Shell Point Life May 2019

May 2019

Vol. 14 Issue 5

COOL SUMMER SOUNDS! Concert Series Kicks Off

LIFESTYLE

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You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence.

–Psalm 16:11a

Unparalleled Setting, Unparalleled Lifestyle

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At first glance, Shell Point certainly looks like a vacation destination, thanks to its premium waterfront location along the Caloosahatchee River. Each day brings new opportunities for its 2,400 residents to engage in social, educational and entertaining programs, plus nearly every form of recreation imaginable.

With so much to see and do, it could be easy to feel a little lost at first. This issue of Shell Point Life magazine is intended to serve as a campus guide, offering a helpful overview of Shell Point’s five neighborhoods, beginning on page 8. You’ll also find maps that take you inside the community’s busiest hubs of activity on pages 12, 20 and 24.

As you navigate the Shell Point campus, the interactive, online map described on page 29 may help you find your way. Turn to page 34 for a primer on how to get around using Shell Point transportation, and get a taste for resortstyle dining on page 32.

Plus, what is life at Shell Point without a quick peek at the incredible activity groups, volunteer opportunities and dynamic programming that make the community such a wonderful, fun place to live and work? Beginning on page 36, you’ll find a summary of the highly attended Lifestyle Expo that took place in March.

Of course, retirement is so much more than just an extended vacation. It’s a new adventure to learn and grow, to find deeper meaning in life and to challenge oneself with new opportunities.

What are you waiting for?

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, Julie Delabrue, Sue Earnhardt, Claude Emler, Ann Erickson, Maria Festa, Marilynn Fowler, Janine Hammond, Craig Handel, Tom Irwin, Gabriella Kelly, Teri Kollath, Kari Mathein, Ginny Miller-Plaza, Steve Morton, Wendy Perera, Don Pullen, Ashley Robbin, Dora Robbins, Emily Rose, Laura Slack, Adam Thompson, Monica Tison, Michelle Tompkins, Dottie Tronnes, Susan Uhleman, Lisa Willin, Randy Woods 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.

RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

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

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Featuring

SHell Point is pleased to Announce

local artists

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Series CONCERT 2019

NOAH WADDELL, PIANIST Wednesday, May 29

GULFSHORE TENORS Wednesday, June 12

AIBOU DUO, PIANO AND VIOLIN Wednesday, July 10

PIETRO IANNOTTI, PIANIST Wednesday, August 28 Shell Point is pleased to announce the lineup for its ninth annual Summer Concert Series, featuring four performances beginning in May and continuing through August. Tickets cost $20, and all performances will be held in the Grand Cypress Room at The Woodlands at 7 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to enjoy a beautiful variety of entertaining chamber music during this summer season. Purchase tickets early, and invite a friend to join you!

ORDER TICKETS TODAY!

Noah Waddell, Pianist

Wednesday, May 29 at 7 p.m.

Noah Waddell has built a unique reputation as an explosive, physical young performer with an innate musicality rarely found in an artist of his age. Noah has also won numerous piano competitions including his first international piano competition in 2014 that was held in Fort Collins, Colorado.

Residents may purchase tickets at any concierge desk, or online at www.shellpoint.net. The public may purchase tickets online at www.shellpoint.org/summer or by calling the box office at (239) 454-2067. General admission – no reserved seating. No refunds or exchanges. All artists subject to change, substitution, cancellation or rescheduling based on unforeseen circumstances.

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Night of Heroes

An Evening to Honor Shell Point Veterans, Service Members and Their Families

Memorial Day has been celebrated for more than 150 years in the United States since the end of the Civil War, and became an official national holiday in 1971.

Formerly known as “Decoration Day,” Memorial Day is held the last Monday of May in observance of those soldiers who have made the ultimate sacrifice for this country.

Shell Point will honor service members, veterans and their families as t heir service and sacrifices are recognized during the Night of Heroes event, held on Tuesday, May 28 4

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at 6 p.m. at Friendship Point on The Island.

This evening event includes special remarks from retired Col. Jim Stapleton (Harbor Court), music by the popular Naples barbershop quartet Tropical Depressions and a special presentation by VFW Post 8463 from Cape Coral. And, of course, delicious summer-time desserts will be served.

Everyone is welcome, so come and enjoy the fun and festivities and salute veterans during this special evening gathering at Friendship Point.

Special Dining Opportunities in May

Celebrate Mother’s Day, Memorial Day & More!

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH BUFFET Sunday, May 12 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Banyan Grille in Coastal Links

Banyan Grille is excited to celebrate mothers with a special holiday menu featuring starters and sides such as oysters on the half shell, chilled shrimp on ice, a strawberry spring salad, asparagus and fennel pasta salad, Asiago scalloped potatoes, smoked bacon and sausage links and more. For entreés, try a traditional eggs Benedict, chicken Malbec, macadamia-crusted yellowtail snapper, carved London broil or carved country ham. Don’t miss the special ice sculpture! Beverages are included in the resident price of $35 per person, plus gratuity, or $40 for nonresidents, plus gratuity. Space is limited, and reservations are required by calling (239) 225-2900.

MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH Sunday, May 12 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. • The Crystal on The Island

The Crystal will offer an extensive Mother’s Day brunch that includes madeto-order omelets, cajun eggs Benedict, cheese blintzes and freshly baked pastries. At the hand-carved meat station, you’ll find golden-roasted turkey and prime rib. The menu will also feature she-crab bisque, lobster-crusted snapper, sautéed chicken breast, fresh spring vegetables, steamed asparagus, mashed potatoes and more. Residents pay $17 per person, plus gratuity, while non-residents cost $20, plus gratuity. Reservations are not required.

MEMORIAL DAY BUFFET Monday, May 27 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. • The Crystal on The Island

At The Crystal, you’ll find chargrilled black angus burgers, kosher all-beef hot dogs, baked salmon, sweet and smoky baby back ribs, herbed marinated chicken, Vermont cheddar macaroni and cheese, and much more – along with an all-American dessert buffet. The meal costs $15 for residents, plus gratuity, or $18 for non-residents, plus gratuity. Reservations are not required.

Please note: The Palm Grill will not be open for Mother’s Day or Memorial Day. However, Blend will be open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on both holidays.

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A Show of Appreciation

for Our Volunteers

The stars over Shell Point were bright and clear on the evening of Tuesday, April 2, as the Annual Volunteer Appreciation event unfolded in The Village Church. But Shell Point celebrated the “stars” inside The Village Church, the resident volunteers who give their time and talents to make Shell Point a beautiful community in the true spirit of volunteerism.

As Shell Point President Martin Shappell addressed those gathered, he mentioned the “secret sauce” that makes

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Shell Point so successful: its residents!

Almost 1,000 resident volunteers provided more than 100,000 hours volunteering in many different venues and capacities all over Shell Point, as well as the Community Thrift Store that is located off campus.

During the program, Volunteer Coordinator Dottie Tronnes shared many fun facts and figures about volunteer accomplishments in 2018, as well as pictures of the brand-new bus purchased by the Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary with its Bakeless Bake Sale donations.

The unforgettable evening continued with featured entertainers Kirk Whipple and Marilyn Morales on the piano, flamenco dancers Edwin Suarez and Esther Pardo Aguilera, and tango dancers Luis Vivas and Mariela Barufaldi.

These talented duos wowed the audience with their combined talents in music and dance. Shell Point appreciates all of its resident volunteers and the dedication with which they serve. This annual event served as just a small token of appreciation to each and every one!

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Shell Point’s Neighborhoods Founded in 1968, Shell Point Retirement Community is the second largest single-site continuing care retirement community in the United States. This award-winning retirement resort’s more than 700-acre campus includes many distinctive neighborhoods, a wide array of lifestyle amenities, convenient services and resort dining, all situated in a tropical setting along the Caloosahatchee River in Fort Myers, Florida, just minutes from the famed Sanibel and Captiva Islands.

Shell Point has five main neighborhoods: The Island, Palm Acres, The Woodlands, Coastal Links and Waterside.

Within these main neighborhoods are several smaller neighborhoods and/or courts.

THE ISLAND The Island features a waterfront lifestyle with many of the residences overlooking the marina, lagoon or the Caloosahatchee River. Two restaurants, recreational activities and medical services are conveniently located on The Island.

PALM ACRES Palm Acres is a well-established neighborhood located adjacent to the entrance of The Island. It offers single-family homes that feature architecturally-unique designs.

Each home offers deep water access just minutes from the Gulf of Mexico.

THE WOODLANDS The Woodlands offers luxurious residences and additional amenities in four elegant atrium-style buildings centered around a two-story Woodlands Commons building.

This neighborhood offers tennis, pickleball and bocce courts, two restaurants and a variety of social and recreational activities.

COASTAL LINKS Coastal Links is home to Eagles Preserve, The Enclave and The Estuary neighborhoods. This location is also home to Shell Point Golf Club, the Coastal Commons community building with two restaurants, and the future site of Tribby Arts Center.

Eagles Preserve is a private and exclusive neighborhood tucked away between the 14th and 16th fairways of the championship Shell Point golf course. Views from the residences include fairway vistas, protected wetland and expansive lakes.

The Estuary combines Old-Florida appeal with an ideal lifestyle. This neighborhood of single family and attached villa homes is set against the fairways of Shell Point’s championship golf course.

The Enclave is an intimate neighborhood of single family and attached villa homes with golf and nature views, situated along a gently curving street that ends in a private cul-de-sac. An attractive community building and swimming pool is planned for the entrance to The Enclave.

WATERSIDE Waterside is home to The Springs, one of Shell Point’s three assisted living residences, as well as the community’s Welcome Center. Waterside is also the location of Shell Point’s dedicated memory support residences, which provide a secure home-like environment in a beautiful natural setting.

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Originally established in 1968, The Island is the community’s first neighborhood, designed to provide a waterfront lifestyle. Construction of Palm Acres, an adjacent, quiet neighborhood of single family homes, began in 1970.

The Island and Palm Acres Residents have access to all of the community’s lifestyle amenities and services, regardless of their neighborhood.

Activities and events are scheduled throughout Shell Point’s various neighborhoods and common spaces to allow residents numerous opportunities to explore their community and discover its features and benefits.

There are three main hubs of activity on Shell Point’s campus: the Island Commons, Woodlands Commons and Coastal

Commons. In addition to these main hubs, there are also a host of meeting rooms, gathering places and fine dining venues conveniently situated throughout the community.

The Island and Palm Acres The Island neighborhood offers a waterfront resort lifestyle with fulfilling activities and programs, lifecare services, wellness and recreational amenities, restaurants and a church – all within walking distance. You can watch manatees at play in

the lagoon, admire exotic orchids in the greenhouse, create a masterpiece in the woodshop or art studio, attend an enriching concert or take your boat on a cruise from your very own dock.

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Island Circle and Courtyard The Island Circle and Courtyard serves as a major hub of daily activity, with two restaurants, a bank, the Shell Point Salon & Spa, the residentrun Shell Point Library, meeting spaces and more.

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Shell Point is situated along the banks of the Caloosahatchee River, just minutes from the Gulf of Mexico and the famed barrier islands of Sanibel and Captiva. The Island and Palm Acres provide boaters with convenient, direct deep-water access.

provision of lifecare services to these Shell Point residents.

Island Commons The Island Commons is located near the center of the Island neighborhood, at the north end of the Island Circle. Here, you will find the Island Concierge Desk and a number of Resort Services staff to assist you. Also located in this area are the Shell Point Library, Egret Room, Osprey Room and Resident Lounge where residents often gather to use the piano, billiards table, Wii gaming system, TV and DVD player.

At Your Service At the Island Concierge Desk, the concierge will gladly assist you with U.S. Postal Service purchases, Comings & Goings forms, copies and faxing, plus general information about Shell Point’s weekly activities, fitness programs, travel opportunities, special events and more.

Island Circle and Courtyard The Island Courtyard, or the Island Circle, encompasses the large area that starts at the top of the circular fountain and includes a large brick-paved courtyard that connects a variety of amenities and features. In addition to the Island Commons, you will also find the offices of the Legacy Foundation and Administration, the Island

Salon and Spa, FineMark National Bank and Trust, the Social Center, Gift Shop, Guest House motel, and two restaurants: The Crystal and the Island Café. The Crystal serves lunch and dinner, as well as a popular Sunday brunch. The Island Café is a casual restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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The Island Concierge Desk provides a host of helpful services, delivered with a smile. Residents and visitors often dine at one of Shell Point’s six restaurants, such as the newly renovated Crystal on The Island. Visitors to the Island Courtyard are greeted by a stately Verdin clock and lush, sculpted landscaping.

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Clockwise from top left: The Island Creativity Center includes an Art Studio, home of the Painters Guild; the tidy Shell Point Wood Shop; the Stamp Ministry, which is often filled with dedicated volunteers; and Gulf Coast Model Railroad, a model train display created and conducted by resident volunteers.

Island Creativity Center The Island’s Creativity Center, commonly referred to as “the tunnel,” is located on the lower level under the Island Commons. It houses the Island Fitness Center, Stamp Ministry, Pottery Studio, Photography Gallery and Studio, Art Studio, Gulf Coast Model Railroad (or “Train Room”), Tarpon Room, UPS Room, Wood Shop, Stained Glass Room

The LifeQuest Aquatic Center opened in 2014. In addition to a main recreational pool and spa, it also includes two lap lanes and a heated therapy pool.

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and the Island Resident Computer Center.

Information regarding these and other resident activities is available from the Island Concierge Desk in the Island Commons.

