Shell Point Life October 2018

October 2018 Vol. 13 Issue 10

From Flax to Linen Memories of Family Business

A Walk Through the Decades

Celebrating 50 Years at Shell Point

2018-2019 Fine and Performing Arts Series

Therefore, encourage one another and build each other up, just as in fact you are doing.

–1 Thessalonians 5:11

A Season to Remember The pages of this October issue are peppered with many community events and programs of note, from splashy, off-campus trips and the season’s first concert to a celebration that honors Shell Point’s five decades of storied history.

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Oh, the Humanities Concertgoers and fine arts enthusiasts will want to make special note of the 2018-2019 Shell Point Fine and Performing Arts Series, which has just announced its lineup of performances and shows on page 16.

Ready to tune up your bridge-playing strategy or get a crash course about midterm elections? The Academy of Lifelong Learning’s roster of educational programs on page XX cover international affairs, technology, fine arts and more.

Pick Up the Pace If wellness is on your mind and you’re looking for healthy opportunities to stretch your legs and put some miles on your walking shoes, turn to page 14. Find information about the Walking Club, a new Shell Point Walking Trail guide, and two community walks offered through Shell Point Cares. There’s plenty to give you a run for your money!

Finally, if you have story ideas or suggestions, don’t hesitate to contact the editor at (239) 454-2055 or sarahnadal@ shellpoint.org. After all, everyone has a story!

On the Cover

Resident Buzz Crawford (Harbor Court) holds flax seed from his family’s textile business.

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Shell Point Life is published monthly for the residents of Shell Point Retirement Community.

Director of Marketing & Communications Lynn Schneider Editor Sarah Nadal Creative Director Rich Cerrina Senior Designer Wendy Iverson Contributors Pat Bubb, Beth Crenshaw, Claude Emler, Ann Erickson, Scott Graison, Janine Hammond, Andy Hawkins, Cameron Honeycutt, Gabriella Kelly, Teri Kollath, Ginny Miller-Plaza, McKenzie Millis, Dotty Morrison, Steve Morton, Don Pullen, Emily Rose, Laura Slack, Kris Svetliak, Michelle Tompkins, Dottie Tronnes, Randy Woods, Peggy Zimmerman Do you have story ideas or photos to share?

Contact Editor Sarah Nadal by calling (239) 454-2055 or emailing sarahnadal@shellpoint.org Shell Point Life Available Online You can find the current issue as well as back issues of Shell Point Life magazine at www.shellpoint.org/shellpointlife.

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5TH ANNUAL

Kaleidoscope

Young Artists A CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS SHOWCASING

Tuesday, October 9, at 7:15 p.m.

The Village Church

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BY R A N DY WO O D S , V I L L AG E C H U R C H M I N I S T E R O F M U S I C A N D WO R S H I P

Shell Point residents are invited to celebrate God’s goodness and the joy of community by attending Kaleidoscope 2018. This is the fifth year for this collaborative event, which is hosted by Resort Services and The Village Church.

You’ll be greeted upon arrival by Shell Point staff and their children for this annual program that will again include a mixture of music and artistry presented by friends, neighbors, staff and special guest young artists.

Dance Company. The audience is sure to enjoy these young dancers as they present Don Quixote, Giselle, Paquita and Esmeralda. These young dancers are taught by Fitness Supervisor Anna Valle, who is passionate about contributing to the fitness, well-being and creativity of young people in the community.

A Voice for the Ages

Kids, Fun and Sun This year, the Painters Guild has organized a stunning exhibition entitled: “Kids, Fun and Sun at Shell Point.” See this beautiful display of residents’ unique artwork. In addition, Phil Hilton (Lakewood) will share a few memories from his childhood, as he recites poems from his book, Come Walk with Me…Poetry for Children. And, you’ll enjoy learning about what Bill and Mary Barbour (King’s Crown) have recorded in their book, What Kids Say About Life, Love, and God.

Presidential Cameo Just to keep you guessing, Shell Point President Martin Schappell, along with his lovely wife, Janet, will make a cameo appearance in a yet-to-be seen, one-of-a-kind vignette.

Celebrate young artists like byDesign, the award-winning chorus from Evangelical Christian School in Fort Myers.

Winners of the Steinway Piano Competition The featured special guest young artists will include three talented musicians, who are the first place winners of the Steinway Piano Competition, performing their prized selections in their division. The students will perform works by Schubert, Tcherepnin, Chopin and Beethoven.

Toe-Tapping Dance Other young artists who will perform include ballerinas from the Naples Youth

The zeal and energy of youth is sure to be expressed in the music of byDesign, the award-winning chorus from Evangelical Christian School in Fort Myers. Directed by Tom Goodlet, this ensemble annually performs in the Florida Association of Christian Colleges and Schools competition, as well as in the Florida Vocal Association All-State Choir Festivals.

No doubt there will be a little levity and nostalgia in the room as a medley of favorite nursery rhymes and Sunday School songs resonate throughout the auditorium, sung by soprano Jean Hawkins accompanied by pianist Ronald Boud (The Estuary).

Kaleidoscope 2018 will set the stage for a new season of fine and performing concerts and special programs. Don’t miss this free, resident-only event! Tickets and reservations are not required.

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Cut from the

Same Cloth Before the advent of the dishwasher, many would reach for a towel to dry their dishes, place the towel back on the rack and walk away. Everyone does it, but many likely don’t even think twice about what goes into making that towel.

But for Shell Point resident Hugh “Buzz” Crawford (Harbor Court), that towel brings back fond recollections of leading his family’s highly successful, multi-generational linen textile business.

Buzz Crawford (Harbor Court) holds a bundle of raw, harvested flax that is used to create linen. Buzz’s family textile business became famous for their signature linen products, including this illustrated, printed calendar.

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The first and only integrated linen textile mill in the U.S., the Stevens Linen factory opened in 1846.

The mill still stands to this day and is included on National Register of Historic Places.

It all started

seventy-seven years before Buzz came into this world. A man named Henry Hale Stevens opened America’s first and only integrated linen textile mill in 1846, located in Dudley, Massachusetts.

He hired many local farmers to work at Stevens Linen, producing the company’s only product: linen dish towels made from flax.

One such mill laborer was Buzz’s grandfather, John M. Crawford, who had immigrated to the area from Belfast, Ireland at the age of 12. “My grandfather’s very first assignment on the job was to ride a donkey to the post office for mail,” chuckled Buzz.

John quickly made a name for himself by working hard. This self-motivated man educated himself to obtain the position of mill manager.

It soon became a family business as Buzz’s father followed in John’s footsteps. Then in 1939, the owners of Stevens Linen decided to liquidate the business. “When my father heard the news, he recognized the tremendous potential and asked if he could buy it. He acquired the linen arm of the business, and we’ve been textile men ever since,” said Buzz.

Stevens Linen quickly became famous for its signature linen dish towels before branching out to other unique linen products. New England craftsmen made Stevens towels from pure flax fibers – the strongest of all vegetable fibers.

Weaving a New Beginning

How did the company grow from its humble beginnings? How long did it take to achieve success?

Buzz, an engineering graduate from Tufts College, noted that it was a tough road from the start. “Imported fabrics, in spite of tariffs, began to hit us hard, almost immediately. Production went down from 15 million yards of fabric to just five million yards,” recalled Buzz.

A New England man to the core, Buzz has a deep love of the water and sailing. His family enjoyed sailing and recreation when vacationing from mill operations. These photos are treasured snapshots from Buzz’s early years as a mill man.

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Stevens Linen became a household name for its signature linen products, which included unlined firehose and upholstery.

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Next, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) began stringent inspections of industry regulations, which felt restrictive at first. “Before OSHA existed, we didn’t really have regulations,” said Buzz. “While working out the new regulatory system, OSHA would check every little thing and issue demerits as they deemed fit. I remember getting one once for a Coke machine that had two electrical outlet prongs instead of three.”

World War II brought another set of challenges for the young company. “At that time, the mill was still only producing linen towels. It just wasn’t enough to overcome the frozen price structure in place during the war,” explained Buzz.

The family scrambled to find new, inventive products that could be made out of linen.

“Dad knew we had to diversify, fast. So, we started printing on our linen fabric to make decorative curtain material,” said Buzz.

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“We knew it was important to carve out a niche for our products, because sometimes linen can work where other materials just don’t cut it. For example, we sold unlined firehose made from linen. This successfully replaced cotton rubberlined hose, which would oxidize over time.”

Mill Man

In 1951, Buzz inherited Stevens Linen from his father at the age of 29 and enthusiastically carried on his father and grandfather’s legacy.

As the business continued to navigate typical market place challenges, Buzz developed another signature product: a cloth calendar. “My brother-in-law, Fred, and I were sitting around the kitchen table feeling sorry for ourselves due to recent business slumps. In my case, imports of linen towels had been eroding our market share for a time.”

Fred had been commissioned to select and send a Norman Rockwell paper calendar to his company’s 200 potential customers, but expressed chagrin at the knowledge

that most of the gifts, which were made of paper, would end up in the wastebasket before the year’s end. “I said, ‘No one throws cloth away; how about printing a calendar on a dish towel?’ Fred thought it was a great idea,” said Buzz.

Next, it was time to sell. “When we created the prototype, my thought was that this would serve as a good gift idea for businessmen. Fred went after big corporations, but we soon found out the item was overpriced,” recalled Buzz.

As it turns out, they had been chasing the wrong clientele. “It just didn’t work until we approached a department store in Boston, Massachusetts. The store placed the linen calendars out on their counter for sale, and they sold like hotcakes,” said Buzz, snapping his fingers.

