Shell Point Life March 2013

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Vol. 8 Issue 3

FORMEROVERSEASMISSIONARIESSHARE THEIRSTORIES

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SENIOR PASTOR BEGINSMINISTRY AT THE

VILLAGE CHURCH

NEW MANON CAMPUS

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“Don’t bealarmed,” he said.“You are looking

for Jesus theNazarene, who

was crucified. Hehas risen! He isnot here. See theplace where they

laid Him.”Mark 16:6

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Most of us heard the samequestion when we wereyounger, “What do you want to bewhen you grow up?” You may haveresponded with a career choicethat seemed exciting to you: astro-naut, lion tamer, supermodel. Orperhaps you were more interestedin helping people: doctor, fireman, teacher.Chances are, you had a few ideas of thingsyou would like to do when it came time tochoose a profession.

Imagine knowing what you wanted todo with your life by the time you were inmiddle school. I met some residents lastmonth who knew from a very early age, withcomplete certainty, that they were called tointernational missions. Their stories allbegan in a similar fashion – they were capti-vated by presentations made at theirchurches by visiting missionaries. And whileeach of them had very different experiencesall over the globe, they have all maintaineda passion for their first true calling. Their sto-ries begin on page 3.

Sometimes, a calling can change. JimGraham (Sundial) knew he was called to thepriesthood by the time he was in secondgrade. He remained steadfast in his dream togive himself wholly to God, and pursued themonastic life of a trappist monk. But after 22

years at the abbey, his perspectivechanged. Read the full story begin-ning on page 38.

Oftentimes, a calling to servethe Lord comes when it is leastexpected. For example, Rev.Andrew Hawkins, senior pastor ofThe Village Church, dreamed of

becoming a college basketball coach.Opening his eyes to his future, he transi-tioned his focus and became a university pro-fessor. As he and his wife, Jean, became moreinvolved in their local church, the Lord ledthem to more significant ministry. Turn topage 13 to read Andy’s story and learn howhe was called to serve at The VillageChurch.

This issue of Shell Point Life also includesinformation about Holy Week services,Easter dining options, the upcoming Dive-in Dinner Party, LifeQuest, HealthConnections, The Academy of LifelongLearning, the annual Fashion Show, theSeason of Praise Concert Series, the ShellPoint Concert Series, and much more. Withall of these options to get out and enjoy thecommunity, it seems like the question,“What do you want to be when you growup,” has transitioned to, “What do you wantto do when you are retired?” Enjoy everymoment!

ANSWERING THE CALLBy Rochelle Cherniawski, editor

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Rev. Andrew Hawkins and his wife Jean, began their service to The Village Church inFebruary 2013.

“Don’t bealarmed,” he said.“You are looking

for Jesus theNazarene, who

was crucified. Hehas risen! He isnot here. See theplace where they

laid Him.”Mark 16:6

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Shell Point Retirement Commu nity was

established in 1968 by The Christian and

Missionary Alliance Foundation. Through the years, the community

has grown to more than 2,300 residents representing every walk of life.

Now, 45 years later, the foundational principles of the organization remain

centered around the commitment to serve God and care for His people.

This month, Shell Point Life caught up with some missionaries who served

around the world before making Shell Point their home.

Shell Point Residents Recall Experiences

from the

Mission Field

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By Rochelle Cherniawski

Elsie Barney (Turban)felt the Lord leading

her to missions work at ayoung age when she hearda missionary from Chinaspeak at her church. Whenshe met Linwood Barney at TaylorUniversity, she found that he also had aninterest in missions. The pair were marriedin 1946 and served at a church in Palisade,New Jersey, while applying to enter themission field.

While waiting for an assignment, theywere sent to Oklahoma University for lin-guistics training. “We studied with theWycliffe workers who were schooled inworking with unwritten languages.”

In 1950, Elsie and Linwere sent to France withtheir 16-month-old and 2-month-old daughters tostudy the French language.Just 14 months later, they

settled in Xieng Khouang, Laos.“Thousands of Hmong people had cometo the Lord in this area. It was necessaryto communicate the Gospel to them intheir own language, which was unwritten.Our task was to reduce this language to awritten form.”

With no interpreter to help them com-municate with the Hmong people, Elsie andLin began their work by pointing to thingsand doing their best to record what they

heard. “It was essentially learning anew language from scratch. Wewould write everything down pho-netically on note cards in anattempt to get a general vocabulary.Reducing the language to writingwas an extremely difficult task.Many mistakes were made and

many strange and funny situations devel-oped in the course of the challenge. Wedepended on the Lord and He faithfully ledand guided us all the way.”

Their efforts began to come togetherwhen they made connections with otherswho were doing similar work. “A col-league who was an excellent linguist wasworking among another tribe in Laos.Then the Lord led us to a Catholic priestwho was also working on recording theHmong language.”

The three men compared notes andthey developed the Romanized PopularAlphabet. It is still used today by theHmong people throughout the world.

Their language work was turned over tomissionaries in Thailand who were able totranslate the Bible into the Hmong lan-guage. “Many missionaries were involved inestablishing the Hmong people inChristianity,” said Elsie. “We praised theLord for his faithfulness. It was a challengingtime, but we were thankful for the opportu-nity to serve in a small but meaningful way.”

Above: Elsie’s daughters posewith two Hmong girls in the yardof their home on the side of amountain in Xaing Khoung. TheHmong people loved spendingtime with the girls. Left: Elsieshowing off the beauty of a tradi-tional pleated skirt made by theHmong people.

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Just before the fall of their station toCommunist forces, Elsie and Lin wereordered to evacuate to Dalat, Vietnam. “Wecontinued working on the language, butwere never able to return to our station ona permanent basis.”

When Elsie and Lin returned to thestates in 1954, Lin was asked to teach mis-sions at St. Paul Bible School, now CrownCollege. He also worked on his master’s anddoctorate in cultural anthropology at theUniversity of Minnesota. “We wished we hadthat training before we went!” laughed Elsie.

While living in Minnesota, Elsie com-pleted her bachelor of arts in English litera-ture at Bethel College. Five years later, theAlliance asked Lin to join an innovativenew program at the Nyack campus for train-ing forthcoming missionaries. “It was calledThe Jaffray School of Missions.”

What began with six students, turned intothe present Alliance Theological Seminary.Elsie said, “Lin was with them for 28 years.”

During that time, Elsie taught in thethird grade public schools and worked withthe female students at Nyack.

Right before he retired in 1988, Lin pre-sented a diploma to the first Hmong to grad-uate from the Alliance Theological Seminary.“That was his greatest joy,” recalled Elsie.

Following retirement, Elsie and Lin pur-chased a home in Fort Myers. They movedto Shell Point in 1994.

In 2000, Lin was asked to speak at the 50-year celebration of the Hmong coming toknow the Lord. “He was not well at thattime,” shared Elsie. “So I was asked to fill infor him. There were 14,000 Hmong peoplethat met in the Target Center in Minneapolis,Minnesota, for the event. The event wassponsored by the Hmong district of theC&MA. There are many Hmong C&MAchurches in the United States today. How theHmong came to know the Lord and how theywere able to come to the United States arewonderful stories about God’s grace and lovefor the amazing Hmong people.”

Lin passed away nine years ago after fac-ing the challenge of Alzheimer’s disease. “Iwas very grateful for the support and comfortthat was offered by Shell Point and TheVillage Church during those strenuous years.”

Elsie remains active in the communityby attending Bible studies and helping withweekly vespers services in the memory careunit at the Pavilion. Keeping in touch withfriends and family also keeps her busy.“Seeking to grow in faith and the knowledgeof our Lord and His word remains a priorityin my life.” •

Jim and Ruth Riccitelli(Cellana) grew up 600

miles apart, but each remem-bers the moment theybecame interested in mis-sions. Ruth was 12 years oldwhen a missionary fromAfrica spoke at her church in Ohio. Jimwas 14 years old when a missionary fromVietnam spoke at his church in New Jersey.He recalled, “I told the Lord right thenthat I was willing to go anywhere, but Iwanted to go to Indochina.”

The pair just missed one another atNyack, as Ruth graduated in 1944 and Jimstarted in 1945. After graduating fromNyack, Ruth went to Canada to completea medical missionary course where shelearned how to pull teeth, deliver babies,and complete various medical roles thatmight be needed in the mission field.

Upon the completion of the training,Ruth got a job as a deaconess at Jim’s homechurch in New Jersey. Jim and Ruth met inDecember of 1945. “I was at Nyack at thetime, but I made many trips home to seeher,” he shared. “We had a nice date at

Christmastime, and I pro-posed in January! But we didwait a year and a half beforewe got married.”

Jim and Ruth bothknew they wanted to domissions work. Jim wanted

to serve in Indochina and Ruth wanted toserve in Africa. So after two years of mar-riage and the arrival of their first child, theyapplied and left the location up to the Lord.“In the 1950s when we were ready to go out,they weren’t sending any missionaries toVietnam because of all of the conflict there.So, we were sent to Africa,” said Jim.

The couple planned to serve for life,

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JiM &RuThRiCCiTelli

Above: Jim worked with a language translatornamed Duba. Although Duba was almost com-pletely blind, Jim would read the New Testa-ment to Duba in the Dioula language, and Dubawould give the sentence back to Jim in his lan-guage, Bwamu. Because the two languageswere so different, they would have to discussthe best way to present it.

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and started their mission work with a yearin Paris to learn French. When they arrivedin Burkina Faso, however, they quickly real-ized they would need more than anunderstanding of the French lan-guage to communicate with theirtribe. “We worked with one of 73tribes in a country that is about thesize of the state of Colorado,”explained Jim. “Each tribe had itsown language and there was not anycommunication among the differenttribes. To communicate with ourtribe and preach, we had to learntheir language. We didn’t go thereprepared to tackle language.”

Fortunately, Jim knew someonewho could help. His English teacherfrom college, now a missionary inLaos, communicated with Jim viapostal mail to explain certain things to lookfor. “He taught me how to group words inorder to reduce the language to writing. Itwas a very unusual language. It was tonal.One day, somebody said, ‘Jesus is our helper,’and it was delivered to the tune of the firstline of ‘Old MacDonald Had a Farm.’Eventually, I was able to reduce thelanguage to writing.”

Understanding the tonal natureof the language came naturally to

Jim’s musical side. “I taught myself to playpiano at age 13 and went on to play theorgan, violin, and oboe. I was able to usethose skills to create a hymn book for thetribe, pairing tone with tune.”

While supervising 13 churches in theirtribal area, Jim preached and Ruth led ladiesmeetings. “She also handled our back doordispensary,” said Jim.

One of Ruth’s roles was helping deliverbabies. In time, she found that many of thewomen in the tribe were unable to havechildren. “About 75 percent of the womenin our tribe could not have babies due tosocial diseases.”

Meanwhile, she found that there wereother tribes that had unwanted babies. So,she helped organize an adoption systemamong the tribes. She shared, “It used tobe unheard of. Before, they would let ababy die because they didn’t know how to

take care of it. Wecommunicatedwith pastorsfrom differenttribes to organ-ize adoptionsand we wouldbuy bottles

and powdered milk, which were totally newconcepts for African mothers. But, manyended up wanting multiple adoptions. Itwas very rewarding.”

During their time in Burkina Faso, theirown family had grown from one child to five.And one of the biggest challenges they facedwas sending their children to school in a dif-ferent country. “At that time, we were notallowed to homeschool the children,”explained Ruth. “We sent them to a schoolwhere we wouldn’t communicate with themfor months at a time. We prayed a lot. Andthe Lord always took care of us.”

After serving a total of 16 years inAfrica, with one-year furloughsbetween each four-year term, ahealth issue and further educationeventually brought them back to thestates. That was in 1966. Ruthrelated, “Trying to come back to thestates after living in bush countrywas awful. We went from no phone,no communication, and no radio tofacing the youth revolution andwomen’s lib movement. It wasreverse culture shock!”Jim was offered a position of min-

ister of music at a local church.During his three years there, hebecame increasingly concerned thatrock and roll would find its way into

the church. He made this concern his thesiswhile pursuing his master’s degree at theUniversity of Toledo.

About 20 years later, he turned hisfindings into a book, Sing a New Song, WhenMusic Divides the Church. Publishing becamean ongoing interest for Jim.

While working on his master’s, Jimbecame the director of Detroit BibleCollege/Toledo Extension, and served fourchurches in the area during their forty-fouryears in Toledo. “We were at one church for28 years! The Lord blessed.”

When Jim and Ruth began vacationingin southwest Florida, they attended The

Village Church on Sundays.One day, a couple sitting infront of them turned aroundand introduced themselves.“Hi, I’m Peter Dys, and this ismy wife, Pat. If you are inter-

JIM AND RUTH RICCITELLIContinued from page 5

Jim and Ruth prepared materialsto teach their tribe how to read.They worked with elders to identifyhow to apply proverbs to Christiantruths. Center book cover reads:“Jesus death and Jesus rose again.”

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The dirt road that went through the village didn’t get muchtraffic. Days would go by without any cars passing through.The main method of transporting items was to carry themon your head.

ested, we have a discount this month.” Jim laughed, “I’m always interested

in following through on a discount! I metDavid Moreland the next day and theLord permitted everything to fall intoplace. Our home in Toledo sold in threeweeks and five days - for our asking price!We moved to Shell Point in May of2010.”

Jim recently published a secondbook, You May Now Kiss the Bride,Biblical Principles for Lifelong MaritalHappiness.

Yet, Jim is not ready to retire. He hasa 15-minute radio broadcast everySaturday in the Toledo area called, “In theClassroom.” He also produces a daily, five-minute program over the same Christianradio station. He is working on his nextbook, Meat and Potatoes for HungryChristians.

Ruth volunteers in the stamp roomand the pharmacy, and spends her timewith others who need help. •

Fred and Carrol Henry(Coquina) each devel-

oped an interest in missionsfrom an early age through var-ious church presentations andmissions conferences. Afterthey got married, they served for two yearsat the C&MA church in York Haven,Pennsylvania, and welcomed the arrivalof their first child before being appointedto serve in Vietnam.

They spent their first year in Vietnamimmersed in language study. They werejust starting to work directly withVietnamese people when the TetOffensive disrupted a lot of missionarywork. “All of the women had to leave,”explained Fred. “In fact, Carrol wasexpecting our second child and had to

leave until the baby wasborn. So, we spent a year inHong Kong.”

When they returned toVietnam, Fred was asked toserve as an interim pastor at

International Protestant Church inSaigon. “Back in those days, if you wantedto be a missionary, you didn’t serve as apastor on the mission field. You worked ina supportive role with the pastors of thecountry where you were serving. But Ialways felt the calling to be a pastor.When the opportunity arose to pastor theinternational English language congrega-tion, it was like an epiphany. I was able todo both. It was an exciting journey for usover the years.”

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After their third year in Vietnam, theHenry family returned to the states to carefor some medical needs. Fred remainedactive in pastoral ministry inPennsylvania, Florida, New Jersey, andWest Virginia. Eventually, he began talk-ing with the C&MA national office aboutopportunities to serve at other interna-tional English language churches.

Almost twenty years after they returnedto the states from Vietnam, Fred and Carrolwent to minister at Evangelical Church ofBangkok, Thailand. Their third child, adaughter, accompanied them and did herhigh school years at Dalat InternationalSchool in Penang, Malaysia. The Bangkokcongregation included people of over 40nationalities. “We learned enough of theThai language to get by. Fortunately, mostof our work was in English!”

After six years in Thailand, theyreturned to the states where Fred did pas-toral work at Riverside Church inMonticello, Minnesota. Two years later,they were called to serve in France.“Trinity International Church of Pariswas just getting started at that time. Wedid a lot to establish the congregationand lead it from the outskirts of thecity into the heart of Paris. Here thecongregation was largely composed ofyoung professionals and college stu-dents. We did some interesting out-reach activities during that time, likemusic concerts and dinners, art events,English as a Second Language, discus-sion groups and alternative worshipexperiences, as ways of connectingwith people who otherwise would notcome to church – both French andinternational people.”

