Between Palms THE
Staying Connected
JANE BREISCH, EDITOR CVGOLFERS@GMAIL.COM
A heartfelt “Welcome back!” to one of BTP’s historically prolific contributors, Andy Weiner! He first put pen to paper writing a BTP column called The Mind Game in February, 2012. He faithfully wrote many, many articles providing valuable insights into cerebral, emotional, and sports psychology topics until October, 2019. Happily, he’s decided to come out of “retirement,” and, once again, share his insights. See his article How Using Emotional Intelligence Can Improve Your Performance in Sports on page 13.
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 February 25. Please see photos starting on page 8. Other members are Mentors (see Boys2Men 5th Graders Visit Six Mile Cypress Fire Station on page 18). Others help raise money for local non-profits. The HPTA and HPPA joined forces to raise $7,615
for the Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School to purchase a fan for their PE pavilion. In addition, the LNHGA raised another $9,000 for the Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School; the MGA raised $5,700 for the Harry Chapin Food Bank; and WGA volunteers worked hard to create a successful Charity Event on March 26. The proceeds from that event were given to the Dubin Center of Ft. Myers. All members are to be commended for their contributions!
It bears repeating: please know there’s an option for you to download this issue (or any prior issue) of BTP as a PDF (Adobe) for viewing, rather than using a web browser. Simply click the downward arrow icon (#3 at right) to download the magazine as a PDF on your laptop, iPad, or cell phone. The PDF version shows one page at a time (vs the two pages you see side by side “on line”). Plus, if you download the issue, you can print any page you like, and also store any current or prior issue on your laptop. It’s easy-peasy!
Should you have an article to submit for the May issue, my deadline is April 2. Post Cards are welcome! Please email to cvgolfers@gmail.com .
HP Welcomes New Owners
JANE BREISCH, EDITOR
The Communications Committee held a New Owner Cocktail Reception on February 11. About 40 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 Dining Room (provided by Larry German and his staff), they had an opportunity to visit a variety of tables to ask questions and gather information about our community. In addition, they had a chance to meet fellow new owners, and current Board members.
L-R: GLENN VASILOFF, BARBARA ALLMAN, DIANA WILEY, BILL KISER, CYNTHIA & KEN WRIGHT.
BOARD
L-R:
MEMBER ALYSE GROHOWSKI, COREY & APRIL WILSON, JUDY HYDE, AND EMILY BURGESS.
L-R: FRED & BETTY UVENA AND JIM & LISA SPACHMAN.
L-R: BARRY WARNER, LADONNA STAMPER, DEBBIE & KEN KEYSOR.
L-R: JIM & DEBBIE STEPHENS, DOLORES ROSS, AND TOM GIBSON.
L-R: ARC COMMITTEE CO-CHAIR PEGGI ERICKSON, COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE CHAIR JANE BREISCH, AND GRAHAM & DONNA MACDOUGALL.
L-R: BOARD MEMBER DAVE SLOVAK, KEITH & JODI OLIVER, AND DEBBIE & ALAN MARKS.
L-R: JODI & DANNY O’DONNELL, AND NANCY & RAY DRESSLER.
L-R: TOM & REENIE THORNTON.
L-R: ARC COMMITTEE CHAIR JAN DONALDSON, DON &
LAURA HERBE.
Committee Volunteers Recognized
ARTICLE AND PHOTOS BY JANE BREISCH, EDITOR
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much…. Helen Keller
HP residents who volunteered their skills and talents were recognized at the 7th annual HP Volunteer Recognition Event held Tuesday, February 25. The reception was held in the Palms Dining Room from 5 to 7 p.m. Volunteers who advise and assist the Board were invited. They serve on one or more of HP’s Standing Committees.
Events Manager, Cheyanne Baker did an outstanding job setting up and decorating the room. The F & B staff manned food stations of delicious appetizers, and wine and beer were served. Committee members enjoyed social time together and getting to know other Committee members a little better.
FITNESS & WELLNESS COMMITTEE MEMBERS.
STANDING (L-R): NITA JANOWIAK, EVELYN YEAW, JUDY DINEHART, ALYSE GROHOWSKI (BOARD LIAISON), JACKLYN RECHEL, & DIANE WENKE. SEATED (L-R): SUSAN SMITH, STASIA ARCARESE, KAREN JENSEN (CHAIR), & DIANE HANSON.NOT PICTURED: LORI GORDON, JUDY ZEDRECK, & ALEX GONZALEZ, M. D.
SAFETY COMMITTEE
MICHAEL JOHNSON, MAGGIE DEBONIS, SEATED (L-R): FRANCIS (HURRICANE RESPONSE NOT PICTURED:
COMMITTEE MEMBERS. STANDING (L-R): JOHNSON, DAVID CARGILL (CHAIR), DEBONIS, KEN JOHNSEN, & JOE PALGUTT. FRANCIS OBEREMBT, JOHN RESIDORI RESPONSE TEAM MEMBER), & DEE NYMAN. PICTURED: FRANK FIORINO, BOB JANELLE, & GUY WERNET.
