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ONCE A MONTH DURING THE SUMMER, HP RESIDENT KITTY JEDD HAS BEEN HOSTING LUNCHEONS AT VARIOUS LOCAL RESTAURANTS FOR LADIES WHO ARE ON CAMPUS DURING THOSE MONTHS. ON TUESDAY, AUGUST 12, 42 LADIES JOINED THE “LUNCH BUNCH” GATHERING AT THE CANTINA LAREDO IN FORT MYERS. THERE WAS DELICIOUS FOOD AND TONS OF CAMARADERIE! PHOTOS BY […]

ANNETTE AT HER GRAND REOPENING ON OCTOBER 19, 2024. Our HP Library has collected some 7,000 older books and puzzles for Annette’s Book Nook on Fort Myers Beach since Ian ravished the store three years ago. These donations enabled Annette to re-open her used book store in October, 2024. A number of HP members helped […]

As indicated in previous articles, Emotional Intelligence is comprised of understanding self and understanding others. I have spent print on the various ways to increase understanding one’s thoughts and feelings and how they drive behavior. For this article I want to focus on part 2 of EI, which involves understanding others, or social awareness. For […]

Alas, all good things must often come to an end. Sue and Dennis Moody recently sold their HP residence and moved to Cypress Cove. They’ll be sorely missed by many members; however, they’re excited about what their future has to offer. As a farewell, Jan Donaldson, Tina Wright, and Bonie Panther hosted a lovely luncheon […]

Here are four Fort Myers regional theatre offerings for the coming season. Contact these venues now for the best seats and pricing. Florida Repertory Theatre, 2268 Bay Street, Fort Myers. The FL Rep is celebrating their 28th season as “one of America’s top repertory theatres” according to the Wall Street Journal. Check their website at […]

CONGRATULATIONS, JOHN! Hello from the Golf Shop. October is here and the season is fast approaching. Summer maintenance is scheduled to be completed shortly with a tentative opening date for both courses of Monday, October 13. The renovation of the driving range turf is coming along nicely, and we plan to have grass ready for […]

Welcome to the new season of MGA golf. Our schedule is somewhat similar to last year’s, with some changes based on member feedback. Some new twists have been added, including Team Stableford, a new twist to Pick-A-Partner, and a change to who plays which hole for the Lone Ranger. Based on the results of the […]

On Tuesday, September 2, Anne Kim shot an 86, two strokes below her age! She’ll turn 89 this December. Her feat was achieved on the Sabal course from the red tees. She obviously played “lights out,” as her GHIN handicap is 28.5. She had two birdies – on holes 5 and 11 – and putted […]

Your ball lies partially on a red or yellow painted penalty area line and partially on the Golf Course. Is your ball in the penalty area? Rule 2.2c Determining Area of Course Where Ball Lies The area of the course where a player’s ball lies affects the Rules that apply in playing the ball or […]