Shell Point Life March 2013

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ON CAMPUS SENIOR PASTOR BEGINS MINISTRY AT THE VILLAGE CHURCH

ANSWERING THE CALL

“Don’t be alarmed,” he said.

“You are looking for Jesus the Nazarene, who was crucified. He has risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him.” Mark 16:6

By Rochelle Cherniawski, editor Most of us heard the same question when we were younger, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” You may have responded with a career choice that seemed exciting to you: astronaut, lion tamer, supermodel. Or perhaps you were more interested in helping people: doctor, fireman, teacher.

Chances are, you had a few ideas of things you would like to do when it came time to choose a profession.

Imagine knowing what you wanted to do with your life by the time you were in middle school. I met some residents last month who knew from a very early age, with complete certainty, that they were called to international missions. Their stories all began in a similar fashion – they were captivated by presentations made at their churches by visiting missionaries. And while each of them had very different experiences all over the globe, they have all maintained a passion for their first true calling. Their stories begin on page 3.

Sometimes, a calling can change. Jim Graham (Sundial) knew he was called to the priesthood by the time he was in second grade. He remained steadfast in his dream to give himself wholly to God, and pursued the monastic life of a trappist monk. But after 22

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years at the abbey, his perspective changed. Read the full story beginning on page 38.

Oftentimes, a calling to serve the Lord comes when it is least expected. For example, Rev. Andrew Hawkins, senior pastor of The Village Church, dreamed of becoming a college basketball coach.

Opening his eyes to his future, he transitioned his focus and became a university professor. As he and his wife, Jean, became more involved in their local church, the Lord led them to more significant ministry. Turn to page 13 to read Andy’s story and learn how he was called to serve at The Village Church.

This issue of Shell Point Life also includes information about Holy Week services, Easter dining options, the upcoming Divein Dinner Party, LifeQuest, Health Connections, The Academy of Lifelong Learning, the annual Fashion Show, the Season of Praise Concert Series, the Shell Point Concert Series, and much more. With all of these options to get out and enjoy the community, it seems like the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up,” has transitioned to, “What do you want to do when you are retired?” Enjoy every moment!

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Rev. Andrew Hawkins and his wife Jean, began their service to The Village Church in February 2013.

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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, Tim Stephenson, Steve Morton, Dotty Morrison, Peggy Holton, Susan Uhleman, and Ann Erickson Do you have story ideas or photos to share?

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hell Point Retirement Community was established in 1968 by The Christian and Missionary Alliance Foundation. Through the years, the community

has grown to more than 2,300 residents representing every walk of life.

Now, 45 years later, the foundational principles of the organization remain

centered around the commitment to serve God and care for His people.

This month, Shell Point Life caught up with some missionaries who served around the world before making Shell Point their home.

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Above: Elsie’s daughters pose with two Hmong girls in the yard of their home on the side of a mountain in Xaing Khoung. The Hmong people loved spending time with the girls. Left: Elsie showing off the beauty of a traditional pleated skirt made by the Hmong people.

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elSie BaRney lsie Barney (Turban) felt the Lord leading her to missions work at a young age when she heard a missionary from China speak at her church. When she met Linwood Barney at Taylor University, she found that he also had an interest in missions. The pair were married in 1946 and served at a church in Palisade, New Jersey, while applying to enter the mission field.

While waiting for an assignment, they were sent to Oklahoma University for linguistics training. “We studied with the Wycliffe workers who were schooled in working with unwritten languages.”

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In 1950, Elsie and Lin were sent to France with their 16-month-old and 2month-old daughters to study the French language.

Just 14 months later, they settled in Xieng Khouang, Laos.

“Thousands of Hmong people had come to the Lord in this area. It was necessary to communicate the Gospel to them in their own language, which was unwritten.

Our task was to reduce this language to a written form.”

With no interpreter to help them communicate with the Hmong people, Elsie and Lin began their work by pointing to things and doing their best to record what they

heard. “It was essentially learning a new language from scratch. We would write everything down phonetically on note cards in an attempt to get a general vocabulary.

Reducing the language to writing was an extremely difficult task.

Many mistakes were made and many strange and funny situations developed in the course of the challenge. We depended on the Lord and He faithfully led and guided us all the way.”

Their efforts began to come together when they made connections with others who were doing similar work. “A colleague who was an excellent linguist was working among another tribe in Laos.

Then the Lord led us to a Catholic priest who was also working on recording the Hmong language.”

The three men compared notes and they developed the Romanized Popular Alphabet. It is still used today by the Hmong people throughout the world.

Their language work was turned over to missionaries in Thailand who were able to translate the Bible into the Hmong language. “Many missionaries were involved in establishing the Hmong people in Christianity,” said Elsie. “We praised the Lord for his faithfulness. It was a challenging time, but we were thankful for the opportunity to serve in a small but meaningful way.”

Just before the fall of their station to Communist forces, Elsie and Lin were ordered to evacuate to Dalat, Vietnam. “We continued working on the language, but were never able to return to our station on a permanent basis.”

When Elsie and Lin returned to the states in 1954, Lin was asked to teach missions at St. Paul Bible School, now Crown College. He also worked on his master’s and doctorate in cultural anthropology at the University of Minnesota. “We wished we had that training before we went!” laughed Elsie.

While living in Minnesota, Elsie completed her bachelor of arts in English literature at Bethel College. Five years later, the Alliance asked Lin to join an innovative new program at the Nyack campus for training forthcoming missionaries. “It was called The Jaffray School of Missions.”

What began with six students, turned into the present Alliance Theological Seminary.

Elsie said, “Lin was with them for 28 years.”

During that time, Elsie taught in the third grade public schools and worked with the female students at Nyack.

Right before he retired in 1988, Lin presented a diploma to the first Hmong to graduate from the Alliance Theological Seminary.

“That was his greatest joy,” recalled Elsie.

Following retirement, Elsie and Lin purchased a home in Fort Myers. They moved to Shell Point in 1994.

In 2000, Lin was asked to speak at the 50year celebration of the Hmong coming to know the Lord. “He was not well at that time,” shared Elsie. “So I was asked to fill in for him. There were 14,000 Hmong people that met in the Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, for the event. The event was sponsored by the Hmong district of the C&MA. There are many Hmong C&MA churches in the United States today. How the Hmong came to know the Lord and how they were able to come to the United States are wonderful stories about God’s grace and love for the amazing Hmong people.”

Lin passed away nine years ago after facing the challenge of Alzheimer’s disease. “I was very grateful for the support and comfort that was offered by Shell Point and The Village Church during those strenuous years.”

Elsie remains active in the community by attending Bible studies and helping with weekly vespers services in the memory care unit at the Pavilion. Keeping in touch with friends and family also keeps her busy.

“Seeking to grow in faith and the knowledge of our Lord and His word remains a priority in my life.”

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JiM &RuTh RiCCiTelli im and Ruth Riccitelli (Cellana) grew up 600 miles apart, but each remembers the moment they became interested in missions. Ruth was 12 years old when a missionary from Africa spoke at her church in Ohio. Jim was 14 years old when a missionary from Vietnam spoke at his church in New Jersey.

He recalled, “I told the Lord right then that I was willing to go anywhere, but I wanted to go to Indochina.”

The pair just missed one another at Nyack, as Ruth graduated in 1944 and Jim started in 1945. After graduating from Nyack, Ruth went to Canada to complete a medical missionary course where she learned how to pull teeth, deliver babies, and complete various medical roles that might be needed in the mission field.

Upon the completion of the training, Ruth got a job as a deaconess at Jim’s home church in New Jersey. Jim and Ruth met in December of 1945. “I was at Nyack at the time, but I made many trips home to see her,” he shared. “We had a nice date at

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Christmastime, and I proposed in January! But we did wait a year and a half before we got married.”

Jim and Ruth both knew they wanted to do missions work. Jim wanted to serve in Indochina and Ruth wanted to serve in Africa. So after two years of marriage and the arrival of their first child, they applied and left the location up to the Lord.

“In the 1950s when we were ready to go out, they weren’t sending any missionaries to Vietnam because of all of the conflict there.

So, we were sent to Africa,” said Jim. The couple planned to serve for life, Above: Jim worked with a language translator named Duba. Although Duba was almost completely blind, Jim would read the New Testament to Duba in the Dioula language, and Duba would give the sentence back to Jim in his language, Bwamu. Because the two languages were so different, they would have to discuss the best way to present it.

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Jim’s musical side. “I taught myself to play piano at age 13 and went on to play the organ, violin, and oboe. I was able to use those skills to create a hymn book for the tribe, pairing tone with tune.”

While supervising 13 churches in their tribal area, Jim preached and Ruth led ladies meetings. “She also handled our back door dispensary,” said Jim. One of Ruth’s roles was helping deliver babies. In time, she found that many of the women in the tribe were unable to have children. “About 75 percent of the women in our tribe could not have babies due to social diseases.”

and powdered milk, which were totally new concepts for African mothers. But, many ended up wanting multiple adoptions. It was very rewarding.”

During their time in Burkina Faso, their own family had grown from one child to five.

And one of the biggest challenges they faced was sending their children to school in a difJIM AND RUTH RICCITELLI ferent country. “At that time, we were not Continued from page 5 allowed to homeschool the children,” explained Ruth. “We sent them to a school where we wouldn’t communicate with them and started their mission work with a year for months at a time. We prayed a lot. And in Paris to learn French. When they arrived the Lord always took care of us.” in Burkina Faso, however, they quickly realAfter serving a total of 16 years in ized they would need more than an Africa, with one-year furloughs understanding of the French lanbetween each four-year term, a guage to communicate with their health issue and further education tribe. “We worked with one of 73 eventually brought them back to the tribes in a country that is about the states. That was in 1966. Ruth size of the state of Colorado,” related, “Trying to come back to the explained Jim. “Each tribe had its states after living in bush country own language and there was not any was awful. We went from no phone, communication among the different no communication, and no radio to tribes. To communicate with our facing the youth revolution and tribe and preach, we had to learn women’s lib movement. It was their language. We didn’t go there reverse culture shock!” prepared to tackle language.”

Jim was offered a position of minThe dirt road that went through the village didn’t get much Fortunately, Jim knew someone traffic. Days would go by without any cars passing through. ister of music at a local church. who could help. His English teacher The main method of transporting items was to carry them During his three years there, he from college, now a missionary in on your head. became increasingly concerned that Laos, communicated with Jim via rock and roll would find its way into postal mail to explain certain things to look Meanwhile, she found that there were the church. He made this concern his thesis for. “He taught me how to group words in other tribes that had unwanted babies. So, while pursuing his master’s degree at the order to reduce the language to writing. It she helped organize an adoption system University of Toledo. was a very unusual language. It was tonal. among the tribes. She shared, “It used to About 20 years later, he turned his One day, somebody said, ‘Jesus is our helper,’ be unheard of. Before, they would let a findings into a book, Sing a New Song, When and it was delivered to the tune of the first baby die because they didn’t know how to Music Divides the Church. Publishing became line of ‘Old MacDonald Had a Farm.’ take care of it. We an ongoing interest for Jim. Eventually, I was able to reduce the communicated While working on his master’s, Jim language to writing.” with pastors became the director of Detroit Bible Understanding the tonal nature from different College/Toledo Extension, and served four of the language came naturally to tribes to organ- churches in the area during their forty-four ize adoptions years in Toledo. “We were at one church for and we would 28 years! The Lord blessed.” buy bottles When Jim and Ruth began vacationing in southwest Florida, they attended The Village Church on Sundays.

One day, a couple sitting in front of them turned around and introduced themselves.

“Hi, I’m Peter Dys, and this is my wife, Pat. If you are interJim and Ruth prepared materials to teach their tribe how to read.

They worked with elders to identify how to apply proverbs to Christian truths. Center book cover reads: “Jesus death and Jesus rose again.”

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Vietnam, Thailand, & France ested, we have a discount this month.”

Jim laughed, “I’m always interested in following through on a discount! I met David Moreland the next day and the Lord permitted everything to fall into place. Our home in Toledo sold in three weeks and five days - for our asking price!

We moved to Shell Point in May of 2010.”

Jim recently published a second book, You May Now Kiss the Bride, Biblical Principles for Lifelong Marital Happiness.

Yet, Jim is not ready to retire. He has a 15-minute radio broadcast every Saturday in the Toledo area called, “In the Classroom.” He also produces a daily, fiveminute program over the same Christian radio station. He is working on his next book, Meat and Potatoes for Hungry Christians.

Ruth volunteers in the stamp room and the pharmacy, and spends her time with others who need help.

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FRed &CaRRol henRy red and Carrol Henry (Coquina) each developed an interest in missions from an early age through various church presentations and missions conferences. After they got married, they served for two years at the C&MA church in York Haven, Pennsylvania, and welcomed the arrival of their first child before being appointed to serve in Vietnam.

They spent their first year in Vietnam immersed in language study. They were just starting to work directly with Vietnamese people when the Tet Offensive disrupted a lot of missionary work. “All of the women had to leave,” explained Fred. “In fact, Carrol was expecting our second child and had to

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leave until the baby was born. So, we spent a year in Hong Kong.”

