Shell Point Life November 2006

November 2006Vol. 1 Issue 4

Most of us can remember the

famous painting by Norman

Rockwell of a three-generation

family gathered around the

table for an old-fashioned

Thanksgiving Day dinner. But

what constitutes family? Is it

grandparents, a mother and

father, and 2.5 all-American children?

Here at Shell Point we have some-

thing for which we can be truly grateful for

this Thanksgiving — it’s the community of

friends, neighbors, and even employees who

share their lives with one another. Shell

Point is like a family; a group of very differ-

ent, uniquely diverse people who have all

come together at the same place, in the same

time, and share a common bond. This “fam-

ily” shares one anothers burdens, lifts each

other’s spirits, and takes delight in the beau-

tiful surroundings and bountiful opportuni-

ties provided by this community. And that’s

something for which we can all be grateful!

Speaking of bounty, for the month of

November, there are a number of

stories and features that highlight

these wonderful opportunities.

The Friendship Festival is

always a popular event and will

be “casting off ” this year with a

cruise theme, Ship to Shore!

Set sail to the Church Auditorium

on November 10 for this exciting and

popular event.

Plus, Shell Point’s Fine and

Performing Arts Concert Series kicks off

with Oh, Henry!, featuring the music of

Henry Mancini. Details are on page 4.

And for everyone who wants to

share a special Thanksgiving Dinner, what

better place to dine than at one of the

Shell Point dining venues? See page 6 for

details. Plus check out the photos from a

recent trip to Babcock Ranch on page 7.

And don’t miss the Shell Point Salon’s first

anniversary, the week of November 13-17,

detailed on page 17.

November is definitely a month to

be thankful for, filled with a bounty of

fun things to do. Enjoy!

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Shell Point Life is published monthly for the residentsof Shell Point Retirement Community.

Editor Lynn SchneiderAssistant Editor Kathy Nordman

Art Director Rich CerrinaGraphic Designer Wendy Iverson

Staff ContributorsMary Moore, Elizabeth Brown, Robyn Church,

Carol Cooper, Jeff Cory, Carole Faux, Tina Kucera, Gary Loderhose,Gene McGonigle, Al Slickers

Teri Kollath, Millie Kuehn, Linda Rakos,Randy Woods, Cindy O’Grady, Mardee McCann,

Rachael Dula, Steve Morton

Resident ContributorsAnita DeWeese, Harold Greenlee, Ken Boyd,

Nancy Shirar, Pete Harms, Chuck Durrell

With Thanksgiving right around the cor-ner, here’s a chance to brush up on your triviaknowledge. There are only three fruits nativeto North America. Can you guess one of them?Here’s a hint: It can be eaten jel-lied, crushed, whole, or relished,hot or cold. Give up? It’s thecranberry!

Cranberries, along with blue-berries and Concord grapes are asAmerican as, well, apple pie! The funny thingis, cranberries didn’t come over on theMayflower. They were already here!

So how did the cranberry actually get itsname? Well, the Pilgrims thought the blos-soms of the berries looked like the heads ofcranes, so they dubbed the small red berry“crane berries.” Eventually this name took onits modern day name of “cranberry.”

Cranberries have grown wild in the tem-perate climate of North America for centuries.Indians mixed crushed cranberries with drieddeer meat and fat to make pemmican, a pre-served food that would keep for months. Inthe early 19th century, commercial cultivationof cranberries began. Bogs layered with sand,peat, gravel, and clay made the perfect marshenvironment for these acid loving plants.Along with generous amounts of fresh water,their hearty vines, (yes, vines) have beenknown to last as long as 150 years!

Saucy! The History of the Cranberry

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Shell Point at sunrise

GIVING THANKSby Lynn Schneider, Editor

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What Was His Name Again?Resident Name Badges Help Alleviate Questions

This year’s Friendship Festival invitesyou to get away for the day withyour friends and neighbors. The ship (thechurch auditorium) leaves the dock (thechurch grounds) at 11:30 a.m. on Friday,November 10. When you enter the “cruiseship” for desserts and ongoingentertainment, you’ll enjoy theBig Band sounds of the HarryJames Orchestra, with soloistMichelle James; comedian HomerNoodleman; and a specialVeterans Day tribute by theAndrews Sisters.

Outside the “cruise ship,”soak up the tropical atmospherewhile partaking of the delicioustropical island treats, as you listento music from a steel drum band. Lookingfor some competition with your fun? Thenenter the conch blowing contest or cleanout the back of your closet and don your

finest mismatched outfit for the tackytourist contest.

Step back and forth through the port-hole for all of the traditional FriendshipFestival fun — games, prizes, photos, draw-ings, good food, fine entertainment — and

best of all – plenty of qualitytime with your friends andneighbors.

As always, the festival is freefor residents, and guest ticketsare just $12. Please pick theseup before Tuesday, November 7at either service desk. So shakeout your cruise wear, tropicalthreads, or tacky tourist outfit— and no matter what youwear, include your name tag so

folks will know who you are. This is thetime to make new friends while you greetold friends — at the annual FriendshipFestival. Bon Voyage!

Join the fun in thetacky tourist contest

Ship to ShoreSet Sail for theFriendship Festival!

Ship to Shore11:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Friday, November 10, 2006Church Auditorium and Grounds

On Shore…Traditional tropical treats,Island music and games,

Tacky Tourist contest, conchblowing contest.

On Board…Traditional cruise ship entertainment includ-ing big band music,

comedy, and a Special VeteransDay tribute from

“The Andrews Sisters.”

…And More!Traditions at every Shell

Point Friendship Festival: games,prizes, photo ops, drawings, and a

great time with friends and neighbors!

Don’t Miss It!

“Hey, George, it’s so good tosee you again! Where haveyou and Martha been this sum-mer?” Well, George, you mayrecognize the face, but just whatis that guy’s name? You frantical-ly try to get your brain cells ingear and recall, but you’re stillpulling a blank. How embarrass-ing – you can’t remember thename of the man you had such awonderful conversation with atlast year’s Friendship Festival! So youmuddle your way through the exchangeand walk away, still mentally scratchingyour head.

Now there’s a great way to save yourselffrom those embarrassing moments! Simplyorder a personalized resident name badgethat can be worn when attending any and all

Shell Point events, concerts,trips, and other functions.

So where should Georgeand Martha – and you —obtain such a badge? Simplypick up a form at either servicedesk, complete the form as youwish your name to appear, anddrop it back at the desk thenext time you go by – or justsend it back through the inter-nal mail. The name badge is

green with white lettering, and a charge of$6 per badge will automatically be chargedto your resident account when you order; orfeel free to wear your Volunteer namebadge, Village Church badge, or use ahomemade badge. What could be easier?And wouldn’t it be great to always recognizeand greet your neighbors by name?

Dayton Slater (SandDollar) at the 2005Friendship Festival

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Whenever my mother expectedvisitors, she would tell our familythat “company’s coming,” which meantthat we needed to pick up the house and beon our best behavior. The Shell Point Fineand Performing Arts Concert Series isexpecting company. Every year this seriesattracts increasing numbers of concert-goers – and this year’s terrific programpromises to be a blockbuster season. Therewill be numerous visitors to Shell Point andmany of them will be here for the firsttime. In other words, “company’s coming.”

As a resident, I am always proud of howour community – our home – looks to visi-

tors. And, I want them to enjoy their con-cert experience as much as we do. Withthat in mind, as a representative of the res-ident group that serves on the advisoryboard for this series, I thought it might behelpful to review some of the etiquettequestions that may arise.

First, all cell phones need to be turnedoff during the concerts. Better yet, leavethe cell phone at home. There is a phonein the lobby for emergencies.

No photos during a performance.Picture-taking is disruptive and it is for-bidden by copyright law.

If you need to leave the auditorium dur-

ing a performance, please wait to re-enteruntil there is a break in the music. Also, openall gum and candy wrappers prior to thebeginning of the performance, because thesound of cellophane wrappers can often seemlouder than the music coming from the stage.

Follow the program carefully and do notapplaud until each piece is completely over.

If we follow these simple rules, we canall enjoy the concert experience. Our visi-tors will be impressed with the quality of theconcert experience, and the performers willbe encouraged to do their very best. Thanksfor your help with “company” when theycome, and enjoy the concert season!

Company’s ComingB Y K E N B O Y D , S A N D D O L L A R , S H E L L P O I N T F I N E & P E R F O R M I N G A R T S A D V I S O R Y B O A R D M E M B E R

Season is here and Shell Point is welcomingit with a memorable first concert featuring“Oh, Henry!” — the unforgettable music of HenryMancini! This tribute to one of America’s greatestcomposers will be presented by pianist MacFrampton and his 13-piece orchestra. The orches-tra also features Skip Lane on the saxophone.

