Shell Point Life January 2012

January 2012Vol. 7 Issue 1

LEARN ABOUTSERVICES THATSUPPORT YOURGOOD HEALTH

WELLNESS EXPOLEARN ABOUTSERVICES THATSUPPORT YOURGOOD HEALTH

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2 Shell Point Life | January 2012

I’ve never been a big fan ofNew Year’s resolutions. Yes, Iunderstand that the New Year

signifies a new start, but does a

New Year always have to bring

about a new you? That’s a lot of

pressure! Yet, even with my

admittedly cynical attitude toward the tra-

dition of making New Year’s resolutions,

I’m still tempted to do something. I guess

all the hype has made me feel obligated to

participate.

Here’s the catch – I’m not going to

make a resolution to bring about a new me.

I will resolve to make a slight improvement

in my life that is attainable over a long-term

timeframe. No more empty promises to

achieve lofty goals within unrealistic dead-

lines! Instead, I’m sticking to the simple

side of self-improvement.

I’ll admit that my inspiration to keep it

simple came while we were compiling this

issue of Shell Point Life. First, we talked with

Fritz Knox (Lakewood) about his

remarkable weight loss success

story, which is directly related to

his firm grasp of reality. He knew

that he needed to create a plan

that was feasible for his lifestyle –

for the rest of his life. Not only

did he achieve his goals, he continues to

prove that he is a changed man! The story

of Fritz’s success begins on page 6.

With an overall focus on health this

month, this issue also includes stories about

assisted living at Shell Point, rehabilitation,

and more. Additionally, the Resident Life

department has planned its second annual

Health and Wellness Expo to showcase

Shell Point’s healthcare services as well as

the local businesses and programs that are

available to help you promote your personal

wellness. More about the event can be

found on page 12.

Make the most of 2012 … but try to go

easy on yourself!

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AVP of Communications Lynn SchneiderEditor Rochelle CherniawskiArt Director Rich Cerrina

Senior Graphic Designer Wendy IversonGraphic Designer Kathy GroveAssistant Editor Sarah Nadal

ContributorsMary Franklin, Teri Kollath, Robyn Church,

Bev Chandley, Melody Desilets, Randy Woods,Tim Stephenson, McKenzie Millis, Inga Bredahl,Jessica Clark, Glenda Stephenson, Dawn Boren,

Bev Patten, Peggy Holton, Rose Donnelly, Ann Erickson, and Susan Uhleman

Do you have story ideas or photos to share?Contact Rochelle Cherniawski, editor, by calling 239-454-2055

or e-mail: [email protected].

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in a recent issue but you lost it? You can find the current issue as

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

ON THE COVER

A thin and trim Fritz Knox prepares a healthy meal to keep his diet on track.

INSPIRED NEW YEARBy Rochelle Cherniawski, Editor

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Dear Friend, I pray that

you may enjoygood health

and that all may go well

with you.

- 3 JOHN 1:2

Dear Friend, I pray that

you may enjoygood health

and that all may go well

with you.

- 3 JOHN 1:2

Irish Eyes are Smiling

Positive Outcomes Success Stories at Shell Point’s Rehab Center

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Shell Point’s modern, state-of-the-art Rehabilitation Centerhas been a welcome addition

to the community and is now cele-brating its one year anniversarysince its opening last January. Inthe past 12 months, the facility hasprovided services to more than atotal of 84.9 people per day for atotal of 49,730 inpatient and outpa-tient visits.

Whether welcoming individualsfrom outside of Shell Point or resi-dents from within the community, theRehabilitation Center has providedthe best quality of care available.Here are just a few examples of pos-itive outcomes achieved throughthe Rehab Center.

Eileen Roulston Jean Webber Dick Wright � � �

Eileen Roulston � Eileen Roulston knows firsthand howimportant rehabilitative therapy canbe — both from her professional experienceas a former nurse, and later as a patient recov-ering from surgery. Eileen became a nurse andworked at the Royal Victoria Hospital inBelfast, Ireland for four years. Nursing is aphysically demanding profession, and Eileenadmits that many of her recent back and jointproblems probably began from the years onher feet and lifting patients. “As a nurse, youjust did what needed to be done,” said Eileen.“You just lifted patients without thinking andthis caused me a lot of problems later on.”

“I have had back problems for years,”

said Eileen, “but I put off getting themtreated. It wasn’t until after I gave in and hadnecessary hip and knee replacement surger-ies to replace degenerating joints that mydoctor convinced me to also see a neurosur-geon to look at my back.”

“I was just falling apart,” jokes Eileen.“I’ve used the Shell Point Rehab Center sooften, I feel like I own it!” After both Eileen’sknee and hip replacements, she stayed in theLarsen Pavilion for her recovery and receivedphysical and occupational therapy. The samewas true following her recent back surgery thispast summer. “I stayed in the hospital forthree days and then discharged into the

Pavilion after my back surgery. I entered thePavilion on a Saturday and had my first phys-ical therapy session that very same day,” shesaid. “They don’t wait around!”

Because of the complicated nature ofEileen’s surgery, she was in the LarsenPavilion for about six weeks. “The Pavilionwas wonderful and they took great care ofme,” said Eileen. “I had rehab twice a day,every day of the week except Sunday.” Eileenhad occupational therapy and physical ther-apy. “Occupational therapy more or less workedon the torso, arms, and hands to strengthen

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my upper body while physical therapymainly was working my back and my legs,”she said.

“Part of the therapy was playing Wiibowling, which strengthened my back andcore because you have to stand up and bendover repeatedly which improved my balanceand strengthened my legs. Plus, it was actuallya lot of fun.”

“The new facility is wonderful,” saidEileen, “and I can’t say enough positive thingsabout my therapists. I had John for occupa-tional therapy, Chris for pool therapy with theunderwater treadmill, and Shelley for my reg-ular physical therapy. All of the staff are reallygood and very dedicated. You can really tellthey care about their patients and are com-mitted to their recovery.”

“The therapists at Shell Point are excel-

lent,” said Eileen. “They work you hard, butthey know what they’re doing. They want tomake sure you get the best results possible.”

Following her discharge from the LarsenPavilion, Eileen went back to her residencein Parkwood, located in The Woodlands

neighborhood at Shell Point. Although shewas back home, Eileen continued to do out-patient therapy at the Shell Point RehabCenter three times a week. “I am seeinggood progress,” she said. “To me it is veryimportant, because I think if you don’t gothrough rehab, you slack off and when some-thing comes up you tell yourself you will doit later, but then you never do.”

Eileen is thankful for the tremendousprogress she has made in her rehabilitation.“I am so thankful to be here at Shell Point,”she said. “My husband, Lex, and I both justfeel so fortunate and blessed to live here. ShellPoint is such a wonderful community.” �

Jean Webber�Back in the Swing

Hip Replacement

Eagles Preserve resident Jean Webberrecently enjoyed legendary ShellPoint service while receiving physical ther-apy for a hip replacement. “In the twoweeks and two days that I stayed in thePavilion and worked with the rehab depart-ment, I had the best experience. They gaveme everything I needed and I did not haveone single problem. I would recommendShell Point rehab to anyone!”

About six months ago, Jean noticed someproblems with her hip. “I live on the thirdfloor of Eagles Preserve, and when I walkedthe steps for exercise, my leg kept giving out.I went to see Dr. Chapman right away.”

As an avid golfer and busy Shell Pointvolunteer, Jean wanted to protect her activelifestyle.

An MRI revealed that the cartilage inher hip had completely deteriorated. Dr.Chapman recommended her to a localphysician at Lee Memorial for a hip replace-ment. “I could have waited to have the pro-cedure,” shared Jean, “but Dr. Chapmansaid that having surgery sooner would meana speedy recovery. I decided to go for it.”

After her surgery, Jean chose to stay inthe Larsen Pavilion during her rehabilitation.“The nurses provided wonderful service andhelped me with everything I needed. WhenI pushed the help button, they were quick torespond - I appreciate the thorough handlingof each aspect of my care.”

Jean worked with the rehabilitationdepartment to strengthen her hip and recoverrange of motion. “Carol and Claire visited mein my room twice a day and brought me tothe rehab area for exercises.”

Jean made use of the cutting-edge tech-nology provided during Shell Point rehabincluding the stair stepping machine, upperarm machines, stationary bikes, and more.“We also took walks outside when theweather was nice, and they placed hot andcold packs on my hip as part of my therapyas well. They even had me on a machinethat let me work on my golf swing! I lovedthat,” laughed Jean.

Jean and her late husband, Robert,moved into Shell Point in 2006, beforeEagles Preserve was constructed. Today, Jeanlooks forward to practicing her golf game

again soon. “I have a check up in April,”Jean shared, “and hopefully I’ll be back onthe links after that. Until then, I’m enjoyingmy Eagles Preserve home.” �

Physical therapist assistant, Shelley Them, was one of the several physical therapists who worked with Eileen duringher recovery. Here, Eileen utilizes theBiodex Balance System which trains onpostural stability and weight shifting. Itcan even test for fall risk.

Jean Webber (Eagles Preserve) with physicaltherapist assistant Carol Levitre and physicaltherapist Claire Pagkalinawan. One piece ofrehab equipment she utilized was the trainingstairs, to practice ascending and descending toimprove balance and build strength.

Positive OutcomesContinued from previous page


Many people would feel set back bya complete hip replacement, butnothing slows Dick Wright (Eagles Preserve)down. “I have the Rehab Center to thankfor getting me back on my feet,” said Dick.

About a year ago, Dick noticed a painin his hip when he walked long distances orturned too quickly. “Last summer, I took acruise with my wife Maureen, and every-thing seemed fine at first. But one night afterdinner, my hip locked up and I couldn’t takea single step. This lasted about 10 minutes.”

Upon his return from sea, Dick visitedhis doctor, orthopedic surgeon FletcherReynolds, who recommended a completehip replacement. “After the operation, Dr.Reynolds came into my room and showedme the x-ray. I teased him about putting thehip in upside-down, because it hurt likecrazy! But he encouraged me to get up andwalk right away,” shared Dick.

Dick transferred to the Larsen Pavilionfor his recovery and therapy. “I spent two anda half weeks staying in the Pavilion, under-going rehabilitation,” said Dick. “It’s safe tosay I was favorably impressed! The nursesand aides created such a friendly environ-

ment. Even the cleaning lady greeted meeach morning with a big smile.”

However, Dick reserves his highestpraise for the Rehabilitation Center. “Ididn’t just ‘do’ therapy,” stressed Dick, “Ienjoyed therapy. I was especially taken bythe atmosphere set by the staff – the ther-apists smile as they pass each other in thehalls. The Rehab Center is bright, friendly,and clean – such a positive, encouragingplace to receive physical therapy. We allbecame great friends. The highlight of myday was the time spent in rehab.”

When he returned to home, a therapisteven accompanied him. “Johnny did a homevisit to make sure I didn’t have any trippinghazards.” Still, Dick admits to swinging bythe Rehab Center every now and again.“I’ve been back to see them two or threetimes, just because I missed them! I stop byto say hello whenever I am in the area.”

Dick continues to make progress withhome exercises and looks forward to his nextcheck-up. “No more jumping off barn roofsfor me,” joked Dick. “I still have a slightlimp, but it hasn’t stopped my wife and mefrom getting back to the activities we love.”

Both Dick and Maureen are heavilyinvolved with Big Arts on Sanibel, wherethey lived for 15 years after moving downfrom Pennsylvania. “Winter often snowed inour home in the mountains. After one par-ticularly frigid winter, we asked ourselves,‘what are we doing here?’ That spurred ourmove to Sanibel.”

When it came time to retire, Dicklooked no further than Shell Point. “I mademy career with Johnson & Johnson, both asthe national sales manager of the HospitalDivision and Consumer Division, and as V.P.of sales and marketing in Hospital Services.At one time I was responsible for J&J salesto nursing homes, which meant I knew whatto look for in a retirement community. AndShell Point was the right fit for us.” �

Dick Wright� Hip Replacement

Friends for Life

Occupational therapist Johnny Sabogalvisited Dick Wright at home to assesstripping hazards during Dick’s recovery.

Rehab with CareA Diverse Team Offers Variety ofInpatient/Outpatient Treatments

According to Roger Hirchak, vicepresident of medical services, theRehabilitation Center in the WatersideMedical Complex at Shell Point providesinpatient and outpatient rehabilitationservices through an interdisciplinary teamof professionals.

“An interdisciplinary approach tohealthcare involves a team approach,” said

Dr. Hirchak. “This team iscomprised of physicians;nurses; behavioral healthstaff; social workers; phys-ical, occupational, andspeech therapists; nutri-

tionists and CNAs, who are dedicated tohelping individuals achieve a higher levelof independence and freedom from pain.”

“Using state-of-the-art equipment andsophisticated treatments, rehabilitation atShell Point provides a comprehensiveapproach that includes the resident, the res-ident’s family, and the referring physician— all essential in achieving optimal bene-

fits from therapy,” he said.Services include inpatient and outpa-

tient; short/long-term rehab; physical ther-apy by licensed physical therapists andphysical therapy assistants; and specializedspeech therapy provided by languagepathologists. Licensed occupational therapyis provided by licensed occupational thera-pists and certified occupational therapyassistants.

Specialized therapy programs includeorthopedics, stroke care, memory care, dys-phasia, pain management, low vision, andaqua therapy with underwater treadmill.

The Rehabilitation Center is staffed by 25 full time therapists and technicians.


Health scare puts life inperspective and inspiresextreme makeover

Fritz Knox


“After the doctor spoke with me anddetermined that I seemed to be amotivated patient, my doctor agreed for alimited time to give me the opportunity toimprove my health condition to get my lev-els under control; however, if I was unableto do so on my own, I was going to need todo it with the use of prescription drugs.Upon leaving the office, my first thoughtwas to go on a diet. But, then I rememberedall of the failed diets that many friends andfamily members had tried throughout theyears. What I needed to do was to totallychange my lifestyle from an unhealthy oneto a healthy one. My goal was to begin liv-ing a healthy lifestyle that was reasonablyeasy to achieve and maintain without

becoming discouraged and throwing in thetowel in defeat.”

Fritz’s motto became “Eat sensibly andexercise moderately.” Here is his story.

Getting Serious About ExerciseI found that one need not be a

marathon runner to gain a benefit fromexercise. Doing a brisk walk around TheIsland a couple times a day, when possible,became beneficial both physically and men-tally, as I became increasingly encouragedwith my progress and began to feel betterabout myself. On The Island, even the man-atees and dolphins along the shore seemedto be cheering me on. Using the treadmillin one of the Shell Point fitness centers was

also an excellent alternative if the weatherwas not conducive to exercising outside.

