Grab your racket! Make a difference!
It’s not often that you have the chance to share the court with Grand Slam champions while making a difference for kids with cancer. For the past 15 years, Madisen’s Match has done just that, and we invite you to join us on March 15 and 16 to Grab Your Racket and Make a Difference! […]
Celebrations of March
March is another month with diverse celebrations that range from cultural and religious festivals to significant observances that impact daily life. Some of the most well-known holidays in March include St. Patrick’s Day, International Women’s Day, Holi, and Daylight Savings Time. St. Patrick’s Day (March 17) One of the most widely celebrated holidays in March […]
Grandezza GirlFriends
It was a 60’s and 70’s theme for our February luncheon and our GirlFriends dressed accordingly in go-go boots, bell bottoms, psychedelic dresses, mod mini skirts and hippie accessories. They danced the afternoon away to the tunes by Elvis, Neil Diamond, Frank Sinatra and Bruno Mars thanks to the talented David Morin. While David is […]
Steps to Help Avoid Injury on the Tennis Court
I hope this month’s message finds you all in good spirits and enjoying our beautiful SWFL weather. As we all know with age comes wisdom but also a growing list of aches, pains, and injuries. When returning to the courts after some time away it is essential you do so with care to avoid re-injury. […]
Reader’s Corner
If you enjoyed reading Mark Twain’s classic The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn years ago and remember some of the situations that Huck got into, this reader recommends Percival Everett’s James, 2024 winner of the National Book Award for Fiction. James is a retelling of Mark Twain’s classic story but with a new 21st Century take. […]
Spring Concert & Fundraising Event
MARCH 28, 2025 MARCH 28, 2025 Mark your calendars now for March 28th at 5:30 PM in the Grand Ballroom. The Grandezza Singers will take the stage with an expanded repertoire of long-time favorites and a few surprises. Even more of your friends have become members, expanding the overall sound of the group. Spring also […]
Celebrate the 1940s Woman on March 22
You may be a woman of the 1940s or perhaps your mother or grandmothers were. Regardless, your life as a woman was changed by these times and these women who were immersed in the turmoil of a nation at war and who stepped up in ways never imagined before. Join us for the March 22 […]
Celebrating The Holidays Of February
February is often associated with love and a little of winter’s chill in sunny Florida. While it is a month filled with diverse holidays that reflect cultural, historical, and seasonal themes, it offers something for just about everyone to celebrate. VALENTINE’S DAY (FEBRUARY 14) Valentine’s Day is perhaps the most well-known February holiday. Rooted in […]
Did You Know?
APPLE PIE ISN’T FROM AMERICA. Apple pie has long been emblematic of wholesome Americana. There’s even a saying tying the dessert to U.S. culture: “as American as apple pie.” But the classic treat actually originated across the ocean, in 14th-century England. The first known record of an apple pie recipe was in The Forme of […]
World Handicap System Changes
In 2004 the governing bodies of golf made some changes that most golfers might not be fully aware of. They changed how a player posts a round between 10 and 17 holes. They have also started the push for players to post their scores hole by hole. Severalagencies in the World Handicap System require players […]