Shell Point Life October 2007

October 2007Vol. 2 Issue 10

2 Shell Point Life | October 2007

Shell Point Life is published monthly for the resi-dents of Shell Point Retirement Community.

Editor Lynn SchneiderArt Director Rich Cerrina

Graphic Designer Wendy Iverson

Staff ContributorsGene McGonigle, Teri Kollath, Millie Kuehn,Linda Rakos, Randy Woods, Robyn Church,

Rachael Dula, Carol Cooper, Tom Frackenpohl,Mary Franklin, Elizabeth Brown, Ted Yeatts,

Linda Hicks, Chris Bright, Lee Johnson, Sarah Patten, McKenzie Boren,

Jessica Clark, Rochelle Cherniawski, Dan Philgreen

Resident ContributorsPeggy Holton, Jim Kessler, Ted Boynton

Please submit suggestions in writing to LynnSchneider at Shell Point Welcome Center.

15101 Shell Point Boulevard • Fort Myers, FL 33908(239) 466-1131 • www.shellpoint.org

Shell Point is a non-profit ministry of The Christian and Missionary Alliance Foundation, Inc.

IT’S OCTOBERBy Lynn Schneider, Editor

ON TH E CO V E R

The gate at Eagles Preserve creates an elegantentrance into the neighborhood.

After months and months ofanticipation, the Eagles Preserveneighborhood is complete. I should

probably say, almost complete, since

there are still a number of small

punch list items that the contractor is still

working on. But, for the most part, this

beautiful new community has finally

arrived and with it the charming group of

people who will be residing there.

Welcome Eagles Preserve residents! We’re

glad you’re here!

October is a great time for new people

to be moving into the community. The

weather is already starting to cool off, many

of our residents who go up north for the

summer are returning, and the community

is starting to hum again as groups that take

a break during the summer start back up.

Plus, the fall Academy has started; tick-

ets are selling briskly for the upcoming con-

cert series; and someone even had the nerve

the other day to mention Christmas! As if!

All this to say, we are preparing for

another busy season and hope that you will

enjoy the wide variety of efforts that are

being undertaken on your behalf. This

month, a significant event is being

planned by the Resort Services

Department. Moonlight Over Venice is a

magical evening that will be held

along the Woodlands lake and

boardwalk on Thursday, October

25th from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.. This

particular date will boast a full

moon shining down on an evening of

music and merriment. For further details,

check out the story on page 13.

If you are looking for more traditional

fall fare then look no further than the

Crystal Room and the Palm Grill. Both din-

ing venues are planning October events

designed around delicious German favorites.

Turn to page 21 for more information.

And while all of us enjoy the fun side

of life, let’s not forget that hard working

group, The Pavilion Auxiliary, who hold

their annual fund raiser, the Bakeless Bake

Sale during the first two weeks of October.

This is one tradition that is remembered

all year long as residents of the Larsen

Pavilion receive the gentle care and sup-

port from this group of resident volunteers.

And finally, don’t forget to visit the

Resident Activity Center to view the

entries in this year’s pumpkin carving con-

test! To find out how you can cast your

vote for the winner, turn to page 13.

No tricks here! October is always a

treat at Shell Point!

It’s that time of year again when theLarsen Pavilion Auxiliary asks the resi-dents of Shell Point to financially supportthe Auxiliary through the Bakeless BakeSale. As the name implies, you are notasked to bake, but instead you are asked tosupport the Auxiliary by sending a check.

The Bakeless Bake Sale is the onlymajor source of funds to support the activi-ties of the Auxiliary. And what are theseactivities? The Auxiliary enhances care forthe residents and patients of the Pavilion byworking closely with the staff as they pro-vide tender loving care to those who call thePavilion home. Seventeen committees,manned by over two hundred twenty volun-teers make life more enjoyable for ourfriends and neighbors in the Pavilion.

To support the operation of the com-mittees and to fund special projects requiresthis once a year fund raiser. Many of us willsome day call the Pavilion our home. Withthis in mind, let us do what we can today, tohelp provide the highest level of care for ourfriends and neighbors, today’s residents ofthe Pavilion. The goal for 2007 is $30,000.Your tax deductible gift will be used solelyfor the benefit of the residents, patients andstaff of the Larsen Pavilion Auxiliary.

BakelessBake SaleB Y B I L L M A R U C H I , A U X I L I A R Y P R E S I D E N T

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A Day in the Life of the Larsen Pavilion AuxiliaryB Y T E R I K O L L A T H , M A N A G E R A C A D E M Y A N D V O L U N T E E R S E R V I C E S

It’s 9 o’clock in the morningand a volunteer on theReception Desk Committee istaking her place at the FrontDesk to welcome everyone,sign visitors in and answerquestions. Her blue jacket,identification badge and friend-ly smile set the tone of thebuilding: resident volunteersserve here! Members of theWheelchair Committee havealready combed the building forlobby wheelchairs. As theyreturn wheelchairs to their“home” in the lobby, they stopat each nursing unit to pick upany wheelchair requests to takeback to their workshop. TheAuxiliary Room is full of mail beingsorted by Mail Committee volunteers.

Down the hall on the first floor theResident Relations Committee is walk-ing into the room of a new patient,clipboard in hand, to welcome thepatient and start the process of infor-mation flow. Soon laughter will beheard as the patient and resident dis-cuss the antics of grandchildren. In thenext room a member of the HospitalityCommittee is showing a new patienthow the phone, call light and TV work,and asking if there is anythingelse they need. Volunteers onthe Beverage Cart are comingout of a room across the hall,having just served juice andenjoyed a conversation withtwo residents. Volunteers fromthe Flower Committee squeezeby pushing a cart of brightlycolored chrysanthemums to beplaced throughout the building– a welcome sign of fall and ofthe holidays to come.

Upstairs on the MemoryCare Unit two volunteers fromthe Music Committee are lead-ing a Sing Along. As musicwafts through the hallways,another volunteer enters theunit with his therapy dog as vol-unteers from the Dining Committee arrive to

start the lunch process. Theywill help feed, and visit withresidents as they eat lunch.

On the third floor afterlunch is served and theDining volunteers havegone, mail is being deliveredby the Mail Committee vol-unteers. They are passed inthe hallway by the LibraryCart volunteers pushingtheir cart to a resident who

requested a certain book. A volunteer from

the Menu Committee is sitting withanother resident as he selects his nextweek’s worth of meals. In the first room aresident is visiting with her friend from theFriendly Visitor Committee while herroommate is receiving a rose and a birth-day card from the Birthday Committee.They all join in a chorus of HappyBirthday. The Shopping Cart Committeeis entering the next room while a few staffmembers stop them to purchase a candybar. Volunteers on the ActivitiesCommittee are pushing the wheelchairs oftwo residents down the hall to the activi-ties room where two more members of theActivities Committee will be teaching awatercolor class.

On the fourth floor, while oneAuxiliary volunteer is making coffee in

the Hope Hospice room at Shell Pointactivities, another is setting out a tray ofthe cookies he has just baked.

Back on the first floor volunteers fromthe Chaplain’s Ministry Committee are justwalking out of the Auxiliary Room afterplanning an upcoming service. They oftenpass Auxiliary board members who are ontheir way to a monthly board meeting inthe Chapel Meeting Room. They have a

lot to discuss, including the workings andthe funding of all 17 committees of theLarsen Pavilion Auxiliary.

