St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Article and photos
by Jane Breisch, Editor cvgolfers@gmail.com
Clear skies and a sea of green greeted 500+ residents as they gathered in the HP parking lot for our annual St. Patrick’s Day party. Delicious fare was offered, drinks flowed and many, many front-of-the-house and kitchen staff ensured we were happy revelers. The Mirage Band provided wonderful music, and HP members donned in a myriad of green demonstrated their moves on the macadam dance “floor.”
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Chapter 2 and The Next Chapter
By Jolynn Lauzon jolynnlhicks@gmail.com
Annual Tent Party
By Jane Breisch, Editor
What would have been… had the weather cooperated! Unfortunately, due to heavy rains on Friday, March 22, and into the following day, our Annual Meeting Scramble was cancelled. Our tent party was postponed to Sunday evening, March 24, and the weather was perfect. Over 850 members partied under the high-top tents. Double Dare provided great dance music, and there were fireworks at dusk to celebrate our 26th Anniversary! Special thanks to our hard-working staff who kept us well supplied with drinks and vittles galore!
Chapter 2 is a group of nine widows here at Heritage Palms which was started in 2018 by Trudy Cleary. Having been recently widowed, she and two other widowed friends were meeting for drinks. Realizing how much they had in common with the support and encouragement that they gave each other, they started meeting every Saturday evening for dinner and inviting other widows to join them. After dinner, they would visit one another’s homes for dessert and share their broken hearts, their families, happy memories, and life in general. As these dinners progressed, Trudy decided that the group should have a name. She thought Chapter 2 was perfect since they were beginning a new chapter in their lives. Everyone agreed.
When 2020 came with the COVID pandemic, the now nine members of Chapter 2 found creative ways to get together, fullymasked and spaced. As the year progressed, the group bonded and melded together becoming faithful friends. They traveled together, shared holidays, birthdays, and special events. When I asked Trudy, who is always upbeat and smiling, what makes her happy, she said “All the Chapter 2 ladies. We will always be friends because we know too much about each other.”
When the pandemic ended in 2021, the numbers began to grow by word-of-mouth invitation. Realizing how difficult it was to get dinner reservations at a restaurant for these large
numbers, we decided to create a new group. This group is called The Next Chapter. What a success! The Next Chapter now has 100+ members on the mailing list. Members meet once a month in the Palms Room for a social hour and dinner.
The Next Chapter
Journeys have beginnings and endings; we can’t predict the in-between. Our memory is the only thing that doesn’t change when everything else does. So, we hold them more tightly as we walk through the long days with deep pain in a vacuum of loneliness. In this work of memories, you are forever linked together through winter storms, the fresh bloom of spring, the long hot summer. And when the autumn wind whispers, your bond in life remains.
Life isn’t about waiting for the storm to pass. It’s about learning to find something good in every day. You are not a sparrow alone on a roof top. Don’t linger in the rearview of your life. Grief will change… You will be alright…You are not alone.
We invite you to come into this world that we know, where pain and heartbreak, dreams, knowledge, holidays, adventures, smiles, and yes, laughter are shared. We are The Next Chapter.
If you are a widow and would like to join us, contact: Eileen Blair at eileenb195@aol.com.
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Newly Elected HP Master Board
L-R: Emily Sue Chambers, Debbie Edwards, Doris Orff, Patt Rice, and Mary Locher.
L-R: Barry & Marilyn Guinn, Jim & Jeanne Clement, Kevin & Kathy Tarsiewicz, Rosemary & Rod Passarelli, Jim & Diane Wenke, Sherry Molath, Judy Dinehart, Tom Grooms, and Dan Pilarski.
Party revelers hamming it up! L--R: Jane Breisch, Willy Hewitt, Ellen Foy, Karen MacMillan, Laura O’Flynn, Linda Calhoun (hiding), Ann Mieczkowski, Mary Lou Reid, Cheryl Whiles, Carol Anello, Char Wingert, Maureen Power, and Susan Klimas.