Mancini’s prolific career included over 50albums and he had 500 works published. He collab-orated extensively with writer, producer, director,and actor, Blake Edwards, first on the TV seriesPeter Gunn, then on Breakfast at Tiffany’s, whichwon him two Oscars.

Mancini was probably the most successful filmcomposer of his time. Between 1958 and 1964, hedominated the television and film music scene but

was probably best know for his music written forthe Pink Panther series of films. The secret to hissuccess was simple — he wrote catchy tunes.

This is sure to be a concert that will bringback many memories of this great composer’s ter-rific career. And what better time to think aboutthe perfect holiday gift for friends and family –because when you buy season tickets right now— one show is absolutely free! Tickets are $100for all five, or $25 for individual concerts.Tickets are totally transferable and can be givenas gifts to Shell Point residents and non-residentsalike. So make this holiday shopping season easyon yourself – buy a season ticket and enjoy aseries of wonderful concerts! It’s truly a gift thatkeeps on giving!

The “Pink Panther,” “Moon River” — and More!The Shell Point Concert Season Begins on November 16

Sandy Flores has been a dedicatedemployee in Dining Services since 1986.She’s the person employees often see serv-ing their hot lunches in the EmployeeCafeteria, where she has worked sinceDecember, 2005. Sandy helps keep hun-

dreds of Shell Pointemployees and contractorswell fed – and usually atthe same time! She beganworking at Shell Point inthe Crystal Room, thenmoved on to the position

of Wait Staff leader when the King’s CrownDining Room opened. Sandy moved to

Florida from Massachusetts and enjoys goingto craft fairs in her free time. She loves hertwo pets – a MinPin (a miniature dober-man pincher) named Sugar and her cat,Slider. Thanks for your dedicated service toShell Point, Sandy, and congratulations onyour 20-year milestone anniversary!

October saw another 20-year employeemilestone for Rita Southern, who washired in 1986 as social services coor-dinator. Now as the director of assist-ed living and resident support servic-es, Rita oversees operations at bothassisted living facilities and alsoworks with the case managers in sup-

porting residents, as they experience chal-lenges throughout the aging process. Ritadescribes herself as one of the biggestbelievers in assisted living, and has seenfirst-hand the difference that assisted livingservices can make in a resident’s life.

Although her job at times is challenging,she believes the good things in life are always

worth the work! Bob Southern, Rita’shusband, is also a well-known ShellPoint employee. Their four-leggedfurry “children” are their pride andjoy. They have seven cats and threedogs, almost all of which have comeby way of rescues.Rita Southern

Sandy Flores

More Twenty-Year Milestone Salutes

MAC FRAMPTON AND THE HOLLYWOOD

HILLS ORCHESTRA Presenting: Oh, Henry! —

Featuring the music of Henry Mancini

NOV. 16 • 7:30 P.M.CHURCH AUDITORIUM


Jim Carpenter, Shell Point’s GolfProfessional, has recently completedthe Professional Golfer’s AssociationProfessional Golf Management Program(PGA/PGM). The PGA ProfessionalManagement Program provides world-classtraining for aspiring golf professionals byoffering skill-based training programs thatprovide state-of-the-art skills and knowledge.

This program required passing a PAT(Playing Ability Test), a PRO (ProfessionalReadiness Orientation), and three differentlevel checkpoints, with each requiringchallenging classes and simulations relatedto the business and management within thegolf industry.

Congratulations are in order for ShellPoint’s own golf professional, Jim Carpenter,for completing the PGA/PGM program andearning the A-1 classification within thePGA Membership.

Congratulations to Golf Pro Jim Carpenter!LOOKING AHEAD:

Residents ShowcaseArt, Photos, Craftsand More in 2007!

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

The arts are alive at Shell Point, witha whole new season of delightfulshows coming up in 2007. Get out nextyear’s calendar and mark these dates forresident showcases, which are sure toplease and delight you!

The Annual Art Show will be heldFriday, March 2 through Sunday, March 4.This exhibit will showcase all Shell Pointartists and the various mediums they workin. The show will feature a variety of resi-dent made oils, pastels, watercolors,stained glass, woodworking, pottery, jewel-ry, lapidary, and so much more.

The Annual Quilt Show will beheld Saturday, March 24, through Monday,March 26. Come and see all the love andwork these ladies put into their quilts.

The Annual Photo Show will beheld Easter week. The Opening Night willbe held Monday, April 2, and the displaywill continue through Sunday, April 15.Photos can be previewed throughout theweekend and the week following the GrandOpening. This will be an opportunity to seemany beautiful and unique photographs.

In addition, resident crafters will beadding a brand new Craft Show, whichwill take place on February 2. If you are acrafter, you are cordially invited to partic-ipate and show off your handiwork! Allitems must be new and handmade by theresident artist. For more information onthe Craft Show, please call BarbaraHilton, Chairman (Rosemont) at 267-4258, or Helen Remington, Co-Chairman(Lakewood) at 482-7867.

The Class A District 17 Girls’ GolfTournament was held at Shell PointGolf Club on Tuesday, October 10. Thehigh schools participating included firstplace winners Lemon Bay and runners up

Riverdale, as well as Labelle, Canterbury,Evangelical Christian, and Dunbar High.Low Scoring Medalist was Michelle Shinfrom Canterbury with a score of 66.

Shell Point Golf Club Hosts Local High School Girls’ Golf Tournament

District 17 Tournament runners-up RiverdaleHigh Girls’ Golf Team holding their trophy.

District 17 Champions Lemon Bay High School withtheir first place trophy and individual ribbons.

If you’re an internet user who utilizesthe services offered by Shell Point’sInformation Technology Department, oran e-mailer that uses the shellpoint.netmail server, prepare to begin receiving anall-new e-mail newsletter.

Alan Bar-Dov, Shell Point’s ChiefInformation Officer, will soon begin

utilizing this new service to shareinformation on new products, productupgrades, or information about exist-ing computer products. The e-mailnewsletter will also give you advancenotice of service or system outages forscheduled repairs, as well as other per-tinent information.

Net News Shell Point Introduces e-mail Newsletter

Thanksgiving is a day of many tradi-tions. Why not make a tradition ofdining in one of Shell Point’s dining loca-tions, where options are numerous andsure to delight the taste buds of our resi-dents and guests? This Thanksgiving Day,choices include a bountiful buffet, fullwaited service, and even a complete home-cooked dinner for eight people – alreadyprepared for you to take home and serve toyour guests.

Enjoy Breakfast at the Island Café

Start the day with breakfast at theIsland Café, where you may order a com-plete cooked-to-order breakfast hot off thegrill. Or choose to relax over a cup of fresh-ly brewed coffee and pastries that were justbaked that morning. The Island Café staffwill be there to serve you from 7:00 a.m. to11:00 a.m.

Thanksgiving Buffet at The Crystal Room

Over in the Crystal Room, James Beck,Guest Services Manager, and Paul Minoui,Operations Manager, have a festive tradi-tional Thanksgiving buffet menu planned.The roast turkey with dressing and many

other holiday favorites will be ready andwaiting for your dining pleasure. Otherchoices include a chef’s carving station, avariety of vegetables, a very extensive saladbar, and a large selection of holiday dessertson the dessert buffet table. The CrystalRoom will be open from 11:15 a.m. until2:00 p.m.

Seating at the Crystal Room is basedon the availability of tables. Reservationsare only taken for the Social Center andcan accommodate parties of sixor more. The same menu isavailable in both locations.Friday, November 17, is thedeadline for reservations in theSocial Center, so call 454-2199,or see a dining room hostess tomake reservations.

The buffet price is $15.24and you may use your PassportDining Plan, charge to your res-ident account, use a credit card,or pay cash. Please note thatthe Crystal Room will be closed for dinner,so that Shell Point employees can enjoy aThanksgiving meal with their families.

Thanksgiving at The Palm GrillFor full waited service in a casually ele-

gant setting, you may wish to dine atthe Palm Grill. Manager Tom Irwinand Chef Joel Bachhuber have somedelicious menu items planned for thisvery special day. Menu optionsinclude the traditional turkey dinnerfor $19.95, or opt for something dif-ferent, such as surf and turf for$23.95, leg of lamb priced at $20.95,or swordfish for $21.95. Finish offthis wonderful meal with pumpkinpie, pecan pie, or cheesecake. Thepre-fix dinner prices include choice ofsoup or salad, main course anddessert. You may use your PassportDining Plan, charge to your resident

account, use a credit card, or pay cash. The Palm Grill will be open all after-

noon from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. provid-ing a late-afternoon dining option.

