Shell Point Life November 2018 by Shell Point Retirement Community

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Vol. 13 Issue 11

THANKFUL for Pavilion Auxiliary Volunteers

This is

Not A Drill Paratrooping Dentist Remembers Vietnam

“Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe.” –Hebrews 12:28

Come, Ye Thankful People, Come

From the newly renovated Island Salon to the updated Gulf Coast Model Railroad, there are plenty of blessings for Shell Point to celebrate during the Thanksgiving holiday this month. What are you thankful for?

Gathering in Gratitude Shell Point’s volunteer coordinator took the spirit of Thanksgiving to heart this month, reflecting on the dedicated, caring services provided by the 250 blue-smocked volunteers that comprise the Pavilion Auxiliary. Learn about the difference that each Auxiliary committee makes in the lives of Pavilion residents by turning to page 30.

Plenty to Do – Thankfully! Are you busy planning the final details of your Thanksgiving celebrations? There is a robust slate of holiday dining opportunities available within the community at Shell Point’s beautifully appointed restaurants. If you prefer to dine at home, a Family Feast carryout option makes hosting a gathering easy! Details may be found on page 3. Between the usual Happenings calendar of events on page 16, special Veterans Day festivities and the observance of Thanksgiving, there is certain to be plenty of excitement brewing around Shell Point this month. Make the most of it!

the Cover A dentist by trade, Jerry Murray (Oakmont) volunteered to serve in the Vietnam War with the Army Dental Corps. On page 4, you will find an account of his time overseas, which included training as a paratrooper, harrowing war zone experiences and handling unexpected medical procedures in the local villages. 2

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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, Robyn Church, Beth Crenshaw, Sharon Dobbins, Claude Emler, Jan Emrich, Ann Erickson, Maria Festa, Scott Graison, Janine Hammond, Andy Hawkins, Gabriella Kelly, Teri Kollath, David Pavey, Ginny Miller-Plaza, McKenzie Millis, Dotty Morrison, Steve Morton, Don Pullen, Emily Rose, Laura Slack, Kris Svetliak, Paul Tison, Monica Tison, Michelle Tompkins, Dottie Tronnes, Susan Uhleman, Matthew Whelan, 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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THANKSGIVING DAY DINING Thursday, November 22 Consider spending this warm, thankful occasion at one of the numerous dining venues at Shell Point.

Island Café

Palm Grill

7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Begin your holiday with a casual breakfast, where you will enjoy breakfast hot off the grill and a cup of gourmet coffee. All goods are baked right on the premises! If you prefer a light lunch rather than the traditional Thanksgiving Day feast, the Island Café will also offer freshly baked holiday pies for takeout during the holiday season. Call (239) 454-2286 to place an order.

Palm Grill Manager Tom Irwin, Chef Todd Glaesmer and the rest of the Palm Grill staff will serve fully waited Thanksgiving dinner in a smaller, formal atmosphere. The menu will include traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings, filet mignon, slow-roasted ham, or Florida grouper. Entrée prices range from $23 to $30. Save room for a piece of pumpkin or pecan pie, or choose from the dessert menu. Reservations are recommended at (239) 454-2059. Please note: The Blend will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

The Crystal Dining Room 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

The traditional Thanksgiving Day buffet in The Crystal Dining Room on The Island will feature hand-carved, golden-roasted turkey complemented by whipped potatoes, sage sausage, sundried cranberry stuffing, and roasted Brussel sprouts with garlic and bacon. The buffet will also include honey-glazed Virginia ham, roasted Atlantic salmon, and an array of freshly prepared salads that will include ambrosia, carrot and golden raisin salad as well as vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh mozzarella, and sweet basil. For dessert, choose from a decadent display of treats. Reservations are not required, however seating is based upon availability. The price of the buffet will be $30, plus 18 percent gratuity. The Crystal Dining Room may be reached at (239) 454-2199. Please note: The Crystal Dining Room will not be open for dinner on Thanksgiving. Please watch SPTV and the Weekly Reminder to confirm hours of operation following the completion of construction.

Banyan Grille 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. (Two Seatings)

You’ll find a buffet of Thanksgiving culinary delights at the Banyan Grille in The Club at Shell Point, along with beautiful views that overlook the Shell Point Golf Course. Residents will pay just $35, plus 18 percent gratuity, while the general public may dine for $42, plus tax and gratuity. Starter selections include a fruit and cheese display, cold water oysters on the half shell, shrimp cocktail, pineapple carrot raisin salad, red and golden beet salad, and more. For entrées, choose from carved tom turkey, Calvados Frenched chicken, sautéed domestic grouper with scallops, and bourbon-glazed carved ham. Entrées will be accompanied by a variety of vegetables, from roasted Brussel sprouts with baby carrots and whipped potatoes with gravy to sweet potatoes with candied pecans and green beans. You’ll also find a delecta-

ble display of desserts waiting to satisfy your sweet tooth at the meal’s end. Reservations are required by calling (239) 225-2900, or by visiting the Club concierge desk.

Order a Family Feast If you prefer to dine in the comfort of your own home, a complete holiday meal can be made ready for pick-up on Thanksgiving Day. Designed to serve four to six people, these can be purchased for $70 by calling The Crystal Dining Room at (239) 4542199. Orders must be placed by noon on Sunday, November 18. Each meal is fully cooked and ready to serve. Select from a whole roasted turkey or honey-baked ham. The turkey dinner includes stuffing, whipped potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, autumn vegetables, rolls and butter. The ham dinner selection comes with raisin sauce, candied sweet potatoes, autumn vegetables, rolls and butter. Pumpkin or apple pie will be included in your purchase. Pick-up will take place on Thanksgiving Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Social Center on The Island. Don’t forget to call (239) 454-2199 by Sunday, November 18, to reserve your Family Feast.

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A Lifetime

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In 1967, Jerry Murray (Oakmont) was 26 years old when he arrived in “the breathtaking and beautiful, noxious and odiferous” Southeast Asian jungles. There, Jerry cared for American and South Vietnamese troops and villagers, and parachuted out of planes when given the opportunity. After a two-year tour in the Army filled with harrowing encounters and uplifting rewards, the decorated veteran pursued a career that ultimately fulfilled his deepest passion: dentistry.

erry was born the fifth of six children – all boys except the youngest, a girl. Jerry’s father was a lead accountant who followed the Erie Railroad headquarters from Patterson, New Jersey, to Cleveland, Ohio, in the mid-1930s. Jerry was born there in 1941, and his father died of a heart attack when Jerry was 8 years old. “My mother had to go to work outside the home for the first time,” he recalled. Jerry played football at Saint Ignatius High School in Cleveland. There, football punted his dental career after he collided on the field with an opposing player. “He had a couple of his teeth lying on the ground, and I felt badly because I thought I caused it,” Jerry said. At his next dentist’s appointment, Jerry asked what could be done about knocked-out teeth leaving “two holes in the mouth” and his dentist thoughtfully pulled out a model and explained how the situation could be remedied.

The possibilities made Jerry think earnestly about a career in dentistry. Meanwhile, he graduated in 1959 with a four-year football scholarship to John Carroll University, a private Jesuit school, where he majored in biology and minored in chemistry. Already, Jerry had been inspired by his dentist’s compassion. “I wanted to be in dentistry because of the tremendously positive experiences I had as a child. It was a nurturing environment and I became not fearful of dentistry,” he said, noting that “Back in those days, dentistry could be quite uncomfortable for the patient.” High school seniors had already been meeting with the career counselor to focus on their future. During a first visit, the movie Jet Pilot, starring John Wayne as an Air Force colonel, had been popular, so Jerry mentioned becoming a fighter pilot. “He looked at my athletic record and school record, rolled his eyes, and said, ‘You’re not Continued next page

Jerry met an American artist while in Vietnam who had been sent there to document the war by LIFE magazine. He took photographs of day-to-day life and created paintings from the images. Jerry tracked down the artist and the originals now hang in his Oakmont home.

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mature enough to make a decision.’” On his next visit, after the football and dentist’s office incident, Jerry told the career counselor he wanted to become a dentist. “He laughed – that’s a big leap between a pilot and dentistry,” the career counselor said. At home, his mom chuckled off the notion, too. “That made me very determined. No one was going to talk me out of dentistry after that,” he said. “And I can’t imagine doing anything that brought me more personal pleasure.”

Funding the Dream The first hitch? Dental school tuition at Western Reserve University cost $4,000 a year. “At the time it seemed like a horrendous amount,” he said. Already planning to amass savings for dental school after high school graduation, Jerry began working as a furniture mover for a local agency of North American Van Lines, where one of his brothers worked in sales. It was busy in the summertime moving full households. “It was good exercise, so I didn’t have to do extra conditioning for football,” he said. “One thing you learn in life when you move furniture is you are going to work hard all your life. It was a strong impetus to stay in school.” During his sophomore, junior and senior years at college, and four years while at Western Reserve University School of Dentistry, Jerry lived in the home of a couple, helping to care for the husband. The man was an executive at the Cleveland Graphite Bronze Co., a specialty metal manufacturer with military and government contracts. He had been an officer in World War II and got around in an electric wheelchair; Jerry helped with daily living tasks in the evening in exchange for room and breakfast. He also maintained the lawns and grounds around the home. Jerry also worked in the school cafete6

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ria for meals, and moved furniture during weekends and summers. “It kept me busy and I saved money doing it. I was able to pay my own way through dental school,” he proudly said. Working for $2.75 an hour, it took a while to put together thousands of dollars, but he did. “I came out of college with a bit of a bank account, which served me well because there are no football scholarships in dental school,” said Jerry.

Jerry volunteered to be a paratrooper: “There is no greater joy on this earth – other than having a child – than jumping out of a perfectly good aircraft,” said Jerry.

