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HPCO Announces 2026 Fundraiser: Disco Night Dinner Dance

The Heritage Palms Charitable Organization, Inc. (HPCO) —a 501(c)(3) dedicated to supporting Heritage Palms employees experiencing unusual, unexpected expenses—is excited to announce its 4th annual dinner dance to be held on January 31st. Dinner Dance: Night at the Disco Saturday, January 31, 2026 Back by popular demand! Step into the 60s & 70s with sparkling […]

Nine World War II Facts Every History Buff Should Know

Nearly 80 years after the final shots were fired, the shadow of World War II continues to loom large over the modern world. The scale and impact of the conflict were so profound that the story of this chapter in history has been retold in countless books, films, TV shows, video games, and more. It’s […]

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WE WERE ABLE TO SEE MY FAVORITE, NOVAK DJOKOVIC PLAY, AND WIN. WE WERE ALSO ABLE TO SEE CARLOS ALCAREZ PLAY IN THE QUARTERS, AND WERE ALSO ABLE TO WATCH HIM CLOSE-UP DURING PRACTICE From Jan Donaldson: My daughter, Katie, and I attended the U.S. Open Tennis Tournament on September 2 and 3rd in Flushing, […]

The Most Bizarre Elections in U.S. History

1800: John Adams vs. Thomas Jefferson If anything proves that partisan politics and electoral machinations are nearly as old as the United States itself, it’s the election of 1800, when Federalist Party incumbent President John Adams sought reelection against Democrat-Republican Vice President Thomas Jefferson. The already-bizarre premise of opposing parties holding the presidency and vice […]

Gwen’s Wish: Turning Donations into Opportunities

Gwen’s Wish was created to honor Gwen Berestecki’s legacy of giving back through tennis. Thanks to the generosity of HPGCC members last March, the program is already making a meaningful difference in the lives of young athletes. The following is an update provided by Paul A. D’Amico, II, USPTA – Elite Pro, and the Executive […]

The Anatomy of a Difficult Conversation

In previous articles I have attempted to provide some concepts and skills relating to emotional intelligence. Having those can help with having a “difficult conversation,” which is defined as a conversation where three elements are present: high stakes, different opinions, and strong emotions. Sound familiar? There is nothing inappropriate with having conflicting views about a […]

Out with the Old, In with the New…

OUR NEW GOLF CARTS DEBUTED SHORTLY THEREAFTER. THE NEW FLEET IS THE LATEST TEMPO LITHIUM CLUB CAR MODEL THAT JUST CAME OUT THIS YEAR. THIS IS A TOTALLY NEW CART WITH A REDESIGNED DASHBOARD, UPGRADED VISAGE GPS, AND MOST IMPORTANTLY, AUTOMATIC BRAKES!

Volunteer Fair – Happiness is thinking of myself; Joy is thinking of others!

The Community Relations Committee will be providing a wonderful opportunity for you to share some time in the Service of others. Mark your calendars for January 12, 2026, Noon to 3 p.m. The Heritage Palms Volunteer Fair will be held in the Palms Dining Room, where you can explore ways to become an active and […]