Seated L-R: Jim Wesoloski, Treasurer; Ron Assise, Vice President; Carol Jablonski. President; and Marcia Probasco, Secretary. Standing L-R: George Smothers; Patricia Wernet; Dave Slovak; Gordon Hodgson; and Alyse Grohowski.
Trudy Cleary, our founder.
Chapter 2 members. Standing (L-R): Jolynn Lauzon, Beverly Kjos, Eileen Blair, Cheryl Dolenc, Stasia Arcarese, Evelyn Comer, Jeanette Fiske, and Melenia Munday.
Seated: Trudy Cleary
L-R: Ed & Lynda Dechert, Clark Broden, Barb Haberer, Jane & Bob Breisch, and Roger Haberer.
L-R: Bob O’Flynn, Paul Luchau, Jim Hewitt, Jim Reid, and Dan Aas.
Staying Connected
By Jane Breisch, Editor cvgolfers@gmail.com
Memorial Day honors the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it originated in the years following the Civil War.
A little history… The Civil War, which ended in the spring of 1865, claimed more lives than any conflict in U.S. history and required the establishment of the country’s first national cemeteries. By the late 1860s, Americans in various towns and cities had begun holding springtime tributes to these countless fallen soldiers, decorating their graves with flowers and reciting prayers. It’s unclear where exactly this tradition originated; numerous different communities may have independently initiated the memorial gatherings. And some records show that one of the earliest Memorial Day commemorations was organized by a group of formerly enslaved people in Charleston, SC less than a month after the Confederacy surrendered. Nevertheless, in 1966 the federal government declared Waterloo, NY, the
official birthplace of Memorial Day. Waterloo, which first celebrated the day on May 5, 1866, was chosen because it hosted an annual, community-wide event, during which businesses closed and residents decorated the graves of soldiers with flowers and flags.
Memorial Day, as Decoration Day gradually came to be known, originally honored only those lost while fighting in the Civil War. But during World War I, the U.S. found itself embroiled in another major conflict, and the holiday evolved to commemorate American military personnel who died in all wars, including World War II, The Vietnam War, The Korean War, and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
St. Patrick’s Day Tennis Mixer
By Dom DiGangi, HPTA President djdigangi@gmail.com
On Sunday, March 17, the HPTA held our annual St. Patrick’s Day Mixer. We were treated to beautiful weather with 48 members participating in four rounds of fun mixed doubles tennis from 8 – 10 a.m. As usual, most players wore traditional green attire and were Irish for the day! When play was completed, we enjoyed breakfast courtside with a fantastic yogurt bar, muffins, and various drinks served by Food & Beverage.
Multiple prizes were raffled off, and let’s just say, the “luck of the Irish” were with those winners. Every participant also went home with a small bottle of Cavanaugh Irish Whiskey to enjoy.
Our year-end HPTA Tennis/Golf/ Dinner outing will take place on April 21. We hope to see all HPTA members coming out for what is expected to be a fun-filled day.
Spring Mixed Doubles Challenge
By Mike Lawver, Director of Tennis & Pickleball mlawver@hpgcc.com
After several scheduling adjustments due to weather and unforeseen issues, our Spring Mixed Doubles Challenge has been completed. After round robin play, the top two teams from each division advance to the finals. We had 13 teams participating with 80-100 spectators watching the finals.
For decades, Memorial Day continued to be observed on May 30, the date of the first Decoration Day. But in 1968, Congress passed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act, which established Memorial Day as the last Monday in May in order to create a three-day weekend for federal employees. The change went into effect in 1971. The same law also declared Memorial Day a federal holiday.
