Shell Point Life July 2007

July 2007 Vol. 2 Issue 7

Why Americans Celebrate Independence Day

IT’S SUMMERTIME

AND THE

LIVIN’S…BUSY!

By Lynn Schneider, Editor Whoever coined the phrase

Special dining events have

“lazy days of summer” must

also been planned for your enjoy-

not have lived at Shell Point,

ment. Since July is a hot summer

because this summer is turning

month, we appreciate our unique

out to be a busy one! While many

waterside location. The Crystal

residents enjoy a change of scene

Room is presenting a dining

during the warm summer months,

adventure, Under the Sea, on

those who stay know that the Shell Point

Thursday, July 19. No mask or swim fins

routine continues to bustle.

are necessary to enjoy this special evening

Looking for a chance to learn some-

of seafood delights, described on page 19.

thing new or meet some interesting people?

And of course all residents are invit-

Then take a look at this month’s Academy

ed to attend the 4th of July festivities that

offerings. Academy and Volunteer Services

have been planned by Resort Services – an

Manager Teri Kollath has a number of

old fashioned ice cream social is the per-

interesting programs lined up and you can

fect chance to visit with friends and neigh-

read all about them on page 10.

bors, along with a rousing patriotic concert

If you’re in the mood for music, then

performed by the Mastersingers.

you’re going to want to make plans to

Yes, July is a busy month here at Shell

attend one of the four featured concerts

Point, but we’re never too busy to stop and

scheduled for July. The stage is set for per-

reflect on our freedom as Americans and

formances by solo soprano, Dot Horstman;

the many blessings we enjoy. Join your

organist Bob Baker; the enthusiastic Basin

friends and neighbors in celebrating the

Street River Band; and pianist Gail Smith.

spirit of Independence Day now and

You’ll find the details in our Happenings

always! Let freedom ring!

section, starting on page 12.

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

Editor Lynn Schneider Assistant Editor Kathy Nordman Art Director Rich Cerrina Graphic Designer Wendy Iverson

Staff Contributors Gene McGonigle, Teri Kollath, Millie Kuehn, Linda Rakos, Randy Woods, Robyn Church, Rachael Dula, Carol Cooper,

ON THE COVER The Stars and Stripes waves in the breeze of a summer sky as America celebrates its freedom.

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Tom Frakenpole, Carol Clark, Mary Franklin, Elizabeth Brown, Sarah Patten, Ted Yeatts, Steve Morton, Chris Bright, Lee Johnson, Ginny Ficker, Chrysten Burzio, Casey Francis, Kristin Winberry Resident Contributors Bill Saunders, Peggy Holton

“Freedom has its life in the hearts, the actions, the spirit of men and so it must be daily earned and refreshed — else like a flower cut from its lifegiving roots, it will wither and die.”

–Dwight D. Eisenhower “Those who deny freedom to others deserve it not for themselves.”

–Abraham Lincoln “We take the stars from heaven, the red from our mother country, separating it by white stripes, thus showing that we have separated from her, and the white stripes shall go down to posterity, representing our liberty.”

–George Washington, attributed “The flag of the United States has not been created by rhetorical sentences in declarations of independence and in bills of rights. It has been created by the experience of a great people, and nothing is written upon it that has not been written by their life. It is the embodiment, not of a sentiment, but of a history.”

–Woodrow Wilson

Please submit suggestions and ideas in writing to Lynn Schneider at Shell Point Welcome Center.

15101 Shell Point Boulevard • Fort Myers, FL 33908 (239) 466-1131 • www.shellpoint.org Shell Point is a non-profit ministry of The Christian and Missionary Alliance Foundation, Inc.

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Fourth of July Fun & Festivities Planned Old Fashioned Ice Cream Social begins at 2 pm ★ Patriotic Concert by Mastersingers at 3 pm

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oin your Shell Point friends and neighbors to celebrate Independence Day with an old fashioned ice cream social. The cool treats will be served from 2 – 3 p.m., followed by a rousing patriotic choral performance from 3 – 4 p.m. by the Fort Myers Mastersingers, an organization of talented and experienced singers who have a strong commitment to further the art of choral music.

All-American Cookout

Stars and Stripes Forever

The Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers will bring 36 members of their choir to Shell Point to perform an awesome patriotic concert, replete with “America, the Beautiful,” “Stars and Stripes Forever,” “God Bless America,” and many other songs that represent our great country on this day of national celebration. In addition to these well known tunes, one of the other

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Tickets are complimentary to Shell Point are residents and available at each Service Desk. Guest tickets are $5.00 each. Join us in celebrating our nation’s freedom on Wednesday, July 4, we are looking forward to seeing you there!

Great Dining Options for July 4th

Hot Dogs & Burgers on the Grill ★ Old Fashioned Picnic Buffet ★ All-American BBQ Chicken & More!

BY LINDA RAKOS,

taff at the Crystal Room will be celebrating in the true red, white, and blue Fourth of July tradition, with an allAmerican cookout menu to celebrate our nation’s birthday.

Hamburgers and hot dogs will be cooking on the grill in the Administration courtyard and the cool comfort of the Crystal Room

selections to be performed, “Who is America?,” was written by Nancy CobbLippens, the choir’s artistic director. It is a very moving and thoughtful piece.

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will be open for your dining pleasure. The Crystal’s buffet menu will also feature fried chicken, fried catfish, corn on the cob, baked beans, creamed spinach, and all the other cookout fixins’.

This Independence Day menu will be available at both lunch and dinner. For the dinner menu, we’ll add a delicious brisket of beef at the carving station, in addition to all of the other tasty cookout favorites. The price is $9.67 for lunch and $12.97 for dinner – and of course, your Passport dining card is always welcome. Crystal Room hours on Independence Day will be 11:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. for lunch and 4 – 7 p.m. for dinner.

The Palm Grill in The Woodlands is

another option to consider for your holiday dining pleasure. Grill Manager, Tom Irwin, and Chef Joel will feature another allAmerican favorite — a BBQ chicken dinner special that will be served from 4 – 8 p.m. This all-inclusive dinner includes mashed potatoes, corn on the cob, tossed salad, and everybody’s favorite, apple pie, for just $10.60. Your Passport card is always welcome at the Grill, as well.

And if you’re looking for some lighter fare, The Island Café will be open for casual meals or snacks all day from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. Join us at one of Shell Point’s wonderful dining venues to celebrate America’s birthday, this 4th of July!

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C&MA COUNCIL MEETS IN ORLANDO General Council is a biennial meeting of delegates from Christian & Missionary Alliance churches throughout the United States and around the world. While denominational business is conducted throughout the week, it is also a time of fellowship, refreshment, and challenge. The location changes each year, but this time the Sunshine State was the host for meetings that were held from May 22-27.

Delegates from across the U.S. and from countries as far away as China, Cameroon, Sweden, Australia, Germany, and Paraguay converged on the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando for this huge C&MA event.

Over 100 organizations and ministries were represented, including staff and residents from our own Shell Point Retirement Community. David Moreland and Lynn Schneider from the sales and marketing department had an opportunity to explain the joys and advantages of life at Shell Point from a busy informational booth. Other staff members and residents were seen enthusiastically enjoying a variety of meetings, seminars, and camaraderie, as the large Jim and Marian Davey group mixed and mingled.

