Shell Point Life June 2015

June 2015 Vol. 10 Issue 6

PHOTO VISION CAMERA CAPTURES, STORY UNFOLDS, TALENT SHINES

BASEBALL MEMORIES PITCHING AMERICA’S FAVORITE PASTIME

Hitting a Homerun in the Game of Life

By Mary Kay Grimaldi

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Can you imagine standing

sports; learn how the Cathedral

at home plate waiting for a

Live Oak is scoring a victory in The

hardball that will come whizzing

Estuary for the Landscaping team

toward you with more velocity

(see page 32). The AARP Smart

than a semi-trailer in the fast lane

Driver Course is just one star in

on I-75? It seems virtually impossible to

this month’s line-up from The Academy

make contact swinging a wooden bat with

of Lifelong Learning designed to hone our

what feels like the heft of a popsicle stick.

skills (see pages 18-19).

They say a picture is worth a thousand

Don’t blink!

Imagine the physical energy, precision,

words, so this issue of Shell Point Life has at

and training needed to repeatedly deliver

least a million to share with residents who

such 100 mph fast pitches in major league

applaud the winners of the Photo Show

baseball. That is the talent and dedication

and Contest (see pages 10-17). Performing

you’ll read about in resident Gary Kolod’s

their gifts on stage, residents and employees

story about pitching for the 1953 Reading

entertained us at the “Summer Memories”

Indians on pages 3-7.

Variety Show (see pages 30-31).

Coming up on 99 years young, Springs

As we celebrate Father’s Day on June

resident Irv Converse is celebrating his

21 (be sure to try the brunch at The Crystal

birthday on June 18. He recalled the ten-

Room, see page 27), I recall with fondness

nis championships of his “youth,” playing in

my own dad teaching me how to serve a

the Super Senior league for 90+ men (see

tennis ball, mark a baseball scorecard, drive

page 9). Competition also was tough at this

a car with clutch, sing a song, dance a polka,

year’s resident/staff tennis tournament at

plant a tree, focus a camera, and edit a story.

The Woodlands (sees pages 8-9).

Nature has its good sports and bad

On

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Editor Mary Kay Grimaldi Director of Marketing & Comm. Rich Cerrina Senior Graphic Designer Wendy Iverson Graphic Designer Kathy Grove Contributors Heather Battey, Teri Kollath, Bev Chandley, Ginny Miller-Plaza, Melody Desilets, Inga Bredahl, Katelyn Van Scoy, Robyn Church, McKenzie Millis, Claude Emler, Jeff Cory, Janine Hammond, Linda Rakos, Jan Emrich, Dawn Boren, Dotty Morrison, Sarah Nadal, Steve Morton, Peter Burt, Brad Blackburn, Rose Donnelly, Randy Woods, Anna Smith, Yvonne Schneff, Cathy Miskell, Bruce Findley, Ann Erickson, Peggy Zimmerman, and Marilyn Fowler Do you have story ideas or photos to share?

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Gary Kolod (Eagles Preserve) pitched for the Reading Indians, Class A affiliate of the Cleveland major league team, during some of the organization’s winningest seasons in the mid-1950s.

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Called from the dugout and bullpen to the mound of the big league diamond, Gary Kolod pitched his 97 mph fastball to some of the greatest hitters of the 1950s. Strike after strike, he earned a place for the Reading Indians in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Current-day photos of Gary Kolod taken on location at City of Palms Park in Fort Myers, home to Florida SouthWestern State College’s baseball and softball programs.

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n introduction to Gary Kolod (Eagles Preserve) starts with a sincere bear-paw handshake. You might picture a baseball cupped in his palm, looking about the size of a ping pong ball clutched by most of us with diminutive hands.

Now picture his 6’2” frame atop a pitching mound, leaning forward to spot the catcher’s signal and stare down the batter, his gloved hand hidden behind his back…a nod of his capped head to acknowledge the call – a fastball on the outside!

The year was 1953, and Gary was wearing a Cleveland Indians uniform. He played with the organization’s Class A affiliate, the Reading Indians in the Eastern League in Pennsylvania.

The minors was a step up from Gary was pitching in the pros from the age of 17. the Albany Twilight League in New York, when he played semi-pro baseball relief pitcher or a desigat the age of only 16 and 17. With Gary’s nated hitter. If you couldn’t pitch a full nine 7-0 undefeated season, he helped the team innings, they didn’t want you.” win the Albany Twilight Pennant. He was To elaborate this point, on July 1, 1955, awarded the Most Valuable Player trophy, Queen’s Day in Quebec City, Gary played a which was presented by Ralph Branca, 15-inning game, throwing more than 300 pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers. (Branca pitches for the Sherbrooke Indians against recorded a career high of 21 wins and was the Quebec team, an affiliate of the Boston selected to play on the 1947 All-Star Team.) Braves. Gary’s team scored one run in the “In high school, I had a good fastball and top of the 15th, then in the bottom of the could strike out the batters,” Gary said. “The inning, Gary struck out their first two batters year we were in contention for New York and walked the third.

State Champs, we played a team from the Next up was Sibby Sisti, who had played City. My coach started a senior with experi- for the Boston Braves in the big league the ence, but he didn’t even make it out of the year before. “He hit a really good pitch,” said first inning.

Gary, “and it just kept going. It hit the lights, “The New York City team got three quick which were in play, then dropped into fair runs and had the bases loaded with nobody territory. The base runner thought it was out. The coach then pulled our pitcher from a homer, so he stopped at second to shake the game and put me in. I struck out the side Sibby’s hand. Our left fielder threw to third and finished the game, giving up two hits and base, and the runner was tagged for the third striking out 14. We still lost the game 3-2.” out. Game over.” Gary’s team won 1-zip.

Back then, teams were labeled Class D (the lowest), to C, B, A, AA, and AAA, The Business then the majors. Gary would play against of Recruiting other big league teams and their affiliates, The world of baseball and recruiting tal- and recalls playing in the Big State League ent for the big leagues was different then. in Lubbock, Texas, when some games were “There were only 16 Major League teams, called due to sand storms. His first spring compared with 32 today. Imagine all the tal- training in 1954 was at Cleveland’s facility in ent that didn’t find a place on the bench,” continued next page said Gary. “There was no such thing as a Shell Point Life | June 2015

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Daytona Beach, where more than 300 players were trying out for a position on either the Major League team or one of the teams in the minor league.

“Back in the ‘50s, the starting salary in the big leagues was only $6,500 a year.

Nowadays, players start at about 20 times that amount,” Gary said, claiming that some of these players today would have had to buy a ticket just to get into the ballpark.

Pitching to the Masters Kerby Farrell, longtime manager in both the farm system and the big leagues for the Cleveland Indians, gave Gary the chance he was looking for as a professional. It happened during a game when pitcher Herb Score lost his edge. After striking out 13 batters in a row on less than 50 pitches, with only one out in the fifth inning, Score proceeded to walk the next five players in a row.

“Kerby told me, ‘OK Gary, go in and try to put out the fire,’” Gary said. “With the bases loaded and one out, leading 7-2, I went into the game. After looking at Score’s 114 mph fastball, my 97 mph pitch looked like a changeup. This threw the batters’ timing off, so I had no trouble finishing the game for my first win in the pros.”

Gary played with some of the best, including Roger Maris (right fielder for Cleveland in 1957), and fellow Indians ace Score, who Gary believes would have been the greatest left-handed pitcher ever if he hadn’t been hit in the left eye in 1957 by a line drive off the bat of Yankee Gil McDougald. (Herb ended up as a broadcast announcer for the Indians on radio and TV.) When Gary was just 17 and a senior in high school, he was recruited by New York continued next page 6

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Above: When Gary Kolod (right) was just 17 and a senior in high school, he was recruited by New York Yankees pitching coach Jim Turner (left) to throw batting practice for the Major League team during the 1953 season at Yankee Stadium.

Gary Kolod (center) keeps his pitching arm warm in the dugout, joined by fellow Reading Indians players. His wind-up and fielding from the mound helped control the runners on base.

Yankees pitching coach Jim Turner to throw batting practice for the Major League team during the 1953 season at Yankee Stadium. Gary also was recruited by the Boston Red Sox that same year to pitch batting practice at Fenway Park.

As legendary Red Sox left fielder Ted Williams came up to bat, he approached Gary at the mound and instructed him to throw pitches to him at about 75 mph down the center. “He hit those balls like jets taking off and didn’t miss anything,” Gary said.

“Then when he was sure I wasn’t going to hit him with the ball, Ted said to let it all hang out and give him the best I had.

He proceeded to hit my 97 mph fastballs right over the fence. After about 15 minutes, it was over, and I was totally upset that I couldn’t get many by Ted. He then came over to me and tried to make me feel better by saying, ‘this is just batting practice; it’s much different during the game.’’’

Williams was known to have an obsession with hitting; he studied the art of hitting compulsively. Gary was in good company.

fulltime residents at Herons Glen Golf and Country Club in North Fort Myers for the next 10 years, until moving to Shell Point in May 2014.

Road to the Hall of Fame In 2003, Gary was notified that the 1953 Reading Indians would be inducted into the Minor League Hall of Fame. The whole family was invited to attend the ceremony honoring the team. The event featured Joe Altobelli, who played first base for the Cleveland Indians Major League team in 1955-57 and was manager of the Baltimore Orioles team that won the World Series in 1983.

“Of 36 members of the team, only nine made it to the event,” said Gary, who enjoyed media day with interviews by CNN, and signing autographs. During the ceremony, the players and their wives proceeded to home plate on a red carpet; the women received a huge bouquet of flowers and the players got a commemorative plaque listing the entire roster for the team that won 102 games in 1953.

