Shell Point LIfe January 2008 by Shell Point Retirement Community

January 2008 Vol. 3 Issue 1

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HAPPY ANNIVERSARY By Lynn Schneider, Editor This year marks Shell Point’s 40th anniversary and as we begin a year that will be filled with celebrations and events all designed around this exciting milestone, we start by acknowledging God’s provision for Shell Point and its people. God truly is good and we rely on Him as we continue to serve the mission and ministry of this organization. In January, as we cross this milestone threshold, we will begin our year of celebration with the 40th Anniversary Gala sponsored by The Legacy Foundation. The theme of this year’s Gala is appropriately, “Celebrating 40 Years of God’s Blessing.” I hope you will join us as we come together to take a look back at where we have been and how far we have come. Shell Point Life magazine will also join in the celebration in its own way. For the next twelve months, we will explore Shell Point’s history with a different “chapter” of the Shell Point story each month. By the end of the year, you will have read a complete story of Shell Point’s history as well as numerous other articles that will relate to our past, present and future. This month, we start out as all things do, in the beginning. How did the idea of Shell Point even come about? So, the first article in our 12month series will go back to the early days of the Christian and Missionary Alliance

and to the wellspring for the dream that has become a reality. The articles are grouped together in a special section starting on page 9. Speaking of new beginnings, other items of interest this month relate to the New Year, and you don’t want to miss the opportunity to improve the quality of your life by taking 10 minutes a day to do something positive for yourself or others. See Rochelle Cherniawski’s article on page 4. For others, a new beginning might start with a spiritual inventory and a desire to develop a deeper spiritual life. If so, there are many opportunities this month at The Village Church. January is actually an important month at the church as they kick off their annual Missions Festival, a weeklong series of events designed to highlight God’s work around the world. The event begins on January 20 and you will find the details on page 15. The Legacy, Dining and Hospitality Services, Resort Services and Activities, Sales, and even our lifelong learning program, The Academy, will all be involved in planning events this year that center around this special occasion. Make sure you take advantage of these special programs. Happy Anniversary Shell Point!

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We are all looking forward to the Gala on January 11th to celebrate 40 great years for Shell Point Retirement Community. However, the excitement will not end there. Several departments are working hard to make sure we observe the 40th anniversary all year long. A 40th anniversary logo will identify programs in Shell Point Life, The Academy at Shell Point brochure, and The Weekly Reminder, so make sure to attend these special programs. The Academy is planning educational classes focused on the 1960s, the history of The Christian and Missionary Alliance and even the space program. Do you remember the songs, movies and games from 1968? Well, you will have fun attending movie nights, dances and special programs organized to take you back to the year Shell Point started. Throughout the year, SPTV will also have special segments commemorating the history of Shell Point. The Village Church will also be involved with sermons and discussion groups revolving around 1968 and Shell Point. We hope to see you at all of the events!

Shell Point Life is published monthly for the residents of Shell Point Retirement Community. Editor Lynn Schneider Art Director Rich Cerrina Graphic Designer Wendy Iverson Staff Contributors Gene McGonigle, Teri Kollath, Millie Kuehn, Linda Rakos, Randy Woods, Robyn Church, Rachael Dula, Glenda Stephenson, Carol Cooper, Tom Frackenpohl, Jessica Clark, Rochelle Cherniawski, Mary Franklin, Elizabeth Brown, Ted Yeatts, Linda Hicks, Dawn Boren, McKenzie Boren Resident Contributors Bill Saunders, Bill Lanpher, Anita DeWeese Please submit suggestions in writing to Lynn Schneider at Shell Point Welcome Center.

O N T H E C O V E R The entrance to Shell Point is a beacon of light to those seeking a fulfilling retirement and a chance to enjoy the beginning of an exciting new chapter in life.

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15101 Shell Point Boulevard • Fort Myers, FL 33908 (239) 466-1131 • www.shellpoint.org Shell Point is a non-profit ministry of The Christian and Missionary Alliance Foundation, Inc.

Celebrating God ’s Blessings on Shell Point Mark your calendar to attend a formal Gala celebration commemorating the 40th Anniversary of Shell Point.

40th Anniversary Gala January 11, 2008

Afternoon Seating 2:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Evening Seating 6:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. Village Church Auditorium There will be two seatings. Please indicate which seating you prefer on the invitation reply card you received in the mail. Send it to the Legacy by January 4, 2008.

ATTENTION: Make sure your write your name and address on your reply card in the spaces provided, so that the Legacy can send your tickets to your home. Do not leave those spaces blank.

im Zimmerman and the King’s Brass will be appearing in concert at The Village Church at 6:15 p.m. on Sunday, January 6 and at 7:15 p.m. on Monday, January 7, 2008. Tim Zimmerman and The King’s Brass present hymn classics with a contemporary flair. The King’s Brass features three trumpets, three trombones, a tuba, percussion and keyboards. These instruments blend together to create a time of innovative worship that will be enjoyed by all generations. Secular and sacred music critics alike applaud their concerts as “superb in every way” and “innovative and well played.” “Truly, an unforgettable experience!” A New Year’s concert with Tim Zimmerman and The King’s Brass has become a fine tradition

at The Village Church. It will be a pleasure to host them in concert again this year. The King’s Brass, formed over two decades ago, is comprised of professional musicians from across the country who desire to use the instruments they love to lead others in praise and worship. The King’s Brass’ original arrangements are featured on twelve recordings. Their latest CD on the Summit Record label (www.summitrecords.com) is their Classic Hymns release, featuring organists Diane Bish, Rebecca Kleintop Owens and Samuel Metzger with the Ruffatti Pipe Organ of the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. Tickets are $5, and available at the door.

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

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Take Ten! Not Ready for a Major New Year’s Resolution? Try These Ten Simple 10-minute Pick-Me-Ups B Y R O C H E L L E C H E R N I AW S K I , C O M M U N I C AT I O N S S P E C I A L I S T

ach year after the holidays, millions of people pledge to undertake the arduous task, doing what ever it takes, to have a successful New Year’s resolution. January feels like the perfect time to take advantage of the opportunity to start fresh. But a few weeks into the New Year, the new and improved you starts to fizzle out. Weight loss programs fall to the wayside. Exercise plans become exhausted. And your “can do” attitude takes a siesta. There’s always next year, right? …Not so fast. Starting right now, it’s time for a fresh approach to improving yourself in the New Year. Take ten! There are 1,440 minutes in a day. And in just ten minutes, you can find little ways to improve your life. Here are a few ideas to get you started: Boost Your Brain Power: Keeping your mind active will keep it sharp and strengthen your memory. And it can be a lot of fun. Play cards. Try a crossword. Complete a Sudoku. Work on a jigsaw puzzle. Join in a game of Mah-Jongg. Challenge a friend to a game of Scrabble. Take a class at the Shell Point Academy. There are so many ways to boost your brain power in a quick ten minutes. Can you think of more? Soothe Your Soul: Take ten minutes to relax. Enjoy the sounds of nature. Bask in the golden sunshine. Meditate in prayer. No matter how you find time to relax, you will be glad you did. Some of the benefits of pure relaxation include: lower blood pressure,

decreased anxiety, better sleep, more energy, increased concentration, less headaches and pain, lower cholesterol, and stronger immune system response. So enjoy your time of sweet serenity, and the benefits that will follow. Promote A Healthy Heart: It’s never too late to start! You can prepare a healthy meal in ten minutes. And even ten minutes of exercise can be beneficial. So cut up those veggies and start walking! Your heart will thank you for it. Keep In-touch: Staying connected with your friends and relatives starts to get a little tricky when people live all across the country and throughout the world. Take ten minutes to make a phone call, write a letter, send an e-mail, or send a greeting card. Don’t wait for them to make the first move. It’s the New Year! It’s time to get back in-touch! De-clutter Your Life: Ten minutes is all it takes to clean out your car, un-junk your junk drawer, or re-organize a closet. With one item to de-clutter each day, your home will be a well organized abode in no time. Practice Being Green: Most of us are aware of the increasing need to conserve energy, but few of us are taking action. For ten minutes in the morning, try turning off the lights. Let that beautiful Florida sunshine flood your home with natural light! The health benefits associated with natural light will have you turning off the lights more often. You can also separate your recyclables

out from your trash in just ten minutes. Your efforts will help conserve valuable natural resources and reduce energy consumption. You CAN do it! Make A Dinner Date: In ten minutes you can make plans for a dinner date at the Crystal Dining Room, Palm Grill, or the Island Café. The return is an hour of exceptional company, conversation, and cuisine. Capture Your Thoughts: Jot down your hopes, dreams, ambitions, fears, and loves. You may just surprise yourself. If you need something to write with, Office Max claims that you can sharpen 300 pencils in ten minutes! Hand Out Compliments: Take ten minutes to stroll around your neighborhood, recognizing friends and neighbors for outstanding accomplishments, fabulous outfits, or just some nice smiles. Volunteer: There are so many ways to get involved in the community. Help a neighbor carry groceries. Hold a door. Join a group or committee. Take ten minutes to talk to the Shell Point volunteer manager, Teri Kollath, and see what opportunities might be just right for you. Do you feel inspired yet? Start your year off right, ten minutes at a time, by trying these ten tips. Or try coming up with your own ten minute improvement techniques. Happy New Year!

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

“Make somebody happy every day!”

“Learn how to work the computer.”

“Sell more for the gift shop.”

Irene Lowe (Nautilus)

Jean Arndt (Parkwood)

Barbara Lowe (Turban)

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

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Although you already know how great it is to be a resident at Shell Point, there are many people living in Lee County and beyond who are not aware of all the benefits and services that can be found at Shell Point on a daily basis. Therefore, on Thursday, January 31, from 10 am to 3 pm, Shell Point’s Sales Department is hosting an Open House sales event to invite the public to visit our community and learn about the great services and amenities that

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are offered here. This is a very important event for the sales department and will entail the entire community and feature all three neighborhoods. But to ensure the success of this event, we need your help! There are many areas that could use your expertise and knowledge in promoting the very best of Shell Point. These include “Ask a Resident” volunteers, volunteers to man tables for the various groups and clubs, volunteers to

open their areas to the public such as the Train Room, Stamp Ministry, Art and Pottery Studios and more, volunteers to hand out programs and take tickets, and Volunteer Hosts – just to name a few! Teri Kollath, manager of volunteer services is organizing the list of volunteers for this event. Please call Teri at 454-2254 if you are interested in helping showcase this great community to the public. Your help will be greatly appreciated!

