Between The Palms
Fourth of July Scramblin’ Fun
Article by Jane Breisch, Editor, Photos by Dave Devereaux Independence Day dawned sunny and sultry for our annual July 4th Scramble. 144 players were divided into five flights, with 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th places earning $100, $80, $50, and $40 respectively per team in Pro Shop credit. Teams competed for skins in each flight, with $100 available per flight. Festive outfits of red, white and blue – as well as many stars and stripes – were seen everywhere on the Royal course, and the flag pins sported patriotically colored flags.
The first-place winners per flight were:
• Flight 1: BJ Hurst, Bobby Roberts, Porter Roberts, and Dave Ginter.
• Flight 2: Sharon & Joe Patalino, Bev Bailey, and Mari Lou McCann.
• Flight 3: Chuck Burner, Greg Kreis, Mya Swe, and Bob Redar.
Meet the Millers: New Publishers at Seabreeze Communications
By Stephen Miller President,
Seabreeze Communications smiller@seabreezecommunications.com
My wife, Elizabeth, and I are thrilled to introduce ourselves as the new owners of Seabreeze Communications, the proud publisher of Between the Palms. As we live in Heritage Palms, we understand the importance of this paper in connecting us all, and fostering a sense of belonging. We live here with our sons Charles (7) and Michael (4). We’re excited to bring our experience in publishing to enhance this vital resource.
For those of you who we haven’t had the pleasure of meeting yet, let me share a bit about our journey here. Elizabeth and I met at the Univ. of Iowa in our junior and senior years respectively. She is originally from West Des Moines, and I grew up in Cedar Falls in eastern Iowa.
After a brief stint in the twin cities where I worked as an analyst for Target, and she attended graduate school at the Univ. of Minnesota, we made our way back down to Cedar Falls where we started working for my family’s business. That business, called ALD Publishing, was very similar to Seabreeze. We partnered with organizations – in our case Nurses Associations – and produced their content. We then distributed those papers and worked with advertisers to help support the business. In 2018 we purchased the business and, over the following two years, developed a digital model that culminated with us having what we believed to be the largest and most engaged network of nurses in the country.
When free, we spend a lot of time with our boys and extended family. We’re also very fortunate to have made some great friends down here. I like to golf, and when we’re not “in season,” our youngest son likes to come with me. Elizabeth and I both enjoy traveling, the Iowa Hawkeyes,
Heritage Palms Hosting Saluting Our Heroes
Celebration
By Michael Brake, Commander, HPVA Massbrakes64@gmail.com
The Saluting Our Heroes ’45 & ’53 group will be holding their annual celebration at Heritage Palms again on Sunday, August 11. This rebranding of the Spirit of ’45 ceremony to now include Korean War veterans is FREE to all WWII and Korean War veterans and their guest.
• Doors open at 4 p.m.; dinner served at 4:15 p.m.; and the program starts at 5:15 p.m.
• $50 tickets to the ceremony and dinner are available to all those interested in coming to help honor our great heroes.
While this is not directly a Heritage Palms Veterans Association event, we do support it both financially, and with the attendance of our members who are in FL in the summer.
To make your reservation, or for more information, contact Kim Gaide at kimgaide@ aol.com, or call (239) 209-6160. Once reservations have been made, a check or money order should be made payable to VFW District 13 and mailed to Kim Gaide, c/o 1778 Woodlawn Avenue, Fort Myers, FL 33901 with payment
by August 6,
Should any Heritage Palms WWII or Korean War Veterans plan to attend, please let me know.
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L-R: Shelly & Jeff Paul, and Wade & Keri Abed.
L-R: Don & Ann Mieczkowski, and Mary Lou & Jim Reid.
L-R: Duane & Vicki Totzke, and Joan & Bob Jannelle.
L-R: Glen & Paula Hyre, and Pat & Bob Lambrix.
L-R: Elizabeth, Michael, Minnie Mouse, Charles, and Stephen at Disney World.
L-R: Sam Robinson, Carole Condon, Jane Belanger, and Tim Smith.
L-R: Carol Giddens, Bob & Cheryl Whiles, and Dennis Calhoun.
L-R: Tim & Pat Johnson, Char Wingert, and Bob Stauffer.
Alex and Jean Tolevich.
