Shell Point Life February 2014

February 2014Vol. 9 Issue 2

STORIES FROM AN ACCOMPLISHEDBUSINESS PROFESSIONAL, GIFTEDARTIST, AND WORLD TRAVELER

BELLE OF THE BALL

ENHANCING THECOMMUNITY

AS A TEACHER,DANCER, AND

VOLUNTEER

BELLE OF THE BALL

ENHANCING THECOMMUNITY

AS A TEACHER,DANCER, AND

VOLUNTEER

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When Tom Irwin, manager ofthe Palm Grill, told me abouta piece of artwork that NancyKoch hung in the Café Promenade,I was a little bit skeptical. You see,Tom explained that the artwork wasa pencil drawing created by a resi-dent of Eagles Preserve who starteda weekly coffee club at the Café. My mindquickly filled with images of smudgy stick fig-ures scribbled on a series of napkins. I’m notsure what that says about my personal creativ-ity, or my faith in an avid coffee drinker’sartistic abilities, but I’m just paining my ownpicture here of my immediate reaction.

My doubts were instantly erased whenTom and Nancy showed me the amazing art-work. The frame mounted on the wall held adetailed cartoon depicting the members of thecoffee club. As Nancy pointed out each of the21 faces included in the caricature, includingher own, she stopped at Dick Wright and said,“He is the artist.”

After calling Dick to inquire about hismasterpiece, my initial interest in his artworkbecame overshadowed by the other details ofhis life, including his many travel adventures,his high-profile career, his role in bringing aworld-class speaker series to Sanibel, and evenhis heartwarming love story. And, on top ofeverything, he was overwhelmingly nice!Who would have thought that the guy

behind a playful pencil drawingwould have such an interestingstory? Read all about Dick’s adven-tures, accomplishments, and artis-tic gifts on page 4.

Another Shell Point residentknown for sharing her gifts withothers is Carol Ashley (Coquina).

Carol didn’t start dancing until she was 43years old, and she is clearly making up for losttime! This remarkable woman, whose per-sonal motto is “If I’m resting, I’m rusting,” cur-rently teaches 10 dance classes at Shell Pointeach month, including Ballroom LineDancing and Seated Senior’s Dance classes.See page 10 to read more about Carol’s zestfor life and passion for dance.

This issue of Shell Point Life also includesthe LifeQuest success story of E.J. Erb(Macoma). Turn to page 16 to learn how E.J.has overcome the odds throughout her lifeand continues to set new goals for herself.

Of course, the big news that everyone hasbeen eagerly anticipating is an update aboutnew Aquatic Center. I’m pleased to reportthat details for an official grand opening cel-ebration and tour can be found on page 31.

I hope you share in my excitement as welook forward to the busy month ahead andthe remarkable stories that are yet to come!

Enjoy!

DRAWNTOGETHERBy Rochelle Cherniawski, editor

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Dick Wright has filled his Eagles Preserve home with various works of art that he hascompleted throughout the years.

We love because He first loved us.

1 John 4:19

We love because He first loved us.

1 John 4:19

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Take your personal style for a walk on the wild side

with fresh fashions that are just right for spring.

Featuring fashions from all your favorite Bell Tower

Shops, this runway show will highlight the season’s

most sophisticated and modern looks. Find more

information in the March issue of Shell Point Life and

look for a personal invitation to arrive in your mailbox.

PALMGRILLDinner: 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.

Entertainment: 5 p.m. – 8 p.m.

The Palm Grill will be cele-brating Valentine’s Day with aspecial dinner menu featuring achoice of Filet Mignon, LambChops, Crab Cakes, Lobster Tails,Salmon Piccata, or The LovingCouple (One Lobster Tail with a

Petite Filet Mignon). Prices will range between $17 and $28, andwill include a Sweetheart Salad. Chef Todd will also be featuringsome special Valentine’s Day desserts. SingerDaniel Klimoski will provide entertainmentthroughout the evening. The Palm Grilldoes not accept reservations, but call-ahead seating is available at 454-2059.

Please note date change: The Fashion Show is now on March 28th.

THECRYSTALROOMDinner: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Entertainment: 4 p.m. – 7 p.m.

The Crystal Room will be serv-ing a delicious Valentine’s DayBuffet, including Lobster Bisque, theextensive Salad Bar, hand-carvedSlow Roasted Pork with Duxelle, BeefBraised with Apple Gremolata,Sautéed Chicken Framboise and RockShrimp, and Scallop Ziti. The buffetwill also offer a variety of vegetables.Dessert choices will include CherriesJubilee, Red Velvet Cake, and ChocolateDipped Strawberries. Entertainment

will be provided by jazz musician Susie Hulcher. The pricefor the Valentine’s Day Buffet is $16.95.

Friday, March 28 • 12 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Wild About Style2014 Spring Fashion Show & Luncheon

Whether it’s a great friend,your special valentine, or you

simply want to treat yourself toa delicious meal, consider

dining out at Shell Point thisValentine’s Day. The Palm

Grill & Crystal Room will bothbe serving a special dinner

menu and providing the addedbonus of live entertainment.

Dining Out on Valentine’s Day

Dining Out on Valentine’s Day

Friday, February 14

Save the

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Dick and his wife, Maureen, tooka five-month vacation after theirwedding. During their first bigstop in Tahiti, they went to achurch where every woman waswearing a white dress and whitehat. The memory of their clothingand the spectacular sound oftheir voices stuck with him for-ever. This painting, inspired fromthat experience, was one of hisfirst and only pastels.


A couple from the Midwest who had returned from a remarkable vacation through

Mongolia was intrigued to find a special package included in their daily mail delivery.

They quickly popped the cap on the brown shipping tube to uncover the treasure inside.

As they unrolled the white paper, a detailed pencil drawing came to life, revealing a

special moment captured during their group trip in Central Asia. As they studied the

whimsical caricature of their travel group, recognizing each detailed face in the crowd,

they took note of the signature penciled on the bottom right of the page – Dick Wright.

While growing up in thesmall coal mining townof Kingston, Pennsylvania,Dick Wright (Eagles Preserve)began expressing his creativ-ity through art when he wasjust three years old. “Mymother let me sit in the livingroom and use an ink well andpen and draw pictures on thedesk. I can’t believe she letme do that!”

Throughout his forma-tive years, his best friendswere artistic twins. “Theirfather was an artist. We drewall day long.”

By third grade, Dick wasthe best drawer in his class. His creativitywas immediately evident as he transferredhis active imagination to the page. A sportsenthusiast, he began creating detailed draw-ings of made-up football teams. “The colorswere important,” he recalled. “I named all

of the players and then developed a game ofrolling dice to dictate plays.”

He did the same with boxing and horseracing.

By fifth grade, he started experiment-ing with oil paints. “Art was my way of

expression,” he said.And at the age of 13,

he became smitten with ayoung girl that lived just ablock away. “I metMaureen when we were insecond grade. And fromthirteen on, we were a cou-ple. Even if we dated otherpeople!” he laughed.

After leaving a lastingimpression on his highschool by illustrating theyearbook, he was awardeda scholarship to Rutgers.While studying journalismand advertising, he servedas the manager of the foot-

ball team. “My roommate was the quarter-back. He is still a great friend.”

By senior year, Dick spent most of histime working. “By that time, I knew how to

Following a trip to Myanmar, Dick created a custom cartoon of the tour groupand mailed a copy to each person featured in the drawing.

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get good marks without working as hard!”he admitted. “I had a job as a night watch-man. I also cut hair for 50 cents a head onmy overnight shift.”

When his shift ended at 7:30 a.m., heliterally ran to his fraternity house to cookbreakfast. “I was the president of the frater-nity. I told the cook that we couldn’t afforda raise, but that she could come in later. Bytaking over the duty of cooking breakfast, Ieffectively avoided the request for a raiseand saved money for the fraternity becausefewer guys came for breakfast! Plus, I got afree breakfast that way.”

Dick washed dishes for lunch, waitedtables at night, and, during football season,ate at the training table.

He was also the president of the AirForce ROTC Honor Society and the presi-dent of the joint Air Force and MilitaryROTC Honor Society. “I was in charge ofthe military ball, which was the biggestdance of the year.”

And although he never took a formalart class, he drew cartoons for the schoolnewspaper and humor magazine. “I’ve justdrawn wherever I’ve been.”

Through it all, Dick also found time towrite to Maureen every day as she attendedMarymount University in Arlington,Virginia, and Tarrytown, New York.

Upon graduation, his resourcefulnessand tenacity paid off, as he was rewardedwith multiple job offers. “I took the one Ithought was the best training ground –Vicks Chemical Company. I received excel-lent management training and spent a yearon the road as sales trainee. The only prob-lem was that we weren’t allowed to be mar-ried during that time because of theextensive travel involved. I was in a differ-ent hotel every night and went to 39 statesin nine months.”

After being recognized as Sales Traineeof the Year, Dick focused on fulfilling hisROTC service commitment. “Although therequirement was two years, I chose threeyears so I could be a jet fighter pilot. And I

finally got to marry Maureen!”The Wrights started their family right

away. Nine months later, on the day theirdaughter was born, Dick was in air trafficcontrol school and received orders to go toa remote site in Naknek, Alaska. He wasnot permitted to take any dependents. “Itwas a 15-month assignment,” he explained,“but they shortened it to 12 months. And,after six months, the commanding officer upthere allowed me to bring my family up toAnchorage. It was still 300 miles away, butat least we were in the same state!”

During his time in Naknek, Dick wasnot permitted to take furloughs. He did,however, manage to find a way to see hisfamily. “I got out because I had to get flyingtime. When a plane came in to take themail, I would bum it from them for a couplehours and try to get to Anchorage.”

THE TALENTED MR. WRIGHTContinued from page 5

Dick and Maureen’s Eagles Preserve home isfilled with artwork created by Dick and otherartistic family members.


When his service was complete, hewent back to work for Vicks. After two yearsas a salesman, he was promoted to the homeoffice in New York City. By the age of 30,Dick was working as national director ofsales.

He worked for Vicks for more than 15years in marketing long range planningbefore Johnson & Johnson got word of him.“I became vice president of sales of the hos-pital division in New Brunswick, NewJersey. Then, I became the VP of sales ofthe consumer division. Finally, I was put incharge of new products. It was my responsi-bility to develop organization to get J&Jinto new businesses.”

During his career, he had 400 people inthe United States, 700 people in othercountries, and five different advertisingagencies reporting to him. He even wrote amanagement book on how to evaluate peo-ple and served on the company’s Board ofDirectors.

He also continued to exercise his cre-ativity, and was even commissioned to paintheadshots of the board of directors for a cou-ple different companies. “Those were notcartoons. They were pencil portraits.”

Then, after 19 years with Johnson &Johnson, he retired at the age of 58.

Dick and Maureen moved to a cottagein the Pocono Mountains of NortheastPennsylvania and took advantage of thefreedom to travel. “The cottage wasn’t win-terized and it was horribly cold. So, wetraveled to warm countries during the win-ter months!”

One year, they ended up in Miami aftera trip to Brazil. It was the middle of March,and they weren’t prepared to return to theircottage in the frozen mountains. Instead,they spent the month traveling theentire state of Florida. “We picked ourthree favorite cities and decided to returnthe next year to rent a house in eachplace for one month so we could deter-mine where we would want to move.”

It was no coincidence that the threecities they elected to explore further wereall art communities – Sanibel Island, VeroBeach, and Key West. “We came toSanibel for a month and got involved atBIG ARTS. A month later, we moved onto Vero Beach. But, after just two weeks

there, Maureen said, ‘Let’s forget the rest ofthis and go back to Sanibel!’”

Later that year, Dick and Maureenbought a lot, designed a home, hired abuilder, and became true islanders. Dickjoined the Board of Directors at BIG ARTSand took his first official art class. “I did one

two-week class every other year.” He also started a very successful speaker

series, The FORUM, in 2002. “Throughoutmy 11 years managing The FORUM, I securedmore than 90 high-profile speakers. They

Dick’s wife, Maureen,says he is the mosthappy when he is ex-pressing his creativityin his art studio.

The FORUM welcomes an average of eight high-profile speakers each season. Clockwise from top:General Anthony Zinni, Former Govenor and FormerAmbassador to China John Huntsman, and FormerChairman of the Federal Reserve Paul Volker.

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Dick launched andmanaged a remarkablysuccessful speakerseries, known as TheFORUM, at BIG ARTSon Sanibel Island.

were real, true experts.We had ambassadorsfrom Pakistan, France,and many other coun-tries. We had collegeprofessors. We also hadreally big names like TedKoppel, Jim Lehrer,Ruth Bader Ginsburg,and Paul Volcker.”

After the first year,Dick made it mandatoryto purchase the entireseries in advance.“Today, there is an eight-year waiting list for tick-ets, even though peoplehave no idea who thespeakers will be. I neverhad that problem in allof my years of market-ing – and that’s when I was getting paid forit!” he laughed.

