Shell Point Life (Jul/Aug 2022) by Shell Point Retirement Community

Jul/Aug 2022

Vol. 17 Issue 4

CREATIVE CALLING CHILDREN'S BOOK AUTHOR FINDS A PATH FOR CREATIVE EXPRESSION THROUGH WRITING AND ART

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America the Beautiful

Shell Point is the place to be for fun on the 4th of July! Residents will don their red, white and blue best as we celebrate our nation’s independence with song, a parade, and of course, a good old-fashioned picnic. Read about the schedule of events on page

Creative Calling

Helen Ketteman (Eagles Preserve) is the author of 27 picture books for children and a prolific artist who is flourishing at the Tribby Arts Center. On page 4, you’ll learn about how growing up in a small Georgia town and a love of reading fed her creativity and imagination.

Are you familiar with “Americana” music? It incorporates country, folk, bluegrass, R&B and good old Rock n’ Roll. Shell Point’s Summer and Fall Concert Series kicks off in July with an Americana Series in partnership with Fort Myers’ Americana Community Music Association. For classical music fans, Connie Brown Hall is also hosting the Baron-Navarro Piano Duo and the Allison Duo in August. Learn more about these talented musicians on

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–Isaiah 55:12

Cool Concerts 4

You will live in joy and peace. The mountains and hills will burst into song, and the trees of the field will clap their hands!

Academy of Lifelong Learning..................18 Happenings Calendar.......20 Support Groups....................26 At The Tribby.............................30

Connections Corner.........40 Out and About........................44

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

Director of Marketing and Communications Lynn Schneider Editor Kara Hado Creative Director Rich Cerrina Senior Graphic Designer Brent Mayer Graphic Designer Vanessa Miranda Contributors Jeff Cory, Pat Bubb, Jim Clark, Claude Emler, Maria Festa, Andrew Hawkins, Jon High, Steve Morton, Michael Musser, Don Pullen, Emily Reese, Laura Slack, Carol Sperlak, Susan Uhleman, JoEllen Urasky, Peggy Zimmerman Shell Point Life is available online. You can find this current issue, as well as back issues of Shell Point Life magazine, at www.shellpoint.org/shellpointlife.

Legacy Foundation............46 The Village Church.............47 Natures Notebook..............48

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On the Cover Helen Ketteman (Eagles Preserve) discovered her creative calling when she first fell in love with reading. 2

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America the Beautiful

America theDayBeautiful Independence 2022 Celebration at Shell Point

Shell Point is celebrating Independence Day in a big way! The holiday kicks off Sunday, July 3 with a spirited evening sing-along at The Village Church. The next morning, cheer on your friends and neighbors during the traditional Golf Cart Parade around the campus on Monday, July 4. After a delicious picnic lunch at The Crystal, enjoy a patriotic tribute concert at The Village Church. Wear your best red, white and blue fashions and join in on the fun during Shell Point’s All-American celebration of our beautiful country!

SUNDAY, JULY 3 • 6 p.m.

“Faith & Freedom” Sing-Along at The Village Church Join us for a joyful and energetic sing-along supported by The Village Church choir, along with a salute to the Armed Forces, as we celebrate our country and our faith in Christ. We will share frozen refreshments following the event. No sign-up required.

MONDAY, JULY 4 • 9:30 a.m. Golf Cart Parade

Everyone is welcome to join in celebration of our country’s Independence Day! The Fourth of July Golf Cart Parade will start at The Village Church, circle the Island, and proceed to the Woodlands. From there, the parade proceeds through the Estuary, Enclave and Eagles Preserve neighborhoods before returning to The Island. Can’t join us? Cheer us on!

MONDAY, JULY 4 • 11 a.m - 2 p.m. Picnic Lunch Buffet at The Crystal

The Crystal will be serving a Picnic Lunch Buffet featuring hamburgers, hot dogs and Chef Shaun’s world-famous BBQ ribs! Cost is $19. Reservations are required no later than Sunday, July 3 at 2 p.m. by calling The Crystal at (239) 454-2199.

MONDAY, JULY 4 • 2 p.m - 2:30 p.m. America the Beautiful Concert

You won’t want to miss this free “America the Beautiful” concert at The Village Church, featuring your favorite patriotic songs. The Resident Programming team will be on hand afterwards with dessert! Shell Point Life | July/August 2022

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A Creative

Calling

by Lynn Schneider

After growing up in a small country town, Helen Ketteman’s desire to attend art school in New York City was lovingly thwarted by practical parents who encouraged her to get a degree in Education and English so she would have something to fall back on and could support herself. However, over time, even the most practical plans cannot prevent creative talent from expressing itself. Today, she is the author of 27 picture books for children ranging in age from preschool through fifth grade and a prolific artist who is flourishing at the Tribby Arts Center. 4

Although her parents advised a practical career choice, Eagles Preserve resident Helen Ketteman chose a more creative path. “I grew up in one of those tiny towns in Georgia,” said Helen, when asked about her childhood. “There were about 850 people in Harlem. We had one school, one stoplight, and thankfully, one library.” Helen’s father, Jack Moon, was a general physician. “He had the standard little black bag and went around to people’s houses to help the sick, and he even helped with the horses from time to time. My mother, Mary, was a homemaker, and I had three sisters, Chris, Mary Ann, and Jackie.” Helen had always been creative as a child, but because she lived in the country, there were really no outlets or opportunities for her to explore her creativity. She was also very athletic, but during the 1950s, there were also no sports for girls, so instead she explored the countryside on her bicycle and checked out armloads of books from the library.

BOOKS UNLOCKED HER IMAGINATION

“When I was a child, we didn’t have much for girls to do in our small town – there were no organized sports for girls, and no one watched much television in those days. That gave me plenty of time to read. Books were a way I could visit places I thought I’d never go and meet people I’d

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Helen can be found several days a week at the Painting Studio in Tribby Arts Center. Or you might find her surrounded by fabric and thread at her creative workspace in her home in Eagles Preserve or sitting at her laptop writing her latest children’s book. Throughout her life, Helen has been inspired by her surroundings and has used them to express her creativity in numerous ways.

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A Creative

Calling never get the chance to meet. They also gave me the adventures I wanted so badly. Reading stretched my imagination and I started making up stories for my sisters. I know that the reason I’m a writer today is because I read so much as a child.” “One of the positive things about that time was the freedom you had to explore. As kids, my sisters and I would set out on our bikes right after breakfast and would not be seen again until we returned for lunch. Then we would be gone again until suppertime. If we got thirsty, it was common to just knock on the door of any house we came to and ask for a drink of water. People took care of each other in that small town.”

PLAYING OUTDOORS

That unlimited freedom inspired her creativity and her imagination. “Back then, since we didn’t have a lot of toys, we made our own. We would spend hours outside making “pottery” out of the Georgia red clay, which we dried in the sun. We also played in the woods and made terrariums in jars with some moist dirt and various pieces of moss we collected. We would slide down the pine straw-covered hill in Weeks’ Woods, fish, collect bugs for 6

our insect collections, climb trees and build treehouses on the branches. We also made up plays and invited our neighbor to come. We even charged her 10 cents, which was enough for the four of us to buy popsicles.” Helen attended 1st grade through 12th grade in the same small school in Harlem, Georgia. “Following high school, I attended Young Harris College for two years in the beautiful mountains of North Georgia where I earned an Associate of Arts degree. Upon graduation, I wanted to attend art school but my parents thought it wasn’t practical, so I received a B.A. in Education and English at Georgia State University.”

A PERFECT MATCH

In 1968, Helen moved to Philadelphia for the summer. “I enjoyed Philadelphia, but that fall I realized I needed a real job so I moved to Augusta and took a job teaching high school English.” “That’s when I met Chuck. We both crashed a party one night and when we met each other, we ended up sitting out on the front steps talking all night long. He was handsome and interesting so I was happy he asked me out on a date for the next Saturday. But I decided to give him a little test and suggested we see the movie, Falstaff with Orson Wells. I was glad he liked the movie, and we had an interesting conversation about it afterward.” “We met in December of 1968 and were married on September, 20, 1969. Chuck was originally from Chicago and had a degree in accounting from Loyola University. Chuck was drafted right after he graduated college and I was teaching school in Augusta when he was transferred to Fort Gordon, which was just outside of Augusta. Shortly after we got married, Chuck was sent to Vietnam. Because he was a trained accountant, he was given the

job to process the people who were coming in and out of the country, so thankfully, he never had to fire a gun.”

ON THE MOVE

Following his discharge, Chuck took a job with the accounting firm Arthur Andersen, and the couple moved to Chicago. “We spent 10 years in Chicago. We made great friends there and had our two children, Greg and Mark— but my biggest memory was how cold it was!” she said. In the 1980s, Chuck was promoted and transferred to Seattle where the family spent their next 12 years. “We loved Seattle,” said Helen. “It was a beautiful state full of opportunities to travel. We enjoyed all of the outdoor activities and the scenery, but it was also a sad time because my parents were declining and I was so far away from them during that time.”

A SLOW START

“I started writing children’s books in Seattle. When I first started writing, I thought my stories were wonderful, and would sell right away. They didn’t. I got rejections for more than three years. I had a lot to learn, but I kept trying.” In 1992, while still living in Seattle, Helen had her first book published. The picture book, Not Yet, Yvette, was about a little girl who waits impatiently as she and her father prepare a surprise party for her mother. Her second book, Aunt Hilarity’s Bustle, followed soon after. “When my first book was published, I was thrilled to see my name in print— on a BOOK— because I had enjoyed reading so much as a kid. My Seattle friends threw a

Helen moved with her husband Chuck, a successful executive with the international accounting firm Arthur Andersen, to a variety of exciting cities across the country and her artistic expression was inspired by each stop along the way.

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When my first book was published, I was thrilled to see my name in print— on a BOOK— because I had enjoyed reading so much as a kid.

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“coming out” party for me with a big sheet cake that was decorated with the cover of the book. They organized a book signing at a little independent bookstore in Bellevue, and lots of friends came.” In 1993, Chuck was promoted again, this time to launch an entirely new service for Arthur Andersen in Dallas, Texas. “We loved Texas,” said Helen. “Of course,

I grew up in the South so I enjoyed the heat and I finally thawed out after being in Chicago and Seattle for so long. Chuck was extremely busy starting the new business, and I spent my time dabbling in art and writing more children’s books.

