Shell Point Life November 2007 by Shell Point Retirement Community

November 2007 Vol. 2 Issue 11

ere is a sobering thought: The entrance age for an individual to move into Shell Point is 60 years of age or above. If you subtract that age (60) from this year’s date (2007), you arrive at the year 1947. In other words, someone who might move into Shell Point today at the age of 60 would have no first-hand knowledge of World War II. Sure, their parents would have first-hand knowledge, and of course the war effected people’s lives far beyond its conclusion, but from that generation on, there will be no first-hand experience of what that particular time in our world’s history was all about. Why is this important? Because history is a means of measuring ourselves as human beings. What we achieved – good or bad – becomes the litmus of who we are and where we came from. The importance of documenting our history is not for personal glory but to record for the generations that follow how important and precious peace really is and how tentative and fragile it can be. We must never take our freedom and our way of living for granted and should remember and honor those who protected our freedom and the freedom of others. But how do we ensure that future generations remember? Shell Point has been proud to be one of the three local sponsors to bring to Southwest Florida all seven episodes of THE WAR, the acclaimed new 16-hour PBS documentary by Ken Burns and Lynn Novick about World War II, which aired three times on WGCU in the fall and will be repeated again in 2008. So far, estimates indicate that the series has been viewed nationally by more than 40 million people, and this number will increase dramatically next year with the potential to set a new record beyond Ken Burn’s previous documentaries of THE CIVIL WAR and BASEBALL. THE WAR is destined to become one of the most-watched programs in PBS history.

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Shell Point Sponsors Airing of PBS Documentary B Y LY N N S C H N E I D E R , E D I T O R

Renowned documentary director, Ken Burns, made a conscious decision to tell the story of World War II from the perspective of everyday people and his interviews and research create a lasting testament to this time in American history. His series, THE WAR, focuses on four specific communities: Luverne, Minnesota; Mobile, Alabama; Waterbury, Connecticut; and Sacramento, California – showing the impact World War II had on each place for both civilian and military residents. While the story moves through the various global episodes in the history of the war, it focuses on the inner struggles of the people involved. This is not a story from the front line, but rather a story from the human heart. According to an interview in the New York Times, “If you weren't in this war or waiting anxiously for someone to come back, then you're not in this film,” Burns says. The emphasis is wholly on participants rather than experts, and those participants are GIs and everyday people rather than the brass and civic leaders. “Roosevelt and Churchill cross the stage, but it's only cameo appearances,” Burns says. “You're

there - no longer distracted as the History Channel would have you be by celebrity generals, strategy and tactics, weapons and armaments, and all things Nazi.” Burns’ first PBS effort was BROOKLYN BRIDGE, which garnered an Academy Award nomination in 1982. At that time his career took off, but the phenomenal popularity of his documentary THE CIVIL WAR was the defining event of his career and is what made his name synonymous with epic documentaries. Burns, who is 54 years old, has had a successful history with PBS and doesn’t plan to stop anytime soon. He recently extended his agreement with PBS to create

The importance of documenting our history is not for personal glory but to record for the generations that follow how important and precious peace really is and how tentative and fragile it can be. future documentaries through 2022. The list of films he envisions making is impressive. He is in the final stages of editing on his next project, a 12-hour history of America’s national park system, due in 2009. Other future subjects include Prohibition, Franklin Roosevelt, the buffalo, the Central Park jogger case, Reconstruction, the Vietnam War, and Martin Luther King Jr. “THE WAR is a significant record to be added to the annals of American history and Shell Point is pleased to play a role in bringing it to Southwest Florida,” said Peter Dys, president of the non-profit organization. “Today, with very few exceptions, it is safe to say that almost every resident of Shell Point experienced the effects

of World War II; either as members of the military service or as family members who stayed behind at home. The group living here today is part of what has been referred to by some as ‘the greatest generation.’ And it was our desire to not only honor them but to also provide the funds necessary to bring this important chapter in our country’s history to the public. “Approximately 1,000 World War II veterans are dying every day across the country,” he added. “Their story must be told and their sacrifice must be remembered.” WGCU, the local PBS affiliate in Southwest Florida, will be airing THE WAR again in 2008. Consult your local listings for times or go to www.wgcu.org.

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urray Voth is a resident of Shell Point who lives on one of the canals in a home in Palm Acres. In fact, Murray has lived on the water for a long time. Literally. Captain Voth served as a chaplain in

the United States Navy for over 30 years. In the fifties Murray entered the Naval reserve forces in the Chaplain’s company of Miami, committing to two weeks of active duty per year. The company was mainly composed of WWII veterans and Murray felt his youth. In 1961, however, Voth was called out of the reserves into active duty—a career choice that would endure for 30 years to come.

Captain Voth’s history began right here in Florida when he was an Episcopal priest of a parish from 19501961. A few of his churches include the Holy Spirit Church in Safety Harbor and the Church of the Good Samaritan of Clearwater.

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Murray and Helen Voth recently celebrated their 58th wedding anniversary. They first met while attending college at Florida State in the 1940s. They moved to Shell Point in 2003, after living on Palm Island near Boca Grande for sixteen years.

e began in Falbrook, CA, at Camp Pennelton with the Marine Corps. From there Murray moved to an “afloat battalion” out of the Ryukyu Isle, Okinawa, for 13 months. This fleet traveled about the Pacific around Japan and Korea. While Murray was at sea, his wife, Helen, stayed at Camp Pennelton with their two children. She stayed busy, however, and taught elementary aged children as a licensed early childhood specialist. When I asked him if it was difficult to be apart from Helen for such long periods, he told me that the Navy was not the most conducive environment for marriage and that “if the Commandant of the Marine Corps wanted you to have a wife, he would have assigned you one.” After that assignment in the Pacific, Murray was transferred to Oakland, California, to work in the Neuro-Psych center at the hospital. During this time, he was busy taking courses at the University of California at Berkeley. He remembers some wild encounters he had while working in the hospital and said that he had stories so unnerving they could make your toes curl. From there Voth transferred to a fleet of destroyers out of Mayport, Florida. He and Helen were happy to return to Florida, though it wasn’t long until Murray was back at sea on deployments for 9 months at a time—three times. His fleet sailed through the Mediterranean and Black Seas during the time when the United States and Russia were in the middle of the Cold War. Murray

remembers sailing with a shadow of Russian ships on his tail and told of sailing right up next to the “enemies” and even exchanging friendly waves and stories ship to ship. He said that it was so strange to be told that the Russians were the “enemy” but when they came face to face, to find that they were just like them – so human. As a chaplain of a whole fleet of ships, Voth had to get from ship to ship while they were at sea. He explained that when it was time for him to switch ships, the ships would saddle up right next to each other and run a line from one deck, about 80 feet across, to the deck of the second ship. Murray would climb into a little aluminum cart and be strung across the slack lines to get to the next ship. He said that sometimes, the cart would get so low as to actually touch the sea! Once he was safely across, they’d send “the important stuff” — mail, movies and magazines. After his tours with the destroyers, Murray and Helen took their children back up north to the Great Lakes region in Illinois

As Chaplain of the Pacific Naval Fleet, Captain Voth had the privilege of baptizing babies inside the ships’ bells. Pictured here, infant Allison Michelle Sansburg on the USS Sample with her family and Capt. Voth.

where they stayed for 13 months. Stationed at a boot camp at the base, Murray enjoyed time with his family. It was at that time, however, that the Vietnam War was underway and Americans were holding one collective breath. In 1968 Murray Voth was sent to the Northern border of Vietnam to fight in the war with the Marine Corps. That was the deadliest year of Vietnam with the highest mortality rates – the year of the Tet Offensive in North Vietnam. Murray was injured there and sent to Hawaii and then back to the mainland, for recovery. He returned to Vietnam a second time, was injured Voth in uniform showing again, and then his first purple heart for wounds suffered in the returned home for Vietnam War. good. Murray was awarded two purple hearts for those injuries in Vietnam. Meanwhile, Helen and the children were living just around the corner from here on Sanibel Island! When Voth was sent to war, his family was given the option of choosing where they wanted to live. They decided on Sanibel Island, since Florida was their homestate. After Murray was home for good, he was sent to Key West Naval Air Station and for the first time was given the title Senior Chaplain Lieutenant Commander. From there he went to the Naval Training Center in Orlando where he was promoted to a Four Stripe Captain. After that he transferred to Annapolis, Maryland, home of the Naval Academy where he was the senior chaplain. Voth then served as the Senior Chaplain for the Marine Corps base at Quantico in Virginia. The next step of his career was perhaps the most monumental. In 1983 Captain Voth was promoted to Fleet Chaplain of the US Pacific Fleet from the west coast of the United States to the east coast of Africa, from the Arctic to Antarctica – 105 million square miles of ocean. This humongous task employed him to oversee over 400 chaplains spread over hundreds of fleets sailing all over the Pacific Ocean. Voth retired in 1987.

