Shell Point Life May 2010

May 2010Vol. 5 Issue 5

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On The Cove r

Les Davidson of Eagles Preserve was recognized for five photos in the 2010 Shell PointPhoto Show, including two first place winners. Les describes his passion for photography as“a hobby.” Throughout his life, he invested time in his pursuit of that perfect picture byattending traveling workshops led by pro photographers. Les has also studied under a hostof professional photographers, most notably Ansel Adams.

Shell Point Life is published monthly for the resi-dents of Shell Point Retirement Community.

Editor Lynn SchneiderAssistant Editor Rochelle Cherniawski

Art Director Rich CerrinaDesign and Layout Wendy Iverson

ContributorsGene McGonigle, Teri Kollath,

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

Tom Frackenpohl, Randy Woods, Jessica ClarkBev Patten, Tim Stephenson, Susan Uhleman,

Peggy Holton, Sarah Patten

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

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

at the Shell Point Welcome Center.

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May is a lovely month at

Shell Point with beauty

around every corner. And what

better way to capture all that is

beautiful about our community

than through the annual resident

photo show?

This year’s show was better than ever

and featured the work of more than 65 pho-

tographers as depicted in well over 200 pho-

tographs. These photos provided a varied

and amazing display of talent. Turn to page

9 for a list of the winners and just a few sam-

ples of their work.

Another group of pictures that you are

sure to find fun and interesting are from sev-

eral events that were held this past month.

Colorful shots from last month’s Confetti

fashion show are on pages 28 and 29, while

shots of poolside fun from the recent resi-

dent pool party can be found on page 27.

Resort Services Program Coordinator, Bev

Chandley, did an amazing job behind the

camera with her photo essay

recap of the recent resident trip

to Washington, D.C.

Another series of stories

that we hope will be of interest

to you are related to the serious

subject of heart health. Two inspirational

individuals, Lex Roulston, resident of

Parkwood, and Mary Franklin, Resort

Services manager, are making a difference

as their share their personal experiences

with others. Their stories begin on page 4.

Plus, two other stories that we think

will touch your heart are the article you will

find on the next page about the Huggie

Hearts group here at Shell Point, which

recently passed an amazing milestone when

they created their 13,000th pillow for the

cardiac patients of Gulf Coast Medical

Center and the Tale of Two Smocks about

Pat Straup and her dedicated service to not

one, but two, auxiliaries. You’ll find that

tale on page 12.

It’s MayBy Lynn Schneider, Editor

A word fitly spoken islike apples of gold in

pictures of silver.Proverbs 25:11 (KJV)

On a daily basisShell Point is abuzzwith a plethora of vol-unteer activities, groupsand programs — one ofwhich is Huggie Hearts,makers of little pillowsthat serve a very specialpurpose.GulfCoastMedicalCenter

cardiac patients are the recip-ients of the pillows and usethem during their recovery asthey recuperate from heartsurgery. The pillows givethem an object to hug whichstrengthens the musclesresponsible for coughing andexpelling harmful fluid fromthe patient’s lungs. The factthat the pillows display theshape of a heart is a wonderfulbonus as the Shell Point vol-unteers send loving wishesalong with each pillow.

“The patients who receive pillows are soexcited to know that volunteers worked dili-gently to give them a thoughtful gift to helpthem through a tough ordeal,” said JudyBolton, current Huggie Hearts Group Leader.

“I recently met a resident at ShellPoint who still has her HuggieHeart pillow from 20 years ago. Ithas meant so much to her, and shestill remembers the great feelingshe had in receiving that gift.”

Shell Point resident HebeHenderson started the Huggie

Hearts group in 1989.Reaching the 13,000thpillow has been a reward-ing process for the residentvolunteers.

“Volunteering is a giftto the community and therewards are profound,” saidSusan Crowe, the director

of volunteer resources and auxiliarydevelopment for Gulf CoastMedical Center. “TheHuggie Hearts programis a wonderful exampleof how volunteeringcan truly make a differ-ence in the lives of oth-ers.”

“To know that13,000 pillows havebeen created by thisamazing group of vol-unteers to make apatient’s stay at the hos-

pital a little easier makes me seehow generous and kind strangerscan be to one another,” she added.

The 13,000th pillow will beon display in the Gulf CoastMedical Center to honor themany years and pillows that havebeen given to cardiac patients.

Arbor residents Janet Plume,Betty Muench, Martha Ryckman,WinonaWhitehead, andVirginiaBrown, assisted Judy Bolton withthe stuffing of the 13,000thHuggie pillow.

Get InvolvedEven as Huggie Hearts provides hope to

the surrounding community, it also serves asa time to socialize with friends and neigh-bors. Whether you have a background inneedlepoint, or just want to take part in thiswonderful cause, everyone is welcome toparticipate in the Huggie Hearts group.

The group meets each Wednesday from10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Arbor third floordiscussion room.

Winona Whitehead addstuffing to a pillow. JudyBolton, the current groupleader of Huggie Hearts,

stitches the 13,000thpillow.

13,000th Time is a Charm!Sewing Group Sends Hugs to Cardiac Patients

Huggie HeartsGroup ReachesMilestone

Hebe Hendersonfounded the

group in 1989.

Staff of the Gulf Coast Medical Centergathered to receive the 13,000th pillow from

Huggie Hearts group leader Judy Bolton.

L-R: Susan Crowe, Director,Volunteer Resources &Auxiliary Development for Gulf Coast Medical Center;

Nancy Stanfield, President of Gulf Coast Medical CenterAuxiliary; Judy Bolton, Shell Point resident; and June

Schneider, RN, Gulf Coast Nursing Director.

Volunteering is a gift to the communityand the rewards are profound.

— Susan Crowe, Director Volunteer Resources Gulf Coast Medical Center

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S P E C I A L I S T


Shell Point employee, MaryFranklin, recently participated inthe American Heart Association’s

GoRed ForWomen fashion show and lunch-eon, which featured survivors of serious heartconditions as models. Mary and her daughterMorgan walked the runway together sinceboth share the same serious heart condition.

As aging progresses, there is an elevatedrisk of certain health concerns, such as heartdisease and stroke. But as Resort ServicesManagerMary Franklin discovered, age is notalways a factor in heart health.

In high school, Mary was a perfectlyhealthy varsity athlete who excelled in cross-country track, when she began suddenlyexperiencing repeated seizures at age sixteen.The sound of a ringing phone would send herheart into tachycardia, or irregular heartrhythms. For over a year, doctors struggledto diagnose her condition, checking for

everything ranging from anorexia to epilepsy.Throughout the slew of tests and procedures,Mary recalls spending many a sleepless nightbattling the unknown. “I made several ERtrips that year. My parents knew to take mein right away. My symptoms were very dan-gerous – we just wanted a diagnosis.”

Finally, a doctor found a prolonged qTwave inMary’s heart during an EKG, indica-tive of “faulty electrical wiring,” leading himto suspect Long qT syndrome (LQTS).

The Mayo Clinic defines LQTS as aheart rhythm disorder that can potentiallycause fast, chaotic heartbeats. The rapidheartbeats caused by ventricular fibrillation,or uncoordinated contractions of the heartmuscle, may lead to fainting or seizures. Insome cases, the heart’s rhythm may beat soerratically that it can cause sudden death.

Mary participated in several Long qTstudies through theMayo Clinic, including a

genetic test to find themutated gene causingthe disorder. In 2002,the clinic found that herHerg gene was mutated,a condition passed downto her daughterMorgan.TheHergmutation putsboth Mary and Morganat risk. They take Betablockers to prevent achaotic heart rhythm, orarrhythmia. Some peo-ple with LQTS alsoneed an implantabledevice to control theheart’s rhythm and toguard against unex-pected complications.

After Morgan’sbirth, Mary’s risksincreased and she had adefibrillator implanted. Itwas a blessing that shedid, because when herdaughter was threemonths old, a late night

phone call put her into another episode andit took her defibrillator three shocks to puther heart back into rhythm.

Mary and Morgan don’t let this heartconcern slow them down, and they both livevery fulfilling and energetic lives. They areliving role models, encouraging everyone tobetter educate themselves on a healthylifestyle and enjoying each moment to thefullest. Mary enjoys participating in 5k funruns, while Morgan can wiz through a play-ground like any other four year old – some-times faster! With the help of medication,defibrillators, and proper supervision, theycan live a full life while fighting a potentiallyfatal heart disorder.

“All we have been through makes meappreciate every moment and every day.Time is very precious, and priorities havecertainly shifted,” said Mary, whose favoriteactivities include boating with her husband,Tony, reading books to her daughter anddoing anything outdoors.

“Morgan and I were honored to supportand promote the efforts of the AmericanHeart Association by participating in theGo Red for Women event. The researchand awareness efforts of the organizationhave certainly had a successful impact in ourlives and we wanted to give back,” saidMary Franklin.

The luncheon’s keynote speaker, DebraTownsend of the Care Advocacy Foundationand Institute, in Washington, D.C., empha-sized the importance of education and givingback to the community. Participants enjoyeda healthy lunch, followed by a fashion showhighlighting the color red.

Each of the fashion show models were featuredin posters which where put up around the eventto tell individual survivor stories.

Mary Franklin and her four-year old daughter, Morgan, walked thecatwalk together in the Go Red for Women Fashion Show.

Shell Point EmployeeMary Franklin

“Goes Red”for Heart Health AwarenessCampaignB Y J E S S I C A C L A R K , C O M M U N I C A T I O N S S P E C I A L I S T


There’s nothing more frightening thanthinking you might be having a heartattack. But thanks to a generous gift in2007 from two Shell Point residents, Lexand Eileen Roulston, Lee MemorialHealth Park was able to add a special car-diac unit to help medical staff determinewhether a heart attack is imminent andreact quickly and effectively. TheRoulstons realized the need for such a unitfollowing Lex’s own personal experiencewith heart disease.

Don’t Ignore the Signs“I did all the things that you shouldn’t

do,” said Lex. “My heart symptoms startedwhen I was in the UK on a vacation, but Iignored them and didn’t tell my wife any-thing about them. Once we returned toFlorida, I was out riding on my bicycleand it happened again— this time, whenI got home, Eileen convinced me to go tothe emergency room where I had acatharization.”

Eileen recalls that day. “The nurse

and the doctor came out andsaid that he had to have bypasssurgery,” said Eileen. “Welooked at one another andsaid, ‘Okay, fine.’” In 2001,Lex underwent quintuplebypass surgery at Lee Mem-orial Health Park.

“Two months after I left

the hospital, I got involved incardiac rehabilitation and ther-apy as part of my recoveryprocess,” continues Lex.

“Inspired by the supporthe received from family andfriends, he reached out tohelp other patients and theirfamilies who faced similar car-diac problems.

Giving BackHe founded the South Fort Myers’

chapter of a national organizationknown as “Mended Hearts.” Both Lexand his wife Eileen volunteer with thelocal chapter, which has more than100 members and 25 certified volun-teers who offer care to families andpatients during heart surgery and therecovery process.