When they returned to Vietnam, Fred was asked to serve as an interim pastor at International Protestant Church in Saigon. “Back in those days, if you wanted to be a missionary, you didn’t serve as a pastor on the mission field. You worked in a supportive role with the pastors of the country where you were serving. But I always felt the calling to be a pastor.

When the opportunity arose to pastor the international English language congregation, it was like an epiphany. I was able to do both. It was an exciting journey for us over the years.”

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While serving at Trinity International Church in Paris, France, Fred helped the church open a jazz club for additional community outreach opportunities.

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After their third year in Vietnam, the Henry family returned to the states to care for some medical needs. Fred remained active in pastoral ministry in Pennsylvania, Florida, New Jersey, and West Virginia. Eventually, he began talking with the C&MA national office about opportunities to serve at other international English language churches.

Almost twenty years after they returned to the states from Vietnam, Fred and Carrol went to minister at Evangelical Church of Bangkok, Thailand. Their third child, a daughter, accompanied them and did her high school years at Dalat International School in Penang, Malaysia. The Bangkok congregation included people of over 40 nationalities. “We learned enough of the Thai language to get by. Fortunately, most of our work was in English!”

After six years in Thailand, they returned to the states where Fred did pastoral work at Riverside Church in Monticello, Minnesota. Two years later, they were called to serve in France.

“Trinity International Church of Paris was just getting started at that time. We did a lot to establish the congregation and lead it from the outskirts of the city into the heart of Paris. Here the congregation was largely composed of young professionals and college students. We did some interesting outreach activities during that time, like music concerts and dinners, art events, English as a Second Language, discussion groups and alternative worship experiences, as ways of connecting with people who otherwise would not come to church – both French and international people.”

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club, and named it GENESIS. There we were able to expand the outreach activities in more welcoming and effective ways. It’s a perfect place for small group coffees and conversation. GENESIS is still going strong today, and with everything else, is an ideal gathering place for French and international youth ministries.”

Fred and Carrol served in France for eight and a half years. About six years ago, they left Trinity International Church in the hands of a couple that had been on staff leading music and arts. “They were fantastic.”

For the first year after their return to the States, they served as Missionaries in Residence at Alliance Theological Seminary in Nyack, New York. Later, Fred worked on the executive staff of the C&MA Metropolitan District in New York City for five years as a regional director. During that time both Fred and Carrol began to coach pastoral ministry leaders in their district as well as internationally.

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people. “We are still doing that this year,” he shared, “just not on such a large scale.”

Although they aren’t quite ready to look at themselves as retirees, Fred and Carrol moved to Shell Point in August.

“We always knew we would live here someday. My parents lived here for 22 years,” said Fred, “and we have been acquainted with Shell Point residents and leaders since its beginning.”

While they are still getting acclimated to the community, Carrol enjoys reading and music, and looks forward to getting involved in some community outreach programs.

Fred plays the trumpet in the Sanibel Community Band. He also finds time to run and kayak and hopes to get back into tennis soon. “We are not fully connected to the community yet, but we’re getting there!”

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diCk & eleanoR PeaSe rowing up as the pastor’s daughter at Wellsville Alliance Church in New York, Eleanor Pease (Royal Bonnet) was challenged by missionaries who spoke and encouraged young people to consider becoming missionaries. Her future husband, Dick Pease, was in the same church.

This church with its powerful missions emphasis also challenged him. “He married the pastor’s daughter,” laughed Eleanor.

“And we shared a combined interest in missions.”

While Dick was pursuing his Master’s in Divinity degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, many of their college friends were becoming missionaries in Vietnam and New Guinea, and Dick’s brother and sister-in-law went to West Africa as missionaries. “During his first pastorate, we began considering the possibility of going overseas,” said Eleanor. “We applied through the C&MA and were accepted. They asked us to go to Japan.”

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Dick, Eleanor, their seven-year-old son, and threeyear-old daughter, left for Japan in 1963 aboard an American President Lines passenger ship. “It took 13 days to arrive in Yokohama,” she recalled.

“We spent our first two years in Kobe, immersed in Japanese language study. The language is very difficult; it is considered one of the most difficult languages in the world.”

From there, they were sent to Matsuyama, on the southern island of Shikoku, where they performed general church work. “We both preached and worked alongside a Japanese pastor.”

A year later, they were sent to teach at the Japan Alliance School of Theology in Hiroshima. “Most of the leaders in the Japan Alliance church today were our students in the seminary,” Dick said.

They went on to spend three years in church planting, helping to get a church started in Nagoya. Most of the remainder of their service was spent in Hiroshima.

“Dick was the Japan Field Director twice,” shared Eleanor.

The Peases served as missionaries for 24 years. “The kids loved it. They both graduated from Christian Academy in Japan.

Throughout the years, they immersed themselves in the culture and made friends with Japanese young people.”

They returned to the States in 1988 and Dick and Eleanor pursued higher education. Dick received a Doctor of Missiology from Fuller School of World Mission in Pasadena, California, and Eleanor received her Master of Education from Westfield State College in Westfield, Massachusetts. She eventually completed a Ph.D. in education.

While preparing to go back overseas, they taught at Nyack College in New York.

“Dick was asked to be the chair of the Missiology and Religion Department. I taught in and chaired the TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) Department and the Department of Modern The Pease family boarded an American President Lines passenger ship in 1963 for a 13day trip to Japan, where they served as missionaries for 24 years.

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Languages and Linguistics. Dick later became the Academic Dean at Alliance Theological Seminary.”

In 2009, Dick and Eleanor moved to Shell Point straight from Nyack. Eleanor still teaches online classes for Nyack, yet also finds time to get involved in the Shell Point community. She is the director of Women’s Ministries at The Village Church, and she also offers an English as a Second Language program to Shell Point employees with Judy Kinsinger (Royal Bonnet). Dick serves as an elder at The Village Church.

Outside of Shell Point, Dick and Eleanor team up to work with Chinese young people at a local church. Eleanor explained, “We lead a youth group at the Chinese Alliance Church in Fort Myers.

We really enjoy it!” Dick added, “We tell our friends that we’re probably the oldest youth pastors in the whole Alliance denomination.”

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doRiS WydMan oris Wydman (Rosemont) developed an interest in missions while her parents were serving as missionaries in Argentina. The living arrangements were not what would be typically expected in the mission field. “We lived in a big, modern city and attended the city public schools.”

Doris lived in Argentina until she was 17 years old, at which time she moved to Indiana to attend Goshen College. It was during this period that she met her first husband, Clifford Snyder. Doris and Clifford transitioned to Toronto Bible College together.

After graduating and having two children, a boy and a girl, the couple boarded a ship bound for Argentina, where they planned to serve. But, her life was flipped upside down on the way to the mission field

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Top: Eleanor talks with Rev. Matsuyama at a women’s conference. Above: While starting a church in Nagoya, Dick taught Sunday school classes that met in the dining room of the family’s home.

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when Clifford died unexpectedly on the ship. She recalled, “I was devastated, but I had to continue on.”

Amid the shock and disbelief of Clifford’s passing, she immersed herself in her work. She was involved in church planting, she worked at the seminary, and taught Sunday school and Bible classes. “I don’t know the results of all that work. One person plants, one person waters, and God gives the increase. But I do know that many of the people I worked with became members of the church and some later became part of the church leadership.”

After five years in Argentina, Doris and her children returned to Indiana. Shortly after graduating from Goshen College with a major in home economics and Spanish, she was asked to serve in the mission field

in Puerto Rico.

“Our experience in Puerto Rico was completely different from Argentina. We lived in a compound up in the mountains with other missionaries.

We worked with very poor people. I was involved in the growth of the school by teaching and supervising the school cafeteria. I was also involved in the growth of the church.

That kept my life very busy.”

“It was also a challenge to keep my priorities straight. The work in the mission field was very demanding, but my children also needed attention.”

When her children were ready for high school, they returned to Indiana. Doris worked for the mission board for a couple years before she accepted a position teaching Spanish and home economics in Pettisville, Ohio.

A few years later, she answered an advertisement in the New York Times for a bilingual librarian. “By that time, I had secured my master’s in library science.

God provided a position that met my exact qualifications!”

Doris used her skills, and a government grant, to set up a bilingual library in the Hispanic area of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.

When her church was preparing to start a group for the formerly married, Doris was sent by the church to attend a similar group to get ideas. She formed a bond with a young girl in the group who expressed an interest in introducing Doris to her father, Del. After her grant ended in Bethlehem, Del and Doris were married and lived in Haddonfield, New Jersey. They began

Clockwise from top: A group of school teachers pose in front of a bus in Puerto Rico. Doris is in the back row, second from right.

During a Village Church mission trip, Doris taught potential members of the church there how to bake pies.

Doris wore headphones to listen to a translation of the preacher during a sermon at a church service in Lithuania.

spending their winters in Bonita Springs, where Doris launched a literacy program for Spanish speaking immigrants. “I started teaching some classes, training tutors, and the program grew. At the beginning, we met in churches and camps where the men worked. Now, Bonita Literacy has their own building with more than 1,000 students and almost as many tutors.”

Doris and Del also became close with some couples from their church.

“Although we all went away for the summers, we would still keep in touch.”

During the last five years of their 20year marriage, Del began progressing through the stages

Doris and her husband, Perry, enjoy traveling together.

Recently, they took a trip to Lithuania.

of Alzheimer’s. “I served as a caregiver for him during those five long and difficult years.”

After Del passed away, her friendship continued with the couples from her church, and one man in particular, Perry.

Perry was living at Shell Point.

Eventually, they got married and Doris joined him at Shell Point.

Now, seven years later, she has not yet fully embraced the concept of retirement.

She started two Spanish courses in Shell Point’s Academy of Lifelong Learning a few years ago, and because no one dropped out, they have become a Spanish club. “I would be teaching all day if I had the time and energy. I just love it!”

Perry and Doris are also part of a small group and have been on mission trips to Nicaragua, Lithuania, and Dominican Republic.

They also serve as volunteers in the Pavilion. “If it hadn’t been for God’s love and providence, I never would have arrived at Shell Point. Throughout my life, God has provided and been faithful.”

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Throughout this remembrance of Holy Week, Rev. Andrew Hawkins, senior pastor of The Village Church, will retell the narrative of Christ’s purpose and passion leading to the celebration of His resurrection, which continues to have significant implications for the whole world.

Plan now to participate in these special Holy Week Worship Services to meditate and explore God’s redemptive plan demonstrated in his love for all of humankind.

Palm Sunday March 24 at 10:15 a.m. at The Village Church With shouts of hosanna, glory, laud, and honor, celebrate Christ’s triumphal entry into Jerusalem and begin this Holy Week with the waving of palm branches and a grand processional.

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Easter Sunday

Sunrise Celebration

March 31 at 7:00 a.m. at The Island Amphitheater The Easter Sunrise Service will begin with the ringing of bells and conclude with the releasing of doves to symbolize the new life and freedom that is won by the Risen Christ.

Easter Sunday

Worship Celebration

March 31 at 10:15 a.m. at The Village Church The celebration will begin as the fanfare trumpets of the organ announce the Good News that “Christ the Lord Is Risen Today!”

The service will include festive music and the choir singing the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah.

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Easter Sunday Evening with Organist Diane Bish March 31 at 6:15 p.m. at The Village Church Celebrate Christ’s resurrection with virtuoso organist Diane Bish, the most visible and influential organist performing today. More information about this Season of Praise concert can be found on page 43. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased at the church office or online at www.shellpoint.org/sop. Call (239) 454-2147 for more information.

Reverend Andrew Hawkins Called from University Town to Lead Ministry at The Village Church

New Man on Campus The Village Church welcomed Rev. Andrew Hawkins as its new senior pastor in February. Shell Point Life is pleased to help introduce Andy and his wife, Jean, to the community.

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hile growing up in Damascus, Maryland, a small town north of Washington, D.C., Andy spent most of his time playing sports. He also played in the concert band and sang in the chorus during high school. It was his interest in music that connected him to his high school sweetheart, Jean. “She is the real musician. She has been a vocalist for as long as she can remember.”

Andy studied physical education at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania.

“I wanted to be a college basketball coach.

But when I saw the crazy lifestyles they led, I decided against it.”

He became a master’s and doctoral student at The Ohio State University, studying to become a university professor in physical education. Meanwhile, Jean finished her music undergrad at Western Maryland College. They got married in 1976 after Andy completed his master’s.

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school setting. He then taught physical education teacher education at Morgan State University in Maryland. “I didn’t sense a leading from the Lord to go into ministry at that time,” he reflected.

When Andy began teaching physical education teacher education in the College of Physical Activity and Sports Sciences at West Virginia University, he and Jean started looking for a local church. “We ended up at the C&MA Church in Morgantown. And once we started getting involved, the Lord led us into more significant ministry.

Eventually, I went into the Ministerial Study Program through the C&MA.” The program was an alternative path to the seminary that had been designed for people who already had a family and fulltime employment. “We had two kids and didn’t want to uproot the family.”

Near the completion of the Ministerial Study Program in 1989, Morgantown had a pastoral change and Andy was hired to be the interim preaching pastor. When the senior pastor came eight months later, Andy was hired as the Pastor of Adult Ministries

at Morgantown. “It was a part-time position that I was able to fulfill while I was still a fulltime professor at West Virginia University.”

