Pavilion Newsletter-March

March 2020

Pavilion Press

News, Events & Happenings at The Larsen Pavilion at Shell Point

March is National

Welcome to the

Nutrition Month

Larsen Pavilion

By Sandi Brower, Larsen Pavilion Nutrition Services Manager

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

15071 Shell Point Blvd.

Fort Myers, FL 33908

(239) 415-5442

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ational Nutrition Month® is an annual nutrition education campaign created by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. National Nutrition Month focuses on the importance of making informed food choices. This year’s theme is Eat Right, Bite by Bite,® and the Larsen Pavilion Nutrition Services team is cooking up a host of appealing meal options that support the dietary health of Pavilion residents.

According to the Academy, healthy eating doesn’t have to be overwhelming. They suggest that each individual eat a variety of nutritious foods every day, such as vegetables.

Dark-green, red and orange vegetables are suggested, in addition to beans and peas. To help Pavilion residents meet this recommendation, the Pavilion Nutrition Services team always has healthy vegetable options on hand that are fresh – and never frozen.

Another suggestions from the Academy is to eat a variety of fruits. The fruit served at the Pavilion is fresh, frozen or canned, but canned fruit is always prepared in its own juice with no sugar added.

A variety of protein choices is also important to a healthy diet, such as seafood, poultry, eggs and meat. The Pavilion menus offer a variety of these options, using a five-week menu cycle to ensure appealing options for

its residents. In addition, there are always alternatives available to the written menu that are posted in each resident’s room as well as in the Schilling Dining Room.

Honoring the Nutrition Experts

Another health-conscious observance, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day is celebrated on the second Wednesday of March. This occasion acknowledges the importance of the registered dietitian nutritionist (RDN) role as a nutrition expert, providing educational knowledge and services about food and nutrition. Registered Dietitian Nutritionist day recognizes both RDNs along with nutrition and dietetic technicians, who are also recognized for their commitment to helping people enjoy healthy lives.

The Larsen Pavilion’s registered dietitian, Laura Norris, MS, RD, LDN, joined Shell Point in October 2019. Laura oversees the nutritional component of residents’ meals. She has also served a guest speaker at various Shell Point support group meetings to educate independent living residents. Happy Registered Dietitian Nutritionist Day, Laura!

Winter Wonderland

Pavilion Press

By Tacey Larimer-Tettaton, Pavilion Activities Supervisor

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iving in tropical Southwest Florida means that it can seem like summer most of the time. But every now and then, a seasonal change results brings cooler

weather. When the weather is as beautiful as it has been the past few months, Pavilion residents often take a day to appreciate the wonder of the changing seasons.

In December, the Activities team planned a fun Winter Wonderland event

for residents to celebrate the cool weather and relive memories of northern winters. Pavilion residents and their guests dodged the snowflakes, but enjoyed an evening in the snow during the special themed dining event.

avilion residents enjoyed an exclusive, VIP visit to the LifeQuest Expo held at The Village Church in early January. Themed Walking on Sunshine, the community event offered

displays and interactive exhibits of the numerous resort-style amenities and lifecare services at Shell Point, as well as the more than 100-plus volunteer, church and service groups.

If you would like more information about any of the services, groups and amenities featured during the expo, please contact the Pavilion Activities department by calling (239) 415-5445.

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Pavilion Residents On the Go!

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here’s plenty to do at Shell Point, and Pavilion residents have stayed busy by attending a recent “indoor” Water’s Edge concert as well as the Shell Point Celebration.

Many also enjoyed a dramatic pre-

sentation about President and Mrs. George H. W. Bush, provided by Bill and Sue Wills.

Thanks to the generous donation of a specially equipped vehicle in 2019, residents also had the opportunity to

enjoy several off-campus outings, such as a shopping trip to the local Dollar Tree. Adventurers also traveled to Six Mile Cypress Slough, when they took in the fresh air with a long walk and refreshing picnic lunch.

Pavilion Press

March 2020

Happy

Birthday Richard Schubel.............................3 Ellen Graham...............................11 Russell “Rusty” Shaver III............12 Margaret “Peg” Briscoe-Jensen.....16 Joseph “Mike” Riley.....................21 Rose Sclafani................................26

In Loving

Memory Richard Anthony............ Jan. 17 Lewis Wonsidler............. Jan. 21 William Cox.................... Jan. 21 Ruth Peterson................. Jan. 24 John Ureel....................... Jan. 24 Vincent Langman........... Jan. 26 Janet Patton..................... Jan. 26 Mary Ghandi....................Feb. 1

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pecial event highlights have been listed in the Pavilion Press newsletter for some time. However, this information is available in more complete form by checking the calendar of events that is posted throughout the building – or by contacting the Activities department at (239) 415-5445. The removal of this special events highlight creates additional space that will allow for a greater focus on resident photos within the newsletter.

New Life

By Vicky Kennedy, Assistant Chaplain

“Behold I am doing a new thing; who He is and our purpose in Him. now it springs forth, do you not per- We are clothed with garments of ceive it?” –Isaiah 43:19 salvation and wrapped in a robe Spring is the season of new begin- of righteousness. nings. Everything in nature wakes Because we can do all things up from the long sleep of the win- through Him who strengthens us, ter season. Flowers bloom, trees don we have the power and strength to new leaves, animals awaken from walk through the storms of life and hibernation, fields become full of face health crises or loss. We can love new grasses, and all of those who would hurt or nature looks fresh and abuse us. We have life “Behold I am green. eternal to forever praise The day we accept doing a new thing; and glorify Him. Jesus Christ as our Adrian Rogers, pastor Savior, we become and author, wrote, “The now it springs a new creation. Our same Jesus who turned forth, do you not sins have been forwater into wine can transgiven, and He will form your life and future. perceive it?” remember them no He is still in the miracle more. working business, and We are remade, like –Isaiah 43:19 His business is the busia newborn baby with ness of transformation.” a clean slate, and our If you have not already lives have new meaning and direc- experienced a season of spring in tion. We’ve been given a clean heart your life, it is never too late. God will and a steadfast spirit. Our minds give a fresh start to you if you’ll come have been renewed with truth about to Him.