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Happy summer, all! We have all likely settled into our summer routines by now, whether that is life at HP without all the snowbirds crowding the courses, pools, and restaurants, or life back up north for those of us who have transitioned to another community life with cooler climates!  The WGA Board transitioned in April, and […]

NEW EXECUTIVE BOARD (L-R): NORENE MCFADDEN, TREASURER; ANN CONOVER, HANDICAP DIRECTOR; DIANE JANSEN, GOLF GAMES; KAREN JENSEN, PRESIDENT; DIANE DEMING, MEMBERSHIP; SUSAN SMITH, SECRETARY; AND CAROL FEEHAN, VICE PRESIDENT. Our LNHGA end-of-season dinner was held March 30, and was a star-studded event enjoyed by all. The evening celebrated our successful season and honored the winners of […]

What does the Rules of Golf say to handle the situation pictured? Both balls are plugged in a bunker. Rule 15.3b Ball Anywhere on Course Interfering with Play 1. Meaning of Interference by Another Player’s Ball. Interference under this Rule exists when another player’s ball at rest: • Might interfere with the player’s area of intended […]

In his book, “The Emotional Life of Your Brain,” Dr. Richard Davidson identifies six emotional styles that activate different parts of the brain in very distinctive patterns. His cutting-edge research focuses on the neuroscience behind emotions. The six styles are: Resilience, Outlook, Social Intuition, Self-Awareness, Sensitivity to Context, and Attention. The purpose of this article […]

World War II-era military speak was full of colorful slang terms. For instance, a can of milk was known as an “armored cow.” Prunes, often sent to prisoners as part of Red Cross parcels, were called “Army strawberries.” A cup of coffee? That was “battery acid.” And then there was “torpedo juice,” a term that […]

Memorial Day commemorates the men and women who have sacrificed their lives to give us the freedoms we enjoy. Thank you to ALL Veterans who have been lost, as well as those who continue to serve. “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” – Joseph Campbell […]

We had 612 players compete in the Friday and Saturday shot-gun rounds of HP’s Annual Meeting Scramble held March 27 and 28. Perfect weather prevailed both days, sporting sunny skies and low humidity. Over 800 owners partied under the high-top tents Saturday evening. Double Dare and Company provided great dance music, and there were fireworks […]

A NIGHT-TIME VIEW OF THE MEMORIAL FLAGPOLE. About 150 HP residents and guests gathered at the Oasis/Tiki on a beautiful March morning to witness the initial flag raising and dedication for the Veterans Memorial Flagpole. The Heritage Palms Veterans Association (HPVA) worked with the Club to sponsor, fund, and erect this fitting memorial to past, […]

SEATED (L-R): GARY, RODGERS, SECRETARY; RICH FIREBAUGH; ROB SHOVLIN, PRESIDENT; AND GEORGE SMOTHERS, VICE PRESIDENT. STANDING (L-R): MORLEY FRASER; KIM MILLER, TREASURER; RENDE LANGLOIS; STEVE SERGESKETTER; AND GORDON HODGSON.