HITTING HER STRIDE

Helen began experiencing great success as she produced several books that were published during this time. Her third book, The Year of No More Corn, was published in 1993 by Orchard Books in New York. In this tall tale, Beanie’s grandfather tells him about the failure of the corn crop and how he was able to grow corn trees from whittled corn kernels. The Year of No More Corn received accolades and was listed in the Top 10 Children’s Books that year by the New York Times. “When The Year of No More Corn came out, I bravely walked into a

small bookstore in a small shopping center and asked about doing a book signing. The woman looked down her nose at me and informed me that if I wasn’t as popular as Eric Carle, the author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar, she wasn’t interested. I think I slinked out of the bookstore and never visited that one again. “Texas was a wonderful place to be at that time because it inspired me to write so many books that were centered on charac-

Helen's first book, Not Yet Yvette, was published in 1992. Her third book, The Year of No More Corn, published in 1993, earned a spot on the New York Times Top 10 Children's Books for that year.

Helen's "Little Monster" series playfully depicts events children might find scary, such as the first day of school.

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Helen has set aside her laptop for the time being to explore her creativity in a variety of other art projects— using both oil and acrylic paint, and her favorite— collage.

ters in Texas or on the Western culture in Texas. Some of those books featured main characters such as armadillos, cowboys, scorpions, and more. A lot of books also focused on farming.” While living in Texas, Helen had several books published including Luck With Potatoes, Heat Wave, I Remember Papa, and Armadillo Tattletale, and she wrote several more that were inspired by Texas themes. Helen took old fairy tale classics and turned them into new fairy tales with a Texas twist. She did a remake of Cinderella called Bubba the Cowboy Prince who rode a magic white stallion.

During this time, Helen taught continuing education classes in writing picture books at Southern Methodist University and appeared at young author conferences and on radio and television talk shows. She was also a frequent speaker at elementary schools, where she did book readings for the children and met many Texas librarians. After a decade in Dallas, the family once again pulled up stakes and moved to San Francisco where they lived right in the city for a few years. “This was a fun time for us,” said Helen. “San Francisco is such a beautiful city and it is very pedestrian. We walked everywhere.”

ISLAND LIFE

By the end of 2001, Chuck retired and the couple decided to move full-time to Sanibel Island where they lived in The Sanctuary. During that time Helen continAs an accomplished children's book author, Helen Ketteman was invited to visit elementary schools often to meet the readers of her works. Those visits remain some of Helen's fondest and most cherished memories.

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Helen and Chuck in their Eagles Preserve home.

ued to write her children’s books, which included her Texas-style version of Jack and the Beanstalk called Waynetta and the Cornstalk, where a sassy young girl trades her last longhorn for some magic kernels of corn that grow a giant cornstalk. She climbs the cornstalk, encounters a giant, and brings back a magic Texas longhorn that produces golden cow pats, a never-ending bucket of water, and a magic lariat rope that never misses. Her book Senorita Gordita was a spicy Tex-Mex retelling of The Gingerbread Man, and her story Armadilli Chili was a Texas-style version of The Little Red Hen. Helen started dabbling in painting and working with textiles while Chuck became active in BIG ARTS on Sanibel

and when he served on the Board of Directors as President, he and his friend Ralph Clark (Macoma) helped lead the building of the organization’s recently completed arts center. The couple enjoyed their time on Sanibel. “It’s like a small town where everybody knows each other,” said Helen. “We knew a lot of people there and the happy coincidence is that many of them are now living here at Shell Point today.” Chuck and Helen moved to Shell Point in 2020. “We love it. It is a wonderful combination of old and new friends that we have made since we moved here.” She is also happy to live just a few doors down from one of her sisters, Chris Schluter.

Chris has a second home in Santa Fe that the couples enjoy visiting. Helen has set aside her laptop for the time being to explore her creativity in a variety of other art projects— using both oil and acrylic paint, and her favorite— collage. “I have made many art quilts in my life, and I love to mix materials such as fabric, thread, paper, and paint in various pieces.” Helen particularly enjoys the Tribby Arts Center where she has been taking classes in the Painting Studio. She is also busy volunteering at the arts center where she serves on a committee formed by Marge Lee and led by Don Adams to bring interesting future exhibits to the Tribby Art Gallery.

Helen was awarded a BEST IN SHOW prize during the SPARKLE! series exhibited in Tribby Arts Center's Shell Point Gallery.

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Now at Shell Point:

Quigley Eye Specialists Meet Dr. Elizabeth Schwartz Board-certified optometric physician Dr. Elizabeth Schwartz of Quigley Eye Specialists has joined the specialist team at The Arbor Medical Center at Shell Point. Dr. Schwartz attended Binghamton University in Binghamton, NY, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Biology. She went on to attend State University of New York (SUNY) College of Optometry in New York, NY, where she graduated with her Doctor of Optometry. “Getting routine eye care is crucial, even if you don't have a vision problem,” said Dr. Schwartz. “I love what I do, and I'm looking forward to meeting patients here at Shell Point.” Dr. Schwartz excelled in biology while in school and was inspired to pursue a career in Optometry so that she could work in the sciences while also being able to directly help people with 10

their vision. She truly enjoys educating her patients. In addition to primary vision care, Dr. Schwartz has a keen interest in sports vision; the ability to enhance an athlete’s

Dr. Schwartz is seeing patients The Arbor Specialty Clinic on the second floor. To make an appointment, call (239) 466-2020 or visit QuigleyEye.com and select “Fort Myers Shell Point” as your preferred location.

physical performance in their game has become a passion. Born in Brooklyn and raised on Long Island, NY, Dr. Schwartz moved to Florida in 2001 and has lived in Fort Myers since 2016. Dr. Schwartz is an avid New York sports fan and roots for the Rangers and Yankees, Her daughter is in college, and she loves watching her two high-school age sons play ice hockey. She played college volleyball and now enjoys playing beach volleyball. Dr. Schwartz also loves crossword puzzles, particularly doing the Sunday New York Times crossword in pen! “Dr. Schwartz is an exceptional addition to The Arbor,” said Brian Sykes, Director of Outpatient Services. “We are excited she will be sharing her energy and expertise with the residents of Shell Point.”

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VOLUNTEER Appreciation Week SHELL POINT

BY C AR OL SP E R LAK, RESIDENT ENGAGEM ENT M ANAGER

Volunteer Hours By the Numbers

2020

80,526

2021

146,247

Shell Point’s volunteer program is deeply rooted in our culture, and we appreciate the impact our more than 1,000 volunteers make every single day—both on the Shell Point campus and within the Southwest Florida community. During National Volunteers Week in April, Shell Point’s weeklong celebration Kick-Off Event in The Village Church honored all volunteers. Thrift Store Manager Erika May shared her appreciation of the Community Thrift Store volunteers with a special

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acronym: Value; Observant; Loyal; Unique; Noble; Talented; Efficient; Eager; and Resourceful. Academy of Lifelong Learning Coordinator Anette Issacs shared that of 360 classes in the past year, 178 were led by volunteers. Director of Healthcare Compliance and Education Rachel Zellers thanked the Shell Point Health Care Auxiliary for the help creating sunshine bags for residents, leading the Bakeless Bake Sale, and helping to move residents into Larsen Health Center. The event also featured guest speakers from community organizations that have benefitted from the power of Shell Point’s volunteers, including South Fort Myers Food Pantry, Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties, and Florida Gulf Coast University. FGCU Occupational Therapy students who interviewed

resident volunteers throughout the year also created a special video in thanks of the invaluable experience they gained as they expanded their skill set and knowledge to become competent clinicians. The celebration continued throughout the week with treats at different locations around campus, including Root Beer Floats in The Woodlands, Cupcakes and Coffee at the Tribby, Cookies and Lemonade at The Crystal, and an array of desserts at the pool on The Island. With a variety of opportunities, there is a way for everyone to share their time and talents and help us build a stronger community. If you are considering becoming a volunteer, please contact me at (239) 454-2290 for more information about how you can help make a difference!

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Tom Butcher, South Fort Myers Food Pantry; Julie Gramazio, Habitat for Humanity of Lee and Hendry Counties; Dr. Bridgett Belanger, Florida Gulf Coast University

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“It’s in the Bag” by Constance Walker, Naples.

Castoffs to

Couture

Local Artists Use Recycled Materials To Create Unique Exhibition BY KARA HADO

Tribby Arts Center celebrated the opening of Castoffs to Couture — a partnership exhibition of Tribby Arts Center and the J. N. “Ding” Darling Wildlife Society — which presented 17 amazing fashions created from discarded materials like plastic bags, bottle caps, and packing materials. Shell Point welcomed residents and guest artists responsible for creating the beautiful gowns, tunics and accessories on display at this exciting show during a Grand Opening held in early May to launch the exhibit. The concurrent display, REIMAGINED by Shell Point Artists, presented apparel and accessories that Shell Point residents fashioned from similar materials. The fun exhibitions had a serious theme of sustainability through reducing, reusing and recycling.

Top: Birgit Miller (Executive Director at "Ding" Darling Wildlife Society) with Diane DiSalvo (Rosemont), Peggy Day (Sand Dollar), and Margaret Ruffalo (Lakewood)

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Left: Christy Skinner, Vice President of Healthcare, with “Fannie Tillie” by Penny Weinstein and Wendy West of Sanibel.

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“The New Yorker” by Debby Topliff (Turban). Below: Sara Basehart of Taos, New Mexico repurposed hundreds of plastic spoons in an array of bright colors to create this full-length ballgown entitled, “Spoonful of Lovin.’”

Event guests socializing and enjoying the scene.

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FGCU's Environmental Art Students and Associate Professor of Art Mary Sullivan Voytek (fourth from left)

A Visit From FGCU's Environmental Art Students The popularity of Castoffs to Couture extended beyond Sanibel and Shell Point. In fact, it reached all the way to Florida Gulf Coast University with a visit from its Environmental Art class led by Associate Professor of Art Mary Sullivan Voytek.

Marge Lee explains the magic behind the Tribby’s kinetic sculptures.

Taylor Crato and Ash Cohen

“Often, when I give presentations to groups about exhibitions, I begin by explaining the difference between an art show—a random display of artworks, usually for the purposes of selling the work—and an exhibition, which is a display with an umbrella theme and educational content, or, as we say in the field, interpretive content,” said Resident Curator Marge Lee (Lucina), who coordinated the FGCU visit. “I feel strongly that everything in the Shell Point Gallery, and as much in the Tribby Legacy and Overlook Galleries as possible, should be exhibitions, so that people come

Jennes Moody with “A Reel Corker” by Barb Rogers, Sanibel.

away not only having seen something interesting, but also having learned something new.”