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Because of all of our “seasonal” events, there will be another Between the Palms EXTRA issue for May. It will feature photos from the Luau at the Tiki, the WGA and 9 Hole League Championships, the Health Fair, the Men’s Tennis Banquet, and much more! It will be eBlasted to you shortly after the regular BTP comes out. In case you miss the eBlast, issues are always available on our website: https://www.hpgcc.com/Community/Between_the_Palms. ***********
Should you have an article to submit for the June issue, my deadline is earlier than normal: April 25. Please email to cvgolfers@gmail.com. Postcards are welcome!
Mixer participants.
L-R: Sarah Wrasse and Joan Tooley.
L-R: Sarah Wrasse, Arlene Lach, Marcia Leadbetter, Lisa Pavichevich, Carol Ann Wentzell, Andrea Houle and Lillyanna Peniza.
L-R: Judy Scott, Christy Smith, Lisa Pavichevich, Bob Gerlicher, Sharon Bird, Mary Wolff, Kathey Renaud, Kim DiGangi and Beth O’Sullivan.
Emerald Division Steve Jamrose and Mary Bell Wolff (pictured) defeated Ted and Alice Corcoran 6-2, 6-7 (10-8).
Diamond Division Michelle Rogers and Paul Ingram (pictured) defeated Ron Assise and Lisa Pavichevich 7-5, 6-2.
Ruby Division Mark Grottoli and Bev Bailey (pictured) defeated Phil Cooper and Sara Wrasse 6-2, 6-2.
“I
Just Don’t Believe That…”
Dear friend,
When I meet people in town, they usually say, “Oh, yeah, I know you, you’re that doctor with the beard on TV.” Well, perhaps I should tell you a little more about myself, the picture from television and why I use it in my ads.
Let’s start with me, the guy with the beard. Ten years ago I was living here in Florida. At that time my mother was down visiting from New Jersey for the season when she showed up in my clinic with a frozen shoulder. She was desperate and in pain having lost practically all use of her dominant arm. She could hardly fix her hair, reach for a coffee cup or even fasten her brassiere. Basic hygiene had become extremely difficult for her. She was afraid, because the two orthopedic surgeons that she had consulted told her, “Your only option is to have your shoulder replaced.” I remember saying to my mother, “I just don’t believe that.”
Now at that time I was a chiropractor who worked primarily on the spine. Frankly… I didn’t know how I was going to help her. I just knew there was a nonsurgical solution out there and I was going to find it.
And boy did I find it! I found the answer to my mother’s shoulder problem and much, much more. And where did I find it? Of all places, I found it at the birthplace of Elvis Presley, Tupelo, Mississippi. Immediately I hopped on a plane and flew into Memphis, rented a car and drove out to a chiropractic neurologist who was willing to teach me how to fix my mother’s frozen shoulder. I spent three days in his clinic shadowing him, learning a new technique I had never even heard about before. Eager to help my mother, I developed this new skill set quickly. When I returned to Florida I wanted to be able to immediately fix my mother’s shoulder.
And that’s exactly what happened. After I performed the first Non-Surgical Operation on her shoulder, her pain went away significantly and she recovered to nearly full range of motion. She was so happy that she avoided surgery and got her life back.
It’s strange how life is, because that same doctor who showed me how to fix my mother’s shoulder opened up his treasure chest of knowledge and showed me how to help people with chronic knee, neck, low back pain and those suffering with neuropathy in their hands and feet, all without the use of Drugs, Surgery or Injections.
I spent the next several months flying back and forth to Mississippi learning all that I could.
Many years later we now have over one thousand successful patient testimonials. Many of them were told by their doctors that their only option was to have their knee or shoulder replaced or to take toxic drugs for the rest of their lives to mask their neuropathy symptoms.
Al was one of those patients who was told he had ‘bone on bone’ degeneration. His knee stopped unlocking properly, similar to what I’m describing in the photo, and he was facing knee replacement surgery. He was suffering from chronic degenerative knee pain, couldn’t walk properly and was easily holding onto 60 pounds of excess body weight. His doctors would have eagerly scheduled him for a knee replacement surgery had he decided to go in that direction.