Jessica Clark, communications specialist in Shell Point’s marketing department, is in charge of planning the large Open House sales event on January 31. Teri Kollath, volunteer services manager will be helping Jessica by lining up resident volunteers to help out at the event. Teri has a list of all the volunteer jobs available. Contact Teri today!

Brush Strokes From The Soul

Artist Rosemary Lovegrove enjoys the freedom of expression that painting has provided her as she has grown older. Rosemary gave a demonstration at the art show and created a beautiful water scene to add to the auction of artwork to benefit the Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center.

Several Shell Point staff members recently attended the art exhibit held by the Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer’s Resource Center at the Robb and Stucky design center in Fort Myers. This annual event was designed to provide an opportunity to showcase artwork created by individuals with mem- Shell Point staff members, Kathy Hannon, Dr. Nancy Spencer, ory loss or impairment and Darlene Coulombe, and Lynn Schneider (far right) with Alvin A. Dubin to show the profound ben- Alzheimer’s Resource Center executive director, Dotty St. Amand eficial effects that painting and other forms of artistic expression can positive methods that can be used to aid in have for individuals with Alzheimer’s. expressing and dealing with one’s feelings According to Dotty St. Amand, the during this difficult time.” executive director for the non-profit Brush Strokes From The Soul is held agency, money raised at the event through each year in November and this is the the sale of the artwork goes to benefit the eleventh year for this annual event. educational programs provided by the Center to individuals throughout Lee County. “We were very pleased to represent Shell Point at this event,” said Dr. Nancy Spencer, of the behavioral health department at Shell Point. “Many of our residents have continued to live productive and fulfilling lives following a diagnosis of the disease and it is our desire to assist them in any Dubin Center board members Lou Pontius, way possible to this end. Creative expresArchie Hayward with Dotty St. Amand sion such as painting is just one of many Shell Point Life | January 2008

A Tropical Treasure Shell Point Opens New Model with Interior Design by Candace Brocato-Carlson BY J COM

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hell Point Retirement Community recently opened its latest model in the community’s new neighborhood of Eagles Preserve at Shell Point. Shell Point hired local interior decorator Candace Brocato-Carlson, of CB Design Studio, to design the interior of the residence, which features an eclectic theme with a decidedly tropical twist. This traditional one-bedroom with den is located on the first floor of the Egret building in Eagles Preserve and overlooks the 13th fairway of the Shell Point Golf Club. In addition to the fairway and lake views of the golf course, a buffer of native trees and landscaping provides the real tropical look that influenced the design of the home. “I took one look at that view and knew that I would have to incorporate tropical style into the design,” said Brocato-Carlson. “The various shades of green outside every window were my inspiration. I wanted to bring together a timeless design that felt like it could have evolved over several years,” she said. “Consequently, I focused on classic, traditional upholstered furniture paired with an eclectic mix of oriental and bamboo curio cabinets, armoires, and tables that are reminiscent of antiques. The tropical theme was introduced through the use of bamboo inspired accessories and small hand-painted occasional pieces. These items could easily be reworked down the road and the core furnishings could be accented in a completely different theme.” Brocato-Carlson carried the tropical look

“I took one look at that view and knew that I would have to incorporate tropical style into the design of this home,” said Brocato-Carlson. throughout the home beginning outside in the front entry courtyard where a dark rattan bistro table and matching chairs create an inviting spot for a cup of coffee with the morning paper. Inside, a gracious foyer creates a sophisticated entrance with sage green walls, creamy white trim, a trey ceiling with recessed lighting, and 16x16 tile floor set on the diagonal. A long hall table with glazed finish, heavily turned legs, and a curved cross bar holds elegant torch lamps and a leaf tray with faux rust finish. The focal point is a pair of tropical palm prints in bamboo frames. Underfoot is a brown Oriental rug with burgundy, gold, and green accents. Turning to the right, you enter the din-

ing room, which also has a painted sage green trey ceiling with recessed lighting as well as a stately chandelier with bamboo accents. The bay window offers an outdoor view and light is controlled by 2-inch wood blinds in the same color as the trim. A strung bamboo valance above the blinds adds a touch of texture and style which is repeated in the warm brown circular rug from Egypt. The dining table features a round glass top with beveled edge on top of a wrought iron and wicker base accompanied by four wicker and rattan armchairs. The nearby buffet is hand painted with a distressed glaze finish and is topped with a multi-stripe runner. Tropical prints complete the room.

The den is designed to be used as either a home office or as a quiet space for reading or watching television on a wall mounted flat panel screen. Comfortable seating is provided by a leather chair and ottoman, plus rattan wingback chairs, which are drawn up to a skirted table topped with a striped silk tablecloth. Rattan ladders provide display rungs for magazines and make a comfortable animal print throw just an arm’s reach away.

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The kitchen is the perfect blend of style and convenience with brown and black speckled granite countertops and backsplashes, white raised panel cabinets with white hardware, a double stainless steel sink, and white GE appliances with a flat top stove, microwave, side-by-side refrigerator with water in door, and dishwasher. A double light chandelier hangs over the counter bar which features black leather barstools so that guests can sit and visit when the host is preparing dinner. The living room is a mix of tropical and traditional in various shades of taupe, tan, green, and cream with accents of burgundy and black. The plush upholstered sofa features a muted strip that picks up the colors of the room and provides an enticing background. The sofa is flanked on either side by upholstered armchairs that feature a muted palm leaf print in gold and tan. The floor is covered in 4-inch plank bamboo in a natural finish and topped off with a hand-hooked area rug. The Asian-influenced glass and wood curio cabinet beside the sofa houses books and accessories. Dark wood side tables with glass tops add to the tropical design and a five-arm palm leaf ceiling fan with a burnished umber finish circles slowly overhead. The rattan detailing on the large armoire add textures and drama to the room which is highlighted by a variety of green plants and palms. Just off the living room is an expansive screened lanai which runs the length of the home and overlooks the scenic golf and lake views of the Shell Point Golf Club. This area brings the outdoors in with West Indies-style rattan furniture covered in plush cushions and anchored by a versatile tan sisal rug. The tropical theme continues in the master bedroom where a rattan and brass queen-sized bed commands center stage above plush carpeting. The comforter and assorted throw pillows on the bed feature the same colors found throughout the rest of the home, but this time they are muted to soft pinks, taupe, and cream. Candlestick lamps with hand painted shades sit on the bedside tables. An upholstered chair provides a comfortable place to sit and read or to just enjoy the view. The master bath offers an oversized shower, white marble vanity with two sinks, white cabinets, and a large linen closet. The den is designed to be used as either a home office or as a quiet space for reading or watching television on a wall mounted flat panel screen. Comfortable seating is provided by a leather chair and ottoman, plus rattan

wingback chairs, which are drawn up to a skirted table topped with a striped silk tablecloth. Rattan ladders provide display rungs for magazines and make a comfortable animal print throw just an arm’s reach away. Nearby are the powder room and a laundry closet which features a stacked washer and dryer. Although the residences of Eagles Preserve are located in multi-residential buildings, one of the most popular features of this particular architectural design is the enclosed garages that are available with almost all of the units. “This has been a popular feature for us,” said Mike Davis, director of sales. “Sales of the Eagles Preserve neighborhood were brisk and the community was almost sold-out before construction even started back in 2004. Now that the construction is complete, all of the residents have been moving in and getting settled. A couple of the units that were originally pre-sold recently became available when the previous depositors had trouble selling their homes. We currently have 13 units remaining in the neighborhood, which is comprised of 10 buildings for a total of 110 units.” “We decided to create a model to give prospective residents an opportunity to see what Eagles Preserve was all about.”

Decorated Model Apartments

The model in Eagles Preserve at Shell Point is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and by special appointment on weekends. Shell Point currently has six models available for viewing throughout the community which features three neighborhoods: The Island, The Woodlands, and Eagles Preserve. The decorated models vary in size including a studio; one-bedroom; one-bedroom with den; two-bedroom; and three-bedroom executive. If you have friends visiting, you can schedule an appointment for them to tour a model, by calling the Welcome Center at 239-466-1131 or 1-800-780-1131.

The Pavilion Auxiliary Welcomes Dr. Roger Hirchak at Annual Meeting The Pavilion Auxiliary always offers a valuable presentation to the residents of Shell Point to begin their Annual Meeting. This year’s presentation is personally valuable as the presenter is our very own Dr. Roger Hirchak. The number of ways you may have met Dr. Hirchak is a key testament to the vital role he plays as V.P. of Medical Services at Shell Point Retirement Community. You may have seen him at his Wednesday afternoon procedure clinic for removal of skin lesions. He may have been the physician who treated you if you have had a medical trauma and needed xrays or suturing. He oversees the Behavioral Health department of the two full and one part time psychologists as well as a licensed social worker. He oversees the Pharmacy. He oversees all of the contracted physicians you may see at the Arbor Medical Center. He also serves as the Medical Director for the Larsen Pavilion and as the Medical Director for hospice services. In addition, any staff who are injured at work will probably first see Dr. Hirchak for initial examination. He is in the unique position to not only recognize but also to take the lead in integrated health care for the residents of Shell Point. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear him discuss the health care services available at Shell Point to treat your mind, body and spirit. The Pavilion Auxillary Annual Meeting is Monday, January 9, at 1:15 p.m. in the Church Auditorium.

