Shell Point Life March/April 2022 by Shell Point Retirement Community

INSIDE: Larsen Ribbon Cutting • Healthcare Auxiliary Introduced Mar/Apr 2022

Vol. 17 Issue 2

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In Him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind.

Milestones This issue of Shell Point Life highlights several wonderful events we’ve shared over the past few months, from the Lifestyle Expo, to Celebration 2022. One event that stands out in particular is the opening of the Larsen Health Center, which combines Shell Point’s unparalleled healthcare services in a beautiful new 200,000-square-foot facility. Starting on page 6, you’ll see highlights from the ribbon cutting ceremony and guided tours for residents, along with photos of some of the generous donors who helped Shell Point achieve this incredible milestone.

Supporting the Auxiliary

The Shell Point Health Care Auxiliary’s annual fundraiser, the Bakeless Bake Sale, helps enhance lives at the Larsen Health Center. In A Special Place on page 15, Jerry Nanfelt (Tellidora) shares her experience with the Pavilion and explains the importance of supporting the Larsen Health Center. You’ll also learn about the Auxiliary’s annual meeting and their new name and expanded services on page 14.

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Frank Ramos celebrated a personal milestone when he retired in 2002 after serving as the senior public relations official for the New York Jets from the franchise’s beginnings in 1963. On page 18, read about Frank’s career and the enduring friendships that paved the way for his move to Shell Point last year with Jackie, his wife of 57 years.

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

Director of Marketing and Communications Lynn Schneider Editor Kara Hado Creative Director Rich Cerrina Senior Graphic Designer Brent Mayer Graphic Designer Vanessa Miranda Contributors Channelle Bastardo, Pat Bubb, Claude Emler, Don Pullen, Maria Festa, Janine Hammond, Andrew Hawkins, Jon High, Anette Isaacs, Erica May, Steve Morton, Jerry Nanfelt, Emily Reese, Laura Slack, Susan Uhleman, Peggy Zimmerman Shell Point Life is available online. You can find this current issue, as well as back issues of Shell Point Life magazine, at www.shellpoint.org/shellpointlife.

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2022 Shell Point Celebration

LIVING LIFE TO THE FULLEST BY JE F F CO RY, DIRECTO R O F THE LEGACY FO UNDATIO N

n Friday, February 4, residents from each neighborhood of Shell Point gathered together in Connie Brown Hall at the Tribby Arts Center to recognize the many blessings that God has bestowed on this community and the benefits we have received from His love, grace and mercy. Hosted by the Legacy Foundation, the beloved annual event offered residents the opportunity to commemorate the accomplishments of 2021 and celebrate our community’s continued success in fulfilling its mission each and every day. After a prayer of gratitude from Andrew Hawkins, The Village Church Senior Pastor, Shell Point President Martin Schappell took the stage. “2021 was a particularly incredible year as we opened not one, but two very special new amenities: the Tribby Arts Center and the Larsen Health Center,” he said. “These two grand openings were bookends to what turned out to be an exceptional year in our organization’s history.” President Schappell thanked our

community’s visionary donors and reflected upon Shell Point’s grateful residents and family members who believe true enjoyment and significance in life comes by living with an open hand, giving back, and investing in others. “Residents have learned—through giving to others—their own personal meaning of Living Life to its Fullest. Whether it is sharing their time as a volunteer, using their personal talents to help provide activities or clubs that others residents might enjoy, or sharing their treasure in ways that benefit the entire community through their generous financial support — each of these is a true reflection of the heart of Shell Point and what being a member of this wonderful family is all about,” he said. Following a video featuring many of the positive community highlights of this past year, Point of Grace, a contemporary vocal group, entertained residents with their captivating harmonies and inspiring message. At the end of the program, residents received a copy of the 2021

Annual Community Report, which recaps the tremendous positive activity that is occurring throughout Shell Point, along with a special Norman Love Confectioners treat provided by Celebration sponsor FineMark National Bank and Trust. If you would like to receive a copy of the 2021 Community Report, please contact the Legacy Foundation at (239) 466-8484.

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Shell Point continues its ongoing commitment to excellence with the new Larsen Health Center, a $78-million, 200,000-square-foot facility that brings together under one roof all of Shell Point’s healthcare services.

Dorothy Larsen’s ongoing commitment to healthcare at Shell Point is reflected in her contribution to name the Larsen Health Center in memory of her beloved husband, Ralph Larsen.

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Christy Skinner, Vice President of Healthcare, thanked the Auxiliary for their support and major commitment to the Vision 2020 campaign. “The Auxiliary volunteers have been the very heartbeat of our skilled nursing center for several decades and literally breathe life, love and joy into the lives of our skilled nursing residents.”

On Tuesday, January 11, the Vision 2020 Campaign Cabinet, Ambassadors, Special Donors, Resident Council, Legacy Society and the Shell Point Health Care Auxiliary Board—joined by Fort Myers community leaders—gathered for a ribbon cutting ceremony to commemorate the opening of the new Larsen Health Center. Addressing a crowd of 400 guests, Shell Point President Martin Schappell said, “The addition of the new Larsen Health Center is another example of Shell Point’s continued commitment to pursue healthcare excellence while providing the nurturing environment necessary for compassionate resident care that truly makes a difference.”

Shell Point residents were invited to tour the Larsen Health Center during a two-day Open House. Members of Shell Point’s dedicated employee team were on hand to guide residents on tours and answer questions about the beautiful new healthcare facility. The Larsen Health Center combines a medical clinic staffed by Shell Point’s fulltime physicians and nurse practitioners, plus a comprehensive rehab and physical therapy center, onsite X-ray and imaging, behavioral health, dental suite, a full-service pharmacy, and a skilled nursing center with private rooms offering spectacular water and nature preserve views. “Locating all medical services within one facility accelerates access to care,

enhances collaboration in treatment, and hastens the healing and restorative process. Shell Point made the financial commitment to this project because our residents deserve excellent clinical care, private rooms, and a hospitality-driven experience,” said President Schappell. Within Larsen Health Center, the Barbour Medical Clinic includes exam and procedure rooms, imaging services, and offices for Shell Point’s medical staff and specialty physicians. The Roulston Therapy Center offers inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services in a dynamic open-gym concept, along with an occupational therapy home suite, a state-of-the-art aqua therapy pool, and private treatment rooms. A dental clinic, full-service pharmacy, chapel, Shell Point Life | March/April 2022

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meeting space, and Lindy’s cafe complete the first floor. Floors two through six offer 162 private and nine companion skilled nursing rooms with 10-foot ceilings, expansive 8 x 9-foot windows, and well-appointed bathrooms with walk-in showers. Dining rooms and sunrooms feature floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing water and nature preserve views. Each self-contained residential neighborhood accommodates 20 residents and offers a living room, activity room, lounge area, and a family conference room. “Neighborhood spaces create a nurtur-

ing environment for socializing and activities and reflect Shell Point’s personalized approach to care,” said Christy Skinner, Vice President of Healthcare. “Here, our healthcare staff, volunteers and caregivers have the tools and technology they need to provide our residents with the best possible care.” A full-service salon for residents, an employee cafeteria, and administrative offices are located on the second floor. Larsen Health Center’s contemporary interiors were completed by Wegman Design Group, who created award-winning designs for Shell Point’s Tribby Arts

Center, Welcome Center, and several amenity and common space renovations around the campus. “Our goal in the Larsen Health Center was to create a space that would be welcoming to families, comfortable for residents, and supportive to staff,” said Lori Wegman, Founder and Principal of Wegman Design Group. “The interior design is inspired by nature, flexible and adaptable, accentuated with beautiful materials and mindful details. The beautiful surroundings of the Shell Point community are reflected and highlighted throughout the building.”

Construction projects— whether large or small— take teamwork, determination, communication and patience,” said Adam Hinds, Vice President of Operations. “The team we assembled for this project met all of these expectations and many more.”

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Larsen Health Center

Prayer of Dedication

Pastor Andrew Hawkins

Our Father and Our God, this is a magnificent building; but it is just bricks and mortar. Yet it is a place where bricks and mortar conspire with bodies, souls and spirits in providential encounters, in divine appointments, where holy moments occur in the midst of the mundane and the ordinary. We are here today to dedicate this facility to Your holy purposes. May this be a place where bodies, souls and spirits would encounter the healing touch of the Father of spirits. May this be a place where Jehovah Rapha, the God who heals, would minister wholeness in the midst of brokenness. May this be a place where the God of all comfort would minister strength and encouragement to the distressed and despondent. May this be a place where the hands and feet of Your servants, would become the hands and feet of Jesus. May this be a place where the Glory of God and the Care of His People would come together as one; where residents, patients, visitors and community would encounter the God who is “Gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.” And so, O God, we accept this gift of the Larsen Health Center as from Your hand, and give it back to You for Your loving purposes. We are thankful for the labors of love, the inspirations of design, the generosity of substance, which have brought its construction to fruition. And we look forward with anticipation to the continued display of Your glory in the care of Your people, indeed, of all those who bear Your image. In Jesus’ name, Amen

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Hugh and Eva Barbour at the Barbour Medical Clinic, named in memory of Hugh’s brother and wife, long-time Shell Point residents Bill and Mary Barbour. Alan and Carol St. Clair supported the Education Space on the first floor in honor of Carol’s father Bill Saunders.

Lindy’s Cafe was named by Don Sveen in honor of his beloved wife, Marjorie Lindberg Sveen. Ribbon cutting guests enjoyed one of Lindy’s signature desserts: chocolate chip cookies!

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Tranquility Lake was named by residents Wayne Robbins and JoAnn DeBaugh Robbins in recognition of their generous support of the Larsen Health Center. Alice Wertz, Shell Point Health Care Auxiliary President, with donor Marie Michelle McCarthy at the Larsen Health Center Auxiliary Room. “I would like to thank Michelle for her generous Auxiliary Room donation. We look forward to using it as our key base of operations.”

Ken Saccaro sponsored the Dental Suite

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Lex Roulson at the Roulston Therapy Center

Jon and Beverly Thompson, generous sponsors of the Grand Lobby

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Anne Kimball (Oakmont); Jeanne Carguilo (Turban), Secretary; Jane Haines (The Springs), Vice President; Alice Wertz (The Estuary), President; Dorothy Larsen (Junonia); Tina Colehower (The Estuary). Rear row: David VanWagnen (Junonia); Gary Reynolds (Cellana); Alan Roberts (Eagles Preserve), Treasurer.

New Beginnings

for the Pavilion Auxiliary

ALICE WERTZ, PRESIDENT

T H E S H E L L P O I N T H E A LT H C A R E AU X I L I A RY

2021 was both challenging and rewarding, and the many changing COVID restrictions presented us all with many changes. Throughout the year, the Pavilion Auxiliary volunteers continued to reach out to touch the lives of Shell Point residents through prayer, phone calls, cards, birthday flowers and holiday gift bags, while the wheelchair committee continued to keep the fleet in working order. During the Auxiliary’s annual meeting in January, we amended our bylaws to rename the Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary to The Shell Point Health Care Auxiliary. This change reflects a new beginning and the expansion of our services into Shell Point’s Assisted Living facilities. The beautiful new Larsen Health Center will present many new opportunities, and The Shell Point Health Care Auxiliary embraces them with our mission of enhancing the lives of Shell Point residents by creating a caring environment of dignity and independence. 14

Past Auxiliary Presidents Jane Haines (The Springs), Jerry Nanfelt (Tellidora), Bobbi Brown (Nautilus), Mary Fountain (Junonia), Renee Maxwell (Cameo), Ann Erickson (The Springs).

“The Auxiliary’s gift of giving of themselves to help others has crept its way into the very fabric of our everyday lives here at Shell Point,” said Christy Skinner, Vice President of Healthcare. “As we look ahead,

we know the Auxiliary will be instrumental in the Larsen Health Center’s success. Their love, creativity, generosity and time will be cherished gems to the residents they serve and care for.”