“That team set records that still were not broken after 50 years – so many good hitters,” Gary said. Being the youngest member of that team, Gary admires the veterans who played long careers in the big leagues, such as Rudy Regalado, an infielder who played when the Indians won the 1954 American League Pennant.

“Looking back, it’s hard to believe all that I did while I was playing, and I don’t think I’d change too much if I had to do it again,” Gary said, thankful for Janet’s support and tolerance of the travel and uncertainties of a life in sports.

Racking up a string of “K”s every ballgame was no small feat, and Gary questions whether a person develops this skill or is born with it. “I know a lot about pitching,” he said. “But doing it is a whole different ballgame.”

“ There was no such thing as a relief pitcher or a designated

hitter. If you couldn’t pitch a full

nine innings, they didn’t want you.”

The Pitcher’s Life Janet, Gary’s wife of 60 years, recalls the February and March when she joined him in Dunedin, near Clearwater, Florida, for spring training. “That was the first time I left the state of New York,” said this Schenectady native. She and Gary were high school sweethearts, and as a cheerleader, she cheered him on during the basketball season, where his height made him good at “hoops” as well.

During the summer season of 1957, Gary was playing for the Syracuse Chiefs when he was drafted into the U.S. Army. He spent two years at Fort Meade, Maryland, in the 2nd Armored Cavalry Division where he drove tanks and played for the post baseball and basketball teams.

Janet joined him at Fort Meade, working as a secretary in the Post Engineers office.

“At that point, it was the longest time we had ever lived in one place,” she said.

When his service was up, Gary returned to his love of baseball, in top shape being hardened by the Army training. “But the manager didn’t think I was in good enough condition to play at that time. I disagreed, and just packed my bags and left,” Gary said.

That was it for a life on the road in baseball for Gary. He joined the Iron Workers Union, and worked as an ironworker with his degree in civil engineering for a steel contractor on projects including the ski jumps built in Lake Placid, New York, for the 1980 Olympic Games, where winter temperatures would drop to 30-40 degrees below zero.

In 1971 Gary and Janet purchased a campground at Pine Lake in the Town of Caroga Lake, New York. As a resident of this northern location for more than 25 years, Gary qualified as an official “woodchuck.”

Selling the property in 2003, they became

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The Second Annual Shell Point Resident/Staff Tennis Challenge was a big win. Having court advantage at The Woodlands, the resident players brought their ‘A’ game on Saturday, March 14, and competition was strong. Players and spectators mingled and strategized with each successive match, and an enthusiastic audience consistently shouted “what a great shot!”

Resident tennis leaders Starr Ramsey (Lakewood) and Jim Mayer (Junonia) stated the day was full of high spirits and camaraderie. Shell Point staff were impressed with the top-level tennis talent of the residents, who won four of the six matches. All in all, it was a wonderful day of fun and laughter.

The resident winners in men’s finals were Dick Brown (Parkwood) and Fred Gobel (Rosemont), who played against employees Al Slickers (Hospitality) and Rich Cerrina (Marketing). The mixed

Men’s finals pairings (L to R): Dick Brown (Parkwood), Fred Gobel (Rosemont), Al Slickers (Hospitality), and Rich Cerrina (Marketing).

Mixed finals pairings (L to R): Mary Moore (Legacy Foundation), Claude Emler (Marketing), Miriam Armstrong (Oakmont), and Jim Mayer (Junonia).

Women’s finals pairings (L to R): Rose Donnelly (Resident Life), Gabriela Kelly (Resort Services), Mary Ann Gira (Harbor Court), and Janet Kolod (Eagles Preserve).

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final winners were residents Jim Mayer and Miriam Armstrong (Oakmont), who beat staffers Mary Moore (Legacy Foundation) and Claude Emler (Marketing). The women’s final win went to the staff players Rose continued

Tennis Sweet at Any Age “It was a friendly competition, along with a great opportunity to socialize with one another and to share a few laughs,” said Palm Grill Manager Tom Irwin.

Donnelly (Resident Life) and Gabriela Kelly (Resort Services), who paired up against residents Mary Ann Gira (Harbor Court) and Janet Kolod (Eagles Preserve).

The consolation matches were won by residents Joan Morgan (Harbor Court) and Helen Higgins (Oakmont) in the women’s division, and Rich Samuelsen (Sand Dollar) and Jim Hynden (Parkwood) in the men’s pairs.

The mixed consolation final was won by staff Gabriela Kelly and Tom Irwin (Palm Grill).

(L to R) Helen Higgins (Oakmont) and Joan Morgan (Harbor Court)

Irving Converse, a resident at years, until he retired as controller The Springs, is celebrating his for Aurora Bleachery, a textile finish99th birthday on June 18, and shared ing company. That’s when his tennis his accomplishments as a tennis trips to Wimbledon Championships champion when he was a “youngster,” in London and competing throughplaying Super Senior Tennis after he out the world started in earnest. He took home the “gold ball” in numerretired at age 75.

In 2006, Irv claimed top honors in ous tournaments, beating all in his age the United States Tennis Association’s category, whether on hard court, clay, Men’s Hard Court 90 Singles and 90 grass, or indoor.

A tennis great from Doubles, along with the 1940s, Gardnar partner and fellow interMulloy, who played the nationally number-one senior circuit into his ranked player Dan Miller 90s, created the Mulloy from Mentor, Ohio.

Cup for international “I started playing competition between when I was a kid in the men tennis players 80 neighborhood,” said this years and older. He annuAkron native. “It was ally selected the best four a fun game with lots of players for his cup team, exercise. I was known for and Irv earned a spot in being able to run to the Irv Converse displays 1997, when he was in his ball, but there aren’t too the Mulloy Cup his team many 90-year-old tennis won in 1997 in Australia. eighties. They traveled for tournaments from players to beat.”

Although he played on his high Austria to Australia.

Friends and family established a school team, there was no time for tennis during his accounting studies tennis tournament in his honor in his at Ohio State. After spending five long-time home of Aurora, Illinois – years as a captain in the U.S. Army the Irv Converse Senior Men’s Open, stationed as a battery commander in according to Mary Herlihy (Springs), Germany during WWII, he eventu- Irv’s wife of 24 years who was also a ally went to work for one of the Big tennis champ. “Irv is the most humble Four accounting giants, then known man, so he would never let me brag about his winning at tennis,” she said. as Peat, Marwick, Mitchell.

Well, the cat is out of the bag…

Tennis was only a recreational endeavor through these working Happy Birthday, Irv! Shell Point Life | June 2015

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Carl Bowser “Must Have Been Something I Ate” 3rd place, Birds Anywhere

e John Rohd ontinental t the Interc a y a w ll a H “ Jose” Hotel, San rchitecture A , e 1st plac

Alvin Williams “It Doesn’t Get Better Than This!”

1st place, People

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Patty Waters “British Colum bia View” 2nd place, Scen ery Elsewhere

View the World Through the Camera Lens

By Dotty Morrison (Cellana)

Shell Point residents, using everything from expensive single-lens reflex (SLR) and bridge cameras to point-and-shoot cameras and cell phones, captured more than 250 images for this year’s Photo Contest and Show. Entering in 11 categories, including this year’s newest addition, Architecture, the event offered a chance to see a different world through the lens of the camera.

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Alvin Williams (Lucina), 1st place winner for “It Doesn’t Get Better Than This!” in the People category.

“I’m using a Nikon Coolpix P520 digital camera with a 42X wide optical zoom lens. This enables me to be farther away but zoom in close on a subject. Most of my pictures are shot on Auto mode. A software program called Adobe Lightroom helps me adjust the highlights, shadows, and black and white contrast.”

Dorothy Erickson “Temple of Zeus, Athens” 3rd place, Architecture

Pete Martin “Elephant Emerging” 2nd place, All-Time Favorites

Frank Moore “Free Ride” 1st place, Fun & Festive Events

Nancy Hall “Homes with Style” 2nd place, Architecture

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Pete Martin “Flower Lady” 3rd place, All-Time Favorites

George Bail “Calypso” 3rd place, Pets

Judith Krug “Harvey’s Private Cellar” 1st place, Still Life

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What did it take to win a first-place ribbon in the contest? Some of our winners shared their experience: PATTY WATERS (Palm Acres) won first place in the Travel category. “Just moments after stepping out of an elaborate cathedral, my husband and I came upon the Sicilian Hound,” she said. “Undoubtedly dreaming of heaven, the pup was blissfully unaware of the citizens of Palermo strolling by. Traveling has provided literally thousands of opportunities to try out new ways

to take photos. When you carry your camera, you become much more aware of your surroundings and all the ways light and distance change what you see.”

JUDITH KRUG (Eagles Preserve) caught the judge’s eye with her entry in the Still Life category, titled Harvey’s Private Cellar. “This photo was taken at Harvey’s Winery in Spain,” Judith explained. “I took it with my iPhone because it was an interesting subject with challenging light conditions, and I wanted to see how the iPhone would capture the image. The Photo Club always encourages us to experiment with new ideas.”

ROBERTA YOUNG (Turban) submitted the winning photo, Shell Point Sunrise, in the Scenery at Shell Point category. “It was serendipity,” she said. “I was taking my morning walk with my cell phone in my pocket, and there was a picture

that had to be taken. I was in the right place at the right time with a camera.

“When our children were young, I took several classes and developed black and white film in our bathroom (darkroom).

Much later, we retired and I took digital travel pictures. Classes here at Shell Point have been a great help in learning the basics of good photography.”

