On The Cover

How lucky we are to live at The Landings! We get to hear our talented residents, many of them professional singers and musicians, perform for us throughout the year. The theme for this year’s Landings Spring Chorus was “Music of America” and included a sampling of the diversity of American music. Featured were Broadway classics […]

Our Artemis II Adventure

From left: Jeanne Walmsley, Tracie Herron, Roger and JoAnne Miller and Karen and Bob Ramsay had a memorable trip. “Have you ever been to an actual manned spacecraft launch?” Several of us were asking ourselves that question, when Tracie Herron announced that she never had either, but … ta da! Boeing, her employer, had offered […]

The Landings Chorus Shines

Maria Aponte has performed in all 26 years of the event’s existence. The Landings Chorus once again brought the community together in spectacular fashion with its “Music of America” concerts performed on March 31 and April 1. Musical director Lynn Cisky led the talented singers and musicians. The performances were filled with energy, nostalgia, and […]

Landings Donations Surpass the United Way Goal

From left: Mike and Donna Stryker, Holly Messinger, and Barbara Hartman celebrate the campaign’s success. What an incredible year for The Landings! This year Landings residents raised $87,833 for United Way Lee, Hendry, and Glades counties, surpassing the $70,000 goal. This remarkable achievement reflects the heart of our residents and the compassion that extends far […]

Ladies’ 9-Holer Golf

Both Carleen Burchett (left) and Peg Gifford scored a Hole in One on April 17. First and foremost, I must begin this article reporting two Hole in Ones on the same day, Friday, April 17 during 9-hole play. Carleen Burchett had her hole in one on #3 and Peg Gifford had hers on #14. Has […]

Fishing Club Annual Kids Tournament

What fun to close out the Easter weekend with the Kids Fishing Tournament! On Monday, April 6, 21 kids and their parents and grandparents got out of bed early to catch fish in the Helm Lake pond. The kids ranged in age from 18 months to 13 years old. Participants were: Charle Banker Lilian Banker […]

LLGA-18 Ladies’ Golf

Another exhilarating golf month is behind us. Our Wednesday mornings have been full of fun and great participation. “Beat the Pro” has been a tradition in our league for as long as I have been here and provides a fun time where we have challenged many a professional over the years. Pro Garrett Farmer had […]

Record Crowd for Scholarship Luncheon

The Alumnae Panhellenic of Lee County hosted its annual Scholarship Luncheon and Fashion Show at the Helm Club. A record 106 women attended the event with a “Leading Ladies” theme. Fashions were provided by Mainstream Boutique on Six Mile Cypress Drive, which offers stylish, reasonably priced apparel for every generation. The 27 silent auction items […]