One of the perks of organizing TheFORUM was the opportunity to entertain

the speakers when they arrived. “Maureenand I spent the weekend with the speakers,and often their spouses. We would take themto breakfast, lunch, and dinner, and actually

become friends with them. Out of the 92speakers we had the honor to meet, everysingle one of them has been a nice, kind,humble person! I try not to infringe on

them, but I correspond with those who haveopened the door to us.”

Dick continued to manageThe FORUM after he andMaureen moved to Shell Pointin 2007. And in 2012, hestarted a new group at ShellPoint – The Coffee Boys. “Iwanted to get together andhave a place to meet guys for alittle while so we all had some-thing to do. Plus, I thought itwas a good way to welcomeother men who moved herefrom Sanibel,” he explained.“We started with four, all fromSanibel, and now we have morethan 20. And there will bemore.”

Each Tuesday at 8:30 a.m., The CoffeeBoys meet in the Café Promenade for coffeeand conversation. “There’s no agenda. It’s justa fun way to get together.”

THE TALENTED MR. WRIGHTContinued from page 7

Dick enjoys drawing and sending custom cartoons to the people he meets during his travels.

Dick calls this paining“Doubting Afghans.”The faces were createdfrom his imagination,but the clothing was inspired by an internetsearch.

Recently, Dick completed acustom cartoon of the Coffee Boys.He didn’t tell anyone he was doingit. He just snapped a couple photosone day and took them back to hishome studio to create the sketch.“I made it fun, showing peopledoing things they don’t really do.I’m the only one that’s not goofing.And, of course, I’m also betterlooking than the other guys,” hejoked.

Even Nancy Koch who runsthe Café Promenade was featuredin the drawing. He presented theframed art to Nancy last July. “Shewas so excited to get it. All of theguys liked it, too, and several wentand got it framed. That was veryrewarding.”

The drawing now hangsprominently on the wall of theCafé Promenade, directly abovethe area where the guys meet eachTuesday for coffee.

“I love doing things like this,”he shared. “The most people Iever included in one drawing waswhen I did a cartoon of theCurrent Events group that I par-ticipate in at BIG ARTS. Therewere 84 faces in the crowd!”

Over the years, Dick has found that peo-ple laugh at everybody but themselves.“Nobody thinks they look like themselves,but they seem to always recognize the others.”

Although he is constantly working ona new drawing, he doesn’t focus on the timeit takes to complete his artwork. “I nevertime myself. It probably takes15 to 20 minutes per person.But that’s not important to me.I’m just happy to be drawing. Infact, my wife said I’m neverhappier than when I am in mylittle studio drawing cartoonsand laughing all day.”

In addition to hanging hisartwork throughout his home,Dick has displayed his drawingsat two of the Shell Point artshows. He has also lectured atthe Shell Point Art Club.Additionally, Teri Kollath, manager of TheAcademy and Auxiliary, invited Dick toshare his experiences of developing andmanaging The FORUM during a Coffeewith a Neighbor presentation last year. Thisyear, she asked him to be on The Academy

Board. He will also serve as the committeehead of the 2014 Employee Christmas GiftFund Campaign.

Although Dick has since passed the torchon organizing the speakers for The FORUM,he continues to serve on the board at Big Artsand he also participates regularly in theCurrent Events group that is held there. He

and Maureen also travel for threeto four months each year. To date,they have been to 113 differentcountries. “We used to travel justthe two of us, but now we feelsafety in numbers, so we go ongroup tours. I like to come backand draw a cartoon of the wholegroup doing something silly tomake fun of them in a light-hearted way. After a trip to OuterMongolia, I did a drawing ofeveryone playing an old Chineseinstrument and dancing. Then, I

got them reproduced and put them in tubes tomail them out to everyone. I don’t tell themabout it in advance. They are always surprised.And they really seem to enjoy it! They laugha lot and always write back to thank me. Theseare people we never knew before we went on

the trip. It’s quite something.”Now, the couple that has known each

other for 75 years and has celebrated 58years of wedded bliss is considering theoptions for their next trip. Dick said, “Wearen’t quite sure where we will go next, but,as long as we are together, I’m sure it will bean amazing adventure.”


Dick always includeshimself and Maureenin each sketch that hecreates for his travelcompanions.

Nancy Koch of the CaféPromenade was thrilled to

receive the playful cartoon thatDick created to represent themembers of The Coffee Boys.

The drawing hangs prominentlyin the Café Promenade, directlyabove where the guys meet forcoffee each Tuesday morning.

Dick and Maureen enjoy the feeling of livingin an art gallery.


“Every day brings a chance foryou to draw in a breath, kick offyour shoes, and dance.”

~ Oprah Winfrey

Belle Belle


When it comes to dancing,Carol Ashley (Coquina) is making up for losttime. “I didn’t start dancing until I was 43,and I’m not going to stop now!”

It all started 27 years ago when Carol wasset up on a blind date with Ted Ashley andshe revealed her interest in taking ballroomdancing classes. Ted quickly affirmed hisshared interest in the activity. “He wasschooled in Baltimore and had ballroomdancing as a part of his curriculum,” explainedCarol. “I, on the other hand, was raised in arural farming town, and opportunities fordance were practically nonexistent.”

A week after that first date, Ted andCarol joined a formal ballroom dancingclass. “When the teacher told us to get in‘close position,’ she said she knew rightthen that we would be together forever,”laughed Carol. “I had been single for fiveand a half years and I didn’t think I wouldever get married again. But, sure enough,we were married 10 months later. Our ball-room dancing teacher took credit!”

Shortly after their marriage, Ted andCarol were elected to serve as presidents ofthe formal dinner dance club and were putin charge of planning a formal dinnerdance every other month.

Yet, although dancing had become animportant part of her life, she remainedlaser-focused on her full-time teaching job.“I taught elementary education for 20 yearsbefore retiring to Florida in 1993. I missed

the children, though, and ended up return-ing to work full-time here in Lee County.”

Licensed as a reading specialist for K-12,a general elementary teacher for K-6, and aspecial education teacher for K-12, Carol’sexpertise was in high demand within the localschool district. Even after serving for five yearsas a full-time educator,Carol was repeatedlyasked to return as asubstitute and to fill inwhere needed.

After moving to Shell Point in 2007, Carolrealized that her job was limiting her involve-ment in the community. “When I moved here,I was working so much that I couldn’t do anyof the activities during the week.”

Instead of accepting her fate of work-related disconnection, Carol decided tocombine her love of dance with her innateteaching talents for the benefit of her fellowShell Point residents. “I started offeringdance classes on Sunday afternoons,” sheexplained.

And after relinquishing herfull-time teaching responsibili-ties, she quickly replaced herbusy schedule with even moredance classes and an impressiveresume of volunteer service.

Carol currently teaches 10dance classes each month, includ-ing four Ballroom Line Dancingclasses at The Island Health Cluband six Seated Senior’s Danceclasses, called the Happy FeetDancers, offered for residents inassisted living.

“Ballroom Line Dancing is greatbecause it can be done with or with-out a partner,” she explained. “Andthe Happy Feet Dancers class is per-fect for the assisted living residents

because we do ballroom dancing steps thatcan be executed while sitting comfortably ina straight-back chair. We do a lot of toe andheel tapping, as well as hand clapping.”

Skyler Bauer, The Springs activitiescoordinator, said, “The residents love Carol’s

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One Woman Enhances the Community as a Teacher,

Dancer, and Volunteer

Carol and Ted Ashleydiscovered a shared interest in dance duringtheir first date. Twenty-seven years later, theyare still dancing together.

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the Community as a Teacher,Dancer, and Volunteer


enthusiastic spirit and always look forward toher visits. The seated chair dances are greatexercise for the body and the brain.”

In addition to teaching dance classes,Carol’s volunteer service includes commit-ments at Shell Point and within the localcommunity. “I work a lot. I usher at mychurch and also help the church with a won-derful meal that feeds about 200 people eachWednesday. I am also a food buyer for theHarry Chapin Food Pantry. At Shell Point, Ivolunteer in the main library, at the ThriftStore, at the greeter desk at the ResidentActivity Center, and in various roles at thePavilion, such as the Pavilion library, beautysalon, and the friendly visitor’s committee.”

When she can find a spare moment, sheenjoys riding her bike and gardening. “I’mknown as the flower girl in Coquina Court!My potted garden is a love for me. Andwhen I have a day off, I get in 10 miles ofbike riding.”

But most of all, she finds time to dance.“I practice for an hour and a half every morn-ing. I learn new dances from YouTube!”

Carol also attends dance classes at herchurch. And, if the regular instructor is out,she will sub for the day.

In fact, Carol will dance any time themood strikes. This past Christmas, while shewas out shopping, she heard a familiar tuneand began strutting her stuff right in themiddle of a store. “If there is music playing,I will dance!” she said.

When she shared the story of herimpromptu dance with her students, they

quickly came up with the ideaof doing a flash mob at ShellPoint. So, Carol taught a linedance to around 80 people ather church and 30 people atShell Point. Then, on Friday,December 20, the group ofabout 50 dancers debutedtheir choreographed routinein the middle of the Shell

Point Market Place. A few days later, Carol and Ted boarded

a cruise ship for a Christmas vacation on theopen water. “We danced our way across theCaribbean,” she said. “I even learned a newflash mob dance to Michael Jackson’sThriller while we were on the cruise!”

Carol’s commitment to teach, volun-teer, and stay active are all a part of herinspiration to remain young and healthy.Carol said with a laugh, “If I rest, I’m goingto rust. I’m going to keep moving!”

BELLE OF THE BALLContinued from page 11

In December, a group of residents participated in a Christ-mas-themed flash mob that Carol organized to take place atthe weekly Market Place on The Island.

Carol leads residents in a Hula dance during a Happy FeetDancers class at The Springs.

Carol’s ClassesBallroom Line Dancing

••••• Every Sunday in

The Island Health Club

Happy Feet Dancers•••••

2nd and 4th Mondays at King’s Crown

1st and 3rd Thursdays at The Arbor

2nd and 3rd Thursdaysat The Springs

It’s fun and the music is great!


Shell Point got the New Year off to ahealthy start by hosting the LifeQuestExpo in January. During the event, residentsand guests had the opportunity to learnmore about the six dimensions of wellnessby visiting more than 50 booths set upthroughout the church auditorium.

The physical dimension of wellness wasstrongly represented during the event. ShellPoint representatives from the medicalteam, fitness staff, and hospitality servicesshared tips and tools to help enhance phys-ical well-being. Outside physicians and sup-port services also helped promote thephysical dimension. Residents and visitorstook an active role, receiving massages, test-ing their balance, and even completing theSenior Fitness Test.

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Above: Sandi provided information about the variety of LifeQuest entrees available in theShell Point dining venues. Above right: Sandi Brower, Pavilion nutrition services manager,and Linda Rakos, assistant director of hospitality services; are passionate about sharinginformation regarding the importance of a healthy diet. During the event, they sharednews and tips to help promote wellbeing through wholesome nutrition.

The Academy of Lifelong Learning had adynamic presence in the educational dimen-sion, displaying the artwork of students thatrecently completed art courses. Technologyleaders Bruce Findley (Sundial) and PennyModrich (Nautilus) were alsoon hand to share technologyinformation and promote futureclasses. Shell Point depart-ments, including FacilityOperations, Communications,and Resident TechnologySupport, were on hand toanswer questions about theirareas of expertise. Residentsalso found outside resources,such as the Lee County Libraryand Adaptive Clothing.

The Resident Life Teamproudly represented the com-munity and social dimension.Representatives from TheCommunity Thrift Store, Fineand Performing Arts ConcertSeries, Resort ServicesDepartment, VolunteerServices, and Transportation

reminded residents how great itis to be a resident at Shell Point.

Those who explored thespiritual dimension found infor-mation from The VillageChurch, the Spiritual ServicesDepartment, and the Health

Journey Support Group. During theevent, it was clear that Shell Pointis committed on many differentlevels and through various pro-grams to help each resident alongtheir spiritual journey.

The “green” dimension, naturalenvironment, really highlighted themany ways to enjoy the great out-doors here at Shell Point and oursurrounding area. Ding Darling andC.R.O.W shared all of the greatopportunities to enjoy their facilities

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Left: Jenn Norling from the Shell Point Call Center enjoyed visit-ing with residents while sharing news about facility operations.

Above: Pastor Andrew Hawkins shared information about TheVillage Church.

Above: Program Coordinator BevChandley (far right) shared informa-tion about resident life and travelopportunities with Expo attendees.

Left: Beanie Cudahy (Turban)learned a few things about technol-ogy from Bruce Findley (Sundial).

and how to get involved by becoming a vol-unteer. Program Coordinator Bev Chandley,known for her love of the outdoors, wasexcited to share information on the ShellPoint gardens and marina.Residents and guests enjoyedmeeting the new Head GolfProfessional, Gary Keating,and learning about the excit-ing new changes at the ShellPoint Golf Club.

