ALSO INSIDE: Winter Concert Series • Shell Point Library Turns 50! Jan/Feb 2021 Vol. 16 Issue 1
Artistry
on Ice A Common Bond Discovered at Shell Point
Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! – Isaiah 43:18,19a
2021 is a Fresh Start!
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There is nothing better than a new beginning, and it is safe to say that we have all been looking forward to the end of 2020 and the start of a new year. While it is tempting to look back, let’s take this opportunity to look forward to 2021 with hopeful anticipation and optimism. Encourage one another as we make the very best of the year to come. Happy New Year!
Library Past and Present
Read anything good lately? Well, you certainly have if you’ve been to the Shell Point Library! This wonderful resident-run program is celebrating 50 years of service and is also hosting the annual library fund drive. Learn more on page 18.
Let’s Get Creative
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Interested in inspiring your creativity? If you are not already involved with a studio or arts group, consider exploring your creative side by trying something new! Shell Point’s creative community is very welcoming to new members and the new Tribby Arts Center will soon be a destination for all things creative! Learn more about the groups available on page 6.
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Shell Point continues to expand its cultural offerings with Music on Mondays. This new series on SPTV-Channel 12 presents performances by world-class artists in classical music, jazz, opera and ballet. Learn more about this dazzling series on page 8.
On the Cover Shell Point employee Terry Wellman and Rosemont resident Liz Schilling share something in common from their childhoods: a passion for competitive figure skating. Glide into their story on page 10. 2
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Dr. David Nesselroade Receives Quality Champion Award for Florida B Y LY N N S C H N E I D E R
When it comes to providing outstanding, compassionate care, Dr. David Nesselroade, staff physician at the Larsen Pavilion, is at the top of the list. On October 24, 2020, Dr. Nesselroade was named the recipient of the second annual Quality Champion Award by FMDA - The Florida Society for Post-Acute and LongTerm Care Medicine. FMDA’s Quality Champion Award is given in recognition of the skills, talents, expertise, commitment and personal attributes that encompass quality patient-centered care and was presented to Dr. Nesselroade by Dr. Mark Beauchamp, chairman of the Quality Champion Award Committee, in a live-streaming ceremony as part of the FMDA’s annual conference for the state of Florida. “This award honors clinicians who work day-in and day-out to serve the frailest population in Florida’s post-acute and long-term care continuum,” said Dr. Beauchamp during his presentation of the award to Dr. Nesselroade. “The recipient of
Dr. Nesselroade has been providing quality healthcare at Shell Point since 1986.
this award embodies the highest standards of dedication, leadership, engagement and innovation and is personified as a cornerstone in his or her respective field, as well as within the facility or roles served.” Dr. Nesselroade has a distinguished medical career at Shell Point, where he has worked for 34 years, including serving as vice president and director of physician services from 1986 to 1996, followed by being a full-time staff physician at the Larsen Pavilion Skilled Nursing Center.
Support of His Peers and Patients During the nomination process, FMDA received many letters from residents and staff extolling Dr. Nesselroade’s attributes. “We feel extremely blessed to have Dr. Nesselroade here at Shell Point,” wrote Dr. Gary Goforth, medical director for the community. “We are thankful for his incredible dedication to his patients and excellence in long-term care medicine.” “Dr. Ness is compassionate, gentle, kind, and well respected by the staff, residents, and family members; and he is a skilled physician,” wrote Rachel Zellers, director of assisted living and healthcare, in her letter supporting his nomination. Junonia resident Kirk Gulledge wrote, “Jan and I have such enormous respect and gratitude for Dr. Nesselroade, for his total commitment to resident lives and health, for his genuine love of people which shows through in his patient care, and for his selfless commitment of time to take care of people whenever he is needed.” Kirk Gulledge
Judy Kinsinger of Royal Bonnet remembered an occasion when her mother received Dr. Nesselroade’s care. “When my mom had very serious heart surgery in 2005 at the age of 81, she came back to the Pavilion. At that point she could not walk more than a few Judy Kinsinger steps and was very weak in her recovery. Dr. Nesselroade would stop by frequently to check on her and help keep her spirits up. With the help of the rehab department she did eventually get home and lived another seven-and-a-half years here at Shell Point. His caring spirit, calm demeanor, and ready smile have come through to everyone he has dealt with all these years.” Not only has Dr. Nesselroade played an essential role in healthcare at Shell Point, he has also been active in The Village Church. “Dr. Nesselroade has been devoted, not just to his practice, but to the community,” wrote Reverend Andy Hawkins, senior pastor of The Village Church. “He and Julianne made The Village Church at Shell Point their church home. Imagine going to church with the same people you would see in the clinic. He never knew who might ask him a medical question, inquire about a new symptom, or ask advice during a church fellowship time. Yet there was never a hesitation about being available for a kind response. And the times Dr. Nesselroade responded to a medical emergency of residents during various church events are too numerous to mention. I can’t imagine a finer example of a caring, compassionate, competent physician.”
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WINTER CONCERTS at Shell Point Tickets for each concert are $25 and are available at either Concierge Desk. All concerts begin at 7 p.m. and take place at The Village Church. Social distancing and mandatory mask-wearing will be practiced. Residents and caregivers only.
Monday, January 25
Reiko & Friends Nine-Piece String Ensemble
Enjoy arrangements by Mozart, Grieg, Leroy Anderson, Mendelssohn, Tchaikovsky, Rouse and Johann Strauss. Reiko Niiya has been concertmaster with the Southwest Florida Symphony for 37 years, and has served as concertmaster of five other orchestras, including the Wolf Trap Opera Orchestra. She has played with the National Symphony, the Washington Opera Orchestra at the Kennedy Center and on Dancing with the Stars. Reiko has played several presidential concerts, including Bill Clinton’s first and second Inauguration Gala Concerts, A Christmas in Washington, and the Ford Theater Celebration.
Tuesday, February 2
An Evening of Dixieland Herb Bruce and The Herbicide Jazz Band This six-piece band, plus vocalist, delivers a toe-tapping evening of Dixieland jazz. The program includes Lazy River, Tin Roof Blues, Snake Rag and The Basin Street Stomp. Herb Bruce is a world-class trombonist and leader of the Herbicide Jazz Band. He has played at jazz festivals throughout the country, and with top artists including Nelson Riddle and Wayne Newton. Herb has toured with Boots Randolph, Spiritual to the Bone, the premiere Salvation Army Brass Bands and can be heard on recordings by Hank Williams, Jr.
Tuesday, February 16
A Jazz Tribute to Gershwin and Rodgers Lew Del Gatto / Dan Miller Jazz Quintet
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Do not miss this talented jazz quintet as they perform an evening of Gershwin and Rodgers classics, including The Lady is a Tramp, I Got Rhythm and Strike up the Band. Lew Del Gatto has played with the Radio City Music Hall Orchestra, Doc Severenson’s band, Buddy Rich, and toured with Frank Sinatra. Lew played on recordings with Tony Bennett, Gladys Knight, Aretha Franklin as well as on motion picture scores – most notably the original Blues Brothers film. Lew played with the Saturday Night Live Band for 20 years. Since 2009 Lew has been the artistic director of the Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra. Dan Miller spent eleven years as a member of the Harry Connick, Jr. Orchestra. He has toured internationally and recorded with Wynton Marsalis, Maynard Ferguson, and Woody Herman. Dan is currently a member of the Naples Philharmonic Jazz Orchestra and the musical director of the Naples Philharmonic Youth Jazz Orchestra.
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Monday, March 8
Bay Kings Band presents
This Magic Moment A Trip Through Three Decades of Pop
1950s • 1960s • 1970s This seven-piece band, with two vocalists, will take you on a journey through three decades of pop, rock and soul, including hits by Sam and Dave, Aretha, Elvis, Earth, Wind & Fire and more. The Bay Kings Band is one of south Florida’s top bands. Comprised of musicians who have played with Gloria Estefan, Julio Iglesias, Paul Anka, Ricky Martin and Shakira, among others, they are known for their high-energy performances.
Walking Club Explores
Sanibel Island’s Bailey Tract B Y J I M P L U M M E R ( PA R K WO O D )
The Walking Club outing at Bailey Tract on Sanibel was four days after Tropical Storm Eta brought all-day rain and strong, blustery winds to Southwest Florida. However, on the day of our walk, the stormy weather was gone, a few puddles remained, cloud cover kept us cool and the temperature was perfect, right around 80 degrees. The entrance to Bailey Tract is located on Tarpon Bay Road. across from Bailey’s General Store. The tract is owned and maintained as a part of the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge. Many of the 38 participants were unfamiliar with Bailey Tract, and we all enjoyed a peaceful walk in the quiet, pristine nature area. We had the place mostly to ourselves, with the exception of one or two bike riders. The trails were primarily
sand and gravel, along narrow pathways and dikes, with scenery including freshwater ponds and marshes, tall cordgrass, and other natural wildlife and vegetation. As for wildlife, we spotted several
snakes – a rat snake (estimated to be about four-foot long), and a black racer, along with a rabbit and some butterflies. After leaving Bailey Tract, our five-mile walkers continued north on Tarpon Bay Road to Tarpon Bay itself – the home of Tarpon Bay Explorers, where canoes, kayaks, and pontoon boats can be rented. A gift shop and restrooms were also available, but the five-milers continued on, passing by more areas of interest, including the Sanibel Historical Museum and Village, as well as the brandnew home for Big Arts. Next, we passed St. Michael and All Angels Episcopal Church, before finishing the walk back at Bailey’s General Store. The group enjoyed an absolutely beautiful day out in nature. Watch the Weekly Reminder for the next Walking Club outing.
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NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTION :
Be More Creative! BY MICHAEL WEISS, MANAGER OF TRIBBY ARTS CENTER
Are you creative? Are you creative enough? If you answered “no” to either of those questions, then now is the time to think about changing that. As we’re getting closer to the opening of Tribby Arts Center, keep in mind that it isn’t just a place to see art exhibitions and enjoy performances. The Tribby will also be home to nine visual and performing arts studios including the Crafts Studio, Glass Studio, Literary Arts Studio, Music Studio, Painting Studio, Performing Arts Studio, Photo Studio, Pottery
Studio and Quilting Studio. It will be buzzing with activity and creativity— and you should be a part of that. If you’re not already involved with a studio or arts group, consider exploring, nurturing, feeding and expressing your creative side. Try something new, or rekindle a creative interest that you may have had years ago. Shell Point’s creative community is very welcoming to new members. Some groups offer classes, while others will work with you, one-on-one, to get you started.
Regardless of your creative background or skill level, the goal is to have fun, be inspired and be creative. Try throwing a pot, making a stained glass window, writing a story, painting a picture, taking photos, creating a quilted heirloom, playing an instrument, learning an illusion or acting in a reader’s theater production. Following is a list of contacts for some of Shell Point’s art, literary, music and performing arts clubs, groups and studios that you can call or email to get started.
A PARTIAL LISTING OF SHELL POINT ART CLUBS, GROUPS AND STUDIOS
ART Glass Studio The Glass Studio provides a place for Shell Point residents to create with glass. It has the basic equipment and tools, plus work space, to support stained glass and fused glass projects. Stained Glass contact: Bill Hotchkiss (239) 565-1414 or stbtwillie@aol.com. Fused Glass contact: Michael Armstrong (239) 236-7751 or marmstrong@alum.mit.edu.
Painters Guild
Pottery Studio
The Painters Guild provides a friendly place where residents can explore their own comfort level of creativity for painting and drawing in a nurturing non-judgmental environment. The group provides classes, seminars, member exhibits, studio workshops, library, etc. All are welcome with any level of experience, from the person who hasn’t painted anything since kindergarten to the seasoned veteran. Contact: Ray Galligan (732) 859-2135 or ewmray@gmail.com.
All pottery skill levels, including beginners, are welcome in hand-building, throwing and sculpture. The studio is equipped with three pottery wheels, a slab roller, a spray booth and a kiln. Contacts: Lynda Freisner (239) 2252287 or alfreeze57@gmail.com Augusta Crane (239) 206-8091 or crane9309@hotmail.com.
Photo Club The Shell Point Photo Club welcomes photographers of all skill and experience levels. The group’s goal is to facilitate educational, inspirational, and challenging experiences to help all photographers gain in their ability to express themselves in photography. The club offers monthly meetings, small-group classes, and individual tutoring, as well as one-on-one help in post-processing. Contact: Dotty Morrison (239) 2335431 or dotmorr@gmail.com.
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Shell Point Quilters The Shell Point Quilters are open to anyone who has an interest in quilting. Various workshops, techniques, challenges, and other activities are shared, plus a quilt show is held every two years. Contact: Pat Meredith (239) 935-7790 or pmeredith2@yahoo.com.
“You can’t use up creativity. The more you use, the more you have.” — Maya Angelou
THEATER/ PERFORMING ARTS The Illusionists Club Learn, share and perform the art of magic. All are welcome; no experience required. This friendly group will introduce you to the fun of entertaining with magic and teach you some tricks you can show to family and friends. Contact: Warrin Meyers (239) 770-6016 or warrinmeyers@gmail.com.
LITERARY Writers Guild Through classes, workshops and public presentations, the Writers Guild encourages Shell Point residents to produce original work including memoirs, essays, poetry, theatrical scripts and short stories for fun and personal satisfaction. Contact: Tanya Hochschild (239) 4825346 or tutsie@centurylink.net.