“We had some very talented musi-cians and artists on our staff and in theTrinity congregation, so we raisedfunds from many donors, includingsome from Shell Point, bought a jazz

club, and named it GENESIS. There wewere able to expand the outreach activ-ities in more welcoming and effectiveways. It’s a perfect place for small groupcoffees and conversation. GENESIS isstill going strong today, and with every-thing else, is an ideal gathering place forFrench and international youth min-istries.”

Fred and Carrol served in France foreight and a half years. About six years ago,they left Trinity International Church inthe hands of a couple that had been onstaff leading music and arts. “They werefantastic.”

For the first year after their return tothe States, they served as Missionaries inResidence at Alliance TheologicalSeminary in Nyack, New York. Later, Fredworked on the executive staff of theC&MA Metropolitan District in NewYork City for five years as a regional direc-tor. During that time both Fred and Carrolbegan to coach pastoral ministry leaders intheir district as well as internationally.Even during their first year of retirementin 2012 each of them coached about 16

people. “We arestill doing that this year,” he shared, “justnot on such a large scale.”

Although they aren’t quite ready tolook at themselves as retirees, Fred andCarrol moved to Shell Point in August.“We always knew we would live heresomeday. My parents lived here for 22years,” said Fred, “and we have beenacquainted with Shell Point residents andleaders since its beginning.”

While they are still getting accli-mated to the community, Carrol enjoysreading and music, and looks forward togetting involved in some community out-reach programs.

Fred plays the trumpet in the SanibelCommunity Band. He also finds time torun and kayak and hopes to get back intotennis soon. “We are not fully connectedto the community yet, but we’re gettingthere!” •

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While serving at Trinity Interna-tional Church in Paris, France,Fred helped the church open ajazz club for additional communityoutreach opportunities.

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Bangkok, Thailand

Growing up as thepastor’s daughter at

Wellsville Alliance Church inNew York, Eleanor Pease(Royal Bonnet) was chal-lenged by missionaries whospoke and encouraged young people to con-sider becoming missionaries. Her future hus-band, Dick Pease, was in the same church.This church with its powerful missionsemphasis also challenged him. “He marriedthe pastor’s daughter,” laughed Eleanor.“And we shared a combined interest in mis-sions.”

While Dick was pursuing his Master’sin Divinity degree from Gordon-ConwellTheological Seminary, many of their collegefriends were becoming missionaries inVietnam and New Guinea, and Dick’sbrother and sister-in-law went to WestAfrica as missionaries. “During his first pas-torate, we began considering the possibilityof going overseas,” said Eleanor. “Weapplied through the C&MA and wereaccepted. They asked us to go to Japan.”

Dick, Eleanor, theirseven-year-old son, and three-year-old daughter, left forJapan in 1963 aboard anAmerican President Linespassenger ship. “It took 13

days to arrive in Yokohama,” she recalled.“We spent our first two years in Kobe,immersed in Japanese language study. Thelanguage is very difficult; it is considered oneof the most difficult languages in the world.”

From there, they were sent to Matsuyama,on the southern island of Shikoku, where theyperformed general church work. “We bothpreached and worked alongside a Japanesepastor.”

A year later, they were sent to teach atthe Japan Alliance School of Theology inHiroshima. “Most of the leaders in the JapanAlliance church today were our students inthe seminary,” Dick said.

They went on to spend three years inchurch planting, helping to get a churchstarted in Nagoya. Most of the remainderof their service was spent in Hiroshima.

“Dick was the Japan FieldDirector twice,” shared Eleanor.

The Peases served as missionaries for 24years. “The kids loved it. They both gradu-ated from Christian Academy in Japan.Throughout the years, they immersed them-selves in the culture and made friends withJapanese young people.”

They returned to the States in 1988and Dick and Eleanor pursued higher edu-cation. Dick received a Doctor ofMissiology from Fuller School of WorldMission in Pasadena, California, andEleanor received her Master of Educationfrom Westfield State College in Westfield,Massachusetts. She eventually completed aPh.D. in education.

While preparing to go back overseas,they taught at Nyack College in New York.“Dick was asked to be the chair of theMissiology and Religion Department. Itaught in and chaired the TESOL (TeachingEnglish to Speakers of Other Languages)Department and the Department of Modern

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The Pease family boarded an American Presi-dent Lines passenger ship in 1963 for a 13-day trip to Japan, where they served asmissionaries for 24 years.

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Languages and Linguistics. Dick laterbecame the Academic Dean at AllianceTheological Seminary.”

In 2009, Dick and Eleanor moved toShell Point straight from Nyack. Eleanor stillteaches online classes for Nyack, yet alsofinds time to get involved in the Shell Pointcommunity. She is the director of Women’sMinistries at The Village Church, and shealso offers an English as a Second Languageprogram to Shell Point employees with JudyKinsinger (Royal Bonnet). Dick serves as anelder at The Village Church.

Outside of Shell Point, Dick andEleanor team up to work with Chineseyoung people at a local church. Eleanorexplained, “We lead a youth group at theChinese Alliance Church in Fort Myers.We really enjoy it!” Dick added, “We tellour friends that we’re probably the oldestyouth pastors in the whole Alliancedenomination.”•

Doris Wydman (Rosemont) devel-oped an interest in missions while

her parents were serving as missionaries inArgentina. The living arrangements werenot what would be typically expected in themission field. “We lived in a big, moderncity and attended the city public schools.”

Doris lived in Argentina until she was17 years old, at which time she moved toIndiana to attend Goshen College. It wasduring this period that she met her first hus-band, Clifford Snyder. Doris and Cliffordtransitioned to Toronto Bible Collegetogether.

After graduating and having two chil-dren, a boy and a girl, the couple boarded aship bound for Argentina, where theyplanned to serve. But, her life was flippedupside down on the way to the mission field

when Clifford died unexpectedly on theship. She recalled, “I was devastated, but Ihad to continue on.”

Amid the shock and disbelief ofClifford’s passing, she immersed herself inher work. She was involved in church plant-ing, she worked at the seminary, and taughtSunday school and Bible classes. “I don’tknow the results of all that work. One per-son plants, one person waters, and Godgives the increase. But I do know that manyof the people I worked with became mem-bers of the church and some later becamepart of the church leadership.”

After five years in Argentina, Doris andher children returned to Indiana. Shortlyafter graduating from Goshen College witha major in home economics and Spanish,she was asked to serve in the mission field

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in Puerto Rico. “Our experience in Puerto

Rico was completely differentfrom Argentina. We lived in acompound up in the moun-tains with other missionaries.We worked with very poorpeople. I was involved in thegrowth of the school by teach-ing and supervising the schoolcafeteria. I was also involvedin the growth of the church.That kept my life very busy.”

“It was also a challenge tokeep my priorities straight. Thework in the mission field wasvery demanding, but my chil-dren also needed attention.”

When her children wereready for high school, theyreturned to Indiana. Doris worked for themission board for a couple years before sheaccepted a position teaching Spanish andhome economics in Pettisville, Ohio.

A few years later, she answered anadvertisement in the New York Times fora bilingual librarian. “By that time, I hadsecured my master’s in library science.God provided a position that met myexact qualifications!”

Doris used her skills, and a govern-ment grant, to set up a bilingual library inthe Hispanic area of Bethlehem,Pennsylvania.

When her church was preparing tostart a group for the formerly married,Doris was sent by the church to attend asimilar group to get ideas. She formed abond with a young girl in the group whoexpressed an interest in introducing Doristo her father, Del.

After her grant ended in Bethlehem,Del and Doris were married and lived inHaddonfield, New Jersey. They began

spending their winters in Bonita Springs,where Doris launched a literacy programfor Spanish speaking immigrants. “I startedteaching some classes, training tutors, andthe program grew. At the beginning, wemet in churches and camps where the menworked. Now, Bonita Literacy has theirown building with more than 1,000 stu-dents and almost as many tutors.”

Doris and Del also became close withsome couples from their church.“Although we all went away for the sum-mers, we would still keep in touch.”

During the last five years of their 20-year marriage, Delbegan progressingthrough the stages

of Alzheimer’s. “I served as a caregiver forhim during those five long and difficultyears.”

After Del passed away, her friendshipcontinued with the couples from herchurch, and one man in particular, Perry.Perry was living at Shell Point.Eventually, they got married and Dorisjoined him at Shell Point.

Now, seven years later, she has not yetfully embraced the concept of retirement.She started two Spanish courses in ShellPoint’s Academy of Lifelong Learning afew years ago, and because no one dropped

out, they have become aSpanish club. “I would be teach-ing all day if I had the time andenergy. I just love it!”

Perry and Doris are alsopart of a small group andhave been on mission tripsto Nicaragua, Lithuania,and Dominican Republic.They also serve as volun-teers in the Pavilion. “If ithadn’t been for God’s loveand providence, I neverwould have arrived at ShellPoint. Throughout my life,God has provided and beenfaithful.” •••


Clockwise from top: A group of school teachers posein front of a bus in Puerto Rico. Doris is in the backrow, second from right. During a Village Churchmission trip, Doris taught potential members of thechurch there how to bake pies. Doris wore head-phones to listen to a translation of the preacher duringa sermon at a church service in Lithuania.

Doris and her husband, Perry,enjoy traveling together.

Recently, they took a trip toLithuania.


Palm SundayMarch 24 at 10:15 a.m. at The Village ChurchWith shouts of hosanna, glory, laud, and honor, celebrate Christ’striumphal entry into Jerusalem and begin this Holy Week with thewaving of palm branches and a grand processional.

Good FridayMarch 29 at 10:15 a.m. at The Village ChurchOn this Good Friday, gather around the cross to reflect on Christ’ssacrificial death and share Holy Communion together.

Easter Sunday Sunrise Celebration

March 31 at 7:00 a.m. at The Island AmphitheaterThe Easter Sunrise Service will begin with the ringing of bells andconclude with the releasing of doves to symbolize the new life andfreedom that is won by the Risen Christ.

Easter Sunday Worship Celebration

March 31 at 10:15 a.m. at The Village ChurchThe celebration will begin as the fanfare trumpets of the organannounce the Good News that “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today!”The service will include festive music and the choir singing theHallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah.

Easter Sunday Eveningwith Organist Diane Bish March 31 at 6:15 p.m. at The Village ChurchCelebrate Christ’s resurrection with virtuoso organist Diane Bish,the most visible and influential organist performing today. Moreinformation about this Season of Praise concert can be found onpage 43. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the church officeor online at www.shellpoint.org/sop. Call (239) 454-2147 for moreinformation.

Throughout this remembrance of Holy Week, Rev. Andrew Hawkins, senior pastor of The Village Church, will retell the narrative of Christ’s purpose and passion leading to the cele-bration of His resurrection, which continues to have significant implications for the whole world.Plan now to participate in these special Holy Week Worship Services to meditate and explore

God’s redemptive plan demonstrated in his love for all of humankind.

Join Us for Holy Week Celebrations

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The Village Church welcomed Rev.Andrew Hawkins as its new seniorpastor in February. Shell Point Life ispleased to help introduce Andy andhis wife, Jean, to the community.


hile growing up inDamascus, Maryland, asmall town north ofWashington, D.C., Andyspent most of his timeplaying sports. He also

played in the concert band and sang in thechorus during high school. It was his inter-est in music that connected him to his highschool sweetheart, Jean. “She is the realmusician. She has been a vocalist for aslong as she can remember.”

Andy studied physical education atSlippery Rock University in Pennsylvania.“I wanted to be a college basketball coach.But when I saw the crazy lifestyles they led,I decided against it.”

He became a master’s and doctoral stu-dent at The Ohio State University, study-ing to become a university professor inphysical education. Meanwhile, Jean fin-ished her music undergrad at WesternMaryland College. They got married in1976 after Andy completed his master’s.

His first job after graduation was teach-ing special physical education in a public

school setting. He then taught physicaleducation teacher education at MorganState University in Maryland. “I didn’tsense a leading from the Lord to go intoministry at that time,” he reflected.

When Andy began teaching physicaleducation teacher education in the Collegeof Physical Activity and Sports Sciences atWest Virginia University, he and Jean startedlooking for a local church. “We ended up atthe C&MA Church in Morgantown. Andonce we started getting involved, the Lordled us into more significant ministry.Eventually, I went into the Ministerial StudyProgram through the C&MA.”

The program was an alternative path tothe seminary that had been designed forpeople who already had a family and full-time employment. “We had two kids anddidn’t want to uproot the family.”

Near the completion of the MinisterialStudy Program in 1989, Morgantown had apastoral change and Andy was hired to bethe interim preaching pastor. When the sen-ior pastor came eight months later, Andywas hired as the Pastor of Adult Ministries

at Morgantown. “It was a part-time positionthat I was able to fulfill while I was still a full-time professor at West Virginia University.”

He continued in that role until thispast January. “I was a professor for 32 yearsand a pastor for 20 years. I was happy there,but I couldn’t ignore the call to serve atShell Point. Although, I certainly tried toat first,” he laughed.

Andy and Jean have had a generalunderstanding of Shell Point for manyyears. Andy and Pastor Ken Nesselroade,former senior minister of The VillageChurch, have had a long-standing friend-ship. And Andy and Jean worked withRandy Woods, Minister of Worship andMusic for The Village Church, when Randywas on the staff at Morgantown.

Ken reached out to Andy several yearsago when he started to consider retiring fromThe Village Church. Andy recalled, “I washonored that he thought of me, but I believedit was not the place for me. I had been usedto working with college students in a univer-sity town and was very happy there. I didn’thave any reason or sense to leave.”

We are looking forward to minister-ing among a staff of people that are highlycompetent and proficient in what they do. It’s going to be a great experienceto minister to such awide range of spiritualbackgrounds. We arethrilled to be here to preach and teachthe word of God.

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In February 2012, a transition team wasformed at The Village Church, whichincluded Peter Nanfelt, Arni Shareski, PaulWilliamson, Jerry Palmquist, and PresidentPeter Dys. The team began a year-longprocess of reviewing and considering anumber of candidates.

Jerry recalled, “It was a very interestingexperience. We made a lot of contacts andtalked to a lot of different pastors. We lis-tened to hours of sermons on audiotape,looked at countless resumes, and completedseveral phone interviews.”

Peter Dys added, “We were looking fora person who had good preaching andteaching skills to lead this ministry, whichis critical to the organization. We alsoneeded to find a person with a capacity forreaching a very diverse congregation,because we have 20 or more denominationsrepresented at The Village Church. Thecandidate also had to have the ability towork in a very unique environment, as atShell Point, the church is highly interde-pendent with so many aspects of the com-munity. This leader would need to be ableto work laterally in a system he doesn’tcompletely control.”

When the process began, Peter Dyscontacted Andy regarding the position.Andy recalled, “At that time, I didn’t trulyfeel the calling and I told him I wasn’tinterested. But, I prayed about it and askedGod to find someone else for the position.”

Then, in May of 2012, Andy preached asermon at Morgantown on the call of Moses.“Moses told God to send somebody else. Iasked the congregation, ‘What are you saying‘no’ to that God wants you to say ‘yes’ to?’”

At that time, Andy hadn’t heard fromPeter Dys for about five months. But afterthat sermon, Peter called again. Andyfound himself convicted by his own sermon

and decided he needed to open his heartand his mind to the possibilities of whatGod had in mind.

The interview and considerationprocess took about three months. The tran-sition team led a phone interview, com-pleted reference checks, listened to some ofAndy’s teaching and sermons, and invitedAndy for an onsite interview. “Toward theend of the process, I preached at Sundaymorning and evening worship services atThe Village Church. I also had interviewswith the elders and governing board andmet with many different people.”

