Shell Point Life November 2010

November 2010Vol. 5 Issue 11

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So, where are you from? In

preparation for this month’s

Hometown U.S.A. celebration, we

decided to ask a few residents about

their hometowns. Not surprisingly,

their reactions were almost all the

same – their eyes lit up, and a smile spread

across each face as they enthusiastically

recalled the small town or big city where

they were born and grew up. However,

occasionally the response would be a bit

slower as they said something like, “Well, I

was born in one town, but we moved to

another town when I was three and that’s

the place I think of as my hometown.”

I can totally relate. As of this past

January, I have moved a total of 24 times in

my life, so picking one spot to call my

hometown is not quite as simple as it

sounds. The place I generally think of as my

hometown is actually one I only lived in for

three years during high school, but

it is the town that left the most

indelible mark. It’s the place where

I turned the corner from childhood

to adulthood.

Based upon my experience, I

have developed a theory that a hometown is

actually the place that resonates most

deeply within us – the place where we feel

most like ourselves and one that we often

look back at with nostalgic affection – in

essence, the hometown of our hearts.

Today we share a new hometown. Shell

Point brings us together from all walks of

life and introduces us to new people and

experiences – a chance to enjoy a new stage

of life and growth.

As we celebrate Hometown U.S.A., I

hope you delight in looking back to the

hometown of your heart, while enjoying

your new hometown today!

Hometown of Your HeartLynn Schneider, Editor

15101 Shell Point Boulevard • Fort Myers, FL 33908(239) 466-1131 • www.shellpoint.org

Shell Point is a non-profit ministry ofThe Christian and Missionary Alliance Foundation, Inc.

Shell Point Life is published monthly for the residents of Shell Point Retirement Community.

Editor Lynn SchneiderAssistant Editor Rochelle Cherniawski

Art Director Rich CerrinaSenior Graphic Designer Wendy IversonGraphic Designer Deanna Schmidli

ContributorsGene McGonigle, Teri Kollath,

Robyn Church, Mary Franklin, Bev Chandley,Rachael Dula, Inga Bredahl, Linda Hicks,

Tom Frackenpohl, Randy Woods, Bev Patten, Jessica Clark, Melody Desilets, Peggy Holton,

Susan Uhleman, Sarah Nadal

Do you have story ideas or photos to share?Contact Rochelle Cherniawski,

assistant editor, by calling 239-454-2055 or e-mail: [email protected]. Or submit suggestions in writing to Rochelle

at the Shell Point Welcome Center.

Back Issues Available OnlineIs there an issue of one of the magazines that you just have to have? Was your friend or

family member seen in a recent issue but youlost it? You can find the current issue as

well as the back issues of the magazine at www.shellpoint.net/spl/splife.htm

Linda Forcey(Parkwood)

Larchmont, NY

James Houba(Lucina)

Strongsville, OH

Mary Lee Bickett(Eagles Preserve)

Westfield, NJ

Lynn Smith (Rosemont)

Park Ridge, IL

Willie Johnson(Royal Bonnet)

Richmond, VA

Our Hometowns

Lynn SchneiderAlvin, Texas

O, give thanks unto the Lord, for

He is good.

I CHRONICLES 16:34

O, give thanks unto the Lord, for

He is good.

I CHRONICLES 16:34

Island Café • 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.Start out the day with a casual breakfast at the Island Café

where you may order a complete cooked-to-order breakfast hot offthe grill. Or choose to relax over a cup of freshly brewed coffeepaired with a delicious pastry. And if you just want a light lunchinstead of the traditional Thanksgiving meal, the Island Café staff will bethere to serve you from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. The Island Café is also offer-ing mini or regular sized fresh baked holiday pies for take-out during theholiday season. Stop in or call 454-2286 to place an order.

Crystal Room • 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.The festive Thanksgiving buffet in the Crystal Room will feature

hand-carved roast turkey with dressing, baked ham, salmon, bakedchicken, and many other holiday favorites. Accompaniments will

include a variety of vegetables, an extensive salad bar, and a large selection of holidaydesserts including pumpkin and mincemeat pies. The buffet price is $21.95. You may useyour Passport Dining Plan, charge to your Shell Point account, charge on a credit card, orpay cash. Seating is first-come, first-served, based on the availability of tables.

Palm Grill • 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. For full waited service in a more formal atmosphere, consider

dining at the Palm Grill. Manager Tom Irwin, Chef Joel Bachhuber,and the rest of the Palm Grill staff will be serving traditional turkeydinner with all the trimmings, bacon wrapped filet mignon, clove-

studded ham, or Chilean sea bass. All dinners will include soup or salad anddessert. Prices range from $21.95 to $25.95. The Palm Grill does not accept reser-vations but call-ahead seating is available by calling 454-2059.

Place Your Order for the Family Feast by November 21If you would like to have a traditional Thanksgiving meal prepared for you and ready

to serve in your own home, the Crystal Room is offering their annual Family Feast mealoptions. Each meal is fully cooked and ready for immediate service. Select from a wholeroasted turkey dinner or a spiral-cut ham dinner. The turkey dinner includes dressing,whipped potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, and a vegetable. The ham dinner comes withfruit sauce, sweet potatoes, and a vegetable. Either one of these delicious dinners can beordered for $49.95. Pumpkin pies and dinner rolls are available for an additional cost.One Family Feast will generously serve six people. Orders must be placed by noon onSunday, November 21, and can be picked up at the Social Centeron Thanksgiving Day. Call the Crystal Room at 454-2199for more information and to place your order.

Thursday,November

25

Shell Point’s Hometown U.S.A. cele-bration will feature a variety of eventsheld throughout the community duringthe week of November 8 through 13.Residents will enjoy numerous opportuni-ties to reminisce with their friends andneighbors about these special places fromtheir past.

In honor of this fun-filled and nostalgic

celebration, we hit the streets around ShellPoint on a beautifully crisp fall day to dis-cover some hometown stories from residentsand staff throughout the community. Whatwe discovered was a myriad of memoriesstretching from sea to shining sea!

We met neighbors from the North,

South, East, and West, and everything inbetween. We heard recollections from indi-viduals who came from other countries andeven a true “Cracker” who grew up righthere in Florida! Overall, we found thatwhether hailing from big cities or smalltowns, these residents and staff memberswere proud to share memories of the firstplace they called home.


My Hometown

HometownU.S.A.A Shell Point Community Celebration

November arrives with delightful temperaturesand the return of many of Shell Point’s seasonal

residents, as well as new residents moving into ourcommunity. To encourage the renewing of oldfriendships while also fostering new ones, ResortServices has planned a community-wide celebrationwith a theme that is sure to appeal to everyone.

B Y R O C H E L L E C H E R N I A W S K IH O M E T O W N : J E N I S O N , M I C H I G A N

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RememberingYoungstown

Youngstown, Ohio, is asteel mill city located nearPittsburgh. Martha McMeans(Lakewood) recalled, “Iremember the families in ourchurch. There was a largemix of nationalities. Swedish,Italians, Hungarians, andothers — we were all likeone. Well, we were like oneuntil we started dating. Thenwe didn’t cross the lines.”Martha also remembered, “Ilived in Youngstown for 28years and the mafia wasentrenched there for most ofit. Then I got married to Richard andmoved to Pittsburgh. Now that we live atShell Point, we rarely go back.” Martha andRichard have lived at Shell Point for fiveyears and they certainly seem to be enjoy-ing every moment.

French Connection

This world traveler started out inBrittany, France, a fishing port nearQuimper – a town famous for pottery thatmany people enjoy collecting.

“I lived there during World War II,”explained Marie-Michelle McCarthy ofLucina. “I was in boarding school, betweenBrittany and Paris, since the age of three. Itwas during the liberation of France and allof that good stuff.”

In 1947 Marie-Michelle moved toVenezuela. Fromthere, she made amove to the U.S.where she settledin New Jersey in1967. When con-sidering the bestlocation to retire,Marie-Michellethought of movingto a variety ofdifferent countriesincluding Canada,France, the VirginIslands, Venezuela,and others.

“But I decidedto settle here,” she said happily. “I movedto Shell Point in 2008, and here I am! I likeit here very much.”

The Simple LifeFifty miles east of Raleigh, North

Carolina, lies a quiet town called RockyMount. “It is just a nice little southern townof about 35,000 people,” said SueEarnhardt, service coordinator at TheWoodlands service desk. “It’s big enough to

have things to do, but smallenough to really get to know yourneighbors and recognize people instores.” Sue found that life was justsimpler during her time living inRocky Mount. “We always knewwhat to expect. There were fivekids in my family and we spent ourSunday afternoons going on adrive to get ice cream.” After 30years of living in Rocky Mount,Sue and her husband moved forher husband’s job. And althoughthey are now settled into life inFort Myers, Sue finds, “A good

part of me is still in North Carolina.”

Recalling Elyria“There was a river leading to the town

of Elyria, Ohio,” said Joan Wright(Rosemont). “The river split into two as it

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Sue Earnhardt, service coordinator at the service desk in The Commons at The Woodlands.Hometown: Rocky Mount, North Carolina

Richard and Martha McMeans(Lakewood). Martha’s Hometown:Youngstown, Ohio

Marie-MichelleMcCarthy (Lucina).

Hometown: Brittany, France


reached the city and the two halves of theriver surrounded the old part of Elyria andcame together again at the edge of town andled to Lake Erie.” Joan recalled fond mem-ories of skating on that river during the win-ter months. She also enjoyed spending timeat the library and playing her violin for dif-ferent groups. “The town was relativelyclose to Cleveland. So, sometimes we wouldgo to the city forChristmas and clothesshopping.” Joan lived inElyria for 18 years, untilshe headed off toOberlin College.

She still remembersthe experience of herfirst visit to Florida. “Iwas living in Vermont,and one year in March Itook a trip with somefriends to stay in a condo in the center ofthe state. Visiting Florida in March was arevelation of what life could be like!”

“After visiting for three or four moreyears, I settled in Estero. And now, I’ve beenat Shell Point for 10 years and I love every-thing here!”

City Slicker and Country Girl

“Toronto was like a melting pot forall nations. You name it, we had it,”recalled Keith Verrall (Nautilus) of hishometown. “I lived in Toronto for 67years. I suppose it was just like anyother big city. You start to take every-thing for granted.” Take, for example,the streetcars. The public trans-

portation was so con-venient and readilyavailable that Keith’sparents never ownedvehicles or learned todrive. Yet, moving toFlorida was a smoothtransition for Keith.He said, “Moving herewas the easiest thing inthe world. I vacationed andsnowbirded in Florida since

the 60s. Then, one year when I was visitingFort Myers, I met my bride, Doris.”

Doris Snyder (Nautilus) grew up in acountry home in Rushville, Illinois. Sherecalled life on her family’s 75-acre farm. “Iwas one of five children, and my dad raisedour family on a dollar and a quarter a day.

We made our own bread, shuckedcorn by hand, canned fruit andvegetables, and played with petpigs.” She went to a one-roomschoolhouse in a town where it wasrare for students to continue on tohigh school. “Keith is my cityslicker!” Doris laughed. Keith andDoris were married in May of 2007.The couple planned to maintaintheir home in Cambridge, Ohio,and snowbird during the winters.However, as Keith expressed, “Weended up falling in love with ShellPoint. And here we are!”

