A significant contributor to our happiness is our social life. Being surrounded by family and friends can bring us great joy. Knowing you can pick up the phone to plan your next venture gives you something to look forward to. And in times of need, it leaves you supported by those around you. And when you extend your friendship out to others, it not only fills your heart but also the hearts of others, too. The world revolves around the relationships we have with each other.
Our community at Grandezza is filled with authentic and enriching friendships. I witness it every day as I enter the clubhouse, walk out to the pool, or among the other venues where people come to socialize, be active, and engage in fun. These are all components of our happiness.
I like to call it living the grand life, and I see this revolving around the clubhouse, the centerpiece of our community.
In this month’s issue, I spoke with members about the grand life they experience here at the club, and here is what they had to say.
LYNN BESETH YON AND DENNIS YON
My husband, Dennis, and I have been residents of the Grandezza Community since 2013, and we absolutely love living the “Grande” life here in retirement. There is truly so much to do, and we love it here!
Grandezza offers a wonderful, lively social scene. The Clubhouse is the heart of it all; we regularly gather with friends at the vibrant hub bar for food and drinks, served by the friendly staff. We’ve also enjoyed countless themed events in the main dining room over the years, complete with entertainment, dancing, and delicious meals. On Sundays, after church and golf, we always look forward to the delightful brunch in the dining area or on the Verandah.
Heritage has made significant improvements that have truly enhanced our lives and experiences at Grandezza. The new fitness center is absolutely wonderful—I’ve been learning to use the machines with Yvette. We also thoroughly enjoy our Championship Golf Course and appreciate the improvements Heritage and our Greens Crew have made over the past year. Dennis and I have always enjoyed participating in the golf events and groups here. Beyond playing golf, we cherish living on the 18th fairway, where we can watch wildlife, especially birds, observe golfers, and enjoy beautiful sunrises.
There’s so much more to say about our grand life here! We can walk out our door and be at the Resort Style Pool, hot tub, and Cabana in minutes. This is always the first stop our family and friends look forward to when they visit. We enjoy the live music, drinks, and food at the Cabana, along with games of bocce ball.
The convenient location of Grandezza is another major plus; we are just minutes from the airport, shopping centers, beaches, and so much more.
We are truly happy living in Grandezza, surrounded by friends and staff who feel like family.
GINA AND DAN HOWE
Many times in golf communities, if you don’t golf you are quite removed from the opportunity to meet and make new friends because you are not out on the course. Grandezza has so many other options and chances for making connections because of the group fitness classes, the gym, the events and dining venues, AND the Girlfriends group is where you can find the special interest groups that are tailored to your individual personal preferences. I was so impressed! I feel this is a great model of inclusiveness that all golf clubs could benefit from.
The community embraced my husband, Dan as a golfer, and he was immediately included in several long-time established groups, which was very gratifying for him. Our new neighbors in Saraceno have also been very kind, helpful, and embracing.
Overall, Grandezza has offered such a high-quality lifestyle that three of our friends/family members have now purchased homes since our arrival, and this is the truest testament to Grandezza’s unique environment.
MONICA AND BOB REESE
Bob and I have been living in Grandezza for ten years. We moved down from Pennsylvania. Upon arriving, we were excited to participate in the numerous activities available to us.
For me, tennis, the gym, and all the classes were exactly what I was looking for. At the gym, we have some excellent trainers who are well-qualified. I especially enjoy the gym fit class, learning the weights, and pushing myself to my limits. I have gained strength and improved my posture, and I love the camaraderie that comes with it. Monthly, our community hosts wellness presentations that are both interesting and informative. I enjoy attending them.
Bob enjoys the gym. He is a gym rat for sure. He has met many guys with whom he now has coffee a few times a week and enjoys meeting with them. He is an active tennis player and loves being out on the court with his fellow players, and the program that Dave leads. Bob is also a member of the tennis and fitness committee. He is extremely happy with not only the improvements made to the gym but also how quickly the renovations were completed. He is also appreciative that the club has implemented many suggestions made by the committee.
We are both so grateful for the family fun days and the easter egg hunt celebration.
Our grandchildren love them and look forward to them each time they visit.
ALICE FARLING
Danny and I thoroughly enjoy spending time with friends and neighbors at the clubhouse, whether it’s the hub bar, the ballroom, Bogey’s, the cabana, the fitness center, or the tennis courts. We view the clubhouse as the heart of our community. It’s great to be less than a mile from home yet partake in so many fun activities, meals, and drinks in a central location where we not only meet friends, but also where we spontaneously meet new people, many of whom eventually become friends! We feel fortunate to live in a community where there are so many activities and fun things to do and great people to do them with!
As the director of fitness and wellness, I am committed to promoting the well-being of our community. Wellness can come in many forms, from getting out and being active on the course, the courts, or in the classes. Wellness can stem from the education and resources we provide in our programming, as well as from simply getting out and enjoying a meal together with family and friends. As our social lives contribute to our overall happiness, we are honored that our clubhouse can be the centerpiece that brings everyone together, where we can all enjoy the Grande Life together.
My best wishes to your health and happiness.
Yvette
