Shell Point Life October 2014 by Shell Point Retirement Community

October 2014 Vol. 9 Issue 10

News of the New By Rochelle Cherniawski This time of year brings a variety of changes to Southwest Florida. The weather starts cooling down, the traffic starts picking up, and we begin making plans for the holiday season. The spirit of change will be evident throughout this issue of Shell Point Life as we unveil some exciting announcements. The news of the new begins on the very next page with information about a website designed to provide patients of the J. Howard Wood Medical Center with “EZAccess” to their personal medical records. The patient portal will allow residents to log on to their personal page to view test results, schedule appointments, access forms, and much more. On page 36, you’ll find the answer to all of your gifting needs – the new Shell Point Gift Card! Available in denominations of $25 and $50, the Shell Point Gift Card takes the guesswork out of gift giving. Available for purchase at either service desk, and online at www.shellpoint.net/friendsandfamily, the card can be used for an array of services and amenities throughout the Shell Point community, including restaurants, the Salon & Spa, classes, concerts, and more. The next time you are searching for the perfect gift, consider giving the gift of Shell Point. The announcement of the official lineup for the 2014-2015 Season of Praise Concert

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Series can be found on page 42. The shows start in December with a Christmas concert lighting up the newly renovated stage at The Village Church. This season also features the fan-favorite Tim Zimmerman & The King’s Brass, as well as new programs filled with artistic expressions of faith. Page 16 includes the program announcement for the Fantasy of Flight community event week. From November 17 through 21, all Shell Point residents are invited to enjoy exciting and engaging events related to all things airy. You’ll see hot air balloons and kite boarders, you’ll have a chance to go behindthe-scenes at the Southwest Florida Regional Airport, you’ll hear from a NASA senior scientist and physicist, and more. Another announcement we are pleased to share this month is that a Shell Point resident received a distinguished award for his years of service, both on the Board of Directors and as a fulltime volunteer, at a well-known international organization. Turn to page 4 to read how Steve Mondora traded in his business suits for steel-toed boots and left a lasting impact on Heifer International. I hope you share in my excitement for the many announcements that are revealed in this issue of Shell Point Life, and those that are yet to come!

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Shell Point Life is published monthly for the residents of Shell Point Retirement Community. Editor Rochelle Cherniawski Director of Marketing & Comm. Rich Cerrina Senior Graphic Designer Wendy Iverson Graphic Designer Kathy Grove Contributors Mary Franklin, Robyn Church, Teri Kollath, Bev Chandley, Ginny Miller-Plaza, Melody Desilets, Jill Aalderink, Randy Woods, Glenda Stephenson, Brian Gainey, Anna Smith, Kara Minoui, Brad Blackburn, Inga Bredahl, McKenzie Millis, Steve Morton, Dotty Morrison, Melanie Holaway, Susan Uhleman, Peggy Zimmerman, Peggy Holton, and Marilynn Fowler Do you have story ideas or photos to share? Contact Rochelle Cherniawski, editor, by calling 239-454-2055 or e-mail: rochellecherniawski@shellpoint.org. Back Issues Available Online Is there an issue of Shell Point Life that you just have to have? Was your friend or family member in a recent issue but you lost it? You can find the current issue as well as back issues of the magazine at www.shellpoint.org/shellpointlife

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Steve Mondora (Parkwood) worked and lived as a full-time volunteer on the Heifer International Ranch and also served on the Heifer Foundation Board of Directors. The organization recently recognized Steve for his humanitarian efforts by presenting him with the distinguished Dan West Fellow Award. 2

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hell Point is pleased to announce that, beginning this month, all patients of the J. Howard Wood Medical Center will have the ability to access their personal health information online, through a secure patient portal called EZAccess. Patients who register for EZAccess will be able to view their personal health information 24 hours a day, seven days a week. “Knowledge is power when it comes to your personal well-being,” said Dr. Carol Clark, nurse practitioner. “We believe that patients should be able to access their health records and related information in order to be proactive about their overall wellness.”

Be In the Know Information available on the site will include your healthcare summary, most recent test results, and prescription history. EZAccess will also allow registered users to request appointments, complete forms, enter personal information and previous medical conditions, request prescription refills, access health information resources, and communicate directly with their medical care team. Another feature of the patient portal is that it allows the Medical Center to contact registered EZAccess users to send appointment reminders, notices about wellness events, health alerts related to personal medical conditions or current medications, seasonal disease awareness, office closings, provider vacations and schedule changes, and more. Dr. Clark shared, “Patients who take an active approach to maintaining and improving their health will enjoy having

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Information available on the new EZAccess site will include your recent test results, healthcare summary, prescription history, and more. online access to their personal health information. Some users also may allow family members to view their information through EZAccess.”

EZAccess Online The home screen of the EZAcess site includes a “Blue Button” that will allow users to download and print their personal medical information, including active allergies, medications, diagnoses, directives, lab reports, and more. The “Blue Button” offers an easy and convenient way for users to share medical records and health information with their other healthcare providers. The direct web address for EZAccess is https://shellpoint.myezaccess.com. A link to the EZAccess site is also available

through the resident website, www.shellpoint.net. Simply click on the “services” tab and select “healthcare.” There, you will also be able to view an instructional video led by Clinical Informatics Specialist Tara Hazard.

Attend an Information Session October 30 The Health Connection is hosting an informational program about the EZAccess patient portal on Thursday, October 30, at 1:15 p.m. in the Social Center. Attend this gathering to hear Dr. Carol Clark, ARNP, Shell Point Medical Center; and Tara Hazard, Shell Point Informatics Specialist; explain the benefits and features of the new system and answer any registration or user questions you may have.

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As a volunteer and Board member of Heifer International, Steve has “Passed on the Gift” of many years of dedication and service to Heifer’s mission.

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In 1993, when Steve Mondora left the corporate world, he traded his business suits for steel-toed boots and went to live and work on a ranch in Arkansas as a Presbyterian Mission Volunteer for Heifer International. In 1999, he became a member of Heifer’s Board of Directors, serving until 2011. Last month, the nonprofit organization recognized Steve by presenting him with its prestigious Dan West Fellow Award.

When most people think of volunteering in their retirement years, they consider serving their community through a few hours of assistance offered at times that they can conveniently fit into their schedules. And those hours certainly add up. But when Steve Mondora (Parkwood) committed to volunteering after retiring from a 32- year business career, he and his wife, Carolyn, went all in. “Truthfully, it was Carolyn’s idea,” said Steve. “And it was the best thing we ever did.” Steve retired from Unisys Corporation at age 55 and planned to spend another five years working for a smaller company. “After 10 months, I realized nothing had changed but my business card. The challenge just wasn’t there.” That’s when Carolyn had the idea to get involved with full-time volunteer Center: A custom piece of artwork, Ecuador: Riobamba Market Day, by Betty LaDuke was given to Steve in appreciation for his service on the Heifer Foundation Board of Directors from 2006-2011.

work. A search turned up volunteer opportunities at Heifer International, a nonprofit community development organization with a mission to end hunger and poverty and care for the earth. To accomplish their goals, Heifer uses food and income producing animals, excellent training, and “Passing on the Gift,” as each recipient passes on the first-born female animal to another member of the community.

“Carolyn had been involved with hunger issues for a long time, and we had been Heifer donors. It didn’t matter that we were living in Virginia and Heifer was located in Arkansas. I decided that since Carolyn had followed me around the country throughout my 30 years in the corporate world, I would follow her to Arkansas for the next chapter of our lives. In August of 1993, they called Heifer and filled out applications to be co-directors of Heifer’s new distribution center, located at their 1,200acre ranch, an educational facility, in Perryville, Arkansas. “We mailed the applications on a Thursday, and on the following Monday, we received a call from the ranch Volunteer Coordinator saying, ‘We think you are the answer to our prayers.’ We were stunned. But we forged ahead, selling our home in the Washington, D.C. suburbs and downsizing to a small house on the ranch. The truck driver who moved our furniture said, ‘I have a feeling I’ll be back to pick you up in less than 90 days.’ It was truly a drastic change.” Continued next page

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Life on the Ranch As Steve and Carolyn settled into their new surroundings, they began to recognize the challenges facing the organization, the greatest related to lack of awareness of its mission and inadequate revenue. “Most people had no idea what Heifer was, which made fundraising very difficult. The revenue was six million a year when we arrived, and it was sinking. There was much work to be done.” Carolyn, a former medical records professional, got to work organizing the distribution center. Meanwhile, business-minded Steve focused on inventory, equipment, and packaging. Early on, business was so slow that, in his spare time, Steve did whatever else needed to be done on the ranch. His civil engineering education was valuable in surveying the site for a new dormitory for volunteers, and he was one of the many volunteers who built it. He became comfortable behind the wheel of a tractor, often driving the hay wagon tours of the ranch. “Heifer Ranch was known as the best school field trip in central Arkansas, and we had kids by the hundreds.” Steve even had the opportunity to assist in the delivery of calves and lambs. “It seems that farm animals decide to give birth at the most inconvenient times for ranch hands,” he laughed. Steve and Carolyn worked 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. five days a week. Lunch was provided, and they received a minimal

1. Steve at work in the Distribution Center located on the Heifer ranch in Arkansas. 2. 2. Steve and Carolyn lived in a quaint home on the Heifer ranch while serving as fulltime volunteers for the organization. 3. The Heifer ranch in Arkansas is an educational facility that serves as a home to a variety of animals used to fulfill the organization’s mission. 4. Steve gets acquainted with a new donkey at the Ranch.

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Left: The Heifer International headquarters in Little Rock, Arkansas is the winner of a LEEDS Platinum award for its “green” design. Adjacent wetlands support native species and complement the building’s design.

stipend as well. On weekends, they enjoyed their Arkansas location and surroundings, and they traveled to Branson, Memphis, and Texas. They especially enjoyed the Arkansas music and country culture. “We had fun on the ranch, too. There was a steady stream of creative, idealistic, young volunteers who kept things lively. There was always something going on.” On occasion, the four-legged inhabitants of the ranch would give staff a run for their money. Steve will always remember the day that a strike of lightning frightened the water buffalo so badly that they broke out of their fenced pasture. “You could feel the earth shake when Briggs and Stratton began to run. They each weighed about 2,600 pounds. Fortunately, we were able to herd them back in with trucks.” During these months, the organization was developing new, innovative educational and fundraising programs. “The growth of Heifer was apparent at the distribution center as our shipments now frequently filled the daily UPS truck to capacity. We needed additional volunteers to help us. It was an exciting period, and we found much joy in participating in the changes and growth.”

Experiences in the Field Steve and Carolyn were able to travel and see the impact of Heifer in a variety of communities. There are projects in many states throughout the U.S., as well as about 125 countries abroad. “We had the chance to visit rural Kentucky to observe projects there. It was very interesting to see small farms that had just received an animal, contrasted to others that had been involved long enough to have beautiful gardens fertilized with the manure of their growing herd. Heifer recipients are taught to treat manure as a precious commodity!” “Overseas, a Heifer representative took us with him as he visited projects in Poland and Slovakia. Heifer employs natives of each country to follow up with the communities that receive animals, to ensure that all is going well and that Passing on the Gift contracts are being honored.”