Although Andy and Jean hada good understanding of ShellPoint, a special tour with Peter Dysreally opened their eyes to thecommunity. “Peter gave us anextraordinary morning tour of all ofthe behind-the-scenes operatingdetails of Shell Point. It was likethe behind-the-scenes Disney tour.It was beyond our understanding.This is a very impressive place!”

When the community receivednotice that Andy had accepted theposition of Senior Pastor of TheVillage Church, the positiveresponse was overwhelming.

Andy and Jean moved toFlorida in the last week of January,and officially began their service atThe Village Church on Sunday,February 3. “There was an installa-tion service in the morning and aservice of welcome in the evening.It was wonderfully encouraging and

welcoming,” Andy said. “We are lookingforward to ministering among a staff of peo-ple who are highly competent and profi-cient in what they do. It’s going to be agreat experience to minister to such a widerange of spiritual backgrounds. We arethrilled to be here to preach and teach theword of God.”

Peter Dys commented, “We are confi-dent that Pastor Andrew Hawkins will con-tinue the tradition of excellence of TheVillage Church as he leads the spiritualministry that is the heart and foundation ofShell Point Retirement Community.”

“The community is certainly going to embrace Pastor Hawkins

as the new senior pastor. He is a gifted expositor and teacher

as well as a long-time personal friend. Both Elaine and I love

Andy and Jean and we consider them an ideal team to take the

lead here as well as to represent Christ in our community.”

— Ken Nesselroade, former senior minister of The Village Church

Senior pastor Andy Hawkins,along with his wife, Jean, look

forward to serving the membersof The Village Church as well as

the Shell Point Community.


Shell Point Library

ANNUAL FUND DRIVE 2013B Y L I N D A F O R C E Y , L I B R A R Y C H A I R A N N U A L F U N D D R I V E

Libraries across the nationare struggling with the taskof redefining their roles andresponsibilities in a digital age.Yet, the mission of our ShellPoint library is less complex.Our mission is to provide resi-dents and employees with easyaccess to a well-selected collec-tion of books, audios, CDs,DVDs, genealogical materials,and newspapers.

All are welcome to come into the main library on TheIsland to meet the volunteers atthe circulation desk, browse our8,000 plus extensive collection(including hundreds of books inlarge print), check out our pop-ular collection of DVDs andaudio books, or take out a CDfor some easy listening. Don’tforget to scan the newspapersand Barron's while you arethere. And one of the best bar-gains in the community is thebook sale cart positioned at theentrance to the library every day.

The libraries at Shell Point are self-sus-taining and depend on once-a-year contri-butions from our residents. The AnnualLibrary Fund Drive ensures that our collec-tion remains up to date and is full of theresources that match the needs of the ShellPoint Community. With the backing and

endorsement of the Resident Council, the2013 Library Fund Drive will run fromMarch 6 to March 20. Please consider giv-ing generously. Your contribution is taxdeductible. Send all donations to the libraryvia internal mail, or drop off your contribu-tion at the library or at either service desk.

The main library is open Mondaythrough Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30p.m. and on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.Browse the online catalog by visitingwww.shellpoint.net and clicking on thelibrary link. For more information, call thelibrary at 454-2180.

L-R: Library patrons Herman Bips (King’s Crown), Betty Keleman (Sand Dollar), and Harold Schechter (Turban)utilize the library resources regularly. Herman likes to look for new DVD releases, Betty loves finding a good fiction title, and Harold enjoys stopping in to read the daily newspaper. The Island Library is open seven days aweek and offers a wide range of best-selling books, DVDs, CDs, large-print books, newspapers, and more.

Don’t miss this formal, yet fun-filled evening of music, food, andplenty of laughs! Come prepared to participate in a friendly, but fiercecompetition among the “celebrity” wait teams. A series of outrageouschallenges will keep the teams on their toes as they compete for the mosttips. All proceeds and tip contributions will benefit the new AquaticCenter.You should have received a personal invitation in the mail. To reserve

a space for you, or a group, return the reply card found in your invitation.If you have questions, please call Mary Franklin at 454-2152.

Who’llBe Serving

You? Be Serving

You?

“Dive In” Dinner PartySaturday, March 16 • 6 pm

The Health Connection offers manyopportunities to enhance your physi-cal wellness. If you enjoy walking, add a newtwist with Nordic Walking or join thou-sands of others in the Race for the Cure.Educational opportunities include programson COPD, makeup application, cataractsand auditory deprivation. Sign up for anyprograms at either of the Service Desks.

Wellness Specialty Classes

If you have not tried Nordic PoleWalking, or if you would like a refreshercourse, sign up for Commit to be Fit withNordic Pole Walking! Lindy Smith, NordicWalking expert, will lead the group in a full-body exercise using specially designed polesthat will be provided. The class meets onTuesdays and Thursdays, March 12 throughthe 21, at 9:15 a.m. This 45-minuteclass starts in the Manatee Roombefore heading outside. The cost is$20 for four classes.

Bev Chandley, accredited T’aiChi Chih instructor, will lead T’ai ChiChih Practice Sessions on Tuesdays,March 12 through April 2. Thesepractice sessions will be for repeti-tion and refinement of individuals’TCC practice form and for grouppractice. The group will meet in The IslandHealth Club from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thecost is $20.00 for all four practices.

Shell Point as Your Resource

Chronic Obstructive Pul -mo nary Disease (COPD) is alung disease that can limitair flow. This is a serious dis-ease, but with proper man-agement you do not have tosettle for a life defined by it.Shell Point’s staff pharma-cist, Yaw Audo-Sarkodie,will be presenting COPD –

Get the Facts on Monday, March 4, at 1:15p.m. in the Social Center.

Shell Point’s Home Care service is abeneficial program that enhances the lives

of many residents. Meet the HomeCare management team as theypresent Home Care Highlights andshare some of their clients’ experi-ences. Home Care Highlights willtake place on Thursday, March 21,at 10:15 a.m. in the Social Center.

Robyn Church, salon manager,and Kendal Colosimo, esthetician,will review the Fitzpatrick method in

Makeup Made Easy. Whether you prefer fullmakeup or just a trace, this program is for you.The cost is $5 per person and will take placeon Wednesday, March 27, at 10:30 a.m. in the

Oak Room.

Your MedicalCommunity

Dr. Trevor Elmquist willdiscuss Cataracts on Friday,March 8, at 1:15 p.m. n theSocial Center. Cataracts is

a clouding that develops in the crystalline lensof the eye or in its envelope (lens capsule).Cataracts vary in degree from slight to com-plete opacity obstructing the passage of light.Dr. Elmquist will review all of the options fortreating cataracts and answer any questionyou may have regarding treatment options.

Join thousands of people in supportingSusan G. Komen’s promise to save lives andend breast cancer forever by empoweringpeople, ensuring quality care for all, andenergizing science to find the cure. TheRace for the Cure takes place on Saturday,March 9, at Coconut Point Mall. Courtpickup begins on the Island at 6:30 a.m.There is an option of participating in a one-mile or three-mile walk. The registration feeto participate has been graciously donated bythe Community Thrift Store. All partici-pants will receive a Shell Point Cares t-shirtto proudly wear on the day of the event.

Shelly Rogerson, RN, BC-HIS, has partnered with BEL-TONE to present AuditoryDeprivation – Use It or Lose It.The focus will be on auditorydeprivation and the causes.The program takes place onTuesday, March 12, at 10:15a.m., in the King’s CrownCommunity Room.

B Y MA RY F R AN K L I N , R E SO R T S E RV I C E S A ND W E L L N E S S MANAG E R


Yaw Audo-Sarkodie,Shell Point staff

pharmacist

Shelly Rogerson,RN, BC-HIS

Mark your CalendarS —

The april – September 2013 Health

Connection brochure will hit mailboxes on

March 20. registration begins March 22.

Dr. TrevorElmquist

Bev Chandley,Accredited T’ai

Chi ChihInstructor

Above: L-R: Marcia Ortega, Home Care Coordinator,Joanne Meyers, RN BSN Home Care Manager, andSandy Aurs, RN Home Care Case Manager

Shell Point Home Care Highlights

Join the Home Care management team on March 21,to learn about how they positively impact the lives ofresidents. From laundry, bathing, cooking, companion-ship, and more, Home Care offers services to helpmeet the unique needs and interests of individuals.

March Your Body and Mindinto Health and Wellness


Press PrintHelpful tips to Avoid Frustrating Printer Problems

B Y B R I A N G A I N E Y , T E C H N O L O G Y S E R V I C E S C O O R D I N A T O R

Printers are great devices to haveat home, especially when youneed to print airline boarding passes orthe most recent photo of your grand-kids. But a printer that isn’t operatingproperly can cause overwhelming frus-tration, especially when you are tryingto print a boarding pass within thegiven 24-hour window before headingto the airport!

Consider the following tips to helpmake sure your printer will be ready for youthe next time you need it:

1) For an inkjet printer, print a mini-mum of two to three pages a week to pre-vent the ink from drying out.

2) If a printed page appears to havestreaks, check the printer settings inmaintenance options. Look for theoption to clean print heads and performthis maintenance.

3) If you’re starting to get repetitivepaper jams, consider using a slightlyheavier paper. The additional thicknesswill allow your printer to grasp eachsheet of the paper more firmly.

4) If your printer fails to print, youmay have exceeded the printer’s capac-ity. Click on the printed icon at the bot-tom right of the screen to open the printqueue, cancel all documents, restartyour computer, and try again.

If none of these tips resolve yourprinter concerns, please call TechnologyServices at 454-8248. We will be more thanhappy to assist in getting your printer backin working order.

Podiatrist Dr. David Gavin has livedin Fort Myers for 25 years and hasserved the Shell Point community for the past22 years. He earned his bachelor of sciencein biology from NiagaraUniversity and completedpodiatry school at theOhio College of PodiatricMedicine. His surgicalresidency was completedat Baptist SpecialtyHospital in Memphis,Tennessee. David Gavinis Board Certified by the American Board ofPodiatric Surgery and is a Fellow of theAmerican College of Foot and AnkleSurgeons. He has volunteered for the “Legsfor Life” campaign in the state of Florida andspecializes in diabetic foot management,trauma, and limb preservation surgery.

Caring for Peripheral ArteriesDr. Gavin has been educating his patients

about the risk of peripheral artery disease(PAD). He said, “Just like in the heart, cloggedarteries in the lower extremities can cause

stroke or heart attack. PAD occurs when thereis a buildup of cholesterol and plaque in theperipheral arteries, causing decreased bloodflow to the legs and feet. PAD is a serious dis-ease that is extremely under diagnosed.”

Signs and Symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

• Pain in the legs brought on bywalking that is relieved with rest

• Pain in the legs at rest due to poor circulation

• A poorly healing wound on lower extremity

• Injury to lower limb or foot involving blood vessels

• Discoloration of toes and feet

You may be at risk if you are:

• Over the age of 70• 50 years or older with a history

of diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or smoking

• From a family with a history of vascular disease, heart attack, or stroke

Assessing Risks with PADnetTesting is the first line of defense for pro-

tecting heart health. A PADnet test is anon-invasive diagnostic test that can pro-vide early detection of PAD. The PADnetsystem is used in the office environment todetect blockages in arteries and the qualityof blood flow using pulse volume recordings(PVR) and segmental blood pressure meas-urements. “The test only takes about 15 or20 minutes,” explained Dr. Gavin. “Andthose minutes can actually save your life if ablockage is detected.”

If you believe you are at risk for PAD,contact Dr. Gavin’s office today to scheduleyour PADnet testing. Dr. Gavin seespatients at The Arbor Medical Center onTuesdays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. To schedulean appointment, call 433-0064.

Palm Podiatry at Shell PointUnderstanding Peripheral Artery Disease

Podiatrist Dr. David Gavin


The Hospitality Services Departmentis proud to join the Academy ofNutrition and Dietetics during March in cel-ebrating National Nutrition Month. Thisyear’s National Nutrition Month theme is“Eat Right, Your Way, Every Day,” whichencourages us to remember to include a vari-ety of vegetables, fruits, whole grains, leanproteins, and dairy on our plates every day, butto do so in a personalized eating style. We rec-ognize how individual food preferences,lifestyle, cultural and ethnic traditions, as wellas health concerns, all play a role in determin-ing what we eat every day.

LifeQuest represents Shell Point’s mis-

sion to provide resources and programs forwellness to residents who wish to incorporatethem into their lives on an individual basis.Good nutrition and healthy eating falls underthe physical dimension of wellness.

Providing options for healthy eating isalways one of the primary objectives of thehospitality services department. But duringthe month of March, special emphasis will beplaced on the basics of MyPlate and DietaryGuidelines. The Crystal Room will provide aseries of educational displays and take-homeinformation throughout the month. The culi-nary team will also be featuring CrystalPlatters promoting tasty ways to eat right.

Here are some basics to consider whendeveloping your daily eating lifestyle:

• Vary your veggies: Eat a variety of vegeta-bles, especially dark-green, red, and orangevarieties. Eat more dried beans and peas.

• Focus on fruits: Eat whole fruits ratherthan drinking juice for most of your fruitchoices.

• Make half of your grains whole: Choose100 percent whole-grain breads, cereals,crackers, pasta, and brown rice.

• Go lean with protein: Choose more lowfat or lean meats and poultry that havebeen baked, broiled, or grilled. Vary yourprotein source by including eggs, fish, driedbeans, and nuts. Eat seafood twice a week.

• Choose low-fat or fat-free milk, yogurt andother milk products: These are calcium-rich foods.

• Cut back on sodium and empty caloriesfrom solid fats and added sugars: Seasonyour foods with herbs and spices instead ofsalt. Switch from solid fats to healthy oilslike olive oil and canola oil. Replace sugarydrinks with water. Have a small tasting-size dessert.

• Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.• Be physically active your way: Adultsneed at least two hours and 30 minutes ofphysical activity every week. Choose activ-ities that you enjoy, and start by doing asmuch as you can.

Don’t miss a moment of the excitement as The BluesBrothers host Shell Point’s Annual Resident and EmployeeVariety Show. All of the acts are to be inspired by the word orcolor blue. Groups or individuals can dance to a song with theword blue, sing the blues, or read a poem with the word blue.Use your creativity, because everything is blue-possible! Grabyour group and start practicing your four-minute skit, becausethe Shell Point Blues Variety Show is coming soon. Sign up youract NOW by calling Suzanne Zavada at 454-2057.

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The Golden Age of Radio #2has many roles to be filled! All residents who are interestedin taking part in the fun of playreading with Shell Point’s OwnTheater are encouraged toattend the auditions onMonday, March 4, in theSocial Center at 2:30 p.m. For more information, callRuth Deuber (Periwinkle) at433-9520.

L I N D A R A K O S , A S S I S T A N T D I R E C T O R H O S P I T A L I T Y S E R V I C E S

Is National Nutrition Month MarchIs National Nutrition Month March

Calling All Play ReadersNEW TIME FOR SPOT AUDITIONS

Monday, March 4 Social Center at 2:30 p.m.


Easter SundayDining Hours

ISLAND CAFÉ: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.

CRYSTAL ROOM: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

PALM GRILL: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Diamonds are loved world-

wide for their sparkle,

brilliance, versatility, and

strength. In a similar sense, Shell

Point volunteers shine brilliantly

with their generosity, sparkle with

their sense of community, and

demonstrate versatility in their

commitment to giving back. It is

with honor that we invite our resi-

dent volunteers to an evening of

brilliance and style in appreciation

of their dedicated volunteer service.

Shell Point volunteers will receive a

personal letter of invitation from

President Peter Dys in March.

Sunday, March 31

The hospitality services departmentis offering a variety of dining choicesfor Easter Sunday, including the option ofordering a “family feast” to carry out and servein the comfort of your own home.

