Shell Point Life January 2018

January 2018 Vol. 13 Issue 1

SHELL POINT SET TO CELEBRATE FIFTY YEARS OF COMMUNITY

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Jeremiah 29:11

The Promise of a New Year There’s something special about starting a new year that sparks optimism and resolve for many, whether the year in question is one’s fifth, or ninety-fifth. At Shell Point, 2018 kicks off a year of celebration as the organization marks its 50th anniversary of caring, serving, and satisfying.

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It’s Time to Celebrate!

You’re invited to commemorate Shell Point’s 50th anniversary milestone by attending a week-long series of special events that will culminate in the 50th Anniversary Celebration Extravaganza on Friday, February 2. Mark your calendars for these memorable programs by turning to page 4, and keep an eye on your mailbox for an invitation.

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This issue is filled with a flurry of activities, programs, and events. Explore new horizons as The Academy of Lifelong Learning’s spring semester launches fresh courses across many fields of study, detailed on page 10. Flip to page 34 to set sail on the Suzy Q’s seasonal sunset cruises.

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Plus, you won’t want to miss the LifeQuest Wellness Walk and Expo, which lets you connect with Shell Point health and wellness resources to support your LifeQuest goals.

You’ll find more information about the Wellness Walk, brandnew fitness challenge, and expo on page 16.

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

Director of Marketing & Communications Lynn Schneider Editor Sarah Nadal Creative Director Rich Cerrina Senior Designer Wendy Iverson Graphic Designer Kathy Grove Contributors Debbie Brewer, Richard Brown, Robyn Church, Beth Crenshaw, Melody Desilets, Claude Emler, Jan Emrich, Ann Erickson, Marilynn Fowler, Janine Hammond, Andy Hawkins, Lilli Honc, Cameron Honeycutt, Gabriella Kelly, Teri Kollath, Anne Lehotsky, Ginny Miller-Plaza, McKenzie Millis, Steve Morton, Roger Palms, Doug Potts, Don Pullen, Dora Robbins, Emily Rose, Laura Slack, Michelle Tompkins, Dottie Tronnes, Susan Uhleman, Matthew Whelan, Randy Woods, Peggy Zimmerman Do you have story ideas or photos to share?

Contact Editor Sarah Nadal by calling (239) 454-2055 or emailing sarahnadal@shellpoint.org Shell Point Life Available Online You can find the current issue as well as back issues of Shell Point Life magazine at www.shellpoint.org/shellpointlife.

15101 Shell Point Blvd. • Fort Myers, FL 33908 (239) 466-1131 • www.shellpoint.org Shell Point is a nonprofit ministry of the Christian and Missionary Alliance Foundation, Inc.

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It’s a British Invasion!

Calling all Anglophiles!

If you are fond of England, its people, or its culture, you won’t want to miss The Art of the Automobile, an event hosted by the Shell Point Photo Club and the Resort Services team.

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r o ws e a c o m p e l l i n g d i s p l ay o f a rt w o r k by r es i d en t p h oto g r a p h er D o n A da m s (J u n o n i a), entitled The Art of the Automobile. Hosted by the Shell Point Photo Club, you’ll find that Don’s photos illustrate the use of shapes and details to convey motion, speed, power, elegance, and utility. Don views the automobile as art, a sculpture exquisitely crafted by artists whose work conveys the vehicle’s character and personality.

While visiting the Shell Point Photo Studio and Gallery, sign up for a drawing to win one of Don’s iconic prints.

At the same time, the British Car Club of Southwest Florida will showcase antique, English-made automobiles. Marvel at the polished gleam and impeccable craftsmanship of cars like the 1961 Morgan Plus 4, 1966 Jaguar E-Type, and 1972 Mini Cooper. The owners of each vehicle will be present to answer questions about their classic cars.

To tie the whole event together, you’ll be able to purchase lunch from food trucks that will be available to satisfy any craving for British fare that you may have! Choose from two food trucks: The Brit Pit and Southwest Florida Weiner Dogs. After lunch, stop by the Tamu Cupcakery or Love Boat Ice Cream stands where you’ll find an array of sweet treats that are also available for purchase.

You’ll also enjoy live entertainment from the band Flash Back, who will perform some of the great hits by British entertainers. You won’t want to miss the fellowship, door prizes, and much more awaiting you at this event!

Photos by Don Adams (Junonia)

The Art of the Automobile British Car & Photography Show • Food Trucks • Live Entertainment • Door Prizes

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What a Year This Will Be!

Celebrating Shell Point’s 50th Anniversary All Year Long

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As the page of the calendar turns from 2017 to 2018, we start the beginning of another new year here at Shell Point. Each year in this beautiful community is special, but this particular year marks Shell Point’s 50th anniversary!

An anniversary is a time to celebrate the memories of yesterday, the joys of today, and the hopes of tomorrow. As we cross this significant threshold, we start by acknowledging God’s gracious provision for Shell Point and His love for both the people who live here and the people who work here.

Shell Point is dedicated to the service of God and the care of His people and we rely on His strength each day as we aspire to faithfully carry out the mission and ministry of this organization.

Celebrating All Year Long

To celebrate our 50th Anniversary, several departments are working diligently to design an entire year of events around this exciting milestone. Do you remember the songs, games, and movies from 1968? Well, you’ll have fun attending movie nights, parties, and special programs organized to take you back to the year Shell Point started.

SPTV will produce special segments commemorating the history of Shell Point. Teri Kollath, manager of The Academy of Lifelong Learning, is organizing special classes that will look at the past 50 years of interesting topics such as space exploration. Do

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you recall the beehive? Well, if you do, Robyn Church, Salon & Spa manager, has a fun, lighthearted review of popular hairstyles since the 1960s.

A 50th anniversary logo will be used each month in Shell Point Life to identify and call your attention to these and many other special anniversary programs throughout the year.

I hope you will join us as we come together to take a look back at where we have been and how far we have come.

A Spectacular Start The year begins with a special week unlike any other in the history of Shell Point. Mark your calendars for January 29 through February 2, to attend this exciting week of festivities commemorating Shell Point’s 50th Anniversary.

Arbor Grand Reveal Tea Monday, January 29 2 to 4 p.m.

Start the week off at an afternoon tea at The Arbor in The Woodlands. This lovely event will be hosted by Resident Support Services and will include light refreshments, beautiful music, and a tour of the building’s new, breathtaking interior design.

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tation will make court pickups and will run continuously throughout this “come and go” event. A ticket is not needed for this event; however, please RSVP on the reply card in the upcoming invitation so that we can prepare for your attendance.

Arts Center Groundbreaking Tuesday, January 30 10 a.m.

Please join your friends, neighbors, and area dignitaries under a tent located at the future site of The Arts Center for an official groundbreaking ceremony hosted by the Legacy Foundation. Enjoy classical music and a delightful continental breakfast as we celebrate this exciting project that will benefit all residents of Shell Point.

Bus transportation will make court pickups. A ticket is not needed for this event; however, please RSVP on the reply card in the upcoming invitation so that we can prepare for your attendance.

Serenity Cove Old-Fashioned Picnic Wednesday, January 31 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Join us at Serenity Cove on The Island as we celebrate the grand opening of this serene park setting with a dedication ceremony and old-fashioned picnic hosted by Resident Life. Residents of each court will be seated together and served a picnic lunch of fried chicken, coleslaw, baked beans, and fresh fruit, plus peach cobbler or strawberry shortcake for dessert.

Live musical entertainment will take you back to yesteryear as you enjoy a delicious glass of sparkling lemonade, iced tea, or an old fashioned bottle of cream soda or root beer.

Residents of the garden courts and mid-rises are encouraged to walk if possible.

Bus transportation will make court pickups throughout the neighborhoods. A ticket is not needed for this event; however, please RSVP on the reply card in the upcoming invitation so that we can prepare for your attendance.

Celebration Extravaganza!

Friday, February 2 Afternoon Seating: 2:45 p.m.

Evening Seating: 6:45 p.m.

Friday will be the grand finale of this fun-filled week. Get ready for an exciting afternoon or evening at the Celebration Extravaganza hosted by the Legacy Foundation.

This event will include a variety of entertaining elements designed to delight and inspire you. We are pulling out all the stops to create a dynamic, fast-paced program. Have you ever wondered what’s in the time capsule located in the Administration Courtyard? Well, we will be finding out at the Celebration Extravaganza! In addition to opening the time capsule, the program will include a photo montage from all of the earlier events that week, inspiring music by world-renowned soprano Sylvia McNair with pianist Kevin Cole, and a video of the past 50 years of Shell Point’s amazing history.

Residents will enjoy delicious refreshments provided by FineMark National Bank & Trust.

Watch Your Mailbox You will receive a special invitation in your Shell Point mailbox in early January for this week of celebration. Please indicate which events you prefer to attend on the invitation reply card, and return it to the Legacy Foundation through campus mail.

Please make sure to write your name and address on your invitation reply card in the spaces provided, so that the Legacy Foundation can send your Celebration Extravaganza ticket(s) to your home.

There are many details involved in each of these unique events, so for further information, please tune in to Shell Point Today on SPTV Channel 11 throughout the entire month of January.

