Club News and Activities

After a very wet summer, we are getting ready to begin our new season at the beginning of October. Your 9-Hole Board has its usual selection of fun games and a few new ones this year. Here is your 9-Hole Board for the upcoming season: President – Ginny Minarchi Past President – Ruth Hockert Vice-President […]

Several months ago, I was doing research on the Sicilian Defense. A very strong player responded to my opening move of “e4” with “c5.” His move of “c5” is called the Sicilian Defense. It is usually played by strong players. (Bobby Fischer frequently played it.) My research indicates there is an excellent gambit to play […]

     Welcome Back, Ladies! It is time for some great golf and renewing friendships       after a great summer and fall where journeys were made and stories to tell!  The first        official league day is October 2nd, so we hope you are eager to make those birdies          and pars again.            Our “Welcome Back” with the 9 […]

November Luncheon Meeting The Fort Myers Women’s Connection will hold its November luncheon meeting on Thursday, Nov. 7th from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. in the Main Deck at the Helm Club. Doors open at 11:30 a.m. The cost is $35 inclusive and includes a delicious lunch, beverage, and chef’s specialty dessert. The luncheon features […]

Golf Course Rating Golf courses are required to be rated every ten years or any time a significant change is made to the layout of a given hole. In addition, in 2023 the United States Golf Association (USGA) updated their requirements for minimum yardage necessary for a golf course to be rated and use the GHIN […]

August 27, 2024 The end of summer is fast approaching. With the change in weather comes a change in the pace of activity in the community.  It appears our hope to reopen the Wheelhouse in early October may come about after all. While the challenges have been numerous, Captain Craig and Vantage Construction have pushed […]

What a summer! The weather has been all over the place. Normally throughout the summer we get sunny, hot, humid mornings which makes it seem like we’re playing tennis in a sauna. But this summer, there have been a lot of mornings where the courts have been washed out due to morning storms. Thank you, […]

Wedding Lynn Blaine’s nephew, Jim Thompson, married his longtime girlfriend, Aimee Zuchetti. The couple will live in Fort Myers. Jim’s window and doors company, ranked number one in Florida, will have a new office in Fort Myers. Newlyweds Jim and Aimee Travels Bob and Mary Ann Spry had a great weekend in Minnesota visiting their […]

I was amazed that the month of October is filled with national and global holidays and celebrations. In addition to the spooky revelry of Halloween, October’s schedule includes multiple national days, weekly observances, and monthly occasions. In total there can be up to six (6) occasions on any given day. Example: International Day of Non-Violence, […]