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Join your neighbors and friends as we celebrate all things wonderful about the good life at Shell Point. riday, November 9th, from 1p.m. - 4 p.m. the Church Auditorium and grounds will be bustling with a CELEBRATION! This festive event will surely validate a sense of pride that you live here. All of the 100-plus volunteer, activity and service groups will have displays of neighborhood traditions, such as the Train Room, Pavilion Auxiliary, Quilters, and Orchid House to name just a few and will introduce you to new activities such as the Paddlers, Spanish, or Bead Club. Shell Point departments will also be joining in on the fun, sharing information regarding new programs, services and refreshing your memory of all of the great amenities your community has to offer. The CELEBRATION! will not stop there! On the main stage resident groups, such as our very own Line Dancers, Jazz N’

Stuff, SPOT, and Tone Chimes will be entertaining the crowd. Along with our own special entertainment… keep your eyes on the big screen! Pictures of you and your friends will be set to music, showing you a typical “Day in the Life of Shell Point.” While inside the church visit with our President,

Friday, November 9th 1 p.m. – 4 p.m. Church Auditorium & Grounds

Mr. Peter Dys, or stop by the Sales/Marketing and Health Care booths to find out what the latest news is on Shell Point. Jugglers, mimes and clowns, who are sure to put a smile on your face, will be strolling

around in the crowd. An array of snacks and beverages await you as you browse the many Shell Point booths. Enjoy fun–filled contests and give-a-ways, ongoing throughout the entire event. Outside on the grounds, The John Hedges Quartet will be playing songs while you make your way around, chatting with management staff from various departments. While outside be sure to enjoy a tasty treat from the Mini Food Fair, sponsored by Dining Services. The CELEBRATION! is free for residents and guest tickets are $3. Guest tickets can be purchased at either Service Desk from 8:15 a.m. – 4:15 p.m. Monday through Friday. No matter if you come to the event to gather information or reunite with your friends who have been gone for the summer, the CELEBRATION! is certainly the event everyone is talking about.

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Prepare to pack your bags as Resort Services rolls out their inaugural Travel Series. This brand new opportunity for you to expand your travel horizons has been carefully designed with your interests and needs in mind. All trips feature a motor coach, complete with restroom facilities and a professional driver. Consider the following incredible trips we have to offer. February - Visit Northeast Florida

Our first of two trips, directed by Diamond Tours, includes Amelia Island, St. Augustine and Jacksonville in February. During this 4-day, 3-night trip we will tour historic Kingsley Plantation, enjoy dinner and a show at Alhambra Dinner Theater, make a stop at the Fountain of Youth and

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take a narrated cruise on St. Johns River. The registration deadline for this almost-full trip is December 3. April - Sweet Savannah

April finds us in Georgia and South Carolina with guided tours of Savannah, Jekyll Island and Charleston. Take in the beautiful oak-lined streets and architectural marvels of these classically southern towns. We’ll be visiting the Citadel, St. Simon’s Island and Washington Park. The registration deadline for this wonderful springtime trip is January 30.

For complete details on these trips, everything you need to know can be found in the Travel Series brochure. To sign up for a trip, call Elizabeth Brown at 454-2239.

Jared Fogle of Subway Sandwich Fame Visits Shell Point Hear His Inspirational Weight Loss Story November 7 at the Village Church rant chain in January of 2000, and today he juggles a career of motivational speaking and media interviews. “The highlight of my Subway career has to have been carrying the famous Olympic Torch through Indianapolis. It gave me a lot of pride to represent not just myself and Subway but America too,” says Jared. To Jared, the best thing about his new-found fame is that he can be an encouragement to others by sharing his inspirational story. Shell Point is delighted to have Jared Fogle coming on Wednesday, November 7th, to discuss his experience with Subway, as well as diet and nutrition tips for all ages. He will make a presentation in the Village Church Auditorium at 10:30 a.m. After his talk Subway is providing free samples of their newest Fresh Fit sub sandwiches.

Everyone knows Jared Fogle! Jared catapulted to overnight fame nearly ten years ago after embarking on a unique weight-loss regimen. Weighing in at 425 pounds, the former Indiana University student knew he had to change his diet drastically. One day as Jared walked past his local Subway chain, he spied a sign in the window advertising “Seven under 6,” describing Subway’s new line of sandwiches. The sign featured Fresh Fit, Subway’s healthy alternative to fatty fast foods, boasting seven low-fat subs with 6 grams of fat or less. Jared sat down and ate his first low-fat turkey sub. After sticking to his self-prescribed diet of Subway Fresh Fit sandwiches for almost one full year, Jared lost a whopping 245 pounds. He now maintains a healthy weight of 190 pounds! Jared Fogle first appeared in a national TV advertising spot for the Subway restau-

After his talk, Subway is providing free samples of their newest Fresh Fit sub sandwiches.

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For quite some time, nutritionists have debated over whether raw or cooked foods are better. Raw has often been claimed the victor, but experts say it depends on the food. For some foods, cooking brings out the health benefits. Some nutrients, such as minerals like calcium and zinc won’t decay much when cooked. But others, particularly vitamin C and B vitamins which dissolve in water, get lost with cooking. Let’s look at a few examples of food you may eat, and some tips on how to eat them. Tomatoes

Tomatoes are full of several good agents: vitamin C; folate, a promoter of healthy cell growth; and lycopene, an antioxidant known to inhibit prostate, breast, lung, and endometrial cancer cells. Both vitamin C and folate are preserved best without heat, however, cooked tomatoes contain three to four times more lycopene

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than raw ones. Lycopene is locked in the fiber of vegetables, and cooking releases it. Lycopene is difficult to find in other foods, so if you want the health benefits of lycopene you should eat your tomatoes cooked. Fish

What about fish? Fish packs a lot of protein and selenium, a mineral important in immune function that has been shown to ward off depression. And some fish, like tuna and salmon, are especially high in omega-3 fatty acids, which often ease inflammation. Sushi and sashimi fans may enjoy their raw fish delicacies, but they get no extra nutritional benefits by going raw rather than cooked. They do face an added risk, however, since raw fish increases the risk of ingesting harmful bacteria and parasites. Cooking destroys most bacteria and parasites in fish, without disturbing the protein or omega-3’s. So stick with cooked fish especially if you have an immune deficiency, which increases the risk of potential ill effects from fish.

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And finally, let’s look at garlic. Garlic contains compounds that block the growth of cancer cells and can even kill them outright. But preparing garlic to enhance the natural effect of these compounds is tricky. Raw garlic ensures the full power of cancer-fighting compounds. Cooked garlic may be less pungent and therefore easier to consume, especially if you may be “queasy” from arthritis medication, but take note: unless the herb is chopped or crushed and allowed to stand for at least 10 minutes before cooking, heat will destroy much of the enzyme that unlocks its cancerfighting compounds. It’s your preference, but nutritionists do recommend that if you cook it, you crush it and let it sit while you prep other food. So what is the verdict on raw vs. cooked foods? Well, as the old adage goes, variety is the spice of life!

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Balance Class Coming to Shell Point

Free Class for Residents Designed to Decrease Fall Risk Have you had a fall recently? Are you at risk for falling? Falls are the leading cause of injuryrelated visits to emergency departments in the United States and the primary etiology of accidental deaths in persons over the age of 65 years. Risk factors for falls in the elderly population include increasing age, medication use, cognitive impairment and sensory deficits. Environment hazards, such as improper lighting, throw rugs, and insufficient adaptive equipment, can also play a role in fall risk. Lack of strength in arm or leg muscles, impaired proper posture, deconditioning, decreased walking ability, and impaired balance or transfer skills may increase the risk of falls. The balance class is a six-week course that will start November 7th and run through December 19th. The class is taught by Vanessa Newland, licensed physical therapist with a special interest in fall prevention. Classes will be held at

New Residents Invited to Directors’ Coffee Get to Know the Individuals Who Manage the Departments that Serve You Moving into a new neighborhood can be a daunting experience. Not only do you have to unpack boxes and get settled in, but there are dozens of questions that may concern you. Where is the library? How do I find the bus schedule? When are the exercise classes? Add to that the effort of meeting new people and remembering their names, and you’ve got a real project on your hands! Because we want your transition into your new home to go smoothly, each department here at Shell Point is available to assist you along the way. As such, new residents are invited to attend the Directors’ Coffee which will be held Friday, November 16, at 9:30 a.m. in the Grand Cypress Room, located on the second floor of the Commons building in The Woodlands. All interested

