Shell Point Life October 2006

October 2006 Vol. 1 Issue 3

Animal For some people one of the most attractive amenities of living at Shell Point is actually one that they bring with them — their pets!

top: Marsha Horton (Cellana) with her cat. right: Emmie Coleman (Macoma) and Bitsy. below: Jonathan Livingston Crab, estimated to be the oldest living hermit crab, was adopted in 1976. Owner: Carol Ann Ormes (Parkwood).

Christine Johnson (Rosemont) with her cat, Miss Kitty.

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inconvenienced by those who do. I am glad Pets have a wonderful ability to bring love to note that most everyone seems to be and joy to their owners, and many resicohabitating nicely and the pet owners dents have discovered that their best have been a very conscientious group.” friends are often of the furry, finned, or Pet owners must abide by the rules set feathered variety. A loving pet can add forth by the Pet Committee, which include quality to — and may even increase the cleaning up after their pet, carrying pets length of — our lives. through indoor public areas, and keeping Medical studies on the their medical care up-to-date. The key to human-animal bond reveals achieving healthy benefits associated with that pet owners are more pet ownership is having a pet that brings joy likely to have reduced into your life rather than a pet that brings stress levels, cholesterol stress. That’s why it is important to make levels, and blood pressure, sure that the pet you choose is one that can and they also experience be easily managed and taken care of. fewer heart attacks than In return for proper care and attention, people without pets. A pets offer unconditional love; there’s just study of women undergosomething special between animals and ing stress tests demonstrattheir owners. Perhaps it is because pets are ed that the presence of a loyal and love their owners unconditionally; dog had a greater effect on they accept us just the way we are. Plus, pets lowering blood pressure provide their owners with the chance to than the presence of friends. Companion care, provide and nurture animals also provide psyanother living thing. chological benefits. Pets This is a wonderful are sympathetic, supopportunity to give of portive and non-judgoneself and to receive mental listeners. Pets love in return. Pets are provide us with a distracgood listeners and they tion from our worries; never talk back. In fact, they encourage social when it comes to affecinteraction and provide Ginny Hogue (King’s Crown) and her tion and friendship, pets a soothing presence. often outshine people.

And many women cockatiel, Betty Boop. believe their pets are more sensitive to their moods than their spouse or children, often relying on the pet for affection.

“We know that many studies have shown that pets are beneficial to people of all ages, so we were happy when the decision was made back on October 1, 2000, to allow pets into our community,” said Rita Southern, director of resident services, the department which oversees the Pet Committee. “Pets bring joy to their owners and provide wonderful companionship,” Rita continued, “but we were also cautious Above: Phil Hilton (Rosemont) with Rudy. to make sure that policies were in place to On the Cover: Joyce Greeson (Harbor Court) with provide clear guidelines so residents who her chihuahua, Tanny. choose not to own a pet would not be

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CAN HAVING A PET REALLY IMPROVE YOUR HEALTH? Here are just a few of the healthy reasons to own a pet, according to the Delta Society, a group that performs research into the importance of animals to the lives and well-being of humans. These findings came from numerous studies done by a variety of sources on the health benefits of owning a pet.

• Seniors who own dogs go to the doctor less than those who do not.

• Pet owners have lower blood pressure.

• Pet owners have lower triglyceride and cholesterol levels than non-owners.

• Pet owners feel less afraid of being a victim of crime when walking with a dog or sharing a residence with a dog.

• Pet owners have fewer minor health problems.

• Pet owners have better psychological well-being.

• Pet owners have a higher survival rate following coronary heart disease.

• Pet owners have better physical health due to exercise with their pets.

• Having a pet may decrease heart attack .

• Pets decrease feelings of loneliness and isolation and increase feelings of love.

Mary Hall (Junonia) enjoys walks with her dog, Bear, along the Caloosahatchee River on The Island trails.

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Robyn Church takes a break from the convention for a quick manicure.

Corrine Johnson is busy selecting new nail polish colors for fingers and toes.

Continuing education is essential for a successful salon professional, and our Shell Point Salon team recently had the chance to take a training trip to update their skills. Each year the Orlando Convention Center hosts the largest show and educational opportunities in the beauty industry. Professionals travel from all over the country to attend this comprehensive two-day event to learn about new style trends, techniques, and products, which are demonstrated by industry leaders

in classroom settings and on stages on the showroom floor.

Do you remember when a permanent wave was actually achieved with the use of electrical current? Salon services have certainly improved over the years! The Shell Point Salon team is excited to share their fresh ideas with you. If you’re considering a new style, color, or texture wave, the team is committed to providing you with outstanding, individualized services with a smile!

You’re cordially invited to give us the oppor-

Suz Tipple has her eyebrows done with an eyebrow stencil and waterproof powder, to add shape and definition to the eyebrow. This is a new product now available in the salon.

tunity to share ideas with you during a complimentary consultation.

Please call the salon at 489-8400 to schedule an appointment, so one of our professional stylists will have ample time to spend with you. The staff is thankful to have had the opportunity to participate in this valuable learning experience and look forward to your call to discuss new, creative styling ideas.

“Ah-so good!” agreed Phyllis Clark

Kay Woycke and Dot Whiteman forego the chopsticks, but enjoy tasting Jimbo’s chinese creations!

ARBOR MEETS ASIA The Arbor celebrated the month of September with an Asian cooking demonstration, featuring Jim “Jimbo” Snyder, kitchen supervisor and chef extraordinaire. He planned and prepared a scrumptious demonstration, using a variety of vegetables and sauces, combined with chicken and shrimp. Residents enjoyed the opportunity to mingle with their neighbors, as well as sample the final product which was, of course, delicious!

Chef James “Jimbo” Snyder whips ups the stir-fry.

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Tax News Flash Florida Intangible Personal Property Tax is Repealed B Y

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The Legacy Foundation is always happy to share good news with Shell Point residents! On July 27, 2006, Florida Governor, Jeb Bush, signed legislation repealing the Florida Intangible Personal Property Tax. The effective date of the repeal is January 1, 2007.

The Florida Intangible Personal Property Tax was an annual tax, based on the January 1 fair market value of intangible personal property. In general, intangible personal property included stocks, mutual funds, bonds, and notes receivable.

The intangible personal property tax is imposed on Florida residents and corporations, partnerships, fiduciaries, affiliated groups, and personal representatives who have a Florida taxable status.

While Florida does not have a state income tax, many residents have become all too familiar with financial planning techniques to minimize or avoid the Intangible Tax. The current intangible tax rate was fifty cents per one thousand dollars of taxable intangible personal property, i.e., $500 per one million dollars of taxable intangible personal property. A Florida resident could exempt $250,000, or $500,000 of taxable intangible personal property from the tax for a married couple.

The Intangible Personal Property Tax was often referred to as a voluntary tax because it was easily avoided by creating an irrevocable trust to hold the Florida resident’s taxable intangible personal property. With the repeal of the Florida Intangible Personal Property Tax, these trusts will no longer be needed.

Shell Point residents should consult their tax and financial advisors to discuss the repeal of the Florida Intangible Tax and its effect on your personal situation. Any questions, please contact the Legacy Foundation at Shell Point at 466-8484.

