Shell Point Life October 2007

October 2007 Vol. 2 Issue 10

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IT’S OCTOBER

By Lynn Schneider, Editor After months and months of

magical evening that will be held

anticipation, the Eagles Preserve

along the Woodlands lake and

neighborhood is complete. I should

boardwalk on Thursday, October

probably say, almost complete, since

25th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.. This

there are still a number of small

particular date will boast a full

punch list items that the contractor is still

moon shining down on an evening of

working on. But, for the most part, this

music and merriment. For further details,

beautiful new community has finally

check out the story on page 13.

arrived and with it the charming group of

If you are looking for more traditional

people who will be residing there.

fall fare then look no further than the

Welcome Eagles Preserve residents! We’re

Crystal Room and the Palm Grill. Both din-

glad you’re here!

ing venues are planning October events

October is a great time for new people to be moving into the community. The

designed around delicious German favorites.

Turn to page 21 for more information.

weather is already starting to cool off, many

And while all of us enjoy the fun side

of our residents who go up north for the

of life, let’s not forget that hard working

summer are returning, and the community

group, The Pavilion Auxiliary, who hold

is starting to hum again as groups that take

their annual fund raiser, the Bakeless Bake

a break during the summer start back up.

Sale during the first two weeks of October.

Plus, the fall Academy has started; tick-

This is one tradition that is remembered

ets are selling briskly for the upcoming con-

all year long as residents of the Larsen

cert series; and someone even had the nerve

Pavilion receive the gentle care and sup-

the other day to mention Christmas! As if!

port from this group of resident volunteers.

All this to say, we are preparing for

And finally, don’t forget to visit the

another busy season and hope that you will

Resident Activity Center to view the

enjoy the wide variety of efforts that are

entries in this year’s pumpkin carving con-

being undertaken on your behalf. This

test! To find out how you can cast your

month, a significant event is being

vote for the winner, turn to page 13.

planned

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Resort

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Department. Moonlight Over Venice is a

No tricks here! October is always a

dents of Shell Point to financially support the Auxiliary through the Bakeless Bake Sale. As the name implies, you are not asked to bake, but instead you are asked to support the Auxiliary by sending a check.

The Bakeless Bake Sale is the only major source of funds to support the activities of the Auxiliary. And what are these activities? The Auxiliary enhances care for the residents and patients of the Pavilion by working closely with the staff as they provide tender loving care to those who call the Pavilion home. Seventeen committees, manned by over two hundred twenty volunteers make life more enjoyable for our friends and neighbors in the Pavilion.

To support the operation of the committees and to fund special projects requires this once a year fund raiser. Many of us will some day call the Pavilion our home. With this in mind, let us do what we can today, to help provide the highest level of care for our friends and neighbors, today’s residents of the Pavilion. The goal for 2007 is $30,000.

Your tax deductible gift will be used solely for the benefit of the residents, patients and staff of the Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary.

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

Editor Lynn Schneider 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, Tom Frackenpohl, Mary Franklin, Elizabeth Brown, Ted Yeatts, Linda Hicks, Chris Bright, Lee Johnson, Sarah Patten, McKenzie Boren, Jessica Clark, Rochelle Cherniawski, Dan Philgreen Resident Contributors Peggy Holton, Jim Kessler, Ted Boynton

treat at Shell Point!

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

ON THE COVER

The gate at Eagles Preserve creates an elegant entrance into the neighborhood.

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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.

A Day in the Life of the Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary

BY TERI KOLLATH, MANAGER ACADEMY

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VOLUNTEER SERVICES

It’s 9 o’clock in the morning and a volunteer on the Reception Desk Committee is taking her place at the Front Desk to welcome everyone, sign visitors in and answer questions. Her blue jacket, identification badge and friendly smile set the tone of the building: resident volunteers serve here! Members of the Wheelchair Committee have already combed the building for lobby wheelchairs. As they return wheelchairs to their “home” in the lobby, they stop at each nursing unit to pick up Helen Helen Van Van Buskirk Buskirk stocks stocks the the book book cart cart with with new new selections selections for for any wheelchair requests to take Pavilion Pavilion residents residents to to choose choose from. from. back to their workshop. The Auxiliary Room is full of mail being sorted by Mail Committee volunteers.

Down the hall on the first floor the Resident Relations Committee is walking into the room of a new patient, clipboard in hand, to welcome the patient and start the process of information flow. Soon laughter will be heard as the patient and resident discuss the antics of grandchildren. In the Fred Rosenstrauch and next room a member of the Hospitality Ginny Lehman volunteer Reta Ariss volunteers Committee is showing a new patient with the Dining Committee at receptionist desk how the phone, call light and TV work, and asking if there is anything else they need. Volunteers on the Beverage Cart are coming out of a room across the hall, having just served juice and enjoyed a conversation with two residents. Volunteers from Jane Fondren, board member Richard Richard and and Sarajane Sarajane the Flower Committee squeeze Maass, Maass, beverage beverage cart cart start the lunch process. They by pushing a cart of brightly volunteers volunteers will help feed, and visit with colored chrysanthemums to be residents as they eat lunch. placed throughout the building On the third floor after – a welcome sign of fall and of lunch is served and the the holidays to come.

Dining volunteers have Upstairs on the Memory gone, mail is being delivered Care Unit two volunteers from by the Mail Committee volthe Music Committee are leadunteers. They are passed in ing a Sing Along. As music the hallway by the Library wafts through the hallways, Lynn Hass volunteers with Cart volunteers pushing another volunteer enters the the Hospitality Committee their cart to a resident who unit with his therapy dog as volrequested a certain book. A volunteer from unteers from the Dining Committee arrive to

the Menu Committee is sitting with another resident as he selects his next week’s worth of meals. In the first room a resident is visiting with her friend from the Friendly Visitor Committee while her roommate is receiving a rose and a birthday card from the Birthday Committee.

They all join in a chorus of Happy Birthday. The Shopping Cart Committee is entering the next room while a few staff members stop them to purchase a candy bar. Volunteers on the Activities Committee are pushing the wheelchairs of two residents down the hall to the activities room where two more members of the Activities Committee will be teaching a watercolor class.

On the fourth floor, while one Auxiliary volunteer is making coffee in the Hope Hospice room at Shell Point activities, another is setting out a tray of the cookies he has just baked.

Back on the first floor volunteers from the Chaplain’s Ministry Committee are just walking out of the Auxiliary Room after planning an upcoming service. They often pass Auxiliary board members who are on their way to a monthly board meeting in the Chapel Meeting Room. They have a

Ray Nandell and Dick Loveless of the Wheelchair Committee

lot to discuss, including the workings and the funding of all 17 committees of the Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary.

You have just received in your mail an opportunity to contribute financially to their annual fundraiser, the Bakeless Bake Sale. They also extend to you an opportunity to give of your time and talents by becoming an Auxiliary volunteer. You will join 225 of your fellow residents who make a difference every day of the year in the life of your skilled nursing facility.

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Welcome Home!

By Lynn Schneider

Eagles Preserve Residents are Enjoying their New Homes at Shell Point Interesting diversity is found among the new residents of Eagles Preserve. As these new residents enter our community we find that they bring a wealth of knowledge and life experience that enhances our community and adds to one of the attributes that make this community so special to begin with. Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting several of our new residents in their homes and it was an honor to get to know them. Let me introduce you to just a few of these unique individuals.

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Phillip and Nancy St. Clair

Phillip and Nancy St. Clair Phillip and Nancy St. Clair are just one of the many couples and individuals who now call Eagles Preserve, “Home.”

This happy couple live in the Pelican building of the new neighborhood in a three bedroom home overlooking the 16, 17, and 18th links of the golf course. Originally from Decatur, Illinois, they discovered Shell Point during their frequent visits to Sanibel and Captiva Islands in the 1980s.

Nancy’s brother, David Stark, and his wife Jo, lived on the islands and were popular local artists who created magnificent artwork that incorporated calligraphy and tiny seashells intro large intricate designs. The St. Clair’s have a beautiful piece created by the Starks hanging in their living room.

Prior to retiring, Phillip had a successful career in investment management and the couple was very active in their church. Nancy taught a Ladies Bible Study Fellowship Class for 12 years and was busy raising the couple’s four children, Laurie, Cliff, Marcie, and Vincent. In addition to their four children, the couple also has 13 grandchildren.

Now that the St. Clairs have moved in, they spend their days unpacking boxes and getting settled. “We have had so many workmen coming and going,” said Nancy. “Everyone is so helpful and I can’t say enough about all the wonderful staff who are helping us with our many projects.”

Although the St. Clairs will

be busy for 1while getting unpacked and completely settled, they still find time to play golf two days a week out on the golf course. “We really like the course here,” said Phillip. “It’s one of the reasons we chose Eagles Preserve.”

In addition to playing golf, the couple attend a Sunday School class in The Woodlands and enjoy attending The Village Church where they have already made a number of friends.

Bill and Mary Jo Frasher

own sales company that was on the ground floor of the fiber optics revolution and Mary Jo was a registered nurse in the neonatal unit of a major hospital for 40 years.

Recently, Bill has had several health problems that have required a great deal of care including a brief stay in The Larsen Pavilion. Thankfully, he is back at home and pleased to be living in his new residence. He utilizes the Medical Bus for weekly doctor’s visits and both he and Mary Jo are pleased that this is one of the many services available.

The Frashers have moved many times in their life together. Originally from Ohio, they retired first to Arizona and then made their way to Florida. It was while they were in Arizona that they became fascinated by Native American art and one of their favorite pieces is a striking sculpture made of fired copper and embellished with intricate beading and leather decoration by a rather well known artist.

This sculpture depicts a dancing “Kachina” and it proudly hangs on the wall of their new living room. “Our Kachina has followed us everywhere we go. A place just doesn’t feel like home until it is hanging up,” they laughed.

We’re glad that the dancing Kachina and the Frashers have decided to come to rest here at Shell Point.

Richard Darrell

Richard Darrell is just settling into his home in the Osprey building of Eagles The Frashers are enjoying their time Preserve, which faces west out over the here at Shell Point, but are most thankful golf course and features spectacular sunsets for the health care facilities that the comat the end of the day. munity provides.