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A Special Place BY JE RRY N ANFE LT ( TE LLIDOR A)

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e have been waiting for you. Welcome home!” These were the warm and comforting words I heard from the friendly staff at the Larsen Pavilion, who in fact, were waiting for me as I arrived around 4 a.m. that dreadful morning! Unfortunately the day before, while in the Panhandle of Florida, I fell and broke my leg. Major surgery was needed immediately. Then only a few hours after surgery, I was strapped into a gurney and put into the back of a medical transport vehicle to be brought back to Shell Point. The ten-hour-long trip through that rainy night was just miserable. But after arriving at the Pavilion, I was so delighted to hear those words. I knew I was home! I will never forget the kindness the Shell Point Medical Staff showed me in my time of need!

Road to Recovery Actually, during the next year or so, due to a second surgery, I had two several-week stays in the Pavilion. I can truthfully say that throughout each of my experiences in the Pavilion, my ability to graduate from the bed, to the wheelchair, to the walker, to the cane, and finally walking again without help, was due to the profes-

sional and dedicated staff of the Pavilion. They planned and facilitated my health journey in such a way that I was able to experience a full recovery. The Larson Pavilion or the new Larsen Health Center, as we know it today, is indeed a very “special place.” All of us, at one time or another in the future, will probably need this facility to help us find our way back to health again. When we do, we can use it with confidence knowing we will receive excellent and loving care! This “special place” is an extraordinary gift to us. The Larsen Pavilion has not only been a “special place” for me when I was sick and

needed physical help, but over the years it has been my “special place” to volunteer. I volunteered in the Pavilion from the time Peter and I moved to Shell Point, a little more than 14 years ago, until my accident and the Covid pandemic changed that for me. I can truly say I loved volunteering in the Pavilion. Whether it was serving cold beverages or leading the Auxiliary, I look back and cherish the time I had there. It did not take me long to fall in love with the residents in the Pavilion. They all had such interesting and compelling stories. It was always fun to meet new residents and listen to their stories. When leaving the building after volunteering during those years, I would often say to myself, “I sure received more blessings from the residents today than I gave to them!” When volunteering begins again in the Larsen Health Center, I encourage you to participate and find blessing by serving your friends and neighbors. The new Larsen Health Center building is such a great addition to our healthcare system here at Shell Point. What a blessing to all of us! Let us celebrate the new building today by giving generously to this “special place” through the Auxiliary’s Bakeless Bake Sale now!

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Out of Africa

with the Academy!

B Y A N E T T E I S A A C S , A C A D E M Y C O O R D I N AT O R

The Academy of Lifelong Learning celebrated the 35th anniversary of the iconic masterpiece Out of Africa in style with a week long festival of lectures and programs, highlighted by an adventure filled movie screening at Connie Brown Hall that was attended by an audience of almost 300! Sandy Ehlers (Oakmont) served as the festival’s perfect spiritus rector since she has direct ties to the estate of the Baroness Karen Blixen, who wrote the 1937 memoir that was later filmed for the big screen with Hollywood heavyweights Meryl Streep and a dashingly handsome Robert Redford. Residents enjoyed Sandy’s two lectures that shed such fascinating light on the backstory of Karen Blixen, an adventurous aristocrat who originally hailed from Denmark. The Academy also welcomed master naturalist, biologist and photographer Larry Richards, who presented a talk on the

Larry Richards

“Dark Continent” and delighted his audience with a myriad of magnificent photos taken on a recent safari. It is a little known fact that Karen Blixen was responsible for importing European flowers to Africa in the early 20th century. In order to celebrate this wonderful deed, we invited floral artist Alma Town from Cape Coral who, in a manner of just 35 minutes, created a stunning oversized floral masterpiece (sponsored by Sandy Ehlers) live for our residents in the Tribby’s foyer. Alma’s tremendous work was displayed at our Arts Center during the entire festival, bringing so much beauty and joy to each and every visitor. Our fabulous Out of Africa festival was crowned with a matinee screening of the eponymous Oscar winning movie that inspired so many of the almost 300 attendees to dress according to the film’s safari theme!

Dressed for the Occasion: Sisters Sally Leimbach (Junonia) and Susan Schmitt (Lakewood) with Academy Coordinator Anette Isaacs.

Sandy Ehlers and Alma Town

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CELEBRATING VOLUNTEERS

SHELL POINT SINGERS SPRING CONCERT FEATURES FAVORITE BROADWAY MELODIES

During National Volunteers Week from April 18 to 22, Shell Point will celebrate its more than 1,000 resident volunteers who lend their hands and hearts. Check your mail in April for a Volunteer Appreciation Coupon Book with a schedule of fun events! We’ll start the week off with an Appreciation Celebration at the Village Church on Monday, April 18 from 2 to 4 p.m. Don’t forget to bring your coupon with you each day — you will need it to enter a drawing for awesome gifts!

Kickoff Celebration Monday, April 18 2 – 4 p.m. • The Village Church

Tuesday, April 19 2 – 4 p.m. • Woodlands Back Patio • Root Beer Floats

Wednesday, April 20 2 – 4 p.m. • Tribby Café • Cupcakes & Coffee

Thursday, April 21 2 – 4 p.m. • The Crystal Patio • Cookies & Lemonade

Friday, April 22 1 – 2:30 p.m. • The Island Pool • Dessert Bar Volunteer Appreciation Week is a great time to consider becoming a volunteer if you aren’t one already. Contact Resident Engagement Manager Carol Sperlak at (239) 4542290 for more information.

The Shell Point Singers are preparing another spectacular show for their annual Spring Concert to be held at The Village Church on Thursday, April 7 at 7 p.m. This year’s show will feature the best of Broadway with many of your favorite songs. Plus, the audience will have the opportunity to participate in three of the numbers. Lynn Tutton, president of the group, Neil Fichthorn, musical director, and Mary Esther Fichthorn, who accompanies the group on the piano, have worked with the group of resident singers for several months in preparation for this concert. The more than 50 Shell Point residents involved in this event are looking forward to the evening as they present such popular hits as “Some Enchanted Evening” from South Pacific, “Getting to Know You” from the King and I, “Tonight” from West Side Story, “Tomorrow” from Annie, “Music of the Night” from Phantom of the Opera, “Hear the People Sing” from Les Mis, and many more. In addition to these, there will be several special numbers. The male members of the chorus will present a rousing version of “76 Trombones” from Music Man and will be accompanied by Shell Point’s own Brass Ensemble with trumpets, French horn and, of course, trombone! Plus, husband and wife, Tom and Pam Kelly of Nautilus will sing the touching duet “If I Loved You” from Carousel. Members of the audience will also have the opportunity to join in on such showstoppers as “Oh, What a Beautiful Morning” from Oklahoma, “You’ll Never Walk Alone” from Carousel, and “Edelweiss” from Sound of Music. There is no charge to attend the concert and tickets are not needed.

2022 School Supply Fund Drive Monday, April 25 through Friday, May 6 BY CHAIR MANUS O’DONNELL (ROSEMONT)

The 17th annual School Supply Fund Drive, approved by the Shell Point Residents’ Council, will begin on Monday, April 25 and continue through Friday, May 6. The donated funds will be used to purchase school supplies that will be distributed in July to employees who have schoolaged children and/or grandchildren in grades K-5. Items are chosen based on the sup-

ply lists from the Lee County School System, and purchased through a partnership between the Shell Point Purchasing Department and Marco Office Supply. In July, a team of Shell Point volunteers will gather for two days to unpack, sort and re-pack 30 items into every bag. The bags, kindly donated by Marco Office Supply, will then be distributed to the always grateful employees on Friday, July

22. Last year, 60 volunteers were able to fill 725 bags after raising nearly $18,000. Please consider contributing to this worthwhile project by making your tax-deductible donation made payable to: Shell Point Retirement Community. Include "School Supplies” in the memo line and use internal campus mail to send it to the Shell Point Accounting Department. Thank you for your support! Shell Point Life | March/April 2022

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ports have been a part of Frank Ramos’s (Lucina) life since the very beginning. On August 5, 1938, in Valley Stream, New York, he was born into “a real sports family,” said Frank. “My mother and father were big sports fans.” His parents cheered for the Brooklyn Dodgers, and his three older siblings favored the New York Giants baseball team and the Yankees. Frank followed in his parents’ footsteps and rooted for the Dodgers. “I still remain, to this day, a Dodgers fan,” he said. But it would be football, not baseball,

incredible teacher; she was warm, gave you a lot of direction, and was very smart.” Frank then attended Florida State University, where he started out as a journalism major and then switched to social sciences and political science after FSU stopped offering a journalism degree. While at FSU, Frank worked for the university’s sports information director, Pat Hogan. “He really helped me and directed me and helped me get stringer jobs when I was at FSU,” said Frank. “I was the sports editor of the school paper for two years, I worked in the sports information office, and I was a stringer for the Miami News, Atlanta

assistant to the president and had me as the publicity director.” The Jets were a new team that came about after the Titans of New York franchise was purchased by new owners. The Jets were part of the American Football League back then, a competitor to the National Football League that would later merge with the NFL in 1970. The team hadn’t even played a game yet when Frank came on board, and his job was to get people excited about the new team and, hopefully, buy tickets to the games. Weeb Ewbank was the coach of the new team, a known quantity in profes-

BLICITY PRO Frank Ramos led public relations efforts for the New York Jets from the team’s inception until the start of the 21st century V V

where Frank would make his mark professionally. He served for 39 years as the senior public relations official for the New York Jets, from the franchise’s beginnings in 1963 until he retired in 2002. “It was exciting,” said Frank. “I really enjoyed working with the media. Things have changed a lot, but at one time, you really did a lot of things with the media. You went to dinner with the reporters on the road, and you aided them in creating stories. I like to think that I was in the golden years of professional football as far as public relations goes.” Frank began laying the groundwork for his NFL career at a young age. When he was a teenager, he moved with his parents to Miami, where he graduated from Miami Jackson High School. While a student there, he had a journalism teacher named Margaret Bach, the first woman to edit the student newspaper at Ohio State University. She was married to Wilbert Bach, who worked in public relations at Florida Power & Light and was a writer and editor for the University of Miami’s Sports Publicity Department for many years. “I learned so much from the two of them,” said Frank. “Margaret Bach was an

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Constitution, and Pensacola News Journal. I really had some great mentors.” After graduating from FSU in 1960, Frank enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he was assigned to work in the sports information office of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point after boot camp. While there he worked with the academy’s sports information director Joseph Cahill, who had served in that role since 1943. It was Cahill who got Frank involved with the New York Jets in 1963. “Joe had this offer to go to the Jets, and I kept talking him into taking the job,” recalled Frank. “And he said, ‘If I take this job, I want you to come with me.’ And I said ‘I was hoping for that!’ And that’s what happened—Joe went to New York as the

sional football who had previously led the Baltimore Colts to two NFL championships. “He was a great coach and really knew how to handle dealing with the media,” said Frank. “He thought that public relations was very important, unlike a lot of other coaches, and he worked hard to meet with the media and give them inside information and things like that. He was great with me; he kept me informed. He used to say that our team was green and growing.” Frank said he was guided by two legendary owners of the Jets. Sonny Werblin, the CEO and president, had a distinguished career in film, music and television. “When he retired from MCA, Variety’s Continued next page Shell Point Life | March/April 2022

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“I’ve known Ron Cold (Harbor Court) since 1955. I met him at Miami Jackson; we were on the high school paper together and we were also college roommates,” said Frank. “He was my best man in 1964, and I was his best man in 1968.”

Frank at 6.

Frank and Jackie moved to Shell Point on April 20, 2021 — their 57th wedding anniversary.

“Frank was not only my best man in 1962, but he walked Charlyne down the aisle! “ said Jim Smith. (Periwinkle) “At that time, after being drafted, Frank was serving at West Point as sports publicity director.”

Frank, Jim Smith and Ron Cold in Shanghai during a 2011 couples’ vacation.

Jackie’s career with TWA spanned four decades.