I discovered that just becoming moreactive was the key. I began using the stairsinstead of the elevator, and walking short dis-tances where I would usually take the car orgolf cart. I was surprised how simple, small,lifestyle changes could have such a positiveand cumulative effect on my well-being.

And I also worked with our well-trainedand experienced Shell Point fitness coordi-nators who were available to fine tune anexercise program to meet my individualneeds. Their encouragement was certainlyinstrumental in the success I achieved.

MissionMan on a

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In December of 2010,Fritz Knox (Lakewood) had an eye-opening visit with his doctor. “He informed me thatall of my levels — cholesterol,blood sugar, blood pressure,triglycerides, etc. – were elevated and suggested I takeimmediate action,” said Fritz.

Fritz stays active by walkingthe scenic paths at Shell Point.Fritz stays active by walkingthe scenic paths at Shell Point.


Eating SensiblyJust the thought of eliminating certain

unhealthy foods, those comfort foods that Ihave enjoyed most of my life, caused mesome trauma. I decided that instead of elim-inating those foods, I would substitutehealthy food choices for the unhealthychoices that I had been making. Substitutingsounded much better to me than eliminat-ing. I started to enjoy brown and wild rice inplace of white rice; oatmeal with cinnamoninstead of sugary cereals; sweet potatoes inplace of white baked or mashed potatoes;and olive oil and vinegar salad dressinginstead of creamy salad dressings.

“I also replaced snacks like potato chips,crackers, and pretzels with a variety of nutsand seeds. Fat-free yogurt with fruit took theplace of ice cream and I swapped out whitebread for whole wheat and alsostarted using an avocado spreadinstead of margarine. When it cameto my sweet tooth, I discovered thata daily piece of dark chocolate notonly satisfied my craving for a sweettreat, but it was a healthy choice aswell, as dark chocolate is rich inflavonoids that help preserve healthyblood vessels.”

The opportunity to be creativeby substituting healthy food choicesfor those unhealthy ones was end-less. Portion control was also impor-tant, and simply reducing the size of mydinner plate benefited me in that regard. Inmaking healthy choices, I started emphasiz-ing whole grains, nuts and seeds, fruit, veg-etables, low fat dairy, lean meats, chickenand fish, and beans and the weight startedcoming off.

A Family AffairFritz and his wife Jean first met when

they were in their mid teens during the sum-mer at a local church in western Pennsylvania.Jean taught a first grade class in VacationBible School, and Fritz was serving as treas-

urer for the week. Jean did a project with herclass, making paperweights for the childrento give their parents at the end of the week.Jean was demonstrating how to make handimpressions in the wet plaster and neededsome extra pressure on the back of her handto make a deeper impression. When Fritz sawJean, he quickly and enthusiastically volun-teered. That encounter was 53 years ago, andeven now, after 48 years of marriage, theyaffectionately remember it as, “love at firsttouch.” They always are thankful that Godsaw fit to bring them together through thatBible school paperweight project.

“I was surprised how simple, seemingly small,lifestyle changes couldhave such a positive and cumulative effect on my well-being.”

— Fritz Knox

Top: Fritz’s wife Jean is a source of supportand encouragement. Above: Fritz takes timefor his favorite hobbies like playing drumswith Jazz ‘N Stuff. “Playing the drums reallygets my heart pumping,” says Fritz.

Man on a

MissionContinued from page 7


Fritz and Jean have two sons and threegrandsons, all of whom reside in upstateNew York. Both Fritz and Jean graduatedfrom Nyack College with Jean receiving aMaster’s Degree in Education from NewPaltz University. They both enjoyed 30 yearcareers in upstate New York, Jean as ateacher and Fritz as a mental health thera-pist. Upon retirement, they relocated toDeland, Florida for five years before comingto Shell Point nine years ago.

Retiring at Shell Point was always thedream of Jean and Fritz. “Through the years,

we would vacation often in the Fort Myersarea, visiting many friends and relatives whohad retired here at Shell Point,” said Jean.“As we walked around the Island, we wouldcomment to our children that maybe some-day Mommy and Daddy might be fortunateenough to enjoy retirement in a beautifulplace like Shell Point. That initial walkaround the Island was 44 years ago, and ourlongstanding dream has been realized. In

every aspect, Shell Point has turned out tobe everything we imagined it would be.”

Fritz and Jean appreciate the many vol-unteer opportunities here at Shell Point. “Weenjoy being active in the community and wealso feel it is important to give somethingback,” said Fritz. They enjoy serving as ShellPoint Ambassadors, computer proctors,Meals-on-Wheels servers, Stamp Project vol-unteers, and singing for Vespers. Jean alsosings in the Village Church Choir and servesas the Lakewood Social Committee chairper-son. Fritz is on the Shell Point Advisoryboard, and plays drums in the Jazz ‘N Stuffgroup. They also love visiting with their manyfriends in the Larsen Pavilion.

Jean has also begun reaping the benefitsof Fritz’s newfound quest for healthy living.“Fritz has recently taken to the kitchen toprepare healthy meals,” said Jean with asmile. “It’s great! Now all I do is sit at thetable with a fork and knife and ask, ‘What’sfor dinner tonight, Dear?’”

Maintaining a Healthy Lifestyle

According to Fritz, “I am cer-tainly no expert, but I do know whatworked for me, as I was able to shed50 pounds, take 11 inches off mywaist, and bring all my levels backinto the normal range. Upon my fol-low-up office visit with my doctor,he was astonished at what my ‘Eatsensibly and exercise moderately’program had helped me accom-plish.” He commented, “This drastic

improvement in your health is unprece-dented in all my years of practice.”

“Although there has been much success,I believe that keeping healthy is a lifelongjourney. The challenge now becomes tomaintain what has been accomplished, andthat is where the lifestyle change of eatingsensibly and exercising moderately comesinto play. My journey has just begun – a jour-ney that I think is well worth the taking!”

Left: Fritz and Jean like to work out togetherat the Shell Point fitness center, especiallythe treadmills. Inset: At home Fritz takescare of meal preparation. He likes to cookwith include whole grains, beans, wild rice,vegetables, low-fat dairy, and lean meats.One of his favorite meals is baked chickenwith wild rice and sweet potatoes.

“Fritz has recentlytaken to the kitchento prepare healthymeals,” said Jeanwith a smile. “It’sgreat!” — Jean Knox


Coffee with a NeighborOn Monday, January 30, The Flight of

the Spirit of Shell Point with Dr. PhilGannon (Rosemont) will present why youshould build and fly a two place experimentalaircraft when you are over 80 years of age.

For the Love of LearningThe Anatomy of Words will begin

another semester of word etymology onMonday, January 9. Our guides to the joysand challenges of our native tongue will beJackie Ferguson (Rosemont) Dr. HaroldGreenlee (Coquina) Frank Sevier (HarborCourt) Floyd Jamison (Parkwood).

Herb Sklar (Eagles Preserve) will returnfor another semester of drawing classes withDrawing on the Right Side of the Brain,and Drawing with Colored Pencils begin-ning Wednesday, January 11. He will bringback a popular (and revised) class, SelfPortrait Collage Painting, on Wednesdaysfollowing the drawing classes.

Intermediate Bridge - Session 1 willbegin on Wednesday, January 11 withinstructor Susan Willoughby sharing the cur-rent and modern method, two over one.Bridge is an excellent way to work towardsbrain fitness.

Another excellent way to engage in brainfitness while having fun with your neighborsis by learning Mah-Jongg. Mary JaneAtkinson (Parkwood) Karen Liberles (EaglesPreserve) Mac Nickels (Eagles Preserve) willbring us Mah-Jongg Basics, and Beyond onThursday, beginning January 12.

Another wonderful way to stretch yourcreativity with words is the weekly Poetryclass that will led by Dr. Helen Johnson(Junonia) on Thursdays.

On Monday, January 16 Don Steenhoek,Shell Point’s Employee Chaplain and sciencebuff, will bring us Beautiful Science IV, theDNA of Living Things, the fourth presen-tation in the amazing Beautiful Science serieshe has created for us. Professor Adrian Kerr

will return with two more series for us thissemester. The first one, a four-session look atThe History of the Middle East, will beginon Tuesday, January 17 and will take usthrough a look at the 2011 Arab spring.

Creating Memoirs, offered on Thursdays,will be an excellent opportunity to considertelling your story to family and friends, withfacilitator Phyllis Bailey-Starmer.

Our January opportunity to take theAARP Driver Safety Class, will be held onFriday, January 20, with Dr. Bill Lanpher(Oakmont) leading us.

How Does Missions InfluenceCulture: The Unique Perspective of anAfrican offered on Thursday, January 26 willbe a rare opportunity for a very special lookat the work of Moise Guindo, the director ofSpiritual Ministries at the Koutiala Hospitalfor Women and Children in Mali. Dr. DanNesselroade, who works side by side with himat the hospital, ministering to the medicaland spiritual needs of the people in theircommunity, will also present material.

Friday, January 27 will kick off the first art

history Lunch and Learn of the semester. Arthistory lecturer, Joanna Coke, of Sarasota willlead us in an illustrated lecture that will answerthe question Why Was Modern ArtSignificant? After a boxed lunch with theinstructor, she follows up with How Do YouUnderstand Contemporary Art?

Turn Over a New LeafNew Course Offerings Make It Easy To Keep Your Brain Fit

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

Moise Guindo, the director of Spiritual Min-istries at the Koutiala Hospital for Women andChildren in Mali, presents How Does MissionsInfluence Culture: The Unique Perspective ofan African on Thursday, January 26. Here he ispictured with Dr. Dan Nesselroade, who heworks closely with at the hospital.

On Thursday, January 26 Academy on the Go will journey to Naplesto visit The Holocaust Museum and Education Center. On display infront of the museum is a 20,000 pound authentic World War II - erarailway boxcar. This rare artifact which has been carefully restored,is an invaluable mobile educational tool to support the Museum’smission of promoting respect and understanding by teaching thehistory and lessons of the Holocaust. Also on display at the Holocaust Museum is the latest projectby Myra Roberts – 30 portraits of Anne Frank with excerpts from her diary, in Faces of AnneFrank, Past and Present.


Legacy SeminarsOn January 25, Timothy Stephenson,

executive director of the Legacy Foundation,will share with us how we can successfullynavigate the current challenging times inConfidence or Worry? There is a Choice.

Academy on the GoThe Academy on the Go educational

field trips this month will focus on art. OnWednesday, January 11 we will travel to theNaples Museum of Art for Degas: PrivateCollection – a rare opportunity to view theunusual portraits and landscapes of thishumanist impressionist.

On Thursday, January 26 we will jour-ney to The Holocaust Museum andEducation Center. On exhibit are over1,000 artifacts from World War II and theHolocaust, displayed chronologically fromthe rise of Nazism to Allied Liberation andthe Nuremburg Trials. We will also havethe opportunity to view the latest projectof Myra Roberts who painted 30 portraitsof Anne Frank with excerpts from her diary,in Faces of Anne Frank, Past and Present.You may remember Roberts from our 2011spring semester when she shared her por-traits in the book Retro Images from theFlorida Coast. This collection is a collabo-ration with Ella Nayor, journalist, whowrote a companion book for Myra’s paint-ings. Myra Roberts will share several of herpaintings, along with the story, in a presen-

tation Project Tolerance – Faces of AnneFrank on February 3.

Technology Today and TomorrowJanuary T3 classes will offer us a well-

rounded look at the technology that willenhance our quality of life by focusing onspecific areas of interest.

A roundtable on Smartphones will beoffered on Monday, January 9 by Bruce Findley(Sundial). Bruce will follow this up with aworkshop on Jitterbug Cell Phones on twoMondays, January 9 and 16. Penny Modrich(Nautilus) will join Bruce for a workshop onUsing Skype on Smartphones and Tablets onMonday, January 16. Bruce will also offer aworkshop on Basic Instructions for CellPhones on Mondays, January 23 and 30.

Bruce Findley will also take us beyondthe standard television this semester begin-ning with a roundtable on HDTV onWednesday, January 11. He will follow withinformation on Purchasing Your FirstHDTV on Wednesday, January 18. Finally,he will focus on HDTV Contentwith a pres-entation on Wednesday, January 25.

Find out about Digital Music and Morein a roundtable that will be offered onWednesday, January 18 by Bruce Findley.

Ted Boynton (Macoma) will discussHow to Use Your First Digital Camera ontwo Tuesdays, January 17 and 24. BruceFindley will teach Digital Picture Frame andMedia Conversion, a new class held on

Thursdays, January 19 and 26.Bruce will also host two upcoming

roundtables that include Tablets, to beheld Friday, January 13 and What’s in theAir? on Friday, January 20. PennyModrich (Nautilus) will teach a workshopcalled Apple iPad Tablet on two Fridays,January 27 and February 3.

Computer CollegeComputer College Prep School -

Basics will be offered by Alice and GerryDeBaun (Eagles Preserve) on Mondays,beginning January 9.

Jim Plummer (Parkwood) will offerDeveloping Skills on Windows 7 begin-ning on Mondays, January 9.

After Prep School Basics begins onTuesday, January 10 taught by JohnEberhard (Eagles Preserve).

Writing your Memoirs on aComputer will be taught on Tuesdays,

beginning January 10 by the team of LucillePeterson and Marty Gibson, both ofLakewood.

Frank Di Vesta (Lakewood) will teach ushow to use PowerPoint for Presentations andAlbums on Tuesdays, January 10 through 24.

Introduction to Picasa begins onWednesday, January 11 with Larry Brock(Eagles Preserve).

Keyboard Typing 101will be taught onThursdays, beginning January 12 by MegsSinger (Tellidora).

How to Organize Files for Easy Retrievalwill be explained on Thursdays, beginningJanuary 12, by Dean Traxler (Rosemont).

Joe Cramer (Lakewood) presents SkypeBasics beginning Fridays, January 13.

Harold Seer (Parkwood) explains AdobePhotoshop Elements on Fridays, startingJanuary 13.

Finally, Gmail will commence onThursdays, starting January 26 with MegsSinger (Tellidora).

The Academy brochure is available

at either service desk or online at

www.shellpoint.net. For up-to-date

information on all Academy presen-

tations, including cost and possible

venue changes, please refer to the

Weekly Reminder and SPTV.