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“Get over the idea that only children should spend their time in study. Be a student so long as you still have something to learn, and this will mean all your life.” — Henry L. Doherty

ne of the things that draws many of our residents to the Shell Point Community is the certainty that they will receive superb healthcare when needed. Knowing that to be the case, we are especially proud to recognize Carol Clark, our own advanced registered nurse practitioner who received a doctorate degree in education on December 15, 2007, officially making her Dr. Carol Clark, EdD, ARNP. Carol was awarded the doctorate degree from Ball State University in Muncie, Indiana as a result of intensive studies and the completion of a dissertation on diabetes management. In talking with Carol, it is obvious that her hood and diploma not only represent a deep commitment to her own education, but the importance that she places on continuing education in general and the respect she has for the process of lifelong learning. In fact, prior to coming to Florida to work as an ARNP, Carol’s career was actually based in academia. Carol is a teacher at heart. She began teaching at Indiana Wesleyan University in their Baccalaureate Nursing program in 1989. Soon thereafter, she was speaking at a conference on Advanced Directives in Long-term Care where Peter Dys, Shell Point president and conference attendee, was impressed by her expertise and professional knowledge and recommended her as a potential board member to the chairman of Shell Point’s Board of Directors. Her passion, expertise, and Christian and Missionary Alliance background made her a great fit and she was invited by the chairman to serve on the board in 1992, where she was a welcomed addition. After several years of teaching, it became apparent to Carol that if she was going to remain in nursing education, she needed to pursue further education herself. Her passion was gerontology; however, this was not considered to be a popular field at the time, but Carol began the somewhat daunting task of customizing her coursework so she could focus on this topic. She fulfilled the pre-requisites for her doctorate at Ball State University and Indiana University and in the process completed requirements for her Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners certificate (ARNP). In 2001, with the pre-requisites behind her, Carol officially entered the doctoral program. She journeyed alongside a number of other educators and administrators, all 8

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Dr. Carol Clark is awarded her doctorate degree in education from Ball State University on December 15, 2007. Dr. Clark discusses a treatment plan with Shell Point Medical Center medical assistant Dennis Bross.

pursuing a doctorate in education, but Carol’s was unique in that it was geared toward medicine and nursing. It was around this time that Carol was asked to consider a position as a full-time nurse practitioner at the Alliance Community for Retirement Living (ACRL) in DeLand, Florida. Moving to Florida would provide a wonderful opportunity to work in the field of her interest, gerontology, but it created a dilemma in terms of completing her doctorate. The university staff at Ball University supported her decision to move and worked with Carol to design a long-distance program that would allow her to continue her studies and complete her doctorate, traveling some and doing extensive course work on-line. Carol began working at ACRL in August of 2002 and, less than a year later, was asked to join the Shell Point team in January 2003. Shell Point turned out to be the perfect location for working on her thesis. Because of her interest in both geriatrics and diabetes, Carol chose nursing and diabetes for the topic of her thesis. She researched married couples between the ages of 60 and 70, one of whom had Type II Diabetes, to determine how education

impacts behavior. Though it may seem obvious, patients that truly understand the risks, are more likely to alter their behavior. This underscores the importance of creating a learning environment where the patient and family can ask questions, make mistakes, and have repeated reinforcement as necessary. She concluded that including a spouse or other family members in the educational process increases understanding and support and therefore the likelihood that the prescribed plan will be followed. Carol stays up on the latest research and interprets it in the context of the geriatric environment. That keeps her busy. She cares deeply about everything and she wants to make a difference in the lives of everyone she touches. This is evident to everyone around her including her peers and co-workers. According to Dr. David Nesselroade, “Carol is a very special person…one of the most caring persons with whom I have ever worked. She identifies deeply with the concerns of the residents.” Carol Clark is definitely a blessing to Shell Point and its residents. Peter Dys, president of the community, summed it up well, “Carol is to be congratulated. Her commitment to excellence and her servant heart are an example for us all. It is because of her and others like her that Shell Point is a leader in the field of long-term care.”

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40 YEARS

OF EXCELLENCE To celebrate the 40th Anniversary, Shell Point revisits its past in this special section about the communityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history.

THE HISTORY OF SHELL POINT

The unique location of Shell Point Retirement Community and its array of services and facilities are of interest and intrigue to nearly all who visit the community. Understandably , those who come to know Shell Point are often interested in knowing how the property was acquired and developed. As well as how the concept of how the Lifecare Community became a reality. Shell Point Life will present the entire Shell Point history, one chapter per month, during 2008.

CHAPTER ONE A FOUNDATION ROOTED IN THE CHURCH As a ministry of The Christian and Missionary Alliance, the vision for Shell Point Village finds its genesis deeply rooted in the foundational goals of the church. Founded by Dr. Albert Benjamin Simpson in 1887, The Christian and Missionary Alliance was actually the combination of two related movements: the Christian Alliance and the Evangelical M i s s i o n a r y Alliance. These two organizations were begun by Simpson to serve the purposes of God by first providing a union and fellowship for believers and, subsequently, by spreading the Gospel. The Christian and Missionary Alliance emerged from these beginnings to become a worldwide denomination with a heart for Jesus Christ and a focus on missions and evangelism.

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Hundreds of Christian workers traveled to the far corners of the world to carry the good news of Jesus Christ. In just a few decades, The Christian and Missionary Alliance became well known for its tireless efforts to evangelize the world.

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

Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. Matthew 28:19–20

Vast numbers of individuals entered the mission field in the early 1920s and 1930s at great personal sacrifice. There was a growing awareness that many of these missionaries would need support in their retirement. Managers of The Christian and Missionary Alliance displayed their concern to provide such a ministry among Christians of retirement age.

Dr. Nathan Bailey’s Vision In 1960, Dr. Nathan Bailey was elected by the General Council to serve as the sixth president of The Christian and Missionary Alliance following the retirement of Dr. Harry Turner. A well-known Christian leader in both the United States and Canada, Nathan Bailey was born and raised in Wilmington, Delaware. He graduated from Nyack College in New York in 1931 and served his first pastorate in Matoon, Illinois, after which he spent 26 years of ministry in Canada as a pastor and district superintendent. A visionary, Dr. Bailey was philosophical in his approach to life and firmly committed to the ideals of The Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA). During his term as president, one of his top priorities was the education and training of Alliance workers. Tremendous growth in education occurred within the Alliance during his tenure as president. This gracious, generous spiritual leader may be the individual most directly responsible for the existence of Shell Point Village. In the beginning, Bailey’s involvement was significant in that the philosophical and financial support from church headquarters could not have been made without his approval. However, it was during Shell Point’s most trying time of financial crisis in the 1970s, that Dr. Bailey’s involvement became crucial. As the chief executive officer of the sponsoring church, his support was often questioned, and his wisdom was challenged by some associates. His investment of prayer and managerial support cannot be underestimated.

It all began early in his administration. As the leader of the denomination, Dr. Bailey received an invitation to participate in the 1961 White House Conference on Aging to which he sent an Alliance representative. From the report he received, Nathan Bailey saw the need for the Alliance, as a major church organization, to have a strong, helpful, and spiritual presence in the future ministry to the aged. Dr. Bailey was also profoundly aware of the emerging need of aging Alliance workers. From this awareness came a vision to serve the senior population. Shell Point Village was the culmination of that vision. The Alliance was already involved with a small number of retirement facilities around the country, including the Alliance Home of Deland, Florida; the Alliance Home of Carlisle, Pennsylvania; and the Glendale Missionary Colony in Glendale, California. Dr. Bailey believed that the need for retirement communities would increase over the next few decades and was inspired to build a new community that would capture the essence of what a vibrant, ministry-driven retirement was all about. Bailey saw retirement not as an end but as something more productive and positive—a beginning. To build a community with this focus would require not only the backing of the Alliance but also a commitment to quality and excellence. Dr. Bailey was determined that the next venture would be a crown jewel of a retirement facility that would show the country the positive aspects of aging. Dr. Bailey was convinced that with the spiritual and financial strength of the C&MA behind this effort, the community would thrive and set an example of quality and excellence for others to follow. Leading the executive group of the denomination, Dr. Bailey envisioned the construction of a retirement community for Alliance workers, including missionaries and ministers. This community was to serve not only retired men and women of the C&MA but those of the larger Christian community as well. And in keeping with the focus of spreading the Gospel, Shell Point could also serve as a ministry to all retirees. The following year, the idea for the retirement center took hold. The board of managers of the C&MA began to investigate possible sites. Providentially, a large parcel of land had been offered at no cost to the Alliance through the efforts of the pastor of an Alliance church located in Fort Myers, Florida. With this in mind, the board of managers focused its attention on Southwest Florida. B

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How The Christian and Missionary Alliance Began BY DR. BILL LANPHER

Christian and Missionary Alliance Founder

Albert B. Simpson (1843-1919) Born: 12-15-1843 Prince Edward Island, Canada Died: 10-29-1919 Nyack, New York Buried: Nyack College, New York

Albert SImpson at 17.

lbert Simpson was the third son and fourth child of James Simpson, Jr., and Janet Clark. His family’s strict Calvinistic Scottish Presbyterian and Puritan background formed Albert’s view of his spiritual standing. It sent him searching until he apparently had to seek his doctor’s advice as a youth. Albert was also undoubtedly exposed to solid Christian classics, as were many in the spiritual traditions of the time. It is known that he read Marshall’s Gospel Mystery of Salvation (1692), which brought the 15year-old youth to a balanced understanding of salvation and Christian holiness. One influence on Simpson’s missionary fervor may have been Rev. John Geddie. In 1847, Geddie went to the New Hebrides in the South Pacific as a missionary; reportedly a whole island turned to Christ under his ministry. The Geddie memorial in Prince Edward Island says, “When he arrived in 1848, there were no Christians; when he left in 1872, there were no heathen.” After finishing high school, Albert taught for a while to earn money to enter Knox College at the University of Toronto. At age 21, he graduated and received calls to two churches. One was a small rural congregation, the other the large Knox Presbyterian Church in Hamilton, Ontario. He wrestled between these calls, finally choosing Knox Presbyterian so God could use him as widely