Off to Vietnam It was no surprise for students in medical or dental school at that time to receive their draft notice their junior year. “It was ’67, and Vietnam was ‘going big-time.’ Anyone who could walk went into service,” Jerry said. Typically, students would apply for a “healing arts deferment” that showed they were students in good standing. Students signed the form, pledging to be available upon graduation. He was facing a two-year obligation in the U.S. Army Dental Corps. The miniscule print on the form “made you eligible for the draft until you were 55 years of age.” “I volunteered to go to Vietnam; I was curious about what was going on. I wanted to be part of it. I did not feel I was putting myself at unusual risk by going,” remembered Jerry, who knew about the trials and tribulations of war from an older brother who’d served in World War II. During the two and half months

between graduation and induction into the military, Jerry moved furniture and then went to Fort Sam in San Antonio, Texas for an eight-week training course. Mostly, it was classroom training – paperwork, uniform assignments, instruction in marching, priorities and military law – with five days of physical training. “If you were still alive, you graduated. I came out as a captain in the Army Dental Corps.” Jerry was assigned to Fort Dix, a basic training center in New Jersey. He helped new draftees with toothaches and the like, but it wasn’t fulfilling because, according to Jerry, “there was no concept of a patient relationship. You never saw the same patient twice. Our job was to put them back into training as soon as possible. It put you in the frame of mind of working on an assembly line.” So, he volunteered to go to Vietnam, even though “it was going hard and strong.” Jerry volunteered to be a paratrooper: He did the necessary six jumps with Special Forces in Vietnam required to get the parachute badge. He completed another 11 jumps while with the 173rd Airborne Brigade. “There is no greater joy on this earth – other than having a child – than jumping out of a perfectly good aircraft,” said Jerry.

War Zone Jerry didn’t press his parachuting skills into action; instead, he embraced his medical and dental support role in the 101st Airborne Division and 173rd Airborne Brigade during conflict. He first touched down in coastal Nha Trang, a former French colonial beach resort town with gracious villas and palmlined boulevards. Not yet assigned to a division, Jerry was billeted, receiving room and board, in a civilian home while working at an Army dental clinic where new troops were arriving for orientation. “It was hard to believe it was a war zone,” he recalled. But it was. Jerry had landed in what would, just eight days later, become part of the first Tet Offensive – a wave of attacks by the North Vietnamese and Viet Cong in

During his service, Jerry received two Bronze Stars for Service: one for rescuing a pilot from dangerous plane wreckage, and another for protecting a bunker of hunkered down American troops from enemy grenades. He also earned a Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry.

towns, cities and capitals in South Vietnam. When enemy soldiers began infiltrating Nha Trang, a mix of fate and ingenuity saved Jerry’s life. The wire spring on his screen door broke, leaving it open when he walked out, so he had “jerry-rigged” a rubberized urinary catheter as a closure replacement. “They’re flexible but not good when it comes to stretching. It would only open 12 to 14 inches, and I had to squeeze out.” A few days after the fix, a pair of the enemies crept up with a grenade late one night. They attempted to open the door and toss it in. “The door snapped shut. The grenade hit the screen and bounced back,” Jerry said. “My ears rang for three weeks. I wanted out of town. It was scary not knowing who were the good guys and the bad guys. I decided it would be a lot safer living with the troops because you knew who the good guys were.” In a matter of days, Jerry replaced a dentist at 101st Airborne Division headquarters at Camp Eagle Military Base, 250 miles away. Things were not quiet there, either. The camp became the subject of intense nighttime bombardments by the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese. “They got right up to our doorstep and the patient

tent was hit,” he said. In the smoke and confusion, Jerry was crawling away from the melting tent and toward a safety bunker to take cover when he saw the silhouette of two enemy soldiers kneeling down, preparing to drop grenades into a bunker where American troops were hunkered. In that intense, split-second moment, Jerry reached for his sidearm. “There was a decision to be made about who was going home,” he summarized the encounter that saved his comrades’ lives and later earned him a Bronze Star. Another time while with the 173rd Airborne, he and a physician on duty saw a plane crash-land on the airstrip 100 yards in the distance. The pilot was pinned in the wreckage, his legs badly hurt. Jerry and his buddy instinctually pulled him out. “A few minutes later, the plane started on fire. If we had not done something, the pilot would have burned,” Jerry said. Instead, the pilot was stabilized and transported to a hospital. “I didn’t think of fire being the first thing I had to worry about,” Jerry mused. The incident resulted in another Bronze Star. “It may come as bit of a surprise, con-

sidering medical and dental officers aren’t expected to engage in combat or firefight,” said Jerry. But clearly, there’s no safe place in a war zone, no matter your role. While making a medical visitation to an outlying fire base, Jerry and a physician set up their field office shortly after the area was sprayed with Agent Orange. The chemical defoliant was an herbicide used by the U.S. military to eliminate the agricultural crops, grass and forest cover of enemy forces, often around military installations. Decades after the war, it became clear that exposure to Agent Orange had longterm health effects, including cancer, birth defects and neurological problems, on the Vietnamese and servicemen. However, during the war, “No one thought twice about it. You’d wipe it off, and wash it off when you got a chance,” Jerry remembered. “No one had a concern other than it being stinky and it stung.” Eventually, Jerry became the chief dental officer of the 173rd Airborne Brigade. “It was a manageable dental practice, if you Continued next page Shell Point Life | November 2018

ogy, so it was very much in the limelight,” Jerry explained. In the 1980s and 1990s, he lectured at national meetings and conventions, and began doing dental implants – another new advancement in dentistry. He became an officer and president of his Rotary Club, earning the Paul Harris Award for Service, as well as the president of the Middlesex District Dental Society. During his career, he was elected to three honorary dental societies: The American College of Dentistry, The International College of Dentistry and The Pierre Fauchard Society.

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will,” he said. “There, we had none of that kind of excitement”—though it seems that there was never a lack of urgency. Jerry learned enough of the Vietnamese language to discuss basic dental problems and procedures with non-English speakers. In addition to dental care, he provided medical support, such as administering general anesthesia, intravenous fluids and oxygen, staunching wounds and the like, for procedures on American and South Vietnamese soldiers. Jerry also provided dental care to children in villages who had never experienced the luxury of anesthesia, and was repaid with tears of gratitude. “We treated them the way we treated our own,” he said. One of his happiest, indelible memories happened when a South Vietnamese interpreter’s wife went into labor. The baby was breech, so the medical officers massaged the woman and turned the fetus head-down for delivery. Then, two helicopters landed with wounded soldiers, so the medical officers left Jerry in charge. “Murray, you’re going to deliver this baby,” they told him, instructing him to perform an episiotomy. Shocked when he saw the top of the baby’s head, Jerry ran 50 feet to the dental tent for Novocain and anesthetized both sides of the birth canal. “The baby popped out; I caught it 18 inches outside the mother’s body. I actually caught a newborn baby,” he said in disbelief.

Drilling Into Dentistry While still in Vietnam, Jerry submitted his application to attend Boston University’s School of Graduate Dentistry. “I was enamored with the military and would have made a career of it,” he said, “but I still itched to practice dentistry.” Because he had no typewriter, Jerry filled out his application in longhand and submitted a photo of himself in camouflage to address his “current employment” sta8

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Jerry provided dental care to children in villages who had never experienced the luxury of anesthesia, and was repaid with tears of gratitude. “We treated them the way we treated our own,” he remembered. tus. Boston University (BU) only accepted applications from the top 25 percent of graduating dental students in the nation – and Jerry hit the mark. From 1969 to 1971, Jerry studied the emerging specialty of Periodontology at BU; there were only 17 students in this graduate program. For his clinical experience, Jerry worked in a professor’s private office as an assistant. Jerry liked the Boston area, and opened his own practice in Winchester, Massachusetts, in 1973. The trailblazing periodontist became a regular adjunct instructor at BU and visiting lecturer at Tufts University and Harvard University for many years. “It was cutting-edge – very few taught periodontol-

Family Man In 1991, he met his wife, Eunice. She had earned her master’s in nursing administration from Boston University, so they shared an alma mater. They were introduced by her dentist! They built a home in Heron’s Glen in North Fort Myers, splitting their time in Center Barnstead, New Hampshire. Jerry retired in 2003 and they moved to The Woodlands at Shell Point in 2015, where they have met many friends through golf, social events and civic engagement. Eunice is president of the Ladies’ Golf Association and chair of Oakmont’s social committee; Jerry serves as court representative. Both play golf, and try to play together every Sunday. “She wins that match more often than I do,” he said. Jerry remembers his life’s careers – furniture mover, student, active-duty military captain, prominent dentist and periodontist – with contentment. Each was fulfilling in its own way, and he remembers vivid details that makes their retelling interesting and inspiring. For instance: Did Jerry ever catch up with the football opponent who partially inspired him into dentistry? Yes, during a city-wide, all-stars championship at the end of his senior high school year. They ran into each other, standing five feet apart. “I reached my hand and we shook hands. He smiled. He had nice new teeth,” Jerry remembered with a smile. n

It’s Time to Hit the Books Get Schooled in Music, International Affairs, Astronomy 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

Coffee with a Neighbor

Paul Yacovitch, Director of Facility Operations, takes us through his early Army and career years in Coffee with a Neighbor on November 6.

Paul Yacovitch, Director of Facility Operations at Shell Point, is the neighbor who will speak in November. On Tuesday, November 6, he will share his Combat Aviation Tour in Vietnam (CWN03), taking us from when he was a 21-year-old Army aviator fresh out of flight school through to his time as professor of military science at Washington State University when he was asked to prepare “a soldier’s perspective of the war” for his history professor. Hear Paul’s story, which is part of the story of this great nation, as Veterans Day approaches and affirms the debt of gratitude that Americans owe to its service men and women.

For the Love of Learning On Thursday, November 1, The Academy will welcome Dan Perkins, author, nationally syndicated radio and TV talk show host, current events commentator, and philanthropist. Dan will review his breakthrough book, Dan Perkins tackles tough topics during Why Can’t Grammy Remember Me? on November 1.

written for children, parents and grandparents on the important subject of dementia, or what is commonly referred to as memory loss: Why Can’t Grammy Remember Me? (FLL26). He will discuss why he wrote this book, what’s in it and how it can be a resource for many. Seth Mendell (Tellidora) will continue his six-session course on Russia Under the Tsars on Monday, November 5, with Session Four: Alexander I, Napoleon, Nicholas I. On Monday, November 12, he will bring

Session Five: Alexander II The Tsar Liberator. The series on Russia Under the Tsars will wrap up on Monday, November 19, with Session Six: Nicholas II and The Russian Revolution. Dr. Thomas Cimarusti, associate professor of musicology at the Bower School of Music at Florida Gulf Coast University (FGCU) will give Academy attendees three opportunities to explore how music history, music and art have been often intertwined in ways that have created some of the greatest masterpieces in Western Music. On Tuesday, November 6, he will bring Music and Art – Session One: Impressionism (FLL28). Session Two: Expressionism (FLL32) will follow on Tuesday, November 13. Session Three: Minimalism (FLL36) rounds out the offerings on Tuesday, November 20. Susan Willoughby will begin another four Wednesday series of Intermediate Bridge (FLL29) on November 7. Bridge players who want to brush up on their technique will enjoy this opportunity to play with instruction (and neighbors!). Continued next page

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THE ACADEMY OF LIFELONG LEARNING PRESENTS

Lunch & Learn: The Story of Thanksgiving

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Turn back time during a historic look at The Story of Thanksgiving with Professor Adrian Kerr on November 17. This Lunch and Learn program will take place over a special holiday meal, prepared by The Club at Shell Point’s executive chef.