ISLAND CAFE

The Island Café staff looks forward toseeing you bright and early on Easter morn-ing. Choose from fresh baked pastries and acup of coffee, or a complete breakfast cooked-to-order from the grill. The Café is also theperfect place to stop for a light lunch or snackif you plan to have your Easter dinner laterin the day.

CRYSTAL ROOM

An extensive Easter Sunday brunchbuffet will be offered in the Crystal Room.Start out your brunch with a made-to-orderomelet, eggs Benedict, and pecan stickyrolls, or go directly to the hand-carved meat

station for lamb or prime rib. Other menuoptions will include baked ham withpineapple, salmon with lobster cream sauce,mixed spring vegetables, green beansalmondine, whipped potatoes, and candiedsweet potatoes. The extensive Crystal saladbar, fresh baked breads and rolls, and a widearray of desserts are all included in the priceof $23.95 per person. Seating in the CrystalRoom is based on the availability of tables.

PALM GRILL

The Palm Grill will be featuring a spe-cial Easter Sunday dinner. Start off yourmeal with an ice-cold Gulf shrimp cocktailor lobster bisque. For the main course,choose from the popular filet mignon,Florida grouper, baked ham, lamb chops orsalmon. Entrée prices range from $21 to$26. Be sure to save room for one of ChefTodd’s homemade desserts. For a relaxingsit-down Easter dinner, plan on visiting thePalm Grill. The Palm Grill does not accept

reservations but call-ahead seating is avail-able by calling 454-2059 on Easter Sunday.

FAMILY FEAST

If you would like to have a traditionalEaster meal prepared for you and ready toserve in your own home, the Family Feastis the perfect option for you. The feastincludes a choice of baked ham with appleraisin sauce, candied sweet potatoes andvegetable blend; or a whole roasted turkeywith bread dressing, whipped potatoes,vegetable blend, gravy, and cranberrysauce. The price for the full ham or turkeymeal is just $54.95. You may also purchasedinner rolls, lemon meringue pie, orcoconut cake in addition to all of the othermenu items. Orders must be placed bynoon on Monday, March 25, and will beready for pickup at the Social Centerbetween 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on EasterSunday. Call 454-2199 or stop in theCrystal Room to place your order.

Shell Point Volunteers

“Diamonds” are Forever

Easter DiningEaster Dining

TUESDAY, APRIL 2 • 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Woodlands Commons & Patio

Annual Volunteer Recognition Event

Save the date!

FLIGHT OF FANCYSPRING FASHION SHOW

and LUNCHEONFRIDAY, MARCH 22 • 12 – 2:00PM

THE VILLAGE CHURCH AT SHELL POINT

SPRING FASHION SHOW and LUNCHEON

FRIDAY, MARCH 22 • 12 – 2:00PMTHE VILLAGE CHURCH AT SHELL POINT

A new menu this year will feature marinated searedchicken medallions served over a mixed green tropicalsalad topped with mandarin orange segments, papaya,carved cucumber, grape tomatoes, red onion, toastedalmonds, and served with a refreshing citrus vinai-grette. e salad will be complemented by cheesecubes, crackers, seasonal berries, and a croissant. A de-lectable dessert will complete the meal.

Let your personal style take flight with charming fashionsthat are just right for spring. Featuring fashions from all yourfavorite Bell Tower Shops, this delightful runway show will

deliver the perfect outfits to let your inner fashionista soar!

Shell Point residents will receive a formal Flight of Fancy Fashion Show invitation in the mail, including an RSVP card. Members of the

general public can call 454-8245 to request a invitation. e event is $35 per person. Group tables of eight are available.

Take a moment before and after the fashion show to peruse and purchase itemsin the Fashion Boutique that will feature styles from local vendors. e uniqueselection of accessories, jewelry, and handbags will be sure to send your fashionsenses into a flutter.

Each guest will get much more than fabulous fashion inspiration,

as everyone will receive a special gift bagand all will have the opportunity to win

exciting door prizes.

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New Academy ClassesSpring Up in March

Refresh Your Mind with Technology,Fashion, History, and MoreB Y T E R I K O L L A T H , A C A D E M Y A N D A U X I L I A R Y M A N A G E R

The Academy of Lifelong Learningat Shell Point has an exciting lineupof new classes starting in March.

TechnologyToday and

Tomorrow (T3)Did you know you can

connect your iPad to yourHDTV? Learn how onWednesday, March 6, whenBruce Findley (Sundial)presents HDTV:Possibilities With iPad.

There are three opportunities inMarch to learn more about eReaders. OnTuesday, March 5, Dick and SusanUhleman (Nautilus) will presentIntroduction To Kindle Fire for anoverview of the Amazon tablet. This coursewill help Kindle Fire owners get started inusing their new color tablet for eBook read-ing and more.

Penny Modrich (Nautilus) and BruceFindley (Sundial) will present eReaderApple iPad on Tuesdays, March 5 and 12.

Patty Waters (Palm Acres) and PennyModrich will lead eReader – Nook Coloron Thursdays, March 7 and 14.

Penny Modrich and Bruce Findley offeranother series of opportunities to learn to useyour new Apple iPad. Apple iPad – Class#2: Got One, Now What? focuses on get-ting started with two sessions on Mondays,March 11 and 18. Apple iPad – Class #3APPS! Apps! Apps!meets on two Mondays,beginning March 25, to introduce you to dif-ferent apps that are available, and give youpractice in finding which of the more than600,000 apps you might want. Apple iPad –Tips and Techniques on Fridays, March 15and 22, rounds out the information neededto enjoy your Apple iPad.

Facebook Basics on the iPad onThursdays, March 7 and 14, teaches youhow you can use this hugely popular socialnetworking site to make connections, shareinterests, and join groups. Facebook can alsobe used as an automatic photo album toenjoy pictures of family and friends.

Note Taking and Drawing Apps onthe iPad, offered by Bruce Findley on Friday,March 1, will show how to use handwriting,scribble notes, draw diagrams, or create ele-gant drawings on the iPad.

Bruce Findley will present TheOther Apple Stores on the iPad onWednesday, March 20. Yes, there isa lot more available!

For the Love of Learning

The Comfort of Hospice Careon Monday, March 4, brings threeexperts together to answer questionsabout palliative care, and dispel themyth that hospice care is only foryour last days. You won’t want tomiss this opportunity to hear from

Sherry Brown, Larsen Pavilion adminis-trator and director of Hope Hospice atShell Point; Dr. Roger Hirchak, vicepresident of medical services for ShellPoint; and Debbie Gowing RN, CRRN,CHPN, Care Manager of HopeHospice. The panel will share justwhat is available for you, yourfriends, and your family.

Don Steenhoek, employeechaplain, once again shares withus information he pulls togetheron the cutting edge of science.In Beautiful Science VII onMonday, March 4, violinistRobert Gupta’s experience in

neurobiology drives him to search for andshare the powerful connection betweenmusic and healing, particularly for mentalillness.

Professor Adrian Kerr will once againlecture on his favorite history topic, TheHistory of Ancient Egypt. In this informa-tion-packed series, Professor Kerr gives usthe historical background that helps usunderstand the Ancient Egyptian civiliza-tion which ruled much of the Middle Eastfor over 3,000 years. We will focus on how

Make the most of your tablet by attendingclasses about apps, eReading, HDTV

compatibility, social networking, and more.

Immerse yourself in a three-part series on TheHistory of Ancient Egypt with Professor Adrian Kerr.


the great Kings of Egypt created the mostsuccessful and long-lasting civilization theworld has seen, and how it then faded fromhistory only to be rediscovered two hundredyears ago. On three Tuesdays, March 5, 19,and 26, we will recount the lives and timesof some of the most famous names in historyup to the time of Cleopatra.

On Wednesday, March 6, resident birdexpert Dr. Iver Brook (Lucina) presents OurWonderful Winter Wanderers, the life andtimes of our visiting shorebirds. Since wehave so many here in March, this is a won-derful opportunity to increase your appreci-ation of these amazing flyers.

With all of the interest in television’sDownton Abbey series, we are encouragedto learn more about the fashions of the past.

Professor Roxanne Precopia will provide aLunch and Learn program on Thursday,March 7, with just such a focus! Art andCostume presents pre and post World WarI in the morning, and Pre and Post WorldWar II after a lunch. Fine arts, whethervisual or written form, communicate muchcontext for the period in which they are cre-ated. This day full of art and costume will besure to illuminate the spirit of the times.

Our holistic presentation for this semes-ter once again features three of our favoritepresenters. Join us as Dr. Carol Clark, nursepractitioner; Dr. Nancy Spencer, clinicalpsychologist; and Dr. Sue Stranahan RN,DrPH, director department of spiritual serv-ices, look at the topic we have heard aboutfor our entire lives. Act Your Age! will bepresented on Tuesday, March 12. There isnothing we can do about our chronologicalage. However, as we consider the dimen-sions of wellness in LifeQuest, it will be fas-cinating to hear how these threeprofessionals in the fields of mind, body, and

spiritual wellness present ways we can striveto be the best we can be at the age we are.

Legacy Seminar

With April 15 rapidly approaching, wecan all appreciate the seminar scheduled forWednesday, March 20 – Do Not Let theTax Tail Wag the Investment Dog. JoinDennis Landfried and Tiffany Williams ofFineMark National Bank and Trust, withTimothy Stephenson, executive director ofthe Legacy Foundation, for this timely lookat investing and taxes.

On Wednesday, March 27, TimothyStephenson hosts Paul Weinstein andNadine Wilkes, managing partners at

Weinstein Wilkes Financial Group,Raymond James, for Managing FixedIncome Risks.

Academy on the Go

We have three wonderful educa-tional field trips planned to enjoy thegreat outdoors during this beautifulseason. On Monday, March 4, we canenjoy Fly Fishing on the Causewaywith champion angler Joe Mahler.Thursday, March 14, takes us toSarasota for Discover JungleGardens. This is one of the oldest

continuously operating attractions in theState of Florida. Enjoy the flowers andplants, the birds and animals, and the rep-tiles and the memories of Florida days goneby. On Wednesday, March 20, we visitNaples to enjoy The All New Conservancyof Southwest Florida NatureCenter.We will celebrate the grandre-opening of the center that spe-cializes in this special eco system wecall home.

Coffee With ANeighbor

Our Coffee on Thursday, March21, offers an opportunity to get toknow our new Senior Pastor,Andrew Hawkins, just six weeksafter his arrival at Shell Point. Learnabout his diverse background, andwhy he has answered the call to TheVillage Church.

Computer CollegeMany classes continue into March, keep-

ing our Computer Teaching Center busy!And several new classes begin in March.

The Basics of Smart Shopping on theInternetwith Russ May (Junonia) takes placeon three Thursdays, beginning March 7.

Two Lakewood residents, SusanSchmidt and Lucille Peterson, present aMacintosh course – Pages on Mondays,March 4 and March 11.

Larry Brock (Eagles Preserve) offers foursessions on Cloud Computing UsingGoogle on Wednesdays beginning March 6.This new class teaches you how Google pro-vides a secure place to store your documentsthat are accessible from any computer ortablet using your ID and password.

Please refer to the brochure for theAcademy of Lifelong Learning available ateither service desk, or online at www.shell-point.net, for more information, includingany fees. Please continue to confirm yourclass selections in the Weekly Reminder, asany last-minute changes will be posted thereor on SPTV. You can register at either serv-ice desk. I continue to welcome ideas forfuture courses, and I look forward to seeingyou at an Academy class soon!

Fashions of the past will be brought to the presentwhen professor Roxanne Precopia presents the Artand Costume lunch and learn.

On Thursday, March 14, Academy on the Go visitsSarasota Jungle Gardens to bring back memories ofFlorida days gone by.

Explore the connection between music and healing when employee Chaplain DonSteenhoek returns with Beautiful Science VII.


The challenge of self evaluatingand setting goals to achieve theoptimum LifeQuest lifestyle can seem abit overwhelming. However, once youhave taken the LifeQuest questionnaire,breaking up the next three steps canenhance your chances for success.

Step 1Thoughts become words. Many of

us have thoughts about what we shouldor should not be doing. We think aboutthem often. They can keep us up atnight. However, if you take a few min-utes and write down a goal you want toachieve, you have taken the first step.You are making a contract with yourself.

Step 2Words become actions. Those writ-

ten words become the catapult to takingaction. The act of writing them downnow makes it authentic. You have facedthe fact that you want and need to makea change. How do you make thechange? Write a few action steps to taketo accomplish that goal. Have a realisticaction plan that can keep you on trackand make you accountable.

Step 3Actions become reality. Once you

have taken it upon yourself to move for-ward with those actions, it will becomeyour new reality. It will be difficult toshake up your routine or change yourlifestyle, but once you do it, a new rou-tine will take over.

Sometimes that action plan will notwork, and that is alright. Revisit yourgoals and look at a new way to attainthem. Start over again. The first step isthe hardest, but you will succeed.

Think Well, Act Well, Be WellB Y M A R Y F R A N K L I N , R E S O R T S E R V I C E S A N D W E L L N E S S M A N A G E R

MyQuest Frozen Yogurt SocialMarch 13 at 2:15 p.m. in the Administration Courtyard/IS

Calling all residents who are on their Quest! Gather together with others who havecommitted to the LifeQuest lifestyle. Proudly wear your LifeQuest T-shirt for a groupphoto and enjoy a healthy frozen yogurt treat. This will be a time to socialize and shareyour Quest triumphs and challenges. Your LifeQuest T-shirt will be your admissionticket! If you haven’t already done so, turn in your LifeQuest commitment card at theevent and join in the fun!

Meeting Your MyQuest Goals

Take action by completing the MyQuest commitment card in your LifeQuest booklet.Turn the card in at either service desk to receive your LifeQuest T-shirt.

These are just a few examples of the various programs that are available this month tohelp support your MyQuest goals.

PHYSICAL Pamper yourself with arelaxing and rejuvenating massage at theShell Point Salon & Spa. With options ofSwedish, deep tissue, or combination mas-sages, you are sure to find one that suitsyour personal preference. Choose from 25,55, or 85 minutes to melt away stress andease sore muscles. Call the Salon at 489-8400 to schedule your appointment.

NATURAL ENVIRONMENTResidents with fly fishing experience willenjoy the Academy on the Go fly fishingtrip to the Sanibel Causeway withChampion Angler Joe Mahler. Court pickups will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Monday,March 4. The $35 fee includes a picniclunch. Sign up is required.

COMMUNITY & SOCIALAttend the Shell Point Art Show and Saleto admire the amazing works of art createdby your fellow residents. The show will beheld throughout The WoodlandsCommons. Visit on Friday, March 15, andSaturday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.The show will also be held on Sunday,March 17, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

EMOTIONAL It’s important forcaregivers to reach out to a network offriends who understand their challengesand can offer a time of relaxation. TheWalk With Me Caregiver Support Groupmeets on Thursday, March 28, at 1:45 p.min The Village Church Hospitality Room.Contact Joyce Seckinger (Lucina) at 466-1354 for more information.

EDUCATIONAL Do you know thechanges to federal tax laws? Learn howthey will affect your investments by attend-ing a Legacy seminar presented byFineMark National Bank & Trust and theLegacy Foundation at Shell Point. Theinformational presentation will be held onWednesday, March 20, at 10 a.m. in theGrand Cypress Room of The Woodlands.

SPIRITUAL Global Outreach, spon-sored by Women’s Ministries, welcomes resi-dents Fred and Carrol Henry of Coquina toshare their experiences of serving as mis-sionaries in Vietnam, Thailand, and France.Hear the Henrys share their story onWednesday, March 20, at 10:15 a.m., in theHospitality Room of The Village Church.

