June 2019
Pavilion Press
News, Events & Happenings at The Larsen Pavilion at Shell Point
Welcome to the
Larsen Pavilion Rachel Zellers Larsen Pavilion Administrator Julie Dewitt Director of Nursing Pam Downing Assistant Director of Nursing First Floor: Rachel Major Nurse Manager Second Floor: Mary Lou Torressen Nurse Manager Third Floor: Lindsey Bryant Nurse Manager Simona Staicu Resident/Family Services Coordinator Tacey Larimer-Tettaton Activities Supervisor Mardee Lader Executive Secretary Associate Editor
15071 Shell Point Blvd. Fort Myers, FL 33908
(239) 415-5442
Ready to Roll
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he Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary lovingly provides Shell Point with funds from its annual Bakeless Bake Sale fundraiser to make improvements that benefit Larsen Pavilion residents. Among the many generous “gifts” provided from this year’s proceeds is a specialized bus that would allow the activities team to take Pavilion residents off-campus. “We need a vehicle that can be responsive to the needs of residents with gait or balance issues, carry multiple wheelchairs and allow staff to safely address any resident needs while the bus is still in motion,” said Pavilion Activities Supervisor Tacey Larimer-Tettaton. The idea proved so promising that a generous Shell Point resident, who prefers to remain anonymous, made a personal donation of $50,000 to be earmarked for the new vehicle. Together with funds from the Bakeless Bake Sale campaign, the Pavilion Auxiliary’s
benevolent gift enabled Shell Point to purchase a brand-new 2019 Odyssey Turtle Top bus with seats for 12. Every bus seat can be folded up and secured. “That means it can transport up to five wheelchairs at a time,” said Tacey. But that’s not all! “Unlike most Shell Point buses, the flooring has a flat, even surface that makes it safer for walking to your seat. There are also overhead grab bars throughout the vehicle that help let staff help residents while the bus is still in motion,” Tacey added. The Pavilion Activities team eagerly anticipates christening the bus and is hard at work planning future trips. “The bus is ideal for our needs. It’s super easy to use, and has so many extra safety features built in that we can’t wait to take it out for a spin,” said Tacey. “And we have the Pavilion Auxiliary and generous resident donations to the Bakeless Bake Sale to thank for it.” One thing’s for certain: Pavilion residents are ready to roll.