shell point life june 2015

June 2015 Vol. 10 Issue 6

BASEBALL MEMORIES

PITCHING AMERICA’S FAVORITE PASTIME

CAMERA CAPTURES, STORY UNFOLDS,

TALENT SHINES

PHOTO VISION

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Can you imagine standing

at home plate waiting for a

hardball that will come whizzing

toward you with more velocity

than a semi-trailer in the fast lane

on I-75? It seems virtually impossible to

make contact swinging a wooden bat with

what feels like the heft of a popsicle stick.

Don’t blink!

Imagine the physical energy, precision,

and training needed to repeatedly deliver

such 100 mph fast pitches in major league

baseball. That is the talent and dedication

you’ll read about in resident Gary Kolod’s

story about pitching for the 1953 Reading

Indians on pages 3-7.

Coming up on 99 years young, Springs

resident Irv Converse is celebrating his

birthday on June 18. He recalled the ten-

nis championships of his “youth,” playing in

the Super Senior league for 90+ men (see

page 9). Competition also was tough at this

year’s resident/staff tennis tournament at

The Woodlands (sees pages 8-9).

Nature has its good sports and bad

sports; learn how the Cathedral

Live Oak is scoring a victory in The

Estuary for the Landscaping team

(see page 32). The AARP Smart

Driver Course is just one star in

this month’s line-up from The Academy

of Lifelong Learning designed to hone our

skills (see pages 18-19).

They say a picture is worth a thousand

words, so this issue of Shell Point Life has at

least a million to share with residents who

applaud the winners of the Photo Show

and Contest (see pages 10-17). Performing

their gifts on stage, residents and employees

entertained us at the “Summer Memories”

Variety Show (see pages 30-31).

As we celebrate Father’s Day on June

21 (be sure to try the brunch at The Crystal

Room, see page 27), I recall with fondness

my own dad teaching me how to serve a

tennis ball, mark a baseball scorecard, drive

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

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

Let’s cheer for all these residents’ many

triumphs!

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Hitting a Homerun in tHe game of LifeBy Mary Kay Grimaldi

on tHe Cover

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

“Let us run with

endurance the race

that is set before us.”

—Hebrews 12:1b

“Let us run with

endurance the race

that is set before us.”

—Hebrews 12:1b

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B y M a r y K a y G r i M a l d i

Pitching in the Majors is a Whole Different

Ball Game

Pitching in the Majors is a Whole Different

Ball Game

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

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


An introduction to Gary Kolod (Eagles Preserve) starts

with a sincere bear-paw handshake. You might picture a baseball cupped in his palm, looking about the size of a ping pong ball clutched by most of us with diminutive hands.

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

The year was 1953, and Gary was wearing a Cleveland Indians uni-form. He played with the organiza-tion’s Class A affiliate, the Reading Indians in the Eastern League in Pennsylvania.

The minors was a step up from the Albany Twilight League in New York, when he played semi-pro baseball at the age of only 16 and 17. With Gary’s 7-0 undefeated season, he helped the team win the Albany Twilight Pennant. He was awarded the Most Valuable Player trophy, which was presented by Ralph Branca, pitcher for the Brooklyn Dodgers. (Branca recorded a career high of 21 wins and was selected to play on the 1947 All-Star Team.)

“In high school, I had a good fastball and could strike out the batters,” Gary said. “The year we were in contention for New York State Champs, we played a team from the City. My coach started a senior with experi-ence, but he didn’t even make it out of the first inning.

“The New York City team got three quick runs and had the bases loaded with nobody out. The coach then pulled our pitcher from the game and put me in. I struck out the side and finished the game, giving up two hits and striking out 14. We still lost the game 3-2.”

The Business of Recruiting

The world of baseball and recruiting tal-ent for the big leagues was different then. “There were only 16 Major League teams, compared with 32 today. Imagine all the tal-ent that didn’t find a place on the bench,” said Gary. “There was no such thing as a

relief pitcher or a desig-nated hitter. If you couldn’t pitch a full nine innings, they didn’t want you.”

To elaborate this point, on July 1, 1955, Queen’s Day in Quebec City, Gary played a 15-inning game, throwing more than 300 pitches for the Sherbrooke Indians against the Quebec team, an affiliate of the Boston Braves. Gary’s team scored one run in the top of the 15th, then in the bottom of the inning, Gary struck out their first two batters and walked the third.

Next up was Sibby Sisti, who had played for the Boston Braves in the big league the year before. “He hit a really good pitch,” said Gary, “and it just kept going. It hit the lights, which were in play, then dropped into fair territory. The base runner thought it was a homer, so he stopped at second to shake Sibby’s hand. Our left fielder threw to third base, and the runner was tagged for the third out. Game over.” Gary’s team won 1-zip.

Back then, teams were labeled Class D (the lowest), to C, B, A, AA, and AAA, then the majors. Gary would play against other big league teams and their affiliates, and recalls playing in the Big State League in Lubbock, Texas, when some games were called due to sand storms. His first spring training in 1954 was at Cleveland’s facility in

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Gary was pitching in the pros from the age of 17.

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

“Back in the ‘50s, the starting salary in the big leagues was only $6,500 a year. Nowadays, players start at about 20 times that amount,” Gary said, claiming that some of these players today would have had to buy a ticket just to get into the ballpark.

Pitching to the MastersKerby Farrell, longtime manager in both

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

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

Gary played with some of the best, including Roger Maris (right fielder for Cleveland in 1957), and fel-low Indians ace Score, who Gary believes would have been the greatest left-handed pitcher ever if he hadn’t been hit in the left eye in 1957 by a line drive off the bat of Yankee Gil McDougald. (Herb ended up as a broadcast announcer for the Indians on radio and TV.)

When Gary was just 17 and a senior in high school, he was recruited by New York

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Gary Kolod (center) keeps his pitching arm warm in

the dugout, joined by fellow Reading Indians players. His

wind-up and fielding from the mound helped control the

runners on base.

Above: When Gary Kolod (right) was just 17 and a senior in high school,

he was recruited by New York Yankees pitching coach Jim Turner (left) to throw batting practice for the Major League team during the

1953 season at Yankee Stadium.


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

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

“Then when he was sure I wasn’t going to hit him with the ball, Ted said to let it all hang out and give him the best I had. He proceeded to hit my 97 mph fastballs right over the fence. After about 15 min-utes, it was over, and I was totally upset that I couldn’t get many by Ted. He then came over to me and tried to make me feel better by saying, ‘this is just batting practice; it’s much different during the game.’’’

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

The Pitcher’s LifeJanet, Gary’s wife of 60 years, recalls the

February and March when she joined him in Dunedin, near Clearwater, Florida, for spring training. “That was the first time I left the state of New York,” said this Schenectady native. She and Gary were high school sweet-hearts, and as a cheerleader, she cheered him on during the basketball season, where his height made him good at “hoops” as well.