You have just received in your mail anopportunity to contribute financially totheir annual fundraiser, the Bakeless BakeSale. They also extend to you an opportu-nity to give of your time and talents bybecoming an Auxiliary volunteer. You willjoin 225 of your fellow residents who makea difference every day of the year in the lifeof your skilled nursing facility.

Helen Van Buskirk stocks the book cart with new selections forPavilion residents to choose from.Helen Van Buskirk stocks the book cart with new selections forPavilion residents to choose from.

Jane Fondren, board memberJane Fondren, board memberRay Nandell and Dick Loveless of theWheelchair CommitteeRay Nandell and Dick Loveless of theWheelchair CommitteeRichard and Sarajane

Maass, beverage cart volunteers

Richard and SarajaneMaass, beverage cart volunteers

Fred Rosenstrauch andGinny Lehman volunteerwith the Dining Committee

Fred Rosenstrauch andGinny Lehman volunteerwith the Dining Committee

Lynn Hass volunteers withthe Hospitality CommitteeLynn Hass volunteers withthe Hospitality Committee

Reta Ariss volunteersat receptionist deskReta Ariss volunteersat receptionist desk


Welcome Home!

Eagles Preserve Residentsare Enjoying their NewHomes at Shell Point

By Lynn Schneider

Interesting diversity is found among the new residents of EaglesPreserve. As these new residents enter our community we find that theybring a wealth of knowledge and life experience that enhances our com-munity and adds to one of the attributes that make this community sospecial to begin with. Recently, I had the pleasure of meeting several ofour new residents in their homes and it was an honor to get to knowthem. Let me introduce you to just a few of these unique individuals.


Phillip and NancySt. Clair

Phillip and Nancy St. Clair are just oneof the many couples and individuals whonow call Eagles Preserve, “Home.”

This happy couple live in the Pelicanbuilding of the new neighborhood in a threebedroom home overlooking the 16, 17, and18th links of the golf course. Originally fromDecatur, Illinois, they discovered ShellPoint during their frequent visits to Sanibeland Captiva Islands in the 1980s.

Nancy’s brother, David Stark, and hiswife Jo, lived on the islands and were popu-lar local artists who created magnificent art-work that incorporated calligraphy and tinyseashells intro large intricate designs. TheSt. Clair’s have a beautiful piece created bythe Starks hanging in their living room.

Prior to retiring, Phillip had a successfulcareer in investment management and thecouple was very active in theirchurch. Nancy taught a LadiesBible Study Fellowship Class for12 years and was busy raising thecouple’s four children, Laurie,Cliff, Marcie, and Vincent. Inaddition to their four children, thecouple also has 13 grandchildren.

Now that the St. Clairs havemoved in, they spend their daysunpacking boxes and getting set-tled. “We have had so manyworkmen coming and going,” saidNancy. “Everyone is so helpfuland I can’t say enough about allthe wonderful staff who are help-ing us with our many projects.”

Although the St. Clairs will

be busy for 1while getting unpacked andcompletely settled, they still find time toplay golf two days a week out on the golfcourse. “We really like the course here,”said Phillip. “It’s one of the reasons wechose Eagles Preserve.”

In addition to playing golf, the coupleattend a Sunday School class in TheWoodlands and enjoy attending TheVillage Church where they have alreadymade a number of friends.

Bill and Mary JoFrasher

The Frashers are enjoying their timehere at Shell Point, but are most thankfulfor the health care facilities that the com-munity provides.

Bill and Mary Jo led very active livesprior to their retirements. Bill owned his

own sales company that was on the groundfloor of the fiber optics revolution andMary Jo was a registered nurse in theneonatal unit of a major hospital for 40years.

Recently, Bill has had several healthproblems that have required a great deal ofcare including a brief stay in The LarsenPavilion. Thankfully, he is back at homeand pleased to be living in his new resi-dence. He utilizes the Medical Bus forweekly doctor’s visits and both he andMary Jo are pleased that this is one of themany services available.

The Frashers have moved many timesin their life together. Originally fromOhio, they retired first to Arizona andthen made their way to Florida. It waswhile they were in Arizona that theybecame fascinated by Native American artand one of their favorite pieces is a strikingsculpture made of fired copper and embel-lished with intricate beading and leatherdecoration by a rather well known artist.This sculpture depicts a dancing “Kachina”and it proudly hangs on the wall of theirnew living room. “Our Kachina has fol-lowed us everywhere we go. A place justdoesn’t feel like home until it is hangingup,” they laughed.

We’re glad that the dancing Kachinaand the Frashers have decided to come torest here at Shell Point.

Richard DarrellRichard Darrell is just settling into his

home in the Osprey building of EaglesPreserve, which faces west out over thegolf course and features spectacular sunsetsat the end of the day.

Retired from Columbia University asClinical Professor of Ophthalmology

Emeritus, this Harvard gradu-ate enjoys spending time onhis computer, which is hisconnection to the rest of theworld. Each day he turns onhis computer and reads theNew York Times for a quickupdate on world events andthen he utilizes his computerthroughout the day to trackhis investments on-line, paybills, and continue hisresearch using a variety of sitesand search engines on theInternet.

Richard also places a spe-cial emphasis on fitness andspends three mornings a week

Phillip and Nancy St. Clair

Bill and Mary Jo Frasher insidetheir new home in Eagles Preserve.


at the Shell Point Fitness Center. But, just in case you might think that

Richard is all work and no play, he alsouses his computer to play backgammonand he has a wonderful memory for quot-ing poetry and prose from some of theworld’s most famous authors includingMark Twain and Shakespeare.

In his spare time, which he currentlyjokes he doesn’t have much of, he is plan-ning to explore the birds of this area andwants to visit the Ding Darling WildlifePreserve soon. Richard has always beenfascinated by birds and was a member ofthe Audubon Society in New Jersey whenhe lived up north. He enjoyed going out onthe weekends to a local nature preserveand watching the various birds there. Oneglance around his new home confirms thislove of birds as he has a number of printsand watercolors that depict a variety of thewinged species.

Richard’s wife,Connie, whom he adored,passed away in 2005. Thecouple had one son,Trevor, who is AssociateProfessor at MIT and isresearching computervision. Trevor and hiswife, Lisa, visit Richardoften. Richard frequentlytravels with the couple toclassic locations likeBuenos Aires; Rome;Stockholm, Sweden; St.Petersburg, Russia; andmore. His dry sense ofhumor and his sharp intel-ligence make him acharming travel companion and he enjoysthe time they spend together.

As Richard settles in and starts to par-ticipate in various activities throughout

the community, he will bring a sharp newperspective to some of the discussions andshould be a great addition at events andperhaps some of the classes.

If I had to pick one word to describeEagles Preserve resident Rae Burrows, Iwould choose peaceful. Her kind, friend-ly personality is conveyed throughout herhome, which is a haven of comfort andquiet tranquility.

Rae lives in the Mockingbird build-ing of the new Eagles Preserve neigh-borhood with her little dog Delilah.But her first home at Shell Pointwas actually in Lucina, one of theMid-Rise buildings on The Islandat Shell Point.

