Shell Point LIfe January 2008

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ON TH E CO V E R The entrance to Shell Point is a beacon of light to thoseseeking a fulfilling retirement and a chance to enjoy the beginning of anexciting new chapter in life.

This year marks Shell Point’s40th anniversary and as we begin ayear that will be filled with celebra-tions and events all designedaround this exciting milestone, westart by acknowledging God’s provi-sion for Shell Point and its people. Godtruly is good and we rely on Him as we con-tinue to serve the mission and ministry ofthis organization.

In January, as we cross this milestonethreshold, we will begin our year of celebra-tion with the 40th Anniversary Gala spon-sored by The Legacy Foundation. Thetheme of this year’s Gala is appropriately,“Celebrating 40 Years of God’s Blessing.” Ihope you will join us as we come togetherto take a look back at where we have beenand how far we have come.

Shell Point Life magazine will also joinin the celebration in its own way. For thenext twelve months, we will explore ShellPoint’s history with a different “chapter” ofthe Shell Point story each month. By theend of the year, you will have read a com-plete story of Shell Point’s history as well asnumerous other articles that will relate toour past, present and future. This month,we start out as all things do, in the begin-ning. How did the idea of Shell Point evencome about? So, the first article in our 12-month series will go back to the early daysof the Christian and Missionary Alliance

and to the wellspring for the dreamthat has become a reality. The arti-cles are grouped together in a spe-cial section starting on page 9.

Speaking of new beginnings,other items of interest this month

relate to the New Year, and you don’t wantto miss the opportunity to improve thequality of your life by taking 10 minutes aday to do something positive for yourself orothers. See Rochelle Cherniawski’s articleon page 4.

For others, a new beginning might startwith a spiritual inventory and a desire todevelop a deeper spiritual life. If so, thereare many opportunities this month at TheVillage Church. January is actually animportant month at the church as theykick off their annual Missions Festival, aweeklong series of events designed to high-light God’s work around the world. Theevent begins on January 20 and you willfind the details on page 15.

The Legacy, Dining and HospitalityServices, Resort Services and Activities,Sales, and even our lifelong learning pro-gram, The Academy, will all be involved inplanning events this year that centeraround this special occasion. Make sure youtake advantage of these special programs.

Happy Anniversary Shell Point!

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

Editor Lynn SchneiderArt Director Rich Cerrina

Graphic Designer Wendy Iverson

Staff ContributorsGene McGonigle, Teri Kollath,

Millie Kuehn, Linda Rakos, Randy Woods, Robyn Church, Rachael Dula,

Glenda Stephenson, Carol Cooper, Tom Frackenpohl, Jessica Clark,

Rochelle Cherniawski, Mary Franklin, Elizabeth Brown, Ted Yeatts, Linda Hicks,

Dawn Boren, McKenzie Boren

Resident ContributorsBill Saunders, Bill Lanpher, Anita DeWeese

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

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

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

HAPPY ANNIVERSARYBy Lynn Schneider, Editor

We are all looking forward to theGala on January 11th to celebrate40 great years for Shell Point RetirementCommunity. However, the excitementwill not end there. Several departmentsare working hard to make sure we observethe 40th anniversary all year long.

A 40th anniversary logo will identifyprograms in Shell Point Life, The Academyat Shell Point brochure, and The WeeklyReminder, so make sure to attend these spe-cial programs.

The Academy is planning educationalclasses focused on the 1960s, the history ofThe Christian and Missionary Alliance andeven the space program. Do you rememberthe songs, movies and games from 1968?Well, you will have fun attending movienights, dances and special programs organ-ized to take you back to the year Shell Pointstarted.

Throughout the year, SPTV will alsohave special segments commemorating thehistory of Shell Point. The Village Churchwill also be involved with sermons and dis-cussion groups revolving around 1968 andShell Point.

We hope to see you at all of the events!

CelebratingShell Point’s 40th

All Year LongB Y M A R Y F R A N K L I N ,

R E S O R T S E R V I C E S M A N A G E R

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im Zimmerman and the King’sBrass will be appearing in con-cert at The Village Church at 6:15

p.m. on Sunday, January 6 and at 7:15 p.m. onMonday, January 7, 2008.

Tim Zimmerman and The King’s Brasspresent hymn classics with a contemporary flair.The King’s Brass features three trumpets, threetrombones, a tuba, percussion and keyboards.These instruments blend together to create atime of innovative worship that will be enjoyedby all generations.

Secular and sacred music critics alikeapplaud their concerts as “superb in everyway” and “innovative and well played.”“Truly, an unforgettable experience!”

A New Year’s concert with Tim Zimmermanand The King’s Brass has become a fine tradition

at The Village Church. It will be a pleasure tohost them in concert again this year.

The King’s Brass, formed over two decadesago, is comprised of professional musiciansfrom across the country who desire to use theinstruments they love to lead others in praiseand worship.

The King’s Brass’ original arrangements arefeatured on twelve recordings. Their latest CDon the Summit Record label (www.sum-mitrecords.com) is their Classic Hymns release,featuring organists Diane Bish, Rebecca KleintopOwens and Samuel Metzger with the RuffattiPipe Organ of the Coral Ridge PresbyterianChurch of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida.

Tickets are $5, and available at the door.

THE KING’S BRASSSunday, January 6 — 6:15 p.m.Monday, January 7 — 7:15 p.m.

Mark your calendar to attend

a formal Gala celebration

commemorating the40th Anniversary

of Shell Point.

Celebrating God ’sBlessings onShell Point

40th Anniversary GalaJanuary 11, 2008

Afternoon Seating 2:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.Evening Seating 6:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.

Village Church Auditorium

There will be two seatings. Please indicate which seating you prefer on the invitation reply card you received in the mail. Send it to the Legacy by January 4, 2008.

ATTENTION: Make sure your write your name and address on your reply card in the spaces provided, so that the Legacy can send your tickets to your home.

Do not leave those spaces blank.


Each year after the holidays,millions of people pledgeto undertake the arduous

task, doing what ever it takes, to have a suc-cessful New Year’s resolution.

January feels like the perfect time totake advantage of the opportunity to startfresh. But a few weeks into the New Year,the new and improved you starts to fizzleout. Weight loss programs fall to the way-side. Exercise plans become exhausted. Andyour “can do” attitude takes a siesta. There’salways next year, right? …Not so fast.

Starting right now, it’s time for a freshapproach to improving yourself in the NewYear. Take ten! There are 1,440 minutes in aday. And in just ten minutes, you can findlittle ways to improve your life. Here are afew ideas to get you started:

Boost Your Brain Power: Keeping yourmind active will keep it sharp and strength-en your memory. And it can be a lot of fun.Play cards. Try a crossword. Complete aSudoku. Work on a jigsaw puzzle. Join in agame of Mah-Jongg. Challenge a friend to agame of Scrabble. Take a class at the ShellPoint Academy. There are so many ways toboost your brain power in a quick ten min-utes. Can you think of more?

Soothe Your Soul: Take ten minutes torelax. Enjoy the sounds of nature. Bask in thegolden sunshine. Meditate in prayer. No mat-ter how you find time to relax, you will beglad you did. Some of the benefits of purerelaxation include: lower blood pressure,

decreased anxiety, better sleep, more energy,increased concentration, less headaches andpain, lower cholesterol, and stronger immunesystem response. So enjoy your time of sweetserenity, and the benefits that will follow.

Promote A Healthy Heart: It’s never toolate to start! You can prepare a healthy mealin ten minutes. And even ten minutes ofexercise can be beneficial. So cut up thoseveggies and start walking! Your heart willthank you for it.

Keep In-touch: Staying connected withyour friends and relatives starts to get a littletricky when people live all across the coun-try and throughout the world. Take ten min-utes to make a phone call, write a letter, sendan e-mail, or send a greeting card. Don’t waitfor them to make the first move. It’s the NewYear! It’s time to get back in-touch!

De-clutter Your Life: Ten minutes is all ittakes to clean out your car, un-junk yourjunk drawer, or re-organize a closet. Withone item to de-clutter each day, your homewill be a well organized abode in no time.

Practice Being Green: Most of us areaware of the increasing need to conserveenergy, but few of us are taking action. Forten minutes in the morning, try turning offthe lights. Let that beautiful Florida sunshineflood your home with natural light! Thehealth benefits associated with natural lightwill have you turning off the lights moreoften. You can also separate your recyclables

out from your trash in just ten minutes. Yourefforts will help conserve valuable naturalresources and reduce energy consumption.You CAN do it!

Make A Dinner Date: In ten minutes youcan make plans for a dinner date at theCrystal Dining Room, Palm Grill, or theIsland Café. The return is an hour of excep-tional company, conversation, and cuisine.

Capture Your Thoughts: Jot down yourhopes, dreams, ambitions, fears, and loves.You may just surprise yourself. If you needsomething to write with, Office Max claimsthat you can sharpen 300 pencils in tenminutes!

Hand Out Compliments: Take ten min-utes to stroll around your neighborhood,recognizing friends and neighbors for out-standing accomplishments, fabulous outfits,or just some nice smiles.

Volunteer: There are so many ways to getinvolved in the community. Help a neigh-bor carry groceries. Hold a door. Join a groupor committee. Take ten minutes to talk tothe Shell Point volunteer manager, TeriKollath, and see what opportunities mightbe just right for you.

Do you feel inspired yet? Start your yearoff right, ten minutes at a time, by tryingthese ten tips. Or try coming up with yourown ten minute improvement techniques.Happy New Year!

Take Ten!Not Ready for a Major New Year’s Resolution?Try These Ten Simple 10-minute Pick-Me-Ups

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We asked a few residents if they had any New Year’s Resolutions and here’s what they said:

“Make somebody happy every day!”Irene Lowe (Nautilus)

“Learn how to workthe computer.”

Jean Arndt (Parkwood)

“Sell more for the gift shop.”

Barbara Lowe (Turban)

“Try to be more patient.”Jackie Ormrod (Sand Dollar)


Although you alreadyknow how great it is tobe a resident at Shell Point,there are many people livingin Lee County and beyondwho are not aware of all thebenefits and services thatcan be found at Shell Pointon a daily basis. Therefore,on Thursday, January 31,from 10 am to 3 pm, ShellPoint’s Sales Department ishosting an Open Housesales event to invite thepublic to visit our communi-ty and learn about the greatservices and amenities that

are offered here. This is avery important event for thesales department and willentail the entire communityand feature all three neigh-borhoods.

But to ensure the suc-cess of this event, we needyour help! There are manyareas that could use yourexpertise and knowledge inpromoting the very best ofShell Point. These include“Ask a Resident” volun-teers, volunteers to mantables for the various groupsand clubs, volunteers to

open their areas to the pub-lic such as the Train Room,Stamp Ministry, Art andPottery Studios and more,volunteers to hand out pro-grams and take tickets, andVolunteer Hosts – just toname a few!

Teri Kollath, managerof volunteer services isorganizing the list of volun-teers for this event. Pleasecall Teri at 454-2254 if youare interested in helpingshowcase this great commu-nity to the public. Your helpwill be greatly appreciated!