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

Janet joined him at Fort Meade, work-ing as a secretary in the Post Engineers office. “At that point, it was the longest time we had ever lived in one place,” she said.

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

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

In 1971 Gary and Janet purchased a campground at Pine Lake in the Town of Caroga Lake, New York. As a resident of this northern location for more than 25 years, Gary qualified as an official “woodchuck.” Selling the property in 2003, they became

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

Road to the Hall of Fame

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

“Of 36 members of the team, only nine made it to the event,” said Gary, who enjoyed media day with interviews by CNN, and signing autographs. During the ceremony, the players

and their wives proceeded to home plate on a red carpet; the women received a huge bouquet of flowers and the players got a com-memorative plaque listing the entire roster for the team that won 102 games in 1953.

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

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

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

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

hitter. If you couldn’t pitch a full nine innings, they didn’t want you.”


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

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

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

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

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

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

Men’s finals pairings (L to R): Dick Brown (Parkwood), Fred Gobel (Rosemont), Al Slickers

(Hospitality), and Rich Cerrina (Marketing).

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Residents Hit Sweet Spot, Top Staff in Tennis Challenge

Residents Hit Sweet Spot, Top Staff in Tennis Challenge


Irving Converse, a resident at The Springs, is celebrating his 99th birthday on June 18, and shared his accomplishments as a tennis champion when he was a “youngster,” playing Super Senior Tennis after he retired at age 75.

In 2006, Irv claimed top honors in the United States Tennis Association’s Men’s Hard Court 90 Singles and 90 Doubles, along with partner and fellow inter-nationally number-one ranked player Dan Miller from Mentor, Ohio.

“I started playing when I was a kid in the neighborhood,” said this Akron native. “It was a fun game with lots of exercise. I was known for being able to run to the ball, but there aren’t too many 90-year-old tennis players to beat.”

Although he played on his high school team, there was no time for tennis during his accounting studies at Ohio State. After spending five years as a captain in the U.S. Army stationed as a battery commander in Germany during WWII, he eventu-ally went to work for one of the Big Four accounting giants, then known as Peat, Marwick, Mitchell.

Tennis was only a recreational endeavor through these working

years, until he retired as controller for Aurora Bleachery, a textile finish-ing company. That’s when his tennis trips to Wimbledon Championships in London and competing through-out the world started in earnest. He took home the “gold ball” in numer-ous tournaments, beating all in his age category, whether on hard court, clay, grass, or indoor.

A tennis great from the 1940s, Gardnar Mulloy, who played the senior circuit into his 90s, created the Mulloy Cup for international competition between men tennis players 80 years and older. He annu-ally selected the best four players for his cup team, and Irv earned a spot in 1997, when he was in his eighties. They traveled for tournaments from

Austria to Australia.Friends and family established a

tennis tournament in his honor in his long-time home of Aurora, Illinois – the Irv Converse Senior Men’s Open, according to Mary Herlihy (Springs), Irv’s wife of 24 years who was also a tennis champ. “Irv is the most humble man, so he would never let me brag about his winning at tennis,” she said.

Well, the cat is out of the bag…Happy Birthday, Irv!

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

Irv Converse displays the Mulloy Cup his team won in 1997 in Australia.

Tennis Sweet at Any Age

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

The consolation matches were won by resi-dents Joan Morgan (Harbor Court) and Helen Higgins (Oakmont) in the women’s divi-sion, and Rich Samuelsen (Sand Dollar) and Jim Hynden (Parkwood) in the men’s pairs. The mixed consolation final was won by staff Gabriela Kelly and Tom Irwin (Palm Grill).

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


Alvin Williams“It Doesn’t Get Better Than This!” 1st place, People

View the World

View the World

John Rohde

“Hallway at the Intercontinental

Hotel, San Jose”

1st place, Architecture

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

Patty Waters“British Columbia View”2nd place, Scenery Elsewhere


Through the Camera Lens

View the World

View the World

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B y d o t t y M o r r i s o n ( C e l l a n a )

Shell Point residents, using everything from expensive single-lens reflex (SLR) and bridge cameras to point-and-shoot cameras and cell

phones, captured more than 250 images for this year’s Photo Contest and Show. Entering in 11

categories, including this year’s newest addition, Architecture, the event offered a chance to see a different world through the lens of the camera.


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

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

Nancy Hall“Homes with Style”

2nd place, Architecture

Dorothy Erickson“Temple of Zeus, Athens”

3rd place, Architecture

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

Pete Martin“Elephant Emerging”

2nd place, All-Time Favorites


What did it take to win a first-place ribbon in the contest? Some of our winners shared their experience:

PATTY WATERS (Palm Acres) won first place in the Travel category. “Just moments after stepping out of an elaborate cathedral, my husband and I came upon the Sicilian Hound,” she said. “Undoubtedly dreaming of heaven, the pup was blissfully unaware of the citizens of Palermo strolling by. Traveling has provided literally thou-sands of opportunities to try out new ways

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

JUDITH KRUG (Eagles Preserve) caught the judge’s eye with her entry in the Still Life category, titled Harvey’s Private Cellar. “This photo was taken at Harvey’s

Winery in Spain,” Judith explained. “I took it with my iPhone because it was an inter-esting subject with challenging light condi-tions, and I wanted to see how the iPhone would capture the image. The Photo Club always encourages us to experiment with new ideas.”

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

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

“When our children were young, I took several classes and developed black and white film in our bathroom (darkroom). Much later, we retired and I took digital travel pictures. Classes here at Shell Point have been a great help in learning the basics of good photography.”

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

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Pete Martin“Flower Lady”

3rd place, All-Time Favorites

Judith Krug“Harvey’s Private Cellar”

1st place, Still Life

George Bail“Calypso”

3rd place, Pets

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DSLR in the last couple of years,” John said.The Photo Club owes an enormous

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

Best of Show Blue Ribbon & Trophy In 2013, the Photo Club instituted the

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

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

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

Juried Show Features Experts

Displayed alongside the Shell Point Photo Contest for the past three years, the Juried

Show allows photographers who have excelled in past contests to “bow out” of competing, while still challenging them-

selves to create their best. This year, seven photographers participated in the Juried

Show, each displaying six photographs on a single theme.

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

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

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

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


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David Pavey“Shell Point of View”

Juried Show

Les Davidson“Heads Up!”Juried Show

Pam Blough“Highland Boy” 2nd place,

Fun & Festive Events

Sallie Rich“Shell Point Eagles”

Juried Show


“The 2nd place Still Life photo of ‘Water Drop Images’ is a technique using water drops to magnify an object placed beneath a glass pane. The object in this case was a picture of a Bahamian lady with red blouse and blue bandana. The camera with macro lens was mounted on a tripod above the image.”

