Shell Point Life February 2013

Also Inside: Sallie’s Santas: Quite a Collection • Sounds of the Season February 2013 Vol. 8 Issue 2

FROM A SINGLE STRAND RESIDENT TURNS RAW MATERIAL INTO WORKS OF BEAUTY

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THREAD RESIDENT KNITTERS SHARE LOVE OF TRADITIONAL ART FORM

If I speak in the tongues of men or of angels, but do not have love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.

WITH LOVE 1 Corinthians 13 :1-3

By Rochelle Cherniawski, editor I recently attended a business conference where some of the executives’ wives spoke about supporting their husbands.

While a few of the ladies shared stories related to the success of their spouses’ career, one woman focused solely on the happiness and love in her 38-year marriage. She shared that her relationship had gone through some stormy seas, and that she spent a lot of time trying to change her husband, as well as others around her. In turn, she was left with a sense of disappointment and resentment for much of her life.

About a year ago, her perspective changed while attending a wedding ceremony and listening to the words of 1 Corinthians 13. “I have heard that passage countless times throughout my life,” she explained, “but it hit me like a ton of bricks that day. I knew that I needed to find satisfaction with myself before I could properly love anyone else. The result is that I’ve had the best year of my life. I’ve become a better wife, a better mother, and a better friend.

I’m just happy that everyone stayed with me long enough to see this side of me. I’m

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Happy. It was an interesting close to her speech. In January, Shell Point’s 2013 Gala celebration focused on portraits of happiness. Ever since then, I’ve been a little bit more tuned in to the ever-present pursuit of happiness and what it means to be genuinely happy. I bet the woman on stage was perceived as a happy person for much of her life. She was attractive, she had money, she had a beautiful family, she had security, she was charming, she was healthy, and much more. In fact, I’m sure that she experienced some very happy moments throughout the years. Yet, at the end of the day, those moments didn’t add up to much.

Fortunately, she was open to change and welcomed the opportunity to find true happiness. It was that transformation that opened her heart to the boundless beauty of unselfish love. This time of year, as American’s are bombarded with commercialized message of love, take a moment to reflect on what makes you truly happy and show your appreciation to those who have blessed your life with lasting love.

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An avid knitter, Gail Baumgarten (Rosemont) is always working on multiple projects at the same time.

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

AVP of Communications Lynn Schneider Editor Rochelle Cherniawski Art Director Rich Cerrina Senior Graphic Designer Wendy Iverson Graphic Designer Kathy Grove Contributors Mary Franklin, Robyn Church, Bev Chandley, Ginny Miller-Plaza, Suzanne Zavada, Melody Desilets, Teri Kollath, Randy Woods, Glenda Stephenson, Inga Bredahl, Dawn Boren, Sarah Nadal, Jessica Clark, Tim Stephenson, Steve Morton, Dotty Morrison, Peggy Holton, Susan Uhleman, Jack Hubbard, and Nancy McCarthy Do you have story ideas or photos to share?

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

Back Issues Available Online All issues are available online at: www.shellpoint.net/spl/splife.htm Correction: In the January 2013 issue of Shell Point Life we mistakenly identified Carol Clark as a physician. She is a nurse practitioner with a doctoral degree. We apologize for the error.

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SAVE THE DATE

FLIGHT OF FANCY SPRING FASHION SHOW and LUNCHEON FRIDAY, MARCH 22 • 12 – 2:00 PM THE THE VILLAGE VILLAGE CHURCH CHURCH AT AT SHELL SHELL POINT POINT

Flight of Fancy Fashion Show to

Benefit Aquatic Center When Shell Point’s Director of Resident Life, Dawn Boren, announced the fundraising campaign to build a new Aquatic Center, the committee working on the annual Fashion Show agreed that this would be the perfect project to donate the funds raised by this exciting event.

“To help the community reach their goal, a number of events have been planned

by the Resort Services department for the remainder of this year,” said Lynn Schneider, AVP of Marketing and Communications, and the planner of the event. “The Shell Point Fashion Show is always a popular event and we are excited to help with the Aquatic Center effort.”

The theme for this year’s fashion show, which will be held on Friday, March 22 at

Let your personal style take flight with these charming fashions that are just right for Spring. Featuring fashions from all your favorite Bell Tower Shops, this delightful runway show will deliver the perfect outfits for Daytime Fun or Nighttime Drama!

Look for more information in your mailbox and in the March issue of Shell Point Life. noon, is Flight of Fancy.

“The fashion show is a fun way for residents and their friends to support this worthwhile effort,” said Dawn. “This event will be a wonderful afternoon of delightful spring fashions in an environment of festive decor that brings out the colors of spring!”

Look for more information in your mailbox and in the March issue of Shell Point Life.

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Every Sunday afternoon at The Arbor, had numerous knitters that might enjoy a group of ladies gather in the fire- doing the same.” place lounge to enjoy a time of friendship So, Sandy and activities coordinator and fellowship while knitting caps for Evelyne Butler set up a display table outside infants and children at HealthPark Hospital in Fort Myers.

The group formed in April Sandy Richter, Arbor service desk coordinator, of 2012 after Sandy Richter, holds a basket full of Arbor service desk coordinator, knitted infant hats made realized that there were talby the women of the ented knitters at The Arbor Arbor Knitters Group. who might enjoy knitting hats for newborn babies at the hospital. “It was actually an idea that I brought down to Florida from my time living up north.

When my mother became a widow and was beginning to show signs of dementia, she lost interest in many things.

But, she was always a great knitter. So, I got a hat pattern from our local hospital and she took off with it. It kept her motivated.”

The project was something that Sandy and her mother were able to enjoy together. Her mom would knit the cap and the dining room with a pattern, a picture of she would sew the seams. Before she knew a baby, and a couple hats. “Once the ladies it, they had completed 65 hats to donate to saw it, it really sparked more interest!” the local hospital.

And once they got started, there was no “It was rewarding to know that some- stopping them. As they knitted, talked, thing that we enjoyed doing together was laughed, and shared, the hats began to pile something that could benefit others,” shared up. Right away, they were able to donate 100 Sandy. “When I started working at The hats to the maternity ward at HealthPark.

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little hats,” shared Trudi Lorch.

Trudi learned to knit when she was growing up in Switzerland. “My mother and aunt knitted, and I also learned how to knit in sewing school. When we couldn’t get any nice yarn, we would take apart an old sweater, wash the yarn, hang it up, and knit a sweater from a new pattern. But I hadn’t knit in 20 years before coming to Shell Point!”

The hats that Trudi knits don’t require a seam, as they are knit in a continuous circle.

After the first group of 100 hats went to Health Park, Sandy learned that some of the hats were shared with the children in the cancer unit of the hospital. “Some of the ladies like to use larger yarn and have a looser knit. Those hats turned out to make great chemo caps,” explained Sandy.

Stacie Margaritis, certified child life specialist from The Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida, sent a letter to the ladies to thank them for the donation. She shared, “Traveling back and forth to the hospital can be a stressful time for families with a child who is ill. Your donation has truly helped to bring smiles and joy to these special children and their families. It means a lot to them to know that someone is thinking of them and wishing them well. The children are able to

L-R: Janice Colpaert, Rosemary Neal, Lenore Sparkman, and Elaine Sharer

…“ Your donation will help us give our patients something so they can remember their hospital stay as happy & memorable.

You have truly made a difference in the life of a child.”

enjoy a little happiness while they are in an unfamiliar and sometimes scary environment. Your donation will help us give our patients something so they can remember their stay at the hospital as happy and memorable. You have truly made a difference in the life of a child.”

Elaine Sharer enjoys knitting chemo caps for The Children’s Hospital. “I use a yarn that looks a little bit more adult to set — Stacie Margaritis, Certified Child Life Specialist, the children’s caps apart from the infant Children’s Hospital of Southwest Florida hats that we knit for newborns. I really enjoy doing this. Especially for the fellowship that we have.” enjoys their time After the Arbor Knitters together. “It keeps me sent another 75 hats to Health company, I like the variPark, they knit 100 hats for the ety of different colors, Knitters Anonymous group at and I just feel good about Shell Point to benefit the three doing it,” expressed Jean charities they work with.

Peacock. “It’s so much “These ladies are speed knitbetter than sitting and ters!” laughed Sandy.

Jean Peacock watching TV!” No matter the speed of their For others, the reason knitting, one thing is for sure, the group they participate is simple. Lucile Rice shared, “I just like to do it.

I like to knit.”

The group most recently sent a collection of 48 infant hats, 39 chemo caps, and two pairs of booties to HealthPark.

They also provided 15 scarves, five hats, and 1 blanket to Knitters Anonymous. And while Elle Cherniawski they are currently knitting more models a hat hats for their next donation, they that was welcome any knitters to join Trudi Lorch uses a technique to knit in a continuous circle. made by The Arbor them each Sunday afternoon at A seam is not required to complete her hats.

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1:30 in the fireplace lounge at The Arbor. Sandy said, “Anyone is wel- benefit from our donations, we just enjoy come to join the Arbor Knitters Group. We the thought of being able to help infants also invite people who like to crochet. Even and children at a time when they need a litthough we don’t get to meet the people that tle extra comfort and warmth.”

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Gail Baumgarten

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Growing up on a farm near Bowling Green, Kentucky, Gail Baumgarten (Rosemont) knew how to get her hands dirty. From the time she was 10, she could drive a tractor. She also helped her dad with the hay. While her dad drove the tractor, she would pull the lever on the old fashioned rake to dump the hay in the windrow.

After the hay was baled and loaded on the wagon, she would drive the tractor into the barn. When she was a little bit older, Gail would climb up to the loft and take a hay hook, ready to grab and drag the 150-pound bales as they were tossed up to her.

“I had such bad allergies, I just sneezed the entire time,” she recalled. “My dad always ended up sending me back into the house.”

One rainy day, she asked her mother to teach her to knit. “My mom was a busy woman; she worked harder than anyone I know. But I wanted to be sure that she taught me how to knit. It was a talent and technique that had been passed down through my family,” recalled Gail.

“I started with the same two stitches everyone learns at the beginning knit and purl.”

The first thing she completed was a straight scarf. “You have to start with something simple in order to get a sense of how to do the stitches and keep a steady gauge to keep them even.”

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during that time.”

Her busy lifestyle continued as she studied biology and psychology at Western Kentucky University in Bowling Green.

After receiving her teaching degree, Gail taught four years of high school biology and a little bit of psychology.

In 1972, Gail started working for the state of Kentucky as a field social worker for the TB hospital in Paris, Kentucky. One day, she noticed a sign at McAlpins Department Store for a five-dollar knitting class. “It was a four-week class on how to knit a sweater that included the lesson, the yarn, and the needles! I couldn’t pass it up.”

By the end of the fourweek class, Gail had knitted herself a beautiful, rose-colored sweater that had cables

decided there were too many social workers and laid off 350 people in one day.”

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After a summer of soul searching in Seattle, she returned to Kentucky to work as a pharmaceutical sales rep for Merck, Sharp, and Dohme. In her fourth year on the job, she met someone that changed her life forever. “I set up a display table for a new drug outside of the radiology suite at the hospital. I only had a couple hours there and needed to see the cardiologist, but this doctor named Jim kept coming out and talking to me.”

His persistence paid off. Gail confirmed with a nurse friend of hers that Jim was a good guy, and the rest is history. They got married the next year. “I love telling people he Gail displays Merino wool picked me up at the hospital!” fiber that will be spun into Right away, Gail started knitthread. Inset: Beautiful ting things for Jim and his three hand-carved spindles for sons. “I loved knitting things for spinning thread. them. And then when the grandchildren came, I enjoyed making baby blankets and other baby things. But now that they are getting older and will be getting married, my goal is to knit something special for each of them.” up each side of the front and on each sleeve.

As soon as Gail turned 60, she and Jim “That was pretty good for someone who had realized they were ready for Shell Point. never done cables before.”

“Jim had experienced some health issues, Gail moved to Louisville in 1975 to and I have some worries of my own. We work with the Louisville health department wanted to be in a place where we would be as the coordinator of the social work pro- well taken care of if something ever hapgram in the TB division. She started grad pens.” school at the University of Louisville in In 2006, two years after adding their 1976 and received her master’s of science in names to the waiting list, Jim and Gail social work two years later. moved to Shell Point. Gail found that She became one of four coordinators another benefit of moving to Shell Point is running the statewide social work program the support system of friends that can be in public health. But her career in social made within the community. “I always work came to an abrupt halt. “The state thought if you could get here, get accli-

mated, and make friends, you would have appreciation.” people to hold your hand and wish you well She also knits socks for herif you do get sick. Besides, it’s so beautiful self because she has a hard time here, what’s not to love!” finding socks that fit her sizeAlthough Gail helped start the five feet. And she always Paddlers’ Group in 2007, she didn’t join the enjoys trying new things and Knitters Group until 2012. “We had some new techniques. One of her other things to focus on before I could really favorite projects was a purse get into knitting on a social level,” she said. that included decorative beadThe ladies of the Knitters Group ing and an I-cord handle. gather every Tuesday at 1:15 in the “Adding beads is fun, it makes it Osprey Room to enjoy the company Gail knit interesting. And that was the of one another while working on first I-cord handle I had ever this purse their own knitting projects. with an I-cord knit. It was simple once I fighandle and beaded “There is a lot of talking, ured it out.” embellishments. sometimes more than Once she mastered that knitting. It’s an interestproject, she went on YouTube to ing group.” She is usulearn how to knit continental ally working on a style and Portuguese style. shawl. “Some of the Gail even embraced the other ladies are opportunity to learn a much more accomnew technique during plished, I think, as a cruise last summer. far as technique and “I took a class on being able to make Russian lace. It’s something that fits. That extremely complidoesn’t matter when you are making shawls!” cated. The shawls are huge, and different parts are all done at the Works in Progress same time. You can have 10 different patterns When she doesn’t knit on Tuesdays, going at the same time Gail usually finds time to knit for an hour within the same scarf. or two, three nights a week. In fact, she is It’s very intimidating.” always working on multiple projects at the Fortunately for same time. “They are all WIPs – works in Gail, she knows that if progress. Your eyes get tired of looking at she gets intimidated certain things, like lace, after a while and while working on a you have to start something new.” project at Shell She has no problem finding inspiration Point, she can for new projects, as she has a closet in the always look to her guest bedroom that she considers to be her friends in the stash. “Everybody has a stash. You need a Knitters Group to place to put all the beautiful yarn you could- lend her a helping n’t resist buying while trying to find a per- hand. “Some of the fect project. Eventually, you hope to find ladies are more experisomething to do with it.” enced than I am.