Jessica Clark, communications specialist in ShellPoint’s marketing department, is in charge of plan-ning the large Open House sales event on January31. Teri Kollath, volunteer services manager will behelping Jessica by lining up resident volunteers tohelp out at the event. Teri has a list of all the volun-teer jobs available. Contact Teri today!

Wanted: Resident Volunteers forJanuary Open House!B Y J E S S I C A C L A R K , C O M M U N I C A T I O N S S P E C I A L I S T

Several Shell Pointstaff members recent-ly attended the artexhibit held by theAlvin A. DubinAlzheimer’s ResourceCenter at the Robb andStucky design center inFort Myers. This annualevent was designed to pro-vide an opportunity toshowcase artwork createdby individuals with mem-ory loss or impairment andto show the profound ben-eficial effects that paintingand other forms of artistic expression canhave for individuals with Alzheimer’s.

According to Dotty St. Amand, theexecutive director for the non-profitagency, money raised at the event throughthe sale of the artwork goes to benefit theeducational programs provided by theCenter to individuals throughout LeeCounty.

“We were very pleased to representShell Point at this event,” said Dr. NancySpencer, of the behavioral health depart-ment at Shell Point. “Many of our residentshave continued to live productive and ful-filling lives following a diagnosis of the dis-ease and it is our desire to assist them in anyway possible to this end. Creative expres-sion such as painting is just one of many

positive methods that can be used to aid inexpressing and dealing with one’s feelingsduring this difficult time.”

Brush Strokes From The Soul is heldeach year in November and this is theeleventh year for this annual event.

Brush Strokes From The Soul

Dubin Center board members Lou Pontius,Archie Hayward with Dotty St. Amand

Artist Rosemary Lovegrove enjoys the freedom ofexpression that painting has provided her as shehas grown older. Rosemary gave a demonstrationat the art show and created a beautiful waterscene to add to the auction of artwork to benefitthe Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center.

Shell Point staff members, Kathy Hannon, Dr. Nancy Spencer, Darlene Coulombe, and Lynn Schneider (far right) with Alvin A. DubinAlzheimer’s Resource Center executive director, Dotty St. Amand


Shell Point Retirement Communityrecently opened its latest model

in the community’s new neighborhood ofEagles Preserve at Shell Point.

Shell Point hired local interior decoratorCandace Brocato-Carlson, of CB DesignStudio, to design the interior of the residence,which features an eclectic theme with a decid-edly tropical twist.

This traditional one-bedroom with den islocated on the first floor of the Egret buildingin Eagles Preserve and overlooks the 13thfairway of the Shell Point Golf Club. In addi-tion to the fairway and lake views of the golfcourse, a buffer of native trees and landscap-ing provides the real tropical look that influ-enced the design of the home.

“I took one look at that view and knewthat I would have to incorporate tropical styleinto the design,” said Brocato-Carlson.

“The various shades of green outside everywindow were my inspiration. I wanted to bringtogether a timeless design that felt like it couldhave evolved over several years,” she said.“Consequently, I focused on classic, tradition-al upholstered furniture paired with an eclecticmix of oriental and bamboo curio cabinets,armoires, and tables that are reminiscent ofantiques. The tropical theme was introducedthrough the use of bamboo inspired accessoriesand small hand-painted occasional pieces.These items could easily be reworked downthe road and the core furnishings could beaccented in a completely different theme.”

Brocato-Carlson carried the tropical look

throughout the home beginning outside inthe front entry courtyard where a dark rattanbistro table and matching chairs create aninviting spot for a cup of coffee with themorning paper. Inside, a gracious foyer createsa sophisticated entrance with sage greenwalls, creamy white trim, a trey ceiling withrecessed lighting, and 16x16 tile floor set onthe diagonal. A long hall table with glazedfinish, heavily turned legs, and a curved crossbar holds elegant torch lamps and a leaf traywith faux rust finish. The focal point is a pairof tropical palm prints in bamboo frames.Underfoot is a brown Oriental rug with bur-gundy, gold, and green accents.

Turning to the right, you enter the din-

ing room, which also has a painted sage greentrey ceiling with recessed lighting as well as astately chandelier with bamboo accents. Thebay window offers an outdoor view and lightis controlled by 2-inch wood blinds in thesame color as the trim. A strung bamboovalance above the blinds adds a touch of tex-ture and style which is repeated in the warmbrown circular rug from Egypt.

The dining table features a round glasstop with beveled edge on top of a wroughtiron and wicker base accompanied by fourwicker and rattan armchairs. The nearby buf-fet is hand painted with a distressed glaze fin-ish and is topped with a multi-stripe runner.Tropical prints complete the room.

A Tropical TreasureShell Point Opens New Model with Interior Design by Candace Brocato-Carlson

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“I took one look at that view and knew that I would haveto incorporate tropical style into the design of this home,” saidBrocato-Carlson.

The den is designed to be used as either ahome office or as a quiet space for reading orwatching television on a wall mounted flatpanel screen. Comfortable seating is providedby a leather chair and ottoman, plus rattanwingback chairs, which are drawn up to askirted table topped with a striped silk table-cloth. Rattan ladders provide display rungs formagazines and make a comfortable animalprint throw just an arm’s reach away.


The kitchen is the perfect blend of styleand convenience with brown and blackspeckled granite countertops and backsplash-es, white raised panel cabinets with whitehardware, a double stainless steel sink, andwhite GE appliances with a flat top stove,microwave, side-by-side refrigerator withwater in door, and dishwasher. A double lightchandelier hangs over the counter bar whichfeatures black leather barstools so that guestscan sit and visit when the host is preparingdinner.

The living room is a mix of tropical andtraditional in various shades of taupe, tan,green, and cream with accents of burgundyand black. The plush upholstered sofa featuresa muted strip that picks up the colors of theroom and provides an enticing background.The sofa is flanked on either side by uphol-stered armchairs that feature a muted palmleaf print in gold and tan. The floor is coveredin 4-inch plank bamboo in a natural finishand topped off with a hand-hooked area rug.The Asian-influenced glass and wood curiocabinet beside the sofa houses books andaccessories. Dark wood side tables with glasstops add to the tropical design and a five-armpalm leaf ceiling fan with a burnished umberfinish circles slowly overhead. The rattandetailing on the large armoire add texturesand drama to the room which is highlightedby a variety of green plants and palms.

Just off the living room is an expansivescreened lanai which runs the length of thehome and overlooks the scenic golf and lakeviews of the Shell Point Golf Club. This areabrings the outdoors in with West Indies-stylerattan furniture covered in plush cushionsand anchored by a versatile tan sisal rug.

The tropical theme continues in themaster bedroom where a rattan and brassqueen-sized bed commands center stageabove plush carpeting. The comforter andassorted throw pillows on the bed feature thesame colors found throughout the rest of thehome, but this time they are muted to softpinks, taupe, and cream. Candlestick lampswith hand painted shades sit on the bedsidetables. An upholstered chair provides a com-fortable place to sit and read or to just enjoythe view.

The master bath offers an oversizedshower, white marble vanity with two sinks,white cabinets, and a large linen closet.

The den is designed to be used as either ahome office or as a quiet space for reading orwatching television on a wall mounted flatpanel screen. Comfortable seating is providedby a leather chair and ottoman, plus rattan

wingback chairs, which are drawn up to askirted table topped with a striped silk table-cloth. Rattan ladders provide display rungsfor magazines and make a comfortable animalprint throw just an arm’s reach away.

Nearby are the powder room and a laun-dry closet which features a stacked washerand dryer.

Although the residences of EaglesPreserve are located in multi-residentialbuildings, one of the most popular features ofthis particular architectural design is theenclosed garages that are available withalmost all of the units.

“This has been a popular feature for us,”said Mike Davis, director of sales. “Sales ofthe Eagles Preserve neighborhood were briskand the community was almost sold-outbefore construction even started back in2004. Now that the construction is complete,all of the residents have been moving in andgetting settled. A couple of the units thatwere originally pre-sold recently becameavailable when the previous depositors hadtrouble selling their homes. We currentlyhave 13 units remaining in the neighbor-hood, which is comprised of 10 buildings fora total of 110 units.”

“We decided to create a model to giveprospective residents an opportunity to seewhat Eagles Preserve was all about.”

The model in Eagles Preserve atShell Point is open Monday throughFriday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by spe-cial appointment on weekends. ShellPoint currently has six models availablefor viewing throughout the communitywhich features three neighborhoods:The Island, The Woodlands, and EaglesPreserve. The decorated models vary insize including a studio; one-bedroom;one-bedroom with den; two-bedroom;and three-bedroom executive. If youhave friends visiting, you can schedulean appointment for them to tour amodel, by calling the Welcome Centerat 239-466-1131 or 1-800-780-1131.

The Pavilion Auxiliary always offersa valuable presentation to the res-idents of Shell Point to begin theirAnnual Meeting. This year’s presenta-tion is personally valuable as the presen-ter is our very own Dr. Roger Hirchak.

The number of ways you may havemet Dr. Hirchak is a key testament tothe vital role he plays as V.P. of MedicalServices at Shell Point RetirementCommunity.

You may have seen him at hisWednesday afternoon procedure clinic forremoval of skin lesions. He may havebeen the physician who treated you if youhave had a medical trauma and needed x-rays or suturing.

He oversees the Behavioral Healthdepartment of the two full and one parttime psychologists as well as a licensedsocial worker. He oversees the Pharmacy.He oversees all of the contracted physi-cians you may see at the Arbor MedicalCenter. He also serves as the MedicalDirector for the Larsen Pavilion and asthe Medical Director for hospice services.

In addition, any staff who areinjured at work will probably first see Dr.Hirchak for initial examination.

He is in the unique position to notonly recognize but also to take the lead inintegrated health care for the residents ofShell Point.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hearhim discuss the health care services avail-able at Shell Point to treat your mind,body and spirit. The Pavilion AuxillaryAnnual Meeting is Monday, January 9,at 1:15 p.m. in the Church Auditorium.

The PavilionAuxiliary WelcomesDr. Roger Hirchak at

Annual Meeting

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One of the things that draws manyof our residents to the Shell Point

Community is the certainty that they willreceive superb healthcare when needed.Knowing that to be the case, we are espe-cially proud to recognize Carol Clark, ourown advanced registered nurse practitionerwho received a doctorate degree in educa-tion on December 15, 2007, officially mak-ing her Dr. Carol Clark, EdD, ARNP.

Carol was awarded the doctorate degreefrom Ball State University in Muncie, Indianaas a result of intensive studies and the comple-tion of a dissertation on diabetes management.

In talking with Carol, it is obvious that herhood and diploma not only represent a deepcommitment to her own education, but theimportance that she places on continuing edu-cation in general and the respect she has for theprocess of lifelong learning. In fact, prior tocoming to Florida to work as an ARNP, Carol’scareer was actually based in academia.

Carol is a teacher at heart. She beganteaching at Indiana Wesleyan University intheir Baccalaureate Nursing program in1989. Soon thereafter, she was speaking at aconference on Advanced Directives inLong-term Care where Peter Dys, ShellPoint president and conference attendee,was impressed by her expertise and profes-sional knowledge and recommended her as apotential board member to the chairman ofShell Point’s Board of Directors. Her pas-sion, expertise, and Christian andMissionary Alliance background made her agreat fit and she was invited by the chair-man to serve on the board in 1992, whereshe was a welcomed addition.