Bright Lights, Big City“Growing up on the lower east

side of Manhattan was awesome,”recalled Maureen Thomson, salescoordinator at the Shell PointWelcome Center. “You could walkeverywhere. My elementary schoolwas across the street, the parks werearound the corner, and public trans-portation was always easily accessi-ble. And I loved the pushcarts onOrchard Street.” According to

Maureen, she grew up in what was consid-ered to be an immigrant neighborhood. Infact, she said, “George Burns grew up in thetenement building across the streetfrom us.”

Maureen lived in Manhattan for 20years, until she got married and movedto Queens. She and her husband, Jack,moved to Florida in 2001. She becamethe sales coordinator at Shell Point in2006. “I love it here! But I do go backat least three times a year for things likecommunions and christenings.”

Southern BoyAccording to Rhett Jarrett, tech-

nical arts specialist at The VillageChurch, his hometown was quaint.“Cochran, Georgia, was a small townof about 5,000 people. Everybodyknew everybody. There was one ele-mentary school, one middle school,and one high school. And we didn’thave a McDonald’s, Wal-Mart, bowl-ing alley, or movie theater.” Rhett leftthe town when he was 18 years oldand moved to Lakeland, Florida, to attendSoutheastern University. “According toFacebook, a lot of my fellow high schoolgraduates still live in Cochran,” he said.Rhett joined the team at The VillageChurch in January of 2010. With his par-ents still living in Cochran, Rhett returnseach year for Christmas.

Positively Portland“The city of Portland is the most beau-

tiful green that you could ever imagine,”said Shirley Lehnert (Eagles Preserve).“And the roses are just incredible!” Shirley

Doris Snyder (Nautilus). Hometown: Rushville, IllinoisKeith Verrall (Nautilus). Hometown: Toronto, Canada

Maureen Thomson, sales coordinator.Hometown: New York, New York

Joan Wright (Rosemont).Hometown: Elyria, Ohio

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smiled as she recalled memories from herhometown. “Portland is a very healthy city.I did a lot of jogging and walking. We alsohad great restaurants — like The OriginalPancake House. They had the best Swedishpancakes and delicious breakfast items.”Shirley, who is a self-professed sports nut,enjoyed going to var-ious sporting eventsin Portland. “I lovedgoing to NBA games.Go Trailblazers! AndI’m a big Ducks fantoo.” Shirley has livedat Shell Point forthree years with herhusband, Charles. Herappreciation and lovefor outdoor activitiesremain evident as sheenjoys playing Bocceat The Woodlands Bocce court.

Forever Florida “I may have been born in Detroit,

Michigan, but I consider myself a nativeFloridian,” said Betty Bainbridge ofPeriwinkle. “My family moved to Floridawhen I was just seven months old.”Throughout her life, Betty has lived in mul-tiple cities across the Sunshine State. Sheparticularly enjoyed the culture of Miami. “Iloved going to the Jackie Gleason Theater,the Dade County Auditorium, Dolphin

games, and of course shopping on LincolnRoad.” Yet, she found that her latest movehas been the best. “I’ve been all overFlorida, but my favorite part is definitelyShell Point. I’ve livedhere for ten years now.Truthfully, I’ll alwaysclaim ten years,” Bettyjoked. “Once I reachedthe ten year mark, Idecided that was a goodnumber and I’m stickingwith it.”

Close to Home“Growing up in

Florida has been wonder-ful. I love it here and willnever leave the state,”expressed Ted Yeatts,general manger of theCounty Inn & Suites.Ted grew up in Venice,Florida, a town named after Venice, Italy.The city is also the shark tooth capital of the

world. According to Ted, “The beaches arelined with shark teeth. I grew up on anisland and spent a lot of time on the beach.”The town is also the home of famed circus

lion tamer Gunther Gebel-Williams. Most of all, Tedrecalled, “Venice is a quiet,laid-back town. It’s notbuilt up. My dad was oncity council, so we werealways involved.” Tedcame to Fort Myers in 2005to work with the SalvationArmy.

He joined the team atShell Point, as a programcoordinator for resort serv-ices, in 2007. And hebecame the general man-ager of the County Inn &Suites in 2009.

Reflecting on his lovefor Florida, Ted recalled a

favorite quote, “I have sand in my boots,and Florida in my blood.”

Rhett Jarrett, technical arts specialist at TheVillage Church. Hometown: Cochran, Georgia

Shirley Lehnert(Eagles Preserve).Hometown:Portland, Oregon

Betty Bainbridge(Periwinkle). Hometown:

Cleveland, Florida

Ted Yeatts, general manager,Country Inn & Suites.

Hometown: Venice, Florida


A number of Academy classes intro-duced at the beginning of the fallsemester continue into November. The fol-lowing is a list of new courses introducedthis month. Take advantage of the opportu-nity to explore a new subject!

COFFEE WITH A NEIGHBOROn Thursday, November 11, we feature

our senior pastor and his chaplain wife –Pastor Ken and Elaine Nesselroade.However, instead of focusing on their criti-cal roles in our community, Ken and Elainewill focus on their roles as parents andgrandparents of a very special family. Freshfrom visiting their family in Africa, theirhearts will be full and their experiencespoignant. What a wonderful way to bringour Passport theme close to home with thisprogram, Our Children Live In Africa.

FOR THE LOVE OF LEARNINGThe Academy will celebrate Hometown

U.S.A. week with a special presentation,Making Shell Point Community MyHome, on Tuesday, November 9. I will bejoined by Mary Franklin, manager of resortservices, and Dawn Boren, director of resi-

dent life, to share how the res-ident life department focuseson opportunities to maximizepersonal experiences in ourcommunity.

The Art and Craft ofBeading will be presented ontwo Mondays, beginningNovember 15, by members ofthe Beady Eyed Bead Club.Learn to make your own giftof beautiful jewelry – just intime for Christmas!

Another Passport presen-tation will take place onMonday, November 22, asMiriam and Dr. Dan Fountainshare highlights from their 35-year career working togetherin The Congo. Attend the presentation tolearn about the amazing experiences theyhave lived.

LEGACY SEMINAROur November seminar is perfect for

the month when our country focuses onThanksgiving. On November 17, our ownTimothy Stephenson, Executive Director of

the Legacy Foundation atShell Point will present TheFive “F”s of Philanthropy. Timis also a Chartered FinancialConsultant and CharteredAdvisor in Philanthropy.

TECHNOLOGY TODAY

Frank Moore’s (Lakewood)popular workshop, How toUse Your First DigitalCamera, needed another ses-sion to satisfy a large wait list.The second round of his infor-mational course will be heldon two Wednesdays —November 3 and 10. Nowthat you have that new digital

camera, get tips on the best way to use itfrom a seasoned photographer and hisequally able assistant, Ted Boynton(Macoma).

Bruce Findley (Sundial) brings anothersession of his popular class that introducesus to Jitterbug Cell Phones on November 9,16, and 23.

Brain Fitness using Nintendo andBrain Age 2 will be featured onTuesdays beginning November 9, asEmily Kletzien (Sundial) andRichard Nelson (Lakewood) con-tinue introducing us to the technol-ogy that keeps our brain fit. And,it’s fun! Ed Mitchell (Lakewood)will introduce us to TIVO onThursday, November 18. This classbrings new features for recordingand replaying TV shows.

ACADEMY ON THE GO Program Coordinator Bev

Chandley takes us to Worden Farmfor an organic farm tour on Monday,November 1. Experience the work-ing farm life up close and personalwith a tractor-drawn hay ride, farmanimals, and, of course, certifiedorganic vegetable production.

Make the Most of the Fall SemesterImprove Your Memory, Learn how to Google, Tour an OrganicFarm, Make Jewelry for Christmas, and More!

B y T e r i K o l l a t h , M a n a g e r o f A c a d e m y a n d V o l u n t e e r S e r v i c e s

Members of the BeadyEyed Bead Club present

The Art and Craft ofBeading on November 15and November 22 at 2:00p.m. in the Oak Room at

the Woodlands.

Coffee With A NeighborKen and Elaine Nesselroade are November’s featured speakers for Coffee With A Neighbor. Many residents are familiar with their son, Dr. Dan Nesselroade, and his mission work at the Koutiala Hospital inMali, West Africa. Join Ken and Elaine as they present Our ChildrenLive in Africa on November 11, at 10:15 a.m. in the Social Center.Below left: Dr. Dan Nesselroade with his wife, Marcy, and their threedaughters. Below: the Koutiala Hospital staff join with members of thelocal community for a Christmas photo in front of the hospital.


Another gardening opportunity thismonth focuses on orchids with a SundanceOrchid Nursery Tour on Tuesday,November 30. Explore more than 25,000gorgeous orchids during this Academy onthe Go trip.

MIND, BODY AND SPIRITNoncompetitive activities and exercises

designed to work the brain in new ways willbe the focus of the “whole brain” workoutin Mental Exercises on Monday, November1, taught by Lynn Wallen, PhD CognitiveFitness Facilitator.

Lynne Fraser, personal trainer, will offerher series of physical fitness courses includ-ing Pilates Stretch Level 2and Pilates Chair onTuesdays and Thursdays. Shewill also offer Zumba andPilates Stretch Level 1 onMondays and Wednesdays.

Hospice Training forVolunteers is an opportunityfor Shell Point residents tobecome hospice volunteersright here at home. HopeHospice brings its one-daytraining to Shell Point onFriday, November 12. Then,round out the volunteerhospice training with theAuxiliary Orientation andan in-service to the unit provided by ourHope Hospice at Shell Point nurses.

The Aging Eye will be presented onFriday, November 12, by Dr. Nina Burt,

associate at Elmquist Eye Group. Learnmore about the aging eye and meet Dr. Burt,who now comes to the Arbor MedicalCenter on a regular basis.

Dr. Lynn Wallen will alsoteach a course she first offeredlast semester, Focus Attention– Improve Memory onNovember 15. This brain fit-ness course helps us improveour ability to focus attentionand mute the chatter in ourminds – an important skillthat helps us remember.

On Monday, November22, Dr. Lynn Wallen will pres-

ent another classshe created for uslast semester, BetterSleep. Memory isaffected by thequality of our sleep.This class will review the latestinformation on factors that con-tribute to a good night’s sleep.

Dr. Wallen’s new class,Humor and the Mind-BodyConnection will be taught onMonday, November 29. Explorethe scientific study of laughterand the physical and mentalbenefits of laughing.

COMPUTER COLLEGERichard Nelson (Lakewood) will present

Computer Mouse Manage ment on twoMon days, beginning November 22.

Floyd Jamison (Parkwood) will joinRichard Nelson (Lakewood) in teachingSkype Basics on two Thursdays, beginningNovember 11.

Tips and Shortcuts forthe Serious Computer Userwill be taught by Russ Kraay(Oakmont) on two Fridays,beginning November 12.

Introduction to the Worldof Google will be taught byLarry Brock (Eagles Preserve) ontwo Fridays, beginning November5, and on two Tuesdays, begin-ningNovember 23.

Computer College PrepSchool on Macintosh laptopswill be taught by Lakewoodresidents Lucille Peterson andSusan Schmitt on Mondays,beginning November 1.Computer College Prep

School on Windows 7 Laptops will betaught by Richard Nelson (Lakewood) onTuesdays, beginning November 2.

