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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 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 […]

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: […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Independence Is Built, Not Given Most people say they want to “stay independent as they age.” But independence is rarely something we suddenly gain or lose overnight. More often, it is built quietly over time through small, everyday capabilities: standing up from a chair without using your hands, catching your balance when you trip on […]

The annual Health & Wellness Fair held March 3 proved to be another great success! With over 30 exhibitors representing all different areas of the healthcare continuum, there was something for everyone. The balance, posture, blood pressure, and hearing screenings were well attended, as were CPR, acupuncture, and chair massages which were new to this […]