ARC COMMITTEE MEMBERS. STANDING (L-R): KITTY JEDD, KEVIN DOLAN, & CAROL ANN WENTZELL. SEATED (L-R): MARCIA PROBASCO (BOARD LIAISON), PEGGI ERICKSON (CO-CHAIR); JAN DONALDSON (CHAIR), & BOB BREISCH. NOT PICTURED: BARB BOTTITTA.
Maggie DeBonis, Communications Committee member, led appointed Committee members in a short trivia contest. Prizes were awarded, and also raffled off, during the evening. Thanks to Bob Kelly, Larry German, and Chad Dyer, for generously donating the prizes.
COMMUNITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE MEMBERS.
STANDING (L-R): DAVE SLOVAK (BOARD LIAISON), & MARYANNE PRESTON (CHAIR).
SEATED (L-R): MIRIAM SHOOK & KATHY TARSIEWICZ. NOT PICTURED: KERRI THEISEN, AND JACK MCGUIRE.
THE COMMUNICATIONS COMMITTEE CHAIRED THE EVENT.
STANDING (L-R): DOT SLOVAK (CO-CHAIR), IVANA WALKER, GEORGE SMOTHERS (BOARD LIAISON), & KEN SHANDELSON.
SEATED (L-R): PAM GARVEY, SUSAN JUDGE, DICK GROSSE, & JANE BREISCH (CHAIR).
NOT PICTURED: MAGGIE DEBONIS, & RANDY SABA.
FINANCE COMMITTEE MEMBERS. STANDING (L-R): KEN SHANDELSON & CHARLIE RECHEL. SEATED (L-R): RON TROMBETTA, KEN LEHMAN (CHAIR), & MARK MILLER. NOT PICTURED: SUSAN NOLAN, JOHN VECERE, & ED WATSON.
TENNIS & PICKLEBALL COMMITTEE MEMBERS.
STANDING (L-R): LOU BOTTITTA, CHAD DYER (DIRECTOR OF TENNIS & PICKLEBALL), STEVE JAMROSE, & TED BOYNTON.
SEATED (L-R): ANDI STERN, ARLENE LACH (CHAIR), KIM SCHOCH, & REBECCA STOKES. NOT PICTURED: BILL FECHTER, LILLYANNA PENIZA, & JOY WEINER.
HOUSE COMMITTEE MEMBERS
(L-R): KATHY BELL, JERRY KUNTZ, & ROD RUPPEL.
SEATED (L-R): VICKI TOTZSKE, PATRICIA WERNET (BOARD LIAISON), & MARY SCHARLATT.
NOT PICTURED: JOAN JANNELLE (CHAIR), TERRY HOELLE (COCHAIR), & ROSE BAUER.
GOLF COMMITTEE
MEMBERS. STANDING (L-R): SCOTT CRAIG, GEORGE SMOTHERS (BOARD LIAISON), RICH FIREBAUGH (CHAIR), PETE DESJARDINS, & MIKE WHITTEN. SEATED (L-R): BETTY RUPPEL, LORI SWANELL, DIANE GERMANI, & MARY LOU REID. NOT PICTURED: JUDY KENT.
FACILITIES COMMITTEE MEMBERS. STANDING
(L-R): MICHAEL JOHNSON, & GORDON HODGSON (BOARD LIAISON). SEATED (L-R): ALLAN POTECHIN (CHAIR), BRIAN WALKER, & FRANK GERMANI. NOT PICTURED: DAVID WARD.
How Using Emotional Intelligence Can Improve Your Performance in Sports
ANDREW WEINER WEINER@UKY.EDU
More than several years ago, I used to write a column entitled “ The Mind Game .” The column focused on the mental and psychological aspects of sport performance. After an “extended sabbatical,” and a new realization of how important emotional intelligence can be in everyday life, I decided to return to writing. The overall purpose of this column will be to dive into the concepts that
contribute to building emotional intelligence or as some would say “EQ.”
In general, Emotional Intelligence (EI) can be defined as the “the ability to understand what you are thinking and feeling in a given moment, and how to use those thoughts and feelings to achieve an intended outcome.” The two major components of EI are self-awareness, and awareness of others (often referred to as social awareness). Self-awareness is further divided into awareness of thoughts, and awareness of feelings.
Perhaps the most significant aspect of emotional intelligence is that it is recognized as one of the seven types of
intelligences (Gardner). That’s right, although many of us only think of mathematical-logical as being the primary form of intelligence, there are others such as linguistic, spatial, bodily-kinesthetic, existential, intrapersonal, and interpersonal. The last two types, comprise emotional intelligence.
Future columns will focus on the specifics of selfawareness, awareness of others, how to get better at each, and how the components of emotional intelligence can help to improve your performance in sports. As a bonus, this improvement can help with many other parts of your life.
How to Find…
JANE BREISCH, EDITOR
As was mentioned last month, the Heritage Palms website is the “go-to” place to find all the information about our community that you’ll ever need. Whether you’re looking for a schedule of exercise classes, requesting a tee time, looking for a good contractor to hire, past issues of Between the Palms, the
• Navigate to https://www.hpgcc.com
• Click “Member Login”
• Once in, place your cursor over “My Heritage Palms”
• Click “Documents” from the drop down
latest menus, a non-profit to volunteer for, or our Board of Director minutes... they’re all available on our website. And there’s much, much more!
Let’s say to want to find… certain Documents related to the Club. It’s simple.