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as possible. After eight years of highly successful ministry and the addition of 750 new church members, it was said “He was second to none in eloquence and ability and success in his ministry.” In December 1873, Simpson was called to the pulpit of the largest Presbyterian church in Louisville, Kentucky, the Chestnut Street Presbyterian Church. There he joined city-wide evangelistic endeavors which opened his eyes to a more active evangelistic ministry of his own. A letter written by Simpson’s father in 1877 to a nephew speaks of his two sons, Howard and Albert: In response to your request I will give you a brief account of our family. My two oldest sons as you are aware are Ministers of the Gospel. Howard is in the City of Madison, Indiana and Albert is in Louisville, Kentucky. Both are well provided for with regard to the things of this world…I trust they are both laboring faithfully and successfully. Albert indeed is killing himself with hard labor having established mission stations through the whole City which has a population of 150,000 and 30,000 of who go to no place of worship. His own Congregation has doubled since he went to it three years ago. After five years and reaching a plateau of ministry in Louisville, Albert was called to New York City to pastor the Thirteenth Street Presbyterian Church. There he was drawn to the masses of immigrant population; indeed, he found a mission field at his door. After leading 100 or so Italian immigrants to faith in Christ, his congregation suggest-

ed that they might find another church to attend. Simpson decided then that God was calling him “to a different work” and he left to begin his ministry to the masses in New York. God’s call on Simpson’s life resulted in a twofold vision. First, the message of the fullness of Christ and its centrality of Christ in doctrine was his Biblical message. This became what he called the Fourfold Gospel: Jesus Christ our Savior, Sanctified, Healer, and Coming King. Simpson attributed the term, Fourfold Gospel, to a suggestion

Albert and his wife.

of the Holy Spirit at the opening of the 1890 convention at the New York Gospel Tabernacle. This formulation has been used by the Assemblies of God as well as the Four Square churches. Second, a vision of a lost and perishing world compelled Simpson to send his first missionary evangelistic teams to the Congo. Simpson’s belief and strategy were that Spirit filled people living a Christ like life become active servants. The outcome of these twin

visions was the development of his Christ centered message and the extension of his local church’s ministry into what has become today the Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA). For Simpson, the ministry was all encompassing. He wrote

Albert Simpson

once about how he was being divinely led in development of his local church ministry: He is showing us the plan for a Christian church that is much more than an association of congenial friends to listen once a week to an intellectual discourse and musical entertainment; but rather a church that can be at once the mother and home of every form of help and blessing which Jesus came to give to lost and suffering men, the birthplace and the home of souls, the fountain of healing and cleansing, the sheltering home for the orphan and distressed, the school for the culture and training of God’s children. On another occasion, in a quite similar tone, Simpson wrote: “We should aim to bring all the work of God within the sphere of the church of Christ. There is room not only for the worship of God, the teaching of sacred truth and the evangelization of the lost, but also for every phase of practical philanthropy and usefulness. There may be, in perfect keeping with the simple order and dignity of the church of God, the most aggressive work for the masses and the widest welcome for every class of sinful men; the ministry of healing for the sick and suffering administered in the name of Jesus; the most complete provision for charitable relief; industrial training and so-

cial elevation for the degraded classes; workshops for the unemployed; homes for the orphaned; shelter for the homeless; missions for the heathen; and every agency needed to make the church of God the light of the world and mother of the suffering and lost. May the Lord help us yet to realize the vision, and present at His own blessed coming His own fair bride and her multitudes of children.” But as socially minded as these statements sound, Simpson nurtured a deep passion for the evangelization of earth in his early followers. He said, “It is not merely the conversion of many souls, or even of whole nations; but it is the publication of the gospel equally, fairly and speedily, to all the people and nations on the face of the earth during the present generation of living men; so that everyone may have the opportunity of salvation, and the Bride of Christ may be gathered in from all nations, tribes and tongues, the fullness of the Gentiles brought in, and the way fully prepared for the Lord’s return.” In his powerful hymn, “The Missionary Cry,” he wrote, The Master’s coming draweth near. The Son of Man will soon appear, His Kingdom is at hand. But ere that glorious day can be, The Gospel of the Kingdom, we Must preach in every land. In bringing about the birth of the C&MA, Simpson was not seeking a denomination, but a tool for world evangelization. He saw his mission’s organization as the Lord’s way of hastening His own speedy return. Hence his cry to “equally, fairly and speedily” take the Gospel to all the peoples of the earth. Then the end would come and the King would receive his own. The often reported anecdote involving a reporter from the New York Journal clearly shows his anticipation of the Second Coming and how to hasten it. The reporter asked Dr. Simpson, “Do you know when the Lord is coming?” “Yes,” he replied, “and I will tell you if you promise to print just what I say, references and all.”

The reporter’s poised notebook gave the ready promise. “Then put this down: ‘This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto the nations and then shall the end come.’ Matthew 24:14. Have you written the reference?” “Yes, what more?” “Nothing more.” The reporter lowered his pencil and said, “Do you mean to say that you believe that when the Gospel is preached to all the nations that Jesus will return?” “Just that.” “I think I begin to see the daylight,” answered the reporter. “I see the motivation and the motive power in this movement.” “Then,” Simpson said, “you see more than some of the doctors of divinity.” This spirit of seeking the lost propelled the Alliance into leadership in world missions. The belief that evangelization could hasten the Second Coming fired a passion. In its earliest days this passion consumed its leadership at national and local church levels. While Simpson was alive, he maintained a close hand on the purposes and actions of the movement, his movement. In the years since his death in 1919, the C&MA moved from a movement formed in the ministry of a single individual to what many call a “missionary denomination.” Many regret the passing of a single vision movement to a multi-visioned organized church body. But the roots of many denominational-like activities are found in Simpson’s own multi-vi-

Thomas B. Townsend, pioneer missionary to Congo. circa 1894

sioned approach to his ministry in New York City. Healing homes with their focus on spiritual renewal and prayer for the sick residents may be viewed as perhaps a short term version of our modern nursing homes and retirement centers. His expanded vision for an educational system from high school through a university was certainly the precursor of the five colleges with graduate divisions and three seminaries in the US and Canadian churches of the C&MA. The nearly 25% of US membership in ethnic congregations, speaking as many as 19 languages on a Sunday morning would make his heart leap with joy.

R. A. Jaffray - helped start missions all over China and southeast Asia in the early 1900s...one of our most famous and influential missionaries.

Certainly the development agency, CAMA Services, serving in several countries, doubtless matches the heartbeat of Simpson’s vision of a local church ministry. A military chaplaincy effort well beyond the US Armed Services’ expectation for a small denomination has been marked with remarkable leadership by C&MA chaplains. A triennial youth convocation with more than 7,000 youth that focuses on evangelism and deeper life of youth people challenges them with calls to Christian ministries and builds a pool of recruits for church ministries. As he said, “There is room not only for the worship of God, the teaching of sacred truth and the evangelization of the lost, but also for every phase of practical philanthropy and usefulness.”

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The C&MA Today About The Christian and Missionary Alliance

Alliance Leadership

Dr. Gary M. Benedict, is the 11th president of The Christian and Missionary The Christian and Missionary Alliance Alliance in the United States. His fouris a 118-year-old missions denomination year term began August 1, 2005. headquartered in Colorado Springs, Benedict is known for his commitment Colorado, with over 2,000 churches to building relationships. "I'm the kind of attended by more than 420,000 peoguy who brings people in the United States. ple together," he The Alliance has churches in all 50 said. "My job is to states in the United States. One move people to quarter of these congregations are their God-given intercultural, attracting immigrants purposes." Benedict and minority groups with strong culsees his election to tural heritages. Services are conductthe C&MA presied each Sunday in 19 different landency as the conguages. Affiliated institutions include vergence point of four colleges, a seminary, four retirehis life experiences. ment centers, and two A Minnesota development/investment native, Benedict Dr. Gary M. Benedict, 11th organizations. graduated from Iowa president of The Christian and Missionary Alliance. State University in Ames with a degree in mechanical engineering. In 1972 he graduated from St. Paul Bible College Beginning in 1884, with a five-member (now Crown College) with a degree in team in the Congo, the C&MA has since missions. After pastoring churches in expanded to a worldwide ministry with more Nebraska and Wisconsin, Benedict than 800 international workers in 58 nations returned to Crown College to and churches in 81 countries and territories. serve as director of development Although the emphasis of the organizafrom 1982 to 1988. In 1989 he tion has been establishing churches among was elected superintendent of the unreached people groups and responsive popNorthwestern District of the ulations worldwide, the C&MA is involved C&MA. also in many types of specialized missions

What Is The Alliance Doing Overseas?

such as communications, medical work, translation, and relief and development aid. While most workers come from the United States, others are sent and supported by the Alliance Church body in Canada and other nations. Many of the overseas national churches belong to The Alliance World Fellowship, a fraternal group with 3 million members in more than 40 nations.

“We believe that the heart of God is for all people to have an opportunity to respond to the love of Jesus Christ.”

– Alliance missionary in Southeast Asia

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He became the 13th president of Crown College in 1997, having received an honorary doctor of divinity degree from Nyack College in New York. During his eight years as president, enrollment at Crown increased by 60 percent. In 2004, Benedict was elected corporate vice president for the U.S. C&MA. He was chosen to serve as president of The Alliance during General Council in Cincinnati, Ohio. "I love The Alliance," says Benedict. "God has given us a message and a mandate. Our central message is Jesus and Jesus only. The outflow of that is missions."

Shell Point and The Christian and Missionary Alliance Shell Point is one of the four retirement communities affiliated with the C&MA. Shell Point was founded in 1968 as a nonprofit ministry of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Foundation and serves more than 2,000 residents. Shell Point’s mission is dedicated to God and the care of His people by providing a broad continuum of quality residential alternatives and services, designed to enhance the independence and dignity of its residents through spiritual, social, recreational and physical programs.

The Village Church at Shell Point Located in the heart of The Island at Shell Point is The Village Church. The Village Church opened its doors in 1970 as a member of The Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA).Its prominence at the community’s center symbolizes the importance of our spiritual life in the hearts and minds of Shell Point residents and community members. The congregation is comprised of people from diverse backgrounds. This mix includes Shell Point residents, employees, and individuals from the community. During the winter season, attendance reaches nearly 600. The Village Church provides a variety of special events such as

missions festivals, Christmas and Easter services, special guest speakers, and a sacred concert series featuring nationally known Christian artists. Ministries include Bible studies, prayer times, small groups, and a bereavement support group.

