Shell Point Life September 2010 by Shell Point Retirement Community

September 2010 Vol. 5 Issue 9

Shout joyfully to God, all the earth. Say to God, ‘How awesome are thy works!’

Fore! By Rochelle Cherniawski, Assistant Editor During a recent meeting, as we discussed the topic of golf, a clever individual piped up to share the following knowledge, “Did you know that golf stands for Gentlemen Only; Ladies Forbidden?” Might I add that the clever individual mentioned above was a woman! I tried to hide my smirk as chuckles arose a little too boisterously from the “gentlemen” in the room. I had heard that claim before. But could it be true? Fortunately, I’m pleased to report that a little bit of internet research on snopes.com quickly revealed that the claim is FALSE! Not that it would really matter. You may have noticed that women are a force to be reckoned with when it comes to golf. In fact, there is a group of women from Shell Point and the surrounding community that get together and play each Tuesday morning at Shell Point Golf Club as members of the Women’s Golf Association. Learn more about their group, as well as the Men’s Golf Association, on page 6. On page 7 you’ll meet Shell Point Golf Club’s new PGA certified head golf professional Michael Raber. After getting his own set of custom clubs at the ripe age of four,

Michael took to the course and never turned back. He’ll remind you that the great game of golf is meant to be fun. In addition to introducing a new Shell Point employee, we are pleased to announce two exciting employee recognitions. First, President Peter Dys is celebrating 25 years of service to Shell Point! Read about his history and the tremendous impact he has made on the community on page 16. Also, laundry supervisor Joseph Julmeus received the 2010 Employee of the Year award from the Florida Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (FAHSA). Details of his 20-year career with Shell Point, his commitment to supporting the Haitian community, and his distinguished award are on page 10. It’s hard to believe that summer is drawing to a close. Kids have gone back to school, snowbirds are returning to their nests, and the months ahead are filled with exciting programs, concerts, speakers, and activities. As we gear up for the busy season, let us all remember that we can always escape from the businesses of the world around us by retreating to the golf course!

On The Cover Lou Ann Ehlers (Sales) and Ed McCoy (Landscaping) enjoy the camaraderie of golfing with their fellow employees at Shell Point Golf Club. 2

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Shell Point Life is published monthly for the residents of Shell Point Retirement Community. Editor Lynn Schneider Assistant Editor Rochelle Cherniawski Art Director Rich Cerrina Design and Layout Wendy Iverson Contributors Gene McGonigle, Teri Kollath, Robyn Church, Mary Franklin, Bev Chandley, Rachael Dula, Inga Bredahl, Linda Hicks, Tom Frackenpohl, Randy Woods, Bev Patten, Jessica Clark, Melody Desilets, Peggy Holton, Deanna Schmidli, Susan Uhleman, Sarah Nadal Back Issues Available Online Is there an issue of one of the magazines that you just have to have? Was your friend or family member seen in a recent issue but you lost it? You can find the current issue as well as the back issues of the magazine at www.shellpoint.net/spl/splife.htm

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Tee In Southwest Florida, Golf is a year-round passion that delights the senses. At Shell Point Golf Club, each day provides a new opportunity to enjoy the smell of the grass, hear the crack of the ball, and witness the beautiful sight of a perfect putt falling flawlessly into the cup.

INSIDE: • Meet the new Golf Pro • Membership Information • Beautifully Brutal Hole #13 • Legacy Golf Tournament

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hell Point Golf Club is nestled among 70 acres of lush landscape that serves as the home for an abundance of Florida wildlife. The Gordon Lewis-designed 18-hole championship course has been open to the public since 2000. Positioned on the doorstep of Sanibel Island and Fort Myers beach, the course features challenging fairways, winding water hazards, and five tees at every hole. Every golfer, from the newest beginners to the biggest hitters, finds numerous challenges and rewards with each new hole. More than just a championship course, the Shell Point Golf Club provides an allaround golf experience. Every aspect of the course is treated with the utmost care. Even the driving range and practice green are maintained with the same degree of professionalism that is applied to the golf course. The practice range is all grass with designated hitting

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MICHAEL MONGOVEN, DIRECTOR OF GOLF

areas changed frequently to ensure the best grass conditions for all golfers. Even the golf carts are state of the art. Each cart is equipped with Uplink GPS monitors that provide the statistics about each hole, the distance to the pin, the location of other golfers, and the pace of play. Membership

Memberships allow frequent golfers to take advantage of special rates, tournaments, events, and other amenities. Annual members receive special discounts at the Pro Shop, free bag storage, reciprocal golf opportunities, unlimited balls at the range, advanced tee times, and much more. Membership is open to Shell Point residents, as well as the general public. For Shell Point residents, the Golf Club offers both annual

and eight-month memberships for individuals or couples. For the general public, annual or eight-month memberships are available for single individuals, couples, and students. However, guests are always welcome to visit the course. Shell Point Golf Club even partners with local hotels to bring golfers fantastic values for stay and play golf packages. Schedule a Tee Time

While there are many benefits of golfing at Shell Point, one of the best is that Shell Point Golf Club offers the most competitive rates of any comparable course in the area. Schedule a tee time today to take advantage of the excellent rates. Tee times can be reserved by calling 433-9790 or they can be made online at www.shellpointgolf.com.

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Shell Point Golf Club offers the best equipment and apparel to complement your game. Shop for brands like Titleist, Nike, and Ping. Everyone is welcome to visit the fully-stocked Pro Shop to get the goods that will make an impact on the course. All Shell Point Golf Club members receive a discount on all regular-priced soft goods sold at the Pro Shop. Members can also charge items to their personal accounts.

Mulligan’s Snack Shop, located in the Pro Shop, is the perfect spot to grab a quick bite before hitting the course or to stop in and relax after a long game. From coffee and soft drinks to crackers and hot dogs, Mulligan’s has many options to suit snack cravings. Lunch at The Palm Grill

By the end of an invigorating round of golf, it’s important to refuel. The Palm Grill, located in The Woodlands Commons, offers a lunch menu that is sure

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to satisfy every appetite. Choose from delicious appetizers, soups, salads, sandwiches, or make your own omelet. The Palm Grill is open for lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday. Call 454-2059 for more information. Relax at the Salon & Spa

Don’t forget to treat your aching muscles to a relaxing massage. After a long day on the course, a golfer’s body can feel stressed and fatigued. The Shell Point Salon & Spa has designed a massage with golfers in mind. Call 4898400 to make an appointment. Continued next page

In 2008 the 13th hole of the Shell Point Golf Club was dubbed one of the Most Beautifully Brutal Par 5 Golf Holes in the Southeast Coastal United States. The hole was among 16 par 5 regional finalists in the John Deere Credit competition for the Most Beautifully Brutal Golf Holes in North America. The 577-yard hole was chosen from Par 5 entries throughout the U.S. and Canada by a panel of judges that included Jeff Babineau, editor of Golfweek; Pat Roberts, publisher of Golfdom; Joe Passov, architecture editor for Golf magazine; and Gary Van Sickle, golf editor for Sports Illustrated. Passov described the Shell Point hole as a “relentlessly solid par 5 with honest shot values and plenty of eye candy.” Its cross-fairway canal, narrow fairway, series of bunkers, and a lake force precise shots from tee to green. “This golf hole offers an outstanding example of the dedication golf course owners, architects, and superintendents have in creating truly memorable playing experiences. We created this contest to commend them for their achievements,” said Steve Knutson, director of golf and turf leasing for John Deere Credit. “It was great to be recognized by John Deere Credit for our beautifully brutal hole number 13,” said Michael Mongoven, director of golf. “We have other beautiful holes and depending where you tee the ball, the entire course can be brutal.”

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The crew is also responsible for all mowing, fertilizing, pest management, weed control, aerification, irrigation, and more. “There is always a new challenge,” said Mark. “Yet, we constantly strive to maintain awareness of the importance of preserving and protecting the environment in all that we do.” Audubon Certification

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Maintaining the golf course is no small task. A crew of 10 full-time employees controls more than 140 acres of property, including the course and its surrounding areas, such as roadways, lakes, and undeveloped property. Mark Jacobs, golf course superintendent, said, “Maintaining such a large property with a small staff is definitely a challenge. We really have to scrutinize our priorities. We have been working more closely with Steve Morton and the landscape team, being creative by combining staff to help each other.” One of the many challenges of maintaining the golf course is the quality of the irrigation water. “There is a high amount of salt in the water, and it’s really tough on the Bermuda grass,” explained Mark. We have recently constructed a new practice putting green and are in the process of growing new grass in it. We planted a variety of Paspalum grass. It’s a more salt tolerant grass and could serve as an excellent alternative as we look to the future.”

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Audubon International certification as an Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary demonstrates a commitment to high standards of environmental management. The Shell Point Golf Club is certified in two areas of the Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program: environmental planning and water conservation. According to Mark, “Receiving certifications through Audubon International demonstrates that we are committed to caring for the environment and preserving the natural settings of the golf course.” The golf maintenance staff continues to work toward achieving additional certifications through Audubon International. In addition to the environmental planning and water conservation certifications, they are still working on certifications in wildlife and habitat management, chemical use reduction and safety, water quality management, and outreach and education. “Getting the overall designation will be a great achievement for the golf club, Shell Point as a whole, and the staff that works so hard to maintain the course,” said Mark. Men’s Golf Association

The Shell point Men’s Golf Association was formed to create camaraderie among the members of The Shell Point Golf Club. The players meet every Thursday morning

at 8 a.m. to play games of nine or 18 holes. And each week brings a new tournament. The men also meet for lunch at the Palm Grill once a month. “We all enjoy getting together for time to relax and have some conversations off the course,” said Paul Williamson (Eagles Preserve). Woody Briggs (Parkwood) has been playing with the Men’s Golf Association for five years. In fact, he represents the ninehole golfers. “Any input they give me about any issues representing golf, good or bad, I share at our meetings.” Aside from being the voice of the nine-hole players, Woody is in it for the pure fun of it. “I play because I enjoy it. I enjoy the competition and the people. It’s just a good time. I like the social aspect, as well as the challenges.” Players of all skill levels are welcome to join the Men’s Golf Association. The fee is just $30 a year for members of the Shell Point Golf Club. Women’s Golf Association

Every Tuesday morning at 8 a.m., members of the Women’s Golf Association tee up for games of nine or 18 holes at Shell Point Golf Club. The women come from Shell Point, Sanibel Island, and the surrounding community to enjoy the camaraderie that abounds on the course. “One of the biggest benefits of our group is the opportunity to meet new people.” said Barbara Miller (Eagles Preserve), president of the Women’s Golf Association. “We get to know people that we might not have other-

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Meet Mike Raber, Golf Pro Shell Point Golf Club recently wel- Country Club, and briefly moved to their swing and lower their scores. The comed PGA certified golf professional Massachusetts in 2003 to work at Townsend two- or three-day classes can be customized Michael Raber as the club’s new head golf Ridge Country Club and Butter Brook Golf to fit the schedule, needs, and skills of each professional. “We are very excited to have Club. Prior to becoming the head golf pro- golfer. “Golfers who want to spend one-onMichael join our team at the Shell Point fessional at Shell Point, Michael worked at the Copperhead one time with a pro to improve their game Golf Club,” said Golf Club and The will appreciate the flexibility this school Michael Mongoven, Country Club of offers,” said Michael. “The program’s flexidirector of golf. Naples. ble schedule allows the student to decide “Michael brings 16 how much time they want to commit and years of experience to where they need the most assistance. Lessons his position at Shell Michael is cur- Classes are kept very small to ensure conPoint. He has been a rently accepting centrated attention on the areas where the PGA member profesappointments for students want to improve their game.” sional since 2002, and The school fees include lunch, bag storpersonal lessons. he gained certified As he explains, a age, a student reference handbook with golf PGA status in 2005.” golf swing requires etiquette and rules, nine-holes of afternoon While his profesregular mainte- on-course instruction, a minimum of five sional experience nance. “The golf hours of instruction, green and cart fees, spans 16 years, his swing is very com- and unlimited use of the golf range on love of the game plex. It needs to be school days. extends much further. Additionally, classes will never have constantly Michael picked up his checked and more than four students at a time so that first club when he was updated. One of each participant gets the appropriate just four years old. the biggest mis- amount of personalized attention to their “My father worked at takes I see is when game. All classes are taught by highly Wilson’s Sporting people continue to skilled instructors who know how to teach Goods and they made Michael Raber, Shell Point Golf Pro practice what they and play the game of golf. me a custom set of “Each golfer is an individual, with difclubs. My dad started taking me out every are doing wrong. It is really more harmful to Sunday and I would just hit the ball as hard practice an incorrect swing. It is just enforc- ferent characteristics. We recognize that, ing a bad habit. If you notice that something and will accommodate our teaching to each as I could.” The early practice paid off, as Michael’s is off, be sure to get it skill continued to improve throughout the fixed right away.” Perhaps the best years. In fact, he qualified for the varsity golf league at Dryden High School, in Dryden, advice that Michael New York, as a seventh grader. “I was a six has to offer is the simyear letterman for the varsity golf league at ple fact of remembering that golf is a game. my high school.” When it came to making a career of the “Golf is meant to be sport, the decision came easily. “I enjoy golf, enjoyable. If it gets to a so that was the key ingredient in my deci- point where it’s not sion to become a pro. I love interacting with enjoyable, come see me Golf lessons with Michael are available to help you improve your swing. people and enjoy hearing golf stories. It was and we’ll get you back on track.” something I wanted to do versus something In addition to personal lessons, group person,” said Michael Mongoven. “Our I had to do to make a paycheck.” lessons and playing lessons are also avail- goal is to apply basic fundamentals and Michael graduated from Brockport able with prices depending on the number principles to each player’s particular needs State University in 1994 with a degree in of players and the time involved. and ability level.” finance. He began his golf course career at To learn more about the lessons and the Skaneateles Country Club in 1996 as an clinics presented by Shell Point Golf Club’s Golf School assistant. In 2000 he worked as the assistant The Shell Point Golf Club offers a golf new PGA head golf professional, Michael golf professional for Gulf Harbour Golf and school program to help students improve Raber, contact 433-9790.