Frank said one of the proudest honors of his career was presenting Bobby Bowden, the famed head football coach and Hall of Famer from FSU, to an audience at New York's Downtown Athletic Club — former home of the Heisman Trophy — in the spring of 1993. Bowden was getting an award for his long and meritorious service to college football.

headline was “Mr. Show Business Retires,” said Frank. “He was then able to devote full time to the Jets.” Additional guidance came from Leon Hess, the CEO and president of Hess Oil. The team got off to a slow start. But in 1965 they drafted University of Alabama 20

quarterback Joe Namath. “Joe proved to be worth everything that they said when he signed an unheard of $400,000 contract,” said Frank. The team got better and better, leading to what Frank called its “magic year” in 1968. That resulted in the 18 ½-point

underdog Jets defeating the Baltimore Colts 16-7 in 1969’s Super Bowl III, considered one of sports’ greatest upsets. Frank had his hands full leading up to the game while the team prepared in Miami. A few days before the Super Bowl, Namath predicted victory while at a charity event,

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“It is Ray-mus, rhymes with famous,” said Frank. He explained his father was born in Georgetown British Guyana (now just Guyana). His paternal grandparents were born in Portugal and the name was Dos Ramos pronounced Dosh Ramosh. “My father and his siblings dropped the Dos when they emigrated to the U.S. and kept the English pronunciation.”

At a January 2000 press conference, Frank, flanked by National Football League Director of Communications Greg Aiello (far R), announced that the league finance committee had unanimously voted to permit the sale of the New York Jets to Robert Wood Johnson.

Frank and Jackie with Joe Namath in New York.

Super Bowl III was of course a highlight over Frank’s 39 years with the Jets. But he also marked a lot of other milestones, including his own: He never missed a game during his time with the Jets, witnessing a total of 681 pre-season, regular season, and post-season games.

and a local sportswriter in attendance broke the news in the next day’s Miami Herald. “That was Friday morning, and my job was to take Weeb down to the media hotel where he and Don Shula [the coach of the Colts] would pose with the Super Bowl trophy and talk about their teams,” recalled Frank. “We got in the car, and I gave Weeb the paper and said, ‘Weeb, before we get down there, you better read this.’ And Weeb looked at it and said, “Dag gummit Joe, we had them right where we wanted them.’” When they got to the media event, Namath’s statement was of course the first topic of discussion. “And Weeb said, ‘It ain’t often that my quarterback whistles Dixie’ – meaning he tells the truth,” said Frank.

Quarterback Joe Namath became an international celebrity during his career with the Jets.

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We’ve been enjoying Shell Point and all the amenities that it offers. And we still have a lot more to do.

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Super Bowl III was of course a highlight over Frank’s 39 years with the Jets. But he also marked a lot of other milestones, including his own: He never missed a game over his time with the Jets, witnessing a total of 681 pre-season, regular season, and post-season games. Frank oversaw publicity under seven different team owners, seven presidents, five general managers, and 11 full-time head coaches and at three different stadiums. He saw the team make the playoffs nine times, and he was also there for heartbreaking missed opportunities over the years. “There were some great highlights,” he said. “And the losses — sometimes they just really stuck with you.” He fondly remembers his years working with Namath. “I think that I have to put Joe Namath in a class with athletes like Muhammad Ali and Pelé,” said Frank. “But Namath really went beyond football as far as how people thought of him. There were so many women that were crazy about him; he was sort of like the Beatles. People just 22

wanted to touch him, call out to him, get a picture. He was a guy that every time he went to a restaurant or something like that, even to this day, he still signs autographs. Other celebrities don’t want anybody around them. They don’t want any interruption, and he can stand there and sign for 30 minutes at a restaurant and just wait to have his dinner. And that’s how he’s always been; he’s just a wonderful person.” Frank officially retired in 2002 and has been playing tennis and traveling with his wife, Jackie, ever since. He and Jackie both went to Miami Jackson High School and FSU, and went on a few dates while in college. Jackie was a member of FSU’s famous “Flying High” circus, where she performed the “Spanish Web” in which the flyer is twirled through the air holding onto a rope by their wrist or foot. They reconnected for good when Frank was home visiting from the service and asked about Jackie, who was then a flight attendant for TWA. The two corresponded, began dating, and married in April 1964.

Jackie’s TWA career spanned four decades. Frank is still a sports fan, even though he’s no longer working in the industry. “I say I bleed Jets green,” said Frank. “I follow all the FSU athletic teams; I still have the Dodgers and Seminoles that I root for. I follow my teams.” He and Jackie moved to Shell Point in 2021, joining several friends who already resided in the community. They include Ron and Carla Cold (Harbor Court); Ron and Frank were high school classmates, roommates at FSU, and served as best man at each other’s weddings. Frank has also known Jim and Charlyne Smith (Periwinkle) since his FSU days, and he and Jackie are good friends with Ron’s brothers Garth Cold (Periwinkle) and Richard Cold (Cameo) as well. The Cold siblings have a long family history at Shell Point; their twin aunts Lillian and Florence moved to the community in 2000. “We’ve been enjoying Shell Point and all the amenities that it offers,” said Frank. “And we still have a lot more to do.”

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APRIL 8, 2022 The Legacy Foundation’s 18th annual Charity Golf Tournament will benefit the Larsen Health Center at Shell Point. Registration starts at 7 a.m. Players will begin the day with breakfast at the Breezeway Café located at The Club at Shell Point, followed by play on Shell Point's spectacular championship 18-hole course. The tournament is a four-person scramble format. Players will enjoy swag bags and opportunities for fabulous prizes, and lunch and snacks are also included! A portion of the $160 tournament cost is tax-deductible. This popular event fills up quickly, so be sure to contact the Legacy Foundation at 466-8484 to reserve your spot!

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LIFESTYLE EXPO 2022 ADVENTURE AWAITS Expo Wows Residents

Healthy Living Coordination

Walt and Ellen Govertsen

Delicious treats from The Crystal

Glass Studio at Tribby Arts Center

Shell Point residents discovered a day of fun and surprises at the Lifestyle Expo 2022. With the theme Adventure Awaits, the biennial event celebrate Shell Point’s unparalleled lifestyle and encourages residents to explore new opportunities. Interactive exhibits highlighted Shell Point’s resort-style amenities and healthcare services, and informative displays showcased more than 100 volunteer and activity groups ready for new members! Residents shared a picnic-style lunch while enjoying rootbeer floats and the beautiful Southwest Florida sunshine.

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The Academy of Lifelong Learning

Jazz n' Stuff

Inventors Group

Knitters Group

Shell Point Car Club

Assorted Clubs

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Chaplain Ministry

Laura Slack and Jon High

Assorted Clubs

Visiting with friends

Bocce Ball Club

Shell Point Drummers

Rock Steady Boxing

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Card Crusaders

Pottery Studio at Tribby Arts Center

Residents enjoying lunch

Shell Point Green Team

Friends catching up

The Expo decorations reflected the adventurous theme.

Fishing Charters

Veterans Group

Carolyn Stapleton and Maddy Hanlon

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March & April Shell Point Happenings 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 either concierge desk. Unless otherwise noted, sign-up for each event will begin on the first business day of the month. If you are unable to attend a program that includes a fee, five business days’ notice is required to receive a refund.

ECO-TOUR TO MATLACHA WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2 MEET AT BOAT DOCK 9:30 A.M. COST: $10 (LUNCH ON YOUR OWN) Join Suzy Q Captain Russ Spence and Ecologist Steve Canton (Harbor Court) for this special trip to Matlacha. On the way, we’ll look at some of the features of Pine Island Sound between Cape Coral and Pine Island and learn about the research being done as part of the Coastal & Heartland National Estuary Program. Our guide for the day, Steve Canton, is an aquatic ecologist with over 40 years of experience looking at water quality effects on aquatic life throughout the U.S. Once docked in Matlacha, we’ll grab lunch at one of the local restaurants and take a leisurely cruise back home.

FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS MARCH 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 11 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. FRIENDSHIP POINT PARKING LOT/IS Explore new lunch options each week! March 3: Yummy Bus March 10: MaPetite Creperie March 17: Cajun Gringos March 24: Uncle Franks Hotdogs March 31: Firebread

GET WILD WITH CROW AT SHELL POINT THURSDAY, MARCH 3 9 A.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS Today is World Wildlife Day! Come learn about how CROW (Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife) on Sanibel is saving our local wildlife with state-of-the-art

veterinary care, research, education and conservation medicine. You might even meet one of their Animal Ambassadors!

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YARD GAMES AT SHELL POINT THURSDAY, MARCH 3 9:30 A.M. SHUFFLEBOARD SHUFFLEBOARD COURTS/IS

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1:30 P.M. BOCCE BOCCE COURTS/WDL

BIKE WITH THE DOCS FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 11, 18, 25 4:15 P.M.

OUTDOOR MOVIE NIGHT A LEAGUE OF THEIR OWN WEDNESDAY, MARCH 9 6 P.M. FRIENDSHIP POINT/IS Join the Resident Programming team for special showing of the comedy-drama, A League of Their Own, under the night sky at Friendship Point on The Island. As America’s stock of athletic young men is depleted during World War II, a professional all-female baseball league springs up in the Midwest, funded by publicity-hungry candy maker Walter Harvey. Light refreshments will be served.

FRIDAY, MARCH 4, 11, 18, 25 7 A.M.

Dust off your bikes and join Shell Point’s physicians every Friday for a 5-mile bike ride around the beautiful Shell Point campus. For your safety, helmets are required.

WALK WITH THE DOCS

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

MONDAY, MARCH 7 1 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS Join the Resident Programming team as we play several games of BINGO. Whether you’ve never played or you are a seasoned player, this free event is a great opportunity to have fun and meet new people. Small prizes are awarded to game winners. All supplies provided; no experience necessary!

FRIDAY, MARCH 4 9:30 A.M. CORNHOLE SHUFFLEBOARD COURTS/IS Come join us for some outdoor recreation games. These activities will give you a great opportunity to have fun and show-off those old-school athletic skills. No need to sign-up. Just grab a partner and show up ready to play... but don’t forget to bring your “A game”.

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FARMER’S MARKET THURSDAY, MARCH 10 9 A.M. – 12 P.M. ISLAND COURTYARD Enjoy the beauty of the Island Courtyard while shopping for locally-grown produce, homemade baked goods, honey and other food-related items. Live music will be provided by Old Time Jam, featuring our own Shell Point residents.

LUNCH AT PARROT KEY CARIBBEAN GRILL MONDAY, MARCH 7 10:45/10:55/11:05/11:10/11:15 A.M. IS / WDL / ES / EN / EP COST: $4 (LUNCH ON YOUR OWN) Voted Best Waterfront Dining since 2004, Parrot Key Caribbean Grill offers delicious Caribbean-inspired seafood, Florida favorites and a raw bar in an open air, waterfront atmosphere. Relax with the Resident Programming team and take in the views of the beautiful Gulf while enjoying great food!

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ISLAND SPRING NEIGHBORHOOD SOCIAL

FRIDAY, MARCH 11 1:30 – 2:45 P.M. ISLAND COMMONS

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16 11/11:10/11:20/11:25/11:30 A.M. IS / WDL / ES / EN/ EP COST: $35 (LUNCH ON YOUR OWN)

Let’s get together, Island Neighborhood! Join the Resident Programming team for this Spring Neighborhood Social that gives you the opportunity to meet, greet and connect with your neighbors, friends and newcomers! This will be a great time of fellowship, fun and conversation. Light refreshments will be served.

WOODLANDS SPRING NEIGHBORHOOD SOCIAL MONDAY, MARCH 14 1:30 – 2:45 P.M. WOODLANDS COMMONS BACK PATIO Calling all Woodlands residents! Join the Resident Programming team for this Spring Neighborhood Social that gives you the opportunity to meet, greet and connect with your neighbors, friends and newcomers! This will be a great time of fellowship, fun and conversation. Light refreshments will be served.

COASTAL LINKS SPRING NEIGHBORHOOD SOCIAL TUESDAY, MARCH 15 1:30 – 2:45 P.M. BANYAN GRILLE Hello Estuary, Enclave and Eagles Preserve residents! Join the Resident Programming team for this Spring Neighborhood Social that gives you the opportunity to meet, greet and connect with your neighbors, friends and newcomers! This will be a great time of fellowship, fun and conversation. Light refreshments will be served.

TWINS/BRAVES BALL GAME AT HAMMOND STADIUM

Let the Resident Programming team take you out to the ball game! We will watch the defending National Champions, the Atlanta Braves, take on the Minnesota Twins at Hammond Stadium for this 1:05 p.m. game. Nothing is better than a beautiful day at the ballpark with hotdogs, Cracker Jack, and hopefully, some home runs! Lunch is on your own at the ballpark.