(Parkwood) The grand finale of the week was the Sunday morning missionary rally, which focused on the changing face of missions. Speaker John Bechtel shared the emerging challenges of missions in the 21st century, emphasizing how missionaries are faced with impossibleseeming situations every day. This topic was the perfect culmination of the event, underscoring the main theme of the entire rally – Against the Odds.

This is the seventh in a series of articles profiling the birds selected for each building name at Eagles Preserve.

THE SPOTTED SANDPIPER

BY BILL SAUNDERS, TURBAN

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Tim Ficker, vice president of operations; Peter Dys, president; Carolyn Erbst (Sand Dollar); David Moreland, vice president of sales; and Sara and David King.

Jane Robson presents Tim Ficker with a bag of stamps for the Stamp Ministry.

David Moreland and Arni Shareski (Sundial)

We frequently label the small and very non-descript shore birds that patrol Florida’s beaches in great numbers as “LBJs,” for “little brown jobs.” They are difficult to identify and distinguish one from the other but are really fascinating. The Spotted Sandpiper is one of those birds and is the one you are most likely to see at Shell Point. Look for this bird on the beach or along the seawall on The Island, around the ponds on the golf course. He will be near the water but not necessarily in it.

This medium-sized sandpiper, about seven and one-half inches in length, only wears his spots in the springtime. Most of the time “spottie” is with us in Southwest Florida – fall, winter, and early spring – he is very plain in coloration. It is actually easiest to identify this bird by its behavior. He nods and teeters constantly as he stands or walks, and is the only member of the large shorebird family to do this so prominently. The Spotted Sandpiper also tends to be a loner, so you will probably only see one at a time.

When Spotted Sandpipers don their breeding plumage in late March into April, both male and female birds sport very prominent spotted underparts. They are announcing that it is time for them to migrate north to their nesting grounds in the high Arctic. However, like many “snowbirds,” they will return in the late summer in their plainer garb to be winter residents here again.

resident profile

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The community of Shell Point is teeming with exceptional residents, each and every one a treasure chest of interesting stories, hobbies, or talents. This month we discovered Marjorie Johnson, known by her friends as “Margie,” a woman with a special place in the history of Fort Myers.

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or the past seven years Margie has served

area. She spent her childhood in the city, pass-

as a volunteer docent at the Southwest

ing many afternoons at the local library, which

Florida Historical Mus-

was located in one of the old-

eum of Fort Myers.

est buildings in Fort Myers,

Guiding groups of all

right around the corner from

sizes through the maze

her father’s store. It wasn’t

of

history,

until 1975 that the train sta-

Margie narrates tours once or

tion was turned into the

twice a week. The job of a

museum but when Margie was

docent is to take people

a young girl she remembers

through the museum and com-

boarding the train from that

mentate on the exhibits on

station to visit her aunt, who

display.

Often these people

lived just a few hours away.

are trained experts in their

The train station is just one of

field, and Margie qualifies for

the things that has changed

that. But her vast knowledge

since the time when Fort

does not come from years of

Myers was a sleepy little town

Florida

schooling —

her expertise in Southwest

Florida history comes through her own firsthand experience! She was raised in the downtown Fort Myers area; in fact, the house she grew up in is just two blocks away from the museum itself. Her father was in the seafood business and owned a store in the downtown

CENTER: In this photo, from 1929, Margie’s family sits by the old wooden Caloosahatchee Bridge. In the foreground are Margie’s mother, brother, Margie, and their pet pelican, Bill.

TOP: Marjorie Johnson (Royal Bonnet) was dressed in the early 20th century style that was featured at a recent fundraiser held at the Southwest Florida Historical Museum of Fort Myers.

Fort Myers Yacht Basin photo courtesy of State Archives of Florida

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Marjorie shines when she talks about giving tours to elementary and middle school students from Lee County, as well as surrounding counties, on field trips during the school year. Having experienced so much of the history for herself, she feels it is so important for children to understand the historical value of the area in which they live.

The City of Fort Myers along the Caloosahatchee River, circa 1948.

Photo by Sherman Fairchild, courtesy of State Archives of Florida

continued from page 5 — before all of the big buildings were

ciates their simple and innocent interest

Willie looked great in costume and was a

even built!

in the artifacts and stories of cowboys

wonderful addition to the volunteer team

and Indians. She says that she would

at the event. He is a staunch supporter of

not want to stop volunteering because

his lovely wife and is proud of her volun-

she loves the children so much.

teer work for the city of Fort Myers.

Today Margie delights in volunteering for the Historical Museum.

She

shines when she talks about giving tours to elementary and middle school stu-

Margie’s husband, Willie, does not

We salute you, Marjorie, for helping

dents on field trips during the school

work for the museum, but he has been

to educate the youth of Southwest

year from Lee County, as well as sur-

recruited to help out on a few occasions.

Florida about their proud history, for

rounding counties. Having experienced

Recently he donned a plaid shirt, jeans,

taking part in the culture of our city,

so much of the history for herself, she

and a straw hat to portray an original

and for adding so much interesting

feels it is so important for children to

Florida Cracker at the 25th Anniversary

experience to our community here at

understand the historical value of the

Fundraiser which took place in June.

Shell Point.

area in which they live. Her love of children is obvious, too — she appre-

Marjorie Johnson (Royal Bonnet) and other volunteers at the 25th Anniversary party.

Margie’s husband, Willie, also dressed for the occasion, lending a helping hand at the fundraiser.

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The museum has a wonderful collection of shells and prehistoric bones on display.

The Southwest Florida Museum of History A Hidden Gem The

Southwest

Florida

Historical

Museum can be found tucked away at 2300 Peck Street in downtown Fort Myers.

One of the best kept secrets of the city,

This display shows early tools made from shells which were used by Calusa Indians.

this little museum is built as a walkthrough tour of the history of Southwest Florida. It begins with an explanation of the prehistoric era, a time when Florida was covered with water and inhabited by all kinds of unusual specimens/ The tour winds around and through the building, exploring time periods from the Paleo-Indians to the Calusa Indians, and recaps the Spanish conquest of Florida. The sections of the tour devoted

An old wagon and trunks represent typical goods from the Florida pioneer days.

to various historical eras from the time period from 1850 to the present are very detailed. You’ll discover why Florida is

Helena Finnegan, public relations and marketing manager

Ladies fashions, including gloves and handbags, from the early 20th century.

called

the

“Cracker

State,”

where

Summerlin Road got its name, and see the original layout of downtown Fort Myers.

Fort Myers’ important role in World War II is also depicted in a variety of displays. Two features of the museum that seem to draw the most interest are the accurate replica of a pioneer Cracker House and an original private Pullman rail car from 1929, which you can actually climb aboard to explore.