Woodlands Ribbon Cutting Thursday, February 1 • 2 p.m.

Stop by the Woodlands Commons for a complimentary sweet treat and a cup of coffee or sparkling punch as we cut the ribbon on this newly remodeled resident activity center that features two reimagined restaurants, the Palm Grill and Blend. Visit with your friends at this event, hosted by Hospitality Services, as you explore the beautiful lobby, updated meeting rooms, and other new features in this grand two-story building.

A ticket is not needed for this event; however, please RSVP on the reply card in the upcoming invitation so that we can prepare for your attendance.

Residents will have the opportunity to see the newly remodeled Palm Grill and Blend.

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Jeff Cory and Melody Desilets of the Legacy Foundation hosted the annual golf tournament, which raised $67,000 for The Arts Center at Shell Point.

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he scene was set as splashes of amber and gold danced across the canvas of the morning sky, signifying the start of what would become a perfect day for golf. 144 golfers, comprised of Shell Point residents, local business partners, and guests, were ready to tee off for an artistic cause, where proceeds would benefit The Arts Center at Shell Point.

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“The arts and its expression has always played an important role in the lives of our residents. This state-of-the-art building is beautifully designed to accommodate programming spaces that will serve the mind, body, and spirit of Shell Point residents and visitors,” shared Jeff Cory, executive director of the Legacy Foundation. “Once this Continued on next page Shell Point Life | January 2018

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project is complete, the opportunity for creativity and inspiration will be limitless.”

“Shell Point is filled with amazing individuals, from athletes to artists, and everyone in between,” added Gary Keating, Shell Point golf course manager. “To have this future Arts Center in close proximity to The Club at Shell Point means residents will be able to tap into their artistic passions in the morning, dine at The Club for lunch, then hit the course for afternoon play!”

Considered a tremendous success, the tournament netted more than $67,000, — $25,000 above last year’s total! The proceeds will be added to the overall Arts Center capital campaign goal of $15 million.

Marge Lee (Lucina), special advisor to The Arts Center, was thrilled with the results. “On behalf of the artists and artisans of Shell Point, I would like to express my gratitude toward the sponsors and residents who generously gave toward this annual tournament.”

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Thank You to Our Sponsors

An event of this magnitude can only come together through the support and generosity of others, especially including the tournament sponsors. Shell Point extends its heartfelt appreciation to all tournament participants and the following organizations.

Primary Sponsors DeAngelis Diamond FineMark National Bank & Trust Wright Construction Group Supporting Sponsors The Alliance Development Fund, Inc. Fiber Solutions Flint Financial Group at UBS Green Schoenfeld & Kyle LLP Harvey-Engelhardt Funeral Services Medline Industries, Inc. RDG Schutte Wilscam Birge Inc Scanlon Auto Group Service Contracting Solutions Solomon & Hoover CPAs Gold Sponsors B&I Contractors CAM (Commercial Air Management) Florida Evergreen Landscape & Lawn Care Graybar Johnson Engineering MAJ Contracting, Inc.

Gold Sponsors (cont.)

Marco Office Supply & Printing Company RG Architects, PA Sheppard Law Firm Stevens Construction Wegman Design Group, Inc. Weinstein Wilkes Financial Group, LLC Ziegler Capital Markets Group Silver Sponsors Cintas Corporation Cummings & Lockwood LLC Current Electric Service Enterprise Gary Danis, Inc. Gavin’s Ace Hardware Henderson, Franklin, Starnes & Holt, P.A. Hope HealthCare Hughes, Snell & Co., P.A. J.A. Uniforms Leisure Time Cleaning & Demo, Inc McKesson Medical Tuscan & Co, P.A. Wayne Wiles Floorcoverings, Inc.

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Welcome the of Lifelong Learning New Year with a Multitude of Classes At

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History, Space Exploration, and Local Artists and Culture

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Kick off the new year with another Academy semester of enriching, educational classes, many of which are taught by Shell Point’s own resident experts.

Pick a favorite, familiar topic, or dive into a completely new field of study – the choice is yours!

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Coffee with a Neighbor January is the perfect time to attend the presentation of seasoned motivational speaker and trainer Charlotte Stemple (Cellana). During Planning Ahead – The Best We Can (CWN01) on Tuesday, January 30, make good use of her practical observations, experiences, and directions for setting realistic expectations and goals for this stage of life.

For the Love of Learning Once again, The Academy welcomes visiting scholar Dustin Aaron for a presentation on Art History, entitled The Arts of Three Faiths in the Middle Ages (FLL01) on Tuesday, January 9. This time, Dustin will focus on his specialty topic as he finishes his doctorate in art history at the Institute of Fine Arts at New York University, with a specialty in medieval art history. This visual feast will include a review of the visual traditions of three

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major faiths: Christianity, Judaism and Islam. The presentation will also explore the dialogues between churches, synagogues, and mosques, and their decoration in the multicultural Middle Ages.

Professor Adrian Kerr will present Pre-Columbian Civilizations (FLL02) on Tuesday, January 9, exploring the rich tapestry of these often-forgotten civilizations. The Olmec, Zapotec, and Mixtec will be included, as will the Teotihuacan,

Explore pre-Columbian civilizations with Professor Adrian Kerr on Tuesday, January 9.

Celebrate 50 years of history on Wednesday, January 17, with an indepth look at space exploration that’s sure to be a blast!

Would an Academy class by any other name be as sweet? This 2018 Salute to Shakespeare series will begin Friday, January 12.

Toltec and Aztec, Mayan, Incan, and the lesser-known but significant people groups in North America.

Maestro Kabaretti, conductor of the Southwest Florida Symphony, will provide a seminar entitled For the Love of Beethoven (FLL03) on Wednesday, January 10. It will not only enrich the concert by the same name the following evening, but also explore the famous, accomplished musician, composer, and man who was the crucial transitional figure connecting the classical and romantic ages of Western music.

Intermediate Bridge (FLL04) will begin a four-Wednesday session, starting on January 10. The class is aimed at those who enjoy improving their game, with instructed play provided by Susan Willoughby.

Ray Boyce (Rosemont) will bring another season of Salute to Shakespeare, 2018 (FLL05), to continue exploring the Bard’s plays, music, and songs. The first of this six-session course will commence on Friday, January 12, by providing an introduction to the series, which continues through February and March.

“Independent” Prosecutors: Should Investigating and Prosecuting Crimes Be

Join conductor Nir Kabaretti to examine the life and music of Ludwig van Beethoven on Wednesday, January 10.

Outside the Control of Elected Officials?

(FLL06) on Tuesday, January 16, is a timely class that will be provided by Jay Kelly Wright (Estuary). This expert instructor is a retired lawyer, law professor, and former law clerk to two federal judges, including a former U.S. Supreme Court Justice.

The Crusades ignited after 300 years of the two religions grudgingly tolerating each other until the Fatimids burnt the holiest church in Jerusalem. The Crusades – Fact Versus Fiction (FLL07) by Professor Adrian Kerr on Tuesday, January 16, will review the history of these blood-soaked wars between Christianity and Islam.

The Academy celebrates the 50th anniversary of Shell Point Retirement Community with a special program during each month of 2018. The first course is provided by Charles Fuechsel (Parkwood) and will take the audience through 50 Years of Space Exploration (FLL09) on Wednesday, January 17. This course will recall the geopolitical climate that spanned from the first orbit of a manmade satellite by Russia through the many impressive missions that the U.S. and its international partners have completed to date. What might the future hold for space exploration?

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“The sea does not reward those who are too anxious, too greedy, or too impatient. One should lie empty, open, choiceless as a beach - waiting for a gift from the sea.”

—Anne Morrow Lindbergh

Gulf breezes and white sands have inspired many Captiva artists. Learn more during a presentation by Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation Education Director Kristie Anders on Tuesday, January 23.

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who may not attend church regularly, but are seeking spiritual answers. The Alpha Series is emotive and epic in scale and scope. Enjoy it by video lecture in a comfortable setting, preceded by dinner and followed by facilitated small group discussion.

The first of the ten-session class – held on Tuesdays – will take place on January 16.

The Influence of Prayer (FLL10) on Friday, January 19, will give the opportunity to dig a little deeper with Shell Point Director of Spiritual Services Sunny Torres.

Examine the purposes for which the loving Creator designed prayer, in hopes that one might develop a greater sense of its significance in the scheme of things.

Kristie Anders, education director at Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation (SCCF), is a long-time resident of the barrier islands. This has left her with an appreciation for and familiarity with the bountiful local natural environment. It has also given her the opportunity to become more intimately acquainted with some of the islands’ most interesting and accomplished residents. Join her on Tuesday, January 23, for The Artists of Captiva (FLL11). The presentation will begin with a 20-minute film produced by the Captiva Island Historical Society, which focuses on three amazing artists who 12

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created on Captiva: Robert Rauschenberg, Ding Darling, and Anne Morrow Lindbergh.

Following the film, Kristie will provide enhanced discussion from her personal experience with several of the artists.

Right before the world enters the spectacle of the Winter Olympics, Professor Adrian Kerr will give attendees an opportunity to enrich their appreciation for the athletes and games with his presentation on Tuesday, January 23, entitled The History of the Original Olympian Games in Greece (FLL12).