LifeQuest Aquatic Center Shell Point has five swimming pools for resident use: the LifeQuest Aquatic Center on The Island, the Woodlands Pool, the Eagles Preserve Pool, the Estuary Pool and

the (future) Enclave Pool. These community swimming pools are heated for yearround use and may be enjoyed by residents from any neighborhood and their guests, from dawn to dusk.

Opened in 2014, the LifeQuest Aquatic Center offers a 99,000-gallon saline recreation pool with zero-entry access, two lap lanes, a seven-person hot tub, a separate temperature-controlled exercise pool, shaded lounge areas and an enclosed

A scenic outdoor venue for concerts and community celebrations, Friendship Point is a popular photo spot for visitors because of its stately sculpture and picturesque views.

cabana with men’s and women’s changing rooms and restroom facilities. This $2 million swimming pool greatly enhances the recreational offerings of the community as well as many aquatic fitness programs.

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limited number of kayak and canoe storage slips are available at no charge.

Shell Point Marina Shell Point has 60 deep-water boat slips with water and electric hookups that offer

immediate access to the Caloosahatchee. Boat dockage is offered on an as-available basis – free of charge – for boats that are owned and operated by Shell Point residents.

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Adjacent to the Island Creativity Center is Friendship Point, which offers a paved amphitheater overlooking the beautiful Island Lagoon that is frequently filled with manatees and an occasional dolphin or two. A raised stage provides the perfect venue for outdoor events, concerts and even weddings.

Suzy Q Boat Dock and Kayak Storage Shell Point’s own community pontoon boat, the Suzy Q, provides residents an opportunity to enjoy numerous excursions including narrated nature tours throughout the waterways that surround Shell Point, trips to local restaurants and beaches, or to set sail at dusk for a scenic sunset. Nearby, a

Resident boaters enjoy free boat dockage for life. In addition to nearby kayak and canoe storage, the Shell Point Marina is filled with sailboats, pontoons, fishing vessels and even a houseboat!

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Thanks to a generous Shell Point donor, the Island Pond received a major renovation in 2017 that resulted in what is now known as Serenity Cove. Its peaceful, park-like environment provides a croquet lawn, eye-catching sculptures and an elegant porch structure for quiet reflection.

Serenity Cove Serenity Cove is situated behind the Island Commons and offers a beautiful parklike setting surrounding a large pond. Gently winding sidewalks curve through the manicured lawn and a wide, raised porch outfitted with white rocking chairs overlooks the pond. The porch also serves as a large stage for outdoor concerts in this attractive setting that also includes large picnic grounds, a croquet circle, shuffleboard courts and a

pickleball court. Restrooms are available nearby in the Island Commons.

street, the Orchid House’s award-winning blooms are also a volunteer labor of love.

Natural Island Beauty

J. Howard Wood Medical Center

A limited number of gardening plots are available for Shell Point residents on The Island and at The Woodlands. Volunteer opportunities are available for residents with a green thumb at the nearby Shell Point Butterfly Habitat and its adjacent Butterfly Bed and Breakfast. Just across the

The J. Howard Wood Medical Center is a full-service primary care medical center with highly trained practitioners, including full-time physicians, nurse practitioners and behavioral health specialists, all of whom are employed by Shell Point. Appointments

For gardening lovers, The Island offers individual garden plots, a butterfly habitat and orchid greenhouse.

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The Larsen Pavilion skilled nursing center connects residents with healthcare services that include short term and long term nursing care, rehabilitative therapies, memory care and hospice services.

The Shell Point Pharmacy is located inside the J. Howard Wood Medical Center. Both are part of the Larsen Pavilion skilled nursing center.

with Shell Point physicians are available Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on some Saturdays.

Shell Point Pharmacy The Shell Point Pharmacy is a fully-licensed pharmacy staffed by knowledgeable pharmacists and certified pharmacy technicians who are able to assist residents with their medication, sundry and durable medical equipment needs. Prescriptions may be filled and picked up on location, or delivered to the resident’s home at no extra charge.

Larsen Pavilion and Rehabilitation Center Shell Point’s 219-bed skilled nursing center, the Larsen Pavilion provides short and long term nursing care, memory care and hospice care, as well as physical, occupational and specialized rehabilitative therapy through its Rehabilitation Center. These services are available to Shell Point residents as well as to individuals from outside the community.

The Village Church Located on The Island, The Village Church is the center of the community’s spiritual life and is committed to building a community of forgiveness, purpose and hope in Jesus Christ. With numerous denominational backgrounds represented, this Christian and Missionary Alliance (C&MA) church congregation includes residents of Shell Point, the local community and seasonal guests. Regularly scheduled worship services, as well as additional church programs and activities are held throughout the week. For more informa-

The pealing bells of The Village Church ring throughout the community each day. The adjacent parking garage serves a dual role as a hurricane shelter, allowing residents and staff to safely weather Hurricane Charley (2004) and Hurricane Irma (2017).

tion, visit www.villagechurchshellpoint.org or call (239) 454-2147.

Island Hurricane Shelter and Parking Garage The hurricane shelter on The Island, one of two such shelters at Shell Point, was designed and built to be strong enough to

withstand a Category Five storm with gusts up to 200 mph. The building also serves a dual purpose as an employee parking garage.

Residents are thankful to have the peace of mind that, should a storm ever threaten Southwest Florida, they have a very safe place to go.

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Center Court provides a host of recreational sports amenities that include tennis and pickleball, as well as a 90-seat picnic area and attached restroom facilities. Nearby is the popular Friendly Dog Park. The Palm Grill and Blend restaurants, located at the Woodlands Commons, offer gourmet selections with attentive personal service and lakefront views.

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Campus Guide

Places to Go &...Things to Do

Surrounded by nature preserves, greenways and lakes, The Woodlands offers luxurious, high-rise residences in four elegant atrium-style buildings featuring views of winding, tree-lined streets, an expansive lake and a grand boardwalk promenade.

The Woodlands Secure and private, The Woodlands at Shell Point is surrounded by 400 acres of nature preserves on the south and west, along with winding tree-lined streets, water views and a grand boardwalk promenade. The Woodlands provides access to Lakewood, Oakmont, Rosemont, Parkwood, the Woodlands Commons, Center Court, The Arbor and the Transportation department.

Woodlands Commons The Woodlands Commons offers a Concierge Desk inside the main entrance to the building. The Concierge will gladly

assist you with U.S. Postal Service purchases, Comings & Goings forms, copies and faxing, plus general information about Shell Point’s weekly activities, fitness programs, travel opportunities, special events and more.

Two restaurants are located just off the main living room and provide beautiful views of the boardwalk and lake beyond.

The Palm Grill is open for lunch and dinner and provides an elegant, yet comfortable setting for residents to enjoy with their friends and family. Nearby is Blend, a casual setting that provides breakfast and lunch, including extensive coffee selections and

gelato for those with a sweet tooth.

Also located in this building are the offices of The Academy of Lifelong Learning, which offers a variety of continuing education options to residents, and the Concert Series box office. There are also meeting rooms, lounges, the Resident Computer Center, Genealogy Library, and other recreational amenities available for residents. Upstairs is the Grand Cypress Room, a large meeting room that can seat approximately 200 people for various events.

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Center Court Across the street from the Woodlands Commons is Center Court. Here you will find four Har-Tru tennis courts, four pickleball courts, a large covered picnic area with ceiling fans, tables and chairs, a built-in grill for cookouts and air-conditioned restroom facilities.

Friendly Dog Park

The Woodlands Concierge Desk offers a variety of community resources and helpful information.

The Arbor is Shell Point’s second assisted living residence. It contains a convenient specialty medical center where local, contracted physicians offer appointments for residents.

Like pickleball, bocce is a popular sport at Shell Point!

The Friendly Dog Park is located at The Woodlands, west of Center Court. The park is open from dawn until dusk and its amenities include water, a shaded bench area and a trash receptacle.

Arbor Specialty Medical Center The Arbor Specialty Medical Center, located in The Woodlands, provides Shell Point residents with access to multiple contracted specialty providers. These physicians and nurses are not employed by Shell Point.

To schedule an appointment or for further information about the Medical Centers, please call (239) 454-2146.

The Friendly Dog Park is not only a convenient spot for pet owners to socialize; it also gives energetic pups a place to roam free.

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Coastal Links is comprised of three smaller neighborhoods: Eagles Preserve, The Estuary and The Enclave. The Estuary’s single family homes and villas feature an old-Florida style of architecture, with metal roofs, dormers and cupolas, and clapboard siding.

Coastal Links Coastal Links is the entrance that leads to Coastal Commons, The Estuary, The Enclave, Shell Point Golf Club, Eagles Preserve, Tribby Arts Center, the Energy Management Building (Chiller Plant) and Golf Course Maintenance.

Coastal Commons Coastal Commons (formerly called The Club at Shell Point) features a beautiful, two-story building overlooking Shell Point’s championship 18-hole golf course.

On the first floor of the building, you will find the Golf Pro Shop, the men’s and women’s locker rooms, the fitness center, aerobics room and the Seagrape Salon & Spa, which offers complete salon and spa service.

Upstairs is the Banyan Grille restau-

rant, which serves lunch and dinner. A large banquet room is also available for catered events and special functions. Outside is the Breezeway Café, which offers casual outdoor dining overlooking the golf course, plus the golf course cart storage, putting green and driving range.

At Your Service Coastal Commons provides a concierge desk just inside the main entrance. At this Coastal Links Concierge Desk, the concierge will gladly assist you with purchasing stamps, Comings & Goings forms, copies and faxing, plus general information about Shell Point’s weekly activities, travel opportunities, dining and personal transportation reservations, special events and more.

The Cove and Estuary Community Pool The Cove offers a gracious meeting space that features a covered, wraparound porch and double doors on three sides that allow natural light to infuse the building.

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Coastal Commons, formerly known as The Club at Shell Point, is home to Shell Point Golf Club, the Banyan Grille and Breezeway Café restaurants, a fitness and aerobics center with locker rooms, Seagrape Salon & Spa, meeting spaces and catering services, and the Golf Pro Shop.

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Clockwise from top: Coastal Links is home to several popular lifestyle amenities, such as the Coastal Commons building, which features the poplular Banyan Grille. Construction on the future site of Tribby Arts Center started in 2019. As seen here from the air, Eagles Preserve is tucked between the 14th and 16th fairways of Shell Point’s championship golf course.

wall-mounted television, small kitchenette and access to restrooms in the attached pool house. Resident mailboxes for The Estuary are located at the entrance to The Cove’s parking lot.

Future Site of Tribby Arts Center Construction recently started on Tribby Arts Center, a 44,000-squarefoot center for creative expression that will offer exhibition spaces, galleries, a tiered-seat auditorium, dance studio and

multiple studios for painting, photography, quilting and textiles, pottery, jewelry and crafts, glass and more. The creation of a larger space to make and enjoy art at Shell Point came from a desire to move the current art studios out of the Island Creativity Center – where they were first built more than 25 years ago – and into an expanded space that will better serve Shell Point’s more than 2,400 residents.

Whether creating or viewing art, performing or listening to music, or learning

something new during an Academy presentation, the future Tribby Arts Center will offer something for everyone.

Chiller Plant Shell Point’s Energy Management Building, also known as the Chiller Plant, helps keep the community cool by using a continuous cycle of water instead of traditional air conditioning. The result is an energy-efficient and environmentally friendly system.

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The Springs is Shell Point’s third assisted living facility.

A recent $28 million, multiphased renovation included a comprehensive redesign of the building’s exterior façade and interior common spaces, a 5,300-squarefoot recreation wing, and a 32,000-square-foot wing that holds 27 standard assisted living apartments with covered parking.

Connected Living at The Springs has an interior courtyard for recreation as well as an extensive outdoor gardening and social space, which are both designed to be secure while allowing freedom of movement.

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The Welcome Center includes a digital topotable, interactive maps and videos created by the SPTV team that feature aerial footage of the entire community. This technology helps the Sales team tell the exciting story of what life at Shell Point is all about.

Waterside Located at the entrance to Shell Point’s campus, Waterside contains a variety of buildings including the Welcome Center’s Sales and Marketing offices, The Springs Assisted Living residence and Connected Living at The Springs.

Welcome Center Located at the front entrance to Waterside and the community, this twostory building was designed to provide visitors and prospective residents with an example of the quality and level of excellence that can be found through the community’s campus. It is home to the organization’s Sales and Marketing offices, along with the Shell Point Television (SPTV) Studio.

The Springs Assisted Living The Springs is Shell Point’s third assisted living facility, where residents may receive assistance with medications, dressing and bathing, ambulation, bed-making, access to physician services, and emergency assistance as needed. Recreational staff plan daily and weekly events designed to challenge residents to continue to think and grow educationally, spiritually and socially through enjoyable activities with friends.

In 2018, The Springs received a $28 million renovation, which included a comprehensive redesign of the building’s exterior façade and interior common spaces and the addition of a 5,300-square-foot recreation wing and a 32,000-square-foot wing that holds 27 standard living apartments with covered parking.

Connected Living at The Springs Individuals with early to mid-stage cognitive loss may benefit from assisted living memory support, available through Connected Living at The Springs, a 21,000-square foot facility with 28 apartments and ensuite bathrooms. The building is divided into two households that each include an open living room, dining and kitchen concept to create a homelike environment.

Connected Living programming takes a holistic approach that supports an individual’s unique strengths and abilities, allowing each resident to thrive by emphasizing relationship-based care, dynamic LifeQuest programming and the support of an interdisciplinary team of healthcare professionals.