Computer Maintenance Using Freewarewill take place on Saturdays, beginningNovember 13, taught by Bill Staples(Lakewood), Richard Nelson (Lakewood),Don Butzin (Lakewood), and Richard Maas(Rosemont).

FOR MORE INFORMATIONPlease refer to your Academy brochure

for details on fees and sign-up. Check theWeekly Reminder, wwwshellpoint.net, and SPTV,channel 11, for the latest information.

Dr. Nina Burt, of theElmquist Eye Group, willpresent The Aging Eye

on November 12 at 1:00 p.m. in the Grand

Cypress Room.

Dr. Lynn Wallen has added a new memoryclass, Humor and the

Mind-Body Connection, on Monday,

November 29,at 10:00 a.m. in the

Grand Cypress Room.

Learn about Floridacertified organic vegetableproduction at Worden Farm in Punta Gorda onNovember 1. Take a tractor-drawn hay ridewith an informative guide and be introducedto life on a working, organic, family-run farm.


November is National Alzheimer’sDisease Awareness Month. Theseventh annual National Memory

Screening Day will be recognized nationallyon November 17. In support of the initiative,Shell Point’s behavioral health departmentwill offer memory screeningsto Shell Point residents from9 a.m. to noon on November17. Informational materialsabout common memory con-cerns and related issues willalso be available in the behav-ioral health office during theentire month of November.

Memory screenings areimportant in order to allow forearly identification of memoryproblems and thus early inter-vention. Further more, mem-ory screenings help to identify ifcomprehensive cognitive assessment is war-ranted in order to determine the source ofmemory impairment. For example, somememory problems can be associated with fac-tors like vitamin or thyroid deficiencies,which can be treated in order to resolve thepresenting memory symptoms. Other mem-

ory problems might result from causes thatare not currently reversible, such asAlzheimer's disease. Nonetheless, screeningand testing in these cases is still importantto help guide interventions and help fami-lies plan collaboratively.

Please keep in mindthat the result of a memoryscreening alone does notrepresent a formal diagno-sis. The Alzheimer’sFoundation of America(AFA) supports memoryscreenings for those con-cerned about subjectivesense of memory loss, forthose whose family andfriends have noticedchanges in them, and forthose who believe they

could be at risk due to a family history. Lastly,memory screenings can also be useful for thosewho want to obtain a baseline of the currentmemory functioning for future comparisons.

The importance of screening has beenrecognized by many organizations, includingthe American Academy of Neurology, theAmerican Academy of Nurse Practitioners,

the American Psychological Association, theNational Association of State Units onAging, and the National Council on Aging.

One of the most significant benefits ofNational Memory Screening Day is promot-ing awareness and reducing stigma. If you areconcerned about your memory, it’s mostimportant to assess what may be going onsooner rather than later. If you wish to havean assessment, you need not limit yourself todoing so on National Memory ScreeningDay alone, as Shell Point's behavioral healthdepartment offers these services year roundas a routine aspect of its service to residents.

Schedule A Free ScreeningThere are several components of manag-

ing memory problems effectively, namelyawareness, assessment, intervention and plan-ning, and ongoing research in the area. Thebehavioral health department is pleased toanswer your questions at any time. Please con-tact Mardee Lader at 415-5435 to scheduleyour 15-minute free screening on NationalMemory Screening Day, November 17, from9 a.m. to noon. Appointments will be heldin the behavioral health office on the secondfloor of the medical center.

Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness MonthBehavioral Health Department Offers FreeMemory Screenings on November 17B Y D R . C H R I S V O T O L A T O , D I R E C T O R O F B E H A V I O R A L H E A L T H

1) Memory loss that disrupts daily life. People with Alzheimer’smay forget important dates or repeatedly ask for the same infor-mation.

2) Challenges in planning or solving problems.Managing billsor following a familiar recipe becomes difficult. Regular tasks takemuch longer than before.

3) Difficulty completing familiar tasks at home, at work, or atleisure. Daily tasks become hard to complete – such as drivingto a familiar location or remembering the rules of a favorite game.

4) Confusion with time or place. People with Alzheimer’s canlose track of dates, seasons, and the passing of time. Some timesthey forget where they are or how they got there.

5) Trouble understanding visual images and spatial rela-tionships. Reading, judging distance, and determining color or

contrast become difficult. A reflection in the mirror may appearas another person in the room.

6) New problems with words in speaking or writing.Participating in a conversation poses a problem. Vocabulary is astruggle when searching for the right word.

7) Misplacing things and losing the ability to retrace steps.A person may lose things by putting them in unusual places.

8) Decreased or poor judgment. Some people experiencechanges in decision making abilities and use poor judgment whendealing with money, hygiene, etc.

9) Withdrawal from work or social activities.A person may startto remove themselves from social situations or favorite hobbies.

10) Changes in mood or personality. Some people experienceconfusion, suspicion, depression, fear, and anxiety.

Early diagnosis of memoryissues can offer an

opportunity to seek treatmentand plan for the future.

Know the 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer’s DiseaseAccording to the Alzheimer’s Association, there are 10 warning signs of Alzheimer’s disease. These signs, along with the advice of a doc-tor, are critical to detecting Alzheimer’s. If you or someone you know is experiencing any of these signs, please consult with a physician.Early diagnosis offers an opportunity to seek treatment and plan for the future. Source: 2010 Alzheimer’s Association; www.alz.org

Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness MonthBehavioral Health Department Offers FreeMemory Screenings on November 17B Y D R . C H R I S V O T O L A T O , D I R E C T O R O F B E H A V I O R A L H E A L T H

Throughout the years, trends in lifecare have continued to provethat the majority of the population will become caregivers orrequire assistance from a caregiver. For many, they will experi-ence both providing care and receiving care. In honor andrecognition of the men and women who serve as a caregiveror have the potential of becoming a caregiver, The Academyat Shell Point is hosting Caregivers Week from November 15 –19. Mark your calendar to attend the week of special eventsplanned with the caregiver in mind.

A Holistic Approach to CaregivingMonday, November 15 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDL

Caregiving Week gets started with a presentation by Dr. CarolClark, nurse practitioner and educator; Dr. Nancy Spencer, clinicalpsychologist, Shell Point behavioral health; and Dr. Sue Stranahan,RN, DrPH, director of Shell Point’s department of spiritual serv-ices. The three doctors will present a popular panel format of theirtopic, A Holistic Approach to Caregiving. Learn about the manyways caregiving affects ones mood, body, and spirit. And exploreissues of compassion fatigue, when to say “no,” caregiver stress, set-ting boundaries, and when not to help your neighbor.

Passages inCaregivingTuesday, November 167:00 p.m.The Church Auditorium/ISTicket required

A presentation by New YorkTimes best-selling author GailSheehy will be the main highlight ofCaregiving Week. Gail has taken theexpertise gleaned from her previous

books on the passages of our lives and combined her impeccableresearch with her own heartwarming experiences in her newestbook, Passages in Caregiving. According to Gail, “Caregiving is apredictable crisis.” It is never too soon, or too late, to get more infor-mation. Tickets for Gail’s presentation are $10 each. All proceedswill directly benefit the Complete This Project Now campaign.This presentation is open to the public, so be sure to purchase yourtickets in advance.

Caregiver SurvivalWednesday, November 179:45 – 11:15 a.m. Social Center/IS

Dotty St. Amand, MSW, exec-utive director of the Alvin A. DubinAlzheimer’s Resource Center, will give aspecial presentation on Caregiver Survival.She will encourage you to make a plan,

learn to ask for help, and accept help when it is offered. Also learnhow to access community resources. Based on her years of experi-ence, Dotty will share valuable information — before you need it.

The Continuum ofCare At Shell PointThursday, November 1810:15 a.m. Social Center/IS

During Caregiver Week, itis especially important to recog-nize the assistance built rightinto life at Shell Point. Learnabout the advantages of the continuum of care from director ofassisted living and resident support services, Rita Southern. Rita willexplain the levels of care from independent living, to assisted living,to skilled nursing as she enumerates the services available to best meetthe needs of our residents. Manager of Shell Point Home Care,Joanne Meyers, will share the many ways the home care team sup-plements support with its services. This presentation will outline theservices that are available now as well as what you can take advan-tage of as future needs arise.

The Comfort ofHospice CareFriday, November 1910:00 – 11:30 a.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDL

Caregiving Week will drawto a close with a presentationby the leaders of Shell Point’shospice care. Join Sherry

Brown, Larsen Pavilion administrator and director of Hope Hospiceat Shell Point; Dr. Roger Hirchak, vice president of medical serv-ices; and Debbie Gowing RN, FSN, CRRN, CHPN, care managerof Hope Hospice; as they present The Comfort of Hospice Care.They will dispel the myth that hospice care is only for your last days.With palliative care, there is life after diagnosis. As the motto states,“each day is a gift.”

In recognition of caregivers, the Shell Point Salon and Spa willhave a special surprise for all attendees at each presentationduring Caregiver Week.

Dr. Carol Clark Dr. Nancy Spencer Dr. Sue Stranahan

Dotty St. Amand

Rita Southern Joanne Meyers

Sherry Brown Dr. Roger Hirchak

Gail Sheehy


Shell Point Celebrates CaregiversThe Academy Hosts Caregivers Week November 15 – 19B Y T E R I K O L L A T H , M A N A G E R O F T H E A C A D E M Y A N D V O L U N T E E R S E R V I C E S


Step back to a time when newsboyhats and knickers were the style andwooden clubs were the best. In fact, any golfer whoshows up with wooden clubs will receive a special gift.

It has been my privilege for manyyears now to assist people in plan-ning how their final wishes will be car-ried out. In my journey it has alwaysbeen rewarding to serve those who verycarefully consider how they will care fortheir surviving spouse,for their loved ones, andfor the charities thatmean so much to them.

We’ve all heard sto-ries of families throwninto turmoil because ofdisagreements over prizedfamily heirlooms, familybusinesses without clearsuccession plans, or argu-ments over money. Ifyou haven’t experienced it through yourfamily or friends, you’re lucky. If youfeel left out, all you have to do is con-sider the lives (and estate plans) of therich and famous. They are in the newson a regular basis.

So what is the difference betweenan estate plan that works and one thatdoesn’t? At the root I think it is love.

Several years ago I watched in aweas a husband of over fifty-five years pre-pared his spouse for life after his terminalillness surely would take him away. Priorto his passing he gathered all the docu-ments, resources, and advisors that

would be necessary to sur-round his beloved withsecurity and to carry outthe charitable giving plansthey both valued so highly.Good estate planning isn’tjust about lawyers and doc-uments. Yes they have theirplace, but a good plan ismore about envisioning ahappy ending and thentaking actions and crafting

the documents to meet that standard.Do you have a picture in your mind

of a happy ending? I would be glad to sitdown with you and your advisors inorder to help you craft a plan that willreflect your love for the important peo-ple in your life.

To schedule an appointment withthe Legacy Foundation, call 466-8484.

On Friday, November 12,The Legacy Foundation atShell Point will host the 7thAnnual Shell Point Open GolfTournament to raise funds for theRehabilitation Center at ShellPoint. In coordination withHometown U.S.A. week atShell Point, players will step

back to a time when newsboyhats and knickers were thestyle and wooden clubs were

the best. In fact, any golferwho shows up with wooden clubs willreceive a special gift.

