Shell Point Life September 2007

September 2007Vol. 2 Issue 9

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

Editor Lynn SchneiderArt Director Rich Cerrina

Graphic Designer Wendy Iverson

Staff ContributorsGene McGonigle, Teri Kollath, Millie Kuehn,Linda Rakos, Randy Woods, Robyn Church,

Rachael Dula, Carol Cooper, Tom Frackenpohl,Carol Clark, Mary Franklin, Elizabeth Brown,

Sarah Patten, Ted Yeatts, Steve Morton, Linda Hicks, Chris Bright, Lee Johnson,

Janet Howard, McKenzie Boren, Ginny Ficker

Resident ContributorsBill Saunders, Peggy Holton

Please submit suggestions in writing to LynnSchneider at Shell Point Welcome Center.

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

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

SONG OF THE SEASONBy Lynn Schneider, Editor

ON TH E CO V E R

Fifth grade teacher Carol Ashley (Coquina) in herclassroom at Gateway Elementary School.

One of the things that people whomove to Florida from up Northoften tell me is that they miss thechange of seasons. Of course, theseare the same folks who tell me thatthey do not miss shoveling snow, dig-ging out their car, frozen pipes bursting,and some of the other “glories” of the cold-er section of our country. But apparentlyJune is very nice there.

But, we do have seasons here inFlorida! Having always lived in the South,I have a different point of reference whenit comes to seasons and may be able to helpyou discover and recognize the seasons ofthe South. First, there is shorts and sandalsseason. This is our longest season and runsapproximately 10 months of the year.Then there is fresh fruit season, anotherparticularly long and delicious season thatwe enjoy. There is winter, of course, onlyin our case it lasts about two weeks andusually requires nothing more than a lightsweater. A raging Fort Myers winter mightrequire long pants and perhaps a jacket.

Some of my favorite Florida seasonsare the friends coming to visit seasonswhich generally occur around holidays andsummer when our families and friendshave vacations from work or school.College football season (Go Noles!) isalways an exciting and fun time of year.And everyone enjoys leaving your win-dows open season which, admittedly, is abit shorter than we would like.

Of course, you have to have thebad times to make the good timesseem better, so naturally we have ourless enjoyable seasons. Those wouldbe hurricane season, which is gener-ally uneventful; tax season, which is

thankfully short; and road work season,which appears to be endless.

September is back to school season,and in this issue of Shell Point Life, we meetCarol Ashley, a resident in Coquina, whocontinues to work as a teacher in the LeeCounty Public School System. Find outmore about this terrific lady in our story onpage 5.

September also brings the unveiling ofthis year’s upcoming concert series and theschedule this year is impressive! The serieshas been such a popular hit that the ResortServices department has expanded theselection of programs. Check out the lineup on page 3.

Shell Point residents who like to learnmore about their community will want tobe sure to take the tour of Eagles Preserveon September 19. The article by ResortServices Manager Mary Franklin on page 7has all the details. And of course, theHappenings section starting on page 10 isjust brimming with things to do inSeptember.

I guess if I had to pick one word todescribe our season in September I wouldhave to say amazing! We’re glad you arehere and we hope you enjoy every minute!

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Location: Church Auditorium/ISAdvanced Series Tickets $35February 9th concert $18March 10th concert $25

Location: Grand Cypress Room/WDLAdvanced Series Tickets $35Single Tickets $15(Space is limited)

Location: Church Auditorium/ISAdvanced Series Tickets $100Single Tickets $25

Something Musically for Everyone to Enjoy

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T he Fine and PerformingArts Committee is pleased

to announce this year’s con-cert series. Aside from our original fabulouslineup, this year we have added two addi-tional series of special interest.

We know there is a core group of resi-dents who have a true appreciation of cham-ber music, so we bring to you Concerts andConversation. This series will be held in theintimate setting of the Grand Cypress Roomat the Woodlands. Limited seating will bringyou up close and personal with our selected

artists. Following each concert, ticketholders will enjoy a delicious dessert buffetwhile they mingle with friends and chatwith the artists.

This year we are also partnering withthe Southwest Florida Symphony as theybring us an instrumental and choral concertright here on our own Shell Point stage.

Here is a look at this year’s line up forall three series. We believe there is some-thing musical for everyone to enjoy. Concertbrochures will be mailed out September10th and ticket sales will follow. Please

consider becoming a 2007-2008 donor andgive generously to this year’s Friends of theArts fund.

Let themusic play on

Shell Point Concert Series

Roger WilliamsNovember 15, 2007, at 7:30 p.m.

The Preservation Hall Jazz BandJanuary 17, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.

The Naples Philharmonic OrchestraFebruary 28, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.

Christopher Parkening & Jubilant SykesMarch 27, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.

Kirk Whipple & Marilyn MoralesApril 17, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.

Symphony Series

How Sweet the SoundSaturday, February 9, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.The Symphony Chamber Chorus, children’schorus and guests William Dawson, acclaimedcomposer/pianist, and Michael Helman, organ-ist, will perform favorite hymns, and folk songs.

Vive Le FranceMonday, March 10, 2008, at 7:30 p.m.The Symphony Chamber Chorus and guestspresent a musical celebration of early twenti-eth century France, featuring Faure’s Requiem,one of the most spiritually uplifting and beau-tiful requims ever composed.

New! Concerts andConversation Series

Mountain Laurel TrioNovember 20, 2007, at 7:00 p.m.

The Gulf Coast Trio with SoloistFebruary 5, 2008, at 7:00 p.m.

Kate Boyd, PianistMarch 17, 2008, at 7:00 p.m.

Enjoy a delicious dessert buffet, followingeach of the concerts. Stay and mingle withfriends and chat with the artists.

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Southwest FloridaSymphony

Shell Point Concert Series In the NewsB Y D A W N B O R E N , D I R E C T O R O F R E S I D E N T L I F E

Mountain Laurel TrioKate Boyd

Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Parkening& Sykes

Parkening& Sykes

Naples Philharmonic Orchestra

Whipple & Morales


Gone are the days of “goingback to school,” thoughmany remember the bitter-

sweet time of fall that marked the end ofsummer vacation and the beginning of thenew school year. In fact, retirees living atShell Point can live in summer vacationmode all year long if they want to! Butschool is not out for one Coquina resident,Carol Ashley, who is going back toschool this year. Mrs. Ashley is afull-time elementary school readingspecialist, and she is returning thisfall to Gateway Elementary schoolof Fort Myers for her 35th year ofteaching.

Carol has been a readingteacher for elementary school chil-dren for thirty-five years. Shetaught first graders for her first thir-teen years in Indiana and thenmoved to Fort Myers where she hasbeen teaching ever since. WhenCarol graduated from college at theage of 28, she was not sure what shewould end up doing. However, afterraising two children, at age 32 shewent back to school at the University ofIndiana to be certified to teach public ele-mentary school.

From a very young age, Carol loved toread. Her own first-grade teacher sparked ajoy and passion in her for reading books.Her teacher was an animated woman whoread stacks of stories to her classes everyday. Carol cherishes the memories of timepassed in front of her own teacher, listeningto the voice that made stories come alive!

“Before I learned to read, I loved thatidea that you could go somewhere, besomething, do something else in your lifejust by reading books,” Carol remembers.And that passion for stories has carried herthrough her career and her life. “I began to

read at an early age, and I still continue toread at an old age.”

Carol reads so much, in fact, that youhave probably seen her. Some people saythat the chickee hut at the Shell Point beachon the Island is Carol’s library because eachand every afternoon of the summer youwould find her sitting on the bench in thechickee hut surrounded by piles of books.

She has to read zealously because Carolis actually in a friendly competition with allher students. Teaching third, fourth andfifth grade, Carol sees many of her studentsfor a few years. At the end of each schoolyear, as they are parting ways for the sum-mer, she challenges her students to readmore books than she does over the summermonths. When we interviewed Carol, shehad already read 68 books. But she wasexpecting that there would be students whowould better her record. In fact, it hap-pened last year and the year before!