Navigating Life Cross Culturally (FLL13) on Friday, January 26, provides the perspective of two families with current experience in vastly different places. Lora and Andy Brake will share their experience and enthusiasm for the cultural experiences in their daily lives. The couple works in Makassar, Indonesia, and will graciously offer this class while they visit to participate in The Village Church’s Global Impact Week.

Marilyn and Tim Westergren will also participate in this class. The Westergrens are more than halfway Dive into the New through serving England whaling as missionariesindustry with Seth Mendell with a twoin-residence from part series beginning Madrid, Spain.

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thrived and have much to share on this fascinating topic.

Seth Mendell (Tellidora) will provide a historical look at the geography, industry, and history of the United States’ Story of New England Whaling (FLL14). This twopart class will begin on Monday, January 29.

The story will begin long before electricity and petroleum, when ships sailing from New England ports carried cargos of whale oil to light the lamps of the western world – through to when the shortage of whales, the Civil War, and several Arctic disasters also led to the decline of the industry.

Da Vinci, Picasso, and some of the world’s other greatest artists carried a sketch pad, which allowed them to draw from their immediate experience and served as a written diary to depict objects, people, feelings, and ideas. In this workshop, Sketch Pad Drawing (FLL15), with instructor Herb Sklar (Eagles Preserve), you will have three

Tuesdays, beginning January 30, to accustom yourself to this process.

The History of Russia to Lenin (FLL16) is Professor Kerr’s newest class on Tuesday, January 30. He will explore the third century to the 1917 Russian Revolution and subsequent civil war when Stalin took the USSR in a different direction. The largest country in the world by area, Russia is the ninth most populous country with more than 144 million people. It has had an immense, pivotal role in the first and second world wars, the Iron Curtain, the Cuban Missile Crisis, the collapse of the USSR, and the rise of Putin and his global ambitions. The lecture will be comprehensively illustrated

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Academy on the Go

Begin the semester with a trip to the colorful little island village between Cape Coral and Pine Island for The Flavors of Matlacha Island: Presented by True Tours (OTG01) on Friday, January 26. This delightful historical, artistic, ecological, and flavorful adventure will combine Matlacha’s salty history with the signature tastes of this little island, which serves as a commercial fishing village with the alter ego of an artist colony.

The next educational field trip will take place on Monday, January 29, as travelers will explore “Raisin’ Cane” in Clewiston (OTG02). The Clewiston Chamber of Commerce and U.S. Sugar has invited Shell Point residents to spend the day with them and to enjoy nature and be educated about the history of this part of the unique locale.

It certainly promises to be a “sweet” trip.

Technology Resident instructors will share their knowledge of technology during regular walk-in clinics. Please see the Academy brochure for complete descriptions for these walk-in clinics, as well as additional technology classes.

Weekly Saturday Apple iPad, iPhone, and Mac Free Walk-In Clinics (TC01) will start up again on Saturday, January 13, so you will be able to once again meet with knowledgeable resident volunteers, who focus one-on-one with

Now that Christmas has come and gone, are you ready to learn how to use your new device(s)? Great news!

The Academy’s many technology classes can help.

you for your particular question.

Weekly Monday Google Android Free Walk-In Clinics (TC02) will begin on Monday, January 15, for one-on-one help with your products that use the Google Android system, as well as questions on other Google products, such as Maps and Photos.

Daily support for computer users Walk-In Computer Clinics (TC03) will commence later this month in a new space in the renovated Woodlands Commons.

Watch for the official launch date on Shell Point Television! You will have an opportunity each weekday morning to focus on personal questions as well as instruction on what you can do with your computer that may not have previously occurred to you.

Larry Brock (Eagles Preserve) will offer Intro to Android Smartphones and Tablets (T300) on three Wednesdays, beginning on January 24, for information and instruction on Android smartphones or tablets from Samsung, Google, LG, and others.

Bob Jakubiec (Lucina) will offer Basic iPad 3 (T301) on three Mondays, beginning on January 8, to give a detailed examination and explanation of your iPad’s controls, Notification Center, Control Center, Sidebars, Spotlight, and more!

Penny Modrich (Nautilus) will help you continue to learn about and enjoy your device with Apple iPad: Shortcuts, Tips & Tricks (T302) on Tuesday, January 9.

If you would like to know more about Facebook, Apple iPad: Facebook Basics (T303) with Megs Singer (Tellidora) will be the class for you, held on two Wednesdays, January 10 and 17. She will not only tell you all about Facebook, but she will also show how you can use Facebook as much or as little as you want – whether sending information or just viewing photos and messages from your friends and family who use Facebook, using “safe” settings.

Penny Modrich (Nautilus) will teach Apple iPad: Basics for New iPad Owners

(T304) on two Tuesdays, beginning January 16. This class begins with the basics, and the instructor will take the fear out of the experience, while putting the fun into it.

Apple iPad: Contacts (T305) will be held on two Tuesdays, beginning January 30, with Penny Modrich (Nautilus). Penny will focus on the next step of learning to enjoy your Apple iPad. Apple iPhone: iPhotography, Part One (T312) will cover two more of the basic native apps that are developed by Apple and come on all iPhones and iPads.

This instructional class, with Bruce Findley (Sundial), will be held on four Tuesdays, beginning January 9.

Bruce Findley (Sundial) will begin six weeks of basics for your iPhone that will take you from a broad overview to growing knowledge and experience that will make you comfortable with your iPhone. Join him for six Thursdays, beginning January 11, with Apple iPhone: Starting Point – The Basics (T315).

Four weeks of basic Apple Watch classes, for the most personal device Apple has ever made, will begin with Apple Watch: A Day in the Life of My Watch – Why Get One? (T317) on two Mondays, January 8 and 15. This will be followed by Apple Watch: Part Two – How Do I Get Started and Make Changes (T318), held on two Mondays, January 22 and 29.

Stay Tuned Please be sure to see the Weekly Reminder or SPTV prior to each class, to confirm the date, time, and location. See the Academy brochure for information about any fees and registration requirements; it is available at either service desk, or online at www.shellpoint.net.

Registration takes place at either service desk. Please call Teri Kollath with any questions at (239) 454-2254, or send her an email at terikollath@shellpoint.org. See you in class!

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2018 Shell Point Photo Contest & Show

Calling All Photographers!

It’s time to begin choosing your best photographs for the 2018 Shell Point Photo Contest and Show. Rules and entry information will be available at the Photo Club meeting or at either service desk beginning on January 18.

Entries may be uploaded between Wednesday, February 7 and Wednesday, March 7. The Photo Show Awards Gala will be held on Tuesday evening, March 27.

New, All-Digital Photo Show Format This year’s photo contest and show will be all digital! What does that mean? Attend the January Photo Club meeting on Wednesday, January 17, at 2:15 p.m. in the Social Center on The Island to learn all about this new direction and hear all the important news about this year’s contest and show.

Are you feeling unsure about entering a digital contest? Sign up for one-on-one help at the Photo Club meeting or by calling the number on the entry form.

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purchase new books and media.

You’re invited to shop the Shell Point Library Annual Book and Media Sale, which will be held on Wednesday, January 31, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., in the Library Lounge at the Resident Activity Center on The Island.

Choose from hundreds of books – hardcover and paperbacks – as well as more than 230 DVDs for sale. Open to Shell Point residents and employees, this sale will last for one day only. Cash or check only, please.

Art SHOW& 2018

SALE Entries Due January 26 The 2018 Shell Point Art Show and Sale will be presented on February 16, 17 and 18 in the Grand Cypress Room at The Woodlands.

You are invited to display your best work from the last two years and show the community how talented its resident artists are!

Art may be exhibited for sale, or not-for-sale.

Entry forms and a prospectus will be available by Thursday, January 4, at both service desks. The forms will also be obtainable online at www.shellpoint.net/arts.

The deadline for entry is Friday, January 26.

The number of display spaces is limited, so don’t delay! The first 40 entries will be accepted, and each artist will have a space that is approximately four feet by six feet to hang their display.

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On January 5, Shell Point kicks off 2018 with the annual LifeQuest Wellness Expo. This year will be more “challenging” than ever before! Residents are invited to participate in a Wellness Walk that will measure just under three miles – and are also encouraged to attempt the LifeQuest Fitness Bingo Challenge!

Those who sign up in advance for the Wellness Walk will receive a “finisher” t-shirt after crossing the finish line.

The morning of the expo, residents who sign up for the 5K Wellness Walk will meet at the Island Park at 8:45 a.m. Together, the group will trek around The Island, down Shell Point Boulevard to The Woodlands, around the Woodlands Lake, and finally end at Center Court. Celebrate by enjoying a refreshing beverage and healthy snack before visiting the LifeQuest Wellness Expo.

Residents who are not participating in the walk can go straight to the LifeQuest Wellness Expo in the Grand Cypress Room at The Woodlands to visit a variety of booths that represent Shell Point’s on-campus resources and healthcare services.

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the six dimensions of wellness into daily life: physical, emotional, spiritual, educational, community and social, and natural environment.

