MARCH

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Walk With Docs

FRIDAYS, MARCH 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

7 A.M.

THE ISLAND CIRCLE

Lace up your walking shoes and join Shell Point’s physicians every Friday morning in an exhilarating morning walk of approximately 1.5 miles around the beautiful Island neighborhood. You will have the opportunity to learn about the medical staff while also getting physically fit together.

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Food Truck Fridays

FRIDAYS, MARCH 3, 10, 17, 24, 31

11 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.

THE VILLAGE CHURCH

Explore new lunch options each week!

• March 3 – Mambo Food Truck

• March 10 – Smoked Oyster Truck

• March 17 – Horse Eyed Jakes

• March 24 – Cajun Gringos

• March 31 – Dudley’s Beachside BBQ

ECHO GLOBAL FARM TOUR & LUNCH

FRIDAY, MARCH 3

8/8:10/8:20/8:25/8:30 A.M.

IS / WDL / ES/ EN / EP

COST: $25 (PLUS LUNCH ON YOUR OWN)

Four more than four decades, ECHO has been equipping and empowering hungry families with knowledge and the life-giving grace of God. ECHO has impacted millions of lives by teaching small scale, sustainable farming methods so families can provide for themselves and their communities. By tackling hunger at the source, growing hope from ground up. We will then grab lunch at Grimaldi’s Pizzeria in Bell Tower, which features coal-brick oven pizza, calzones, and salads. Lunch is on your own.

Knitting Challenge

NOW THROUGH SUNDAY, APRIL 30

Calling all knitters! Are you looking for a project that will get your creative juices flowing and make a difference in the life of a women veteran? Participate in the “I Want To Honor Women Veterans” knitting/crochet challenge. Knitters Anonymous & MOAA, a ministry of The Village Church, are sponsoring a competition that is open to all residents: use four skeins of acrylic, machine-washable yarn and knit or crochet a 36" by 48" lap robe. Afghans will be donated to a woman veteran residing in a Florida assisted living or nursing home. To add to the fun, there will be prizes! Deadline for submissions is Sunday, April 30. Email Resident Engagement Manager Carol Sperlak at carolsperlak@shellpoint.org for more information.

Bingo

MONDAY, MARCH 6

1 P.M.

THE RESERVE/ ENCLAVE CLUBHOUSE

Join the Resident Programming Team as we play several games of BINGO! Whether you’ve never played, or you are a seasoned player, this free event is a great opportunity to have fun and meet new people. All supplies provided; no experience necessary. Sign-up not required.

Blood Mobile

TUESDAY, MARCH 7

12:30 – 6 P.M.

THE VILLAGE CHURCH PARKING LOT

The Blood Mobile will be parked in The Village Church parking lot all afternoon for your convenience. Giving blood is huge gift that you can give to those in need. Statistics show that regular blood donation is linked to lower blood pressure and lower risk of heart attacks. Save a life while improving your quality of life!

SUNSET & WILDLIFE CRUISE WITH CAPTIVA CRUISES

THURSDAY, MARCH 9

3/3:10/3:20/3:25/3:30 P.M.

IS / WDL / ES / EN / EP

COST: $45 (DINNER ON YOUR OWN)

APPROXIMATE RETURN: 8:30 P.M.

Enjoy a lovely evening with Captiva Cruises Sunset & Wildlife boat tour. Watch for pelicans, dolphins and other wildlife against the beautiful backdrop of the setting sun. After cruising, we will have dinner on Sanibel at the Timbers Restaurant and Fish Market, which specializes in seafood and steaks. Please note: There are steps up to the restaurant.

Spring Craft Bazaar

FRIDAY, MARCH 10 AND SATURDAY, MARCH 11

THE VILLAGE CHURCH

9 A.M. – 2 P.M.

The wait is over … the Craft Bazaar is back! Come to The Village Church and enjoy two days of homemade crafts, jewelry, art and décor. Come shop and support your fellow residents as they display and sell their wonderful handmade items.