Residents have a widearray of programs and services to choose fromthat will ensure emotional wellbeing andoverall happiness. The Shell Point ResidentSupport Services team offered assistancewhile giving residents the opportunity to

update their emergency contact information.Residents also picked up information regard-ing the 10 Support Groups available at ShellPoint. Financial security is important to

one’s emotional wellness, andthe Legacy Foundation andFineMark Bank were pleased toshow their support. Also onhand was the BehavioralHealth Department, sharing allof the services they make avail-able to residents.

Attendees walked out of the event bothinformed and motivated. One residentsummed up the LifeQuest program,exclaiming, “LifeQuest encourages me to bethe best I can be every day!”


Left: The Salon booth was a also a popular stopfor those who wanted a free chair massage.Above: Representatives from Angels Family Inc.modeled and displayed their unique and cus-tom-made clothing that uses velcro to allow forstyle with independence.

Clockwise from top Left: WendyIverson from the marketingdepartment invited everyone toenter a drawing and offer storyideas for Shell Point Life maga-zine and SPTV. The Salon teamwelcomed representatives fromBosley to educate residents andguests about options for improv-ing their hair. The Blue Goosefrom Ding Darling drew attentionto the importance of appreciatingand protecting the natural envi-ronment. Ann Erickson (left) ofEagles Preserve volunteered atThe Academy of Lifelong Learningbooth to discuss the variousworks of art on display.

E.J. Erb received a medal for being theoldest person to go parasailing duringher recent cruise vacation.

Ellen Jane Erb (Macoma),more commonly knownas E.J., was raised in Decorah,Iowa and is the eldest of eightchildren. Family is very impor-tant to her, and she is very closeto her brothers and sisters. Theymake it a goal to attend a semi-annual family reunion.

E.J. overcame the oddswhen she earned her GED. Shepassed with flying colors, learning that shecompleted the test at a college level. And atthe age of 35, she found the need to prove toherself that she was smart. Thus, she enrolledin college night school and, 10 years later,earned her AA degree. She then went on tospend 22 years as a Mary Kay consultant. Thecompany’s priority was on training and teach-ing their representatives the importance of selfworth. She smiled and reflected, “I wantedpeople to feel better after a meeting with me.”

E.J. and her husband adopted three chil-dren; Linda from Laos, Dee Maria fromCambodia, and Jennifer from Korea. Later inlife, she adopted Diane, who is part NativeAmerican Indian. Today, E.J. has four grand-children and six great-grand children. She isvery thankful for her family and has come torealize that her entire life was a missionlifestyle right in her own home.

E.J. moved into Shell Point in June of

2011. She is very thankful to be atShell Point and shares, “I feel rightabout things. I love living here.God’s love permeates this place.”

In 2013, E.J. was inspired byLifeQuest. She explained, “Therewas no pressure. You make up yourown mind.”

With her “can do” attitude,E.J. set several LifeQuest goals.Three of those goals were to go on

a cruise, go parasailing, and lose 25 morepounds. She said, “Other people haveinspired me and I knew Icould do it!”

In November of 2013those goals flew intoaction. She was able to gowith a group on a cruise toKey West and Cozumel,Mexico. Her travel com-panion was Martha Grant(Cellena). They enjoyedtheir time relaxing andtaking in the sights. And during the cruise, E.J.marked off goal number two as she experi-enced the joy of parasailing! As she floated500 feet in the air under the large parachute,she kept repeating, “Thank you, God! I lovebeing in the air.” Proudly she wears the medalshe was given from the cruise line as the oldestperson to go parasailing.

Parasailing let E.J. be free and reflect forjust a moment on the experiences she hashad in her life. There have been many lifechallenges, but E.J. did not let obstacles getin her way.

E.J. is currently one pound away from herweight loss goal and accomplished the amaz-ing feat of being on a cruise and not gainingweight. After she reaches the 25-pound mark,she is going to set another goal to lose the next25 pounds.

In addition to her personal improve-ments, E. J. also appreciates that it is impor-

tant to give back. A closefriend and prayer partner,Ann Bushnell (Macoma), hasreally helped E. J. understandthe balance of a fulfilling life.She spends time in the ArtClub and Photo Club and is asinger in both the ChurchChoir and Shell PointSingers. And she squeezes inher 30-minute water exer-

cises when she is able.Throughout her life, E.J. always perse-

vered. Getting her GED, earning an AA atthe age of 45, and dealing with the many chal-lenges that have come her way have all madeher stronger. E.J.’s accomplishment of parasail-ing at the age of 75 reminds us all that it isnever too late to soar to new heights!


Martha Grant (Cellana) andE.J. enjoyed cruising together

in November.

LiFeQueSt GRoup DiSCuSSion with Janine Hammond

uestLifeA T S H E L L P O I N T

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What’s your Quest?

Saturday, February 22 • 10 a.m. • Grand Cypress Room/WDL

ARE YOU WELL ORGANIZED? Janine Hammond, resi-dent support services manager, will discuss the value of organizingpersonal records and important documents. It may not be an excit-ing activity, but it is an essential project that everyone should maketime to do. Keeping well-organized files can alleviate stress for youand your family in a time of crisis.

LifeQuest Inspires Resident to

Reach New HeightsHaving A Can-Do Attitude Helped E.J. Erb Achieve Goals ofTraveling, Parasailing, and Shedding Pounds


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

The Perfect Time to Focus

on the Health of Your Heart

THE HEALTH CONNECTION

The Health Connection isoffering opportunities tofocus on the health of your heartthis month! Nordic Pole Walkingclasses will get your heart pumping;a course about the importance ofdrinking fluids will reveal howhydration effects your heart rateand blood pressure; and Dr. LeeBradford Lucas will be on site todiscuss an alternative to open heartsurgery. This month also bringsopportunities to learn strategies forcoping with hearing loss, optionsfor those living with osteoporosis,and more.

WellnessSpecialty

ClassesShell Point Pole Walking

C.A.R.E. Class, Sessions C and Dwill be offered for just $20 per ses-sion. Session C will be held onSaturdays, February 1 through 22,at 9:45 a.m. in The Island HealthClub. Session D will be held onTuesdays, February 4 through 25, at3:30 p.m. in the Oak Room at TheWoodlands.

Confidence, Attitude, Reflexes, andEndurance will be integrated in the four-week pole walking class. Lindy Smith,Nordic Walking expert, AFAA CertifiedGroup Exercise instructor and GoldenHearts specialist, will lead participants on apositive fitness journey. Pole Walking is acorrective exercise that offers many healthbenefits. Each week will focus on one of theC.A.R.E. goals. Everyone will exercise attheir own ability and mobility level. A sit-ting and standing full-body warm up andcool down with stretches will round out thePole Walking instruction. Wear comfort-

able clothing and closed-toe shoes. Waterwill be provided. Please note: this workshopis recommended for participants who cur-rently do not use a walker or cane. The costof the workshop includes rental of specially-designed Nordic Walking Poles.

Shell Point as Your ResourceHydration is important because the

body is comprised mostly of water, and theproper balance between water and elec-

trolytes in our bodies has a greatimpact on how our systems func-tion. Drinking flu-ids serves a rangeof purposes in ourbodies, such asremoving wastethrough urine;controlling body temperature,heart rate, and blood pressure;and maintaining a healthymetabolism. Without properhydration, the body begins toshut down. Michelle Smith, fit-ness supervisor, will discuss theimportance of water intake andways to stay hydrated throughoutthe day on Monday, February 3,at 1:15 p.m. in the Social Center.

Your MedicalCommunityJack Adams of Audiology

Consultants of SouthwestFlorida is a provider at the ArborMedical Center. His presenta-tion, How to Cope with theFrustrations of Hearing Loss, isapplicable to not only those

with the hearing loss, but also to anyonehaving to cope with the frustration of com-municating withsomeone withhearing loss.Caregivers, familymembers, spouses,and friends of

Shell Point Pole Walking C.A.R.E. Class, Sessions C and D willbe held on Saturdays, February 1 through 22, at 9:45 a.m

Audiologist JackAdams presents Howto Cope with theFrustrations ofHearing Loss onWednesday, February5, at 1:15 p.m.


those coping with hearing loss are allencouraged to attend to learn practical,everyday suggestions for improving commu-nication with anyone that is hearingimpaired. Join Jack for this informative pres-entation on Wednesday,February 5 at 1:15 p.m. inKings Crown CommunityRoom.

Osteoporosis to JointReplacement will be heldon Wednesday, February12, at 3:15 p.m. in theSocial Center. Dr. DavidHeligman will give anorthopedic overview fromosteoporosis in the olderadult to osteoarthritis signsand symptoms. He will alsodiscuss options of what canbe done to make life easier.

In 1987, Dr. DavidHeligman joined with Dr.Fifer to form the Institute for OrthopaedicSurgery and Sports Medicine. Dr. Heligmannow specializes in adult reconstructive sur-gery, including hip, knee, and shoulderreplacements; shoulder rotator cuff surgery;and arthroscopy of the knee, shoulder, andankle. Dr. Heligman has received special-

ized training in minimally invasive totaljoint replacement of the hip and knee andoffers the procedure to his patients rou-tinely.

Dr. Heligman is board-certified by theAmerican Academy ofOrthopaedic Surgeons andis a member of theAmerican Academy ofOrthopaedic Surgeons, theFlorida Medical Society, theLee County MedicalSociety, and the AmericanMedical Society.Additionally, he has servedon the board of directors atSouthwest Florida RegionalMedical Center and is a pastpresident of the JewishFederation of Lee County.

Transcatheter AorticValve Replacement(T.A.V.R.) without open

heart surgery is an alternative for those whoare not candidates for traditional open-heartsurgery. It involves a small incision betweenthe ribs and into your heart, instead of asmall incision in your groin. Dr. LeeBradford Lucas, Ph.D., Structural HeartProgram Coordinator for Lee Memorial

Health System, will be presenting on Friday,February 14, at 1:00 p.m. in the GrandCypress Room.

Hazelden Speaking Engagement Older Adults & AddictionOlder adult addiction to prescription medicationsand alcohol has reached epidemic proportions,yet remains a vastly undertreated population due to misdi-agnosis, ageism and misunderstanding.

Join noted expert Carol Colleran to learn why olderadults remain a vastly undertreated population despiteshowing the highest rate of success in recovery when pro-vided age-appropriate treatment. Colleran’s presentationwill focus on special issues and sensitivities related to work-ing with older adult patients and their family members. Shewill also shed light on the circumstances specific to olderadults such as painful or major life transitions, includingretirement or loss of spouse, which may result in unhealthycoping behaviors or addiction.

Shell Point is proud to partner with Hazelden, a national nonprofit organizationfounded in 1949 to “help people reclaim their lives from the disease of addiction,” topresent this lecture – the only one in their four-lecture 2014 Community Lecture Seriesto be offered in Lee County.

Carol Colleran

OLDER ADULTS AND ADDICTION

Tuesday, February 186:45 p.m. Meet and Greet7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. LectureChurch Auditorium/IS

Join Carol Colleran for a look at the issues related to working

with older adult patients andtheir family members.

Dr. David Heligman will pres-ent Osteoporosis to JointReplacement on Wednesday,February 12, at 3:15 p.m. inthe Social Center.

Dr. Lee Bradford Lucas, Ph.D., StructuralHeart Program Coordinator for Lee MemorialHealth System, will be presentingTranscatheter Aortic Valve Replacement(T.A.V.R.) on Friday, February 14, at 1:00 p.m.


At its meeting on December 4,2013, the Shell Point Residents’Council once again took action tosponsor the Shell Point United WayCampaign, which runs from January15 through March 1. A goal of$75,000 has been set by theResidents’ Council for the 2014Shell Point United Way Campaign.

Did you know? Through one contribution to

the United Way of Lee County, youare helping support more than 170programs in 70 local partner agencies thatassist our friends, neighbors, family, andcoworkers.

All United Way of Lee County dollarsremain local, helping people right here inour community.

Last year, United Way of Lee Countyagencies provided service to more than300,000 people throughout our local com-

munity. This is approximately 1 out of every2 people!

Extensive volunteer involvement allowsthe United Way of Lee County to keepfundraising costs extremely low.

Volunteers annually evaluate agencyperformance and thoroughly study variousagency budgets to make sure United Way ofLee County dollars are spent with maxi-

mum efficiency and with the great-est impact.

2014 Campaign In January, Shell Point residents

received the United Way packet intheir mailboxes, which included theShell Point pledge sheet, envelope,and a brochure listing the 70 localagencies served by the United Way.Residents have the option of desig-nating a specific agency to receivetheir donation by writing theagency’s name at the bottom of the

pledge card. Your donation can be sentthrough the internal mail to Administration,dropped off at either service desk, or maileddirectly to the United Way in the providedenvelope.

On behalf of the local United Way andthe many individuals it serves through itsagencies, we thank you for your generoussupport.

Live UnitedShell Point United Way Campaign 2014B Y C I N D Y O ’ G R A D Y , E X E C U T I V E A S S I S T A N T

Jerry Ingalls (Eagles Preserve) and Jodi Phillips of United Way.

