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 […]
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 […]