For JOHN ROHDE (Turban), the urge to grab a shot just hit him, earning first place in the new Architecture category with his photograph, Hallway at the Intercontinental Hotel, San Jose, Costa Rica. “It was our first morning in Costa Rica with a group from Shell Point, and we were waiting around in the lobby of the hotel. I turned around and spotted this empty hallway lit up with the morning sun. It was just inviting me to take the shot. I’ve been shooting pictures of travel and nature for many years with small cameras. I switched to a Nikon D3200 continued next page Shell Point Life | June 2015

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David Pavey “Shell Point of View” Juried Show

Sallie Rich “Shell Point Eagles” Juried Show

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DSLR in the last couple of years,” John said.

The Photo Club owes an enormous debt of gratitude to two women who do all the data entry for the show. Mary Wilcox and Lynda Williams (both of Lucina) spend countless hours behind the scenes before any photos can be judged and displayed. In addition, we want to recognize the organizational skills and commitment to excellence of John Ippensen (Royal Bonnet), Photo Contest and Show coordinator. Without the tireless efforts of these individuals, we would not have an annual show.

Best of Show Blue Ribbon & Trophy

In 2013, the Photo Club instituted the Ted Boynton Best of Show Award. Ted, a long-time resident of Macoma, was an inspiration to the Photo Club during his years as president. He was a mentor to many, challenging them to improve their skills. This award honors his memory.

This year’s Best of Show winner was Phyllis Ingalls (Eagles Preserve) with her 14

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Pam Blough “Highland Boy” 2nd place, Fun & Festive Events

eye-catching Tea for Two. “I took the photo in North Carolina 5,000 feet above sea level on Sugar Mountain,” she said. “It was a foggy morning, and the red bird feeder with the silhouetted hummingbirds was too much to resist. I hung over the balcony railing as far as I dared and began shooting with my camera. The rest is history.”

Juried Show Features Experts

Displayed alongside the Shell Point Photo Contest for the past three years, the Juried Show allows photographers who have excelled in past contests to “bow out” of competing, while still challenging themselves to create their best. This year, seven photographers participated in the Juried Show, each displaying six photographs on a single theme.

HEADS UP! “When photographing animals in the wild, I am intrigued by closeup expressions, particularly in the eyes – the look of a pair of cheetahs eyeing prey the second before the chase; the menacing stare of a leopard approaching with suspicion about that one-eyed instrument (camera) in front of its face; the regal expression of a male lion, knowing he is king of the beasts,” said Les Davidson (Eagles Preserve).

Les Davidson “Heads Up!” Juried Show SHELL POINT OF VIEW. “I never cease to be enamored with the beauty of The Island at Shell Point. My most unusual photo became possible when I noticed the combination of a boat on the beach, the trees in silhouette, and the morning sun magnified by fog making a path of light on the water,” said Dave Pavey (Coquina).

SHELL POINT EAGLES. “For me, and for many others, our contact with eagles on The Island at Shell Point is the thrill of connection with the wild: at the top of Tellidora’s Norfolk pine, the eagles scout, fish, talk with each other, court, mate, contend with vexing mockingbirds, and take wing to defend their territory in spectacular aerial contests with ospreys,” said Sallie Rich (Tellidora).

“From Turban can be seen the tender family of four at their nest; beside Junonia, parents cleverly drop fish onto a platform to tempt a fledgling to fly across the canal. continued on page 16

Pete Martin (Lucina), earned four awards in 2015

Pete Martin “Water Drop Images” 2nd place, Still Life

Frank Moore “Caribbean View” 3rd place, Scenery Elsewhere

Prue Harris “Sunrise (moon setting) Bunche Beach” 1st place, Scenery Elsewhere

“The 2nd place Still Life photo of ‘Water Drop Images’ is a technique using water drops to magnify an object placed beneath a glass pane.

The object in this case was a picture of a Bahamian lady with red blouse and blue bandana. The camera with macro lens was mounted on a tripod above the image.”

David Tompkins “Shelling, Morning Fog” 3rd place, People

Mary Hirsch “Any Snacks for Me?” 1st place, Other Wildlife Anywhere

David Marriott “Fanfare” 3rd place, Still Life

Anne Chatfield “Phineas, My Love” 1st place, Pets

Phyllis Ingalls (Eagles Preserve), winner of 2015 Ted Boynton Best of Show award for “Tea for Two”

Phyllis Ingalls “Tea for Two” 1st Place, Birds Anywhere

“Photographs are a way to tell stories visually, like painting a picture when you look through the lens. It’s challenging because I’m looking for composition, emotion, and color – something to catch my eye that pops and has contrast.”

class on cell phone photography. One of the things that I would be covering is how to make good selfies,” said Herb Sklar Continued from page 14 (Eagles Preserve).

DING’S DARLINGS. “One of the Among the sights and sounds of my daily things that I really love about Southwest life, seeing the birds through their complete Florida is the diversity of birds found in this life cycle is one of my most treasured expe- region. They have innate beauty, and their main quality is their range of colors and riences at Shell Point.” shapes,” said Gerald Langberg (Sundial).

COLORS OF COSTA RICA. “The amazing array of colors in the avian world MEDIEVAL FAIRE. “These costumed never ceases to amaze me. When I took a characters were a part of the Medieval 10-day trip to Costa Rica Faire at Lakes Park a couin January, I was overple of years ago. I have whelmed by the intenhad an interest in festival sity of beautiful hues in photography, and I shot the 230 species I saw. these photos in the midst Capturing them with my of the crowds,” said John camera enabled me to Ippensen (Royal Bonnet). bring them home, and “The challenge was to use the Juried Show allowed photo editing to isolate Dotty Morrison me to share a few of them the characters and provide with others,” said Dotty “Colors of Costa Rica” Juried Show an appropriate background Morrison (Cellana). for the individuals that would not look too foreign to the persona SELFIES MANIPULATED. “I knew in May that I would be teaching an Academy of the characters.”

Left: Mary Hirsch “Iwo Jima Memorial” 3rd place, Travel

Gerald Langberg “Ding’s Darlings” Juried Show

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John Ippensen “Medieval Faire” Juried Show

And the 2015 Winners are…

Category 1 – Architecture 1st John Rohde Hallway at Intercontinental Hotel, San Jose 2nd Nancy Hall Homes with Style 3rd Dorothy Erickson Temple of Zeus, Athens

Category 2 – All-Time Favorites 1st 2nd 3rd HM

Raymond Boyce

Along the Camino de Santiago, Spain Elephant Emerging Flower Lady The Queen & Her Court

Pete Martin Pete Martin Sandra Potter

Category 3 – Birds Anywhere 1st Phyllis Ingalls 2nd John Rohde 3rd Carl Bowser

Tea for Two I Can Dance Must Have Been Something I Ate

Category 4 – Fun & Festive Events 1st Frank Moore 2nd Pam Blough 3rd Pete Martin

Free Ride Highland Boy High Water Flyer

Category 5 – Other Wildlife Anywhere Raymond Boyce “Along the Camino de Santiago, Spain” 1st place, All-Time Favorites

1st Mary Hirsch 2nd Frank Moore 3rd Lyle LaBour

Any Snacks for Me? Hopping on Board Baby Raccoon

Category 6 – People 1st Alvin Williams It Doesn’t Get Better Than This!

2nd Fran Ippensen Artists in Nature 3rd David Tompkins Shelling, Morning Fog

Herb Sklar “Selfies Manipulated” Juried Show

Category 7 – Pets 1st Anne Chatfield Phineas, My Love 2nd Fran Ippensen What’s Up Doc? 3rd George Bail Calypso

Jean Worden “Color Our World” 2nd place, Scenery at Shell Point

Photo Vote for Show & Your Contest Fan Favorite!

You Be the Judge

See all the winning entries from the 2015 Photo Show and Contest, and vote for your favorites, by visiting the Shell Point Facebook page at www.facebook. com/shellpoint.

The “2015 Facebook Fan Favorite” contest will conclude with the announcement of the winner on Wednesday, July 1.

Category 8 – Scenery at Shell Point 1st Roberta Young Shell Point Sunrise 2nd Jean Worden Color Our World 3rd Holly English Morning Tranquility

Category 9 – Scenery Elsewhere 1st Prue Harris 2nd Patty Waters 3rd Frank Moore

Sunrise (moon setting), Bunche Beach

British Columbia View Caribbean View

Category 10 – Still Life 1st Judith Krug 2nd Pete Martin 3rd David Marriott

Harvey’s Private Cellar Water Drop Images Fanfare

Category 11 – Travel 1st Patty Waters Sicilian Hound 2nd George Nelson Majestic Matterhorn 3rd Mary Hirsch Iwo Jima Memorial

2015 Ted Boynton Best of Show: Phyllis Ingalls – Tea for Two

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Join Al Kaplan (Oakmont) on three Tuesdays, June 2 through June 16.

Behind the Scenes with Shell Point Academy on the Go Technology (TT02) is a good opportunity to hear how Shell Point has changed The overnight educational field trip with the times, bringing the latest in tech- this month takes us to the Florida Keys! nology (television, phone, radio, WiFi) to Plan on a great two days, June 4 and 5, if residents. Join Technical Support Services you sign up for Overnight in the Keys: Manager Peter Burt and his four talented Theater of the Sea and Wild Bird Rehab staff members on Wednesday, June 17, for Center (OTG02). First stop is the National a presentation that focuses on some of the Park Service Oasis Visitor Center to get challenges they have met over the years, what their areas of focus are, and their hopes for the future.

Apple iPad or iPhone: Walk-in Clinic (T301) continues each Tuesday in June to give residents the opportunity to just walk in, with their iPad or iPhone – and a question. This one-onone educational opportunity is provided by Penny Modrich (Nautilus) and several knowledgeable assistants.