The Tapestry of Success

Stevens Linen also introduced innovative new yarns that helped set their linen products apart from other textile industries. “By combining linen with synthetic

attempting to replicate our designs. We immediately copyrighted our company’s linens, effectively stopping those competitors. It elevated us to the upper end of the textile industry.”

The popularity of their signature linen skyrocketed, and was soon enjoyed by some wellknown celebrities. “President John F. Kennedy, during his time in the White House, had his famous rocking chair and two sofas covered in our fabric.

We also wove custom fabric that was later used to decorate the private plane owned by President Dwight Eisenhower,” JFK decorated the White House said Buzz. with furnishings Another satisfied cusupholstered with tomer was none other than Stevens Linen.

Charlton Heston. “Charlton came across one of our linen fabrics in a vibrant, red hue and decided he simply had to have it for his sofa,” said Buzz.

“But here’s the catch – he wanted it in time for one of his big party bashes to be held that same Friday! As you can imagine, we stayed up all night weaving the cloth. With a little help from the air freight, we made his deadline,” said Buzz, shaking his head in silent mirth.

The Finishing Touches

“Truly, there’s something special about being in a family business and working together through both struggles and successes.” materials, we created new styles of exotic yarn. Part of their uniqueness came from the linen system of spinning flax, which is very different from a cotton or woolen mill’s method of spinning fiber into yarn,” explained Buzz.

There was just no stopping the Crawford family business after that. “It was a relief, after bouncing back and forth, to

have direction and solidify our earnings; it was a matter of survival,” said Buzz.

In the 1960s, the company started its production of highly textured decorative drapery and upholstery fabrics, which became famous for their signature look.

“The fabrics we developed, known as the ‘Stevens Linen Look,’ were so well received in the trade that other companies began

After decades of weaving textiles, Buzz decided to sell the business with his family’s blessing in 1988. “It was simply time to retire! Plus, that New England snow…”

Shell Point became Buzz’s new home in 2006. “My late wife and I heard about the community from friends who retired here, and we knew the day would come when we didn’t want to be a burden to our kids,” said Buzz. “We came to an event at Shell Point, and just loved it! It was then that we decided this was the place for us.”

Today, Buzz stays active by bicycling, playing tennis, and tending to a vegetable garden that produces many edible foods.

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Open House and Tour Monday, October 15

Shell Point residents are invited to preview the newly completed Connected Living at The Springs during an open house event on Monday, October 15. Walk through the memory support residences to view the gracious, homelike accommodations and experience the programming and services that will be provided when the building opens. You will also enjoy light refreshments while meeting with the Connected Living care team.

Due to limited parking at the site, guests cannot commute to the event using personal vehicles and should make use of the Shell Point transportation provided.

Transportation Schedule

by Neighborhood* The Island: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

The Woodlands: 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Eagles Preserve and The Estuary: 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. *If your schedule does not allow you to attend the open house during the time designated for your neighborhood, please ride the Green Route bus that circulates throughout Shell Point to be transported to Connected Living at The Springs.

Connected Living at The Springs provides a homelike environment that is also secure, allowing for freedom of movement both indoors and outdoors. The building’s deliberate design incorporates many best practices for successful advanced memory care residences.

Give a Gift That’s Golden

BY B O B B I P E T E R S O N , E M P LOY E E C H R I S T M A S F U N D R E S I D E N T C H A I R AND ANN ERICKSON, CO-CHAIR

All year long, they are here for us! Now, it is our time to be here for them.

Each year, Shell Point residents are given the opportunity to show a special group of people our appreciation in a meaningful way. The Employee Christmas Gift is a tangible way of saying, “Thank you.” It’s a way of knowing that we have made a difference in the lives of the people who work here and the families they care for when they return home at the end of their day.

Please note, the deadline to contribute to the campaign is Friday, November 30.

The gifts will be distributed to the employees on Friday, December 7. For your convenience, you will find information and answers to frequently asked questions regarding the Employee Christmas Fund on the Shell Point resident website at www.shellpoint. net/christmasfund.

Show your appreciation for all of the services we enjoy year round by remembering our employees at Christmas. It’s the least we can do to thank them for all they do for us.

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Participating in the Employee Christmas Gift Fund is a direct way to show your gratitude. You can contribute several ways: • Send a check using the envelope provided in your resident mailbox in early October.

• Contact Finance at (239) 454-2075 to have a specific amount billed to your resident account each month •Make a donation online by going to www.shellpoint.net/christmasfund

of Event D etai ls Through the past 50 years of Shell Point’s history, there have been many individuals who have tried to capture this community’s story — and what an interesting story it is!

As we near the conclusion of this year’s 50th anniversary celebration, we have created a museum-style display to help you personally experience the richness of Shell Point’s past.

This display includes timelines and numerous historical photos depicting milestones from the past 50 years.

Spread out across the entire main floor of the community auditorium in The Village Church, these graphics will include many of the details of those early days. In addition, there will be a variety of items on display from Shell Point’s historical archives as well as the contents found in the opening of the time capsule earlier this year. Each decade will be represented by its own timeline as well as an engaging display of delightful artifacts that you will surely recognize from each era!

Following your walk through the decades, pop over to our mid-century style living room for a brief interview with the SPTV crew. And, don’t forget to stop by our 1950’s Soda Fountain to enjoy a refreshing beverage or ice cream treat!

Golden Memories You’re Invited to A Walk Through the Decades Tuesday, October 23 9 a.m.

Ribbon Cutting and Official Photo Ceremony to Open the Event with Martin Schappell (All residents present are welcome to participate)

9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Experience the Shell Point Museum Display

1:30 to 2:30 p.m.

Assisted Living VIP Museum Display Event

2:30 to 5:00 p.m.

Shell Point Employee VIP Event

This event is complimentary; watch mail In 1963,your Berry Williams donated property to for yourThe special Alliance. invitation.

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Around the World and Back Again Head to Russia, Singapore, Jerusalem and More

B Y T E R I K O L L AT H , M A N A G E R O F T H E A C A D E M Y O F L I F E L O N G L E A R N I N G

The Academy’s fall semester continues through November with a series of enriching, educational classes. Many courses are taught by Shell Point’s own resident experts; others are taught by subject matter experts from Southwest Florida and beyond. Pick a favorite, familiar topic or explore a completely new field of study – the choice is yours!

Coffee with a Neighbor

Join key volunteers and staff for some history, goals and up-to-the minute information about the thrift store that keeps on giving, with Our Community Thrift Store (CWN02) on Monday, October 1.

For the Love of Learning

Do you have High Hopes for the Holidays (FLL09)? Or, maybe you have a little bit of dread that your expectations won’t be met? All of the festivities that spice up the winter months can be a source of gain or drain. Get together with Shell Point’s Director of Spiritual Services Sunny Torres on Tuesday, October 2, and find the “missing piece” that will help you celebrate those days with the energy and exuberance you’re longing for.

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Ken Hoekwater (Harbor Court) a volunteer at the Community Thrift Store, works in the back room where donated items like electronic devices are tested and repaired before being placed on the floor for sale. Attend Coffee with a Neighbor on October 1 and learn more about the store’s operations.

Seth Mendell (Tellidora) will begin a six-session series, held on Mondays, entitled Russia Under The Tsars. This study of Russian history will be as fascinating as the country is vast. In this look at the Tsars, Seth Mendell will cover more than a thousand years of Russia’s past, from the early grand princes of Kiev in the late ninth century to the fall of the Romanovs in the early 20th century. Along the way, you will meet the major personalities of the period as well as the formation of the themes that drive Russian policy today. Session One – Kiev, Moscow and the House of Ivan will take place on Monday, October 8. Session Two, Ivan The Terrible and Peter The Great (FLL14) follows on Monday October 15, with Session Three, Empress Elizabeth and Catherine The Great (FLL23) on Monday, October 29.

On Monday, October 8, Professor Adrian Kerr will take you through an in-depth look at the namesake for the Columbus Day holiday in How Columbus Almost Did Not Discover America (FLL11). It will begin with the young Genoese sailor Marco Polo, whose best-selling travel book electrified Christopher Columbus, who dreamt of emulating the Venetian’s pioneering travels to China.

Following his many setbacks, the race was on. Would Portugal control the spice and

silk trade, or could Spain beat them to it?

In this class, you will explore how perilously close he came to failure and review the personality of the man and the legend he has left.

Herb Sklar (Eagles Preserve) will begin a three-session Master Class in Portrait Photography for Beginners and Advanced Photographers (FLL12) on Wednesday, October 10, 17 and 24. Master photographer Herb Sklar has been sharing information and enthusiasm for photography at Shell Point for a number of years through the Shell Point Photo Club, the annual resident Photo Contest and Show, and The Academy of Lifelong Learning. Now comes the opportunity to focus on portrait photography with the master. Cell phones are welcome in this class.

During October, four sessions of Intermediate Bridge (FLL13) with Susan Willoughby will be held on Wednesdays, beginning on October 10. Playing with instruction is a most enjoyable way to ramp up your skills with the game.

During the 18th century, the struggle for colonial control of Southeast Asia was at its height. The Portuguese had left, and the Dutch were dominant. However, the European Napoleonic conflict presented Britain with a chance to expand its trading interests in Malaya. This was a golden

opportunity for Stamford Raffles, who at the time was a humble clerk working for the British civil service in the Far East.

He exploited his latent entrepreneurial and diplomatic talents to found the Lion City in Singapore. Hear the details during Stamford Raffles – From Clerk to Founder of The Lion City and Highlights of Malacca and Singapore (FLL15) on Tuesday, October 16.

Florida, as usual, will be a major player with elections for governor, senator and members of the House of Representatives.

