Shell Point Life November 2009

November 2009 Vol. 4 Issue 11

Coming Home

By Lynn Schneider, editor It’s a wonderful feeling to makes our community truly spearrive after a long trip and cial – the people! One group of find the familiar comfort of residents has discovered somehome waiting for us. And thing new about themselves in that’s what Shell Point is, the present by searching their home. past through the Shell Point Whether you’re a Genealogy Club. Intrigued? full time resident who Learn more about this interestcalls Shell Point home ing group of genealogy all year long, or a seagumshoes in the article on page sonal resident – return7. Another group of residents ing for the winter – in the news this month is prowelcome home, we’re glad filed in the article Head of the you’re here!

Class. These individuals were November is typically each recently recognized for the month when we weltheir personal or professional come the return of our winachievements and we are proud ter residents — as old Flash back to high school to share their stories. in 1974-1977. relationships among friends and As we prepare to celebrate neighbors are renewed and new friendships are Homecoming at Shell Point, we can’t help established. This year, Shell Point will be cel- but reflect on memories from the past. Many ebrating this annual occurrence with an old of us may still have an old, dusty yearbook fashioned Homecoming in a week of spirited, from high school or college sitting on a shelf playful, and fun-loving activities which have somewhere. If we pulled it down and cracked been planned by members of the Resort it open, we would find a picture of what our Services department for your enjoyment. Our lives were back then — in another time and own Mary Franklin, resort services manager, another place. gets us into the spirit of the event which is I like to think that Shell Point Life is a litdescribed in detail on pages 3 – 5. tle like a yearbook. But instead of focusing on In addition to details about this month’s the past, it tells a fresh story – life at Shell Homecoming events, the November Shell Point – here and now. This is your story! And Point Life is filled with stories about what I can’t wait to read all about it.

ON THE COVER Mary Franklin, resort services manager — and one of Shell Point’s most-spirited cheerleaders — gets the crowd pumped up to celebrate Homecoming Week.

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“As we express our gratitude, we must never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them.”

-John Fitzgerald Kennedy

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

Editor Lynn Schneider Assistant Editor Rochelle Cherniawski Art Director Rich Cerrina Design and Layout Wendy Iverson Contributors Gene McGonigle, Teri Kollath, Linda Rakos, Robyn Church, Tom Frackenpohl, Mary Franklin, Bev Chandley, Rachael Dula, Inga Bredahl, Randy Woods, Bev Patten, Tim Stephenson, Sandra Ashley, Glenda Stephenson, Lee Johns, Garth Francis, Peggy Holton Do you have story ideas or photos to share?

Contact Rochelle Cherniawski, assistant editor, by calling 239-454-2055 or e-mail: rochellecherniawski@shellpoint.org.

Or submit suggestions in writing to Rochelle at the Shell Point Welcome Center.

Back Issues Available Online Is there an issue of one of the magazines that you just have to have? Was your friend or family member seen in a recent issue but you lost it? You can find the current issue as well as the back issues of the magazine at www.shellpoint.net/spl/splife.htm

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Shell Point will be celebrating community pride with the rustle of pom-pons, the cheer of exuberant fans, and the crowning of the Homecoming Court.

We have heaps of merriment planned for the week, so get ready to celebrate the unity and strength within Shell Point!

Get Ready to Show Your Pride November 16-20

Pep Rally • Picnic & Parade • Royalty • Dance • Bonfire and more!

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Homecoming Week Point’s Shell Point

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sharing the pride you have for your community. Shell Point certainly has many reasons to be proud. Great views, excellent amenities, abundant wellness opportunities, delicious food, and a staff that is willing to care, serve, and satisfy are all reasons to celebrate the award-winning lifestyle at Shell Point Retirement Community.

Often times Shell Point’s biggest and loudest cheerleaders are the residents. Homecoming Week gives you an opportunity to SHOUT out loud the pride you have for your community!

From the opening Pep Rally on Monday to the Closing Ceremony on Friday, Homecoming Week will be filled with programs that will be reminiscent of your high school and college days.

Nov. 16 Pep Rally

Homecoming Week kicks off with a Pep Rally on Monday, November 16, at 2 p.m. in the church auditorium. The event will include the pounding sounds of the Fort Myers Green Waves marching band, the Shell Point Cheerleaders, and the court mascot competition. Will Arbor Court hold onto their championship status from the 2008 Olympics? We’ll see when each court presents their mascot and cheer. And don’t forget, crowd participation will go a long way to score points for your court!

The ballots will be counted prior to the event and the Homecoming Kings and Queens for each neighborhood will be announced. Do not miss this event; you never know what is going to happen! Do you have spirit? Let’s hear it!

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Memo ries o f a One Room Sc hool House & Evening Bonfire and S ing-al ong Did you have to walk up hill both ways to school? Did you grab your own switch off the tree when you disobeyed the teacher? Most importantly, do you have memories of the amazing teachers that could teach all subjects to several different grades at once? Did you develop friendships during elementary school that are still thriving today?

Join a group of residents as they share Memories of a One Room School House in the Social Center on November 17 at 1:15 p.m. Not only will the panel share their memories, but the crowd will be encouraged to tell stories of their own.

Bring your old class pictures or school house items to share with the group. Shell Point Life staff will be on hand to take pictures of your treasures. A ticket is required and can be picked up at either of the service desks.

In the evening enjoy familiar music that is sure to have everyone singing along. Dan Philgreen will be playing guitar in the Amphitheater at 7:15 p.m. on Tuesday, November 17. A night of bonfire ambience, music, laughter, and camaraderie is just one more memorable way to celebrate the SPRC Homecoming and show your court pride.

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Homeco mi ng Parade & Pi cnic in the Par k

On Wednesday, November 18, grab a seat around The Island perimeter for the Homecoming Parade at 10:30 a.m. Be delighted as you see the Homecoming Kings and Queens along with activity and volunteer groups showing their Shell Point pride. The community will welcome some special visitors to the celebration, including the Hot Chili Rods, a vintage 1928 Fire Truck, CROW, and Ding Darling. Relax in the chairs that will be set up around the Island and leave your car at home because there will be extra transportation provided throughout the morning.

After the parade, head over to the Island Park for a hot dog picnic under the Cuban Laurel trees. This relaxing afternoon will be spent enjoying the beautiful view of the river.

Participate in a game of croquet, bocce, or even checkers with your neighbors. Residents are also welcome to bring acoustic instruments and share their talents. A ticket is required. If you would like to bring a friend or family member, guest tickets are available for $10 at either service desk.

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SPIRIT DAYS

Court Prid e Day! Co llege Day! ride Day! Sh ell Point P Hat Day!

The Academy has planned a Coffee with a Neighbor in honor of Shell Point’s Homecoming celebration, which will take place in The Island Social Center at 1:15 p.m. on Thursday, November 19. This presentation will include a panel of Shell Point residents reminiscing of what college was like from an administrator’s point of view.

Dance the night away on Thursday, November 19, at 7:00 p.m. The Grand Cypress Room will be transformed into a high school gymnasium, complete with streamers, balloons, and a trophy case.

Stroll down memory lane with music from the 50s, 60s, and 70s, provided by Billy Dean and Dawn. Light fare will be the perfect complement to dinner at the Crystal Room or Palm Grill. This is a great way to enhance your homecoming week experience. Sign-up required. $15 per person

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C lo si n g Ce r e mon i e s

All good things must come to a close, and the SPRC Homecoming is no different. A special closing ceremony is planned for Friday, November 20, at 2:00 p.m. in the Church Auditorium. Be there to view a video recap of the week’s events and find out which court will be the winner of the best cheer and mascot. The SPRC cheerleaders will be on hand to present spirit awards and to keep the energy flowing.

Throughout Homecoming Week, be sure to participate in the Spirit Days. Participation is just one more way to earn points to become the individual, group, or court with the most SPRC Homecoming spirit!

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Monday is Show Your Court Pride Day at the Pep Rally. Pull out those old college T-shirts for College Day on Tuesday. The Parade and Picnic in the Park on Wednesday will be a great place to show off your Shell Point Pride by wearing logo shirts and hats. On Thursday, show up to all your meetings or activity groups wearing wacky hats for Hat Day. During the Closing Ceremonies the court, group, and individual with the most spirit throughout the week will win the Spirit Competition!

Cr own Y our K in g a n d Q u e en

Make sure to stop by either service desk from November 9 -13 to vote for the King and Queen of your neighborhood. Please vote once and only for the neighborhood you live in. Eagles Preserve, The Arbor, King’s Crown, and Pavilion will vote for homecoming court in their buildings. If you would like to be the homecoming King or Queen, start campaigning now!

Extra bus transportation will be available for all Homecoming events. Throughout the week, tune into SPTV for important updates and possible changes to schedules or locations.

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A Seasoned Veteran on a Mission

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SHELL POINT VETERANS’ CLUB ESTABLISHED Jack Hubbard (Lakewood), a retired United States Air Force Major, has lived some amazing adventures. His stories are captured in his book, Patriots Will, Surviving the Great Depression and World War II Combat.

“My daughter, Cheri, asked me to write about my World War II experiences,” recalled Jack. “And after reading the first draft, my brother-in-law encouraged me to expand the memoir to cover my family history.”

Within the first moments of opening up the book, the reader is immersed in the story of a dramatic mission that Jack flew over Berlin in 1944. As poor Jack Hubbard (Lakewood) weather forced served in the Air Force. some of the supporting aircraft to abort the mission, and a mid-air collision caused three aircraft to fall to their doom, Jack and his crew continued.

When they approached their target, and the bombardier called “bombs away,” Jack opened the door to the bomb bay and discovered that one of the ten 500-pound bombs was still lodged in the bomb rack.

While the plane cruised five miles above the earth, Jack grabbed his portable oxygen mask and teetered out onto the bomb bay catwalk, which was no wider than his boot, and began kicking the bomb to set it free. Ice quickly formed on his oxygen mask as he mustered his last bit of strength for one final kick.

He succeeded, hurried to the radio room, and announced, “Bomb bay all clear.”

After returning to his seat, his eyes settled on something in front of him. “In my haste to get to the bomb, I had forgotten to put on my parachute!”

The book goes on to reveal stories of Jack’s childhood, including hitchhiking with a pair of escaped convicts, hopping crowded railcars, and attending high school with Judy Garland.

Patriot’s Will is a must read. It is available in the Shell Point Gift Shop.

A Group for Veterans

When Jack and Karen, moved to Shell Point in December of 2008, Jack called Mary Franklin, manager of resort services, to ask if there was a club for veterans. “There wasn’t a group at the time. But Mary informed me that I could start one!” laughed Jack. “So I did.”

Karen is thrilled that Jack decided to lead the group. “I think it’s something that is needed at Shell Point. And Jack is certainly qualified.

I’m very proud of him.”

A group of 60 people gathered in May for the very first meeting of the Veterans’ Club. “It was more of an organizational meeting. We wanted to establish a representative and volunteer leader from each service branch,” said Jack.

The popularity of the club remained evident as more than 45 participants showed up to the meeting in June.

After a summer break, a group of close to 40 people gathered for the Veterans’ Club meeting to recount their memories from the tragic events of September 11, 2001.

Walt McCollum (Oakmont), who served in the air force for four years, enjoyed the September meeting. “Being a veteran myself, I was interested and excited when I heard we

Veteran’s Day Patriotic Lunch November 11 • Crystal Dining Room • 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Honor the vets in your life with a patriotic lunch at the Crystal Dining Room. In honor of Veteran’s Day, Dick Hamm will entertain the crowd with patriotic music.

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were going to have a Veterans’ Club at Shell Point. I’m looking forward to continuing to attend the meetings.”

In October the group welcomed Sandra Beckley, director of the Sarasota National Cemetery, who spoke about the new facility.

The group is planning to take a bus trip to tour the property early next year.

“The format of the Veterans’ Club is flexible. Sometimes we stay in the large group setting, and other times we break into small groups,” explained Jack. “The club is for everybody. We’re not a forum for political or religious discussion. We want to make it as enjoyable as possible.”

Club meetings offer an opportunity to meet with others who have served in various branches of the military. L-R: David Fountain (Junonia) served as Navy Chaplin, Charles Whitson (Lucina) served with the Amphibian Engineers in the Army, George McKinnell (Junonia) served in the Navy, and Donald Remington (Lakewood) served in the Marines.