Two art history classes, Why Was Modern Art Significant? and How Do You Understand Contempo-rary Art? will be presented by Joanna Coke on January 27. Left: Viewers admire the contempo-rary Jonas Burgert painting Second Day Nothing at the Denver Museum of Contemporary Art.Contemporary art can be defined variously as art produced at this present point in time or art pro-duced since World War II. Right: An example of modern art is The Scream, by Ed Munch. Modernart includes artistic works produced during the period extending roughly from the 1860s to the1970s, and denotes the style and philosophy of the art produced during that era.


Don’t Miss the 2012 Shell Point Health and Wellness ExpoThe Shell Point Health and WellnessExpo will be held Friday, January6 in the Village Church from 10:30 a.m.to 1:30 p.m. This event will showcase 50booths including all of Shell Point’shealth services and programs, as well aslocal businesses that promote your indi-vidual wellness.

Last year the event drew several hun-dred residents and Dawn Boren directorof resident life stated, “We were soinspired by the one-on-one interactionexperience last year that we are excited tooffer the program again. It is a great way tostart the New Year off on the right foot!”

Representatives from the Medical Centerand Behavioral Health to will be on hand toanswer medical questions, and talk aboutphysician services. This is a great opportunityto meet specialty doctors and their staff. TheShell Point Pharmacy will review the newinsurance plans, answer medication questionsand provide information on the many sundriesand medical supplies available to you. Learnabout the many rehabilitation services avail-

able here, along with other support servicesincluding Shell Point’s Home Health Agency,Resident Support Groups & Services, AssistedLiving, Skilled Nursing, and Hospice.

The Hospitality team will roll out“Eating Healthy + Being Fit = Aging Well”and updated news from “MY Plate” from theUSDA food guide. Be sure to stop by andlearn about the Legacy Foundation and itsfinancial support services and programs.Other Expo booths will include FacilityOperations’ new security program Securitas,fire safety, housekeeping, transportation

services, and Shell Point’s avenues of com-munication to keep residents informed.

The Health and Wellness Expo will alsoprovide opportunities for various healthylifestyle choices available at Shell Point.Staff from the Resident Life team andVillage Church will share exciting newsabout physical fitness classes, personal train-ing, travel and education, monthly socialactivities, volunteerism, cultural events,spiritual care and Salon & Spa services.

The expo has opened its doors to localwellness businesses. Michelle Smith, fitnesssupervisor, announces, “We have extendedinvitations to Snyderman’s Shoes, TheBloodmobile, and Ada’s Health Food Store,just to name a few.” These local businesseswill certainly bring another level of informa-tion to this year’s program.

This 2012 Health and Wellness Expowill also feature give-aways, door prizes, andhealthy refreshments. Shell Point offerswonderful programs and services to developa healthy and positive lifestyle. Be sure tojoin us Friday, January 6!

The Shell PointHealth & Wellness Expo

Friday, January 6 • 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.

Shell Point Specialty Doctors

Snyderman’s Shoes

The Bloodmobile

Ada’s Health Food Store

Various Give-aways

Healthy Snacks

Door Prizes

Fitness Classes

Personal Training

Travel & Education

Social Opportunities

Volunteerism

Special Interest Programs

Spiritual Services

Housekeeping & Security

Healthy Eating

Nutrition Education

Home Health

Assisted Living / Skilled Nursing

Medical Center

Pharmacy

Learn about Services, Programs, and Products that Support Your Health

50 booths!

More than 50 booths at the Expo will featureservices that support your good health.


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We’ve spent the past six months renovating the guestrooms at the Guest House on The Island and are excitedto show you the fancy new digs!

So, what’s new? Plantation shutters on all windows, new rail-ings, new doors, new locks, full bathroom renovations, framed-in mirrors, new lighting, new carpeting, and all new furniture.The Guest House now offers broader accommodations such asrooms with queen-size beds or a king-size room with sleeper sofa.There are also new sheets and bedding, and irons and ironingboards have been added. The Guest House still features free WiFiin every room and linen service.

Stop by the Guest House on your way to The Village Churchfor the Health & Wellness Expo. See the “new” rooms where ourstaff will be proud to highlight the new features. Also, enter ourdrawing for a chance to win one free night at the Guest House foryou or your guest! Call 454-2123 if you have any questions. Seeyou there!

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Shell Point is pleased to announcethat the transition of the managementof security was successfully transferred toSecuritas on December 9. The full-time, on-site Securitas security manager BenDelBrocco began his Shell Point orientationon December 2, under the guidance of PaulYacovitch, director of Facility Operations.

“We are pleased to announce that 17Shell Point security officers transferred toSecuritas,” said Yacovitch. “All Securitasstaff are licensed security officers and severalof our existing staff had to undergo securitycertification for the class “D” securitylicense required; however, Shell Point paidthe cost of the training and the licensing feefor our staff.”

About SecuritasSecuritas has a local office in Fort Myers

with a District manager assigned to ShellPoint. Securitas is the most locally-focusedsecurity company in the United States, withover 450 local branch managers and morethan 90,000 security officers who provideunmatched security solutions to meet thespecific needs of thousands of businesses.Securitas USA’s services include guardingservices, patrols and inspections, access con-trol, alarm response, and specialized clientrequested services.

In 1999, when Securitas AB entered the

U.S. market by acquiring Pinkerton, thecompany became the largest security firm inthe world. At the time, Securitas AB wasalready the leading protective services com-pany in Europe, but few here in Americawere aware of the firm’s stature in the indus-try or the respect associated with its name.

A Colorful HistoryLike Securitas AB, Pinkerton had a

rich history dating back to 1850 inChicago, when Allan Pinkerton, the “orig-inal private eye,” founded Pinkerton’sNational Detective Agency. Pinkerton wasemployed to protect railroad property andfirst gained fame for exposing the activitiesof a band of counterfeiters.

In 1861, he achieved national recogni-

tion when he uncovered and foiled a plot toassassinate Abraham Lincoln. Soon afterthe outbreak of the Civil War, Pinkertonhelped organize a federal secret service, ofwhich he became chief. His pursuits ofnotorious outlaws such as Jesse James, theReno brothers, and the Wild Bunch (agroup of bandits led by ButchCassidy and the Sundance Kid)brought extraordinary visibilityto his agency.

In 2000, Securitas ABacquired another legendary,American private security firm,Burns International. Foundedin 1909, the William J. BurnsDetective Agency was alsoheadquartered in Chicago.Burns was a man of integritywho had served as a nationalcrime watchdog. During hiscareer, he was known as “thegreatest detective the U.S. hadever produced.” In 1921, he was

appointed director of the newly formedBureau of Investigation that later becamethe FBI. Burns’ drive, determination andcommitment to service helped his companygrow from a small detective agency to thesecond largest security provider in the U.S.

That same year, Securitas AB made anumber of other U.S. acquisitions. FirstSecurity, American Protective Services,Doyle Protective Service, Smith Security,and APG Security were all purchased, givingthe company a strong American foundation.The acquisitions also positioned SecuritasAB as the market leader in the United States.

In July 2003, all of the U.S. guardingoperations of Securitas AB united under thesingle name of Securitas Security ServicesUSA, Inc.

“Shell Point is pleased to partner withsuch a prestigious and professional securityfirm,” said Yacovitch. “We are looking for-ward to providing improved service at ourfront gates, as well as improved securitymeasures behind the scenes to provide themost protection possible for our residents.”


Enhanced SecurityShell Point Announces New Partnership with Securitas

Director of Facility Operations, Paul Yacovitch,with Ben DelBrocco, Securitas security manager.

L-R: Vinny Duwe, Ben DelBrocco, Phil Terrigno, andLarry Aurs suit up for another day on the job.

Securitas is the most locally-focused security company

in the United States — with over 450 local branch

managers and more than 90,000 security officers.

All Securitas staff are licensed security officers.

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Don Miltner Shares His Tennis PlayingDays – Just Don’t CallHim a Professional!

A few months ago, Shell Point Lifecovered a story about a group ofresidents who traveled to New Zealand andAustralia. In the article, we mistakenlyreported that Parkwood resident Don Miltnerwas a “professional tennis player.”

This is one of those “good news, badnews” situations. The bad news — althoughDon was a successful amateur tennis player,he was not a professional. The good news —well, a lot of people must be reading Shell PointLife because Don has been bombarded bycomments from residents who want to hearmore about his “professional” tenniscareer!

Being a good sport, Don has fieldedthe inquiries with gracious aplomb, butwe decided to set the record straight and

tell the true story about Don’s tennis playingdays. So, I set out to interview him and guesswhat! We found out that not only was he anexcellent tennis player, he was ALMOST aprofessional baseball player! Now, we knewwe had a story!

So, here is the full scoop on Don Miltner:family man, businessman, management con-sultant, athlete, and Shell Point resident.

Don was born and raised in and aroundNew York City and suburban North Jersey.His family lived in North Jersey during hisearly days and Don attended The EnglewoodSchool – from which every member of hisclass was accepted to at least one Ivy League

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Above: The green and yellow patch signifiesthat Don was a member of the Junior Davis CupSquad at Forest Hills for three years in a row.

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school. He was the recipient of the headmas-ter award for scholarship, sportsmanship, andathletics and was elected president of hisclass, which still means much to him to thisday. “My mom and dad sacrificed to send meto this excellent school and it pleased meenormously that they were proud of myaccomplishments.”

Don and hisfriends hit the ballaround on a tenniscourt as kids, but injunior high school,he started taking thesport more seriously.Don was selected tobe a member of theprestigious JuniorDavis Cup Squad at

Forest Hills for three years and continued toplay tennis throughout most of his adult life.Athleticism ran in Don’s family. “My fatherwas a fine athlete and our cousin, CharlieGehringer is in the National Baseball Hallof Fame.”

Actually, Don’s highest sports accom-plishments were in baseball. While in highschool, Don was recruited by the New YorkGiants baseball organization. This led to asummer of brief exposure to the minorleagues that included second rate motels,long bus rides, and a future with little income.“I was a solid catcher and I could hit, but Iwas no Yogi Berra and I knew it. I knew Icould spend years in the minor leagues with-out ever getting called up and that didn’tappeal to me.”

Although Don had scholarship offers toattend other colleges, he had his heart set on

attending Duke University in NorthCarolina where he started in the pre-

med program, but later switched to business.Although he was serious about his studies, hemanaged to make time for tennis in collegewhere he was a member of the tennis teamfor three years.

“I was a tennis hotshot at 17 and noth-ing by 19,” he laughed, “That’s the way ithappens in sports. I wasn’t good enough toachieve my goal of making a Davis Cupteam,” added Don. “I figured I had to supportmyself and needed to make a living. I refo-cused and moved on.”

Following graduation Don worked fora dozen or so years as a university admin-istrator. Assignments included a branch ofCornell University in Wall Street, PrattInstitute, Fordham and Columbia universi-ties, all in New York City, as a departmentdirector and/or vice president.

During this period, Don followed up ona friend he had known in school and dis-covered he had a sister, Susan. Don andSusan were engaged two months later inNovember 1964 and married the followingJuly. Don was 27. They moved toPhiladelphia where Don assumed the posi-tion of assistant to the president at BeaverCollege while completing graduate studiesin the evening at The Wharton School.Upon graduation, he was recruited byColumbia University and they returned to


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Right: Painting of Forest Hills during theUnited States Open National Championship.

Below: News clippingsfrom the BergenEvening Record Newsreported on Don’s tennistriumphs.

Englewood Schooltrophy for OutstandingStudent Athletics andScholarship.


The Shell Point Model YachtClub has been sailing theirremote-controlled vessels in thelakes around Shell Point for thepast four years. In 2009, the groupbegan the tradition of awardingone of its members the highly-coveted Sailor of the Year Award.With 20 members, the pursuit ofthe esteemed title is a tight race.

As the members gathered fortheir November meeting, com-modore Rick Rochat shared thecriteria used to select the sailor ofthe year. “This individual demon-strates dedication to the club andits activities, good sportsmanshipwhile racing, score improvement,maintenance of sailing skills, and contribu-tion to the overall enjoyment of all members.”

It was clear that the sailors saw allthose qualities in one another. Yet, theywere all pleased to hear that the official

2011 Sailor of the Year Award went toStan Clay (Turban).

Stan took the news humbly. “I havebeen in the Model Yacht Club from thebeginning,” Stan shared. “But I don’t feel

any different for winning. Next year itwill be someone else.”

In addition to revealing the Sailor ofthe Year, Rick also took the opportunityto give special recognition to anotherrespected sailor. “We have a special awardtoday for Gerry DeBaun (EaglesPreserve). We created the Race Officialof the Year Award to show our apprecia-

tion for the excellentjob that Gerry does ofkeeping score andselecting race courses.We really recognize thevalue of all that he doesfor the group.”

The Shell PointModel Yacht Club

meets every Wednesday and Saturday. Theyare always accepting new members. Formore information about the group, checkthe Weekly Reminder or contact Rick Rochatat 481-4729.

Model Yacht Club Recognizes Sailor of the Year

Above: Rick Rochat presents Stan Clay with theShell Point Model Yacht Club’s third annual Sailorof the Year Award. Inset: Gerry Debaun received asurprise award during the November meeting –Race Official of the Year.

New York. “Despite the two and a half yearsof hard work and long hours, Beaver andPhiladelphia conjure up fond memories.Our daughter Laura was born there and myposition afforded membership at thePhiladelphia Cricket Club which had grasstennis courts and a golf course that hadhosted the U.S. Open. I was in heaven!”

The athletic gene appeared again in twoof Don and Susan’s three children. In addi-tion to Don’s family background, Susan’s dadhad been an All-American in football andgolf, having played with Snead and Boros,whom he had beaten in a match at Wingfootin the 1930s. Their son Andrew was a mem-ber of the United States Modern PentathalonTeam and had been a serious medal con-tender for the 1992 Olympics, but was side-lined by a knee injury. He competed all overthe world – Mexico, France, Russia, andGermany, among others, representing ourcountry. He also won a national champi-onship and a gold medal at a U.S. OlympicFestival in 1988.

As an adult, Don continued to enjoyplaying tennis and was a member of threewell known tennis clubs: the Oratani Field

Club and the TenaflyTennis Club in New Jersey,and the PhiladelphiaCricket Club. “We enjoyedtennis year round. The guysI played with in the clubplayed tennis three nights aweek in the winter andmany days in the summer,” said Don.