Dallas Cruz with “From Sea to Shiny Sleeves” by Katy Hosokawa, Chris Galloway, and Nancy Riley of Sanibel.

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Professor Mary Sullivan Voytek with Tribby Arts Center Resident Curator Marge Lee (Lucina)

Ash Cohen, Richard Seale and Luis Garcia

Professor Voytek said the exhibitions were perfect opportunities for FGCU students to see the myriad of materials and fabrication techniques used by the artists. “These extraordinary creations will light a fire in the imaginations of the art students who will be creating fashions of their own as a class project,” she added. The exhibition’s message resonated with student Cassie Valenti, who is entering her senior year at FGCU. “In a display of brilliance and ingenuity, the artists cleverly repurposed materials to create runway-

ready fashions fit for any fashionista. I walked away feeling inspired to rethink the potential of every piece of trash before it heads to the landfill,” said Valenti. “Sustainability is the new black!” The student visit marked a milestone for Tribby Arts Center. “Hosting a college class here to see an exhibition is an endorsement that the Tribby’s Exhibitions Program is achieving the important criteria to not only engage, but also educate,” said Marge.

“Bano-Beautiful” by Gari Lewis and Susan Sadler, Sanibel.

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Academy on the Go

On the Path of Sanibel Island’s Early Settlers Shell Point is sometimes humorously referred to as “Sanibel East,” since many current residents once called this unique island their home. Over the years, the Academy of Lifelong Learning has also been establishing a wonderful relationship with several of Sanibel’s organizations and cultural institutions. This past winter, residents enjoyed our collaboration with the Ding Darling Wildlife Society when we hosted a six-part author series that brought the likes of David Allen Sibley and Stan Tekiela, two of the most renowned ornithologists in this country, to our beautiful campus. Last month, The Sanibel Historical Museum & Village staff visited the Academy with its magnificent documentary “Secrets and Stories of the Sanibel Lighthouse.” This truly remarkable film, which was solely produced by the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village’s dedicated volunteers and sponsors, took the audience on a journey through rarely seen historical footage. More than 200 residents and guests learned about the strong connection the lighthouse had, and still has, to many island institutions, as well as how it was used for defense in World War II. Two weeks later, a group of 25 adventurous residents embarked on an exciting Academy on the Go excursion to visit both the Sanibel Lighthouse and the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village. The Museum & Village was founded in 1984 with a mission to preserve and share the history of this unique little island – including fascinating stories about those pioneers who used their resourceThe tour was led by Alan Lessack (Parkwood) fulness, persistence, hard work, and strong (below) and Bill Bachman (Rosemont), who are values to create a thriving community. It was both past presidents and current docents of the Sanibel Historical Museum & Village. fun to look at the historic buildings, like the Sanibel Packing House, Post Office, and Miss Charlotta’s Tea Room, and imagine what life was like on a tropical island 100 years ago – without air conditioning and bug spray!

Residents gathered in front of one of the Island’s one-room schoolhouses that dates back to 1896. 18

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AT S H E L L P O I N T

Wednesday, July 13 at 1 p.m. Connie Brown Hall at the Tribby Arts Center

The Academy is delighted to welcome NBC2 Chief Meteorologist Allyson Rae, who is visiting the Academy to share the latest outlook for Hurricane Season 2022. She will also discuss how forecasting has improved over the years, which new technology will be used in the 2022 hurricane season, and most importantly, how our changing climate can impact tropical systems.

Academy of

Lifelong Learning AT S H E L L P O I N T

THE BEATLES: A GLOBAL SENSATION Wednesday, July 27 at 2 p.m. Connie Brown Hall at the Tribby Arts Center

The year is 1962. Add four teenage boys from Liverpool. The rest is history. Yet, who could have imagined that a band from a relatively poor northwest port city of England would export their homegrown success to a world eagerly opening up to the burgeoning phenomenon known as Rock n’ Roll? Just in time for Paul McCartney’s 80th birthday, Dr. Tom Cimarusti takes you on a musical journey from the band’s formation to their rise to superstardom.

THIS SUMMER, THE ACADEMY IS TAKING YOU TO ONE OF THE MOST ROMANTIC AND SPECTACULAR PLACES IN SOUTH AMERICA: ARGENTINA! EXPLORING THE “PARIS OF LATIN AMERICA”: BUENOS AIRES AND ARGENTINA WITH JOHN THOMAS, PH.D.

Academy of

Lifelong Learning AT S H E L L P O I N T

A C A D E M Y of LIFELONG LEARNING AT SHELL POINT

Upcoming Attractions

LET’S TALK WEATHER WITH NBC2’S ALLYSON RAE

Tuesday, August 9 at 10 a.m. Connie Brown Hall at the Tribby Arts Center

Buenos Aires, one of the largest cities in Latin America, has an architecture that closely resembles that of Paris. World traveler and historian John Thomas, Ph.D. returns to explain how European immigrant influences produced an extraordinary lifestyle with gorgeous art, music, and of course, the unique and world-famous dance, the Tango.

AN EVENING IN BUENOS AIRES: MUSIC, CULTURE, AND DANCE WITH PROFESSOR THOMAS CIMARUSTI AND TANGO ENSEMBLE Tuesday, August 9 at 4:30 p.m. Connie Brown Hall at the Tribby Arts Center

Come enjoy an evening of Tango music as Dr. Tom Cimarusti and guest artists celebrate the legendary Tango composer Astor Piazzolla, as well as traditional tangos. The program will feature songs, solo pieces and chamber works that include bandoneon, accordion, violin, piano, and a special surprise direct from Argentina! The night, which includes light refreshments after the program, promises to transport you to the dance halls of Buenos Aires and the sensual sounds that characterize Tango.

A C A D E M Y of LIFELONG LEARNING AT SHELL POINT

MARIA CALLAS – THE VOICE OF A CENTURY Thursday, August 25 at 4 p.m. Connie Brown Hall at the Tribby Arts Center

Maria Callas defined what it meant to be a diva. Referred to as "La Divina" by her devoted worshipers, she is widely considered to be one of the greatest opera singers of all time. Dr. Krzysztof Biernacki, Professor of Voice and Director of the Bower School of Music & the Arts at Florida Gulf Coast University, will explore how Maria Callas, 45 years after her death, still epitomizes the golden standard against which today’s opera singers are measured.

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july & august Shell Point Happenings Physical • Emotional • Spiritual • Intellectual • Community & Social • Natural Environment • Creativity CHECK THE WEEKLY REMINDER FOR UPDATES ON ANY CHANGES TO THE PROGRAMS LISTED IN THIS CALENDAR AS THINGS MAY CHANGE. For questions about upcoming events or activities, please contact either concierge desk. Unless otherwise noted, sign-up for each event will begin on the first business day of the month. If you are unable to attend a program that includes a fee, five business days’ notice is required to receive a refund.

JULY

WALK WITH THE DOCS FRIDAY, JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 7 A.M. MEET AT ISLAND CIRCLE FOUNTAIN Lace up your walking shoes and join Shell Point’s physicians every Friday morning for an exhilarating walk around the beautiful Island neighborhood. You will have the opportunity to learn about the medical staff while also getting physically fit together during the approximately 1.5 mile walk.

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FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS JULY 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 11 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. FRIENDSHIP POINT/ISLAND PARKING LOT Join us on a new day and explore a different, delicious lunch option each week! • July 1 – Monjaras Kitchen (new!) • July 8 – Yummy Bus • July 15 – Red Rock Cravings • July 22 – Cajun Gringos • July 29 – Aux Delices Bakery (new!)

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Sign-up required; call a Concierge Desk: Island: 454-2282, Woodlands: 454-2054

SUNDAY, JULY 3 6 P.M. THE VILLAGE CHURCH

CONSERVANCY OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA/NAPLES WEDNESDAY, JULY 6 BUS PICK-UP TIMES: 8/8:15/8:25/8:30/8:35 A.M. IS / WDL / ES / EN / EP APPROXIMATE RETURN: 2:30 P.M. COST: $25 (LUNCH ON YOUR OWN)

INDEPENDENCE DAY 2022 CELEBRATIONS

The Conservancy of Southwest Florida’s mission is to protect our region’s unique natural environment and quality of life. We will visit their Naples nature center, which just completed a monumental renovation and expansion that added new interactive exhibits and galleries. After attending one of their daily talks, we’ll take a leisurely, informative, and fun 45-minute cruise along the beautiful Gordon River, as time allows. On the way back, we will stop for lunch (on your own) at The Cheesecake Factory.

MONDAY, JULY 4 9:30 A.M. GOLF CART PARADE AROUND THE CAMPUS 11 A.M. – 2 P.M. PICNIC LUNCH BUFFET AT THE CRYSTAL 2 – 2:30 P.M. "AMERICA THE BEAUTIFUL" CONCERT AT THE VILLAGE CHURCH Everyone is welcome to join in the celebration of our country’s Independence Day! The Fourth of July Golf Cart Parade will start at The Village Church on the Island, circle the Island, and proceed to the Woodlands, Estuary, Enclave and Eagles Preserve neighborhoods before returning to The Island. The Crystal has planned a Picnic Lunch Buffet with hamburgers, hot dogs and ribs, along with all the fixings for $19. Reservations are required; call The Crystal at (239) 454-2199. Afterwards, the free “America the Beautiful” Concert at The Village Church will feature your favorite patriotic songs and a special dessert with the Resident Programming Team!

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FAITH & FREEDOM SING-ALONG

Join us for a joyful and energetic sing-along supported by the The Village Church choir, along with a Salute to the Armed Forces, as we celebrate our country and our faith in Christ. Also, come share frozen treats following the event. No sign-up required.

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NATIONAL “BE A KID AGAIN” GAME DAY FRIDAY, JULY 8 1:30 – 3 P.M. ISLAND COMMONS Feel like a kid again as you play some of your old-time favorite board games with your neighbors and the Resident Programming Team! We’ll reminisce about what fun we used to have, play a little trivia, and enjoy some light refreshments. No sign-up required.