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residents are invited to attend this informal meeting featuring the Shell Point Directors up close and personal. “It’s a great opportunity for residents who are relatively new to our community to meet the staff responsible for specific areas of service,” said Dawn Boren, director of resident life. “We try to help the new residents feel at home and connect a name with a face so that when they have a problem or a question, they know to whom and where to go.” At the Coffee all Directors will share their experience at Shell Point, scope of responsibilities, and introduce residents to their key managers who assist them in carrying out the daily operations and services within the community. “This is a great opportunity to learn a little more about Shell Point’s organizational structure, put a name with a face, and identify who the ‘Go To’ person is for specific questions in each area. Representatives will be on hand from dining, facility operations, resident life, health care, resident services, finance, and several other points of service. Following the introductions and brief presentations by each Director, there will be a time to mingle with the Directors and ask specific questions that each resident may

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Have your risk for falling assessed with medically reliable tests. Learn about statistics on falling and ways to take preventative measures to avoid falls. Learn strengthening and balance exercises, and walking activities that reduce your risk of falling. Learn what to do when a fall does occur. Learn about the physical therapy clinic and therapy staff at Shell Point Pavilion.

the Island Health Club at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesdays: November 7th, 14th, and 21st, and December 5th, 12th and 19th. Residents will be able to sign up for the balance class on the first of November at either service desk.

Operations is one of the departments highlighted at the coffee, best known for their “2190” phone number and for being the “one call does it all” team. Back L-R: Paul Yacovitch, facility operations manager; John Lasich, facility operations construction manager; Dan Parker, manager of engineering services; Mike Jachim, construction manager. Front L-R: Anna Manci, call center office coordinator; Russell Rieder, property manager; Peter Burt, manager of communications; and Scott Moore, director facility operations.

have directly related to those areas of service. If you are a new resident and would like to become better acquainted with your community and the services available to you, please plan to attend the next Directors’ Coffee on Friday, November 16, at 9:30 a.m. Light refreshments will be served; reservations are requested. Please RSVP to Millie Kuehn by calling 4542272 by Friday, November 9.

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We know our residents can spot a great deal when they see it! Almost half of our resident population has already taken advantage of the savings and purchased the Fine and Performing Arts Concert Series. You can save $25 by purchasing the entire series of five concerts for only $100. That’s only $20 concert! This is a true bargain when you can expect to pay $30 - $35 for these same performances at other concert halls. A Sizzling 2007-2008 Season

Our first concert on November 15th kicks off the season with a magical piano performance by the greatest selling pianist of all time, Roger Williams. In January you can experience the fun, joyful sounds of New Orleans Jazz when the world-renowned Preservation Hall Jazz Band graces our stage. For all the symphony lovers at Shell Point, The Naples Philharmonic Orchestra will be here in February to perform Vaughn William’s Concerto in A Minor for Oboe and Strings, among other greats. In March Christopher Parkening will delight concert goers with his beautiful classical guitar, accompanied by popular soloist Jubilant Sykes, who has sung with many major symphonies and operas, including the Metropolitan Opera.

The Preservation Hall Jazz Band

Christopher Parkening & Jubilant Sykes

Whipple & Morales

This years Fine and Performing Arts Series concert performers span the musical spectrum from classical guitar, to dueling pianos, to jazz and orchestral arrangements. Roger Williams, legendary pianist, kicks off the season with his performance on Thursday, November 15, at 7:30 in the Church Auditorium.

Finally, wrapping up the season with an April 17th performance is the duo piano concert by Kirk Whipple and Marilyn Morales, who will be performing with the Unconservatory Festival Orchestra. Last Chance to Save $25

Where else can you hear these quality performers and series of diverse musical offerings for only $20 a concert? Don’t delay because you have only until the first concert to purchase the entire series for this discounted price. After November 15th, the individual ticket price is $25, which is still not a bad price for an evening of fine music. But why wait…. act now and save!

Tickets Make a Great Gift Idea

Several residents are getting creative in their ticket purchase. They have purchased pairs of series tickets and divide them out and plan to give to family and friends as holiday gifts or to remember a special birthday or anniversary. Now that’s a great gift giving idea! Act now; an order form is provided for your convenience, or call the service desk for more information at 454-2067.

Let the Music Play on!

Purchase Your Concert Series Tickets before the Roger Williams Concert and Save $25! FINE & PERFORMING ARTS SERIES (ALL 5 CONCERTS) Best Value!

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Shell Point Residents: send no money; charges will be automatically billed to your Shell Point account. Cut off this page and send to the Resident Activity Center, or stop by the service desk. General Public: Please call (239) 454-2067 for payment information. For additional information about the 2007-2008 Shell Point Concert Series, call (239) 454-2067. General seating only. (No refunds or exchanges.)

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Concerto# 3, played by Rudolph Serkin with the Boston Symphony, directed by Seiji Ozawa.

Schedule Your Free Memory Screening Memory Screenings will be held on November 7 and 13 at the Behavioral Health Office. Book your appointment now for a free memory screening by calling Mardee Lader at 415-5435. See details on page 21.

The Mac User Group

Thursday, November 1 1:15 p.m. Manatee Room/ IS The Mac Users Group at Shell Point will be celebrating its 10th anniversary this season. Come celebrate with us. “Where We Have Been and Where Are We Going?” will be highlighted at the meeting. The meeting also features questions and answers with member participation.

Craft Bazaar

Sunday, November 4 — 3:00 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL A CD concert featuring Saint- Saens Violin Concerto # 3 performed by Itzhak Perlmann with the Orchestra de Paris directed by Daniel Barenboim. The second work will be Beethoven’s Piano

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Monday, November 5 — 3:15 p.m. Social Center/IS Smart and stylish Wrenda Goodwin returns to Shell Point to share ideas for Christmas decorating, using items you already have around your home. Bring in treasures of your own and let Wrenda show you how they can be used to create a festive holiday look in a small space. She’ll also show us how to avoid over-decorating, and how everyday items can become Christmas decorations in a snap. Everyone who attends is encouraged to bring an item of their own to be used in a demonstration.

Friday, November 2 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Join friends and neighbors for this annual event! There are even more great items to view this year as crafters from all over Shell Point will be displaying their new, handmade goods for sale. You won’t want to miss seeing – and buying – the amazing offerings. Why not plan on stopping by the Palm Grill for lunch as well?

CD Surround Sound Concert

Easy Christmas Decorating

Dinner at Roy’s

Monday, November 5 3:45 p.m. Court pickup 8:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $6.00 (dinner on your own) This chic chain’s flagship restaurant opened in Honolulu in 1988. The founder, Roy Yamaguchi, describes the food as Hawaiian Fusion Cuisine which blends fresh local ingredients with European sauces and bold Asian spices, always with a focus on seafood. Entrees at this Bonita Springs eatery include Pulehu Style Hawaiian Barbecued Sirloin and Roy’s Classic Roasted Macadamia Nut Crusted Mahi Mahi. Why not top it off with Roy’s Melting Hot Chocolate Soufflé?

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The Renfroes

Tuesday, November 6 — 7:15 p.m. Church Auditorium/IS Welcome back the talented Douglas Renfroe as he presents Bach to Gershwin. This unique concert will feature a blending of flute, clarinet, bassoon and cello as accompaniment, as well as piano, which will bring to life the music of Gershwin’s “Porgy and Bess.” Music featured will include arrangements of Bach, Handel, opera, and Broadway in addition to the Gershwin finale.

Sandsculpting Festival

Thursday, November 8 9:00 a.m. Court pickup 12:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $4.00 Watch the sand be transformed into works of art at the 21st Annual American Sandsculpting Festival right on Ft. Myers Beach. We’ll drop you off at the Outrigger Resort and pick you up at the Holiday Inn- giving you plenty of time to walk along the beach and observe the masters of the craft as they create their impressive sand sculptures. Photographers might want to bring their cameras.

Shell Point Photo Club

Thursday, November 8 — 2:15 p.m. Manatee Room/ IS Join us as resident photographer Chuck Durrell demonstrates the use and effect of different types of lighting.

CELEBRATION! A Day in the Life at Shell Point

Friday, November 9 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. Church Auditorium/IS Join friends, neighbors, volunteer and activity groups, and employees for this new annual event. Enjoy jazz music by the John Hedges Quartet, food, games and prizes. We hope you’ll be there with us to CELEBRATE all that goes on at Shell Point! See page 6 for more information.

Info Technology Forum: How to Sell Your Unwanted Treasures on eBay

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old-time favorites, big band music, patriotic tunes and requests.

