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 […]
Grandezza GirlFriends Upcoming Events
Save the date! Here is the Grandezza GirlFriends line-up of upcoming events for 2026 – 2027.
Reader’s Corner – My Friends
Fredrik Backman is best known for A Man Called Ove, but you won’t be disappointed if you pick up My Friends. I’d recommend this book to anyone who had close friends in childhood — the kind of friendships that shaped a whole era of your life. That said, don’t be fooled into thinking this novel […]
Travel Corner – A Timeless Maine Village Worth Revisiting
Every summer, we celebrate our anniversary with a little excursion. This year we celebrated our 52nd anniversary with a return trip to Castine, Maine on Penobscot Bay, located on the midcoast, 138 miles north of Portland and 51 miles south of Bar Harbor. Castine is a beautiful historic village with breathtaking views and an incredible […]
Creating Your Whole Being Community
What creates a whole-being community, a place where people come together to enjoy the good life? Our well-being is shaped by many different factors and the ancient Greeks understood this well. Their gymnasiums were much more than places to exercise. They included lecture halls for learning, quiet spaces for reflection and meditation, and gathering areas […]
Reader’s Corner – Keeper of Lost Children
Keeper of Lost Children by Sadeqa Johnson is one of those books I did not want to put down. It is the poignant story of three characters whose lives are shaped by the aftermath of World War II, and it grew from Johnson’s extensive research for a previous book. Mabel T. Grammer, a journalist and […]
Sleep Well, Live Well
My phone gently reminds me each night at 9:30pm that it is time to wind down. By 10:00pm, I am usually fast asleep. A good night’s rest has always mattered to me, and over time, I have built a routine that supports it. My room is dark and cool, my bed is comfortable, and I […]