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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

From Stasia Arcarese: I went on a FGCU Wet Walk organized by the Friends of the Six Mile Slough Preserve. It was in the FGCU wetlands, and led by Naturalist William Greene. In this photo we’re standing in an area called the Cypress Dome in hip-high water. Luckily, we didn’t encounter any alligators. From Jan […]

ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 30, ONE OF OUR RECIPROCAL GUESTS MISSED A TURN AND SOMEHOW LANDED ON THE BANK NEAR THE GREEN ON #9 SABAL.

As we approach the height of hurricane season – yikes! – you hear a lot about Saharan Dust. Saharan Dust is a good thing, as it is a dry air mass that will often deter hurricanes heading our way. To learn a little more about it, please see my article – and photos of beautiful […]

The Palms Dining Room was decorated with masques galore on Friday, July 25. 134 HP members gathered for scrumptious vittles and to dance to an awesome group, Motown Magic… and they were magical! A fun time was had by all! Motown Magic performing… HP members having a blast.