Immediately after the Non-Surgical Operation I performed on Al’s knee, he was squatting and walking up and down the stairs normally without pain.
Al is now in his early 70s touring Alaska in his RV. He has dropped over 60 pounds and is biking 15 - 20 miles per day and loving life. He regularly sends me great pictures from his adventures.
Joyce was told by her oncologist, “There’s nothing that can be done.” She would have to live with the chemo-induced neuropathy in her hands and feet. Hot and cold were indistinguishable and the numbness and tingling made it impossible for her to walk any distance.
Joyce was a cancer survivor only to have come out on the other side with another debilitating condition. She and her husband showed up in my clinic and told me what their medical doctor had said. I told her the same thing I told my mother, “I just don’t believe that.”
call right away because this offer expires on May 31, 2024, and I don’t want you to miss out. By the way, further care is very affordable and you’ll be happy to know that the non-surgical, drug free therapies and procedures performed in my clinic can cost as little as $300 per month. You see, I’m not trying to seduce you to come see me with this low start up fee, then to only make it up with high fees after that. Further care is very important to consider when making your choice of doctor because higher costs can add up very quickly.
“You shouldn’t be forced to choose drugs and surgery just because that’s the only treatment medicare and your insurance company will cover.”
had improved over 80% overall to within the normal
After a thorough neurological examination and report of findings she trusted me enough to follow my protocols. Within two weeks her numbness and tingling in her feet subsided and the feeling was coming back.. After 12 weeks she was feeling the sand between her toes as she walked along the beach again. At her one year checkup Joyce’s sensory loss had improved over 80% overall to within the normal range… She is all smiles these days!
You should know that I don’t heal anyone of anything. What I do is perform a specific non-surgical operation that resets the communication between the brain and knee or shoulder, instantly decreasing pain and inflammation, increasing strength and flexibility and helping with tissue healing. For our neuropathy patients we have a 4 step, proven approach that heals your nerves and reverses your symptoms. We get tremendous results. It’s as simple as that! –We get tremendous results. It’s as simple as that!
Today in the United States medical doctors are prescribing more drugs than ever before. These drugs are designed to cover up symptoms as your condition gets worse underneath the surface. The toxicity from the daily use of these chemicals ultimately leads to nasty side-effects and more drugs to treat the new symptoms. The current “healthcare” system was built to maintain your condition, not fix it. It’s a brilliant business model for the pharmaceutical industry and the hospitals, but a horrible strategy to follow if one is looking to age gracefully.
That’s where my practice comes in. I have found a way so that more people are able to afford the treatment they need, even those on a fixed income with or without health insurance coverage. One Non-Surgical Operation in my clinic could cost what you’d pay for just the deductible of a joint replacement surgery.
You Benefit from a Unique Offer…When you bring in this article, you will receive a FREE CONSULTATION with me to determine whether you are a good candidate for our Non-Surgical Knee or Shoulder Operation. If you’re being seen for Neuropathy we will take a thermal image of your feet at no charge to you. This will give me enough information to know whether I can help you. Once we determine you’re a good candidate and you feel comfortable in my clinic the complete examination is only $197. That’s it, for the entire neurological examination & report of findings. This examination & report could cost you over $500 elsewhere. But, please
You should know a little about my qualifications. That’s important so that there’s no misunderstanding about the quality of care. I’m the bestselling author of Breaking The Cycle - how to take control of your life when traditional medicine has failed. An amazon #1 new release in three categories. I’m a graduate of Life University School of Chiropractic practicing since 1998. I am a licensed chiropractic physician certified in functional neurology. I’ve been entrusted to take care of avid morning walkers, pro-athletes and business tycoons you may have heard of.
