Shell Point Life July 2010 by Shell Point Retirement Community

July 2010 Vol. 5 Issue 7

As American as Apple Pie

Then Then you you will will

By Rochelle Cherniawski, Assistant Editor

know know the the truth, truth,

Last month we basked in the

Ebner who has visited almost

beauty of Southwest Florida;

every national park in America!

this month we expand our hori-

You can continue to explore

zons to explore “America the

even more of America’s most

will will set set you you free. free.

Beautiful.” That’s right, all you

treasured locations by taking

John John 8:32 8:32 (NIV) (NIV)

nature lovers and adventure seek-

advantage of a variety of interac-

ers, gas up your Chevrolets and pack your

tive programs presented by Resident Life.

camping gear because we’re taking you on a

They’ve planned a patriotic 4th of July cel-

cross-country journey, filled with sights

ebration, a “trek” through the Grand

made possible by the preservation of

Canyon,

America’s finest assets – what has since

movies, and more. They will even welcome

been called America’s best idea – the

national park expert Dr. Craig Rademacher

National Parks.

for a special presentation, The National

concerts,

Academy

classes,

Don your hardhat and grab a flashlight

Parks: Our Common Land, Our Common

as you explore a maze of lava tubes with

Heart. Turn to page 18 to see how you can

resort services coordinator and former park

get the most mileage out of your Shell Point

ranger Bev Chandley. Hike to the top of

passport book.

Mount Rushmore with resident Gil Fite,

Get a slice of apple pie, add a scoop of ice

who wrote the history, literally, of the pres-

cream, and enjoy the read – it’s time to start

idential memorial located in South Dakota.

your journey across our great nation!

Then get ready for a road trip with Jerry

Share Your Stories! • We’d like to know about the interesting and significant accomplishments of your grandchildren! Did your granddaughter dance with the New York City Ballet? Did your grandson pilot a space shuttle? Is your grandchild a reality TV star? Tell us about it. • Do you have a unique connection to the local islands? We are looking for residents with ties to Useppa, Matlache, and Pine Island. Contact Rochelle Cherniawski at 239-454-2055 or rochellecherniawski@shellpoint.org or submit suggestions in writing to Rochelle at the Welcome Center.

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Shell Point Life is published monthly for the residents of Shell Point Retirement Community. Editor Lynn Schneider Assistant Editor Rochelle Cherniawski Art Director Rich Cerrina Design and Layout Wendy Iverson Contributors Gene McGonigle, Teri Kollath, Robyn Church, Mary Franklin, Bev Chandley, Rachael Dula, Inga Bredahl, Linda Hicks, Tom Frackenpohl, Randy Woods, Bev Patten, Jessica Clark, Melody Desilets, Peggy Holton, Susan Uhleman, Sarah Nadal Back Issues Available Online Is there an issue of one of the magazines that you just have to have? Was your friend or family member seen in a recent issue but you lost it? You can find the current issue as well as the back issues of the magazine at www.shellpoint.net/spl/splife.htm

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Celebrate Independence Day with Shell Point Friends and Neighbors

Pianist Randy Estelle presents:

Celebrate America Live! The dynamic and excitingly entertaining Randy Estelle is bringing his band to perform Celebrate America Live at Shell Point on Sunday, July 4, in the Church Auditorium. You will be entertained by a group of sixteen singers complemented by a complete band as they perform the true American songs that celebrate our country, the United States of America. Randy Estelle’s dynamic piano performances are acclaimed far and wide for being high energy, entertaining and inspirational. His encouragement and singing have brought heartfelt joy to multitudes with his original songs, thoughts and uncompromising beliefs that have come from his love of God and deep interest in Scripture. Randy majored in piano at CarnegieMellon University in Pittsburgh. His music has inspired people all around the world. Randy has a masterful command of the piano and has thirteen solo recordings.

EVENT TIME Apple pie and ice cream

will be served from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Musical celebration begins at 3:00 p.m.

Dessert sponsored by

TICKETS Complimentary tickets are

available for Shell Point residents at either service desk. Guest tickets are $5 each. Doors open to the Church Auditorium at 2:00 p.m. See you there!

Don’t miss pianist Randy Estelle with a singing group and a full band!

Sing American songs that celebrate our country!

Pianist Randy Estelle presents Celebrate America Live on Sunday, July 4, at 3:00 p.m. Apple pie and ice cream will be served beginning at 2:00 p.m. Tickets are required for this event.

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MOAA and coordinated Shell Point volunteers to assist at the event for convention attendees coming from all over the state of Florida, including many Shell Point residents. At the convention a group of Don Randall joined Pat and John Eberhard along with around 20 residents assisted in other resident volunteers at Shell Point’s booth at the twomanning the Shell Point booth, day MOAA convention to tell attendees about Shell Point. answering questions about the In June, Shell Point had a great community, and handing out brochures. opportunity to participate in the In addition to the booth, Shell Point Military Officers Association of America invited convention attendees and veterans (MOAA) convention. Jack and Karen from the local area to attend a lunch and tour Hubbard of Lakewood are very active with of the community. Over the weekend, 32

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guests learned about lifecare options, saw a model unit at The Woodlands, visited the Train Room, and admired the beauty of Shell Point Retirement Community. Jack and Karen worked with Shell Point residents who are in the Shell Point Veterans’ Club to make sure there was always a resident available throughout the entire weekend, both on property and at the convention, who could answer questions from a resident’s point of view. All in all, it was an honor for Shell Point to be a part of the MOAA convention and to share information about the community with military officers.

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Proud to be an American Shell Point Resident Celebrates 37 Years of U.S. Citizenship

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nibal Medina grew up The fast track, however, came to a halt in Honduras where he after President Johnson threw a major curve attended medical school ball into the mix. “He decided that all the forbefore coming to the United States in 1965 eign graduates would be classified 1A to go to in order to receive more comprehensive Vietnam,” he recalled. “It was difficult to conmedical training. Following years of moving tinue my residency because I could be called at around the U.S. to participate in a variety any time. I could only get into pathology, where of training programs, Anibal received his U.S. citizenship in 1973. This November, Anibal celebrates 37 years of citizenship. Anibal grew up in a former gold mining town in Eastern Honduras with two brothers and one sister. As a child he enjoyed horseback riding, playing soccer, and chess. He became interested in medicine because of an uncle who was a physician. “My brother and I sort of saw him as an idol. We both decided to become doctors.” After attending medical school in his home country for seven years, Anibal found they said they were happy to have me even if it that the only way to specialize in a specific was only for a short time.” area of medicine was to leave his country. Anibal accepted his fate and partici“In the first half of the 20th century, many pated in a pathology residency for two years Honduran medical students went to Europe at Hamot Hospital in Erie, Pennsylvania. It to train in their chosen specialty. But after was there that he met Janet. “She was the the Second World War, that changed from nurse supervisor of the urology unit.” The Europe to the U.S.” pair fell in love and married in 1967. It was 1965 when Anibal opted to come Ironically, Anibal was never called to to the States. “That part was easy for me,” Vietnam and his pathology experience began he recalled. “It only to open doors for him. took me one week to “After my classification get my green card,” he was moved to A5, I was said. “The greatest able to apply again,” he challenge was taking a explained. “And this medical test, which time, with my backwas written in English, ground in pathology, in order to come to the every school wanted U.S. for an internme!” He ended up at ship.” the University of Texas The acceptance Medical Center in test wasn’t offered in Galveston as a salaried his own country, as an resident. “Our youngest effort to dissuade medson was born there, so ical students from conhe’s ‘Old Texas,’” Anibal sidering a move abroad. Janet and Anibal Medina met while said with a smile. “He “I had to take my test working at Hamot hospital in Pennsylva- was our first of seven in the embassy of El nia. Anibal worked in pathology resichildren.” dency; Janet was a nurse supervisor. Salvador.” His hard “After graduation I work and perseverance paid off and Anibal practiced in Hays, Kansas. That’s where I earned an internship in Philadelphia. became a citizen, in 1973. It took me that At the Albert Einstein Medical Center, long to apply for citizenship because you had the young student worked simultaneously on to live in one place for three years,” he his medical skills and language proficiency. explained. “The judge that swore me in as a When it was time for his residency in citizen was actually a patient of mine. And urology, Anibal was ahead of the game. after the ceremony, we had a big party at my “Because I had so much surgery training in home. It was a wonderful time. I was very Honduras, they allowed me to enter the pro- proud.” gram without requiring me to first go into According to Anibal, the U.S. is still a surgical training,” he said. desirable place to study medicine. “There is a

considerable amount of research done here in the States. Other countries just copy from us.” Following his successful career in medicine, Anibal and Janet moved to Shell Point in 2000. “Moving to Shell Point was an easy decision. We knew we wanted to be in a community like this. And one year,

After attending medical school in his home country of Honduras for seven years, Anibal found that the only way to specialize in a specific area of medicine was to leave his country.

Above: A proud moment shared by Anibal and Janet along with their sons Kirk and Mathew. Right: Anibal was sworn in by Judge Cruise on November 4, 1973.

during a trip to Fort Myers, we found Shell Point by accident. We love it here. And the weather here is very close to the weather in Honduras.” When reflecting on his decision to become a U.S. citizen, Anibal simply stated, “I’m so pleased that I’m a citizen. I’m proud to be an American.”

A Truly American Honor Shell Point Salutes Samira Beckwith, Recipient of the 2010 Ellis Island Medal of Honor Since 2002 Shell Point has enjoyed a mutually beneficial partnership with Hope Hospice of Lee County (now Hope HealthCare Services) to provide hospice services and palliative care at the Larsen Pavilion. At the helm of Hope HealthCare is Chief Executive Officer, Samira Beckwith, who was recently awarded the prestigious 2010 Ellis Island Medal of Honor.