Thanksgiving To GoOr indulge in the luxury of having a

traditional Thanksgiving meal prepared foryou and ready to serve in your own home.Once again the Crystal Room is offeringthe annual Family Feast for Thanksgiving.The meal is fully cooked and ready forimmediate service and offers a whole roast-ed turkey, dressing, whipped potatoes,gravy, cranberry sauce, and vegetable, for$40.95. The deluxe feast, which includes apumpkin pie and a dozen dinner rolls, isavailable for $45.95. One Family Feast willgenerously serve eight people. Orders mustbe placed by November 17 and will beready for pickup at the Crystal Room onThanksgiving Day.

Thanksgiving Day Dining B Y L I N D A R A K O S , A S S I S T A N T D I R E C T O R O F H O S P I T A L I T Y S E R V I C E S

Dining Services Hours of Operation on Thanksgiving Day,

Thursday, November 23

Island Café:7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Crystal Room:11:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Palm Grill:12:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

BonAppétit!


It’s always exciting when a goodthing gets better! And that’s the casewith the Island Café, located next to theBank of America on The Island at ShellPoint. The hours for this popular eateryhave been expanded and include breakfast,lunch, and now, dinner!

The cafe’s new hours are seven in themorning until seven in the evening, sevendays a week! This gives you lots of extraopportunities to dine in a fun and informal

atmosphere. If you’re hungry

for eggs and bacon,with some extrajelly on your toast,just let the eagerearly morning crewknow, as they whipup your piping hotbreakfast. If you’rein the mood for amid-morning snack,

a cookie fresh from the oven and ahot cup of coffee might be just theticket. Lunch is always fun, andthe hamburgers and French fries atthe Island Café can’t be beat. Lateafternoon burnout? No problem,stop over to the Café for a Cokeand a smile. Or indulge in one ofthe hand-dipped ice cream milkshakes. Word has it, they’re thebest in town! And for those of you

who might be looking for a light and inex-pensive dinner option, give the Café a try.You can visit with your friends and neighborswhile enjoying a number of menu items andspecial features.

James Beck, dining room manager,

oversees the Island Caféoperation and said, “We arevery excited to have the Caféopen until 7:00 p.m. We willbe featuring nightly dinnerspecials and will also offer a

lot of fresh take-out items. And the cafe isadding a soft-serve ice cream machine forthat person who has a real sweet toothcraving. So stop by and check things out.”

The restaurant also features a crew ofwonderful employees, including LindaViera, Barbara Blackburn, Gary Myers, AlMateo, Doi Wongsena and MarieCorcoran. So from seven in the morning,until seven in the evening, seven days aweek, the Island Café is now open to serveyou. See you soon at the Island Café!


Sue Nelson (Lakewood), Dot Beard (Cellana), andHelen VanBuskirk (Cellana)

Bradley and Inez Patten (Lucina)

Willie and Marjorie Johnson (RoyalBonnet) and Ada Dunn (Tellidora)

Don and Helen Remington (Lakewood)

Linda Viera servesup a half sandwichand soup combo.

James Beck presents a dailylunch special — grilled chickensandwich topped with lettuceand tomato, served with pickle,potato chips, and drink.

Expanded Hours,More Dining Options

at The Island Café

Recently, a group of 30 Shell Point residentsheaded to Punta Gorda to tour the 90,000-acre Crescent B Ranch, also known as theBabcock Wilderness area.

After checking out the gift shop,snake exhibit and history displays, resi-dents climbed aboard a rustic lookingold school bus, which was retrofitted tobe a swamp buggy.

They traveled through the entire ranch,often encountering animals, including wildboars, pigs, cracker cattle, an emu, brownsquirrels, and a water moccasin.

An experienced tour guide truly madethe woods comealive as she nar-rated the specialfeatures of theranch. She evenhad a special sur-prise guest for usto see and touchat the end of thetour — a youngalligator! This wasa true wildernessadventure!

Island Café Serves up Breakfast, Lunch, and Now DinnerB Y A L S L I C K E R S , D I R E C T O R O F H O S P I T A L I T Y S E R V I C E S

A Beautiful Day for an Autumn Adventure at The Babcock Ranch

NOVEMBER

Mac User GroupThursday, November 21:15 p.m. — Manatee Room/ISJohn Turner (Harbor Court) will speak onApple’s free applications:More Power than SpeedingBullets. He also plans tocover Text Edit and theServices Menus. All Macusers are invited to attend.

Line Dancing BeginsThursday, November 210:45 a.m. – Beginner’s Class11:20 a.m. – Advanced ClassIsland Health ClubSee story on Page 14

Bird EnthusiastsFriday, November 31:45 p.m. — Social Center/IS

Speaker Jason Lauritsen, ScienceCoordinator for the Big Cypress Ecosystem,is based at Audubon of Florida’s CorkscrewSwamp Sanctuary. He has wide-rangingfield experience from Alaska to Ecuador.His topic is Florida’s Wood Storks: AnIndicator of Wetland Health. There will besix programs and three field trips in the2006-07 season. With the exception of theDecember 1 meeting, all programs arescheduled for the second Friday of themonth in the Social Center/IS at 1:45 p.m.

Songs to Remember- Veterans Day ConcertFriday, November 37:15 p.m. — Social Center/ISPat and Marilyn Nolan, pianist and vocal-ist, will perform a very special concert inhonor of all our veterans. Don’t miss thisevening of patriotic tunes!

Saturday Excursion: Miromar Outlet MallSaturday, November 49:00 a.m. Court pickup1:30 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $5.00 (lunch on your own)Grab this opportunity to get an early starton your holiday shopping. With more than120 top designer and great brand namemanufacturers’ outlets to choose from,you’ll be sure to find that perfect gift foreveryone on your list.

Organ ConcertsTom HoehnSaturday, November 42:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.Woodlands Commons

Tom Hoehn, well-known theater organistfrom Tampa, Florida, will be making hisfifth appearance at Shell Point. Tom is anexceptional musician with a vast reper-toire of theater and classical pieces, play-ing to the crowd and taking requests onthe spot, often piecing three or four tunesinto a medley. Put simply, he is a greatentertainer. There will be two seatings.

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CD Surround Sound ConcertSunday, November 5 — 3:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLThe concert features Rossini’s “WilliamTell Overture,” performed by the ChicagoSymphony Orchestra, Reiner Conducting;three songs of Grieg: the Scottish tradi-tional “Loch Lomond” and “The Rose,”sung by Amarcord; Mozart’s “Piano Concerto#23,” played by Brendel, with The Academyof St. Martins in the Field, conducted byMarriner.

Keyboards for the KingMonday, November 67:00 p.m. — Grand Cypress/WDLThis musical presentation may be one of

the most moving pro-grams your ears will everhear and your heartmight ever feel. JoinLorne and Jimmie RuthMatthews from Akron,Ohio, for a performance

featuring “The Exodus,” “The BattleHymn,” “The Hallelujah Chorus,” andmany more.

Single Mingle—Dinner at Ellington’sTuesday, November 75:15 p.m. Court pickup9:00 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $8.00 (dinner on your own)Innovative cuisine, cool jazz, and theopportunity to mingle with other ShellPoint singles await you at this superbSanibel eatery. Please note — this isexclusively a singles outing.

Shell Point Photo ClubThursday, November 92:15 p.m. - Manatee Room (IS)Are you seeking advice on how to choosea digital camera? Gary Kraiza of RitzCamera will demonstrate the latest mod-els, their features and cost. All camerabuffs are welcome.

Friendship Festival: From Ship to ShoreFriday, November 1011:30 a.m. – 2:15 p.m.Church auditorium and groundsSee page 3 for details.

Information Technology ForumSaturday, November 1110:00 a.m.Grand Cypress Rm/WDL

Bob Southern speaks on the Eagles PreserveProject – an update on the process of takingunimproved land to a community of tenbuildings, located on the back nine of theShell Point Golf Course. Bob has beeninvolved in all the Shell Point renovationsand new construction projects – but fortu-nately, he does make time for some inter-esting hobbies, too!

Saturday DVD: RVSaturday, November 112:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLClimbing aboard their mammoth RV for across-country trip to Colorado, theMcNeive family — led by dysfunctionalpatriarch Bob (Robin Williams) — pre-pares for the adventure of a lifetime. Butspending two weeks together in one seri-ously small space has a way of crampingtheir style!

AARP Driver Safety CourseMonday, November 13 and Wednesday, November 159:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Manatee Room/ISCost: $10.00AARP has revised and improved their 2-dayAARP Driver Safety Course. All partici-pants will receive an illustrated 120-pageAARP book, containing 8 units, summariz-ing important factors such as safety strate-gies, understanding our vehicles, our driv-ing partners and knowing our roads andhighways. The official 96-page FloridaDriver’s Handbook, a copy of which is inthe Shell Point Library, will be discussed.Pre-register with instructor Patricia Myers(Junonia) by calling 481-7539. After regis-tering, please send a check to PatriciaMyers at 1705 Junonia Court in theamount of $10, made payable to AARP.Classes fill up quickly, so call to guarantee yourspot. Participants must attend both days.