Common & Costly Mistakes in Estate Planning Tuesday, October 24

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL

TOPICS

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➻ The latest techniques to minimize probate and estate administrative costs ➻ Who gets grandma’s yellow pie plate?

Passing personal property to your heirs ➻ Economic outlook for 2007 ➻ The latest news on estate tax reform Please register for this class by calling the Legacy Foundation at 466-8484 or through the Academy at Shell Point registration form.

Instructor: David M. Jones, commentator on CNBC & CNN Presented by Investor’s Security Trust Company

ARBOR MEDICAL CENTER WELCOMES CHIROPRACTOR DR. ANTHONY INGLESE involves locating places on Shell Point is proud to welcome the spine where nerves are another new contract physician impinged and making slight to the Arbor Medical Center. Dr. adjustments to mobilize them.

Anthony Inglese is now offering chiThis sometimes involved ropractic services on Tuesday and quick, sometimes forceful, Friday afternoons. But this is no ordiadjustments of the neck and nary chiropractor. Dr. Inglese’s pracback. “The ProAdjuster is tice features the new state-of-the-art very gentle,” said Dr. Inglese.

ProAdjuster system, which uses techDr. Anthony Inglese “People lie in a semi-reclined nology to isolate neck and back probposition, and we use a special tool to evalulems, while eliminating the jarring twists ate the spine, getting exact results instantly and turns traditionally associated with chion the computer. We then know exactly ropractic. “This technology makes it safe for where to mobilize and are able to re-assess nearly everyone to use chiropractic to right away to see how we did.” improve their health,” said Dr. Inglese.

The system is so gentle it can even be The practice of chiropractic has been used on most patients with osteoporosis, as developing for more than 100 years. It

well as on patients using blood thinners, who cannot be treated with traditional chiropractic.

The system also includes a laser foot scanner, capable of creating custom-made orthotics (shoe inserts) for patients. “We are the only ones in Southwest Florida who have this technology,” said the doctor. In other words, the most advanced chiropractic technology between Sarasota and Miami is available right here at Shell Point.

To make an appointment for a consultation and spine analysis, call Dr. Anthony Inglese’s office at 444-4216. He visits the Arbor Medical Center, located on the second floor of the Arbor, every Tuesday and Friday from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m.

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EMPLOYEES CELEBRATE MORE MILESTONES OF NOTE! Back in 1981, when Shell Point was a bit smaller than it is today, Travis Allen joined the Facility Operations team, which led to his present position as Construction Maintenance Technician.

His responsibilities are in general construction and heavy machinery. Helping Shell Point residents and the daily association with his co-workers are among the things Travis likes best about his job.

Travis ia a real Florida native, who was born and raised in Fort Myers, along with a brother and seven sisters, two of whom also work here at Shell Point. Travis has been an Assistant Scout Master with the Boy Scouts and participated in two Wilderness Travis Allen Weeks in Virginia and celebrates 25 Colorado. He loves fishyears at ing — both salt and Shell Point fresh water — and claims to have fished “from Sanibel to the Tortugas, and from Okeechobee to Lakes Park!” Congratulations, Travis, on reaching your quarter century milestone.

Congratulations are also due to “Chef Melly” Raposa, who celebrated her 20th milestone anniversary in August. Born in St. Miguel, Portugal, she emigrated to Fall River, Massachusetts, in 1970 but ended

up in Florida to go to Disney World.

Her cousin invited her to stay, and she was interviewed, hired, and started working in the Pavilion as a Dietary Aide in 1986. Over the years Melly Raposa staff members encouraged celebrates 20 Melly to go to school and years at get her GED, with the Shell Point help of Shell Point. She also attended culinary school for two years, where she was an apprentice.

On the third year, she became a certified cook, then a certified working chef, and finally a Certified Chef de Cuisine, all the while working at various dining rooms at Shell Point. Not just a great chef and employee, Melly has her own professional audio equipment and on weekends she DJ’s for weddings, graduations, baptisms, and other events. She is also president of the Portuguese American Club of Southwest Florida.

It was back in 1986 when Dr. David Nesselroade moved from his home state of West Virginia to become Shell Point’s Vice President and Director of Physician Services at the Medical Center. Over the years he transitioned gradually to become a Staff Physician at both the Larsen Pavilion

and the Arbor. Dr. Dave, as he is often called, says he enjoys the residents as well as his co-workers and feels that God called him for this special purpose. He feels very content and fulfilled in his job.

Before moving to Florida, he worked seven summers as a teamster to help pay for his education at West Virginia University.

He was also a Lt. Commander in the Navy, thanks to his experience with the U.S. Public Health Service, as well as spending two years with the Indian Health Service working with the Navajo tribe in Arizona.

Just before moving to Shell Point, he was an Associate Professor in the Department of Family Medicine at his alma mater. He and his wife, Julianne, have one daughter and one married son. Dave’s hobbies include golf and tennis, and his “most favorite” Dr. David food is meat and potatoes.

Nesselroade “No fancy stuff for me,” celebrates 20 he said. years at Shell Point He loves spending time with Julianne and the kids, even if it means taking a book to the shopping mall so he can read while they wear themselves out shopping.

Congratulations Dr. Dave, on reaching your 20-year milestone at Shell Point!

First Shell Point Singles Event Approximately thirty Shell Point residents mixed and mingled at the first singles event held here at Shell Point. This fun group met for an evening of great food, terrific company, and pleasant conversation at the Palm Grill in The Woodlands.

The evening started off with delicious,

complimentary hors d’oeuvres, provided by the Palm Grill. Resort services staff member, Jessica Wyneken, was there to individually greet and introduce residents to each other.

There were some familiar faces and several new residents as well, so everyone enjoyed getting to know each other a little better.

Chuck Durrell (Oakmont), Bobbi Brown (Nautilus), Al Slickers, director of hospitality services, Betty Mueller (Oakmont), Charlie Sappenfield (Oakmont), and Betty Bainbridge (Periwinkle) enjoy the first singles event.

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To help with the introductions, residents participated in an ice breaker where the name of a famous movie star was placed on their back, and they had to ask questions of each other to discover their secret identity. Mike Klein sure was surprised when he found out that he was that sultry actress,

Barbara Milligan (Periwinkle), Ann Wharton (Cameo), Gwen Shidler (Cellana).

The Palm Grill offered a special dinner menu after the mixer, which residents enjoyed.

THE FAMILIAR ISLAND TRAIN RETIRES AFTER 30 YEARS Replacement Allows Ease of Access, Less Noise, More Maneuverability B

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For more than 30 years, Artist’s rendering of the new Island tram The Island Train has served as a vital transportation link for residents of The Island. Circling the 75 acres constantly throughout the day, it provides transportation for residents who are unable or would prefer not to walk or drive to destinations 1990s Village Train ,such as the Crystal Room, The Village Church, the Medical 2006 Village Train Center, or other courts.

“The train has been very important to Shell Point,” said Dianne Morton, transportation manager. “The very first train was a John Deere tractor that a resident had donated. Other 1970s Village Train engines since then have been diesel-powered tugs, much like the ones you see hauling luggage carts at the airport. But the train hasn’t always been the perfect solution. A diesel engine is fairly noisy and produces more of a smell than we’d like,” costly wear and tear on the vehicle.”