SPECIAL SPEAKER – AVIATION CLUB & VETERANS’ GROUP THURSDAY, MARCH 17 1 – 2 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS SPEAKER: ROLAND GARLINGHOUSE (ENCLAVE) TOPIC: FROM TRAINER TO DREAM FLIGHTS – THE SIX LIVES OF A STEARMAN BI-PLANE The Boeing Stearman was the primary trainer in WWII for U.S. and Canadian pilots. Since then, it has had careers as a sprayer, barnstormer, airshow performer, and collectible warbird. Now in its sixth life, the Stearman is “giving back” to those who gave so much — our veterans — through Dream Flights. Come hear Roland Garlinghouse (Enclave) tell about the life and times of this wonderful iconic airplane and his connection to Dream Flights.

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IRISH-CELTIC SHOW/CELEBRATION THURSDAY, MARCH 17 7 P.M. CONNIE BROWN HALL/TAC FREE, GENERAL ADMISSION – RESERVE AND PICK UP TICKETS AT THE BOX OFFICE- LIMITED SEATING Join us for a St. Paddy’s Day Music Bash starring Brian Gurl (piano/vocals), Michele Pruyn (vocals), Carlann Evans (violin, vocals), Karen Romig (flute, vocals), & Band. Featuring the music of Celtic Women, River Dance and beloved Irish favorites such as Danny Boy, Irish Washerwoman, Molly Malone, Toora Loora Looral and others — highlighted by blazing jigs, Celtic pop and a wee bit of Irish humor. Join Brian and company for a rip-roaring good time, high energy, a taste of nostalgia and "pot of gold" variety of good ‘ole Irish music!

BEACH DAY AT SANIBEL LIGHTHOUSE BEACH FRIDAY, MARCH 18 8:30/8:40/8:50/8:55/9:00 IS / WDL / ES / EN / EP APPROXIMATE RETURN: 2 P.M. COST: $18 LUNCH INCLUDED (ICE CREAM ON YOUR OWN) Join us for a relaxing day at the beach and a delicious fried chicken picnic-style lunch. Relax in the sun, walk on the beach, and look for the perfect sea shell! On the way back to Shell Point, we will stop for some of the best ice cream around at The Love Boat on Sanibel. Please bring your own beach chairs and accessories.

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SPRING DANCE PARTY SATURDAY, MARCH 19 7 – 9 P.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL COST: $10 PER PERSON – TICKET FORMS AVAILABLE AT CONCIERGE DESKS The Resident Dance Committee has planned a Spring Dance Party featuring the Jennifer Gilmore singing music from the 50s to the 80s! Refreshments and a fun time will be awaiting you. Pick up your registration form at any Concierge Desk, fill out the information, place $10 p/p with it, and send it to the address on the form. Upon receipt, we will send your tickets to you. For more information, call Phyllis Ingalls at (239) 481-4820.

KENNEDY SPACE CENTER TRIP TUESDAY – WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22 & 23 MEET AT THE VILLAGE CHURCH: 11 A.M. COST: $180 (ONE LUNCH AND TWO DINNERS ON YOUR OWN) Take an overnight trip with us to see Kennedy Space Center! We leave just before lunch on Tuesday (box lunch provided on the bus), and we’ll make our way to Cape Canaveral. We’ll arrive and check in to the Hyatt Regency, Titusville and then enjoy a fabulous dinner at the world famous Dixie Crossroads Seafood Restaurant. We’ll all get a great night’s sleep and enjoy breakfast at the hotel Wednesday morning before we go explore the Kennedy Space Center! See what life is like in space with over 25 attractions, including interactive solar systems, IMAX films, and a showstopping space shuttle display. Enjoy lunch at one of the restaurants on-site. We will leave from the Space Center and make our way back home, stopping for dinner on the way. We look forward to sharing this one-of-a-kind experience with you.

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COMMUNITY-WIDE FOOD DRIVE TUESDAY, MARCH 22 THROUGH TUESDAY, MARCH 29

Let’s support the South Fort Myers Food Pantry with cereal and cereal bars during the March Food Drive. Residents can drop off items outside The Village Church front doors Tuesday, March 22 through Tuesday, March 29.

THURSDAY, MARCH 24 9 A.M. – 12 P.M. ISLAND COURTYARD Enjoy the beauty of the Island Courtyard while shopping for locally grown produce, homemade baked goods, honey and other food-related items. Live music will be provided.

THURSDAY, MARCH 24 12 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS

SANIBEL BIG ARTS BAND CONCERT FRIDAY, MARCH 25 7 P.M. CONNIE BROWN HALL/TAC FREE, GENERAL ADMISSION – RESERVE & PICK UP TICKETS AT BOX OFFICE – LIMITED SEATING Join us for a great evening of music as the Sanibel BIG ARTS Concert Band present a musical program with a wide variety of styles. The 45-member band includes talented musicians from the Shell Point community, Sanibel, and beyond. Program highlights include popular music, exciting marches, and a tribute to our Armed Forces. Sanibel pianist and composer Eric Entwhistle will be the featured soloist as he performs the Rondo from Piano Concerto No. 2 by Beethoven. This is a concert you won’t want to miss!

Blue Zones Project – Southwest Florida is a community-wide, well-being initiative that focuses on making our community a healthier, happier place to live, work and play. The Blue Zones Project encourages individuals and businesses to adopt healthy best practices based on the lifestyles of the world’s longest living people. Chante Pemberton, Engagement Lead for Blue Zones Project SWFL, will explain what the Blue Zones Project is all about – from the research behind it to what is being accomplished in SWFL. After an overview, Chante will focus on Blue Zones nutrition. She’ll also have a drawing for a Blue Zones cookbook or two!

THURSDAY, MARCH 24 7 P.M. CONNIE BROWN HALL/TAC FREE, GENERAL ADMISSION – RESERVE & PICK UP TICKETS AT BOX OFFICE – LIMITED SEATING The 60-voice Bay Singers choir consists of all Bonita Bay residents with the exception of Mary Richard (Sand Dollar) and David McJoynt (Eagles Preserve, who organized the choir in 1998), who are grandfathered in. The accompanist is renowned composer and arranger William Dawson, who has composed numbers for the Southwest Florida Symphony. The performance will be presented without amplification and as such demonstrate the exceptional acoustic qualities of Connie Brown Hall. The program, under the direction of Randy Woods, will consist of patriotic and Broadway show tunes.

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WELLNESS WORKSHOP: LIVE LONGER, BETTER: LONGEVITY SECRETS FROM THE BLUE ZONES PROJECT

BAY SINGERS CHOIR CONCERT

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TUESDAY, MARCH 29 11 A.M. – 12:00 P.M. VILLAGE CHURCH/IS Shell Point will celebrate National Vietnam War Veterans Day at The Village Church. As a registered Commemorative Partner, we commit to participate in the commemoration of the Vietnam War by conducting events that recognize the service, valor and sacrifice of our Vietnam veterans and their families. Our annual program will be followed by a discounted lunch for Veterans at the Crystal. The program will be televised and shown on Shell Point TV.

BEYOND VAN GOGH: THE IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE/SARASOTA

THURSDAY, MARCH 31 10:30 A.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS 1 P.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL 3 P.M. CONNIE BROWN HALL/TAC Join Jeanne Veldman, Cruise Manager from Isings Travel, as she presents the upcoming cruises and trips from all around the world being offered to Shell Point residents. There will be a presentation at each neighborhood to make it convenient for you to attend. You never know where the road may lead you! No sign-up is required.

WALK WITH THE DOCS FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 7 A.M. Lace up your walking shoes and join Shell Point’s physicians every Friday morning in an exhilarating morning walk around the beautiful Island neighborhood. You will have the opportunity to learn about the medical staff while also getting physically fit together. The Island walk is approximately 1.5 miles.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30 8:30/8:40/8:50/8:55/9 A.M. IS / WDL / ES / EN / EP APPROXIMATE RETURN: 3:30 P.M. COST: $75 (LUNCH ON YOUR OWN) Join your Events Coordinators as we visit this popular interactive exhibit, which features more than 300 of Van Gogh’s pieces. This hour-long walk-through-style show, originally created by French-Canadian creative director Mathieu St-Arnaud in Montreal, incorporates both still and moving art through the use of projectors and is accompanied by an original score. Afterwards we will stop for lunch (on your own) at University Town Center before heading home.

ISINGS TRAVEL PROGRAM PRESENTATION

BIKE WITH THE DOCS FRIDAY, APRIL 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 4:15 P.M. Dust off your bikes and join Shell Point’s physicians every Friday for a 5-mile bike ride around the beautiful Shell Point campus. For your safety, helmets are required.

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GREAT AMERICAN CLEANUP SATURDAY, APRIL 2 8 A.M. SHELL POINT’S WATERS & ROADWAYS

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6 11 /11:10 / 11:20 / 11:25 / 11:30 IS / WDL / ES / EN / EP APPROXIMATE RETURN 5 P.M. COST: $49 (LUNCH ON YOUR OWN)

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

Before the Beatles, before the Stones, Rock and Roll was born! Buddy will have you dancing in the aisles! Join us for a 50s lunch (on your own) at Ella Mae’s in downtown Fort Myers, followed by a 2:30 p.m. musical performance at the Florida Rep Theater. Sixty years ago, a young man with thick black glasses changed the face of popular music. Buddy tells the story of the three years when Buddy Holly became the world’s top recording artist and a musical legend!

BEACH DAY AT SANIBEL LIGHTHOUSE MONDAY, APRIL 4 8:30/8:40/8:50/8:55/9 A.M. IS / WDL / ES / EN / EP APPROXIMATE RETURN: 2 P.M. COST: $18 LUNCH INCLUDED (ICE CREAM ON YOUR OWN)

Join us for a relaxing day at the beach and a delicious fried chicken picnic style lunch. Relax in the sun, walk on the beach and look for the perfect seashell! On the way back to Shell Point, we will stop for some of the best ice cream around at The Love Boat on Sanibel. Please bring your own beach chairs and accessories.

BINGO

Join the Resident Programming team as we play several games of BINGO. Whether you’ve never played or you are a seasoned player, this free event is a great opportunity to have fun and meet new people. Small prizes are awarded to game winners. All supplies provided; no experience necessary!

FOOD TRUCK THURSDAYS APRIL 7, 14, 21, 28 11 A.M. – 1:30 P.M. FRIENDSHIP POINT/ISLAND PARKING LOT Explore new lunch options each week! • April 7: Pilar Empanadas • April 14: Cajun Gringos • April 21: Horse Eyed Jakes • April 28: Yummy Bus

MONDAY, APRIL 4 1 P.M. ENCLAVE CLUBHOUSE

FLORIDA REPERTORY THEATRE: BUDDY: THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY & ELLA MAE’S

SHELL POINT SINGERS ANNUAL SPRING CONCERT FEATURES FAVORITE BROADWAY MELODIES THURSDAY, APRIL 7 7 P.M. THE VILLAGE CHURCH/IS Join your friends and neighbors at The Village Church on Thursday, April 7 at 7 p.m. as the Shell Point singers present favorite hits from Broadway’s most beloved musicals. There is no charge and tickets are NOT needed. See page 17 for more details.

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BOWDITCH POINT PARK & LUNCH VIA SUZY Q

FRIDAY, APRIL 8 MEET AT THE BOAT DOCK 9:30 A.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN 2 P.M. COST: $10 (LUNCH ON YOUR OWN) Designated as a Great Florida Birding Trail site, Bowditch Point Park encompasses the entire end of Estero Island (17 acres) and has shoreline on both the Gulf of Mexico and the back-bay, or Matanzas Pass. There are 10 acres of preserve/restorative area with walking trails, butterfly gardens, and benches for taking in the beauty and serenity of the area. Take a walk, swim or just relax on the beach. For lunch, we will re-board the Suzy Q and cruise down to Snug Harbor for lunch (on your own). Please bring your own beach chairs and accessories. Weather permitting.

