Shell Point Life February 2011

February 2011Vol. 6 Issue 2

Completion of New Facilities Extends Shell Point Healthcare Services

Completion of New Facilities Extends Shell Point Healthcare Services

Also Inside: The Story of Us • National Christian Choir in Concert

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The community is buzzingwith excitement. Can you feel it?It’s everywhere! Ever since theRibbon Cutting and DedicationCeremony for the newAdministration Building andRehabilitation Center, there hasbeen a swell of positive emotions flowingthroughout the community. It was evident inthe remarks that were heard as residents andguests toured the new buildings. It was clear asthe community gathered for the seventhannual Gala to celebrate Shell Point’s cultureof benevolence. And it remains apparent inthe way residents and staff members feel pridein accomplishing a common goal that willbenefit the community both now and in thefuture. Details of the completion of ShellPoint’s seven-year Healthcare Renaissancebegin on page 3. And a complete recap of theGala celebration can be found on page 11.

In other news from the Larsen Pavilion,the Auxiliary held a special event in Januaryto commemorate 20 years of dedicated serv-ice. More than 400 residents attended theevent that honored Auxiliary members andhighlighted the history of this important vol-unteer group. The story can be found onpage 8.

Along with the excitement felt through-out the community, there is also love in the

air. You’ve undoubtedly experiencedit – the joy that spreads across theface of a couple as they recount thecircumstances that brought themtogether. It seems that regardless ofthe length of time a couple has spentwith one another, they can recall

their first encounter as if it happened yester-day. If you love hearing stories about how “me”became “we,” you will certainly want to turnto page 20 to read The Story of Us, in whichresidents share the stories of how they met.

If you are one of the many lovebirds whoassociates love with chocolate, or if you simplyhave a playful side to your sweet tooth, youwill want to make plans to attend this month’strip to Irresistible Confections. At the localsweet shop, you will get to experiment withcreating your own signature confections - justin time for Valentine’s Day. See theHappenings Calendar on page 24 for moreinformation.

As you flip through the rest of this issueof Shell Point Life, you will certainly noticeplenty of opportunities to fill your social cal-endar with concerts, trips, special events, andmore. When planning your next adventure,consider inviting a friend to join you in expe-riencing the excitement of the Shell Pointlifestyle.

Enjoy!

MUCH TO CELEBRATEBy Rochelle Cherniawski, assistant editor

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

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

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

Editor Lynn SchneiderAssistant Editor Rochelle Cherniawski

Art Director Rich CerrinaSenior Graphic Designer Wendy Iverson

Graphic Designer Deanna Schmidli

ContributorsGene McGonigle, Teri Kollath,

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

Tom Frackenpohl, Randy Woods, Bev Patten, Jessica Clark, Melody Desilets, Peggy Holton,Susan Uhleman, Sarah Nadal, Sharon Bermel

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

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

at the Shell Point Welcome Center.

Back Issues Available OnlineIs there an issue of one of the magazines that

you just have to have? Was your friend or family member seen in a recent issue but you

lost it? You can find the current issue as well as the back issues of the magazine at

www.shellpoint.net/spl/splife.htm

ON THE COVER

The Waterside Medical Complex at Shell Point encompasses the J. Howard WoodMedical Center, Shell Point Pharmacy, Larsen Pavilion skilled nursing center, and thenew Rehabilitation Center that offers advanced physical therapy in a modern facility.

God has

poured out

his love

into our

hearts.

– ROMANS 5:5

Shell Point’s Seven-Year HealthcareRenaissance Reaches Completion withGrand Opening of AdministrationBuilding and Rehabilitation Center

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Completion of New Facilities Extends Shell PointHealthcare Services

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During the past seven years, Shell Point hasinvested more than $74 million, including $12 milliondonated by residents, to expand the healthcare facilitiesof the community including services designed to bene-fit residents at every point in the lifecare continuum,such as the J. Howard Wood Medical Center, ShellPoint Pharmacy, construction of The Arbor, expan-sion of physician staff, increased nursing and health-care ratios, an extensive renovation of the King’sCrown, and finally a complete remodel and renovationof the Larsen Pavilion.

The final and most exciting step in the LarsenPavilion journey involved the construction of the newRehabilitation Center and Administration Building.The generous financial support of residents, manage-ment, staff, and other donors was critical to this impor-tant project’s successful completion.

Friday, January 14, marked the culmina-tion of Shell Point’s seven-year HealthcareRenaissance. The community gathered inthe morning for a Ribbon Cuttingand Dedication Ceremony for thenew Administration Building andthe new Rehabilitation Center.The crowd of more than 600attendees broke out into a cheeras President Peter Dys proclaimedfrom the podium, “It is finished,and it is good!”

The ceremony movedquickly as Mr. Dys recognizedspecial guests, including mem-bers of the CMAF Board of Directors, thechairman of the resident council, and mem-bers of the Shell Point management team.

He then went on tothank Bob Southern,director of projectdevelopment andJulie Nipper, projectdevelopment assis-tant, who wereinstrumental in the

construction process of the buildings. Healso thanked RDG Planning and Design,Wright Construction, and interior designerKarin Winter, for their work on the facility.

Following these introductions, Mr. Dysshared his appreciation on behalf of all ofShell Point to Mr. and Mrs. Ralph andDorothy Larsen and members of the Larsenfamily for the generous donation that helped

make this vision a reality.Following Mr. Dys’s remarks, resi-dent Dick Armstrong spoke aboutthe value of participating in suchan exciting opportunity as a resi-

dent. Next up, Vice Presidentof Healthcare Services SteveMinniear led the audience ina count down for the ribboncutting of the AdministrationBuilding led by SherryBrown, director of long

term care and representatives of the PavilionAuxiliary. Next, Dr. Roger Hirchak, vicepresident of medical services, led the ribboncutting for the Rehabilitation Center.

Following the ceremony, residents anddistinguished guests were invited to be thefirst to tour the new buildings. EaglesPreserve resident Phyllis Ingalls was enthu-siastic about the additions, “The colors arebeautifully coordinated in the entryway ofthe new Administration Building and theRehabilitation Center is really something.As we toured the buildings and I looked out

each window, I was impressed with theviews. Everything is so well done,” she said.

Pursuit of Excellence

Since its very beginning, the guidingprinciple at Shell Point RetirementCommunity has been the pursuit of excel-lence — excellence as it pertains to qualityof life for residents, excellence of care andservice, and excellence of facilities and pro-grams. Perhaps nowhere is this tradition ofexcellence more evident than in the philos-ophy of healthcare at Shell Point.

Shell Point’s seven-year HealthcareRenaissance began in 2004 as the commu-nity embarked on a grand journey of therenovation of the Larsen Pavilion. Thevisionary redesign of the central buildings ofthis important facility has taken ShellPoint’s healthcare further than ever and ele-vated resident care to a new level. Thegrand opening of the state-of-the-artRehabilitation Center and the Larsen


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Peter Dys proclaimed“It is finished and

it is good!”

Julie Nipper and Bob Southern

Members of Shell Point’s Board of Directors,management, and construction and design teamswere on hand for the formal ceremony.

Henry and Eleanor Larsen, Ralph and Dorothy Larsen, and Millie Braaten posed infront of the building named for their parents Andrew and Gurine Larsen.

Dick ArmstrongWe did it! Sherry Brown raises the scissors

high after cutting the ribbon on thenew Administration Building.

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Pavilion Administration buildingmarks the completion of this majorundertaking. The complete renova-tion of the Larsen Pavilion has beenan important goal, supported by theentire community, as residents andstaff joined forces with the Shell Pointorganization to bring about what has beencalled a Healthcare Renaissance. Now com-plete, the Larsen Pavilion is a renewed andexpanded facility, made possible throughthe vision of our residents and staff. Thisvision for healthcare — a shared vision —is now a reality!

Since its very beginning, the guiding principleat Shell Point Retirement Community has beenthe pursuit of excellence.

Cool temperatures did not lower the enthusiasm of the residents who attended this historic event.

Bill Saunders, Jeff Pennock, and Dr.David Nesselroade cut the ribbon on therehab center.

Pastor KenNesselroade

Residents eagerly entered theRehabilitation Center for a tour

of the facility.

With the completion of the LarsenPavilion renovation and expandedhealthcare facilities located at the site, ShellPoint is pleased to announce theunveiling of the new WatersideMedical Complex on The Islandat Shell Point.

Now, in addition to thelifestyle benefits that individualsenjoy as residents of Shell Point,the importance and scope of thecomprehensive healthcare pro-grams and services will be repre-sented by this new identity. Theseimprovements set Shell Point apart from allother retirement communities.

A New StandardWhat started out as a skilled nursing

center in 1971 has grown to become an effi-cient, state-of-the-art, multi-specialty med-ical complex, which provides a myriad of

healthcare services all geared toward thespecific needs of senior adults. This innova-tive complex includes the J. Howard WoodMedical Center, the full-service Shell PointPharmacy, and x-ray and lab facilities. Thereare also offices for specialty services, such asBehavioral Health, Shell Point Home Care,

and more. Additionally, the com-plex includes the Larsen Pavilionskilled nursing facility, the newAdministration Building, and thenew state-of-the-art RehabilitationCenter.

Steve Minniear, vice presidentof healthcare services, said,“Healthcare certainly is the cen-tral focus of Shell Point. These

new facilities will further enhance our abil-ity to fulfill our residents’ needs and expec-tations for a broad range of medical services,delivered with compassion and compe-tence.”

The Larsen PavilionThe Larsen Pavilion has been an inte-

gral part of Shell Point from the beginningand provides personalized and compassion-ate care in a beautiful waterfront setting.

Opened in 1971, thisfacility has been expanded and renovatedtwice. The Larsen Pavilion features 219beds, allowing for short-term rehabilitation,long-term skilled nursing care, Alzheimer’sand memory care, plus a specialized hospicecare program.

The new Administration Buildingserves as the main entrance to the LarsenPavilion. Residents and guests enterthrough a porte cochere with a curved glassceiling into an elegant lobby with a dra-matic focal point that features a sculpture ofa manatee placed in front of a wall of glasstiles with water continuously cascadingdown into the small pool below. The Bibleverse nearby illustrates the idea that inspiredthe fountain, “The water I give becomes aperpetual spring within giving eternallife.”— John 4:14

Philosophy of CarePromoting Shell Point’s philosophy of

providing the highest quality of life for eachresident, the staff continues to explore new


B Y L Y N N S C H N E I D E R

Steve Minniear Entrance to LarsenPavilion. Lobby waterfeature adds a sparklingfocal point.

President Peter Dys and representatives unveilthe new Waterside Medical Complex sign.

Modern MarvelModern MarvelShell Point Introduces Waterside Medical Complex

possibilities and improvements that willhelp the residents of today and tomorrow.This effort is fostered by the continuing sup-port of residents and family members as theyseek to honor a friend or loved one, giveback to a community that has meant somuch to them, or perhaps express apprecia-tion for the care they or their loved onereceived while at the Larsen Pavilion.

How Far We Have ComeMuch of what our residents, volunteers,

and staff envisioned for the Larsen Pavilionhas come to fruition and residents arealready enjoying the benefits of theseimprovements. The new design of theLarsen Pavilion was created to meet theemotional, physical, and spiritual needs ofeach individual and provide personal com-fort and care, as well as beauty and stimula-tion of the senses.

Special emphasis has been given to cre-ating areas for quiet reflection and contem-plation, as well as attractive living areas and

relaxing retreats,designed toenhance personalrelationships andsocial interaction.The various

changes that have been made have allimproved the quality of life for residents.These include new room interiors with spa-cious bay windows, beautiful new diningareas, a modernized kitchen, and expandedcommon areas. Healthcare improvementsinclude pharmacy stations, enlarged nurse’sstations, a new call system, and state-of-the-art equipment. Personal life improvementsfeature expanded spiritual programs, chap-laincy services, and a new meditation andworship chapel. Staff and volunteerimprovements include new education andtraining spaces, break rooms, and a PavilionAuxiliary office and work room. Theservice efficiencies added a connectingwalkway on the fourth floor, expandedstorage areas on all floors, enhancedtechnology, and improved lighting.

Rehabilitation Center at Shell Point

Rehabilitation services at ShellPoint were originally provided from aninternal department within the Pavilion.Then, a generous and anonymous dona-tion, combined with additional giftsfrom Shell Point residents, provided the

funds for construction of the RehabilitationCenter. Shell Point’s staff of dedicated pro-fessionals is now able to perform the highestquality of care possible in this enhancedfacility.

The new Rehabilitation Center at ShellPoint provides inpatient and outpatientrehabilitative services through an interdis-ciplinary team of professionals, comprised ofphysicians; physical, occupational, andspeech therapists; behavioral health spe-cialists; and social workers; all dedicated tohelping individuals achieve higher levels ofindependence and freedom from pain.These programs utilize a comprehensiveteam approach which is essential for thebest results and includes the resident, theresident’s family, and the referring physicianto achieve optimal benefits from therapy.

