Shell Point Life June 2017

ALSO INSIDE: Pearls of Wisdom • Butterfly Bed & Breakfast • Variety Show June 2017 Vol. 12 Issue 6

GOING GREEN

Residents Drive Conservation Efforts

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2017 Photo Show & Contest Winners

For the Love of

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The sea is His, for He made it, and His hands formed the dry land.

–Psalm 95:5

Location, Location, Location Thanks to Shell Point’s prime location in sunny Southwest Florida, residents are surrounded by tropical flora and fauna. Many residents proudly work to keep the planet green and healthy through active volunteerism, both at home and in the greater community.

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Several enthusiastic volunteers make the scenic, twomile drive from Shell Point to Sanibel Island. Turn to page 12 to learn how one large group of residents furthers environmental literacy at the world-renowned J.N. “Ding Darling” Wildlife Refuge.

Testing the Waters

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Would you like to meet an environmental expert? Look no further than aquatic ecologist and eco-toxicologist Steve Canton (Rosemont). This highly educated, experienced resident travels the world analyzing water quality issues from California to Ghana, Africa. Dive into his background on page 10.

In Your Own Backyard

Between volunteer opportunities and activity groups, there are many ways to care for the environment right here at home. Turn to page 41 to learn how Adopt-A-Road volunteers keep Shell Point Boulevard clean. Meanwhile, resident gardeners at the Shell Point Butterfly Habitat are dedicated to preserving nature and educating guests. Check into the Butterfly Bed and Breakfast on page 5.

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Sandy and Judy Montclare (Cellana) are united by a shared love for Southwest Florida and Sanibel Island. Beginning on page 7, learn about Sandy’s work with historical restoration and Judy’s calling to rescue animals in need.

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CORRECTION: In the February issue of Shell Point Life, the photo of Shell Point’s medical staff on page 3 was incorrectly labeled as “Shell Point’s full-time staff of physicians.” The correct caption should have been: “Shell Point’s full-time staff of physicians and advanced registered nurse practitioners.”

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hell Point is committed to environmentally friendly and energy efficient measures. It all started fifty years ago, when Shell Point became the first business in Lee County to use recycled water systems, and the organization has never looked back.

Whether it’s the expert cultivation of plants, a reduction in electricity and energy demands resulting from the Chiller Plant’s central cooling system, or other recycling initiatives, Shell Point devotes significant effort to considering the environment in its daily operations.

The care put into tending the Shell Point Golf Course is a great example. In fact, the Golf Course Maintenance team adheres to the Best Management Practices for the Enhancement of Environmental Quality on Florida Golf Courses (BMP) manual.

The BMP manual’s general purpose is to provide sound, positive management strategies to maintain golf courses. “This protects natural resources and the environment by focusing on areas of water quality, water conservation, Integrated Pest Management (IPM), waste management,

and wildlife habitat management,” said In addition, the computer is linked to several high-tech Golf Course Superintendent Mark Jacobs.

One way that these principles are weather stations that moniput into action can be seen in the team’s tor daily weather patterns by approach to water conservation. “We recy- neighborhood. The central cle what would otherwise be waste water by control system can automatically adjust the rinsing containers and sprayers in an iso- watering needs to replace only water that lated mixing area,” said Mark. “The rinse has evaporated or been used by the plant, water is recycled from this mixing area and resulting in the significant conservation of utilized for mixing with weed controller, to water resources. spray the native area and landscape beds.”

Shell Point’s Landscape Management Continued on next page team also implements water-conscious irrigation sprinklers with soil moisture sensors at the golf course. “Think of it as prescription irrigation,” explained Landscape Manager Steve Morton.

A central irrigation computer system can control the amount of water used by each individual spray head or irrigation zone. This allows staff to apply different irrigation techniques in distinct areas The care put into tending the Shell Point Golf Course is a of the course, based on need. great example of efficient energy measures.

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This same care is given to the naturalization process that governs the addition and removal of plants that beautify the golf course. “Not only does this process reduce the inputs of water, fertilizers, and chemicals, but it also creates wildlife habitats while filtering and improving water quality,” said Steve.

Additionally, Shell Point has embraced the concept known as Integrated Pest Management (IPM). IPM is a strategy of protecting the greens by seeking to prevent insect damage to plants using a combination of methods. “We pursue many different options, like biological pest control, selection of pest resistant species, and modification of cultural practices,” said Steve. “Pesticides are only used when other alternatives are not available.”

Beyond the Greens Environmental conservation is not limited to the golf course, or even to growing green things. In fact, the Shell Point Guest House is accreditated for its energy saving measures with the designation of “Florida Green Lodging” from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.

Even residents can participate in protecting our planet through Shell Point’s longstanding recycling program. “Residents can separate their household trash and deposit items into designated bins located in their court buildings,” explained Environmental Services Manager Tony Arias. “Recycling one aluminum can saves enough energy to run a television for three hours.”

According to Director of Facility Operations Paul Yacovitch, conserving resources has saved the entire community tens of thousands of dollars.

The Shell Point Chiller Plant helps keep the community cool in an energy efficient and environmentally friendly way.

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Above: Energy-conscious LED lights brighten miles of beautiful walking paths. Left: Golf course landscaping adheres to a naturalization process.

“Beyond the financial savings, a focus on applied environmental awareness has been a top priority at Shell Point. It trickles into many areas of our operations, from purchasing energy-saving appliances to installing light-emitting diode (LED) lighting across the campus,” said Paul.

Chillin’ Out

As the temperature increases during Florida’s hot, humid summers, so does the need for air conditioning. Escalating consumption of energy comes with a high cost.

Thankfully, Shell Point’s Central Plant, also known as the “Chiller Plant,” helps keep the community cool in an energy efficient and environmentally friendly way.

Large tanks of water are turned into ice during off-peak times when electricity is at its lowest rate. Industrial-grade mechanical chillers then use the ice to cool and circulate the chilled water throughout Shell Point. More than five miles of underground pipes provide a constant flow of 660,000-gallon, 42-degree water throughout the loop running from the plant to individual Shell Point buildings and back.

At each location, the chilled water circulates through air handlers that act as radiators, sending the cooled air into the units. After passing through the air handler the warmer water returns back to the plant, gets pumped through heat exchangers, and is cooled again to 42 degrees.

Located on the road between The Club at Shell Point and the entrance to Eagles Preserve, the Chiller Plant stands as a testament to Shell Point’s commitment to environmental stewardship – along with many other programs and practices.

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The Butterfly Bed and Breakfast provides a relaxing, nourishing environment for growing caterpillars.

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The Butterfly Habitat Bed and Breakfast, located on The Island at Shell Point, is one of the community’s many captivating attractions.

The screened enclosure functions as a safe and controlled environment for butterflies to complete their life cycle. It also provides residents with the wonderful opportunity to engage with nature and help find their inner “green thumb.”

With the help of resident volunteers, the habitat is filled with a lush variety of plants that host a myriad of different insect larvae.

This assorted mixture of greenery supports a diverse blend of butterflies.

The bold colors fluttering throughout the enclosure create a serene and whimsical atmosphere for all visitors.

Since its inception in 2016, nearly 700 caterpillars have checked in to the Bed and Breakfast for some rest and relaxation, and checked out as vibrant, mature butterflies.

This eco-friendly environment is unique to Shell Point because it is the only place of its kind. Everything inside the cage is not manicured, no pesticides or chemicals are sprayed, and plants are allowed to grow in their own natural way which provides the butterflies with all of the nutrients needed to flourish.

Volunteers are overjoyed with the facility because it gives them a chance to learn fascinating things and develop a bond with the beautiful wildlife.

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Imagine living in one of the best-preserved, magnificent expanses of nature in the country. Envision waking up in the morning with a thirst for adventure and fulfilling that desire with a visit to one of the world’s most celebrated wildlife refuges.

Here at Shell Point, that dream can become a reality. The J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island – located right in Shell Point’s backyard – allows residents to enjoy awe-inspiring, natural beauty whenever they please.

Recently, 30 assisted living residents did just that, during a pleasant afternoon spent in breathtaking scenery at Ding Darling. Guided by an enthusiastic, knowledgeable tour guide from Tarpon Bay Explorers, the group boarded a tram and rode through the spectacular refuge. Residents were fascinated to learn about the critical role that mangroves play in ensuring the survival of numerous wildlife species, as well as the survival and balance of the marine ecosystem.

Because it is part of the largest undeveloped mangrove ecosystem in the country, Ding Darling is home to an incredibly diverse roster of wildlife. Thanks to the guide’s keen eye for spotting elusive animals in the mangroves, residents observed stingrays, lizards, enormous schools of fish, and a few high-flying ospreys! Visiting at low tide ensured that the group’s experienced birdwatchers could find a vast number of exotic birds, which gather on the sand as the ocean recedes. Residents even had the chance to cheer on a local fisherman, who reeled in his best catch of the day.

Many assisted living residents have been lifelong birdwatchers, environmentalists, and outdoor explorers. This trip was an incredible opportunity to share their passion for the natural environment. Many exchanged stories of their own adventures in nature while reveling in the stunning vistas at Ding Darling.

Residents are already looking forward to the next trip to the refuge!

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Assisted living residents Lucy Miller (Arbor), Millie Ford (Springs), and Janet Dickens (King’s Crown) scouted Ding Darling for colorful birds, like the yellow-crowned night heron, and other tropical wildlife.

It was balmy and dry – the ideal day for walking – when the Shell Point Walking Club set out to tour Sanibel Island by foot. Nearly 60 residents strong, the group discovered perfect conditions for fun and fellowship along the Shipley and Pond Apple trails.

Fellow walker Don Adams (Junonia) offered insight into many historical markers along the way. Don played a major role in establishing the Heritage Trail on Sanibel, shared many interesting stories about the hard work and strong values of the original Sanibel settlers.

If you would like to join the Walking Club, suggest future destinations, or get involved in the planning, organizing, and leadership aspect of the group, contact Jim Plummer at (239) 337-2721.

Saving

Sanibel

BY TRISH ROBERTSON

Sandy and Judy Montclare (Cellana) have turned their affection for Southwest Florida into a labor of love.

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On your first visit to the home of Sandy and Judy Montclare (Cellana), you will instantly recognize that this couple enjoys being outdoors in Southwest Florida’s tropical paradise. Their two-bedroom apartment is decorated with nature-centered artwork, including photos of local birds and tropical floral paintings – each with a different story behind them. Their home just “feels” like Florida, and reflects the couple’s dedication to the area.