Remarkably, Gail has never sold any- Sometimes I have probthing she has knit. She prefers to give things lems knitting and I like away. “I knit because I enjoy it, not because to be able to ask for I’m looking to make money.” help. It’s great for that.

Her most recent gift was a shawl she Plus, we are all kind to completed for a friend. “She is always doing each other and it’s just nice things for us and I wanted to show my a wonderful time.”

Gail displays two of her intricate shawls — one is Estonian lace in cream, and the lavender shawl is Queen Anne’s lace with delicate beading. Both are crafted from a 50/50 blend of Merino wool and silk.

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The Knitters Group was born out of an Introduction to Knitting class presented by resident Joyce Crone three years ago in The Academy of Lifelong Learning. Since then, the group has grown to more than 20 members.

Pictured L-R — Front row: Pat Meredith (Sundial), Edna Waldron (Sand Dollar), Joyce Crone (Sundial), Ellie Whiteside (Royal Bonnet), and Martha Rudd (Lucina). Second row: Joyce Yeager (Sundial), Sue Goodell (Lucina), Terri Schulz (Sundial), Elise Allen (Harbor Court), Gail Baumgarten (Rosemont), and Ginny Mills (Cameo). Back: Maralu Gregg (Turban), Kate Ruth (Turban), Rosa Slot (Sand Dollar), Lois Dunagan (Macoma), Nancy Hall (Turban), Carol Mann (Sundial), Barbara Larson (Parkwood) and Fran Ippensen (Royal Bonnet).

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s a young girl, Joyce Crone Bob’s mother. “I would occasionally knit At the end, they wanted to extend it for (Sundial) enjoyed spend- things for the kids, but Bob’s mother was a another month. And we always seemed to ing her personal time very good knitter and she made a lot of things have people stopping by and commenting reading, sewing, and doing needlework. From for them. I did more sewing for the kids. In that we should start a knitting group.” the time she was in junior high, her sewing fact, I made all of my daughter’s clothes.”

Teri helped Joyce get the formal skills led her to make most of her own clothIn the 1960s, Joyce and Bob became Knitting Group started, and Joyce has ing. “My mother would buy the material if I familiar with the concept of a continuing proudly led the group ever since. “It’s really wanted to make something. But if I wanted care retirement community when her a neat group. There’s anywhere from 10 to to buy something that was already made, I grandparents moved into a CCRC in 18 people that show up every week. We had to save up for it. So, naturally, I became Indiana. “We spent a lot of time there and have the full gamut of knitting experience pretty good at sewing.” realized that it was a very good idea. I had and expertise. There are people that have When Joyce was a sophomore in high another grandmother that lived on her own been knitting for their whole lives, some school, she became motivated to learn how in Louisville until she that learned when they were younger but to knit. “I wanted to knit a pair of argyle was more than 100 are just getting back to it, and even a socks for my boyfriend,” she recalled. “I few who are ripe beginners. Some peoyears old. I was livalways noticed my home room teacher knitple come virtually every week, and we ting before school began, so I asked her also have others that just stop in when to show me.” they need us to solve an issue.

Since the teacher explained that That’s fine too.” argyle socks were a little bit too difThe Knitting Group ficult for a first knitting project, doesn’t have a specific Joyce started with a pair of bright agenda. “It’s a social red mittens. “I caught on right away group,” explained and made the argyle socks as my secJoyce. “You can ond project.” knit whatever Her boyfriend never got to you want to knit. benefit from her newfound talent, We even have people as they broke up before Christmas. that knit for the Knitters “I ended up giving them to my Anonymous group. It’s just a brother instead.” lot of fun.”

All thoughts of her original For Joyce, the social aspect is reason for knitting disappeared just one of the many benefits of knitfrom her mind when she was introting. “I find knitting to be very relaxing,” duced to a college student named she shared. “It’s also a challenge. I have Bob Crone. She then began knit- Jocye’s passion for knitting started when she wanted to several different things on the needle at ting argyle socks and other argyle the same time. Some things I refer to as knit a pair of argyle socks for a high school boyfriend. items for Bob, his father, and her ‘idiot work’ because I can put them down grandfather. “Argyle was the style in the ing in Pensacola at the time and it was and pick them back up at any time without 50s!” she laughed. really hard on me. I had a career and a fam- any issues. But then I always have someAfter high school, Joyce left her home- ily, but I was the only person that could care thing that requires a little bit more attentown of Louisville, Kentucky, to pursue a for her. It became a real problem, and we tion and a pattern.” degree in elementary education at Miami decided right way that we didn’t want to do Regardless of what she is working on, University in Ohio. She spent three years that to our kids.”

Joyce spends time knitting just about every there before leaving to marry Bob. Shortly When Joyce and Bob began consider- day. Whether she is watching TV, waiting after their wedding, the pair moved to Texas, ing a CCRC, it was their daughter that sug- at the doctor’s office, riding in the car, or where Bob served in the Air Force. Joyce gested Shell Point. “We weren’t planning even getting to a concert early to get the went back to school and received her degree to move to Fort Myers, but it ended up best seats, she’ll most likely be found knitin elementary education from Texas Tech. being the right place for us. We moved in ting. “I don’t like to sit around doing nothShe enjoyed a career of teaching at the August of 2004.” ing! I like to occupy my down time and elementary level. “I spent three years as a keep my hands busy.”

The Knitters Group is Born second grade teacher, and most of my time Joyce also finds time to volunteer in the Three years ago, Joyce asked Teri Pavilion every Monday through Friday. She as a remedial reading teacher. I enjoyed it.”

Early in their marriage, she knit a lot of Kollath, manager of The Academy of also serves on the Auxiliary Board. But baby things, like sweaters and hats, for her Lifelong Learning, if she ever received most of all, she always enjoys gathering friends. And through it all, she never sold a requests for knitting classes in The with her friends every Tuesday afternoon in single item. “My attitude has always been Academy. Teri welcomed the idea and they the Osprey Room for the fun and fellowship offered a small class in the Egret Room on of the Knitters Group. “I thoroughly enjoy that I knit for love, not money.”

However, when it came to her own three The Island. Joyce recalled, “We had six peo- it and look forward to it. I just really like children, she left most of the knitting up to ple that met once a week for two months. knitting and teaching people to knit.”

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Pat sits at her Macomber four-harness loom which she has used in the past to make baby blankets.

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When it comes to the art of working with textiles, Pat Meredith (Sundial) takes an authentic approach. With antique looms, spinning wheels, and more knitting needles than she can count, Pat often starts from scratch to create custom clothing, decorative quilts, baby blankets, and more.

Pat first learned how to crochet when she was in the fourth grade and would watch her mother’s choir practice from a church pew in Mishawaka, Indiana. “A wife of one of the men that sang in the choir was always crocheting while he practiced. One day, she taught me how to crochet my own doily. I still have that doily somewhere.”

A few months later, when she joined the Red Cross club, she learned how to use knitting needles. “We would knit individual square pieces that the teacher would sew together to form afghans that were donated to wounded servicemen.”

From the beginning, she was hooked.

Every penny she was able to save went toward getting more yarn. “I got a 25-cent allowance. After I tithed to the church, I used whatever was left to buy yarn.”

When Pat was 14, she met a 15-year-old boy named Phil. His dad was the president of Taylor University when her dad was the college pastor. “We dated in the group setting for a while, but got more serious when we were a little bit older. We got married when I was 21 and he was 22.”

Pat received her degree in education from the University of Wisconsin Stout at Menomonie, Wisconsin, a home economics school. She went on to receive her master’s in clothing and textiles from the same university.

While working on her master’s degree, she worked as a graduate assistant at Stout.

She went on to teach home economics at Joliet High School for 23 years, and also taught night courses on clothing construction at Joliette Junior College In the 1970s, Pat became interested in spinning and dying her own yarn when she

started collecting old antique textile tools.

“I thought I should learn how to use them.

I would buy the raw materials, such as fleece, and create my own yarn or thread.

Sometimes I would dye it. Then I would either weave it or knit it.

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blankets, table cloths, and dish towels. Yet, most of what Pat makes she keeps for herself or gives to others as wedding presents or baby gifts.

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Pat has collected many vintage display pieces from old fabric stores. This case was originally intended to hold commercial spools of silk thread. Pat uses it to display her impressive thimble collection, that even includes a thimble made of whale or seal hide which she purchased from an eskimo.

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LOOMING CURIOSITY Continued from page 11 St. Simon’s Island in Georgia. “It was a gorgeous place. We found it during one of our travels and loved it there. It is right on the Atlantic coast.”

There was a seafarer’s house nearby, to which Pat would knit and donate watch caps for the men who would come into port.

“It was so easy,” she said. “That was one of the projects that allowed me to talk and knit at the same time.”

Although Pat and Phil loved their home on St. Simon’s they recently determined it was time to consider their longterm needs. “We realized that some day we would need medical care. We wanted to move to a place where we would have that taken care of while also being able to connect with new people.”

Pat and Phil moved to Shell Point on November 9, 2012. And Pat made sure that her textile tools also made the move.

Looking around her Sundial home, she considered her collection. “I have too much stuff. But they are my treasures, my resources. I have one floor loom, one table loom, three rigid heddle looms, seven or eight spinning wheels, and five or six yarn winders. They all work, but I have my favorites. The newer ones are easier to use.”

Pat also has a large trunk filled with fabric and yarn, and she estimates that she currently has well over 100 knitting needles. “I’ve given some away, but others are too special to part with.

And different needles are used for different projects.”

After moving to Shell Point, Pat also donated some of the clothing that she made over the years. “I kept some of the suits, but I realized that I don’t need winter coats here.

I know that there are a lot of people up north that need warm clothes in the winter, so I donated my winter things in Duluth, Minnesota.”

And while her time at Shell Point can be counted in mere weeks, Pat is already eager to get involved in a knitting group and the quilting group. “I’m looking forward to giving it a try,” she shared.

“I’ve enjoyed anything and every- Above: A collection of distaffs – tools dething to do with fabric my whole signed to hold raw fibers and keep them untangled to aid in the spinning process. life, and I’m happy I can share that with others here at Shell Point.”

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Pat in her workroom at her cutting table. She is seated in front of a large reference library containing weaving, knitting, quilting, and pattern books.

An antique circular sock machine

Above: Pat has well over 100 knitting needles among her many “textile tools.” The red, white, and blue needles are from the war effort of World War II. Right and below: Pat collects a variety of items, including spools of thread, sewing machines, and vintage furniture from old store displays. She also collects pin cushions, irons, and more.

Above: A collection of Niddy Noddys used to measure the amount of yarn that has been spun on a spinning wheel.

Below: A two-harness table loom is one of several looms and spinning wheels on display in Pat’s home.

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Knitters Anonymous Knitting for Others in Need

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Knitters Anonymous began in 1974 Drawn to Cause and babies. They also do lap robes, scarves, About a year ago, Emily Kletzien hats, slippers, and more.” when Fort Myers resident Hilda Doane was seeking a way to serve the Lord during (Sundial) noticed a call for a new Knitters Jean Gibson (Oakmont) keeps track of her retirement years. She started the group Anonymous leader listed in the Weekly the volunteer hours and turns them over to to knit various items for missionaries and Reminder. “I’m only an average knitter, but volunteer coordinator Melody Desilets.

I wanted to see how I could get involved,” “There are close to 40 women who currently others in need.

In its first year, Knitters Anonymous was she said. “I learned how to knit from my knit for the group,” shared Emily. “Some are made up of 10 women who would use yarn mother who was a beautiful knitter. I figured more active than others. We have people provided by Hilda to create various items that this would be a good way to learn more about reporting that they are knitting anywhere were then collected by Hilda and shipped to knitting and reading directions while also from 1 to 25 to 50 hours per month! We even various organizations throughout the coun- serving an excellent mission.” have a woman who has done 100 hours in Emily meets with Glenda Stephenson, one month. They are committed!” try, such as missionaries, orphanages, nursing homes, mission groups serving refugees, When enough items have been and a mission to North American gathered to make a donation, Emily Donated items are sent to the Native Indians in Arizona. lays everything out on the tables and American Indian Reservation in As the knitting activity grew, sorts items according to each charity: Northern Arizona, the Crisis Pregnancy women from local churches got the Native American Indian Center in Philadelphia, and World involved. By its 10th year of service, Reservation in Northern Arizona, the Missions in Atlanta.