Movie Night: An Affair to RememberMonday, November 137:15 p.m. — Social Center/ISEach already engaged to another, NikkieFerrante (Cary Grant)and Terry McKay(Deborah Kerr) meeton an ocean liner andfall deeply in love.Tempting fate, theyagree to meet at theEmpire State Buildingin six months if theystill feel the same way,but a tragic accident prevents their ren-dezvous, and the lovers’ future takes anuncertain turn.

A Night at the Opera at Barbara B. MannTuesday, November 146:15 p.m. Court pickup10:00 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $40.00The one-act opera “Amahl and the NightVisitors,” with its beautiful score andtouching libretto, is sung in English, mak-ing it very easy for you to appreciate. Thedouble bill performance includes the rarelyperformed “The Prodigal Son” by ClaudeDebussy, sung in French with English sub-titles. Both performances are under anhour in length.

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Lunch Outing: Cin CinWednesday, November 1511:00 a.m. Court pickup2:00 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $4.00Mediterranean food in a hip, fresh atmos-phere is a great way to describe this eatery.You will have plenty to choose from,including stuffed grape leaves, Greek sal-ads, crab cakes, and creative pizza combina-tions — all at a moderate price.

Farmer’s Market at Centennial ParkThursday, November 168:00 a.m. Court pickup12:00 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $3.00

An explosion of col-ors and sweet fra-grances await youunder the CentennialPark Bridge, as ven-dors set out locally-grown produce andflowers for the weeklyFarmer’s Market inthe River District.Shop with us – itcouldn’t be fresher!

Beach DayFriday, November 178:30 a.m. Court pickup3:30 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $13.00Treat yourself to a delightful day in the sun,sand, and water of Vanderbilt Beach. Takealong your beach gear and we’ll providebeverages and boxed lunches from Jason’sDeli for your picnic enjoyment.

CD Surround Sound ConcertSunday, November 193:00 p.m. — Grand Cypress Room/WDLA spectacular DVD presentation celebrat-ing the 30th anniversary of concerts fromLincoln Center with a host of stars per-forming, including: Pavarotti, Sills,Fleming, Horne, Yo-Yo Ma, Perlman,Stern, Galway, Watts, Serkin, Ax,Baryshnikov, Danny Kaye, Sondheim, NYPhilharmonic, etc. You’ll leave this con-cert thrilled and wanting more.

Maple Sugar SerenadersMonday, November 20th7:00 p.m. — Grand Cypress Room/ WDLThis husband-and-wife duet brings you the

sweetest of yourfavorite music, includ-ing swing songs, fiddletunes, and a few songsto sing along with.Their show will enliv-en you with beautifulsinging, fine fiddle,

mandolin and guitar playing and lots ofVermont humor! And, pure 100% Vermontmaple syrup for sale at the show.

South Pacific — Naples Dinner TheatreTuesday, November 214:15 p.m. Court pickup11:00 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $49.00 (includes dinner)This Rogers and Hammerstein musical isone of the greatest of all time — and a num-ber of its songs, such as “Bali Hai,” and “SomeEnchanted Evening,” have become world-wide standards. Set in the South Pacific dur-ing World War II, a nurse falls in love with aplantation owner, the sailors are restless anda marine arrives to turn the tide of war.

Beach Bowl Wednesday, November 2212:15 p.m. Court pickup3:00 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $8.00 New and experienced bowlers alike areinvited to bowl a few games at Beach Bowl.It will be an exciting afternoon of fun atthe lanes. Please join us!

The Nutcracker —Naples Philharmonic Center for the Arts

Saturday, November 2511:45 a.m. Court pickup5:00 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $52.00The holiday classic returns! TheNaples Philharmonic Orchestraand the Miami City Ballet willteam up for the wondrous holi-day classic, The Nutcracker.This acclaimed production fea-tures dazzling sets and choreog-raphy, along with the famousTchaikovsky score.

Shopping atCoconut PointeMonday, November 279:00 a.m. Court pickup1:30 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $5.00 (lunch on your own)This brand new shopping complex inEstero features over 1.2 million square feetof retail nirvana! Dillard’s, MuvicoTheaters, Super Target, TJ Maxx, Ross —and more restaurant choices than you canshake a stick at — are all waiting for you.Holiday shopping season is upon us, so geton the bus and let the fun begin!

Library Book TalkTuesday, November 283:45 p.m. — Social Center/ISNorman Kurland(Rosemont) willreview The DarwinConspiracy, by best-selling author JohnDarnton. It is thestory of a young girlwith a devastatingsecret, two brilliantmen, and an adven-ture that changedhistory forever. Everyone is welcome, andrefreshments will be served

Dinner Outing:The PrawnbrokerTuesday, November 284:30 p.m. Court pickup7:30 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $5.00In almost every localpoll or competition,The Prawnbroker hasconsistently beenchosen as Ft. Myers’favorite restaurant forseafood. If you’re notfeeling like seafood fare, they have delec-table pasta and steak selections, as well.Enjoy!

Concert and DinnerSoprano Ellena Lieberman Wednesday, November 294:30 p.m. — Grand Cypress Room/ WDLThe concert will feature selections frommusical theater, plus several arias from pop-ular opera and operettas. Ellena’s dramatic

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Sunday:9:00 Christian Life Studies (WDL)9:15 Christian Life Studies 10:15 Morning Worship1:15 Mixer Golf League3:00 CD Surround (Nov 5 & 19)6:15 Evening Service

Monday:8:45 Lap Robes (Nov 6 & 20)9:15 Billiards9:15 Pottery10:15 Parkinson’s Enrichment (Nov 6)10:15 Great Books (Nov 13 and 27)1:00 Mah-jongg1:15 New Resident Orientation (Nov 27)1:15 Scrabble1:15 Shuffleboard1:15 Tone Chimes2:00 Beading Club2:00 SPMGA (Nov 20)3:00 Bible Study w/ Martha Hoke (ARB)7:00 Pinochle7:00 Duplicate Bridge

Tuesday:8:15 Women’s Golf League9:15 Stamp Project10:15 Low Vision (Nov 14)12:45 Duplicate Bridge

Tuesday cont:1:00 Mixed Progressive Pairs Bridge2:15 Recorders 3:45 Library Book Talk (Nov 28)6:45 Hymn Sing (Nov 7)

Wednesday:7:45 Men’s Bible Study8:45 Resident Council (Nov 1)9:00-12:00 Geraci Travel9:15 Watercolor Group9:45 Ladies’ Bible Study10:15 Fishing Club (Nov 29)11:00 Computer Q&A/WDL (Nov 15, 29) 11:15 Computer Q&A/IS (Nov 8)1:00 Chess1:15 Table Tennis2:15 Huggie Hearts2:15 Knitter’s Anonymous (Nov 15)2:30 Jazz ‘n Stuff (Nov 22, 29)3:00 Bible Study with Martha Hoke (KC) 5:45 Village Church Choir Rehearsal7:15 Bible Study & Prayer

Thursday: 8:00 Men’s Golf League 9:30 Current Events Group10:00 Bocce10:15 Online Investors (Nov 16)10:45 Line Dancing1:15 SPOT (Nov 2, 16, 30)

Thursday cont:1:15 Mac User Club (Nov. 2)2:00 Environmental Group (Nov 30)2:15 Handwork (Nov 2 and 16)2:15 Photo Club (Nov 9)2:15 Computer Club (Nov 16)7:00 Trailblazers Bible Study

Friday:9:15 Stamp Project10:15 Genealogy (Nov 10)10:15 Inquiring Minds11:15 Fit and Healthy1:00 Mixed Progressive Pairs Bridge1:15 Quilters1:15 Table Tennis1:30 Vespers (ARB)1:45 Bird Enthusiasts (Nov 3)2:15 SP Artists (Nov 17)2:45 Vespers (KC)3:15 Great Decisions (Nov 3, 17)3:15 Couples Ballroom Dancing6:45 Game Night

Saturday8:00 Adopt-a-Road (Nov. 18)9:00 Coffee Social9:45 Bridge – Supervised Play 10:00 Info Tech (Nov 4, 11, 18)1:00 Chess7:00 Duplicate Bridge

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interpretation will bring these songs to lifeand the richness of her voice will delightyou. After the concert, come downstairs tothe Palm Grill, where Chef Joel has planneda special menu; a salad, entrée, dessert andbeverage for $14.25, including gratuity, oryou can order from the regular menu. Call489-8421 to hear more about the evening’smenu and for reservations.