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Ella Faith has joined the Island Salon& Spa as a medical esthetician andcosmetic artist. As Ella’s first customer hereat Shell Point, I am very excited that we areable to offer these valuable services righthere in your community.I am thrilled with the eyebrow and eye-

liner enhancements that Ella created for me.My natural brows are very sparse with hair-less patches due to a scar from when I was achild. My new brows are full, are the properlength, and have a wonderful arch, givingmy eyes a lift. One detail that makesmy brows natural looking is theartistic creation of individual hairswithin the enhancement. My eyelashes are also sparse and

thin. I enjoy the definition the per-manent eyeliner adds to the appear-ance of my eyes. The combinationof the permanent eyebrow and eye-liner enhancement makes my eyeslook bigger and brighter, not to

mention younger, from lifting the shape ofthe brow. Having permanent makeup is

very appreciated by women whohave little to no eyebrow of theirown, or who have difficulty withtheir vision to apply makeupevenly. If you wear glasses, it isalmost impossible to get the browor eye pencil in the right spot. Aneyebrow enhancement with Ellacosts $400 and will last several

years. Ella also offers permanent eyeliner, lipliner, full lip color, and scar camouflaging.

Camouflaging a scaris done by matching thenatural skin color andfilling in the light skin-colored scar with thecolor that matches therest of the skin in thearea. Once completed,a scar is virtually unde-tectable.The salon also offers

semi-permanent eye-lashes, made from real

mink, for those who have thin or stubbylashes. They are gorgeous! Ella will sug-gest the right length and color for you. Ella Faith is available by appoint-

ment weekday evenings and Saturday inThe Island Salon & Spa. For a compli-mentary consultation with Ella, pleasecall 489-8400 Ext. #1.

Love Your LookWith Permanent Makeup andEyelash Enhancements

B Y R O B Y N C H U R C H , S A L O N M A N A G E R

There are two kinds of hair loss –genetic and environmental. Thedegree of thinning will vary due to externalfactors, such as stress and exposure to UVrays, as well as internal factors, such as health,medication, and hair follicle sensitivity to thehormone D.H.T. (Dihydrotestosterone). Thesooner you begin with a plan to ward off thin-ning hair, the better.

Hair follicles can become clogged,inhibiting the growth of new hair. Bosleyshampoo, conditioner, and hair-thickeningtreatment work together to remove debrisand D.H.T from the hair and scalp.

MINOXIDIL: This is an FDAapproved, topical treatment clinicallyproven to slow down hair loss and “regrow”hair. It is applied twice a day directly to thearea of hair loss. Bosley offers 2% Minoxidil

for women and 5% for men. A large per-centage of users report they experienced atleast modest hair growth in treated areasafter just four months of use.

BIOTIN: This supplement can helpthicken hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes.Biotin is naturally found in beans, breads,and fish. Biotin is a catalyst for amino andfatty acid compounds. These compounds arelinked to protein production which is essen-tial to the growth of hair, skin, and nails.You can purchase Biotin at the Shell PointPharmacy in several different strengths.

HAIR THICKENING FIBERS: If you have areas of thinning hair, try BosleyHair Thickening Fibers for thicker, fullerlooking hair. Just sprinkle these syntheticfibers into your hair, spray into place, and

carry on with your day! Bosley Fibers areavailable in gray, blonde, light or mediumbrown, or you can combine colors to findthe right shade for you.

If thinning hair is a concern to you andyou would like to create the appearance of afuller head of hair, visit the Salon & Spa tolearn more about these beneficial products.

Reverse the Appearance of Thinning Hair with Bosley Products

Robyn Church, salon manager, received permanent eyebrowand eyeliner enhancements at the Salon. Top right: Ella Faith,medical esthetician and cosmetic artist, offers permanentmakeup application from the comfort of The Island Salon.

Money Back Guarantee

Synthetic hair fibers camouflage andthicken very thin hair! Bosley sham-poo, conditioner and thickening treat-ment features a 30-day money backguarantee if you’re not satisfied.

Q&AFineMark National Bank & Trust Answers Your Personal Banking Questions B Y T I F F A N Y W I L L I A M S , M A N A G I N G E X E C U T I V E , F I N E M A R K N A T I O N A L B A N K & T R U S T

QUESTION: I want to buy gold coins,

but I’m not an expert and I don’t want to get

ripped off. Do you have any suggestions?

ANSWER: Gold coins attract investorsbecause of their portability, liquidity, andpotential to increase in value. These coinsalso attract scam artists looking to make aquick buck. Unfortunately, the gold industryin the U.S. is not regulated, so gold dealersare not required to disclose their markups andthe melt values of the coins they sell.

There are many gold companies cur-rently under investigation for misleadingtactics and selling overpriced coins. It’s veryimportant to protect yourself from thesescammers by doing your research and askingthe right questions. Here are a few things toconsider before you purchase gold coins:

• READ websites devoted to goldinvesting and review books and guides ongold and gold coins.

• WORK with reputable dealers whohave been in the business for at least adecade. Visit the dealer in person, or if it’san online company, look for a contact num-ber and call them. Ask how long they've

been in business, what guarantees they offer,and what happens if you're not satisfied withyour purchase.

• COMPARE the spot price of gold forthat day with the sales price of the coin. Getan appraisal of a collectible coin if possible.

• ASK for documentation from theseller that supports the coin's gold contentand authenticity. Avoid any seller who can'tprovide this information.

• CONTACT the Better BusinessBureau to see if any complaints have beenfiled against the business you are consid-ering.

The professionals at FineMark are hereto help. If you have a financial-related ques-tion, feel free to stop by the FineMark officeon The Island, or call 239-461-5999.

In celebration of Shell Point’s 10thanniversary concert season, residentswho have supported this year’s Friends of theArts joined members of the Fine andPerforming Arts Advisory Board for a delightfulreception prior to The Diamonds concert onFebruary 8. During the reception, which com-bined delicious food with great fellowship,everyone had the opportunity to mingle withthe four members of The Diamonds. The groupeven signed autographs and posed for photoswith all of the esteemed guests.

Shell Point extends a very warm “thankyou” to each and every resident who has sup-ported the Shell Point Concert Seriesthroughout the past 10 years.

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF MUSICAL EXCELLENCE

Jack Hubbard withthe Diamonds

Inset photos L-R: Alan Roberts, Dave McJoynt and Gloria Roberts

10th AnniversaryConcertSeries 2012-2013

Don’t Let the Tax Tail Wag theInvestment Dog

Wednesday, March 2010:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL

PRESENTERS:Dennis A. Landfried, vice president

developmental, and Tiffany Williams, managingexecutive, of FineMark National Bank & Trust andTimothy A. Stephenson, ChFC, executive director

of the Legacy Foundation at Shell Point

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The Legacy Foundation presents

When economic conditions improve, interest rates are likelyto rise and investors may have reason to be concernedabout potential declines in the value of their fixed income investments.As interest rates rise, bond prices typically decline and vice versa.

We will help you to determine what role fixed income plays in yourportfolio and how to manage the risks associated with your bond portfolio.This seminar will be given by Paul Weinstein, CFP, managing part-

ner; and Nadine Wilkes, CFP, managing partner of Weinstein WilkesFinancial Group, Raymond James; and Timothy A. Stephenson,ChFC, executive director of the Legacy Foundation at Shell Point.This 45-minute presentation will be followed by Q&A. Light

refreshments will be served. The seminar is free; however, seating is limited and reservations

are required. To reserve your seat, please contact either service desk.


The Legacy Foundation presents

Managing Fixed Income Risks

Wednesday, March 2710:00-11:00 a.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL

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PaulWeinstein

NadineWilkes

Timothy A.Stephenson

April 15 is rapidly approaching and the federal tax lawschanged in the New Year. How will this affect your invest-ments? We are excited to present three hypothetical scenarios thatwill include examples of Investment Planning, Estate Planning, andIncome Tax Planning in this new environment. This audience-inter-active presentation will offer insights on the new tax legislation andideas on how these may apply to your plan. If you are wondering whatyour estate tax bill will look like, when you should consider selling someof your investments, and how to construct a portfolio in this new envi-ronment, you won’t want to miss this informational seminar.

The 45-minute presentation will be followed by Q&A. Lightrefreshments will be served.

The seminar is free; however, seating is limited and reservationsare required. To reserve your seat, please contact either service desk.

Don’t Let the Tax Tail Wag theInvestment Dog

TiffanyWilliams

Timothy A.Stephenson

Dennis Landfried

Managing FixedIncome RisksConsidering the Effects of Changing Interest Rates

Monday, March 411:00 a.m. Island pickup11:15 a.m. Woodlands pickup11:30 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup5:30 p.m. approximate returnCost: $41.00 (food on your own)

Let us take you out tothe ballgame at Jet BlueStadium to see theBoston Red Sox play theTampa Bay Rays! Stadium stairs and crowdnavigation will be required for this field trip.Wearing a ball cap and sunscreen will helpensure maximum enjoyment of the day.

Wednesday, March 611:00 a.m.Oak Room/WDLThe Shell Point Garden Society invites allresidents concerned about world hunger toits March program with Russ Luther fromEducational Concernsfor Hunger Organization(ECHO). He will shareon the topic, “What CanECHO Tell Us AboutSmall Gardens?”

Friday, March 8, 15, 228:30a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Admin Courtyard/ISExplore the wide varietyof products for purchase inthe comfort of your owncommunity! Just steps out-side of your home, you aresure to enjoy the friendship, laughter, andquality products as you visit the MarketPlace each week. There will not be a MarketPlace on March 29 due to Good Friday.

Friday, March 89:15 a.m.The Hospitality Room/VCHave you ever heard of Dragon Boating andDragon Boat Festivals? Would you like to learnmore, or even join a Shell Point team? This isyour chance to come and see a real DragonBoat and learn about this fascinating activity!All are welcome as we discover the sport andhear about the fun atmosphere and team workthat goes into paddling on a dragon boat!

Friday, March 810:00 a.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLAre you or your spouse a veteran? If so,join the Veterans’ Club to hear thismonth’s guest speaker!

To include a listing for an upcoming event or activity, please contact Mary Franklin, resort servicesmanager, at 454-2152 or email: [email protected]

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Friday, March 810:30 a.m. Island pickup10:40 a.m. Woodlands pickup10:50 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup1:30 p.m. approximate returnCost: $7.00 (lunch on your own)Location: Fort MyersAfter 25 years of tastin’ and cookin’, Dave’sbarbecue just plain knocked the socks off his

family and friends. That’swhen Dave decided hehad to share. Hewanted to giveall the folks achance to dig

into the best barbecueever, in a place as down-home fun and frol-icsome as the BBQ shacks and clubs hewent a callin’ on all those years. Menu selec-tions typically run $6 to $18.

Friday, March 81:30 p.m.Oak Room/WDLCome learn about the many great featuresof iPhoto for your iPad, iPhone, and com-puter. Topics to be covered include import-

ing, manipulating,and sharing photos,as well as creatingalbums, slideshows,cards, and calendars.The use of Faces, aface recognitionfunction, will alsobe shown. Bring

your questions, your knowledge, and yourfriends for some Apple fun!

Saturday, March 910:00 a.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLLarry Brock of Eagles Preserve and BruceFindley of Sundial will discuss the advan-tages of cloud computing. Larry will present

some information about Google's cloudservices and describe a new device calledChromebook, an inexpensive and simplecomputer designed to use cloud services.Bruce will discuss Apple's iCloud computingcapabilities.

Saturday, March 92:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLUnable to have a child, a couple buries abox in their backyard with all of their wishes

for a baby. To theirsurprise, a child isborn, but this is notypical child. Followthe heart-warmingand mysterious storyof Timothy Green.

Sunday, March 102:30 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDLAudrey Hepburn plays the daughter of anartist whose greatesttalent is forgingworks of the masters.When her fatherlends a fake Cellinistatue to a museum,she hires a thief(Peter O’Toole) tosteal it backbefore it’s discov-ered to be a fake.Be sure to comeout for this delightful film with excel-lent acting, colorful sets, and beautiful cos-tumes.

Monday, March 1110:15 a.m.Social Center/ISUsing a slide presentation,Michael Tougias will transportyou back to February 18, 1952,when a ferocious nor’easter splita 500-foot-long oil tanker inhalf about one mile off of the coast of Cape

Cod. Tougias is co-author of the book TheFinest Hours, along withmany other books. If youenjoy history, heroism,and adventure, then thisis the presentation foryou!

Tuesday, March 124:15 p.m. Island pickup4:25 p.m. Woodlands pickup4:35 p.m. Eagles Preserve pickup8:00 p.m. approximate returnCost: $8.00 (dinner on your own)Location: Buckingham Road (just east of Fort Myers)A wonderful, enchanting evening of finedining awaits you in Buckingham. The Huthas been aroundfor many years, buthas been com-pletely renovated.The extensive Hutmenu offerings arepreservative-freeand offer a little a bit of south Floridian flairwith Everglades gator soup and fried greentomatoes. But The Hut also offersalfredo dishes, seafood specialties, andfilet mignon. An early bird special menuis also an option with entrees, such as potroast, priced under $10. Sign up today foran evening that will make you feel likeyou are back in old Florida and at TheKeys all at once. Entrees are pricedbetween $7.99 and $29.99.

Wednesday, March 1310:15 a.m.Social Center/IS Come meet animalambassador Trouper (ablind raccoon), Miss Dot(Trouper’s rescuer), andKyle Miller (author of achildren’s book aboutTrouper). You will havethe chance to hear aboutTrouper, his rescue, andhis adventures as he trav-els with Miss Dot and Kyle Miller to lectureon animal safety and rescue.

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members cap-ture during theFebruary fieldtrip to down-town FortMyers? Bringyour own 8x10photo fromthat trip or

come see what others photographed whilethe group shares and critiques each others’shots. Herb Sklar (Eagles Preserve) willshow a video and a new feature called“Photo App of the Month.” Learn about theupcoming May field trip to the NaplesBotanical Gardens.

Friday, Saturday, & SundayMarch 15, 16, & 17Friday and Saturday: 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.Woodlands Commons/Oak Room/GrandCypress Room/WDLYou are invited to enter into a world of cre-ativity to view and purchase beautiful art-

work produced bythe talented artistshere at ShellPoint. This year’sshow will featurepaintings, pottery,sculptures, woodcarvings, polishedstonework, stainedglass, and more.New this year is anopportunity tomake a compli-

mentary watercolor greeting card and achance to win “Lucky Bucks” to beredeemed at the Art Show and Sale. Thosewho choose to use Shell Point’s internaltransportation to arrive at the show will beoffered an additional chance to win!

Friday, March 157:30 p.m.The Village Church/ISCost: $10 Get into the spiritof St. Patrick’sDay with this fes-tive performancefilled with jigs,folk songs, reels,and exquisitechoral music byVocal Artistry, Kellyn Celtic Arts, IrishDance Academy, and flutist Bill Larsen. Allproceeds will benefit the Shell PointAquatic Center.

Saturday, March 168:00 a.m. Island pickup8:10 a.m. Woodlands pickup8:20 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup1:30 p.m. approximate returnCost: $7.00 (lunch on your own)Speaker: Licensed Board CertifiedPedorthist Christopher ColeWhen your feet are comfortable, you feelgood all over. Foot Solutions can help youdiscover that kind of comfort with a carefulfoot evaluation byexperts and customizedrecommendations forstylish top-qualityfootwear, inserts thatcradle and support yourfeet, and a variety ofhelpful accessories. Acomplete assortment ofretail footwear is avail-able at Foot Solutionsand you will haveplenty of time to shop.Find out what the rightshoes are for yourQuest. A lunch stop on the way back toShell Point will be at Ron Dao’s, a restau-rant specializing in flame-grilled chicken,salads, rice bowls, and hot sandwiches. Mostlunch selections under $10.

Monday, March 187:15 p.m.The Village Church/IS Shell Point is pleased to bring you the inter-nationally-known and acclaimed men’schorus, Christian Edition! Having toured allacross the United States, Christian Editionwill bring their musical talents to ShellPoint with a program filled with classicChristian hymns and select contemporarysacred music.

