Shell Point Life October 2015

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PURPOSE DRIVEN COMMUNITY THRIFT STORE FUELED BY VOLUNTEERS

FASHION FORWARD RESIDENTS SHARE EXPERIENCES IN THE WORLD OF STYLE & DESIGN

Strength and dignity are her clothing, and she laughs at the time to come.

A Good Deal is Always in Fashion

By Mary Kay Grimaldi I admit to being a thrift store “junkie,” collecting trinkets I treasure but don’t really need – from jewelry to golf clubs and clay pottery.

For this and many practical reasons, the Community Thrift Store is a blessing (see pages 4-9).

But you may wonder where these objects have been before being sold to a new home? Tracking one such prize back more than 60 years, we asked for your help in the last issue of Shell Point Life. Larry and Betsy Smith of Lakewood stepped up to solve the “painting mystery.”

Go to shellpoint.net/shellpointtv to watch the back episode for September 11 and meet the characters in this saga. If you are as intrigued as we were about this artistic tale with many tendrils, you might also want to visit www.peteearley.com/blog.

It turns out that Pete Earley, a renowned author in his own right, is the son of the artist. Through our investigation, we learned of another piece of art that he didn’t know existed – a pastel on black paper of a girl wearing a scarf and skirt, painted by his mother in 1938 using her maiden name.

It was possibly a wedding gift to Larry Smith’s mother Ginnie, who may be the sub-

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ject of the drawing. Pete shared more about the touching turn of events this story summoned: “Before my mother died, she wrote a few pages about her life for her grandchildren.

During my junior year in high school, a professional artist named Walter [Emerson] Baum gave painting lessons on Saturdays in Allentown [Pennsylvania]. My best friend, Ginnie, and I won scholarships to attend. Baum set up still live’s (sic) as objects for us to paint…Ginnie and I practiced at home too, often drawing each other since we had no other models.”

Maybe another treasure will find its way “home”?

In this issue, read about fashion experts Eleonora Harmacek (Cellana) on pages 10-13 and Margaret Axtell (Sundial) on pages 14-15, then learn about “fashionistas” in the floral world (page 21), and gaze at our assisted living models on the runway (page 31).

Help with the Pavilion Auxiliary Bakeless Bake Sale (page 33). Make a note to attend the Medicare presentations about open enrollment (see pages 18-19). View the sights in the Creativity Tunnel (page 22), and come dressed for country fun at the Hometown Hoe-Down on October 27 (page 23).

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Eleonora Harmacek (Cellana) designed decorative patterns for fabrics that textile manufactures used for interior furnishings. Read more on pages 10-13.

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—P roverbs 31:25

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

Editor Mary Kay Grimaldi Director of Marketing & Comm. Rich Cerrina Art Director Brad Blackburn Senior Graphic Designer Wendy Iverson Graphic Designer Kathy Grove Contributors Heather Battey, Teri Kollath, Bev Chandley, Ginny Miller-Plaza, Melody Desilets, Katelyn Van Scoy, Robyn Church, McKenzie Millis, Jeff Cory, Janine Hammond, Mary Moore, Cally Wiley, Dianne Morton, Erica May, David Singer, Anna Smith, David Pavey, Dawn Boren, Dotty Morrison, Sarah Nadal, Claude Emler, Randy Woods, Rev. Andy Hawkins, Steve Morton, Matt Whelan, Cathy Miskell, Susan Uhleman, Peggy Zimmerman, and Marilynn Fowler Do you have story ideas or photos to share?

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Shell Point Breaks Ground on 35,000-Square-Foot Clubhouse $14 Million Facility Located at Shell Point Golf Course Shell Point Retirement Community has broken ground on a two-story, 35,000-square-foot clubhouse that will house Shell Point Golf Club, as well as two formal and casual restaurants, fitness and aerobics center with a fully-equipped exercise room for popular workout classes, professional salon and spa services, spacious meeting spaces available for booking, and additional luxury, resort-style amenities.

Located at Shell Point’s 18-hole championship golf course, The Shell

Point Clubhouse will center around a fully equipped pro shop, climate-controlled cart barn, and locker rooms with lounge area. Club memberships will be offered on a limited basis to the local Fort Myers community, who will share the facility with Shell Point residents. The salon and spa, and dining facilities will be open to the public.

“The $14 million clubhouse is designed to provide a comfortable place to gather and relax,” said Scott Moore, vice presi-

dent of operations at Shell Point. Plans also include expanding the tennis facilities in the nearby Woodlands neighborhood on the Shell Point campus.

Site work is underway with vertical construction expected to commence this month, according to Wright Construction Group, the construction management firm hired to oversee the building of the clubhouse. Early estimates indicate that The Shell Point Clubhouse will be ready for use in fall 2016.

Above L-R: Steve Morrison, Johnson Engineering; Dave Heuring, RDG Planning & Design; Bob Southern, Shell Point director of project development; Gary Keating, Shell Point Golf Club manager; Dawn Boren, Shell Point director of resident life; Peter Dys, president of Shell Point; Scott Moore, Shell Point vice president of operations; Al Slickers, Shell Point director of hospitality services; Fred Edman, president of Wright Construction Group; Mark Valin, Wright Construction Group; and Scott Loiacano, Wright Construction Group.

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Community Thrift

Where Treasures Enjoy

Stellar Reputation Earned Who Keep the Pla

Community Thrift Store volunteers put on a smile in the back workroom as well as the sales floor. These are just a few of the many residents involved. Seated in front: (left) Jean Hannan (Harbor Court); (right) Marilyn Schmidt (Lucina); standing (left to right): Don Shubel (Lucina), Jim Hannan (Harbor Court), Dotty Rudolph (Rosemont), Carol Palermo (Royal Bonnet), Bev Shubel (Lucina), Pat Foley (Royal Bonnet), Marilyn Nichols (Turban), and Betty Jean Young (Cellana); in back: (left, on ladder) Erica May, Thrift Store manager; (right) Darryl Larson (Parkwood).

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he Community Thrift Store celebrated its fourth anniversary the week of July 7-11, offering significant discounts in the clothing department, and drawing crowds of firsttime and repeat patrons who discovered scores of unique treasures.

“We appreciate all the faithful customers over the years who have shopped in the store,” said Dawn Boren, director of Resident Life. “Many of our regular customers tell us they come in every week to see what’s new. Even the window shoppers delight in the expansive seasonal and lovely fashion displays of bargains.”

Not many retail establishments would consider it a signal of success if on any given day during any given shift, they had as many workers in the store as shoppers.

But the Community Thrift Store is one such place that prides itself on its robust volunteer participation with enthusiasm and commitment.

That’s not to say the store has a dearth of customers, because there’s a dedicated, recurring following that visits the store each week like clockwork as well. “Each person who comes into the store is greeted with a smile,” said volunteer Mildred Dotter (Turban). “They are impressed with the variety of selections, and how clean and orderly it looks.”

The guest book signed by hundreds of customers endorses this belief, with comments like “fun store,” “cool place,” and “nice, friendly people.” Many customers claim, “This isn’t your normal thrift store,” which is a huge compliment to the thrift store team.

Doris H. is a regular shopper who lives a few miles away and visits with her petite service dog named Maia. “I like to just browse, and appreciate the good prices,” she said. “Today, I’m looking for bookends and some white end tables.”

A Retail Calling Volunteers go beyond tracking down specific items, organizing merchandize, and facilitating sales; they often provide encouragement and praise for each other and the customers. “Because of our helpfulness, we make it a pleasant experience for customers,” Mildred said. “They leave uplifted and know we care about them.”

Mildred has enjoyed creating greeting

cards for assisted living residents, but she believes her calling now is at the thrift store, claiming “my happiest time is in the store; someone there may need me.”

The fourth anniversary event was a time to thank the more than 75 resident

Upon entering, customers are greeted by friendly faces like those of Anne Parton (Rosemont) and Mary Richard (Sand Dollar).

volunteers who devote their time and efforts to the thrift store. “Volunteer dedication, thoughtfulness, and experience make the store as attractive and successful as it is today,” said Melody Desilets, Volunteer coordinator. “As a sign of our appreciation, volunteers were treated to lunch during the celebration week.”

Whether it’s sorting clothes, a tagging blitz, putting out Christmas décor, or helping with the annual fashion show, resident volunteers are always willing to pitch in and help. “All I have to do is pick up the phone and call,” Melody said. “I can always count on our volunteers’ support.”

In May during Spring Clean, resident volunteers stepped up to assist in sorting more than four and a half truckloads of merchandise each Monday when the store is closed. “There’s no job too big for them to handle, and it’s a blessing to have them here to help,” said Melody.

Thanks to the Shell Point maintenance staff, the thrift store also had a “spring clean” in advance of the anniversary week, with restrooms and rear entrance updated with fresh paint, and new bathroom fixtures installed. The store entrance by the cash register now has new cabinetry and signage.

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Jim and Jean Hannan (Harbor Court) apply their vast experience with charitable food pantry and retail sales operations.

Work is Play Jim and Jean Hannan (Harbor Court) each put their signatures into the success of the store operations, both bringing decades of experience involved with Catholic Charities in Cape Cod, Massachusetts, before they moved to Shell Point in 2011.

“We found our niche right away, when it was announced three months after we moved in that Shell Point would open this thrift store,” said Jean, who had managed more than 100 volunteers at the clothing

center for St. Vincent DePaul in Albany, New York, while Jim ran the local food bank. “I was on the original board for this store, and we still come in to work three mornings a week.”

Testing and tinkering with the appliances and electronic gadgets donated to the store is Jim’s forté, making sure each item is in working order before it goes on the sales floor. He has set up a workbench completely outfitted with tools needed for his repair shop. “They gave me the green light to pick out anything I needed from Home Depot,” Jim said, putting the equipment to good use.

Jean is chair of the clothing sales committee, supervising the many procedural details involved with apparel for men, women, and children. This well-organized operation follows her posted guidelines for sorting by size and color sequence, tagging with color-coded prices to identify the month the items were processed, converting British sizes to U.S. metrics, and flagging designer boutique pieces, like the locally popular Chico’s and Talbots brands.

High-End Deals “We get some really unique pieces, thanks to generous Shell Point donors,” said Jean, describing a ski outfit with fur hood, mohair jacket from Scotland, and a Japanese silk kimono. “Cruise and formal wear, like tuxedos and mother-of-thebride gowns, along with high-end handbags

by Coach and Vera Bradley, also come in frequently.”

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Carol Palermo (Royal Bonnet) stays busy pricing apparel

and occasionally Sand Dollar resident Judy Owen, a professional antiques appraiser, will assess certain valuables.

“Nothing is on our racks longer than two months,” Jean said, balancing the volumes of new donations sorted into the marked bins in the workshop with turnover required to fill the aisles in the store – women’s slacks or skirts, men’s dress shirts, children’s sweaters. “If it doesn’t sell, it all gets passed along to local shelters or a mission in Haiti; very little is wasted.”

Delegating the volunteer schedule is a pleasure with residents always willing to pitch in, for example, during the recent tagging blitz when the clothing tubs were overflowing. “The store runs smoothly because we are so organized and train our volunteers,” Jean said. “We are such a close community, and check in on our friends.”

Manager Erica May, who started in mid-April, working previously as the local Family Store manager at The Salvation Army, is fascinated by the volunteers’ work ethic and stories. “Each person who takes the time to come to our store brings life experiences and talents that are irreplaceable,” she said. “We truly appreciate every person who has chosen to spend their time working at our store. It’s what makes the Community Thrift Store thrive.”