Each LifeQuest dimension will be represented at the expo. This wellness event will be a fantastic way for residents to personally meet with representatives of various departments and receive the most up-to-date information on future programming and wellness initiatives.

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Begin the New Year at the LifeQuest Wellness Expo with a new, personal “quest” by picking up a bingo card and taking part in the LifeQuest Fitness Challenge. Play by completing tasks on the bingo card and getting them stamped by anyone on Shell Point’s fitness team. Once a bingo has been achieved, the cards can be turned in for monthly prizes and a grand prize will be drawn at the conclusion of the LifeQuest Fitness Challenge. The goal is to challenge you to try new activities, set goals by having fun, and win prizes – all at the same time.

A new card will be available each month and you can play as many times as you choose.

The LifeQuest Fitness Challenge Bingo will begin at the expo on Friday, January 5, and will end on Thursday, May 31. You will have the opportunity to get your first bingo space

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LifeQuest Wellness Walk 8:45 a.m.

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stamped by finishing the Wellness Walk, and by attending the LifeQuest Wellness Expo!

Sign Up In Advance!

Those who sign up in advance for the walk will receive a “finisher” T-shirt after crossing the finish line. Contact Fitness Supervisor Hannah Hosterman at (239) 4542107 before January 4 to secure your T-shirt.

LifeQuest Fitness Challenge Bingo cards will be available at either service desk starting on Tuesday, January 2 – or pick up a bingo card during the LifeQuest Wellness Expo. For more details about this fun challenge, contact Wellness Manager Michelle Tompkins at (239) 454-2152, or at michelletompkins@shellpoint.org.

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Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education & Experience Saturday, January 20 • 10:15 a.m. • Social Center/IS

Hosted by: Michelle Tompkins, Wellness Manager Guest Presenter: Theresa Schultz, Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education Coordinator

The Shy Wolf Sanctuary Education and Experience Center, Inc. is a 501(3)(c) nonprofit organization in Naples, Florida, which provides a lifelong home to more than 60 rescued exotic animals – many of which come from abuse, abandonment, or neglect.

Shy Wolf’s Healing Hearts program partners with area organizations, allowing children and adults with similar challenging backgrounds to have an animal encounter of healing and hope. Join Theresa Schulz, Education Coordinator as she will share this experience during this LifeQuest Discussion Group presentation at Shell Point.

Samba’s in the Cards for Woodlands Players A new resident group, the Woodlands Samba card playing group, has been added as an opportunity to socialize while playing interesting card games. Both new players and longtime card enthusiasts from all neighborhoods are welcome!

Experienced players will gladly teach you how to play this fun game, which is similar to Hand and Foot Canasta.

For a complete list of group meeting times, keep an eye on the Weekly Reminder, or contact resident group leader Dorothy Zablotsky at (239) 482-1156.

PARADE of CARS

Get This Show on the Road

On Saturday, January 20, keep an eye on the Shell Point roadways! A local car club will be touring the community in their classic cars between approximately 2:45 p.m. and 3:15 p.m. The parade will proceed through The Estuary, Eagles Preserve, The Woodlands, and The Island. They will honk their horns to announce their arrival as they drive through your neighborhood.

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January 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) 433-7925, or email: bethcrenshaw@shellpoint.org.

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PAINTER’S GUILD: STARTING A PAINTING WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 3 • 2 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS How do you start a painting? Is a value sketch necessary?

Do you make a pencil drawing first? Do you sketch an outline with paint, or just dive in and not draw at all? Several artists, each working in different mediums, will discuss how they approach the process of beginning an artwork during this lively, informative presentation. Also, learn what classes, programs, and activities are in store for the new year. Light refreshments will be served.

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2018 LIFEQUEST WELLNESS WALK FRIDAY, JANUARY 5 • 8:45 A.M. DEPARTS FROM ISLAND PARK/IS Start the new year off on the right foot by participating in Shell Point’s first LifeQuest Wellness Walk! Residents will start at the Island Park and follow the pre-mapped route to end at the Center Court Picnic Pavilion.

There, participants will enjoy a refreshing beverage and healthy snack. Sign up for the LifeQuest Wellness Walk by calling Fitness Supervisor Hannah Hosterman at (239) 454-2107.

MARKET PLACE FRIDAY, JANUARY 5, 12, 19 & 26 8:30 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. ADMINISTRATION COURTYARD/IS Take a leisurely stroll through the courtyard while you shop for locally grown produce, freshly caught seafood, homemade baked goods, baskets, and many other unique items at the weekly market. Friday mornings are a great time to come out and enjoy the beautiful setting overlooking the lagoon.

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2018 LIFEQUEST WELLNESS EXPO

Exercising our bodies keeps us strong and helps guide us through the daily physical demands of life. Yet, as much as we rely on our mind and memory, we rarely give them a good workout to keep them in tip-top shape. Led by Shell Point’s fitness team, brain games will provide unique “brain workout,” which provides challenges for everyone in an engaging, intellectually active workshop setting.

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PURE FLORIDA DOCUMENTARY: PARADISE REEF MONDAY, JANUARY 8 • 1:15 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS This documentary film follows a visionary’s quest to secure BP disaster funds, rally community support, and deploy

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TIRED OF LIVING WITH HAND PAIN? WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10 • 10:15 A.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS Pain, especially when experienced in your hands, can cause stress and frustration. The Florida Hand Center will lead this presentation that will focus on many issues involving the hands. Learn more about carpal tunnel, arthritis, trigger finger, and dupuytren’s contracture. Pain management treatment and care will also be discussed during the program.

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18,000 tons of concrete to create 36 artificial reefs along Florida’s Paradise Coast. The film was written and directed by award-winning cinematographer John Scoular, in partnership with executive producers Lance and Harry Julian.

FRIDAY, JANUARY 5 9 A.M.–12 P.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL During the 2018 LifeQuest Wellness Expo, you will find plenty of resources and supportive services that are specific to Shell Point and encompass each of the six dimensions of wellness: physical, emotional, spiritual, educational, community and social, and natural environment. Also, fitness demonstrations will be taking place throughout the morning. This is the opportune time to start your “Quest” LifeQuest Fitness Challenge!

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DINNER AT THE BLUE COYOTE SUPPER CLUB WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 10 4:15 P.M. THE ISLAND 4:25 P.M. THE WOODLANDS 4:35 P.M. EAGLES PRESERVE/THE ESTUARY 8 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $8 PER PERSON (DINNER ON YOUR OWN) Blue Coyote Supper Club has delighted taste buds for 12 years. This restaurant is well-known for offering mouthwatering specialties like its signature Panko and rosemarycrusted Kurobuta pork chop with blackberry gastrique, sautéed escargot with fresh basil, shaved garlic and truffle crostini, and their “holy mole” bone-in ribeye. Prepare for a delicious dinner that will be uniquely out of this world.

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(Mckenna Grace). Frank’s plans for a normal school life for Mary are foiled when the seven-year-old’s mathematical abilities threaten to separate Frank and Mary. Gifted delivers a message about people’s inbuilt need to love and be loved, proudly proclaiming the self-sacrificial, life-changing joys of family.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 11 5 P.M.–7 P.M. FRIENDSHIP POINT/IS Jamy Cabana Music is a feel-good jazz and pop band that plays songs ranging from the 1940s to the 1990s. Sanibel vocalist Amy Sbarra, from New York, will perform with this talented group of musicians. Jamy Cabana’s musicians have performed with many world class jazz musicians and famous performers; Colin Bailey, Pat Martino, Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Randy Travis and Roy Clark, to name a few. Dinner will be available for purchase for $9.

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Join the Walking Club for either a two-and-a-half mile or four-mile path. Take advantage of the historical site and enjoy a wide range of plant species that were imported from around the world by members of Koreshan Unity, a religious, utopian community who relocated from New York to Florida in 1894. You must be a healthy, active walker to participate. To sign up, call Jerry Bishop (Eagles Preserve) at (239) 822-5608.

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SATURDAY AT THE MOVIES: GIFTED (PG-13) (2017) SATURDAY, JANUARY 13 2 P.M. & 7 P.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL In a coastal town in Florida, single man Frank Adler (Chris Evans) raises a child prodigy, his spirited young niece Mary

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WALKING CLUB: KORESHAN STATE HISTORIC SITE SATURDAY, JANUARY 13 8 A.M. DEPARTURE ADMINISTRATION COURTYARD/IS

UNDERSTANDING YOUR BODY: STRETCHING, EXERCISE, & MASSAGE

Don’t miss this engaging lecture on moving your body through Stretching and Massage. This is a hands-on class where you will learn how massage and exercise can help your overall wellness and relaxation. By the end of this lecture, you should feel invigorated and excited to start your new wellness routine. Shell Point Fitness Supervisor Hannah Hosterman, B.S., NASM-CPT, together with a Shell Point licensed massage therapist, will lead this presentation.