My office is called Active Health Brain & Body and it is located at 6710 Winkler Road, Suite #1. It’s the gray Key West-style building at the corner of Cypress Lake Drive and Winkler Road behind the Bank of America. The phone number is 239-482-8686. Please call my wonderful assistants Megan or Silvia today to make an appointment.
I wish you the Very Best in Health and Life!
Dr. Rob Davis, DC
P.S. When accompanied by the first, I am also offering the second family member this same examination for only $97.
P.P.S. Your time is as valuable to you as mine is to me. That’s why I have a “no wait” policy. It is highly unusual to wait more than a few minutes in my office.
Al
telling his story of how he avoided a total knee replacement surgery.
My mother and I featured in a local publication for nonsurgical shoulder solutions.
Joyce is all smiles at her one year checkup. No more neuropathy!
L-R: Shelly Paul, Wade & Keri Abed, and Jeff Paul.
L-R: Andy & Cathy White, and Kathy & Steve Hall.
More revelers.
Don & Christine Marti. Jim & Mary Lou Reid.
Seated (L-R): Betty Ruppel, and Dave & Marge Olman. Standing (L-R): Rod Ruppel, Ed & Lynda Dechert, and Bob & Jane Breisch.
Dancing under the high-top tents.
Festive fireworks!
St. Patrick’s
L-R: Bob Breisch, Kathy Harshman, Jan Donaldson, Charlotte Fennell, Paul Simon, Bev Bailey, and Jane Simon.
Doing the Electric Slide.
Wait staff and members dancing up a storm.
L-R: Faith Brenan, Willy Hewitt, Jane Breisch, Mary Lou Reid, and Nancy Bonner.
L-R: Linda Calhoun, Laura O’Flynn, Maureen Power, and Cheryl Whiles.
It’s a Wrap
By Joy Weiner, HPPA President jcweiner3@hotmail.com
Members of the HP Pickleball Assoc. (HPPA) had another great season! Starting with our “Welcome Back” event in the Palms Dining Room on January 7, to our “End of Season” tournament and party on March 18 in the “soon to be gone”
“End of Season” decorating crew (L-R): Cindy Norris, Lynn
and Becky
Lodge. 64 attendees enjoyed grilled hamburgers and chicken breasts, homemade chips, potato salad, and an ice cream bar. HPPA member, Cheryl Penkalski, took pictures all season and played a “Season in Review” slide show that ran throughout the evening. HPPA member, Debbie Egan, organized competitive Corn Hole and Ping Pong that had everyone laughing all night. There was a 50/50 cash drawing, a raffle for a pickleball bag and paddle, and door prizes. We were pleased to have Ron Assise as our guest to update us on the progress of the new pickleball courts. Mike Lawver, Tennis/ Pickleball Director, was recognized for his many years of service and upcoming retirement. It was a great way to wrap up the season.
As most members head north, preparation for next season is underway. Our new Board includes Joy Weiner, President; Larry Gutting, Vice President; Cindy Norris, Treasurer; and Pam
Dave Lipinski and Debbie Egan (champion) playing corn hole.
Bocce League Holds Awards Banquet
By Steve Signore stevesig51@icloud.com
HP’s Thursday Couple’s Bocce League held their Awards Banquet to celebrate the completion of their 11th season of competition. The League’s 32 members had a fun-packed season of great bocce and continuing friendships. Awards were presented for both the top three places for regular league play, and the top three places in the season-ending tournament. The League members would like to thank Mike Lawver and his staff for keeping our courts in excellent shape all season. All League members are looking
Regular Season Winners (L-R): 1st PlaceSis & John Collura and Betty & George Allen. 2nd Place - Steve & Joanne (not pictured) Doyle. 3rd Place - Joe and Patti Palgutt and Michelle & Mark (not pictured) Evans. Also, in 2nd Place - Jack & Marie Milazzo.
courts at the renovated Tiki/Lodge
Community Relations Committee News
By Maryanne Preston, CRC Chair Maryanne@hiring-solutions.com
The Community Relations Committee wrapped up a successful season with our final event held April 29. Eric Anderson, Lee Health System Director of Strategic Capital Projects, and key members of his construction and design team, presented updated renderings of the planned 52-acre campus and healthcare destination. Tentatively known as “Lee Health Fort Myers,” the new campus will provide a destination for quality medical care for residents and visitors, new jobs, and ensure future access to healthcare by supporting the growing needs of our community and beyond.
the courts this fall.