Staying Connected
By Jane Breisch, Editor cvgolfers@gmail.com
You hear a lot about Saharan Dust this time of year. To learn a little more about it, please see my article – and photos of beautiful Saharan Dust sunsets – on page 4.
Meet the Millers from page 1
and spending long weekends at Disney World with the kids.
This summer we’re excited to be going on an Alaskan cruise with Elizabeth’s entire extended family.
We first fell in love with HP while visiting relatives - my aunt and uncle have been residents here since 2012, and my sister joined them in 2016. Our visits became more frequent, and in 2020, we purchased our own Verandah on Queen Palm. We eventually moved down full-time in December 2021, and bought a house about six months later.
Family is a huge part of what brought us here. In fact, as of this April, we have a whopping 26 family members in Heritage Palms, 24 of whom are full-time residents!
Michael and Charles hamming it up.
Even beyond family, we’ve made wonderful friends and truly appreciate this community. Heritage Palms is exceptionally well-run, conveniently located, and, in our opinion, one of the best values in the area.
We purchased Seabreeze Communications in April, 2024 from Jackie Reid who, with her late husband, Terry, co-founded the company nearly 40 years ago. We’re honored to carry on their legacy of community-focused publishing.
We have exciting plans in store to enhance your experience with Between the Palms. We’re currently developing a dedicated website with a flip-book style reader for easy online browsing. This format will include clickable links, embedded videos and more. This change will mean the end of direct mailed copies, but each article will also have its own dedicated page for easy reading and at-home printing.
Why Go Digital?
• Wider Reach: Any adult in the household can receive their own copy.
• Timeliness: Digital offers a much shorter distribution timeline, making the information more recent and relevant.
• Interactivity and Engagement: Links will be clickable and the paper can include videos, email links, etc.
• Year-Round Access: If you leave for the summer, you’ll still get your full Between the Palms experience no matter where you are.
• Mobile Accessibility: Available on your laptop, tablet, or cell phone, whichever you prefer.
Beyond these benefits, there are exciting features which will come with the new model. The website will feature an events page to keep you informed about what’s happening at HP, a resource page to connect you with local providers, an archive of past issues, and much more. We’re aiming to launch the website this fall, and we’ll keep you updated on our progress.
We’re always eager to hear your thoughts and suggestions. If you have any questions or ideas, please don’t hesitate to email me at smiller@seabreezecommunications. com or Jane Breisch, BTP Editor, at cvgolfers@gmail.com. Elizabeth and I are grateful for the opportunity to serve this community through Between the Palms. We’re committed to delivering the high-quality, relevant content that reflects the spirit and vibrancy of Heritage Palms. We look forward to getting to know you better, and working together to make this newspaper an even more valuable asset.
Our publisher, Seabreeze Communications, has new owners! Of greater significance: they actually live in Heritage Palms! Please see the front-page article about the Miller family. Stephen Miller, President of Seabreeze, details their journey here, and also shares his vision of Between The Palms’ future format and design.
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Speaking of Seabreeze, as a reminder, they had to curtail mailing BTP to out-of-state member addresses several years ago due to significant postage increases by the U.S. Post Office. However, you, along with your
fellow residents, receive an e-Blast each month with a link to the most recent issue of BTP. You can also access every month’s issue from the past year, whenever you’d like, by going directly to our HP website: www.hpgcc. com>Community>Between the Palms.
I also have a cabinet full of many prior BTPs should anyone be looking for an old issue. Just reach out to me.
Should you have an article to submit for the September issue, my deadline is July 28. Post Cards are always welcome! Please email to cvgolfers@gmail.com
Junior Summer Tennis Camp
By Carolyn Lawver, Tennis Professional clawver@hpgcc.com
The children are out of school, which means it’s time for our HP Junior Summer Camp. This year we held camp for seven weeks: four weeks in June, and three more weeks in July. Our camp ran from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday to Thursday.
The first hour and a half is mostly tennis drills, fun and games: Dodgeball, four square and pickleball. Lunch is at 12:30 p.m. in the Clubhouse where the kitchen staff prepares “kid friendly meals.” The last hour the juniors have a choice of more tennis, golf on the range, or swimming. With the summer heat most kids head for the pool. Our camp goers consist of mostly members’ children, grandchildren, and their friends who live nearby. Ages run from 5 to 14.