After several years of teaching, itbecame apparent to Carol that if she wasgoing to remain in nursing education, sheneeded to pursue further education herself.Her passion was gerontology; however, thiswas not considered to be a popular field atthe time, but Carol began the somewhatdaunting task of customizing her courseworkso she could focus on this topic. She fulfilledthe pre-requisites for her doctorate at BallState University and Indiana Universityand in the process completed requirementsfor her Advanced Registered NursePractitioners certificate (ARNP).

In 2001, with the pre-requisites behindher, Carol officially entered the doctoralprogram. She journeyed alongside a numberof other educators and administrators, all

pursuing a doctorate in education, butCarol’s was unique in that it was gearedtoward medicine and nursing. It was aroundthis time that Carol was asked to consider aposition as a full-time nurse practitioner atthe Alliance Community for RetirementLiving (ACRL) in DeLand, Florida. Movingto Florida would provide a wonderful oppor-tunity to work in the field of her interest,gerontology, but it created a dilemma interms of completing her doctorate. The uni-versity staff at Ball University supported herdecision to move and worked with Carol todesign a long-distance program that wouldallow her to continue her studies and com-plete her doctorate, traveling some anddoing extensive course work on-line.

Carol began working at ACRL inAugust of 2002 and, less than a year later,was asked to join the Shell Point team inJanuary 2003. Shell Point turned out to bethe perfect location for working on her the-sis. Because of her interest in both geriatricsand diabetes, Carol chose nursing and dia-betes for the topic of her thesis. Sheresearched married couples between the agesof 60 and 70, one of whom had Type IIDiabetes, to determine how education

impacts behavior. Though itmay seem obvious, patientsthat truly understand therisks, are more likely to altertheir behavior. This under-scores the importance of

creating a learning environment where thepatient and family can ask questions, makemistakes, and have repeated reinforcementas necessary. She concluded that including aspouse or other family members in the edu-cational process increases understanding andsupport and therefore the likelihood that theprescribed plan will be followed.

Carol stays up on the latest research andinterprets it in the context of the geriatricenvironment. That keeps her busy. Shecares deeply about everything and she wantsto make a difference in the lives of everyoneshe touches. This is evident to everyonearound her including her peers and co-work-ers. According to Dr. David Nesselroade,“Carol is a very special person…one of themost caring persons with whom I have everworked. She identifies deeply with the con-cerns of the residents.”

Carol Clark is definitely a blessing toShell Point and its residents. Peter Dys,president of the community, summed it upwell, “Carol is to be congratulated. Hercommitment to excellence and her servantheart are an example for us all. It is becauseof her and others like her that Shell Point isa leader in the field of long-term care.”

Carol Clark RecognizedARNP Earns Educational DoctorateB Y G L E N D A S T E P H E N S O N A N D L Y N N S C H N E I D E R

“Get over the idea that only children shouldspend their time in study. Be a student so longas you still have something to learn, and thiswill mean all your life.” — Henry L. Doherty

Dr. Carol Clark is awarded herdoctorate degree in educationfrom Ball State University onDecember 15, 2007.

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SHELL POINT CELEBRATES

40 YEARSO F E X C E L L E N C E

To celebrate the 40th Anniversary, Shell Point revisits its past in this special section

about the community’s history.


As a ministry of The Christian and Missionary Alliance,the vision for Shell Point Village finds its genesis deeplyrooted in the foundational goals of the church.

Founded by Dr.Albert BenjaminSimpson in 1887,The Christian andMissionary Alliancewas actually thecombination of tworelated movements:the ChristianAlliance and theE v a n g e l i c a lM i s s i o n a r yAlliance. These twoorganizations werebegun by Simpsonto serve the purpos-es of God by first providing a union and fellowship forbelievers and, subsequently, by spreading the Gospel.The Christian and Missionary Alliance emerged fromthese beginnings to become a worldwide denominationwith a heart for Jesus Christ and a focus on missions andevangelism.

Hundreds of Christian workers traveled to the far cornersof the world to carry the good news of Jesus Christ. In justa few decades, The Christian and Missionary Alliancebecame well known for its tireless efforts to evangelizethe world.

CHAPTER ONEA FOUNDATION ROOTED IN THE CHURCH

The unique location of Shell Point Retirement Community and its array of servicesand facilities are of interest and intrigue to nearly all who visit the community. Understandably , those who come to know Shell Point are often interested inknowing how the property was acquired and developed. As well as how theconcept of how the Lifecare Community became a reality. Shell Point Life will

present the entire Shell Point history, one chapter per month, during 2008.

THE HISTORY OF SHELL POINT

The first graduating class of the Missionary Training Institute ofthe Christian and Missionary Alliance in 1894-1895.


Vast numbers of individuals entered the mission field inthe early 1920s and 1930s at great personal sacrifice.There was a growing awareness that many of these mis-sionaries would need support in their retirement.Managers of The Christian and Missionary Alliance dis-played their concern to provide such a ministry amongChristians of retirement age.

Dr. Nathan Bailey’s Vision

In 1960, Dr. Nathan Bailey was elected by the GeneralCouncil to serve as the sixth president of The Christianand Missionary Alliance following the retirement of Dr.Harry Turner. A well-known Christian leader in both theUnited States and Canada, Nathan Bailey was born andraised in Wilmington, Delaware. He graduated fromNyack College in New York in1931 and served his first pastoratein Matoon, Illinois, after which hespent 26 years of ministry inCanada as a pastor and districtsuperintendent.

A visionary, Dr. Bailey was philo-sophical in his approach to life andfirmly committed to the ideals ofThe Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA). Duringhis term as president, one of his top priorities was the edu-cation and training of Alliance workers. Tremendousgrowth in education occurred within the Alliance duringhis tenure as president.

This gracious, generous spiritualleader may be the individual mostdirectly responsible for the existenceof Shell Point Village.

In the beginning, Bailey’s involvementwas significant in that the philosophi-cal and financial support from churchheadquarters could not have beenmade without his approval. However,it was during Shell Point’s most tryingtime of financial crisis in the 1970s,that Dr. Bailey’s involvement becamecrucial.

As the chief executive officer of thesponsoring church, his support wasoften questioned, and his wisdom waschallenged by some associates. His

investment of prayer and managerial support cannot beunderestimated.

It all began early in his administration. As the leader ofthe denomination, Dr. Bailey received an invitation toparticipate in the 1961 White House Conference onAging to which he sent an Alliance representative. Fromthe report he received, Nathan Bailey saw the need forthe Alliance, as a major church organization, to have astrong, helpful, and spiritual presence in the future min-istry to the aged. Dr. Bailey was also profoundly aware ofthe emerging need of aging Alliance workers. From thisawareness came a vision to serve the senior population.Shell Point Village was the culmination of that vision.

The Alliance was already involved with a small numberof retirement facilities around the country, including theAlliance Home of Deland, Florida; the Alliance Home ofCarlisle, Pennsylvania; and the Glendale MissionaryColony in Glendale, California. Dr. Bailey believed thatthe need for retirement communities would increase overthe next few decades and was inspired to build a new com-munity that would capture the essence of what a vibrant,ministry-driven retirement was all about.

Bailey saw retirement not as an end but as somethingmore productive and positive—a beginning. To build acommunity with this focus would require not only thebacking of the Alliance but also a commitment to qualityand excellence. Dr. Bailey was determined that the nextventure would be a crown jewel of a retirement facilitythat would show the country the positive aspects of aging.

Dr. Bailey was convinced that with the spiritual andfinancial strength of the C&MA behind this effort, thecommunity would thrive and set an example of qualityand excellence for others to follow.

Leading the executive group of the denomination, Dr.Bailey envisioned the construction of a retirement com-munity for Alliance workers, including missionaries andministers. This community was to serve not only retiredmen and women of the C&MA but those of the largerChristian community as well. And in keeping with thefocus of spreading the Gospel, Shell Point could also serveas a ministry to all retirees.

The following year, the idea for the retirement centertook hold. The board of managers of the C&MA began toinvestigate possible sites. Providentially, a large parcel ofland had been offered at no cost to the Alliance throughthe efforts of the pastor of an Alliance church located inFort Myers, Florida. With this in mind, the board of man-agers focused its attention on Southwest Florida. �

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

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you.

Matthew 28:19–20


Albert Simpson was thethird son and fourth child

of James Simpson, Jr.,and Janet Clark. His family’sstrict Calvinistic Scottish Presby-terian and Puritan backgroundformed Albert’s view of his spirit-ual standing. It sent him search-ing until he apparently had toseek his doctor’s advice as ayouth. Albert was also undoubt-edly exposed to solid Christianclassics, as were many in the spir-itual traditions of the time. It isknown that he read Marshall’sGospel Mystery of Salvation(1692), which brought the 15-year-old youth to a balanced un-derstanding of salvation andChristian holiness.

One influence on Simpson’smissionary fervor may have beenRev. John Geddie. In 1847, Ged-die went to the New Hebrides inthe South Pacific as a missionary;reportedly a whole island turnedto Christ under his ministry. TheGeddie memorial in Prince Ed-ward Island says, “When he ar-rived in 1848, there were no

Christians; when he leftin 1872, there were noheathen.”

After finishing highschool, Albert taught fora while to earn moneyto enter Knox Collegeat the University of To-ronto. At age 21, hegraduated and receivedcalls to two churches.One was a small ruralcongregation, the otherthe large Knox Presby-terian Church in Hamil-ton, Ontario. He wrest-led between these calls,finally choosing KnoxPresbyterian so Godcould use him as widely

as possible. After eight years ofhighly successful ministry and theaddition of 750 new churchmembers, it was said “He was se-cond to none in eloquence andability and success in his minis-try.”

In December 1873, Simpsonwas called to the pulpit of thelargest Presbyterian church inLouisville, Kentucky, the Chest-nut Street Presbyterian Church.There he joined city-wide evan-gelistic endeavors which openedhis eyes to a more active evangel-istic ministry of his own.

A letter written by Simpson’sfather in 1877 to a nephew speaksof his two sons, Howard andAlbert:

In response to your request Iwill give you a brief account of ourfamily. My two oldest sons as youare aware are Ministers of the Gos-pel. Howard is in the City of Madi-son, Indiana and Albert is in Louis-ville, Kentucky. Both are well pro-vided for with regard to the things ofthis world…I trust they are both la-boring faithfully and successfully.Albert indeed is killing himself withhard labor having established mis-sion stations through the whole Citywhich has a population of 150,000and 30,000 of who go to no place ofworship. His own Congregation hasdoubled since he went to it threeyears ago.

After five years and reachinga plateau of ministry in Louisville,Albert was called to New YorkCity to pastor the ThirteenthStreet Presbyterian Church.There he was drawn to the mass-es of immigrant population; in-deed, he found a mission field athis door. After leading 100 or soItalian immigrants to faith inChrist, his congregation suggest-

ed that they might find anotherchurch to attend. Simpson decid-ed then that God was calling him“to a different work” and he left tobegin his ministry to the masses inNew York.