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SUBZERO NITROGEN ICE CREAM

ISINGS TRAVEL PRESENTATIONS

MIGHTY MUSSELS BALL GAME

TUESDAY, JULY 19 10:30 A.M. – OSPREY ROOM/ISLAND 1 P.M. – GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WOODLANDS 3 P.M. – THE COVE/ESTUARY

WEDNESDAY, JULY 13 BUS PICK-UP TIMES: 10:40/10:55/11:05/11:10/11:15 A.M. IS / WDL / ES / EN / EP APPROXIMATE RETURN: 2:30 P.M. COST: $55 INCLUDES LUNCH!

Join Jeanne Veldman, Cruise Manager from Isings Travel, as she presents the upcoming cruises and trips from all around the world that are being offered to Shell Point residents. Presentations at each neighborhood make it convenient for you to attend. You never know where the road may lead you! No sign-up required.

Join us for this 12 p.m. game at Hammond Stadium to watch the Mighty Mussels take on Clearwater – and we are doing it in style! In our third level suite, you’ll enjoy air conditioning, floor to ceiling glass windows, HD flat panel TVs and an outdoor area with cushioned seats. We’ll be comfortable and well fed with an all-you-can-eat lunch buffet while we watch the game.

tropical vegetation. The only way to visit this exclusive destination is to be a member, a guest of the island club, or a passenger of Captiva Cruises. Join us as we visit this “must-see” island paradise that is filled with history and beauty! Enjoy lunch at the Collier Inn (on your own), visit the Barbara Sumwalt History Museum, and take a leisurely stroll through the island’s lush garden paths.

TUESDAY, JULY 12 2 P.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WOODLANDS Celebrate National Ice Cream Month with some of the best ice cream on the planet! Sub Zero takes a scientific approach by flash freezing the freshest ingredients at -321 degrees with liquid nitrogen to make one delicious scoop at a time. We will watch a presentation about how the process works, and then sample the ice cream. The Resident Programming team will provide all your favorite toppings! Limited availability.

CRUISE TO USEPPA ISLAND AND LUNCH FRIDAY, JULY 15 BUS PICK-UP TIMES: 8:15/8:30/8:35/8:40/8:45 A.M. IS / WDL / ES / EN / EP APPROXIMATE RETURN: 4 P.M. COST: $55 LUNCH ON YOUR OWN

CHRISTMAS IN JULY TUESDAY, JULY 26 1:30 P.M. – 3 P.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WOODLANDS Christmas is less than six months away – so let’s get the celebration started early! Stop by and mingle with your neighbors, wear your favorite Christmas sweater, listen to Christmas music, snack on Christmas cookies, and make a handcrafted Christmas ornament. A fun event you won’t want to miss! No sign-up required.

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NOSTALGIA CONCERT THURSDAY, JULY 28 2 P.M. CONNIE BROWN HALL/TRIBBY ARTS CENTER

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WALK WITH THE DOCS FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 12, 19, 26 7 A.M. MEET AT ISLAND CIRCLE FOUNTAIN Lace up your walking shoes and join Shell Point’s physicians every Friday morning in an exhilarating morning walk around the beautiful Island neighborhood. You will have the opportunity to learn about the medical staff while also getting physically fit together. The Island walk is approximately 1.5 miles.

AUGUST BINGO

MONDAY, AUGUST 1 1 – 3 P.M. THE COVE/ESTUARY Join the Resident Programming team as we play several games of BINGO. Whether it’s your first time or you are a seasoned player, this free event is a great opportunity to have fun and meet new people. Small prizes will be awarded to the winners of each game. All supplies are provided. No experience is necessary, and no sign-up is required.

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and where we will be in your neighborhood and have a FREE, cold, delicious ice cream sandwich with us. No sign-up required.

Nostalgia is back to perform a FREE themed concert and comedy show. The program features Shell Point’s own Don Schneff of Sundial. Join your friends and neighbors for some good-hearted laughter and fellowship. No sign-up is required. Light refreshments will be provided.

Sign-up required; call a Concierge Desk: Island: 454-2282, Woodlands: 454-2054

NATIONAL ICE CREAM SANDWICH DAY! TUESDAY, AUGUST 2 Look for your Resident Programming team around the campus today as we celebrate National Ice Cream Sandwich Day! Check the Weekly Reminder for when

SEED TO TABLE OUTING/LUNCH FRIDAY, AUGUST 5 BUS PICK-UP TIMES: 8:30/8:45/8:55/9/9:05 A.M. IS / WDL / ES / EN / EP APPROXIMATE RETURN: 2:30 P.M. COST: $7 LUNCH ON YOUR OWN Spend the morning with us as we explore this new 75,000 sq. ft. farmers market-inspired store in North Naples. You’ll find fresh produce from their farms, a butcher shop, fish market, full-service bakery, several restaurants and food kiosks, ice cream shop, a café, a juice and smoothie bar, large deli, cheese section, sushi bar, large all-organic section, ready-made meals, and a fresh garden section with plants, herbs and flowers. Shop as much as you like, and then take time to have lunch in the store (on your own).

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FOOD TRUCK FRIDAYS FRIDAY, AUGUST 5, 12, 19, 26 11 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. FRIENDSHIP POINT/ISLAND PARKING LOT

Join us on and explore new lunch options each week! • August 5 – Monjaras Kitchen • August 12 – Horse Eyed Jakes • August 19 – Ma Petit Creperie • August 26 – Mambo Sandwich Co.

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11 BUS PICK UP TIMES: 10:10/10:25/10:35/10:40/10:45 A.M. IS / WDL / ES / EN / EP APPROXIMATE RETURN: 3:30 P.M. COST: $60 (INCLUDES LUNCH BUFFET, SHOW AND TRANSPORTATION) This beloved musical follows Dorothy, the Scarecrow, the Tin Man, the Cowardly Lion – and Toto too! Fly over the rainbow with Dorothy as she rides a twister into the Land of Oz and learns that no matter how far our journeys take us, there’s no place like home. Lunch at the theatre starts at 11:30 a.m. followed by the show at 1 p.m. Sign-up required.

INFUSION BIBLE CONFERENCE MONDAY – WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 8 – 10 HOSPITALITY ROOM/THE VILLAGE CHURCH COST: $30 Do you want to study the Bible with greater confidence? Do you desire to grow in your relationship with God? Do you ever wonder if there’s more to the Bible than what you’re reading? Then plan to join us as Shell Point livestreams the Infusion Bible Conference — a 3-day event that teaches you how to study the Bible in its original context. Attend as many sessions as you like – get trained in context, how to study the Bible better and accelerate your faith. Sign-up required. Day 1 – Check-in 12:30 p.m.; Session 1 – 1:30 p.m.; Session 2 – 3:25 p.m.; Session 3 – 4:05 p.m. Day 2 – Session 4 – 10 a.m.; Session 5 – 12:05 p.m.; Session 6 – 3:00 p.m.; Session 7 – 4:50 p.m. Day 3 – Session 8 – 10 a.m.; Session 9 – 11:55 a.m.; Session 10 – 1:25 p.m.

BROADWAY PALM THEATRE: WIZARD OF OZ

TERRIFIC TRIVIA AFTERNOON TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 2 – 3:30 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/ISLAND Are you an expert at trivia? Do you know random pieces of information that you never thought would be of importance? Or do you simply like to play games with your friends and neighbors? Join the Resident Programming staff for this fun afternoon of knowledge and wackiness as we divide into teams and play trivia! Light refreshments will be served. No sign-up required.

Find more information on topics covered each day at www.infusionbibleconference.com

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BREAKFAST & SUZY Q ECO-TOUR WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 MEET AT BOAT DOCK 8 A.M. COST: $15 (BREAKFAST ON YOUR OWN)

Join Suzy Q Captain Russ Spence and Ecologist Steve Canton (Harbor Court) for this special morning cruise to The Boat House in Cape Coral. We will grab a delicious breakfast (on your own), have an informative tour of some of Cape Coral’s canals, and learn all about the water quality issues affecting the area. Sign-up required. Weather permitting.

KEKE’S BREAKFAST CAFE & THE SHELL FACTORY SHOPPING TRIP THURSDAY, AUGUST 25 BUS PICK-UP TIMES: 7:45/8 /8:10/8:15/8:20 A.M. IS / WDL / ES / EN / EP APPROXIMATE RETURN: 2 P.M. COST: $5 BREAKFAST ON YOUR OWN We will start our day with breakfast at Keke’s, where they pride themselves on the freshest ingredients, made-toorder meals, and excellent service. Afterwards, we will head to The Shell Factory, which boasts the world’s largest collection of seashells and features rooms and rooms of eclectic, unique, one-of-a-kind gifts and jewelry from all over the world. There’s also an expanded Christmas House shop, housing Southwest Florida’s largest collection of Christmas gifts, trees and ornaments. This is a fun morning you won’t want to miss!

ITALIAN NIGHT AT THE PALM GRILL THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 4 – 7 P.M. COST:$25++ Treat yourself to a night out! Start off with a delicious Italian dinner at the Palm Grill before heading out to attend the Allison Duo at Connie Brown Hall/Tribby (Separate event: purchase tickets at the Tribby Box Office). The menu will include a chef-attended pasta station, veal marsala, chicken cacciatore, salad station with fresh bread assortment, and an Italian dessert display! Add in music and ambiance and you will feel like you have been transported to Italy. Bon appetit! Make reservations at the Palm Grill by calling (239) 454-2059.

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BEACH DAY AT LOVER’S KEY/ ESTERO TUESDAY, AUGUST 30 8:30/8:40/8:50/8:55/9 A.M. IS / WDL / ES / EN / EP APPROXIMATE RETURN: 2 P.M. COST: $20 LUNCH INCLUDED Celebrate National Beach Day by joining us for a wonderful day at the beach! Lover’s Key has it all – 2.5 miles of white sand, shade, picnic tables, and bathrooms right on the beach. The Resident Programming team will provide a picnic-style lunch. Relax in the sun, walk on the beach, and look for the perfect seashell!

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COPD SUPPORT

TUESDAY, JULY 26 1:30 P.M. SABAL ROOM/WDL The objective of this group is to provide information and discussions that will be relevant to individuals with a range of breathing problems, as well as those who are dependent on supplemental oxygen. This support group meets quarterly. Call Ken Peterson for further information at (239) 482-3779.

