Committee News

To our returning seasonal members – welcome! We have missed you! These pages contain a ton of upcoming fall activities… from Book Club, to the Fall Craft Show on October 24, To UClub programs, to Fitness & Wellness Committee presentations, to the Heritage Palms Veteran’s Assoc. Golf Outing on October 26, etc. You should never […]

Halloween is a time of year when the veil between fact and fiction seems to blur, where the ordinary becomes eerie, and the history of this holiday often gets lost amidst the costumes and candy. How much do you really know about the origins of Halloween, the reasons behind our traditions, and the ways it’s […]

Our own Jill Eaton, HP’s Director of Membership Services, earned her CAM (Community Association Manager) License on July 30! In Jill’s words… “Earning this license has been a goal of mine for quite some time, and I’m grateful for the support I’ve received from my co-workers, supervisors, and family along the way. It took quite […]

Did you know there’s a resource on our HP website that lists the names of contactors and other service providers your fellow members have recommended? It’s called the Services Referral Book. Check it out before you think of hiring that contractor. There are 50+ specific categories of contractors and services listed, from (A) Air Conditioners […]

The CRC serves the Board and all HP members by developing and enhancing our relationship with the larger Ft. Myers/Lee County Community. We have a great season planned! Mark your calendars now to save the dates for our 2025/26 events: • November 17, 2025: Lee Health – New hospital update • January 4, 2026: State […]

As we approach the height of hurricane season – yikes! – you hear a lot about Saharan Dust. Saharan Dust is a good thing, as it is a dry air mass that will often deter hurricanes heading our way. To learn a little more about it, please see my article – and photos of beautiful […]

The Heritage Palms Pickleball Assoc. is excited about the upcoming season, with the addition of our four new pickleball courts. Now that the new courts are completed, we have investigated joining a pickleball league for 2025-26. The best option appears to be the Fort Myers/Lee County Pickleball League. This league will have three six-week sessions […]

Have you ever wondered why baseball captures the hearts of millions? It’s not just a game; it’s a cultural phenomenon that weaves its way into your life. From the crack of the bat, to the thrill of a home run, baseball has a magic that’s hard to resist. You’ll find fans of all ages filling […]

As stated in previous articles, Emotional Intelligence consists of two major components: self- awareness and awareness of others. Awareness of others, in part, involves how we communicate with others. While being able to “read others,” is paramount for awareness, so too is our ability to shift how we communicate when necessary. Of course, listening is […]

A player’s ball lies just off the green in the general area. Temporary water on the putting green intervenes between the player’s ball and the hole. Is the player allowed free relief under the abnormal course conditions relief Rule? No. Rule 16.1a When Relief Is Allowed (1) Meaning of Interference by Abnormal Course Condition. Interference […]