Pete Martin (Lucina), earned four awards in 2015

Prue Harris“Sunrise (moon setting) Bunche Beach”

1st place, Scenery Elsewhere

Frank Moore“Caribbean View”

3rd place, Scenery Elsewhere

David Tompkins “Shelling, Morning Fog”

3rd place, People

Anne Chatfield“Phineas, My Love”

1st place, Pets

David Marriott“Fanfare”

3rd place, Still Life

Mary Hirsch“Any Snacks for Me?”

1st place, Other Wildlife Anywhere

Pete Martin“Water Drop Images”

2nd place, Still Life

Among the sights and sounds of my daily life, seeing the birds through their complete life cycle is one of my most treasured expe-riences at Shell Point.”

COLORS OF COSTA RICA. “The amazing array of colors in the avian world never ceases to amaze me. When I took a 10-day trip to Costa Rica in January, I was over-whelmed by the inten-sity of beautiful hues in the 230 species I saw. Capturing them with my camera enabled me to bring them home, and the Juried Show allowed me to share a few of them with others,” said Dotty Morrison (Cellana).

SELFIES MANIPULATED. “I knew in May that I would be teaching an Academy

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

DING’S DARLINGS. “One of the things that I really love about Southwest Florida is the diversity of birds found in this region. They have innate beauty, and their main quality is their range of colors and shapes,” said Gerald Langberg (Sundial).

MEDIEVAL FAIRE. “These costumed characters were a part of the Medieval

Faire at Lakes Park a cou-ple of years ago. I have had an interest in festival photography, and I shot these photos in the midst of the crowds,” said John Ippensen (Royal Bonnet). “The challenge was to use photo editing to isolate the characters and provide an appropriate background for the individuals that

would not look too foreign to the persona of the characters.”

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

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


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

John Ippensen“Medieval Faire”

Juried Show

Gerald Langberg“Ding’s Darlings”

Juried Show

Dotty Morrison “Colors of Costa Rica” Juried Show

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


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

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

Raymond Boyce“Along the Camino de Santiago, Spain”

1st place, All-Time Favorites

Jean Worden“Color Our World”

2nd place, Scenery at Shell Point

Vote for Your

Fan Favorite!

Photo Show & Contest

Herb Sklar“Selfies Manipulated”

Juried Show

You Be the Judge

And the 2015 Winners are…

Category 1 – Architecture 1st John Rohde Hallway at Intercontinental Hotel, San Jose2nd Nancy Hall Homes with Style3rd Dorothy Erickson Temple of Zeus, Athens

Category 2 – All-Time Favorites 1st Raymond Boyce Along the Camino de Santiago, Spain 2nd Pete Martin Elephant Emerging 3rd Pete Martin Flower LadyHM Sandra Potter The Queen & Her Court

Category 3 – Birds Anywhere 1st Phyllis Ingalls Tea for Two2nd John Rohde I Can Dance3rd Carl Bowser Must Have Been Something I Ate

Category 4 – Fun & Festive Events1st Frank Moore Free Ride2nd Pam Blough Highland Boy3rd Pete Martin High Water Flyer

Category 5 – Other Wildlife Anywhere1st Mary Hirsch Any Snacks for Me?2nd Frank Moore Hopping on Board3rd Lyle LaBour Baby Raccoon

Category 6 – People 1st Alvin Williams It Doesn’t Get Better Than This!2nd Fran Ippensen Artists in Nature3rd David Tompkins Shelling, Morning Fog

Category 7 – Pets 1st Anne Chatfield Phineas, My Love2nd Fran Ippensen What’s Up Doc?3rd George Bail Calypso

Category 8 – Scenery at Shell Point1st Roberta Young Shell Point Sunrise2nd Jean Worden Color Our World3rd Holly English Morning Tranquility

Category 9 – Scenery Elsewhere1st Prue Harris Sunrise (moon setting), Bunche Beach2nd Patty Waters British Columbia View3rd Frank Moore Caribbean View

Category 10 – Still Life1st Judith Krug Harvey’s Private Cellar2nd Pete Martin Water Drop Images3rd David Marriott Fanfare

Category 11 – Travel 1st Patty Waters Sicilian Hound2nd George Nelson Majestic Matterhorn 3rd Mary Hirsch Iwo Jima Memorial

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


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Warm Your Spirit with a Wealth of Knowledge

B y t e r i K o l l a t h , M a n a G e r o f t h e a u x i l i a r y a n d a C a d e M y o f l i f e l o n G l e a r n i n G

T3 – Techonology Today and Tomorrow

Behind the Scenes with Shell Point Technology (TT02) is a good opportu-nity to hear how Shell Point has changed with the times, bringing the latest in tech-nology (television, phone, radio, WiFi) to residents. Join Technical Support Services Manager Peter Burt and his four talented staff members on Wednesday, June 17, for a presentation that focuses on some of the challenges they have met over the years, what their areas of focus are, and their hopes for the future.

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

Word Processing Prep School (CC007) is a basic course for residents who have never used a computer. Join Richard Nelson (Lakewood) and two able assistants from Lakewood, Lois Forsythe and Sue Stitt, every Wednesday in June.

Computer Basics on Mac Laptops (CC102) will be taught by Bob Jakubiec (Lucina) three Wednesdays beginning June 10 to help build your basic knowledge of the OS X operating system and introduce the free OpenOffice4 software.

Mail Merge (CC217) is a computer class focused on the software function of your computer, which enables you to extract many pieces of information from a collection, often referred to as a database, and to construct various useful documents.

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

Academy on the GoThe overnight educational field trip

this month takes us to the Florida Keys! Plan on a great two days, June 4 and 5, if you sign up for Overnight in the Keys: Theater of the Sea and Wild Bird Rehab Center (OTG02). First stop is the National Park Service Oasis Visitor Center to get

oriented to the Big Cypress Preserve (and probably some alligator viewing!) and the Bird Sanctuary, which serves as a natural habitat for wildlife, as a healthy and flour-ishing part of the ecosystem, and a home for birds no longer able to survive in the wild. The Theatre of the Sea is an added bonus, where you can watch shows up close per-formed by dolphins, sea lions, parrots, and more.

If you’re not visiting the Keys, you may want to experience The 29th Annual All-Florida Juried Exhibit (OTG03) at the local Alliance for the Arts. This trip on Friday, June 5, offers a chance to see the

work of fabulous Florida artists.The Cape Coral History Museum

(OTG04) is our destination on Thursday, June 25, for exhibits that allow us to experi-ence local history from back in the day.

Coffee With A NeighborThis month we take a local photo safari

with Gerald Langberg (Sundial) that prom-ises to be every bit as interesting as the safa-ris he usually shares with us from far-flung

regions of the globe. Join him on Wednesday, June 17, for Florida Bird Safari (CWN02) to experience the enchanting birds of Florida as they form pairs, build nests, and start to raise their families.