As the CEO of Hope HealthCare Services, Samira Beckwith’s passion to help others has guided her to success on the national level. While sharing valuable knowledge and extensive experience with her peers, she leads the way in promoting quality of life for all. The Ellis Island Medal of Honor is a national award that was established in 1986 by the National Ethnic Coalition of Organizations Foundation, Inc. (NECO). The creation of NECO was based on the conviction of its founders that the diversity of the American people is what makes this nation great. Its mission is to honor and preserve this diversity and to foster tolerance, respect, and understanding among religious and ethnic groups. The award is presented annually to distinguished Americans who, according to the Foundation, “represent the very essence of the American way of life, having greatly contributed to our national identity while preserving the distinct values and heritage of their ancestors.” As a 2010 recipient of the Ellis Island Medal of Honor, Samira is in good company. Past winners include such distinguished Americans as: Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, Rosa Parks, John Glenn, Muhammad Ali, Lee Iacocca; Donald Trump, Frank Sinatra, Barbara Walters, and six former U.S. presidents.

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Samira’s cultural heritage and pursuit of the American Dream have guided her success The medal was presented to Samira during a as a true innovator in ceremony on Ellis Island in New York. health care. Locally, her visionary leadership has shaped a circle of care and comfort for all people with serious illness. Peter Dys, president of Shell Point and Hope Hospice have Shell Point, said, “I am pleased to congratulate Samira on her recognition and receipt of been partners in patient care for many years. this distinguished award. Shell Point’s part- The full-time Hope Hospice care team at nership with Hope Hospice, in large part Shell Point includes physicians, nurses, credited to Samira’s involvement, has been a pharmacists, social workers, home health tremendous success benefiting both our resi- aides, specially trained volunteers, chaplains, homemakers, bereavement coundents and the surrounding community.” selors, massage therapy, art therapy, and music therapy, as well as other services and therapies, as needed, to provide complete comfort and meet the needs of each individual patient and family. “Shell Point is committed to offering the best health care services at every stage of life,” explained Dr. Roger Hirchak, vice president of medical services. “Many of our patients Continued next page

Hope Hospice at Shell Point

Shell Point President Peter Dys and Samira Beckwith, CEO of Hope HealthCare Services, pose at the Uncommon Friends Business Ethics Awards banquet held in 2009.

Chaplain Sue Stranahan oversees volunteer staff and provides spiritual support services for residents and family members.

who receive hospice care have spouses living within the community, allowing them to remain nearby at all times. Our comprehensive hospice services are also available to our neighbors in the surrounding area. Our meaningful collaboration with Hope HeathCare Services is what makes it all possible.” Hospice provides comfort, support, and state-of-the-art palliative care, delivered by an interdisciplinary team of trained caregivers. The hospice concept promotes peace, contentment and meaning during a difficult stage of life. Care for each patient and their family members is focused on dignity, respect, and choices including: medical and nursing services, pain and symptom management, family education, practical care, prescriptions, assistance with paperwork and financial concerns, spiritual and emotional support, and other support services. In addition to the professional medical team that runs the hospice unit at Shell Point, there is also a dedicated group of resident volunteers often referred to as “the heart of Hope Hospice.” They provide emotional support and friendship, run errands, visit patients, or simply give caregivers a break. Each volunteer receives special training through The Academy at Shell Point for

Dr. Roger Hirchak leads the dedicated team of professionals who provide care to hospice patients on the fourth floor of the Larsen Pavilion.

the specific work they do. They give of their own time and are especially supportive and attuned to the needs of Shell Point’s patients and their families. The nine private rooms in Shell Point’s hospice unit are located on the fourth floor of the Larsen Pavilion, overlooking beautiful water views available at Shell Point. Individuals interested in learning more

about the hospice services available at Shell Point are encouraged to contact Debbie Gowing, Hope Hospice Team Manager, at 560-6217. “We look forward to a long and lasting relationship of continued success as we work together with Samira and her team to bring hope to those facing one of life’s most significant challenges,” said Dr. Hirchak.

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Dr. Bill Lanpher (Oakmont) presents normal, age-related physical changes and how to adjust your driving to account for these changes in the AARP Driver Safety Class on Thursday, July 8. Kristie Anders, education director for Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation, will track 10,000 years of our area’s fishing history in her presentation Fishing as a Vocation, Not a Vacation on Tuesday, July 13. To celebrate our passport theme, North America, Tom Eastwood will give his wellresearched program Atom Bombs and the End of WWII in two parts, on Wednesday, July 14, and Friday, July 16. Eastwood has a long and distinguished career in federal law enforcement and intelligence work and he is an in-demand public speaker and university lecturer. He continues to create new classes, based upon participants’ interest and expertise, so he loves coming to Shell Point to lecture! Why not cool off with The History of Ice Cream on Friday, July 30? This celebration of National Ice Cream Month will make your mouth water! Coffee with a Neighbor

Our own sales counselor, Ted Benjamin, is featured this semester in Sales with a “Specialty.” The specialty is Ted’s master’s degree in gerontology and how he has put his education and well-honed people skills to work on Shell Point’s behalf for nine of his twenty years in the continuing care retirement community business. Ted Benjamin, Shell Point sales counselor, presents Coffee with a Neighbor on Thursday, July 29, at 2:00 p.m. Ted will discuss his gerontology background and his experiences of working in the continuing care retirement community business for 20 years.

Kristie Anders, boating enthusiast and education director for SCCF, will visit Shell Point to talk about Fort Myers’ fishing history in her Academy presentation entitled Fishing as a Vocation, Not a Vacation, on Tuesday, July 13.

tropical foliage, enjoy the antics of the animals, reptiles, and birds, or take a cool “primate exhibition cruise.” On Tuesday, July 20, enjoy The Collier County Museum & Program on the Naval Action of the West Coast of Florida 1861 – 1865. Featured are two historic cottages, a working archaeology lab, a Seminole village, a tropical orchid house, and much more! Community Opportunity

The opportunities available to volunteer in our local hospitals will be featured on Thursday, July 22, with a presentation from two directors of volunteer service. In Hospital Volunteerism, Jill Palmer of Health Park Medical Center and Susan Crowe of Gulf Coast Medical Center will share with us how the “priceless gift” of volunteerism enriches the patients and the staff. Mind, Body, and Spirit

Academy on the Go

This month we visit two popular nearby destinations in Naples. On Wednesday, July 7, we Explore the Naples Zoo. Here you can meander the lovely paths under a canopy of

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We roll out a third session of our physical fitness courses the first week of July, taught by Lynne Fraser, personal trainer. This gives you the opportunity to either keep your momentum going, or to begin a new class after vaca-

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tion. Zumba and Pilates Stretch both begin again on Thursday, July 1, and Pilates Chair begins again on Wednesday, July 7. Joseph G. Magnant, M.D. will bring us a program on Wednesday, July 21, that features his specialty, Venous Disease. A long time vascular surgeon, Dr. Magnant will give us the good news that most of these conditions are treatable with modern outpatient procedures. Enjoy a festive Summer Sing-A-Long Celebration featuring two great examples of the positive power of music — Bobbie Greer (Coquina) and her “favorite son-inlaw” Randy Woods, minister of worship and music at The Village Church. Your heart will smile and your toes will tap through selections from the American Song Book that identify relationships and experiences we have enjoyed throughout the years.

Academy on the Go heads to The Collier County Museum on July, 22. The museum showcases two historic cottages, a working archaeology lab, a Seminole village, tropical orchid house, wildlife displays, a Sherman Tank, a 1910 steam logging locomotive and more. Computer College

Computer lovers and learners will find something to enjoy as several Computer College classes are continuing through July. Please refer to your Academy brochure for further details on these classes. Also, check the Weekly Reminder and stay tuned to SPTV to confirm information on every Academy class as the month goes along.

Assisted Living at Shell Point Maintaining Independence and Improving Quality of Life

Attend a Morning Tea and Tour of King’s Crown Are you interested in learning more about Assisted Living at Shell Point? Perhaps you are new to the Shell Point community and are curious about what we have to offer as you anticipate your

Tea & Tour

future assisted living needs. Maybe you are feeling that you are getting a bit closer to needing assisted living. Well, this Tea and Tour is for you! On Wednesday, July 21, at 10 a.m. relax with a cup of tea and join Rita Southern, director of assisted living

LEARN MORE ABOUT KING’S CROWN WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, AT 10 A.M.

and resident support services, for an opportunity to learn about what assisted living services are available and participate in a tour of King’s

RSVP REQUESTED 454-2077

Crown. Along the way you will enjoy visiting furnished apartments while becoming more familiar with this newly renovated building. Seating is limited. To reserve your seat, call McKenzie Boren at 454-2077.

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For more than 150 years, Americans have reveled in the majesty of their national parks, whether blazing trails into unknown territories or taking guided tours of national monuments — America’s national parks have provided unique experiences, lasting memories, and an undeniable sense of national pride.

Key Moments in the Evolution of America’s National Parks

1909: Visitors observe the geysers at Yellowstone National Park

1890: Civil War battlefields Chickamauga and Chattanooga became the first national military park. Yosemite National Park and Rock Creek Park were established.

1906: President Theodore Roosevelt signed the Antiquities Act, giving presidents the authority to designate national monuments. The first was Devil’s Tower in Wyoming. National Park Service Historic Photograph Collection

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1914: Self-made millionaire Stephen Mather was appointed to run the parks. He is credited with significantly improving the condition of the parks, increasing tourism, organizing the park ranger system, and convincing the government that the parks should be run as a single government agency.