“I was very fortunate to sell myhome in Gulf Harbor quite quickly,”said Rae. “I never expected to sell inless than a week and I had tomake arrangements sud-denly to move to ShellPoint before my homein Eagles Preservewas ready. It was ablessing though,because I had justlost my husband,Bob, and my incli-nation was to turninward with thegrief of that loss.Instead I was sur-

rounded by such a warm and lovinggroup of people that nurtured methrough that difficult sad time.”

“God had a plan for me when hebrought me to Shell Point,” said Rae.

Rae and Bob originally learned aboutShell Point when Bob was still

working for General Electricin Cleveland, Ohio, wherehe was employed foralmost 40 years. The cou-ple lived in Pepper Pike,just outside the city and

they heard about the ShellPoint community from theirfriends, Dr. and Mrs.

Svedburg. Later, Bob’s sis-

ter, Liz Burrows,moved to ShellPoint and whenthe couple retiredthey moved toFlorida to be nearher. Liz currentlyresides in King’s

Crown and hasbeen a popular res-

ident of that facili-ty for almost 20

years. “Liz is a wonderful person and hasbeen an important part of our family. Weare very close and I am so happy to benear her.”

Rae moved into her new residence inEagles Preserve about two and a halfmonths ago. “I am so pleased to be here,”she said. “It is a lovely community and Ilove my new home. The competency andhelpfulness of everyone who works hereis so great. I feel right at home and com-pletely taken care of.”

Rae’s faith is an important dimensionof her life and is her foundation. “WhenI was a young girl of 12, I attended arevival meeting and made the decision tofollow Jesus. It changed my life and Ihave always been so thankful.”

One of the things that Rae enjoys somuch about Shell Point is the number ofpeople she has met who share deeplyheld spiritual values. She enjoys theBible Studies and also many of the musi-cal programs that are offered here.

Rae strongly feels that God broughther to Shell Point and provided for her atjust the right time in her life. He hashelped her through this season of her lifeand now she shares her joy with othersthat she meets.

A Time for Sorrow,A Time for JoyResident Finds Joy in Shell Point Fellowship

Richard Darrell uses his computer daily in his new home inEagles Preserve.


Baltasar is a humble man, so getting himto talk about himself takes awhile, but it iswell worth the effort. This native PuertoRican has a history of public service thatincluded service on the highest court in theland: the Supreme Court of Puerto Rico.

Baltasar attended the University ofPuerto Rico in the country’s capital of SanJuan and graduated with a Bachelor of Artsin Social Sciences in 1956. Baltasar hadconsidered becoming a priest during hisearly years, but it was while attending theuniversity that he met his future bride,Beatriz Betances, who was also attendingthe college. Baltasar continued his educa-tion at the University of Puerto Rico LawSchool where he graduated with a JurisDoctorate in 1959.

Following college, the couple settleddown in San Juan and in 1959, BaltasarCorrada Del Rio, Esq. began his career asan attorney in private practice where heserved for more than 16 years. Baltasarexperienced a great deal of satisfaction inserving as a lawyer, but he wanted to dosomething more. He felt he could be usefulin working for the people of Puerto Rico,especially the poor, and could do some-thing that would help them in the areas ofhealth care, education, and economicdevelopment. With that in mind, he leftprivate practice and began a long and dis-tinguished career of public service.

His political career began when he waselected as the Puerto Rican delegate to theUnited States Congress. He served in thiscapacity from 1977 to 1985. He and hiswife moved their four children from SanJuan to Springfield, Virginia. At that time,his children, Ana, Francisco, Jose, andJuan Carlos, were in middle school andhigh school.

The family returned to San Juan in1985 and Baltasar served as the Mayor ofSan Juan from 1985 to 1989. In 1989, heran for Governor against the incumbentand narrowly missed winning the electionto the country’s highest office. He returnedto private practice from 1989 to 1992, andthen was appointed by the Governor toserve in the position of Secretary of Statefrom 1993 to 1995.

In 1995, he was appointed to the

Supreme Court of Puerto Rico, where heserved as an Associate Justice until manda-tory retirement at the age of 70 in 2005.

Baltasar appreciated the years he was ableto spend in public service. “I felt privileged tobe allowed to work in public service,” saidBaltasar. “It allowed me to feel that I was liv-ing out God’s call for my life and complyingwith His command that we love Him over alland our neighbors as ourselves.”

Today, Baltasar and his wife Beatrizenjoy their new home in Eagles Preserveoverlooking the Shell Point Golf Course.All four of their children and their fourgrandchildren live in Florida, so the family

is able to get together frequently. The Corradas discovered Shell Point

through their daughter and her husband,Ralph Gregg, a local physician. The couplelives in Fort Myers and when Baltasar andBeatriz would visit their daughter and herfamily over Easter and Thanksgiving holi-days, Ana would tell them about the com-munity of Shell Point and encouragedthem to check it out.

“We thought the phrase ‘lifestyle with

lifecare’ was just a slogan,”he said. “But it isn’t. It’s areality.”

“We visited Shell Pointin 2004 and learned aboutEagles Preserve. We reservedour residence before con-struction and had no ideawhat kind of view we mighthave. When we finally saw itwe were thrilled. We are very

excited and our entire family agrees that wemade an excellent decision to come here.”

Unfortunately, Mrs. Corrada experi-enced a fall recently and has been in ThePavilion recovering and receiving herphysical therapy. Baltasar has much to sayabout the care she is receiving during hertemporary stay in the facility. “I can’t sayenough about the wonderful care she isreceiving at The Pavilion,” he said. “Thestaff and other residents are so friendly andwe are so pleased with the personal atten-tion and care they have provided.”

“We have been made to feel so wel-come in our new home and we are veryhappy here,” said Baltasar.

Baltasar and Beatriz Corrada Finally Land at Eagles Preserve

Clockwise from top: Baltasar andBeatriz Corrada, Baltasar enjoys theview of the Shell Point Golf Club, aphoto from Baltasar’s early days ofpublic service in Puerto Rico,Baltasar shows off his SupremeCourt robe to his grandsons, Michaeland James Gregg.

From Supreme Courtto Supreme Community


alking through the doorof the Nanfelt’s newhome is a bit of surprise.There are no boxes orbags, all the pictures arehung, and there is an

inviting sense that they are ready for visi-tors to stop by and stay awhile.

Peter and JerryNanfelt are no strangersto moving. This couplelived for almost 20 yearsin Indonesia where theyserved as missionaries;then it was on to Nyack,New York, where theylived for 10 years whilePeter was working andserving at the headquar-ters of The Christian andMissionary Alliance; andthen finally ColoradoSprings, Colorado, forthe past 18 years, whenthey followed the nation-al office of the CMA toits new location.

This summer, after Peter’s retirement aspresident of the organization, they madetheir final move to Shell Point in FortMyers, where they have set up housekeep-ing in a beautiful two-bedroom, two-bathresidence in Eagles Preserve.

Jerry is a natural born decorator. Herreal name is Carolyn, but her middle nameis Jerry and that’s the name that peopleused when she was growing up. With aneye for space and color, she enjoys pullingthings together and working with what shehas to make a house a home, and in theirnew home in Eagles Preserve she hasscored a home run.