Dianne added. “Plus, the facade of the train With this in mind, Shell Point is intromade the vehicle so wide it couldn’t back up ducing a new vehicle for intra-campus transor change direction easily. It causes a lot of

portation. A brand new custom-made 12-passenger golf cart will replace the train, starting in late October. “This new vehicle will have many advantages,” Dianne continued. “Because it is gasoline powered, both the odor and the noise will be greatly reduced. And it’s smaller, so maneuverability will be a lot easier.”

The traditional perimeter route will remain the same, but the speed of the new vehicle means each stop will be visited three times an hour, rather than just two. “People will be able to get to their destinations more quickly,” said Dianne.

The new tram will also be more comfortable, secure, and accessible. A stowage area in the back will store walkers and wheelchairs. Awnings will protect riders from the elements, and low steps will make embarking and disembarking much easier. “We’re excited to bring this new lower-cost and higher-quality solution to Shell Point,” Dianne remarked.

Look for updated transportation schedules later this month at the information kiosks in the Resident Activity Center (IS) and the Commons (WDL). If you have any specific questions about transportation, call Dianne at 454-2061.

staff provided a delicious meal that featured a variety of menu selections.

Throughout the dinner the residents enjoyed talking and many stayed for a leisurely cup of coffee and dessert following the delicious meal.

“I’m so glad that Resort Services creat-

ed an opportunity for those of us who are single to get together and meet other singles,” said Bobbi Brown of Nautilus. Many others wholeheartedly agreed. “This was a great idea,” said several members of the group. Resort Services is busily planning the next Singles Group event.

Lauren Bacall!

Once the group got started, the conversations began flowing and everyone learned a lot about their new acquaintances. All this talking helped create quite an appetite and the group then moved into the Palm Grill, where Dining Manager Tom Irwin and his

Paige Lewis (Lakewood), Mike Klein (Nautilus) and June Lockhart (Harbor Court) enjoy the camaraderie.

Melina Eskew (Palm Acres) and Art Sherrill (Nautilus).

Elsie Moore (Turban).

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Why It Is Important You may think of customer service simply in the realm of a retail or perhaps a manufacturing business that needs to constantly seek new customers to buy and maintain their product...

National Customer Service Week, October 2 – 8, is designed to raise awareness of the important role customer service plays within an organization and honor the people on the “front lines” of service.

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but at Shell Point building a customer service relationship means treating our customers – that means you, the resident, and your guests, and even other employees – with that same care and respect each and every day. Caring, serving and satisfying is the goal of each Shell Point employee and, in particular, those who actually do work on the “front line.” They are the wonderful, smiling faces who answer the calls and greet the folks who come to their place of business – the various service and reception desks of Shell Point.

Gene-Elizabeth McGonigle, or “Gene,” as she’s known, has been at the very busy hub of activity in the Resident Activity Center on The Island for the best part of three years. “I absolutely love the one-onone interaction with the residents, knowing that I am being helpful to them,” said Gene, when asked what customer service means to her. Gene’s customer service attitude goes way back. “One week out of high school (1970), I started working with the FBI as switchboard/radio operator in New Haven, Connecticut. While employed there, I received a personal commendation from J. Edgar Hoover for my effervescence!” Gene’s husband of 33 years, Liam, was born in Glasgow, Scotland and they have three sons: Brendan, 29; Sean, 23; and Liam, 21.

Her mother, Gloria Bennett, recently moved into King’s Crown, although she is currently in the Larsen Pavilion. Gene is a Member of Beta Sigma Phi, an International Women’s Organization dedicated to helping women fulfill their lives and contribute to the community.

You’ll find Faye Kirchoff at The Woodlands Service Desk, where she has

at Shell Point worked since January 2006. “I enjoy working with this age group,” Faye said. “Our residents often talk with me about their experiences, which are quite remarkable. I will always be there for them — to answer their questions and help in any way I can. I also try to greet each person who comes to the Service Desk with a smile — and that usually makes them smile back, no matter how they are feeling. Anything that I can do for them is appreciated. When I was on vacation, everyone said they were glad I was back and that they missed me. It was a great compliment to me!” Faye and her husband, Ken, were married on September 3, 2005, and together have seven children (four girls and three boys), ranging in age from 28 to 36, as well as 13 grandchildren who live in Michigan.

One day Faye was NOT commended for her customer service was when she accidentally set a book on the Muzak system microphone and everything she said and did was heard through the speaker in the Grand Cypress Room. “Luckily there were just a few people in there,” she said with a big smile. “This is a great place to work!”

Both Gene and Faye do much more than interact with residents and visitors.

Some of the other things they are responsible for include: balancing statements and petty cash; entering resident and guest parking stickers in the computer; ordering supplies; helping residents with the copier; filling the information kiosk; taking care of the postage meter and selling postage stamps; notarizing forms; faxing; program sign ups; internal mail; ordering

name tags; doing check requests; scheduling dry-cleaning; and handling multiple phone lines, as well as helping the residents who stop at the counter. Gene also picks up destination and restaurant brochures when she’s “out and about,” to help resort services with new trip ideas. Whew!

Veteran Donna Dittmer (“Sam,” for short) has worked for 11 years at Shell Point.

First as a Hostess in the Crystal Room, and now as the main Shell Point Receptionist in

people I work with in Finance and Administration, who support and help me in every way. I consider them not only coworkers but friends! Donna has received some odd requests at the front desk. One day a small child called to talk to his mom.

She answered by asking, “Where does your mom work?” His answer was, “She work at Shell Point,” and she answered, “Yes, but where at Shell Point?” He answered, “Her work at King Kong!” Of course she knew he meant King’s Crown and was able to connect him to his mom. Now that’s customer service! Donna’s family is the most important thing in her life. She has 6 children, 12

These are the wonderful, smiling faces who answer the calls and greet the folks who come to their place of business – the various service and reception desks of Shell Point.

Administration, where she answers all the calls that come in to the main switchboard.

In addition, Donna types the weekly menus for the Crystal Room, King’s Crown and the Employee Cafeteria, as well as the Shell Point Shopper and the Anniversary and Birthday list for residents. “The main goal in my position is to touch as many peoples’ lives in as positive a way as I can.” Donna said. “I feel that I have the perfect job at Shell Point because I can interact, not only with many residents but my co-workers as well. I just love the

grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren, whom she gets together with as often as possible, given the fact that they live in Iowa, Kansas, Florida and Tennessee.

Donna is also a 45-year member of an International organization, Epsilon Sigma Alpha, that emphasizes philanthropy and education. She primarily joined for the philanthropic work that they do. For instance – they raised $12.5 million for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital last year. They also support Easter Seals, St. Augustine School for the Deaf and Blind, and other local charities.

What does customer service mean?

Just ask these ladies who are on the “front lines” at Shell Point – they have the answer down pat.

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HAPPENINGS PLACES TO GO, PEOPLE TO MEET, & THINGS TO DO

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Sunday, October 1 — 3:00 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL Ravel’s orchestration of Mussorgsky’s “Pictures at an Exhibition,” performed by the Chicago Symphony, directed by Solti; and Schubert’s “Symphony # 3,” performed by the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields, directed by Marriner.

