Club News and Activities

JUSTIN AND SOME LEAGUE MEMBERS It appears that the first month of official league has been a busy time for our ladies with a popular “Team” event to start the season. Rain and hurricane winds have not made it easy for our golf crew trying to keep the course in play. Maybe a good book […]

Our new season officially started October 1st. We continue to meet in the same room at the Helm/Bridge Room. Our meeting time remains the same: Tuesdays 10 a.m. to noon. There isn’t much news to report about club summer meetings. We did have at least two to three players come each week. Our club champion, […]

WISHING JUSTIN ALL THE BEST AS HE MOVES ON TO ESTERO COUNTRY CLUB The Landings 9-Holers were excited to host a KISS Event (Keep It Simple Summer). These events are offered through the off season at various golf clubs in the area. They are social scrambles with a lunch that follows and provide those that […]

JAKE AND ELWOOD BLUES: MEN ON A MISSION! The date for the Landings cornerstone entertainment event of the season is set! Saturday, February 22, 2025, brings the 13th annual Landings Music Festival to the driving range with a fresh lineup of shows and new offerings of food and beverage. This year’s event will be very […]

The Landings community is pleased to continue the decades-long celebration of live Christmas music, produced and performed by Landings residents. It will be presented Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, December 3 and 4, 2024, in the Helm Club Main Deck. With the retirement of beloved Chorus Director Herchel Avra, and the large Landings ensemble chorus on […]

THE LANDINGS YACHT, GOLF & TENNIS CLUB MISSION STATEMENT The purpose of the Happy Landings magazine is to record and celebrate events in the lives of individuals and the life of the community. Deadline: Articles for the Happy Landings newsletter will be accepted until noon on the 4th of each month and should be e-mailed […]

On September 1st, Herchel Avra officially retired after 12 exciting years leading the group of 50 plus members. “I love the Landings Chorus and especially all those who are members now and those who have moved on in their life’s journey. It was the hardest thing I have done here at the Landings to retire […]

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 […]