The Veterans’ Club meets the second Friday of each month. This month, the club welcomes Vic Fredlund, patient’s advocate of the Veterans Administration, to speak about the medical and other benefits available to veterans. For more information, contact Jack at 433-1210.

Patriotic Salute

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sandwich options, such as the prime rib or grilled pork, and turkey burgers. All sandwiches are served with French fries and coleslaw. There is even a “heart smart” vegetable chili for diners watching their diets. And following lunch, participate in a Veteran’s Day salute at 2:15 p.m. at The Island Amphitheater.

GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION! MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30 AND TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1

You are Cordially Invited to Attend the FineMark National Bank & Trust Grand Opening Event Tour the newly renovated FineMark Bank office, meet the friendly staff, and mingle with your neighbors while enjoying a tempting selection of hors d'oeuvres and refreshments.

Transportation will be provided.

See the suggested transportation schedule for your court’s pick-up time.

Open House Bus Schedule To accommodate everyone, there will be a time for each court to visit the new bank.

Monday, Nov. 30

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Macoma, Royal Bonnet . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 a.m.

Sand Dollar, Coquina . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:45 a.m.

Tellidora, Cellana . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11:30 a.m.

Periwinkle, Nautilus . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:00 p.m.

Kings Crown, Harbor Court . . . . . . . .1:45 p.m.

Sundial, Cameo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:30 p.m.

Turban, Junonia, Lucina . . . . . . . . . . .3:15 p.m.

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Susan Chicone, managing executive, will be one of many FineMark representatives greeting guests at the Open House.

Court Pick Up

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Lakewood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10:00 a.m.

Rosemont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11:00 a.m.

Oakmont . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1:00 p.m.

Parkwood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2:00 p.m.

Eagles Preserve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3:00 p.m.

Once a Scout, Always a Scout

Calling All Girl Scouts!

Resident Shares Her Love of Scouting with Next Generation

Share Your Fond Scouting Experiences with Us

Barbara Milligan (Periwinkle) fondly remembers her days as a Girl Scout. Far left: Barbara began her Girl Scouting experience as a Brownie when she was 7 years old.

Center: Here, she and another determined young lady from her troop are setting out with cookie boxes in hand for their annual cookie sale.

Below: Today, Barbara still helps with the cookie sales with her niece, Jennifer Carter, who carries on the family’s scouting tradition.

Were you a Girl Scout or a Campfire Girl?

Or perhaps you led a troop or volunteered? We want to hear all about it! And we would love to see your scouting paraphernalia including: sashes, vests, hats, badges, and especially photographs — we are planning a possible scouting-related event in the future where these items could be displayed.

If you have fond memories to share of your days as a Girl Scout or Campfire Girl, contact Rochelle Cherniawski at 454-2055, or via e-mail at rochellecherniawski@shellpoint.org.

Remember sitting around the campfire toasting marshmallows and singing Kumbaya?

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Grandkids Express Love through Creative Posters

Shell Point is known to have quite a few talented residents, but after the first annual Grandparents’ Day Poster contest, it is quite obvious that talent runs in the family!

When Sam Cutter of Eagles Preserve, Sara Jane Maass of Rosemont, and Jackie Ormrod of Sand Dollar agreed to judge the first annual Grandparent’s Day Poster Contest for the Shell Point Inter-Generational committee, none of the women had any idea that they would be reviewing more than 200 posters submitted by grandkids from across the United States!

“This is wonderful,” exclaimed Sam when she entered the Social Center and saw more than a dozen banquet tables covered in posters. The posters were divided into groups according to age and the team of judges quickly got to work reviewing each poster. “This is really hard to choose,” declared Jackie Ormrod as she compared the artwork and

read each of the heartwarming sentiments carefully hand drawn on the posters. After careful deliberation and a lot of smiles and chuckles, the judges finally arrived at their decision on the winners.

Following the judging, Lynn Schneider, assistant vice president of marketing and communications, and Claude Emler, advertising production manager, set out on a road trip to various Lee County schools to present the awards to the winners. Out of town winners received their awards by mail. “The Grandparent’s Day Poster Contest was very successful for its first year,” said Lynn. “The entries we received in this contest were delightful and it was a lot of fun to meet some of the children who participated.”

Sara Jane Maass, Sam Cutter, and Jackie Ormrod of the Intergenerational Committee acted as the judges for the poster contest.

Jory Matos, a junior at Lehigh High School, received 2nd place (16-18 age category). Principal Jeff Spiro and Lynn Schneider presented his award.

Program coordinators Dave DeFonzo and Chad Gosselin of the Sanibel Recreation Center posed with children from the after school program.

Several students from Summit Christian School received awards. Art teacher Janine Coker (left) and Principal Susan Taylor (right).

Dick and Jeanne Dunlap (Sand Dollar) hold their grandkids’ posters.

Principal Dodie Jeter and art teacher Trina Emler posed with the winners from Providence Christian School in Cape Coral.

The second grade gifted class from Sunshine Elementary posed with their principal Dr. Winston Bishop and teacher Lorie Deprofio.

South Fort Myers High principal Tommy O’Connell and Ciera Tavares (1st place, 16-18 age category)

Below: One of the youngest participants was Kinley Gomez, daughter of Jonel Gomez, Pavilion nurse practitioner. Kinley won first place in the 4-6 age division for her depiction of activities she enjoys with her grandparents.

“The Shell Point poster contest was a wonderful opportunity for Kinley to reflect on her grandparents and how they have enriched her life,” said Jonel.

Shell Point Residents are Invited to Attend

Florida Residency and Estate Planning Workshop

A Florida Residency and Estate Planning Workshop

Wednesday, November 11 8:30 - 10:30 a.m.

Presented by The Legacy Foundation

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All attendees will rece Trust Analyivsise a FREE as a Florida R as well e Guide & DVsDidency

In this informative workshop, you will learn

• What the advantages are to Florida Residency • If your will and trust from up North are still valid • Why you need to update your legal documents to Florida law • How to avoid probate • If you can save taxes by declaring Florida Residency • What you need to know about Florida homestead laws • How you can keep your legal documents up to date in a cost effective manner

Agenda 8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Light refreshments and Complimentary Written Trust Analysis Bring your current Trust documents to the workshop for a complimentary 12-Point written analysis

Guest Speakers Florida Bar Board Certified Wills, Trusts & Estates Attorneys Craig R. Hersch and Michael B. Hill

9:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.

Florida Residency Presentation and Questions & Answers

Reserve your space by calling either service desk.

Craig R. Hersch

Michael B. Hill

A number of individuals at Shell Point have taken advantage of the past three years.

IRA Charitable Rollover

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What is an IRA charitable rollover?

The law uses the term “qualified charitable distribution” to describe an IRA charitable rollover. A qualified charitable distribution is money that individuals who are 70 ½ or older may direct from their traditional IRA to eligible charitable organizations. Shell Point qualifies as an eligible charitable organization. The provision has a cap of $100,000 for charitable distributions

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This is a tremendous opportunity for many, and one that a number of individuals at Shell Point have taken advantage of in the past three years. This provision is due to expire on December 31, 2009. Please contact The Legacy Foundation if you would like more information or if you would like assistance in making a charitable rollover from your IRA.

Calling All Golfers!

Swing in to the 6th Annual Shell Point Open Golf Tournament P RO C E E D S TO B E N E F I T T H E R E H A B I L I TAT I O N C E N T E R AT T H E L A R S E N PAV I L I O N AT S H E L L P O I N T SPONSORED BY THE SCOGGINS/MORELAND GROUP OF UBS On Friday, November 13, The Legacy and former players. The auction will also Foundation at Shell Point will host the include various gift packages.

6th Annual Shell Point Open Golf Tournament According to Timothy Stephenson, to raise funds for the Rehabilitation Center executive director of The Legacy Foundation, at Shell Point. The Shell Point Open has “Participants will even have an opportunity been a long-standing tradition to meet and mingle with NFL and has always offered a day full players during the event.” of fun for golfers while raising The 2009 Shell Point money for a worthy cause.

Open, which will be played “Last year’s tournament was a as a scramble in teams blast, and this year will hold just of four, is open to as much excitement if not more,” golfers from all over said Jessica Clark, public relations Southwest Florida. coordinator. “Plus, this year’s tournament Grand prizes will be will include a new feature, a silent aucawarded for the tion” longest drive, The Larsen Pavilion’s on-site Many of the items in the silent rehabilitative and physical therapy longest putt and auction will be merchandise and closest to the hole. services welcome residents of memorabilia from the NFL, such Golfers will Shell Point as well as individuals from outside the community. as a football signed by hall of famers enjoy playing on

Get Those Packages There on Time Christmas Postage Rates and Mailing Deadlines With the holidays approaching, the service desks are preparing for a busy season of shipping, and they have compiled a helpful mailing reference guide with important dates for your holiday mailing needs. By understanding the holiday mailing guidelines, your holiday shipments will certainly go smoothly.

The service desks can process First Class, Priority, Media/Book rate, as well as Certified mailings. Priority boxes and insulated mail pouches are available in assorted sizes. Holiday stamps to celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Hanukkah are also available.

Helpful Packing Tips

When reusing a box, completely remove or eliminate all previous labels and markings

with heavy black marker.

Careful packaging is the best way to safeguard your valuable items against damage. Fragile items should be packed in foamed plastic or padding to protect the items. Mark your packages fragile if the items are breakable. Or mark perishable on boxes that contain food or other items that can spoil.

Tape the opening of the box and reinforce all seams with 2-inch wide tape. Use clear or brown packaging tape, reinforced packing tape, or paper tape. Do not use cord, string, twine, masking tape, or cellophane tape.

To ensure accurate and timely delivery of your parcel, print very clearly with a thick pen or permanent marker so that the address is legible from an arm’s length away.

Shell Point’s 18-hole Championship Golf Course while supporting the services and daily efforts of the Rehabilitation Center at Shell Point, which helps to restore and improve the quality of life for countless individuals.

Golfers Sign Up Today

There is still space available to play, so sign up today. The cost is $125 per golfer, of which $90 is receipted as a tax deductible contribution.

To sign up to play in the tournament or to request more information, contact Deborah Henning at 466-8484.

Resort Services Reference Guide

2009 Postage Rates & Mailing Deadlines If you have questions, contact either Service Desk.

Current Postage Rates 1st Class mail ....................................44¢ 1st Class mail, additional ounce ......17¢ Canada ..............................................75¢ Mexico ..............................................79¢ All other countries ............................98¢ Postcards ............................................28¢ International postcards......................98¢ Flat Rate Priority Box ..................$10.35 Large Flat Rate Priority Box ........$13.95 Military Flat Rate Priority Box....$11.95

Last Suggested Dates for Mailing International airmail ....................Dec. 5 Canada/Mexico ..........................Dec. 11 Military APO/FPO zip 093 ..........Dec. 4 All other APO/FPO zips ............Dec. 11

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Adventures in Academia A Homecoming-Themed Coffee with a Neighbor and an On-the-Go trip to Big Cypress Reservation are Highlights of the November Academy B

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In honor of the homecoming celebration, enjoy a panel discussion, featuring residents who were involved with college administration, including Phil Gannon (Rosemont), Warren Goodall (Lucina), Bill Lanpher (Oakmont), Ken Masters (Turban), Jean Richardson (Arbor), and Jim Wallace (Lakewood). Remember your days on a college campus during Coffee with the Retired Shell Point College Administrators on Thursday, November 19.

Mind, Body, and Spirit

Explore the issues and solutions that affect the field of urology during two courses that divide the sexes and will promote a comfortable atmosphere for dialog. On Monday, November 2, Dr. Harry Tsai, from Florida Specialists in Urology, will present Urology for Men Only. On Tuesday, November 3, Lee Ann Boyd, M.S.N. ARNP from Southwest Florida Urologic Associates, will present Urology for Women Only.

Mental Exercises is offered for the second time this trimester on Wednesday, November 4. Course instructor Lynn Wallen, Ph.D., is a former university instructor who is certified by the American Senior Fitness Association as a cognitive fitness facilitator.

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Learn to Nordic Walk sessions are offered, beginning Tuesday, November 3.

NPW Master Instructor Heidi Klimt will get you started with a new kind of exercise that burns 46 percent more calories than just standard walking and can be performed outside all year long.

Tips for vocal health will be offered on Monday, November 9, by Mary Spremulli, MA, CCC-SLP, as she brings us Caring For Your Voice. Attend this course to learn about the multiple functions of the larynx, identify frequent causes of injury to the voice, and receive tips for vocal health.

