Shine Your Light
Struggling to decide what to do, I let countless scenarios run through my mind. On the first day, my thoughts were filled with doubt. Who am I to teach them about happiness? I wondered. I could not begin to comprehend what it must be like to live with visual impairment or face the possibility of […]
Reader’s Corner – Mad Mabel
Mad Mabel by Sally Hepworth is more than a simple story about an opinionated cranky eighty-one-year-old woman. From the first page, this reader was drawn in by the dark statement in the prologue: “It’s interesting to note that there are two groups of people, who are rarely, if ever, suspected of murder. These groups are […]
GirlFriends Kicks Off the New Season
GirlFriends kicked off the new season with two informative speakers from our neighbors at FGCU. Aimee McLaughlin, Director of University Relations, who connects the community and university to support student success reminded us that free class audits for seniors are available at FGCU and there are plenty of ways to get involved. Furthermore, you can […]
Grandezza GirlFriends Upcoming Events
Save the date! Here is the Grandezza GirlFriends line-up of upcoming events for 2026 – 2027.
Cook’s Corner – Roasted Butternut Squash Soup With Apples & Blue Cheese
In fall I begin to think about the beautiful harvest of squashes. As much as I love acorn squash, spaghetti squash, Hubbard squash, turban squash and pie pumpkins, my favorite is butternut squash. For Thanksgiving we always start our meal with a bowl of roasted butternut squash soup. Here’s the recipe– I hope you enjoy […]
Grandezza Singers – Mark Your December Calendar!
Friday, December 18th, 5:00 PM The Grandezza Singers’ Holiday Season Performance Under the Direction of Carl Marucci
Grandezza Singers – Calling All Singers!
Calling ALL Singers! No experience needed. 1st Rehearsal: Monday, November 2 at 3:15, The Club at Grandezza. Everyone who loves to sing is welcome to participate! Rehearsals each Monday in the Formal Dining Room. Questions: Call Don Platt, 202.669.9835.
Readers Corner – HUM
HUM is a thought-provoking novel by Helen Phillips set in the near future where robots called “hums” (as in “humanoid”) constantly monitor everyone and perform jobs previously done by humans. While the novel depicts a dystopian world changed by AI technology, it’s focus is on an enduring human need for love, family, and identity. The […]
Wherever I May Be – The Omega Institute
A gentle sense of ease filled me as I stepped back onto campus. Memories of the previous year came rushing back, along with the excitement of immersing myself once again in nature, deep learning and meaningful connection. Upon arrival, I paused at the Board of Hope. Filled with handwritten notes from guests, it offered a […]
Cook’s Corner – Corn Chowder
As the fall harvest winds down, my northern friends probably have a surplus of vegetables they need to use. Michelle and I just spent the weekend in Northeast Ohio (my former home), and I’m proud to say our favorite crop is coming in beautifully. We are known for Sweet Corn. It’s like candy smothered with […]