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Volunteerism seems to be at the heart of Heritage Palms. Many thanks to the members who have spent endless hours this past year serving on our HP Committees. They were honored at a Volunteer Recognition event on March 3. Please see photos starting on page 10. Other members are Mentors (see Boys2Men photo essay on […]

L-R: CAROL GIDDENS, LORI & ANGELO DOA, AND JOHN PUCHEK. The Communications Committee held a New Owner Cocktail Reception on Tuesday, February 10. About 45 owners who purchased an HP property within the past year attended the reception, which highlighted member amenities and offerings. As these new residents enjoyed drinks and appetizers in the Palms […]

THE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE CHAIRED THE EVENT. STANDING (L-R): JANE BREISCH (CHAIR), SUSAN JUDGE, IVANA WALKER, GEORGE SMOTHERS (BOARD LIAISON), AND MAGGIE DEBONIS (CO-CHAIR). SEATED (L-R): PAM GARVEY, MARY LOU REID, AND KEN SHANDELSON. NOT PICTURED: MARK CARTER. Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much…. Helen Keller HP residents who volunteered […]

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 […]

As of late February 2026, total U.S. national debt has surpassed $38.7 trillion. At the end of 2025, American household debt reached a record $18.8 trillion, including mortgages, auto loans, student loans, and credit cards. The average total consumer debt per household is approximately $105,056, with credit card debt, alone, hitting a record $1.28 trillion. […]

Independence Is Built, Not Given Most people say they want to “stay independent as they age.” But independence is rarely something we suddenly gain or lose overnight. More often, it is built quietly over time through small, everyday capabilities: standing up from a chair without using your hands, catching your balance when you trip on […]

The annual Health & Wellness Fair held March 3 proved to be another great success! With over 30 exhibitors representing all different areas of the healthcare continuum, there was something for everyone. The balance, posture, blood pressure, and hearing screenings were well attended, as were CPR, acupuncture, and chair massages which were new to this […]

HPPA held its Men’s and Women’s Tournament on February 21. • Winners of the Men’s 3.5 + level were Leif Fry and Greg Jurasovich, and second place went to Larry Gutting and Bill Fechter. • Winner of the Women’s 3.5 + level was Linda Jurasovich, and second place went to Susan Roberts. • Winner of […]

Full body LED light therapy—also known as photobiomodulation or red-light therapy—is a non-invasive treatment that uses specific wavelengths of light to support healing, reduce inflammation, and enhance overall wellness. Once limited to clinical settings, this technology is now widely available in wellness centers, gyms, and even at home. As research continues to grow, so does […]

The HP Book Club will meet on Friday, April 17, at 2:30 p.m. in the Activity Center to discuss The Mango Tree by Annabelle Tometich. In this poignant and entertaining memoir about growing up as a mixed-race Filipina in Florida, this medical student drop-out turned food critic reckons with her father’s untimely death, her mother’s […]