Word Processing Prep School Explore the Cape Coral History Museum on June 25 when Academy on the Go heads to our sister city (CC007) is a basic course for residents across the Caloosahatchee river. who have never used a computer.

Join Richard Nelson (Lakewood) and two able assistants from Lakewood, Lois oriented to the Big Cypress Preserve (and Forsythe and Sue Stitt, every Wednesday probably some alligator viewing!) and the in June.

Bird Sanctuary, which serves as a natural Computer Basics on Mac Laptops habitat for wildlife, as a healthy and flour(CC102) will be taught by Bob Jakubiec ishing part of the ecosystem, and a home for (Lucina) three Wednesdays beginning June birds no longer able to survive in the wild.

10 to help build your basic knowledge of the The Theatre of the Sea is an added bonus, OS X operating system and introduce the where you can watch shows up close perfree OpenOffice4 software. formed by dolphins, sea lions, parrots, and Mail Merge (CC217) is a computer more. class focused on the software function If you’re not visiting the Keys, you may of your computer, which enables you to want to experience The 29th Annual Allextract many pieces of information from a Florida Juried Exhibit (OTG03) at the collection, often referred to as a database, local Alliance for the Arts. This trip on and to construct various useful documents. Friday, June 5, offers a chance to see the 18

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The Cape Coral History Museum (OTG04) is our destination on Thursday, June 25, for exhibits that allow us to experience local history from back in the day.

Coffee With A Neighbor This month we take a local photo safari with Gerald Langberg (Sundial) that promises to be every bit as interesting as the safaris he usually shares with us from far-flung regions of the globe. Join him on Wednesday, June 17, for Florida Bird Safari (CWN02) to experience the enchanting birds of Florida as they form pairs, build nests, and start to raise their families.

Legacy Seminar The Legacy Foundation welcomes Kevin Kyle, Florida Board Certified Wills, Trusts, and Estates Attorney with Green Schoenfeld & Kyle LLP, on Wednesday, June 24, for Estate Planning Fundamentals for Florida Residents (LS02).

For the Love of Learning Professor Adrian Kerr takes us through the history of Egypt this month in two classes. On Tuesday, June 2, he focuses on Ancient Egyptian Pyramids (FLL17), some of Egypt’s more than 90 glorious monuments constructed as the final resting place for the pharaohs, to serve as a ‘resurrection machine’ for the king.

Egypt was the dominant civilization in the Middle East for more than 2,000 years, and its kings are household names. But what is the relevance of the culture of Ancient Egypt today? Find out on Tuesday, June 9, in

Academy on the Go heads to the Florida Keys on June 4 and 5 for Overnight in the Keys: Theater of the Sea and Wild Bird Rehab Center.

Professor Kerr’s class Ancient Egypt and Us: The 10 Things We Use Every Day (FLL18).

On Thursday, June 11, Rev. Andrew Hawkins, Ph.D., will answer questions about the Bible and theology – the kinds of things you’ve been wondering about, even those perplexing and difficult issues you were afraid to ask – in his class “I’ve Been Wondering…” (FLL19). Don’t forget to submit your questions ahead of time to Rev. Hawkins at The Village Church.

By the early 13th century, the two great maritime Christian powers in the Eastern Mediterranean were Venice and the Eastern Roman Empire Byzantium with its magnificent capital at Constantinople. The competition for trade rights and the deepening religious feud boiled over into The Fourth Crusade – Venice versus Constantinople: 1204, The Year of Shame (FLL20). Join Professor Adrian Kerr on Tuesday, June 16, for the historical details that surrounded this crusade.

Join Professor Kerr on Tuesday, June 23, for the history surrounding the unexpected assistance that helped turn the tide of war in

the colonists’ favor in 1776 when the British army and navy far outweighed the scant resources George Washington could hope to muster. How Caribbean Sugar Helped George Washington Win Independence (FLL21) will put you in the spirit for our upcoming Independence Day celebrations.

On Thursday, June 25, we welcome a new resident instructor, Mary Richard (Sand Dollar) to teach this semester’s AARP Smart Driver Course (FLL22). This is a great way to learn about age-related physical changes and how to adjust your driving. During this tune-up class, you will also update your knowledge of the Florida driving laws.

A. Norton McKnight (Lucina) once again shares his passion for constitutional law on two Thursdays, June 25 and July 2, in his two-part presentation on Shrinking Government (FLL23). “Shrinking government is like the weather: everyone talks about it, but no one does anything about it,” he said. In part one, Norton will examine what went wrong during the latest attempt to shrink the government, when the Tea Party rushed into the fray. In part two, he

broadens this attack to shrink government with a revolutionary approach: requiring all government agencies to operate according to the United States Constitution.

On Tuesday, June 30, in his class Who Really Discovered America? (FLL24), Professor Adrian Kerr examines the many alternative stories and legends that suggest the Spanish were actually beaten to the Americas by others. The extensive list of explorers presented includes the Polynesians, Chinese, Welsh, Irish, and the Hebrews.

Stay Tuned Refer to the brochure for The Academy of Lifelong Learning available at either service desk, or online at www.shellpoint.net for more information. There is also a calendar you can print online. 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 contact either service desk for registration and questions. I continue to welcome ideas for future courses, and look forward to seeing you at an Academy class soon.

An invitation… Singing Through the Summer All singers are invited to exercise their voice and sharpen their reading skills by attending a series of six summer choral workshops. Led by Randy Woods, Minister of Worship and Music for The Village Church, the workshops are an opportunity to listen and sing some American folk songs, choruses from The Messiah, Broadway show tunes, classic anthems, and art songs.

“Throughout the summer we will wel-

come other directors of local choirs and choruses to participate in these special musical workshops,” said Randy. “Let’s not miss this opportunity to continue singing and exercising our voices throughout the summer.” (See the Weekly Reminder for a listing of guest presenters.)

The workshops will be held on Thursdays in the Choir Room of The Village Church at 9:45 a.m., beginning June 4 and continuing

on June 18, July 2, 16, and 30, and August 6.

All singers are encouraged to attend, whether a soloist, community choir singer, or church choir member.

A registration fee of $5 per person will cover the cost of materials and music for all six sessions. Because of space limitations and preparation of musical resources, registration is required. Please contact Katelyn Van Scoy, program coordinator, at 454-2057.

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The doctor told him, “I don’t For seniors, even a small amount of know how you do it, but keep physical activity on a regular basis doing it!” Bill reminisced that his can significantly boost their overall time in the pool brings back happy health and fitness. Hobbies, games, memories of family, with his father and engaging in programs can help taking all the kids swimming. increase independence and overall “I don’t pay attention to confidence. age,” he said, “you just have to It is quite common for some keep working at it and live life.” seniors to spend a large amount of Bill has met some good friends at their time alone and being sedentary, Shell Point and The Springs to which can lead to a faster decline in dine with and attend concerts. He health and increase the aging prois certainly still living actively and cess. However, Shell Point residents fully. prove how active and engaged you ELIZABETH AND JOHN can be while in assisted living. From GILL (Arbor) moved to Shell Kings Crown to The Arbor and The Point eight years ago and recently Springs, these residents demonstrate moved to The Arbor due to that they enjoy everything from Elizabeth’s deteriorating eyesight. walking to swimming, and pottery to Bill Pitman John and Elizabeth could not cards. be happier with their decision JANE HANKS (Kings Crown) to move to assisted living. dose of Vitamin D. moved to Shell Point in 1995 with “They keep us even busier She was a farmer’s wife her husband Don and lived in Junonia for here since there is so much to 19 years. She transitioned to Kings Crown and has always been on the get involved in,” John said. and feels lucky to be there with the car- go. Jane believes the key to This couple has been ing and supportive staff. She has breakfast her longevity at age 96 is together more than 64 years delivered every morning while she enjoys to “have interests beyond and both have always been Shell Point TV in her room, then she gets yourself and to stay active.” extremely active and invested dressed and heads to the pool for her swim She never thought about in healthy eating and living. and extra 15 minutes of sun to get her daily having to live alone, but Elizabeth and John Gill John bikes 12 ½ miles three “Kings Crown is a great Jane Hanks times a week, and Elizabeth place to live,” she said.

At Shell Point, she can still stay active walks indoors eight times around the inside and busy. Jane plays five bridge games a of The Arbor. They both use the Island week, attends Health Connection pro- Health Club on Mondays, Wednesdays, and grams, enjoys concerts and going to library Fridays in addition to taking the 10/20 fitbook reviews as much as she can. She even ness class with Fitness Coordinator Cheryl learned the art of pottery in her 80s and Cooper.

“When I’m strong, I am in control and tries to go a couple times a week to finish can face any challenge that is given to me,” projects.

BILL PITMAN (Springs) spent his life Elizabeth said. They have six children, 20 in the fast lane as a race car driver, so it’s grandchildren, and 29 great-grandchildren no surprise he is still an avid runner and that they visit often.

Talk about being actively engaged and swimmer today. He will run three miles, bike until he is tired, then jump into the driven! This couple attributes their longevWoodlands pool for 45 minutes of swim- ity to a healthy lifestyle and a lot of fun ming. He always loved sports but really got socializing.

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LifeQuest Quarterly Event

Healthier Habits for a Healthier You Tuesday, June 9, 1:15 p.m.

Social Center on The Island For centuries we have known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. Now, science is able to provide insights into how to optimize our Emily Reese physical and cognitive health as we age.

Join us for this fun, interactive LifeQuest presentation with gerontologist and program specialist Emily Reese.

If you are already a MyQuester, wear your LifeQuest T-shirt and be entered into a raffle, or sign up for MyQuest at the event to be entered as well.