Isings Travel Presentations

MONDAY, MARCH 13

10 A.M. – SOCIAL CENTER/THE ISLAND

1:30 P.M. – GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL

3 P.M. – THE RESERVE/ENCLAVE CLUBHOUSE

Come hear the latest during an in-depth presentation of trips specially designed for Shell Point during 2023/2024 through the Epic Journeys Collection. Door prizes will be awarded too! All Epic Journey trips include transportation and airfare from Shell Point and the benefit of traveling with a concierge private tour manager to assist with your travel needs. These private, small-group trips are designed at a moderate pace to enhance your overall experience and created with your interests in mind.

YANKEES VS. TWINS SPRING TRAINING

MONDAY, MARCH 13

11:30 A.M.

COST: $41

Take me out to the ball game! Come hang out with us in the stands as we watch the Minnesota Twins take on the New York Yankees. See all your favorite stars from two of the biggest teams as they get ready for the season. The stadium offers everything from hot dogs and nachos to hamburgers and French fries, so it’s easy to grab a bite to eat while you cheer on your favorite team. Seats will be under cover.

Lakes Park Farmers Market

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15

8:30/8:35/8:40/8:45/8:50 A.M.

IS / WDL / ES / EN / EP

COST: $5

Farm Fresh! The Lakes Park Farmers Market is a true local outdoor market, with dozens of vendors selling a variety of unique goods. Come join the Resident Life Team as we support of our local community.

Sunset Cruise And Dinner At Marker 92 On The Suzy Q

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15

MEET AT THE BOAT DOCK 5 P.M.

COST: $10 (DINNER ON YOUR OWN)

Enjoy a sunset evening with Captain Russ aboard the Suzy Q. Watch and be delighted by dolphins, manatees and other wildlife! We will cruise over to the Westin Marker 92 for dinner. Enjoy the scenic views and delicious dishes, then relax and take in the beautiful sunset as we head home on the Suzy Q

Taste Of Shell Point

THURSDAY, MARCH 16

THE ISLAND COURTYARD

2 – 4 P.M.

Taste of Shell Point is back—and we are excited to spend a delicious afternoon with you! Come out The Island Courtyard and experience the best from Shell Point Dining. Enjoy a meet-and-greet with the Chefs and dining staff from each of our on-site restaurants. Explore new dishes and small bites that they prepared, all while enjoying music from our favorite musician, Bill Zink. Sign-up not required.

IMAG, TUTANKHAMUN RETURN OF THE KING EXHIBIT AND LUNCH

THURSDAY, MARCH 16

9/9:10/9:20/9:25/9:30 A.M.

IS / WDL / ES / EN / EP

COST: $25 (LUNCH ON YOUR OWN)

Ten years in the making from the artisans of the Pharaonic Village in Egypt, this dazzling collection of reproductions of Tutankhamun’s legendary treasures at IMAG History & Science Center recreates the richest archaeological find of all time. Accompanied by a lively text, 130 replicas of the Pharaoh’s sacred and personal possessions, along with artifacts from the period surrounding Tutankhamun’s reign, reconstruct both the historic discovery of the tomb and the life and times of Egypt’s celebrated Boy King. Enjoy lunch at a Fort Myers favorite—The Oasis—which offers some of the best salads, burgers, and kabobs in town.

Sanibel Big Arts Band

SATURDAY, MARCH 18

7 P.M.

CONNIE BROWN HALL/TRIBBY ARTS CENTER FREE GENERAL ADMISSION: PICK UP TICKETS AT THE TRIBBY BOX OFFICE

The Sanibel BIG ARTS Band is celebrating 20 years! Join us for a great evening as they present fantastic renditions of your classical and contemporary favorites, from Music Man and Moon River to The Pink Panther. The 45-member band includes talented musicians from Shell Point, Sanibel, and beyond. Come enjoy a music-filled evening, and support some of your fellow residents!

THEME DINNER: 1950S NEW YORK JAZZ CLUB

TUESDAY, MARCH 21

PALM GRILL/THE WOODLANDS

4:30 – 6:30 P.M.