Lynn Wallen offers a second session of More Memory Techniques on Wednesday, November 11. Get tips on how to organize your environment to avoid common problems like “lost” keys or glasses.

On Thursday, November 12, salon manager, Robyn Church, will tell us everything we wanted to know about hair, including style selection and product use in HAIR – HAIR – HAIR! You just might be chosen as a model from the audience. You will definitely go home with some great samples to try.

Have you ever wondered how you could become more organized in your thinking?

The final educational field trip for the Academy fall trimester takes place on Tuesday, November 10, as we go by chartered bus to the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum and tour at Big Cypress Reservation for what promises to be a fascinating day of learning about the ways of the Seminole Indians.

The Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum collects and preserves Seminole culture and history.

The Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki museum, affiliated with the Smithsonian and the Florida Association of Museums, offers a unique range of educational experiences for visitors to learn first-hand about the rich culture and heritage of the Seminole Tribe of Florida. The giftshop carries books, clothing, and wonderful crafted items by Native Americans.

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You can find out on Tuesday, November 10, as Dr. Harriet Reece (Junonia) helps us focus on how we think in an information-overload society with Organize Your Thinking, Bloom’s Taxonomy Meets The Big Bad Wolf. Using the taxonomy itself, Dr. Reece will relate the levels to our life with a problem-solving look at The Big Bad Wolf (presented by actors from SPOT).

Guest Maestro Explores Messiah

What better lead-in could there be to the first symphony of Shell Point’s Cultural Extravaganza Symphony Series than the maestro himself, presenting a discussion of what makes Handel’s Messiah such a magnificent masterpiece. On Monday, November 30, associate conductor and director of choruses of the Southwest Florida, Symphony Joseph Caulkins, will explore the origins of this great work, and take you inside the music, illuminating how Handel’s composition still speaks to us spiritually and emotionally more than 250 years after its premiere. For ticket information to the performance of Handel’s Messiah, call the Shell Point Box Office at 454-2067.

For the Love of Learning

On the Go Trip to Big Cypress Reservation

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Community Opportunity

On Monday, November 30, Arlene Roth, executive director of The Uncommon Friends Foundation, will present a brief history from the time the uncommon friends (Ford, Firestone, Edison, and Lindbergh) spent together in Fort Myers, to the founding of the foundation and its effects on our community today.

Shell Point was honored to receive their Fourth Annual Uncommon Friends Business Ethics Award in 2009.

Visitors will experience the nature of the Florida Everglades, see demonstrations at a living Seminole village, and explore the Ah-Tah-Thi-Ki Museum.

For more information, please refer to The Academy brochure, which is available at either service desk and online at www.shellpoint.net. Also, look for updates in the Weekly Reminder and on SPTV.

Discover your

History

Linking Generations through Genealogy B Y R OCHELLE C HERNIAWSKI

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eople generally learn about their Professor O’Dell among his genealogy Fran’s enthusiasm for unique family histories through sto- cohorts, helped Fran uncover the true story genealogy, that he ries passed down through the ages of her family’s history. asked her to take over and shared from generation to gen“One of the challenges that Bill helped the role of chairperson for eration. They keep this tradition going by me overcome was locating my Swedish the genealogical society. telling their children and grandchildren ancestors,” explained Fran. “It was neces“Enthusiasm was really my one these stories of their heritage. sary to change the spelling of the last and only true qualification,” Fran But the ritual of sharing a family his- name. The name Joran Kyn, the 8th great recalled. “That’s what I love about this.” tory throughout multiple generations could grandfather Bill helped me locate, had mulWhen Fran stepped in as the chairman be thought of much like the childhood tiple alternate spellings, including: Jurgen of the Genealogy Club in 1996, the game called “telephone.” A message starts Schneeweiss, Jurgen Kuhn, Juriaen Keen, Genealogy Library was operating from a at one end of a line and is whispered to the Urine Keen, Jurgen Keen, Jorann Snohuitt, limited space located in the back of the next person in line, and then the next, original Resident Library in the and the next, until it reaches the end of Resident Activity Center. They had a the line. Often times, when the message cubby hole and a few bookcases that reaches the end of the line it has lost its housed their collection of approximeaning, or perhaps even taken on a mately 60 books and periodicals. At completely new meaning. An original that time this growing genealogical message, “I love to eat jelly beans,” society did not even have the benefit of could have somehow morphed into a a computer. new message, “Elephant shooing honey In 2000, when The Woodlands bees.” Unfortunately, the history of was being built, Fran and Bill were familial backgrounds may be subjected invited to don hard hats and tour a to a similar fate. space that Shell Point was donating for So keeping the facts straight is an use by the Genealogy Club and as a important task. Take for example Fran Fran is one of 12 proctors in the Genealogy Library. computer lab.

Allison (Junonia), the chairperson of “Right away, we knew it was perShell Point’s Genealogy Library. When fect,” recalled Fran. “It’s right in the corridor Fran moved to Shell Point in 1987, she Goran Kyn Snohuit, Gjorgen Kyn, Joran located in The Woodlands Commons on embraced the opportunity to research the Kyn Snohvit, Jurriaen Snevit, Jurriaen the way to the Café Promenade.” history of her family but had limited infor- Kijn, Urin Keen. The surname was angliShell Point provided everything mation to go on. cized to Keen by 1650, but the given names needed to complete the space, including Upon meeting fellow resident Bill of the children still reflected the Swedish shelving, a desk, and a computer. The O’Dell, who founded the Genealogy Club and German influence for many years. genealogical society provided all of the refin 1982, Fran learned that she could search Once I had a breakthrough, it really took erence materials. To date, there are more her ancestral background to verify her fam- off!” than 600 books, 115 CDs, and an impresily history and uncover additional informaFran’s interest in genealogy continued sive array of periodicals and magazines. tion. Bill, who was affectionately known as to bloom. In fact, Bill was so impressed with There is also a section including residents’

completed genealogy books, such as Bill O’Dell, Jean Arndt (Lucina), Albert Myers (Junonia), and more. For added convenience, all of the research materials available in the Genealogy Library were added to the library search function found at www.shellpoint.net.

In addition to the hard-copy materials available in the Genealogy Library, they also have six computer subscriptions that provide even greater search capabilities. One of the most popular online search sites for genealogy is http://genforum.genealogy.com. Users can securely post queries to a message board, while visitors to the site can respond with helpful tips and answers.

Making Contact

Marge Peterson (Lakewood) found success when she posted a query on a message board. “I knew that my mother’s family came from Scotland, and that my great grandparents had between 10 and 12 children, so I had a lot to search for. I put a message on the message board that I would be interested in talking with anyone who was a descendant of David Milne,” Marge explained. “I got a few e-mails right away, but nothing too serious.

Then, five years after my original posting, I received an e-mail from a woman in Washington State that turned out to be a third cousin.”

“We e-mailed a few times, I shared some pictures of our great grandparents, and she let me know that she had already done a lot of work – which was the understatement of the year. She ended up sending me a two inch thick, three-ring notebook including information on all of our descendants. I brought it to one of the genealogical society’s show and tell meetings, and everyone thought it was amazing. Genealogy is really fun. It’s like one big puzzle!”

The Genealogy Library is supported by the main Shell Point Library, which is supported through the annual library fund drive.

Fran Allison has served as the chairperson for the Genealogy Club at Shell Point since 1996.

There are 12 proctors who operate six days a week, and Fran is in the process of organizing a board of directors. The board of directors will include six positions (three of which are already filled) Chariman, Fran Allison; Librarian, Marilyn Fielding (Junonia); and Webmaster, Don Schofield (Tellidora). The three additional positions that are still open are Program Director, Proctor Scheduler, and Purchasing Manager, which are available for volunteers.

The Genealogy Library is open to all Shell Point residents, Monday through Saturday, from 9 a.m. to noon and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. The morning proctor is available from 9:30 – noon, while the afternoon proctor is available from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Aside from simply stopping in to the Genealogy Library, there are many ways to get involved. The Genealogical Club occasionally hosts informational classes through The Academy. They also meet on the second Friday of each month at 10 a.m. or 10:15 a.m., rotating the meeting location between The Woodlands and The Island.

Fran says that she is willing to help anyone who is interested in getting started. She serves as the morning proctor in the Genealogy Library on Fridays. “We are really proud of what we have here and hope that people will be inspired to give it a try. It’s all just truly fascinating,” she remarked. “Someone could be searching for you right now! All you have to do is look.”

Marge Peterson was able to locate a family member and gain access to detailed family history after she posted a query on the message board of a genealogy website.

Live Entertainment Abounds at Shell Point The 2009 – 2010 Shell Point Concert Series will feature two prominent shows in November.

Single tickets are available, so treat yourself or give a concert ticket as a gift to a family member, visiting guest, or a friendly neighbor. Tickets make great stocking stuffers too.

The Raleigh Ringers

Strezeva & Strezeva

Thursday, November 12, at 7:30 p.m.

Friday, November 20, at 7:30 p.m.

Church Auditorium The Island

Grand Cypress Room at The Woodlands

The Fine and Performing Arts Concert Series will kick off on Thursday, November 12, with The Raleigh Ringers, an internationally acclaimed, advanced community handbell choir. Since its founding in 1990, The Raleigh Ringers has been dazzling concert audiences with unique interpretations of sacred, secular, and popular music, including famous rock ’n roll tunes arranged just for handbells.

Under the direction of David M. Harris, The Raleigh Ringers has released four CDs and a DVD of a holiday concert, titled One Winter Evening at Meymandi. The group has performed in 34 states, in several cities in France, live on the nationally syndicated Bob and Tom radio show, and on the Hour of Power at the Crystal Cathedral.

The Raleigh Ringers performs on one of the most extensive collections of bells and bell-like instruments owned by any handbell ensemble in the world. In just 19 years, The Raleigh Ringers has made a significant impact on the world’s handbell music repertoire by commissioning more than 90 compositions and arrangements.

You will not want to miss The Raleigh Ringers as they demonstrate the capabilities of handbells on our very own Shell Point concert stage. Tickets are $35 each.

The Concerts and Conversations Series will begin on Friday, November 20, with the mother-daughter duo of soprano Svetlana Strezeva and pianist Milana Strezeva.

Svetlana Strezeva is a prominent Russian-born American Soprano. She is a laureate of the P. Tchaikovsky International Competition in Moscow and the M. Glinka Vocal International Competition in Minsk. Svetlana studied at LaScala in Milan, Italy, under the guidance of Opera Diva G. Simionato. She was Prima Donna of the Moldova National Opera Company. She has sung leading roles with touring opera companies and has recorded with numerous orchestras and symphonies.

Milana Strezeva is a Moldovan-American pianist who has studied piano since the age of six. She is a recipient of the Arts Recognition and Talent Search award and winner of the young Artist Competition and Yamaha Piano Competition. In 1998, Milana won the IBLA International Competition as a vocal collaborator that led to her debut recital at Weill Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall. Her major chamber music appearances included performances in prominent halls across the United States. She is currently a member of the award-winning Manhattan Piano Trio.

Milana has completed her Bachelors and Masters from Juilliard.

Tickets are available for $25.

Save $50 on Fine & Performing Arts Concert Series Tickets There is still time to save $50 on tickets for the Fine and Performing Arts Concert Series. Purchase your series ticket by November 12 and experience the sounds of The Raleigh Ringers, The American Boychoir, The River City Brass, Ensemble Galilei, and the Contiguglia Brothers.

Save $20 on Concert and Conversation Series Tickets Purchase tickets to the Concert and Conversation Series by November 20 and save $20. The ticket package offers a great value for the classical sounds of Strezeva & Strezeva, Konstantin Soukhovetski, Reiko and Friends, and Ashu. Do not miss your opportunity to see these artists at the Grand Cypress Room.

Discover Egypt’s Treasures

Special Bonus for Season Ticket Holders This year there is a unique bonus gift for season ticket holders! Receive two tickets to: Travelogue—Egypt’s Treasures, when purchasing a Fine & Performing Arts or Speaker Series.

Join filmmakers Clint and Sue Denn as they cruise the historic Nile River in Egypt to discover the mysteries of the cradle of civilization. Visit beautiful Mohamed Ali Mosque and the ancient Citadel, a spectacular medieval fortress on a hill above the city. See the most famous monuments in Egypt and one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Visit ancient Thebes, the Valley of Kings, the Temple of Luxor and many more exciting locales. It is sure to be an exciting voyage.

