Club News and Activities

The Grandezza Singers are delighted to present two holiday performances this December. Join us in the Ballroom on Tuesday, December 10 at 5:30 p.m. for an evening open to the Grandezza community, and on Wednesday, December 11 at noon for a special performance with the Grandezza GirlFriends. The Holiday Celebration will feature many beloved holiday […]

CELEBRATING 26 YEARS OF CREATIVITY, CONNECTION, AND COMMUNITY Each February, the Fort Myers River District transforms into a vibrant open-air gallery filled with color, creativity, and connection. For 26 years, ArtFest Fort Myers has brought our community together to celebrate the power of the arts and this year’s festival, happening February 6 to 8, 2026, […]

As a Reading Specialist this writer spent much of her professional time finding ways to enrich her students’ lives through books, so Monica Wood’s title immediately sparked my curiosity. But this novel is about much more than how simply to read or process a book. Violet Powell is a twenty-two-year-old who has been released early […]

YVETTE BERNOSKY, B.MS., DIRECTOR OF FITNESS & WELLNESS, THE CLUB AT GRANDÉZZA Boarding the plane, I felt a rush of excitement for the adventure ahead. Months of planning had built anticipation for a getaway filled with friends, travel and exploration; a perfect break from my daily routine. Arriving in Colorado, the brisk air and breathtaking […]

WELCOME BACK TO THE COURTS! Welcome back to beautiful Estero and to another great season of tennis at the Club at Grandezza! The courts are ready, the team is excited, and we can’t wait to see everyone back out there enjoying the game again. After some time away, it’s completely normal to need a few […]

In anticipation and preparation for our holiday performances, the Grandezza Singers have begun weekly Monday practices from 3:15 to 5 p.m. All are welcome to join us, no tryouts or requirements. Mark your calendars for our performances at the holiday concerts on Wednesday, Dec. 10 and Thursday, Dec. 11. In the meantime, just drop in […]

From the Grandezza’s own Sharmin Fairbanks McKenny comes Made to Last Forever: A Family. A House. A Nation, a captivating historical novel depicting Sharmin’s ancestral family and the widely known Fairbanks House built in 1637 in Dedham, Massachusetts, where Jonathan and Grace Fairbanks originally settled upon arrival from England. Rich in historical detail about life […]

As autumn settles in and many of you return to the courts after a summer or seasonal break, I want to take a moment to guide you back into your tennis routine thoughtfully and effectively. A layoff from the game—whether weeks or months—requires patience, focus, and a smart plan so that you can enjoy your […]