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LUNCH AT BAHAMA BREEZE MONDAY, JANUARY 15 10:00 A.M. THE ISLAND 10:15 A.M. THE WOODLANDS 10:30 A.M. EAGLES PRESERVE/THE ESTUARY 1:30 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $8 PER PERSON (LUNCH ON YOUR OWN) If you’re looking for tropical island atmosphere and a Caribbean-style menu, look no further! Bahama Breeze continues to be a Southwest Florida favorite because of their vast menu, delicious entrées, and casual, fun ambiance. Lunch selections are moderately priced from $9 to $16, with many lunch combo choices.

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VILLAGE CHURCH MOVIE: THE ULTIMATE LIFE (PG) (2013)

through a discussion and an instructional video. The digital Critics’ Wall for January is themed Still Life. To participate, you must be registered through the Photo Club and upload your photo by Friday, January 12. Questions about the process? Call Dotty Morrison at (239) 337-4015.

MONDAY, JANUARY 15 • 6:45 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS The Village Church Library will present The Ultimate Life. Three years after the events in The Ultimate Gift, where Jason Stevens (Logan Bartholomew) received lifechanging gifts from his grandfather, Jason’s billion dollar foundation is challenged in a courtroom battle. When it looks as though he might lose it all, Jason discovers his grandfather’s precious journal and embarks on an incredible journey into the past to discover what it truly means to live the Ultimate Life.

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THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 • 10:15 A.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS Hearing loss creates barriers to one’s ability to communicate effectively, enjoy television or movies, use the telephone, and engage socially. Hearing aids help, but it is important to make sure you are getting the most from your hearing aids and using all the best communication strategies to get the greatest benefit. Learn tricks and important skills to improve your communication from audiologist Jack Adams.

FINDING HOPE FOR LIVING WELL WITH PARKINSON’S DISEASE TUESDAY, JANUARY 16 • 10:15 A.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS Services and activities of the Hope Parkinson Program enable those with Parkinson’s disease and their care partners to experience the fullness of life through knowledge, movement, creativity, and fellowship, which are all important components of treatment. Join Michelle Martin, Hope Parkinson Program’s program coordinator, as she discusses general aspects of Parkinson’s disease, highlights the program, and shares other national resources to support those living well with Parkinson’s.

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WONDERFUL WORLD OF PEARLS LUNCHEON THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 • 11 A.M. THE CLUB AT SHELL POINT $30 PER PERSON Mingle with friends amidst pearl treasures of the sea. The pearl is the world’s oldest gem, and this luncheon’s guest speaker is a global pearl producer who will deliver a fascinating, fun presentation about the world of pearls. All ladies attending will receive a beautiful pair of pearl stud earrings as a gift for coming! You will have an opportunity to browse and shop a wonderful selection of quality pearl jewelry after the presentation.

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Prime Minister Tony Blair (Michael Sheen) struggle to reach a compromise about how the royal family should publicly respond to the tragedy. In the balance is the family’s need for privacy and the public’s demand for an outward show of mourning.

THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 • 2:15 P.M. MANATEE ROOM/IS Mike Peterson from Computer Medics will continue his well-received two-part series about the Top 10 Internet Websites. These sites include Google, YouTube, Facebook, Amazon, Yahoo, Wikipedia, Twitter, eBay, Netflix, and LinkedIn. Come prepared with your questions concerning these websites, and Mike will share his expert knowledge with the group.

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MOVIE MATINEE: THE QUEEN (PG-13) (2006) FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 • 1:45 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS Following the death of Princess Diana in an auto accident, Great Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II (Helen Mirren) and

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FRIDAY, JANUARY 19 CRYSTAL DINING ROOM/IS To encourage team spirit here at Shell Point, one Friday a month has been designated as a Fan Friday. The purpose of this “spirited” day is to offer residents an opportunity to wear their favorite team apparel and to connect with other sports fans across the community. There is no set time or location; rather, residents are encouraged to keep an eye out for team colors around campus and make new friends.

BUOYANCY AND BALANCE: AQUATIC TRAINING

Try out this new aquatic class, designed to improve your balance and challenge your cardiovascular fitness.

Although the pool offers stability, participants will use noodles and their own bodyweight against the buoyancy of the water to learn new skills and challenge the core. If you want to work on your balance in a fun, safe environment, this class is for you! The class will be led by Fitness Coordinator Melanie Brod.

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LUNCH AT THE TURTLE CLUB MONDAY, JANUARY 22 9:15 A.M. THE ISLAND 9:25 A.M. THE WOODLANDS 9:40 A.M. EAGLES PRESERVE/THE ESTUARY 1:30 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $8 PER PERSON (LUNCH ON YOUR OWN) The Turtle Club is located on the grounds of Vanderbilt Beach Resort in Naples, Florida. This gourmet restaurant combines a relaxed casual beach Old-Florida environment with sophisticated, modern cuisine with outstanding, gracious hospitality. Relax, unplug, unwind, and rejuvenate as you spend time with friends over quality food. Plus, the view is incredible! Prices at this unique venue range from $9 to $22.

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PRESIDENTS AND THEIR FIRST LADIES MONDAY, JANUARY 22 • 1 P.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL William and Sue Wills have been researching, writing, and performing a series of presentations called “Presidents and Their First Ladies, Dramatically Speaking” since 1991. The duo tours the East Coast and Midwest giving more than 300 performances a year, including venues like the nation’s presidential museums. You won’t want to miss this educational, fun afternoon. You’re sure to learn something new about United States presidents and their first ladies.

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permanent peace and human betterment.” Following the presentation, engage your fellow bookworms in discussion.

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LUNCH & TOUR OF FLORIDA SOUTHWESTERN THURSDAY, JANUARY 25 9:00 A.M. THE ISLAND 9:10 A.M. THE WOODLANDS 9:20 A.M. EAGLES PRESERVE/THE ESTUARY 1:30 P.M. APPROXIMATE RETURN COST: $8

LIBRARY BOOK TALK TUESDAY, JANUARY 23 • 2:15 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS

Join your Shell Point friends and neighbors for an exciting, personalized tour of the brand-new Suncoast Credit Union Arena, located at Florida SouthWestern State College (FSW). The 75,000-square-foot arena hosts the FSW Buccaneers’ basketball and volleyball teams, as well as a student athletic center. After the tour, the group will visit Mimi’s Café for a French-inspired menu. Prices range from $6 to $17. Future Shell Point trips to cheer on the FSW Buccaneers teams will be announced soon!

Sandy Ehlers (Eagles Preserve) will review Three Days in January: Eisenhower’s Final Mission, written by Bret Baier and Catherine Whitney. In this book, the authors have illuminated the extraordinary, yet underappreciated, Eisenhower presidency. According to the authors, Eisenhower did more than perhaps any other modern American to “set the nation on a charted course toward

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24 • 10:15 A.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic inflammatory lung disease that causes obstructed airflow from the lungs. Symptoms include breathing difficulty, cough, mucus production, and wheezing. It is caused by long-term exposure to irritating gases or particulate matter, most often from cigarette smoke. Lee Health’s Asthma Health Management Coordinator Teresa Summe will educate attendees about risk factors leading to COPD, the necessary tools to diagnose the disease, and how to manage symptoms and medication.

HEALTHY EATING FOR A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

Atkins. South Beach. Paleo. Juice fasting. There are hundreds of fad diets that have become popularized in recent decades. But are they really good for you? During this workshop, the Shell Point fitness team will discuss facts about some of the most popular diets out there today and explain the pros, cons, benefits, and disadvantages, as well as some wellness coaching techniques, for a healthier lifestyle.

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AVIATION CLUB WELCOMES ED SCHNEIDER

SUNDAY MATINEE: THE AGE OF INNOCENCE (PG) (1993)

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Navy veteran and NASA test pilot and instructor Ed Schneider has logged more than 7,800 flight hours in 91 models of aircraft, including the F-4 Phantom fighter and bomber, the SR-71, the WB-57F, and more.

He became the first pilot in history to conduct multi-axis thrustvectored flight during his time at NASA. Also, Ed is the recipient of NASA’s Distinguished Service Medal, the agency’s highest award.

You won’t want to miss his stories during this presentation!

Wealthy lawyer Newland Archer (Daniel Day-Lewis) is engaged to sweet socialite May Welland (Winona Ryder) in New York during the 1870s. On the surface, it is a perfect match. But when May’s beautiful cousin, Countess Ellen Olenska (Michelle Pfeiffer), arrives in town, Newland begins to question the meaning of love.

MORE THAN END OF LIFE CARE: HOSPICE JOURNEY THURSDAY, JANUARY 25 • 1:45 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS Join Carol Clark, ARNP, EdD, for a panel discussion about hospice services at Shell Point. The expert panel includes Dr. Roger Hirchak, medical director at Shell Point; Janine Hammond, Shell Point Resident Support Services manager; and Debbie Gowing, BSN, CHPN, director of Hope Hospice Care. This is a wonderful program to learn about the services that are provided, as well as have your questions answered.

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MANY FACES OF SKIN CANCER MONDAY, JANUARY 29 • 9 A.M. GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL Skin cancer is an abnormal growth of skin cells. It most often develops on areas of the skin exposed to the sun’s rays. Skin cancer affects people of all colors and races, although those with light skin, who sunburn easily, have a higher risk. Allison Tubbs, ARNP, from Haiken Dermatology, will discuss the many different appearances of skin cancer as well as educate on how to proficiently detect, treat, and prevent this epidemic.