Environmental Issues GroupThursday, November 302:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLThis meeting will discuss the future activi-ties of the group to ensure we address theinterests of as many residents as possible.All are welcome to attend and commentsand suggestions are solicited. Time permit-ting, an environmental DVD entitled NoRoom to Move, which discusses the con-flicts between development and the envi-ronment, will be shown.

Travelogue with the BoyntonsThursday, November 307:15 p.m.Church Auditorium/ISSail with Shell Point residentsMary and Ted Boynton on a thir-ty-day passage across the stormyAtlantic to Ireland aboard theiryacht Mary Constance. After theAtlantic crossing, cruise along thebeautiful southwest coasts ofIreland and England. This amaz-ing multi-media presentation willfeature two projectors, narration,and music. Don’t miss the boat!

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Coming UpNext Month:

Friday, December 1 • 4:15 - 7:15Holiday Shopping Spree

(Resident Activity Center/IS)

Friday, December 1 • 6:15The Annual Lagoon Tree Lighting

Ceremony and Holiday Event(Administration Circle)

Tuesday, December 5 • 7:15Shell Point Singers

Annual Christmas ConcertPerforming traditional carols to celebrate the holiday season

Coming UpNext Month:

Friday, December 1 • 4:15 - 7:15Holiday Shopping Spree

(Resident Activity Center/IS)

Friday, December 1 • 6:15The Annual Lagoon Tree Lighting

Ceremony and Holiday Event(Administration Circle)

Tuesday, December 5 • 7:15Shell Point Singers

Annual Christmas ConcertPerforming traditional carols to celebrate the holiday season

EVENTS • PROGRAMS • PARTIES • MOVIES • OUTINGS • EXCURSIONS

Sign-up required for this activity. Call Island (454-2282) or Woodlands (454-2054 or 454-2057) Walking up and down stairs

MARK YOUR CALENDAR


NOVEMBER EVENTS

KING’S CROWN*King’s Crown residents only, please

LARSEN PAVILIONTHUR ..2 ......Resident Council Meeting (3A) ....10:00 a.m.

MON ....6 ......Carol Driscoll, keyboards (2DR)....10:00 a.m.

MON ....6 ......Music Trio (3A)..............................10:30 a.m.

WED ....8 ......Tommy Barr, guitar/vocals (3A) ....10:00 a.m.

FRI ......17 ......Tommy Barr, guitar/vocals (2DR)....2:30 a.m.

MON....20 ......Music Trio (3A)..............................10:30 a.m.

WED ....22 ......Paul Kulus, saxophone (MD) ........2:00 p.m.

WED ....29 ......Fiddlin’ Bill, fiddle/vocals (2DR) ....2:15 p.m.

THUR ..30 ......Tom Cannon, piano/vocals (3A) ....1:45 p.m

*Arbor residents only, please

FRI........3 ......Lunch Trip w/King’s Crownto First Watch (1FL) ......................10:30 a.m.

FRI........3 ......Songs to Remember (1FM) ..................3:00 p.m.TUES....7 ....Leslie Gregory, harpist (2FM) ..............2:15 p.m.TUES....7 ......*Resident Council (CMR)....................2:15 p.m.WED ....8 ......Vivian Aiello, violinist (CMR) ............2:00 p.m.THUR ..9 ......*November Birthday Party

w/Ken Knop, singer (2FM) ............2:00 p.m.FRI ......10 ....Current Events w/ Dr. Dodd (1SR) ....10:00 a.m.TUE ....14 ....Holiday Wreath Making Class (4CR) ..10:00 a.m.TUE ....14 ....*Resident Food Advisory (CMR) ........2:15 p.m.WED....15 ....Armchair Travel—Lewis & Clark Expedition

w/Cle Keeley (CMR) ......................2:00 p.m.FRI ......17 ....Fiddlin’ Bill (2FM) ................................3:30 p.m.MON ..20 ....Lunch Trip to English Pub

w/King’s Crown (1FL) ....................10:30 a.m.TUE ....21 ....Maple Sugar Serenaders (2FM) ..........6:30 p.m.WED....22 ....Sing-Along w/Randy (2FM) ................2:00 p.m.FRI ......24 ....Music Masters Duo (2FM) ..................2:15 p.m.MON ..27 ....Nostalgia, entertainment (2FM) ..........6:30 p.m.TUE ....28 ....Lunch Trip Mystery Restaurant (1FL) ..10:30 p.m.THUR..30 ....Laugh Along w/Millie (CMR) ..............2:30 p.m.

FRI ..........3 ....Lunch Trip w/Arbor to First Watch (L)....10:15 a.m.

FRI ........3 ....Current Events w/Dr. Dodd (3NP) ......10:30 a.m.

FRI ........3 ....Armchair Travel w/Wanda & Betty (MP)....................1:00 p.m.

SAT ........4 ....Songs to Remember (A) ........................2:00 p.m.

MON ......6 ....Music Masters Duo (A)..........................2:00 p.m.

THURS ..9 ....Tune Toppers, singers (A) ......................2:00 p.m.

MON......13 ....Movie: South Pacific (MP)........................1:00 p.m.

MON......13 ....Golden Road Quartet (A) ......................7:00 p.m.

WED ......15 ....*Birthday Party (A)................................1:00 p.m.

WED ......15 ....Tom Cannon, singer (A) ........................2:00 p.m.

THURS ..16 ....*King’s Crown Lunch Tripto Mimi’s Cafe (L) ..........................10:30 a.m.

FRI ........17 ....Current Events w/Dr. Dodd (3NP) ......10:30 a.m.

SAT........18 ....Tommy Barr, guitarist (A) ......................2:00 p.m.

MON......20 ....Lunch Trip to English Pub w/Arbor (L) ..10:15 a.m.

MON......20 ....*Resident Council Meeting (MP) ..........2:00 p.m.

TUES ....21 ....*Food Advisory Meeting (DR) ..............2:30 p.m.

THURS ..23 ....Tune Toppers, singers (A) ......................2:00 p.m.

MON......27 ....Pecan Pie Party (A)................................1:00 p.m.

MON......27 ....Nostalgia, duo (A) ..................................3:00 p.m.

WED ......29 ....*Wal-Mart Shopping Trip (L) ................9:00 a.m.

WED ......29 ....Fiddlin’ Bill, singer (A) ..........................1:00 p.m.

THURS ..30 ....*KC Tree Lighting Ceremony (A) ........6:00 p.m.

THE ARBOR

Jean Peacock andEdna Moore sharea toast to Fall atOktoberfest!

This group of King’s Crown and Arbor residents enjoyed the fine dining andambience at Rassa Steaks, just one of the many outings planned by theActivities staff in these two neighborhoods


It was a red-letter day many yearsago when I could finally afford to hiresomeone to come in and help clean myhouse! I used to tidy up before the cleaninglady got there, at least straighten the placeup, throw away or file those old bills andpapers, and toss stuff out of the fridge. And,it’s almost the same here at Shell Point! Oncleaning day, I still putter around, puttingthings in their proper places.

But here’s the difference – back in the“old days” I always gave my cleaning lady atip, especially if she did a really good job onthe house that day. Here at Shell Point, res-idents are not allowed to tip the employees.So what’s the best way to show your appreci-ation for – well, not just your cleaning per-son or your waitperson in one of the diningrooms – but every Shell Point employee,even the ones you never see?

This problem was addressed many yearsago by a group of folks who served on theResident Council. They came up with theidea of a Christmas fund just for those

employees (not managers) who often workbehind-the-scenes, as well as the ones yousee every day. And, the Resident Councilhas continued this tradition each year byencouraging residents to donate some moneyinto the fund. Think of it as a once-a-year“group tip!” And, with Christmas “justaround the corner” it’s time to get serious.

Stop a moment to think about the folkswho clean your home, do your linens, mowthe lawn, prune the shrubs, clean the pool,deliver your mail, serve your dinner – andmore, more, more. Not to mention theeffort it takes to plan and execute a new setof different programs and trips, concertsand parties like the Friendship Festivalevery month, to a whole community ofnearly 2,000 people! These are the peoplewho keep Shell Point ticking alongsmoothly each day – all for your comfortand enjoyment. Wow! That’s a big job andit’s all done for us – the lucky people whohave chosen Shell Point as our home.

When you’re finished counting your

blessings and all the ways these employeesimprove your daily life, open up your walletor checkbook and give a little back.Because it’s time to say “thank you” and letthem know just how much they are appreci-ated! Please do it right now – today – beforeit’s too late. All you need do is make outyour check to Shell Point – marked for“Employee Christmas Gift Fund” – anddrop it in the inter-community mailbox.