Memory Care CourtyardResidents of Oakmont officially

“adopted” the second floor of theRehabilitation Center as their fundraisingproject to create a special outdoor courtyardfor the Pavilion’s Memory Care Center andthe residents it serves. They successfullyraised the money needed to transform theroof of the Rehabilitation Center into acalming rooftop garden – also called theMemory Care Courtyard.

Enhanced CareMedical services at the Larsen Pavilion

and J. Howard Wood Medical Center areunsurpassed. Full-time staff physicians, nursepractitioners, and on-site pharmacists are ded-icated to the well-being of Shell Point resi-dents. Nursing staff ratios are maintained athigher levels than regulations require, ensur-ing exceptional resident care. A professionaland compassionate family services staff pro-vides ongoing support for residents and theirfamilies. A full-time activities staff coordi-nates enriching and rewarding programsdesigned specifically to meet the energy levelsand physical abilities of each resident. Andmore than 200 volunteer members of theLarsen Pavilion Auxiliary are on hand to addthe extra special touches that enhance thequality of life for residents on a daily basis.

The community can sincerely rejoice inall that has been accomplished and enjoythe many benefits this journey to excellencehas achieved. With patience, prayer, andperseverance, the Larsen Pavilion hasbecome the outstanding facility envisioned,reflecting the quality and excellence of theentire community.

This important effort has enhanced thelives of residents at Shell Point, and throughthe generosity of many, this project has beensuccessfully completed.

President Peter Dys said, “I am pro-foundly humbled when I consider how ShellPoint has continued to develop in everyphase of our mission to address the spiritual,social, recreational, and physical needs of itsresidents. It is an honor to be able to offerShell Point residents immediate access toSouthwest Florida’s most comprehensivelifecare services.”


Brand new equipment in thefacility was provided bygenerous contributions.A platform of raised steps allowsthe therapist to stand nearby asthe patient practices ascendingand descending to improvebalance and build strength.

Memory Care Courtyard is located on the second floor of the Larsen Pavilion.

It was Dr. Nathan Bailey, one of thefounders of Shell Point, who first calledthe Pavilion the crown jewel of Shell Point.That concept remains true today as the staffand Auxiliary volunteers work together toenhance the quality of life for residents ofthe Larsen Pavilion.

In January of 1991, Shell Point residentEvelyn Davis was approached by PresidentPeter Dys and asked to head a steering com-mittee that add more structure to the volun-teer program at the Pavilion. When thePavilion Auxiliary began to take shape, inter-est in the group quickly spread. And as theAuxiliary grew in numbers, it was evidentthat residents were eager to get involved.

“It was astounding to see the energythat came from that first Auxiliary group,”recalled Rita Southern, director ofassisted living and resident supportservices.

Today the Auxiliary has grown toa force of more than 250 volunteers.With a wide array of committees, rep-resenting varying interests and skills,the Auxiliary seems to have an oppor-tunity to suit each new volunteer. Intotal there are 20 committees, includ-ing activities, dining assistants,greeters, and many more.

Over the past 20 years Auxiliary volun-teers have proven that they will do whateverit takes to improve the lives of Pavilion resi-dents. “The services offered by the Auxiliaryare an enhancement of what is provided bythe staff,” said Sherry Brown, director of longterm care. “It is remarkable to see the con-nectivity between the staff and volunteerswhen they work together for the commongood of the Larsen Pavilion residents.”

A Reason to CelebrateOn January 20, more than 400 residents

gathered in The Village Church auditoriumfor the Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary AnnualMeeting and 20th Anniversary Celebration.The event reviewed the history of theAuxiliary, featured entertainment by resi-

dent and employee groups, and included aninformative and inspirational DVDpresentation about the PavilionAuxiliary.

The meeting began with Dr.Sue Stranahan, Pavilion Chaplainand director of the department ofspiritual services, offering anopening prayer. Bill Staples(Lakewood), who served as the president ofthe Pavilion Auxiliary from 2009 to 2011,

handled official business, including theappointment of the 2011 board members.He concluded the meeting by proudly pass-ing the gavel to incoming president MaryFountain (Junonia).

“You are the blue sapphires in thecrown,” Mary said to her fellow volunteers.She then introduced past president NitaDeWeese (Sand Dollar) who pulled

together a comprehensive history of theAuxiliary by reviewing minutesfrom the meetings held throughoutthe past 20 years. After countlesshours of research and writing, Nitapresented the finished document toSteve Minniear, vice president ofhealthcare services, during theevent.

Steve shared, “The story of the historyof the Pavilion Auxiliary brings a tear to myeye and joy to my heart. Each volunteerthroughout the past 20 years has embraced

a vision and found afocused passion.Auxiliary volun-teers have a remark-able willingness togive. Over the pastyear, the Auxiliaryhas experienced aneight percentincrease in volun-teers and a 26 per-cent increase inhours served. Yourtime is your own,yet you give it toothers and you do itwith grace.”

Teri Kollath,manager of volun-

teer services and the Academy, said, “I havebeen working with the Auxiliary as the vol-unteer liaison for 10 of the 20 years. I am inawe of the fact that the spirit of volun-teerism has grown even faster than thegrowth of Shell Point.”

Ruth Deuber (Periwinkle) had thehonor of introducing Pavilion nurse man-agers Pam Earll, Cindy Johnson, and


The Larsen PavilionAuxiliary Celebrates 20 Years ofDedicated Service B Y R O C H E L L E C H E R N I A W S K I

A sea of blue. Approximately half of the Larsen Pavilion Auxilairy members posed for a photo atthe Ribbon Cutting and Dedication ceremonies. Seated in the front row are seven of the currentand past presidents, including: (L-R) Martha Ryckman (1999-2003), Pat Straup (2003-2005),Bobbi Brown (2005-2007), Bill Maruchi (2007-2008), Nita DeWeese (2008-2009), Bill Staples(2009-2011), and Mary Fountain (current president).

Ruth Deuber presentedLarsen Pavilion nursemanagers Pam Earll,Cindy Johnson, andChristine Colombo,with a single red rose.

Dr. Sue Stranahan,Pavilion chaplain

Mary Fountain presented custom-designedcrown pins to key members of the staff as wellas past presidents. Left: Sherry Brown spokeabout the future of the Auxiliary in 20 years.


Christine Colombo, who represented theentire staff of the Pavilion. “These are ourdiamonds,” explained Ruth. “As volunteers,we couldn’t function without our nursemanagers.” She then presented each ofthem with a single red rose.

The Future of the AuxiliarySherry Brown followed with her

thoughts on the challenges that will face theAuxiliary throughout the next 20 years.“You are the best Auxiliary in the country,but you have only just begun,” she said. “Asbaby boomers continue to age, it will bringmore people with more needs. The lifeexpectancy has increased, and we all knowthat living longer presents more challenges.And, of course, we have healthcare reform,a challenging economy, an aging workforce,and much more. Fortunately, Auxiliarymembers are committed to continuing thephilosophy and culture of the organization.The strength and passion of the Auxiliarywill ensure its success in the future as itremains true to honoring Shell Point’s corevalues of caring, serving, and satisfying.”

At the end of the program, Mary

Fountain presented custom-designed crown pins to SherryBrown; Steve Minniear; TeriKollath; and Dawn Boren, directorof resident life. The pins were alsopresented to the past presidents dur-ing the event and will be presentedto every Auxiliary volunteer duringtheir spring thank you tea.

“I am extremely grateful forwhat the Auxiliary does and Iadmire the maturity of the volun-teers that have managed to sustain thegroup for 20 years,” said Peter Dys. “I trulyvalue the service provided by eachAuxiliary member and appreciate the ongo-ing commitment to enhance the quality oflife for the residents of the Larsen Pavilion.”

Auxiliary volunteer Barbara Maruchi(Lakewood) said, “God bless all of you. Asalways, we need your support and encour-

age all Shell Point residents to considerjoining us as volunteers.”

“I feel so blessed to be able to matchpeople’s interest and experience with theneeds of the Larsen Pavilion,” said TeriKollath. “Any residents who are interestedin joining the group, or even switching fromone area to another in their Auxiliary serv-ice, can contact me for further information.”

Entertainment was provided by resident musi-cians including Polished Brass and Jazz NStuff. Dot Beard closed the program by singingthe Prayer of Saint Francis of Assisi.

Past president Bill Staples turns over theofficial gavel to incoming president MaryFountain.

Past Pavilion Auxiliary presidents(L-R) Martha Ryckman, Pat Straup, BobbiBrown, Bill Maruchi, Nita DeWeese, andBill Staples.

Several hundred residentsjoined members of the Larsen Pavilion to celebratethe group’s 20th anniversary.

Wallace and Mary Mercerwere among the attendeesat the event who enjoyedsweet treats in celebrationof the Larsen PavilionAuxiliary’s 20 years ofaccomplishments.


PR E S E N T S :

How Can a National Charitable Foundation

Help Me?Wednesday, Feb. 16 • 10 a.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDL

ACADEMY SEMINAR COURSE #LS03

Charitable gift annuities serve as apowerful example of your apprecia-tion and value of Shell Point. The charita-ble gift annuity program to benefit ShellPoint appeals to many donors for severalreasons, including:

1) Annuity payments are fixed andunaffected by the ups and downs of marketconditions. Thus, you can count on receiv-ing the same amount every payment date.

2) The payment rates are very attrac-tive, especially for older donors.

3) Payments last a lifetime. Regardlessof how long you live, your payments willkeep coming.

4) Part of the payment amount is tax-free. This benefit lasts until you reach thenormal age of life expectancy.

5) You receive an income tax deduc-tion when you obtain the annuity and yourestate may benefit by having the assetremoved from possible estate taxes.

6) Your gift annuity provides you withimmense satisfaction, knowing that youhave made a significant gift to Shell Point.

7) Your gift annuity is a powerfulexample to family and friends that you valueShell Point and what it represents.

Many of our annuitants, those whoreceive payments from annuities, elect to

receive their payments on a monthly basis.This means that every month they receive anotice that funds have been deposited intheir bank account.

We like to think that these monthlypayments serve as a reminder of the benefitsof having a charitable gift annuity.

Learn MoreTo learn how you can obtain your own

gift annuity for the benefit of Shell Point,call the Legacy Foundation at 466-8484 orvisit www.legacyshellpoint.org. We willshare information about gift annuities anda personalized illustration showing what agift annuity can mean for you.

Charitable Gift AnnuitiesLearn How You Can Obtain Your Own Gift Annuity forthe Benefit of Shell Point

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

We all love our magazines, but when it’s time to let go it just takes a lit-tle extra effort to recycle. When you’re done reading and enjoying this issueof Shell Point Life, consider giving it an extended life! Here are some ideasto get the most out of this magazine:

• Share it with a friend or relative who might enjoy living at Shell Point• Ask your local physician or dentist if you can leave it in the lobby • Bring it to your local church• Pass it along to your financial planner or stock broker• Return it to the Welcome Center for re-use

MAKE IT A HABIT. RECYCLE.

How Can a National Charitable Foundation Help Me?Learn about charitable gift annuities, donor advised funds,

and certificates of deposit. Talk with representatives of TheChristian and Missionary Alliance’s National Foundation abouthow a charitable foundation can help you accomplish yourphilanthropic goals.

RSVP— The seminar is free; however, seating is limited andreservations are required. To reserve your space, please con-tact either service desk. Light refreshments will be provided.

Seminar Speakers:WANDA ANDERSON, Attorney at Law and General Counsel, The Orchard Foundation

JOSEPH PADILLA, Director for Development, The Orchard FoundationTIMOTHY A. STEPHENSON, Executive Director, the Legacy Foundation

Joseph Padilla,The OrchardFoundation

the house lights dimmed andthe music swelled to a crescendoat Shell Point’s seventh annualgala, a video of the activities heldthroughout the morning began

with President Peter Dysproclaiming, “It is finished,and it is good!” For the nexthour and a half residentscelebrated the completion ofthe Heart of it All campaign

and the Healthcare Renaissanceat Shell Point.

Annual CelebrationEach year Shell Point’s annual gala is an

opportunity for the community to gathertogether to celebrate Shell Point’s anniversaryand continuing success. The 2011 Shell PointGala was a joyous celebration of the unique peo-ple, places, and events that weave together tocreate this special community.

When reflecting onthe celebration of ShellPoint’s 43rd anniversary,Lynn Schneider, assis-tant vice president ofmarketing and commu-nications, said, “This galacelebrates the accom-plishments of residents and staff, workingtogether for the good of future generations tocome. This event allows us to put into words thefeelings of gratitude that are in our hearts.”


Gala Celebration Shell Point’s SeventhAnnual Gala ProvidedEvening of Excitementand Encouragement

A Vision Realized

L-R: Walt and Betty McCullum, David and Eleanor Perkins, Daveand Mary Fountain, and Charles and Jewell Whitson

Legacy Foundation staff Maria Festa, Deena Peters, Timothy Stephenson, andDeborah Henning with FineMark National Bank chefs Mike Gavala and ChristinaSan Filippo.