CONNECTIONS CIRCLE: CAREGIVER SUPPORT

ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS

THURSDAYS, JULY 7, 14, 21, 28 AUGUST 4, 11, 18, 25 4:30 P.M. · SABAL ROOM/WDL This is a fellowship of those who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other to solve their common problem and help others recover from alcohol addiction. This meeting of AA welcomes those who struggle with alcohol issues. Meeting also available via Zoom. For information, call Larry at (305) 942-9678.

WEDNESDAY, JULY 20; AUGUST 17 10 A.M. · SPRINGS COMMUNITY ROOM This group offers support for residents or family members who are caregivers for someone with dementia. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with fellow caregivers, share ideas and discuss the stresses, challenges and rewards of providing care for a loved one. If there is a need for respite, a coinciding group offering supervised activities for your loved one with dementia is available. Pre-registration is required. Contact Emily Reese, Connections Program Coordinator, (239) 454-2134 or Channelle Bastardo, Healthy Living Coordinator, (239) 433-7974 to register your loved one for the supervised activity program or questions about the group. Groups reconvening in October include Diabetes Support; Hearing Enrichment; Heart Healthy; Parkinson’s Enrichment; Vision Enrichment; and the Stress Less Group.

McKenzie Millis, Director of Assisted Living

Want to Better Understand Assisted Living Options?

Attend an Assisted Living Open House! The Springs

King’s Crown

Tuesday, July 12 at 2 p.m. Tuesday, August 9 at 2 p.m.

Wednesday, July 27 at 2 p.m. Wednesday, August 24 at 2 p.m.

Are you interested in learning more about your assisted living options at Shell Point? Join us for an informational presentation to answer your questions like “What services are provided in Assisted Living? How do I access Assisted Living when I am ready? What costs should I be 26

aware of? What can I expect during the move process? In addition, we will discuss some of the most frequently heard myths about Assisted Living. Following the presentation, you will have the opportunity to take a personally guided tour of the community and view

furnished apartments of varying sizes. This open house will leave you more knowledgeable and prepared to plan for your future assisted living needs—whether it is six months or 10 years from now. Seating is limited. To reserve a seat, please RSVP at a Concierge Desk.

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Shell Point team members Michael Macaluso and David Alger with “Robby”

New Safety-Enhancing Technology Introduced at Larsen Health Center Meet Robby, the Germ-Zapping “Robot” At Shell Point, the safety of residents, staff and visitors is always a top priority – especially at the Larsen Health Center. Now, Shell Point has taken a hightech approach to ensure resident rooms are as safe and clean as they can be by implementing a powerful UV disinfection technology: a germ-zapping “robot.” The LightStrike robot was introduced at the Larsen Health Center this spring. Using the portable device, named “Robby” by the housekeeping team, enhances Larsen Health Center’s already thorough processes for cleaning rooms and destroying harmful microorganisms and pathogens. “Adding the LightStrike robot to our toolbox complements our traditional housekeeping capabilities and gives our disinfection strategy an extra edge,” said Kevin May, Director of Facility Operations. “It’s the kind of technology you’d expect in an operating room, and we have it here at Larsen Health Center.”

How Does It Work? Viruses and bacteria are vulnerable to ultraviolet (UV) light at various

wavelengths. The patented Pulsed Xenon broad-spectrum UV light emitted by the LightStrike robot hits pathogens where they are most vulnerable. LightStrike robots use a system to create intense bursts of UV light that quickly destroy bacteria, viruses and spores on surfaces. The LightStrike robot is proven effective against the most common as well as the most dangerous pathogens, including influenza, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and Clostridium difficile (C.diff.). In two minutes, it can also deactivate Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), the virus that causes COVID-19, on surfaces. More than 45 peer-reviewed studies have been published by healthcare facilities validating the efficacy of the LightStrike robot technology. Shell Point Housekeeping Supervisor David Alger is now a LightStrike expert. He attended extensive online training with Xenex to become a certified service technician, and he is also teaching team member Michael Macaluso how to operate the device.

“Once the resident room and bathroom are visually clean, Robby is brought in to disinfect the entire space in 15 minutes,” said David. “It also sanitizes itself each time it’s operated.” While the robot is deadly for pathogens, it is extremely safe for staff to operate. “Robby automatically shuts off if it detects motion of any kind,” he added.

The Future of Disinfection The LightStrike robot is currently being used on an as-needed basis, and plans are underway to develop a schedule that includes additional spaces throughout Larsen Health Center. Christy Skinner, VP of Healthcare, explained that the pandemic has increased awareness of disease transmission. “Now, some viruses and bacteria are becoming resistant to cleaning chemicals, antibiotics and even hand sanitizers,” she said. “Shell Point has embraced this technology to take our room sanitation protocols at Larsen Health Center to the next level.” Shell Point Life | July/August 2022

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T H E L E G A C Y F O U N D AT I O N AT S H E L L P O I N T P R E S E N T S

MONEY WEEK 2022

Money

Week

Monday, August 15 through Friday, August 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Free Consultation with Professional Advisors

The Legacy Foundation presents Money Week—five days of free consultations with Southwest Florida’s leading tax, legal, investment and insurance professionals. These no-obligation, one-on-one, 30-minute consultations are complimentary, and by appointment only. Availability is limited, so please call today to reserve your time.

MONDAY, AUGUST 15 Estate Planning

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 Investment Review (REPEAT)

When was the last time you had your estate plan reviewed by an attorney? Are you a new Florida resident? Do you have questions about your advance directives? Schedule a consultation on this day with an estate planning attorney.

Does the economy or stock market have you worried? This is a good time to discuss your portfolio with a wealth advisor or get a second opinion.

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16 Income Tax Planning Do you need a check-up on your income tax planning? Want to learn about the new tax law changes that may affect you this year? Schedule a meeting with a certified public accountant today.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 Investment Review Does the economy or stock market have you worried? This is a good time to discuss your portfolio with a wealth advisor or get a second opinion.

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 Introduction to the Legacy Foundation & Long Term Care ant to learn more about the services of the Legacy W Foundation for Shell Point residents? Have a question about your long term care policy? Talk with our Executive Director about this.

Call the Legacy Foundation at (239) 466-8484 to schedule your complimentary 30-minute appointment today!

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Catching Some Rays Arts as Healing Volunteers Encourage Creativity

Janet Medina, Kay Goodchild, Beanie Cudahy, Activities Leader Renee Hahn, and Mildred Dotter

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The Arts as Healing program is designed to bring the Tribby to all Shell Point residents. Recently, Arts as Healing Working Group member Carol Strange and fellow Glass Studio member Annie Wainwright shared some sunshine during a fused glass suncatcher workshop for The Springs residents. To prepare for the class and to make the glass safe for handling, Carol, Annie and several other Glass Studio members fused bits of scrap glass from their own projects. They assembled the pieces into suncatcher samples, photographed them, and then disassembled and returned them to containers so residents could use the same materials for their own creations. After sharing the inspiration photos and some basic glass fusing instruction, Carol and Annie— along with Springs Activities Leader Renee Hahn—

Betty Bullock

Laurel Werner and Renee Hahn

assisted ten workshop participants as they created their designs on paper plates and glued the pieces together for safekeeping on the trip to the Glass Studio for firing. A week later, Carol and Annie returned the suncatchers to the workshop group along with hanging supplies so residents could admire their sparkling artwork in a window. “Everyone had fun producing a beautiful piece of fused glass art. Kudos to Carol and Annie for sharing their time and talent in this creative adventure,” said Arts as Healing Co-chair Patricia Armstrong. “They said they had as much fun as The Springs residents, and they look forward to bringing the fused glass experience to King’s Crown and The Arbor.”

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Resident Performing Arts SHELL POINT DRUMMERS

Mondays 11 a.m. • Connie Brown Hall $60 for Four-Class Workshop Drums Provided Start your week off with a bang when you join the Shell Point Drummers on Monday mornings at the Tribby! Drumming has a positive impact on our physical, mental, and spiritual health; plus rhythm and brain power go hand in hand. A study by the Federation of Drums and Percussion claims that it can even increase your IQ. You will have a blast playing on hand drums with fellow residents under the direction of professional percussionist Isaac Fernández Hernández. Sign up at either Concierge Desk. Classes resume in August.

In the Galleries FIREWORKS & FISHIN’ Scenes of Summer and The Fish Art Challenge

Saturday, July 2 – Saturday, August 27 Tuesday – Saturday • 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. The Shell Point and Overlook Galleries

Let Freedom Ring by Helen Ketteman

What makes you think of summer? Fireworks? Fishing? Days on the beach? Juicy watermelon? For this exhibition, Shell Point resident artists and artisans salute summer with works created in all mediums, including artworks of fish or alluding to fish or fishing. Be sure to see this cool exhibition that salutes the hottest time of year!

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GONE FISHIN’ Artworks by Roger Ruth and Tom Young

Saturday, July 2 – Saturday, August 27 Tuesday – Saturday • 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Roger Ruth

The Legacy Gallery

Woodworkers Roger Ruth and Tom Young are among Shell Point’s most talented artisans. Don’t miss this exhibition in which they present wooden creations inspired by fish or fishing – from a dramatic food chain of fish that swim across the wall, to a virtual trout stream running through a table. The whimsical touches in this exhibition will make you smile.

The Arts Library

Tom Young

THE LITERARY LOUNGE The Arts and Crafts Movement, a trend in decorative and fine arts, flourished in America in the early 1900s, but it began in Britain in the mid-1800s and spread through Europe, Japan and North America. It was essentially an attempt to elevate design and decoration to a new status as valid art forms and was inspired by William Morris, who is considered the founder of the movement. In the 1930s it was replaced by Modernism, but its influence continued among craft makers. In the Tribby Arts Library, there are examples of the work of William Morris, Charles Rennie MacIntosh, Frank Lloyd Wright, Gustav Stickley, Louis Comfort Tiffany — all prominent figures in the Arts and Crafts Movement.

Serendipity the shop at TribbyArtsCenter The gift shop at Tribby Arts Center features a variety of gifts made by both Shell Point and outside artists, including: • • • •

Paintings Photography Wooden Pieces Fused Glass

• Pottery • Jewelry • Shawls and Scarves

You’re sure to be inspired with great ideas for gifts! Proceeds benefit the artists and help support the Tribby.

Open Tuesday – Saturday • 10 a.m. – 3 pm.