The Academy will celebrate Thanks- Attendees will also enjoy a special holiday On Monday, November 12, The Academy will welcome back the Captiva giving on Saturday, November 17, with this menu luncheon, prepared by Chef John Island Historical Society to continue a semester’s Lunch & Learn: The Story of Horner of The Club at Shell Point. Humanity has gazed into the night sky focus on their series of Captiva Memories Thanksgiving (FLL34). Professor Adrian with Volume IV: Artists and Authors Kerr will help the audience get in the spirit for thousands of years, wondering at the (FLL30). This time, Tom Libonate, their of the holiday as he reviews the experiences complex movement of the nearby planets of the early English colonists who settled in and the moon. On Tuesday, November 20, chairman, will be the presenter. Jay Kelly Wright (The Estuary) will North America in the seventeenth century. Professor Adrian Kerr will lead an investigation of some of the most important provide a most timely look at the milestones in mankind’s discovery of Supreme Court on Wednesday, what drives the “starry, starry night.” November 14, with U.S. Supreme He will present The Majestic Court Vacancies: Is What You See Clockwork: How We Discovered in a Nominee What You Get in a Our Solar System (FLL37). Supreme Court Justice? (FLL33). American Folk Music (FLL38) As a former law clerk to two fedpresented by Chuck Fuechsel eral judges, including former (Parkwood), Terry Schilling Supreme Court Justice William (Rosemont) and Pamela Simon will Douglas, Jay Kelly Wright’s perexamine the origins of American spective will be extremely helpfolk music, which began with ful in understanding not only English folk music and was brought some background, but also some to this country by immigrants. It enlightenment on current quesIs What You See in a Nominee What You Get in a became the root stock from which tions surrounding the selection of a replacement for swing voter Justice Supreme Court Justice? Find out with the experienced American folk music evolved. This Jay Kelly Wright (The Estuary) on November 14. course, held Tuesday, November 27, Anthony Kennedy. 10

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of Lifelong Learning

est in vegetable production, and the fifth largest in cattle. Attendees will tour, then have a chance to sample some wares at the luncheon. There will also be fresh Florida orange juice breaks at stops along the way.

At S he l l Poi nt Penny Modrich (Nautilus) will continue her instruction with Apple iPad: Dictation/Siri (T308) on Wednesday, November 14; with Apple iPad: Printing (T309) on Wednesday, November 21; and with Apple iPad: Shortcuts, Tips & Tricks (T310) on Wednesday, November 28. Larry Brock (Eagles Preserve) will welcome all residents with Android products to join him for his Intro to Android Smartphones and Tablets (T314) on three Fridays: November 2, 9 and 16. He will discuss the products from Samsung, Google, LG and others from basic operation of buttons and touchscreens to apps.

Technology

Stay Tuned

Walk-In Computer Clinics (TC01) will continue weekday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon, with instructors Floyd Jamison (Parkwood), Al Kaplan (Oakmont), Jim Plummer (Parkwood) and Dean Traxler (Rosemont). Google/Android: Free Walk-In Clinic (TC02) will continue every Monday this semester with instructor Patty Waters (Palm Acres) and Larry Brock (Eagles Preserve). Apple iPad, iPhone & MAC: Free Walk-In Clinic (TC03) will continue each Saturday this semester with instructor Penny Modrich (Nautilus) and a group of dedicated volunteers.

More information for each presentation, including any fees, will be found in your Academy brochure. Please be sure to also review the Weekly Reminder, resident website at 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 or cancellations. Registration takes place at any of the community’s 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. See you in class!

Learn about the origins of America folk music during an informal discussion on November 27.

will not be a PowerPoint lecture; rather, it will take the form of an informal discussion of the styles and history behind traditional music with live performance of more than a dozen folk ballads from the English and American folk music literature. Attendees will sample music put to purposes other than pure entertainment – with a few songs of protest, parody and politics of the last century. The course will also touch on some uniquely American genres, including country and blues, and see how the latter evolved to become modern rock music. Ray Boyce (Rosemont) will continue enriching your experience of Shakespeare in a focused look at Romeo and Juliet (FLL39) on Tuesday, November 27, with Part One, a special presentation of a filmed performance of Romeo & Juliet at the Globe Theater in London, England. On Wednesday, November 28, Ray will follow up with Part Two, a lecture on Romeo & Juliet, one of Shakespeare’s greatest plays.

Academy On The Go

Grow your knowledge of Florida’s agriculture industry during a Hendry County City Farm Tour and Luncheon on November 15.

Hendry County City Farm Tour & Luncheon (OTG06) on Thursday, November 15, will give you a good look at various stops around the county where you can get a close-up look at some of the most efficient farmers in the world. Hendry County is one of the largest agricultural counties in the state and is the largest producer of oranges in Florida (with more than 75,000 acres of groves), the second largest producer of sugar cane, the third largShell Point Life | November 2018

Rain or Shine

Shell Point Residents Are Pedaling Their Way to Healthy and Fit! 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

Have you tried the latest fitness class at Shell Point yet? Maybe you’ve heard a neighbor rave about this new class and it’s peaked your curiosity? A new addition was added to the wellness programming over the summer, Indoor Cycle, and it has become a popular group exercise class among residents of various fitness levels looking to challenge their cardiovascular system while having fun at the same time. Indoor cycling came on the fitness circuit in the late 1980s and can be found on fitness schedules at gyms and wellness centers all over the world. It’s actually a group exercise class which consists of several stationary bikes positioned together, with the instructor’s bike in front leading the class. Participants, also referred to as riders, take part in simulated “rides” of hills and flats while speed and resistance is increased or decreased by the rider. It has become a favorite way to exercise for many people due to the convenience of allowing participants to get a great cycling workout inside, rain or shine. Indoor cycling has grown in popularity over the past two decades due to its ability to accommodate all ages and provide an effective workout for seasoned and beginner exercisers alike. In addition to the wide variety and more than 35 group fitness classes on Shell Point’s current weekly schedule, Indoor Cycle has been added as a specialty class by the suggestion and encouragement of Phyllis Sharp (Lakewood). Phyllis has been taking classes at a local studio for almost two years. “I have found that indoor cycling classes have helped me with strength, cardio and balance. I take three classes each week,” said Phyllis. As an avid cycler, she was very eager to take a cycle class right here at Shell Point but found there was one thing missing: the bikes! Because she and her friends enjoyed 12

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Try a new specialty class:

Indoor Cycle

“I have found that indoor cycling classes have helped me with strength, cardio and balance. I take three classes each week.” –Phyllis Sharp (Lakewood)

this class and experienced its many health benefits, Shell Point acquired seven bikes that were graciously donated from the Sharp Family Foundation by Phyllis and her husband, Bart. Thanks to the Sharp Family Foundation’s generous gift, Shell Point residents can enjoy getting in tip-top shape by attending Indoor Cycle classes, which take place in the Oak Room at The Woodlands, Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. So far, classes have been successful and there are always brand new participants showing up to join. “I have only taken six classes so far and I can already feel my legs getting stronger, my metabolism must be increasing since I’ve lost two pounds!” shared Pat Fluno (Nautilus). Certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor Ingrid Oliver conducts

the class and welcomes seasoned riders and encourages anyone who may be interested to just give it a try. “If someone has never taken this type of class before, I recommend they arrive early to get assistance setting up the bike properly in order to have the safest and most comfortable experience possible. I always promote safety and proper technique during every class,” stated Ingrid. It’s important to note that the rider is the one increasing the speed and resistance, while Ingrid will remind everyone that they should cycle at their own pace. “Ingrid gives you guidelines and leads the class, but you are in control. If you can get on and off a bike, you can do this,” said Pat. If you’re looking to add a new and exciting class that will amp up your fitness routine, be sure to get in touch with Ingrid Oliver at Ingridwct@hotmail.com to sign up or to receive more information.

LifeQuest Discussion Group Physical Dimension

Living a Healthy Lifestyle

Reducing Dementia Risk by Controlling Diabetes Saturday, November 17 at 10 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Presented by: Christine Gulotta, Director of Connected Living at Shell Point

There are many reasons to keep your blood sugar under control; protecting your arteries and nerves are just a couple of them. Another is reducing the risk of dementia. Diabetes and pre-diabetic states have consistently been shown to be risk factors for cognitive decline, mild cognitive impairment and dementia. Simple lifestyle changes can help avoid diabetes and cut the risk. Attend this LifeQuest Discussion Group and learn about the association between diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease.