"One touch of nature makes the whole world kin." — John Muir

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O u r N a t i o n ’s F i n e s t A s s e t s From Sea to Shining Sea Carved at the entrance of Yellowstone National Park is a simple statement that clarifies the park’s purpose: “For the benefit and enjoyment of the people.” When President Ulysses S. Grant established the first national park, Yellowstone, by an Act signed on March 1, 1872, it set the foundation for ongoing conservation efforts for the benefit of the natural environment and wildlife as well as the enjoyment of future generations. What began as one park in Wyoming grew into a nation-wide system of parks, encompassing more than 84 million acres of majestic scenery, historic sites, striking monuments, preserved battlefields, military parks, lakeshores, seashores, and recreation locales. The 392 areas of the National Park System span every state (except Delaware), the District of Columbia, American Samoa, Guam, Puerto

Rico, and the Virgin Islands. The national parks have been called America’s best idea. However, Ken Salazar, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Interior, sees the parks as much more. “National parks are not just America’s best idea; they represent America at its best.” Throughout the past 138 years, the park system has continued to develop and evolve, not only preserving history but also creating a national treasure that will be shared with generations to come. The timeline below and on the following pages gives only a mere glimpse into the extensive history of America’s national parks. In addition to the timeline, we explore several meaningful connections and countless memories enjoyed by Shell Point residents and staff through the years.

1919: Congress passed a bill creating Grand Canyon National Park.

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1916: On August 25, the National Park Service (NPS) was created by an Act, signed by President Woodrow Wilson. The United States’ National Park System is governed by the NPS, an agency of the Department of the Interior.

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1920s: National parks drew one million visitors each year. For many, park passes were displayed proudly on their windshields as status symbols of their park adventures. Shell Point Life | July 2010

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ne of the most significant developments of the U.S. National Park System was the addition of park rangers. In the early 1920s, Stephen Mather, the first director of the National Park Service (NPS), organized a task force of superintendents and rangers responsible for running the parks. Mather specified that the rangers should be “men between the ages of 21 and 40, of good character, sound physique, and tactful in handling people.“ During that time the parks were still very wild, requiring rangers to know how to build trails, fight forest fires, and survive in extreme weather. Throughout the years the condition of the parks improved and the ranger system proved to be a successful initiative. And in 1982 resort services program coordinator Bev Chandley answered the call of duty. With a light-hearted laugh and a twinkle in her eye, Bev recalled her days working as a seasonal interpretive ranger at Lava Beds National Monument in Tulelake, CA. “It was one of the most magical places. It was so remote and quiet. The only sound you could hear at night was the call of the coyotes.” Bev was one of 18 rangers who actually lived at the park in northern California dur-

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“We had the most amazing experiences. We would just go out and explore the remote caves; places that you couldn’t visit with a tour group. One cave in particular required us to rappel down into it. It was remarkable.” A true outdoorsy girl, working with the NPS always interested Bev. When she interviewed for the ranger position at Lava Beds National Monument, they were thrilled to hear of her experiences as a rock-climbing and a river-rafting guide. As a seasonal interpretive ranger, Bev learned how to build campfires and host campfire chats, lead tours, operate park vehicles, handle first-aid needs, work around rattlesnakes, and much more. And, of course, she was issued an official ranger uniform, Bev Chandley dons her signature ranger hat while complete with the signature stiffrecalling the experiences she enjoyed as a seasonal interpretive ranger at Lava Beds National Monument. brimmed felt hat. “There was really something special about the ing the season. “We were 60 miles from the ranger uniform. It seemed to give people a nearest grocery store. When we went grocery sense of calm. They knew they were safe when shopping, we took coolers to keep our food they spotted a ranger.” fresh along the journey. And we always made Perhaps Bev’s most notable skill utilized the most of going into town!” on the job was her ability to build a campfire Aside from the challenges of grocery shop- using flint and steel. Or maybe it was her abilping, living at the park had its advantages. Continued next page

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1933: President Franklin D. Roosevelt consolidated federal National Park Service Historic Photograph Collection management of monuments under the NPS and created the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). Despite the Depression, the CCC significantly improved the conditions at the national parks and increased park visits. CCC workers are shown at Glacier National Park in Alaska (L) and Rocky Mountain National Park (R).

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1933: One of the most iconic National Park sites is the White House. This park is called President's Park.

ity to navigate tours through miles of dark, underground lava tube caves. It could have even been her ability to connect personally with park visitors. One thing is for sure, Bev will never forget the time she took a tour group through Caldwell Ice Cave. “I had just finished touring a small group through Valentine Cave. They were all really excited and wanted to see more. So I suggested we go to the Caldwell Ice Cave that was just up the way. As we were walking toward the cave, there were rattlesnakes everywhere! But the group still wanted to go in. At the entrance, you had to do a couple little rock climbing moves to get down into the cave. I stood down on the first shelf to help everyone down. I told every single person, ‘Make sure you do not step straight down.’ Everyone did really well until the last man got ready to descend onto the shelf. Even though I reminded him to step onto the shelf, he decided to step straight down and he slipped. I grabbed him by the back of his shirt and yanked him from mid-air onto the shelf next to me. He could have hit his head on the

Bev looks out over Lava Beds National Monument from the visitor center in Tulelake, California.

1936: Lake Mead, located on the Colorado River, became the first National Recreation Area. The lake is comprised of 9 trillion gallons of water impounded by the Hoover Dam and it extends 112 miles behind the dam.

rocks and landed on the group waiting below. I was really mad! From then on, I didn’t take anyone out to the dangerous cave surrounded by rattlesnakes.” After working seasonally at Lava Beds, Bev moved to Arkansas where she managed the student union for Hendrix College. Following two years in Arkansas, she moved to Utah, very close to Timpanogos Cave National Monument in the Wasatch Mountains. “I wanted to get back into the park system, so I applied at Timpanogos Cave and worked there for one season. While I enjoyed working at the cave, I missed the natural resources at Lava Beds. It is so remote and special there that it fills a great big place in your heart.” Bev was living in Washington State, where she served for nine years as a city parks commissioner, before she moved to Florida in 2000 and started her own real estate appraisal company. Years later, it was a friend who told her about a position opening at Shell Point. “I really wasn’t looking for a job,” recalled Bev. “I mean, I already had my own company. But as soon as I read the job description, I just started laughing. It was perfect for me!” It was the perfect job indeed. Bev came to Shell Point in 2008 and has been a wonderful asset to the resort services team ever since. “Bev’s zest for life and adventurous spirit makes her an exciting addition to our team,” said resort services manager Mary Franklin. “She puts her heart into each one of her events and

One of the most exciting things to do at the Lava Beds National Park is to visit the lava tube caves. Clockwise from top: Entrance to Blue Grotto cave on the popular Cave Loop. An Indian paintbrush flower blooms brilliant red in the summer. The special climate of cave entrances and collapse trenches creates miniature ecosystems that are home to many interesting plants and animals.

wants to make sure each resident experience is just perfect. She is an amazing person!” And, according to Bev, her experiences are somewhat similar to her ranger days. “I’m still touring. I’m still working with groups. Only now, I don’t always have to have all of the answers! It’s good to be here.”

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1941-1949: Ansel Adams was hired to photograph all the National Parks for $2.22 per day. Army soldiers are seen in photos above, which were taken at Yosemite.

1943: During WWII, 1.6 million battle-weary soldiers found solace in rest camps at various parks.

"IT IS ALL VERY BEAUTIFUL AND MAGICAL HERE - A QUALITY WHICH CANNOT BE DESCRIBED. YOU HAVE TO LIVE IT AND BREATHE IT; LET THE SUN BAKE IT INTO YOU." — ANSEL ADAMS

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Gil Fite was just seven years old when the first pieces of granite were chipped away from the side of a mountain in the Black Hills of South Dakota to create what would become the iconic monument known

The first two presidents sculpted into Mount Rushmore were George Washington and Abraham Lincoln. Thomas Jefferson came next, followed by Theodore Roosevelt. The project began in 1927 and finally finished in 1941.

as Mount Rushmore National Memorial. Gil recalled his personal connection to a particularly interesting fundraising effort. “When they started in 1927, they were so hard up for support that they were asking school children in the state to each give 10 cents. My wife, June, and I were both in country grade schools at the time and we Mount Rushmore in its natural state. gave our dimes. So, technically, we each have a small investment in the monument!” Norbeck biography and realized that I knew More than 40 years later, when Gil was a lot about the Mount Rushmore project, so a history professor at The University of they asked me to write the history.” Oklahoma, he was asked by National Parks Gil took a year off work and immersed Services (NPS) to write the history of the himself in the project, spending an entire national memorial. summer going through records. Fortunately, Gil recalled, “As a graduate student at at that time, most of the historical records the University of Missouri, I wrote my doc- on Mount Rushmore were easily accessible. toral dissertation on Senator Peter Norbeck In fact, many were located at the park site of South Dakota (1917–1921). and with the NPS. A part of the biography included History of Mount Rushmore by Norbeck’s involvement in the Gilbert C. Fite was first published in fundraising efforts for Mount 1952. The book has had nine printings Rushmore. Two years later, when – the last one printed in 2008. Gil and I was working at the University his son celebrated by visiting the monof Oklahoma, representatives ument the following year, in 2009. South Dakota Continued next page from the NPS read the Senator Norbeck

Key Moments in the Evolution of America’s National Parks

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1960s: Congress passed the National Historic Preservation Act, Volunteers in the Parks Act, and National Trails System Act.