He continued in that role until this past January. “I was a professor for 32 years and a pastor for 20 years. I was happy there, but I couldn’t ignore the call to serve at Shell Point. Although, I certainly tried to at first,” he laughed.

Andy and Jean have had a general understanding of Shell Point for many years. Andy and Pastor Ken Nesselroade, former senior minister of The Village Church, have had a long-standing friendship. And Andy and Jean worked with Randy Woods, Minister of Worship and Music for The Village Church, when Randy was on the staff at Morgantown.

Ken reached out to Andy several years ago when he started to consider retiring from The Village Church. Andy recalled, “I was honored that he thought of me, but I believed it was not the place for me. I had been used to working with college students in a university town and was very happy there. I didn’t have any reason or sense to leave.”

“The community is certainly going to embrace Pastor Hawkins as the new senior pastor. He is a gifted expositor and teacher as well as a long-time personal friend. Both Elaine and I love Andy and Jean and we consider them an ideal team to take the lead here as well as to represent Christ in our community.”

— Ken Nesselroade, former senior minister of The Village Church

In February 2012, a transition team was formed at The Village Church, which included Peter Nanfelt, Arni Shareski, Paul Williamson, Jerry Palmquist, and President Peter Dys. The team began a year-long process of reviewing and considering a number of candidates.

Jerry recalled, “It was a very interesting experience. We made a lot of contacts and talked to a lot of different pastors. We listened to hours of sermons on audiotape, looked at countless resumes, and completed several phone interviews.”

Peter Dys added, “We were looking for a person who had good preaching and teaching skills to lead this ministry, which is critical to the organization. We also needed to find a person with a capacity for reaching a very diverse congregation, because we have 20 or more denominations represented at The Village Church. The candidate also had to have the ability to work in a very unique environment, as at Shell Point, the church is highly interdependent with so many aspects of the community. This leader would need to be able to work laterally in a system he doesn’t completely control.”

When the process began, Peter Dys contacted Andy regarding the position.

Andy recalled, “At that time, I didn’t truly feel the calling and I told him I wasn’t interested. But, I prayed about it and asked God to find someone else for the position.”

Then, in May of 2012, Andy preached a sermon at Morgantown on the call of Moses.

“Moses told God to send somebody else. I asked the congregation, ‘What are you saying ‘no’ to that God wants you to say ‘yes’ to?’”

At that time, Andy hadn’t heard from Peter Dys for about five months. But after that sermon, Peter called again. Andy found himself convicted by his own sermon

and decided he needed to open his heart and his mind to the possibilities of what God had in mind.

The interview and consideration process took about three months. The transition team led a phone interview, completed reference checks, listened to some of Andy’s teaching and sermons, and invited Andy for an onsite interview. “Toward the end of the process, I preached at Sunday morning and evening worship services at The Village Church. I also had interviews with the elders and governing board and met with many different people.”

Although Andy and Jean had a good understanding of Shell Point, a special tour with Peter Dys really opened their eyes to the community. “Peter gave us an extraordinary morning tour of all of the behind-the-scenes operating details of Shell Point. It was like the behind-the-scenes Disney tour.

It was beyond our understanding.

This is a very impressive place!”

When the community received notice that Andy had accepted the position of Senior Pastor of The Village Church, the positive response was overwhelming.

Andy and Jean moved to Florida in the last week of January, and officially began their service at The Village Church on Sunday, February 3. “There was an installation service in the morning and a service of welcome in the evening.

It was wonderfully encouraging and Senior pastor Andy Hawkins, along with his wife, Jean, look forward to serving the members of The Village Church as well as the Shell Point Community.

welcoming,” Andy said. “We are looking forward to ministering among a staff of people who are highly competent and proficient in what they do. It’s going to be a great experience to minister to such a wide range of spiritual backgrounds. We are thrilled to be here to preach and teach the word of God.” Peter Dys commented, “We are confident that Pastor Andrew Hawkins will continue the tradition of excellence of The Village Church as he leads the spiritual ministry that is the heart and foundation of Shell Point Retirement Community.”

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Libraries across the nation are struggling with the task of redefining their roles and responsibilities in a digital age.

Yet, the mission of our Shell Point library is less complex.

Our mission is to provide residents and employees with easy access to a well-selected collection of books, audios, CDs, DVDs, genealogical materials, and newspapers.

All are welcome to come in to the main library on The Island to meet the volunteers at the circulation desk, browse our 8,000 plus extensive collection (including hundreds of books in large print), check out our popular collection of DVDs and audio books, or take out a CD for some easy listening. Don’t forget to scan the newspapers and Barron's while you are L-R: Library patrons Herman Bips (King’s Crown), Betty Keleman (Sand Dollar), and Harold Schechter (Turban) utilize the library resources regularly. Herman likes to look for new DVD releases, Betty loves finding a good there. And one of the best barfiction title, and Harold enjoys stopping in to read the daily newspaper. The Island Library is open seven days a gains in the community is the week and offers a wide range of best-selling books, DVDs, CDs, large-print books, newspapers, and more. book sale cart positioned at the entrance to the library every day.

The libraries at Shell Point are self-sus- endorsement of the Resident Council, the The main library is open Monday taining and depend on once-a-year contri- 2013 Library Fund Drive will run from through Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 butions from our residents. The Annual March 6 to March 20. Please consider giv- p.m. and on Sunday from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Library Fund Drive ensures that our collec- ing generously. Your contribution is tax Browse the online catalog by visiting tion remains up to date and is full of the deductible. Send all donations to the library www.shellpoint.net and clicking on the resources that match the needs of the Shell via internal mail, or drop off your contribu- library link. For more information, call the Point Community. With the backing and tion at the library or at either service desk. library at 454-2180.

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“Dive In” Dinner Party Saturday, March 16 • 6 pm Don’t miss this formal, yet fun-filled evening of music, food, and plenty of laughs! Come prepared to participate in a friendly, but fierce competition among the “celebrity” wait teams. A series of outrageous 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.

You should have received a personal invitation in the mail. To reserve a space for you, or a group, return the reply card found in your invitation.

If you have questions, please call Mary Franklin at 454-2152.

March Your Body and Mind into Health and Wellness

BY MARY FRANKLIN, RESORT SERVICES AND WELLNESS MANAGER

The Health Connection offers many opportunities to enhance your physical wellness. If you enjoy walking, add a new twist with Nordic Walking or join thousands of others in the Race for the Cure.

Educational opportunities include programs on COPD, makeup application, cataracts and auditory deprivation. Sign up for any programs at either of the Service Desks.

Shell Point Home Care Highlights

Wellness Specialty Classes

Join the Home Care management team on March 21, to learn about how they positively impact the lives of residents. From laundry, bathing, cooking, companionship, and more, Home Care offers services to help meet the unique needs and interests of individuals.

If you have not tried Nordic Pole Walking, or if you would like a refresher course, sign up for Commit to be Fit with Nordic Pole Walking! Lindy Smith, Nordic Walking expert, will lead the group in a fullAbove: L-R: Marcia Ortega, Home Care Coordinator, Joanne Meyers, RN BSN Home Care Manager, and body exercise using specially designed poles Sandy Aurs, RN Home Care Case Manager that will be provided. The class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays, March 12 through the 21, at 9:15 a.m. This 45-minute class starts in the Manatee Room Join thousands of people in supporting of many residents. Meet the Home before heading outside. The cost is Care management team as they Susan G. Komen’s promise to save lives and $20 for four classes. present Home Care Highlights and end breast cancer forever by empowering Bev Chandley, accredited T’ai share some of their clients’ experi- people, ensuring quality care for all, and Chi Chih instructor, will lead T’ai Chi ences. Home Care Highlights will energizing science to find the cure. The Chih Practice Sessions on Tuesdays, take place on Thursday, March 21, Race for the Cure takes place on Saturday, Bev Chandley, March 12 through April 2. These at 10:15 a.m. in the Social Center. March 9, at Coconut Point Mall. Court Accredited T’ai practice sessions will be for repetiRobyn Church, salon manager, pickup begins on the Island at 6:30 a.m.

Chi Chih tion and refinement of individuals’ and Kendal Colosimo, esthetician, There is an option of participating in a oneInstructor TCC practice form and for group will review the Fitzpatrick method in mile or three-mile walk. The registration fee practice. The group will meet in The Island Makeup Made Easy. Whether you prefer full to participate has been graciously donated by Health Club from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The makeup or just a trace, this program is for you. the Community Thrift Store. All particicost is $20.00 for all four practices.

The cost is $5 per person and will take place pants will receive a Shell Point Cares t-shirt on Wednesday, March 27, at 10:30 a.m. in the to proudly wear on the day of the event.

Shelly Rogerson, RN, BCOak Room.

HIS, has partnered with BELTONE to present Auditory Chronic Obstructive PulDeprivation – Use It or Lose It. monary Disease (COPD) is a The focus will be on auditory lung disease that can limit deprivation and the causes.

Dr. Trevor Elmquist will The program takes place on air flow. This is a serious disdiscuss Cataracts on Friday, Tuesday, March 12, at 10:15 ease, but with proper manDr. Trevor Elmquist March 8, at 1:15 p.m. n the a.m., in the King’s Crown Shelly Rogerson, agement you do not have to RN, BC-HIS Social Center. Cataracts is Community Room. settle for a life defined by it.

Yaw Audo-Sarkodie, Shell Point’s staff pharmaa clouding that develops in the crystalline lens Shell Point staff cist, Yaw Audo-Sarkodie, of the eye or in its envelope (lens capsule). pharmacist Mark your CalendarS — will be presenting COPD – Cataracts vary in degree from slight to comGet the Facts on Monday, March 4, at 1:15 plete opacity obstructing the passage of light.

The april – September 2013 Health Dr. Elmquist will review all of the options for p.m. in the Social Center.

Connection brochure will hit mailboxes on Shell Point’s Home Care service is a treating cataracts and answer any question March 20. registration begins March 22. beneficial program that enhances the lives you may have regarding treatment options.

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Palm Podiatry at Shell Point Understanding Peripheral Artery Disease Podiatrist Dr. David Gavin has lived in Fort Myers for 25 years and has served the Shell Point community for the past 22 years. He earned his bachelor of science in biology from Niagara University and completed podiatry school at the Ohio College of Podiatric Medicine. His surgical residency was completed at Baptist Specialty Podiatrist Hospital in Memphis, Dr. David Gavin Tennessee. David Gavin is Board Certified by the American Board of Podiatric Surgery and is a Fellow of the American College of Foot and Ankle Surgeons. He has volunteered for the “Legs for Life” campaign in the state of Florida and specializes in diabetic foot management, trauma, and limb preservation surgery.

Caring for Peripheral Arteries

Dr. Gavin has been educating his patients about the risk of peripheral artery disease (PAD). He said, “Just like in the heart, clogged arteries in the lower extremities can cause

stroke or heart attack. PAD occurs when there is a buildup of cholesterol and plaque in the peripheral arteries, causing decreased blood flow to the legs and feet. PAD is a serious disease that is extremely under diagnosed.”

Signs and Symptoms of Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

• Pain in the legs brought on by walking that is relieved with rest • Pain in the legs at rest due to poor circulation • A poorly healing wound on lower extremity • Injury to lower limb or foot involving blood vessels • Discoloration of toes and feet You may be at risk if you are:

• Over the age of 70 • 50 years or older with a history of diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol or smoking • From a family with a history of vascular disease, heart attack, or stroke

Assessing Risks with PADnet

Testing is the first line of defense for protecting heart health. A PADnet test is a non-invasive diagnostic test that can provide early detection of PAD. The PADnet system is used in the office environment to detect blockages in arteries and the quality of blood flow using pulse volume recordings (PVR) and segmental blood pressure measurements. “The test only takes about 15 or 20 minutes,” explained Dr. Gavin. “And those minutes can actually save your life if a blockage is detected.”

If you believe you are at risk for PAD, contact Dr. Gavin’s office today to schedule your PADnet testing. Dr. Gavin sees patients at The Arbor Medical Center on Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. To schedule an appointment, call 433-0064.

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Consider the following tips to help make sure your printer will be ready for you the next time you need it: 1) For an inkjet printer, print a minimum of two to three pages a week to prevent the ink from drying out.

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2) If a printed page appears to have streaks, check the printer settings in maintenance options. Look for the option to clean print heads and perform this maintenance.

3) If you’re starting to get repetitive paper jams, consider using a slightly heavier paper. The additional thickness will allow your printer to grasp each sheet of the paper more firmly.

4) If your printer fails to print, you may have exceeded the printer’s capacity. Click on the printed icon at the bottom right of the screen to open the print queue, cancel all documents, restart your computer, and try again.

If none of these tips resolve your printer concerns, please call Technology Services at 454-8248. We will be more than happy to assist in getting your printer back in working order.

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Good nutrition and healthy eating falls under the physical dimension of wellness.

Providing options for healthy eating is always one of the primary objectives of the hospitality services department. But during the month of March, special emphasis will be placed on the basics of MyPlate and Dietary Guidelines. The Crystal Room will provide a series of educational displays and take-home information throughout the month. The culinary team will also be featuring Crystal Platters promoting tasty ways to eat right.