(239) 415-5517

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Music on Mondays

This series of world-class performances by renowned artists is presented on the big screen in Connie Brown Hall at the Tribby Arts Center on Mondays at 1 p.m., and broadcast on SPTV Channel 12 at 1 p.m. and 7 p.m.

CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN MUSIC

Michael Tilson Thomas, New World Symphony at New World Center, Miami Beach Monday, July 4 The New World Symphony pays homage to some of the most important figures in 20th century American music. Under the baton of its founder, the prodigious Michael Tilson Thomas, the esteemed ensemble accompanies virtuoso pianists Thomas Steigerwald and Wesley Ducote, and interprets works by five pioneers of contemporary Americana. William Grant Still’s Patterns for String Sextet and Harp kicks off the evening’s festivities, before the gripping chords of Conlon Nancarrow’s Prelude and Blues for Solo Piano fill the New World Center. The ensemble continues with the stupendous Quiet City by Aaron Copland. After Nancarrow’s Sonatina for Solo Piano and Carl Ruggles’s Angels, the concert comes to a spectacular conclusion with Charles Ives’s Three Places in New England, one of the great American’s emblematic works and a beautiful distillation of New England’s folk traditions and the spirit of its people.

MARTHA ARGERICH, STEPHEN KOVACEVICH, MISCHA MAISKY: BACH, MOZART AND GRIEG Monday, July 18 One very special summer evening in 2008, the ever-astonishing Martha Argerich began a concert alone on the Verbier Festival stage. To see Martha Argerich perform is an unparalleled experience. The so-called “Lionness” of the piano is known for her audacity, enthusiasm, and fiery temperament, both on and off the concert stage, qualities that breathed incredible caprice and poetry into Bach’s Partita No. 2 in C Minor. Next Kovacevich and Argerich performed a Mozart piano duo, Andante and 5 Variations for 4 Hands in G Major, sharing conspiratorial looks as they played Mozart’s music with childlike joy. The evening came to a delightful close with Mischa Maisky and his lyrically passionate playing, joining Argerich to rise together to new heights of tempestuousness and inventiveness with Grieg’s Cello Sonata. 32

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GUSTAVO DUDAMEL’S AT THE OPÉRA DE PARIS With Sabine Devieilhe, Ekaterina Gubanova and Gerald Finley at Opéra National de Paris Monday, August 1 Join the fiery Gustavo Dudamel at Paris’s exquisite Palais Garnier for his inaugural concert as Music Director of the Paris Opera. Beginning with scenes from Bizet’s legendary Carmen, this feast of a program takes you from Verdi’s Falstaff to John Adams’s Doctor Atomic, from Wagner’s Lohengrin to Britten’s Peter Grimes, and through works by Strauss, Falla, and Argentine composer Osvaldo Golijov. Joining the maestro is a marquee lineup of opera stars like sopranos Jacquelyn Wagner and Sabine Devieilhe, tenor Matthew Polenzani, and bass-baritone Gerald Finley—a star-studded cast to match the momentous occasion.

MATA HARI BY TED BRANDSEN, MUSIC BY TARIK O’REGAN Dutch National Ballet Monday, August 15 Discover a superb new ballet by Ted Brandsen on a score by renowned composer Tarik O’Regan. The esteemed choreographer recounts the life of the legendary Margaretha Geertruida MacLeod née Zelle, the infamous dancer-cum-spy better known as the eponymous Mata Hari. The ballet’s first act takes us through the youth and unhappy marriage of the young Margaretha, followed by her departure for Paris. It is in the French capital that she reinvents herself and becomes Mata Hari, a dancer celebrated for her seductive charms and her great beauty. In act two, Brandsen dramatizes her exploits as a spy working for the German army during World War I. The immense talent of principal dancer Anna Tsygankova, the realism of the more than 300 costumes created by François-Noël Cherpin, and the stunning set design by Clement & Sanôu immerse the audience fully in the wild universe of this complex and enigmatic historical figure.

LISZT, PIANO CONCERTO NO. 1 – TUGAN SOKHIEV, BERTRAND CHAMAYOU, ORCHESTRE NATIONAL DU CAPITOLE DE TOULOUSE - HALLE AUX GRAINS, TOULOUSE Monday, August 29 This is the grand finale of the third edition of the Franco-Russes Festival in Toulouse, filmed at the Halle aux Grains in the beautiful ville rose (“pink city”) with the Orchestre national du Capitole de Toulouse under the expert direction of festival founder Tugan Sokhiev. They are joined by piano star Bertrand Chamayou for a dynamic program that includes dazzling modernism and enchanting romanticism, kicking off with Messiaen’s Les Offrandes oubliées, a somber reflection on the composer’s religious inspiration. Next, Chamayou lights up the hall with Liszt’s fiery Piano Concerto No. 1, virtuosic and lively. To close out the evening and the 2021 festival, the orchestra interpreted Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 5, a tragic and romantic masterpiece that unfolds under the sign of ineluctable fate, a recurrent motif throughout the timeless work. Shell Point Life | July/August 2022 PR-1757-22 July August 2022 Shell Point Life MASTER_06.22.22 v2.indd 33

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S U N DAY C I N E M A M AT I N E E S 3 P.M. in Connie Brown Hall • Also on SPTV Channel 12

SUMMER AND SMOKE (1961)

Sunday, July 3

The Shell Point Film Society will feature a series of summer romance films in July and August, starting with a film based on a story by Tennessee Williams. Geraldine Page received accolades as a repressed spinster obsessed with the handsome boy next door, played by Laurence Harvey. He’s more interested in the flamboyant Rita Moreno.

THE SEVEN YEAR ITCH (1955)

Sunday, July 17

In this comedy, Tom Ewell stars as a faithful New York husband who becomes infatuated with his new neighbor while his wife and son are away in Maine for the summer. Marilyn Monroe made movie history as The Girl in the White Dress.

THE LONG HOT SUMMER (1958)

Sunday, July 31

In rural Mississippi, conman Ben Quick, played by Paul Newman, ingratiates himself with the town’s richest family. Orson Welles, the patriarch, sees him as a future son-in-law for his daughter, played by Joanne Woodward. Based on short stories by William Faulkner.

SUMMERTIME (1955)

Sunday, August 14

Middle-aged secretary Jane, played by Katherine Hepburn, saved for a summer vacation in Venice, Italy. There amidst the beauty of the city, she meets a suave antique shop owner played by Rossano Brazzi. For Jane, life will never be the same.

PICNIC (1955)

Sunday, August 28

The charming William Holden arrives in the tranquil Kansas town of his old college friend, Cliff Robertson. It is the end of summer, and the townsfolk are celebrating at a Labor Day picnic. His welcome sours when sparks fly between him and his friend’s girlfriend, played by Kim Novak.

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7 P.M. in Connie Brown Hall • Also on SPTV Channel 12

THE SEVEN LITTLE FOYS (1955)

Monday, July 11

Bob Hope stars in the musical biography of Eddie Foy, a widowed vaudevillian who adds his seven little children to his act as he tours the U.S. James Cagney makes an appearance as George M. Cohan, making this a perfect movie to celebrate July 4th. Cagney and Hope turn a little soft shoe into a classic dance off to the tune of “Yankee Doodle Dandy.”

IN THE GOOD OLD SUMMERTIME (1949)

Monday, July 25

Judy Garland and Van Johnson star in this musical about two singers competing to sell sheet music at the turn of the century, when the way to sell songs was to play and sing them. S.Z. Sakall and Buster Keaton add the comedy to this hugely successful film. Who is the toddler at the end?

CAROUSEL (1956)

Monday, August 8

Rodger and Hammerstein’s semi-tragic musical comes to the big screen, starring Shirley Jones and Gordon McRae. Small town girl Julie Jordan falls for the charming carousel barker, but married life is not easy. Fifteen years after his death, Billy Bigelow returns to earth to meet his troubled daughter and apologize to his wife. Features favorites including “If I Loved You” and “You’ll Never Walk Alone.”

SUMMER STOCK (1950)

Monday, August 22

This is Judy Garland’s last musical for MGM, filmed at a very troubled time in her life. Country girl Jane is running the family farm when her actress sister arrives with her troupe, planning to turn the barn into a summer theater. Gene Kelly, Gloria DeHaven and Eddie Bracken add to the fun. Garland’s “Get Happy” star turn is a classic.

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Incorporating elements of country, roots-rock, folk, bluegrass, R&B and blues, Americana is contemporary music with a distinctive sound that some call the “edgier side of folk!” Shell Point is hosting this series in partnership with The Americana Community Music Association (ACMA) of Fort Myers, which holds year-round shows featuring singer/songwriters performing acoustic versions of original songs in small, intimate settings.

PASSERINE Thursday, July 7, 2022 at 7 p.m. Tickets: Resident & Public $20

asserine’s distinctive sound combines vocal harmonies, the crisp rhythms of an acoustic guitar, the haunting voices of the fiddle and dobro (resonator slide guitar), and the resonant lows of an acoustic bass. With inventive vocal harmonies and songwriting, supported by the sounds of acoustic strings, Passerine offers a fresh take on traditional folk and bluegrass music as well as a repertoire of original songs that range from sweet ballads to the edgier side of contemporary Americana.

SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND ROY SCHNEIDER, KIM MAYFIELD AND RAY CERBONE—AMERICANA AND MORE Thursday, July 14, 2022 at 7 p.m. • Tickets: Resident & Public $20

ounding member of the Americana duo Reckless Saints, Roy Schneider, has been performing his original music for the past two decades. His songs have thrice made him a Kerrville New Folk finalist, and was a contestant on NBC’s The Voice in 2013. Reviewers have described Kim Mayfield’s music as ‘pearly and sashaying,’ ‘pleasantly invoking the legendary Tammy Wynette,’ and ‘haunted by Patsy Cline.’ Ray Cerbone’s storyteller style takes the listener to another place in time, his music and lyrics bringing evocative insights into the many sides of life. His inventive fingerstyle guitar is uniquely diverse and easy on the ears.

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Concert Series Tickets Available at the Tribby Box Office

SUSAN CHAS

Monday — Friday • 10 a.m. — 3 p.m. Saturday • 10 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. • (239) 415-5667

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THE LITTLE FOOLS JOHN BUTLER, SUSAN CHASTAIN, SUSIE HULCHER Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 7 p.m. • Tickets: Resident & Public $20

ohn Butler first played music for money during the Johnson administration, and his songwriting has garnered prizes at the Kerrville New Folk competition, the Will McLean Music Festival and the South Florida Folk Festival. When she was three years old, vocalist Susan Chastain made her musical debut atop her mother’s bar in Oklawaha, Florida. Since then, this Detroit Music Award winner has sung in combos ranging from casual duos to a 25-year stint with a Big Band. Susie Hulcher is an energetic vocalist, compelling songwriter, and versatile bassist and guitarist. Together, Butler, Chastain and Hulcher create rich harmony as Little Fools.

