April 2019
Pavilion Press
News, Events & Happenings at The Larsen Pavilion at Shell Point
Welcome to the
Larsen Pavilion
What’s in a Name? By Rachel Zellers, Director of Long Term Care
Rachel Zellers Larsen Pavilion Administrator Julie Dewitt Director of Nursing Pam Downing Assistant Director of Nursing First Floor: llomise Alexandre Nurse Manager Second Floor: Mary Lou Torressen Nurse Manager Third Floor: Lindsey Bryant Nurse Manager Simona Staicu Resident/Family Services Coordinator Tacey Larimer-Tettaton Activities Supervisor Mardee Lader Executive Secretary Associate Editor
15071 Shell Point Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 415-5442
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ince April is National Volunteer Month, I feel it is fitting to recognize the Pavilion Auxiliary. But what exactly is an auxiliary? To start with, it is a noun – the Auxiliary. But it is also an adjective. It describes the role that the volunteers within the Auxiliary perform. Diving even deeper, the Latin root of our English word “auxiliary” is auxiliaris, from auxilium which means help; and is similar to the Latin augēre which means to increase. And that is exactly what the Pavilion Auxiliary does! The men and women who volunteer through the Auxiliary HELP our residents and staff. And probably more importantly they INCREASE the care and services that we provide to the residents. Through their efforts, Pavilion residents enjoy a more active and fulfilling quality of life.
Without the Auxiliary and their efforts, some residents would need to wait longer to be assisted with their meals or to activities. Residents wouldn’t have their mail delivered to them every day. Residents in Connected Living wouldn’t have a special friend who visits with them and spends time with them, enjoying this particular moment in the life of that resident. Residents wouldn’t benefit from the special enjoyment of viewing the wonderful scenery of Southwest Florida in the new van, donated through the generosity and efforts of the Auxiliary. And this is just the beginning of what the Auxiliary accomplishes each and every day! So, ladies and gentlemen of the Pavilion Auxiliary – please accept a big THANK YOU from all of the staff and residents at the Larsen Pavilion. You are a priceless treasure to us!
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Transforming Your Inside By Linda Schmierer, Assistant Chaplain
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or several years, my husband and I lived in an old condo building that was recently redesigned and remodeled. Remodeling was a way of updating and transforming the inside of the building to make it look newer and more appealing. Those who have experienced this know how laborious and upsetting it can be going from the old to the new! The same can be true when you let God renew and remodel the inside of your life. God has a plan for your life and every believer will go through a time of transformation. If you allow God to strip away the old habits and thoughts of your sin nature, He will replace them with His own truths and principles through the indwelling Holy Spirit.
Sometimes we have to go through suffering to eventually make us beautiful on the inside. As the apostle Paul tells us in Romans 5:3-5, “… we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces patience; and patience, character. Character produces joyful and confident hope of eternal salvation. Such hope never disappoints us, for God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit, who has been given to us.” Do you feel sometimes like you are experiencing upheaval and brokenness? If so, let God transform and remodel your life by the Holy Spirit. You will be filled with joy and amazement at the outcome!
You're Invited to Celebrate
Easter Sunday
All Pavilion residents and their guests are invited to celebrate Easter with a specially prepared meal that will be served throughout the Pavilion for all to enjoy, as well as in the Schilling Dining Room. Reservations will be taken for parties of 4 or more by calling the Activities department at (239) 415-5445, no later than Wednesday, April 17. The cost is $12.99 for Shell Point residents and $13.70 for guests, which includes a 6.5 percent tax.
Sunday, April 21 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Schilling Dining Room in the Larsen Pavilion
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Applewood Smoked Ham Whipped Sweet Potatoes Riviera Blend Vegetables Lemon Mascarpone Cake Dinner Rolls with Butter
Pavilion Press Hearts Full ofLove
By Tacey Larimer-Tettaton, Pavilion Activities Supervisor
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n February, Pavilion residents enjoyed a Valentine’s Day themed dining experience. Everyone enjoyed the delicious sweetheart meal after traveling through the “Tunnel of Love” and arriving within the Schilling Dining Room. Too Tall Torrie also stopped by for the celebration, spreading love to Pavilion residents with help from a few special balloon friends! Sweethearts were everywhere, but one special couple especially enjoyed their trip down memory lane as they walked through the Tunnel of Love: Pavilion Auxiliary volunteer Ray Nandal (Nautilus) and his wife, Doris. Ray leads the Auxiliary’s wheelchair committee and has dedicated many years of volunteer service to the Larsen Pavilion. Both he and his wife have deep, caring hearts. During the sweetheart meal, the Nandals told their dining companions about how their first date took place at the original Tunnel of Love that is located in Virginia. This loving couple has been walking hand-in-hand through marriage for 70 years, and celebrated this major milestone together in March. Congratulations!
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April 2019 Special Events & Activities
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU! Georgiana Morris.....................1 Shirley Hogen..........................2 Roxine Archbald.....................4 Barbara Manning...................13
Tue 2
SeaBreeze (3FL).................................................. 2:30 p.m.
Thu 4
Birthday Bash with Too Tall Torrie (3&2FL).................... 2 p.m. & 2:45 p.m.
Tues 9
SeaBreeze (2FL).................................................. 2:30 p.m.
Thu 11
Vicki Lei (3FL)................................................... 2:30 p.m.
Sat 20
Tom Cannon (3&2FL)...................1:30 p.m. & 2:45 p.m.
Sun 21
Easter Dining Experience (Schilling).... 11 a.m. & 12:30 p.m.
....................................................... 1st & 3rd Mon Sing-Along with Dot (2FL).................................. 10 a.m. Every Tue
Piano with Ruth Rodgers (3FL)............................ 10 a.m.
Geneva Michael.....................18
Every Wed
Music Social with Art (3FL)................................. 10 a.m.
Alexandra Garrett.................19
Every Fri
Ruth Rodgers on Piano (Chapel)....................... 6:30 p.m.
Janet Patton...........................19
Every Sat
Pet Therapy with Ginger (All Floors)............. 10:30 a.m.
Jerry Horne.............................18
Rita Holt................................27 Nancy Mongoven..................30
Spiritual Services • Catholic Communion will be each Sunday in residents’ rooms starting at 10 a.m.
IN LOVING
Memory
OF OUR FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS Karl Johns.............. January 30 Fannie Litow............February 2
• Bible Study with Eleanor Perkins on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. on the third floor. • Vespers will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays at 2:30 p.m. on the second floor. • Hymn Sing will take place on the first and second Saturday of each month, at 3 p.m. on the third floor. • Bible Study with Dan will be held on Sunday, April 28, at 2 p.m. on the third floor.