If You Go Take a few hours to stroll through the museum, and learn something about our area’s fascinating history on the tour. The museum’s is open Tuesdays-Saturdays, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sundays,

Willie Johnson sports his “Cracker” costume at the museum.

above: Judd Cribbs, of WINK News, and his wife Katie, are dressed in costumes from the early 20th century.

from Noon to 4:00 p.m. Call the museum at 332-5955 for details, or log on to: www. cityftmyers.com/museum

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Plucky Kayakers Take to the Waters of Tarpon Bay S

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Recently eight adventurous Shell Point residents enjoyed a guided kayak tour through the ecosystem surrounding Tarpon Bay on Sanibel. They received a short lesson before embarking through a small inlet to a kayaking trail overhung by shady mangroves.

In many places the trail was shallow, enabling paddlers to see fish on the bottom of the river. As the tour progressed, paddlers polished their kayaking skills while observing other species of native wildlife, such as the soaring frigate bird and numerous blue and tri-colored herons.

The marked trail led to Mullet Bay, where the tour group pulled together in a flotilla around the guide to discuss the particulars of the Tarpon Bay Estuary. After learning about black mangroves, sea grass, and mullets’ gizzards, the group paddled across the edge of the bay and back to the base camp.

Smiles abounded on the way back to Shell Point, as the sun-kissed residents recapped their day. “I think the best part was the ride into the mangroves,” decided Leighton Brown, resident of Turban. The adventurers were definitely blessed with a beautiful day.

Nancy Shirar and Chuck Durrell of Oakmont raise their paddles in preparation to shove off.

is group of adventurers is all smiles after lunch at the Island Cow on Sanibel. L-R back row: Tom Young (Harbor Court), Richard Maass (Rosemont), Chuck Durrell (Oakmont), Leighton Brown ( Turban). Front row: Nancy Shirar (Oakmont), Sarajane Maass (Rosemont), Barbara Milligan (Periwinkle), and Dot Jones (Coquina).

Shell Point transportation bus driver, Don Roberts, jumped in a kayak to accompany the residents. Here he enjoys taking a floating break in Mullet Bay.

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Tom Young (Harbor Court) heads for the mangroves.

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Please join the Resident Life staff in welcoming Mary Franklin as Resort Services Manager. Mary was first introduced to residents via a Program Highlight last month, along with an explanation of how the Resort Services department has been divided into two distinct areas of focus.

Academy and Volunteer Services will remain under the direction of Teri Kollath. Teri and her assistant will be located in offices on the second floor of The Woodlands Commons.

Teri’s phone number (454-2254) will remain the same.

Mary Franklin will be in charge of the second area of focus for Resort Services — recreation amenities, programs, and services.

Mary has over 12 years of experience in resort and country club settings. She began her career at South Seas Resort on Captiva Island, where she was the director of recreation. In that position Mary oversaw the fitness and tennis club, all social recreation pro-

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attended Ohio University, grams, and beach and conceswhere she majored in recresion operations. Next she ational management and moved on to the prestigious minored in business. She arrived Ocean Reef Club in Key Largo, in Florida in the summer of where her staff of almost 30 1994 to complete a college implemented both family and internship at South Seas Resort. social member programs. Also After falling in love with Florida falling under her area of responand with her husband, Tony, sibility were the wellness and Mary Franklin, Resort who was a golf intern at South fitness programs, as well as Services Manager Seas, Mary never returned to lawn, tennis, boat, and beach Ohio. She and Tony were maroperations. ried in June of 2000 and he is now the head Prior to joining our staff, Mary was the golf professional at the Country Club of recreation and fitness manager at Grey Oaks Naples. Fifteen months ago they were Country Club in Naples, where she worked blessed with a little girl, Morgan. Mary’s mostly with seniors. She managed the daypersonal time revolves around her daughto-day operations, while working closely ter, but yard work, boating, fishing, and with the catering department for many social running are also hobbies she enjoys. functions. She was also responsible for planPlease be sure to stop by Mary’s office, ning a diverse activity and recreation calenwhich is located in the Resident Activity dar of events.

Center, or call her at 454-2152, to extend a On a personal note, Mary grew up in warm Shell Point welcome.

Bryan, Ohio, northwest of Toledo. She

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June was a busy month for Shell Pointers, who took a road trip to the Naples Zoo and Caribbean Gardens. The travelers encountered a plethora of pretty parrots, big cats lounging in the sun, a whole island full of mischievous monkeys, a bunch of hungry kangaroos – and much, much more in the way of wildlife.

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The beautiful grounds, containing the botanic gardens that surround the zoo, were preserved in 1919 by botanist, Dr. Henry Nehrling, who said “My garden, containing about 3,000 species of tropical plants, is a constant source of intense pleasure and delight.” And so it remains to this day.

L-R: Frankie Rad (Tellidora) and Marjorie Schwartz (Parkwood), along with Sue Nelson (Lakewood) and Carol Reilly (Turban) had a great day at the zoo.

Macaw parrots greeted residents with squawks of “hello!” at the entrance of the Naples Zoo.

Watching the kangaroos enjoy lunch was the most popular stop on the tour.

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Symphony Pops Series Transportation Cost: $24.00 Saturday, December 1, 2007 Saturday, December 22, 2007 Saturday, January 19, 2008 Saturday, March 8, 2008

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It’s time to sign up for bus service to the Southwest Florida Symphony and Community Concert Series at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts Hall in Fort Myers. Shell Point only provides this service for the Symphony Series on Saturday evenings. Your bus passes will be issued in the fall of 2007.

Please be aware that this sign-up is for transportation only and that you must purchase concerts tickets on your own by calling 418-1500 for the Symphony Pops and Classical Series and 939-3236 for the Community Concert Series.

Also, please consider the following information prior to signing up for transportation: • Walking is involved from the bus to the building.

• There are stairs if your seats are located on the upper levels; an elevator is also available.

• Barbara B. Mann Hall does not provide wheelchairs.

Call Resort Services at 454-2282 or 454-2054 to sign up for transportation.

Symphony Classical Series Transportation Cost: $30.00 Saturday, November 3, 2007 Saturday, December 8, 2007 Saturday, January 12, 2008 Saturday, February 23, 2008 Saturday, March 22, 2008 Community Concert Series Transportation Cost: $30.00 Tuesday, January 29, 2008 Tuesday, February 12, 2008 Sunday, February 24, 2008 Tuesday, March 4, 2008 Tuesday, March 18, 2008

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This month’s classes will explore the estuaries that surround our area, as well as focusing on the elusive solutions for the water situation in Southwest Florida.

Other programs will highlight U.S. intelligence issues facing our country since 9/11.

Health topics include seminars on home safety, managing prescription medications, and vitamins.

Computer classes remain popular, as are coffees with interesting neighbors; Academy On-the-Go classes feature trips to Southeastern Guide Dogs, Inc., located in Palmetto, Florida, and the Ringling Museum of Art in Sarasota.

Keep your eye on the Weekly Reminder and SPTV Channel 11 for information on these and all of the WGCU Media’s “Water Woes” — Estuaries other classes being offered in July.