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DING DARLING DOCUMENTARY: WINGS OF LIFE

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MONDAY MOVIE: SPENCER’S MOUNTAIN (1963) MONDAY, JANUARY 29 • 6:45 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS Clay Spencer (Henry Fonda) and his wife, Olivia (Maureen O’Hara), live in a small town deep in the mountains. When Clay isn’t busy drinking with his buddies or railing against the town minister, he’s building the house he always promised Olivia. He is overjoyed when he learns his eldest son will be the first Spencer to attend college, if he can rustle up tuition money. The film is based on the novel by Earl Hammer, Jr.

WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 31 • 10:30 A.M. OAK ROOM/WDL The Pilates method of exercise is designed to effectively strengthen and lengthen muscles, using the principles of breath, control, core strengthening, and stretching.

Similarly, practicing Yoga yields many wonderful, lasting benefits for both physical and emotional health. During this workshop, Hannah Hosterman and Anna Valle will discuss each type of exercise. Come prepared to move and bring a mat! Please note: This one-hour workshop requires getting up and down off a mat, unassisted. Safe modifications will also be shared.

This documentary offers a stunning adventure full of intrigue, drama, and mesmerizing beauty. Narrated by Meryl Streep, this intimate and unprecedented look at butterflies, hummingbirds, bees, bats, and flowers is a celebration of life, as a third of the world’s food supply depends on these incredible – and increasingly threatened – creatures.

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Support Groups ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS THURSDAYS, JANUARY 4, 11, 18 & 25 4:30 P.M. MANATEE ROOM/IS 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, JANUARY 2 & 16 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 TUESDAY, JANUARY 23 1:30 P.M. OAK ROOM/WDL The objective of this group is to provide information and discussions that will be relevant to individuals with a range of breathing problems as well as those dependent on supplemental oxygen.

For additional information, call Brooke Zanella, case manager, at (239) 433-7939.

DIABETES SUPPORT FRIDAY, JANUARY 5 1:00 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS Memory Care Director C.J. Gulotta, DPT, will discuss Diabetes and Dementia. Both insulin- and noninsulin-dependent diabetics are encouraged to attend. For more information, contact Stephanie Devlin, case manager, at (239) 454-8246.

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THURSDAYS, JANUARY 11, 18 & 25 1:30 P.M. BUTTONWOOD ROOM/WDL This is a 13-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! Call group leaders Jim and Judy Mayer (Junonia) at (239) 454-3139 for information.

HEARING ENRICHMENT WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 24 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, and learn about helpful services and products. Friends and family are also encouraged to attend. For more information, call Case Manager Janine Hammond at (239) 454-2186.

MEMORY CARE TUESDAY, JANUARY 2 & 16 9:15 A.M. BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CONFERENCE ROOM/IS These groups provide education and support to residents who have some type of memory disorder. The objective is to identify practical strategies to help residents better manage their memory loss, address long-range planning, and offer an environment that fosters a sense of purpose and heightened self-esteem. Individual assessment is required before joining a group; individual appointments are also available. Kathy Fratrick, LCSW, facilitates the group and can be reached at (239) 454-2073.

PARKINSON’S ENRICHMENT MONDAY, JANUARY 8 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 TUESDAY, JANUARY 9 2:15 P.M. SOCIAL CENTER/IS Join us for a discussion on The Power of Positive Thinking by Avidity Home Health. This group provides educational opportunities and support for those with low vision. For more information, contact Katy Quinones, case manager, at (239) 454-2101.

Learn More About Assisted Living Attend a Seminar and Tour

to consider making a move to this Are you interested in learnlevel of care. ing more about the assisted This informational presentation living services offered at Shell will be offered at each of the assisted Point? Join Rita Southern, direcliving buildings. You’re invited to tor of assisted living, for an infortake a tour of the building where mational presentation and leave the presentation is being held to see knowing how the assisted living furnished apartments. If you have waiting list works, how to access already heard the assisted living preassisted living at Shell Point, the Rita Southern sentation and are primarily interested differences among The Arbor, King’s Crown, and The Springs residences, the in signing up for just the tour portion of the event basics of what assisted living entails, and when in a different location, you are welcome to do so.

The Arbor Tuesday, January 16 9:00 a.m.

King’s Crown Wednesday, January 24 9:30 a.m.

The Springs Thursday, January 25 2:30 p.m.

Space is limited and reservations are required.

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Pavilion Maintains Five-Star Rating with Deficiency-Free Survey The Larsen Pavilion skilled nursing center recently earned a deficiency-free rating – and maintained its five-star rating – following a survey conducted by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). This federal agency is responsible for overseeing the quality ratings of skilled nursing facilities that participate in Medicare or Medicaid and received a coveted five out of five star rating.

The Five-Star Quality Rating System is used to rank nursing facilities by reviewing facility performance for three types of performance measures: health inspections, where measures are based on outcomes from state health inspection surveys; staffing, which measures based on staffing levels; and quality measures, which are based on the CMS Minimum Data Set that records outcomes of care.

Cameron “This outstanding accomplishment is a direct reflection of Honeycutt the ongoing daily focus on quality outcomes for our Pavilion residents,” said Cameron Honeycutt, director of long term care. “Please join me in congratulating our Pavilion team for carrying out Shell Point’s mission and commitment to excellence.”

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This year, residents contributed a total of $471,271 to the Employee Christmas Fund, which resulted in a maximum amount of $610 for each employee who worked full-time during the year.

Those who worked less than 12 months received a pro-rated amount, based upon hours worked.

Thank you to every resident who gave generously and thoughtfully to the 2017 Employee Christmas Fund. You have surely made Christmas a little merrier for a whole lot of people – our Shell Point employees.

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Just about anywhere you can find volunteers at Shell Point, you will now find a new, specialized software program, called Volgistics, that can aid and assist with logging time served, data storage, and scheduling – just to name a few functions. This system is used across the nation to provide volunteer management for healthcare organizations, animal shelters, food banks, museums, libraries, zoos, and other nonprofit organizations.

The function that stands out most for Shell Point’s purposes is Volgistics’ ability to capture hours served, no matter what volunteer duty is performed or where it was performed. This means residents who volunteer on projects from home, or out and about in the community have a quick, efficient way to log their volunteer hours at their convenience.

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Pavilion, a kiosk station has been installed for use.

A simple touchscreen allows a volunteer to key in their personal identification number (PIN) when reporting to their assignment. The volunteer can log out the same way when their shift is over. The software automatically records and calculates their time in the Shell Point database.

For those volunteers whose duties are at home or “on the go,” a URL may be accessed online through the Shell Point resident website. Once a personal password is established via the link, resident volunteers will be allowed access to their personal volunteer information, and can log hours for any volunteer duty performed, at any time of night or day, from a personal computer, tablet, or mobile phone. Time can be logged daily, weekly, or monthly, as convenient for the resident.

If you are a Shell Point volunteer and would like to receive training to use the resi-

dent website online to input volunteer hours, multiple training sessions will be availble this month. Training sessions last 15 to 20 minutes each, and registration is not required.

For information, please contact Dottie Tronnes by calling (239) 454-2290, or email dottietronnes@shellpoint.org.

Volgistics Training Sessions Thursday, January 4 SOCIAL CENTER/IS 2:15 pm • 2:45 pm • 3:15 pm • 3:45 pm

Friday, January 19 GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL 1:15 pm • 1:45 pm • 2:15 pm • 2:45 pm

Wednesday, January 31 GRAND CYPRESS ROOM/WDL 10:15 am • 10:45 am • 11:15 am • 12 pm

The Wonderful World of Pearls

Luncheon on January 18

Did you know that the pearl is the world’s oldest gem? You are invited to mingle with friends amidst pearl treasures of the sea at a special luncheon, held on Thursday, January 18 at 11 a.m. in The Club at Shell Point.

This luncheon’s guest speaker is a global pearl producer who will deliver a fascinating, fun presentation about the world of pearls. All ladies attending will receive a beautiful pair of pearl

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stud earrings as a gift – just for coming! Also, you will have an opportunity to browse and shop a wonderful selection of quality pearl jewelry following the presentation. Gifts for all attendees.

Prize drawings. Pearl jewelry shopping.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED $30 reservations are required by calling the Island service desk at (239) 454-2282.

2017-18 CONCERT SERIES S O U T H W E ST F LO R I DA SY M P H O N Y S E R I E S

FINE & PERFORMING ART SERIES

GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA

Thursday, January 18 • 7:30 p.m.

Village Church Auditorium/IS • Tickets $35

FOR THE LOVE OF BEETHOVEN Thursday, January 11 • 7:30 p.m.

The Village Church/IS • Tickets $25

Maestro Nir Kabaretti leads the Southwest Florida Symphony Orchestra in a performance that focuses exclusively on Beethoven compositions. The program represents both a youthful and mature Beethoven, with the Overture to Coriolan, Symphony No. 1 and the remarkable Piano Concerto No. 5 in Eb, Op. 73.