January 20-27 Against All Odds Yes , it’s time again for the International Festival of Missions, one of the most important annual events sponsored by The Village Church. Flags of the nations and artifacts from around the world will turn the church into an international gathering place as we welcome guests and host events all week long. The theme for the week is AGAINST ALL ODDS. In these days of political instability, violence and religious persecution, men and women who commit their lives to take the love of Jesus to unstable areas of the world are working Against All Odds, yet going with faith in the living Christ who can transform lives of all people everywhere. All Shell Point residents are invited to attend the events of the week, to catch the flavor of life in another country, to better understand the varied cultures of our world, and to appreciate the challenges faced by people who have chosen to put down roots among those in another part of the globe. During the week of January 20-27 we welcome Dr. Bob Fetherlin, of the C&MA; Joel Bubna from Mali, West Africa; and John Schleh from the Domincan Republic. They will take us to their countries through sight and sound. Sunday worship services on January 20th and January 27th, as well as special events throughout the week, will feature these international guests.

Events of the Week Missions Festival 2008 will begin on Sunday morning, January 20th, with a festive worship celebration featuring the Moody Symphonic Band, conducted by David Gauger II, of the Moody Bible Institute in Chicago and guest speaker, Dr. Bob Fetherlin. Founded in 1970, the Moody Symphonic Band is comprised of more than 40 qualified students from the Institute’s undergraduate division. Their repetoire includes band and orchestral concert music as well as hymn and gospel song arrangements of both traditional and contemporary style.

Some of the events of the week-long festival include a program Monday evening, January 21st at 7:30 p.m., featuring the music of Miguel Cruz and Carol and Gordon Bleich from First Baptist Church in Naples, along with interviews with the guests participating during the week. An informative panel discussion is planned for Tuesday morning, January 22nd at 9:30 a.m., in the Grand Cypress Room. Elin Bubna will be speaking Wednesday morning January 23rd, at 9:15 a.m. in the Hospitality Room of the church. Both John Schleh and Joel Bubna will be giving visual presentations in the church on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at 7:15 p.m.

Visit Latin America and Africa in the same week, without leaving Shell Point.

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

About the Speakers DR. BOB FETHERLIN

The keynote speaker for both Sunday services is Dr. Bob Fetherlin, vice president for International Ministries of the Christian and Missionary Alliance. Bob who, with his wife Esther, served for 10 years as missionaries in Mali, West Africa, now oversees the worldwide missionary outreach of the Alliance and gives leadership to the 47 C&MA missionary teams throughout the world. Travels have taken him to remote areas of Iraq and Central Asia and to the cities of Thailand, China, Turkey, and Peru, to name just a few. Bob’s presentations will provide up-to-date news of God’s work around the world. JOHN SCHLEH

John Schleh, coming from Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic is eager to relate how God has helped to establish the Encounter Church in the country’s capital. The city church which was established in 2000 and led by John is now completely in the hands of Pastor Dioris and other Dominicans and Latin American laity. John envisions retirees from North America becoming involved in short-term projects with the church in the Dominican Republic. JOEL BUBNA

Representing Mali and the newest project there, the Hospital for Women and Children in Koutiala, Joel Bubna with his wife, Elin and two daughters, will bring first-hand news of the exciting things happening in that sub-Saharan country. We’ll hear how Dr. Dan and Marcy Nesselroade and their team are caring for the physical and spiritual needs of women and children in that Muslim country. In addition we’ll learn how the missionaries who come from Canada, Holland, Chile, the United States and Germany are working together with Malien churches in their missionary efforts. For more information about Missions Festival please contact the Village Church at 454-2147 for a detailed schedule of events.

Mac Users Group

Thursday, January 3 — 1:15 p.m. Manatee Room/Is Mike Peterson will be the presenter for this first meeting of 2008. Mike will speak on the latest news with Google. We will also have an election of officers.

“The Wizard of Oz” by the Baillie Players

Thursday, January 3 — 3:15 p.m. Church Auditorium/IS Welcome the talented Martin family back to Shell Point as they present a matinee performance sure to entertain and delight! Gloria Martin (daughter) portrays Dorothy while Milner (son), Dottie (mom) and Buren (dad) play the roles of the other 15 characters in this fun, fast-paced version of The Wizard of Oz. Don’t miss this cabaret rendition of the well-known musical.

Dinner Outing: Pastabilities

Tuesday, January 8 5:00 p.m. Court pickup 8:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $4.00 (dinner on your own) Right down the road is a popular Shell Pointers’ dining destination known for, you guessed it, pasta! Join us as we dine on home-cooked Italian favorites at this distinctive restaurant. Sign up quickly for this much-requested trip.

Annual Meeting Presentation The Pavilion Auxiliary

Wednesday, January 9 — 1:15 p.m. Church Auditorium/IS Guest speaker Dr. Roger Hirchak will discuss the integrated health care services available to treat your mind, body and spirit right here at Shell Point. You may stay for the Auxiliary annual meeting which follows.

Shore Birding DVD Surround Sound Concert

Sunday, January 6 — 3:00 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL A DVD of the Vienna Philharmonic performing their traditional concert of Strauss waltzes and polkas from the Musikverein in Vienna to celebrate the New Year.

Tim Zimmerman and The King’s Brass Concert

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Sunday, January 6 — 6:15 p.m. Monday, January 7 — 7:15 p.m. The Village Church/IS Tim Zimmerman and The King’s Brass will perform classic hymn arrangements with a contemporary flair by blending their variety of brass instruments and keyboards for an uplifting and innovative worship experince. Tickets $5.

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Wednesday, January 9 7:30 a.m. Court pickup 12:30 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $5.00 Bunche Beach is the premier spot in Southwest Florida to find wintering shorebirds. Join resident guides for a short beach walk. Then to Ding Darling to add wading birds and White Pelicans to our list which could total 50 species. Bring your binoculars and wear shoes that can get wet.

Shell Point Photo Club

Thursday, January 10 2:15 p.m. Manatee Room / IS We will kick off the New Year with a program featuring all-time favorite 35mm slides shot by club members.

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PROGRAMS • PARTIES • MOVIES

Virtual Bowling

Thursday, January 10 2:15 p.m. Resident Activity Center/IS If you like bowling, then you’ll love virtual bowling! This fun activity that combines the social fun of bowling with amazing technology is back. You will go through the motions of bowling and then watch your bowling ball head for the pins on the television screen in front of you. No skill or experience is required (but you should be prepared to have a very good time.) Bring a friend and join in on the fun that’s gaining popularity in adult communities across the nation.

Shell Point 40th Anniversary Gala – Celebrating God’s Blessings on Shell Point

Friday, January 11 Village Church Auditorium/IS Afternoon Seating: 2:45 p.m. – 4:45 p.m. Evening Seating: 6:45 p.m. – 8:45 p.m. The Gala program will include a historical overview of the past 40 years in photos and video, the classic sounds of the Glenn Miller Orchestra, and desserts and coffee.

Information Forum — How to Take Better Photos with ANY Camera

Saturday, January 12 10:00 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL A two-part presentation on better photography techniques with ANY type camera, and how to use the features of digital cameras. H. J. Saunders and R. L. Caron’s presentation in a previous year was one of our best received Forums, and are back by popular request. We call this year’s presentation, “Photography-102.” Whether you are a beginning photographer or experienced, this presentation and Q&A is a must.

Cape Coral Festival of the Arts

Saturday, January 12 11:00 a.m. Court Pickup 3:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $6.00 More than 280 artisans, crafts people and entertainers will be located on both sides of Cape Coral Parkway from Cape Coral Street to Vincennes for this annual festival. Enjoy browsing, watching the entertainment and sampling the many food offerings.

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Saturday DVD: Amazing Grace

Saturday, January 12 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Based on a true story, this historical drama starring Ioan Gruffudd tells the story of William Wilberforce, an 18th-century English politician who fought for the abolition of slavery. Despite staunch opposition, Wilberforce waged an aggressive campaign using boycotts, petitions and slogans.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum and Bailey Circus

Sunday, January 13 2:30 p.m. Court pickup 9:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $28.00 Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey rolls into Germain Arena with Boom A Ring, an action-packed circus spectacular where the energy bursts out of the ring, into the audience and bounces back to electrify the Ringling Bros. performers. Shell Point circus-goers will enjoy an up-close and personal experience as they sit just feet away from beautiful white tigers, majestic Asian elephants and thrilling acrobats from around the world!

Jennifer Rose in Concert

an enlightening look at the ties between a collector and artists, and recreates some of the atmosphere of Hirshhorn’s “Mouse House.” Before our guided tour, we will enjoy lunch at The Dome.

Alpha 2008 Opening Night

Tuesday, January 15 5:30 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. Grand Cypress Rm/WDL Registration required, call 454-2147 Come learn about ALPHA, an 11-week DVD course that teaches basic Christianity. Kick-off the 2008 course with a buffet supper, then view the introductory DVD. At the conclusion you’ll have opportunity to decide if this 11-week, Tuesday evening dinner and DVD course is for you. Registration is required, please RSVP by Thursday, January 10th. See page 27 for more details.

Meet & Greet

Wednesday, January 16 5:00 p.m. Palm Grill/WDL This Meet & Greet will be hosted by Shell Point management. Enjoy an offering of hors d’oeuvres and chat with friends while resident pianist Pat Specht plays. Be sure to make plans to enjoy dinner with friends at the Palm Grill afterward.

Monday, January 14 7:00 p.m. Grand Cypress/WDL Welcome back this memorable performer with an angelic voice as she presents a Concert of Appalachian Music. Jennifer will win your heart with her serious and humorous historical facts about the music. Don’t miss this evening of great music and fun.

Lunch and Naples Museum of Art Tuesday, January 15 9:30 a.m. Court Pickup 3:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $38.00 (lunch included) Experience “The Mouse House,” the name that was affectionately given to Olga Hirshhorn’s diminutive, art-packed house in Washington, D.C. Her collection includes work by Picasso, Dali, Matisse, Calder and many other great 20th century artists. The Mouse House presents

Beach Day

Thursday, January 17 8:30 a.m. Court pickup 3:30 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $15.00 (ice cream on your own) Pack up your beach gear and prepare your taste buds for another barbeque on our favorite beach at Delnor Wiggins State Park in Naples. Just bring along your beach gear and we’ll provide the rest. This trip ends on a sweet note with a stop at The Royal Scoop ice cream shop. Shell Point Life | January 2008

HAPPENINGS PLACES

TO GO,

Kayak Trek: Mangrove Tour

Friday, January 18 9:45 a.m. Orientation 10:00 a.m. Depart from Beach/IS 11:30 a.m. Approximate return Cost: $25.00 ($35.00 if renting a kayak) Don’t miss this adventure as we join Kayak Excursions for a tour of the mangroves designed with beginners in mind. We’ll depart from the Shell Point beach and paddle up the canal and into the mangroves on the western and north-western side of the Island. Expect to see wildlife like never before as you glide gently and silently through the water atop your safe sit-on-top style kayak.