When Carol moved to Shell Point, sheconsidered relocating to a closer elemen-tary school so that she would not have tomake the 23-mile commute to work in the

morning. However, when one studentspecifically mentioned that he was lookingforward to having Mrs. Ashley for his read-ing teacher as a fourth-grader, Carol decid-ed that the long morning commute wasworth the time if it made a difference toyoung Christopher. And that is why sheteaches: for the sake of her students. Shesays that it is the children that keep her

coming to work; they teach her andmake her job fun.

Over the years the elementary class-room has changed some. Federal andstate initiatives have pushed for agreater emphasis on academics and lessrecreational and creative time. Forexample, this year Gateway Elementarystudents will not have recess, thoughthey will have physical education class-es daily. There is a great push on aca-demics early on for children becauseFlorida students are now required topass a new test – FCAT – FloridaComprehension Achievement Test – atthe end of third grade. If they do notsucceed in passing, they will be heldback. Carol believes, however, that the

foundational principles of teaching stillremain the same. She believes that toteach children to read, they must readmore! Practice is what will teach themthose skills, so she tries to read with themas much as she can.

School has started up in Lee County, soyou will probably not see Carol readingunder the shade of the chickee hut; she’llbe busy at work! In fact, Carol says that shewill continue to teach “as long as the goodLord lets me.” But perhaps you could takeCarol’s advice to her fourth graders – toread as much as you can and take yourbrain “back to school” with a good book inthe comfort of your own comfortable chairthis September!

Resident Profile: CAROL ASHLEY

Not Ready for Retirement—

It’s Back to School Time for One Resident


Resident E-Mail Addresses to beIncluded in the next Resident Roster Sign Up Now!The world is going online and weneed to keep up! It seems like theworld is getting smaller with the internetand we think that it would be helpful toadd e-mail addresses to Shell Point’sResident Roster. All you have to do is fillout the permission slip below and provideyour e-mail address OR e-mail your permis-

sion to Lynn Schneider at [email protected]. Permission slips will becollected at the Activity desks and forward-ed to Cyn Haas, who will then add them tothe upcoming resident roster.

The next updated Resident Roster,including e-mail addresses, will be avail-able in January of 2008.

Yes, Add my email address to the Resident RosterFirst and Last Name:

Address/Court:

E-mail address:

(Clip this completed permission slip and send to either Service Desk or email to [email protected].)

Residents and their furry friends bravedthe August heat to enjoy the secondannual Dog Days of Summer Party held onAugust 15th at the Woodlands.

The dogs competed in contests and enjoyedtreats like doggy ice cream while their humanfriends enjoyed refreshments and tested theirknowledge of canine trivia.

Sylvia Seers (Parkwood) and Jasper won theprize for Most Talented Pup, while EmmieColeman (Macoma) and her dog, Bitsy, tiedwith another resident and dog in the category ofBest Dog and Owner Look-a-Likes.

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Emmie Coleman (Macoma) and Bitsy.

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K O L L A T H ,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

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HospitalityCommittee IsGetting ReadyTo Extend WhatThey Do Best!


You’ve heard all about Shell Point’snew neighborhood, Eagles Preserve.You may have even met some of the won-derful folks who now reside there. And nowyou have a chance to actually visit theneighborhood for a complete tour!

Shell Point residents are invited to stepaboard a Shell Point bus for a tour of theEagles Preserve neighborhood, the newestaddition to our community! Tours will begiven on Thursday, September 27, at 12:30,2:00 and 3:30 p.m.

Shell Point buses will pick residents upon The Island and in The Woodlands anddrive them through Eagles Preserve.

Once you arrive, you will be able to getoff the bus, tour a residence, and enjoyrefreshments at the fitness center and swim-ming pool areas and meet residents from theneighborhood.

Reservations are needed for this event.Catch the bus on September 27th at your

court pickup location and ride to EaglesPreserve. We’ll see you there!

Celebration!See you in November at the

A Day in the Life at Shell Point

Friday, Nov. 91:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Church Auditorium Grounds

Details to follow

Patricia Myers (Junonia) willsoon be calling together thewomen and men who will greet youat upcoming programs and eventsduring the “season” at Shell Point.You will see volunteers from thiscommittee distributing programs andserving refreshments at everythingfrom the Shell Point Concert Seriesto Resident Life programs to holidayshows, presented by residents. Theseevents take place at our community’sgathering places like The VillageChurch Auditorium, Social Center,Resident Activity Center, and ManateeRoom on The Island, and also eventsat the Woodlands Commons and TheGrand Cypress Room. If you enjoymeeting, greeting and sometimeseven seating your fellow residents,give Patricia a call at 481-7539 andask her to add you to her list ofHospitality Volunteers.

Come and Meet Your New Neighbors!Residents Are Invited to Hop Aboard the Bus for a Tour of Eagles Preserve

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

GUIDED TOURS OF EAGLES PRESERVEThursday, September 27, at 12:30, 2:00 and 3:30 p.m.

Shell Point buses willpick up residents anddrive through Eagles Preserve.


Do you wish that you could sing Christmas carols morethan just once a year? Well now you can because theChristmas Cantata Choir is interested in having your voice jointhe chorus, directed by Ted and Ruth Rodgers. For a specialChristmas day event, the Cantata will present “With All My Love”at the Resident Activity Center on the Island at 4:15 p.m. All arewelcome to join the choir, and rehearsals will begin on Thursday,October 25th, at 2:45 p.m. in the choir rehearsal area of TheVillage Church. This musical group has been a tradition at ShellPoint for 12 years so come on out and sing or play your instrument.If you have any questions, please contact Ruth or Ted Rodgers (PalmAcres) at 466-5353.

Women’sMarathon Bridge

Women’s Marathon Bridge play begins November1st and goes until April. To sign up, call Pat Webster (SandDollar) at 454-2955, Mathilde Harper (Junonia) at 433-0480or Pat Stapinski (Harbor Court) at 985-1428. Play takesplace every 2 weeks in resident apartments. Please try to signup with a partner.

Although fall has just arrived, according to the calendar,The Internal Revenue Service has been planning all yearfor the Income TaxReturns they willbegin receiving inJanuary 2008 for theTax Year of 2007.

The AARP Tax-Aide program at ShellPoint has also begunplanning for the assis-tance that they will begiving to our residents in 2008. Last year thirteen residents served ascounselors and receptionists helping 355 clients file their FederalIncome Tax. Over 1,036 volunteer hours were contributed to thisvaluable service.

We would like to increase the number of Tax-Aide Counselorsin the program. If you are interested in joining the Tax-Aide group,please contact Ted Rodgers (Palm Acres) 466-5353 and make yourinterest known to him.

In January all Counselors are required to attend a course toreview the tax procedures and policies and learn about the changesin the tax code that will apply for the new year. In early fall it isnecessary to order the materials required for the training program,and all who are interested should contact Ted as soon as possible.

The AARP Tax-Aide program nationally is 26-years-old. It isthe nation’s largest volunteer-run tax counseling and preparationservice assisting Senior citizens and low-income individuals. In2007 over 32,000 volunteers assisted more than 2 million taxpayerswith their tax returns.

Start sorting through your treasure troves because theTrinkets and Treasures Bazaar is just around the corner!On Friday, October 19, the Social Center on the Island will bepacked with tables covered with a variety of things for sale! It will

be a giant bargain hunt fortreasure seekers, so bring a bagand your looking glasses to seeif there is something youmight want to buy from yourneighbor. You never knowwhat good things you’ll find atthis mega garage sale! And ifyou are interested in sellingsome of your things, sign upwill begin on Monday, October1st, at 8:15 a.m. at either serv-

ice desk. Make sure to sign up as soon as you can because sellingtables are limited. Only residents may sell, and residents must mantheir own tables. The cost is $5.00 per person for a table.