Center: When Steve traveled overseas to view first hand the impactof Heifer’s humanitarian efforts, he was accompanied by a Heifer representative from the host nation.

did for another three years), purchased a fifth-wheel trailer, and hit the road, looking for a place to call home after leaving the ranch. Meanwhile, Steve’s business and management skills were put to use as he became an on-call volunteer business consultant for Heifer. This led to election to the Board of Directors in 1999. He eventually was elected to serve as Vice Chair and then Chairman of the Board, each for three one-year terms. He led the organization’s Board through a period of incredible growth and success. During this Continued next page

Steve had the opportunity to visit the Navajo Nation, where cows and goats were used to assist in lifting members from extreme poverty. His favorite experience was visiting indigenous farmers near Quito, Ecuador. “They had received alpacas, llamas, and goats for their community. They were living and working at 14,000 feet. At that altitude, I could walk, but I got tired very quickly. They had no problem vigorously farming all day with hand tools.”

A Passing on the Gift ceremony, one of hundreds that occur each year, involves a recipient becoming a donor.

The Next Chapter After four years of fulltime volunteering, Steve and Carolyn moved into a tiny rental house a short distance from the ranch, transitioned to part-time service (which they

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period, the number of donors quadrupled and Heifer’s annual revenue reached $138 million. The number of families receiving animals grew exponentially. He continued to serve on the Board after moving to Shell Point in 2004, finishing his maximum allowable time on the board in 2011. One of the last, yet most important, tasks that Steve completed prior to leaving the Board of Directors was to serve on the search committee that brought a new CEO to Heifer, replacing the retiring CEO who had managed Heifer through this phenomenal period of growth. And now, under the new CEO, an enhanced and reinvigorated era of innovation and growth is underway.

Clockwise from top left: The Dan West Fellow award is given for contributing to a better world through humanitarian efforts.

The Award Earlier this year, Steve was nominated and elected to receive the Dan West Fellow Award, named after the founder of Heifer International. “Throughout his life, Dan West had a deep commitment to the poor, hungry, and marginalized people of the world,” explained Steve. “His vision still guides the organization and speaks to the simplest and most basic principle of charity – giving a helping hand to ensure self-sufficiency.” Each year, Heifer selects one outstanding leader or organization to receive The Dan West Fellow Award in recognition of commitment to contributing to a better world through humanitarian efforts. “I was honored and humbled to be nominated,” said Steve. In August, a videographer from Heifer came to the Mondoras’ home in Parkwood to film an acceptance speech, which was shown following the announcement of the winner at Dan West, founder of Heifer, in 1944 with Faith, the very first cow given by Heifer, which went to a family in Puerto Rico.

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To this day, Steve and Carolyn remain passionate about the Heifer mission. In August, a videographer from Heifer came to Shell Point to film Steve’s acceptance speech, which was shown at Heifer’s 70th anniversary celebration in September.

Heifer’s 70th anniversary celebration, held September 13, in Goshen, Indiana — Dan West’s home and the origin of Heifer International. Steve will receive the award this month during a Heifer board meeting in Little Rock, Arkansas. Although Steve and Carolyn are no longer active as full-time volunteers, they still love to talk about Heifer. Steve especially enjoys speaking to groups that want to learn more about Heifer’s mission. He said, “Heifer is such a remarkable organization in the way it uses food and income producing animals to help people become self-sufficient.” More than twenty different animals are used in its mission. They use animals that provide a sustainable source of food and income, such as cows and goats for milk, water buffalo for milk and draft power, sheep for milk and wool.

Smaller animals such as rabbits, guinea pigs, and poultry, which reproduce rapidly, are also excellent sources of high quality protein for hungry families. “Animals are matched to each community’s circumstances and needs. Recipients are well trained, and a reliable source of food and water is assured before animals are delivered.” Heifer’s Passing On The Gift policy provides communities a continuum of help. Each recipient, by contract, proudly passes on the first female offspring of its animal to another member of the community and thus has the dignity of becoming a donor. Since 1944, Heifer has assisted 21 million families – that is over 100 million people. As he speaks about his experience with the organization, it’s apparent that the meaningful nature of his work has stuck with him. “I still say that, as a couple, volunteering at Heifer was the best decision we ever made!”

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We know Shell Point as a very special place. When comparing retirement communities, its superior management combined with fiscal efficiency makes it a bargain. The physical setting gives Shell Point a resort-like ambiance. And the array of possibilities for hobbies, crafts, learning, and recreational activities seems endless. What tops off Shell Point’s list of superlatives are the many opportunities for service fulfilled by a cadre of volunteers willing to give of their time, talents, and resources to both support their neighbors and find fulfillment. It is this caring spirit that transforms Shell Point from a retirement community to a community of caring hearts. Yet, even in a lifecare community like ours, where half the population volunteers in some capacity, the opportunities for volunteering are limited. Furthermore, even though they care, not all residents have the physical capacity, time, or emotional makeup for volunteering. The Larsen Pavilion’s Bakeless Bake Sale is one caring opportunity that’s open to everyone. Once a year, from October 1 to October 15, Shell Point residents have the opportunity to show their caring, community spirit by giving to this fundraising effort — one that provides for a little extra care to the most vulnerable of Shell Point’s residents. The Pavilion serves as a refuge for any Shell Pointer requiring extra support, whether it’s short-term physical therapy, a place to recover from surgery, a protective environment for those with memory impairment, or even hospice care.

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Bakeless Bake Sale gifts enable Pavilion staff and volunteers to enrich the lives and comforts of Pavilion residents. To begin, Bakeless Bake Sale resources equip the 200

Pavilion Auxiliary Board members Dave Dimick, Renee Maxwell, and David Singer encourage residents to support the Pavilion Auxiliary by donating to the Bakeless Bake Sale.

or so caring-heart volunteers with their blue jackets. These blue-jacketed volunteers serve on 18 different committees, helping to feed residents in the memory care unit, sort and distribute mail, distribute drinks and library books, repair wheelchairs, welcome visitors, and provide residents with companionship and a listening ear. But obviously, the Bakeless Bake Sale funds are used for more than the blue jackets. The Pavilion Auxiliary Board works closely with Pavilion administrators to identify the most effective ways to apply Bake Sale proceeds, including a broad range of programs, services, and physical improvements. Bake Sale gifts finance a tuition reimbursement program that encourages and allows Pavilion nurses and other medical staff to take advanced training courses. Bake Sale donations paid for the purchase of several items of specialized medical furniture, motivational artwork for the rehabilitation gym, and newspaper subscriptions for the Pavilion library. Other purchases included folding chairs for dining companions, a large flat-screen TV for the 3rd floor, 10 medical-grade recliners for the rehabilitation nursing unit, a mechanical lift to aid in transporting Pavilion patients, and an

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A Time to Give Last year, some 400 Shell Point residents contributed more than $31,000 to this life-improving effort. The Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary Board is grateful for such generous participation. The Bakeless Bake Sale is an opportunity for all Shell Point residents to give in a tangible way to help their friends and neighbors. Look for the Bakeless Bake Sale envelope in your mailbox beginning October 1 and consider what you might do to help build the spirit of community at Shell Point. Contributions can be made at any time during the campaign. Put your donation in the provided envelope and send it via inter-campus mail, or drop it in the specially marked boxes placed at The Island service desk, The Woodlands service desk, or the Pavilion reception desk. If you have any questions about the Bakeless Bake Sale, please contact Renee Maxwell (Harbor Court), Pavilion Auxiliary President, at 415-1904.

Thanks for joining with the Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary in caring for friends and neighbors in need.

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Impactful Influence Childhood Immigration Experience Inspires Resident to Improve the Lives of Others

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vetlana (Lana) Smith was born into an affluent and politically connected family in the Kingdom of Yugoslavia in 1939. Her parents lived in a beautiful, Italian-style villa in Belgrade, next to the royal palace. But her privileged lifestyle was short-lived. On April 6, 1941, Nazi Germany bombed Belgrade, invaded Yugoslavia, and, within 10 days, forced it to surrender. Lana’s father, a Cavalry officer, was captured by the Nazis and imprisoned in a POW camp. Lana and her mother were forced to flee their homeland. After her father was released from his third POW camp in 1942, the family spent the next six years seeking asylum while sur- A photo of young Lana with her parents captures viving off the money earned by selling their one of the first memories she has of her father. valuable jewelry and heirlooms. The communist government in post-war Yugoslavia a train to New York two days later. confiscated their property and revoked their When she arrived in the United States, citizenship. By 1945, Lana and her parents Lana spoke Serbian, Italian, and French. She were stateless. learned English from listening to soap operas. Finally, in the spring of 1948, they And although she didn’t have her own bedreceived word from the American Consulate room for the next six years, she can still recall that their request for a visa was approved. every single address where the family resided. They landed in Miami on July 28 and took She also remembers living in the townhouse

adjacent to legendary pianist and composer Vladimir Horowitz. “His piano bumped up to my wall and I heard him play all the time.”

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In 1950, Lana entered the sixth grade on full scholarship at The Brearley School, a private school for girls on the Upper East Side. Later, she was granted early admission to Bryn Mawr College on full scholarship and majored in French. “I met my husband, Jim, that first year. He was at Princeton.” Jim and Lana pursued their master’s degrees at Columbia, but their relationship took a tumultuous turn when Jim decided to seek a career in Foreign Service. “I was studying French and told him that I was not going to get married and have children and bounce around the world with a spouse who was on the go in the Foreign Service. He had only read about the history – I had lived it. I knew I didn’t want to go back to a life of chaos and upheaval.” Understanding her position, Jim found a job with the New York City Department of Welfare. The couple was married in 1963 Continued next page

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in the Cathedral of St. John the Divine in New York. Lana pursued a career in education, landing her first teaching role at the National Cathedral School in Washington, D.C. “I taught French to students at all levels of the high school, including advanced placement. The teacher I replaced was a woman who was a native French speaker who forbade her students to utter one syllable of French because she couldn’t stand to hear the language pronounced incorrectly.” Lana walked in with her box of props, jumped into the role, and became the head of the department in her second year.

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Top down: Prior to the war, Lana’s family enjoyed an affluent and politically connected lifestyle. Even a trip to the Belgrade zoo with baby Lana was a reason to dress to the nines. In 1941, Lana’s father, a Cavalry officer, was captured and imprisoned in a POW camp. During the war, while Lana and her family searched for asylum, they were offered a temporary residence in Monticello, Italy, by a man (left) who owned a silk factory.

One of her most memorable students was Luci Baines Johnson. “I was the senior class advisor when Luci was a senior. We witnessed everything that year — namely Kennedy’s assassination. That was the year her father took over. We had secret service sitting outside our classroom.” At the end of the school year, the seniors had a weekend retreat. During the planning session, Luci threw out a radical idea. “She invited everyone to her house!” recalled Lana. “Her father was well entrenched at that point. I went right away to the head mistress and told her what happened. She called Lady Bird and told her to reel in Luci.” Lady Bird stood by Luci’s invitation, and the senior class had their Friday evening party in an area adjacent to the rose garden at the White House. “President Johnson came down with the beagles and hugged everyone! He was the speaker at graduation that year, and he got right up there and said, ‘No matter what I had on my desk in the evening, Luci always had more homework.’ It was true.”