Where the Caloosahatchee ends its journey and The summer brochure for the fresh water mingles with the salt water of the Gulf, Academy at Shell Point, as well as the forces of man and nature team up, sometimes www.shellpoint.net, has all of the upsetting the delicate balance of the areas known

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July’s highlights for the Academy at Shell Point include Parts 3 and 4 of the “Water Woes” documentary and discussion program, featuring films from WGCU Public Media’s award-winning series, Untold Stories. Parts 1 and 2 of the series focused on Lake Okeechobee and the Caloosahatchee featured in June.

as estuaries.

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The canines of Southeastern Guide Dogs offer a chance of independence, safety, and dignity for the blind, through the use of professional and humanely trained guide dogs.

details about the classes, as well as registration forms, when required. Enjoy learning in July with the Academy!

Watch for DVDs of WGCU Media’s Untold Stories series available soon in the Shell Point Library. There are many DVDs to enjoy in your home while learning more about the history of Southwest Florida.

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Last month’s Academy-On-the-Go excursion, Airboats & Alligators, took 18 Shell Point residents to Lake Trafford, where they traveled deep into the headwaters of the Corkscrew Swamp. This is a massive breeding ground for the ever-popular tourist attraction, the Florida Alligator, and boasts a population of more than 4,000 of the critters living in the area. Egrets, turtles, fish, and even cows were spotted from the fast and noisy airboats, which provided lots of fun in the sun for this day in the swampland.

Bill and Jeanette Forsythe (Oakmont)

Nancy Bowen (Sundial) and Jane Borkowski (Oakmont)

Sharp eyes spotted birds, turtles, and alligators along the edge of Lake Trafford.

Inez and Brad Patten (Lucina)

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The Social Center was a colorful spectacle on June 8, when June Lockhart of Harbor Court presented a class on Paper Sculpting for the summer Academy at Shell Point. You might be surprised to know that you’ve already seen some of June’s paper art — the ticket master in the train room in the tunnel on The Island is one of her creations!

Many years ago June began to teach herself how to create ornate sculptures and figures, using paper. She built a car-sized likeness of President Richard Nixon for a parade float and also constructed a 27foot tall likeness of the Statue of Liberty.

In this class, June demonstrated how to make a few of the less complex figures — faces, poles, and curled hair, making the process appear to be the easiest thing in the world.

Students were amazed by the incredible things June can do with paper and were also quite intrigued by the trueto-life-sized man that stood by her side during the class.

The Academy has learning opportunities of all kinds for the rest of the summer, so don’t forget to sign up and join the fun!

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Women’s Ministries Summer Seminar Series

4th of July Celebration & Ice Cream Social Celebrate Independence Day!

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Wednesday, July 4 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Ice Cream Sundae Bar 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. Mastersingers Concert Church Auditorium/IS Join your Shell Point friends and neighbors to celebrate Independence Day with an oldfashioned ice cream social.

After you enjoy the cool treats, stick around for a patriotic choral performance by the Fort Myers Mastersingers, an organization of experienced singers who have a strong commitment to further the art of choral music.

Tickets are complimentary to residents and available at either Service Desk. Guest tickets are $5.00 each. Join us in celebrating freedom and our nation’s birthday on this special holiday!

Lunch at Outback Steakhouse

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Friday, July 6 12:00 p.m. Court pickup 3:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $5.00 This much-requested dining destination serves up full flavored food with an Australianthemed menu. The popular chain, located by Bell Tower, has just the steak, chicken or seafood entrée you desire.

Let’s go Outback!

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Pampering: Massage Therapy, Nutrition, and the Benefits of Touch Tuesday, July 10 — 10:15 a.m.

The Village Church Hospitality Room Meet Gail Johnson, Massage Therapist and Skin Care Specialist. Please refer to page 22 for details.

Best of Everything Shopping and Lunch

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Wednesday, July 11 9:00 a.m. Court pickup 2:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $7.00 (lunch on your own) It’s a ladies’ shopping paradise! From scarves to jewelry to purses, they really do have the best of everything at the best prices. After shopping, delight your taste buds with lunch at Duval Street Seafood Company.

Dinner at the Watermark Grill

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Thursday, July 12 4:00 p.m. Court pickup 8:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $7.00 (dinner on your own) Not only does this Naples restaurant have an uncomparable menu and amazing staff — the interior features a beautiful circular design with a two-level dining room, handpainted murals, and flowing fountains throughout. You are guaranteed a memorable dining experience when you join your friends for dinner at the Watermark.

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PROGRAMS • PARTIES • MOVIES

Saturday DVD Movie: The Queen

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Saturday, July 14 — 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL After Princess Diana’s tragic death, Queen Elizabeth II (Helen Mirren, in an Oscar- winning role) and Tony Blair (Michael Sheen) engage in intimate talks, as Britain demands the princess be memorialized in a manner beyond standard protocol. This Oscar-nominated drama for Best Picture goes behind the scenes as a country tries to manage Diana’s death on a personal level, while also dealing with a public calling for royal treatment of a beloved princess.

Dot Horstman Concert

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Tuesday, July 17 7:15 p.m. — Church Auditorium/IS

Women’s Ministries: Against All Odds

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Wednesday, July 18 — 10:15 a.m.

The Village Church Hospitality Room Ladies are invited to hear Kathy Young relate her mission experiences in Japan.

Please refer to page 23 for details.

OUTINGS • EXCURSIONS

Don’t Miss Under the Sea Night at the Crystal Room

Under the Sea Dinner

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Thursday, July 19 5:00 - 7:00 p.m.

Crystal Room/IS Seafood delights, such as oyster stew, stuffed crab shells, carved grilled salmon, breaded lemon rainbow trout, and fried catfish, will be featured for this special evening. Diners will also enjoy some great music with Dan Klimoski and Linda Jurin, who will present a variety of favorite jazz standards and classics from the Great American Songbook.

This evening will be a treat for your palate, as well as your ears!

Organ Concert with Bob Baker

Enjoy a delightful evening of music featuring soprano soloist, Dorothy Yanes Horstman, as she presents a concert of Broadway, operetta, and sacred music.

Dot will be accompanied by Randy Woods, Minister of Worship and Music at The Village Church. The program will include Mozart’s “Alleluia,” as well as selections from Phantom of the Opera, The Sound of Music, and the popular favorite “My Hero,” from Chocolate Soldier.

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Friday, July 20 — 2:00 and 7:00 p.m.

Woodlands Commons Shell Point’s next theater organ concert will feature a Southwest Florida favorite, Bob Baker — truly a great entertainer and crowd pleaser who is making his third return visit to our community. Over the years he has been entertaining at clubs and restaurants in the Tampa-Sarasota area and is well known and well received. There’s a wonderful window of opportunity either before or after this concert for dining in the Palm Grill. The evenings special will feature baked halibut a la Grecque! Grill dining hours are 4-8 pm; no reservations are necessary.

Saturday Excursion: Miromar Outlet Mall

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Saturday, July 21 9:00 a.m. Court pickup 1:30 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $5.00 (lunch on your own) Join your friends and neighbors for a day of shopping and lunch at this newly expanded outlet mall. You can find just about anything you may (or may not) need — all at great prices.

Beach Day Tuesday, July 24 8:30 a.m. Court pickup 3:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $13.00 Pack up your beach tote and hop on board the bus for a fun day in the sun at Vanderbilt Beach.