Watch your mailbox the week of September 17th becausethe 2007-2008 Let the Shows Begin information will be onits way! A brilliant selection of theatre and musical shows issure to delight everyone. Registration forms need to bereturned September 24th and the registration process willtake place on September 26th. See you at the Theatre!

Fall AcademyIt's time to pull out those thinking

caps again! The Academy at ShellPoint will be starting the fall series inthe beginning of October. Classes willrun during the months of October andNovember, so be sure to take a goodlook at your Fall Academy Brochurecoming out in September. Registrationbegins Monday, September 10.

Tax Aide Time

Let the Shows BeginOne Man’s Trash May BeAnother Man’sTreasure

ComeSing

with the Christmas Cantata

Women’sMarathon Bridge


Thanks to the generosity of ShellPoint residents and the commit-ment and hard work of the Intergenera-tional Committee, dozens of bags ofschool supplies were assembled and dis-tributed to Shell Point employees withchildren in kindergartenthrough 5th grade. Thebags contained pencils,crayons, glue sticks, mark-ers, and composition note-books, just to name a few ofthe items required for thenew school year.

Resident Janet Bendall(Coquina) heads up thiscommittee that consists ofa group of residents whoseek ways to foster positiveinteraction between residents and indi-viduals of all ages and stages of life.

Janet is just one of several retirededucators who serve on this committee.As a former teacher, she definitelyknows how hard it is for some families

to provide the necessities that childrenneed for school. Plus, every childenjoys having something new to take

to school on theirfirst day of class.

“We really doenjoy providing thisservice,” said Janet.And she reiteratedthe joy the commit-tee members derivefrom providing thisb a c k - t o - s c h o o lboost for the chil-dren of Shell Pointemployees.

Intergenerational Committee membersJanet Bendall (Coquina), Kay Strong(Harbor Court), Bunny Kupsaw (Lakewood)and Charlotte Baker (Harbor Court). Othermembers include Joan Perry and Mae Cornishof Harbor Court, Mim Sargent (Sand Dollar),and Marion Chambers (Tellidora).

Glorimel Rodriguez, Arbor Housekeeping, CarolAshley (Coquina) Martha Ryckman (Arbor)

Brett Wayte, Hospitality Service andCharlotte Baker (Harbor Court).

Take Out Your Number Two Pencil—

Residents Distribute SchoolSupplies to Employees

Mark YourCalendar

For These Popular Events:

Activity Group

Annual Shows:

Craft Bazaar | Nov. 2, 2007

Art Show | Feb. 29, Mar. 1-2, 2008

Photo Show | Mar. 18-29, 2008

Variety Show | April 1, 2008

Quilt Show | April 5-7, 2008

Performance Groups:

Shell Point Singers

October 9, 2007

S.P.O.T and Shell Point Singers

December 4, 2007

Holiday Sounds

December 10, 2007

Christmas Cantata

December 25, 2007


CD Surround Sound ConcertSunday, September 2 — 3:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLIn celebration of Labor Day, Sousa Marches“El Capitan,” “Washington Post;” Cohan’s“Strike up the Band,” played by the BostonPops. Mozart’s Symphony #25, played byAcademy of St. Martins in the Fields, NevilleMarriner, conducting and Beethoven’s: PianoSonata #26 Les Adieux, played by DanielBarenboim will be performed.

Celebrate Labor Day with Performer Dick Hamm in the Crystal RoomMonday, September 311:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Crystal Dining Room/ISEnjoy a delicious lunch in the CrystalDining Room, and welcome back one ofShell Point’s favorite performers. DickHamm will play old-time favorites, big bandmusic and requests. This is the perfect wayto spend a hot Labor Day afternoon!

Virtual BowlingWednesday, September 52:15 p.m.Resident Activity Center/ISIf you like bowling, then you’ll love virtualbowling! This activity combines the socialfun of bowling with amazing technology.You will go through the motions of bowling,and then watch your bowling ball head forthe pins on the television screen in front ofyou. No skill orany experience isrequired, but youshould be pre-pared to have avery good time.Bring a friendand join in thefun that’s gaining popularity in adult com-munities across the nation.

Southwest Florida Dulcimer ClubThursday, September 6 — 3:15 p.m.Social Center/ISThe Southwest Florida Dulcimer Club playsAppalachian Mountain Lap Dulcimers andwill entertain residents with a programthat includes mountain ballads, traditionalfolk songs, old-time fiddle tunes andhymns. Come to hear the music and expe-rience the interesting historical story ofthe dulcimer itself.

Tin City Lunch and ShoppingFriday, September 79:00 a.m. Court pickup2:30 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $5.00 (lunch on your own) Tin City is an authentic connection toNaples’s nautical past. Nautical artifacts,antiques and displays take us through TinCity on an adventure back in time. You willhave plenty of time to enjoy all the shopsand dining options available to you at thispopular tourist destination.

Sanibel CausewayGrand OpeningSaturday, September 89:00 a.m. Court pickup11:30 a.m. Approximate returnCost: $3.00 Lee County will celebrate the grand openingof the new bridge which has been under con-struction since 2004. This high span replacedthe original drawbridge which was built in1963. Pedestrians will be able to travel thebridge during this grand opening celebration.

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Information Technology ForumSaturday, September 810:00 a.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDL“The Rest of the Story: Air Traffic Controlon September 11, 2001” will be presenteda few days from the sixth anniversary of9/11. The Reverend Clinton Cottrell,Pastor of the Cypress Lake PresbyterianChurch, will share the untold story of whathappened behind the scenes that fatefulmorning six years ago and how the AirTraffic Control System worked to keep ussafe! Prior to entering the ministry, Rev.Cottrell was with the Federal AviationAdministration in various managementpositions and locations, includingWashington D.C. On Sept. 11, 2001, hewas in the Pittsburgh control tower wherehe was involved and witnessed the remark-able events unfold. Come and hear this fas-cinating untold story!

Saturday DVD: Miss PotterSaturday, September 82:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDL Blending lush animation sequences withlive-action drama, director Chris Noonanconstructs this biopic about the personallife of beloved children’s author and famousillustrator BeatrixPotter. Featuringin it the AcademyAward-winningRenee Zellweger asthe title characterand co-starringEmily Watson andEwan McGregor,the film tracesPotter’s private life,as well as her contributions to literature,such as the timeless Tale of Peter Rabbit.

Lunch at Thistle LodgeTuesday, September 1111:00 a.m. Court pickup2:00 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $5.00 (lunch on your own)The beautiful Casa Ybel Resort on SanibelIsland is the home of this charming water-front dining establishment. The menu willtempt your taste buds, the service willimpress you and the view just can’t be beat!

Kraichy & Erikson Harp and Violin DuoTuesday, September 117:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDL

B a r b a r aK r a i c h yand RonE r i k s o nhave beenmusicallya f f i l ia ted

since school and have played international-ly for a number of years. They now com-bine their talents in Florida for a wide vari-ety of musical presentations. Come experi-ence the beautiful sounds of this talentedduo as they play a selection of classical,popular and American tunes.

Cocohatchee RiverNature CruiseThursday, September 138:30 a.m. Court pickup2:00 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $35.00 (lunch on your own)Our one hour long narrated cruise will takeus through the Cocohatchee River estuaryin North Naples and into the Gulf ofMexico at Wiggins Pass. Enjoy the wildlife,beauty and history of Southwest Floridaduring this informative tour. We will stopfor lunch on the return bus trip to Ft. Myers.

Beach DayFriday, September 148:30 a.m. Court pickup3:30 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $13.00 Pack up your beach bag and get on the busas we head out for a fun day at VanderbiltBeach. This month we’ll be firing up thegrill and enjoying burgers on the beach!This is one of our most requested trips sosign up early.