We truly appreciate every person who has chosen to spend their time working at our store.

It’s what makes the Community Thrift Store thrive.

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Erica May, Thrift Store Manager

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Once researched, with help from Thrift Store Coordinator Ryan McGuire, these typically big-ticket items are priced accordingly to sell in the thrift store. Necklaces, bracelets, rings, and watches are evaluated by an expert from local jeweler Lily & Co.,

A Thriving Community Among the variety of volunteer roles, Charlotte Bathon (Eagles Preserve) works at the front counter and agrees the store is “a fun place to work.” Darryl Larsen (Parkwood) keeps the more than 1,000 titles of books organized by category so it’s easier for shoppers to find something that interests them.

Barbara Snyder (Periwinkle) helps by tagging clothes, while her husband Al organizes bags used for purchases. Dawn Heintzelman (Sundial) schedules the cashiers and assistants, including creating an invaluable procedures list. Her husband Phil uses his engineering and artistic talents to prepare easy-to-read store signage.

Sue Harpham (Harbor Court) takes control of the linens department. Carol and Bob Mann (Sundial), known affectionately as the “interior decorators,” have an eye for detail and color, making the store look beautiful by artistically displaying items in all the departments. Jim and Dotty Rudolph (Rosemont) quickly organize and price the bric-a-brac to sell.

“Everyone matters, and our volunteers should feel that they are special and appreciated every day,” Erica explained, describing how she is influenced by her strong Christian faith. “I hope to remain approachable to everyone at our store, to encourage them and listen as much as possible.”

“Our store should be one where customers sense a difference. We greet every customer who enters with a friendly word and a smile, then thank them as they leave. It’s amazing how that effort can immediately change a person’s countenance. Using our proceeds, we’re passionate about helping those who are less fortunate.”

In keeping with the nonprofit, benevolent mission of the organization, proceeds from the sale of items donated to the Community Thrift Store primarily serve the needs of Shell Point residents and patients when funds or reimbursement may not be available; and where possible, support may be provided to other seniors in need in the broader Fort Myers community.

For example, proceeds benefit more than 15 local charitable organizations, such as Habitat for Humanity and Page Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center.

Excess donated items also may be recycled for use among the needy – cell phones to the abused women’s shelter, books for Teen Challenge, blankets to the homeless, and eyeglasses to the Lions Club.

“We are one big family, and we all need each other. Working at the thrift store is like a snowflake – each day is unique,” said Erica.

Drop by to shop or to drop off donations The Community Thrift Store is located in Miner’s Plaza, next to Planet Fitness, on the corner of McGregor Boulevard and Gladiolus. The store is open Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

For more information, please call The Community Thrift Store at 225-6529.

Shell Point Walks for Causes

Community Thrift Store Proceeds Reach Out to Combat Illness As the summer heat recedes, our thoughts turn once again to outdoor activities. What better way to walk than for a cause?

Each year, Shell Point applies financial resources generated from Community Thrift Store sales to support fundraising efforts of various nonprofit organizations in the greater Fort Myers area. Thanks to this commitment, the Shell Point Cares line-up during 2015-2016 includes: • Alzheimer’s Association, Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Centennial Park on Saturday, October 24 – Alzheimer’s is relentless, but it’s about to meet its match…YOU, so lead the way to a world free of this disease.

• American Heart Association, Heart Walk in Centennial Park on Saturday, December 12 – Shell Point residents filled two buses last year to trek to this downtown venue, sponsored in part by Lex and Eileen Roulston (Parkwood) on behalf of Lee Memorial Advanced Heart Center.

• Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network 5K Walk at Bell Tower Shops on Saturday, March 5, 2016 – Bladder cancer is the nation’s sixth most common form of cancer, with more than 73,000 new cases and about 15,000 deaths each year. Learn more (visit www.BCAN. org) and plan to join the cause.

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Shell Point employee Joseph Julmeus (center) distributed clothing donated by The Community Thrift Store to residents living in the rural region of Saint Marc on the island of Haiti.

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he Shell Point mission is dedication to God and the care of His people. While this mission is most often reflected in services and support with Shell Point residents and employees in mind, God’s people are scattered all over the world. Some of them are in dire need of help.

The Community Thrift Store, owned and operated by Shell Point, recently did its part to care for God’s people in Haiti through the donation of clothing and goods

worth $1,500, distributed to disadvantaged individuals living in rural areas of the country. Shell Point Island Laundry Supervisor Joseph Julmeus personally delivered the items during a missions trip in May.

Where It Began After receiving particularly plentiful donations following the winter season, The Community Thrift Store found itself with a surplus of gently-used clothing. “The thrift store occasionally shares extra goods with other nonprofit charities, in an effort to ensure that those in need can benefit from our collected gifts,” said Dianne Morton, Resource Services and Transportation manager.

Around this time, Joseph approached Dianne about his upcoming visit to his homeland in Haiti.

“We immediately recognized it as the perfect opportunity to put our excess resources to good use,” Dianne said.

On The Move Joseph transported the donated goods to Haiti, and worked with Joseph visited with children in City Saye, Haiti, who a local missions organization, are wearing clothes provided by The Community Missionary Enterprise, to distribute the Thrift Store.

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A schoolgirl received a Sunday dress and new shoes at a distribution center for donations from The Community Thrift Store.

Joseph teaches a Haitian boy the alphabet.

items to those in greatest need throughout the country. More than 150 Haitians benefited from the supplies, including those who remain displaced from their homes by natural disasters.

“The need in Haiti is great, and it was my honor to present clothing from The Community Thrift Store to so many thankful people,” said Joseph. “Their gratitude was overwhelming. I hope it inspires others to give.”

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to respond,” said Kathryn Shell Point places a high Kelly, CEO of The Heights value on lifelong learning and Foundation. the power of volunteerism, and Today, The Heights occasionally provides monetary Center offers weekly classes support to other non-profit that revolve around skill-based organizations that share this learning, like the basics of philosophy. using email effectively, physiEarlier this summer, Shell cal wellness, and the arts. The Point representatives predonation from Shell Point’s sented a check for $5,000 to Community Thrift Store will the Heights Foundation in supsubsidize materials, supplies, port of its ongoing senior eduL-R: Teri Kollath, manager of The Auxiliary and Academy of Lifelong Learning cation initiatives. The funds, at Shell Point; Deb Mathinos, The Heights Center’s director of Lifelong and administrative costs for provided by proceeds from The Learning; Kathryn Kelly, CEO of The Heights Center; Dianne Morton, manager these courses.

“As we learned more about Community Thrift Store, will of Resource Services and Transportation at Shell Point; Dawn Boren, Shell underwrite educational classes Point’s director of Resident Life; Erica May, Community Thrift Store manager; how The Heights Center and Jeff Cory, executive director of The Legacy Foundation at Shell Point. serves local seniors, a donain technology, the arts, and tion through our Community recently expanded its family-oriented eduexercise offered at The Heights cational programming to include seniors. Thrift Store seemed like a natural fit – and Center in Fort Myers.

While The Heights Center was cre- “We are identifying a growing need for the start to a promising partnership,” said ated to serve impoverished families in the continuing education courses in areas that Dawn Boren, director of Resident Life at Harlem Heights neighborhood, the facility interest older adults and felt compelled Shell Point.

What’s behind the door to your Mystery Date?

Holiday Décor Reflects Fashion Flair Find the perfect complement to your favorite holiday motif at The Community Thrift Store, with merchandise on display starting Tuesday, October 6. Add new features to your wintry village scene and showcase your stockings hung by the chimney with care. Change to a Southwest Florida theme or an iridescent color palette. From snowflakes and snowmen, to penguins and polar bears, visit the thrift store to enhance your holiday home decorating plans.

Remember when you were first dating?

Was it more fun to go on a picnic, or play a sport, or dress up for a formal dance? Did you enjoy getting together as a group, or getting to know a special someone oneon-one? Did you sometimes end up with a poorly dressed “dud”?

Relive those thrilling times of discovering new friends and going on exciting

adventures – play the exciting Mystery Date game from 1965.

Join the Community Thrift Store volunteers, who have been collecting signature clothing and accessories to parade at the annual Fashion Show on Monday, October 19, at 1 p.m. in the Grand Cypress Room in The Woodlands.

Sign up at either service desk.

Bring a donation and get an extra entry for great door prizes.

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Residents Share Experiences in

the Fashion World Whether focused on clothing, accessories, or furniture, the retail fashion world is a vibrant behemoth, with 4.2 million people employed and $250 billion spent in the U.S. industry alone each year.

In this era of global trade, the high-fashion runways are just one part of the broader textile and apparel trade that ranges from highend luxury brands to fast-fashion retailers – and the thousands of companies in between that produce and sell clothing, shoes, and other textile products.

Fashion trends turn on a dime, and the industry is often criticized for running on a seasonal schedule of its own, largely at the expense of real-world consumers. Savvy shoppers have been conditioned to be impractically farsighted with their buying.

Meet two residents who moved in these fast-paced circles during their careers, and how they have adapted to a retirement lifestyle at Shell Point.

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Styling on

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rom the windows of Studio III Designs, once located at 260 Fifth Avenue, Eleonora Harmacek (Cellana) could look out at the Empire State Building in Manhattan, just a short cab ride from New York City’s famous Design Center and Garment District. Eleonora was an interior designer, spanning a 20-year career specializing in furnishings like upholstery, carpeting, draperies, and wallpaper.

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Together with her two female business partners, Maria Ponzini of Italian descent and Jewish-born Joyce Feinsilber, the studio built a clientele of largescale textile manufacturers with discerning tastes from 1960 into the ‘80s. “We created original works only, no knock-offs, and were known to deliver on time, even if it meant staying up all night to get the job done,” she said.

Competition was fierce; besides the few large New York City studios, agents from Germany and France came loaded with hundreds of designs. “We didn’t make an extravagant living, but it was a lot of fun,” said Eleonora, who was known for her geometric, Scandinavian-style designs, but had to adapt with florals to appeal to the salesmen’s demands.

She would sketch her original artwork on large sheets of paper, then show her designs to a stylist representing companies like renowned Schumacher, Waverly Fabrics, Spectrum Textiles, Scalamandré, Burlington Industries, and JC Penney, as well as catering to the uptown decorator market with its many wallpaper firms not open to the public.

Once the design sketches were sold, the pattern would be repeated to fit the rollers for production. Some of Eleonora’s designs made their way to Canada, France, and Australia.

Sometimes it was necessary to visit the mills in the South to oversee different color combinations to appeal to customers from California, to New York, to Florida. “Once, a client looked at my color combination and commented that I was just not a green person,” Eleonora laughed.

influence,” said Eleonora, an immigrant from former Czechoslovakia who escaped after Communist takeover. She came to America by way of Germany, England, and Canada, being schooled at polytechnic universities along the way.

Eleonora recalls receiving her first paint set as a Christmas present at the age of five.

The three partners, Maria Pnnzini (left), Joyce Feinsilber (middle), and Eleonora Harmacek (right), standing outside their Fifth Avenue studio on a cold morning in Manhattan, New York.

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We created original works only, no knock-offs, and were known to deliver on time, even if it meant staying up all night to get the job done,

Artistic Influence “Our designs had to follow different geographic fashion trends – Colonial, Mediterranean, and depending where the politics went, even a Chinese or Russian

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“I used up the color purple before touching any other color,” she said. “It is my favorite color to this day.” Years later, working at the first design studio in New York, the owner placed a taboo on any designs using purple.