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Here are some basics to consider when developing your daily eating lifestyle: • Vary your veggies: Eat a variety of vegetables, especially dark-green, red, and orange varieties. Eat more dried beans and peas.

• Focus on fruits: Eat whole fruits rather than drinking juice for most of your fruit choices.

• Make half of your grains whole: Choose 100 percent whole-grain breads, cereals, crackers, pasta, and brown rice.

• Go lean with protein: Choose more low fat or lean meats and poultry that have been baked, broiled, or grilled. Vary your protein source by including eggs, fish, dried beans, and nuts. Eat seafood twice a week.

• Choose low-fat or fat-free milk, yogurt and other milk products: These are calciumrich foods.

• Cut back on sodium and empty calories from solid fats and added sugars: Season your foods with herbs and spices instead of salt. Switch from solid fats to healthy oils like olive oil and canola oil. Replace sugary drinks with water. Have a small tastingsize dessert.

• Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated.

• Be physically active your way: Adults need at least two hours and 30 minutes of physical activity every week. Choose activities that you enjoy, and start by doing as much as you can.

Calling All Play Readers NEW TIME FOR SPOT AUDITIONS

Monday, March 4 Social Center at 2:30 p.m.

The Golden Age of Radio #2 has many roles to be filled!

All residents who are interested in taking part in the fun of play

Don’t miss a moment of the excitement as The Blues Brothers host Shell Point’s Annual Resident and Employee Variety Show. All of the acts are to be inspired by the word or color blue. Groups or individuals can dance to a song with the word blue, sing the blues, or read a poem with the word blue.

Use your creativity, because everything is blue-possible! Grab your group and start practicing your four-minute skit, because the Shell Point Blues Variety Show is coming soon. Sign up your act NOW by calling Suzanne Zavada at 454-2057.

reading with Shell Point’s Own Theater are encouraged to attend the auditions on Monday, March 4, in the Social Center at 2:30 p.m.

For more information, call Ruth Deuber (Periwinkle) at 433-9520.

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Easter Sunday Dining Hours Sunday, March 31 ISLAND CAFÉ: 7 a.m. – 2 p.m.

CRYSTAL ROOM: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

PALM GRILL: 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Easter Dining The hospitality services department is offering a variety of dining choices for Easter Sunday, including the option of ordering a “family feast” to carry out and serve in the comfort of your own home.

ISLAND CAFE The Island Café staff looks forward to seeing you bright and early on Easter morning. Choose from fresh baked pastries and a cup of coffee, or a complete breakfast cookedto-order from the grill. The Café is also the perfect place to stop for a light lunch or snack if you plan to have your Easter dinner later in the day.

CRYSTAL ROOM An extensive Easter Sunday brunch buffet will be offered in the Crystal Room.

Start out your brunch with a made-to-order omelet, eggs Benedict, and pecan sticky rolls, or go directly to the hand-carved meat

station for lamb or prime rib. Other menu options will include baked ham with pineapple, salmon with lobster cream sauce, mixed spring vegetables, green beans almondine, whipped potatoes, and candied sweet potatoes. The extensive Crystal salad bar, fresh baked breads and rolls, and a wide array of desserts are all included in the price of $23.95 per person. Seating in the Crystal Room is based on the availability of tables.

PALM GRILL The Palm Grill will be featuring a special Easter Sunday dinner. Start off your meal with an ice-cold Gulf shrimp cocktail or lobster bisque. For the main course, choose from the popular filet mignon, Florida grouper, baked ham, lamb chops or salmon. Entrée prices range from $21 to $26. Be sure to save room for one of Chef Todd’s homemade desserts. For a relaxing sit-down Easter dinner, plan on visiting the Palm Grill. The Palm Grill does not accept

reservations but call-ahead seating is available by calling 454-2059 on Easter Sunday.

FAMILY FEAST If you would like to have a traditional Easter meal prepared for you and ready to serve in your own home, the Family Feast is the perfect option for you. The feast includes a choice of baked ham with apple raisin sauce, candied sweet potatoes and vegetable blend; or a whole roasted turkey with bread dressing, whipped potatoes, vegetable blend, gravy, and cranberry sauce. The price for the full ham or turkey meal is just $54.95. You may also purchase dinner rolls, lemon meringue pie, or coconut cake in addition to all of the other menu items. Orders must be placed by noon on Monday, March 25, and will be ready for pickup at the Social Center between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Easter Sunday. Call 454-2199 or stop in the Crystal Room to place your order.

Annual Volunteer Recognition Event TUESDAY, APRIL 2 • 7:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Woodlands Commons & Patio

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Shell Point volunteers will receive a personal letter of invitation from President Peter Dys in March.

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

Let your personal style take flight with 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 to let your inner fashionista soar!

Culinary Shopping

A new menu this year will feature marinated seared chicken medallions served over a mixed green tropical salad topped with mandarin orange segments, papaya, carved cucumber, grape tomatoes, red onion, toasted almonds, and served with a refreshing citrus vinaigrette. e salad will be complemented by cheese cubes, crackers, seasonal berries, and a croissant. A delectable dessert will complete the meal.

Take a moment before and after the fashion show to peruse and purchase items in the Fashion Boutique that will feature styles from local vendors. e unique selection of accessories, jewelry, and handbags will be sure to send your fashion senses into a flutter.

Each guest will get much more than fabulous fashion inspiration, as everyone will receive a special gift bag and all will have the opportunity to win exciting door prizes.

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Technology Today and Tomorrow (T3) Did you know you can connect your iPad to your HDTV? Learn how on Wednesday, March 6, when Bruce Findley (Sundial) presents HDTV: Possibilities With iPad. There are three opportunities in March to learn more about eReaders. On Tuesday, March 5, Dick and Susan Uhleman (Nautilus) will present Introduction To Kindle Fire for an overview of the Amazon tablet. This course will help Kindle Fire owners get started in using their new color tablet for eBook reading and more.

Penny Modrich (Nautilus) and Bruce Findley (Sundial) will present eReader Apple iPad on Tuesdays, March 5 and 12.

Patty Waters (Palm Acres) and Penny Modrich will lead eReader – Nook Color on Thursdays, March 7 and 14.

Penny Modrich and Bruce Findley offer another series of opportunities to learn to use your new Apple iPad. Apple iPad – Class #2: Got One, Now What? focuses on getting started with two sessions on Mondays, March 11 and 18. Apple iPad – Class #3 APPS! Apps! Apps! meets on two Mondays, beginning March 25, to introduce you to different apps that are available, and give you practice in finding which of the more than 600,000 apps you might want. Apple iPad – Tips and Techniques on Fridays, March 15 and 22, rounds out the information needed to enjoy your Apple iPad. 22

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Make the most of your tablet by attending classes about apps, eReading, HDTV compatibility, social networking, and more.

Facebook Basics on the iPad on Thursdays, March 7 and 14, teaches you how you can use this hugely popular social networking site to make connections, share interests, and join groups. Facebook can also be used as an automatic photo album to enjoy pictures of family and friends.

Note Taking and Drawing Apps on the iPad, offered by Bruce Findley on Friday, March 1, will show how to use handwriting, scribble notes, draw diagrams, or create elegant drawings on the iPad. Bruce Findley will present The Other Apple Stores on the iPad on Wednesday, March 20. Yes, there is a lot more available!

Sherry Brown, Larsen Pavilion administrator and director of Hope Hospice at Shell Point; Dr. Roger Hirchak, vice president of medical services for Shell Point; and Debbie Gowing RN, CRRN, CHPN, Care Manager of Hope Hospice. The panel will share just what is available for you, your friends, and your family.

Don Steenhoek, employee chaplain, once again shares with us information he pulls together on the cutting edge of science.

In Beautiful Science VII on Monday, March 4, violinist Robert Gupta’s experience in neurobiology drives him to search for and share the powerful connection between music and healing, particularly for mental illness.

Professor Adrian Kerr will once again lecture on his favorite history topic, The History of Ancient Egypt. In this information-packed series, Professor Kerr gives us the historical background that helps us understand the Ancient Egyptian civilization which ruled much of the Middle East for over 3,000 years. We will focus on how

For the Love of Learning The Comfort of Hospice Care on Monday, March 4, brings three experts together to answer questions about palliative care, and dispel the myth that hospice care is only for your last days. You won’t want to miss this opportunity to hear from

Immerse yourself in a three-part series on The History of Ancient Egypt with Professor Adrian Kerr.

the great Kings of Egypt created the most successful and long-lasting civilization the world has seen, and how it then faded from history only to be rediscovered two hundred years ago. On three Tuesdays, March 5, 19, and 26, we will recount the lives and times of some of the most famous names in history up to the time of Cleopatra.

On Wednesday, March 6, resident bird expert Dr. Iver Brook (Lucina) presents Our Wonderful Winter Wanderers, the life and times of our visiting shorebirds. Since we have so many here in March, this is a wonderful opportunity to increase your appreciation of these amazing flyers.

With all of the interest in television’s Downton Abbey series, we are encouraged to learn more about the fashions of the past.

spiritual wellness present ways we can strive to be the best we can be at the age we are.

Legacy Seminar With April 15 rapidly approaching, we can all appreciate the seminar scheduled for Wednesday, March 20 – Do Not Let the Tax Tail Wag the Investment Dog. Join Dennis Landfried and Tiffany Williams of FineMark National Bank and Trust, with Timothy Stephenson, executive director of the Legacy Foundation, for this timely look at investing and taxes.

On Wednesday, March 27, Timothy Stephenson hosts Paul Weinstein and Nadine Wilkes, managing partners at Weinstein Wilkes Financial Group, Raymond James, for Managing Fixed Income Risks.

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Explore the connection between music and healing when employee Chaplain Don Steenhoek returns with Beautiful Science VII.

Computer College Many classes continue into March, keeping our Computer Teaching Center busy!

And several new classes begin in March.

The Basics of Smart Shopping on the Internet with Russ May (Junonia) takes place on three Thursdays, beginning March 7.

Two Lakewood residents, Susan Schmidt and Lucille Peterson, present a Macintosh course – Pages on Mondays, March 4 and March 11.

Larry Brock (Eagles Preserve) offers four sessions on Cloud Computing Using Google on Wednesdays beginning March 6.

This new class teaches you how Google provides a secure place to store your documents that are accessible from any computer or tablet using your ID and password.

Please refer to the brochure for the Academy of Lifelong Learning available 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 register at either service desk. I continue to welcome ideas for future courses, and I look forward to seeing you at an Academy class soon!

We have three wonderful educational field trips planned to enjoy the great outdoors during this beautiful season. On Monday, March 4, we can enjoy Fly Fishing on the Causeway with champion angler Joe Mahler.

Fashions of the past will be brought to the present Thursday, March 14, takes us to when professor Roxanne Precopia presents the Art Sarasota for Discover Jungle and Costume lunch and learn.

Gardens. This is one of the oldest Professor Roxanne Precopia will provide a continuously operating attractions in the Lunch and Learn program on Thursday, State of Florida. Enjoy the flowers and March 7, with just such a focus! Art and plants, the birds and animals, and the repCostume presents pre and post World War tiles and the memories of Florida days gone I in the morning, and Pre and Post World by. On Wednesday, March 20, we visit War II after a lunch. Fine arts, whether Naples to enjoy The All New Conservancy visual or written form, communicate much of Southwest Florida Nature context for the period in which they are cre- Center. We will celebrate the grand ated. This day full of art and costume will be re-opening of the center that specializes in this special eco system we sure to illuminate the spirit of the times.

Our holistic presentation for this semes- call home. ter once again features three of our favorite presenters. Join us as Dr. Carol Clark, nurse practitioner; Dr. Nancy Spencer, clinical psychologist; and Dr. Sue Stranahan RN, DrPH, director department of spiritual servOur Coffee on Thursday, March ices, look at the topic we have heard about for our entire lives. Act Your Age! will be 21, offers an opportunity to get to presented on Tuesday, March 12. There is know our new Senior Pastor, nothing we can do about our chronological Andrew Hawkins, just six weeks age. However, as we consider the dimen- after his arrival at Shell Point. Learn sions of wellness in LifeQuest, it will be fas- about his diverse background, and On Thursday, March 14, Academy on the Go visits cinating to hear how these three why he has answered the call to The Sarasota Jungle Gardens to bring back memories of Florida days gone by. professionals in the fields of mind, body, and Village Church.

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Meeting Your MyQuest Goals 1,2,3 The challenge of self evaluating and setting goals to achieve the optimum LifeQuest lifestyle can seem a bit overwhelming. However, once you have taken the LifeQuest questionnaire, breaking up the next three steps can enhance your chances for success.

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Thoughts become words. Many of us have thoughts about what we should or should not be doing. We think about them often. They can keep us up at night. However, if you take a few minutes and write down a goal you want to achieve, you have taken the first step.

You are making a contract with yourself.

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Words become actions. Those written words become the catapult to taking action. The act of writing them down now makes it authentic. You have faced the fact that you want and need to make a change.

How do you make the change? Write a few action steps to take to accomplish that goal. Have a realistic action plan that can keep you on track and make you accountable.