CD SurroundSound Concert

Sunday, September 163:00 p.m. — Grand

Cypress Room/WDLHaydn’s Symphony #63,

performed by thePhilharmonia Hungarica,

conducted by Antal Dorati,and Beethoven’s Violin Concerto played bythe Boston Symphony and Heifitz

Women’s MinistriesFocuses on ThreeGeographic Areas Sunday, September 16 — 6:15pmChurch AuditoriumJanet Howard, Minister of Discipleship, willbe sharing about the need for a campgroundto reach youth in Paraguay, South America.Mongolia will be the next stop as residentCarolyn Erbst highlights the needs for a dis-cipleship training school. Former missionaryBev Patten will describe the vision mission-aries have to build youth centers in BurkinaFaso, West Africa. See page 23 for more info.

Dinner at the LighthouseMonday, September 175:00 p.m. Court pickup8:00 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $4.00 (dinner on your own)Climb aboard the bus and take the quickride over to the Lighthouse Restaurant.The magnificent location serves up apanoramic view of Saint John’s Harborwhere exotic wildlife abounds. It is the ulti-mate setting for savoring the incrediblevariety of fresh seafood dishes, as well asfine steaks, poultry and other popularitems. All are exquisitely prepared for yourdining pleasure.

Apple Pie and Ice Cream SocialTuesday, September 186:45 p.m. — Social Center/ISCost: $3.00Join friends and neighbors for an all-American after-dinner treat, including applepie, ice cream andcoffee. While youindulge your sweettooth, extremelytalented musicianGary LaVigne willpresent some ofAmerica’s best-loved songs by her greatestcomposers. Gary reminds you that requestsare welcomed, and, as always, audience par-ticipation is encouraged! Sign up early.

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Organ Concert withStephen BrittainFriday, September 217:00 p.m.Woodlands CommonsShell Point’s next theater organ concertwill feature local artist Stephen Brittain.Stephen has made a number of previousappearances at Shell Point and his per-

formancesare alwaysmemorableand enter-taining. Heis a mem-ber of theAmerican

Theatre Organ Society, and past Dean ofthe Southwest Florida Chapter of theAmerican Guild of Organists. He ispresently the Music Director of St. Johnthe Apostle, MCC in Fort Myers.

Saturday Excursion:FleamastersSaturday, September 229:00 a.m. Court pickup2:00 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $5.00With over 900 stores to choose from,Fleamasters is a shopper’s paradise!Handbags, cowboy boots, antiques, per-fume- they have what you’re looking for.When you’re feet need a break, grab somefood from one of over 15 vendors, sit backand enjoy the Fleamasters experience.Saturday Excursions require a minimum of10 residents.

Movie Night: On Golden PondMonday, September 247:15 p.m.Social Center /ISHenry Fonda, in his final role, plays pee-vish retired professor Norman Thayer whois making his yearly excursion with his wife(Katherine Hepburn) to their idyllic sum-merhouse. But ahostile teen left intheir care short-circuits the cou-ple’s tranquility.After a rocky start,the old man andthe boy forge a bond; can Norman do thesame with his estranged daughter? Fondaand Hepburn earned top Oscar honors fortheir peerless performances.

Cold Stone CreameryTuesday, September 251:00 p.m. Court pickup3:30 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $4.00 (ice cream on your own)It’s the ultimate icecream experience!Order up yourfavorite ice creamflavor and toppingsand watch as theymix and fold ittogether on a coldslab of marble. Ifyou have troublemaking a choice,go for a Cold Stone original creation likeBlack Forest Dream (chocolate ice cream,cherries, brownie and fudge) or ParadiseFound (white chocolate ice cream withpineapple, coconut and banana).

Book TalkTuesday, September 253:45 p.m.Social Center/ISAt the regular monthly meeting of theLibrary Book Talk, Wanda Slayton ofTurban will be discussing Shell PointBoulevard resident Wally Kain’s book,entitled The Nunca Riddle. Refreshmentswill be served and all are welcome.

Hogfish Grill via the Beach CatWednesday, September 2611:00 a.m. Pickup at the Welcome Center Dock3:00 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $23.00 (lunch on your own)Climb aboard the 35 foot Beach Cat cata-maran and enjoy the relaxing ride acrossthe Caloosahatchee to St. James City.Bring along your appetite, as we’ll be visit-ing a new Pine Island eatery, called theHogfish Grill. They serve up all the localfavorites- grouper sandwiches, fresh seafoodentrees and landlubber delights too. Join usfor this great trip!

Eagles Preserve TourThursday, September 27Court pickups:12:30, 2:00 and 3:30 p.m. Are you curious about Shell Point’s newestneighborhood? Signup for one of thesethree tours for a look at the neighborhood.The tour will conclude with a look at thefitness center and a chance to meet somenew neighbors who call Eagles Preservehome. Light refreshments will be provided.

Sergio de los Cobos ConcertFriday, September 287:15 p.m. Church Auditorium/ISTickets: $5.00 Shell Point is honored to welcome backinternationally acclaimed piano soloistSergio de los Cobos. This amazing pianistreceived the degree of Doctor of MusicalArts from Rice University where he alsotaught from 1992-1995. He currently holdsa teaching position in Geneva, Switzerland.Join friends and neighbors for an evening,enchanted with classical sounds and Spanishmusic of the romantic style. Tickets for thisevent are available at both service desks.

SAVE THE DATE: SteinMart Fashion ShowThursday, Oct. 4thGrand Cypress, 2:15 pm.Fashion-wise and friendly SteinMartdepartment store associates will be here onThursday, October 4th, to present a FashionShow just for us, filled with fall and winterstyles. Be sure you and your friends join usat 2:15 p.m. in the Grand Cypress Room atthe Woodlands. You can sign up for thisprogram, beginning October 1st. Then onOctober 16th we will venture out toSteinMart so you can purchase yourfavorite outfits from the Fashion Show.

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

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

EVENTS • PROGRAMS • PARTIES • MOVIES • OUTINGS • EXCURSIONS

SUNDAY9:00 Christian Studies (WDL)9:15 Christian Life Studies10:15 Morning Worship1:15 Mixer Golf League3:00 CD Surround (Sept. 2 & 16)6:15 Evening Service

MONDAY9:15 Billiards9:15 Pottery1:00 Mah-Jongg (Sabal Room, Commons)1:00 Intro to Resident Life (Sept. 24)1:15 Advanced Table Tennis1:15 Scrabble1:15 Shuffleboard1:15 Tone Chimes 2:00 Beading Club 3:00 Bible Study (Arbor)3:15 Shell Point Singers7:00 Pinochle7:00 Duplicate Bridge

TUESDAY8:36 Women’s Golf League9:15 Painting Class9:15 Stamp Project12:45 Intro to Duplicate Bridge

1:00 Mixed Progressive Pairs Bridge1:45 The Rollicking

Recorderists (Sept. 11, 18, 23)3:15 Celebration Ringers3:45 Library Book Talk (Sept. 25)6:45 Hymn Sing (Sept. 4)

WEDNESDAY7:45 Men’s Bible Study (Sept. 12, 19 & 26)8:45 Resident Council (Sept. 5)9:00-12:00 Geraci Travel9:15 Watercolor Group9:45 Ladies Bible Study11:00 Computer Q & A /WDL (Sept. 5)11:15 Computer Q & A /IS (Sept. 19)1:00 Chess1:15 Beginners/Intermediate Table Tennis2:15 Huggie Hearts2:30 Jazz ‘N Stuff 3:00 Bible Study (King’s Crown)5:45 Village Church Choir Rehearsal7:15 Bible Study & Prayer

THURSDAY8:00 Men’s Golf League 9:30 Current Events Group10:15 Online Investors (Sept. 20)10:45 Line Dancing

1:15 Mah-Jongg (Library Lounge, RAC)2:00 Spanish Club (Sept. 13, 20, 27)2:00 Mended Hearts (Sept. 27)2:15 Handwork (Sept. 13, 27)7:00 Trailblazers Bible Study

FRIDAY8:00 Intrepid Bike Riders (Sept. 14, 28)9:15 Stamp Project10:00 Genealogy (Sept. 14) 10:15 Inquiring Minds (Sept. 7, 21)1:00 Mixed Progressive Pairs Bridge1:15 Quilters1:15 Table Tennis1:30 Vespers (Arbor)2:15 SP Artists2:45 Vespers (KC)3:15 Great Decisions (Sept. 7, 21)6:45 Game Night

SATURDAY8:00 Adopt-a-Road (Sept. 15)9:00 Coffee Social9:45 Bridge Supervised Play 10:00 Information Technology (Sept. 8)1:00 Chess7:00 Duplicate Bridge

Lunch Outing toCantina Laredo

Kenneth Masters (Turban) and Robert Dornburg(Oakmont) get ready to dig in .