Legacy SeminarThe Legacy Foundation welcomes

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

For the Love of LearningProfessor Adrian Kerr takes us through

the history of Egypt this month in two classes. On Tuesday, June 2, he focuses on Ancient Egyptian Pyramids (FLL17), some of Egypt’s more than 90 glorious monu-ments constructed as the final resting place for the pharaohs, to serve as a ‘resurrection machine’ for the king.

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

Explore the Cape Coral History Museum on June 25 when Academy on the Go heads to our sister city across the Caloosahatchee river.


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Stay TunedRefer to the brochure for The Academy

of Lifelong Learning available at either ser-vice desk, or online at www.shellpoint.net for more information. There is also a calen-dar you can print online. Please continue to confirm your class selections in the Weekly Reminder, as any last-minute changes will be posted there or on SPTV. You can contact either service desk for registration and ques-tions. I continue to welcome ideas for future courses, and look forward to seeing you at an Academy class soon.

All singers are invited to exercise their voice and sharpen their read-ing skills by attending a series of six summer choral workshops. Led by Randy Woods, Minister of Worship and Music for The Village Church, the workshops are an oppor-tunity to listen and sing some American folk songs, choruses from The Messiah, Broadway show tunes, classic anthems, and art songs.

“Throughout the summer we will wel-

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

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

on June 18, July 2, 16, and 30, and August 6. All singers are encouraged to attend, whether a soloist, community choir singer, or church choir member.

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

An invitation… Singing Through the Summer

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


Staying Active in Assisted LivingB y h e a t h e r B a t t e y , r e s o r t s e r v i C e s a n d w e l l n e s s M a n a G e r

Staying physically active and engaged is important as we age. For seniors, even a small amount of physical activity on a regular basis can significantly boost their overall health and fitness. Hobbies, games, and engaging in programs can help increase independence and overall confidence.

It is quite common for some seniors to spend a large amount of their time alone and being sedentary, which can lead to a faster decline in health and increase the aging pro-cess. However, Shell Point residents prove how active and engaged you can be while in assisted living. From Kings Crown to The Arbor and The Springs, these residents demonstrate that they enjoy everything from walking to swimming, and pottery to cards.

JANE HANKS (Kings Crown) moved to Shell Point in 1995 with her husband Don and lived in Junonia for 19 years. She transitioned to Kings Crown and feels lucky to be there with the car-ing and supportive staff. She has breakfast delivered every morning while she enjoys Shell Point TV in her room, then she gets dressed and heads to the pool for her swim and extra 15 minutes of sun to get her daily

dose of Vitamin D.She was a farmer’s wife

and has always been on the go. Jane believes the key to her longevity at age 96 is to “have interests beyond yourself and to stay active.” She never thought about having to live alone, but “Kings Crown is a great place to live,” she said.

At Shell Point, she can still stay active and busy. Jane plays five bridge games a week, attends Health Connection pro-grams, enjoys concerts and going to library book reviews as much as she can. She even learned the art of pottery in her 80s and tries to go a couple times a week to finish projects.

BILL PITMAN (Springs) spent his life in the fast lane as a race car driver, so it’s no surprise he is still an avid runner and swimmer today. He will run three miles, bike until he is tired, then jump into the Woodlands pool for 45 minutes of swim-ming. He always loved sports but really got

into racing, and prides himself as being “a smooth driver.”

The doctor told him, “I don’t know how you do it, but keep doing it!” Bill reminisced that his time in the pool brings back happy memories of family, with his father taking all the kids swimming.

“I don’t pay attention to age,” he said, “you just have to keep working at it and live life.” Bill has met some good friends at Shell Point and The Springs to dine with and attend concerts. He is certainly still living actively and fully.

ELIZABETH AND JOHN GILL (Arbor) moved to Shell Point eight years ago and recently moved to The Arbor due to Elizabeth’s deteriorating eyesight.

John and Elizabeth could not be happier with their decision to move to assisted living. “They keep us even busier here since there is so much to get involved in,” John said.

This couple has been together more than 64 years and both have always been extremely active and invested in healthy eating and living. John bikes 12 ½ miles three

times a week, and Elizabeth walks indoors eight times around the inside of The Arbor. They both use the Island Health Club on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays in addition to taking the 10/20 fit-ness class with Fitness Coordinator Cheryl Cooper.

“When I’m strong, I am in control and can face any challenge that is given to me,” Elizabeth said. They have six children, 20 grandchildren, and 29 great-grandchildren that they visit often.

Talk about being actively engaged and driven! This couple attributes their longev-ity to a healthy lifestyle and a lot of fun socializing.

What’s Your Quest?

Bill Pitman

Jane HanksElizabeth and John Gill


LifeQuest Discussion Group

Team Builders and Ice BreakersSaturday, June 27, 10:00 a.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDL

Join Katelyn Van Scoy, program coordi-nator, for this fun, interactive program that will have you laughing as well as sharing.

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

LifeQuest Quarterly Event

Healthier Habits for a Healthier You

Tuesday, June 9, 1:15 p.m.Social Center on The Island

For centuries we have known that the health of the brain and the body are connected. Now, science is able to pro-vide insights into how to optimize our physical and cognitive health as we age.

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

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

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

who is away. There are numerous opportu-nities to serve year round as well.

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

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

Join The Pavilion Auxiliary

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

Pavilion Activities staff.

Sylvia Seer (Parkwood)

Bobbi Brown (Nautilus)

Above: (L-R) Maralu Gregg (Turban), Charlotte MacDonald (Coquina), and Kathy Moreland (Periwinkle)

Left: Arni Shareski (Macoma) and Paul Murphy (Harbor Court)

Right: Carl Meier (Oakmont) with Janet

Howard (Eagles Preserve)

Have fun, help others, make a difference

Emily Reese


To sign up for any Health Connection class, contact either service desk.

Wellness Specialty Classes

Most of the time, all your feet have to do is walk forward or stand in place, which is fairly simple. However, once in a while you may be in a situation that requires your feet to move in a manner that is dif-ferent from everyday standing and walking. We’re putting a new twist on the popular class Agility, Balance, and Flexibility for Everyday Life to help with this. Join fitness coordinator Melanie Brod on Mondays and Wednesdays from June 8 – July 15 at 11:30 a.m. in the Island Health Club.

Melanie has added some new agil-ity exercises and balance training drills to help you function better in everyday life. By having quicker reaction times and bet-

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

Shell Point as Your Resource

Burglars and petty thieves see seniors as “targets of opportunity,” and statistics show a troubling upward trend of physical attacks against the elderly. But seniors can take some steps to level the playing field. The concept of self defense for seniors deals more with not showing fear than with ways to body-slam someone to the pavement. Strength to protect oneself comes from an awareness of surroundings, presenting a

fearless presence, and an understanding of your capabilities.

