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How Children Perceive their Grandparents

• A little girl was diligently pounding away on her grandfather’s laptop. She told him she was writing a story. “What’s it about?” he asked. “I don’t know,” she replied. “I can’t read.” • My young grandson called the other day to wish me Happy Birthday. He asked me how old I was, and I […]

Six Chicken Facts to Cluck About

It’s true: Chickens really are descendants of dinosaurs, walking the Earth as one of the closest living relatives to the Tyrannosaurus Rex. But that’s not the only impressive thing about these fowl. Chickens are incredibly adaptive creatures found in nearly every part of the world — barring Antarctica and the Vatican City — and are […]

The Transformative Benefits of Consistent Massage Therapy

WHY ROUTINE BODYWORK IS MORE THAN A LUXURY—IT’S A LIFESTYLE In today’s high-stress, always-on world, many of us are seeking effective, sustainable ways to care for our bodies and minds. While the occasional massage may offer momentary relief, consistent massage therapy brings long-lasting, transformative benefits. Here’s how incorporation massage into your regular wellness routine can […]

Staying Connected

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. […]

2025 HPCO Golf Outing A Success

The Heritage Palms Charitable Organization (HPCO) was founded to provide financial support to our valued employees during times of unexpected hardship—whether it’s medical emergencies, hurricane damage, or other life-altering events. Our mission is simple: to show our employees that they matter and they are part of a community which truly cares. Thanks to the incredible […]

Move…Your life depends on it!

While advancing age does affect our health, our daily habits are more indicative of our quality of life and longevity than the number of candles we blew out on our last birthday. Every day, I work with members who, using simple lifestyle changes, report increased bone density, decreased or even cessation of Type II Diabetes […]

Between The Numbers

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 […]

We’ve Come a Long Way, Baby

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY (L-R): CAD DYER, DIRECTOR OF RACKET SPORTS, AND BOARD PRESIDENT RON ASSISE PHOTOS CONTRIBUTED BY LOU BOTTITTA, JANE BREISCH, LYNN ROBERTS, KATHY MOORE, AND JANE SIMON The notion of Pickleball at Heritage Palms began in 2012 with an informational session at “The Lodge.” HP members, Kathy Moore and Jane Simon brought in […]

Cyber Security: Travel Safely

For all of you traveling this summer, perhaps overseas, please remember to: • Register with the U.S. Department of State — or your home country’s embassy – before traveling abroad. Go to https://mytravel.state.gov/s/step to enroll. • Ensure you have health coverage while abroad. • Notify credit card companies and banks of travel plans. • Have […]