Ace Faces
Bill Vitale
March 19,
This
Paul Davis
On March 27, after sharing some crimestopping stories, Sheriff Carmine Marceno invited HP members to join a “Tour Behind the Doors” at the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, 14750 Six Mile Cypress Pkwy. On these 3 ½ hour presentations, citizens will tour the Realtime Crime Center, see the drones, robots, and other assets, tour the Public Information Studio, and hear a presentation from Sheriff Marceno. The next one will be held May 8, at 9 a.m. Go to www.sheriffleefl.org to register.
March 27 visit by Sheriff Marceno’s team (L-R): Lieutenant Chris Fine; Major James Heuglin; Public Information Officer, Julie Martin; Major Chris Lalor; Lee County Sheriff Carmine Marceno; Lieutenant Angelo Vaughn; Lieutenant Jevon Matthews; and Tech Specialist Maikol Marquez.
We are fortunate to live in Lee County, the 3rd safest county in the country, with a Fire Station right outside our gates, and the Sheriff’s Office right down Six Mile Cypress. Save the date for The Volunteer Fair on Monday, November 4, from 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. in the Palms Dining Room.
This is Paul’s 1st hole-in-one! “The story is, I pulled a ball out of the pond on #2, teed it up on #3, and bang… a hole-in-one. Kinda funny.”
Randy Nyberg
April 6, 2024
Roberts, Joy Weiner, Debbie Egan,
Stokes.
Hendricks, Secretary. Members at Large are Lynn Roberts, Becky Stokes, Debbie Egan, Tim Cullen, and Shari Cullen. Safe travels. We look forward to seeing you all on
League members (L-R): Steve & Chris Signore, Jerry & Sue Sauro, Betty & George Allen, Maria Milazzo, Nan & Tom Baumgartner, Jack Milazzo, Bobby Dagosto, John Collura, Linda & Ted Rosetti, Peter Knight, Jan Dagosto, Sis Collura, Steve Doyle, Lena Knight, Michelle Evans, Jo Ann Sornat, Sandy & Jim Carr, Whitey Sornat, Patti & Joe Palgutt, and Eleanora & Kevin Robert.
Tournament Winners (L-R): 3rd Place - Jerry & Sue Sauro and Tom & Nan Baumgartner. 2nd Place - Betty & George Allen and Sis & John Collura. 1st Place - Jan & Bobby Dagosto, and Lena & Peter Knight.
forward to playing in 2025 on our new bocce
Complex.
By Mary Lou Reid, WGA President mlreid107@gmail.com
The 18-Hole WGA is delighted to have successfully completed the first uninterrupted golf season in five years. Playing on two pristine golf courses has been the
lining.
Read On…
By Karen Harris heritagepalmsbookclub @gmail.com
The final HP book club meeting of the 2023-24 season will be on Friday, May 10, when we will discuss The Extraordinary Life of Sam Hell by Robert Dugoni. The story follows Sam, who was teased as a young boy, but persevered with the help of his mother’s faith, his father’s practical wisdom and his two other misfit friends. As an adult, Sam developed a clear view of what defined him, changed him, and taught him what truly matters. One reviewer described the book as “inspiring and aglow with the promise of redemption.” Karen Maynard will lead the discussion.
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.
Trivia Night Winners
March
Congratulations to past President Lynda Dechert for her wise and enthusiastic leadership this year. As your new President, I’m looking forward to another year of fun, friendship, and sunny days on our courses.