Retired from Columbia University as Bill and Mary Jo led very active lives Clinical Professor of Ophthalmology prior to their retirements. Bill owned his Emeritus, this Harvard graduBill and Mary Jo Frasher inside ate enjoys spending time on their new home in Eagles Preserve. his computer, which is his connection to the rest of the world. Each day he turns on his computer and reads the New York Times for a quick update on world events and then he utilizes his computer throughout the day to track his investments on-line, pay bills, and continue his research using a variety of sites and search engines on the Internet.

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at the Shell Point Fitness Center.

But, just in case you might think that Richard is all work and no play, he also uses his computer to play backgammon and he has a wonderful memory for quoting poetry and prose from some of the world’s most famous authors including Mark Twain and Shakespeare.

In his spare time, which he currently jokes he doesn’t have much of, he is planning to explore the birds of this area and wants to visit the Ding Darling Wildlife Preserve soon. Richard has always been fascinated by birds and was a member of the Audubon Society in New Jersey when he lived up north. He enjoyed going out on the weekends to a local nature preserve and watching the various birds there. One glance around his new home confirms this love of birds as he has a number of prints and watercolors that depict a variety of the winged species.

Richard’s wife, Connie, whom he adored, passed away in 2005. The couple had one son, Trevor, who is Associate Professor at MIT and is researching computer vision. Trevor and his wife, Lisa, visit Richard often. Richard frequently travels with the couple to classic locations like Buenos Aires; Rome; Stockholm, Sweden; St. Petersburg, Russia; and more. His dry sense of humor and his sharp intel- Richard Darrell uses his computer daily in his new home in Eagles Preserve. ligence make him a the community, he will bring a sharp new charming travel companion and he enjoys perspective to some of the discussions and the time they spend together. should be a great addition at events and As Richard settles in and starts to parperhaps some of the classes. ticipate in various activities throughout

A Time for Sorrow,A Time for Joy Resident Finds Joy in Shell Point Fellowship If I had to pick one word to describe Eagles Preserve resident Rae Burrows, I would choose peaceful. Her kind, friendly personality is conveyed throughout her home, which is a haven of comfort and quiet tranquility.

Rae lives in the Mockingbird building of the new Eagles Preserve neighborhood with her little dog Delilah.

But her first home at Shell Point was actually in Lucina, one of the Mid-Rise buildings on The Island at Shell Point.

“I was very fortunate to sell my home in Gulf Harbor quite quickly,” said Rae. “I never expected to sell in less than a week and I had to make arrangements suddenly to move to Shell Point before my home in Eagles Preserve was ready. It was a blessing though, because I had just lost my husband, Bob, and my inclination was to turn inward with the grief of that loss.

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rounded by such a warm and loving group of people that nurtured me through that difficult sad time.”

“God had a plan for me when he brought me to Shell Point,” said Rae. Rae and Bob originally learned about Shell Point when Bob was still working for General Electric in Cleveland, Ohio, where he was employed for almost 40 years. The couple lived in Pepper Pike, just outside the city and they heard about the Shell Point community from their friends, Dr. and Mrs. Svedburg.

Later, Bob’s sister, Liz Burrows, moved to Shell Point and when the couple retired they moved to Florida to be near her. Liz currently resides in King’s Crown and has been a popular resident of that facility for almost 20

years. “Liz is a wonderful person and has been an important part of our family. We are very close and I am so happy to be near her.”

Rae moved into her new residence in Eagles Preserve about two and a half months ago. “I am so pleased to be here,” she said. “It is a lovely community and I love my new home. The competency and helpfulness of everyone who works here is so great. I feel right at home and completely taken care of.”

Rae’s faith is an important dimension of her life and is her foundation. “When I was a young girl of 12, I attended a revival meeting and made the decision to follow Jesus. It changed my life and I have always been so thankful.”

One of the things that Rae enjoys so much about Shell Point is the number of people she has met who share deeply held spiritual values. She enjoys the Bible Studies and also many of the musical programs that are offered here.

Rae strongly feels that God brought her to Shell Point and provided for her at just the right time in her life. He has helped her through this season of her life and now she shares her joy with others that she meets.

From Supreme Court to Supreme Community Baltasar and Beatriz Corrada Finally Land at Eagles Preserve

Baltasar is a humble man, so getting him to talk about himself takes awhile, but it is well worth the effort. This native Puerto Rican has a history of public service that included service on the highest court in the land: the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico.

Baltasar attended the University of Puerto Rico in the country’s capital of San Juan and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences in 1956. Baltasar had considered becoming a priest during his early years, but it was while attending the university that he met his future bride, Beatriz Betances, who was also attending the college. Baltasar continued his education at the University of Puerto Rico Law School where he graduated with a Juris Doctorate in 1959.

Following college, the couple settled down in San Juan and in 1959, Baltasar Corrada Del Rio, Esq. began his career as an attorney in private practice where he served for more than 16 years. Baltasar experienced a great deal of satisfaction in serving as a lawyer, but he wanted to do something more. He felt he could be useful in working for the people of Puerto Rico, especially the poor, and could do something that would help them in the areas of health care, education, and economic development. With that in mind, he left private practice and began a long and distinguished career of public service.

His political career began when he was elected as the Puerto Rican delegate to the United States Congress. He served in this capacity from 1977 to 1985. He and his wife moved their four children from San Juan to Springfield, Virginia. At that time, his children, Ana, Francisco, Jose, and Juan Carlos, were in middle school and high school.

The family returned to San Juan in 1985 and Baltasar served as the Mayor of San Juan from 1985 to 1989. In 1989, he ran for Governor against the incumbent and narrowly missed winning the election to the country’s highest office. He returned to private practice from 1989 to 1992, and then was appointed by the Governor to serve in the position of Secretary of State from 1993 to 1995.

In 1995, he was appointed to the

is able to get together frequently.

The Corradas discovered Shell Point through their daughter and her husband, Ralph Gregg, a local physician. The couple lives in Fort Myers and when Baltasar and Beatriz would visit their daughter and her family over Easter and Thanksgiving holidays, Ana would tell them about the community of Shell Point and encouraged them to check it out.

“We thought the phrase ‘lifestyle with

Clockwise from top: Baltasar and Beatriz Corrada, Baltasar enjoys the view of the Shell Point Golf Club, a photo from Baltasar’s early days of public service in Puerto Rico, Baltasar shows off his Supreme Court robe to his grandsons, Michael and James Gregg.

Supreme Court of Puerto Rico, where he served as an Associate Justice until mandatory retirement at the age of 70 in 2005.

Baltasar appreciated the years he was able to spend in public service. “I felt privileged to be allowed to work in public service,” said Baltasar. “It allowed me to feel that I was living out God’s call for my life and complying with His command that we love Him over all and our neighbors as ourselves.”

Today, Baltasar and his wife Beatriz enjoy their new home in Eagles Preserve overlooking the Shell Point Golf Course.

All four of their children and their four grandchildren live in Florida, so the family

lifecare’ was just a slogan,” he said. “But it isn’t. It’s a reality.”

“We visited Shell Point in 2004 and learned about Eagles Preserve. We reserved our residence before construction and had no idea what kind of view we might have. When we finally saw it we were thrilled. We are very excited and our entire family agrees that we made an excellent decision to come here.”

Unfortunately, Mrs. Corrada experienced a fall recently and has been in The Pavilion recovering and receiving her physical therapy. Baltasar has much to say about the care she is receiving during her temporary stay in the facility. “I can’t say enough about the wonderful care she is receiving at The Pavilion,” he said. “The staff and other residents are so friendly and we are so pleased with the personal attention and care they have provided.”

“We have been made to feel so welcome in our new home and we are very happy here,” said Baltasar.

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Eagles Preserve

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The Nanfelts Create a New Look for their New Home

alking through the door of the Nanfelt’s new home is a bit of surprise.

There are no boxes or bags, all the pictures are hung, and there is an inviting sense that they are ready for visitors to stop by and stay awhile.

Peter and Jerry Nanfelt are no strangers to moving. This couple lived for almost 20 years in Indonesia where they served as missionaries; then it was on to Nyack, New York, where they lived for 10 years while Peter was working and serving at the headquarters of The Christian and Missionary Alliance; and then finally Colorado Springs, Colorado, for the past 18 years, when they followed the national office of the CMA to its new location.

This summer, after Peter’s retirement as president of the organization, they made their final move to Shell Point in Fort Myers, where they have set up housekeeping in a beautiful two-bedroom, two-bath residence in Eagles Preserve.

Jerry is a natural born decorator. Her real name is Carolyn, but her middle name is Jerry and that’s the name that people used when she was growing up. With an eye for space and color, she enjoys pulling things together and working with what she has to make a house a home, and in their new home in Eagles Preserve she has scored a home run.

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into our new home,” said Jerry, “and this time we decided to start fresh with a new look that suited our new lifestyle.” Taking their favorite things from each of their previous homes: sculptures and carvings from Africa and Indonesia; family photos and Thomas Kincaid paintings from their home in New York; and majestic mountain

scenes from their home in Colorado, the couple added new and exciting pieces to create a truly eclectic environment that speaks of their new life in Florida.

The interior design is both beautiful as well as functional and starts just inside the front door with a black cabinet reminiscent of an antique apothecary cabinet. Although the area has plenty of overhead light, a burnished red lamp with gold accents and shade casts light over the red pottery accents that adorn the top. The secret to this terrific find is that it is actually a practical two-drawer filing cabinet that hides all of Jerry’s folders that she uses at her desk that sits just around the corner in the kitchen.

Near the entrance is also the breakfast nook which features dramatic cherry red walls trimmed in crisp white trim. Updated ladder back chairs provide seating at the round breakfast table and a corner hutch stores pottery and other useful items. On the wall is a small watercolor created by their daughter Tammi as a gift from all the children to their father when he was named president of the CMA in 1998.

The hallway becomes an art gallery for three bold floral prints encased in modern black wood frames. These vertical prints add drama and bring the bright colors at the entrance into the main center of the home.