Saturday, November 10 — 10:00 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL This hands-on discussion will teach you how to get cash for your hard-to-dispose-of valuables by selling them on eBay. Simplify your life by starting to get rid of extra stuff! Dale Phillips, owner of two eBay drop-off stores, is back to teach us how to price it, list it and sell it on eBay. Come for a fun education. Dale’s stores have initiated thousands of auctions. If you prefer not to sell on your own, his stores can handle your entire transaction from appraisal to a completed sale. This is another “don’t miss” Forum!

Maple Sugar Serenaders

Saturday DVD: Freedom Writers

Mucky Duck via the Beach Cat

Saturday, November 10 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Hilary Swank stars as a young teacher who inspires her at-risk students in this moving drama, based on true events. Erin Gruwell (Swank) assigns her class an ambitious project: While studying works such as The Diary of Anne Frank, the kids keep journals about their troubled lives, applying history’s lessons to break the cycle of violence and despair that threatens their futures.

Tuesday, November 13 11:00 a.m. Board at the Welcome Center dock 3:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $25.00 (lunch on your own) Join us for a pleasant boat ride on the 35 foot Beach Cat as we venture to downtown Captiva, home of the Mucky Duck. Shrimp, burgers and delightful salads and sandwiches await you! On the return trip, let the gentle motion of the boat relax you or keep your eyes open for playful dolphins and pelicans. Please note that there is a 20-minute walk from the marina on Captiva to the restaurant.

The Blair Band

Sunday, November 11 — 7:15 p.m. Church Auditorium/IS Tickets: $5.00 This first concert in the Season of Praise will feature a combination of conventional folk and contemporary ballad-style music with original songs, played on traditional Scottish and Irish instruments. The unique sounds of this Celtic, acoustic folk group will impress the audience with their infectious enthusiasm and energy.

Veteran’s Day Lunch with Dick Hamm

Monday, November 12 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Crystal Dining Room/IS Thank a special veteran by taking them to lunch! Enjoy delicious food and great service in the Crystal and welcome back one of our favorite performers. Dick Hamm will play

Monday, November 12 3:30 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL This longtime touring husband and wife duet brings their sweet music all the way from Putney, Vermont. Their show will enliven and inspire you with beautiful singing, and fine instrumental playing on the fiddle, mandolin and guitar. Expect to hear classics from the 30s to 50s, lively swing songs, enchanting fiddle tunes from the green mountains and a dose of Vermont humor. Pure 100% Vermont Maple Syrup will be available at the show.

Women's Ministries: An End or a New Beginning?

Wednesday, November 14 10:15 a.m. Hospitality Room/The Village Church Ladies are invited to hear Dorie Ford share her mission experiences among the Isaan people in Thailand. All are welcome to attend this presentation. See page 22 for more details.

South of the Border Night

Wednesday, November 14 Dining: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Entertainment: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Crystal Dining Room/IS Join us for a fiesta at the Crystal! Enjoy favorites like fajitas, Snapper Vera Cruz, and grilled polenta while being entertained by the smooth Latin music of the Caribbean Sounds Trio. Finish with a Aguas Frescas—a blend of watermelon, pineapple and citrus fruit drinks. You’ll leave happy and full and ready for a siesta.

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Beach Day

Monday, November 19 8:30 a.m. Court pickup 3:30 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $13.00 A favorite outing for many Shell Pointers is a day at Delnor Wiggins State Park in Naples. Once again, it’s a beach barbeque with burgers and hot dogs. So, grab your beach gear and enjoy the beach with friends and neighbors. We’ll take care of the rest.

Roger Williams

Thursday, November 15 7:30 p.m. Church Auditorium Tickets: $25.00 With over 18 gold and platinum albums to his credit, Roger Williams is hailed as the greatest selling pianist of all time. Nicknamed “King of the Arpeggios,” his show-stopping magic delights audiences around the globe. Come enjoy Williams’ classic technique and jazzy style.

Shopping at Coconut Point

Wednesday, November 21 9:00 a.m. Court pickup 4:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $4.00 (lunch on your own)

CD Surround Sound Concert and Movie: 30th Anniversary of Concerts from Lincoln Center Sunday, November 18 3:00 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL On Sunday, November 18th, we will repeat a packed-out program that was presented last year. This will be a DVD presentation on the screen (with our great sound system) of the “30th Anniversary of Concerts from Lincoln Center,” featuring Pavoratti, Beverly Sills, Andre Watt, Itzhak Perlmann, Danny Kaye, Yo-Yo Ma, James Galway, Baryshnikov, Winton Marsalis, Emanual Ax and a score of others live on the screen. Don’t miss this concert!

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Saturday Excursion: BIG ARTS Fair Saturday, November 24 9:00 a.m. Court Pickup 2:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $5.00 ($3.00 admission on your own) BIG ARTS Art Fair features over 70 artists from around the country. You will have the opportunity to view works in a wide variety of mediums including glass, jewelry, sculpture, original wearable art, painting, photography, and garden art. There will be live music, entertainment, and food available too!

Monday, November 26 7:15 p.m. Social Center /IS Marlon Brando gives a nuanced performance as the aristocratic Lt. Fletcher Christian, an officer aboard the HMS Bounty who leads a mutiny against the ship’s tyrannical Capt. Bligh (Trevor Howard). Featuring lush cinematography of the story’s spectacular Tahitian setting and a stirring musical score, director Lewis Milestone’s 1962 interpretation of the classic novel was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

Shop ‘till you’re hungry; then shop some more! Tommy Bahama, Ross, Coach, Muvico Theaters, Dillard’s, Starbucks, Blue Water Bistro and over one hundred more shops, eateries and specialty stores await you. Call 992-4259 for a complete list of stores. For your added convenience, shuttle service is now available throughout the complex.

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Movie Night: Mutiny on the Bounty

Meet & Greet Friday, November 16 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Palm Grill/WDL This Meet and Greet will be hosted by Lynn Schneider of Communications and Robyn Church of the Salon. Enjoy an offering of hors d’oeuvres and chat with friends while resident pianist Tom Lasier plays. Why not make plans to enjoy dinner at the Palm Grill afterward?

Sebrie Photography Service at Shell Point Wednesday, November 21nd and Friday, November 23rd By Appointment Capture perfect family moments by having a portrait taken this Thanksgiving holiday. Portrait background choices are the Woodlands Fireplace, the Mid-Rise Fountain or the Island Beach. For more information or to make an appointment please call the Woodlands Desk at 454-2054.

Organist Tom Hoehn

Tuesday, November 27 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Woodlands Commons Organist Tom Hoehn returns to Shell Point for two entertaining performances on our own Allen Theater Organ. Tom is an unusually talented organist. He has played in baseball parks, large theaters, churches and choral groups. His concert will delight you with a mix of show tunes, standards and semi-classical music. Many times during a performance, he will turn around to the audience and ask for requests. After getting a few suggestions,

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

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he will proceed to weave them into a five to ten minute medley. Join us for one, or both, of these performances—you won’t be disappointed!

Book Talk Tuesday, November 27 2:15 p.m. Social Center/IS Guy McMillan of Oakmont will discuss the fast-paced novel of political intrigue entitled Act of Treason by popular writer, Vince Flynn. Refreshments will be served.

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Everblades Hockey Game

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Wednesday, November 28 5:00 p.m. Court Pickup 10:30 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $25.00 (snacks on your own) The Alaska Aces take on the Everblades at Germain Arena for non-stop minor league hockey action. One of these players might be the next big NHL star. So why not grab a few friends and cheer on the Blades!

Holiday Shopping and Tree Lighting

Friday, November 30 Shopping: 4:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Resident Activity Center/IS Entertainment: 5:45 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Amphitheater/IS Hang your stockings with care and then join us for this annual event that is guaranteed to put you in the Christmas spirit!

Not only will we be lighting the Shell Point Christmas Tree, but we’ll also delight in some holiday music, snacks and shopping with area vendors.

SAVE THE DATE: SHELL POINT GALA 40TH YEAR CELEBRATION Friday, January 11, 2008 Church Auditorium/Island More information will be available in Shell Point Life in December

MARK YOUR CALENDAR The 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.