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B Y B E T H C R E N S H A W, R E S O R T S E R V I C E S M A N A G E R

Shell Point is located on some of the best fishing waters in Florida. On any given day, you will find Fort Myers locals and visitors casting a line in hopes of reeling in a redfish, snook, snapper, or sea trout. Resort Services has joined forces with one of Southwest Florida’s premier fishing captains to give Shell Point residents convenient access to a fun-filled day enjoying one of the most popular recreational activities in the United States. Captain Brian Lynch offers a fishing charter excursion that provides residents, their family and their guests a wonderful opportunity to enjoy a full-day or a half-day fishing trip on the water. Captain Brian Lynch has been fishing local waters for over forty years and has been providing inshore, near shore, and

backcountry fishing trips for more than half that time. All charters will hunt for fish aboard a 20-foot Lake and Bay boat, fitted with a Bimini top for shade and comfort. Captain Brian’s boat can accommodate up to three people and has plenty of room to move around and fish. The boat is fitted with a trolling motor and anchoring system to give you excellent access to the shallow waters where your target fish feed. Captain Brian will supply all

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the gear and bait you will need for your trip, as well as all fishing licenses. All fishing trips depart conveniently from the Marina docks at Shell Point. On board, you will find seating, as well as an ice box stocked with cold water for you to enjoy throughout your trip. Shell Point Dining Services can make sure you don’t go hungry by preparing a cooler of lunches for your excursion, but these lunches are only available by advance request. The holidays are fast approaching and a fishing trip makes a fun and unique gift for a first-time angler, or the experienced fisherman. Captain Brian also offers shelling, beach walk and dolphin tours! For more information about fishing charters, please call any of Shell Point’s three concierge desks. Shell Point Life | November 2018

A SMALL TRIBUTE FOR VETERANS DAY

BY L AU R A S L AC K , D I R E C TO R O F R E S I D E N T L I F E

In honor of U.S. prisoners of war and those missing in action (POW/MIA), you may notice a table, set for one but not occupied, placed outside the Palm Grill at the Woodlands Commons, and another in The Club at Shell Point. This tribute will be set up during the weekend of Veterans Day, which is observed on Sunday, November 11. The tradition of setting a separate table in honor of our POW/MIA comrades has been in place since the end of the Vietnam War. The manner in which this table is decorated is full of meaningful symbols to help us remember our brothers and sisters in arms.

SETTING THE TABLE The POW/MIA, or “missing man,” table is smaller than the others, symbolizing the frailty of one prisoner alone against his or her oppressors. This table is separate from the others, and is set for one. The white tablecloth draped over the table represents the purity of their response to this country’s call to arms. The empty chair depicts an unknown face, representing no specific soldier, sailor, pilot, or marine, but rather all who 14

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are not here. The table itself is round to show that our concern for them is never ending. The Bible represents faith in a higher power and the pledge to this country, founded as one nation under God. The black napkin stands for the emptiness these missing warriors have left in the hearts of their families and friends. A single red rose in the vase signifies the blood that many have shed in sacrifice to ensure the freedoms of our beloved United States of America. This rose also reminds us of the families and friends of our missing comrades who keep the faith, while awaiting their loved one’s return. A yellow ribbon on the vase represents the yellow ribbons worn on the lapels of the thousands who demand with unyielding determination a proper accounting of our comrades who are not here. The slices of lemon on the plate remind us of their bitter fate. The salt upon the plate represent the tears of their families. The glass, turned upside down,

reminds us that our distinguished comrades cannot be with us to join in the festivities of the evening. A candle is reminiscent of the light of hope that lives in Americans’ hearts, intended to illuminate their way home, away from their captors, to the open arms of a grateful nation. As you pause by this memorial, please remember that the strength of those who fight for our country often rests in the traditions that we uphold today.

The honorary lighting of a memorial candle at a POW/MIA table.

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Kicks Off This Month! CO N C ERTS & CONVERSAT ION SE R IE S

PE R FOR M IN G A RTS S E R I E S

David Crohan, Pianist Tuesday, November 6, at 7 p.m. Grand Cypress Room at The Woodlands One of the most versatile pianists performing today, David Crohan crosses the traditional boundaries between classical and jazz music with an ease and sophistication that is the envy of many of his colleagues. His performances have aroused admiration all over the United States in audiences which have included such distinguished people as President Bill and Hillary Clinton, Walter Cronkite, Lady Bird Johnson, James Taylor, Carly Simon, Billy Joel and many others. In 1990, he was privileged to entertain Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy on the occasion of her 100th birthday. David Crohan will perform a wide variety of music from Beethoven to the Beatles, and from show tunes to Chopin. He will also take requests from the audience!

“David Crohan is a superb pianist – a true genius.” –Walter Cronkite

The Golden Years of Broadway

BROADWAY POPS Thursday, November 15, at 7 p.m. The Village Church From 1943 to 1959, Broadway musicals were in their golden age, with Rodgers and Hammerstein paving the way with Oklahoma, South Pacific, The King & I and The Sound of Music. Others, like Lerner and Loewe, Berlin, the brothers Gershwin, and Cole Porter set the standard for the American Musical Theatre. MGM also turned many of these great musicals into classic films. The songs from these shows became popular hits of the time and endure today in the catalog of the Great American Songbook. You will love this special night, which will pay homage to The Golden Age of Broadway with artists Jennifer Hope Wills, Sean MacLaughlin, Rob Gallagher and Ryan Shirar.

TICKETS AND PRICING ARE AVAILABLE BY CALLING THE BOX OFFICE AT (239) 454-2067. Shell Point Life | November 2018

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November 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.

LET THE SHOWS BEGIN! OFF BROADWAY PALM THEATRE: 42ND STREET THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 10:30 A.M. THE ISLAND 10:40 A.M. WOODLANDS 10:50 A.M. EAGLES PRESERVE/THE ESTUARY 4:30 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $70 PER PERSON (LUNCH INCLUDED) LOCATION: FORT MYERS Aspiring chorus girl Peggy Sawyer heads to New York City and quickly lands her first big gig in the ensemble of a glitzy new Broadway show. Just before opening night, the show’s leading lady breaks her ankle. Will Peggy have the chance to step in and become a star? 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.

BEST FRIENDS APPROACH TO ACTIVITIES THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 2 P.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL Each person has a basic need to be engaged by things that are meaningful to them. According to the “Best

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Friends Approach to Dementia Care,” part of Shell Point’s Connected Living memory support program, activities are all about being together – whether planned or spontaneous, group or one-on-one. The goal is to help support a higher quality of life. Learn more about the art of activities during this presentation.

COMMUNITY THRIFT STORE SALE 40% OFF ALL FURNITURE ITEMS THROUGH NOVEMBER 30 9 A.M. TO 4 P.M. Save 40 percent on all furniture at Community Thrift Store during the month of November! Stop in early to secure a great deal on items for your home. The thrift store is open Tuesday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and is located in Miner’s Plaza at 15501 Old McGregor Blvd., Suite 2, in Fort Myers. For more information, contact Community Thrift Store at (239) 225-6529.

FARMERS MARKET FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2, 9, 16 & 30 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,

Wellness Connection

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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.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 & SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 9 A.M. TO 2 P.M. THE VILLAGE CHURCH/IS

MEET AND GREET WITH A PICKLEBALL PRO FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 10 A.M. WOODLANDS BOARDWALK/WDL Calling all residents interested in expanding their knowledge in the sport or anyone interested in learning more about pickleball. This is your chance! Come out to the Woodlands Boardwalk to meet pickleball professional, Rick Colling. This is a great opportunity to meet fellow neighbors and hear more about the future of pickleball at Shell Point.

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BEACH DAY AT CAYO COSTA & LUNCH AT 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

ARTIST & ARTISANS HOLIDAY BAZAAR

All year long, talented Shell Point residents put their time and talents into creating items for sale that run the gamut from textile and paper to wood and ceramic – as well as specialty Christmas decorations and holiday cards. Purchase a quality, handmade gift for family and friends (and yourself!) with cash or check when you stop by the Holiday Bazaar. Grab a refreshing treat from Love Boat Ice Cream on your way out, but bring extra moula for this cashonly vendor.

Walking required

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.

WATER’S EDGE: KEVIN LAURENCE MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 5 P.M. WOODLANDS BOARDWALK/WDL Kevin Laurence is an award-winning pianist and vocalist with many years of experience performing for weddings, corporate events, birthday parties and anniversaries. Kevin has also developed a strong social media presence, including a rapidly growing YouTube channel with more than three million views. His internet popularity recently landed him a guest appearance on The Martha Stewart Show. A fried chicken Southern Buffet will be available for $12.

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SHELL POINT ORCHID HOUSE OPEN HOUSE

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 9:30 A.M. UNTIL NOON SHELL POINT ORCHID HOUSE/IS

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 10:15 A.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS Falls are a leading cause of injury and death; yet, they are not a normal part of aging. In fact, falls are often a symptom of something else occurring. This presentation, led by an analyst from Lee Health’s Trauma Center, Mark Tesoro, MA, focuses on the many aspects, small and large, that can be done to drastically reduce chances of falling. Learn how to prevent falls, from purchasing the right kind of shoe to reducing medication side effects.

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LIVING WELL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 1:15 P.M. OSPREY ROOM/IS Whether you’re a health and fitness enthusiast or just beginning your wellness journey, you’re welcome to attend. Led by Wellness Manager Michelle Tompkins, the goal of Living Well is to encourage discussion on topics such as exercise, healthy eating and recipes, and general wellness. Residents will share their own input and ideas to create an active discussion. Every month differs, but everyone will leave with a better understanding of how wellness plays a role in their daily life.

Orchid House volunteers are proud to invite you to the unveiling of the newly remodeled Orchid House, conduct tours and answer questions. Coffee, tea and breakfast goodies will be served al fresco under the trees at the adjacent Island Park. Door prize drawings will be held every half hour. Transportation from the bus stop at The Village Church will run every 15 minutes to take you to the Orchid House, starting at 9:30 a.m. For additional information, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Dottie Tronnes at (239) 454-2290 or dottietronnes@shellpoint.org.

STEP WISELEE

BAGEL FACTORY TOUR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 9 A.M. THE ISLAND 9:10 A.M. THE WOODLANDS 9:20 A.M. EAGLES PRESERVE/THE ESTUARY 12:30 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $4 PER PERSON (BAGELS ON YOUR OWN) LOCATION: FORT MYERS Ever since The Bagel Factory opened in 1995, they have made their bagels the old fashioned way. The bagels are kettle boiled, placed on burlap-covered redwood boards, “flipped” onto a tray, and baked to perfection. This method gives the bagels that perfect, thin, crusty shine. Visit the Bagel Factory and tour this mom-and-pop operation; come hungry and enjoy freshly-baked bagels at the restaurant. You’ll find 27 bagel flavors and a delicious variety of cream cheeses.

LARSEN PAVILION AUXILIARY OPEN HOUSE

Kelly Glewa, executive director of the Southwest Florida American Heart Association (AHA) will discuss heart disease and how to cope as a survivor, family member and caregiver. Those attending will learn about how the AHA Support Network can provide useful tools for those impacted by heart disease.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 10 A.M. UNTIL NOON LARSEN PAVILION/IS Come see what many of your friends and neighbors do at the Larsen Pavilion when they don their blue jackets and serve. Coffee, tea and breakfast goodies will be served in the Auxiliary room and tours will be conducted by Auxiliary members themselves. For additional information, please contact Volunteer Coordinator Dottie Tronnes at (239) 454-2290 or dottietronnes@shellpoint.org.