Although the rest of the walls throughout the living room and dining room are a subtle creamy gold, the lively cherry red of the morning room is introduced into the living area with a plush upholstered sofa in the same bright color. Two upholstered accent chairs provide additional seating and a leather ottoman will be arriving any day now to take its rightful place in the center of the living room where anyone can put their feet up to watch the large screen TV, which is tucked away in a medium high cabinet that Jerry purchased on a furniture expedition to North Carolina.

Many Florida kitchens feature light colors. The Nanfelts chose a sophisticated color scheme that included white cabinets accented by brown and black flecked countertops.

The dining room features a traditional hardwood table stained a medium brown

with comfortable upholstered chairs. But, just to keep things from getting too traditional, Jerry used a glass hurricane filled with sand, white shells, and a white sea urchin-shaped candle as a centerpiece.

Yellow and red flowers in a glass urn on an iron stand fill the corner and complement a treasured framed cross stitch.

The master bedroom features another dramatic color scheme of bold navy blue and crisp white. The queen sized bed is covered in a blue comforter accented with a white Battenberg lace dust ruffle. A blue wing back chair provides a comfortable place to read and a white desk and chair sit directly in front of the window for writing letters or enjoying a quiet time as the sun goes down.

The second bedroom is a combination of guest room and home office and both functions have been successfully accomplished in a wonderful masculine design that includes a guest bed set off-center in the room covered with a cream colored

quilt topped off with casual brown throw pillows.

Instead of a head board on the bed, which would have taken up space both visually as well as physically, Jerry used an oversized print in a wide horizontal frame.

Although this room is ready for guests who might visit occasionally during the year, its daily purpose is to serve as Peter’s office and library. A large desk sits under the window and wooden bookcases line the other wall. The look is cozy and inviting while also being highly functional.

Although Peter and Jerry are enjoying their time at Shell Point, Peter is only semi-retired and still works as a consultant for the CMA. So, when he returns from his frequent business trips, this office provides him with a working environment that suits his needs.

When this busy couple has a moment to relax, they can spend it on their enclosed lanai which overlooks the 14th link of Shell Point’s verdant golf course and a large lake lined with native grasses and a small sandy edge that is the chosen spot for the local alligator who likes to sun himself in the late afternoons.

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We just love it here. We couldn’t ask for a better place to retire.

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ment for our grandkids,” chuckles Jerry.

“We have a pair of binoculars out here and they would watch that gator every day.”

The lanai features a relaxed tropical style with bamboo and rattan furnishings covered in a durable light blue fabric embroidered with a small repeating palm tree print. Matchstick blinds in the side window and a sisal rug trimmed with a black border on the floor add texture and island flavor.

“We just love it here,” she concluded.

“Our neighbors are such wonderful people and we have enjoyed getting to know them.

There are three couples on our floor and we all got together one day and took a tour of each of our homes. It was fun to see the difference in how each of us had decorated our homes and now we are like old friends who get together to enjoy each other’s company.

We couldn’t ask for a better place to retire.”

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Grand Opening Ceremony Held for New Mid-Rise Courtyard After several months of construction, the courtyard garden for the mid-rise buildings located on the Island is open.

Residents of Junonia, Turban, and Lucina celebrated the grand opening of the Mid-Rise Courtyard with a ribbon cutting celebration. The event was held on Friday, September 7th, at the new courtyard in front of the midrise buildings. Attendees mingled and enjoyed refreshments while strolling along the curved pathways that meander past two sparkling waterfalls and a lovely fountain that features a beautiful sculpture of two wading birds at its center. The entire courtyard is surrounded by beautiful landscaping, designed to provide shade and color to this park-like setting.

Tim Ficker, executive vice president of operations, thanked residents for their patience during the construction process and recognized staff members and partner organizations who worked so hard to complete the project on time and within budget.

Shell Point President, Peter Dys, was also present at the celebration to offer a prayer of dedication and thanked God for His continued blessings on Shell Point. The Court Rep from each of the buildings joined Mr. Dys and Mr. Ficker along with key staff for the ceremonial ribbon cutting, signifying the grand opening of the new amenity.

Overall, it was an enjoyable event, and now that the Mid-Rise courtyard is officially open, all residents are invited to stop by for a visit.

Shell Point management, operations staff, and the Mid-Rise court reps led the ribbon cutting ceremony. From L-R: Steve Morton, Peter Dys, Terry Halatek, Dick Rochstroh, Caroline Sapsford, Tim Ficker, Scott Moore, Bill McGinnis of Wright Construction, and Mike Jachim.

Paul and Betty Myatt above: George and Julie Faatz, Sylvia Raia and Earleen Judy find a shady spot on a bench. right: Ester Cathey of Lucina below: Florence Van Atta, Michel Jaumotte (both of Lucina) and Caroline Sapsford of Junonia.

Britta Johnson and Emily Davis of Lucina sit and visit while enjoying the relaxing sound of the water falling in the waterfall behind them. Britta comes out almost every evening at 7 p.m., and stays until it gets dark, walking around watching the waterfalls, “it’s gorgeous,” Britta says. Emily watched the construction of the courtyard and was so happy the day the water was turned to the bird fountain. She says, “I couldn’t ask for anything better.”

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Every semester Shell Point residents amaze and delight each other with the vast spectrum of experience and knowledge they offer in their Academy presentations. This fall semester is no exception! Let’s begin with our own published authors. Twelve of the many writers who call Shell Point home will share some details about the creative process of writing, how the writing of their book affected their life, and then they will read an excerpt from one of their books – all while you sit back with a cup of coffee to simply enjoy.

Other expertise shared by your fellow residents includes poetry, on-line investing, the appreciation of music, and the history of television.

Other residents will share their pleasures with you for everything from Sudoku puzzles to science fiction to creating a Christmas star decoration of your own.

Your technologically savvy neighbors will share their knowledge of what can be done with the computer through numerous offerings in the Computer College section of The Academy.

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As always, many Shell Point staff share their expertise while you take advantage of the opportunity to get to know them better.

This semester staff presentations will focus on memory, meditation, Hospice care, and will help you manage stress, medications, body fat, and holiday moods.

You can learn the spiritual discipline of meditation, what interacting with difficult people will teach you about yourself, the process available through the continuum of life care, and how to navigate through the Medicare part D 2008 update, or you can navigate the plants around Shell Point to find out more about our tropical delights.

Many experts from the greater community will bring presentations to you. Our local public media station will return with more historical documentaries on this area from their Untold Stories series, including the Southwest Florida history of fishing and of baseball. Our appreciation of community will grow with understanding provided by the Lee County Sheriff and with presentations by staff from the Lee County Elections,

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the Southwest Florida Airport Authority and a long time director of the Lee County cooperative Extension Service. A favorite geriatric physical therapist, Jeanne Csuy, will return with more information on prevention of falling.

Our kayakers and soon-to-be kayakers will have a course on kayaking. And the president of Lee Memorial Health Systems will join a practicing family physician who serves as a member of Physicians for a National Health Program to help us decide our own opinions on whether we can afford universal, single payer health care. For more history lessons you can enjoy author Robert Macomber as he shares his tales of maritime history or history teacher Bob Buster as he helps us celebrate United Nations’ Day with a presentation on where America fits into the world picture today.

Plus much more!

Look to your Weekly Reminder to confirm day, time and place and stay tuned to SPTV channel 11 to hear more about these offerings that will contribute to your adventure in life long learning.

Celebration!

A Day in the Life at Shell Point Date: Friday, November 9th Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Place: Church Auditorium Grounds Live Entertainment! • Drawings, Games and Giveaways! • Shell Point Performance Groups! • Activity & Volunteer Group Exhibits!

Refreshments! • Mingle with Friends and Neighbors!

Look for additional details on this exciting event in next month’s magazine.

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Shell Point Singers Homeland Concert October 9 The Shell Point Singers invite you to attend their upcoming concert on Tuesday, October 9th, at 7:15 p.m. in the church auditorium. The Singers have begun the season with more than 40 singers, led by Randy Woods, Minister of Worship & Music at the Village Church, and assisted by Bill Johns (Lakewood), Nonnie Lett (Parkwood), and Pat Specht (Lakewood).

The program features music that celebrates our great homeland. Musical selections include: “Fifty Nifty United States,” “Chattanooga Choo Choo,” “Look at the World,” “America the Beautiful” and more. During the program everyone will also enjoy singing favorite state songs.

Come enjoy this evening as we tour the USA in song!

Auditions & Rehearsals SPOT and Shell Point Singers Prepare for December Holiday Performance All singers are invited to join the Shell Point Singers as we begin rehearsing for this Christmas program on Monday, October 15, at 3:15 p.m. in the choir room at the Village Church.

The program includes several festive arrangements of traditional carols you’ll enjoy singing with your friends and neighbors in this special Christmas program.

SPOT will hold auditions for the staged reading of “The Christmas Vision” on Friday, October 19th, at 3 p.m., in the Sabal Room, Woodlands, and again on Saturday, October 20th, at 10 a.m. in the Social Center on the Island. There are 7 men and 5 women in the cast of this poignant play that takes place in a little village in Bavaria. So again, gentlemen, we need you to participate! This program will surely get us into the Christmas spirit! Questions? Call Ruth Deuber, 433-9520.

Join the Christmas Cantata On Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25, 2007, at 4:15 p.m. residents, their families and friends will present “With all my Love” in the Resident Activity Center for the Shell Point Retirement Community. The Christmas Cantata Choir will begin rehearsing on Thursday, October 25th, at 2:45 p.m. in the Choir rehearsal area of the Village Church. The Cantata has been a Shell Point tradition for 12 years, and all are welcome to join the choir.

Contact Ruth or Ted Rodgers at 466-5353 if you would like to join the choir or to play a musical instrument in the ensemble.

Get Fit With Pilates Starting October 1st, Pilates will be an addition to the Fitness Class Schedule. Pilates was developed by German immigrant, Joseph Pilates. This training method gives you the opportunity to strengthen, shape, stretch and relax your body. The precise, controlled movements that characterize Pilates are extremely gentle, yet effective. It helps improve posture, corrects poor positioning and strengthens awareness of your body. Precise exercises, combined with deep breathing and concentration on specific muscle groups, brings a new body awareness and relaxation.