The Montclares moved to Sanibel just before Hurricane Charley slammed into Southwest Florida in 2004. Fortunately, the hurricane didn’t deter them from their plans

of becoming permanent residents. Two years later, Sandy retired from his 44-year tenure at IBM to enjoy retirement full time.

“You have to keep yourself busy; do activities that get you outside of your home,” Sandy explained when asked for advice on how to make the most of retiring. The couple certainly does stay busy. In fact, they may be even more active in their retirement than ever before!

Building Bridges One activity important to Sandy is his work volunteering with the SanibelCaptiva Conservancy Foundation (SCCF).

SCCF is a nonprofit organization founded in 1967 that manages over 1,800 acres of land on and around the Sanibel and Captiva

The Shipley Trail on Sanibel is one of the areas where SCCF Hammerhead volunteers work to maintain the fences and boardwalks.

Islands. The foundation is dedicated to the conservation of coastal habitats and aquatic resources in the surrounding watershed.

Three mornings a week, Sandy joins other volunteers to build trails and bridges on Sanibel. “I was recruited by a Sanibel neighbor to join the group and restore landmarks on the island. We call ourselves the Hammerheads,” explained Sandy.

“Every day is different. We have restored the Honey House at the Bailey Homestead.

Another other project involved building a bridge over the Sanibel River on the SCCF property, using old telephone poles donated by the power company. Most recently, we began installing shelves and cabinets in the SCCF dormitories.”

The Bailey Homestead in particular, which includes the Honey House, is one of Sanibel’s most historic landmarks. Built in 1896, it served as the home of island pioneers Francis and Sam Bailey. According to SCCF, the Hammerheads have been very involved with the restoration of the former mayor’s homestead, including siding replacements on the Bailey House and crucial repairs made to the Honey House’s windows, walls and deck.

Given his background in accounting, Sandy modestly considers himself the least qualified of the Hammerheads. “Many of the guys I work with are former contractors and foremen,” Sandy shared.

But whatever Sandy may lack in handson experience, he makes up for in passion.

“While it may seem like I am helping the community, volunteering really rewards me in return,” he insisted.

A handy fixer-upper, Sandy works with SCCF to restore and build Sanibel landmarks like this arbor at the Bailey Homestead.

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As a compassionate volunteer, Judy is always ready to answer the call of the wild and rescue animals in need. She keeps gloves, towels, and small animal crates on hand to safely transport animals to the nearest available drop-off location.

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When it comes to volunteerism, Judy Montclare doesn’t lack passion and motivation either. A former legal secretary and paralegal, she once worked for PepsiCo in New York. “After retiring, I started volunteering just to consume time, but now I’ll do anything to help a nonprofit,” said Judy.

Today, Judy volunteers for the Clinic for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) on Sanibel. “I am a Volunteer Emergency Rescue Transport, or a VERT,” she explained.

“VERTs are on-call volunteers, who are trained to capture and handle wildlife.”

Any rescued creatures in need are brought to the nearest drop-off point relative to geographic location. “I recently received a call around 9 a.m. to assist a baby bald eagle

that had been kicked out of its nest,” shared Judy. “That same day, I also transported a dove, a pigeon, and a squirrel from Cape Coral and brought them back to CROW.” When asked about how environmental issues have affected her work with CROW, she explained that the real impact is typically caused by rapid residential and commercial development in the area.

Thanks to her extensive experience with wildlife, Judy always considers herself on duty. One morning while walking with Sandy, she noticed a heron caught in some trees. Fortunately, a friend with a boat was able to take them close to the struggling creature. She carefully unwrapped the bird from the fishing line and pulled it onto the boat for transportation to CROW.

Although Sandy and Judy work with separate volunteer organizations, the Montclares find that their volunteer projects often bring them together. For instance, the Hammerheads were responsible for building cages at CROW to house rehabilitating birds – several of which Judy had helped save.

Judy and Sandy also participate together in the Sanibel 10K Race for FISH. The event benefits FISH of Sanibel-Captiva’s food pantry, where Judy also volunteers.

Despite busy volunteer schedules, the couple still finds quality time to spend with each other. They can be found taking long walks, playing tennis, and supporting their Cellana neighbors.

Judy serves as the court’s treasurer, and Sandy holds the position of Cellana court representative. “It’s my job to act as a liaison between Shell Point and its residents.

Right now, we are preparing for hurricane season,” said Sandy. “But no matter what need Cellana residents may have, whether replacing an outdoor light or sharing suggestions for the good of Shell Point, I’m there to make sure the information gets relayed.”

Sandy and Judy celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary in August 2017, and plan on traveling to Alaska, Austria, and Italy. The couple also has a family reunion planned in New York with their two sons and four active grandchildren. “When the grandchildren come down to visit, we are going to send them to the Sanibel Sea School,” laughed Sandy.

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Testing theWaters

BY GLENN MILLER

Navigating the highly specialized fields of aquatic ecology and ecotoxicology feels natural to environmental expert Steve Canton (Rosemont)

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An aquatic ecologist, Steve Canton (Rosemont) loves to be by the water. This environmental expert grew up in Minnesota and moved on to a long scientific career in Colorado.

While water has been Steve Canton’s professional life for going on 40 years, his career path was set in boyhood. “The idea of being a freshwater or aquatic biologist goes back to grade school and a nature counselor at summer camp,” said Steve.

“By eighth grade, I had a career plan.

I’d go to the University of Minnesota, then Scripps Oceanographic Institute to become a marine biologist,” explained Steve. “That was all well and good until I took a marine biology class in college and discovered that I get terribly seasick. I just shifted to freshwater biology.”

He attended St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota. His next stop was Colorado State University, where he earned a master’s degree in zoology. “My specialty was stream ecology,” said Steve, who added he is also an eco-toxicologist. “I also have a sub-specialty in the immature form of aquatic insects that live in and around water.”

His decades of experience in the field have provided a chance to develop an impressive depth and breadth of knowledge.

Water Works Currently, Steve works four days a week as a consultant for GEI Consultants, Inc., a job that sometimes takes him far from Shell Point. Recently, he traveled to San Bernardino, California, where he worked on a project to examine how the city’s reuse of treated wastewater. Steve also visited Mississippi to look at a selenium issue in the water supply.

Throughout his career, Steve estimates he has visited nearly 30 states doing fieldwork. A couple of years ago, he even visited Ghana. “They had a water quality issue,” he said, of a gold mine in the West African country. “And they needed somebody to try to figure out what they could do about it, so they flew me out there.”

While in Ghana, Steve visited the mine site for a week and collected data.

Steve collects aquatic insect samples from a stream in Turkey Creek, Colorado in the early 1980s.

“I looked at the circumstances and helped them out. A lot of it just had to do with how they managed their water,” shared Steve.

Since moving to Southwest Florida, Steve has learned about Lake Okeechobee, the Everglades watershed, and the release of water that plagues the Caloosahatchee all the way to the Gulf of Mexico. “It’s not just natural curiosity,” said Steve. “It’s really complicated, and the lake and water releases are an issue that vexes scientists and residents alike.”

Few people, even experts, agree on what to do. “Everyone has their own idea on how to fix the situation, and people have put together really long-term, complicated, expensive plans to do it,” explained Steve.

“We just have to be patient and let the plans work.”

Settling by the Shore When it came time to think about retirement, Steve and his wife Renée Chastant started looking for warmer climes after spending winters in chilly Tucson, Arizona.

They followed family to Shell Point. “For 20 years, my mother Elaine (Harbor Court) spent winters on Marco Island and the rest of the year in Minneapolis. As she looked for somewhere to retire, we wanted to make sure that someday she would be in a place like Shell Point,” said Steve.

According to Steve, Shell Point has a built-in advantage over comparable facilities in Minnesota. “Do you really want to go to a retirement community in Minnesota where you can’t go outside for six months a year?”

Steve asked his mom.

Elaine needed more convincing and asked her son and daughter-in-law to make the move with her. They agreed, and seeing a dolphin in the water on their first visit to Shell Point sealed the deal.

“You can’t beat that kind of salesmanship,” he laughed.

Steve, who now resides in Rosemont, is a scientist, birder, trombone player and fan of both classical music and baseball. In 18 months at Shell Point, he’s found little reason to leave, even for lunch. “We don’t have to go anywhere. There are great restaurants right here on campus,” said Steve.

Shell Point’s sub-tropical setting is a delight for a man who grew up in frigid Minnesota and later lived in arid Colorado. “I like it being green all the time,” explained Steve. “I love that there’s always something flowering.”

Now that the Steve and Renée are approaching their second anniversary at Shell Point, he hopes to sample more of what Florida offers. “I’m really looking forward to all of the things I can take advantage of down here that I have yet to do,” shared Steve. “I want to start kayaking. I’d like to do more boating.”

His work has taught him much about nature that he sees in and around Shell Point every day. “It’s such a wonderful place to live,” said Steve.

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Creating a Sanibel Refuge Residents Embrace Longtime Tradition of Volunteerism

BY NANCY HAMILTON

Shell Point residents started a tradition back in 1982, when the J.N. “Ding� Darling National Wildlife Refuge on Sanibel Island began its volunteer program. Since then and to this day, many Shell Point residents have taken up a banner as stewards of nature by volunteering at the refuge.

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Longtime volunteers at Ding Darling, Malcolm and Sue Harpham (Harbor Court) lead tours for visitors from around the world.

“Our refuge would not be able to accommodate the nearly 950,000 visitors we have each year without these volunteers,” said Jeff Combs, volunteer coordinator and refuge ranger. “They are the faces the visitors see – a great asset.”

Dedicated volunteers can be found at the Visitor and Education Center information desk, in the nature store, roving through Wildlife Drive or Bailey Tract with a list of birds and animals to spot, interpreting a nature program, providing environmental education, answering phones, offering biological and maintenance support, welcoming visitors, and keeping wildlife safe by patrolling for litter.

Among the refuge’s current helpers are Shell Point residents Malcolm and Sue Harpham (Harbor Court), Iver Brook

(Lucina), Tom Ware (Oakmont), and Bill Lupfer (Parkwood). Each brings diverse expertise to their volunteer roles.

Double Duty

Malcolm and Sue Harpham volunteer about 10 hours a week. Originally from North Yorkshire, England, Malcolm has donated 2,500 hours during his years as a refuge volunteer. Sue, who hails from Connecticut, has spent 2,600 hours pas-

sionately supporting the refuge’s mission of conservation and education.

The couple has manned the information desk and nature store, served as program interpreters, led advanced birding trips, and taught wading bird classes for tour leaders and volunteers. “I love that this affords me the opportunity to talk with people from all over the world,” said Malcolm.