Over the years, Don got a chance to rubelbows and swing rackets with a few tennisgreats. For instance, Billie Jean King wascoached by the pro at the Oratani Field Clubwhere she played several warm-up practicematches with Don. Ron Holmburg, semi-finalist at the U.S. Nationals, was his doublespartner for awhile. And he also met andplayed a young Arthur Ashe. “Arthur was justthe sweetest guy this side of Heaven,” saidDon. “He was a young man, very dignified,and very soft spoken. Later he went on to winWimbledon and Forest Hills. It was just atragedy when he died,” he said.

Don went into his own business as amanagement consultant in 1980. He servedboth the private and public sectors, but hefelt a calling to serve Christian ministries

which he did for more than 20 years.Other clients included foundations,institutions, national and interna-tional organizations, philanthropists,

corporate executives, boards and projectsand programs at the White House involvingfive U.S. presidents.

Don continued to play tennis for yearsuntil he experienced a leg injury in his late50s.

“I blew a tendon in my calf and it scaredme,” he said. So Don switched gears andbegan walking almost every day and playinga lot of golf.

Don and Susan moved into their newhome in Parkwood in 2005 and are blessedto have their daughters, Laura and Heather,and a granddaughter, Gabriella, livingnearby. Don stays in great shape by walkinghis granddaughter’s dog every day and play-ing golf on Shell Point’s championship golfcourse. “I’m an outdoors guy and I still havea need to be very active.”

Don Miltner may have made a namefor himself in sports, but he alsoestablished a successful practice asa management consultant.


A story of the resilience ofthe human spirit…Joel SonnenbergMonday, January 16 • 7:00 p.m.

Joel is a young man who was trans-formed from a lifeless lump of coal into adiamond of rare beauty. Only through faithand persistence was Joel able to beat insur-mountable odds in order to live a life ofblessing and honor.

Burned beyond recognition at age oftwo when a tractor trailer smashed into hisfamily car, Joel sustained an 85 percent burninjury. He has learned to accept his circum-stances and excel beyond all expectation.His story proves that the extraordinary iswithin everyone’s grasp if one walks forwardwith true faith and courage.

Speaker Series tickets are available at eitherService Desk$60 Series/$25 Single

Surviving the World TradeCenter CollapseRichard PicciottoFriday, February 3 • 7:00 p.m.

Firefighter and inspirational speakerRichard Picciotto worked as a New YorkFire Department battalion commander inManhattan during September 11, 2001.Following the terrorist attack, Picciottorushed inside the World Trade Center torescue those inside, but soon found himselftrapped in the smoldering rubble of theNorth Tower after its collapse.

Chief Richard Picciotto’s gripping firstperson account provides a firefighter’s viewof the 9/11 World Trade Center catastropheand emergency response. Picciotto playeda vital role in that massive operation, testi-fied in front of 9/11 Commission, andappeared on many major networks, includ-ing CNN, the History Channel andNational Geographic. His book Last ManDown chronicles his harrowing experienceon 9/11 and has become a New York Timesbest-seller.

The Miracle on the HudsonDave SandersonTuesday, March 6 • 7:00 p.m.

In January 2009, businessman DaveSanderson survived a plane crash while fly-ing home from a routine business trip in“The Miracle on the Hudson.” After a birdstruck Flight 1549, there was no chance forthe crew but to ditch the plane in theHudson River. Sitting on the plane, in whatmany would consider to be the wrong placeat the wrong time, Sanderson knew he wasexactly where he was supposed to be.Thinking only of helping others in the cri-sis, Dave Sanderson became the last personoff the plane that day, and was responsiblefor ensuring many others got off safely.

Though facing fear and exposed tofrigid water and freezing temperatures, heremembered the words of his mother. “Ifyou can’t, you must,” and summoned theinner strength to persevere.

Have dinner at the Crystal Room or thePalm Grill before the speaker and make anevening of it.

brings top notch speakers sure toengage the mind on a wide varietyof topics. This year’s In The Faceof Courage events take place in the

Church Auditorium.

Concert & Speaker SeriesConcert & Speaker Series

Tuesday, February 21, 2012 • 7:30 p.m. • Church AuditoriumBack to Shell Point by popular demand is the Barbary Coast Dixieland Band, whose membershave been performing together for 40 years. The band was elected into the Minnesota Music Hallof Fame and rated among the finest Dixieland bands in the country. The group is comprised of sixtalented musicians who play 18 instruments! These versatile musicians, who occasionally swap in-struments on stage without missing a note, will have your feet tappin’ to every note.

SPECIAL BONUS EVENT: Barbary Coast Dixieland Band

The Shell Point Speaker Series


Start Your New Year With TwoImpeccable Concert Performances

Recognized as the premier men’svocal ensemble in the United Statesby Fanfare, musical guest Cantus enjoysa rigorous schedule of national tours,concerts, educational outreach pro-grams and recordings. The ensemble isknown for adventurous programmingspanning many periods and genres,including chant, Renaissance music, con-temporary works, art song, folk, spiritual,world music, and pop.

Cantus has toured throughout WestAfrica, Europe and Canada. In the U.S.,

Cantus has received accolades at many nation-ally recognized festivals and venues, includingthe Library of Congress, Kennedy Center, TheChautauqua Institution, Merkin Hall, SanFrancisco performances and Oregon BachFestival. They have a long-standing performingrelationship with the Minnesota Orchestra, theBoston Pops and St. Paul Chamber Orchestra.Their numerous recordings have garnered criti-

cal acclaim from Classico Today and NationalPublic Radio.

The ensemble’s recording Cantus was namedone of NPR’s ten best albums for the year 2007.

The Washington Post hails the ensemble’ssound as having both “exalting finesse” and“expressive power,” and describes their music as“spontaneous grace.”

As a non-profit organization, Cantus is anactive proponent of musical education, andactively encourages people of all ages to sing. Theensemble annually works with over 10,000 youngpeople throughout the country in educationalactivities and classes.

Join Cantus as they present their program Onthe Shoulders of Giants. The first half of the pro-gram will highlight masterpieces for men’s voicesby renowned composers including Liszt, Mozart,Schubert, Schumann and more. The second halfwill focus on a different type of “giant” –Frankenstein, Johnny Appleseed, Paul Bunyan,and Goliath. Single tickets: $35

Concerts and Conversation Series

Evan Drachman and Richard DowlingThursday, January 12 • 7:00 p.m. at The Grand Cypress Room (Limited seating)

Fine and PerformingArts Concert Series

CantusTuesday, January 317:30 p.m.Church Auditorium

Cellist Evan Drachman is known for his artistictalent and great personal warmth. He is notonly sought after both for his solo and chambermusic performances, but acclaimed as one of themost respected authorities on the presentation oflive classical music. He is the founder and artisticdirector of the Piatigorsky Foundation, an organi-zation that brings music to communities whowould otherwise not have the opportunity to hearclassical melodies.

Drachman is a graduate of the Curtis Institute ofMusic and has since appeared as soloist with orches-tras in recitals and chamber music performancesacross the United States, Great Britain, Sweden,Italy, and Canada.

Pianist Richard Dowling will bring his elegantand exciting style of playing which has earned him

frequent return engagements. Dowling studied inFrance at the Conservatoire de Musique in Nicewith the respected French pianist Jeanne-MarieDorre. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree inpiano performance from the University of Texas.

An artist of rising international stature,Dowling has presented solo recitals throughoutEurope and beyond. In the U.S., Dowling hasreceived nationwide attention for recitals aired onboth the PBS television program Debut as well ason the NPR’s Performance Today. He has wonprestigious competitions including the MusicTeachers’ National Collegiate Artist Competition,and the Louise D. McMahon International MusicCompetition.

Seating is limited, so get your tickets today ateither Service Desk. Single tickets: $25

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

Shell Point Garden SocietyWednesday, January 411:00 a.m.Oak Room/WDLDee Serage, environmen-talist from the Sanibel-Captiva ConservationFoundation will discussplanning and planting forbutterflies.

Mac Users ClubThursday, January 51:15 p.m.Manatee Room/ISThe Apple iPad offers over 140,000 appsand a large number of them are free. PaulWilliamson (Eagles Preserve) will demon-strate how heuses the iPadto trade, trackand research investments. Come and joinwith us for an interesting afternoon.

Piano Rhapsody with Dr. William WrightThursday, January 52:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLEnjoy an afternoon ofrich composition andbeautiful sounds as Dr.William Wright per-forms melodies frommasters like Debussy,Chopin, Chaloff andmore. As chorus mas-ter for the Lancaster Symphony Orchestra,as well as a music teacher for the Franklinand Marshall College and HarvardUniversity, Dr. Wright is world renowned forhis aptitude in classical music performances.

Shell Point Market PlaceFriday, January 6, 13, 20, 278:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.RAC/ISRing in the New Year by pur-chasing some fresh produce,artisan bread, baked goods orbeautiful flowers at the ShellPoint Market Place. Whetheryou try to keep your New Year’sdiet resolutions intact or not,there are certainly options for any decision!

The Health and Wellness ExpoFriday, January 610:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.Church Auditorium/IS2012 is well on its way so markyour calendar to attend theannual Health and WellnessExpo. Visit the experts in 50 dif-ferent aspects of Shell Point well-ness program; educate yourself with minihealth screenings and specialty health ven-dors. Door prizes and healthy snacks! See page12 for more information.

Sunday Matinee: To Catch a Thief (1955)Sunday, January 82:30 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLJohn Robie (Cary Grant)is a retired cat burglar liv-ing on the Riviera.When a sudden rash ofjewel thefts occur, he is anatural suspect. Frances (Grace Kelly), isattracted to him and believes he is guilty.Director Alfred Hitchcock gives us one ofhis most suspenseful finishes when the realcriminal is exposed.

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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EVENTS • PROGRAMS • PARTIES • MOVIES • OUTINGS • EXCURSIONS

First Watch Brunch OutingMonday, January 910:15 a.m. Island court pickup10:25 a.m. Woodlands pickup10:35 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup1:30 p.m. approximate returnCost: $7.00 (brunch on your own)First Watch is famous for their breakfast andbrunch. Choose from the assorted Crepes,omelets, or any number of scrumptious

selections for pricestypically under $10.The coffee is alwaysgood and the service isefficient and friendly.Let’s do brunch!

The Second Mrs. Bach…Monday, January 92:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/ WDLYou are invited to visitwith Anna MagdalenaBach (Damaris PetersPike), the second wife ofJohann Sabastian Bach, asshe unfolds events fromtheir life together in the 18th century.Damaris Peters Pike, actress/impersonator,will demonstrate what life was really like forthe second wife of Bach through costume,verbiage and music selections in this charm-ing afternoon performance.

Photo ClubThursday, January 122:15 p.m.Manatee Room/IS"Member Photo Hints" from five of themembers will show especially instructiveimages from multiple sources. Each presen-ter will discuss what makes it a very specialimage or what needs improving and how todo it. Very educational meeting! We will

also discuss the upcoming photo show forSpring 2012. Come learn how to improveyour photographic skills.

Veterans’ ClubFriday, January 1310:00 a.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLAll veterans and their spouses are invited tohear guest speakers Pat and Nancy McCarn.The McCarn’s head up the Wreaths AcrossAmerica Operation: Tribute at Sea. Fin outhow this operation supports local andnational veterans.

Information ForumSaturday, January 1410:00 a.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLAre you signed up to take a TechnologyToday and Tomorrow class in the Academy?Do you want to sign-up but have questions?Bruce Findley (Sundial) will facilitate thisconversational meeting. Not only will yourquestions be answered about these educa-tional Academy classes but also have achance to suggest future classes.

Saturday DVD: The Conspirator (2011)Saturday, January 142:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLIn the wake of Abraham Lincoln’s assassi-nation, seven men and one woman arearrested andcharged withconspiring tokill thePresident, VicePresident, andSecretary ofState. The lone woman charged, MarySurratt (Robin Wright), owns a boardinghouse where John Wilkes Booth (TobyKebbell), and others meet to plan simul-taneous attacks. Lawyer Frederick Aiken(James McAvoy) reluctantly agrees todefend Mary Surratt before a military tri-

bunal. As the nationturns against her,Surratt is forced to relyon Aiken to uncoverthe truth and save herlife. From directorRobert Redford, thismovie is a riveting

thriller that tells a powerful story aboutAmerica then and now.

Babcock Ranch Adventure TourMonday, January 168:00 a.m. Island court pickup8:10 a.m. Woodlands pickup8:20 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup1:30 p.m. approximate returnCost: $28.00 (includes group lunch at Babcock)Enjoy a 90-minute Buggy Tour through theBabcock Ranch and Telegraph CypressSwamp. See alligators, and other wildlifeliving in Southwest Florida as experiencedguides offer in-depth descriptions of birds,animals, plants, and the cattle and horsesthat are raised on the ranch. In the tour areayou'll find a smallmuseum featuringFlorida history,Babcock opera-tions, and naturalhistory artifacts.The museumitself is actually amovie set used by Warner Brothers in the1995 film “Just Cause” (starring SeanConnery) that was filmed there. TheBabcock Gator Shack will be our lunch des-tination. There you can enjoy ranch stylefare provided from their group menu.

Charming Charlie’s Social Event and ShoppingWednesday, January 1812:00 p.m. Island court pickup12:10 p.m. Woodlands pickup12:20 p.m. Eagles Preserve pickup4:30 p.m. approximate returnCost: $8.00 (snacks provided by Charming Charlie’s)Two exclusive hours of mingling, shopping,snacking, and bejeweling! CharmingCharlie’s is a new store at Coconut PointMall which has received great praise frommany Shell Point residents. They offerwomen’s fashionaccessories thatare fun and fab-ulous. Personalhelpers will beon hand to assistresidents coordi-nate selectionsfrom their enor-mous inventory, and a discount on theiralready very reasonable prices will beapplied during this event! Please note,walking and standing will be required forthis activity.

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PLACES TO GO, PEOPLE TO MEET, & THINGS TO DOHAPPENINGS

A Big World of Chocolate!Thursday, January 192:45 p.m.Social Center/ISJoin Laurie Nienhaus as she unveils a world

of exquisite tea and choco-late pairing. You willbe able to taste pre-mium samples ofwhite, milk, dark and

exotically flavored chocolate allwhile enjoying its perfect complement

in tea. This afternoon is guaranteed toawaken your senses! Seating is limited.Please bring your own tea cup to this event.

