school which is so close to our community. I’m hoping to connect directly with as many members as possible over the next couple of months to share my personal […]

If there is an emergency situation which requires the Police, Fire, or Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the first call from your home phone or cell phone should be to 911. Ask the dispatcher for the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, as their services are usually quicker to respond. You’ll need to provide the operator with your […]

THE FIRST DECADE OF WGA BOARD PRESIDENTS STANDING (L-R): NANCY CAMPBELL 2001- 03, MARLENE KLUCH 2003-04, GLORIA COLLINS 2004-05, AND LYNN THOMPSON 2006-07. SEATED (L-R): PAM MCCARTHY 2005-06, CAMILLE BECK 2007-08, AND LORETTA TAYLOR 2008-09. NOT PICTURED: JUNE GIBSON 2009-10 AND EILEEN WOOD 2010-11. The WGA got off to a great start with league play […]

I am sure that every golfer has hit a ball in area of the course where it is very difficult to take a stance. What does the Rules of golf say about “Fairly Taking a Stance?” Rule 8.1b/2 – Examples of “Fairly Taking a Stance” Although a player is allowed to play in any direction, […]

A Celebration of Home Away from Home When: Monday Feb 9, 2026 Time: 5:00 pm Where: Palms Dining Room All Canadians are Invited: Owners, Renters, Guests

November is a month for remembering our Veterans and troops. Thank you for serving with honor and dedication. There are still many ways for us to show our gratitude to our Veteran men and women. Consider donating to a Veterans’ organization (like the HPVA); write to someone in the military by sending a simple postcard […]