This exclusive travelogue will be held on Friday, February 19, at 7:00 p.m. in the church auditorium. Presented in cooperation with FineMark National Bank &Trust and ECHO. Shell Point Life | November 2009

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Jerry Horne addressed the crowd at the Taylor University commencement ceremony in May where he received an honorary Doctor of Business degree.

Jerry Horne Receives Honorary Doctorate for Lifetime of Service Photos and story by Jim Garringer, Taylor University

During the 2009 commencement ceremony at Taylor University in May, a total of 458 students received their degrees.

Resident Jerry Horne, a long-time board of trustees member, was one of three attendees to receive an honorary degree.

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supporting Christian organizations, ministries, and causes. The titles that Jerry has held are many, including paperboy, Fuller Brush man, businessman, president, chairman and board member; however, the title that best describes Jerry is Christian Philanthropist.

Jerry started his business career in Detroit while still in high school as a Fuller Brush salesman. While attending Kings College in Briarcliff , NY, college president Dr. Percy Crawford asked Jerry to head up sales for his new Christian Radio Station in Detroit.

Jerry became acquainted with Taylor

University through Delores “Dee� Steinbach.

In fact, it was at Taylor, under the old covered bridge, that Jerry proposed to Dee. In 1960, Jerry and Dee moved to Holland, Michigan, where Jerry went to work as sales manager for another new Christian radio station. While working for the station he began formulating a plan to start his own business.

In 1961, his dreams became a reality when he founded a telephone answering service for doctors and other businesses, needing 24-hour telephone coverage. His idea eventually evolved into a business cen-

Three Profiles of Professional Success

Shell Point residents are known for their unselfish volunteer service and generous philanthropic efforts. Likewise, there are many who have achieved unmatched personal or professional success.

During this month of Homecoming celebrations we are pleased to bring you profiles of three men who have made Shell Point proud: Jerry Horne, Laymon Miller, and Eugene Dotter. Each man had the drive and commitment required to achieve greatness, dedicated his life to his given passion, and achieved professional success. This year each of these inspiring individuals were recognized for their accomplishments.

ter, which also included Manpower Personnel Services. He added mobile telephone and paging services, was a pioneer in the cell phone industry, and helped establish numerous businesses.

In addition to Taylor, Jerry has served on many boards including Hiawatha Youth Camp, Piatt Lake Bible Conference, Berean Baptist Church, Lifeline Family Center, Telocator, and The Association of Telephone Answering Exchanges. He has also been on the President’s Council for both Cedarville College and Bethany Bible College.

Honorable Recognition

Through his service on the board of trustees, where he served from October of 1990 to May of 2001, Jerry has impacted the lives of thousands of Taylor University students. His considerable service to Taylor has continued through his involvement as an Emeritus member of the board of trustees over the past seven years. He has worked tirelessly to engage others with Taylor.

Jerry and Dee have unselfishly assisted the university by providing financial support to the Taylor Annual Fund, Taylor World

Outreach, several capital projects, and many Advancement gatherings to further support the school’s mission.

During the commencement ceremony at Taylor University, as Jerry received his honorary degree, it was announced, “Upon the recommendation of the honorary degree committee and by action of the board of trustees, Taylor University is honored to confer upon Jerry L. Horne, the degree Doctor of Business, honoris causa on this 23rd day of May, 2009. Soli Deo Gloria.”

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Laymon Miller Named Outstanding Educator

By Rochelle Cherniawski

Laymon Miller (Harbor Court) was pleasantly surprised when he learned he had been nominated for the Outstanding Educator Award given by the Institute of Noise Control Engineering of the United States of America (INCE). “I was nominated

by Eric Wood, who has been a good friend of mine for 36 years. He also got four other well-known acousticians to second his nomination. It was a true honor.”

Drawn to Acoustics When Laymon attended the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP), he studied physics and math. Upon graduation from UTEP in 1938, he continued his education at the University of Texas in Austin where he studied electron and atomic physics.

In October of 1941, just two months prior to Pearl Harbor, Laymon was sent to work on a special project at the Harvard Underwater Sound Lab (HUSL). “I immediately became immersed in underwater sound.”

At HUSL, Laymon explained, “We worked diligently, cooperatively, and competitively with Bell Labs to develop the acoustic homing torpedo.”

After WWII, the work was moved to the Ordnance Research Lab at Penn State.

Laymon worked at the Penn State Lab for 10 years before he joined the acoustical firm Bolt Beranek and Newman Acoustical Consultants (BBN) located in Cambridge, MA. “I stayed at BNN for 27 years. It was just about the most dynamic time of my life.”

Leo Beranek was one of the four acousticians who helped nominate Laymon for the Outstanding Educator Award. In his nomiLaymon had to purchase an Airstream trailer in order to transport all his lecture supplies.

Laymon had an impressive career in acoustics. He received the Outstanding Educator Award from the Institute of Noise Control Engineering on August 26, 2009.

nation letter, he stated, “Laymon was literally the staff member whom everyone in BBN looked up to and respected for his thoroughness and ability to take on the most difficult problems.”

Throughout his career, Laymon worked on practical engineering solutions for about 2,000 noise and vibration problems. As an acoustical consultant, he worked with architects, engineers, manufacturers, building owners and managers, industrial hygienists, highway and airport authorities, community leaders, and others.

During 1957 - 1958, he worked with the New York Port Authority to measure the noise of many of the first commercial jets entering commercial aviation. His efforts helped to decrease the noise created by such jets.

From 1958 to 1960, he worked on the plans for the Philharmonic Hall of Lincoln Center in New York City (now the Avery Fisher Hall). The corner of the building was just 56 feet from the subway tracks, a location that could have ruined the quiet background required of a beautiful new music hall.

Fortunately, Laymon successfully developed a design for maximum vibration control.

Perhaps one of Laymon’s most prestigious assignments came from President Lyndon B. Johnson after he inherited Air Force One. Laymon was given four hours of flying time on Air Force One to make noise and vibration measurements and recommend treatments for reducing the noise.

Sabbatical Success

In 1964, Laymon became the first Principle Consultant of BBN. The title included a six-month paid sabbatical every five years. He was told that he could do anything during his sabbaticals, as long as it didn’t compete with activities at BBN. “It was suggested that I use the time to present a series of lectures to industry people, giving them some of the basic facts of acoustics that might help them solve some of their own noise problems.”

Laymon created presentation courses on Noise and Vibration Control for Mechanical and Electrical Equipment and Buildings, and

Noise in Manufacturing Plants.

In order to transport the lecture notes and equipment from city to city, Laymon and his wife, Lucy, purchased a 31-foot Airstream trailer, and a larger car to pull it.

For 25 years Laymon and Lucy traveled the country, teaching courses to more than 5,000 professionals in at least 39 cities across North America. This in turn led to the preparation and presentation of specifically tailored courses for about 30 companies and organizations in the U.S. and Canada. Mixed within all of this, Laymon was still involved in his normal consulting work for industry.

Laymon will be the first to say the he couldn’t have done it without Lucy’s help.

“Whereas I was doing the speaking at our training courses, Lucy handled registration, hotel arrangements, and served as the slide projectionist.”

Lucy added, “I was in charge of handling all of the non-technical aspects of the lectures. And it was wonderful. It enabled us to travel together.”

The success of the courses Laymon taught during his sabbaticals is what ultimately lead to his nomination and receipt of the Outstanding Educator Award.

Laymon and Lucy traveled to Ottawa, Canada, in August to receive the award.

Both of their names are printed on the certificate.

Recurring Recognition

In 1994, Laymon was made Honorary Member of the National Council of Acoustical Consultants (NCAC).

In 2004, he was invited by the Acoustical Society of America (ASA) to give a distinguished lecture on Noise: My 62 Years of It! In 2007, Laymon was asked to write the story of his life in acoustics for the 40th anniversary issue of Sound and Vibration magazine. Also in 2007, he was given the Paul Boner Award by the NCAC. Life in Florida

Upon retiring from BBN in 1982, Laymon and Lucy moved to Punta Gorda.

They continued giving noise courses until about 1993. The couple, who celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary in October, has lived at Shell Point for 10 years.

Laymon still writes professional articles for acoustical magazines and enjoys spending from four to eight hours in front of his computer many days.

Eugene Dotter Recognized with Alumni Achievement Award Article courtesy of NJIT Magazine, Fall 2009

During the annual reunion at New Jersey’s Science and Technology University, Eugene V. Dotter (Turban) was one of six alumni to receive an Alumni Achievement Award. The awards ceremony honored individuals who went forward from their alma mater to distinguish themselves in architecture, education, diverse branches of engineering, and service to society.

A Life of Service and Success

Eugene Dotter has spent quite a bit of time in correctional facilities, and in countries like Haiti and Kenya. That’s because he firmly believes in trying to help others by sharing both the experiences of his troubled youth and his skills as a structural engineer.

Growing up during the Depression, Dotter says he never expected to finish high school, let alone graduate from college. He might have also graduated from the petty robberies and assaults he committed with a gang of boys to far more serious criminal activity. A turning point came when he was finally diagnosed with a vision problem that had made academic success nearly impossible.

Later excelling in science and math at Hoboken High School, he won the scholarship that led to his 1941 bachelor’s degree, with honors, from Newark College of Engineering. Although granted an occupational deferment at the start of World War II, Dotter willingly surrendered it to serve his country as an Army combat engineer in Europe, beginning with the D-Day invasion.

Discharged after the war, Dotter returned to school and earned a master’s in civil engineering from MIT. He subsequently launched his own consulting practice and worked on a PhD part-time at Carnegie Institute of Technology and the University of Pittsburgh.

When asked about his philosophy as a consultant in structural and civil engineering, Dotter is succinct: “I never turned down work, even a job as small as advising a homeowner about a cracked ceiling.”

But as willingly as Dotter took on such clients, the thousands of assignments handled by his highly successful firm also included a new school of engineering at the University of Pittsburgh and many preliminary structural designs for office towers of up to 80 stories.

Eugene Dotter received an Alumni Achievement award from New Jersey’s Science and Technology University for his continued work in engineering.

These preliminary office-tower designs were prepared for the use of United States Steel in various cities, among them Atlanta, Chicago, New York and San Francisco.

As demanding as his professional and educational commitments were, service to those less fortunate was another priority for Dotter.

Mindful of how close he came to leading a very different life, Dotter volunteered to participate in the Gideon’s prison ministry and the Prison Fellowship program, doing what he could to help offenders choose a better future.

Spirit of Service

Today, retired in Florida, Dotter and his wife, Mildred, have brought the same message of hope to the boys and girls detained at the Southwest Florida Juvenile Detention Center.

The same spirit of service has long motivated Dotter to donate his engineering skills to better the lives of people in over 30 developing nations, where he has helped to build or renovate hospitals, schools, churches and other essential facilities. He recently traveled to Haiti to work on the expansion of a school.

In recognition of all that he has done for others without concern for personal gain, Dotter received the national Volunteer Service Award from President George W. Bush in 2006.What advice does Dotter offer to young men and women? “Strive to gain knowledge and wisdom,” he says. “Work hard to learn something every day of your life. That’s knowledge. Then apply what you learn to doing what’s useful and good. That’s wisdom.”

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To include a listing for an upcoming event or activity, please contact Mary Franklin, resort services manager, at 454-2152 or email: maryfranklin@shellpoint.org

MAC Users Club

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Thursday, November 5 at 1:15 p.m.

Manatee Room/IS Aperture 2 gives photographer’s incredible tools to manage massive photo libraries, speed through photo edits, make essential image adjustments, and deliver photos online and in print using one simple, integrated workflow. Whether you shoot RAW or JPEG, Aperture lets you get he most out of your photography. Come to the meeting to find out how Aperture can help you!

Shell Point Marketplace

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Friday, November 6, 13, and 20 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

Park/IS Fresh and wholesome, locally grown food will be on display at Shell Point each Friday morning from September through May. Join your friends and neighbors under the Cuban Laurel trees to peruse the selection of seasonal fruits and vegetables, preserves, chutney, honey, salad dressings, rubs, fresh cut flowers, artisan bread, seafood, and more.