Jane Griffin and Wayne Kirk

Guy and Dorothy McMillan Elaine and Robert Turner

PresidentPeter Dys

Lynn Schneider

AsAs

Ray and Lois Forsythe


Marian Kerr

Bill and Janice Lanpher

Steve and Penny Modrich

Looking BackPeter Dys, who has served as the pres-

ident of Shell Point for more than twenty-five years, shared his reflections on Shell

Point’s culture of generosity. Heprovided a look at the history ofhealthcare services at Shell Pointfrom the community’s early daysin 1968 to the present with thegrand opening of the WatersideMedical Complex at Shell Point.

“The scope of healthcare atShell Point and the services pro-vided have grown substantiallythroughout our history. Todayour facilities and services areunparalleled in the retirementindustry,” he said.

Following a prayer by KenNesselroade, senior minister ofThe Village Church, thecrowd enjoyed a video featur-

ing resident testimonials.

Celebrating Success“Celebrations are an important aspect

of Shell Point’s culture,” said TimothyStephenson, executive director of the

Legacy Foundation. “Youand I have something to cel-ebrate and rejoice in today.Seven years ago the ShellPoint community embarkedon an important andunprecedented HealthcareRenaissance that has trans-formed our campus and serv-ices and laid the foundationthat will define Shell Pointfor the next quarter century.”

Special ThanksOf course, another highlight of the

Gala was the musical entertainment.RDG Planning & Design, the architec-tural team that designed the LarsenPavilion expansion and additions of theAdministration Building and theRehabilitation Center, sponsored theentertainment – the Glenn MillerOrchestra, directed by Gary Tole.

In addition to theinspiring presentationsand videos, as well as theremarkable entertain-ment, another highlightof the event was thedelectable desserts pro-vided by FineMarkNational Bank & Trust.Chef Mike Gavala andhis culinary team presented an irresistiblecombination of a molten chocolate tortegarnished with fresh strawberries, raspber-ries, and blackberries.

A Vision Realized“The gala is a wonderful opportu-

nity to celebrate the accomplishmentsof the previous year,” remarked Dys.“And naturally, we enjoy the opportu-nity to look forward to the year aheadas our community continues to accom-plish its mission. But most of all it is away for us to say thank you to thosewho have truly made a difference inour community and to celebrate AVision Realized!”

Emerson and Lena Ross

Timothy Stephenson

Dotty Morrison

Ron and Marilyn Eastman

Bob and Vivienne Verklin

A Vision Realized

Clockwise from L: Judith Krug, PatSpecht, Jerry and Phyllis Ingalls

Claudia and Ray Kincaid

Alex and Bea Taylor

L-R standing: Bob and Mary Jane Rawlins, andAl Smiles. Seated: Jetta and Bill CurriseHelen Van Buskirk and

Doris Young.

Jean Marshall, Dick and Wanda Dubbe.Woody and Mildred Briggs

LR: Alfred and Lore Rosenstrauch , David and Pat Kucharsky, Maurice andNell Ernst, and Jim and Marian Davey

2011 Gala Celebration


The Glenn Miller Orchestra played big band favorites.

Ken and Ruth Davis


B Y T E R I K O L L A T H ,

M A N A G E R O F T H E A C A D E M Y

A N D V O L U N T E E R S E R V I C E S

Technology TodayTelephone Technology is a focus of

Technology Today in February. BruceFindley (Sundial) presents Cell Phone PrepSchool on three Tuesdays, beginningFebruary 1. Richard Nelson (Lakewood)leads a roundtable on Smartphones andOther Cells on Wednesday, February 16.What is OOMA (a voice over Internetprotocol device) And How To Use It willbe presented on Thursday, February 17, byBill Davis (Junonia). On Tuesday, February22, Bruce Findley begins three sessions onJitterbug Cell Phones.

Brain Fitness – Nintendo Flash Focuswill be presented on three Tuesdays, begin-ning February 15, taught by Emily Kletzien(Sundial).

Mind, Body, and SpiritJim Carpenter, PGA certified golf

professional, returns to teach a four-ses-sion course aimed at improving your golfswing one week at a time, beginningWednesday, February 2. Learn two posi-tions a week to master the Eight PositionsOf The Golf Swing.

Lynn Wallen, Ph.D. cognitive fitnessfacilitator, continues the brain fitness serieson February 7 with Mental Exercises, a classaimed at getting those brain cells firing. OnFebruary 14, she presents Focus Attention –Improve Memory. Better Sleepwill be pre-

sented on February 21. Laughter and TheMind Body Connection will be held onFebruary 28.

Coffee With A NeighborJoin Jerry and Dee Horne (Harbor

Court) on Friday, February 4, for a look atAntarctica through a PowerPoint presenta-tion of the amazing photo-graphs they captured that willmake you feel like you werethere.

Legacy SeminarOn Wednesday, February

16, learn how a charitablefoundation can help youaccomplish your family philanthropic goalswith How Can A National CharitableFoundation Help Me?

The Computer CollegeComputer Graphics Using Print Shop

22will be taught by Wayne Wolfert (Lucina)on six Tuesdays, beginning February 1.

Alice and Gerry DeBaun (EaglesPreserve) will teach the very basics inComputer College Prep School everyMonday, from February 7 through March 14.

Printing Photos from Email will be

taught by Penny Modrich (Nautilus) on twoThursdays, beginning February 10.

Larry Brock (Eagles Preserve) will teachan Introduction to Google Docs on twoTuesdays, beginning February 15.

Richard Nelson (Lakewood) will providea Computer Help and Support Center onFriday, February 18, where time will be dedi-

cated to supervised practice.Files, Folders & Flash

Drives Plus Copy, Cut &Pastewill be taught by DentonSmith (Oakmont) on twoFridays, beginning February 25.

For those who want tolearn to use their new Maclaptop computers Lucille

Peterson (Lakewood) and Susan Schmitt(Lakewood) will teach Computer Basics –On Macintosh Laptops .

For The Love Of LearningProfessor Adrian Kerr continues his

series on Ancient Persia and Alexander onFebruary 1 and February 8.

Local artist Myra Roberts brings aPowerPoint presentation on Wednesday,February 9, to share the beautiful paintingsfrom her book Retro Images from theFlorida Coast.

Spring AcademyRoster Features

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Join local artist Myra Roberts for a PowerPoint presentation onWednesday, February 9, as she shares the beautiful paintings fromher book Retro Images From The Florida Coast.

Join Jerry and Dee Horneon Friday, February 4, for

a look at Antarctica.

Golf Pro Jim Carpenter, willteach a four-series class onimproving your golf swing,beginning February 2.


Don’t Miss the Annual Library Book Sale

Wednesday, February 23 and Thursday, February 249:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The Library Lounge, Resident Activity Center

Professor Roxanne Precopia gives ustwo stunningly beautiful art history lectureson Friday, February 11. The morning lec-ture, Geniuses of the Renaissance, focuseson Michelangelo Buonarroti and Leonardoda Vinci. The afternoon lecture, Geniusesof the Baroque, focuses onGianlorenzo Bernini andMichelangelo Merisi daCaravaggio. Both lecturesdiscuss the genius of theartists, their religious views,and the world that helpedform their creations.

Professor Adrian Kerrreturned to Egypt and haswritten a new book! He willshare the new developmentsand discoveries concerningthe ancient Egyptians onthree Tuesdays, beginningFebruary 15. Don’t missAncient Egypt New Discoveries.

Nancy McDowell (Tellidora) will onceagain teach beginners and more experi-enced players the fascinating tile game thatwill challenge your brain while providinghours of fun. Six sessions of Mah-JonggBasics and Beyond begin on Tuesday,February 15. Another six-session course

begins on Wednesday, February 16.Susan Willoughby begins another six-

week session of Intermediate Bridge onWednesday, February 16.

Michael Hall, music director of theSouthwest Florida Symphony, will provide

a musical lecture, Appreciatingthe Genesis Symphony, onTuesday, February 22. The lec-ture will enrich our experienceof the upcoming symphonyGenesis, planned for March 1, incelebration of the 50th anniver-sary of the Symphony.

Patricia Myers (Junonia)will lead the second AARPDriver Safety Classof the semester onFebruary 23.

Kristie Anders,the popular andk n ow l e d g e a b l e

director of education for theSanibel Captiva ConservationFoundation, returns to ShellPoint on Friday, February 25, tolecture on The Unique FloraAnd Fauna Of Our NeighborIslands as we celebrate theAmericana theme for February.

Academy On The GoThe educational field trips for February

begin on February 4 with a self-guided tourthrough A World of Bamboo: BambooFarm and Pottery Express in Punta Gorda.Our own resident expert on shorebirds, Dr.Iver Brook (Lucina) will lead an explo-ration of Florida’s Real “Snowbirds” on

Monday, February 21. Theadventure begins at BuncheBeach and continue at DingDarling Wildlife Refuge.

Stay TunedBe sure to confirm your

course selections by checkingSPTV, www.shellpoint.net,and the Weekly Reminder forinformation on fees, registra-tion, and possible changes. Ilook forward to seeing you at anAcademy class soon!

The Library Book Sale offers anopportunity to support the Shell PointLibrary through the purchase of usedbooks, CDs, and DVDs.

It is also a great time to donate booksand DVDs, in good condition, for thesale that supports the library’s purchaseof new materials.

Anyone interested in donating items to the Library Book Sale can do so during normal library hours beginning on February 15.

Continue your support of the Shell Point Library by contributing tothe Library’s Annual Fund Drive from March 9 through March 23.

Thank you for helping to sustain the Library in its 39th year of serving Shell Point Retirement Community.

Roxanne Precopiapresents two art historylectures on February 11on the Geniuses of the

Renaissance and Baroquetime periods.

Academy On The Goheads to a bamboo

farm in Punta Gordaon February 4.

AttentionVolunteers

The 2011 Annual

Volunteer Recognition

Event will be held on

Thursday, March 31.

The elegant evening event

will be a Tropical Delight

Under The Stars.

Mark Your Calendars

AttentionVolunteers

The 2011 Annual

Volunteer Recognition

Event will be held on

Thursday, March 31.

The elegant evening event

will be a Tropical Delight

Under The Stars.

Mark Your Calendars

Why a Club?According to Lynn Schneider, assistant

vice president of marketing and communi-cations, “We are finding that people areengaged with Shell Point for a much longertime before they move in. We want to buildmeaningful relationships with those whohave expressed an interest in moving toShell Point. The primary goal of theDiscovery Club is to encourage potentialresidents to get to know us better. In theend, this will increase occupancy at ShellPoint.”

“We began experimenting with the clubconcept earlier this year by offering the LifeEnrichment Series, which featured a bal-anced amount of sales events mixed in withevents that are open to the public, such asconcerts and a few Academy classes.”

While planning the Life EnrichmentSeries, the marketing staff worked closelywith other departments throughout theorganization to carefully select specific activ-ities that would be open to guests of ShellPoint residents, as well as the public. Thesuccess of the initiative encouraged the teamto move forward with formalizing theDiscovery Club.

Dawn Boren, director of resident life,agrees. “The formal implementation of theDiscovery Club simply provides structure andan official name to the program. We think ofit as another tool that we can utilize to pro-mote the lifestyle at Shell Point and fosterlasting relationships with future residents.”

Three Levels of MembershipBy joining the Discovery Club, members

will have access to a select number of theamenities Shell Point has to offer. Three lev-els of membership are available:

Level 1: Life Enrichment MemberThe first level, Life Enrichment, is free

and does not require registration. The Life

Enrichment level offers accessto the areas of our communitythat are already open to thepublic, such as dining andgolf. The Life Enrichmentlevel also includes occasionalspecial programs and events –some of these events are free,such as the Shell Point OpenHouse, while others have afee, such as the Shell Point

Concert Series. This level is recommendedfor those who just want to “test the water.”While there is no commitment, we encour-age you to invite your friends to formallyregister for this membership level so we cansend them the monthy Discovery Clubnewsletter.

Level 2: Discovery MemberThe second level is for members of the

Shell Point Priority List (formerly called theWait List). These individuals have placed afully-refundable $4,000 deposit to go onShell Point’s Priority List and will now bereferred to as Discovery Members and willhave access to areas that are open to thegeneral public, as well as a few extra benefits

Discovering Shell PointInvite Your Friends to Experience Your Community through New Discovery Club

Residents of Shell Point have long enjoyed a fulfillinglifestyle that is second to none — and residents are alwaysShell Point’s best sales people! That’s because as a resident, noone knows better than you what makes Shell Point so special.

With this in mind, Shell Point has established theDiscovery Club. Now individuals interested in Shell Pointcan become Discovery Club members and experience a tasteof the Shell Point lifestyle as they plan and prepare tobecome residents of the community.

“We think of the DiscoveryClub as another tool that we can utilize topromote the lifestyle atShell Point and fosterlasting relationships withfuture residents.”

