Committee News

In my last column on impulse control, I alluded to reflectionas a means of managing one’s impulses. Again, let me clarify: your impulses or feelings cannot be stopped; have them or they will have you. Your feelings serve as information, however, what you do with them matters. Reflection can be loosely defined as slowing down […]

On May 21, the HPGCC tennis community was sent the following thank you for its support of youth tennis in Lee County in memory of HP tennis player and organizer Gwen Berestecki: “On behalf of the Lee County Community Tennis Association (LCCTA), we would like to thank Gwen’s Wish for holding an outstanding fundraising event. […]

DO YOU KNOW HOW TO SAFELY NAVIGATE A ROUNDABOUT? In April, the CRC had Keith Robbins from FDOT present the “Safe System Approach” to proactive safety, and he left swag bags with cups, booklets, and cards detailing instructions for navigating the new intersection safety systems. If you missed the presentation, we will publish these cards […]

You are on the fourth hole of a match. You hit your driver off the tee and the head of the driver falls off the shaft. The club is unplayable. At the fifth tee are you allowed to use a driver from one of the other players in your foursome? NO Rule 4.1b(2) No Sharing […]

Between the Palms has a new contributing writer: Mark Carter! He joined both the Finance Committee and Communications Committee this spring. Given his strong financial background, he’s agreed to write a monthly column titled Between the Numbers as another way to keep our members informed about HP’s finances. See page 14 for his inaugural column. […]

A few years back, someone smarter than me started this column to help explain the finances of Heritage Palms. It was going great – until life got in the way and the column took an extended vacation. That’s where I come in. With a background in accounting and finance – and a moment of weakness […]

Player A’s ball and Player B’s ball are both on the putting green. Player A has a 15-foot downhill putt. Player A strikes the ball a little too hard. Player A’s ball goes five foot past the hole and strikes Player B’s ball. What is the Ruling? Rule 11.1a Exception – Ball Played on Putting […]

L-R: RICH FIREBAUGH; ALYSE GROHOWSKI, SECRETARY; GORDON HODGSON, VICE PRESIDENT; KIM MILLER; RON ASSISE, PRESIDENT; PATRICIA WERNET; GEORGE SMOTHERS; AND JIM WESOLOSKI, TREASURER.

SAND ARRIVES TO LEVEL THE COURTS It’s been a very active and fun season for the members of the HPPA, including a Welcome Back to Season Party, End of Season Party, Breakfast at the Courts, and three fun Round Robin Tournaments. But nothing beats the site of four new courts open for play. The HPPA […]

CRC members with our March 31 speaker, Carol Obermeier. Seated (L-R): Kathy Tarsiewicz, Miriam Shook, and Judy Dinehart. Standing (L-R): Darrell Rau, Gail McIntyre, Carol, and Maryanne Preston, Chair. Not pictured: Kerri Theisen and Sherie Lammers. The Community Relations Committee held its last event on Monday, April 28 in the Activity Center. Keith Robbins, District […]