MUSIC Jazz ‘n Stuff Jazz ‘n Stuff is a group of resident volunteers playing 10% Jazz, and 90% percent music from the Great American Songbook for the greatest audience in the world: our fellow residents. The group accepts residents who want to play on a regular basis, or as guest performers. The audition process is simple: 1. Do you want to play with us? 2. Do you have an instrument? 3. Do you have a pulse? You’re in! Contacts: Arlene Christina (309) 5330675 Cas Obie (239) 437-1386 or jazznstuff01@gmail.com.
Musicians Guild The Musicians Guild is for the users of the Music Studios at the Tribby Arts Center. The studios provide acoustically controlled space for music practice either individually or in ensembles, and has high quality pianos, both acoustic and electronic. The Guild sponsors several ensembles that are open to new members including Acoustic
Jam, which is a group for players of acoustic string instruments. Contact: Chuck Fuechsel (239) 4665951 or chuckf239@gmail.com.
Shell Point Strings Shell Point Strings is a string ensemble that provides an opportunity for residents who desire to continue the enjoyment of playing classical, sacred and pop music in their retirement years. Contact: Eleanor Pease (239) 433-9252 or ejpease2009@yahoo.com.
Percussion Workshop In this fun weekly workshop, participants learn the proper way to play percussion instruments, including hand drums (djembes and tubanos) and hand-held percussion instruments, explore rhythm patterns, technique, and percussion notation under the instruction of professional percussionist Isaac Fernández Hernández. Two groups meet Monday mornings: beginners who are just coming to drum for fun, and an intermediate group for those with some experience. Contact: Warrin Meyers (239) 7706016 or warrinmeyers@gmail.com.
Shell Point Players This group meets twice a month to read plays aloud, with participants “becoming” the characters they are reading. The Players will also plan occasional public presentations for the Shell Point community, which are performed with script-in-hand. No experience or memorizing is required. Come as often or as little as works for you. Contact: Kate Sullivan (941) 286-8056 or katem3252@gmail.com.
“Creativity is intelligence having fun.” — Albert Einstein
Shell Point Singers The Shell Point Singers is mostly a secular chorus, which meets on Monday afternoons, September through December and January through April. The group presents two annual concerts for residents in December and April. The chorus is open to everyone who is interested in singing (no audition required). Contact: Lynn Tutton (239) 432-0845 or lynn.shellpoint@gmail.com. Shell Point Life | January/February 2021
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Shell Point continues to expand its cultural offerings with Music on Mondays, which will run every other Monday from January 4 through May 24. This new series on Shell Point TV’s Channel 12 presents performances by world-class artists in classical music, jazz, opera and ballet. Tune in every other Monday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. and enjoy superb performances from the best seats in the house. For a complete listing, go to the Events listing on www.shellpoint.net.
Monday, January 4
Menahem Pressler Monday, January 4
On the day of his 90th birthday, pianist Menahem Pressler joins Paavo Järvi and the Orchestre de Paris at the Salle Pleyel in Paris for a program of Haydn, Mozart and Sibelius. (2014)
Monday, January 18
The Magic Flute Monday, January 18
The 2013 Baden-Baden Easter Festival’s production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute features an outstanding cast in a contemporary version of this beloved opera, directed by Robert Carsen and accompanied by the Berlin Philharmonic under the direction of Sir Simon Rattle. Pavol Breslik stars as Tamino, Kate Royal as Pamina, Michael Nagy as Papageno, Ana Durlovski as the Queen of the Night, and Annick Massis, Magdalena Kozena, and Nathalie Stutzmann as the Three Ladies. (2013)
Monday, February 1
Gershwin Monday, February 1
The Marcus Roberts Trio joins Seiji Ozawa conducting the Berlin Philharmonic for a night of Gershwin. Program includes An American in Paris, Rhapsody in Blue, and Piano Concerto in F. (2003)
Monday, February 15
Night of Love
Love Songs from The Classical Repertoire
Monday, February 15
Conductor Ion Marin and soprano Renée Fleming join the Berlin Philharmonic to perform some of the most beautiful love songs of the classical repertoire, including works by Puccini, Strauss, Wagner, Mussorgsky, Tchaikovsky and Dvorák. (2010)
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Vivaldi, Mozart, and Beethoven
Zubin Mehta conducts the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra in a program of three 18th-century concertos, featuring trumpeters Ram Oren and Yigal Meltzer, clarinetist Ron Selka, and pianist Khatia Buniatishvili. (2015)
2021 Shell Point Celebration of Photography
Reimagining the Shell Point Photo Contest BY D OT T Y M O R R I S O N (C E L L A N A )
How many days during 2020 inspired great photography? For most people, the answer is, “Not many!” Travel limitations, stayat-home restrictions, even lack of motivation to take photographs no one would see, have caused most photographers to leave the camera on the table in the past months. So the Photo Club board decided to reimagine the annual photo contest and instead sponsor a celebration of our residents’ photography, even photography from years ago. There will not be any judges nor any ribbons this year, so competition will not be an issue. Instead, the focus will be on each photographer’s individual approach to their art. We hope to learn what excites you, whether it’s taking landscape photographs or macro, wildlife or your wild grandchild, birds or butClockwise L-R: Where is the Elevator? by Fran Ippenson (Royal Bonnet) 2017 Photo Show • terflies, abstract or still life. We Follow Me by Frank Moore (The Arbor) 2016 Photo Show • Sweet Treat by Holly English (Cellana) 2017 Photo Show want to discover what inspires you to pick up your camera or point it with you. The annual Shell Point Photo range of photographic experiences of our your phone to capture a moment. Time restrictions are lifted. Instead Contest has usually limited the time frame residents. The application form will include of worrying that you don’t have any great for photographs, primarily to encourage questions about your number of years of new photos to share, go back in the files our residents to keep using their skills to experience as a photographer, the kind of and find those photos that best exemplify take new images, but the past months have camera you prefer, and what most inspires your artistry as a photographer. As long as been defined by limitations, so we’re giving your art. This year we hope to incorporate you have a digital file, we’d like to enjoy as much freedom as we can. Some residents some of those stories. may have taken photographs a few years Show Us Your Digital Photos! before moving to Shell Point and this is an Application forms for the 2021 Shell opportunity to share some of those. In the past, in order to fairly judge Point Celebration of Photography will be photographs, the contest has always had at the Concierge Desks on March 1 and set categories, but no matter how var- digital images will be due by March ied the choices over the years, there may 19. SPTV and The Weekly Reminder will have been photographs that just didn’t fit feature updates in March. In addition, the criteria. There also might be a great Photo Club membership is currently free to photograph someone has taken recently all, until we resume in-person meetings. By for a category that has been eliminated. signing up, you will receive updates by email, This year, however, since there will be as well as invitations to join our Zoom meetno judges, categories won’t be necessary. ings and a chance to share photographs. Above: Fanfare by David Marriot (Eagles Preserve) 2015 Photo Show Now’s the time to showcase those images For questions or to join the Photo Top: Reflection Near Sanibel Causeway that just didn’t fit before. Club, please contact Dotty Morrison at by Susan Schmitt (Lakewood) This year we want to focus on the wide (239) 233-5431 or dotmorr@gmail.com. 2016 Photo Show Shell Point Life | January/February 2021
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Two Figure Skaters Reminisce About Their Days on the Ice B Y LY N N S C H N E I D E R
When Rosemont resident Liz Schilling and Executive Assistant Terry Wellman first met, they discovered a shared connection: both were competitive figure skaters in their youth. As they chatted, they vividly remembered those predawn mornings in a silent arena, practicing “school figures,” and the many hard falls as they worked on mastering difficult jumps. For years they ate, slept and dreamt figure skating. Who knew that one day their stories, both so different, would intersect at a place called Shell Point?
LIZ SCHILLING Personal Triumph to National Tragedy
lessons at the outdoor rink. “Of course, I rushed to sign up,” she said. A few years later, when Liz was eleven years old, Frank Ritter Shumway, a resident of Rochester who soon became president of the United States Figure Skating Association, built a new indoor rink on the campus of Rochester Institute of Technology. Shumway recruited a total of seven young skaters to attend Rochester’s first indoor summer skating school where
they would have ice time from the wee hours of the morning until late evening every day of the week – summer or winter with top coaches from New York City, Chicago, Toronto and a few other cities. Liz could take lessons in “school figures,” free skating and dance, each from a different coach. School figures began with a variety of figure eights and progressed through increasingly difficult sets of figures. In order to compete in singles competition a skater had to first perform school figures in front of an intimidating group of judges, who stood silently on the ice beside the skater and then judged the shape, edges and tracings of each figure. Next came the free skating portion of the competition, where programs included jumps, spins and choreographed movements in
Growing up in Rochester, New York, fifty miles across Lake Ontario from Toronto, Canada, means having skis or skates strapped to your feet as soon as you can walk. In Liz Schilling’s case, it was daily skating at a beautifully kept outdoor rink, where moms offloaded their children after school, returning to claim them long after the lights came on in the evening, just in time for dinner. Over the years, they played Crack the Whip and Red Rover, learned tricks from the older kids, and took hot chocolate breaks in a cabin heated by a wood stove. Liz clearly remembers the day when a group of competitive skaters was brought from Toronto to put on an evening show for the skaters’ families. Mesmerized by the performance, Liz was excited to learn that one of the accomplished skaters would be coming to give Liz Schilling sits on a snowbank in Rochester, New York.
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front of an audience. Scores from both segments were combined, weighted heavily in favor of the school figures, which Liz found tedious. “Unfortunately, many of the best free skaters were not particularly good at school figures, so they never made it to the top,” she said. “In recent years, however, all that has changed, with school figures replaced by ‘moves in the field,’ which are incorporated into free skating programs.” Dance tests ranged from preliminary, which consisted of three dances, through a series of levels leading to the top gold level. “Coaches with just a few students spent hours on the ice with us between lessons that first summer, leading us through dances so that we learned and perfected the steps in
prescribed patterns,” she said. “That summer we had several test sessions, with panels of judges arriving from out of town. Because of the intense daily training and practice, some of us passed our first few test levels in both figures and dance and progressed in free skating as well, although there were no tests for free skating. “In those days, our parents did not come into the rink to watch or coach their kids. They just dropped us off at the door before breakfast and returned when summoned in the evening,” recalled Liz. “Back then, skating was just plain fun, a passion to be developed. There were no sponsorships and no pressure from parents. Our parents were just thankful that we were totally occupied. We were motivated by our own personal development of great work habits and our own aspirations to rise in the ranks. With so many tests and competitions ahead of us, there were always specific goals to be reached, challenges to be conquered.” Soon Liz was competing in both singles and dance competitions. “Competitions were so exciting. This involved going to Mrs. Angie to have our dresses made exactly as we imagined them, in an array of colors with sparkles at the necklines. In those days, the boys and men wore identical ‘monkey suits’ with well-fitting pants and waist length jackets. We traveled to other Liz poses with her partner, Bill Rider, after winning class title in the North Atlantic States Sub-Sectionals. At 14, Liz was a member of the Gay Blades skating team.
Throughout high school, Liz spent most of her free time on the ice as a member of the Genesee Figure Skating Club.
cities with our coaches, getting congratulatory telegrams from our parents when we did well.” Within a few years, Liz had stopped school figure tests at the sixth level, while advancing to the gold levels in both dance and pairs. Dance competition focused on ballroom dance-style moves, which were more about form and less about athleticism. After she returned from summer skating in Denver when she was 16, a coach asked her to try out for pair skating with a tall guy she had never met. “The coach led us through some lifts and pair moves and convinced me to move forward with this new endeavor, which proved exciting and tremendous fun,” said Liz. “Overhead lifts, death spirals, synchronized jumps and spinning as a pair all presented a wonderful new challenge.” Liz and her new partner, Bill Rider, worked together as a team and by the next summer they won a Canadian/American competition at Lake Placid and went on to win the Northeastern Regionals and Eastern Sectionals. By the end of 1960, the pair were on the fast track to success and had progressed to the Nationals of the U.S. Figure Skating Championships, which were to be held in Colorado Springs in January of 1961 and were a lead-in to the World Figure Skating Championships that would be held in Prague the following month. If the pair did well, they would get to attend the World Figure Skating Championships in Prague in February. High Hopes, High Altitude
Liz and Bill flew with their coaches to Colorado Springs, just two days before they were scheduled to compete. They were well-prepared and optimistic. However, skating a vigorous five-minute program at 6,500 feet proved to be the beginning of the end. “It takes two weeks to acclimate to such a high altitude, especially if one is to engage in athletic pursuits,” said Liz. “In the draw for skating order, we ended up with the ‘short straw,’ getting the first slot, which is always the fatal strike, as 12
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scores, in those days before more objective computer scoring, generally went up with each skater. After a strenuous warm-up and thinking we had time to rest and catch our breath before we were on, we were immediately called back onto the ice to start our program. It all started well, but after four minutes our energy fell apart and we were doomed, much to the chagrin of our coach, who placed the blame on me for having overdone the warm-up.” In that moment, the pair realized there was no chance that they would travel to the World Figure Skating Championships. “Naturally, we were deeply disappointed, but we celebrated with the new World team, which included many of our friends, at a final party before flying home,” said Liz. Little did she know this skating setback would save her life. Tragedy Strikes
The next week, when Liz returned to school, a large group of girls was waiting on the porch to console her about the “crash.” “I hadn’t heard the news,” said Liz. The Sabina Airline Flight 548, which was carrying the entire U.S. team, all of the coaches, and many family members, had crashed in Belgium following an aborted landing, making it the saddest day in U.S. skating history. “Along with my personal anguish at the loss of my friends and teammates, my plans to work with the Olympic coaches in Colorado Springs, home of the U.S. figure skating headquarters, when I was scheduled to enter Colorado College were smashed to bits,” said Liz. While Liz’s future in competitive skating was likely over, she didn’t completely hang up her skates. Sticking with her original plan, after graduating from high school that spring of 1961, Liz went west to Colorado College in Colorado Springs, taking only some clothes, her skates and a Smith Corona typewriter. During college, Liz was able to skate a bit at the Broadmoor World Arena, which had been the training center for the Olympic teams, but with such a complete and debilitating loss of both the top skaters and Olympic coaches, there was really no organized skating program at that time. Liz started a new life at college where she began to move forward, often passing the Broadmoor on her way to hitting the ski slopes between classes. During her sophomore year, Liz met her husband, Terry
Liz attended college in Colorado Springs, Colorado, which was the home of the Olympic training center for figure skating.