Lex is also very active in theAmerican Heart Association organi-zation, helping them to raise funds forresearch, and to educate others on thebenefits of living a healthy lifestyle.Lex puts together a team every year to

participate in the Annual American HeartAssociation Heart Walk. Last year, heraised the most money for the AmericanHeartWalk in Lee County! “I just felt I had

Lex and Eileen Roulston:Passing it OnShell Point Residents Help Cardiac PatientsB Y L Y N N S C H N E I D E R , A V P M A R K E T I N G A N D C O M M U N I C A T I O N S

Lee Memorial Health Park honored theRoulstons at a luncheon in 2007 in recognitionof their generous donation to help establish theCardiac Decision Unit.Their son David Roulstonand daughters Diane Roulston Hancock andDorothy Roulston Caldwell were among thefriends and family who attended the event whichwas hosted by Jim Nathan, President and CEOof Lee Memorial Health System.

“I have learned that you canlead a very active live afterby-pass surgery, and I passthat on to everyone.”

— Lex Roulston, Parkwood

The Roulstons havechanged their routine toinclude more exercise andbetter eating habits.

The 2010 annual Shell Point PhotoShow surpassed the records fromevery other show to date, wowing residents,employees, and visitors, and making thisyear’s photo show a stunning success.

Resort Services collected 292 photo-graphs from Shell Point photographers andarranged them for display in the ResidentActivity Center. Residents were invited tobrowse the entries of 67 resident photogra-phers, the largest number in Shell Pointphoto show history!

Winnerswere named in eleven categories:1. The Shell Point Community2. Scenery at Shell Point3. Wildlife at Shell Point4. Friends, Families, Children, and Pets5. Fun and/or Festive Events6. Still Life, Portrait, andAbstract Photos7. Nature Elsewhere8. Wildlife Elsewhere9. Travel USA10. Travel Elsewhere11. All Time Favorites

Snapshot

Jack Krug (Eagles Preserve) won firstplace at the Shell Point photo show for hispicture, Stables at Schleissheim Palace. Thepicture was taken near his daughter’s homein Oberschleissheim, Germany. TheSchleissheim palace, modeled after Ver-sailles, boasts gardens, fountains, and walk-ing paths. “We went for a stroll,” Jackrecounts, “and came upon these stables.The floors were ceramic tile, absolutelygorgeous. You could live inside where thehorses were stabled! The scene caught myeye, with the trees framing the creek, andI popped the picture. I was quite satisfiedwith it, and tomy fortunate surprise, some-one else thought it was something, too! I’mthrilled!” Jack hasn’t submitted an entry toa photo show for forty years.

Jack Krug

Mary McCoy Frank Moore Dorothy Erickson

Lucille Peterson

Les Davidson

Picture PerfectPicture Perfect2010 Shell Point

PhotoShowwas


Snapshot

First, second, and third place winners foreach category, along with 27 total honorablementions, were chosen by anonymous judgesfrom outside Shell Point.

Many new photographers impressedjudgeswith their know-how, and familiar pho-tographers nabbed several first place ribbons.

Many thanks go to Photo Club mem-bers Ted Boynton (Macoma) and GeorgeBail (Lucina), who helped in the organiza-tion, presentation, and logistics of theevent. Volunteers also framed and hungentries for display and helped with the event

set-up and take-down.“I always look forward to the Annual

Photo Show,” Resort Services ManagerMary Franklin shared. “This particularevent is so dynamic because everyone canparticipate, whether they are a novice or aprofessional photographer. All it takes isone good shot!”

While we couldn’t show all the winningphotos here, residents can visit www.shell-point.net to view a gallery of all first place,second place, third place, and honorablemention ribbon winners.

Mary McCoy

Frank Moore

DeeWhited

Mary McCoy (Harbor Court) is a self-described serious photographer, and wontwo first place prizes in the Photo Showthis year, for Storm Over the Woodlandsand Daisy Swirl. Mary’s love of nature andlandscape photography is rooted in herchildhood on a small farm in Illinois, tak-ing pictures from a young age. Recently,she has enjoyed learning about manipulat-ing photographs on the computer fromphotography classes at Shell Point. “I’m soblessed to be here, especially with a pho-tography club and darkroom. I say I’ve got-ten spoiled!” Mary shared.

Albert Myers

David Pavey

JohnBailey

David Pavey

Lyle Labour

Les Davidson

Sallie Rich

Robert Mikes

Frank Moore

Les Davidson (Eagles Preserve)enjoys photographing the interesting thingshe sees while traveling abroad andwon firstplace for two of these photos. One shot wasof Iguzu Falls, which is located at the cross-roads of Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. “Itook numerous photographs from everyangle, but the Brazil side had the best view.”

Even after winning two first placeprizes in the photo show, Les describes hispassion for photography as “a hobby.”Throughout his life, he invested time in hispursuit of that perfect picture. “WheneverI saw a traveling workshop by a good pho-tographer, I made it a point to get there.They are very intense. Often you get upearly and go to bed late, but it pays off.”Throughout the course of his life, Les hasstudied under a host of professional pho-tographers, most notably Ansel Adams.

Snapshot

Sallie Rich (Tellidora), awarded firstplace for her photograph Green-BackHeron, has never taken a photographyclass in her life. “When I was seven, I wasgiven a plastic Brownie camera for mybirthday. I loved to take pictures of myplaymates. I’ve always taken photographssince,” Sallie shared. To snap her win-ning photo, she knelt and scooted alongthe side of the pond behind the ResidentActivity Center until she was close to theheron. “The sun was low, catching themaroon on the feathers of the bird. I tookmore than forty pictures – the bird wasvery cooperative. He was completely ab-sorbed in his search for food.”


And theWinners are…

Award Photographer Title

Category 1 Shell Point Community1st Lucille Peterson Christmas in Lakewood

2nd Ann Hermann Posing for the Suzy Q IV

3rd Phyllis Ingalls Reflections

Category 2 Scenery at Shell Point1st Mary McCoy Storm Over Woodlands

2nd Les Davidson Sunrise Golf

3rd Susan Schmitt Ice Plant

Category 3 Wildlife at Shell Point1st Sallie Rich Green Back Heron

2nd Les Davidson Peek-A-Boo River Otters

3rd Dorothy Erickson Wood Storks At Woodlands

Category 4 Friends, Families, Children & Pets1st Frank Moore Cute Carter

2nd Dee Whited Dog Paddle

3rd Sallie Rich Loving Hands

Category 5 Fun and/or Festive Events1st Jane Hoden Jolly Rodger

2nd Jane Hoden Tribute to Dawn

3rd Dee Whited In-Flight Homecoming

Category 6 Still Life, Portrait & Abstract1st Mary McCoy Daisy Swirl

2nd Robert Mikes Pears

3rd Charlotte Baker Pensive

Category 7 Nature Elsewhere1st Les Davidson Iguzu Falls – Brazil

2nd Ellen Chrouch Welcome Sweet Spring!

3rd Frank Moore Dragonflies

Category 8 Wildlife Elsewhere1st Les Davidson Frigate Bird and Chick

2nd Bill Redeker Wedding Dress

3rd Frank Moore Grouchy Gorilla

Category 9 Travel U.S.A.1st Frank Moore Disney World

2nd Paul Goodwin A Capital Rainbow

3rd Catherine Stafford Lunch on the Patio Grounds

Category 10 Travel Elsewhere1st Jack Krug Stables at Schleissheim Palace

2nd Albert Myers Through the Window

3rd Mary McCoy Hacienda

Category 11 All Time Favorites1st Jim Norris Ascending Mt. Blanc

2nd Herb Sklar Stained Glass Music

3rd Judith Howe Uptown Nola

Dee Whited

Residents Find Shell Point Picture Perfect!

CharlotteBaker

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Phyllis Ingalls


The Academy at Shell Point contin-ues with a wide variety of life-longlearning classes and speakers.

COFFEE WITH A NEIGHBORIn May, Shell Point will celebrate the

Passport to the World theme of LatinAmerica with a talk by Dr. David Howard(Eagles Preserve) on Monday, May 10.David will share the experience and expert-ise he has gained while serving in leader-ship and consulting positions with LatinAmerica Mission since 1958.

COMMUNITY OPPORTUNITYHow does the new health care legisla-

tion affect us here in Lee County? OnFriday, May 14, our community speakerSally A. Jackson, System Director ofCommunity Projects Lee Memorial HealthSystem, will discuss this in her presentationCommunity Health Visioning.

FOR THE LOVE OF LEARNINGWe begin the month with our favorite

word etymology class, Anatomy of Words,on May 3. If you enjoy the mystery, originand evolution of the English language this isthe class for you.

Phil Hilton (Rosemont) will share hisexpertise in watercolor painting with thosewho never thought they could paint in AWatercolor Experience. There is a sessiononce a week for four weeks beginning May6. You can sign up for one or all sessions;either way you leave with a finished projecteach time.

Whatever happened to Amelia Earhart?Donald Moyer Wilson (Turban) presents afascinating account of the mystery as he dis-cusses his book, Amelia Earhart: LostLegend, on May 7.

We have found a way to welcome newstudents of hand drumming as we offer moredrumming experience to our continuing stu-dents in Hand Drumming Fun WithBongo Man the first Saturday of eachmonth in the summer Academy. The firstfifteen minutes will explore a theme withinstruction, followed by drumming fun forall. Sign up for one, two or all three sessions.

Local author Robert N. Macomber willreturn to Shell Point on May 24 with hisnewest book,The Darkest Shade of Honor.This thriller has something for everyone asit is set in New York City, Havana, KeyWest, Tampa, Sarasota and the islands ofSouthwest Florida. His hands-on research is

as fascinating as the story he tells. You won’twant to miss this opportunity to hear aboutboth, and then have the opportunity to buya signed edition!

Creative writing instructor HallieCerrino, Ed. M. Harvard Graduate Schoolof Education returns with her populareight-weekCreative Writing course begin-ning on May 27. This trimester she adds anew eight-week class beginning May 25entitled a “Snapshot: Technique for JumpStarting Your Memoirs.” This class givesyou a whole new way of getting started withthose memoirs your family has been wait-ing for.

LEGACY SEMINARTimothy A. Stephenson, Chartered

Financial Consultant and ExecutiveDirector of the Legacy Foundation at ShellPoint, tells us more about the great resourceavailable right here at Shell Point inIntroducing the Legacy Foundation.

MIND, BODY AND SPIRITLevel one and level two of Balance

Plus! Balance & Mobility Training; PilatesStretch; Pilates Chair, and Zumba resumein the first week of May. Led by Shell PointPersonal Trainer, Lynne Fraser, the balanceclasses last a full twelve weeks (the entiretrimester), to give you the opportunity tobuild upon the strengths you gain. Each ofthe other classes begin again each month sothat you can be more flexible in your sched-uling.

Join Cognitive Fitness Facilitator, LynnWallen, Ph.D., as she presents a new seriesof brain fitness classes this summer. The firstclass, Better Sleep, onMay 26, explores theimportant link between sleep and memory.

For National Meditation Month, Dr.Sue Stranahan, Director of the Departmentof Spiritual Services, shares with us thehealth benefits as well as the spiritual devel-opment this discipline develops with herclassMeditation on May 13.

Dave Kelly, Associate Publisher ofMature Lifestyles magazine promised he

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

Learn SomethingNew This Summer!Explore Creative Writing, Watercolors, Gmail and More


would return to share the proactive programon positive aging,Aging To Perfection. Onthree Tuesdays, beginning May 18, Davewill share tips, strategies and giveaways toemphasize the concepts he presents.

Shell Point residents will again have theopportunity to become hospice trained vol-unteers right here in our own communitywith Hospice Training For Volunteers,which begins on May 20.