Knitters Anonymous had more than Crisis Pregnancy Center in 80 active members.

Philadelphia, and World Missions sent When Hilda retired to Shell Point in administrator of The Village Church, each through Atlanta.

1989, she set up an endowment through The quarter to get an update on the money that Once the boxes are packed, she includes Village Church for the ongoing ministry of is available through the endowment fund. a note stating that the items are from the Knitters Anonymous. The investment has Emily then purchases a variety of yarn and Knitters Anonymous group at Shell Point. been managed well throughout the years, as knitting supplies for the group. “About half The names of the knitters are never revealed. the money is still used today to purchase yarn of the shelves in the Osprey Room are used Then she calls Arni. “He helps secure the and other knitting necessities, such as pat- as storage for Knitters Anonymous. We have boxes, takes them to the UPS room, and around 15 boxes filled with different colors processes the shipments to the different charterns. It also covers all shipping costs.

Shortly after moving to Shell Point, and types of yarn. The ladies come in at their ities. We typically make three large shipHilda turned over the leadership of Knitters convenience to get whatever they need to ments each year.”

Anonymous to Trudie Airgood. In 1993, complete their various projects for Knitters Letters of Sincere Thanks Trudie turned the leadership over to Mildred Anonymous.”

Appreciation for the efforts of the Shell On the third Wednesday of each month, Kring. And in 1998, Irene Shareski (Sundial) was asked to take over the ministry. Irene’s Emily waits in the Osprey Room for the knit- Point Knitters Anonymous group is evihusband, Arni, a volunteer in the UPS room, ters to drop off their items. “The ladies are denced in two large 3-ring binders overflowoffered his assistance by helping to ship boxes very advanced, capable knitters. They do v- ing with hand written letters of thanks and neck sweaters with cables for adults, children, even photos of recipients enjoying their of donations to each destination.

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hand-knit donations.

A house mom from the pregnancy center wrote, “Dear Friends, how very thankful we are for your kind donation of hand-made baby blankets, booties, and hats. We know love and your time went into each stitch and we are blessed because of it.”

The staff at World Relief in Atlanta wrote, “Dear Knitters Anonymous, thank you so much for your donation of hand-knit hats, scarves, sweaters, and other wonderful items.

Last winter we were able to supply numerous refugee families with your gifts to help keep them warm during the cold weather. With smiles they wrapped up in the cozy blankets and wore their new hats and scarves knowing someone cared enough to help provide for their needs. We too are very thankful for your love and much needed practical gifts to these precious families.”

A note from the Native American Indian Reservation read, “Dear Friends, we

received your box of knitted items. Thank you so much for your labor of love for our native Christmas gifts.”

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While Knitters Anonymous is formally operated from October to May, the participants knit year round. “They stay involved all year because they are so dedicated to it, because it is for such good causes, and because they just enjoy it,” explained Emily.

And Emily wants to be sure that the group is the best it can be. “I don’t know a lot about yarn, so I’ve asked some of the participants to meet with me to figure out how to make the group better. Several of the gals know more about yarn than I do. I always ask questions so we can know how we can work to be better.”

At the end of each year, Emily provides a detailed annual report to The Village

Church, outlining the specific numbers of items that have been donated that year. “It is rewarding to see that after close to 40 years of anonymous knitting, the mission is still going strong.”

Since its inception in 1974, Knitters Anonymous has made and sent more than 23,800 items to many refugees, orphans, missionaries, and Indians who have greatly appreciated their acts of kindness. For the ladies involved, they are honored to be involved in an activity that brings a feeling of personal joy and fulfillment through serving others.

L-R: Emily Kletzien (Sundial), Arni Shareski (Sundial), Elise Allen (Harbor Court, Kate Ruth (Turban), Sue Goodell (Lucina), Michelle McCarthy (Lucina), Jean Gibson (Oakmont), and Fran Ippenson (Royal Bonnet)

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SHELL POINT ANNUAL

ART SHOW & SALE Friday March 15 – Sunday, March 17 Art can be perceived in varying ways, based on what the beholder envisions. It can touch emotions, evoke distant memories, or spur intellectual conversations. Shell Point artists have long realized the value of creating art, or even mastering a new skill that they have never tried before. It is the artwork from these endeavors that the resident artists are proud to present at their annual Art Show & Sale.

Show Coordinator, Yvonne Schneff (Sundial), is looking forward to the possibilities this year has to offer, stating, “There are some exciting surprises in Framed art, pottery and wood crafts will be among the varistore for this year’s show. In ety of items available during the Art Show & Sale in March.

The 2013 show will feature a ‘design your own greeting card addition to the high caliber of booth,’ as well as prize drawings for ‘Lucky Bucks.’ artwork that guests and resi-

dents have come to anticipate each year, we are adding new elements which include a ‘design your own greeting card booth’ and prize drawings for ‘Lucky Bucks’ to redeem at the show and sale.”

Artists this year include sculptors, wood carvers, potters, painters, stained glass artists, and more. The show will take place in the Woodlands Commons from March 15 to 17. For more information, be sure to check the March issue of Shell Point Life along with SPTV. Art Show & Sale March 15-17

Friday : 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Saturday: 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Sunday: 12 p.m. - 3 p.m. at The Woodlands Commons

Photo Contest & Show New! Best of Show Award Calling all photographers! The 2013 Elsewhere, Travel, Abstract, Shell Point Photo Contest and Show Birds Anywhere, Other will take place in March, and all entries are Wildlife Anywhere, and due on Friday, March 1. New this Pets. All photos year is the Ted Boynton Best must have been Entries are due on of Show Award, honoring one taken in the last Friday, March 1 of the Photo Club’s past presitwo years, except dents and long-time the final category, AllSailboat Sunset, photo by resident photographer supporters. This award will time Favorites, which can be Ted Boynton (Macoma) be given for the photograph photos from throughout your deemed by the judges to be lifetime. Only two photos the best in the contest. may be submitted for each category and Entry Forms and Rules each photographer is limited to submitting Ted Boynton Please pick up a copy of the entry forms a total of 7 photos.

Juried Photo Contest (one per photo required for the Juried Photo The categories will remain the same as Non-Juried Photo Show Contest) and 2013 Photo Show Rules at This year, photographers who have pre- either service desk, beginning February 1. last year. Two categories, Shell Point Community and Scenery at Shell Point, highlight viously won three or more ribbons in past For answers to questions and more photos taken only within the community. Shell Point Photo Contests will be allowed information, come to the monthly Photo Other categories include: People, Fun to enter 5 to 7 photos with a single theme. Club meeting on Tuesday, February 14, at and/or Festive Events, Still Life, Nature No awards will be given for these entries.

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Water exercise is burn additional adaptable to each individual’s needs and calories throughout the day, even while at physical limitations. Regardless of age, if rest. Cardiovascular and respiratory capacity you’re recovering from a knee surgery, cop- increases along with physical endurance, ing with the side effects of a chronic illness, resulting in more energy throughout the day. or training as a triathlete, water exercise Other benefits include improved balance, can improve your overall wellbeing. posture, and range of motion.

Because water allows one to move with Seniors participating in an aquatic roubuoyancy, also known as hydrostatic pressure, tine have experienced less pain than when swimming has proven to aid in the rehabili- exercising on land, especially those suffertation of injuries. Moving through the water ing with osteoarthritis and rheumatoid with less stress and weight on the bones and arthritis. More recent research on the benjoints reduces the possibility of injury. efits of physical exercise, including those in Regular water exercise is one of the best the water, shows that it can promote brain ways to build and preserve muscle mass, healing, regeneration, and protection

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against brain atrophy while also preventing muscle wasting. Another benefit is that one’s emotional well being is also improved, as moving freely through the water often improves your mood and can decrease anxiety and depression.

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With an understanding of the many benefits of water exercise, don’t pass up your opportunity to “dive in” for better health! Also consider a thoughtful financial contribution to the new Aquatic Center on the Island. Your contribution will ensure that the vision for the new center will benefit not only you and your neighbors, but residents of tomorrow.

Please call the Legacy Foundation at 466-8484 to learn more.

Don’t miss this formal, yet fun-filled evening of music, food and fun! Feast on a delicious four-course dinner while enjoying entertainment by the popular duo of vocalist Ann Martindale and pianist Richard Busch. Throughout the event, the talented “celebrity” wait staff will be committed to providing five-star service!

Come prepared to participate in a friendly, yet fierce competition among the celebrity wait teams. Numerous fun-filled challenges will keep the teams on their toes as they compete for the most tips. All proceeds and tip contributions will benefit the new Aquatic Center.

Watch for your personal invitation to arrive in the mail this month!

Saturday, March 16 • 6-8 p.m. • Crystal Room

Cost: $35

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The New Year got off to a healthy start at Shell Point with the LifeQuest Expo on January 8. More than 600 residents and guests attended the event that included over 70 informational booths focusing on each of the six dimensions of wellness. Dolores Harper (Eagles Preserve) was the first of 300 residents to turn in the official MyQuest commitment card. At the end of the event, 25 lucky participants won door prizes for visiting booths in each of the dimensions.

Even though the Expo was the first big LifeQuest event, anyone can start on their personal MyQuest journey at any time. This month, we encourage you to set goals that really challenge you at your own level of overall wellness.

Reflect back throughout your life.

There were carefree childhood days when a summer felt like a lifetime, teenage years when you thought you knew it all, and then the twenties when you realized you didn’t.

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It is interesting; we are reinventing ourselves throughout our whole lives. In fact, a wise person once told me, “You never step into the same stream twice in your life.”

That is so true.

LifeQuest is an avenue to make changes and improvements to your life, no matter what stage or situation you are in at this moment. Shell Point offers beneficial programs and services for those who are new to the community, looking for new social opportunities, serving as a caregiver to a loved one, going through rehab from a surgery, dealing with the loss of a loved one, and many other situations. The variety of offerings supporting the six dimensions of wellness can be very beneficial and ensure that you have a balance in your life.

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A Variety of Programs to Support the Six Dimensions The physical dimension has programs and services offered in the areas of fitness and health. The array of fitness classes, health clubs, walking trails, and pools provide ample fitness opportunities at Shell Point. But there are also the not-so-obvious physical related programs, such as meals on wheels, massage services, speech therapy, and nutritional services to name just a few.

Through the years, our emotional state can be affected by a number of events. Take a look at the programs offered in the emotional dimension such as spa services, behavioral health assessments, and grief support. When you first moved to Shell Point, you may have benefitted from transitional counseling. Once you became settled, you may have attended an Academy class that dealt with emotional

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During the LifeQuest Expo residents paused at the Communications booth to have their photograph taken while holding signs to represent the dimensions of wellness that captured their interest.

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issues, or attended a memoirs class to reflect on your past.

The spiritual dimension of wellness is very self reflective. There are various opportunities offered to embrace, strengthen, and grow in spirituality. As you float down the stream of life, your spiritual outlook can change, strengthen, and grow. No matter the denomination you have chosen, Shell Point’s Christian values are prevalent in the many programs and services offered. Participate in the church choir or join one of the mission trips organized by the church.

Throughout the campus there are a variety of Bible studies offered, and each class is unique.

Never stop learning. The moment you do not have your big toe immersed in the stream of knowledge you have stopped learning. Sign up for one of the award-winning Academy of Lifelong Learning classes.

Linda and Dr. Jim Graham (Sundial)

Stretch your brain by attending a new class or join one of the activity groups such as “Inquiring Minds” or “Current Events.”

Take a moment. Start listing your neighbors and a few friends. Think of their life and what they have accomplished. You are surrounded by amazing people who have

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By attending monthly programs or becoming a volunteer, your river of friendships and connections can fill up.

But, it can never flood. You can always accept new friends and grow and learn from their experiences.

Southwest Florida offers many opportunities to enjoy your natural environment. The natural environment is a perfect example of how the stream changes. Nature changes every day. Get out and enjoy it in any way that fits you.

Join in the fun of the Thursday morning Kayak group, or get your hands dirty in a garden, or take a nice stroll along the lagoon. It does not matter how or where you do it, just take a moment to embrace God’s gift of the natural environment.

It is time. Today is a new day. You are stepping into a new stream today! Make a choice to do something new and enrich your life!

The LifeQuest program has no beginning and no end. It is a lifestyle offered at Shell Point. Start down the stream of a lifefulfilling journey when you are ready. Turn in your MyQuest commitment card to either service desk and get started on your personal quest to balanced wellness!

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More than 70 different vendors from Shell Point and the surrounding community represented the six dimensions of wellness during the LifeQuest Expo in January.

Art classes offered through The Academy, such as watercolor, photography, drawing, and pottery, can be associated with various dimensions of wellness. Karen Hubbard (Lakewood) answered questions at The Academy of Lifelong Learning booth.

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A STRONG START TO LIFEQUEST Continued from page 19

Highlighted February Shell Point Programs to Help You Work on Your MyQuest Goals While there are limitless opportunities to participate in the six dimensions of wellness at Shell Point, these are just a few examples of programs that are available this month to help support your MyQuest goals.