COST: $32

Come join in the fun as your Resident Programming Team and the Palm Grill join forces to create a magical night! Chef Justin will bring his culinary greatness to the menu with a magnificent threecourse meal. Feel free to dress up and prepare to be transformed to yesteryear. Reservations are required; call the Palm Grill at (239) 454-2059.

Trendy Tours Trip To The Everglades

WEDNESDAY MARCH 22

7 A.M.

PICK UP: COASTAL COMMONS PARKING LOT/ COASTAL LINKS

COST: $165 (INCLUDING LUNCH)

Explore the Everglades with former National Parks Director, Fran Mainella. You will learn behind the scenes secrets of the Everglades and its wildlife. The tour includes stops at the Everglades State Parks, the Clyde Butcher Art Gallery, and the Museum of the Everglades. Lunch will be provided. Limited seats available.

Quilt Show

FRIDAY, MARCH 24 AND SATURDAY, MARCH 25

9 A.M. – 4 P.M.

GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL

The Quilt Show is back and better than ever! The Quilters have been hard at work creating masterpieces you will not want to miss! Make sure to stop the Grand Cypress room and admire your fellow residents’ work as they show-off their incredible talent.

Shell Point Games

MONDAY, MARCH 27 THROUGH MONDAY, APRIL 3

Come join your friends and neighbors for a week of that celebrates fun and games at Shell Point! See page 11 for the daily schedule.

Shell Point Library Book Talk

TUESDAY, MARCH 28

2:15 P.M.

The Island Social Center

Karen Riecks (Eagles Preserve) will review Atlas of the Heart by Brene Brown. The book provides us with the language and maps to find meaningful connections to understanding ourselves—and one another. No sign-up required.

National Vietnam War Veterans Day Program

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29

SPTV CHANNEL 12 AT 10 A.M.; 2 P.M.; AND 8 P.M.

Join Shell Point as we recognize our Vietnam Veterans. The Veterans Group, in conjunction with Shell Point TV, will air a program throughout the day that recognizes the great men and women who fought for our country in the Vietnam War. The Crystal Restaurant will honor our Veterans with a 20% discount on their lunch.

BAY SINGERS CHOIR CONCERT: HOPE AND RENEWAL

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29

7 P.M.

CONNIE BROWN HALL/TRIBBY ARTS CENTER FREE! PICK UP TICKETS AT THE TRIBBY BOX OFFICE

The 60-voice Bay Singers choir consists of all Bonita Bay residents—except for Mary Richard (Sand Dollar) and David McJoynt (Eagles Preserve), who organized the choir in 1998 and are grandfathered in. The accompanist is renowned composer and arranger William Dawson, who has composed numbers for the Southwest Florida Symphony. The performance will be presented without amplification to showcase Connie Brown Hall’s exceptional acoustics. With the theme of “Hope and Renewal,” the program will consist of American music ranging from folk songs, to Broadway, to Motown, and spirituals.

April

Great American Cleanup

SATURDAY, APRIL 1

8 A.M.

SHELL POINT’S WATERS & ROADWAYS

The Great American Cleanup began as a litter cleanup initiative designed to aesthetically improve our environment by creating cleaner parks, streetscapes, and public spaces through litter removal and elimination. Join us in your kayak or on the ground as we beautify Shell Point’s waters and roadways. Don’t have a kayak? We have a few to loan! There are several spots available on the Suzy Q, which will be in the water supporting the cleanup efforts. Make sure to bring sunscreen, lip protection, a hat and water. Email Programming Supervisor Kristen Gartz at kristengartz@ shellpoint.org to sign up. Physical activity is required.

Bingo

MONDAY, APRIL 3

1 P.M.

The Island Social Center

Join the Resident Programming team as we play several games of BINGO! Whether you’ve never played, or you are a seasoned player, this free event is a great opportunity to have fun and meet new people. All supplies provided; no experience necessary. Sign-up not required.

Sunset Cruise And Dessert Aboard The Suzy Q

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5

MEET AT THE BOAT DOCK 6:40 P.M.