• Click “BOD Minutes” if you want to view a previous Board meeting or Executive Summary.
• Click on the arrows to expand the selection and view BOD documents for that month
• As you can see from the illustration on page 14, there are other menu choices under “Documents.” These “Documents” basically refer to how the Club is run from an Operational standpoint.
• Would you like to see our current year’s “Budget” and the latest “Financial Results?” They are there.
• For you history buffs, the website also has 336 “BOD Resolutions,” going all the way back to April 23, 2006! They’re listed under Documents>Resolutions.
• Do you have a question about our “Declaration & Bylaws”? There’s an 89-page document describing same, as well as a “Certificate of Amendment” which updated these Bylaws.
• Heritage Palms “Rules” as well as our “Code of Conduct” also exist under the Documents tab.
• The “Rules” consist of 36 pages, ranging from Transfer Members, to Common Areas (i.e., pets, parking, fishing, solicitation, walking, operating a golf cart, biking), to Golf, to Tennis & Pickleball, to ARC, to the Activity Center, to Use of the Club, and Rules Violations/Disciplinary Action.
• The “Code of Conduct” two-page document addresses the Code of Conduct required of Board members. It lists 25 specific behaviors a Board member is held accountable to. For instance, the first two are: 1) Act ethically, with honesty and integrity,
and in the best interests of the Club at all times. 2) All Directors must act respectfully and professionally at all times.
• Lastly, the “Survey Results” tab houses all of the annual Member Surveys which touch on the Operations of the Club. Again, for you history buffs, the surveys go back to 2017. From 2020 to present there is both a Member Survey listed, as well as an Executive Summary. That is the first year Club Benchmarking started conducting HP Member Surveys.
I hope this article gives you a feel for what is housed on our website from an Operational standpoint. And it’s all under one tab: “Documents!”
A Night of Fun and Entertainment
Thanks to Cheryl Agin, Sharon Lewis, and Barbara Mizwicki, on February 7 Enclave residents enjoyed the camaraderie of
SEATED (L-R): SHARON LEWIS, CHERYL AGIN, AND BARBARA & SKIP MIZWICKI.
STANDING (L-R): DENNIS LEWIS, NARDI AGIN, DAVE AGIN, AND DAN & DECHEN LIPMAN.
SEATED (L-R): MARY & RICH AUTH, AND SHERI & SCOTT BURN. STANDING (L-R): JANNA WINN, DAN BOGE, AND JANE & BOB BREISCH.
neighbors and good food while listening to Mike and Barbara Maikwell perform. A good time was had by all!
SEATED (L-R): GUY & JODY BIEBER, TERRIS LEVAN, AND TAMI YORK.
STANDING (L-R): BEN & MARTHA SIMMOMS, DICKY SMITH, AND NANCY REITHER-SMITH.
SEATED (L-R): BETTY & JERRY KENNEDY, JEAN PIERRE MORIN, AND JUDY TURCOTTE.
STANDING: PAUL & JUDY WARE.
SEATED (L-R): CISCO & LISA NAVAS AND ADRIANA & KEVIN VAN DER KOOY.
STANDING: KELI & MARIO ALLEGRO.
SEATED (L-R): KATHLEEN PEDULLA AND SARAH WRASSE. STANDING (L-R): GARY & JUDY SCOTT, AND CONNIE & LOU ROSELLINI.
L-R: THE ELIZABETH & STEPHEN MILLER FAMILY, AND THE TONY & SARAH ECCLES-BROWN FAMILY.
Boys2Men 5th Graders Visit Six Mile Cypress Fire Station
LOU BOTTITTA LBOTTITTA@GMAIL.COM
In February, the Boys2Men mentoring group took a group of 5th-grade boys from Pottorf Elementary on an educational visit to the local firehouse on Six Mile Cypress. This experience provided the young students with a unique opportunity to meet real-life heroes, ask questions, and learn
CAPTAIN RONCA SHOWS THE BOYS HIS CONTROL PANEL IN THE TRUCK.
FIREFIGHTER EXPLAINS THE PUMPER CONTROLS.
MENTORS WERE VERY PLEASED WITH ALL THE QUESTIONS THE BOYS ASKED.
about the daily operations of firefighters who dedicate their lives to serving the community.
Fire Captain Ronco and his crew warmly welcomed the students, offering a tour of the station and fire trucks. They emphasized camaraderie and a strong sense of service as key reasons many firefighters join the profession. The crew also discussed the importance of physical training, as the firefighters workout daily - running, climbing stairs, and practice carrying a 250-pound dummy to simulate real rescue situations.
The boys asked numerous questions, and kept the firefighters engaged during a classroom Q&A session. The crew introduced
key roles, including those of the captain, the driver, and the other specialized firefighters.
Captain Ronco, a 23-year veteran, specializes in auto accident extractions and emergency aid. The firefighters shared memorable emergency stories, including a two-alarm fire in Paseo with flames that reached 60 feet high. They also discussed the dangers of electric vehicle (EV) battery fires, particularly after hurricanes when saltwater exposure can ignite lithium batteries. One cautionary tale involved a golf cart left plugged in overnight, leading to a fire - an important reminder for homeowners to unplug EVs and carts when not in use.