Eyes Wide Open

In 1967, two years after the Civil Rights Act was passed, the principal of the National Cathedral School wanted to host a six-week program on the Cathedral grounds for 30 students. The idea was to take 15 students from predominantly black schools in Washington, D.C., and 15 students from

Lana taught French at the National Cathedral School in Washington, D.C. By her second year, she was the head of the department.

across the country, and have them share housing and bathrooms while getting introduced to the capital of the country. “After announcing the program, she turned to me and said, ‘You and Jim are going to be the live-in counselors.’ We didn’t have kids yet, and our first house didn’t have a washer and dryer. When I found out it would pay around $400, I just saw it as my washer and dryer. Jim continued working his social services job during the day and, at night, he was there for meals and formal discussion.” Those six weeks opened Lana’s eyes to another side of Washington that simply wasn’t talked about. Inspired to ignite change, she left the Cathedral school and went into community work alongside a black humanities teacher in Washington, D.C. Together, in 1975, they conceived the Young Washingtonians Cultural Heritage Project for the nation’s bicentennial. “We got money from the city for bus tokens, we got a foundation to pay us minimal salaries, and we got American University to lend us their TV studio to edit the oral history interviews the students conducted with private citizens in D.C. neighborhoods. We put the recordings with photographs on VHS tapes. It was incredible. We had seniors from National Cathedral School spending their summers working on the projects with students from D.C. public schools. They would walk through the neighborhood and approach people for interviews. It was exhilarating.”

Support for Teen Parents

From there, Lana moved to a nonprofit educational organization called Associates for Renewal in Education, created to improve teacher training in D.C. public schools. For one program, Parent Focus, Lana single-handedly raised $3 million. “I was just willing to do whatever it took.” The Parent Focus program was aimed at providing support and education to teenage parents. “We got students to do a public spot on the radio. The next morning, we had mothers and fathers lined up around the block. And these were fathers who would never admit they had a child. It did make a difference.” The success of the program caught the attention of Rosalyn Carter. “She visited and got us a lot of media coverage.” Soon after, three local high schools with high numbers of teen parents added on-site daycare facilities. First Lady Carter took note. “I got a call from the U.S. Department of Labor saying that the first lady wanted to replicate the program in 10 communities and that they wanted me to write the request for proposal. I did what was asked, she got what she wanted, and we didn’t see a single penny. We were not one of the 10 communities that benefited.” Despite efforts to stimulate economic support of the local program, including a discussion with the mayor’s office, the funding for the program dwindled and Parent Focus lost its impact in the community. “I grieved. I had actually witnessed the success of the program. It was devastating to watch it diminish.”

Corporate Childcare

Lana began focusing her efforts on childcare in the corporate world, specifically on Capitol Hill and through the National Mall. “We approached the Smithsonian first,” she said. “We told them what we needed in order to help

set up on-site day care. We walked Since moving to Shell Point them through zoning, licensing in 2010, Lana and Jim Smith regulations, and their Certificate of have remained actively Occupancy. We worked out a coninvolved in the community. tract to take them through their first year until they had a director in place and the program was underway.” Eventually, they set up centers for each of the different museums, the Senate, and the House. By 1991, the program was acquired by Childtime Children’s Centers and by 1992 Childtime became the 4th largest childcare provider in the country with 135 centers in 26 states. Lana was named the director of education and training. “I set up Sanibel and moving to a condo in Waters the health and safety guidelines, the train- Edge. “We had a view of Junonia,” Lana ing manual, and the program development recalled. “We had known about Shell Point for all levels of care. I basically lived at for a long time because Jim’s father was the Kinko’s or on a plane for eight years.” son of CMA missionaries. We took our first Her greatest struggle, and related tri- tour in ’96 and moved here in 2010.” umph, focused on hand washing. “We had The couple remains active through 13,000 kids across the country using rotat- regular exercise and volunteer service. ing towel dryers and bars of soap. There Lana swims extensively, completing 20 laps weren’t any clean spots on the towels and every single day. Jim walks two to three the bars of soap were not cutting it.” miles every day. She and Jim volunteer with Recognizing a need for change, Lana Meals on Wheels, delivering meals within called for a switch to liq- the community. Lana has also participated uid soap and paper tow- in Christmas Cantatas, and continues to els. “The CEO and CFO hone her computer skills through classes wouldn’t budge on it. offered by The Academy. When they They made me work up travel, they do it with a purpose. “We go to the exact number of liq- locations across the world to research our uid bottles of soap a cen- family. In fact, we just finished erecting a ter would go through in a small memorial at the Southern Necropolis week. I ran the numbers, Cemetery in Glasgow for Jim’s great-great-, stuck by my instincts, and grandfather. It reads, ‘Remembrance is made it happen.” a golden chain that binds us till we meet again.’” Southern Living Researching the history of their famiLana resigned in1999 lies has been a significant undertaking. and headed for the sand. Lana spends a lot of time searching the “We bought land on Internet and compiling information for the Sanibel in 1973, built a sake of writing her family story. “I want to home there 15 years later, record the untold story for our two sons and and rented it out long four grandchildren, and anybody after.” term. We never actually And, although she is enjoying a fullived in the house our- filling retirement, she still feels a sense of selves.” pride and accomplishment every time she Jim and Lana lived walks into a room and sees a bottle of soap, in a villa in North Fort Purell, or antibacterial foam. “Sometimes Myers from 1994 to 2002 you come out and say, ‘I don’t know why I before selling the home on fought so hard.’ I’m glad I did.”

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Standing in the shade of a mature willow tree while butterflies flutter about in a mesmerizing way, one can become lost in contemplation and reflection. A slight breeze blows, bringing with it the scent of fresh earth and sweet blooms. Bright foliage envelops the visitor, creating a sense of security, yet wonder. The visitor leaves the safe haven, but not before having captured its beauty in a memory that will last until the next serene experience. This tranquil scene can be found in Shell Point’s natural Butterfly Garden, located in close proximity to The Island Park. Comprised of mature trees, native and host plants, and delicate flowers, the garden boasts many species of butterflies and moths. In the garden’s center is a canopied world unknown to visitors due to its limited and difficult accessibility. Yet, not for long, as a new solution lies in the construction of a walkway with a benched platform. Timothy Stephenson, executive director of the Legacy Foundation, recently visited the Butterfly Garden and was awed by the experience. He shared, “This garden is a hidden gem of Shell Point. It offers shaded relaxation and is situated in a great location.” He adds, “Accessibility through the garden by means of

a walkway and benched platform would allow residents and guests to take in the natural beauty beginning from the core of the garden. Through the benevolence of our residents, this envisioned walkway can become a reality.” Contact the Legacy Foundation

The proposed plan for a wheelchair-accessible walkway and observation deck is estimated to cost about $9,000. Currently, donated funds toward the project amount to $3,700. If you would like to donate a monetary gift to turn this treasured area into a space that is easily accessible to all, you can do so by making a contribution through the Legacy Foundation at Shell Point. For more information, please call 466-8484.

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The registration fee of $125 per player is receipted as a charitable contribution. Golf tournament invitations will be mailed to each residence this month. To register your team, simply complete the registration form found on the invitation. For more information, contact the Legacy Foundation at 466-8484.

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breakfast before hitting the links. And as they tee up on hole #5, they will aim for a hole-inone and the chance to win their choice of a two-year lease on a new Lexus IS F Sport or Acura TLX from Scanlon Auto Group. Following the tournament, participants will enjoy a delicious southern-style lunch provided by Bailey’s Catering while winners and prizes are announced. During that time, Shell Point Golf Club will offer free golf club cleaning. Each golfer will also receive a special discounted coupon for a 30-minute massage at the Island Salon & Spa, provided by a licensed massage therapist. The 2014 Shell Point Open is generously sponsored by local businesses. The title sponsor is Genesis Wealth Management Group of UBS Financial Services.

Playing Golf for the Benefit of the Memory Care Center at Shell Point Sign-up has officially begun for the 11th Annual Shell Point Open Golf Tournament, hosted by the Legacy Foundation. The 18-hole, four-person scramble will take place at the Shell Point Golf Club on Friday, November 14, starting at 8 a.m. Proceeds from the tournament will benefit Shell Point’s Memory Care Center, located in the Waterside Medical Complex. “This tournament is just one way that we can help individuals receive the best healthcare possible, while also having fun,” said Timothy Stephenson, executive director of the Legacy Foundation. Players will fuel up with a continental

Fantasy Flight

Spread your wings and soar to new heights as Shell Point celebrates all things airy with a variety of entertaining, educational and interactive events.

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The event kicks off with a Fantasy of Flight Outdoor Celebration. Gather around The Island Pond from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. for an experience that will set your imagination soaring. See The Tampa Bay Kite Flying Club demonstrate their skills; get up close and personal with a hot air balloon; and be entertained with high flying, juggling, bubble blowers

and an airbrush artist. Then head over to The Island beach to admire the graceful moves of kite boarders and windsurfers. The wizard of whistling will entertain with his whistling virtuoso. He can perform a remarkable three-octave range. There will be snack and drink stations set up throughout the event. This uplifting event will be the perfect beginning to the weeklong celebration.

View From Above Tuesday, November 18

Fly to new volunteering heights as you discover uplifting ways to contribute your time and talents outside of Shell Point. An Aerial View of Volunteering in Lee County will be held in the Resident Activity Center on Tuesday, November 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. With representatives from various organizations, such as Lee Memorial Health Systems, CROW, Alliance for the Arts, Humane Society of Fort Myers, Lee County Parks and Recreation, and more, you are sure to discover an opportunity to elevate your volunteer goals. The event will feature giveaways, light refreshments, and knowledgeable representatives. Also, in support of the South Fort Myers Food Pantry, anyone who brings three or more cans of non-perishable food will be automatically entered for a chance to win great prizes! Mosquitoes are not the most pleasurable creatures in the air, but they are actually important to the environment. T. Wayne Gale, executive director of Lee County Mosquito Control District, will discuss up-to-the-minute information about the two latest diseases – West Nile Virus and Chikungunya Fever. This Academy of Lifelong Learning course will take place Tuesday, November 18, at 2 p.m. in the Grand Cypress Room. Sign-up is required.

Air Travel

Wednesday, November 19

Perhaps you have heard on WGCU radio, “I’m Dr. Jerry Jackson with the Wild Things.” If so, you have heard the radio personality and FGCU professor discuss the birds common to our area. We are delighted to welcome Dr. Jackson to Shell Point as The Academy hosts The Birds of Southwest Florida on Wednesday, November 19, at 10 a.m.

in the Grand Cypress Room. Sign-up is required. Aviation in Southwest Florida has evolved into quite an industry over the past 60 years. Taking Flight in SW Florida — Behind the Scenes Tour at SWFL International Airport will foster your curiosity and answer some of the questions you may have about modern air travel. Enjoy a stroll through of the terminal and get a comprehensive look at how the Lee County Port Authority operates Southwest Florida International Airport and Page Field. Enjoy a 40-minute, classroom-style presentation focusing on the airport’s history, social and economic benefits, and the impact on our region. A questionand-answer session will follow. Subject to availability, the Airport Police Department K-9 Unit and/or Transportation Security Administration will join us for a brief presentation. The group will stop for lunch at Olive Garden in Gulf Coast Town Center. There will be substantial walking for this trip. Court pick-ups will begin at 8 a.m. on Wednesday, November 19. The cost of the program is $8, with lunch on your own. Sign-up is required. Enjoy a light-hearted evening with The Village Church Staff as they share their personal hilAIRious travel adventures. To illustrate their experiences, you will enjoy seeing some of the memorable escapades from TV shows with Carol Burnett, Tim Conway, Bob Newhart, and others. Come aboard flight TVC715 on Wednesday, November 19, at 7:15 p.m. You’ll be glad you did.