SUNDAY 9:15 Christian Life Studies 9:00 Christian Studies (WDL) 10:15 Morning Worship 1:15 Mixer Golf League 3:00 CD Surround (Nov. 4, 18) 6:15 Evening Service MONDAY 8:46 Lap Robes (Nov. 5, 19) 9:15 Billiards 9:15 Pottery 1:00 Mah-Jongg (Sabal Room, Commons) 1:15 Advanced Table Tennis 1:15 Scrabble 1:15 Shuffleboard 1:15 Tone Chimes 2:00 Beading Club 3:00 Bible Study (Arbor) 7:00 Pinochle 7:00 Duplicate Bridge TUESDAY 8:36 Women’s Golf League 9:15 Painting Class 9:15 Stamp Project 12:45 Intro to Duplicate Bridge 1:00 Mixed Progressive Pairs’ Bridge

1:45 The Rollicking Recorderists 2:15 Library Book Talk (Nov. 27) 6:45 Hymn Sing (Nov. 13)

WEDNESDAY 7:45 Men’s Bible Study 9:00 Resident Council (Nov. 7) 9:00-12:00 Geraci Travel 9:15 Watercolor Group 9:45 Ladies’ Bible Study 10:15 Fishing Club (Nov 28) 11:00 Computer Q & A /WDL (Nov. 14) 11:15 Computer Q & A /IS (Nov.28) 1:00 Chess 1:15 Beginners/Intermediate Table Tennis 2:15 Huggie Hearts 2:15 Knitters Anonymous (Nov 21) 2:30 Jazz ‘N Stuff 3:00 Bible Study (King’s Crown) 5:45 Village Church Choir Rehearsal 7:15 Bible Study & Prayer THURSDAY 8:00 Men’s Golf League 9:30 Current Events Group 10:15 On-Line Investors (Nov 15) 1:15 Mac User Club (Nov. 1)

1:15 SPOT Play Readers (Nov. 1, 15) 1:15 Mah-Jongg (Library Lounge, RAC) 2:00 Spanish Club 2:15 Computer Club (Nov. 15) 2:15 Handwork (Nov. 8, 22) 7:00 Trailblazers Bible Study

FRIDAY 8:00 Intrepid Bike Riders (Nov. 9, 23) 9:15 Stamp Project 10:15 Inquiring Minds 11:15 Fit & Healthy 1:00 Mixed Progressive Pairs Bridge 1:15 Quilters 1:15 Table Tennis 1:30 Vespers (Arbor) 2:45 Vespers (KC) 3:15 Great Decisions (Nov. 2, 16) 6:45 Game Night SATURDAY 8:00 Adopt-a-Road (Nov. 17) 9:00 Coffee Social 9:45 Bridge Supervised Play 10:00 Info Technology Forum (Nov. 10) 1:00 Chess 7:00 Duplicate Bridge

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November Events THE ARBOR FRI ..........2......Birthday Party with Songs to Remember . .3:00 FRI ..........2......Hymn Sing (2FM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:00 MON ......5......Arbor Lunch Trip to First Watch (1FL) . .10:30 TUES ......6......Leslie Gregory, harpist (1DR) . . . . . . . . . . . .4:30 WED ......7......Vicki Lei (CMR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3:00 THUR ....8......Health Talk: Hearing Awareness (CMR) .10:00 MON......12 ....Travel Presentation w/Walt Craig: “Monastery Life on Mt. Athos” (CMR) 1:30 TUES ....13 ....Tommy Barr (CMR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:00 TUES ....13 ....Resident Council (CMR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:00 WED ......14 ....Men’s Pizza & Movie (1CK) (1SR) . . . . . . .4:00 THUR....15 ....Tune Toppers (CMR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:00 FRI ........16 ....Lunch trip w/KC to Rhodes Fresh & Fancy (1FL) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:15 MON......19 ....Vivian Aiello, violinist (1FL) . . . . . . . . . . . .4:30 TUES ....20 ....Maple Sugar Serenaders (CMR) . . . . . . . . .2:00 WED ......21 ....Mid-Day Movie: Scenic Railway JourneysFrom the Pyramids to Down Under (1SR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:00 SAT ........24 ....Dot Whiteman’s 90th birthday reception (CMR)2:00 TUES ....27 ....Ladies’ Pizza & Movie (1CK) (1SR) . . . . . .4:00 WED ......28 ....Fiddlin’ Bill (CMR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3:00 THUR....29 ....Nostalgia (2FM) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30

In Loving Memory Albert Muench (September 3) Kenneth Vogel (September 8) Frank Travers (September 28) Mildred Cosby (September 30)

Rosemary Neale and Walter Remster (both of the Arbor) bring trays of holiday cookies around to attendees of the Arbor’s Musical Moments.

KING’S CROWN SAT..........3........Leslie Gregory, harpist (A)..........................1:00 p.m. MON.......5........Songs to Remember, duo (A).......................6:00 p.m. THURS...8.......Tune Toppers, jazz trio (A)............................2:00 p.m. MON......12.......Movie: It Happened One Night (MP) ......1:00 p.m. MON......12.......Golden Road Quartet (A)............................7:00 p.m. WED......14.......Tom Cannon, entertainer (A).......................1:00 p.m. FRI.........16........Lunch Trip w/Arbor to Rodes Fresh & Fancy (L) ............................................................10:00 a.m. FRI.........16........Current Events with Dr. Dodd (2NP)......10:30 a.m. SAT........17.......Tommy Barr, guitarist (A)............................2:00 p.m. MON......19.......Maple Sugar Serenaders (A)........................6:00 p.m. THURS..22......Tune Toppers, jazz trio (A)...........................2:00 p.m. MON......26......Vicki Lei, singer (A)......................................6:00 p.m. WED.......28.......Fiddlin’ Bill, singer (A)................................1:00 p.m.

LARSEN PAVILION MON.......5........Carol Driscoll, Key Boards (2DR) ............10:00 a.m. MON.......5........Music Trio (3AR) ......................................10:30 a.m. TUES.......6 ......Ruth Rodgers, Piano (3AR) ......................10:00 a.m. THUR.....8 ........Tommy Barr, Guitar (2DR) ......................10:00 a.m. MON......12 ......Bus Trip (3rd floor) to Bowditch Park for Picnic................................................10:30 a.m. TUES......13 ......Ruth Rodgers, Piano (3AR) ......................10:00 a.m. TUES......13 ......Tommy Barr, Guitar (3AR) ........................2:00 p.m. THUR....15 ......Picnic Outside MON......19 ......Music Trio (3AR) ......................................10:30 a.m. TUES…..20 ......Ruth Rodgers, Piano (3AR) ......................10:00 a.m. WED…...21 ......Fiddlin’ Bill, Fiddle (3AR) ........................10:00 a.m. FRI……..23 ......Bus Trip (2nd floor) to Bowditch Park for Picnic ................................................10:00a.m. MON..…26.......Paul Kulus, Saxophone (MD) ....................2:00 p.m. TUES..…27 ......Ruth Rodgers, Piano (3AR) ......................10:00 a.m. THUR.....29......Tom Cannon, Piano (3AR) ......................10:30 a.m.

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NovemberDiningEvents South of the Border Wednesday, Nov. 14th, 4-7 p.m. Crystal Room

Crystal Traditions through out the Week

Join us for a fiesta at the Crystal! The Crystal is putting away the pasta bar for tonight and inviting you to pull out your sombrero and enjoy mouth-watering favorites like Snapper Vera Cruz, beef enchiladas, traditional Mexican rice, grilled polenta, and an extravagant chicken and shrimp fajita station while being entertained by the smooth Latin music of the Caribbean Sounds Trio. Nothing too spicy! Finish your meal with Aguas Frescas—a selection of watermelon, pineapple and citrus fruit drinks. You’ll leave happy, full and ready for a siesta.

The Crystal Room is presenting some traditional favorites which everyone loves!

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Tasty Carvings Station

Palm Grill’s Blue Plate Special Continues

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Pasta Night Thursday

Stir Fry Creation Station

Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-2 p.m.

Friday If you are looking for a bargain lunch, then we have just the thing for you! Come on into the Palm Grill for a value-priced lunch with all the trimmings. The Blue Plate Special is offered for lunch Tuesdays through Saturday, for just $7.75. This special includes the entrée, beverage of choice, a scoop of ice cream for dessert, and the gratuity. The special changes daily, offering a wide variety of options. So make sure you stop on by for lunch at the Palm Grill!

Café Promenade

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Bountiful Brunch

Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-2 p.m.

The Café Promenade provides a home style feeling and accommodates casual dining in an indoor-outdoor setting with a picturesque lake view adjacent to the boardwalk next to the lake and conveniently located near the Woodlands swimming pool. At the Café Promenade you can enjoy the warm and quaint dining ambiance inside or feel free to relax outside and enjoy the scenic lake view. The Café Promenade offers a light morning menu with fresh baked pastries, bagels, muffins, juices and gourmet coffees. For lunch try one of the specialty salads or a fresh grilled panini-style sandwich of your choice. These lighter menu items are designed for

Seafood Night

those who are health conscious. Or just enjoy a bowl of delicious homemade soup and half a sandwich. No matter where you live at Shell Point, the Café Promenade is close enough to enjoy the tranquil view of the lake and a leisurely weekday morning with a cup of coffee, a fresh baked pastry and the newspaper. Or better yet, take time and relax over a casual lunch with a friend while enjoying each other’s company. Share a specialty salad or unique sandwich, consisting of specialty breads – along with your favorite stories. The Café Promenade can be reached by calling 454-2060.