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BRIAN SMALLEY, GUITARIST Thursday, July 28, 2022 at 7 p.m. • Tickets: Resident & Public $20

lifelong guitar player with a wildly creative imagination, Brian Smalley has developed a style that is complex, unique and inimitable. His songs borrow from folksy flat pick guitar and new-grass as well as a touch of new-age acoustic music. A great many of his soulful, earthy songs are set in and inspired by Florida – a state of mind and a state of nature that he loves to write about and longs to see preserved.

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ince 2013, the Baron-Navarro Piano Duo has performed a wide range of music for two pianos and piano four hands with electric energy and melting lyricism. Award-winning concert pianist Michael Baron annually tours Europe, South America, Asia and the United States. He serves as the Myra and Van Williams Distinguished Professor of Music and Head of Keyboard Studies at FGCU’S Bower School of Music. Peruvian pianist Priscila Navarro is the first-prize winner of the Liszt-Garritson International Competition, the Imola City Awards, and the Heida Hermanns International Music Competition. She made her PRISCILA NAVARRO, PIANIST MICHAEL BARON, PIANIST Carnegie Hall solo recital debut in 2013. After studying with Dr. Baron at FCGU, Navarro completed her Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the Frost School of Music. Recently, the duo celebrated their Carnegie Hall debut and the international release of their CD of French music for two pianos.

hawn and Abbey Allison are the Allison Duo, a Southwest Florida-based saxophone and piano duo dedicated to performing music that features saxophone and piano in equal roles, with repertoire ranging from classical transcriptions, to jazz, to klezmer, to the latest music for saxophone and piano. Shawn and Abbey married in 2005 and have two children, both of whom love to make music. Perhaps someday there will be an Allison Quartet! Shawn is a composer and saxophonist who teaches composition at FGCU. Abbey is a collaborative pianist, working with the choral program at FGCU, as well as Choral Artistry. She also plays for services at Temple Bat Yam on Sanibel. Shawn and Abbey are both founding members of the Nautilus Chamber Players, which presents concerts of chamber music written after 1900.

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Shell Point Vacation Bible School Is Back

You’re Invited to the Closing Ceremony! All Shell Point residents are welcome to attend the closing program of the Shell Point Vacation Bible School (VBS) on Friday, July 22 at 3 p.m. in The Village Church Sanctuary. VBS was specially designed for children and grandchildren of Shell Point employees as a way to say “Thank You” to our dedicated staff. A joint effort between Shell Point and The Village Church, VBS offers children fun, Bible lessons, food, and intergenerational

activities. The theme for this year’s camp is “Monumental – Celebrating God’s Greatness.” Attending the closing ceremony is a wonderful opportunity for you to support the nearly 50 children participating in the program and encourage them with your presence.

SAVE THE DATE!

Shell Point Games JANUARY 12-20, 2023

Shell Point’s beloved biennial event returns in 2023. Get ready to join in on the fun and competition!

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Preparing for the 2022 Hurricane Season BY MIC HAEL M USSER, DIRECTO R O F SAFETY AND SECURITY

During 2022 Resident Hurricane Seminar in The Village Church, Shell Point’s Hurricane Management Team shared up-to-date information and important details about the resident sheltering plan for the upcoming season. Fortunately, if a hurricane threatens our community, Shell Point residents have the benefit of onsite safety through two hurricane shelters located on The Island and in the Larsen Health Center. While the hope is that the shelters will not be needed, it is still important to be prepared. “The purpose of our hurricane plan

is to put us in the very best position to prepare, manage and recover from a storm, which includes caring for your well-being in each of these phases,” said Adam Hinds, VP of Operations. Adam said that as we did last year, Shell Point is instituting a broader shelterin-place philosophy and will endeavor to move only those residents who absolutely must be relocated for their safety, based upon storm predictions. In the event that Lee County orders a mandatory evacuation, all residents must comply with the county’s order and vacate their independent living apartment and either leave the property or enter Shell Point’s hurricane shelters. Adam added, “While we certainly do not want to experience a hurricane, our plan is ready to go and gives us an excellent opportunity for success in preparing for a storm, managing an evacuation if needed, and with our post-storm recovery efforts.” If an evacuation is ordered, skilled nursing Roger Triftshauser (Enclave), Jim Stapleton (Harbor Court), and Eleanor and Garth Harding (Harbor Court) residents will shelter

Michael Musser and Dave Roberts

Jerry McQueeney and Tami Apland with hurricane supplies from Gavin's Ace Hardware.

Preparing for a Hurricane for Someone with Memory Impairment BY E MILY R E E SE , CONNECTIO NS PRO GRAM CO O RDINATO R

As everyone dutifully prepares for hurricane season by reading the 2022 Hurricane Preparation Guide, packing their blue bags, and finalizing evacuation plans, there are a few special considerations for the caregiver of someone with memory impairment.

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Exude calmness. Be conscious of facial expression, tone of voice, and body language. Persons with memory impairment are sensitive to nonverbal communication. If the person senses others around them are upset or anxious, they likely will become upset or anxious, as well.

Minimize viewing of TV coverage of an approaching storm. Also, minimize conversation of the approaching storm. Both of these can increase the anxiety of the caregiver and their loved one.

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in place at the Larsen Health Center in the Waterside neighborhood. Assisted living residents and medically-qualified independent living residents who have received a Shelter Determination Letter from the Healthy Living Coordination team will also be relocated to the Larsen Health Center. Independent living residents will shelter at the Shell Point parking garage located on The Island. Christy Skinner, VP of Healthcare, encouraged residents who have experienced an unexpected medical event or change in circumstances since completing the Resident Disaster Preparedness Survey to reach out to their Healthy Living Coordinator at (239) 454-2299. “We want to offer you peace of mind if you choose to shelter here, that you know you will be well taken care of in the environment you are in,” said Christy. She also reminded independent living residents to bring a two-week supply of their standing prescriptions with them to the shelter, and she shared that pharmacies will lift medication refill restrictions in the event of a state of emergency. If you have any questions or concerns, please email me at ShellPointSafety@ shellpoint.org. Let’s stay safe this hurricane season!

Prepare for Success

Shell Point’s 2022 Hurricane Preparation Guide, which was delivered to every resident, provides guidance of Shell Point’s hurricane plan, emergency numbers, resident evacuation responsibilities, a list of hurricane shelter kit supplies, volunteer

opportunities, and pet planning options and procedures. You can access a printable version on ShellPoint.net/Info. Additional copies are available upon request at the Concierge Desks.

Planning for Pets

Larsen Health Center in Waterside will shelter healthcare residents, if evacuation is required.

Stay In the Know

The Shell Point Hurricane Management Team will share up-to-date communications on the Resident Information Hotline at (239) 339-2541 (toll-free 1-866-5516013) and on Shell Point TV Channel 8/11. ShellPoint.net/Info also offers a comprehensive Hurricane Preparedness section that includes: • Frequently Asked Questions • Shell Point Community Updates • Active Storm Updates • Contact Info and Relevant Links If you were not able to attend the seminar or want to review the presentation once again, a recording of the 2022 Hurricane Seminar is also available.

Be sure to pack comfort items and simple activities for the person with memory impairment. Photo albums and scrapbooks can be a good distraction when sheltering. Earphones playing calming music can help block noise in a crowded area that may increase agitation of the memory impaired person. Sing some favorite songs together. A favorite throw can provide comfort. A favorite snack can also be a good distraction. Smile often. A hand massage with a nicely scented hand cream can be calming, as well.

During the Pet Owner Hurricane Seminar that followed the resident seminar, Laura Slack, Director of Resident Operations, who oversees the Pet Shelter with Salon Manager Robyn Church, demonstrated some of the equipment sheltering Shell Point pets will enjoy, including new kennels, bedding and bowls. Pets need two registrations: one for Shell Point and another for the Pet Shelter. Remember to label items with your pet’s name! To register a pet, please contact Katy Quinones at (239) 454-2101 or katyquinones@shellpoint.org.

What to Bring to the Pet Shelter

If taking shelter off campus, recognize that your loved one may have increased confusion and anxiety in a new environment, which can increase the risk of a wandering episode. Have the memory impaired person carry some type of ID tucked in pocket or wallet, or wear an ID bracelet. Take a picture each day of your loved one with a cell phone.

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Leash, collar with rabies tag Toys Food in individual portioned baggies Kennel tag

Laura Slack, Director of Resident Operations, oversees the pet shelter.

If sheltering, look for opportunities to expend some energy and get some physical exercise. Walk with your loved one when possible. There are many simple stretching exercises that can be done sitting in a chair, moving arms and legs.

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Earth Day at Shell Point Residents Enjoy Educational Fair and EV Show

Representatives from Tesla of Naples with an informative presentation about Tesla electric automobiles.

Residents and visitors learned about what makes Tesla unique.

Shell Point residents celebrated Earth Day in a big way with an Electronic Vehicle show and educational fair with Shell Point volunteers and representatives from Sanibel Sea School, Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge, Keep Lee County

Manuel Aparicio, Board Member and Ranger with Calusa Waterkeeper, demonstrates a device that identifies the impurities in water that are being released into the air.

Beautiful, and other Southwest Florida environmental groups. Later, Andrew DeCostole of Tesla’s Naples showroom discussed Tesla’s history and vision at an Academy of Lifelong Learning presentation in Connie Brown Hall at Tribby Arts Center.

Russ Ringland, Executive Director of Future Forestry Corp.

Jon High, Shell Point’s Resident Programming Manager and Trish Fancher, Executive Director of Keep Lee County Beautiful.

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Shannon Stainken, Youth Education Director of the SanibelCaptiva Conservation Foundation

Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) Education & Outreach Director Rachel Taylor with Mina the Owl and CROW volunteer.

Bill Daly (Cellana) with volunteers Carl and Sandy Greenbaum from J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge.

Residents Judy Owen (Sand Dollar), Jim Goodale (Royal Bonnet), and Carol Strange (Periwinkle) are dedicated volunteers of the Green Team at Shell Point.