Wing It

Thursday, November 20

The Fantasy of Flight week would not be complete without some friendly competition. Individuals, courts, or groups of residents are challenged to Design and Create An Airplane that can actually fly. The only rule is: no motors allowed. Will you make your plane out of paper, wood, popsicle sticks, bubble wrap, Styrofoam, or something else? The flight departure time is 9:45 a.m. on Thursday, November 20, when the

homemade aircrafts will take off from the balcony of the church auditorium. Prizes will be awarded to the most creative, best airplane name, and longest flight distance. Sign up at either service desk. This is sure to be a crowd pleaser, so even if you do not build a plane, come to join in the fun of the flights!

The Final Frontier Friday, November 21

The weeklong celebration wraps up on Friday afternoon with a virtual visit to The Final Frontier! Dr. Weiping Yu, a senior scientist and physicist at NASA Kennedy Space Center, will be presenting Unlocking the Mysteries of Universe on Friday, November 21, at 1:15 p.m. in the Church Auditorium. Dr. Weiping is a member of the American Physical Society (APS), the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). He is a frequent speaker at Kennedy Space Center and at various events sponsored by the NASA Speakers Bureau. Shell Point is honored to host such an acclaimed speaker for the conclusion of the Fantasy of Flight celebration. Registration for all programs will begin on October 1. For information on the Fantasy of Flight programming at the Pavilion, The Arbor, King’s Crown, and The Springs, please refer to each building’s newsletter.

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The International Day of the Girl Raising Awareness of the Rights and Opportunities for Girls Everywhere In 2012, the United Nations General Assembly declared October 11 as International Day of the Girl. The worldwide celebration is intended to raise awareness for girls’ rights and highlight gender inequalities. In honor of the International Day of the Girl, some Shell Point residents and staff members took a moment to reflect on their past and consider some advice they would give to their 15-year-old self. WHAT’S YOUR ADVICE? Visit the Shell Point Facebook page on Saturday, October 11, the International Day of the Girl, to tell us what advice you would give to your 15-year old self! “Empowerment of and investment in girls are key in breaking the cycle of discrimination and violence and in promoting and protecting the full and effective enjoyment of their human rights” – United Nations Resolution 66/170

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“I would tell my 15-year-old self to see the world. It’s a big, wonderful place out there!” — Marcia Stokes (Royal Bonnet) “I would tell my 15-year-old self to go a little bit easier on my parents and be more respectful in understanding what they actually were giving me instead of worrying about getting the latest Guess jeans. There were five kids in my family, so I didn’t always get that brand new pair of Guess jeans. Now, looking back, that’s not important. What’s important was the great foundation they gave me.” — Mary Franklin, resort services and wellness manager “I would encourage my 15-year-old self to continue with cheerleading to get to the state-level competition. I would encourage myself to continue with choir to get involved in the state of Michigan choir contest. And I would definitely tell myself not to date just one man.” — Suzzanne Wilson (Cellana) “I would tell my 15-year-old self to take life a little slower and not worry about keeping up with the latest fads and worry about the future. The house, the husband, and children will all come in due time. Just stay 15! Don’t try to be 18 and 21 and on to the next stage, but just take it all in stride.” — Melody Desilets, volunteer coordinator “I would tell my 15-year-old self to be more spontaneous and not to be afraid to reach out to others.” — Marilyn Schmidt (Lucina) “I would tell my 15-year-old self, as I was going through driver’s training and preparing to get my driver’s license, to watch where I’m going and keep my eyes on the road.” — Robyn Church, Salon & Spa manager “I would tell my 15-year-old self to wear lots of sunscreen!”

— Carol Ashley (Coqunia)

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Over the last two years, 185 residents have participated in the Senior Fitness Test (SFT) offered through The Health Connection. The SFT is part of the LifeSpan Wellness Program at Fullerton University, developed by Dr. Roberta Rikli and Dr. Jessie Jones. It is also known as the Fullerton Functional Test. The SFT is conducted by Shell Point fitness coordinators and includes six specialty tests that examine physical fitness. The tests include the arm curl, chair stand test, chair sit and reach test, back scratch test, the 8-foot up-and-go test, and the twominute step test. The SFT is a valid way to determine upper and lower body aerobic endurance. These skills are necessary for everyday tasks, such as lifting, walking distance, climbing stairs, and carrying objects. Upon completion of the Senior Fitness Test, individual scores are compared to national values. The national study involves over 7,000 independent living adults, ages 60 to 94, from 267 different test sites throughout the United States. The values are categorized by sex and age brackets. The results give participants a clear picture of what areas of physical fitness they

could improve upon. The Shell Point fitness coordinators review the results with the residents, indicating areas of strength and areas that need improvement. The coordinators then have the opportunity to share with the residents a range of options, including group exercise classes, strength and cardiovascular training, personal training, or home-based programs. The fitness team also reviews the results as a whole and looks for trends and areas needing improvement. Melanie Brod, fitness coordinator, designed and implemented new classes in response to the SFT. The classes focus on agility, flexibility, and cardio conditioning and strength training. “I focused the specialty fitness classes on the four skills reviewed in response to the results. To be qualified to take one of the specialty classes, participants must have already taken the SFT.” The Senior Fitness Test is given every six months. New programs begin each January and July. Fitness Coordinator Cheryl Cooper said, “Residents are really motivated by their results. They have a goal to improve and when they come to retest six months later, they are proud of their

Shell Point is honored to host Sandra Kolliniatis, Facilitator of the Complete Health Improvement Program (CHIP) in Lee County. Since 2007 she has worked with CHIP to educate and encourage hundreds of people to live a healthy lifestyle, regain their health, and learn to dream again. Sandra’s motivating presentation will inspire you to take care of yourself so you can be successful in the other areas of your life. Her goal is to encourage everyone to successfully live a balanced life — mind, body, and spirit.

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accomplisments. The numbers do not lie!” Natural Environment Spiritual The 185 Shell Point participating residents are made up of 104 women and 81 men. All of them scored at least an average score in one or more of the test areas. For more information about the Senior Fitness Test, please contact Michelle Smith, fitness supervisor, at 454-2107 or michellesmith@shellpoint.org.

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Coffee With A Neighbor Hear a first-hand story of something that completely changed our world when Paul Neighbors (Rosemont) presents Living The History of the Computer on Thursday, October 23. Paul has had about 50 years experience in developing computers, including approximately 30 years as a systems engineer with IBM. He was instrumental in the development of both the internet and the PC, as well as IBM mainframes that have dominated large business computers. This class will cover both the history and problems that were encountered in the years that led up to the technology revolution.

Start in the past and journey to the present as Professor Adrianne Kerr presents a class on Kuala Lumpur on October 7.

intriguing look at What’s So Special About ing Standard American and Two Over One. The Bible? He will explore the evaluation of All conventions, which will be constantly documents of antiquity, such as the internal reviewed, remain the same. Playing under and external evidences, various approaches the watchful gaze of an experienced teacher to criticism, and the views of Christ regard- is sure to improve your game. ing the Old Testament. ECHO (Educational Concerns for On Tuesday, October 7, Professor Hunger Organization), located in North On Wednesday, October 1, Herb Sklar Adrian Kerr presents a class on Kuala Fort Myers, is known for combating world (Eagles Preserve) will begin a series on Lumpur (KL). KL had only modest origins hunger by providing education and handsPal’ette Knife Painting. Painting knives are in the 1850s, when a local Malay Chief on assistance, as well as plants and seeds. On excellent for producing textured, impasto hired Chinese workers to open new tin Thursday, October 9, Dr. Martin Price, cowork and sweeping areas of flat color as well mines. Within 20 years, it had developed founder of ECHO, and Danielle Flood, who as tiny shapes of color. from an obscure, lawless settle- is in charge of media relations, will provide On Thursday, October ment into a booming frontier insight into the growth of the organization 2, Mary Jane Atkinson mining town that survived fires over the past 34 years. (Parkwood), Karen Liberles and floods. In 1896, it domi(Eagles Preserve), and Mac nated the world’s natural Nickels (Eagles Preserve) rubber and tin industries and begin an eight-week course of became the natural capital of Mah-Jongg Basics that is tarBritish Malaya. After indeOn October 2, resident geted for beginners. The goal pendence, KL emerged as artist Herb Sklar will is that participants will be able the thriving cultural, finanbegin teaching a series to join established Shell Point on the art of Pal’ette cial, and economic center of Mah-Jongg groups. Malaysia. Knife Painting. Join representatives from ECHO on October 9 to Join Andrew Hawkins, On Wednesday, October learn about the growth of the hunger-fighting orgasenior pastor of The Village Church, on 8, Susan Willoughby begins session two nization located in North Fort Myers. Monday, October 6, as he presents an of Intermediate Bridge, a class combin-

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On Monday, October 13, Seth Mendell (Tellidora) will begin a series of six classes focused on Russia Under the Tsars. This series will cover more than a thousand years of Russia’s past, from the early grand princes of Kiev in the late 9th century to the fall of the Romanovs in the early 20th century. Particular attention will be paid to the major personalities of the period, as well as the formation of the themes that drive Russian policy today. Session two, Ivan the Terrible and Peter the Great, will take place on Monday, October 20. Session three, focusing on Empress Elizabeth and Catherine the Great, will be held on Monday, October 27. Join Professor Adrian Kerr on Tuesday, ments, including didgeridoo, crumhorns, pipe October 14, to learn How Columbus and tabor, recorders, Native American flutes, Almost Didn’t Discover America. and more in Blowin’ With the Wind. Throughout his life, he suffered many setAttend the AARP Smart Driver backs, but his 20-year campaign to discover Course on Monday, October 27, to learn new land found success in 1492 when he set about age-related physical changes and how out to sail the ocean blue. Learn how peril- to adjust your driving accordingly. Tune ously close he came to failure. up your driving Nearly two million children are traf- skills and update ficked worldwide each year, in both indus- your knowledge trialized and developing countries. After of the Florida hearing a true story during a C&MA confer- driving laws with ence in 2003, Carl and Laura Ralston cre- Ed Vanderhey ated a foundation called Remember Nhu. (Coquina). Learn more about this global problem and Cyrus united the Persians and Medes in the impact of the foundation as Laura and 550BC and conquered all the major powCarl present Global Child Sex Trafficking: ers of the Middle East. His empire stretched Prevention vs. Intervention on Monday, from Pakistan to Turkey. This brought October 20. him into contact with the fiercely indeIn the eighteenth century, the struggle pendent Greek City States led by Athens for colonial control of Southeast Asia was and Sparta. The next two hundred years at its height, and the European Napoleonic saw a struggle for supremacy between the conflict presented Britain with a chance Greeks and Persia. Join Professor Kerr on to expand its trading interests in Malaya. Tuesday, October 28, to focus on the two It was a golden opportunity most famous conflicts from for Stamford Raffles, who this period, Marathon and was able to exploit his latent Thermopylae. entrepreneurial and diploOn four Tuesdays, matic talents to found the beginning October 28, Dick Lion City, Singapore. Learn Brown (Parkwood) presmore as Professor Adrian ents Math For Those Who Kerr presents Stamford Never Liked Math. Learn Raffles: From Clerk to about math in the art of Founder of the Lion City Da Vinci and Escher, math On October 23, resident musi- in the music of Bartok and on Tuesday, October 21. cian James R. Irwin will disOn Thursday, October play and demonstrate a variety Bach, and math in the spirals 23, James R. Irwin (Turban) of wind instruments during and symmetries of nature. will provide a demonstration his interactive presentation, Explore the golden ratio in of a variety of wind instru- Blowin’ With the Wind. plant life, the human body,

Hit the road with Academy on the Go on October 28 to explore Billie Swamp Safari on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation.

and architecture. Also review math in the World Series and the Academy Awards.