“We were really excited to be moving

into our new home,” said Jerry, “and thistime we decided to start fresh with a newlook that suited our new lifestyle.” Takingtheir favorite things from each of their pre-vious homes: sculptures and carvings fromAfrica and Indonesia; family photos andThomas Kincaid paintings from theirhome in New York; and majestic mountain

scenes from their home in Colorado, thecouple added new and exciting pieces tocreate a truly eclectic environment thatspeaks of their new life in Florida.

The interior design is both beautiful aswell as functional and starts just inside thefront door with a black cabinet reminiscentof an antique apothecary cabinet. Althoughthe area has plenty of overhead light, a bur-nished red lamp with gold accents and shadecasts light over the red pottery accents thatadorn the top. The secret to this terrific findis that it is actually a practical two-drawerfiling cabinet that hides all of Jerry’s foldersthat she uses at her desk that sits just aroundthe corner in the kitchen.

Near the entrance is also the breakfastnook which features dramatic cherry redwalls trimmed in crisp white trim. Updatedladder back chairs provide seating at theround breakfast table and a corner hutchstores pottery and other useful items. Onthe wall is a small watercolor created bytheir daughter Tammi as a gift from all the

children to their fatherwhen he was named presi-dent of the CMA in 1998.

The hallway becomesan art gallery for threebold floral prints encasedin modern black woodframes. These verticalprints add drama andbring the bright colors atthe entrance into themain center of the home.

Although the rest ofthe walls throughout theliving room and diningroom are a subtle creamygold, the lively cherry redof the morning room isintroduced into the living

area with a plush upholstered sofa in thesame bright color. Two upholstered accentchairs provide additional seating and aleather ottoman will be arriving any daynow to take its rightful place in the centerof the living room where anyone can puttheir feet up to watch the large screen TV,which is tucked away in a medium highcabinet that Jerry purchased on a furnitureexpedition to North Carolina.

Many Florida kitchens feature light col-ors. The Nanfelts chose a sophisticated colorscheme that included white cabinets accent-ed by brown and black flecked countertops.

The dining room features a traditionalhardwood table stained a medium brown

The Nanfelts Create a NewLook for their New Home

Eagles Preserve

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with comfortable upholstered chairs. But,just to keep things from getting too tradi-tional, Jerry used a glass hurricane filledwith sand, white shells, and a white seaurchin-shaped candle as a centerpiece.Yellow and red flowers in a glass urn on aniron stand fill the corner and complementa treasured framed cross stitch.

The master bedroom features anotherdramatic color scheme of bold navy blue andcrisp white. The queen sized bed is coveredin a blue comforter accented with a whiteBattenberg lace dust ruffle. A blue wing backchair provides a comfortable place to readand a white desk and chair sit directly infront of the window for writing letters orenjoying a quiet time as the sun goes down.

The second bedroom is a combinationof guest room and home office and bothfunctions have been successfully accom-plished in a wonderful masculine designthat includes a guest bed set off-center inthe room covered with a cream colored

quilt topped off with casualbrown throw pillows.Instead of a head board onthe bed, which would havetaken up space both visuallyas well as physically, Jerryused an oversized print in awide horizontal frame.

Although this room is ready for guestswho might visit occasionally during theyear, its daily purpose is to serve as Peter’soffice and library. A large desk sits underthe window and wooden bookcases linethe other wall. The look is cozy and invit-ing while also being highly functional.Although Peter and Jerry are enjoyingtheir time at Shell Point, Peter is onlysemi-retired and still works as a consultantfor the CMA. So, when he returns fromhis frequent business trips, this office pro-vides him with a working environmentthat suits his needs.

When this busy couple has a momentto relax, they can spend it on theirenclosed lanai which overlooks the 14thlink of Shell Point’s verdant golf courseand a large lake lined with native grassesand a small sandy edge that is the chosenspot for the local alligator who likes to sunhimself in the late afternoons.

“This was a major source of entertain-

ment for our grandkids,” chuckles Jerry.“We have a pair of binoculars out here andthey would watch that gator every day.”

The lanai features a relaxed tropicalstyle with bamboo and rattan furnishingscovered in a durable light blue fabricembroidered with a small repeating palmtree print. Matchstick blinds in the sidewindow and a sisal rug trimmed with ablack border on the floor add texture andisland flavor.

“We just love it here,” she concluded.“Our neighbors are such wonderful peopleand we have enjoyed getting to know them.There are three couples on our floor and weall got together one day and took a tour ofeach of our homes. It was fun to see the dif-ference in how each of us had decorated ourhomes and now we are like old friends whoget together to enjoy each other’s company.We couldn’t ask for a better place to retire.”

“We just love ithere. We couldn’task for a betterplace to retire.”


Grand OpeningCeremony Held forNew Mid-RiseCourtyardAfter several months of construction, the court-yard garden for the mid-rise buildings located onthe Island is open.

Residents of Junonia, Turban, and Lucina celebratedthe grand opening of the Mid-Rise Courtyard with a rib-bon cutting celebration. The event was held on Friday,September 7th, at the new courtyard in front of the mid-rise buildings. Attendees mingled and enjoyed refresh-ments while strolling along the curved pathways thatmeander past two sparkling waterfalls and a lovely foun-tain that features a beautiful sculpture of two wading birdsat its center. The entire courtyard is surrounded by beau-tiful landscaping, designed to provide shade and color tothis park-like setting.

Tim Ficker, executive vice president of operations,thanked residents for their patience during the constructionprocess and recognized staff members and partner organiza-tions who worked so hard to complete the project on timeand within budget.

Shell Point President, Peter Dys, was also present atthe celebration to offer a prayer of dedication and thankedGod for His continued blessings on Shell Point. The CourtRep from each of the buildings joined Mr. Dys and Mr.Ficker along with key staff for the ceremonial ribbon cut-ting, signifying the grand opening of the new amenity.

Overall, it was an enjoyable event, and now that theMid-Rise courtyard is officially open, all residents areinvited to stop by for a visit.

above: George andJulie Faatz, Sylvia Raiaand Earleen Judy find ashady spot on a bench.

right: Ester Cathey ofLucina

below: Florence VanAtta, Michel Jaumotte(both of Lucina) andCaroline Sapsford ofJunonia.

Paul and Betty Myatt

Shell Point management, operations staff, and the Mid-Rise court reps led the ribbon cut-ting ceremony. From L-R: Steve Morton, Peter Dys, Terry Halatek, Dick Rochstroh, CarolineSapsford, Tim Ficker, Scott Moore, Bill McGinnis of Wright Construction, and Mike Jachim.

Britta Johnson and Emily Davis of Lucina sit and visit while enjoying therelaxing sound of the water falling in the waterfall behind them. Britta comesout almost every evening at 7 p.m., and stays until it gets dark, walkingaround watching the waterfalls, “it’s gorgeous,” Britta says. Emily watchedthe construction of the courtyard and was so happy the day the water wasturned to the bird fountain. She says, “I couldn’t ask for anything better.”


Celebration!A Day in the Life at Shell Point

Look for additional details on this exciting event in next month’s magazine.

Live Entertainment! • Drawings, Games and Giveaways! • Shell PointPerformance Groups! • Activity & Volunteer Group Exhibits!

Refreshments! • Mingle with Friends and Neighbors!