Pilates will be offered in the Oak Room of the Woodlands, 11:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The class will be taught by certified Pilates Instructor, Karen Sullivan.

Join us and improve mind and body!

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For the Adventurous

Join the New Kayaking Club A A group group of of Shell Shell Point Point Residents Residents gathered gathered on on August August 16th 16th to to share share their their interest interest in in kayaking kayaking and and canoeing. canoeing. The The meeting meeting was was such such a a sucsuccess cess the the Paddler’s Paddler’s Club Club was was formed. formed. The The group group plans plans on on taking taking outings outings together, together, learning learning new new information information on on kayaking kayaking and and canoeing, canoeing, and and enjoying enjoying the the outdoors. outdoors.

The The first first trip trip will will take take place place on on Thursday, Thursday, October October 18th.

18th. The The guided guided tour tour will will be be along along the the Caloosahatchee Caloosahatchee mangroves mangroves right right off off the the shores shores of of Port Port Sanibel Sanibel Marina.

Marina. The The group group will will be be meeting meeting at at 8:00 8:00 a.m. a.m. in in the the Woodlands Woodlands Commons.

Commons. The The 2-hour 2-hour kayak kayak or or canoe canoe tour tour is is $25 $25 per per person. person.

IfIf you you are are interested interested in in either either joining joining the the group group or or going going on on the the guided guided tour, tour, please please call call Gail Gail Baumgarten Baumgarten of of Rosemont Rosemont at at 433-2488, 433-2488, prior prior to to October October 10th.

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Annual Craft Bazaar The Shell Point Craft Bazaar is a Shell Point tradition held every November. The event will take place in the Woodlands Grand Cypress Room from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. on November 2nd and 3rd. The Bazaar features handmade craft items, made by Shell Point Residents. It is a great place to get a jump start on your holiday shopping.

Do you want to sell craft items at the Bazaar? Contact Barbara Hilton at 2674258. The cost is $5 to cover both your booth cost and Craft Club dues; the deadline for registration is October 17th.

The Craft Bazaar is open to the public so tell your friends to put on their shopping shoes and spend a great day at Shell Point.

Line Dancing Is Back It’s time to pull out those old leather cowboy boots and your best straw hat for line dancing!

Where else can you get exercise for your mind and body, hear toe-tapping music and meet great people?

Thursday, November 1st, is the first Line Dance Class of the year. The classes will meet every Thursday in the Health Club on the Island, with a beginner class starting at 10:45 a.m. and the advanced class at 11:15 a.m.

Lois Forsythe and Lois Gannon, instructors, promise many new routines, dancing not only to western music but also to rock and roll, some traditional, and even some Elvis! Therefore, the name of the class has been changed from Western Line Dance to the Shell Point Line Dancers. It’s fun, set to music, and it’s a great way to exercise – come in and give it a try!

Contact Cheryl Cooper of the Health Club at 466-1111 x2537 with any questions.

Volunteers Needed for AARP Tax-Aide Program In 2007 The AARP Tax-Aide program, a national volunteerrun tax counseling and preparation service assisting Senior citizens and low-income individuals, enlisted over 32,000 volunteers to help over 2 million taxpayers with their tax returns.

Last year thirteen Shell Point residents served as counselors and receptionists, helping over 350 clients file their Federal Income Tax returns.

Additional Tax-Aide Counselors are needed to expand this service at Shell Point. If you are interested in joining the Tax-Aide group, please contact Ted Rodgers (Palm Acres) 466-5353 as soon as possible and make your interest known so that study materials can be ordered. This activity will operate from January thru April of 2008.

MOONLIGHT OVER VENICE B YY T EE DD Y EE AA TT TT SS , P RR O OG G RR A AM M C O OO O RR D D II N NA A TT O O RR

This year’s October special event offers a different atmosphere from fall events of the past.

Rather than a traditional fall, or harvest party, we invite you to experience the Moonlight Over Venice. As you walk onto the Woodlands Deck, you will be transported to a street along the canals of Venice, Italy for an elegant evening event on October 25th. Residents are invited to mingle with their friends and neighbors while enjoying Italian after-dinner snacks and desserts. The event will feature authentic Venetian fare such as Italian cookies, tiramisu, garlic breadsticks, and sweet napoleons.

The evening will also feature the beautiful sounds of flutist Mr. Paul Rozmus and the vocals of Mr. Steve Anthony. Paul is a popular musician who has performed at many outdoor events in the area such as Taste of the Town and Jazz on the Green. He is a master at getting a crowd to thoroughly enjoy themselves while he serenades them with smooth and delicate passages from his flute.

Food and entertainment will continue from 6-8 p.m. and continuous shuttle service will be available beginning at 5:15. Resort casual attire is recommended. Come and experience la dolce vita —the sweet life — the Shell Point way!

You be the Judge The Shell Point Departments will be having a pumpkin carving contest, and we need your help! We need each of you to cast your vote for your favorite pumpkin. The pumpkins will all be on display in the Resident Activity Center, October 30th and 31st. Voting will take place in the following categories; Spookiest, Funniest and Best Department representation. Voting closes at 3:30 p.m. on October 31st, and the winners will be announced shortly thereafter.

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MacUser Group

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Thursday, October 4 — 1:15 p.m.

Manatee Room/IS Our inaugural speaker of the season will be Tim Sadler who will be demonstrating the software program called YOJIMBO from Barebones that suggests strategies for making your digital life easier.

Plan to attend this first meeting of the fall.

SPOT Play Readers

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Thursday, October 4 — 1:15 p.m.

Tarpon Room/IS The Play Readers will begin with the reading of “The Butler Did It.” It is a delightful comedy the spoofs English mystery plays with a decidely American flavor. Everyone is welcome and you may read or just listen.

SteinMart Fashion Show

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Friday, October 5 — 7:15 p.m.

Church Auditorium/IS Join us for an evening of enchanting piano music as Don Irwin 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 surely enjoy this very special performance.

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Sunday, October 7 — 3:00 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL Vivaldi’s Guitar Concerto RV425 will be performed by the Romero family, accompanied by The Academy of St. Martin-in-theFields Orchestra, conducted by Iona Brown.

Haydn’s Symphony #97 will then be played by the Concertgebouw Orchestra, led by Antal Dorati. The program will end with a rousing performance of Saint-Saen’s Piano Concerto # 4 by Jean Collard, the pianist with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, directed by Andre Previn.

Fishing from Shore Workshop Monday, October 8 — 8:15 a.m.

Beach/IS

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Thursday, October 4 — 2:00 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL Fashion-wise and friendly SteinMart department store associates will present a Fashion Show just for us- filled with fall and winter styles. Bring a friend and sign up for this event at either service desk. Don’t forget to also sign-up for the October 16th trip to SteinMart where you can purchase your favorite outfits from the show.

Refreshments will be provided.

Piano Concert with Don Irwin

CD Surround Sound Concert

Join “Big Fish Stories” host Scott Moore for an informative look at the unique angling opportunities that exist from the shore.

Scott will share information on equipment, fishing line and knots, hooks, and the types of fish that roam our shorelines. You may even get lucky and catch a few!

Women’s Ministries: Fall Bible Study — Adventures in Babylon

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Tuesday, October 9 — 9:45 a.m.

Village Church Hospitality Room/IS This adventure will begin as we are introduced to Daniel for our fall Bible study series, using Beth Moore’s study on the book of Daniel. This “trip to Babylon” will last 6 weeks (each Tuesday morning), concluding on Nov. 13.

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Shell Point Singers Fall Concert

Dinner at Red Lobster

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OUTINGS • EXCURSIONS

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Tuesday, October 9 — 7:15 p.m.

Church Auditorium/IS You are invited to attend this concert celebrating our homeland with selections including: “Fifty Nifty United States”, “Chattanooga Choo Choo”, “Look at the World” and more.

During the program everyone will also enjoy singing favorite state songs. Come enjoy this evening as we tour the USA with song!

Thursday, October 11 4:30 p.m. Court pickup 8:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $5.00 (dinner on your own) There have been numerous requests to go to this famous chain known for their cheddar bay biscuits, shrimp feasts, and you guessed it- lobster! Invite a few friends along and enjoy a delightful dinner at this popular eatery.

Beach Day

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Wednesday, October 10 8:30 a.m. Court pickup 3:30 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $13.00 (ice cream on your own) Our favorite sandy spot in the sun awaits us! We will provide a barbeque lunch and beverages. You simply need to bring along your beach gear. A stop at the Royal Scoop ice cream shop will top off the day.

Information Technology Forum: Wireless Mobile Technology — They’re Not Just Cell Phones Anymore Saturday, October 13 10:00 a.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL Cellular phones have changed tremendously over the past several years and seem to change almost daily. Our grandchildren know how to use these devices, and hopefully after this forum we grandparents will learn how to use them as well! Come for a hands-on technical demonstration of how to use and understand common features like text messaging, multimedia messaging, and wireless access to the internet and email. Also learn about Bluetooth wireless headsets, Blackberry, digital music players, digital cameras, video cameras, video playback, calendar, calculator, alarm clock, note pad, palm pilots, GPS enabled PDAs, and more! Presented by Jim Dion, a wireless engineer with Embarq Technical Group.

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Saturday DVD: Pride Photo Club

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Friday, October 12 5:00 p.m.

Woodlands Commons/WDL To celebrate the reopening of the Palm Grill, all are invited to enjoy a complimentary Meet and Greet with free appetizers and John Bendall performing on the piano. See page 20 for more information.

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Thursday, October 11 2:15 p.m.

Manatee Room/IS Ted Boynton (Macoma) and Frank Moore (Cameo) will show some of their favorite animal photographs they have taken.

Ted will talk about photographing African animals like wild zebra and rhinoceros, while Frank will talk about photographing many local birds of Florida.