God’s call on Simpson’s liferesulted in a twofold vision. First,the message of the fullness ofChrist and its centrality of Christin doctrine was his Biblical mes-sage. This became what he calledthe Fourfold Gospel: Jesus Christour Savior, Sanctified, Healer,and Coming King.

Simpson attributed the term,Fourfold Gospel, to a suggestion

of the Holy Spirit at the openingof the 1890 convention at theNew York Gospel Tabernacle.This formulation has been usedby the Assemblies of God as wellas the Four Square churches.

Second, a vision of a lost andperishing world compelled Simp-son to send his first missionaryevangelistic teams to the Congo.Simpson’s belief and strategy werethat Spirit filled people living aChrist like life become active ser-vants. The outcome of these twin

How The Christian andMissionary Alliance Began

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Christian and Missionary Alliance Founder

Albert SImpson at 17.

Albert and his wife.

Albert B. Simpson(1843-1919)

Born: 12-15-1843Prince Edward Island, Canada

Died: 10-29-1919Nyack, New York

Buried: Nyack College, New York


visions was the development ofhis Christ centered message andthe extension of his local church’sministry into what has becometoday the Christian and Mission-ary Alliance (C&MA).

For Simpson, the ministrywas all encompassing. He wrote

once about how he was being di-vinely led in development of hislocal church ministry:

He is showing us the plan for aChristian church that is much morethan an association of congenialfriends to listen once a week to an in-tellectual discourse and musical en-tertainment; but rather a church thatcan be at once the mother and homeof every form of help and blessingwhich Jesus came to give to lost andsuffering men, the birthplace and thehome of souls, the fountain of heal-ing and cleansing, the shelteringhome for the orphan and distressed,the school for the culture and trainingof God’s children.

On another occasion, in aquite similar tone, Simpson wrote:

“We should aim to bring all thework of God within the sphere of thechurch of Christ. There is room notonly for the worship of God, theteaching of sacred truth and theevangelization of the lost, but also forevery phase of practical philanthropyand usefulness. There may be, inperfect keeping with the simple orderand dignity of the church of God, themost aggressive work for the massesand the widest welcome for everyclass of sinful men; the ministry ofhealing for the sick and suffering ad-ministered in the name of Jesus; themost complete provision for charita-ble relief; industrial training and so-

cial elevation for the degraded class-es; workshops for the unemployed;homes for the orphaned; shelter forthe homeless; missions for the hea-then; and every agency needed tomake the church of God the light ofthe world and mother of the sufferingand lost. May the Lord help us yet torealize the vision, and present at Hisown blessed coming His own fairbride and her multitudes of children.”

But as socially minded asthese statements sound, Simpsonnurtured a deep passion for theevangelization of earth in his ear-ly followers. He said,

“It is not merely the conversionof many souls, or even of wholenations; but it is the publication ofthe gospel equally, fairly and speedi-ly, to all the people and nations onthe face of the earth during the pres-ent generation of living men; so thateveryone may have the opportunityof salvation, and the Bride of Christmay be gathered in from all nations,tribes and tongues, the fullness of theGentiles brought in, and the wayfully prepared for the Lord’s return.”

In his powerful hymn, “TheMissionary Cry,” he wrote,

The Master’s coming drawethnear. The Son of Man will soonappear, His Kingdom is at hand. Butere that glorious day can be, TheGospel of the Kingdom, we Mustpreach in every land.

In bringing about the birth ofthe C&MA, Simpson was notseeking a denomination, but atool for world evangelization. Hesaw his mission’s organization asthe Lord’s way of hastening Hisown speedy return. Hence his cryto “equally, fairly and speedily”take the Gospel to all the peoplesof the earth. Then the end wouldcome and the King would receivehis own. The often reported anec-dote involving a reporter from theNew York Journal clearly showshis anticipation of the SecondComing and how to hasten it.

The reporter asked Dr.Simpson, “Do you know whenthe Lord is coming?”

“Yes,” he replied, “and I willtell you if you promise to print justwhat I say, references and all.”

The reporter’s poised note-book gave the ready promise.

“Then put this down: ‘Thisgospel of the kingdom shall bepreached in all the world for awitness unto the nations andthen shall the end come.’ Mat-thew 24:14. Have you written thereference?”

“Yes, what more?”“Nothing more.”The reporter lowered his

pencil and said, “Do you mean tosay that you believe that whenthe Gospel is preached to all thenations that Jesus will return?”

“Just that.”“I think I begin to see the

daylight,” answered the reporter.“I see the motivation and the mo-tive power in this movement.”

“Then,” Simpson said, “yousee more than some of the doctorsof divinity.”

This spirit of seeking thelost propelled the Alliance intoleadership in world missions.The belief that evangelizationcould hasten the Second Com-ing fired a passion. In its earliestdays this passion consumed itsleadership at national and localchurch levels.

While Simpson was alive, hemaintained a close hand on thepurposes and actions of the move-ment, his movement. In the yearssince his death in 1919, theC&MA moved from a move-ment formed in the ministry of asingle individual to what manycall a “missionary denomination.”

Many regret the passing of asingle vision movement to a mul-ti-visioned organized churchbody. But the roots of many de-nominational-like activities arefound in Simpson’s own multi-vi-

sioned approach to his ministry inNew York City.

Healing homes with their fo-cus on spiritual renewal and pray-er for the sick residents may beviewed as perhaps a short termversion of our modern nursinghomes and retirement centers.

His expanded vision for aneducational system from highschool through a university wascertainly the precursor of the fivecolleges with graduate divisionsand three seminaries in the USand Canadian churches of theC&MA.

The nearly 25% of US mem-bership in ethnic congregations,speaking as many as 19 languageson a Sunday morning wouldmake his heart leap with joy.

Certainly the developmentagency, CAMA Services, servingin several countries, doubtlessmatches the heartbeat of Simpson’svision of a local church ministry.

A military chaplaincy effortwell beyond the US Armed Serv-ices’ expectation for a small de-nomination has been markedwith remarkable leadership byC&MA chaplains.

A triennial youth convoca-tion with more than 7,000 youththat focuses on evangelism anddeeper life of youth people chal-lenges them with calls to Christ-ian ministries and builds a pool ofrecruits for church ministries. Ashe said, “There is room not onlyfor the worship of God, the teach-ing of sacred truth and the evan-gelization of the lost, but also forevery phase of practical philan-thropy and usefulness.”

Thomas B. Townsend, pioneer mis-sionary to Congo. circa 1894

Albert Simpson

R. A. Jaffray - helped start missionsall over China and southeast Asia inthe early 1900s...one of our mostfamous and influential missionaries.


About The Christian andMissionary Alliance

The Christian and Missionary Allianceis a 118-year-old missions denominationheadquartered in Colorado Springs,Colorado, with over 2,000 churchesattended by more than 420,000 peo-ple in the United States.

The Alliance has churches in all 50states in the United States. Onequarter of these congregations areintercultural, attracting immigrantsand minority groups with strong cul-tural heritages. Services are conduct-ed each Sunday in 19 different lan-guages. Affiliated institutions includefour colleges, a seminary, four retire-ment centers, and twodevelopment/investment

organizations.

What Is The AllianceDoing Overseas?

Beginning in 1884, with a five-memberteam in the Congo, the C&MA has sinceexpanded to a worldwide ministry with morethan 800 international workers in 58 nationsand churches in 81 countries and territories.

Although the emphasis of the organiza-tion has been establishing churches amongunreached people groups and responsive pop-ulations worldwide, the C&MA is involvedalso in many types of specialized missionssuch as communications, medical work,translation, and relief and development aid.

While most workers come from theUnited States, others are sent and support-ed by the Alliance Church body in Canadaand other nations. Many of the overseasnational churches belong to The AllianceWorld Fellowship, a fraternal group with 3million members in more than 40 nations.

Alliance LeadershipDr. Gary M. Benedict, is the 11th presi-

dent of The Christian and MissionaryAlliance in the United States. His four-year term began August 1, 2005.

Benedict is known for his commitmentto building relationships. "I'm the kind of

guy who brings peo-ple together," hesaid. "My job is tomove people totheir God-givenpurposes." Benedictsees his election tothe C&MA presi-dency as the con-vergence point ofhis life experiences.

A Minnesotanative, Benedict

graduated from IowaState University inAmes with a degree

in mechanical engineering. In 1972 hegraduated from St. Paul Bible College(now Crown College) with a degree inmissions. After pastoring churches inNebraska and Wisconsin, Benedictreturned to Crown College toserve as director of developmentfrom 1982 to 1988. In 1989 hewas elected superintendent of theNorthwestern District of theC&MA.

He became the 13th president of CrownCollege in 1997, having received an hon-orary doctor of divinity degree from NyackCollege in New York. During his eightyears as president, enrollment at Crownincreased by 60 percent.

In 2004, Benedict was elected corporatevice president for the U.S. C&MA. He waschosen to serve as president of The Allianceduring General Council in Cincinnati,Ohio. "I love The Alliance," says Benedict."God has given us a message and a mandate.Our central message is Jesus and Jesus only.The outflow of that is missions."

Shell Point and The Christian and

Missionary AllianceShell Point is one of the four retirement

communities affiliated with the C&MA.Shell Point was founded in 1968 as a non-profit ministry of the Christian andMissionary Alliance Foundation and servesmore than 2,000 residents. Shell Point’smission is dedicated to God and the care ofHis people by providing a broad continuumof quality residential alternatives and serv-ices, designed to enhance the independ-ence and dignity of its residents throughspiritual, social, recreational and physicalprograms.

Located in the heart of The Island atShell Point is The Village Church. TheVillage Church opened its doors in 1970as a member of The Christian andMissionary Alliance (C&MA).Itsprominence at the community’s centersymbolizes the importance of our spirituallife in the hearts and minds of Shell Pointresidents and community members.

The congregation is comprised ofpeople from diverse backgrounds. Thismix includes Shell Point residents,employees, and individuals from thecommunity. During the winter season,attendance reaches nearly 600.

The Village Church provides avariety of special events such as

missions festivals, Christmas and Easterservices, special guest speakers, and asacred concert series featuringnationally known Christian artists.Ministries include Bible studies, prayertimes, small groups, and a bereavementsupport group.

The Village Church at Shell Point

The C&MA Today

Dr. Gary M. Benedict, 11thpresident of The Christian and Missionary Alliance.

“We believe that theheart of God is for allpeople to have anopportunity torespond to the love ofJesus Christ.”

– Alliance missionary in Southeast Asia

Against All OddsYYeess,, iitt’’ss ttiimmee aaggaaiinn for the International Festival of Missions, oneof the most important annual events sponsored by The VillageChurch. Flags of the nations and artifacts from around the worldwill turn the church into an international gathering place as we wel-come guests and host events all week long.

The theme for the week is AGAINST ALL ODDS. In these daysof political instability, violence and religious persecution, men andwomen who commit their lives to take the love of Jesus to unstableareas of the world are working Against All Odds, yet going with faithin the living Christ who can transform lives of all people everywhere.

All Shell Point residents are invited to attend the events of theweek, to catch the flavor of life in another country, to better under-stand the varied cultures of our world, and to appreciate the chal-lenges faced by people who have chosen to put down roots amongthose in another part of the globe.