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this year they are going to play in a mixer tournament with the Men’s Golf Association. “The Men’s group has more players than the Women’s group. So it’s fun to mix it up every once in a while!” said Barbara. Players of all skill levels are welcome to join the Women’s Golf Association. The fee is just $30 a year for members of the Shell Point Golf Club.

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wise had the chance to meet, like our ladies from Sanibel Island. That even goes for the different communities within Shell Point. Ladies from The Island, The Woodlands, and Eagle’s Preserve are meeting and getting to know one another, and we are having such a great time together. It greatly enhances our friendships. It is so much more fun to go to a function at the church and immediately recognize faces and know names. It’s just a wonderful thing.” The ladies meet once a month for a luncheon at the Palm Grill. They also host a member/guest tournament once a year. And

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even invited friends and spouses to join the league. We have been having a great time.” Volunteer Opportunities

Even residents who don’t play golf can get out and enjoy the course. Volunteer Golf Attendants work with the staff at the Golf Shop by addressing and tending to any special news of the day and by observing activity on the course. Employees Enjoy the Course There are also residents who volunteerEven Shell Point employing their time to help ees have been getting in on increase the Audubon certhe fun at the Golf Club. tification. Recently, Bill Playing golf offers staff memSaunders (Turban) and Dr. bers the opportunity to get Iver Brook (Lucina) comout and enjoy companionship pleted counts and charts of and camaraderie with various species of birds spotcoworkers. The league, which ted on the course. is not sponsored by Shell Anyone who is interPoint, is organized by safety ested in volunteering at specialist Bob Hutchison. the Shell Point Golf Club “Players of all skill levels are can contact Teri Kollath, enjoying the fun of playing at manager of volunteer servthe Shell Point Golf Club,” ices and The Academy, at said Bob. “Some people have Ed McCoy and Lou Ann Ehlers 454-2254.

2010 Shell Point Open Golf Tournament

Fundraiser to be Held Friday, November 12

Each year the Legacy Foundation at Shell Point hosts a golf tournament to benefit various areas of the community. The 2010 tournament, which will be held on Friday, November 12, will raise money to purchase equipment for the new rehabilitation facility. “The Shell Point Open has been a longstanding tradition in the community to create an opportunity for golfers to enjoy the Shell Point Golf Club while

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raising money for a good cause,” said Timothy Stephenson, executive director of the Legacy Foundation. “We invite players of all skill levels, from Fort Myers and beyond, to join us for the day for some fun and friendly competition.” The tournament will be played in teams of four as a scramble format. For more information about the tournament, or to sign up a team, call The Legacy Foundation at 466-8484.

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Veteran’s Day Salute Resident

Memorabilia Display

County Fair Legacy Golf Tournament

Vintage Car Show Drive-in

Complete This Project Now

Classic Movie

Walk-A-Thon

Ice Cream Truck Visits to all Neighborhoods

Village Church Event

Don’t Miss the Fun! More information about Hometown USA will be announced in the October issue of Shell Point Life

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Shell Point Congratulates Joseph Julmeus — 2010 FAHSA Employee of the Year

Leading by Example

hell Point was pleased to learn that Joseph Julmeus, laundry supervisor, was selected as the 2010 Employee of the Year by the Florida Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (FAHSA). Joseph, who has been with Shell Point for close to 20 years, received this prestigious award due to his character and commitment both for his work at Shell Point and his service as an advocate to the Haitian community. “Joseph personifies Shell Point’s core values of caring, serving, and satisfying with his every action,” said Karen Anderson, director of human resources. Employee Chaplain Don Steenhoek added, “Joseph is respected, trusted, and admired as a supervisor who is fair, reliable, and leads by example. His ‘can do’ attitude and effort is respected and admired by all.”

“He is a great, caring, Christian brother who is a good example of a dedicated, hard-working, and faithful staff member here at Shell Point.” —Harold Hansen (Oakmont) Joseph shows deliberate focus on balancing customer and operational needs with the operating and fiscal realities of the company. For example, by observing outside contractors performing specialized maintenance on laundry equipment, he learned to safely and effectively perform the maintenance himself. He is now solely responsible for the laundry equipment As laundry supervisor, Joseph leads 10 employees in tackling 5,000 pounds of laundry each week. His career at Shell Point began in food service 20 years ago and he worked his way up through the laundry division to take the supervisor role 11 years ago.

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3. 1. President Peter Dys congratulates Joesph on the receipt of his Employee of the Year award. 2. Joseph rides a horse through the streets of Haiti. 3. Joseph takes pride in his work and fulfills Shell Point’s core values of caring, serving, and satisfying.

Another aspect of Joseph’s commitment to service is his involvement with the Haitian community. At work, Joseph is a trusted peer who frequently acts as an interpreter for Haitian employees. At his church, Joseph helps organize assistance for less fortunate Haitian families. Joseph also takes personal vacation time to accompany a private medical assistance team to Haiti to provide free medical care while assisting with local construction projects. In fact, he was in Haiti this past January when the large earthquake devastated the nation. Resident Harold Hanson of Oakmont has worked closely with Joseph on various projects in Haiti and said, “He is a Director of Operations Scott Moore, Joseph and Marie Julmeus, Director of Human Resources Karen great, caring, Christian brother who is a Anderson, and Facility Operations Manager Paul Yacovitch attended the Florida Association of Homes good example of a dedicated, hard-workand Services for Aging (FAHSA) annual awards ceremony in Boca Raton, Florida. ing, and faithful staff member here at preventative maintenance program, thereby responders to emergency situations both dur- Shell Point. Joseph is definitely deserving of the Employee of the Year award!” saving considerable operating costs yet never ing and after business hours. Joseph accepted his Employee of the “Joseph displays extraordinary dedicasacrificing production or quality of service. Joseph demonstrates outstanding per- tion to Shell Point residents and his fellow Year award at the FAHSA annual conferformance by exceeding daily expectations. workers,” said Paul Yacovitch, Facility ence in Boca Raton, Florida, on Monday, During both Hurricanes Charlie and Wilma, Operations Manager. “He is known for his July 26. "It was a surprise and it made me he supported emergency operations. caring service. He certainly deserves this very happy," Joseph said. "I thank God for the past 20 years at Shell Point." Additionally, he is always one of the first recognition.”

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Resident Profile: Herb Sklar

Portrait of an B Y S A R A H N A D A L , M A R K E T I N G A S S I S TA N T

Throughout his life, Herb Sklar (Eagles Preserve) has worked as an art director, photographer, and creative director. He began his career by working at advertising agencies in New York. While working as a young art director with renowned fashion and portrait photographer Richard Avedon, Herb received a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to study photography under Russian photographer and designer Alexey Brodovich. Herb’s eyes sparkle as he vividly describes his first encounter with the famed Harpers’ Bazaar art director. “There he sat, an old man with a cigarette. He was so old – at least fifty! He began telling us about an experience that he had while he was in the hospital recovering from appendicitis. Apparently he had a Leica 35 mm range finder camera with one roll of film. He would shoot the roll of film and then reroll it and reshoot over everything. I thought he was crazy, but then I got it – he wasn’t teaching us about film, he was actually teaching us to see.” That insight would benefit Herb throughout the rest of his career.

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Early in his career, Herb experienced an unsettling revelation. “When I was in my late 20s, working at an advertising agency, I looked around and realized that there weren’t any old art directors. So I decided I’d better come up with a different plan.” Herb and his friend Paul Lennett started Sklar Lennett Associates Incorporated, an advertising and sales promotion business. “We did work for companies like Panasonic, Sterling Optical, and a wide range of large and small clients.” They successfully ran the business for 25 years. And when Paul retired, Herb decided to start a new company called Digital Product Art, doing line drawings for a variety of big name companies like Timex, Budweiser, Texas Instruments, and Clairol. “Anybody who had a product and needed drawings for their dealers to be able to advertise was eligible for our services.” He ran Digital Product Art for around five years before retiring and selling the

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Herb Sklar likes to paint at an easel in his home studio. His space is filled with portraits he has done of his grandchildren and other subjects which inspire him.

company to his employees. A master of his trade, Herb won more than 50 awards throughout his career. And while he is obviously a talented artist, he is also a skilled teacher. “I’ve had some great times. And now I’m happy to give back in whatever way I can.” Herb gives back by leading various art classes in The Academy at Shell Point and also at Edison State College. As Alexey Brodovich taught him to see, Herb now teaches his students to see throughout each step of the painting process. “I take a different approach to painting,” he

shares. “After the first stroke you make on your canvas, you are correcting your design with every stroke you make thereafter.” He also incorporates music into his classroom. “I can’t paint without music! I usually play classical music. Although if the students get drowsy, I jazz it up and shake them awake a bit.” He also notes that painting takes patience. “I find that it takes me up to twenty-five hours to complete a painting. I usually have several going at once so I don’t have to stop completely.” When asked about what he loves best

about teaching, Herb praises his Shell Point students. “While I am privileged to also teach at Edison College, the college students aren’t near as enthusiastic as the students at Shell Point! I love being part of the Academy.” Don and Herb: A Portrait of Friendship

Herb enjoys more than teaching in the Academy, he also relishes the new friendships he has made with other residents. One such friendship has been with resident Don Randall (Palm Acres) who took one of Herb’s classes in 2009. Don Randall is a lifelong learner. After his retirement from the army and politics, Don pursued art as a serious hobby. His love of painting led him to take Academy art lessons last fall, where he met teacher and now-friend, Herb Sklar. Soon after starting class, he approached Herb about learning to paint portraits. The inspiration came to Herb immediately. “I remembered seeing him in uniform on Veterans Day, and thought that would make a handsome selfportrait.” Herb encouraged Don to attend the next class in uniform so he could capture a photograph for Don to use as a guide. A week later, the project began to take shape. Don recalls that painting his own portrait was a complicated process, with many steps and stages. “First, I began learning Herb took this about the value of looking and photo of Don in observing,” shares Don. “Herb uniform and taught me to find things I didn’t painted his previously see.” Lines and portrait from it. shape, form, color values, texture, and space are all components of artwork that require special attention to detail. Secondly, they had to choose the right medium. Herb says, “Don used acrylic paint. Water-based oils are much slower, and turpentine-based oils are out of the question due to the odor and clean-up.” Herb was impressed with Don’s final product. “For this to be his first por“I always get a kick out of trait ever, Don is seeing this picture,” Herb doing wonderfully. I shares. “It’s Don, painting had to do thirty paintDon from a picture of Don.” ings before my work started to look that good.” Don is quick to return the praise. “Herb is an outstanding portrait teacher. I wish I’d known him forty years ago.”

The Value of Lifelong Learning

Herb pushes both himself and the students in his painting classes to discover new subjects, hone their skill with the brush, and ultimately, to push the boundaries of their potential as artists. Herb’s personal gallery is not limited to his own work. He also loves collecting. In his spare time, he finds old American photographic images: daguerreotypes, tintypes, and carte de visites. His collection is rounded out with contemporary images, including an original Ansel Adams. His art populates his home studio, complete with a huge Persian rug. Looking back on his career and achievements, Herb recalls a time when he presented a special art portfolio to one of his teachers for review. His teacher said his work wasn’t good enough, and reminded him of the value of lifelong learning. “Maybe I’ll stop trying to prove myself after the 100th award I win,” Herb chuckles and shakes his head. “Maybe.”