The 2010 tournament, which

will be played as a scram-ble in teams of four, is open to

golfers from all over SouthwestFlorida. To participate, call DeborahHenning at (239) 466-8484. Thecost is $125 per person, and includes18 holes of golf plus cart, player giftbag, prize opportunities, breakfast,and lunch.

If you are not able to play thatday, but would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the rehabili-tation center, send it to Deborah atthe Legacy Foundation. The tourna-ment registration will begin at 7:30a.m. on Friday, November 12.

November 1710:00 – 11:00 a.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL

Speaker: Timothy A. Stephenson,

ChFC., Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy


THE LEGACY FOUNDATION PRESENTS:

f Feeling fretful and forlorn, many potential donors have forgone the

opportunity to make a fruitful investmentin the future of the charities they feel fondlytoward. This is sorely unfortunate.

There are many fine fiduciary tools andtechniques by which you and I can fund ourfavoriteworks and thereby provide financesfor the fine arts, foundations, or the lessfortunate.

In this month’s seminar we will considerhow benevolence has shaped our country, fromhospital care to libraries and much more. Wewill look at history, and how the tax laws havebeen shaped to encourage generosity. We willalso consider how our families can benefit andbe involved in this virtue.

Join us as we reveal The Five “F”s ofPhilanthropy and the secrets to passing alongour values through thoughtful planning.

The five “F”s of Philanthropy

Good estateplanning isn’t

just aboutlawyers and

documents.

Step Back in Time and Swing into the

7th Annual Shell Point Open

Good estateplanning isn’t

just aboutlawyers and

documents.

Estate Planning: AGift of Love

B Y T I M O T H Y S T E P H E N S O N , E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R O F T H E L E G A C Y F O U N D A T I O N


Shell Point Market Place Vendor Spotlight

C&J’s Produce

Since the Shell Point Market Placeopened in September of 2009,Colleen Rose and Jim Andrews have beenprominent vendors. Throughout the past 15months, C&J’s Produce has developed aloyal customer base that visits its boothevery Friday morning.

“We love it here at Shell Point!”Colleen enthusiastically proclaimed. Shesmiled as she reflected on the relationshipsshe has formed with Shell Point residents.“Around 75% of our customers are regularswho make a point to come see us each week.Whether they come to purchase fresh pro-duce or just to say a warm ‘hello,’ we alwaysenjoy seeing them.”

Colleen and Jim consistently arriveevery Friday at 5:30 a.m. with their ripe anddelicious produce. Some of the items theyoffer include a variety of peppers, avocados,vine-picked tomatoes, sweet corn, greenbeans, peaches, melons, and juicy pineappleall the way from Costa Rica. “The pineappleis my personal favorite! Once you taste thissweet fruit, you will agree with me,” Colleenconfidently remarked. Other items includelocal fruits and vegetables available basedon the season.

Each week, C&J’s Produce gathers itsweekly harvest from four local farms, as well as a centralized location in Immokalee,

which receives its produce from north-ern farms, as well as other areas.Ensuring that the produce is alwaysfresh is of the utmost importance. Jimexplains, “The local produce we sell hasnot been previously refrigerated. This,in turn, keeps all the natural vitamins,minerals, and antioxidants intact.”

Colleen and Jim have been inthe produce business for more thanfive years. Prior to making a career ofselling fresh fruits and vegetables,they were professional painters.However, when the economy beganto impact their livelihood, theydecided to make a change. When aneighbor with a produce businesssuggested that they help her oneweekend, they never looked back. “Iinstantly knew I wanted to do this andthought that I should have been doing thisall along!” laughed Colleen. “I work withfresh, beautiful produce and I am able tomake new friends.”

The fresh fruits and vegetables found atC&J’s Produce can be eaten alone or incor-porated into virtually endless recipes. Oneof Colleen’s favorite recipes is for a quick,

healthy, and refreshing drink she calls theSucculent Smoothie.

The Shell Point Market Place is held onFridays in the Resident Activity Center onThe Island from 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Stopin to shop from the extensive array of ven-dors selling breads, coffee, almonds, sprouts,salsa – and, of course, produce!

Providing Fresh Fruits and Vegetablesat the Shell PointMarket Place

Succulent Smoothie½ of a Whole Papaya1 cup Vanilla Yogurt½ cup Frozen Strawberries½ cup Frozen Raspberries (or any Preferred Berry)1 Spritz of Fresh Lime

Put the above ingredients into ablender. Mix until well blended.Pour into a glass and enjoy!

Some of the items theyoffer include a variety ofpeppers, avocados,vine-picked tomatoes,sweet corn, fresh greenbeans, peaches, melons,and juicy pineapple.

B Y M E L O D Y D E S I L E T S , P R O G R A M C O O R D I N A T O R

During the first week of October everyone wasamazed by the quality and creativity of thephotographs on display in the Resident ActivityCenter. More than 60 photographs were on displayfrom 21 employees representing a variety of depart-ments throughout Shell Point.

Residents had thehard job of voting ontheir favorite picturesin four categories anddeciding which photo-graph was their overallfavorite. This was thefirst employee showheld at Shell Point andMary Franklin, resort services manager, was pleasedwith the event. “The Employee Photo Show was great!It was a wonderful event for both the employees andthe residents.”


Category #1 – Friends, Families, Children & Pets1st ..........Bounding Bengal ........................Melody Desilets ....................Resort Services2nd ........Need a Friend? ..........................Steve Minniear ......................Administration3rd ........Faithful Friends ............................Linda Hicks ........................Pavilion ActivitiesHM ........Friends at the Lake ....................Edward McCoy........................Landscaping

Category #2 – Still Life, Portrait or Abstract Photos1st ..........Red Neck Jenga ........................Linda Hicks ........................Pavilion Activities2nd ........She Said Yes! ................................Linda Hicks ........................Pavilion Activities3rd ........Love in Bloom..............................Larry Fose ..............................Resort ServicesHM ........Love in Paradise..........................Jessica Clark................Sales and Marketing

Category #3 – Nature & Wildlife Note: There was a 3-way tie for First Place1st ..........Portfish ..........................................Gene Walerych ..........Engineering Services1st ..........Butterfly Kisses..............................Gene McGonigle ................Resort Services1st ..........Beach Serenity ............................Jessica Clark................Sales and Marketing2nd ........Piggy Back ..................................Larry Fose ..............................Resort Services3rd ........Bench ..........................................Tony Miller ..............................Resort ServicesHM ........Hurricane Frances Sunset ..........Chris Ferrell ........................................Finance

Category #4 – Travel1st ..........Summertime in the Yukon ..........Dawn Boren ..............................Resident Life2nd ........Venezia, Italy ..............................Gene McGonigle ................Resort Services3rd ........Blue Angels ..................................Steve Minniear ......................AdministrationHM ........Longwood Gardens ..................Philip Jansen ....................Technical Support

Overall Favorite1st ..........Bounding Bengal ........................Melody Desilets ....................Resort Services2nd ........Summertime in the Yukon ..........Dawn Boren ..............................Resident Life3rd ........She Said Yes! ................................Linda Hicks ........................Pavilion Activities

A variety of photos weresubmitted for the first-everemployee photo show.

COMFORTABLE CAT by Tom Frackenpohl

FOLLOW THE LEADER by Phil JansenLOVE IN PARADISEby Jessica Clark

Employees display their photos. L-R: Gene McGonigle, Larry Fose, Tom Frackenpohl,Steve Minniear, Melody Desilets, Gene Walerych, Deena Peters, Phil Jansen, Linda Jansen, and Chris Ferrell.

BLUE ANGELSby Steve Minniear

Capturingthe MomentEmployee Photo Show Shinedin the Resident Activity Center

Heceta Head Point, Oregonby Linda Jansen


Crowds of visitors arrived at Shell Point throughoutthe afternoon on Thursday, October 14, to get acloser look at the community. “Each year we host two openhouse events as an opportunity for those who are interestedin Shell Point to learn more about the community in aninformal setting,” said Lynn Schneider, assistant vice pres-

ident of marketing and communications. “Guests enjoyed theevent at their own pace. They attended informational presenta-tions, toured model units, enjoyed entertainment, played gamesfor the chance to win prizes, and much more.”

David Moreland, vice president of sales and marketing, said,“What really highlights the success of the event is the number ofvisitors who requested additional information and a follow-upvisit with one of our sales counselors. We are always pleased tocontinue the discussion and share news about the lifestyle withlifecare available at Shell Point.”

Thank you for sharing your community with the guests who toured ShellPoint during the fall open house. Invite your friends to attend the Shell PointShowcase Open House on February 24, 2011!

The Season to PaddleB Y B E V C H A N D L E Y , R E S O R T S E R V I C E S C O O R D I N A T O R

As some parts of the country begin to prepare for the coldwinter months, the lucky residents of Shell Point got to gearup and go kayaking! Last month a group of residents headed out to TarponBay for a beautiful day of paddling.

Paul Andrews from Tarpon Bay Explorers led the group out across thebay and into Commerce Creek. Along the journey Paul paused to teachthe group about the bay, the creek, and theSanibel ecosystem. He was also able to identifyand share facts about the various birds encoun-tered along the way. The trip to Tarpon Bay wasan informative and enjoyable day for experi-enced and novice paddlers alike.

Thank You! For Sharing Your Beautiful Community

Above: Betty and WaltMcCollum (Oakmont)volunteer at the Ask aResident booth. Thisis a popular stop forOpen House guests tomeet residents andhear what they have tosay about the lifestyleat Shell Point.

Right: Sales counselor Jan Coay showed visitors the Lakewoodmodel and answered questions about Shell Point.

Clockwise from top left: Mary Ellen Taylor en-joys a glorious day on the water. JoAnn Barry,Sharon Terestenyi, Paul Andrews, MarilynFowler, Dick Tomlin, Mary Ellen Taylor, ChuckDurrell, and Joan Walton. Dick Tomlin andChuck Durrell decide you can mix a picnic witha kayak trip! Paul Andrews of Tarpon Bay Ex-plorers led the group. Marilyn Fowler and JoanWalton love being out on the water.


Experience the Soundsof the Shell Point Concert SeriesB 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

The 2010-2011 Shell Point Concert Series will feature two prominent performances in November. Single tickets are available, so treat yourself. Or consider giving a concert ticket as a gift to a family member,

visiting guest, or neighbor. There is also still time to take advantage of significant savings on the purchase of the entire package of five concerts in the Fine & Performing Arts series.

LAST CHANCE TO SAVE $50 ON FINE

& PERFORMING ARTS SERIES TICKETSPurchase your tickets for the entire series by

November 9, and save $50 on the ticket price for all five Fine & Performing Arts concerts:

International Chamber Soloists • Angela BrownThe King’s Singers • Dallas Brass Band

The Four Freshmen

Pianist Thomas PandolfiThursday, November 18, at 7:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDL

Young American pianist Thomas Pandolfi is an exciting virtuosowho, with each passing season, is becoming more and more soughtafter by audiences worldwide, and showered with superlatives bycritics for his passionate artistry and amazing technique. He is emerg-ing as a prodigious virtuoso who excels in reviving the core repertoirefrom the Golden Age of Pianism. Praised for his interesting and inno-vative programming, his recitals regularly include works of Busoni,Godowsky, Dohnony, and Chasins. TheNew York Concert Review hascharacterized Pandolfi’s interpretations as containing, “high levelpianism and tasteful, diversified musical ideas… crystalline textureand deft coloration…charm and bracing elan.”