Ginger Dornberg (Oakmont) and Elizabeth Dougherty(Periwinkle) chat and look over the menu choices.

Carol Palermo and Barbara Wagner of RoyalBonnet enjoy the fresh chips and guacamole.

Recently a group of residents headedto Cantina Laredo for a gourmet Mexicanlunch experience. The residents lovedCantina’s fresh signature guacamole, which isprepared tableside, to your specific taste. It con-sists of three creamy avocado halves, and thenyou choose from chopped cilantro, onions,tomatoes, seasonings and jalapenos. Delicioso!


In Loving Memory

Ellen Budd (July 4)Edith Blumberg (July 4)

Wanda Will (July 5)Edna Harkless (July 8)Robert Isbell (July 9)

Sydney Robbins (July 10)Wilhelm Huber (July 13)Meldon Stubbs (July 15)

Mary Hess (July 17)Virginia Munn (July 17)Cecilia Martin (July 19)John Taylor (July 18)

Florence Thurmon (July 30)William Wagner (July 30)

MON ....3........Labor Day

MON ....3........Movie: Hello Dolly (MP) ........................1:00 p.m.

FRI ........7........Lunch Trip to Sandy Butlerw/ The Arbor (L) ................................10:30 a.m.

FRI ........7........Current Events with Dr. Dodd (3NP) 10:30 a.m.

SAT ......8........Leslie Gregory, harpist (A) ....................1:00 p.m.

MON....10 ......Vicki Lei, singer (A) ..............................1:00 p.m.

WED ....12 ......Tom Cannon, entertainer (A) ................1:00 p.m.

THUR ..13 ......Tune Toppers, jazz trio (A) ....................2:00 p.m.

SAT ......15 ......Kym Frankoveglia, singer (A) ................1:00 p.m.

WED ....19 ......Fiddlin’ Bill, singer(A) ............................1:00 p.m.

FRI........21 ......Current Events with Dr. Dodd(3NP)..10:30 a.m.

MON....24 ......Lunch Trip to The Terrace at the Ritz Carltonw/ The Arbor(L) ................................10:15 a.m.

MON....24 ......Golden Road Quartet (A) ......................7:00 p.m.

THUR ..27 ......Tune Toppers, jazz trio (A) ....................2:00 p.m.

SAT ......29 ......Tommy Barr, guitarist (A) ......................2:00 p.m.

THE ARBOR

KING’S CROWN

LARSEN PAVILION

SeptemberEvents

TUES ....4 ......Leslie Gregory, harpist (1DR) ........................4:30

THUR ..6 ......Birthday Party, Tune Toppers (CMR)............2:00

FRI ........7 ......Lunch trip to Sandy Butler w/KC (1FL) ....10:45

TUES ..11 ......Resident Council (CMR)................................2:00

TUES ..11 ......Health Talk with Carol Clark (CMR) ..........3:15

WED ....12 ......Book Review w/David Sageser: The InnocentMan by John Grisham (CMR)....................2:00

THUR..13 ......Sing Along w/Randy Woods & Pat Specht(CMR)..........................................................2:00

FRI........14 ......Stein Mart Shopping Trip (1FL) ..................12:30

SAT......15 ......Kym Frankovelgia, cabaret singer (CMR) ....2:30

TUES ..18 ......Mid-Day Movie: Railway Journeys: From thePyramids to Down Under (1SR) ..................2:00

WED ....19 ......Fiddlin Bill (CMR) ..........................................3:00

THUR..20 ......Men’s Pizza & Movie (1CK) (1SR) ..............4:00

SUN ....23 ......Hymn Sing (2FM) ..........................................6:30

MON....24 ......Lunch trip to The Terrace at the Ritz Carlton w/King’s Crown (1FL) ..............................10:45

TUES ..25 ......Resident Food Advisory (CMR) ....................2:15

TUES ..25 ......Vivian Aiello, violin (1DR) ............................4:30

WED ....26 ......Crossword Puzzles (1CK) ..............................2:00

THUR..27 ......Ladies’ Pizza & Movie Night (1CK) (1SR) ..4:00

FRI........28 ......Tune Toppers (CMR)......................................2:00

SAT ....29 ......Musical Moments w/Dot Whiteman & DavidTuttle (2FM)................................................6:30

MON......3......Carol Driscoll, Keyboards (2DR) ........10:00 a.m.

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

TUES......4......Ruth Rodgers, Piano (3AR) ..................9:30 a.m.

THUR ....6......Tommy Barr, Guitar (2DR) ................10:00 a.m.

THUR ....6......Residents’ Council Meeting (3AR)........10:00 a.m

THUR ....6......Monthly Birthday Party (2 & 3 fl) ..........2:30 p.m.

TUES ....11 ....Ruth Rodgers, Piano (3AR) ..................9:30 a.m.

WED......12 ....Tommy Barr, Guitar (3AR) ................10:00 a.m.

MON ....17 ....Music Trio (3AR) ................................10:30 a.m.


WED......19 ....Fiddlin’ Bill, Fiddle (3AR) ..................10:00 a.m.

THUR ..20 ....Western Dinner (MD) ............................4:15 p.m


THUR ..27 ....Tom Cannon, Piano (3AR) ................10:30 a.m.


It was a bon soir on Wednesday, August 8at the Crystal Dining Room for Frenchnight! Residents were transported to Paris a laShell Point, with small Eiffel Tower candlesdecorating the tables, a giant tower lit withwhite twinkling lights, a crêpe station and acouple of talking mimes who spoke a bit ofFrench and traveled table to table quizzing din-ner guests with French trivia and posing forphotos throughout the evening.

The menu, which featured a few Frenchdesserts, a cold soup delicacy and chicken liverpâté, among other things, kept our taste budsalert. Dining services did a truly outstandingjob as they aimed to emulate flavors character-istic of France.

This event, like other dining specials, wasa great way for residents to mingle, mix uptheir diets a bit, and enjoy a relaxing and funatmosphere.

Under the Sea NightThe scent of oyster stew and stuffed crabshells greeted residents entering the deepblue of the Crystal Dining Room for Under theSea night. Residents enjoyed a tropically deco-rated buffet, heaping oceanic delicacies likecarved grilled salmon, breaded lemon rainbowtrout and fried catfish high on their plates.Special musicians Dan Klimoski and Linda Jurinprovided entertainment from the Great AmericanSongbook, covering a wide variety of music fromjazz to classic. Laughter lingered as residents sur-faced for dessert and visited among each other.What a swimmingly delightful night!

Nancy and Jim Kessler (Nautilus)

Faith Mobley (Tellidora)

Jan Lanpher, Gerry Nanfelt, Brooke and Tammi Holt (granddaughter and daughter of theNanfelts), Peter Nanfelt (President of the Christian and Missionary Alliance) and Bill Lanpher

Dot Whitman (Arbor) and Mary Young (Macoma)

FRENCH NIGHT


The Promenade Café will beclosed September 3 though

September 17.

The Crystal Room will be closedeach Saturday through

September 29. Please enjoythe Palm Grill or Island Café

in the interim.