Date: Friday, November 9th Time: 1:00 - 4:00 p.m.Place: Church Auditorium Grounds

Announcing Fall Academy ClassesB Y T E R I K O L L A T H , M A N A G E R A C A D E M Y A N D V O L U N T E E R S E R V I C E S

Every semester Shell Point residentsamaze and delight each other withthe vast spectrum of experience andknowledge they offer in their Academypresentations. This fall semester is noexception! Let’s begin with our own pub-lished authors. Twelve of the many writerswho call Shell Point home will share somedetails about the creative process of writ-ing, how the writing of their book affectedtheir life, and then they will read anexcerpt from one of their books – all whileyou sit back with a cup of coffee to simplyenjoy.

Other expertise shared by your fellowresidents includes poetry, on-line investing,the appreciation of music, and the historyof television.

Other residents will share their pleas-ures with you for everything from Sudokupuzzles to science fiction to creating aChristmas star decoration of your own.

Your technologically savvy neighborswill share their knowledge of what can bedone with the computer through numerousofferings in the Computer College sectionof The Academy.

As always, many Shell Point staff sharetheir expertise while you take advantage ofthe opportunity to get to know them better.This semester staff presentations will focuson memory, meditation,Hospice care, and will help youmanage stress, medications,body fat, and holiday moods.You can learn the spiritual dis-cipline of meditation, whatinteracting with difficult peo-ple will teach you about yourself, the processavailable through the continuum of life care,and how to navigate through the Medicarepart D 2008 update, or you can navigate theplants around Shell Point to find out moreabout our tropical delights.

Many experts from the greater commu-nity will bring presentations to you. Ourlocal public media station will return withmore historical documentaries on this areafrom their Untold Stories series, includingthe Southwest Florida history of fishing andof baseball. Our appreciation of communitywill grow with understanding provided bythe Lee County Sheriff and with presenta-tions by staff from the Lee County Elections,

the Southwest Florida Airport Authorityand a long time director of the Lee Countycooperative Extension Service. A favoritegeriatric physical therapist, Jeanne Csuy, will

return with more informa-tion on prevention of falling.Our kayakers and soon-to-bekayakers will have a courseon kayaking. And the presi-dent of Lee Memorial HealthSystems will join a practicing

family physician who serves as a member ofPhysicians for a National Health Program tohelp us decide our own opinions on whetherwe can afford universal, single payer healthcare. For more history lessons you can enjoyauthor Robert Macomber as he shares histales of maritime history or history teacherBob Buster as he helps us celebrate UnitedNations’ Day with a presentation on whereAmerica fits into the world picture today.Plus much more!

Look to your Weekly Reminder to con-firm day, time and place and stay tuned toSPTV channel 11 to hear more about theseofferings that will contribute to youradventure in life long learning.

A group of Shell Point Residents gathered onAugust 16th to share their interest in kayakingand canoeing. The meeting was such a suc-cess the Paddler’s Club was formed. The groupplans on taking outings together, learning newinformation on kayaking and canoeing, andenjoying the outdoors.

The first trip will take place on Thursday,October 18th. The guided tour will be along theCaloosahatchee mangroves right off theshores of Port Sanibel Marina. The group will bemeeting at 8:00 a.m. in the WoodlandsCommons. The 2-hour kayak or canoe tour is$25 per person.

If you are interested in either joining thegroup or going on the guided tour, please callGail Baumgarten of Rosemont at 433-2488,prior to October 10th.

For the AdventurousJoin the NewKayaking ClubA group of Shell Point Residents gathered onAugust 16th to share their interest in kayakingand canoeing. The meeting was such a suc-cess the Paddler’s Club was formed. The groupplans on taking outings together, learning newinformation on kayaking and canoeing, andenjoying the outdoors.

The first trip will take place on Thursday,October 18th. The guided tour will be along theCaloosahatchee mangroves right off theshores of Port Sanibel Marina. The group will bemeeting at 8:00 a.m. in the WoodlandsCommons. The 2-hour kayak or canoe tour is$25 per person.

If you are interested in either joining thegroup or going on the guided tour, please callGail Baumgarten of Rosemont at 433-2488,prior to October 10th.

For the AdventurousJoin the NewKayaking Club


All singers are invited to join the Shell Point Singers as webegin rehearsing for this Christmas program on Monday,October 15, at 3:15 p.m. in the choir room at the Village Church.The program includes several festive arrangements of traditionalcarols you’ll enjoy singing with your friends and neighbors in thisspecial Christmas program.

SPOT will hold auditions for thestaged reading of “The ChristmasVision” on Friday, October 19th, at 3p.m., in the Sabal Room, Woodlands,and again on Saturday, October 20th,at 10 a.m. in the Social Center on theIsland. There are 7 men and 5 womenin the cast of this poignant play that takes place in a little village inBavaria. So again, gentlemen, we need you to participate! This pro-gram will surely get us into the Christmas spirit! Questions? CallRuth Deuber, 433-9520.

The Shell Point Singers invite you to attend theirupcoming concert on Tuesday, October 9th, at7:15 p.m. in the church auditorium. The Singers havebegun the season with more than 40 singers, led by RandyWoods, Minister of Worship & Music at the VillageChurch, and assisted by Bill Johns (Lakewood), NonnieLett (Parkwood), and Pat Specht (Lakewood).The program features music thatcelebrates our great home-land. Musical selectionsinclude: “Fifty Nifty UnitedStates,” “Chattanooga ChooChoo,” “Look at the World,”“America the Beautiful”and more. During the pro-gram everyone willalso enjoy singingfavorite state songs.Come enjoy thisevening as we tourthe USA in song!

On Christmas Day, Tuesday, December 25, 2007, at 4:15p.m. residents, their families and friends will present “Withall my Love” in the Resident Activity Center for the Shell PointRetirement Community. The Christmas Cantata Choir will beginrehearsing on Thursday, October 25th, at 2:45 p.m. in the Choirrehearsal area of the Village Church. The Cantata has been a ShellPoint tradition for 12 years, and all are welcome to join the choir.Contact Ruth or Ted Rodgers at 466-5353 if you would like to jointhe choir or to play a musical instrument in the ensemble.

Starting October 1st, Pilates will be an addition to theFitness Class Schedule. Pilates was developed by Germanimmigrant, Joseph Pilates. This training method gives you theopportunity to strengthen, shape, stretch and relax your body. Theprecise, controlled movements that characterize Pilates areextremely gentle, yet effective. It helps improve posture, correctspoor positioning and strengthens awareness of your body. Preciseexercises, combined with deep breathing and concentration on spe-cific muscle groups, brings a new body awareness and relaxation.

Pilates will be offered in the Oak Room of the Woodlands, 11:00a.m. – 11:30 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The class willbe taught by certified Pilates Instructor, Karen Sullivan.

Join us and improve mind and body!

Get Fit With Pilates

Auditions &RehearsalsSPOT and Shell Point SingersPrepare for December HolidayPerformance

Join the Christmas Cantata

Shell Point Singers Homeland Concert October 9


The Shell Point Craft Bazaar is a Shell Point tradition heldevery November. The event will take place in theWoodlands Grand Cypress Room from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. onNovember 2nd and 3rd. The Bazaar features handmade craft items,made by Shell Point Residents. It is a greatplace to get a jump start on your holidayshopping.

Do you want to sell craft items at theBazaar? Contact Barbara Hilton at 267-4258. The cost is $5 to cover both yourbooth cost and Craft Club dues; the dead-line for registration is October 17th.