Mary McCormack, consultant registered dietician, Myrtle Hearn (Eagles Preserve), and Sandi Brower, nutrition services manager

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Take advantage of the February weather and exercise outside with the Health Connection course, Commit to be Fit with Nordic Pole Walking! Poles will be provided and the cost is $20 for four classes. See your Health Connection brochure for more information.

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Serving as a caregiver is a stressful process. It is important for caregivers to take time for themselves and seek emotional support from others who can understand and empathize. The Caregiver Support Group, led by Dr. Nancy Spencer, can help. See page 35 for more information.

All residents who were involved in the field of education are invited to attend an entertaining event to get to know others who shared a similar career. Do You Know Your Neighbor: Inspirational Educators, will take place on Tuesday, February 19. See the Happenings Calendar on page 30 for details.

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The Season of Praise continues on Sunday, February 10, as British actor David Payne performs a dramatic presentation, Paul: A Prisoner of Passion. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at The Village Church office. For more information, call 454-2147.

Shell Point Golf Club offers the opportunity to experience the great game of golf while also appreciating the natural beauty of Southwest Florida. The course is open to the public from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week. To schedule a tee time, call the Shell Point Golf Club at 433-9790.

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Join in the fun of “shellebration” by participating in a tour of the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum on February 4, taking a course about Shells Near and Far on February 7, and enjoying a series of shell art lectures and demonstrations during the Shell Art Show on February 12. See The Academy brochure for further details.

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Suzanne Zavada, program coordinator, provided information about upcoming Resort Services programs.

Bill and Maxine Brooks (Eagles Preserve) with Melody Desilets, volunteer coordinator

The LifeQuest Expo was the kickoff event to launch Shell Point’s new wellness initiative.

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Stop and listen. Do you hear it? Do you feel it?

Your heart is rhythmically pumping. It is the core of our body that keeps us going. We have to take good care of our hearts by eating healthy foods and exercising to keep it strong. The Health Connection offers a variety of options to help you take care of your heart. Sign up for classes at either service desk.

Wellness Specialty Classes Take advantage of the February weather and exercise outside. Commit to be Fit with Nordic Pole Walking! – Session 4, will take place Mondays and Wednesdays, February 4 through the 13. Join Lindy Smith, Nordic Walking expert, for a fullbody exercise using specially designed walking poles. The class meets at 9:15 a.m. in The Woodlands Commons before heading outside. Poles will be provided and the cost is $20 for four classes.

Balance Basics at Assisted Living will take place February 5 through March 28 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 1:00 p.m. This class is geared toward the needs of those in assisted living; however, it is appropriate for those who need a slower-paced class. Michelle Smith, fitness supervisor with a specialty in senior fitness, will teach this 30-minute class in the King’s Crown Community Room. The eight-week course cost is $80 for 16 sessions.

Your Medical Community Join Dr. Stephen Laquis, a fellowship-trained eyelid specialist, for an eye-opening experience!

Eyelid Rejuvenation and Eyelid Health will cover the latest and Eyelid specialist Dr. Laquis will discuss the latest eyelid rejuvenation techniques with Eyelid Rejuvenation and Eyelid Health on Thursday, February 7.

Join Nordic Walking expert Lindy Smith for Commit to be Fit with Nordic Pole Walking! – Session 4. Experience full-body exercise using specially designed walking poles for added stability.

greatest techniques for eyelid rejuvenation, participants will leave with clean, fresh skin. including blepharoplasty, brow lifts, and der- The cost is $5 per person and each attendee mal fillers. Dr. Laquis will also cover blephar- will receive a $5 coupon for Shell Point itis, periocular skin cancers, and advanced Salon skin care products or a facial. tearing issues. The class will take place Linda Rakos, RD, assistant direcon Thursday, February 7, in the Social tor of hospitality services; and Mary Center at 1:45 p.m. Please note the McCormack, RD, Pavilion consultant time change. dietician; will present The Role of Nutrition in Your Cardiovascular If you are having knee and hip Health. Learn about recommendapain, come to orthopedic surgeon tions for calories and fats in your Dr. John Fifer’s talk Return to a diet, and how to be a heart smart Lifestyle You Deserve, to learn shopper — as well as an about minimally invasive Orthopedic surgeon explanation of various fats strategies, new muscle-sparing Dr. Fifer will present and vital information on choapproaches to hip replaceReturn to a Lifestyle You lesterol. The class is on ment, and quad tendon-sparDeserve on Friday, Wednesday, February 20, at ing knee replacement. Dr. February 22.

10:15 a.m. in the Social Fifer will share this information on Friday, February 22, at 10:30 a.m. in Center. The cost is $5 per person. the Grand Cypress Room. Please note the date change to this class.

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Shell Point as Your Resource Marianne Dabinett, licensed massage therapist and certified reflexologist, will instruct how to perform a reflexology massage on the hand. Reflexology participants will receive a copy of reflexology points for hands and feet. The class will take place on Tuesday, February 5, at 3:45 p.m. in the Osprey Room.

The cost is $5 per person and all attendees will receive a $5 coupon towards a massage, redeemable at the Shell Point Salon.

The popular class Skin: What Type are You? will be held on Tuesday, February 19, at 3:15 p.m. in the Manatee Room. Esthetician Kendal Colosimo teaches the do’s and don’ts of skin care. This is a hands-on class and all

Join thousands of people who will walk together in Susan G. Komen’s promise to save lives and end breast cancer by ensuring quality care for all, and energizing science to find the cure. The walk offers the option of walking one or three miles. This event takes place on Saturday, March 9, with court pickups beginning at 6:30 a.m.

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On Monday, February 4, we are off to the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum on Sanibel for a lecture on mollusks with “Shellabrate” the World of Mollusks.

There is no better place to launch our Shell Point Shellabration than at this museum dedicated completely to shells.

On Thursday, February 14, our very own resident shore bird expert Dr. Iver Brook (Lucina) takes us to two local beaches known for amazing birding experiences, Ding Darling Wildlife Refuge, and Bunche Beach, for Exploring Florida’s Real “Snowbirds.”

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Bill Davis (Junonia) gives us two opportunities to learn more about cellular technology this month, with Internet Telephones for Home Use on Thursday, February 7, and again on Thursday, February 14.

Bruce Findley (Sundial) gives the Television Technology information for February with HDTV: Content on Wednesday , February 27.

The Kindle is the focus of e-Reader Technology this month on three Thursdays beginning February 14 when Dick and Susan Uhleman (Nautilus) provide basic information and instruction, along with hands-on learning and practice in the Kindle e-Reader Prep School.

Bruce Findley (Sundial) teaches how to make your Apple iPhone or android Smartphone a very good digital camera with Smartphones as Cameras on Tuesdays, February 5 and 12.

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“Shellabrate”

Focusing on Shell Point’s natural surrounding and recognizing a favorite pastime of locals and tourists alike, The Academy hosts Shellabration in February. On Monday, February 4, visit the Bailey-Matthews Shell Museum on Sanibel to “Shellabrate” the World of Mollusks.

On Thursday, February 7, shell expert and educator Anna Marie Nyquist (Harbor Court) will present Shells, Near and Far. On Tuesday, February 12, resident shell artists will offer displays and lectures during the Shellabration Shell Art Show.

Apple iPad class #1 – Why Do I Need one?

Will it replace my PC? on two Mondays, February 25 and March 4, Apple iPad class #3 Apps! Apps! Apps! on two Mondays February 11 and 18, “Over Easy” class #4 – What’s in the Air? on Wednesdays, February 20 and 27, and Printing From your Tablet on Thursday, February 7. Android Tablet Alternatives, presented by Larry Brock (Eagles Preserve) rounds out the topic on February 8 and 15.

Classes on iPad applications in February include Shell Point LifeQuest and the iPad on two Tuesdays, February 19 and 26, to show how many iPad apps relate to the LifeQuest six dimensions of wellness.

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Award-winning maritime author and lecturer Robert Macomber focuses on the Pacific during WWI as he offers session 2 and session 3 of his three-part look at The Forgotten War, Deception and Disaster on

Monday, February 4, and A Gentleman’s War on Monday, February 11.

Professor Adrian Kerr provides the last of four sessions on Ancient Rome, The History of its Rise and Fall on Tuesday, February 5. He then begins a three session program, An Introduction To English History, on three Tuesdays, February 12, 19, 26. These sessions will take us from prehistory right through the Middle Ages to the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries and finally, the World Wars, when the United States assumes world leadership.

Our Shell Point Shellabration continues on Thursday, February 7, when shell collector and educator Anna Marie Nyquist (Harbor Court) presents Shells, Near and Far. You will see selections from over 25 years of focused collecting, around the world and right here at home, in her beautiful photos of mollusks in their habitats.

On Tuesday, February 12, many of Shell Point’s shell artists will not only show their

Join Kristie Anders, education director of the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation, for Predators in the Wild on Monday, February 25.

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work in the Shellabration Shell Art Show, but they will also provide lectures and demonstrations throughout the day. Please see the Weekly Reminder on February 12 for times the various artists are speaking.

The Lee County Sheriff’s office and Abby Services, Inc. return to Shell Point on Wednesday, February 13, for the popular Carfit program. Trained technicians use a checklist to review your comfort and safety in your own vehicle. Embrace this excellent opportunity to find your safest fit!

Herb Sklar (Eagles Preserve) will once again offer a class on Live Figure Drawing Using Charcoal and Pencils on Wednesdays, beginning February 20. A live model helps in the study of the human form in its various shapes and body postures.

The second session of Intermediate Bridge begins with Susan Willoughby on Wednesday, February 20, and continues throughout the rest of the semester.

Patricia Myers (Junonia) offers this semester’s first opportunity to complete the

AARP Driver Safety program on Monday, February 25. This six-hour refresher course is tailored especially for the driver over 55 years of age, and offers a good, well-rounded tune-up of your driving skills and an update on the Florida driving laws.

We are most appreciative that Kristie Anders, education director of the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation, regularly shares her immense knowledge of our local environment. This semester she has created a program on the basic niches in life. Join her on Monday, February 25, for Predators in the Wild when she provides a fun look at some of the critters that make their living by preying on other animals.

Karen Hubbard (Lakewood) will teach a class on techniques of a popular and growing art medium that is portable, relaxing, non-toxic, doesn’t require lots of supplies, and is great fun! Join her for Experiencing Colored Pencil Painting every Wednesday beginning, February 27 and going through March 27.

The beginner level class offered this month is Internet Prep School on four Wednesdays, beginning February 6. Richard Nelson (Lakewood) is the perfect person to introduce you to the Internet. Joe Cramer (Lakewood) takes you from there with After Prep School Basics on six Mondays, beginning February 18. Al Kaplan (Oakmont) will help you Review and Practice Basic Computer Skills on four Thursdays, beginning February 7.

Gmail will be explored on three Tuesdays, beginning February 19, with Megs Singer (Tellidora).

Lucille Peterson (Lakewood) will offer two Macintosh courses. On Mondays, February 4 and 11, she teaches iCal where you will learn to keep a calendar on your computer. Susan Schmitt (Lakewood) joins her in presenting Address Book on two Mondays, February 18 and 25.

Jeff Hennick (Tellidora) introduces The Spreadsheet on three Thursdays, beginning February 14.

Wayne Wolfert (Lucina) offers two sessions on Exploring Microsoft Publisher 2010 on Fridays, February 1 and 8. Then Wayne moves on to Computer Graphics Using Print Shop 22 on six Fridays, beginning February 15.

Advanced Memoirs on the Computer is presented by two Lakewood residents, Marty Gibson and Lucille Peterson, on four Tuesdays, beginning February 19.

Please refer to the brochure for The Academy of Lifelong Learning at either service desk, or online at www.shellpoint.net for more information, including any fees. Please continue to confirm your class selections in the Weekly Reminder, as any last-minute changes will be posted there or on SPTV. You can also see an interview with most instructors on SPTV. We continue to welcome ideas for future courses, and requests from residents to present classes. I look forward to seeing you at an Academy class soon!

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Annual Library Book Sale February 27 and February 28 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

The Library Lounge, Resident Activity Center The Library Book Sale offers an opportunity to support the Shell Point Library through the purchase of used books, CDs, audio books, and DVDs – most of which are priced at only $1.

The sale will be open to the public during the Shell Point Open House on Thursday, February 28, so be sure to get to the sale early to choose from the best selection.

Continue your support of the Shell Point Library by contributing to the Library’s Annual Fund Drive from March 6 through 20. Your support is greatly appreciated and allows the Shell Point Library to purchase the latest in new materials.

BI-ANNUAL QUILT SHOW CELEBRATES HERITAGE • APRIL 13 - 15 The Quilters Group has been hard at work designing, creating, and stitching new quilts to put on display in Shell Point’s 2013 Quilt Show, which will focus on each quilter’s unique interpretation of “Heritage.” In addition to never-before-seen quilts, a collection of beautiful orchids from the Shell Point Orchid House will be on display during the special event.

The Quilt Show will be held from Do you Saturday, April 13, through Monday, own a n antique April 15. If you own an antique or heiror heirloom loom quilt, or have hand made a quilt quilt? and would like to participate in the 2013 Shell Point Quilt Show, registration forms can be picked up at either service desk beginning Monday, February 18, through Monday, March 18.

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Computer security is similar to airport security. We all understand that there are threats that we need to protect against.

Everyone that owns a computer understands the need for some kind of security software.

Unfortunately, we are often frightened into purchasing this type of product without a full understanding of what tools are really needed for a user’s specific needs.