North-by-Northwest Travelogue

Friday, January 18 12:30 p.m. Court Pickup 4:30 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $44.00 Join us for an afternoon at the Broadway Palm Dinner Theater for a lunch buffet and travelogue presented by northwest native Gray Warriner. This insightful and personal journey will take you into the steaming dome of Mt. Saint Helens and the ancient forests of the Pacific Northwest. We will also visit Seattle, the San Juan Islands, North Cascade Islands and enjoy a hot air balloon ride over beautiful rolling wheatfields. All proceeds of this event go to Habitat for Humanity and ECHO.

Shell Point Artists

Friday, January 18 — 2:15 p.m. Tarpon Room/ IS Come See Watercolors at Sea! Phil Hilton, Rosemont resident and well-known artist will give a Power Point presentation of his methods in teaching the art of water coloring to passengers aboard cruise ships. The meeting is open to all interested persons, artists or not, and a door prize will be awarded to one of the lucky attendees.

PEOPLE

ing presentation at Germain Arena will feature many of the traditional movements and exercises presented at the renowned Spanish Riding School of Vienna. Gather a few friends, leave the driving to us and catch this amazing show!

Missions Festival 2008

Saturday, January 19 12:00 p.m. Court pickup 6:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $24.00 It’s not necessary to be a horse lover to enjoy the skill and beauty of the “The Dancing White Stallions.” This breathtak-

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Sunday, January 20 Morning Service Village Church Join us as we kick off Missions Festival 2008 with a festive worship celebration featuring the Moody Symphonic Band. See page 15 for additional information on the events planned for the week of January 20-27.

CD Surround Sound Concert

Sunday, January 20 — 3:00 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL A CD concert: Presenting the organ music of Widor, Toccatta from Symphony #5 played by Peter Hurford. Mozart’s Piano Concerto #10 for 2 Pianos played by The Acadamy of St.Martin in the Fields with Alfred Brendel, Pianist. The Concert will conclude with Mozart’s Concerto for Flute and Harp featuring Rampal as the flutist and leading the English Chamber Orchestra.

Babcock Ranch

Monday, January 21 8:00 a.m. Court Pickup 4:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $22.00 (lunch on your own) Join us for a 90 minute bus eco-tour through the massive Cresent B Ranch and Telegraph Cypress Swamp in Punta Gorda. Experienced guides offer in-depth descriptions of birds, animals, plants, and the cattle and horses that are raised on the ranch. We will also have the opportunity to see panthers, bison, alligators, and many other animals living in Southwest Florida. Enjoy your lunch at Cracker Barrel on the return trip to Shell Point.

Library Book Talk The World Famous Lippizaner Stallions

MEET, & THINGS

Monday, January 21 — 2:00 p.m. Grand Cypress Rm/WDL Jim Hooper of Lucina will discuss John Gresham’s “The Innocent Man.” Refreshments will be served. Please note change to the usual day and time.

Dessert & Coffee with John Chapman

Monday, January 21 — 7:00 p.m. Grand Cypress/WDL Cost: $4.00 Join friends and neighbors for an after dinner treat including brownies and blondies ala mode! While you indulge your sweet tooth, pianist John Chapman will entertain playing everyone’s most loved songs from the 40s, 50s and Broadway. Whether you come to sing-a-long or just listen you’ll be sure to leave smiling.

Beach Cat Lunch Trip: To Useppa Island

Wednesday, January 23 10:00 a.m. Board boat at Macoma dock 4:30 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $30.00 (lunch on your own) Enjoy a boat ride to the exclusive island of Useppa for a lunch you won’t soon forget. Rich in tradition, this private island is certain to be a delightful destination. After lunch, we will enjoy a tour of the Island’s museum.

Scandinavian Night

Thursday, January 24 Dining: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Entertainment: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Crystal Dining Room/IS We’ll be celebrating Dining Room Manager James Beck’s Scandinavian heritage on this special night at the Crystal. Enjoy a smorgasbord of Swedish, Norwegian and Danish delights complemented by authentic music. Along with the Crystal’s dessert buffet, this is an event sure to satisfy even the hungriest Viking!

Organ Concert with Karl Cole

Friday, January 25 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Woodlands Commons/WDL We are pleased to have the talented Mr. Cole return to Shell Point. His abilities and style are first rate. With over fifty years of experience performing on theatre organs, we are sure to be entertained as he performs popular and semi-classical tunes. Don’t miss this truly great entertainer and musician.

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

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Dinner Outing: Bonefish

Monday, January 28 4:00 p.m. Court Pickup 7:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $5.00 (dinner on your own) At Bonefish Grill, you can delight in the wide variety of fish selections from around the globe. Bonefish is known for having the freshest fish to select from, such as Atlantic salmon, rainbow trout, snapper, Gulf grouper, ahi tuna, jumbo sea scallops, Atlantic swordfish, Chilean sea bass, and lobster tails. Bonefish also offers a wide selection of dishes from center cut Filet Mignon and pork tenderloin to freshly prepared pasta and chicken dishes. Entrees range from $15 to $25.

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Walking required

Movie Night: Oliver!

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Monday, January 28 7:15 p.m. Social Center/IS Our year-long celebration of Shell Point’s 40th Anniversary continues with the winner of the 1968 Oscar for Best Picture. Director Carol Reed’s lively musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’s classic tale stars Mark Lester as the titular orphan who escapes the workhouse and is taken under the wing of wily pickpocket Fagin (Ron Moody). Befriended by the crafty Artful Dodger (Jack Wild) and resented by the brutish Bill Sikes (Oliver Reed), Oliver navigates his way through 19th century London in this highly touted film.

Entertainer Damaris Peters Pike Performs “Thanks for the Memories: A Visit with Dolores Hope”

Wednesday, January 30 2:15 p.m. Social Center/IS Local actress Damaris Peters Pike portrays the wife of American legend, Bob Hope, in this original one-woman drama that includes songs from the first half of the 20th century. She chats informally about Bob’s rise from Vaudeville to Hollywood and his amazing contribution to the military. She is sure to keep us entertained with humor and inspiration.

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 Mixed Golf League 3:00 CD or DVD Surround (Jan. 6, 20) 6:15 Evening Service MONDAY 8:45 Lap Robes (Jan. 7, 21) 9:15 Billiards 9:15 Pottery 10:30 Disciple Men’s Bible Study 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 2:00 New Resident Introduction 3:00 Bible Study (Arbor) 7:00 Pinochle 7:00 Duplicate Bridge TUESDAY 8:15 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 6:45 Hymn Sing (Jan. 8) WEDNESDAY 7:45 Men’s Bible Study 8:45 Resident Council (Jan. 2) 9:00-12:00 Geraci Travel 9:15 Watercolor Group 9:45 Ladies Bible Study 10:15 Fishing Club (Jan. 30) 11:00 Computer Q & A/WD (Jan. 16) 11:15 Computer Q & A /IS (Jan. 2) 11:15 Let’s Talk About Movies (Jan. 9) 1:00 Chess 1:15 Table Tennis 2:00 Spanish Club (Jan. 23, 30) 2:15 Huggie Hearts 2:15 Knitter’s Anonymous (Jan. 16) 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 9:00 Paddler’s Club/IS 9:30 Current Events Group 10:15 Online Investors (Jan. 17) 1:00 Spanish Club (Jan. 17, 24, 31) 1:15 Mac User Club (Jan. 3)

1:15 SPOT Play Readers (Jan. 3, 17) 1:15 Mah-Jongg (Library Lounge, RAC) 1:45 The Shield (Jan. 24) 2:00 Mended Hearts (Jan. 24) 2:15 Computer Club (Jan. 17) 2:15 Handwork (Jan. 10, 24) 7:00 Trailblazers Bible Study FRIDAY 8:00 Intrepid Bike Riders (Jan. 11, 25) 9:15 Stamp Project 10:15 Genealogy (Jan. 11) 10:15 Inquiring Minds 11:15 Fit & Healthy (Jan. 18, 25) 1:00 Mixed Progressive Pairs Bridge 1:15 Quilters 1:15 Table Tennis (Jan. 4, 11, 25) 1:30 Vespers (Arbor) 2:45 Vespers (KC) 3:15 Ballroom Dancing 3:15 Great Decisions (Jan. 4, 11) 6:45 Game Night SATURDAY 8:00 Adopt-a-Road (Jan. 19) 9:00 Coffee Social 9:45 Bridge Supervised Play 10:00 Information Forum (Jan.12) 1:00 Chess 7:00 Duplicate Bridge

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JanuaryDining Events Head to the Crystal for

Sunday Brunch

The Crystal Room offers an extensive buffet at lunch and dinner Monday through Saturday. Three entrees, four vegetables and starches, homemade soup, a large salad bar and dessert display are standard fare. The dessert buffet offers a choice of many tempting sweets as well as reduced

calorie selections. Lunch each day features a lighter fare entrée. At dinner nightly, you will also find an exhibition cooking or carving station with popular items such as stir fry and hand carved turkey. We invite you to join us for a wonderful Sunday brunch. Start off with breakfast selections that may include: eggs Benedict, egg casseroles, pancakes, bacon, smoked salmon and freshly baked breakfast pastries. Or you can go right to the hot buffet and have hand-carved meat along with the additional selection of entrees and four vegetables. Don’t forget the salad bar and dessert buffet! The cost for all of these dining options is just $9.95 for lunch, $13.95 for dinner and $16.75 for the complete Sunday brunch. Choice of bever-

age is also included with the meal. Residents can enjoy these delicious meals prepared and served at the Crystal Room by taking advantage of the Dining Passport Plan. Using your Passport Plan allows you to purchase meals at any dining venue with up to a 30% discount off the menu price and offers the convenient flexibility to use it at the Crystal, The Palm Grill, The Promenade Café and the Island Café. The Passport Plan allows you to prepay a set dollar amount and simply use the card to pay for your meals until the dollar balance is gone, or the time limit expires. The Crystal Room is open Monday through Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Sunday Brunch is 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Scandinavian Night at the Crystal Room Thursday, January 24 Dining: 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. Entertainment: 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

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This is an event sure to satisfy even the hungriest Viking!