Academy on the Go On Thursday and Friday, October 16 and October 17, The Academy teams up with Trendy Tours for an overnight educational field trip to Discover Scenic Mount Dora and Harry Leu Gardens. The adventure will begin at Harry Leu Gardens in Orlando, where many flowers and trees will be in beautiful bloom. That evening, stay at the historic Lakeside Inn in the heart of Mount Dora. After check in, embark on a guided walking tour of the historic district before enjoying dinner at the Lakeside Inn. The next day, enjoy a Dora Canal Boat Tour. To round out the trip, the tour bus will stop at an old Florida icon, the Citrus Tower. On Tuesday, October 28, explore Billie Swamp Safari on the Big Cypress Seminole Indian Reservation, where 2,200 acres of Florida Everglades are preserved in its pristine state. After watching the new Alligator Show, enjoy lunch at the Swamp Water Café, where adventurous eaters will be able to try alligator tail nuggets or frog legs. Of course, there will be traditional American fare options as well. After lunch, take a 60-minute Swamp Buggy Eco Tour to see wildlife such as bison, water buffalo, wild pigs, and ostriches. Later, an Airboat Eco Tour will take you through cypress domes where you could see alligators, turtles, birds, raccoons, and other animals in their natural environment. The trip will come to a close with a Swamp Critter Show. Continued next page

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Legacy Seminar On Wednesday, October 22, local appraiser Jane de Lisser will lead A Collectibles Road Show with Chris A. Gair, executive vice president and senior trust officer from Investors’ Security Trust. Attend this informative presentation to learn about the appraisal process and why it is important to know the value of your collectibles. Ms. de Lisser will actually appraise certain items for participants and tell the story of how valuable items may affect your estate planning.

Technology Today & Tomorrow (T3) Bruce Findley (Sundial) will teach Smartphones and Apple iPhones on two Fridays, beginning October 24. See how the iPhone can be used as a phone, a camera, navigation tool, for entertainment, and more. On Monday, October 13, Bruce Findley answers questions in HDTV: Content. Learn how to make the most of your HDTV as you explore a series of questions such as: Do you use Shell Point cable or DirecTV? Do you have a DVD or Blue Ray player? Do you want streaming content via Apple TV or Roku? And more! On Monday, October 20, Bruce Findley continues the HDTV discussion to cover possibilities with an iPad, such as: connecting your iPad to your HDTV to stream photographs and content from the Internet, and using your HDTV as a larger screen for your iPad. Penny Modrich (Nautilus) and Bruce Findley will demonstrate how an iPad can be a very good PC replacement when they present Apple iPad: Why Do I Need One? Will It Replace my PC? This class will take place on Tuesday, October 7.

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During A Collectibles Road Show on October 22, local appraiser Jane de Lisser will unveil the importance of understanding the value of your collectibles. Actual appraisals will be performed during the presentation.

On three Tuesdays, beginning October 14, Penny Modrich and Bruce Findley will help you get started on your new Apple iPad tablet when they present Apple iPad: Got One, Now What? Participants will need to bring their Apple ID and password to class. Apple iPad: APPS! APPS! APPS! will be offered by Penny Modrich and Bruce Findley on three Tuesdays, beginning October 7. With more than 1.2 million apps in the App Store, they will show you how to find apps to fit your needs. Apple iPad: What’s In The Air? is a class about WiFi, cellular data, and Bluetooth. Join Penny Modrich and Bruce Findley on two Thursdays, October 9 and 16, to learn about iCloud, Air Play, Air Print, and Keychain. On Thursday, October 23, Penny Modrich and Bruce Findley will explain how to use Facetime on iPhones and iPads to talk and see family and friends who also have iPhones or iPads. It is easy to learn and participants will try it in class.

Computer College Richard Nelson (Lakewood) will offer Internet Prep School on four Wednesdays, beginning October 1. Students will learn, understand, and apply the basics of how the Internet works, the different ways to access the Internet, how to navigate and search the Internet, and how to use the help and support process built in to every Windows computer. Participants will also learn the basics of copying and pasting both text and pictures from the Internet.

Windows 8 was designed to be a versatile system for use with both personal computers and mobile devices. Even if you’ve been using Windows for years, there are a lot of new and useful features that you will discover during the Windows 8 and 8.1 – Beginner’s Tutorial taught in four sessions, beginning Monday, October 20, by Joe Cramer (Lakewood). Creating and Personalizing Gmail Accounts, taught by Jim Plummer (Parkwood) on three Mondays, beginning October 6, will help you get the most out of your Gmail account. Students will learn how to compose an email, read and reply to email messages, and manage a contact list. Making Greeting Cards with Print Shop, taught by Wayne Wolfert (Lucina), will show you how to adapt and change, and insert text and graphics from a template of your choice. You will make your own personal, one-of-a-kind cards. The program works on computers with: XL, Windows 7, Windows 8, or iMacs. This class will be held on three Fridays, beginning October 10. So You’ve Got Windows 8, Now What Are You Going To Do With It? is a course for those who already have Windows 8 or 8.1 and want to increase their skills. Floyd Jamison (Parkwood) will lead the program on two Wednesdays, October 15 and 22. Bring your own laptop (and power cord). Jim Plummer will teach How To Protect Your Personal Information on two Thursdays, October 2 and 9. Learn the proper use of security software, how to Continued next page

maintain a healthy suspicion of email attachments, how to establish multiple hard-to-guess passwords, the importance of regularly downloading security updates, and the necessity to routinely back-up your data. On three Thursdays, beginning October 23, you will learn how to use Facebook as much or as little as you want – as an active or a passive user, with Megs Singer (Tellidora). On two Fridays, October 3 and 10, you will have an opportunity with Terri Schulz (Sundial) to learn everything you ever wanted to know about Quicken, from how to create a Quicken file to how to activate your accounts online. On two Thursdays, beginning October 16, Dean Traxler (Rosemont) teaches The Power of Right Clicking. Learn how to be in command of your computer with one of the most powerful operations you can do with your mouse. Lucille Peterson and Marty Gibson of Lakewood will present Writing Your Memoirs On The Computer through five Tuesdays, beginning October 28.

Cloud Computing Using Google Drive will be taught by Larry Brock (Eagles Preserve) on four Wednesdays, beginning October 29. Learn how to use the free Google storage service that is accessible from any computer or tablet by using your ID and password. Also discover how to use Drive to create and edit basic documents. Harold Seer (Parkwood) will lead Adobe Photoshop Elements on six Fridays, beginning October 17. This course is for serious photographers who would like to turn their snapshots into stunning pictures. Learn to rotate, crop, resize, color correct, add and remove objects, and much more. Please refer to the Academy brochure available at either service desk, or online at www.shellpoint.net for more information. Confirm classes in the Weekly Reminder, as any last-minute changes will be posted there or on SPTV. Register at either service desk. I welcome ideas for future courses, and I look forward to seeing you at an Academy class soon!

The Train Room and Gift Shop Welcome You All Aboard!

A new season is rounding the corner and rolling full steam ahead down the tracks! The GULF COAST MODEL RAILROAD, located in the Creative Arts Tunnel on The Island, is pleased to reopen it doors to residents and the public. Free guided tours are avialable from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

See What’s New in The Gift Shop

Gift giving can be done at any time of year, but especially during the holiday months! Be sure to stop in to THE GIFT SHOP and see the newest additions to the unique array of handcrafted items. Gift Shop hours: Monday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

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The Health Connection has many options to help you fall into a Healthy Lifestyle. Whether you are attending an early morning exercise class or a Health Connection educational program, you will certainly be inspired to make healthy choices. Speaking of fall, check out the new Square Dancing Classes. There will not be fall hay bales in the class, but there will be plenty of heart-pumping, heel-tapping enjoyment!

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For many, the road to wellness includes a focus on physical health. Take advantage of the various on-site programs offered to help people of all activity levels achieve their fitness goals. Pilates Stretch with Fitness Supervisor Michelle Smith will take place each Monday and Wednesday in The Island Health Club at 3:00 p.m. The cost is $5 per class. Aqua Agility and Conditioning, taught

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by Fitness Coordinator Craig Norling, will be held each Monday and Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. in the LifeQuest Aquatic Center. The cost is $5 per class. Breathe, Bend, and Balance with Fitness Coordinator Melanie Brod will be offered every Tuesday and Thursday at 7:15 a.m. in The Island Health Club. The cost is $5 per class. Aqua Pilates, led by AEA Certified Instructor Jane Fenzer, will take place at the LifeQuest Aquatic Center at 1:30 p.m. each Tuesday and Thursday. The cost is $5 per class. Balance and Mobility Training Level 1 – Session A, taught by Craig Norling, starts October 6 and runs through December 24, meeting each Monday and Wednesday at 1:45 p.m. in The Island Health Club. The cost for the 12-week session is $120. Square Dancing is a fun and creative way to get the blood flowing, the heart pumping, and the brain working. Square Dance Certified Caller/Instructor Wes Morris has been a featured caller at square dance weekends, festivals, and conven-

tions throughout the United States. If you do not have a square dancing partner, you will be assigned to one in the group. Square Dancing will be held each Monday evening from October 6 through November 24 in The Island Health Club. Beginners will gather at 6 p.m. and those who are already part of the Shell Point Square Dancing Group or other group will meet at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $40 for eight sessions. Balance and Mobility Training Level 2 – Session A will be taught by Craig Norling on Tuesdays and Thursdays, from October 7 through December 30, at 2:45 p.m. in The Island Health Club. The cost for the 12-week session is $120. Agility and Flexibility for Everyday Life – Session A will be led by Melanie Brod on Mondays and Wednesdays, from October 29 through December 10, at 11:30 a.m. in The Island Health Club. There is a prerequisite of having completed the Senior Fitness Test.