I know each and every employee willthank you in person, or in his/her heart, foryour generosity this holiday season.

Think of the WildWest and the imagi-

nation runs away with itself. Myth,mystery and a healthy supply of romanticfiction conjure up a satisfying picture of agun-toting Clint Eastwood type andstressed-out sheriffs trying to enforce therule of law. So it’s understandable that linedancers would like to see their own historywithin the same frontier fairy tale. But thereality, according to the website dosado.com,is somewhat different

True, the early settlers were predomi-nantly men, but line dance didn’t evolvejust because they weren’t tookeen on dancing cheek-to-cheek. They were more con-cerned with stayin’ alive!But what the settlers didbring with them were theirown national traditions. Theoriginal Schottische arrivedfrom Poland; German set-tlers introduced clogging; while Cajuninfluences can be laid squarely at thedoorstep of the French.

You have to take a leap into this century

to discover the first sightings of line dance,which sort of rode in on the coat-tails ofrock ‘n roll. There emerged what can bedescribed as “fad” dances like the Strolland later the Madison. The film industrygave line dance an important boost, particu-larly the movie Urban Cowboy, whichsparked a trend in country dancers doingthe Cotton Eyed Joe and other line dances.Then when Billy Ray Cyrus wrote “AchyBreaky Heart” in 1992, a clever marketingtrick was perpetrated, when a dance was cre-ated to promote the song. Eventually “AchyBreaky Heart” snowballed into the biggest

dance craze ever — line dancing choreo-graphed to country music. Enjoyable,straightforward to learn and not requiring apartner, line dance was bound to spread.

Line Dancing Starts in NovemberAnd spread it has, gaining popularity

right here at Shell Point, where Line Dancehas returned to the Shell Point Health Clubeach Thursday. If you already knows thesteps, join the others who have some expe-

rience when they form up a line at 11:20 a.m.For those who’d like a bit slower pace, or

who don’t know their CottonEyed Joe from a Cotton-Poly Blend,the beginner’s class starts Thursdaysat 10:45 a.m. It’s easy to sign up atthe first class, which takes placeon November 2. But if you’re justreading this and missed that date,feel free to sign up at the nextclass and join in the fun. It’s great

exercise, too – and a wonderful way to meetsome lively folks who enjoy a good time onthe dance floor. Call Lois Forsythe at 433-1818 or Lois Gannon at 482-5965 for info.

Saying Thank You with the EmployeeChristmas Fund B Y N A N C Y S H I R A R ( O A K M O N T )

Residents say thanks to employees with theChristmas Fund.

THE HISTORY OF LINE DANCING

Shell Point Line Dancers performing at Junonia in September.

COME OUT IN EARLY NOVEMBER FOR LINE DANCING FUN!

Line Dancing Thursdays at the Health Club10:45 a.m. Beginner’s Class11:20 a.m. Advanced Class


INCOME TAX STRATEGIESTHAT WILL SAVE YOU MONEY

Thursday, November 16, 200610:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL

Instructor: Patti Hardin, CPA, Hughes, Snell & Company;

Paul Weinstein, UBS Financial Services

Register to Learn:

Tax planning opportunities to save on your income tax before December 31

Do I need to file a Florida Intangible Tax return?

What does Congress have planned forincome and estate tax reform?

Investment strategies that maximizeincome and minimize taxes

RSVP by utilizing the form in your Academyat Shell Point class roster, or by calling the

Legacy Foundation at 466-8484.

While he is remembered primarily as a playwright, WilliamShakespeare’s influence transcends the stage. He left a lasting impact thataffects us all. Ask any actor and he or she will almost always say Shakespearewas one of the greatest, if not the greatest, playwrights of all time.Somewhere in the world, one of his plays is performed or read every day.

More than just a playwright, Shakespeare is credited with introducingmore than 1,500 words to the English language. If we have ever used thewords “bump,” “dauntless,” “gossip,” “luggage,” “majestic,” “madcap,” or“laughable,” we owe some gratitude to the Bard. Shakespeare’s words andworks continue to be cited and quoted in speeches, plays and movies. Hislegacy and his ongoing influence know no bounds.

One phrase attributed to Shakespeare that actually predates him is “thepen is mightier than the sword.” While he may not have coined this partic-ular phrase, it accurately describes his contributions to society and his last-ing influence.The same words that Shakespeare used, and the ones heinvented, are still available for us today. We don’t have to use them in anovel or play or create any words to have the same kind of impact thatShakespeare did. We can use words to change the world just as he did.

One of the best combinations of words is in one of the most commoninstruments — a Last Will and Testament. A Will or Trust is an outstand-ing way to leave your own legacy and impression on the world. If you chooseto include Shell Point in your plans, you know your words will find a caringand enthusiastic audience, eager to help you make them count and last.Contact the Legacy Foundation, 466-8484, for more information.

THE LEGACY OFWILLIAM SHAKESPEAREB Y J E F F C O R Y , L E G A C Y F O U N D A T I O N

J E F F C O R Y , C F P , E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R ,

L E G A C Y F O U N D A T I O N

The Larsen Pavilion was once againtraining ground for 14 student practicalnurses, who were accompanied by twoinstructors, during the first two weeks inOctober. This was the fourth class to train inthe Pavilion since October of 2005, whichsays a lot about how popular this venue iswith the classes who learn their newprofession at the High Tech Centerhere in Fort Myers.

Each day the students were splitinto two groups, one day serving onmedication carts and treatments,and then trading tasks to be exposedto hands-on resident care. And forthe first time, several of the girlswere also given training on the hos-pice unit on the 4th floor. This pre-graduate training gives the studentsgood exposure to using their class-

room studies in the geriatric field. Theyspent time working with the Shell Pointstaff learning about the special joys andchallenges of long term care. They passedmedications and did treatments, providedpersonal care, administered flu shots, andof course — all the required documenta-

tion that goes along with nursing.The students finished their rotation

with a luncheon that was hosted by ShellPoint and attended by staff from the LarsenPavilion, King’s Crown, the Arbor, andHuman Resources. These eager studentswill be graduating in early November and

will be entering the work forceshortly there after. “We hope thatthe time they spent in the LarsenPavilion may just open their eyesand their hearts to the possibility ofa career in long term care nursing,”said Chris Greenawalt, director ofnursing in the Pavilion. In fact, sev-eral graduates have become staffmembers here at Shell Point andalso have gone on to earn theirRegistered Nursing degree whileworking here.

Student Nurses Train at Larsen Pavilion

These 14 student nurses and their instructors worked with LarsenPavilion staff to complete their training.


Never being able to work at the pollsin my years “prior to Shell Point,” Icouldn’t wait to volunteer. I was given afancy title and couldn’t believe we got paidfor doing what I consider a privilege. Plus, it’sfun! As a bonus, Shell Point residents havean extraordinarily high turnout for each andevery election. Way to go Shell Point!

All eleven volunteers in the Precinct83 Primary were Shell Point residents.That doesn’t happen often, so I wanted toshare what your fellow residents had to sayabout their recent experience.

Carolyn Erbst (Sand Dollar) has livedout of the country so long that she’s just “gladto be an American,” with the privilege of vot-ing and helping others express their politicalwishes. “We Americans need to cast ourvotes and never lose the right to do so,” shesaid. Fred Fix (Lakewood) feels a civic dutyto volunteer on election days. He loves towelcome people and urges everyone to vote.

Howard and Marilyn Schmidt(Lucina) were the only husband-and-wifeteam serving during the Primary. Theyagree it’s always a rewarding experience, get-ting to meet people and helping them. “Achallenge,” is how Dick Patton (Parkwood)views being a poll worker volunteer. Now

that he’s retired, he thoroughly enjoyed theexperience and feels Lee County does anexcellent job in training the volunteers.

Harold Bratt (Parkwood) signed up as avolunteer poll worker for “the fun of it -something new.” He liked the interactionwith the people and helping folks at theIvotronic machines. When Henry Hansen(Turban) saw an article in the WeeklyReminder requesting volunteer poll work-ers, he immediately called the ElectionCenter. Since he has always valued thepower of the vote - giving each a chance tomake their voice heard — and found therewould be a three-hour training session, hevolunteered. He enjoyed all the behindthe scenes activity involved in an electionand, for him, working with the other vol-unteers was a rewarding experience.

A first-time volunteer at the polls,Harriet Heckler (Rosemont) welcomed theopportunity to meet and greet her friends andneighbors, as well as working as a team withher fellow volunteers. Although BeulahJohnston (Turban) had worked as a pollworker many years ago, she always seemed tobe out of the U.S. when election time camearound. This year she liked the idea of onceagain doing something for her country. “The

pay is nice, too,” she remarked. Having notvolunteered for so many years, it was her firstexperience explaining the Ivotronicmachines, and she thought it was “fun.”