Lunch at Ruby Tuesday Friday, October 6 10:30 a.m. Court pickup 1:30 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $3.00 (lunch on your own) This nearby restaurant features popular choices and a wide variety that’s sure to appeal to anyone’s appetite. Check out the great salad bar or order up a burger just the way you like it.

Information Technology Forum

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Season opening on Monday, October 2 — 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Island Tunnel Stop by the Train Room, where visitors are treated to a detailed model train exhibit replica of the State of Florida, and history and details are shared by volunteer engineers, greeters, and docents. Watch page 4 of the Weekly Reminder for weekly hour changes or updates.

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October 7 — 10:00 a.m.

Grand Cypress Room (WL) The group is pleased to welcome back Al Winchell, noted “Good Boot” columnist for the News Press. He will discuss the soon-to-be released Microsoft Vista operating system that will replace Windows, as well as an overview of the tutorials he will conduct, starting Saturday, November 4.

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Thursday, October 5 7:15 p.m.

Church Auditorium/IS Join Don Irwin for an evening of enchanting piano music, as he makes a return visit to Shell Point. Don will play timeless easy listening favorites, classical melodies and a few of his own works. You will be sure to enjoy this very special performance.

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Socials Across the Country: The New England States

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Monday, October 9 — 7:00 p.m.

Grand Cypress/WDL Do you consider Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island or Connecticut as your home state? If so, you are invited to attend a social just for New Englanders. Take along mementos and pictures of the area to share with your fellow “up north” neighbors.

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PROGRAMS • PARTIES • MOVIES • OUTINGS • EXCURSIONS Beach Day

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First Voyage: Monday, October 9 SCHEDULE OF SAILING TIMES: Mondays: 11:00 a.m. Luncheon trip to Rumrunners Restaurant in Cape Coral.

Tuesdays & Wednesdays Narrated 90minute trips through the mangroves, twice daily at 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m.

You may sign up for any of these trips in person with the greeter in the lobby of the Resident Activity Center on The Island, or by calling 454-2136, beginning on October 2. There is no charge for any trip but the cost for lunch at Rumrunners is on your own. Life jackets will be provided and passengers and crew will be required to wear them at all times. Note: For the mangrove trips, passengers must be able to enter and exit the boat without assistance; for the Rum Runners trips, passengers must be able to enter and exit the boat and climb stairs without assistance or assistive devices. For the safety of the passengers, there will be no exceptions! See you soon on the Suzy Q!

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Tuesday, October 10 7:15 p.m.

Church Auditorium/IS Hear your friends and neighbors sing their hearts out with music about creatures and creation. Songs include: Stroope’s Latin version of “Old MacDonald Had a Farm,” Mozart’s “Farmer’s Wife Lost Her Cat,” Rutter’s “Look at the World,” Clement’s “Flower of Beauty,” and much, much more.

Hope to see you there! See page 18 for details.

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Wednesday, October 11 8:30 a.m. Court pickup 3:00 Approximate return Cost: $13.00 (ice cream on your own) The sun, the sand, the blue water — sounds like beach day! Grab your gear and head to Vanderbilt Beach for a day of fun in the sun with your friends and neighbors. A picnic lunch will be provided, but save room for dessert – there will be an ice cream stop on the way back to Shell Point.

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Saturday, October 14 — 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Social Center (IS) and Thursday, October 19 — 2:15 p.m. (right after play-readers) Tarpon Room (IS) Can you believe SPOT is already thinking Christmas? The group has chosen a delightful comedy, Christmas Comes to Detroit Louie, for a holiday program that will be presented on December 7 in the church auditorium.

This play has a very large cast and we need you to consider trying out for this fun event.

There are big parts and some very wonderful small parts, so join us at one audition session or both! Remember, no memorization required! Call Ruth Deuber at 433-9520 with questions.

Saturday DVD: Must Love Dogs Saturday, October 14 — 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL Sarah Nolan (Diane Lane), a newly single woman, cautiously rediscovers romance with the enthusiastic, but often misguided, help of her well-meaning family. As she braves a series of hilarious disastrous mismatches and first dates, Sarah begins to trust her own instincts again and learns that no matter what, it’s never a good idea to give up on love.

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Sunday, October 15 — 3:00 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL Mozart’s Horn Concerto #2; soloist Tuckwell who also conducts the English Chamber Orchestra: Two choral selections; Miserere Mei by Aleegri and Sanctus by Shubert, sung by the Choir of King’s College, Cambridge. The program will conclude with Beethoven’s Piano Concerto #2 performed by Rudolph Serkin with the Boston Symphony directed by Ozawa.

Movie Night: Love Story

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Monday, October 16 7:15 p.m. — Social Center/IS One of the most romantic movies ever made, this 1970 tale of Jenny (Ali McGraw), a poor college student from Rhode Island, and Oliver (Ryan O'Neal), a rich law student from Boston, fall in love at college.

Despite opposition to their relationship from Oliver’s wealthy father, the two get married.

Ultimately, tragedy strikes and they must face the greatest crisis of all.

Dinner at the Watermark Grille

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Tuesday, October 17 3:30 p.m. Court pickup 8:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $7.00 (dinner on your own) Not only do they have an unparalleled menu and amazing staff, this Naples restaurant features a beautiful circular design with a two-level dining room, hand painted murals, and flowing fountains throughout. You will be sure to have a memorable dining experience. Entrée prices range from $13 to $37.

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HAPPENINGS PLACES

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Online Investors Discussion resumes

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Thursday, October 19 – 10:15 a.m.

Social Center Did you know that the Shell Point Main Library has a shelf of investment books, along with access to the Wall Street Journal, Barron’s and Value Line for your perusal? Did you know that after opening an account with a broker, you don’t need your own computer to invest online? With a limited amount of instruction, you can use those in the Shell Point Computer Labs. This group’s discussions include serious investors who depend on investing for income, speculative investors who sell covered calls and options short with informed risks, and even those who paper trade, i.e., follow the market without using any of their own money. They find that following the stock market at any age can be fun and helps to keep the mind sharp, active, and alert. All residents are cordially invited to come and learn with us.

Harvest Hoedown

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Thursday, October 19 6:15 p.m.

Administration Circle/IS This annual fall event will be filled with good old downhome fun. The festivities will feature country music, cloggers, refreshments, and a scarecrow contest. An invitation with all the details will be headed for your mailbox soon!

Shell Point Artists with Guest, Jean Gibson

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Saturday, October 21 3:00 p.m. Court pickup 10:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $40.00 (admission included) Get ready for an afternoon filled with fun, friends and relaxation – all jam-packed 12

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with the finest music that smooth jazz has to offer. This is an outdoor event and seating is not provided. Please take along your own folding chair or picnic blanket. Food will be available for purchase at the event and coolers are permitted, provided they are no larger than 14” x 14”. This 11th annual event benefits the Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida. It’s good music for a good cause!

Lunch at Doc Ford’s

Harvest Moon Dance

Environmental Issues Group

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Monday, October 23 7:15 p.m.

Social Center/IS Cost: $20.00 Prepare for an elegant evening of dancing and dessert, while you sway to the sounds of Tony Avalon — who is known around town as “Tony Sinatra.” Once you hear him sing, you’ll see why he’s likened to “ole Blue Eyes.” It will be a lovely fall evening - do join your friends and neighbors for the festivities!