You bring the sun block, and we’ll provide the picnic lunch.

Sign up early for this very popular trip!

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Library Book Talk

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Tuesday, July 24 — 3:45 p.m.

Social Center/IS A “modern classic” that was originally published in 1963, Betty Friedan’s The Feminine Mystique will be presented by Linda Forcey of Parkwood.

The Basin Street River Band

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Tuesday, July 24 — 7:00 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL Enjoy some toe-tapping Dixieland music from this great trio. They’re fun, enthusiastic, and perform an eclectic mix of Dixie favorites and other traditional American music. This will be a great way to cap off a warm summer day!

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Thursday, July 26 1:30 p.m. Court pickup 4:30 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $12.00 (includes admission price purchase snacks on your own) Movie lovers will be going to the 2:30 matinee show at the comfortable and unique Beach Theater on Fort Myers Beach.

There’s plenty of time to find a good seat and order snacks prior to the show.

The choice of movie listings will be available one week prior to the trip by calling the theater at 765-9000.

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HAPPENINGS PLACES Seminole Gulf Railway Mystery Dinner Train

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Sunday, July 29 — 6:15 p.m.

Village Church You are cordially invited to a special concert when guest pianist, Gail Smith, presents The Life and Music of Charles Wesley. See page 23 for more information.

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Friday, July 27 4:30 p.m. Court pickup 11:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $64.00 All aboard for a hilariously entertaining “whodunit” that will keep you guessing the entire trip. Enjoy a full course dinner, including prime rib, salmon, or chicken entreés. Take along a sweater or jacket for your comfort, as the train is well air-conditioned.

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

Academy-on-the-Go (OTG05) Ringling Museum of Art

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Monday, July 30 8:00 a.m. Court pickup 4:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $16.00 (lunch on your own) Please refer to your Academy Summer Semester brochure for sign up forms and full trip information. Or you can log on to www.shellpoint.net for the same details and forms online.

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Social Center/IS This 1938 swashbuckler, which won Academy Awards for Best Film Editing, Best Interior Decoration and Best Original Score, stars Errol Flynn as Robin Hood, champion of the poor and disenfranchised. Robin goes up against his worst enemy, Sir Guy of Gisbourne (Basil Rathbone), a cold-hearted royal who seeks to win the affections of Maid Marion (Olivia de Havilland), the woman Robin loves.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR The following activities are planned by a variety of groups. All Shell Point residents are welcome to attend.

Check your current Weekly Reminder or watch SPTV for locations and/or changes.

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9:00 Christian Life Studies (WDL) 9:15 Christian Life Studies (VC) 10:15 Morning Worship Service Broadcast live on CH. 11 1:15 Mixer Golf League 6:15 Evening Service

8:36 Women’s Golf League 9:15 Painting Class 9:15 Stamp Project 12:45 Duplicate Bridge 1:00 Mixed Progressive Bridge 1:45 The Rollicking Recorderists 2:45 Grief Share (July 3, 10) 3:45 Library Book Talk (July 24) 6:45 Hymn Sing (July 3)

Monday 9:15 Billiards 9:15 Pottery 9:15 Shuffleboard 1:00 Mah-jongg 1:15 Advanced Table Tennis 1:15 Scrabble 1:15 Tone Chimes 2:00 Beading Club 3:00 Intro to Resident Life (July 23) 3:00 Bible Study (Arbor) 7:00 Pinochle 7:00 Duplicate Bridge

Wednesday 9:00-12:00 Geraci Travel 9:15 Watercolor Group 9:45 Ladies’ Bible Study 1:00 Chess 1:15 Beginner/Intermediate Table Tennis 2:15 Huggie Hearts 5:45 VC Choir Rehearsal 7:15 Prayer & Praise

Thursday 8:00 Men’s Golf League 9:30 Current Events Group

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1:45 The Shield (July 26) 2:00 Mended Hearts (July 26) 2:15 Handwork (July 12, 26) 7:00 Trailblazers Bible Study

Friday 8:00 Intrepid Breakfast Bikers (July 13, 27) 9:15 Stamp Project 10:00 Genealogy (July 13) 1:00 Mixed Progressive Bridge 1:15 Quilters 1:15 Beginner/Intermediate Table Tennis 1:30 Vespers (Arbor) 2:45 Vespers (KC) 6:45 Game Night

Saturday 8:00 Adopt-a-Road (July 21) 9:00 Coffee Social 9:45 Bridge Supervised Play 1:00 Chess 1:15 Advanced Table Tennis 7:00 Duplicate Bridge

A Rose by Any Other Name?

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“What’s in a name? That which we call a rose by any other word would smell as sweet.” — William Shakespeare When Juliet Capulet professed her love for Romeo Montague with those immortal words, she was telling him that substance, not labels, is what is important in life.

In the last two years the Grounds Department has experienced significant changes. Hopefully the change has been readily apparent to all who experience Shell Point’s landscaping These changes have been in both structure and in focus, and now the name Grounds Department simply does not adequately describe what this group of employees does. The Grounds Department personnel are no longer responsible for daily trash service, and they do not service the swimming pools or other various water features on the property.

This organizational change has allowed the department to concentrate on the key aspects of the landscape — the turf, ornamental flowers, shrubs, and trees. This new focus on the details means that the staff members needed to improve their technical horticultural skills. The first step was in training and education, and we can proudly announce that there are five Certified Horticultural Professionals on the team.

Their newfound skills allow them to prune the shrubs better, grow greener grass, and effectively combat plant-destroying insects.

Ed McCoy, team leader, of the department now known as Landscape Management, is seen here working on the next batch of plantings; he is wearing the Shell Point Landscape Management Team hat which features their new name and logo.

While the landscape improvements have been incremental, they have not gone unnoticed in our industry. This year the team was awarded the prestigious Green Star Award by the Professional Grounds Management Society, for excellence in landscape maintenance. While staff is pleased with the recognition, the goal remains to constantly improve the landscape with better quality turf, better flower displays, and overall better quality landscape.

To celebrate these successes and better describe the team’s new direction, the

group’s new name has been changed to the Landscape Management Team. The name exactly describes what we do — manage the landscape at Shell Point by using scientific analysis on which to base the decisions, as well as, technical expertise to implement these decisions. We have taken this new name with pride, and as a reminder to our commitment to excellence, the hats worn by the team are labeled with our new name.

Unlike Juliet Capulet, we believe that a change in name will mean “a sweeter rose” for Shell Point.

Golden Shears Awards The Golden Shears Honor is awarded to Landscape Management Team members who have taken the next step in their career by passing a fourpart, three hour test designed by Florida’s State Landscape Association.

To pass the in-depth test and become a Certified Horticultural Professional, an applicant must be able to identify trees and shrubs, insects and plant pests, understand fertilization rates, chemical

composition and usage, proper pruning and planting techniques, understand plant biology and morphology, and proper irrigation practices.

This test is equivalent to college level course work in the study of Horticultural Sciences and represents the various aspects of all that the team does here at Shell Point.

The team is improving their technical skills in order to better manage the landscape at Shell Point.