Shell Point as Your Resource Shell Point Certified Personal Trainers are available to give you a one-on-one workout. Contact Fitness Supervisor Michelle Smith at 454-2107 or michellesmith@shellpoint.org to make your appointment. Living Healthy is a group for both residents and employees seeking motivation regarding healthy eating and exercise. All are welcome to attend and participate in the group discussions, led by Michelle Smith, each Tuesday at 11:45 a.m. in the Osprey Room. Joni Reagan, healthcare billing manager/accountant, and the Medicare Billing team, will discuss Medicare Open Enrollment 2015 options and which ones are available to residents at Shell Point. Joni has all of the latest details and can help

you make sense of the information Point t-shirt to wear to the event. you are getting in the mail and Shell Point will also participate through media. The presentation in the team cheer competition. will be held in the Grand Cypress Participants can choose to ride on Room on Thursday, October 2 the bus or meet at Centennial Park. at 10:00 a.m. The team will take Court pick-ups start at 7:30 a.m. on the time to answer every question Saturday, October 25. The bus will from the audience. return to Shell Point at approxiThe following week, we mately 11:30 a.m. turn our attention to Medicare Part D. Joy Darnell, director of Pharmacy services, will address plans, changes, costs, the donut hole elimination and how these Shell Point Pharmacist Joy Darnell (left) will share news and On page 33 of the new Health updates about Medicare Part D on October 10. Rehab Center changes specifically impact resiConnection booklet, you will Program Director Christine Gulotta (right) will join speech theradents of Shell Point. The presen- pists for a presentation about Speech Therapy on October 28. find a list of all of the Shell Point tation will take place on Friday, Support Groups. Two new groups October 10 at 10:00 a.m. in the Grand take a trip to Ada’s Natural Market. The have formed: Finding Joy and Hearing Cypress Room, and there will be time for healthy living tour will help you get the Enrichment. questions and answers. most out of your shopping expeFinding Joy, formerly known as Christine Gulotta, program director rience. The bus leaves at 7:30 Walk With Me, enables attendees from the Shell Point Rehabilitation Center, a.m. on Tuesday, October 14. to cope with caregiving through along with speech therapists, will discuss Total joint replacement is shared experience and uplifting Speech Therapy on Tuesday, October 28, one of the most commonly perprograms. Contact Jane Johnston at 10:15 a.m. in the Social Center. formed surgeries in the United (Lucina) at 464-5903 for more The Shell Point Patient Portal is a new States, and the number of information. tool available for patients of the J. Howard joint replacements performed The Hearing Enrichment Wood Medical Center to view and print is expected to greatly increase Group, led by Case Manager certain parts of their electronic medical over the next decade. Katalin Carrow, helps On October 21, Dr. George Markovich will cover the details records. Learn more about the EZAccess Advances in surgical residents cope with issues of Joint Replacement Including system from Dr. Carol Clark, ARNP, technique, technology, related to poor hearing. Custom Total Knees. and Tara Hazard, Shell Point Informatics and implant design, Please attend the first meetSpecialist, on Thursday, October 30, at 1:15 including custom knee replacement, can ing to brainstorm ideas and share informap.m. in the Social Center. reduce recovery time and increase patient tion for the future of this group. Katalin can satisfaction. Dr. George Markovich, from be reached at 454-8246. the Institute for Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine, is a recognized expert in joint reconstructive surgery emphasizing Macular Degeneration is a medical minimally invasive, tissue preserving techcondition that usually affects older adults niques. Join Dr. Markovich on Tuesday, and results in a loss of vision in the center of October 21, at 2 p.m. in the Oak Room the visual field due to damage to the retina. for Joint Replacement Including Custom It occurs in both dry and wet forms and is a Total Knees. major cause of blindness and visual impairWake up early, put on your walking ment. Macular degeneration can shoes, and join your neighbors make it difficult or impossible to and Shell Point employees in the read or recognize faces, although Walk to End Alzheimer’s. The enough peripheral vision remains 2.5 mile walk will take place in to allow other activities of daily downtown Fort Myers, starting life. Dr. E. Trevor Elmquist, D.O., at Centennial Park. Registration will give an informative presentaand donation to the Alzheimer’s tion to discuss treatment options Association has been graciously on Friday, October 10, at donated through the proDr. Trevor Elmquist will discuss 1:00 p.m. in The Arbor ceeds of the Community All are welcome to don their Shell Point Cares the causes, side effects, and Community Room. Thrift Store. All particiT-shirts and walk for the cause during the treatment options of Macular Walk to End Alzheimer’s on October 25. Sign-up to take a trip to Degeneration on October 10. pants will receive a Shell

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

Shell Point Garden Society

Wednesday, October 1 11:00 a.m. Oak Room/WDL The Garden Society’s mission is to establish communication, cooperation, and friendship among garden lovers and to provide inspiration and education to its members. Join new club president, Patricia Myers (Junonia) who will present “Having Fun with Our Native Tillandsias.” All gardeners are welcome.

Photo Club

Thursday, October 2 2:15 p.m. Social Center/IS — Note new location Join us for our first meeting of the year to hear about our new Photo Studio, upcoming field trips, and opportunities to improve your photo skills! Bring an 8x10 photo from this summer to share on our Critics’ Wall. We’ll learn together as we discuss each photo. For those who have an extra 30 minutes, we will be showing the first of six segments from a National Geographic DVD series, The Art of Travel Photography. Annual membership is $5 and can be paid at door. If you have questions, contact Dotty Morrison (Cellana) at 337-4015.

Friday Market Place

Fridays, October 3, 17, 24, 31 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 17, 24,31 Admin Courtyard/IS Grab your shopping bag and head to the Friday Market Place. Selections include fresh local produce, Sabrina’s savory baked goods, local honey, custom purses, hand crafted jewelry and much more. Items change weekly so make it a regular Friday morning stop. Note: Market Place will be clsoed October 10.

Shopping Excursion: Whole Foods Market

Tuesday, October 7 1:00 p.m. Island pickup 1:10 p.m. Woodlands pickup 1:20 p.m. Eagles Preserve pickup 5:00 p.m. approximate return Cost: $8.00 (no meal stop) Whole Foods is more than just a grocery store – it is a dynamic leader in the quality food business. It is a mission-driven company that aims to set the standards of excellence for food retailers. They sell only the highest-quality natural and organic products available and they want to satisfy, delight, and nourish their customers. They have a terrific deli and bakery. Be sure to select items that are not going to perish easily and bring an insulated bag for frozen items.

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Oktoberfest at the Crystal

Tuesday, October 7 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Crystal Dining Room/ISL Cost: $14.95 Oom-pah music will greet you as you enter into a “Wunderwelt.” As well as a great show of authentic German music, you can dine on Jaegerschnitzel, Sauerbraten short ribs, Spaetzle, Bavarian chicken, Konigsberger Klopse, Black Forest mousse, and other authentic German fare.

An Evening of Elegance with David Pedraza

Thursday, October 9 7:00 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/ WDL Enjoy a live Viola performance by worldrenown musician, David Pedraza. David was born in Reynosa, Mexico and started his musical studies at the age of 14. He has performed at The White House, the Kennedy Center, the Embassy of Mexico in Washington, D.C., and many of the best international venues.

Seasons 52 for Lunch

Friday, October 10 10:00 a.m. Island pickup 10:10 a.m. Woodlands pickup 10:20 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup 2:30 p.m. approximate return Cost: $8.00 (lunch on your own) The theme at Seasons 52 in Naples is “Inspired by the Season. Guided by Flavor.” It is a return trip to Naples to savor another lunch at Seasons 52. Oak firing and using a brick oven are a couple of the techniques utilized to enhance the flavor of their meals. “Just delicious” has been the consensus at previous outings to Seasons 52. Prices for their fresh and beautiful entrees start at $7.95

Organ Concert with Tom Hoehn

Friday, October 10 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Woodlands Commons/WDL Tom Hoehn is back and has brought with him his medley of Broadway and movie musicals, novelty numbers, classical selections and hymn tunes. He is known to solicit requests from the audience and proceed to weave them into a medley lasting ten minutes in length; the audiences very seldom “Stump the Organist” with their requests.

Information Forum

Saturday, October 11 10:00 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Apple iOS 8 released in September for the iPad and iPhone. Bruce Findley (Sundial) will discuss some of the changes and advances within the new system. Updates to an operating system are critical. Sometimes they seem to change the entire look of your device, but these changes have been made to improve and enhance your use of the device.

Saturday DVD: Heaven is for Real (2014)

Saturday, October 11 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Based on the #1 New York Times bestselling book, Heaven is for Real recounts the true story of a small town father who must find the courage to share his son’s extraordinary life changing experience. Young Colton claims to have visited heaven during a near death experience. He shares the details of his amazing journey with childlike innocence, even about things that happened before he was born.

“Fashion Through the Decades” Community Thrift Store Fashion Show

Monday, October 13 1:00 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Signup Required Do you remember when? Take a step back in time while admiring displayed fashions from the 1940s through the 1980s while models walk the runway with the latest trends from the Community Thrift Store. With stylish selections from boutique to casual and accessories galore, you will “split the scene” exclaiming “that was the cat’s meow,” and “groovy.” Bring a donation for the Community Thrift Store and receive an additional chance to win some “outta sight” door prizes. Light refreshments will be served.

Kaleidoscope – Celebration of the Arts

Tuesday, October 14 7:15 p.m. Village Church/IS Ticket Required Kaleidoscope is a collaborative community celebration of the arts, presented by residents, staff, and special guests. The Church Auditorium has been completely renewed and refreshed, and we celebrate God’s provision and our joint accomplishments with this first concert of the new season. This festive program will include special guests: violinist Reiko Niiya; pianist Noah Waddell; and organist Stephen Britten, (with a silent film); as well as some very talented residents and staff. Don’t miss this festive evening.

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Alpaca Experience

Wednesday, October 15 2:15 p.m. Island Park/IS Prized for their wool rt is claimed to be the softest in the world, alpacas are cute little cousins to the more familiar llamas of the South American Andes. With their long thin legs, ungainly bodies, and tiny heads perched atop a long neck, these odd-looking but sweet-natured creatures appear to be something invented by Dr. Seuss. The Island Park will host several animal celebrities from the Star Alpaca Farms, allowing a rare opportunity to go face to face with these adorable camelids. Learn the facts, see the show, and maybe go home with a comfy new alpaca sweater. Alpaca wool items will be available for purchase.

Computer Club: Cloud Computing

Thursday, October 16 2:15 p.m. Manatee Room/IS Mike Peterson from Computer Medics will lead a discussion about Cloud Computing. He will answer questions such as “What is the cloud?” or “How do I access the cloud?” “How can the cloud help me manage my programs and files?” Come with cloud questions of your own, and Mike will gladly answer them.

Sunday Matinee – Dial “M” for Murder (1954)

Sunday, October 19 2:30 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Tennis pro husband (Ray Millard) plots his wealthy wife’s murder in order to receive her inheritance, but when he dials the wrong number he receives an answer he never anticipated, so his plans quickly change. 28

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But will he succeed? Grace Kelly won the New York Film Critics award for her performance in this Alfred Hitchcock classic.

Sally Rich Photo Exhibit: “The Courtship of Great Blue Herons”

Monday, October 20 9:00 a.m. Island pickup 9:10 a.m. Woodlands pickup 9:20 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup 2:00 p.m. approximate return Cost: $7.00 (lunch on your own) Shell Point’s own resident photographer Sallie Rich will be celebrating “Ding Darling Days” by giving a presentation on a DVD about one of her favorite subjects – the great blue herons. Let’s celebrate Sallie as well as Ding Darling Days by showing up for support and enjoyment. Lunch will be at the Lighthouse Restaurant.

Sadie Hawkins Dance with Billy Dean & Dawn

Tuesday, October 21 7:00 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Cost: $15.00 Ladies, this is your chance to give that special someone a little nudge and in the spirit of Li’l Abner’s gal pal, Sadie Hawkins: invite him to join you for the Sadie Hawkins Dance. Prepare for an elegant evening of dancing to the fun and fabulous sounds of Billy Dean and Dawn.

Wives, invite your husband. Singles, entice a friend. Prefer to come alone? No problem! Singles are encouraged and will be seated near one another in the midst of the excitement.