The Craft Bazaar is open to the publicso tell your friends to put on their shoppingshoes and spend a great day at Shell Point.

Annual Craft Bazaar

In 2007 The AARP Tax-Aide program, a national volunteer-run tax counseling and preparation service assistingSenior citizens and low-income individuals, enlisted over 32,000volunteers to help over 2 million taxpayers with their tax returns.

Last year thirteen Shell Point residents served as counselorsand receptionists, helping over 350 clients file their Federal IncomeTax returns.

Additional Tax-Aide Counselors are needed to expand this serv-ice at Shell Point. If you are interested in joining the Tax-Aidegroup, please contact Ted Rodgers (Palm Acres) 466-5353 as soon aspossible and make your interest known so that study materials can beordered. This activity will operate from January thru April of 2008.

The Shell Point Departments will be hav-ing a pumpkin carving contest, and we need yourhelp! We need each of you to cast your vote for yourfavorite pumpkin. The pumpkins will all be on dis-play in the Resident Activity Center, October 30thand 31st. Voting will take place in the followingcategories; Spookiest, Funniest and BestDepartment representation. Voting closes at 3:30p.m. on October 31st, and the winners will beannounced shortly thereafter.

Where else can you get exercise for your mind and body,hear toe-tapping music and meet great people?

Thursday, November 1st, is the first Line Dance Class of theyear. The classes will meet every Thursday in the Health

Club on the Island, with a beginner class starting at10:45 a.m. and the advanced class at 11:15 a.m.

Lois Forsythe and Lois Gannon, instructors,promise many new routines, dancing not only towestern music but also to rock and roll, some

traditional, and even some Elvis! Therefore,the name of the class has been changedfrom Western Line Dance to the Shell

Point Line Dancers. It’s fun, set to music, andit’s a great way to exercise – come in and give it a try!

Contact Cheryl Cooper of the Health Club at 466-1111 x2537with any questions.

Line Dancing Is BackIt’s time to pull out those old leather cowboyboots and your best straw hat for line dancing!

Volunteers Needed for AARP Tax-Aide Program

You be the Judge

This year’s October special event offers a different atmos-phere from fall events of the past.

Rather than a traditional fall, or harvestparty, we invite you to experience theMoonlight Over Venice. As you walk ontothe Woodlands Deck, you will be transport-ed to a street along the canals of Venice, Italyfor an elegant evening event on October25th. Residents are invited to mingle withtheir friends and neighbors while enjoyingItalian after-dinner snacks and desserts. The event will featureauthentic Venetian fare such as Italian cookies, tiramisu, garlic bread-sticks, and sweet napoleons.

The evening will also feature the beautiful sounds of flutist Mr.Paul Rozmus and the vocals of Mr. Steve Anthony. Paul is a popu-lar musician who has performed at many outdoor events in the areasuch as Taste of the Town and Jazz on the Green. He is a master atgetting a crowd to thoroughly enjoy themselves while he serenadesthem with smooth and delicate passages from his flute.

Food and entertainment will continue from 6-8 p.m. and continuousshuttle service will be available beginning at 5:15. Resort casual attire isrecommended. Come and experience la dolce vita —the sweet life — theShell Point way!

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MacUser GroupThursday, October 4 — 1:15 p.m.Manatee Room/ISOur inaugural speaker of theseason will be Tim Sadler whowill be demonstrat-ing the softwareprogram calledYOJIMBO fromBarebones that suggestsstrategies for making your digital life easier.Plan to attend this first meeting of the fall.

SPOT Play ReadersThursday, October 4 — 1:15 p.m.Tarpon Room/ISThe Play Readers will begin with the read-ing of “The Butler Did It.” It is a delightfulcomedy the spoofs English mystery playswith a decidely American flavor. Everyoneis welcome and you may read or just listen.

SteinMart Fashion ShowThursday, October 4 — 2:00 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/WDLFashion-wise and friendly SteinMartdepartment store associates will present aFashion Show just for us- filled with fall andwinter styles. Bring a friend and sign up forthis event at either service desk. Don’t for-get to also sign-up for the October 16th tripto SteinMart where you can purchase yourfavorite outfits from the show.Refreshments will be provided.

Piano Concert with Don IrwinFriday, October 5 — 7:15 p.m.Church Auditorium/ISJoin us for an evening of enchanting pianomusic as Don Irwin makes a return visit toShell Point. Don will play timeless easy lis-tening favorites, classical melodies and afew of his own works. You will surely enjoythis very special performance.

CD Surround Sound ConcertSunday, October 7 — 3:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLVivaldi’s Guitar Concerto RV425 will beperformed by the Romero family, accompa-nied by The Academy of St. Martin-in-the-Fields Orchestra, conducted by Iona Brown.Haydn’s Symphony #97 will then be playedby the Concertgebouw Orchestra, led byAntal Dorati. The program will end with arousing performance of Saint-Saen’s PianoConcerto # 4 by Jean Collard, the pianistwith the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra,directed by Andre Previn.

Fishing from Shore WorkshopMonday, October 8 — 8:15 a.m.Beach/IS

Join “Big Fish Stories” host Scott Moore foran informative look at the unique anglingopportunities that exist from the shore.Scott will share information on equipment,fishing line and knots, hooks, and the typesof fish that roam our shorelines. You mayeven get lucky and catch a few!

Women’s Ministries: Fall Bible Study— Adventures in BabylonTuesday, October 9 — 9:45 a.m.Village Church Hospitality Room/ISThis adventure will begin as we are intro-duced to Daniel for our fall Bible studyseries, using Beth Moore’s study on thebook of Daniel. This “trip to Babylon” willlast 6 weeks (each Tuesday morning), con-cluding on Nov. 13.

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Shell Point SingersFall ConcertTuesday, October 9 — 7:15 p.m.Church Auditorium/IS You are invited to attend this concert cele-brating our homeland with selections includ-ing: “Fifty Nifty United States”, “ChattanoogaChoo Choo”, “Look at the World” and more.During the program everyone will also enjoysinging favorite state songs. Come enjoy thisevening as we tour the USA with song!

Beach DayWednesday, October 108:30 a.m. Court pickup3:30 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $13.00 (ice cream onyour own)Our favorite sandy spot in thesun awaits us! We will providea barbeque lunch and bever-ages. You simply need tobring along your beachgear. A stop at the RoyalScoop ice cream shopwill top off the day.

Photo ClubThursday, October 112:15 p.m.Manatee Room/ISTed Boynton (Macoma) and Frank Moore(Cameo) will show some of their favorite ani-

mal photographsthey have taken.Ted will talk aboutphotographingAfrican animalslike wild zebra and

rhinoceros, while Frank will talk about pho-tographing many local birds of Florida.

Dinner at Red LobsterThursday, October 114:30 p.m. Court pickup8:00 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $5.00 (dinner on your own) There have been numerous requests to go tothis famous chain known for their cheddarbay biscuits, shrimp feasts, and you guessedit- lobster! Invite a few friends along andenjoy a delightful dinner at this populareatery.

Meet and GreetFriday, October 125:00 p.m.Woodlands Commons/WDLTo celebrate the reopening of the Palm Grill,all are invited to enjoy a complimentary Meetand Greet with free appetizers and JohnBendall performing on the piano. See page 20for more information.