It was one of the reasons the three decided to start their own company.

The design work flowed in. Eleonora described working with Schumacher on a Williamsburg collection. She was given old English period fabric, sometimes just fragments that had to be worked into a

Maria (foreground) and Eleonora (background), hard at work creating fabric designs in the studio.

printable, saleable design. “These had to be approved by a committee for accuracy,” she said.

“They looked at every fly speck.”

Even scenes from French tapestries came into vogue during this period. “Some were shipped from France for inspiration, and I was seen marching through the city with the rolled tapestry over my shoulder. What a sight!” she said. “After that project was completed, I received one tapestry as a gift, which was hung over the fireplace in our country house.”

Eleonora learned her art skills from her father, whose family came from a long line of glass manufacturers. J. Schreiber & Neffen (“nephew” in German) operated 20 glass factories across Europe with exports to England and the United States. The company was awarded numerous medals for its work, from the Paris World Exposition in 1867 to the highest award of honorary diploma in Vienna in 1873.

Through inheritance, its glassworks lasted for many years.

Inspiration from Home After the Communist fall, Eleonora could again visit what is now the Czech Republic.

Traveling as a member of a multi-national group of the “Rock Garden Society,” she hiked from the Pyrenees to the Altai Mountains, and helped by measuring glacial ice melt with a nonprofit environmental organization called EarthWatch Institute.

“In Dubnany, Moravia, which I visited with my sister, the former old glassblowers at the Hodonin plant fondly remembered my grandfather,” she said. “We received a few gifts from the museum depository.”

By the late 1980s, the textile industry started to change again; printing shifted from the South to Japan and China. “Since the Japanese were born with a brush in their hand, they would even offer their designs for free,” Eleonora said.

The rents in New York city doubled – uptown moved to midtown, midtown to downtown, and downtown to New Jersey. The three partners were about the age to retire, so Studio III Designs closed the drapes on its Empire State view.

Moving to Shell Point in 2011, Eleonora keeps in touch with her two friends who still live up north in the city. She is active playing tennis three times a week and spending many hours with her new clay hobby in the Pottery Studio. Her canvas artwork is regularly on display at the Art Studio as well, including a brook scene from the Catskill Mountains as part of the recent “America the Beautiful” collection.

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Once, a client looked at my color combination and commented that I was just not a green person.

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Eleonora designed a variety of patterns for Scalamandré, America’s leading purveyor of decorative fabrics, wall coverings, trimmings, accessories, and furnishings.

“Jabberwocky” offered by Christopher Prints is a design Eleonora created to meet clients’ demand for art nouveau style décor, characterized by intricate linear designs and flowing curves based on natural forms.

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Growing Up

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he Carousel Children’s Boutique, located in the heart of Historic Williamsburg, Virginia, offers headto-toe ensembles selected from 200 clothing vendors. “We provide a personal, intimate shopping experience for our clients,” said Margaret Axtell (Sundial), who teamed up with her daughter, Marty, in 1991 to create a store with the perfect blend of tradition and style for children.

Years ago, Margaret applied her love of piano and organ as a music therapist at one of the oldest mental hospitals in the United States. Ken, her husband of 57 years, was a hospital executive, and together, they applied their business and healthcare skills to the retail world. For 15 years, they ran one of the most successful Baskin-Robbins ice cream franchises in the country, thanks to its prime location between Colonial Williamsburg and the College of William and Mary.

Transitioning to this new fashion venture in virtually the same spot, the goal was to find charming outfits that would look appropriate for playgrounds and portraits.

With comfort, quality, and fashion in mind, The Carousel specializes in providing a wide selection of distinguished traditional brands, infusing classic styles with contemporary new designs. The site in Merchant Square is ideal, with business split equally

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between locals and tourists.

Selling apparel, shoes, and accessories in sizes for infants through 16 for girls and boys, the store recently expanded its “tween” department (preadolescent children ranging from ages 8-16). In the business for almost a quarter century, Margaret worked each day in the store, learning what customers liked, whether they were residents, visitors, or college students who sometimes fit into pre-teen sizes.

She consults frequently with the manufacturers’ reps from Atlanta, generally buying only one per size of each item for the boutique because fashion trends change constantly. “We have things you don’t see in the department stores,” she said. “But if it’s in our store after a year, it’s marked down first 25%, then 35%, then 50%. It’s easy to manage inventory when you have all the numbers on paper.”

Setting and Chasing Trends “Which sizes do you think sell the most?” Margaret asks, with a twinkle in her eye, thinking you might guess the newborn category that caters to ardent new mothers and doting grandparents. “But the styles for birth to 12 months don’t change that much,” she admits.

“It’s the tweens who are just beginning their fascination with style and identity who find much in our store that appeals

to them and their mothers. We sell many quality outfits for young girls; they look just right for their age at school or visiting with friends, while still being in style.”

Customer assistance is standard procedure that is expected and appreciated at The Carousel. Margaret describes assigning staff to cover the long stretch of departments with customers who are encouraged to try everything on and model it in the three-way mirror. “We provide honest input, since sizes can vary by brand, and help them decide if they like it enough to buy it,” she said.

Since moving to Shell Point in 2011, Margaret has passed along ownership and daily operation of the store to their daughter, but visits Williamsburg regularly, returning to Southwest Florida with bundles of trendy new items from The Carousel’s endof-season clearance to donate for sale at the Community Thrift Store.

These contributions are an especially good deal for shoppers – not only are they chic, they still have the original price tags, which are marked down drastically.

Margaret has volunteered at the thrift store since it opened four years ago, spending at least one day a week sorting clothing donations and professionally organizing her specialty – the children’s collection.

Enjoying a sunset view overlooking the Shell Point Marina and entertained by resi-

dent fishermen, the couple settled into their retirement home at Sundial, where their longtime friends Bob and Carol Mann live.

Ken takes history classes offered through The Academy of Lifelong Learning, and they both volunteer as greeters in The Village Church lobby, assist with Sundial court socials, attend exercise classes, and walk the perimeter of The Island daily.

“It helps the brain get going,” said Margaret, who enthusiastically shares her secret for a happy retirement. “Come while you are still active and vibrant, so you can get around and meet people. We have a lot of fun here.”

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The new Health Connection offerings are sure to spark interest this season with exciting opportunities to learn, grow, and have a good time. Step into one of the fitness classes, take a seat for an informative presentation, and walk away with the knowledge you need to lead an active, healthy lifestyle.

Wellness Specialty Classes

LifeQuest at Shell Point includes many physical activities to keep you moving and motivated no matter what your fitness level.

Bend, Breathe, and Balance will continue with Fitness Coordinator Melanie Brod on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 7:15 a.m. in the Island Health Club.

New Fitness Coordinator Hannah Hosterman is taking over the Balance & Mobility Beginner and Balance & Mobility Advanced classes. The beginner class is on Mondays and Wednesdays at 1:45 p.m., while advanced is on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2:45 p.m.; both are in the Island Health Club, and cost $120 for 24 weeks.

Aqua – Pilates Stretch with AEAcertified instructor Jane Fenzer will take place on Tuesdays starting October 6 at 1:30 p.m. at the LifeQuest Aquatic Center on The Island. Each class is $5, and you can drop in and pay as you go.

Are you looking for a fun, new fitness class? Then be sure to sign up for Zumba Fitness with certified Zumba instructor Ingrid Oliver on Fridays at 12:45 p.m. This class is only $55 for six weeks and will be sure to get you fit with this “exercise in disguise.”

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join Melanie Brod for her new class Barre – Ball Edition – Session A, which starts October 5 at 11:30 a.m., on Mondays and Wednesdays in the Island Health Club.

Senior Self-Defense is an informative, hands-on class for all levels to learn self-defense and gain confidence. Join Tae Kwon Do black belt Ingrid Oliver for this class on Mondays at 12:45 p.m. in the Island Health Club. Pay only $55 for six weeks of training in a safe environment.

Pilates Stretch with Fitness Supervisor Michelle Smith will be held again each Monday and Wednesday in the Island Health Club at 3 p.m. The cost is $5 per class, and you can pay as you go.

Feel like you are ready to move to the next level in fitness? Try Advanced Senior Strength on Wednesdays at 12:45 p.m. Join Ingrid Oliver for this resistance class to really challenge your muscles and strength. $55 for all six weeks.

Shell Point as Your Resource

Shell Point Certified Personal Trainers Michelle Smith, Hannah Hosterman, and Ingrid Oliver are available for one-on-one personal workouts at your home, a health center, or pool. Please contact Fitness Supervisor Michelle Smith at 454-2107 or michellesmith@shellpoint. org to make an appointment.

Fitness Coordinator and Personal Trainer Hannah Hosterman will be hosting Fitness Safety and Equipment Orientation in the Island Health Club at 12:45 p.m. on the first and third Tuesday of the month.

Please call 454-2107 to register.

Fridays, 12:45 p.m. in the Island Health Club $55 for 6 weeks

What is Zumba Fitness?

How it works

The class introduces easy-tofollow Zumba dance choreography set to upbeat music that focuses on balance, range of motion, and coordination. Come ready to sweat, and prepare to leave empowered and feeling strong.

Perfect for active, older adults who are looking for a modified Zumba class that recreates the original moves people love at a lower intensity.

Benefits

This class focuses on all elements of fitness: cardiovascular, muscular conditioning, flexibility, and balance.

Joni Reagan, Medicare Billing manager/accountant, and her team will discuss Medicare Open Enrollment 2016 options and which are best for Shell Point residents. They will answer your questions on Wednesday, October 7, at 1:15 p.m. in the Social Center on the Island.

The following week, turn your attention to Medicare Part D as Director of Pharmacy

Balance is an important part of everyday living. Attend Balance and Stability from the Bottom Up! to learn more about stability, the treatment of imbalance, and how important our feet are in proper balance, with Podiatrist Dr. Dushack on

Tuesday, October 6, at 1:15 p.m. in the Social Center.

Join Dr. Joseph Magnant, vascular surgeon and vein expert with Vein Specialists, for a presentation on the Anatomy and Physiology of the Venous System on Monday, October 26, at 3 p.m. in the Grand Cypress Room at The Woodlands.

Wake up early and use your feet in the Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Saturday, October 24. The 2.5 mile walk will take place at Centennial Park in downtown Fort Myers. Register at either service desk.

All participants will receive a Shell Point Cares T-shirt to wear to the event, and can either drive separately or ride on the bus; court pick-ups begin at 7:30 a.m. and will return at approximately 11 a.m. For Shell Point team participation, a contribution to the Alzheimer’s Association was graciously donated through proceeds from The Community Thrift Store.

and stretching. “The tests were developed to be safe and enjoyable for older adults, while still meeting scientific standards for reliability and validity,” said Fitness Coordinator Cheryl Cooper.

Fitness Supervisor Michelle Smith and the fitness team rely on the test results each year. “The SFT is helpful so we can recommend the best fitness classes for each resident based on their individual assessment level. It is a great way to set personal goals and focus on many different aspects of fitness,” explained Michelle.

Upon completion of the SFT, individual scores are compared to national values of more than 7,000 independent living adults,

aged 60 to 94, from 267 test sites across the United States. The values are broken down by sex and age brackets. Assessing these components of fitness can detect weaknesses that can be treated before causing serious functional limitations.