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 10:30 A.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 10:15 A.M. HOSPITALITY ROOM AT THE VILLAGE CHURCH Shell Point Genealogical Society is proud to announce that Kathleen Callanan, genetic genealogy consultant, will be the speaker at its next meeting. Kathleen will talk about various aspects of DNA testing, which includes discussion about types of different tests available, pricing and what to expect to learn about your ancestry. Please contact Fran Allison (Junonia) at (239) 466-1482 or fallison65@gmail. com to sign up. Space is limited.

THE ART OF DANCE, PART II: JAZZ AND CONTEMPORARY DANCE

Former professional dancer and Shell Point Fitness Supervisor Anna Valle will lead this artistic and educational presentation. Become inspired and moved as you learn about the art and history of dance from the late 1800s to present day. Earlier in the year, Part I focused on Classical Ballet and, as promised, Part II will highlight the development of jazz and contemporary dance. This presentation will intrigue anyone interested in the arts and who enjoys dancing, no matter the style!

GENETIC GENEALOGY CONSULTANT

ISINGS TRAVEL PROGRAM EPIC JOURNEY PRESENTATION FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 10:30 A.M. NEW TRIPS OVERVIEW – THE COVE/EST 12:30 P.M. THANKSGIVING CRUISE ORIENTATION – SOCIAL CENTER/IS 1:30 P.M. NEW TRIPS OVERVIEW – SOCIAL CENTER/IS 3:30 P.M. NEW TRIPS OVERVIEW – GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL

LOVE YOUR HEART

Jeanne Veldman, the Cruise Manager from Isings Travel, invites you to view the upcoming cruises and trips from all around the world being offered to Shell Point residents. There will be a presentation at each neighborhood to make it convenient for you to attend. You never know where the road may lead you! No sign-up is required for these events.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9 10 A.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS It’s important to build a healthy lifestyle for ourselves, our family and community. This program will highlight and encourage the benefits of making heart-healthy choices.

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SHELL POINT WALKING CLUB: LOVERS KEY STATE PARK

musical excellence and are dedicated to the performance of significant choral works. It is a concert of dance music, including the Brahms Liebeslieder Waltzes performed by the Mastersingers Chamber Chorus and accompanied by piano four-hands and a troupe of professional dancers, held at the Sanibel Community Church.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 8 A.M. CENTER COURT/WDL If you enjoy walking, meeting new people and traveling to interesting local destinations, the Shell Point Walking Club is for you! Join the group on either a three- or fivemile walk at Lovers Key State Park on Fort Myers Beach. The park is famous for its pristine, sandy beach, set on a 1,600-acre barrier island. Sign-up is required by calling Jerry Bishop (Eagles Preserve). Both trails are geared for fit, active and experienced walkers.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 2 P.M. & 7 P.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL

MASTERSINGERS PERFORMANCE: SHALL WE DANCE SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 1:15 P.M. THE ISLAND 1:25 P.M. THE WOODLANDS 1:35 P.M. EAGLES PRESERVE/THE ESTUARY 5 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $4 PER PERSON LOCATION: SANIBEL ISLAND Don’t miss this incredible concert! The Mastersingers are a select ensemble of singers who enjoy a reputation of

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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 12 10 A.M. THE VILLAGE CHURCH/IS Eric McElvenny deployed three times as a Marine. On his final tour, he stepped on an IED and his right leg was amputated below the knee, a life-changing outcome. Faced with physical challenges and an uncertain future, Eric made a promise to himself to run an Ironman Triathlon. On his journey from hospital bed to finish line, he realized that the challenge and adversity he faced and the techniques he used could inspire others. Don’t miss this inspiring veteran’s story of patriotism, courage and perseverance.

SATURDAY AT THE MOVIES: THE KING’S CHOICE (2017)

The King’s Choice is based on the true story about three dramatic days in April 1940, where the King of Norway is presented with an unimaginable ultimatum from the German armed forces: surrender or die. With Nazi soldiers hunting for them, the Royal Family is forced to flee the capital.

VETERANS DAY WITH ERIC MCELVENNY

CORE AND MORE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 10:30 A.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS Fitness Supervisor Anna Valle and Fitness Coordinator Silvia Villanueva will help you become more aware of the core muscles and how they support the spine. The main focus will be on promoting excellent posture, building abdominal stability and strength as well as learning exercises you can incorporate into your daily routine. Concentrate on correct movement and core activation so that each time you exercise, you’ll get the most benefit. Come in comfortable clothing, ready to move.

DRIVE-IN MOVIE & DINNER: SECONDHAND LIONS (2003)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 4:30 P.M. DINNER 6:15 P.M. MOVIE DRIVING RANGE/THE CLUB

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 10 A.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS November is Lung Cancer Awareness month. It is vital to become more aware of this disease and how it is detected and prevented. Led by Lee Health Oncology Nurse Navigator Veena Sharma, this presentation will include an overview and statistics on the disease as well as different screening options available. Take a proactive stance and become more aware of the signs, symptoms and how early detection can make a difference.

Shell Point’s first golf cart “Drive-In” movie is coming soon! Limited seating is available for those who do not wish to bring a golf cart. If you do arrive in a golf cart, Shell Point staff will guide you on where to park to have the best view. Popcorn, soda and snacks will be available for cash purchase. The Banyan Grille team will have a $15 dinner buffet available for purchase to enjoy before heading out to the movies which includes items such as Banyan burgers, chicken bites, sausage and peppers, salads and desserts. Everyone is welcome and purchase of a dinner is not required to watch the movie.

LUNG CANCER PREVENTION AND EARLY DETECTION

COMPUTER CLUB MEETING: MAINTAINING YOUR COMPUTER

CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AT GULF COAST TOWN CENTER

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 2:15 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 14 8:30 A.M. THE ISLAND 8:40 A.M. THE WOODLANDS 8:50 A.M. EAGLES PRESERVE/THE ESTUARY 4 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $4 PER PERSON (LUNCH ON YOUR OWN) LOCATION: FORT MYERS

Computer Medics will describe what it takes to properly maintain your computer to keep it running in optimal condition. Like a car, it requires regular maintenance to run smoothly and efficiently. Some things can be done on your own on a regular basis like removing dust or updating Windows. Other items may need to be looked at by a trained technician. Questions will be taken throughout the class with a discussion at the end.

It’s time to get a jump on your Christmas shopping with a trip to Gulf Coast Town Center. There is a huge selection of shopping venues, including Belk, JCPenney, Best Buy, Bass Pro Shops, and many more to make checking off your shopping list a breeze. Choose from many excellent restaurant options for lunch during this day-long shopping excursion.

SECONDHAND LIONS

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ALLERGIC RHINITIS: NOTHING TO SNEEZE ABOUT!

Retired Air Force Lt. Col. Kelly McJoynt will answer these questions. He currently serves as the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) operations squadron leader for new space launch entrants such as SpaceX. Kelly communicates with the rockets, deploys satellites, and advises government commanders during nearly every space launch. Kelly will regale us with stories and answer your burning questions. Don’t miss it!

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 1 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS What are allergies? Do you know how to distinguish between a common cold and seasonal allergies? Living in Southwest Florida, many people experience a variety of symptoms throughout different times of the year which can include sneezing, coughing or asthmatic breathing. This educational program presented by Dr. Charles Klucka, DO, will ensure you leave with a better understanding of allergies, including terms related to nasal and ocular allergies, what constitutes and causes an allergy, treatment options and more.

In this presentation, you will learn and experience the many health benefits of taking deeper, more connected breaths throughout the day. Those attending will learn how to open up their own free-flowing breath and will also have the opportunity to observe a breath analysis. The program will end with a group mini-breathe session.

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 16 7 P.M. TO 9 P.M. GRAND CYPRESS/WDL $10 PER PERSON

AVIATION CLUB MEETING: KELLY MCJOYNT MONDAY, NOVEMBER 19 3:15 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS Is this nation prepared for a possible war in space? What’s the current state of U.S. space activity, including SpaceX?

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 10 A.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS

HOLIDAY SEASON DANCE PARTY

You’re invited to attend a beautiful dance to welcome in the holiday season with Thanksgiving as a starter. The band Ferguson & Rogers will be the entertainment for the evening. So, come on out and join the Resident Dance Committee for a fun evening. To sign up, please call Jerry and Phyllis Ingalls at (239) 481-4820.

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BENEFITS OF CONSCIOUS BREATHING

PHOTO CLUB MEETING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 21 2:15 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS “Landscape” is the challenge for the first Photo Club meeting of the 2018-2019 season. Have you traveled to lovely places this summer? Have you enjoyed the wonderful scenery of Shell Point? To get set up to upload your best digital landscape photograph in the Photo Studio, please contact Dotty Morrison at (239) 337-4015. The deadline for submissions is Saturday, November 17. Along with critiquing each other’s digital photographs, a lesson on Macro photography will focus on close-up photography.

Wellness Connection

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SUNDAY MATINEE: BABETTE’S FEAST (G) (1988)

Walking required

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 25 2 P.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL Beautiful but pious sisters Martine (Birgitte Federspiel) and Philippa (Bodil Kjer) grow to spinsterhood under the wrathful eye of their strict pastor father on the forbidding and desolate coast of Jutland, until one day, Philippa’s former suitor sends a Parisian refugee named Babette (Stéphane Audran) to serve as the family cook. Babette’s lavish celebratory banquet tempts the family’s dwindling congregation, who abjure such fleshly pleasures as fine foods and wines.

MONDAY CLASSIC: HEAVEN KNOWS MR. ALLISON (1957) MONDAY, NOVEMBER 26 6:45 P.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL A Roman Catholic nun and a hard-bitten US Marine are stranded together on a Japanese-occupied island in the South Pacific during World War II. Under constant threat of discovery by a ruthless enemy, they hide in a cave and forage for food together. The forced companionship and the struggle for survival forge a powerful emotional bond between them.