In charge of running our camp this year is our Head Pro Chad Dyer. Assistant Pro Daniel Camacho, along with Larry and Carolyn, help entertain and instruct the kids. Chad also gives away prizes throughout the week for team and individual events. The number of kids
participating each week has varied from 8 to 15.
By the time this article comes out camp will be over, and the kids will be headed back to school. In early fall we’ll be starting after school classes on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays. For more info, call 239-336-0430.
Some camp participants.
Michael and Stephen, true Iowa Hawkeye fans.
L-R:
Enjoying lunch.
Dining Room to enjoy the air conditioning and a delicious buffet, which included an American flag of cupcakes!
It’s Hurricane Season!
Chair and Dee
Safety Committee member Hurricane season is upon us, and we’ve already seen Beryl’s destruction in the Caribbean. The Safety Committee wants to remind everyone to be prepared.
CHARGE UP!
Remember to keep your cell phones, computers, and power banks fully charged prior to any warnings in the event of a power outage. And top off gas and propane tanks to avoid long lines and shortages.
Our Safety Committee also developed a Disaster Planning “To-Do” Checklist for our membership. It’s a multi-page document which will help you plan for any possible disaster.
The Checklist is broken down into two sections:
1. Things you need to consider if you are planning to leave HP during a disaster.
2. Things you need to consider if you are planning to stay at HP during a disaster.
You may think you’re prepared, but have you:
• Up-to-date photos of the inside and outside of your home (including the garage) on your cell phone, tablet, or PC?
• Backed up your PC and stored the thumb drive in a secure place?
• Ensured all important documents (including insurance policies) are in a safe place?
• Unplugged all unneeded appliances (TVs, radios, etc.)?
• Have the right size batteries for your portable radio for when the power goes out?
• Turned your air conditioner to 78 and your Humidistat to “on”?
• Made extra ice and stored it in your freezer or cooler?
• If leaving, turned off your ice maker?
• Brought in all your Lanai furniture and installed storm shutters?
• Fully charged your cell phone and other electronic devices? Have all your power cords?
• Filled your car(s) with gas?
• Put towels on the window sills and in front of the Lanai doors?
• Filled the bathtub with water, and placed a bucket by it the day before the storm?
These are just a few examples of the many recommendations we’ve compiled. We strongly suggest you review the check list, print it out, and have it readily available in the event of any hurricane heading our way. These “To-Do” Checklists are available on the HP website. Simply go to: www.hpgcc.com>Community>Resource Center> Disaster Planning . A hard copy is also available in the flyer rack in the Clubhouse hallway.
Stay hurricane aware!
L-R: Carol & Ric Anello, and Laura & Bob O’Flynn.
L-R: Dave & Cindy Ward, and Ellen & Mike Whitten.
L-R: Dave Brennan, Jeanie Andrew-Brennan, Diana Hagan, and Gary Coughlin
L-R: John & Mary Grill, Joyce Preiss, and Al Kaminski.
L-R: Gene & Sharon Hulick, Duke Murphy, and Rich Barrick.
L-R: Tony & Lisa Gordon, and Shawna & Bob Fay.
L-R: Jerry Sauro, Brady Gordon, Craig Chapman, and Bruce Gordon.
L-R: Mya Swe, Bob Redar, Greg Kreis, and Chuck Burner.
By Dave Cargill, Safety Committee
Nyman,
Who can forget Hurricane Ian?
L-R: Sharon Patalino, Mari Lou McCann (it was her birthday), Joe Patalino, and Bev Bailey.
L-R: Ron Dennis, Deborah Bailey, and Becky & Carroll Majors.
L-R: Gaile & Kevin Sheehan, and John & Kelly Vecere.
L-R: Delicious cupcakes parading as an American flag!
• Flight 4: Gaile & Kevin Sheehan, and Kelly & John Vecere.
• Flight 5: Cathy O’Shia, Allyn Leake, and Norene & Brian McFadden. Following golf, players gathered in the Palms
Saharan Dust … What Is It?
By Jane Breisch, Editor
If you watch Allyson Rea,
Chief Meteorologist
on NBC 2, she mentions Saharan Dust in almost every weather forecast during the summer. So, what exactly is it?
Saharan dust, also called the Saharan Air Layer (SAL) by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, forms over the Sahara Desert during the late spring and summer. It’s made up of sand, dirt, and mineral particles like iron and phosphorous, which are lifted into the atmosphere from 3.5 million square miles of Africa’s Sahara Desert. Its dust clouds can travel and impact locations around the globe, thousands of miles away from its origins. The warmth, dryness and strong winds associated with the dust clouds have been shown to suppress tropical cyclones.