SANIBEL-CAPTIVA CHAMBER OF COMMERCEVOLUNTEERS TOUR SHELL POINTShell Point recently welcomed 15 volun-teers from the Sanibel-Captiva Chamberof Commerce for an informational presentationand tour of the community. During lunch,Rochelle Cherniawski, communications man-ager, shared an overview of Shell Point and thelifecare product, discussed the multitude of vol-unteer roles filled by Shell Point residents, andpointed out various Shell Point amenities that areopen to the public. After the presentation, lunch-eon attendees took a brief bus tour of The Islandand The Woodlands. The guests were pleasantlysurprised and even a little overwhelmed to learnabout all of the benefits that Shell Point offers toresidents as well as the general public.


Saturday, December 14, dawned witha cool breeze as Shell Point residentstraveled to Centennial Park in downtownFort Myers to join up with Shell Pointemployees for the Annual Heart Walk. Theteam of 45 walkers sporting bright blue “ShellPoint Cares” T-shirts certainly stood out in thecrowd.

After an entertaining warm up, LexRoulston (Parkwood) stepped on stage toaddress the crowd. Lex and his wife, Eileen areproud supporters of the Heart Walk. In fact,this year, Lex served as the co-chair of theevent along with Dr.Paul Digiorgio, a localCardiothoracic Surgeon.Lex shared personalexperience with thecrowd and encouragedeveryone to be proactiveabout heart health,“Before I had a bypasssurgery, I didn’t knowanything about myheart. You don’t thinkabout it until that sur-geon opens up your

chest. But you don’t want to get to thatpoint. There are ways to avoid that. Youneed to exercise and watch your diet!”

Lex practices what he preaches,cycling three days a week and workingout at the Shell Point Health Club. “Weall have a chance to learn about ourhearts, exercise, and eat appropriately,”he said.

Following thepresentation, walk-ers by the hundredsstreamed down the

street and over the bridge for a perfectmorning of walking for a great cause.Residents and staff member walkedtogether, enjoying the sense of cama-raderie while supporting the American

Heart Association’s quest to improve thecardiovascular health of all Americans.

A special “thank you” goes to ShellPoint’s Community Thrift Store for thegenerous donation to cover the registrationfee for all of the Shell Point walkers.

Making Strides for Healthy HeartsB Y G I N N Y M I L L E R - P L A Z A , P R O G R A M C O O R D I N A T O R


ACADEMY ON THE GOThis month we offer two fascinating

educational field trips. On Monday,February 3, we will travel to the SouthwestFlorida Military Museum and Library tolearn more about those who so valiantlyfought for this country’s freedom. You willlearn how three men discussing the possi-ble creation of a foundation to give localvets a place to call their own grew into abuilding full of history, stories, and memo-rabilia, as well as a foundation right here insouthwest Florida!

On Monday,February 17, we offerone of our favoriteopportunities, a day atthe beach ExploringFlorida’s real “snow-birds” with our own Dr.Iver Brook (Lucina), aresident expert on theshorebirds that spendtheir winters on ourown local beaches.There is nothing likeup-close observation ofthese small creatureswho have travelled tosouthwest Florida all the way from the ArcticCircle. Bird lovers will enjoy listening to Dr.Brook share his knowledge and his passionfor our fine-feathered seasonal visitors.

TECHNOLOGY TODAYAND TOMORROW

Bruce Findley (Sundial) and PennyModrich (Nautilus) continue to offerfocused opportunities to learn about tech-nology. Bruce begins a three-session classon Friday, February 28, on iPhone, iPodtouch and iPad digital photography.He will

teach you how to make your Apple iPhoneor Android Smartphone a very good digitalcamera. He will also share tips on how to useit to send photos in email, receive emails,and put photos into your photo library.Penny joins Bruce for three sessions ofApple iPad: Apps! Apps! Apps! beginningTuesday, February 11. You will have an AppyDay exploring the different apps that areavailable from Apple and how to find whatyou want from the more than 900,000 appsthat are currently available!

Penny and Bruce will share informationabout WiFi, iCloud, and Bluetooth in AppleiPad: What’s in the Air on two Thursdays,February 6 and 13.

If you would rather talk than text withyour smartphone, then you will want toattend the Talking is the New Typing –Dictation. During the two-session course onThursdays, February 20 and 27, Bruce willshow you how to use the built-in micro-phone to “speak to text” instead of typing.Then, on two Fridays, February 7 and 14,Bruce will explain Siri, a voice interface to

many apps, as well as a voice search enginefor the internet in Talking is the NewTyping – Siri.

LEGACY SEMINAR

For our February seminar provided by theLegacy Foundation, Executive DirectorTimothy A. Stephenson, ChFC, invitesDennis Landfried, vice president developmen-tal of FineMark National Bank and Trust, tojoin him for Forensic Investing: CSI – Client

Sensitive Investments. Thispresentation on Wednesday,February 19, will explore thehows and whys of a goodinvestment strategy.

COFFEE WITHA NEIGHBORDr. Gerald Langberg

(Sundial) repeats (by popu-lar demand) a program heshared last summer,Patagonia. Powerful in itsown way, a visitor has toseek out this land to appre-ciate the beauty for what it

is – a land of contradictions, isolation, fastwind, natural ruggedness, and remarkablyadapted wildlife. On Thursday, February 6,explore this diverse landscape through thephotographs of one of our most populartravelogue presenters.

FOR THE LOVE OFLEARNING

Kristie Anders, education director forthe Sanibel Captiva ConservationFoundation (SCCF), will bring two specialguests for her presentation this semester:

Academic Exploration

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 A U X I L I A R Y

Academic Exploration

On Monday, February 17, Academy on the Go will spend a day at the beachexploring Florida’s real snowbirds with Dr. Iver Brook (Lucina).

Challenge Your Sense of Discovery withClasses Involving Travel, Investments,Technology, and More


Wildlife Habitat Management ProgramDirector and Herpetologist Chris Lechowicz,and an eastern indigo snake! Join them onMonday, February 3, for Snakes Alive! Thisis a rare chance to meet this snake that islisted as threatened by the state of Floridaand U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, and tolearn more about the research being con-ducted by the SCCF Pine Island EasternIndigo Snake Project.

Professor Adrian Kerr concludes hisfocus on Southeast Asia with Sandakan“The Land Below the Wind” – Borneo’sGateway to Ecological Delights onTuesday, February 4, and with Hong Kong:Fragrant Harbor and the Rise of TheDragon on Tuesday, February 11.Sandakan, originally the capital of BritishNorth Borneo, became famous for its“White Rajas” who ruled the islandduring the nineteenth century. Itsnative people, the Dayaks, have onlyrecently given up their gruesomehabit of head hunting. Today, Borneois known as an ecotourism destinationmost notable is the OrangutanRehabilitation Centre and RainforestDiscovery Center. In his Hong Kongpresentation, Professor Kerr will tracethe country’s epic journey from a tinyand mostly uninhabited island given byChina to the British after the Opium Warof 1839 to a dynamic business-focusedcolony that was returned to China underthe 1997 “one country two systems” man-date.

Susan Willoughby begins session 2 ofIntermediate Bridge on Wednesday, February5, for four Wednesday sessions that are a com-

bination of StandardAmerican and TwoOver One. All conven-tions, which will con-stantly be reviewed,remain the same.

The Academy cel-ebrates the 450thanniversary ofShakespeare’s birthwith four programsfocusing on his plays.The series begins on

Thursday, February 6, with Shakespeare –Tragedies. This class will examine one ofhis greatest tragedies, Othello. The discus-sion will first explore the dramatic elementsthat support a true tragedy and howShakespeare incorporated them into hisplays. The series continues on Thursday,February 20, with Shakespeare –Tragicomedy, highlighting one of the play-wright’s Romance plays, The Winter’s Tale.This story presents a plot that deals withjealousy and redemption while incorporat-ing a companion set of contrasting actionswhich are truly entertaining. The play alsocontains a stage direction that has bothamused and horrified audiences for morethan 400 years. The series will continue inMarch.

In Solar Astronomy, amateur astronomer

Doug Heatherly (Nautilus) will give us therare opportunity on Friday, February 7, to notonly look at the sun, but also to hear goodinformation about solar characteristics. Hewill then lead the group outside to observe thesun – safely and with the right equipment.

Artist Joanna Coke returns to ShellPoint on Friday, February 14, for two work-shops focused on color. In her morning

workshop, Understanding Color, we willlearn how to look at color from its threebasic characteristics – its hue, value, andintensity as we learn how to choose a color,and how to determine how light or dark itis, and how pure or muddy it is. In her after-noon workshop, Refresh Your LivingSpace, we will learn that interior décor andcolor are like any other fads – what goesaround comes around. Whether you aredownsizing or are just ready for a change,the trick is to learn and apply what is cur-rent now, with a new twist.

Professor Adrian Kerr will share TheStory of Burma – The Land of Temples intwo sessions on Tuesdays, February 18 and25. This two-part series of lectures is forthose interested in the historyand colorful culture of thevaried ethnic patchwork thatmakes up Burma, one ofSoutheast Asia’s mostenchanting countries. Asalways, Professor Kerr takes usfrom prehistory, right throughto modern times.

On Tuesday, February 18, we welcomeCarol Colleran, CAP, ICADC, for a presen-tation on Older Adults and Addiction.Shell Point is proud to partner withHazelden, a national nonprofit organizationfounded in 1949 to “help people reclaim

their lives from the disease of addic-tion,” to present this lecture – the onlyone in the four-lecture 2014Community Lecture Series to beoffered in Lee County. A notedexpert, and author of Aging &Addiction, Colleran will focus on spe-cial issues and sensitivities related toworking with older adult patients andtheir family members. She will alsoshed light on the circumstances spe-

cific to older adults, such as painful or majorlife transitions, including retirement or lossof spouse, which may result in unhealthycoping behaviors or addiction.

Beginning Wednesday, February 19,Herb Sklar (Eagles Preserve) will offer 10fortunate people the opportunity to learn to

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Adrian Kerr

Dr. Gerald Langberg (Sundial) presentsPatagonia on Thursday, February 6.

Doug Heatherly (Nautilus) presents Solar Astronomyon Friday, February 7.


draw in just six weeks during Drawing OnThe Right Side of The Brain. This classnever fails to amaze students whocome with only the desire to learnto draw, and leave with drawingsthey are truly proud of. Herb hascreated yet another new art classfor those who are eager to stretchtheir creativity to new mediums orwith new techniques. Palette KnifePainting (a free and loose way ofpainting) begins Wednesday,February 19, and continues for sixweeks.

Charlotte Stemple (Cellana)averages 50 public speakingengagements a year! On threeMondays, beginning February 24,she will teach anyone who would like todevelop, or enhance, their own speakingabilities in Public Speaking. Maybe youlead a committee or a business meeting.Maybe you emcee an event now and then,or perhaps you make introductions. Thisseries will help you feel comfortable duringcommon public speaking opportunities.

In Empty Nesters on Monday, February24, Phyllis Langberg (Sundial) will take usthrough the life cycle of our Shell PointIsland osprey family as observed and cap-tured photographically from her patio. Theview down into the nest from her 4th floorhome affords an incomparable peek into thedaily life of a pair of hardworking parentsraising chicks with day-to-day routines youwill recognize and some challenges you haveprobably never had to face!

On Tuesday, February 25, Dr. JonathanShivers from Indian Creek Pet Hospital willjoin us to present a Healthy Pet Seminargeared especially toward residents of ourtropical Florida environment. He will coverthe special needs of the Florida pet. Comeand meet this knowledgeable vet who worksright down the road from Shell Point.

Photographer, artist, and teacher HerbSklar has prepared a special lecture for allwho want to create a fabulous photo, and allwho want to learn what distinguishes one.Join him on Friday, February 28, for How ToEvaluate A Photograph, as he covers all theelements of a good, a great, and a fabulous

photo. This presentation will include greatdetail and multiple images.

COMPUTER COLLEGEIn February you can begin at the very

beginning with Using The Keyboard andMouse/Touchpad on Wednesday, February19 and 26. Floyd Jamison (Parkwood) willhelp you obtain an overall understanding ofthe versatility of keyboard functions alongwith the power of the mouse and touchpad.

Internet Prep School – Help andSupport is another entry -level course. Thisone, taught by Richard Nelson (Lakewood),is for people who have never used theInternet and have a great desire to learnhow. Join him for this course that will takeplace on four Wednesdays, beginningFebruary 5.

With some new computer skills underyour belt, you can move up to After PrepSchool Basicswith Joe Cramer (Lakewood)to improve those skills on six Tuesdays,beginning February 18.

Russ Kraay (Oakmont) will help you learnto create, edit, format, print, and save text doc-uments or to copy them to an email in a HowTo using Word 2007, 2010, or 2013 on fourMondays, beginning February 3.

In Specifications for Buying A NewComputer on Tuesdays, February 4 and 11,Jim Plummer (Parkwood) will describe theequipment and software characteristics toconsider when buying a new home com-puter. On two Tuesdays, beginning February18, Jim Plummer will also teach Help With

Windows 8 for residents who already own aWindows 8 computer or tablet and can

bring them to class. Paul Neighbors (Rosemont)

helps those who want to learn moreabout how a computer and the inter-net work. Join him for threeWednesdays, beginning February 12,as he presents Understanding YourComputer.

