In Recognition of Veterans Day
JUST A COMMON SOLDIER (A SOLDIER DIED TODAY) BY A. LAWRENCE VAINCOURT He was getting old and paunchy and his hair was falling fast, And he sat around the Legion, telling stories of the past. Of a war that he had fought in and the deeds that he had done, In his exploits with his […]
Familiar Symbols Decoded…
Why Judges Use Gavels Even if you’ve never been in a real court, you’ve probably seen it in many movies: the judge slams the gavel, and the chaotic courtroom suddenly turns into complete silence. But why did a wooden hammer become a symbol of authority? Centuries ago, English land auctioneers used small wooden hammers to […]
Bestselling Authors Headed to Fort Myers this March
Lee County Library System will be bringing in more than two dozen authors for the 28th Annual Southwest Florida Reading Festival this March. A diverse lineup of authors will come to Fort Myers to showcase their books and meet fans 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday, March 6, 2027. The free event will be held on […]
When Did Night Driving Get Tricky?
Our clocks fell back on November 1st, and suddenly your drive home from work or from dinner happens in the dark. For a lot of people in Southwest Florida, that’s when something they’ve been quietly working around becomes impossible to ignore. Oncoming headlights throw a starburst instead of a pinpoint beam. Streetlights pick up halos. […]
Staying Connected
To our returning seasonal members – welcome! We have missed you! These pages contain a ton of upcoming Heritage Palms fall activities… from Book Club, to the Fall Craft Show on October 29, to HP University Club programs, to Fitness & Wellness Committee presentations, to the Heritage Palms Veterans Assoc. Golf Outing on Sunday, October […]
Starting this Season on a Healthy Note
The Fitness and Wellness Committee is excited for the start of the season! Our goal is to provide the Heritage Palms members with a variety of opportunities to learn, as well as expand, your existing knowledge about Healthy Living! Our upcoming Wellness Sessions will provide those opportunities. Here is our schedule for the first half […]
Boys2Men Mentors Prep for 2027 – Will You Join Us?
Pottorf Elementary students are already deep into their school year, and Boys2Men volunteers have been gearing up to make 2027 our strongest year yet. We’ve locked in this year’s field trips — including an exciting new visit to the Lee County Sheriff’s Office — and updated classroom materials with fresh role models for our Six […]
11th Annual HPVA Memorial Golf Tournament
The 11th Annual Heritage Palms Veterans Association Memorial Benefit Golf Tournament will take place on Sunday, October 25. Members can support our cause of helping veterans in need right here in SW FL by participating in the tournament, buying ball drop balls, and by purchasing hole sponsor signs. Please see our accompanying flyer for more […]
Between the Numbers – Love, Money, and the Business of Tennis
Recently, I learned that a first-round loser at the U.S. Open gets $140,000. This was encouraging news until I discovered that losing to Gulf Harbour doesn’t pay anything—and may get you a side-eye from Whitey Sornat. Now, if someone offered you $140,000 to lose a tennis match, you would probably grab your racquet, lace up […]