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Actions become reality. Once you have taken it upon yourself to move forward with those actions, it will become your new reality. It will be difficult to shake up your routine or change your lifestyle, but once you do it, a new routine will take over.

Sometimes that action plan will not work, and that is alright. Revisit your goals and look at a new way to attain them. Start over again. The first step is the hardest, but you will succeed.

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Take action by completing the MyQuest commitment card in your LifeQuest booklet.

Turn the card in at either service desk to receive your LifeQuest T-shirt.

These are just a few examples of the various programs that are available this month to help support your MyQuest goals.

PHYSICAL Pamper yourself with a relaxing and rejuvenating massage at the Shell Point Salon & Spa. With options of Swedish, deep tissue, or combination massages, you are sure to find one that suits your personal preference. Choose from 25, 55, or 85 minutes to melt away stress and ease sore muscles. Call the Salon at 4898400 to schedule your appointment.

EMOTIONAL It’s important for caregivers to reach out to a network of friends who understand their challenges and can offer a time of relaxation. The Walk With Me Caregiver Support Group meets on Thursday, March 28, at 1:45 p.m in The Village Church Hospitality Room.

Contact Joyce Seckinger (Lucina) at 4661354 for more information.

NATURAL ENVIRONMENT Residents with fly fishing experience will enjoy the Academy on the Go fly fishing trip to the Sanibel Causeway with Champion Angler Joe Mahler. Court pickups will begin at 7:30 a.m. on Monday, March 4. The $35 fee includes a picnic lunch. Sign up is required.

EDUCATIONAL Do you know the changes to federal tax laws? Learn how they will affect your investments by attending a Legacy seminar presented by FineMark National Bank & Trust and the Legacy Foundation at Shell Point. The informational presentation will be held on Wednesday, March 20, at 10 a.m. in the Grand Cypress Room of The Woodlands.

COMMUNITY & SOCIAL Attend the Shell Point Art Show and Sale to admire the amazing works of art created by your fellow residents. The show will be held throughout The Woodlands Commons. Visit on Friday, March 15, and Saturday, March 16, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The show will also be held on Sunday, March 17, from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m.

SPIRITUAL Global Outreach, sponsored by Women’s Ministries, welcomes residents Fred and Carrol Henry of Coquina to share their experiences of serving as missionaries in Vietnam, Thailand, and France.

Hear the Henrys share their story on Wednesday, March 20, at 10:15 a.m., in the Hospitality Room of The Village Church.

MyQuest Frozen Yogurt Social March 13 at 2:15 p.m. in the Administration Courtyard/IS Calling all residents who are on their Quest! Gather together with others who have committed to the LifeQuest lifestyle. Proudly wear your LifeQuest T-shirt for a group photo and enjoy a healthy frozen yogurt treat. This will be a time to socialize and share your Quest triumphs and challenges. Your LifeQuest T-shirt will be your admission ticket! If you haven’t already done so, turn in your LifeQuest commitment card at the event and join in the fun!

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Reverse the Appearance of Thinning Hair with Bosley Products There are two kinds of hair loss – genetic and environmental. The degree of thinning will vary due to external factors, such as stress and exposure to UV rays, as well as internal factors, such as health, medication, and hair follicle sensitivity to the hormone D.H.T. (Dihydrotestosterone). The sooner you begin with a plan to ward off thinning hair, the better.

Hair follicles can become clogged, inhibiting the growth of new hair. Bosley shampoo, conditioner, and hair-thickening treatment work together to remove debris and D.H.T from the hair and scalp.

BIOTIN: This supplement can help thicken hair, eyebrows, and eyelashes.

Biotin is naturally found in beans, breads, and fish. Biotin is a catalyst for amino and fatty acid compounds. These compounds are linked to protein production which is essential to the growth of hair, skin, and nails.

You can purchase Biotin at the Shell Point Pharmacy in several different strengths.

MINOXIDIL: This is an FDA approved, topical treatment clinically proven to slow down hair loss and “regrow” hair. It is applied twice a day directly to the area of hair loss. Bosley offers 2% Minoxidil

HAIR THICKENING FIBERS: If you have areas of thinning hair, try Bosley Hair Thickening Fibers for thicker, fuller looking hair. Just sprinkle these synthetic fibers into your hair, spray into place, and

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for women and 5% for men. A large percentage of users report they experienced at least modest hair growth in treated areas after just four months of use.

Synthetic hair fibers camouflage and thicken very thin hair! Bosley shampoo, conditioner and thickening treatment features a 30-day money back guarantee if you’re not satisfied.

carry on with your day! Bosley Fibers are available in gray, blonde, light or medium brown, or you can combine colors to find the right shade for you.

If thinning hair is a concern to you and you would like to create the appearance of a fuller head of hair, visit the Salon & Spa to learn more about these beneficial products.

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

I want to buy gold coins, but I’m not an expert and I don’t want to get ripped off. Do you have any suggestions?

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ANSWER: Gold coins attract investors because of their portability, liquidity, and potential to increase in value. These coins also attract scam artists looking to make a quick buck. Unfortunately, the gold industry in the U.S. is not regulated, so gold dealers are not required to disclose their markups and the melt values of the coins they sell.

There are many gold companies currently under investigation for misleading tactics and selling overpriced coins. It’s very important to protect yourself from these scammers by doing your research and asking the right questions. Here are a few things to consider before you purchase gold coins: • READ websites devoted to gold investing and review books and guides on gold and gold coins.

• WORK with reputable dealers who have been in the business for at least a decade. Visit the dealer in person, or if it’s an online company, look for a contact number and call them. Ask how long they've

been in business, what guarantees they offer, and what happens if you're not satisfied with your purchase.

• COMPARE the spot price of gold for that day with the sales price of the coin. Get an appraisal of a collectible coin if possible.

• ASK for documentation from the seller that supports the coin's gold content and authenticity. Avoid any seller who can't provide this information.

• CONTACT the Better Business Bureau to see if any complaints have been filed against the business you are considering.

The professionals at FineMark are here to help. If you have a financial-related question, feel free to stop by the FineMark office on The Island, or call 239-461-5999.

CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF MUSICAL EXCELLENCE In celebration of Shell Point’s 10th anniversary concert season, residents who have supported this year’s Friends of the Arts joined members of the Fine and Performing Arts Advisory Board for a delightful reception prior to The Diamonds concert on February 8. During the reception, which combined delicious food with great fellowship, everyone had the opportunity to mingle with the four members of The Diamonds. The group even signed autographs and posed for photos with all of the esteemed guests.

Shell Point extends a very warm “thank you” to each and every resident who has supported the Shell Point Concert Series throughout the past 10 years.

10th Anniversary ConcertSeries 2012-2013

Jack Hubbard with the Diamonds

Inset photos L-R: Alan Roberts, Dave McJoynt and Gloria Roberts

The Legacy Foundation presents

Don’t Let the Tax Tail Wag the Investment Dog April 15 is rapidly approaching and the federal tax laws changed in the New Year. How will this affect your investments? We are excited to present three hypothetical scenarios that will include examples of Investment Planning, Estate Planning, and Income Tax Planning in this new environment. This audience-interactive presentation will offer insights on the new tax legislation and ideas on how these may apply to your plan. If you are wondering what your estate tax bill will look like, when you should consider selling some of your investments, and how to construct a portfolio in this new environment, you won’t want to miss this informational seminar.

The 45-minute presentation will be followed by Q&A. Light refreshments will be served.

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

Don’t Let the Tax Tail Wag the Investment Dog Wednesday, March 20 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.

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Dennis Landfried

Tiffany Williams

Timothy A. Stephenson

PRESENTERS: Dennis A. Landfried, vice president developmental, and Tiffany Williams, managing executive, of FineMark National Bank & Trust and Timothy A. Stephenson, ChFC, executive director of the Legacy Foundation at Shell Point LS04

Managing Fixed Income Risks Considering the Effects of Changing Interest Rates When economic conditions improve, interest rates are likely to rise and investors may have reason to be concerned about potential declines in the value of their fixed income investments.

As interest rates rise, bond prices typically decline and vice versa.

We will help you to determine what role fixed income plays in your portfolio and how to manage the risks associated with your bond portfolio.

This seminar will be given by Paul Weinstein, CFP, managing partner; and Nadine Wilkes, CFP, managing partner of Weinstein Wilkes Financial Group, Raymond James; and Timothy A. Stephenson, ChFC, executive director of 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 reservations are required. To reserve your seat, please contact either service desk.

The Legacy Foundation presents

Managing Fixed Income Risks Wednesday, March 27 10:00-11:00 a.m.

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Paul Weinstein

Nadine Wilkes

Timothy A. Stephenson

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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

Monday, March 4 11:00 a.m. Island pickup 11:15 a.m. Woodlands pickup 11:30 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup 5:30 p.m. approximate return Cost: $41.00 (food on your own)

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Let us take you out to the ballgame at Jet Blue Stadium to see the Boston Red Sox play the Tampa Bay Rays! Stadium stairs and crowd navigation will be required for this field trip.

Wearing a ball cap and sunscreen will help ensure maximum enjoyment of the day.

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Wednesday, March 6 11:00 a.m.

Oak Room/WDL The Shell Point Garden Society invites all residents concerned about world hunger to its March program with Russ Luther from Educational Concerns for Hunger Organization (ECHO). He will share on the topic, “What Can ECHO Tell Us About Small Gardens?”

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Friday, March 8, 15, 22 8:30a.m. – 11:30 a.m.

15,22 Admin Courtyard/IS Explore the wide variety of products for purchase in the comfort of your own community! Just steps outside of your home, you are sure to enjoy the friendship, laughter, and quality products as you visit the Market Place each week. There will not be a Market Place on March 29 due to Good Friday.

Friday, March 8 9:15 a.m.

The Hospitality Room/VC Have you ever heard of Dragon Boating and Dragon Boat Festivals? Would you like to learn more, or even join a Shell Point team? This is your chance to come and see a real Dragon Boat and learn about this fascinating activity!

All are welcome as we discover the sport and hear about the fun atmosphere and team work that goes into paddling on a dragon boat!

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Are you or your spouse a veteran? If so, join the Veterans’ Club to hear this month’s guest speaker!

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8 Friday, March 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: $7.00 (lunch on your own) Location: Fort Myers After 25 years of tastin’ and cookin’, Dave’s barbecue just plain knocked the socks off his family and friends. That’s when Dave decided he had to share. He wanted to give all the folks a chance to dig into the best barbecue ever, in a place as down-home fun and frolicsome as the BBQ shacks and clubs he went a callin’ on all those years. Menu selections typically run $6 to $18.

some information about Google's cloud services and describe a new device called Chromebook, an inexpensive and simple computer designed to use cloud services.

Bruce will discuss Apple's iCloud computing capabilities.

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

Grand Cypress Room/WDL Unable to have a child, a couple buries a box in their backyard with all of their wishes for a baby. To their surprise, a child is born, but this is no typical child. Follow the heart-warming and mysterious story of Timothy Green.

8 Friday, March 8 1:30 p.m.

Oak Room/WDL Come learn about the many great features of iPhoto for your iPad, iPhone, and computer. Topics to be covered include importing, manipulating, and sharing photos, as well as creating albums, slideshows, cards, and calendars.

The use of Faces, a face recognition function, will also be shown. Bring your questions, your knowledge, and your friends for some Apple fun!

9 Saturday, March 9 10:00 a.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL Larry Brock of Eagles Preserve and Bruce Findley of Sundial will discuss the advantages of cloud computing. Larry will present

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Sunday, March 10 2:30 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL Audrey Hepburn plays the daughter of an artist whose greatest talent is forging works of the masters.

When her father lends a fake Cellini statue to a museum, she hires a thief (Peter O’Toole) to steal it back before it’s discovered to be a fake.

Be sure to come out for this delightful film with excellent acting, colorful sets, and beautiful costumes.

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Social Center/IS Using a slide presentation, Michael Tougias will transport you back to February 18, 1952, when a ferocious nor’easter split a 500-foot-long oil tanker in half about one mile off of the coast of Cape

Cod. Tougias is coauthor of the book The Finest Hours, along with many other books. If you enjoy history, heroism, and adventure, then this is the presentation for you!

12 Tuesday, March 12 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: $8.00 (dinner on your own) Location: Buckingham Road (just east of Fort Myers) A wonderful, enchanting evening of fine dining awaits you in Buckingham. The Hut has been around for many years, but has been completely renovated.

The extensive Hut menu offerings are preservative-free and offer a little a bit of south Floridian flair with Everglades gator soup and fried green tomatoes. But The Hut also offers alfredo dishes, seafood specialties, and filet mignon. An early bird special menu is also an option with entrees, such as pot roast, priced under $10. Sign up today for an evening that will make you feel like you are back in old Florida and at The Keys all at once. Entrees are priced between $7.99 and $29.99.

13 Wednesday, March 13 10:15 a.m.

Social Center/IS Come meet animal ambassador Trouper (a blind raccoon), Miss Dot (Trouper’s rescuer), and Kyle Miller (author of a children’s book about Trouper). You will have the chance to hear about Trouper, his rescue, and his adventures as he travels with Miss Dot and Kyle Miller to lecture on animal safety and rescue.