During the week of January 20-27 we welcome Dr. BobFetherlin, of the C&MA; Joel Bubna from Mali, West Africa; andJohn Schleh from the Domincan Republic. They will take us totheir countries through sight and sound. Sunday worship services onJanuary 20th and January 27th, as well as special events throughoutthe week, will feature these international guests.

Events of the Week

MMiissssiioonnss FFeessttiivvaall 22000088 wwiillll bbeeggiinn oonn Sunday morn-ing, January 20th, with a festive worship celebration featuringthe Moody Symphonic Band, conducted by David Gauger II,of the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and guest speaker,Dr. Bob Fetherlin.

Founded in 1970, the Moody Symphonic Band is com-prised of more than 40 qualified students from the Institute’sundergraduate division. Their repetoire includes band andorchestral concert music as well as hymn and gospel songarrangements of both traditional and contemporary style.

Some of the events of the week-long festival include a programMonday evening, January 21st at 7:30 p.m., featuring the music ofMiguel Cruz and Carol and Gordon Bleich from First BaptistChurch in Naples, along with interviews with the guests participat-ing during the week.

An informative panel discussion is planned for Tuesday morn-ing, January 22nd at 9:30 a.m., in the Grand Cypress Room.

Elin Bubna will be speaking Wednesday morning January 23rd,at 9:15 a.m. in the Hospitality Room of the church.

Both John Schleh and Joel Bubna will be giving visual presenta-tions in the church on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7:15 p.m.

Friday Highlight

A highlight of the week will be on Friday, January 25th at 7:15p.m. in The Village Church. Come see a special dramatic presenta-tion written and directed by Gordon Cathey of Lucina with SaraFricke of Coconut Creek and narrated by Charles Shepson ofSundial. The guest speakers will have a part, portraying the themeof the week, “Against All Odds.” There will also be special music byShell Point residents.

About the Speakers

DR. BOB FETHERLINThe keynote speaker for both Sunday services is Dr. Bob

Fetherlin, vice president for International Ministries of theChristian and Missionary Alliance. Bob who, withhis wife Esther, served for 10 years as missionaries inMali, West Africa, now oversees the worldwide mis-sionary outreach of the Alliance and gives leadershipto the 47 C&MA missionary teams throughout theworld. Travels have taken him to remote areas ofIraq and Central Asia and to the cities of Thailand,

China, Turkey, and Peru, to name just a few. Bob’s presentations willprovide up-to-date news of God’s work around the world.

JOHN SCHLEH John Schleh, coming from Santo Domingo,

Dominican Republic is eager to relate how God hashelped to establish the Encounter Church in thecountry’s capital. The city church which was estab-lished in 2000 and led by John is now completely inthe hands of Pastor Dioris and other Dominicans andLatin American laity. John envisions retirees from North Americabecoming involved in short-term projects with the church in theDominican Republic.

JOEL BUBNARepresenting Mali and the newest project there, the Hospital

for Women and Children in Koutiala, Joel Bubna with his wife, Elinand two daughters, will bring first-hand news ofthe exciting things happening in that sub-Saharancountry. We’ll hear how Dr. Dan and MarcyNesselroade and their team are caring for thephysical and spiritual needs of women and chil-dren in that Muslim country. In addition we’lllearn how the missionaries who come from

Canada, Holland, Chile, the United States and Germany are work-ing together with Malien churches in their missionary efforts.

For more information about Missions Festival please contact theVillage Church at 454-2147 for a detailed schedule of events.

January 20-27

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Mac Users GroupThursday, January 3 — 1:15 p.m.Manatee Room/IsMike Peterson will be the presenter for thisfirst meeting of 2008. Mike will speak onthe latest news with Google. We will alsohave an election of officers.

“The Wizard of Oz” by the Baillie PlayersThursday, January 3 — 3:15 p.m.Church Auditorium/IS Welcome the talented Martin family backto Shell Point asthey present amatinee perform-ance sure to enter-tain and delight!Gloria Martin(daughter) portrays Dorothy while Milner(son), Dottie (mom) and Buren (dad) playthe roles of the other 15 characters in thisfun, fast-paced version of The Wizard of Oz.Don’t miss this cabaret rendition of thewell-known musical.

DVD Surround Sound ConcertSunday, January 6 — 3:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDL A DVD of the Vienna Philharmonic per-forming their traditional concert of Strausswaltzes and polkas from the Musikverein inVienna to celebrate the New Year.

Tim Zimmerman and The King’s Brass ConcertSunday, January 6 — 6:15 p.m.Monday, January 7 — 7:15 p.m.The Village Church/ISTim Zimmerman and The King’s Brass will

perform classic hymn arrangements with acontemporary flair by blending theirvariety of brass instruments and key-boards for an uplifting and innovative

worship experince. Tickets $5.

Dinner Outing: PastabilitiesTuesday, January 85:00 p.m. Court pickup8:00 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $4.00 (dinner on your own) Right down the road is a popular ShellPointers’ dining destination knownfor, you guessed it, pasta! Join usas we dine on home-cookedItalian favorites at this distinctiverestaurant. Sign up quickly for thismuch-requested trip.

Annual Meeting PresentationThe Pavilion AuxiliaryWednesday, January 9 — 1:15 p.m.Church Auditorium/ISGuest speaker Dr. Roger Hirchak will dis-cuss the integrated health care servicesavailable to treat your mind, body and spir-it right here at Shell Point. You may stayfor the Auxiliary annual meeting whichfollows.

Shore Birding Wednesday, January 97:30 a.m. Court pickup12:30 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $5.00Bunche Beach is the premier spot inSouthwest Florida to find wintering shore-birds. Join resident guides for a short beachwalk. Then to Ding Darling to add wadingbirds and White Pelicans to our list whichcould total 50 species. Bring your binocu-lars and wear shoes that can get wet.

Shell Point Photo ClubThursday, January 102:15 p.m.Manatee Room / ISWe will kick off the New Year with a program featuring all-time favorite35mm slides shot by club members.

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Virtual BowlingThursday, January 102:15 p.m.Resident Activity Center/ISIf you like bowling, then you’ll love virtualbowling! This fun activity that combines thesocial fun of bowling with amazing technolo-gy is back. You will go through the motionsof bowling and then watch your bowling ballhead for the pins on the television screen infront of you. No skill or experience isrequired (but you should be prepared to havea very good time.) Bring a friend and join inon the fun that’s gaining popularity in adultcommunities across the nation.

Shell Point 40th Anniversary Gala –Celebrating God’s Blessings on Shell PointFriday, January 11Village Church Auditorium/ISAfternoon Seating: 2:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m.Evening Seating: 6:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m.The Gala program will include a historicaloverview of the past 40 years in photos andvideo, the classic sounds of the Glenn MillerOrchestra, and desserts and coffee.

Information Forum —How to Take BetterPhotos with ANYCameraSaturday, January 12

10:00 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDLA two-part presentation on better photog-raphy techniques with ANY type camera,and how to use the features of digital cam-eras. H. J. Saunders and R. L. Caron’s pres-entation in a previous year was one of ourbest received Forums, and are back by pop-ular request. We call this year’s presenta-tion, “Photography-102.” Whether you area beginning photographer or experienced,this presentation and Q&A is a must.

Cape Coral Festival of the ArtsSaturday, January 1211:00 a.m. Court Pickup3:00 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $6.00 More than 280 artisans, crafts people andentertainers will be located on both sides ofCape Coral Parkway from Cape CoralStreet to Vincennes for this annual festival.Enjoy browsing, watching the entertain-ment and sampling the many food offerings.

Saturday DVD: Amazing GraceSaturday, January 122:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDL Based on a true story, this historical dramastarring Ioan Gruffudd tells the story ofWilliam Wilberforce, an 18th-centuryEnglish politician who fought for the aboli-tion of slavery. Despite staunch opposition,Wilberforce waged an aggressive campaignusing boycotts, petitions and slogans.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey CircusSunday, January 132:30 p.m. Court pickup9:00 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $28.00 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey rollsinto Germain Arena with Boom A Ring, anaction-packed circus spectacular where theenergy burstsout of the ring,into the audi-ence andbounces backto electrify theRingling Bros.performers. Shell Point circus-goers willenjoy an up-close and personal experienceas they sit just feet away from beautifulwhite tigers, majestic Asian elephants andthrilling acrobats from around the world!

Jennifer Rose in ConcertMonday, January 147:00 p.m.Grand Cypress/WDLWelcome back this memorable performerwith an angelic voice as she presents aConcert of Appalachian Music. Jenniferwill win your heart with her serious andhumorous historical facts about the music.Don’t miss this evening of great music andfun.

Lunch and Naples Museum of Art Tuesday, January 159:30 a.m. Court Pickup3:00 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $38.00 (lunch included)Experience “The Mouse House,” the namethat was affectionately given to Olga

Hirshhorn’s diminu-tive, art-packed housein Washington, D.C.Her collection includeswork by Picasso, Dali,Matisse, Calder andmany other great 20thcentury artists. TheMouse House presents

an enlightening look at the ties between acollector and artists, and recreates some ofthe atmosphere of Hirshhorn’s “MouseHouse.” Before our guided tour, we willenjoy lunch at The Dome.

Alpha 2008 Opening NightTuesday, January 155:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.Grand Cypress Rm/WDLRegistration required, call 454-2147Come learn about ALPHA, an 11-weekDVD course that teaches basic Christianity.Kick-off the 2008 course with a buffet sup-per, then view the introductory DVD. Atthe conclusion you’ll have opportunity todecide if this 11-week, Tuesday evening din-ner and DVD course is for you. Registrationis required, please RSVP by Thursday,January 10th. See page 27 for more details.

Meet & GreetWednesday, January 165:00 p.m.Palm Grill/WDLThis Meet & Greet will be hosted by ShellPoint management. Enjoy an offering ofhors d’oeuvres and chat with friends whileresident pianist Pat Specht plays. Be sureto make plans to enjoy dinner with friendsat the Palm Grill afterward.

Beach DayThursday, January 178:30 a.m. Court pickup3:30 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $15.00 (ice cream on your own)Pack up your beach gear and prepare yourtaste buds for another barbeque on ourfavorite beach at Delnor Wiggins StatePark in Naples. Just bring along your beachgear and we’ll provide the rest. This tripends on a sweet note with a stop at TheRoyal Scoop ice cream shop.

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Kayak Trek: Mangrove TourFriday, January 189:45 a.m. Orientation10:00 a.m. Depart from Beach/IS 11:30 a.m. Approximate returnCost: $25.00 ($35.00 if renting a kayak)Don’t miss this adventure as we join KayakExcursions for a tour of the mangrovesdesigned with beginners in mind. We’lldepart from the Shell Point beach and pad-dle up the canal and into the mangroves onthe western and north-western side of theIsland. Expect to see wildlife like neverbefore as you glide gently and silentlythrough the water atop your safe sit-on-topstyle kayak.

North-by-Northwest TravelogueFriday, January 1812:30 p.m. Court Pickup4:30 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $44.00 Join us for an afternoon at the BroadwayPalm Dinner Theater for a lunch buffet andtravelogue presented by northwest nativeGray Warriner. This insightful and person-al journey will take you into the steamingdome of Mt. Saint Helens and the ancientforests of the Pacific Northwest. We willalso visit Seattle, the San Juan Islands,North Cascade Islands and enjoy a hot airballoon ride over beautiful rolling wheat-fields. All proceeds of this event go toHabitat for Humanity and ECHO.

