The Oasis/Tiki Soft Opening: A Huge Success
MEMBERS GATHERING AT THE ENTRANCE AT 9 A.M. ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27. Over 1,000 HP members and guests stopped by for the “soft opening” of the Oasis/Tiki complex between February 28 and March 1. They enjoyed complimentary coffee, Danishes, and sweet treats from 9 to 11 a.m., and complimentary appetizers until 5:00 p.m. – all […]
Do You Know the Rules?
There are four different times when you are allowed, without penalty, to lift your ball and not clean it. Do you know these four different times? Rule 4.2c Ball Becomes Cut or Cracked While Playing Hole If a player reasonably believes that their ball has become cut or cracked during the hole being played: • The […]
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 […]
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 […]
An Idea Grows…
As the old song goes… “Who put the bomp in the bomp bah bomp bah bomp? Who put the ram in the rama lama ding dong? Who was that man, I’d like to shake his hand…” Our HP Communications Committee wanted to share some of the creative ideas that have arisen out of our Voluntary […]
Between the Numbers Taxes and Three-Putts: One We’ve Managed to Avoid
Ben Franklin, one of the most insightful Americans who ever lived, observed in the 1700s, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” About a century later, Will Rogers added the reassuring note that at least death doesn’t get worse. Anyone who has ever opened a tax envelope already […]
Living Well Longer: Healing, Regeneration, and Pain Reduction
Pain has a way of quietly reshaping our expectations. At first, it’s temporary—something you assume will pass. But when discomfort lingers, it’s easy to adjust your life around it. You move a little less. You avoid certain activities. You stop expecting your body to feel better and instead focus on not making it worse. What […]
HPPA News
MEN’S 4.0+ LEVEL TOURNAMENT PLAYERS. HP’s Pickleball Association held is first tournaments of the year on January 21 for men and January 22for women. We had some great competitive matches across five different divisions. Congratulations to all of our winners! • In the Men’s 4.0 + level, Scott Anderson and Mike McLoone won first place, […]