— Dawn Boren, director of resident life

“We began experimenting with the club conceptearlier this year by offering the Life EnrichmentSeries, which featured a balanced amount ofsales events mixed in with events that are open to

the public, such as concerts and a few Academy classes.”— Lynn Schneider, assistant vice president of marketing and communications

including a monthly mailing,special discounts and offers, andunique events throughout theyear planned just for them! Inaddition, Discovery Members receiveadvance notice of unit availability as well aspriority selection opportunities.

Level 3: Resort MemberThe third level of the club, Resort

Member, is for our “Depositors.” This groupincludes approximately 60 people who havealready placed 10% deposits on specific unitsand are trying to sell their homes so they canmove to their new homes at Shell Point.This group will soon become your new ShellPoint friends and neighbors and we want

them to feel wel-come! As they prepareto move in, we wantthem to becomeimmersed in the ShellPoint lifestyle so theybegin feeling like

residents of the community. AsResort Members, these future resi-dents have access to a number of spe-cial programs and amenities enjoyedby Shell Point residents as an intro-duction to the lifestyle that awaitsthem when they move into the com-munity. However, until these indi-viduals move in and become officialShell Point residents, they will notreceive complete access to the pro-

grams and services thatare reserved for ShellPoint residents only

such as the Medical Centers, the hurricaneshelter, volunteer opportunities, and more.

The Experience BeginsThe Discovery Club will be officially

launched in February. Mary Moore, themoving resources manager for thesales department, will also serve asthe Discovery Club Coordinatorand will work closely with LynnSchneider and Dawn Boren.

Mary said, “We invite ShellPoint residents to spread the wordabout this new opportunity for theirfriends and family to becomeinvolved and experience the serv-ices, amenities, and daily activities that createthe fulfilling and enriching lifestyle availableat Shell Point. It is our hope that these indi-viduals will be encouraged to make ShellPoint their home.”

Just recently, Discovery Club memberswere invited to the Health and WellnessExpo to see the number of programsShell Point has to offer. Another example was the Chinese Acrobatshow, where guests were invited toenjoy one of the fun events ShellPoint residents experience as partof the Shell Point lifestyle.

Series

Mary Moore

Marion Davey (Parkwood) visits withguests at the Ask a Resident Booth at a

recent sales Open House.


The Village Church is pleased to hostthe National Christian Choir, directfrom our nation’s capital, on Saturday,February 19 at 7:15 p.m. and on Sunday,February 20 at 6:15 p.m. as part of theSeason of Praise Concert Series.

Founded in 1984 by the current musicdirector, C. Harry Causey, the NationalChristian Choir is comprised of more than

150 singers from more that100 different churchesthroughout the greaterWashington, D.C. area.

In addition to their livepresentations throughoutthe U.S. and abroad, thechoir’s library of recordingsis widely received. Also,their weekly inspirationalbroadcast, Psalm 95, is heard

on over 500 radio stations (including theMoody Broadcasting Network) in every state,all of Canada, and beyond.

Hearing the National Christian Choiron recordings is great, but it’s nothing com-

pared to experiencing a live worship concertwith them. You will be swept up by the pow-erful voices, participatory singing, tendermoments of worship, outstanding soloists,and the ethereal inspiration of being sur-rounded by the singers.

Because of the overwhelming support

for this concert and rare opportunity to hearthe National Christian Choir right here inSouthwest Florida, there will be two per-formances.

Tickets are $10 and are available at thechurch office during regular business hours.Be sure to get your tickets soon!

The Saints Come Marching In, Can’tHelp Falling in Love, and Think of Meare just a few of the songs that will be per-formed when the Bay Singers take the stageat Shell Point on Thursday, March 3.

Now under the direction of Bruce W.Galbraith, the Bay Singers will perform showtunes, patriotic songs, and folk music, alongwith old and new favorites. Galbraith is agraduate of the University of MichiganSchool of Music, and a member of its Hallof Fame. He also developed prize-winningensembles in Michigan public schools, andserved as director of the Interlochen ArtsAcademy and headmaster of the Park Tudor

School. He has conducted choirs, bands, andorchestras in the United States and abroad.

Accompanist Cynthia Dallas has servedas principal pianist with the NaplesPhilharmonic Orchestra since 1989, and shewas the founding assistant conductor/accom-panist of the Philharmonic Center Chorale.Dallas received her degree in music fromTemple University in Philadelphia, whereshe graduated summa cum laude.

The Bay Singers, made up of residents ofBonita Bay, was founded in 1998 by DaveMcJoynt, who now resides at Eagles Preserveat Shell Point. Over the years the group hasevolved to include more than 45 singers, a four-

part chorus, a director, and an accompanist. This will be the group’s third perform-

ance at Shell Point. McJoynt said, “I amthrilled to see the Bay Singers continue afterI moved to Shell Point and I am proud of thelegacy I started in 1998.”

Free ConcertTicket Required

Shell Point is honored to host the BaySingers in the Church Auditorium onThursday, March 3, at 7:00 p.m. This eventis free, but tickets are required and are avail-able now at either service desk.

The Bay Singers Return to Shell PointThursday, March 3, at 7:00 p.m. • Church Auditorium

Rare Opportunity to Hear the NationalChristian Choir in Southwest Florida

The National Christian Choir will perform in the Church Auditorium at Shell Point on two nights: Saturday, February, 19, at 7:15 p.m.

and Sunday, February 20, at 6:15 p.m.

Music Director C. Harry Causey

Two

Performances!

Tickets Just $10


Experience the Soundsof the Shell Point Concert SeriesB Y D A W N B O R E N , D I R E C T O R O F R E S I D E N T L I F E

The Shell Point Concert Series continues in February with three prominent performances. Tickets for all shows are available at either service desk. For more information call 454-2067.

This Valentine’s Day treat your special someone to the rhythmof brass and percussion. Since 1963 Dallas Brass has become oneof America’s foremost musical ensembles. The group has estab-lished a unique blend of traditional brass instruments, drums, andpercussion to create a performance filled with extraordinary rangeand musical challenges. The Dallas Brass repertoire includes clas-sical masterpieces, Dixieland, swing, Broadway, Hollywood, andpatriotic tunes.

In addition to their solo engagements, Dallas Brass appearswith symphony orchestras nationwide. Symphonic credits includeCincinnati Pops, New York Pops, and the Philly Pops. Dallas Brasshas performed at Carnegie Hall, the John F. Kennedy Center, andhas toured overseas to Europe and the Far East. They have sharedthe stage with the late Bob Hope, performed for Presidents GeraldFord and George H. W. Bush, and appeared on the CBS EarlyShow. The ensemble has released six recordings. The group hasstrong dedication to working with young musicians to present clin-ics and workshops for students of all ages.

Barbary Coast Dixieland Show BandThursday, February 17 • 7:30 p.m. Church Auditorium/ISBack to Shell Point by popular demand is the Barbary Coast Dixieland Show Band, who has beenperforming together for 40 years. They were elected into the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame andrated among the finest Dixieland Bands in the country. The band plays everywhere from theMississippi paddleboats to Nagasaki, Japan! The band is made up of six talented musicians, who play18 instruments. These versatile musicians, who occasionally swap instruments on stage withoutmissing a note, will have your feet tapping to every note. Proceeds will benefit the Complete ThisProject Now campaign.

The Storioni Trio has established itself as one of the leadingDutch chamber ensembles, with concerts at Carnegie Hall (WeillRecital Hall), Concertgebouw Amsterdam, Wigmore Hall, and themost prestigious European Festivals. The Trio has worked with,among others, the Munich Chamber Orchestra, the RTE OrchestraDublin, and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra of Antwerp.Recordings by the StorioniTrio, for the Pentatonelabel, have received greatinternational acclaim.

The members of thetrio are artistic directors ofthe annual Storioni Festivalin the Netherlands, duringwhich they perform with

colleagues from around the worldsuch as Gidon Kremer, Jean-YvesThibaudet, Vladimir Mendelssohn,the Skampa Quartet, and many oth-ers. In addition, the Storioni Festivalpresents an educational program,Storioni Academy, as well as ayearly commission for a new workfor piano trio.

Dallas Brass

Tickets - $35

Monday, February 14 • 7:30 p.m. Church Auditorium/IS

The Storioni TrioFriday, February 25 • 7:00 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL

(Limited seating) Dessert Reception to follow

Tickets - $15

Tickets - $25


The Story of Us

Resident couples share memories of how they met.

Every couple has a story.No matter how long

they have been together, orthe numerous experiencesthey have shared through-out the years, almost everycouple can recall in vividdetail the moment they metand the circumstances thatbrought them together.

In honor of Valentine’s Day, a daywhen sweethearts across the country expresstheir love and appreciation for one another,we asked a few Shell Point residents howthey found love. These are their stories.

Love at First SightPeter and Jeanne Lekouses (Parkwood)

Peter was a freshman at the Universityof Maine when he realized that it was timeto get to church. “I needed all the help Icould get,” he laughed.

As he settled into his pew, his eyescaught sight of the young woman directingthe church choir. “I just had to find out whoshe was,” Peter remembered.

So he got her name, went to the locallibrary, and looked her up. He was able to

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find out about her family and obtain heraddress. From there, he wrote her a letter.

“I still have it!” said Jeanne. “The firstline says, ‘I’m not sure you are going toreceive this.’”

Peter snickered, “I knew she would getit! I invited her out to my university for ourfirst date.”

After meeting her, he wrote his motherand confessed that he met his wife at church.

Needless to say, they were a great match.They began dating regularly. He came tochurch to see her during her entire senioryear of high school, and then she ended upattending the same university. For the nextfour years, they were inseparable.

“I pinned her with my fraternity pin inApril of her junior year, and then I proposedin April of her senior year,” said Peter. “Wegot married on July 13, 1958, right after shegraduated.”

This year, Peter and Jeanne will cele-brate 53 years of marriage. “After all thistime, I still marvel that he was so determinedto meet me!” Jeanne said with a smile.

The Shy Phone Guy and the Hard to Reach Girl

Rich and Dorothy Miller (Sand Dollar)Rich Miller was just a shy young man

working for the phone company when loverang his bell. As Rich recalled, he was drivingalong in his truck one day when he saw a younglady sitting on her porch. “On a whim, I rolleddown my window and asked if she wanted to gofor a ride. Much to my surprise, she actually gotin! So I drove her home where I knew mymother was baking an apple pie.”

That young lady decided that Richneeded to meet her cousin, Dorothy. However,on the night Rich was supposed to meetDorothy, he had to work late and he missed hischance. But, he didn’t let that stop him.

“I really wanted to meet her, so I wentover to her home with my work belt and

staged that the phone line to her homeneeded to be changed.”

Unfortunately, as Rich worked toreplace the phone line, Dorothy neverappeared. Yet, his dogged determinationensured that he would, indeed, have theopportunity to meet Dorothy. And themoment it happened is held in his mind likea photograph.

“I will never forget it. She was wearingpenny loafers with white socks. Her jeanswere rolled up and she was wearing herfather’s dress shirt.”

Dorothy agreed to go on a date withRich, so he took her to a Billy Graham cru-sade in Pittsburgh. Dorothy recalled, “Thatfirst date lasted an entire week! The crusadetook place every night for one full week.”

They dated for a few months, Rich wentto work with the Army Security Agency inFort Devons, Massachusetts. “I drove hometo visit her once a month for an entire year.Then I proposed before I was sent overseasto the Philippines,” said Rich.

For two more years, Rich and Dorothycontinued their long distance romance. Andit was all worth it. After he returned to thestates, the couple married and began to buildtheir life together. Now, they are celebrat-ing 55 years of marriage!

Overly Punctual Blind DateJohn and Janet Bendall (Coquina)Janet Bendall recalled meeting her hus-

band, John, through a blind date. “I wasworking as a teacher when another womanI taught with decided to set me up withsomeone she knew.”

On the night John and Janet were plan-ning to meet for their date, Janet was in theprocess of getting ready when she heard aknock at the door. She threw on her robeand ran to the door and was shocked to greetJohn on the other side. “He was 30 minutesearly!” she exclaimed. “The first time I methim I was in my robe!” Fortunately, she sim-

ply had to change into her clothes and shewas ready to go.

The match was a success. As the paircontinued dating, Janet quickly realized thatJohn was always early. In fact, after a year ofdating, John gave Janet an early Christmaspresent. “He proposed at church onChristmas eve,” Janet said.

After church, they headed to John’s par-ent’s house, where all four parents were wait-ing to help the couple celebrate theirengagement. They will celebrate their 51styear of marriage in July. And, Janet confirmed,“To this very day, he is still always early!”

Sharing a RideHoward and Eva Kinsinger (Nautilus)Howard and Eva Kinsinger will be cele-

brating their 65th wedding anniversary thissummer but even after more than six decadesof marriage, Eva still remembers the first timeshe met Howard.

Howard and Eva were both attendingNyack College in New York and even thoughthey had never met, they both wanted to bemissionaries in Indonesia. Howard was presi-dent of his class and a year ahead of Eva. Theymet while sharing a ride together to their part-time jobs working for a rare stamp dealer;Howard washed windows while Eva did cler-ical office work.