Holiday Craft Bazaar

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Friday and Saturday, November 6 & 7, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

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Commons and will feature hand-crafted items made by Shell Point residents. These crafts are unique and will be sure to delight everyone on your holiday gift list. Bring your shopping bag, get into the holiday mood, and get a jump on your Christmas shopping. The Craft Bazaar is open to the public, so tell your friends to join you and spend a great day shopping at Shell Point. Don’t forget to recharge with lunch at the Palm Grill or Café Promenade.

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Friday, November 6 4:45 p.m. Island pickup 4:55 p.m. Woodlands pickup 5:05 p.m. Eagles Preserve pickup 8:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $7 (dinner on your own) Every Friday The Roadhouse Café in Fort Myers provides piano music from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Enjoy some of your favorite songs as you dine with your Shell Point friends and neighbors. The Roadhouse also boasts several happy hour specials, including, but not limited to, half priced appetizers. We will also benefit from the early bird $5 off special. The menu offers a wide variety of selections. Whether you crave pasta, scrod, duck, or veal marsala, you will be sure to find a choice that will suit your fancy. Entrée prices range from approximately $15.95 to $23.95.

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PROGRAMS • PARTIES • MOVIES • OUTINGS • EXCURSIONS

Veteran’s Day at The Crystal

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Wednesday, November 11 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Crystal Dining Room/IS Honor the Veterans in your life while enjoying lunch at the Crystal Dining Room. The new menu features delicious comfort food like Mom’s meatloaf, roast turkey, and rotisserie chicken, as well their signature soup and salad bar. Complementing your meal will be great music presented by a Shell Point favorite, Dick Hamm.

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Wednesday, November 11 2:15 p.m.

Amphitheater/IS In honor of Veteran’s Day, Shell Point has planned a tribute to honor our heroes in uniform, the American Veteran. Honor the men and women who answered the call to serve their country and whose selfless dedication to the principles of this nation took them from the comfort of their homes and into harm’s way in foreign lands. This celebration will feature an Honor Guard that will present the colors, and include the Pledge of Allegiance, a short presentation, recognition of Veterans, music, and prayer.

The event will close with the retiring of the colors. Please do not miss this opportunity to show your appreciation to those who have served our country.

Beach Day

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Thursday, November 12 8:30 a.m. Island pickup 8:40 a.m. Woodlands pickup 8:50 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup 3:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $15 (ice cream on your own) Treat yourself to a day of fun in the sun, sand, and surf at Delnor-Wiggins State Park, which some Shell Point residents feel was created just for them! The picnic area offers shade trees and convenient bathroom facilities. There is also a handy rinsing station. You are welcome to bring beach chairs, and don’t forget the sunscreen. Enjoy a picnic lunch at the beach and a stop for dessert at Royal Scoop.

Walking for Wellness Workshop

Information Forum

Thursday, November 12 10:00 a.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL A walk a day keeps the doctor away. We all know walking is good for us, but did you know there are four styles of fitness walking? Attend the interactive Walking for Wellness Workshop to learn how you can make the most of your fitness walks. Shell Point’s own personal trainer, Lynne Fraser, BS exercise physiology and certified Reebok walk trainer, will present this dynamic program and teach effective walking techniques to add fun and enhanced fitness benefits to your walking program.

Saturday, November 14 10:00 a.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL Do you wonder if a certain Computer College class will answer the burning questions you have about your computer and its programs? The Computer College instructors will be on hand at this Information Forum to explain the various classes and show you how you can get your money’s worth out of your computer by taking the appropriate Computer College courses through The Academy. To kick off the occasion, there will be PowerPoint presentations explaining the major computer application program areas and why they are important to you in the 21st Century.

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Saturday DVD: Valkyrie (2008)

Photo Club

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Thursday, November 12 at 2:15 p.m.

Manatee Room/IS Results of a digital photographic scavenger hunt, taken over the previous month, will be presented. Everyone is welcome!

Veterans’ Club

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Friday, November 13 10:00 a.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL Vic Fredlund, Veteran Administration patients advocate, will speak about the medical and other benefits available to veterans. All veterans and their spouses are welcome to attend to this very informative and important meeting.

Organ Concert with Tom Hoehn

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Friday, November 13 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Woodlands Commons/WDL Tom Hoehn returns to Shell Point for two delightful performances on our own Allen Theater Organ. Tom’s concert will feature an enjoyable mix of show tunes, standards, and semi-classical music. Many times during a performance, he will turn to the audience and ask for requests. After getting three or four, he will proceed to weave them into an entertaining medley. It is very rare that an audience is able to “stump the organist.” Attend one or both of these presentations; you will be glad you did!

Saturday, November 14 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL Valkyrie is a suspenseful and ennobling story about the last attempt to assassinate Adolf Hitler prior to the end of World War II. Tom Cruise plays Claus von Stauffenberg, a German Colonel who channels his anger at Hitler’s atrocities and mismanagement of the war by joining a secret organization bent on killing the Führer.

The idea is to link Hitler’s death with an official policy to safeguard Berlin during a government crisis.

It’s a great plan, but history tells us the plot failed, of course, and Hitler killed himself months later. Don’t miss this suspenseful movie; it will have you sitting on the edge of your seat.

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Sunday Matinee Movie: Great Expectations (1946) Sunday, November 15 3:00 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL Great Expectations is one of the great translations of literature into film. David Lean’s Great Expectations brings Charles Dickens’ masterpiece to robust onscreen life. Pip, Magwitch, Miss Havisham, Mr. Jaggers, and Estella populate Lean’s magnificent, beautifully photographed film which stars John Mills, Alec Guinness, Valerie Hobson, and the great character actor Francis Sullivan as Mr. Jaggers.

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Show Your Spirit!

16-20 Homecoming at Shell Point!

See page 4 for further information.

Homeco ming PE P R ALLY

Monday, November 16, at 2:00 p.m.

Church Auditorium/IS

Memories of a ON E R OO M S C HO O L H OU S E

Tuesday, November 17, at 1:15 p.m.

Social Center/IS – Ticket required

Homeco ming B ON FI RE & MU S I C

Tuesday, November 17, at 7:15 p.m.

Amphitheater/IS

Homeco ming PARADE

Wednesday, November 18, at 10:30 a.m.

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H om eco m ing P I CN IC IN P A RK

Wednesday, November 18, at 11:00 a.m.

Park/IS – Ticket required, Guest tickets $10

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Thursday, November 19, at 1:15 p.m.

Social Center/IS - Ticket required

Homeco ming DANCE

Thursday, November 19, at 7:00 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL Sign-up required

H om eco m ing W RA P - UP E V E NT

Friday, November 20, at 2:00 p.m.

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Monday, November 23 2:00 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL This film traces the pervasive influence of corn on modern America, and the fact that many Americans are literally made of corn. The vast majority of the American diet (corn-fed beef, fast foods, and processed foods) contains corn derivatives. Much of the corn we ingest is in the guise of high fructose corn syrup, a fact that many experts say is directly responsible for obesity in this country.

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Tuesday, November 24 10:30 a.m. Island pickup 10:40 a.m. Woodlands pickup 10:50 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup 1:30 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $7 (lunch on your own) Mimi’s is celebrating 30 years of restaurant success. They must do a pretty good job of things to stay popular for that long. The menu is varied and reasonably priced.

Diners can select from their time tested favorite quiches, signature sandwiches, soups and salads, perfect pasta, or delicious burgers. There is also a delightful selection of classic comfort meal such as chicken pot pie, liver and onions, or Yankee pot roast. And don’t forget that Mimi’s also has fish market items which are sure to please. No one goes away hungry from Mimi’s!

Library Book Club Tuesday, November 24 2:15 p.m.

Social Center/IS Join Linda Forcey of Parkwood and discuss Family Matters by Indian born Rohinton Mistry.

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Saturday, November 28 9:15 a.m. Island court pickup 9:25 a.m. Woodlands pickup 9:35 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup 1:30 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $7 (lunch on your own) With hundreds of displays of top-end costume jewelry, handbags, clothing, jeweled cell phone covers, watches, reading glasses and a host of other unique accessories, the Best of Everything brings out the inner shopper in all of us. Many Shell Point residents have requested a trip to “their very favorite store.” Do that holiday shopping now because this will be the last trip to The Best of Everything we offer this year. The group will enjoy a lunch stop at CiCi’s pizza before returning to Shell Point.

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Monday, November 30 *6:45 p.m. (please note new time) Social Center/IS This movi, starring screen legends Bette Davis, Anne Baxter, George Sanders, and Celeste Holm, is the definitive tale of backstage backstabbing. Davis plays Margo Channing, a star that’s beginning to fade. Her all too willing and seemingly innocent protégé, Baxter, plots to undermine the star and take her place in the spotlight.

This is one of the most nominated films in Oscar history, winning six Academy Awards, including Best Picture.

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

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Thursday, December 3 Festivities begin at 5:45 p.m. at the Administrative Courtyard/IS Tree Lighting at 6:00 p.m.

Entertainment at 6:15 p.m.

Concert at Village Church at 7:15 p.m.

Special event bus will be running

Southeast Conference Championship Football at Shoeless Joe’s Saturday, December 5 1:15 p.m. Island pickup 1:25 p.m. Woodlands pickup 1:35 p.m. Eagles Preserve pickup 7:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $7 (food on your own) College football season is almost over and it just seems right that Shell Point should go to a game at a

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restaurant that caters to sports enthusiasts.

Shoeless Joe’s promises that the Southeast Conference Championship game will be on their televisions for the enjoyment of all Shell Point football fans. *This is an early December event, but please sign up anytime until then. This event is limited to 20 participants.

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 Life Studies (WDL) 9:15 Christian Life Studies (IS) 10:15 Morning Worship 1:15 Mixed Golf League 3:00 Sunday Matinee Movie (Nov 15) 6:15 Evening Worship

10:15 Through The Bible 10:15 Trim & Healthy (Nov 10, 24) 1:00 Mixed Progressive Pairs’ Bridge 1:15 The Rollicking Recorderists 1:15 Knitters Group 1:30 Stamp Project (Sabal Rm/WDL) 3:15 Virtual Tennis 6:45 Hymn Sing (Nov 3)

Monday 7:30 Round Robin Mixed Dbls Tennis 8:45 Lap Robes (Nov 2, 16) 9:15 Billiards 9:15 Pottery 10:15 Virtual Bowling 10:30 Disciple Men’s Bible Study 10:30 Suzy Q 10:45 Beginner’s Table Tennis 12:00 Mah-Jongg (Sabal Room/WDL) 1:15 Scrabble 1:15 Table Tennis 1:15 Tone Chimes 1:30 Model Train Room 1:30 Shuffleboard 2:00 Bead Club 3:15 Virtual Golf 4:30 Bourne Jewelers 6:45 Duplicate Bridge 7:00 Pinochle (Sabal Rm/WDL)

Tuesday 8:00 Round Robin Men’s Dbls Tennis 8:00 Women’s Golf League 8:15 Stamp Project (Stamp Room/IS) 9:15 Open Painting Group 10:00 Suzy Q

Wednesday 7:30 Round Robin Mixed Dbls Tennis 8:45 Men’s Bible Study 9:00 Geraci Travel 9:00 Watercolor Group 9:45 Women’s Bible Study 10:15 Model Yacht Club (Commons Lake) 10:30 Suzy Q 11:15 Computer Q & A (Nov 11/IS) 1:00 Chess 1:30 Model Train Room 2:15 Knitters’ Anonymous (Nov 18) 2:30 Jazz ‘N Stuff 3:00 Bible Study (King’s Crown/IS) 5:45 Village Church Choir Rehearsal 7:15 Prayer & Praise

2:15 Computer Club (Nov 19) 2:15 Photo Club (Nov 12) 4:00 Seamstress 6:45 Pinochle (Manatee Room/IS) 7:00 Trailblazers Bible Study

Friday 7:30 Round Robin Mixed Dbls Tennis 8:00 Intrepid Bike Riders (Nov 13, 27) 8:15 Stamp Project (Stamp Room/IS) 8:30 Shell Point Market Place 10:15 Genealogy (Oct 9) 10:15 Inquiring Minds 10:30 Suzy Q (Nov 12) 1:00 Mixed Progressive Bridge 1:15 Quilters 1:15 Table Tennis 1:30 Model Train Room 1:30 Vespers (Arbor/WDL) 2:00 Euchre 2:15 Art Club (Nov 20) 2:45 Great Decisions (Nov 6, 20) 2:45 Vespers (King’s Crown/IS) 6:45 Game Night

Saturday Thursday 8:00 Men’s Golf League 8:00 Round Robin Men’s Dbls Tennis 9:00 Paddler’s Club/IS 9:30 Current Events 10:30 Suzy Q 1:15 MAC Users Club (Nov 5) 1:15 Mah-Jongg (Library Lounge/IS) 1:15 SPOT Play Readers (Nov 5, 19)

8:00 Adopt-a-Road (Nov 21) 8:00 Round Robin Men’s Dbls Tennis 9:00 Saturday Coffee 9:45 Duplicate Bridge – Supervised Play 10:00 Information Forum (Nov 12) 10:15 Model Yacht Club (Commons Lake) 1:00 Chess 7:00 Duplicate Bridge

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A Fresh Approach…

Each Friday morning, residents gather at Shell Point Market Place, in the scenic setting of the The Island Park, to peruse the selection of fresh baked goods and produce, artisan bread, local seafood, honey, flowers, and an assortment of jams, chutneys, sauces, and dressings.