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BEST OF THE BEST DINING EXPERIENCE HOB NOB KITCHEN RESTAURANT TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 3:30 P.M. THE ISLAND 3:40 P.M. THE WOODLANDS 3:50 P.M. EAGLES PRESERVE/THE ESTUARY 8 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $5 PER PERSON (DINNER ON YOUR OWN) LOCATION: NAPLES With its casual elegant atmosphere, Hob Nob burst onto the downtown Naples restaurant scene to great acclaim. You’ll find contemporary American cuisine, designed with a “clean and fresh” approach with entrées to satisfy any palate. Their beef and fish are brought in fresh each day and prepared onsite. The chef’s daily pasta creation is also freshly made in-house. Entrées start at $24.

ALICE’S TABLE FLOWER WORKSHOP THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 1 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS COST: $35 PER PERSON Create an elegant floral arrangement that celebrates the beauty of the upcoming holiday season. Learn tips and tricks that will keep this special flower design fresh for weeks! All flowers provided are real, fresh blooms from a wholesaler in Punta Gorda. Class size is limited, so grab a friend and get ready to arrange fresh flowers, enjoy good humor and leave with your own beautiful holiday arrangement to show off.

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CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTING CEREMONY THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 6:30 P.M. FRIENDSHIP POINT/IS

It’s a Doo-Wop Christmas this year, starring Shell Point’s oldest resident, who will “light” the Christmas tree that floats in the Island Lagoon. Once the tree is brightly shining, enjoy entertainment by the Moon Rays, who will perform traditional Christmas music and great Doo-Wop tunes from the 1940s and on! You might even recognize members of this acapella group by their other stage name, the Dapper Dans, used when they perform by day at Walt Disney World Resort’s Magic Kingdom Theme Park.

Save the Date

EDISON FORD HOLIDAY NIGHTS & DINNER AT EDISON RESTAURANT

DINNER AND DANCE CRUISE FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 5:30 P.M. THE ISLAND 5:40 P.M. THE WOODLANDS 5:50 P.M. EAGLES PRESERVE/THE ESTUARY 10:30 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $70 PER PERSON (DINNER INCLUDED) LOCATION: FORT MYERS Join your Shell Point friends and neighbors for a funfilled evening of great food and dancing as you cruise the Caloosahatchee from downtown Fort Myers to Cape Coral. Enjoy a full dinner buffet while listening to all of your favorite tunes. The boat is climate-controlled, but remember your sweater for the cool breezes on the outside deck.

LET THE SHOWS BEGIN! BROADWAY PALM DINNER THEATRE: WINTER WONDERETTES

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 3 P.M. THE ISLAND 3:10 P.M. THE WOODLANDS 3:20 P.M. EAGLES PRESERVE/THE ESTUARY 9 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $40 PER PERSON (DINNER ON YOUR OWN) LOCATION: FORT MYERS

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 10:30 A.M. THE ISLAND 10:40 A.M. WOODLANDS 10:50 A.M. EAGLES PRESERVE/THE ESTUARY 4:30 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $64 PER PERSON (LUNCH INCLUDED) LOCATION: FORT MYERS

Let’s get into the holiday spirit! The winter homes, gardens and historic buildings of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford are festively decorated with thousands of lights and traditional holiday decorations. It is a beautiful sight to see! You will do your own self-guided tour of the museum and Edison Laboratory, followed by a docent-led historian tour. You will enjoy dinner beforehand at the Edison Restaurant. Entrées are reasonably priced starting at $14.

The Marvelous Wonderettes are the entertainers at Harper’s Hardware Holiday Party and like every year, Mr. Harper is scheduled to pass out the employee bonus. When Mr. Harper doesn’t show, one of the girls goes to find him. Instead, she finds what she thinks are the bonuses – but they’re not, and everyone is on for a big surprise! The 60s-style holiday songs include Santa Baby, Santa Claus Is Coming to Town, Jingle Bell Rock, Winter Wonderland and more.

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DIABETES SUPPORT FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 • 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 (239) 454-8246.

Support Groups ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS THURSDAYS, NOVEMBER 1, 8, 15, 22 & 29 • 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.

CAREFREE SUPPORT WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 7 • 11 A.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL 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. Please come for an entertaining game day of charades and table games! Bring your imagination to this gathering that is guaranteed to bring laughter, fun and friendship! For additional information, contact Alice DiFalco, case manager, at (239) 433-7939.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 & 20 • 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 NEXT MEETING WILL BE IN JANUARY This group meets quarterly, and the next meeting will be in January. For additional information, call Ken Peterson, Oakmont at (239) 482-3779.

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

HEARING ENRICHMENT WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 • 1:15 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS 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.

MEMORY CARE TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 & 20 • 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.

PARKINSON’S ENRICHMENT MONDAY, NOVEMBER 5 • 10:15 A.M. KING’S CROWN 3RD FLOOR CRAFT ROOM/IS This group aims to provide support and educational opportunities to those affected by Parkinson’s disease, such as a patient, caregiver, family member or friend. This month, welcome Shell Point Salon Manager Robyn Church, who will share about using essential oils for relaxation, anxiety and pain management. Meetings include speakers, group discussions and emotional support. For more information, call Janine Hammond, resident support services manager, at (239) 454-2186.

VISION ENRICHMENT TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 • 2:15 P.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.

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Shell Point Named As Finalist in 2018 Industry Appreciation Awards Each year the Horizon Council, Horizon Foundation, and the Lee County Economic Development Office celebrate local business contributions through its Industry Appreciation Awards. During an awards banquet held in October, Shell Point was named as a finalist in the Business of the Year category. “It was an honor to be recognized as a finalist for such a prestigious award, and especially during our organization’s 50th anniversary year,” said Shell Point President Martin Schappell. Shell Point residents are already familiar with the company who took home the title: FineMark National Bank & Trust. One of the bank’s offices is conveniently located on The Island at Shell Point. Members of Shell Point’s Leadership Team display the finalist award that was presented to Shell Point at the recent Industry Appreciation Awards.

Avoid Smishing Scams B Y M AT T H E W W H E L A N , T E C H N I C A L S U P P O R T S P E C I A L I S T

account, smartphone data plan If you receive a text or some other form of highly perfrom someone, it has sonal information. to be important – right? Here is a classic example of That’s because text mesa smishing attempt: The link has sages often carry a greater been blurred to prevent others sense of urgency than emails. from visiting it. Calling a phone Unfortunately, this is the number could result in someone basis for a new type of scam talking you into giving up your that has emerged recently. Social Security number, bankHere’s what you need to ing information or website login know to be knowledgeable information. Click on a link in and protect yourself from your text message and it could smishing scams. The best way to take you to a fraudulent website Smishing scams, or avoid smishing meant to make you think it’s from SMS phishing, (short messcams is to simply sage service, a text messag- ignore any texts you something like your bank, wireless get from numbers service provider or sometimes the ing service) are similar to you don’t recognize. Internal Revenue Service. your standard email phishClicking that link alone may ing scams with the exception that, rather than email, the scammer saddle you with malware on your phone, attempts to trick the prospective victim via a but if you actually enter your personal infortext message sent to their phone rather than mation on such a site, you could be turning it over to criminals who can then take over your an email. When you get a smishing text, you’ll private accounts. Say, for example, you give likely see something asking you to call a your login information for your smartphone phone number, or, even worse, click a link data carrier. A criminal could then use that to address an issue by providing your bank to capture your account and steal your phone

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number. They could then use that to bypass other forms of security you use to protect your online accounts, like text message-based and two-factor authentication. It’s not an exaggeration to say that if someone steals your information, they can take full control over some of your most private accounts. The best way to avoid smishing scams is to simply ignore any texts you get from numbers you don’t recognize. But some scammers can spoof their numbers to appear as though the messages are coming from numbers you might recognize. So, if you want to be especially safe, avoid opening any links sent to you that ask for your login information. And if you’re told to call a number, don’t do it. If you think you’ve received a fraudulent text or call, contact your wireless carrier or the institution the person on the other end of the line claims to represent. From there, you can see if you’re being tricked, or if you’ve got an actual issue. But in reality, chances are, it’s a scam. If you have questions pertaining to a text message you have received that may be malicious or you are unsure, call (239) 4542190 to place a work order for a technician.

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

At Christmastime, it is traditional to gather with family and friends. We reflect on the great significance of the holiday, take time for family, thank God for the blessings of the previous year, and express our love and gratitude to others through gifts. It’s time for Shell Point residents to take the opportunity to bless a very special group of people once a year during the holiday: the more than 1,000 employees who graciously serve us each and every day. All year long, these helping hands serve Shell Point residents, focused on caring for, serving and satisfying our needs. Let’s not miss our opportunity to say thank you to this diligent, caring staff. The annual Employee Christmas

Fund gives us the opportunity to express our appreciation in a tangible, meaningful way. Monetary gifts, delivered just before the holidays, can make a real 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. All donations are collected by the Shell Point Finance Department and distributed among staff members based upon number of hours worked during the year. There are several easy ways for you to show your appreciation by providing an Employee Christmas Fund contribution, if you choose. • Use the envelope that was provided in

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your resident mailbox to mail your gift. • Contact the Finance Department directly at (239) 454-2075 to have a specific amount billed to your resident account each month. • Make an online contribution by visiting www.shellpoint.net/christmasfund. 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 about the Employee Christmas Fund at www.shellpoint.net/ christmasfund. And remember: there’s no time like the present!

Monday, December 3 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The artists and artisans that supply the variety of handmade and enhanced items that are sold in the Shell Point Gift Shop are looking forward to hosting a Christmas Extravaganza! Bring your Christmas list and check it twice on Monday, December 3, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. as the Social Center on The Island is transformed into a holiday shopper’s dream. You will be wowed by the selection of beautiful items and enjoy free gift wrap services, refreshments and giveaways.