Eva was impressed by the young man andwhen he asked her out on a date, she agreed.Their first date was at a Fall Festival held at alocal high school gymnasium and they havebeen together ever since. The couple marriedon August 30, 1946. After graduation theylearned that Eva would not be able to pass thephysical to become a foreign missionary so thecouple was appointed to plant a new churchin Troy, Pennsylvania, for The Christian andMissionary Alliance.

When asked what initially caught Eva’seye about Howard, she said with a smile,“Well, he was tall and handsome, and he hada good reputation, and I liked that.”


For the Love

of Food

Celebrate Valentine’s Dayat the Crystal Dining Room byenjoying a buffet featuringcarved beef tenderloin, porktenderloin, almond crustedchicken kiev, and grilled

salmon. As a special treat forthe day, the dessert buffet willinclude chocolate fondue.Enjoy the Valentine’s Day buffet at the Crystal Room

for just $16.95.

The Island Café has beenopen for many years andhas prepared thousands ofmeals for breakfast, lunch, anddinner. It serves as a meetingplace for friends, a convenientplace to grab a quick bite toeat, and a friendly spot torelax. Many residents compli-ment the staff for their excel-lent service and ability toaccommodate special requests.The popularity of The Island

Café has led to occasions where there didn’t seem to be enough room for thecrowd. Fortunately, the entrance to the café was recently expanded to provideadditional seating. With access to fresh air and sunshine, the new patio makes fora great gathering place to enjoy a hot cup of coffee in the morning or an ice creamcone in the afternoon.

You Are Invited to haveIce Cream on the PatioOn Friday, February 25, from 2 p.m.

until 4 p.m., The Island Café will cele-brate the new patio by offering a “BuildYour Own Ice Cream Sundae” bar. Forjust $1 you can choose from a selectionof vanilla and chocolate ice cream, hotfudge and caramel, and a variety of top-pings. Don’t forget to finish it off withwhipped cream and a cherry!

The Island Café Celebrates New OutdoorSeating with Ice Cream

Enjoy the New RelaxingPatio While BuildingYour Own Sundae

Shell Point Salon & Spa Gives Away iPod ShuffleThroughout the month of December, the Salon & Spaentered all customers who purchased Matrix gift sets intoa drawing to win a new iPod Shuffle. More than 40names were entered into the drawing, which tookplace in The Island Salon at the end of December.

On the day of the drawing, Marge Middleton ofLakewood reached into the collection of names andpulled out a slip of paper to reveal that the lucky win-ner was employee Gloria Williams of housekeeping.

Robyn Church, salon manager, said, “When we

contacted Gloria to announce that she had won, we could practi-cally hear her shouts of joy from all the way down in the laundry

room! She said she had always wanted one. She wasvery appreciative and so excited.”

In addition to the comprehensive array of pro-fessional services available at The Shell Point Salon& Spa, the Salon carries an extensive collection ofMatrix hair products, Repechage skin care andmakeup, and OPI nail products. For more informa-tion, or to schedule an appointment, call 489-8400.

Gloria Williams of PropertyManagement won an iPod.

Island CafeCelebrationBuild Your Own IceCream Sundae

Island CafeCelebrationBuild Your Own IceCream Sundae

Friday,February 252–4 p.m.

Friday,February 252–4 p.m.

The new patio at The Island Cafe provides out-door seating in a lovely setting surrounded bytrees for enjoying a bite to each and socializing.

The new patio at The Island Cafe provides out-door seating in a lovely setting surrounded bytrees for enjoying a bite to each and socializing.


Each spring, womenthroughout Shell Point andthe surrounding communitybegin looking forward tothe Shell Point fashion show.It’s a time when ladies gather to celebratestyle and admire new trends in the fashionindustry. Traditionally, this event hasfeatured one outstanding fashion showheld in The Village Church auditorium.However, the excitement of the show hasled to the expansion of theevent into an entire week ofcelebrating style.

Get Ready forFashion Week!Shell Point ladies and their

friends are invited to attend all of theevents surrounding Shell Point’s first everFashion Week held from March 12through 18. You won’t want to miss amoment of the excitement as Shell Pointcelebrates style!

Saturday, March 12Young at Heart Fashion ShowTanger Outlet will join Shell Point as wekick off Fashion Week at The Arbor with aspecial event featuring grandparents andgrandchildren, as well as staff and their chil-dren, modeling the latest spring fashions.

Monday, March 14Academy Class – A Better YouAttend a panel presentation featuringtools and techniques to help you feel bet-ter about the way you look.

Monday, March 14Chico’s TourGet a behind-the-scenes look at the

popular women’s clothing retailer headquartered in Fort Myers.

Tuesday, March 15Salon StyleExperience Repechage and Chevox cos-metic makeovers while gaining valuabletips and tricks that will help you look your best.

Thursday, March 17Canine CoutureTake a look at the fashions fea-tured on some of your furryfriends.

Friday, March 18Shell Point Fashion Show Fashion Week will conclude with a grandfinale of style and flair during the officialShell Point Fashion Show.

March 14 - 18Clothing DriveAlso, from Monday, March 14, to Friday, March 18, The Village Churchwill be holding a clothing drive to benefitthe less fortunate in our area.

The American Cancer Society recommends that womenget mammograms once a year. Fortunately for Shell Pointresidents, access to quality screenings is available on site.

According to the director of Women’s Imagingfor Radiology Regional, Dr. Mary Kay Peterson,“The mobile mammography bus provides the samequality screenings as going to an outpatient setting;it is just much more convenient! No prescription isnecessary and all insurance policies are accepted.”

The bus will be parked in front of The VillageChurch from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, February14, and Monday, Feb ruary 28. To make an appoint-

ment for a screening, call Radiology Regional at 936-2316. Be sure to notify the scheduler that you are from Shell Point.

Please bring a photo ID and proof of insurance. Walk-ins are welcome.

The American Cancer Society recommends women get mammo-grams once a year. Access to quality screenings is available onboardthe Mobile Mammography bus operated by Radiology Regional.

Schedule an appointment forFebruary 14 or 28

Mobile Mammo Bus to Visit Shell Point Twice in February

Dr. Peterson

Annual Spring Fashion ShowEvent Expands into an Entire Week of Fashion to be Celebrated in March

Save the Dates!

Presidents and their First Ladies, Dramatically SpeakingTuesday, February 12:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDL

The desire to be First Ladywas in Nellie’s heart sinceshe was a young girl andthe dream of being ChiefJustice had always been inWilliam’s heart. As rarelyoccurs in life, both ofthem achieved what theydesired – with William

Howard Taft taking a detour tobe the 27th U.S. President in1909. Both left legacies inWashington – Nellie broughtin the beautiful cherry blossomtrees and Bill the marvelousSupreme Court building.Welcome William and SueWills back to Shell Point asthey unfold the story of “the nicest man toever hold the office of the Presidency.”

Wellness Forum: Spirituality and HealthTuesday, February 1 at 3:15 p.m.Osprey Room/ISDr. Jim Baumgarten of Rosemont and ScottBartholomew of The Village Church willspeak about the effects of spirituality onhealth. Spirituality is one of several impor-tant dimensions of wellness and has a pow-erful impact on the well-being of a person.

Woodlands Garden SocietyWednesday, February 211:00 a.m.Oak Room/WDLAll are welcome to attend a presentationwith slides by Fitzroy F. Beckford, LeeCounty Extension Agent. The presenta-tion topic will be: Growing Vegetables inFlorida, A February Planting.

The University of the Air:A DVD Language SeminarWednesdays, February 2 & 161:00 p.m.Sabal Room/WDLJoin this open, lively, challenging, andinformative seminar. Learn about, and dis-cuss, the Story of Human Language –including the origin, development, history,and structure of the language that wespeak. DVD lectures by a well-known uni-versity professor will be followed by groupdiscussion.

Mac Users Club: GenealogyThursday, February 31:15 p.m.Manatee Room/ISGenealogy recording is becoming one ofthe most popular computer projects.Reunion is a versatile Mac program thatcaptures the great graphics capabilities ofthe Apple computer. The Mac Users Clubwill review the program in February andfollow up in March with an informativesession on Genealogy web sites.

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

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William Wills asPresident Taft

Sue Wills asFirst LadyNellie Taft

A heart that loves is always young.—Greek Proverb


Sanibel Schoolhouse Theater presents: 25th Annual PutnamCounty Spelling BeeThursday, February 36:45 p.m. Island pickup6:55 p.m. Woodlands pickup7:05 p.m. Eagles Preserve pickup11:00 p.m. approximate returnCost: $30.00The Schoolhouse Theater on Sanibel ishosting this fantastic new musical in whichsix overachieving students are broughttogether to compete to be spelling beechampion. What they take away will be alot more important than a trophy. There isaudience participation, so make sure youbrush up on your vocabulary!

Shell Point Market Place“Sweets for Your Sweet” Friday, February 4, 11, 18 8:30 – 11:30 a.m.RAC/IS

“Sweets for your sweet” can befound at the Market Placethroughout February. Findyour favorite fresh foods andbreads, as well as ornate gifts,yummy treats, weekly specials,

and even a new vendor who specializes infragrant soaps. And on Thursday, February24, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m., the MarketPlace will be set up in The Island Park dur-ing the Shell Point Open House.

Que Sera, Sera: Remembering Doris DayMonday, February 71:00 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDLContrary to the image of the smiling girlnext door, Doris Day’s storyis full of pain and sorrowamid great success. Thisrecounting of her youth inCincinnati, her start as a bigband singer, and her rise tostardom, includes severalbeloved songs including It’sMagic, My Secret Love, andSentimental Journey. Join actress/imperson-ator Damaris Peters Pike as she brilliantlyunfolds this popular star’s story by includinginspiration, humor, and music from the lifeof Doris Day.

Chocolate Party atIrresistible ConfectionsTuesday, February 88:45 a.m. Island pickup8:55 a.m. Woodlands pickup9:05 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup2:00 p.m. approximate returnCost: $27. (lunch on your own)

Just in time for Valentine’sDay, this trip takes resi-dents to a local sweetshop to try their hand atcreating their very own

signature confections. Eachparticipant will create their own

half-pound of custom candy. The optionfor making more will be available at addi-tional cost on site. After the confectionsare completed to perfection, the group willenjoy having lunch at the nearby TwoMeatballs in the Kitchen. Entrée pricesrange from $7.95-$11.95.

Beach DayFriday, February 118:30 a.m. Island pickup8:40 a.m. Woodlands pickup8:50 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup3:00 p.m. approximate returnCost: $15.00A favorite outing for manyresidents, beach day gets usall out in the sun, sand, andsurf! The group will head toDelnor Wiggins Pass StatePark for fun, food, andfrolic. A picnic lunch willinclude a mystery dessert!

Veterans’ ClubFriday, February 1110:00 a.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLAll Shell Point veterans and their spousesare invited to hear a timely presentationby a Veteran’s Administration representa-tive who will speak about the recentFederal legislation and regulations affect-

ing U.S. veterans. Clubleader, Don Randall (PalmAcres), will also discusssome of the details of 2010legislation and some pro-posed bills that mayimpact veterans.

Sinatra Sings SinatraFriday, February 116:00 p.m. Island pickup6:10 p.m. Woodlands pickup6:20 p.m. Eagles Preserve pickup11:00 p.m. returnCost: $78.00

Frank Sinatra Jr. is anevocative singer,skilled arranger, tal-ented bandleader,and excellent pianoplayer, whose bigband shows have wonacclaim around theworld. In Sinatra SingsSinatra, at the NaplesPhilharmonic, he will

perform some of his father’s big songs, alongwith other musical gems.

Information ForumSaturday, February 1210:00 a.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLMike Peterson will speak on computersecurity. All are welcome to come learnthe details of how to secure the safety ofyour computer.

Saturday DVD: Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and theWardrobe (2006)Saturday, February 122:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDL

This classic masterpiece, written by C.S.Lewis, begins when the Pevensie familyare evacuated out to thecountry during World WarII. During a game of hideand seek, the youngestdaughter discovers awardrobe which transportsher to the land of Narnia –where unusual and amaz-ing creatures, and an evilWhite Witch reside. When all fourPevensie children end up through thewardrobe, they discover that it was meant tobe, as two daughters of Eve and two sons ofAdam must join with the mighty lion todefeat the evil White Witch.

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Sunday Matinee DVD: Roman Holiday (1953)Sunday, February 133:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDL

In Rome, an Americanreporter (Gregory Peck) ishanded a news scoop on a sil-ver platter. A princess(Audrey Hepburn) has slippedout of the palace and encoun-ters the reporter. During their

adventures they fall in love. RomanHoliday is a masterful fantasy romance forValentine’s eve. Audrey Hepburn won anOscar for this first starring role.