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

Balancing a Healthy and Full Lifestyle – Strength, Self-Defense, and Food Safety

B y h e a t h e r B a t t e y , r e s o r t s e r v i C e s a n d w e l l n e s s M a n a G e r

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


Championship Taekwondo, a group fitness and self-defense instructor, as well as a per-sonal trainer. She will focus on teaching protection strategies and give tools to help the senior population protect themselves from everyday potential dangers. This one-time class costs $10.

There is more to food safety than just washing your hands and your food when preparing a meal. How to Practice Food Safety Like an Expert will take place on Thursday, June 11, at 10:15 a.m. in the Social Center on The Island. Learn how to practice and use safe food handling in your own kitchen. Join our food service profes-sionals, Linda Rakos and Brett Wayte, as they review proper cooking and storage, how to handle produce, thaw frozen foods, avoid cross contamination, and stay away from the “danger zone.” They will also pro-vide guidelines to follow if you lose elec-trical power or refrigeration, and tips for preparing and taking food on the go.

Everyone likes to have flawless skin with a perfect complexion, no blemishes, and no dry spots – just a smooth and radi-ant glow. Join Shell Point’s Salon and Spa skin care specialists to learn the basics for good skin care at home at Complexion Perfection Session 1. This program will take place Monday, June 22, at 1:15 p.m. in the Social Center on The Island. Whatever your age, skin type, or concern, there are simple strategies for achieving “complexion perfection.” Please do not wear make-up as this will be a “hands-on” experience where you will get to try face washes, toners, and lotions.

Recently, vegetables and their heal-

ing properties have drawn wide attention from the fitness conscious and food scientists alike for their proven health benefits. A majority of common vegetables have wonder-ful benefits and uses. Join Integrative Nutritionist and Certified Health Coach Maria Roelle as she teaches you about these 15–20 vegetables and how to integrate them into your balanced diet. Learn

how certain veggies can heal and reduce common lifestyle issues and illnesses at this informative program. Veggies and Healing Properties will take place Wednesday, June 24, at 10:15 a.m. in the Social Center on The Island.

Your Medical CommunityDo you live day to day with a

chronic health condition? Have you ever wondered if there is a program that can help you live a better quality of life? If so, then this program is for you. “It’s All About You” Chronic Disease Self Management is a six-week workshop offered at no cost. It has a proven track record for improving health, and decreasing emergency room visits and inpatient hospi-talizations. If you suffer from any chronic health condition, including but not limited

to diabetes, heart disease, asthma, depres-sion, or cancer, sign up for this fun and interactive workshop, held on Mondays, June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and July 13 (no class July 6) at 1-3:30 p.m. in the Grand Cypress Room at the Woodlands Commons.

On Thursday, June 4, join Jack Adams for How Do I Know if I Need a Hearing Aid? at 10:15 a.m. in the Social Center on The Island. Our hearing is a precious gift, so when we begin to lose it, our world completely changes. If there is not a medi-cal solution to a hearing problem, then our choices to improve our hearing are limited. Lip-reading, auditory training, and work-

ing on our auditory attention are not suffi-cient to solve the problem alone; they must be accompanied by improved audibility through the use of hearing aids. This pre-sentation will help individuals assess their own personal needs. Outline criteria and self assessment tools will be presented to help

participants assess their hearing handi-cap to determine if they are ready to take the next step and try hearing aids to preserve their precious gift of hearing.

A dental implant is an artificial tooth root that is placed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth or bridge. Dental implants may be an option for people who have lost a tooth or teeth due to periodontal disease, an injury, or some other reason. Join Dr. Milsap, DDS, as he explains different implants and implant parts. Dental Implants – What, How, Why, and Why Not! will take place Friday, June 19, at 10:15 a.m. in the Social Center on The Island.

www.shellpoint.net/healthconnection

Balancing a Healthy and Full Lifestyle – Strength, Self-Defense, and Food Safety

Improve your balance and stay fast on your feet by taking Agility, Balance, and Flexibility for Everyday Life with fitness coordinator Melanie Brod. Wednesday classes begin June 8.

Learn how to achieve a flawless face and add a radiant glow to your skin in Complexion Perfection Session 1 presented by Salon Manager Robyn Church on June 22.

Assess your hearing and learn about hearing aids on June 4, when Jack Adams presents How Do I Know if I Need a Hearing Aid?


Friday Market PlaceFriday, June 5, 12, 19, 268:30–11:30 a.m.Administration Courtyard/ISLocal vegetables, hand-woven baskets,

freshly baked breads, honey, and organic soaps are just a few items found at Shell Point’s Friday Market Place.

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

Beach DayMonday, June 88:30 a.m. Island8:40 a.m. Woodlands8:50 a.m. Eagles Preserve/EST3:00 p.m. approximate returnCost: $16 (ice cream on your own)Go to the beach to walk, swim, socialize…or just relax. A favorite outing for many residents, beach day gets us out in the sun, sand, and surf. The group will experience Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park beach

and a tasty picnic lunch before heading for ice

cream at Royal Scoop on the trip back to Shell Point.

“A Bee’s Life” PresentationWednesday, June 101:15 p.m.Social Center/ISAlma Johnson of the Sarasota Honey Company will give a presentation on a bee’s life, discussing bee biology, life stages, and duties. She will also identify the types of bees that are found in the hive. The Sarasota Honey Company is a family-owned and community-driven apiary organization with a special commitment to special needs.

Father’s Pancake BreakfastFriday, June 129:00–10:30 a.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLCost: $5 per person In commemoration of Father’s Day, all beloved fathers, sons and daughters, chil-dren, and wives are invited to enjoy a pan-cake breakfast. We tip our hats to you, dads! God took the strength of a mountain, the majesty of a tree, the warmth of a summer sun, the calm of a quiet sea, the generous soul of nature, the comforting arm of night, the joy of a morning in spring, the faith of a mustard seed. Then God combined these qualities, and when there was nothing more to add, He knew His mas-terpiece was complete, and so He called it…Dad.

www.shellpoint.net/events

To include a listing for an upcoming event or activity, please contact Heather Battey, Resort Services and Wellness manager, at 454-2152, or email: [email protected]

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Saturday DVD: Gifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story (2009)Saturday, June 132:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLGifted Hands: The Ben Carson Story is a film about a renowned brain surgeon who over-

came obstacles to change the course of medicine for-ever. Young Ben Carson grew up in a broken home amongst pov-erty and preju-dice, and his grades suffered because of it. Insisting he fol-low his dreams,

Carson’s mother never lost her faith in him. Don’t miss this inspiring film of triumph.