As a former schoolteacher, Sue appreciates seeing the Lee County fourth graders who tour through the refuge as part of a grant program. “I hope this influences the children to become future environmentalists,” shared Sue. Into the Wilderness

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an outfitter in northern Minnesota for more than 20 years, Tom’s volunteer position in the nature store is the perfect fit.

“I offer my knowledge of outdoor equipment to prospective buyers – specifically binoculars,” said Tom. Tom likes helping people enjoy their vacations and the environment. “It reminds me of my time as an outfitter, where we helped explorers into the wilderness and welcomed them back,” he said.

On Fridays, Tom also joins the maintenance crew who climb into kayaks and remove monofilamnet fishing line from the mangroves and waterways. “I thoroughly enjoy it. You meet such nice people – both the volunteers and the visitors.”

Putting Expertise to Good Use A 15-year volunteer at the refuge with more than 1,500 hours under his belt, Iver Brook contributes his expertise as a shallow water ecologist. “I like the chance to talk with visitors,” he said.

As he does, Iver answers questions on the identification of birds and plants at the refuge about four hours each week. It gives me a great deal of satisfaction to help other birders,” shared Iver. As he does, Iver Dr. Iver Brook helps guests locate and identify birds.

Former outfitter Tom Ware advises visitors about specialty equipment in the nature store.

answers questions on the identification of birds and plants at the refuge about four hours each week. “It gives me a great deal of satisfaction to help other birders,” shared Iver. “When I encounter serious birders with advanced equipment, I also inform them about other local birding spots.”

Serious birders are more likely to search for the mangrove cuckoo, while visitors

who are new to the area often hope to spot the “big three” birds: roseate spoonbills, reddish egrets, and white pelicans. “White pelicans are the real snowbirds,” said Iver.

“They arrive in October and leave after Easter – 300 at a time. These pelicans weigh from 15 to 18 pounds, yet gracefully land like a ballet dancer.”

Where Iver can speak to fauna, Bill

Named for pioneer conservationist Jay Norwood Darling, the J.N. “Ding” Darling National Wildlife Refuge is part of the largest undeveloped mangrove ecosystem in the United States. Located on the subtropical barrier island of Sanibel in the Gulf of Mexico, its 6,400 acres offer sanctuary to spectacular migratory bird populations.

Inset: The “big three” birds to spot: white pelican, reddish egret, and roseate spoonbill.

Lupfer is all about the flora. Plants are this lifelong Ohio outdoorsman’s area of expertise, and he started volunteering at the refuge in 2011.

Bill roams the refuge, answering visitor questions about the identification of plants and birds. “I talk about whatever people are interested in. Often, I identify plants that are native to the places where our visitors come from,” explained Bill.

A Rewarding Experience Shell Point residents can recall specific experiences that stay with them from their years at the refuge, from interesting visitors to meaningful wildlife interactions.

Sue was once impressed by a six-yearold protégé who had memorized the Sibley Guide to Birds. This 624-page publication is used by visitors to identify bird species and learn about habitat and behavior.

Bill Lupfer puts his encyclopedic knowledge of plants to good use at Ding Darling.

For others, the native joy of Wildlife Drive leaves an impression. Malcolm appreciates the more common experience of watching a gopher tortoise hesitate as it crosses the road – and helping the creature make its way safely across.

The resident volunteers agree that the Ding Darling volunteer program feels like one big extended family. “It makes people feel welcome and included,” said Malcolm.

“The coordinator keeps us busy with a variety of tasks that require different qualifications for which the refuge provides training. They help volunteers feel they are contributing,” added Sue. “The program provides learning, growth, and reward. It’s a great family of volunteers.”

The program coordinator echoes this sentiment. “We are like a big family here at the refuge,” said Jeff. “All of the volunteers are part of that family and contribute countless hours and a vast knowledge to the program.”

“It’s an opportunity to pay back,” said Tom. “I’m amazed at the number of people who say thank you – but we’re the ones that benefit.”

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STAY SHARP DURING SUMMER

Brush Up on Art, History, Music, Technology, and More

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Join Bob Southern, Shell Point Director of Project Development, on Monday, June 12 for Building Our Community: 37 Years Developing Projects for Shell Point (CWN02). Can you imagine all of the construction projects that Bob has been a part of since 1980?

Picture Shell Point before the construction of The Woodlands and The Arbor, Eagles Preserve, The Springs, and The Estuary.

Hard to envision? Then come hear Bob talk about how this large-scale development was accomplished.

For The Love of Learning

Professor Adrian Kerr presents the remaining sessions of Ancient Rome: The History of Its Rise and Fall with Session Three (FLL11) on Monday, June 5, Session Four (FLL14) on Tuesday, June 13, and Session Five (FLL16) on Tuesday. June 20.

Trace the story of Antony, Octavian, and Cleopatra all the way to the reasons for the Decline and Fall of Rome.

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Susan Willoughby offers a four-session course on Intermediate Bridge (FLL12) during all four Wednesdays in June. Brush up on your playing skills, with instruction while playing.

On Friday, June 9, Sea Turtles (FLL13) is the focus of an environmental class by Kristie Anders, Education Director at Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation.

Nesting season at local beaches provides the perfect time to learn more about the fascinating, rare loggerhead, as well as the Kemp’s Ridley turtle, the green sea turtle, and a very rare occurrence of a 700-pound leatherback that chose Sanibel for a nesting event just a few years ago. Kristie will also include new information acquired from a sea turtle geneticist.

Artist writer Sandy Ehlers (Eagles Preserve) will emphasis the remarkable therapeutic and positive psychological impact that results when one creates art in You Gotta Have Art! The Importance of Awakening the Artist Within You (FLL15) on Friday, June 16. Renée Chastant, president of the Art Studio, will discuss the healing effects of art in her per-

Join Kristie Anders, Education Director at Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation, on Friday, June 9, for Sea Turtles (FLL13) to learn about these amazing creatures.

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sonal life. A slideshow of Monet’s famed Giverny water lily paintings, prepared by the president of the Photo Club Herb Sklar, will serve as the backdrop while Sandy summarizes the last seventeen years of Claude Monet’s life. During this time, Monet created his greatest masterpieces while living through encroaching blindness, the devastation of WWI, and the deaths of his son and wife. The audience will also be invited to discuss their personal art experiences.

New resident and engineer Charles Fuechsel (Parkwood) brings a wealth of scientific background to the community. He will combine his expertise with a lifelong interest in music by presenting a two part course on Wednesday, June 21 and Friday, June 23: The Sciences Behind Western Music (FLL17). Music has been invented in various forms by many cultures through the ages, but the system of music enjoyed today has become a de facto standard worldwide. Explore the subject of Western music from the perspective of several scientific disciplines: anthropology, mathematics, physics, neuroscience, and computer science.

Once again you will have the opportunity to attend a two-part AARP Smart Driver Course (FLL18), held right on location at Shell Point with resident instructor Ed Vanderhey (Coquina) on Tuesday, June 27, and Thursday, June 29.

Brush up on your driving skills, learn about age-related physical changes and how to adjust your driving to allow for them, and update your knowledge of the Florida driving laws.

Professor Adrian Kerr will set the mood for the celebrations around the nation’s birthday with Prelude to the Declaration of Independence and the US Constitution (FLL19) on Tuesday, June 27. This historian, who holds dual citizenship with the U.S. and United Kingdom, will recount history from the perspective of both sides

Academy on The Go heads to the Conservancy of Southwest Florida on Thursday, June 1. Enjoy a narrated boat tour, explore the nature center, and learn about local wildlife.

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Academy on The Go This month, educational field trips will transport attendees out onto the water with an eco-tour, as well as to a local island with a lot of “flavor.”

The Electric Boat Eco-Tour at the Conservancy of Southwest Florida (OTG03) on Thursday, June 1, will include a narrated 45-minute tour along the Gordon River prior to exploring conservancy attractions such as wildlife hospital exhibits, nature center, nature trails, Dalton Discovery Center, and more.

On Wednesday, June 7, adventurers will visit Matlacha, a colorful little island village between Cape Coral and Pine Island.

Attendees will enjoy the history, art, and taste that makes up Matlacha’s salty history

during The Flavors of Matlacha Island (OTG04).

Technology In addition to offering classes, technology instructors at Shell Point also provide one-on-one clinics regularly to be sure everyone gets their technology questions answered.

Walk-In Computer Clinics (TC-01) will continue every weekday morning in June at the Resident Computer Center in the Woodlands Commons.

Each Saturday, residents can attend Apple iPad, iPhone/MAC Free Walk-In Clinics (TC-02). Al Kaplan (Oakmont) will present Making Labels (CC02) on two Tuesdays, June 6 and 13, to show how to readily make labels using an easily kept, corrected address book, as well as the Mail Merge Program in Microsoft Word on Windows.

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a class on two Mondays, June 12 and 19, that will show how to use the builtin microphone to “speak to dictate text” instead of typing. Join her for Talking Is the New Typing – Dictation on Apple Devices (T3-05).

Continue learning and exploring about what the iPad offers with Bob Jakubiec (Lucina), during the fourth level class in Basic iPad 4 (T3-06) on two Mondays, June 13 and 19.

Penny Modrich continues teaching facets of the Apple iPad with Apple iPad – Printing from Your Tablet (T3-07) on Monday, June 26.

Don’t Be Late to Class!

Please refer to the Academy brochure or the resident website for more information.

There is also a calendar you can print online at www.shellpoint.net/academy.

Remember to review the Weekly Reminder and on SPTV prior to each class, to confirm that there has been no change of venue due to renovations in the Woodlands Commons building later this summer. Register for classes at either service desk. Contact Teri Kollath with any questions at (239) 4542254. We welcome ideas for future courses, and look forward to seeing you at an Academy class soon!

The French phrase en plein air refers to painting outdoors on location, from life – in contrast to studio painting in a controlled environment where the lighting is steady and the weather does not change.

The views at Shell Point provide plenty of scope for the artistic imagination.

Many Shell Point resident artists enjoy plein air painting, and some are even members of local art leagues. These leagues often gather together in a pre-chosen location to “paint what they see.” The only chit-chat during these two-hour sessions is an occasional tourist, who asks to peek and usually admires.

“There’s nothing quite like creating watercolors at sites like Periwinkle Place and the Sanibel Marina,” said Art Studio Vice President Dave Tompkins.

“It also provides a marvelous learning experience, because the outings end with a show-and-tell session that explores how each artist approached drawing, composition, and color.”

Art classes are offered through the Academy of Lifelong Learning. Contact Teri Kollath at 454-2554, for teaching opportunities and to share class ideas.