ACADEMY ON THE GOOur popular education field trips led by

Shell Point Program Coordinator BevChandley take us near, and a little bit far.On May 3, we have the Babcock RanchWildlife Tour in the Punta Gorda area for aninety minute swamp buggy tour to explorethe birds, animals, plants and cattle andhorses that are raised on the ranch.Discovering the Cape Coral HistoricalMuseum on May 27 explores the history ofa nearby community.

COMPUTER COLLEGEThe first new one-session class this sum-

mer, taught by Richard Maass (Rosemont)takes place on May 7, Getting a GmailAccount. The first new two-session class,taught by Megs Singer (Tellidora),Keyboard Typing, begins May 21. Helpwith Hotmail by Richard Nelson(Lakewood) begins on May 3. He alsoteaches Help with Yahoo Email beginningMay 17 and Managing the ApplicationsSoftware on Your Computer beginningMay 12. The Power of Right Clicking XPbegins May 4 taught by Dean Traxler(Rosemont). He will then teach ThePower of Right Clicking Vista on May 13.Printing Photos from Email begins May 13,taught by Penny Modrich (Nautilus).

A new class by Albert Myers (Junonia)will begin on May 25, Doing GenealogyResearch. Cle Keeley (Periwinkle) teaches athree-session series, Designing and MakingGreeting Cards on the Computer, begin-ning May 4. Richard Nelson (Lakewood),Don Butzin (Harbor Court) and Lou Gerig(Lakewood) will teach a four session courseonBasic Computer Management beginningMay 8. Emily Kletzien (Periwinkle) will offerBrain Fitness Using Nintendo and BigBrain Academy beginning May 4. On May19, Bill Davis (Junonia) will teach a class onthe OOMA Telephone System. DentonSmith (Oakmont) will teach how to organ-ize your stuff with Files, Folders, & FlashDrives Plus Copy, Cut and Paste beginningMay 25 and a second class May 28.

At least once a week I find myself in con-versation with someone who in response tosomething said replies, “I didn’t realize the LegacyFoundation does that!” While many at Shell Pointknow us as the source for Academy financial seminars,a resource for sound financial advice and a helpful lis-tening ear, there is much more to your multi-servicefoundation right here at Shell Point.

Join us as we explore the many services offered bythe Legacy Foundation, introduce the staff, and show how the LegacyFoundation has designed its many services to meet the ever changingneeds of Shell Point residents.

Introducing…The Legacy FoundationWe provide services you may notbe aware of. Be sure to make

full use of this valuable resource.

Wednesday, May 5 • 10:00 a.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDL

Presented by: Timothy A. Stephenson, ChFCExecutive Director, The Legacy

Foundation at Shell Point

The LegacyIt’s Your Resource

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

Resident DonMoyer Wilson

presents his bookabout Amelia

Earharton May 7.

Author RobertMacomber

discusses hiscurrent thriller, TheDarkest Shade ofHonor on May 24.

Dave Kelly, fromMature Lifestyles

magazine, presentsa 3-part class

called Aging toPerfection

beginning May 3.

Computer Collegeinstructor and

resident RichardMaass teachesGetting a Gmail

Account on May 7.

Academy on the Go heads to Babcock Ranchon May 3, for a swamp buggy tour of the naturalareas that are home to diverse flora and fauna.

TimothyStephenson

AcademyHighlights


Pat StraupFinds Life

EnrichmentServing in Two

Auxiliaries

there are times when a simplecolor can make you feel better.In the Larsen Pavilion, that color

is blue— the distinctive color of the smocksworn by more than 200 volunteers of theLarsen Pavilion Auxiliary.Auxiliary volunteers add a vital personal

touch to life at the Larsen Pavilion, such ashelping with activities, distributing mail,offering friendly visits, repairing wheel-chairs, and more.

That same caring volunteer spirit canbe seen in other healthcare facilities. Forexample, Cape Coral Hospital (CCH)

organizes more than 1,200 volunteers toperform similar tasks in a hospital setting.Cape Coral Auxilians are easily identifiedby their pink smocks.

But for Pat Straup of Macoma, it’s notthe color of the smock but the love and carebehind it. Not only does she volunteer inboth pink and blue smocks, she has alsoserved as the president of both Auxiliaries.

Discovering the Pink SmockJim and Pat Straup moved from New

Jersey to Cape Coral in 1985. Pat knewexactly what she wanted to do in her retired

life – work in a hospital. “Growing up Iwanted to be a nurse,” recalls Pat, “but at thispoint I knewwhat I wanted to do was volun-teer at a hospital.”

She wouldn’t have to wait long for herchance. While visiting her church’s thriftshop, she spotted someone wearing anunusual pink smock — the uniform of theCape Coral Hospital Auxiliary. “I went overand I talked to her, and she told me aboutthe Auxiliary,” says Pat. “I think I went overthere the next day and signed up.”

Pat first went to work with transporta-tion, moving patients in wheelchairs and

A Tale ofTwo Smocks


gurneys from their rooms to variousother parts of the hospital, such asthe X-ray department or the dis-charge desk. “When a patient wasbeing discharged, that was the besttime,” says Pat, “because they hadgotten well and were going home.”

One volunteer commitment ledto many. Pat helped organize one ofthe CCH Auxiliary’s main fundrais-ing efforts — an annual bazaar,where Auxilians would sell decorative itemsthat they had made. “We would raise thou-sands of dollars for the hospital, just throughthese handmade items,” she says. She alsowas called upon to decorate the hospital atChristmas, decking the halls with wreathsand bows that she still makes to this day.

She also became membership chair-man, interviewing potential new volunteersto determine whether their skills could beput to use in the hospital. “I loved that,”says Pat. “After I got through with them,they were convinced they were going tojoin!”

Debbie Schuyler, volunteer director atCCH, agrees: “You can’t say ‘no’ to Pat!” Bythe time Debbie joined CCH in 1990, Pat

was president of the Auxiliary; the two ofthem grew to be close friends and haveworked closely ever since. “Pat and I workedto move the Auxiliary in a forward motion.We’ve had some great people, whom I’veenjoyed and stayed friends with. Twenty

years later, here we are!”Recently whenDebbie

decided to retire from herposition, she invited “St.Pat” (Pat’s nickname) tovisit CCH and reminisce.Pictures on the Auxiliary’s walls showcasedsome of the many fun events the two hadorganized, with costumes and holidaythemes. But every event had the same pur-pose: to create a more enriching experiencefor patients.

Through fundraising and volunteering,the CCHAuxiliary has helped to build newbuildings and purchase state-of-the-artequipment. They’ve even funded a fully-stocked medical library, so that medical per-sonnel can do their research on site.

“It’s been very rewarding gratifying and

inspiring,” says Debbie. “The volunteers arewhat kept me going all these years; they arethe most wonderful people you’d ever wantto meet. Anybody who donates their timefreely is the kind of person I’d like to sur-round myself with in life.”

A Perfect FitWhen the Straups

moved to Shell Point in2000, the PavilionAuxiliary seemed custom-made for Pat. “I was sohappy we moved intoMacoma, which is rightnext to the Pavilion,” saysPat. “I can get over therein two shakes of a lamb’s

tail and work with people. I joined rightaway, and within six months I was on theboard, and then I became President.” Inaddition to her tenure as President, Pat alsoworked hands-on with several other com-mittees, including her current favorite: mak-ing floral arrangements for all the desks andcommon areas.

“When I first met Jim and Pat, I knewright away I needed her in the Auxiliary,”said Teri Kollath, Shell Point’s director ofvolunteer services. “She works well witheveryone — a real can-do, cheerful, let’s-

just-get-it-done person. Her heart was inserving.”

She has since handed over the gavel,and is now past president of bothAuxiliaries.But you can’t keep her fromwalking the hallsof CCH or the Larsen Pavilion. “The LarsenPavilion just wouldn’t be the same placewithout volunteers,” says Pat.

To potential volunteers, Pat can testifythat you receive just as much as you give toothers. “When it’s time for me to work in theLarsen Pavilion, I might feel bad, or notwant to go,” she says. “But afterwards, whenI come home, I feel great. It’s like exercise:when you don’t feel like exercising is exactlywhen you should go, because you always feelgreat when you come home.”

“It’s the gift that I get from volunteer-ing. I don’t even think about what I do foranybody else. Volunteering keeps me alivein a very special way.”

She always knew what she wanted todo in her retirement: Work in a hospital.

What started as a professional relationshipblossomed into a life-long friendship withDebbie Schuyler, the director of volunteerresources and auxiliary staff at Cape CoralHospital.

Pat began volunteering at Cape Coral Hospital (pink smock) in 1990. Pat often transported patients inwheelchairs and gurneys during her volunteer work with CCH transportation department. Uponmoving to Shell Point in 2000, Pat began volunteering with the Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary (blue smock)and served as Pavilion Auxillary president during the 2003-2004 term.


Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Alex Sink Visits Shell Point

On Monday, March 22, DemocraticFlorida Gubernatorial Candidate AlexSink visited Shell Point to discuss theupcoming election for governor, field ques-tions about her campaign for office, andpresent solutions to the financial crisis inFlorida. Several hundred guests filled theauditorium, from ShellPoint residents tolocal dignitaries, rep-resenting all politicalparties and affiliations.Sink discussed the

three R’s that she seesas necessary for oureconomy: Revive,Remake, and Reform.She also wants to makesure that tax money will be used as invest-ments in our public education system,because she says that is one way to helpremake the future economy.

Elected as Florida’s CFO in 2006, Sinkhas led the charge to cut wasteful govern-ment spending and stand up for Florida’sconsumers. Sink discussed the programs

that she has created since taking office asCFO, such as “Safeguard Our Seniors,”aimed at protecting the elderly from finan-cial fraud. Her workshops have helpedFlorida seniors recover nearly $9 millionand put scammers behind bars.

Another program that she createdfocused onmaking surethat veterans receivedas many benefits aspossible. To do this,she took the existingprocess for Driver’sLicense Renewals andadded one section forindividuals to markwhether they were aveteran. This program

cost nothing to incorporate and allows forveterans to receive information in the mailabout benefits that they may be eligible for.

“I believe that my background andexperience are what is needed for the officeof Governor, and I am bringing businessexperience to the table, not just a politicalcareer,” said Sink.

Early in the year, theAmerican Health CareAssociation announced the2010 National NursingHome Week theme wouldbe: “Enriching Every Day.”

The Larsen Pavilion,along with all other nursingand rehabilitation facilitiesnationwide, will begin cele-brating on Mother’s Day, May 9, and willcontinue through May 15.

This year’s theme was selected to honorall of the staff who are “Enriching EveryDay” for others, thus adding value to lifeand overcoming many of the infirmities ofage and disability.

The American Health Care Associationwas founded in 1949 and is based in

Washington, D.C. They work withthe United States Congress and theFederal government to advocate forlong term care services.

This association is a non-profitfederation of affiliated state healthorganizations, that together repre-sent more than 10,000 non-profitand for-profit assisted living, nurs-ing facility, developmentally-dis-

abled, and sub-acute care providers that carefor more than 1.5 million elderly and dis-abled individuals throughout the U.S.

National Nursing Home Week isobserved annually in May, and begins onMother’s Day.

This year’s theme, “Enriching EveryDay”definitely blends with our mission and corevalues of: caring for, serving and satisfying.