LifeQuest Discussion Group

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Saturday, June 27, 10:00 a.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL Join Katelyn Van Scoy, program coordinator, for this fun, interactive program that will have you laughing as well as sharing.

Ice breakers and team-building exercises are a fun way to get to know each other. They help relax participants and make them more receptive to listening and contributing. An ice breaker also creates a “team atmosphere” and motivates participants to work with others in a cooperative manner. Ice breakers can take various forms, but the most popular and effective ones promote interaction, sharing, and team building.

Have fun, help others, make a difference

Join The Pavilion Auxiliary The Pavilion Auxiliary has 16 committees committed to serving our friends and neighbors in The Larsen Pavilion seven days a week, 365 days a year. If you have some spare time this summer, please consider filling in for an Auxiliary volunteer

who is away. There are numerous opportunities to serve year round as well.

Please call Teri Kollath, manager of The Auxiliary and Academy of Lifelong Learning, at 454-2254, to learn more about how you can make a difference in a neigh-

bor’s life while continuing to keep the tradition of the Pavilion Auxiliary alive and well for the future of every Shell Point resident.

Photos taken during the Pavilion Auxiliary Appreciation Luncheon hosted in April by the Pavilion Activities staff.

Right: Carl Meier (Oakmont) with Janet Howard (Eagles Preserve)

Above: (L-R) Maralu Gregg (Turban), Charlotte MacDonald (Coquina), and Kathy Moreland (Periwinkle) Left: Arni Shareski (Macoma) and Paul Murphy (Harbor Court)

Bobbi Brown (Nautilus) Sylvia Seer (Parkwood)

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Wellness Specialty Classes

Most of the time, all your feet have to do is walk forward or stand in place, which is fairly simple. However, once in a while you may be in a situation that requires your feet to move in a manner that is different from everyday standing and walking.

We’re putting a new twist on the popular class Agility, Balance, and Flexibility for Everyday Life to help with this. Join fitness coordinator Melanie Brod on Mondays and Wednesdays from June 8 – July 15 at 11:30 a.m. in the Island Health Club.

Melanie has added some new agility exercises and balance training drills to help you function better in everyday life.

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ter balance, the likelihood of a fall decreases dramatically. Agility exercises consist of ladder drills, quick change of direction, and walking backwards, sideways, and on your toes. The slow speed of the balance exercises gives you time to find your center of gravity as you move in and out of challenging positions. This class is taught at an intermediate level.

fearless presence, and an understanding of your capabilities.

Attend Everyday Self-Defense on Friday, June 5, from 3 – 4:30 p.m. at the Grand Cypress Room in the Woodlands Commons. The class will be taught by 5th degree Dan level black belt master Ingrid Oliver, who is a master instructor at World

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Burglars and petty thieves see seniors as “targets of opportunity,” and statistics show a troubling upward trend of physical attacks against the elderly. But seniors can take some steps to level the playing field.

The concept of self defense for seniors deals more with not showing fear than with ways to body-slam someone to the pavement.

Strength to protect oneself comes from an awareness of surroundings, presenting a

Everyday Self Defense for Seniors will be offered on Friday, June 5. Attend this class to learn how to better protect yourself with strategies from self-defense instructor and Taekwondo master Ingrid Oliver.

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ing properties have drawn to diabetes, heart disease, asthma, depreswide attention from the sion, or cancer, sign up for this fun and fitness conscious and food interactive workshop, held on Mondays, scientists alike for their June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and July 13 (no class proven health benefits. July 6) at 1-3:30 p.m. in the Grand Cypress A majority of common Room at the Woodlands Commons. vegetables have wonderOn Thursday, June 4, join Jack Adams ful benefits and uses. Join for How Do I Know if I Need a Hearing Integrative Nutritionist Aid? at 10:15 a.m. in the Social Center and Certified Health on The Island. Our hearing is a precious Coach Maria Roelle as she gift, so when we begin to lose it, our world Improve your balance and stay fast on your feet by taking Agility, teaches you about these completely changes. If there is not a mediBalance, and Flexibility for Everyday Life with fitness coordinator 15–20 vegetables and how cal solution to a hearing problem, then our Melanie Brod. Wednesday classes begin June 8. to integrate them into choices to improve our hearing are limited. your balanced diet. Learn Lip-reading, auditory training, and workChampionship Taekwondo, a group fitness how certain veggies can heal and and self-defense instructor, as well as a per- reduce common lifestyle issues and sonal trainer. She will focus on teaching illnesses at this informative program. protection strategies and give tools to help Veggies and Healing Properties will the senior population protect themselves take place Wednesday, June 24, at from everyday potential dangers. This one- 10:15 a.m. in the Social Center on The Island. time class costs $10.

There is more to food safety than just washing your hands and your food when preparing a meal. How to Practice Food Safety Like an Expert will take place on Thursday, June 11, at 10:15 a.m. in the Do you live day to day with a Social Center on The Island. Learn how to chronic health condition? Have you Assess your hearing and learn about hearing aids on practice and use safe food handling in your ever wondered if there is a program June 4, when Jack Adams presents How Do I Know if I own kitchen. Join our food service profes- that can help you live a better quality Need a Hearing Aid? sionals, Linda Rakos and Brett Wayte, as of life? If so, then this program is for they review proper cooking and storage, you. “It’s All About You” Chronic Disease ing on our auditory attention are not suffihow to handle produce, thaw frozen foods, Self Management is a six-week workshop cient to solve the problem alone; they must avoid cross contamination, and stay away offered at no cost. It has a proven track be accompanied by improved audibility from the “danger zone.” They will also pro- record for improving health, and decreasing through the use of hearing aids. This previde guidelines to follow if you lose elec- emergency room visits and inpatient hospi- sentation will help individuals assess their trical power or refrigeration, and tips for talizations. If you suffer from any chronic own personal needs. Outline criteria and self preparing and taking food on the go. health condition, including but not limited assessment tools will be presented to help participants assess their hearing handiEveryone likes to have flawless skin cap to determine if they are ready to with a perfect complexion, no blemishes, take the next step and try hearing aids and no dry spots – just a smooth and radito preserve their precious gift of hearing. ant glow. Join Shell Point’s Salon and Spa A dental implant is an artificial skin care specialists to learn the basics for tooth root that is placed into your jaw good skin care at home at Complexion to hold a replacement tooth or bridge.

Perfection Session 1. This program Dental implants may be an option for will take place Monday, June 22, at 1:15 people who have lost a tooth or teeth p.m. in the Social Center on The Island. due to periodontal disease, an injury, Whatever your age, skin type, or concern, or some other reason. Join Dr. Milsap, there are simple strategies for achieving DDS, as he explains different implants “complexion perfection.” Please do not and implant parts. Dental Implants – wear make-up as this will be a “hands-on” Learn how to achieve a flawless face and add a experience where you will get to try face radiant glow to your skin in Complexion Perfection What, How, Why, and Why Not! will washes, toners, and lotions. take place Friday, June 19, at 10:15 a.m.

Session 1 presented by Salon Manager Robyn Church Recently, vegetables and their heal- on June 22. in the Social Center on The Island.

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www.shellpoint.net/events To include a listing for an upcoming event or activity, please contact Heather Battey, Resort Services and Wellness manager, at 454-2152, or email: heatherbattey@shellpoint.org

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12, 19, 26 Administration Courtyard/IS Local vegetables, hand-woven baskets, freshly baked breads, honey, and organic soaps are just a few items found at Shell Point’s Friday Market Place.

Our friendly vendors have much to offer, including a smile!

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Monday, June 8 8:30 a.m. Island 8:40 a.m. Woodlands 8:50 a.m. Eagles Preserve/EST 3:00 p.m. approximate return Cost: $16 (ice cream on your own) Go to the beach to walk, swim, socialize… or just relax. A favorite outing for many residents, beach day gets us out in the sun, sand, and surf. The group will experience Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park beach and a tasty picnic lunch before heading for ice cream at Royal Scoop on the trip back to Shell Point.

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“A Bee’s Life” Presentation

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Wednesday, June 10 1:15 p.m.

Social Center/IS Alma Johnson of the Sarasota Honey Company will give a presentation on a bee’s life, discussing bee biology, life stages, and duties. She will also identify the types of bees that are found in the hive. The Sarasota Honey Company is a family-owned and community-driven apiary organization with a special commitment to special needs.

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Friday, June 12 9:00–10:30 a.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL Cost: $5 per person In commemoration of Father’s Day, all beloved fathers, sons and daughters, children, and wives are invited to enjoy a pancake breakfast. We tip our hats to you, dads!

God took the strength of a mountain, the majesty of a tree, the warmth of a summer sun, the calm of a quiet sea, the generous soul of nature, the comforting arm of night, the joy of a morning in spring, the faith of a mustard seed. Then God combined these qualities, and when there was nothing more to add, He knew His masterpiece was complete, and so He called it…Dad.

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Saturday DVD: Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (2009)

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

Grand Cypress Room/WDL Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story is a film about a renowned brain surgeon who overcame obstacles to change the course of medicine forever. Young Ben Carson grew up in a broken home amongst poverty and prejudice, and his grades suffered because of it.

Insisting he follow his dreams, Carson’s mother never lost her faith in him.

Don’t miss this inspiring film of triumph.

Sunday Matinee: The Solid Gold Cadillac (1956)

“Let’s Talk Twins Baseball” with John Gordon

Tuesday, June 16 1:30 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL Retired Minnesota Twins radio broadcaster, John Gordon, will be speaking about his career as an announcer for the Twins, including his personal insights on the great American pastime. John speaks to inspire, motivate, and reminisce about his favorite game. Come listen to a great speaker who spent 25 years with the Twins.