What is often not explained by the manufacturer is how the security programs can degrade your computer’s performance.

Furthermore, we may not understand that security software may cause compatibility

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S E R V I C E S

C O O R D I N AT O R

problems with existing software. Finding the degree of protection versus convenience is sometimes difficult, and often we just settle with “the best” protection.

If you’re currently paying for virus protection and would like to consider alternative options, if your subscription is about to expire and you are seeking guidance for ongoing protection, or if you don’t feel as though you have enough security, we can help. The good news is there are free security software options that will replace subscription based anti-virus software – and they can perform just as well as the expen-

Which antivirus software is right for you?

Technology Services can help you decide.

sive brands. Call Technology Services at 454-8248 for an overview of the options that will work the best for you.

Music

Fills the Air with exceptional entertainment in February

Fine and Performing Arts

The Diamonds

10th Anniversary ConcertSeries 2012-2013

Friday, February 8 at 7:30 p.m.

Church Auditorium/IS • Single tickets: $35 Stroll with your “Little Darlin”down memory lane for an unforgettable evening with The Diamonds. The Canadian vocal quartet rose to prominence in the 1950s and 1960s with sixteen Billboard hit records. And although it has been 30 years since The Diamonds released their instant million selling hit, Little Darlin’, they still command the attention of age groups from 25 years and up. The past and present members’ strengths lie in their diverse musical backgrounds. Hear The Diamonds perform hits such as The Stroll, Little Darlin’, Silhouettes, She Say, and Why Do Fools Fall in Love for a concert experience reminiscent of days gone by.

Barbary Coast Dixieland Band

Back By Popular Demand!

Tuesday, February 12 at 7:30 p.m.

Church Auditorium/IS • Single Tickets $15 Just celebrating their 45th Anniversary, the Barbary Coast Dixieland Band will perform a vast array of old time favorites from their latest musical arrangement. The Barbary Coast Dixieland Band has entertained the audience here at Shell Point on several occasions, and everyone enjoys their toe-tapping musical talents! The band is made up of six musicians who play 18 instruments and can amazingly swap instruments on stage without missing a note. The Barbary Coast Dixieland Band will have your toes tappin’ from their very first song!

Amernet String Quartet Concerts & Conversations Thursday, February 21 at 7:00 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL • Single tickets: $25 Lauded for their “intelligence” and “immensely satisfying” playing, the Amernet String Quartet has garnered worldwide praise and recognition as one of today’s exceptional string quartets. The group was formed in 1991 while founding members were students at the Julliard School. They have served as ensemble-in-residence at Florida International University since 2004. Amernet rose to international attention after their first season, winning Gold Medal at the Tokyo International Music Competition in 1992.

In 1995, the group was the First Prize winner of the prestigious Banff International String Quartet Competition. Their performance in the intimate setting of the Grand Cypress Room will prove to be an amazing musical experience.

For more information about the Shell Point Concert Series, visit www.shellpoint.org/concerts.

Tickets for these and all concerts are available at both service desks.

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PORTRAIT

L I F E AT S H E L L P O I N T

Vocalist Leslie Ellis

Gala Celebration Shared Portraits of Shell Point John and Karen Chamberlin (Junonia) and Lynda and Alvin Williams (Lucina)

Glenn & Joyce McFarland (Lakewood)

Carol and Neal Clarke (Coquina)

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Each year, Shell Point’s annual Gala is nity home. Our residents find many opportuan opportunity for the community to nities to continue to learn, grow, and serve at gather together to celebrate Shell Point’s Shell Point. Many provide volunteer and anniversary and continuing success. The financial support of the numerous programs, 2013 Gala was a joyous celebration of the services, and amenities that make our comunique people, places, and events that create munity such a vibrant place to live and work.” the portrait of life at Shell Point. The event After the opening remarks, Tim introalso marked the beginning of Shell Point’s duced Reverend Ken Nesselroade, senior 45th anniversary year. minister of The Village Church, to offer a Tim Stephenson, execuprayer of gratitude for the special tive director of the Legacy event. Following the prayer, presFoundation, and Lynn ident Peter Dys shared his perSchneider, assistant vice sonal reflection of portraits of president of sales and marShell Point. He said, “Shell Point keting, kicked off the Gala is made up of a series of portraits by sharing the history that – portraits of those who envihas created the caring, servsioned Shell Point, portraits of Timothy Stephenson ing, and satisfying environearly development and progresment of Shell Point. sion over years, portraits of chalTim said, “As any organization moves for- lenges and opportunities, ward into the future, it is always important to portraits of people from remember the past. At Shell Point, we recog- multiple backgrounds and nize the many blessings that God has experiences, portraits of bestowed on this community and the benefits 178,000 years of life expewe have received from His love, grace, and rience, portraits of skills mercy. For the past four and a half decades, and interests, portraits of Shell Point has grown to become a leader in nearly 1,060 volunteers, the retirement industry. And and portraits of throughout the years, the commubenevolence of Peter Dys nity has maintained its spiritual hertime and treasure.” itage in its simple commitment to Peter continued, “These portraits serve God and care for His people.” identify who we are, why we are here, Lynn added, “Today, Shell and what is important to us. As Shell Point welcomes thousands of senPoint’s future evolves, consider the ior adults who call this commuportraits we are creating today that Lynn Schneider

Rey and Betty Anderson (Lakewood) Martha Grant (Cellana) and Bill Meeker (Harbor Court)

The Craig Turley Orchestra entertained the audience with familiar hits from the Big Band era.

will influence others in the future. Janet and Martin Schappell, Tim What will be the significance of your Stephenson, Peter Dys, Donna Duss, and Paul Page (Junonia) FineMark National Bank & Trust portrait at Shell Point as others look showed support by providing back at our time in Shell Point’s hisdesserts and refreshments. tory? I challenge you to think about what you can do to join the impressive collage tions and remarkable of portraits to make Shell Point all it can entertainment enjoyed be tomorrow.” throughout the Gala, resFollowing Peter’s presentation, Leslie idents also enjoyed Ellis and the Craig Turley Orchestra another highlight of the entertained the audience with familiar event – the delectable Chef Mike Gavala of hits from the Big Band era. Leslie, the desserts and refreshments FineMark National daughter-in-law of Carol Clarke Winnie Ballard (Lucina) and Ann provided by FineMark Bank & Trust prepared (Coquina), wowed the crowd with her Erickson (Eagles Preserve) National Bank and Trust. delicious desserts. renditions of What a Wonderful World, At Mike Gavala, corporate Last, and other hits as the Craig Turley that intuitively understand these things, and food and beverage director for FineMark, Orchestra demonstrated their impeccable that all of us can grow by paying attention and his culinary team, presented the irreinstrumentation. to a few key principles.” sistible treats.

After the performance, Lynn returned to Tim reflected, “Happy people are not Lynn remarked, “This Gala allowed us to the stage to introduce a special video pres- lazy about happiness. Happy people are look back in celebration of the successes of this entation. “Happiness for each person can active in their pursuit of life. They wake up past year, as well as forward to the opportunities mean something very different. While hear- in the morning saying, ‘Good morning, that await us as our community continues to ing beautiful music with some of my closest Lord’, instead of ‘Good Lord, morning.’ They fulfill its mission each and every day. The year friends makes me happy, there are many build deep relationships, they continue to do 2012 was excellent for Shell Point, and we are other measures of happiness. When the things that help them grow emotionally and excited to continue offering a comprehensive SPTV team of Jared Pike, Dan Philgreen, intellectually, they realize their physical array of services and amenities to each and and Adam Brown recently asked themselves health will impact their demeanor and so every resident.” what made residents happy, they decided to they take care of themselves, they nurture a Tim added, “That go find out.” spiritual life, and they routinely stretch really is the beauty of The video was a perfect prelude to Tim themselves beyond their comfort zone. It Shell Point. It’s a Stephenson’s keynote address, which illus- sounds a lot like LifeQuest.” wonderful community trated the various factors that contribute to In conclusion, he said, “The portrait that never stops growhappiness. “There is a science to happiness. that is Shell Point is an overwhelmingly pos- ing, never shies away Since the beginning of time, humankind has itive one. And the things that make it that from challenging itself pursued things that reward us emotionally - way are not an accident, but they are choices to be better, and happiness being one of them. Earlier gener- that all of us make daily – choices to enrich always seeks to proations have, quite accurately in many cases, one another’s lives, and to invest in our com- vide the best possible identified those things that make us happy. munity so that the future continues to be environment for the And it is my contention that Shell Point is bright with hope.” residents who enjoy blessed with an overabundance of people In addition to the inspiring presenta- living here.”

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Q& A

FineMark National Bank & Trust Answers Your Personal Banking Questions B Y T I F FA N Y W I L L I A M S , M A N A G I N G E X E C U T I V E , F I N E M A R K N AT I O N A L B A N K & T R U S T

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I have heard that criminals use phone calls and emails to commit fraud. What should I know about their tactics?

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Mass marketing fraud generally tries to trick you into handing over your hard-earned money or personal information for the promise of future prizes, products, or services that never come.

With the Internet, criminals can target victims anywhere in the world, blasting out spam emails and setting up phony websites to lure people in. Government agencies have been busting these fraudsters for years, but public awareness may still be the best defense to stop these criminals in their tracks.

Here are a couple of current scams making the rounds: •

Learning how scammers commit fraudulent activity can help protect you against the risks of becoming a victim.

In online rental schemes, scammers forward a counterfeit check to the property owner for more than the amount of the rent and then ask for the difference to be wired back.

“ Blues”

Varieety Show

TUESDAY, APRIL 23 AT 7:15 P.M.

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With unsolicited e-mails supposedly from the FBI, scammers ask for money or personal information.

You should also be suspicious if you are: •

Asked for personal financial details,

like account information or credit card numbers, over the phone or by e-mail • Pressured to buy something or give information without time to think it through • Specifically asked to pay by cash, check, money order, or commercial wire service transfer • Told you’ve won a foreign lottery or sweepstakes you never entered • Asked to help transfer funds out of a foreign country for a share of the money • Given a check or money order for more than what it should be and then asked to wire the difference

If you have any questions about this article, or about the validity of a correspondence with someone requesting personal information, call the FineMark office located on The Island at 239-461-5999. We are always happy to help.

“OF COURSE, THERE ARE A LOT OF WAYS YOU CAN TREAT THE BLUES, BUT IT WILL STILL BE THE BLUES.” –COUNT BASIE It’s time to start practicing your four-minute SkIt, because the Shell Point Blues Variety show is coming soon. Dance to “Blue Suede Shoes,” SIng the blues, reaD a poem with the word “blue” in it — your blues performance is up to you! Don’t heSItate, register now for this fun and entertaining event!

S i g n u p y o u r a c t b y c a l l i n g S u z a n n e Z a v a d a a t 4 5 4 - 2 0 5 7 .

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The Legacy Foundation presents

Beyond the Legalese

Beyond the Legalese

Wednesday, February 20 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL

The dos and don’ts of giving life instruction to your loved ones in separate writings from your will and trust The words contained inside of your will and your revocable trust may be the last ones imparted to your loved ones. Many are therefore uncomfortable that these documents contain a host of legal and tax phrases that often appear cold and harsh. Florida Board Certified will and trust attorneys Craig R. Hersch and Michael B. Hill will review how you may write a separate letter of love describing how you would like your spouse and descendants to steward the inheritance that you are leaving, including your hopes and dreams for them. Craig and Mike will review definite “dos and don’ts” when constructing such a letter, as you wouldn’t want to unknowingly contradict your legal documents.

We hope that you come away from this workshop with ideas how you might articulate your vision to those you cherish.

The seminar is free; however, seating is limited and reservations are required. To reserve your seat, please contact either service desk.

The Legacy Foundation presents

Suddenly Single Wednesday, February 27 10:00-11:00 a.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL

Dennis A. Landfried

Tiffany Williams

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Timothy A. Stephenson

SPEAKERS: Craig Hersch, Attorney at Law, and Michael Hill, Attorney at Law, from Sheppard, Brett, Stewart, Hersch, Kinsey & Hill, P.A. and Timothy A. Stephenson ChFC, Executive Director The Legacy Foundation at Shell Point LS02

Suddenly Single Panel of experts discusses financial LS03 planning and estate issues Are you prepared in the event your spouse or loved one is no longer able to manage daily finances and tasks? Have you recently lost a spouse who handled all of the financial matters? The death or incapacity of a spouse can be a traumatic experience and can create numerous challenges. We have gathered a panel of experts who can answer your questions and provide assistance. Topics of discussion will include financial planning and estate planning. We will also share resources that are available to you within the community. Please be sure to join us for this insightful discussion.

Presented by Dennis A. Landfried, Vice President Developmental, Tiffany Williams, Managing Executive FineMark National Bank & Trust, and Timothy A. Stephenson ChFC, Executive Director The Legacy Foundation at Shell Point. This 45-minute presentation will be followed by Q&A. Light Refreshments will be served. The seminar is free; however, seating is limited and reservation are required. To reserve your seat, please contact either service desk.

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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

Shell Point Market Place

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Friday, February– 1, 8, 15, 22 8:30a.m. – 11:30 a.m. 8,15,22,28 Admin Courtyard/IS Enjoy your Friday mornings as you explore all that our Market Place has to offer - fresh fruits and vegetables, honey, air plants, jewelry, and more.

Grab your family and friends and check out the weekly selection. Join us on Thursday, February 28 for Shell Point Market Place in the Island Park.

