Club News and Activities

The Ohio Club had its ANNUAL welcome back dinner on January 24! Bob Nudo served as emcee of the event, and Gary Swisher shared a prayer of blessings for the food and gratitude for those in attendance. Oh, and, also for the National Championship title won by the Buckeyes. Then, forty-five Buckeyes enjoyed delicious meals […]

You don’t know what tannins are, and you don’t know if you’ll enjoy a full-bodied wine or a blend, but you want to order a bottle of vino to celebrate a special occasion. You’ve heard of a sommelier, but you really don’t know if he’ll be able to help you. What is a sommelier anyway, […]

On February 12, fifty members of the Herons Glen Chorus went to the Calusa Harbour Senior Living Center to serenade the residents. The chorus sang seven of the songs they will be presenting at their annual concert on March 23.

LAURA FOGERTY FROM DAMSELS IN DEFENSE, JANET KERNS, AND MARY LOU PIEROZZI THREATEN AN IMAGINARY ATTACKER WITH THEIR LIGHTED TASERS. Personal safety was the theme for the Socialites’ February luncheon meeting. Mary Lou Pierozzi introduced Laura Fogerty, who came to talk to the members about ways to protect themselves in public. Representing Damsels in Defense, […]

FIRST PLACE – MARYANN SIMPSON, DIANE LOUGHLIN, AND LINDA KUHN The third Herons Glen Jigsaw Puzzle Competition, hosted by the Residents Events Committee, took place on Saturday, January 25, and it was a nail-biting event. Ten teams of randomly selected puzzlers worked on identical 500-piece puzzles of a General Store. Prizes were awarded to the […]

When Mary Koenig opened her house for her annual Pretty in Pink Jewelry Party on January 28, she had no idea the event would not only raise over $1,000 but also reach beyond Herons Glen and into the hearts of new and old friends. Mary’s house backs up to the 14th tee box of Magnolia […]

On Thursday, February 13, over 125 members of our rapidly growing HG Travel Club met in the Ballroom to hear Dr. Norma Hudson’s experiences of living and working in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for 35 years. For clarity, she is my “younger” sister, as she emphasizes, not “little” sister. Norma began her educational career […]

You’ve heard it coming, seen the flamingos, maybe tasted the baked goods or bought some raffle tickets, and wondered how there could be yet another ad for Pretty in Pink. Now it’s right around the corner— the climax of the annual fundraiser sponsored by the Herons Glen Ladies’ Golf Associations. March 19 starts off with […]

On February 12, Alpha Delta Mu (ADM) inducted four new members: Cathy Barbal, Maureen McCarren, Karen Katz and Vicki Reid. Present at the induction ceremony were Ruth Poster, Terry Rosen, Cathy Barbal, Cheri Brandt, Candace Huetteman, Maureen McCarran, Elaine Quillian, Trisha Chesnov, Karen Katz, Mary Porter, Vicki Reid, and Clara Reta.

DALE SPAIN AND GLORIA SELANDER Nine Alpha Delpha Alpha Sisters traveled to Hearts and Homes for Veterans on Thursday, February 13. Dale Spain, Director, gave us a tour of the entire facility. The new warehouse manager was also available for a tour of the warehouse. Following the tours, we went to their conference room for […]