Our Members

We are certainly blessed in this community. We have so many members who generously give their time and energy, not only serving within the community, but also outside our gates. This issue includes a number of articles featuring volunteerism on the part of our members: the Boys to M.E.N. Mentoring Program; the HPVA Golf Tournament […]

THE LEE COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE HONOR GUARD KICKED OFF THE TOURNAMENT. The HPVA Board thanks all of you who supported us by participating in our 9th Annual fund-raising golf tournament on October 27. Support was provided by, not only the 187 who played, but also from those who purchased golf balls for the helicopter drop; […]

Did you know there’s a resource on the HP website that lists the names of contactors and other service providers your fellow members have recommended? It’s called the Services Referral Book. Check it out before you think of hiring that contractor. From (A) Air Conditioners to (W) Window Treatments there are 50+ categories of contractors […]

December ushers in a magical time: special moments with family, giving to others, celebrating the end of another year, and all the delicious food and drink that we can imbibe. Wherever you spend your holidays, may they be joy-filled! Here at HP’s Activity Center, we’ll be providing ample opportunities to joyfully advance along your individual […]

As the Pickleball Expansion Project moves closer to approval by the city of Fort Myers, the HPPA and HPTA will be working together with the guidance of Chad Dyer, our new Tennis/Pickleball Director, to assure a smooth transition. Together we’ll foster a community that celebrates both games, sharing our passion for athleticism and friendly competition, […]

100 or so members came out to celebrate Oktoberfest the evening of October 23. Music (including polka) was played by DJ Ken and many a beer glass was raised!

HERITAGE PALMS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION (HPCO) MEMBERS. L-R: MIRIAM SHOOK, BARBARA GREGG, AND ANDI STERN. Volunteers play an important role in the life of HP and in the greater Fort Myers region. On Monday, November 4, 20+ local non-profit organizations came to the Palms Dining Room to showcase their volunteer opportunities. This was the 4th Volunteer […]

From Jane Breisch: My husband, Bob, and I went on an Overseas Adventure Travel land and ship excursion to Portugal, Morocco, Gibraltar, and Spain in September. The sites were simply amazing. From Bill Hoernschemeyer: My wife, Charlotte, and I celebrated our 50th anniversary with a Danube River cruise in Eastern Europe in September. Our scenic […]

From Pat Johnson: The Birdie Queens golf quota group held our end-of-season party on October 22 at Cathy Beck’s home. It was tons of fun! SEATED (L-R): CATHY BACK, DEB MAXSON, SHIRLEE FIREBAUGH, LISA PAVICHEVICH, BETTY RUPPEL, BARB BARLOW, AND JUDY HOYE. STANDING (L-R): KATHY HAZARD, TAMMY SNELL, PEGGI ERICKSON, PAT JOHNSON, HOLLY OSLER, MARILYN […]

L-R: AMBER, ROSIE, HAZEL, AND COREY THISTLE; RANDY, APRIL, BRIAN, AND JILL SABA; AND ASHLEY AND GREG BURY. My wife, April, and I live in Severna Park, MD and have been HP residents since 2022. This past year has been an extremely busy and exciting one for our family. There have been three showers, a […]