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Saturday, October 13 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL In this uplifting film, based on a true story, coach Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard) shocks the community and changes lives when, aided by a local janitor (Bernie Mac), he sets out to form Philadelphia’s first black swim team. The story follows Ellis as he recruits teens in

one of Philly’s toughest areas and tries to transform the streetwise youths into a championship squad. But the odds are against them as they battle rigid rules, racism and more.

Federal Duck Stamp Exhibit and Refuge Tour

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Monday, October 15 9:00 a.m. Court pickup 1:30 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $5.00 (lunch on your own) In 1934 Jay Norwood “Ding” Darling had an idea – create a revenue stamp for purchase by hunters, and use the proceeds to buy disappearing habitat for waterfowl and other wildlife. In honor of its founder, the 2007 contest to select the 75th Federal Duck Stamp is coming to J.N. “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge and Sanibel, Florida. The Federal Duck Stamp Entries Art Exhibit at Big Arts on Sanibel is only one of our three destinations today!

We will also have a guided bus tour through “Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge and stop for lunch at Doc Ford’s before our return home.

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Monday, October 15 6:15 p.m.

Amphitheater/IS Harry Hales and his band always have a great time performing anywhere people like to have fun, and so after numerous requests, this Shell Point favorite returns!

Spend a perfect fall evening outdoors with friends and neighbors for entertaining country sounds, performed before the beautiful backdrop of the lagoon at sunset.

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Tuesday, October 16 11:00 a.m. Court pickup 3:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $3.00 Enjoy shopping for the outfits you saw at the fashion show earlier this month. Lunch will be provided by our friends at SteinMart!

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HAPPENINGS PLACES

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German Night at the Palm Grill

CD Surround Sound Concert

Wednesday, October 17 Dining: 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Entertainment: 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.

Palm Grill/WDL Enjoy delicious German fare, such as sauerbraten, bratwurst, schnitzel and of course strudel! Eat and be merry while being entertained by the authentic German sounds of the talented Gail Keel. Guten tag! No reservations, please.

Sunday, October 21 3:00 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL Haydn’s Symphony #60 will be played by the Philharmonia Hungarica under the direction of Antal Dorati and Brahm’s Violin Concerto will be played by Heifetz with Chicago Symphony, directed

by Fritz Reiner.

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Trinkets to Treasure Bazaar Friday, October 19 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Social Center/IS Cost: $5.00 (per table)

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Attention treasure seekers and bargain hunters! You never know what you’ll find at this annual event, so bring a bag and your looking glasses to see if there is something you might want to buy from your neighbor. If you are interested in selling your things, sign ups will begin on Monday, October 1st at either service desk. Selling tables are limited, so sign up early. A lottery will be held at 9 a.m. on Friday, October 5th, to determine table locations. Sellers must be present at the lottery in order to reserve a table. Only residents may sell, and sellers must man their own tables. Sign-up is required to sell goods.

World Focus Weekend

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Friday, October 19 – Sunday, October 21 Village Church/IS World Focus weekend is planned to interest many Shell Point community residents. Guest speaker, Jim Plueddemann, professor of intercultural studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, will give special presentations. Exhibits will be on display in the church as well. See page 26 for more information.

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Monday, October 22 5:45 p.m. Court pickup 8:45 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $8.00 (snacks on your own) It’s an entertaining after-dinner outing with friends or a playful date for the golfing couple. Whatever the reason, this is sure to be fun. Come play adventure style miniature golf while surrounded by rushing waters, mysterious caves and mountainous terrain. Are you game?

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Tuesday, October 23 10:00 a.m. Court pickup 3:30 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $5.00 (lunch on your own) Located in the Gulf Coast Town Center Mall in Estero, this is a shopping experience you must see to believe! The newest attraction in Southwest Florida features a salt water aquarium, a freshwater aquarium with a beautiful two-story waterfall, indoor 3-lane archery range, golf simulator and putting green, plus the Islamorada Fish Company Restaurant all under one roof.

Take your time browsing the huge twostory building then grab lunch right in the store with your shopping buddies.

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Legacy Foundation Seminar Plan for your Future: Focus on Today, Investing in Today’s Evolving Markets

Tuesday, October 23, 2007 As your goals change, your portfolio should keep up. Learn how to stay in retirement comfortably and stay focused despite market volatility. See page 23 for details.

MOONLIGHT OVER VENICE Moonlight Over Venice

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Thursday, October 25 6:00 – 8:00 p.m.

Woodlands Deck/WDL This enchanted evening will have you feeling as if you’re strolling along the canals of Venice, Italy. Mingle with friends and neighbors while enjoying Italian snacks and desserts. Be swept away by the beautiful sounds of flutist Paul Rozmus as the sun sets.

Experience la dolce vita – the sweet life – the Shell Point way! Continuous court shuttle between The Island and The Woodlands will begin at 5:15 pm. See page 13.

Fall Salon Costume Contest

Shopping and Lunch at Bass Pro Shops

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Friday, October 26 All Salon locations Celebrate the arrival of fall and visit the Salons to check out their costume contest.

Enjoy a special tasty treat while you cast your vote for best costume, and be automatically entered in a drawing to win a $25 gift certificate. Join the fall fun, even sport your own costume.

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Friday, October 26 1:00 p.m. Court pickup 5:30 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $34.00 The Lobby Lounge of the world-renowned Ritz Carlton Beach Resort in Naples is our destination for an afternoon of delectable treats, fine teas and superb service. If you haven’t had the pleasure of experiencing this elegant event, you are truly missing out.

Kindly sign up by Wednesday, October 17.

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

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PROGRAMS • PARTIES • MOVIES

Saturday Excursion: Thrift Shops Saturday, October 27 12:30 p.m. Court Pickup 4:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $5.00 Let’s do some treasure hunting!

Join us for this pleasurable afternoon of shopping in the thrift shops of Fort Myers. You never know what you may find.

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Movie Night: The Inn of the Sixth Happiness

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Walking up and down stairs

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Monday, October 29 — 7:15 p.m.

Social Center /IS Not qualified to be sent as a missionary, Gladys Aylward (Ingrid Bergman) works as a domestic to earn the money to send herself to a poor, remote village in China. There she eventually lives a full and happy life: running the inn, acting as “foot inspector,” advising the local Mandarin, and even winning the heart of Captain Lin Nan. But she discovers her real destiny

when the country is invaded by Japan and the Chinese children need her to save their lives.

Robert Donat and Curt Jurgens co-star in this classic, based on a true story.

30-31 Shell Point Departments’ Pumpkin Carving Contest Tuesday, October 30 and Wednesday, October 31 RAC /IS Come view the carved creations of the Shell Point Departments and cast your vote on your favorite pumpkin. Voting closes at 3:30 p.m. on October 31st; winners will be announced shortly thereafter.

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.

SUNDAY 9:00 Christian Studies (WDL) 9:15 Christian Life Studies 10:15 Morning Worship 1:15 Mixer Golf League 3:00 CD Surround (Oct. 7, 21) 6:15 Evening Service MONDAY 8:46 Lap Robes (Oct. 1, 15) 9:15 Billiards 9:15 Pottery 10:15 Great Books (Oct. 8, 22) 1:00 Mah-Jongg (Sabal Room, Commons) 1:00 Intro to Resident Life (Oct. 22) 1:15 Advanced Table Tennis 1:15 Scrabble 1:15 Shuffleboard 1:15 Tone Chimes 2:00 Beading Club 3:00 Bible Study (Arbor) 7:00 Pinochle 7:00 Duplicate Bridge TUESDAY 8:36 Women’s Golf League 9:15 Painting Class 9:15 Stamp Project

12:45 Intro to Duplicate Bridge 1:00 Mixed Progressive Pairs’ Bridge 1:45 The Rollicking Recorderists 3:45 Library Book Talk (Oct. 23) 6:45 Hymn Sing (Oct 2) WEDNESDAY 7:45 Men’s Bible Study 8:45 Resident Council (Oct. 3) 9:00-12:00 Geraci Travel 9:15 Watercolor Group 9:45 Ladies’ Bible Study 11:00 Computer Q & A /WDL (Oct. 3) 11:15 Computer Q & A /IS (Oct. 17) 1:00 Chess 1:15 Beginners/Intermediate Table Tennis 2:15 Huggie Hearts 2:30 Jazz ‘N Stuff 3:00 Bible Study (King’s Crown) 5:45 Village Church Choir Rehearsal 7:15 Bible Study & Prayer THURSDAY 8:00 Men’s Golf League 9:30 Current Events Group 1:15 Mac User Club (Oct. 4) 1:15 SPOT Play Readers (Oct. 4, 18) 1:15 Mah-Jongg (Library Lounge, RAC)

2:00 Environmental Group (Oct. 25) 2:00 Mended Hearts (Oct. 25) 2:00 Spanish Club 2:15 Computer Club (Oct. 18) 2:15 Handwork (Oct. 11, 25) 7:00 Trailblazers’ Bible Study FRIDAY 8:00 Intrepid Bike Riders (Oct. 5, 19) 9:15 Stamp Project 10:15 Genealogy (Oct. 12) 10:15 Inquiring Minds 11:15 Fit & Healthy 1:00 Mixed Progressive Pairs’ Bridge 1:15 Quilters 1:15 Table Tennis 1:30 Vespers (Arbor) 2:45 Vespers (KC) 3:15 Great Decisions (Oct. 5, 19) 6:45 Game Night SATURDAY 8:00 Adopt-a-Road (Oct. 20) 9:00 Coffee Social 9:45 Bridge Supervised Play 10:00 Information Technology (Oct. 13) 1:00 Chess 7:00 Duplicate Bridge

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October Events Vivian Erickson and her son Bill at the Pavilion Sock Hop.

THE ARBOR

KING’S CROWN

MON ....1........Armchair Travel w/ Walt Craig: Monastery Life on Mt. Athos (CMR) ................................1:30 p.m TUES ....2........Leslie Gregory, harpist (1DR) ..................4:30 p.m FRI ........5........Lunch trip w/ KC to Bahama Breeze (1FL)........................10:30 a.m.

MON ....8........Vivian Aiello, violinist (1DR) ..................4:30 p.m WED ....10 ......Octoberfest: Sounds of Yesteryear (1FL) 4:00 p.m THUR..11 ......Lunch trip to French Roast Café (1FL) ..11:00 a.m.