COST: $14

Resident Programming Team will be serving up dessert during a delicious sunset cruise experience as we explore our local waterways—and hopefully see a dolphin or two! It will be a delightful evening with Captain Russ aboard the Suzy Q.

Walk With Docs

FRIDAYS, APRIL 7, 14, 21, 28

7 A.M.

Lace up your walking shoes and join Shell Point’s physicians every Friday morning in an exhilarating morning walk of approximately 1.5 miles around the beautiful Island neighborhood. You will have the opportunity to learn about the medical staff while also getting physically fit together.

Food Truck Fridays

FRIDAYS, APRIL 7, 14, 21, 28

11 A.M. – 1:30 P.M.

LOCATION: VILLAGE CHURCH

Explore new lunch options each week!

• April 7 – Mambo Food Truck

• April 14 – Smoked Oyster Truck

• April 21 – Monjaras

Mexican Kitchen

• April 28 – Cajun Gringos

Key Largo Overnight Excursion

TUESDAY, APRIL 11 – WEDNESDAY, APRIL 12

COST: $490

Key Largo, the top key in the Florida Keys, blends conservation, beauty and fun. We will start our trip with a meetand-greet and a shallow water stand with the dolphins. After this once-in-a-lifetime experience, we will retire back to our hotel, located on a beautiful marina with restaurants, pools, and a gorgeous sunset to enjoy a perfect relaxing evening. The next morning, we will start our day with a tour of the Florida Keys Wild Bird Sanctuary and then have lunch at the Key Largo Conch House. Afterward, we will head over to John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park and take a glass-bottom boat tour of the most beautiful coral reefs. This one-night stay will be the perfect getaway.

Tone Chimes Concert

MONDAY, APRIL 17 2 P.M.

GRAND CYPRESS BALLROOM/THE WOODLANDS

Join us in the Grand Cypress Ballroom and enjoy the musical stylings of the Tone Chimes, playing their favorites from classical to contemporary. Sign-up not required

NAPLES BOTANICAL GARDENS & LUNCH

THURSDAY, APRIL 20

8:15/8:30/8:35/8:40/8:45

IS / WDL / ES / EN / EP

COST: $45 (LUNCH ON YOUR OWN)

SIGN-UP REQUIRED ONLINE OR AT YOUR CONCIERGE DESK

Naples Botanical Garden is a 170-acre garden paradise featuring plants from around the world. We will take a professional staff-led 60-minute tour to connect with our tropical surroundings during an immersive garden experience. After the tour, we will stop for lunch at Tavern on the Bay in Naples featuring sandwiches, seafood, burgers, pizza and more! Lunch is an additional purchase at the restaurant.

Earth Day Celebration

FRIDAY, APRIL 21

9 A.M. – 1 P.M.

TRIBBY ARTS CENTER

Join us as we celebrate Earth Day with an Electric Vehicle Show! Come see the latest models of EVs and try test rides in cars owned by Shell Point residents. Find out about all the important work being done to protect our precious but precarious planet by many local environmental groups, and make sure to check out both Academy Classes being offered in Connie Brown Hall that morning.

Chef Justin from the Palm Grill will be on hand with a plant-based, small bites tasting opportunity. Be sure to vote for your favorite—the dish with the most votes will be included on the next Palm Grill menu!

Great Auto Race Presentation And Antique Car Show

SATURDAY, APRIL 22

PRESENTATION

CONNIE BROWN HALL/TRIBBY ARTS CENTER

2 P.M.

SIGN-UP REQUIRED ONLINE OR AT YOUR CONCIERGE DESK

Few audiences can hear first-hand the experiences of an American race driver who changed the course of automotive history a century ago. Or to learn of a global test of machines and men in an event so incredible, it has never been duplicated in the 100+ years since. Based in fact, and richly illustrated with over 70 original photographs (many unpublished), Jeff Mahl brings to life the events of 1908 and the New York to Paris Great Automobile Race.