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Holiday dining options at Shell Point are numerous and sure to meet the needs of our residents. Here is a description of all the options available for Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, November 22, 2007. Choices range from a bountiful buffet, full waited service, and even a complete homecooked dinner for eight people ready for you to take home and serve to your guests. Island Café You can start out the day with a casual breakfast at the Island Café where you may order a complete cooked-to-order breakfast hot off the grill. Or choose to relax over a cup of freshly brewed coffee and pastries. And if you just want a light lunch instead of the traditional Thanksgiving meal, the Island Café staff will be there to serve you from 7 a.m – 2 p.m. Crystal Room James Beck, Guest Services Manager, Ethel Hubbard, Operations Manager, and all of the Hospitality Services staff will have a festive traditional Thanksgiving buffet menu available for you in the Crystal Room. The carved-to-order roast turkey with dressing, baked ham, salmon and many other holiday favorites will be ready and waiting. Other choices include a variety of vegetables, a very extensive salad bar, and a large selection of holiday desserts on the dessert buffet table. The Crystal Room will be open from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Seating at the Crystal Room is based on the availability of tables. Reservations are taken only for the Social Center and can accommodate parties of 6 or more. The

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For Thanksgiving dinner you can choose from a bountiful buffet, full waited service, and even a complete homecooked dinner for eight. same menu will be available in both locations. Friday, November 16th, is the deadline for reservations in the Social Center. Call 454-2199 or see a dining room hostess to make reservations. The buffet price is $15.24. You may use your Passport Dining Plan, charge to your apartment or credit card or pay cash. Please note that the Crystal Room will be closed for dinner, so that our employees can enjoy a holiday meal with their families. Palm Grill For full waited service in a smaller more formal setting, you may want to dine at the Palm Grill. Manager Tom Irwin and Chef Joel Bachhuber will be serving Thanksgiving dinner from 11:30 a.m. until 6 p.m. Menu options include the traditional turkey dinner with all of the trimmings, bacon-wrapped filet mignon, fresh steamship of ham or Florida grouper. Dinners will include soup or salad and dessert. Prices range from $19.95 to $24.95. The Palm Grill does not accept reservations. Family Feast If you would like to have a traditional Thanksgiving meal prepared for you and ready to serve in your own home, the Crystal Room is offering our annual “Family Feast”

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Crystal Room: 11 a.m - 2 p.m. Island Cafe: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m. Palm Grill: 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m.

meal for Thanksgiving. The meal is fully cooked and ready for immediate service. The standard feast consists of a whole roasted turkey, dressing, whipped potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce and vegetable for $44.95. A deluxe feast is also available. It includes a pumpkin pie and a dozen dinner rolls in addition to the turkey, dressing and vegetables. The price for the deluxe feast is $49.50. One “Family Feast” will generously serve 8 people. Orders must be placed by November 16th and will be ready for pickup at the Crystal Room on Thanksgiving Day.

Save While Dining with the Passport Plan Enjoy the delicious meals prepared and served at Shell Point even more by taking advantage of the Dining Passport Plan. The Passport Plan allows you to purchase meals at any dining venue at up to a 30% discount. The Plan allows you to prepay a set dollar amount and then you simply use the card to pay for your meals until the dollar balance is gone or the time limit of four months expires.

The Plan offers four levels of discount, the more you use the greater the discount. Another great benefit of the Passport Plan is that you can use it for your own meals, as well as treating neighbors, friends, and family. Plans can be purchased through Finance, at each dining location or at the service desks. The meal plan amount you have chosen is then placed on your monthly statement. Passport plans will

be automatically renewed unless you request cancellation of the plan.

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David Moreland Named CIU Alumni of the Year

Pavilion Nurse Donates Hair to Worthy Cause for Children

David C. Moreland, Shell Point's vice president of sales and marketing, was recently honored as one of Columbia International University's Alumni of the Year. The award was presented at a special chapel service during Homecoming Weekend at Columbia International University (CIU) in South Carolina. This honor was awarded to David in recognition of his long-standing commitment to the school and his many accomplishments in both business and Christian ministry. Many of the graduates from CIU go directly into the mission field, but a majority (approximately 60%) work instead in the business and industry sectors. Typically, the Alumni of the Year award goes to individuals serving on the mission field, but this is the first year when an individual from the busiDavid giving his acceptance speech. ness sector was honored. “We are all so proud of this recognition for David,” said Peter Dys, president of Shell Point. “David has served as the vice president of sales and marketing here at Shell Point for almost 25 years and has successfully guided this community to a position of marketplace strength and dominance in the industry.” Not only is David a savvy and skillful businessman, but he has a heart for God. This is evident in not only his personal testimony but also in the hours of volunteer service that he gives as a board member for such ministries as Foundation in Christ, which has a ministry to reach the youth of Ireland, and CIU in South Carolina. Additionally, he is a knowledgeable Bible teacher and speaker and has spent countless hours mentoring men as they develop in their personal growth and service to God.

Shell Point employees often go above and beyond the call of duty to help others. April Marshall, a nurse at the Larsen Pavilion, is an example of this commitment to serving others. April works at the 3rd floor nurses’ station of the Pavilion, providing April Marshall, Larsen Pavilion nurse cur her long hair and donated it to Locks of Love. Her niece was special care to residents in inspired to also cut and donate her hair too! the skilled nursing environment. She has a generous heart and a cheery disposition. In addition to everything she does right here at Shell Point, she also found a way to help children by giving of herself – literally! This past August, April donated 16 inches of her beautiful red hair to Locks of Love. Locks of Love is an organization devoted to helping children suffering from hair loss, especially as a result Before of cancer. They will craft wigs for these children using the hair provided by April and other nationwide donors. Sixteen inches is an astounding length of hair – that’s roughly the length of your arm from the tip of your finger to the bend of your elbow. That’s a LOT of hair! Adding to the generosity, April’s selfless donation inspired her niece to join her; they had their hair cut together! After April says she loves the free feeling of short hair. And although she does not know how long it will take for her locks to lengthen, she plans to donate her hair again! In the meantime, you can find April sporting her new hairdo on the third floor of the Pavilion at either of the nurses’ stations. April, thank you for your outstanding act of community service!

Like Mother Like Daughter— A Family of Court Representatives Not many residents can boast being a second-generation court representative, but Sharon Bermel, Cameo court rep, is one of the few! Sharon’s mother, Ruth Kerr, lived at Shell Point as a resident of Cameo, Coquina, Kings Crown, and the Pavilion for a total of 21 years! She positively impacted her daughter’s decision to run for court representative. As Sharon puts it, “I held her up as an example of good leadership. I can’t quite live up to her, but I sure try.” This is Sharon's first year as a court rep, and she is enjoying it immensely. Sharon moved to Fort Myers from Columbus, Ohio, in 1980, to live near her parents. She has been a Shell Point resident since August of 2005.

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THE BIRD OF PARADISE The vibrant colors of the Giant Bird of Paradise, or the Crane Flower, can be seen gracing the landscape of Shell Point. Its long-stemmed flowers emerge from green boat-shaped bracts, trimmed in purple and red. Numerous pointed petals stained a vivid shade of orange contrast with an arrow-shaped tongue of brilliant blue. The Bird of Paradise grows in compact clusters, using a system of rhizomes - horizontal underground or subsurface stems that usually root at the nodes. “It’s perfect,” explains landscape planner Steve Morton, “because it stays where you plant it, and doesn’t spread out of control. The seed pods are usually pollinated by a certain species of hummingbirds native to South Africa. But we don’t have those here, so the only way they can spread is if we put them there.” All four eye-catching variations of the Bird of Paradise flower exist. In fact, many call it a “bird of paradise” on account of the resemblance it bears to the head and plumage of a South African bird. The plant was first introduced to Europe in 1773, when it traveled from its native South Africa with a shipment of horticultural specimens bound

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for the Royal Botanical Garden of King George III. The Giant Bird of Paradise can reach up to five feet in height, with a 2-3 foot spread, creating quite the focal point in any island planter. Even as cut flowers in a floral arrangement, the blooms will continue

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to flourish for weeks if the water is changed regularly. As Steve Morton explained, “The Bird of Paradise fits perfectly into the landscape of the Island at Shell Point – the tropical flavor enhances the grounds and the theme of Island living.”

Eagles Preserve Open House WOWED!