Pieces of Eight Pirate ShipValentine’s Day CruiseMonday, February 149:30 a.m. Island pickup9:40 a.m. Woodlands pickup9:50 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup2:00 p.m. approximate returnCost: $32.00 (lunch at Parrot KeyCaribbean Grill on your own)Climb aboard Pieces of Eight, a magnificent65 foot replica Spanish galleon pirate shippillaging and plundering the Gulf ofMexico from the shores of FortMyers Beach. An authentic piratethemed cruise, Pieces of Eight islooking for buccaneers to experi-ence a real-life pirate voyage backthrough the Golden Age of Piracy.Their crew of costumed pirates willentertain you while you enjoy a sailaround the area’s intracoastal islands andpristine beaches. The entertaining pirateexcursion (90 minutes) will be followed bya jaunt over Parrot Key Caribbean Grill,

where you will have a great lunch and caneven have your Valentine photo taken intheir famous “chair for two.” Lunch pricestypically fall between $8.95 and $20.00.

Stories for Grown-Ups with Dr. SimonTuesday, February 153:15 p.m. – 4:14 p.m.Social Center/ISStories are a powerfulway to share history,awaken memories andcommunicate with oth-ers, and the best part is,we all have stories totell! Join Dr. SidneySimon, retiredProfessor Emeritus, University ofMassachusetts, as he takes his audience ona unique listening experience. Thosemoved by Dr. Simon’s stories can evenshare their own stories in a fun and friendlyatmosphere!

Canoe with Ranger Lisa Andrews at Big Cypress National PreserveThursday, February 177:30 a.m. Island pickup7:40 a.m. Woodlands pickup7:50 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup4:30 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $25.00 (includes lunch and water)Lisa Andrews is a national park ranger,master environmental educator, and natu-ralist. She will lead the group through BigCypress Preserve to explore by canoe, muchthe way the original inhabitants of the areadid long ago. There are no white water

rapids and the canoetrail is not affectedby tides so it shouldbe a fun, straightfor-ward, and reasonablypaced outing forthose lucky paddlerswho secure a spot onthe bus. Residents

will enjoy a boardwalk tour and orientationprogram before lunch then head off to pad-dle. Lunch will be from Jason’s Deli andorders will be taken prior to departure. Be

sure to bring extra layers of clothing andmaybe some extra shoes and socks. This tripis for residents with previous canoeingexperience.

Photo Club MeetingThursday, February 172:00 p.m.Game Room/WDLLes Davidson (Eagles Preserve) willdescribe how photographers can expressinner visions by combining several imagesto produce one cohesive photomontageusing imaging and editing software likePhotoshop. A slide show will exhibit themany possibilities.

Library Book Talk: The ShackTuesday, February 222:15 p.m.Social Center/ISMarty Gibson (Lakewood)will present The Shack, amajor 2008 best seller and“buzz book” by authorWilliam P. Young. Somereaders believed the book tobe a profound discussion about God; othersconsidered it “pop” theology. Join thereviewer and other readers to learn moreabout this interesting title. Refreshmentswill be served.

Stars Over Shell PointTuesday, Feb 227:00 p.m. Island pickup7:10 p.m. Woodlands pickup7:20 p.m. Eagles Preserve pickup9:00 p.m. approximate returnCost: $5As day fades to night, Richard Finkel, envi-ronmental education expert from CaptivaCruises, will lead a night sky program at theShell Point Golf Club. Take a seat underthe stars while Richard identifies anddiscusses planets,stars, and constella-tions. Mythology,mysteries, and fea-tures of our MilkyWay Galaxy, aswell as the greater

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universe, will be appreciated under themagic of the night sky. Please bring a lightjacket and remember that uneven walkingsurfaces may need to be maneuvered.

Flora and Fauna Extravaganza with author Kyle L. Miller Wednesday, February 2310:00 a.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLThe Americana theme continues as author

Kyle L. Miller discusses Floridawildlife along with native andnon-native plant life from herchildren’s books, DILLO – ABaby Armadillo’s Adventure on

Sanibel Island, andSnowy Pea and theGhost Crab. Thepresentation willdescribe the dailyhabits of wildlifesuch as armadil-los, marsh rab-bits, bobcats,

gopher tortoises, great horned owls, otters,Florida raccoons, alligators, pig frogs,ghost crabs, and two common snakes -the yellow rat snake and the blackracer. She will include a discussion ofsome of the plant life surrounding thehabitats of the highlighted wildlife.

Although her presenta-tion is geared towardadults, Ms. Miller will

also have her children’sbooks available for purchaseafter the presentation.

Greek Fest! Lunch OutingFriday, February 259:30 a.m. Island pickup9:40 a.m. Woodlands pickup9:50 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup1:30 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $7.00 (lunch on your own)Opa! It is the 36th year of the celebrationof the beautiful country of Greece sponsoredby the Annunciation Greek Orthodoxchurch in Fort Myers. This year they areoffering a special senior day which provides

seniors with free admission, $1 off meals,and free refills on fountain drinks. Everyyear the Greek Fest offersa glorious display ofsights, sounds, andtastes of Greece.Come together withyour friends and experi-ence the warmth and generosity that havebeen the hallmarks of the Greek culture.

St. Columbkille Fashion ShowSunday, February 2712:30 p.m. Island pickup12:40 p.m. Woodlands pickup12:50 p.m. Eagles Preserve pickup5:00 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $11.00 This is the event of the year for the St.Columbkille Thrift Store.They put on quite a hilar-iously fun show whilemodeling outfits in the lightly used cate-gory. This fundraiser benefits many greatcauses and they entertain a full house at theIona Hall each and every year. ManyShell Point residents volunteer at St.Colombkille - will they be models in theshow? You’ll have to attend to find out!

Movie Night: Father of the Bride (1950)Monday, February 286:45 p.m.Social Center/IS“I would like to say a few wordsabout weddings,” a weary man says

from the middle of a muddle of rice andscattered bottles.What follows is awarm, witty look atwhat it means to beFather of the Bride.Spencer Tracy’s per-formance capturesevery loving father’sexasperations andjoys as the dayapproaches, while Elizabeth Taylor is glow-ingly showcased as the bride. Here comesthe bride, there goes dad’s wallet…andeveryone’s heart.

Save the Date!Bay SingersThursday, March 37:00 p.m.Church Auditorium/ISFree tickets are now available forthis March performance! The BaySingers, made up of residents fromBonita Bay, will perform showtunes, patriotic songs, folk music,plus old and new favorites. Thegroup was formed in 1998 by ShellPoint resident Dave McJoynt(Eagles Preserve). Overthe past 12 years thegroup has grown in sizeand now includes forty-five plus singers, a fourpart chorus, a director,and an accompanist.Pick up your free ticket from eitherservice desk.

Annual Shell Point Art ShowFri. and Sat., March 4 and 5, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.Sunday, March 6, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.Social Center/ISSupport the accomplished andemerging artists of Shell Point atthe Annual Art Show. There willbe a vast display and sale ofsculptures, paintings, jew-elry, wood carvings, andmuch more. Over 1,200people attended last yearwith visitors from morethan 38 states and 7 differ-ent countries!

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resident updatesTo correct a listing in the resident roster, contact Gene McGonigle at 454-2282 or email: [email protected]

Welcome New ResidentsAnn C. Bushnell of Bethesda, MD, to 104

Macoma [email protected]

George Darlow of Evanston, IL, to 1144Cameo [email protected]

Glen Kupsky of Fort Myers, FL, to 1606King’s Crown 466-3468

Paul A. & Kathryn McKean of Acton,MA to 16247 On Par Blvd. 481-2470

[email protected]

Louise C. Tuttle of Sanibel, FL, to 16634On Par Blvd 415-3270

Dennis E. & Dolores E. Walkenhorst ofLehigh Acres, FL, to 16245 On ParBlvd. 939-5037

[email protected]

Susan L. Winn of Ocean City, NJ, to 1132Cameo 466-6649

Transfer of ApartmentJasmine S. Barnes of 9404 Parkwood to

8224 Arbor

Phyllis L. Burlingame of 407 Royal Bon-net to 3624 King’s Crown

Ila W. Butala of 14891 David Drive to2623/24 King’s Crown

Darlene Chamberlain of 2616 King’sCrown to Larsen Pavilion

Nancy Cuoco of 134 Macoma to2607/2608 King’s Crown

Nancy C. Davis of 3402 Sundial to 8222Arbor

Linda C. Doxie of 1045 Cellana to 2615King’s Crown

Olive Jaskelainen of 8427 Arbor toLarsen Pavilion

Joan Perlin of 8433 Arbor to LarsenPavilion

Carol Reilly of 1801 Turban to 3634King’s Crown

Dr. William C. & Elizabeth C. Schramof 8320 Arbor to Larsen Pavilion

Phyllis W. Harvey of 2625 King’s Crownto Larsen Pavilion

Roster UpdatesBill & Sue Bass of 4807 Turban – cor-

rected telephone # 481-0226

Leon T. & Madonna J. Berandt of FortMyers, FL, to 3803 Turban 768-5023

[email protected] (listing in December Shell Point Life was incorrect)

Fred & Geneva Bittman of 1809 Turban– new phone # 267-7782

Paul & Kathryn McKean of 16247 OnPar Blvd – new phone # 481-2470

Paul Volpe of 16642 On Par Blvd. – newphone # 466-8105

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

Cancer Support GroupWednesday, February 2, at 1:30 p.m.Osprey Room/ ISAll are encouraged to attend this meaning-ful and uplifting session. Contact BarbaraMaruchi (Lakewood) at 433-9488, RetaAriss (Turban) at 433-4139, or Don Wilson(Turban) at 466-3953.

Caregiver Support Group TherapyTuesdays, February 1 and 15, at 10:30 a.m.2nd Floor Medical Center Conf. Room/ISThis group is aimed at helping residents dealwith issues of being a caregiver for someonewith a memory disorder in independent liv-ing, assisted living, or skilled nursing.Contact Mardee Lader at 415-5435.

Diabetes Group AppointmentFriday, February 4, at 1:00 p.m.Social Center/IS

Both insulin and non-insulin diabetics areencouraged to attend this meeting. Eachmonthly meeting covers a different topicand includes open discussion.

Healing Journey Grief SupportWednesdays, Feb. 9 to Mar. 232:45 p.m. in the Hospitality Room/ISOpen to anyone dealing with a recent orpast loss. This seven session series examinesthe physical, emotional, mental and spiritualeffects of grief. For information call Dottyat 337-4015 or the church office at 454-2147.

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

Parkinson’s Support Group Monday, February 7, at 10:15 a.m.Village Church Hospitality Room/ISThis group provides support to Parkinsonspatients, as well as their family and friends.Contact Janine Hammond, case manager,

at 454-2186 for more information.

The Vision Enrichment GroupTuesday, February 8, at 10:15 a.m.Social Center/ISAll are welcome to network and share sto-ries and information. Our guest speaker isKaren Delgado from the Lee County LibrarySystem. Her topic will be the TalkingBooks Program that is offered free of chargethrough the library system. Contact AngiePrichard 454-2134 or Sandee Weber 225-2929 for more information.

Walk With Me Support Group Thursday, February 24Coffee and dessert at 1:30 p.m. Meeting at 1:45 p.m.Hospitality Room/IS“There are only four kinds of people in theworld: those who have been caregivers,those who are currently caregivers, thosewho will be caregivers, and those who willneed caregivers.” – Former First LadyRosalynn Carter. Share your caregiverexperiences with friends. Embrace spiritualsupport and renew inner strength. Call466-1354 for more information.