Waterfront Dining at Bayfront Bistro Friday, January 204:15 p.m. Island court pickup4:25 p.m. Woodlands pickup4:35 p.m. Eagles Preserve pickup8:00 p.m. approximate returnCost: $7.00 (dinner on your own)Location: Fort Myers Beach“Where Chef's Passion For Fresh,Innovative Dishes Meets Beautiful EsteroBay.” Within Snook Bight Yacht Club andMarina Bayfront Bistro offers a wonderfulwaterfront dining experience at a FortMyers Beach's premier location. Sit backand enjoy the stunning surroundings as youdelight in the tastes from the BayfrontBistro kitchen. Prices for meals range fromabout $18 to $40. Bayfront Bistro has wonnumerous quality awards and has about thebest key lime pie in the state!

Boat Excursion to Rum RunnersMonday, January 2310:30 a.m. Departing from Macoma dockCost: $25.00 (Lunch on your own)Are you craving a lunch at Rum Runnersrestaurant in Cape Harbor? Here’s yourchance to enjoy a scenic boat ride over tothe restaurant aboard the Sea Charm oper-ated by the Banana Bay Tour Company. Thefabulous Rum Runners menu is sure toplease and is especially enhanced by thebeautiful water views.

Movie Night:The Yearling (1946)Monday, January 23 (Different Night)6:45 p.m.Social Center/ISLife abounds in the1870s Florida scrub-land that is home toyoung Jody Baxter.There are bears tohunt, cash crops toplant, evenings of story-telling with Pa and Ma. And there are time-less lessons of love and letting go that Jodylearns from Flag, the orphaned pet fawnthat follows him around with devotion.Gregory Peck, Jane Wyman and ClaudeJarman, Jr. play the Baxter’s in a resplendentfilm nominated for seven Academy Awards.

Library Book TalkTuesday, January 242:15 p.m.Social Center/IS

“Most days I wish I was aBritish pound coin insteadof an African girl,” sobegins Chris Cleve’s won-derful novel Little Bee.Sue Moore of Lakewoodwill relate the story oftwo women whose livesare forever changed by a

chance meeting on a beach in Nigeria.Throughout this artistic and readable workof fiction, the author interweaves two sto-ries, both comic and tragic. All ShellPointers and friends are invited and refresh-ments will be served.

Perkins Pancake Party!Wednesday, January 258:15 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.Cost: $6 per person or $7.50 for strawberry pancakesSocial Center/ISOur second annual all-you-can-eat buttermilkpancake breakfast isback! Enjoy the pan-cakes that Perkins isknown for as well as coffee, juice and a sideof bacon or sausage links. Also available thisyear is the option to add a strawberry top-ping and whipped cream to your decadentstack of pancakes for only $1.50 more! Yum!

NEW!!! Neuropathy Support GroupWednesday, January 2511:00 a.m.Oak Room/WDLAttend this informational meeting if youare interested in attending or leading afuture support group focused on the subjectof neuropathy. The meeting will decide thefuture direction this group.

Organ Concert with Stephen BrittainFriday, January 272:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.Woodlands Commons/WDL

From magical medleys to classic hymns,Stephen Brittain is a world class entertainerand skilled organist. Come listen to a rous-ing afternoon or evening of enjoyablemusic. Stephen Brittain is the Past Dean ofthe Southwest Chapter of the AmericanGuild of Organists and is currently theorganist at Saint Hilary’s Episcopal Church.

Caloosahatchee Celtic FestivalSaturday, January 289:45 a.m. Island court pickup9:55 a.m. Woodlands pickup10:05 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup3:00 p.m. approximate returnCost: $12.00 (snacks/lunch on your own)Enjoy the live Celtic music and dance atthe annual Caloosahatchee Celtic Festivalin downtown Fort Myers. In addition to thestage shows and sounds of four differentCeltic bands, there will be vendors withCeltic, Irish and Scottish wares for sale.Food and drink are also available for pur-chase. Participants are encouraged to bringlightweight beach chairs or blankets to siton so their stay at the festival is as comfort-able and enjoyable as possible. There willbe walking on uneven surfaces during thisexcursion.

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SUPPORT GROUPS

Cancer Support Program 1-on-1 mentoringThe goal of this resident-led program is to establish group mentoringconnections between newly diagnosed cancer patients and cancer sur-vivors. Contact Barbara Maruchi (Lakewood) at 433–9488.

Cancer Support Group Wednesday, January 4 at 1:30 p.m. • Osprey Room/ ISLadies and gentlemen are all encouraged to attend the resident-ledCancer Support Group. The intent is for a meaningful and upliftingsession. Contact Barbara Maruchi (Lakewood) at 433-9488, or DonWilson (Turban) at 466-3953.

Caregiver Support Group TherapyTuesdays, January 3 and 17 10:30 a.m.2nd Floor Educational RoomPavilion Rehabilitation Building/ISThis therapeutic group is aimed at helping residents deal with issuesof being a caregiver for someone with a memory disorder. The residentwith a memory disorder may be cared for in independent living,assisted living, or skilled nursing. Contact Mardee Lader at 415-5435.

Diabetes Group AppointmentFriday, January 6 at 1:00 p.m. • Social Center/ISBoth insulin and non-insulin diabetics are encouraged to attend thismeeting. Each monthly meeting covers a different topic and includesopen discussion.

Healing Journey Grief SupportHealing Journey is a series of sessions which examine the physical,emotional, mental, and spiritual effects of grief. The sessions are ledby Dotty Morrison (Cellana) and Judy Mayer (Junonia). The wintersession will begin in February. Please call Dotty at 337-4015 or thechurch office at 454-2147 if you or a friend is in need of grief support.

Masked Marvels Sleep Apnea Support GroupThursday, January 12 at 1:45 p.m. – Social Center/ISThe purpose of this group is to bring awareness and support to thosedealing with the challenges of sleep apnea. Contact Larry Chrouch(Eagles Preserve) at 481-7188.

NEW!!! Neuropathy Support GroupWednesday, January 25 at 11:00 a.m. – Oak Room/WDLAttend this informational meeting if you are interested in attendingor leading a future support group focused on the subject of neuropathy.The meeting will decide the future direction this group.

Parkinson’s Support Group Monday, January 9 at 10:15 a.m.Village Church Hospitality Room/ISThis group provides support to Parkinson’s patients, as well as theirfamily and friends.

The Vision Enrichment GroupThe group will be taking a bus trip to Schepen’s Eye Symposiuimon January 14.For more information, contact Angie Prichard at 454-2134 or SandeeWeber at 225-2929.

Walk With Me Caregiver Support GroupThursday, January 26 Coffee and dessert 1:30 p.m. Meeting at 1:45 p.m.Village Church Hospitality Room/ISAttend the Walk With Me Support Group to share your caregiverexperiences with friends. Each meeting offers the opportunity toembrace spiritual support and renew inner strength. Contact JoyceSeckinger (Lucina) at 466-1354 for more information.

Beach DayMonday, January 308:30 a.m. Island court pickup8:40 a.m. Woodlands pickup8:50 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup3:00 p.m. approximate returnCost: $16.00 (ice cream on your own)Join your fellow beach loving residents for awonderful day at Delnor Wiggins State ParkBeach in Naples. Shell Point provides thepicnic lunch but you will need to bring yourown beach supplies and lightweight chair ifyou choose. A traditional stop for ice creamat the Royal Scoop Ice Cream Shoppe willbe included on the trip back to Shell Point.

“Why do we love the sea? It is because ithas some potent power to make us think thingswe like to think.”

— Robert Henri

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Presidential PreferencePrimary Election

Tuesday, January 317 a.m. - 7 p.m.

Social Center/IS

Bus transportation will be provided.Additional information on SPTV and court

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THE ARBOR

LARSEN PAVILION

JanuaryEvents

Sun........ 1 ........New Years Good Luck Menu (FL) ........11-1:00pmMon ...... 2 ........Benefits of Exercising (CMR) ..................1:00 p.m.Thu ...... 5 ........Gift Shop Card Sales (L) ........................11:45 a.m.Thu ...... 5 ........January Birthdays (CMR) ........................3:00 p.m.Fri.......... 6 ........Lunch Trip to Bahama Breeze (L) ..........10:15 a.m.Fri.......... 6 ........Movie: March of the Penguins (1SR) ........6:30 p.m.Mon ...... 9 ........Bunko w/ Friends (4CK) ..........................3:00 p.m.Tue ........10........Winter songs w/ Patrick Nolen (CMR) 3:00 p.m.Tue ........10........Comfort Food Soups & Breads (DR) ....4-6:00 p.mWed ......11........Shopping Trip to Wal-Mart (L)................9:00 a.m.Wed ......11........Movie: Antarctic Wildlife (1SR) ................6:30 p.m.Fri..........13........Shell Point Gala (VC) .......................... 2:45 p.m.Tue ........17........Lunch w/ Friends at Arbor Gazebo ........11:00 p.m.Wed ......18........Wellness Speaker Series (CMR) ............10:00 a.m.Thu ......19........IMAX: The Panda Adventure (1SR) ........6:30 p.m.Fri..........20........Laughter is the Best Medicine (CMR) ..10:00 a.m.Fri..........20........Movie & Discussion: The Help (1SR) ......1:30 p.m.Tue ........24........Let’s Get Moving(L) ..............................10:00 a.m.Wed ......25........Chinese New Year Dinner (DR)............4-6:00 p.mThu ......26........Old Time Favorites Sing-A-Long (CMR)3:00 p.m.Fri..........27........Brighten a Day w/ Flowers class (4CR)....3:00 p.m.Mon ......30........Lunch Trip to Christof’s (L) ..................10:15 a.m.Tue ........31........Landscape Tour of the Arbor (L)..............8:30 a.m.

Sun ......1 ......Catholic Communion (IRR) ...................... 10:00 a.m.Mon......9 ......Music w/ Dot (2 DR).................................... 10:00 a.m.Mon......2 ......Music Sing-A-Long (3DR) .......................... 10:00 a.m.Tue ......3 ......Ruth Rodgers (3 DR).................................... 10:00 a.m.Thu ......5 ......Resident Council Meeting (3 DR) .............. 10:00 a.m.Thu ......5 ......Birthday Bash (2/3 DR) ................................ 2:30 p.m.Fri ........6 ......Pet Therapy w/ Sammie (2/3 DR)......10:00/10:30 a.m.Sun ......8 ......Catholic Communion (IRR) ...................... 10:00 a.m.Mon......9 ......Music Sing-A-Long (3 DR) ........................ 10:00 a.m.Mon......9 ......Music w/ Dot (2 DR).................................... 10:00 a.m.Tue ......10 .... Ruth Rodgers (3 DR) .................................. 10:00 a.m.Thu ....12 ....Wally Maxima (2DR).................................... 2:30 p.m.Fri ........13 ....Pet Therapy w/ Sammie (2/3 DR)......10:00/10:30 a.m.Sun......15 ....Catholic Communion (IRR) ...................... 10:00 a.m.Mon ....16 ....Music with Dot (2 DR) ................................ 10:00 a.m.Mon ....16 ....Music Sing-A-Long (3DR) .......................... 10:00 a.m.Tue ......17 ....Ruth Rodgers, Piano (3 DR)........................ 10:00 a.m.Wed ....18 ....Magician Gale Mac (3 DR) ........................ 10:00 a.m.Thu ....19 ....Winter Wonderland Dinner (MDR) ............ 4:00 p.m.Fri ........20 ....Pet Therapy w/ Sammie (2/3 DR)......10:00/10:30 a.m.Sat ......21 ....Tom Cannon (3 DR).................................... 1:30 p.m.Sun......22 ....Catholic Communion (IRR) ...................... 10:00 a.m.Mon ....23 ....Music with Dot (2 DR) ........................ 10:00 a.m.Tue ......24 ....Ruth Rodgers, Piano (3 DR)........................ 10:00 a.m.Wed ....25 ....Paul Kulas (2 DR) ........................................ 10:00 a.m.Fri ........27 ....Pet Therapy w/ Sammie (2/3 DR)......10:00/10:30 a.m.Sun......29 ....Catholic Communion (IRR) ...................... 10:00 a.m.Mon ....30 ....Music w/ Dot (2 DR).................................... 10:00 a.m.Tue ......31 ....Ruth Rodgers, Piano (3 DR) ........................10:00 a.m.

KING’S CROWNSun .... 1 ......New Year’s, Good Luck Menu (FL) ..........11-1:00 p.m.

Mon .. 2 ......Shopping trip to Wal-Mart (L) ......................9:00 a.m.

Mon .. 2 ......Benefits of Exercising (COM) ........................2:00 p.m.

Tue .... 3 ......Brighten a Day with flowers class (COM) ..10:00 a.m.

Tue .... 3 ......January birthdays with Vicki Lei (COM) ......2:00 p.m.

Fri ...... 4 ......Lunch trip to Bahama Breeze (L)..................10:30 a.m.

Sun .... 8 ......Speaker Series: Strong Women in India Program, w/ Ginny Shrivastava (COM) ................2:00 p.m.

Mon .. 9 ......Wellness Speaker Series: Understanding Alzheimer’sand Dementia, w/ Emily Reece (COM)10:00 a.m.

Mon .. 9 ......Movie: March of the Penguins (SCR) ..............2:00 p.m.

Tue ....10 ......Winter songs w/ Patrick Nolen (COM) ........2:00 p.m.

Tue ....10 ......Comfort Food Soups and Breads (DR) ......4-6:00 p.m.

Thu....12 ......National Geo - Antarctic Wildlife (SCR) ....2:00 p.m.

Fri ......13 ......Shell Point Gala (TVC)..................................2:45 p.m.

Tue ....17 ......Lunch w/ friends at Arbor Gazebo (Arbor) 11:00 p.m.

Tue ....17 ......IMAX movie: China, the Panda Adventure (SCR) ....

Thu....19 ......New Resident Dinner -one seating only (DR) ............................5:00 p.m.

Sat......21 ......Tom Cannon, entertainer (COM) ................3:00 p.m.

Mon ..23 ......Speaker Series: Living In China, presented by the Jacobson Sisters (COM) ....................2:00 p.m.

Mon ..23 ......Chinese New Year’s Dinner (DR) ..............4-6:00 p.m.

Tue ....24 ......“Let’s Get Moving” - Walk to the Orchid House (L) ..............10:00 a.m.

Tue ....24 ......Wellness Series: Importance of your nails with Kirsten Barber, with hand massages andmanicures (COM) ....................................2:00 p.m.

Thu....26 ......Movie and Discussion: The Help (COM) ......1:30 p.m.

Fri ......27 ......Hot chocolate and fresh baked cookies (GS) 2:00 p.m.

Mon ..30 ......Lunch trip to Christof’s (L) ..........................10:30 a.m.

Mon ..30 ......Bunko with friends (COM) ............................6:30 p.m.