On September 27th, Shell Point residents had the opportunity to visit the new Eagles Preserve neighborhood. Over 250 residents enjoyed a tour of the pool and fitness facilities, as well as one of the 110 units at Eagles Preserve. The fitness center is

fully equipped with Cybex weight resistance machines and cardio equipment. The pool is overlooking the golf course and has several shade areas and a hot tub. Both of these facilities are open to all Shell Point residents, so hop on the Red Route bus and enjoy an

afternoon at Eagles Preserve. Several Eagles Preserve residents were there to greet all of those who came to visit. They served cookies and punch and answered many questions. The day was full of sunshine, smiling faces and a start to new friendships!

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2008 Estate Planning Update Presented by the Legacy Foundation Things change. In fact, there are a number of changes that may make it necessary for you to review your estate plan. Some of them being tax laws, your health, change in financial value or you just change your mind. Failure to act can sometimes thwart your wishes. Instead of your desires being carried out, your assets may get divvied up differently by a probate court judge. The outcome may be very different from what you have in mind. There is a wide range of documents that may need updating. Many people overlook simple steps to ensure that their estate – or at least a big chunk of it – avoids being processed through probate court. Probate proceedings can drag on for months and can eat up a percentage of an estate’s value. Beneficiary designations on IRAs to insurance policies are a number one item that many people tend to forget. Over time beneficiaries, especially family mem-

bers, may have births, deaths and divorces. Make sure your documents still name the right people as primary beneficiaries. Also, don’t forget to name secondary beneficiaries so there’s no void in case the primary beneficiary dies. If no one is named beneficiary, or if the sole beneficiary dies, a judge may have to decide how assets are distributed. Wills and trusts also may need updating so they work in harmony with current law. One of their most important tasks is to avoid or minimize the tax bite from assets that go to your spouse and other loved ones. This is very important if your estate has changed financially from when you first had your will prepared. This seminar will help you understand what’s new regarding your documents: are they up to date, could your estate plan generate family upheaval and could beneficiary designations upset your estate plan.

2008 Estate Planning Update Seminar— Avoid Probate by Keeping Your Wills, Trusts, and Beneficiary Designations Up to Date Tuesday, November 13, 2007 Grand Cypress Rm/Wdls 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Presented by Craig R. Hersch, Attorney, who is Board Certified in Wills, Trusts and Estates. He is also a Certified Public Accountant. Mr. Hersch has been to Shell Point many times to present financial seminars and is a leader in his field.

ThIs seminar is free but reservations are required. Complete the form in the Academy Brochure and sign up at either service desk.

Executive Director of Legacy Foundation Appointed Shell Point is pleased to welcome Timothy A. Stephenson, ChFC, as the new Executive Director of the Legacy Foundation. Prior to coming to Shell Point, Tim served as the Senior Vice President of Development for the Orchard Foundation of The Christian and Missionary Alliance denomination, which is headquartered in Colorado Springs, CO. Additionally, his background includes experience in insurance and investment services with the Prudential Insurance Company of America, and he also served as a pastor with The Christian and Missionary Alliance for several years. “Tim is a certified financial planner and his combined experience in both finance and ministry made him the perfect candidate for this position,” said Peter Dys, president. “Tim's diverse employment experiences and education bring a unique perspective to his new position with the Legacy Foundation at Shell Point,” contin-

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Timothy Stephenson, ChFC, Executive Director of the Legacy Foundation.

ued Dys. “His pastoral training and relevant experience with the CMA denomination bring the spiritual commitment and sensitivity that is important to the mission and focus of Shell Point, while his out-

standing leadership and technical skills in the insurance and philanthropy profession will ensure that the necessary level of expertise, knowledge, and training is available to assist our residents in all aspects of planned giving and donor development.” Tim Stephenson's educational credentials include undergraduate training at Fort Wayne Bible College, graduate work at Asbury Theological Seminary and the University of Kentucky, with further graduate study in financial services with an emphasis on philanthropic planning at The American College in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, where he received his Chartered Financial Consultant degree. This educational base has provided a wellrounded background for the unique ministry and services that are provided through the Legacy Foundation. Tim and his wife, Glenda, arrived at Shell Point in late October and Tim has already assumed his responsibilities with the Legacy Foundation.

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television engineering in the We enjoyed a smorgasbord of preHistory of Television. sentations in October, including old Twelve of Shell Point’s pubfavorites, such as word mysteries, poetry, lished authors are taksudoku and bridge, and new ing part in four presenofferings like kayaking, a prestations where they share entation from the Lee County a bit about how writing Sheriff, and memory issues. their book affected their WGCU Public Media returned life followed by a brief with their historical documenreading. You can still taries – this time on the history catch the last two preof fishing and the history of Mobile computer lab sentations. baseball - in our area. Shell Point authors meet and present their books. Please refer to With the debut of L-R: Ken Hurst (King’s Crown), Calvin and Lois Johansson your Academy broMcLab – the mobile com(Cameo), Fran Keffer (Harbor Court), Ruth and Harold chure for presentaputer lab - we were able to Greenlee (Coquina) and Charles Shepson (Sundial). tions to come this pull four classes out of the the newly merged Lee Memorial Health month. You won’t want to Woodlands Computer Lab Systems, and Dr. Greg M. Silver, a solo miss the information on and place them in various practicing family physician and member of medications, meditation, rooms of the Commons. the Physicians For A National Health managing stress or preventJust in time for the Kayaking Group Program, as they share their perspectives ing falls. A maritime histoconcert season, Bud Kent on the question: Can we afford Universal ry will be provided by local author (Macoma) shared his extensive Single Payer Health Care? Robert Macomber and our own background in music theory and Watch SPTV’s Shell Point Today and Shell Point Landscape Planner performance arts with a presencheck your weekly reminder for upcoming Steve Morton will lead a Florida tation on music appreciation. presentations. The Spring 2008 Academy Plant Walkabout to introduce Bill Davis (Lakewood) leader of brochure is being planned, so if you have an you to some of our resident plants. On Line Investing shared his interest you would like to share, please call On November 28 you will knowledge. Herb Wilcox (Royal Teri Kollath, manager of Academy and volhave the opportunity to hear Bonnet) shared his background unteer services at 454-2254. from Jim Nathan, President of of more than a half century of Sheriff Mike Scott

Free Memory Screenings at Shell Point National Memory Screening Day is November 13. In order to better serve the residents of Shell Point the Department of Behavioral Health will offer free 30 minute memory screenings for interested residents. To handle the demand, the Behavioral Health Team will perform the screenings on two days: November 7 and 13. The screenings will be conducted in the Behavioral Health offices on the 2nd floor of the James Howard Wood Medical Center. Screenings are free, but an appointment is required. To schedule a free screening call Mardee Lader at 415-5435.

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The Salon at Shell Point is committed to providing quality and creative salon and spa services to you. We recognize the importance of staying current in the salon industry. Bill McDoogle, Matrix educator, wowed The Salon staff with tips on formulating colors and techniques. Bill is a seasoned educator for Matrix. This is the second time The Salon has had the pleasure of hosting a class by Bill. It is always amazing how styling and techniques can change over a short period of time. This further emphasizes the importance of “keeping up” within the craft of hair design. As part of the class, The Salon staff put their talents to work and created a new look for Mary Franklin, resort services manager. We gave Mary red lowlights and enhanced her natural shade with a semi-permanent color to add shine and dimension. Mary’s hair was finished with a new cut. We added more layers to frame Mary’s face and lots of texture for movement. Look for Mary on SPTV with her new look. We think she looks great!

The Salon Gives Thanks! The Salon at Shell Point would like to express our thanks and appreciation to all the wonderful people at Shell Point. November marks The Salon’s second year anniversary! Salon services have grown and expanded tremendously over the last two years thanks to all of you! Your support for your community salon has been invaluable. To further say “thank you,” below is a coupon for 10% off any salon service good for all residents during this season of “thanks.”