MON ..15 ......Tommy Barr (CMR) ................................2:00 p.m TUES ..16 ......Musical Moments w/ Dot & Beth (2FM)6:30 p.m WED ....17 ......Tune Toppers (CMR) ..............................2:00 p.m THUR..18 ......Ladies Pizza & Movie (1CK) (1SR) ........4:00 p.m MON ..22 ......Lunch trip w/ KC to Traders Store & Café on Sanibel (1FL) ..................................................10:30 a.m.

TUES ..23 ......Golden Road Band (2FM) ........................6:30 p.m WED ....24 ......Men’s Pizza, Pool & Politics with commissioner Ray Judah (2TD) ..4:30 p.m THUR..25 ......Pumpkin Decorating Class (4CR) ..........2:00 p.m MON ..29 ......Health Talk: Chris Greenawalt, RN Life at the Pavilion (CMR)..................2:00 p.m TUES ..30 ......Midday Movie: America in the ‘40s (1SR) ................2:00 p.m WED ....31 ......Autumn Party w/magician Tricks ‘n Treats (CMR) ..................................................2:30 p.m

William Good (Arbor) and Ruby Thompson, Shell Point Home Health Aid

MON ....1......Movie: That’s Entertainment (MP) ........1:00 p.m.

FRI ........5......Lunch Trip to Bahama Breeze w/ the Arbor (L) ..................................10:15 a.m.

FRI ........5......Current Events with Dr. Dodd (3NP)....10:30 a.m.

SAT ......6......Leslie Gregory, harpist (A)........................1:00 p.m.

MON ....8......Vicki Lei, singer (A) ..................................1:00 p.m.

WED ....10 ....Tom Cannon, entertainer (A)....................1:00 p.m.

THUR..11 ....Tune Toppers, jazz trio (A) ........................2:00 p.m.

WED ....17 ....Leslie Gregory, harpist(A) ........................1:00 p.m.

FRI ......19 ....Current Events w/ Dr. Dodd (3NP) ......10:30 a.m.

SAT ....20 ....Tommy Barr, guitarist(A) ..........................2:00 p.m.

MON ..22 ....Lunch Trip to Trader’s Store & Café on Sanibel w/ the Arbor (L) ..................................10:15 a.m.

MON ..22 ....Golden Road Quartet (A) ........................7:00 p.m.

THUR..25 ....Tune Toppers, jazz trio (A) ........................2:00 p.m.

SAT......27 ....Fiddlin’ Bill, singer (A) ..............................1:00 p.m.

MON ..29 ....Tricks-N-Treats Magician & Juggler (MP) ....................1:00 p.m.

LARSEN PAVILION MON ....1 ....Carol Driscoll, Keyboards (2DR) ........10:00a.m.

MON ....1 ....Music Trio (3AR) ................................10:30a.m.

TUES ....2 ....Ruth Rodgers, Piano (3AR) ................10:00a.m.

TUES ....9 ....Ruth Rodgers, Piano (3AR)................ 10:00a.m.

THU ....11 ....Tommy Barr, Guitar (2DR)..................10:00a.m.

FRI ......12 ....Bud Smith, Guitar (3AR) ....................10:00a.m.

MON....15 ....Music Trio (3AR) ................................10:30a.m.

TUE ....16 ....Ruth Rodgers, Piano (3AR) ................10:00a.m.

TUES ..16 ....Tommy Barr, Guitar (3AR) ..................2:00p.m.

TUES ..23 ....Ruth Rodgers, Piano (3AR) ................10:00a.m.

THU ....25 ....Tom Cannon, Piano (3AR) ..................10:00a.m.

TUES ..30 ....Fiddlin Bill, Fiddle (2DR) ....................10:00a.m.

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Dining Dynasty

at the Crystal Room

Kimonos, parasols, hand fans and paper lanterns adorned the Crystal Room as residents from all corners of Shell Point enjoyed Asia Night during East Meets West Week. The impressive spread of authentic Asian cuisine included: Fried Rice, Orange Chicken, Beef with Broccoli, Chow Mein, Fried Wontons and much more. Chinese and Japanese trivia questions could not stump the savvy residents, who tested their knowledge to earn the evening’s prizes. This was just one of the numerous special dining events continuing to entertain Shell Point residents. Keep an eye open for more exciting events and fine dining opportunities throughout the month.

Chef Dominick Blanco

Rochelle Cherniawski, Millie Braatan (Rosemont) and Jessica Clark

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Complimentary Meet and Greet Friday, Oct. 12 Come celebrate! The Palm Grill has been closed for a brief respite and will be re-opening for everyone’s dining pleasure on October 12. To celebrate the Palm Grill’s reopening, a Meet and Greet will be held in the Woodlands Commons Lobby from 5:00-5:30 p.m. All are invited to come enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres and punch, before making your way into the Palm Grill for dinner. For your listening pleasure John Bendall will be playing a selection of musical favorites on the grand piano during this special event.

Palm Grill Introduces New Menu

Phyllis Stern (Sand Dollar) and Sarah Patten

Lynn Schneider and Larry Hock (Lucina)

Palm Grill Re-Opening

Sarah Patten and Jean Schroth (King’s Crown)

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The Palm Grill will introduce a new lunch and dinner menu when it re-opens on Friday, October 12. The new lunch menu will feature some new salads, sandwiches, and entrees while still offering the most popular dishes from last season, such as the Woodlands Club, Reuben, Fresh Fish Sandwich, Premium Palm Burger, Omelets, and Crab Cakes. For the dinner menu, you can expect to see a few new entrees, including a Top Sirloin with a bleu cheese sauce, Pan Sautéed Tilapia Picatta, Grilled Swordfish with dill key lime butter, Shrimp and Scallop Scampi, Poached Salmon with fresh ginger and green onions, and Chicken Saltimbocca. We will be featuring these new items, plus a lot of your old favorites. We hope to see you soon at the Palm Grill.

OctoberDiningEvents German Night at the Palm Grill Wednesday, October 17th, 4 – 8 p.m.

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It’s German night at the Palm Grill and our own chef, Joel Bachhuber, will be celebrating his German heritage and sharing the delicious results with us!

Enjoy such popular German favorites as sauerbraten, bratwurst, schnitzel, spaetzle, and of course, strudel! Enjoy a culinary trip to the “Old Country” while being entertained by the authentic German sounds of the talented Gail Keel. Guten tag!

Fall Harvest

an Germ lls Spaet a b zle t a e at the Crystal Room M el Wednesday, October 31st, 4 – 7 p.m.

Str ud Fall has arrived. It’s time to embrace all October has to offer. With something for everyone, Brats l e z t we are sure you will find something to satisfy your hunger and culinary curiosity. The Crystal Schni Room will be decked out in the colors of fall and will be serving up a huge selection of everyGerm an one’s favorite German dishes. The menu will include the traditional sauerbraten, schnitzel, c h ocola German sausages, and German-style meatballs. To accompany these tasty entrees will be a te n e t variety of delicious side dishes and salads, along with so much more.

Come enjoy authentic a r c b a r k e German and American cuisine at its best at the Fall Harvest in the Crystal Room.

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Hey Mambo, Italiano!

Enjoy Pasta Nights at the Crystal Room Every Wednesday Night Pasta night is the perfect night to gather friends or to just come out to meet others looking for some good laughs around the table and some delicious pasta dishes. So come, mix and match ingredients with your favorite sauce, maybe marinara, alfredo, or pesto. Pick from only the finest ingredients to make your pasta a little extra special as the chef sautés your dish right in front of you. It’s a great chance to have your own personalized creative creations without having to wear the apron or chef hat!

Palm Grill’s Blue Plate Special Continues

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Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.

If you are looking for a bargain lunch, then we have just the thing for you! Come on into the Palm Grill for a value-priced lunch with all the trimmings. The Blue Plate Special is offered for lunch Tuesdays through Saturdays for just $7.75. This special includes the entrée, beverage of choice, a scoop of ice cream for dessert, and the gratuity. The special changes daily, offering a wide variety of options. So make sure you stop by for lunch at the Palm Grill!

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We Invite You to Become a Friends of the Arts Supporter B Y

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This year marks our 6th Shell Point Concert Series and we have been pleased with the growing interest in the concert series by both our residents and local community.

As you saw from our recently published and mailed 07/08 Concert Brochure, we have an exciting lineup for our Main Series, including Roger Williams, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The Naples Philharmonic Orchestra, Christopher Parkening and Jubilant Sykes, and Whipple & Morales. New this year is the Chamber Concert Series and the Southwest Florida Symphony Series.

Our goal is to grow the series in quality and by the variety of offerings for all music lovers. As we work to achieve this goal we are sensitive to maintaining a fair ticket price that allows many of our residents and friends to participate. Our number one financial goal is to assure that our Concert Series is financially sound and all our expenses are covered.

You can support the arts here at Shell Point through your continued purchase of concert tickets and through your generous contributions to the Friends of The Arts.

The ticket sales assure we can pay our artists and a portion of our marketing costs.

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“Friends” donor and committee member, Kenneth Boyd of Sand Dollar, recently had this comment about contributing and becoming a member: “My wife Carol and I support the Friends of the Arts because we know that ticket sales cover only a fraction of the concert series true costs.

We appreciate the fact that Ken Boyd Shell Point subsidizes not only in dollars but in staff support and time.

We feel as a community it is our responsibility to finish the job and pick up the full costs.”

Mr. Boyd is correct, it takes over 600 man hours alone just to plan, organize, communicate and implement the Shell Point Concert Series.

We have seen this steady increase in the number of “Friends” contributors both from long term and new residents. Just last year alone, we saw a 40% increase in contributions from the previous year. Long time resident Ramona Kliss first contributed to the Friends of the Arts with her late husband, Victor. She continues to contribute in his memory.

“My late husband and I had a true love for fine music. As we aged, we found it more difficult to travel to Barbara Mann due to our growing physiRamona Kliss cal and visual limitations.

We love the fact that we could have a variety of quality musical offerings right here in our community. I would like to see the tradition continue for myself and others to enjoy.”