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LEGACYFOUNDATION AT S H E L L P O I N T

November Financial Seminars Brought to You by the Legacy Foundation

Strategies for Optimizing Life Insurance, LTC and Annuities in Retirement Thursday, November 15 • 10 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL

The Benefits of a Revocable Living Trust Thursday, November 29 • 10 to 11 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Many wonder, with an $11.2 million federal estate tax exemption, whether revocable living trusts remain relevant. In this informative workshop, Florida Bar Board Certified Wills, Trusts and Estates attorneys Craig Hersch and Michael Hill share the many non-tax reasons you’ll want a revocable living trust as the center of your estate plan. Attendees will learn: • How a will is not private and why a trust is

Hear two experienced wealth management advisors share financial planning ideas and strategies for existing insurance, long term care policies and annuity contracts. Presented by: William “Chip” Graddy, CFP, Wealth Management Advisor, Northwestern Mutual and Orvil Eila, Financial Advisor, Northwestern Mutual

• How trusts are more difficult to challenge than wills • Why the probate process is unrelated to estate taxes • How you can build a trust to protect the inheritance for your loved ones • Why it’s important to update your estate plan to Florida law if you haven’t done so already • Why it’s important to align your assets with your estate plan

Shell Point Library Book Sale You’re invited to shop the Shell Point Library Annual Book and Media Sale! Choose from hundreds of books – hardcover and paperbacks – as well as many DVDs for sale. Open to Shell Point residents and employees, this sale will last for one day only. Please bring cash or checks for purchases.

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Wednesday, November 7 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

It’s National Home Care Month! BY SHARON DOBBINS, HOME CARE MANAGER

In the past, the term “home health care” has been has been loosely interchanged with “home care,” but recent movements are aimed towards defining the two terms separately and using them correctly. Home health care and skilled services, such as nursing care by licensed caregivers, is distinguished from home care that refers to informal non-medical care, given to clients by registered nurses, certified nurse’s aides, home care and home health aides, homemakers or companions. Family and friends can also fill these roles many times. It is comfortable to say that home health care is more medically oriented than home care alone. Shell Point Home Care is dedicated to providing an array of home care services, including non-medical and supportive services to residents, in order to maintain safety and independence at home, wherever home is. These professionals are key contributors in several ways including providing personal care services to those who require a higher level of care than they or their families can offer. These compassionate, tireless workers play an invaluable role for their clients as caregivers, companions and friends.

The services and staff provided by Shell Point Home Care are comprised of the following: • Companion services. This service helps the caregiver supervise, entertain or counsel the older person when he or she is lonely and in need of some company. • Homemaking services. A provider assists the resident with housekeeping, meal preparation or shopping for food items and medicines. • Personal care services. This helps the resident to bathe, dress, use the bathroom or even walk around the house or outdoors. • Skilled care services. This service aims to assist the caregiver or family in looking after medical requirements, such as medications, physician appointments and therapies. Most seniors prefer to stay in their homes and receive home care than to move. Staying at home with their spouse is meaningful for many, as familiar surroundings help them heal. But illnesses and certain disabilities can pose a great deal of challenge. Fortunately, skilled, assisted and professional home care is easily accessible – especially right here, in your home, at Shell Point. To learn more, call (239) 454-2242. Happy National Home Care Month!

Caregiver Support Workshop 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

Understanding Dementias Thursday, November 8 1:00 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 PRESENTED BY

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A Spirit of Gratitude B Y D O T T I E T R O N N E S , V O L U N T E E R C O O R D I N AT O R

November is the month of Thanksgiving, and there’s no shortage of blessings to be grateful for. A search of a popular thesaurus yielded 17 synonyms of the word gratitude. Four of them jumped off the page when considering the members of the Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary: grace, honor, responsiveness and thankfulness. Approximately 250 Shell Point residents serve on 14 Auxiliary committees, honoring their fellow neighbors with Doris Kreis (Cameo) and Carol McBee love and acts of kindness 365 days a year. (Periwinkle) This month of Thanksgiving offers a great fertilizing, watering and troubleshooting opportunity to highlight these special various pests keep these volunteers very committees and the work that they do! The Activity Committee lends a hand busy. They work in tandem with another to the Pavilion Activity staff with various group of Birthday Committee members programs and crafts projects, helping resi- who deliver a card and a fresh rose to every dents with creations or pushing them in their Pavilion resident on their birthday. This wheelchairs to special meals, celebrations or symbiotic relationship insures that residents are honored on their special day with this events held at the Pavilion. Beverage Committee members provide a special visit and gift. Three committees serve exclusively on service going from room to room on the first and third floors, offering beverages, along the first floor: Rehab Concierge, Reception Desk and Resident Relations. Rehab with a chat and a friendly smile. The Birthday Committee is one of the Concierge volunteers work closely with the more unique groups serving in the Pavilion. Rehab unit staff as a complement to the care This is because some of the members work that they provide to residents, ensuring the outside of the Pavilion. Rather, they serve unit is welcoming and responsive not only to in a garden – the Shell Point Rose Garden, the resident’s needs, but to the needs of visito be exact. Several members occupy the tors as well. Reception Desk volunteers extend a role of gardener, growing beautiful blooms in the rose garden nestled among the other smile and a cordial welcome and assistance Resident Gardens on The Island. Pruning, when needed to all who come through the

main entrance, making sure visitors sign in and out. Resident Relations committee members welcome new admissions to the first floor by conducting a person-centered care survey. This provides helpful information for staff to get to know about the new residents who are receiving rehabilitative care. Imagine being discharged from the hospital to the Pavilion and being visited by a friendly face that takes the time to get to know you. These volunteers are that smiling face! Two of the Pavilion Auxiliary committees offer volunteers additional training above and beyond the orientation and training classes that all volunteers receive upon joining the Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary. The newly minted Connected Friends volunteers serve residents with memory impairments who live on the second floor. These dedicated folks are making a difference in the lives of the memory care residents by acting as their “Best Friend,” making sure each of those residents feel valued and loved. Training in the Best Friends Approach to Dementia Care, which guides the interactions of this volunteer committee, has been facilitated by Memory Care Director CJ Gulotta so that these volunteers will have all the tools necessary to meet the challenges of memory care. Dining Companions for lunch and dinner have received special training to provide

Alice Wertz (The Estuary) and Rickie Coleman (Cameo)

Nancy Murphy (Harbor Court) David Singer (Tellidora)

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Ruth Rodgers (Palm Acres)

companionship and much-needed assistance to second-floor residents during meal times. Meal times are a special occasion and the goal is to make sure that Pavilion residents can gather, relax and enjoy their meals while, most importantly, nourishing their bodies. On the third floor, you will find the Diamond Concierge group. These enthusiastic folks provide services to the residents that are relationship-driven. These volunteers have endless opportunities to accomplish this by becoming a companion to a resident and providing services to complement their care. There is never a lack of activities to accomplish on this floor, which includes transporting residents to and fro, visiting with residents and helping residents in various ways while supporting the third floor Pavilion staff. Next, there are three committees that are pretty much always on the go: the Library, Mail and Flower Committees. The Larsen Pavilion Library is located on the first floor and it is the responsibility of the Library volunteers. It also includes two traveling book carts! The Pavilion

Ray Nandal (Nautilus)

Library is a satellite of the Shell Point Library and up-to-date books and magazines are offered daily, with a smile, as volunteers travel from room to room using mobile carts. These volunteers spread love and good cheer as well as reading material as they go along their routes. Mail Committee members Nancy Barshun (Turban), Bev Maling (Cameo), Jane sort, address and deliver all letHaines (Lakewood), and Gloria Thorne (Sundial) ters, packages and other correspondence that come into the Pavilion for residents. Other duties can wheelchairs that may be used by residents include reading the letters to the residents, and short-term rehabilitation patients. They as well as assisting with the opening of pack- also repair and adjust walkers of all types for ages. Everyone loves to get mail and these anyone living at Shell Point. What a blessing volunteers always receive smiles in return to know that residents can have the proper equipment they need, and that it is mainfor their deliveries! Music is the universal language of tained in clean, safe working order! As you gather for Thanksgiving, will love and those that serve on the Music Committee spread love by playing music you say a prayer of gratitude for Shell for our Pavilion residents during meals for Point’s Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary volunteers? Would you consider becoming one worship services or special events. Flowers are very often donated to the of these dedicated volunteers with a heart Pavilion in very large arrangements. It is for serving others? the enjoyable task of the Flower Committee Get Involved to take these arrangements apart and make smaller presentations suitable to deliver to You are invited to attend a Pavilion individual resident rooms. This ensures that Auxiliary Volunteer Open House at the Larsen many more folks enjoy fresh flowers! As you Pavilion on Thursday, November 8, from 10 can imagine, these volunteers are very well a.m. until noon. Come by and meet many of received by Pavilion residents. these loving volunteers in person, take a tour And last – only by the alphabet! – is the of part or all of the Pavilion’s floors, and see Wheelchair Committee. This vital group of the wonderful Auxiliary volunteers in action volunteers work tirelessly to repair, mainfor yourself. They would love to have you tain, monitor and audit, and even purchase serve with them in the near future!

Shell Point Gift Shop Announces Seasonal Hours Is there a birthday, anniversary, holiday, or special occasion coming up where you need to purchase a gift, but may not know exactly what you are looking for? The Gift Shop has new seasonal hours, and will be open six days a week through the end of April. Choose from many unique gifts at the Shell Point Gift Shop, located on The Island. Filled with specialty items, handcrafted or enhanced by Shell Point residents, you are sure to find something memorable to give. Be sure to select a greeting card to accompany your present, because it is both the thought and the artistry that counts!

SEASONAL GIFT SHOP HOURS Monday–Friday: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Saturday: 10 a.m. to noon.

Refreshed & Renewed Tour Salon Upgrades at Open House on November 7

B Y R O B Y N C H U R C H , S A LO N & S PA M A N AG E R

The Island Salon has been rejuvenated. Is it your turn, now? Shell Point is excited to announce that the Island Salon & Spa recently completed its renovation and reopened for business on Monday, October 8. The professional team of stylists thanks you for your support, patronage and patience during this recent remodeling. More importantly, you are invited to tour the beautiful new salon and spa during an open house event held on Wednesday, November 7, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. While you enjoy refreshments, enter for a chance to win a grand opening raffle prize! When you arrive, you’ll find the Shell Point Salon & Spa receptionist positioned at a stately, semi-circular desk that complements the curved retail wall that features the salon’s best products. Those enjoying massages and facials will benefit from upgrades to the spa treatment room that has improved the ambiance and reduced noise levels. A barber shop is now located at the back of the salon with its very own entrance door. This allows customers to relax in the salon’s waiting area, or outside in the shaded courtyard area. Plus, the former standalone shampoo station has been eliminated to make room for another shampoo and styling station.

Happy customer Joyce Crawley (Harbor Court) in the salon.

