Between The Palms VOL. 22 NO. 1
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JANUARY 2024
Welcome Back Party By Clark Broden Clarkbroden@gmail.com Photos by Clark Broden and Jane Breisch 200 members attended the Welcome Back Party in the Palms Dining Room on Saturday evening, November 4.
Back row (L-R): Grant Brenan, Nancy & Mike Bonner, Brent & Peggy Scobie, and Joe Kispal. Front row (L-R): Faith Brenan, Andy White, April Kispal, and Michelle Watt.
They were greeted at the door by Larry German and servers with a free glass of rum punch. The menu buffet included jumbo shrimp cocktail, mini lobster rolls, curry chicken kabobs, bacon wrapped scallops, carved lamb with mint jelly and carved beef tenderloin. Yum!
L-R: Sparky & Mary Scharlatt, Jackie & Charlie Rechel, Dave & Jane Balfour, Trudy Miller and Bob McLaughlin.
Music was provided by the popular music group Double Dare who had dancers rocking all night long.
L-R: Ginny & Blair Tullis, Bruce & Pat Fisher, Barb & Roger Haberer, Jane & Bob Breisch, and Clark Broden. Welcome Back Party on page 2
Oh, What a Night! By Mary Scharlatt maryscharlatt@aol.com You may have noticed the huge crowd in the Clubhouse portico on Sunday, November 26, when we lit up the night sky at our 16th Annual Tree Lighting Ceremony. All were dazzled by the lights, sirens, bells, and whistles as Mr. and Mrs. S. Claus were delivered in style to the stage, courtesy of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office. Sgt. Jevon Matthews and Lt. Angelo Vaughn are exemplary representatives of the Sheriff’s Community Response Unit. Their huge personalities, kind nature, wit, and enthusiasm, made them an instant hit with our Lee County Sheriff Office members (L-R): Lt. Angelo Vaughn; members and guests. Isabella, who graciously served The Deputies surprised the ice cream from “What’s the those attending by Scoop;” and Sgt. Jevon Matthews. not only bringing the
Members lined up for free ice cream cones! Committee members standing (L-R): John Jedd, Bill Thornton, Michelle Nealon, Jane Balfour, Shannon & Dan McNamara, George Smothers,F & B Manager Larry German, and Sharon Patalino. Seated (L-R): Kitty Jedd, Melody Smothers, Mary Scharlatt, Pat Thornton, and GM Traci Irons Izzo. Not pictured: Vince and Mary Ann Maisano.
Sheriff’s ice cream truck “What’s the Scoop?” to offer complimentary treats to our 400+ attendees, but also giving away coffee mugs, holiday ornaments, and Junior Deputy Badges to the children. It was both a wonderful experience and a pleasure to work with these dedicated professionals! The Fifth Avenue Quartet led the group in Christmas carols which preceded the countdown to the lighting Oh, What a Night! on page 3
A Sea of Red and Green Photos by Mason Kiernan. Colorful seasonal outfits in red and green dotted both golf courses at HP’s annual Christmas Scramble held Sunday, December 3. A full field of 288 players hit the links for some festive competition. There were four flights on each course, with the top four teams in each flight winning $100, $90, $70 and $60 respectively in pro shop credit. A Sea of Red and Green on page 2 Between The Palms
L-R: Mike & Denise Canestrano, and Joanne & Tony Barbetta.
L-R: Larry & Ellen Mels, and Joy & Len Addley.
L-R: Janice Cox, Ed & Nancy Dawes, and Fred Cox.
L-R: Fred Walkington, Mike Heiligenberg, Mary Padgett, and Jane Walkington.
L-R: Tom Zentmeyer, Joleen McFadden, Mary Griep, and Ed Passineau.
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