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 […]
Grandezza Girl Friends News
What would you do if you were having chronic skin conditions? Well, if you were Deanna Wallin, a former nurse, you would foundNaples Soap Company. A Southwest Florida native, Deanna, worked in the healthcare industry for 15 years before opening her first retail store in Tin City in 2009. Today, Naples Soap Company operates 13 […]
UPCOMING MEETINGS AND EVENTS
A Traffic Safety Action Plan Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2025 10 am — 11:30 am Estero Park & Recreation Center 920 Corkscrew Palms Blvd,in Estero, Florida. Road safety has become an increasing concern for many residents in greater Estero. The speakers will invite attendees to participate and provide feedback. The presentation will look at the high-injury […]
Wellness Water
Envisioning the healing process at play, every drop of water I drank cured my body from the inside out. I adopted a powerful mindset as I worked with modern medicine to fight disease and restore my health after my cancer journey. I believed, without a doubt, that on a cellular level, my body was coming […]
Reader’s Corner
What are your first thoughts about elephants? Besides their being huge, powerful creatures with long trunks and floppy ears do you associate them with particular traits? The Memory of an Elephant by Alex Lasker is an epic story following the life of Ishi, a male bull elephant born in Kenya and his journey back home […]
The Overhead Shot, the Ultimate Put-Away
The overhead shot, often described as the ultimate put-away in tennis, is a skill that goes beyond raw power. It embodies precision, timing, and preparation-qualities every aspiring player should strive to master. From a tennis professional’s perspective, the overhead is not just about ending the point but also about setting it up intelligently. Picture this: […]
Holiday Cheer Spread at GirlFriends’ Luncheon
The talented Grandezza Singers performed their Holiday Concert during our December luncheon. It filled everyone with holiday cheer and got them into the festive holiday spirit. Congratulations to Peggy Sloan on winning the beautiful bracelet. This month we celebrated the birthdays of Deborah Foster, Denise Grabowski, Lyn Lundell, Mary Melhorn, Carol Navigate, Vicki Shaw, Marea […]
13th Annual Breaking Par for Education Set for February 1st & 2nd
Grandezza will again host this two-day event to benefit Estero High School Students. The “Murder Mystery” Theme for this year’s Gala should provide lots of intrigue and excitement. You won’t want to miss the fun, delicious cuisine and the incredible live and silent auction items. No doubt it will be a thriller and at the […]