Club News and Activities

Witnessing the Engineering Marvel of the Panama Canal Bruce and I were ready to continue traveling the world, so we boarded the Viking Mars cruise ship at Port Everglades in Fort Lauderdale on February 7th, 2025 and set sail on our Panama Canal adventure. The trip began with two relaxing days at sea enjoying classical […]

In May, our guest speaker from St. Matthew’s House, Hillary Lemaster, spoke about how they take those in need from crisis to contributors. They are growing their services to ensure that no one experiencing hunger, homelessness or addiction is alone. Grandezza has generously and faithfully supported the work of St. Matthew’s House for many years […]

The Power of Spin—Why It’s Essential and How to Use It in Your Game Spin is one of the most powerful tools in tennis, influencing everything from control and consistency to power and deception. If you watch the pros, you’ll see spin on nearly every shot. But spin isn’t just for the elite—it’s a skill […]

Hill of Secrets, a debut novel by Reuters journalist Galina Vromen, takes place in the Los Alamos, New Mexico in 1943. The novel focuses on the lives of people brought to a remote desert by the U.S. Government to secretly develop the deadliest weapon of war. Although, the key characters in the book are fictional, […]

In April, the GirlFriends wrapped up their season with a visit from Golden PAWS Assistance Dogs. Golden PAWS is a nonprofit organization that promotes independence for combat-wounded veterans, first responders, and children with life changing disabilities through partnership with skilled assistance dogs. One of the doggies, Roxie, came along as a special guest. Ladies, once […]

The Grandezza Singers recently wrapped up their 6th Season with their spring concert and fundraiser on March 28th in the Grandezza ballroom. The concert was the culmination of many rehearsals and creative efforts from the group. The repertoire featured classics like “Blue Moon” and “Singin’ in the Rain” to more contemporary hits like “Hallelujah,” “It’s […]

As life events have struck my heart, Dr. Gabor Mate’s five levels of compassion have helped me understand the deep compassion I feel for humanity. HUMAN COMPASSION In the wake of recent tragedies, I can’t help but feel compassionate for the people in California who lost everything in the fires, the people in North Carolina […]

One of the most overlooked yet essential elements of a strong tennis game is shoulder rotation. Whether you’re hitting a forehand, backhand, or serve, proper shoulder movement is the key to unlocking effortless power, improved accuracy, and a fluid stroke. WHAT IS SHOULDER ROTATION? Simply put, shoulder rotation refers to the turning of your upper […]

ANTARCTICA CAPTURED OUR HEARTS I must confess: Not that long ago, I was not all that interested in visiting Antarctica. Ice and penguins and 7th continent bragging rights. Uh huh. What’s all the fuss? WELL! Antarctica captured my heart and I already long to return. My adult daughter, Regan, and I were among 365 guests […]