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NEARBY ATTRACTIONS Looking for more information about various businesses and services, as well as recreational and entertainment venues located near Shell Point, such as shopping, beaches, grocery stores, parks, hospitals and other amenities? Stop by any Concierge Desk to pick up a brochure that outlines these nearby facilities.

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Shell Point’s interactive map is available online at http://www.shellpoint.org/imap

Finding Your Way B Y M I K E H A B E R , D I G I TA L M E D I A M A N A G E R

As many residents know, Shell Point is the second-largest continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in the nation. The last 50 years have brought tremendous growth and expansion to the organization, and today the community’s more than 700-acre campus is peppered with lifestyle amenities, homes and apartments, medical facilities, meeting places and more.

Due to Shell Point’s size, navigating the property can sometimes seem daunting.

This is especially true for newer residents and visitors.

To aid in both navigation and discovery, Shell Point offers an online interactive mapping system that is available to all through the internet. Access the tool by visiting http://www.shellpoint.org/imap on your mobile or desktop device. There, you will find a three-dimensional representation

of the campus rendered in great detail.

Once you visit the website, you will find two main sections: A map view is displayed on the right side of the page, and a legend tool is located on the left. The map view can be zoomed in and out with your mouse, or by using the plus and minus buttons in the upper right-hand corner of the map window.

Perhaps the easiest way to navigate the map is the search tool located just above the legend. Simply enter a location or address, select from the matching features, and a marker icon will appear on the map.

Another way to search features on the map is by exploring the legend on the lefthand side of the window. Campus features and amenities have been grouped topically.

If you click the arrow preceding the category name, you can explore the available features contained therein. For example,

the “Amenities” category contains features such as “Boating,” “Computer Centers,” “Creativity Center,” “Dining,” etc.

By checking the small white box to the right of a feature or category, marker icons will appear on the map representing their locations. By selecting the marker icon, detailed information will be displayed.

Another exciting feature of the interactive mapping system is the multiple floor display tool. Located in the upper left corner of the map window, a small white box contains an up and a down arrow. Tapping on these will reveal the internal layout of residential structures along with addressing information.

Feel free to explore the map and make use of this helpful tool. If you have any questions about its features, or would like to provide feedback, please email webmaster@ shellpoint.net.

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Best Beaches Near Shell Point B Y E M I LY R O S E , P U B L I C R E L A T I O N S C O O R D I N A T O R

A vacation destination for waves of tourists each year, Southwest Florida is known for its local beaches, fishing, swimming, sunning and sightseeing. Shell Point residents are blessed to live right down the street from the world-renowned beaches of Sanibel Island and Fort Myers Beach. In fact, they can be seen from the eighth floor of Oakmont in The Woodlands! Here is a guide to just a few of the best beaches to visit in Southwest Florida!

1. Causeway Islands Park This long, 10-acre stretch of beach follows the shore of the elevated causeway that leads to Sanibel Island. The sunny spot, which looks into San Carlos Bay, is a wonderful place to watch dolphins frolicking, windsurfers catching the breeze and boats zooming by. And you can’t beat the fishing under the causeway!

There’s not much soft sand, so bring a beach chair to take in all the action.

Restrooms and drinking fountains are nearby; free parking is wherever you can find it. Don’t forget to pack $6 for the bridge toll.

2. Lighthouse Park Beach Located on Sanibel’s southern tip, this beach provides wonderful views of the Sanibel Lighthouse as well as the causeway and the Gulf of Mexico. While it is not an extremely wide beach, it’s known for its great shelling and family-friendly setting. A spacious pier allows for fishing.

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Dispatch by calling (239) 472-3111. Food and beverage carts are usually located on the premises, and restrooms are close to the lighthouse itself.

3. Tarpon Bay Beach

4. Bowman’s Beach

Bowman’s Beach is probably the most popular public beach on the island of Sanibel because of its privacy and the lack of commercial or residential development. Great shelling adds to the experience.

Parking costs $5 an hour. Plan for a hike from the car to the beach.

However, once you arrive you’ll find shaded walkways, picnic tables, bike racks, restrooms and a payphone. The isolation of the beach is one of its best features.

5. Turner Beach Turner Beach is a great spot for shelling and fishing, with its beautiful views, rock jetty and good sand quality. However, swimming is not advised as the water is deep and the undertow can be very strong.

Parking is limited and the fee is $5 an hour, so beachgoers are encouraged to arrive early.

Thanks to its east-west orientation, currents in the Gulf of Mexico carry vast quantities of shells to this beach. The soft, white beach has excellent sand quality and is also a great place for swimming and walking with pets.

Newly renovated restrooms are located onsite, and the beach offers ample parking, includBowman’s Beach ing handicapped access. Expect to pay $5 per hour for parking.

Courtesy beach wheelchairs are provided if 24-hour notice is given to the City of Sanibel Police Department Dispatch by calling (239) 472-3111.

Lighthouse Park Beach

6. Bowditch Point Regional Park This park showcases the peaceful side of Fort Myers Beach. With 17 acres of unspoiled, uncrowded beachfront overlooking both the bay and the Gulf of Mexico, you’re sure to find the perfect spot to relax.

Amenities include restrooms, showers, changing rooms, picnic and grill areas, hiking paths and a wheelchair-accessible boardwalk leading to the wide, sandy beach.

There are also free day docks that can accommodate boats up to 28 feet in length.

Parking is available near the beach for $2 an hour.

7. Lynn Hall Memorial Park This well-kept beach is a family affair, attracting many young people and families. Amenities abound, such as picnic huts, a fishing pier, change and soda machines, restrooms and paid lockers. The nearby “Times Square,” a pedestrian mall, has many shops and restaurants.

You’ll find lots of paid parking for $2 an hour, but go early to get a close spot.

is accessible by boardwalk or tram.

Popular for shelling, swimming, picnicking and sunbathing, its miles of nature trails, mangrove forests, fishing spots and pristine beaches are easily accessible. Sightings of manatees and dolphins are frequent! The more adventurous can canoe or kayak through the bay and nearby lagoons.

Parking costs $8 per vehicle.

9. Bunche Beach Located just two miles from Shell Point off John Morris Road, Bunche Beach offers a completely natural tidal wetlands area that

8. Lover’s Key State Park One of the four barrier islands of the park, this two-mile Estero beach

Lynn Hall Memorial Park

Bunche Beach

is perfect for birdwatching, picnicking and sunbathing. Designated as a Great Florida Birding Trail site, its outdoor activity center has two paddlecraft launches, two wildlife viewing and fishing piers, a 310-foot boardwalk and composting restrooms.

Parking costs $2 per hour.

10. Newton Park Located on Fort Myers Beach, Newton Park is home to former Floridians Jim and Ellie Newton, who were friends of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford.

Beachgoers will find an historic home rich in island history. The nearby Mound House often provides free guided beach walks with a master naturalist that depart from this area.

Tiki huts, picnic tables, water fountains, shower and restrooms are available onsite. Parking is metered, so bring quarters for your visit.

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ining is an important component of life at Shell Point.

Shell Point has developed a wide variety of dining options for residents and their guests to enjoy. Six restaurants are open to the public and available throughout the community, including the Banyan Grille and Breezeway Café at the Coastal Commons; The Crystal and Island Café; and the Palm Grill and Blend in The Woodlands. Dining attire is typically resort-casual.

HOURS To create a consistent dining experience for residents, the hours of operation for The Crystal, Island Café, Palm Grill and Blend will be made permanent on June 1 and will not change moving forward. The Banyan Grille will continue to respond to seasonal demand, and its hours may be updated in the future. For similar reasons, Breezeway Café will close on May 12 for the summer, with plans to reopen in the fall.

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items include deli specials, fresh-brewed coffee, freshly baked pastries and handdipped ice cream. A variety of daily specials are also available. (239) 454-2286

THE CRYSTAL

The Crystal is located in the Island Courtyard and serves lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch. From the popular Crystal Platter and lighter fare option to its diverse à la carte menu featuring gourmet sandwiches, fresh seafood and personal pizzas, The Crystal has something for everyone in an elegant, tropical-inspired setting. Alfresco dining is also available on The Crystal’s shaded patio. (239) 454-2199

PALM GRILL

Palm Grill is located on the first floor of The Woodlands Commons and serves lunch and dinner with daily chef specials and house favorites. Attentive personal service complements the delicious meals served in this beautiful lakefront setting that is ideal for special occasions. Resort dinner attire is appropriate. (239) 454-2059

BLEND

Blend is located on the first floor of the Woodlands Commons and features freshly baked breakfast pastries, cookedto-order eggs, breakfast sandwiches and other light items along with freshly brewed coffee and handcrafted espresso beverages. For lunch, enjoy soups and salads, deli sandwiches, paninis, wraps and more. Alfresco dining is available on the brick patio overlooking the lake. (239) 454-2060

BANYAN GRILLE

Located in the Coastal Commons at Shell Point, Banyan Grille offers a gracious dining experience in a casually elegant setting overlooking the waterways and fairways of Shell Point’s championship golf course. The menu includes gourmet selections, fresh seafood, healthy salads and perfectly grilled steaks. (239) 225-2900

BREEZEWAY CAFÉ

Conveniently located at the golf course turn, Breezeway Café offers to-go selections and menu service under shaded patio seating with sprawling golf course views. (239) 225-2900

Summer Hours EFFECTIVE JUNE 1

THE ISLAND

The Crystal

LUNCH: Monday through Friday — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

DINNER: Monday through Friday — 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

SUNDAY BRUNCH: 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Closed Saturday Carryout orders may be placed by calling (239) 454-2199.

Island Café

BREAKFAST, LUNCH AND DINNER Open Daily — 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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LUNCH: Tuesday through Saturday — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

DINNER: Tuesday through Saturday — 4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Closed Sunday and Monday Carryout orders may be placed by calling (239) 454-2059.

Blend

BREAKFAST AND LUNCH Sunday through Friday • 8 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Closed Saturday (239) 454-2060 C OA S TA L L I N K S

Banyan Grille

LUNCH: Tuesday through Saturday — 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

SUNDAY BRUNCH: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Closed Monday Reservations are recommended at (239) 225-2900.

Breezeway Café BREAKFAST AND LUNCH Open Daily — 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

(239) 225-2955

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All Mapped Out How To Get Around at Shell Point Whether it’s a trip to the dentist in town or a journey across campus to play bridge, the Shell Point Transportation team is committed to getting you there safely, comfortably and promptly.

Shell Point residents have an abundance of transportation choices to meet their needs, with 20 commercially licensed drivers on staff; seven buses that each have wheelchair lifts or ramps designed to accommodate walkers, wheelchairs and scooters; a shuttle that circles The Island; and even a personal transportation service.

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follow established routes and timetables, the department also adjusts vehicle schedules to match ongoing activities and the demand of various events. As the community continues to develop, adding independent living homes or constructing lifestyle amenities like Tribby Arts Center, the Transportation team will adapt the existing bus routes to accommodate those needs as well.

Visit any of Shell Point’s concierge desks to pick up your copy of a convenient, comprehensive route schedule that makes it easy to track down transportation within the community. The guide includes individual maps of each route,

along with times of departure from the bus stops around the community.

Navigating the Community Campus The Blue Route provides community bus transportation that runs 365 days a year, from 7 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Monday through Friday, and from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Bus stops are located at the Woodlands Commons, The Arbor, Parkwood, Lakewood, the Rehabilitation Center, the Larsen Pavilion, the Island Circle and The Village Church.

After 4 p.m. and until 8 p.m. on

Monday through Friday, the Blue Route shifts to an on-call system. The program is called Drivers On Demand and utilizes smaller, more efficient vehicles to pick up residents from normal bus stop locations upon request.

“The goal of the Drivers on Demand ‘pilot’ program is to create greater efficiency in transportation during the evening hours, while also saving on fuel costs. This system also makes it easier for residents to move about property for evening dining, a time when parking may be a challenge,” explained Transportation Manager Dianne Morton.

To secure transportation after 4 p.m. from Drivers On Demand, residents should call (239) 489-8489. A transportation dispatcher answers these phone calls and will send for drivers using a twoway radio.

Large passenger buses remain in reserve for community-wide events with high attendance, such as concerts or the recent Shell Point Lifestyle Expo. They are also available for use during a weather evacuation, should that become necessary.

The Island Tram makes a clockwise loop around the Island neighborhood twice per hour, 365 days a year, from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Monday through Friday – and from 8:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Typically a small van or car, it makes stops at the Island Circle, each independent living court building, King’s Crown assisted living, the Rehabilitation Center, the Larsen Pavilion Administration Building, the J. Howard Wood Medical Center and The Village Church.

After 4 p.m. until 8 p.m. on Monday through Friday, the Island Tram shifts to the same Drivers On Demand program used by the Blue Route. This on-call system supports all the neighborhoods at Shell Point.

Getting Out About Town Shopping Bus Shell Point offers weekly shopping trips to local stores for life’s little necessities.

Shopping bus services are available four days a week at no fee with stops scheduled at various times, Monday through Friday.

Destinations include Publix, Wal-Mart, CVS Pharmacy, Target and the Sanibel Outlets, as well as other popular shops for hardware, dry cleaning, pet supplies, restaurants, movie theaters, banking, barbers and shoe repair. The bus can hold 15 passengers and leaves plenty of space for your groceries. It picks up and returns passengers at The Island, The Woodlands, Coastal Links, and The Springs.

This service is free, but residents must call any concierge desk at least 24 hours in advance to place a reservation. If you are unable to keep your appointment, please call to cancel.

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Transportation Route Schedule

area. Zone maps are provided at any of Shell Point’s concierge desks. Also, please note that there is a fee for medical transportation, which is charged to the resident’s monthly billing statement.