Lunch with Us at “Crave” in Fort MyersMonday, June 1510:15 a.m. Island10:25 a.m. Woodlands10:35 a.m. Eagles Preserve/EST1:30 p.m. approximate returnCost: $7 (lunch on your own)Residents loved this place when we went a few years ago, so it’s time to go back to Crave for lunch. Though small in size, Crave offers meal selections that are giant in flavor and freshness. Nothing is pre-done or pre-made; all food is prepared to order with the freshest (and often organic) ingre-dients available. You won’t just taste the difference...you’ll Crave it!

“Let’s Talk Twins Baseball” with John GordonTuesday, June 161:30 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLRetired Minnesota Twins radio broad-caster, John Gordon, will be speaking about his career as an announcer for the Twins, including his personal insights on the great American pastime. John speaks to inspire, motivate, and reminisce about his favorite game. Come listen to a great speaker who spent 25 years with the Twins.

Shopping at Miromar MallSaturday, June 209:15 a.m. Island9:25 a.m. Woodlands9:35 a.m. Eagles Preserve/EST3:30 p.m. approximate returnCost: $8 (lunch on your own)Shop to your heart’s content at any of the 140 outlet stores at the fantastic Miromar Mall in Estero. Here you’ll be free to browse

your favor-ite shopping destinations and di s -cover some new ones. The restau-rant options are ever increasing, with Naples Flatbread and Ford’s Garage examples of

where you may want to quell your shopper’s hunger. This is a large mall, so be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes. Mall maps will be provided.

Sunday Matinee: The Solid Gold Cadillac (1956)Sunday, June 212:30 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLLaura Partridge (Judy Holliday) is a small stock-holder of a large company in New York City who takes on the crooked Board of Directors. In exchange for her silence, they hire her and give her a cushy position in share-holder relations. The scheme backfires when Laura falls in love with the company’s gruff CEO and makes herself the leader of an all-out shareholder revolt.

Library Book TalkTuesday, June 232:15 p.m. Social Center/ISFloyd Jamison (Parkwood) will be review-ing a thoughtful and challenging contem-porary chronicle: Worthy Fights: A Memoir of Leadership in War and Peace by Leon Panetta and Jim Newton. Discussion will follow the presentation, and refreshments will be served.

Do You Know Your Neighbor? (Italy)Wednesday, June 242:15 p.m.Social Center/ISHave you ever traveled to the beautiful country of Italy? Have you lived there? Speak Italian? If the answer to any of these questions is yes, this event is for you. Bring your friends and enjoy a social gathering of international proportions. Light refresh-ments will be served.

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Aviation Club MeetingThursday, June 251:15 p.m.Osprey Room/ISHave you ever wondered if the airplane in which you are flying is safe, and what kind

of tests it has to pass? Lynn Freisner (Parkwood), who served as a military pilot and civilian

test pilot for many years, will give an over-view of aircraft flight testing and evaluation, as well as a history of flight testing at the Boeing Helicopter Company from which Lynn retired as Director of Flight Testing.

Get Chic at Chico’sFriday, June 268:15 a.m. Island8:25 a.m. Woodlands8:35 a.m. Eagles Preserve/EST2:00 p.m. approximate returnCost: $7 (lunch on your own)Location: Sanibel IslandSeason is over, and it’s time to do a little island shopping! Chico’s will be the first store on this visit to Periwinkle Place. The staff will greet us and allow our group to shop before their regular hours for a relaxed experience with plenty of help. Bring that h a r d - t o -match piece of clothing, and they’ll help you turn it into your favor-ite outfit! Chico’s will also hold a special resi-dent raffle for a bracelet. There will be time for visiting other shops, and lunch will be at the Blue Giraffe, where selections typically run between $10 and $15.

“This Old Hat” Patriots of LibertyFriday, June 262:30 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDL“Patriots of Liberty” is an original, one-woman musical presentation of This Old Hat, performed by Patty Carver, who por-trays and brings to life four noted women of American History: Betsy Ross, telling her unique story about the first American flag;

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

Movie Night: Room for One More (1952)Monday, June 296:45 p.m.Social Center/ISAnne and “Poppy” Rose are the aver-age American family, with three quirky kids. Anne has a good heart and gives lost cats and dogs a home

– and one day the orphan Jane arrives, a problem child who is very troubled. At first Poppy is worried and wants to get rid of her, but with love and patience they finally manage to integrate her into the family. Then, Anne invites another orphan, the aggressive handicapped Jimmy-John, to join them on their summer vacation.

Dinner at South Beach GrilleTuesday, June 304:30 p.m. Island4:40 p.m. Woodlands4:50 p.m. Eagles Preserve/EST8:00 p.m. approximate returnCost: $7 (dinner on your own)South Beach Grill of Fort Myers Beach spe-cializes in culinary excellence. Their chefs prepare a delectable menu from fresh local ingredients with creative flair and exquisite presentation. The high quality of service and warm art-deco atmosphere will com-plete your wonderful dining experience. An early dining menu is available until 6 p.m.; entrees range from $12 to $34.

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HaPPeningsSpecial event bus will be running

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

Walking required

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

Brunch at The Crystal RoomSunday, June 21 • 10:30 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Happy Father’s Day10:30 a.m. until 2:00 p.

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

A selection of ice cream and toppings will be served

along with delicious lemonade to help you beat the sum-mer heat. A Dixieland strolling band will provide patri-otic entertainment throughout the event.

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

Cake Walk H Caricatures

CELEBRATION

1-3:00 p.m.

Carnival GamesDixieland Band

America’s Birthday Bash


Alcoholics AnonymousThursdays, June 4, 11, 18, and 254:30 p.m.Sabal Room/WDLThis is a fellowship of those who share their experience, strength, and hope with each other to solve their common problem and help others recover from alcoholism. This “open” meeting of AA welcomes those who struggle with alcohol as well as those who support them. For more information, contact the intergroup phone number, 275-5111. Cancer Support 1-on-1 MentoringThe goal of this resident-led program is to establish group mentoring connections between newly diagnosed cancer patients and cancer survivors. Contact Barbara Maruchi (Springs) at 333-0120. Caregiver Support Group Tuesdays, June 2 and 16Group 1: 9:15 a.m. Group 2: 10:30 a.m.Medical Center Conference Room/ISThis therapeutic group is aimed at helping residents deal with issues of being a care-giver for someone with a memory disorder, whether the resident is cared for in inde-pendent living, assisted living, or skilled nursing. Dr. Nancy Spencer facilitates the group and can be reached at 454-2043. Sign-up is required. Diabetes Group AppointmentFriday, June 51:00 p.m.Social Center/ISBoth insulin-dependent and non-insulin diabetics are encouraged to attend this meeting. Each monthly meeting covers a different topic and includes open dis-cussion. The topic for June is “Managing Diabetes in Summer – How? What? Why?” Finding Joy (for Caregivers) This group is on summer break and will reconvene in October. The group will assist participants with coping as a caregiver, through shared experiences and uplifting programs. Contact Jane Johnston (Lucina) at 464-5903 for more information.