I extend an invitation to all of our previous Friends of the Arts contributors and new donors to give generously to this year’s Concert Series. Historically, we have had contributions, starting at $100 and increasing to the thousands as residents may choose to underwrite a specific concert. All contributions are important to the success of the Shell Point Concert Series. Your contribution assures we can continue to bring world class music to our stage for all to enjoy.

All contributions to the Friends of the Arts are tax deductible. As our way of saying “Thanks,” your donation comes with special recognition in our concert programs and invitations to select private events with our featured artists.

I sincerely thank you for your thoughtful consideration and support in advance.

Let the music play on.

Keep Great Programs Like this Coming to Shell Point Become a Friend of the Arts Supporter I/We wish to contribute a gift (tax deductible) as a Friend of the Arts, in the amount of $_____________________________ .

Maestros—$2,500 or more • Composers—$1,000-2,499 • Conductors—$500-999 • Soloists—$300-499 • Chorus—$100-299 Optional: (check one) ❏ I wish to make my contribution in honor of:

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❏ I wish to make my contribution in memory of: _________________________________ To make a contribution, please fill out this form and mail, along with your payment, to: Dawn Boren - Friends of the Arts • 15000 Shell Point Blvd., Suite 110 • Fort Myers, FL 33908 Please make checks payable to Shell Point.

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The Legacy Foundation Presents

Plan for your Future – Focus on Today Investing in Today’s Evolving Markets (Formally titled “Buy, Sell, Hold) On Tuesday, October 23, 2007, please join The Legacy Foundation and UBS Financial Services in the Grand Cypress Room as a dynamic seminar on today’s financial market is presented.

This seminar was originally titled Buy, Sell, Hold. However, due to the performance of the financial market this new topic proves to be much more powerful.

Have you wondered how it is possible to stay in retirement comfortably and stay focused despite market volatility and the transfer of wealth effectively?

Portfolio rebalancing is the process of bringing the different asset classes back into proper relationship, following a significant change in one or more. More simply stated, it is returning your portfolio to the proper mix of stocks, bonds

and cash when they no longer conform to your plan. Portfolios that are rebalanced even once per year are significantly less volatile than portfolios that have not been rebalanced. As your goals change, your portfolio should keep up.

Proper asset allocation manages the emotional response to market downturns, allowing you to stay invested over the long term. Asset allocation involves dividing an investment portfolio among different asset categories, such as stocks, bonds, and cash. The process of determining which mix of assets to hold in your portfolio is a very personal one.

The asset allocation that works best for you at any given point in your life will depend largely on your time horizon and your ability to tolerate risk.

Consistency can be one of the most important components of a successful retirement savings strategy. By putting a strategic investment plan in place and sticking to it, you can take a major step in establishing a sound financial foundation for yourself and your loved ones.

Paul Weinstein, First Vice President of Investments and Nadine Wilkes, Vice President of Investments from UBS Financial Services are both Certified Financial Planners and have spoken at Shell Point numerous times.

Registration There is no fee for this seminar.

However, to enable us to properly plan for our seminars, please fill out the registration form in The Academy Booklet and return to the Service Desk.

Eagles Preserve Residents Enjoy Lunch at Palm Grill Eagles Preserve residents got a chance to socialize over a nice meal at the Palm Grill. This event was the final Court Lunch in a series of luncheons held during the summer.

Now that the Eagles Perserve neighborhood is complete, these new residents are getting into the full swing of things. Be sure you say “Hello” when you run into them around the community.

Peggy Wimber, Susan and Leo Ross, Dolores and Bob Serra, and John Wimber

Richard and Wanda Dubbe, Zoe and Gale Vorce

Peter and Carolyn Nanfelt, Marcia and Kenneth Treiber

Jim and Dolores Harper, Eliot Sugarman, Mary Frasher

Jacki Jackson, Richard Darrell, Nancy and Phillip St. Clair.

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Clinton Cottrell, pastor of Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church, was the speaker at the Information Technology Forum on Saturday, September 8th. The Grand Cypress Room at the Woodlands was just about filled as Clinton shared an hour of fascinating stories from that fateful day of 9/11/01.

Rev. Cottrell is a retired air traffic controller, and it happened that he was working in the Pittsburg control tower when the terror attacks occurred. He shared several stories that did not make the popular press at the time. He discussed things like how approximately 5,000 airplanes in flight over the USA at the time were instructed to land and all did so within 40 minutes with not one accident, near miss, or incident of any kind. He also pointed out how Canadian families opened their homes to Americans stranded up there for a week.

Rev. Cottrell, a retired air traffic controller, spoke to a full house about the behind the scenes events of September 11. He was working his post that day at the Pittsburg control tower.

It’s hard to believe the following story of heroism never made it to the front page. F-16 fighter jets scrambled to intercept the airliner that eventually hit the Pentagon. They were too far away and could not get there in time,

Fall Salon Costume Contest Two Ways to Win a Salon Gift Certificate!

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Don’t Forget to Enter the Please join the Shell Point Salons as Great Salon Gift Certificate Give-Away! we celebrate fall with this year’s Salon The drawing on October 31st for the Costume Contest on Friday, October 26th. two $50 gift certificates to the salon is fast We invite you to visit each salon to place approaching! Don’t miss this opportunity your vote for your favorite costume. The for great compliSalon staff is sure to “Wow” you with their mentary salon creativity! By placing your favorite cosservices. To enter, tume vote, your name will also be automatisimply provide the cally entered into a drawing for a $25 Salon name and address Gift Certificate. of your family and/ One vote per or friends outside person, please.

Shell Point who The winning would appreciate salon employee Cle Keeley, receiving great gift will thank you Jim Hines, Island Salon Periwinkle ideas for a Shell for your votes as Point resident. Remember, they will receive a $25 gift cereach name and address you tificate to dinner. submit counts as one entry in In addition to being enterthe gift certificate drawing. tained by the salon staff, each Entry Forms salon will also offer a scrumpAdditional entry forms tious fall treat to make the are available in all salons. visit to the salons a real pleasNancy Hoit, Arbor Salon Please return your completure. We also invite you to ed entry to the Island Salon in person or join us and sport a costume of your own. via intercampus mail. Enter as many In previous years we have been visited by names and addresses you would like! The some interesting residents. Be sure to more entries, the better your chances of mark your calendar so you don’t miss this winning! Good Luck! year’s fall celebration in The Salons!

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but a lumbering, unarmed C-130 turboprop cargo plane was nearby. The pilot radioed that he was going to intercept. He put his aircraft between the jet and the White House, which was the presumed original target based on the course the terrorists were following. Then the pilot set his plane on a collision course with the airliner intending to ram it if necessary.

The terrorists flinched and turned. The C-130 once again maneuvered in the way of the jet.

The airliner eventually made a complete 360 which may have disoriented the terrorists. In any case, they abandoned the White House as a target and aimed for the Pentagon instead.

As far as Cottrell knew, that story never made the press, but the military did recognize these heroes within their own ranks. Rev. Cottrell said, “Evil is hard to stop, but how you operate around it makes the difference.”

“I love going to the Arbor Salon every week and visiting Becky and Nancy — Becky is like my adopted daughter.

My husband, Ed, and I are always telling everyone what great work Becky does; the hair care we receive is absolutely fabulous!” — Ginny Barnitz, Parkwood

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Backyard Buddies:

Box Turtles

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In Florida you can’t go far without stumbling across one of Florida’s several species of turtles. By far the most common, the box turtle, is one of the longest living and slowest reproducing species in the world!

When a box turtle first hatches from its egg, it is a mere 1.25 inches long! Little is known about the lives of young box turtles because they are so secretive and hard to

find. In fact, it is very rare to find a box turtle much smaller than about 3.5 or 4 inches long. It is thought that these young turtles spend most of their time concealed in brush or leaf litter and feed primarily on insects.

Box turtles tend ASSISTANT to grow rather slowly, reaching sexual maturity between 7 and 10 years old, and 5 or 6 inches in length. Once mature, a female box turtle will lay between 3 and 6 eggs each spring in a shallow nest. The eggs are left unguarded and hatch in the late summer or early fall when hatching occurs.

Box turtles commonly reach 25-30 years of age, and there are well-documented cases of turtles living to the ripe old age of 40!

Being an extremely versatile animal, box turtles inhabit a wide variety of habitats from wooded swamps to dry, grassy fields. Although not aquatic, box turtles will often venture into shallow water at the edge of ponds or streams or in puddles.

These turtles do not travel far, usually staying within an area with a diameter of 750ft or less. In cold climates they hibernate through the winter in loose soil at a depth of up to two feet.

Box turtles are omnivores in the broadest sense of the word. They will eat almost anything. Intriguingly, it is thought that young box turtles are primarily carnivorous and that as they grow, their diet shifts toward plant material. Favorite foods include almost any insect (although they seem to particularly relish worms and slugs), virtually any fruit or berry, and a variety of vegetable material. Interestingly, box turtles are even able to eat many mushrooms that are toxic to humans.

Photography Service Comes To Shell Point Have Your Holiday Photo Taken with a Beautiful Shell Point Backdrop Just in time for the Holidays, Shell Point has teamed up with locally owned photography services of Sebrie Images. Sebrie Images has been operating in Southwest Florida for 9 years specializing in family portraits and weddings. Capture perfect family moments by having a portrait taken this Thanksgiving holiday. Sebrie will be at Shell Point Wednesday, November 21st, and Friday, November 23rd. Portrait background choices are Woodlands Fireplace, the Mid–Rise Fountain or the Island Beach.

Do you have family coming to help celebrate Christmas? Sebrie Images will return to Shell Point the week of December 22nd to make the holidays a lasting memory.

For more information on pricing for Sebrie Images Photography Services or to make an appointment, please call the Woodlands Desk at 454-2054.

Relaxed natural settings, creative photographers, and years of experience create exceptional family portraits that will last for years to come.

A marvelous family memory!

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Women’s Ministries:

Adventures in Babylon

The call is going out to all Shell Point ladies who are looking for challenge and adventure; we’re going to Baghdad!