Tuesday, March 19 3:15 p.m.Social Center/ISIf you graduatedfrom a Big TenSchool, then it isyour turn to come out and support your almamater! This is a great chance to meet neigh-bors that maybe went to the same school asyou, or perhaps attended your biggest rival!Light refreshments will be provided.

Thursday, March 212:15 p.m. Manatee Room/ISMike Peterson fromComputer Medics willdevote an entire hourto answering your gen-eral computer ques-tions. Come preparedwith your tough questions to try to stumpMike. If you don’t have any questions,come to learn some new tips and tricks.

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Monday, March 25 throughFriday, April 5Resident Activity Center/ISWith new and exciting opportunities and

education offered by theresident-led Photo Club,the caliber of photos pre-sented at this year’s PhotoShow & Contest will beoutstanding! Come peruseand enjoy photography

captured by talented Shell Point residentsin categories ranging from the Shell PointCommunity to abstract photos. Residentshave truly captured the adage that “a pic-ture speaks a thousand words!”

Monday, March 258:30 a.m. Island pickup8:40 a.m. Woodlands pickup8:50 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup3:00 p.m. approximate returnCost: $16.00 (ice cream on your own)

Join your fellow Shell Point residents for awonderful March day at the beach. Ourmonthly beach day will take you to DelnorWiggins State Park in North Naples. Thereyou will find the water, convenientlylocated facilities, a shady picnic grove, anda fun group of ocean lovers. Bring a chair ifyou like and all your personal supplies. Foodand beverages will be provided and a tradi-tional stop for ice cream will be included onthe trip back to Shell Point.

Monday, March 25 6:45 p.m. Social Center/ISDon and Lina are a famous on-screenromantic pair, but Lina mistakes this on-

screen romance forreal love. While Donand Lina are workingon their latest movie,a musical, actressKathy Selden isbrought in, and Donfalls in love with her!Be sure not to missthis favorite movie.

Tuesday, March 262:15 p.m.Social CenterJames Smith ofLakewood will bereviewing The LastStand: Custer, SittingBull and the Battle of theLittle Big Horn byNathaniel Philbrick.The book brims withdetail from the geogra-phy of the area to the events and charactersof this famous battle. Refreshments andconversation will follow the review.

Tuesday, March 267:15 p.m.Resident Activity Center/ISEnjoy hors d’oeuvres and the company ofresident photographers as we announce andaward the winners of this year’s Photo

Contest. Also planned for the evening isthe new “Ted Boynton Best of ShowAward,” given to the resident with the “bestin show” photograph. This new award wascreated to honor Ted Boynton’s (Macoma)commitments to the Photo Club. ThisPhoto Gala will prove to be a lovelyevening you won’t want to miss!

Friday, March 2910:30 a.m. Island pickup10:45 a.m. Woodlands pickup11:00 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup5:00 p.m. approximate returnCost: $39.00 (snacks on your own)Batter up! This time the Twins take on theRed Sox at Hammond Stadium for our sec-ond spring training trip of the year. Thesegames are always full of actionand you never know what isgoing to happen until thevery end. Keep in mindthat navigating stairs andstadium seating can betricky and is required for thisfield trip. Sunscreen is also agood precaution.

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April 13, 14, 15Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.Sunday: 12 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.Monday: 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.Social Center/ISThe intricately-designed quilts cre-ated by Shell Point residents will beon display to celebrate “My Heritage.”All are welcome to view the excep-tionally-crafted quilts, including heir-loom and antique quilts.


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MarchHighlights

Fri 1 ....March Birthdays w/ Frank & Iris (CMR)............3:00 p.m.Mon 4 ....Shopping Trip: Target & Dollar Store (1FL) ......9:30 a.m.Mon 4 ....Knitters & Crochet Welcome Table (1FL) ......10:30 a.m.Tue 5 ....Art w/ Evelyne: Silk Shamrock Pins (4CR)......10:00 a.m.Tue 5 ....Cards by Karen (1FL)..........................................11:30 a.m.Wed 6 ....National Nutrition Month Display (1FL) ........11-1:00pmThu 7 ....Songs To Remember w/ Patrick Nolan

& Marilyn (CMR) ........................................3:00 p.m.Fri 8 ....Lunch Trip: Clancy’s Irish Restaurant (1FL) ....10:30 a.m.Mon 11 ....Irish Limericks & Folklore (3DR)........................1:30 p.m.Tue 12 ....Health Series: Difficulty Swallowing (CMR)....10:15 a.m.Wed 13 ....Irish Presentation by Eileen & Lex (CMR) ......3:00 p.m.Sat 16 ....Play it Again Vicki Lei! on Piano (Mez) ............3:00 p.m.Tue 19 ....Spiritual Quest w/ Bonnie Palmquist:

Dealing w/ Anxiety & Fear (1SR) ............10:00 a.m.Wed 20 ....Speaker Series: Julie Boyd, Organizing

your Life Records (CMR) ..........................10:15 a.m.Wed 20 ....St. Patrick’s Dinner & Irish Songs (DR) ..........4-6:00p.m.Thu 21 ....Easter Egg Hunt (1FL) ........................................10:00 a.m.Fri 22 ....Health Series: Posture Tips & Back Protection

w/ Carol & Joy (CMR) ................................9:30 a.m.Mon 25 ....Lunch Trip: Ruby Tuesday’s (1FL) ....................10:30 a.m.Wed 27 ....Brunch & Irish Cream Coffee (Gaz)..................10:00 a.m.Sat 30 ....Kellyn Celtic Dancers (1FL) ................................3:00 p.m.Sun 31 ....Easter Sunrise Service (VC) ..............................10:15 a.m.Sun 31 ....Easter Sunday Special Menu (DR) ................11-1:00 p.m.

Fri 1 ....Shell Point Card Sales (GS) ..............................11:30 a.m.Sat 2 ..Harpist Leslie Gregory (DR) ..............................12:00 p.m.Mon 4 ....Shopping Trip: Wal-Mart (L) ..............................9:00 a.m.Mon 4 ....March Birthdays w/ Patrick Nolan (COM) ........2:00 p.m.Tue 5 ....Health Series: Difficulty Swallowing (COM) ..10:15 a.m.Wed 6 ....Makeover Magic w/ Robyn (GS) ......................10:00 a.m.Wed 6 ....Lee County Jr. Drill Team (COM) .................... 6:45 p.m.Thu 7 ....National Nutrition Table (DR)..........................11-1:00pmFri 8 ....Lunch Trip: Clancy’s

Irish Restaurant (L) ....................................10:15 a.m.Tue 12 ....Health Connection: Auditory Depravation

Use it or Lose it (COM) ............................10:15 a.m.Wed 13 ....Irish Presentation by Eileen & Lex (COM)......10:00 a.m.Thu 14 ....Evangelical Christian School

2nd graders visit (COM) ............................10:15 a.m.Thu 14 ....St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Celebration (DR)......4-6:00 p.mThu 14 ....Irish Eyes are Smiling w/ Vicki Lei (DR) ............4:30 p.m.Fri 15 ....Speaker Series: Julie Boyd, Organizing

Your Life Records (COM) ..........................10:15 a.m.Sat 16 ....Tom Cannon, Entertainer (GS).......................... 1:00 p.m.Tue 20 ....Shopping trip: Target (L) .................................... 9:00 a.m.Thu 21 ....Celebrate Spring w/ The Jean Packard

Trio (COM).................................................. 2:00 p.m.Fri 22 ....Health Series: Posture Tips & Back Protection

w/ Carol & Joy (CMR) ..............................10:15 a.m.Mon 25 ....Lunch Trip: Ruby Tuesday’s (L)..........................10:15 a.m.Tue 26 ....Augusta Crane Demonstrates with Clay .......... 2:00 p.m.Thu 28 ....Side by Side Entertainment (COM) .................. 2:00 p.m.Fri 29 ....Good Friday Church Service (VC)....................10:15 a.m.Sat 30 ....Kellyn Celtic Dancers (COM) .......................... 2:00 p.m.Sun 31 ....Easter Sunrise Service (Amphitheater) ............ 6:45 a.m.Sun 31 ....Easter Dinner Buffet (DR) ..............................11-1:00 p.m.

Thu 7 ......Birthday Bash (2/3 DR) ........................................2:30 p.m.Fri 8 ......Entertainment w/Ali (2 DR)................................2:30 p.m.Thu 14 ....Entertainment w/Michael Anthony (3 DR) ......2:30 p.m.Sat 16 ....Tom Cannon Entertainment (2 DR) ..................2:30 p.m.Sun 17 ....St Patrick’s Luncheon (1 DR) ............................11:00 a.m.Thu 21 ....Entertainment w/Johnny Johnson (3 DR) ..........2:30 p.m.Sun 31 ....Easter Luncheon (1 DR) ....................................11:00 a.m.Every Mon ....Sing-a-long w/ Dot (2DR)..............................10:00 a.m.Every Tue ......Piano with Ruth Rodgers (3DR) ..................10:00 a.m.Every Wed ....Music Social w/ Art (3DR) .......................... 10:00 a.m.Every Wed ....Pet Therapy w/ Eli (3/2 DR) ..................2:30-3:00 p.m.Every Sat ......Pet Therapy w/ Sammie (3/2 DR) ..........10-10:30 a.m.Recurring Activities:• Catholic Communion will be held each Sunday in residents’rooms at 10:00 a.m.

• Vespers meet on 3rd floor on Sundays at 2:45 p.m., and Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:45 p.m. on 2nd floor.

• Bible Study with Eleanor will be held on Mondays at 9:30 a.m.on 3rd floor.

• Bible Stories & Songs with Bud will meet Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m.on 3rd floor.

• Hymn Sing will take place on Saturdays at 3 p.m. on 3rd floor.


SUPPORT GROUPSAlcoholics Anonymous MeetingThursdays, March 7, 14, 21, 284:30 p.m.Sabal Room/WDLAlcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship ofmen and woman who share their experi-ence, strength, and hope with each otherthat they may solve their common problemand help others recover from alcoholism.This “open” meeting of AA welcomesthose who struggle with alcohol as well asthose who support them. For more informa-tion, contact the intergroup phone number275-5111.

Cancer Support Program 1-on-1 mentoringThe goal of this resident-led program is toestablish group mentoring connectionsbetween newly diagnosed cancer patientsand cancer survivors. Contact BarbaraMaruchi (Lakewood) at 433–9488.

Cancer Support Group Wednesday, March 61:30 p.m.Osprey Room/ ISLadies and gentlemen are all encouraged toattend the resident-led Cancer SupportGroup. The intent is for a meaningful anduplifting session. Contact Barbara Maruchi(Lakewood) at 433-9488.

Caregiver Support Group TherapyTuesdays, March 5 and 19Group 1: 9:15 a.m. or Group 2: 10:30 a.m.2nd Floor Educational Room #2Pavilion Rehabilitation Building/ISThis group is aimed at helping residents dealwith issues of being a caregiver for someonewith a memory disorder. The resident maybe cared for in independent living, assistedliving, or skilled nursing. Dr. Nancy Spencerfacilitates the group and can be reached at454-2043. Sign up is required.

Diabetes Group AppointmentFriday, March 11:00 p.m.Social Center/ISBoth insulin and non-insulin diabetics areencouraged to attend this meeting. Each

monthly meeting covers a different topicand includes open discussion.

Healing Journey Grief SupportWednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 272:45 p.m.Hospitality Room/ISHealing Journey is a series of sessions whichexamine the physical, emotional, mental,and spiritual effects of grief. The series runsthrough March 27. The sessions are led byDotty Morrison (Cellana) and Judy Mayer(Junonia). Register by calling Dotty at 337-4015 or the church office at 454-2147.

Memory Care GroupsNote: Individual assessment is requiredbefore joining one of the following groups:

Tuesdays, March 5 and 19Group 1: 9:15 a.m. or Group 2: 10:30 a.m. 2nd Floor Educational Room #1Pavilion Rehabilitation Building/IS

Wednesdays, March 6 and 203:00 p.m. 3rd Floor Game Room/King’s Crown

These therapeutic groups are designed toprovide education and support to residentswho have some type of memory disorder.The objectives of the groups are to identifypractical strategies that would help resi-dents better manage their memory loss,address long-range planning, and offer anenvironment that fosters a sense of purposeand heightened self-esteem. Kathy Fratrick,L.C.S.W., facilitates the group and can bereached at 454-2073. Individual appoint-ments are also available.

Neuropathy Support GroupWednesday, March 2011:00 a.m.Oak Room/WDLThis month Shepherd Beasley, licensed cer-tified pedorthist, will share an illustratedpresentation on all aspects of foot care withan emphasis on good, comfortable shoes.Contact Lenny Wodarczyk (Parkwood) at443-4769.

Parkinson’s Enrichment Support Group Monday, March 410:15 a.m.Village Church Hospitality Room/ISThis group provides support and educationalopportunities to those affected by Parkinson’sdisease as a patient, caregiver, family member,or friend. Each meeting includes a speakercovering topics related to Parkinson’s, groupdiscussion, and opportunities for emotionalsupport. For more information, contactJanine Hammond, resident support servicesmanager, at 454-2186.

The Vision Enrichment GroupTuesday, March 1210:15 a.m.Social Center/ISThe Vision Enrichment Group offers anopportunity to network and share storiesand information. Florence Putman (EaglesPreserve) is the chairperson. For more infor-mation, contact Angie Prichard at 454-2134 or Sandee Weber at 225-2929.

Walk With Me Caregiver Support GroupThursday, March 28Coffee and dessert at 1:30 p.m. Meeting at 1:45 p.m.Village Church Hospitality Room/ISShare your caregiver experiences withfriends. Each meeting offers the opportunityto embrace spiritual support and renewinner strength. Contact Joyce Seckinger(Lucina) at 466-1354 for more information.


Aqua Motions Instructor Melanie BrodMonday through Friday 9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.Health Club Pool/IS

This class moves in a circular motionfor resistance, while using buoyancy appa-ratuses to help create more upper bodystrength and lower body balance. All mus-cle groups are worked in this aqua class.

What the Residents Have to Say“My wife and I were active in water aer-

obics prior to coming to Shell Point, so itwas one of the first classes we joined. I haveslight problems with my knees, but find that

I can complete all the waterexercises with less pressure onmy joints and no pain. I also suf-fered a heart attack some yearsback and my cardiologist rec-ommended water aerobics to

help build my cardiovascular endurance. Ihave been participating ever sense.” BillMcCoy (Harbor Court)

“I have always enjoyedthe water from the time I wasa young child, so exercising inthe water just came naturallyto me. I enjoy Melanie’s classvery much.” Mary McJoynt(Eagles Preserve)

“It’s a great way to start your day and Ifind I can do more in the water than on landbecause there is less strain on the body. TheAqua Motions class is the way I get a full bodyworkout, as Melanie emphasizes differentparts of the body, so one day we will be work-ing our arms and upper body and the next afocus on our legs. You can use the resistance

of the water as an alternative to weight train-ing with much less strain on your joints andmuscles.” Mike Lienhardt (Periwinkle).

“I found that I started to experiencesome back pain while walking on land, butin the water I canparticipate in theaqua class and do my‘water walking’ withabsolutely no backpain. We are new toShell Point, and theclass has also proven to be a great place tomeet new friends, share a joke of the day,and just laugh.” Dawn Lienhardt (Periwinkle)

Aqua-FUN-AticsInstructor Cheryl CooperTuesdays and Thursdays10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.Woodlands Pool

Expect to raise your heart rate and havefun at the same time! This water fitnessclass combines the benefits of aerobic con-ditioning and resistance training by usingnoodles and other water tools. Enjoy theclass camaraderie as you work your musclesin easy-to-follow patterns.