The young pianist is a graduate of JulliardSchool, earning both his Bachelors andMasters Degrees through scholarships. Hiscareer has already included performances withsuch European orchestras as the GeorgeErescu Philharmonic, The Cluj Philharmonic,The Moravian Philharmonic, and a dozenAmerican symphony orchestras across theUnited States.

Single Tickets: $25.00

International Chamber Soloists

Tuesday, November 9, at 7:30 p.m.Church Auditorium/IS

The Fine and Performing Arts series kicks off with theInternational Chamber Soloists, a unique group of extraordinaryyoung string players from all over the world. The musicians hailfrom Russia, Bulgaria, Belarus, Latvia, Korea, Taiwan, NewZealand, Australia, Brazil, and the United States. They are broughttogether by their love and dedication to music.

It all started in the United States, when prominent violinistDmitri Berlinsky moved from Russia to New York as a winner ofYoung Concert Artists and other important international compe-titions. Since then he has been performing as a soloist with majororchestras in the United States, Europe, Latin America, Asia, andAustralia. It was his dream to establish a chamber orchestra of talentedcolleagues where they would find collective inspiration and joy,while achieving the highest artistic vision possible. He was giventhis opportunity at Michigan State University, where he invitedexceptional talents to build on a rapidly growing reputation of thisimportant institution. Mr. Berlinsky’s intention was to emphasize

the artistic importance of each memberof the group. He has found a way to nur-ture the musical chemistry which bringsfreshness to each performance. TheInternational Chamber Orchestra con-tinues to receive invitations to perform atconcert series and festivals in the UnitedStates, Europe, and South America.

Single Tickets: $35.00

Become a Friend of The ArtsDonor and receive a specialinvitation to meet and greet

these young musicians


Africa Trek30-Day WalkStart the walk in beautifulMorocco and head south. Theweather is a perfect 75 degreeswith low humidity. We will

stop in Central Africa – in Congo.Remember it’s the jungle, so be careful andwatch out for a lot of wild animals. Theweather is very humid and it will most likelyrain, so be prepared. We will finish this teameffort 5,041 mile walk in South Africa. Besure to track your mileage in one of the healthclubs as the passport to the world program isending soon. Have fun and be careful!!

Restaurant for Lunch:Elephant Bar and GrillThursday, November 4Bus pick-ups begin at 10:30 a.m.Thoughts of Africa are practically synony-mous with images of large wild animals such aszebras, wildebeests, and elephants. Enjoylunch with your fellow residents in an Africanatmosphere as you enjoy your selection fromthe delicious and diverse menu offered at thisfine Fort Myers eatery. Entrees run $7 to $25.

Our Children Live in AfricaThursday, November 1110:15 a.m.Social Center/ISThe Academy hostsElaine and Pastor KenNesselroade as theyshare their feelings as par-ents and grandparents oftheir family living in Africa.Just back from a recent trip toAfrica, their hearts will be fulland their experiences poignant.

Join us for this up-to-the minute look atAfrica through the eyes of two generous peo-ple who share their loved ones with the darkcontinent.

Out of Nigeria withAfolake OlubunmiMonday, November 159:45 - 10:45 a.m.Social Center/ISJoin Afolake Olubunmi asshe explains how she camefrom her home country ofNigeria to the Land ofOpportunity to pursue an Immigration andNaturalization Law Practice. Dressed in tra-ditional African attire, she will allow us totake a peek into her rich culture by explain-ing Nigeria’s languages, people, and even anewborn child’s naming process. She willmerge the image of a safari-like Africa withthe realities of its metropolitan cities. She willconclude by offering a question and answersegment. You won’t want to miss her intrigu-ing success story, nor will you want to miss theafternoon excursion “through” West Africa.It is a day filled with a myriad of culturalexperiences!

A Cultural Journeythrough West Africa

Monday, November 15Bus pick-up begins at 12:30 p.m.A scenic ride to Pine Islandwill lead to the home and

African-artifact-studded studioand gardens of master drummer and

choreographer Ndakhte Ndaiye.Through narration and a short film,Ndakhte will teach us about the WestAfrican culture and the history of

drumming and dancing in West Africa. Thegroup will learn to play a fiery rhythm fromSenegal on authentic, hand-carved Djembedrums. Learn why these rhythms have with-stood the test of time. Refreshments will beserved during the film.

DVD: As We ForgiveFriday, November 191:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLCould you find it in your heart to forgive aperson who murdered your family? This is thequestion faced by Rosaria and Chantale, twoRwandan women coming face-to-face withthe men who killed their families in the 1994genocide. Struggling to live again as neigh-bors, these survivors and killers discoverthe power and pain of radical recon-ciliation. This documentary film goeson an extraordinary journeyfrom death to life through for-giveness, with the majority of thestory being told through subtitles.

The CongoMonday, November 222:15 p.m.Social Center/ISIt sounds so foreign, so exotic - The Congo.The Academy is excited to bring you thispresentation since Africa is in the news daily,yet it is so vast we don’t get enough informa-tion on any one area. Dr. Dan and Miriam

Fountain spent 35 years work-ing together in the Congo, andthey are still involved. This isour chance to learn from theirfirst-hand experience andexplore a taste of the local colorwhile seeing a bigger picture ofthis fascinating continent.

F I N A L s t o p :

Passport to the WorldShell Point is Bringing

the World to You in 2010

Passport to the WorldShell Point is Bringing

the World to You in 2010

AfricaAfrica


We lean on our employees all yearlong. We lean on them to prepare andserve our food in each of the restaurants. Welean on them when we reach for towels at thepools or fitness centers or during an exerciseclass. We lean on them as we enjoy the beau-tiful plantings on the grounds. We lean onthem as they provide cleaning in our homesand common spaces. In fact, we lean on themin ways we don’t even realize because so muchgoes on behind the scenes.

So now let’s let them lean on us. Let’slet them lean on us as we help each of oureligible employees have a better Christmasseason than they imagined. We each havethe opportunity to participate in the annualChristmas Gift Fund Drive from now untilDecember 3. When your gift is combinedwith those of other residents, it really addsup and allows us to give a meaningful gift tothe employees that support us throughoutthe year.

You received a letter in the middle ofOctober that contained an envelope you canuse to send your gift to the accounting depart-ment. If you haven’t sent it yet, now is thetime to do so. Make your check payable toEmployee Christmas Gift Fund. If you nolonger have the envelope, you can use yourown envelope and put it in the inter-campusmail or drop your gift in one of the collectionboxes around the community.

Our employees let us lean on them allthroughout the year. Now let’s allow them tolean on us for a wonderful Christmas season!

Questions? Contact committee members:Kate Mondello at 466-4960, Dede D’Arcy at454-1077, Lois Marino at 277-0509, Al Parkat 437-3055, or Alan Roberts at 267-9943.

55 Days Until Christmas*

Ruth Deuber of Periwinkle and Dede D’Arcy ofPalm Acres helped kick off the October Passporttheme with a cooking demonstration of traditionalGerman foods.

Guests enjoyed the traditional menu which fea-tured brats and sauerkraut with apples and onions,German potato salad, cucumber salad, and sparklingapple juice. Dessert included snickerdoodles andBavarian cream.

Phil Hilton of Rosemont provided authenticGerman songs on the accordian while Inga Bredahl,activities coordinator of King’s Crown, and GenevaMichael of Rosemont assisted in serving the guests.

Support Shell Point Employees Through the Employee Christmas GiftB Y K A T E M O N D E L L O ( E A G L E S P R E S E R V E ) C H A I R O F E M P L O Y E E S C H R I S T M A S G I F T F U N D

Oktoberfest!German Cooking Class

Residents enjoyed authentic Germanfood prepared by Dede D’Arcy and

Ruth Deuber. Atrivia game testedtheir knowledgeof the country.

* The deadline for Employee Christmas Gift is December 3.

Inga Bredahl, Dede D’Arcy,Phil Hilton, Ruth Deuber,and Geneva Michael.

Inga Bredahl servedBavarian cream for

dessert.

Ruth Deuber and Dede D’Arcy demonstrated cooking German bratwurst,

potato salad, and Bavarian cream.

DEDE D’ARCY

Never worry about the size of yourChristmas tree. In the eyes of

children they are all 30 feet tall. — Larry Wilde

Shell Point Employee Christmas Fund


Get Those Packages There on TimeChristmas Postage Rates and Mailing Deadlines

Holiday Shipping Reference Guide

2010 Postage Rates &Mailing Deadlines

If you have questions, contact either service desk.

Current Postage Rates1st Class mail ....................................44¢1st Class mail, additional ounce ......17¢Canada ..............................................75¢Mexico ..............................................79¢All other countries ............................98¢Postcards ............................................28¢International postcards......................98¢Flat Rate Priority Box..................$10.35Large Flat Rate Priority Box........$13.95Military Flat Rate Priority Box....$11.95

Last Suggested Dates for MailingInternational airmail ....................Dec. 5Canada/Mexico ..........................Dec. 11Military APO/FPO zip 093 ..........Dec. 4All other APO/FPO zips ............Dec. 11

With the holidays approaching, theservicedesks have compiled a help-ful mailing reference guide with importantdates for your holiday mailing needs. Theservice desks post FirstClass, Priority, Media/Bookrate, and certified mailings.Priority boxes and insulatedmail pouches are availablein assorted sizes. Christmasand Hanukkah stamps areavailable at both servicedesks. Holiday Evergreen Forever Stampsare also available at the current rate of 44cents. Once purchased, Forever Stampsare valid literally forever – despite anyfuture price changes.

Remember: When reusing a box,totally remove or obliterate all previouslabels and markings with heavy blackmarker.

Fragile items should be packed infoam, plastic wrap, or padding to protect

the items. Boxes containing fragile itemsshould be marked “Fragile.” Careful pack-aging is the best way to safeguard yourvaluable items against damage. Boxes con-

taining food or other itemsthat could spoil should bemarked “Perishable.”

Tape the opening ofyour box and reinforce allseams with two-inch widetape. Use clear or brownpackaging tape, reinforced

packing tape, or paper tape. Do not usecord, string, twine, masking tape, or cello-phane tape.

Print or type clearly with a pen or per-manent marker so that your address is leg-ible from an arm’s length away.

If you have questions, please contactGene McGonigle at The Island servicedesk at 454-2282 or Sue Earnhardt at TheWoodlands service desk at 454-2054.

On December 8, the Shell Point GiftShop will be rolling out the red carpetfor a wonderful Christmas shopping experi-ence. The Gift Shop volunteers invite youto shop for your loved ones, or make a pur-chase for yourself, during their specialextended hours from 1 p.m. – 6 p.m.

The Christmas joy and spirit of theevent will flow from the Gift Shop into theSocial Center. There will be unique oppor-tunities to observe resident crafter demon-strations. You can also meet resident authorsand have them personally autograph yourbooks. And volunteer elves will be busywrapping gifts purchased from the Gift Shop,as well as handing out holiday refreshments.

Items available for purchase includewood crafted objects, beaded jewelery, purses,children’s clothes, and toys, and much more.

A percentage of the proceeds from allsales in the Gift Shop helps pay for taxes and

provides for one or more gifts for the commu-nity each year.