L-R: Landscape Management team members Doug Sharer holding the framed award, Steve Morton, Wally Chamberlain, Ed McCoy, and Albert Rodriguez, during a recent presentation of the Golden Shears awards.

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July Events Val (Nautilus) and Bill Bezanson (Pavilion) enjoy the special tropical treats served up at the Larsen Pavilion’s June Luau.

KING’S CROWN MON ......2 ........Movie: Weekend in Havana (MP) ........1:00 p.m.

THE ARBOR

MON ......2 ........Carol Driscoll, entertainer (A) ............6:00 p.m.

WED ........4 ........Tune Toppers, jazz trio (A) ..................2:00 p.m.

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

FRI ..........6 ........Lunch Trip to Islamorada Fish Company w/Arbor (L) ....................................10:15 a.m.

MON ......9 ......Fiddlin’ Bill (CMR) ..................................3:00 p.m.

SAT..........7 ........Leslie Gregory, harpist (A) ..................1:00 p.m.

WED ......11 ......Leslie Gregory, harpist (1DR)..................4:30 p.m.

MON ......9 ........Fiddlin’ Bill, singer (A) ........................1:00 p.m.

MON ......16 ......Lunch Trip to French Roast Café

WED ......11........Tom Cannon, entertainer (A) ..............1:00 p.m.

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

MON ......16........Lunch Trip to French Roast Café w/Arbor (L) ....................................11:00 a.m.

MON ......16........Golden Road Quartet (A) ....................7:00 p.m.

w/King’s Crown (1FL)........................11:00 a.m.

MON ......23 ......Sing Along with Randy Woods (CMR)..2:00 p.m.

THUR ....26 ......Music for Easy Listening w/Dot Whiteman & Dot Beard (2FM) ............................6:30 p.m.

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

MON ......23........Vicki Lei, singer (A) ............................1:00 p.m.

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

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MON ......30........Gary Gotler, pianist (A) ......................1:00 p.m.

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

MON ........2 ......Music Trio (3AR)..................................10:30 a.m.

TUES ........3 ......Ruth Rodgers, piano (3AR)....................9:30 a.m.

MON ........9 ......Fiddlin’ Bill (3AR) ................................10:00 a.m.

TUES........10......Ruth Rodgers, piano (3AR)....................9:30 a.m.

THUR ......12......Tommy Barr, guitar (2DR)....................10:00 a.m.

MON ........16......Music Trio (3AR)..................................10:30 a.m.

TUES........17......Ruth Rodgers, piano (3AR)....................9:30 a.m.

TUES........17......Tommy Barr, guitar (3AR) ..................10:30 a.m.

TUES........24......Ruth Rodgers, piano (3AR)....................9:30 a.m.

THUR ......26......Tom Cannon, piano (3AR) ..................10:30 a.m.

Friends Betty Lettau and Lali Felicione of King’s Crown were caught by the camera on their way to another fun activity planned for their enjoyment.

TUES........31......Ruth Rodgers, piano (3AR)....................9:30 a.m.

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Money Week

August 6-10 and 13

Money Week Topics Sign up for Free Financial Consultations with Professionals Estate Planning Attorneys, Certified Public Accountants, Investment Advisors, and Retirement Plan and Insurance Providers are Available to All Residents During Money Week Many of you have attended Legacy Foundation seminars or events the past several years and heard valuable advice on how to make your money work for you.

Next month you will have the opportunity for a more personal touch.

The Legacy Foundation has invited Fort Myers’ leading legal, tax, and financial experts to visit the community to offer exclusive one-onone consultations, with no cost or obligation to you! All you have to do is make an appointment.

Each day of this special week of consultations will focus on a different aspect of your finances. If you’re concerned about your tax situation, for example, make an appointment for tax day.

Choose as many consultations as you wish, but you must make an appointment beforehand.

We’re giving you a month’s notice because these sessions fill up fast! Consultations will be available from 9 a.m. – 12 noon and 1 – 4 p.m. each day. All consultations are free, without obligation, and completely confidential.

To make your appointment, call the Legacy Foundation at 466-8484, or stop by the office, located next to the Manatee Room on The Island.

The opinions expressed by individuals participating in this program may not necessarily be shared or endorsed by The Legacy Foundation at Shell Point. Please consult with your professional advisor before making any legal or financial decisions.

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Monday, August 6 & Friday, August 10 Will & Trust Review Day When was the last time you had your estate plan reviewed by an attorney? Are you a new Florida resident? Do you have a question about durable powers of attorney or healthcare directives? Review your estate plan with an estate-planning attorney.

Tuesday, August 7 Tax Review Day Do you need a check-up on your income tax planning? Want to learn tips on saving more money next year? Schedule a private discussion with a CPA today.

Wednesday, August 8 Investment Review Day Does the stock market have you worried? This is a good time to have your portfolio reviewed by professional investment advisors.

Thursday, August 9 Life Insurance, Annuity & Retirement Plan Review Have a question about your life insurance or annuity policy? Or questions about your IRA investments or distribution options?

Speak with a retirement plan and insurance specialist today.

Monday, August 13 Advanced Planning Everything you and loved ones need to know about: funeral arrangements, burial, cremation, veterans services, payment options, and more.

The Crystal Room will be closed each Saturday through September 29. Please enjoy dining at the Palm Grill or Island Café in the interim.

July Dining Events Catch the Under the Sea Dinner at the Crystal Room Thursday, July 19, 5 - 7 p.m.

Summer Court Luncheons You and your neighbors are cordially invited to the Palm Grill for Summer Court Luncheons. Gather your friends to enjoy fellowship and food at this fine dining establishment, in The Woodlands.

You may order from the regular lunch menu or enjoy the value-priced Court Lunch featured special: crisp lettuce tossed with citrus vinaigrette, tomatoes, mandarin oranges, smoked almonds, and crunchy wontons, topped with herb grilled chicken breast; served with tropical sorbet dessert and a beverage; all for just $8.20, inclusive.

All Court Luncheons begin at 11:30 a.m. Transportation from The Island has been arranged. Court pickup will take place at 11:15 a.m. on the day of your court’s luncheon. To reserve your place at this special event, call 454-2054.

Seafood delights such as oyster stew, stuffed crab shells, carved grilled salmon, breaded lemon rainbow trout, and fried catfish will be featured for this special evening. Diners will also enjoy some great music with Dan Klimoski and Linda Jurin, who will present a variety of favorite jazz standards and classics from the Great American Songbook. This evening will be a treat for your palate, as well as your ears!

Palm Grill’s Blue Plate Special Tuesday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

It's an old-fashioned name for a bright new idea in the Palm Grill. As in the diners of yesteryear, the Blue Plate Special changes each day and offers a wide variety of entrées for one low price! The Special is featured for lunch each Tuesday through Saturday. And the price? Just $7.75 includes the entrée, a beverage of choice, a scoop of ice cream for dessert, and the gratuity.

We can't tell you exactly what the entree will be each day — that's the fun of a Blue Plate Special — but you can be assured that Chef Joel will have something delicious in store for you when you arrive. Stop by for lunch at the Palm Grill in July, where you can dine on the Blue Plate Special, celebrate with your neighbors at your Court Luncheon, or choose from the regular menu. Bon Apetit!