TUESDAY, APRIL 12 MEET AT THE BOAT DOCK 9:30 A.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN 2 P.M. COST: $10 (LUNCH ON YOUR OWN)

TAEKWONDO DEMONSTRATION – RISING STARS SATURDAY, APRIL 9 11 A.M. – 12 P.M. CONNIE BROWN HALL/TRIBBY ARTS CENTER Star Taekwondo’s Demonstration Team, Rising Stars, will return for the fourth time to Shell Point for another exciting show. This energetic team of 20 young athletes, ranging from 6 to 20 years old, will dazzle you with a show full of impressive, precise martial arts moves and a fun variety of entertaining skits showing self-defense mastery and spectacular kicking. This team is lead by Master Ingrid Ewing, 6th Degree Black Belt in Taekwondo. This is a show you won’t want to miss! No sign up required.

LUNCH OUT TO GREEN FLASH/ CAPTIVA VIA SUZY Q

We will board the Suzy Q and sail to Captiva for lunch at The Green Flash Restaurant. Situated on the waters of the Roosevelt Channel, the Green Flash Restaurant overlooks the Intracoastal Waterway, the tranquil waters of Pine Island Sound and the pristine beauty of Buck Key. Ponder the elusive green flash while you await your culinary delight! Weather permitting.

TRENDY TOURS "ROYAL TREATMENT"/ SOLOMON’S CASTLE & LIPIZZAN STALLIONS THURSDAY, APRIL 14 MEET AT COASTAL COMMONS CLUBHOUSE 7:30 A.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN 6 P.M. COST: $109, LUNCH INCLUDED

TONE CHIMES CONCERT MONDAY, APRIL 11 1:30 P.M. GRAND CYPRESS BALLROOM/WDL Join us in the Grand Cypress Ballroom and enjoy the musical stylings of the Tone Chimes, playing their favorites from classical to contemporary. No sign up required.

Join us with Trendy Tours for the day as we get the “Royal Treatment” during a guided tour of one of Florida’s most unique destinations: Solomon’s Castle in Ona. You’ll enjoy lunch in the Boat in the Moat and a visit to Hermann’s Original Royal Lipizzan Stallion Farm to see one of the most famous horse breeds in the world – the “white stallions” of the Spanish Riding School – as they have a fascinating training session.

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mental groups to protect our precious but precarious planet, and purchase some tasty and healthy plant-based food for lunch. At 10 a.m., The Academy of Lifelong Learning will present a special TESLA class. Join Andrew DeCostole and colleagues from their Naples showroom for a fascinating presentation about the company, its history and its vision. No sign-up required.

THURSDAY, APRIL 14 9 A.M. – 12 P.M. ISLAND COURTYARD Enjoy the beauty of the Island Courtyard while shopping for locally grown produce, homemade baked goods, honey and other food-related items. Live music will be provided.

SPECIAL SPEAKER: AVIATION CLUB THURSDAY, APRIL 21 1 – 2 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS SPEAKER: SUSAN FREEMAN, NASA ENGINEER TOPIC: NASA MANNED SPACEFLIGHT PROJECTS FROM SPACE SHUTTLE, RUSSIAN MIR & INTERNATIONAL SPACE STATION Have you ever wondered what kind of science experiments took place on the space shuttles? Or what it would be like to work with the Russians on the MIR Space Station? Or what astronauts are doing now inside the International Space Station (ISS) – or outside on space walks? As a 30-year veteran of manned spaceflight operations who is currently working on the ISS, Susan Freeman is well-qualified to answer these questions and more. Her career with NASA and Boeing spans Spacelab, Shuttle, MIR and ISS.

EARTH DAY CELEBRATION

SHELL POINT LIBRARY BOOK TALK TUESDAY, APRIL 26 2:15 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS Raymond Boyce (Rosemont) will review “Hamnet” by Maggie O’Farrell, a gorgeously written novel about Shakespeare’s life, as well as the lives of his wife and children in Stratford.

WATER’S EDGE CONCERT: THE BLU-TONES TUESDAY, APRIL 26 6 P.M. – 7:15 P.M. FRIENDSHIP POINT/IS Come enjoy this free outdoor concert featuring The BluTones, a professional group of musicians from Naples who bring a fresh sound and amazing harmonies to some of the greatest hits of the 50s, 60s, and 70s – from Elvis to The Eagles. Sign up not required. Bring your own snacks; beverages will be provided.

FRIDAY, APRIL 22 9 A.M. – 1 P.M. TRIBBY ARTS CENTER Today is Earth Day! Join us as we celebrate by having an Electric Vehicle Show! Come see the latest models of EVs. Find out about all the important work being done by many local environ-

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

Walking required

FARMER’S MARKET THURSDAY, APRIL 28 9 A.M. – 12 P.M. ISLAND COURTYARD

Stairs

Enjoy the beauty of the Island Courtyard while shopping for locally grown produce, homemade baked goods, honey and other food-related items. Live music will be provided.

PARKINSON’S AWARENESS WALK THURSDAY, APRIL 28 9 A.M. MEET AT THE VILLAGE CHURCH

WELLNESS WORKSHOP: PARKINSON’S DISEASE: FUNCTION FIRST! THURSDAY, APRIL 28 2 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS Karen Wilhite, OTR/L, Senior Director of Rehabilitation Services at Shell Point, has over 25 years of experience in occupational therapy and rehab services. She is also certified in LSVT BIG® which is a program that trains individuals with Parkinson’s disease to use improvement in movements for any activity.

April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. One million Americans live with Parkinson’s disease each day. You can help raise awareness by joining fellow residents for our Parkinson’s Awareness Walk. Everyone is welcome!

GREAT AUTO RACE PRESENTATION AND CLASSIC CAR SHOW SATURDAY, APRIL 30 1:30 P.M. AND 4 P.M. - LIMITED SEATING CONNIE BROWN HALL/TAC Few audiences have the opportunity to hear firsthand the experiences of an American race driver who changed the course of automotive history a century ago—or to learn of a global test of machines and men in an event so incredible, it has never been duplicated in the 100+ years since. Presenter Jeff Mahl brings to life the events of 1908 and the New York to Paris Great Automobile Race, richly illustrated with more than 70 original photographs (many unpublished). You will experience the Race, just as Jeff heard the recollections of his great grandfather, George N. Schuster, driver and chief mechanic of the winning American Thomas Flyer. Jeff’s presentation gives a true appreciation for the marvelous machines that propelled these daring men around the world. Outside the Tribby Arts Center, enjoy a classic car show featuring antique cars from the early 1900s.

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MARCH & APRIL 2022

UPCOMING ATTRACTIONS At the Academy of Lifelong Learning

The Academy of Lifelong Learning at Shell Point is celebrating Women’s History Month in March with an array of fascinating programs that highlight the lives and accomplishments of women in history and art.

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MARCH

The history buffs at Shell Point will

We are excited to

welcome a special visitor from West Palm Beach on Monday, March 21 at 4 p.m. Kate Faulkner, the Director of Public Programs at the

fabulous Norton Museum of Art, will present Women of Mexican Modernism in the Grand Cypress Room/WDL. Kate will discuss Frida Kahlo and other Mexican modernist artists represented in the new Norton exhibition Frida Kahlo, Diego Rivera and Mexican Modernism from the Jacques and Natasha Gelman

On Tuesday, March 22 at 10 a.m., Kate

be thrilled to hear

Faulkner will return to the Grand Cy-

that we succeeded

press with Contending with Contemporary

in bringing Chica-

Art, a presentation that explores late

go scholar Leslie

20th century contemporary art from two

Goddard back

exceptional private collections featured

to the Academy! Leslie’s programs on

this spring at the Norton Museum. The

Betty Crocker and Amelia Earhart were

Emily Fisher Landau collection intro-

so gloriously received last year that we

duces great works by Picasso and O’Keef-

just had to invite her back once again!

fe, before showcasing post-war artists

On Monday, March 28 at 6.30 p.m. at

such as Willem de Kooning, Jasper

Connie Brown Hall/TAC, the gifted

Johns, Agnes Martin, and Andy Warhol.

historian and actress will introduce us

The Howard and Judie Ganek Collec-

to Typhoid Mary: The Young Cook who

tion celebrates an international roster

Changed What We Know About Diseases.

of artists from the 1980s to the present,

Between 1900 and 1907, an Irish immi-

such as Gilbert and George, Barbara

grant cook named Mary infected dozens

Academy of

Lifelong Learning

H E L LBarney. POINT Kruger,AT and S Matthew

of New Yorkers with typhoid fever. Tracked down through detective work,

Collection. Learn more about these

she was finally taken into custody and

artists who explored social and political

quarantined on an island off Manhattan,

change in Mexico after the Revolution.

where she died decades later. Leslie’s mesmerizing lecture tells the remarkable

Academy of

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

story of the woman known as Typhoid Mary and why she is remembered as the first “healthy” carrier of a deadly bacteria.

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The month of April holds the moving Yom Ha Shoah, which is the Hebrew expression for International Holocaust Remembrance Day. The Academy is honoring this day with two touching events in Connie Brown Hall.

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MARCH The award-win-

APRIL

ning actress and

On Tuesday,

history Ph.D.

April 26 at

Leslie Goddard

On Yom Ha Shoah, which is Thursday,

10 a.m. in

will change gears

April 28, Professor Thomas Cimarusti

Connie Brown

quite consider-

invites residents to a free program

Hall, FGCU

ably on Tuesday,

highlighting The Music of Schindler’s List

lecturer Carol

March 29 at 10 a.m. in Connie Brown

at 2 p.m. in Connie Brown Hall/TAC.

Jonson will present: Looking for Loot:

Hall/ TAC, when she will portray one

John Williams’ 1993 award-winning

How Nazi-Stolen Artworks Are Finding

of the most fascinating and influential

musical score for Steven Spielberg’s

Their Way Home. Art looting has a

public figures of the twentieth century:

epic Holocaust film remains one of the

very long history, but nowhere was it

Eleanor Roosevelt! Born into wealth

most recognizable contemporary works

practiced on a greater scale than when

during America’s Gilded Age, Eleanor

in American popular culture. In his

Europe was under Nazi domination. Art

grew from a shy, homely orphan into a

thought-provoking talk, Dr. Cimarusti

historians estimate that 600,000 paint-

confident, driven woman who champi-

will focus on how the composer’s music

ings, along with countless other artifacts,

oned progressive causes and the rights of

enhances the moving image and the

were stolen by the Nazis. Carol will look

man. Drawn from Eleanor’s own letters,

film's narrative as well as how specific

at some of the art that was stolen, and

diaries, newspaper columns, and other

compositional techniques reinforce

discuss the efforts museums and galleries

writings, Leslie’s thoroughly researched

themes of sadness, hope, and

are making today to look for “loot” in

and engaging performance captures the

Jewish identity.

their collections and restitute it to right-

warm, honest, and passionate American

ful owners and heirs.

first lady and stateswoman.

These are just a few of the many classes and events that the Academy of Lifelong Learning has in store for you in March and April. Please refer to the current Academy brochure—available at either Concierge Desk—for a complete listing of classes, locations and fees. See you in class! Shell Point Life | March/April 2022 PR-1774-22 MAR/APR 2022 Shell Point Life_MASTER.indd 39

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Support Groups ALCOHOLIC ANONYMOUS

THURSDAYS, MARCH 17; APRIL 21 4:30 P.M. • SABAL ROOM/WDL This is a fellowship of those who share their experience, strength and hope with each other to solve their common problem and help others recover from alcohol addiction. This meeting of AA welcomes those who struggle with alcohol issues. For information, call the intergroup phone number:(239)275-5111.

CONNECTIONS CIRCLE: CAREGIVER SUPPORT

WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 16; APRIL 20 10 A.M. • SPRINGS COMMUNITY ROOM This group offers support for residents or family members who are caregivers for someone with memory impairment. Participants will have the opportunity to connect with fellow caregivers, share ideas, and discuss the stresses, challenges and rewards of providing care for a loved one. If there is a need for respite, a coinciding group offering supervised activities for your loved one with memory impairment is available. Pre-registration is required. Contact Connections Program Coordinator Emily Reese at (239)454-2134 or Healthy Living Coordinator Channelle Bastardo at (239)433-7974 to register your loved one for the supervised activity program or if you have questions about the group.

COPD SUPPORT

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

DIABETES SUPPORT

FRIDAYS, MARCH 4; APRIL 1 • 1 P.M. • SOCIAL CENTER\IS Anyone impacted by diabetes or looking to learn more, including spouses or family members, are invited to attend the Diabetes Support Group. Each monthly meeting covers a different topic and includes an open discussion and an opportunity to share. Call Healthy Living Supervisor Vivian Ciulla at (239)225-2929 for more information.