“Market Place was created in order to provide a benefit to our community, our health, and our local economy,” explained program coordinator, Sandra Ashley.

Buying Local

Buying items that have been grown and made locally allows shoppers to purchase fresh, practically-priced, nutritious items that will contribute to a balanced and healthy diet.

Additionally, having vendors on site allows shoppers to learn more about how and where the products are grown and made.

“There is a significant peace of mind in knowing where our food comes from,” said Sandra. “Most of the food we buy in the supermarket comes from large, industrialized farms that have a higher usage of pesticides and genetically engineered crops. Many of those products travel nearly 1,500 miles between the farms to the customer’s refrigerator. However, at Shell Point Market Place, you know the products are local and that it’s all fresh.”

Convenience

The convenience of Market Place offers a significant benefit to Shell Point

residents. Additionally, the shaded ambience of The Island Park coupled with the smell of fresh coffee and baked goods makes shopping a truly enjoyable experience. The playful banter between the vendors and shoppers contributes to the refreshing atmosphere, enhancing the experience for all participants.

“I think the great thing about Market Place is the variety,” stated Ruth Deuber (Periwinkle). “There is bread, cheese, jelly, honey, fish, and veggies. You can plan an entire meal just walking down the sidewalk.”

See You Next Friday!

Shell Point’s Market Place is held in The Island Park each Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Transportation is provided via the Blue Route, with a special bus stop that shuttles shoppers directly to and from Market Place. Golf cart parking is also available on a limited basis.

Harvest Time

Now more than ever, supporting the local economy is greatly appreciated by smaller businesses and vendors like those who sell their wares at Market Place.

“At this time there are eight vendors who display and sell their goods each week.

More vendors will be added to the lineup as the season progresses,” said Sandra. The current list of vendors includes Artisan Bread, featuring artisan breads and baked goods; 55 Degrees, providing quality cheeses; Messmer Florist, selling fresh cut flowers and floral arrangements; Suzie’s Bakery Bistro, specializing in biscotti, scones, muffins, and coffee; C & J Produce, supplying a variety of fresh produce; Andy’s Seafood, providing fresh fish and crab cakes; Paradise Gardens, selling specialty jams, chutney, BBQ sauce, salad dressing, and local honey; and Rabbit Run Farm, supplying hydroponically-grown vegetables.

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Shell Point Healthcare Ser vices are available at the Arbor Medical Center in The Woodlands and the J. Howard Wood Medical Center on The Island

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At Shell Point, we see caregiving on a daily basis. Most commonly, a spouse is giving care for their husband or wife who is suffering from an illness or dementia. Stress from being a caregiver is often not recognized as a real problem.

A caregiver is anyone who gives basic care to a person who has a chronic medical condition, which is considered an illness that lasts for a long period of time or does not go away. Caregiver stress is the emotional strain that causes an increased rate of both emotional and physical changes as compared to that of non-caregivers.

Supporting Evidence

Researchers have long known that caregiving can have detrimental mental health effects for caregivers. Research has also shown that caregiving can have serious physical health consequences. Caregivers may have increased blood pressure and insulin levels, impaired immune systems, and an increased risk for cardiovascular disease, among other adverse health outcomes. Depression appears to be the most common psychological disor-

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der, with 20 percent to 50 percent of caregivers reporting depressive disorders or symptoms.

A study of spousal caregivers, aged 66-96, found that those who experience caregivingrelated stress have a 63 percent higher mortality rate than non-caregivers of the same age. This is related to the combination of loss, prolonged distress, the physical demands of caregiving, and biological vulnerabilities of older caregivers. These factors may compromise physiological functioning and increase the risk for physical health problems.

Statistics reveal that 34 million adults, provide care to adults 50 years and older.

Another 9 million caregivers care for someone 50 years or older that has dementia.

Caregiver Support Group

Fortunately, there is a lot we can do to help. The first step is recognizing the symptoms of caregiver stress, and the second step is to get support. The Caregiver Support Group at Shell Point is one way to gain the support of others experiencing stress from caring for a loved one. The group also offers education

regarding the steps needed to manage the illness and care for yourself. The support group is aimed at discussing everyday situations that caregivers find difficult to manage, while also providing an opportunity for problem-solving. If participants are concerned with health and/or emotional symptoms, they are given information on how to find the right kind of help.

The Caregiver Support Group meets in every other Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Pre-registration is required. Please contact Mardee Lader at 415-5435 to register.

HOME CARE SE RVICE S ARE AVAIL ABL E T O AL L SHE L L POINT RE SIDENTS

Shell Point Home Care Providing Peace of Mind for Caregivers Shell Point Home Care is available to help ease some of the stress you might be experiencing as a caregiver. Home Care provides the assurance and peace of mind of competent caring support in the comfort of your home setting. Whether you would benefit from Home Care once a week, once a month, for occasional personal time, or during an emergency, Shell Point Home Care is only a phone call away.

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Call for more info: 454-2242 Care nurse will meet with you at their office,or at your home. The assessment and paperwork would be completed, and an individualized care plan would be created especially for your loved one.

Home Care ensures that you have two experienced Shell Point RNs as a resource to you.

We value caregivers and understand the special challenges they face each day. Shell Point Home Care is experienced in meeting your unique needs. You so admirably deserve peace of mind, and all it takes is a phone call.

UROLOGY IS J UST ONE OF MANY SPE CIAL IT Y PRACT ICE ARE AS AT SHE LL POINT

PROSTATE CANCER:

EDUCATIONAL ACADEMY SEMINAR

Risk Factors & Treatments There are several risk factors, common symptoms, and treatment options that are unique to prostate cancer. Risk factors for prostate cancer, as listed by the National Cancer Institute, include age over 65, family history, race (more common in black males), certain prostate changes (high-grade cells), and certain genome changes. Common symptoms associated with prostate cancer consist of urinary or erection problems, blood in the urine or semen, and pain in the lower back, hips, or upper thighs.

Recommended prostate cancer treatment involves many factors, including the stage of the disease, the patient’s age, the Urologist patient’s overall health, and the Dr. Harry Tsai effect it may have on the patient’s quality of life.

Shell Point offers urology services through Florida Specialists in Urology and Dr. Harry Tsai. The spectrum of services includes referrals, screening, examinations, diagnosis, treatment, and follow up — the whole spectrum of services. Dr. Tsai joined Florida Specialists in Urology in 2006 and has been seeing patients at Shell Point since 2007. He

is a board-certified urologist with 10 years of specialized experience and the only urologist in the area who performs prostate cryosurgery for prostate cancer. Cryosurgery is the process of freezing the prostate to eliminate the cancer as an alternative to major surgery.

Dr. Tsai says although treatment is often age dependent, every patient is unique and he tailors treatment to the individual. Screening is the most important tool for detecting prostate cancer and since many males over the age of 65 have already faced prostate problems or some type of cancer, they should continue following up with regular prostate screening and examinations. Prostate cancer and its treatment often present emotional and psychological challenges, as well as the physical issues, so early detection and a treatment plan tailored to the individual’s quality of life requirements are essential. Watchful waiting, surgery, radiation therapy, cryosurgery, hormonal therapy, or a combination of treatments is most often recommended for prostate cancer patients. For example, watchful waiting or short-term hormonal therapy may be advised for patients of advanced age or for patients with other serious medical issues if the risks and potential side effects of other treatments

Hear the latest on issues that pertain just to guys, and just to gals.

Urology for MEN Only Monday, November 2 1 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDLS Presented by Dr. Tsai, Florida Specialists in Urology

Urology for WOMEN Only Tuesday, November 3 10 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDLS Presented by Lee Ann Boyd, MSN, ARNP Southwest Florida Urologic Associates

outweigh the benefits. Cryosurgery may also be an option for an advanced-age patient or a patient not successfully treated with radiation.

Appointments with Dr. Tsai are available at the Arbor Medical Center in The Woodlands on Mondays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.

Please call 689-6677 to schedule an appointment, or pick up Dr. Tsai’s card in the Arbor Medical Center.

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Resident Council Meeting, I had the opportunity to announce the start of the campaign. And after my remarks, there was applause.

As the Pavilion representative to the Shell Point Resident Council, I have the privilege of attending the meeting held on the third floor each month. It is a chance to see the Pavilion residents interacting with health care staff in a very special way, sort of like a court meeting with administration present to answer questions and hear input. Their message to everyone is, Thank you!

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Bocce, a game of skill, strategy, and luck, can be traced back to as early as 5000 B.C., when Egyptians played a form of bocce with polished rocks. Essentially, the game involves rolling a ball and trying to be the closest to the target. As the game has evolved over the years, it is now played with a bocce set, including a single target ball, 30

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Erna first began playing Bocce with her late husband, Edwin, and friends in the back yard of their home in upstate New York. In 1989 when Erna began spending her winters in Estero, Florida, her love for the game only grew. “The community I stayed in would have bocce tournaments against other local communities. There was even an annual Olympics tournament with a rousing bocce competition.” Multiple gold and silver medals, evidencing her skill, glistened in the light that filtered through the windows of her Tellidora home as she recounted the games played throughout the years.

While living in Estero, Erna was familiar with Shell Point. “I knew I would move to Shell Point when I was ready for lifecare.” When she made the move in November of 2008, she discovered that

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the bocce court was rarely used. “When I asked about it, I learned that there wasn’t a formalized bocce group at Shell Point.

However, during the Shell Point Olympics, there were around 30 people that played bocce. It seemed like a lot of people were interested. So, I volunteered to lead it.”

Word of the new bocce group spread quickly, and eight people showed up to the first official bocce game on March 24, 2009.

“Those original eight tend to be regulars, and we always welcome newcomers.

Everyone just enjoys the fun, camaraderie, and exercise.“ Easy to Play

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Bocce is a great way to get a group of friends together for a little friendly competition.

Shell Point’s bocce court is located at The Woodlands, just across from The Commons.

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Bocce is a game of precision that sharpens the reflexes and distance judgement.

match begins with the flip of a coin, with the winner choosing the color of the ball that will represent his or her team. The team that wins the coin toss also rolls the pallino, the smallest ball, to set the target for the game.

Each team then takes turns to see who can roll their bocce balls closest to the pallino. The team whose bocce ball is closest to the pallino is “inside” and the opposing team is “outside.” When a team gets “inside” ranking, it stops rolling to allow the “outside” team to play. This order continues until both teams have rolled all of their bocce balls.

“The goal is to get your bocce ball close to the pallino,or even right up against it” explained Erna. “Your opponents are trying to do the same thing, and will try to knock your ball out of the way to achieve the closest spot. They may even hit the pallino, and then the whole game changes.”

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Bocce players L-R: Ellie Whiteside, Phyllis Ingalls, Bobbie Lerch, Mary Jane and Warren Atkinson, Shirley Lehnert, Erna Hennick, Alma Johnson, Carol Chihocky, and Mona Kenny.

the team that is closest to the pallino receives one point for each ball that is closest to the target. That team also begins the next frame. The first team to score 12 points wins the game.

“It’s simple and it’s fun,” said Erna.

“And with the cooler months approaching, the conditions are becoming even better to

get out and enjoy bocce.”

Bocce games take place at The Woodlands bocce courts each Tuesday morning. See the Weekly Reminder for starting times. All are welcome to play. Those who have questions about bocce can reach Erna by calling 433-4172 or by showing up to a game.