Wayne Swanson (Turban) will examine the midterm elections that will occur on November 6 with a presentation, entitled America Votes 2018 (FLL16). Held on Wednesday, October 17, topics to be considered include the historical significance of previous elections, the differences in voting behavior from presidential elections Continued on next page

SPECIAL SERIES ON RUSSIA Seth Mendell (Tellidora) will cover more than a thousand years of Russia’s past, from the early grand princes of Kiev in the late ninth century to the fall of the Romanovs in the early 20th century in his six-class Academy series entitled Russia Under The Tsars. Pictured here: Monument to Nicolas I on St Isaac’s Square in Saint Petersburg, Russia

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AROUND THE WORLD AND BACK AGAIN Continued from page 11

and the issues raised by, and importance of, this year’s contests.

The Florida Constitution Revision Commission, which meets every 20 years, has proposed eight constitutional amendments – many containing multiple measures, in addition to the five single-topic proposals from the legislature or citizens already slated for the ballot. Clara Anne Graham, president of the League of Women Voters of Lee County, will walk through the amendments and help unravel the complexities in plenty of time for the midterm elections on Tuesday, November 6. She will join The Academy on Monday, October 22, for Amendments on the Ballot, Florida’s Midterm Election (FLL17).

In this age, where it sometimes seems that what divides people is larger than what unites them, students can learn a lot from those who have spent a lifetime getting to know and appreciate other cultures. In her years of working with many people, across many cultures, Charlotte Stemple (Cellana) has found that almost all relationship issues are related to culture, which is sometimes called “ethos.” In her course, Crossing Cultural Barriers (FLL18) on Tuesday, October 23, you will explore a few obvious, and not so obvious, cultural barriers – as well as the “culture shock” you can experi-

Meet Stamford Raffles, founder of the famed Lion City of Singapore, on October 16.

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ence as you cross some of these barriers.

Dick Brown (Parkwood) will once again offer his popular course on four Wednesdays, beginning October 24. Aimed at those who never liked math, his course will help you learn to look at math in a whole new way, by appreciating Math in Art, Music and Nature (FLL19).

As sea turtle nesting season ends in Take the time to learn about rhyme during For the Love Southwest Florida, The Academy has invited one of Poetry on October 26. environmental educator, Kristie Anders, to bring you up to date on Facebook, Podcasts, Twitter, Pinterest, Sea Turtles (FLL20) on Thursday, October the Cloud…and More! (FLL25). Do you 25. She will explore some of the factors that ever wonder what your kids and grandkids make this area so rarified and special, lead- are talking about? They are digital natives, ing these remarkable creatures to choose and you can sometimes feel like travelers in Southwest Florida beaches. a foreign land. George Waters has adopted On Friday, October 26, all are invited to each new area of technology that enhanced join Sandy Ehlers (Eagles Preserve), Tanya his work, service and life. Hear technoloHochschild (Parkwood) and Bob Maxeiner gy-loving George review the latest, as he (Macoma) as they discuss the lives and explains what learning to incorporate the recite the poetry of some of their favorite new technologies can mean for each person poets in For the Love of Poetry (FLL21). in his or her own life.

If you love poetry too – or wonder why you don’t – this presentation is for you.

Today, the status of Jerusalem and the West Bank remains one of the key issues in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. On On Friday, October 12, set out for the Saturday, October 27, Professor Adrian Kerr Peace River Botanical and Sculpture will explore the history of Jerusalem – Holy Gardens (OTG03) to explore spectacular City to Three Religions (FLL22). You will waterfront gardens which will ultimately explore the threefold holiness of Jerusalem. surround 27 acres. These gardens will First, look at its place in the Christian faith, encompass five ecosystems, flowering trees based on the teaching and crucifixion of and plants that bloom throughout the year, Jesus Christ. Next, consider Jerusalem in and sculpture gardens featuring sculptures the Sunni Islam world, which claims it by internationally-renowned artists. as the third holiest city, after Mecca and On October 16, set out for an Overnight Medina. Lastly, learn about this city’s roots Adventure to Coral Castle (OTG04) to within Judaism as the holy city of David and see a sculpture garden of stone built by one the site of the faith’s first temple. man. After the day at Coral Castle Museum, On five Tuesdays, beginning October 30, you will journey south for a stay at Key Largo Lucille Peterson (Lakewood) and Deborah Bay Marriott Beach Resort. The next day, LaGorce (The Estuary) will offer Sharing enjoy Theater of the Sea, home to lagoons Your Memoirs (FLL24) for those who have and lush, tropical gardens in Islamorada, written, or are writing, their memoirs.

Florida. It is one of the oldest marine mamOn Tuesday, October 30, George Waters mal facilities in the world, with bottlenose (Palm Acres) will walk you through Tweets, dolphins, California sea lions, sea turtles, YouTube and Blogs – Oh, My! Snapchat, sharks, sting rays, alligators and birds.

Academy On The Go

Captain Bob’s Excellent Adventure (OTG05) on Thursday, October 18, is The Academy’s third educational field trip this month. An airboat is a wonderful way to get up close and personal with alligators, especially if you are navigating the headwaters of the Western Everglades on a lake filled with more alligators per acre than anywhere in the world! You will also see a variety of unique birds before enjoying a hands-on interactive reptile presentation.

Technology Walk-In Computer Clinics (TC01) will continue on weekday mornings in October from 10 a.m. to noon through the rest of the semester with instructors Floyd Jamison (Parkwood), Al Kaplan (Oakmont) and Jim Plummer (Parkwood).

Google/Android: Free Walk-In Clinic (TC02) will continue every Monday this semester with instructor Patty Waters (Palm Acres).

Apple iPad, iPhone & MAC: Free Walk-In Clinic (TC01) will continue each Saturday this semester with instructor Penny Modrich (Nautilus) and a group of dedicated volunteers.

Bob Jakubiec (Lucina) will teach Apple iPad: iPad 4 (T304) on two Wednesdays, beginning October 3, to cover more advanced topics such as iCloud, iCloud Drive, Files, why you should backup your

Resident instructors offer assistance with technology and trends.

iPad, how to get music and stream movies, etc. As Bob says, “It should be fun!”

On two Wednesdays, beginning October 10, Penny Modrich (Nautilus) will teach Apple iPad: Calendars (TC05) to teach all you need to know to organize your life with your iPad. Bob Jakubiec will return on October 17 with Apple iPad Pro (T306) just to explain the differences between the iPad Pro and a regular iPad. Penny Modrich will teach three Wednesday sessions, beginning October 24, on the store for your apps with Apple iPad: The APP Store (T307). You will learn all things apps.

Privacy, security, and identity theft are technology areas you need to understand in today’s world. Bruce Findley (Sundial) will help you understand your “risk exposure” to everyday hacking events that may have stolen personal information or more in Apple iPhone & iPad: Privacy, Security & Identity Theft: The Basics (T311) on four Mondays, beginning October 22.

Bruce Findley will begin a four-session series on Wednesdays, beginning with Apple iPhone: iPhotography (T312) on October 23. This class will take you and your iPhone pics to a new level.

On four Thursdays, beginning October 25, Bruce Findley will take an Apple iPhone user from a basic starting point through a logical sequence of learning during Apple iPhone: Starting Point – The Basics (T313).

Stay Tuned More information will be found in your Academy brochure. Be sure to also review the Weekly Reminder, www.shellpoint.net and the daily show on SPTV prior to each class you have registered to attend, to be certain there has been no change of venue due to cancellation or instructor illness.

Registration takes place at all three concierge desks. Please call Academy of Lifelong Learning Manager Teri Kollath at (239) 454-2254, or email terikollath@shellpoint.org with any questions or suggestions.

On Friday, October 12, set out for the Peace River Botanical and Sculpture Gardens (OTG03) to explore spectacular waterfront gardens.

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Walking

BY M I C H E L L E TO M P K I N S , W E L L N E SS M A N AG E R

For many people, the fall season brings to mind apple cider, the scent of pumpkin spice, festivals and, of course, the changing color of the leaves from bright green to beautiful hues of red, gold and orange. For Shell Point residents, the start of fall represents cooler temperatures and the return of many outdoor activities which have been put on hold during the hot months of summer.

Shell Point’s Walking Club, in particular, will reconvene this month for their first walk of the season, taking place on October 13 as they travel to Venetian Bay and Clam Pass Park. This group of fit, active walkers meets bright and early to carpool to their destination of choice, which changes each month. Each resident has the choice to walk a three-mile or six-mile route.

Two residents, Jim Plummer (Parkwood) and Bob Chamberlin (King’s

“Walking is the best possible exercise.

Habituate yourself to walk very far.”

— Thomas Jefferson

Crown), started the Walking Club in 2012.

Their goal was to form a group of likeminded residents who would be interested in recreational walking for exercise, fellowship and travel to interesting locations.

At first, there were about ten people; however, it has grown to be a popular activity with close to fifty residents participating. In the past, the group has visited and walked in locations all over Southwest Florida such as: Lovers Key State Park, Marco Island, Fort Myers Beach and various sites on Sanibel.

If you are interested in joining this vivacious group on their first walk of the season, be sure to check out the Happenings section of the magazine on page 20.

You may also be interested in joining your fellow neighbors and Shell Point staff for a great cause. Residents are invited to sign up to attend the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, October 27, as one of Shell Point Cares annual charity walks. Residents have the opportunity to ride together to Centennial Park to meet staff and their families while walking together as a community in Shell Point Cares T-shirts. It’s always a wonderful time to show community spirit.

Walking is a great form of exercise, it can be done at any time and pretty much anywhere within our community. Residents can be seen morning, noon or evening around campus, walking and enjoying the

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Saturday, October 27 Walk Begins at 9:30 a.m.