Name That Tune 1950s Edition

Thursday, October 23 2:15 p.m. Social Center/ISL Slip on your bobby socks; pull on your poodle skirt and bee-bop down for a rip-roaring game of Name That Tune. Resident John Bendall (Coquina) will tickle the ivories as you take a trip down memory lane and guess the names of popular songs from the 50s. Prizes will be given and surprises will abound. A grand prize will be awarded for the best 50s outfit!

Blaze Bistro: Dinner in the Cape

Thursday, October 23 4:30 p.m. Island pickup 4:40 p.m. Woodlands pickup 4:50 p.m. Eagles Preserve pickup 8:00 p.m. approximate return Cost: $7.00 (dinner on your own) Blaze Bistro is dedicated to serving excellence to people who want simple, delicious cuisine. Using only the freshest ingredients and serving them in a warm, comfortable atmosphere, they want to ensure each meal spent in the company of their friendly staff will be a pleasurable experience. They are also devoted to making sure you don’t go home hungry, so serving portions are as large as their desires. Entree prices at Blaze Bistro begin at $17.

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

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Chowdah-fest! Movie Night: Friday, October 24 The Ghost and Mrs Muir 12:00 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Cost: $5.00 Sign-up Required Chauderée anyone? The French were the first to name this dish, however it was New England that led to its fame in our nation. At this all American chowdah-fest you will enjoy a sampling of three types of chowder, fresh baked bread, a delicious dessert and, of course, oyster crackers all while viewing a film exploring the seafood industry.

Library Book Talk: The Fiction of Wendell Berry

Southwest Florida Yard and Garden Show

Saturday, October 25 8:00 a.m. Island pickup 8:10 a.m. Woodlands pickup 8:20 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup 2:00 p.m. approximate return Location: Collier County Cost: $12.00 (admission included, food on your own) Hosted by the Collier County – University of Florida Extension Service, the annual event is always a fun outing for garden enthusiasts. Educational speakers and master gardeners will be on site and tours of the gardens and butterfly operations will be available. There will be orchids, tropicals, pottery, palm trees, fruit trees, bromeliads and more. The 4H kids will be on hand to help carry any purchases for you to bus and will also be selling items for lunch as a fundraiser.

Monday, October 27 6:45 p.m. Social Center/IS Recent widow Lucy Muir (Gene Tierney) rents a house by the ocean, which turns out to be haunted by a cantankerous sea captain (Rex Harrison). Although difficult at first, their friendship blossoms and the captain even “ghostwrites” an autobiographical book to bring in money for her. Eventually, the unlikely pair fall in love, only to be challenged when a flesh-and-blood suitor (George Sanders) appears on the scene.

Tuesday, October 28 2:15 p.m. Social Center/IS The fiction of Wendell Berry – farmer, poet, essayist, novelist and advocate – is the subject

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of Palm Acres resident Dick Jacker’s Library Book Talk. Berry has written novels and many short stories about the fictional people whose lives have centered on the land they have farmed near the small fictional town on the Kentucky River. Discussion will follow the talk and refreshments will be served.

Beach Day

Thursday, October 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: $16.00 (ice cream on your own) It is Beach Day! A favorite outing for many residents, beach day gets us out in the sun, shade and surf! The group will head to Delnor Wiggins Pass State Park for fun, food and friendship. Please bring your personal beach supplies and chair if you like. A picnic lunch will be served and a traditional stop for ice cream will be included.

Annual Holiday Bazaar Friday, Oct. 31 & Saturday, Nov. 1 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

Woodlands Commons Upstairs/Downstairs

Come discover a place where you can purchase unique treasures for yourself and complete your holiday shopping for others all in one location! This year’s highly anticipated event will feature hand-made gifts crafted with great care by our very own residents, and include items such as children’s toys, jewelry, woodworks, pottery, fabric art, ornaments, folded book art and much more! By introducing new crafters and bringing back well-known favorites, this annual event is sure to have something for everyone. Gather up your shopping bag and your friends, and prepare for two fun days of shopping!

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Support Groups Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting Thursdays, October 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 4:30 p.m. Sabal Room/WDL AA is a fellowship of men and women who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others recover from alcoholism. This “open” meeting welcomes those who struggle with alcohol as well as those who support them. For more information, contact the intergroup phone number 275-5111.

Cancer Support 1-on-1 Mentoring The goal of this resident-led program is to establish group mentoring connections between newly diagnosed cancer patients and cancer survivors. Contact Barbara Maruchi (Lakewood) at 433–9488.

Caregiver Support Group Tuesdays, October 7 & 21 Group 1: 9:15 a.m. Group 2: 10:30 a.m. 2nd Floor Educational Room #2 Pavilion Rehabilitation Building/IS This therapeutic group is aimed at helping residents deal with issues of being a caregiver for someone with a memory disorder. The resident with a memory disorder may be cared for in independent living, assisted living, or skilled nursing. Dr. Nancy Spencer facilitates the group and can be reached at 454-2043. Sign up is required.

Diabetes Group Appointment Friday, October 3 1:00 p.m. Social Center/IS Both insulin and non-insulin diabetics are encouraged to attend this meeting. Each 30

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Thursday, October 30 1:45 p.m. Manatee Room/IS Caregivers are invited to attend the new Finding Joy Group. The group will enable attendees to cope with caregiving through shared experiences and uplifting programs. The first meeting will be a great opportunity to get to know one another. Contact Jane Johnston (Lucina) at 464-5903 for more information. A coffee and dessert reception will start at 1:30.

Healing Journey Grief Support Wednesday, October 29 2:45 p.m. Manatee Room/IS Healing Journey is a series of sessions which examine the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual effects of grief. The series meets each Wednesday through December 3. The sessions are led by Dotty Morrison (Cellana) and Judy Mayer (Junonia). Register by calling Dotty at 337-4015 or the church office at 454-2147.

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Wednesday, October 22 1:15 p.m. Manatee Room/IS Poor hearing can affect many aspects of one’s life. Katalin Carrow, case manager, will be starting the new group that will help residents cope with such issues. Please attend the first meeting to brainstorm ideas and share information for the future of this group.

Memory Care Support Groups Note - Individual assessment is required before joining one of the following groups: Tuesdays, October 7 & 21 Group 1: 9:15 a.m. or Group 2: 10:30 a.m. 2nd Floor Educational Room #1 Pavilion Rehabilitation Building/IS Wednesdays, October 1, 8, 15 3:00 p.m. Behavioral Health Office 2nd Floor Medical Center/IS These therapeutic groups are designed to provide education and support to residents

who have some type of memory disorder. The objectives of the groups are to identify practical strategies to help residents better manage their memory loss, address longrange planning, and offer an environment that fosters a sense of purpose and heightened self-esteem. The last Wednesday of every month will be facilitated for the caregiver who already has a loved one attending the Wednesday meetings. Kathy Fratrick, LCSW, facilitates the group and can be reached at 454-2073. Individual appointments are also available.

Neuropathy Support Group Wednesday, October 15 11:00 a.m. Oak Room/WDL This group provides support and educational opportunities for those dealing with neuropathy. Contact Lenny Wodarczyk (Parkwood) at 443-4769.

Parkinson’s Enrichment Group Monday, October 6 10:15 a.m. Social Center/IS The goal of this group is to provide support and educational opportunities to those affected by Parkinson’s disease as a patient, caregiver, family member, or friend. Each meeting includes a speaker covering topics related to Parkinson’s, as well as group discussion and opportunities for emotional support. For more information, contact Janine Hammond, resident support services manager, at 454-2186.

Shell Point C.O.P.D. Support Group Tuesday, October 28 1:30 p.m. Oak Room/WDL Jack Hubbard (Lakewood) and Bill Staples (Arbor) lead this informative group to share information and knowledge among individuals who are oxygen dependent. For more information, call Jack at 454-1210.

The Vision Enrichment Group Tuesday, October 14 10:15 a.m. Social Center/IS The Vision Enrichment Group is a place to network and to share stories and information. Florence Putman (Eagles Preserve) is the chairperson. For more information, contact Angie Prichard at 454-2134.

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“May our paths always lead us back to one another.” The benefits from friendships ally bumped into each are evident at every stage other on Sanibel Island and in life. Small children want playrenewed their friendship. mates; school-aged children They quickly relived fond find a best friend; adolescents memories of the fun times strive for peer acceptance as they had during the summer they seek independence outside months. Rosina recalled the family circle; and adults rely how “glamorous” Linda on friendships for fun and leiwas and that her brother sure time, as well as support and had a crush on her. Linda companionship. remembered Rosina liking As we grow older, we realher brother right back, and ize the importance of friendships even knitting him an olive and how much better we feel green sweater and a pair of when we have someone that we argyle socks. Linda Sturgis and Rosina Rue became fast friends in their childhood. Although can share things with. Eventually, both they lost contact for much of their lives, they rediscovered their friendship King’s Crown residents women moved with their in the 1970s on Sanibel Island and now live as neighbors at King’s Crown. Linda Sturgis and Rosina Rue husbands to Shell Point. both grew up in New York City. forget how she used to bounce Rosina, a Recently, Linda and Rosina However, in the summertime, both of toddler at the time, on her knee and how moved into King’s Crown. Although both their families had second homes in the Rosina giggled as she bumped along. are still very independent women, and Adirondack Mountains. With the Hudson The families spent six to eight weeks in Linda can no longer bounce Rosina on her River flowing near the small community of the mountains each year. But, as time went knee, the two of them still love sharing eight families, everyone enjoyed spending by, Linda and Rosina went their separate memories, reliving similar experiences, and time together swimming, boating, and fish- ways and eventually lost contact with one simply enjoying the comfortable feeling of ing. That is where Linda and Rosina first another. the friendship that they had started so many met. Linda, an adventurous child, will never In the 1970s, Linda and Rosina actu- years ago.

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Day Respite program are encouraged to attend an informational presentation at The Arbor on Friday, October 17, at 10 a.m. with Rita Southern, director of assisted living and resident support services. This is the perfect opportunity to learn about participant eligibility, typical daily activities, and registration information. Attendees will also be offered the option to tour the Day Respite location within The Arbor and meet the caring staff.

Day Respite At The Arbor Learn more about Day Respite at The Arbor Friday, October 17 10 a.m. The Arbor Community Room Space is limited, and reservations are required by calling Patt Turner at (239) 225-2921.

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assured that I understand safety concerns and deliver appropriate treatment per the standards of care in aquatic rehabilitation.” Patients receiving inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation at Shell Point can benefit from the use of two therapy pools. The Rehabilitation Center features an

Aqua Therapy Certification Christine Gulotta, program director of the Rehab Care Group, received an Aqua Therapy certification from the Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute. She said, “Being certified in aquatic therapy allows me to bring quality treatment and advanced knowledge to Shell Point’s rehabilitation program. Patients and their families are

LSVT LOUD Certification

Christine Gulotta, program director of the Rehab Care Group, has witnessed remarkable results following aqua therapy treatment programs. Her passion for aqua therapy led her to pursue an Aqua Therapy certification from the Aquatic Therapy and Rehab Institute.

aqua therapy pool with two underwater treadmills. The new LifeQuest Aquatic Center has a therapy pool with warmer temperatures designed for specialty classes to help ease joint pain related to chronic arthritis and other illnesses. “Most physical challenges are not a barrier at the Aquatic Center,” said Healthcare Marketing Specialist

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McKenzie Millis. “The therapy pool features an easy-access ramp for patients who need rehabilitation after injuries and surgeries.” By using the resistance of water instead of weights, aqua therapy is ideal for arthritis management, joint pain, gait analysis, musculoskeletal disorders, chronic back pain, lumbar stabilization, spinal cord injuries, amputees, stroke, and brain injury. Rehabilitation patients can enjoy the benefits of aquatic therapy and exercise for improved muscle relaxation and circulation. Treatment may include increasing joint range of motion, walking activities, strength and resistance training, core strengthening, and balance. Aqua therapy can help reduce swelling, pain, and pressure during the rehabilitation process— often leading to faster progress with greater results on land.