Shell Point ArtistsFriday, January 18 — 2:15 p.m.Tarpon Room/ ISCome See Watercolors at Sea! Phil Hilton,Rosemont resident and well-known artistwill give a Power Point presentation of hismethods in teaching the art of water color-ing to passengers aboard cruise ships. Themeeting is open to all interested persons,artists or not, and a door prize will beawarded to one of the lucky attendees.

The World Famous Lippizaner Stallions Saturday, January 1912:00 p.m. Court pickup6:00 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $24.00It’s not necessary to be a horse lover toenjoy the skill and beauty of the “TheDancing White Stallions.” This breathtak-

ing presentation at Germain Arena willfeature many of the traditional movementsand exercises presented at the renownedSpanish Riding School of Vienna. Gather afew friends, leave the driving to us andcatch this amazing show!

Missions Festival 2008Sunday, January 20Morning ServiceVillage ChurchJoin us as we kick off Missions Festival 2008with a festive worship celebration featuringthe Moody Symphonic Band. See page 15for additional information on the eventsplanned for the week of January 20-27.

CD Surround Sound ConcertSunday, January 20 — 3:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDL A CD concert: Presenting the organ musicof Widor, Toccatta from Symphony #5played by Peter Hurford. Mozart’s PianoConcerto #10 for 2 Pianos played by TheAcadamy of St.Martin in the Fields withAlfred Brendel, Pianist. The Concert willconclude with Mozart’s Concerto for Fluteand Harp featuring Rampal as the flutist andleading the English Chamber Orchestra.

Babcock RanchMonday, January 218:00 a.m. Court Pickup4:00 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $22.00 (lunch on your own)Join us for a 90 minute bus eco-tourthrough the massive Cresent B Ranch andTelegraph Cypress Swamp in Punta Gorda.Experienced guides offer in-depth descrip-tions of birds, animals, plants, and the cat-tle and horses that are raised on the ranch.We will also have the opportunity to seepanthers, bison, alligators, and many otheranimals living in Southwest Florida. Enjoyyour lunch at Cracker Barrel on the returntrip to Shell Point.

Library Book TalkMonday, January 21 — 2:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Rm/WDLJim Hooper of Lucina willdiscuss John Gresham’s“The Innocent Man.”Refreshments will beserved. Please notechange to the usual dayand time.

Dessert & Coffee with John ChapmanMonday, January 21 — 7:00 p.m.Grand Cypress/WDLCost: $4.00Join friends and neighbors for an after din-ner treat including brownies and blondies

ala mode! While youindulge your sweettooth, pianist JohnChapman will enter-tain playing everyone’smost loved songs from

the 40s, 50s and Broadway. Whether youcome to sing-a-long or just listen you’ll besure to leave smiling.

Beach Cat Lunch Trip: To Useppa IslandWednesday, January 2310:00 a.m. Board boat at Macoma dock4:30 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $30.00 (lunch on your own)Enjoy a boat ride to the exclusive island ofUseppa for a lunch you won’t soon forget.Rich in tradition, this private island is cer-tain to be a delightful destination. Afterlunch, we will enjoy a tour of the Island’smuseum.

Scandinavian NightThursday, January 24Dining: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.Entertainment: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.Crystal Dining Room/ISWe’ll be celebrating Dining Room ManagerJames Beck’s Scandinavian heritage on thisspecial night at the Crystal. Enjoy a smor-gasbord of Swedish, Norwegian and Danishdelights complemented by authentic music.Along with the Crystal’s dessert buffet, thisis an event sure to satisfy even the hungriestViking!

Organ Concert with Karl ColeFriday, January 252:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.Woodlands Commons/WDLWe are pleased to have the talented Mr.Cole return to Shell Point. His abilities andstyle are first rate. With over fifty years ofexperience performing on theatre organs, weare sure to be entertained as he performspopular and semi-classical tunes. Don’t missthis truly great entertainer and musician.

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

Walking required

EVENTS • PROGRAMS • PARTIES • MOVIES • OUTINGS • EXCURSIONS

Dinner Outing: BonefishMonday, January 284:00 p.m. Court Pickup7:00 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $5.00 (dinner on your own)At Bonefish Grill, you can delight in thewide variety of fish selections from aroundthe globe. Bonefish is known for having thefreshest fish to select from, such as Atlanticsalmon, rainbow trout, snapper, Gulfgrouper, ahi tuna, jumbo sea scallops,Atlantic swordfish, Chilean sea bass, andlobster tails. Bonefish also offers a wideselection of dishes from center cut FiletMignon and pork tenderloin to freshly pre-pared pasta and chicken dishes. Entreesrange from $15 to $25.

Movie Night: Oliver!Monday, January 287:15 p.m.Social Center/ISOur year-long celebration of Shell Point’s40th Anniversary continues with the win-ner of the 1968 Oscar for Best Picture.Director Carol Reed’s lively musical adap-tation of Charles Dickens’s classic tale starsMark Lester as the titular orphan whoescapes the workhouse and is taken underthe wing of wily pickpocket Fagin (RonMoody). Befriended by the crafty ArtfulDodger (Jack Wild) and resented by thebrutish Bill Sikes (Oliver Reed), Olivernavigates his way through 19th centuryLondon in this highly touted film.

Entertainer Damaris Peters PikePerforms “Thanks for the Memories:A Visit with Dolores Hope”Wednesday, January 302:15 p.m.Social Center/ISLocal actress Damaris Peters Pike portraysthe wife of American legend, Bob Hope, inthis original one-woman drama thatincludes songs from the first half of the20th century. She chats informally aboutBob’s rise from Vaudeville to Hollywoodand his amazing contribution to the mili-tary. She is sure to keep us entertained withhumor and inspiration.

MARK YOUR CALENDARThe following activities are planned by a variety of groups. All Shell Point residents are welcome to attend.

Check your current Weekly Reminder or watch SPTV for locations and/or changes.

SUNDAY9:15 Christian Life Studies9:00 Christian Studies (WDL)10:15 Morning Worship1:15 Mixed Golf League3:00 CD or DVD Surround (Jan. 6, 20)6:15 Evening Service

MONDAY8:45 Lap Robes (Jan. 7, 21)9:15 Billiards9:15 Pottery10:30 Disciple Men’s Bible Study1:00 Mah-Jongg (Sabal Room, Commons)1:15 Advanced Table Tennis1:15 Scrabble1:15 Shuffleboard1:15 Tone Chimes 2:00 Beading Club 2:00 New Resident Introduction3:00 Bible Study (Arbor)7:00 Pinochle7:00 Duplicate Bridge

TUESDAY8:15 Women’s Golf League9:15 Painting Class9:15 Stamp Project12:45 Intro to Duplicate Bridge1:00 Mixed Progressive Pairs Bridge

1:45 The Rollicking Recorderists6:45 Hymn Sing (Jan. 8)

WEDNESDAY7:45 Men’s Bible Study8:45 Resident Council (Jan. 2)9:00-12:00 Geraci Travel9:15 Watercolor Group9:45 Ladies Bible Study10:15 Fishing Club (Jan. 30)11:00 Computer Q & A/WD (Jan. 16)11:15 Computer Q & A /IS (Jan. 2)11:15 Let’s Talk About Movies (Jan. 9)1:00 Chess1:15 Table Tennis2:00 Spanish Club (Jan. 23, 30)2:15 Huggie Hearts2:15 Knitter’s Anonymous (Jan. 16)2:30 Jazz ‘N Stuff 3:00 Bible Study (King’s Crown)5:45 Village Church Choir Rehearsal7:15 Bible Study & Prayer

THURSDAY8:00 Men’s Golf League9:00 Paddler’s Club/IS 9:30 Current Events Group10:15 Online Investors (Jan. 17)1:00 Spanish Club (Jan. 17, 24, 31)1:15 Mac User Club (Jan. 3)

1:15 SPOT Play Readers (Jan. 3, 17)1:15 Mah-Jongg (Library Lounge, RAC)1:45 The Shield (Jan. 24)2:00 Mended Hearts (Jan. 24)2:15 Computer Club (Jan. 17)2:15 Handwork (Jan. 10, 24)7:00 Trailblazers Bible Study

FRIDAY8:00 Intrepid Bike Riders (Jan. 11, 25)9:15 Stamp Project10:15 Genealogy (Jan. 11) 10:15 Inquiring Minds11:15 Fit & Healthy (Jan. 18, 25)1:00 Mixed Progressive Pairs Bridge1:15 Quilters1:15 Table Tennis (Jan. 4, 11, 25)1:30 Vespers (Arbor)2:45 Vespers (KC)3:15 Ballroom Dancing 3:15 Great Decisions (Jan. 4, 11)6:45 Game Night

SATURDAY8:00 Adopt-a-Road (Jan. 19)9:00 Coffee Social9:45 Bridge Supervised Play 10:00 Information Forum (Jan.12)1:00 Chess7:00 Duplicate Bridge

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Boating attire

Scandinavian Night at the Crystal Room


The Crystal Room offers an extensivebuffet at lunch and dinner Mondaythrough Saturday. Three entrees, four veg-etables and starches, homemade soup, alarge salad bar and dessert display are stan-dard fare. The dessert buffet offers a choiceof many tempting sweets as well as reduced

calorie selections. Lunch each day features alighter fare entrée. At dinner nightly, youwill also find an exhibition cooking or carv-ing station with popular items such as stir fryand hand carved turkey. We invite you tojoin us for a wonderful Sunday brunch. Startoff with breakfast selections that mayinclude: eggs Benedict, egg casseroles, pan-cakes, bacon, smoked salmon and freshlybaked breakfast pastries. Or you can go rightto the hot buffet and have hand-carved meatalong with the additional selection ofentrees and four vegetables. Don’t forget thesalad bar and dessert buffet! The cost for allof these dining options is just $9.95 forlunch, $13.95 for dinner and $16.75 for thecomplete Sunday brunch. Choice of bever-

age is also included with the meal. Residents can enjoy these delicious meals

prepared and served at the Crystal Room bytaking advantage of the Dining Passport Plan.Using your Passport Plan allows you to pur-chase meals at any dining venue with up to a30% discount off the menu price and offers theconvenient flexibility to use it at the Crystal,The Palm Grill, The Promenade Café and theIsland Café. The Passport Plan allows you toprepay a set dollar amount and simply use thecard to pay for your meals until the dollar bal-ance is gone, or the time limit expires.

The Crystal Room is open Mondaythrough Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. SundayBrunch is 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Scandinavian Night at the Crystal Room

Thursday, January 24Dining: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Entertainment: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

We’ll be celebrating dining room manager James Beck’s Scandinavianheritage on this special night at the Crystal. Enjoy a smorgasbord of Swedish,Norwegian and Danish delights complemented by authentic music. Themenu will start off with Swedish Yellow Pea Soup, followed with a traditionalNorwegian “Smorrebrod” sandwich Station, cold Danish dilled shrimp,Norwegian salmon, and Swedish spareribs, Norwegian cod, and Swedishmeatballs. The entrées will be accompanied by side dishes such as Danishscalloped potatoes with three cheeses and Danish red cabbage.