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1962: Visitors descend the Navajo Trail, a footpath into Bryce Canyon that provides scores of unusual views of rock formations.

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1968: Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his “I Have a Dream” speech at the Lincoln Memorial National Memorial

1972: Yellowstone celebrated its centennial. The famous geyser Old Faithful thrilled 2.2 million people that year. At that time, there were 38 parks and 200 historic sites and national monuments in the National Park System.

“Last September my oldest son, James, and I made a trip to South Dakota to visit Mount Rushmore because the last edition of the book had just been printed,” recalled Gil. “While we were there, the director of the Mount Rushmore History Association casually asked me if I would like to walk to the top. I immediately said ‘Yes.’ They don’t give permission to just anyone who would like to go to the top. So my son and I, with two park rangers, crawled up on the north side, or right side as you face the monument.” Gil’s experience was extremely privileged. Since the attacks on September 11, Mount

In September of 2009, Gil was invited to hike to the top of Mount Rushmore. Gil and two park rangers stopped for a photo on top of George Washington’s head.

Rushmore has been designated as an area of special protection. Direct access to the monument is guarded by high wire fences and cameras. The park rangers even unlocked the gate and allowed Gil and his son to explore the monument from a very unique vantage point. “We had a nice time going up. Then we rested for a while, took some pictures, and slowly made our way back down. It was wonderful.”

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1973: President Richard Nixon signed the Endangered Species Act, designed to protect critically imperiled species from extinction.

1980: Alaska National Interest Lands Conservation Act more than doubles the National Park System by adding 47 million acres. 13.2 million acres became Wrangell-St. Elias National Park and Preserve.

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1982: Vietnam Veterans Memorial was completed in Washington, D.C.

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Travelin’ Man Jerry Ebner Sees the Sights Across the States B

“When I decided to retire early, at around the age of 55, I asked myself, ‘What am I going to do with my time?’” said Jerry Ebner (Rosemont). One thing he knew for sure was that he wanted to remain active. “I didn’t want to fall into a routine that can tend to happen as we get older: Mondays are for this, Tuesdays are for that, and so on. So I felt that my wife LaMoyne and I needed to push ourselves to do things. The one thing we both thoroughly enjoy is traveling and seeing things.” Jerry’s love for travel was instilled in him from a young age as his family took trips related to his father’s job. “I got the traveling

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bug in my youth. My father, when he went on business trips, sometimes took the family along with him. We’d go to places like Philadelphia, New York, and Toronto. I loved it.” So when he reached retirement and he had the freedom to explore, Jerry grabbed his traveling bug by the antenna and held on for the ride! He began by outlining three specific goals. First, he wanted to visit 100 countries. At the time, he had already been to 13 countries. Second, he wanted to see 300 of the national park sites located throughout the United States. And third, he was determined to visit every state capitol building and take his picture in front of each one. Jerry realized that he would need to visit at least two countries each year in order to meet his goal. And when it came to the national parks and state capitol buildings, he could merge the trips to meet his goals. “Whenever we planned to visit a park, we would also plan to make a stop in a capital city. For example, we went to the national parks in New Mexico and stopped at the state capitol in Oklahoma

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on the way through.” While his trips to the capitol buildings were captured in photographs, evidence of Jerry’s trips to national parks is inked throughout a collection of passport books. “At each location you visit, they have a stamp. The stamp lists the name of the national park, where it was located, and the date you were there. You start with one passport book, and, of course, you run out of space and have to get the second one. Now I have four!”

Jerry has been able to document his national park visits with “passport” books where he has collected stamps from over 275 parks.

Key Moments in the Evolution of America’s National Parks

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1984: The first national heritage area was established along the Illinois and Michigan Canal corridor – a 450-square-mile region.

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1995: Korean War Veterans Memorial was dedicated in the District of Columbia, commemorating those who served in the Korean War.

2004: National WWII Memorial opened in Washington, D.C. as a monument to the spirit, sacrifice, and commitment of the American people. The memorial honors the 16 million who served in the U.S. armed forces, the more than 400,000 who gave their lives, and all who supported the war effort from home.

While flipping through the passport books, a smile spread across Jerry’s face as he recalled memories from his national park travels. He said, “I think Acadia National Park in Maine stands out as my favorite park. I’ve visited Acadia several times. It’s very pretty, and it has lots of hiking trails and carriage trails. The carriage trails were actually a gift to Acadia from John D. Rockefeller, Jr. He constructed the trails so he could tour the park by horsedrawn carriage. Today, they serve as wide hiking trails.” As Jerry explained, there are only three more parks that he would like to visit: John Day Fossil Beds National Monument in Oregon, which he will visit this summer; Channel Islands National Park in California; and Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area in California. When the journey to complete the three travel goals began in 1991, Jerry and LaMoyne were living in Marblehead, Massachusetts. As such, the very first park he visited was close to home – the Salem Maritime National Historic Site. When Jerry and LaMoyne moved to Charleston, South Carolina, Jerry began working as a volunteer at two different national parks – Fort Sumter National Monument and Charles Pinckney National Historic Site. “I volunteered at the parks one day a week for 13 years. Sometimes I ran the gift shop, and other times I was a greeter. It

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ful gift from their children: a map of the world marked with red-tipped pins representing all of the countries they have visited. “It was a gift for my birthday,” reflected Jerry. Even though the couple has settled into life at Shell Point, they have not stopped traveling. “So far, I’ve been photographed in front of all 50 capitol buildings, I’ve visited 336 national parks, and I’ve been to 87 countries. And I’m not stopping yet!” said Jerry. “We will continue to travel and do two to three countries a year. We plan to do the more strenuous stuff while we can still do it. And as we get older, we will shift to cruises.” When they aren’t traveling, Jerry Jerry and LaMoyne Ebner have collected keepsakes spends his free time playing golf and from their travels around the bridge while LaMoyne visits the potworld and have them promitery studio, learns about computers, nently displayed throughout volunteers in the Pavilion, and spends their Shell Point home. time exercising. They’ve also enjoyed welcoming friends to visit them at Shell Point. “We’ve had a lot of comwas a very accommodating position, as they pany since we’ve moved here,” said LaMwould allow me to be out of town for four or oyne. “Our friends have all been amazed at five months out of the year.” what is offered here and how we have so Jerry and LaMoyne moved to Shell many cultural events.” Point in June of 2009. “Our two sons live Later this year Jerry and LaMonye will in different parts of the country,” explained travel to Sylvania, Montenegro, Bosnia, LaMoyne, “and we wanted them to have and Herzegovina. And while it’s no longer the comfort of knowing that we are taken important to Jerry to create new travel care of. The real challenge was deciding goals, he is happy that he made the initial what to take with us when we moved.” list. “I think the goals pushed us to do Mementos from each country Jerry and things that we wouldn’t have otherwise LaMoyne have visited decorate the walls done. Retirement offers such a great opporand shelves of their Rosemont home. And tunity to travel, and I’m so glad that we are hanging proudly on the wall is a meaning- taking advantage!”

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There are 12 national parks located in the Sunshine State: Big Cypress National Preserve in Ochopee; Biscayne National Park in Key Biscayne; Canaveral National Seashore in Titusville and New Smyrna Beach; Castillo De San Marcos National Monument in St. Augustine; De Soto National Memorial in Bradenton; Dry Tortugas National Park in Key West; Everglades National Park in Miami, Naples, and Homestead; Fort Caroline National Memorial in Jacksonville; Fort Matanzas National Monument in St. Augustine; Gulf Islands National Seashore in Gulf Breeze; Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor; and the Timucuan Ecological & Historic Preserve in Jacksonville.

"IF FUTURE GENERATIONS ARE TO REMEMBER US WITH GRATITUDE RATHER THAN CONTEMPT, WE MUST LEAVE THEM WE MUST LEAVE THEM A GLIMPSE OF THE WORLD AS IT WAS IN THE BEGINNING, NOT JUST AFTER WE GOT THROUGH WITH IT." —PRESIDENT LYNDON B JOHNSON

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Passport to the World Shell Point is Bringing the World to You in 2010! NEXT STOP:

North America Independence Day Concert Apple Pie & Ice Cream

Trek the

Grand Canyon 30-Day Walking Program

The Passport to the World program brings us to North America where we will trek the seventh natural wonder of the world, the Grand Canyon. The 277-mile-long canyon is located right in Arizona and is more than one mile deep and has been carved by the Colorado River for over 6 million years. The voyage will begin on the scenic south rim. The views of majestic steep walls and redhued rocks will take your breath away. Track your miles in any of the three health clubs. Enjoy the journey.

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Sunday, July 4 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Apple Pie and Ice Cream Served 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. concert Church Auditorium

Join in the holiday fun and celebrate Independence Day with an apple pie and ice cream social. After enjoying the scrumptious treats, stick around for the Randy Estelle and band’s patriotic performance, Celebrate America Live! Tickets are complimentary to residents and available at either service desk. Guest tickets are $5 each. Randy Estelle

Lunch Outing:

Sunday, July 4 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Crystal Dining Room

Friday, July 9 Bus Pick-Ups Begin At 10:30 a.m.

Celebrate the red, white, and blue by enjoying a Sunday lunch buffet with a barbecue flair at the Crystal Dining Room. As you dine, you will be entertained by the charismatic duo, The Live Wires. They will play patriotic music, as well as some classic songs that will boost your pride and get your feet tapping!

Mel’s has kept up with the diner tradition by being the place for family meals, business meetings, or just a cup of really good coffee. They have been serving good, homemade food for over a quarter century with fast, friendly service at prices everyone can afford! Bring those Shell Point Passports along.