Shell Point Walking Club

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Saturday, February 2 8:00 a.m.

Meet at the Island Clock All those who are physically fit and interested in walking and exploring the outdoors are welcome to join the Shell Point Walking Club as they journey to their next location—Caloosahatchee Regional Park. For more information, call Bob Chamberlin (Royal Bonnet) at 454-3917 or Goz Gosslin (Turban) at 466-1594.

Edison Ford’s Antique Car and Boat Show Saturday, February 2 9:00 a.m. Island pickup 9:10 a.m. Woodlands pickup 9:20 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup 1:30 p.m. approximate return Cost: $26 (food on your own) 30

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More than 100 antique cars will be on exhibit from local car clubs and other classic car owners who will showcase their cars on the Ford lawn in a fitting tribute to the legacy of Henry Ford, pioneer of the automobile industry.

Owners will be on hand to answer questions about their cars and offer the histories behind the vehicles. In the early afternoon, there will be a Model-T tour and lecture presented by the Edison Ford staff. Food will be available at the Ford Cottage Terrace. Henry and Clara Ford will be in costume while conducting informal optional tours throughout the day.

Frederick Moyer Piano Concert Monday, February 4 6:45 p.m.

Social Center/IS Pianist Frederick Moyer will join Shell Point for an evening of musical entertainment. Beginning his piano studies at the age of seven, Frederick has spent nearly thirty years as a fulltime concert pianist, playing in forty-three countries around the world. Grab a friend for this delightful night of music.

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PROGRAMS • PARTIES • MOVIES • OUTINGS • EXCURSIONS

Garden Society Meeting

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Wednesday, February 6 11:00 a.m.

Oak Room/WDL Join in on this month’s meeting as Alice Debaun and members of the Shell Point Butterfly Committee present the topic of Planting for Butterflies at Shell Point.

Astronomy Group Interest Meeting

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Wednesday, February 6 1:15 p.m.

Manatee Room/IS Whether it’s from studying the science behind astronomy, appreciating the beauty of it, or learning from the discussions amongst peers, the topic of astronomy has sparked human interest for years.

All are welcome to this general meeting about astronomy to learn more about starting up this new resident activity group.

Antique Linens: Preservation and Care

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Thursday, February 7 10:15 a.m.

Social Center/IS Enjoy some sweet tea and lemon squares as you learn about antique linens and how you care for them.

Sue Draper owns an antique linen business and has presented seminars on linens for many years and will join Shell Point for a special presentation.

Veteran’s Club Meeting

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Friday, February 8 10:00 a.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL Are you or your spouse a veteran? If so, make sure to mark your calendar for this month’s meeting, where you will hear the inspiring story of a veteran from the Florida National Guard who served in Afghanistan.

Tim’s Magic Wok Lunch Chinese Style

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Friday, February 8 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) Tim’s Magic Wok is a south Fort Myers favorite for authentic Chinese cuisine. Internet reviewer comments indicate everyone will have a delicious lunch and will likely have leftovers for dinner as well. Sweet or spicy, Tim’s Magic Wok offers it all! Menu items typically run $6 to $9.95.

The Apple Group

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Friday, February 8 1:30 p.m.

Oak Room/WDL Come learn about the amazing new iPhone 5 and participate in an informative discussion with The Apple Group. In this ever-expanding world of technology, one of the best ways we can learn is by sharing knowledge and experiences with each other. So bring your questions, or more importantly, bring your knowledge to help owners and perspective owners of the new iPhone get up to speed.

Information Forum

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Saturday, February 9 10:00 a.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL Lowell Schulz (Sundial) will present an overview and live demo of the newly released Windows 8. New features, as well as similarities with previous versions of Windows, will be presented. This will be a high level view of the new OS and coverquestions you may have

such as: Why should I upgrade my PC to Win8, should I buy a new PC with Win 8, why would I want to get a new PC but stay with Win 7, what are the differences between Win 8 and Win 8 RT, and much more. There will be time for questions at the end of the presentation.

Saturday DVD: Big Miracle (2012)

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Saturday, February 9 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL This modern movie follows the tale of a native Alaskan boy, an animal-loving volunteer, and a newsreporter who rally an entire community to save a family of gray whales. The community must work against the clock to free the whales in time for their 5,000 mile annual migration.

Pottery Barn: Enhance your Living Space!

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Monday, February 11 8:45 a.m. Island pickup 8:55 a.m. Woodlands pickup 9:05 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup 3:30 p.m. approximate return Cost: $8 (lunch on your own) This trip has all kinds of fun activities and shopping adventures. Pottery Barn is in the gorgeous Waterside Mall in North Naples.

But before going to the store, the group will enjoy a little leisurely shopping time and lunch at Brio - a Tuscan Grille. After lunch, the group will meet at Pottery Barn for a half-hour tour and talk about enhancing your apartment living space at Shell Point. There will be plenty of time for browsing and purchasing before the bus leaves to head back to Shell Point. Pottery Barn will offer a discount of 10% for all purchases made the day of the tour. Lunch items at Brio start at $5.95 and typically remain under $15.

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HAPPENINGS PLACES

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Not-So-Newly Wed Game

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Monday, February 11 10:00 a.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL After years of marriage, or even just a few, how well do you know your spouse? In celebration of Valentine’s Day, join in on a morning of fun as residents compete in the Not-So-Newly Wed game. Couples wishing to be a part of the show will be given a raffle ticket upon entering. Whether you want to compete, or just watch the game, all are invited to attend! Cookies and punch will be provided.

Shellabration: Shell Art Show

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Tuesday, February 12 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Artist Lectures 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Meet the Artists Social Center/IS “Shellabrate” the many shell artists here within Shell Point! This is a great opportunity to meet the community’s skilled shell artists, and to celebrate their work. Come and admire their displays as you get the chance to hear how and why they do what they do with shells. Light refreshments will be provided.

Photo Club

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Thursday, February 14 2:15 p.m.

Manatee Room/IS Join the Photo Club for their monthly meeting and bring an 8x10 or larger print showing the clock in front of the Crystal Dining Room. Tap into your creativity - try different angles, different lighting, focusing on different parts of the clock, and more.

Then enjoy comparing your results with others as you allow your creativity to grow even more. Remember to sign up for our February field trip to downtown Fort Myers at the meeting.

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Valentine’s Day Dinner

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Thursday, February 14 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Entertainment at the Crystal Room 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Entertainment at the Palm Grill Celebrate this season of love as you enjoy fine dining and entertainment right here at Shell Point. Grab someone your spouse, a friend, or a family member and celebrate this special day in the Crystal Room or the Palm Grill.

The Importance of Being Earnest (GulfShore Playhouse)

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Saturday, February 16 6:00 p.m. Island pickup 6:15 p.m. Woodlands pickup 6:30 p.m. Eagles Preserve pickup 11:45 p.m. approximate return Cost: $44 Set in Victorian London, the play opens with Algernon Moncrieff, an idle young gentleman, receiving his best friend, whom he knows as Ernest Worthing. Ernest has come from the country to propose to Algernon’s cousin, Gwendolen. Algernon, however, refuses his consent until Ernest explains why his cigarette case bears the inscription “From little Cecily, with her fondest love to her dear Uncle Jack.” Ernest is forced to admit to living a double life. Come see this hilarious comedy that reminds us of the importance of honesty, laughter, and being earnest!

Sunday Matinee: A New Leaf (1971)

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His target is a frumpy, rich botanist (Elaine May) whose goal is to find a new specimen of plant life. Will either achieve their goal in this classic screwball comedy?

Anne Lindbergh: Her Spirit and Her Story

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Monday, February 18 2:00 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL Rusty Brown returns to Shell Point once again to portray Anne Lindbergh, wife of the world-famous Charles Lindbergh. This performance captures Anne’s extraordinary courage and calming presence as she struggles to find her identity and emerge from the shadow of her legendary husband.

Do You Know Your Neighbor: Inspirational Educators

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Tuesday, February 19 3:15 p.m.

Social Center/IS The role of educators is a powerful and inspirational one. Teachers, principals, secretaries, guidance counselors, advisors, and everyone else who makes up and supports a school are invited to join in this program. It will be a fun

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Sunday, February 17 2:30 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL A bankrupt royal (Walter Matthew) must find a rich woman to marry within six weeks.

and inviting way to meet others who shared in your similar career. Make sure to brush up on those school books as groups will compete in our own version of “Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader.”

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

The Prawnbroker Dinner outing

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Wednesday, February 20 4:15 p.m. Island pickup 4:25 p.m. Woodlands pickup 4:35 p.m. Eagles Preserve pickup 8:00 p.m. approximate return Cost: $7 (dinner on your own) Whether you chose the Big Kahuna Mahi, Caloosahatchee Crab Cakes, or Grouper Mantanzas, you are sure to enjoy every bite at The Prawnbroker, a Fort Myers favorite for years and years.

Don’t miss this fun dinner outing with fellow residents. During the “early catch” hours entrees typically range from $11.95 to $25.

Computer Club

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Thursday, February 21 2:15 p.m.

Manatee Room/IS Mike Peterson from Computer Medics will discuss how to maintain your computer to keep it running in tip-top condition. He will talk about when and how to scan your computer, what to cleanup, what to backup, what to update and upgrade. At the end, there will be time for Mike to answer your questions.

Charles Lindbergh: The Lone Eagle (Big Arts: Herb Strauss Theatre)

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Sunday, February 24 2:45 p.m. Island pickup 3:00 p.m. Woodlands pickup 3:15 p.m. Eagles Preserve pickup 6:30 p.m. approximate return Cost: $34 Charles Lindbergh: The Love Eagle, is written and performed by historian and actor Steve Carroll. This one man show pays tribute to the indomitable will and ambition of

Special event bus will be running

Charles Lindbergh, an aviation pioneer most famous for completing the first solo, nonstop transatlantic flight from New York to Paris in 1927. Lindbergh also used his talents to serve the public good in several branches of the military and was instrumental in the invention of the artificial heart.

Beach Day

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Monday, February 25 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: $16 (ice cream on your own) “The beach is in our blood. Everyone in our family returns to the beach instinctively, just like the sea turtles.”

– Sandy Archibald Join the Shell Point monthly trip to Delnor Wiggins State Park beach! There is plenty of time for walking , swimming, reading, or sleeping on the beach before being served a picnic lunch in the sea grape grove. Please bring you own beach supplies. And, because beach lovers also seem to love ice cream, the group will stop at the Royal Scoop Ice Creamery on the way home to Shell Point for a Royal treat!

Movie Night: Casablanca (1943)

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Monday, February 25 6:45 p.m.

Social Center/IS To follow the February theme of love, AcademyAw a r d - w i n n i n g Casablanca will win your hearts once again. Follow the romantic lovers’ triangle between the heroic Victor Laszlo, his wife Ilsa, and her ex-lover, American Rick Blaine.

Walking required

Walking up and down stairs

Library Book Talk: EXILE

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Tuesday, February 26 2:15 p.m.

Social Center An American lawyer is planning to run for Congress when he learns that Hana, a Palestinian former Harvard Law School classmate with whom he had a brief relationship, has been accused of masterminding the killing of the Prime Minister of Israel. Hana asks her friend to represent her. Will he, a Jew, be willing to do so? Come find out when Phyllis Duty (Oakmont) reviews EXILE by popular author Richard North Patterson.

Refreshments will be provided upon conclusion of the event.

SAVE THE DATE: Boston Red Sox vs Tampa Bay Rays At Jet Blue Park

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Monday, March 4 11:00 a.m. Island pickup 11:15 a.m. Woodlands pickup 11:30 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup Shell Point is taking you out to a ball game in March as the Boston Red Sox take on the Tampa Bay Rays at the new Jet Blue Park in Fort Myers.

Celtic Spectacular Friday, March 15 7:30 p.m.

The Village Church/ IS Cost: $10 Mark your calendars for this festive Irish Dance performance. Tickets will become available starting February 1 at either service desk. All proceeds to benefit the Shell Point Aquatic Center.

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....Gift Shop Card Sales (GS) ................................11:30 a.m. ....Leslie Gregory, Harpist (DR)..............................12:00 p.m. ....Super Bowl Kick Off Dinner (DR)....................4-6:00 p.m ....Super Bowl w/ Friends (GS) ................................6:00 p.m. ....Lunch Trip: Osaka’s (L) ......................................10:15 a.m. ....Chinese Lantern Release on Sanibel (L) ............4:30 p.m. ....Shopping Trip: Wal-Mart (L) ..............................9:00 a.m. ....Birthdays w/ Vicki Lei (COM) ............................2:00 p.m. ....Health Series: Jean Wilson Wright, Healthy Heart, Healthy Life (COM) ......................10:00 a.m. ....Big Arts Presents: Koresh Dance Company (COM) ......................................10:00 a.m. ....Chinese New Year Dinner (DR)........................4-6:00 p.m ....Fat Tuesday Goodie Table (GS) ........................11:00 a.m. ....Valentine’s Chef Special w/ Love Songs

by Jennifer Gilmore (DR) ..........................4-6:00 p.m ....Resident Golf Outing: Shell Point (L) ................2:00 p.m. ....Sing Along w/ Charlie (GS) ................................3:00 p.m. ....Patriotic Dessert Buffet (DR) ............................11-1:00pm ....Strawberry Season Tasting (GS) ...................... 10:30 a.m. ....Evangelical 3rd Grade Performance (COM) .. 10:00 a.m. ....Lunch Trip: Olive Garden (L) .......................... 10:15 a.m. ....Jean Packard Trio (COM) ................................ 2:00 p.m. ....Introducing TED talks (COM) ........................ 10:15 a.m. ....Root Beer Floats w/ Scott McDonald, (GS) ......3:00 p.m.