What the Residents Have to Say“I work out in the Health Club, but get

tired of working out on the same machines.So in January I started the Aqua class to addsome variety to my exercise program andfound that it’s a new way to work my musclesand have lots of fun doing it. It’s been a greatway to combine the two things I enjoy, waterand exercise.” Jo Klenk (Royal Bonnet)

“I had a strokein 2011 and haveexperienced someweakness in my rightarm and, to a lesserextent, my right leg.I do many exercises to improve them andrecently joined Cheryl’s Aqua-FUN-Aticsclass to help as well. I am learning new waysto exercise that I can also do on my own.”Tim Klenk (Royal Bonnet)

AquaticArthritisMovements Instructor Cheryl CooperMonday, Wed., Friday10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.Woodlands Pool

This shallow-water workout focuseson improving your joint mobility, flexibil-ity, and balance while improving youroverall fitness level. The slow, flowingmovement also improves your circulation.

B Y D A W N B O R E N , D I R E C T O R O F R E S I D E N T L I F E

Fitness instructors Cheryl Cooper andMelanie Brod, along with fitness supervisorMichelle Smith, understand the many bene-fits of aquatic exercise and offer a variety ofwater classes to accommodate various fit-ness levels, needs, and interests.

Working Out in the Water Works!

Make a Splash! by Joining a Shell Point Aquatic Exercise Program

THERE IS A GROWING TREND in aquatic exercise programs all overthe country, including our Shell Point community. Over the past years, ouraquatic programs have grown from one to four weekly classes in response to both the interest and needs of our residents. Residents have a variety ofreasons why they join a water class, and even more reasons why they stayinvolved. Consider jumping in and making a splash!

Bill McCoy

Mary McJoynt

Dawn & Mike Lienhardt

Tim & Jo Klenk

This class follows guidelines from theArthritis Foundation.

What the Residents Have to Say“I had never exercised in the water

prior to coming to Shell Point. But whenmy wife, Harriett, and I moved here, shetalked me into comingwith her to an aquaticclass. That was four yearsago and she has sincepassed, but I continue tocome three days a weekbecause it’s good for me and keeps memoving. I also have found that I reallyenjoy the company and fellowship of theother residents.” Jim Heckler (Arbor)

“I suffer from arthritis.If I didn’t participate inthe pool class, I would notbe able to move. It keepsme walking. I couldn’t livecomfortably without theclass. I also enjoy the peo-ple very much.” Jane Kennedy (Oakmont)

Into the Deep Instructor Cheryl CooperMonday, Wed., and Friday1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.Woodlands Pool

This deep-water exercise class usesvarious buoyancy apparatuses. This class

is great for those who have trouble with thejolting of land-based aerobics. Join thisclass to improve strength and endurance,increase body tone, and lose weight.

What the Residents Have to Say“I experience rheumatoid arthritis and

have been doing the deep-water exerciseclass to help prevent myarms and legs from ‘freez-ing up.’ Cheryl is a greatinstructor and her class haskept me moving and ingood physical shape formany years.” Richard Maass (Rosemont).

See you at the next Aquatic class!

With a warmer water tempera-ture, the therapy pool area will bedesigned not only to help with joint painrelated to chronic arthritis, but also assistresidents in the rehabilitation associatedwith injuries and surgeries. The pool itselfwill have a ramp for easy access.

The therapy pool willbe larger than the currentIsland Health Club pool,and will be able to accom-modate up to 40 class par-ticipants. In fact, ResortServices and WellnessManager Mary Franklin and FitnessSupervisor Michelle Smith have startedto research new aquatic classes to offer,including: Circuit Training, Aqua Zumba,Aqua Tai Chi, Joint Efforts Arthritis, andAqua Flex & Joints.

Another growing interest in the field

is aquatic personal training by a trainedCertified Therapeutic AquaticCoordinator. We also envision that desig-nated times will be available for residentswho want to use the Therapy Pool fortheir own uses, such as for prescribed reha-bilitation exercises, water walking, or indi-

vidual water aerobics.With the many benefits of

water exercise, the newAquatic Center at Shell Pointis designed to offer somethingfor everyone and will truly bea center of excellence.

Residents John and Nancy Rohde(Turban) are looking forward to enjoyingthe Aquatic Center. “We have alwaysloved the water and we were pleased tomake our donation towards the newAquatic Center. We believe in supportingthe wonderful staff and choice in pro-

grams, including the many aqua exerciseclasses. The water classes offer us manybenefits and also provide a great opportu-nity for socialization that helps to build astrong Shell Point community.”


New IslandAquatic Centerto Bring More

Opportunities forWater Wellness

Jim Heckler

Jane Kennedy

Richard Maass

Make a

Splash!

Donate Today and

Please join the residents who havegiven to the Aquatic Center andconsider making a donation towardthis wellness enhancement. Call TimStephenson, executive director ofthe Legacy Foundation, at 489-8485to discuss your interest in supportingthis project.

John & Nancy Rohde

The new Aquatic CenterTherapy Pool will belarger, provide handicapaccess, and will bewarmer than the existingHealth Club pool.

Tune in to WGCU, SouthwestFlorida’s Public Television station, andyou’ll likely see an advertisement for one ofseveral of Florida’s premiere retirementcommunities. There are so many options,how can you be sure you are going to choosethe right place? After all, for most, thechoice of one of these retirement complexesis likely going to end up being their finaladdress.

Each ad highlights facilities and ameni-ties you would expect from a five-star retire-ment setting: fine dining, swimming pools,boating, golf, and of particular concern toseniors, provisions for continuing medicalcare and physical rehabilitation. The ads alsospeak of community. Beyond the bricks andmortar lies the human dimension — the souland spirit of a place. This concern for mutualcaring, this ultimate quality-of-life issue, iswhat sets Shell Point apart from the rest.The 240 volunteers who make up the LarsonPavilion Auxiliary best represent this truespirit of caring.

Volunteering is woven into the social fab-

ric of our Shell Point com-munity; it adds a layer ofenriching personal connec-tions. Need a piece of furni-ture repaired? Drop it off atthe woodshop. Need tosend a package? Take it tovolunteers manning theUPS station. Volunteersstaff our libraries and com-puter center, and serve asgreeters in all commonareas. Those are just a fewof the many welcomingconveniences volunteers provide.

At the Larson Pavilion, on theother hand, needs encompass morethan convenience and camaraderie. Itis where we residents confront ourgreatest dependencies, whether ourPavilion stay is for short-term rehabil-itation or we face a longer stay. ThePavilion is where volunteering reachesits zenith — its maximum potentialfor giving and receiving.


During the annual meeting, President Peter Dys rec-ognized more than 30 residents for their length ofservice. These “longevity volunteers” have served10 years or more with the Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary.Below: Floyd Fought, Ruth and Ted Rodgers, Charlotte MacDonald, Dot Beard, Mary Fountain,Joan Perry, Kitty Powell, Sylvia Raia, Eileen Black,Grayce Gore, Bill Harrod, Peggy Richmond, MaryBoynton, Jean Gilman, Nita DeWeese, Bill Staples,Lucy Miller, Anne Parton, Jim Whitehead, Jetta Currise, Bobbi Brown, Pat Straup, Bill Maruchi, Bill Currise, Millie Braaten, John and Janet Bendahl,Doris and Ray Nandal, and Arni Shareski

AUXILIARY VOLUNTEERS ARE SUPERSTARS!

B Y D A V I D S I N G E R ( T E L L I D O R A ) P A V I L I O N A U X I L I A R Y B O A R D M E M B E R

The Rewards of Giving:

Pavilion Auxiliary Volunteers Hold Annual Meeting

To convey some of the manyopportunities for service at this 219-bed nursing and rehabilitation com-plex, Auxiliary Board Chaplain AnneKimball (Palm Acres) authored a 25-minute skit, A Day in the Pavilion,that was presented by nine board mem-bers and three Pavilion staff membersat the board’s 22nd Annual Meetingon January 19. “The Pavilion Players”acted out some 30 roles portraying howAuxiliary volunteers interface withPavilion staff and residents daily. Theycirculate beverage and book carts, dec-orate with flowers, water plants, sortand deliver mail, read mail to residentswhen necessary, welcome and orientnew residents, supply musical enter-tainment at meals, register and orientvisitors, aid residents in menu selec-tion, celebrate residents’ birthdays withcards and roses, and assist residents not ableto feed themselves. And for residents withlimited social connections, volunteers supplya human touch through reading, playinggames, offering conversation, and taking res-idents for walks. All these efforts supplementand magnify the contribution of Pavilionstaff. These selfless services unite and dig-nify each of us.

In 1971, when the Pavilion firstopened with 180 beds, Shell Point waslittle more than a sand spit jutting outinto the river. Only three years earlierShell Point’s first residents, retired mis-sionaries Ralph and Emilie Torgeson,moved into the just-completed Tellidorabuilding. By 1989 the community hadmatured and served as home to some 800residents. The Pavilion was refurbishedand expanded and two years later its vol-unteer Auxiliary organized.

Awards recognizing Shell Point’s dis-tinctiveness followed shortly thereafter, nodoubt reflecting, in part, the caring andcohesiveness epitomized by Pavilion vol-unteers and their central role to makingShell Point a caring concern. In 1993 NewChoices magazine listed Shell Point amongthe nation’s top 20 continuing care retire-ment communities. In successive years, otherawards of recognition followed. In 1995Contemporary Longterm Care magazine namedShell Point “Best Retirement Community.” In1996 Shell Point was named one of the world’smost beautiful retirement communities. Andin 1997 Where to Retiremagazine named ShellPoint “Top Continuing Care RetirementCommunity” in the Southwest.

From this beginning, volunteer involve-ment with Pavilion residents and aid toPavilion staff was comprehensive. A manualoutlining the details and procedures for serv-ing on one of the 18 volunteer committeesin the Pavilion carried the motto, “We Care

for Our Own.” The current manual describesthe workings of 19 committees, each onebriefly illustrated during Anne’s sensitiveskit.

Beyond providing daily aid, the PavilionBoard conducts an annual Bakeless BakeSale. This past year, the fundraiser broughtin more than $29,000 from the broader ShellPoint community to meet unique Pavilion

needs and provide recognition, certification,and training scholarships for medical staff. In2012, the Pavilion Auxiliary contributedmore than $10,000 in scholarship assistanceto five nursing students and two staff mem-bers involved in certification programs.

Another $2,000 went toward thepurchase and maintenance ofwheelchairs. The Bakeless BakeSale also funded the purchase of amechanical lift, an ergonomicscooter, sound systems, flat-screenTVs, Christmas gifts for residents,and more.

Shell Point President PeterDys, in his remarks at the annualmeeting, summarized, “What hasemerged over the years is what Ibelieve to be the largest and mostwell-organized Auxiliary that Iknow of in the lifecare industry.”

All told, Pavilion volunteershave contributed more than18,700 hours of onsite service dur-ing each of the past two years.Should you ever need Pavilion-level care, know that there’s a vol-unteer army of your friends andneighbors eager to make your

Pavilion stay a friendlier, homier, and moredignified experience. Current AuxiliaryPavilion President Jerry Nanfelt (EaglesPreserve) encourages anyone whowishes to join this band of blue-jacketed superstars to contact TeriKollath, auxiliary manager, at 454-2254 to discuss how to schedule aPavilion orientation.


The Pavilion Auxiliary Board of Directors — The caring people who support the work of the19 auxiliary committees, pictured with their staff advisors Sherry Brown, director of long termcare, and Teri Kollath, The Academy and Auxiliary manager. FRONT ROW L-R: Barbara Maruchi,Renee Maxwell, Linda Williams, Anne Kimball, Betty Jean Young, Jetta Currise, and Jerry Nanfelt.BACK ROW L-R: Sherry Brown, David Singer, Dave Dimmick, Carl Meier, Sandy Williamson, DoloresSerra, and Teri Kollath.

Clockwise from left: Jerry Nanfelt, Auxiliary presidentfor 2011-2014. Past Auxiliary presidents include

Mary Fountain 2010 - 2011, Bill Staples 2009 - 2010,Nita DeWeese 2008 - 2009, Bill Maruchi 2007 - 2008,

Bobbi Brown 2005 - 2007, and Pat Straup 2003 - 2005.Not pictured: Martha Ryckman 1999 - 2003, Evelyn

Davis 1991 - 1995, and Victoria SirLouis 1995 - 1999.


G ROWING UP IN MADISON, WISCONSIN, DURING THE

depression years, Jim Graham(Sundial) and his two older siblingswere used to spending time with his

mother’s family. “I remember lots of auntsand uncles; there were fifteen children inmy mother’s family. We had many big familymeals and great times together. We may nothave had much, but we had each other.”

Jim’s father was an engineer, and hismother worked in a grocery store. Whilemoney was tight, they made it a priority tosend their children to a Catholic school.“Our school was a block from the state capi-tol. When it was raining badly, it would costme a nickel to ride the bus. I couldn’t use thatnickel for an ice cream cone, candy bar, orsome of that penny candy that looked sogood in the glass case. I had to save it for thenext rainy day. But it was still a good timegrowing up.”

By the time he reached second grade,Jim knew his life’s calling. “I decided thatI wanted to be a priest,” he recalled.“During my fourth grade year, my brotherwent to seminary, so I kept my own decisiona secret.”

Throughout his education, Jim excelledin math and science, but didn’t care muchfor English or spelling. But during his senior

year, when his brother was ordained as adiocesan priest, his dream to enter thepriesthood was coming within reach and hemade a commitment to focus on his studies.“I threw myself into my studies, getting allA’s, even in English classes. I had known fora long time that I wanted to give myselfentirely to God, and at that point, I mademy dream known and began to see how Imight realize it!”

Resisting RecruitmentHis academic record caught the atten-

tion of the U.S. Army. They offered to payfor his college as a soldier if he joined theArmy and attended eight weeks of basictraining. “But I didn’t think they would payfor seminary, so I didn’t accept their offer.”

During their last call, they threat-ened to draft him and send him into theinfantry. But he entered St. FrancisSeminary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in1948, and thus became exempt from

being drafted with 4D status.Following his dream to give himself

wholly to God, Jim pursued the monastic

Resident Profile

Jim Graham knew from an early age that he wantedto enter the priesthood. He pursued his dreamwholeheartedly and lived as a trappist monk for 22years before considering a different path.

SpiritualOne Man’s

JourneyB Y S U E T A Y L O R

life of a trappist monk. Viewed as one of thetoughest callings in the Roman Catholicreligious order because they are cloistered,trappist monks closely follow St. Benedict’sRule, taking vows of stability, fidelity tomonastic life, and obedience. Jim wroteto the New Melleray Abbey monasteryin Dubuque, Iowa, stating his interestin becoming a priest and devoting hisentire life to God.

The one page response he receivedwas somewhat discouraging. He couldenter immediately as a lay brother, butwould need four years of Latin to enteras a priest. Fortunately, in 1948, aninflux of veterans returning from the warmade an impact on the seminary. In justone year, he completed a four-year Latincourse at St. Francis Seminary. In 1949,Jim officially joined the trappistmonastery in Dubuque, Iowa. As all oth-ers, Jim entered the monastery as a pos-tulant with no firm commitment.

When Jim arrived at New MellerayAbbey, the monastery’s 4000-acre farmhad 1000 black angus cattle raised andsold for meat, 200 dairy cows that pro-vided milk for consump-tion and purchase, andcrops of corn and soybeansto sustain the animals andthe abbey itself.“According to St.Benedict’s Rule, you aretruly a monk when you liveby the labor of your hands.Ora et labora, or “pray andwork,” was foundational to everyday life atthe monastery.”

Devoting his life to the way of the trap-pist calling, Jim had a full schedule andnever left the monastery. “It was a contem-plative and active life during the day, and atnight I slept in a common dormitory on

planks with straw. Except when speech wasnecessary, language was signed and not spo-ken. That is, unless the abbot was gone.”With that, Jim signed, “When the cat’saway, the mice will play!”