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Manatee Room/IS What exciting images did our photo club members capture during the February field trip to downtown Fort Myers? Bring your own 8x10 photo from that trip or come see what others photographed while the group shares and critiques each others’ shots. Herb Sklar (Eagles Preserve) will show a video and a new feature called “Photo App of the Month.” Learn about the upcoming May field trip to the Naples Botanical Gardens.

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Sunday: 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Woodlands Commons/Oak Room/Grand Cypress Room/WDL You are invited to enter into a world of creativity to view and purchase beautiful artwork produced by the talented artists here at Shell Point. This year’s show will feature paintings, pottery, sculptures, wood carvings, polished stonework, stained glass, and more.

New this year is an opportunity to make a complimentary watercolor greeting card and a chance to win “Lucky Bucks” to be redeemed at the Art Show and Sale. Those who choose to use Shell Point’s internal transportation to arrive at the show will be offered an additional chance to win!

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Friday, March 15 7:30 p.m.

The Village Church/IS Cost: $10 Get into the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with this festive performance filled with jigs, folk songs, reels, and exquisite choral music by Vocal Artistry, Kellyn Celtic Arts, Irish Dance Academy, and flutist Bill Larsen. All proceeds will benefit the Shell Point Aquatic Center.

16 Saturday, March 16 8:00 a.m. Island pickup 8:10 a.m. Woodlands pickup 8:20 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup 1:30 p.m. approximate return Cost: $7.00 (lunch on your own) Speaker: Licensed Board Certified Pedorthist Christopher Cole When your feet are comfortable, you feel good all over. Foot Solutions can help you discover that kind of comfort with a careful foot evaluation by experts and customized recommendations for stylish top-quality footwear, inserts that cradle and support your feet, and a variety of helpful accessories. A complete assortment of retail footwear is available at Foot Solutions and you will have plenty of time to shop.

Find out what the right shoes are for your Quest. A lunch stop on the way back to Shell Point will be at Ron Dao’s, a restaurant specializing in flame-grilled chicken, salads, rice bowls, and hot sandwiches. Most lunch selections under $10.

18 Monday, March 18 7:15 p.m.

The Village Church/IS Shell Point is pleased to bring you the internationally-known and acclaimed men’s chorus, Christian Edition! Having toured all across the United States, Christian Edition will bring their musical talents to Shell Point with a program filled with classic Christian hymns and select contemporary sacred music.

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Social Center/IS If you graduated from a Big Ten School, then it is your turn to come out and support your alma mater! This is a great chance to meet neighbors that maybe went to the same school as you, or perhaps attended your biggest rival!

Light refreshments will be provided.

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Thursday, March 21 2:15 p.m.

Manatee Room/IS Mike Peterson from Computer Medics will devote an entire hour to answering your general computer questions. Come prepared with your tough questions to try to stump Mike. If you don’t have any questions, come to learn some new tips and tricks.

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

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Monday, March 25 through Friday, April 5 Resident Activity Center/IS With new and exciting opportunities and education offered by the resident-led Photo Club, the caliber of photos presented at this year’s Photo Show & Contest will be outstanding! Come peruse and enjoy photography captured by talented Shell Point residents in categories ranging from the Shell Point Community to abstract photos. Residents have truly captured the adage that “a picture speaks a thousand words!”

Monday, March 25 6:45 p.m.

Social Center/IS Don and Lina are a famous on-screen romantic pair, but Lina mistakes this onscreen romance for real love. While Don and Lina are working on their latest movie, a musical, actress Kathy Selden is brought in, and Don falls in love with her!

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Tuesday, March 26 2:15 p.m.

Social Center James Smith of Lakewood will be reviewing The Last Stand: Custer, Sitting Bull and the Battle of the Little Big Horn by Nathaniel Philbrick.

The book brims with detail from the geography of the area to the events and characters of this famous battle. Refreshments and conversation will follow the review.

Monday, March 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: $16.00 (ice cream on your own)

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Contest. Also planned for the evening is the new “Ted Boynton Best of Show Award,” given to the resident with the “best in show” photograph. This new award was created to honor Ted Boynton’s (Macoma) commitments to the Photo Club. This Photo Gala will prove to be a lovely evening you won’t want to miss!

29 Friday, March 29 10:30 a.m. Island pickup 10:45 a.m. Woodlands pickup 11:00 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup 5:00 p.m. approximate return Cost: $39.00 (snacks on your own) Batter up! This time the Twins take on the Red Sox at Hammond Stadium for our second spring training trip of the year. These games are always full of action and you never know what is going to happen until the very end. Keep in mind that navigating stairs and stadium seating can be tricky and is required for this field trip. Sunscreen is also a good precaution.

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Join your fellow Shell Point residents for a wonderful March day at the beach. Our monthly beach day will take you to Delnor Wiggins State Park in North Naples. There you will find the water, conveniently located facilities, a shady picnic grove, and a fun group of ocean lovers. Bring a chair if you like and all your personal supplies. Food and beverages will be provided and a traditional stop for ice cream will be included on the trip back to Shell Point.

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Resident Activity Center/IS Enjoy hors d’oeuvres and the company of resident photographers as we announce and award the winners of this year’s Photo

April 13, 14, 15 Saturday: 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Sunday: 12 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Monday: 10 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Social Center/IS The intricately-designed quilts created by Shell Point residents will be on display to celebrate “My Heritage.”

All are welcome to view the exceptionally-crafted quilts, including heirloom and antique quilts.

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....March Birthdays w/ Frank & Iris (CMR)............3:00 p.m. ....Shopping Trip: Target & Dollar Store (1FL) ......9:30 a.m. ....Knitters & Crochet Welcome Table (1FL) ......10:30 a.m. ....Art w/ Evelyne: Silk Shamrock Pins (4CR)......10:00 a.m. ....Cards by Karen (1FL)..........................................11:30 a.m. ....National Nutrition Month Display (1FL) ........11-1:00pm ....Songs To Remember w/ Patrick Nolan & Marilyn (CMR) ........................................3:00 p.m. ....Lunch Trip: Clancy’s Irish Restaurant (1FL) ....10:30 a.m. ....Irish Limericks & Folklore (3DR)........................1:30 p.m. ....Health Series: Difficulty Swallowing (CMR)....10:15 a.m. ....Irish Presentation by Eileen & Lex (CMR) ......3:00 p.m. ....Play it Again Vicki Lei! on Piano (Mez) ............3:00 p.m. ....Spiritual Quest w/ Bonnie Palmquist: Dealing w/ Anxiety & Fear (1SR) ............10:00 a.m. ....Speaker Series: Julie Boyd, Organizing your Life Records (CMR) ..........................10:15 a.m. ....St. Patrick’s Dinner & Irish Songs (DR) ..........4-6:00p.m. ....Easter Egg Hunt (1FL) ........................................10:00 a.m. ....Health Series: Posture Tips & Back Protection w/ Carol & Joy (CMR) ................................9:30 a.m. ....Lunch Trip: Ruby Tuesday’s (1FL) ....................10:30 a.m. ....Brunch & Irish Cream Coffee (Gaz)..................10:00 a.m. ....Kellyn Celtic Dancers (1FL) ................................3:00 p.m. ....Easter Sunrise Service (VC) ..............................10:15 a.m. ....Easter Sunday Special Menu (DR) ................11-1:00 p.m.

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

Fri 8 ......Entertainment w/Ali (2 DR) ................................2:30 p.m.

Thu 14 ....Entertainment w/Michael Anthony (3 DR) ......2:30 p.m.

Sat 16 ....Tom Cannon Entertainment (2 DR) ..................2:30 p.m.

Sun 17 ....St Patrick’s Luncheon (1 DR) ............................11:00 a.m.

Thu 21 ....Entertainment w/Johnny Johnson (3 DR) ..........2:30 p.m.

Sun 31 ....Easter Luncheon (1 DR) ....................................11:00 a.m.

Every Mon ....Sing-a-long w/ Dot (2DR)..............................10:00 a.m.

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

Every Wed ....Music Social w/ Art (3DR) .......................... 10:00 a.m.

Every Wed ....Pet Therapy w/ Eli (3/2 DR) ..................2:30-3:00 p.m.

Every Sat ......Pet Therapy w/ 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 Thursdays, March 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, contact the intergroup phone number 275-5111.

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, March 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, March 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 group is aimed at helping residents deal with issues of being a caregiver for someone with a memory disorder. The resident 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.

Diabetes Group Appointment Friday, March 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.

Healing Journey Grief Support Wednesdays, March 6, 13, 20, 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 runs through March 27. The sessions are led by Dotty Morrison (Cellana) and Judy Mayer (Junonia). Register by calling Dotty at 3374015 or the church office at 454-2147.

Memory Care Groups Note: Individual assessment is required before joining one of the following groups: Tuesdays, March 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, March 6 and 20 3:00 p.m.

3rd Floor Game Room/King’s Crown These therapeutic groups are designed to provide education and support to residents 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.

Parkinson’s Enrichment Support Group Monday, March 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, March 12 10:15 a.m.

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

Neuropathy Support Group

Walk With Me Caregiver Support Group

Wednesday, March 20 11:00 a.m.

Oak Room/WDL This month Shepherd Beasley, licensed certified pedorthist, will share an illustrated presentation on all aspects of foot care with an emphasis on good, comfortable shoes.

Contact Lenny Wodarczyk (Parkwood) at 443-4769.

Thursday, March 28 Coffee and dessert at 1:30 p.m.

Meeting at 1:45 p.m.

Village Church Hospitality Room/IS 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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Make a Splash! by Joining a Shell Point Aquatic Exercise Program B

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THERE IS A GROWING TREND in aquatic exercise programs all over the country, including our Shell Point community. Over the past years, our aquatic programs have grown from one to four weekly classes in response to both the interest and needs of our residents. Residents have a variety of reasons why they join a water class, and even more reasons why they stay involved. Consider jumping in and making a splash!

Aqua Motions Instructor Melanie Brod Monday through Friday 9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m.

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This class moves in a circular motion for resistance, while using buoyancy apparatuses to help create more upper body strength and lower body balance. All muscle groups are worked in this aqua class.

What the Residents Have to Say

“My wife and I were active in water aerobics prior to coming to Shell Point, so it was one of the first classes we joined. I have slight problems with my knees, but find that I can complete all the water exercises with less pressure on my joints and no pain. I also suffered a heart attack some years back and my cardiologist recBill McCoy ommended water aerobics to help build my cardiovascular endurance. I have been participating ever sense.” Bill McCoy (Harbor Court) “I have always enjoyed the water from the time I was a young child, so exercising in the water just came naturally to me. I enjoy Melanie’s class Mary McJoynt very much.” Mary McJoynt (Eagles Preserve) “It’s a great way to start your day and I find I can do more in the water than on land because there is less strain on the body. The Aqua Motions class is the way I get a full body workout, as Melanie emphasizes different parts of the body, so one day we will be working our arms and upper body and the next a focus on our legs. You can use the resistance

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of the water as an alternative to weight training with much less strain on your joints and muscles.” Mike Lienhardt (Periwinkle).

“I found that I started to experience some back pain while walking on land, but in the water I can participate in the aqua class and do my ‘water walking’ with absolutely no back pain. We are new to Shell Point, and the Dawn & Mike Lienhardt class has also proven to be a great place to meet new friends, share a joke of the day, and just laugh.” Dawn Lienhardt (Periwinkle)

Aqua-FUN-Atics Instructor Cheryl Cooper Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:00 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.

Woodlands Pool

Expect to raise your heart rate and have fun at the same time! This water fitness class combines the benefits of aerobic conditioning and resistance training by using noodles and other water tools. Enjoy the class camaraderie as you work your muscles in easy-to-follow patterns.

What the Residents Have to Say

“I work out in the Health Club, but get tired of working out on the same machines.

So in January I started the Aqua class to add some variety to my exercise program and found that it’s a new way to work my muscles and have lots of fun doing it. It’s been a great way to combine the two things I enjoy, water and exercise.” Jo Klenk (Royal Bonnet)

Fitness instructors Cheryl Cooper and Melanie Brod, along with fitness supervisor Michelle Smith, understand the many benefits of aquatic exercise and offer a variety of water classes to accommodate various fitness levels, needs, and interests.

“I had a stroke in 2011 and have experienced some weakness in my right arm and, to a lesser Tim & Jo Klenk extent, my right leg.

I do many exercises to improve them and recently joined Cheryl’s Aqua-FUN-Atics class to help as well. I am learning new ways to exercise that I can also do on my own.”

Tim Klenk (Royal Bonnet)

Aquatic Arthritis Movements Instructor Cheryl Cooper Monday, Wed., Friday 10:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m.

Woodlands Pool

This shallow-water workout focuses on improving your joint mobility, flexibility, and balance while improving your overall fitness level. The slow, flowing movement also improves your circulation.

Working Out in the Water Works!

This class follows guidelines from the Arthritis Foundation.

What the Residents Have to Say

“I had never exercised in the water prior to coming to Shell Point. But when my wife, Harriett, and I moved here, she talked me into coming with her to an aquatic class. That was four years ago and she has since passed, but I continue to come three days a week Jim Heckler because it’s good for me and keeps me moving. I also have found that I really enjoy the company and fellowship of the other residents.” Jim Heckler (Arbor)

“I suffer from arthritis.