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Atom Bombs and the End of WWII Wednesday, July 14 and Friday, July 16 10:00 a.m. Grand Cypress Room

Tom Eastwood will answer questions about the role of the atom bombs in keeping North America from further repercussions of WWII. Did the use of atom bombs end WWII? Did their use save lives? This discussion explores traditional and revisionist theories. It includes recently declassified information about Japanese intentions and action. This two-part presentation is a frank and open discussion about one of the most important, interesting, and emotional events in history.

Route 66 Buffet Thursday, July 15 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dinner 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Car Show Display Crystal Dining Room/IS

The Live Mel’s Diner Wires An American Favorite

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Come enjoy a wonderfully nostalgic meal as we celebrate America’s journey from the “Windy City” to the “City of Angels.” Listen to the DooWop performed by Brylcream and enjoy downhome pot roast to tasty grilled chicken with fresh California avocado, all for $14.95. After a filling buffet, be sure to reminisce by strolling past the classic cars on display. Don’t forget– bring your Passport to this All-American event!

DVD: America

Before Columbus Monday, July 19 2:00 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL

Pre-Columbus America is often depicted as a pristine wilderness where small native villages lived in harmony with nature. However, scientific evidence suggests a very different story. In 1492 America wasn’t exactly a “new world,” but actually a very old one whose inhabitants had built a vast infrastructure of cities, orchards, canals, and causeways. But with Columbus came an endless wave of explorers, conquistadors, settlers, and ultimately disease. In the first 100 years of contact, entire civilizations were wiped out and the landscape was changed forever.

Dinner Outing to

Stonewood Grill Monday, July 26 Bus Pickups Begin At 4:15 p.m. Cost: $7.00 (Dinner On Your Own)

Grilled steaks, fresh seafood, and great times are what Stonewood Grill in Fort Myers is all about! The Stonewood menu may slightly veer from “all American,” but for your money it has proven over and over again that it can make American classics, as well as just about any restaurant. It is always a treat to share a meal at Stonewood with your friends. And don’t forget your Shell Point Passports for stamping! Entrees range from $12.90 to $27.50 and there are happy hour specials every day.

America’s National Parks —

Our Common Land, Our Common Heart Presented by: Dr. Craig Rademacher of Northern Michigan University Thursday, July 29 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Church Auditorium/IS Ticket is required

ince 1872, national parks have been part of America’s legacy. Americans have grown up visiting their favorite parks and have built psychological and emotional connections to their grand landscapes and enduring heritage. Join Dr. Craig Rademacher on a visual tour of the National Park System and explore how our understanding of national parks has evolved and why these magnificent places form an essential link between our past and future. Dr. Rademacher will host a brief intermission before presenting a select special feature from the internationally acclaimed PBS series entitled The National Parks, America’s Best Idea. This event will include drawings for the DVD series as well as a copy of the beautifully written and illustrated park history by Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns. Invite a friend to join you, as this event is open to the public! Sign up is required for this ticketed event. Transportation will be in operation for this event. Be sure to bring along those Shell Point Passports.

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To include a listing for an upcoming event or activity, please contact Mary Franklin, resort services manager, at 454-2152 or email: maryfranklin@shellpoint.org

Shell Point Market Place

Friday, July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 9, 16, 23, 30 RAC/IS Market Place will be available all summer with new vendors! Stop by the Resident Activity Center to purchase delicious cinnamon rolls, farm fresh vegetables, artisan breads, or allnatural balms and lotions. Or just sip a hot cup of coffee and mingle with friends.

4th of July Sunday Lunch Buffet with The Live Wires

Sunday, July 4 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Crystal Dining Room/IS Cost: $17.50 Celebrate the RED, WHITE, and BLUE by enjoying a barbecue buffet lunch at the Crystal Dining Room. Traditional Sunday brunch items will also be available. As you dine, you will be entertained by the charismatic duo, The Live Wires. They will be playing patriotic music, as well as some classic songs that will boost your pride and get your feet tapping! Join us!

Independence Day Concert with Apple Pie and Ice Cream

Sunday, July 4 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Apple Pie and Ice Cream Served 3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Concert Church Auditorium/IS Join in the holiday fun and celebrate Independence Day with an apple pie and ice cream social. After enjoying the scrumptious treats, stick around for Randy Estelle and Band’s patriotic performance, Celebrate America Live! Tickets are complimentary and available at either service desk. Guest tickets are $5 each.

Classic American Lunch Outing to Mel’s Diner in Fort Myers

Friday, July 9 10:30 a.m. Island pickup 10:40 a.m. Woodlands pickup 10:50 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup 1:30 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $7.00 (lunch on your own) Mel’s has kept up with the diner tradition by being the place for family meals, business meetings, or just a cup of really good coffee. They have been serving good, homemade food with fast, friendly service for over a quarter century at prices everyone can afford! They’re not only the best deal in

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town for value and quality...they’re the “real deal” restaurant that will greet you at the door and treat you as a guest in their home every single time. Meals run $5.59 to $12.99. Bring those Shell Point passports!

New Activity Group: Laughter Club

Friday, July 9 1:00 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL A new activity group is forming, the Laughter Club. After a very informative presentation on the benefits of Humor and the Mind, eight Shell Point residents eagerly went through a four-hour training class to become Laughter Club leaders. The leaders will guide the group with laughter exercises consisting of four components: rhythmic clapping, mild stretching, deep breathing, and laughter exercises. Attend this meeting to sample what the laughter club is all about and learn the future of this fun loving group.

Information Forum: Skype Demonstration

Saturday, July 10 10:00 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Janet Medina (Rosemont) and Penny Modrich (Nautilus) will present the topic of Skype, which are free calls on your computer to anywhere in the world, at any time, day or night, morning or weekends. An actual demonstration of how to use Skype will be given, using a person in Germany, another here in Wisconsin, and another right here at Shell Point. It will be an exciting presentation to show that you can see your family and friends, face to face, in just a few clicks and without the cost of a road or plane trip.

Saturday DVD: Akeelah and the Bee (2006)

Saturday, July 10 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Akeelah Anderson’s love for words leads her to enter a number of spelling contests. Tutored by many and opposed by some, Akeelah unwittingly unites a neighborhood in her daring quest to compete in the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Smuggler’s Cove: Putt Putt Outing

Monday, July 12 9:30 a.m. Island pickup 9:40 a.m. Woodlands pickup 9:50 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup 11:30 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $12.00 (includes entrance fee) Miniature golf is fun for everyone! Join the group as they share a laughter-filled day showing off their expertise (or a lack thereof) on the putt putt course. It seems no matter the score, everyone always finishes up with a smile. There may even be prizes!

Steinway Young Artists Piano Recital

Wednesday, July 14 2:15 p.m. Church Auditorium/IS Limited Seating The rising stars of tomorrow are performing on a unique and personal level exclusively for their Shell Point audience. For the first time ever, the stage will be opened up to the artists and audience alike, and the music will envelop all. This special event showcases the winning performers of the 2010 FGCU/Steinway Piano Competition for children between the ages of 6 and 18. This intimate performance is limited to 100 people, so sign up early.

Route 66 Buffet

Thursday, July 15 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Dinner 4:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Car Show Display Crystal Dining Room/IS Come enjoy a wonderfully nostalgic meal as we celebrate America’s journey from the “Windy City” to the “City of Angels.” As you travel the 2,000 miles, listen to the Doo Wop sounds of Brylcream and dine on delicious cuisine – from down home pot roast to tasty grilled chicken with fresh California avocado – all for $14.95. After a filling buffet, be sure to reminisce over the classic cars on display. Don’t forget to bring your passport to this All-American event!

Flamingo Island Flea Market Saturday, July 17 8:30 a.m. Island pickup 8:40 a.m. Woodlands pickup 8:50 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup 4:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $8.00 (lunch on your own) Get out of the hot sun and shop in air-conditioning! Purchase anything from soup to nuts, leather to lace, and even household goods. Once you’ve had enough of Flamingo’s seemingly endless shops, stretched as far as the eye can see, you can have a bite to eat at one of their amazing restaurants. This is not your average mall experience; there is a good reason why they keep you smiling and returning season after season. 600 shops - Oh My!

DVD: America Before Columbus Monday, July 19 – 2:00 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Pre-Columbus America is often depicted as a pristine wilderness where small native villages lived in harmony with nature. However, scientific evidence tells a very different story. In 1492, America wasn’t exactly a “New World,” but a very old one whose inhabitants had built a vast infrastructure of cities, orchards, canals, and causeways. But with Columbus came an endless wave of explorers, conquistadors, settlers, and ultimately disease. In the first 100 years of contact, entire civilizations were wiped out and the landscape was changed forever.

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Summer Concert Series–– The Naples Jazz Orchestra

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Monday, July 19 7:00 p.m. Church Auditorium/IS $15 per ticket The Naples Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Bob Stone, is a classic “big band” in the tradition of the legendary bands of Count Bassie, Duke Ellington, and Glenn Miller. It performs the music of the greatest composers, arrangers, and bands in jazz history. Bob Stone brings to the band over 40 years of musical experience. He also formed, managed, and directed the Bob Stone Big Band, in Chicago. This event is part of the Summer Concert Series. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the Pavilion Auxiliary’s commitment toward the Larson Pavilion fundraising campaign.

Shell Point Chiller Plant Facility Tour with Dan Parker

Stonewood Grill: Passport North American Dinner Outing

Thursday, July 22 1:00 p.m. Island pickup 1:10 p.m. Woodlands pickup 1:20 p.m. Eagles Preserve pickup 3:30 p.m. Approximate return Cost: None What is that “chiller plant” you always hear about and how does it keep everyone at Shell Point cool during the hot summer months? Join Dan Parker, manager of engineering services, as he reveals the mysteries and marvels of how it all happens.