The SAL is actually a well-mixed dry pocket of air that usually resides between 5,000 and 15,000 feet above sea level. Saharan dust plumes pushed by the trade winds across the deserts of Mali and Mauritania can reach the Caribbean Sea and the Gulf of Mexico several times every year … normally from June through mid-August. Indeed, according to NASA, more than 60 million tons of this mineral Saharan dust lofts into the atmosphere annually!
The dust particles and stable air associated with the Saharan Air Layer can disrupt local and regional weather patterns. Dry winds carrying the particles help smother storm systems by drying out the humid tropical air that feeds turbulent weather across a well-traveled route for hurricanes.
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Tropical storms don’t want it dry and dusty … they want it hot and wet.
Because of the special way Saharan dust scatters sunlight, the best times of day to spot it are usually a few hours after sunrise and in the late afternoon. During the day, the sky will have a hazy white look and sunsets take on an orange glow.
Technically, the sun’s white light is composed of all the colors of the rainbow. Our skies are normally blue because the gases that make up the atmosphere naturally scatter blue hues (shorter wavelengths) as opposed to the yellow-orangered hues (longer wavelengths). Sunsets and sunrises take on more yellow and reddish hues because the low-angle sunlight passes through more of the atmosphere before it reaches your eyes. A heavy load of dust in the atmosphere can enhance this effect, leading to longer-lasting, duskier colors that cause vivid sunsets and sunrises. (See accompanying photos.)
What are the other impacts of SAL in SW FL? It can cause trouble for some people with allergies and other respiratory problems. Unfortunately, some health experts say the symptoms can mimic those of COVID-19.
There is also a correlation between SAL and red tide. Iron particles are inside this dust, and they will precipitate into the Gulf of Mexico, and mix with bacteria that transforms it into excess nitrogen. All of a sudden nitrogen bloom. The FL Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says SAL
actually fuels two kinds of algae: the non-harmful brown algae referred to as “sea sawdust,” and the one we do not like to talk about, red tide.
Meteorologists are just now beginning to understand this weather phenomenon as it has only been detected and recorded by satellites in the last ten years or so. In the meantime, enjoy those beautiful sunsets!
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Traveling Tribute Wall
By Clark Broden Clarkbroden@gmail.com
On April 26, I visited the American Veterans Traveling Tribute Wall which was at Lakes Park in Fort Myers April 25 to 28. It’s an exact 80% replica of the permanent Memorial in Washington, DC. It’s a very impressive reproduction, and seeing it was truly an emotional experience. I stood next to a man whose son was killed during the war. Over 58,000 U.S. men and women were lost in the conflict. All are listed on the Memorial. The replica is over 400 feet long and eight feet high at its highest point. It’s made of heavy grade aluminum.
In addition, there were individual tributes at Lakes Park for every U.S. involved conflict since WWI, including a 9/11 memorial.
Hope Hospice, an affiliate of Chapters Health, was responsible for getting it here. About 20% of the patients Hope Hospice serves are Veterans. Bob Sheehan, Director of Community Engagement for Hope Hospice, told me the not-for-profit American Veterans Traveling Tribute Group built and transported the exhibition. The South Trail Fire and Rescue Team, the Lee County Sheriff’s Office staff and volunteers, the Royal Thunder motorcycle chapter, and many local Veterans’ groups assembled it.
The Tribute Wall travels throughout the U.S. during the year.
Sunset overlooking the pond on #17 Sabal on June 21 at 8:44 p.m. Photo by Jane Breisch.
Sunset overlooking the pond on #16 Sabal on June 15 at 8:35 p.m. Photo by Shirlee Firebaugh.
Brilliant orange sunsets are common due to Saharan Dust particles. Photo by Jane Breisch.
Clark Broden at the wall.
From The Pro Shop
By Bob Kelly, Director of Golf bkelly@hpgc.com
Hello from the Golf Shop. I hope everyone is enjoying the summer and spending time with friends and family.
Summer has been quiet at HP, with an earlier than normal rainy pattern setting in. Golf course maintenance has been working hard on the off-season cultural practices. It’s always hard to watch them ripping up our beautiful turf, but these practices ensure us continued great course conditions. Summer course maintenance will be completed by the second week in October, and both courses will then be open for play.