Well okay, not modern day Baghdad (that might entail more adventure than any of us care to have), but we’re going to Baghdad as it was in antiquity—the famous city of Babylon. It may sound a little scary, but we have an experienced tour guide, a courageous man of integrity by the name of Daniel. Though his experiences come from a different time, place and culture than ours, there are some amazing parallels. He’s had to face the same kind of pressures and temptations that Christians encounter today and he will model to us how to have enduring integrity while living in a culture that is often hostile to belief in an Almighty God. This adventure will begin as we are introduced to Daniel on Tuesday, October 9th at 9:45am (note the new time). We will

meet in the Village Church Hospitality Room as the Women’s Ministries begins the Fall Bible Study series using Beth Moore’s study on the book of Daniel. This “trip to Babylon” will last 6 weeks (each Tuesday morning) concluding on Nov. 13.

But when we’re done, don’t completely “unpack your suitcase” because we’ll be rejoining our friend Daniel for another 6 week trip at the end of January 2008.

Here’s a partial itinerary for the trip. On Day 1 of our trip we will get a first hand report about some tough choices Daniel and a few of his friends were up against, and learn how we too, can make difficult choices in a way that pleases God. On subsequent days you’ll need walking shoes as we walk the streets of Babylon for some up close observations of a self-absorbed and overindulgent culture.

Don’t forget your camera when we take a side trip outside Babylon to the plain of Dura to see a 90 foot high statue and we enjoy a concert of ethnic music. You’ll want to stay standing for that one. This will be followed by a visit to a very hot foundry.

But ladies, this won’t be just a “back roads” kind of trip. No, Daniel has VIP passes to take us right into the pri-

WORLD FOCUS WEEKEND

October 19 - 21

Visit the exhibits Friday evening thru Sunday evening.

Basic information comparing the seven major global areas and fascinating objects will be on display.

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vate palaces of some very powerful and influential rulers. We’ll get a peek into the royal bedchambers of King Nebuchadnezzar and later join King Belshazzar at a lavish feast. Our final stop on this first leg of the adventure will be a visit to a zoological park of sorts, albeit with only one species of mammals—lions.

There we will meet another of Daniel’s powerful friends, King Darius, and Daniel will actually go into the pen with the lions as he concludes the trip with a lesson on courage and trust.

You don’t need to make reservations but you’ll need the tour guidebook to follow along with us. The Daniel Bible Study book by Beth Moore can be purchased for $15 at the Village Church office. You will be using the same book for the January-March part of the adventure.

So here’s hoping you can spare a few weeks for the adventure of a lifetime!

Guest Speaker Addresses Global Church Challenges Dr. Jim Plueddemann is bringing the world and the challenges facing the church into focus at the special weekend of meetings to be held in The Village Church October 19-21. Through colorful exhibits World Focus weekend will also feature 7 major areas of the globe where residents of Shell Point have lived and worked: Europe, Africa, China, Latin America, the Middle East, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Dr. Jim Plueddemann and his wife Carol, daughter of missionary parents in Ecuador, worked cross-culturally in Africa.

After completing his Ph.D. degree, Jim

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Escamilla (When We Are Living), Sydney The apostle Paul encourages us to Carter (Lord of the Dance) and more! speak to one another with psalms, The Festival of Hymns gives opportunihymns and spiritual songs. The music we ty for everyone to sing these favorite songs share in worship helps us to communicate our in a grand celebration as the faith to one another as well as our program is led by The Village praise to the Lord. The hymns we Church Choir, under the direcenjoy singing will come to life on tion of Randy Woods, Minister Sunday evening, October 28th, at of Worship and Music; accom6:15 p.m. as The Village Church panied by organist, Calvin Choir presents A Festival of Organist, Calvin Johansson (Cameo Court), The Hymns. This work by Hal Hopson is a collection of favorite hymns Johansson (Cameo) Village Church Celebration Ringers, and a brass ensemble and includes dramatic presentafrom the Florida Gulf Coast Symphony. tions of the hymn writers telling the stories The featured soloist will be soprano behind the hymns they have written.

Jean Hawkins from Morgantown, WV. Jean Several hymn writers will be presented will be singing “Clap Your Hands!” by John in first person dramatic monologues by Shell Calvin, “Blessed Assurance” by Fanny Point Residents. You will hear Isaac Watts, Crosby and the spiritual “Guide My Feet” the seventeenth-century minister who is

by John Wesley Work. As a soloist, Jean is often referred to as the “Liberator of English a fine singer with a contagious joy that Hymnody,” speak of his childhood frustramakes her music inspiring. tion with hymnody and how his father chalIn a community with residents from lenged him “to write something better.” so many church and denominational You will also hear other hymn stories by backgrounds, this will be a wonderful Martin Luther (A Mighty Fortress Is Our opportunity for us to unite our hearts and God), Charles Wesley (O For A Thousand voices as we sing this Festival of Hymns in Tongues to Sing), Catherine Winkworth praise to God. (Now Thank We All Our God), Roberto

taught at Wheaton College Graduate School where subjects such as Philosophy of Ministry and Cross Cultural Leadership attracted students to their favorite prof. His warm and engaging style along with his vast knowledge and experience made his lectures and interaction outside the classroom life changing for many graduate students.

Some years later SIM International invited Jim and Carol Plueddemann to head up that large mission organization which has worked in many continents of the globe. In that capacity classroom theory became praxis as the mission sending agency grew under Dr. Pleuddemann's leadership. Workshops and seminars for national leaders were held in many countries. After about ten years of leadership in SIM, Jim felt God leading him back to the classroom. He currently teaches at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School outside Chicago.

Presently Dr. Pleuddemann is on sabbatical and hard at work on a book he has thought about and lived for a long time. The Challenge of Cross-Cultural Leadership, the working title of his study, will be published sometime next year. Saturday morning, October 20 at 9:45 Shell Point residents can enjoy a fascinating presentation on this very subject: the importance of leadership development in the global church. His wife Carol, associate pastor in a church near West Chicago where they make their home, will be accompanying Jim. This will be their first visit to our community.

About the Soloist

Soprano Jean Hawkins comes to us from Morgantown, WV where she and her husband Andrew serve the CMA Church.

She is a graduate of McDaniel College in Maryland with a degree in voice and music education where she performed leading roles in West Side Story, H.M.S Pinafore and Guest soprano other musical producsoloist, Jean tions. She currently Hawkins sings with the WV University Choral Union, a universitycommunity ensemble which performs major choral works. She has studied with West Virginia University Artist-inResidence, tenor Augusto Paglialunga. Jean has a special love for sacred and choral music and enjoys using her musical gifts to minister to the body of Christ. When traveling with her husband for ministry she has sung in Paris, Nazareth, Israel, and China.

She and Andy are the parents of two grown children, Matt and Kate.

World Focus weekend is planned to interest many Shell Point community residents. Dr. Pleuddemann will be speaking in The Village Church Friday evening at 7:15, Saturday morning at 9:45, and Sunday at 10:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Plan to attend any or all of these special presentations. Check out his website to acquaint yourself with our featured speaker: http://missionaryimpossible.blogspot.com.

Jim Plueddemann, professor of intercultural studies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, is the featured speaker and will give presentations each day of World Focus Weekend. He is pictured here (center in back row) with his wife Carol (in front of him) and his daughter’s family (to the left), and his son’s family (to the right).

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Men on Target The Island Tunnel’s Tarpon Room was the scene of this year’s Shell Point darts tournament. Six competitors, all men, turned out to compete for prizes and bragging rights.

Competitors played the traditional game of Cricket to determine the winner of a Target (where else?) gift card. Ray Nandal (Nautilus) was crowned this year’s champion as his wife, Doris, cheered him on!

The competitors enjoyed the games, laughs and a morning snack provided by the winner of the last darts tournament, Paul Myatt (Junonia).

“We had a great time! Hopefully we’ll have even more competitors next year,” said program coordinator Ted Yeatts.

The dart board and darts will stay up in the Tarpon Room for any residents who would like to try their hand at darts… or get an early start practicing for next year’s tournament!

L to R: Paul Myatt (Junonia), Dayton Slater (Sand Dollar), winner Ray Nandal (Nautilus), Herman Bips (King’s Crown), Harvey Stahle (Turban) and Dick Johnston (Turban).

Ted Yeatts congratulates tournament champion Ray Nandal (Nautilus).

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Dear Suzy Q, You had to be tired after a busy season carrying Shell Point residents and guests on 60 Mangrove trips and 50 lunch trips. That’s 110 trips! Weather was great, with only one cancellation. However, your engine was sick one time and we weren’t able to do one of our lunch trips. There were also some Mangrove trips cancelled because you did not attract enough passengers. But nevertheless, you pleased 1,076 guests, taking 563 people on Mangrove trips, and 588 people on lunch trips. Not a bad record for a sevenyear-old gal who has spent 1,800 hours entertaining guests, who for the first time were wearing life jackets.

You have been stored outside in past years. But this year, you are high and dry inside a storage building, keeping company with other boats, motor homes and automobiles.

Since this facility is not on the water, you had to ride there on a trailer from the Punta Rassa boat ramp. Never fear, when the time comes we will haul you out, paint your pontoons, perform some required maintenance, and slide you back into the water.

Punta Rassa boat ramp will be closed, so you will enter the water at another location.

The schedule will be the same as last year, lunches on Monday and Thursday, with Mangrove trips on Tuesday and Wednesday. Your operation this season will begin with a lunch trip to Rumrunners on Monday, October 15. Your crew is looking forward to another busy season and will continue to keep you safe, readily available and looking great.

Sincerely, Captain Kessler and the Suzy Q crew

Suzi Q captains, crewman and narrators from L-R: Charlotte Baker, Dick Rochstroh, John Oliver, Jim Harrison, Ralph Persson, Jim Kessler, Jim Straup, Kay Strong, Bob Britz, Carolyn Bartholet, Bill Saunders, Cle Keeley, Henry Hansen, John Lehman, Ken Marshall, Dick Boynton and Fred Bittman.

Fred is holding a large 32" snook which he caught earlier that day from his boat.