SeptemberDiningEventsLabor DayMonday September 3, 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.Enjoy the sounds of the yesteryear with key boardist Dick Hamm. Dick will play music fromthe big band era, old-time classics, patriotic tunes and take requests as you partake of yourmidday meal in the Crystal Room.

Pasta NightEvery Wednesday at the CrystalEvery Wednesday during the month of September, gathersome friends together for Pasta night at the Crystal Diningroom. You will not go home hungry! Come mix and matchingredients with your favorite sauce, maybe marinara,alfredo, or pesto. Pick from only the finest ingredients —mushrooms, onions, broccoli, tomatoes, spinach, peppers,sausage, shrimp, and meatballs. Watch your fare sizzle as itis sautéed right in front of you. It is a great chance to haveyour own personalized meal without cooking. So makeyour way to Pasta night, Wednesdays in the Crystal Room; hope to see you there!

Around the World NightSaturday, September 29The Crystal Room will re-open for Saturdays on September29, with a special around-the-world theme. The menu willinclude foods from all sorts of places. Some of the items totempt your palette include sushi, Indian curry massala,Mexican BBQ and Vietnamese lemon grass chicken. Comeand be immersed into a selection of wonderful cultural foodsfrom around the world!

Palm Grill’s Blueplate SpecialServed Tuesday - Saturday11 a.m. - 2 p.m.It's an old-fashioned name for a brightnew idea in the Palm Grill. As in thediners of yesteryear, the Blue PlateSpecial changes each day and offers awide variety of entrées for one lowprice! The Special is featured for luncheach Tuesday through Saturday. Andthe price is just $6.50 which includesthe entrée, a beverage of choice, a scoopof ice cream for dessert, and the gratuity.

Special Desserts For the month of September, the CrystalDining Room will be tempting everyonewith some delicious desserts that are sure tobe a true treat! So come and indulge in someof the most scrumptious desserts.

Create your own Strawberry ShortcakeThursday, September 6th

Mixture of Assorted TartsThursday, September 13th

Crème BruleThursday, September 20th

Banana SplitsThursday, September 27th

Some of the planned entreés include open face steaksandwich with potatoes, vegetables and gravy; bakedtilapia with rice and fruit; grilled BBQ pork loin withfrench fries and salad; chicken quesadilla with salsa,rice and soup; baked chicken with rice and vegetables;and lasagna with a marinara sauce and a caesar salad.

Only $6.50All inclusive!

Peter Dys recently named TimothyFicker as Executive Vice President ofOperations/Chief OperatingOfficer for Shell Point. Fickercame on board in 2005 as theV.P. for Operations, and wasselected by Dys because he hadall the necessary criteria forthe position.

“This promotion is indica-tive of Shell Point’s continuedgrowth and expansion,” saidDys. “Tim Ficker has been aninvaluable addition to the man-agement team here at ShellPoint and has provided signifi-cant leadership in the past twoyears as Vice President ofOperations. This promotion will expand hisinfluence throughout every aspect of theorganization as we meet Shell Point’s goalsfor the future.”

Prior to coming to Shell Point, he wasthe Senior Director of Operations forErickson Retirement Communities, a nation-al company that has 17 retirement communi-ties throughout the United States. Ficker wasresponsible for the hiring and development ofsenior management staff and had oversight ofseveral areas of operation in several of thecommunities. One of his major accomplish-

ments with Erickson was the completion ofthe process to standardize the company’s

operating procedures.Tim believes that the

strength of any team comesthrough its personal relation-ships and has been veryinvolved in every aspect of ourorganization from residents tostaff. Since he started workinghere as Vice President ofOperations, Tim Ficker hasoverseen facility operationswhich includes maintenanceand apartment prep, the hospi-tality services department,the environmental servicesdepartment, as well as the

Golf Course, landscaping and grounds, andResort Services.

Originally from Connecticut, Fickerreceived his Bachelor of Arts in Historyand Urban Studies from DenisonUniversity in Granville, Ohio in 1979,and a Master of Arts in Theology fromFuller Seminary, which he completed in1993. It was during his early days at col-lege, that he met his wife, Claire, whileworking at a Young Life summer camp.They have been married for 25 years andhave three children: Hannah, Virginia,

and Kyle. Recently the Fickers completedbuilding their new home in Fort Myers andwere very happy to move in. Tim enjoysspending time at Shell Point not just forwork, but for leisure as well as he loves tospend time out on the golf course. In addi-tion to playing golf, Tim spends a lot of timewith his son and his interest in sports. Heenjoys attending his school functions andswim meets.

According to Peter Dys, “Shell Point’scontinued growth and strength in the retire-ment industry, as well as our professionalmanagement team, will ensure our successfor the future.”

Timothy D. Ficker Promoted to Executive Vice President and COO

Management TeamTim Lochridge, vice president of finance; Dr. Roger

Hirchak, vice president of medical services; Peter Dys,president of Shell Point; Tim Ficker, executive vice presi-

dent of operations and chief operating officer; SteveMinnear, vice president of health care services and

David Moreland, vice president of sales and marketing.

Timothy D. Ficker, Executive Vice President of Operations and Chief

Operations Officer

Country music performer,Dennis Reilly, played light countryfavorites during the Great AmericanSteak Out at the Palm Grill.Cowboys and cowgirls were treatedto a special selection of steaks forbeef lovers, as well as seafood choic-es like tuna and swordfish steaks.Yee-haw!

The entire posse of the Palm Grill saddled up for the GreatAmerican Steak Out . Cowboys Bob and Tom and cowgirl

Lynn were on hand for the Western event.Steak Out Night

Bill Brannin (left) is the son of Dave and Marilyn Brannin of Rosemont. They joinedRosemont residents Emil and Betty Sommer, and Bill and Mandy Johnson for dinner.

Perry and Doris Wydman (Rosemont)



On September 18th and 19th, theLegacy Foundation will provide achance for you to update or sign a newLiving Will and Designation of HealthCare Surrogate. This service is compli-mentary and requires only that you call andmake an appointment.

You have the right, under certain con-ditions, to decide whether to accept orreject medical treatment and other proce-dures that would prolong your life artificial-ly. The law also ensures your rights, andpersonal wishes are respected even if youare too sick to make your own decisions.

A living will states that you do notwant to be kept alive by medical treatmentwhen you have a terminal or end-stage ill-ness or are in a persistent vegetative stateand are no longer able to decide matters foryourself. The Living Will spells out yourwishes regarding the withholding or with-drawing of life-prolonging measures when

there can be no hope of recovery, as certi-fied by two physicians. Medicines or med-ical procedures necessary to provide com-fort or alleviate pain would continue to beprovided. In Florida the definition of “lifeprolonging procedures” has been expandedby the Legislature to include the provisionof food and water to terminally ill patients.Under Florida law, you must sign a LivingWill in the presence of two witnesses, atleast one of whom is neither the spouse nora blood relative.

A designated Health Care Surrogatedocument is an Advance Directive, whichspecifically allows you to name anotherperson to make medical decisions for youanytime you become unable to make themyourself. Your Surrogate may consult withhealth care providers and give informed

consent to perform those medical and sur-gical procedures that he or she believes youwould have agreed to under the circum-stances.

Both the Living Will and Health CareSurrogate may also designate an Alternate.The Alternate Surrogate may assume theduty of the Surrogate if the originalSurrogate is unwilling or unable to performtheir duties.

To make your appointment, call theLegacy Foundation at 466-8484, or stop bythe office, located next to the ManateeRoom on The Island.

Naples Beach DayA group recently traveled to one of ourfavorite sandy spots in the sun, DelnorWiggins State Park in Naples. Residentsbraved the waves for some relief from theAugust heat. After swimming, shelling andsocializing in the sun, a delightful picniclunch was served. It was another great ShellPoint outing!

Marion McDowell and HelenJohnson, also known as “Shellin’Helen” both from Coquina.