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Tinka Zeitvogel (The Estuary) stay active outdoors, motivated by her love of gardening.

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Taking a walk or going on a bike ride has many physical benefits that support a healthy lifestyle. Being outdoors in the natural environment can also create a sense of peace, relaxation, and stress relief. For many people, this may evoke positive emotion and a sense of spiritual well-being.

Residents can be active outside in a variety of ways. Shell Point’s unique, waterfront location and tropical setting proves to be a very attractive venue for retirement living, attracting prospective residents who are searching for a place that supports and enhances their ideal lifestyle.

Second Nature Tinka Zeitvogel (The Estuary) has always loved water and the great outdoors.

She and her husband Fred vacationed on the coast of Florida regularly, and later purchased a home on Sanibel. As a result, Tinka visited Shell Point long before moving here almost one year ago.

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River and the lush landscaping for which The Island is known. “I remember standing there, looking around. I said, if I ever have to live in a retirement community, this is where I want to be,” she recalled.

In late July 2016, the Zeitvogels officially became residents of The Estuary at Shell Point.

Before falling in love with Shell Point, the Zeitvogels lived in Boston, Massachusetts, for 37 years. During that time, Tinka found enjoyment in the serenity of the outdoors. A Master Gardener, Tinka actively designed and maintained a peaceful flower garden. “My one-acre country garden grew a beautiful variety of colorful wild flowers in various flower beds throughout the property, and also contained a pond and fountain,” said Tinka. “Many grassy paths wove through the garden, which led to quiet spaces. It became my spiritual sanctuary, a place to calm down and refuel.”

An active member of the Landscape Design Council of Massachusetts, Tinka spent most days working in the garden and lugging stones, digging, and planting. She was able to do what she loved while getting exercise at the same time. “It is a very fulfilling activity. At the end of the day, it was nice to sit out in the garden and enjoy it,” said Tinka.

Tinka also served as a docent at The

Garden in the Woods, a renowned native plant botanical garden in Framingham, Massachusetts, which attracts visitors from all over the world. Here, Tinka shared her passion for the outdoors and gardening in a social atmosphere.

Now a permanent resident at Shell Point, Tinka has retired her gardening sheers and enjoys the outdoors from a different perspective: through biking and other outdoor physical activities. “After the LifeQuest Expo in January, I met personal trainer Anna Valle,” said Tinka. “Now, I work out with her for one to two sessions per week.”

Like many residents at Shell Point, it’s important for Tinka to keep active because she wants to continue living healthily and doing the things she loves. “Tinka often has said to me while training, that it’s important to her that she stay strong,” said Anna.

“During her personal training sessions, we focus on full-body strength, balance, and stability work.”

Although Tinka is no longer gardening, she thoroughly enjoys the beautiful outdoor spaces at Shell Point. Tinka’s new quest? “I am motivated to remain as fit now as when I was gardening in Boston,” said Tinka. “I have an obligation to my body to keep it active. Staying active is a choice, and I’m making it!”

LifeQuest Discussion Group: S P I R I T U A L D I M E N S I O N

What’s Love Got To Do with It?

Hosted by Sunny Torres, Director of Spiritual Services Saturday, June 24 | 10:00 a.m. | Grand Cypress Room/WDL

Our spiritual health is directly impacted by the love we receive. There are different kinds of love, and different ways we give and take. With all the relational changes happening in our personal world, how can “love never fail?”

We live in a time where it particularly seems this valuable resource is dwindling away. We will look into the source of this precious provision for human hearts and find some answers for the demands we face today.

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Within the hour, what began as a Wellness Connection program evolved into something much greater as a direct result of the sheer comfort and willingness of those who felt open to sharing about their own lives. Residents who met for the first time began networking about mutual ideas to form a new resident club. One resident even shared that she enjoys getting outside and exercising with her walking poles. This inspired someone across the room to dig out

her walking poles and get back to it!

Wellness encompasses every aspect of daily life, and making neighborly connections enhances a fulfilling, balanced approach to a healthy, active lifestyle.

It was incredibly refreshing to see the excitement build and friendships start as residents made connections with one another – all because one resident had an idea for a program. In this moment, I realized I was witnessing what wellness truly is at Shell Point!

Stay well, and get connected!

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Master Ingrid Oliver demonstrates World Championship Taekwondo with a few friends.

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The “revues” are in, and the 2017 Shell Point Variety Show hit all the right notes! This evening showcase provided Shell Point residents and staff with a platform to demonstrate their many talents as the program traveled around the world from Italy to Chicago – and many places in between.

Audiences were transported by a variety of performances, which included a Taekwondo demonstration, many styles of dance, guitar solos, vocalists, and even an amusing story about a famous baseball player named Andy Hawkins (not of Village Church fame).

Resident show producer Carol Ashley (Coquina), worked hard to coordinate such a wide range of acts. “It couldn’t be done without support and assistance from a team of residents and employees who worked hard to make the show a success,” said Carol. “I can’t wait to see community’s creative side during next year’s show!”

Terry and Karen Hall Ballroom Dancing

The Shell Point audience loved the show.

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2017 SUMMER CONCERT SERIES

It’s summertime, and the living is easy – and so is the opportunity to attend this month’s Shell Point Summer Concert Series performance! Enjoy one of the richest and most varied forms of musical literature: the smooth, syncopated strains of jazz.

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Shell Point welcomes accomplished pianist Richard Dowling to perform the complete piano works of Scott Joplin, the famed AfricanAmerican composer of classic ragtime, during this evening to remember.

His Great Scott! solo piano recital, which will be performed in the Village Church Auditorium at Shell Point, will feature all six Scott Joplin piano works used in the 1974 Academy Award-winning movie The Sting, plus many other well-known and rarelyheard works of Joplin. The program will also feature an audience selection, randomly selected from the remaining complete Joplin piano repertoire.

Dowling will conclude with a magnificent piano transcription of A Real Slow Drag, the final number from Scott Joplin’s opera Treemonisha.

Meet the Performer A native Texan, Richard began his piano studies in Houston at age five, and his extraordinary musical talent quickly became evident. Richard made his orchestral debut with a Beethoven concerto, played with the Fort Worth Chamber Symphony at age eighteen.

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The Village Church • $25 degree in music summa cum laude from the University of Houston. Subsequently, Richard earned a master’s degree at Yale University where he was honored with the Lockwood Award for Best Solo Recital and the Simonds Award for Outstanding Solo and Ensemble performance. Richard rounded out his musical expertise with a doctorate from the University of Texas

at Austin, where he was awarded a full graduate fellowship.

This jazz musician is the first pianist in history to publicly perform the complete cycle of Scott Joplin’s 53 piano works – including rags, marches, waltzes, and cakewalks – during two historic sold-out recitals at Carnegie Hall. Through 2018, Richard will play more than 60 Joplincentered recitals nationwide, to commemorate the centennial of Joplin’s death and the sesquicentennial of his birth.

Works of Chopin, Ravel, Gershwin, and Gottschalk figure prominently in Richard’s repertoire. He is acclaimed by audiences for his elegant and exciting style of playing. Hailed by The New York Times as “an especially impressive fine pianist,” Richard Dowling appears regularly across the United States for chamber music concerts and solo recitals, jazz and ragtime festivals, and as a guest soloist in concerto performances with orchestras. Career highlights include a soldout New York orchestral debut at Lincoln Center’s Alice Tully Hall and solo recitals at Carnegie’s Weill Recital Hall in New York. He has performed solo recitals in the Far East, South America, Australia, Africa, and Europe. Today, Richard resides in New York and is a Steinway Artist.

Purchase tickets by calling the box office at (239) 454-2067 or stop by either service desk today.

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Leading a Lustrous Life

Speaker Janet Schappell Imparts Pearls of Wisdom at Legacy Breakfast

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On April 7, the Legacy Foundation hosted an elegant women’s breakfast in the Banyan Grille at The Club, themed “Pearls of Wisdom.”

140 women gathered to hear special guest speaker Janet Schappell, wife of President Martin Schappell, share a personal message of inspiration and encouragement. Janet offered six pearls of wisdom that are applicable to both everyday life and business.

In response to the high demand for Janet’s polished presentation, the Legacy also hosted a subsequent Pearls of Wisdom breakfast for an additional 140 guests at the Banyan Grille on April 20.

The two events, which were sponsored in part by FineMark National Bank & Trust, drew inspiration from Breakfast at Tiffany’s with Tiffany blue decorations and delectable breakfast dishes. The Club’s catering team prepared appetizing culinary masterpieces, including tropical fruit crepe purses, crab cake Benedicts, Monte Cristo sandwiches, and more.

“The food was outstanding and Janet’s message inspired me in countless ways. I hope to apply these truths to my own life,” said Pat Delisio (Oakmont).

“This event showed Shell Point at its finest!”

May we all gather the treasures of wisdom from others, to create our very own beautiful strand of pearls.

Janet’s Six Pearls of Wisdom When knotted together, six different characteristics of pearls point to a lustrous life: • As an oyster uses sand and sediment within its shell to create beautiful pearls, we too can use irritations as opportunities.

• Each pearl is unique in size, shape, color, and characteristic. Like pearls, we can celebrate our own uniqueness as individuals.

• True pearls of worth have transparency, and we should allow our lives to reflect honesty and openness.

• Valuable pearls shine with beautiful luster, and our lives can reflect this gleam by “letting our light shine” for others to see.

• Acid is a known liquid that can completely disintegrate a pearl. In our lives, we should avoid holding on to the “acid of bitterness” and instead live a life of forgiveness.

• Pearls are timeless and classic, and a string has the ability to enhance any outfit. We also have the ability to enhance the beauty and individuality of others by living our lives in humility.

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“The world is your oyster. It’s up to you to find the pearls.”

– Chris Gardner, The Pursuit of Happyness

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www.shellpoint.net/events

June LifeQuest Happenings Six Dimensions: Physical • Emotional • Spiritual • Educational • Community & Social • Natural Environment For questions about upcoming events or activities, please contact Resort Services Manager Beth Crenshaw at (239) 454-2290, or email: bethcrenshaw@shellpoint.org.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 6 • 2 P.M. GRAND CYPRESS/WDL

Take a leisurely stroll through the courtyard while you shop for locally grown produce, freshly-caught seafood, homemade baked goods, Brisket Brothers Pulled Pork, essential oils and other unique items at the weekly market. Market Place is growing and is a great place to get outdoors and chat with your Shell Point friends and neighbors. You won’t want to miss it! Come on out and join the fun.