HEARING ENRICHMENT

WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 23; APRIL 27 1:15 P.M. • 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 available in the Social Center. For more information, call Healthy Living Coordinator Robert Torres at (239)433-7975. 40

HEART HEALTHY

MONDAYS, MARCH 7; APRIL 4 10 A.M. • 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.

PARKINSON’S ENRICHMENT

TUESDAYS, MARCH 1; APRIL 5 10:15 A.M. • SOCIAL CENTER/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 Healthy Living Coordinator Christy Hayford at (239)433-7939.

VISION ENRICHMENT

TUESDAYS, MARCH 8; APRIL 12 • 2:15 P.M. • 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 other residents. For additional information, contact Healthy Living Coordinator Katy Quinones at (239)454-2101.

GRIEFSHARE

THURSDAYS, MARCH 3, 10, 17, 24, 31; APRIL 7, 14 1:30 P.M. • SABAL ROOM/WDL This is a thirteen-week program providing help and encouragement after the death of a loved one. GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life. We know it hurts and we want to help. Led by Jim and Judy Mayer (Junonia). Call them at (239)454-3139 for additional information.

CARE FREE CONNECTIONS

WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 16; APRIL 20 10 A.M. • SPRINGS COMMUNITY ROOM Group activities are planned for persons with memory impairment and their spouse or care partner to provide an opportunity to build authentic friendships while promoting a culture of wellness, community involvement and a positive life experience for couples. Monthly events are scheduled, such as the Friday, March 11 scenic ride on the Suzy Q at 1 p.m. RSVP to your Healthy Living Coordinator at 454-2299 or connections@shellpoint.org.

UNTYING THE KNOT: STRESS MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP

THURSDAY, MARCH 31 • 1:30 P.M. • SOCIAL CENTER/IS Register at the Concierge Desks. For more information, email connections@shellpoint.org.

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DEALING WITH

DEMENTIA: A NEW CAREGIVER TRAINING PROGRAM

B Y E M I LY R E E S E , C O N N E C T I O N S P R O G R A M C O O R D I N AT O R

Connections Café is the hub for the cognitive health programs offered through our partnership with UCLA Longevity Center. Other programs are also offered that support resident needs across the cognitive health continuum. Soon, a new program will be offered on the Connections Café menu. We look forward to bringing a Dealing with Dementia Caregiver Training Program to Shell Point in April. The program will provide participants with education to better under-

stand dementia and how to respond to the changes that occur through the disease process. An emphasis is placed on stress management and self-care for the caregiver. Each participant will receive a copy of “Dealing with Dementia: A Caregiver’s Guide,” with instruction on how to use the

guide to the best advantage of individual caregiver needs and situations. Date and time will be announced in the Weekly Reminder and SPTV. For more information please contact Emily Reese, Connections Program Coordinator at (239) 454-2134 or connections@shellpoint.org.

“Caregiving is hard, even on the good days when it brings joy and fulfillment. It requires dedication, determination and time.” – Rosalyn Carter

Are you Spring Cleaning? We’ll gladly accept your donations! Please call 2190 to schedule a pickup.

THRIFT STORE HOURS Tuesday – Friday: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

ANNUAL

STOREWIDE PROGRESSIVE

SALE

Thursday, March 17

50% OFF

Friday, March 18 – Saturday, March 19

40% OFF STOREWIDE

Tuesday, April 12 – Thursday, April 14

30-50% OFF STOREWIDE

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At the

Tribby

RESIDENT PERFORMING ARTS JAZZ N’ STUFF EVERY WEDNESDAY • 2:30 P.M. CONNIE BROWN HALL MARCH

2 – Band Favorites 9 – Travel Across America 16 – Luck of the Irish 23 – 40s Songs 30 – 50s Songs APRIL

6 – 60s Songs 13 – Songs with Colors in the Title 20 – Chew on These 27 – From the Attic Part 2 Shell Point’s resident big band offers free Wednesday concerts each week that are sure to put a spring in your step and a song in your heart.

Volunteers are Stars at Tribby Arts Center. Come find your opportunity to shine while helping in the box office, serving as an usher, or working as part of the lighting, sound and stage crew at the Tribby.

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IN THE GALLERIES CONTINUING THROUGH WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 SHELL POINT, LEGACY, AND OVERLOOK GALLERIES Do not miss this experience of seeing the artworks of nearly 100 residents on display throughout all galleries of the Tribby. Most works, in a variety of mediums, were created in these residents' retirement years and validate Shell Point residents' "ageless creativity."

THE STYLE OF PLACE: New Works

By Suzanne Bennett, Keith Johnson, and Peter Zell

APRIL 7 – 30 THE SHELL POINT GALLERY This fascinating exhibition presents works by three award-winning artists, resident Suzanne Bennett and guest artists Keith Johnson, North Fort Myers, and Peter Zell, Sanibel Island. Respectively working in pastels, watercolors, and oil, the artists will display paintings of the same ten local scenes to show the importance of individual artistic style.

EXPRESSING OUR ARTISTRY: Works By The Shell Point Photo Club APRIL 7 – 30 THE OVERLOOK GALLERY The Shell Point Photo Club is comprised of residents who pursue many different areas of photographic interest in their work. This exhibition, curated by members of the club, will highlight the artistic skills of some of its members. Subject matter will be varied.

WOOD'N THINGS:

Works By The Shell Point Wood Shop APRIL 7 – 30 THE LEGACY GALLERY The members of the Shell Point Wood Shop are passionate about working with wood. This intriguing exhibition will show that these talented residents also see the possibilities of adding new things— such as resin, laser engraving, and 3-D printing—to enhance the beauty and utility of their products.

THE ARTS LIBRARY The Literary Lounge Each month, the Tribby’s 1,500book Arts Library features books from major artists or art movements. The March collection features famous illustrators—artists in their own right who have transformed written texts into visual formats, rendered posters, created children’s books or cartoons, or as in the case of Norman Rockwell, developed almost weekly interpretations of American life. William Blake, John Leech, Toulose-Lautrec, Charles Schultz, N. C. Wyeth, and Rockwell will be among the featured artists. April will feature The Arts and Crafts Movement, a trend in decorative and fine arts that flourished in America in the early 1900s. In the Tribby Arts Library, there are examples of the work of William Morris, Charles Rennie MacIntosh, Frank Lloyd Wright, Gustav Stickley, and Louis Comfort Tiffany—all prominent figures in the Arts and Crafts Movement that elevated design and decoration to a new status as valid art forms.

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WRITERS GUILD

WORKSHOP

STORY WRITING

POETRY

TUESDAY, MARCH 1 • 3 – 4 P.M. LITERARY STUDIO

THURSDAYS, MARCH 10, 24; APRIL 7, 21 • 3 – 4 P.M. LITERARY STUDIO

With Dan Warner

Dan Warner (The Springs) describes the class this way:

“Each person has a story to tell, and I am committed to providing encouragement, ideas, prompts, skill development, and guidance to Shell Point residents who want to tell their story.” Time will be devoted for each participant to share their writing with the class, and to receive encouragement and ideas to make their writing even more clear and vivid.

OPEN MIC POETRY READINGS WEDNESDAYS, MARCH 2 AND APRIL 6 • 4 P.M. LITERARY LOUNGE Open Mic is held in the Literary Lounge on the first Wednesday of every month. Readers are invited to read their or others’ poetry or prose, each piece not to exceed six minutes. No sign up required. 44

With Nick Ranson

Nick Ranson (Periwinkle) continues his popular poetry workshops into the spring. The workshop is designed for writers who want to take their poetry to the next level. Participants will share recent poems with the small group and receive helpful and focused feedback.

WORKSHOP HOW THE USE OF SOUND COMPLEMENTS MEANING IN POETRY With Doug Cartwright TUESDAY, MARCH 8 • 3 – 4 P.M. LITERARY STUDIO For a single session in March, Doug Cartwright (Lakewood) will help participants explore the lives and poetry of Edgar Allan Poe, author of “The Raven,” and William Wordsworth, author of “Lines Composed a Few Miles Above Tintern Abbey.” Both Poe and Wordsworth were masters of sound and sense who created poems revealing their inspired gifts.

DING DARLING LECTURES SATURDAYS, MARCH 12 AND 26 • 10 A.M. CONNIE BROWN HALL In a dynamic partnership with the Ding Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island, Shell Point has the distinct honor and pleasure to experience the wisdom of worldrenowned ornithologist David Allen Sibley, author of The Sibley Guide to Birds. Sibley will highlight his most recent book: What Is It Like To Be A Bird: From Flying to Nesting, Eating to Singing—What Birds Are Doing and Why. Sibley’s exacting artwork and his wide-ranging expertise bring bird behavior to life for familiar backyard birds, and for birds like the bald eagle, grey blue heron, cormorant, brown pelican, snowy egret, and roseate spoonbill that we so enjoy at Shell Point. On March 26, the final lecture in the series will be given by author Stan Tekiela, a trained naturalist and radio host. Tekeila will wow us with his understanding of and insights on birds’ nests and their amazing design and construction—those most ingenious and intricate of homes.

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WORKSHOP

BUILDING AND EDITING YOUR MEMOIR

With Roger Palms TUESDAY, MARCH 29 AND TUESDAY, APRIL 12 • 3 – 4 P.M. LITERARY STUDIO The first session, “Writing the Other Person’s Story,” Roger Palms (Lucina) will focus on giving shape and texture to your memoir. In the second session, “Editing Your Memoir,” he will guide participants by providing guidelines on how best to decide what to put in and what to take out.

WORKSHOP

WORKSHOP: SHORT STORY With Jim Gustafson

MONDAY, APRIL 4, 11, 18, 25 3 – 4 P.M. • LITERARY STUDIO Jim Gustafson, recently retired professor of English and Creative Writing at FGCU, will help participants learn how to appreciate the genre of the short story, and then learn how to write and revise a short story for themselves. Jim describes his foursession class this way:

“You have stories to tell. We all do. In these weeks together, we will look at the obvious and the not so obvious ways of getting that story on the page. We will focus on discovering the craft elements employed by authors and taken for granted by readers. Each of us will create a draft of our own short story and work on revising it. The goal will be to unleash the writer within and let them run wild through the rye.”

WRITERS GUILD MEMBERSHIP MEETING WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23 4 –5 P.M. • CONNIE BROWN HALL This unique membership meeting will feature a dramatic reading titled “A Little Lady Penning Verses: The Witticisms of Dorothy Parker,” penned by Shell Point residents Diane and Doug Cartwright (Lakewood). Attendees will be treated to the robust and sharply pointed humor of Parker, who came of age during the Roaring Twenties and died at age 73 in 1967. One of her editors wrote of Parker’s passing,

“She had indeed taken an unconscionably long time to leave the world of which she has always claimed to hold a low opinion.”

Search the Library

Representing two years of work by many dedicated volunteers, the Tribby Arts Library WebOPAC (Online Public Access Catalog) is up and running! To search the collection, go to ShellPoint.net, click on Info, and then Tribby Arts Library.

Serendipity the shop at TribbyArtsCenter

TUESDAY – SATURDAY 10 A.M. – 3 P.M. Located within the Shell Point Gallery, Serendipity features works by Shell Point artists and craftspeople.

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Music

Mondays

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

ON SPTV 12 ONLY

Bach, Concertos for Harpsichords Katia and Marielle Labèque, Il Giardino Armonico

MARCH 14

This 2000 concert, recorded at the Vienna Musikverein, features the Labèque sisters accompanied by a dazzling Giardino Armonico with conductor Giovanni Antonini, in concertos for keyboards by Johann Sebastian Bach. A symphony by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach and a violin concerto by Vivaldi complete the programme of this lavish concert. The sisters play a pair of custom-built Silbermann fortepianos. They are two of the four fortepianos that are now existing and performed in the world; the Silbermanns were the only fortepianos Bach knew. Their sound, which could be placed somewhere between the cembalo and the piano, turns these arrangements of the Bach harpsichord concertos into extremely interesting musical experiences.