When booking off-campus appointments, please schedule your medical visits between the hours of 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. for morning appointments, and 1:30 p.m. and 3 p.m. for afternoon appointments.

This provides ample time for both the appointment and return to Shell Point.

To schedule Medical Bus transportation, please call any of the concierge desks and be ready to provide the appointment date and time, and the name, address and telephone number of the physician or facility you need to visit.

Please note that Medical Bus transportation service is intended for routine appointments only, not for extensive examinations or surgical procedures. If you need that type of transportation, please plan to use Shell Point’s Personal Transportation Service. Alternate medical transportation and companion support may also be available through Shell Point Home Care by appointment. There are also several commercial companies that provide specialized services that may be covered by Medicare or insurance.

Personal Transportation Service

Pick up your easy-to-use transportation guide at any concierge desk.

Medical Bus If a resident has a medical appointment scheduled outside of Shell Point, within five pre-determined zones around the Fort Myers area, a Shell Point medical bus is available for transportation services five days a week. Reservations must be made 48 hours in advance when scheduling these off-campus appointments.

Appointments should be scheduled in one of the five zones in the Fort Myers

Looking for personalized, one-on-one transportation service to medical appointments, airports, hospital visits, shopping trips or ports of call? Shell Point can have a professional driver and high-quality vehicle ready for you with 48-hours’ notice through its Personal Transportation Service.

Available to residents, their guests and family, this service is available 365 days a year, from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. The service fee will be signed for, then billed to the resident’s Shell Point account. For off-hours and holiday trips, based on the availability of resources, an additional fee of $10 per hour applies.

Reservations may be made online at www.shellpoint.net or by calling 48 hours in advance to the Personal Transportation Reservation Line at (239) 433-7959 or to the Coastal Commons Concierge Desk at (239) 225-2900.

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Live Music

The Crystal Games

Resident Gardens

Green Team

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BBQ Picnic Discussion Groups

Classic Car Trivia

Shell Point Golf Club

Lifestyle Expo Soared to Success It’s all about the lifestyle with so many ways to get involved!

Samba Card Group

The Up, Up and Away! Shell Point Lifestyle Expo was the place to be on Friday, March 8. The Village Church buzzed with excitement as residents celebrated the unique lifestyle that is only found at Shell Point. More than 90 displays and interactive exhibits showcased the best of the community’s resort-style amenities, services and programming, including booths featuring resident volunteer and activity groups.

A classic car show greeted attendees as they arrived at the expo, along with booths that demonstrated a variety of ways that residents can enjoy the great outdoors at Shell Point. The kayakers, boaters, fishing club and Shell Point’s own Suzy Q pontoon made a splash with those who love water activities. Meanwhile, water volleyball,

tennis, pickleball, table tennis, bocce, croquet, golf, the Aviation Club, and members of the Shell Point Walking Club encouraged residents to get outside and get active.

The smell of backyard grilling wafted through the porte cochere along with the strains of steel drum music, as residents sampled hot dogs and hamburger sliders, compliments of the Breezeway Café.

Nearby, the Island Café team served CocaCola and root beer floats, along with ice cream sandwiches and Drum Sticks.

A Sea of Color As guests headed inside, they found the church auditorium transformed with colorful, informative booths. Sprinkled

Bocce

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Scrapbooking

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volunteer opportunities and fun events that take place at Shell Point year-round.

A variety of Shell Point departments also offered resources about new programs and services, from Healthy Living and wellness, to education and the cultural arts – and much more.

The healthcare section, for example, featured services and programs offered through Connected Living and assisted living, the Shell Point Pharmacy and Medical Centers, the Larsen Pavilion and its volunteer Auxiliary, Home Care, support groups, hospice care and more.

The recently expanded Healthy Living Coordination team was also on hand to greet visitors, establishing and strengthening relationships between residents and team members. Nearby, the Shell Point Rehabilitation Center offered balance

assessments for residents.

Meanwhile, the assisted living dining team attracted a steady crowd to its table of hors d’oeuvres that included signature items like smoked salmon layered on sundried tomato focaccia bread with a chive cream cheese spread, topped with red onion marmalade, diced crispy bacon, basil lemon aioli and a cherry tomato.

Another fun section highlighted games at Shell Point, such as samba, billiards, the Model Yacht Club, bowling and the Gulf Coast Model Railroad train attraction.

Beyond card game demonstrations, there were also games peppered throughout the Lifestyle Expo on various tables, providing residents with many chances to win prizes throughout the event.

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Model Yacht Club

Butterfly Garden

Resident Chaplains

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The Village Church

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Retirement Counselor

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setting at the heart of beautiful Southwest Florida. Here, residents enjoyed learning about amenities like the Orchid House, Butterfly Habitat, resident gardens and rose garden, along with special interest and volunteer groups like the Green Team and Adopt-A-Road volunteers.

Positioned nearby, residents found an array of delicious snacks and beverages at dining stations provided by Shell Point’s six restaurants, including gazpacho soup by the Palm Grill and vegetarian spring rolls by The Crystal. The food samples brought rave reviews and greatly enhanced the event.

The Academy of Lifelong Learning joined the Legacy Foundation, the Shell Point Library and Genealogy Library, and the Information Technology team in the education section, along with special interest groups like ESOL, Great Decisions, Current Events, discussion groups and more. The table also shared details about off-campus trips, upcoming cruises and future travel opportunities.

In the culture section, dance, music and art took center stage with exhibits by the Painters Guild, Photo Club, Wood Shop, Pottery Studio, Glass Studio, quilt

club, knitters and more. The table for the Fine and Performing Arts Series conveyed information about Shell Point’s annual concert series, while the Tone Chimes, Joy Belles, Jazz ‘n’ Stuff and Shell Point Strings groups put their passion for music on full display.

Beyond providing a spacious gathering place to hold the Lifestyle Expo, The Village Church also educated visitors about spiritual services and worship opportunities at Shell Point. Topics included healthcare chaplaincy, prison ministry, food pantry drives, Women’s Connections, Bible studies and small groups, the Stamp Ministry, benevolent causes and vacation Bible school.

The Marketing and Communications team helped residents sign up for Shell Point Secure accounts online, answered questions about Shell Point Television (SPTV) and handed out copies of Shell Point Life magazine. Volunteer members of the Shell Point Life Readers, a group that reads the magazine out loud on SPTV for those with low vision, visited with residents passing by.

Representing additional amenities and services at Shell Point, the left mezzanine gave residents a peek at the community’s transportation services, Gift Shop, UPS volunteers, concierge and greeter desks, Guest House, Shell Point Salon and Spa and Community Thrift Store.

A Little Friendly Competition

Suzy Q Pontoon Boat

Showcasing a thorough cross-section of resident life and programming during the LifeQuest Expo required many helping hands. Shell Point residents stepped up to the challenge, preparing table displays to represent their groups, clubs and volunteer opportunities. As a small token of appreciation, Shell Point hosted a friendly competition among tables and awarded prizes for the most attractive display, the most informative table and the most enthusiastic participants.

Most Attractive Display 1. Model Yacht Club 2. Assisted Living Dining 3. Orchid House 4. Thrift Store

Community Thrift Store

Most Informative 1. Butterfly Garden & Habitat 2. Samba 3. Green Team 4. Photo Club

Most Enthusiastic 1. Water Volleyball 2. Aviation Club 3. Dance Groups 4. Quilt Club

Dance Groups

Congratulations, expo booth display winners!

Assisted Living Dining

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May LifeQuest Happenings

Six Dimensions: Physical • Emotional • Spiritual • Educational • Community & Social • Natural Environment For questions about upcoming events or activities, please contact the Coastal Commons concierge desk at (239) 225-2900.

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

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BILLIE SWAMP SAFARI THURSDAY, MAY 2 7:45 A.M. THE ISLAND 8 A.M. THE WOODLANDS 8:15 A.M. COASTAL LINKS 6 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN LOCATION: SEMINOLE RESERVATION COST: $78 (LUNCH IS INCLUDED) After a prime rib buffet lunch at the Swamp Water Café, the group will embark on an airboat eco-tour. Splash through the swamp to view native and exotic wildlife up close while riding through the wetlands on this Swamp Buggy Eco-Tour. Shell Point residents will experience the wonders of nature as you ride effortlessly along the airboat trail through cypress domes where you will see native animals in their natural environment.

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WALK WITH THE DOCS FRIDAY, MAY 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 7 A.M. MEDICAL CENTER BUS STOP/IS Lace up your walking shoes and join Shell Point’s physicians in an exhilarating morning walk around the beautiful Island neighborhood. You will have the opportunity to learn more about the medical staff while

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also getting physically fit together. Water will be provided during this outing.

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FASHIONING ART FROM PAPER

BY ISABELLE DE BORCHGRAVE FRIDAY, MAY 3 9:15 A.M. THE ISLAND 9:25 A.M. THE WOODLANDS 9:35 A.M. COASTAL LINKS 3:30 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $15 (LUNCH ON YOUR OWN) LOCATION: NAPLES Travel to Artis Naples to see the fascinating exhibit, Fashioning Art from Paper, which is Isabelle de Borchgrave’s interpretation of historical costume through the folding, crumpling, painting and sculpting of paper. This exhibit features recreations of elaborate Renaissance gowns as well as whimsical costumes from the Ballet Russes. Isabelle’s breathtaking, life-size works have been featured in major exhibitions around the world. Enjoy a casual lunch at the Artis Naples Café. Tickets are limited, so sign up soon!

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

THE MAY SPRING DANCE SATURDAY, MAY 4 7 P.M. TO 9 P.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL COST: $10 PER PERSON

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Join Carol Clark, APRN, as she leads this presentation and discussion about some of the most popular diets on the market today. She will provide highlights of popular diets such as the Atkins, Ketogenic, Mediterranean, Plant-based, South Beach, and Whole 30 diets. You will leave with a better understanding of which diet is best for your lifestyle.

MONDAY, MAY 6 2:15 P.M. THE VILLAGE CHURCH/IS

LIVING WELL WEDNESDAY, MAY 8 1:15 P.M. OSPREY ROOM/IS Whether you’re a health and fitness enthusiast or just beginning your LifeQuest to wellness, you are welcome to attend this class. Led by Wellness Manager Michelle Tompkins, Living Well encourages a discussion on topics

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MEDICAL LEARNING SESSION: NUTRITION, AN OVERVIEW OF POPULAR DIETS THURSDAY, MAY 9 11:30 A.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS

GATEWAY BRASS: USAF BAND CONCERT

Gateway Brass is a brass quintet that proudly showcases military professionalism by providing entertaining public concerts throughout the Gulf Coast region on behalf of the United States Air Force (USAF). This virtuoso group of active-duty airman musicians performs an exciting range of musical styles spanning five centuries. The ensemble is a component of the USAF Band of the West located at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas.

Please don’t miss this free afternoon of great music!

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such as exercise, healthy eating, unique recipes and general wellness. Residents share their own input and ideas to create an active discussion. Every month is different and you are sure to leave with a better understanding of how wellness plays a role in daily life.

Dance away the night with music by Jennifer Gilmore, who has a voice like Karen Carpenter and excels at singing music from the 1950s to 1960s. Beverages and refreshments will also be served. Tickets cost $10 per person and are required. Ticket forms can be obtained at all three concierge desks.

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LEOPARDI’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT FRIDAY, MAY 10 10:40 A.M. THE ISLAND 10:50 A.M. THE WOODLANDS 11 A.M. COASTAL LINKS 2:30 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $4 (LUNCH ON YOUR OWN) LOCATION: FORT MYERS Come on out and join your Shell Point friends for some delicious, authentic New York-style Italian cuisine from recipes that have been passed down through the family for decades, using only the freshest ingredients. Leopardi’s offers seven different lunch specials daily starting at $8, plus a regular menu so that you will have many great choices for your meal.

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MOTHER’S DAY TEA AND FASHION SHOW

decade leading to the historic Apollo 11 flight. An intimate account told from Armstrong’s perspective, based on the book by James Hansen, the film explores the triumphs and the cost to Armstrong, his family, his colleagues and the nation itself during one of the most dangerous missions in history.

THURSDAY, MAY 9 1:30 P.M. COASTAL COMMONS PRIVATE DINING ROOM/CL COST: $12 PER PERSON Laurie Neinhaus will return to Shell Point to present a Mother’s Day program, entitled The Stories My Clothing Can Tell. Guests will be introduced to vintage fashions and accessories from the 1880s through the Roaring Twenties.

This fashion show, which will feature some familiar Shell Point staff faces, will also look at the history, cultural happenings and personalities behind ten reproduction gowns.

Hot tea, sandwiches and scrumptious desserts will be served.

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Shell Point residents are exclusively invited to shop at the bright and beautiful world of Chico’s, an hour before their usual opening time! Outfit coordinators will be on hand to help you put together an outfit you are sure to enjoy for a long time. Please enjoy lunch at one of many dining venues located at Coconut Point Mall.

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SATURDAY AT THE MOVIES: FIRST MAN (2018) (PG-13) SATURDAY, MAY 11 2 P.M. & 7 P.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL First Man is the riveting story behind the first manned mission to the moon, focusing on Neil Armstrong and the

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PRIVATE SHOPPING EXPERIENCE AT CHICO’S AT COCONUT POINT MALL MONDAY, MAY 13 8:15 A.M. THE ISLAND 8:25 A.M. THE WOODLANDS 8:35 A.M. COASTAL LINKS 1:30 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $4 (LUNCH ON YOUR OWN) LOCATION: ESTERO

CTMAXX: COGNITIVE FITNESS TRAINING WORKSHOP

Exercise is one of the best preventative measures for most physical ailments. CTMaxx is a system that uses elements of problem solving, decision making, spatial awareness and direct recall along with physical fitness to challenge both brain and body and help develop stronger cognitive aptitudes while combining components of exercise. Learn what CTMaxx is all about from Janna Clark, CPT, ICEI and the Shell Point fitness team during this new, innovative workshop experience.