Hear clear musical references to Beethoven’s predecessors in Symphony No. 1, particularly his teacher Joseph Haydn and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Piano Concerto No. 5 is popularly known as the “Emperor Concerto,” and was Beethoven’s last piano concerto.

The Symphony will be joined by Peruvian-born pianist Priscilla Navarro for this performance. At Florida Gulf Coast University, she received the Steinway Piano Society, Gomez, and Williams scholarships. Priscilla has performed in South America, Italy, and Poland.

C O N C E R T S & C O N V E R S AT I O N S

Glenn Miller got his musical start when his father brought home a mandolin. Glenn promptly traded it for an old battered horn, which he practiced every chance he got.

During his career, Miller played and recorded with the likes of Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey, Gene Krupa, Eddie Condon, and “A BAND OUGHT TO HAVE A SOUND ALL OF ITS Coleman Hawkins. In addition, OWN. IT OUGHT TO HAVE A Glenn also worked for radio studio PERSONALITY.” –GLENN MILLER conductors like Victor Young, Carl Fenton, and Jacques Renard. In 1934, Miller became the musical director of the Dorsey Band, and later went on to organize the Ray Noble Orchestra, which included such players as Charlie Spivak, Peewee Erwin, Bud Freeman, Johnny Mince, George Van Eps, and Delmar Kaplan.

With its unique jazz sound, the modern-day Glenn Miller Orchestra is still considered one of the greatest bands of all time.

Today, the orchestra performs an average of 300 shows each year.

EVAN DRACHMAN

Thursday, January 25 • 7 p.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL • Tickets $25 As founder and artistic director of the Piatigorsky Foundation, Evan Drachman is a respected authority on the presentation of live classical music for diverse audiences everywhere.

Evan studied at the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, Maryland, as well as at the New England Conservatory of Music. Evan has also studied and performed at music festivals such as the Banff Center for the Arts in Canada, Prussia Cove in England, and the Cennina Music Festival in Italy. He also frequently performs at the Sitka Summer Music Festival at the invitation of the festival’s founder, violinist Paul Rosenthal.

Evan has appeared regularly as a soloist with orchestras across the United States and with the Chinese-American Symphony, including playing in Hong Kong and Macau. Evan has also performed with the Odessa Philharmonic in Ukraine, and the St. Petersburg Symphony Orchestra, under the baton of Mstislav Rostropovich, in Russia.

SHELL POINT RESIDENTS CAN PURCHASE TICKETS AT EITHER SERVICE DESK OR ONLINE AT WWW.SHELLPOINT.ORG/CONCERTS. TICKETS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC BY CALLING THE BOX OFFICE AT (239) 454-2067.

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The Good, the Bad, and the Downright Incompetent:

Estate Planning & Selecting the Perfect Trustee (LS01)

Thursday, January 11, at 10 a.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL The Academy of Lifelong Learning and the Legacy Foundation are partnering to bring you The Good, the Bad, and the Downright Incompetent: Estate Planning & Selecting the Perfect Trustee on Thursday, January 11 at 10:00 a.m.

Even if you have drafted the best possible plan for your estate, it may fail if you have selected the wrong trustee to administer your estate. Discover the attributes that every good trustee should have, whether it’s your adult children, loved ones, a bank or trust company, or any combination thereof. The presenters will provide examples from their own real-life experiences with good, bad, and incompetent trustees, as well as offering practical scenarios for planning your estate.

Presenters

Dennis Landfried Read Sawczyn FINEMARK NATIONAL BANK & TRUST

Craig Hersch Sign-up for this seminar by contacting either service desk.

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Mike Hill

SHEPPARD, BRETT, STEWART, HERSCH, KINSEY & HILL, P.A.

Stay Connected

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Shell Point has been represented on numerous social media platforms for nearly a decade. In that time, we have established ourselves online as a leader in the senior living industry. Currently, you can find Shell Point on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and Twitter. In addition, to these social media sites, we also maintain a health and wellness blog. We recommend following Shell Point online to stay abreast of the most up-to-date information about your community.

If you are just starting to explore social media sites, we can help! The digital media team from the Marketing and Communications department will be on-

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hand at the upcoming LifeQuest Wellness Expo on Friday, January 5 from 9 a.m. to

noon to answer questions about these various sites and how to safely and easily access them.

Additionally, we will be helping residents sign up for access to Shell Point Secure, which is the password-protected area that contains resident-only information including the Resident Photo Directory, Resident Council meeting minutes, the Resident Manual, and the Shell Point Telephone Directory.

For those of you who stop by our booth at the expo and sign up for Shell Point Secure, you will receive a complimentary mouse pad while supplies last.

Come learn more about how to stay connected to your vibrant community.

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Social networking sites build upon the concept where you are connected to new people through people you already know. The purpose of some networking sites may be purely social, allowing users to establish friendships or romantic relationships, while others may focus on establishing business connections.

Although the features of social networking sites differ, all allow you to provide information about yourself and offer some type of communication mechanism that enables you to connect with other users. On some sites, you can browse for people based on certain criteria, while other sites require that you be “introduced” to new people through a connection you share. Many of the sites have communities or subgroups that may be based on a particular interest.

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address, or information about your schedule or routine.

Be wary of strangers. The Internet makes it easy for people to misrepresent their identities and motives. If you interact with people you do not know, be cautious about the amount of information you reveal or agreeing to meet them in person.

Use strong passwords. Protect your account with passwords that cannot easily be guessed. If your password is compromised, someone else may be able to access your account and pretend to be you.

Keep software, particularly your web browser, up to date. Install software updates so that attackers cannot take advantage of known problems or vulnerabilities. Many operating systems offer automatic updates. If this option is available, you should enable it.

Use and maintain anti-virus software.

Anti-virus software helps protect your computer against known viruses, so you may be able to detect and remove the virus before it can do any damage.

If you have any questions or concerns, please call (239) 454-2190 and place a work order for one of Shell Point’s technical staff to assist you.

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Now Boarding!

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Sunsets, especially in Southwest Florida, are stunning, beauty-filled events – a reason to celebrate with family and friends while giving thanks for the passing of another wonderful day. The Resort Services department, with the help of the Suzy Q and the Crystal Dining Room, now offers a way for Shell Point residents, family members, and guests to experience a true Southwest Florida sunset from the very best vantage point: from the water!

The Suzy Q, Shell Point’s own pontoon boat, is now boarding for sunset cruises! Refer to the schedule below for specific sailing times, place your reservation, grab your sunhat, and head down the Suzy Q boat docks to enjoy this new lifestyle activity.

For those who would like to picnic while cruising, to-go dinners from the Crystal Dining Room will be offered. Choice of wrap sandwich, chips, a dessert, and bottled water will be offered for the all-inclusive cost of $17. For those sailing without the purchase of a meal, reservations cost $5 for Shell Point residents and $10 for non-resident guests.

The friendly, helpful greeters at the Resident Activity Center on The Island are ready to take your reservation or provide more information. Simply call (239) 454-2136 to get started.

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Winter 2018 Sunset Sailing Schedule January Cruises 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.

Wednesday, January 3 Tuesday, January 9 Tuesday, January 16 Tuesday, January 23 Tuesday, January 30

February Cruises 5 – 7 p.m.

Wednesday, February 7 Thursday, February 15 Tuesday, February 20 Tuesday, February 27

March Cruises 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 6 Wednesday, March 14 Friday, March 23 Tuesday, March 27

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and expertise – which is turn offered to customers of all ages.

Here’s what just a few Shell Point residents have to say about their recent experiences at the Island Salon & Spa. Call 489-8400 for an appointment today.

I love visiting the Island Salon. It’s as easy as sitting down and telling Kim to do what she does best. My hair What do I like best always looks great, now that about the Island Salon?

I found the Island Salon.

The great haircuts and our friendly conversations.

–Michelle McCarthy

–Bob Zayas

Free Paraffin Wax

Half Off Conditioner

with any pedicure in January

with purchase of any Matrix Shampoo

Valid at the Island Salon & Spa only

Valid at Island and Arbor Salon & Spa locations

I look forward to my hair and pedicure appointments, because it is wonderful to have a little pampering.

–Shirley Fisher

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What a remarkable vision! Who would have ever dreamed that from an out-of-the-way, mangrove-covered, mosquito-infested swamp would arise what has become known as Shell Point Retirement Community?

What is remarkable is not that anything would arise from this piece of earth, but that the vision would emerge, not from real estate developers, but from a Christian denomination. A denomination seeking to create a place where an increasingly aging population would find grace, purpose

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and dignity. An organization committed to affirming the God-ordained value of humanity throughout the life span.

What is, and always has been, characteristic about Shell Point is its vibrancy.

I was never as busy when I worked on a university campus as I have been working on this campus! And it’s the good kind of “busy.” The energy, creativity, compassion, service, and enterprise on this campus surpasses anything a college community can offer.

Many of us who now count it a privilege to work at Shell Point would probably not have thought about working here as our first occupational choice. We had to be convinced. We had to understand something of the vision that set the stage for this community. We had to know we were called, not just to an occupation, but to a way of life.

For me, it was God who did the convincing. The scripture text seemed to leap from the page when I read it. I was wrestling with God’s will concerning this ministry. Now the answer, directly from

As a ministry of The Christian and Missionary Alliance, the vision for Shell Point Village was deeply rooted in the foundational goals of the denomination. Since the early years of the community, the Village Church has played a central role.