Two other Shell Point election volun-teers, Linda Forcey (Parkwood) and JoanHackle (Rosemont), were assigned Precinctsoutside of Shell Point.

Florida elections have taken a lot oflumps in recent years, but having heard theexperiences of those hardy souls who gaveup three to six hours of their time in train-ing, plus volunteering from 5:30 a.m. until8:00 p.m. on election day, I hope you givethem all a big “Thanks!” when you seethem for the elections on November 7. Forthose that vote in person, don’t forget totake along your picture with a valid signa-ture. See you at the polls!

YOUR VOTE COUNTSSHELL POINT RESIDENTS WORK THE POLLS B Y N I T A D E W E E S E , S A N D D O L L A R

The Shell Point Singers are preparingfor their Annual Christmas Concert tobe presented on Tuesday, December 5, at 7:15p.m. The program will feature two contrast-ing medleys of traditional carols; one basedon melodies of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart,and the other in the style of the Big Band era.

The Singers will also perform FredrickSilver’s whimsical version of “The TwelveDays After Christmas.” The concert willinclude the familiar carols that celebrate thisholiday season, such as Rutter’s “CandlelightCarol,” Goemanne’s “Sing We Noel,” and theold French carol, “What Is This LovelyFragrance?”

Shell Point Singers Prepare for Annual Christmas Concert


Guest House Welcomes Snowbirds B Y C I N D Y O ’ G R A D Y , E X E C U T I V E A S S I S T A N T T O T H E P R E S I D E N T

The weather’s cooling off up northand what better place for your friendsand family to travel this winter than to visityou at Shell Point and stay in our family-friendly Guest House on The Island at ShellPoint. Did you know that family and friendsof Shell Point residents receive a 10 percentdiscount off the daily rate? A discount is alsoprovided to members of AAA, AARP, andguests who wish to stay longer than 30 days.

The Guest House at Shell Point offers36 nicely furnished rooms that include twodouble beds, in-room coffee service, hairdry-ers and cable TV, as well as easy access to on-site dining in the Crystal Room and IslandCafé. The beautiful swimming pool on TheIsland is a favorite gathering place to warmyour toes and catch some Florida sunshineduring the winter months!

During the holiday season a number offamilies and friends enjoy the security andbeauty of our tropical paradise when theyvisit Shell Point residents. The beautifulwildlife of ospreys, egrets, and manatees —the water softly lapping up on shore by theCaloosahatchee River — along with thespiritual rejoicing in The Village Church

— all combine to make your guest’s visit aspecial memory.

Remember to make plans early as reser-vations are received on a first-come, first-served basis. Comfortable guest rooms, thetropical ambiance and amenities of TheIsland, along with our close proximity toSanibel Island and Fort Myers Beach, are sureto provide a restful and recreational respitefor all who visit our community. Please con-tact the Guest House at 239-454-2123 or viae-mail guesthouse@ shellpoint.org.

We look forward to assisting you withmaking your reservation.

The Shell Point Guest House offers great ratesfor family and friends visiting Shell Point.

Celebrate The Island Salon’s Anniversary!Enjoy Salon Specials all Week Long! B Y R O B Y N C H U R C H , S A L O N M A N A G E R

November marks the one yearanniversary of the opening of theIsland Salon. Thanks to each of you for thetremendous support shown for our services— we have had a very successful first year!

During this past year the days andhours of operation at the Island Salon havebeen increased for added convenience forour customers. The salon has added spaservices such as facials, skin care, and mas-sage therapy to the menu.

Spa manicures and pedicures have beenvery popular. Salon team members at each ofour locations have worked with several prod-

uct lines to find the very best product forhigh quality services, such as Matrix, Nioxin,the Creative Nail Care System and theRepechage skin care line. The results fromthese products are fabulous!

As you join us in celebrating the birth-day of the Island Salon, we would like toshow our appreciation for your loyalpatronage by offering you a savings of 10percent off any salon service for your birth-day. Residents celebrating November birth-days will be the first to receive this valuablesavings certificate in the mail.

During the week of November 13, the

Island Salon will be celebrating this firstanniversary with refreshments and a different“special” in the salons for each day of thisweek. Try the new facial, skin care, or mas-sage services during the month of Novemberand receive 20 percent off your first service.

Please join us in the Island Salon for thisFirst Anniversary celebration — and feel freeto stop by for refreshments, even if you don’thave an appointment. While you’re there,enter your name in a drawing for a salon giftcertificate. We look forward to meeting andsharing this special week with you! Thankyou for making our first year a great one!

Come and stay wherethe palm trees sway and enjoy our tropical island . . .

MondayNovember 13

Take $2.00 off men’s shampoo

and haircut

TuesdayNovember 14

Enjoy a complimentaryFrench manicure with

purchase of a SpaManicure or Pedicure

WednesdayNovember 15

Take 20 percent off the price of

Matrix Products

ThursdayNovember 16

Enjoy a complimentaryhand massage with pur-chase of Spa Pedicure

FridayNovember 17

Enjoy a complimentarydeep conditioner with

purchase of hair coloring service.

The pool is available for hotel guests to enjoy.


Your Partner for Health is the 2006theme of National Nurse PractitionerWeek, which is recognized November 5-11.This week has been set aside as a salute tosome 115,000 caring professionals who are“more” than a nurse. How? NursePractitioners (ARNPs) are Registered Nurseswho have special training in the diagnosisand treatment of illness. They must be super-vised by a physician, but the physician doesnot need to be present when they are with apatient. The physician may authorize thenurse practitioner to interview and examinepatients, take medical histories, treat routineproblems, order laboratory tests, prescribecertain kinds of medicine, and, if necessary,refer more complex problems to a physician.

Here at Shell Point we are fortunate tohave two nurse practitioners as part of themedical staff. Mari Butler and Carol Clarkhave the important task of collaboratingwith the Shell Point physician staff of the J.Howard Wood Medical Center and theLarsen Pavilion, working in advanced rolesto assess, diagnose, and prescribe for residentpatients.

Mari Butler came to Shell Point eight

years ago and brings expertise from a richexperience in cardiology. In addition tooversight of Larsen Pavilion residents, Mariassists in new employee health screeningsand overflow needs in the Medical Centeror King’s Crown appointment schedules.

Carol Clark joined Mari and Dr.Nesselroade three years ago from theAlliance facility in Deland, Florida, andcontinues to integrate a background in pri-mary care of older adults and education.Carol utilizes the integration of non-tradi-tional therapies with traditional treatmentplans and monitors therapeutic trends inmanagement of diabetes.

“Not only do we give our time to acute

problems,” said Carol, “but we strive to pro-vide health-promotion and a disease-preven-tion focus for older adults.” One goal for thecoming year is to facilitate routine screeningsand follow-up for eye health among LarsenPavilion residents, in cooperation with Dr.Trevor Elmquist. Dr. Elmquist also currentlyoffers all residents his ophthalmology servicesin the Arbor Medical Center. Plus, in thepast year, the team has added state-of-the-artequipment for removal of ear wax, a serviceoffered to all residents.

Another ongoing major effort undertak-en by the medical staff is the mastery of theElectronic Medical Record system, whichwill streamline and enhance resident carethroughout the continuum. The automatedhealth record will provide clear, accurateinformation to facilitate health promotionand disease prevention, as well as monitor-ing acute illness. Both Mari and Carol carryequipment allowing them to access medicalrecords, whether in the Larsen Pavilion,King’s Crown, G. Howard Wood MedicalCenter, or the resident’s own home. Join usin saluting our Partners for Health – theShell Point ARNP staff.

The Nurse Practitioner — Who, What and Where?

Mari Butler and Carol Clark, ARNPs serve residents in the Medical Center

and Larsen Pavilion.

Achoo! Don’t Catch the FluCourt Flu Shots Continue in November

Courts have been scheduled toreceive flu vaccination shots tokeep you healthy throughout the upcom-ing winter flu season. Everyone isencouraged to get a flu shot. A make-up

day has been arranged for those unableto attend their court’s assigned date.The Woodlands flu shots were given inOctober; however, if you missed yours,you can go to one of the Island locations.

ISLAND RESIDENTSThursday, November 2

Location: Village Church

HARBOR COURT . .8:30 - 9:15 a.m. MACOMA . . . . . . . . .9:15 - 10:00 a.m. TELLIDORA . . . . . . .10:00 - 10:45 a.m. NAUTILUS . . . . . . . .10:45 - 11:30 a.m. JUNONIA . . . . . . . . .1:00 - 1:45 p.m. PALM ACRES . . . . . .1:45 - 2:30 p.m.LUCINA . . . . . . . . . .2:30 - 3:15 p.m.SAND DOLLAR . . . .3:15 - 4:00 p.m.