Megs Singer (Tellidora) willteach a course on three Thursdays,beginning February 6, on Facebook.You will learn how to use Facebookas much or as little as you want, as anactive or a passive user.

Terri Schulz (Sundial) will teacha new course on Quicken on

Thursday, February 20 and 27. Anna Smithof FineMark Bank will consult, as studentsgain hands-on experience.

The Power of Right Clicking Windows7 will be explored in two Thursday sessions,February 6 and 13, by Dean Traxler(Rosemont). You will learn how to be incommand of your computer with the powerto make changes using right clicking.

Lucille Peterson and Marty Gibson,both of Lakewood, provide another series ofthe popular course Writing Your Memoirson The Computer for five Tuesdays, begin-ning February 4.

Jeff Hennick (Tellidora) provides ahands-on workshop, Introduction To TheSpreadsheet, designed to acquaint you withthe many home uses of a spreadsheet onthree Thursdays, beginning February 27.

Stay TunedFor more information, including any

fees and registration requirements, pleaserefer to the brochure for the Academy ofLifelong Learning, available at either servicedesk or online at www.shellpoint.net Thereis also a calendar you can print online.Please continue to confirm your class selec-tions in the Weekly Reminder, as any last-minute changes will be posted there or onSPTV. You can register at either servicedesk. I continue to welcome ideas for futurecourses, and I look forward to seeing you atan Academy class soon!

ACADEMIC EXPLORATIONContinued from page 23ACADEMIC EXPLORATIONContinued from page 23

Beginning Wednesday,February 19, Herb Sklar

(Eagles Preserve) will offerPalette Knife Painting.

Please note the class sizewill be limited.

Beginning Wednesday,February 19, Herb Sklar

(Eagles Preserve) will offerPalette Knife Painting.

Please note the class sizewill be limited.


From Big Band to Dixieland

Tickets for all concerts in the Shell Point Concert Series can be purchased at either service desk.

For more information, including the full concert lineup, visit www.shellpoint.org/concerts or call (239) 454-2067.

Shell Point Concert Series Continues with Two Performances in February

Fine & Performing Arts Concert Series

The Glenn MillerOrchestraTuesday, February 4, at 7:30 p.m.The Village Church

The Glenn Miller Orchestra is one of the most popular and sought-after big bands in the world today for both concert and swing dance engage-ments. With its unique jazz sound, the Glenn Miller Orchestra is consideredto be one of the greatest bands of all time.

As a young musician in the late 1920s, Miller toured with several orches-tras and ended up in Los Angeles where he landed a spot in Ben Pollack’sgroup, a band that also included Benny Goodman.

His true success came in 1938 when he formed the Glenn MillerOrchestra with this philosophy: “A band ought to have a sound all of its own.

It ought to have a personal-ity.” He and the Orchestrahad several record-breakingrecordings, including TuxedoJunction, In the Mood,Pennsylvania 6-5000, andChattanooga Choo Choo.

The present Glenn MillerOrchestra was formed in 1956and has been touring consis-tently ever since. The 19 cur-rent members of the Glenn

Miller orchestra hail from all partsof the country. In January 2012, Music Director and male vocalist NickHilscher of Atlanta, Georgia took the helm as Music Director of the Orchestra,which performs an average of 300 shows a year and has toured all 50 states,Canada, Mexico, Europe, South America, and Japan.

Single Tickets $35 *Limited tickets available

Bonus Event

The Barbary CoastDixieland BandFriday, February 28, at 7:30 p.m.The Village Church

Since forming in 1967, The Barbary Coast DixielandBand has played everywhere from the Mississippi paddlewheel boats to the Minnesota State Fair, and even inNagasaki, Japan. This concert is a perennially popular per-formance at Shell Point. Bandleader Dick Peterson, alongwith Russ Peterson, Steve Pikal, Tom Andrews, Jim tenBensel, and Fred Richardson, will have you tapping yourfeet to every note they play. As a complete stage show, notjust a band, these versatile performers swap instruments onstage right before your very eyes – without missing a note!You will quickly discovery why The Barbary CoastDixieland Band has been elected into the Minnesota MusicHall of Fame and is rated among the finest Dixieland bandsin the country.

Single Tickets $15

Concerts and Conversations:

Washington Saxophone QuartetMonday, March 3, at 7 p.m.

SAVE THEDATE

Let the

musicmove you

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

Shell Point Walking ClubSaturday, February 18:00 a.m.Meet at the Island ClockStart the month off right by taking a briskwalk with the Shell PointWalking Club. Enjoy thesounds of the birds, thewarmth of the early morn-ing sunshine, the beautyof the community, andmore! For sign up andmore information, call JimPlummer (Parkwood) at 337-2721 or BobChamberlin (Royal Bonnet) at 454-3917.

ArtFest Fort MyersSaturday, February 19:15 a.m. Island pickup9:25 a.m. Woodlands pickup9:35 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup2:30 p.m. approximate returnCost: $7 (food available on your own)On the first weekend in February, ArtFestenlivens the Fort Myers waterfront withexceptional art, entertainment, and activi-ties. At ArtFest, you’ll discover high-quality,

original art by more than 200 artists. Onlyone in five applicants is accepted as anexhibitor. Whether you’re a new or experi-enced art lover, you’ll find something won-derful to add to your personal collection orto give as a treasured gift. Note: ArtFest is astreet event requiring quite a bit of walking,standing, and crowd maneuvering.

The Garden Society Wednesday, February 511:00 a.m.Oak Room/ WDLSJoin Melissa Bell, a Lee County master gar-dener, for a presentation about “PlantingYour Southwest Florida Spring Vegetablesand Herb Garden.” Melissa 's PowerPointpresentation will show herextensive experience infounding a community gar-den at a local church, grow-ing her own produce fornearby markets, and alsoexhibit her love of herbs. All are invited tolisten to this exquisite presentation.

Market PlaceFriday, February 7, 14, 21, 288:30 a.m.Administration Courtyard/ISStop by the Market Place each Friday morn-ing to stock up on fresh fruits and vegetablesfrom C&J Produce, beautiful handbags byMiche, only the best baked goods from MissSabrina, stylish Jewelry from Origami Owl,a variety of nuts from P&J Nuts, and just somuch more!

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Lunch Outing to Brew Babiesin Cape CoralFriday, Feb 710:30 a.m. Island pickup10:40 a.m. Woodlands pickup10:50 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup1:30 p.m. approximate returnCost: $7.00 (lunch on your own)Brew Babies is one of the loveliest residentdiscoveries of quaint eateries in Southwest

Florida. BrewBabies not onlyhas deliciousfood, but theyalso have a lushand relaxedcourtyard towelcome theirpatrons. Thisplace is so invit-ing that it

makes you smile and want to go in and stayfor a while. Just sign up to see for yourself.Most entree selections are under $13.

Valentine’s Day Wreath Making by JanetFriday, February 72:15 p.m.Social Center/ISCost: $10It’s time to put your crafty gloves on becauseShell Point is having Janet Gravelin,designer and owner o f Wreath Seasons,give a demonstration on how to decorateand create a stunningValentine’s-themedwreath to celebrateFebruary’s lovingholiday. If youwant to leave yourwreath up longer,you will also havethe choice to decorate aspring themed wreath instead. Wreaths anddecorations will be provided.

Information Forum: From Web Presence to Web InfluenceSaturday, February 810:00 a.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLJoin web designer Mike Haber and eventscoordinator Sarah Nadal, both from theShell Point marketing department, for aninformative presentation that will examinehow Shell Point utilizes the internet and

social media to promote the community andestablish itself as an online authority in thefield of senior care. The duo will discuss thepros and cons of the digital world from amarketing perspective, and will provide adetailed review of the newly redesigned res-ident website, www.shellpoint.net.

Saturday DVD: 42 (2013)Saturday, February 82:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLIn 1946, Jackie Robinson is a NegroLeague baseball player who never takesracism lying down. Branch Rickey is a

Major League teamexecutive with abold idea. Rickeyrecruits Robinson tobreak the unspokencolor line as the firstmodern AfricanAmerican MajorLeague player. Asboth anticipate,this proves a major

challenge for Robinson and his fam-ily as they endure unrelenting racist hos-tility, on and off the field, from players andfans alike. As Jackie struggles against hisnature to endure such abuse without com-plaint, he finds allies and hope where heleast expects it.

Flamingo Island Flea Market - and FiddlersSunday, February 912:00 p.m. Island pickup12:10 p.m. Woodlands pickup12:20 p.m. Eagles Preserve pickup5:00 p.m. approximate returnCost: $7 (food on your own)During “season,” Sundays are the day tohead down to Bonita Springs to do somegreat shopping at Flamingo Island Flea mar-ket because, in addition to the extensive selecting of merchandise, they also havefree bluegrass jam sessions from 12 until 4!The musicians come from everywhere andit is always great foot-stomping fun.Flamingo Island has 600 retail spaces, sixrestaurants, and sells just about anythingyou can imagine.

Meet the Shell Point Gift Shop Authors Monday, February 1010:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.Resident Activity Center/ISFrom Insight to Delight – Come meet the

authors behind the sto-ries found at the Shell

Point Gift Shop.You won't wantto miss yourchance to min-gle with intel-lects and

dreamers alike!See page 37 for

more details about this unique event!

Cupcake Wars: Shell Point StyleWednesday, February 1210:45 a.m.Social Center/IS Ever thought aboutcombining icing withtrivia? This month, it ishappening at ShellPoint! Trivia questionswill be asked, butinstead of shouting out the answer, eachteam will illustrate it on a cupcake usingicing and sprinkles. Come and experiencethis wacky, fun, team-building program.Cupcakes and icing will be provided.

Beach DayThursday, February 138:30 a.m. Island pickup8:40 a.m. Woodlands pickup8:50 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup3:00 p.m. approximate returnCost: $16 (ice cream on your own)Treat yourself or your special valentine to anearly present by venturing out for the ever-popular Shell Point Beach Day! Relax andenjoy the spectacular Southwest Floridawinter weather.Bring your ownpersonal beachsupplies andchair. A picniclunch will beprovided and atraditional stopfor ice cream willbe included onthe trip back toShell Point.

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PLACES TO GO, PEOPLE TO MEET, & THINGS TO DOHAPPENINGSPhoto ClubThursday, February 132:15 p.m.Manatee Room/ISWhat a great month for photography! ThePhoto Club meeting will feature a Critics’Wall with the theme: Any Living Thing

(non-human).Bring an 8x10of your mostcreative inter-pretation ofthat idea! It'salso time topick up entry

forms and rules for this year’sPhoto Contest and Show. Which photoswill give you a chance for a ribbon this year?

Veteran’s ClubFriday, February 1410:00 a.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLJoin the Veteran’s Club for their monthlymeeting. Resident, Herb Wilcox (EaglesPreserve) served in the army and served ina civilian capacity. He has been completingresearch on the Spanish American War andhow long the war really was instead of howlong it was documented to be. His speechwill include a PowerPoint presentation.

The Apple Users Group:Cyber SecurityFriday, February 141:30 p.m.Oak Room/WDLCome to ask questions, seek advice, andshare your concerns about the ins and outs

of cyber security on theMac. Guest speakerMarty Shaw willenlighten us aboutiPassword and wewill discuss othersecurity options.Do not miss thislively and informa-

tive discussion aboutcyber security.

Valentine’s Day Dinner Friday, February 144:00 p.m. at the Crystal5:00 p.m. at the Palm GrillEnjoy this day full of lovewith the serenading soundsof fabulous entertain-ment along withthe delicious food atboth the Palm Grilland the Crystal Diningroom. Daniel Klimoskiwill be performing atthe Palm Grill from 5 p.m.to 8 p.m. and Susie Hulcher willprovide entertainment at theCrystal Dining Room from 4 p.m. to7 p.m. With heart balloons flying andthe glimmering colors of pink, red, andwhite, there is no doubt you will be put inthe heart-melting mood of Valentine’s Day!

Star PartySaturday, February 156:30 p.m. Island pickup6:40 p.m. Woodlands pick-up6:50 p.m. Eagles Preserve pickupGolf Course parking lotExperience the beauty of the night sky onthis Saturday evening. From sparkling starsto planets, you have a chance to see it allthrough the many telescopes that will beprovided along with seating to just sit back,relax, and keep your eyes open for a shoot-ing star! Flashlights will also be provided.

Sunday Matinee: Rear Window (1954)Sunday, February 162:30 p.m.Grand CypressRoom/WDLJames Stewart plays aphotographer con-fined to a wheelchairbecause of a brokenleg. He is now boundto his New Yorkapartment andwatches his neighbors through his telephoto

lens. He soon becomes convinced that oneneighbor (Raymond Burr) has killed hiswife. He enlists his girlfriend (Grace Kelly)to investigate. This is one of Hitchcock’sbests.