Monday, July 26 4:15 p.m. Island pickup 4:25 p.m. Woodlands pickup 4:35 p.m. Eagles Preserve pickup 8:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $7.00 (dinner on your own) Grilled steaks, fresh seafood, and great times are what Stonewood Grill in Fort Myers is all about! The Stonewood menu may slightly veer from All-American, but for your money it has proven over and over again that it can make American classics as well as just about any restaurant. It is always a treat to share a meal at Stonewood with your friends. And don’t forget your Shell Point Passport books for stamping! Entrees range $12.90 to $27.50 and there are happy hour specials everyday.

Saturday, July 24 6:00 p.m. Crystal Dining Room/IS $35.00 per person Sign up now for this exciting four-course dinner that will be hosted and served by “celebrity” wait staff. Throughout the night you will be entertained by “Anchors Away” and have an enjoyable evening while benefiting the Pavilion Auxiliary’s commitment to the Larson Pavilion fundraising campaign! Who will be your wait staff? You must come to see! Call Mary Franklin at 454-2152 for reservations. See page 27 for more information.

Wednesday, July 21 10:00 a.m. King’s Crown/IS This is the perfect opportunity to learn more about King’s Crown. Relax with a cup of tea and join Rita Southern, director of assisted living and resident support services, for a look at available assisted living services and take a tour of King’s Crown. Visit furnished apartments while becoming more familiar with this newly renovated building. Seating is limited. To reserve your seat, call McKenzie Boren at 454-2077.

Tea & Tour

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But then paranoia and greed begin to take over, endangering all they have managed to gain. Considered by many as Bogart’s greatest role, this is a true American classic and was recently selected as one of the fifty best American films of all time by the prestigious American Film Institute.

“Celebrity” Dinner

Breakfast Tea and King’s Crown Tour

Movie Night: Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948)

Monday, July 26 6:45 p.m. • Social Center/IS This Academy Award-winning drama stars screen legends Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston, and Tim Holt as three povertystricken dreamers who set out across the Mexican mountains in search of gold. They find their booty, and at first their friendship grows along with their fortune.

Library Book Talk

Tuesday, July 27 2:15 p.m. • Social Center/IS Guy McMillan of Oakmont will discuss John Grisham’s The King of Torts. Popular novelist Grisham tells the story of a leading character with few redeeming qualities who is faced with presenting a legal case in the greedy world of trial lawyers.

America’s National Parks — Our Common Land, Our Common Heart Thursday, July 29 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Church Auditorium/IS Ticket is required Join Dr. Craig Rademacher for a visual tour of the National Park System and learn how the parks have evolved and why these magnificent places form an essential link between our past and future. Dr. Rademacher will host a brief

Sign-up required for this activity. Call Island (454-2282) or Woodlands (454-2054)

Special event bus will be running

Beach Day

intermission before presenting a select special feature from the acclaimed PBS DVD entitled The National Parks, America’s Best Idea. A drawing for a copy of this DVD series will follow the special feature. A copy of the beautifully written and illustrated history by Dayton Duncan and Ken Burns also will be given away before the intermission.

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Walking required

Friday, July 30 8:30 a.m. Island pickup 8:40 a.m. Woodlands pickup 8:50 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup 3:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $15.00 (ice cream on your own) A favorite outing for many residents, beach day allows everyone to get out in the sun, shade, and surf! The group will head to DelnorWiggins Pass State Park for fun, food, and frolic. A picnic lunch will be served and a traditional stop for ice cream will be included on the return trip.

Boating attire

Exercise Your American Right to VOTE! Don’t miss your opportunity to exercise your American citizen right to vote; you are the ultimate voting machine. Representatives from the Lee County Elections Office will be at the Shell Point Market Place in the coming months to help get Shell Point residents registered to vote. You can conveniently register to vote at the Resident Activity Center, during the open hours of Market Place, on Friday, July 9. For future dates mark your calendar for August 6, September 10, October 1.

Mark Your Calendar The following activities are planned by a variety of groups. All Shell Point residents are welcome to attend. Check your current Weekly Reminder, or watch SPTV for locations and/or changes.

Sunday 9:00 Christian Life Studies (WDL) 9:15 Christian Life Studies (IS) 10:15 Morning Worship 1:15 Mixed Golf League 6:15 Evening Worship

Monday 7:30 Round Robin Mixed Doubles Tennis 9:15 Billiards 9:15 Pottery 9:15 Shuffleboard 10:15 Virtual Bowling 10:30 Disciple Men’s Bible Study 10:45 Beginner’s Table Tennis 12:00 Mah-Jongg (Sabal Room/WDL) 1:15 Scrabble 1:15 Table Tennis 1:15 Tone Chimes 2:00 Bead Club 3:15 Virtual Golf 4:30 Bourne Jewelers (July 12, 19, 26) 6:45 Duplicate Bridge 6:45 Hymn Sing

Tuesday 8:00 Round Robin Men’s Doubles Tennis 8:00 Women’s Golf League

8:15 Stamp Project (Stamp Room/IS) 9:15 Open Painting Group 10:15 Through the Bible 12:50 Mixed Progressive Pairs’ Bridge 1:15 The Rollicking Recorderists 1:15 Knitters’ Group 3:15 Virtual Tennis 6:45 Hymn Sing (July 6)

Wednesday 7:30 Round Robin Mixed Doubles Tennis 7:45 Men’s Bible Study 9:00 Geraci Travel 9:00 Watercolor Group 9:45 Women’s Bible Study 10:15 Model Yacht Club (Woodlands Commons Lake) 1:00 Chess 3:00 Bible Study (King’s Crown/IS) 5:45 Village Church Choir Rehearsal 7:15 Prayer & Praise

Thursday 8:00 Men’s Golf League 8:00 Round Robin Men’s Doubles Tennis 9:00 Paddlers’ Club/IS 9:30 Current Events

1:15 Mah-Jongg (Library Lounge/IS) 4:00 Seamstress (July 8, 15, 22, 29) 7:00 Trailblazers Bible Study

Friday 7:30 Round Robin Mixed Doubles Tennis 8:00 Intrepid Bike Riders (July 9,23) 8:15 Stamp Project (Stamp Room/IS) 8:30 Shell Point Market Place 10:00 Genealogy (July 9) 10:15 Inquiring Minds 12:50 Mixed Progressive Bridge 1:15 Quilters 1:15 Table Tennis 1:30 Vespers (Arbor/WDL) 2:00 Euchre 2:45 Vespers (King’s Crown/IS) 6:45 Game Night

Saturday 8:00 Adopt-a-Road (July 17) 8:00 Round Robin Men’s Doubles Tennis 9:45 Duplicate Bridge – Supervised Play 10:00 Information Forum (July10) 10:15 Model Yacht Club (Woodlands Commons Lake) 1:00 Chess 6:45 Duplicate Bridge

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Island and Arbor Salon Hours: Monday - Friday: 8 a.m.- 4 p.m. Saturday: 8-12

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Sherry Schmid is a busy woman who is somewhat new to the Shell Point community. Sherri enjoys a number of salon services at both the Arbor and Island Salons. Sherri is happy with the convenient location of the Arbor salon in relation to her Oakmont home, and she enjoys the full menu of services available at The Island Salon located just down the road. Sherri is one of those lucky ladies with naturally full wavy hair that is a Sherri wears a breeze to style with the help style that comof a styling aid, round brush, plements her and a blow dryer. In this thick wavy hair. case it is the haircut that is crucial. Without a great haircut, her beautiful hair can be hard to manage and even unflattering to wear. This style is

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soft through the crown, around the ear, and in the neck line. This is achieved by diminishing bulk in these areas but not cutting the hair too short. Short tapered lengths always reduce softness in the perimeter of the hair style. Traveling up the back of the head, the length begins to increase just above the occipital bone and in the crown. This is how this beautiful shape that follows the curve of her head is achieved. Fullness in these areas successfully gives a lift to the overall impression of the face by balancing shape. Who doesn’t want a little lift? The area in front of the ear is gently styled forward for additional softness on the face, but it can be worn either direction.

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Sherri has a beautiful white hair color that is kept crisp and bright with the use of SoSilver Shampoo by Matrix. This shampoo is the key to neutralizing yellow tones that appear in white hair due to a number of factors - including environmental elements. Regular conditioning is also necessary to maintain healthy shine and manageability. Shampoo and conditioner are made to work together chemically to raise the alkaline level in the hair to cleanse and then restore the hair to the natural pH level of 4.5. If the conditioner is skipped, the hair will stay at the higher alkaline level on the pH scale. This causes dry, dull, unmanageable hair. Just a little conditioner is all you need to maintain healthy hair care.

Salon Staff Continue Their Ongoing Education in Orlando The beauty industry is always changing and improving. As professionals, we never stop learning! Each year the largest hair and beauty show in this region takes place at the Orlando Convention Center. Cosmetologists, nail technicians, and estheticians travel from salons across the country to attend classes, participate in competitions, and bring home a wealth of information to share with their clientele. Last month the staff of the Shell Point Salon and Spa traveled to the beauty show in Orlando to see the latest trends, learn about the best products, and improve their skills for the Shell Point community. We were proud to return to Shell Point with a renewed passion for our profession along with some fantastic new products to better serve you. One of the new products

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we discovered is called Footlogix. It is a medical pedicure with a system specifically designed for dry feet or for foot fungus, both of which are common as we age. With the feeling that Shell Point residents would benefit from Footlogix, we invested in the new “medi-pedi” system and have been pleased to find that the results are extraordinary. In addition to the new Footlogix pedicure, we will still offer the standard spa pedicure. Come into the salon to give our pedicure services a try or to find out more about our experience in Orlando. We look forward to sharing our renewed passion and knowledge with you. We are here to provide you with a comprehensive, professional salon experience with tremendous convenience, continued compassion, and lasting value.