We’ll be celebrating dining room manager James Beck’s Scandinavian heritage on this special night at the Crystal. Enjoy a smorgasbord of Swedish, Norwegian and Danish delights complemented by authentic music. The menu will start off with Swedish Yellow Pea Soup, followed with a traditional Norwegian “Smorrebrod” sandwich Station, cold Danish dilled shrimp, Norwegian salmon, and Swedish spareribs, Norwegian cod, and Swedish meatballs. The entrées will be accompanied by side dishes such as Danish scalloped potatoes with three cheeses and Danish red cabbage. Along with the Crystal’s daily dessert buffet, you will find some traditional Scandinavian Desserts.See you there!

Palm Grill Satisfies Al Slicke rs Director of Hospit ality Serv ices at Sh ell Point Dear Al: This is ju st a short outstandin note to co g quality ngratulate of our rec Palm Gr you for th ent dining ill. e experienc e at the Joanne a nd I thin offered ea k that the ch day fo Blue Plate r lunch h are not s Special as been e olely thin x traordina king of th tion is be r y , and we e affordable autiful, a price. Th lmost wit out. The e presenta hout exce quality o ption, da f the food short of e y in and day a nd its pre xceptiona paration l. Chef J the cours are nothin oel presen e of a we g ts a lot of v ek and th always o ariety ov e product f gourme e r is, to be t quality. luncheon honest, We think deal in S th is may be outhwest the best Florida. In additio n, our co service T mpliments om Irwin for the ou and the w tstanding ait staff a lways pro Sincerely vide. , Harold B ratt, Par kwood

Joanne and Harold Bratt frequently enjoy the daily Blue Plate Special at the Palm Grill in The Woodlands. Here they enjoy the turkey and dressing with green beans almondine.

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

The Blue Plate special was originally introduced for the summer season, but due to its popularity, the Blue Plate Special has been extended into the spring. If you have not tried the Blue Plate – here’s your opportunity to enjoy a valuepriced lunch in the casual ambiance of the Palm Grill! The Blue Plate Special is offered daily

Only on Tuesday through A ll inc $7.75 Saturday, for lunch lusiv e! only, at the value price of 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 and offers a wide variety of entrées. So stop by for lunch at the Palm Grill.

New Menu Items at The Palm Grill The casually elegant setting of the Palm Grill offers lunch and dinner five days a week. There are numerous house favorites on the menu, as well as Chef Joel’s Choice of the Day and the new Petite Gourmet items (for dinner only) for smaller appetites. The Palm Grill lunch menu continues to offer favorites like the Premium Palm Burger and Reuben; but also features new items like the Portobello Mushroom Sandwich, Scallops and Pasta, Goat Cheese Salad and Mozzarella Salad. For dinner you can still choose the pop-

ular Filet Mignon and assist you in planning a speAtlantic Salmon, or you can cial birthday or anniversary try one of the new entreés, celebration. Tuesday – Saturday like the Tilapia Piccata, Don’t forget about the Lunch: 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Grilled Swordfish with a Blue Plate Special, a great Dinner: 4 – 8 p.m. fresh key lime dill butter, value on a great meal offered Top Sirloin with a blue cheese sauce or everyday at lunch. Enjoy this great deal with Shrimp and Scallop Scampi. the additional benefit of the Passport Plan. The ambience, food quality and service For your added convenience you can all help to provide an excellent dining call 454-2059 to place a take out order and experience. It is a great setting for your have dinner or lunch prepared for you to next special occasion. Tom Irwin, the enjoy while eliminating the stress of cookPalm Grill Manager, and Chef Joel can ing and cleaning.

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Colleagues Re-connect at Shell Point Tim Stephenson and Don Draggoo Share Common Background When Timothy Stephenson, the new director for Shell Point’s Legacy Foundation, arrived in Fort Myers this past October, he was already among friends. Resident Don Draggoo has known and worked with Tim for a number of years and is eager to introduce him to others at Shell Point. Don began working for The Christian and Missionary Alliance in the area of Stewardship Ministries back in 1975. When Tim Stephenson joined the team in 1997, he and Don became not only colleagues, but friends. Both men represented the denomination, working with individuals who needed help with estate plans and philanthropy. Each served their respective regions, but

their paths often crossed. Don recalls fondly the number Tim became the “go-to-perof times Tim traveled with him. son” for many on the stewardHe laughs heartily about the fact ship team. He began putting that Tim could smell a Dairy together presentations, sharing Queen from miles away. (They’ve his resources with the other repshared more than one ice cream resentatives around the country. cone together.) More importantly Before long, he was desigsays Don, “Tim has an incredible nated as the official trainer for legal aptitude.” There were a Don Draggoo the team and eventually was number of times that Don asked (Cellana) handed oversight of the ministry. Tim to work with him on compliHe was instrumental in the denomination’s cated plans. He remembers one man who transitioning the department of owned several car dealerships. He was a senStewardship Ministries in 1998 to a sepa- sitive man with a charitable and generous rate foundation known as The Orchard heart, but his estate was complicated. Tim Foundation. continued on page 25

Memorial Notices Aired on SPTV B

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Dealing with the loss of a loved one is never easy and is often unexpected. When organizing funeral plans, it may seem overwhelming to imagine notifying family and friends. At the same time, Shell Point residents are such a tight-knit group of people that it is often appropriate to inform the entire community. But, with so much to keep a handle on during this difficult time, adding more to the process may seem difficult. Shell Point Television (SPTV) has become one of the main tools for communication here at Shell Point during the past two years, and it has become the major method for conveying information about the community and its residents and activities. As such, residents use SPTV to receive a great deal of the information that they need on a daily basis including news and announcements, activities, the daily menus, and much more. A couple of the more serious types of information that come through SPTV are death and memorial announcements. It is always a somber time when someone from our community passes away and many residents want to be aware of this information as soon as possible so that they can show support to the spouse or family that remains. Cards and letters can be very meaningful and helpful during this difficult time and can provide a great deal of comfort to a grieving spouse or family mem24

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ber. But for residents to be able to respond in this compassionate manner, they need to be aware that a friend or neighbor has passed away. For more than a year, SPTV has broadcasted information about Memorial Services so that all residents could plan to attend the memorial services as they desired. Memorial services are a wonderful opportunity to honor the life of the individual who has passed away as well as a way to provide closure and comfort to the family and friends. However, some residents do not have memorial services or some services are held at locations outside of Shell Point such as at other churches, or local synagogues. To benefit all residents and to provide as much information as possible, SPTV broadcasts the announcement of every resident who passes away immediately after the information has been received. This information comes from the Resident Support Services department. This happens automatically and does not require any effort on the part of the family of the deceased. When an announcement is received from Resident Support Services, it is placed on SPTV for a period of seven days from the date of death. In the event that a Memorial Service is planned at the Village Church for the resident, the Village Church alerts Shell Point TV and the

slide is changed to include the memorial service information such as the date and time and place. If a Memorial Service is being planned for a resident to be held at an off-site location such as an outside church or synagogue, the Village Church may not be aware of the service and therefore will not be able to provide the information about the service to SPTV. The staff of the Village Church is happy to provide this type of information to Shell Point TV if the church is provided with the information by the resident’s spouse or family. But this generally is not the case, since most people do not think to notify the church or SPTV about off-site services. However, SPTV wants to provide as much information as possible and therefore would like to encourage residents to remember to please provide this information to the Village Church. In turn, they will communicate this information to the SPTV staff and it can then be broadcast to all residents. That way, residents can still plan to attend the service even if it is off-site. If there is no service planned or if the service is going to be held out of town, we are still happy to provide that information since it will be helpful to residents who may be interested to know the plans. We know that Memorial Notices are a sensitive subject and it is our desire to be as helpful as possible during this difficult time. If you would like to report information about a Memorial Service regardless of where it will be held (Village Church or off-site) please contact the Village Church at 454-2147 and they will convey the information to the appropriate individuals.

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

SPOT AND SHELL POINT SINGERS PERFORM HOLIDAY CONCERT The Shell Point Singers and SPOT (Shell Point’s Own Theater) took the stage in a grand style as they presented their annual Christmas Program. The auditorium was filled with festive music by the Shell Point Singers, directed by Randy Woods. SPOT, directed by Ruth Deuber, presented William Grandgeorge’s story, “The Christmas Vision.” SPOT and the Shell Point Singers preformed beautifully together, spreading the Christmas spirit and capturing the hearts of the audience. This presentation truly embodied the lifestyle enjoyed among residents throughout the community.

Dot Beard (Cellana)

Harold Greenlee (Coquina)

Randy Woods and Ruth Deuber (Periwinkle)

Ann Wharton (Cameo) backstage

Phil Hilton (Rosemont)

Chuck Higgins (Oakmont)

The Shell Point Singers

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

Colleagues Reconnect… continued from page 24 was able to talk with him technically about to build and equip a hospital in Koutiala, corporations, assets, and tax implications. Mali for women and children. Don points He recalls another situation where an indi- out that the hospital staff would not have vidual had sought counsel from a number of the freedom to do what they are doing if it professional planners. Tim could sit down, were not for Tim’s heart and expertise in talk with him at a very technical, deep level funding. When Don is asked what Shell and give him good guidance. “Tim is a won- Point residents should know about Tim, he derful listener. He loves people and offers the following testimonial: has their best interest at heart.” • Tim is well-trained. Tim is also gifted with the • He is very knowledgeable ability to raise money. He has a in the area of estate and finanspecial place in his heart for the cial planning and knows about people in Mali, Africa because of transferring assets. their incredible medical and spiri• He understands tax code tual need. and tax implications whether it Over the past several years, involves income tax, corporate Tim Stephenson Tim has raised millions of dollars tax, and/or capital gains tax.