Information Technology Forum:Wireless Mobile Technology —They’re Not Just Cell Phones AnymoreSaturday, October 1310:00 a.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLCellular phones have changed tremendous-ly over the past several years and seem tochange almost daily. Our grandchildrenknow how to use these devices, and hope-fully after this forum we grandparents willlearn how to use them as well! Come for ahands-on technical demonstration of howto use and understand common featureslike text messaging, multimedia messaging,and wireless access to the internet andemail. Also learn about Bluetooth wirelessheadsets, Blackberry, digital music players,digital cameras, video cameras, video play-back, calendar, calculator, alarm clock,note pad, palm pilots, GPS enabled PDAs,and more! Presented by Jim Dion, a wire-less engineer with Embarq TechnicalGroup.

Saturday DVD: PrideSaturday, October 132:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLIn this uplifting film, based on a true story,coach Jim Ellis (Terrence Howard) shocksthe community andchanges lives when,aided by a local jani-tor (Bernie Mac), hesets out to formPhiladelphia’s firstblack swim team. Thestory follows Ellis ashe recruits teens in

one of Philly’s toughest areas and tries totransform the streetwise youths into achampionship squad. But the odds areagainst them as they battle rigid rules,racism and more.

Federal Duck Stamp Exhibit and Refuge TourMonday, October 159:00 a.m. Court pickup1:30 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $5.00 (lunch on your own) In 1934 Jay Norwood “Ding” Darling hadan idea – createa revenue stampfor purchase byhunters, and usethe proceeds tobuy disappear-ing habitat forwaterfowl and other wildlife. In honor of itsfounder, the 2007 contest to select the 75thFederal Duck Stamp is coming to J.N.“Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge andSanibel, Florida. The Federal Duck StampEntries Art Exhibit at Big Arts on Sanibel isonly one of our three destinations today!We will also have a guided bus tour through“Ding” Darling Wildlife Refuge and stop forlunch at Doc Ford’s before our return home.

We “R” Country BandMonday, October 156:15 p.m. Amphitheater/ISHarry Hales and his band always have a

great time per-forming anywherepeople like to havefun, and so afternumerous requests,this Shell Pointfavorite returns!Spend a perfectfall evening out-doors with friendsand neighbors forentertaining coun-try sounds, per-

formed before the beautiful backdrop of thelagoon at sunset.

Shopping at SteinMartTuesday, October 1611:00 a.m. Court pickup3:00 p.m. Approximate return Cost: $3.00Enjoy shopping for the outfits you saw atthe fashion show earlier this month. Lunchwill be provided by our friends at SteinMart!

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German Night at the Palm GrillWednesday, October 17Dining: 4:00 – 8:00 p.m.Entertainment: 5:00 – 7:30 p.m.Palm Grill/WDLEnjoy delicious German fare, such as sauer-braten, bratwurst, schnitzel and of coursestrudel! Eat and be merry while beingentertained by the authentic Germansounds of the talented Gail Keel. Gutentag! No reservations, please.

Trinkets to Treasure BazaarFriday, October 199:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Social Center/ISCost: $5.00 (per table)

Attention treasure seekers and bargainhunters! You never know what you’ll find atthis annual event, so bring a bag and yourlooking glasses to see if there is something youmight want to buy from your neighbor. If youare interested in selling your things, sign upswill begin on Monday, October 1st at eitherservice desk. Selling tables are limited, sosign up early. A lottery will be held at 9 a.m.on Friday, October 5th, to determine tablelocations. Sellers must be present at the lot-tery in order to reserve a table. Only residentsmay sell, and sellers must man their owntables. Sign-up is required to sell goods.

World Focus WeekendFriday, October 19 –Sunday, October 21

Village Church/ISWorld Focus weekend is planned

to interest many Shell Pointcommunity residents. Guestspeaker, Jim Plueddemann,professor of intercultural stud-

ies at Trinity EvangelicalDivinity School, will give special

presentations. Exhibits will be ondisplay in the church as well. See page 26for more information.

CD Surround Sound ConcertSunday, October 213:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDL

Haydn’s Symphony #60 will be playedby the Philharmonia Hungarica

under the direction of AntalDorati and Brahm’s ViolinConcerto will be played by

Heifetz with ChicagoSymphony, directedby Fritz Reiner.

Smuggler’s Cove Mini-GolfMonday, October 22 5:45 p.m. Court pickup8:45 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $8.00 (snacks on your own) It’s an entertaining after-dinner out-ing with friends or a playful date forthe golfing couple. Whatever the reason,this is sure to be fun. Come play adventurestyle miniature golf while surrounded byrushing waters, mysterious caves andmountainous terrain. Are you game?

Shopping and Lunch at Bass Pro ShopsTuesday, October 2310:00 a.m. Court pickup3:30 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $5.00 (lunch on your own) Located in the Gulf Coast Town CenterMall in Estero, this is a shopping experi-ence you must see to believe! The newestattraction in Southwest Florida features asalt water aquarium, a freshwater aquariumwith a beautiful two-story waterfall, indoor3-lane archery range, golf simulator andputting green, plus the Islamorada FishCompany Restaurant all under one roof.Take your time browsing the huge two-story building then grab lunch right in thestore with your shopping buddies.

Legacy Foundation SeminarPlan for your Future:Focus on Today, Investing inToday’s Evolving MarketsTuesday, October 23, 2007As your goals change, your portfolio shouldkeep up. Learn how to stay in retirementcomfortably and stay focused despite mar-ket volatility. See page 23 for details.

Moonlight Over VeniceThursday, October 256:00 – 8:00 p.m.Woodlands Deck/WDLThis enchanted evening will have you feel-ing as if you’re strolling along the canals ofVenice, Italy. Mingle with friends andneighbors while enjoying Italian snacks anddesserts. Be swept away by the beautifulsounds of flutist Paul Rozmus as the sun sets.Experience la dolce vita – the sweet life – theShell Point way! Continuous court shuttlebetween The Island and The Woodlandswill begin at 5:15 pm. See page 13.

Fall SalonCostume ContestFriday, October 26All Salon locationsCelebrate the arrival of fall and visit theSalons to check out their costume contest.Enjoy a special tasty treat while you castyour vote for best costume, and be auto-matically entered in a drawing to win a $25gift certificate. Join the fall fun, even sportyour own costume.

High Tea at the Ritz CarltonFriday, October 261:00 p.m. Court pickup5:30 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $34.00 The Lobby Lounge of the world-renownedRitz Carlton Beach Resort in Naples is ourdestination for an afternoon of delectabletreats, fine teas and superb service. If youhaven’t had the pleasure of experiencingthis elegant event, you are truly missing out.Kindly sign up by Wednesday, October 17.

