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A Smarter Way to Set Goals

When we set goals, the issue of motivation arises regarding the ability to meet those goals. In a 2013 study, Maura L. Scott and Stephen M. Nowlis examined what happens when people pursue goals with either a single, specific target or a range. They found that people who set a low – high goal (a […]

Fort Myers Theatres Announce 2026 – 27 Season Plays

Two Fort Myers regional theatres have announced their robust 2026-27 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 29th season as “one of America’s top repertory theatres” according to the Wall Street Journal. Check their website at https://www.floridarep.org […]

13 Facts About the 13 Original Colonies

Founded in the 17th and 18th centuries on the East Coast of what is now the U.S., the 13 British colonies in America were established for different reasons and governed in different ways. Maryland, for instance, was founded as a religious haven for English Catholics, while royal colonies such as New Hampshire were established to […]

Is Blurry Vision Getting in the Way of Your Summer?

If you’ve noticed changes in your vision lately, you might be tempted to chalk it up to aging. But some of the most common complaints we hear — trouble tracking the pickleball or golf ball, struggling with sun glare at the beach or pool, finding that oncoming headlights at night seem blinding — are classic […]

Staying Connected

There’s a newly established HP Advisory Committee: Strategic Planning. They will be reviewing our current structure… from governance, to resource allocation, to programming, to staffing, to campus facilities… you name it. For more information regarding their process see Brian Walker’s article on page 6. *********** For all of you who have travel plans… especially overseas… […]

Strategic Planning Committee Launched…What’s Next?

“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” – Peter Drucker On behalf of myself, Brian Walker, and Roger Moyer, Co-Chairs of the Strategic Planning Committee, we are pleased to announce that the committee has been formed. HP hired Club Benchmarking to use as facilitators for our process. We are now establishing […]

Summer at Heritage Palms: Stay Active, Stay Strong, Stay Connected

As we move into summer at Heritage Palms, the pace of the community may shift—but your health doesn’t have to. In fact, this is one of the most important times of year to stay consistent. While many seasonal residents head north, those who remain have a unique opportunity: a quieter environment, more space, and a […]

Between the Numbers The Future Is Calling—Have We Run the Numbers?

“It’s tough to make predictions, especially about the future.” — Yogi Berra THIS MONTH’S TOPIC: PROJECTIONS AND FORECASTS. Think about planning your trip south this coming fall. What goes into it? Maybe you consider traffic around the usual bottlenecks, whether you’ll time your stops to include a Buc-ee’s (purely for the brisket sandwich, of course), […]

Looking Back on the 2025-26 Tennis Season

NICKEL TEAM MEMBERS. KNEELING (L-R): DANIEL CAMACHO, BETH O’SULLIVAN, AND ANDI STERN. STANDING (L-R): CAROL ANN WENTZELL, SHEILA COLICCHIO, KATHY PEDULLA, JAMIE UNGER, TRACY NOORDHOF, BETTY HALL, JOAN TOOLEY, PAM GARVEY, LISA BENEDETTI AND CHAD DYER. NOT PICTURED: KATHEY RENAUD, PACKY MORRIS, MARILYN DORCAK, MARY BELL WOLFF, KATHY HEARSUM, AND CAROL MACK. Heritage Palms has […]