Over the last five years, the LarsenPavilion has chosen to celebrate nurses allweek long, during National Nursing HomeWeek, with various fun-filled events thatrecognize each department and all of thevarious staff members who work within thebuilding.

During this week we will recognizemedical staff, nurses, C.N.A.’s, therapists,resident and family services staff, house-keepers, maintenance staff, unit secretaries,nutrition services staff, dieticians, activitiesstaff, and all others who work diligentlyevery day to bring the best of care and serv-ices to our residents.

I hope that you will be a part of this cel-ebration in May 2010 and help us to con-tinue “Enriching Every Day!”

Celebrating National Nursing HomeWeek

Enriching Every DayB Y S H E R R Y B R O W N , D I R E C T O R O F L O N G T E R M C A R E

Residents engaged in a question andanswer session after Sink’s speech.

During her presentation, Florida CFO, Alex Sink,discussed some of the challenging economicissues she has faced in Tallahassee since 2006.


At 92, King’s Crown resident MargaretHoorneman inspires everyone toremember that they are never too young tofollow their dreams. This summer, her adap-tation of Charles Dickens’Great Expectationswill premiere as a full-blown pro-duction at the Tony-award win-ning Utah Shakespearean Festival.

Margaret’s background andexperience as a playwright isrooted in teaching literature in theIowa Public School System formore than 40 years. Havingtaught Dickens, and particu-larly Great Expectations, she became inti-mately acquainted with his writing. Alwaysa theater maven, Margaret contends thatGreat Expectations really lends itself to the

classic American musical in its story andstructure.

About two years ago, a workshop sam-pling of the play showed at the ArcadeTheatre in downtown Fort Myers. After an

overwhelmingly enthusiastic recep-tion, the producers took the show tothe road and began performing theplay in Los Angeles. In the summerof 2008, the artistic team of theUtah Shakespearean Festival choseMs. Hoorneman’s play as the fea-tured musical of their venue!

The production premieres onFriday, July 9, in Cedar City, Utah, and runsthrough the end of August. If you are inter-ested in attending, visit www.greatexpecta-tionsmusical.com for more information.

During the first two weeks ofMarch, residents, patrons, friends,well-wishers, constant readers, andDVD viewers donated $25,216 to theShell Point Library annual fund drive.This year the number of donors toppedall the previous years’ records by 25 peo-ple, bringing the grand total of donorsup to 453! These 2010 results are espe-cially gratifying in this year of economicdistress and surpassed the dollars col-lected in 2009.

The Shell Point library has over 70volunteers, who work to ensure thatthe library meets the needs of the com-munity. Committees of these ShellPoint resident volunteers meet monthlyand select new books (both regular andlarge print), DVD’s, CD’s, audio books,newspapers, and financial publicationsto add to the collection.

The library is a welcoming place toobtain information and borrow books,as well as to view and listen to materi-als. No library card is needed, no latefines imposed; residents are urged tostop in and see what their contributionsprovided. The library’s main location isin the Island Resident Activity Center,with smaller library facilities in KingsCrown and the Arbor, and a GenealogyLibrary at the Woodlands.

The main library location is openMonday through Saturday from 9:30a.m. to 3:30 p.m. and on Sundays from2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Library EndsSuccessfulFund DriveB Y S A L L I E S O U L E ( J U N O N I A )

Resident’s GreatExpectations Met

Margaret Hoorneman(King’s Crown) Marilyn Hooper and Sallie Soule are pleased

with the results of the fund drive.

Charles Dicken’s classic Americanbook Great Expectations tackles anorphan boy’s coming of age in theearly 1800’s. The story has beenadapted for the stage as a musical.


SymphonyPops SeriesTransportation Cost: $30

Saturday, December 18, 2010Saturday, January 8, 2011Saturday, February 19, 2011Saturday, March 5, 2011Saturday, April 9, 2011

Symphony Masterwork/

Classical SeriesTransportation Cost: $30

Saturday, October 30, 2010Saturday, January 29, 2011Saturday, February 26, 2011Saturday, March 26, 2011Saturday, April 16, 2011

CommunityConcert SeriesTransportation Cost: $30

Tuesday, January 11, 2011Thursday, January 27, 2011Monday, February 28, 2011Sunday, March 13, 2011Monday, March 28, 2011

It’s time to sign up fortransportation service to theSouthwest Florida SymphonyandCommunityConcert Series atthe Barbara B.Mann PerformingArts Hall inFort Myers. Please note this is sign-up fortransportation only. You must purchase con-cert tickets on your own by calling either 418-1500 for the Symphony Pops Series and

Classical Series, or 939-3236 for theCommunity Concert Series.To sign up for transportation call

Resort Services at 454-2282 or 454-2054.Bus passes will be issued in the fall.

Please consider the following prior to sign-ing up for transportation:• Walking is involved from the bus to

the building.

• There are stairs and an elevator foraccess to seats located on the upperlevels.

• The Barbara B. Mann Performing ArtsHall does not provide wheelchairs.

Sign upnow!

Southwest Florida Symphony &Community Concert SeriesMake Your Plans for the Upcoming SeasonBY D I ANN E MOR TON , T R AN S POR TAT I ON AND R E SOU RC E S E RV I C E S MANAGE R

How are you doing with this year’sChristmas gift list? What do you mean— you haven’t started yet?

With all the economic stresses on

us this year, it just makes sense to

budget whatever items we can as

early as we can. So with that in

mind, this year’s Employee Christmas

Gift Fund Committee has an idea for

you to consider. Once you have

decided howmuchmoney you plan

to give to the Employee Christmas

Gift Fund, divide that amount by the

number of months left in this year.

When you have that number, ask the

Accounting Department to bill you

eachmonth for that amount on your

monthly Shell Point statement. Some

of our residents already do this and

they can tell you just how easy it

makes the giving.

To make it easy, we have sent a

letter to your home and included a

form to help get you started. If you

didn’t keep the form, just call the

Accounting Department and they

will help you get started.

See, wasn’t that easy? You are

now on your way with your Christmas

gift giving.

Remember, the best giftyou can give is your love.

— Employee Christmas Fund Committee

CHRISTMAS! Really? B Y K A T E M O N D E L L O , E A G L E S P R E S E R V E

Only 239 days untilChristmas!


For a special treat, plan on havingMother’s Day at the Palm Grill. ThePalm Grill will be serving a special Mother’sDay menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Start with

an appetizer such as an icecold Shrimp Cocktail or thepopular Palm GrillLobster Bisque. Specialentrees to include twin

Tournedos of Beef Tenderloin, fresh FloridaSnapper, Sea and Gulf (Chilean Sea Bassand Gulf Shrimp Scampi), and our classicWoodsong Chicken.

The Palm Grill will also be serving up

delectable homemade desserts with Mom inmind! Reservations are not accepted at thePalm Grill, however call-ahead seating isavailable by calling 454-2059.

Salad Bar and BuffetAnother great Mother’s Day dining

option is the Crystal Room, they will beoffering a wonderful Mother’s Day Brunch.Hungry for breakfast? Choose from brunchitems such as Eggs Benedict, omelettes pre-pared to order, and assorted fresh pastries.

Have an appetite for lunch? Indulge inthe Crystal’s brunch buffet which will

f e a t u r ePrime Riband Leg ofLamb at thecarving station,and dishes like SautéedChicken with Portabella Mush-rooms, the Citrus TarragonGrouper, and a variety of hot veg-etables. A large dessert buffet will sat-isfy your sweet tooth. All the ladies willreceive a flower in honor of Mother’s Day.The Crystal Room will be open from 10 a.m.until 2 p.m., and the buffet price is $19.95.

Featured Style:Lucy Skinner of Harbor CourtB Y R O B Y N C H U R C H , M A N A G E R O F T H E S A L O N

Lucy is an active woman enjoyingmuch of what Shell Point has to offer.Lucy enjoys her trips to the Salon for her hairappointments and anoccasional massage aspart of her busy schedule.Lucy prefers a modernstyle with easy care and aflare of individuality.

Lucy’s hair cut isachieved with relativelyequally lengthened layersthrough the crown sides and back abovethe occipital bone. The sides are longenough to cover the top of the ear. Thenape is tapered short and graduated up tothe longer length at the occipital. There isa blended area of weight at this area givingthe style a nice shape. Lucy has a soft wispybang to balance the shape of the style toLucy’s face shape.

Lucy’s hair is fine. Therefore, assistance

is needed for style support and longevity.Lucy’s style is supported by a permanent waveand styling aides to thicken the hair shaft.

The style is blown dry with a roundbrush and reinforced with a curling iron.The crown and sides are styled back andupward. The back is styled up and thenape is swept to one side followingLucy’s natural hair growth pattern. Thisasymmetrical flow gives Lucy the unique

flare she loves.Her hair color is nat-

ural and it is enhancedusing So Silver Shampooby Matrix to brighten.A nice natural darknessappears in the nape areagiving a nice shadow tothe neckline.

Lucy’s hair is versatile and – with a finalspritz of hair spray – she is ready to go out inthe Florida humidity.

Island and Arbor Salon Hours:Monday - Friday: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday: 8-12

For appointments call: 489-8400

Sunday,May 9Mother’s Day Dining

Two Great Options to Enjoy Sunday Brunch

HappyMother’s Day

Say You Care with a GiftCertificate Hand-Delivered!

All Mother’s Day Gift Certificates will behand delivered Friday, May 7th with a per-sonal message of your choice recited to aspecial mother, wife, woman or friend. Callthe Island Salon to make arrangements tobrighten the day of someone special.

15-minuteMassage

Complimentary ChairMassage for Women in May!Back by popular demand! We are happy tocelebrate the women of Shell Point by offer-ing 15-minute chair massages in the IslandSalon on Tuesday, May 4 and Tuesday,May 18. To avoid long wait times we aretaking appointments for this special treat youwon’t want to miss. Times are limited sodon’t delay, call 489-8400 ext.#1 today andreserve your time for 15 minutes of magic.

Walk The Beaches Of

Acapulco31- Day Walking ProgramWelcome to Mexico. This month’s walk willbegin in Mexico City. This city is the capitalof Mexico and the largest city Mexico has.We will head southwest to one of the oldestand most well known beach resorts,Acapulco. Acapulco became popular in the1950’s where it was a prime vacation spot forthe Hollywood’s rich and famous. Now it ismostly a local’s destination for a beach holi-day. It’s a one way trip of 190 miles. This isan individual challenge, walking or biking itall counts. Tracking sheets are located in thehealth club nearest you. Good Luck.

Academy

Latin AmericaMissionMonday, May 10, 10:00 a.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLDr. David Howard (EaglesPreserve) served as FieldDirector for Colombia andAssistantGeneral Directorof the Latin AmericaMission (1958 - 1967) andlater as President of theMission (1995 - 1999). Since then he hasserved on the board of directors of LatinAmerica Mission, and made many trips toLatinAmerica on their behalf. What a won-derful opportunity for us to celebrate LatinAmerica with the Passport program whilehearing of the challenges and rewards of Dr.Howard’s work. Sign up is required.

Cantina LaredoDinner OutingWednesday, May 12Bus pick-ups begin at 4:15 p.m.Cantina Laredo serves authentic Mexicandishes in a sophisticated atmosphere, makingit a perfect dinner outing for our Passport to

the World pro-gram. They alsooffer daily fishspecials, grilledchicken andsteaks comple-mented by their

signature sauces. The guacamole is the fresh-est around as they make it right before youreyes, and to your specifications! See theHappenings Calendar for details and sign-upinformation.