We received many comments last season regarding the handicap stroke allocation changes that came after both courses were re-rated by the FSGA last summer. The changes
came from their recommendations, with a few changes that were reviewed by the golf committee. A subcommittee of the golf committee has met this summer to review them once again. They will include some statistical data from Golf Genius, based on hole-by-hole scores from Men’s & Ladies’ golf league play. If any changes are made, we will be updating the allocation on the scorecards and in Golf Genius. There is no perfect method for stroke hole allocation. Hopefully by using the new data, along with the FSGA recommendations, we can make some tweaks that most can agree upon.
The 2024-25 season is right around the corner, and we’re excited for another great year of golf. Men’s & Ladies’ golf leagues will kick off in November, with all three leagues enjoying full six-month season schedules. Look for an email from Golf Genius the first week in October with links to register for the Men’s & Ladies’ golf leagues.
Also, here’s the list of the major event dates for the 202425 season:
• November 11 Ladies’ Member Guest
• December 8 Club Christmas Scramble
• December 13-15 Men’s Member Guest
• February 2 Mixed Club Championship
• March 15-16 Men’s & Ladies’ Member-Member
• March 28-29 End of Season Tent Party Scramble
• April 5-6 Men’s & Ladies’ Club Championship
Now all we need to do is dodge any potential hurricane threats and we’ll be good to go, fingers crossed! We’re all excited for the upcoming season and hope everyone enjoys the remainder of the summer. See you all soon!
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Books …
By Jane Breisch, Co-Librarian with Amy Wulf
Yes, that’s how many books are housed in our very own “self-serve” lending library, located on the 2nd floor of the HP Activity Center! The “plus” is because that number doesn’t include books currently in “circulation” in homes throughout our community. You’re encouraged to stop by and pick a book or two to read – no “check-out” is required. Our library is a free amenity some of our newer members may be unaware of.
In addition to Fiction and Non-fiction books and Biographies, we have quite a variety of over 130 jigsaw puzzles – from 300 to 2,000 pieces – located in the center island, in two large cabinets on the right-hand side. (I warn you, they can be addictive). We also have Romance genre books in specially labeled cabinets. We also have audio books and DVD movies on the back wall below our Non-fiction books. Just check out the floor plan chart as you enter to help you find what you’re looking for.
We encourage all residents before you even think about giving away those gently used “in good condition” books, please drop them off in the designated library bins. If you enjoyed reading them, I’m sure someone else at HP will also take pleasure in them. Due to space concerns, we ask that books be published within the past ten years.
Should you have an interest in joining our dedicated group of 20+ volunteers who help keep our library organized and in tip top shape, please let me know.
So, come take advantage of this HP “perk,” and stop by to see our extensive selections of puzzles, DVD movies, and many, many books! I promise, you won’t be disappointed!
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From Eileen Blair: On June 11, some HP members took the tour of the Lee County recycling plant as well as their wasteto-energy plant which included an informative presentation about each. George Smothers arranged the tour for us. I highly recommend it!
The HP Library is located on the 2nd floor of the Activity Center.
L-R: Cheryl Dolenc, Loretta Pinkston, Beverly Kjos, Jeanette Fiske, and Eileen Blair. Photo by Stasia Arcarese.
Ace Faces
Sue Hibberd
April 17, 2024
#12 Royal
87 yards
5 hybrid
This is Sue’s 1st hole-inone!
Donna Macdougall
April 23, 2024
#3 Sabal
121 yards
5 iron
This is Donna’s 1st holein-one!
Carroll Majors
April 28, 2024
#14 Sabal
126 yards
8 iron
This is Carroll’s 3rd holein-one, and his 2nd at HP!
Kathleen Brennan
April 29, 2024
#6 Sabal
91 yards
7 iron
This is Kathy’s 3rd hole-inone, and her 2nd at HP! Her first was February 13, 2016 on #6 Sabal. Her second was July 24, 2023 on #17 at Hempstead G & CC in NY.
John Shaughnessy
June 17, 2024
#6 Sabal
123 yards
7 iron
This is John’s 4th hole-inone, but his 1st at HP!
Lou Stack
July 5, 2024
#5 Royal 187 yards
5 hybrid
This is Lou’s 4th hole-in-one, but his 2nd at HP. His first was December 8, 2022 on #6 Sabal from 150 yards with a 9 iron.