Tue ....31 ......Old-Time Favorites Sing Along (COM)........2:00 p.m.


January6 Health and Wellness Expo8 - 9 Season of Praise concert: King’s Brass12 Concert & Conversations: Evan Drachman 13 Legacy Gala16 Speaker Series: Joel Sonnenberg22 - 29 The Village Church Global Impact Week31 Fine and Performing Arts concert: Cantus

February3 Speaker Series: Richard Piccioto13 Concert & Conversations: ETA316 SPOT Performance19 Season of Praise concert:

An Evening with C.S. Lewis21 Barbary Coast Dixieland Band28 Fine and Performing Arts concert:

Amazed by America

March6 Speaker Series: Dave Sanderson9 - 11 Resident Art Show10 Fine and Performing Arts concert: MozArt18 Season of Praise concert: Craig Courtney16 Spring Fashion Show22 Spring Dance23 SWFL Symphony: Bruch & Beethoven27 Shell Point Singers Spring Concert29 Volunteer Recognition Reception

April2 - 13 Resident Photo Show3 Resident Photo Show Gala8 Season of Praise concert: Classic Praise Ensemble24 Resident and Employee Variety Show

SAVE THE DATE 2012Pull out your 2012 calendar because it is time to review thebig events to happen in the next couple of months and youdo not want to miss any of them! Check your Shell Point Lifeand Weekly Reminder for a complete list of activities. Allevents subject to change.

This past holiday season was a month of festive celebrations. Resi-dents enjoyed attending special musical events, baking and decoratingcookies, taking a bus ride to see holiday lights and a visit from children atEvangelical Christian School. Spending time together and sharing suchspecial activities and developing new memories are what makes living at

Shell Point so special!

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at King’s Crown and the Arbor

Bob Crossman andRhanda Lee

Lloyd Salt andJane McKay

Mary Welsh andE.C.S. student

Adrienne Carley with Mr. andMrs. Claus (Penny and SteveModrich)

Norm Bunting and E.C.S.student

Many artists at Shell Point use different mediums: oil, water-color, acrylics, charcoal, pastels, and colored pencils.Many display their work in the studio in the tunnel on the Island.

The Art Studio gallery wall is changed every three months andfeatures a different theme each time. The artists invite you to stop byand see their paintings on display. The theme for January will be flow-ers, April will be the color blue, July will be by the window, andOctober will be clouds. Many of these paintings can be purchased.

In the future, when the art is changed, it will be announced onSPTV, so residents can drop by for some light refreshments and social-izing while viewing the updated gallery wall.

If you are interested in joining the art studio group, or trying yourhand at art, please call group president Yvonne Schneff at 481-5224or stop by the art studio any morning Monday through Friday from10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

Shred Old ShellPoint DirectoriesThe January 2012 editionof the Shell Point Directorywill be hitting mailboxes thismonth. Since the directorycontains updated phonenumbers, email addressesand information, what do

you do with your old book?Please, do not throw them away. The information in

the booklet is confidential and should not circulate. Ifyou have your own shredder, please shred the booklet. Ifnot, turn all old directories in to any of the Service Desks.The books will be kept in a secure location, and thenshredded.

We appreciate each of you who do your part to keepShell Point residents safe.

What’s New in the Art Studio?New Themed Displays Are Puton Exhibit Every Three Months

April 24, 7:15 p.m. • Church Auditorium/ISCalling all acts! Acts will be inspired by Academy, Grammy, or

Tony Award winners or nominations throughout the years. Contact Mary Franklin, 454-2152 with questions or to sign up your act.

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A Taste of Italy Comes tothe Palm Grill

Throughout the month of January, the Palm Grill will befeaturing Italian specials. On every Friday night in January, inaddition to the regular menu, the Palm Grill will feature twoItalian specials which will include soup or salad, choice ofentrée, and dessert.

The cost to enjoy Italian Night is just $13.95 plus gratuity.For more information, please call 454-2059.

A Taste of Italy Comes tothe Palm Grill

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Shell Point aspires to be a crown jewelof a retirement facility that models thepositive aspects of aging. That same crownjewel concept is applied to the LarsenPavilion at Shell Point. This crown, figura-tively speaking, includes diamonds that rep-resent the nurses and staff members, as wellas a blue sapphire that represents the LarsenPavilion Auxiliary. This year, Auxiliary willcelebrate their 21st anniversary, featuring the“Magic of Volunteering,” on January 19 at2:15 p.m. in the Church Auditorium.

Dr. Gale Mack, a retired pastor, musicianand a magician for 38 years, will highlight thework of over 19 committees with some magi-cal surprises. He has entertained retirementfacilities, nursing homes, Rotary clubs, the

governor of Kansas, and most recently,wounded veterans groups. His wife Janet, whoentertains as “Sparkles the Clown,” will alsobe assisting Teri Kollath as we honor our veryspecial chairpersons and recognize those whohave let their light shine by showing that “itis more blessed to give than to receive.”

President Peter Dys, Sherry Brown, andSteve Minniear will offer special words ofencouragement to all our devoted volunteersas they recognize the difference that themagic of volunteering provides to the LarsenPavilion. Musical entertainment on the

piano will be provided by CharlotteMacDonald and Ruth Rodgers. The pro-gram will conclude with a magical duetoffered by Lynn Wheaton and NeilFichthorn singing a unique, Shell Point ver-sion of the song “It's Magic.”

Come to encourage the new leaders of theAuxiliary who will be elected and then stay forsome heart-healthy refreshments, chocolateincluded. Reservations are required to ensurethat there will be enough for everyone, soplease pick up your complimentary ticket ateither service desk by January 16.

Pavilion Blue,Serving You OneHour at a TimeB Y M A R Y F O U N T A I N ( J U N O N I A )

The conversion has been completedand Shell Point residents are invited totour The Springs at Shell Point on Tuesday,January 31. The Springs is Shell Point’s thirdassisted living facility, due to open in Februaryof 2012 (AHCA licensure pending). TheSprings will be open to the public on a month-to-month private pay basis. Similar to the King’sCrown and Arbor, The Springs residences aredesigned to create a home-like environmentwhile offering resort-style services. The Springsalso provides features to assist in maintainingoptimum health and independence, with thereassurance of knowing that assistance is alwaysavailable should it be needed.

The Springs will be open to all residentsto tour at 8:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 31.For your convenience, continuous bus trans-portation will be provided from each courtduring your neighborhood’s designated time-frame as listed here:

Woodlands: 8 a.m. - 11 a.m.Eagles Preserve: 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

The Island: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

For more information about The Springs,please call the Shell Point assisted living hot-line at (239) 454-2077, or visit us online atwww.shellpoint.org/assistedliving.

The Springs

Resident Tours on January 31

The Springs

Resident Tours on January 31

Don’t Miss this Opportunityto Take a Tour of

Shell Point’s newest Assisted Living Facility!

Pavilion Auxiliary

Annual Meeting

The Magic of VolunteeringThursday, January 19

2:15 p.m.

The Church Auditorium/IS


The 2011 Red, White and Blue Shell PointOpen Scored a Patriotic Hole-in-One forWaterside Medical ComplexThe Legacy Foundation at Shell Pointhosted a successful 8th annual ShellPoint Open. The red, white, and blue scram-ble honored veterans on a very special date,one that only occurs once every 100 years:11-11-11. The tournament raised nearly$20,000 for the Waterside Medical Complexat Shell Point, which offers medical andhealthcare services to residents of ShellPoint and the surrounding local community.

The tournament hosted 106 participat-ing golfers, as well as volunteers from thecommunity, who all enjoyed the perfectweather for this annual “FUN”draiser!Everyone involved had a great time in thetournament, and helping to support thehealthcare in our communitywas just a bonus to an amaz-ing day. Timothy Stephenson,executive director of TheLegacy Foundation, thankedthe sponsors, participants,and volunteers for their out-standing support of this worth-while cause.

“We hosted the tourna-ment on a noteworthy day, 11-11-11, and to make the day extra special,we honored all veterans that were present,”said Stephenson. “This is our 8th year host-ing the Shell Point Open, and we have hadoverwhelming support each and every year.Golfers and sponsors alike continue to sup-port and enjoy this tournament because ofdeveloping lifelong friendships, and theopportunity to help with a worthwhilecause. This tournament is just one waythat we can help individuals receive thebest healthcare possible, while also havingsome fun.”

Participating golfer Scott Loiacano,who works for Wright Construction, shot ahole-in-one on Shell Point Golf Club’s Hole16. This is a first in the history of the tour-

nament. He received a two night,three day stay at the SandpiperResort. Hole 16, a par 3 at 120yards, was Loiacano’s last hole ofthe tournament, which was agreat way to end the day.

The event was supported byThe Scoggins/Moreland Group atUBS Financial Services, as well asmany other businesses in the FortMyers community. “Every yearJason Scoggins and I enjoy sponsoring thisworthwhile cause, which offers a morning offun and festivities for area golfers while sup-porting a great cause,” said David Moreland.“It was a beautiful day for golf and the coursewas in fantastic shape as always! Everyone

who played had a great time; but more impor-tantly, the Waterside Medical Complex atShell Point was blessed with funding that willcontinue to help the residents at Shell Pointand our local community.”

The Legacy Foundation hosted a successful Shell Point Openwith assistance from The Scoggins/Moreland Group at UBSFinancial Services. Left: The Legacy Foundation staff salutedveterans on 11-11-11. Below: Golfers came early to size upthe competition over coffee and pastries.

Fore! Scott Loiacano shot the first everHole-in-One during the Shell Point Open. Scott Loiacano, of Wright Construction, scored a hole-in-one onShell Point Golf Club’s hole #16. He received a two night, threeday stay at the Sandpiper Resort on Fort Myers Beach. Hole #16,a par 3 at 120 yards, was Loiacano’s last hole of the tournament,which was a perfect way to wrap up a great day on the links.

After the tournament, golfersenjoyed a catered lunch oftasty barbecue provided by

Fowler Street Grill.

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Veterans received a special honor in light of the historic date of the tournament –a patriotic ball marker commemorating their service to our country.

A Special Veteran’s Day


The Island Salon & Spa renovationsand expansion are complete! 370attendees turned out to celebrate this occa-sion with a ceremonial ribbon cutting, fol-lowed by raffle prizes, complimentarysamples of salon products, mini services,canvas bags with a travel brush or men’scomb, and dozens of home baked cookies.

The Island Salon & Spa now offers haircare, nail care, facials and massage in oneconvenient location. Two new treatmentrooms boast comfortable, quality equipmentin a tranquil space. The hair care area is stillan intimate setting, abuzz with the excite-ment of the day. A freestanding shampoo sta-

tion has also been added for the additionalcomfort to our customers. The pedicure areais cozy and offers additional privacy. This areais located in the very back of the salon.

If you did not have the opportunity tojoin the grand opening celebration, please feelfree to stop by and tour through this fantasticnew space for relaxation and community.

Now that we are beginning a new year,why not try a new hair style or spa service?Hundreds of Shell Point residents have dis-covered the pleasure and health benefits offacials and massage therapy. Create yourown spa package and save 10%. Contact theIsland Salon & Spa for details.

Salon manager Robyn Church and staffcelebrated the grand opening of therenovated and expanded Salon & Spa atShell Point. Inset: The entrance will nowbe located in the courtyard area sharedwith FineMark Bank.

The expandedspace allowsKendal Colosimo tooffer facials in amore comfortablesetting.

A new massage room provides privacy asMarianne Dabinett, licensed massage thera-

pist, works on a client.

Kendal Colosimo poses with FlorencePutman and Jean Webber, two of herregular customers.

Mary and Harry Nelson (Cameo) visited the new Island Salon& Spa to check out the updated look.

THE SHELL POINT SALON & SPAReceives Its Own MakeoverB Y R O B Y N C H U R C H , S A L O N M A N A G E R



Diane Biolchini, salon receptionist, presents a giftbag to a lucky resident who entered the grandopening drawing.

Robyn Church, salon manager, and Cheryl Wells, stylist, greeted residents as they passed through the salon.

The light, open courtyard pro-vides a natural light backdropfor makeup applications withsalon manager Robyn Church.

During the grand opening men received a complimentary trim from stylist Jim Hines.

Salon technician Erin Tansey pampered Lauri Sulander(Rosemont) with a hand exfoliation treatment and

smoothing citrus lotion.

Island Salon & Spa mon-fri: 8a - 4p • sat: 8a - 12p

Call 489-8400 for appointments.Visit one of our three convenient locations:

Arbor Salon mon-fri: 8a - 4p • sat: 8a - 12p

Pavilion Salon mon- fri: 9a - 4p

A Zoya representative applied relaxing and rejuvenating minimanicures during the event.


The Resident Life signatureevent successfully capturedthe art of bringing residents

together during ArtFest 2011.

The three-week community-wide eventkicked off with Art in the Park. Whileenjoying a picnic lunch in the scenic settingof the Island Park on a beautiful Novemberfall day, residents were fascinated by thelocal artistic talent on hand.

Among the featured artists who dis-played their work during Art in the Parkwere Dominick Bello, a wood-carvingcraftsman from Calusa Carvers; Rich Fizer,a professional glass-blowing artist; as well asan enthusiastic group of young art studentsfrom Cypress Lake High School. The clas-

sical sounds of the Vanderbilt Stringsfloated through the air and inspired worksof art like a sand sculpture designed by JohnMay featuring the Art Fest logo and a col-orful sidewalk chalk illustration created byChris Gladdue which became our very ownShell Point postcard. A special thanks goesto FineMark National Bank & Trust whoprovided the beverages for the picnic.

Art History connoisseurs enjoyed anAcademy class about women in art history,taught in three parts by Dottie Magen, M.A.

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Left: Harriet Reece (Junonia) showed offher handcrafted vase at Art Walk.


The classes examined the lives and majorcontributions of artists Mary Cassatt, GeorgiaO’Keefe and Louise Nevelson. “The historyof art inspires us all to develop our own artis-tic talents,” stated Teri Kollath, manager ofThe Academy of Lifelong Learning.

Kings Crown hosted a Culinary

Arts Demonstration filled with artis-tic food that was nearly too pretty to eat.Brett Wayte served up stir fry, while Publixbakers decorated cakes right before resi-dents’ eyes. The server, Kim Inthisenesoukeven prepared beautiful and colorful vegeta-bles and fruit treats. Other vendors on handincluded Love Boat Ice Cream, Starz Pizza,and U.S. Foods.



Above: Mixed media artist, MarjoriePesek, displayed torn paper portraits ofpets and animals at Art in the Park.