Learn from Herb in One of His Academy Classes Acrylics and Water-Based Oil Painters’ Studio Beginners and advanced level painters alike will enjoy the experience of learning painting techniques from Herb. The atmosphere of this course is one of learning, stimulation, and peer support. And Herb promises that the class is a lot of fun.

PORTRAIT PROJECT Herb’s most recent project is a collection of portraits he is painting of Shell Point residents and employees. “I hope to have a show of the collection one day. I think people would be interested to come and see if they are captured in one of my portraits!” You never know, Herb may stop you one day and ask to take your photo.

Cheryl Cooper, Fitness Instructor

Lester Davidson, Resident Photographer

Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain This course will prove that drawing is a skill that can be learned by anyone with average eyesight and average eye-hand coordination. Like learning to ride a bike or drive a car, once the basics are learned they are always with you. Learning to draw is an excellent way to improve memory and brain function. The Eye of the Photographer Learn the aesthetics of composition and lighting. With his artist’s eye and his extensive background in photography, Herb will help you take better pictures through informative lectures, helpful examples, and focused practice.

Don Randall, Resident Painter

For more information on the classes Herb teaches in the Academy at Shell Point, refer to your Academy brochure or contact Teri Kollath at 454-2254.

Teri Kollath, Manager of the Academy & Volunteer Services

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Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation, FOR THE LOVE OF LEARNING In keeping with the September Passport returns on Friday, September 17, to focus on theme of India, Professor Adrian Kerr has Island Life. She will share a mixture of infordeveloped a brand new history course for us, mation and experience. Not only will you The Story of India. Just back from his latest hear about how she commutes from her home trip to India, he has woven the sights, on North Captiva Island to her office on sounds, and scents of India into a four-ses- Sanibel, but you’ll also hear fascinating stories sion program. Journey from prehistoric India about the islands and weather conditions. Patricia Meyers (Junonia) not only to its coming of age. Join Professor Kerr each Tuesday in September, beginning September trains instructors for the AARP Driver Safety class, but also teaches it for us. Join 7. The Academy is delighted to welcome her on Monday, September 27, for a sixDoris Wydman (Rosemont) as our new hour refresher course that sharpens your Spanish teacher! Join Doris in the Spanish skills and awareness while possibly even savlevel that is right for you: Everyday Spanish ing you a few dollars on your insurance. Basics, Everyday Spanish Beyond Basics, or COFFEE WITH A NEIGHBOR Everyday Spanish – Creative Interactive Mike Klein (Nautilus) offers the first Conversation. Each level meets every Tuesday afternoon throughout the semester, opportunity this semester to focus on getting to know a neighbor. What a delightful, beginning September 7. Sanibel author Charles Sobczak will interesting, and good neighbor he is! From join us on Wednesday, September 8, to share his career as a physicist who helped create an engaging PowerPoint presentation on his night-vision goggles, to his second career as book Living Sanibel: A Nature Guide to mayor of Sanibel, he has many stories to share. He’ll even talk Sanibel and Captiva Islands. about his life at Shell Dr. Helen Johnson Point where he creates (Junonia) returns this fall in the pottery studio and to teach Poetry in a semesserves his neighbors as ter-long open class for all Court Representative. who are interested in Plan to have coffee with poetry. Classes will be held Mike on every Thursday, beginning We d n e s d a y, on September 9. September 29. The Acrylics and Water-Based Oil Painter’s LEGACY Studio and Lecture will be Author Charles held every Friday in the SEMINARS Sobczak offers a presentation of his new beautiful fourth floor Craft We welbook, Living Sanibel, Room at the Arbor, taught come Steven A Nature Guide to by Herb Sklar (Eagles Ershowsky, JD, Sanibel and Captiva Preserve). The first class CFP, of Diamond Islands, on September 8. will be held on Friday, Financial Services of September 10. Southwest Florida; and Shell Point etymologists continue their Walter McDonald, Financial Advisor and Anatomy of Words program each Monday, Representative of the Lee County Sheriff’s beginning on September 13. Office, as they team up to present Don’t Be Nancy McDowell (Tellidora) welcomes A Victim! Learn how to fight back against novices to learn the game of Mah-jongg identity theft and avoid investment scams. every Monday, beginning on September 13. Plan to attend on Wednesday, September Kristie Anders, Education Director for 22.

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Lynne Fraser, Shell Point Personal Trainer, again brings us her expertise of her BS in Exercise Physiology and the wealth of her experience with our population in two levels of Balance Plus. Balance and Mobility Training provides twelve weeks of comprehensive balance and fall prevention. She continues to offer the popular Pilates Stretch and Pilates Chair and Zumba on a monthly basis. She is also offering Pilates Stretch Level 2 for experienced students this semester. See the Academy brochure for specifics. Beginning on September 7, we welcome the expertise of accredited Tai Chi Chih instructor Bev Chandley. This gentle practice is easier to learn than Tai Chi Chuan, yet still yields great benefits. The basics of exercise will be provided in a series of new seminars designed to motivate, educate, and activate your way to better health. Join Tammy Dalton, our new, nationally certified ACE personal trainer and fitness instructor, on Wednesdays, beginning September 8, for Cardio Training: Learn It! Love it! Live it! You can look forward to her new strength training class in October and her new flexibility and balance class in November. Dr. Bud Light, Audiologist with Ear, Nose, and Throat Associates of Fort Myers, joins us on Tuesday, September 28. His presentation, Audiology Today, will share how audiology can impact your quality of life. ACADEMY ON THE GO

Palm Beach Maritime Museum and Kennedy Bunker is our destination on Thursday, September 9, as we take a chartered bus across Alligator Alley to the east coast of Florida for a nautical adventure. On Wednesday, September 15, and Thursday, September 16, Academy on the Go provides an educational overnight trip to Bok Tower in historic Lake Wales. On day one enjoy a leisurely tour of the grounds and gardens on Pinewood Estates as well as a carillon concert and dinner at the famous Columbia Restaurant in Tampa. Day two is

Monday, September 13. Keyboard Typing 101 will be offered on two Wednesdays beginning September 29 by Megs Singer (Tellidora). Denton Smith (Oakmont) will teach Files, Folders & Flash Drives beginning Tuesday, September 28. The Computer Control Panel will be taught on September 10 and 17. Internet Prep School Basics will be taught beginning Thursday, September 23, and again on Fridays beginning September 24 - all by Richard Nelson (Lakewood). Floyd Jamison (Parkwood) will offer Introduction to Windows 7 on Laptops beginning Wednesday, September 15. Bruce Findley (Sundial) will Academy On The Go offers a two day trip to Bok teach Brain Fitness using My Tower near Orlando and then over to Tampa for an Vigorous Mind on Mondays beginovernight stay in Tarpon Springs. Enjoy an authentic ning September 20. delicious Greek dinner at Columbia Restaurant. After Absolute Basics by Russ Greek all the way with a tour of Tarpon Kraay (Oakmont) begins on Tuesday, Springs that includes authentic Greek food September 14. Cle Keeley (Periwinkle) brings us another for lunch and a boat ride that views actual session of the popular Designing and Making sponge diving. Greeting Cards on the Computer beginning Tuesday, September 14. COMPUTER COLLEGE Specifications for Buying a New TECHNOLOGY TODAY Laptop/Notebook Computer taught by Cell Phone Prep School is offered by Richard Nelson (Lakewood) is offered on

Bruce Findley (Sundial) for three Tuesdays beginning September 7, and again beginning September 28. Emily Kletzien Findley (Sundial) continues the popular class on Nintendo using Big Brain Academy. The courses will be held every Tuesday, beginning on September 7. We celebrate Active Aging Week this year with a focus on how technology can be embraced for a holistic approach to wellness. Join us in the Academy for the fun and usefulness of technology. On Monday, September 20, we celebrate the use of technology for physical fitness as the Resort Services staff shares the exercise and sports available for all levels of fitness using Nintendo Wii. On Wednesday, September 22, we celebrate the use of technology for spiritual assessment as the computer college mans the mobile lab for residents who would like to privately take a spiritual assessment using a tool available on the internet. Staff from the department of Spiritual Services will be available to discuss the assessment tool. On Friday, September 24, everyone will have the opportunity to try the gadgets, internet sites, and more that offer interaction with technology and improved brain fitness. Please be sure to check SPTV, www.shellpoint.net, and your Weekly Reminder to confirm times, places, and course fees, as well as the need to sign-up.

Keep Your Identity Secure and Avoid Investment Scams BY TIMOTHY STEPHENSON, THE LEGACY FOUNDATION

Every day we hear stories in the media about identity theft and how it can wreak havoc with our personal information and financial assets. Since The Legacy Foundation is here to help you with every aspect of your personal finances and daily money management, we want to make sure we provide opportunities for educating you about the threat that exists and how to protect yourself. Come learn how to prevent becoming a victim of identity theft and investment fraud by joining us on Wednesday, September 22, at 10:00 a.m. in the Grand Cypress Room to hear three experts discuss this topic and relate sound advice that you Walter McDonald (L) and can use to protect yourself. Steven Ershowsky (R) Please RSVP by calling either service desk at will present a seminar to 454-2282 or 454-2054. The seminar will last onehelp you avoid being scammed and fight back and-a-half hours, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The bus against identity theft. schedule will accommodate this change.

DON’T BE A VICTIM! Learn How to Avoid Identity Theft Wednesday, September 22 10:00 – 11:30 am Grand Cypress Room/WDL Guest Speakers:

Steven Ershowsky, JD, CFP, of Diamond Financial Services of Southwest Florida; and Walter McDonald, Financial Advisor and Representative of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office

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President Peter Dys

Marks 25 Years Celebrating a Career of Leadership, Growth, and the Pursuit of Greatness August 2010 marked the began seeing significant 25th anniversary of Shell improvements. He was Point’s president, Peter Dys. instrumental in the addiOver the past 25 years Dys tion of Shell Point’s first has guided the community assisted living facility – through significant transforKing’s Crown. From there mations and led the way to he went to work on develachieving remarkable growth. oping the remaining Island Though he was met with property by adding Harbor numerous challenges along Court, Sundial, and the the way, his perseverance and Welcome Center. leadership proved beneficial in solidifying Shell Point’s A Vision for the Future position as a leader in the In the late 1990s, Dys retirement industry. had the vision to purchase While we are most fathe property along Shell Members of the Shell Point management team present Peter Dys miliar with President Dys’s Point Boulevard which with his 25-year milestone certificate. L-R: Director of Healthcare Services, leadership of Shell Point now includes The Steve Minniear; President, Peter Dys; V.P. of Medical Services, dating back to 1985, he was Woodlands, Eagles Dr. Roger Hirchak; and, V.P. of Sales, David Moreland growing as a leader long bePreserve, and Shell Point’s fore he came to Florida. In 1972 he grad- Aging. His education in social services championship golf course. uated from West Virginia University in and early career in Pennsylvania were Under Dys’ direction, Shell Point has Morgantown, West Virginia, with a Mas- excellent preparation for his future role at grown from approximately 800 residents to ter’s Degree in Social Work. He also stud- Shell Point. more than 2,100; provides jobs for more An active and devoted member of The than 850 employees; and has launched a ied at Dordt College in Sioux Center, Iowa, where he received his A.B. Degree. Christian and Missionary Alliance, Dys variety of innovative programs and services Before coming to Shell Point, Dys was invited in 1979 to serve that have benefited thousands worked within the field of aging services on the General Services of seniors. Additionally, the and the nursing home industry in Advisory Council for the community has successfully Lancaster, Pennsylvania, where he denomination. By 1981 he expanded from one neighborfounded the Lancaster County Office of was asked to serve as a memhood of 35 acres to multiple ber of Shell Point’s board of neighborhoods of nearly 1,000 Peter Dys, 1985 directors – back when it was acres. called Shell Point Village. Dys His steadfast vision for became the Administrator of Shell Point — the desire to be Shell Point in August 1985, the best — has created an and he accepted the responsienvironment that has allowed bility of Executive Director in the community to flourish. January 1986. He assumed And throughout it all he has leadership at a critical time in Peter Dys received the remained committed to mainDistinguished Service the history of Shell Point taining the community’s core Award in 2008. when it was struggling with values and its original mission debt, financial instability, and deferred of being dedicated to God and the care of maintenance issues that had reached a His people. crucial level. Award Winning Almost immediately after Dys took As indicators of Shell Point’s success leadership of Shell Point, the community

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under his leadership, the community has received many accolades throughout the past twenty-five years including being named in the “Top 20 Retirement Communities” by New Choices magazine. Contemporary Long-Term Care magazine named Shell Point the “Best Retirement Community.” It was named one of “The World’s Most Beautiful Retirement Communities” by the Association of Retirement Resorts International. In 1997 Shell Point was named one of “The Top Continuing Care Retirement Communities in the Southeastern United States” by Where to Retire magazine. In 2008 Dys received the Distinguished Service Award from the Florida Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (FAHSA). When he was announced as the recipient of the Distinguished Service Award, he was referred to as one of FAHSA’s unsung heroes. For many years he has worked quietly behind the scenes to help the FAHSA staff with public policy issues and legislative contacts. Dys has provided consistent involvement and assistance to Florida Representatives and Senators on issues regarding senior care and he serves on the Governor’s Continuing Care Advisory Council for the State of Florida. At the 2008 Legislative Workshop he provided much-needed analysis of a very complicated continuing care bill and he also took part in an effort to educate members of the Florida Taxation and Budget Reform Commission about a proposed constitutional amendment that would adversely affect most FAHSA members. In 2009 Shell Point received the Business Ethics Award from the Uncommon Friends Foundation for its high ethical standards and services. “What we believe permeates everything we do,” said Dys to a room of more than 350 business leaders. “It is the source for all our ethical decisions and actions and provides the consistency of our mission, core values, and operating principles.” Respected Leadership

Dys is well respected for his business acumen and experience in the long-term care field. In addition to building and maintaining the financial strength of Shell Point,

In 2007 Peter receives an honorary doctorate degree from Nyack College.

