Information / Education

From The Pro Shop

Hello from the golf shop. Summer is here and as always, the heat comes with it. We remind everyone at this time of year that you can’t drink enough water while playing golf. We want everyone to stay safe and if you’re not feeling well, quit. Both courses will get two separate five to six […]

Do You Know the Rules?

You are playing hole #7 on the Sabal Golf Course. You hit your drive into the bunker on the far-left side of the fairway. You have a choice for your next stroke. One, hit your next stroke to the right avoiding the penalty area or two, hit your next stroke at least 150 yards to […]

Hot Tub/Spa Safety Reminder

Now that we have only one Hot Tub/Spa available to our HP members, let’s all remember the rules and regulations, so together we can keep it safe and open for all.  The Safety Committee would like all members to educate themselves, their families, and guests to the guidelines that have been established by the Club […]

Upcoming Fort Myers Theatre Happening

Fort Myers regional theaters are continuing to stage their robust 2025 offerings! Contact these venues now for the best seats and pricing. Florida Repertory Theatre, 2268 Bay Street, Fort Myers. The FL Rep is celebrating their 27th season as “one of America’s top repertory theatres” according to the Wall Street Journal. Check their website at […]

Staying Connected

JANE BREISCH, EDITOR [email protected] A heartfelt “Welcome back!” to one of BTP’s historically prolific contributors, Andy Weiner! He first put pen to paper writing a BTP column called The Mind Game in February, 2012. He faithfully wrote many, many articles providing valuable insights into cerebral, emotional, and sports psychology topics until October, 2019. Happily, he’s […]

HP Welcomes New Owners

The Communications Committee held a New Owner Cocktail Reception on February 11. About 40 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 Dining Room (provided by Larry German and his staff), they had […]

How Using Emotional Intelligence Can Improve Your Performance in Sports

More than several years ago, I used to write a column entitled “The Mind Game.” The column focused on the mental and psychological aspects of sport performance. After an “extended sabbatical,” and a new realization of how important emotional intelligence can be in everyday life, I decided to return to writing. The overall purpose of […]

How to Find…

As was mentioned last month, the Heritage Palms website is the “go-to” place to find all the information about our community that you’ll ever need. Whether you’re looking for a schedule of exercise classes, requesting a tee time, looking for a good contractor to hire, past issues of Between the Palms, the latest menus, a […]

Boys2Men 5th Graders Visit Six Mile Cypress Fire Station

In February, the Boys2Men mentoring group took a group of 5th-grade boys from Pottorf Elementary on an educational visit to the local firehouse on Six Mile Cypress. This experience provided the young students with a unique opportunity to meet real-life heroes, ask questions, and learn about the daily operations of firefighters who dedicate their lives […]

Heading to the Finish Line

The HPPA has had a very busy season and continues to provide a lot of activities as the season winds down. A Fun Round Robin Tournament was held on February 22 and 23. Day one, the men chose a “pick a partner” format with levels 3.0 and above and 3.5 and above. Dick Fuller and […]