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CLASSICAL MASTERPIECE BY FRED MOYER, PIANIST

Equally at home with Bach, Rachmaninoff, and Schoenberg as with Ellington and Peterson, Fred Moyer’s piano recitals are creative, engaging, and entertaining. Fred generally includes time-honored favorites, as well as pieces that audiences may hear for the first time. Also featured is his MoyerCam, a projection system that allows the audience to see Fred’s hands as he plays.

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WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 • 1:15 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS

There is just something about this store that will make you want to go back, over and over again! A trip to Best of Everything is requested by residents every year. Sign up today to head to Bonita Springs for a fabulous day of shopping for accessories, jewelry, purses, stationery, fanciful soaps and linens, gifts, and so much more. After shopping, there will be a lunch stop at the famous Mel’s Diner located just down the road. Prices are reasonable and servings are generous!

LIFEQUEST’S LIVING WELL WITH MICHELLE WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7 1:15 P.M.–1:45 P.M. OSPREY ROOM/IS Join Shell Point wellness manager and NESTA certified lifestyle and weight management specialist, Michelle Tompkins, as she gathers with residents interested in exploring different areas of wellness by sharing and learning from one another. Topics will center on the six dimensions of wellness with an increased focus on overall physical health, exercise, and nutrition. Although Michelle will lead the discussion, those attending are encouraged to bring material they find interesting and meaningful – or something new that pertains to wellness.

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STEPS YOU CAN TAKE TO PROTECT VISION THURSDAY, JUNE 8 •1:15 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS Vision loss is common among aging adults, but various steps can be taken to decrease the risk of experiencing issues relating to vision. Dr. Trevor Elmquist of Elmquist Eye Group is back to share practical tips to protect and preserve vision in his presentation: Six Things I Can Do to Protect My Vision. Dr. Elmquist will answer audience questions, and you may learn facts you didn’t know about your eyes!

BEST OF EVERYTHING – SUPER SATURDAY SHOPPING! SATURDAY, JUNE 10 8:45 A.M. ISLAND 8:55 A.M. WOODLANDS 9:05 A.M. EAGLES PRESERVE 2:15 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $8 (LUNCH ON YOUR OWN)

Do you experience chronic or acute pain? Does neuropathy impact your daily life activities? If so, you will want to attend this presentation by Dr. Jason Harre and Lee County Physical Medicine. You will learn about non-surgical options to alleviate your chronic or acute pain, as well as treatments that are available without medication.

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SATURDAY MOVIE: A WALK TO REMEMBER (PG) (2002) SATURDAY, JUNE 10 2 P.M. & 7 P.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL Love keeps together what lifestyles and peer pressure tear apart in this coming-of-age story based on a bestseller

by Nicholas Sparks. Set in North Carolina, A Walk To Remember follows the rite of passage of a jaded, aimless high school senior (Shane West), who falls in love with a guileless young woman (Mandy Moore) that he and his friends once ridiculed. The two develop a powerful and inspirational relationship in which they discover truths that take most people a lifetime to learn.

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INNOVATIVE THERAPY TECHNIQUES TO HELP CONTROL PAIN TUESDAY, JUNE 13 • 10:15 A.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS

Join your friends and neighbors for an entertaining evening of music and dining at The Club! A delicious menu is sure to tempt your tastebuds, and features chef-carved garlic and herb crusted tenderloin, Maine lobster, stuffed chicken bruschetta, oyster Rockefeller, twice-baked potatoes, artisan greens, and grilled vegetables, topped off by an ice cream bar with select toppings. Then, kick up your heels and dance this incredible night away with music by the popular Jerry Dycke. A singles’ table is also available.

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Presented by Program Director of Therapy Services Christine Gulotta, DPT, ATRIC, Innovative Therapy Techniques will give a brief overview of common approaches to pain within a therapy setting. The presentation will highlight the importance of aquatic therapy and why it is beneficial. Another area which will be explored is how essential oils are used for pain relief, what patient responses can be, and what the various options are.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 13 10 A.M. ISLAND 10:15 A.M. WOODLANDS 10:30 A.M. EAGLES PRESERVE/ESTUARY 2:30 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $8 (LUNCH ON YOUR OWN)

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 9 A.M. FIRST TRIP DEPARTS 10:15 A.M. FISHING SEMINAR WITH

CAPTAIN ROB MODYS 10:50 A.M. SECOND TRIP DEPARTS FROM

SUZY Q V DOCK/IS COST: $5 PER PERSON

Join us for lunch at this Naples award-winning Cuban restaurant. Fernandez the Bull offers traditional Cuban cuisine with a few twists. You will enjoy the same food that has made them famous since 1985. The menu offers everything from mouthwatering roasted pork to vegetarian selections. Find your new addiction! Entrée selections typically range between $6 and $23.

In celebration of Father’s Day, enjoy a fun and relaxing morning that includes a 45-minute nature tour around Shell Point on the Suzy Q V. Attend a special, educational fishing seminar by Captain Rob Modys of Soul Mate Charters. Guests will enjoy iced coffee and donuts. Family members are welcome to join the fun.

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THE BENEFITS OF EXERCISE FOR PARKINSON’S DISEASE FRIDAY, JUNE 16 • 10:45 A.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS

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MONDAY, JUNE 19 • 10:15 A.M. OSPREY ROOM/IS

Exercise is an important part of healthy living for everyone. For those with Parkinson’s disease, exercise is not only healthy, but also a vital component of maintaining balance, mobility, and daily living activities. In this presentation, Fitness Supervisor Hannah Hosterman will explain an appropriate exercise prescription based on the F.I.T.T. principles, which stands for frequency, intensity, type, time.

Hannah will also suggest group exercise classes that are most beneficial for those with Parkinson’s disease.

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SUNDAY MATINEE: FIDDLER ON THE ROOF SUNDAY, JUNE 18 • 2 P.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL This musical is based on the father of five daughters, and his attempts to maintain his Jewish religious and cultural traditions as outside influences encroach upon the family’s lives. The father must cope with the strongwilled actions of his three older daughters, who wish to marry for love, as each one’s husband moves further away from the father’s customs. Fiddler on the Roof held a record as the longest running Broadway musical for almost 10 years, and remains one of the longest running show in history.

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MEET JANE IREDALE SKINCARE MINERAL COSMETICS

Jane Iredale products are not only beautiful on the skin, but also healthy as well! Join the staff from the Shell Point Salon and Spa for an informational class with demonstration of makeup shades and techniques to compliment mature skin and facial features. After all, when you look good, you feel good!

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NOSTALGIA MONDAY, JUNE 19 • 1:15 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS Join the musical group called Nostalgia as they revisit popular music from the Roaring 20s. This lively decade was a time of rapid cultural and social changes. The invention of the radio helped spread music throughout the country. Duke Ellington, Benny Goodman, and Cole Porter became household names.

As the music gained popularity, the Charleston and Lindy Hop became popular dances. No signup is required so come on down and enjoy! Light refreshments will be served.

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TUESDAY, JUNE 20 4:15 P.M. ISLAND 4:30 P.M. WOODLANDS 4:45 P.M. EAGLES PRESERVE/ESTUARY 8:00 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $7 (DINNER ON YOUR OWN)

THURSDAY, JUNE 22 • 9:30 A.M. LIFEQUEST AQUATIC CENTER/IS Are you part of Shell Point’s already active aqua volleyball group, but want to sharpen your skills and improve? Or, maybe you simply want to learn the basic techniques and rules of Shell Point’s version of aqua volleyball? Meet with fitness coordinator and aqua volleyball staff leader Cheryl Cooper as she demonstrates the proper form to play the game. Cheryl will present the fundamentals on land and in the pool at the LifeQuest Aquatic Center, while you participate in the water.

The cuisine at Two Meatballs is the culmination of years of training and dedication. The menu is based on only the finest seasonal produce, fresh seafood, authentic oils, and cheeses. The cooks prepare each dish individually to order, to ensure a meal that is perfectly prepared and always pleasingly presented. Why not try some cannoli cake or tiramisu for dessert? Entrees typically average $12.95-$25.95.

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LOW VISION AND YOU WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21 • 1:45 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/ISLAND Age-related macular degeneration, central retinal vein occlusion, glaucoma, and diabetic retinopathy are just a few of the diseases that contribute to low vision.

Rehabilitation services can help those visually impaired attain a greater sense of well-being, independence, and optimum quality of life. Occupational therapist Michelle Van Gorder, director of therapy at Avidity Home Care, will discuss what services are offered, who covers these services, and how residents can benefit. She will also host a show-and-tell session to highlight available low vision equipment.

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AQUA VOLLEYBALL SKILLS WORKSHOP

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CAREGIVERS WORKSHOP: TAKING CARE OF YOU THURSDAY, JUNE 22 • 1 P.M. CONFERENCE ROOM/THE CLUB Taking on the role of a caregiver at any stage in life can be stressful and taxing. Join this open discussion workshop for caregivers, which will be held in a small group setting. Led by certified Aging in Place Specialist Michelle LaForme, discussion will focus on challenges faced by caregivers and ways to cope with the physical and emotional stress that accompanies the role. The importance of being good to oneself will be reinforced throughout the discussion. A special workbook will be provided, which those who attend can take home for future use and reflection.

The workshop will be followed by a mini-massage at the Seagrape Salon & Spa for all attendees.

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THURSDAY, JUNE 22 5:00 P.M. ISLAND 5:15 P.M. WOODLANDS 5:30 P.M. EAGLES PRESERVE/ESTUARY 10:00 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $85 (TIPS NOT INCLUDED)

MONDAY, JUNE 26 • 1:15 P.M. THE VILLAGE CHURCH/IS COST: $10 Join music’s rising stars behind the curtain at The Village Church for an intimate recital experience by two promising young artists who are pursuing a career as tomorrow’s prominent musicians. Pianist Luke Benedict and guitarist Collin Holloway are stellar performers who are both pursuing bachelor’s degrees in their respective instruments.

Learn about the history and influences behind their performance during a recital program that will feature Luke’s original works, as well as the music of Bach, Debussy, and Giuliani. Light refreshments will be served.

A noir-styled gumshoe has to solve his own murder aboard the train! These dinner train mysteries are such fun, and the food is always top-notch too. Sign up for an evening of intrigue, dining, and fun. Can you solve this creative and mysterious whodunit?

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BEACH DAY FRIDAY, JUNE 23 8:30 A.M. ISLAND PICKUP 8:40 A.M. WOODLANDS PICKUP 8:50 A.M. EAGLES PRESERVE/ESTUARY PICKUP 3:00 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $16 (ICE CREAM ON YOUR OWN) Beach day gets us all out in the sun, shade, and surf! The group will head to Delnor Wiggins Pass State Park for fun, food, and friendship. Bring a lightweight chair and your personal beach supplies. A picnic lunch will be served, and a traditional stop for ice cream will be included on the trip back to Shell Point.