Dys has repeatedly been called upon by several other communities (in Florida and across the country) to assist in strengthening their operational procedures, management, and/or administrative practices. One such community in Florida is The Alliance Community for Retirement Living (ACRL) in Deland where he serves on its Board of Directors. He is affiliated with various retirement industry professional associations and is a frequent speaker to many local and national conferences. In 2007 Peter Dys was awarded an honorary doctorate from Nyack College for his tireless work on behalf of senior citizens. The president of the college, Dr. Michael Scales, personally conferred this honorable title on Dys in recognition of his work as a leader in The Christian and Missionary Alliance. His dedication and passionate commitment to his role at Shell Point and the residents and employees it serves is truly an inspiration and has been a blessing throughout the past 25 years of the organization’s history. In his 25 years at the helm of Shell Point, Peter Dys has attended numerous groundbreakings and ribbon cuttings galore including (top to bottom): King’s Crown ground breaking in 1985. Golf Course ribbon cutting in 2000. Also in 2000, the Board of Directors gathered in front of the construction of the Oakmont building in The Woodlands. The Arbor ribbon cutting in 2005. Larsen Pavilion Rehabilitation Center ground breaking in 2010.

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that is a definite indication of the success of Shell Point staff members exhibited the Celebrity Benefit Dinner. We were hontheir star status as they put the “fun” ored to be a part of it.” in fundraiser at the Celebrity Benefit Dinner When they weren’t challenging the in July. With more than 120 diners in attenwait staff to compete for tips, diners enjoyed dance, the event raised a total of $6,060 in the lively sounds of “Anchors Away,” featips for the “Complete This Project Now” turing Jared Pike and Dan Philgreen of campaign. An additional $4,340 was raised SPTV. Even the entertainment was responfrom ticket sales. sible for bringing in tips. In fact, the crowd Chef Joel and Chef chuckled when a guest offered them a genBrett wowed residents erous tip…to stop singing! and their guests with a Clockwise from top: Southern Exposure Laughter, along with a supreme dining experi(Rita & Bob Southern), few whistles, filled the room ence. The four-course Chef Joel and Brett, as Chef Joel paraded around dinner included green Financial Gurus in his “bikini” t-shirt along goddess salad with stone (Tim Stephenson and with a fairy princess tiara and crab and lobster cake, Tim Lochridge) wand! Other tip challenges chilled tomato and avocado soup, aged beef kept the crowd in stitches loin with shiitake mushroom sauce, fresh and the staff blushing. vegetables, and a delicious Florida citrus Winnie Ballard (Lucina) said she had a dessert. wonderful time at the Celebrity Benefit Throughout the evening, the “celebrity” Dinner. “We were in the section with David waiters competed in teams of two for tips. It and his Diva, and they were fabulous! David was no surprise that the Financial Gurus, was just hysterical. The staff was great to get Tim Stephenson and Tim Lochridge, raised Anchors Away sang and into it so much and help raise money for the the most money. entertained dining guests. Pavilion construction project. Tim Stephenson said, “I had And, on top of the lively enternever been a part of anything like tainment, the food was delithat before. I was overwhelmed by cious! I was very pleased and the generosity of the residents who thought it was excellent.” obviously came prepared to give. Thanks to all Not only was it unique and fun, it who helped to make also provided the opportunity to the Celebrity Benefit support an important cause that is Dinner such a great close to our hearts.” event! It proved to be a sucThe Larson Lassies, comprised cessful fundraiser toward the of Sherry Brown and Margie Pavilion Auxiliary’s commitment Pregent, brought in their fair share to “Complete This Project Now.” of impressive tips. Sherry comThe “celebrity” waiters were assisted by the Crystal Dining Room staff who helped serve the four course meal. mented, “Being able to celebrate with so many who graciously continue to support the fundraising efforts for The food was delicious, the comthe administration building of the Larsen pany great, and I hope the service Pavilion was very gratifying. It was also a lot was worthy of the great tips that of fun! It was definitely a first for me to be were so generously given.” And guests will never forget the able to wear a red sleep shirt designed for the “Queen” while balancing a beautiful tiara amusing antics of David Moreland and his Diva, Jessica Clark. and waving a magic wand!” “Throughout the evening, Bob and Rita Southern, also known as Southern Exposure, proved they were will- David wore a tiara and had roses ing to do just about anything to grab more behind his ears and I ended up with cash. “Bob and I enjoyed the very friendly a necklace made of money,” laughed competition among our fellow celebrity Jessica. “And every time we got a waiters,” said Rita. “I never realized how tip, we would ring a bell. In fact, I competitive some of us can become when rang my bell so much that it fell challenged to raise money for a good cause! apart by the end of the night! I think Robert and Priscella Waltz (Periwinkle) 18

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With more than 120 diners in attendance, the Celebrity Benefit Dinner raised a grand total of $10,400 for the “Complete This Project Now” campaign.

CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT: Sherry Brown and Margie Pregent flash their tips at the beginning of the event. ■ Hilarity ensues as Chef Joel comes prepared with a fairy wand to present an excellent dinner. ■ Coral and Michael Lienhardt of Periwinkle. ■ Rita Southern supplies stone crab and lobster cakes to one of her tables. ■ David Moreland serves up coffee to diners...for a tip. ■ Rows of key lime dessert with homemade chocolate garnish ready to be served. ■ Sherry Brown poses with a table of delighted diners. L-R: Val Zipfel, Peggy Richmond, Joan Morgan, Ruth and Phil McGuire, Renee Maxwell, and Sherry Brown. ■ Teams tallied their tips at the end of the night. ■ Jessica Clark collects tips for her dollar necklace.

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The expedition also visited the red sandstone spires and mesas of Monument Valley. They even had the opportunity to investigate hogans, or Navajo Indian dwellings, made primarily of mud and branches. One of the residents undertaking the trip, Mike Klein (Nautilus), recalled a trip inside one such building. “We were able to go inside the home of a ninety-yearold Navajo woman who spoke only Navajo. It was really quite roomy with a hole in the center for venting her pot belly stove.” Finally, the Shell Point adventurers relaxed at Lake Powell on the Colorado River. Created by the construction of the Glen Canyon Dam, fjord-like canyons encircled Lake Powell, fringed by deep, redrock cliffs.

“We enjoyed the trip very much,” said Bill McCoy (Harbor Court). “My absolute favorite was Bryce Canyon. Even after seeing pictures of it, I was totally unprepared for the breathtaking sights. It can’t be explained in words.”

Below: Lake Powell is the showpiece of the Glen Canyon National Recreation area. The lake features 2,000 miles of shoreline and secluded beaches.

Above: A cowboy rides in the distance through the impressive rock formations in Monument Valley Navajo Tribal Park. The 30,000 acre valley is famed for its oddly shaped, red sandstone monoliths, mesas and spires.

The bright desert foliage offers a startling contrast to the dusty browns of the Canyonlands.

Above: Antelope Canyon drains from the south into Lake Powell and is known for its twisting and turning vertical canyon walls.

Above: Sonoran Desert cactus Left: Prickly Pear cactus

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Antelope • Bryce • Glen • Grand • Lake Powell • Monument Valley • Zion

Pack Your Bags Venture into 2011 with Exciting Travel Destinations Planned to Span the Globe Another exciting year of travel opportunities is right around the corner! Following you will find a brief preview of the 2011 travel destination program coordinated by Resort Services with Isings Travel. Specific details are still pending for some of these excursions, but busy Shell Point residents will want to be sure to leave space in their calendars for some amazing adventures next year.

Down Under • February 10-28 Travel to New Zealand and Australia. Board the Holland America MS Volendam in Los Angeles for a luxury cruise to many fabulous ports of call. In Australia, visit Sydney, Melbourne, and Burnie. Then cruise to New Zealand where stops include Fiord Lands National Park, Port Chalmers, Wellington, Napier, Tauranga, and more. The group will break up the long flights with convenient overnight stops in Los Angeles.

A Caribbean Cruise Fit for a Queen • March 18-29 All aboard the Queen Victoria for its only voyage from Fort Lauderdale. They say that if grace could be defined in the lines of a ship, Queen Victoria would have no competition. This elegant ocean liner combines all the best of Cunard’s regal heritage with everything a modern day ship could offer. Residents on this Caribbean cruise will experience a new era of ocean travel.

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Hello UK • August 15-29 Circle the British Isles aboard the Crown

Tour Historic Virginia with Kent Kauffman • May 5-9 Discover Virginia’s Historic Gardens Tour and Retreat at the incredible Boar’s Head Inn. Not many places are as beautiful as Virginia in the springtime. As an added bonus, this trip will be lead by the worldfamous tour guide Kent Kauffman! Kent will led the group to Charlottesville, Monticello, Shenandoah National Park, James River Plantations, Shirley Plantation, and the site of the first Thanksgiving – the Berkley Plantation. This May journey promises to be full of beauty, history, luxury, and fun. It will be a dream trip for the gardener and history buff in everyone.

Princess. After a non-stop flight into London, the ship sets off to nine exciting destinations — including ports of Guernsey and Liverpool, in England; Cobh and Dublin, in Ireland; Belfast, Ireland; Glasgow, Iverness / Loch Ness, and Edinburgh in Scotland; and Paris / Normandy, France. The British Isles trip will conclude with a day and evening in London. On this scenic vacation you will see the beautiful Channel Islands, kiss the Blarney Stone, and share many stories of this journey for years to come.

Exciting Alaska! June 18-25 Imagine standing on your private verandah and watching whales breach and eagles soar. Imagine being among the lucky few to spend a whole day in Glacier Bay National Park. Imagine traveling through Alaska’s sublime beauty and frontier ports in unsurpassed luxury and comfort. Well, imagination will meet reality as you join Pastor Randy Woods, Minister of Worship and Music of the Village Church, with special guest musicians Ron and Gary Matthews, for this Alaskan cruise aboard the Westerdam by Holland America. You will enjoy cruising with our Shell Point family and friends from near and far as we sail and sing through the snow-capped waters. For information about the Village Church Alaskan Cruise, please contact Randy Woods at The Village Church by calling 454-2149.

Thanksgiving Cruise 2011 Spend 10 nights over the Thanksgiving holiday sailing to Grenada, Bonaire, Dominica, Aruba, St. Thomas, and more! The Emerald Princess will whisk the group off to these exotic ports laden with beauty and history that can only be found in the Southern Caribbean. Visit the “Spice Islands of the Caribbean,” see the gardens that the Smithsonian has referred to as “a giant plant laboratory,” observe the tropical birds of Bonaire, and enjoy the gorgeous beaches and sunsets. Watch for more information regarding these trips in the coming months. Fliers will be delivered to your mailbox. If you have specific questions regarding any travel program (except Alaska in June), please contact Bev Chandley, program coordinator, at 454-2239.

Passport to the World Shell Point is Bringing the World to You in 2010 next stop:

India The Story of India Tuesdays, September 7, 14, 21, 28 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL

Travel through Kerala 30–Day Walking Program

India has 28 states, but for this month’s walking challenge we will focus on Kerala - one of the most tranquil states in India. Kerala lies in the southwest peninsula of the country, along the Arabian Sea, and is one of the most sought-after tourist destinations in the country. Kerala is famous for its rivers, backwaters, and endless beaches. We will travel the length of the state, 367 miles. The trek will go through some of India’s mountains, valleys, and coastal belts. It is currently monsoon season in India, so be prepared! Track your miles in any of the three health clubs.