Songs Lincoln LovedWednesday, February 1912:45 p.m. Social Center/ISIt has been widely acknowledged by Lincolnscholars that Abraham Lincoln was a poeticand sentimental man. Music played a largepart in his everyday life. Suzanne and Jimare musicians who travel all around the

United States and explorenew directions by lookingback into the roots ofAmericana music and lore.They have researched andrecaptured many of the songs

Lincoln loved – songs that affected andshaped him throughout his life. JoinSuzanne and Jim, fulltime entertainers, forthis fun and insightful program of the musicwhich brought pleasure and consolation toone of America’s greatest men.

Southwest Florida Birds with Rachel FriezeThursday, February 202:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLRachel Frieze, a research ecologist forEcostudies Institute, will inform us of thedifferent SouthwestFlorida birds that wesee every day. She hasdone much researchwith the Ding DarlingNational WildlifeRefuge and has con-centrated on theMangrove Cuckoo,including its ecologyand seasonal movements, along with theBrown-headed Nuthatch and the EasternBluebird. Learn about these beautiful crea-tures and how the Southwest Florida cli-mate affects their everyday lives.

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

Computer Club presents Windows 8.1 Features, Part 2 Thursday, February 202:15 p.m.Manatee RoomMike Peterson from Computer Medics will beconcluding a two-part series on Microsoft'snewest operating system. Hear about thelatest Windows features and the directionMicrosoft is heading with their newest oper-ating system.

Conner’s Steak and Seafoodfor Your Dining PleasureFriday, February 215:00 p.m. Island pickup5:10 p.m. Woodlands pickup5:30 p.m. Eagles Preserve pickup8:00 p.m. approximate returnCost: $8 (dinner on your own)

Dinner at Conner’s Steakhouseis bound to be a treat. Connorshas some of the best steaks andfreshest seafood around! Enjoydelicious appetizers, along withthe wood-grilled steaks, chops,

and seafood. A highlight of the menu is theparmesan encrusted Alaskan halibut.Entrées are priced between $11 and $30.Conner’s just might be the finest diningestablishment in Estero.

Resident and Staff Table Tennis TournamentSaturday, February 221:15 p.m.Tarpon Room/ISWhat better way to spend your Saturdayafternoon than to challenge the Shell Pointstaff in a series of table tennis matches. Thisis your chance to show them that you areready to hustle, hit,and never quit. Allskill levels are wel-come to participatein this enjoyabletournament. Comeon out and bring your friends and neighborsas we “paddle” our way past the net to vic-

tory! Tournament style will be determinedwhen registration is complete.

Monday Night Movie:Random Harvest (1942)Monday, February 246:45 p.m.Social Center/ISPaula Smith, played by Greer Garson, is the

secretary of industrialistCharles Rainier, starRonald Colman. She isalso his wife, whichCharles does not know.Shell-shocked duringWorld War I, he doesn’trecall his days as herhusband, John Smith.Advised not to endan-

ger Charles’ fragile mental state, Paula can-not openly reveal her identity. She mustfind other ways to help him remember theirlife together. Random Harvest gatheredseven Academy Award nominations includ-ing Best Picture and Colman as Best Actor.

Library Book TalkTuesday, February 252:15 p.m.Social Center/ISJohn Brannan of RoyalBonnet will review DavaSobel’s Longitude: TheTrue Story of a LoneGenius who Solved theGreatest ScientificProblem of This Time.The author looks at thedramatic 18th century scientific quest tofind a way for ships at sea to accuratelydetermine their longitude. Refreshmentswill be served following the presentation.

Mark Twain ShowThursday, February 272:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLThis Mark Twain show is a little bit blue-grass and a little bit vaudeville as a group oftraveling actors perform their renditions of

several of Twain’s classic stories:The Adventures of TomSawyer, The Adventures ofHuckleberry Finn, TheJumping Frog of CalaverasCounty, The Prince and thePauper, and more! It’s a fun,zany, and a huge attentiongrabber. Song and dance willbe performed along with aspecial banjo appearance!

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A Stitch in Time —30th Annual Naples Quilt ShowSaturday, March 18:30 a.m. Island pickup8:40 a.m. Woodlands pickup8:50 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup2:00 p.m. approximate returnCost: $15 (lunch on your own)Boutique! Auction! Appraisals! Demos!Vendors! The boutique, the charitable auc-tion of member-madesmall quilts, new andantique quilt appraisal,demonstrations, and, ofcourse, shopping in theMerchant's Mall are fea-tures that keep peoplecoming back to this showyear after year. This annualquilt show is an opportunity for members toexhibit their quilts. It is a judged event, giv-ing those entering an opportunity to receivefeedback on the quality of their work. Therewill be a stop for lunch on the way home. Note: Sign up begins February 3.

Bonita Bay SingersThursday, March 67:15 p.m.Village Church/ISMark your calendars for the Bonita BaySingers program, “Sing, Sing, Sing!” Thisgroup is known for their good humor andobvious joy of singing; a wonderful blend ofover 60 voices you do not want to miss.

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Alcoholics Anonymous MeetingThursdays, February 6, 13, 20, and 274:30 p.m.Sabal Room/WDLAlcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship ofmen and woman who share their experi-ence, strength, and hope with each otherthat they may solve their common problemand help others recover from alcoholism.This “open” meeting of AA welcomes thosewho struggle with alcohol as well as thosewho support them. For more information,contact the intergroup phone number 275-5111.

Cancer Support 1-on-1 mentoringThe goal of this resident-led program is toestablish group mentoring connectionsbetween newly diagnosed cancer patientsand cancer survivors. Contact BarbaraMaruchi (Lakewood) at 433–9488.

Caregiver Support Group TherapyTuesdays, February 4 and 18Group 1: 9:15 a.m. Group 2: 10:30 a.m.2nd Floor Educational Room #2Pavilion Rehabilitation Building/ISThis therapeutic group is aimed at helpingresidents deal with issues of being a care-giver for someone with a memory disorder.The resident with a memory disorder maybe cared for in independent living, assistedliving, or skilled nursing. Dr. Nancy Spencerfacilitates the group and can be reached at454-2043. Sign up is required.

Changing Horizons Support GroupMondays, February 3 and 101:30 - 2: 30 p.m.Department of Behavioral Health/ISThis therapeutic group offers coping strate-gies for residents dealing with end-of-life is-sues. Topics of discussion will include: 1)coping with chronic illness, 2) coping withstress of dealing with estate and end-of-lifepaperwork, 3) feelings of isolation/depres-sion/anxiety, and 4) coping with reductionof cognitive abilities that make day to daylife more challenging. This is not a mem-ory support group. It is a group formed tohelp navigate the aging process as gracefullyas possible. Pre-registration is required bycalling Dr. Nancy Spencer at 454-2043 oremailing [email protected].

Diabetes Group AppointmentFriday, February 71:00 p.m.Social Center/ISBoth insulin and non-insulin diabetics areencouraged to attend this meeting. Eachmonthly meeting covers a different topicand includes open discussion.

Healing Journey Grief SupportWednesdays, February 5 , 12, 19, and 262:45 p.m.Hospitality Room/ISHealing Journey is a series of sessions whichexamine the physical, emotional, mental,and spiritual effects of grief. The seriesbegins February 5 and runs through March19. To learn more about this group, callDotty Morrison (Cellana) at 337-4015 orthe church office at 454-2147.

Memory Care GroupsNote - Individual assessment is requiredbefore joining one of the following groups:

Tuesdays, February 4 and 18Group 1: 9:15 a.m. or Group 2: 10:30 a.m. 2nd Floor Educational Room #1Pavilion Rehabilitation Building/IS

Wednesdays, February 5, 12, 19 and 263:00 p.m. 3rd Floor Game Room/Kings Crown

These therapeutic groups are designed toprovide education and support to residents

who have some type of memory disorder.The objectives of the groups are to identifypractical strategies that would help residentsbetter manage their memory loss, addresslong-range planning, and offer an environ-ment that fosters a sense of purpose andheightened self-esteem. The lastWednesday of every month will be facili-tated for the caregiver who already has aloved one attending the Wednesday meet-ings. Kathy Fratrick, L.C.S.W., facilitatesthe group and can be reached at 454-2073.Individual appointments are also available.

Neuropathy Support GroupWednesday, February 1911:00 a.m.Oak Room/WDLThis group provides support and educationopportunities for those dealing with neu-ropathy. Contact Lenny Wodarczyk(Parkwood) at 443-4769.

Parkinson’s Enrichment Group Monday, February 310:15 a.m.Village Church Hospitality Room/ISThe goal of this group is to provide supportand educational opportunities to thoseaffected by Parkinson’s disease as a patient,caregiver, family member, or friend. Eachgroup meeting includes a speaker coveringtopics related to Parkinson’s, as well asgroup discussion and opportunities for emo-tional support. For more information, con-tact Janine Hammond, resident supportservices manager, at 454-2186.

Shell Point C.O.P.D. Support Group Jack Hubbard (Lakewood) leads this inform-ative group to share information amongthose who are oxygen dependent.The groupmeets quarterly; next meeting is April 22.

The Vision Enrichment GroupThe Vision Enrichment Group will beattending the Schepen’s Eye Symposium.The group will resume its regular meetingon March 4. Florence Putman (EaglesPreserve) is the chairperson. For more infor-mation, contact Angie Prichard at 454-2134 or Sandee Weber at 225-2929.

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Come Take a Look!Join us as we tour the new Aquatic

Center. Take a moment to explore thebrand new shower and changing facility,then stroll by the relaxing Jacuzzi and themain recreation pool with its various ameni-ties, including lap lanes, zero entry, andshallow and deep water areas. The therapypool will feature demonstrations on how touse the adaptable water chair to access thepool ramp.

Wellness staff members will be on handto talk with you about the HealthConnections fitness schedule, including ourpopular water exercise classes, and intro-duce you to new Specialty Aquatic classes.Personal Trainers will offer special, dis-counted introduction sessionsfor those residents wanting moreof a one-on-one approach totheir water fitness program.Program Coordinators will shareinformation about poolsidesocials and explain how you andyour court can use the new facil-ity for your entertainment pleas-ure. The Rehab team will offerinformation about the rehabili-tation benefits of aquatic ther-

apy. Swim Mart will be on hand to share thelatest in aquatic fashions and equipment.And Dr. Bruce Becker, an expert in waterfitness, will be available to answer yourquestions about aquatic exercise.Throughout the event, you will have theopportunity to enjoy a refreshing treat andthe sounds of the steel drum as you explorethe new state-of-the-art recreation center.

Special Presentation by Dr. Bruce Becker

Aquatic exercise can be a remarkablyeffective tool for battling high blood pres-sure, obesity, insulin resistance, and otherchronic illnesses. Throughout the past 30years, Dr. Bruce Becker has researched the

positive effects that aquatic exer-cise can have on the human body.His presentation is filled withfact-finding evidence, the manyphysical benefits, as well as thepositive effects on your brain, res-piratory system, and other inter-nal organs. Learn how one canhelp prevent, reverse, or controlchronic disease through aquaticexercise.

Dr. Bruce E. Becker, MS, an

internationally recognized expert in thefield of aquatic therapy, is a clinical profes-sor in the Department of RehabilitationMedicine at the University of Washington,and an adjunct research professor atWashington State University, where hedirects the National Aquatic and SportsMedicine Institute. He has researched, writ-ten, and lectured extensively in the field ofaquatic exercise for more than 30 years andis a frequent speaker at the World AquaticHealth Conference.

Tours11. a.m. – 2 p.m.Aquatic Center/IS

Special Presentation by Dr. Bruce Becker

2:15 – 3 p.m.Social Center/IS

Tours & Special Presentation

Dr. Bruce Becker isan internationallyrecognized expert inthe field of aquatictherapy.

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There are some folks who wouldnever dream of changing fromtheir time-honored Thanksgiving

traditions. But, that was not the case for the41 Shell Point residents who decided tobreak with tradition and enjoy theirThanksgiving celebration aboard theMS Noordam for a tour of various tropi-cal island paradises!

By the time the group docked at thefirst of seven ports, they had spent twodays at sea becoming familiar with theship and one another. While on the ship,residents opted for classes in origami, linedancing, fitness, and gemstones.

Another fun and lively shipboardevent was the daily trivia contests, wherePaul Peterson was able to shine. In fact,Paul was the champion trivia challenge win-ner for five nights out of 12!

Many choose to walk the ship for theirexercise and to ward off unwanted pounds

that often come with cruising. JoyceCrawley chose to walk the 5K breast can-cer walk to support an important cause.

Reading on deck and lounging by thepool were also great ways of enjoying theoutdoors aboard the MS Noordam.

Evenings aboard the ship were also filledwith music. And, twice during the trip, Isingstravel hosted private receptions to show grat-itude for their participants.

When it came time toleave the ship and explorethe islands, we found thatno matter where westopped, nature abounded.It seemed that every islandhad a few types of wildlife

or natural featuresdistinct to theirregion or habitat.Critter examplescould be greenmonkeys, Lorikeet

birds, Scarlet Ibis, 18" starfish, or endan-gered snail and turtle species.

