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PANDA-MONIUM! CLOSE ENCOUNTERS IN CHENGDU AND WOLONG If you are going to China, and you’re as smitten as we are by adorable giant pandas, you must go to Chengdu in the western Sichuan province. With its dense bamboo forests, this cool, wet, mountainous region is home to forty of China’s sixty-seven panda reserves. There are […]

The GirlFriends ventured out to The Club at Pelican Preserve for their July luncheon. A good time was had by all. Terri Brown was the lucky winner of the bracelet. Our Talk Play Stay interest group keeps busy all summer long. The photo is from an outing to The Rookery at Shadow Wood where they […]

For over hundred years the Brooklyn Bridge has been recognized as an iconic symbol of New York and an example of American ingenuity and innovation. The Engineer’s Wife, a novel by Tracey Enerson Wood, examines the significant role that Mrs. Emily Warren Roebling, the wife of the chief engineer of the Brooklyn Bridge Project, had […]

CHECK YOUR HAND POSITION FOR CONSISTENCY IN TENNIS One of the simplest yet most misunderstood fundamentals in tennis is the position of your hands in relation to the racket. You’ve probably heard your pro say, “Keep your hands in front,” or “Don’t break your wrists!” But why? And more importantly, how? Let’s break it down. […]

In June, the GirlFriends luncheon was held at Niblick in the West Bay Club. A special thank you goes to Kathy Gallo for the photos and to Alice Farling for presenting the bracelet to the lucky winner, Betty Harper. Do you stay in Grandezza year-round? If so, you may be interested in joining the Talk […]

Golf is a game of precision, consistency, and feel. While players often obsess over club heads, shafts, and balls, one of the most overlooked components of a golfer’s setup is also one of the most crucial—the grip. Regripping your clubs might not seem like a top priority, but it can have a significant impact on […]

Grandézza’s team of professional trainers and instructors are not only dedicated to you and your results, but are driven by passion. I couldn’t be any prouder of our fitness and wellness department, as we function like a family. And, I couldn’t be more honored to work with such individuals who truly care about the Grandézza […]

Yvette Bernosky, B.Ms., Director of Fitness & Wellness, The Club at Grandézza I could feel my body rocking back and forth with a gentle, peaceful energy. As I led this meditation on self-love, I was speaking from a state of transcendence. Inspired by my spirit, the words flowed naturally from me to the others in […]

The Smarter Way to Be Aggressive: Placing Big Shots in Conservative Targets When we talk about aggressive tennis, it’s easy to imagine line-painting winners, risky angles, and highlight-reel shots. But here’s the truth: the best aggressive players in the world aren’t trying to hit the lines. They’re hitting aggressive shots—yes —but aiming for conservative targets. […]

Marjan Kamali’s The Lion Women of Tehran is a compelling exploration of family, identity, and courage set against the backdrop of Iran’s complex social and political landscape. Kamali, known for her nuanced storytelling in novels like The Stationery Shop delivers a powerful narrative that highlights key historical events in Iran, such as the Westernization under […]