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THE ARBOR Fri 1 Sun 3 Sun 3 Mon 4 Mon 4 Tue 5 Wed 6 Fri 8 Mon 11 Tue 12 Tue 12 Tue 12 Wed 13 Thu 14 Fri 15 Mon 18 Tue 19 Tue 19 Wed 20 Thu 21 Fri 22 Tue 26 Wed 27

....Birthdays w/ Jennifer Gilmore (CMR) ................3:00 p.m. ....Super Bowl New Orleans Dinner (DR) ..............4-6:00pm ....Super Bowl Kick Off Celebration (1-4CK) ........6:30 p.m. ....Lunch Trip: Osaka’s (1FL) ..................................10:30 a.m. ....Cards By Karen (1FL) ........................................11:30 a.m. ....Chinese Lantern Release on Sanibel (1FL) ........4:45 p.m. ....Pianist Scott McDonald (CMR)..........................3:00 p.m. ....The Orient: Trivia Game (1CK)..........................2:30 p.m. ....Sing & Praise w/ Graham Milligan (CMR)........1:00 p.m. ....Art w/ Evelyne: Chinese Ink (4CR) ..................10:00 a.m. ....Resident Council (CMR) ....................................2:00 p.m. ....Chinese New Year Dinner (DR)....11:00 a.m. & 4:00 p.m ....Confucius Wisdom Discussion (3DR) ................ 2:00 p.m. ....Valentine’s Chocolate Dessert w/ Harpist Leslie Gregory (DR)......................4-6:00 p.m ....Resident Golf Outing: Shell Point (1FL) ........ 2:00 p.m. ....Patriotic Dessert Buffet(DR) ..............................11-1:00pm ....Origami Class w/ Savanna (4CR)...................... 9:30 a.m. ....Kids Karate Demonstration (1FL) .................... 11:00 a.m. ....Shopping Trip: Target (1FL).............................. 9:30 a.m. ....Vietnam War Army Ranger Journal Accounts (3DR) .......................... 3:00 p.m. ....Lunch Trip to Olive Garden (1FL) .................. 10:30 a.m. ....Food Advisory (CMR) ...................................... 2:15 p.m. ....Chinese Games & Puzzles (3DR)...................... 10:00 a.m.

LARSEN PAVILION Thu 7 ......Resident Council Meeting (3DR)......................10:00 a.m.

Thu 7 ......Birthday Bash (3/2 DR) ........................................2:30 p.m.

Mon 11 ....Graham Milligan (3DR) ....................................10:00 a.m.

Thu 14 ....Valentines Dinner w/ Paul Kulas (1DR)..............4:15 p.m.

Saturday....2/16 Tom Cannon Entertainment (3DR)............1:30 p.m.

Every MonSing-a-long with Dot (2DR) ..............................10:00 a.m.

Every Tue..Piano with Ruth Rodgers (3DR)........................10:00 a.m.

Every WedMusic Social with Art (3DR)............................ 10:00 a.m.

Every WedPet Therapy with Eli (3/2 DR) ....................2:30-3:00 p.m.

Every Sat ..Pet Therapy with Sammie (3/2 DR) ............10-10:30 a.m.

Recurring Activities: • Catholic Communion will be held each Sunday in residents’ rooms at 10:00 a.m.

• Vespers meet on 3rd floor on Sundays at 2:45 p.m., and Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:45 p.m. on 2nd floor.

• Bible Study with Eleanor will be held on Mondays at 9:30 a.m. on 3rd floor.

• Bible Stories & Songs with Bud will meet Tuesdays at 3:00 p.m. on 3rd floor.

• Hymn Sing will take place on Saturdays at 3 p.m. on 3rd floor.

SUPPORT GROUPS Alcoholics Anonymous Meeting

Diabetes Group Appointment

Neuropathy Support Group

Thursdays, February 7, 14, 21, 28 4:30 p.m.

Sabal Room/WDL Alcoholics Anonymous is a fellowship of men and woman who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other that they may solve their common problem and help others recover from alcoholism.

This “open” meeting of AA welcomes those who struggle with alcohol as well as those who support them. For more information, call the intergroup phone number, 2755111.

Friday, February 1 1:00 p.m.

Social Center/IS Both insulin and non-insulin diabetics are encouraged to attend this meeting. Each monthly meeting covers a different topic and includes open discussion.

Wednesday, February 20 11:00 a.m.

Oak Room/WDL This group provides support and education opportunities for those dealing with neuropathy. Contact Lenny Wodarczyk (Parkwood) at 443-4769 or Melvin Bleiberg (Eagles Preserve) at 693-3016.

Healing Journey Grief Support

Parkinson’s Enrichment Support Group

Cancer Support Program 1-on-1 mentoring The goal of this resident-led program is to establish group mentoring connections between newly diagnosed cancer patients and cancer survivors. Contact Barbara Maruchi (Lakewood) at 433–9488.

Cancer Support Group Wednesday, February 6 1:30 p.m.

Osprey Room/ IS Ladies and gentlemen are all encouraged to attend the resident-led Cancer Support Group. The intent is for a meaningful and uplifting session. Contact Barbara Maruchi (Lakewood) at 433-9488.

Caregiver Support Group Therapy Tuesdays, February 5 and 19 Group 1: 9:15 a.m. or Group 2: 10:30 a.m.

2nd Floor Educational Room #2 Pavilion Rehabilitation Building/IS This therapeutic group is aimed at helping residents deal with issues of being a caregiver for someone with a memory disorder.

The resident with a memory disorder may be cared for in independent living, assisted living, or skilled nursing. Dr. Nancy Spencer facilitates the group and can be reached at 454-2043. Sign up is required.

Wednesday, February 27 2:45 p.m.

Hospitality Room/IS Healing Journey is a series of sessions which examine the physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual effects of grief. The series starts February 27 and runs through April 10. The sessions are led by Dotty Morrison (Cellana) and Judy Mayer (Junonia). Register by calling Dotty at 337-4015 or the church office at 454-2147.

Memory Care Groups Note: Individual assessment is required before joining one of the following groups: Tuesdays, February 5 and 19 Group 1: 9:15 a.m. or Group 2: 10:30 a.m.

2nd Floor Educational Room #1 Pavilion Rehabilitation Building/IS Wednesdays, February 6 and 20 3:00 p.m.

3rd Floor Game Room/Kings Crown These therapeutic groups are designed to provide education and support to those who have some type of memory disorder. The objectives of the groups are to identify practical strategies that would help residents better manage their memory loss, address long-range planning, and offer an environment that fosters a sense of purpose and heightened self-esteem. Kathy Fratrick, L.C.S.W., facilitates the group and can be reached at 454-2073. Individual appointments are also available.

Monday, February 4 10:15 a.m.

Village Church Hospitality Room/IS This group provides support and educational opportunities to those affected by Parkinson’s disease as a patient, caregiver, family member, or friend. Each meeting includes a speaker covering topics related to Parkinson’s, group discussion, and opportunities for emotional support. For more information, contact Janine Hammond, resident support services manager, at 454-2186.

The Vision Enrichment Group Tuesday, February 19 10:15 a.m.

Social Center/IS The Vision Enrichment Group offers an opportunity to network and share stories and information. Florence Putnam (Eagles Preserve) is the chairperson. For more information, contact Angie Prichard at 4542134 or Sandee Weber at 225-2929.

Walk With Me Caregiver Support Group Thursday, February 28 Coffee and dessert at 1:30 p.m.

Meeting at 1:45 p.m.

Village Church Hospitality Room/IS Attend the Walk With Me Support Group to share your caregiver experiences with friends. Each meeting offers the opportunity to embrace spiritual support and renew inner strength. Contact Joyce Seckinger (Lucina) at 466-1354 for more information.

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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14

VALENTINE’S DINNER AT THE PALM GRILL

CRYSTAL ROOM VALENTINE’S DINNER

4 p.m. to 8 p.m.

4 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Choose from Any of These Delicious Entrées: Filet Mignon, Lamb Chops, Crab Cakes, Chicken Oscar, Salmon, or Florida Grouper

Featuring: Apalachicola Oyster Stew, Carved Strip Loin of Beef with Bordelaise, Roast Pork Tenderloin with Wild Mushroom Cream, or Sautéed Chicken Framboise

The Palm Grill will be celebrating Valentine’s Day with dinner from 4 p.m. until 8 p.m., with live music from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Entrée choices will include filet mignon, lamb chops, crab cakes, chicken Oscar, salmon, or Florida grouper. Prices will range between $19 and $24 and will include a sweetheart salad. Chef Todd will also be featuring some special Valentine’s Day desserts. The Palm Grill does not accept reservations, but call-ahead seating is available by dialing 454-2059.

Enjoy dinner at the Crystal Room on Valentine’s Day from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m., with special entertainment throughout the evening. The menu will include Apalachicola oyster stew, carved strip loin of beef with bordelaise, roast pork tenderloin with a wild mushroom cream, sautéed chicken framboise, beef gravy, Yukon gold mash with bacon and sour cream, roasted glazed beets, fresh asparagus, fresh vegetable medley, herbed wild rice pilaf. The dessert selection will include a cherries jubilee station, red velvet cake, and chocolate dipped strawberries. The total price for the Valentine Dinner at the Crystal Room is $16.95.

Seeking SPOT Stars For THE GOLDEN AGE OF RADIO #2 In April of 2007, SPOT performed a collection of readings from old favorite radio shows. The success of the show has led to the announcement of SPOT’s next performance, The Golden Age of Radio #2. This version will include some of the best moments from the last show, as well as some new material. We'll be

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hearing some of Jack Benny's shows along with Fibber McGee and Molly, The Bickersons, and many others. The staged readings promise to provide an evening of fun and laughter for the cast and the audience.

Auditions for this great presentation will be held on Monday, March 4, in the

Social Center at 3:15 p.m. There will be plenty of parts - not only for the stars, but also for the announcers and many other supporting roles. That means that we need lots of people to audition! Please plan on giving it a try! For more information, call Ruth Deuber (Periwinkle) at 433-9520.

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Dr. Richard and Polly Miller (Parkwood) said, Dr. Richard and Polly Miller “We noticed couples enjoying a relaxing pedicure (Sand Dollar) together, so we decided to try it. We now enjoy a pedicure together every month.”

Hal and Jan Drake (Cameo) said, “We enjoy all the great services and the friendly staff. It feels wonderful to have a little pampering.”

Elsi Moore (Turban) and Rani Ward (King’s Crown) have fun when they coordinate a visit to the salon together for a Hal and Jan Drake “girl’s day out.”

(Cameo) It doesn’t have to be Elsiet Moore (Turban) and Valentine’s Day to enjoy a special moment of relaxRani Ward (King’s Crown) ation with a friend or spouse. Consider inviting someone you care about to share in the joy of your next visit to the Salon & Spa. For more information about services that can be enjoyed together, call 489-8400.

Shell Point Residents Welcome Barber / Stylist to Shell Point Salon

Consider inviting someone you care about to share in the joy of your next visit to the Salon & Spa.

February Salon Savings Couples Pedicure $63 Relax your toes with someone special.

$7 savings!

For more information about services that can be enjoyed together, call 489-8400.

Special Skincare Treatment Face the Day $85

John and Nancy McCarthy are delighted that their favorite hairstylist and barber, Linda Yau, joined the salon team right here at Shell Point! The McCarthys previously enjoyed the benefits of Linda’s talents at a local barber shop off McGregor, but they have found that convenience and Nancy and John atmosphere of the Shell Point McCarthy (Oakmont) Salon & Spa is just perfect!

Repechage Signature 4-Layer Facial

$10 Savings Rejuvenating Massage

Walk-Ins with Linda Are Always Welcome!

Linda Yau

Linda Yau is available in the Island Salon & Spa on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. As an added benefit, no appointments are necessary! Feel free to just stop in the salon for a haircut at your convenience.

by Armando

$55/hr • $30/ 1/2 hr First time customers Armando Faith licensed massage therapist

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Matters of the Heart Raising Awareness of the Unexpected Signs of Cardiac Arrest

By Stefan Cherniawski, graduate student at the University of New Hampshire Dept. of Nursing

Cue the scene: On a bright sunny day, a senior male is working in his garden and tending to his plants. Suddenly, a sharp pain takes his breath away and he dramatically grasps his chest as he collapses to the ground. He has suffered a heart attack and is dead before help can arrive.

This scenario encapsulates the classic presentation of a heart attack. But does this all-too-familiar image truly capture the reality of a heart attack? In some cases, maybe; but more than likely, the signs of heart attack are more subtle and too often overlooked to the detriment of the victim.

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A heart attack is the result of the closing of a coronary artery due to the buildup of plaques. These plaques form over many years due to poorly controlled diabetes, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, cigarette smoking, obesity, or a family history of coronary artery disease. The consequence is the cutting off of blood supply to all or part of the heart, which kills the heart tissue and can result in the permanent loss of heart function.

Cardiologist Dr. Frederick Kunkel shared, “The key to optimizing the outcome of a heart attack is to minimize the time in which the heart’s blood supply is compromised. With that, patients need to understand the signs of a heart attack so they can take immediate action to get help.”

