Between The Palms VOL. 21 NO. 12
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Another Seabreeze Publication
DECEMBER 2023
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Big Brothers/Big Sisters Tennis Event By Lillyanna Peniza lpeniza59@gmail.com On Saturday September 23, the HPTA and HPPA invited Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Sun Coast to the 7th annual HP/BBBS Tennis/Pickleball event. The kids and their mentors, along with HP volunteers, got the chance to play tennis and pickleball under the instruction of HP’s pros. The day was capped off with a pizza party, treats, beverages, and a raffle, which included tennis rackets, pickleball paddles, and balls donated by HPTA and HPPA members. HP staff made the event fun for the kids, with beginner level instruction and a skills competition. Big Brothers/Big Sisters Tennis Event on page 2
L-R: Lillyanna Peniza and Jamie Unger.
L-R: Crispen (HP junior) and Jadon (little brother).
Event participants.
L-R: Rae (little sister) and Janda (big sister)
L-R: Adalynn and Sofia (HP juniors).
4-year-old Nova (employee grandchild).
Darnell (little brother).
Erica (little sister).
Thanks for Your Support By Rich Jenkins, Commander, HPVA richjenkins43@gmail.com Photos by Jane Breisch, Editor The HPVA Board thanks all of you who supported us by participating in our 8th Annual fund-raising golf tournament on October 29. Support was provided by, not only the 228
L-R: David & Chris Grusczynski, and Dawn & Steven Vanderhill.
who played, but also from those who purchased golf balls for the helicopter drop; who sponsored holes by purchasing signs either in memory of a Veteran or for advertisement; who volunteered their services; Bob Kelly, our Pro Shop and bag staff personnel; Larry German and the wait staff; Jane Breisch for photos; and to anyone I may have failed to mention. Without everyone’s efforts we would not have
L-R: Karen & Gary Buckler, and Stan & Mary Pat Urbanik.
L-R: Julia & John Whitney, Melissa Scully, and Carol Ann Wentzell.
been able to donate $10,000 to PGA Hope. We presented a check to them during our post tournament luncheon and silent auction. For information about PGA Hope, and why
Check presentation to PGA Hope (L-R): Paul O’Connell, Bill Brophy, Steve Waugh (of PGA Hope), Rich & Barb Jenkins, Kathy & Steve Hall, Mike Brake, and Roger Moyer. Thanks for Your Support on page 2
Halloween Shenanigans By Clark Broden, Clarkbroden@gmail.com A couple of ghosts, a pumpkin, a King and Queen, Three Blind Mice, Spider-Man, the Lone Ranger, a Gangster, and a Flapper or two were among the great looking costumes worn by the 85 fun-loving members at the annual Halloween Party held in the Palms Dining Room October 31. Between The Palms
They were treated to a bountiful buffet consisting of three entrees and an array of delectable desserts. The revelers enjoyed dancing to the music of Mirage. PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID FT MYERS FL PERMIT 751
1st place prize winners David and Kim Gaddie as Renaissance King and Queen.
2nd place prize winners Ric and Carol Anello as Ghost Dusters
3rd place prize winners Linda Cappella (flapper) and Anthony Plevniak (gangster) with servers Dado and Mari from Montenegro, who also handed out the prizes.
Halloween Shenanigans on page 3