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Open face turkey sandwich with mashed potatoes, gravy, and vegetables; baked seasoned chicken with rice and vegetables; spaghetti with marinara meat sauce, garlic toast, and a Caesar salad; and Key West Catfish with rice and fresh fruit are some of the planned entreés.

Cellana Court Lunch

Mark Your Calendar!

Tuesday, July, 10 Macoma Thursday, July, 12 Palm Acres Saturday, July, 14 Sundial Tuesday, July, 17 Arbor/King’s Crown Thursday, July, 19 Rosemont Saturday, July, 21 Coquina Tuesday, July, 24 Nautilus Thursday, July, 26 Turban Tuesday, July, 31 Lucina Tuesday, August, 7 Oakmont Thursday, August, 9 Periwinkle Saturday, August, 11 Sand Dollar Tuesday, August, 14 Parkwood Thursday, August, 16 Tellidora Saturday, August, 18 Royal Bonnet

The court lunches are back and the first court to enjoy these super summer lunches was Cellana. Residents boarded the bus for the Palm Grill and enjoyed dining choices from the regular menu, the blue plate special or the featured court lunch special.

Dottie Bigelow, Joe Mastrolillo, Ruth Tatsch, Frank Gortych, Martha Grant, Peggy Enders, Bob Foote, Judy Foote, Bob Moseley, Helen Van Buskirk, Dot Beard, Margaret Jobes, Georgiana Morris, Gwen Shidler, Mary MacKenzie, Anna Mae Draggoo, and Don Draggoo enjoyed their court luncheon outing.

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Crystal Cruise Night A Smashing Success!

They didn't rock the boat, but scores of residents did accept the invitation to climb aboard the S.S. Crystal for last month's Cruise Night special dinner event. The evening's feast began with an elegant spread of hot appetizers and delicious canapés, complemented by a glittering dolphin ice sculpture. Diners enjoyed the lavish salad bar, a choice of entrée selections, and a dessert table laden with

sweet treats. All were intrigued with the cruise-themed décor, including a watermelon carved into the likeness of a shell

by Hospitality Operations Manager, Ethel Hubbard. This was just one of the many special dining events planned by Dining Room Manager, James Beck, and his staff.

Watch for the upcoming Under the Sea Dinner in July and "catch the wave" to fine dining in the Crystal Room!

Fritz Knox (Lakewood), Claudia Herlein, cook, and Jean Knox (Lakewood)

Faith Mobley (Tellidora) and Dorothy Seegmuller (Tellidora) Diane and Ned Grubbs (Cameo)

Denise Kahn, hostess

L-R: Helen Burns (Periwinkle), Jan and Bill Lanpher (Oakmont), Jasmia Avilia, server, and Earl Burns (Periwinkle).

Retta Greeves (Tellidora)

Fred and Margaret Geary (Macoma) and Sara and Ron McIndoe (Cameo)

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Chef Dominic Blanco, Lillian Knowles (Cameo)

Jan and Joe Castero (Periwinkle)

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Massage therapy and reflexology are extremely beneficial for a person’s overall health and wellness. Massage is a great way to “de-stress,” not to mention the affect massage has on those achy, tired muscles and joints. Massage also aids in the release of toxins that build up in the body.

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Darlene joins the salon as an The Salon is also expanding experienced massage theraservices to include massage at pist with a great deal of the Arbor every Wednesday. enthusiasm, talent, and desire Offering this service at the to help people.

Arbor reaches other residents Many insurance compawho may have difficulty travelnies cover massage therapy ing, or simply prefer a more conwith a doctor’s order. Check venient location. Clients at the Please welcome with your insurance company Arbor will be greeted at the Darlene Blitz, Shell Point’s new massage for policy and procedures.

Arbor Salon and escorted to the therapist.

Massage therapy with a doctor’s spa bath on the third floor for order is also a medical expense their massage. that can often be deducted from income Gail Johnson, Shell Point massage taxes. Check with your tax accountant therapist, will continue to offer massage regarding your eligibility. All massage services at the Health Club on The Island appointments are scheduled by calling the on Tuesday and Thursday, and Darlene Island Salon at 489-8400 Extension 1.

Biltz has joined the salon team as the

MASSAGE THERAPY SCHEDULE:

Super Summer Savings

15% OFF MASSAGE THERAPY & REFLEXOLOGY with Darlene Blitz Salon employees may accept gratuities

Residents Love the Results of a Good Haircut Recently Coquina resident Willie Demarest commented, “One day in the Health Club, I noticed Gail Johnson’s hair and loved the way it looked! She told me that Kim in the Island Salon cuts it for her, so I quickly made an appointment.

The results of the cut and style were so pleasing that I just returned for a summer cut with Kim. It’s short, but it’s great for swimming!”

“I am thrilled with the expertise and service at The Salon here at Shell Point — and I'm so glad I finally met a hairdresser that I can trust to meet my expectations!”

– Willie Demarest (Coquina)

Expires 7-31-07

MONDAY – Available in your home or at the Island Health Club TUESDAY – Available in the Health Club WEDNESDAY – Available at the Arbor THURSDAY – Available in the Health Club FRIDAY – Available in your home or at the Island Health Club

Take advantage of this month’s haircut specials!

Super Summer Savings

$3.00 OFF Women’s Haircut & Styling Salon employees may accept gratuities

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Super Summer Savings

10% OFF

Men’s Haircut Salon employees may accept gratuities

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Women’s Ministries Wraps Up Summer Seminar Series

Planting,Preventing, and Pampering This “Pampering” seminar is the third and final in the series. Gail Johnson, massage therapist and skin care specialist at The Salon at Shell Point will cover the topics of massage therapy, nutrition, and the benefits of touch.

The benefits of massage and the “power of touch” are extraordinary. People have a deep desire to connect with others, and the experience of touch provides comfort and reassurance, which nurtures a sense of well-being. Massage is also extremely beneficial to the health of the body. For example, massage aids in releasing and eliminating the toxins from the lymphatic system.

There are several types of massage available, including Therapeutic Massage, which is a deep tissue massage, or Swedish Massage, which is ideal for pure relaxation.

However, in most cases a combination of Therapeutic, Swedish, and Reflexology is just the ticket for tired and aching bodies.

All Shell Point women are invited to meet Gail Johnson, Massage Therapist and Skin Care Specialist at the Salon at Shell Point, who will share the benefits of each form of massage and explain how massage can improve overall health and wellness. I am sure you will find the information Gail has to share with you very interesting, as she presents this Pampering section of the Women’s Ministries Summer Seminar Series on Tuesday, July 10 at 10:15 a.m. in The Village Church Hospitality Room.

About Gail Gail Johnson is from Birmingham, England. She received her skin care and massage training at a prestigious school in Europe; then went on to design and direct two spas, one of which was led by a group of doctors, the other for an exclusive resort.

In addition to Gail’s training, these two experiences have provided her with knowledge in the medical benefits of massage, as well as “resort style” services.

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Gail Johnson is a massage therapist and skin care specialist at The Salon at Shell Point.