Optimal outcomes from heart attacks take place in preventative action and education to recognize the obvious, and not so obvious, signs of heart attacks.

The most common symptoms that one might experience when suffering from a heart attack are: • Chest pain or discomfort that can be felt as an uncomfortable pressure, squeezing, fullness, or pain at the center of the chest that comes and goes. This symptom may be aggravated by exercise, emotional stress, exposure to cold weather, or other factors – and may last from 5 to 10 minutes.

• Upper body discomfort in one or both arms, the back, neck or jaw.

• Shortness of breath with or without chest discomfort.

• Nausea and vomiting.

• Lightheadedness or fainting.

• Upper abdominal pressure that is often confused with indigestion.

• Breaking out in a cold sweat.

• Upper back pain.

Though these are the most common symptoms of heart attack, it must be noted that women are more likely to experience atypical symptoms that can be confused as just “not feeling well.” It is this set of insidious symptoms that, when overlooked, can contribute to poor outcomes.

The symptoms of heart attack which women may experience can be vague, and are often dismissed, including: • Shortness of breath.

• General weakness.

• Unusual fatigue.

• Lower chest discomfort.

Real Life Examples :: One Man, One Woman, Two Scenarios The Man: An Unusual Bout of Indigestion After three days in a row of experiencing an increasing burning sensation in his lungs while walking on the treadmill, one Shell Point resident consulted with his cardiologist. A week later, after meeting with the doctor, he was on the operating table to have a triple bypass surgery.

Six weeks later, while still recovering from the operation, he had a bout of indigestion that caught him off guard. “I had been dealing with indigestion for years and taking a daily pill to counteract the symptoms.

After taking a pill to try to calm this particular flair up, I still couldn’t get the indigestion under control.”

In light of this vast array of symptoms, it is important to be prepared, and to not overlook symptoms that may be interpreted as just not feeling well. Being prepared includes regular visits to your primary care provider, receiving regular blood pressure and cholesterol screenings, and living a “heart healthy” lifestyle.

Dr. Kunkel said, “Some people are more aware of their risk for a heart attack, due to preexisting health conditions or family history. However, it is important for everyone to be vigilant about getting regular checkups with their primary care

His increasing nausea raised his wife’s level of concern.

While she called 911, he tried to relax on the couch. When the EMT arrived and began asking him questions, he went into cardiac arrest. The EMT administered CPR and used a defibrillator to restart the man’s heart.

He was immediately rushed to the hospital and underwent an emergency heart catheterization to re-open the blocked artery and add additional stents.

If his wife hadn’t called 911, he wouldn’t have lived.

Looking back, the man offers this advice: “Listen to your body. If something feels off, don’t ignore it!”

The Woman: Trying to Do too Much While riding a train up to the Jersey shore for a family vacation, one Shell Point resident felt a slight pain in her chest. “It was nothing real serious. It was sort of like the feeling you would get from moving too fast. In fact, I had felt it before and it usually went away quickly. But this pain lasted longer than normal.”

Eventually, the pain did dissipate and she felt fine by the

provider or a specialist while making a commitment to preserving or improving the health of their heart.”

It is important to keep in mind that a heart attack is always a medical emergency.

If you or someone you know is experiencing the signs and symptoms of a heart attack, get immediate professional help by dialing 911.

It is also important to understand the health of your heart and take proactive steps to prevent an emergency. Consult with your primary care physician or specialist for more information. Dr. Kunkel sees patients at the Arbor Medical Center every Friday morning. To make an appointment with Dr. Kunkle for a routine checkup or to discuss concerns, call 343-9700.

It’s important to remember to slow down and enjoy the little things in life.

time she got off the train. She even drove for about a half hour. However, when she got out of the car in Jersey, the pain in her chest returned when she picked up a light bag filled with snacks.

Her husband took her to the emergency room, where every test revealed that she was having a heart attack. Yet, when they did the heart catheterization, they didn’t find any blockage. They determined the heart attack was something called Apical Ballooning Syndrome.

“My heart was literally ballooning out of shape due to stress, which led to the symptoms of a heart attack.”

She was kept in the hospital for eight days, enough time to

reflect on the importance of controlling her stress levels. “This type of stress can be brought on by the death of a spouse, a car accident, or any traumatic event.

In my case it was stress brought on by trying to do too much. I volunteer in many different capacities. This situation served as a wake-up call to me that I need to slow down.”

Two months after she was released from the hospital, her heart had returned to its normal shape and there were no signs of damage. And today, while she still stays involved, she remembers something very important.

“Don’t let your stress level take over your energy level. As they say, stop and smell the roses, take it easy, and breathe deeply!”

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Introducing the 2013

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The purpose of the Residents’ Council is to facilitate communication between residents and the administration of Shell Point on matters of general concern to the residents.

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presented by each court representative, but only the acting court representative has the power to discuss and vote on issues.

Executive management staff members from Shell Point are also present at these meetings to provide information and respond to resident issues. From time to time, staff from various departments are invited by the Council to attend and present informative updates on procedures and programs in their areas of responsibility for the Council’s ongoing reference to Shell Point activity.

The Council consists of one representative for each court, elected by residents of that court from The Island, The Woodlands, Eagles Preserve, Palm Acres, King’s Crown, The Arbor, The Springs, and the Larsen Pavilion. For each representative, a first and second alternate are also elected to serve, as needed, in the absence of the acting court representative.

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In November 2012 elections were held to reappoint court representatives for each building. We are pleased to introduce the newly elected 2013 Shell Point Residents’ Council and are grateful for their volunteer service in these important positions.

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Community Connection

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Shell Point 2013 Court Reps Arbor ................Winona Whitehead

Rosemont...................Janet Medina

Cameo........................Russel Peters

Royal Bonnet ...Sylvia Chamberlain

Cellana ......................Gerry Wilson

Sand Dollar .........Lynne Castellano

Coquina .....................John Bendall

Sundial.......................Lowell Schulz

Eagles Preserve ...........Jerry Ingalls

Tellidora .......................Megs Singer

Harbor Court ..................Joan Perry

The Springs ...............Herb Kallman

Junonia.............................Ed Fulker

Turban ........................John Schulke

Point Board of Directors, who meet onsite at Shell Point approximately three times a year.

As you schedule your calendar each month, you may want to attend one of these important meetings to observe this group in action. This is a wonderful opportunity to learn about ongoing activities at Shell Point along with issues and concerns among your fellow residents throughout the entire community.

Following are the dates of the next two meetings:

King’s Crown ...................Jean Field Lakewood ...............Bobbie Phillips

Officers

Lucina ..................Thomas Timothy

Chairman .................... Jerry Ingalls

Macoma ..................Shelby Merkel

Vice Chairman ...Lynne Castellano

Nautilus ...............Richard Uhleman

Corresponding Secretary .............

Oakmont........................Carl Meier

.....................................John Bendall

Palm Acres ..................Ted Rodgers

Recording Secretary ......................

March RC Meeting:

Parkwood ...........Carol Ann Ormes

...............................Linda Nickerson

Pavilion .......................Jerry Nanfelt

Council Chaplain ..........................

Periwinkle................Dr. Don White

........................Rev. Gerry Palmquist

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At its meeting last December, the Shell Point Residents’ Council once again decided to sponsor the Shell Point United Way Campaign for 2013, which runs from January 15 through March 1. A goal of $75,000 has been set by the Residents’ Council for the 2013 Shell Point United Way Campaign.

Volunteers annually evaluate agency performance and thoroughly study agency budgets to make sure United Way of Lee County dollars are spent efficiently and with impact.

Shell Point residents received the United Way packet in their internal mailboxes in January, which Did you Know: included the Shell Point pledge card, enveThrough one contribution to the United lope, and a brochure listing the 70 local Way of Lee County, you are helping support agencies served by the United Way. more than 160 programs in 70 local partner Residents have the option of designatagencies that assist our friends, neighbors, faming a donation to a specific agency by writily, and coworkers. ing the agency’s name at the bottom of the Jodi Philips of United Way of Lee County All United Way of Lee County dollars pledge card. Donations can be sent through and Jerry Ingalls (Eagles Preserve), remain local, helping people in our community. the internal mail to administration, Residents’ Council Chairman Last year United Way of Lee County agendropped off at the service desks, or mailed cies provided service to more than 300,000 people throughout our directly to the United Way in the envelope provided. community. This is approximately 1 out of every 2 people!

On behalf of the local United Way and the many in-need indiExtensive volunteering and involvement allows the United Way viduals and families that it serves through its agencies, we thank of Lee County to keep fundraising costs extremely low. you for your generous support.

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Welcoming New Leadership

Rev. Andrew Hawkins and his wife, Jean.

REV. ANDREW HAWKINS Join in the celebration as we rejoice in the arrival of our new Senior Minister, Rev. Andrew Hawkins, and his wife, Jean. The morning worship service Sunday, February 3 at 10:15 a.m. will feature the installation of Pastor Hawkins by Rev. Chuck Hughes, Southeastern District Superintendent, who will give a challenge to the church and our new pastor.

The Sunday evening praise service at 6:15 p.m. will feature a special welcome to the Hawkins, and Pastor Hawkins will be speaking. Following the service a reception (sandwiches and light refreshments) will give opportunity for everyone to greet the Hawkins.

Plan now to be part of this new chapter in the ministry of The Village Church and the Shell Point Retirement Community as we extend a warm welcome to Pastor Andy and Jean.

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While memory loss is a common symptom of dementia, memory loss by itself does not mean that a person has dementia. Doctors diagnose dementia only if two or more brain functions – such as memory, language skills, perception, or cognitive skills – are significantly impaired without loss of consciousness.

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of dementia, disease processes cause many nerve cells to stop functioning, lose connections with other neurons, and die. In contrast, normal aging does not result in the loss of large numbers of neurons in the brain.

It is important that people who are worried about memory problems see their physician or psychologist to receive an accurate

diagnosis based on a comprehensive evaluation. Early diagnosis of a memory disorder is an important step in getting treatment, care, and support services.

Please see page 35 for information about support groups related to memory issues. For further details, contact Shell Point’s Behavioral Health Office at 489-8441.

EARLY WARNING SIGNS Some of the early warning signs of dementia, as identified by the Alzheimer’s Association, include: ❧ Memory loss ❧ Difficulty doing familiar tasks ❧ Problems with language ❧ Disorientation of time and place ❧ Poor or decreased judgment ❧ Problems with abstract thinking ❧ Misplacing objects ❧ Changes in mood, behavior, or personality ❧ Loss of initiative

Actor David Payne Performs Dramatic Presentation Sunday, February 10 at 6:15 p.m.

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The Season of Praise performance series continues on Sunday, February 10, as British actor David Payne performs a dramatic presentation, Paul: A Prisoner of Passion. The apostle Paul is under house arrest in Rome and is on his own, except for a Roman soldier guard. The guard is new, and when he is not in Paul’s room, he insists on locking the door.

Luke arrives to see Paul, but the guard has gone next door to see a friend who is guarding another detainee. Despite the locked door, the two friends are able to talk to one another. Both find great encouragement as Paul reflects on many of the things he has written to the churches. Even though the apostle faces a very uncertain future, Luke finds Paul in good spirits and quick to rejoice in the events of the past and his hope for the future.

Using dialog taken almost entirely from the New Testament, the Bible takes on a new, thrilling dynamic as this drama unfolds.

TICKETS for this performance are $10 each and can be purchased at The Village Church office. For more information, call 454-2147.

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As enticing as that might sound, this job fair is designed to show you how you can be a part of God's work around the world from your own apartment.

Several Shell Point residents have found ways to do just that! Come and learn how you can put your skills and talents to work – you just might find your new “dream job!” Join us on Wednesday, February 20, at 10:15 a.m., in the Hospitality Room. Light refreshments will be offered at 10 a.m.

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Nature’s Notebook

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Plants Twilight Zone The Netherworld Between Land & Water I looked up the word “littoral” in my trusted Merriam-Webster dictionary and was amused to find the definition: relating to, or situated or growing on or near a shore especially of the sea. Perhaps the dictionary description is sufficient for lawyers, politicians, and linguists, but it is pitifully inadequate for those of us who love plants and nature.

The littoral zone is that netherworld between land and water where plants must live in two disparate environments. While a pond shoreline may appear benign, consider the plight of a rooted plant enduring wild swings in water levels, salinity, temperatures, and oxygen availability. During

summer rainy season, the plants are inundated with water. Conversely, during our winter dry season, they are stranded many feet from the water, high and very dry.

Due to these harsh conditions, only a limited number of plants are adapted to the littoral niche and wildlife lovers rejoice for it. The Gulf Coast Spikerush provides a nursery maze for fish fingerlings to hide from larger fish. Mollusks lay

eggs upon the stems of the Spikerush, while wading birds prowl for the inattentive creatures. On the tall, graceful Bulrush, dragonflies perch like birds of prey searching for mosquitoes in their domain. A dramatic life and death struggle is occurring in the thin edge between light and darkness, all made possible by littoral plants.

Perhaps Rod Serling was thinking of the drama in the littoral environment when he introduced his television show, The Twilight Zone: “You're traveling through another dimension - a dimension not only of sight and sound but of mind. A journey into a wondrous land whose boundaries are that of imagination. That's a signpost up ahead: your next stop: The Littoral Zone!”