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Tuesday, October 24 3:45 p.m. — Social Center (IS) The book to be reviewed is I Could Tell You Stories: Sojourns in the Land of Memory by Patricia Hampl. The reviewer, Dick Jacker (Macoma), has been the group’s speaker once a year for several years and always chooses something different and unusual.

Everyone is welcome and refreshments will be served.

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Friday, October 20 — 2:15 p.m.

Tarpon Room (IS) The Shell Point Artists welcome guest artist, Jean Gibson, who will demonstrate executing a portrait in pastels, utilizing one of our neighbors as a model. Jean is a very well-known artist and the group is fortunate to have her as a guest. The demonstration will be preceded by a brief meeting, and a door prize will be given. All residents are welcome.

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Thursday October 26 2:00 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room (WL) Guest speaker Bill Byle, environmental specialist at the Charlotte County Department of Community Development, will discuss the Status of Phosphate Mining Operations in Florida, Present & Future; and Potential Environmental Impacts on both Charlotte and Lee Counties.

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Thursday, October 26 — 2:45 p.m.

Choir Room at The Village Church All are welcome to join the choir for their 11th annual presentation on Christmas Day, December 25, at 4:15 p.m. in the Resident Activity Center. Please call Ted or Ruth Rodgers at 466-5353 to let them know you will join this musical group.

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Thursday, October 26 7:15 p.m. — Church Auditorium/IS Shell Point favorites, Doug and Lorraine Renfroe, will be accompanied by a cello and violin for a performance filled with music to delight your ears and warm your heart.

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Friday, October 27 3:00 p.m. Court pickup 8:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $11.00 (includes admission/ food on your own. (continued on next page)

Dick Jacker (Macoma)

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Wednesday, October 25 10:00 a.m. Court pickup 2:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $5.00 (lunch on your own) Local novelist Randy Wayne White’s Sanibel restaurant is a laid-back kind of place. The food is great and the service is attentive. So come along and enjoy lunch with us! Entreés range in price from $10 - $21.

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Tuesday, October 24 — 7:15 p.m.

Resident Activity Center/IS Enjoy some interactive entertainment, as contestants spin the wheel for fun and prizes. This is an evening loaded with laughs — so get some fresh popcorn, grab a seat, and enjoy!

Sign-up required for this activity. Call Island (454-2282) or Woodlands (454-2054 or 454-2057)

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PROGRAMS • PARTIES • MOVIES • OUTINGS • EXCURSIONS

It’s known as “Munich in Cape Coral” — a huge celebration of German culture awaits you at this fun-filled festival. Food options include outdoor vendors and sit-down service inside the air-conditioned hall, plus continuous music and crafts for sale!

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Friday, October 27 — 3:00 p.m.

Art Studio (IS) The Pottery Studio, the Art Studio, and the Stained Glass Workshop will join together in hosting an open house for all residents.

The gallery display in the Art Studio will feature artists’ favorite paintings; the “Pot Shop” will show new works; and the Stained Glass Workshop group will display glass-crafted items of interest. Refreshments will be served and all residents are welcome to attend.

Daylight Saving Time Sunday, October 29 Turn your clocks back one hour.

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Tuesday, October 31 7:45 a.m. Court pickup 4:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $50.00 (includes rod, reel, bait, tackle, license / food on your own) Both beginning and experienced anglers will enjoy a great time on the water, catching grouper, snapper, mackerel, and cobia.

This 90-foot fishing boat will keep you comfortable with an enclosed air-conditioned lounge, a full galley serving breakfast, lunch and beverages, and restrooms.

Quit wishin’ and go fishin’!

Ladies Marathon Bridge Sign-ups in October Only!

Attention Bridge lovers — Ladies Marathon Bridge will start in November and continue until March, 2007. For more information, or to join, please call Pat Webster (Sand Dollar) at 4542955, or Mathilde Harper (Junonia) at 433-0480.

Coming Up Next Month:

Save the Date Friday, November 10, 2006

Ship to Shore Annual Friendship Festival Consider ordering a Shell Point nametag to wear at the event. See the Resort Services Desks for info.

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Sunday

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Thursday (cont.)

9:15 Christian Life Studies 9:30 Christian Studies (WDL) 10:15 Morning Worship 1:15 Mixer Golf League 3:00 CD Surround Sound (WDL) (Oct 1, 15) 6:15 Evening Service

1:00 Mixed Progressive Pairs Bridge 1:15 Recorders 3:45 Library Book Talk (Oct 24) 6:45 Hymn Sing (Oct 3)

1:45 The Shield Caregivers Support Group 2:00 Environmental Group (Oct 26) 2:15 Handwork (Oct 5, 19) 2:15 Computer Club (Oct 19) 2:15 Photo Club 3:30 Intermediate Spanish 7:00 Trailblazers Bible Study

Monday 9:15 Billiards 9:15 Pottery 10:15 Great Books (Oct 2,16) 10:15 Parkinson’s Enrichment (Oct. 2) 1:00 Mah-jongg 1:15 Scrabble 1:15 Shuffleboard 1:15 Tone Chimes 2:00 Beady-Eyed Bead Club 2:00 SP Men’s Golf Assoc. (Oct 16) 2:30 New Resident Orientation (Oct 23) 3:00 Bible Study w/ Martha Hoke (ARB) 3:15 Shell Point Singers 7:00 Pinochle 7:00 Duplicate Bridge

Tuesday 8:15 Women’s Golf League 9:15 Stamp Project 10:15 Low Vision Enrichment (Oct. 10) 12:45 Duplicate Bridge

Wednesday 7:45 Men’s Bible Study 9:00-12:00 Geraci Travel Office Open 9:15 Watercolor Group 9:45 Ladies’ Bible Study 10:15 Fishing Club (Oct 25) 11:00 Computer Q & A (Oct 4, 18) (WDL) 11:15 Computer Q & A (Oct 11, 25) (IS) 1:00 Chess 1:15 Table Tennis 2:15 Huggie Hearts 2:30 Jazz ‘n Stuff 3:00 Bible Study with Martha Hoke (KC) 3:30 Beginner’s Spanish 5:45 Village Church Choir Rehearsal 7:15 Bible Study & Prayer

Friday 9:15 Stamp Project 10:15 Genealogy (Oct 13) 10:15 Inquiring Minds 11:15 Fit & Healthy 1:00 Mixed Progressive Pairs Bridge 1:15 Quilters 1:15 Table Tennis (Oct. 20 after 4:30) 1:30 Vespers (ARB) 2:15 SP Artists (Oct 20) 2:45 Vespers (KC) 3:15 Great Decisions (Oct 6, 20) 6:45 Game Night

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8:00 Men’s Golf League 8:45 Ceramics 9:30 Current Events Group 10:00 Bocce Ball 10:15 Online Investors (Oct 19) 1:15 Mac User Club (Oct 5)

8:00 Adopt-a-Road (Oct. 21) 9:00 Coffee Social 9:45 Bridge – Supervised Play 9:30 Info Technology Forum (Oct 7) 1:00 Chess 7:00 Duplicate Bridge

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OCTOBER EVENTS

KING’S CROWN *King’s Crown residents only, please

MON . . .2 . . .Movie: Anything Goes (MP) . . . . . . . . .2:00 p.m.