Women are invited to join her for a presentation entitled Pampering — Massage Therapy, Nutrition and the Benefits of Touch, on Tuesday, July 10 at 10:15 a.m.

Gail became spa director for a resort in Indiana that had an exciting guest list of celebrity personalities, such as Frank and Barbara Sinatra, Eddie Fisher, Phyllis Diller, and Larry Bird. She then relocated to Naples and accepted the challenge of spa director at Sanibel Harbour Resort. Gail now lives on Caleb Drive in Palm Acres with her husband, Bob, so she’s just a “hop, skip and a jump” to Shell Point.

After moving to Palm Acres, Gail used to take her leisurely evening walks through Shell Point and think “What a nice place this would be to work. Everyone is so friendly.”

We are so pleased that Gail has joined the Salon at Shell Point and is sharing her talent and expertise in massage therapy and skin care. She truly loves her work and enjoys helping others, and would love to meet you at this seminar for women.

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Born on December 18, 1707, this year marks the 300th anniversary of Charles Wesley’s birthday. Wesley is known as a theologian, teacher, pastor, and hymn writer, as well as a leader in the development of ministry that today is known as the United Methodist Church.

Gail Smith is one of foremost composer/ arrangers in the field of sacred piano music and a highly respected music educator. A diversity of styles and a variety of sounds are her trademarks in concerts. She is the pianist of the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and has given concerts in churches and workshops on improvisation throughout the USA, Germany, Sweden, and Japan. She is also a member of ASCAP and is the author of dozens of books, including the piano method, Celebrate the Piano, published by Mel Bay Publications, Inc. Her landmark book The Complete Book of

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As an arranger, Gail was the frontrunner with her books of hymns combined with classical piano repertoire by Lillenas. She has hundreds of published piano arrangements, as well as original compositions and a hymn in the Trinity Hymnal. Gail has composed two cantatas, a piano trio, and “La Fourest,” for eight hands and two pianos. Her unique book of palindromes contains numerous piano solos that sound the same played backward or forward. Gail loves researching the history of music and

Gail, a highly regarded pianist at the Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church in Fort Lauderdale, is sure to deliver a fantastic piano performance. her enthusiasm is contagious. Her home is a museum, holding a vast collection of pianos and rare books. It is no wonder that she is called “the piano lady.”

PIANIST GAIL SMITH presents: The Life and Music of Charles Wesley Sunday, July 29, at 6:15 p.m.

Some of Wesley’s best know hymns are favorites like: “Jesus, Lover of My Soul;” “And Can It Be That I Should Gain;” “Arise, My Soul, Arise;” “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling;” and many more. He also wrote several hymns for the holidays such as “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today,” and “Hark! The Herald Angels Sing.” Be sure to attend this grand musical celebration as Gail Smith presents The Life and Music of Charles Wesley on Sunday evening, July 29, at 6:15 p.m. at The Village Church.

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What would it be like to live and work in a situation where the odds are stacked against you?

Would you give up, seek an easier job, or try to get someone else to do it? Not so for Ken and Kathy Young, who have persisted for 30 years in just such a situation.

While living in Japan may have an exotic appeal to some, working against all odds to bring the liberating news of Christ to these people is not an easy task.

You are invited to share the opportunity to hear Kathy Young relate her experiences on Wednesday, July 18, at 10:15 a.m. in the Hospitality Room at The Village Church.

God prepared Kathy for this task, as she was raised in an Alliance pastor’s home and accepted the Lord during a Christian camp while at the tender age of six. With her husband, Ken, she first went to Japan in 1978 with the Christian & Missionary Alliance.

Ken and Kathy have worked in many capacities during their years of service, while raising three children and becoming grandparents to six grandchildren, with a seventh on the way in July. In addition to teaching at the Alliance

Seminary in Hiroshima, Japan, Ken and Kathy serve as district missionaries to churches in Hiroshima and on three nearby islands.

Why are the odds stacked against missionaries in Japan? There are 8 million – that’s not 8 million people – that’s how many different gods are worshipped in Japan. Although the C&MA entered Japan in 1891, and despite 100+ years of missionary effort, the gospel message has still not reached the majority of the 130 million Japanese people. Most Japanese follow Buddhism and Shinto religions, and ancestor worship is part of daily life.

Culture, materialism, language barriers — many things may contribute to difficulty in bringing the Good News to the Japanese, but missionaries believe the bottom line is this: Our struggle is not against flesh and blood,

but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the power of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.

— Ephesians 6:12

Japan has had its share of horrors but even devastating circumstances can be turned to good. The atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima in 1945, the very city where Kathy Young lives and works today.

That same year a missionary, Robert Jaffray, died in a Japanese internment camp.

But those two events were not the end of the story. In 1960, a former Shell Point resident, Dr. Linwood Barney, was instrumental in establishing the Jaffray School of Missions in Nyack, New York, in honor of Jaffray. Later named Alliance Theological Seminary, this educational institution has been the training ground for many who have gone to Japan and other areas of the world to bring the hope of Christ — the same hope that Ken and Kathy Young spend their days sharing in Japan.

Shell Point Life | July 2007

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Courtside Happenings Harbor Court’s Pizza Party PHOTOS

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SARAH PATTEN

Last month Harbor Court residents enjoyed a pizza party, that was hosted by folks living on the fourth floor. “Every month, a different floor hosts a social event,” explained Joan Perry, Harbor Court representative. Stacks of pizza boxes depleted rapidly as residents visited with one another over a comic strip themed table. Charlotte Staller from Cameo provided music on the piano, and table games rounded out the entertainment after the meal. “It’s a wonderful tradition and a great way to welcome new residents,” Joan shared, as the group met and greeted Paul and June Anderson, who relocated from Connecticut.”

Virginia Anonsen, Cliff and Helen Raser and guest pianist Charlotte Staller (Cameo) enjoy the good company.

Joan Perry served pizza to her Harbor Court neighbors.

Harbor Court residents Paul and June Anderson recently moved to Shell Point and were welcomed at the pizza party.

Other neighbors attending were Bob and Doris Sanford.

Celebrating Memorial Day at King’s Crown and The Arbor PHOTOS

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The Armed Forces received a special salute at the King’s Crown, when the traditional Memorial Day was celebrated on May 30 with a color guard, patriotic songs and refreshments, served in honor of those Shell Point vets who served our country. Over at the Arbor, residents celebrated the traditional Memorial Day on May 28 with a barbeque. Chef of the day, Scott Schondorf, grilled hamburgers and hot dogs — American favorites to celebrate this all-American holiday.

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Richard Meyer (Rosemont) Gerry D’Ascanio (King’s Crown) gives a patriotic salute.

Merna Johannessen and Millie Stackhouse----(Arbor) saluted the patriotic holiday in red, white, and blue.

Bob Rieser, army commander from VFW post 8463, and Fred Rosenstrauch (Parkwood) attended the veteran’s salute at King’s Crown.

Gregory O’Neill (Parkwood) proudly displayed a medal of recognition of his Army service during the invasion of Normandy in 1944.

Resident Jane Gay took a break from the delicious lunch served at the Arbor.