God’s word, was clear: The righteous flourish like the palm tree and grow like a cedar in Lebanon. They are planted in the house of the LORD; they flourish in the courts of our God. They still bear fruit in old age; they are ever full of sap and green, to declare that the LORD is upright; He is my rock, and there is no unrighteousness in Him. (Psalm 92:12–15, ESV)

I wasn’t relaxing under any palm trees in Morgantown, West Virginia, when I read that text. The intended location was clear. And I never wanted to engage in ministry where there wouldn’t be spiritual fruit. But the promise was unmistakable.

Fruit would be borne. People would flourish. God would be glorified. I could grasp that vision.

But that was the vision all along. For fifty years it was the vision. It’s a privilege to be a part of it. Let’s celebrate!

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all week long that focus on missions and ministry around the world. The church becomes an international gathering place for all those who have a global interest in people, places, and the changes occurring in the world.

They are coming to Shell Point!

What’s going on? It is Global Impact Week at The Village Church. The theme for the 2018 Global Impact Week is “Chosen to Proclaim God’s Glory.” A new theme song has been written for these events by Village Church member Pat Dys. Several dynamic speakers will not only tell audiences about their work, but also how they were called to be international workers.

Andy Brake has a Ph.D. and teaches in Indonesia. His wife, Lora, also teaches there. They will be at Shell Point to tell their story about teaching missiology, theology, church history, ethics and Old Testament history—in a Muslim country.

They aren’t the only ones coming to Lora and Andy Brake Shell Point; Tim Meier will be here too. Tim is the director of Envision, which is a missional arm of the Christian and Missionary Alliance that identifies and develops leaders. He and his wife, Rachel, innovate, establish, and strengthen communities of faith in key urban environments.

The best part about Global Impact Week at The Village Church is that all are welcome. That means there is a seat for every resident of Shell Point and their guests who want to know what is happening in the world from the perspective of the Christian workers who are engaged and committed to the exciting calling they have answered.

Want to know more? The Village Church office has the answers at (239) 454-2147 – as well as complimentary banTim Meier quet tickets for Monday evening’s Global Impact Banquet.

GLOBAL IMPACT WEEK JANUARY 21–28

Schedule of Events

All events take place at The Village Church unless otherwise noted.

Sunday, January 21 10:15 a.m. ���Kingdom Eyes to See, with Tim Meier 6:15 p.m. �����Millennials in Two Cultures, with Tim Meier and Andy Brake Monday, January 22 5:30 p.m. ����Global Impact Banquet Featured speaker Tim Meier, with brief messages from Andy and Lora Brake.

Tickets are required; but free.

Tuesday, January 23 7:15 p.m. �����How We Got from Here to There, with Lora and Andy Brake Wednesday, January 24 10:00 a.m. ���Far More: Come Further Up, Come Further In with Lora Brake 7:15 p.m. �����Outside the Camp, with Andy Brake Friday, January 26 10:00 a.m. ���Navigating Life Cross-Culturally, with the Brakes and the Westergrens Grand Cypress Room/WDL 7:15 p.m. �����Ripple Effect, presenting results from 50 years of The Village Church’s supporting and sending international workers around the world Sunday, January 28 10:15 a.m. ���4D Impact, with Lora Brake 6:15 p.m. �����Living As an Alien, with Tim Westergren Shell Point Life | January 2018

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Vow Renewal Ceremony Wednesday, February 14 Love is in the air at Shell Point, and Resort Services is hosting a vow renewal ceremony for all couples who would like to participate.

There’s never a wrong time to reaffirm your love for each other. Shell Point wants to celebrate with you as you continue on your journey of life together. Chaplain Sunny Torres will officiate a beautiful ceremony at 10 a.m. in the Woodlands Commons, followed by a lovely luncheon at 11 a.m. in The Club at Shell Point.

Sign-up is required for this event, so that each couple may receive a special token to com-

memorate this day. Each couple will also receive four tickets for friends or family who they would like to invite to the ceremony. When registering to participate, please inform the service desks of how many tickets you will need. However, please note: the luncheon held in The Club at Shell Point is reserved for the bride and groom only.

All other wedding guests are invited to choose from one of Shell Point’s dining venues, if desired.

For questions or more information, please direct all inquiries to Program Leader Lilli Honc by calling (239) 454-2247, or by email at lillihonc@shellpoint.org. Cost is $75 per couple.

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Based out of Fort Wayne, Indiana, the group plays more than 120 concerts per year Tim Zimmerman & The King’s Brass from coast to coast as well as international destinations.

Sunday, January 14, at 6:15 p.m.

This sacred concert Free event at The Village Church will include classic hymn arrangements with a contemporary flair. The King’s Brass features three trumpets, three trombones, a tuba, percussion, and keyboards. These instruments blend together to create a time of innovative worship that will be enjoyed by all generations. Secular and sacred music critics alike applaud their concerts as “superb in every way” and “innovative and well played.”

The Alliance Development Fund (ADF) is proud to sponsor The Village Church’s Season of Praise Concert Series. The partnership with this ministry provides funding so the concert series can continue to bring God’s message of hope and salvation through sacred song.

With this additional support from ADF, The Village Church is pleased to make this music ministry a free gift to the Shell Point community; no ticket is needed to attend.

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Thank you for showing how much Shell Point cares!

Herb-roasted filet mignon with winter vegetables, foie gras butter, and natural jus is one of the new sous vide dishes found at the Banyan Grille.

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Cooking with the sous vide method offers many benefits. It yields different and often better results than many other cooking techniques. The flavors, textures, and precision in execution makes this method

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Benefits of the Sous Vide Method Wonderful Taste! Any flavors imaginable can be infused into the food while it cooks in the sealed pouch. This in return produces tremendous results – not only in flavor, but also in texture.

Pure Precision! Chefs around the globe use this technique mainly because of the precision and control one can attain through this process. If well-prepared and executed with a scientific approach,

the results speak for themselves with an extremely consistent product.

Great Versatility! There are few limitations with sous vide. One can cook almost anything from meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, vegetables and desserts.

The Banyan Grille recently debuted a new dining menu, which features several dishes cooked in the sous vide style, including the charred octopus antipasti and the herb-roasted filet mignon. During your next visit to the Banyan Grille, please ask your server about these new menu items. There is simply nothing like them!

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Nature’s Notebook

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Puff the Magic Dragon It was in the fall of 1964 when our family became the proud owners of a brand-new convertible Mustang.

Saturday morning was crisp and dry as I helped my dad retract the white canvas top into the recess behind the back seat and then snap the boot cover over the folded apparatus. My mother too, carefully shrouded her beehive with a sheer headscarf loosely under her chin. I was impatient to ride into the future of automotive engineering and I remember thinking “was this necessary?” since she already applied a toxic dose of Aqua Net. When we were in the car together, the radio was on and we were singing. The early 1960s was the height of the American folk music revival and St. Louis radio station KXOX at 630 on the AM dial played folk in heavy rotation. We had our favorite groups and songs: Kingston Trio, The New Christy Minstrels, and of course Peter, Paul, and Mary. My father, in a contrived baritone, bellowed out solo “If I Had a Hammer.”

My mother and I harmonized along with Peter, Paul, and Mary.

Puff, the magic dragon lived by the sea And frolicked in the autumn mist In a land called Honnah Lee

Little Jackie Paper loved that rascal Puff And brought him strings and sealing wax and other fancy stuff, oh!

Puff was a song about the innocence of childhood lost. The story of Puff and Jackie was both happy and melancholy, a parable and paradox. But like Puff, we outgrew folk trios, beehive hairdos and the rest of 60s kitsch has been relegated to the dustbin of time. Yet recently, the noble dragon Puff made his way back into my consciousness.

Calliandra haematocephala is a native plant on the third largest island in the world. Borneo is located in the Indonesian archipelago, a region known for man-eating water snakes often referred to as mythical dragons in local folklore. While some may

call haematocephala the “Powder Puff Plant,” I believe that instead, it roars DRAGON. The genus name of calliandra is a combined Latin word of kalli- meaning beautiful and andros meaning male because of the hundreds of male stamen structures that radiate like an explosion from the center of the blossom. Red as flame, the flower takes on the appearance of a fire-breather. Next, observe the bi-pinnate leaves that seem as overlapping dorsal dragon scales. Finally, like Puff, our dragon plant is magic. As a member of the legume family, calliandra can create nitrogen. In a symbiotic relationship with microorganisms (like that of Puff and Jackie) the calliandra can absorb atmospheric nitrogen and convert it into nitrogen fertilizer available for the plant’s use.

Yes, there is more of “Dragon” than of “Powder” in this special plant! However, remember that dragons are elusive and difficult to pursue. Traveling to Borneo or even the lands of Honnah Lee could be arduous. But if you, like me, believe in dragons and want to see Shell Point’s “Magic Dragon” frolicking in the mists of the Caloosahatchee, journey with your innocence intact to the courtyard in Nautilus. Behold our Dragon and sing that song you know by heart.