Schilling, who was a cadet at the Air Force Academy nearby. Liz and Terry were married in the spectacular Air Force Academy Chapel in 1965. In the years following college, Liz and Terry moved to Ohio, Iowa and Northern Virginia. In each location, Liz skated in some shows and exhibitions and she taught ice dance classes on a volunteer basis. In the 1970s, Liz found a dance partner with whom she won senior dance competitions and performed in exhibitions. “Even in my fifties, I loved skating, but as job demands and family responsibilities took over, life moved away from the skating rink.” Life Moves On
By the 1980s, Liz had a well-established career in creating programs for schools, while juggling three children, two of whom had serious ongoing medical problems. In 1982, Liz and Terry moved to the Philadelphia area, where Terry was an executive with GE Aerospace, and Liz developed new programs for both the public school system and the Haverford School for Boys. In 1990, the Schillings moved back to the Washington, D.C. area, where Liz taught at The Potomac School in McLean, Virginia, and Terry worked at Fairchild Space and then at Orbital Sciences. When the internet created a new literacy in the early 1990s, Liz earned a Master of Library and Information Science (MLIS) degree, becoming a corporate “cybrarian,” a professional that specializes in using the internet as a resource tool. Working for the National Association of Home Builders, Liz performed research for national membership and traveled widely to national and international trade shows, providing and teaching in computer labs, bringing builders into the world of dig-
ital information and reporting. One highlight was a three-week trip to China, taking a cadre of building suppliers to a trade show and seminar series in Shanghai. Liz then moved over to The American Health Care Association, the world’s largest lobbying association for nursing homes and long-term care facilities. It was there that she researched and wrote about the benefits of Lifecare and the importance of moving to a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) sooner rather than later. Liz became an expert in the CCRC industry and wrote numerous articles directed at the exploding Baby Boomer population. “Move while you are still young enough to become thoroughly involved in the activities offered and to develop friendships that will last for the rest of your life,” she wrote. In order to pursue that idea, she and Terry visited Florida to do “research” on a number of long-term care facilities, including Shell Point. Liz chose the candidates by searching the internet for retirement communities on the water, with boat slips, kayaking, swimming pools, and lots of activities and opportunities for interaction. Of all the places they visited, Shell Point proved to be exactly the place they were looking for. Rather than waiting another five to eight years, they decided to come immediately. The couple spent five months in a residence on The Island and then moved into their new home in Rosemont in 2017. Since then, Liz and Terry are enjoying their active lives at Shell Point. Reflecting on the Past
Liz looks back on her years of ice skating fondly, remembering both the good times and the sad times with the understanding that only time and life experience can bring. “Competitive skating provided an excitement I can’t explain and I loved every minute of my time on the ice. All of those years of skating helped me to develop a strong work ethic and the ability to appreciate everything that has come my way since then. Ice skating was an incredibly important part of my life and I am truly grateful for that experience.” Continued on next page
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TERRY WELLMAN Ice Rinks to Ice Capades
From the very start, Terry Wellman’s parents knew that her life was going to go straight up— literally— because Terry was born in the elevator of the hospital in Euclid, Ohio. “My father was so nervous that he accidentally took the long way to the hospital and ended up getting a police escort,” she said. “My mom barely made it into the elevator before I arrived.” That was not going to be the only exciting moment that Ron and Anita McNamara would experience in raising Terry, who was the couple’s middle child. From the beginning, Terry had a mind of her own and the confidence to pursue what she 14
wanted. Terry tied on her first pair of skates when she was in the fourth grade of elementary school. She and her older sister, Linda, joined a learn-to-skate program at the C.E. Orr Arena in Euclid. Terry was immediately hooked. Terry’s coaches recognized that she had a natural talent and encouraged her to start taking private lessons. She also joined the arena’s skating club called the Euclid Blade and Edge, which hosted local and regional competitions and put on annual shows for the community. Early on, her coach recommended she start entering competitions where she quickly became a seasoned competitor. “Skating just came naturally to me,” said Terry. I loved the movement and the music. Although I hated doing the school figures. They were so boring!” Terry continued to skate in the club
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throughout junior and senior high school. Her days began and ended at the ice rink. It would be pitch dark outside when her mom would wake her at 4 a.m. for practice, but Terry would simply pull on her skating gear and head out the door. She would be on the ice by 5 a.m. “My mother was a saint,” she said. “Not only did she drive me to my practice sessions, but she sat through them as well.” Creative Choreography
All that practice began adding up though, because Terry started winning many of the regional competitions. One of the things that made her unique was that not only was she a good skater, but she also began choreographing her own routines for all of her competitions. This was unheard of. Generally, the coaches would choreo-
graph the routines for their skaters. But, after just a few competitions, Terry began creating her own routines and her coach, Chuck Rossbach, could see that the routines were actually better at showing off Terry’s advancing skills and natural abilities. At first, Terry was winning local competitions being hosted by the Cleveland Skating Club. But soon, she, her mother and her grandmother were traveling to regional competitions where Terry continued to excel. Since Terry was petite, her coach recommended that she get a partner and go into pairs skating, but Terry preferred skating alone. “I liked skating because it wasn’t a team sport,” said Terry. “I could go at my own pace and do my own thing. It came very easy to me. I wanted to learn new movements all the time and I just loved creating the choreography.” In fact, that’s what got her noticed by one of the premier ice skating coaches at that time. Following her performance during a regional competition, one of the coaches from another team approached Terry to ask who had choreographed her routine. Unbeknownst to Terry, the coach was Carol Heiss Jenkins, a former world champion and 1960 gold medal Olympian who became a legendary coach in the Cleveland area. Heiss coached several students who became Olympians. Heiss approached Terry’s mother regarding her natural ability and recommended that Terry become one of her students. Terry’s mother was thrilled that her daughter had such talent but was concerned about the changes that pursuing it could bring to their lives. She committed to having a talk about it with Terry’s father later that evening. “When you are skating competitively, every skater dreams of the Olympics,” said Terry. “However, to make that dream come true you have to give up everything and really commit to a change of your entire lifestyle including moving to wherever the coach is living. My parents were not prepared for or willing to separate the family so they respectfully declined. Had I known about this back then, I would have pleaded and done anything I could to make that happen. Skating was totally my life. I loved everything about it. All I ever wanted to do was skate.” Skating continued to expand Terry’s
horizons. “I had the opportunity to train in Villars, Switzerland with skaters from all over the world one summer. My coach selected a small group of his students to go. We all stayed together in a chalet, practiced every day, and had our meals in the restaurant that overlooked the arena. I learned so much from the Swiss coaches and skaters. At the end of the summer the club held a skating exhibition for the town. I was one of the two American skaters selected for solos in the show. That experience was a once-in-a-lifetime experience that I have always treasured.” Throughout high school, Terry continued skating every day before school in the morning and then back to the rink each afternoon after school. “I skated mornings, evenings, weekends, and in the summer. I lived and breathed the ice,” said Terry. “It’s what made me happy.” An Opportunity to Audition
Not wanting to leave ice skating behind, auditions were a natural progression for Terry. In the 1970s, ice shows such as the Ice Follies, Ice Capades and Holiday on Ice were extremely popular and traveled throughout the United States and Canada. When Terry realized that she wasn’t going to be competing much longer, she started auditioning for the shows whenever they came to town. “At the end of each series of shows in a small town there was a common practice where students could come out on the last night after the show to audition for the management of the show,” said Terry. “When they hold the tryouts on the last night after the show, you put on your skates and you skate out onto the ice and perform.
This is how they recruit new members for these shows.” Terry tried out a few times during her years in senior high school. But she was always told she was too short and she was too young. Finally, she gave up. “I knew I would eventually get older, but I was never going to get any taller.” Terry had just graduated from high school and realized that performing in a professional ice skating show probably wasn’t going to be an option for her. However, her mother talked her into going one last time after she graduated from high school to try out. The audition went well, but she did not get selected. So, she hung up her skates and got a job as a welder at a local factory. “I was resolved to make the best of it.” She was 18 years old. That summer, Terry was at work when her mother received a phone call for her from Debbie Dolan, the performance director of the Ice Capades. “They called the Continued on next page
Throughout junior and senior high school, Terry was a member of the Euclid Blade and Edge Club, where she quickly became a seasoned competitor.
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house to say that someone in the company had been injured and they were looking for someone who was the same size and height of that person so that the costumes would fit. Finally, being petite was an advantage!” said Terry. “When my mother called me at work, at first I didn’t believe it was true. However, one week later, I was on a plane headed to Charlotte, North Carolina where I would be on the road for the rest of the entire tour. Terry had six days to learn the choreography for seven complex routines. Reality Sets In
Terry thought it was a dream come true when the Ice Capades called. However, once she started with the company, reality quickly set in. The group traveled mainly by bus, the cost of which was covered by the company, but the hotel rooms and food were the responsibility of the performers. To make ends meet, five or six girls would share one hotel room and cook their meals on electric hot plates in their room. “I had been making really good money as a welder at the factory back 16
home, so adjusting to the low pay was difficult, but I thought the benefits would outweigh the downside. After all, I had achieved the fantasy of skating every day and wearing the beautiful costumes and putting on a great show,” she said. “I thought we would be seeing the country and enjoying the sights in each of the cities we went to, but we often didn’t have enough money to get around as the hotels were outside of the city. One of the biggest and most unexpected downsides to performing were the monetary fines. Performers were charged fines for a variety of offenses and the fines were taken out of your daily pay. That was the worst part.” Some of the offenses for which a performer could be fined were being late for rehearsal, chewing gum or smoking in costume, having your hair show from under the wig, gaining or losing weight above the set weight you were given, a run in your fishnets, if the boot of your skate was sticking out of the boot cover, or falling during a performance. “I paid a lot of fines in my time. I remember one time during a western number, part of the routine required me to sit on a wooden fence with three other performers. One of the other performers accidentally knocked me off the fence. I paid a fine for falling off the fence, a fine for losing my
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Shortly after graduation from high school, Terry joined the cast of the Ice Capades. She wore elaborate costumes as she performed in lavish shows across the country.
wig, and a fine for not realizing I had lost my wig and finishing the number without it!” “I had some fun times on the tour and loved being able to perform for the crowds because ice skating was very popular back then, but by the end of the tour I knew that this would not be a good career choice for me long-term. Being in the Ice Capades had given me an exciting and glamorous chapter in my skating career that few people ever experience. I was very grateful for the opportunity, but it was time to move on.” A New Calling
Terry quickly regrouped and decided to go into a career in healthcare full-time back home in Cleveland. Meanwhile, she knew that ice skating should still be part of her life, so she became an instructor in the learn-to-skate program and gave pri-
vate lessons to other ice skaters. In 1980, Terry married and had two children, Kyle and Shannon. “Neither of my kids were interested in ice skating as they were growing up. So we got involved in baseball and soccer and a lot of other things. I drove my kids to practice just as I remember my mom doing for me when I was a child. I was still coaching, but it was causing me to have to make sacrifices that I no longer wanted to make,” she said. “So I retired from skating for good and put all my focus on my family and my career.” Terry quickly moved up the ladder in a series of jobs that culminated in working for Dr. Ernest Hodge, a nationally-known kidney transplant surgeon at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation. Later, Terry and her family relocated to Austin, Texas where Dr. Hodge was opening a new renal transplant program.
The family lived in Austin for four years before relocating to Utah for five years and finally New Mexico for 12 years. After Terry’s parents retired to Florida, Terry and her husband, Chuck, decided to move to Florida where Terry found a position in the senior living industry, which eventually led her to Shell Point where she is the executive assistant to Martin Schappell. “Running into a Shell Point resident who had a background in figure skating has been a joyful coincidence,” said Terry. “I’ve adored meeting Liz Schilling and we have spent hours reminiscing. Looking back, ice skating as a child was one of the best times in my life. I remember it very fondly and I’m very fortunate that I was able to have that experience. Not very many people can say that they have had that. I was very fortunate that my parents made all of that possible.”
Liz Schilling and Terry Wellman were thrilled to discover they had figure skating in common and have spent hours reminiscing about their days on the ice.
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Read Anything Good Lately?