Nirvana Indian Fusion Dishes Friday, September 3 Bus pick-ups begin at 10:30 a.m.

Select from classic and inventive Indian dishes prepared with fine ingredients and fresh spices guaranteed to delight the palate as well as invigorate the senses. Nirvana is located in Fort Myers and offers a full luncheon menu but also has a $10 lunch buffet every day so that one can sample many intriguing food items.

This is a four-part series of lectures presented by Professor Adrian Kerr. Explore the history of India, the second largest country by population. The lectures will give the background to India from the origins of its native people, to taking its position on the world stage. India's history, as well as its religious and cultural impact, is much more widespread than many realize. India’s world-wide influence continues to grow every day. Refer to the Academy booklet for more information.

India Palace Dinner Outing Friday, September 10 Bus pick-ups begin at 5:00 p.m.

The India Palace restaurant in Fort Myers is lauded for its award-winning Indian cuisine. The seemingly endless menu has something for everyone and dispels the myth that all Indian food is loaded with curry. They even have mango ice cream! Dinner at the India Palace is also easy on your wallet with entrée prices ranging from $11.95 to $17.95.

DVD: The

straight out of Richard Kipling, captivating deserts, some of the highest mountains in the world, tropical beaches, fading colonial hill stations, and crowded cities. And Indians are as diverse as their landscapes. Documentary film maker Rick Ray tried to capture India’s myriad of cultures, even weathering earthquakes and riots in order to patch together a personal tapestry of this fascinating country.

Indian Night Crystal Room Buffet Dinner Thursday, September 23 Dinner: 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Crystal Dining Room/IS

When it comes to varied landscape and rich culture, India stands alone. Come experience this unique country, as we continue our passport adventure around the world. For $14.95 you will enjoy mint lamb, prawns with coconut curry, pakora, butter chicken, and much more.

Soul of India

Monday, September 13 2:00 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL

India defies every attempt at definition. Take the landscape for example; there are jungles

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To include a listing for an upcoming event or activity, please contact Mary Franklin, resort services manager, at 454-2152 or email: maryfranklin@shellpoint.org

Shell Point Market Place

Friday, September 3, 10, 17, 24 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 10, 17, 24 RAC/IS Join the fun at Shell Point’s very own market place! Enjoy specialty items, such as fresh crab cakes, a generous slice of cherry pie, or a homemade pretzel. Finish off your shopping trip by picking up some fresh produce to take home. Each week offers a truly unique experience.

Happy Labor Day! Celebrate with Vintage Brass in the Crystal Room

Monday, September 6 11:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Crystal Dining Room/IS Enjoy the afternoon listening to patriotic favorites and filling up on hamburgers and hotdogs with all the fixings, Boston baked beans, baked catfish, Georgia baked chicken, and pork shanks with BBQ sauce. And don’t forget the Red, White, and Blue dessert buffet! Yum!

Wellness Forum – New Activity Group Forming

Nirvana, Indian Fusion – Passport to the World Lunch Outing

Friday, September 3 10:30 a.m. Island pickup 10:40 a.m. Woodlands pickup 10:50 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup 1:30 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $7.00 (lunch on your own) Select from classic and inventive Indian dishes prepared with fine ingredients and fresh spices, guaranteed to delight the palate and invigorate the senses. Nirvana is located right in Fort Myers and offers a full lunch menu and a $10 lunch buffet every day so one can sample many intriguing food items. Don’t forget to bring your Shell Point Passport to this outing.

Thursday, September 9 3:00 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL The definition of wellness in the American Heritage Dictionary is good health; not ailing or diseased. This is a goal of all of us. The question is how do we get there? That is what this new activity group on wellness will attempt to uncover. There are many areas to explore and the process of discovering wellness can be fun.

Veterans’ Club Meeting

Friday, September 10 10:00 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Join Pastor Clint Cottrell of Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church. His topic will be: 9/11 – The Side You May Not Have Heard. He will share his involvement as an Air Traffic Controller on that day. All are welcome to attend.

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India Palace – Passport to the World Dinner Outing

Friday, September 10 5:00 p.m. Island pickup 5:10 p.m. Woodlands pickup 5:20 p.m. Eagles Preserve pickup 8:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $7.00 (dinner on your own) The India Palace restaurant in Fort Myers is praised over and over again for its award winning Indian cuisine. The seemingly endless menu has something for everyone and dispels the myth that all Indian food is loaded with curry. They even have mango ice cream! Dinner at the India Palace is also easy on your wallet with entrée prices ranging from $11.95 to $17.95. Please bring your Shell Point passport book so we can stamp your September for India month participation.

Information Forum – Announcing the New ‘Build it Yourself’ Computer Lab

Saturday, September 11 10:00 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Are you interested in putting computer systems together, restoring old ones, building new ones, or just disassembling and reassembling broken computers to see what makes them tick? Then this new computer lab is for you! We will also have a special open forum think tank to hear from you about other activities that you would like to pursue in or out of the technology world. Join Richard Nelson (Lakewood) for this double-header meeting.

DVD: Hachi: A Dog’s Tale

Saturday, September 11 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Based on a true story, Golden Globe winner Richard Gere stars as Professor Parker Wilson, a distinguished scholar who discovers a lost Akita puppy on his way home from work. Despite initial objections from Wilson’s

wife, Cate, Hachi endears himself into the Wilson family and grows to be Parker’s loyal companion. As their bond grows deeper, a beautiful friendship unfolds embodying the true spirit of family and loyalty, while inspiring the hearts of an entire town.

Sunday Matinee DVD – The Train (1964)

Sunday, September 12 3:00 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Paris, August 1944. With the Allied Army closing in the German Commander C. Paul Scofield steals a vast collection of great paintings and loads them on a train bound for Berlin. LaBiche (Burt Lancaster) of the French resistance tries to stop the train at any cost. He unleashes a torrent of destruction, loosened rails, shattered tracks and headon collisions in an impassioned, suspensefilled movie about justice, retribution and revenge.

DVD: The Soul of India

Monday, September 13 2:00 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL India defies every attempt at definition. Take the diverse landscape for example; jungles, deserts, some of the world ‘s highest mountains, tropical beaches, fading colonial hill stations and crowded cities. The people are as diverse as the landscape. Documentary film maker Rick Ray tried to capture India’s myriad of cultures, even weathering earthquakes and riots in order to patch together a personal tapestry of this fascinating country.

King’s Crown Tea & Tour

Wednesday, September 15 10:00 a.m. King’s Crown/IS Relax with a cup of tea and join Rita Southern, director of assisted living and resident support services, for a tour of King’s Crown. Check out furnished apartments and see this newly renovated building. Seating is limited. To reserve your seat, call McKenzie Boren at 454-2077.

Organ Concert with Stephen Brittain

Friday, September 17 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Woodlands Commons Join us for another season of organ music featuring local artist Stephen Brittain for our first fall performance. Stephen is a very accomplished organist, a member of the American Theater Organ Society (ATOS) and past Dean of the Southwest Chapter of the American Guild of Organists.

Miromar Outlet Mall

Saturday, September 18 9:00 a.m. Island court pickup 9:10 a.m. Woodlands pickup 9:20 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup 3:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $7.00 (lunch on your own)

Shop to your heart’s content at over 130 stores at the fantastic Miromar Outlet Mall in Estero. Upon your arrival, a mall representative will greet you at the Reebok entrance and provide you with mall maps, information, and discount coupons. Then you will be free to browse your favorite destinations and grab a bite to eat when shopper’s hunger sets in. At 2:00 p.m. the Shell Point bus will pick you up at the Reebok entrance and bring you and your purchases home safe and sound. This is a large mall so be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes.

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MEET, & THINGS

to stay for dinner that night! The group will meet in the foyer of the Crystal Dining Room promptly at 2:45 p.m. Space is limited for this tour, so sign up early. Closed toe shoes are required.

Indian Night Buffet

Making Memories: Scrapbooking Clinic at A/C Moore

Monday, September 20 8:30 a.m. Island pickup 8:40 a.m. Woodlands pickup 8:50 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup 1:30 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $7.00 (lunch on your own) Preserving memories for ourselves and loved ones is paramount to most residents. Admittedly many people keep their treasured photographs and clippings in shoe boxes and can often be heard saying things like “someday I will organize my pictures.” Seize the day! A/C Moore of Fort Myers will provide instruction and the materials for each resident to create a scrapbook/album page of their own. Residents are encouraged to bring their own treasures to include in their page, but it is not required. Discount coupons for purchases will also be distributed to participants. After this hour-long clinic every resident will leave with a completed page! Then it is over to Chili’s for lunch where prices fall into the moderate range.

Tour the Crystal Dining Room Kitchen

Calling All Singles! Single Residents Only Dinner Outing to Bahama Breeze

Friday, September 24 4:30 p.m. Island pickup 4:40 p.m. Woodlands pickup 4:50 p.m. Eagles Preserve pickup 8:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $7.00 (dinner on your own)

This is not a match-making event! But often times our single residents mention it would be nice to have a dinner outing where participants are all single. Here’s the chance to enjoy a delightful dinner outing to the lively Caribbean restaurant Bahama Breeze. Everything is fresh and festive at Bahama Breeze. Entrée prices are above average but oh so worth it!

How old would you BE if you didn’t know how old you ARE? — Satchel Paige

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Movie Night: Jezebel (1938)

Monday, September 27 6:45 p.m. Social Center/IS In 1938, Bette Davis won the Best Actress Academy Award for her fiery Southern belle performance in Jezebel. In the film, Davis plays Julie, a New Orleans beauty whose constant attempts to goad fiancé Pres Dillard to jealousy backfire. Angry and disgraced, Pres breaks their engagement and leaves town. Julie endures a year of remorse until Pres comes home – married. Then her vengeance explodes.

Library Book Talk

Tuesday, September 28 2:15 p.m. Social Center/IS The September Library Book Talk will be a bibliography of the “small” books on the shelves of the Shell Point Library. Borrowers looking for a “quick” read will learn a lot as resident Harriet Reece, PhD, of Junonia, presents and describes a wide variety of short fiction and non-fiction selections. Refreshments will be served.

Paul Galbraith in Concert

Tuesday, September 21 2:45 p.m. Crystal Dining Room/IS Have you ever wondered how the Crystal Dining Room operates behind-the-scenes? Now you can see it all in a tour. Find out where food is stored, how it is ordered, and how it is artfully prepared each day, with petite samples to follow. Once you know the ins and outs of the kitchen, you will be sure

Thursday, September 23 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Crystal Dining Room/IS When it comes to varied landscape and rich culture, India stands alone. Come experience this unique country as we continue our passport adventure around the world. For $14.95 you will enjoy mint lamb, prawns with coconut curry, pakora, butter chicken, and much more. Be sure to bring your along your appetite and passport book.

Tuesday, September 28 7:00 p.m. Church Auditorium/IS $15 per ticket Paul Galbraith is an internationally renowned innovator of the classical guitar. He has been working since the 1980s toward expanding the technical limits of his instrument, besides augmenting the quantity and quality of his repertoire. By exchanging the traditional guitar for the eight-string Brahmas Guitar, which he helped develop, Galbraith found the ideal instrument with which to interpret the challenging classical transcriptions from his impressive personal repertoire.

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

Beach Day

Special event bus will be running

Walking up and down stairs

Walking required

Save the Date!

Thursday, September 30 8:30 a.m. Island pickup 8:40 a.m. Woodlands pickup 8:50 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup 3:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $15.00 (ice cream on your own) Shell Point residents just love Delnor Wiggins State Park beach with its shells, shade, sunshine, and convenient bath houses. So collect your favorite beach gear, including sunscreen, and join us for a relaxing outing to North Naples. Your picnic lunch and beverages will be provided and we will also stop at the Royal Scoop Ice Cream Shoppe on the trip back to Shell Point for a special treat.

Trinkets and Treasures Bazaar

Boating attire

Friday, October 22 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Cost to have a table: $5.00 (per person) It’s almost time to clean out your closets, drawers, and dressers for our annual Trinkets and Treasures Bazaar! If you are a Shell Point resident and are interested in selling items, please sign up at either service desk beginning Friday, October 1. Tables to sell are limited, so sign-up is required. A lottery will be held on Tuesday, October 12, at 9:15 a.m. to determine table locations. Please note, all residents selling items must man their own tables.