• Because of the generosity of our community, the WGA raised $35,118 for the Dubin Center, a Lee County agency that supports our neighbors with dementia/ Alzheimer’s and their caregivers.
• Our first 2024-25 season league day is a shotgun on Wednesday, November 6. League shirts are available in the Pro Shop.
LNHGA News
By Stasia Arcarese larry.arcarese@verizon.net
As our season is winding down, 2024-25 plans are taking shape.
• We elected the following 2024-25 officers at our April meeting: Karen Shandelson, VP; Jane Balfour, Secretary; and Diane Jansen, Golf Game Director.
• The following Bylaw change was also presented and approved at our April meeting: “A member may change membership from the LNHGA to the WGA, or from the WGA to the LNHGA, only once during any fiscal year. Members may not play simultaneously in both leagues.”
• Sign-ups for next season will be emailed to you on September 1. Please sign up early so you’ll be on our email list for any upcoming league information.
Have a great summer, whether here, or enjoying the cooler temperatures up north. If here, look out for K.I.S.S. event announcements. First on the schedule is May 7.
• Our kickoff cocktail party is Monday, November 11, for all registered 18-hole members.
• If you’d like to become a WGA member please contact the Pro Shop.
• Some event committees have already been organizing fun and good food. The Christmas and Fun Night Committees are full. Email Terri Anderson at thehrladysyracuse@gmail.com if you’d like to volunteer a small portion of your time on the Challenge Classic and/ or Charity Committees.
Judy Kent (R), presented an $8,000 check from our fund-raising events to the Ray V. Pottorf Elementary School’s Asst. Principal Katie Halverson, and Principal Brandy Macchia at our March luncheon.
Other attendees (L-R): Patty Wernet, Kim Franczek, Marla Kuntz, Lori Gordon, and Bobbe Fash.
Luncheon attendees (L-R): Mary Tschetter, Linda Vacuda, Pat Vegh, and Faith Brenan.
The Herd of Nurds won first place at HP’s
7 Trivia Night. 31 teams competed for 1st and 2nd place. L-R: Nancy & Mark Buttarazzi, Brenda & Jerry Gosselin, Chuck Gibson, Lisa Howard, Joseph Kenneally, and Becky & Bob Stokes. Not pictured: Lynn Gibson.
silver
Check Presentation to the Dubin Center on March 13.
L-R: Diane Wenke, Jane Jones, Terry Hoelle, Bonnie Hughes, Kelly Vecere, and Lynne Thorp, Director, The Dubin Center.
HPVA Changes Leadership
By Rich Jenkins, Former Commander, HPVA richjenkins43@gmail.com
During our last meeting of the season, the HPVA Board approved Mike Brake as our new Commander. Mike has been a Board member for the last few years, previously serving as Membership Chair. He and his new Board will be planning events for next season, including our annual HPVA golf tournament.
After serving on our Board for seven years, I want to express my sincere appreciation for the support you’ve provided. The HP Board of Directors, staff, and
By Melody Smothers
HP member Jane Balfour and Connie Martinez were both honored with the “Big Heart Award” at Lee Health Cancer Institute’s Fashion Show and Luncheon. This award is presented to a cancer survivor who has given back to the community.
As volunteers in the Lee Health system, Jane and Connie were selected to present a new REST Cart Program. R.E.S.T. is the acronym for “Resilience Education Support Team.” The goal is to offer support and create an environment of care and acceptance by using a listening and compassionate attitude of caring. To accomplish this, these two ladies provide Hot Tea and Cookies to staff in an effort to relieve stress and promote a positive and relaxing moment of time. They’ve been doing this since April, 2023.
residents have all been very generous in both supporting and participating in our fund-raising events. I’d also like to thank the volunteers who’ve made these events such a success, especially those who sold golf balls, acquired our tee prizes, and worked registration during the HPVA Golf Tournaments.