Annual Shell Point Library Fund Drive Feb 1-15 B Y LY N N E C A S T E L L A N O ( S A N D D O L L A R ) , C H A I R
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he Shell Point Library, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in 2021, has succeeded in its mission of providing a wide range of reading, research and listening materials for residents and employees. In the early days, funds were raised through the sale of resident-made items such as crafts, food items, plants and household decorations, as well as a penny jar and book sales throughout the year. Currently, the library depends on residents’ generosity during its annual fund drive, held from February 1 through February 15. Your support will allow you to continue to access more than 8,000 up-to-date regular and large print books, audio books, DVDs, four daily newspapers, as well as periodicals such as Consumer Reports, Value Line and Barron’s. As an added benefit, you can use the library’s website at www.shellpoint.net to check the availability of all items, to view your personal record of usage and even to put an item on reserve
Left: Library patron Bruce Bergen (Sundial) is an avid reader. Below: Library volunteer Jay L. Soloman (Lakewood) invites you to stop in and say hello to therapy dog, Marlee the labradoodle.
– all from the comfort of home! Don’t forget you can make purchase requests. The staff of 50 volunteers, who donate thousands of hours annually, works hard to maintain the highest
level of quality and convenience. The library serves you throughout Shell Point: on The Island in the Island Commons, at the Woodlands Genealogy Library and at King’s Crown, The Arbor, The Springs and the Larsen Pavilion. The continued success of the Shell Point Library is totally dependent on resident support. Please consider giving generously so that your library can refresh its resources, improve your experience and continue to serve the needs of the entire community. Your donation can be sent to the library through campus mail or dropped off at the library or at any concierge desk.
Thank you in advance for your generosity.
Did You Know There is a Genealogy Library? The Genealogy Library is located at The Woodlands Commons. Proctors help residents maximize the library’s many resources. Volunteer proctor Lois Walsh (seated at desk) assists Patricia Mowbray. Pat is looking forward to giving a family tree to her children as a Christmas gift.
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Shell Point Library volunteers bring leadership to this vital program. L-R: Marilyn Hooper, Susan Cleaver, Marilyn Frayer, Barbara McMaster and Brenda Norris
1966-2021 Celebrating 50 Years
Throughout the past five decades, the Shell Point Library has been run by dedicated volunteers and has expanded to include a total of six locations.
A popular volunteer program that started in 1971 was the Shell Point Library. The very first library was located in an empty apartment on the second floor of Macoma. Back then, 200 residents made weekly visits to the bare room, equipped with only a table, chair, lamp and sign-out book, donating and storing books to be enjoyed by all residents. Later that year, with an appointed volunteer librarian in charge, the “book nook� moved to a new, expanded space in the Village Center that housed its growing number of books. Today, the Shell Point Library, which is completely run by resident volunteers helps manage multiple locations throughout the campus. Each month, the library adds approximately 40 new books, including hardcover, paperback, large print and audio books, as well as movies and music CDs. The Shell Point Genealogy Library, founded in 1982, also falls under the umbrella of the Shell Point Library. It started as a cubbyhole with a few bookcases and eventually moved into the Woodlands Commons. The Genealogy Library contains more than 850 books and historical society periodicals, as well as magazine and software subscriptions to assist with research, and more than 100 CDs with genealogical information. Resident volunteers, who have become amateur experts in searching genealogical roots, are available to assist newcomers. Shell Point Life | January/February 2021
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Grateful Hearts FOR CARING, SERVING HANDS BY J U DY K I N S I N G E R , C H A I R
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Recognizing the valued service we receive from our wonderful employees every day, the residents of Shell Point responded very generously to the Employee Christmas Fund during this unusual pandemic year. Since tips are generally not allowed at Shell Point, the Christmas gift program is an important way that we can say “Thank You” in a meaningful, yet practical manner, to the many staff who are visible and also to
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those who are often never seen. Collectively, they keep things going 24/7, caring for and enriching our lives. This year, the total amount of all the donations received was $521,570. Fabulous! All full-time staff (except for senior level management and directors) received a gift of $630.00. Staff who worked part-time or who were hired within the last year received a prorated amount based on the hours they worked
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during the past year. We are so grateful to our staff for what they do for us every day, and as several employees have said to us, “We are truly thankful and blessed by this gift!” As co-chairs of the committee, we extend a heartfelt “thank you” to each of you residents who contributed to this campaign and who have helped brighten the lives of our employees during this holiday season!
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Delivering Smiles
Nothing says Merry Christmas like a beautiful, bright red poinsettia. In the spirit of the season, Shell Point staff were out in force delivering a fresh poinsettia to each resident to bring joy and good will.
Christina Bowman (Coquina)
Don Miknis (Finance)
Dorothy and Morton Zablotsky (Oakmont)
Fred Henry (Coquina) Jean VanSickle (Coquina)
Inga Bredahl and Julie Maxwell DeGrace (Sales) Nancy Hooper (Oakmont)
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Margaret OConnor (The Springs)
Dick Davis and Carol Bischoff (Turban)
Dawn Boren, Carol Sperlak and Michael Weiss (Resident Programming)
Don and Sharon Berglund (Parkwood)
Tree Lighting
‘Tis the Season! It was the perfect Florida winter night as 102-year-old, Margaret OConnor of The Springs pulled the lever at the official Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony at Friendship Point on The Island. Residents enjoyed the wonderful sounds of traditional holiday classics, played by the Naples Brass Band. Michelle Emmett, Monica Tison and Jami Smith (Resident Programming) The Naples Brass Band performed Christmas favorites.
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The Journey Continues J O N AT H A N H I G H , W E L L N E S S A N D E D U C AT I O N M A N A G E R
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hen the calendar turns from one year to the next, there is a sense of renewal and eager anticipation for what lies ahead. Although last year was much different than what we would have hoped for, the personal challenge of “lifelong learning” continues. At Shell Point, our LifeQuest initiative takes a proactive approach to wellness, personal growth, and a positive life experience. In 2021, the Academy of Lifelong Learning will do its part to present relevant, integrated programming that will help each of our residents take their next steps in their personal quest towards a life filled with health, happiness and overall wellbeing. As we start this New Year, let’s not dwell on what we “can’t do,” but rather commit to focusing on what we “can do” so that we can move forward on the journey ahead. Here are some highlights from the January and February schedule. For a complete listing, please see the current Academy brohcure available at either service desk. 24
FLL01 – Germany after the Cold War: The First 30 Years
FLL03 – Remarkable Women of Sanibel and Captiva
Monday, January 4 10 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL It has been three decades since the Cold War came to an end and Germany was finally able to unify. Join Anette Isaacs to discuss how Germany dealt with the challenges of bringing two countries together that had been painfully separated for 45 years in order to create this “New Germany”!
Wednesday, January 6 10 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL In the history of Sanibel and Captiva, countless women bucked the system to make their marks. For instance, in the early 1950s and 60s, Sarita Van Vlick and Zee Butler led the fight to preserve the island from unbridled growth and destruction. Helene Gralnick opened a small shop that became the foundation of Chico’s Inc. Author and local historian Jeri Magg celebrates the achievements of these remarkable women.
FLL02 – Confederate Generals in Blue: 33 Years Later Tuesday, January 5 10 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Author Robert Macomber will present the tale of how two Confederate generals helped bring America back together 33 years after the Civil War to prepare for the Spanish-American War. He was recently named Florida Writer of The Year by the Florida Writers Association and is best known for his “Honor Series,” popular maritime thrillers.
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FLL04 – What to Listen for in Music with Dr. Tom Cimarusti
Wednesday, January 6 4 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Have you ever wondered how music is constructed? How does a composer actually create a symphony? This three-part lecture series will introduce you to three basic elements of music: harmony, rhythm and texture.
FLL05 - Tiffany Treasures Thursday, January 7 10 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Louis Comfort Tiffany, best known for his colored glass lamps and stained glass windows, has been called “the man who could do everything.” Carol Jonson from FGCU’s Renaissance Academy will introduce you to the man and his innovative creations.
FLL06 - A Storyteller’s Workshop Friday, January 8, 15, 22 1:30 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Join Jim Bushfield (Coquina) for a workshop to share stories from personal experience and learn how to perfect your storytelling skills. Participants will discover best practices and share stories for group and leader feedback.
Medical Breakthrough Series: The Future of Healthcare and Conquering Covid Monday, January 11 2 p.m. The Village Church/ IS Presented by Dr. Larry Antonucci and Dr. May Beth Saunders of Lee Health. To register for this program, please call the Legacy Foundation at (239) 466-8484.
Become a better writer! The Academy is partnering with the Writers Guild and is excited to announce the following workshops: FLL08 - Where are those ideas for articles and books? by Roger Palms (Lucina)
FLL11 - Short Stories as building blocks for a memoir by Don Adams (Junonia)
FLL09 - Leads: Getting started the right way
FLL12 - Poetry 101 by Tanya Hochschild (Parkwood)
Tuesday, January 19 3 p.m. Game Room/WD
Tuesday, February 23 3 p.m. Game Room/WDL
FLL10 - Diving for Pearls by Debby Topliff (Turban)
FLL13 Poem workshop by Nick Ranson (Sand Dollar)
Tuesday, January 12 3 p.m. Game Room/WDL
Tuesdays, February 9, 16 3 p.m. Game Room/WDL
Tuesdays, February 4, 18 3.30 p.m. Game Room/WDL
Tuesdays, January 26 & February 2 3 p.m. Game Room/WDL
FLL07 - Japan - Its History and Culture Monday, January 11 4:30 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Professor Adrian Kerr will trace the history of Japan from 6,000 years ago, and highlight its religion, the rise of the Shoguns and Samurais, the arrival of the West as Japan ended its isolation, its expansion in the 1930s and how after WWII it grew into the economic powerhouse of today.
LS01 - Legacy Seminar: The Importance of Selecting your Trustee and Durable Power of Attorney Thursday, January 14 4:30 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL You can have the best estate planning documents in the world, but if you haven’t selected the right person to act as the trustee, your plan could fail. Presenters Craig Hersch, Mike Hill and Hayley Donaldson will walk you through the steps.
FLL15 - Sharing your Memoirs by Lucille Peterson (Lakewood) and Holly English (Cellena) Thursday, January 14 10:30 a.m. – ZOOM Conference Call Our purpose is to encourage residents to tell their story, so that future generations can benefit from their experiences. This class is for those who have written or are writing their memoirs. Our class culture facilitates support and encouragement, not criticism, as we journey through the process. Continued on next psge
Professor Adrian Kerr will return to trace the history of Japan from 6,000 years ago until today, on Monday, January 11 (FLL07).
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FLL17 - George of Hanover: A German King takes the English Throne Monday, January 18 10 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Historian Nancy Maxwell from FGCU’s Renaissance Academy will present the story of how the German nobleman George, at the age of 54, sailed for England to not only take the British throne but also establish the so-called House of Hanover in his new homeland.
FLL18 - Vietnam Mondays, January 18, 25, Feb. 1 4:30 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL In this 3-part series, Professor Adrian Kerr traces the origins of the Viet peoples from the early cultivation of rice, and follow the foundation of the northern kingdoms, the colonization by Han China and the incorporation into French Indochina. We discuss Ho Chi Min’s drive for an independent communist state and follow the failure of the Socialist Experiment.
Hitler’s Nazi regime. Join Anette Isaacs as she pays homage to Sophie and Hans Scholl, Georg Elser and several others.
FLL22 - Smog of the Sea 2 p.m. – SPTV Channel 12 The Smog of the Sea chronicles a one-week journey through the remote waters of the Sargasso Sea. Marine scientist Marcus Eriksen invited onboard an unusual crew to become citizen scientists on a mission to assess the fate of plastics in the world’s oceans. Presented in partnership with the J.N. Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge Film Series.
FLL19 - They’ve Named It Tuesday, January 19 10 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Prof. Helmreich (Parkwood) will explore eponyms – proper names that have become accepted words in everyday speech. They are massive in number and consideration of them is mesmerizing fun.
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Tokyo during the occupation of Japan; and Nebraska’s Mildred Brown and Cathy Hughes, two Omaha natives who founded successful radio and newspaper empires.
Library Book Talk: The Underground Railroad
Tuesday, January 26 2:15 p.m. Social Center/IS Join Ed Vanderhey (Coquina) for a discussion about the dramatic escape of two runaways from a Southern cotton plantation. They trusted random people and followed secret routes on their run to secure their freedom.
The Academy is excited to partner with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at the University of Nebraska at Lincoln to offer a series entitled Black Women Journalists FLL24
FLL21 - Silent Heroes: The Resistance Movement in Nazi Germany Monday, January 25 10 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Holocaust Remembrance Day provides us an opportunity to look at the forgotten heroes who gave their lives in order to fight against
The Golden Bridge opened in 2018 in Da Nang, Vietnam
FLL24 - Black Women Journalists by Professors Amy Forss, Ph.D. and Jinx Coleman Broussard, Ph.D, UNL Tuesdays, January 26 and Tuesdays, February 2, 9, 16 2 p.m. Live Zoom event Grand Cypress Room/WDL The historic black press of the 20th century featured women as publishers and writers who bravely brought truth and information to African American communities. In four sessions, you will learn about Ida B. Wells, the fearless anti-lynching crusader; Ethel Payne, who covered black U.S. soldiers in
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FLL25 - Magnificent Mozart: A Birthday Celebration Wednesday, January 27 4 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Join Dr. Thomas Cimarusti to celebrate the 265th birthday of one of music history’s greatest composers, Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. A special guest will also bring to life one of the most remarkable events in Mozart’s life.