“The results give you a guide as to where you are and shows where you need some work,” said Rosemont resident Paul Peterson who is interested in seeing his results this year. The fitness coordinators review the results with each resident indicating areas of strength and areas that need improvement, and Michelle confirmed that almost all residents score better in all six tests the second time around.

Ray and Doris Nandal (Nautilus) compete with each other each year to score better than the year before. “We are both improving so much!” said Ray. “There is nothing wrong with a little friendly competition between spouses, and Melanie’s classes (on agility, flexibility, cardio conditioning, and strength training) really keep us moving and stretching.” Doris confirmed that after taking the classes, she has seen an improvement in her annual test results.

The SFT is conducted every six months in January and July. For more information, contact Michelle at 454-2107 or michellesmith@shellpoint.org.

Joy Darnell addresses 2016 plans, changes, and costs along with answers to your questions. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, October 14, at 1:15 p.m. in the Social Center. Read more on page 14.

Join Mark Tesoro, Analyst/Educator for Lee Memorial Trauma Center, as he presents an informative program about Adult Sports Injury and Prevention. This class will take place on Tuesday, October 13, at 1 p.m. in the Grand Cypress Room at The Woodlands.

Your Medical Community

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uring the last three years, residents have enthusiastically participated in The Health Connection’s Senior Fitness Test (SFT) to assess their strength, flexibility, and endurance. SFT is part of the LifeSpan Wellness Program at California State University– Fullerton, developed by Dr. Roberta Rikli and Dr. Jessie Jones; it is also known as the Fullerton Functional Test.

The certified Shell Point fitness coordinators conduct this test with residents.

It includes six specialty tasks to examine functional fitness for common activities in everyday living, such as getting up from a chair, walking, lifting, bending,

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Even if you are satisfied with your current Medicare plan, it is wise to check if there are other/new options that work with your Shell Point lifecare contract that offer better coverage at a more affordable price to meet your current or anticipated medical needs. If you often spend time away from Shell Point, that may also play a factor in your decision.

Shell Point Medicare Billing Manager Joni Reagan and her staff are determined to help residents match Medicare coverage to the medical care they want, knowing that a crisis can change their needs at any time.

“We especially want to reach out to new residents who may not understand that some plans work better than others at Shell Point,” said Joni. “When we help coordinate your medical coverage, you should have nothing to worry about when getting care here.”

For example, last year Royal Bonnet resident Beryl Steiner switched coverage that previously cost her $600 per month to one with a premium of less than $250 per month. “Even for ‘Cadillac’ coverage, you shouldn’t be paying much more than that amount for supplemental/secondary insurance, depending on age and health of the individual,” said Medical Coder Ella Faith.

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If a resident is admitted to the Pavilion with a Medicare A qualifying stay, Medicare benefits will be fully utilized, and the resident is only responsible for any deductibles or co-pays not covered by Medicare or supplemental insurance.

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explained. “In addition, HMO (health maintenance organization) plans do not cover any services provided by Shell Point.

“Also, if you have a Medicare Advantage plan and enroll to receive hospice benefits, you will automatically convert back to traditional Medicare. At that point, you have no secondary insurance and would be responsible for 20% of any medical costs incurred.”

Other residents may need care from specialists, such as orthopedics, cardiac, or oncology. Junonia resident Joy Ellyn Ryan believes that the Shell Point Medicare Billing team helped save her husband Tim Brady’s life. “Tim needed specialty care, but his insurance plan wouldn’t cover the provider that offered that specific care,” Joy Ellyn explained. “With help, we switched to a new plan that provided the treatment he needed.”

If a resident has a pre-existing long term care (LTC) policy, the medical billing team recommends arranging an individual consultation to consider whether to continue

According to the Shell Point Medicare Billing team, traditional Medicare with a good supplement is generally the best option for residents. Medicare Advantage plans are often a “disadvantage” to those who anticipate receiving care at The Larsen Pavilion and/or the J. Howard Wood Medical Center, which is on campus as a convenience exclusively for Shell Point residents’ healthcare needs.

At this time, only Medical Center physician services are considered in-network providers with Blue Cross/Blue S h i e l d ’s Medicare Advantage PPO plans and Humana Advantage PPO plans; these plans do not include coverage for services at the Pavilion.

“Residents may be charged a co-pay, since some of these services, including the Pavilion skilled nursing care, are The Medicare Billing team (L-R) Diane Konopka, Ella Faith, Joni Reagan, Judy Carpenter, and Barbara Riggs. out-of-network,” Ella

Know These Medicare Terms For official U.S. government information about Medicare, go to www.medicare.gov. Consult the “Medicare & You” handbook available online or mailed to each beneficiary’s home. To enroll or change plans, call 1-800-Medicare (633-4227). paying for coverage. “Some LTC plans provide supplemental care for various items the resident needs, and may also cover additional home health services,” said Ella.

“In this case the LTC plan would reimburse for covered services directly to the resident, who would then use it to pay the bill from Shell Point for the services provided.”

“If you have traditional Medicare and a good supplement, you don’t need to make drastic changes each year,” said Ella. “But some residents aren’t familiar with the plans they already have. We ask you to come by so we can discuss it with you.”

The department also asks to be given a photocopy of new insurance cards when they are received each year so medical charges can be processed promptly and accurately.

For more information about your specific healthcare needs, please schedule a one-on-one appointment with the Medicare Billing department by calling 454-2201 or 454-2203. “The Shell Point Medicare Billing department is here for you,” Joni said. “We welcome and enjoy helping our residents get their insurance questions answered.”

Open enrollment: The only time each year when beneficiaries may change Advantage plans or opt in or out of Medicare; secondary insurance can be changed and replaced anytime throughout the year.

Medicare Part C: Advantage plans are private companies that offer both Part A and Part B benefits, often with fewer out-of-pocket costs than basic Medicare coverage; many charge a premium on top of the Part B premium.

Medicare Part A: Covers inpatient care in hospital, hospice, skilled nursing care (with Medicare approval), and home health care (but not long term care); free for most.

Medicare Part D: Prescription drug coverage purchased from a private company.

Medicare Part B: Covers doctors’ visits, tests, and other outpatient care; charges a premium.

Medigap: Supplemental insurance from private companies may cover the deductible and co-insurance not paid by Original Medicare; plan names range from A to N.

Medicare Replacement Plans are in-network for pharmacy only, but are not compatible with other Shell Point healthcare services, such as physicians and Pavilion care.

Joy reinforced the convenience of Shell Point’s onsite prescription service, which includes free delivery to a resident’s home, and immediate answers to your ongoing medication questions, such as Medicare Part D coverage of their medicines.

Compatible Occasionally residents hear about free Drug Coverage discount cards issued by pharmaceutical Joy Darnell, Shell Point Pharmacy companies, which may assist with certain director, will share with residents the new prescriptions but are not considered insurMedicare Part D coverage for prescription ance. In addition, Publix supermarkets medications in 2016 once it is released offers certain antibiotics free; just ask for the list to see if your prescription by the Centers for Medicare & Joy Darnell, Medicaid Services (CMS). She Pharmacy director is covered.

“The significant changes for encourages residents to review 2016 will be primarily to the formuthe changes outlined in the lary,” said Joy, “so it will be impor“Medicare & You” handbook tant to verify your medication list issued each fall during the open when you decide on a plan for next enrollment period. year.” As the new Medicare year All Medicare and most begins, reviewing your current covtraditional prescription plans erage and matching it to meet your are compatible with Shell medical needs is crucial.

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Learn What’s New in Medicare at two seminars Oct. 7 & 14 As you prepare for Medicare open enrollment this fall, don’t miss the informative Health Connection presentation with Q&A by Shell Point medical billing and pharmacy experts.

Find out what is covered.

Joni Reagan, Medicare Billing manager/accountant and her staff will discuss Medicare Open Enrollment 2016 options and which are best for Shell Point residents. They will answer your questions on Wednesday, October 7, at 1:15 p.m. in the Social Center on The Island.

The following week, turn your attention to Medicare Part D as Director of Pharmacy Joy Darnell addresses 2016 plans, changes, and costs along with answers to your questions. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, October 14, at 1:15 p.m. in the Social Center.

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During the 2015-16 season, four interesting and informative sessions will provide updates on the latest advances in medical research and healthcare practice.

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This year, Shell Point is welcoming physicians and professionals who are experts in the areas of cardiology, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and the state of healthcare in Southwest Florida from Lee Memorial Health System and Massachusetts General Hospital, which was recently listed in U.S. News & World Report as one of the top 10 cancer centers in the country. These enti-

ties have entered an agreement to collaborate on oncology services for Southwest Florida residents.

“The experience gained from the partnership between Lee Memorial and Massachusetts General can only enhance the services they can provide to our residents,” said Shell Point President Peter Dys. Search your fall Health Connection catalog for details, and plan to attend these stimulating discussions, open to the public for free at The Village Church.

Save the dates for these 2015-2016 Medical Breakthroughs & Discoveries presentations.

Sign up at either service desk or online at shellpoint.org/breakthroughs Wednesday, November 18, 2:15 p.m.

Thursday, February 25, 2:15 p.m.

Healthy Heart – Minimally Invasive Heart Surgery, will be presented by Dr. Paul DiGiorgi, cardiothoracic surgeon, Lee Memorial Health System. Find out about the latest cutting-edge heart procedures.

Dr. Paul DiGiorgi

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

Skin Cancer – Emerging Targeted Therapies for Melanoma will be presented

by Dr. Ryan Sullivan, medical oncologist, Massachusetts General Hospital. Hear about the latest studies using immunotherapy drugs to improve the survival rates of patients with metastatic melanoma.

Thursday, March 17, 2:15 p.m.

The State of Healthcare in Southwest Florida will be presented by Jim Nathan, President and CEO, Lee Memorial Health System. Understand the direction healthcare is taking in the Southwest Florida area and how it will affect residents.

Jim Nathan Dr. Fred Schaerf This series is sponsored in part by:

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Alzheimer’s Disease – Quest for a Cure: Treatment & Research Advances will be presented by Dr. Fred Schaerf, Neuropsychiatric Research Center of Southwest Florida. Learn about clinical trials conducted in Fort Myers in the worldwide quest to find new treatments to stop, slow, or even prevent Alzheimer’s.

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Floral “Fashionista” Thump, thump, thump. I could feel the bass tones resonating within my chest cavity. The music was seemingly coming from everywhere as it reverberated off the tightly spaced buildings. The Venetian air was still and humid as the sun glow of dusk faded within the narrow canals of the island city. Melodic excitement was building to a crescendo; something big was going to happen in the “City of Masks.”

Tourists swiveled their heads like the Fortune weathervane at the Dogana di Mare.

Gondoliers, resembling acrobats, contorted their bodies to the rhythm on the decks of their narrow boats. Even jaded street vendors briefly stopped hawking the ubiquitous “selfie sticks” to discover the source of the sound. Magic swirled about the old city, slowly coalescing at the Rialto Bridge.

Leggy models with hollow cheeks pranced across the bridge on the Grand Canal like Lipizzaners, emotionless, eyes fixed straight ahead as if homing in on a prize that no one else could see. Offering flamboyant prêt-à-porter designs from Milan, the strutting spectacle continued well into the evening. Flamboyant, beautiful, evocative – fashion models are the flowers of humanity, prepared to attract attention.

The Orchid Catwalk Like Venice, Shell Point also has an outdoor fashion show, yet on our catwalk, the models remain stationary while the audience takes the walk. Reminiscent of fashion models in Venice, our “divas” also are designed to draw attention. But here, the bright flashy colors and pleasing physiology of our “models” are meant to divert us away from humans to a world of flora.