The mentors believe the firehouse visit left a lasting impression on the students, reinforcing valuable lessons about emergency response, teamwork, and fire safety. The Boys2Men mentors and Pottorf Elementary students extend their gratitude to the Six Mile Cypress Fire Department for their time and enthusiastic reception.
After the tour, the boys were treated to a lunch buffet on the HP patio, where they practiced their manners and enjoyed an ice cream sundae bar.
Contact Information: Tom Power Tpower214@gmail.com or Lou Bottitta LBottitta@gmail.com
Pickleball and Tennis “Play It Forward”
STEVE JAMROSE, HPTA PRESIDENT, AND JOY WEINER, HPPA PRESIDENT PHOTOS BY ANDI STERN
Representatives of the HPTA and HPPA met on March 4 with members of the Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School staff to deliver the check for $7,615 that was raised by the HP community through the “Play It Forward” charity project.
The project was also able to award significant cash prizes to the following lucky, generous HP Members whose balls went through the designated targets and then were chosen at the brunch held January 19 in the Palm’s Dining Room.
FRONT ROW (L-R): HPPA PRESIDENT JOY WEINER, LOU BOTTITTA, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL KATHLEEN HALVARSON, PRINCIPAL BRANDY MACCHIA, ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL TONYA KNIGHT, AND VP HPPA LARRY GUTTING. BACK ROW (L-R): HPPA MEMBER-ATLARGE BECKY STOKES, PRESIDENT HPTA STEVE JAMROSE, HPPA SECRETARY PAM HENDRICKS, AND HP DIRECTOR OF TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL CHAD DYER.
CHECK PRESENTATION UNDER THE SCHOOL PE PAVILION. L-R: JOY WEINER,
STEVE JAMROSE,
AND
PRINCIPAL BRANDY MACCHIA.
• First place cash went to Rich Barrick • Second place cash was shared by Edward Watson, Gary Rogers, and Dom DiGangi.
The school’s plan is to use the money towards a “Big Ass Fan” (name of company) for their PE pavilion so that the children can safely play under it when the weather is very hot. This project fit right in with the “Play It Forward” goal, which was to help kids stay healthy by keeping them moving.
We want to once again thank the total HP community for their generosity and time to make this project a success.
Heading to the Finish Line
JOY WEINER, HPPA PRESIDENT JCWEINER3@HOTMAIL.COM
The HPPA has had a very busy season and continues to provide a lot of activities as the season winds down. A Fun Round Robin Tournament was held on February 22 and 23. Day one, the men chose a “pick a partner” format with levels 3.0 and above and 3.5 and above. Dick Fuller and Grant Brenan won the 3.0 level, with Ron Helms and Bernard Patterson coming in second. The 3.5 level winners were Mark Moriarity and Tom Hendricks. Chuck Borga and
L-R: 3.0 AND ABOVE 1 ST PLACE WINNERS: GRANT BRENAN AND DICK FULLER.
Kevin McElroy came in second. The following day the women did a regular round robin format. Victors for the 3.0 and above were first place Kim Schoch, and second place Debbie Keysor. The 3.5 level winners were Lori Borga for first, and Sue Lux was second.
Our next event was the “End of Year Party” on March 10. There was a mixed doubles tournament in the morning followed by a cook-out in front of the new pickleball courts that evening. It was a relaxing evening with a 50/50 drawing and raffling of themed items.
I’ll be stepping down as President, and Cindy Norris will be stepping down as Treasurer. Nominations were obtained, and there will be an election for President. Other offices were
L-R: 3.0 AND ABOVE 2 ND PLACE WINNERS: RON HELMS AND BERNARD PATTERSON.
L-R: 3.5 AND ABOVE 2 ND
PLACE WINNERS: CHUCK BORGA AND KEVIN MCELROY.
unopposed, and include Pam Hendricks as Secretary, and Shari Cullen as Treasurer. At large members include Lynn Roberts, Becky Stokes, Debbie Egan and Tim Cullen.
L-R: 3.5 AND ABOVE 1 ST PLACE WINNERS: MARK MORIARITY AND TOM HENDRICKS.
L-R: 3.0 AND ABOVE RUNNER UP DEBBIE KEYSOR, AND WINNER, KIM SCHOCH.
While the Pickleball Expansion Project had a slow start, Ritzman Contractors have done an amazing job getting the new tennis court and pickleball courts completed, working holidays and weekends. The tennis court is ready for play and the pickleball courts will soon follow. The HPPA will be working with Chad Dyer, Director of Tennis, Pickleball and Bocce over the next few weeks and over the summer to plan out how the new courts, as well as the other two courts, will be utilized. It’s an exciting time for the Pickleball Community!
L-R: 3.5 AND ABOVE WINNER, LORI BORGA, AND RUNNER-UP, SUE LUX.
Lee Health Hospital Construction Update
KERRI THEISEN
KTHEISENREALTY@GMAIL.COM
The Community Relations Committee invited Lee Health personnel to HP once again on February 24. Eric Anderson, System Director of Strategic Capital Construction Projects, gave members another update on the Lee Health hospital construction project, along with representatives from Skanska Construction and The City of Fort Myers.