Lee County Heart Walk

Saturday, December 8 Walk Begins at 9 a.m.

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The new Shell Point Walking Trail Guide includes maps and mileage of each neighborhood so you can track your distance.

peaceful serenity of the community’s ever-present natural environment.

Walking outdoors can be especially enjoyable once the weather cools down.

What a great time to pick up a new and improved Shell Point Walking Trail Guide!

This redesigned resource includes maps and mileage of each neighborhood so you can keep track of where you’re going and how far you’ve gone. Guides can be found at each concierge desk.

What a great month to get moving and start walking. Stay well!

Join fellow residents and Shell Point employees, don your teal Shell Point Cares T-shirt, lace up your sneakers and get moving for two worthy causes! Both community walks will be held at Centennial Park in Fort Myers.

A donation from Shell Point’s own Community Thrift Store will cover the registration fee for Shell Point participants; however, you must sign up in advance by contacting Ginny Miller-Plaza at (239) 454-8247.

LifeQuest Discussion Group Educational and Natural Environment Dimensions

Sea Turtles

Saturday, October 20, at 10 a.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL Presented by: Laura Slack, Director of Resident Life and Carol Strange (Periwinkle) Come on an adventure with Carol Strange (Periwinkle) and Laura Slack, Director of Resident Life, as they take you on a journey of discovery through the eyes of sea turtle patrol volunteers on Sanibel and Cayo Costa. Learn about the diverse species of sea turtles that call these islands “home.” After all, this is the land where they were born and where they will return after 30 years to lay their eggs. View this presentation about this year’s nesting and hatching season. Learn how volunteers protect these endangered giants from coyotes and raccoon, and how their efforts give the hatchlings a better chance of survival. You won’t want to miss this incredible educational program about the natural environment and sea creatures that live in Southwest Florida’s waters.

13th Annual Shell Point

Artists and Artisans

Holiday Bazaar November 2 & 3 • 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. • The Village Church/IS

Come to admire, and shop for, many new items and gift favorites – all oneof-a-kind and all created by 62 creative Shell Point resident vendors - just in time for the holidays!

Don’t forget to stop by the Love Boat Ice Cream Kiosk!

Prepare to Be “Wowed!”

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Fine and Performing Arts Series 16th Anniversary Season

The 16th anniversary season of the Shell Point Fine and Performing Arts Series is filled with an impressive array of talented artists and dynamic performances.

Along with three distinct musical series, Shell Point also puts the skills of resident artists and artisans on center stage through the Fine Arts Series. There’s no doubt. This season offers something for everyone!

Fine Arts Series Shell Point Artists and Artisans Holiday Bazaar

Friday & Saturday, November 2 & 3 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Village Church

Shell Point Artists and Artisans Spring Fling

These concerts take place in The Village Church at 7 p.m.

For tickets, contact the box office at (239) 454-2067.

The Golden Years of Broadway Broadway Pops

Friday & Saturday, February 8 & 9 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Woodlands Commons

2019 Shell Point Quilt Show

Performing Arts Series

Thursday, November 15

Memphis Motown Soul Experience

Saturday, March 2 • 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Sunday, March 3 • Noon to 4 p.m.

Monday, March 4 • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room/ Woodlands

Tuesday, January 15

Vienna Boys Choir Tuesday, February 26

Benny Goodman: When Swing Was King Boilermaker Jazz Band Thursday, March 14

Siberian Virtuosi Thursday, April 4

Con Brio Quartet

David Crohan, Pianist

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Boilermaker Jazz Band

Concerts & Conversations Series These concerts take place in the Grand Cypress Room at 7 p.m.

For tickets, contact the box office at (239) 454-2067.

David Crohan, Pianist Tuesday, November 6

Peter Fancovic, Pianist Thursday, January 24

Con Brio Quartet, Strings Wednesday, February 13

The Sanibel Trio

Thursday, March 7

Chrysalis Chamber Players

Siberian Virtuosi

Southwest Florida Symphony Series These concerts take place in The Village Church. For tickets, contact the box office at (239) 454-2067.

Holiday Pops Concert Tradition, Comfort and Joy Friday, December 7

Broadway Pops

Appalachian Spring Thursday, February 7

Back-to-Back Bach Thursday, March 21

Tuesday, April 16

Memphis Motown Soul Experience

Chrysalis Chamber Players

Southwest Florida SymphonY

www.shellpoint.net/events

October LifeQuest Happenings

Six Dimensions: Physical • Emotional • Spiritual • Educational • Community & Social • Natural Environment For questions about upcoming events or activities, please contact the Island concierge desk at (239) 454-2282.

If you are unable to attend a program that includes a fee, one week’s notice is required to receive a refund.

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LIVING WELL

Point. Swing Street is one of the best variety party bands around!

You can expect great sounds coming from this professional group in the styles you want to hear including Pop, Swing, R&R oldies, R&B, Funk, Latin, and Dixieland Jazz delivered neatly for background, dinner, or dance events. Food options will be available for purchase at the concert.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 1:15 P.M. OSPREY ROOM/IS Are you living well? Whether you’re a health and fitness enthusiast or just beginning your LifeQuest journey at Shell Point, everyone is welcome to attend this class where many different topics will be brought to the table. Led by Wellness Manager Michelle Tompkins, the goal of Living Well is to encourage discussion on topics such as exercise, healthy eating, unique recipes and general wellness.

Residents share their own input and ideas to create an active discussion.

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WATER’S EDGE LIVE: THE SWING STREET BAND THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 5 P.M. WOODLANDS BOARDWALK Welcome back to Water’s Edge! We are excited to be kicking off our second season of outdoor concerts and ecstatic to announce that this year’s Water’s Edge Concert series is co-sponsored by the Legacy Foundation at Shell

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FARMERS MARKET FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5, 12, 19 & 26 8:30 A.M. TO 11:30 A.M. CENTER COURT/WDL Take a leisurely stroll through Center Court while you shop for locally grown produce, home-made baked goods, all natural soaps and lotions, and other unique gift ideas. The Farmers Market is a great way to get one-of-a-kind, local products, visit with fellow Shell Point friends and enjoy outdoor shopping at Center Court.

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Call concierge desk to sign up. Island: 454-2282, Woodlands: 454-2054, Club: 225-2900

BREAST CANCER AWARENESS MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 11 A.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL

Walking required

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Kaleidoscope 2018 is a collaborative effort between Shell Point and The Village Church, presenting a community celebration of the arts. Together, celebrate God’s goodness and the joys shared in community with this first concert of the season. The festive program will include music and artistry of your friends, neighbors, staff and special guests: young artists! Learn more about this event on page 3.

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MONDAY, OCTOBER 8 4 P.M. THE ISLAND 4:10 P.M. WOODLANDS 4:20 P.M. EAGLES PRESERVE/THE ESTUARY 8:30 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $5 PER PERSON (DINNER ON YOUR OWN) LOCATION: CAPTIVA ISLAND Come and find out why Sunshine Seafood Café of Captiva was voted First Place in Gulfshore Life Magazine as the “Best Kept Secret.” It is a casual and lovely cafe specializing in fine dining. Are you in the mood for seafood appetizers? Do you prefer turf instead of surf? This is a wonderful restaurant with a great menu selection sure to tickle your taste buds.

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FIFTH ANNUAL KALEIDOSCOPE 2018: A CELEBRATION OF THE ARTS SHOWCASING YOUNG ARTISTS TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 7:15 P.M. THE VILLAGE CHURCH

Did you know that breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in women? Each year it is estimated that over 250,000 women will be diagnosed and although rare, an estimated 2,400 men will be diagnosed. October is Breast Cancer Awareness month and this program will focus on screening guidelines, types of breast cancer, treatment options and survivorship. Liz Bachoo-Garib, MSN, RN, and Lee Health Nurse Navigator will share facts on early detection, prevention and will provide plenty of time for questions.

“BEST OF THE BEST” DINING EXPERIENCE: SUNSHINE SEAFOOD CAFÉ

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BEACH DAY AT DELNOR-WIGGINS PASS STATE PARK WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 8:30 A.M. THE ISLAND 8:40 A.M. THE WOODLANDS 8:50 A.M. EAGLES PRESERVE/THE ESTUARY 3 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $18 PER PERSON

(ICE CREAM ON YOUR OWN) Whether you choose to go to the beach to walk, swim, socialize or just relax does not matter, so grab your beach attire and a friend or neighbor and just go! A favorite outing for many residents, beach day gets you out in the sun and sand. The group will experience Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park Beach and a tasty picnic lunch before heading for ice cream at the Royal Scoop on the trip back to Shell Point.

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POSTURE, ALIGNMENT AND FALL PREVENTION

one hour south to take part in either a three- or six-mile walk in two of the region’s most picturesque settings. If you are adventurous, inquisitive, physically fit and want to make new friends, call Jerry Bishop (Eagles Preserve) for more information or to sign up to attend. You must be a healthy, active walker to participate.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 10 A.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS Join Monica Raftopoulos, of the Rehabilitation Center at Shell Point, and learn why having proper postural alignment is important to your everyday health. Monica will discuss injuries and pain associated with incorrect posture, and you will leave with the knowledge of how to improve your posture through various therapeutic exercises.

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SHELL POINT WALKING CLUB: VENETIAN BAY AND CLAM PASS PARK

The Walking Club’s first gathering of the season will take place at Venetian Bay and Clam Pass Park. Travel less than

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SATURDAY AT THE MOVIES: JOY (2015) (PG-13) SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 2 P.M. & 7 P.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL A story of a family across four generations, centered on the girl who becomes the woman who founds a business dynasty and becomes a matriarch in her own right. Facing betrayal, treachery, the loss of innocence and the scars of love, Joy becomes a true boss of family and enterprise in a world of unforgiving commerce. Allies become adversaries and adversaries become allies as Joy’s inner life and fierce imagination carry her through the storm she faces.