Orchid plants are the “supermodels” of the plant kingdom. These efficient epiphytes maximize their limited energy toward creating showy flowers for the sole purpose of attracting pollinators. The flow-

With more than 100 orchids living in the Live Oak trees in the Administration Courtyard, there is always a beautiful orchid in bloom.

ers’ graceful shape and lower lip is a convenient landing pad for honeybees.

The fragrance emitted by some orchids during daylight hours attracts the bees with their highly developed sense of smell. Bright and colorful orchid flowers stand out from the surrounding foliage, allowing the nectar gatherers to seek and find their target.

Doug Sharer of the Landscape Management team began gradually establishing orchid plants in the Live Oak trees in the Administration Courtyard 10 years ago. His goal was to start with a small number of plants to determine if they could be naturalized.

We watched with joy as the plants slowly began to develop new roots within

the furrowed bark of the oaks. The white roots divided and flowed like a tiny stream away from the mother plants, while the first tentative flower spikes arched toward the sky.

Recently, Doug has requested donations of orchids from Shell Point residents, and with their generous gifts, he has surpassed 100 orchid plants living in these Live Oak trees. Now, an orchid is always in bloom at the Administration Courtyard, and we invite you to walk the runway to see our fantastic models.

If the orchid flowers so inspire you, try your best supermodel walk on the Shell Point floral runway and become a floral fashionista!

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Creativity Tunnel Even a rainy day is a good reason to visit the Creativity Tunnel on The Island, with updated inspiration on display for you to enjoy. Come to marvel at the vision and talent shared by fellow residents.

Photo Gallery Display The first of many photography displays scheduled this year is one by Lucina resident, photographer Pete Martin.

Throughout the month, enjoy a variety of themes from a collection he has taken over the years, including travel, nature, still life, people, and creative images.

Pete likes to learn new photography Pete Martin techniques and master old ones. As a teen, Pete graduated from a Kodak Brownie to a 35mm camera, and set up a dark room in his home to develop prints.

October 1–31 Tuesdays & Thursdays, 10 a.m.–12 p.m.

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Art Exhibition: The Animal Kingdom Come to admire the exhibition created by Shell Point residents, and facilitated by Eleonora Harmacek (Cellana) and Shannon Cline (Rosemont). Entitled The Animal Kingdom, this collection of paintings explores the splendor of the animal world and its unique creatures.

October 5 – January 4 Tuesdays, 1–4 p.m. & Wednesdays, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

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All Aboard in the Train Room The Gulf Coast Model Railroad is moving full steam ahead for its fall opening on Monday, October 5, with improvements that will delight the inner train enthusiast in all.

New to the display is Walt Disney’s Magic Kingdom castle, complete with working lights and hand-painted bricks, along with Cinderella and her Prince Charming. For more flair, head over to the Naval Base in Pensacola to witness U.S. Navy planes flying in formation high in the sky. Don’t miss the “burning” house in St. Petersburg, with simulated smoke pouring out of the windows!

Be sure to stop in throughout the season to catch more updates and exciting surprises.

If you listen closely in December, you can almost make out the soft jingle of Santa’s sleigh led by his trusty reindeer.

All tours are complimentary and open to the public, led by resident volunteers who enjoy model railroads as a hobby and want to share their interest with others. Donations are appreciated. If you would like to arrange a tour of 10 or more people, please contact Melody Desilets at 454-2290.

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Food at the Chuck Wagon and Watering Hole

Judge the Pumpkin Carving Contest

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No chicken feed here! Chow down on hot dogs, baked beans, corn on the cob, chips, and cookies. We’re featuring our own watering hole, flowing with sweet tea and Cowgirl Kate’s lemonade.

Country Market and Bake Sale Location: Resident Activity Center

Produce, homemade jelly, pickled items, resident bake sale — wash it all down with a cold sarsaparilla (root beer).

Court Chili Cook-Off Location: Resident Activity Center

Shell Point management will be tasting the entries throughout the event.

Giddy-Up Games & Fun Location: Administration Circle

Department-sponsored fun games, including corn hole, horse shoes, pig skin throw, and many more!

Residents vote for best carved or decorated pumpkin entries

by Shell Point employees.

Wild, Wild Extras — Location: Administration Circle

Kettle corn, Too Tall Torrie – the stilt walker, fall hay rides, petting zoo, and roaming cow hands from Shell Point to direct you to all the fun!

Don’t Miss the Boot Scootin’ Hoedown Entertainment Line-Up! Note: Entertainment times have changed Administration Circle:

11:00 - 11:30 a.m. Line Dancers 11:30 - 11:45 a.m. Western Ballroom Dancers 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Square Dancers

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Amphitheater:

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12:30 - 1:45 p.m.

Johnny Rogers Show 2:00 p.m.

Court Chili Cook-Off winner announced

Saddle up to the pie-eating contests, run by Shell Point chefs from The Crystal Dining Room.

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Technology How To Transfer Photos and Documents (TT02) is a hands-on workshop taught by Shell Point Technical Support Specialist Matthew Whelan on two Fridays beginning October 16.

Penny Modrich (Nautilus) explores the different applications that are available in Apple iPad: APPS! APPS! APPS! (T304) beginning Monday, October 5, through October 19.

Bruce Findley (Sundial) explains the basics needed to get your iPhone set up correctly in Apple iPhone: What do I need to know about iCloud? (T305) on Tuesday, October 6.

Apple iPhone: Photography – Part 1 (T306), on two Thursdays beginning October 8, Bruce Findley teaches you how to take a photo using the camera app and how to process it using the photo app.

On Tuesdays, October 13 and 20, Bob Jakubiec (Lucina) addresses new users’ first questions in Basic iPad Class (T307).

Apple iPhone: Basic Apps – Contacts and Phone (T308) covers two of the most important apps. Bruce Findley will concentrate a session on each on Tuesdays, October 13 and 20.

Bruce Findley explores another option for communicating with your Apple iPhone on Monday, October 19, in Apple iPhone: Talk vs. Type (T309).

Penny Modrich teaches you how to talk to your computer even if you have trouble finding and hitting the right keys, in her class on two Mondays, October 26 and November 2 – Talking is the New Typing (Dictation on Apple Devices) (T310).

Apple iPhone: Basic Apps – Mail (T311), taught by Bruce Findley on Tuesday, October 27, helps you verify you have mail working properly on your iPhone.

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Take a photo journey with two resident photographers this month. First, on October 2, Les Davidson (Eagles Preserve) will present Canyons and Mountains of America. Then, on October 30, Gerry Langberg (Sundial) will share his photos in Feast of Photos: Iceland and Greenland.

three Wednesdays beginning October 14 to help new computer users review the basics.

Al Kaplan (Oakmont) offers Organize Your Files and Start Shredding (CC113) on Tuesdays, October 6 and 13, to learn how to make folders and organize files on the computer.

Terri Schulz (Sundial) will teach Quicken (CC163) in three Thursday sessions beginning October 8 to help you computerize and organize your personal finances.

Your Identity, Money, and Personal Information Are at Risk …What Can You Do? (CC156) is a must for everyone who connects their computer to the Internet.

Join Jim Plummer (Parkwood) for two Thursdays beginning October 15 to learn what you can do to protect your valuable data from online intruders.

Paul Neighbors (Rosemont) teaches three Tuesday sessions on Understanding Your Computer (CC154) beginning October 20.

Did you know your old computer may be capable of much more? Join Lou Gerig (Lakewood) on three Thursdays begin-

ning October 29 for New Life for Old Computers (CC158) to learn a secure method for computing at a reasonable or no cost.

Store Your Personal Records on Your Computer (CC216), taught by Russ Kraay (Oakmont) on three Mondays beginning October 5, provides a way to put all your information on your computer.

Al Kaplan gets you ready for holiday mailing on two Tuesdays beginning October 20 with Making Labels for Your Christmas Mail List (CC217).

Academy on The Go

This month, one of our educational field trips takes to the water with awardwinning maritime author, lecturer, and TV commentator Robert Macomber, sharing information Set sail with author about one of the most Robert Macomber unusual fishermen on October 15.

and conservationists to visit our Gulf shore, Theodore Roosevelt. We set sail on Thursday, October 15, for Tour the Southwest Florida Coast by Boat (OTG02)!

Trip number two this month is at the water’s edge for a delightful history, art, and ecology-filled taste of a nearby cracker fishing village turned artist colony – Matlacha! The Flavors Academy on the Go explores the picturesque town of Matlacha Tour (OTG03) takes and artist colony of Matlacha on October 21. place on Wednesday, October 21. ment of remote-controlled sailing in Learn to Sail Victorias: The Remote Control Legacy Seminar Financial and Estate Planning Boat (FLL08) on five Tuesdays beginning Seminar for Women (LS03) takes place October 6. This hands-on course uses a boat on Wednesday, October 28, offering what provided by the Shell Point Model Yacht Club, and you can use your newly acquired every smart woman should know! skills with the club.

Mah-Jongg Basics (FLL09) will Coffee with once again be taught by Mary Jane a Neighbor We offer two photo-filled opportunities Atkinson (Parkwood) and two Eagles this month, conducted by world travelers Preserve residents, Karen Liberles and Mac Nickels. After seven Thursday seswho are also amazing photographers.

On Friday, October 2, Lester Davidson sions beginning October 8, you will be shares photos of the Canyons and ready to play with the established Shell Point Mah-Jongg groups.

Mountains of America (CWN01).

Ed Vanderhey (Coquina) will teach this On Friday, October 30, Gerald Langberg (Sundial) shares photos from his latest semester’s AARP Smart Driver Course photographic journey in Feast of Photos: (FLL10) on Monday, October 12. Tune up your driving skills, update your knowledge Iceland and Greenland (CWN02). of the Florida driving laws, and learn how to adjust your driving to allow for age-related For the Love physical changes. of Learning Seth Mendell (Tellidora) will launch Professor Adrian Kerr continues his six-session course, The Story of China, his five-session course commemorating designed to shed light on the most popu- The First World War, the “Great War,” on lous country on the planet that is promi- three Mondays in October. Part One, WWI nent in the news today. Classes are held on Prologue and Outbreak (FLL11), begins Tuesdays continuing October 6, with Part on October 12. Part Two, The Opening Two, The Qin to the Han (FLL07); Part Phases, Strategies, and Battles (FLL15) Three, From the Han to the Mongols takes place on October 19, followed by Part Three, Middle (FLL12) on October 13; Phases – Battles Part Four, The Great and Events (FLL19) Ming Dynasty (FLL16) on October 26. on October 20; and Part Next month, he Five, From the Ming to finishes with U.S. the Republic (FLL20) Entry, the Russian on October 27. Part Six, Revolution, and the From the Republic to Collapse of Central Today (FLL24), will conPowers. Stay tuned! clude on November 3.

Herb Sklar John Chamberlin (Junonia) and Ken Professor Adrian Kerr presents a six-session (Eagles Preserve) Peterson (Oakmont) course on the most populous country on the teaches two art will share their enjoy- planet, China. courses this semes-

ter, allowing painters their choice of subject using techniques learned throughout the course. Color, Color, Color (FLL12) is held on six Wednesdays beginning October 14, covering color theory in art and how to make hundreds of colors using only three different colored tubes of acrylic paint.

On the same six Wednesdays beginning October 14, Herb Sklar will teach Torn Paper Self Portrait (FLL14). Beginning with a photo he takes of you to serve as a guide, you will make a paper collage impressionistic painting. The instructor’s creative techniques make this seemingly complex project easy, and a lot of fun.