Left: Artist, Linda Benson, created livecaricatures during Art in the Park.

Left: Patti Haglin(Nautilus)showcased herfabric art at Art Walk.

Vanderbilt Strings provided lovely classical music forguests during Art in the Park.

Above: Pete Bickett (Eagles Preserve) displayed his wood crafts and Chris Gooden (Eagles Preserve)shared her beautiful cross stitch work at Art Walk.

Left: Norm and Marilyn Bunting (King’s Crown) enjoyed the Culinary Arts presentation.

Below: Art students from Cypress Lake High Schoolvisited with residents during Art in the Park.

Above: Shirley Groves, Ruth Kleindienst,Marge White, and Gerald Langberg ofSundial at Art Walk.

Right: Shell art display at Art Walk by HelenL. Johnson (Coquina) aka Shellin’ Helen.

Above: Dominick Bello of Calusa Carversdemonstrated wood-carving techniques anddisplayed his work at Art in the Park. Above right:A “cool” ice sculpture which featured dolphinswas carved by Wil Wilson at Art in the Park.


Doug MacGregor, local author and edi-torial cartoonist shared his talent during afour-hour seminar. He walked the partici-pants through the steps of Creating a

Handmade Card for Thanksgiving andChristmas. It was a great seminar to soak upthe knowledge of this local talent.

The Craft Bazaar gave residentsand guests the opportunity to purchase thegift of art. More than fifty Shell Pointcrafters led by Barbara Hilton (Rosemont)beautifully displayed items including every-thing from handbags to paintings.

Academy on the Go hit the roadwith an overnight trip to St. Petersburg. Thefirst day included a guided tour of the DaleChihuly Exhibit in Morean Arts Center.Art lovers enjoyed dinner on board theCalypso Queen as it cruised around theClearwater Harbor. After a good night’s resteach resident had the choice of visitingeither the Museum of Fine Art or the newSalvador Dali Museum. The trip culminatedwith a lunch tour of the Mixon Farm.

The Antique Road Show broughtdiscovery, history and surprises. RichardGannon of Gannon’s Antiques examinedand appraised family heirlooms and treas-ured pieces, set up artfully on the stage.Some residents even walked away delightedthat their item was not only a personal treas-ure, but also had significant market value.

Inspiring! The Village Church presentedan artistic approach to sharing the Word ofGod, with The Art of Words. Featuredillustrator and calligrapher, Timothy Bottsdramatically scripted out Bible passages asminister of music Randy Woods played theorgan. The crowd sat in complete silencewatching the large sketch pad come to life.The church staff even joined in the fun andtried their hand at calligraphy.

Yum! FineMark National Bank & Trusthosted a scrumptious Culinary Lunch

Outing. Chef Michael Gavala temptedtaste buds with white chocolate scallops,coffee rubbed filet mignon, homemade whipcream, and drizzled balsamic vinegar straw-berries. When it was time to indulge inlunch, the food was fantastic.

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E.J. Erb(Macoma) and

Lois Sheehan(Lakewood)

Cartoonist DougMacGregor coachedparticipants in the artof making uniqueholiday cards.

Academy on The Go attendeesviewed Dale Chihuly’s glass-blownbowls at his HotShop in Tampa.

Illustrator and calligrapher Tim Bottsdemonstrated how words can be works of art.

Judy Dirks (Oakmont)

The Community Mural was a col-lage of beauty created by a variety of anony-mous Shell Point artists. It signified thatShell Point is made up a myriad of talentedpeople who have a true passion for art.

The threat of rainy, windy weather didnot put a damper on the November celebra-tion’s finale event, Art Walk. Every courtin Shell Point participated to create a won-derful community project. Jack Hubbard(Lakewood) exclaimed, “The display of thetalent was unbelievable and highly profes-sional. I never realized we had so many tal-ented people. Many residents were featuredfor the first time.” Art Walk certainly didhighlight the talent, camaraderie and ShellPoint spirit!

Joyous laughter filled the GrandCypress Room during the residentand employee entertainment atThe Art of

Thrifty Fashion event. Dianne Morton,resource services manager, served as masterof ceremonies. “It was a delight to be part ofthis event. The thrift store has a lot to offerand we had as much fun at this event as wedo in the store!” The variety of formal wear,resort wear, sporty, and casual outfits surprisedmany when they learned that the collectioncame straight off the racks at the CommunityThrift Store.

Carol Ashley (Coquina) reflected onthe series of events and summed it up bysaying, “As always, the Resident Life staffwent above and beyond the call of duty topresent us with another marvelous signature

event. From the delicious lunch in the parkto the fashion show, everyone had a greattime. We will anxiously await to see theevent they design, plan and execute for allof us next November!” � � �


Above: Bonnie Aspinwall(Nautilus) showed off

samples of her needlepointart during Art Walk.

Joyce Greesonreceived a gift at theThrifty Fashion Show.

Above: Pete Gipp (Parkwood)shared his painted wood figuresat Art Walk.

Above: Lynn Sheely(Oakmont) displayedseveral of his scenic

wood carvings during Art Walk.

Above: Ruth Lang (Nautilus) showed a variety of herhandiwork during Art Walk.

Above: Jane Schwab (Oakmont), Teri Kollath(Resident Life), and Jean Hannan (Harbor Court)stylishly modeled outfits during the Fashion Show.

Above: A colorful sidewalk chalkillustration was created by ChrisGladdue during Art in the Park.

Left: Bob Mann (Sundial)entertained the crowd at the Artof Thrifty Shopping Fashion Show.

A Community Mural was a painted art project whichreflected the artistic embellishments of many passers-by.


The Health Connection Kicks off theNew Year

Wellness Specialty ClassesPut the right foot forward this year and signup for the Shell Point Walking Outing atWa-Ke Hatchee Park, January 3. JimPlummer (Parkwood) and Bob Chamberlin(Royal Bonnet) will use their past experi-ence to lead the walk. Choose your ownpace and distance on this outing.Afterward, enjoy “winding down” time,socializing and a healthy snack with water.Court pickups begin on the Island at 8:15a.m. and the cost is $5.

The eight-week Balance Basics atAssisted Living will start on Tuesday, January3.30-minute sessions focus on maintaining andimproving balance, and will be held twice aweek each Tuesday and Thursday at 1:00 p.m.in the King’s Crown Community Room. Thecourse will be geared toward the needs assistedliving; however, the class is appropriate forthose who feels they are highly challenged inthis area and needs a slower-paced class.

Shell Point as Your ResourceMark your calendar for January 6 from

10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. for the annualHealth and Wellness Expo. The event willtake place in the Church Auditorium andwill feature over 30 booths sharing informa-tion about health offerings, health screen-ings, and specialty services. New to the eventthis year will be off-property businesses thatshare a healthy lifestyle philosophy.

Tune Up with Massage class on January9 is currently full, but an additional class wasadded for January 11, at 10:15 a.m. in theSocial Center. Teams of two will practicebasic massage strokes and reflexology forhands and feet. Salon manager RobynChurch and massage therapist MarianneDabinett will lead the class.

Both the January 31 and February 1classes of the popular Skin That Glows atAny Age offered through the Shell Point

Salon are completely full. Both classes takebegin at 1:15 p.m.

Group Fitness ScheduleIt is never too late to start an exercise

routine or try a new routine to kick musclesinto shape. Stop by either Service Desk topick up the Group Fitness Schedule. Theschedule includes a variety of classes includ-ing water, aerobics and strengtheningcourses taught by certified instructors.

Save the Date:Session 2 Balance and Mobility

Training classes start February 1 for level oneand February 2 for level 2. The course is a 12-week progressive class taught by Fitnesssupervisor, Michelle Smith. Sign up isrequired at either service desk and costs $120for the entire series.

The American Cancer Society rec-ommends that women get mammo-grams once a year. Fortunately for Shell Pointresidents, access to screenings is now availableon site. Women can utilize the service for theirannual screening exams.

Renee Bittner, practice manager of theShell Point Medical Center said, “The serv-ice is available to all residents, regardless ifthey see a Shell Point physician or an outsidedoctor. No prescription is necessary and allinsurance policies are accepted.”

The mobile mammography bus providesthe same quality imaging that is available atRadiology Regional while eliminating theneed to travel to an offsite facility. After beinggreeted in a welcoming living room setting,patients enter a private area where the digitalmammography is provided and images areobtained. The screening is then sent to

Radiology Regional forreview by a local, board-certified radiologist. Areport of the results isgiven to the patient’sphysician and the patientreceives follow-up details.

Women who havehad prior mammogramsare still able to take advantage of the mobileservice. Prior images should be sent toRadiology Regional for comparison purposes.“If a woman has had a prior mammogram, it isimportant that we use it as a comparison. It’sthe road map that will help us pick up anyearly signs of breast cancer.

The mobile mammography bus has beenserving the residents and staff of Shell Pointsince December of 2010. The next visit toShell Point will take place on Monday,

January 9. The bus will be parked in front ofThe Village Church from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Schedule an Appointment

To make an appointment for a screen-ing, call Radiology Regional at 936-2316. Besure to notify the scheduler that you are fromShell Point. Please remember to bring aphoto ID and proof of insurance. Walk-insare also welcome and discounted self-paypricing is available.

Mobile MammographyFast, Easy, Convenient Service Available On-Site

Take Steps to Enjoy a Healthy Lifestyle

Mobile mammography provides the same high quality screeningsas going to an outpatient setting, and is very convenient.


Answer: Money deposited in a federally insuredbank is guaranteed by an independent U.S. governmentagency for up to $250,000 per depositor, per ownership category.The accounts in each ownership category, such as individual, jointor retirement accounts, are aggregated and then insured separatelyup to $250,000 per type. But more insurance is available dependingon how the accounts are arranged.

For example, a husband and wife with the right combinationof accounts could have up to $2 million in federal deposit insur-ance. And a wife, husband and two children could insure as muchas $3 million. Remember, if there is more than one account in anownership category, the person’s interest in all such accounts isaggregated and insured to the $250,000 limit.

For revocable trusts, there can be added beneficiaries if theymeet certain qualifications. This example assumes that the hus-band and wife have equal interests in each account ownedtogether.

Stop by the bank if you have questions regarding FDIC insur-ance or use the additional FDIC Consumer resources listed below:

• Go online to use the FDIC’s online Electronic DepositInsurance Estimator, at www.fdic.gov/edie

• Call the FDIC at 877-275-3342. The hearing impairedline is 800-925-4618.

• Go online to use the FDIC’s online customer assistanceform at: www2.fdic.gov/starsmail

• Mail your questions to: FDIC’s Deposit InsuranceOutreach at 550 17th S NW, Washington, DC 20429

There is no doubt that these are chal-lenging times. How do we face theups and downs, the turmoil and the unex-pected with poise rather than worry? Is therereally a choice?

In this timely seminar, TimothyStephenson will give us reflections drawnfrom serving the financial planning needs ofseniors for 25 years. During this hour, he willaddress a plethora of issues including questions that have been submitted by Shell Point res-idents. There will be time for questions and answers following the presentation. Light refresh-ments will be served.

The seminar is free; however, space is limited and reservations are required. To reserveyour seat, please contact either service desk.

The Legacy Foundation presents

Confidence or Worry?There is a Choice

Wednesday, January 2510:00 a.m. Grand Cypress

Room/WDL

Presenter: Timothy A. Stephenson, ChFC, executive director, The Legacy

Foundation at Shell Point

FineMark National Bank & Trust Answers Your Questions Q&A

T I F F A N Y W I L L I A M S , F I N E M A R K N A T I O N A L B A N K M A N A G I N G E X E C U T I V E

Question: How Do I Increase FDIC Coverage On My Accounts?

Husband, Wife, and Two Children

INDIVIDUAL ACCOUNTS:Husband ............................................$250,000Wife ....................................................$250,000

JOINT ACCOUNT:Husband and Wife ............................$500,000

REVOCABLE TRUST ACCOUNTS:Husband ITF* 2 Children ..................$500,000Wife ITF 2 Children ............................$500,000Husband ITF Wife ..............................$250,000Wife ITF Husband ..............................$250,000

CERTAIN RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS:Husband ............................................$250,000Wife ....................................................$250,000

$3,000,000*ITF = In Trust ForEach person has $1,500,000 in insurance for a total of $3,000,000.

The right combination of accounts could have up to $2 million in federal deposit insurance

as illustrated in this example.

Navigating the Current Challenging Times


The Gift Shop Holiday Extravaganzadelighted shoppers with handmadegifts for the holiday season. The candy canelanes and Christmas carols drew the crowdinto the Gift Shop and the Social Center forattractively presented goodies. Residents hadthe opportunity to meet crafty creators ofeach item as they purchased their unique,handcrafted items. Throughout the dayauthors signed books, crafters demonstratedtheir techniques, and volunteer elveswrapped gifts.

Resident Marilyn Schmidt (Lucina)organized the Holiday Extravaganza. “Thankyou to everyone who took part in the event.

Attendance exceeded last year’s numbersand shoppers greatly enjoyed the festive airand delicious goodies. Our demonstratorswere delighted to interact with residents andneighbors, and the authors were pleased totalk about their books. Gift Shop sales wereindeed brisk – perhaps a record-sale day!”

Event ExceededExpectations!

Above: Items purchased in the Gift Shopcould be wrapped in the Social Center.

Below: Linda Graham (Sundial) demonstratedher gift card making.

Gift Shop Holiday Extravaganza Gift Shop Holiday Extravaganza

Carol Reilly (King’s Crown) purchased a set ofbrightly colored quilted placemats made byresident Jean Arndt (Lucina).


This past December 9 was a spe-cial day for Shell Point employees.Representatives from each court had theprivilege of distributing the financialgifts contributed by residents to theEmployee Christmas Gift Fund as anexpression of appreciation. Many thanksfor the generosity of the large majorityof residents. We helped provide joy tothese employees and their families dur-ing this beautiful season.

Roughly 895 employees were eligiblefor gifts in 2011, a record number thatexceeded last year’s total by 25. A total of$334,000 was distributed, a generous sumavailable only because residents con-tributed an all time high, slightly higherthan the past couple years. Employeeswho did not work full-time throughout

the year received a pro rata amount.Thanks also must go to members of

the Shell Point staff who cooperated andassisted the resident committee with thegift program. These staff membersincluded Karen Urbanowicz in Finance,Jared Pike at SPTV, Rochelle Cherniawskifor Shell Point Life, Karen Anderson, CindyO’Grady and associates who work withthem. Thanks also to fellow resident JoanPerry for once again organizing the resi-dent teams who distributed the gifts.