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Monday, June 15 10:15 a.m. Island 10:25 a.m. Woodlands 10:35 a.m. Eagles Preserve/EST 1:30 p.m. approximate return Cost: $7 (lunch on your own) Residents loved this place when we went a few years ago, so it’s time to go back to Crave for lunch. Though small in size, Crave offers meal selections that are giant in flavor and freshness. Nothing is pre-done or pre-made; all food is prepared to order with the freshest (and often organic) ingredients available. You won’t just taste the difference...you’ll Crave it!

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Saturday, June 20 9:15 a.m. Island 9:25 a.m. Woodlands 9:35 a.m. Eagles Preserve/EST 3:30 p.m. approximate return Cost: $8 (lunch on your own) Shop to your heart’s content at any of the 140 outlet stores at the fantastic Miromar Mall in Estero. Here you’ll be free to browse your favorite shopping destinations and discover some new ones.

The restaurant options are ever increasing, with Naples Flatbread and Ford’s Garage examples of where you may want to quell your shopper’s hunger. This is a large mall, so be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes. Mall maps will be provided.

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Sunday, June 21 2:30 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL Laura Partridge (Judy Holliday) is a small stockholder of a large company in New York City who takes on the crooked Board of Directors. In exchange for her silence, they hire her and give her a cushy position in shareholder relations. The scheme backfires when Laura falls in love with the company’s gruff CEO and makes herself the leader of an all-out shareholder revolt.

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Tuesday, June 23 2:15 p.m.

Social Center/IS Floyd Jamison (Parkwood) will be reviewing a thoughtful and challenging contemporary chronicle: Worthy Fights: A Memoir of Leadership in War and Peace by Leon Panetta and Jim Newton. Discussion will follow the presentation, and refreshments will be served.

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Wednesday, June 24 2:15 p.m.

Social Center/IS Have you ever traveled to the beautiful country of Italy? Have you lived there?

Speak Italian? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, this event is for you. Bring your friends and enjoy a social gathering of international proportions. Light refreshments will be served.

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Aviation Club Meeting

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Thursday, June 25 1:15 p.m.

Osprey Room/IS Have you ever wondered if the airplane in which you are flying is safe, and what kind of tests it has to pass? Lynn Freisner (Parkwood), who served as a military pilot and civilian test pilot for many years, will give an overview of aircraft flight testing and evaluation, as well as a history of flight testing at the Boeing Helicopter Company from which Lynn retired as Director of Flight Testing.

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Meet, & Things

Special event bus will be running

“This Old Hat” Patriots of Liberty

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Friday, June 26 2:30 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL “Patriots of Liberty” is an original, onewoman musical presentation of This Old Hat, performed by Patty Carver, who portrays and brings to life four noted women of American History: Betsy Ross, telling her unique story about the first American flag;

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Friday, June 26 8:15 a.m. Island 8:25 a.m. Woodlands 8:35 a.m. Eagles Preserve/EST 2:00 p.m. approximate return Cost: $7 (lunch on your own) Location: Sanibel Island Season is over, and it’s time to do a little island shopping! Chico’s will be the first store on this visit to Periwinkle Place. The staff will greet us and allow our group to shop before their regular hours for a relaxed experience with plenty of help. Bring that hard-tomatch piece of clothing, and they’ll help you turn it into your favorite outfit!

Chico’s will also hold a special resident raffle for a bracelet. There will be time for visiting other shops, and lunch will be at the Blue Giraffe, where selections typically run between $10 and $15.

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Deborah Sampson, recounting her adventures when she disguised herself as a man to fight in the Revolutionary War; Elizabeth Cady Stanton, speaking of the Women’s Suffrage Movement, women’s dress reform, and her contemporary, Harriet Tubman; and Amelia Earhart, reliving the story of her solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean.

Movie Night: Room for One More (1952) Monday, June 29 6:45 p.m.

Social Center/IS Anne and “Poppy” Rose are the average American family, with three quirky kids. Anne has a good heart and gives lost cats and dogs a home

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Then, Anne invites another orphan, the aggressive handicapped Jimmy-John, to join them on their summer vacation.

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Tuesday, June 30 4:30 p.m. Island 4:40 p.m. Woodlands 4:50 p.m. Eagles Preserve/EST 8:00 p.m. approximate return Cost: $7 (dinner on your own) South Beach Grill of Fort Myers Beach specializes in culinary excellence. Their chefs prepare a delectable menu from fresh local ingredients with creative flair and exquisite presentation. The high quality of service and warm art-deco atmosphere will complete your wonderful dining experience. An early dining menu is available until 6 p.m.; entrees range from $12 to $34.

Happy Father’s Day

10:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.

Brunch at The Crystal Room

Sunday, June 21 • 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

This delicious Father’s Day Brunch offers an extensive salad bar and assorted brunch items, including Eggs Benedict, omelets, and waffles prepared to order; assorted pastries; Prime Rib and Roast Pork Tenderloin at the carving station; Applewood Smoked Salmon with Dill Sauce, and Dijon Chicken, a variety of hot vegetables, and a large dessert buffet, with a special chocolate station. The price is $17.50.

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America’s Birthday Bash

Shell Point is the place to be for fun on the 4th of July, with games and prizes for all ages. This all-American celebration will feature a cake walk, caricatures, balloon twister artist, carnival games, and much more at The Village Church from 1–3 p.m.

A selection of ice cream and toppings will be served

along with delicious lemonade to help you beat the summer heat. A Dixieland strolling band will provide patriotic entertainment throughout the event.

Mark your calendars for this red, white, and blue birthday bash that will fill your heart with pride. No registration required, just show up ready to have fun!

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Alcoholics Anonymous Thursdays, June 4, 11, 18, and 25 4:30 p.m.

Sabal Room/WDL This is a fellowship of those who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other to 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 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 (Springs) at 333-0120.

­Caregiver Support Group Tuesdays, June 2 and 16 Group 1: 9:15 a.m.

Group 2: 10:30 a.m.

Medical Center Conference Room/IS This therapeutic group is aimed at helping residents deal with issues of being a caregiver for someone with a memory disorder, whether the resident is 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, June 5 1:00 p.m.

Social Center/IS Both insulin-dependent and non-insulin diabetics are encouraged to attend this meeting. Each monthly meeting covers a different topic and includes open discussion. The topic for June is “Managing Diabetes in Summer – How? What? Why?”

Finding Joy (for Caregivers) This group is on summer break and will reconvene in October. The group will assist participants with coping as a caregiver, through shared experiences and uplifting programs. Contact Jane Johnston (Lucina) at 464-5903 for more information.

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Support Groups Healing Journey Grief Support This group is on break. However, if you had a recent loss, our grief facilitators would be happy to meet with you on an individual basis. Please contact Dotty Morrison (Cellana) at 337-4015, or Judy Mayer (Junonia) at 454-3139. You may also contact the Village Church office at 454-2147.

Hearing Enrichment Group Wednesday, June 24 1:15 p.m.

Manatee Room/IS Poor hearing can affect many aspects of one’s life. Stephanie Devlin, case manager, will be facilitating this group that will help residents cope with such issues. She can be reached at 454-8246.

Memory Care Therapy Groups Note: Individual assessment is required before joining one of the following groups. Kathy Fratrick, LCSW, facilitates the group and can be reached at 454-2073. Individual appointments are also available.

Tuesdays, June 2 and 16 Group 1: 9:15 a.m.

Group 2: 10:30 a.m.

Behavioral Health Conference Room/IS Wednesdays, June 3, 10, and 17 10:30 a.m.

Behavioral Health Conference Room/IS These 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 to 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.

Neuropathy Support Group Wednesday, June 17 11:00 a.m.

Oak Room/WDL This group provides support and educational opportunities for those dealing with neuropathy. Contact Lenny Wodarczyk (Parkwood) at 443-4769.

Parkinson’s Enrichment Group Monday, June 1 10:15 a.m.

King’s Crown Community Room/IS This group aims to provide support and education to those affected by Parkinson’s disease as a patient, caregiver, family member, or friend.

Each meeting includes a speaker, group discussion, and opportunities for emotional support. For more information, call 454-2186.

Shell Point COPD Support Group This group meets quarterly; the next meeting will be on Tuesday, July 28. The objective is to provide information and discussions that will be relevant to individuals with a range of breathing problems, as well as those dependent on supplemental oxygen. For additional information, call Ken Peterson at 482-3779.

The Vision Enrichment Group This group is on break for the summer; the next meeting will be October 13. This group is for networking and sharing stories and information. Florence Putman (Eagles Preserve) is the chairperson. For information, contact Case Manager Angie Prichard at 454-2134.

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It was a front row view of one of nature’s greatest masterpieces – a sunset over the sea with vibrant shades of blues, tints of golds, and rich reds. More treats were in store as twilight fell, bringing a cool Florida breeze and good friendships to share a variety of delectable desserts.

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Some walked to the water’s edge to feel the warm waters lap at their feet.

One of the residents said the evening reminded her of a quote she once heard, “Sunsets are so beautiful that they almost seem as if we were looking through the gates of Heaven.”

On that evening, we all agreed, we knew whom to thank, and that knowledge provided comfort and made our evening even more complete.

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The show began with a family of four traveling to the shore for a getaway. The parents head off to do their own things, and the teenagers are left to create their own fun. How much trouble could they get into?

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As they approach the shore, Daisy exclaimed in her wistful, upbeat demeanor, “Look at the wonderful sandy beach!” to which down-in-the-dumps Morty replied, “Yeah, I think I got some of that sand in my shorts!” Resounding laughter continued as the banter between these opposites escalated throughout the show and introduced individual performances.