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PAINTERS GUILD MONDAY, MAY 13 2 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS Painting your own unique landscapes, indoors and outside, is the focus of this gathering. Plein Air painting opportunities this summer, new ways of looking at color, setups for outdoor work, portable palettes – all will be covered. Also, the continual series on renowned contemporary artists will focus on painting landscapes with a brush and canvas, or using an iPad. Summer workshops and groups will be discussed. All who are interested in art are welcome.

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wellness in this presentation on cognitive behavioral therapy. Learn about useful techniques that you can modify in order to live a healthier lifestyle; emphasis will be on diet, exercise, supplementation and sleep.

TUESDAY, MAY 14 3 P.M. TO 4:30 P.M. BLEND/WDL Join Resort Services for Ultimate Trivia! Play three rounds of trivia with 25 questions each round. Come with a team or come by yourself and play. No need for pen and paper as Ultimate Trivia is played with your smart phone or tablet. Come on out and test your knowledge with Ultimate Trivia! Blend will be open with pastries and beverages available for purchase. See you there!

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THURSDAY, MAY 16 2:15 P.M. MANATEE ROOM/IS The team at Computer Medics, after being in business for almost 20 years, has heard and seen it all. Computer Medics has comprised a list of frequently asked questions over the years that customers ask when they call in. The answers to these questions will be explained by the presenter in terms that a person at any technological level can understand. There will also be a time for general questions at the end of the class.

ISINGS TRAVEL PROGRAM: EPIC JOURNEY COLLECTION THURSDAY, MAY 16 10:30 A.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS 11:30 A.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL 3:30 P.M. THE COVE/EST Jeanne Veldman, the cruise manager from Isings Travel, would like to invite 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 this event.

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COMPUTER CLUB: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

LIFESTYLE MODIFICATION WITH COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY THURSDAY, MAY 16 1 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS Yaw Adu-Sarkodie, PharmD of the Shell Point Pharmacy will help reaffirm your New Year’s resolutions of health and

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AQUA GYM & SWIM FRIDAY, MAY 17 9 A.M. TO 10:30 A.M. LIFEQUEST AQUATIC CENTER/IS Aqua Gym and Swim will encompass all that one needs for optimal fitness – in the water! There will be three 30-minute segments: lower body and core, upper body strength and cardiovascular endurance. Groups will rotate every 25 minutes; participants can take part in some or all of the workout. There is a five-minute break between each segment for transitions and rest.

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SUNDAY MATINEE: TOPKAPI (1964) SUNDAY, MAY 19 2 P.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL Beautiful thief Elizabeth Lipp (Melina Mercouri) and criminal genius Walter Harper (Maximilian Schell) put together a plan to steal an emerald-encrusted dagger from Istanbul’s Topkapi Palace. As part of their crew, the duo hires small-time hustler Arthur Simon (Peter Ustinov) to help them smuggle munitions into the country. What could possibly go wrong?

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SENIOR FITNESS TESTING

Would you like to know how your physical fitness compares to others your age? Join Shell Point’s physical therapists as they conduct the Senior Fitness Test this month for residents of The Island. Those interested will be tested in strength, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance and agility.

Sign up now by calling (239) 454-2256.

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RIDE THE TIDE… ON BEACH DAY THURSDAY, MAY 23 8:30 A.M. THE ISLAND 8:40 A.M. THE WOODLANDS 8:50 A.M. COASTAL LINKS 3 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $18 (ICE CREAM ON YOUR OWN) LOCATION: DELNOR-WIGGINS PASS STATE PARK Take advice from the ocean: Be “shore” of yourself, come out of your shell, take time to relax and coast, avoid “pier” pressure, and “sea” life’s beauty. Don’t get “tide” down; make waves and sign up for Beach Day! Bring your personal beach and sun supplies, and your chair. Shell Point staff will serve beverages and a picnic lunch for you. On the way home, there will be a traditional stop for ice cream at Royal Scoop!

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 5 P.M. TO 7 P.M. BANYAN GRILLE BANQUET ROOM/CL COST: $25 PER PERSON Join Resort Services for an evening of BBQ & Blues!

Banyan Grille will serve up a barbecue buffet dinner featuring baby back ribs, grilled barbecue chicken and slow roasted pulled pork, with sides like baked beans, mac and cheese, corn on the cob and more! Don’t forget about dessert! The Marty Stokes Band will perform live. Doors will open and music begins at 5 p.m. and the buffet will begin at 5:15 p.m. All reservations must be made at a concierge desk in advance.

Mild hyperbaric therapy, also known as HBOT, is a non-invasive, natural, painless process that treats pain, inflammation, cancer, wounds and more. Join YOLLO Wellness owner Wendy Law, M.Ed, and her team as they share the benefits of hyperbaric therapy and other natural-non-invasive modalities for health and longevity.

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IMPORTANCE OF CREATIVITY: PSYCHOLOGICAL REACTIONS TO ART ON THE AGING BRAIN

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THURSDAY, MAY 23 10:30 A.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL From cave drawings to the latest in neuroscience technology, science validates the importance of creativity for the brain. Creativity supports overall health and wellbeing in mind, body and spirit, and is an essential component as one ages. This interactive lecture presented

by Angel Duncan, Ph.D, from the Neuropsychiatric Research Center of Southwest Florida, will offer an explanation of how and why the arts are good for your brain. Pursue your personal passions and interests!

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AVIATION CLUB: THE LIFE OF A COMMERCIAL PILOT THURSDAY, MAY 23 1:15 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS What would life be like as a commercial pilot? What does it take to become one?

Wes Fetzer (Nautilus), a pilot with United Airlines for 34 years, has over 16,000 flight hours and “captained” a variety of airplanes such as the Boeing 737, 777 and 747. He will share his experiences in commercial aviation including the hiring process, training required, working conditions, safety considerations, the difference between airline and corporate flying, and some unusual incidents in his flying career.

50% OFF STOREWIDE! COMMUNITY THRIFT STORE MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND SALE FRIDAY, MAY 24 AND SATURDAY, MAY 25 15501 OLD MCGREGOR BLVD., SUITE 2 Community Thrift Store will hold a Memorial Day Weekend Sale from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Friday, May 24 and Saturday, May 25. Take 50 percent off a wide selection of merchandise such as furniture, boutique clothing, home goods, appliances, decor and more! The store is located in Miner’s Plaza. For more information, contact Community Thrift Store at (239) 225-6529.

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SEMINOLE RAILWAY MURDER MYSTERY DINNER TRAIN: MURDER IMPOSSIBLE FRIDAY, MAY 24 4:30 P.M. THE ISLAND 4:40 P.M. THE WOODLANDS 4:50 P.M. COASTAL LINKS 10 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $88 (FOOD INCLUDED) LOCATION: FORT MYERS Get in on the fun! This description may self-destruct in five seconds, so put on your spy shoes for this 1960s thriller on the train! These dinner train mysteries are such fun and the five-course dinner is always topnotch too. Sign up for an evening of intrigue, dining and fun. See if you can solve this creative and mysterious whodunit.

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MONDAY CLASSIC MOVIE: THE EGG AND I (1947)

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MONDAY, MAY 27 6:45 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS

DING DARLING FILM SERIES: JANE TUESDAY, MAY 28 1 P.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL Ding Darling will return to Shell Point once again to present the documentary, Jane. This film tells the story of renowned primatology scientist Jane Goodall using never-before-seen footage. It shows her early journey and research in Tanzania, focusing on her famous field work with chimpanzees.

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LIBRARY BOOK TALK TUESDAY, MAY 28 2:15 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS Dottie Pacharis (Eagles Preserve) will review Mind on the Run – which is also written by Dottie Pacharis. The book chronicles a family tragedy: the life and death of Dottie’s son who suffered through five major, prolonged bipolar manic episodes. Discussion will follow the presentation and refreshments will be served.

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NIGHT OF HEROES TUESDAY, MAY 28 6 P.M. FRIENDSHIP POINT/IS Shell Point will honor service members, veterans and their families with a heartfelt tribute that recognizes their service and sacrifice. This evening includes special remarks from Col. Jim Stapleton (Harbor Court), music by Naples barbershop quartet Tropical Depressions, and a special color guard presentation by VFW Post 8463 from Cape Coral. And, of course, delicious summertime desserts will be served.

Bob MacDonald (Fred MacMurray) surprises his new wife, Betty (Claudette Colbert), by quitting his city job and moving them to an abandoned chicken farm. Betty struggles to adapt to their new rural lifestyle, especially when a glamorous neighbor seems to set her eyes on Bob. What happens next?

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PET OWNER HURRICANE SEMINAR WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 10 A.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS Shell Point pet owners are encouraged to plan ahead for their pet’s care during an evacuation. Mark your calendar for this seminar, presented by Rita Southern, director of Assisted Living and Resident Support Services.

Explore the options that are available in the event of an evacuation, learn about the logistics and timing of finding local pet care, review the requirements for Shell Point’s pet shelter, and note the necessary pet supplies for sheltered animals.

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

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WEDNESDAY, MAY 29 10:30 A.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL

Known for their outstanding service, atmosphere and cuisine, this restaurant is the perfect place for Shell Point residents’ next adventure. The focus of their menu is fresh, local and fun food! George & Wendy’s Seafood Grill also offers a gluten-free lunch menu! Entrees start at $11.

2019 RESIDENT HURRICANE SEMINAR THURSDAY, MAY 30 10:15 A.M. THE VILLAGE CHURCH/IS Would you like to become more familiar with Shell Point’s hurricane plan? Attend the 2019 Resident Hurricane Seminar to learn important details about this year’s resident sheltering plan from the Shell Point hurricane coordinator, Shell Point management staff and consulting meteorologist.

Not only will you leave with useful information about storm preparation, shelter locations, resident responsibilities, resident shelter kits and more, but you will also have the opportunity to pose your questions.

GEORGE & WENDY’S SEAFOOD GRILL THURSDAY, MAY 30 11 A.M. THE ISLAND 11:10 A.M. THE WOODLANDS 11:20 A.M. COASTAL LINKS 2:30 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $4 (LUNCH ON YOUR OWN) LOCATION: SANIBEL ISLAND

The food you eat has a direct impact on your cells, from providing nutrients and protecting the body to potentially causing damage. Inflammation is the cause of many chronic diseases and can often be alleviated. Learn about foods that promote or reduce inflammation with Carrie Bloemers, a registered dietitian with Lee Health.

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PRESIDENTS AND THEIR FIRST LADIES, DRAMATICALLY SPEAKING TUESDAY, JUNE 4 1 P.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL Welcome back Bill and Sue Wills and their program, Presidents and Their First Ladies, Dramatically Speaking.

This year, the duo will come in character as President and Mrs. Herbert Hoover. Step back in time and learn more about the 31st president of the United States. Bill and Sue have spent the last 22 years researching 34 presidential couples, and they travel all over the United States doing presentations in communities, schools, libraries and National Parks.

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DIABETES SUPPORT FRIDAY, MAY 3 • 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, healthy living coordinator, at (239) 454-8246.

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Support Groups ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS THURSDAYS, MAY 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 • 4:30 P.M. SABAL ROOM/WDL This is a fellowship of those who share their experience, strength, and hope to solve their common problem and help others recover from alcoholism. This “open” meeting welcomes those who struggle with alcohol issues. For more details, call (239) 275-5111.

CAREFREE SUPPORT GROUP WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 • 1:30 P.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL This Connected Living group offers caregivers and those 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 join us in the Grand Cypress Room at the Woodlands Commons to enjoy live jazz music! The Jazz and Stuff band will be holding a practice session, and all Carefree members are welcome to listen in! For additional information, contact Alice DiFalco, healthy living coordinator, at (239) 433-7939.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT TUESDAYS, MAY 7 & 21 • 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. Dr. Nancy Spencer facilitates the groups and can be reached at (239) 454-2043. Sign-up is required.

COPD SUPPORT

This group meets quarterly, and the next meeting will be held in July.

Call Ken Peterson for further information at (239) 482-3779.

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The group is on hiatus and will resume its next session in September. For additional information, contact group leaders Jim and Judy Mayer (Junonia) at (239) 454-3139.

HEARING ENRICHMENT WEDNESDAY, MAY 22 • 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. This is a great opportunity to try out the assisted listening devices available in the Social Center.

Friends and family are also encouraged to attend. For more information, call Janine Hammond, manager of healthy living coordination, at (239) 454-2186.

MEMORY CARE TUESDAYS, MAY 7 & 21 • 9:15 A.M. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONFERENCE ROOM/IS These groups are designed to provide education and support to residents who have some type of memory disorder. The objectives of the groups are to identify practical strategies to help residents better manage their memory loss, address longrange planning and offer an environment that fosters a sense of purpose and heightened self-esteem. Please note that individual assessment is required before joining a group; individual appointments are also available. Kathy Fratrick, LCSW, facilitates the group and may be reached at (239) 454-2073.

PARKINSON’S ENRICHMENT TUESDAY, MAY 7 • 10:15 A.M. KING’S CROWN COMMUNITY ROOM/IS This group aims to provide support and educational opportunities to those affected by Parkinson’s disease as a patient, caregiver, family member or friend. Meetings include speakers, group discussions and emotional support. For more information, call Janine Hammond, manager of healthy living coordination, at (239) 454-2186.