Residents have sincerely expressedtheir appreciation to each employee withthis resident-initiated tradition.

Thank you from your 2011 EmployeeChristmas Gift Committee — NitaDeWeese, Bill Staples, Jean Webber, andDick Rockstroh, Chair

An Expression of Appreciation: Employee Christmas Gift

Among the Gift Shop Holiday Extravaganza demonstrators were (L-R): fabric artistSharon Terestenyi (Lakewood), crochet artist Grace Arnold (Tellidora), author AnnieEstlund (Sundial), author Paul Peterson (Lakewood), and wood carver Bob Huelsebusch(Tellidora). You can find their gift items, as well as many other gifts made by Shell Pointresidents, for sale in the Shell Point Gift Shop.

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

Gloria Williams of housekeeping displays the

excitement and gratitude felt by all employees

for the generous Christmas gift.

Alida Estrada of the Arbor with BillLanpher (Oakmont)

Brett Wayte of hospitality servicesshows his appreciation after picking uphis Christmas gift.

Dick Rochstroh (Turban) with Robert Jones of golfcourse maintenance

Many Residents Displayed andDemonstrated Their Craft During

Gift Shop Extravaganza


Assisted living at Shell Point offersa myriad of possibilities that allowresidents to pick the best fit for their needs.I would underscore the importance of edu-cating yourself as to what those options areby taking advantage of the knowledge andexpertise of your case manager. These verycapable individuals, along with their prede-cessors, have assisted and supported nearly1,300 Shell Point residents as they havemade the move to either the King’s Crownor the Arbor!

Residents contemplating a move toassisted living often approach their casemanagers with similar thoughts and ques-tions about assisted living options. Here arejust a few of those frequently asked ques-tions, collected throughout the past year.

How is assisted living different from the Pavilion?The Larson Pavilion provides a myriad

of skilled nursing services that are mostoften needed following a hospitalization orsignificant decline in health. A stay in thePavilion is usually temporary in nature andis focused on rehabilitation that is intendedto prepare the resident to return to theirindependent apartment. Assisted livingservices are just that, assistance withbathing, dressing, grooming, medications,and meal preparation. This support is pro-vided in a setting that is, by design, residen-tial in nature and is intended not to betemporary. The beauty of assisted livingservices is that they are there and available

on the days that you might not be feeling upto par; however, there is a definite focus onencouraging as high a level of independenceas possible for the residents that choose tolive in assisted living. This means thatassisted living residents continue to enjoythe freedom to set their own schedules andpursue hobbies and interests as they choose.

What is the primary difference between the Arbor

and Kings Crown?By intent, we have worked hard to

ensure that the quality and level of service isas much alike at both the Arbor and KingsCrown as possible. This allows the residentto make a decision about where they wouldlike to live when it is time to access assistedliving services based pretty much on designof the building and neighborhood that it issituated in. If you like a lot of open space andmobility is not a challenge for you, then youmay be inclined to choose the Arbor. If youare someone who prefers a more intimate set-ting, King’s Crown offers a floor plan that iseasy to navigate. The choice is yours.

One distinctive feature that Arbor resi-dents enjoy is the more informal breakfastservice that is offered in the countrykitchens. This option allows a resident toenjoy breakfast in a casual setting while read-ing the newspaper or watching the morningnews shows. A variety of continental break-fast items are available as residents enter thecountry kitchen on their floor. If the residentprefers a hot breakfast, the Arbor staff is

standing by to prepare eggs, breakfast meats,pancakes, or French toast to order. After anourishing breakfast, Arbor residents canenjoy table waited service for both lunch anddinner in the beautifully appointed centraldining room.

King’s Crown residents receive tablewaited service in a quietly elegant diningroom for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. KingsCrown residents may choose to have a con-tinental breakfast tray delivered to theirapartment for a more leisurely option in themorning.

What will be the financialimpact to me when I

move to assisted living?Shell Point lifecare residents are eligible

for a specific size of apartment in assisted liv-ing based on the size of independent apart-ment that they are vacating. The monthlymaintenance fee that was assigned to theindependent apartment will carry over to theassisted living unit and is subject to annualincreases as agreed upon in the original lifecare contract. Services such as assistance withbathing, grooming, dressing, meal preparationand administration of medications are all cov-ered by the monthly maintenance fee. If a res-ident would like staff to launder their personallaundry, this service would be at an additionalcost of $10 per load. Each resident living inassisted living is required to subscribe to thethree meal plan, which is currently priced at$724.00 per month or a little bit more than$24 a day.

Assisted Living ProvidesImproved Quality of Life

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


What size of apartment will I be able to move into?As mentioned below, the size of assisted

living apartment is based on the size of theindependent apartment that is beingvacated. It is very difficult to give a specificresponse as each apartment varies in squarefootage. The best way of establishing a clearanswer to this question is to contact the casemanager that is assigned to your buildingand arrange for a personal visit to reviewyour options.

What if I want to move toassisted living and my spousewould prefer to remain in ourindependent apartment?As a couple, you may elect to occupy

two units at one time, the independentapartment and an assisted living apartment.In this case, your monthly maintenance feewill continue, the spouse that is residing inassisted living will pick up the additionalcost of the monthly meal plan ($724), andthe assisted living apartment size steps downone level. In other words, the size of apart-ment that you would be eligible for based onvacating the independent apartment isreduced by one level. For example, a onebedroom, one bathroom apartment stepsdown to a studio apartment.

Can I bring my car and golf cart?Yes, both the Arbor and King’s Crown

offer covered parking for both automobilesand golf carts.

Can I have guests eat with me?Will my family be able to stay

with me when they visit?Yes and yes! Guests and visitors are

always welcome to dine with our residentsat both assisted living buildings. Your familyis welcome to stay with you in your apart-ment and we will be happy to provide a rollaway bed if needed.

SHEL L PO INT CASE MANAGER COUR T ASS IGNMENTS

Sandee Weber 225-2929Coquina, Eagles Preserve, Harbor Court, Oakmont, and Palm Acres

Angie Prichard 454-2134Junonia, Periwinkle, Rosemont, Royal Bonnet, and Sundial

Laurie Kjoller 454-2101Cameo, Cellana, Lucina, Parkwood, and Sand Dollar

Janine Hammond 454-2186Lakewood, Macoma, Nautilus, Tellidora, and Turban

What do I need to do to get the process started?

The assigned case manager for your building can provide additional informationabout assisted living services. Shell Point continues to recognize the challenges asso-ciated with a move to assisted living may often seem insurmountable. The case man-agers will assist you in coordinating your relocation. They stand ready to not onlyprovide information but help select furniture that will fit comfortably in your newapartment, contract (at Shell Point’s expense) a professional moving company topack and move your belongings, assist both you and your family in looking at youroptions for handling the items that you don’t take with you to your new apartment,and provide whatever additional support that will help ease this transition.

If you have an urgent need and are unable to reach the designated case manager,please contact Pat Cunningham of Resident Support Services at 454-2299 for furtherassistance.

Case Managers are available to help you with all aspects of assisted living.

L-R: Shell Point Case Managers Sandee Weber, Angie Prichard, Laurie Kjoller, Janine Hammond, and Director of Assisted Living, Rita Southern.


Each year, The Village Church holdsan annual Global Impact Week tocelebrate the Christian and MissionaryAlliance’s 125 year tradition of sendinginternational workers around the world toshare the Gospel news. This year, GlobalImpact Week will take place from January22 through January 29, andwill feature several specialguests, including Dr. DanNesselroade, Moise Guindo,Raymond Ebbett, andCharlotte Hisle.

Dr. Dan Nesselroadeserves as medical director andOB-GYN at The Hospital forWomen and Children inKoutiala, Mali. The son ofPastor Ken and ElaineNesselroade, Dr. Dan helpedlaunch the hospital’s ministry and focuseson improving the conditions for women inthis poverty-stricken nation. Dr. DanNesselroade will speak on Sunday morning,January 22.

Moise Guindo served as the churchpresident of the Malian Christian andMissionary Alliance for two terms and was

in that role when the hospital opened.Moise’s experience with spoken French,Bambara, and English as well as written NTGreek made him a natural in this position.Marcy Nesselroade writes, “He was highlyloved and respected in that role. At the endof his two terms, he could not be re-elected,

and was asked to comeand serve as our directorof spiritual ministries.We so appreciate hisleadership! He is a manof God and a greatencouragement to all ofus who work with him. Iknow you will lovehim!” Moise Guindo willbe the speaker for theMonday night MissionsBanquet on January 23.

Tickets for the banquet are available at nocost, by calling the church office at 454-2147.

International workers from Spain andPortugal will also be sharing throughout theweek, encouraging participants to Be Light.Raymond Ebbett serves as the field directorfor an international team in Spain and

Charlotte Hisle is part of an internationalteam of five launching new ministries inPortugal. Raymond and Charlotte willengage with participants in a variety of waysthroughout the conference, inspiring atten-dees to pray and engage with ministry ini-tiatives in the context of Europeanpost-modern culture.

A number of events highlight this year’sGlobal Impact event – a week that promisesto be both informative and challenging.Please check the attached schedule forevents, times, and locations. Everyone iswarmly invited to participate in all theactivities of the week.

Global Impact Week Brings Perspective to The Village Church

Dr. Dan Nesselroade serves as medicaldirector and OB-GYN at The Hospital forWomen and Children in Koutiala, Mali.

Moise Guindo serves as directorof spiritual services at the

Hospital for Women and Chil-dren in Koutiala, Mali.


Save the Date

Women's Ministries Spring Bible StudyBeginning on Tuesday, February 7, and continuing for 6 consecutive weeks, we will continue to study "The Fra-grance of Christ" based on II Cor. 2:14b-15. Each study willagain feature a speaker who will highlight a fragrant charac-ter quality that we can develop in our lives.

oF

Tim Zimmerman and the

King’s BrassSunday, January 8 at 6:15 p.m.Monday, January 9 at 7:15 p.m.Church Auditorium

Tim Zimmerman and the King’s Brass will present hymn classics

with a contemporary flair. The King's Brass features three trumpets,

three trombones, a tuba, percussion and keyboards. These instruments

blend together to create a time of innovative worship that will be

enjoyed by all generations.

"The King’s Brass is truly an unforgettable experience!” Secular and

sacred music critics alike applaud their concerts as "superb in every

way" and "innovative and well-played."

Formed over two decades ago, The King’s Brass is comprised of

professional musicians from across the United States who desire to

use the instruments they love to lead others in praise and worship.

The King's Brass' original arrangements are featured on twelve

recordings. Their latest CD with the Summit Record label is entitled

Classic Hymns, and features organists Diane Bish, Rebecca Kleintop

Owens, and Samuel Metzger playing the Ruffatti Pipe Organ of the

Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale.

Tickets cost $10 and may be purchased at the church office during

regular business hours.

Global Impact Week Schedule of Events

Sunday Church ServicesSunday, January 2210:15 a.m. Dr. Dan Nesselroade, speaker6:15 p.m. Raymond Ebbett, speakerChurch Auditorium

Missions BanquetMonday, January 236:15 p.m. (doors open at 5:30)Village Church AuditoriumMoise Guindo, speakerComplimentary tickets are available at the

church office

Tuesday Evening ServiceTuesday, January 247:15 p.m.Church AuditoriumCharlotte Hisle, speaker

Women’s Ministries Global OutreachWednesday, January 2510:15 a.m.Village Church Hospitality RoomCharlotte Hisle, speaker

Wednesday Evening ServiceWednesday, January 257:15 p.m.Church AuditoriumRaymond Ebbett, speaker

Academy ClassThursday, January 2610:00 a.m.Woodlands Grand Cypress RoomMoise Guindo – “How Does Missions

Influence Culture?”

Fellowship CoffeeFriday, January 2710:15 a.m.Social CenterAll speakers participating

Friday Evening ServiceFriday, January 277:15 p.m.Church AuditoriumBe Light

Sunday Church ServicesSunday, January 2910:15 a.m. Dr. Dan Nesselroade and Moise

Guindo, speakers6:15 p.m. Charlotte Hisle, speakerChurch Auditorium

Tickets $10Tickets $10

In November, a group of 40 enthusi-astic Shell Point residents boardedthe beautiful Emerald Princess cruise ship fora ten-night Thanksgiving holiday. The groupsailed to what is referred to as “the island jew-els” of the Caribbean, which includedPrincess Cays, St. Thomas, St. Kitts,Barbados, Dominica, and Antigua. Everyonealso spent three relaxing days at sea, enjoyingonboard activities, dining, and entertain-ment.

In Princess Cays, residents had theopportunity to enjoy a beautiful day at thebeach appreciating the clear blue waters, aswell as an authentic Bahamian barbecue.

Stop number two, St. Thomas, featureda trip to Coral World, an impressive 4.5 acremarine park with an underwater observatorythat provided 360-degree views of fish andsea creatures. Residents who went to CoralWorld had an opportunity to pet sharks andhand feed stingrays.

The third port of call was gor-geous St. Kitts, where a number ofresidents rode 18 miles on the St.Kitts Scenic Railway aboard a vintagedouble-decker sightseeing train.Some residents thoroughly enjoyedtaking a water taxi ride to St. Kitts’sister island, Nevis.

Bustling Barbados wasthe next port of call.Residents visited Harrison’sCave, a massive cave systemwith a 40-foot waterfall thatis acclaimed as a wonder ofthe world!

The ship cruised into theport of Dominica onThanksgiving Day. Dominica isknown as the “nature island” ofthe Caribbean. Most of theisland is protected as a nationalforest, and there are more than350 rivers, 12 major waterfalls,and 8 active volcanoes on thisisland! Some residents took ascenic aerial tram ride throughthe beautiful rainforest and national park. Itwas a rainy morning, and the $2 spent for aplastic poncho was money well spent.

The last port of call was the impressiveisland of Antigua. Antigua’s top points ofinterest include a historic British naval yard,an old signal station that alerted troops ofapproaching ships, and a world-renownedsailing regatta held in April. Also, it’s a tra-dition on the island that the women do not

cook on Fridays.

Antigua boasts beautiful coastal views.

Ron and Carol CampbellDominica proved to be awet adventure.

Jan and Bill Lanpher

Carolyn and Paul Peterson (Lakewood)

The whole “crew” gathered for a picture aboard the Emerald Princess cruise ship.

in the Caribbeanin the Caribbean

Shell Point Residents Celebrate Thanksgiving

John Brannon and Linda ForceyB Y L I Z R O S E ( R E S O R T S E R V I C E S )

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