Foundation work is ongoing with one crane onsite. There have been 962 pilings completed to date, which go 105’ deep into the ground. Another crane will be added soon to complete the foundation work. Other road work will begin around the site by April. The projected date to open to patients is three years from now.
Ancillary buildings around the hospital will be proposed as needed. Possibilities for the additional buildings include daycare for staff, a skilled nursing facility, medical offices, and even a hotel. A traffic light is proposed for Six Mile Cypress and Winkler, which will need both city and county approval. Another
round-a-bout is necessary on Winkler and Challenger, so that portion of Challenger will be renamed Jones-Walker Boulevard to avoid confusion in the event of an emergency call.
Lee Memorial hospital on 41 will eventually be torn down as it is too costly to renovate and bring up to today’s codes. A new health related facility will replace it on the current site.
We look forward to additional updates by the Lee Health team.
Post Card
From Lou Bottitta:
Thirteen friends from HP traveled together on a sun-soaked getaway in Cancun during Super Bowl week, enjoying beachfront relaxation, delicious group meals, and plenty of camaraderie. On Super Bowl Sunday, the men gathered outdoors to cheer on the Eagles, while the ladies gathered for one last dinner together. The trip was a special blend of football, sunshine, and good company.
L-R: LEO CROWLEY, TINA WRIGHT, ANN CROWLEY, SUE & DENNIS MOODY, BONNIE & JIM PANTHER, ED & LEE MURPHY, LOU & BARB BOTTITTA, AND JUDY & LARRY CHALK.
New ARC Guidelines
JAN DONALDSON, ARC CHAIR JANDON713@GMAIL.COM
New Architectural Review Committee (ARC) Guidelines have been approved and will be found on our HP website. Go to: https://hpgcc.com/My_ Heritage_Palms/ARC-_Architectural_ Review_Committee. Please consult these Guidelines while considering a project. You can always contact any ARC member for clarification. Once you have submitted an application, please be available for questions and clarifications.
Along with these new Guidelines, a more comprehensive ARC violation policy has been approved. So, please be sure you have submitted an ARC application and received approval before commencing a project. Failure to submit an ARC application, starting a project without approval, or not complying with all applicable requirements and procedures, can result in fines or suspension of membership privileges, and/or a requirement to restore the property to the condition existing prior to the violation.
An Alert from the Architectural Review Committee
The April 24 and May 29 ARC meetings will be replaced by a single meeting to be held on Thursday, May 8. Applications for this meeting will be due by Friday May 2 at noon. Please note this change, and plan your projects accordingly.
Adopt-A-Classroom Update
ANDI STERN APSTERN123@GMAIL.COM
It’s been immensely gratifying seeing the joy on the children’s and teacher’s faces as they enjoy the fruits of our book group’s efforts in adopting this adorable kindergarten class at the Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School. The students shouted gleefully as we opened up the activity items our group purchased for them to earn for excellent behavior at the end of each day. We have received pictures of these kindergarteners enjoying life size Jenga and Connect 4. They’re
also delighted with their magnetic cars and race mats, as well as with the Bob Book series. The Valentine’s party we hosted was a raving success - although when it was over, we were even more impressed with Ms. Green’s incredible classroom management systems.
It’s not too late to get connected with a classroom that your group can adopt. There has been a fair amount of interest, and we are hopeful that these groups can submit their one-page background applications. and watch a 15-minute video so they, too, can feel the joy of adoption.
Any (self-identified) group interested in this very worthy (and easy) project, please contact me at apstern123@ gmail.com or 610-220-2856.
Upcoming Fort Myers Theatre Happenings
JANE BREISCH, EDITOR
Fort Myers regional theaters are continuing to stage their robust 2025 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 https://www.floridarep.org for tickets for the following shows:
• Shout! The Mod Musical Created by Phillip George & David Lowenstein
Continuing through April 13, 2025
Historic Arcade Theatre
The powerful women and smashing sounds that made England swing in the 1960s come to musical life in this nonstop revue!
• Stand-up Comedy with Headliner: Ron Feingold
April 4 Historic Arcade Theatre
• Venus in Fur By David Ives
April 18 – May 18, 2025; previews April 15 – 17, 2025
ArtStage Studio Theatre
Sexy, provocative, and witty, Venus in Fur turns up the heat on sexual power play and is sure to charm and mesmerize.
• PlayLab 2025
May 1 - 4
Historic Arcade Theatre
PlayLab is an intensive weekend of rehearsals, readings, talkbacks, and development that brings professional playwrights, directors, and actors together to work on up to six new plays in a laboratory setting. Check it out.
Players Circle Theater, has moved from North Fort Myers to a new location: the former New Phoenix Theatre at 13211 McGregor Blvd, Fort Myers (only about 20 minutes from HP!).
Started by FL Repertory Theatre founders Bob Cacioppo and Carrie Lund, Players
Circle is in its sixth season. Check their website at https://www.playerscircle.org. for tickets for the following shows:
• Flatlanders By Bruce
Graham
Continuing through April 6, 2025
This new comic romp begins when a car gets stuck in a Poconos blizzard. To survive, a couple breaks into a cabin belonging to total strangers. They discover secrets about their hosts and each other. Will they weather the storm?
• The Business of Murder By Richard
Harris
April 15 to May 11, 2025
Running eight years in London, this psychological thriller centers on a trio of characters. In the tradition of Agatha Christie, nothing is as it seems and as the plot twists and turns, it becomes clear, they are all in the same business…murder.
The Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre, 1380 Colonial Blvd., Fort Myers. 239278-4422. Check their website at https://broadwaypalm.com/. for tickets for the following shows:
• Crazy for You, A Gershwin musical comedy
Continuing through April 5, 2025
• Legally Blonde, the Musical May 30 to June 28, 2025
• Annie July 3 to August 9, 2025
Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall, 13350 FSW Parkway, Fort Myers. For further info on their 2024-2025 Broadway Series go to: https:// www. https://www.bbmannpah.com.
• MJ the Musical – April 1 to 6, 2025
• Les Miserables – April 15 to 20, 2025
• Waitress April 11 to May 24, 2025
WGA News
MARY LOU REID, WGA PRESIDENT MLREID107@GMAIL.COM
As of the end of March, our WGA member count stands at 323. It’s a number that affirms the success and vibrancy of our league, its league days, and our Special Events. All season our league has offered volunteers possibilities. In turn, those volunteers have created great opportunities for the 323 of us to enjoy both golf, and our shared time together. Keep the good times rolling.
The Challenge Classic Wonderland Open “opened” the pages of Alice in Wonderland on February 19. The golf course was over-run with Mad Hatters, White Rabbits, Cheshire Cats, Queens of Hearts, and Alices springing from those pages. In the spirit of the event, some golf carts were decorated, as were both courses. Thanks to Barbara Caporaso and Betti Bocchino, their talented committee, and even some husbands, for a fun day of golf, challenging games, and rewarding raffles.
Lynne Gerstner and her gigantic group of volunteers worked hard to create a successful Charity Event on March 26. The proceeds from this event were given to the Dubin Center of Ft. Myers. It provides free education and support to caregivers of people living with Alzheimer’s and dementia. This is done through educational classes, support groups, one-on-one coaching, resource referral, engaging day trips, and social events. We are fortunate to have this type of resource center, which is vital for our growing group of aging adults. The Dubin Center’s Mission is “to achieve caregiver health, strength, and resilience by providing education, information, hope, and compassion.”
WONDERLAND OPEN COMMITTEE CHAIRS (L-R): BETTI BOCCHINO AND BARBARA CAPORASO.
Our final WGA meeting will be the Closing Cocktail Night on April 7. A new Board of Directors will be elected and awards given as we celebrate another strong year. League play will finish on April 30.
The one-day Member-Guest will be held on April 2.
All members are invited to keep
accessing the WGA website. Here’s the link: https://www.hpgcc.com/Golf/WGA. You’ll find all of this year’s information as well as
photos from our Special Events. As new information becomes available, you’ll find next year’s special dates and schedules.
FRANK FIORINO, MGA SECRETARY FIREPLUMBER@AOL.COM
MATCH PLAY WHITE TEES
FLIGHT 1 WINNERS: DAVE BATES PETE DESJARDINS.
MATCH PLAY WHITE TEES
FLIGHT 2 WINNERS: CHRIS GIOVAN AND GARY FRANDY.
It’s hard to believe that April is here, and another successful MGA season will be ending soon. We’d like to congratulate the 2025 Match Play winners (pictured above).
MATCH PLAY WHITE TEES FLIGHT 3 WINNERS: GERRY HEINTZ AND BOB AGAZZI.
We had a successful Harry Chapin event on February 27, raising $5,700. Great job men! Once again, our MGA displays remarkable generosity in supporting this great cause.
MATCH PLAY SILVER TEES FLIGHT 1 WINNERS: BERNARD BERGERON AND HENRY KUKIELKA.
MATCH PLAY SILVER TEES FLIGHT 2 WINNERS: GARY KAJANDER AND STU DRAPER.
As of March 1, we have 652 members: Gold (271), White (206) and Silver (165).
April is a very busy month for the MGA:
• April 3: pick your own foursome scramble.
• April 5 and 6: the Club Championship.
• April 10: a 1-day Member/Guest lunch and dinner.
By now we know you’ve all been entering your scores in the Golf Genius app. It wasn’t that hard, was it?
Have a great April and remember to repair ball marks and fill your divots. Look for emails from the Pro Shop for future events.
MATCH PLAY GOLD TEES FLIGHT 1 WINNERS: ED DAWES AND JOHN MCATEE. ED WON THE FINAL MATCH BY HIMSELF AS JOHN HAD TO GO HOME UNEXPECTEDLY.
MATCH PLAY GOLD TEES FLIGHT 2 WINNERS: BRIAN ROSE AND MIKE MULLIGAN.
LNHGA News
STASIA ARCARESE LARRY.ARCARESE@VERIZON.NET
The LNHGA has had a busy season. The fund raiser for the Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School resulted in a gift of $9,000 presented at the February 12th meeting. The students entertained our members with their band and ukulele presentation.
The Fun night on February 17 brought the beach theme and games to HP. Much laughter and entertainment.
March activities included an Irish themed luncheon on March 12, our 9-hole league championships, and an Appreciation Night to show member accomplishments and a slide presentation of remembrances of the past season.
April dates not to be missed:
• April 9: End of the Season luncheon
• April 30: our last league day play
L-R: LINDA MCKENZIE, MARY TSCHETTER, LINDA VACUDA, & KAREN JENSEN.