FLL26 History’s Great Art Heists Thursday, January 28 10 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL How did the Egyptian bust of Nefertiti end up in Berlin’s Neues Museum? Where was Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa stashed when it went missing from the Louvre for two years? FGCU’s Carol Jonson will reveal the secrets.
FLL27 - Biblical Storytelling: The Bible as Oral Tradition Thursday, January 28 1:30 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Long before the Bible was a book, people gathered around storytellers who recited the stories of God and God’s people. In this class Rev. Dr. Jim Bushfield (Coquina) will examine how “hearing” the stories of the Bible differs from reading them.
FLL28 - Shell Point Chefs Series: Chef Daniel from the Arbor is Making Pistachio Encrusted Snapper Thursday, January 28 4 p.m. – SPTV Channel 12 In the second installment of our Cooking like the Shell Point Chefs series, Daniel Cotto will teach you how to make Pistachio encrusted Snapper with a light roasted bell pepper coulis, served with rice pilaf and sautéed asparagus. On the morning of January 28, the Arbor will provide you with a pre-packed meal kit including all the necessary ingredients. We will be airing Chef Daniel’s episode on Channel 12 starting at 4 p.m., so you can see how the dish is made in real time and follow along!
Kirk Gulledge (Junonia) taught English as a Second Language at The Monastery of Christ in New Mexico. Join him to hear about his extraordinary experience living with the silent of monks today.
FLL29 - Olive Oil 101: A Tasty Workshop Friday, January 29 2 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL In this delightful class, we will be sampling several varieties of olive oil made from various places while talking about the flavor profiles. We will also learn what to look for when concerned with blood pressure, blood sugar levels, heat/smoke point, inflammation, and even cancer.
FLL30 - Lessons from the Deep: What the Oceans are Telling Us and Why it Matters Saturday, January 30 10 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Join Dr. David E. Guggenheim, a marine scientist, to learn how his organization, Ocean Doctor, is advancing the conservation of oceans through research, education and community engagement. Presented in partnership with the J.N. Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge Film Series.
FLL31 - Queen Victoria: The Grandmother of Europe Monday, February 1 10 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL A matchmaker extraordinaire! Her own marriage had been blissfully happy, but Victoria didn’t seem to worry too much about the feelings of her own children.
While chiding them about duty and obligation, she played matchmaker. Historian Nancy Maxwell will explore the life and family of this grandmotherly queen.
FLL34 - Sports in America: Its Impact on Our Way of Life Wednesday, February 3, 4 10 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Join Jon High, our wellness and education manager for this two-part presentation and discussion on the impact of sports in American society. Learn how this $100B industry influences nearly every American. This class on the educational, economical, and cultural role of sports in America will appeal to athletes and fans alike.
FLL36 - The Silent Life of Benedictine Monks: Reflections from Teaching inside a Monastery Monday, February 8 10 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL The Monastery of Christ in New Mexico, is a remote religious community that few people get to experience. Kirk Gulledge (Junonia) spent one month there as a teacher of English as a Second Language. Join him to hear about this extraordinary experience about the lives of monks today. Continued on next psge
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Archaeologists in Pompeii have discovered preserved frescoes that offer a glimpse into ancient Roman life.
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FLL37 - Pompeii and Herculaneum: Windows into Antiquity
FLL41 - Ben Franklin and the Gulf Stream: Strategic Players in the American Revolution
Tuesday, February 9 10 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Join art expert Carol Jonson for a fascinating look at how the excavations at Pompeii and Herculaneum buried by the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in AD 79 provide us with an extraordinary glimpse of what life was like when Rome ruled the world.
FLL39 - Visualizing Honor, Service, and Sacrifice: American Battle Monuments Wednesday, February 10 12 p.m. Live ZOOM event Sites of our national cemeteries honor the service and sacrifice of U.S. soldiers overseas. Smithsonian’s own Rebecca Fulcher explores the visual elements of sculpture, architecture, and two-dimensional works to show how the compositions convey the themes of honor, service and sacrifice.
FLL40 - Intro to Film Music with Dr. Tom Cimarusti Wednesday, February 10, 17 4 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Since the advent of sound in cinema, the
almighty film score has become an integral part of the movie experience. This two-part course introduces the function and meaning of film music, the composers associated with it, and the musical techniques a composer uses to enhance the film’s narrative.
Friday, February 12 10 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL When Ben Franklin sailed to France, he took all known copies of the English Gulf Stream map with him and had a French version printed. The new charts showing the Gulf Stream current offered a strategic advantage to French ships bringing troops and supplies to the colonists’ aid. Join David Brooks (The Enclave) for a look at how the Gulf Stream played an important role in the American Revolution.
LS02 - Legacy Seminar Stock Market 2021: Where Do We Go from Here?
FLL42 - Shell Point Chefs Series: A Cupid’s Delights: A Valentine’s Dessert
Thursday, February 11 10 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL With 2020 in the rearview mirror, how will the markets react to a new year and new possibilities? Join David Moreland and Jason Scoggins of UBS Genesis Wealth Management as they look into 2021 and help answer the question, “Where do we go from here?”
Friday, February 12 3 p.m. SPTV Channel 12 Arbor Chef Daniel Cotto will teach you how to make the Florida staple, Key lime Pie. He will also show viewers how to make a Chocolate Lava Cake. On the morning of February 12, the Arbor will provide you with a pre-packed meal kit including all necessary ingredients. Tune in to SPTV starting at 3 p.m. to see how these treats are made and follow along in real time!
FLL43 - Jacques-Louis David: Painter of the Revolution
David Brooks (The Enclave) will present a look at how the Gulf Stream played a role in the success of the American Revolution.
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Monday, February 15 10 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Jaques-Louis David is known for his sketch of Marie Antoinette on her way to the guillotine, Marat lying stabbed in his bathtub, Napoleon commanding on his white steed. But who was this man? Join Nancy Maxwell to get to know more about this artist who went from a leader of the French Revolution to a condemned prisoner, from royal court painter to impoverished exile, David lived and chronicled an epoch period and heralded the neo-classical age in art.
GLOBAL IMPACT WEEK: FEBRUARY 22 -26
The Academy is pleased to host renowned history Professor Gene Allen Smith from Texas Christian University for two outstanding lectures celebrating President’s Day, George Washington’s Birthday, and the 245th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence
Ever since its founding, The Village Church has set aside a full week in the church’s annual calendar to focus exclusively on world missions. Hear firsthand from individuals who have been directly involved in the ministry of Great Commission completion.
FLL47 - George Washington: The Character of a Founding Father
Thursday, February 18 6 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL George Washington was an energetic and inquisitive young man who grew up to become a revered Founding Father of the United States. Join Professor Smith as he explores the process by which his legendary character developed and how it played a major role in his trajectory of becoming the country’s first president.
FLL49 - Investing in Women and Girls: One Key to Unlocking Global Poverty
Monday, February 22 10 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL
FLL50 - Building a Culture of Peace in the World’s Most Populous Muslim Country
FLL48 - From Disaster to Hope: The Revolutionary War in 1776
Wednesday, February 24 1 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL
Friday, February 19, 9:30 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL On July 9, 1776, George Washington had the Declaration of Independence read to the Continental Army and all were hopeful for the new country’s future. But shortly thereafter British forces began their assault on New York City. During the next few months, Washington’s army was beaten, battered and bruised. Join our distinguished guest speaker, Professor Gene Smith, and learn how Washington defied all odds and restored hope.
FLL51 - Bible Translation as a Mural of Politics, Peoples, and Pens
Friday, February 26 10 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL
FLL46 - Drug Development: How Chemicals Become Drugs
FLL53 - American Impressionists: At Home and Abroad
Thursday, February 18 12 p.m. Live ZOOM event Grand Cypress Room/WDL Nearly all of us need to take a prescription drug at some point on our lives. How does the FDA determine if a new treatment is safe and effective? Dr. Scott Rasmussen from Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at University of Nebraska at Lincoln will take a closer look at the process for getting a new drug on the market and at how pharmaceutical companies investigate potential new treatments.
Tuesday, February 23 10 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Impressionism began in France and really inspired American artists from the late 1880s until nearly 1920. Art Historian Carol Jonson will introduce you to the
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In the Garden, 1915 Matilda Brown
FLL52 - Re-Discovering The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan Monday, February 22, 24, 26 3 p.m. Live ZOOM event Grand Cypress Room/WDL Ben Franklin loved The Pilgrim’s Progress. It was read by all the Founding Fathers. Stonewall Jackson carried a copy with him in battle. Join renowned author and film maker David (George) Moore for a fascinating re-discovery of this truly timeless classic which was first published in 1678. Shell Point Life | January/February 2021
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LBS02 - Shell Point Library Book Talk: Caleb’s Crossing by Geraldine Brooks Tuesday, February 23 2:15 p.m. Social Center/IS Join fellow resident Anne Woodruff for a discussion of Caleb’s Crossing (2011). The book is about early Puritans on Martha’s Vineyard and the first Indian to graduate Harvard University.
FLL54 - Term Limits for Congress and the Supreme Court: Pros/Cons/Means Wednesday, February 24 10 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL The U.S. Constitution, Amendment 22, limits the President to 2 four-year terms. There are no comparable term limits for members of Congress or Supreme Court Justices. Should there be? Why does the limit for the President not extend to the other two Branches? This presentation will explore these issues. Presented by Wayne Swanson (Turban) and Jay Kelly Wright (The Estuary.)
Technology for Today & Tomorrow T101 - iPad 1 by Bob Jakubiec (Lucina) Class Limit: 12
T103 - All about iPad Apps with Penny Modrich (Nautilus)
Mondays, January 11 and 18 10.15 a.m. Manatee Room/IS Bob will present an examination and explanation of some of your iPad’s controls, Notification Center, Control Center, Sidebars & Spotlight.
Wednesdays, January 13, 20 & 27 10 a.m Grand Cypress Room/WDL Let’s continue to enjoy our Apple iPads with a class fully dedicated to Apps!
T102 - iPad 2 by Bob Jakubiec (Lucina) Class Limit: 12 FLL55 - Levi Strauss, the Gold Rush and the World’s Most Famous Pair of Pants Thursday, February 25 10 a.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDL Jeans are no doubt an iconic garment and they tell the legendary story of the American West. But did you know that they were made world famous by an adventurous Bavarian who combined his marvelous business sense with German ingenuity? Join Academy Coordinator Anette Isaacs for a fascinating look at this magnificent period in American history and learn about Levi Strauss and his amazing life.
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Mondays, February 8 and 15 10.15 a.m. Manatee Room/IS Some topics to be covered in this class are backing up, free music and podcasts, keyboard shortcuts, signatures, importing internet photos and some interesting Apps.
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Registration Registration takes place at either Concierge Desk or by calling Anette Isaacs at (239) 454-2272, or emailing academy@shellpoint.org. See you in class! More information about each presentation, including any fees, can be found in your Academy brochure. Be sure to check the Weekly Reminder, the resident website at www.shellpoint.net and SPTV prior to each class you have registered to attend, to be certain there has been no change of venue or cancellation.
15 Secrets to Looking Younger in 2021 B Y R O B Y N C H U R C H , S A LO N & S PA M A N AG E R
When it comes to looking younger, we generally look to skin care lotions, potions and serums – but really everything from nail care to hair color and style can impact your appearance. Following are some beauty industry tips that leading experts recommend to help you LOOK GOOD and ultimately FEEL GOOD. • Ask your colorist for warm tones. Golden and warm tones with varying shades tend to be the most flattering. • Fake fuller lips with a lip liner that matches your natural lip tone. Gently over draw the bottom lip line and cupids bow for a fuller pout. Top the liner with a lip gloss for a little glimmer. • Wear sunscreen on your face and neck. SPF of 25 or above, broad spectrum sunscreen is best. • Exfoliate your skin twice per week. This will have cumulative benefits building collagen, softening fine lines and pigmentation along with dry or dead skin cells.
• Choose a pink or peachy blush with golden shimmer. A blush with a radiant finish will brighten any skin tone and give cheekbones a little lift along with the healthy color your skin needs. • Use vitamin A on your skin. Vitamin A derivatives such as retinols and retinoids are one of the most important anti-aging ingredients to emerge in the last few decades. Everyone should be using a Vitamin A product every night. Vitamin A will encourage healthy skin cell production and help unclog pores, speed cell turnover, even out discoloration and smooth your skin. Extra pigmentation on your hands? Vitamin A will help! • Consider long bangs. Longer bangs are ideal to help mask the aging process since it softens the facial features, emphasizes the eyes and also can discreetly hide fine lines and wrinkles. It is best to add layers to your bangs so there is movement and texture. • Use dry shampoo or texture sprays to add texture and movement to any style.
• Embrace your brows with professional shaping and brow tint to frame your eyes. Fill in the gaps with a pencil for thicker brows or powder for sparser brows.
• Keep cuticles hydrated. Hydrating with oil or a cuticle balm is extremely important because dry skin – even young dry skin – tends to look older. Solar Oil or Qtica Cuticle Balm are excellent choices.
• Use a product that stimulates the growth of eyebrows and eyelashes such as Revitalash.
• Line your upper lid with a darker neutral shade to open and brighten your eye. A neutral pallet is most flattering.