FRI . . . . .6 . . .Lunch Trip to Rassa Steaks & Seafood w/ the Arbor (L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:15 a.m.

FRI . . . . .6 . . .Current Events w/Dr. Dodd (3NP) . .10:30 a.m.

THE ARBOR *Arbor residents only, please

TUES . .3 . .Leslie Gregory, harpist (2FM) . . . . . . . . .2:15 p.m.

THUR .5 . .Oktoberfest Celebration, featuring German menu and entertainment w/Sounds of Yesteryear (DR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11:30 a.m.

MON . . .9 . . .*Celebrate the Cookie (A) . . . . . . . . . .2:00 p.m.

TUES .10 . . .Lunch Trip to Lighthouse Restaurant (L) . . . . . . . .10:45 a.m.

WED . .11 . . .Leslie Gregory, harpist (A) . . . . . . . . . .1:00 p.m.

WED . .11 . . .*October Birthday Party (A) . . . . . . . .2:00 p.m.

THUR .12 . . .Tune Toppers, jazz trio (A) . . . . . . . . . .2:00 p.m.

MON . .16 . . .*Resident Council Meeting (A) . . . . . .2:00 p.m.

FRI . . . .6 . .Lunch Trip to Rassa’s Steak House w/King’s Crown (1FL) . . . . . . . . . . .10:30 a.m.

TUES .12 . . .Golden Road Quartet (A) . . . . . . . . . . .7:00 p.m.

TUES .10 . .*Resident Council (CMR) . . . . . . . . . . . .2:15 p.m.

WED . .18 . . .Tom Cannon, singer (A) . . . . . . . . . . . .2:00 p.m.

WED . .11 . .Book Review w/ Rev. David Sageser . . . .2:00 p.m.

FRI . . .20 . . .Current Events w/Dr. Dodd (3NP) . .10:30 a.m.

WED . .11 . .River of Doubt by Carmen Millard

SAT . . .21 . . .Tommy Barr, guitarist (A) . . . . . . . . . . .2:00 p.m.

THUR .12 . .Men’s Pizza & Pool w/special guest (2TD) . . . . . . . . . . . .4:00 p.m.

FRI . . .23 . . .Lunch Trip to the Olive Garden w/ the Arbor (L) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:15 a.m.

FRI . . .13 . .Lunch Trip to Citron’s (1FL) . . . . . . . . .10:30 a.m.

FRI . . .23 . . .*Dessert Tasting (A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:00 p.m.

TUES .17 . .*Resident Food Advisory (CMR) . . . . . .2:00 p.m.

WED . .25 . . .*Wal-Mart Shopping Trip (L) . . . . . . . .9:00 a.m.

WED . .18 . .*October Birthday Party w/Ken Knopf, singer . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:00 p.m.

WED . .25 . . .Fiddlin’ Bill, singer (A) . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:00 p.m.

THUR .19 . .Laugh Along with Millie (CMR) . . . . . . .2:15 p.m.

MON . .30 . . .*Fun Fall Fest (MP) . . . . . . . . . .1:00 - 3:00 p.m.

FRI . . .20 . .Golden Road Band (2FM) . . . . . . . . . . . .6:30 p.m.

TUES . .31 . . .Kids from Brightest Horizons (DR) . .11:00 a.m.

TUES .17 . . .*Food Advisory Meeting (DR) . . . . . . .2:30 p.m.

THURS 26 . . .Tune Toppers, jazz trio (A) . . . . . . . . . .2:00 p.m.

MON . .23 . .Lunch Trip to Olive Garden w/King’s Crown (1FL) . . . . . . . . . . .10:30 a.m.

TUES .24 . .Vivian Aiello, violinist (2FM) . . . . . . . . .2:30 p.m.

WED . .25 . .Armchair Travel to the Norwegian Fjords w/Wanda and Betty (CMR) . . . . . . .2:00 p.m.

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THUR .26 . .Ladies’ Pizza and Movie Night (1CK) (1SR) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4:00 p.m.

MON . . .2 . . .Carol Driscoll, keyboards (2DR) . . . .10:00 a.m.

FRI . . .27 . .Music Masters Duo (2FM) . . . . . . . . . . . .2:15 p.m.

MON . . .2 . . .Music Trio (3A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 a.m.

MON . .30 . .Musical Moments w/Dot and Beth Featuring the songs of Andy Williams (2FM) . . . . .6:30 p.m TUES .31 . .Lunch Trip to Mystery Restaurant (1FL) . . . . . . .10:30 a.m.

TUES .31 . .Halloween Party w/Magic by Tricks ‘N Treats (CMR)3:00 p.m.

THUR . .5 . . .Resident Council Meeting (3A) . . . . .10:00 a.m.

WED . . .11 . .Tommy Barr, guitar/vocals (2DR) . . .10:00 a.m.

MON . . .16 . .Music Trio (3A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 a.m.

THUR . .19 . .Fall Fest (Patio) . . . . . . . . .1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.

WED . . .25 . .Fiddlin Bill, fiddle/vocals (2DR) . . . . .2:15 p.m.

THUR . .26 . .Tom Cannon, piano/vocals (3A) . . . . .1:45 p.m TUES . . .31 . .Halloween Social (2A) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .TBA

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News from The Larsen Pavilion

Annual Bakeless Bake Sale Raises Funds for Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary B

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Who could ever forget The Golden Girls? The delightful sitcom that featured three senior women and one even more senior “mom” who found themselves alone and sought the support and comfort of communal living under one roof. We residents at Shell Point are a group of seniors who have sought the comfort and security of living our lives within one community. At

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the center of our community is the Larsen Pavilion, a home to those who need care; these are our friends and our neighbors.

In 1991 the community recognized a need and founded the Auxiliary, an organization of resident volunteers, dedicated to “enhancing the lives of the Pavilion residents.” Now, 220 volunteers work tirelessly to provide hands to help, arms to hug, eyes to

read, ears to listen, and hearts to understand.

The Bakeless Bake Sale, which is an annual event held each year in October, is an opportunity for all Shell Point residents to remember those who live in the Larsen Pavilion by financially supporting the ongoing work of the Auxiliary. Please look into your hearts and share as generously as you can. Thank you for caring and sharing.

Dining Companions Needed Greatest Need in Larsen Pavilion Is also the Easiest to Provide for lunch and dinner, seven days a week on the second and third floor.

“This is, by far, the greatest service provided by members of the Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary,” said Sherry. “These men and women assist our residents with dining.

Their assistance is vital and quite frankly, we rely on their help. It is important that Auxiliary Dining we have these dining companions to Chairman Barbara Maruchi volunteers in assure the quality of life for residents in the Larsen Pavilion as the Larsen Pavilion.” a dining companion.

“Dining companions can serve any day of the week,” said Bobbi Brown, president of the Auxiliary. “Due to the high level of need, we are seeking additional volunteers for this activity. The good thing about this important task is that it doesn’t

Most people take eating their daily meals for granted, but for some the task of eating is difficult to accomplish without help. According to Sherry Brown, director of long term care, the greatest need in the Larsen Pavilion is for dining companions

require a huge commitment of time. If they prefer, residents can volunteer just once a week, and yet it still makes a huge difference.”