VISION ENRICHMENT TUESDAY, MAY 14 • 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 Katy Quinones, healthy living coordinator, at (239) 454-2101.

Paperless copies of the revised Resident Manual are available online, or a hard copy may be picked up at any concierge desk.

Updated Resident Manual

Now Available One of the documents that every new resident receives when they move into Shell Point is the Resident Manual. This helpful tool provides information about life in the community and addresses a variety of details that new residents may have questions about. Existing residents also receive an updated copy of the manual each year.

In 2018, the manual was reviewed by each of the departments within Shell Point and updated to reflect current practices.

It was also reorganized and reformatted to be more user-friendly for residents. “The manual answers many questions about dayto-day life at Shell Point,” said Director of Resident Life Laura Slack.

“Revising the Resident Manual gave us the opportunity to completely reorganize how the information is presented.

Hopefully, residents will find this redesigned manual easier to use and understand,” said Laura. “Of course, if you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact the Resident Life team for assistance.”

Pick Up Your Copy Any new residents moving into Shell Point will receive a copy of the Resident Manual when they make their initial deposit during the sales process at the Welcome Center.

Current residents are encouraged to save paper by using the digital version of the Resident Manual. To access the manual online, login to https://www.shellpointsecure. com and click on “Media” then “Documents” from the top menu.

For residents who prefer a physical copy

of the manual, hard copies will be made available for independent living residents to pick up at any of the three concierge desks at the Island Commons, Woodlands Commons and Coastal Commons.

Residents who have gone up north for the summer can pick up a copy of the manual upon their return in the fall.

Manuals for assisted living residents will be delivered directly to the three assisted living buildings. The staff of those buildings will distribute the manuals to their residents. A small inventory of manuals will also be provided to the main office of the Larsen Pavilion.

Do you have questions about the revised resident manual? Contact Director of Resident Life Laura Slack for more information at lauraslack@shellpoint.org, or by calling (239) 454-2289.

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Carolyn Johns (Parkwood) Back in the Day Acrylic

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Painters Guild Hosted

First Annual Open Show B Y R E N É E C H A S TA N T ( H A R B O R C O U R T )

Sandy Ehlers (Eagles Preserve) Fantasy Watercolor and Ink

Susan Schmitt (Lakewood) Fruit of a Royal Palm Watercolor

John Pluhar (Palm Acres) Eilean Donan Castle Watercolor

Six Painters Guild members received a Judge’s Award Ribbon in the resident-led club’s inaugural Annual Show, held earlier this spring.

The beautiful exhibition displayed a variety of media, techniques and subjects — scenes from Shell Point and European travels, personal statements, an exciting sports moment, a fascinating range of images.

The show was judged by Michele Baron Beulow, an award-winning and well-known regional artist associated with the Sanibel-Captiva Art League and the Fort Myers Beach Art Association. After careful consideration, she gave recognition to a total of six of the paintings in the exhibit.

The commendations were based on merits such as composition, color, movement, imagination, use of medium and more.

Congratulations to each of the talented Painters Guild winners!

Judith Hardy-Stashin (Turban) Just Out of the Gates Pastel

THE WINNING IMAGES WERE BASED ON THE FOLLOWING MERITS:

Carolyn Johns (Parkwood) for Dramatic Composition Sandy Ehlers (Eagles Preserve) for Imaginative Use of Pattern Susan Schmitt (Lakewood) for Skillful Use of Color and Texture

Anita Putnam (Harbor Court) for Dramatic Color and Abstraction John Pluhar (Palm Acres) for Striking Use of the Medium Judith HardyStashin (Turban) for Expressive Movement

Anita Putnam (Harbor Court) Looking at Life Acrylic

Painters Guild Artist Invited To Exhibit on Sanibel Artist Dave Tompkins (Turban) recently received an invitation from the Sanibel-Captiva Art League to display a series of landscape watercolors during an upcoming exhibit held at the Sanibel Civic Center. The exhibit will be available to view during the month of May, and will also include paintings by Peter Zell. Future exhibits planned by the Sanibel-Captiva Art League include showcases by Suzanne Bennett (Turban) and Carolyn Johns (Parkwood).

Dave Tompkins (Turban)

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Summer School

Explore Art, Environmental and Current Affairs,Technology 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

Many of the enriching, educational classes offered by The Academy of Lifelong Learning are taught by Shell Point’s own resident experts! As the summer semester kicks off, pick a favorite, familiar topic or dive into a completely new field of study – the choice is yours.

Ole! Head to Mexico on May 4 for a colorful look at the country’s history and culture with Professor Adrian Kerr.

Coffee With a Neighbor A group of Shell Point residents recently visited a country with a large land area that sets the stage for the extreme temperatures and even more extreme landscapes. It’s also home to the tango, and the largest dinosaur ever discovered. Come to What Country Is This!? (CWN01) on Wednesday, May 22, to enjoy George Waters’ (Palm Acres) photos and video of their exciting trip.

For the Love of Learning

This semester’s Academy Lunch and Learn will celebrate The History of Mexico, The Alamo and Cinco de Mayo (FLL01) on Saturday, May 4 with a lecture

by Professor Adrian Kerr, accompanied by a Mexican menu prepared by Shell Point Chef John Horner. Mexico is in the news daily, and Professor Kerr will provide a presentation that spans from early Mexican civilization to 1821 when the Mexican people revolted and became independent.

He will also discuss the new Mexico, Texas independence, the Mexico American War and the famous events culminating in the unexpected Cinco de Mayo victory over the French at Puebla, concluding by reviewing major events up to present times.

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her Samba-playing team will introduce new players to the game of Samba with Samba Card Games: Calling All Beginners (FLL02) on four Mondays: May 6, 13, 20 and June 3. Why not try a game that includes fun with new friends while exercising your brain?

When gazing into the sky at the moon and the visible planets, it’s easy to wonder about this planet’s home among the solar system, the galaxies and the universe itself. Join history professor Adrian Kerr for A Short History of the Planet Earth (FLL03) on Monday, May 13.

On Tuesday, May 14, The Academy will welcome art history lecturer and art history doctoral candidate Dustin Aaron. Dustin will return to The Academy for a look at another fascinating time in art history with Gustav Klimt and the Art of Vienna’s Golden Age (FLL04). Inspired by the past, but looking to the future, Gustav Klimt prepared to introduce a new era of painting in his hometown. Examine what was happening in Vienna as Monet and Renoir painted their Impressionist landscapes in Paris at the end of the 19th century.

Every May, Village Church Senior Pastor Andy Hawkins, Ph.D, sets aside time to answer questions on the Bible and theology on Wednesday, May 15, he

will address the kinds of things that many have been wondering about – even those perplexing and difficult issues that you may be afraid to ask about. Each annual presentation is different because the questions are different! Those registered for “I’ve Been Wondering…” (FLL05) can submit questions in advance to Pastor Andy, from which he will select as time allows.

During his lecture on Monday, May 20, called The Care and Feeding of Golf Carts (FLL06), Chuck Fuechsel (Parkwood) will share the requirements for keeping these fun, practical and mostly carefree miniature automobiles in tip-top condition. He will explain the inner workings and some maintenance needs that should be performed.

During The Most Famous Trees from History (FLL07) on Monday, May 20, Professor Adrian Kerr will place famous trees into the context of their important position in American culture. Beyond providing an important source of wood for making houses, boats and forts, some trees have a life of their own and have gained celebrity status, intermingled with notable figures, saved lives, helped to start religions, been an inspiration to science and witnessed firsthand great events in history.

This is their story.

Dr. Thomas Cimarusti, associate professor of musicology at the Bower School of Music at Florida Gulf Coast University, will return this semester to provide several classes in music history. The first, The Origins of the Classical Symphony (FLL08), will take place on Tuesday, May 21.

Alligators, Sharks and Panthers: How

of Lifelong Learning At

What country is home to the tango, the largest dinosaur ever discovered and a host of incredible, scenic landscapes? Find out during a photo-filled presentation by George Waters (Palm Acres) on Wednesday, May 22.

to Avoid Being Eaten! (FLL09) will be presented on Thursday, May 30 by author and Sanibel environmentalist Charles Sobczak, who will take his popular brand of “eco-humor” to an entirely new level with this latest lecture. Using humor, with some more serious topics, he will help students focus on what each person can do to decrease his or her chances of being harmed, while exploring much graver risks that will be faced moving forward.

Academy On the Go

On Wednesday, May 15, travel to Naples Botanical Garden (OTG01) for a tour of the botanical garden that is dedicated to “connecting people with plants by conserving and researching the biological diversity of our collections and ecosystems; engaging visitors in learning about plants, gardens and ecosystems; and inspiring visitors to value plants, gardens and natural habitats.”

The second educational field trip planned for May will take Academy students to Wauchula, Florida to Discover the Center for the Great Apes (OTG02)

on Wednesday, May 29. It has roots in the rainforests of Borneo, where founder Patti Ragan spent several months volunteering at a rehabilitation project for wild orangutans in 1984. She formally established the nonprofit organization in 1993 and finally found the perfect location for the sanctuary site in 1997.

The center has grown to more than 100 acres and provides a home for more than 40 great apes.

Technology Clinics

Resident volunteers continue to offer free walk-in clinics throughout the semester to give you individual time for your own personal needs.

Computer Clinics: Free Walk-in Clinics (TC01) will run on weekday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon in the Woodlands Resident Computer Center at the Woodlands Commons.

Apple iPad, iPhone and Mac: Free Walk-in Clinics (TC02) will run every

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Saturday afternoon from 1:15 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. in the King’s Crown Community Room, located on The Island.

Google and Android: Free Walk-in Clinics (TC03) will run on Monday afternoons in the Resident Computer Center at the Woodlands Commons from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. as well as at the Island Resident Computer Center in the Creativity Center on Thursday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon.

Please watch the Weekly Reminder and SPTV for additional technology lectures that will be popping up throughout the summer semester.

Stay Tuned Please refer to the Academy brochure or on the resident website for more information. Continue to confirm your class selections in the Weekly Reminder, as any last-minute changes will be posted there or on SPTV. You can contact any concierge desk for registration and questions. We welcome ideas for future courses, and look forward to seeing you at an Academy class soon!

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How to Live Happy at Shell Point

BY MICHELLE TOMPKINS, WELLNESS MANAGER

When Harold Roth and Wilma Sanders (Royal Bonnet) thought about their future, they always believed they would spend their retirement years living on the beach.

Both retired teachers, Harold and Wilma spent fifteen years as snowbirds on Marco Island. Describing themselves as beach lovers, the couple enjoyed the sun, sand and daily walks along the island’s beautiful coast. After a while, they both felt like they needed something more.

“You can only lay on the beach for so long,” laughed Harold.

At one point, many years earlier, Harold and Wilma drove through Shell Point on a whim. They weren’t even entertaining the thought that one day they might live here; they just wanted to check it out.

Fast forward to March 2018, when Harold and Wilma decided to take a structured tour through the community with Shell Point Retirement Counselor Inga Bredahl. “I told Harold I was just going to go with him and look. I wasn’t really open to more than just looking at that point, but after spending time with Inga, seeing everything Shell Point had to offer, I was ready to move in,” recalled Wilma.

The Sanders decided to take the next step and put down a deposit, thinking it would be at least a year before the apartment of their choice became available. To their surprise, they were called a mere three weeks later and were shocked to find out the waterfront apartment could be theirs sooner than they imagined! “We couldn’t New residents Harold and Wilma Sanders (Royal Bonnet) haven’t wasted any time getting engaged in wellness programs, volunteer opportunities and social activities. Their excitement and joy about life at Shell Point shines through in all they do.

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pass up the opportunity to have that view, so we went for it!” shared Wilma.

Just like that, they transitioned from snowbirds to full-time Florida residents when they moved into Royal Bonnet in September 2018.

All Settled In After just six months, it’s fair to say they have transitioned well to their new Shell Point lifestyle, jumping right in to the daily activities and programs that are offered to keep residents fit, healthy, entertained, engaged and busy.

Harold and Wilma are happy to be doing everything that interests them.

The couple takes about forty-five minutes each week to prepare their calendar by reviewing the Weekly Reminder, Shell Point Life magazine, and Shell Point Television (SPTV) so they will be well informed about what’s going on. They make sure to write down everything that they want to do or participate in, so they don’t miss out on anything.

An average day typically begins with a two-mile walk around The Island at 6:30

a.m., followed by a fitness class or two. They have been prioritizing their health now that they are at Shell Point and make sure to take advantage of Wellness Connection and group exercise classes that are offered.

You can also find the couple taking Academy classes, learning T’ai Chi for the first time, attending Great Decisions and Current Events group meetings, lunching on the Suzy Q and becoming interested in the Green Team events and volunteering.

him. Harold even bought his first model boat that he sails two days a week, along with maintaining his garden.

Rarely leaving the property, they enjoy the Island Café for a coffee, entertain guests at the Banyan Grille, The Crystal and the Palm Grill, and recently tried out the Breezeway Café at Coastal Commons for the first time.

“We are not in the least bit tired of the restaurants,” said Wilma. “They are outstanding.”

When the couple is not already tied up and busy with programs or events, they love taking their guests for golf cart tours of the community. In conversing with them both about Shell Point, you are sure to feel their joy and excitement about being here.

As Harold and Wilma could tell you, immersion in the Shell Point culture and making the most out of the opportunities available allows residents to experience a lifestyle like no other.

“I feel like we stepped into a pot of gold,” said Wilma. “I am the happiest I’ve ever been!” added Harold.