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 9:00 Christian Life Studies (WDL) 9:15 Christian Life Studies (IS) 10:15 Morning Worship 1:15 Mixed Golf League 6:15 Evening Worship

Monday 7:30 Round Robin Mixed Doubles Tennis 8:45 Lap Robes (Sep 20) 9:15 Billiards 9:15 Pottery 9:15 Shuffleboard 10:15 Virtual Bowling 10:30 Disciple Men’s Bible Study 10:45 Beginner’s Table Tennis 12:00 Mah-Jongg (Sabal Room/WDL) 1:15 Scrabble 1:15 Table Tennis 1:15 Tone Chimes 2:00 Bead Club 3:15 Virtual Golf 4:30 Bourne Jewelers 6:45 Duplicate Bridge 7:00 Pinochle (Sabal Rm/WDL)

Tuesday 7:45 Men’s Bible Study 8:00 Round Robin Men’s Doubles Tennis

8:00 Women’s Golf League 8:15 Stamp Project (Stamp Room/IS) 9:15 Open Painting Group 10:15 Through The Bible 12:50 Mixed Progressive Pairs’ Bridge 1:15 The Rollicking Recorderists 1:15 Knitters Group 3:15 Virtual Tennis 6:45 Hymn Sing (Sep 7)

Wednesday 7:30 Round Robin Mixed Doubles Tennis 9:00 Geraci Travel 9:00 Watercolor Group 9:45 Women’s Bible Study 10:15 Model Yacht Club (Commons Lake) 1:00 Chess 2:30 Jazz ‘N Stuff 3:00 Bible Study (King’s Crown/IS) 5:45 Village Church Choir Rehearsal 7:15 Prayer & Praise

Thursday 8:00 Men’s Golf League 8:00 Round Robin Men’s Doubles Tennis 9:00 Paddlers’ Club/IS 9:30 Current Events

1:15 Mah-Jongg (Library Lounge/IS) 4:00 Seamstress 7:00 Trailblazers Bible Study

Friday 7:30 Round Robin Mixed Doubles Tennis 8:00 Intrepid Bike Riders (Sep 10, 24) 8:15 Stamp Project (Stamp Room/IS) 8:30 Shell Point Market Place 10:00 Genealogy (Sep 10) 10:15 Inquiring Minds 12:50 Mixed Progressive Bridge 1:15 Quilters 1:15 Table Tennis 1:30 Vespers (Arbor/WDL) 2:00 Euchre 2:15 Art Club – (Sep 17) 2:45 Vespers (King’s Crown/IS) 6:45 Game Night

Saturday 8:00 Adopt-a-Road (Sep 18) 8:00 Round Robin Men’s Doubles Tennis 9:45 Duplicate Bridge – Supervised Play 10:00 Information Forum (Sep 11) 10:15 Model Yacht Club (Commons Lake) 1:00 Chess 6:45 Duplicate Bridge

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Left: In her spare time, Retta Greever creates screens like the ones pictured here. Her flower-themed designs added a flash of color to the show.

Art Show and Bistro a Hit at King’s Crown

BY INGA BREDAHL, KING’S CROWN ACTIVITIES

LEADER

Paris, France is known as one of the most romantic and elegant places to visit in the world. At King’s Crown, we recently celebrated our European passport event, “An Evening in Paris: Art Show and Bistro.” Many of our talented residents donated art to be displayed along our French avenue. Just like in France, a variety of artwork adorned the walkway, ranging from watercolors and oils to quilts and handwritten poems. The skills of our King’s Crown family awed other residents and guests. Next to our art fair, a street filled with flower carts conjured up visions of central Paris. Artwork hung on clothes lines, French music played in the background, and small Eiffel towers and candles adorned the tables. A French bakery held delicious treats of baked breads and cheeses. The residents felt as if they were in a tiny French bistro while they enjoyed the scrumptious food, beautiful atmosphere, and company of good friends. Everyone had a great time, and we thank our many residents who shared their beautiful and unique artwork. Until next time, Au Revoir!

Jean Schroth holds a book of her poetry; her father encouraged her to write from an early age. She also likes painting with watercolors.

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Above: Bryl Vaughn always thought it would be fun to carve wood, so his children gave him some carving tools. One of the pieces that Bryl is very proud of is his Welsh Love Spoon made out of Bass wood that he made for his daughter. Left: Florence Van Atta has always enjoyed crocheting, knitting, needlepoint, and painting. At 100 years old she still likes to knit.

Rachael Nottlemann’s love of sewing started Anne Ketteman has enjoyed sewing all her when she was a young girl in a sewing club life, especially needlepoint, which is relaxing called “The Dizzy Dumbbells.” At age 11, she to her. She gives work away as gifts. made numerous quilt blocks but never sewed them together. Recently, her daughter took the squares to her quilting club, and together they finished the quilt.

Jean Gustafson’s talent with the paint brush is beyond dispute. Here, she poses with several of her paintings.

Betty Baker has always loved to sew but did not start quilting until she moved to Florida. She started a quilting group that began with six members and now has 42. Quilting allows Betty to be creative and socialize with friends.

A True Honor Captain Harry Powell, US Army Air Corps Fighter Pilot Recognized Captain Harry Powell was recognized for his service to our country during a ceremony at the Pavilion on August 10. The event, organized by Hope Hospice, featured a military honor guard who presented Captain Powell with a certificate of appreciation. He also received

According to Harry, “This

a flag pin and a camouflage bear complete

was the best day ever!”

with dog tags. Captain Powell’s wife, Charlotte, along with a group of residents

and staff, looked on with pride as the honor guard saluted Captain Powell for his bravery. Captain Powell was a fighter pilot with the US Army Air Corps in World War II and flew 81 missions throughout his military career. Regarding the honored recognition, Captain Powell proclaimed, “This was the best day ever!”

SOUND THE HORN! Shell Point Resident Finds Much to Trumpet About Every week residents in the Pavilion enjoy listening to the notes of Dorothy Falkenberg’s trumpet drifting down the hall. The sweet sounds are met by smiles as she entertains her Shell Point friends and neighbors with hymns and other familiar tunes. “I take great joy in sharing my music,” Dorothy smiles. From special musical programs to informal requests, she puts her lifetime love of

Dorothy played the trumpet during Harry Powell’s Honor Guard ceremony.

married the love of her life, Jack. playing to good use. Her trumpet playing didn’t lessen Dorothy became interas she raised four sons. In fact, she ested in the trumpet at a taught each of her boys to play the young age as she listened to trumpet as well. “I remember how her older brother practice. I wanted to learn as a young girl,” “He played trumpet very Dorothy recounted. “I had to pass well. I looked up to him and it on.” wished I could play the In 1990, Jack and Dorothy trumpet so well.” moved to Shell Point. “My sisIn eighth grade ter lived in the area,” Dorothy Dorothy was determined shared, “So that’s how I heard to learn how to play the about it.” Her opportunities to trumpet. “My older share her talents within the brother let me borrow community kept her on her his trumpet and even toes. “I even played with Tim gave me a few lessons. Zimmerman & the King’s When I did well enough, Dorothy practices with the my parents bought me my King’s Brass before a concert. Brass one year,” Dorothy beamed. Now she sits and own.” Dorothy practiced and performed with plays for residents on the second floor of the her high school band and local orchestra. Pavilion. “I find great joy in sharing my When she attended Asbury College, she music, and I have lots of time now,” began playing for church services. It was Dorothy relates. “And I will always, always, during this time at Asbury that she met and always love to play.”

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King’s Crown Tea & Tour

Assisted Living at Shell Point

Did you miss your opportunity to attend the July or August Tea & Tour events? It is not too late to learn more about Assisted Living at Shell Point. Perhaps you are new to the Shell Point community and are curious about what we have to offer as you anticipate your future assisted living needs. Maybe you are feeling that you are getting a bit closer to needing assisted living. Well, this is the Tea and Tour for you! On Wednesday, September 15th, at 10 a.m. relax with a cup of tea and join Rita Southern, director of assisted living and resident support services, to learn what assisted living services are available and follow up with a tour of King’s Crown. Along the way you will enjoy visiting furnished apartments while becoming more familiar with this newly renovated building. Seating is limited. To reserve your seat, call McKenzie Boren at 454-2077.

Tea & Tour

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It is hard to believe that the Arbor is that has continued to keep the minds of already celebrating five years of Arbor residents stimulated and entertained. Now, five years later, the Arbor is service! The Arbor welcomed its first residents on August 11, 2005. As the first 80 bustling with activity! And it takes a dedicated staff to keep it all running apartments filled, which smoothly. The Arbor staff is committed were built in phase one to caring for, serving, and satisfying the of construction, the needs of more than 140 residents. The building began to come kitchen staff prepared 135,567 meals in alive. Outings began, the past year, serving breakfast in the musicians started to country kitchens and lunch and dinner entertain, exercise in the Arbor dining room. The care staff classes started to fill, Dot Whiteman made over 20,630 beds in and excitement was in that same time! the air. The first resiAnother interesting dents’ council was elected in statistic involves the age November of 2005, and led by our ranges at the Arbor. The first elected resident council presyoungest resident is 51 ident, Mary Jane Gay. years old and the oldest It wasn’t long before residents resident is soon to be 102! started acquainting themselves Carolyn Blake Throughout the past with the services available at the Arbor. The country store opened, manned five years, everyone has grown together at by our first Arbor volunteers, followed the Arbor. It’s an honor to be able to proshortly after by the Salon and the Medical vide support and care for Arbor residents in Center. The Shell Point Library volunteers their home, promoting the highest quality quickly stocked the shelves in the Arbor of life possible. Here’s to the next five years library with a wealth of small and large print of improving and developing additional books accompanied by a collection of DVDs services for Arbor residents!

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Walt and Rosemary Remster enjoy dinner.

Above: Ladies chatting at the Arbor five year anniversary dinner. Left: Dr. Jim Arter

DR. CLAUDE DEGRAFF JOINS THE TEAM AT SHELL POINT Shell Point welcomes Dr. Claude management and it was then I first worked DeGraff, Board Certified Diplomate of with patients at Shell Point with very posiAmerican Family Practice, as the newest tive outcomes. I enjoyed working here right addition to its physician staff. A native of from the start. I liked the atmosphere. One of the things I Haiti, Dr. DeGraff is fluent in noticed right away is Spanish, French, Creole, and that the residents are English. He has practiced in a happy to be living wide range of settings includhere.” ing family medicine, urgent Several years care, pain management, and later the opportunity hospice. A graduate of New came for Dr. DeGraff York Medical College, Dr. to become a full-time DeGraff completed his resiphysician at Shell dency in family practice at Point. As he recalled, Brookhaven Memorial “I believe that when Medical Center. After workDr. Claude DeGraff you feel something is ing for a decade at South Brookhaven Health Center, Dr. DeGraff right for you it is right, and you know it. relocated to Fort Myers, where he became From my first day the residents came to welacquainted with the Medical Center at come me as if they already knew me. In fact many of them did, either from my volunteer Shell Point. “I had moved here from New York in work several years earlier or because they 1997 to work in family health centers,” said had seen me on Shell Point Television!” Dr. Roger Hirchak, vice president of Dr. Degraff. “I was also volunteering with Hope Hospice where my team covered pain medical services, is pleased with Dr.

DeGraff joining the Shell Point staff. “We’ve known Dr. DeGraff for five years, from the time he was working here with the Hope Hospice volunteers. I had always hoped we would one day have the opportunity to bring him on full time. He has been very well received by the residents.” Shell Point residents are invested in their futures, and it is obvious they are focused on their health. Dr. DeGraff related, “My experiences so far have been amazing, really. The residents here are educated, thoughtful, gracious, interesting, and proactive about their health. Overall, they are in very good shape.” He continued, “I enjoy getting up early, working out and coming into work every day because I am making a difference in people’s lives. I feel involved in the wellbeing of my patients. They depend and rely on me and I rise to the occasion. It is very fulfilling.” To make an appointment with Dr. Degraff, call the Medical Center at 4542146.

Exfoliate & Moisturize Take Time to Relax and Freshen up While Rehydrating Dry Summer Skin

Enjoying the warm summer weather on the golf course or at the beach can take a toll on your skin. Did you know that you can reduce the damaging effects of the sun by regular facials or body treatments to exfoliate the dry top layers of skin and rehydrating? It’s true. The Salon’s skin care and massage room is equipped with high-end products and equipment, including a woods lamp. With the lamp you can compare your skin before and after your facial – you will be

amazed at the difference and improvement! We have a wide range of skin care services to customize the right treatment plan for you. We are proud to offer two of Repechage's signature facials, The Four Layer Facial and the Vita Cura Facial. You will see a difference in your skin after just one facial with either of these extraordinary products. Both of these facials use the healing benefits of the sea through a patented process of "chriobriage" to lock in the nutrients of seaweed. We also offer a European Facial which is one hour of pampering bliss including a massage of the face, hands and feet. Your skin will feel refreshed and dewy after this treatment, not to mention the benefits of pure relaxation. Body exfoliants and polish will leave your entire body silky smooth. We use natural sea salts to exfoliate the dead skin and a seaweed body mask to rehydrate. Finally, Repechage

deep penetrating moisturizer is massaged into the skin for a silky smooth finish adding moisture to your skin. Just call the Salon at 4898400 for more information or to schedule an appointment. You won’t be disappointed!