To encourage more people to sign up as dining companions, the Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary is holding a meeting on Monday, October 23, at 1:15 p.m. in the first floor Chapel/Meeting Room to explain the program and answer any questions. If you are interested in giving assistance for lunch or dinner on a regular basis — even if it is just once or twice a month — please plan to attend the Dining Information Meeting.

Call Barbara Maruchi, the Auxiliary Dining Committee Chairman, at 4339488, for more information

Pavilion Dining Room Renovation Possible Thanks to Donation From Col. Warren Schilling Jeff Cory and Col. Warren Schilling with the celebration cake before the start of a special luncheon held in his honor.

Don MacDonald (Cameo) presented the flag as the celebration began.

(left:) Peter Dys, president, and Steve Minniear, vice president, with Col. Schilling and his nephew and wife, Walter and Kathy Schilling, who attended the patriotic luncheon.

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Having served as the Administrative Liaison to the Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary for the past six years, I have been continually amazed by what this group of volunteers accomplishes on all four floors, seven days a week in the Pavilion.

It is my privilege to introduce you to the 17 committees of the Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary • Activities • Beverage

• Hospitality

Cart

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• Birthday

• Mail • Menu

• Chaplain’s

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Ministry

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Have you spent any time in the Larsen Pavilion? If you have, you may have noticed the 200-plus women and men in blue jackets. Perhaps they brought a cart to your room so you could borrow a book, select a beverage, or buy some sundry item that caught your eye. Perhaps they helped you select your menu choices for the week or brought the mail. Maybe they brought a wheelchair and gave you a ride to Vespers, the Hymn Sing, or a Sittercize class.

Did you know that all the wheelchairs are purchased and maintained by the Auxiliary with funds from the Bakeless Bake Sale? Volunteers may have taught you to paint with watercolors, presented a rose for your birthday, or played the piano for a sing-along.

Perhaps they paid you a friendly visit or assisted you at mealtime. If you had just

arrived on the first floor, a greeter may have asked you some survey questions, or come in to show you how to work the call light or TV. On the first floor, the TV with individual pillow speakers that residents watch were purchased by the Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary, with funds raised in their annual Bakeless Bake Sale.

Yes, these volunteers are too busy serving to spend time baking sweets to raise funds. So let me ask you for them — won’t you please support these 200-plus volunteers in their annual Bakeless Bake Sale?

By supporting them, you help ensure that the work of these caring volunteers will continue with the necessary financial support needed in your skilled nursing facility.

When the invitation to contribute arrives in your mailbox, won’t you give it thoughtful consideration?

Saluting 15 Years of Leadership The five women who have led the Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary during its 15-year history

EVELYN DAVIS 1991 – 1995

VICTORIA SIRLOUIS 1995 – 1999

Evelyn Davis was there at the first Auxiliary monthly board meeting, attended by Teri Kollath, the current Administrative Liaison. As she was introduced to Teri, several board members shared with pride how the Auxiliary was formed under Evelyn’s guidance.

Victoria told about the early days of creating one of the very few volunteer groups anywhere to serve in a continuing care community’s skilled nursing facility.

Martha trained Teri in the ways of

MARTHA RYCKMAN 1999 – 2003

work that ensured that so much caring is accomplished for so many. Pat helped her guide and encourage the group in the necessary accountabilities of a group that serves with our most vulnerable residents in a community that was growing to two campuses. Bobbi has worked to create an operating budget and a financial committee.

The volunteers have added several committees, hold a quarterly chairmen’s meeting, revised the by-laws, and

PAT STRAUP 2003 – 2005

BOBBI BROWN 2005 – current

changed the scholarship committee to a tuition reimbursement program for medical staff.

Surely each of these women could have led a small third world country.

How very blessed Shell Point is that they have chosen to share their talent with this community. “How blessed I am to have been able to work with them and learn from them and serve them, as they serve others,” said Teri. “And how proud I am to introduce them to you!”

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A Grand Celebration Sunday, October 1, will be a Sunday of grand celebration at The Village Church. The Village Church was privileged to purchase a new Steinway Artist Series Concert Grand Piano. This fine instrument beautifully compliments the other Steinway Concert Grand Piano and the Allen Organ.

Pianist As we continue to celebrate God’s goodness, Dick Torrans to play during during our 10:45 a.m. Worship Service on Sunday service Sunday, October 1, we will feature this new on October 1 instrument with special music. Guest pianist Dick Torrans from Nashville, TN, will share in the ministry of song.

The colors of truth and beauty will be heard, as musicians share printed texts and notated melodies during the 6:15 p.m. Evening Praise Service at The Village Church.

Join in and let the aural colors of truth and beauty stir your heart through the words of scripture, the inspirational words of the classic writers, and the music of ebony and ivory. Poetry, scripture, hymn texts, and inspirational verses will be interwoven with piano solos, duets, and duos, to provide a tapestry of speech and music.

Erwin Rudolph (Arbor), who has spent a lifetime studying, teaching and writing fine literature, will recite poetry and prose. Sacred and gospel piano and organ music will be presented by Grayce Gore (Periwinkle), Bud Kent (Macoma), Martha McMeans (Lakewood), Ruth Rodgers (Palm Acres), Charlotte Staller, (Cameo), along with Randy & Karen Woods.

Join us for a very special musically grand celebration!

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Women’s Ministries of The Village Church invites you to join them for pastries and coffee at a delightfully decorated French Bistro in the Social Center. This unique event is Friday, November 17 at 10:15 a.m., featuring special guest speaker Julie Taylor-Shematz, founder and Executive Director of this ministry. She will present her dynamic story of transformation and service. Julie grew up without a father, and early in life became a victim of abuse. This foundationless childhood permitted her to make many wrong decisions, which turned her life into ashes. Even after earning a college degree, she was trapped in a self-destructive lifestyle, but God, her heavenly Father, graciously and patiently led her full circle.

Because she has experienced the agonies of hitting bottom, restoration gave her a passion to reach out to touch the lives of other women.

Since then her lifelong dream of being a full time homemaker and artist was realized. After serving as bookkeeper for the Sanibel Community Church for two years, she and her husband, Steve, are committed to assisting and helping others find freedom and wholeness. She will answer your written questions, but please submit them to The Village Church, Attention: Women’s Ministries, by Friday, November 10.

Parlez vous francais? Come and enjoy fun and games around the bistro tables, and chatting with friends prior to Julie’s presentation. Seating in the Social Center is limited, so please reserve your place by purchasing your ticket early at the church office. The cost is $5.00.

CREATURES & CREATION HIGHLIGHT SHELL POINT SINGERS FALL CONCERT The Shell Point Singers, under t h e direction of Randy Woods, will present their fall concert on Tuesday, October 10, at 7:15 p.m. in The Village Church Auditorium. The program will feature songs about creatures and creation.

Shell Point Singers during rehearsal

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The audience will enjoy the musical musings of Rutter’s “Look at the World,” Clement’s “Flower of Beauty,” and Copeland’s “I Bought Me a Cat.” No doubt you will also be humored with Stoope’s Latin version of the familiar “Old MacDonald Had a Farm.”