Soaking in the Gulf L to R: Harry and JanetMyles (Rosemont), EstherGould (Royal Bonnet), ShirleyGroves in pink hat (Sundial),Barbara Milligan (Periwin-kle), Linda Forcey (Park-wood), Ruth Kleindienst(Sundial), Doris Grebenstein(Cameo), John Bendall(Coquina) and Art Sherrill(Nautilus).

LIVING WILLS AND HEALTH CARE SURROGATESPresented by The Legacy Foundation

Success Leads to Opportunity in Landscape ManagementB 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


Lucius Annaeus Seneca was a Romanphilosopher that lived nearly 2000years ago, but we remember him for hisfamous inspiration. “Luck is what happenswhen preparation meets opportunity.”

Although Seneca could not have possi-bly imagined the work we do in the Land-scape Management Team at Shell Point, heclearly understood our desire for success.

Due to the achievement of the GreenStar Award that was presented to us by theProfessional Grounds Management Society,Mike Mongoven, director of golf, and I wereinvited to speak about our landscape man-agement practices at a convention ofContinuing Care Communities held inOrlando, Florida. We were honored to bechosen from the many applicants to speakabout landscaping in a conference that pri-marily focused on healthcare issues.

In attending this conference, we wereexposed to many new and exciting ideasfrom other Life Care communities inthe state, but in addition, we had anopportunity to visit the Harry P. LeuBotanical Gardens in Orlando. Asworld travelers in the 1930s the Leu’sgathered plants from everywherethey went, amassing the largest col-lection of camellias outside ofCalifornia.

The fifty acre Leu garden is wellorganized and offers dramatic vistasand intimate vignettes of expertlydesigned landscapes. Mike and Igained insight on great landscapedesign, beautiful annual flower beds,

effective planting combinations, as well asobserving unique and interesting specimens.

This visit was much more than anopportunity to “stop and smell the roses;” itwas a chance to learn and bring the knowl-edge of other professionals to Shell Pointand our landscape. Studying the Leu gar-dens has helped us to further clarify ourvision of a landscape that complementsShell Point’s “Beautiful Tropical Setting.”

I would encourage anyone with aninterest in horticulture to stop and visit theHarry P. Leu BotanicalGardens when in Orlando.To learn more about thegardens, visit their websiteat www.leugardens.org

Mike checks out the variety of rose bushes.

Steve and Mike walked through the fiftyacre Leu gardens and observed beautifullandscaping treatments that could besuccessfully emulated here at Shell Point.

Steve takes a closer look at an area of flowering bushes and takes note ofthe visually pleasing , as well as effective, plant groupings.Mike and Steve discuss the specimens that would perform well on our grounds.

A GRAND CELEBRATIONSundayEvening,September 30,at 6:15 p.m.

Musical celebrations area significant part of TheVillage Church and the ShellPoint Retirement Community.

This past year the Village Church pur-chased a new Steinway Concert GrandPiano. This purchase has been made possi-ble through the generous gifts of churchmembers, community members and theShell Point Retirement Community.

On Sunday Evening, September 30th,at 6:15 p.m. The Village Church will hostA GRAND CELEBRATION. The con-cert will feature local FGCU/SteinwayYoung Artist Competition Winners per-forming on the new instrument. Andowner of the local Steinway Gallery, GregBillings, will give a special media presenta-tion about the history and artistry of theSteinway Piano, which has become a sym-bol of excellence in its 150-year history.

As part of this Grand Celebration, therewill be a reception following the concert.Refreshments will be served. You will alsoenjoy the opportunity to meet the perform-ers, and you too may play the new piano!

Be sure to attend the Grand Celebrationas we thank God for this instrument and themany blessings we enjoy through the gift ofmusic.

Enter the Great SalonGift Certificate Give–Away!B 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

Have you been up to your eyeballsin candy, fruit boxes, flowers andcheese and sausage trays which you mayhave received for Christmas, birthdays oranniversaries? Do you have a surplus ofunopened games, puzzles and unread books?

How about we help you and make agreat gift suggestion for something you canreally use: a gift certificate for a salon andspa service at Shell Point! Just let us knowwho your family and friends are, and wewill send them our post card mailing withfantastic gift ideas from The Salon that willhelp you look good and feel your best.

There is a very good chance that yourfamily and friends don’t realize that theycan treat you to relaxing and rejuvenatingsalon and spa services. They will be happyto know that gift certificates are availableand just a phone call away. Your familyand friends are always searching for great

gift options and for something you reallyneed or want. We have both! A gift cer-tificate to the salon can be used for some-thing practical, like a hair cut and style orsomething a little more pampering, like amassage or facial. Regardless of who youare, we have something for you!

For your convenience, just fill out theform below and send it to The Salon.Additional forms are available in all thesalons. For each family and friend’s nameand address you submit you become eligi-ble to win a $50.00 gift certificate towardthe salon and spa services of your choice.

The more family and friends you enterto receive the salon postcard mailing, thebetter your chances are of winning a$50.00 gift certificate! Two $50.00 gift cer-tificates will be given away on October31st by a drawing. You need not be pres-ent to win. Don’t delay, sign up today!


A PERSONAL TOUCH AT THE SALONS!

“I visit the Arbor Salon every week to see NancyHoit. Nancy not only does a great job with myhair color, perms and cuts, she is a good friend.Nancy is a great listener and a shoulder to cry onwhen I need it. Talk about convenient; Wow! Iam so happy with the Arbor Salon; I would nevergo anywhere else.”

— Betty Lagay (Rosemont)

Great Salon Gift Certificate Give Away!

Your Name Address (court) Phone # Spouse’s Name

Y O U R F A M I L Y M E M B E R O R F R I E N D :

Their Name Their Address



Please return to The Island Salon, Attention Robyn Church


WOMEN’S MINISTRIES:

Engaging Our World A Nationwide Youth Ministries’ Project

Coming up Next Month from

Women’s Ministries

Women’s Ministries will begin the FallBible Study Series using Beth Moore’s studyon the book of Daniel. We are going toBaghdad! Well, not modern day Baghdad,but Baghdad as it was in antiquity – thefamous city of Babylon. Our tour guide willbe a courageous man of integrity by thename of Daniel. He’s had to face the samekind of pressures and temptations thatChristians encounter today, and he willmodel how to have enduring integrity in ahostile culture. The study will meet for sixTuesdays, beginning on October 9th. Booksfor the study are available now to purchasefor $15 in the church office if you wouldlike to get a head start. More informationwill be available in the October issue ofShell Point Life.

In the excitement of welcoming manynew residents to our community hereat Shell Point, we some-times forget that for them,the joy of being in a newplace is balanced with afeeling of loss for what wasformerly “home.” Perhapssome, while waiting tomove with their spouse,have experienced the lossof that loved one and nowfind themselves moving inas a single resident. This sense of loss maybe profound.

Others, having lived at Shell Point for

some years, have recently faced the loss of awife or husband. If they were in Hospice

care, bereavement support wasoffered to them, but they may stillbe feeling the emptiness that deathhas brought to their lives.

One of the support groupsoffered here at Shell Point isGriefShare. This bereavementgroup meets each Tuesday afternoonat 2:45 in the Hospitality Room ofThe Village Church. Refreshmentswelcome participants to the 1 1/2

hour session where a helpful and instruc-tional video is viewed, followed by interac-tion about the topics presented on the video.

Everyone is welcome to come into the groupor leave at any time although the videoseries lasts for 13 weeks.

September 4th begins the 16th cycle ofthe GriefShare series which was first offeredto residents in 2003. More than 100 menand women have participated in the programwith some coming back for a second timethrough. “People here understand how Ifeel.” “We all have experienced the heavyloss that death brings into our lives.” “I feelcomfortable here,” are some of the commentsthat are frequently heard. Consider beingpart of the GriefShare bereavement group, orcome with a friend who needs that specialsupport.