The Salon staff attended educational classes and perused expo booth displays showing the latest products and techniques at the 2010 Premier Beauty Show. The two-day beauty industry conference took place in Orlando. Back row L-R: Erin Tansey, Kendall Colosimo, Judy Healey, and Cheryl Wells. Front row L-R: Kim Turnbull, Kimberly Specht, Donna Wawszczyk, and Jim Hines.

Wake Up! Breakfast Is Ready

PRIME RIB SATURDAY Each Saturday, the Palm Grill at The Woodlands features delicate and perfectly-cooked prime rib, paired with au jus and creamy horseradish sauce, along with fresh vegetables and your choice of a baked potato, rice, or mashed potatoes. The meal also includes the choice of a Caesar or house salad, as well as warm bread and butter. Stop in on Saturday to enjoy the Prime Rib Special for just $17.95 plus gratuity. Reservations are not accepted, but call-ahead seating is available by calling 454-2059. We hope to see you soon at the Palm Grill for Prime Rib Saturday!

If you are hungry for eggs and bacon with extra jelly on your toast, just let the early morning crew at the Island Café know and they will whip up your piping hot breakfast to your liking. If you are looking for a mid-morning snack, a cookie fresh from the oven and a hot cup of coffee may be just the ticket. There are also fresh rolls to tempt your taste buds. Hours are 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week. The Island Café is located on The Island at Shell Point.

You are Invited to a “Celebrity” Dinner at the Crystal Room Saturday, July 24 • Ticket required • Tickets $35 • Tipping Encouraged

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Celebrity Menu STARTER Stone crab and curly endive salad with green goddess dressing SOUP Chilled tomato and avocado with Gulf prawns MAIN COURSE Vintage dry aged strip loin with shiitake Madeira sauce, duchess potatoes, and tournee summer vegetables. DESSERT Strawberry amaretto torte with butterflies

You will not want to miss the Celebrity Dinner event at the Crystal Room on Saturday, July 24. The evening will be full of surprises, including raffles, and give-aways. Entertainment will be provided by a band comprised of two handsome SPTV anchors — Anchors Away! The evening’s fun begins at 6:00 p.m. and will include a delicious four-course meal that will be served by special “celebrity” wait staff. Tipping is Allowed — Make sure to bring extra cash as the celebrity wait staff will be catering to all of your dining needs, looking for extra tips to further benefit the Pavilion Auxiliary. Celebrity Dinner tickets are available for $35, and proceeds benefit the Pavilion Auxiliary’s commitment to raise $100,000 toward the Larsen Pavilion fundraising campaign. Make your dining reservation by calling Mary Franklin, resort services manager, at 454-2152.

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It has consistently been the intention of Shell Point to provide residents with the same basic cable TV services available to the homeowner in the broader Lee County community. Ideally, the basic cable package would be provided as part of the monthly maintenance fees. Additionally, there would be the ability for residents to expand that service, at their cost, by contacting the cable provider directly. The package would also provide Shell Point’s internal channels, including SPTV. Now, I am proud to say, that we are on the doorstep of reaching a goal that has been 10 years in the making! The general engineering and the ability to utilize phone lines for cable television has only been available to Shell Point for the last six months. The technology that will allow Shell Point’s channels to coexist within the system was engineered just last month. And now, to say the least, we are moving at an incredible pace. The limited number of available providers had presented a significant cost to the community. For example, Comcast wanted a startup fee of $275,000 and requested that Shell Point fund capital infrastructure improvements of $500,000 in order for them to become our cable TV provider. In addition to the startup and capital expenditures, their cost per residence more than doubled that of our current provider, making the move to Comcast impractical at best. Additionally, Comcast was unable to co-mingle Shell Point’s internal channels as part of their programming package. The Move to Direct TV

Last year the decision was made to pursue the only available avenue that would allow Shell Point residents the ability to upgrade cable TV service in their homes. Shell Point agreed to absorb the majority of the infrastructure costs to install community satellite dishes on any residential building in which a resident desired to purchase Direct TV.

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The Benefits of CenturyLink • More channels in the lineup • Improved quality of service • Decreased rain fade • All-digital signal to provide better picture • Utilizing Tivo and/or a digital video recorders (DVR) • Ability to purchase Movies on Demand • Future growth - CenturyLink will add channels as they become available • Ability to purchase upgraded service • Removing 90% of the equipment that Shell Point pays to maintain in our distribution center, including the dishes at the Chiller Plant

Direct TV fulfills the majority of cable requirements and, in addition, there are a number of sport packages that are only available with Direct TV. CenturyLink Enters the Picture

CenturyLink, a small phone/cable company out of Louisiana, purchased Embarq in 2009. Embarq was Shell Point’s phone provider at the time of the purchase. Later that year CenturyLink approached Shell Point and expressed a desire to provide high speed internet and cable television services. Their initial offer was similar to that of Comcast’s proposal: large capital costs on Shell Point’s part, the inability to co-mingle internal channels, and an annual operational cost increase of 80%. We countered CenturyLink with a list of demands, including the fact that we would not pay infrastructure costs, internal

channels would need to be part of the programming, and the cost per user would need to be considerably lower than what was originally proposed. CenturyLink went back to the drawing board. After six months of negotiations, we finally reached a breakthrough. In May, CenturyLink presented a revised price per residence and shared the engineering solution for broadcasting Shell Point’s internal TV channels at any level of TV package desired by the customer. Additionally, CenturyLink was no longer requesting infrastructure expenditures on the part of Shell Point. Channel Lineup and Next Steps

It should be noted that the channel lineups will not be identical. There are approximately 21 additional channels that will be provided as part of Shell Point’s basic package with CenturyLink. However, 13 channels that are part of the current basic package will go away. Of those 13 channels, 11 can be purchased as part of the first upgrade package from CenturyLink. Two of the channels will not be available at all. The local HD channels provided as part of the basic package will remain the same. Direct TV was not able to provide Shell Point’s basic cable package under our terms. However, if your court is set up to receive Direct TV, you will still be able to utilize Direct TV services at your cost. You can purchase premium channels and use DVRs with Direct TV. In addition, you can purchase various sport packages not available presently from CenturyLink. The technical end of the implementation process will take between 45 to 90 days. Residents who do not upgrade may notice a very brief down time. However, the intention is to make the switch in the off hours. We anticipate this change will be complete by August 10. During the summer, and again in the fall, CenturyLink plans to come on site to market cable TV upgrades and packages and explain the details of each of package. If you have immediate questions, please contact me, Scott Moore, at 489-8490.

Music, Laugher, Friendship Shell Point Ladies Enjoyed Mother’s Day Tea Music, laughter, friendship, and, of course, tea, were the foundation for the Mother’s Day celebration held on May 6 in the Grand Cypress Room at The Woodlands. The room was decorated with lace and teapots, the scent of fresh lavender swirling through the air. The woman were dressed beautifully in their lovely hats and flowing dresses reserved for such special events. John Bendall (Coquina) expertly played romantic songs on the piano, as the ladies savored dainty finger sandwiches, fresh fruit, cheese, and an artfully prepared dessert. As the afternoon progressed, heartwarming, yet humorous stories were shared on the joys of being a mother. The ladies also shared stories of how they had acquired their unique teacups, and how they wish to pass them on to their daughters someday. The afternoon concluded with all the ladies receiving scented sachets, and a few lucky women even won fresh flowers and specialty soap. The laughter and stories continued even as the ladies left the event. What a delightful way to celebrate the wonderful mothers here at Shell Point!

Lilian Knowles (Cameo)

Yvonne Huff (Rosemont) John Bendall’s piano playing added perfect ambience to the gathering.

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adapt to the hotter weather by adjusting the intensity and duration of your workout. Drink plenty of fluids: Your hydration level affects the body’s ability to cool down. You should drink water before, during, and after your workout. Sports drinks can also be beneficial as they help to replenish your electrolyte balance. Be sure to avoid drinks with caffeine, as they tend to dehydrate you. Dress appropriately: Light-colored, loose fitting clothing allows the natural perspiration process to operate more efficiently. Dark clothes draw and absorb more heat than light-colored clothes. A wide brimmed hat is strongly recommended. Avoid midday heat: Whenever possible, avoid exercising or working outdoors in the midday heat. If you prefer to workout midday, exercising in a pool or shaded area is recommended.

Wear sunscreen: A water and sweat resistant sunscreen with SPF 15 or higher is recommended. It is best to apply sunscreen a few hours before you go outdoors to allow it to absorb into your skin. It is important to reapply as needed. Have an alternate plan: On extremely hot and humid days have a backup plan to exercise in the fitness centers or pools. You can still enjoy the beauty of Florida while exercising outside, just be sure to follow the recommended guidelines to ensure your safety.