The Singers will also share the stage with 17-year old organist, Crawford Wiley, from Estero, Florida. Crawford was a featured performer here at Shell Point last spring when the Shell Point Concert Series hosted a live recording of the radio show, “From The Top.” Also included in the concert will be a new work entitled “A Sweet for Mother Goose,” by composer/arranger George

17-year old organist Crawford Wiley

Pat Specht (Lakewood)

Akerly. This piece will be performed by organist Crawford Wiley and narrator Pat Specht (Lakewood). This carefully crafted duo between organ and storyteller presents familiar tales consisting of rhymes in a formal plan of contrasting key, tempo, and mood, resulting in an interesting “suite.”

This is sure to be a delightful evening of song and verse. Only those attending the concert may know for certain about old Horatius et in villa equum habet.

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Women’s Ministries Hosts Special Guest Speaker in October Plan to attend an exciting presentation, sponsored by Women’s Ministries of The Village Church, on Wednesday, October 11, at 10:15 a.m. This program will introduce you to Jamal Hashweh, son of an Alliance pastor, who has lived in Jordan all his life. He is a graduate of the University of Jordan with a degree in accounting. He and Suzan, his wife of twenty years, are blessed with three children: Fadi, Philip, and Jane.

Hashweh serves the local church in preaching, teaching conferences, and sharing his gift of music, and possesses an outstanding record of participating in national and international enterprises. His outside interests began with Inter-Varsity Fellowship while a student at the university, and he later worked with Operation Mobilization, serving in Latin America and other mid-eastern countries. Recognizing the need for Jordanians to hear God’s Word in the

Jamal A. Hashweh, from Amman, Jordan, presents Current Happenings in Jordan and the Middle East Bible, he worked with the United and Arab World/Middle East Bible Societies for many years.

With a heart for people, Hashweh cofounded a sports ministry in Amman, Jordan,

to reach men and boys through music, testimony, and sports, as well as an evangelical relief committee there. Over the past ten years the committee has established refugee camps, providing two meals a day to more than 500 people, and has given needed medical assistance to those in the camps. In addition, he is actively associated with the local Red Cross to assist and coordinate other relief programs. Each summer he is involved with Christian Camp ministries, which reaches nearly a thousand children.

After assessing needs in Iraq, the local Jordanian church has refurbished 21 schools in Kirkuk and 23 kindergartens in Baghdad, as well as distributing 18 containers of food and medicines to the area.

Hashweh currently directs Global Hope Network International, which offers humanitarian assistance in over twenty countries. We are honored to host Jamal Hashweh, whose visit will bring an unprecedented and timely opportunity to learn first-hand the Middle-East perspective from a Christian view point.

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The Village Church is hosting a special World Focus weekend on October 13-15. Great music and a well-known speaker, Dr. David Howard, will be featured both in the Friday, October 13 at 7:15 p.m. meeting, as well as at both the Sunday morning, October 15 and evening worship services. Saturday, October 14 at 9:45 a.m., Gordon Cathey will lead a panel discussion entitled New Approaches to Reaching the World in the 21st Century. Refreshments and a time for meeting friends will precede the panel discussion and follow both the Friday and Sunday evening meetings, featuring Dr. Howard.

David Howard, who has traveled throughout the world and experienced mission work in more than 75 countries, is well equipped to offer inspirational and chal-

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torium will feature festive decoralenging presentations that will tions and a large display area that focus on what God is doing in the has been organized by Shell Point world. David’s experience, first as residents who have worked in a missionary with the Latin Dr. David Howard countries in South America, America Mission, and then as and Janet Howard Africa, Europe, and Asia. As peoMissions Director for Intervarsity ple talk to residents and friends who have Christian Fellowship, gave him a broad invested years living and working overseas, background for his future work. David has names of sending agencies such as OMS, interacted with church leaders in many SIM, OM, MAF, LAM. CAMA, Wycliffe, countries of the world when he was based and Literacy and Evangelism International, in Singapore for ten years, as International will take on new meaning. Display tables Director of the World Evangelical from other local outreaches with which resiFellowship (now known as World dents are still involved include “Champions” Evangelical Alliance). Drawing from many Prison Ministries, Cook Communication cultures and varied experiences, David will Ministries, ECHO, Fairhaven Ministries weave his storytelling skill with the Biblical and SPRC Stamp Ministries. Please join us foundations for focusing energies on the in celebrating this World Focus Weekend whole world. in The Village Church.

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Bird Man of Shell Point Animals sometimes show up in the strangest places. In Shell Point’s Project Development office, for example, you’ll occasionally hear the squawk of a cockatiel or two, belonging to Bob Southern, Shell Point’s director of project development, and unofficial bird expert.

“I really tuned in to birds when I was about nine years old,” said Bob. “There were large woods behind our house in Maryland and we set up a bird feeder in the backyard. I spent a lot of time in those woods growing up, looking at the cardinals and bluejays. I’ve loved birds ever since, and have had feeders to attract birds to my yard since I’ve had a home of my own.”

Many of the specimens Bob enjoys in his office — such as his cockatiels named Crumb and Whitey — were rescued from various construction sites Bob has overseen

in his 25 years at Shell Point. “Crumb has actually been with me in my office since 1990,” said Bob. “He showed up on the balcony of a Mr. and Mrs. Crumb, who lived in the Midrises on The Island, so I named him after Mr. Crumb.”

Cockatiels are a small variety of parrot, tending to live about 25 years. “Sometimes I’ll bring them into my office one or two at a time, just to let them out of their cages and spend some time with them,” said Bob. “They’re good company and good fun to have around, though they do get noisy on occasion!”

Bob has utilized his love of birds by occasionally giving seminars and Academy classes for residents. “The opportunities for bird watching here at Shell Point are numerous,” said Bob. “It’s been great fun not only to have my birds here in the office, but also

Bob Southern, director of project development, enjoys the company his cockatiels, Crumb and Whitey, which live in his office.

to see the bald eagles, the roseate spoonbills, and all the other rare birds that visit our property on a day-to-day basis.”

DOG DAY DELIGHT The cloudy and drippy-wet remnants of Tropical Storm Ernesto didn’t stop the fun at the Dog Days of Summer party held recently at the Woodlands, where dogs and their owners competed for prizes in three categories. First prize winners took home a basket of dog goodies and everyone else enjoyed the doggy and people treats that were provided at the party.

Judges awarded first prize for best costume to Prince, an 8-year-old Basenji, who indeed looked First place winners Virginia Hittzeman

like royalty in his red velveteen cape and crown.

and Sassy, Sylvia Seers and Jasper,

Prince’s owner, Joe Reynolds (Parkwood), admitted

and Joe Reynolds and Prince

to fashioning the costume himself.

Taking first place in the look-alike

The “most talented,” winner was

Honorable mention in two categories (Talent and Look-Alike) went

contest, an 8-year old white

Jasper, Harold and Sylvia Seer’s

to Delilah, an 11-year old Maltese, who came dressed as herself – a

Miniature Poodle named Sassafrass

(Parkwood) 13-year old Cairn

diva wearing bling-bling. Delilah belongs to Rae Burrows (Lucina),

belonging to Virginia Hittzeman

Terrier, who was applauded for

who was decked out to match in black and pink, with an adorable

(Parkwood).

sitting and shaking on command.

mop-do.