On Wednesday, October 21, we welcome back Dr. Frederick Schaerf, founder and principal investigator of Neuropsychiatric Research Center of Southwest Florida, to present Cognitive Issues Update 2015 (FLL17). He will expand on information gleaned from clinical research trials, by monitoring and serving as chair of the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Grant Advisory Board, and experience learned from more than 25 years of practice in neuropsychiatry in Fort Myers.

Susan Willoughby gives us a fantastic way to exercise brain cells in Intermediate Bridge (FLL18) beginning Wednesday, October 21.

Award-winning columnist Dan Warner (Turban) has a way with words. For four Thursdays beginning October 29, he will help students learn to tell a favorite holiday story with personality, writing with rhythm, word pictures, and expressing the writer’s unique personality – all while sharing loads of writing tips in his series A Holiday Writer’s Workshop (FLL21).

Keep in Touch

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 and registration requirements.

There is also an online calendar that you can print. 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.

We welcome ideas for future courses, and look forward to seeing you at an Academy class soon!

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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

Photo Club Meeting

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Thursday, October 1 2:15 p.m.

Social Center/IS Join this group if you have an interest in improving your photography skills, or meeting others who love to learn and share new techniques.

For this month’s Critics’ Wall, bring an 8x10 photo (on photo paper) on the topic of Architecture – anything from a building to a keyhole! If you have questions, call Dotty Morrison (Cellana) at 337-4015.

Do you know your neighbor?

Great Britain

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Monday, October 5 2:15 p.m.

Social Center/IS Great Britain, comprising the nations of England, Scotland, and Wales, is known for its long history, which is evident in prehistoric sites such as Neolithic Stonehenge and medieval castles like those at Warwick, Dover, and Caernarvon.

This event is for Shell Point residents who have traveled to, lived in, or have ancestral roots in Great Britain. Come enjoy the company of Shell Point friends as you snack on light refreshments.

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Go Hog Wild at Hogbody’s Bar and Grill

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Tuesday, October 6 10:00 a.m. Island 10:10 a.m. Woodlands 10:20 a.m. Eagles Preserve/EST 2 p.m. approximate return Cost: $7 (lunch on your own) Grab a sidekick and head with us to Hogbody’s in North Fort Myers for a lunch that promises down home BBQ and more. Where else can you find 54 flavors of chicken wings? If you love ribs, Hogbody’s has ‘em too. Unless you have a powerful big appetite, $10 should pay for your vittles and fixin’s. Feed your inner cowpoke!

Monkey Talk: Presentation and Movie

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Thursday, October 8 2:30 p.m. Monkey Talk 3:30 p.m. Movie Showing Grand Cypress Room/WDL Deborah Misotti, Ph.D., director of the The Talkin’ Monkeys Project Inc., will speak about her efforts to rescue and rehabilitate apes and monkeys. This sanctuary is a federally approved, non-profit holding facil-

Events • Programs • Parties • Movies • Outings • Excursions

Sun Harvest Citrus Presentation

ity; their main focus is to provide a home for forgotten primates while striving to connect people to earth-friendly lifestyles.

After the presentation, stay for Born to be Wild (2012), a 40-minute documentary featuring two animal sanctuaries designed to rehabilitate orphaned animals and then release them back into the wild.

Shell Point Walking Club Heads to Sanibel Pond Apple & Shipley Trails

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Saturday, October 10 7:45 a.m.

Meet at Administration Courtyard/IS Experience Sanibel as it used to be as the walking club explores these nature trails.

A walking club leader will share history about Bailey’s wharf (a ferry stop that included the original Bailey’s store), Miss Charlotte’s Tea Room, and a four-hole golf course. Join the group if you are physically fit and able to comfortably walk either three miles or five miles. Sign up by calling Charlie McDonald at (314) 276-7000 or Jerry Bishop at (239) 822-5608.

Saturday DVD: Meek’s Cutoff (2010)

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Saturday, October 10 2 p.m. & 7 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL The year is 1845, the earliest days of the Oregon Trail, and a wagon train of three families has hired mountain man Stephen Meek to guide them over the Cascade Mountains.

Claiming to know a shortcut, Meek leads the group on an unmarked path, only to become lost.

The emigrants face the scourges of hunger, thirst, and their own lack of faith in one another’s instincts for survival. When a Native American wanderer crosses their path, the emigrants are torn between their trust in a guide who has proven himself unreliable and a man who has always been seen as a natural-born enemy.

Keep Calm Under the Palms — Beach Day!

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Monday, October 12 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) A favorite outing for many residents, beach day gets us out in the sand, shade, and surf.

The group will head to Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park for fun, food, and frolic.

A picnic lunch will be served, with a traditional stop for ice cream at The Royal Scoop on the trip back to Shell Point.

Kaleidoscope 2015: A Celebration of the Arts

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Tuesday, October 13 7:15 p.m.

The Village Church/IS Kaleidoscope 2015 is a community celebration of the arts with participation by residents, staff, and special guests. Together we will celebrate God’s goodness and our community spirit as we kick off the first concert of the season with glitz, glitter, and bling! This festive program will feature the versatile, musical husband and wife duo, Billy Dean and Dawn Birch, with their Broadway and classical repertoire. This free program will also include the Shell Point Singers, a performance by the talented Cindy Sheng, violinist with the Naples Youth Orchestra, and Nostalgia, a jazz band featuring some Shell Point residents.

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Thursday, October 15 10:00 a.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL David Nicely, director of Sales and Marketing for Sun Harvest Citrus Company, will give a presentation about this local business. David will show a short video and discuss the operation, from the groves on the east coast to the packing house in Fort Myers. He will also facilitate a question-and-answer session, as well as provide complimentary juice samples.

We hope you can “squeeze” it into your schedule!

Computer Club: Introduction to Windows 10

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Thursday, October 15 2:15 p.m.

Manatee Room/IS Mike Peterson from Computer Medics will bring his laptop to introduce you to Microsoft’s newest operating system.

Experience what Windows 10 has to offer and get all of your questions answered about this updated software.

Friday Market Place

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Administration Courtyard/IS Autumn has arrived, and our Friday Market Place is here for you! Put on your walking shoes and come to buy local produce, jewelry, handbags, baked goods, honey, and more.

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Happenings

Places to go, People to Meet, & Things to Do

Bronco Bustin’ Fun at the Arcadia Fall Rodeo!

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Saturday, October 17 10:00 a.m. Island 10:10 a.m. Woodlands 10:20 a.m. Eagles Preserve/EST 7:00 p.m. approximate return Cost: $25 (concession food on your own) Howdy, partner! Put on your favorite jeans, hats, and boots, and head out to watch the second-ever fall rodeo in Arcadia. The spring event is legendary, but it’s new in the fall. After opening ceremonies, the rodeo “kicks” off with the bucking broncos. The cowpokes from Shell Point will spend several hours hootin’ and hollerin’, and havin’ a good ol’ time. But beware, buckaroos, the seating is on metal bleachers, so only the surefooted with adequate balance should participate. Be prepared for some Florida sunshine too.

Sunday Matinee: The Sting (1973)

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Sunday, October 18 2:00 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL When a mutual friend is killed by a mob boss in 1936, two con men (one experienced, Paul Newman, and one younger, Robert Redford) try to get even by pulling off a big con. This plot of revenge has several twists and last-minute alterations. (Please note the time change for this event.)

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“Mystery Date” Community Thrift Store Fashion Show

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Monday, October 19 1:00 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL Bring a friend or date to this “decked out” fashion show featuring “fab” offerings from the Community Thrift Store. Peek behind the Mystery Date door to reveal the latest couture and glamour at the store. Get “jazzed” over “groovy” styles, based on categories in the popular Mystery Date board game from 1965. This event will fill up fast, so be sure to “get bookin’” and sign up for your place to watch the show. Bring a donation for the Community Thrift Store and receive an additional entry for “neato” door prizes.

Light refreshments will be served.

Fall Dance: A Night in the Orient

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Tuesday, October 20 7–10 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL Cost: $10 per person The decorations and hors d’oeuvres at this year’s Fall Dance will entice you to step inside an Asian-inspired world as you dance the night away. You’ll feel like you’ve traveled across the globe to an oriental land. But don’t be fooled; Kelly & Shelly will still be playing all the songs you know and love for a toe-tapping good time. Come enjoy the food, friendship, and dancing! Reserved singles seating will be available.

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Wednesday, October 21 12:30 p.m. Doors Open 1–3 p.m. Games (with intermission) The Cove/EST Cost: $5 per person Attention all National Mah Jongg League members; be a part of this inaugural Mah Jongg Party at Shell Point. Get a table for four, or come as a single to be matched up with others. Space is limited so reserve your spot soon. Enjoy light refreshments and prizes. Please bring your Mah Jongg card.

Aviation Club Meeting

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Thursday, October 22 1:15 p.m.

Social Center/IS In his presentation, entitled The Anatomy of the Crash of Eastern Airlines #375, Dick Gallagher (Periwinkle) will share the “inside scoop” on what really caused the crash that took 62 lives shortly after takeoff from Boston’s Logan Airport in 1960. With a wealth of experience on the Lockheed L-188 Electra, Dick is uniquely qualified to analyze the factors involved in this crash.

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Friday, October 23 5:30 p.m. Hors d’oeuvres 6:30 p.m. Concert Woodlands Commons Lobby (2nd Floor) Returning organist and New York native, Ned Spain, will kick off the season with this first organ concert, performing familiar medleys and hymns, Broadway shows, patriotic songs, classical transcriptions, familiar operatic arias, and many more. Mingle with Shell Point friends and enjoy complimentary hors d’oeuvres before the concert. (No ticket or sign-up is required.)

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

Movie Night: Dragonwyck (1946)

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Monday, October 26 6:45 p.m.

Social Center/IS Miranda We l l s (Gene Tierney), a God-fearing country girl, accepts an opportunity to live at the glorious New York estate of her distant cousin Nicholas Van Ryn (Vincent Price) to take care of his young daughter. Upon arriving, she notices Van Ryn’s many eccentricities, including his retreat into guarded rooms and the meanspirited “care” he gives his tenants. Despite it all, Miranda falls in love with him, marries him, and gives him a beloved son. But an inconceivable turn of events shatters her innocence forever, puts her life at risk, and leaves her only one hope: the aid of the one man who sees through Van Ryn’s masquerade.

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Wednesday, October 28 10:15 a.m. Island 10:25 a.m. Woodlands 10:35 a.m. Eagles Preserve/EST 2:15 p.m. approximate return Cost: $37 (lunch included in fee) Education Coordinator Rachel Rainbolt has invited Shell Point residents to the Center for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (C.R.O.W.) on Sanibel Island to visit the center and have lunch with Hospital

Special event bus will be running

Director Dr. Heather Barron. Residents will be offered an overview about C.R.O.W.’s involvement with conservation medicine at the hospital, where lunch will be served.

After lunch, the group will take a guided tour of the hospital and rehabilitation grounds. This is a real treat because these areas are not open to the general public.

Quite a bit of walking and standing will be required for this field trip.

Library Book Talk

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Wednesday, October 28 2:15 p.m.

Social Center/IS Dick Jacker (Palm Acres) will review My Promised Land: The Triumph and Tragedy of Israel.

Native-born Ari Shavit’s award-winning book is a fullspectrum history of modern-day Israel, including the good, the bad, and the ugly. Refreshments and discussion will conclude the afternoon.

