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Over the past three years, I’ve been carefully shaping Harmonize with Happiness, a program built on research, reflection and real-world practice. What started as a simple presentation has evolved into a dynamic, multi-part experience. With each passing year, I’ve deepened my study of the science of happiness, refined the visuals to spark curiosity and woven […]

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 […]

THE NEED TO REPLACE YOUR WEDGES PERIODICALLY One of the most overlooked areas of a player’s equipment is their wedges. Next to the putter, your wedge is likely the most used club. You should replace your wedges periodically because their performance degrades over time due to wear. Here’s why it’s important: WORN GROOVES REDUCE SPIN […]

A JOURNEY THROUGH SWITZERLAND: PEAKS, VILLAGES, AND MEMORIES High on my bucket list has always been a visit to Switzerland, and with this recent trip, I can finally check that one off. Traveling with Odysseys Travel, Mark and I came home with unforgettable memories of this high-altitude, breathtaking adventure. We arrived in Zurich, navigated our […]

In September the Girlfriends gathered for an intimate lunch in the small clubhouse dining room. Barbara Parsons, GirlFriends’ Secretary, reported that “It was very cozy and there was fabulous conversation.” Barb presented Pamela Williams with the bracelet and she led the celebration of Sara Locker’s birthday. We’ll be back to our regularly scheduled programing in […]

To place a classified ad Grandezza residents may e-mail [email protected]. An ad will run for THREE (3) MONTHS beginning with the first submission. Please inform us when the item has been sold or if you wish to have it deleted from the column. Also, you must notify us to continue an ad for an additional […]

The August board meeting will have a routine agenda as we return from our summer siestas. However, I am aware that we will probably have major items on the September agenda. Peter Dersley, our Infrastructure Director plans to have the report of the Master Association Bulk Cable Services Committee and Mickey Wheeler, our Treasurer expects […]

A significant contributor to our happiness is our social life. Being surrounded by family and friends can bring us great joy. Knowing you can pick up the phone to plan your next venture gives you something to look forward to. And in times of need, it leaves you supported by those around you. And when […]

WHY MOVEMENT, PREPARATION, AND CONTACT POINT MATTER MOST IN TENNIS If you’ve been taking lessons or playing regularly at the club, you’ve heard this from me more than once: “Move your feet. Attack the ball. Racket up, lock it in, block it.” These aren’t just tennis catchphrases—they are the fundamentals of consistent, effective shot-making. Let’s […]