You will experience the Race, just as Jeff heard the recollections of his Great Grandfather, George N. Schuster, driver, and chief mechanic of the winning American Thomas Flyer. The presentation includes glimpses into what really happened, with many stories never published. It shows the human side of the participants, as well as giving a true appreciation for the marvelous machines that propelled those daring men around the world.

CAR SHOW

TRIBBY ARTS CENTER PARKING LOT

12 – 4 P.M.

In addition to the Great Auto Race presentations, you have the opportunity to come see a wide variety of pre-1940, vintage cars on exhibit from local car clubs and other classic car owners!

Shell Point Singers Spring Concert

MONDAY, APRIL 24

7 P.M.

FREE! THE VILLAGE CHURCH

Focusing on the songs of George and Ira Gershwin, such as Someone to Watch Over Me, Embraceable You, and Summertime, the Shell Point Singers Spring Concert will include also opportunities for the audience to sing along with favorite folksongs and other Americana – including Simon and Garfunkel, Peter Paul and Mary, John Denver, and other singers from the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. No tickets are required for this free event.

Shell Point Library Book Talk

TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 2023

2:15 P.M.

ISLAND SOCIAL CENTER

John Pluhar (Palm Acres) will review Slow Horses, Mick Herron’s book about washed up agents of M15 and the desperate things they will try to get back into the game. Sign-up not required.

ECO-TOUR ON THE SUZY Q TO MATLACHA WITH LUNCH AT MICELI’S

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26

MEET AT THE BOAT DOCK 9:30 A.M. COST: $10 (LUNCH ON YOUR OWN)

Learn new facts about nature’s waterways upon the Suzy Q with Aquatic Biologist, Steve Canton as we enjoy a lovely ride over to Matlacha. We will dine at a local favorite— Miceli’s—which offers a wide menu of delicious favorites that will surely tempt your tastebuds.

Nostalgia

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

CONNIE BROWN HALL/TRIBBY ARTS CENTER

2 P.M. FREE

Nostalgia is back to perform a FREE themed concert and comedy show featuring Don Schneff (Sundial). Join your friends and neighbors for some good light-hearted laughter and fellowship. Sign-up not required.

THEME DINNER: A NIGHT IN PARIS

THURSDAY, APRIL 27

4:30 – 6:30 P.M.

THE CRYSTAL RESTAURANT COST: $32

Bonjour! Join the Resident Programming Team as we transform The Crystal into “A Night in Paris”. Chef Shaun will prepare a delicious French-inspired menu, complemented with live music and raffle prizes. Bring your beret and enjoy a delightful evening in Paris! For reservations, call The Crystal at (239) 454-2199.

COOKING CLASS: CREATE YOUR OWN CHOCOLATE

FRIDAY, APRIL 28

NORMAN LOVE CHOCOLATE

5:15/5:30/5:35/5:40/5:45 P.M.

IS / WDL / ES / EN / EP

COST: $108

Be a Chocolatier for the night! Let the Chocolate Masters of Norman Love Confections teach you how to make the jewel-like treasures for which they are celebrated! You will be able to make everything yourself with the guidance of staff, from hand-coloring, to casting liquid chocolate, to mixing the custom ganache to fill your candies. Enjoy a night of sweet success and take home all your treasures when you are done!

TUESDAY, MAY 9

7 – 9 P.M.

TRIBBY ARTS CENTER

Celebrate Spring with an outdoor evening concert and spring celebration in the Tribby’s English Garden. Emily Ann Thompson’s performance is energetic and passionate, from fast, high-energy jigs and reels to captivating airs and songs. She performs traditional Irish, Scottish, and Canadian fiddle tunes sung in English and Irish Gaelic and clogs while fiddling. Emily Ann’s husband, Kelly, joins her on guitar, percussion, and vocals. Emily’s brilliant fiddling with foot percussion and her sweet, lilting voice, combined with Kelly’s driving rhythmic guitar and rich, unabashed vocals, create a diverse and highly entertaining combination. This beautiful evening will be filled with live music, food, and festivities to enjoy Spring at one of the campuses’ “best-kept secret” locations. Seating is limited. Tickets: $20 at The Tribby Box Office.