Healing Journey Grief SupportThis group is on break. However, if you had a recent loss, our grief facilitators would be happy to meet with you on an individ-ual basis. Please contact Dotty Morrison (Cellana) at 337-4015, or Judy Mayer (Junonia) at 454-3139. You may also con-tact the Village Church office at 454-2147. Hearing Enrichment Group Wednesday, June 241:15 p.m.Manatee Room/ISPoor hearing can affect many aspects of one’s life. Stephanie Devlin, case manager, will be facilitating this group that will help residents cope with such issues. She can be reached at 454-8246. Memory Care Therapy GroupsNote: Individual assessment is required before joining one of the following groups. Kathy Fratrick, LCSW, facilitates the group and can be reached at 454-2073. Individual appoint-ments are also available. Tuesdays, June 2 and 16Group 1: 9:15 a.m. Group 2: 10:30 a.m. Behavioral Health Conference Room/IS Wednesdays, June 3, 10, and 1710:30 a.m. Behavioral Health Conference Room/IS These groups are designed to provide educa-tion and support to residents who have some type of memory disorder. The objectives of the groups are to identify practical strategies to help residents better manage their memory loss, address long-range planning, and offer

an environment that fosters a sense of pur-pose and heightened self-esteem.

Neuropathy Support GroupWednesday, June 1711:00 a.m.Oak Room/WDLThis group provides support and educa-tional opportunities for those dealing with neuropathy. Contact Lenny Wodarczyk (Parkwood) at 443-4769. Parkinson’s Enrichment Group Monday, June 110:15 a.m.King’s Crown Community Room/ISThis group aims to provide support and educa-tion to those affected by Parkinson’s disease as a patient, caregiver, family member, or friend. Each meeting includes a speaker, group dis-cussion, and opportunities for emotional sup-port. For more information, call 454-2186. Shell Point COPD Support Group This group meets quarterly; the next meeting will be on Tuesday, July 28. The objective is to provide information and discussions that will be relevant to individuals with a range of breathing problems, as well as those depen-dent on supplemental oxygen. For additional information, call Ken Peterson at 482-3779. The Vision Enrichment GroupThis group is on break for the summer; the next meeting will be October 13. This group is for networking and sharing stories and infor-mation. Florence Putman (Eagles Preserve) is the chairperson. For information, contact Case Manager Angie Prichard at 454-2134.

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Peter McIver (Springs)

Kay Strong (Arbor)

Residents of The Arbor, King’s Crown, and The Springs recently experienced a moving and memorable evening on the Sanibel Causeway.

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

Many exclaimed that they had not been on the beach in quite a while, and

relished feeling the cool sand between their toes. Some walked to the water’s edge to feel the warm waters lap at their feet.

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

On that evening, we all agreed, we knew whom to thank, and that knowl-edge provided comfort and made our eve-ning even more complete.

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Bob and Dot Hagman (Arbor)

Bella Cook (King’s Crown)

Joanne Mishler and

Mary Kearby (The Springs)

Bill Redeker and Herman Bips of King’s Crown Jean and Rudy Levantini

(The Springs)


At the annual Shell Point Variety Show held on Tuesday, Apr i l 21 ,

residents took a trip to the oceanside with “Daisy” (Heather Battey, Resort Services) and “Morty” (Dan Philgreen, SPTV), two siblings with quite a different perspective on their summer vacation.

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

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

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

Latincise group performing their energetic routine to that song.

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

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

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Performers Share

Beachy Summer

Memories Morty and Daisy played by

Dan Philgreen and Heather Battey


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

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

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

as Daisy. “I just love it when it rains; the storms bring in the best seashells!” Daisy exclaimed. But somber Morty disagreed. “Yeah, more for me to step on!” he said.

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

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

Tim Stephenson, David Nesselroade, Ken Nesselroade, and Jim Davey

The Line Dancers

Pat Specht

Latincise group

Marie Deravil

Larry and Marj Fose

Carolyn and Paul Peterson

David Hauenstein

Yvonne Schneff

Bill JohnsCas Obie

Jacquie Boyce


Nature’s NotebookB y s t e v e M o r t o n , l a n d s C a p e M a n a G e r

Appearing on television with Oprah Winfrey several years ago and admitting to taking perfor-mance-enhancing drugs during his long-winded bicycle racing career, Lance Armstrong faced a world that accused him of the unpardon-able crime in sports – cheating. Sports fans can forgive their heroes for many transgressions, but unsportsmanlike conduct is the one offense that is not acceptable.

The consequences of Armstrong’s deceit were swift and severe; he was stripped of his unprec-edented seven Tour de France vic-tories as well as hundreds of other cycling records that occurred after August 1998. He was slapped with a lifetime ban of participation in pro-fessional cycling. Endorsement spon-sors lined up in civil court to recover funds paid to him.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Celebrate Father’s Day with a Little TLC Just for HimB y r o B y n C h u r C h , s a l o n a n d s p a M a n a G e r 489-8400

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

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

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

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

Did you recognize the “Mustache in Disguise”?

Kathy Moreland (Periwinkle) recog-nized Jan Drake (Cameo) right away! She

couldn’t wait to submit her entry for a chance to win the salon raffle give-away, including a wide array of quality products and a $20 gift certificate. “I can’t wait to use

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

Thank you to everyone who entered the raffle. Special thanks to Jan Drake for displaying such a wonderful sense of humor. Look for more fun to come over the next few months!

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

Tame the Man ManeMen’s

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

Tee Time Tune-Up30-minute

Massage $30Loosen up your neck

and shouldersNot valid with any other offer or discount.

Groom the Bear Claws Men’s Pedicure $30

Treat your feet to a relaxing mint foot soak, complete with callus removal, nail grooming,

and foot/calf massageNot valid with any other offer or discount.

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Kathy Moreland

“Mustache in Disguise” uncovered is Jan Drake!

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

Beat the Heat with Cool Gelato

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

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

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

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

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

A Veggie Slice of Summer

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

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

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

New Summer SelectionsTasty Treats at The Island Café and Café PromenadeB y s a r a h n a d a l , p u B l i C r e l a t i o n s a n d e v e n t s s p e C i a l i s t

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

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

Sundial Transformed into

French CaféB y y v o n n e s C h n e f f , s u n d i a lp h o t o s B y B r u C e f i n d l e y , s u n d i a l

Residents of Sundial recently held a “Springtime in Paris” party in the atrium, with French café music playing in the back-ground as guests arrived to view artwork by fellow neighbors and friends on display.