An average day typically

begins with a two-mile walk around The Island at 6:30 a.m., followed by a fitness class or two. They have been prioritizing their health.

“Being on the water and having the gardens nearby really impressed me. I can fish right outside my door!” said Harold.

Harold is part of the newly formed fishing club and also participates in Model Yacht Club sailing, which is very new to

LifeQuest Discussion Group Educational Dimension

Superfoods: Achieving Optimal Health Date: Saturday, May 18 • 10 a.m.

Location: Grand Cypress Room/WDL Hosted by: Shell Point Dining Team Learn all about superfoods and how you can make healthy, informed choices about your nutrition as the Dining team hosts a special guest from Fresh Point, Shell Point’s partner in fresh food delivery. This presentation will highlight a variety of organic foods and their health benefit.

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Generous Gifts

GET US ON THE ROAD

Meaningful charitable donations come in a variety of forms; these two came with the jingle of car keys. This year, two generous donations made it possible for Shell Point to purchase two much-needed vehicles that serve specialized purposes.

Lights, Camera, Action!

The Shell Point Television (SPTV) camera crew is accustomed to hitting the road. Putting together a good show requires capturing footage for promotional segments, filming events and programs that take place around campus, and even reporting Shell Point news from “on location.”

Before the Shell Point Television (SPTV) Studio relocated to the new Welcome Center at Waterside last month, the team typically used a golf cart to shuttle between video shoots on The Island or at The Woodlands. But this method was inefficient and subject to weather conditions.

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nized that moving to the front entrance of Shell Point would make it necessary to purchase a vehicle that would better suit our increasing transportation needs,” explained SPTV Studio Manager Dave Nixon.

“The roundtrip from Waterside to The Island is several miles. It would be tough to rely on a golf cart to consistently make that trip without running out of juice – not to mention carrying a crew of up to four staff with camera equipment in tow!” said Dave.

The SPTV team sat down with the Legacy Foundation’s executive director, Jeff Cory, and Transportation Manager Dianne Morton to determine if it would be possible to secure a more appropriate vehicle. Thanks to a generous donation

by John and Mitzi King (Junonia), the team was able to purchase a 2018 Ford Transit Connect XLT cargo van.

It’s pretty easy to spot the van’s colorful wrap, which sports the SPTV logo. “There’s a hidden benefit to Shell Point every time the camera crew heads to an off-campus shoot, such as our recent trip to Alliance

The SPTV crew gratefully received a new van, thanks to a generous donor.

L-R: Teddy Byrne, Dave Nixon, Rich Nation, Lynn Schneider, Dan Philgreen and Emily Rose.

for the Arts to capture the Nonagenarian photography display,” said Dave.

“The new SPTV van is a conversation starter. People are impressed to learn that Shell Point puts together a daily television show for its residents, and it gives us an opportunity to talk with them about life at Shell Point. You never know what might come of it,” explained Dave.

Now the team is looking forward to “tricking out” the inside of the vehicle, adding racks and rigging to transport heavy camera and lighting equipment. “We feel so grateful for our new SPTV van. It’s exactly what we needed, and it’s all because someone decided to give back to the community,” said Dave.

Keep your eyes peeled, and you just might spot the new SPTV van in action!

Pavilion Residents Are Ready to Roll!

Each year, the Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary lovingly provides Shell Point with funds from its annual Bakeless Bake Sale fundraiser to make improvements that benefit Larsen Pavilion residents. A committee comprised of Auxiliary members works together with the Shell Point healthcare team to select which items will make the best “gifts” for residents and their building.

This year, the Pavilion Auxiliary invited Memory Care Director CJ Gulotta and Pavilion Activities Supervisor Tacey Larimer-Tettaton to share a wish list of purchasing ideas for the committee to consider.

Among those items suggested was a specialized bus that would allow the activities Since its inception, the Pavilion Auxiliary has supported Shell Point through its annual Bakeless Bake Sale campaign. This year’s Auxiliary gift of a specially outfitted bus will allow the Pavilion Activities team to plan many future on-the-go trips for residents.

team to take Pavilion residents off-campus.

“For the last few years, it has been difficult to successfully plan trips because transporting Pavilion residents demands a certain functionality from a vehicle,” said Pavilion Activities Supervisor Tacey Larimer-Tettaton. “We need a bus that can be responsive to the needs of residents with gait or balance issues, carry multiple wheelchairs and allow staff to safely address any resident needs while the vehicle is still in motion.”

As Tacey explained to the Pavilion Auxiliary board, a dedicated bus that has these special accommodations would open the door to many more programming possibilities – from educational fieldtrips to social outings.

The idea proved so exciting that a generous Shell Point resident, who prefers to remain anonymous, made a personal donation of $50,000 to be earmarked for the new vehicle. Together with funds from the Bakeless Bake Sale campaign, the Pavilion Auxiliary’s benevolent gift enabled Shell Point to purchase a brand-new, 2019 Odyssey Turtle Top bus with seats for 12.

More importantly, every bus seat can be

folded up and secured. “That means it can transport up to five wheelchairs at a time,” said Tacey.

But that’s not all! “Unlike most Shell Point buses, the flooring has no wheel wells.

This creates a flat, even surface that makes it safer for walking to your seat. There are also overhead grab bars throughout the vehicle that help people navigate through the aisle as well,” said Tacey. “They allow staff to help residents while the bus is still in motion.”

Now that the bus has been delivered, the Pavilion Activities team eagerly anticipates christening the bus and the team’s hard at work planning future trips. “Dare I say ‘perfect?’ The bus is ideal for our needs.

It’s super easy to use, and has so many extra safety features built in that we can’t wait to take it out for a spin,” said Tacey.

“It’s a huge blessing to be able to take Pavilion residents on outings around Southwest Florida. And we have the Pavilion Auxiliary and generous resident donations to the Bakeless Bake Sale to thank for it,” Tacey added.

One thing’s for certain: Pavilion residents are ready to roll.

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Real Estate…A Real (Gift) Opportunity B Y J E F F C O R Y, C F P , C T F A , C H F C , E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R O F T H E L E G A C Y F O U N D A T I O N

As summertime approaches, many Shell Point residents are making plans to travel north to their family or vacation home. Others who once enjoyed such adventure are considering options to simplify life and to sell or down-size their real estate holdings.

For philanthropically minded investors, non-cash assets, like real estate, that have appreciated most in value can be among the most tax-advantaged items to contribute to charity. Donating such assets may enable the donor to potentially eliminate capital gains liability on the sale of the assets and enjoy a current-year tax deduction. In fact through the years, gifts of real estate have been some of Shell Point’s most significant gifts, providing benefits for all residents and our community to enjoy.

Many investors find that their most appreciated assets come in the form of real estate – a piece of undeveloped land, a commercial property, investment property or a vacation home – that has been held for a long period of time and could create significant capital gains taxes when sold. By donating such assets to Shell Point, they can potentially eliminate capital gains tax liability on the sale of the real estate, take a full, fair market value (FMV) income tax deduction, if they itemize, for the donation.

Sometimes a donor would like to retain an income stream for life from the property and receive tax benefits, in which case they

might also consider funding a charitable remainder trust with real estate.

There are several considerations for this. First, real estate interests are generally appropriate to give to charity when a sale will enable Shell Point to convert the noncash interest into cash. It makes the most sense to donate real estate if the property has been held for more than a year and has appreciated significantly, as well as if the property is marketable and relatively easy and cost-effective to liquidate.

If a sale is expected, the terms of the sale should still be under negotiation. The docu-

mentation must not have proceeded to the point at which the IRS would consider it a prearranged sale. Contributions of real estate to Shell Point are generally deductible, for those who itemize, at fair market value – as determined by an independent qualified appraiser. And, gifts may be designated toward a specific interest at Shell Point such as the Friendship Fund, memory care, Tribby Arts Center or a program of your choice.

To learn more about how to make the most of a gift of real estate to Shell Point, contact Jeff Cory, executive director of the Legacy Foundation, at (239) 466-8484.

Your Savings, Your Legacy Benefits of Making an IRA Charitable Rollover Gift to Support Shell Point: • Avoid taxes on transfers of up to $100,000 from your IRA. • Satisfy some of all of your required minimum distribution for the year.

• Reduce your taxable income, even if you do not itemize.

• Make a gift that is not subject to the 50% deduction limits on charitable gifts.

• Designate your gift to the Tribby Arts Center, Friendship Fund or your favorite passion.

Contact Jeff Cory or Maria Festa at the Legacy Foundation at (239) 466-8484 to learn more.

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Great Beauty Tips

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

Many of us learned our hair and makeup routines – at least at first – by watching our mothers get ready for outings. In honor of Mother’s Day, here are a few beauty tips and tricks that are intended to help you get the most out of your morning hair and makeup routine.

Moisten your face powder.

The very purpose of powder is to cover imperfections and “mattify” your face. If you are oily, this can be wonderful. But, oil production slows as we age and powder can start looking dry, ashy and dusty on skin.

What you really want is a youthful glow. If you just can’t get away from using face powder, it’s best to go light, stick with a mineral powder and use a hydrating facial spray to set the powder and give it more of a dewy appearance.

Get thicker lashes. So you have decided to skip the powder

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that has been aging your skin. Don’t throw it away just yet! You can use a loose powder to coat and prime your lashes before applying mascara. If you only have pressed powder, don’t worry. It is easy to loosen up with a clean mascara wand. Use the wand to dust the powder onto your lashes. Apply two coats of mascara, wiggling the wand at the root and sweeping up. Use a clean brush to sweep away any excess powder and voila!

Got lashes? Loss and thinning of lashes is another side effect of the hands of time. It’s totally normal, but you can do your part to slow down this process.

Be sure to completely remove all mascara from your lashes every night before bed and always bypass the waterproof mascara.

Waterproof mascara is a big culprit in thinning lashes. Do you want to grow longer, more luscious lashes? Try a product that stimulates the

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growth like Revitalash which is available at the Island and Seagrape Salons.

Is your bathroom lighting flattering? Overhead fluorescent lighting can add shadows to your face and make your skin look sallow. It might help to revise your lighting situation in the room where you get ready and apply your makeup.

Better yet, find a spot with good natural lighting where you can apply makeup. The right lighting makes a big difference in how much product you apply and how dark the colors are that you select.

Tame those flyaways. Tame flyaway hair strands by spraying a toothbrush with hairspray and combing them down. If your flyaways are stubborn, coarse grey hairs, try using eyebrow gel. If you have static electricity in your hair, which can occur when the air is dry, use hairspray on your brush before brushing your hair.

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Happy Mother’s Day!

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Salon SpA Combo SAVINGS! In celebration of Mother’s Day, all ladies are invited to save by combining “salon” with “spa!”

Select a manicure and pedicure, massage or facial with your haircut and style to SAVE 10% ON BOTH Offer valid for these services only.

All services must be received during the same visit.

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R e mi n d e r

Ladies’

Spring

Mini-Retreat

EMBRACING A NEW KIND OF NORMAL WITH CAROL KENT May 15 • 9:15 a.m. to 2 p.m. • Church Auditorium Sponsored by Women’s Connections (A Ticketed Event) Tickets are available at (239) 454-2147

Our Employees Are “On Point!”

New program offers opportunity to recognize employees for going above and beyond

BY KAREN ANDERSON, VICE PRESIDENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES A N D C O R P O R AT E C O M P L I A N C E O F F I C E R

Shell Point has more than 1,100 individuals who are committed to “Caring for, Serving and Satisfying” residents each and every day. No doubt you have witnessed our Core Beliefs of Life, Love, Stewardship and Integrity in action from our amazing employees during your time as a resident.

Many of you have expressed the desire to recognize those who have “wowed” you in a more formal capacity.

We are pleased to announce that we now have an organization-wide employee recognition program that provides residents, guests, managers and supervisors with the opportunity to recognize those employees who go above and beyond in a tangible way.

The “On Point” program is easy – just pick up a nomination card from any one of the three concierge desks, restaurants, fitness centers, salon and spas, healthcare facilities, thrift store, Guest House or golf club. Complete the card by explaining what you experienced and either leave the com62

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pleted card at one of the concierge desks or place it in the interoffice mail where it will be delivered to Human Resources.

The card will be given to the employee’s manager so that he or she can be recognized in front of their peers at a weekly huddle meeting. The employee can then choose to turn the card in for “stuff!” With one card, an employee can pick from some cool Shell Point swag; with five cards, the employee can choose from a variety of $25 gift cards; and with ten cards, an employee will receive a day off with pay!

This program was designed with the input of employee feedback groups and Shell Point is excited to share it with you. We encourage you to use the program to recognize employees who are “on point!”

Employee recognition nomination cards are available from concierge desks, restaurants, fitness centers, salon and spas, healthcare facilities, thrift store, Guest House or golf club.

Can This Nation Pray?

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

How can this nation – divided as we seem to be – pray together?

It’s hard to imagine how, when we have great contention with someone, we can actually pray with and for them. Prayer is, in the first place, an act of humility and submission. “Thy will be done” is our modus operandi in prayer. It takes an extraordinary act of humility to pray with and for those with whom we have profound disagreements. And there are certainly profound disagreements in our nation at this time.

May is the month in which we are called – by our government! – to pray together.

The National Day of Prayer has been established as the first Thursday of every May. It has roots dating back to our founders, even to the days of the Continental Congress.

The modern call to national prayer took place in 1952 by an act of Congress, signed into law by President Truman. The date was affirmed in 1988 by Congress, signed

by President Reagan.