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Musical Benefits Two Concerts to Benefit the Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary’s Goal to “Complete this Project Now” Internationally acclaimed as a brilliant innovator of the classical guitar, Paul Galbraith has been working since the 1980s to expand the technical limits of his instrument while augmenting the quantity and quality of its repertoire. These efforts have already Paul Galbraith resulted in a series of critically acclaimed recordings of works by Bach, Haydn, and Brahms, along with his own arrangements of folk tunes from various countries, all of which demonstrate the originality of his musical personality. By exchanging the traditional guitar for the eight-string Brahmas Guitar, which he helped develop, Galbraith found the ideal instrument to interpret the challenging classical transcriptions from his highly personal collection. Don’t miss an enchanted evening with Paul Galbraith and his eight-string, classical guitar. Tickets are $15. Paul Galbraith Tuesday, September 28, 7:00 p.m.

Shell Point is pleased to host Opera Naples at the Church Auditorium on October 19. Opera Naples will perform famous Opera Scenes from three popular operas: Magic Flute, La Traviata, and Carmen. The mission of Opera Naples is to enrich the Southwest Florida community by producing opera performances and Steffanie Pearce educational programs which engage internationallyrenowned performers and directors while nurturing regionally based talent. Steffanie Pearce is the Founding Director of Opera Naples and has an impressive stage experience. Her formal studies started at the Cleveland Institute of Music and finished at the University of South California Opera Workshop. She has won the Pavarotti competition, American Traditions competition, and Montreal International, among others. Her repertoire is extensive and she has appeared as a soloist at many famous theaters, including Carnegie Hall, Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center, The Kennedy Center, and many more. Prior to the performance, the Palm Grill will offer Italian-inspired dinner options. Enjoy one of Chef Joel’s special entrees before heading off to the show. Opera Naples will take the stage at the Church Auditorium at 7 p.m. on October 19. Tickets for the event are $15 each and go on sale at either service desk on September 1. Opera Naples Tuesday, October 19, 7:00 p.m.

Southwest Florida Symphony & Community Concert Series It’s time to sign up for transportation service to the Southwest Florida Symphony and Community Concert Series at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers. Please note this is sign-up for transportation only. You must purchase concert tickets on your own by calling either 418-1500 for the Symphony Pops Series and Classical Series, or 939-3236 for the Community Concert Series.

To sign up for transportation, call Resort Services at 454-2282 or 454-2054. Bus passes will be issued in the fall. Please consider the following prior to signing up for transportation: • Walking is involved from the bus to the building. • There are stairs and an elevator for seats located on the upper levels.

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Classical Series

• The Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall does not provide wheelchairs.

Community Concert Series

Transportation Cost: $30

Saturday, December 18, 2010 Saturday, January 8, 2011 Saturday, February 19, 2011 Saturday, March 5, 2011 Saturday, April 9, 2011

Saturday, October 30, 2010 Saturday, January 29, 2011 Saturday, February 26, 2011 Saturday, March 26, 2011 Saturday, April 16, 2011

Tuesday, January 11, 2011 Thursday, January 27, 2011 Monday, February 28, 2011 Sunday, March 13, 2011 Monday, March 28, 2011

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Join the Growing Number of Residents Who Support B Y D AW N B O R E N , DIRECTOR OF RESIDENT LIFE

FRIENDS OF THE ARTS It’s hard to believe it is already time to roll out the 2010–2011 Shell Point Concert Series. The Fine and Performing Arts Series features a diverse array of artists, offering a wide range of instruments and musical styles. This year’s lineup includes the International Chamber Soloists, the King’s Singers, Dallas Brass, The Four Freshmen, and Angela Brown. Shell Point will also host the Concerts and Conversation Series, Southwest Florida Symphony Series, and the educational Speaker Series. The initial Fine and Performing Arts Series, now in its ninth season, was cultivated to present quality artists with a variety of musical styles to our Shell Point Residents and the community at large. The Shell Point Concert & Speaker Series has achieved a reputation for excellence throughout its development and expansion. With this growth, Shell Point has endeavored to maintain a fair market ticket price for these exceptional programs. Additional ticket options remain competitive while meeting individual customers’ needs. In nine consecutive seasons, the ticket price has been adjusted only once. The competing local performance venues cannot match our value. The cost to bring concerts and speakers to the community rises with each passing year. There are many hidden costs associated with hosting a Fine and Performing Arts Concert Series, beyond a simple artist’s fee. Travel and lodging expenses, equipment

rentals, marketing, printing, box office oper- here at Shell Point. The concert line-up is ations, set-up and visual support, transporta- impressive, and the Speaker Series has been tion, security, and housekeeping all add up to timely, interesting, and informative.” an additional 700 hours in labor. Many residents move to Shell Point from Over the past nine seasons, Shell Point around the country, and music plays a signifresidents have generously subsidized these icant role in their lives. Harold and Martha fees through the “Friends of the Arts” pro- Gibson of Lakewood discovered the Shell gram. Donor numbers continue to grow, as Point Concert Series after moving to the many give season to season to help support community. the arts at Shell Point. Resident Sally Soule They shared, “Before we moved to of Junonia is one of those residents who gives Florida from Ohio, we attended many conyear after year. certs at the Oberlin Sally expresses, “I Conservatory, where rejoice that in recent we first discovered our years I have been able to love of music. It is donate to Shell Point’s wonderful to have wonderful concert these concerts at Shell series. The first-rate Point – they remind us Sallie Soule (Junonia) and Harold and programs are right of the conservatory, Martha GIbson (Lakewood) are “Friends.” here on site. Happily, and make us feel right we Shell Pointers don’t have to travel or at home. We also enjoy attending the leave the campus to enjoy world-class per- Speaker Series which has a university formances. I look forward once again to con- ambiance, but is so convenient, located right tributing to an incredible 2010-2011 season here at Shell Point.” as a Friend of the Arts.” Please consider becoming a 2010-2011 Many residents attend the Speaker “Friends of the Arts” or a “Friends of the Series events in addition to the Concert Speaker” donor. You will receive a special Series performances. Shell Point residents thank-you and name recognition in the proare truly drawn to educational opportunities gram booklet, guest ticket passes, and inviwhich stimulate their minds. John and tations to special reception dinners with our Nancy Sampson of Parkwood are no excep- guest artists and speakers. tion. Thank you in advance for supporting They say, “We appreciate the opportu- the Arts at Shell Point. nity and convenience of attending so many inspirational and professional programs right

Let the Music Play On…

❏ Yes! I Will Become a “Friend” of the Arts KEEP THE GREAT PROGRAMS COMING! Name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ I/We wish to contribute a gift (tax deductible), as a Friend of the Arts, in the amount of $___________________________________ Maestros—$2,500 or more • Composers—$1,000-2,499 • Conductors—$500-999 • Soloists—$300-499 • Chorus—$100-299 I wish to make my contribution in honor, or in memory of _____________________________ _____________________________________________________________ (optional)

MAIL TO — Send this completed form, along with your contribution, to: Dawn Boren at Friends of the Arts 15000 Shell Point Blvd., Ste., 110 • Fort Myers, FL 33908 | Please make checks payable to SHELL POINT. Thank you for your generosity.

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Hungry? The Crystal Dining Room Re-Opens with Two New Specialty Nights on the Way B

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After a short break in August, the Crystal Room is open again and ready to serve you. There is a wide array of outstanding options when it comes to dining at the Crystal Room. Sunday Brunch has been a longtime favorite of Shell Point residents and their guests. The Crystal is also famous for their specialty nights like Build Your Own Stir Fry on Tuesdays, Build Your Own Pasta on Wednesdays, and the Friday night Seafood Buffet. And coming up later in the month of September, dining at the Crystal will get even better with the addition of two new specialty nights! Good ol’ Home-Style Cooking – Monday Nights

Do you like good ol’ home-style cooking? Then join us on Monday nights when the Crystal will be serving some of your favorite comfort foods. Enjoy such items as meatloaf, chicken and dumplings, fried chicken, and pot roast. The delicious spread will also include garden vegetables like green beans and corn. And don’t forget about macaroni and cheese, baked beans, mashed pota-

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toes, and more. The chef will prepare two special entrees along with a choice of vegetables and other side dishes. So come on out for some good ol’ home-style delights on Monday nights.

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beef hamburger patties, bakery fresh hamburger buns, and an array of fresh and tasty fixins’. Plus, there will be another main course item like chicken tenders, bratwurst, hot wings, or hot dogs. Accompaniments will include French fries, sweet potato fries, and other diner staples. Dinner at the Diner will also include a trip through the Build your own Ice Cream Sundae Bar. Swing into the Diner this Thursday and try it for yourself! Of course, diners who prefer to order from the á la carte menu are welcome to do so during lunch Monday through Friday or dinner Monday through Thursday. The popular Crystal Platter is also available during those times. For more information call 4542199. The daily menu is available at www.shellpoint.net. Crystal Dining Room Hours

Dinner at the Diner – Thursday nights

On Thursday nights the Crystal Room will be hitting the road to take you to your favorite diners with their new Dinner at the Diner. Each week the restaurant will feature a Build your own Burger station with grilled all-

Mon – Fri Lunch 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Mon – Fri Dinner 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Saturday: Closed Sunday Brunch*: 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. *New brunch hours will begin on Sunday, September 5

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Recently, I passed my 11 year milestone with Shell Point. I can remember my first day at the Shell Point Health Club as if it were yesterday. Back then the classes were divided by gender and the Health Club looked very different. The steam room is now the massage room, and the cardio exercise area has doubled in size. I recall feeling like the list of new faces and names would never end! Little did I know I would make lasting friendships that would span over a decade! One such friendship is with resident Barbara Owens (Palm Acres). She attended my very first ladies’ exercise class 11 years ago. “I’m the only one of the original group who still attends the class,” Barbara shares. “Melanie and I go back a long time.”

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Barbara’s excellent health weights. Each part of the exercise can be attributed to her wellroutine ties together. I’d like to thank Barbara for all rounded exercise routine. She incorporates the four major her years of committed attendance. Her hard work has paid off, and it exercise components for optimal health: cardiovascular, shows in her walk, physique, and weight training, stretching, and attitude. Barbara agrees with this balance. assessment. “Every week, I set Barbara Owens (Palm Acres) Weight training is the my schedule to make sure I get has a fitness routine that single most important of to class - five days a week, if posincludes weight training. the four exercise elements. sible. If I miss a session, my day During the aging process, it is normal to expe- gets off to a poor start. I wholeheartedly and rience decreased bone density. Lifting weights unconditionally encourage one and all to improves bone strength, skeletal muscles, and come join Melanie and me.” connecting tissues (ligaments and tenIf you would like to join one of the group dons). A strong base provides better balance. exercise classes, have an orientation at one of Stretching contributes a better range of the three fitness facilities, or sign-up for permotion, and cardio builds up endurance to lift sonal training, please call 454-1111 ext. 2537.

Out of the Mouths of Babes Grandparents Day is on Sunday, September 12. In celebration of this honorable day, enjoy these amusing remarks from some relentlessly honest and surprisingly observant young ones. Grandma was in the bathroom, putting on her makeup under the watchful eyes of her young granddaughter, as she’d done many times before. After she applied her lipstick and started to leave, the little one said, “But Gramma, you forgot to kiss the toilet paper goodbye!” A young grandson called his grandmother to wish her a happy birthday. When he asked how old she was, she said, “Sixty-two.” He thought for a moment and responded, “Did you start at one?” After putting her grandchildren to bed, a grandmother changed into old slacks and a droopy blouse and proceeded to wash her hair. As she heard the children getting more and more rambunctious, her patience grew thin. Finally, she threw a towel around her head and stormed into their room, putting them back to bed with stern warnings. As she left the room, she heard the three-year-old say with a trembling voice, “Who was THAT?” A grandmother was telling her little granddaughter what her own childhood was like. She explained, “We used to skate outside on a pond. I had a swing made from a tire that hung from a tree in our front yard. We rode our pony. We picked wild raspberries in the woods.” The little girl was wide-eyed, taking it all in. At last she said, “I sure wish I’d gotten to know you sooner!”