ISLAND RESIDENTSWednesday, November 8Location: Village Church

ROYAL BONNET . . .8:30 - 9:15 a.m.PERIWINKLE . . . . . .9:15 - 10:00 a.m.COQUINA . . . . . . . .10:00 - 10:45 a.m. TURBAN . . . . . . . . . .10:45 - 11:30 a.m. SUNDIAL . . . . . . . . .1:00 - 1:45 p.m. CELLANA . . . . . . . . .2:30 - 3:15 p.m. CAMEO . . . . . . . . . . .3:15 - 4:00 p.m.

MAKE UP DAYDate: Wednesday, November 15 Location: Arbor Medical Center—2nd Floor

Time: 8:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.Call the Medical Center with questions: 454-2146.

Bud and Julie Smith (Parkwood)

Helen Armstron (Coquina) Martha Overlock(Coquina) and Jean Allison (Periwinkle)

Harvest HoedownPHOTOS BY CHUCK DURRELL (OAKMONT)


WORSHIP, DISCIPLESHIP, FELLOWSHIPvillagechurch

Have you ever tried to speak a for-eign language or teach someone tospeak English? It’s a difficult and challengingtask! On Wednesday, November 8 at 10:15a.m., the Women’s Ministries meeting willfeature Betsy and Brad Hopkins, sharingtheir unique ministry with Wycliffe BibleTranslators in West Africa. Betsy’s parentsare Mary and Bill Barbour, residents ofTurban Court.

After Betsy graduated from Middlebury

College in Vermont and Bradfrom Wheaton College inIllinois, they began their mar-ried life as missionaries withWycliffe. Following four years oflanguage learning and cultureadaptation, in 1984 they wereassigned to a Bible translationproject in a small village. Duringthose years in the village withtheir two sons, Justin and Sean,they learned the language andcustoms of the native peoples inthe area. While Betsy home-schooled the boys, Brad workedon producing an alphabet andgrammar for the formerly unwritten lan-guage of the villagers. Upon completion ofthese important ingredients, they begantranslating portions of the Bible into thenewly-formed written language.

In 1997, the family moved to the cap-ital city to continue their Bible translation

ministry there. Brad isnow an Old TestamentTranslation Consultantfor several ethnic lan-guages in West Africa,while Betsy continueswith the LanguagePrograms Department,helping new missionariesplan and guide their lan-guage projects.

In the past few years,Betsy and Brad haveworked closely withC&MA personnel, as wellas with Wycliffe Bible

translators. Please meet this fascinating cou-ple and learn about their new “remote”assignment. You’ll see them around ShellPoint frequently, which will offer the oppor-tunity to get to know them and learn a bitmore about Bible translation projectsaround the world.

Focus on West Africa: Women’s Ministries Welcomes Bible Translators

Betsy and Brad in Africa inthe early 1980s

Another wonderful concert series isabout to begin here in our community.The Village Church is pleased to present thefirst of nine outstanding concerts during thisseason, as we continue to celebrate God’sgoodness though the glorious giftof music. Many speak of howmusic warms the heart andsoothes the soul. Through theministry of song, our faith is nur-tured and our spirit is refreshed,as melody and harmony celebratethe life that God has given to us.

The first concert of the sea-son will be on Sunday evening,November 12, with Joel Raneyand Jane Holstein, piano/organ.Raney and Holstein began performingtogether shortly after they met in 1996, andover the past ten years they have inspiredmany audiences with their keyboard skills atthe piano and organ. Besides performing formany church concert series, they also pres-ent their keyboard artistry through work-

shops for various church music conferences.Jane and Joel are strong advocates for com-bining the organ and piano in worship andconcert with their unique arrangements ofhymns, songs, spirituals and familiar classics.

Individually they maintainbusy schedules. Jane and herhusband, David L. Weck, live inWheaton, Illinois. She is themusic editor at Hope Publishingand is also Director of MusicMinistries at First PresbyterianChurch of River Forest, Illinois,where she is organist and directsthe choirs. Joel Raney’s careerincludes writing and arrangingmusic for radio and television

commercials in his own Chicago-basedProduction Company and studio, CATFISH.Joel lives in River Forest, Illinois, with hiswife, Susie, and three boys. Joel is the artistin residence at the First Presbyterian Churchof River Forest, arranging, composing andaccompanying for worship.

2006-2007 SEASON OF PRAISE BEGINS NOVEMBER 12

JANE HOLSTEIN AND JOEL RANEY

Sunday November 12Tickets $5

Brad and Betsy Hopkins will share their Africaexperience on November 8 at 10:15 a.m.

The celebration of friendship contin-ues on Sunday morning at the VillageChurch. Everyone is welcome to share withthis community congregation and celebrateGod’s goodness and the joys of friendship,during the Sunday Morning WorshipService on November 12 at 10:45 a.m.Chaplain Dr. Sue Stranahan will be speak-ing and Jane Holstein, and pianist, JoelRaney, will join us again with their musicministry, which will certainly be inspiring.

During the worship service, the choirwill be singing the festive anthem by JoelRaney entitled “Praise To the Lord, theAlmighty,” arranged for choir, congrega-tion, organ and piano. The choir will alsobe singing Raney’s original anthem enti-tled “By God’s Hand,” and a four-handaccompaniment will be featured in Raney’sunique choral setting of “How Great ThouArt.” Also, the choir will be singing JaneHolstein’s choir setting of “For the Fruit ofAll Creation,” based on a traditional Welshmelody.

Continue the FriendshipFestival Weekend Celebration

After living in this areafor more than 30 years –

20 on Sanibel and 10 year atShell Point, I can guarantee you that

you can catch a big fish almost anywhereyou throw your line in. I’ve been fishingsince I was a kid in Indiana, most of the timethrowing my line in the nearest body ofwater from the shore. Lakes, rivers, canals –you name it, I’ve fished it.

But one of my favorite fishing “holes” isright here off the dock at the Shell PointMarina, where the sheepshead are plentiful,along with some other big ones, like blackdrum and maybe even a tarpon or two! First Iget my favorite bait – fiddler crabs that can becaught at Bunche Beach, around the potholes

of water off the beach area. Sheepshead anddrum both love to bite on these, as well assand fleas and small shrimp, which can befound if you rake the water’s edge and pull thebait up on the sand. Then back to my fishinghole at the marina, where I knock a few bar-nacles off the pilings. This seems to bring thebig ones in, looking for something to eat.Throwing the line in and fishing at the bot-tom, I landed the five-pound sheepshead and12-pound drum you see in the photo.

So if you’ve got the craving to do a littleshore fishing, you can catch some good onesright off our docks. Give it a try betweenmid-November and mid-March, when thewater cools down. Then you can share yourbig fish story without a boat, as well!

Big Fish StoryWho Says You Need a Boat to Catch Fish?

B Y P E T E H A R M S , S A N D D O L L A R

Whatever term you use to describe the Staghorn Fern, it isclear that it is a unique plant specimen. Native to Australiaand New Guinea, the Staghorn Fern lives in the branches of largetrees, not as a parasite, but instead as the ultimate scrounger that sci-entists call an epiphyte. Using its host only for support, the Staghornrecycles the tree’s discarded leaves for nutrients, and it collects thewater that runs down the truck for its moisture needs.

Taking a life lesson from the Staghorn, theShell Point Grounds Department is also practic-ing recycling. Last year in Hurricane Wilma atree that held a nice Staghorn Fern was lost, andalthough we could not save the tree, the groundsstaff was able to save the fern. It, along with acompanion fern, have been reused as one of thetwo Staghorn Ferns placed in the Live Oak Treesflanking the entrance to the AdministrationBuilding on The Island.

We believe the addition of these statelyspecimens will be an inspiring focal point, as res-idents stroll from the bus stop toward the CrystalRoom or Resident Activity Center. You’re invit-ed to linger, examine, and enjoy this botanicalcuriosity. To learn more about Platyceriumbifurcatum (the Staghorn Fern) go to TheUniversity of Florida’s Agricultural ExtensionOffice website.

Doug Sharer, GroundsDepartment I.P.M.Specialist (IntegratedPest Management)treats insect infesta-tions of plants, con-trols weeds, and performs fertilization.He is licensed by thestate of Florida to per-form pesticide applica-tions, is a FloridaCertified HorticulturalProfessional, has anassociated degree in Golf CourseManagement and haspreviously owned aplant nursery.

STAGHORN FERNSUNUSUAL, BIZZARE, OR FASCINATING…B Y S T E V E M O R T O N , L A N D S C A P E P L A N N E R

Pete shows off a sheepshead and a drum that hecaught at the Shell Point Marina dock.

Shell Point Life November 2006

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