Pro self care tip: Keep your cuticles hydrated with oil or a cuticle balm.
Creamy shadows in a neutral shimmery shade create additional texture on the eye while adding a lifting effect. • Rinse your hair with cool water. Finishing with a cold rinse will lock in good conditioning and help infuse shine. • Avoid matte formula foundations. Choose a tinted moisturizer over a full coverage foundation for a more youthful complexion. A heavy or matte formula will sit on top of the skin and accentuate any wrinkles. • Invest in skin care products with hyaluronic acid. This is also a naturally occurring substance in skin that keeps it hydrated and youthful. Hyaluronic acid absorbs 1000 times its weight in water and expands, helping to blur fine lines and wrinkles.
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JANUARY & FEBRUARY LifeQuest Happenings Six Dimensions: Physical • Emotional • Spiritual • Educational • Community & Social • Natural Environment CHECK THE WEEKLY REMINDER FOR UPDATES ON ANY CHANGES TO THE PROGRAMS LISTED IN THIS CALENDAR AS THINGS MAY CHANGE. For questions about upcoming events or activities, please contact any concierge desk. Unless otherwise noted, sign-up for each event will begin on the first business day of the month. If you are unable to attend a program that includes a fee, five business days’ notice is required to receive a refund.
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MOVIE UNDER THE STARS: MEET ME IN ST. LOUIS THURSDAY, JANUARY 7 5:30 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. FRIENDSHIP POINT/IS Shell Point’s first Friendship Point movie night is coming soon! On January 7, the Resident Programming Team will be hosting a movie night under the stars right at the amphitheater. Be sure to bring a chair and a blanket and settle in to watch a classic favorite, Meet Me in St. Louis! We will have all of your favorite movie snacks on hand for you to enjoy. Chairs will be available if you are unable to bring one.
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THE MOUND HOUSE MUSEUM TOUR THURSDAY, JANUARY 7 8:30 / 8:45 / 8:55 / 9:05 / 9:15 A.M. IS / WDL / EST / ENC / EP 12:30 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $18 Get your walking shoes ready as we take a private guided walking tour of the ancient archaeological and cultural site of The Mound House on Fort Myers Beach. Often known as the Jewel of the Island, surrounded by Estero Bay, we will be learning the history of the 2.77 acre island sanctuary while getting an inside look of the restored 1921 home.
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FRIENDSHIP POINT CONCERT: THE DEL PRADOS MONDAY, JANUARY 11 5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. FRIENDSHIP POINT/IS Join us for a night of doo wop and Jersey Boy favorites! They will transform you back to the days of American Bandstand and Happy Days. This local band will be sure to knock your socks off. They will be playing all of your favorites from the 1950s, 60s, and 70s. The Del Prados were even winners of the local Fox 4 X-Factor competition! Put on your poodle skirts and head on down to Friendship Point for a night of fun.
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TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 2:00 P.M. – 3:00 P.M. ORCHID HOUSE/IS COST: $5 Are you looking to spruce up that old T-shirt or maybe add some color to your favorite white pair of shoes and socks?
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PRESIDENTS AND THEIR FIRST LADIES, DRAMATICALLY SPEAKING THURSDAY, JANUARY 28 2:00 P.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL Shell Point is excited to welcome back Bill and Sue Wills for Presidents and Their First Ladies, Dramatically Speaking. This year they will be portraying our 2nd President and First Lady, John and Abigail Adams. Bill and Sue have spent the last 25 years researching 34 presidential couples, and they travel all over the United States doing presentations in communities, schools, libraries and national parks.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 21 1:00 – 2:00 P.M. AND 2:30 – 3:30 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS
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If so, this is the program for you! Bring 1 or 2 items of your choosing and learn all of the tips and tricks on how to make them “groovy.” We will be on hand to help you create your very own tie dye masterpiece.
AVIATION CLUB: LOGISTICS FOR HUMANITARIAN RELIEF WORLDWIDE
Following natural or man-made disasters, people are often in desperate need of food, water, shelter or medical aid. Richard and Karen Todd (Sand Dollar) work with Samaritan’s Purse in providing humanitarian relief in the midst of these terrible conditions. Aircraft are critical in quickly getting supplies and aid to the people and places where it is needed. The Todds will share their stories of many experiences in different countries. You’ll find their work amazing and will not want to miss it!
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BEACH DAY FRIDAY, JANUARY 29 8:20 / 8:30 / 8:40 / 8:50 / 9:00 A.M. IS / WDL / EST / ENC/ EP 3:30 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN LOCATION: DELNOR-WIGGINS PASS STATE PARK COST: $18 (ICE CREAM ON YOUR OWN) Grab your chair and sunscreen and join us for a relaxing day at the beach! Boxed lunches will be given out at the beach, so be sure to get your order in to Michelle Emmett by calling (239) 454-2046. On the way home there will be a traditional stop for ice cream at the Royal Scoop! Please be sure to have a mask and wear it inside all buildings.
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FRANKLIN LOCKS LUNCHEON CRUISE THURSDAY FEBRUARY 4 11 AM – 3:30 PM 9:05 / 9:15 / 9:25 / 9:35 / 9:45 A.M. IS / WDL / EST / ENC/ EP 4:30 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $70 Hop aboard the triple-deck paddle wheeler for a four-and-ahalf-hour relaxing day cruise going east on the calm waters of the Intracoastal Waterway with informed narration. Observe the working of the locks that control the waters of Lake Okeechobee and pass through the historic Tice Railroad Bridge built in 1903. Lunch will be served by the crew. Be sure to sign up by January 27, to reserve your spot on the boat.
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FEBRUARY TRIVIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 9 11 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. THE COVE/EST Join your Resident Programming team for a fun game of traditional pen and paper trivia. Come with a team or come by yourself to test your knowledge of the month of February and Valentine’s Day. There will be prizes for the top team!
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BONITA BRUNCH OUTING MONDAY, FEBRUARY 8 7:45 / 7:55 / 8:05 / 8:15 / 8:25 A.M. IS / WDL / EST / ENC / EP 11:30 A.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $6 (BREAKFAST ON YOUR OWN)
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VALENTINES’ FLORAL CLASS FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12 1 P.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL COST: $50 Join Katie Owen, local owner of SOL Flowers for a wonderfully sweet floral arranging class, just in time for Valentine’s Day! Your Resident Programming team will be on hand to assist you in making a beautiful arrangement to take home with you. This would make a wonderful addition to your home or even a gift for that someone special in your life. Spots are limited, and you don’t want to miss this!
From breakfast to lunch, sweet to savory, Bonita Brunch has it all! This local favorite serves some of the best homemade meals in Southwest Florida. With a variety of “classic” breakfast platters, skillets, and cakes from the griddle, you will also find a plethora of salads, wraps, and sandwiches on the menu. Meals will start at $8.
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NOT-SO-NEWLYWED GAME TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 16 2 P.M. – 3:30 P.M. BANYAN MEETING SPACE/COASTAL COMMONS How well do you know your spouse’s preferences and idiosyncrasies? Let’s enjoy finding out, in this fun-packed Shell Point version of the popular 1970’s game show. The show’s hosts, Dawn Boren and Jami Sith will ask the questions and you provide the answers. Join in to participate or go just for the laughs and be part of the audience! Couples who want to participate will be chosen from the audience, so be sure to sign up soon!
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BEACH DAY THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 8:20 / 8:30 / 8:40 / 8:50 / 9:00 A.M. IS / WDL / EST / ENC / EP 3:30 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN LOCATION: DELNOR-WIGGINS PASS STATE PARK COST: $18 (ICE CREAM ON YOUR OWN) Grab your chair and sunscreen and join us for a relaxing day at the beach! Boxed lunches will be given out at the beach, so make sure to get your order in to Michelle Emmet by calling (239) 454-2046. On the way home there will be a traditional stop for ice cream at the Royal Scoop! Please be sure to have a mask and wear it inside all buildings.
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FRIENDSHIP POINT CONCERT: BLUTONES THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M. FRIENDSHIP POINT/IS The BluTones are professional musicians from Naples, Florida. They specialize in bringing their fresh sound and amazing harmonies to some of the greatest hits from the 1950s, 60s and 70s, from Elvis to The Eagles. This group has it all, saxophone, guitar, keys and the harmonies of the BluTones Trio. Please join us as we welcome back this memorable group to Shell Point!
SHOPPING TRIP TO COCONUT POINT
Fun Competition
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 9:15 / 9:25 / 9:35 / 9:45 / 9:55 A.M. IS / WDL / EST / ENC/ EP 3:30 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $6 (LUNCH ON YOUR OWN) A trip to Coconut Point Shopping Mall is exactly what we need! This palm-studded outdoor shopping center features 127 shops, restaurants, lake views, and relaxing music. With stores like Chico’s, Lilly Pulitzer, Talbots and Tommy Bahama, you are bound to find something! You will also have the opportunity to have lunch at any of the restaurants at the location like Tony Sacco’s Coal Oven Pizza, South Fork Grille, Panera Bread and many more.
Pickleball, Tennis, Shuffleboard, Croquet, Bocce, Table Tennis, Samba, Bridge, Model Yacht Sailboat Racing just to name a few… also a Spelling Bee
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DIABETES SUPPORT FRIDAYS, NO MEETING IN JANUARY & FEBRUARY 5 1:00 P.M. IN SOCIAL CENTER/IS Anyone impacted by Diabetes or looking to learn more, including spouses or family members, may attend the Diabetes Support Group. Each monthly meeting covers a different topic and includes an open discussion and an opportunity to share. Call Vivian Ciulla (239) 225-2929 for more information.
Support Groups ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
GRACE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT – LIVING GRACE MONDAYS, JANUARY 18, 25 FEBRUARY 1, 8, 15, 22 1:00 P.M. VIRTUALLY VIA ZOOM This group is for those living with issues such as anxiety or depression. The 14 week class includes topics of managing stressors, cycles and triggers, safe and healthy relationships and staying resilient. Each week stands alone and does not depend on the material from previous weeks. There are Bible verses and time for prayer at the end. For additional information, contact resident facilitator Bob Barger (630) 335-4077 or bbarger220@aol.com.
THURSDAYS, JANUARY 7, 14, 21, 28 FEBRUARY 4, 11, 18, 25 4:30 P.M. IN SABAL ROOM/WDL This is a fellowship of those who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other to solve their common problem and help others recover from alcoholism. This meeting of AA welcomes those who struggle with alcohol issues. For information, call the intergroup phone number, 275-5111 or Janine Hammond, director of cognitive and behavioral health at (239) 454-2186.
GRACE MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT – FAMILY GRACE
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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20; FEBRUARY 17 10:00 A.M. IN GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/ WDL This group offers support for residents or family members that are caregivers for someone with dementia. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with fellow caregivers, share ideas and discuss the stresses, challenges and rewards of providing care for a loved one. Contact your Healthy Living Coordinator or call (239) 454-2299 if you’re interested in attending this group.
THURSDAYS, JANUARY 14, 21, 28 FEBRUARY 4, 11, 18, 25 1:00 P.M. IN SABAL ROOM/WDL This is a thirteen-week program providing help and encouragement after the death of a loved one. Grief Share is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life. Led by Jim and Judy Mayer (Junonia). Call them at (239) 454-3139 for more information.
COPD SUPPORT TUESDAY, JANUARY 26 1:30 P.M. IN OAK ROOM The objective of this group is to provide information and discussions that will be relevant to individuals with a range of breathing problems as well as those dependent on supplemental oxygen. Call Ken Peterson for further information at (239) 482-3779.
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MONDAYS, JANUARY 18, 25 FEBRUARY 1, 8, 15, 22 3:00 P.M. IN MANATEE ROOM/IS This support group is for the spouse or family member of someone with a mental health issue. The 14-week class includes communication skills, cycles and triggers, boundaries to rebuild and empowering vs enabling. For more information, contact resident facilitator: Bob Barger (630) 335-4077 or bbarger220@aol.com.
HEARING ENRICHMENT WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 27 & FEBRUARY 24 1:15 P.M. IN SOCIAL CENTER/IS Poor hearing can affect many aspects of one’s life. This group seeks to help residents cope with hearing loss, share information, learn about services and products that may help and offer support to each other. This is a great opportunity to try out the assisted listening devices. For more information, call Robert Torres, healthy living coordinator at (239) 433-7975.
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MONDAYS, JANUARY 4 & FEBRUARY 1 10:00 A.M. IN MANATEE ROOM/IS The Heart Healthy group aims to provide support and educational information to individuals living with heart disease. The goal of the group is to allow members to share their experience, fears and solutions in an effort to help everyone from the newly diagnosed to those managing heart disease for many years. For more information, please contact healthy living coordinator, Nola Mokeyane at (239) 433-7976.
WEDNESDAYS, JANUARY 13 & FEBRUARY 10 1:00 P.M. IN SOCIAL CENTER/WDL This wellness-focused group provides support for dealing with stress. Meetings include discussion of topics such as recognizing the signs of stress, the effects of stress on the individual, and promoting effective ways to reduce and manage stress. For more information, call Channelle Bastardo, healthy living coordinator at (239) 433-7974.