A Tesla electric automobile

Judy Burget (Lucina), volunteer at SWFL Reset Center.

Lisa Badolato Co-owner of Pedego Electric Bikes discusses the features of an electric bike with Ed Gore (Cellana).

Tammy Renkoski, Co-leader of Citizens’ Climate Lobby and Volunteer Mary Tracy Sigman.

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Out & About

LSCO CSU Marine Auxiliary team members Mark Sytpinski, Andy Wagner and Herb Sweet

Keeping our Waterways Safe

Did You Know? Lee County has approximately 600 miles of shoreline and is ranked third among 67 Florida counties for its number of registered boaters. Because of our popular waterways, Lee County Sheriff’s Office partners with agencies and residential communities to keep our waters safe. Recently, Shell Point forged a partnership that provides the LCSO Civilian Support Unit Marine Auxiliary team with boat dockage at the Shell Point Marina. “A relationship with our community is incredibly important as it is essential to our operation. The opportunity to dock one of our CSU boats at Shell Point will allow our Marine Auxiliary team to quickly reach our Marine Unit and assist with patrolling and support,” said LCSO Sheriff Carmine Marceno. “The safety of our citizens and visitors will always come first, and we will do everything we can to ensure it.” Shell Point President Martin Schappell added, “We welcome LCSO’s Civilian Support Unit Marine Auxiliary team, knowing their presence will encourage mindfulness of the wake zone, protect our seawall and marina, and help foster an overall sense of safety in the area.” Bonus “Did You Know?”: Two Shell Point residents serve as LCSO Civilian Support Unit volunteers: Terry Hall (Nautilus) on bike, and Ian Rankin (Lucina) in a patrol vehicle. Interested in volunteering? Contact the LCSO Civilian Support Unit at (239) 477-1422 or CSU@sheriffleefl.org.

Quite the Catch! Resident George Bundschu (Oakmont) fishes locally several times a week, and keeping his 22-foot Scout bay boat Georgie Girl at the Shell Point Marina offers easy access to the Gulf of Mexico. Recently, with the assistance of Bob Tanis (Sundial) on the gaff, he landed a 39-inch Cobia. “He was feisty!” said George. They also caught and released Permit fish. He and Bob are both members of the Shell Point Fishing Club, which meets at 1:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of the month at The Cove in The Estuary.

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Shell Point Golf Club Hosts Events Shell Point Golf Club was the proud host of the Lee County Middle School Golf Championship in May. Twenty-one players representing Cypress Lake Middle, Three Oaks Middle, Diplomat Middle, Oasis Charter and Bonita Charter competed, with Oasis Charter earning the title of Team Champions. In August, Shell Point Golf Club is scheduled to host another Junior Golf event, along with a Southwest Florida PGA Tournament.

Shell Point Golf Club Director of Golf Paul Fitzpatrick and Matt Hagen, Coordinator of Lee County Middle School Interscholastic Sports

Gulfshore Ballet The talented students of Gulfshore Ballet, joined by amazing professional guest artists Adiarys Almeida and Taras Domitro, beautifully brought Don Quixote to life at Tribby Arts Center. Be sure to mark your calendars for Saturday, December 17, when they return to Shell Point with a performance of the traditional holiday favorite, The Nutcracker.

Photos: Susan Schmitt (Lakewood)

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How much better to get wisdom than gold, and to get understanding is to be chosen rather than silver. Proverbs 16:16 NKJV

More Precious than Gold There’s a familiar proverb in the Bible that says it’s much better to have wisdom than gold or silver. In essence, it says that wisdom is more valuable than any tangible item. Why? Wisdom deepens a person’s understanding, not only about practical things such as work, family and wealth, but also about deeper things such as love, loss, and life after death. Wisdom gives insight into what makes the world go around and leads to thoughtful, intelligent discussions that get people thinking. Dilip Jeste, M.D., author of Wiser: The Scientific Roots of Wisdom, Compassion, and What Makes Us Good, states, “Wisdom may be defined as a complex human 46

trait with several specific components: social decision making, emotional regulation, prosocial behaviors, self-reflection, acceptance of uncertainty, decisiveness and spirituality.” Super Agers (Shell Point residents) have plenty of wisdom to share. They use their life experiences, personal hardships and brokenness, captivating life stories, and unique testimonies to make a lasting impact on those around them. The more insight they share, the more people view them as “go-to” sources of wisdom and understanding. Don’t underestimate the wisdom you have to offer. Your life matters. Your expe-

BY JEFF CORY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, LEGACY FOUNDATION AT SHELL POINT

riences and life journey can help others who are going through something similar. Look for ways to impart your wisdom to others and especially to the next generation. Wisdom is much more precious than gold—and you have plenty to share! Creating a successful estate plan is much more than passing on your property and possessions to others—it’s a final opportunity to share your wisdom with those you love and the charities you care most about. Contact me at the Legacy Foundation at (239) 466-8484 to schedule a complimentary review of your current estate plan and make the most of your lasting legacy.

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History is alive and well in Israel-Palestine.

History Lessons BY R E V. ANDR E W HAWKINS, PH.D., SENIO R PASTO R, THE VILLAGE CHURCH

A group of us, 17 in all, mostly from Shell Point, visited the Holy Land back in April and May. Among the dozens of sites we visited, three stood out to me. We visited Tabgha, situated on the northwest corner of the Sea of Galilee. It is the traditional site of Jesus’ multiplication of the loaves and fishes. Also on the site is the supposed location of Jesus’ final postresurrection appearance to his disciples, the occasion when Jesus restored Peter through his three-fold “Do you love me?” interrogation. There are ancient churches on both sites—the Church of the Multiplication and the Church of the Primacy of St. Peter. The former church was originally constructed in the fourth century, then reconstructed in the fifth century with beautiful Egyptian mosaics, including one depicting the loaves and the fishes.

Tabgha Mosaic

We also visited Qumran, a desert enclave located about a mile from the northwest corner of the Dead Sea. This ancient community dates from the early Roman period, first century BCE to first century CE. It was likely occupied by

an obscure Jewish sect known as the Essenes. The Essenes appeared to be a monastic priestly class, highly secretive and private, who prided themselves as scribes preserving ancient religious manuscripts. The earliest complete text of Isaiah is among the numerous scrolls of remarkable archeological significance.

of Tabgha were only revealed in 1981. The Qumran discovery (the Dead Sea Scrolls as they are commonly known) were discovered in 1947 when two Bedouin boys looking in caves for lost sheep stumbled upon seven scrolls stored in earthenware jars. The discoveries of the agrarian Nazareth community were only excavated in the 1990s. It struck me that history is alive and well. Even after thousands of years, we are still learning much about the life and times of Jesus of Nazareth, and of his Jewish forebears. And so much of what we are learning, even in recent times, confirms the authenticity and accuracy of the biblical narratives.

Qumran Cave

And we visited the Nazareth Village. Located just a few minutes’ walk from downtown Nazareth, the Nazareth Village is the reconstruction of an agricultural community which dates to the first century CE—the very time when Jesus would have been growing up in that community. Included in the Nazareth Village are a wine press, a sophisticated irrigation system, terraced growing farmland, and watchtowers, all of which date from the first century. What those three sites have in common is that all three have been discovered through archeological explorations since the 20th Century! The original mosaics

Nazareth Wine Press

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Natu re’s Noteb ook BY STEVE MORTON, DIRECTOR O F L A N D S C A P E O P E R AT I O N S

In the Air Tonight

Cloaked in the velvet of midnight, he glides forward, silently following, always seeking her luscious scent. The searcher prowls the lowland forests and wetlands amid a cacophony of fragrances. Musk, earth, leaves, and flowers all mingle in a heady, organic cocktail. When a lingering trace of her essence is perceived, he reverses course toward the east. Nearing the shore, the forest becomes a tangle of Mangrove trees as he weaves a tapestry of desire through the aerial root labyrinth. Reaching the coast, he is briefly distracted as the sea births a full moon, dripping in luminescence. She will now be visible to him in the Moon’s pale glow.

The geographical and spiritual heart of the Yucatan Peninsula is Chichén Itzá. The abandoned city is dominated by the Temple of Kukulcán named for the feathered serpent deity worshipped by the Mayan people. During both the Autumnal and Vernal equinoxes, a shadow is cast by the nine steps of the pyramid onto the raised northern stairway meeting the stone serpent head carving at the base. The interplay of stone and shadow create the illusion of a massive

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serpent stretched down the pyramid. What we understand about the Mayans has survived the tumult of time in their architecture and artistry. By the early 1800’s plants were transported from every corner of the earth in ships of wood and canvas. In 1813, a dried, pressed orchid specimen from the Yucatan was delivered to Scottish botanist Robert Brown in London. Brown named the orchid after an Italian physician who lived 300 years before him, Antonio Musa Brassavola, and he promptly filed it away into the collection. Despite his familiarity with the taxonomy of plants, Brown was not likely aware of the special adaptations of this plant to the natural world and its use by indigenous people. In the 20th century, ethnobotanists began to recognize the use of orchids in Mayan iconography indicating their reverence for the plant. Strolling casually, the visitor to Chichén Itzá may be forgiven for not observing the small unassuming plant with the white, spoon-shaped flower and the thin, upturned rapier-like leaves. The plain name of Brassavola nodosa seems a contradiction to the Mayan splendor of the city. Most often, rather than the ill-suited scientific name, we call her the “Lady of the Night.” This lady is special. She has a fragrance that can be turned off during the day and turned on at night. Her flower of pure white is planned

to allow pollinating suitors to find her in dim light. He can fly long distances and he can also hover. His antenna is perfectly designed to collect the fragrance packets known as pheromones floating in the air. Like a radio direction finder, he can triangulate on the source of her perfume. He has keen, owlish eyesight at night, and is known to be a handsome, if rakish character. While the Sphinx Moth is a rock star of the moth world, it is unclear what he perceives the fragrance to be. Humans recognize the scent of the lady to be gardenia-like and citrusy. We don’t need specialized organs other than our large mammalian brain, which excels at the abstraction of directions. While our rather average eyesight protects us from danger, our remarkable ability to distinguish more than 1 trillion scents will guide us. On a warm summer evening after sunset, seek the South entrance to Coquina. Look for the palm tree left of the sidewalk and use your receptors to find the flowering Orchid. Can you feel it in the air tonight?

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