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MOVIE NIGHT: SHOW BOAT (1951) MONDAY, JUNE 26 • 6:45 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS The daughter of a riverboat captain falls in love with a charming gambler, but their fairytale romance is threatened when his luck turns sour. This Broadway smash is an unforgettable musical and was nominated for two Oscars.

Don’t miss this must-see “oldie but goodie” with its timeless songs of life and love on a riverboat – and its equally timeless outcry against racial bigotry.

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your parents used to have. Sometimes it feels more like being in a museum!

After antiquing, the group will head to Mimi’s Café, which is always a great place for lunch. Prices at Mimi’s start around $6.99.

TUESDAY, JUNE 27 • 10:15 A.M. SOCIAL CENTER/S Although bladder cancer ranks fifth in diagnosed cancer and is fairly common, it has been vastly ignored. Karen Godfrey, a volunteer advocate for the Bladder Cancer Advocacy Network (BCAN), will lead this informative and educational presentation about the risk factors, symptoms, and latest treatment trends of bladder cancer.

Attendees will leave with a greater understanding of what can be done to prevent and treat this disease.

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GANNON’S ANTIQUE MALL THURSDAY, JUNE 29 9:15 A.M. ISLAND 9:25 A.M. WOODLANDS 9:35 A.M. EAGLES PRESERVE/ESTUARY 2:00 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $7 (LUNCH ON YOUR OWN)

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STEP WISELEE THURSDAY, JUNE 29 • 10:15 A.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS Falls are a leading cause of injury and death, and are not a normal part of aging. In fact, falls are often a symptom of something else going on. Analyst for the Lee County Trauma Center Mark Tesoro, MA, will lead a presentation which will focus on many steps that can be taken to drastically decrease the chances of falling. Participants will learn how to prevent falls, from purchasing the right kind of shoes to reducing medication side effects.

This little outing will be a fun antiquing trip, followed by lunch at Mimi’s Café. Antiquing is fun, because you can see relics from the past, things you grew up with, or things

4TH OF JULY — SAVE THE DATE!

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elebrate America’s birthday with a grand Fourth of July celebration! Mark your calendar for this all-American community event, held on Tuesday, July 4, at 12:30 p.m. in The Village Church to commemorate Independence Day. Enjoy entertainment by “Independence Day,” a musical band that will take you on a journey that spans nearly 250 years of American history with familiar patriotic songs and anthems. Also, considering the theme “American As Apple Pie,” the party just wouldn’t be the same without apple desserts!

Stay tuned for more details in July Shell Point Life.

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GRIEFSHARE

Support Groups ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS THURSDAYS, JUNE 1, 8, 15, 22 & 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 at (239) 275-5111.

CAREGIVER SUPPORT TUESDAY, JUNE 20 9:15 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 (239) 454-2043.

Sign-up is required.

COPD SUPPORT This group meets quarterly; the next meeting will be July 25 at 1:30 p.m. in the Manatee Room on The Island. The objective of this group is to provide information and discussion 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 (Oakmont) at (239) 482-3779.

DIABETES SUPPORT FRIDAY, JUNE 2 1:00 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS Both insulin- and noninsulin-dependent diabetics are encouraged to attend this meeting. Each monthly meeting covers a different topic and includes open discussion. For more information, contact Stephanie Devlin, case manager, at (239) 454-8246.

GriefShare is on break until September. This is a thirteen-week program providing help and encouragement after the death of a loved one. GriefShare is a special weekly seminar and support group designed to help you rebuild your life. We know it hurts, and we want to help! The next session begins on September 7 and runs weekly through December 7. Led by Jim and Judy Mayer (Junonia), call (239) 454-3139 for additional information.

HEARING ENRICHMENT WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28 1:15 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS Poor hearing can affect many aspects of one’s life. This group seeks to help residents cope with hearing loss, share information, learn about services and products that may help and offer support to each other. Friends and family are also encouraged to attend.

For more information, call Katalin Carrow, case manager, at (239) 225-2929.

MEMORY CARE TUESDAY, JUNE 6 & 20 9:15 A.M. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONFERENCE ROOM/IS These groups provide education and support to residents who have a memory disorder. The objectives are to identify practical strategies to help manage 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. Call Kathy Fratrick, LCSW, at (239) 454-2073. Individual appointments are also available.

PARKINSON’S ENRICHMENT MONDAY, JUNE 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 (239) 454-2186.

VISION ENRICHMENT This group is on break for the summer; the next meeting will be held on Tuesday, October 10. The Vision Enrichment group provides educational opportunities and support for those individuals dealing with low vision. Florence Putman (Turban) is the chairperson. For additional information, contact Angie Prichard, case manager, at (239) 454-2134.

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Composition, light, and the decisive moment are the important elements of photography. Any one element can create a GOOD photo.

When you have all three, you have a GREAT photo.”

Janis Winchester (Turban) “The Glory of God’s Glow over the Lincoln Memorial” 3rd Place, Architecture

This is the mantra Herb Sklar (Eagles Preserve), president of the Shell Point Photo Club, teaches in his photography classes and in Photo Club meetings. Fortyfive resident photographers entered this year’s Shell Point Photo Contest, all hoping their photographs would exhibit these important qualities.

Exploring Composition Composition is the strongest way of seeing. –Edward Weston, American photographer This year, the Photo Club was honored to welcome contest judge Andrew West, a photojournalist and nature photographer for the News-Press. As he viewed this year’s 222 entries, strong composition often was the key in being chosen for a ribbon.

In the Abstract category, Karen Hall (Nautilus) won first place for “Travel Treasures,” which the judge felt had strong composition, using concentric circles, drawing the eye to the center. Karen loved the bright Karen Hall colors of a photograph she had taken of a horse and (Nautilus) cart, but decided to use some photo-editing software “Travel to create an abstract photograph.

Treasures” When beginning photographer Vicki Hall 1st Place, Abstract (Sand Dollar) watched a video on Abstract Photography at a Photo Club meeting, she realized one of her photos had some of the important elements. She entered “Nature at Work,” and won second place in the Abstract category. The judge liked the composition, including a strong focal point in the lower third of the photo.

The judge commended Pam Blough (Cameo) for focusing in close on one part of the animal in “Eye of the Zebra,” He awarded a second place in the Other Pam Blough (Cameo) “Eye of the Zebra” Wildlife category because of its strong 2nd Place, composition. Pam took the photo when Other Wildlife she went on an Academy On-the-Go trip to the Naples Zoo. In “Just Hangin’ Out,” which won Kirk Gulledge (Junonia) first place in the People category, the judge was impressed with how the door framed the young boy with a window closed on one side and open on the other.

Kirk Gulledge (Tellidora) “The Morning Commute” 1st Place, Travel

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Kirk Gulledge (Junonia), “Sign of the Past” 1st Place, Architecture

COMPOSITION, LIGHT, AND THE DECISIVE MOMENT Continued from page 31

Kirk composed his first-place Architecture photograph, “Sign of the Past,” by shooting an old red barn through the empty frame of a roadside sign, creating a compelling composition. Taken at “the golden hour,” the old barn glows red in the late afternoon sun.

Seeing the Light Phyllis Ingalls (Eagles Preserve) “Tools of the Trade” 2nd Place, People

Mary Hirsch (Junonia), “Perfect Storm Water Slide” 1st Place, Motion

Embrace light. Admire it. Love it. But above all, know light. Know it for all you are worth, and you will know the key to photography. –George Eastman, American businessman, Kodak-Eastman Warren White (Sundial) won a second-place ribbon in the Travel category. “Learning the influences of light has helped me compose what I see into more exciting photographs. In ‘The Many Ways to Dubrovnik’ the composition of the bridge and two ships point toward the middle of the picture. Light plays an important role in that it enhances the bridge as an arrow,” said Warren.

Fran Ippensen won first place in Other Wildlife with “Winged Beauties.” While visiting a butterfly garden, she noticed a beautiful moth. As she took the photograph, two butterflies flew into the frame. The judge liked how light highlights the colors and the design of the wings, showing details in these designs, while dark leaves offer good contrast.

Embracing the Decisive Moment

Don Adams (Royal Bonnet), “Pinwheel” 2nd Place, Motion

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Fran Ippensen (Royal Bonnet), “Where’s the Elevator” 2nd Place, Architecture

To me, photography is the simultaneous recognition, in a fraction of a second, of the significance of an event.

–Henri Cartier-Bresson, French photographer Mary Hirsch (Eagles Preserve) caught people on a water slide to win first place in the Motion category. The water slide took place on a cruise ship and Mary anticipated the timing just right to get the perfect shot of a woman zooming through the large tube.

Patricia Fishburne’s (Estuary) “Romantic Interlude” captured a pair of great blue herons during one of their many elaborate breeding rituals. While visiting Viera Wetlands in Brevard County, Florida. Patricia took the shot at exactly the right time as the birds Patricia crossed bills and flared their feathers.

Fishburne When a scuba diver’s head popped up (The Estuary) above the deck, he was just looking for “Romantic a tool from his bag to clean the bottom Interlude” of Phyllis Ingalls’ (Eagles Preserve) boat. 1st Place, Birds She recognized a special moment and took his picture, winning second place in the People category for “Tools of the Trade.”

Composition, light, and the decisive moment garnered ribbon after ribbon for Shell Point photographers. Andrew

Larry Talbot, “Shell Point Pelican” 3rd Place, Birds

Larry Talbot “Tree Swallow” 2nd Place, Birds

Larry Talbot (Eagles Preserve) “American Avocet” BEST OF SHOW and 1st Place, Reflections

West had to pause many times as he studied each category, often going back and forth, weighing the choices as he judged. Several times, he complimented the high quality of the show overall.

New residents with great skills, residents taking up photography for the first time, and still others who year after year challenge themselves to improve their craft all combined to make the 2017 Shell Point Photo Contest and Show the best display ever!

Roberta Young (Turban) “Yellow Beauty” Honorable Mention, Other Wildlife

Best of Show Composition, lighting, and the decisive moment all came together for a first place in the Reflections category. Capturing the graceful American avocet, standing in still water and just beginning to move, gave Larry a well-composed photograph. It happened at just the right moment, beautifully lit to show a perfect reflection. When the judge compared “American Avocet” to all the other first place winners, those three elements earned Larry the coveted “Ted Boynton Best of Show Award.”