25 Cool Words …
From Grammarly
The English language is varied, beautiful, and sometimes confusing with its inclusion of non-phonetically spelled words and complex grammatical rules. However, it also has many unusual words with cool meanings to discover. “Cool” words in the English language can be phonetically intriguing, have an unusual meaning, or be spelled in a surprising way.
Here, are some favorite words, with definitions and examples.
• Abracadabra
A command or incantation that is spoken by magicians to enact a magic trick
He said, “Abracadabra” and doves flew out of his top hat!
• Amok
A violent and uncontrolled frenzy
The dogs ran amok all over the house, splattering the carpet and sofa with mud.
Amok can be a tricky word to spell and has another version, amuck, which isn’t used as commonly.
• Anemone
A genus of perennials with attractive flowers in the buttercup family of plants
In the garden bed along the front yard, I think Japanese anemones would complement the color of the house.
• Brouhaha
A commotion or uproar
The latest company announcement stirred a brouhaha among members of the team.
• Calliope
The Greek muse of epic poetry. It can also describe an organ-like musical instrument.
It’s as if Calliope herself guided my hand as I wrote.
• Clandestine
Something conducted in secret
The ancient books revealed the existence of a clandestine society with mystical powers.
• Doppelgänger
A double of a person; having a keen resemblance between two otherwise unrelated persons.
I saw Eloise’s doppelgänger at the grocery store yesterday.
• Earwig
To whisper in someone’s ear as a means to persuade or irritate them
Her daughter followed her around the house, repeating the earwig: “We should adopt the cat.”
• Euphoria
An intense feeling of elation, excitement, or pleasure
Her euphoria after being accepted into medical school was so great that she couldn’t sit still.
• Fisticuffs
A physical fight or altercation using fists
The verbal argument escalated to fisticuffs as passersby recorded the confrontation.
• Gizmo
A word to describe a small device or gadget whose name is unknown
The inventor showed off his latest gizmo, a pocket-sized contraption that translates dog vocalizations into human language.
• Gossamer
Something delicate or insubstantial
The gossamer spiderweb was stretched between three branches.
• Hodgepodge
A mix or jumble of various items
The potluck was a hodgepodge of flavors, from spaghetti to pan-fried pork dumplings.
• Kismet
Preordained by a force of fate or destiny
Encountering them felt like kismet—had I not gotten out of class early, I never would have wandered into that bookstore, bumping into them.
Some who describes love at first sight might also consider it a matter of kismet.
• Malarkey
Speaking foolishness, nonsense, or insincerely
He dismissed the sales associate’s claims as malarkey, doubting their truthfulness.
• Oomph
A colloquial word to describe vitality or impact
The singer’s performance lacked oomph, leaving a lull in the audience’s energy.
• Portmanteau
A combination of two or more words or word parts
Fun fact: Brunch isn’t only the best mealtime of the week, it’s also a portmanteau of “breakfast” and “lunch.”
• Jabberwocky
Meaningless or nonsensical made-up language or words.
The toddler entertained everyone with jabberwocky that only she could understand.
• Macabre
Something gruesome, unsettling or disturbing, typically involving death
The abandoned house had a macabre atmosphere, with broken windows and deteriorating roof.
Probably originating from the Old French word macabé.
• Nomenclature
The process of naming; a system or set of words and symbols in a certain field of study.
Dr. Owens meticulously studied the nomenclature of bird species, so each one is accurately classified and named according to the new standards.
• Peewee
Small in size, particularly a small child
Jeanie loves her peewee soccer team and looks forward to practice every day.
• Quibble
To complain or fixate on a trivial or small detail to avoid the main point of an argument
Instead of addressing our deeper communication issues, he quibbled over the marinara sauce.
• Quintessential
A precise and typical representation of something or someone
He was the epitome of a quintessential New Yorker— brazenly weaving through oncoming traffic.
• Umbra
A cone-shaped shadow caused by an opaque object blocking the light from a single source
When the solar eclipse began, those of us in the umbra actually felt the air get cooler.
• Wunderkind
Typically, a young person or child with exceptional talent or skill in a particular field
The young point guard was considered a wunderkind , impressing college basketball recruiters with their sharp ball-handling.