VISION ENRICHMENT
PARKINSON’S ENRICHMENT TUESDAYS, JANUARY 5 & FEBRUARY 2 10:15 A.M. IN MANATEE ROOM/IS The Parkinson’s Enrichment Group aims to provide support and educational opportunities to those affected by Parkinson’s disease as a patient, caregiver, family member, or friend. Meetings include speakers, group discussions, and emotional support. For more information, call Janine Hammond, director of cognitive and behavioral health at (239) 454-2186.
TUESDAYS, JANUARY 12 & FEBRUARY 9 2:15 P.M. IN SOCIAL CENTER/IS This group provides educational opportunities and support for those individuals dealing with low vision. Discussions may include the emotional aspects of vision loss, investigating solutions, helpful tools, and sharing resources. At every session, you will learn a “quick eye exercise” that you can utilize at home and share with others. Please join us to share your story, your knowledge, as well as your experiences with others. For more information, contact Katy Quinones, healthy living coordinator at (239) 454-2101.
Shell Point Physician Specializes in Geriatric Medicine B Y LY N N S C H N I E D E R
Healthy Living starts with an emphasis on preventative care, helping residents stay active and engaged with a high quality of life. No one is more committed to this healthcare philosophy than Dr. Kathy Thompson, one of the five physicians who serve residents onsite at the J. Howard Wood Medical Center located on The Island. Early in her medical career, Dr. Thompson felt drawn to the treatment and care of older adults. As a practicing physician, she decided to further her proficiency by obtaining board certification in geriatric medicine. Receiving this designation requires that one must be board certified in either internal or family medicine, and then complete a fellowship in geriatric medicine. In 2019, Dr. Thompson completed her geriatric fellowship at Advent Health in Winter Park, Florida. “They provided me with intense training in both inpatient and outpatient geriatric-focused areas, which included patient care and didactics as well as preparing multiple lectures that I would
isfying and I find great joy in present to medical residents, caring for our residents each students and patients,” day,” said Dr. Thompson. recalled Dr. Thompson. “My specialized training has Training during the felhelped me to better serve lowship program focused my patients by focusing on on general topics of diseases quality of life issues and in the elderly, geriatric synkeeping folks physically and dromes, caring for the elderly mentally healthy and active patient, geriatric psychiatry, for as long as possible.” gerontology, rehabilitation Dr. Thompson also and functional assessment. Dr. Kathy Thompson enjoys working with the Upon completion of the felother professionals on staff lowship, Dr. Thompson was eligible to sit for the geriatrics board exam- at the Medical Center. “Shell Point is a inations, a 630-minute exam offered only special place, and I feel grateful to be a one day per year for new graduates, which part of it here. Everyone I work with is she passed with flying colors. By then, Dr. genuinely helpful and caring. I love the Thompson was working on staff at Shell Shell Point family.” According to Shell Point Medical Point, where she started in July 2019 as a physician in the J. Howard Medical Center Director Dr. Gary Goforth, “We appreciate on The Island at Shell Point. With this Dr. Thompson’s hard work and dedication. great accomplishment under her belt, Dr. Her board certification in geriatric mediThompson became Shell Point’s first fellow- cine directly benefits Shell Point residents,” he said. “It is a blessing to have her on the ship-trained, board-certified geriatrician. “My work here at Shell Point is very sat- healthcare team.” Shell Point Life | January/February 2021
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Everyone’s An Artist A Court Competition
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In October and November, Shell Point residents came together to participate in the Everyone’s an Artist court competition sponsored by the Shell Point Painters Guild. Each Court selected a Design Leader, and letters were sent to residents with two 3” x 5” index cards in them. “What is this?” “Asking us to draw or make a painting on a small scrap of paper?” “I can’t draw, I’m not artistic” the residents said. But with a little encouragement – or in some cases a lot of prodding—yes, they discovered they can draw, if only a stick figure, or make a mark with a toothbrush dipped in paint. But a lot of little masterpieces were also made with paint, colored pencil, pen and ink, and collage – the creativity flowed. The Design Leaders then went to work putting their Courts’ art cards in a design on the display boards, and the creativity flowed again. The result was the exhibit called Everyone’s an Artist, held in the Island Commons, with 23 display boards filled with inspiration. Shell Point staff members Wendy Iverson, Jordan Meiser and Paul Tison judged the displays, and selected 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. Residents came to look over the exhibit and were amazed! In 2021, look forward to the second annual Everyone’s an Artist competition with the exhibition in Tribby Arts Center.
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Lilly McDaniel enjoyed creating an art card for the Rosemont display. She created a nature and floral design using colored markers.
1ST PLACE: SUNDIAL
2ND PLACE: PARKWOOD
3RD PLACE: CELLANA
Residents and staff enjoyed the art exhibition and were amazed at the variety of art forms used. Hundreds of the small artworks were displayed.
Stickers, paper sculpture, water colors, markers, pencil, ink, scrapbook paper and more were used to create the art.
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Out & About
The Beat Goes On Practice Makes Perfect! Pickleball is often cited as one of the fastestgrowing sports in America. Created in 1965, pickleball has grown dramatically in the past 10 years to become a household name. The game can be played by people of all ages and fitness levels. Here at Shell Point, residents have discovered that pickleball is a popular lowimpact way to stay fit and it is a great way to make friends. To encourage more residents to take up the sport, a onehour clinic on the basics of Pickleball was held at Center Court in The Woodlands. Coach Rick Colling provided useful tips and techniques, while seasoned players were on hand to help with practice.
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Professional percussionist Isaac Fernรกndez Hernรกndez of the Southwest Florida Symphony led a series of percussion workshops at Friendship Point on The Island. The workshops offered a fun and insightful opportunity for novice as well as experienced musicians to learn from a professional. Participants learned how to play hand drums and other percussion instruments, while also learning rhythm patterns, technique, and percussion notation.
Making Gingerbread Houses
Wilma Sanders (Royal Bonnet)
The weather outside may have been chilly but the sound of warm laughter could be heard from The Social Center. The Gingerbread House Workshop was a great way to spend a day with friends and neighbors. The morning started out with a cup of delicious hot chocolate made fresh by Michelle Emmett and cheerful holiday music. Once everyone had settled in to their socially distanced station, we got started on the fun. As it turned out, we discovered that most of the residents had never decorated a gingerbread house, so they were in for a real treat. Residents found everything they needed to create their houses including gumdrops, sprinkles, frosting, gingerbread men, mints, and many more delicious “decorative” items. Everyone had a wonderful time and many stated it was a great way to kick off their holiday season.
John Pluhar (Palm Acres)
DJ Arnold (Rosemont)
What’s New at the Gift Shop? When you are searching for something special, you will find many handcrafted items at the Shell Point Gift Shop that make great gifts. Choose from greeting cards, fabric art, jewelry, books, children’s items, wood crafts, pottery, holiday gifts, knick knacks and special creations that you must see for yourself! The Shell Point Gift Shop is located on The Island next to the Social Center. Filled with specialty items, handcrafted or enhanced by Shell Point residents, you are sure to find something memorable. Is there a birthday, anniversary, holiday, or special occasion coming up? The volunteers invite you to stop in and see what’s new! Current hours of operation are Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Shell Point Life | January/February 2021
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Introducing the 2021 Residents’ Council
1 Eunice Murray (Oakmont) 2 Bob Feik (Sundial) 3 Rick Marton (Turban) 4 Joan Morgan (Cameo) 5 Ed Vanderhey (Coquina) 6 George Waters (Palm Acres) 7 Larry McBee (Periwinkle) 8 Harold Roth (Royal Bonnet)
The Shell Point Residents’ Council is comprised of a dedicated group of residents who serve on a volunteer basis to represent the interests and needs of their fellow residents. The council consists of one representative for each court, and serves as the residents’ governing body to act on sponsorship of proposed programs, such as fundraisers like the United Way Campaign, Bakeless Bake Sale, Library Fund Drive, School Supply Drive and Employee Christmas Gift Fund. Each court representative also serves as the court contact in the event of evacuation to the Shell Point hurricane shelter.
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The Residents’ Council holds regular monthly meetings on the first Wednesday of every month, with the exception of July and August. While only the acting court representative has the power to discuss and vote on issues, all Shell Point residents are welcome to attend and hear the issues presented by court representatives. Shell Point executive management are also present at these meetings to provide information and respond to residents. Occasionally, staff from various departments are invited by the council to attend and present informative updates about ongoing Shell Point activities.
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9 Phyllis Sharp (Lakewood) 10 Wayne Robbins (Nautilus) 11 Marvin Ball (Macoma) 12 Liz Schilling (Rosemont) 13 Joan Lee (Harbor Court) 14 Don Sloan (Tellidora) 15 Mary Varnum (Cellana) 16 Christl Smith (The Estuary) 17 Barbara Findley (Enclave - Alt.) 18 Don Adams (Junonia) 19 Carol Ann Ormes (Parkwood) 20 Jerry Palmquist (Coquina) 21 Lynn Castellano (Sand Dollar) 22 Alice Wertz (The Pavilion) 23 Vicki Waterstradt (Cellana)
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Shell Point is pleased to introduce the newly elected 2021 Residents’ Council, and expresses its gratitude for their volunteer service in these important positions.
2021 Court Representatives: The Arbor...................... Jean Gilman
Macoma.......................... Marvin Ball
Cameo............................. Joan Morgan
Nautilus.......................... Wayne Robbins
Cellana............................ Vicki Waterstradt
Oakmont........................ Eunice Murray
Coquina.......................... Ed Vanderhey
Palm Acres.................... George Waters
Eagles Preserve.......... Karen Riecks
Parkwood....................... Carol Ann Ormes
The Enclave.................. Bob Lindman
Periwinkle...................... Larry McBee
The Estuary................... Christl Smith
Rosemont...................... Liz Schilling
Harbor Court................ Joan Lee
Royal Bonnet................ Harold Roth
Junonia........................... Don Adams
Sand Dollar................... Lynne Castellano
King’s Crown................ Melvin Bleiberg
The Springs................... Jane Haines
Lakewood...................... Phyllis Sharp
Sundial............................ Bob Feik
Larsen Pavilion............ Alice Wertz
Tellidora......................... Don Sloan
Lucina.............................. Mary Varnum
Turban............................. Rick Marton
2021 Officers: Chairman George Waters Vice Chairman Larry McBee Corresponding Secretary Jane Haines Recording Secretary Liz Schilling Council Chaplain Rev. Jerry Palmquist
Court Reps not in the photo: Jean Gilman (Arbor), Mel Bleiberg (King’s Crown), Jane Haines (The Springs), Karen Riecks (Eagles Preserve) and Bob Lindman (Enclave). Shell Point Life | January/February 2021
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Exercise to Boost Your Immune System B Y D E B O R A H S TA P L E T O N , F I T N E S S S U P E R V I S O R
Are you looking for a way to help keep yourself healthy and fit this winter? The Shell Point fitness staff is here to help you enhance your immune health, which may be as simple as a signing up for a fitness class or working with a personal trainer. As we age, our bodies become susceptible to disease and infection as the immune system slows down. Exercise is not only a proven way to keep your muscles and bones strong, it has also been scientifically proven to help bolster the immune system. When we exercise, physiological changes occur in our bodies that inhibit bacterial growth and stimulate our nat-
ural immune response to fight off foreign invaders. Studies on older adults show that physically active seniors have higher immune system functionality than those who do not participate in regular exercise. Moderate physical activity can limit or even delay aging of the immune system, allowing your body to more effectively fight off bacteria, viruses, and other illnesses. Examples of a moderate exercise program include taking daily 20-30 minute walks, participating in fitness classes, visiting the gym a few times a week, or playing a sport like tennis or golf regularly. Stay strong and healthy by follow-
Advance Directives B Y V I V I A N C I U L L A , H E A LT H Y L I V I N G C O O R D I N A T O R
In general, Shell Point residents are planners. You likely researched, visited and planned extensively before moving into Shell Point. Now that you’re here, the planning doesn’t end. One important component of this proactive planning is the preparation of advance directives. This is your opportunity to designate a representative to assist you in making healthcare decisions as needed and guide this person in understanding your wishes. There are a few different types of advance directives: Designation of Healthcare Surrogate, Living Will and Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) order. In addition, some residents choose to have a Durable Power of Attorney (DPOA) that includes healthcare as well as financial decision-making. If you have a DPOA that speaks to healthcare, this would replace a designation of healthcare surrogate. The Designation of Healthcare Surrogate document is your opportunity to name the person that will make medical decisions for you if you are unable to make them yourself. It is also a good idea to des44
ignate an alternate surrogate in case your designated surrogate is unable or unwilling to make decisions when called upon. It is important that this person understands your views related to your medical care and is able to support you by making these decisions on your behalf. A Living Will is a document in which you state your wishes regarding end of life medical care. This is your opportunity to spell out the medical treatment you want or do not want if you have an endstage condition from which you are unlikely to recover and are unable to make your own decisions. This is different than your Last Will and Testament which provides direction on the distribution of your estate. The Designation of Healthcare Surrogate and Living Will can be prepared by your attorney as part of your estate planning, but it doesn’t need to be completed by an attorney. The Legacy Foundation at Shell Point will prepare these documents for you as a complimentary service. To make an appointment to complete or update advance directives, call the Legacy Foundation at (239) 489-8484.
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ing CDC physical activity guidelines for Americans 65 and older: engage in moderate intensity aerobic activities for 150 minutes, broken up throughout the week and perform muscle strengthening activities two days a week, to keep you fit and ensure your immune system is working in top shape.
