February 2020
Pavilion Press
News, Events & Happenings at The Larsen Pavilion at Shell Point
Welcome to the
Larsen Pavilion
Rachel Zellers Larsen Pavilion Administrator Julie Dewitt Director of Nursing Pam Downing Assistant Director of Nursing First Floor: Rachel Major 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
15071 Shell Point Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 415-5442
Expanding the Carefree Support Group By John Thorp, Connections Director
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bout one year ago, the Carefree Support Group increased its efforts to support couples where one is a caregiver for the other spouse, who has some level of cognitive changes. This social group model fosters engaging opportunities for people navigating similar situations in a positive atmosphere; most participants are independent living residents. Throughout the last year, the group has experienced tremendous growth and many group members have asked for meetings to take place more frequently than once a month. As a result, Shell Point is planning to transition from monthly meetings to four gatherings each month. It’s been proven that stress can be reduced by building your social circle, enjoying some-
thing you are passionate about, being physically active and laughing. As a result, the new program schedule incorporates the six dimensions of wellness into a rotation of interesting gatherings. “The Carefree Group has offered us many opportunities to meet other caregivers and their spouses during fun activities. We are excited that this program will be offered more often,” said resident Paula MacIlwaine (The Estuary). That is exactly what the Carefree Support Group is about! Nothing is more supportive than being around others who can relate to the same joys and challenges you face, in a way that is holistically supportive.
For questions or suggestions, please email johnthorp@shellpoint.org.
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In Love with Life By Tacey Larimer-Tettaton, Pavilion Activities Supervisor
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he residents of the Larsen Pavilion have not slowed down one bit after starting the New Year entering a new decade! During January, they enjoyed programming highlights that included a bird presentation by Judy Davis, the LifeQuest Expo, and a special visit from The King’s Brass in advance of their performance at The Village Church.
Pavilion Press You’re Invited
A Celebration of
Sweethearts
Thursday, February 13
Schilling Dining Room
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ll Pavilion residents and their guests are invited to celebrate the Valentine’s Day holiday with a specially prepared Celebration of Sweethearts. The menu will be served on every floor of the Pavilion for all to enjoy, regardless of whether you choose to eat at the Schilling Dining Room or in the comfort of your own room.
Lunch Menu 2nd & 3rd Floor Schilling Dining Room at 11 a.m. Prime Rib Loaded Baked Potato Steamed Broccoli Red Velvet Cake
Dinner Menu 1st & 4th Floor Schilling Dining Room at 4 p.m. Roast Turkey with Cranberry Sauce Whipped Potatoes Broccoli Sweetheart Dessert If you would like to eat in the Schilling Dining Room, reservations are required and must be made by Friday, February 7 by calling the Activities department at (239) 415-5445. The meal costs $17.50 for Shell Point residents, or $17.50, plus a 6.5 percent tax, for guests.
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February 2020
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pecial event highlights have been listed in the Pavilion Press newsletter for some time. However, this information is available in more complete form by checking the calendar of events that is posted throughout the building – or by contacting the Activities department at (239) 415-5445. The removal of this special events highlight creates additional space that will allow for a greater focus on resident photos within the newsletter.
God Is Love
Happy Birthday Stephen Klapach............................5 Patricia Webster..............................7 George Cavanaugh.........................9 Bob Kanikowski...........................13 Joan Wright..................................17 Ken Mrozinski..............................23
In Loving
Memory Neil Arnold......................Dec. 7 Janet Myles........................Dec. 9 Alice Macready...............Dec. 16 David Dodd....................Dec. 22 Ruth Campbell...............Dec. 22 Keith Hardt.....................Dec. 26 Rita Holt.........................Dec. 31 Betty Shallcross...............Dec. 31 Dan Davis.......................... Jan. 7 Robert Browning.............Jan. 14 Philip Gildenberg............Jan. 15
By Pat Divinnie, Assistant Chaplain
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ello February! Welcome Jesus was sent by the Father to to the month of chocolate show us this kind of love. “…God hearts, rhyming verses and demonstrated His own love for us, chubby little cupids shooting amo- in this, while we were yet sinners, rous arrows at your sweetheart – but Christ died for us” (Romans 5:8). hold on a minute. Agape is an action word. It is illusValentine’s Day celebrates only one trated by what it does. It’s a resolve to kind of love, what the English speak- put the welfare of others before our ing world describes as own. Our fallen nature romantic love. The prevents this kind of Greeks however, had "...God love. It must come from four words to describe its source, God Himself. love: storge, or love demonstrated His God’s Spirit will open for family; philia, or your heart to this kind of own love for us, love between friends; love. Christ has shown us in this, while we eros, or love between the way. He died to reccouples; and agape, or oncile us to the Father, to were yet sinners, unconditional love. open the door to receive The first three Christ died for us." and pass on this kind of come naturally to us, love. the fourth does not. This Valentine’s Day, -Romans 5:8 Agape exists regardlet’s look outside our less of circumstances; own desires for affection it is selfless, sacrificial and seek to love as God and present through an act of the loves: selflessly, sacrificially and desirwill. This is God’s love. He loves ing nothing in return. The joy you because it is His nature to love. Love receive will be worth far more than a is a complete expression of His being. dozen roses.