From the topographic and geologicperspective, the group saw beautiful, lushhabitats surrounding a variety of volcanic

formations, desert coastlines, sandy beaches,and, of course, the spectacular Caribbean sea.

One port of call was Roseau, Dominica.Dominica had such friendly and good natured

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Clockwise from top: Lorikeets grooming, a very largestarfish, and the MS Noordam in port.

Thanksgiving AbroadA Holiday at SeaFilled with Relaxationand Exploration

Thanksgiving AbroadA Holiday at SeaFilled with Relaxationand Exploration

people – even in traffic! Larimar is a nat-urally occurring gemstone only found inthe Dominican Republic. It is a light bluestone reminiscent of the color of the greatCaribbean Sea. The island is covered withFrangipani Trees that made the group feellike they were at Shell Point! St. Thomasis known worldwide for its fabulousCaribbean shopping, but also boasts talesof Blackbeard the pirate, offersshipwrecks to explore, and hasbeautiful botanical gardens towander through.

The grand finale port was toHolland America’s own island,Half Moon Cay. The weatherwas wonderful as group mem-bers walked the beach, enjoyed the shade of arented sun “clamshell,” snorkeled, kayaked,enjoyed the island barbecue, or stayed on theship to enjoy the views of flying fish or thepeace and quiet of their own cabins.

New friendships were forgedand island experiences sharedover those twelve days spent onthe MS Noordam. There is noquestion that as the ship left HalfMoon Cay and headed to Fort

Lauderdale, the adventurous Shell Point resi-dents were feeling that a Caribbean cruise wasa perfect venue for allowing them the time torelax, enjoy nature, contemplate, and appre-ciate the many gifts they have in their lives.

Above: What a great looking group.Right: Dotty Rudolph and Prue HarrisBelow: Rich Gordon is the man to spotwildlife.

Above: A local gemstome called Larimar.Below and right: A peacock and two parrots were

among many island birds.

Above: A tour boat heads for ThePitons – volcanic twin peaks in a WorldHeritage Site in St. Lucia. Left: Paul Pe-terson, Trivia Master. Below: ProgramCoordinator Bev Chandley attracted acolorful feathered friend, a Lorikeet.

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Whenever I am troubleshooting issueson a device, there are many tools orresources that I pull from to help discover theproblem. One of those gems is my knowledgeof file extensions. While it may seem overlytechnical, a basic knowledge of these exten-sions can help you as you run into trouble.

A file extension is how a computerdefines how to treat each file that is openedor saved. While some programs use a special-ized file extension, others use more commonextensions for documents, pictures, etc.

One problem that I have run into is theinability to open a scanned document. Mostof the time, this is because the scanned doc-ument is saved as a picture, rather than a

document, causing the computer to treatthe file as an image.

If you have a problem with a documentopening, or not being able to edit the doc-ument as you wish, start by checking the fileextension. Here are some helpful tips to getyou started:1. Locate and select the file by leftclicking on it once.

2. Right click on the file and select“Properties.”

3. To determine the file extension, seethe area that says “Type of File.”If you find a file type on your computer

that is not included in the list above, simplydo a google search for more information. If

you determine that a file type must bechanged in order make edits, click “Save As”when the file is open, and simply select theappropriate file type. If you have any ques-tions you can place a work order by calling454-2190.

Tech Tip: File ExtensionsUnderstanding the Basics and Importance of File Names B Y B R I A N G A I N E Y , T E C H N O L O G Y S E R V I C E S C O O R D I N A T O R

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For reference, the followingare common file extensions:

Pictures: .jpg .bmp .png .tif

Documents: .doc .docx .txt .pdf

Website Files: .html .htm .xml .php

Operating Files: .exe .reg .bin .log

Thursday, March 20 • 7:15 – 8:30 p.m.The Village Church/IS

Shell Point takes great pride in the volunteers that fill the community with colorful layers of complexity. As apeacock is proud of its feathers, so is Shell Point proudof those who create a vibrant community with aplumage full of generosity, dedication, and devotion. Itis with honor that we invite our resident volunteers to anextravagant evening to celebrate the myriad of volunteerservices. Shell Point volunteers will receive a personalletter of invitation from President Peter Dys.

Peacock Pride

Peacock PrideAnnual Shell Point

Volunteer Recognition Event


Q&AFineMark National Bank & Trust Answers Your Personal Banking Questions B Y A N N A S M I T H , M A N A G I N G E X E C U T I V E , F I N E M A R K N A T I O N A L B A N K & T R U S T

Answer: Probate is a court-supervised process for identifyingand gathering the assets of a deceasedperson, paying the decedent’s debts, anddistributing the decedent’s assets to hisor her beneficiaries. Probate requires anattorney in the state of Florida.

Probate assets are those assets thatthe decedent owned in his or her solename at death. If you want to avoid pro-bate, account titling is very important.

For example, a bank account or invest-ment account in the sole name of a dece-dent is a probate asset, but a bank accountor investment account owned by the dece-dent and payable on death to another, orheld jointly with rights of survivorship withanother, is not a probate asset.

Bank and investment accounts in thename of a Revocable Living Trust are notprobate assets.

Many individuals try to avoid probatebecause of the costs and time delays.However, probate has several advantages.Probate ensures that your will is validated

and also provides creditor protection.Creditors only have three months to filea claim against your estate.

Serving Our ClientsYour personal representative is the

individual appointed in your will orassigned by the probate court to admin-ister your estate. The personal represen-tative can be an individual, a bank, ortrust company. FineMark often serves in

this role for our clients. If you have any ques-tions, please feel free to stop by our office onThe Island or call us at (239) 461-5999.

Question: What is probate and why is it so feared?

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

Forensic Investing sounds like an inter-esting title for an investment seminar.This month, our friends at FineMark Bank will onceagain take us on a worthwhile journey as we explorethe hows and whys of a good investment strategy.Using the following definition: “The use of a broadspectrum of science and technology to investigatesomething after the fact,” we will explore how mod-ern investment principles can make us stronger andwiser in this important area of our lives.

This 45-minute presentation will be followed byQ&A. Light refreshments will be served.

The seminar is free; however, seating is limited and reservations arerequired. To reserve your seat, please contact either service desk.

Forensic Investing: CSIClient SensitiveInvestmentsWednesday, February 19

10 a.m. - 11 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL

Presenters: Dennis Landfried, vice presidentprivate wealth advisor of FineMark National

Bank & Trust, and Timothy A. Stephenson, ChFC,executive director of the Legacy Foundation

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2014 Shell Point Resident & Employee Variety Show

Save the date for this entertainingevening that celebrates the manytalents found throughout Shell Point. Thisyear, residents and employees alike will taketo the stage with acts that have beeninspired by the “Main Street of America”–Route 66.

Route 66 began in Chicago andstretched through Missouri, Kansas,Oklahoma, Texas, and Arizona before end-ing in Santa Monica, California. Acts canperform songs representing the states theroute passed through, recite a poem reminis-cent of the joys of long car trips, or performan act that relives the simpler times of sodapop stands, cars with no air conditioning,and the once-a-year family vacation.

Sign up by calling Leslie Brand at454-2057 by April 1. Each act will havefour minutes of fame!

Save the Date!April 29 at 7:15 p.m.Church Auditorium/IS

SPOT AuditionsFriday, February 28 • 4:00 p.m.

Social Center/IS

A SpecialSalute to

ShakespeareFebruary 6 and 20

Get Your Kicks on

SPOT, more formally known as Shell Point’s Own Theater,is holding auditions this month for its next performance.This year SPOT will be play reading and performing a comedy byall-time favorite playwright Fred Carmichael,called, Don’t Mention My Name.

It is full of laughs, mystery, and plenty ofintrigue. If you have a love for the theater andan interest in play reading, then SPOT is justfor you. Familiar faces and newcomers are all encouraged to auditionfor different roles and positions.

SAVE THE DATE: SPOT will perform Don’t Mention My Name in The Village

Church Auditorium at 7:15 p.m. on Thursday, April 10.

also known as the Will Rogers Highway and colloquially known as the MainStreet of America or the Mother Road, was one of the original highways within the U.S. HighwaySystem. Route 66 was established in 1926 — with road signs erected the following year. Thehighway, which became one of the most famous roads in America, originally ran from Chicago,Illinois, through Missouri, Kansas, Oklahoma, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona before ending atSanta Monica, California, covering a total of 2,448 miles.

Theater lovers and play readers will be interested ina special salute to Shakespeare hosted by TheAcademy of Lifelong Learning.

The series begins on Thursday, February 6, with a focuson Tragedies and continues Thursday, February 20, with a lookat a Tragicomedy.

Each course will be presented by Ray Boyce (Rosemont),who studied Shakespeare at Oxford as a part of his ongoingpassion for continuing education. See the Academy article onpage 23 to learn more. The final two sessions of the Shakespeareseries will be presented in March.

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Annual Library Book SaleFebruary 26 & 27 • 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.Library Lounge/Resident Activity Center

The biggest Library book sale is quickly approaching!Come purchase gently used books, including newreleases and classics, as well as DVDs, audio books, andCDs. Come early, because with almost all items pricedat just $1, this sale will be fast-paced!

The sale will take place Wednesday and Thursday,February 26 and 27, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in theLibrary Lounge/Resident Activity Center.

Come meet the authors behind the stories found atthe Shell Point Gift Shop. From mystery to intrigue andeven cook books, you will find a genre to delight any booklover! Authors will be on hand to indulge eager readers of theback stories, the premise, and other interesting details abouttheir books. Authors will personally autograph book purchasesmade at the Gift Shop, also located on The Island. (The GiftShop accepts cash or checks only).In addition to meeting the Gift Shop authors, guests have anopportunity to win a gift certificate redeemable at the Shell PointGift Shop. Several prizes will be given away, but guests must bepresent to win.

You won’t want to miss your chance to mingle with intellectsand dreamers alike!

A house without books is like a room without windows. ~Heinrich Mann

From Insight to Delight

Meet the Shell Point Gift Shop Authors Behind the StoriesMonday, February 10 • 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. • RAC/Island

Library Annual Fund Drive March 5 - 19

Please consider supporting your Shell PointLibrary by contributing a tax-deductible gift.Your support is greatly appreciated and allowsthe Shell Point Library to purchase the latestnew materials, and to operate year round foryour enjoyment. Thank you in advance for yourcontinued support during the fund drive andthroughout the year!

Don’t miss the biggest Librarybook sale to date!

Travel is such good medicine. I feelenergized and alive when exploringand discovering new lands, unknown plantspecimens, and secret gardens.The only solace in returninghome is the opportunity to planmy next adventure. Recently, Ihave begun to believe that theurge to travel is like your eyecolor, something that you inheritfrom your ancestors. Why else dosome families seem perfectly con-tent to remain anchored in theirhometown while others are com-pelled to set sail? Recently,Stanford University genetic scientists claimto have isolated the gene that encouragesthe risky behavior of leaving the safety ofyour home for the uncertainly of travel.

Despite being born in rural Missouri ata time when horses were still used for trans-portation, Clarence Morton became a worldtraveler. Sharing his adventures with mygrandmother, Pauline, they traveled toEurope, the South Pacific, and often to hisfavorite country of Mexico. With her head-scarf firmly in place, Pauline rode shotgunin a convertible Thunderbird on the PanAmerican Highway. From a hotel balconyin Havana, together they witnessed historyin a mountainside battle during the CubanRevolution. Whether as a random strand ofDNA, or as my Muse in the classical sense,Clarence inspired me to travel and truly see.

History does not reveal the thoughts andaspirations of Louis-Antoine de Bougainville’sgrandfather, but we do know that Le Capitainebegan his circumnavigation of the globe for theglory of France in 1766. Bougainville was notthe first to sail around the world; there werefourteen captains and crews before him.However, his was the first expedition accompa-nied by professional naturalists, geographers,and contre les règlements, a woman!Bougainville and his voyage would have beenquickly forgotten except for the plant collectedin Brazil by the ships’ naturalist.

The thorny, woody vine scrambles andmounds up into great heaps. With lush,vibrant colors of purple, fuchsia, lilac, andsalmon, the blooming Bougainvillea plant isunmistakable and unforgettable. While theflowers are small, white, and inconspicuous,we remember Bougainville’s gift to the worldfor the colorful modified leaves known asbracts. In their natural, equatorial habitat,Bougainvillea bloom year round; however, inSouth Florida the best flowering occurs whenday lengths shorten and rainy season endsyielding large flowering displays in the fall,winter, and spring.

Interestingly, just like Louis-Antoinethe man, the Bougainvillea plant has wan-dered the globe and is now found in far flung

corners of the world. On the shore of LakeMaggiore, the temperate town of Locarno,Switzerland, is famous for the beautiful cas-cading displays of Bougainvillea juxtaposedagainst the backdrop of the snowy Alps.The plant can also be found in East Africa,India, the Canary Islands, Australia, NorthAmerica, and the Philippines.