STUDENTS FROM THE RAY V. POTTORF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
Don’t forget to sign up to help to plan our monthly luncheons. Contact Judy Kent for information. Also, remember to sign up for the HP Club championship 9-hole division.
LOCHER, MENDY HOLLINGSHEAD, SUE ANN NINK, JULIA PUCEL, LOVIE FERGUSON, CATHY BLAZO, & KAREN CAMERON.
Our new 2025-26 Board of Directors are: Judy Kent, President; Karen Jensen, VP; Jane Balfour, Secretary; Ann Mieczkowski, Treasurer; Diane Deming, Membership; Diane Jansen, Golf Games Director; and Ann Conover, Handicap Director.
L-R: JUDY KENT, SUSAN BAKER, JO-ANN ALFORD, MARY
LIMBA AT FUN NIGHT.
BARBARA GREGG PUTTING ON FUN NIGHT.
L-R: DEBBIE LICATA, TERRI MCKENZIE, LEE MURRAY, & PAT WENTZ.
Ace Faces
ANTHONY PLEVNIAK
February 13, 2025
#12 Royal
188 yards
5 iron
This is Anthony’s 3rd hole-in-one, but his 1st at HP! His last HIO was seven years ago.
CATHY DIXON
February 13, 2025
#12 Royal
98 yards
8 iron
This is Cathy’s 1st hole-in-one! “Such a thrill and so unexpected!”
FRED COOK
February 25, 2025
#14 Sabal
100 yards
7 iron
This is Fred’s 6th holein-one, but his 1st at HP!
TRACY NOORDHOF
February 26, 2025
#5 Royal
128 yards
5 hybrid
This is Tracy’s 1st holein-one!
LYNDA DECHERT
February 26, 2025
#5 Royal 128 yards
4 hybrid
This is Lynda’s 2nd hole-in-one! Her 1st was on Royal #3 about eight years ago.
From The Pro Shop
BOB KELLY, DIRECTOR OF GOLF BKELLY@HPGC.COM
Hello from the golf shop. It’s been a busy golf season with a full schedule of Club and league events that started last November. The golf courses have held up well during the peak traffic of season. Golf course maintenance continues to provide our members with first-class course conditions. Thank you to all members for doing their part to care for the courses during their rounds. Your efforts make a difference!
Stones in bunkers continue to be our biggest issue on our courses. This summer we’ll be doing a test bunker with a new bunker liner product to help combat this problem. If successful, we’ll look to install these liners in the future.
The driving range is scheduled to be renovated this summer. We’ll be re-doing drainage, re-grading, and re-grassing the entire range. As part of this project, we will also be setting up a more formal golf instruction area. We’re excited to get this done this summer and continue to improve the overall member golf experience.
There is still time to sign up for the Men’s & Ladies’ Club Championship/Presidents cup on April 5 and 6. Check with the golf
shop for more details. Also, sign up is still open for the HPCO Charity Golf event on Sunday April 13.
We’re working on the Summer Reciprocal Club list which should be completed by the end of April. The Summer Reciprocal program runs May 1 through October 31.
The normal credit book expiration policy is in effect. Any pro shop credit won in events prior to April 1, 2025, must be spent by April 30, 2025. Any credit won April 1 and on will carry over to next season.
Our first summer course closure is scheduled for May 12. Both courses will receive their normal two 5-6 week closures this year, with 36 holes scheduled to be open in mid-October. Starting Thursday May 1, we’ll go to our summer schedule of 8 a.m. shotgun starts on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday, with straight tee time the other days of the week.
Safe travels to all who are heading north. We hope everyone has a great summer with family and friends!
Canada Party
MARTHA CRAWFORD SELWYN@NEXICOM.NET
Our Canada Party was held on February 10 in the Palms Dining Room. Games included who am I, who are they, costumed Photo Booth, and a roving presentation of Canadian trivia.
We noshed on Poutine, Nanaimo bars, Tourtiere, Hawaiian pizza, butter tarts, etc., all skillfully prepared from scratch in the HP kitchen.
The 150 guests who attended sang out the national anthem unaccompanied and enthusiastically. A great time was had by all!
Do You Know the Rules?
DAVE KRAFT
DKRAFT_SR@YAHOO.COM
While taking relief, a player drops a ball in the right way, but the ball is accidently stopped by the player’s foot or equipment (such as a tee that is marking the relief area) and comes to rest in the relief area. The ball moves when the player moves his/her foot or the ball moves while removing the tee marking the relief area. What is the Rule?
Rule 14.3c(1)1 – What to Do When Dropped Ball Moves After Coming to Rest Against a Player’s Foot or Equipment
There is no penalty. The player has completed taking relief when a ball dropped in the right way comes to rest in the relief area. It doesn’t matter whether the ball, AFTER HITTING THE GROUND, touches
any person, equipment or other influence before coming to rest. If the ball comes to rest in the relief area, the player has completed taking relief and must play the ball as it lies. If the ball moves when the player moves their foot or the equipment, the player MUST REPLACE THE BALL as required by Rule 9.4 but gets no penalty
as the ball’s movement was a result of reasonable actions taken in taking relief under a Rule.