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 5 P.M. TO 8 P.M. THE CLUB AT SHELL POINT $38 PER PERSON

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 8 A.M. CENTER COURT/WDL

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MYSTERY DINNER & SHOW

The rustle of silks and feathers under muted conversation was probably the last thing heard by the deceased at the Billionaires’ Club Annual Masquerade Ball. It’s up to you to determine which partygoer is guilty and save the party. Get this ball back on track by trading clues with your guests, gathering information and solving the crime before the masked menace gets away! Plus, the Banyan Grille will provide a delicious, three-course meal for your enjoyment.

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CONNECTED LIVING OPEN HOUSE MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 TIMES VARY BY NEIGHBORHOOD, SEE PAGE 9 CONNECTED LIVING AT THE SPRINGS You are invited to tour the newly completed Connected Living at The Springs. Preview the building’s beautifully appointed living accommodations, LifeQuest programming opportunities, and healthcare services. Event parking will not be available, so be sure to reference page 8 for important transportation information.

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NOSTALGIA MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 1:15 P.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 10 A.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS

They’re back! The entertaining group Nostalgia will return to the Shell Point stage to give you an hour of music, jokes and lots of laughter! Please join this resident musical band for a free program that will include pie and beverages, along with fun, toe-tapping tunes.

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2019 MEDICARE D UPDATE AND INFORMATIONAL SESSION

It’s that Medicare time of year! Learn the most up-to-date information regarding changes to your Medicare D plans.

Joy Darnell, director of Pharmacy Services at Shell Point, will be present to provide the latest information and answers to your questions.

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DO YOU THINK YOU HAVE SCIATICA? THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 2 P.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL

BASIC SOCIAL BALLROOM DANCE CLASSES

Join Dr. B. Timothy Harcourt, a board-certified chiropractic orthopedist, as he discusses sciatica and how pain can impact overall quality of life. Learn about causes, symptoms and tips that may prevent sciatica. You will also hear about all-natural solutions for relief.

TUESDAYS, OCTOBER 16 THROUGH JANUARY 29 10 A.M. TO 10:45 A.M. LEVEL I 11 A.M. TO 11:45 A.M. LEVEL II FITNESS CENTER/IS Are you ready to tackle the basics of ballroom dancing? If so, then you will enjoy two upcoming classes, which offer instruction at varying levels of mastery. Beginner Level I will provide a basic introduction to ballroom dance for those who are brand-new students, while Level II will review the subject of social ballroom dancing for those who have completed level one or have previous experience.

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BEGINNER LATIN AND RHYTHMIC BALLROOM DANCING FRIDAYS, OCTOBER 19 THROUGH FEBRUARY 1 10:15 A.M. TO 11 A.M. EXERCISE STUDIO/THE CLUB Elevate your dance experience to a higher level if you have completed both Level 1 and Level II classes in Basic Social Ballroom Dance. Taught by resident Nancy Damico (Parkwood), this class has an aerobic component and uses a different pace than the ballroom classes. Participants must walk independently, without the aid of assistive devices. To take an upper level class without the prerequisite, contact the instructor to arrange for a skills test.

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ARCADIA FALL RODEO SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 10:30 A.M. THE ISLAND 10:40 A.M. THE WOODLANDS 10:50 A.M. EAGLES PRESERVE/THE ESTUARY 5:30 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $32 PER PERSON (LUNCH ON YOUR OWN)

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MCGREGOR CAFÉ FOR BRUNCH MONDAY, OCTOBER 22 9:30 A.M. THE ISLAND 9:40 A.M. THE WOODLANDS 9:50 A.M. EAGLES PRESERVE/THE ESTUARY 12:30 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $4 (LUNCH ON YOUR OWN)

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Board the Suzy Q to Bowditch Point on Fort Myers Beach with Wellness Manager Michelle Tompkins and the fitness team for a beach-themed, whole body workout that implements cardiovascular, strength and balance training. After the workout, take the short walk to Pink Shell Resort’s Bongo’s Grill for lunch and a beach walk before heading back to Shell Point. This class is geared toward intermediate/advanced fitness levels; expect ample walking on sand or uneven surfaces.

A WALK THROUGH THE DECADES— 50TH ANNIVERSARY ARCHIVE EVENT TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 9 A.M. – 1 P.M. THE VILLAGE CHURCH AUDITORIUM Join us for another 50th anniversary event! Explore this museum-style display to help you personally experience the richness of Shell Point’s past.

This display includes timelines and numerous historical photos depicting milestones from the past 50 years. Each decade will also be represented by an engaging display of delightful artifacts that you will surely recognize from each era! Don’t forget to stop by our 1950’s Soda Fountain for a refreshing beverage or an ice cream treat.

See more details about this event on page 9.

Watch your mailbox for your invitation.

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WELLNESS ON THE MOVE: BEACH BOOT CAMP AT BOWDITCH WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 9:30 A.M. SUZY Q DEPARTS 3 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $5 PER PERSON (LUNCH ON YOUR OWN) LOCATION: BOWDITCH POINT

ON FORT MYERS BEACH

From homemade quiche and award-winning breakfast potatoes to simple eggs and bacon, customer reviews of McGregor Café promise the best breakfast in town! Or, choose from fresh salads, more than a dozen sandwiches and homemade soups, along with daily specials. Entrees range from $5 to $12.

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TUESDAY, OCTOBER 23 SOCIAL CENTER 2:15 P.M. Current bestseller The Soul of America, by award-winning author Jon Meacham, is the subject of the next Library Book Talk. Sandy Ehlers (Eagles Preserve) will review the book, which examines how the present political climate is contextualized through the lens of difficult moments in America’s history. Refreshments will be served.

Don’t miss the Fifth Annual Arcadia Rodeo, packed with events like bull riding, bareback and saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, tie down roping, barrel racing and much more. Enjoy deluxe seating at this event; all seats have back rests. Food is available for purchase onsite.

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SHELL POINT LIBRARY TOUR WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 10 A.M. TO NOON SHELL POINT LIBRARY/IS Stop by the Shell Point Library and let one of the knowledgeable library volunteers take you on a tour to familiarize yourself with the Shell Point Library’s many offerings. If you don’t have a library card, this will be the perfect time to get one and check out a book, DVD, CD or audio book.

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UNDERSTANDING SHINGLES WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 1 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS

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SHELL POINT CARES WALK TO END ALZHEIMER’S SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 7:45 A.M. THE ISLAND 7:55 A.M. THE WOODLANDS 8:05 A.M. THE ESTUARY/EAGLES PRESERVE 9:30 A.M. WALK BEGINS 12 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN CENTENNIAL PARK, FORT MYERS

Shingles is a health concern for the senior population and is caused by the reactivation of the varicella-zoster virus that causes chickenpox. Yaw Adu-Sarkodie, PharmD of the Shell Point Pharmacy will define shingles and highlight the cause, including a review of signs and symptoms. Yaw will also outline risk factors, and emphasize treatment and prevention.

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Walk with Shell Point residents and employees for a great cause. Join the Shell Point Cares team bright and early and travel to Centennial Park, Downtown Fort Myers. Walk the two-mile course to support the Alzheimer’s Association in their annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s. This is always a fun time as the community comes together to show support for this cause. Shell Point’s Community Thrift Store will provide donations and registration for this event.

AVIATION CLUB: BOB CARDIN AND GLACIER GIRL THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 1 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS Can you imagine the difficulty of recovering a World War II fighter airplane from 268 feet below the surface of a glacier in Greenland, after it had been buried over 50 years? This is the story of “Glacier Girl,” a twin-boom P-38 Lightning fighter that was recovered from its icy grave in 1992. Hear Project Manager and retired Lt. Col. Bob Cardin share his personal involvement in the amazing recovery, restoration and flying of this historic airplane.

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GREEN TEAM DVD VIEWING SATURDAY, OCTOBER 27 2 P.M. OSPREY ROOM/IS Food Choices: How Our Diets Impact the World is a fastpaced, thoroughly engaging 91-minute journey focused on one burning question: What is the best diet to maximize human health and the health of the planet? Food Choices effectively exposes the truth about the foods many choose to eat and the resulting health problems. It also looks at the suffering caused to animals and the damage done to the environment. The message is powerful; the images are sometimes disturbing.

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SUNDAY MATINEE: THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING, THE RUSSIANS ARE COMING (1966) (PG)

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C.R. MacNamara (James Cagney) will do anything to get a promotion within the Coca-Cola company, including looking after boss W.P. Hazeltine’s (Howard St. John) rebellious teenage daughter, Scarlett (Pamela Tiffin).

When Scarlett visits Berlin, where C.R. is stationed, she reveals that she is married to a communist named Otto Piffl (Horst Buchholz) – and C.R. recognizes that Otto’s anti-establishment stance will clash with his boss’s own political views, possibly jeopardizing his promotion.

When a Soviet submarine gets stuck on a sandbar off the coast of a New England island, its commander (Theodore Bikel) orders his second-in-command, Lieutenant Rozanov (Alan Arkin), to get them moving again before there is an international incident. Rozanov seeks assistance from the island locals, including the police chief (Brian Keith) and a vacationing television writer (Carl Reiner), while trying to allay their fears of a Communist invasion by claiming he and his crew are Norwegian sailors.

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Dedicated thrift store volunteers and Shell Point staff members will model outfits that are handpicked from the Community Thrift Store and authentic, period-perfect hairstyles will be created by Seagrape Salon & Spa.