Look closely. Can you see the rainbow gracing the sky over #5 Sabal? Photo by Jane Breisch
Beautiful Birds on Sabal
Community Relations Committee News
By Maryanne Preston, CRC Chair Maryanne@hiring-solutions.com
As summer comes to an end and we count the days until rainy season is over, the Community Relations Committee has confirmed several events for the upcoming season:
• Lee Health Hospital Update: Monday, October 28, 2024 at 3:30 p.m. in the Activity Center
• Third Annual Volunteer Fair: Monday, November 4, 2024 from 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Palms Dining Room
• TBA: Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Activity Center
• Amira Fox, State Attorney for the 20th Judicial Circuit of FL: Monday, February 24, 2025, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Activity Center
• RSW Update with Carol Obermeier, Director of the Air Service Development Dept. for the Lee County Port Authority: Monday, March 31, 2025, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Activity Center
• TBA: Monday, April 28, 2025, from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Activity Center Please save these dates!
Do You Know the Rules?
By Dave Kraft dkraft_sr@yahoo.com
I want to let everyone know about a Rule change in 2023.
Rule 14.c/2 – When a Moved Ball May Be Cleaned
When a moved ball has been lifted because a Rule requires it to be replaced, the ball may always be cleaned, except in the four situations described in Rule 14.1c.
• To See If It Is Cut or Cracked. Cleaning is not allowed. See Rule 4.2c(1).
• To Identify It. Cleaning is allowed only to identify it. See Rule 7.3.
Words of Wisdom
Compiled by Jane Breisch, Editor
• By three methods we may learn wisdom: first, by reflection, which is noblest; second, by imitation, which is easiest; and third by experience, which is the bitterest.
– Confucius
• Overthinking: the art of creating problems that don’t exist.
• Knowledge is learning something every day. Wisdom is letting go of something every day. – Zen proverb
• If you want to make everyone happy, don’t be a leader. Sell ice cream. – Steve Jobs
• Your diet is not only what you eat. It is what you watch, what you listen to, what you read, the people you hang around … be mindful of the things you put into your body emotionally, spiritually, and physically.
• CAUTION: The Media is NOT a reflection of reality.
• Knowledge is love and light and vision. – Helen Keller
• Remember this: You are always responsible for how you act, no matter how you feel.
• The price of anything is the amount of life you exchange for it. – Thoreau
• Because It Interferes with Play. Cleaning is not allowed. See Rule 15.3b(2).
• To See If It Lies in Condition Where Relief Is Allowed. Cleaning is not allowed, unless the player then takes relief under a Rule. See Rule 16.4
For example, if a player’s ball has come to rest against a movable obstruction, and the ball moves when the movable obstruction is removed, the player is required to replace the ball on the original spot Rule 15.2a(1) and may clean the ball before doing so. (A new change.)
Here is this month’s golf etiquette tip: Golfers have equal responsibility about caring for the golf course as the maintenance team.
Emergencies Happen!
By 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
• 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!
June 28 - August 10
• Accept what is, let go of what was, have faith in what will be.
• Be kind to yourself and forgive yourself. You can’t know what you haven’t yet learned, you can’t become proficient without first being a beginner, and you can’t be perfect. Welcome to the human race.
• Take risks and be bold. At the end, we regret only the chances we didn’t take.
• The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step. – Lao Tzu
• Replace every negative thought with a positive one. A positive mind is stronger than a negative thought.
• If your plan is for one year, plant rice. If your plan is for ten years, plant trees. If your plan is for 100 years, educate children. – Confucius
• We don’t stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing. – George Bernard Shaw
• Whatever you do, you have to keep moving forward.
– Martin Luther King
August 16 - September 21
In a blend of suspense and humor, the renowned Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie, crafts a captivating murder mystery. At a secluded countryside guesthouse, seven strangers find themselves snowed in. Their predicament takes a chilling turn when a police sergeant arrives on skis, revealing there’s a killer among them. As suspicion mounts, each guest unveils their murky past, adding layers of intrigue to unfolding drama.
Dates may be subject to change. Everyone’s favorite nanny is back! Young Jane and Michael have sent many a nanny packing before Mary Poppins arrives. Using a combination of magic and common sense, she helps teach the family how to value each other again. Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of an irresistible story, breathtaking dance numbers and unforgettable songs such as Chim Chim Cher-ee, A Spoonful of Sugar and Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.
All photos by Ed Keller.
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