• He is a good listener and knows how to hold a confidence. • He is a servant and can be trusted - a man of integrity. • He makes good recommendations. Don is especially grateful to have Tim Stephenson on the Shell Point team. Tim is available to residents to answer questions and guide them in the area of finance, longterm estate planning, and philanthropy. Feel free to call the Legacy Foundation and set up an appointment to talk with Tim about your situation. (Editor’s note: Shell Point residents Dean King, Norm Arnold, and Stan Bjornson also served on The Orchard Foundation team alongside Tim.)

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Spanish Conversation Club Continues in 2008 Would you like to learn to speak Spanish at Shell Point this winter? Then come to the planning meeting of the Spanish Conversation Club at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 3, in the Sabal Room at the Woodland Commons. The club will again offer courses in conversational Spanish including a beginning level, an intermediate level for those who have studied Spanish before, and one for more advanced speakers. The classes (ten

materials. The teacher, Elizabeth Nolan, is a native Spanish speaker, has impressive academic qualifications with graduate studies in both Spain and Florida. She has taught at Edison College, FGCU, and International College. She is enthusiastically recommended by her previous students at Shell Point. One of the ways to keep your brain young, according to Dr. Andrew Weil, clinical professor of medicine and director of the program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, is to give yourself the mental challenges that your brain needs to retain full function. In his book “Healthy Aging,” a lifelong guide to physical and spiritual well-being, as a primary suggestion he urges all who wish to keep growing mentally to learn another language. His recommendation is part of a program aimed at aging gracefully while slowing the aging process. At the organizational meeting our teacher will briefly describe the classes and

¿A usted le gusta la idea de conversar en español?* one-hour sessions once a week) are planned for Wednesday and/or Thursday afternoons, January through March. Assuming a minimal group of ten in each class, the cost will be $60 per person per class. The sessions will be in the Buttonwood Room on the 2nd floor of the Woodland Commons. The class will use “Spanish is Fun,” Book I or II and other

Keep your mind sharp by learning another language! REGISTER FOR CLASS AT: SPANISH CONVERSATION CLUB PLANNING MEETING THURSDAY, JANUARY 3 2:00 P.M. SABAL ROOM/WOODLANDS

answer questions. The Spanish textbooks will be displayed for inspection. Explore the various possibilities with Elizabeth, find your level, and sign up with other Shell Pointers on Thursday, January 3. Contact Connie Curtin at 481-1035 if you have questions. *Do you like the idea of conversing in Spanish?

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There are permanent, semipermanent and demi-permanent hair colors. Permanent color has the greatest ability to completely cover the grey. Most product

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lines have a series specifically formulated for grey coverage. There is also a very popular service created to brighten and enhance grey/white hairs with natural brilliance – ask us about the product Matrix Prisms. Salon Color

A 1-on-1 consultation with a trained color expert will help you select a tone that compliments your skin and natural color. A trained colorist will determine just the right formula for you, taking into consideration the lack of pigment in grey or white hair, which can be tricky. The colorist will keep your formula on file, ensuring touchups and roots blend seamlessly for even, consistent color. Professional products are less harsh and actually leave the hair with a more conditioned

feel with shine and bounce. Do-It-Yourself Color

D-I-Y color is best when going only a shade or two away from your natural hair color. Be careful to follow the product directions exactly, or you can over-process your hair. Remember, the photo on the box is not representative of the specific hair color you will get. Beware of creative names like “hot tamale” or “espresso bean,” and choose descriptive labels like “medium golden blonde.” Start Off the New Year With a New Look!

If you are interested in simply exploring the idea of a new or enhanced hair color, stop in and see us. Consultations are always complimentary in The Salons at Shell Point!

You Are Invited to Alpha 2008 Opening Night BY

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ou are invited to learn about the popular Alpha Course, led by Nicky Gumbel, on Tuesday evening, January, 15 at 5:30 p.m. in the Grand Cypress Room. Beginning with a delicious buffet supper, prepared by Chef Joel Bachuber of the Palm Grill, you’ll sit at tables of eight, meeting new friends. The evening continues with the showing of the Alpha Course first DVD entitled “Christianity, Boring, Irrelevant, Untrue?” At the conclusion you have opportunity to decide if this 11-week, Tuesday evening dinner and study course is for you. The Alpha Course begins January 15 and runs through March 25. Each session will be presented in the Grand Cypress Room, beginning with dinner at 5:30 p.m., followed by watching the next presentation. All are welcome, but registration is required for the opening night. Call in your registration to 454-2147 by Thursday, January 10.

Is ALPHA for you? FInd out by attending the Alpha Opening Night dinner and DVD in the Grand Cypress Room, on Tuesday, January 15 at 5:30 p.m. What is ALPHA? The 11-week DVD course (presented by Nicky Gumbel, a rector at Holy Trinity Brompton Church in London) teaches some of the basic issues of Christianity. One topic at a time, we take a candid look at “Who is Jesus?”; “How Can I Be Sure of my Faith?”; “Why Should I Read the Bible”; “What About the Church?” and more. Nicky Gumbel, an excellent communicator, studied Law at Cambridge and Theology at Oxford. He has led this course internationally for over 15 years.

Following the DVD, there will small group break outs to discuss and comment on the thoughts presented. The program concludes at 7:45 p.m. with bus transportation available if requested in advance. One of your friends may have already taken this course. Ask them for their opinion, or plan to come together. The Alpha 2008 Course is sponsored by The Village Church. A suggested donation of $5 helps defray the cost of the meal. For further information and to register, call 454-2147.

Women’s Ministries:

Get Ready to be Challenged & Encouraged Interested in Prophecy? Join the Women’s Ministries 6-Week Bible Study Course • January 29 - March 11 The Village Church Women’s Ministries will begin the Spring Bible Study session on Tuesday, January 29 at 9:45 a.m. This will be a six-week study, meeting each Tuesday (except March 4) and concluding on Tuesday, March 11. The first week (Jan 29) will be in the Social Center, and subsequent sessions will meet in the Village Church Hospitality Room. We will be continuing the exciting Beth Moore study of the book of Daniel. Each session includes a video teaching presentation by Beth Moore, as well as small group discussions and fellowship with other ladies. Each small group plans an enjoyable luncheon together at the end of the six week session. If you were not able to participate in the

Fall Bible Study, this is a great time to join as we start a new section—a study of the prophetic second half of the book of Daniel. Much of the Bible allows us to look back and see how our sovereign God has been at work from the beginning. Prophecy allows us a look into the future to see how He will complete His plan! Both views help us to know our mighty God more deeply. Whether you have always been interested in prophecy, or if this is a new area of exploration for you, this study will give you the tools to look at the prophecy with a new understanding and assurance that God never abandons His people. Bible Study Books are available at the church office.

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Thank you! Eleventh Annual Bud Ryckman Bird Count B

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One of the things that makes Shell Point unique is the large number of bird species that grace our lovely landscape. Each year in December, a team of Shell Point bird enthusiasts heads out across our property to count and observe birds. The Annual Bud Ryckman Bird Count was inspired by Bud Ryckman, who was aware of the Annual Audubon Society’s Bird Count. Eleven years ago Ryckman thought we should begin conducting our own bird count right here at Shell Point. Originally, bird counting started in 1900 and was called The Annual Audubon Christmas Day Bird Count. Its purpose was to counter the indiscriminate shooting of birds and small animals and is now an effort to determine long-term population trends for what’s increasing and what’s decreasing of bird species. Frank Chapman, ornothologist, introduced the idea. In sharp contrast to last year’s 49 degrees with winds gusting to 40 mph, our bird count day, December 1, was spectacular. Twentyone birders beat the Shell Point bushes from the Caloosahatchee to McGregor Boulevard. We saw 49 species and 1,254 birds. The latter total was significantly affected by a very noisy early flock of over 450 Fish Crows over the golf course. This was our all-time high of birds seen but we saw 53 species in 2005. In addition to the enormous flock of Fish Crows (which stretched about a mile across the sky), we also saw 139 Double-crested Cormorant, 77 Common Grackle and 76 White Ibis. New birds seen this year were Glossy Ibis and Ringed Turtle Doves. Eightythree species of birds have been seen at Shell Point during the eleven years of the count. The golf course continues to be a bird haven. We saw 33 species and 871 birds there (including the large flock of Fish Crows). Counts of this kind are done to observe trends in bird populations over time. There is no question that Shell Point remains a good place to live for birds and bird lovers alike.

These smiling faces reflect the heartfelt thanks felt by employees who, through the generosity of residents that donated to the Employee Christmas Fund, received an envelope containing some very special holiday “greens.” The Resident Council has continued with a tradition that they established and have carried forward for many years here at Shell Point. As employees added their signatures and messages to special thank you cards, each knew they had done their part in Caring, Serving, and Satisfying our very special residents.

Claude Emler, advertising and production manager, and Robert Waltz (Periwinkle).

Renee Bittner, medical center manager and Gayle Richardson (Cellana).

Mary Arruda, pharmacy technician, Carolyn Peterson (Rosemont) and Claudia Ewers, pharmacy technician.

The Academy at Shell Point will begin the Spring semester on January 21 and will run through March 31, with over 70 presentations to educate, inform and delight. Look for your Academy brochure in the first week of January. Sign up begins January 4.

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

Toys for God’s Kids

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New volunteer program at Shell Point A non-denominational Christian organization based in Denver has asked for our assistance in making and distributing wooden toys to underprivileged children living in third world countries. Many of the children have never had a toy of their own. The Shell Point Resident Woodshop has answered their call for help. Retirees who desire to continue liv-

ing with a purpose, using their time and talents to help others, and Toys for God’s Kids, is one way Shell Point Retirement Community residents may share their skills, knowledge, and newly found leisure time. Volunteers will provide free, handmade, sturdy, attractive wooden toys to God’s children using donated materials. The toys will then be distributed to

needy children who might otherwise never own a toy of their own. We guarantee that all toymakers will receive as much pleasure in making the toys as the children who will receive them. Those interested in volunteering their services should contact Bill Sullivan, resident woodshop supervisor, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., Monday through Friday at 454-2183.