H air • N ails • Skin Care • Mas s age ISLAND & ARBOR SALON HOURS: MON - FRI: 8-4 • SAT: 8-12 (ISLAND SALON ONLY)

FOR APPOINTMENTS CALL: 489-8400

BY ROBYN CHURCH, MANAGER

During November we are celebrating our four-year anniversary in all the Salons by expressing our appreciation to our valued customers.

Thank you so much for your support of Salon and Spa services. I can speak for all of the staff when I say that we truly feel part of the Shell Point family and enjoy the special relationships that have formed. We have laughed, shared jokes, told stories, and sometimes even cried. Each and every one of you is near and dear to all of us.

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November is Customer Appreciation Month To show our appreciation we invite ALL Shell Point residents to join us during the month of November to enjoy some great specials, demonstrations, free samples, and raffles. If you are not yet a customer of the salon, please feel free to take this opportunity to explore the services we offer, meet the staff, and take some great samples home with you.

Calendar of Special Salon and Spa Events Make Up and Facial Demonstrations • Complimentary Massage Treatments • Free Samples November 6 • 1:30 p.m. - 2:30 p.m.

November 9 • 10 a.m.

November 17 • 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.

Complimentary neck and shoulder massage in the Island Salon.

Complimentary neck and shoulder massage in the Arbor Salon.

Repechage Opti-Firm Eye ContourTreatment demonstration in the lobby of the Island Health Club. This eye treatment is clinically proven to reduce puffiness, dark circles, and wrinkles around the eye. This service will be added to the Vita Cura demonstration.

November 9 • 10 a.m.

November 10 •10 a.m.

Arbor Salon: Sign up for complimentary makeover with Repechage makeup – new in the Salon. Repechage seaweed-based foundation and powder is 100% non-clogging and creates a perfect canvas. Leaves skin looking radiant! After your make-up application, you will be all ready for the Homecoming Bonfire at the Amphitheater!

Repechage Anti-age Vita Cura Facial demonstration in the Island Health Club lobby. This is Repechage’s signature anti-aging facial as seen on SPTV. The Vita Cura Facial is formulated with a patented seaweed with anti-aging ingredients and pentapeptides to reduce fine lines, increase firmness, and elasticity. Samples will be available while supplies last!

Repechage Four-Layer Facial demonstration in the Island Health Club Lobby. The final layer is a mineral mask that naturally warms the three prior layers and completely hardens and lifts off in one piece. Each layer of European seaweed is formulated to rejuvenate, tone, and dramatically firm the skin while lightening sun spots. This is our lighten, brighten, and tighten facial! Samples while supplies last!

November 6 • 3:15 p.m. - 4 p.m.

November 19 • 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.

Island Salon: Sign up for complimentary makeover with Repechage makeup – new in the Salon. Repechage seaweed-based foundation and powder is 100% non-clogging and creates a perfect canvas, leaving skin looking radiant! After your make-up application, you will be all ready for the Homecoming Dance!

Customer Appreciation November Specials Enter to win a $40 Gift Certificate for Salon services. Each Salon will have a winner! All can enter!

The winning ticket will be drawn on Wednesday, November 25.

Save $4 on Pedicures It’s time to smooth and soothe those rough summer feet. Proper foot care not only feels great but is important for foot health.

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Save $4 on a Color Touch-up or Permanent Wave with the purchase of a Hair Cut and Style.

Free samples available at the demonstrations on November 9 and 10.

While supplies last.

Offers expire 11/20/09

Free samples of Matrix New Age Rejuvenating Shampoo and Conditioner Replenish what hair needs for a more youthful, healthy look with our anti-aging therapy, formulated with a nutrientenriched blend of Omega 3-rich, super antioxidant lycopene, and strengthening rice protein to help restore hair’s strength, suppleness and shine. While supplies last.

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Did you know that recycling one aluminum can could save enough energy to power a TV for three hours?

Did you know that 14 recycled plastic bottles can yield enough fiberfill for a ski jacket? Recycling is one of America’s great environmental success stories. It’s time to take a closer look at what we can do as a community to promote conservation.

A recent Inquiring Minds group meeting included a presentation and discussion on Saving Our Planet. Bob Southern, director of project development, and Bill Skinner (Harbor Court), environment enhancement

volunteer, presented ideas and information on conservation.

Bob voiced concern over danger to sea life from vast amounts of plastic discarded in our oceans. Bill informed the group of current recycling efforts at Shell Point, including tons of cardboard recycled each month, Styrofoam sold to Florida Power and Light to be used for fuel, aluminum cans melted and reused, and proper disposal of batteries.

A group discussion led to additional conservation ideas, including using energyefficient light bulbs, adjusting timing on corridor lights, reducing usage of garbage disposals, using cold water when possible,

applying weather stripping to doors and windows, using public transportation and carpooling, and many more efficient ideas.

If you have questions or concerns regarding conservation efforts at Shell Point, please contact Paul Yacovitch, manager of facility operations, at 454-2190. During these tough economic times, it is more important than ever to make every effort to conserve energy and save our precious planet.

Inquiring Mings Meetings

To participate in intriguing discussions with the Inquiring Minds group, consider attending their weekly meetings. They gather each Friday at 10:15 a.m. in the Osprey Room on The Island.

Featured Hair Style:

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The classic bob is achieved by a method called “under cutting.” To under cut a style, the stylist will cut the underneath hair shorter with hair lengths gradually getting longer. This method is designed to allow the hair to gently turn under at the bottom of the style. Nell also has a slight long layer

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Nell looks beautiful with her hair swept off her face with no bang.

Nell has an oval face shape which allows her great styling flexibility.

A classic bob can be modified to complement most face shapes: • You can add or remove a bang to this style.

• You can style the hair very close and flat to the head or with fullness and lift through the sides, bottom or top.

• You can have the hair cut all the same length, except for the undercut, or add layers for additional volume and movement.

Finishing Touches

Nell’s finished style is achieved by applying mousse as a styling aid, then is blown dry with a round brush directing the hair under. The round brush is key to this style. Nell’s style can be only blown dry or reinforced with a large barrel curling iron. This style is finished with hairspray for a long lasting hold.

Nell’s classic bob is achieved by “under cutting.”

The underneath hair is cut shorter, with hair lengths gradually getting longer, so the hair turns gently under.

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Hometown History The history of The News-Press is a long and winding tale that has been traced by Glenn Miller, a journalist with the paper and a history enthusiast. Here are some of the interesting details he has uncovered.

First Edition According to Miller, the paper’s start was an inauspicious one. In 1884, Stafford Cleveland and his printing press boarded a schooner at Cedar Keys with the intention of starting a newspaper in Fort Ogden off the

Philip Isaacs, the Fort Myers Press editor, holds a copy of the paper, established in 1884.

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hen it comes to delivering daily news, The News-Press is an industry leader. Fort Myers’ first and only daily newspaper has been connecting with their audience since 1884. Now, as the paper celebrates 125 years of uninterrupted service, we reflect on its successful journey.

Peace River. Little did the native of upstate New York know that Captain Henry L. Roan, skipper of the Lily White schooner, had his own plans.

Captain Roan sailed up the Caloosahatchee River to the livestock settlement of Fort Myers and convinced Cleveland that the village of 349 residents was the perfect place to settle and start his paper.

Cleveland agreed, and the first edition of the Fort Myers Press, was published on November 22, 1884.

The paper’s first issue stated a clear mission, “A Journal Devoted to Interests of Southwest Florida.” The News-Press covered stories like the opening of Cleveland also told readers that his the Tamiami Trail in 1928. weekly publication would be “a famWeekly Publishing ily and local newspaper.”

Each week, Cleveland published a new When the paper began publishing, Fort Myers was part of Monroe County. There edition of the Fort Myers Press. And on were no cars, no airplanes, no radio, and no March 28, 1885, he began a series called, air conditioning. The first railroad didn’t Letters to Northern Friends. In his first letter, come until 1906, and the first movie theater he wrote, “I shall undertake to print a few general letters to northern friends. They didn’t open until 1908.

“Mr. Cleveland started the paper the will be printed in the Fort Myers Press, year before Thomas Edison arrived in and, if found worthy, will perhaps be town. At the time, it was a rough and reprinted north. They will serve to satisfy tumble place populated by herd-driving some curiosity and interest north in regard cowboys,” said Miller. continued on page 36

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Along with producing the daily newspaper, the staff of The NewsPress is also responsible for connecting with their audience through their website, text messaging, Facebook, and Twitter. The staff also produces Grandeur magazine, and Parent and Child magazine.

According to Cindy McCurryRoss, the Senior Managing Editor of The News-Press, the Internet and social media have had a significant impact on the operation of The News-Press. “Now we are a 24/7 news operation. We are constantly in touch with our audiences through the website that we update all day long.

Lee County's #1 website with more than 600,000 unique visitors and over 12 million page views every month!

We are also connecting with our audience through texting, Facebook, and Twitter. Many of our stories now include video feeds, photo galleries, and more. We are a much different and more immediate Cindy McCurryoperation than we used to Ross, Senior be, and that all came from Editing Manager being on top of how people are receiving their news and information and also what they are interested in.”

Maintaining that sense of connectivity and flexibility allows The News-Press to reach out to a vast audience. “All of the information that we gather connects with people in different ways,” explained Cindy.

“And in any given week, we are able to touch and connect with 83 percent of the adult population in Lee County.”

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continued from page 34 to the writer and the country in which he has taken up abode.”

Cleveland’s letters became a regular feature. He wrote about preserving wildlife such as the birds of Florida. He also wrote about vegetables, forest fires, summer heat, native grasses, cattle, and mosquitoes.

His twentieth and final letter was published on October 10, 1885, bearing the title, GOOD-BY. He wrote, “A few of the Seminole Indians are neighbors at some distance and we see them frequently on our streets. But the typical ‘Cracker’ that I have read about I have not seen, though occasionally an approximation to that singular character. Nearly all the European nationalities, and many States of the Union, and Mexico and Cuba, and the Bahamas, are represented in our population, along with a few

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of the Africans.”

“Now, if I have not said enough in epistles, I shall be ready to answer questions in the Fort Myers Press and privately and will gladly satisfy enquirers to the best of my ability. Most respectfully good-by.”

Two months later, on December 5, 1885, the issue included the headline, In Memoriam. It was Cleveland’s obituary. He was just 63 years old when he passed away.

It was reported that, after being ill for 12 days, he was taken by Bright’s disease of the kidneys.

Cleveland’s obituary read, “A good, worthy and influential man has passed to that bourne whence no traveler returns.

Our eyes are blinded with tears; our speech is choked with sorrow and our hearts are stricken with grief. Our editor has passed away. He had lived a useful and worthy life.

News-Press news room circa 1970s

He had been a benefactor to his fellow men, a kind, affectionate husband, a loving and indulgent father, a citizen esteemed and honored by all who knew him. He had greatly endeared himself to the people of Fort Myers, as was evidenced by the great solicitude and unwavering attention of all our citizens during his brief illness.”

Cleveland’s widow, Obedie, took over the paper. She was candid with the audience as she spoke of the challenge of running the paper. “It is with fear and trembling that I attempt to carry on the work of my dear husband. He lived in and loved his work. The business of furnishing newspaper reading for a community is a high and responsible one, and should not be undertaken lightly. My highest aim will be to follow as best I can in the footsteps of a beloved predecessor.”

Obedie ran the paper until March 13, 1886, when it was sold to another woman, Olive E. Stout. The Stout family has been associated off and on with the paper ever since. In fact, The News-Press outdoor writer Byron Stout is the great-grandson of Olive E. Stout.

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The paper documented the area’s growth and continued to grow with it, and in 1911, the Fort Myers Press became a daily newspaper and was soon followed by a rival paper, The Tropical News.

However, in the 1920s, as the Great Depression gripped the country, Fort Myers was not able to support the two local papers.

So the Fort Myers Press and Tropical News merged to become the Fort Myers News-Press.

In the 1930s, the paper began a unique delivery system, known as the Dawn Patrol, in which newspapers were dropped from

News-Press Fun Facts & Trivia • The News-Press has two Goss printing presses that create around 60,000 copies per hour.

• Approximately 2,500 photos are in the paper each week.

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planes during the winter season along the barrier islands. It is said that the paper was the first in the United States to charter an airplane for distribution.

