January 2019
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et ready for some friendly competition with your fellow Assisted Living neighbors, because the Shell Point Games are back! All assisted living residents from The Arbor, King’s Crown, and The Springs are invited to participate in this communitywide athletic event. Not only will this event offer a great way to make new friends, but it will also give you an opportunity to continue living a healthy lifestyle while having fun! “Game week” will kick off on Monday, January 21 at 2 p.m.
with a Parade of Flags. Each building will be represented by the flag they design for this event. Have fun decorating your building’s flag and be sure to highlight what you love most about life at Shell Point! Then, you will show off your building’s team spirit during the parade at The Village Church. Following the parade will be three fun-filled days of games that will include indoor golf, indoor bowling, and a bean-bag toss competition.MEach assisted living residence will host all three games within their buildings and compete against the
Let the
Games Begin!
other two buildings with a team score and individual scores. The games will conclude on Friday, January 25, at the closing ceremony held at 1 p.m. Be sure to come out and show support for your building, teammates, friends and neighbors! Published monthly for assisted living residents at Shell Point.
THE ARBOR
8100 Arbor Court (239) 454-2292
KING’S CROWN
3699 King’s Crown Court (239) 454-2175
THE SPRINGS
13901 Shell Point Plaza (239) 600-6400
Shell Point is a nonprofit ministry of The Christian and Missionary Alliance Foundation, Inc.
Suzy Q Sunset Cruises
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By Dottie Tronnes, Volunteer Coordinator
here is nothing as spectacular as a Southwest Florida sunset, and seeing it from the vantage point of the water, aboard Shell Point’s own Suzy Q pontoon boat, is a treat. The reviews are in from last year’s Suzy Q Sunset Cruises, and thanks to the overwhelmingly positive response from residents, these water trips will be offered again in 2019, from January through April. Each cruise departs from the Suzy Q boat dock on The Island. Trips cost $5 for Shell Point residents, and their guests may sail for $10 during this series of two-hour evening cruises. Reserve your spot today by calling the Island Greeters Desk at (239) 454-2136.
Announcing the
Fourth Annual
Medical Breakthroughs & Discoveries Series The Legacy Foundation, in conjunction with the Shell Point Wellness Connection, is pleased to announce the lineup for its 2019 Medical Breakthroughs & Discoveries Series, a healthcare speaker series designed to share updates on the latest advances in medical research and healthcare practice. This educational series of four presentations will feature prominent local and national experts who will address recent advances in the fields of regenerative medicine, Alzheimer’s disease, nutrition, chronic disease and more. All four Medical Breakthroughs & Discoveries presentations are free and open to the public, and will be held in The Village Church. Sign-up is required for each program. Shell Point residents may contact the Legacy Foundation office at (239) 466-8484, or the general public may call the event line at (239) 433-7936.
Set Sail: January 8, 17, 22, & 29 February 6, 12, 19 & 28 March 4, 12, 19 & 26 April 2, 9, 18, 23 & 30
Tuesday, January 22, at 7 p.m.
Clinical Applications of Regenerative Medicine
Presented by Dr. Shane Shapiro, Mayo Clinic Monday, January 28 at 2 p.m.
Advances in Alzheimer’s Disease
Presented by Dr. Amanda Smith, Byrd Alzheimer’s Center and Research Institute at the University of South Florida Health
Thursday, February 28 at 2 p.m.
Nutrition Meets Modern Medicine: The Key To Reversing Chronic Disease Presented by Dr. Michael Klaper, internationally recognized author and speaker Tuesday, March 26 at 7 p.m.
Make This the Healthiest Year of Your Life Yet! Presented by Dr. Malissa Wood, Massachusetts General Hospital
This 2019 healthcare speaker series is sponsored in part by:
Thank You for Giving a Gift That’s Golden
By Bobbi Peterson (Oakmont), Chair, and Ann Erickson (Lucina), Co-Chair
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hank you to the many generous Shell Point residents who contributed to the Employee Christmas Fund, more than 1,100 Shell Point staff couldn’t stop smiling during the gift distribution event held on Friday, December 7. Residents donated a total of $456,708 to the Employee Christmas Fund, which resulted in an average amount of $580 for each employee who worked full-time during the year. Those who worked less than 12 months received a pro-rated amount, based upon hours worked. Thank you to each resident who gave generously and thoughtfully to the 2018 Employee Christmas Fund. You have surely made Christmas a little merrier for Shell Point’s dedicated employees.
Season of Praise Presents
Tim Zimmerman & The King’s Brass During this Season of Praise concert, hosted by The Village Church at Shell Point, Tim Zimmerman & The King’s Brass presents hymn classics with a contemporary flair. The King’s Brass features three trumpets, three trombones, a tuba, percussion and keyboards. These instruments blend together to create a time of innovative worship that will be enjoyed by all generations.
JANUARY
Birthdays THE ARBOR Mary Halbach......................1 Jim Horton...........................3 Mary Jane Rawlins...............6 Ginny Mills..........................7 Dorothy Staley...................10 Carla Benninga..................11 Walter Remster..................18 Betty Symes........................19 Marjorie Erickson...............23 Eugene Smith.....................24 Wayne Kissel......................25 Helen Gaines.....................30 James Hannan....................31 KING’S CROWN Dorothy Horsley...................8 Ellen Chrouch....................13 William Peterkin...............13 Bruce McNaughton...........14 Marjorie Dawson ...............17 Eileen Black.......................20 Gwendolyn Shidler............20 Robert Savage....................24 Myrtle Hearn.....................25 Florence Putman ...............26 Jewell Whitson...................28 Patricia Thomas.................30 THE SPRINGS Don Modrall..........................6 Marilyn Mayers....................11 Joanne Mishler.....................12 Bill Duty...............................16 Martha Mcmeans.................16 Anne Stearns.......................16 Jean Stanton........................17 Donna Hardt........................19 Lee Sulander........................27 Mary Jaqua...........................30
IN LOVING
Memory Mary Chun (The Arbor)...................Nov. 12 Elisabeth Farris (The Springs)..... Nov. 24
New Year’s Renovation
By Rebecca Reynolds, Assistant Chaplain
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s we celebrate the New Year, most of us hope that changes for the better will occur. Many would like to see our resolutions transform us back to our former physically fit selves. However, we realize that in spite of our best efforts, the bodies God gave us are wearing out, bit by bit. Four years ago, after a year of chemo and radiation, I had worked myself back up to walking four miles each day. Then, I managed to break my leg. I was devastated. Thankfully, I was admitted to the Pavilion, where on one Sunday morning I heard a message on TV which changed my perspective from despair to hope. The preacher quoted John Calvin’s observation of our physical being, saying “The decay is visible, the renovation is invisible.” This statement met me where I was. Even though I knew God as my Creator, Savior, and Comforter, I was extremely depressed looking at my current situation in terms of my own strength, ability and productivity.
This new thought of “invisible renovation” gave new meaning to 2 Corinthians 4:16. It says,
“So we do not lose heart. Though our outer self is wasting away, our inner self is being renewed day by day.” No one wants to experience the decline of our physical bodies, yet we have the hope that on this side of heaven, God is transforming us into the person He wants us to be. We can learn to trust and depend on Him instead of planning our own agendas and relying on our own strength. New Year’s resolutions may bring about some beneficial changes, yet they are limited in effect. Our real hope for the future is what God has accomplished inside of us. His renovation is limitless and will last forever. This is something we can truly celebrate, not just at the start of a New Year, but every day of our lives.
Happy 2019!