THE ARBORTue......1 ....Birthday party w/Side by Side Duo (CMR) ............3:00 p.m.Wed....2 ....Card Sales (1FL)......................................................11:45 a.m.Thu ....3 ....Rick Steves’ Travels: Venice 1&2 (1SR) ................1:00 p.m.Thu ....3 ....Sweet Sioux Ladies Barbershop Chorus (CMR) ....3:00 p.m.Fri ......4 ....Lunch Trip w/ KC: Outback (1FL) * ....................10:45 a.m.Wed....9 ....Vicki Lei, Keyboard (CMR) ....................................3:00 p.m.Thu....10....Ding Darling Bus Tour (1FL)* ..............................12:00 p.m.Thu....10....Rick Steves’ Travels-Milan & Florence (1SR) ......1:00 p.m.Mon ..14....Graham Milligan Singers (CMR)............................3:00 p.m.Tue ....15....Ladies Pizza & Movie (1CK)(1SR) ........................4:00 p.m.Thu....17....Rick Steves’ Travels: Rome 1&2 (1SR) ..................1:00 p.m.Thu....17....Book Report w/Rev. Sagesar (CMR) ......................3:00 p.m.Fri ......18....Floral Arranging w/Goz Goselin (KC CMR)*......10:00 a.m.Tue ....22....Tour of the Orchid House (Island)* ......................10:00 a.m.Wed ..23....Tune Toppers Trio (CMR) ......................................3:00 p.m.Thu....24....Rick Steves’ Travels: Naples & Pompeii (1SR) ......1:00 p.m.Thu....24....Couples Date Night (1CK)(1SR)............................4:00 p.m.Mon ..28....Lunch w/ KC: Lighthouse Restaurant* ................10:30 a.m.Mon ..28....Tommy Barr, Guitarist (CMR) ................................3:00 p.m.*AMERICANA! events

In Loving MemoryMary T. Vosburg (December 1)

Dorothy Seegmuller (December 2)A.J. “June” Fite (December 4)Mary H. Harms (December 5)

Dr. Charles G. “Chuck” Farnum, Jr. (Dec. 8)Ann McCullough (December 13)Georgia M. Gipp (December 13)

Dr. William J. Moershel (December 13)John J. Krug (December 16)

Raymond R. Unsworth (December 19)Margaret P. Raymond (December 20)

Dorothy (Liz) E. Helland (December 22)Barbara A. Field (December 23)Byrl J. Vaughan (December 23)Paul H. Daniels (December 25)Hazel S. Burton (December 29)Helen L. Voth (December 29)

Robert L. Walker (December 31)Aldine Gibbs (December 31)John Cosby (December 31)

Edwin V. Ladd (December 31)

KING’S CROWNMon .. 1 ....Planet Earth: Forests (SCR) ................................ 2:00 p.m.Thu .... 3 ....Sweet Sioux Singers (COM) ................................ 1:30 p.m.Thu .... 3 ....New Resident Dinner (DR) .................................. 5:00 p.m.Fri ...... 4 ....Shell Point Card Sale (GS) .................................. 11:30 a.m.Fri ...... 4 ....Lunch Trip w/ The Arbor: Outback (L) .............. 10:45 a.m.Sat ...... 5 ....Leslie Gregory (DR) .............................................. 12:00 p.m.Sun .... 6 ....Super Bowl Kick-Off Celebration (DR) ..............4-6:00 p.mSun .... 6 ....Super Bowl w/ Friends (GS).................................. 6:00 p.m.Mon .. 7 ....Wal-Mart Shopping Trip (L) ................................ 9:00 a.m.Tue .... 8 ....February Birthdays w/ Vicki Lei (COM).............. 2:00 p.m.Thu....10....Ding Darling Bus Tour (L) .................................... 12:15 p.m.Fri ......11....Decorate a Heart Cookie (GS) ............................ 11:00 a.m.Fri ......11....Paul Kulas, Entertainer (COM) ............................ 1:00 p.m.Sun ....13....Student Piano Recitals (COM) ............................ 3:00 p.m.Mon ..14....Songs To Remember: Valentine Show(COM).... 2:00 p.m.Mon ..14....Valentine’s Day Special Dinner Menu (DR) ......4-6:00 p.m.Tue ....15....Fiddlin’ Bill (COM) ............................................11-1:00 p.m. Thu....17....Michael Anthony, Flamenco Guitarist (COM) .. 2:00 p.m.Fri ......18....Floral Arranging Class w/ Goz (COM) ................ 10:00 a.m. Fri ......18....National Geographic: Redwood Giants (SCR) .. 1:30 p.m.Sat ....19....Music Fun w/ Tom Cannon (COM) .................... 1:00 p.m.Mon ..21....Orchid House & Shell Point Gardens tour (L) .. 10:00 a.m.Tue ....22....Food Advisory (DR) .............................................. 2:30 p.m.Thu....24....30s/40s Love Songs w/ Tune Toppers (COM) ...... 2:00 p.m.Sat ....26....Wally Maxima Musical Fun! (COM) .................. 2:00 p.m.Mon ..28....Lunch w/ The Arbor: Lighthouse Restaurant (L) 10:45 a.m.

FebruaryEvents

LARSEN PAVILIONTue ......1 ......Ruth Rodgers, Piano (3AR) ..............................10:00 a.m.Thu......3 ......Residents Birthday Parties (2AR & 3AR) ........ 2:30 p.m.Mon ....7 ......Music Trio (3AR) ..............................................10:15 a.m.Mon ....7 ......Sing A Long with Dot (2AR) ..........................10:00 a.m.Tue ......8 ......Ruth Rodgers, Piano (3AR) ..............................10:00 a.m.Tue ......8 ......Tommy Barr, Guitar (2AR) ..............................10:00 a.m. Thu ....10 ....Valentines Dinner (Main Dining Room) ..........4:15 p.m.Mon....14 ....Sing A Long with Dot (2AR) ..........................10:00 a.m.Tue......15 ....Ruth Rodgers, Piano (3AR) ..............................10:00 a.m.Sat ......19 ....Tom Cannon, Piano (2AR) ................................2:30 p.m.Mon....21 ....Music Trio (3AR) ..............................................10:15 a.m.Mon....21 ....Sing A Long with Dot (2AR) ..........................10:00 a.m.Tue......22 ....Ruth Rodgers, Piano (3AR) ..............................10:00 a.m.Wed....23 ....Tommy Barr, Guitar (3AR) ................................2:30 p.m.Mon....28 ....Sing A Long with Dot (2AR) ..........................10:00 a.m.


Annual Shell Point Art Show & Sale Three Days in March!

With the smell of wood shavings inthe air, the sight of potter’s claybeing shaped into beautiful vessels, and thesound of paint strokes making their wayonto canvas, it is evident that Shell Pointresidents are preparing for the Annual ArtShow and Sale.

Show coordinator, Suzanne Bennett ofTurban, is excited about what this year hasto offer and says, “This event brings manyvisitors to the community and introducesresidents to some of the creative opportu-nities that exist here at Shell Point.The Shell Point art show has becomea tradition and the artistic talent of theresidents is truly outstanding!”

Artists include painters, sculptors, woodcarvers, stained glass artists, and more. Thisyear’s show will also offer emerging artworkcreated by new residents.

The 2011 Art Show and Sale will takeplace on March 4, 5, and 6 in the SocialCenter on The Island. See you there!

Items range from wood crafts and paintings,to notecards, jeweler, pottery, and more.

Mark Your Calendar

Sunday9:00 Christian Life Studies (WDL)9:15 Christian Life Studies (IS)10:15 Morning Worship1:15 Mixed Golf League3:00 Sunday Matinee Movie (Feb. 13) 6:15 Evening Worship

Monday7:30 Round Robin Mixed Doubles Tennis8:45 Lap Robes (Feb. 7 & 21) 9:15 Billiards9:15 Pottery10:15 Virtual Bowling10:30 Disciple Men’s Bible Study10:30 Suzy Q10:45 Beginner’s Table Tennis 12:00 Mah-Jongg (Sabal Room/WDL)1:15 Shuffleboard1:15 Scrabble1:15 Table Tennis1:15 Tone Chimes 1:30 Model Train Room 2:00 Bead Club 3:15 Virtual Golf4:30 Bourne Jewelers6:45 Duplicate Bridge7:00 Pinochle (Sabal Rm/WDL)

Tuesday8:00 Round Robin Men’s Doubles Tennis8:00 Women’s Golf League8:15 Stamp Project (Stamp Room/IS)8:30 Bocce 9:15 Open Painting Group10:15 Through The Bible

10:30 Suzy Q12:45 Progressive Pairs’ Bridge 12:50 Mixed Progressive Pairs’ Bridge1:15 The Rollicking Recorderists1:15 Knitters Group1:30 Stamp Project (Sabal Room/WDL) 3:15 Virtual Tennis6:45 Hymn Sing (Feb. 1)

Wednesday7:30 Round Robin Mixed Doubles Tennis7:45 Men’s Bible Study9:00 Geraci Travel9:00 Watercolor Group9:45 Women’s Bible Study10:15 Model Yacht Club (Commons Lake)10:30 Suzy Q1:00 Chess1:00 History of the English Language (Feb. 2, 16)

1:30 Model Train Room 2:15 Knitters Anonymous (Feb. 16) 2:30 Jazz ‘N Stuff 3:00 Bible Study (King’s Crown/IS)5:45 Village Church Choir Rehearsal7:15 Prayer & Praise

Thursday 8:00 Men’s Golf League8:00 Round Robin Men’s Doubles Tennis9:30 Current Events9:30 Paddler’s Club/IS 10:30 Suzy Q1:15 MAC Users Club (Feb 3) 1:15 Mah-Jongg (Library Lounge/IS)1:15 SPOT Play Readers (Feb. 3 & 17)

2:15 Computer Club (Feb. 17) 2:00 Photo Club (Feb. 17) 4:00 Seamstress 7:00 Trailblazers’ Bible Study

Friday7:30 Round Robin Mixed Doubles Tennis8:00 Intrepid Bike Riders (Feb 11 & 25)8:15 Stamp Project (Stamp Room/IS)8:30 Shell Point Market Place10:15 Genealogy (Feb 11)10:15 Inquiring Minds 10:30 Suzy Q (Feb 11)12:50 Mixed Progressive Bridge1:15 Quilters1:15 Table Tennis 1:30 Model Train Room 1:30 Vespers (Arbor/WDL)2:00 Euchre 2:15 Art Club – (Feb 18) 2:45 Great Decisions (Feb 11, 25)2:45 Vespers (King’s Crown/IS)6:45 Game Night

Saturday8:00 Adopt-a-Road (Feb. 19)8:00 Round Robin Men’s Doubles Tennis9:00 Saturday Coffee (Feb. 5)9:45 Duplicate Bridge – Supervised Play10:00 Information Forum (Feb. 12) 10:15 Model Yacht Club (Garden Apt Pond)

1:00 Chess6:45 Duplicate Bridge

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.

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Are you a planner?How long did it takeyou to plan and save forretirement? When didyou begin to plan yourmove to Shell Point?Did you choose ShellPoint to enhance yourlifestyle while receivinglifecare? As you ponder the answers tothese questions regarding your reason formoving to Shell Point, consider askingthe same questions regarding assisted liv-ing.

Join Shell Point’s assisted living staffat The Arbor on Thursday, February16, at 9 a.m. for an opportunity to learnabout assisted living services so you can

plan for your future careneeds. Enjoy a light break-fast while Rita Southern,director of assisted livingand resident support serv-ices, provides a brief pres-entation to all to answerquestions such as: When isthe right time to move

into assisted living? How do I access thisservice? What costs should I be aware of?What size apartments are available andhow quickly?

This informative breakfast will giveyou an opportunity to take a personally-guided tour of furnished apartments andmeet with your case manager.

This event will help you prepare toplan for your future assisted liv-ing needs, whether it is for sixmonths or 10 years from now.Call now, space is limited.

Friends gather for a birthdaycelebration at The Arbor.

Assisted Living Welcome to Life

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Breakfast Tea and Tour The Arbor Assisted LivingWednesday, February 16 • 9 a.m.

To make reservations Call: 225-2921

Holiday happenings

Warm friendships between

residents and staff

Dining is a pleasure

Friends on the go


T he Shell Point Residents’Council is a group of res-idents who serve as vol-

unteers to represent the interests and needsof their fellow residents living in theircourts. The purpose of the Residents’Council is “to facilitate communicationbetween residents and administration ofShell Point on matters of general concernto the residents, including constructive crit-icism, suggestions and unresolved prob-lems,” as stated in the Residents’ CouncilBylaws, which were adopted on November3, 1982, and amended and restated onNovember 1, 2006.

The Residents’ Council holds regularmonthly meetings, usually on the firstWednesday of each month at 8:45 a.m. inthe Social Center on The Island. All ShellPoint residents are welcome to attend andhear the issues presented by each court rep-

resentative, but only the acting court repre-sentative has the power to discuss and voteon issues. Executive management staff mem-bers from Shell Point administration are alsopresent at these meetings to provide infor-mation and respond to residents’ issues.

From time to time, staff members fromvarious departments are invited by theCouncil to attend and present informativeupdates on procedures and programs in theirareas of responsibility for the Council’songoing reference to Shell Point activity.

The Council consists of one represen-tative for each court, elected by residentsof that court from The Island; TheWoodlands; Eagles Preserve; Shell PointSouth, residents who live in Palm Acres;King’s Crown; The Arbor; and thePavilion. For each representative a firstand second alternate are also elected toserve, as needed, in the absence of the act-

ing court representative.The Council serves as the resident gov-

erning body to act on sponsorship of pro-posed programs, such as the United Way,Employee Christmas Gift Drive, LibraryFund Drive, Bakeless Bake Sale, and more.

Each court representative also servesin the important role of being the courtcontact during hurricane season in theevent that a hurricane threat may causeevacuation of residents to the Shell Pointhurricane shelter.

The officers of the Residents’ Councilare also empowered by the residents to actas their Resident Advisory Committee topresent resident concerns to the Shell PointBoard of Directors, who meet onsite at ShellPoint approximately three times a year.

As you schedule your calendar each

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Residents’ CouncilIntroducing the 2011

The purpose of the Residents’ Councilis “to facilitate communication betweenresidents and administration of ShellPoint on matters of general concern tothe residents…”

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Shell Point 2011 Court RepsShell Point 2011 Court Reps

Officers

Arbor ............................Ken Masters

Cameo........................Russel Peters

Cellana ......................Gerry Wilson

Coquina .....................John Bendall

Eagles Preserve ...........Jerry Ingalls

Harbor Court ..................Joan Perry

Junonia.............................John Gill

King’s Crown ...................Jean Field

Lakewood...............Bobbie Phillips

Lucina ..................Thomas Timothy

Macoma.........................Pat Straup

Nautilus..........................Mike Klein

Oakmont .....................Bill Lanpher

Palm Acres ..................Ted Rodgers

Parkwood...........Carol Ann Ormes

Pavilion ....................Mary Fountain

Periwinkle ...................Grayce Gore

Rosemont ..................Janet Medina

Royal Bonnet ...Sylvia Chamberlain

Sand Dollar ...........Harold Waldron

Sundial.......................Lowell Schulz

Tellidora .......................Megs Singer

Turban ........................John Schulke

OfficersChairman ................... Bill Lanpher

Vice Chairman ............Jerry Ingalls

Corresponding Secretary .............