Steve Hall, HPVA Secretary, is also resigning after serving several years. He and his wife, Kathy, have been amazing in helping with our fund-raising events. I want to truly thank them both for all their hard work.
Jane Balfour Honored
Every Tuesday, Connie and Jane roll out the tea cart to all staff at the Lee Health Regional Cancer Institute on Colonial Center Drive in Fort Myers. Working four hours from start to finish, they generally serve approximately 90 cups of tea, and offer cookies to some of the angels working in the two buildings.
Do You Know the Rules?
By Dave Kraft dkraft_sr@yahoo.com
You are playing hole number 9 on the Sabal golf course. Your second shot ends up short of the bunker on the right side of the fairway just short of the green. You arrive at your ball and notice that one of the groups ahead of you failed to rake their foot prints in the bunker. This unraked bunker is on your line of play. Are you allowed to rake this bunker before you make your next stroke?
No. Rule 8.1 Player’s Actions That Improve Conditions Affecting the Stroke
To support the principle of “play the course as you find it,” this Rule restricts what a player may do to improve any of
these protected “conditions affecting the stroke” (anywhere on or off the course) for the next stroke the player will make:
• The lie of the player’s ball at rest,
• The area of the player’s intended stance,
• The area of the player’s intended swing,
• The player’s line of play, and
• The relief area where the player will drop or place a ball.
If you were to rake a bunker that is on your line of play, the Penalty for breach of Rule 8.1a: General Penalty two strokes.
Here is this month’s golf etiquette tip: Don’t be like the group that didn’t rake the bunker in the question above. Before leaving a bunker, players should carefully fill up and smooth over all holes and footprints made by them and any footprints made by others. The rake should be left in the bunker with the last six inches of the handle sticking out of the bunker.
The grants we’ve given to the various SW FL Veteran organizations have truly made a difference in lives. For a complete breakdown of these donations, please visit our website: hpvets.org. When presenting these checks, one comment that stuck with me was when the recipient said the money we provided actually “saved lives.” That statement was profound, and I wanted to share it with you. Without your avid support of our fund-raising efforts, those lives may have been lost. It’s been an honor and privilege to serve on the HPVA Board and I would encourage any HP Veteran to consider volunteering. The Board is always looking for new members. If interested, contact Mike Brake. Contact information is on our HPVA website. For any comments or suggestions, please email hpvamail@gmail.com
Should an Infusion Center patient be able to have tea and their nurse approves, they pour for those individuals as well. They also restock inventory supplies, and send in a report. The program is funded by the Lee Health Foundation.
Jane believes in volunteerism, and the Tea Cart program is the most gratifying thing she’s ever done. She loves it....as her friends can attest! Everyone is so happy to see them, and no one ever complains! A huge perk has been the friendship Connie and Jane have formed in the process!
Meet HP’s Senior Management Staff
Front row (L-R): Traci Irons-Izzo, General Manager; Heather Becht, Director of Human Resources; Kevin Ammon, Director of Facilities; and Ann Marie Pantos, Controller.
Back row (L-R): Dan Davis, Director of Security; Mike Lawver, Director of Tennis & Pickleball; Greg Kriesch, Director of Golf Course Operations; Daneille Brounce, Director of Marketing; Larry German, Food & Beverage Director; and Bob Kelly, Director of Golf. Not pictured: Krissy Blizzard, Health & Fitness Director; Jill Eaton, Director of Membership Services; and Joney Kelly, Association Director.
Triple D’s Luncheon
From Debbie Edwards: I organized a luncheon in the Palms Dining Room on March 19 for our Triple D’s golf gals, as many are departing in April. L-R: Andrea McGauley, Marlene Jarema, Jeaninne Monkowski, Debbie Edwards, Mary Locher, Linda Cappella, Pat Wentz, Diane Deming, Patt Rice, and Jeanne Clements. Sunday, May 12
Jane Balfour and her friend, Connie Martinez.