Mahler, Symphony No. 2 Claudio Abbado, Lucerne Festival

MARCH 28

An invisible thread runs between Claudio Abbado and the Second Symphony, "Resurrection" by Gustav Mahler. It is with this work that he made his debut with the London Symphony Orchestra and the Wiener Philharmoniker in Salzburg at the age of 32, and it is this symphony that he decides to conduct in August 2003 in Lucerne, with the new orchestra that he helped revive, the Lucerne Festival Orchestra. Among the soloists are: Emmanuel Pahud, Sabine Meyer, Renaud and Gautier Capuçon, Natalia Gutman, the Hagen Quartet and Marie-Pierre Langlamet. As soon as Abbado lowered his baton, his interpretation of the Second Symphony by Mahler became a legend.

Bach's Mass in B minor at Notre-Dame de Paris

APRIL 11

This monumental piece of music conducted by John Nelson at Notre-Dame de Paris is a monument of art history. The Mass in B Minor by Johann Sebastian Bach transcends categories: neither religious nor profane, it is full of fervour, contemplation and emotion; neither Lutheran nor Catholic, it is both, therefore transcending the very principle of ecumenism. Performing this piece in the cathedral with the Orchestre de Chambre de Paris (formerly known as Ensemble Orchestral de Paris), which he has conducted since 1998, was a dream of conductor John Nelson. Stage director Olivier Simonnet provided a very talented scenography for the performance: the cathedral not only provides a setting for a concert, it is also an artistic element in the performance. The cast is composed of major international soloists such as Ruth Ziesak, Joyce DiDonato, Daniel Taylor, Paul Agnew and Dietrich Henschel.

St. Petersburg Gala Anna Netrebko, Mischa Maisky,

Yuri Temirkanov

APRIL 25

To celebrate its 300th anniversary in 2003, the city of Saint Petersburg offered itself the greatest gift: an impressive, star-studded program filmed in the Philharmonic concert hall. Around the Saint Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra and its conductor, Yuri Temirkanov, were gathered some of the finest Russian musicians, including violinist Victor Tretiakov, legendary Georgian pianist Elisso Virssaladze, baritone Dmitri Hvorostovski and cellist Mischa Maisky. There was also Anna Netrebko, the diva of Saint Petersburg. With her warm, colorful, powerful voice, she offered her audience two arias, one by Donizetti (from Lucia di Lammermoor) and the other by Puccini (from La Bohème). Music on Mondays is underwritten by the Friends of the Tribby.

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Shell Point Film Society presents

Movies

at The Tribby MONDAY NIGHT MUSICALS 7 P.M. IN CONNIE BROWN HALL ALSO ON SPTV CHANNEL 12

Funny Girl (1968) Monday, March 7

Barbra Streisand won an Academy Award for her portrayal of vaudeville comedienne Fanny Brice and her rise to Broadway stardom. As her popularity soars, she struggles with her marriage to the suave inveterate gambler Nick Arnstein, played by Omar Sharif. The film features Streisand’s notable songs “People” and “Don’t Rain on My Parade.”

April in Paris (1952)

Monday, April 4

A mistake by a government employee (Ray Bolger) sends chorus girl Ethel Jackson (Doris Day) to represent American theater in Paris. Once aboard the ship, high jinx, music and dance ensue—along with a couple of romances. A charming little musical that is light, airy and fun. Bolger, never the leading man, was known as a dancer and proves it in this film.

Daddy Long Legs (1955)

Monday, April 18 Fred Astaire stars as a wealthy American in France. When charmed by a cheerful 18-yearold orphan, Leslie Caron, he anonymously pays for her education at a New England college. She writes letters to her mysterious benefactor, whom she calls Daddy Long Legs (based on her fellow orphans' description of his shadow), but he never writes back. Several years later, he visits her at school, still concealing his identity. Despite their wide age difference they—of course!—fall in love.

SUNDAY CINEMA MATINEES 3 P.M. IN CONNIE BROWN HALL ALSO ON SPTV CHANNEL 12

The Quiet Man (1952)

Sunday, March 13

John Wayne and Maureen O’Hara star in this romantic comedy set in a picturesque Irish village. Retired American boxer Sean returns to his homeland, where he is attracted to Mary Kate, a fiery redhead whose brother is set against the match. John Ford won the Oscar for Best Director. The film also won Best Cinematography for its depiction of the beautiful Irish countryside.

Moonstruck (1987)

Sunday, March 27

Young widow Loretta (Cher) agrees to marry Johnny, but finds herself attracted to his brooding younger brother, Ronny (Nicolas Cage). There is love and warmth in the lives of this Italian-American family in an Oscar-winning screenplay by John Patrick Shanley. Cher and Olympia Dukakis (as Loretta’s mother) also took home Oscars for their roles in this romantic comedy.

Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon (2000) Sunday, April 10

Chow Yun-fat, Michelle Yeoh and Zhang Ziyi take up their swords in this colorful, romantic martial arts film. Directed by Ang Lee, this film received 10 Oscar nominations, winning four, including Best Foreign Film, Score, and Cinematography.

Woman in Gold (2015) Sunday, April 24

Helen Mirren and Ryan Reyolds star in this drama about the famous Gustave Klimt portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer that was seized by the Nazis during World War II. Sixty years later, her aunt attempts to reclaim her family possessions with the help of a young lawyer.

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At the Tribby

SPONSORED BY

WINTER CONCERT SERIES JIM CURRY’S TRIBUTE TO JOHN DENVER

SOLD OUT

Thursday, March 3 at 7 p.m. • Resident Tickets: $45 Sponsored by Barb and Tom Dunham

he music of the late John Denver is like an old friend, outlasting trends and standing the test of time. Join acclaimed performer Jim Curry and his band for this tribute to one of the most beloved singer/songwriters to grace the stage.

JAZZ AT LINCOLN CENTER Presents Songs We Love

SOLD OUT

Thursday, March 10 at 7 p.m. • Resident Tickets: $45 Sponsored by Roberta and Philip Puschel

or over three decades, Jazz at Lincoln Center has been a leading presenter of jazz. Under the direction of Wynton Marsalis, Jazz at Lincoln Center has brought the art form of jazz from the heart of New York City to over 446 cities in more than 40 countries. Songs We Love was first presented as the 2016 Season Opener at Jazz at Lincoln Center. Three guest vocalists and a six-piece band made up of New York’s rising jazz stars take us on a journey through four decades of music, featuring songs made popular by Billie Holiday, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and Judy Garland.

THE HOPPERS America’s Family of Gospel Monday, March 14 at 7 p.m. • Resident Tickets: $35

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

THE HIRSCH-PINKAS PIANO DUO Monday, March 21, at 7 p.m. • Resident Tickets: $35

inkas and Hirsch made their European debut as a duo at the Officina Musicale Scotese in Abruzzo, Italy, and have since performed widely in France, Bulgaria, Nigeria, China, Thailand, Vietnam, the

THE MODERN GENTLEMEN Formerly of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons

Philippines, Russia and Israel. Hirsch and Pinkas were the only Americans invited to participate at the notable piano festivals of the St. Petersburg Conservatory (2001) and the Ho Chi Minh City Conservatory (2013).

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his dynamic vocal quartet was originally brought together by the legendary Frankie Valli, performing with him for well over a decade as The Four Seasons. Over time they developed their own identity, finely tuning their signature sound by blending classic pop and rock hits with a touch of doo wop and their modern vocal style.

Bonus Concert MNOZIL BRASS PRESENTS “GOLD” Saturday, April 2 at 7 p.m. • Resident Tickets: $45

nozil Brass is a brass septet from Austria founded in 1992. All (founding) members have been graduates of the renowned Vienna College of Music. Anyone who has seen them live knows that a Mnozil Brass show is entertaining both comically and musically. This comedic factor is what makes Mnozil Brass special. Their combination of virtuosic playing and sketch humor will make even the staunchest of musicians laugh out loud!

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SPRING CONCERT SERIES

Shell Point’s Spring 2022 Concert Series is taking the stage in Connie Brown Hall at the Tribby Arts Center. With exciting live performances from an impressive array of talented artists, this dynamic series is sure to brighten your springtime season!

CONCERT SERIES Presented by SHELL POINT

Watch your mailbox for the full Spring Concert Series brochure in early March.

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

MICHAEL KLOTZ AND GRIGORIOS ZAMPARAS, Viola and Piano Duo Thursday, April 14 at 7 p.m. • Resident Tickets: $30

hell Point’s Spring concert season opens with a wonderful classical concert featuring the Florida-based duo of violist Michael Klotz and pianist Grigorios Zamparas performing works by Beethoven and Brahms. The Beethoven Notturno is a delightful and expressive adaptation of Beethoven’s String Trio in D Major, known as the “Serenade,” for viola and piano. The E flat Major Clarinet (or viola) Sonata of Brahms is one of his final works. Michael Klotz is a violist with the highly regarded Amernet String Quartet, Ensemble in Residence at Florida International University. He received his Bachelor’s degree from

the Eastman School of Music and his Master’s from Juilliard. He is an acclaimed violist with many worldwide performances and he enjoys developing interesting programs and collaborating with other leading artists of today. Grigorios Zamparas received his earliest training and degrees in Greece, followed by his Master’s in Music from Indiana University and his Doctorate at the University of Miami. He is a highly acclaimed piano soloist, recitalist and chamber musician. He is a Professor of Piano at University of Tampa and he records on the Centaur label.

Michael Klotz

Grigorios Zamparas

BAY KINGS BAND presents “This Magic Moment”: A Trip Through Three Decades of Pop Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m. • Resident Tickets: $30

he Bay Kings Band has gathered a collection of the greatest songs of the 50s, 60s and 70s and compiled them into a magical hour of music they call “This Magic Moment.” This sevenpiece 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 Franklin, Elvis, Earth, Wind & Fire and more.

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SPRING CONCERT SERIES

SOLOMON EICHNER, Concert Pianist Thursday, May 5 at 2 p.m. • Resident Tickets: $30

“A

young Arthur Rubinstein,” said Arthur Greene, University of Michigan. Declared by the American Liszt Society as “a sensitive pianist, Solomon’s playing is poetic, beautiful and moving with deep feeling.” Solomon is a prizewinner of the Liszt-Garrison International Piano competition, International Young Artists Competition Washington, D.C., Golden Key Debut NYC International Competition and Miami

Music Festival Concerto Competition. Originally from Baltimore, Solomon attended the Manhattan School of Music, Peabody Conservatory and the University of South Carolina. After winning the Golden Key Competition, he performed in Carnegie Hall. Solomon also performed in Poland for the 75th Anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz with cellist Amit Peled. He is currently on the faculty of the North Carolina Chamber Music Institute.

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SYMPHONY STRING QUARTET Presents Rock & Roll and the String Quartet Thursday, May 12, 2022 at 7 p.m. • Resident Tickets: $30

he Southwest Florida Symphony developed Brave New Chamber Music with guitarist, singer, composer and narrator, Andrew Lipke. Brave New Chamber Music Concerts are pared down fusion concerts. The program is not a traditional classical performance and will be highly educational in nature. There is a classical component to accompany the contemporary music and there’s a narrative delivered by the guest artist that

provides context to all of it as he weaves it together. The concerts are no more than 75 minutes long, with no intermission. Rock & Roll and the String Quartet consists of pieces by Haydn, Mozart, Beethoven and Ravel intertwined with popular tunes by Paul Simon, Ben E. King, David Bowie, Bob Dylan and more.

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ASTRALIS CHAMBER ENSEMBLE Presents Voyage Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 7 p.m. • Resident Tickets: $30

he award-winning artists of the Astralis Chamber Ensemble, Angela Massey, flutist and Chee-Hang See, pianist present “Voyage.” This concert will take you on a trip to Italy, Ireland, France, and include Spanish-inspired themes in a brilliant fantasy on Carmen. Angela Massey has been a featured soloist with the Tryon Concert Association, Kosciuszko Foundation in NYC, and abroad in England, France, Italy, Romania, and Switzerland. Chee-Hang See is the pianist with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra and has been invited to perform internationally as a piano soloist with orchestras in Uruguay, Italy, and Singapore. This performance will be an exciting evening of music.

Angela Massey

Chee-Hang See

CON BRIO STRING QUARTET with David Pedraza Thursday, June 23, 2022 at 7 p.m. • Resident Tickets: $30

he Con Brio Quartet is comprised of four international musicians hailing from Russia, Ukraine, Mexico and Uzbekistan. They are currently members of the Palm Beach Symphony, Symphony of the Americas, and Florida Grand Opera and are also performing with many other orchestras throughout the world and U.S. The quartet performed here in February 2019 and are excited to return to Shell Point.