Speech Language Pathologist Kathryn Martin, a member of the Rehab Care Group, has earned certification in LSVT LOUD (named for Lee Silverman Voice Treatment) an effective speech treatment for individuals with Parkinson’s disease and other neurological conditions. An estimated 89% of people diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease have a speech disorder, but only 3% to 4% of these people receive voice treatment. “I became certified in LSVT LOUD to help spread awareness and help provide the opportunity for people diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease to be able to communicate and socialize with their friends and family,” said Kathryn. Kathryn’s training in LSVT LOUD adds a research-proven protocol to Parkinson’s disease treatment. “We are proud to offer

tained up to two years after treatment. Recent research studies have also documented the effectiveness of this therapy in improving the common problems of disordered articulation, diminished facial expression, and impaired swallowing.

Kathryn Martin, a speech language pathologist with the Rehab Care Group, recently received certification in a speech treatment known as LSVT LOUD, which is particularly beneficial for patients with Parkinson’s and other neurological conditions.

this high level of service to our patients and residents,” she added. LSVT LOUD was developed in 1987 and has been scientifically studied for nearly 20 years with funding support from the National Institute for Deafness and other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) of the National Institutes of Health. Published research data support improvements in vocal loudness, intonation, and voice quality for individuals with Parkinson’s who received LSVT LOUD, with improvements main-

Rehabilitation Center Services The Rehabilitation Center at the Larsen Pavilion offers inpatient and outpatient rehabilitative and individualized physical therapy through a team of physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech therapists, physical therapy assistants, certified occupational therapy assistants, and technicians. Whether welcoming individuals from outside Shell Point or residents from within the community, the Larsen Pavilion provides the best quality of care available. Specialized programs include orthopedics, stroke care, memory care, dysphagia, pain management, and low vision. A dedicated occupational therapy suite and aqua therapy pool are also available. To learn more, call 415-5432.

Get the Sweet Scoop Experience a First-Hand Look

at What’s New at the Pavilion Join us on Thursday, October 23, at 2 p.m. for an informational presentation and tour of the Larsen Pavilion. Sherry Brown, director of longterm care, invites you to enjoy a complimentary scoop of Love Boat ice cream while taking a tour of the Pavilion, meeting the leadership team, and getting all of your skilled nursing and rehab questions answered. “We are so blessed at Shell Point to offer such a high-quality skilled nursing facility with superior care and top notch rehab services,” said Sherry. “This event will provide both new and longtime residents the opportunity to visit and learn more about our services – before a crisis arises.” Space is limited. Call 415-5432 to RSVP today!

By using the resistance of water instead of weights, aqua therapy is ideal for arthritis management, joint pain, gait analysis, musculoskeletal disorders, chronic back pain, lumbar stabilization, spinal cord injuries, amputees, stroke, and brain injury.

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Planning Ahead

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We all plan for other life events such as births, graduations, weddings, and birthdays. Unfortunately, we often leave preparation for the end of our lives until the very end. After all, people are often uncomfortable thinking about or talking with others about the end of their lives. However, learning about end-of-life arrangements and talking in advance with your loved ones and your health care provider can help lessen fears. Such preparation can also let those close to you know how you would like matters to be handled, making it more likely that your wishes will be carried out.

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DO NOT RESUSCITATE ORDER (DNRO) – a form to identify people who do not wish to be revived if they are not breathing or if their heart stops. The DNRO is a specific form from the Florida Department of Health (DOH). Your attorney or health care provider may have copies available for your use. The DNRO form is requested and signed by you, or your legal representative, and is signed by your doctor.

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You have the right to decide what kind of care you want or do not want, to choose where you want to spend the last days of your life, and to make clear what you would like from people close to you. Advance directives are important tools to have in place as each individual works to convey their thoughts and preferences to their family and friends. An advance directive is a document that expresses a person’s wishes about his or her health care, financial, and legal affairs. Advance directives, as the term indicates, are written in advance. Some people write them when they are diagnosed with a lifethreatening illness. Others put their wishes into writing while they are healthy, often as part of their estate planning - like writing a will or buying life insurance.

LIVING WILL – a written form that describes if you want certain life-prolonging medical care provided, withheld, or withdrawn if you are unable to make your own decisions and you have a terminal illness or are in a persistent vegetative state. HEALTH CARE SURROGATE – a written document naming another person as your representative to make medical decisions for you if you are unable to make them yourself. You can include instructions about any treatment you want or do not want, similar to a living will. You can also choose an alternate surrogate. If you choose a healthcare surrogate and alternate, be sure to ask them if they agree to take this responsibility, discuss how you would like matters handled, and give them a copy of the document.

DURABLE POWER OF ATTORNEY – This legal document appoints an individual as your attorney-in-fact, allowing that person to take charge of your financial affairs when necessary. ATTORNEY-IN-FACT – This is the person granted legal authority through a power of attorney document. It is a position of significant responsibility and requires the attorney-in-fact to always act in the best interest of the grantor of the power. Make Sure It’s On File

It is important that once you have these documents in place that they are updated as circumstances change with you or those that you have chosen to represent your interests. Please send copies of your most recent advance directive to Pat Cunningham of Resident Support Services. If you are not sure if you have provided a copy to Shell Point, give Pat a call at 239-454-2299 to clarify what is on file with Shell Point.

Additional Support Available The Legacy Foundation at Shell Point offers a free service to residents who need assistance in either creating or updating their living will and health care surrogate directives. For more information, or to schedule an appointment, please call 466-8484. 34

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Nature’s Notebook

The Nose Knows Appearing magnificent in his burgundy-colored apron with matching bowtie, we watched reverently as the professional taster raised the small blue goblet to the light. After an interminable amount of time, glaring at the glass like a prizefighter sizing up the opposition, he began methodically rotating the vessel. A viscous, yet translucent whirlpool formed and with increasing centrifugal force it began to scale the wall of the glass, threatening to spill over the rim and splatter the nearby faithful. Unexpectedly, the tasting expert quickly shoved his nose as far as he could into the glass while inhaling deeply. His nostrils flared like a thoroughbred at full gallop while his back arched and eyes widened like that of a child’s on Christmas morning. The bell-shaped glass amplified the sound of air rushing into his nose with a startling “whoosh.” Selecting an olive oil for the dinner table is apparently a dramatic and complicated process that requires attention during training.

Despite the serious business of sniffing of oils and swirling of glasses, my mind wandered, as it often does, to horticulture. In stark contrast to olive oil tasting, all that is required to enjoy flowers are your sense of smell and knowing what you like and what you don’t. Perhaps stopping to smell the flowers, if you can forgive the pun, is the essence of Shell Point. Fortunately, there are a number of fragrant flowers located throughout the property for you to enjoy. The Plumeria tree, or Frangipani, is synonymous with the tropics. The perfect flower of five overlapping petals comes in a variety of pastel colors and differing levels of fragrance. The tree earned its Frangipani common name from a sixteenth-century Italian marquis who invented a perfume from the flower of the tree. Interestingly, the Plumeria flowers’ fragrance intensifies during night hours to attract sphinx moths for pol-

lination. There are Plumerias located at the Eagles Preserve swimming pool and near the inner sidewalk on The Island, by the pond. With a silent “Y,” the Ylang Ylang tree is just plain fun to say. Although the creamy star-shaped blossoms are not very impressive, the fragrance is spectacular and is what many believe to be the basis for Coco Chanel’s No.5 perfume. There is only one specimen of Ylang Ylang tree at Shell Point, and you will find it at the gazebo behind The Arbor. It was planted as an Arbor Day tree by The Arbor residents. Gardenia jasminoides, or common gardenia, is anything but common in fragrance. The large, pure white flowers contrast with the deep shiny green leaves. As a small shrub, the flowers are easily accessible to the proboscis of all that pass by. Located at the Administration Courtyard, The Commons Entrance, and The Arbor entrance, gardenias are one of Shell Point’s most picked flowers. Please leave one on the bush for your neighbors, because the nose knows!

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Announcing Shell Point Gift Cards

The Quest for the Perfect Gift Just Got Easier Click on the “Friends and Family” page

When you are having a hard time finding the perfect gift, one of the best solutions is to purchase a gift card. With that in mind, Shell Point is introducing its very own gift card! Now, Shell Point residents, as well as their friends and family members, are welcome to purchase Shell Point Gift Cards that can be used throughout the community. Where to Purchase: Shell Point Gift Cards are available at either service desk in denominations of $25 and $50. Friends and family members can purchase gift cards online at www.shellpoint.net/friendsandfamily. It is important to note that gift cards should be treated as cash. Where to Redeem: Shell Point Gift Cards will be accepted at on-site dining venues and at the Salon & Spa. They can also be used to purchase concert tickets, admission to Academy classes, personal training sessions, and more. With so many amenities and “gift giving” ideas found throughout the community, the hardest part about receiving a Shell Point Gift Card will be deciding where to use it first! Special Delivery: Giving the gift of a Shell Point Gift Card can be made extra special. For $15, your Gift Card will be hand-delivered to its special recipient along with a Mylar balloon and three latex balloons. For more information about the new Shell Point Gift Card, contact either service desk or visit www.shellpoint.net/ friendsandfamily.

One Card, Many Uses Crystal Dining Room Palm Grill The Island Cafe Promenade Cafe Island Salon Arbor Salon Pavilion Salon Academy of Lifelong Learning Concert Series The Health Connection Happenings Programs Golf Pro Shop The Guest House Personal Training 36

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Suzy Q October Schedule

Fresh from U.S.C.G. routine maintenance and mandatory inspections, the Suzy Q hits the water again this month with a new schedule featuring both day and evening cruises. MONDAYS 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch at Woody’s Waterfront Restaurant (Pine Island) 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. NEW: Sightseeing followed by Dinner reservation at 5:15 p.m. at the Lighthouse Restaurant (Fort Myers) WEDNESDAYS 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Lunch at Rumrunners (Cape Coral) THURSDAYS 10 a.m. – 2 p.m Lunch at Matanzas Inn (Ft. Myers Beach) *Private charters are also available for the days the Suzy Q is not scheduled for its usual tours. For reservations and more information, please call 454-2136 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. PRIVATE CHARTERS Reservations for private trips are available for Shell Point resident groups, as well as outside groups that are sponsored by a Shell Point resident. Resident groups can enjoy a minimum of two hours on the Suzy Q for just $200, with $75 for each additional hour. Outside groups are welcome to schedule the Suzy Q for a minimum of two hours at a cost of $300, with a charge of $100 for each additional hour. For more information about scheduling a private charter, contact Melody Desilets at 454-2290.

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