If I didn’t participate in the pool class, I would not be able to move. It keeps me walking. I couldn’t live comfortably without the Jane Kennedy class. I also enjoy the people very much.” Jane Kennedy (Oakmont)

Into the Deep Instructor Cheryl Cooper Monday, Wed., and Friday 1:00 p.m. – 1:45 p.m.

Woodlands Pool

This deep-water exercise class uses various buoyancy apparatuses. This class

New Island Aquatic Center to Bring More Opportunities for Water Wellness

is great for those who have trouble with the jolting of land-based aerobics. Join this class to improve strength and endurance, increase body tone, and lose weight.

What the Residents Have to Say

“I experience rheumatoid arthritis and have been doing the deep-water exercise class to help prevent my arms and legs from ‘freezing up.’ Cheryl is a great instructor and her class has kept me moving and in good physical shape for Richard Maass many years.” Richard Maass (Rosemont).

See you at the next Aquatic class!

The new Aquatic Center Therapy Pool will be larger, provide handicap access, and will be warmer than the existing Health Club pool.

With a warmer water tempera- is aquatic personal training by a trained ture, the therapy pool area will be Certified Therapeutic Aquatic designed not only to help with joint pain Coordinator. We also envision that desigrelated to chronic arthritis, but also assist nated times will be available for residents residents in the rehabilitation associated who want to use the Therapy Pool for with injuries and surgeries. The pool itself their own uses, such as for prescribed rehawill have a ramp for easy access. bilitation exercises, water walking, or indiThe therapy pool will vidual water aerobics. be larger than the current With the many benefits of Island Health Club pool, water exercise, the new and will be able to accomAquatic Center at Shell Point modate up to 40 class paris designed to offer something ticipants. In fact, Resort for everyone and will truly be John & Nancy Rohde Services and Wellness a center of excellence.

Manager Mary Franklin and Fitness Residents John and Nancy Rohde Supervisor Michelle Smith have started (Turban) are looking forward to enjoying to research new aquatic classes to offer, the Aquatic Center. “We have always including: Circuit Training, Aqua Zumba, loved the water and we were pleased to Aqua Tai Chi, Joint Efforts Arthritis, and make our donation towards the new Aqua Flex & Joints.

Aquatic Center. We believe in supporting Another growing interest in the field the wonderful staff and choice in pro-

grams, including the many aqua exercise classes. The water classes offer us many benefits and also provide a great opportunity for socialization that helps to build a strong Shell Point community.”

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Please join the residents who have given to the Aquatic Center and consider making a donation toward this wellness enhancement. Call Tim Stephenson, executive director of the Legacy Foundation, at 489-8485 to discuss your interest in supporting this project.

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The Rewards of Giving:

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Tune in to WGCU, Southwest Florida’s Public Television station, and you’ll likely see an advertisement for one of several of Florida’s premiere retirement communities. There are so many options, how can you be sure you are going to choose the right place? After all, for most, the choice of one of these retirement complexes is likely going to end up being their final address.

Each ad highlights facilities and amenities you would expect from a five-star retirement setting: fine dining, swimming pools, boating, golf, and of particular concern to seniors, provisions for continuing medical care and physical rehabilitation. The ads also speak of community. Beyond the bricks and mortar lies the human dimension — the soul and spirit of a place. This concern for mutual caring, this ultimate quality-of-life issue, is what sets Shell Point apart from the rest.

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At the Larson Pavilion, on the other hand, needs encompass more than convenience and camaraderie. It is where we residents confront our greatest dependencies, whether our Pavilion stay is for short-term rehabilitation or we face a longer stay. The Pavilion is where volunteering reaches its zenith — its maximum potential for giving and receiving.

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To convey some of the many opportunities for service at this 219bed nursing and rehabilitation complex, Auxiliary Board Chaplain Anne Kimball (Palm Acres) authored a 25minute skit, A Day in the Pavilion, that was presented by nine board members and three Pavilion staff members at the board’s 22nd Annual Meeting on January 19. “The Pavilion Players” acted out some 30 roles portraying how Auxiliary volunteers interface with Pavilion staff and residents daily. They circulate beverage and book carts, decorate with flowers, water plants, sort and deliver mail, read mail to residents The Pavilion Auxiliary Board of Directors — The caring people who support the work of the when necessary, welcome and orient 19 auxiliary committees, pictured with their staff advisors Sherry Brown, director of long term new residents, supply musical enter- care, and Teri Kollath, The Academy and Auxiliary manager. FRONT ROW L-R: Barbara Maruchi, tainment at meals, register and orient Renee Maxwell, Linda Williams, Anne Kimball, Betty Jean Young, Jetta Currise, and Jerry Nanfelt. visitors, aid residents in menu selec- BACK ROW L-R: Sherry Brown, David Singer, Dave Dimmick, Carl Meier, Sandy Williamson, Dolores Serra, and Teri Kollath. tion, celebrate residents’ birthdays with cards and roses, and assist residents not able From this beginning, volunteer involve- needs and provide recognition, certification, to feed themselves. And for residents with ment with Pavilion residents and aid to and training scholarships for medical staff. In limited social connections, volunteers supply Pavilion staff was comprehensive. A manual 2012, the Pavilion Auxiliary contributed a human touch through reading, playing outlining the details and procedures for serv- more than $10,000 in scholarship assistance games, offering conversation, and taking res- ing on one of the 18 volunteer committees to five nursing students and two staff memidents for walks. All these efforts supplement in the Pavilion carried the motto, “We Care bers involved in certification programs. and magnify the contribution of Pavilion Another $2,000 went toward the staff. These selfless services unite and digpurchase and maintenance of nify each of us. wheelchairs. The Bakeless Bake In 1971, when the Pavilion first Sale also funded the purchase of a opened with 180 beds, Shell Point was mechanical lift, an ergonomic little more than a sand spit jutting out scooter, sound systems, flat-screen into the river. Only three years earlier TVs, Christmas gifts for residents, Shell Point’s first residents, retired misand more. sionaries Ralph and Emilie Torgeson, Shell Point President Peter moved into the just-completed Tellidora Dys, in his remarks at the annual building. By 1989 the community had meeting, summarized, “What has matured and served as home to some 800 emerged over the years is what I residents. The Pavilion was refurbished believe to be the largest and most and expanded and two years later its volwell-organized Auxiliary that I unteer Auxiliary organized. know of in the lifecare industry.”

Awards recognizing Shell Point’s disAll told, Pavilion volunteers Clockwise from left: Jerry Nanfelt, Auxiliary president tinctiveness followed shortly thereafter, no have contributed more than for 2011-2014. Past Auxiliary presidents include Mary Fountain 2010 - 2011, Bill Staples 2009 - 2010, doubt reflecting, in part, the caring and 18,700 hours of onsite service durNita DeWeese 2008 - 2009, Bill Maruchi 2007 - 2008, cohesiveness epitomized by Pavilion voling each of the past two years.

Bobbi Brown 2005 - 2007, and Pat Straup 2003 - 2005. unteers and their central role to making Should you ever need PavilionNot pictured: Martha Ryckman 1999 - 2003, Evelyn Shell Point a caring concern. In 1993 New level care, know that there’s a volDavis 1991 - 1995, and Victoria SirLouis 1995 - 1999.

Choices magazine listed Shell Point among unteer army of your friends and the nation’s top 20 continuing care retireneighbors eager to make your ment communities. In successive years, other for Our Own.” The current manual describes Pavilion stay a friendlier, homier, and more awards of recognition followed. In 1995 the workings of 19 committees, each one dignified experience. Current Auxiliary Contemporary Longterm Care magazine named briefly illustrated during Anne’s sensitive Pavilion President Jerry Nanfelt (Eagles Shell Point “Best Retirement Community.” In skit.

Preserve) encourages anyone who 1996 Shell Point was named one of the world’s Beyond providing daily aid, the Pavilion wishes to join this band of bluemost beautiful retirement communities. And Board conducts an annual Bakeless Bake jacketed superstars to contact Teri in 1997 Where to Retire magazine named Shell Sale. This past year, the fundraiser brought Kollath, auxiliary manager, at 454Point “Top Continuing Care Retirement in more than $29,000 from the broader Shell 2254 to discuss how to schedule a Community” in the Southwest.

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ROWING UP IN MADISON, WISCONSIN, DURING THE depression years, Jim Graham (Sundial) and his two older siblings were used to spending time with his mother’s family. “I remember lots of aunts and uncles; there were fifteen children in my mother’s family. We had many big family meals and great times together. We may not have had much, but we had each other.”

Jim’s father was an engineer, and his mother worked in a grocery store. While money was tight, they made it a priority to send their children to a Catholic school.

“Our school was a block from the state capitol. When it was raining badly, it would cost me a nickel to ride the bus. I couldn’t use that nickel for an ice cream cone, candy bar, or some of that penny candy that looked so good in the glass case. I had to save it for the next rainy day. But it was still a good time Jim Graham knew from an early age that he wanted growing up.” to enter the priesthood. He pursued his dream By the time he reached second grade, wholeheartedly and lived as a trappist monk for 22 Jim knew his life’s calling. “I decided that years before considering a different path.

I wanted to be a priest,” he recalled.

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“I threw myself into my studies, getting all A’s, even in English classes. I had known for a long time that I wanted to give myself entirely to God, and at that point, I made my dream known and began to see how I might realize it!”

Resisting Recruitment His academic record caught the attention of the U.S. Army. They offered to pay for his college as a soldier if he joined the Army and attended eight weeks of basic training. “But I didn’t think they would pay for seminary, so I didn’t accept their offer.”

During their last call, they threatened to draft him and send him into the infantry. But he entered St. Francis Seminary in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, in 1948, and thus became exempt from being drafted with 4D status.

Following his dream to give himself wholly to God, Jim pursued the monastic

life of a trappist monk. Viewed as one of the planks with straw. Except when speech was toughest callings in the Roman Catholic necessary, language was signed and not sporeligious order because they are cloistered, ken. That is, unless the abbot was gone.” trappist monks closely follow St. Benedict’s With that, Jim signed, “When the cat’s Rule, taking vows of stability, fidelity to away, the mice will play!” monastic life, and obedience. Jim wrote to the New Melleray Abbey monastery in Dubuque, Iowa, stating his interest in becoming a priest and devoting his entire life to God. The one page response he received was somewhat discouraging. He could enter immediately as a lay brother, but would need four years of Latin to enter as a priest. Fortunately, in 1948, an influx of veterans returning from the war made an impact on the seminary. In just one year, he completed a four-year Latin course at St. Francis Seminary. In 1949, Jim officially joined the trappist monastery in Dubuque, Iowa. As all others, Jim entered the monastery as a postulant with no firm commitment.

When Jim arrived at New Melleray While studying in Rome, Jim Abbey, the monastery’s 4000-acre farm attended several masses and had 1000 black angus cattle raised and audiences at the Basilica of St. Peter in Vatican city. sold for meat, 200 dairy cows that provided milk for consumption and purchase, and crops of corn and soybeans to sustain the animals and the abbey itself.

“According to St. Benedict’s Rule, you are truly a monk when you live by the labor of your hands.

Ora et labora, or “pray and work,” was foundational to everyday life at Two months later after entering the the monastery.” abbey, Jim donned the white habit, a long Devoting his life to the way of the trap- robe with scapular and cowl, of a choir pist calling, Jim had a full schedule and novice. His novitiate lasted two years, with never left the monastery. “It was a contem- the first spent learning monastic history and plative and active life during the day, and at working, and the second focusing on his night I slept in a common dormitory on studies. “All philosophy, theology, and

singing of the Divine Office were conducted in Latin, so my study during seminary was put to good use.”

Committed to Serve After Jim’s second year as a novice, simple vows were taken, followed by three years of probation before taking the solemn vows. These were permanent vows of poverty, chastity, obedience, stability (live and die in the monastery), and conversion of matters (live a life of perfection). After a total four years of theology, Jim was ordained as a priest. His fifth year brought more studies.

Prayer was a foundational way of life in the monastery. After rising at 2:00 a.m. and meditating for half an hour, Jim’s day revolved around fixed-hour prayers known as the Divine Office or Opus Dei (Work of God), Vigils (at 2 a.m.), Lauds (after Vigils), Prime (first hour of daylight), Terce (mid-morning), Sext (noon), None (mid-afternoon), Vespers (evening), and Compline (last prayer of the day). Interspersed with the Divine Offices was Lectio Divina, a practice of scriptural reading, meditation, study, and prayer intended to promote communion with God and to increase the knowledge of His Word.

There was also time for food and manual work; however, the food was austere and the work robust. “Meals were vegetarian, with no meat, fish, or eggs.”

Although given a slice of bread in the morning and a slice and a half at night with

“I had known for a long time that I wanted to give myself entirely to God, and at that point, I made my dream known and began to see how I might realize it!”

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Far left: New Melleray Abbey, where Jim lived as a trappist monk for 22 years, is located near Duboque, Iowa.