Latin BuffetThe Crystal RoomThursday, May 20Dinner: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Entertainment: 5:00 p.m. -7:00 p.mThe food is not the only thing sizzling atthe Crystal Dining room this night. From5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Shell Point’s ownMichael Anthony will be performing hisvibrant Nuevo Flamenco music on the gui-tar while you enjoy a mouth watering buf-fet. Enjoy dishes from Chili, Brazil andCuba, made by the Crystal’s great chefs allfor $14.95. Don’t forget to bring yourPassports to this festive event!


theWorld to You in 2010!

Passport to the WorldShell Point is Bringing

theWorld to You in 2010!

N E X T S T O P :

Be sure to bring your Passport to the World Travel Log toeach event you attend to receive your stamp credit for theevent. Don’t forget, by receiving one stamp per month, youwill be able to enter the Grand Prize drawing at the end ofthe year.


DemystifyingRevocable Living TrustsMany people have revo-cable living trusts as thecornerstones of their estate plans.A significant number of trustdocuments name the grantors ofthe trust as the initial trustee andoften name a spouse or other rel-ative as successor trustee.Administration of the trusts bythe trustee can be complex andrequires knowledge of trust lawand procedures.

There are many myths regarding howtrusts work. Issues regarding income andestate taxes, the benefits of avoiding pro-

bate, transitions to successortrustees and Florida trust laws areoften misunderstood by the pub-lic. Jeff Moes and Dick Riley ofFineMarkNational Bankwill dis-cuss and examine the myths andrealities to help guide those atten-dees who are considering the useof trusts in their estate plans.

The seminar is free; how-ever seating is limited and reser-

vations are required. To reserve your seat,please contact Jennifer Case at FineMarkby calling 461-5921. All are invited toattend.

Dick Riley,Executive V.P. of

FineMark NationalBank & Trust

RevocableLiving Trusts:Myths & Realities

Wednesday, June 210:00 a.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL

Presented by:RICHARD E. RILEY,

EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT OFFINEMARK NATIONAL BANK & TRUST

ANDJEFF MOES, EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENTAND CHIEF FIDUCIARY OFFICER OF

FINEMARK NATIONALBANK & TRUST

AnnualHurricaneSeminar

with MeteorologistDoppler Dave

Tuesday, May 410:00 am

Church Auditorium

AnnualHurricaneSeminar

with MeteorologistDoppler Dave

Tuesday, May 410:00 am

Church Auditorium

El Patio PeruvianRestaurant Lunch OutingFriday, May 21Bus pick- ups begin at 10:30 a.m.Celebrate LatinAmerica and head to El Patio

authentic Peruvianrestaurant for lunch!Reviewers say thisFort Myers restaurantis simple on the out-side but offers out-

standing Peruvian food at very reasonableprices. Don’t forget to bring your Shell Pointpassports for this “taste of Peru” passport

lunch outing. See the Happenings Calendarfor details and sign-up information.

Passport DVD

Ghosts ofMachu PicchuMonday, May 24 at 2:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLMachu Picchu is the most famous archaeo-logical ruin in the Western hemisphere andan iconic symbol of the power and engineer-ing prowess of the Inca. In the years sinceMachu Picchu was discovered by HiramBingham in 1911. There have been countless

theories about this Lost City of the Incans, yetit remains an enigma. NOVA joins a newgeneration of archaeologists as they probeareas of Machu Picchu that haven’t beentouched since the time of the Incas andunearth burials of the people who built thesacred site.

EXPLOREtheWORLD…without leaving home!

Upcoming Passport destinations includeExotic India, Sunny Greek Isles, African Adventure

and the beauty of North America

Mac Users Club:Thursday, May 61:15 p.m.Manatee Room/ISYour Mac offers Help at your fin-gertips! We will review this use-ful resource at themeeting and offer manyhelpful tips. Come early if youdesire personal support. See you there!

Mother’s Day TeaThursday, May 62:30 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLCost: $8.00 per personThere are few things as elegant as a formaltea party. Treat yourself to an afternoon ofluxury with finger sandwiches, scones, teaand petit fours all served in an atmosphere oflinen and lace, with soft music to sooth yoursenses. All you need to bring is your favoritetea cup and perhaps a hat. Be sure to attendthis wonderful event, created with all ourspecial mothers in mind.

Shell Point Market PlaceFriday, May 7, 14, 21 and 288:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.RAC/ISFresh andwholesome, locally grown foodwillbe brought to Shell Point each Friday morn-ing. Join your neighbors to peruse the selec-tion of seasonal fruits and vegetables, freshcut flowers, artisan breads, seafood, andmore.

Information Forum — “VisionEnrichment Group – Our Objectivesand Purpose”Saturday, May 810:00 a.m.Grand Cypress RoomFlorence Putman (EaglesPreserve), Volunteer chairof the Vision EnrichmentGroup will present theobjectives and purpose ofthe Vision EnrichmentGroup. The objectives areto bring the latest informa-tion concerning the care,treatment and aids available to improve thelifestyle of those with impaired vision, andalso to bring social activity, encouragement,and the realization that an improved lifestyleis possible through the aids and assistanceoffered. All are invited to attend to learn

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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more about the latest in technological assis-tance for those with impaired vision.

Saturday DVD:Billy the Movie (2008)Saturday, May 82:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLAn inspiration tobillions of peopleworldwide, BillyGraham is thecharismatic preacherwho became one of the most important fig-ures of 20th Century Christianity. Now dis-cover Billy as the earnest and promisingyoung man at the crossroads of faith anddoubt, ultimately favoring the moment ofdecision that gives way to history’s mostinfluential Evangelist.

Sunday Matinee Movie:The Lavender Hill MobSunday, May 93:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLSir Alec Guinness received his first Oscarnomination as best actor for his delightfulperformance asHenryHolland, ameek bankclerk who devises an ingenious plan to rob afortune in gold bullion from his own bank.But when Henry and his accomplice

(Stanley Hollowayof My Fair Lady)melt the gold intosouvenir EiffelTowers to smuggleinto France, thenthe perfect crimebecomes a disastrous

cockney of crooks, custom agents andBritishschoolgirls, all leading to some of the mosthilarious and unexpected surprises in crimi-nal history.

Marjorie Pesek – LayeredImagery WorkshopTuesday, May 111:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLCost: $95.00 per personFor the past twenty years,Marjorie Pesek hasbeen creating Layered Imagerymasterpieces.Marjorie’s technique includes a collageprocess using paper and photos and assem-bling them into a complete mosaic design.She will be presenting a three-hour work-shop which will include a display of her cur-

rent works, a PBS television interview and alive demonstration with instructions and allthe materials you will need to create yourown unique masterpiece.

Cantina LaredoDinner OutingWednesday, May 124:15 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)

Cantina Laredoserves authenticMexican dishes ina sophisticatedatmosphere, mak-ing it a perfect din-ner outing for ourPassport to theWorld program.

They also offer daily fish specials, grilledchicken and steaks complemented by theirsignature sauces. The guacamole is the fresh-est around as they make it right before youreyes, and to your specifications!

Ice Cream SocialThursday, May 132:00 p.m.Administration Courtyard/ISCost: $5.00Enjoy the spring air, ice creamand live entertainment underthe natural cabana at theAdministration Courtyard.The proceeds from this PavilionAuxiliary and Resort Servicesevent will benefit the Pavilion

building fund. Suncoast Brass will top off theevent with their excellent music.

Shell Point Photo ClubThursday, May 132:15 p.m.Manatee Room/ISThe ribbon winning photographs from the9thAnnual Shell Point Photo Showwill bepresented and discussed. Everyone is wel-come to attend.

Veterans’ Club MeetingFriday, May 1410:00 a.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLResident Don Randall (Palm Acres), tospeak on “The organization of the UnitedStates Congress and the need for citizeninput.” All veterans and spouses welcome.

Beach DayFriday, May 148:30 a.m. Island court pickup8:40 a.m. Woodlands pickup8:50 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup3:00 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $15.00(ice cream on your own)The beach weather is back!Gather up all those beachsupplies and join the groupfor a glorious day at Delnor-Wiggins State Park beachinNaples. A picnic lunchwill be served butsave room for an ice cream from the RoyalScoop Ice Creamery.

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Coconut Point MallSaturday, May 159:00 a.m. Island court pickup9:10 a.m. Woodlands pickup9:20 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup3:00 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $8.00 (lunch on your own)

Coconut Point Mall of Bonita Springs has110 stores and 27 restaurants - all surround-ing several acres of lakes with a board-walk. Coconut Point is the place for peopleto gather, shop, dine, work, or play in an open,Main Street-style shopping destination withMediterranean Revival-style architecture. Afull list of shops is available at BevChandley’soffice at the Resident Activity Center.

Calusa Landscapes withArchaeologist TheresaSchoberMonday, May 17Grand Cypress Room/WDL10:00 a.m.Theresa Schober is the Director of the FortMyers Beach Mound House Historic andArchaeological site. Theresa has studied thehistory and culture of the Calusa Indians formany years and will be coming to Shell Pointto share her expertise and give a presentationon the Calusa Landscapes. After the presen-tation Theresa will lead a trip over to theCalusaMound site here at Shell Point. Comefind outmore about the earliest of inhabitantsof Shell Point!

Latin BuffetThursday, May 20Dinner 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.Entertainment 5:00 p.m. to7:00 p.m.Crystal Dining Room/ISThe food is not the only thing sizzling at theCrystal Dining room this night. Shell Point’sownMichaelAnthonywill be performing hisvibrant Nuevo Flamenco music on the guitarwhile you enjoy a mouth watering buffet.Enjoy dishes from Chili, Brazil and Cuba allmade by the Crystal’s great chefs all for

$14.95. Don’t forget to bring your passports tothis festive event!

El Patio Peruvian Restaurant-Passport Lunch OutingFriday, May 2110:30 a.m. Island court pickup10:40 a.m. Woodlands pickup10:50 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup1:30 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $7.00 (lunch on your own)Celebrate LatinAmerica and headto El Patio authen-tic Peruvian restau-rant for lunch!Reviewers say thisFort Myers restau-rant is simple onthe outside butoffers outstandingPeruvian food atvery reasonable prices. Don’t forget to bringyour Shell Point passports for this “taste ofPeru” Passport lunch outing.

DVD – Ghosts ofMachu Picchu (2010)Monday, May 242:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLMachu Picchu is the most famous archaeo-logical ruin in theWestern hemisphere andan iconic symbol of the power and engi-neering prowess of the Inca. In the yearssince Machu Picchu was discovered byHiram Bingham in 1911, there have beencountless theories about this Lost City ofthe Incas, yet it remains an enigma. NOVAjoins a new generation of archaeologists asthey probe areas of Machu Picchu thathaven’t been touched since the time of theIncas and unearth burials of the people whobuilt the sacred site.

Naples Museum of ArtTuesday, May 258:00 a.m. Island court pickup8:15 a.m. Woodlands pickup8:25 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup2:30 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $18.00 (lunch on your own)Three exhibits will be featured during thisjaunt to the Naples Museum of Art. TheFlorida Contemporary 2010 exhibit charac-terizes the art work being created in the Statetoday. The Associated American Artists(AAA), Art by Subscription exhibit featuresover 70 etchings, wood engravings, aquatints,andmezzotints by approximately 49membersof the AAA. The AAAwas created to bringart to the masses in1933. The finalexhibit is FrenchTwist: Masterworksof Photographywhich features rarevintage prints fromthe golden age ofFrench Photography, 1900-1940. The groupwill enjoy a docent led tour before lunch atthemuseum café. Time for post lunch viewingand shopping at the museum store has beenscheduled in as well.