Past Gift Shop donations have includedthe Lagoon Christmas tree, art for the reno-vated King’s Crown, outdoor furniture at the

Larsen Pavilion, and generous contributionsfor the Employee Christmas Fund and theAuxiliary’s Bakeless Bake Sale. Make the GiftShop your destination for holiday shoppingand support the Shell Point community!

Shell Point Gift Shop

Holiday Extravaganzachristmas Shop During Special Extended Hours

Gift Shop Holiday Extravaganza • December 8 from 1 - 6 p.m.Your PurcHaSE MakES a DiffErEncE in Your coMMunitY

Elephant Bar and Grill Restaurant for LunchThursday, November 410:30 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)Thoughts of Africa conjureimages of large wild ani-mals such as zebras, wilde-beests, and elephants.Relax in an African atmos-phere as you enjoy your se-lection from the deliciousand diverse menu. Entrees run $7 to $25.

Mac Users ClubThursday, November 41:15 p.m.Manatee Room/ISWelcome back Mac users to the first meet-ing of the season! Paul Williamson (EaglesPreserve) will be sharing how the iPad hasreplaced his laptop computer. Everyone iswelcome.

Shell Point Market PlaceFriday, November 5, 12, 198:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.RAC/ISWith the holidays coming up, the ShellPoint Market Place has just the items youare looking for! Whether you would like toplace an order for a freshly baked pumpkinpie or purchase macadamia nuts to add tocookies, the Shell Point Market Place isthe spot to shop. The Market Place willnot be open on November 26.

Holiday Craft BazaarNovember 5 & 6 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Commons/WDLThe Craft Bazaar will feature one-of-a-kindgift items just in time for holiday shopping.Handmade treasures are crafted with greatcare by our very own residents and include

items such as jewelry, woodworks,pottery, fabric art, ornaments, original artwork, and much more!The event will include door prizes,compliments of the generouscrafters. The Craft Bazaar is open tothe public, so gather up your friends

and your shopping bags, and prepare for afun day of shopping at Shell Point.

Old Fashioned County FairMonday, November 811:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.Administration Courtyard/ISKick off the Hometown U.S.A. celebra-tion with an exciting fair! See world recordholding juggler Bruce Sarfian, play carni-val games designed byShell Point courts, winprizes, eat complimen-tary hot dogs and chips(Tickets are required.Pick up your free ticketat either service desk),enjoy strolling enter-tainment, visit the petting zoo, and listento lively music. During the event, purchasetickets to get traditional county fair snacksand homemade baked goods. All proceedswill help support the Auxiliary’s commit-ment to “Complete This Project Now.”

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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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream!Tuesday, November 910:00 a.m. Island11:00 a.m. Woodlands12:00 p.m. Eagles Preserve$1.00 per treatListen for the whimsical sounds as the IceCream Man rounds the corner in yourneighborhood! The Sunny Days Ice Creamtruck will be serving up all of your favorites.

Shell Point Flower and Garden ExhibitionTuesday, November 910:00 a.m.King’s Crown Community Room/ISRemember going to the fair and admiring aperfect zucchini or strange looking pumpkin?It takes skill to grow a successful garden, andmany Shell Point residents have greenthumbs. Come view their displays of homegrown vegetables and flowers.

Making Shell Point CommunityMy HomeTuesday, November 91:00 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDLEnjoy a special Academy presentation byDawn Boren, director of resident life, TeriKollath, academy and volunteer servicesmanager, and Mary Franklin, resort servicesmanager. They truly enjoy helping residentsfind their niche at Shell Point and under-stand that resident participation makes ourworld go ‘round. Learn about the opportuni-ties to maximize your experience in yourShell Point home and com-munity. (This program is sug-gested for new residents or forresidents looking to get moreinvolved.) Sign-up at eitherservice desk.

Arbor Arts and Crafts DisplayWednesday, November 1010:00 a.m.Arbor Community Room/WDLThe diversified talents of the Arbor resi-dents will certainly offer up a great showas they display their beautiful handmadearts and crafts.

T-Birds, GTOs, and CorvettesWednesday, November 101:00 p.m.Bocce Court/WDLListen to the Doo Wop sounds of Brylcream while strolling around vintagecars and sipping ice-cold lemonade. Clas-sic cars have a way of sparking nostalgia,and this event will be a stroll down memory lane!

Lessons from MayberryWednesday, November 107:15 p.m.Church Auditorium/ISThere is one town thatstands above all the rest –Mayberry! Andy, Barney,Aunt Bee, Opie, Gomer,Goober, and a host ofother townspeople taughtus simple lessons – goodlessons. Join your friendsfor an enjoyable eveningas the staff of The VillageChurch explores Lessonsfrom Mayberry.

Salute to VeteransThursday, November 1110:00 a.m.

Commons Deck/WDLShell Point and Hope Hospice willgive veterans a well-deserved “thankyou” in honor of Veterans Day.Salute the men and women that haveserved our country. Keep your eyes tothe sky for a Veterans Day surprise!

Walkathon T-shirt DistributionThursday, November 112:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Resident Activity Center/ISAll registered participants are encouragedto wear their t-shirts during the Walkathon.Pick up your shirt before the event.

Legacy Golf ClassicFriday, November 127:30 a.m. Registration beginsShell Point Golf Course$125 per personSupport the new Reha-bilitation Center byplaying in the 7th an-nual Shell Point OpenGolf Tournament, pre-sented by The LegacyFoundation. The dayincludes 18 holes ofgolf plus cart, player giftbags, prize opportunities, breakfast, andlunch. Sign up by November 5 by callingDeborah Henning at 466-8484.

Walkathon T-shirt DistributionFriday, November 1210:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Commons/WDLAll registered participants are en-couraged to wear their t-shirtsduring the Walkathon. Pick upyour shirt before the event.

Veterans’ ClubFriday, November 1210:00 a.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLJeanne Fuchs (Oakmont) will leadan audio-visual tour of The PacificIslands Battlefields, 65 Years Later.All veterans and their spouses areinvited to attend.

Movie on the Green: State FairFriday, November 127:00 p.m.Shell Point Golf CourseView the 1945Rodgers and Ham-merstein musical,State Fair, underthe stars on a mas-sive outdoor the-ater screen. Chairswill be provided,but you are welcometo bring a blanket or lawnchair. Come early to grabpopcorn and a soda beforesettling in for the show.

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Community-wide Walkathon for Complete This Project Now Saturday, November 139:00 a.m. - Registration9:30 a.m. - Warm up 10:00 a.m. - Walk/Run Begins11:00 Wrap-up event with exciting prizes! Church Auditorium/ISSupport the Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary bywalking for the cause. Participate by raisingfunds, walking, running, or making a personal contribution to help Com-plete This Project Now. Choose fromthree different routes – 100 yards, 1.5miles, or 3 miles. The wrap-up partywill feature entertainment by BillyDean and Dawn. Also, raffle prizeswill be handed out. The more moneyyou raise for the Walkathon, themore chances you will have to win greatprizes, such as a cruise for two; a two-night,three-day stay at the Pink Shell Beach Resort; and much more!

DVD: Invictus (2009)Saturday, November 132:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLHe was imprisoned 27years for his heroic fightagainst apartheid. Yet, afterhe was elected as the presi-dent of South Africa, herejected revenge, forgavehis oppressors, and foundhope of national unity inan unlikely place: the rugby field. ClintEastwood directs an uplifting film about ateam and people inspired to greatness.

Sunday Matinee DVD: Babette’s Feast (1987)Sunday, November 143:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLFrom the celebrated story teller Isak

Dinesen comes this deli-cious take of Babette, a su-perb French chef living ananonymous life as ahousekeeper and cook to

two elderly, Danish, religious women whoare used to eating codfish and bread soup.When she wins the lottery, she decides tospend it all by creating the most memorablemeal they and their village friends have everconsumed. See them eat and be merry inthis wonderful film that was the Academy-Award winner for best foreign film in 1987.

Out of Nigeria with Afolake OlubunmiMonday, November 159:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.

Social Center/ISJoin Afolake Olubunmi as sheexplains how she came fromher home country of Nigeria tothe “Land of Opportunity” topursue an Immigration andNaturalization Law Practice.Dressed in traditional African

attire, she will invite us into her rich cultureby explaining Nigeria’s languages, people,and even a newborn child’s naming process.She will merge the image of a safari-likeAfrica with the realities of its metropolitancities. You won’t want to miss her intriguingsuccess story.

A Cultural Journey through West AfricaMonday, November 1512:30 p.m. Island pickup12:40 p.m. Woodlands pickup12:50 p.m. Eagles Preserve pickup5:30 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $25.00 (includes authenticdrum lesson, film, African dessertand beverages)A scenic ride to Pine Island will lead to thehome and African-artifact-studded studioand gardens of master drummer and chore-ographer Ndakhte Ndaiye. Through narra-tion and a short film, Ndakhte will explainthe West African culture and the history of

drumming anddancing inWest Africa.Learn to play afiery rhythmfrom Senegalon authentichand-carved

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Old Fashioned County FairMonday, November 8, at 11:00 a.m.

Administration Courtyard/IS

I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream!Tuesday, November 9

Visiting all three neighborhoods

Shell Point Flower and Garden ExhibitionTuesday, November 9, at 10:00 a.m.

King’s Crown Community Room/IS

Making Shell Point Community My HomeTuesday, November 9, at 1:00 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL

Arbor Arts and Crafts DisplayWednesday, November 10, at 10:00 a.m.

Arbor Community Room/WDL

T-Birds, GTOs, and CorvettesWednesday, November 10, at 1:00 p.m.

Bocce Court/WDL

Lessons from MayberryWednesday, November 10, at 7:15 p.m.

Church Auditorium/IS

Salute to VeteransThursday, November 11, at 10:00 a.m.

Commons Deck/WDL

Legacy Foundation Golf ClassicFriday, November 12, at 7:30 a.m.

Shell Point Golf Course

Movie on the Green: State FairFriday, November 12, at 7:00 p.m.

Shell Point Golf Course

Complete This Project NowCommunity-wide WalkathonSaturday, November 13, at 9:00 a.m.

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Djembe drums and discover why theserhythms have withstood the test of time.Refreshments will be served during the film.

Beach DayThursday, November 188:30 a.m. Island pickup8:40 a.m. Woodlands pickup8:50 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup3:00 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $15.00 (ice cream on your own)Get out and enjoy the sun, shade, and surf!

Journey to Delnor WigginsPass State Park for fun, food,and frolic. A picnic lunch willbe served and a traditional stopfor ice cream will be includedon the trip back to Shell Point.

DVD: As We Forgive (2008)Friday, November 191:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLCould you find it in your heart to forgive a person who murdered your fam-ily? This is the question faced by Rosaria andChantale, two Rwandan women comingface-to-face with the men who killed theirfamilies in the 1994 genocide. Struggling tolive again as neighbors, these survivors and

killers discover the power andpain of radical reconciliation.This documentary film goeson an extraordinary journeyfrom death to life through for-giveness. The majority of thestory is told through subtitles.

Annual Bonsai ShowSaturday, November 2012:30 p.m. Island pickup12:40 p.m. Woodlands pickup12:50 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup4:30 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $8.00 (no meals)The Bonsai Society of SouthwestFlorida is the proud sponsor of thisannual Bonsai show and sale.Bonsai enthusiasts from nearand far will gather in Estero toexperience the exhibits, demon-strations, prize drawings, and retailopportunities.