Along with the Crystal’s daily dessert buffet, you will find some tradi-tional Scandinavian Desserts.See you there!

This is an event sure to satisfy even the

hungriest Viking!

Swedish Meatballs

JanuaryDining EventsHead to the Crystal for

Sunday Brunch


The casually elegant setting of the PalmGrill offers lunch and dinner five daysa week. There are numerous house favoriteson the menu, as well as Chef Joel’s Choiceof the Day and the new Petite Gourmetitems (for dinner only) for smaller appetites.

The Palm Grill lunch menu continuesto offer favorites like the Premium PalmBurger and Reuben; but also features newitems like the Portobello MushroomSandwich, Scallops and Pasta, Goat CheeseSalad and Mozzarella Salad.

For dinner you can still choose the pop-

ular Filet Mignon andAtlantic Salmon, or you cantry one of the new entreés,like the Tilapia Piccata,Grilled Swordfish with afresh key lime dill butter,Top Sirloin with a blue cheese sauce orShrimp and Scallop Scampi.

The ambience, food quality and serviceall help to provide an excellent diningexperience. It is a great setting for yournext special occasion. Tom Irwin, thePalm Grill Manager, and Chef Joel can

assist you in planning a spe-cial birthday or anniversarycelebration.

Don’t forget about theBlue Plate Special, a greatvalue on a great meal offered

everyday at lunch. Enjoy this great deal withthe additional benefit of the Passport Plan.

For your added convenience you cancall 454-2059 to place a take out order andhave dinner or lunch prepared for you toenjoy while eliminating the stress of cook-ing and cleaning.

Tuesday – SaturdayLunch: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Dinner: 4 – 8 p.m.

New Menu Items at The Palm Grill

Joanne and Harold Bratt frequently enjoy the dailyBlue Plate Special at the PalmGrill in The Woodlands. Here they enjoy the turkey and dressing with green beansalmondine.

The Blue Plate special was originallyintroduced for the summer season, but dueto its popularity, the Blue Plate Special hasbeen extended into the spring.

If you have not tried the Blue Plate –here’s your opportunity to enjoy a value-priced lunch in the casual ambiance of thePalm Grill!

The Blue Plate Special is offered daily

on Tuesday throughSaturday, for lunchonly, at the value price ofjust $7.75. This specialincludes the entrée, beverage of choice, ascoop of ice cream for dessert, and the gra-tuity! The special changes daily and offersa wide variety of entrées. So stop by forlunch at the Palm Grill.

Only $7.75All inclusive!

Meatloaf, quiche and fruit, and French dip sandwichare some of the planned entrées.

Al SlickersDirector of Hospitality Services at Shell PointDear Al:

This is just a short note to congratulate you for the

outstanding quality of our recent dining experience at the

Palm Grill.Joanne and I think that the Blue Plate Special

offered each day for lunch has been extraordinary, and we

are not solely thinking of the affordable price. The presenta-

tion is beautiful, almost without exception, day in and day

out. The quality of the food and its preparation are nothing

short of exceptional. Chef Joel presents a lot of variety over

the course of a week and the product is, to be honest,

always of gourmet quality. We think this may be the best

luncheon deal in Southwest Florida.In addition, our compliments for the outstanding

service Tom Irwin and the wait staff always provide.Sincerely,

Harold Bratt, Parkwood

Palm Grill Satisfies

Blue Plate Special Continues into Season

Dealing with the loss of a loved one isnever easy and is often unexpected.When organizing funeral plans, it may seemoverwhelming to imagine notifying familyand friends. At the same time, Shell Point res-idents are such a tight-knit group of peoplethat it is often appropriate to inform theentire community. But, with so much tokeep a handle on during this difficult time,adding more to the process may seem difficult.

Shell Point Television (SPTV) hasbecome one of the main tools for communica-tion here at Shell Point during the past twoyears, and it has become the major method forconveying information about the communityand its residents and activities. As such, resi-dents use SPTV to receive a great deal of theinformation that they need on a daily basisincluding news and announcements, activi-ties, the daily menus, and much more.

A couple of the more serious types ofinformation that come through SPTVare death and memorial announce-ments. It is always a somber timewhen someone from our com-munity passes away andmany residents want to beaware of this informationas soon as possible so thatthey can show support tothe spouse or family thatremains. Cards and let-ters can be very meaning-ful and helpful during thisdifficult time and can providea great deal of comfort to agrieving spouse or family mem-

ber. But for residents to be able to respond inthis compassionate manner, they need to beaware that a friend or neighbor has passedaway.

For more than a year, SPTV has broadcast-ed information about Memorial Services so thatall residents could plan to attend the memorialservices as they desired. Memorial services are awonderful opportunity to honor the life of theindividual who has passed away as well as a wayto provide closure and comfort to the familyand friends. However, some residents do nothave memorial services or some services areheld at locations outside of Shell Point such asat other churches, or local synagogues.

To benefit all residents and to provide asmuch information as possible, SPTV broadcaststhe announcement of every resident who passesaway immediately after the information has beenreceived. This information comes from the

Resident Support Services department. Thishappens automatically and does not

require any effort on the part ofthe family of the deceased.

When an announce-ment is received fromResident SupportServices, it is placedon SPTV for a periodof seven days from the

date of death.In the event that a

Memorial Service isplanned at the Village

Church for the resident,the Village Church alertsShell Point TV and the

slide is changed to include the memorial serv-ice information such as the date and time andplace. If a Memorial Service is being plannedfor a resident to be held at an off-site locationsuch as an outside church or synagogue, theVillage Church may not be aware of theservice and therefore will not be able to pro-vide the information about the service toSPTV. The staff of the Village Church ishappy to provide this type of information toShell Point TV if the church is provided withthe information by the resident’s spouse orfamily. But this generally is not the case, sincemost people do not think to notify the churchor SPTV about off-site services.

However, SPTV wants to provide asmuch information as possible and thereforewould like to encourage residents to remem-ber to please provide this information to theVillage Church. In turn, they will communi-cate this information to the SPTV staff and itcan then be broadcast to all residents. Thatway, residents can still plan to attend the serv-ice even if it is off-site. If there is no serviceplanned or if the service is going to be heldout of town, we are still happy to provide thatinformation since it will be helpful to resi-dents who may be interested to know the plans.

We know that Memorial Notices are asensitive subject and it is our desire to be ashelpful as possible during this difficult time. Ifyou would like to report information about aMemorial Service regardless of where it willbe held (Village Church or off-site) pleasecontact the Village Church at 454-2147 andthey will convey the information to theappropriate individuals.

Memorial Notices Aired on SPTV B Y L Y N N S C H N E I D E R , E D I T O R

When Timothy Stephenson, the newdirector for Shell Point’s LegacyFoundation, arrived in Fort Myers this pastOctober, he was already among friends.Resident Don Draggoo has known and workedwith Tim for a number of years and is eager tointroduce him to others at Shell Point.

Don began working for The Christianand Missionary Alliance in the area ofStewardship Ministries back in 1975. WhenTim Stephenson joined the team in 1997,he and Don became not only colleagues, butfriends. Both men represented the denomi-nation, working with individuals who need-ed help with estate plans and philanthropy.Each served their respective regions, but

their paths often crossed. Tim became the “go-to-per-

son” for many on the steward-ship team. He began puttingtogether presentations, sharinghis resources with the other rep-resentatives around the country.

Before long, he was desig-nated as the official trainer forthe team and eventually washanded oversight of the ministry.He was instrumental in the denomination’stransitioning the department ofStewardship Ministries in 1998 to a sepa-rate foundation known as The OrchardFoundation.

Don recalls fondly the numberof times Tim traveled with him.He laughs heartily about the factthat Tim could smell a DairyQueen from miles away. (They’veshared more than one ice creamcone together.) More importantlysays Don, “Tim has an incrediblelegal aptitude.” There were anumber of times that Don askedTim to work with him on compli-

cated plans. He remembers one man whoowned several car dealerships. He was a sen-sitive man with a charitable and generousheart, but his estate was complicated. Tim

Colleagues Re-connect at Shell PointTim Stephenson and Don Draggoo Share Common Background

Don Draggoo(Cellana)

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SPOT AND SHELL POINT SINGERSPERFORM HOLIDAY CONCERT

Chuck Higgins(Oakmont)

Harold Greenlee (Coquina)Dot Beard (Cellana) Ann Wharton(Cameo) backstage

Phil Hilton (Rosemont)

John Littlejohn (Tellidora), Bobbi Brown (Nautilus), Ken Reed (Periwinkle) and Al Park (Turban).

Janet and Jon van Laer (Turban)really enjoyed the show.

The Shell Point Singers and SPOT (Shell Point’sOwn Theater) took the stage in a grand style as they pre-sented their annual Christmas Program. Theauditorium was filled with festive music by theShell Point Singers, directed by Randy Woods.SPOT, directed by Ruth Deuber, presentedWilliam Grandgeorge’s story, “The ChristmasVision.” SPOT and the Shell Point Singers pre-formed beautifully together, spreading theChristmas spirit and capturing the hearts of the audience.This presentation truly embodied the lifestyle enjoyedamong residents throughout the community.

The Shell Point

Singers

Randy Woodsand Ruth Deuber(Periwinkle)

was able to talk with him technically aboutcorporations, assets, and tax implications.He recalls another situation where an indi-vidual had sought counsel from a number ofprofessional planners. Tim could sit down,talk with him at a very technical, deep leveland give him good guidance. “Tim is a won-derful listener. He loves people andhas their best interest at heart.”

Tim is also gifted with theability to raise money. He has aspecial place in his heart for thepeople in Mali, Africa because oftheir incredible medical and spiri-tual need.

Over the past several years,Tim has raised millions of dollars

to build and equip a hospital in Koutiala,Mali for women and children. Don pointsout that the hospital staff would not havethe freedom to do what they are doing if itwere not for Tim’s heart and expertise infunding. When Don is asked what ShellPoint residents should know about Tim, he

offers the following testimonial:• Tim is well-trained. • He is very knowledgeable

in the area of estate and finan-cial planning and knows abouttransferring assets.

• He understands tax codeand tax implications whether itinvolves income tax, corporatetax, and/or capital gains tax.

• He is a good listener and knows howto hold a confidence.

• He is a servant and can be trusted - aman of integrity.

• He makes good recommendations.Don is especially grateful to have Tim

Stephenson on the Shell Point team. Tim isavailable to residents to answer questionsand guide them in the area of finance, long-term estate planning, and philanthropy. Feelfree to call the Legacy Foundation and setup an appointment to talk with Tim aboutyour situation.

(Editor’s note: Shell Point residents Dean King, Norm

Arnold, and Stan Bjornson also served on The Orchard

Foundation team alongside Tim.)

Colleagues Reconnect… continued from page 24

Tim Stephenson

A Better You!Do-It-Yourself Hair Color vs. Professional Hair ColorB Y R O B Y N C H U R C H , M A N A G E R O F T H E S A L O N


Would you like to learn to speakSpanish at Shell Point this winter?Then come to the planning meeting of theSpanish Conversation Club at 2:00 p.m. onThursday, January 3, in the Sabal Room atthe Woodland Commons.