Signature Style EventRobb & StuckyTuesday, May 251:30 p.m.Grand Cypress RoomTake advantage of your outdoor living spaceby extending your interior design to the out-doors. Join Robb & Stucky licensed InteriorDesignerDomnickMinella andPatioGeneralManager Kim Southerland as they share thelatest trends in beautiful fabric and furnishingsthat can be used in the home or outdoors.

Library Book TalkTuesday, May 25, 2:15 p.m.Social Center/ISEmily Kletzien of PalmAcres will be present-ing Still Alice by Lisa Genova.The gripping novel tells thestory of a middle-aged Harvardprofessor who sees the life sheonce knew fade away becauseof the onset of dementia.Following the talk refresh-ments will be served.

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Mark Your Calendar

Sunday9:00 Christian Life Studies (WDL)9:15 Christian Life Studies (IS)10:15 Morning Worship1:15 Mixed Golf League3:00 Sunday Matinee Movie (May 9)6:15 Evening Worship

Monday7:30 Round Robin Mixed Doubles Tennis8:30 Woodlands Shell Point Striders8:45 Lap Robes (May 17)9:15 Billiards9:15 Pottery9:15 Shuffleboard10:15 Virtual Bowling10:30 Disciple Men’s Bible Study10:30 Suzy Q (May 3, 10)11:15 Beginner’s Table Tennis12:00 Mah-Jongg (Sabal Room/WDL)1:15 Scrabble1:15 Table Tennis1:15 Tone Chimes1:30 Model Train Room2:00 Bead Club3:15 Virtual Golf4:30 Bourne Jewelers6:45 Duplicate Bridge7:00 Pinochle (Sabal Rm/WDL)

Tuesday8:00 Round Robin Men’s Doubles Tennis8:00 Women’s Golf League8:15 Stamp Project (Stamp Room/IS)9:00 Bocce9:15 Open Painting Group10:15 Through The Bible10:15 Trim & Healthy (May 11)

10:30 Suzy Q12:45 Progressive Pairs’ Bridge12:50 Mixed Progressive Pairs’ Bridge1:15 The Rollicking Recorderists1:15 Knitters’ Group1:30 Stamp Project (Sabal Room/WDL)3:15 Virtual Tennis6:45 Hymn Sing (May 4)

Wednesday7:30 Round Robin Mixed Doubles Tennis7:45 Men’s Bible Study8:30 Woodlands Shell Point Striders9:00 Geraci Travel9:00 Watercolor Group9:45 Women’s Bible Study10:15 Model Yacht Club

(Commons Lake)10:30 Suzy Q (May 5)11:00 Computer Q & A (May 12/WDL)11:15 Computer Q & A (May 26/IS)1:00 Chess1:30 Model Train Room2:15 Knitters’ Anonymous (May 19)2:30 Jazz ‘N Stuff3:00 Bible Study (King’s Crown/IS)5:45 Village Church Choir Rehearsal7:15 Prayer & Praise

Thursday8:00 Men’s Golf League8:00 Round Robin Men’s Doubles Tennis9:30 Current Events10:00 Paddlers’ Club/IS10:30 Suzy Q (May 6)1:15 MAC Users Club (Apr 1)1:15 Mah-Jongg (Library Lounge/IS)1:15 SPOT Play Readers (May 6, 20)

2:15 Computer Club (May 20)2:15 Photo Club (May 13)4:00 Seamstress6:45 Pinochle (Manatee Room/IS)7:00 Trailblazers Bible Study

Friday7:30 Round RobinMixed Doubles Tennis8:00 Intrepid Bike Riders (May 14, 28)8:15 Stamp Project (Stamp Room/IS)8:30 Shell Point Market Place8:30 Woodland’s Shell Point Striders10:00 Genealogy (May 14)10:15 Inquiring Minds12:50 Mixed Progressive Bridge1:15 Quilters1:15 Table Tennis1:30 Model Train Room1:30 Vespers (Arbor/WDL)2:00 Euchre2:15 Art Club (May 21)2:45 Vespers (King’s Crown/IS)6:45 Game Night

Saturday8:00 Adopt-a-Road (May 15)8:00 Round Robin Men’s Doubles Tennis9:45 Duplicate Bridge – Supervised Play10:00 Information Forum (May 8)10:15 Model Yacht Club

(Garden Apt Pond)1:00 Chess6:45 Duplicate Bridge

Sign-up required for this activity. Call Island(454-2282) or Woodlands (454-2054)

Memorial Day with Dan KlimonskiMonday, May 3111:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Crystal Dining Room/ISEnjoy a menu that has something for every-one and welcome back one of Shell Point’sfavorite performers. Dan Klimonski will playpatriotic music, old-time favorites, andrequests during theMemorial Day lunch at theCrystal Dining Room. This is the perfect wayto spend a hot Memorial Day afternoon.

Movie Night:Dark Victory (1939)Monday, May 316:45 p.m.Social Center/ISThe incomparable BetteDavis plays a socialite, liv-ing the fast life, and withthe help of Humphrey Bogart as her Irish sta-bleman, raising thoroughbred horses.When abrain tumor starts giving her headaches and

eroding her vision, shefalls in lovewith her sur-geon, who grows moredetermined than ever tocure her. Davis gives oneof her most vibrant per-formances; her costarsinclude Ronald Reagan

and Geraldine Fitzgerald. The film receivedOscar nominations for best picture, bestactress, and for Max Steiner’s score.

The following activities are planned by a variety of groups. All Shell Point residents are welcome to attend.Check your currentWeekly Reminder, or watch SPTV for locations and/or changes.

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The site work around the soon-to-be constructed Therapy Buildingis nearing completion! The last areaof site work to be renovated was thesection between the Larsen PavilionDining Room and Macoma court.After the existing drive, sidewalksand landscaping were removed, thecontractor immediately went towork raising the grade throughoutthat area.

Once that was completed, new sidewalks wereinstalled which outlined and defined the delivery andloading area that will serve the entire LarsenPavilion. The delivery area was then installed, whichwas constructed of thick, strong concrete which willbe able to withstand the heavy trucks that will use the loading dock on the north side of theeast wing’s service building. To complete the new look of the area, attractive plantings were

installed which included a number of large andbeautiful coconut palm trees. The installation ofthe landscaping is the final component that com-pletes the project and returns the entire area backover to residents, staff and visitors.

With the completion of the site work phase ofthe project, we nowmove our work behind the twoconstruction fences and life around the Pavilionand Macoma should return to normal.

Construction Progress UpdateB Y B O B S O U T H E R N , D I R E C T O R O F P R O J E C T D E V E L O P M E N T

Bob Southern,director of

projectdevelopment

$1,500,000

$1,400,000$1,300,000$1,200,000$1,100,000$1,000,000$900,000$800,000$700,000$600,000$500,000$400,000$300,000$200,000$100,000

“We have reached thepoint where we can‘CompleteThisProjectNow,’”said Peter Dys, President ofShell Point, as he spoke thewords everyone at ShellPoint has been waiting tohear. Following a conference

with the finance committee of the ShellPoint Board, Mr. Dys announced on

Thursday, April 22nd that we have now sur-passed the $1.26 million mark in the cam-paign to raise $1.5 million towards theconstruction of the long-awaited LarsenPavilion Administration Building.

“My long history with the generous resi-dents of Shell Point leads me to believe I canstick my neck out and take this reasonablerisk,” saidMr. Dys. He continued, “With thetrue cost of the building, we still need to

receive the full goal of $1.5 million in gifts,but I have trust in the residents of Shell Pointthat the remaining $240,000 will come inonce construction has begun.”

It is with great anticipation that we lookforward now to the completion of this won-derful facility in December 2010. Let’s con-tinue the tremendous momentum and pushthis goal to completion! Thank you to allwho have contributed so generously.

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

TimStephenson

“BUILD IT”Authorization to

Given By Shell PointBoard of Directors

Please HelpUs ReachOur Goal!

LARSEN PAVILION PROJECT

MAY 2010 REPORT


The Shell Point FamilyPool Party was enjoyed by over 140residents and family members. The weatherwas just perfect for a day at the pool.Everyone arrived to the smell of grilled hot-dogs, prepared by Rose Cridlin, of ResortServices. Lunch was complete with chipsand cookies.

Poolside music was provided byMichael Anthony who not only played hisflamenco guitar but pulled out his electricguitar for a few classic tunes.

Between songs residents and guestsjoined in games led by Resort ServicesManager, Mary Franklin.

Crab Races were certainly a fun treatwith Bud Smith’s (Parkwood) crab, “Bud”taking home the grand prize. It is not a won-der ErnaHennick, resident bocce leader, wonthe coconut bowling competition withthree strikes! Everyone had to put on

their thinking caps for the poolsideword search. Gwen Shidler (Cellana),Jeanne Lekouses (Parkwood) and guest,Thelma won the game in record times!Before playing poolside games with thechildren the group was in completesilence with anticipation on who was to winthe bingo games.

The day was a success not only becauseof the good times enjoyed at the pool butalso because the proceeds raised at theevent benefit the Auxiliary fundraisingefforts to support the “Build It Now” cam-paign. Thank you to Auxiliary volunteersthat served the food, John and JanetBendall (Coquina), Dean and LindaNickerson (Lucina) and Judith Howe(Junonia). The five of them certainly madethe event run flawlessly! Thank you!

Nancy Murphy ofHarbor Court relaxesby the pool.

All ages playedBingo under theafternoon sun.

A challenging gameof coconut bowlingentertained guests.

Everyone enjoyed thebeautiful April weather.

The children had funplaying pool games.

Dave and Teddi Ammerman (Lucina)

Left : Mary Franklin calls the shots duringa Bingo game. Above: Jean Peacock andMargarite Yates (both of Cellana).

Sue Moore (Lakewood) andSam Cutter (Eagles Preserve).

Great Fun for a

Great Cause!Great Fun for a

Great Cause!

A MEANINGFUL OPPORTUNITY TO GIVE TO GENERATIONS TO COME

THE LARSEN PAVILION PROJECT

Michael Anthonyplaying electric

guitar.


Sensational ShowRaises Almost $10,000

The recent Shell Point Fashion Show tohelp raise funds for the Complete thisProject Now campaign was a huge successand generated almost $10,000 toward thePavilion Auxiliary’s pledge of $100,000 tothe effort.

Approximately 350 women attended the2010 Shell Point Fashion Show which was

held in the Village ChurchAuditorium in March. Fromthe front doors at the entranceand all the way to the stage, theentire room was decorated toreflect the playful theme:Confetti! TheColors of Spring.

Over thirty women fromShell Point modeled the beau-tiful spring and summer fash-ions provided by Bell TowerShops. The models were a mixof residents and staff membersof the community. The showwas narrated by LynnSchneider, assistant vice presi-dent of marketing and commu-nications and Dawn Boren,director of resident life. Theseladies provided an informativecommentary on each of theoutfits as the models madetheir way along the “catwalk.”