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MONDAY CLASSIC: ONE, TWO, THREE (1961) MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 6:45 P.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 28 2 P.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL

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CAPTEL CAPTIONED TELEPHONES FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED TUESDAY, OCTOBER 30 1 P.M. OAK ROOM/WDL CapTel provides free closed-captioned telephones for individuals with hearing loss. CapTel phone users can listen to the caller and can also read the written captions in the bright display window. CapTel works with a free captioning service to transcribe everything the other person says into written words. This informative program with Outreach Representative Heather Golden will show you how CapTel can help you or a loved one.

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OKTOBERFEST 2018 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 1 P.M. TO 3 P.M. WOODLANDS BOARDWALK

Start the day on Captiva, where you will hop aboard a 30-minute ferry to Cayo Costa State Park for a half-day of fun in the sun. You’ll find miles of pristine, relaxing Gulf beaches, piled with beautiful seashells. Bring your chair and umbrella if desired; a cooler with water will be provided.

The ferry will remain docked nearby to allow easy access to its onboard comfort station. On the return to Captiva, stop by the Key Lime Bistro for a nice lunch. Entrées start at $12.

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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 10:30 A.M. THE ISLAND 10:40 A.M. THE WOODLANDS 10:50 A.M. EAGLES PRESERVE/THE ESTUARY 4:30 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $70 PER PERSON (LUNCH INCLUDED) The dazzling tribute to Broadway, New York City and the world of musical theatre high-kicks its way onto the Broadway Palm stage! Aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer heads to NYC and quickly lands her first big gig in the ensemble of a glitzy new Broadway show. 42nd Street sparkles with some of the greatest songs in musical theatre history including We’re in the Money, Lullaby Baby, Shuffle off to Buffalo, Dames and I Only Have Eyes For You.

RESCHEDULED! BEACH DAY AT CAYO COSTA AND KEY LIME BISTRO MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 7:15 A.M. THE ISLAND 7:25 A.M. THE WOODLANDS 7:35 A.M. EAGLES PRESERVE/THE ESTUARY 2:30 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $48 PER PERSON (BOAT RIDE AND GRATUITY INCLUDED; LUNCH ON YOUR OWN) LOCATION: CAYO COSTA

Willkommen bei Oktoberfest, a fun day of entertainment and German-inspired food that is co-sponsored by the Legacy Foundation at Shell Point. At this year’s Oktoberfest celebration, entertainment will be provided by the Hafenkapelle band, sponsored by the German American Social Club of Cape Coral Florida. The band is a traditionally costumed German band and has also been proclaimed the official band of the city of Cape Coral. Come for the food and stay for the music!

42ND STREET OFF BROADWAY PALM THEATRE

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WATER’S EDGE: KEVIN LAURENCE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 5 P.M. WOODLANDS BOARDWALK Kevin Laurence is an award-winning pianist and vocalist with many years of experience performing for weddings, corporate events, birthday parties and anniversaries. He has honed his skills performing an eclectic variety of music at high-volume, high-end venues. Kevin performed for a Water’s Edge Concert last year, and you loved him and requested his return! Welcome Kevin back to this great community and enjoy some food options that will be available to purchase at the event.

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Support Groups

DIABETES SUPPORT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 • 1 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS Both insulin- and noninsulin-dependent diabetics are encouraged to attend this meeting. Each monthly meeting covers a different topic and includes open discussion. For more information, contact Stephanie Devlin, case manager at 454-8246.

GRIEFSHARE THIS 13-WEEK PROGRAM WILL RESUME IN JANUARY. Call group leaders Jim and Judy Mayer (Junonia) for additional information at (239) 454-3139.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

HEARING ENRICHMENT

THURSDAYS, OCTOBER 4, 11, 18 & 25 • 4:30 P.M. SABAL ROOM/WDL This is a fellowship of those who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to solve their common problem and help others recover from alcoholism. This “open” meeting of AA welcomes those who struggle with alcohol issues. For information, call the intergroup phone number at (239) 275-5111.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 24 • 1:15 P.M. OSPREY ROOM Poor hearing can affect many aspects of one’s life. This group seeks to help residents cope with hearing loss, share information, learn about services and products that may help, and offer support to each other. Friends and family are also encouraged to attend. For more information, call Resident Support Services Manager Janine Hammond at (239) 454-2186.

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MEMORY CARE

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 12 • 11 A.M. FITNESS ROOM/CROQUET COURT/IS This Connected Living group offers caregivers and care partners with dementia an opportunity to build authentic friendships while promoting a culture of wellness, community involvement and a positive life experience for couples. To foster easy participation, meetings will be facilitated

by Shell Point staff with suggestions from residents for social outings of interest. This month you are invited to play croquet! No experience is necessary, and the equipment will be provided. For additional information, contact Case Manager Alice DiFalco at (239) 433-7939.

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 & 16 • 9:15 A.M. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONFERENCE ROOM/IS These groups are designed to provide education and support to residents who have any type of memory disorder. The objectives of the groups are to identify practical strategies to help residents better manage their memory loss, address long-range planning and offer an environment that fosters a sense of purpose and heightened self-esteem. Individual assessment is required before joining a group; individual appointments are also available.

Kathy Fratrick, LCSW, facilitates the group and can be reached at (239) 454-2073.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 & 16 • 9:15 A.M. MEDICAL CENTER CONFERENCE ROOM/IS These therapeutic groups are aimed at helping residents deal with issues of being a caregiver for someone with a memory disorder, whether the resident is cared for in independent living, assisted living or skilled nursing. Sign-up is required. Dr. Nancy Spencer facilitates the groups and can be reached at (239) 454-2043.

COPD SUPPORT MONDAY, OCTOBER 22 • 1:30 P.M. OAK ROOM/WDL The objective of this group is to provide information and discussion that will be relevant to individuals with a range of breathing problems, as well as those dependent on supplemental oxygen. For additional information, call Ken Peterson (Oakmont) at (239) 482-3779.

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PARKINSON’S ENRICHMENT MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 • 10:15 A.M. KING’S CROWN COMMUNITY ROOM/IS This group aims to provide support and educational opportunities to those affected by Parkinson’s disease as a patient, caregiver, family member or friend. Meetings include speakers, group discussions and emotional support. For more information, call Janine Hammond, case manager, at (239) 454-2186.

VISION ENRICHMENT TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 • 9:15 A.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS This group provides educational opportunities and support for those individuals dealing with low vision. For additional information, contact Case Manager Katy Quinones at (239) 454-2101.

Introducing Dr. Robert Mehrberg, Physiatrist B Y C A M E R O N H O N E Y C U T T, D I R E C T O R O F L O N G T E R M C A R E

At The Larsen Pavilion, we recognize and value the important role that our providers play in delivering quality care to each of our residents. Consequently, an opportunity has been identified that will enhance clinical capabilities by focusing on pain management for short term rehabilitative services.

Shell Point is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Robert Mehrberg, MD as a contracted physiatrist. According to the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, physiatrists typically treat a wide variety of medical conditions affecting the brain, spinal cord, bones, nerves, ligaments, joints, muscles and tendons.

Dr. Mehrberg is a graduate of Tulane University in New Orleans, from which he received both a bachelor’s degree in biology and his medical degree. Following medical school, he served his internship at Eastern Virginia Medical School in Norfolk, Virginia, where he also performed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation, ultimately becoming chief resident.

Following his training, Dr. Mehrberg became a member of the faculty at Eastern Virginia Medical School, where he served as medical director for several Norfolk-area rehabilitation and advanced care facilities

The Larson Pavilion welcomes Dr. Robert Mehrberg, MD as a contracted physiatrist.

treating numerous conditions including stroke, brain injury, spinal cord injury and musculoskeletal injuries. He also served as director of electrodiagnostic medicine for the department. He was eventually named residency program director and placed in charge of instructing medical residents on all aspects of physical medicine and rehabilitation. For his efforts, he was awarded academic teacher of the year within his department.

A board-certified physiatrist, he is cer-

Understanding Dementias Caregivers play an important role in the health and wellbeing of their loved ones. In this Caregiver Support Workshop, sponsored by the Legacy Foundation, learn how to better understand Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias as well as tips, tools and skills that will support and encourage you along the way.

Topics covered will include: • Understanding Alzheimer’s and other dementias • How to effectively communicate with a person who has Alzheimer’s • Understanding cognitive loss and how that affects behaviors • Learning to live in the Alzheimer’s reality and why it’s important • Tips for successful caregiving • How to prevent and respond to difficult behaviors • Tips for making dressing, bathing and mealtime easier • Making the home environment safe

tified in physical medicine and rehabilitation as well as electrodiagnostic medicine.

Also board-certified in pain medicine, Dr. Mehrberg is a member of the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the Association of Academic Physiatrists.

Throughout his medical career, Dr. Mehrberg has lectured, written or co-authored numerous articles, abstracts, presentations and publications concerned with the treatment and well-being of rehabilitation patients.

Dr. Mehrberg will provide routine services on a weekly basis for short term rehabilitative residents to diagnose and treat pain; restore maximum function lost through injury, illness or disabling conditions; treat the whole person, not just the problem area; and provide successful treatments without surgery.

“I am excited to be able to provide rehabilitation and pain management for residents recovering from illness or injuries in the Larsen Pavilion skilled nursing center, and I look forward to working closely with the already-established team,” said Dr. Mehrberg.

Please join Shell Point in welcoming Dr. Robert Mehrberg to The Larsen Pavilion!

Mark your calendar

CAREGIVER SUPPORT WORKSHOP Thursday, November 8 1 p.m.