Thanksgiving Savings

SAVE 10% ON ANY SALON SERVICE Thank you! from The Salon Salon employees may accept gratuities. Expires 11-30-07

Shell Point Life | November 2007

An End or a New Beginning? After Thirty-Eight Years of Missions Work, a Couple Returns Home Norm and Dorie Ford have returned to the United States and settled in the Florida city of Port Orange after spending 38 years of their lives serving as missionaries in the countries of Laos, Malaysia and Thailand. Persevering through a range of challenging experiences (learning two foreign languages, living in a war-torn country being overtaken by Communists, and unforeseen changes in ministry Norm and Dorie locations and focus) Norm and Ford. Dorie will Dorie have remained faithful to share her missions the vision that brought them experience on together as they wed in 1965. November 14 at 10:15 a.m. at the While doing door-to-door Village Church multiplication and to cast evangelism at St. Paul Bible Hospitality Room. a vision among God’s College, the couple met, merged people to work together to see the their individual calls to missions and Isaan people brought to Christ. married, following graduation. The Though breakthroughs were not seen Christian and Missionary Alliance at the time of their departure, momenassigned them to Laos in 1969, a countum to that end is rising. try being torn apart by conflict even as It is often said that life comes full cirNorm and Dorie studied the language cle. Norm and Dorie’s lives began along and worked in evangelism and discithe Ohio River: Norm in Louisville, KY, pleship with a group of Kamu refugees. and Dorie 100 miles upriver in Aurora, By 1973 Communist rebels had moved IN. Their years of ministry ended on the into their city and in 1974, shortly opposite side of the globe, along another after the Fords came to the United river, the Mekong, location of the three States for home assignment, the counThai provinces in the initial target area try fell to the Communists. of the ministry to the Isaan people. Initially, Norm and Dorie were reA study of ancient history will assigned to Thailand but fears that it reveal that the earliest civilizations grew might fall as well, led to a three-year minand flourished alongside major rivers, istry in Malaysia at the Dalat MK School the Tigris and Euphrates Rivers in as dorm parents and school chaplain. Mesopotamia, the Indus River in India In 1979 they were able to begin and the Yellow River in China. It is the ministry in Bangkok, Thailand, spendFord’s prayer and that of the world-wide ing 19 years planting numerous prayer team for the Thai Isaan people churches in that mega-city. Norm’s that the truth of God’s Word would experience led to appointment as the grow and flourish in modern times Thai Field Director for four years. But along the Mekong River. their hearts were burdened for the 22 So – is retirement and return to million Isaan people of Thailand, the U.S. really an end to the work that 99.8% as yet unreached with the truth Norm and Dorie devoted their lives to? of God’s word. Or will it be a new beginning for the As a finale to their overseas mingospel among the Isaan people? Dorie istries, the Fords spent their last four Ford will be sharing about this blosyears in the most exciting, challenging soming opportunity at this month’s and demanding experience of their Women’s Ministries Global Outreach missionary career. Partnering with a event on Wednesday, November newly arrived missionary couple, they 14th, at 10:15 a.m. in the Hospitality have worked to develop a world-wide Room at the Village Church. prayer team, a curriculum for church

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One of the special traditions enjoyed by Shell Point Residents is the annual Thanksgiving Day Service, hosted by The Village Church. As you anticipate celebrating this American holiday with your family and friends, plan to begin the day at The Village Church as the community gathers to give thanks and praise to God for His bountiful blessings. This year Dr. David Nesselroade, Shell Point Medical Director, will be the featured speaker. His topic will be Thankfulness for God’s Faithfulness. He’ll be reflecting on the 20+ years that he and his family have been part of the Shell Point Community and the many ways God has led and provided for them. As a health care provider, Dr. Nesselroade contributes significantly to the well-being of our residents. As a student of theology, his insightful biblical teaching provides inspiration and edification for the community.

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Rev. Ken Nesselroade, Senior Minister of the Village Church, will lead the Thanksgiving Service, which will begin at 10:15 a.m. and last about one hour. Organist, Dr. Calvin Johansson (Cameo) will be playing two festive settings of “Now Thank We All Our God”; one by J.S. Bach and the other by S. Karg-Elert. Spirited congregational singing will also be a significant part of the service. And under the direction of Randy Woods, Minister of Worship & Music, The Village Church choir (70+ voices) will be singing Joel Raneys’ triumphant anthem that declares: “Let every day we’re living be a new thanksgiving.” As 19th Century hymn writer Henry Alford has written, “Come, ye thankful people, come, raise the song of harvest home!” As together we recognize God’s provision and blessing; let’s pause to corporately express to Him our gratitude and praise during this Thanksgiving Day Service.

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Bakeless Bake Sale Recap Alan and Betty Boers (Oakmont), Bobbi Brown (Nautilus) and Bill Maruchi (Lakewood) of the Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary thank you for your donations.

During the two weeks of this year’s fund raiser, Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary President Bill Maruchi is proud to announce that your contributions have added more than $25,000 to the operating fund that keeps 17 committees going in your skilled nursing facility. A big, “Thank you!” from the Auxiliary! The goal for the campaign was $30,000 and The Auxiliary members are hopeful that residents who are returning from up north this fall will help make up the difference. Bakeless Bake Sale envelopes are still

available at both of the service desks. Also, if you are interested in joining 225 of your fellow residents in serving on the Auxiliary, there are two orientations left in this year: November 16 and December 7. Call Ginny Miller-Plaza, volunteer and education coordinator at 454-2290 to sign up for this two hour class that is followed by a tour of the Larsen Pavilion. You will hear all about this organization that enhances the life of Larsen Pavilion residents, and perhaps find a volunteer position that is just right for you.

The 2007-08 Season of Praise Begins Nov. 11

The Blair Band Music from the highlands will fill the auditorium on Sunday Evening, November 11, at 6:15 p.m. as The Blair Band begins The Village Church’s 20072008 Season of Praise. The Blair Band has been noted for its “acoustic presentation of brilliant fiery music from the highlands of Scotland to the shores of Ireland.” As they travel across the U.S. and throughout the U.K., the Blair Band has been impacting audiences everywhere with their inspirational style of Celtic music performed on traditional Scottish/Irish instruments. The great thing about Celtic music is that people of all ages and races can enjoy it with no wall dividing them. The music is happy, passionate, and celebratory. It brings people together and provides a connection to a rich history with which many have lost touch. The concert will feature their arrangements of hymn tunes like Slane “Be Thou My Vision” and settings of the traditional folk music like “The Glasgow Reel” and “Londonderry Air.” The concert will also include selections from their CD’s Fields of Freedom and Celtic Sessions. The Blair Band is lead by Ric Blair on vocals, guitar, piano, and bodhran. Along with Ric, three other musicians play authentic Celtic instruments, such as the uilleann pipes, djembe/percussion and a fiddle. Tickets for this inspirational concert are available during regular office hours at The Village Church for a $5 donation.

Shell Point Life | November 2007

erman Night at The Palm Grill The sweet aroma of slow-cooked beef filled the Woodlands Commons long before the doors of the Palm Grill opened on October 17th, hinting at the delicious food in store for diners lucky enough to get a table for German Night. It was a busy night at the Palm Grill as Shell Point’s own restaurant served over 170 guests from a menu full of authentic German cuisine that made deciding on an entrée difficult. Some diners had to wait for a table but once inside they were pleased to find the food was well worth the wait as Chef Joel Bachhuber delivered large portions with a wonderful balance of sweet, sour, and savory flavors. Gail Keel provided authentic music on the accordion, concertina and piano. Residents danced and sang along to traditional German folk songs.

Charles and Marjorie Marchyshyn (Parkwood) with Tom Irwin

Standing: Jim and Marion Davey and Harold Seer. Seated: Alfred and Lore Rosenstrauch and Sylvia Seer.

Sharon Bermel, Betty Baker and Ann Wharton, all of Cameo

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Constance Lidner (Cellana) wearing an authentic dress from her homeland.

Dr. Gunter and Hilda Meng (Lakewood) with Ted Yeatts

“It was a busy and successful evening,” said Program Coordinator Ted Yeatts, “but the Palm Grill is used to delivering this kind of excellence every night. Most people went home with left-

Music by Gail and Helma added festive ambience that got many residents singing and dancing.

Bob and Ginger Dornburg (Oakmont)

Dulcimer Club Makes Sweet Music at Shell Point B Y T E D Y E AT T S , A C T I V I T I E S C O O R D I N AT O R

Recently, Shell Point neighbors and friends gathered in the Social Center to welcome members of the Southwest Florida Dulcimer Club. As the musicians presented a variety of old-time music, including fiddle tunes and hymns, residents were invited to join in the fun with singing, clapping and toe tapping. Not only did the ladies of the Dulcimer Club share their music with us, but they also shared the history of the music they were playing. The Appalachian Lap Dulcimer is one of only two instruments in the world that was invented in the United States. We learned that this truly American instrument was often homemade by simple folks as a source of family entertainment before television and radio. Each member of the club shared the story of how they began playing the dulcimer. Residents also had the opportunity to talk with the performers after the concert about their different dulcimers. Ken Darling (Sundial) even brought his own dulcimer to the show, and a dulcimer club member tuned it for him. It was a great afternoon of entertainment.

overs and everyone went home satisfied.”

Craft Bazaar Brings Out Best Don’t miss the annual craft bazaar to be held Friday, November 2 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Grand Cypress Room of the Woodlands. Here are just a few samples of the items that will be for sale.

Pottery by Augusta Crane (Parkwood)

Shell art and jewelry by Starr Ramsey (Lakewood)

Bags by Barbara Hilton (Rosemont)