Library Book TalkTuesday, November 232:15 p.m.Social Center/ISDon Wilson (Turban) will report on Eliza-beth Sifton's The Serenity Prayer: Faith andPolitics in Times of Peace andWar. Sifton is the daughterof the great theologianReinhold Niebuhr. She haswritten a detailed historyof Niebuhr’s most well-known and widely-circu-lated words which havebeen used for decades byvarious 12-step and other self-help programs. Explore a moving and ten-der memoir of Niebur’s rich intellectualcontributions to 19th century Christian the-ology. Refreshments will be served.

Organ Concert with Tom HoehnFriday, November 262:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.Woodlands Commons/WDLTom Hoehn’s one-of-a-kind concerts alwaysdelight audiences with a mix of Broadway

and movie musicals, semi-classical and classical

selections, novelty num-bers, standards, andhymn tunes. As a special treat for theShell Point audi-ence, Tom willask for severalrequests and

then combinethem all into onespecial medley onour own AllenTheater Organ.

Movie Night: To Kill a Mockingbird (1962)Monday, November 296:45 p.m.Social Center/ISIn a dusty southern town dur-ing the depression, a white

woman accuses a blackman of assault. Though heis obviously innocent, theoutcome of his trial is sucha foregone conclusion that no lawyer willdefend him, except Atticus Finch, thetown’s most distinguished citizen. His com-passionate defense costs him friendships butearns him the respect and admiration of histwo motherless children.

Save the Date:

Annual Tree Lighting & Holiday ConcertThursday, December 25:45 p.m. – Festivities and Entertainment6:30 p.m. – Tree lighting and Passport prize drawingAmphitheater/ISCelebrate the season as the communitycomes together to experience the excite-ment of the annual tree lighting ceremony.The fun will begin at 5:45 p.m. with festiv-ities and entertainment by the Maple SugarSerenaders. Be there at 6:30 p.m. to see thetree lighting and the prizes given away forthe finalé of Passport to the World.

Shell Point Singers Holiday ConcertThursday, December 27:15 p.m.Village Church/ISKeep the spirit alive by attending the holi-day concert presented by the Shell PointSingers. The sounds of praise will be sure toget you in the Christmas spirit!

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The Shell Point Singers presented a fall concert featuring favorite folksongs. Duo pianists Whipple & Morales performed with the residents.

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Music Filled The Air at Two Concerts

OPERANAPLES

Opera Naples performed famous actsfrom three popular operas: Magic Flute,La Traviata, and Carmen.

support groupsCancer Support 1-on-1 mentoringThe goal of this resident-led program is toestablish group mentoring connections be-tween newly diagnosed cancer patients andcancer survivors. Contact Barbara Maruchi(Lakewood) at 433–9488.

Cancer Support GroupWednesday, November 3, at 1:30 p.m.Osprey Room/ ISAll are encouraged to attend this resident-led group. The intent is for a meaningful,uplifting session. Contact Barbara Maruchi(Lakewood) at 433-9488.

Caregiver Support Group TherapyTuesdays, Nov. 2, 16, 30, at 10:30 a.m.2nd Floor Med Ctr Conference Rm/ISThis group is aimed at helping residents dealwith being a caregiver. The Nov. 16 topic willbe Dementia 101. The Nov. 30 discussion willcover The Balancing Act: Caregiver/Care Receiver.Contact Mardee Lader at 415-5435.

Diabetes Group AppointmentFriday, November 5, at 1:00 p.m.Social Center/ISBoth insulin and non-insulin diabetics are

encouraged to attend. Each monthly meet-ing covers a different topic and includesopen discussion.

Healing Journey Grief Support Wednesdays, Nov. 3 and 10, at 2:45 p.m.Hospitality Room/ISHealing journey is open to anyone grievinga recent or past loss. This 7-session seriesexamines the physical, emotional, and spiri-tual effects of grief. Sessions are led by DottyMorrison of Cellana, a widow of five years.Register by calling Dotty at 337-4015 or thechurch office at 454-2147.

Masked Marvels Sleep ApneaNo meeting in NovemberThe purpose of this group is to bring aware-ness and support to those dealing with thechallenges of Sleep Apnea. Contact LarryChrouch (Eagles Preserve) at 481-7188.

Parkinson’s Support Group Monday, November 1, at 10:15 a.m.Village Church Hospitality Room/ISThis group provides support to Parkinson’spatients, and their family and friends. ContactJanine Hammond, case manager, at 454-2186.

The Shield Caregivers’ Support No meeting in NovemberThis resident-led group is an informal gather-ing that offers fellowship, encouragement,and spiritual reliance for all caregivers. Ifyou have questions, please call 482-8633.

Smoking Cessation GroupTuesday, November 16, at 2:00 pm Office of Dr. Nancy Spencer Dept. ofBehavioral Health/Medical CenterThis is a group designed to offer support andeducation on how to quit smoking andmaintain abstinence from smoking. Formore information please contact Dr. NancySpencer at 454-2043.

The Vision Enrichment GroupTuesday, November 9, at 10:15 a.m.Social Center/ISAll are welcome to network and share storiesand information. The November guest speakeris Heather Holderfield, low vision occupa-tional therapist with Retina Consultants.Contact Angie Prichard at 454-2134 for addi-tional information.


The Shell Point Salons

Celebrate 5 Years!Great Customer Appreciation Specials

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 Island and Arbor Salon Hours:Mon - Fri: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. • Sat: 8-12 For appointments call: 489-8400

November SpecialsOne-Hour Massage $55During the salon’s five year anniversary

month, receive a one-hour massage for $55.Enjoy the comfort and convenience of mas-sage in your own home for only $5 additional.Call the Island Salon to schedule an appoint-ment. Massage appointments are availableMonday through Friday.

Salon Bucks!Throughout November, the Salons are

thanking our customers with “Salon Bucks.”For every $15 spent on salon, spa, or barberservices, receive a $1 Salon Buck. For every$40 spent, receive $5 in Salon Bucks. SalonBucks are redeemable during the month ofDecember only toward your salon, spa or bar-bering services.

HolidayGift SetsAvailable

While sup-plies last, enjoyan additional 10%off already eco-nomically pricedgift sets for theholidays.

Each set is just $18 and you can choosefrom: Vavoom Hair Spray and VolumizingFoam, and several Shampoo and Conditionersets such as: Hydratherapie, Rejuvatherapie,Volumatherapie, and Amplify Color XL. Eachpurchase of a gift set enters you in a drawingto win a free iPod Shuffle. The drawing willbe held on December 10.

These gift sets are perfect for family,spouses, caregivers, and even yourself!

It has been quite a journey over thepast five years to bring quality, pro-fessional salon and spa services to ShellPoint. The continued goal of the salon is toattain a new level of excellence for salon andspa services with an inviting atmosphere forthe men and women of Shell Point.

As of January 2010, about 60% of allShell Point residents enjoy salon, spa andbarbering services. The salon staff has grownfrom five staff members in 2005 to 14 in2010. Over the past five years we haveexpanded the hair and nail care menu, cus-tomizing services to meet the needs anddesires of all. We have added services inmassage therapy, skin care, and mostrecently for the ladies, Chevux cosmetics.

The quality of salon services is oftenoverlooked in other communities, meetingonly very basic hair and nail care needs. AtShell Point we offer a wide array of servicesto not only meet the basic needs of our cus-

tomers but also provide the ultimate in relax-ation and rejuvenation. The salon has threeconvenient locations to serve our cus-tomers: the Island Salon, the Arbor Salon,and the Pavilion Salon. The Arbor Salonnow offers expanded hours on Saturday.

Why Residents Choose Us• Customer satisfaction is 99.8%!• Experienced staff continues education

and fuels their passion for their work.• Service with a smile! Commitment to

compassion, courtesy, and caring.• Only the best for our guests! Only quality,

professional products.• Competitive pricing sensitive to our

tough economic times.• All retail products are 10% off the sug-

gested retail prices.• Salon specials and promotions!• New customers receive 20% off any serv-

ice – hair, nails, skin, or massage.• We reward our customers with 20% off for

any customer referral.• Complimentary hairstyle consultations

and cosmetic makeovers.• Salon sales are reinvested back into your

home at Shell Point.

Your patronage is very much appreci-ated. Your happiness is our number one pri-ority. Over the years relationships haveformed and we feel extremely blessed tohave the opportunity to serve. Thank you.

Fish for Deals

During the Old Fashioned CountyFair on November 8, stop by the

courtyard outside the Island Salon to fishfor Hometown U.S.A. specials.

Holiday gift sets are agreat way to say “thankyou” to someone special.

Chevux and Repechage cosmetics offer fantastic quality at affordable prices. Schedule a complimentary makeover.

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Three Shell Point Salon Locations to Choose FromI S L A N D • A R B O R • P A V I L I O N

Three Shell Point Salon Locations to Choose FromI S L A N D • A R B O R • P A V I L I O N

L-R: Donna Wawszczyk working on the final touches of Mary Binegar’s style at the PavilionSalon. The Island Salon bustles with activity as Jim Hines, Kim Turnbull, and KimberlySpecht make residents look their best. Bea Corrada (Eagles Preserve) enjoys her appoint-ment with Cheryl Wells at the Arbor Salon.

L-R: Donna Wawszczyk working on the final touches of Mary Binegar’s style at the PavilionSalon. The Island Salon bustles with activity as Jim Hines, Kim Turnbull, and KimberlySpecht make residents look their best. Bea Corrada (Eagles Preserve) enjoys her appoint-ment with Cheryl Wells at the Arbor Salon.


T he enthusiasm and anticipa-tion grew as residents nearedNorth Conway, New Hampshire.

North Conway was the first stop on this leaf-peeping tour, hosted by Shell Point and IsingsTravel. The group responded to the “allaboard” call as they ascended into the diningcar of the North Conway Railway where theyenjoyed a beautifully served luncheon as theytraveled from North Conway to Bartlett,taking in the narrated history and strikingautumn colors along the way.

Once the train returnedthe residents to the station, itwas back onto the bus for theride to Vermont via one ofthe most famous scenic drivesin all of New England — theKancamagus Highway. As thebus gained elevation, the leafcolors became more vibrantand outstanding. The groupstopped at numerous viewing areas to walkthrough the leaves, explore a coveredbridge, or just admire a bubbling brook linedwith autumn colors. At the top of the“Kanc,” as locals call it, the bus door openedand the group was delighted by the incredi-ble scent of the balsam trees native to muchof northern New England. Some might sayit was worth the trip just to experience thatfeast for the senses.

Along the way Shell Point program

coordinator Bev Chandley provided inter-pretive narration on the geological historyof New Hampshire, covering 450 millionyears in about 20 minutes! Once the groupcrossed the state line into Vermont therocks changed from granite to shale and thehills came alive on the trip through theGreen Mountains to the Von Trapp FamilyLodge in Stowe.

The Von Trapp Family Lodge is a won-drous and expansive estate full of Bavarian

touches. As the home of thefamous Sound of Music fam-ily, the lodge had many fam-ily photographs decoratingits walls. The group learnedabout the real Maria and theVon Trapp family. A numberof the Von Trapp familymembers are still involved with running thelodge and some even live on the premises.Each morning the sun rose up over the green

mountains and greeted the group to a newday of exploring.

The Shelburne Museum was a favoriteexcursion for many. The museum featuresexhibits of everything from quilts to AnselAdams photographs.