The Village Church Presented by:

Eileen Poiley

MS Director of Education USF Health Byrd Alzheimer’s Center at the USF Health Neuroscience Institute

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Five Common Estate Planning Mistakes B Y J E F F C O R Y, C F P , C H F C , A E P , E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R O F T H E L E G A C Y F O U N D AT I O N

Has it been some time since you reviewed your estate planning documents to make sure everything is in place when the time comes?

Here are five common estate planning mistakes you should try to avoid.

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Not Having a Comprehensive Estate Plan

This is the most common estate planning mistake. However, with careful planning, you can make sure your personal, financial and healthcare matters are handled properly in case of incapacity or upon death.

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Forgetting To Update Your Will

During your lifetime, many changes can occur including births, marriages and divorces, deaths, changes in beneficiary and charitable interests, moving to another state, and altered financial circumstances.

It is important to update your will so that you can account for these changes.

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Choosing the Wrong Executor or Trustee

Sometimes people choose a spouse, child or sibling to serve as the executor or trustee of the estate. However, there may be someone else that can handle your estate when you are incapacitated, or at death, who is more knowledgeable and can impartially handle the extensive duties better.

Not Planning 4 for Incapacity and End-of-Life Medical Issues An effective estate plan also helps you prepare for unexpected or long-term inca-

pacity, as well as end-of-life medical issues.

Without proper planning you may face greater personal, family and financial consequences. A durable power of attorney, living will and designation of healthcare surrogate are documents that address these important circumstances.

Not Meeting with an Estate Planning Attorney

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Without a professional estate planning attorney, you may inadvertently create an improper estate plan. Whether your estate is simple or complex, consider meeting with an estate planning attorney to provide you peace of mind that your estate plan will accomplish all your goals and objectives when the time comes.

The Legacy Foundation provides a complimentary estate planning review service for Shell Point residents. If it has been some time since you have reviewed your estate plan, or if you have questions and concerns about whether your plans will accomplish your goals, contact Jeff Cory at the Legacy Foundation at (239) 466-8484. You may also learn how the Legacy Foundation serves residents with personal and professional fiduciary and estate planning services.

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Income Tax Planning 2018

Everything You Need to Know about the New Tax Law Changes Before the Year’s End Wednesday, October 24 • 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. • Grand Cypress Room/WDL

Learn the significant 2018 income tax changes that might affect you, during this Legacy presentation that is part of The Academy of Lifelong Learning’s fall semester.

Topics covered during the seminar will include: • Standard deductions versus itemizing deductions • Medical deductions for Shell Point Residents • It really does pay to be charitable!

• Estate tax law changes • Receive a complimentary 2018 Tax Pocket Guide Presented by: Michele M. Hoover, CPA Solomon & Hoover CPAs PLLC

Gold Classic 15th Annual

SHELL POINT OPEN GOLF TOURNAMENT

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 7 A.M. TO 2 P.M. THE CLUB AT SHELL POINT

Golfers are invited to participate in the 15th Annual Shell Point Open “Gold Classic” Golf Tournament.

Players will begin with breakfast at Breezeway Café, followed by play on Shell Point’s spectacular championship 18-hole course. A four-person scramble, this tournament will provide opportunities to win hole-in-one prizes. Giveaways, individual gift bags, lunch and snacks are included in the $150 player fee.

A portion of the tournament cost is tax-deductible.

The Gold Classic theme marks Shell Point’s 50th anniversary of caring for, serving and satisfying its residents. Proceeds from the golf tournament will benefit Connected Living Memory Support at Shell Point, a memory care program that is designed to serve seniors who are experiencing moderate to advanced memory loss, Alzheimer’s disease and other memory impairments.

Sign up today; this popular event is filling up quickly!

Contact the Legacy Foundation at (239) 466-8484 to place an individual reservation, or to register a team.

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Secure Your Financial Information B Y A N N A S M I T H , M A N A G I N G E X E C U T I V E O F F I N E M A R K N AT I O N A L B A N K & T R U S T

Falling victim to financial abuse can be stressful and scary. As the senior population continues to grow in the country, elder abuse will likely grow with it. Sadly, during hard economic times the prevalence of financial exploitation increases.

This type of crime is preventable and FineMark has compiled a list of ways to protect yourself.

• Never give your Social Security number, account numbers or other financial information over the phone unless you initiated the call.

Lock up your checkbook, account statements and other sensitive information when others will be in your home.

• Don’t open emails from unknown sources.

• Beware of any notice claiming you have won a lottery.

• Shred receipts, bank statements and unused credit card offers.

• Review your monthly accounts regularly for unauthorized charges.

• If a stranger is sending a payment to you, insist on a check for the exact amount. Never accept a check for more and wire the difference back.

• Report lost/stolen checks right away.

• Order copies of your credit report once a year and only use Equifax, Experian or Transunion to generate these reports.

• Do business with companies you know are reputable.

• Carefully choose trustworthy people to act as your agent in all estate planning matters.

• Never let someone pressure you into agreeing to loan terms before you’ve

had a chance to review them in writing with a trusted advisor.

• Report any unusual account inquiries you receive – whether by phone or email – to your bank, who will take measures to protect your account.

Call the FineMark office on The Island at (239) 461-5999, or stop by if you have any questions. We are always happy to help.

FineMark National Bank & Trust

SHRED EVENT WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 • 9 A.M. TO 10:30 A.M.

Bring any confidential files that you wish to discard to this bi-annual safe shredding event, sponsored by FineMark National Bank and Trust. Simply drive through The Village Church portocochere on Wednesday, October 31, between 9 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to participate.

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Menu Makeover Banyan Grille Debuts New Dishes

Beginning October 1, the Banyan Grille is pleased to introduce new lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch menus for fall. The updated menus feature a selection of appealing, seasonal choices that will have diners excited for their next meal in The Club at Shell Point.

You will find bacon-wrapped tenderloin, grouper Oscar, vegetarian mushroom gnocchi, lobster mac ‘n’ cheese and more – and that’s just dinner! Lunch includes savory options like the southwestern flank steak wrap, grouper tacos, smoked salmon avocado salad, and Maryland crab cakes.

“We love receiving resident feedback about Banyan Grille’s menu options,” said Kari Mathein, dining manager at The Club. “For example, we have worked hard to vary the price ranges of the entrees for each meal, including lower price points for great dishes that are packed with flavor – like our grouper tacos, vegetarian panini and burger wraps.”

Dinner prices range from $10 to $28, plus gratuity.

Reservations are recommended to secure your table in advance by calling (239) 225-2900.

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The updated menu at the Banyan Grille also includes new gluten-free options, such as grilled salmon and kale salad, vegan sliders, roasted lemon herb chicken, prime rib, grouper Oscar, bacon-wrapped pork tenderloin and more.

Banyan Grille Hours

Lunch • Monday through Saturday • 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Dinner • Friday and Saturday • 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Sunday Brunch • 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

LET’S GET TECHNICAL

Register Your Email Address with Shell Point As Shell Point continues to prioritize conservative environmental practices that reduce or eliminate waste, the organization is also investigating new opportunities to communicate urgent news and community updates with residents in a timely fashion via email correspondence.

In preparation for these future email communications, you are encouraged to register your email address with Shell Point. This contact information will be used to update your listing in the Shell Point

Resident Directory, which will never be shared by Shell Point with parties outside the community.

The process is easy; simply visit the Shell Point resident website at www.shellpoint.net/email and complete the four-question form. If you like, a photo may also be uploaded for inclusion in the Shell Point Resident Directory.

For questions or more information, please contact the Resident Support Services Administrative Assistant at (239) 454-2299.

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MARK YOUR CALENDAR

All aboard! The Gulf Coast Model Railroad re-opens November 5.

Residents conduct tours Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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GET READY FOR THE 2019 SHELL POINT GAMES

Calling all athletes and competitors!

Save the date for the 2019 Shell Point Games, a week of Olympic-inspired events slated for January 21 to 25. This community-wide program will be host to a week of activity and friendly competition. Daily events will include a variety of “sports� where you can earn a bronze, silver or gold medal for your accomplishment. There will be a court contest for most spirited banner, as well as opening and closing ceremonies to celebrate this exciting week. Mark your calendar now, and watch for more details to come soon.

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The Village Church Celebrates Shell Point’s 50th Anniversary B Y D O N P U L L E N , A S S O C I AT E PA S T O R , T H E V I L L A G E C H U R C H

2018 marks 50 years for Shell Point Retirement Community, and The Village Church has scheduled several events to be held during the last week of October to celebrate God’s faithfulness.

Golden Memories: A Walk Through the Decades Tuesday, October 23 Shell Point is hosting this special event in the Village Church Auditorium to provide residents the opportunity to see pictures and documents that chronicle Shell Point’s history by the decade from 1968 through 2018. Representatives from the C&MA headquarters in Colorado will also be on hand with a similar display depicting C&MA history as well. You can also share your own Shell Point story as you enjoy old-fashioned soda fountain refreshments! Find more information about this Shell Point event on page 9.

C&MA Livestream Global Prayer Service Wednesday, October 24, 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Scripture reminds that “every good and perfect gift is from God...” (James 1:17). From the beginning, prayer has played an important role as The Village Church asked God for the wisdom and resources that were needed as the community grew. Continuing to demonstrate that dependence on God, the Board of Directors of The C&MA denomination, who will be meeting at Shell Point, will lead an evening prayer service from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Church Auditorium that will be livestreamed around the world.

Honoring Those Who Have Served Friday, October 26, 12 p.m. at The Banyan Grille The C&MA has a remarkable history of spreading the gospel around the globe for the last 140 years. That history was only possible through the dedication and sacrifice of those called to full-time mission service. We will be honoring those who have served at a luncheon in the Banyan Grille at The Club at 12 p.m.