Using a Nikon D7100, with a Nikon VR 500mm zoom allows Larry to capture birds moving too quickly or too far away for

this is the very first time he has ever entered any photography competition! Larry has been taking photos for many years, but when he became a Florida “snowbird,” he challenged himself to learn how to photograph the many beautiful birds of this area.

The Ted Boynton Best of Show Award is given annually in honor of the late Ted Boynton (Macoma) who led the Shell Point Photo club as president for many years and was announced at this year’s Gala by Mary Boynton (Macoma).

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many cameras. He caught a white pelican in the process of landing to win third place in the Birds category with “Shell Point Pelican.”

He also captured “Tree Swallow” on a preserve in Michigan. The bird repeatedly landed in the same place, so Larry used a Nikon VR 18-200mm for this photo, which won a second-place ribbon in the Birds category, as well.

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Dotty Morrison (Cellana), AT HOME IN THE GALAPAGOS “Cormorant Eating Octopus”

COMPOSITION, LIGHT, AND THE DECISIVE MOMENT Continued from page 33

Juried Show Several resident photographers, who have won numerous ribbons in past Shell Point contests, stepped aside from competing and instead participated in the Juried Show. The challenge for these photographers is to create a cohesive theme of six photographs, attempting to be more creative and skillful each year.

Shell Point Life asked each photographer to share the inspiration or approach behind their juried photo series.

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Pete Martin (Lucina) PEOPLE OF CHINA “Traffic Jam”

an exponential rise in “picture taking” since the advent of cell phone cameras. The long lens enthusiasts are now becoming a minority in the tourist photography experience. I have tried to depict the range of equipment usage from “selfies” to the traditional cameras in use by interestJohn Ippensen (Royal Bonnet) ing people. The theme is titled, PHOTOGRAPHERS “4” “Photographers.”

Pete Martin My theme was Les Davidson The inspiration to sub- “People of China,” and the photographs mit “Photo Montage” as a theme was moti- were taken on a trip to China. The clothvated by my desire to express myself with ing was colorful in various settings and another form of photography. Each image many people allowed their picture to be taken. The children were espeis without a title so that the cially photogenic. viewer can imagine the mesSallie Rich My theme sage being conveyed. was “First Lift off the Nest.” I Herb Sklar Teaching an found it inspiring and beautiAcademy class about digiful to watch an osprey behind tal drawing and painting Sundial strengthening its on the iPad, using the app wings and achieving its first Procreate, has inspired me lift-off from the nest. It made to create images using multime think, “If at first you don’t media, combining photograHerb Sklar succeed, try and try again.” phy, painting, and drawing. I (Eagles Preserve) Dotty Morrison I chose created a digital drawing of a TAKE ME FOR A SPIN washing machine and then “Washing Machine 2” “At Home in the Galapagos” in order to highlight my inserted a self-portrait photograph at different angles onto the wash- recent trip. Photographing marine iguaing machine. I call this whimsical piece, nas and blue-footed boobies was exciting, but capturing a flightless cormorant “Take me for a Spin.”

John Ippensen It has become con- just about to swallow an octopus was a spicuously evident that there has been once-in-a-lifetime experience.

2017 Photo Contest Winners Sallie Rich (Tellidora) FIRST LIFT OFF THE NEST

Category 1 – Abstract 1st 2nd 3rd HM

Karen Hall Vicki Hall Pam Blough David Tompkins

Travel Treasures Nature at Work Design in the Lagoon Croton

Category 2 – Architecture 1st 2nd 3rd

Kirk Gulledge Sign of the Past Fran Ippensen Where’s the Elevator?

Janis Winchester The Glory of God’s Glow…

Category 3 – Birds 1st 2nd 3rd HM HM

Patricia Fishburne Romantic Interlude Larry Talbot Tree Swallow Larry Talbot Shell Point Pelican Stokes Fishburne Lunch Time!

Stokes Fishburne Willet Wings

Category 4 – Motion 1st 2nd 3rd

Mary Hirsch Don Adams Larry Talbot

Perfect Storm Water Slide Pinwheel High Speed Egret

Category 5 – Other Wildlife 1st 2nd 3rd HM HM

Fran Ippensen Pam Blough Paul Berg Roberta Young Larry Talbot

Category 6 – People 1st 2nd 3rd HM

Kirk Gulledge Phyllis Ingalls Holly English Old Cape Cod

Winged Beauties Eye of the Zebra High-Jumping Dolphins from “Thriller” Yellow Beauty Sad Eyes

Just Hangin’ Out Tools of the Trade Summertime Twist Emily Palmer

Category 7 – Reflections

Don Adams (Junonia) “Curves” 1st Place, Still Life

Stokes Fishburne (The Estuary) “Shenandoah Sunset” 2nd Place, Scenery

1st 2nd 3rd HM

Larry Talbot Phyllis Ingalls Pam Blough Warren White

American Avocet The After Glow Total Reflection The New Reflecting the Old

Category 8 – Scenery 1st 2nd 3rd HM HM HM

Patricia Fishburne Summer Delight Stokes Fishburne Shenandoah Sunset Karen Hall Sandy Solitude Frank Moore Serenity Cookie Swendsen Dewdrops Robert Hommez Meadow Flowers

Category 9 – Still Life 1st 2nd 3rd

Don Adams Warren White Don Adams

Curves Friendship Birds Hot Rod

Category 10 – Travel 1st 2nd 3rd

Kirk Gulledge Warren White Ann Erickson

The Morning Commute The Many Ways to Dubrovnik Flying High

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Eloise Bennett (King’s Crown) has always been a social butterfly, known by her friends and family for having a sweet, fun-loving personality. Once she moved to King’s Crown in 2011, Eloise stayed engaged in many activities focused around art and music. However, as her dementia progressed, Eloise spent less time out and about socializing and remained closer to the comforts of her own apartment.

Nearly two years ago, King’s Crown Nurse Manager Jamie Scherer introduced the idea of the day respite program to both Eloise and her family. “Eloise has always enjoyed attending the recreational programs offered at the King’s Crown, but we could see that she would benefit from a more structured day program that

“We are so excited that Shell Point offers this program.

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Both the King’s Crown staff and Eloise’s family have seen the difference that the program has made. She is happier and more engaged not just while attending the program, but throughout the entire day. “We are so excited that Shell Point offers this program.

Mom can participate in both the Arbor Day Respite Program and the King’s Crown activities,” said Eloise’s daughter Jane Wenzel.

“Living out of state, we don’t get to visit Mom as frequently as we would like. But during our last visit, we could see the positive impact of this program firsthand. The Day Respite Program has given her a new sense of confidence, and she is once again comfortable in social settings,” explained Jane. “Before this program, we struggled to get Mom motivated to leave her apartment and join us for dinner during Program Leader Nicole Bergskaug helped Eloise Bennett visits. The time, she was happy (King’s Crown) increase her confidence in social engagement. to go out and was recognizing people. This program has with others and can succeed with activi- given Mom the encouragement she needed ties designed according to their individ- to be confident, happy, and engaged again!”

Physical activity and social interaction ual strengths and abilities. The program’s monthly activities calendar serves as inspi- is key to maintaining good mental health ration for the day’s happenings and all daily and has been known to help ward off and programs are based on the six dimensions slow the progression of many types of of wellness. Each activity is tailored to con- dementia. The Arbor Day Respite Program nect with the unique interests and passion certainly can help in preventing feelings of of those residents who are attending the pro- loneliness and isolation.

If you are interested in receiving a copy gram on any particular day.

Eloise began attending the Day Respite of a calendar of activities, or are interested program, moving quickly from participating in learning more about the Arbor Day just occasionally to consistently going three Respite Program and its registration process, call Patt Turner at (239) 225-2921. days per week. She looks forward to it. would provide her ongoing stimulation and socialization consistently, throughout the day,” said Jamie.

The Arbor Day Respite Program provides a welcoming, supportive environment where residents with memory impairment can engage in meaningful encounters

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Good skincare practices and facial services can actually result in a reduction of damage to the skin. I have witnessed this firsthand with my own skin. Just two years ago, I had extensive freckling show up on the skin scanning machine. After attentively caring for my skin, I discovered this year that there was virtually no freckling and only one dry patch! I believe that GM Collin Skin Care products, facials, and Collagen Induction Therapy (CIT) have made all the difference.

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products on the day of the event saved an extra 10 percent on their purchase.

Two door prizes were given away in a drawing at the end of the day. Dawn Heintzelman (Sundial) won a Seagrape Signature Facial. Jean Knox (Lakewood) took home a prize basket valued at $150!

Giveaways Galore!

Who doesn’t enjoy saving money and free gifts? Each event attendee received an organza bag of free samples that included a skincare product, Jane Iredale lipstick, and cuticle oil.

The first 25 people to arrive received a certificate for a complimentary clinical peel with their next facial!

Additionally, everyone who scheduled a facial or purchased skincare

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“A gift certificate to the spa makes a great gift! I made good use of a much-appreciated Christmas gift from my husband. Thanks to the Seagrape Salon & Spa, my skin is healthy and well!” –Peggy Zimmerman

The well-attended event brought family and friends together. Sisters Gerayne Tomkinson and Judy Brock (Eagles Preserve), with aesthetician Pat Charbonneau and Salon Manager Robyn Church.

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No other discounts apply.

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THE LEGACY FOUNDATION IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE ACADEMY OF LIFELONG LEARNING PRESENTS

Final Wishes: Thoughtful Advanced Planning Presented by: Advanced Planning Specialist Missi Lastra, and Rachel Schad, Licensed Funeral Director, from Harvey Engelhardt Funeral Home

Thursday, June 8, at 10:15 a.m.

Social Center/IS (LS02) Sign-up required; contact either service desk.

Planning funeral arrangements for a loved one requires organization in the midst of grief and sadness, and is often a difficult burden to endure. Pre-planning final arrangements for yourself or a loved one eases difficult moments for your family and those you care about, while ensuring that your desires are met. Peace of mind comes after knowing that many decisions which could potentially burden your family will already be taken care of.

Join Missi Lastra, Advanced Planning Specialist, and Rachel Schad, Licensed Funeral Director, with Harvey-Engelhardt Funeral and Cremation Services as they discuss topics that are sensitive in nature, but necessary to ensure that your final wishes are complete.

SOME TOPICS OF DISCUSSION WILL INCLUDE: • Essentials of planning for cremation • A planning guide for veterans • Ask a funeral director: Q&A session • Everything you wanted to know about funerals and cremations, but were afraid to ask.

Assisted Living Informational Presentation

Seminars & Tours

The Arbor Tuesday, June 20 • 9 a.m.

The Springs Tuesday, June 27 • 2:30 p.m.