Handbags —they come inall shapes, colorsand sizes. Why do

women like them so much? The answer iseasy—a woman can carry inside one every-thing she needs for the day. She simply fillsher handbag with the essential items, andshe is good to go! Alliance WomenMinistries has chosen handbags as themotif for the year to remind ladies that theyneed to be “Good to Go” spiritually as theyengage their world forChrist. Each year Alliancewomen choose a nation-wide project to invest in astheir contribution to reach-ing the world.

And what better way toreach the world for Christ than throughtoday’s youth? In many countries it is esti-mated that 50% of the population is underthe age of 21. Youth have ideals and believethey can really make a difference in theirworld. Alliance Women have designatedYouth Ministries as the focus of theirNational Project this year. Twenty differ-ent ministries geared to youth, rangingfrom camps and coffeehouses to trainingcenters around the world, will receive

money to further their work. The Village Church Women’s Ministry

will be focusing on three of these projects ina special presentation on Sunday evening,September 16th, at 6:15pm in the ChurchAuditorium. Janet Howard, Minister ofDiscipleship, will be sharing about the needfor a campground to reach youth in Paraguay,South America.

The other side of the globe, specificallyMongolia, will be the next stop as residentCarolyn Erbst will highlight the need for a

discipleship training school,a National Youth Conferenceand Ulaanbaatar TheologicalCollege. The final destina-tion for the evening will beBurkina Faso, West Africa.Former missionary to West

Africa, Bev Patten, will describe the visionmissionaries have to build youth centers intwo major cities.

Men and women are invited to thismini-tour of the world and to hear aboutthe encouraging projects being launched totap into the vitality of the world’s youthand prepare them to impact the world forgood! And don’t forget that handbag asthere will be an opportunity to contributeto these exciting youth ministries.

GriefShare Support Group

HELP IN TIME OF LOSSB Y J A N E T H O W A R D , M I N I S T E R O F D I S C I P L E S H I P


2007-2008 Season of PraiseB Y R A N D Y W O O D S , M I N I S T E R O F W O R S H I P A N D M U S I C

“There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under heaven” Ecclesiastes 3:1

The 2007-2008 Season of Praise isaround the corner and inspirationalconcerts and worship celebrations at TheVillage Church are something to antici-pate. As residents and friends join togethereach week for worship services, the oppor-tunities to grow in the grace and knowledgeof our Lord abound.

The Blair BandNovember 11

The Season of Praise will begin withThe Blair Band on November 11th. TheBlair Band is aCeltic, acousticfolk group. TheBand performs acombination oftraditional folkand contempo-rary ballad stylemusic with origi-nal songs, played on traditional Scottishand Irish instruments. When you see TheBlair Band perform in concert, you willsurely be moved by their infectious energyand passion.

Ovid Young & Stephen NeilsonDecember 8 and 9

A Festival of Keyboards & Carols willbe presented by The Village Church Choirwith virtuoso duo pianists Stephen Neilson

and Ovid Youngon December 8thand 9th. They areone of the best-loved Christianpiano duos in the

world, and their unique keyboard presen-tation of the Christmas carols will beexcellent.

The King’s Brass — January 6 and 7Back again, Tim Zimmerman & The

King’s Brass will perform on January 6thand 7th. As always,their concert willinclude classic hymnarrangements with acontemporary flair.The King’s Brass fea-tures a variety ofinstruments that

blend together to create innovative wor-ship enjoyed by all generations. Secularand sacred music critics alike applaud TheKing’s Brass as “superb in every way.”

TheCollingsworth

FamilyFebruary 3

Music and familyare two things youcan expect at the

Evening of Family Worship and Praise withThe Collingsworth Family on February 3rd.The family’s dedication to musical excel-lence, and a spiritual emphasis is thekey to their success. The CollingsworthFamily was named the 2007 New Artistof the Year by the Southern GospelMusic Guild.

The Barbary Coast Dixieland BandFebruary 17 and 18

The Barbary Coast Dixieland Band isback by popular demand on February 17thand 18th. Right from the start, the famil-iar jazz melodies and gospel songs will setyour toes to tapping to the beat ofDixieland jazz in this patriotic God &Country Celebration.

Ron & Gary Matthews — March 8Ron and Gary Matthews are one of the

most gifted and dynamic duos in sacredmusic. They sing aswell as play theorgan, piano andtrumpet. On March8th the MatthewsBrothers will presenta unique, worshipfulmusical experience.Musicians par excellence, the brilliant and

creative presentations of Ron and Garyonce again reveal their God-given instru-mental and vocal abilities.

Ars Ventus — March 23The Easter Sunday Evening Celebration

on March 23 will feature brass and organmusic by Ars Ventus. Ars Ventus offersincredible diversity in its programming asit maintains the highest performance stan-dards. Sound the trumpet, this is sure to bea glorious ressurection celebration.

The Wheaton Chamber PlayersApril 6

The Wheaton Chamber Playersensemble is the newest group to emergefrom Wheaton College’s well-known musicconservatory. Comprised of the principalstring players of Wheaton’s outstandingSymphony Orchestra and distinguishedpianist and teacher, William Phemister,their performance on April 6th will featureBrahms Piano Quartet in C minor.

The Village Church is pleased to pres-ent these special concerts as part of the2007-2008 Season of Praise. All concertsrequire the purchase of a non-refundable$5.00 ticket. Tickets will be available theChurch Office beginning October 9th. With each concert, the guest artists willpresent a unique ministry that you will notwant to miss. Come and worship with usas we continue to grow in the grace andknowledge of our Lord.

When was the last time yousaw a starfish washed upon the beach? Florida is

home to all kinds of beach-dwellingwildlife it seems – from sand dollars tosea turtles. But Florida does not holdthe monopoly on starfish. There areat least 1,800 known species ofstarfish, and they live in every oceanin the world, excluding freshwater!

Starfish, or sea stars, are one ofnature’s best known invertebrates.They play a large role in the oceanecosystem because they can preyon other invertebrates like clams, bar-nacles and other attached marinelife. Sea stars feed in a unique waywhich involves digesting food outsidetheir bodies. A starfish scavengesprey by smell, then masterfully throwspart of its stomach over the animal.The stomach secretes digestiveenzymes to dissolve the meal, then

reabsorbs the digested products asfood. What a way to eat breakfast!

Starfish typically have five arms, orrays, but there are species with as fewas three or as many as fifty! Starfish usetheir arms for a variety of purposes,such as feeding, locomotion, smelling,tasting, vision and reproduction.

One of a starfish’s unique abilities

lies in its ability to reproduce lost arms.A starfish is capable of regeneratingall its lost arms from a single armattached to a portion of the centraldisk! Sea stars also have a simple eyeat the end of each arm. The eye isable to “see” only differences of lightand dark, which is useful in detectingmovement.

The Long-billed Curlew is NorthAmerica’s largest shorebird, standingabout two feet tall and easily identifiedby its long, strong, down-curved bill. Itis cinnamon brown above, and buffbelow. Cinnamon-buff wing linings arevisible in the flight and are distinctive. Amuch smaller (about 17”), but similarlooking bird is the Wimbrel which ismuch more common on Florida shores.

The Long-billed Curlew, thoughnot uncommon, is largely a bird of thewestern United States, breeding on

the short grass prairie there. Duringmigration and in the winter, it is foundon coastal and lake beaches andsalt marshes, occasionally along theeast coast from Virginia south. Thebest nearby spots to see this strikingshorebird in winter are Bunche Beachand Fort Myers Beach.

When found in our area, becauseof its bill shape and size, the Curlewprobes muddy intertidal areas of estu-aries and bays for fiddler crabs, cray-fish, and other small crustaceans.

The Nine-Rayed

Starfish

This is the last in a series of articles profil-ing the birds selected for each buildingname at Eagles Preserve

This starfish has nine arms, or rays, and is known as a “millipede” starfish.They can be found along the shores of Fort Myers beach at low tide — particularly near Lovers Key and Bowditch park and in Estero Bay.

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THE LONG-BILLED CURLEW

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