Spectacular acts included a skit by Paul Peterson (Rosemont) and his wife Carolyn who produced a laugh-out-loud, quirky script about a discount funeral. Then Daisy and Morty came Rolling Down the River in their Proud Mary canoe to kick-off the

Latincise group performing their energetic routine to that song.

Employee acts included Larry Fose (Resort Services) and wife Marj (Pavilion) singing How About You, and Marie Deravil (Housekeeping) singing her solo, Agnus Dei. Jerry Williams (Resort Services) and wife Lora Vatalaro danced the Argentine Tango, showing off a well-rehearsed routine.

Residents enjoyed listening, singing, and laughing to the 13 acts, which varied from quartets to group dances to an interesting story entitled “Old Time Radio” read by David Hauenstein (Cameo). David brought back summer memories as he deliv-

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ered lines like “pulling a fat tomato off the vine, flicking the dust from its shiny skin, and biting into it so the juice runs off your chin.” Now that sounds like summer!

The “By Grace Alone” Quartet, featuring David and Ken Nesselroade, Jim Davey, and Tim Stephenson, sang What a Friend We Have in Jesus, accompanied by Randy Woods (Music Director). Other talent included soloists Jacquie Boyce (Rosemont) singing Last Rose of Summer, and Yvonne Schneff (Sundial) singing Summertime.

The audience delighted when the line dancers performed their song Listen to the Rhythm of the Falling Rain almost as much

as Daisy. “I just love it when it rains; the storms bring in the best seashells!” Daisy exclaimed. But somber Morty disagreed.

“Yeah, more for me to step on!” he said.

Pat Specht (Lakewood) and host Dan Philgreen sang I Believe in Music, and Cas Obie (Parkwood), Bill Johns (Lakewood), and Pat Specht played the romantic song La Vie en Rose.

As the show came to a climactic end, the audience joined in to sing Surfin’ USA as all the performers and stage crew danced to the popular Beach Boys classic, tossing beach balls and riding surfboards!

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The Good Sport Appearing on television with Oprah Winfrey several years ago and admitting to taking performance-enhancing drugs during his long-winded bicycle racing career, Lance Armstrong faced a world that accused him of the unpardonable crime in sports – cheating.

Sports fans can forgive their heroes for many transgressions, but unsportsmanlike conduct is the one offense that is not acceptable.

The consequences of Armstrong’s deceit were swift and severe; he was stripped of his unprecedented seven Tour de France victories as well as hundreds of other cycling records that occurred after August 1998. He was slapped with a lifetime ban of participation in professional cycling. Endorsement sponsors lined up in civil court to recover funds paid to him.

In a strange irony, Armstrong built his reputation in professional cycling by being a good sport.

Diagnosed with stage 3 cancer in 1996 at age 25, he underwent treatment and returned to professional cycling cancer-free in 1998. In the 2001 Tour de France, Armstrong’s primary competitor Jan Ulrich crashed hard, and rather than attack and take advantage of the German’s misfortune, Armstrong waited for him to get back onto the bike. Armstrong created the Livestrong Foundation for cancer awareness, which raised funds assisting those with the disease.

Life has its paradoxes, and Lance Armstrong’s story of duality in sportsmanship is one that is most compelling.

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In the study of horticulture, we too have sports of a sort. Sports are naturally occurring genetic mutations that result in a sudden change in the appearance of a plant. In many cases, leaf variegation is a sport of a non-variegated plant.

Horticulturists seek out sports and propagate them to develop new cultivated varieties or “cultivars.” The Cathedral Live Oak tree is a perfect example of a sport that was discovered and developed into a new variety. In 1996, the grower at Northern Florida’s Shadow Lawn Nursery observed an oak with an unusual upright growth habit and dark glossy green leaves. The tree became the host for vegetative cuttings and thousands of patented ‘Cathedral’ Live Oak trees have been grown and sold, including the trees in Shell Point’s new Estuary neighborhood.

In the human desire to anthropomorphize things in the plant kingdom, we often proclaim a sport to be good or bad. Sports with deformed leaves, which fail to capture light energy for photosynthesis, would be considered a “bad” sport because the mutation would doom the plant to a lack of vigour.

However, like the Cathedral Live Oak, sports with qualities that we appreciate are considered good. Nectarines are good sports from a peach tree, and the red Anjou pear is a good sport from the green pear tree.

Perhaps the more we think about it, plants are similar to humans – some good, some bad, some traits we find acceptable, and others most certainly not.

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Ladies, don’t be fooled – men enjoy pampering too! Maybe a haircut, pedicure, facial, or massage would appeal to the special man in your life?

A 30-minute massage is fantastic, alone or paired with a round of golf at the Shell Point Golf Club. A shampoo and haircut is refreshing before dinner at one of Shell Point’s high-quality restaurants. A gift certificate from the Salon & Spa is the perfect way to combine these favorite activities and services.

One devoted wife purchased a pedicure for her husband for Father’s Day a number of years ago. Once introduced to this spa service he was hooked. From that point on, he has had a standing appointment every four weeks for a little “me time.” In addition, his feet look and feel great!

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“I really enjoy the conversation with barber, Linda, and I can always count on a precise cut with consistency,” said Dr. Harold Schmul (Rosemont).

Did you recognize the “Mustache in Disguise”?

L-R: Linda Yau and Dr. Harold Schmul (Rosemont) enjoy a few laughs during a great cut. Stylist Francine Danno and Bob Serra (Turban) share a smile. George Chun (Cellana) looks forward to friendly conversation during his visits with stylist Jim Hines.

Kathy Moreland (Periwinkle) recognized Jan Drake (Cameo) right away! She couldn’t wait to submit her entry for a chance to win the salon raffle give-away, including a wide array of quality “Mustache in products and a Disguise” uncovered $20 gift certificate. is Jan Drake!

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my gift certificate on a pedicure,” Kathy shared with great excitement.

Thank you to everyone who entered the raffle.

Special thanks to Jan Drake for Kathy Moreland displaying such a wonderful sense of humor. Look for more fun to come over the next few months!

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Men’s Shampoo & Haircut $17 Not valid with any other offer or discount.

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New Summer Selections

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Summer or winter, dining at Shell Point always hits the spot. During these hot summer days, plan a stop at The Island Café and Café Promenade to sample new offerings that are great to share with family and friends.

Beat the Heat with Cool Gelato When the temperatures rise and you need to cool off, the Café Promenade is the place for a scoop (or two!) of delicious gelato.

“You’ll have to come by to see which four flavors are being offered on any given day,” said Nancy Reid, who runs the café. “I rotate through several flavors on a weekly basis, and it’s hard to say which are the most

The Island Café is now offering made-to-order pizza with several topping choices. The Island Café (located near FineMark National Bank) is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily.

popular. The salted caramel, tiramisu, and biscotti flavors sell quickly, as do the mango and blood orange sorbettos.”

Sample this creamy treat for $2.75 per scoop. “It’s a sweet deal,” joked Nancy, “and I’m a hefty scooper – so bring a friend! We work hard to create a relaxed, upscale environment in the Café Promenade, perfect for gathering over coffee or other gourmet treats like these.”

The Café Promenade is open Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. – and gelato is always available.

A Veggie Slice of Summer Don’t bother heating up your indoor oven; instead head to The Island Café for made-to-order pizza. Dine in or carry out your choice of 7-inch personal pan pie for $8.95 or a 12-inch pizza, which serves four, for $12.95. Enjoy three toppings on the house (maybe a healthy fresh veggie combo), with additional toppings available for a small charge.

Service is quick, with each pizza taking only six minutes to bake in the new “impinger” conveyor oven. “Chef Brett Wayte won the oven in a door prize drawing during a trade show he attended on behalf of Shell Point. We’re thrilled, because the oven is worth more than $5,000,” said Dining Operations Manager Greg Pindara.

The Island Café is open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and friendly café servers can prepare freshly made pizza any time of day.

Buon appetito!

The Café Promenade in The Woodlands is pleased to offer a variety of Italian gelatos. Stop by between the hours of 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. to sample the gelato flavor of the day.

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Residents of Sundial recently While enjoying their stroll held a “Springtime in Paris” around the displays, neighbors party in the atrium, with French tasted grapes, cheese and crackcafé music playing in the backers, and punch. Each dinner table ground as guests arrived to view was set with a centerpiece of a artwork by fellow neighbors and gold, flickering Eiffel Tower surfriends on display. rounded by pink Spring flowers.

These Shell Point artists A “bon appetite” sign sigexhibited their own fine art, naled the main course – a variphotography, woodworking, ety of sandwiches beautifully handmade quilts and cards, Parisian-themed arranged on silver trays with flower arrangements, and more. centerpieces dotted fresh parsley, pickles and olives Visitors learned that Hermine the tables with fluted toothpicks, deviled Hartley had authored two books about manners. Hoyt Hall demonstrated eggs, and potato chips. Dessert included lushow to carve wooden flowers, and Willie cious large strawberries, French cream puffs, Chandley had knitted a two-foot alligator and mini éclairs.

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Q& A

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Question: I’m hearing a lot about fraud alerts and security/ credit freezes for identity theft. Can you explain the difference?

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Fraud alerts and security freezes can both help to protect your credit and your identity, but there is a difference.

Fraud alerts are like ‘red flags’ for anyone looking at your credit file. They send a signal to businesses that you may have been a victim of suspicious activity, and they alert creditors to take extra steps to verify the legitimacy of a request.