King’s Crown Thursday, June 29 • 9:30 a.m.

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Are you interested in learning more about the assisted living services offered at Shell Point? Join Rita Southern, Director of Assisted Living, for an informational presentation about assisted living. Leave knowing how the assisted living waiting list works, how to access assisted living at Shell Point, the differences among the King’s Crown, The Springs, and The Arbor, and the basics of what assisted living entails and when to consider making a

move to this level of care.

This informational presentation will be offered at each assisted living building. Following the presentation, take the opportunity to tour the building where the presentation is being held, including multiple furnished apartments. If you have already heard the presentation and are interested in signing up for just the tour portion of the event in a different location, you are welcome to do that.

Space is limited, so reservations are required.

Please call (239) 454-2299 to RSVP today.

Q&A

FineMark National Bank & Trust Answers Your Personal Banking Questions

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Question: How can I detect telemarketing fraud and get telemarketers to stop calling me?

ANSWER: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) defines telemarketing

as a plan, program, or campaign to sell goods or services over the phone. Most telemarketing companies abide by guidelines set forth by the FTC and Federal Communications Commission (FCC). However, there are telemarketers who are out to defraud consumers by using unfair and/or deceptive trade practices.

You can help protect yourself against telemarketing fraud by following these guidelines:

1. Ask questions about the company, products, or services offered. Legitimate companies should not hesitate to give you the requested information.

2. Understand the offer completely.

If an offer sounds too good to be true, it usually is too good to be true.

3. Beware of free prizes – particularly if you have to pay a fee, prepay taxes, or respond immediately.

4. Don’t be afraid to say no. Ask the company to call back if you want time to think about it.

5. Don’t give out personal information (e.g., account numbers, Social Security number, etc.).

6. If you do buy something over the phone, never send cash. Instead, send a check or a money order.

If you have been contacted by a telemarketer whom you suspect may be engaging in fraudulent activity, call the National Fraud Information Center at

1-800-876-7060 for information about how to report fraud and which regulatory agency to contact.

If you want to stop all telemarketing calls, you can place your phone numbers on a national “Do Not Call” registry. Once you register your phone number, most, but not all telemarketing calls should stop within 31 days. You may continue to receive calls from political organizations, charities, and telephone surveyors, as well as calls from companies with which you have a business relationship. Register for free online at www.donotcall.gov, or call 1-888-382-1222.

To verify a number on the Do Not Call Registry, log onto www.ftc.gov/donotcall, and click “Verify a Registration.”

If you have questions about this article, please feel free to stop by the FineMark office on The Island, or call us at (239) 461-5999.

Hitting the Road On the third Saturday of each month, several dedicated Shell Point residents walk along Shell Point Boulevard wearing bright orange vests and carrying strange looking sticks.

These “road warriors” comprise the Shell Point Adopt-a-Road volunteer program.

The volunteer group enjoys serving outdoors during the months of October through May, and their efforts keep Shell Point Boulevard looking clean

and beautiful. Within about an hour of work, each Adopt-a-Road volunteer can nearly fill a grocery bag with litter that has been tossed or accidentally blown from passing vehicles traveling into Shell Point.

Would you like to take the environmental high road? Become a part of this active group by contacting Resort Services Manager Beth Crenshaw at (239) 454-2290.

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Eleanore Pullen, wife of Associate Pastor Don Pullen, loves books and is an avid reader. She reads all kinds of books: fiction and non-fiction, the classics and modern authors. As a public school reading specialist, Eleanore’s job has been to encourage children to read. “I’m always pointing children to books that I love,” she says.

Eleanore will share the impact of five books that have shaped her spiritually and emotionally. Each of the books has the theme of a

journey and each one has been important at a particular time in Eleanore’s own life journey.

Join Us

Women’s Connections invites you to find a friend who loves books and join us for this inspirational talk on Wednesday, June 21, in the Hospitality Room of The Village Church.

Refreshments begin at 10 a.m., with the program following at 10:15 a.m. See you there!

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by Envision Miami. A team of eleven participants representing Shell Point and The Village Church joined the group for a day spent sprucing up Benjamin Franklin Elementary School in North Miami.

During the community service day, every exterior door and support column received a fresh coat of blue paint. The school parking lot was restriped and parking bumpers were repainted. Volunteers raked the immediate area around the buildings, in order to pick up leaves and debris.

Once the work was completed, a block party was thrown for students and local residents. “Something like this hasn’t happened for 45 years around here!” commented a neighbor.

We must show our Christian colors if we are to be true to Jesus Christ.

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Eleven energetic Shell Point residents and Village Church staff teamed up for Renew the City. The team concluded by throwing a block party for Miami residents.

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We marvel at the created world.

We delight in the beautiful sunsets over the Gulf in Southwest Florida. We are overwhelmed with the floral splendor that surrounds our paradise-like setting.

We thrill as dolphins play in the wake of the Suzy Q V. We’re amazed when the manatees frolic in the Island Lagoon – albeit in slow motion!

We also travel (or used to) where the seasonal changes bring anticipated pleasures. The mist rising from the valleys in the Appalachian Mountains in the spring. The splashes of deciduous color in the New England autumns. The amber waves of grain spreading out across the fruited plains of the Midwest. The white caps of the majestic Rockies rising into the azure skies in the West.

How many other images can you think of, from your experiences, that have captured your imagination from around the world? Surely you can multiply them. We marvel at the created world.

Even God marveled at the created world. Genesis 1 is the record of His marveling. Theologians, cosmologists, and anthropologists try to dissect the chapter and joust about its meaning and signifi-

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cance. But one thing is clear – God marveled at His creation.

“And God saw that it was good.”

The sevenfold repetition of joy in God. This was not simply a utilitarian evaluation. He wasn’t saying, “Ok, I think that will work.” After each segment of creation, the Creator Himself delights in His masterpiece. If God, who is Spirit, had a

fist, there would have been a “fist-pump.”

This is God finding pleasure in being God. The culmination of His created work was the creation of human beings. God took special delight in His humans, for He made us in His image. God-like qualities passed on to His creatures enabling a relationship with God Himself. Love,

rationality, appreciation for beauty, moral inclinations, and more – all aspects of humanity that we receive as gracious gifts of the Almighty.

So God, after creating humans, looked at the whole of creation, and declared it “very good!”

With grace comes responsibility – namely, the Creation Mandate. Humans were given a command and dominion. The command: “Be fruitful and multiply.”

The dominion: superintend the rest of the creation. God’s intention, from the very beginning, was to multiply stewards for His wonderful, marvel-inducing, creation.

We haven’t always done well with the Creation Mandate. Not long after Genesis 1 is Genesis 3.

Sin entered the picture.

Selfishness produced broken relationships – with one another, with God, and yes, even broken relationships with the created world.

But the Creation Mandate hasn’t changed. We still have God’s gracious gifts, and we still have our responsibility as stewards. Shell Point Life reminds us of these very things. I think God looked at this edition and “saw that it was good!”

Never stop marveling!

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The clients of the South Fort Myers Food Pantry are grateful for the continued support and generosity of Shell Point residents. During the Village Church’s April Food Drive, the South Fort Myers Food Pantry Coalition collected 1,000 pounds of food and monetary donations totaling $3,305. These donations have filled the pantry shelves and will enable the food pantry to purchase $26,440 worth of food from the local food bank.

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Nature’s Notebook

By Steve Morton,

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Greatest Hits It had to be you, it had to be you I wandered around and finally found, that somebody Who could make me be true Could make me be blue And even be glad just to be sad, thinking of you Billie Holiday’s deep contralto voice and smooth jazz accompaniment had an immediate effect in the living room. On the sofa, my grandfather adjusted the bullet-shaped reading lamp and back-folded the St. Louis GlobeDemocrat newspaper to finish the story on page A7. Grandmother took off her glasses and rested her head onto his left shoulder, daydreaming of big band dances from her youth. Even their high-strung French poodle stretched out with a big yawn while nestled in between the arm of the sofa and my Grandfather’s right thigh.

There were so many layers of Pledge on the blonde wood cabinet of Grandfather’s “hi-fi” that S.C. Johnson himself should have made a sales call. Since most recently becoming “responsible,” I boldly walked over and picked up Billie Holiday’s LP cover. My grandmother abruptly sat up in concern, Grandfather stared incredulously over the top of his paper, and Fifi bared her upper teeth.

For the next few minutes I made no sudden movements, with the hope that Ms. Holiday would work her calming magic

once again. I studied the album cover and was amazed by Billie’s hair decoration. It wasn’t outrageous like Carmen Miranda’s famed headpieces, yet Billie’s three white flowers were really huge, perched on the upper left side of her head.

Years later, as a horticulturist rooting through a bin of five dollar CDs, I found the same Billie Holiday album and discovered that those large flowers on Billie Holiday’s head were gardenias.

What’s in a Name?

Alexander Garden was clearly destined to love plants based upon his surname alone.

As a young, Scottish-born naturalist in the 1750s, Garden corresponded with Swedish scientist Carl Linnaeus who developed the Latin naming procedure for identifying all living species. Garden sent Linnaeus American plant specimens like magnolias and the loblolly-bay for classification.

It was the Golden Age of Botany, and plant species whizzed about the Seven Seas in sailing vessels like 45 RPM records at a sock hop. Flowering plants were the rock

stars of the naturalist community.

In 1762, Alexander planted the first cape jessamine in America, and the bloom quickly landed on everyone’s top 20 hit list. To honor Garden’s contributions, his friend Linnaeus renamed the entire genus of plants after Alexander Garden.

Today, the cape jessamine is known simply as a gardenia.

Native to Asia, the gardenia has been cultivated in China for more than a thousand years. Like Billy Holiday, the gardenia is elegant and regal, yet difficult to grow and may be considered temperamental. It requires a highly organic, acidic soil and in Southwest Florida’s alkaline, sandy soils, gardeners struggle to maintain the shiny, dark green foliage.

The struggle is most certainly worth the effort, because the perfect, white creamy blossoms seem secondary to the phenomenal fragrance. The perfume has been described as lush, tropical, heady, sweet, and rich. Once you have experienced the scent of a gardenia, it is unmistakable and establishes a standard to which all other flowers are unfairly compared.

This summer at Shell Point, we have many opportunities to make that comparison with gardenia plants distributed throughout the Island and Woodlands neighborhoods. Two of my favorite gardenia plants are located at the entrance to The Arbor. When I sample the fragrance of these flowers, it takes me back to a simpler time when gentlemen placed a flower in their lapel and ladies wore gardenias in their hair.

Gardenia, it had to be you.