One morning was spent visiting thequaint little shops of Stowe, where some resi-dents opted to visit a real maple sugar house.Another day, the group “ate their way throughVermont.” This flavorful day included visits toBen and Jerry’s ice cream, Cabot cheese, theCold Hollow Cider Mill, and the LakeChamplain Chocolate shop. These visits werenot only memorable, but also delicious!Several explorers made their way to the Benand Jerry’s flavor graveyard which had officialheadstones for those flavors that never quitemade the big time. The Cold Hollow cider was

so fresh, and delicious it wasbeyond imagination. But rumorhad it that their apple cider donutstook the people’s choice award.

With satisfied appetites, itwas time to head back home toShell Point. The route fromVermont to Boston took thegroup through the scenicQuechee Gorge — truly one ofthe most awe-inspiring vistas on

the entire trip, even in the pouring rain. Inthe end colorful fun-filled memories werecreated and shared by all.

The Von Trapp Family Lodge

Ben & Jerry’sFlavor Graveyard

Scottish Highlander CattlePicturesque Stowe Village

FallThere’s No Place Quite Like

New England Fallin the

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The famous Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Cowmobile Visiting quaint shops in Stowe, VTCabot store — Everybody loves a good cheddar!

Shell Point residents joined John Knox Village residents at The Von Trapp Family Lodge

Covered bridge on the Kancamagus Scenic Highway

Ginny Brodbeck prepares to boardthe Conway Scenic Railroad

Sugar Hill, NH

Fall berries

Conway Scenic Railroad pulls into the station

Quechee Gorge, VT


Sarah Owen works as a social serv-ice entrepreneur and she is the chiefexecutive officer of Community CooperativeMinistries, Inc. (CCMI). CCMI is theumbrella agency for The Soup Kitchen,Meals on Wheels, Faith in Action SeniorTransportation, Hands & Hearts MontessoriPreschool, and two United Way resourcehouses. CCMI is dedicated to providingfood to the hungry and transforming thelives of those in need through partner-ships, collaborations, and innovativesocial service solutions. The agencyserves Fort Myers and the greater LeeCounty area, including Bonita Springs,Cape Coral, and Lehigh Acres.

Sarah’s journey into the nonprofitarena came by way of a career in pub-lic relations and corporate communi-cations. Sarah has worked in investor

relations, public relations, and corporatecommunications for publicly traded compa-nies as well as private companies through-out the Southeastern United States.

On a three-year adventure with herfamily in Richmond, Virginia, Sarah dis-covered her passion for advocacy and com-munity service while working for anot-for-profit organization that lobbied andadvocated for the rights of persons with

mental disabilities.Upon returning toSouthwest Florida,Sarah was commit-ted to working for anot-for-profit agencyand advocating forcitizens who couldnot help themselves.God has blessedSarah with theopportunity to work at CCMI and shehumbly acknowledges that He equips her tocarry out her responsibilities.

In addition to her work at CCMI, Sarahco-wrote and founded What’s Next? — asupport group for single mothers and theirchildren. This program is now widely usedin churches and communities throughoutthe Northeastern United States.

Meet Sarah and Learn MoreAll Shell Point women are invited to

hear the exciting story of CCMI and thelives in our community that are beingchanged because of those who are helpingothers in need. Sarah Owen will be sharingthe strategic work of CCMI during theWomen’s Ministries Global Outreach pro-gram on Wednesday, November 10, at10:15 a.m. In coordination with the pro-gram, The Village Church will conduct afood drive to donate to CCMI.

WOMEN’S MINISTRIES

Local Non-profit Agency HelpingFamilies in Lee CountyGlobal Outreach Event on November 10 to Feature Sarah Owen and Include Food Drive

VILLAGE CHURCHAT SHELL POINT

Don’t miss this dramatic presentation by America’s pre-mier Christian ballet company. Inspired by the true story ofCorrie ten Boom and set in the war zone of Dutch Haarlemin 1944, Hiding Place is a portrayal of forgiveness in the

midst of desperate circumstances. Enjoy the workof choreographer Jiri Sebastian Voborsky ashe unveils this heroic story with a great level

of drama, passion, pain, joy, and hope.

Ballet Magnificat!

Concert Series

LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE AT THE DOOR

OR CALL 454-2147 NOW!

Tickets Just

$10

Sunday, November 14, at 6:15 p.m.

Sarah Owen to speakat 10:15 a.m. on

Wednesday,November 10.

Volunteers serve food at the CCMI Soup Kitchen


The annual Thanksgiving Eve service,hosted by The Village Church, is one ofthe special holiday traditions enjoyed by theShell Point Community. As you anticipatecelebrating this American holiday with yourfamily and friends, plan to meet at The VillageChurch on Wednesday, November 24, at 7:15p.m. to give thanks and praise to God for Hisbountiful blessings.

Lynn Schneider, assistant vice president ofmarketing and communications, and TimothyStephenson, executive director of the LegacyFoundation, along with several employees,staff, and residents will speak about their

grateful hearts as we pause to count ourblessings during this service. There will be apresentation of video testimonials of residentsand staff expressing their thankfulness.

Rev. Ken Nesselroade, senior minister ofThe Village Church, will lead the hour-longservice. The Shell Point Singers and TheVillage Church Choir, under the direction ofRandy Woods, minister of worship and music,will combine their voices in a festive expres-sion of gratitude to God. Guest flute soloist,Janet van Graas, member of the Dayton, OhioSymphony and daughter of Emily Houston(Pavilion), will play several selections.

Spirited congregational singing will also be asignificant part of the service.

As 19th Century hymn writer HenryAlford once wrote, “Come, ye thankful peo-ple, come, raise the song of harvest home!”As together we recognize God’s provision andblessing; let us pause to corporately express toHim our gratitude and praise during theThanksgiving Eve service.

The Shell Point Community Gathers To Give Thanks

Every fall, The Village Church hostsa World Focus Weekend. This yearthe featured speaker will be Reverend

Philip Skellie, an Alliance worker who oversees the work ofCompassion and Mercy Associates (CAMA), a ministry arm of theChristian and Missionary Alliance. CAMA provides relief anddevelopment help around the world, seeking to meet the needs ofthe whole person – body and soul. CAMA began as an outreachto refugees fleeing the horrors of the Indochina conflict in 1972.Through camps in Thailand that served Vietnamese, Laotian,and Cambodian refugees, CAMA provided food, clothing, med-ical care, job training, and a verbal witness to the truth of God’slove. The lessons learned in Indochina were soon applied amongrefugees in Hong Kong, Lebanon, Jordan, and Guinea, as well asfamine victims in Burkina Faso and Mali. Development projectswere started to empower the poor to live in hope.

Today, the ministries of CAMA are widespread. CAMA worksin countries where traditional workers cannot serve. Rev. Skelliesays, “A key aspect of my work is encouraging people to serve incountries that require staff to be discreet due to political issues andto be physically tough due to living conditions.” In these coun-tries, compassionate servants provide medical relief, refugee relief,disaster relief, famine relief, education, clean water wells, andmicro-enterprise assistance and training.

Shop an International MarketAnother highlight of this year’s conference will be an

International Market. The market will feature CAMA craft proj-ects that allow women to use their traditional culturalskills to provide and care for their families. Silver jewelryfrom Turkey, hand-crocheted lace products from Kosovo,beautifully stitched and appliquéd products from Laos,handmade and naturally dyed silk from Laos, and hand-crafted dolls from Africa will all be available for purchase.The proceeds from these sales all return to CAMAServices to support the crafters, related expenses, and the

continued outreach to those in need. Plan to come, participate, anddo some Christmas shopping while learning about the ministry ofCAMA around the world!

World Focus Weekend & International Market

Friday, November 53:00-4:30 p.m. International Market is Open6:00-7:10 p.m. International Market is Open7:15-8:15 p.m. Using illustration, Rev. Skellie will give an

overview of the ministry of CAMA 8:15-9:00 p.m. International Market is Open

Saturday, November 69:45-10:15 a.m. Light brunch and fellowship10:15-11:15 a.m. Rev. Skellie: “How to Help without Hurting”

Sunday, November 710:15 a.m. Regular morning worship. Rev. Skellie will bring

a message on the Second Coming of Christ5:00-6:10 p.m. International Market is Open6:15-7:15 p.m. Tim Albright will share about the ministry of

CAMA in Africa. Rev. Skellie will share aboutthe silk project in Laos, showing how develop-ment and Biblical principles work together.

7:15-8:00 p.m. International Market is Open

Helping Hands to a Hurting WorldB Y G L E N D A S T E P H E N S O N , V I L L A G E C H U R C H A D M I N I S T R A T O R

All events take place in the

Church Auditorium

A new twist was introduced to the Academy On the Go pro-gram this fall and it was an amazing success. Two Academytrips were combined with an overnight stay at a hotel. It wasn’tquite a slumber party, but it was just as much fun!

The first day of the trip took the group of 34 to the always beautiful BokTower Gardens in Lake Wales, Florida. The group was well fed at the BokCafé then turned loose to roam freely through thegardens. No matter where they went they couldhear and enjoy the sounds from the world famouscarillon being played within the tower. ThePinewood Estates mansion was open for touringand we were amazed by the architecture and out-standing attention to detail. It was a perfect dayof Florida weather, so sitting by the pondswatching the swans glide by was just delightful.

Next it was off to the evening accommodations where the hotel had aspread of cookies and iced tea awaiting Shell Point’s arrival. The room keyswere lined up and residents did not even have to stop at the desk to check in.Not only was the staff organized, they were also very friendly and the resi-dents felt pampered.

After a brief chance to freshen up, it was off to the Columbia Restaurantwhere the group was treated to a feast of authentic Cuban cuisine. Morethan one resident exclaimed that the salad was the best they had ever hadin their life. Just as everyone agreed they could eat no more, the mile-highchocolate mousse cake appeared… and then disappeared! After dinner theflamenco dancers put on a lively show while wearing their festive cos-tumes and displaying their passion for dance.

In the morning, after enjoying a hearty American breakfast, thegroup boarded the bus to the sponge docks of Tarpon Springs. Uponarrival, the bus was met by the private tour guide donning sponge fish-erman clothing. We toured the small town with guided narration beforeenjoying a Greek lunch at a local family-owned restaurant. To top offthe Tarpon Springs experience, we were loaded onto the sponge boat

where we learned about the history of the sponge industry and sponge diving prac-tices over the years. The boat had a diver wearing one of the 170 pound diving suitswhich have been used for decades in Tarpon Springs. It seems the process was morelike sponge hunting than fishing, and the group tremendously enjoyed the divingexhibition and entire trip.

The most popular question at the end of the day was, “When is the next overnighttrip?” Never fear, one is in the works so be sure to check future “On The Go” offer-ings in the next Academy brochure.

Photos Top to Bottom: the Shell Point group assembles at the sponge docks; JeanneLekouses and Linda Graham with the diver; sponge diver going down; example ofsponge found in Tarpon Springs waters; a boat captain displays the variety ofsponges collected in Tarpon Springs.

Residents “On The Go” Head North to Tarpon Springs and Bok Tower Gardens for a

Historic Bok Sanctuary is the home of the 205 foot

Gothic and Art Deco carillon

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

The FamousSponge Docks inTarpon Springs

Floridian Adventure

Shell Point Life November 2010

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