“The 2010 Fashion Showwas our best one yet,” saidDawn. “The clothing stylesfrom Bell Tower Shops were

perfect for our audience and the modelslooked beautiful. In fact, some of our modelsreceived so many compliments on the outfitsthey were wearing that many of them boughtat least one or two themselves!

Lynn agreed, “I was impressed by thewidevariety of styles offered. There was truly some-thing for everyone and the response from theaudience was very enthusiastic. Several of themanagers of shops at the Bell Tower reportedthat women were visiting their stores withinhours of the show and asking about items theyhad seen that afternoon.”

The latest styles for spring and summerwere provided by Talbot’s, Patchingtons,Trader Rick’s, Drapers & Damons, Cache,White House Black Market, and WallabyTrading Company.

“We could not have done such a profes-sional show without the support of Bell TowerShops and each of the stores that participated,”Lynn added. “We’re so grateful for their con-tinued support of this event.”

Clockwise: Ann Erickson,Linda Nickerson, McKenzie

Boren, and Phyllis Ingalls. The show was narrated by Lynn Schneider,assistant VP of marketing and communications

and Dawn Boren, director of resident life.


FRONT ROW (Left to Right): Marian Davey (Parkwood), Bonnie Palmquist (Coquina),Winnie Ballard (Lucina), DolorisBiddulph (Turban), Jean Webber (Eagles Preserve), Susan Chicone (FineMark Bank). SECOND ROW: Eleanor Perkins(Parkwood), Carolyn Benjamin, Gail Baumgarten (Rosemont), Sharon Bermel (Cameo),Trice Van Groesbeck (Lucina),Linda Nickerson (Lucina), Renee Maxwell (Harbor Court), Jessica Clark (Marketing and Communications). THIRD ROW:Mary Fountain (Junonia),Willie Demarest (Coquina), Judith Krug (Eagles Preserve), Karen Anderson (HR), BarbaraMilligan (Periwinkle). FOURTH ROW: Phyllis Ingalls (Eagles Preserve), Inga Bredahl (Kings Crown), Augusta Crane(Parkwood), Samantha Cutter (Eagles Preserve). BACK ROW: Dot Beard (Cellana), Dolores Serra (Eagles Preserve),

Jerry Nanfelt (Eagles Preserve), McKenzie Boren (King’s Crown), Carol Palermo (Royal Bon-net), Teri Kollath (Academy/Volunteer Services), Ann Erickson (Eagles Preserve).

Eighty-seven outfits were shown andmodels kept a brisk pace as they movedacross the stage and through the audi-ence. By walking through the audience,guests had the opportunity to see eachoutfit up close as well as from thestage. Plus, live video cameras

manned by Jared Pike and DanPhilgreen of SPTV caughtall the action and projectedit onto two large screens onstage. A video of the showwas also recorded so thatthe event could then be

recapped on the community’sdaily television show, Shell Point Today.



Clockwise: CarolynBenjamin, Dot Beard,and Sharon Bermel.

Clockwise:Inga Bredahl,Willie Demarest,Dolores Serra,and Jerry Nanfelt.


Have you noticed a few basketsthroughout the community? Well,

these are not leftovers from the EasterBunny, but rather they are an innovativefundraiser that is going on as part of thePavilion Auxiliary’s pledge to donate$100,000 to the Larsen Pavilion CompleteThis Project Now Campaign.

The “Bid or Buy” Silent Auction is agreat way to help with this important causewhile receiving a valuable and useful basketin return. Plus, the Bid or Buy Auction isunlike most other silent auctions in that inaddition to the ability to competitively bid onitems for the period of approximately oneweek, you also have the option to purchase abasket right on the spot and take it with you!

“We tested the Bid or Buy concept witha few baskets in April and recognized imme-diately thatmany participants appreciated theopportunity to be able to buy the basketimmediately rather than having to wait untilthe end of the week and risk not winning thebasket,” saidDawnBoren, director ofresident life. “Now that we haveseen how well this program isworking, we will continue to putthe rest of the baskets outthroughout the month of May forpeople to bid on or to buy.”

She continued,“What’s really exciting isthat one hundred percentof the proceeds from thesale of these baskets isgoing directly to thePavilion Auxiliary’scampaign pledge of$100,000 so we arevery hopeful thatresidents, visitors,and even employees

will be generous as they bid on the baskets.We have even had a few people write out

their checks for more than the “BuyNow” price on a basket just tohelp the campaign!”

Basket LocationsThe Bid or Buy Baskets

are located in seven areas of thecommunity. On the Island you can viewbaskets at the service desk in theResident Activity Center; the recep-

tion area of the Island Salon &Spa; and the Crystal DiningRoom. In The Woodlands,you’ll find baskets at the servicedesk in the lobby of theWoodlands Commons and thelobby of TheArbor. The final twolocations are the Golf Shop atShell Point Golf Club and thereception desk at the Country Inn& Suites, which provide a greatdeal of exposure to visitors and

guests and increase thenumber of people whomight bid on an item,thus increasing thepotential for success.

What’s Inside?According to Dawn, more than

sixty baskets were created and each one hasbeen uniquely designed to incorporate a par-ticular theme. The items in each basket havebeen creatively displayed and then the entirebasket has been shrink-wrapped and dec-orated to play up the theme. Each ofthese baskets can be used as anattractive, exciting gift or somepeople have purchased largebaskets with the idea of open-ing them and dividing theitems inside among a numberof individuals as separate gifts.

“For instance, there are sev-eral baskets that included a numberof very popular board games,” saidDawn. “One resident said shewould divide upthe collection of games and give one each toher grandchildren at Christmas. Or, a largebasket of books, games, and toys could be pur-chased as a fun way to prepare for a visit withthe grandkids this summer,” she added.

The themes and items featured in the vari-ety of baskets include summer fun; beach andpool baskets; home décor; an English tea fortwo; coffee baskets; gardening baskets; variousmovie themed baskets created specifically forchildren, general family, or seriousmovie buffs;hostess and entertaining baskets; bridal showerand wedding baskets; golf and recreation; hur-ricane preparation and safety baskets; car carebaskets; various bookbaskets prepared for boys,girls, and adult readers; plusmemoboardswithcollections of gift cards to local restaurants,movie passes, retail stores, personal services,and entertainment attractions.

Each basket is located next to a bid sheetthat describes the basket and allows room forbidding. Plus, each basket features a bright

Bidor

Buy!

Car care is key and thisbasket overflows with theessentials needed to keep

your vehicle shining.

Game time anyone? Enjoy hours of competitive funwith neighbors, grandchildren, or maybe a spouse.But remember, it’s not just about whether you winor lose, it’s how you play the game!

A Tisket a Tasket Check Out These Baskets!Silent Auction Raises Money for Pavilion PledgeB Y L Y N N S C H N E I D E R


orange tag thatgives the “Buy itNow” price forthose individualswho want to pur-chase a basketand take it withthem. Payment canbe made by check

(made payable to Shell Point) or in cashand should be given to the Shell Pointemployee located at the service or recep-tion desk in that area.

For a complete list of the baskets andtheir contents, please check the ShellPoint Resident Website at www.shell-point.net. For questions about the auctionprocess, please contact a service desk

employee or call Dawn Boren in theresort services department.

More EnhancementsPlanned in the PavilionAdministration BuildingS H E R R Y B R O W N , D I R E C T O R O F L O N G T E R M C A R E

When entering theLarsen Pavilion throughthe new AdministrationBuilding, you’ll find a quietspot to relax and enjoy thebeauty and serenity of the sur-

roundings. But another essential element ofthis area cannot be overlooked and that isrestroom availability.

Within this new lobby there will be twoeasily accessible restrooms that have beendesigned with enough space for caregiversto provide help and support when needed.This definitely is a necessity and one thathas been urgently needed in the past whenthe previous facilities were too small.

Now, in the new Pavilion lobby thesespacious restrooms will be readily availablewhenever the need arises.

The full purpose of the AdministrationBuilding is to provide not only a portal ofentry into the Larsen Pavilion, but also an“oasis of support” to those who enter and

who may choose to linger awhile.In addition, when you stop to visit

throughout the day, whether asking fordirections, information, to see a friend, findshelter from an afternoon shower or a littlecool air on a hot, sunny day, you will findpleasant and comfortable accommodations.

The grand entrance for welcoming res-idents, family members and friends into thiswonderful building have all been contem-plated, researched and designed by a teamof professionals with your needs in mind! Iam sure that you will be pleased with yournew surroundings!

The Administration Building will serve as theentrance or “front door” to the Larsen Pavilion.It’s the warm welcome that guests will receivewhen they visit a friend or family member.

Thursday, May 13 • 2:00 p.m.Administration Courtyard/IS



Themed baskets include items for the grandkidssuch as books, toys, games, and puzzles as well

as specialty themes such as a night at the movieswhich includes classic films, popcorn and snacks.

Decorative memo boards offer groupsof gift cards to your favorite local restaurants,

shops, and attractions.

Ice Cream SocialIce Cream SocialOld FashionedOld Fashioned

You’re invited to an Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social!Enjoy ice cream and live entertainment by

Suncoast Brass under the natural tree cabanaof the Administration Courtyard.

Sign-up at either Service Desk, $5 per person.

Proceeds from this Pavilion Auxiliary & Resort Servicesevent will benefit the Pavilion building fund.


The South Fort Myers Food Pantry,located at Cypress Lake PresbyterianChurch, works to meet the increasing needfor food assistance in our community. TheVillage Church and Shell Point RetirementCommunity have taken advantage of oppor-tunities to engage in this ministry of com-passion by holding regular food drivesthroughout the course of the year.Volunteers donate and load the food, thentransport it to the Cypress Lake location.They also staff the food pantry the firstMonday of every month, packing and dis-tributing food supplies to those who needassistance. The most recent food drive washeld in March and over a half ton of foodwas collected. The South Fort Myers FoodPantry gratefully acknowledges the gener-

ous contributions. The participation ofboth The Village Church and Shell PointRetirement Community volunteers is alsovery much appreciated by the churchDeacons who have the responsibility ofcoordinating the food program for all ofShell Point.

VILLAGE CHURCH FOOD DRIVE A SUCCESS

You may think that exercise andarthritis don’t go hand in hand,but that certainly is not the case. Formany years, scientists thought that peo-ple with arthritis shouldn’t exercisebecause it could damage joints! Newresearch, however, has shown that exer-cise is an essential tool in managingarthritis.

Did you know that 1 in 5 adults arelikely to be diagnosed with arthritis?Did you also know that in the popula-tion of 65 years and older approxi-mately 50% of Americans will bediagnosed with arthritis? Arthritis is acommonproblemmanyAmericans face. Theword arthritis literally means joint inflamma-tion which can cause pain, stiffness orswelling. National Arthritis Month takesplace inMay to educate and raise awareness ofarthritis, motivate people to stay active, andraise funds for arthritis programs and research.

The Arthritis Foundation is the onlynational voluntary health organizationwhosepurpose is directed solely to all forms of arthri-

tis. The Arthritis Foundation has nationaland international programs involving supportfor scientific research, public information andeducation for affected patients and their fam-ilies, training of specialists, public awareness,and local community assistance.

TheArthritis Foundation is encouragingeveryone to get out and get active. Exercisingin the water is a perfect way to do this,because one can exercise without putting

excess strain on joints andmuscles. Inaddition, attending a class has otherbenefits such as improved self-esteem.The social interaction can decreasefeelings of depression.