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The Road of a Dedicated Missionary Womens Ministries: Global Outreach

In a community like Shell Point, with residents possessing such a wide range of life experiences, many roads have been traveled encompassing both success, fulfillment, joy, and also crises, difficulties, and sometimes suffering. For many, watching their children and grandchildren walk their own road can be both joyful and fearful – and can lead one to their knees in prayer. Having walked her own road as a career missionary in West Africa, Doloris Bandy Biddulph (Turban) has for many years watched and prayed as her daughter, Nansie Ike, has walked her own road in West Africa. Nansie grew up in Burkina Faso and attended boarding school in Cote d’Ivoire. She then came to the United States to attend Asbury College, where she met and married Steve Ike, who was pursuing a career as a CPA. When Steve felt God was asking him to lay it all down and follow Him into full-time missions, they signed up with The Christian & Missionary Alliance and soon after found themselves in Paris, France. Steve and Nansie then spent 12 years working in Cote d’Ivoire at the International Christian Academy. While Steve served as the Business Manager, Nansie taught and mentored students. Steve started an Evangelism Explosion program with the students. Church leaders began asking to be

trained so for the next 10 years Steve worked as the Director of Evangelism Explosion throughout 15 countries of West Africa. Nansie continued her teaching and started a ministry in the nearby local women’s prison, encouraging the missionary students to work with her. One year after the Ikes moved to the capital city to facilitate travel for Steve’s work, a civil war broke out. It was a road marked with deep grief and uncertainty as they were evacuated twice and finally settled in Accra, Ghana in order to stabilize the lives of their children. In a four- Women’s Ministries guest speaker, Nansie Ike, (left) month period, they lived in three dif- shops at the Cocody Flea Market in Cote d’Ivoire, West ferent countries, moved eight times, Africa. Hear her speak about her missionary experiand their children attended three dif- ences in Cote d’ Ivoire and Ghana on Wednesday, July 21, at 10:15 in the Church Hospitality Room. ferent schools due to the war in Cote d’Ivoire. Nansie has spoken at The Village The next transition came as Steve and Church in the past and will again be here in Nansie felt God leading them to work in July to share her passion for the road God has Ghana with Compassion International, a taken her on throughout the years. Women’s child sponsorship program seeking to release Ministries of The Village Church is delighted children from poverty in Jesus’ name. During to host Nansie at the Wednesday, July 21, the last five years, they have taught and served Global Outreach meeting at 10:15 a.m. in the as pastors at an international church, minis- Hospitality Room. Women and men are tered at a street children’s home, and worked invited for a time to enjoy refreshments and with a group of Ghanaian boys and youth at a hear about the road of life on which Nansie local soccer academy. continues to travel.

Cruising with Class Celebrating Father’s Day on the Caloosahatchee River

Captiva Cruises catamaran captains pose with the Shell Point group that went for an afternoon river cruise in June.

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A group of twenty-four adventurous Shell Point residents boarded Captiva Cruises’ brand new Santiva catamaran for a pleasure cruise in celebration of Father’s Day. The excursion was led by Captain George with expert eco-narration delivered by Richard Finkel. Residents watched intently while program coordinator Bev Chandley literally unrolled and assembled a serving table which was quickly covered with delicious snack selections, such as fresh watermelon, brownies, cookies, nuts, cheeses and crackers, and fresh berries. Cold beverages were passed out to battle the tropical heat wave brought on by the Florida summer afternoon. In addition to enjoying a beautiful catamaran outing, the group listened intently as Richard explained the importance of the estuary ecosystem and how without it life in Southwest Florida would not have been possible. The sunny and storm-free day spent out on the water was a great way to celebrate Father’s Day.

Bind Us Together C&MA Strengthened Through Cultural Diversity Shell Point’s founding Culturally Diverse Shell Point’s employee poporganization, The Christian ulation also mirrors the diversity and Missionary Alliance, that can be found throughout recently appointed Reverend the United States and the comRosilio Roman to serve as assismunity enjoys a vibrant mix of tant vice president for cultures and nationalities Multicultural Ministries and through its staff and manageChurch Multiplication. ment. “We employ more than “As our congregations are 850 people on a full- and partbecoming more culturally diverse, so must our national Reverend Rosilio Roman time basis here at Shell Point and this group represents at least leadership,” said Reverend John has been appointed to a dozen or more cultures and Soper, vice president for Church serve as assistant vice president of Multiethnic backgrounds,” said Ministries of the U.S. C&MA. cultural Ministries for Karen Anderson, director of “Ethnic people currently repreChurch Multiplication. human resources for the organsent about one-third of the popization. “This ulation of the United States, and that same percentage is held within the presents exciting opportunities for all of us to grow as we upper leadership of Church Ministries.” learn from each other and A Vibrant Mosaic share our personal backThis historic appointment reflects not grounds and life histories. Karen only the growing cultural diversity throughout Plus, in times of trial, it proAnderson the national C&MA but extends into the vides us with an exceptional Florida region of the C&MA as well, accord- ability to respond to each other on a personal ing to Ken Nesselroade, pastor of The Village level, such as with the recent earthquake in Church at Shell Point. “There are approxi- Haiti that so greatly affected a number of our mately 147 Christian and Missionary Alliance Haitian employees.” churches in Florida and on any Employee Chaplain Don given Sunday, you’ll find pastors Steenhoek agrees, “In my preaching in nine different lanservice to Shell Point, I have guages,” he said. “Our wide varienjoyed meeting and working ety of ethnic and multicultural with employees at every level groups in this state makes the of the organization and I am Don Ken C&MA a colorful and vibrant constantly amazed by the Steenhoek Nesselroade mosaic of worship. Through the wide diversity of people who past four decades here at Shell Point, we have work here in loving and harmonious ways. It had hundreds of retired missionaries who have is a joy to see. When the earthquake struck served in nearly every culture around the Haiti, I marveled at the outpouring of support world, move to our community and share their that came from both residents and staff for our experiences of living among and serving these Haitian co-workers.” different people groups.” Recently, Don had the privilege of being “In fact, Shell Point’s very first resi- one of four representatives, recruited by the dents, Ralph and Emilie Torgerson, were C&MA in conjunction with The Compassion retired missionaries who had served in Africa and Mercy Association, sent to Haiti to train for many years prior to returning to America pastors and church leaders about how to proand moving to Shell Point, and that tradi- vide pastoral care for those suffering from posttion continues to this day as C&MA mis- traumatic stress disorder. sionaries routinely join the community’s He recalled, “We were in Haiti for nine population and bring with them a desire to days and provided training for pastors, pastors’ continue reaching the various ethnic groups wives, and church leaders. It was an experithat live in this area.” ence I will never forget.”

Shell Point Employee Chaplain Don Steenhoek, with Pastor Adner Joseph, conducted communion during an emotional church service.

Haitian Pastors, their wives, and local church leaders holding certificates awarded for completing four days of training.

Having lost loved ones, possessions, and homes, many struggle with multi-layered grief and traumatic fear.

The man in the suit lost his house, lives in a tent, gets up before dawn, prepares his children for school, dresses immaculately, and walks through debris and garbage-filled streets on his way to work. Shell Point Life | July 2010

An Uncommon Evening Among Uncommon Friends Peter Dys Represents Shell Point at Ceremony

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Fort Myers real estate developer, James Newton, chronicled his unique and inspiring friendships with inventor Thomas Edison, auto magnate Henry Ford, tire manufacturer Harvey Firestone, Nobel prize-winning surgeon Dr. Alexis Carrel, and famed aviator Charles Lindbergh, in his book Uncommon Friends. Several of Newton’s family members continue to serve on the Uncommon Friends Advisory Board. Pictured below are Fort Myers native, Lila Creech Tremaine, great-niece of Jim Newton; Arlene Roth, executive director of the Uncommon Friends Foundation; and Mina Creech, Jim Newton’s niece.

Shell Point recently participated in an “Uncommon Evening” during the fifth annual Uncommon Friends Business Ethics Award ceremony held at Harborside Event Center in downtown Fort Myers. The Business Ethics Award is given to an organization that demonstrates a commitment to business ethics at all levels of the organization from line employees to upper management. Shell Point was honored to be selected to receive the award in 2009 and Peter Dys, president of Shell Point, was invited to return to the event this year to serve among the presenters during the gala ceremonies which also included a number of other awards and recognitions. “We were truly honored to be chosen for this award last Top: Pastor Ken Nesselroade, President Peter Dys, year,” said Dys. “Shell Point is Resident Council Chairman Dr. Bill Lanpher, Resident passionate about its mission and Council Vice-Chairman John Schulke, and Vice President ministry and this award recog- of Sales and Marketing David Moreland represented nized our efforts to make ethical Shell Point at the Uncommon Friends banquet. decisions based upon our Left: Nicole Eagleston receives the Future Teacher Scholarship from Bill Lanpher. Christian values and operating Right: Steve Minniear, vice president of health care, principles.” congratulates Miriam Aguayo, the recipient of a High Tech This year’s recipient of the Center Scholarship. Miriam is pursuing a nursing degree. 2010 Business Ethics Award was Markham Norton Mosteller Wright & for “giving back” to the community. It supCompany [MNMW], a certified public ports many worthwhile local events finanaccounting and consulting firm started by cially and through volunteerism. Gail Markham in 1979. For over 30 years, “It was a privilege to return this year to the firm has served Southwest Florida, assist- support our peers, and I was pleased to see ing individuals and businesses with account- this fine company honored,” said Dys. “I’d ing services and providing guidance on like to congratulate Gail and her associates. business issues. MNMW is also well-known Receiving this award is a commendation for the highest of principles and business ethics and I am sure their entire organization will be proud of this excellent accomplishment.” During the evening’s event, Dys announced two scholarships. The first was a Future Teacher Scholarship, presented to Nicole Eagleston. Nicole is a student at the University of Central Florida where she is studying to become an elementary school Randy Wright, Gail Markham, Joni Norton, teacher. The second scholarship was preand Karen Mosteller were the recipients of sented to Miriam Aguayo, a nursing student the 2010 Uncommon Friends Business at High Tech Central. Ethics Award.