The club will again offer courses in con-versational Spanish including a beginninglevel, an intermediate level for those whohave studied Spanish before, and one formore advanced speakers. The classes (ten

one-hour sessions once a week) are plannedfor Wednesday and/or Thursday afternoons,January through March.

Assuming a minimal group of ten ineach class, the cost will be $60 per personper class. The sessions will be in theButtonwood Room on the 2nd floor of theWoodland Commons. The class will use“Spanish is Fun,” Book I or II and other

materials. The teacher, Elizabeth Nolan, is anative Spanish speaker, has impressive aca-demic qualifications with graduate studies inboth Spain and Florida. She has taught atEdison College, FGCU, and InternationalCollege. She is enthusiastically recommend-ed by her previous students at Shell Point.

One of the ways to keep your brainyoung, according to Dr. Andrew Weil, clin-ical professor of medicine and director of theprogram in Integrative Medicine at the

University of Arizona,is to give yourself themental challenges thatyour brain needs toretain full function. In

his book “Healthy Aging,” a lifelong guide tophysical and spiritual well-being, as a pri-mary suggestion he urges all who wish tokeep growing mentally to learn another lan-guage. His recommendation is part of a pro-gram aimed at aging gracefully while slow-ing the aging process.

At the organizational meeting ourteacher will briefly describe the classes and

answer questions. The Spanish textbookswill be displayed for inspection. Explore thevarious possibilities with Elizabeth, find yourlevel, and sign up with other Shell Pointerson Thursday, January 3.

Contact Connie Curtin at 481-1035 ifyou have questions.

*Do you like the idea of conversing in Spanish?

Spanish Conversation Club Continues in 2008

Keep yourmind sharp

by learning another language!

REGISTER FOR CLASS AT:

SPANISH CONVERSATION CLUB

PLANNING MEETING

THURSDAY, JANUARY 3 2:00 P.M.

SABAL ROOM/WOODLANDS¿A usted le gusta la idea

de conversar en español?*

Salt and Pepper hair coloror the beautiful bright whitecolor we see so often at ShellPoint can be absolutely lovely.However, it is not for everyone.If your grey is dull and mousey,or your skin tone is not compli-mentary to your particular colorof grey, hair color may be theanswer for you.

The right hair color cantransform your look. It can turn

back time and enhance yourfacial features, such as the colorof your eyes. Hair color is also agreat way to add shine, increasevolume, and improve texture.

What Type of Color?There are permanent, semi-

permanent and demi-permanenthair colors. Permanent color hasthe greatest ability to complete-ly cover the grey. Most product

lines have a series specifically for-mulated for grey coverage.

There is also a very popularservice created to brighten andenhance grey/white hairs withnatural brilliance – ask us aboutthe product Matrix Prisms.

Salon ColorA 1-on-1 consultation with a

trained color expert will help youselect a tone that complimentsyour skin and natural color.

A trained colorist will deter-mine just the right formula foryou, taking into considerationthe lack of pigment in grey orwhite hair, which can be tricky.

The colorist will keep yourformula on file, ensuring touch-ups and roots blend seamlesslyfor even, consistent color.

Professional products areless harsh and actually leave thehair with a more conditioned

feel with shine and bounce.

Do-It-Yourself ColorD-I-Y color is best when

going only a shade or two awayfrom your natural hair color.

Be careful to follow theproduct directions exactly, oryou can over-process your hair.

Remember, the photo on thebox is not representative of thespecific hair color you will get.Beware of creative names like“hot tamale” or “espresso bean,”and choose descriptive labels like“medium golden blonde.”

Start Off the New YearWith a New Look!

If you are interested in sim-ply exploring the idea of a newor enhanced hair color, stop inand see us. Consultations arealways complimentary in TheSalons at Shell Point!

*All hair coloring servicesat The Salon are “OnSpecial” during themonth of January*

$10 OFFAny Hair Color

Salon Savings

$10 OFFAny Hair Color

New customers only please. Exp. 1-31-08


you are invited to learn about thepopular Alpha Course, led

by Nicky Gumbel, on Tuesday evening,January, 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the Grand CypressRoom. Beginning with a delicious buffetsupper, prepared by Chef Joel Bachuber ofthe Palm Grill, you’ll sit at tables of eight,meeting new friends.

The evening continues with the show-ing of the Alpha Course first DVD entitled“Christianity, Boring, Irrelevant, Untrue?”At the conclusion you have opportunity todecide if this 11-week, Tuesday evening din-ner and study course is for you.

The Alpha Course begins January 15 andruns through March 25. Each session will bepresented in the Grand Cypress Room,beginning with dinner at 5:30 p.m., followedby watching the next presentation.

All are welcome, but registration isrequired for the opening night. Call inyour registration to 454-2147 by Thursday,January 10.

What is ALPHA?The 11-week DVD course (presented by

Nicky Gumbel, a rector at Holy TrinityBrompton Church in London) teachessome of the basic issues of Christianity.One topic at a time, we take a candidlook at “Who is Jesus?”; “How Can IBe Sure of my Faith?”; “Why ShouldI Read the Bible”; “What About theChurch?” and more. Nicky Gumbel,an excellent communicator, studiedLaw at Cambridge and Theology atOxford. He has led this course inter-nationally for over 15 years.

Following the DVD, there will smallgroup break outs to discuss and comment onthe thoughts presented. The program con-

cludes at 7:45 p.m. with bus transporta-tion available if requested inadvance.

One of your friends may havealready taken this course. Ask them

for their opinion, or plan to cometogether. The Alpha 2008 Course is

sponsored by The Village Church. Asuggested donation of $5 helps defraythe cost of the meal. For further

information and to register, call 454-2147.

You Are Invited to Alpha 2008Opening NightB Y M A R I A N D A V E Y ( P A R K W O O D )

The Village Church Women’s Ministrieswill begin the Spring Bible Study sessionon Tuesday, January 29 at 9:45 a.m. This willbe a six-week study, meeting each Tuesday(except March 4) and concluding on Tuesday,March 11. The first week (Jan 29) will be inthe Social Center, and subsequent sessions willmeet in the Village Church Hospitality Room.

We will be continuing the exciting BethMoore study of the book of Daniel. Each ses-sion includes a video teaching presentation byBeth Moore, as well as small group discussionsand fellowship with other ladies. Each smallgroup plans an enjoyable luncheon together atthe end of the six week session.

If you were not able to participate in the

Fall Bible Study, this is a great time to join aswe start a new section—a study of theprophetic second half of the book of Daniel.

Much of the Bible allows us to look backand see how our sovereign God has been atwork from the beginning. Prophecy allows usa look into the future to see how He will com-plete His plan! Both views help us to know ourmighty God more deeply.

Whether you have always been interestedin prophecy, or if this is a new area of explo-ration for you, this study will give you the toolsto look at the prophecy with a new under-standing and assurance that God never aban-dons His people. Bible Study Books are avail-able at the church office.

Women’s Ministries:

Get Ready to be

Challenged & EncouragedInterested in Prophecy? Join the Women’s Ministries 6-Week Bible Study Course • January 29 - March 11

Is ALPHA for you? FInd out by attending the Alpha Opening Night dinnerand DVD in the Grand Cypress Room, on Tuesday, January 15 at 5:30 p.m.

Mary Arruda, pharmacy tech-nician, Carolyn Peterson(Rosemont) and ClaudiaEwers, pharmacy technician.

A non-denominational Christianorganization based in Denver hasasked for our assistance in making anddistributing wooden toys to underprivi-leged children living in third world coun-tries. Many of the children have neverhad a toy of their own.

The Shell Point Resident Woodshophas answered their call for help.

Retirees who desire to continue liv-

ing with a purpose, using their time andtalents to help others, and Toys for God’sKids, is one way Shell Point RetirementCommunity residents may share theirskills, knowledge, and newly foundleisure time.

Volunteers will provide free, hand-made, sturdy, attractive wooden toys toGod’s children using donated materials.The toys will then be distributed to

needy children who might otherwisenever own a toy of their own. We guar-antee that all toymakers will receive asmuch pleasure in making the toys as thechildren who will receive them.

Those interested in volunteering theirservices should contact Bill Sullivan, resi-dent woodshop supervisor, between thehours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m.,Monday through Friday at 454-2183.

Toys for God’s Kids New volunteer program at Shell Point

Thank you!These smiling faces reflectthe heartfelt thanks felt byemployees who, through thegenerosity of residents thatdonated to the EmployeeChristmas Fund, received anenvelope containing some veryspecial holiday “greens.”

The Resident Council hascontinued with a tradition thatthey established and have car-ried forward for many yearshere at Shell Point.

As employees added theirsignatures and messages tospecial thank you cards, eachknew they had done theirpart in Caring, Serving, andSatisfying our very special res-idents.

Claude Emler, advertising andproduction manager, and RobertWaltz (Periwinkle).

Renee Bittner, medical centermanager and Gayle Richardson(Cellana).

One of the things that makes Shell Point unique is the largenumber of bird species that grace our lovely landscape.

Each year in December, a team of Shell Point bird enthusiastsheads out across our property to count and observe birds.

The Annual Bud Ryckman Bird Count was inspired by BudRyckman, who was aware of the Annual Audubon Society’s BirdCount. Eleven years ago Ryckman thought we should begin con-ducting our own bird count right here at Shell Point.

Originally, bird counting started in 1900 and was called TheAnnual Audubon Christmas Day Bird Count. Its purpose was tocounter the indiscriminate shooting of birds and small animals andis now an effort to determine long-term population trends forwhat’s increasing and what’s decreasing of bird species. FrankChapman, ornothologist, introduced the idea.

In sharp contrast to last year’s 49 degrees with winds gusting to40 mph, our bird count day, December 1, was spectacular. Twenty-one birders beat the Shell Point bushes from the Caloosahatchee toMcGregor Boulevard. We saw 49 species and 1,254 birds. The lat-ter total was significantly affected by a very noisy early flock of over450 Fish Crows over the golf course. This was our all-time high ofbirds seen but we saw 53 species in 2005.

In addition to the enormous flock of Fish Crows (whichstretched about a mile across the sky), we also saw 139 Double-crest-ed Cormorant, 77 Common Grackle and 76 White Ibis. New birdsseen this year were Glossy Ibis and Ringed Turtle Doves. Eighty-three species of birds have been seen at Shell Point during theeleven years of the count. The golf course continues to be a birdhaven. We saw 33 species and 871 birds there (including the largeflock of Fish Crows).

Counts of this kind are done to observe trends in bird popula-tions over time. There is no question that Shell Point remains agood place to live for birds and bird lovers alike.

Eleventh AnnualBud Ryckman Bird CountB Y B I L L S A U N D E R S ( T U R B A N )

Shell Point LibraryElects Board for 2008The following slate of board officers was recently elected unanimously: President: Sallie Soule V.P.: Caroline SapsfordSecretary: Dorothy Smith Treasurer: Susan Cleaver Congratulations all!

The Academyat Shell Pointwill begin the Spring semester on January 21 andwill run through March 31,with over 70 presentations toeducate, inform anddelight. Look for yourAcademy brochure in thefirst week of January. Sign up begins January 4.

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