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Oktoberfest Celebration with Entertainment

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Wednesday, October 28 4–7 p.m.

Crystal Dining Room/IS Let Larry Roberts entertain you with lively Oktoberfest tunes as he strolls through the dining room. Classic German food will be served at this exciting annual event, so don’t miss the fun with your Shell Point friends and neighbors. Guten Appetit!

October Dinner: Schnitzel Haus

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Friday, October 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) Location: Fort Myers Celebrate Oktoberfest at the Schnitzel Haus! This family-owned German restaurant offers an excellent selection of German menu items as well as American favorites. Their famous schnitzel comes in 19 varieties, so one is sure to suit your taste.

Entrée prices are mid-range.

Annual Holiday Bazaar

Friday & Saturday, November 6 & 7 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

The Woodlands Commons

Purchase unique treasures for yourself and complete your holiday shopping for others, all in one location!

This year’s event will feature hand-made gifts crafted with care by residents, including items such as children’s toys, jewelry, woodworks, pottery, fabric art, ornaments, folded book art, and much more! Introducing new crafters and bringing back well-known favorites, this annual event is sure to have something for everyone. Bring friends and prepare for two fun days of shopping!

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Alcoholics Anonymous Thursdays, October 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 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 issues. For information, call the intergroup phone number, 275-5111.

Support Groups

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, October 6 and 20 Group 1: 9:15 a.m.

Group 2: 10:30 a.m.

Medical Center Conference Room/IS These therapeutic groups are 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 groups and can be reached at 454-2043.

Sign-up is required.

Diabetes Support Group Friday, October 2 1:00 p.m.

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

Finding Joy (for Caregivers) Thursday, October 8 1:30 p.m.

Manatee Room/IS This group promises to help you take care of yourself. The focus this year is on you, the caregiver or former caregiver. We will be exploring ways to identify and reduce stress, improve communication skills, and understand and handle difficult feelings.

Contact Jane Johnston (Lucina) at 4645903 or jjejjohnston@gmail.com for more information.

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Hearing Enrichment Group

Parkinson’s Enrichment Group

Wednesday, October 28 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. Friends and family are also encouraged to attend.

Monday, October 5 10:15 a.m.

King’s Crown Community Room/IS This group aims to provide support and educational opportunities to those affected

by Parkinson’s disease as a patient, caregiver, family member, or friend. Meetings include speakers, group discussions, and emotional support. For more information, call Janine Hammond, case manager, at 454-2186.

Memory Care Support Groups Tuesdays, October 6 and 20 Group 1: 9:15 a.m.

Group 2: 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. Note: Individual assessment is required before joining a group. Kathy Fratrick, LCSW, facilitates the group and can be reached at 454-2073. Individual appointments are also available.

Neuropathy Support Group Wednesday, October 21 11:00 a.m.

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

Shell Point COPD Support Group Tuesday, October 20 1:30 p.m.

Oak Room/WDL This group meets quarterly. 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.

Vision Enrichment Group Tuesday, October 13 10:15 a.m.

Social Center/IS This group provides educational opportunities and support for individuals dealing with low vision. Florence Putman (Eagles Preserve) is the chairperson. For additional information, contact Angie Prichard, case manager, at 454-2134.

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The fashion show was fun and special because the models picked out clothes from the store that fit them best and reflected their personalities. Some wore a fancy party dress; others were more comfortable in everyday combinations you could wear to go shopping.

Each of the outfits were spectacular in color and style.

Betty Maurer (The Springs) models clothes from the Community Thrift Store.

Jeannie Levantini models her outfit for fellow Springs resident Pauline Schroeder.

Isabelle Schuessler and Betty Clucas of King’s Crown anticipate a wonderful show.

Audrey Cortelyou, Arbor fashionista, models the outfit she selected from the Community Thrift Store.

Ann Nussbaumer (Springs) and Marnie Kent (Arbor) enjoyed getting to know one another.

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Get The Sweet Scoop About The Larsen Pavilion

Take a Tour Please join us at The Larsen Pavilion on Thursday, October 29, at 2 p.m. for an Ice Cream Social, including a presentation and tour of the Rehabilitation Center. Enjoy a delicious scoop of Love Boat Ice Cream while listening to information shared by facility administrator Sherry Brown, director of Long Term Care.

This is the perfect opportunity to get answers to Sherry Brown your rehab and skilled nursing questions before touring The Pavilion. Learn more about the range of services and what you can expect during a short-term rehab stay.

Please RSVP For more information or to reserve a space, please call Rhanda Lee at 415-5432.

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Call Resort Services at 454-2282 or 454-2054 to sign up for transportation.

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Bus passes will be issued before the first performance.

Please note this sign-up is for transportation only. You must purchase concert tickets on your own by calling 418-1500 for the Symphony Classical Masterworks Series, and 693-4849 for the Community Concert Series.

Please consider the following prior to signing up for transportation: • Walking is involved from the bus to the building.

• There are stairs if your seats are located on the upper levels; an elevator is also available.

• Barbara B. Mann Hall does not provide wheelchairs.

SYMPHONY CLASSICAL MASTERWORKS SERIES

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Transportation cost: $35 per person for series

Transportation cost: $35 per person for series

Saturday, November 21 Saturday, January 23 Saturday, February 13 Saturday, March 5 Saturday, April 2

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Concert start time: 8 p.m.

Concert start time: 7:30 p.m.

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As an organization, Shell Point aspires to excellence by espousing three core values: caring, serving, and satisfying its residents and employees alike. What helps breathe life into these core values – transforming them from a slogan into the heartbeat of a living, caring community – are the nearly 1,000 residents who volunteer their time and talent for the benefit of others. Volunteers and staff living these values set Shell Point apart as the community we cherish.

The leadership at Shell Point has long encouraged volunteerism, providing ways for residents to make meaningful contributions for the common good. For example, this year marks the 25th anniversary of The Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary, which in 1990 brought into being a cadre of volunteers whose service, according to Steve Minniear, Shell Point’s recently retired vice president of Healthcare Services, “. . . is often hidden from public view and [doing] what others might consider mundane or menial.”

Shell Point Director of Long Term Care Sherry Brown told the Pavilion’s core of 240 blue-jacketed Auxiliary volunteers earlier this year that, “nowhere else that I’m aware of [do volunteers] demonstrate the level of your giving and caring!”

The Larsen Pavilion functions as the cornerstone for continuing care at Shell Point. It provides that vital safety net of skilled nursing services we know will be there should we ever need it. But the Pavilion is more than a medical facility with doctors’ offices; it houses a first-class Rehabilitation Center, a Memory Care unit, and inpatient hospice care.

To aid in supporting the broad diversity of Pavilion functions, the Pavilion Auxiliary has organized into 16 committees, striving to support staff in their caring role and to add a human touch to every aspect of Pavilion life not directly related to medical care. There are committees devoted to

repairing and replacing wheelchairs, delivering books and beverages to residents, welcoming and registering visitors, coordinating entertainment for Pavilion residents, and making sure residents’ birthdays are remembered with a card and flowers.

A committee coordinates a team of specially trained dining companions who help those living in the Memory Care unit to enjoy their meals. One concierge committee sees to it that there are volunteers available to assist Pavilion staff as needed. Another committee coordinates volunteers who engage Pavilion residents in conversation and otherwise befriend them.

The Bakeless Bake Sale

Activities Committee: Karen Lieberles and Jetta Currise

Flower committee: Pat Straup and Mary Jane Rawlins

Beverage Cart: Ida Shiels and Mary Hardwick

Proceeds from The Bakeless Bakesale help support staff in their caring role and to add a human touch to every aspect of Pavilion life.

But not everyone living at Shell Point feels called or is able to render this sort of hands-on involvement. Each year, during the first two weeks of October, the Auxiliary conducts a fund drive, called “The Bakeless Bake Sale,” asking Shell Point residents to underwrite the multitude of care-directed programs at The Larsen Pavilion. These gifts enable everyone to be involved in brightening and enriching the lives of those living at the Pavilion.

The following examples illustrate how donations last year made a difference. In 2014, the Pavilion Auxiliary dedicated $8,240 of Shell Point resident gifts to pay for advanced training and education for nurses and other medical staff. The Auxiliary budgeted $1,928 to purchase three wide wheelchairs. Another $3,873 was earmarked for

two vital signs recorders used to measure blood pressure, pulse, and pulse oximetry. Resident donations of nearly $2,000 provided Christmas gifts to Pavilion residents. In all, Shell Point residents donated $26,930 to enhance the lives of friends and neighbors living at the Pavilion.

Beginning in 2015, the Pavilion Auxiliary will launch a three-year drive to make The Larsen Pavilion a more welcoming and brighter living environment.

Participate in our “Caring Heart” campaign; help us reach our goal of $30,000 and brighten the lives of friends and neighbors in need.

Thanks for joining with the Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary in caring for friends and neighbors in need.

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LIFEQUEST DISCUSSION GROUP: Physical Dimension

Break Free from Osteoporosis Saturday, October 24 at 11:00 a.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL Fitness Coordinator Hannah Hosterman will discuss the risk factors associated with osteoporosis and encourage residents to make a lifestyle change to build and maintain strong bones. Hannah’s slide show presentation will include recommendations for treating osteoporosis along with an exercise program demonstration. She asks participants to follow along with her as she demonstrates these exercises during the class.

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The Internet is full of thieves and vagabonds united by one common goal: To separate you from your hardearned cash. Don’t be fooled into thinking cybercrime is a technical problem with a purely technical solution. A firewall and antivirus software can protect your computer, but they won’t keep you and your identity completely safe.

Social engineering is the black art of influencing people, and it’s a hacker’s best friend. In essence, hackers can control us thanks to a refined understanding of human characteristics, such as trust, ignorance, greed, the need to be liked, the desire to help, and plain old gullibility.

Not even the most sophisticated software can succeed in protecting us from ourselves.

Follow these steps to help safeguard yourself, your computer, and your personal identity.

• Set a serious password. When you create a password, you should rate its relative security. The most secure passwords include

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• Be wary of Facebook. There are two key areas of social networking security – the technical sphere and the human one. Technical security is about setting up your profile correctly; your favorite site will explain how, so follow its guides. Next is the human aspect of security and our arch enemy, social engineering. No quantity of settings and check boxes can prevent a user from willingly complying with the bad guys, and this is what they depend on.

Here’s one simple rule to follow: Don’t do or say anything online that you wouldn’t do or say in real life.

• Viruses. Bogus security experts call unsuspecting PC owners claiming they’ve found a virus on the owner’s hard drive. All

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you need to do is pay a fee, and they’ll remotely remove the nasty thing. In reality, the scammers are just working through phone lists, planting the seeds of fear, then collecting bucket loads of cash and access to your private information.

• Software updates. Windows 7 and most major applications can be set to update themselves automatically, but you may consider running their updates manually to ensure they’re working properly. Smaller apps may need manual updating anyway, so check the makers’ sites for instructions.

If you have any questions or concerns, or if you just want to ensure that you’re properly protected, please call Shell Point Technical Support Services at 454-8248 to put in a work order and schedule a visit.

Empty boxes donated by Samaritan’s Purse for Operation Christmas Child need assembly. On Thursday, October 15, from 1–2:30 p.m., Eagles Preserve residents Jerry and Bonnie Bishop and Bill and Charlotte White will be hosting a box-assembling party in The Village Church sanctuary. Please come to help and join the fun.