David Pedraza

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Out & About Arts as Healing at The Springs After an outstanding concert in Connie Brown Hall at the Tribby Arts Center, the Eroica Trio treated residents of The Springs to an exclusive concert as part of the Arts as Healing program, co-chaired by Patricia Armstrong (Estuary) and David Lee (Lucina).

Gunhild Carling with Herb Bruce and The Herbicide Jazz Band

Following her high-energy concert in Connie Brown Hall, international jazz sensation Gunhild Carling—accompanied by Herb Bruce and The Herbicide Jazz Band—carried the music into the night and delighted residents by playing for another 30 minutes!

Knitters Anonymous Now celebrating its 47th year, the Knitters Anonymous ministry at Shell Point is nothing short of remarkable and God honoring. In 2021, more than 600 handcrafted items, including afghans, lap robes, baby blankets, sweaters, hats, scarves and arm warmers were donated to multiple charities— five of which are out of state. The collaboration and commitment of about 70 members resulted in an estimated 17,300 volunteer hours. “This is an all-time high number of hours for Knitters Anonymous and reflects an increase in stay-at-home time because of the pan-

demic. Good came from what was intended to harm,” said Volunteer Leader Jane Hoden. “Knitting and crocheting are ancient arts, and by most standards it is considered generous to make something for someone you know,” she said. “But to make something for someone you have never met is a profound act of love.”

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Pet Fair

Residents celebrated National Walk Your Pet Month in January with a Pet Fair. Fellow pet-lovers and their fur babies spent the morning socializing and enjoying fun activities like a play station, agility course, photo booth, and raffle drawings for freshly baked dog treats from Paradise Gourmet Healthy Pet Bakery.

Purple Martins Paquita Bath, daughter of David and Gillian Bath (Cellana), shared these photos of the Purple Martins who have returned to The Island. “These are not scouts, but rather birds who have nested there in the past who provide the vanguard for hopefully more incoming flock members,” said Paquita. “I call the last photo ‘Home Inspection.’ What a delight to see them! Thanks for what you and the other members of the Purple Martin Committee are doing to give them a safe welcome.”

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Dianne Higgins (Rosemont)

Christina Bowman (Coquina) Phyllis Jordahl (Macoma)

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Carol Sperlak

The Unveiling Annual Thrift Store Event Blends Fun and Fashion

B Y E R I C A M AY, C O M M U N I T Y T H R I F T S T O R E M A N A G E R

Presented by the Community Thrift Store, Resident Life and Seagrape Salon & Spa, the annual Thrift Store Fashion Show is a wonderful afternoon residents look forward to each year. The lively, lighthearted style show featured several residents and staff members who volunteered to participate as models. During this year’s show, themed “The Unveiling,” interesting facts about each Shell Point resident and employee model were revealed as they showed off fashions and accessories from the Community Thrift Store. Guests also enjoyed a fabulous Italian luncheon catered by Olive Garden. We love bringing our unique combination of fun and fashion to the residents. The feedback from residents who attended was very positive: “Great food!” “It was a wonderful way to get to know our neighbors!” “It was so much fun!” Thank you to all who participated and came to the show. Photos continued next page

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Senior Director of Hospitality, Jason Smith

Judy Owen (Sand Dollar)

Joan Davey (Harbor Court)

Nancy Briechle (Rosemont)

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Patricia Myers (Junonia)

Valeria Velez with her daughter, Orianna.

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Grandparenting Matters Friday, March 25 to Sunday, March 27 • The Village Church Join us at The Village Church for “Grandparenting Matters,” a weekend conference with featured speakers Dr. Josh Mulvihill and Cavin Harper. Josh, father of five who presently lives in Victoria, Minnesota, is an author and the executive director of Church and Family Ministry at Renewanation. Cavin, father of two children and nine grandchildren who lives in Colorado Springs, is also an author and the founder of Christian Grandparenting Network.

FRIDAY

SATURDAY

SUNDAY

2-4 p.m.

9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

10 a.m.

• Understanding the Biblical Role of Grandparents

• Disciplining Grandchildren: Biblical Methods Every Grandparent Can Do

• Shaping the Worldview of Grandchildren

• Adult Children: Allies or Adversaries

• Priority 1: Praying for Your Grandchildren

• Answering Your Questions

6 p.m.

• The Power of a Spoken Blessing • A Grandparent’s Blessing All sessions will be held in the Sanctuary at The Village Church. This conference is free for all who attend. Invite your friends and neighbors. For more information, contact Don Pullen, Associate Pastor, at (239) 454-2147.

Ash Wednesday March 2 • 12:15 p.m. Connie Brown Hall at the Tribby Arts Center Ash Wednesday occurs on the first day of Lent, reminding us that the death, burial and resurrection of Jesus Christ is six weeks away. The Lenten season is often marked by repentance and self-sacrifice. The Shell Point Community Ash Wednesday Service is open to all residents. Don Pullen, Associate Pastor at The Village 60

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Ladies’ Spring Tea April 6, 2022 • 12 p.m.

THE VILLAGE CHURCH AUDITORIUM Sign up beginning March 20 online at VillageChurchShellPoint.org or call the church office at (239) 454-2147.

Easter Sunday Dining Sunday, April 17

On Easter Sunday, Shell Point’s special holiday brunches offer something for everyone—at your choice of venues.

The Crystal

10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.

In The Crystal, Chef Shaun Smith’s Easter Buffet will feature carved ham and brunch favorites, along with an impressive selection of side dishes. Be sure to save room for a tantalizing array of freshly-baked desserts! The Crystal Buffet is $40, all-inclusive. For reservations, call (239) 454-2199.

Grand Cypress Room 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Chef Justin Connerty of the Palm Grill is preparing an Easter Buffet served in The Grand Cypress Room in the Woodlands with carved lamb, ham and salmon, assorted accompaniments, a salad station, and a festive holiday-themed dessert display. The Grand Cypress Buffet is $40, all-inclusive. For reservations, call (239) 454-2059.

HOLIDAY HOURS

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And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.

Easter Vanity

(1 Corinthians 15:14)

BY R E V. ANDR EW HAWKINS, PH.D., SENIO R PASTO R, THE VILLAGE CHURCH

I stand up in front of people and make noise for a living. Really. That’s what I do. If you dropped in from outer space knowing nothing about human cultures, and you happened to land in The Village Church on a Sunday morning, you would see a guy standing up in front of people, making noises. If you defined my activities in purely materialistic terms you could describe my posture, my bodily movements, and record the auditory stimuli emanating from my oral cavity. And you might also describe the other humans in the room, and report their sitting positions and their orientation toward the noise-maker on the platform. And if you inquired further you would even discover that somebody pays me for my noise-making. (Pretty good gig if you can get it!) Of course I hope what I do on Sunday morning is more than noise-making. I hope the noises I make have meaning. I hope the noises I make are useful to the other humans who sit in the sanctuary and attend to my vocalizations. I hope that my words are not spoken in vain.

"And if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.” (1 Corinthians 15:14) None of us wants our activities to be done in vain. We all want to be useful. We

all want our lives to have purpose. This is the Easter season. Resurrection Sunday is coming up in April. Arguably the high point of the Christian year. It’s the time when the Church celebrates the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. But there are a lot of preachers out there who do their best to do justice to Easter but who don’t actually believe in the bodily resurrection of Jesus. Oh they may try to redefine it in spiritual terms, or use the resurrection as a metaphor for some life-transforming self-improvement program. But an actual physical resurrection? You can’t be serious. What is the Bible’s assessment of such an approach? “... if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain...” (1 Corinthians 15.14) That’s right — Preaching = Sunday morning noise-making. That’s it. Useless. Less than useless — a complete waste of time. A “chasing after the wind” as the author of Ecclesiastes might say. But it gets worse. It’s not just that the preacher’s noise is useless: “... if Christ has not been raised, then our preaching is in vain and your faith is in vain.” (1 Corinthians 15.14) Do you have faith? Faith in God? Faith in the Son of God incarnate? Faith in Jesus Christ? Without the bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ your faith is a vapor. Wasted breath.

Vanity of vanities. Useless. But the good news is that the tomb where they laid Christ is empty. Has been empty since three days after his crucifixion. He is risen! He appeared to more than 500 witnesses in the days following the resur-

"But the good news is that the tomb where they laid Christ is empty. Has been empty since three days after his crucifixion. He is risen!" rection. Witnesses who all went to their deaths, many of them martyred, affirming the bodily resurrection of Jesus. That’s why Easter Sunday is such an important day for believers. I trust that you’ll join the many in our community who affirm the resurrection of Jesus Christ. To do otherwise is Easter vanity.

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Holy Week CELEBRATING

At The Village Church

The Village Church is pleased to announce Holy Week Services from April 10

to April 17. A deeply meaningful series of faith-enhancing services is planned. The entire Shell Point community is invited to participate in all services.

April

10 April

PALM SUNDAY 10 a.m. · Sanctuary

GOOD FRIDAY Behold the Darkness Good Friday Tenebrae Service with Choir & Chamber Orchestra

10 a.m. · Sanctuary

April

EASTER SUNDAY Sunrise Service

6:30 a.m. · Friendship Point on The Island

EASTER WORSHIP 10 a.m. · Sanctuary

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BurningLove

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

down the electronic papyrus, I sought the definition of what I was feeling. It wasn’t Ludus or “Playful Love,” nor was it Pragma, “Committed Love.” Finding the correct Greek term, I realized my feelings were Mania: “Obsessive Love.” I was obsessed, like that song by the King of Rock and Roll.

New love burns hot. Writers and poets have successfully used the love/fire metaphor repetitively and shamelessly for over a thousand years. More recently, Johnny Cash explained the combustion of love in his song, Ring of Fire. James Taylor balanced his love with both Fire and Rain, while The Rolling Stones cautioned me not to Play with Fire. You would think that after a lifetime of great lyrical poetry advice, I should have been adequately prepared. Driving south of Fort Myers on the Tamiami Trail toward Naples, I snapped my head so quickly it was as if my neck bones were vulcanized. Like a vision, she was statuesque and mesmerizing. I was immediately love-struck. Another great songwriter boiled it down to just the basics, I Saw Her Standing There. Fortunately, at the exact same moment, I also noticed the red brake lights in the peripheral. By slamming on my brakes, I avoided both the bumper of the car in front and from writing a country song entitled Love Wrecked My Pickup Truck. The ancient Greeks thought about love quite a bit and determined that there were eight different kinds of love. As I scrolled

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Scientists, who have obviously never known love, named her Brachychiton acerifolius, but to those romantics among us, she is known as the Illawarra Flame Tree. Illawarra is an Aboriginal name describing her address in New South Wales, Australia. While her bloom is intense, the duration is

“I feel my temperature rising Help me, I'm flaming I must be a hundred and nine Burning, burning, burning And nothing can cool me I just might turn into smoke But I feel fine” At this point I was beyond common sense, beyond inhibition, and certainly well past decorum for a man my age. I had to discover her name. While driving around the block, I briefly lost sight of her, but I reasoned that she would not be difficult to find. Tall and decked out all in red, she was a beacon of beauty to me. Upon sighting her, my heart leading my body, leapt out of the truck without hesitation. Immediately I took my first liberty. Without asking, I plucked a triple-lobbed leaf from one of her gorgeous boughs. Her vibrant dress consisted of thousands of small red, bell-shaped flowers that seemed to all be in bloom simultaneously. Some of her flowers had already turned into seeds that resembled small red balls of fire.

short and often can be missed by unobservant suitors. Perhaps the Chinese philosopher Tao Te Ching, who also wrote of love, described her passion best: “The flame that burns twice as bright burns half as long.” At Shell Point, our Illawarra Flame Tree can be found in the Flowering Tree Arboretum behind The Arbor. While the tree is immature, awaiting her first bloom, think of her as a smoldering love letter to the future. I believe Elvis Presley wrote this song just for her.

“Your kisses lift me higher Like the sweet song of a choir You light my morning sky With burning, burning love I just might turn into smoke But I feel fine”

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