Two months later after entering theabbey, Jim donned the white habit, a longrobe with scapular and cowl, of a choirnovice. His novitiate lasted two years, withthe first spent learning monastic history andworking, and the second focusing on hisstudies. “All philosophy, theology, and

singing of the Divine Office were conductedin Latin, so my study during seminary wasput to good use.”

Committed to ServeAfter Jim’s second year as a novice,

simple vows were taken, followed by threeyears of probation before taking thesolemn vows. These were permanent vowsof poverty, chastity, obedience, stability(live and die in the monastery), and con-version of matters (live a life of perfec-tion). After a total four years of theology,Jim was ordained as a priest. His fifth yearbrought more studies.

Prayer was a foundational way of lifein the monastery. After rising at 2:00 a.m.and meditating for half an hour, Jim’s dayrevolved around fixed-hour prayersknown as the Divine Office or Opus Dei(Work of God), Vigils (at 2 a.m.), Lauds(after Vigils), Prime (first hour of day-light), Terce (mid-morning), Sext(noon), None (mid-afternoon), Vespers(evening), and Compline (last prayer of

the day). Interspersed withthe Divine Offices was LectioDivina, a practice of scrip-tural reading, meditation,study, and prayer intended topromote communion withGod and to increase theknowledge of His Word.

There was also time forfood and manual work; how-

ever, the food was austere and the workrobust. “Meals were vegetarian, with nomeat, fish, or eggs.”

Although given a slice of bread in themorning and a slice and a half at night with


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Far left: New MellerayAbbey, where Jim livedas a trappist monk for22 years, is locatednear Duboque, Iowa.

Left: Two days after hewas ordained as apriest, Jim gave his firstmass at the abbey. Thechalice and paten weregifts from his brother.

“I had known for a long time that I wanted to give myself entirely to God, and

at that point, I made my dream known and began to see how I might realize it!”

New Melleray Abbey

While studying in Rome, Jimattended several masses andaudiences at the Basilica ofSt. Peter in Vatican city.

some applesauce, the noon meal consisted oftwo slices of bread and butter; tea, coffee, ormilk; and a hearty soup with potatoes and veg-etables. Jim recalled, “From September 14 untilEaster, we were served only one meal each day.From Easter until September 14, two mealswere allotted because of the strenuous workbeing done in the fields. We ate a lot at noonbecause that was it for the day. And in the sum-mertime, we often ate two dishes with lots of

beans for protein. It was all very healthy!”Work centered on maintaining a self-sus-

taining abbey. During the summer and grow-ing seasons, much work was done outsidecaring for animals, growing crops, and relatedactivities. Jim recollected, “Sometimes con-struction to enlarge the monastery was neces-sary. I became an electrician because I wasassigned to a returning veteran who was anelectrician. The monastery had an influx ofmany men returning from World War II whowere accomplished in a variety of ways, butwho now sought the life and peace that themonastery offered them. I learned how to doelectrical work as an apprentice on the job.”

Jim was quickly assigned to a role ofteaching in the monastery. It was an aca-


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Clockwise from top left: Every Thursday, Jim used his time off ofschool to take advantage of the manysightseeing opportunities throughoutRome. Here, he posed for a photo at theColosseum. While walking through thecity of Assisi, Jim couldn’t resist the urgeto pose with a friendly donkey. Jim’sfamily was allowed to visit him at theabbey once a year. During one visit, Jimand his brother walked along the roadthat led through the farm buildings of theabbey. Jim was assigned to a teachingrole in the monastery. Here, he teaches alesson in Hebrew. Jim actively servedas a priest for 15 years.

demic role that came easilyto him. However, theabbey was encouraged todevelop more highly-degreed faculty. So afterfive years of theology, Jimwas sent to study in Rome.He acquired his doctoratein two years and headedback to the monastery to teach theology andScripture with additional classes in Hebrew,Latin, French, and Greek.

Although back in the familiar life of hismonastery, Jim’s own life was no longer afamiliar one. “My time abroad had broughtme a new understanding that began to putme at odds with my former community.”

Change had come to Rome. Pope PiusXII had died, and Pope John XXIII ruled theVatican City from 1958 until his death fiveyears later. Beloved for his warmth and kind-ness, Pope John would soon convene theSecond Vatican Council, addressing relationsbetween the Roman Catholic Church andthe modern world. He was often quoted assaying that it was time to open the windowsof the church and let in some fresh air. Latinwas replaced by common language, commu-nity with Protestants was encouraged, andscholasticism was exchanged for a moreevangelical, scriptural approach.”

The changes in Jim led many in themonastery to view him as a protestant. Forhis own health, and the health of themonastery, Jim made a tough decision toleave the monastic life after 22 years.

New SurroundingsFeeling like a modern day Rip Van

Winkle, Jim now awoke to a different world.He was quickly immersed in a culturefocused on Vietnam and Woodstock. Hisfirst year in this new world was spent at theUniversity of Iowa, where he was able toattend at $50 a semester, followed by twoand a half years at Loyola University ofChicago, where he would garner a Ph.D. ineducational psychology, majoring in psycho-metrics testing and research. “Coming froma monastic life of poverty, I didn’t really haveany money. How was I to support myself?Providentially, I was afforded a residence inMercy Hospital where I taught about theSecond Vatican Council as a priest to stu-dent nurses. I also held mass for them.Loyola’s psychology department had beengiven a grant from the Catholic bishops toresearch why so many priests were leaving

the priesthood. Isigned up to partici-pate in the study,and this thenbecame my disserta-tion. In addition, Iwas also assigned byCardinal Cody as aresident priest to a

parish for just Sunday work which compen-sated me for both room and board. Later Igot an Arthur Schmidt scholarship coveringall my needs. After completing my course-work and while writing my dissertation, andwith some years of serious personal counsel-ing, I left the priesthood in 1971. It felt likea divorce.”

For the next two years, Jim served withGoodwill Industries as the director of a reha-bilitation program doing extensive counsel-ing and job preparation for functionallyretarded citizens in the Chicago area.Through his membership in the AmericanPsychological Association, he responded toan ad from the American Dental Associationfor the directorship of a testing program. Asits director, Jim developed a paper and penciltest of manual dexterity, replacing the formerchalk carving test of the Dental AdmissionTesting program (DAT), which tested 25,000students a year. Jim was also the director ofinstitutional research for the accreditation ofall dental programs in the United States.Jim’s work encompassed dealing with dentalschools, hygienists, lab techs, and residencyprograms in oral surgery, orthodontics, peri-odontics, etc. It was a wonderful position forsomeone who loved statistics and was goodat it. Jim retired in 1991 after nineteen yearsin that position.

Sometime between the defense of hisPh.D. dissertation in psychology and the for-mal conferring of his degree, Jim was workingon an involved book report for his advisor,who was the editor of Psychometrica. Takinga break from the mathematics coming out ofhis ears, Jim agreed to join another resignedpriest for a guitar mass one Sunday. After themass, Jim’s friend persuaded him to go downto the church basement for coffee, rolls, andan introduction to a woman named Linda.Jim and Linda met for a date and dinnerevery night that week. The next Sunday wasChristmas, and Jim was invited home to meether parents. On the way home while waitingfor the lowering of the bridge at the “S” curveon Chicago’s Outer Drive, they noticed thepassing of a boat underneath that remindedLinda of a passage from Michener’s TheSource. Invited into her apartment to read

that book excerpt, symbolic of two livesbeing brought together in the boat’s traveldown the river, Jim brought their livestogether by proposing marriage. Now, thecouple is celebrating almost 41 years together.

TheOpenRoadAfter Jim’s retirement, he and Linda

purchased a 32-foot, fifth-wheel RV, anddecided to winter in Florida RV parks andsummer in the upper Midwest. Five yearslater, they settled down with the purchaseof a mobile home in Ocala and then a homein Estero. With Linda’s parents in their mid80s, Jim and Linda encouraged them to con-sider Shell Point. “We attended several salespresentations for her parents and suggestedthey move. They responded that they’dnever move out of Chicago, so we moved toShell Point instead!”

In 2010, Jim and Linda moved intoSundial. Looking out their window to themarina and water where they watch osprey,manatees, and dolphins, Jim remarked, “Wecertainly enjoy our place on the river!”

Linda enjoys knitting, beading, makinggreeting cards for the gift shop, and playingmahjong. Jim spends his time attendingLegacy conferences and medical presenta-tions, and relaxing at home while readingtheology.

“Life after the monastery has been great,especially since I was able to further my edu-cation and develop a career. We are livinghappily ever after!”

Jim has an extensive library of theology andScripture. Both Jim and his wife, Linda, enjoyreading.

While living in the abbey, Jim read inthe scriptorium several times a day.


G L O B A L O U T R E A C H

BANGKOK TO PARIS: USING ENGLISH TO CONNECTB Y D O T T Y M O R R I S O N , C E L L A N A

Can the English language become away to connect with people in othercountries, rather than viewed a barrier tocommunication? For Carrol and Fred Henry,of Coquina, who worked in Vietnam,Thailand, and France, the answer is, “Yes!”

During their six years in Thailand, theHenrys saw people drawn together in theEnglish-speaking Evangelical Church ofBangkok. Some saw an opportunity to wor-ship in their native language. Otherswanted to improve their language skills.

Still others were drawnto a place in which barri-ers of class, profession,nationality, and faithbackground became sec-ondary to the one thingthey had in common –the English language.

More recently, an international congre-gation in Paris, France, became home toCarrol and Fred. Here, as well, the Englishlanguage is a draw to internationals from

around the globe, as well aslocal Parisians. The Henrys arepassionate about their contin-ued association with thechurch, and its unique down-town center, called GENESIS.

Join us as the Henrys sharetheir story on Wednesday, March

20, at 10:15, in the Hospitality Room of theChurch. The event is sponsored by Women’sMinistries and will include refreshmentsbeginning at 10:00 a.m.

Nature’s Notebook B Y S T E V E M O R T O N ,L A N D S C A P E M A N A G E R

A new performer has cometo Shell Point. Although flam-boyant, she is easily overlooked. She isminuscule, yet voracious. In a dance like adervish, she whirls and pirouettes. Alwaysthe diva, she will not be ignored.

Unfortunately this entertainer is a “badactor” that goes by the stage name of TheRugose Spiraling Whitefly. This exotic insecthas invaded Shell Point and all of SouthFlorida, leaving destruction in her wake.

This interloper gained her name due toa peculiar habit of laying eggs in a distinctspiraling pattern. According to The FloridaDepartment of Agriculture, the little balle-rina native to Central America has made aseries of jetés across the Caribbean for agrand entrée to Florida.

With over sixty plantspecies as host for The RugoseSpiraling Whitefly, she cuts awide rug. Most frequentlyobserved at Shell Point onCoconut Palms, GumboLimbo trees, and Black Olivetrees, the pesky danseuse cov-ers the underside of the leaveswith white colored eggs.

Eggs hatch into a multiple series ofnymphal forms before becoming an adult.Using a proboscis, the nymph pierces the leaf

tissue of the host andextracts water andnutrients from theplant. The result ofthis feeding is the

copious production of a sticky “honeydew”substance. In the final act of this tragic ballet,the honeydew is fed upon by sooty mold,

resulting in a dripping black sticky mess onall surfaces below the host plant.

Shell Point is using the most up-to-datehorticultural practice of injecting the treesand palms with insecticide to limit the spreadof this pest, but control is limited due to theoverwhelming numbers of insects. We believeit is time for this dancer to take a fall.

The Rugose Spiraling Whitefly is causing trouble on treessuch as Coconut Palms, Gumbo Limbos, and Black Olives.Left: injecting trees with insecticide.

Carrol and Fred Henry

Tiny Dancers


Worship with MusicSeason of Praise lights up the Stage in March with Two University Singing Ensembles and an Inspirational Easter Concert

Diane Bish is the most visible and influential classicalorganist performing today. Diane Bish has displayed herdazzling virtuosity and unique showmanship the world over to inter-national acclaim. Her performances have been hailed by critics asstunning, virtuoso, fiery, and astonishing. Don’t miss the opportunityto celebrate Easter in a very special way with the inspirational sounds.

PURdUE VARSITy GlEE ClUB Monday, March 11, at 7:15 p.m.

oRGAnIST dIAnE BISh Easter Sunday, March 31, at 6:15 p.m.

All Season of Praise concerts are held in the Church Auditorium. Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the church office. For more information, call 454-2147 or visit www.shellpoint.org/sop

The Indiana Wesleyan University Chorale, under thedirection of Dr. Todd Guy, strives to present the finestlevel of performance and ministry in choral music. Membershipin the university chorale is decided by competitive audition andrepresents a wide spectrum of majors. Chorale concerts consistof a diverse repertoire of music, including sacred classics, hymns,spirituals, and contemporary compositions. The Chorale hastraveled across America serving as musical ambassadors forIndiana Wesleyan University.

Sunday, March 3, at 6:15 p.m.

IndIAnA WESlEyAnUnIVERSITy ChoRAlE

Directed By Dr. Todd Guy

With integrity, passion, unparalleled showmanship,and attention to every detail, the men of the PurdueVarsity Glee Club have proudly served as ambassadors of theuniversity with honor and dignity for more than 115 years.Founded in 1893, this select ensemble has entertained on behalfof Purdue University for campus, community, state, nationaland international events, averaging between 50 and 60 appear-ances each year. Embodying the spirit of service above self, themen in this group represent different backgrounds and home-towns across the country, consistently maintaining a high levelof academic excellence with majors ranging from engineeringto education to management to biological sciences.

The Joy of Music – A 30th Anniversary Celebration The Joy of Music – A 30th Anniversary Celebration

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Shell Point residents can purchase tickets for the Performing Arts Concerts Series at either service desk. e general public can visit www.shellpoint.org for more information.

F INE AND PERFORMING ARTS

Douglas Renfroe, Bass Baritonewith LaVon Mattson, PianistThursday, March 28, at 7:00 p.m. Single Tickets: $25

Douglas Renfroe is a nationally acclaimed bass baritone who made his Lincoln Centerdebut in Schumann’s Paradise and Peri and his Carnegie Hall debut in Orff’s CarminaBurana. He has specialized in oratorio works and has performed throughout the UnitedStates and Europe. His concerts have included Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Braham’sRequiem, Medelssohn’s Elijah, and Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass. Douglas Renfroe has appearedwith the Washington Opera and Boston Opera, and has been a concert recitalist underColumbia Artist management. Pianist LaVon Mattson is an accomplished solo performer and teacher ofpiano and organ. A native of North Dakota, LaVon Mattson was a voice and piano major at Bethel Collegein Minnesota with advanced studies at Viterbo University in Wisconsin.

Carpe Diem String QuartetThursday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. • Single Tickets: $35

Don’t miss the electrifying final concert of the season! The exciting ensemble hascaptured the imagination of audiences, as well as the respect of critics, and is one of themost versatile quartets of their generation. Defying easy classification, Carpe Diem con-tinues to break boundaries and push the limits of the classical string quartet. Their musicalpassion has led them down the paths of gypsy, tango, folk, pop, rock, and jazz-inspired music,yet the quartet is equally at home with the traditional string quartet repertoire.

Experience a classic celebration of fine music with the NaplesPhilharmonic Orchestra in their 30th anniversary concert season. Theprogram will feature Prokofiev’s Classical Symphony, Tomasi’s TromboneConcerto played by Michael Zion, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2.

Recognized as one of the top regional orchestras in the UnitedStates, this elite ensemble employs 49 full-time resident musiciansand is critically acclaimed as south Florida’s premier professionalorchestra. The Naples Philharmonic Orchestra will be conducted byCourtney Lewis, who is known as both an inspired conductor andinspired programmer.

Single tickets: $35

10th AnniversaryConcertSeries 2012-2013

Move to the Music inMarch in Celebration ofthe Performing Arts

Naples PhilharmonicOrchestra

Saturday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m.Church Auditorium/IS

The Sounds of SpringThe Sounds of Spring

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