Men’s Breakfast with C&MA President John Stumbo Saturday, October 27, 8 a.m. at The Banyan Grille Imagine being at the peak of your career, firing on all cylinders, and having that all taken away from you unexpectedly. John experienced just that in his life, going from great success to total weakness. Men, you won’t want to miss the story of God’s amazing grace in John’s life. Breakfast will be served in the Banyan Grille at The Club at 8 a.m. Tickets are $10 each and will be available beginning Sunday, September 23.

Morning Worship Service with John Stumbo Sunday, October 28 The Village Church has always played a central role in the life of Shell Point. The Sunday worship services continue to be the centerpiece of that influence. At 10:15 a.m., The Village Church will gather to worship the Lord and celebrate God’s faithfulness to Shell Point. C&MA President John Stumbo will be the guest speaker.

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The Hope of Heaven

B Y R E V. A N D R E W H A W K I N S , P H . D . , S E N I O R P A S T O R , T H E V I L L A G E C H U R C H

I’ve been preoccupied by thoughts of heaven lately.

Please don’t worry. I feel fine. To my knowledge, I’m not in the throes of a terminal illness. Though one never knows the number of one’s days, I don’t have premonitions that mine are about to end.

And I haven’t lost touch with my earthly existence, either. I know of people who are “so heavenly minded that they are no earthly good.” I think my feet are firmly grounded on planet Earth. Although I will say that true heavenly-mindedness will ultimately do the most earthly good. True heavenly-mindedness means people have the mind of Christ. Those who have the mind of Christ always act in redemptive ways, blessing the earth in the process.

My preoccupations with heaven are the preoccupations of the pedagogue.

They are the occupational hazards of the teacher. The reason I have heaven on my mind is because I am teaching about heaven in some of The Village Church’s

Sunday evening services in October and November. I’m always preoccupied with what I am teaching.

I’m teaching on heaven because a lot of people around here are thinking about heaven. I get questions about heaven frequently. And it’s not surprising. People in our community are on the home stretch of life. The end is nearer than it’s ever been. The earthly existence carries increasing burdens. The bodies aren’t what they used to be. The losses mount up. We wonder, what’s on the other side.

Is there an “other side?”

In one way, it’s funny that people would ask me about heaven. After all, I’ve not been there! I’ve had no “out of body” experiences; no “died and came back to life” adventures. No books or movies about my other-worldly activities.

But I do know something about the Bible. And Jesus came from heaven. He does know about heaven. The other side is no mystery to him. And so, the Bible

WOODLANDS COMMONS Renovation Wins Design Award Last month, Shell Point’s interior design partner, Wegman Design Group, won a Grand Aurora Award for the recent Woodlands Commons renovation project.

Established in 1979, Aurora Awards are presented annually to outstanding builders, architects, developers, designers and other housing-related professionals. Featuring 68 categories, the Aurora Awards encompasses all facets of the residential, commercial and remodeling industries. From overall design to sustainability, the awards program offers categories for each participant in the construction industry.

Shell Point offers its congratulations to the entire team who contributed to the Woodlands Commons renovation project, which includes Wegman Design Group, RDJ Construction and Artefact Studio Architects.

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gives us great insight into what lies beyond death.

The message of heaven for believers is hope. As Peter put it,

According to his great mercy, He has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, who by God’s power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time.

(1 Peter 1:3–5; ESV) At The Village Church, we are building a community of forgiveness, purpose and hope in Jesus Christ. It’s our mission. Hope is an integral part of it. Perhaps it’s time for us all to be a bit more heavenly minded.

Think “Inside” the Box! OCTOBER 11 – NOVEMBER 11 With the holiday season quickly approaching, it’s time to start thinking about how you can fill a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child, hosted by The Village Church again this year.

A ministry of international relief organization Samaritan’s Purse, Operation Christmas Child collects gift-filled shoeboxes that have been stuffed with toys, school supplies and more. These gifts are delivered to children who have been affected by war, poverty, natural disasters, and other crises in third-world countries.

Since 1993, Samaritan’s Purse has partnered with local churches around the world to deliver 157 million Operation Christmas Child shoebox gifts to children in need in 160 countries. Each one – packed full of fun toys, school supplies, and hygiene items by a family or individual – is sent with a prayer that the child who receives it will experience God’s love through their simple gifts.

Last year, thanks to the support of Shell Point residents, The Village Church contributed 400 shoeboxes toward this effort that included handmade dolls, toy cars made by the Shell Point Wood Shop, and more than 300 bead kit projects created by Shell Point assisted living residents.

Are you ready to bless a child at Christmastime? Whether it’s a theme or a collection of miscellaneous items, you can brighten the faces of countless little boys and girls across the world!

cards, crayons, markers, compact notebooks, tape or scissors are all great things to consider.

Remember, many of the children receiving these gifts may have limited access to these products, making them very special treasures.

Fun Stuff. Toys are more than just fun and games for kids. Most toys provide some opportunity for children to learn and engage their senses or spark their imagination. For example, you could include an Etch-aSketch, building blocks or coloring book to inspire the future architects of the world.

Bare Necessities. Consider including personal care items like antibacterial wet wipes, socks, a hairbrush, a washcloth, or even water bottle container. These are all great gifts that can go a long way – especially for children living in underdeveloped areas of the world.

Cost: Please include a check of $9 per box. This donation is critical for Operation Christmas Child to collect, process, and ship shoebox gifts to more than 100 countries.

Personalize It. Another unique way to make your shoebox special is by adding a note addressed to the boy or girl receiving your gift. You can even add a photo of yourself or something you love!

Please note that the following items cannot be included: candy; toothpaste; gum; used or damaged items; war-related items such as toy guns, knives, or military figures; chocolate or food; seeds; fruit rolls or other fruit snacks; drink mixes (powdered or liquid); liquids or lotions; medications or vitamins; breakable items such as snow globes or glass containers; and aerosol cans.

Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes will be made available in The Village Church lobby beginning on Thursday, October 11.

Packed boxes should be returned to the church by Sunday, November 11.

If you have any questions, visit www. samaritanspurse.org/occ or call the Village Church office at (239) 454-2147.

Shell Point residents have lovingly handcrafted these toy dolls and wooden cars, which will be added to every single shoebox that is donated this year.

Creative Ideas Wow Factor. Start with a quality item that is sure to capture the child’s attention the instant he or she opens the box – perhaps an outfit, stuffed animal, doll or small musical instrument like a harmonica. In fact, the size of the shoebox was increased this year to accommodate medium-sized items, such as a deflated soccer ball and hand pump.

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Nature’s Notebook

BY STEVE MORTON, LANDSCAPE MANAGER

Tangled Up in Blue I rotated the Kodak Instamatic camera vertically while peering through the viewfinder aligning my subjects. My mother was statuesque as her happy, cornflower blue eyes smiled back at me. With blonde hair carefully swept into an Audrey Hepburn style high bun, she appeared even taller than usual. The long winter coat was midnight blue with a white mink collar.

She wore blue sapphire earrings that sparkled with a six-pointed star and a matching sapphire necklace surrounded by small diamonds. Her silvery blue dress appeared as if fashioned with the iridescent wings of butterflies. My mother emanated rays of starlight, overwhelming the tiny lens with her brilliance. I rubbed my right eye, then raised the camera again.

My father was an electrician by trade and rarely seen in clothing other than blue jeans.

But, tonight was the company Christmas party, and he donned his only tailored suit and cerulean silk tie. Standing over six feet tall, with olive skin and azure eyes, he was classically tall, dark and handsome.

The hi-fi was spinning an LP record; Johnny Mathis serenaded us with Blue Christmas. It was as if Prince Rainier and

Grace Kelly were posing together near our paisley cobalt sofa, and I was the paparazzi.

Pressing the button to take the photograph, the flashcube exploded into dazzling blue-hot light. As the brightness faded from my personal Kodak moment, I was transported from my pleasant, long past memory, back into the melancholy reality of today. On this date, 29 years ago, my mother passed from my world.

The emotions of color is a real thing.

Scientists tell us that colors have psychological properties. They assert there are four psychological primary colors – red, blue, yellow and green and these colors relate respectively to the body, the mind, the emotions, and the crucial balance between these three entities of the self. The effect of red on us is physical; it arouses us and increases our pulse rate.

Red can activate our passions and the “fight or flight” adrenaline hormones. However, blue is more cerebral and thus intellectually soothing. Strong blues stimulate clear thought and lighter, soft blues will calm the mind and aid concentration.

Blue is the rarest of all flower colors, seen in only 10 percent of the flowering plants of the world. On this particular day, the day of my despair since 1989, I was feeling blue

and yet paradoxically, I also needed blue. I wanted that calming and concentration that was promised by the lab coats.

At Shell Point, I know exactly where to find a blue flowering plant. Taking an introspective walk on the sidewalk at Serenity Cove, and stopping near the waterside deck, I found plumbago auriculata.

Native to South Africa, the plant grows in a rounded bush shape with long stems erupting from the central rosette. In some cases, the stems have been woven haphazardly together by the wind into a jumble of foliage and blue flowers. The leaves appear light green and those beautiful blue periwinkle flowers are borne on the ends of each stem.

Staring at the blue plumbago, I could feel the tangle of my emotions subsiding, clarity of thought soon returned. Perhaps the experts are correct, and colors actually are influencing our psychological state. If so, Shell Point is a giant therapy garden of color.

Purple orchids, yellow hibiscus, orange poinciana, and even blue plumbago.

With the enhanced mental capacity gained from blue, I smiled in contentment and made an instant, intellectual decision to send a dozen red roses to my wife!