A grandson was visiting his grandmother one day when he asked, “Grandma, do you know how you and God are alike?” She mentally polished her halo and I asked, “No, how are we alike?’’ He quickly responded, “You’re both old.” A young boy was spending the afternoon with his grandfather when he suddenly looked over and asked, “Grandpa, how old are you?” When the grandfather responded that he wasn’t sure, the grandson commented, “Look in your underpants! Mine say I’m 4-6!” A little girl was diligently pounding away on her grandfather’s word processor. She told him she was writing a story. When he asked what the story was about, she simply stated, “I don’t know, I can’t read.” A grandmother was testing her granddaughter’s knowledge of colors by pointing to something and asking what color it was. She was consistently correct. As the grandmother continued to challenge her granddaughter, the granddaughter stopped and said, “Grandma, I think you should try to figure out some of these for yourself!” When a 6-year-old was asked where his grandma lived, he said, “Oh, she lives at the airport. When we want her, we just go get her. Then, when we’re done having her visit, we take her back to the airport.”

L-R: Marisol GonzalezPallais (CNA) picks up three sets of school supplies for her 3 daughters. Linda Nickerson (Eagles Preserve) gives Shirley Lias (Arbor) school supplies for her family. Joan Perry (Harbor Court) hands Gina Hartt (Pavillion) a bag of supplies for her child.

Back to School Stock Up For the past six years, the Intergenerational Committee has helped send kids back to school with many of the necessary supplies to get their school years started off right. This year, through the generosity of Wallenbrock Office Supply, $9,000 worth of school supplies were purchased with the

$4,500 donated by Shell Point residents. On Friday, August 6, employees with children and grandchildren entering kindergarten through fifth grades were able to pick up bags filled with free school supplies. The back to school bags were stocked with notebook paper, pocket folders, composition notebooks, crayons, markers, dry erase markers, index cards, pencils, tubes of glue, glue sticks, erasers, scissors, highlighters, and rulers. Each and every bag was distributed and reached a child

eagerly awaiting the first day of school. School Supply Fund Drive chairperson Janet Bendall (Coquina) said, “We were able to fill and distribute 400 bags this year. And it’s all thanks to the very generous residents of Shell Point. We would like to try for 450 or 500 bags next year! The fact that these children have the supplies to take to school on their first day is wonderful. It’s a relief for many of the parents, too. I think it’s a great project and it’s one I’m very happy to work with.”

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Perhaps a Sermon, Perhaps a Song This fall, during the months of September and October, two new sermon series will take shape at The Village Church. During the Morning Worship services at 10:15 a.m., Pastor Ken Nesselroade and Pastor Scott Bartholomew will begin a study, based in the Sermon on the Mount found in the book of Matthew. The study will concentrate specifically on the Beatitudes. The word beatitude is derived from the Latin beatus, which means blessed or happy. This designation is appropriate because each of the teachings begins with the word blessed. In the Beatitudes, Jesus taught transformation of the inner person and stressed the importance of humility, charity, and broth-

erly love. Love becomes the motivating force Randy in this presentation. These services in the life of the follower of Christ. The will survey hymns, gospel songs, and Scripture Beatitudes also introduce one of the main choruses as we consider the biblical truths themes woven throughout Matthew’s Gospel they express. As we examine the message content of each chosen piece, - that the Kingdom so long awaited in the Old From the Sermon on we will also consider the stothe Mount to the ries and testimonies behind Testament is not of this world but of the next - the Song of the Church the songs we love to sing. In addition to texts, attention Kingdom of Heaven. On Sunday evenings, Pastor Randy Woods, will be given to the various musical styles that minister of worship and music, will lead a constitute our Christian heritage in song. The series of services celebrating our hymnody. study will help us sing the songs of our faith Because hymns have been considered the with a deeper level of understanding. Join us this fall for both of these thoughtvoice of a congregation expressing faith and praise to God, each Sunday evening several provoking and spirit-enriching studies. members of the congregation will assist Pastor Everyone is welcome!

A Christmas Cantata with Spanish Flair Have you ever experienced a Christmas enjoying it from the audience. at Shell Point? One of the most beloved If you have an interest in vocal or instrumentraditions is experiencing the tal music, you are welcome to join the Christmas cantata that is comgroup. All participants from outside posed by Ruth Rodgers and the community will be sent a copy of directed by Ted Rodgers (Palm the music in advance of their arrival Ruth Rodgers has composed 15 Acres). This year’s cantata, at Shell Point. Rehearsals will be Christmas cantatas. Instrumentalists “Christmas Again,” is the 15th to held every Thursday starting October are also encouraged to participate. be composed by Ruth and it 14. To learn more, contact Ruth or includes a Spanish flavor. Ted at 466-5353. Many residents have family The “Christmas Again” cantata Ted Rodgers directs that come and join in the celebrawill be held at 4:15 p.m. on Christmas the performance. tion by both participating in the Day in the Resident Activity Center. presentation of the cantata, as well as simply Refreshments will follow.

Skillful Playing Impressed the Audience at

The Young Artists Steinway Piano Recital

The students ranged from seven to 16 years of age.

Richard Qian, age 7 played A Street Organ by Dmitri Shostakovich

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As the curtains closed around the well as their favorite pastimes. But those gloriously lit Steinway details were just a precursor to the enchantment that followed piano, the audience knew once their fingers graced the they were in for a treat. For the first time ever, spectators ivory keys. With poise and aptiwere invited onto the stage tude, the students kept the to experience a recital feaaudience captivated throughturing 15 extremely talented out the hour-long show. winners of the FGCU/ Jean Marshall (Cameo) Randy Woods introduced Steinway 2010 Competition. each of the young artists stated, “It was so impressive The students ranged from before they entertained and inspiring to see the talent of those young people, and seven to 16 years of age. the crowd with their piano performances. how they were obviously With the intimate setting of approximately 100 audience mem- enjoying themselves. I was thrilled to go bers gathered around the piano, the and hope we can have this every year.” The performers and audience agree students felt comfortable sharing details about how they learned to play piano, as this recital was one of a kind!

WOMEN’S MINISTRIES

An Enduring Passion for the Vietnamese

Rick and Beth Drummond will speak at the Women’s Ministries meeting on September 22.

Ongoing Efforts Highlight Needs of Children in Southeast Asia Rick and Beth Drummond officially retired in 2007 after completing 40 years of work as missionaries in Cambodia with the C&MA. Yet, they found that their passion for working with Vietnamese refugees living in poverty and without hope was as strong as ever. Beth’s love for the Vietnamese began in her childhood as she grew up in Vietnam where her parents worked as missionaries during the turbulent Vietnam War years. In Beth’s own career as a missionary, she was led to Cambodia ten years prior to retirement. Rick and Beth began working with Vietnamese refugees in Phnom Penh. Feeling that their work was not done, the Drummonds made a two-year commitment to return to Cambodia with International Teams USA to begin the task of identifying where Vietnamese refugees live, determining what means could be used to empower them to excel as contributing members of society, and bringing the enduring hope of Christ into their lives. A vision to train and mentor Asian workers to continue work among the Vietnamese was an important part of the Drummonds’ strategy. In August of 2009 Beth was at Shell

Point to share about the exciting New Hope floating boat ministry developed on the Tonle Sap Lake. Though their commitment to International Teams USA has been completed, Rick and Beth’s passion for the Vietnamese endures and they recently returned from a five-week trip to Vietnam and Cambodia. They visited 11 locations in Cambodia where there are large populations of Vietnamese and three floating villages. Other than one very small Baptist group in one of the floating villages, the Drummonds found no mission or church reaching out to these areas. What they did find was terrible, oppressive poverty, horrible sex trafficking, and masses of people living without hope and knowledge of Jesus Christ. Plagued with the question, “What should we do next?,” the Drummonds began compiling a comprehensive report of their “Caleb Survey Journey,” and are preparing

several DVD presentations in English and Vietnamese to highlight the remaining need among Vietnamese in Cambodia. They are also organizing a proposal for an inter-mission/inter-church partnership to reach out to several new locations. Armed with their years of experience in Southeast Asia, continuing good health and their enduring passion for the Vietnamese people, Rick and Beth desire to travel and consult with the goal of initiating new works in new places. Beth will again discuss her experiences at Shell Point as she presents at the September Global Outreach meeting on Wednesday, September 22, at 10:15 a.m. in the Hospitality Room at the Village Church. All are invited to come for refreshments and to hear Beth share her enduring passion.

WOMEN’S MINISTRIES

Fall Bible Study Coming Soon

The Vision of His Glory Fall is just around the corner and with it comes an opportunity to study God’s Word with other women through The Village Church Women’s Ministries Fall Bible Study. This season the study will be centered on an encouraging study by Anne Graham Lotz (daughter of Rev. Billy Graham), entitled “The Vision of His Glory – Finding Hope Through the Revelation of Jesus Christ.” The Fall Bible study begins Tuesday,

October 5, at 9:45 a.m. at The Village Church. During each session ladies will meet to view a video presentation by Anne Graham Lotz and then break into smaller groups for discussion. The books for the study are available in The Village Church office and participants will want to get their books and prepare the first lesson in the workbook prior to the first meeting on October 5.

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The Village Church is Pleased to Announce T H E 2010-2011

Season of Praise Tim Zimmerman and The King’s Brass The Wheaton College Symphonic Band Indiana Wesleyan University Choir

The Village Church Choir and local musicians including the SWFL Symphony Ballet Magnificat

The National Christian Choir

Jake & Hannah Muzzy “51 Strings”

Ron & Gary Matthews

Purdue Varsity Glee Club

The Village Church has a long history of presenting great inspirational music in conjunction with its worship services and concert series. A comprehensive list of artists who have contributed to the community’s musical life would read much like a “who’s who” of great Christian artists. Under the direction of Minister of Worship and Music, Randy Woods, the Season of Praise Concert Series brings the finest music and entertainment into the heart of the church and community where it may be enjoyed by all. The Season of Praise will kick off on Sunday, November 14, with Ballet Magnificat!, America’s premier Christian ballet company. Inspired by a true story set in the war zone of Dutch Haarlem in 1944, Hiding Place taps into the struggle of two sisters searching for security in a small hiding place built in the wall of their home, only to be discovered and transported to a concentration camp to face struggles far exceeding their wildest imagination. This heroic story unveils drama, passion, and pain, as well as hope and joy. On Sunday, December 12, The Village Church Choir will join with local musicians including members of the Southwest Florida Symphony to present A Christmas Celebration arranged and orchestrated by Bob Krogstad. This work features traditional carols and a few contemporary classics woven together in a tapestry of praise

to celebrate the birthday of a King. Back by popular demand, Tim Zimmerman and The King’s Brass will perform on Sunday, January 9. Well-known for their presentations of 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 enjoyed by all generations. The National Christian Choir, straight from our nation’s capital, will perform two concerts on Saturday, February 19, and Sunday, February 20. Get swept up by the powerful voices, participatory singing, tender moments of worship, outstanding soloists, and the ethereal inspiration of being surrounded by the 150 singers. On Sunday, March 6, make way for the zeal and energy of youth of The Indiana Wesleyan University Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Todd Guy. This 85-voice ensemble represents a wide spectrum of fields of study and seeks to present the finest level of performance and ministry in choral music through a diverse repertoire. The auditorium will resonate with praise on Wednesday, March 9, as the Wheaton College Symphonic Band performs under the direction of Dr. Timothy Yontz. Enjoy the best of traditional and contemporary music as this impressive 40+ member student ensemble performs.

Under the direction of Dr. Bill Griffel, The Purdue Varsity Glee Club will present two performances, on Tuesday, March 15, of their tailor-made concert featuring their oneof-a-kind arrangements. With integrity, passion, unparalleled showmanship, and attention to every detail, the men of the Purdue Varsity Glee Club will capture your heart and spirit. Ron and Gary Matthews are one of the most gifted and dynamic duet teams in North America. They are vocalists, pianists, organists, and trumpeters. With this combination of superlative talent, the brothers will present a rare and uplifting musical experience on Sunday, April 3, that will include a rich spirit of worship. The concert series will conclude on Sunday, April 24, with a festive Easter Celebration with 51 Strings. This duo combines the musical artistry of Jake Muzzy (Cello) and Hannah Muzzy (Harp). 51 Strings will feature music from the classical repertoire and original pieces from Hannah's recording, “Sparkling Waters.” The Village Church is pleased to present these special inspirational concerts as part of the 2010-2011 Season of Praise. All concerts require the purchase of a nonrefundable $10.00 ticket. Tickets will be available at the church office beginning Monday, October 4. Call 454-2147 for more information.

Speak to one another with psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your heart to the Lord. EPHESIANS 5:19