You can have an initial fraud alert placed on your file for at least 90 days if you have been a victim of fraud or you are at risk of being a victim. The alert can be extended to one year, and then up to seven years. And while fraud alerts are free, they are not foolproof. An alert can still be overlooked, allowing criminals to open new accounts in your name.

That is when you may want to con-

A fraud alert is a cautionary flag, which is placed on your credit file to notify lenders and others that they should take special precautions to ensure your identity before extending credit.

sider a security or credit freeze. You don’t have to be a victim of identity theft to put a freeze on your credit reports. Freezing your credit will block your credit file from being disclosed to third parties without your permission.

While this can be an effective way to prevent an identity thief from opening new accounts each time you apply for a loan

or service, you must call and request the freeze to be temporarily lifted so a third party can view your credit file. This service also comes at a cost. Fees to place and lift a freeze vary by state and range from $2–$10.

While the security/credit freeze helps prevent new accounts from being opened, it does not prevent criminals from using your existing cards.

Before you decide which option is best for you, consider your risks and how far you are willing to go to protect your credit. Of course, if you have any questions, we are always available to help. Just give us a call at FineMark on The Island at 461-5999.

The Legacy Foundation and The Academy of Lifelong Learning present

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Essential estate planning documents are important to have properly prepared. What should your documents say, especially given the recent tax law changes? What should you do with your documents once they are signed? Get answers to all of your questions about wills, trusts, advance directives, and avoiding guardianship.

This seminar will be presented by Kevin Kyle, Florida Board Certified Wills, Trusts, and Estates Attorney, Green Schoenfeld & Kyle LLP. Please RSVP to either service desk.

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Estate Planning Fundamentals for Florida Residents Wednesday, June 24 10 – 11 a.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL (LS02)

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I’d like to introduce one of the newest staff members of the technology team at Shell Point, Matthew Whelan. His position as Technology Support Specialist is now part of the Technical Support Services group, designed to assist residents with a variety of technology needs, whether computer, television, smart phone, or tablet.

Matt is originally from Chestertown, Maryland, and is a born technology technician. “My IT career began when I was little,” Matt said. “I used my mom’s computer once while she was out of the house. Unfortunately, I ended up breaking it. I didn’t want to get into trouble, so I took it upon myself to try to fix it. When my mom returned home, she had no idea what happened. That’s when I knew I found my calling.”

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Services offered through Technical Support Services include everything from printer installation to fine-tuning a slowrunning system, as well as cleaning and protecting from virus infections. Our goal is to eliminate the long wait for appointments; we intend to keep the wait time below 1–2 days when requesting to see a technician.

We also are adjusting the rate structure for these services, anticipating that some calls don’t require a full hour to fix. We now will charge $25 for the first half hour, $40 for a full hour, and $10 per additional 1/4 hour, if needed, all conveniently billed to a resident’s monthly statement.

“I thrive on excellent customer service,” said Matt. “I enjoy helping others and will go out of my way to do so. I strive to be patient and understanding, and believe these skills will be useful to anyone needing assistance.”

Technical Support Specialist Matt Whelan is available to assist residents with technology support needs. He can be reached at 454-8248.

In addition, Matt will be offering informational seminars along with Q&A sessions in the near future. These will be announced in the Shell Point Life magazine as well as on SPTV, Channel 11.

To reach Technology Support Services directly, call 454-8248 or email resident technologyservices@shellpoint.org.

You’re Invited

Come and learn how the Legacy Foundation assists residents with financial, wealth, estate, and philanthropic planning services. You will meet the staff who will work alongside your professional advisors to provide seamless legacy planning services. Contact the Legacy Foundation office at 466-8484 to sign up for this seminar.

Thursday, June 4 • 10:00 a.m.

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(L-R): Maria Festa, Manager of Financial Services; Beth Crenshaw, Client Care Specialist; Julie Boyd, Client Bill Pay Specialist; Jeff Cory, Executive Director; Sandy Richter, Account Reconciliation Specialist; Mary Moore, Associate Executive Director; and Joan Ball, Client Services Representative.

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News from The Estuary Construction Continues Construction at Shell Point’s fourth neighborhood is moving at a brisk pace…right on schedule! It’s a marvel to watch as Wright Construction crews bring The Estuary’s single family and attached villa homes to life.

Of the 50 projected homes, 12 are already completed with residents moved in, and the 38 remaining lots are in various stages of prog-

ress. From groundbreaking to final touches, it takes nearly five months to obtain the certificate of occupancy for an Estuary residence (not accounting for the permitting process).

Final construction of all residences in The Estuary is expected to be completed by Fall 2015, and preparations with fill dirt commenced on the site of the future Shell Point Club House.

THE ESTUARY COMMUNITY BUILDING is designed with an opentruss ceiling and kitchenette, a stone fireplace, and largescreen TV. The cross-sampus Blue Route bus stops here.

ESTUARY HOMES All Useppa and Boca Grande homes have been sold, and only 9 twin villa units remain available.

ENTRANCE GATES The entrance gates and key pads are fully functional. Gates are activated each evening from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.

Barcode scanners grant evening entry to current residents, while call boxes allow visitors to contact Estuary residents or security for admission after hours.

THE ESTUARY COMMUNITY POOL CHAPEL An open-air chapel greets guests at the entrance to The Estuary, completed in early April. The chapel makes a visual statement about Shell Point’s Judeo-Christian roots.

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made a splash during last month’s soft opening.

Projected summertime temperatures give Estuary residents the perfect reason to jump in and meet swimmers from other Shell Point neighborhoods. Restroom facilities for swimmers are attached to the Estuary community building.

IT’S AN ATTITUDE OF “YES”

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This kind of treatment says to the resident, “You are valuable. You are interesting.” It says, “Yes, I am here for you.”

I had not encountered such treatment, or witnessed it consistently, until I came to Shell Point. To me, Shell Point employees create an oasis of “Yes” in a world of “no.”

We residents can acknowledge their exceptional service by donating to the 2015 Employee Christmas Fund. It’s one way we can say back to them, “Yes, you are valuable.”

It’s easy to give: donation forms can be found at either service desk or on-line at www.shellpoint.net/christmasfund.

You can donate by check or by monthly billing.

Kelly Lapidus, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), brings her caring spirit to help residents at The Larsen Pavilion every day.

Global Outreach

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On behalf of the Board of Directors and the clients of the South Fort Myers Food Pantry Coalition, thank you for your donations of non-perishable food and overwhelmingly generous monetary gifts.

Shell Point delivered 1,265 pounds of food to the food pantry, which will go a long way to help stock the shelves of those in need this summer. Through our partnership with the Harry Chapin Food Bank, your financial gifts totaling $3,814 will be multiplied by six, allowing the food pantry to purchase $23,884 worth of food from the food bank.

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Dr. Eleanor Pease (Royal Bonnet) has a passion for the English language, and a passion for helping others. In 2012, those two passions combined in a proposal to offer English classes and group activities to Shell Point employees. She envisioned a way for English language graduates from the summer of 2014. employees to be more You are invited to hear more about this successful in their work and in their comcooperative effort, as Eleanor and Karen munity by improving their language skills.

With the cooperation of Vice President lead this month’s Global Outreach proKaren Anderson’s Human Resources depart- gram. Because of construction in The Village ment and 21 trained resident volunteers, Church, this program will be held in the Social almost 40 employees have received cer- Center on The Island, on Wednesday, June tificates of completion from the Employee 17, at 10:15 a.m. Invite a friend and arrive early for refreshments.

English Language Program.

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Summer Concert Series Beat the Heat with the Cool Sounds of Summer!

Shell Point is excited to announce its fifth annual Summer Concert Series! The series features four performances and a bonus concert, beginning in June and continuing through September.

CROSSROADS QUARTET Saturday, June 13

Crossroads Quartet is a world-champion, a cappella quartet made up of four versatile, award-winning vocalists.

Though steeped in traditional barbershop harmony, Crossroads Quartet sings a variety of musical styles, including vocal jazz, blues, gospel, pop classics, and standards from the Great American Songbook.

RIVER CITY BRASS ENSEMBLE Friday, July 10

River City Brass is proud to present a new eightpiece ensemble with a unique repertoire, virtuoso musicians, and accessible performers. Don’t miss this special patriotic program that features presenter Dr. James Gourlay, a world-renowned tuba artist from Scotland.

WOODWORKS

Tuesday, August 25

Woodworks, a musical group founded by professional percussionist Thomas Suta, incorporates a percussionist, four marimba instrumentalists and a talented vocalist into a well-rounded musical program. Enjoy traditional Mexican music, Sousa marches, and even a Joplin rag, as well as popular and classical favorites.

The Summer Concert Series will be held in The Village Church Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.

WHEN YOU BUY THE ENTIRE SERIES!

2015 DICK HYMAN: BIG BANDS & COMBOS Thursday, September 10

Dick Hyman has had a longstanding career as a pianist, organist, arranger, music director, and composer, and has researched and recorded piano music of greats like Joplin, Gershwin, Jelly Roll Morton, and Duke Ellington. Hyman’s E R I T concert performance will feature EN S documentaries and film clips of SERIE famous Big Band recordings, followed $ by his own solo version.

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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHAMBER SYMPHONY Thursday, August 13

The changing seasons have inspired musical interpretations by many composers around the world and throughout the ages. This summer, Southwest Florida Symphony presents the works of two composers who found inspiration in the earth’s life cycle in their respective parts of the world: Baroque-era Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, and 20th century Argentine Tango composer Astor Piazzolla’s The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.

Bonus Concert $25

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Residents can purchase tickets at either service desk, which will be automatically charged to your Shell Point account. Guests can buy tickets online at www.shellpoint.org/concerts or by calling (239) 454-2067.