.....................................Russel Peters


At its meeting last December, the Shell Point Residents’Council once again decided to sponsor the Shell PointUnited Way Campaign for 2011, which runs from January 17through March 1, 2011. A goal of $50,000 hasbeen set by the Residents’ Council for the2011 Shell Point United Way Campaign.

Did you Know: Through one contribution to the United

Way of Lee County, you are helping supportmore than 160 programs in 72 local partneragencies that assist our friends, neighbors, fam-ily, and coworkers.

All United Way of Lee County dollarsremain local, helping people in our community.

Last year United Way of Lee Countyagencies provided service to more than 300,000 people through-out our community. This is approximately 1 out of every 2 people!

Extensive volunteering and involvement allows the United Wayof Lee County to keep fundraising costs extremely low.

Volunteers annually evaluate agency performanceand thoroughly study agency budgets to make sureUnited Way of Lee County dollars are spent effi-

ciently and with impact. Shell Point residents

received the United Way packet in theirinternal mailboxes in January, which includedthe pledge card, envelope, and a brochurelisting the 72 local agencies served by theUnited Way.

Residents have the option of designat-ing a donation to a specific agency by writ-ing the agency’s name at the bottom of thepledge card. Donations can be sent throughthe internal mail to administration, droppedoff at the service desks, or mailed directly to

the United Way in the envelope provided.On behalf of the local United Way and the many in-need indi-

viduals and families that it serves through its agencies, we thankyou for your generous support.

Jodi Philips of United Way of Lee Countyand Bill Lanpher,

Residents’ Council Chairman

month, you may want to attend one ofthese important meetings to observe thisgroup in action. This is a wonderful oppor-tunity to learn about ongoing activities atShell Point along with issues and concernsamong your fellow residents throughout theentire community.

In November 2010, elections were heldto reappoint court representatives for eachbuilding, from which officers were elected.

We are pleased to introduce the newlyelected 2011 Residents’ Council and aregrateful for their volunteer service in theseimportant positions. Following are the datesof the next two meetings:

February RC Meeting:

Wednesday, February 28:45 a.m.

Social Center/IS

March RC Meeting:

Wednesday, March 28:45 a.m.

Social Center/IS

Live United Shell Point United Way Campaign 2011

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Say It with a Giftfrom The Salon!

The Salon will behand deliveringValentine Giftswith the messageof your choice tothe special some-one in your life.

Send your special someonethe gift of a salon gift cer-tificate or specially wrappedquality salon merchandise.Your personalized message

will be recited to your Valentine whendelivered, which is guaranteed to makeyour Valentine smile, and maybe evencry tears of joy. Messages can be as longor short as you would like – it’s up toyou! Reach out this Valentine’s Day withsomething special to brighten the day ofsomeone important in your life. Call TheIsland Salon at 489-8400 to place yourorder for a special delivery on Monday,February 14.

During the Shell Point Health & Wellness Expowe had the privilege of sharing a taste of spaservices available at the Shell Point Salon & Spa.Demonstrations of the Medi-Pedi, mini massage, andhigh quality skin care services were offered.

Lasting ResultsOur Medi-Pedi is a foot

care system designed specifi-cally to eliminate rough dryskin on the foot. It is especially effective in treating tough callusedheels. As Erin Tansley demonstrated, people were amazed at howwell it worked! It is a phenomenal system. Another benefit to ourMedi-Pedi system is that the effects actually last. Your foot willremain free of dry, rough skin for significantly longer than any otherpedicure treatment.

Beware! Some salons will attempt to eliminate dry, callusedskin by using a razor designed to cut off calluses. This procedure of cutting off the dry skinis dangerous, illegal, and leaves the treated area open to infection. A quality nail technicianwill not use this method. Our Medi-Pedi will provide you with better

results with no risk of infection.

Healing MassageDuring the expo, chair

massages were offered byMarianne Dabinett with expla-nations of how massage worksto relieve discomfort and painin specific areas. Shell Pointmassage therapists are happy towork with your doctor here at

Shell Point along with Shell Point’s Rehabilitation services. By workingtogether, we can recommend the best plan for you to increase mobility,improve circulation, reduce tension, and relieve stress - just to name a few benefits.

Putting Your Best Face ForwardKendal Colosimo shared the dramatic results that can be achieved through Repechage

skincare treatments. Mini Skin Treatments, along with the Four Layer Facial and Opti-Firm Eye Treatment, were demonstrated during theexpo. The Four Layer Facial and Opti-Firm EyeTreatment each produce great results with just onetreatment!

The Four Layer Facial lightens unwanted age spots,brightens the natural skin tone, and tightens skin foranti-aging results. The Opti-Firm Eye Treatmentreduces puffiness and dark circles under the eyes along

with tightening the skin around the eyes and reducing the appearance of wrinkles. All tra-ditional facials treat the face, neck, and areas around the eyes; while the Opti-Firm EyeTreatment goes directly over the eye. It is, in essence, a facial just for the eye area.

A Successful Demo Day Residents Sample Massage, Skin Care Services,and More at Shell Point Health & Wellness Expo

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FebruarySalon Savings Discounts Extendedfrom the Health &Wellness Expo!

$2 off Medi – Pedi

$3 off One-Hour Massage

$3 off Four Layer Facial

$2 off Opti-Firm Eye Treatment

* Mention this advertisement toreceive discount. Offer expires Feb. 28

Island and Arbor Salon Hours: Mon - Fri: 8–4 • Sat: 8–12

489-8400

Men are often surprised todiscover that skin care isavailable for them.

Shirely Grovesenjoyed a minimassage byMarianne Dabinett.

Erin Tansey offeredthe Medi-Pedi.

Massage reduces pain,tension and stress.

If you have any questions about any of our great spa services or if youwould like to schedule an appointment, call 489-8400.


FebruarySalon Savings Discounts Extendedfrom the Health &Wellness Expo!

$2 off Medi – Pedi

$3 off One-Hour Massage

$3 off Four Layer Facial

$2 off Opti-Firm Eye Treatment

The Mineral Mask; toplayer of Four Layer Facial.


Women’s Ministries beginsthe Spring Bible Study onTuesday, February 8. The program,titled, Anointed, Transformed,Redeemed, is a study of the life ofDavid presented by three well-known and experienced teachers,Kay Arthur, Beth Moore, and

Priscilla Shirer. Following theopening session on Tuesday,February 8, the Bible Study ses-sions will continue each Tuesdaymorning for six weeks, culminat-ing on March 15. Each class willbegin at 9:45 a.m., and include dis-cussion of the material, as well as

delightful video teaching sessionsby the three leaders. The studyguide can be purchased from TheVillage Church in advance. Allwomen are invited to join andlearn from God through four lead-ers/teachers — King David, Kay,Beth, and Priscilla.

In February 2006 in Mali, West Africa,a significant event took place — thededication of the Koutiala Hospital forWomen and Children in a country sorelylacking even basic maternal services. Sincethen, more than 6,500 babies have beensafely delivered at the hospital. Initiallyopened with 17 beds, the hospital nowboasts 130 beds. Offering full maternityservices, including delivery andcomplicated gynecological surgeries,as well as pediatric and outpatientservices, the staff will soon beexpanded with the addition of adentist and emer-gency room physi-cian. A residencytraining program forMalian physicians isin place to facilitatethe expansion ofhigher level OB/GYN services throughoutthe country. Construction is near comple-

tion for three additional buildings, forwhich a dedication service was held inOctober 2010.

While the Koutiala Hospital holds aplace in the hearts of many at Shell PointRetirement Community, perhaps none holdit so dear as Pastor Ken and ElaineNesselroade of The Village Church. Theirson, Dr. Dan Nesselroade, has served as an

OB/GYN physi-cian at the hospi-tal since itsinception. Dr. Danlives in Mali withhis wife, Marcy,and their threedaughters, Ellie,Emma and Maggie.Pastor Ken andElaine, in honor ofKen’s 10 years

service at The Village Church, were givena trip to Koutiala in October 2010 to visit

with their family while attending the dedi-cation of the new buildings and observing thework in and around the Koutiala Hospital.

During the Women’s Ministries GlobalOutreach meeting in February, Pastor Kenand Elaine will be sharing exciting newsfrom the hospital, as well as details aboutthe Bethel Bible Institute in Koutiala - theonly French language Bible school in Mali.

All residents are invited to hear theirdelightful presentation on Wednesday,February 16, at 10:15 a.m. in theHospitality Room of The Village Church.Light refreshments will be served.

WOMEN’S MINISTRIES Spring Bible Study Begins February 8

Concluding remarks, whether in aconversation or a speech, often sum-marize or emphasize a point intendedto be remembered. Frequently whenwriting a letter, a postscript is addedto further articulate a concern ofthe writer. Thus is the case withthe book of Hebrews.

Ken Nesselroade, senior minis-ter of The Village Church, is pleasedto announce that Rev. Jim Davey ofParkwood will be addressing biblical post-scripts when he serves as the featured

speaker for the morning worship servicesduring the month of February.

As a former pastor, conferencespeaker, and national leader in TheAlliance, Rev. Davey has insightand understanding born out of dili-gent study and personal experience.In his four-part sermon series, Rev.Davey will identify Four BiblicalPostscripts in Hebrews, chapter 13.This chapter is more than concluding

comments by the author. Believers need toreckon with the very specific and practical

admonitions contained in this final chap-ter of the book.

Throughout the four-part series, Rev.Davey’s devotion to God and pastoral heartwill be obvious as he addresses the instruc-tions and challenges emphasized in thisfinal chapter of the book of Hebrews.

Sunday ServiceAll are welcome to attend the worship

services at The Village Church. Each Sundaymorning service begins at 10:15 a.m. and isbroadcast live on SPTV, channel 12.

A Study of Biblical Postscripts

Rev. JimDavey

Sunday Worship Service Featured Speaker to Examine Book of Hebrews

Sharing Experiences of a Family

Living and Working in Mali

Join Pastor Ken andElaine Nesselroade on

February 16 for a discussion about their

son’s work in Mali.

Women wait to be seen at Koutiala Hospital.For some women in Mali, West Africa, choosingbetween food and letting a child die is a dailydecision. The hospital is easing that struggle.

Residents who set healthy goals fortheir New Year’s resolutions wereable to find support and information to accom-plish their goals during the Health and WellnessExpo on January 4. The expo showcased all ofShell Point’s health services along with ameni-ties that promote individual wellness.

More than 370 residents, and even a few spe-cial guests, received information and educationaltips from departments, such as the Pharmacy, theLegacy Foundation, Home Health, the Pavilion,Engineering Services, and The Village Church.

The Health and Wellness Expo also providedthe opportunity for residents and employees toconnect with one another.

Lex Roulston (Parkwood) stated, “Theevent was good and informative. Imet employees I had not previ-ously spoken with.”

Healthy LifestyleIf your New Year’s resolution

was to eat healthy, the HospitalityServices and Dietary staff pro-vided tips on how to eat for besthealth by following the colors ofthe rainbow. Through out theevent, the fitness team certainlymotivated everyone to get inshape by giving demonstrations on the fitnessopportunities available at Shell Point. For thosewho have put off going to a doctor, six of ShellPoint’s specialty doctors were on hand toanswer questions. Representatives from ShellPoint’s medical staff were also available at the“Ask a Doctor” booth.

Part of a healthy lifestyle can include a littlebit of pampering. With that in mind, TheSalon and Spa gave mini treatments toremind us all to take time to treat ourselves.

Renee Maxwell (Harbor Court) summedup the expo when she said, “What a greatand energetic way to start the New Year! Wewere inspired by our spiritual leaders andprograms. We were informed of all our ShellPoint services. We were exercised by theenergetic fitness team. We were pampered bythe Salon. And we were even treated tosome nutritional goodies!”

The Physical Therapy department andHope Hospice were among the many expobooths that provided information abouttheir services.

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2011 Health & Wellness ExpoKicked Off the New Year

Representatives fromAssisted Living

answered questionsabout King’s Crown

and The Arbor.

A Great Start!A Great Start!

Podiatrist Dr. Gavinwas on hand toanswer questionsand explain com-mon foot disordersand remedies.

The Health Club fitness staff ledseveral mini-workout and exercise

demonstrations during the expo.

Residents were able to determinetheir BMI (body mass index) on ahand-held analyzer.

The Nutrition Services booth provided handoutsabout which important vitamins and mineralscan found in certain foods and explained how tocarefully read food labels.

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Shell Point Life February 2011