Aqua Fit/Arthritis ClassShell Point has a great water exer-

cise class dedicated to those sufferingwith Arthritis issues. Lynne Frasier,Shell Point Personal Trainer, teachesan Aqua Fit/Arthritis class. The classis formatted by the guidelines set forthby theArthritis Foundation. The classnot only improves the cardiovascular

system and strengthens muscles, but alsofocuses exercises on each individual joint.

The forty-five minute class is held inthe Woodlands pool every Monday,Wednesday, and Friday at 9:45 a.m. To jointhe class, you must wear a pair of watershoes. For more information on this class orany of the other fitness opportunities ShellPoint has to offer, call the Health Club at466-1111 or extension 2537.

Do Arthritis and Exercise Mix?Of Course They Do!

Shell Point Fitness Class is a Perfect Way to Get Fit


Colorful costumes and traditionaldances will add to the excitementand pageantry as the Korean Children’sChoir presents their inspirational concert at6:15 p.m. on Sunday, May 16, at The VillageChurch. Tickets for the concert are $10 eachandwill be available as long as theylast at the church office during reg-ular business hours.

The Korean Children’s Choirwas organized as a ministry of theFar East Broadcasting Companyin Korea and is led by Dr. Billy(Jang Hwan) Kim, a world-renowned evangelist and broad-caster. Having preached theGospel of Jesus Christ all over theworld to thousands of people in allwalks of life, his list of accomplishments andservice in the Christian community is exten-sive. The Korea radio ministry began in 1956

to broadcast the gospel message toNorth Korea, China, Russia andMongolia where missionaries them-selves could not go. Today the Far EastBroadcasting Company– Korea broad-casts on eight local FM stations in

Korean and two high-pow-ered AM transmitters pro-claiming the Gospel inKorean, Chinese, English,Japanese and Russian.

Choir members areselected through a rigorousaudition process. The chil-dren, ranging in ages fromseven to thirteen, receivetraining from a voice teacher, cho-reographer and conductor. A vari-

ety of concerts are performed throughout theyear at cultural centers, theme parks, univer-sities and many churches both in Korea and

the United States. Cheerful adaptations,warm smiles and thorough professionalismcharacterize the performances.

For more information, please contactThe Village Church at 454-2147.

Korean Children’s Choir ConcertSunday, May 16 at 6:15 p.m.

“Pass the Salt” has been the themefor the 2009-10 Alliance Women’sNational Project. This endeavor is to enablemissionaries to develop intentional relation-ships with the people amongwhom they live.

Because The Village Church has a part-nership agreementwithmis-sionaries and church leadersin theDominican Republic,theAllianceWomen atTheVillage Church selected theBavaro/PuntaCanaComm-unity Outreach Center inthe Dominican Republic as their giving focusfor theNational Project. InOctober 2009 twoof the C&MA missionaries working in theDominican Republic, Colleen Schleh andDorothyWood, shared their vision and excite-ment about renting a commercial location forEnglish classes, seminars and other events.

Now seven months later the AllianceWomen Global Outreach program onWednesday, May 19, will feature an encour-aging update on the work in the DominicanRepublic. Shell Point resident Eleanor Pease

(Royal Bonnet) is well positioned to anchorthis presentation, having served for 24 yearswith her husband Dick in Japan, where shewas involved in community outreach throughteaching English as a second language.

Eleanor will report on her participationin the Bavaro/ Punta Canaoutreach during a recent tripto the Dominican Republic aspart of The Village Churchpartnership. She will alsointerview Doris Wydman(Rosemont) about her

November trip to the D.R. to teach cookingclasses in the outreach effort. A second inter-viewwill featureGlenda Stephenson, VillageChurch Administrator, as she shares aboutthe strategic partnership The Village Churchhas developed with the C&MA DominicanRepublic team to match and share the broadexperiences and skills of Village Churchretirees with the needs in the DominicanRepublic. The program begins at 10:15 a.m.in the Village Church Hospitality Room andrefreshments will be served.

Alliance Women Global Outreach

Spotlighting Efforts in the Dominican Republic

Eleanor Pease (Royal Bonnet) will lead the Women’sMinistries discussion on May 19. She will report onher participation in the Bavaro/ Punta Cana outreachin the Dominican Republic, as well as interviewGlenda Stephenson about the Village Churchpartnership with the D.R. and will speak to DorisWydman about her cooking classes in the D.R.

Music DirectorDr. Billy Kim

The Korean Children’s Choir will appear at theVillage Church for a high energy performance onSunday, May 16 at 6:15 p.m.


“We the People” — represent-ing some residents from allShell Point neighborhoods — justreturned from a fantastic journey toWashington D.C., where we experi-enced our nation’s capital during thebeauty of full spring bloom.

After a perfect flight from FortMyers, wemetwith our private guide,John Pontius. John’s knowledge ofthe history of the city enhanced thegroup’s five-day sightseeing trip.

Once the group settled in to ourhotel, which was situated just twoblocks from the White House, a pri-vate bus whisked us away to enjoy adinner cruise on the Potomac Riveraboard the Odyssey. The food wasfabulous and the music lively as residentsfloated down the river absorbing the localculture and viewing the night lights ofWashington D.C. This was a perfect way tospend the first evening, and to celebrate JanetSmith’s (Lucina) birthday!

Our guide John, andCharles, our belovedand skillful driver, met us bright and early onday two to take to the National Cathedral.The Cathedral is truly inspiring and reveredby all who visit. We also visited the mostrecentmemorial, theWWIIMemorial later in

the day. We also viewed memorials for theKorean and Vietnam wars, and the LincolnMemorial. While visiting the Tomb of theUnknown Soldier the residents witnessed thesacred “changing of the guard” and took sometime to honor those unknown heroes whogave their lives in defense of freedom.

Day three took the group to the WhiteHouse where we were able to tour the EastWing. Viewing the elaborate rooms from dif-ferent moments in history was a unique expe-rience. For the afternoon excursion we were

off to the Smithsonian Museums ofchoice. The threemuseums the group vis-ited were theAmericanHistoryMuseum,the American Indian Museum and theMuseum of Natural History. A side jauntto view the National Archive buildingwas also irresistible.

Residents were anxious to visit theCapitol Building on day four. The inter-pretive guide took the group on awonder-ful tour and everyone learned about thehistory, as well as the current use of theCapitol building. Each state is representedwith a statue in the Capitol Building.

For the last afternoon excursion thegroup traveled out of town to see thefamous home of George Washington,Mt. Vernon. Some of the group toured

the interior while others took a guided tour ofthe grounds. The lines were a little long butafter seeing the mansion, grounds, educationcenter, and George’s false teeth (made frombaby hippo teeth-not wood) and of coursethe gift shop, the group savored a dinner feastat theMt. Vernon Inn.Marthamakes a meanpeach cobbler!

As the wonderful trip came to an endthe group felt not only bonded as friendsand residents, but also bonded in Americanhistory.

A City That Honors Our Veteransand Our Rich American History

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

Washington D.C.Washington D.C.

Above:The National Cathedral

Left:WWII Memorialspecial moments–Richard & Elise Allen.

Far left:Tulips bloom-ing in Washington D.C.

Shell Point group on a tour at theCapitol Building.

George Washington statue


Florence Putnam and Daughter EllenCampbell at the WWII memorial.

Richard and Elise Allencruising the Potomac River.

Elise Allen finding theAllen name on the memorial.

Dinosaur skeletons on displayTheSmithsonian Museum of Natural History.

Shell Point group on a tourat the Capitol Building.

Tour of the White House — Front L-R: Ginny Brodbeck, EliseAllen, Janet Smith, Rosalie Payne, Delinda Bishop and JeanneMader Back: Bev Chandley, Wes Dirks, Judy Dirks, Betty Clucas,Richard Allen, Robert Payne, Jean Webber, Ellen Campbell, RosaSlot, Florence Putnam, Sally Moores, Beth Watt, John Moores.

Iwo Jima Memorial

Changing of the guard at theTomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington

National Cemetery.

Rosa Slot enjoys a sunset view of theWashington Monument from the steps of theLincoln Memorial.

National ArchivesBuilding

A dinner cruise on the Potomac River aboard the Odyssey was the first activity during the five-daytrip. The food was fabulous and the music lively as residents floated down the river absorbing thelocal culture and viewing the night lights of Washington D.C.

On a beautiful spring day in March,Shell Point’s newest neighborhood

hosted a dedication ceremony for a new flag-pole andAmerican flag. These patriotic sym-bols were generously donated by Rae Burrowsof Eagles Preserve to honor those who serveour country.This donation was made in mem-

ory of her husband, Major Robert P.Burrows, Jr.,U.S.ArmyAir Force, andin honor of her grandson, SergeantStephen Daniel Eastin, U.S. ArmyMedical Corp. who is currently serv-ing in Iraq. The new Eagles Preserveflag pole is installed at theDavis Roadentrance, with a plaque honoringMajor Burrows and Sergeant Eastin.

Executive Director of the LegacyFoundation, Timothy Stephenson,offered an inspiring andmotivationalspeech to the guests who attendedthe dedication ceremony thatreflected on the importance of theAmerican flag to the Shell Pointcommunity. Rae was presented witha framed certificate commemorating

the ceremony and echoed the language thatis listed on the dedication plaque. In addi-tion Eagles Preserve resident Ella Wolf sangthe Star Spangled Banner, and LarryChrouchoffered a closing prayer.

Reagan Bauman, project coordinator,

was touched by the patriotic dedication andsaid, “To see Mrs. Burrows light up andsmile and to know the warmth it broughther to honor her husband and grandson isjust overwhelming. To see it all cometogether like it did was so much more than

I had expected.” She added, “Itwas a proud moment and there isno better feeling in the world thenknowing you have helped put asmile on someone’s face and lovein their heart.”

“The stars and stripes representour future. We are not islands untoourselves,” said Stephenson. “Notonly do we share this journey calledlife with our friends and neighbors,but we have a sacred trust that wemust hand to the next generation inbetter shape than we received it.”

“I am just so grateful to have theopportunity to give a gift like this tothe community while honoringthose who have served, are serving,and will serve our country in thefuture,” said Rae Burrows.

Shell Point employees, contractors and fellow Eagles Preserveresidents gathered with Rae Burrows around the dedication

plaque on the flag pole. L-R: Project Coordinator, ReaganBauman; resident Larry Chrouch and Ella Wolf; Owen-Ames-

Kimball Company Project Mgr., Howard Gold; President ofOwen-Ames-Kimball Company, Dave Dale; resident Rae Burrows;

and Legacy Foundation Exec. Director,Timothy Stephenson.

Rae Burrows with her beloved shih tzu Oreo, stands before the flagpole she helped bring to Eagles Preserve where she lives.The flag is

dedicated to the memory of her husband (Army Air Force) and inhonor of her grandson (Army Medical Corp) who is serving in Iraq.

Cynthia and Daniel Lindstedtpose with Dolores and Bob Serra.

Judy Brock, Gerayne Tomkinson, andFlorence Putnam enjoy the reception.

A dedication ceremony washeld to celebrate the installation

of a new flag pole at the entranceto Eagles Preserve.

PATRIOTIC DISPLAYOF AMERICAN FLAG

Eagles Preserve Neighborhood Now OfficiallyComplete with Addition of Flag Pole and American Flag

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Shell Point Life May 2010