Here is this month’s golf etiquette tip: Wait for the group ahead to leave the green before hitting your shot to the green.
CANADA PARTY ATTENDEES. PHOTO BY DICK FULLER.
Ohio Party Fun!
From Karen Jensen:
An Ohio party was held on February 15, and welcomed 80 guests to the Palms Dining Room event. We were excited to bring back the event which hasn’t been held since 2019! Participants enjoyed a great meal from the Club, along with trivia, raffles, and meeting new Ohio friends. It was a great evening for all. Thank you to all who helped make it a success.
Jimmy Keyes is Coming to HP!
The Laughter Club is hosting Jimmy Keyes on April 11 in the Palms Dining Room. Doors open at 6 p.m., with dinner served at 6:30 p.m. Price is $45 per person. Simply sign-up on our website’s Club Calendar.
The multi-talented musical phenomenon, Jimmy Keys, is a British dynamo who lights up every stage he graces! A one-man
whirlwind of high-octane energy, Jimmy seamlessly merges the art of comedy, music, and visual impersonations, captivating audiences worldwide.
SAVE THE DATE
Jimmy Keyes April 11
Palms Dining Room
6 p.m.
Check out Jimmy’s website at: www. jimmykeys.com. Jimmy was voted “Entertainer of The Year in SW FL.”
Emergencies Happen!
DAVE CARGILL, SAFETY COMMITTEE CHAIR CARGILLCLAN@COMCAST.NET
If there is an emergency situation which requires the Police, Fire, or Emergency Medical Services (EMS), the first call from your home phone or cell phone should be to 911.
You’ll need to provide the operator with your exact location/address. While you may know your home address, please note the following:
• The Clubhouse address is 10420 Washingtonia Palm Way
Read On…
KAREN HARRIS HERITAGEPALMSBOOKCLUB@GMAIL.COM
The HP Book Club will meet on Friday, April 18 at 2:30 p.m. in the Activity Center to discuss The Heart of Winter by Jonathan Evison. In this bighearted portrait of the marriage of Ruth and Abe Winter, Evison explores their seventy years together. Through the years, the Winters have fallen in and out of lockstep, and from their haunting losses and guarded secrets, a dependable partnership has been forged. One reviewer wrote, “Endlessly heartwarming and moving, this book is a reminder that true love lives in small, everyday moments.”
Club meetings are open to all residents who read the book. If you wish to be added to the HP Book Club mailing list, please email me.
• The Activity Center addresses is 10435 Washingtonia Palm Way
• The address for the Pickleball Courts is 10300 Washingtonia Palm Way
• The address for the Tiki/Oasis is 11070 Seminole Palm Way
It’s critical to call 911 before doing anything else! This will enable the
appropriate services to be dispatched ASAP. In an emergency, seconds do matter.
For all non-emergency situations, please call the Gatehouse at 239-278-9090
extension 8, or Dan Davis, HP’s Director of Security, at 239-839-8525.
Let’s all be mindful of the best ways to keep ourselves, our community, and our neighbors safe!
The Heart of Winter by Jonathan Evison
Red Sox Spring Training
From Clark Broden: I had a blast attending a Red Sox / Twins
Spring Training game at Jet Blue Park on March 1. The Sox won 8 – 4.
VIEW OF JET BLUE PARK FROM A FIRST BASE SEAT.
CLARK WITH TESSIE, THE GREEN MONSTER, ONE OF TWO RED SOX MASCOTS. THE OTHER ONE IS WALLY, THE GREEN MONSTER.
ROOKIE INFIELDER MARCELO MAYER SIGNING AUTOGRAPHS.
ROOKIE INFIELDER KRISTIAN CAMPBELL RECEIVING INSTRUCTION FROM RED SOX DEFENSIVE COACH IGGY SUAREZ.
Alligators By Our Waterways…
BY STASIA ARCARESE
PHOTOS
Flowers Galore
THREE HEARTS GRACE THE LOVELY GARDEN DISPLAY ON ROYAL, LOCATED ON THE SIDE HILL BY THE BACK TEES ON #3. THEY’RE BEST VIEWED FROM ROYAL #6.
BEAUTIFUL FLOWER GARDENS GRACE BOTH SIDES OF THE SIDEWALK ON THE WAY TO PLAY GOLF. THANKS TO GREG KRIESCH AND HIS TALENTED STAFF!
Baby Gators
FROM KAREN JENSEN: A MOMMA GATOR WITH ONE OF HER BABIES ON HER BACK IN THE CANAL BEHIND OUR HOUSE ON CURRY PALM.
HERE ARE TWO BABIES ON THE SHORE. THEY BLEND IN SO WELL THEY’RE HARD TO SEE.
The Beauty of Heritage Palms
From Cynthia Cooper: I just love how beautiful some of the butterfly gardens are here at Heritage Palms. Kudos to Greg Kriesch and his staff!
THIS IS A PHOTO I TOOK OF THE GARDEN THAT’S NEAR ME ON BISMARK PALM WAY.
ALSO, HERE’S A BEAUTIFUL SUNSET OVER OUR LARGE LAKE WHICH I TOOK ON JANUARY 26. DO OTHER MEMBERS HAVE PHOTOS YOU CAN SHARE?