You may have concerns that an arduoussea voyage is required for a fleeting glanceof this Brazilian specimen of great beauty.Au contraire mon frère; upon taking a quickand simple circumnavigation of Shell PointBoulevard via automobile, you will find rowupon row of purple flowers awaiting yourdiscovery.

Bon voyage!


Nature’s NotebookB Y S T E V E M O R T O N ,L A N D S C A P E M A N A G E R

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Bougainvillea plants and their beautiful blooms can be seen throughout Shell Point andfound around the world.


Shell Point Art Show & SaleMarch 14,15, &16

The Woodlands Commons

HOURS:

Friday & Saturday:10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Art in its truest form is a directreflection of its creator, and withso many talented and uniquely differ-ent resident artists at Shell Point, it isno wonder that each Annual Art Showand Sale is different and special. Inregards to the artists represented in thisyear’s show, Karen Hubbard (Lakewood),show coordinator, explains, “Every artistdraws from inspiration, whether it is aspiritual, emotional, or even a physicalmuse. Like a snowflake, no two art formsare alike, and that is why we are soproud to present this annual event.

Each year offers a different experiencefor the beholder, where artist and guestcan come together to enjoy art as itmoves them.”

Artists this year include painters,potters, sculptors, photographers, woodcarvers, stained glass artists, and evenmixed media artists. The event willtake place throughout The WoodlandsCommons from March 14 through16.From a “make your own greeting cardbooth” to surprise giveaways, there willbe something to delight and inspireeven a discerning art critic.

SHELL POINTANNUAL

ART SHOW & SALEPaintings • Pottery • Sculpture Photography • Wood Carvings

Stained Glass • Mixed Media

Creativity, great composition,excellent lighting, the “Wow!factor,” the Decisive Moment – will allbe important when the judging beginsfor this year’s Photo Contest and Show.Which of the categories inspires you?Do you love photographing the tropicalflora and fauna of Shell Point or haveyou traveled to exotic locations? Dopeople’s festive moments bring out yourcamera or do you carefully plan how toreveal someone’s inner being in a por-trait? Is your camera drawn to your petor do you see the world in an abstract way?There are categories for everyone's personalpassion!

If you have shared the excitement of ourPhoto Club’s monthly Critics’ Wall, then youknow this could be the best contest ever!December's talk by Joe Fitzpatrick, “How to

Win A Photo Contest,” challenged andinspired us all.

Beginning February 1, you may pick uprules and entrance forms at either service desk.This year, photos will ONLY be accepted atthe Island Service Desk. Entries may be sub-mitted between February 21 and March 21.

CHANGES TO THIS YEAR’S CONTEST

Please read the rules on the signup sheet carefully, because there aresome changes this year:

1) Because of the overwhelmingnumber of entries last year, each per-son will enter a maximum of 6 photos.Only two photos may be entered in agiven category. All entries will becarefully checked for correct categoryplacement, as well as date limitations.

2) Photographers with numerouspast awards may enter a grouping of six pho-tos on a single theme, to be exhibited in thePhoto Show, and will not be eligible for rib-bons. This year, all entries in this categorywill be reviewed by the Photo Club Boardand must be submitted by March 3 at theIsland Service Desk.

2014 Shell Point Photo Contest & ShowEntries may be submitted between February 21 and March 21B Y D O T T Y M O R R I S O N ( C E L L A N A )


The Shell Point Residents’ Council iscomposed of a dedicated group ofresidents who serve on a volunteer basis torepresent the interests and needs of their fel-low residents living in their courts. The pur-pose of the Residents’ Council is “to facilitatecommunication between residents andadministration of Shell Point on matters ofgeneral concern to the residents, includingconstructive criticism, suggestions and unre-solved problems,” as stated in the Residents’Council Bylaws, which were adopted on

November 3, 1982, and amended andrestated on November 1, 2006.

The Residents’ Council holds regularmonthly meetings, usually on the firstWednesday of each month at 8:45 a.m., inthe Social Center, unless otherwise noted.All Shell Point residents are welcome toattend and hear the issues presented by eachcourt representative, but only the actingcourt representative has the power to discussand vote on issues. Executive managementstaff from Shell Point are also present at these

meetings to provide information and respondto resident issues. From time to time, stafffrom various departments are invited by theCouncil to attend and present informativeupdates on procedures and programs in theirareas of responsibility.

The Council consists of one representa-tive for each court, elected by residents ofthat court from The Island, The Woodlands,Eagles Preserve, Palm Acres, King’s Crown,The Arbor, The Springs, and the Pavilion.A first and second alternate are also elected

RESIDENTS’ COUNCILIntroducing the 2014 Court RepresentativesB Y C I N D Y O ’ G R A D Y , E X E C U T I V E A S S I S T A N T


for each representative to serve, as needed, inthe case of an absence.

The Council serves as the resident gov-erning body to take action on the approval ofsponsorship of proposed programs, such as theUnited Way, Employee Christmas Gift Drive,Library Fund Drive, Bakeless Bake Sale, etc.Each court representative also serves in theimportant role of the main contact for theircourt in the event that a hurricane threatmay lead to an evacuation to the Shell Pointhurricane shelter.

BACK ROW STANDING: L-R: Russell May (Junonia), Lynne Castellano (Sand Dollar), Hal Drake (Cameo), John Schulke (Turban), Don White (Periwinkle), John Bendall (Coquina), Lowell Schulz (Sundial), Janet Medina (Rosemont), Joan Perry (Harbor Court), David Sageser (Arbor), Bill Saunders (King’s Crown), Dick Uhleman (Nautilus), Lee Zenoniani (Lakewood), Ted Rodgers (Palm Acres), Walter Foster (Macoma) and Mary Wilcox (Lucina).

FRONT ROW SEATED: L-R: Gerry Wilson (Cellana), Jerry Ingalls (Eagles Preserve), Megs Singer (Tellidora), Sylvia Chamberlin (Royal Bonnet), Rene Maxwell (Pavilion), Carol Ann Ormes (Parkwood), and Beverly Gredler (The Springs Alternate).

NOT PRESENT: Herb Kallman (The Springs) and Barbara Peterson (Oakmont).

WOMEN’S MINISTRIES BIBLE STUDY Sessions Continue in February To Explore Faith QuestionsB Y A N N B U S H N E L L ( M A C O M A )

In October 2013, the Women’s Ministries Bible Study fea-tured three sessions that encouraged participants withGod’s answers to three difficult faith questions that could cause“missing pieces” in one’s faith. There is stilltime to sign up for the remaining four sessionsin February as the study explores “MissingPieces – Real Hope When Life Doesn’t MakeSense,” by Jennifer Rothschild. The Tuesdaymorning sessions begin on February 4 at 9:45a.m. For registration and workbook, callKaren Chamberlain at 239-491-0804.

THE VILLAGE CHURCHWELCOMES SPECIAL GUEST

GOSPEL SOLOIST Burt Kettinger • February 16

Burt Kettinger, the gospel voice ofMoody Presents (1974-1987) and fea-tured artist of Moody Radio’s Songs in theNight, will be the special guest soloist at TheVillage Church on Sunday, February 16,during the 10:15 a.m. Worship service.

Burt Kettinger’s rich bass/baritone voicehas been a source of comfort and encourage-ment for many years. Be sure to attend thisSunday morning Worship service; you will beinspired by Burt’s ministry in song.

The Village Church and The Academyof Lifelong Learning are teaming upto present Dare to Believe, a biblically-focused women’s weekend filled with impact-ful presentations, meaningful moments ofreflection, and enlightening discussion. Thisconference will provide anentertaining, yet thought-pro-voking study of key female fig-ures who dared to believe anddemonstrated unwavering faithin God. The special guests forthe weekend will be two giftedactresses and communicators,Nan Gurley and Bonnie Keen.

Dare to Believe MusicalFriday, April 4

On Friday evening, April4, Nan and Bonnie will presentWomen Who Dare to Believe,a faith-based musical drama.During the performance, you will see 21women from the Scriptures brought to life as

the talented actresses portray the womenGod used to fulfill the covenant and bring inthe Messiah. With cutting-edge dialogue,original music, and creative interaction withthe audience, this musical will inspire view-ers with the stories of women who dared to

believe and pushed against thepressures and culture of their day.The scarlet thread of hope runsthrough the stories of Rahab,Tamar, Leah and Rachel,Deborah, Esther, Anna, andMary. Like women today, thesewomen knew this was theirhour; this was their moment.Gentlemen are welcome toattend this dynamic perform-ance.

Women’s ConferenceSaturday, April 5On Saturday, April 5,

Nan and Bonnie will lead three sessions onvarious women in the Bible. Session 1 will be

an overview study of Rachel and Leah.Session 2 will be a study of Anna. And ses-sion 3 will be a study of Jochebed, Mother ofMoses, and Mary, Mother of Jesus.

Ticket OptionsFull Conference: $45

Friday Only: $15Saturday Only: $35

Don’t miss this opportunity to studyGod’s Word, enjoy fellowship with otherladies, and be encouraged as a woman of God!To register, pick up a brochure at The VillageChurch or visit www.shellpoint.org/dareto-believe. For all other questions, please call(239) 454-2147.

D A R E T O BELIEVEA Biblically-Focused Weekend for Women

Nan Gurley and Bonnie Keen

Invite your friends to stay at The Guest House at Shell Point, just steps

away from The Village Church! Your guests will love taking advantage of

amenities like the Shell Point Salon and Spa and Shell Point’s brand new

Aquatic Center! Call (239) 454-2123 for rates.

Make It AGirls’ Getaway

Weekend!

April 4–5

Jennifer Rothschild,Bible study teacher



What prompts a successful doctor ofInternal Medicine to uproot his familyof six (including children ages 17, 14, 12,and 10) from a comfortable home in NewYork, to move to one of the poorest coun-tries on the African continent?

At this month’s Global Outreach meet-ing, Dr. Wayne and Suzanne Spronk willgive you their answer. A call to Africa is notnew to the Spronks. In 2005 and 2007, Dr.Spronk worked in the Bongolo Hospital inGabon, where he cared for patients withevery imaginable need.

In the Koutiala Hospital for Womenand Children, known for its eight-year fightagainst infant mortality, Dr. Spronk willhelp establish a new adult medicine pro-gram, for men and women, along with

expanding the educational opportunities ofMali nurses and doctors.

Are you ready for a morning of inspira-tion? Come to the Global Outreach meet-ing in the Hospitality Room of The VillageChurch on Wednesday, February 19, at10:15 a.m. Bring a neighbor and come earlyfor refreshments.

Global Outreach

CALLED TO KOUTIALASpecial Guest Speaker Discusses How He and His FamilyAre Helping Families in Mali and Beyond, DespiteLimited Resources B Y D O T T Y M O R R I S O N ( C E L L A N A )

SeasonofPraise

Sunday, February 23at 6:15 p.m. at The Village Church/IS

Don’t Miss TheAnnie Moses BandThe Annie Moses Band is a family of Juilliard-trained musi-cians and award-winning songwriters. They are universallyacclaimed by critics and audiences alike for their electrifying instru-mental virtuosity and shimmering layered vocals. During theirinaugural visit to Shell Point, they will lead an artistic renaissance

that will inspire all generations in the discipline, beauty, and excite-ment of highly-skilled musicianship.

Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at The Village Churchor online at www.shellpoint.org/seasonofpraise

Presented byThe VillageChurch at Shell PointRetirementCommunity

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In addition to womens services, the KoutialaHospital for Women and Children also providesurgent care, surgery, in-patient care, lab work, apharmacy, and a pediatric center.

Thick Hair is Possible Did you know that it is possible to gain thicker and fuller hair through the use of special cleansingand styling products? It’s true! Moroccan Oil Extra Volume Shampoo andConditioner is a luxury cleansing treatment that produces full and man-ageable hair. Kenra thickening glaze or KenraMousse #17 will boost volume where you need itthe most. Keep the fullness and volume in yourhair with a professional brand hairspray from thesalon. Whereas department store sprays go on wetand make your volume fall flat, professional hairsprays hold in the volume and lock out moistureand humidity. We offer a range of sprays such asVavoom, Kenra, Biolage, and Morrocan Oil in avariety of strengths and aromas.

Walk-Ins Welcome Men and women alike enjoy Linda Yau’s great cuts! She is avail-able Monday through Friday in the Island Salon & Spa. And, infact, Men’s Monday has been discontinued as menenjoy the salon all week long! Linda also acceptsappointments.

B Y R O B Y N C H U R C H , S A L O N & S P A M A N A G E R

Ruth Deuber(Periwinkle)

Stylist Linda Yau

Love is in the air thismonth, and we are cele-brating with a specialoffer! If you purchase a$200 gift certificate forthe Salon & Spa, youwill receive the addedbonus of your choice ofa classic pedicure, ½hour massage, or hair-cut and style for FREE!

Save 10% on all Professional

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February.

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renewal that uses natural anti-oxidants toleave the skin radiant. This skin treatmentis customized with ingredients like Matrixyl3000, the latest in anti-aging ingredients.During this hour-long experience, yourskin will be pampered to reveal bothsmoothing and soothing results.

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