Left: Two days after he was ordained as a priest, Jim gave his first mass at the abbey. The chalice and paten were gifts from his brother.

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some applesauce, the noon meal consisted of two slices of bread and butter; tea, coffee, or milk; and a hearty soup with potatoes and vegetables. Jim recalled, “From September 14 until Easter, we were served only one meal each day.

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Work centered on maintaining a self-sustaining abbey. During the summer and growing seasons, much work was done outside caring for animals, growing crops, and related activities. Jim recollected, “Sometimes construction to enlarge the monastery was necessary. I became an electrician because I was assigned to a returning veteran who was an electrician. The monastery had an influx of many men returning from World War II who were accomplished in a variety of ways, but who now sought the life and peace that the monastery offered them. I learned how to do electrical work as an apprentice on the job.”

Jim was quickly assigned to a role of teaching in the monastery. It was an aca-

Clockwise from top left: Every Thursday, Jim used his time off of school to take advantage of the many sightseeing opportunities throughout Rome. Here, he posed for a photo at the Colosseum.

While walking through the city of Assisi, Jim couldn’t resist the urge to pose with a friendly donkey.

Jim’s family was allowed to visit him at the abbey once a year. During one visit, Jim and his brother walked along the road that led through the farm buildings of the abbey.

Jim was assigned to a teaching role in the monastery. Here, he teaches a lesson in Hebrew.

Jim actively served as a priest for 15 years.

demic role that came easily the priesthood. I to him. However, the signed up to particiabbey was encouraged to pate in the study, develop more highlyand this then degreed faculty. So after became my dissertafive years of theology, Jim tion. In addition, I was sent to study in Rome.

While living in the abbey, Jim read in was also assigned by the scriptorium several times a day.

He acquired his doctorate Cardinal Cody as a in two years and headed resident priest to a back to the monastery to teach theology and parish for just Sunday work which compenScripture with additional classes in Hebrew, sated me for both room and board. Later I Latin, French, and Greek. got an Arthur Schmidt scholarship covering Although back in the familiar life of his all my needs. After completing my coursemonastery, Jim’s own life was no longer a work and while writing my dissertation, and familiar one. “My time abroad had brought with some years of serious personal counselme a new understanding that began to put ing, I left the priesthood in 1971. It felt like me at odds with my former community.” a divorce.”

Change had come to Rome. Pope Pius For the next two years, Jim served with XII had died, and Pope John XXIII ruled the Goodwill Industries as the director of a rehaVatican City from 1958 until his death five bilitation program doing extensive counselyears later. Beloved for his warmth and kind- ing and job preparation for functionally ness, Pope John would soon convene the retarded citizens in the Chicago area.

Second Vatican Council, addressing relations Through his membership in the American between the Roman Catholic Church and Psychological Association, he responded to the modern world. He was often quoted as an ad from the American Dental Association saying that it was time to open the windows for the directorship of a testing program. As of the church and let in some fresh air. Latin its director, Jim developed a paper and pencil was replaced by common language, commu- test of manual dexterity, replacing the former nity with Protestants was encouraged, and chalk carving test of the Dental Admission scholasticism was exchanged for a more Testing program (DAT), which tested 25,000 evangelical, scriptural approach.” students a year. Jim was also the director of The changes in Jim led many in the institutional research for the accreditation of monastery to view him as a protestant. For all dental programs in the United States. his own health, and the health of the Jim’s work encompassed dealing with dental monastery, Jim made a tough decision to schools, hygienists, lab techs, and residency leave the monastic life after 22 years. programs in oral surgery, orthodontics, periodontics, etc. It was a wonderful position for someone who loved statistics and was good at it. Jim retired in 1991 after nineteen years in that position.

Feeling like a modern day Rip Van Sometime between the defense of his Winkle, Jim now awoke to a different world. Ph.D. dissertation in psychology and the forHe was quickly immersed in a culture mal conferring of his degree, Jim was working focused on Vietnam and Woodstock. His on an involved book report for his advisor, first year in this new world was spent at the who was the editor of Psychometrica. Taking University of Iowa, where he was able to a break from the mathematics coming out of attend at $50 a semester, followed by two his ears, Jim agreed to join another resigned and a half years at Loyola University of priest for a guitar mass one Sunday. After the Chicago, where he would garner a Ph.D. in mass, Jim’s friend persuaded him to go down educational psychology, majoring in psycho- to the church basement for coffee, rolls, and metrics testing and research. “Coming from an introduction to a woman named Linda. a monastic life of poverty, I didn’t really have Jim and Linda met for a date and dinner any money. How was I to support myself? every night that week. The next Sunday was Providentially, I was afforded a residence in Christmas, and Jim was invited home to meet Mercy Hospital where I taught about the her parents. On the way home while waiting Second Vatican Council as a priest to stu- for the lowering of the bridge at the “S” curve dent nurses. I also held mass for them. on Chicago’s Outer Drive, they noticed the Loyola’s psychology department had been passing of a boat underneath that reminded given a grant from the Catholic bishops to Linda of a passage from Michener’s The research why so many priests were leaving Source. Invited into her apartment to read

that book excerpt, symbolic of two lives being brought together in the boat’s travel down the river, Jim brought their lives together by proposing marriage. Now, the couple is celebrating almost 41 years together.

TheOpenRoad After Jim’s retirement, he and Linda purchased a 32-foot, fifth-wheel RV, and decided to winter in Florida RV parks and summer in the upper Midwest. Five years later, they settled down with the purchase of a mobile home in Ocala and then a home in Estero. With Linda’s parents in their mid 80s, Jim and Linda encouraged them to consider Shell Point. “We attended several sales presentations for her parents and suggested they move. They responded that they’d never move out of Chicago, so we moved to Shell Point instead!”

In 2010, Jim and Linda moved into Sundial. Looking out their window to the marina and water where they watch osprey, manatees, and dolphins, Jim remarked, “We certainly enjoy our place on the river!”

Linda enjoys knitting, beading, making greeting cards for the gift shop, and playing mahjong. Jim spends his time attending Legacy conferences and medical presentations, and relaxing at home while reading theology.

“Life after the monastery has been great, especially since I was able to further my education and develop a career. We are living happily ever after!”

New Surroundings

Jim has an extensive library of theology and Scripture. Both Jim and his wife, Linda, enjoy reading.

Nature’s Notebook

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Tiny Dancers

A new performer has come to Shell Point. Although flamboyant, she is easily overlooked. She is minuscule, yet voracious. In a dance like a dervish, she whirls and pirouettes. Always the diva, she will not be ignored.

Unfortunately this entertainer is a “bad actor” that goes by the stage name of The Rugose Spiraling Whitefly. This exotic insect has invaded Shell Point and all of South Florida, leaving destruction in her wake.

This interloper gained her name due to a peculiar habit of laying eggs in a distinct spiraling pattern. According to The Florida Department of Agriculture, the little ballerina native to Central America has made a series of jetés across the Caribbean for a grand entrée to Florida.

With over sixty plant species as host for The Rugose Spiraling Whitefly, she cuts a wide rug. Most frequently observed at Shell Point on Coconut Palms, Gumbo Limbo trees, and Black Olive trees, the pesky danseuse covers the underside of the leaves with white colored eggs.

Eggs hatch into a multiple series of nymphal forms before becoming an adult.

Using a proboscis, the nymph pierces the leaf

The Rugose Spiraling Whitefly is causing trouble on trees such as Coconut Palms, Gumbo Limbos, and Black Olives.

Left: injecting trees with insecticide.

tissue of the host and extracts water and nutrients from the plant. The result of this feeding is the copious production of a sticky “honeydew” substance. In the final act of this tragic ballet, the honeydew is fed upon by sooty mold,

resulting in a dripping black sticky mess on all surfaces below the host plant.

Shell Point is using the most up-to-date horticultural practice of injecting the trees and palms with insecticide to limit the spread of this pest, but control is limited due to the overwhelming numbers of insects. We believe it is time for this dancer to take a fall.

GLOBAL OUTREACH

BANGKOK TO PARIS: USING ENGLISH TO CONNECT B

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Can the English language become a way to connect with people in other countries, rather than viewed a barrier to communication? For Carrol and Fred Henry, of Coquina, who worked in Vietnam, Thailand, and France, the answer is, “Yes!” During their six years in Thailand, the Henrys saw people drawn together in the English-speaking Evangelical Church of Bangkok. Some saw an opportunity to worship in their native language. Others wanted to improve their language skills.

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Still others were drawn around the globe, as well as to a place in which barrilocal Parisians. The Henrys are ers of class, profession, passionate about their continnationality, and faith ued association with the background became secchurch, and its unique downondary to the one thing town center, called GENESIS. Carrol and Fred Henry they had in common – Join us as the Henrys share the English language. their story on Wednesday, March More recently, an international congre- 20, at 10:15, in the Hospitality Room of the gation in Paris, France, became home to Church. The event is sponsored by Women’s Carrol and Fred. Here, as well, the English Ministries and will include refreshments language is a draw to internationals from beginning at 10:00 a.m.

Worship with Music

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Season of Praise lights up the Stage in March with Two University Singing Ensembles and an Inspirational Easter Concert

IndIAnA WESlEyAn UnIVERSITy ChoRAlE Directed By Dr. Todd Guy

Sunday, March 3, at 6:15 p.m.

The Indiana Wesleyan University Chorale, under the direction of Dr. Todd Guy, strives to present the finest level of performance and ministry in choral music. Membership in the university chorale is decided by competitive audition and represents a wide spectrum of majors. Chorale concerts consist of a diverse repertoire of music, including sacred classics, hymns, spirituals, and contemporary compositions. The Chorale has traveled across America serving as musical ambassadors for Indiana Wesleyan University.

PURdUE VARSITy GlEE ClUB Monday, March 11, at 7:15 p.m.

With integrity, passion, unparalleled showmanship, and attention to every detail, the men of the Purdue Varsity Glee Club have proudly served as ambassadors of the university with honor and dignity for more than 115 years.

Founded in 1893, this select ensemble has entertained on behalf of Purdue University for campus, community, state, national and international events, averaging between 50 and 60 appearances each year. Embodying the spirit of service above self, the men in this group represent different backgrounds and hometowns across the country, consistently maintaining a high level of academic excellence with majors ranging from engineering to education to management to biological sciences.

The Joy of Music – A 30th Anniversary Celebration

oRGAnIST dIAnE BISh Easter Sunday, March 31, at 6:15 p.m.

Diane Bish is the most visible and influential classical organist performing today. Diane Bish has displayed her dazzling virtuosity and unique showmanship the world over to international acclaim. Her performances have been hailed by critics as stunning, virtuoso, fiery, and astonishing. Don’t miss the opportunity to celebrate Easter in a very special way with the inspirational sounds.

All Season of Praise concerts are held in the Church Auditorium.

Tickets are $10 each and can be purchased at the church office.

For more information, call 454-2147 or visit www.shellpoint.org/sop

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The Sounds of Spring

Move to the Music in March in Celebration of the Performing Arts

FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS

Naples Philharmonic Orchestra Saturday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m.

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Experience a classic celebration of fine music with the Naples Philharmonic Orchestra in their 30th anniversary concert season. The program will feature Prokofiev’s Classical Symphony, Tomasi’s Trombone Concerto played by Michael Zion, and Beethoven’s Symphony No. 2.

Recognized as one of the top regional orchestras in the United States, this elite ensemble employs 49 full-time resident musicians and is critically acclaimed as south Florida’s premier professional orchestra. The Naples Philharmonic Orchestra will be conducted by Courtney Lewis, who is known as both an inspired conductor and inspired programmer.

Single tickets: $35

10th Anniversary ConcertSeries 2012-2013

C O N C ER TS & C O N VERS ATIONS

Douglas Renfroe, Bass Baritone with LaVon Mattson, Pianist Thursday, March 28, at 7:00 p.m. Single Tickets: $25 Douglas Renfroe is a nationally acclaimed bass baritone who made his Lincoln Center debut in Schumann’s Paradise and Peri and his Carnegie Hall debut in Orff’s Carmina Burana. He has specialized in oratorio works and has performed throughout the United States and Europe. His concerts have included Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony, Braham’s Requiem, Medelssohn’s Elijah, and Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass. Douglas Renfroe has appeared with the Washington Opera and Boston Opera, and has been a concert recitalist under Columbia Artist management. Pianist LaVon Mattson is an accomplished solo performer and teacher of piano and organ. A native of North Dakota, LaVon Mattson was a voice and piano major at Bethel College in Minnesota with advanced studies at Viterbo University in Wisconsin.

FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS

Carpe Diem String Quartet

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Thursday, April 4, at 7:30 p.m. • Single Tickets: $35 Don’t miss the electrifying final concert of the season! The exciting ensemble has captured the imagination of audiences, as well as the respect of critics, and is one of the most versatile quartets of their generation. Defying easy classification, Carpe Diem continues to break boundaries and push the limits of the classical string quartet. Their musical passion has led them down the paths of gypsy, tango, folk, pop, rock, and jazz-inspired music, yet the quartet is equally at home with the traditional string quartet repertoire.

Shell Point residents can purchase tickets for the Performing Arts Concerts Series at either service desk. e general public can visit www.shellpoint.org for more information.