Completed boxes will be collected November 8–15.

The Legacy Foundation and The Academy of Lifelong Learning present

Financial and Estate Planning for Women Wednesday, October 28 • 10 – 11 a.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL Please RSVP to either service desk. (LS03)

Are you prepared to manage your future? Are you sure your money will last?

Attend this presentation to learn about the six fundamental steps to be prepared, how to properly allocate your portfolio, and how to think about money using “The Bucketing Approach.”

Plus, hear what every smart woman should know: Why everyone needs an estate plan; planning for a long life – the importance of incapacity planning; and leaving a lasting legacy.

Sherri Hynden (ChFC) attended DePauw University in Indiana, receiving a B.A. degree in economics. She began her career with Arthur Andersen LLP, moved to Merrill Lynch, and most recently joined the Flint Financial Group of UBS Financial Services in 2012 as Senior Wealth Strategy Associate.

“I love working together as a family to help other families reach their financial goals, especially with

goals-based, multi-generational planning,” Sherri said.

“The work we do as a team is truly rewarding, and I consider it a great privilege to work with our clients making a difference for future generations to come.”

Mary Beth Crawford is a Principal in Cummings & Lockwood’s Private Clients Group in the Bonita Springs office. She focuses her practice in the fields of estate planning, tax planning, and probate and trust administration.

Mary Beth received a B.A. degree in economics, a J.D. degree, and an LL.M. degree in taxation all from the University of Florida. She is a member of the Real Property, Probate & Trust Law Sections of the American Bar Association and Florida Bar Association, and the Trust & Estate Section of the Collier County Bar Association.

Shell Point Charity

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Sherri Hynden, ChFC

Proceeds Benefit Memory Care at The Larsen Pavilion at Shell Point

Registration fee is $128, and a portion is tax-deductible.

Hurry, space is limited! Sign up today by contacting The Legacy Foundation at (239) 466-8484.

Hosted by:

• Continental breakfast and barbecue lunch • Silent auction and raffle prizes • Hole-in-one wins big prizes • Krista Fogelsong, ABC-7 news anchor, announcing tournament winners

Co-Sponsored by:

Q&A

FineMark National Bank & Trust Answers Your Personal Banking Questions

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The Social Security Administration offers an online portal called “my Social Security” that provides easy access to your Social Security information. If you are working, you can see your earnings records and estimates of future benefits. If you receive Social Security benefits, you can check benefit payment information, change your address and phone number, start or change direct deposit information, and receive a benefit verification letter.

Here are some of the features of the “my Social Security” account: • It’s a free personal online account with the Social Security Administration.

• It’s easy to apply online from the comfort of your own home at www.ssa.gov/ myaccount/.

• The application process is simple to complete.

• It incorporates fraud protection. The

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• Change your address.

• Start or change direct deposit.

• Get a replacement Medicare card.

• Get a replacement SSA-1099 or SSA-1042S for tax filings.

Social Security Administration uses Experian’s fraud-prevention services to protect you from identity theft. (If you currently have a security freeze, fraud alert, or both on your credit report, you first must ask Experian to remove the freeze or alert in order to create the account.)

• You can view proof of earnings and your benefits verification letter.

• You can manage your Social Security benefits:

It’s important to note that you may only create a “my Social Security” account using your own personal information and for your own exclusive use. Accounts may not be created or used on behalf of another person, even if you have that person’s permission. Unauthorized use of the service could subject you to criminal or civil penalties, or both.

If you have questions about this or any other topic, feel free to stop by FineMark on The Island, or give us a call at 461-5999.

October 5 • 9–10:30 a.m.

FineMark to Host FREE Shredding Event FineMark National Bank & Trust will host a free shredding event on Monday, October 5, from 9 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at The Village Church.

This event is for Shell Point residents, as a service provided by FineMark National Bank & Trust to help everyone prevent identity theft. Secure Shred will be onsite along with FineMark employees to help

ensure security of your materials.

Bring any shreddable items, such as credit and debit cards, ID cards, personal documents, old mail, etc., carried in any bag, box, or container of your choice. Please avoid pre-shredded paper, binders, bound books, phone books, etc., but staples, paper clips, plastic coils, discs, checkbooks, etc., are acceptable.

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It’s An Attitude of “Yes”

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We start in April because of the monthly giving option. Monthly giving is a plan that invites residents who are so inclined to sign up and make their donation in monthly increments. This option is a boon to strict budgeters like me or to people who simply like the convenience of the automatic renewal.

Other residents prefer to space out their donations to lessen the financial impact that the holidays typically have on their wallets. People find, too, that they can do better in terms of their overall donation when they spread the amount over several months – that’s certainly something to feel good about.

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paigns that Shell Point sponsors during other months in the year.

If you have other questions, the webpage created for the Employee Christmas Fund, located at www.shellpoint.net/christmasfund, contains a list of questions and answers that I hope you’ll find helpful.

It is easy to give: donation forms can

be found at either service desk or on-line; you can donate by check or by monthly billing.

Whether you opt for monthly giving or a single payment, please consider making a donation. It’s the way we can say, “Yes, I appreciate you” to the marvelous employees at Shell Point.

WOMEN’S MINISTRIES

GPS: God’s Positioning System GPS (global positioning satellite) systems are embedded everywhere these days – in your car, your phone, your camera, your computer. Your location can be pinpointed exactly, and you can receive directions to travel to any new place.

But instead of Siri or Garmin, what if the one providing directions was God? This year’s Women’s Ministries National Project is focused on “GPS: God’s Positioning System…Placed for a Purpose.”

The focus is on diaspora – those who no longer live in their home country. This displacement could be due to intentional

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migration, or unintentional or forced migration. Your prayers and giving will make ministries possible among Vietnamese in Cambodia or Taiwan; Muslim people in North and Central Asia, as well as in Europe’s creative access countries; and Chinese people in Peru and Panama.

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You are invited to hear a creative presentation of the needs of the diaspora and the ways in which God is positioning International Workers to make a difference in our world.

Join us in The Village Church on Sunday, October 18, at 6:15 p.m., and be prepared to consider the place where God’s GPS has directed you to serve.

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Shared beliefs and practices come to mind when we speak about a church community.

But what kind of community? In the previous two articles I focused on two core values that we strive to experience at The Village Church. We seek to be a community of forgiveness, and we seek to be a community of purpose.

We also aspire to be a community of hope. We desire to be a hopeful people, and that requires a bit of explanation.

The way we commonly use the word “hope” is not entirely consistent with its biblical usage. Whenever I think of my beloved West Virginia Mountaineers engaged in a contest on the football field or the basketball court, one may ask me, “Will the Mountaineers win?” And I would respond, “I hope so.”

When we use the word “hope” in that way, it speaks of uncertainty. I really don’t know if the Mountaineers will win or not.

It can go either way; they win some and lose some.

The biblical use of the word “hope” is meant to convey the opposite. It conveys a sense of certainty. Biblical hope is assured.

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The Bible is replete with references about this kind of hope. In Romans 8, we are reminded that our world is fallen, broken, desperately in need of redemption. But God has promised redemption – there will come a time when our messed up world will be restored to a glory beyond even its original condition at creation. The text puts it this way: Romans 8:20–21 (NASB95) — For the creation was subjected to futility, not willingly, but because of Him who subjected it, in hope that the creation itself also will be

set free from its slavery to corruption into the freedom of the glory of the children of God. That same passage also speaks about our own redemption, even the redemption of our diminishing bodies: Romans 8:23 (NASB95) — And not only this, but also we ourselves, having the first fruits of the Spirit, even we ourselves groan within ourselves, waiting eagerly for our adoption as sons, the redemption of our body.

So we are encouraged to continue to maintain a confident optimism, in spite of our own circumstances or the circumstances in the world around us: Romans 8:24–25 (NASB95) — For in hope we have been saved, but hope that is seen is not hope; for who hopes for what he already sees? But if we hope for what we do not see, with perseverance we wait eagerly for it.

I trust that you’ll join us in that hope and become part of a community of hope.

A community of optimistic people who, in spite of circumstances, are confident that God will fulfill every one of His promises – promises to redeem us (even our bodies!) and to restore our fallen world.

Romans 15:13 (NASB95) — Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that you will abound in hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Livinga Resilient a Living Life

Save the Dates: Nov. 15-17

Resilient Life

Hosted by The Village Church

Join Gordon and Gail MacDonald in November to talk about “Living a Resilient Life.”

Gordon is Chancellor of Denver Seminary, Pastor Emeritus of Grace Chapel in Lexington, Massachusetts, and editor at large of Leadership Journal. He has written many books and co-authored others with his wife, Gail, who is an author and speaker in her own right. Relevant titles include: Ordering Your Private World, Secrets of a Generous Life, Renewing Your Spiritual Passion, Mid-Course Correction, and A Resilient Life.

For more information, contact the church office at 454-2147.

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There is still time to save when you purchase multiple performances in each series in advance. For example, for the Fine & Performing Arts Series of five concerts, you save a total of $50. This offer is only good until the first concert is held on November

6. Individual concerts are $35 each, although you can save $15 if you choose three of the five Fine and Performing Arts concerts this season.

If classical music is your passion, you can save $20 when you purchase the Concerts and Conversations Series of four performances. And save $10 when you purchase the Southwest Florida Symphony series of two concerts, which includes the Discovery Concert: Beethoven’s Eroica and the Symphonic Folklore: Mendelssohn, De Falla, and Copland. These two concerts individually priced are $25 each.

Be sure to purchase your tickets to the Southwest Florida Symphony Holiday Pops concert ($30 each), and the farewell season

FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS

CONCERTS AND CONVERSATIONS

This season’s Fine and Performing Arts lineup brings culturally expressive and talented musical and dance ensembles to the recently renovated Village Church Auditorium at 7:30 p.m.

Concerts and Conversations offers classical music lovers an opportunity to experience concerts in an intimate setting of the Grand Cypress Room of the Woodlands at 7 p.m., and enjoy a dessert reception with the musicians following the performance.

Friday, November 6 National Dance Company of Siberia Monday, January 25 Duke Ellington Orchestra Tuesday, February 9 A Night at the Oscars: Hollywood Concert Orchestra Monday, March 7 Chicago Brass Quintet Tuesday, April 5 Broadway Pops International: The Music of Rodgers & Hammerstein Tuesday, March 1 Bonus Concert: Barbary Coast Dixieland Band

Monday, November 16 Gulfshore Trio Saturday, January 16 Ashu: Saxophonist Monday, February 22 Irrera Brothers Duo Monday, March 14 DaPonte String Quartet

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Once again, we are proud to present another exciting season of cultural excellence, featuring a wonderful array of talented performers guaranteed to please. It is only through your continued support of the musical series by your ticket purchases and donations to the Friends of the Arts, that we can continue to offer such a wide array of musical options for residents and guests.

Mark your calendars and stop by either service desk to pick up a concert brochure for yourself or a friend. We expect a sold-out crowd to several of this year’s events, so buy your tickets early!

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA SYMPHONY SERIES Shell Point is pleased to partner with the Southwest Florida Symphony to present several performances: the annual Holiday Pops concert and two chamber concerts that showcase the best of classical orchestral compositions, at 7:30 p.m. in The Village Church.

Monday, December 21 Holiday Pops Thursday, January 14 Discovery Concert: Beethoven’s Eroica, with Maestro Leif Bjaland Thursday, February 4 Symphonic Folklore: Mendelssohn, De Falla, and Copland, with Maestro Nir Kabaretti