Carefully selected finishes for the redesign have resulted in a beautiful, open layout that features an appealing color scheme. Soft blue and grey artwork creates a tranquil environment for enjoying salon services and spa treatments. New bleached oak flooring and soft grey cabinets are complemented by new, high-quality salon furniture and equipment – from plush styling and hair drying chairs to new

pedicure chairs with shiatsu massage and glass pedicure bowls.

Salon Open House Wednesday, November 7 Don’t miss the opportunity to walk through the refreshed amenity, and plan to attend the Island Salon & Spa Open House on Wednesday, November 7!

Grand Opening Special!

ALL YOUR FAVORITE PRODUCTS ARE BUY ONE, GET ONE AT HALF PRICE Skin Care! Hair Care! Nail Care! All Quality Brands! Matrix, Kenra, Bosley, Zoya, DaniPro and GM Collin! Item must be of equal or lesser value; offer valid while supplies last. P.S. This is a great time to stock up on stocking stuffers! You know what is right around the corner. Offer valid at the Island Salon & Spa through Nov. 30, 2018

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TIME DOES NOT STAND STILL Gulf Coast Model Railroad Re-Opens Nov. 5 BY PHYLLIS INGALLS (EAGLES PRESERVE), GROUP LEADER, GULF COAST MODEL RAILROAD

stations located along the tour A museum is defined pathway, which will direct you as “a building in which to points of interest on the objects of historical, scientific train display. or cultural interest are stored The train operators, docents and exhibited.” and greeters at Gulf Coast Model Now Shell Point’s model Railroad are all smiles. They are train attraction, Gulf Coast looking forward to your annual Model Railroad, may be visit to the train room, just to classified as a museum, and see what surprises are in store we are, according to this for this fall. And best of all, the museum definition. However, trains are shiny, clean and runtime does not stand still at Stop by and see what’s new at Shell Point’s Gulf Coast ning with pride. Gulf Coast Model Railroad. Model Railroad. Visit on Monday, Wednesday or Friday Stop by the Gulf Coast Instead, the resident volunbetween 1:30 and 3:30 p.m. Model Railroad which will teers who run the train room be open from November 5 change its look every summer that features the many railroad companies through spring next year, and is located in during a period of renovation. For example, the 2018-2019 train room that are represented at the attraction, and the Creativity Center on The Island. To layout and station room now presents a their history is highlighted. Take time make arrangements for group tours of 10 or new travel route for cars and trucks: Route to read this most interesting article, and more, call Volunteer Coordinator Dottie #19, which runs from Tallahassee to St. learn about the growth of these companies Tronnes at (239) 454-2290. Otherwise, regular tours are conducted on Monday, Petersburg. Also introduced this year, a new in the 1950s and 1960s. The docents and greeters will be on Wednesday, and Friday from 1:30 p.m. to round house replaced an older, tired version hand to help you with a brand-new “guided 3:30 p.m. Just look for the conductor, and of this Pensacola landmark. The station room now offers a wall walking tour.” You will find six information he’ll guide the way!

Give Thanks at The Village Church Thanksgiving Eve Service Wednesday, November 21, at 7:15 p.m. The annual Shell Point Community Thanksgiving Eve service will be held at The Village Church on Wednesday, November 21, at 7:15 p.m. Our community is richly blessed, and we have much for which to be grateful. God’s sustaining grace is evident day after day and His provisions are good. As we gather to give thanks, Andy Hawkins, Senior Pastor of The Village Church, will lead this time of worship. Gratitude and thanksgiving will be the focus of testimonies shared by Shell Point Medical Director Dr. Gary Goforth, Nurse Practitioner Amy Dudley, and resident John Abitz (The Estuary). The harvest season is a time of grace and bounty; a time to celebrate God’s provisions and to give thanks. Come, bringing your family and joining your friends and neighbors, and count your blessings as we express our thanksgiving to God. Shell Point Life | November 2018

ALPHA 2019

Invitation to Participate in Faith Exploration Series BY DAVID PAVEY (COQUINA), ASSISTANT PASTOR AT T H E V I LLAG E CH URCH

The Village Church and the Academy of Lifelong Learning are happy to announce that the Alpha course will be offered at Shell Point in early 2019 for the 16th consecutive year. It will run every Tuesday evening from January 15 through March 19, presenting the basics of the Christian faith, an ideal contribution to the spiritual component of LifeQuest. Each session begins with a complimentary dinner, catered by the Palm Grill and served in the Grand Cypress Room at The Woodlands. The meal is followed by a video presentation, and small-group conversations. The sessions will begin at 4:30 p.m. and end at 6:45 p.m. sharp. The course is free to participants, the cost being underwritten by The Village Church. The recently produced Alpha videos are emotive and epic in scale and scope, filmed in Canada, the U.K., France, India, Hong Kong, Israel and the U.S. Nicky Gumbel, an Anglican vicar in London, and two young presenters walk attendees through the Alpha material in a way that is fresh and clear.

These fast-moving presentations provide a lead-in to the small-group conversations which focus on discovery rather than dogma. There are no dumb questions. As people share experiences and opinions, they learn from each other and new friendships form. Over 27 million people in 169 countries and 112 languages have found answers to many of life’s big questions by taking the Alpha course, which is offered by every major U.S. church denomination in all 50 states. Alpha is of special appeal to those who may not attend church, but are seeking answers to faith-related questions. It also offers insights to churchgoers who are uncertain of their beliefs or want a refresher course in Christianity. More information can be found by searching online for “The Alpha Course USA.” Call The Village Church office at (239) 454-2147 to sign up for the course any time after Thursday, November 1. Space is limited to 50 participants, so it fills up quickly. Registration ends Wednesday, January 9.

Casa Elizabeth

Save the date

The Joy of Sharing at Christmas Sponsored by Women’s Connections Christmas Luncheon Wednesday, December 12 Begins at Noon Church Auditorium

$25 tickets are on sale beginning November 18, benefiting the Harry Chapin Food Bank. The cost of the tickets includes the luncheon and the story of Christmas in word and music.

Caring for Young Women in Crisis in South America BY D OT T Y M O R R I S O N (C E L L A N A )

Casa Elizabeth, located in Quito, Ecuador, seeks to create a safe haven for young women who need it most. Through its doors come girls as young as 11 years old who need a home and support during crisis pregnancies. Most of these girls are pregnant because of abuse from relatives and are placed in Casa Elizabeth through child protective services. Elisa Brown, who grew up as the daughter of international workers in Latin America, will share her passion for this ministry in a special Sunday evening Women’s Connections service, on November 11 at 6:15 p.m. in The Village Church. Women’s Connections looks forward to sharing the work of Casa Elizabeth with all Shell Point residents who have a heart for young women in crisis. During this service, an opportunity will be given to help Women’s Connections meet the financial goal of this year’s Annual Project with your generous contributions.

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An Awesome Thanksgiving 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

“Awesome.”

It seems our children and grandchildren (and great-grandchildren?) use that word for everything. Everything that is positive, appealing, exciting. But words are like anything material of value – the more of it you have, the less valuable it becomes. If you use a word (like “awesome”) for nearly everything, it becomes less and less, well, awesome. Thanksgiving is a very special holiday. Arguably it is the most home-grown, American of holidays. Its associations are delightful – feasting, football, friends and family. Its reminders are central. We’re prompted to thank God for our many blessings. And our blessings are too numerous to count. How can we not have grateful hearts when we live in a community like Shell Point?

Our grandchildren might use the word “awesome” to describe the things for which we are usually thankful at Thanksgiving. But I’m not sure that’s the most appropriate word. “Awesome” should be reserved for those experiences which overwhelm us, which shake us, which make us take off our sandals for the place where we are standing is holy ground. Such experiences are rare. Rare, but all the more valuable for their rarity. The first century Hebrew Christians were reminded of a truly awesome Thanksgiving. They were reminded of an extraordinary contrast. They were asked to compare the terror of Mount Sinai, with its “fire ... darkness, gloom and storm” with the “heavenly Jerusalem, the city of the living God ... to thousands of angels in joyful assembly, to the church of ... those whose names are written in heaven ... to God, the

judge of all men, to the spirits of righteous men made perfect, to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant...” (Hebrews 12:18-24, NIV) So the author concludes, “Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe...” (Hebrews 12:28, NIV) There is a place for a Thanksgiving with reverence and awe – a Thanksgiving that is truly awesome. It is a Thanksgiving of worship with deep reverence, as we recognize that in Jesus Christ we are inheriting an unshakable kingdom. We hope you’ll join us for the Shell Point Community Thanksgiving Eve Service on Wednesday, November 21 at 7:15 p.m. at The Village Church. Lord willing, we will taste a bit of what that kind of reverent Thanksgiving is like. It might even be “awesome!”

Food for Sharing Food Drive November 11-18

B Y J A N E M R I C H , S E C R E TA R Y, T H E V I L L A G E C H U R C H

The semi-annual food drive to support the South Fort Myers Food Pantry will be held from November 11 to November 18, hosted by The Village Church. The South Fort Myers Food Pantry currently serves families from the South Fort Myers area as well as Sanibel and Captiva Islands. As you are aware, summer has been a particularly difficult time for many workers in the fishing and hospitality industry. Due to this, the number of Southwest Floridians who rely on receiving food at the pantry has increased. This will likely continue for some time, resulting in a pressing need for greater quantities of food. If you prefer to make a monetary dona-

tion, please make your checks payable to the South Fort Myers Food Pantry and send them via internal mail to The Village Church. Due to the pantry’s low overhead and all-volunteer staff, each donated dollar will be converted into $12 worth of food. This is also the time of year when many Shell Point residents begin to leave for the holidays. If you wish to donate non-perishable items before you travel, please call the church at (239) 454-2147 and arrangements will be made to pick up your donations. As always, thank you for your ongoing support and commitment to feeding your Southwest Florida neighbors. God bless you during this season of sharing!

Food collection locations: •

The Village Church

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The Island Commons

• Lakewood, Oakmont, Parkwood and Rosemont Mail Rooms •

Woodlands Commons

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Eagles Preserve Fitness Center

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Shell Point Golf Pro Shop

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The Cove at The Estuary

Shell Point Life | November 2018

Nature’s Notebook BY STEVE MORTON, LANDSCAPE MANAGER

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