These Shell Point artists exhibited their own fine art, photography, woodworking, handmade quilts and cards, flower arrangements, and more. Visitors learned that Hermine Hartley had authored two books about manners. Hoyt Hall demonstrated how to carve wooden flowers, and Willie Chandley had knitted a two-foot alligator

that was sprawled out on a table.While enjoying their stroll

around the displays, neighbors tasted grapes, cheese and crack-ers, and punch. Each dinner table was set with a centerpiece of a gold, flickering Eiffel Tower sur-rounded by pink Spring flowers.

A “bon appetite” sign sig-naled the main course – a vari-ety of sandwiches beautifully arranged on silver trays with

fresh parsley, pickles and olives with fluted toothpicks, deviled

eggs, and potato chips. Dessert included lus-cious large strawberries, French cream puffs, and mini éclairs.

Anna Marie Tesoriero

Left: George Osteyee

Below: Lowell Schulz

Wooden flower carved by Hoyt Hall

Parisian-themed centerpieces dotted

the tables

Gerry Langberg with Dawn Heintzelman

Left: Marge White

Left: Emily Kletzien Below: Charles Shepson

Gigi Nussbickel


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

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

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

That is when you may want to con-

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

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

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

While the security/credit freeze helps prevent new accounts from being opened,

it does not prevent criminals from using your existing cards.

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

Q&AFineMark National Bank & Trust Answers Your Personal Banking Questions B y a n n a s M i t h , M a n a G i n G e x e C u t i v e o f f i n e M a r K n a t i o n a l B a n K a n d t r u s t

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

The Legacy Foundation and The Academy of Lifelong Learning present

Estate Planning Fundamentals for Florida Residents

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

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

Estate Planning Fundamentals

for Florida Residents

Wednesday, June 2410 – 11 a.m.

Grand Cypress Room/WDL

(LS02)Kevin Kyle

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


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

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

After completing high school and time in the military, Matt went back to school to become an IT technician. He apprenticed to get hands-on experience and has continued to train in many dif-

ferent aspects of the technology field.Services offered through Technical

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

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

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

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

To reach Technology Support Services directly, call 454-8248 or email resident [email protected].

Computer crash? Printer problems?Technical Support Services Offers Help to Resolve Technology Challenges

B y p e t e r B u r t , M a n a G e r o f t e C h n i C a l s u p p o r t s e r v i C e s

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

You’re InvitedCome and learn how the Legacy

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

Thursday, June 4 • 10:00 a.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDL

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

Introduction to the Legacy Foundation Financial, Estate, and

Philanthropic Services


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

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

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

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

News from The EstuaryConstruction Continues

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

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

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

ENTRANCE GATES The entrance gates and key pads are fully functional. Gates are activated each evening from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. Barcode scanners grant evening entry to current residents, while call boxes allow visitors to contact Estuary residents or security for admission after hours.

THE ESTUARY COMMUNITY POOL made a splash during last month’s soft opening. Projected summertime temperatures give Estuary residents the perfect reason to jump in and meet swimmers from other Shell Point neighborhoods. Restroom facilities for swimmers are attached to the Estuary community building.


Dr. Eleanor Pease (Royal Bonnet) has a passion for the English language, and a pas-sion for helping oth-ers. In 2012, those two passions combined in a proposal to offer English classes and group activities to Shell Point employees. She envisioned a way for employees to be more successful in their work and in their com-munity by improving their language skills.

With the cooperation of Vice President Karen Anderson’s Human Resources depart-ment and 21 trained resident volunteers, almost 40 employees have received cer-tificates of completion from the Employee English Language Program.

You are invited to hear more about this cooperative effort, as Eleanor and Karen lead this month’s Global Outreach pro-gram. Because of construction in The Village Church, this program will be held in the Social Center on The Island, on Wednesday, June 17, at 10:15 a.m. Invite a friend and arrive early for refreshments.

I have occasion to be at the Larsen Pavilion almost every day. One of the most impressive things I see there – and I’ve seen it at King’s Crown and The Arbor, too – happens when a resident speaks to or asks a question of one of the Shell Point nurses, doctors, or CNAs.

Invariably, the Shell Point caregiver will stop what he or she is doing, turn to look at the resident, lean toward the resi-dent if seated, and give the resident full attention. They do not shuffle paperwork; they do not interrupt if the resident needs extra time to express a thought. They are wholly present and in the moment.

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

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

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

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

Global Outreach

The Gift of LanguageB y d o t t y M o r r i s o n ( C e l l a n a )

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

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

This is an incredible gift to our neighbors in South Fort Myers!

Food for Thanks!

English language graduates from the summer of 2014.

www.shellpoint.net/christmasfund

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

IT’S AN ATTITUDE OF “YES”Caregivers at Shell Point Earn the Name B y C a t h y M i s K e l l ( s a n d d o l l a r ) , 2 0 1 5 C a M p a i G n C h a i r


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

CROSSROADS QUARTETSaturday, June 13Crossroads Quartet is a world-champion, a cappella quartet made up of four versatile, award-winning vocalists. Though steeped in traditional barbershop harmony, Crossroads Quartet sings a variety of musical styles, including vocal jazz, blues, gospel, pop classics, and standards from the Great American Songbook.

RIVER CITY BRASS ENSEMBLEFriday, July 10River City Brass is proud to present a new eight-piece ensemble with a unique repertoire, virtuoso

musicians, and accessible performers. Don’t miss this special patriotic program that features presenter Dr. James Gourlay, a world-renowned tuba artist from Scotland.

WOODWORKSTuesday, August 25Woodworks, a musical group founded by professional percussionist Thomas Suta, incorporates a percussionist, four marimba instrumentalists and a talented vocalist into a well-rounded musical program. Enjoy traditional Mexican music, Sousa marches, and even a Joplin rag, as well as popular and classical favorites.

DICK HYMAN: BIG BANDS & COMBOSThursday, September 10Dick Hyman has had a long-standing career as a pianist, organist, arranger, music director, and composer, and has researched and recorded piano music of greats like Joplin, Gershwin, Jelly Roll

Morton, and Duke Ellington. Hyman’s concert performance will feature documentaries and film clips of famous Big Band recordings, followed

by his own solo version.

Bonus ConcertSOUTHWEST FLORIDA CHAMBER SYMPHONY

Thursday, August 13The changing seasons have inspired musical interpretations by many composers around the world and throughout the ages. This summer, Southwest Florida Symphony presents the works of two composers

who found inspiration in the earth’s life cycle in their respective parts of the world: Baroque-era Italian composer Antonio Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons, and 20th century Argentine Tango composer Astor Piazzolla’s The Four Seasons of Buenos Aires.

Bonus Concert $25

Shell Point

Summer Concert Series2015

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THE ENTIRE SERIES!

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

Get your tickets today!

Individual Concerts

$20

ENTIRE SERIES

$60

Beat the Heat with the Cool Sounds of Summer!

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

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