Do You Know the Rules?
Question 1 You are playing hole number nine on the Royal Golf Course. You hit your second shot just short of the bunker in front of the green. When you arrive at your ball you noticed that one of the groups in front of you forgot to rake the bunker. Your third shot would be […]
Ace Faces
Hardiness and Resilience
As I grow older, I become more aware of adversity. I witness good friends dying, other friends with significant health problems, people losing spouses and significant others while some struggle with financial burdens, i.e. supporting adult children. Although we all experience adversity, it seems that some let the stress associated with adversity wear us down, […]
The Doubles Tennis Match of the Century
THE VICTORS (L-R): RON MORRISON AND BOB GERLICHER. A LEGENDARY SHOWDOWN OF 90-YEAR-OLD CHAMPIONS Billed as “The Doubles Tennis Match of the Century,” an extraordinary tennis event took place on St. Patrick’s Day at Heritage Palms, drawing several dozen spectators who packed the bleachers despite the cold and blustery weather. The match featured two teams […]
Fort Myers Theatres’ Upcoming Productions
Here are three Fort Myers regional theatre offerings to entertain you in the coming month(s). 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 https://www.floridarep.org for tickets for the following shows: […]
Staying Connected
Volunteerism seems to be at the heart of Heritage Palms. Many thanks to the members who have spent endless hours this past year serving on our HP Committees. They were honored at a Volunteer Recognition event on March 3. Please see photos starting on page 10. Other members are Mentors (see Boys2Men photo essay on […]
HP Welcomes New Owners
L-R: CAROL GIDDENS, LORI & ANGELO DOA, AND JOHN PUCHEK. The Communications Committee held a New Owner Cocktail Reception on Tuesday, February 10. About 45 owners who purchased an HP property within the past year attended the reception, which highlighted member amenities and offerings. As these new residents enjoyed drinks and appetizers in the Palms […]
Committee Volunteers Recognized
THE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE CHAIRED THE EVENT. STANDING (L-R): JANE BREISCH (CHAIR), SUSAN JUDGE, IVANA WALKER, GEORGE SMOTHERS (BOARD LIAISON), AND MAGGIE DEBONIS (CO-CHAIR). SEATED (L-R): PAM GARVEY, MARY LOU REID, AND KEN SHANDELSON. NOT PICTURED: MARK CARTER. Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much…. Helen Keller HP residents who volunteered […]
The Oasis/Tiki Soft Opening: A Huge Success
MEMBERS GATHERING AT THE ENTRANCE AT 9 A.M. ON FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27. Over 1,000 HP members and guests stopped by for the “soft opening” of the Oasis/Tiki complex between February 28 and March 1. They enjoyed complimentary coffee, Danishes, and sweet treats from 9 to 11 a.m., and complimentary appetizers until 5:00 p.m. – all […]
Between the Numbers The Numbers Behind the New Umbrellas
As of late February 2026, total U.S. national debt has surpassed $38.7 trillion. At the end of 2025, American household debt reached a record $18.8 trillion, including mortgages, auto loans, student loans, and credit cards. The average total consumer debt per household is approximately $105,056, with credit card debt, alone, hitting a record $1.28 trillion. […]