But an act of Congress cannot facilitate national prayer. Legislating humility and submission is inconceivable. How can our nation pray together?

Each year the National Day of Prayer determines a theme. This year, I believe the theme will help our nation pray together. It is “Love one another.”

“Love one another.” These words of Jesus from John 13 radically change the dynamic in our relationships with those with whom we have disagreements. If, for a few moments, we can set our profound disagreements aside, humble ourselves and truly love each other, we can pray together as a nation.

“Love one another” is a command. A “new commandment” as Jesus tells his disciples. Perhaps we need to hear it anew as well – as if it were the first time we’ve ever heard it.

“Love one another” comes with an attached condition: “As I have loved

you, you are to love one another.” Think of the extent of the love of Jesus – leaving behind His glory in heaven, coming to live in humility as a human being, willing to die for us. Jesus put aside for a time His personal prerogatives and, in profound humility, lived and died for others.

Consider the words of Paul: Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves.

Let each of you look not only to his own inter-

ests, but also to the interests of others. Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus, who, though He was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied Himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men. And being found in human form, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.

(Philippians 2:3–8, ESV)

With that kind of attitude, yes: I believe a divided nation can pray together.

And prayer with that attitude might very well transform us back into e pluribus unum (out of the many, one).

A National Day of Prayer Thursday, May 2

The Village Church will sponsor prayer gatherings throughout the Shell Point community on Thursday, May 2, in observance of the National Day of Prayer. You are invited to “meet at the pole” to pray for students and schools at 8 a.m. Eight other gathering places are arranged at various locations throughout the day, beginning on the hour. For questions, call the Church office at (239) 454-2147.

8 a.m. .......... Island Flagpole/IS 9 a.m. .......... The Cove/EST 10 a.m. ........ The Arbor Community Room/WDL 11 a.m. ......... Woodlands Commons Game Room/WDL Noon: .......... The Village Church Chapel/IS 1 p.m. ........... King’s Crown Community Room/IS 2 p.m. .......... Eagles Preserve Fitness Center/EP 3 p.m. .......... The Springs Media Room/Waterside 4 p.m. .......... Friendship Point/IS

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Helping Hands in B Y K A T E S U L L I VA N ( L U C I N A )

On Friday, March 15, 20 volunteers from six different states and across three generations met at Atlanta Hartsfield airport. This very diverse group of mostly women was there to join mission leader Dr. Gary Goforth, Shell Point Medical Director, on a medical mission trip to Olanchito, Honduras and the surrounding area.

Most, but not all, were new to this type of endeavor. We were very fortunate to be able to take advantage of the more than 20 years’ experience Dr. Goforth has in leading medical missions to this part of the world.

He has had the opportunity to develop in-country partnerships with a local pastor who facilitates setting up the clinics each day in a different location and getting the help of up to 15 Honduras locals to act as drivers, interpreters, intake interviewers, nurses to check vital signs, and a local doctor to help navigate the Honduras medical system when referrals are necessary.

As a group, we conducted seven clinics in six days. We saw more than 1,300 patients in the course of our week in Honduras. The first day, we held a clinic at Pastor Victor’s church which was very well attended by extremely grateful people. Partway through the day, a few of the workers broke off and went to do a clinic at a local nursing home. All of the patients at the nursing home were seen and evaluated, medication needs were assessed and the medications were brought back to them later the same day.

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years. The patients beneThe rest of the days, we fited from their eagerness to would all pile into a school bus learn, their caring demeanor and travel up to two hours to and their attention to detail. get to the location for that day’s After watching all these stuclinic. One day, our route took us dents, I think the future of across a river. Our school bus was medicine is in good hands. too heavy to cross the river and There was also a mother didn’t have four-wheel drive, so and daughter nurse team we had to climb out of the school from Massachusetts. Along bus and into the back of pickup trucks to get across the river and Medical students put with the assistance of another then go several additional miles to their newly learned nurse from Texas, these women skills into practice. ran the pharmacy operation. our final destination.

More than 100 Shell Point resThere were five Florida State idents answered Dr. Goforth’s University undergraduate premed students under the tutelage of Dr. John pre-trip call to help package bulk-purchased Patrick, from Fort Myers. We had three medications before the trip, which meant Pennsylvania students from Quinnipiac we carried seven suitcases of meds and other College in Connecticut, who will grad- medical equipment with us on the trip. That uate in the next few months. They were made the pharmacy operation go smoothly.

An optician from New Hampshire, being mentored by a certified PA from New Hampshire. The students had an opportu- along with Pat Divinnie (Eagles Preserve), nity to interact with patients in a way that assessed the need for reading glasses and will not be available to them for several provided nearly 400 pairs to patients who couldn’t read the Bible anymore. The look on their faces when they put on the reading glasses and the words once again became clear to them was truly heartwarming.

Karen Hall (Nautilus) provided Spanish language gospel books, vitamins and medication to control intestinal parasites. She and a nurse from California also had some toys and goodies for the children. Needless to say, they were very popular with the kids.

I was tasked with assisting in the

Honduras minor surgical procedures, irrigating and dressing some wounds and preparing injections for painful joints.

The children touched my heart in a special way. They were uniformly respectful, patient and joyful. It was nice to see kids running and playing rather than having their heads tuned to an electronic device.

They don’t have those devices, so they play.

There were no pacifiers in any baby’s mouth.

They don’t have them. I saw only one baby sucking a thumb. They are content sitting in mom’s lap. Most of them appeared to be hitting appropriate developmental milestones. As a group they seem to be doing

quite well with the limited resources available to them.

All the people we met were grateful for our presence. But the most touching and emotional time was the Thursday night church service held by Pastor Victor. At the end of his regular service, all of us from the United States were asked to stand in front of the stage and face the congregation. Pastor Victor extended his hand over us. The congregation extended their hands towards us. They all prayed for us. After that, many of those attending came up to us, embraced us, and fervently prayed for us individually. While most of us couldn’t

Dr. Gary Goforth and the medical mission team gave an interview to the local news station about their ministry at the clinic.

understand the words, the feeling and meaning were unmistakable.

I am so blessed to have had this experience and I am sure the rest of our group felt the same way!

Prepackaged medications helped the pharmacy operation run smoothly. While handing out medication to help with intestinal parasites, Karen Hall (Nautilus) also distributed Spanish language Bibles and vitamins to patients at the clinic.

Pat Divinnie (Eagles Preserve) teamed up with an optician to provide nearly 400 pairs of glasses to patients who could no longer read without corrective eyewear.

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2019 Hurricane

Awareness & Preparation

Vital Information for Potential Weather-Related Emergencies B Y R OY N E S T O R , S A F E T Y M A N A G E R A N D H U R R I C A N E C O O R D I N AT O R

With the unpredictable nature of hurricanes, Floridians need to be prepared! Fortunately, if a hurricane threatens the community, Shell Point residents have the benefit of onsite safety through two hurricane shelters located on The Island and at The Woodlands. While the hope is that the shelters will not be needed, it is still vital to be prepared.

In the case of a hurricane, the team may activate the evacuation plan approximately 36 to 48 hours prior to landfall, based on overall size and strength of the approaching storm, and any potential tidal surge. Recommendations to evacuate are also considered by Shell Point Management after consulting with Lee County Emergency Management and the Shell Point consulting meteorologist.

The Shell Point Hurricane Management Team will share up-to-date communications on the Resident Information Hotline at (239) 339-2541 or toll-free at 1-866-5516013, on Shell Point Television Channel 11 and online at www.shellpoint.net.

The president, or his designee, may also choose to communicate storm updates directly to the Resident Council members via in-person meetings, direct phone calls, or e-mail and text updates through an information alerting system 66

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known as AlertSense. The AlertSense communication system will be used to share evacuation instructions with court representatives and their alternate representatives once again this year, if necessary. The court representatives then disseminate this information to residents in their courts.

If an evacuation is ordered, all skilled nursing, assisted living and independent living residents who medically qualify to be sheltered will go to The Arbor in The Woodlands. Independent living residents will shelter on The Island in the two-story employee parking garage, just as they have in past years.

Each resident will be provided reclining seating and a Shell Point bag to hold hurricane kit items. In the event of an evacuation, the reclining chairs provided

by Shell Point will be delivered to the shelters in advance of residents’ arrival, so residents will no longer need to bring their own cot or “hurricane chair.” However, personal medical supplies and other personal hurricane kit items must still be provided by the resident and packed in the provided bag in advance of any evacuation. The kit, filled with resident-supplied items, will be transported to the shelters at the same time as the resident.

Plan for Success Save and refer to the 2019 Hurricane Preparation Guide, which was distributed to all residents. It is also made available online at www.shellpoint.net/hurricane.php. The guide includes Shell Point’s hurricane plan, emergency numbers, resident evacuation responsibilities, hurricane shelter kit supplies, volunteer opportunities and pet planning options and procedures.

Hurricane Season Begins June 1 As hurricane season approaches, Shell Point has scheduled two resident seminars to share important information about this year’s sheltering and pet plans.

However, if you cannot attend the Resident Hurricane Seminar and would like to review the information presented, the seminar will be rebroadcast on Shell Point Television Channel 12 on June 3, 4 and 7 at 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.

You will also be able to review the information by checking out a DVD copy of the presentation from the main resident library on The Island, or by watching the seminar online at www.shellpoint.net.

Resident Information Resources Hurricane Hotline: (239) 339-2541 or toll-free at 1-866-551-6013 Shell Point Television Channel 11 • www.shellpoint.net

2019 Resident Hurricane Seminar

Thursday, May 30 • 10:15 a.m.

The Village Church/IS Would you like to become more familiar with Shell Point’s hurricane plan? Attend the 2019 Resident Hurricane Seminar to learn important details about this year’s resident sheltering plan from the Shell Point hurricane coordinator, Shell Point management staff and consulting meteorologist.

Not only will you leave with useful information about storm preparation, shelter locations, resident responsibilities, resident shelter kits and more, but you will also have the opportunity to pose your questions.

2019 Pet Owner Hurricane Seminar Wednesday, May 29 • 10 a.m.

Social Center/IS Shell Point pet owners are encouraged to plan ahead for their pet’s care during an evacuation. Mark your calendar for this seminar, presented by Rita Southern, director of Assisted Living and Resident Support Services. Explore the options that are available in the event of an evacuation, learn about the logistics and timing of finding local pet care, review the requirements for Shell Point’s pet shelter, and note the necessary pet supplies for sheltered animals.

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Nature’s Notebook

BY ST E V E M O RTO N , D I R E C TO R O F L A N D S C A P E O P E R AT I O N S

Captain Blood

From a hidden position behind the huge oak, we watched them building in our forest. We counted their numbers. Construction materials were being hoisted, beginning with the heavy girders.

Next were beams, underlayment and sheathing. These trespassers had no business being in our forest.

It most certainly was our forest! Squirrels recognized the sound of our voices and chattered bravely, just out of range. Upon our presence in “The Forest of Mackenzie,” cock robins stopped in mid-song, simply out of respect. As a good Scotsman should, we knew every tree, we knew where the wild blackberries grew, and we knew each trail intimately from our daily patrols. Forest interlopers were not welcome by our clan.

We waited and prepared. When their numbers were down to a manageable size, our guerrilla attack was swift and without mercy. The completion of the structure was unacceptable. It commanded the high ground of the forest and the neighboring village could control our sylvan paradise. With cannonballs of mud, we fired a broadside salvo into their line of defense.

Descending upon them like banshee buccaneers, it was a complete rout. The muck-splattered intruders broke ranks and ran screaming home to their mamas.

Raising the Jolly Rodger over the captured tree fort, we basked in the glow of victory and our foray into piracy. I can now look back with amusement at the childhood drama in our St. Louis subdivision, pretentiously named after a Scottish clan.

However, I must admit that the desire to plunder has endured. I have since become a world class brigand. I have stolen shrubs from Suriname and taken trees from Tanzania. I have pilfered perennials from Peru and absconded with annuals from Australia. I have shamelessly snatched seedlings from around the sphere as my booty. Of course, not me personally; I have agents for my thefts.

Yet still, I am “a Horticultural Pirate.”

You may believe that horticultural piracy is just fanciful rhetoric from a marginally creative writer, but it is actually a real thing. In 2018, the Brazilian government fined private company Sambazon a fee of $20,000 for not obtaining permission to use Açaí palm seed genetic material for technological development. Brazil called it “biopiracy.”

Like Sambazon, I have recently taken a fancy to a delicate flower from Madagascar known as Catharanthus roseus and I intend upon capturing her, if I can evade the scurvy dog authorities.

The plant, which we call vinca, is more than just a pretty face. Extracts of its roots

and stems have been used for thousands of years as herbal medicine by indigenous peoples of Madagascar. More recently, Western pharmaceutical companies have been using these same extracts from vinca to treat leukemia and lymphomas without offering any compensation to the tribal discoverers of the drug. Again, there have been complaints from Madagascar of biopiracy for the commercial use of this plant without royalty.

I rationalize that my brand of horticultural piracy is more altruistic than other types. I simply wish to share the beautiful plants of the world with everyone to enjoy without ransom. And, vinca truly is a stunning beauty.

She has been developed into numerous pastel colors with names like lilac, punch, coral, and pink. Vinca has a cascading form that is perfect for hanging baskets and a more upright plant suited for landscape beds. Most importantly, vinca can withstand Florida’s tropical temperatures.

In the summer, you can find vinca in almost all Shell Point flowerbeds. It is planted as a border or as a mass planting. The delicate nature of the flower suggests a close inspection.

To which this pirate says, “Avast ye matey, no stepping on me flowers or you’ll walk the plank!”