In 1971, following 87 years of being locally owned, the Gannett Company purchased the paper for $14.6 million from the News-Press Publishing Company. Gannett, which also owns USA Today, still owns The News-Press. The paper was expanded from a local daily paper to a regional daily with distribution throughout Southwest Florida. According to Miller, the paper’s name evolved once more. In 2004, the Fort Myers News-Press was changed to The News-Press. “The paper was now serving a significantly larger market and it was necessary to make sure people throughout the region understood it was a news source for all of Southwest Florida,” he said.

The News-Press Today Currently, The News-Press reaches more than 95,000 readers each day and employs more than 500 people. A staff of 125 journalists covers such topics as government accountability, environment, education, child welfare, healthcare, arts, entertainment, and a variety of other issues that interest the diverse audience. Plus it takes a small army of additional staff members to cover sales and advertising, operations, printing, and delivery.

Stafford Cleveland’s business lives on in The News-Press and his name remains a prominent name in the community as traffic flows up and down the six lanes of Cleveland Avenue (U.S. 41) paving a way through the heart of Fort Myers.

Throughout the past year, The News-Press has celebrated their 125th anniversary with stories on the history of the publication and Southwest Florida as well as stories of 125 influential people in the history of Southwest Florida.

• Black ink consumption equals 2,500 gallons per month, and approximately 30,000 gallons a year.

• Color ink consumption equals 1,560 gallons per month, and approximately 72,000 pounds of red, yellow, and blue ink each year.

• The News-Press uses 25 million pounds of newsprint paper each year.

• Each roll of newsprint weighs 1,700 pounds.

• One roll of newsprint paper will make approximately 26,000 copies.

• If one roll of newsprint paper was unraveled, it would cover 49,290 feet or 9.33 miles.

• The News-Press paper warehouse is the size of two football fields.

• It takes 30 to 40 rolls of paper to print one weekday paper, and up to 50 rolls to print the Sunday edition.

• The paper must be printed and out to carriers by 3:15am • In 125 years, the paper has never missed delivering a print edition.

• The Fort Myers library has microfilm copies of every issue of The News-Press since its first edition on November 22, 1884.

In 1884 when The News-Press was founded: • The Civil War had already been over for 19 years.

• Fort Myers would not become a city for another 2 years.

• Chester A. Arthur was President of the United States.

• Franklin D. Roosevelt was only 2 years old.

• The Statue of Liberty would not arrive in the US for another 2 years.

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Shell Point Reflects on its Many Blessings Dear Friends, Thanksgiving…a time to give thanks and to reflect on the family and friends who fill our lives with love and companionship. I want to sincerely extend my warmest wishes to you and your families for a safe and joyous celebration of Thanksgiving.

As we reflect on the past year and the challenges we have faced as a community, it remains evident that God has continued to shower us with His generous blessings. In a time of true national uncertainty and economic challenges we have been blessed to welcome new residents and maintain our excellent staff of dedicated employees, and we will continue to look to Him in the future with

confidence for our ongoing strength and success.

While reviewing the events planned for this month’s Homecoming celebration, I found myself feeling so thankful that you have decided to make Shell Point your home. As you gather for the various Homecoming events, I encourage you to take just a moment to absorb and embrace the true sense of community that abounds at Shell Point.

And while you gather around the table with your friends and families to celebrate Thanksgiving, may you continue to be impressed by God’s goodness to each of us and his unending grace and love.

In His service with gratitude, Peter Dys, President

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As you may recall, during the 2009/2010 budgeting process held earlier this year, a number of decisions were made to cut costs and control spending in each department in order to hold down monthly maintenance fees while continuing to maintain the high caliber of services and above average staffing levels that Shell

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nomic conditions that the two past years have brought to our nation and the CCRC industry,” said Peter Dys, president. “Our careful stewardship of Shell Point’s financial resources is one of the reasons that Shell Point has remained strong in light of what is happening to other facilities throughout the country.

“While I do not have a calendar to send to our residents this holiday season, I know the true spirit of Christmas and of our community will not be affected by a lack of these material items. I am grateful for the continued support of our residents as we weather this difficult financial time together.”

Thanksgiving Day Dining Options Enjoy a casual breakfast or light lunch at The Island Café.Thanksgiving Day hours are 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The festive Thanksgiving buffet in the Crystal Dining Room will be offered from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Stop in to feast on the hand-carved roast turkey with dressing, baked ham, salmon, and other holiday favorites.

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price is $19.95.The Crystal Room will be closed for dinner on Thanksgiving.

Or consider dining at the Palm Grill.

Thanksgiving dinner will be servd from 11 a.m. until 5 p.m. The menu will include a traditional turkey dinner with all the trimmings, ham, swordfish or baconwrapped filet mignon. All dinners will include soup or salad and dessert. Prices range from $20.95 to $25.95. The Palm Grill does not accept reservations but call ahead seating is available by calling 454-2059 on that day.

For a traditional Thanksgiving meal prepared for you and ready to serve in your own home, the Crystal Room is offering the “Family Feast.” This meal is fully cooked and ready for immediate serving. The standard feast serves eight people and consists of a whole roasted turkey, dressing, whipped potatoes, gravy, cranberry sauce, and vegetable for $49.95. Pumpkin pies and dinner rolls may be ordered separately for an additional cost. Order by Monday, November 23, and pick up at the Social Center on Thanksgiving Day. Call the Crystal Room at 454-2199 to place your order.

A Time to Gather and Give Thanks Village Church to Host Thanksgiving Service One of the special traditions enjoyed

by Shell Point residents is the annual Thanksgiving service hosted by The Village Church. As you celebrate this American holiday with your family and friends, plan to attend The Village Church on Wednesday, November 25, at 7:15 p.m. to give thanks and praise to God for His bountiful blessings.

The service will be led by senior minister Ken Nesselroade. With an enthusiastic and grateful heart, Teri Kollath, the manager of The Academy and volunteer services, will be the featured speaker. The service will also

include video testimonials of residents and staff expressing their thankfulness.

The Shell Point Singers and The Village Church Choir, under the direction of Randy Woods, minister of worship and music, will combine their voices in a festive expression of gratitude to God for his goodness. Guest flute soloist, Janet van Graas, member of the Dayton Ohio

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Join us Wednesday, November 25, at 7:15 p.m.

Symphony and daughter of Emily Houston (King’s Crown), will play several selections. Spirited congregational singing will also be a significant part of the service.

As 19th Century hymn writer Henry Alford has written, “Come, ye thankful people, come, raise the song of harvest home!” As together we recognize God’s provision and blessing, let’s pause to express to Him our gratitude and praise during this Thanksgiving Eve service.

Season of Praise to Commence with Damaris Carbaugh Gospel singer Damaris Carbaugh will biggest advertisers, including Coca Cola, kick off the 2009-2010 Season of Praise Pepsi, Kentucky Fried Chicken, Minute Concert Series at The Village Church on Maid, and Wrigley’s Double Mint Gum. Yet Sunday, November 8, at 6:15 p.m. the desire of her heart is to be a Often heard as the featured soloist servant of Christ. on the Day of Discovery television “I don’t want a career: I want program and as a significant voice to be faithful,” she says. “It’s easy of the Brooklyn Gospel to say, ‘I just want to be a servant,’ Tabernacle in New York, Damaris but that’s what I’m striving to be. has known the heights of success God has been so merciful to me. I in the recording community. want to share His love and His She’s sung on commercial jinmercy with others and encourage Damaris Carbaugh gles for some of the world’s them to draw closer to the Lord.” performs Nov. 8

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As well as singing her unique arrangements of familiar hymns, Damaris is well known for her renditions of He’s Been Faithful to Me, I Am Not Ashamed of the Gospel, In the Presence of Jehovah, and Whatever It Takes.

The Village Church is pleased to present Damaris Carbaugh as part of the 2009-2010 Season of Praise. Tickets for this concert are $10 and are available the church office.

Come and worship with us as we continue to grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord through the ministry of song.

The Harry Chapin Food Bank

Supporting A Food Pantry During Their Time of Need As we turn the page on our calendars to the month of November, thoughts of Thanksgiving feasts fill our minds. But this year many in Southwest Florida are filled with anxiety as they struggle to get by on reduced or lost incomes to provide their families with food.

The New York Times designates Lee County as the hardest hit of any US county by the housing and mortgage crisis. The current economic environment in Lee County has resulted in an increased number of families in need of emergency food supplies.

Thankfully, Fort Myers is the home of one of Florida’s 16 food banks, the Harry Chapin Food Bank, which distributes 300,000 pounds of food monthly to a five-county area.

Established in 1982, the Harry Chapin Food

Bank provides food to 160 partner agencies, including the Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church Food Pantry. On Mondays, this food pantry provides three- to five-day food packages to families in need.

Shell Point and The Village Church have contributed to the food pantry in the past. Residents, employees, and church members serve as food distribution volunteers.

Women’s Ministries is delighted to host a special presentation about the Harry Chapin Food Bank and the local food pantry on Wednesday, November 18, at 7:15 p.m. in The Village Church. Teri Kollath, manager of The Academy and volunteer services, will present the history of the Harry Chapin Food Bank. Employee Chaplin Don Steenhoek will share the impact that the local food pantry

has had in the lives of Shell Point employees who have faced difficult times.

All are invited to not only attend and learn about this valuable community organization, but to also participate in helping those in our local community by bringing non-perishable food donations. All donated items will be given to the food pantry that The Village Church helps to support at Cypress Lake Presbyterian Church. It will be an opportunity to show thankfulness by sharing our abundance with those who have needs for food for their families.

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Shell Point is a great place to call home because of the amazing residents as well as the extraordinary employees.

We are fortunate to have hundreds of exemplary employees who strive to meet the needs of each individual. They protect us, take great care of us, and strive to anticipate our needs. In short, they are our shining stars.

Even amid the current challenging economic times, Shell Point remains a major employer in southwest Florida, providing compensation and benefits to more than 850 employees. Many employees have impressive service records, spanning more than 10, 15 or even 20 years. Longevity of service is a mark of a good employer as well as an exceptional retirement community.

Contributing to the Employees Christmas Gift Fund is a way for residents to show appreciation to our community’s employees for the services they provide all year long. Those who benefit from the fund are the front-line Shell Point has more than 850 employees, their supervisors, and the superemployees visors’ managers. The gift, which is given in dedicated to cash, is determined by the total amount caring, serving raised, as well as the total number of hours and satisfying. the employee worked. Part-time employees and recently hired full-time workers receive a pro-rated amount based on the

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In 2008 more than 820 employees benefited from the fund and the full share amount was $480. This year, we hope to equal or exceed the amount of that Christmas gift.

How to Contribute

Perhaps the most convenient way to contribute is by completing the Authorization for Monthly Billing – Employee Christmas Fund Donations Form, which is available at both service desks. Residents can also contribute by sending a check to Shell Point with a notation on the check “2009 Employee Christmas Fund.”

Both the form and check should be forwarded by internal mail to the Shell Point Billing Office or mailed to Shell Point at 15000 Shell Point Blvd., Ste. 100, Fort Myers, FL 33908.

If you have any questions, please call Chairman Phyllis Ingalls (Eagles Preserve) at 481-4820, Herb Wilcox (Royal Bonnet) at 218–3181, Jane Hoden (Oakmont) at 454-0042, or Judy Brock (Eagles Preserve) at 433-3723.

The 2009 Employee Christmas Fund is your opportunity to say, “Good Job,” “Well Done,” and “Thanks,” to the employees who dedicate their service to the residents of Shell Point. If you have not already done so, now is the time to make a contribution. Take pride in knowing that your gift makes a significant difference to hundreds of deserving employees.

Two Line Dancing Classes Offer Twice The Fun

Advanced Line Dancing Classes are held each Thursday, at 11:15 a.m.

Beginning Line Dancing Classes will start on Thursday, November 5, at 10:15 a.m. and on Saturday, November 7, at 3:15 p.m.

The Advanced Line Dancers got off to a swingin’ start in October, and the Beginning Line Dancers are set to step in on Thursday, November 5. Take part in this exciting way to exercise your mind and body while improving your coordination and making new friends. Simply stop into The Island Health Club and join in the fun with either the Advanced Line Dancers or the Beginning Line Dancers.

No partner is needed and both men and women are welcome. There is no fee. Just wear shoes that will slide on the wooden dance floor, and bring a smiling face and a willing-totry spirit.

Refer to the Weekly Reminder or SPTV for additional scheduling information. For further details, call Lois Forsythe of Lakewood (Advanced) at 433-1818 or Lois Gannon of Rosemont (Beginners) at 482-5965.