Big Brothers Big Sisters Tennis and Pickleball Event
On Saturday, October 5, the HPTA and HPPA invited Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Sun Coast, and some children waiting to be paired up with a Big Brother or a Big Sister, to the 8th Annual HP/ BBBS Tennis event. The kids and their volunteers got the chance to play tennis and pickleball under […]
Thanks for Your Support
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; […]
WARRIOR HOME OF COLLIER, 10th ANNIVERSARY
ABOUT US… Founded in 2014, Warriors Homes of Collier, Inc is a FL nonprofit organization dedicated to assisting the needs of Veterans and their families in our area, with a focus on housing, mental health, and education. The vision of Warriors Homes is to ensure that no Veteran in need is left behind. All donations […]
Boys to M.E.N. Mentoring Program
It’s human nature to want to lend a hand and enjoy the personal satisfaction of helping others. Do you have free time on your hands? Are you willing to take a step away from your everyday routine and try something different that’s certain to pay back happy emotional rewards to you? All of us at […]
2024 HP Volunteer Fair
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 […]
Upcoming Fort Myers Theatre Happenings
Fort Myers regional theaters are continuing to stage their robust 2024-25 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 27th season as “one of America’s top repertory theatres” according to the Wall Street Journal. Check their website at […]
Cataracts: Commonly Misunderstood
As the most common surgical procedure performed in the United States, cataract removal is surprisingly routine: it’s a highly successful outpatient procedure, performed every day of the week in surgical centers throughout the country. But ironically, cataract surgery is also commonly misunderstood. “Frequently, I see patients who have heard bits of information from friends or […]