An Important Component of Proactive Planning A DNR is a physician’s order that must be completed and signed by your doctor. This document states that you do not wish to be resuscitated in the event of respiratory or cardiac arrest. The form should only be printed on yellow paper and must be signed by a Florida licensed physician. Talk to your physician to learn more about this advance directive. Having a plan in place not only provides peace of mind and allows you to express your wishes related to end-of-life-care, ensuring that the person making these decisions will support your decisions. If you already have advance directives in place, you’ll want to review them periodically to keep them up to date. It is also important to share them with your loved ones and with Shell Point. You can provide advance directives to your healthy living coordinator so they are available in the event they are needed. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact your healthy living coordinator directly or call the main department line at (239) 454-2299.
Misdirection and the Mission BY REV. AND REW HAWKINS, P H . D. , S E N I OR PASTOR, T H E V I LLAG E CH URCH
“It was the best of times, it was the worst of times...” So begins A Tale of Two Cities, Charles Dickens’ classic novel published in 1859. He was referring to the time of the French Revolution in 1775, but he compares those chaotic times with his own – mid-19th Century Europe. One might argue that many other times and places would qualify for that designation – including our own at this time. It certainly qualified to describe the early church. Following the resurrection of Jesus and the subsequent coming of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost, the fledgling church – largely Jewish at this point – prospered remarkably. Three thousand were added to the church through the Pentecost experience alone, and people were coming to faith daily. (Acts 2: 40-47) In a short period of time the church grew exponentially, very quickly adding more than five thousand in Jerusalem alone. (Acts 4:1-4) And yet these were difficult times for the church. Times of intense persecution. Stephen was stoned, apostolic leaders like Peter and John were arrested, and great pressure was brought to bear on the church from both Jewish and Roman authorities. The best of times, the worst of times. Amazingly, God used the worst of times to fuel even better times. To escape persecution believers left Jerusalem. They scat-
ALPHA 2021 Begins January 12 Register by January 7 Are “life’s big questions” on your mind? You are not alone! The Alpha course explores the answers to the big questions with which we all struggle. Fast-moving video presentations provide a natural lead-in to the small-group conversations which focus on discovery
tered beyond Judea into Samaria. But as they scattered, they preached! (Acts 8:1-8) And many responded, believing in the Lord Jesus. Christianity was no longer a local sect focused on Jerusalem. It became an expanding movement. Christians eventually “escaped” to Syria, founding a church of Jews and Gentiles in Antioch, and from there sent missionaries all through the Roman Empire and beyond. By the end of the New Testament, there would be Christians in every part of the Roman Empire, in North and East Africa, all the way to India. All because the church under pressure exploded numerically and geographically. The worst of times generated the best of times. This is the time of the year when we at The Village Church remind ourselves of our mission. We remind ourselves of the mission Jesus gave to the church called The Great
Commission – to make disciples of all nations. (Matthew 28: 18-20) We have planned Global Impact Week in February to recommit ourselves to The Great Commission. We also remind ourselves of our mission here at The Village Church: Building a community of forgiveness, purpose and hope in Jesus Christ. Truth be told, it’s been harder to build a community during Covid. But in the meantime, we’ve had to become much more creative in connecting with people. As a church we’ve adapted, expanding our shepherding ministry, developing more digital content, making that content available through Shell Point TV as well as the Media page on our website. In many ways, we’ve expanded our ministry, especially to those who are isolated. Whether it has been more live services on SPTV Channel 13, or more rebroadcasts of services, or scripture presentations by Marquis Laughlin, or Encounter With God devotional readings by our staff, or hymn sings, or increased e-Connections newsletters with pastoral messages – a number of our ministries have expanded as a result of “the worst of times.” As we begin 2021, more hopefully, we trust you will embrace the renewed mission of the church. And realize that whatever the circumstances, God will use them to glorify Himself and prosper His people.
rather than dogma. You will find that there are no dumb questions! Whether you attend church or not, Alpha will provide refreshing insights and answers to Life’s Big Questions. Join us as we gather together for ten evenings January through March to share experiences and opinions, to learn from each other and to form new friendships. Each session will begin with a complimentary dinner catered by the Palm Grill and will be followed by a video and small group discussions. Sessions start at 4:30 p.m. and end by 6:45 p.m. and will take place in The Grand Cypress Room at The Woodlands.
Alpha is sponsored by The Village Church and the Academy of Lifelong Learning. The course is free to participants; the cost is underwritten by The Village Church. Registration is required either online at www.villagechurchshellpoint.org/alpha/ or by calling the church office at (239) 4542147. Space is limited.
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Global Impact Week February 21–28
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A Cause of Incomparable Worth
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ver since its founding a half-century ago, The Village Church has set aside a full week in the church’s annual calendar to focus exclusively on world missions. This event, known as the church’s Global Impact Week, will take place again in 2021, beginning February 21 and concluding on February 28. Some may wonder why The Village Church congregation puts so much emphasis on helping to send International Workers across the world to share the Good News of Jesus. Well, it may be because the people of The Village Church believe, as one church leader has said, that “The mark of a great church is not its seating capacity, but its sending capacity.” Or, it may be because The Village Church family embraces the truth that “If God’s love is for anybody, anywhere - it’s for everybody, everywhere.” But perhaps more to the point is the church’s understanding that taking the Gospel to the nations is of utmost importance to Jesus Christ, who is the Head of the Church. And, if this Great Commission task, which Christ gave to His disciples, remains UNFINISHED, it must be the number one priority of the people of God. It’s as simple as that. Global Impact Week provides an 46
opportunity for everyone interested in learning more about this global task of the Church, to hear firsthand from individuals who have been directly involved in the ministry of Great Commission completion. Again this year, our speakers will be International Workers who have not just theorized about how to do missions effectively, but they are people who have actually done it, and they have done it in some of the most challenging situations on the planet.
FEATURED SPEAKERS Dr. Timothy Crouch
2009, Tim completed his D.Min. degree at Gordon-Conwell Seminary and that same year, he and Shelly began to explore opportunities for new Alliance ministries in other former Soviet states. Shortly thereafter, the Crouches were appointed as the Regional Director Couple to give leadership to the 75 C&MA International Workers who were appointed to serve in those countries. In early 2014, Dr. Crouch assumed his responsibilities as leader of the entire missions program of the C&MA. This means that Tim oversees the world-wide missionary outreach of the U.S. Church which includes over 700 U.S. International Workers who serve in 64 countries. In 2015, Shelly received her MA degree in Global Development and Social Justice from St. John’s University and continues to work closely with her husband in leading the Alliance’s international effort. The Crouches have four children and currently reside in Colorado Springs.
Dr. Timothy Crouch, who ministered at The Village Church several years ago, will give the keynote address for the 2021 Global Impact Week on Sunday morning, February 21. Tim, and his wife, Shelly, served in Russia for 15 years (1995-2010) and were involved in a wide variety of ministries there. For seven of those years Tim headed up the Alliance team in the former Soviet Union. In Dr. Timothy and Shelly Crouch
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Eric and Krisy The Village Church is also pleased to welcome back Eric and Krisy who will be speaking in various
THE FOLLOWING IS A SUMMARY OF GLOBAL IMPACT WEEK: Sunday, February 21 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Worship Services with Tim and Shelly Crouch Monday, February 22 10 a.m. Academy Class 6 p.m. Evening Service with Tim Crouch Tuesday, February 23 6 p.m. Evening Service with Eric and Krisy Wednesday, February 24 Krisy and Eric
venues throughout the week. Krisy is the daughter of Eagles Preserve resident, Janet Howard, and both Eric and Krisy have significant ties with other members of our community. The couple is part of a growing number of second and third generation Alliance International Workers. They serve in Indonesia, which is the fourth largest country in the world, and which has the largest Muslim population of any nation on earth. Both Eric and Krisy, being children of missionary parents, got a head start in their preparation for ministry in Indonesia where both their parents also served for many years. They received additional training at Wheaton College and Graduate School where Krisy received a BA degree in Theological Studies and where Eric earned a BA and MA in Religious and Intercultural Studies. Krisy also worked with a church planting team in Chicago prior to going overseas. They moved to Indonesia in 1992 and embarked on a vigorous ministry schedule which has found them serving in a wide variety of activities including teaching, mentoring, missions education, translating, and the development of a peace initiative encouraging Muslim/Christian dialog. Partly as a result of their efforts to help the national church develop a
10 a.m. Women’s Connection with Krisy 2 p.m. Academy Class with Eric 6 p.m. Evening Service with Eric and Krisy Friday, February 26 10 a.m. Academy Class with Krisy 6 p.m. Evening Service with Eric and Krisy Saturday, February 27 8:30 a.m. Men’s Coffee with Eric Sunday, February 28 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. Worship Services with Eric and Krisy
robust missions program, the Indonesian church has sent 15 workers to unreached people groups in Sumatra, Hong Kong, and Taiwan. In more recent years Eric and Krisy have served as the C&MA Field Director Couple. Using their mentoring, team building, and leadership skills they have worked together to provide member care, strategy development and vision casting for the more than 40 International Workers who come from Alliance churches in Canada, the Netherlands, and the United States, and who serve together with the National Church in Indonesia.
Someone has said that “The Church must send, or the Church will end.” The members of The Village Church family, along with The Christian and Missionary Alliance, have taken seriously the command of Christ to take the Gospel to all the world. As a result, there are now 23,000 C&MA related local congregations in 81 countries. Over 90% of these churches are outside the United States. All who are interested in learning more about God’s love for the people of the world are cordially invited to participate in the activities and events of the 2021 Global Impact Week.
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Natu re’s Noteb ook BY STEVE MORTON, DIRECTOR O F L A N D S C A P E O P E R AT I O N S
Persephone
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in the land of Columbia, long before the mobile communication epoch, a boy lived a life of privileged learning. Day upon day, he dabbled in pursuit of indolent enlightenment and scholastic selfishness he excluded any and all outside the narrow focus of collegiate diversions. Ring, ring, ring; as the wretched bell tolled, each item was deliberately placed into the bag. Spiral bound notebook, yellow highlighting marker, and a book: Mythology: Timeless Tales of Gods and Heroes by Edith Hamilton. These were the implements of a student, who was dangerously deficient in ancient history and Greek mythology. After the ninth unanswered ring, I replaced the corded handset onto the receiver and sighed. Resigning myself to the fates, I slung the backpack over my shoulder and left the empty dormitory into the cold, foreboding night. The street lamps emphasized the swirling bits of sleet as a harbinger of my personal Greek tragedy. The ice sliced my cheeks like tiny shards of sorrow, demanding teardrops as a passage toll. The gods were mocking me for my foolishness as the Olympians often do. Of course, it was my fault. I should have called her earlier to make a real date. Again, I had taken her affections for granted on this particular day of all days. Zeus loudly enunciated my failure with a clap of thunder as if a belly laugh at the lamentations of the forlorn mortal. That is how I came to be dismally trudging through the streets of the University on Saint Valentine’s Day alone, quite alone. The Missouri Memorial Student Union
building is a four-spired gothic tower that appears like a European Cathedral. Normally, walking under the arch into the heart of the campus was spiritually uplifting, but tonight I slunk into the citadel, cowering in the darkness like a defeated general. Ahead was my den of solace, the Ellis Library. Perhaps there I could find respite from the taunting gods. I chose an overstuffed chair by the window, at the end of one of the stacks, half-heartedly flipping through the text book pages, pausing upon the illustrations of Gorgons, and Cupids, Satyrs, and Sirens. I learned that Zeus and Demeter’s daughter, Persephone, was most beautiful as the goddess protector of vegetation. Stretching, yawning, I began daydreaming about sweet Persephone for my forgiveness and salvation, as I leaned further back into the enveloping chair. Staring out the window mesmerized, the ice crystals were falling like splintered diamonds, the tears of the gods. In that warm, comfortable place I felt myself falling, tumbling through the millennia, ricocheting off the ages of man, chaotically in pursuit of Persephone. Ancient Carthage, Bohemian Paris, Pompey’s Rome, San Francisco, Haight-Ashbury, the past, future, and present appeared as a jumble of personal experiences. Each failed quest for her seemed to extend a full lifetime, yet perhaps lasted only seconds in real time. The ancient Greeks would have been
very familiar with pergola structures since they both built them and named them. Landing at the entrance to The Estuary, through the vagaries of time and the fortune of the gods, I found her. As a mere mortal, it is impossible to know if I am in reality or dream, yet Persephone appeared before me perched upon the pergola. Her regal lavender flowers are pendulous as the draping of her robes. The goddess of vegetation has taken the form of a vining flower. The romantic French have named her “Fleur de Dieu” or Flower of God. While the more practical taxonomists chose her moniker from an obscure English Baron and the Latin word for “twining,” Petrea volubilis. In Southwest Florida, Persephone is most appropriately known as Queen’s Wreath. Instantly transported to still another age, I heard Persephone’s oddly familiar voice calling my name. “Steve, wake up, wake up.” I slowly focused into the goddess’s eyes. They were rich and brown as the earth she nurtured for plants. Without peripheral vision, I could not discern where, or even when I was. Light freckles appeared as starlight glitter under her eyes, spreading across the bridge of her nose. My sense of reality increased as vision expanded onto her lovely face. She smiled sweetly, “I have been looking all over for you. Why are you sleeping at the library you silly guy, let’s go out for Valentine’s Day.”