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SUNDAY9:00 Christian Studies (WDL)9:15 Christian Life Studies10:15 Morning Worship1:15 Mixer Golf League3:00 CD Surround (Oct. 7, 21)6:15 Evening Service

MONDAY8:46 Lap Robes (Oct. 1, 15)9:15 Billiards9:15 Pottery10:15 Great Books (Oct. 8, 22)1:00 Mah-Jongg (Sabal Room, Commons)1:00 Intro to Resident Life (Oct. 22)1:15 Advanced Table Tennis1:15 Scrabble1:15 Shuffleboard1:15 Tone Chimes 2:00 Beading Club 3:00 Bible Study (Arbor)7:00 Pinochle7:00 Duplicate Bridge

TUESDAY8:36 Women’s Golf League9:15 Painting Class9:15 Stamp Project

12:45 Intro to Duplicate Bridge1:00 Mixed Progressive Pairs’ Bridge1:45 The Rollicking Recorderists3:45 Library Book Talk (Oct. 23)6:45 Hymn Sing (Oct 2)

WEDNESDAY7:45 Men’s Bible Study8:45 Resident Council (Oct. 3)9:00-12:00 Geraci Travel9:15 Watercolor Group9:45 Ladies’ Bible Study11:00 Computer Q & A /WDL (Oct. 3)11:15 Computer Q & A /IS (Oct. 17)1:00 Chess1:15 Beginners/Intermediate Table Tennis2:15 Huggie Hearts2:30 Jazz ‘N Stuff 3:00 Bible Study (King’s Crown)5:45 Village Church Choir Rehearsal7:15 Bible Study & Prayer

THURSDAY8:00 Men’s Golf League 9:30 Current Events Group1:15 Mac User Club (Oct. 4)1:15 SPOT Play Readers (Oct. 4, 18)1:15 Mah-Jongg (Library Lounge, RAC)

2:00 Environmental Group (Oct. 25)2:00 Mended Hearts (Oct. 25)2:00 Spanish Club 2:15 Computer Club (Oct. 18)2:15 Handwork (Oct. 11, 25)7:00 Trailblazers’ Bible Study

FRIDAY8:00 Intrepid Bike Riders (Oct. 5, 19)9:15 Stamp Project10:15 Genealogy (Oct. 12) 10:15 Inquiring Minds11:15 Fit & Healthy1:00 Mixed Progressive Pairs’ Bridge1:15 Quilters1:15 Table Tennis1:30 Vespers (Arbor)2:45 Vespers (KC)3:15 Great Decisions (Oct. 5, 19)6:45 Game Night

SATURDAY 8:00 Adopt-a-Road (Oct. 20)9:00 Coffee Social9:45 Bridge Supervised Play 10:00 Information Technology (Oct. 13)1:00 Chess7:00 Duplicate Bridge

Saturday Excursion:Thrift ShopsSaturday, October 2712:30 p.m. Court Pickup4:00 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $5.00 Let’s do sometreasure hunting!Join us for thispleasurable after-noon of shoppingin the thrift shopsof Fort Myers. Younever know whatyou may find.

Movie Night: The Inn of the Sixth HappinessMonday, October 29 — 7:15 p.m.Social Center /ISNot qualified to be sent as a missionary,Gladys Aylward (Ingrid Bergman) works as adomestic to earn the money to send herself toa poor, remote village in China. There she

eventually lives afull and happy life:running the inn,acting as “footinspector,” advisingthe local Mandarin,and even winningthe heart ofCaptain Lin Nan.But she discoversher real destiny

when the country is invaded by Japan and theChinese children need her to save their lives.Robert Donat and Curt Jurgens co-star in thisclassic, based on a true story.

Shell Point Departments’ Pumpkin Carving Contest Tuesday, October 30 and Wednesday, October 31RAC /ISCome view the carved creations of theShell Point Departments and cast your voteon your favorite pumpkin. Voting closes at3:30 p.m. on October 31st; winners will beannounced shortly thereafter.

MARK YOUR CALENDARThe following activities are planned by a variety of groups. All Shell Point residents are welcome to attend.

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MON ....1......Movie: That’s Entertainment (MP) ........1:00 p.m.FRI ........5......Lunch Trip to Bahama Breeze

w/ the Arbor (L) ..................................10:15 a.m.FRI ........5......Current Events with Dr. Dodd (3NP)....10:30 a.m.SAT ......6......Leslie Gregory, harpist (A)........................1:00 p.m.MON ....8......Vicki Lei, singer (A) ..................................1:00 p.m.WED ....10 ....Tom Cannon, entertainer (A)....................1:00 p.m.THUR..11 ....Tune Toppers, jazz trio (A) ........................2:00 p.m.WED ....17 ....Leslie Gregory, harpist(A) ........................1:00 p.m.FRI ......19 ....Current Events w/ Dr. Dodd (3NP) ......10:30 a.m.SAT ....20 ....Tommy Barr, guitarist(A) ..........................2:00 p.m.MON ..22 ....Lunch Trip to Trader’s Store & Café on Sanibel

w/ the Arbor (L) ..................................10:15 a.m.MON ..22 ....Golden Road Quartet (A) ........................7:00 p.m.THUR..25 ....Tune Toppers, jazz trio (A) ........................2:00 p.m.SAT......27 ....Fiddlin’ Bill, singer (A) ..............................1:00 p.m.MON ..29 ....Tricks-N-Treats

Magician & Juggler (MP) ....................1:00 p.m.

THE ARBORKING’S CROWN

LARSEN PAVILIONWilliam Good (Arbor)and Ruby Thompson,

Shell Point HomeHealth Aid

MON ....1 ....Carol Driscoll, Keyboards (2DR) ........10:00a.m.MON ....1 ....Music Trio (3AR) ................................10:30a.m.TUES ....2 ....Ruth Rodgers, Piano (3AR) ................10:00a.m.TUES ....9 ....Ruth Rodgers, Piano (3AR)................ 10:00a.m.THU ....11 ....Tommy Barr, Guitar (2DR)..................10:00a.m.FRI ......12 ....Bud Smith, Guitar (3AR) ....................10:00a.m.MON....15 ....Music Trio (3AR) ................................10:30a.m.TUE ....16 ....Ruth Rodgers, Piano (3AR) ................10:00a.m.TUES ..16 ....Tommy Barr, Guitar (3AR) ..................2:00p.m.TUES ..23 ....Ruth Rodgers, Piano (3AR) ................10:00a.m.THU ....25 ....Tom Cannon, Piano (3AR) ..................10:00a.m.TUES ..30 ....Fiddlin Bill, Fiddle (2DR) ....................10:00a.m.

MON ....1........Armchair Travel w/ Walt Craig: Monastery Life onMt. Athos (CMR) ................................1:30 p.m

TUES ....2........Leslie Gregory, harpist (1DR) ..................4:30 p.mFRI ........5........Lunch trip w/ KC to

Bahama Breeze (1FL)........................10:30 a.m.MON ....8........Vivian Aiello, violinist (1DR) ..................4:30 p.mWED ....10 ......Octoberfest: Sounds of Yesteryear (1FL) 4:00 p.mTHUR..11 ......Lunch trip to French Roast Café (1FL) ..11:00 a.m.MON ..15 ......Tommy Barr (CMR) ................................2:00 p.mTUES ..16 ......Musical Moments w/ Dot & Beth (2FM)6:30 p.mWED ....17 ......Tune Toppers (CMR) ..............................2:00 p.mTHUR..18 ......Ladies Pizza & Movie (1CK) (1SR) ........4:00 p.mMON ..22 ......Lunch trip w/ KC to

Traders Store & Café on Sanibel (1FL) ..................................................10:30 a.m.

TUES ..23 ......Golden Road Band (2FM) ........................6:30 p.mWED ....24 ......Men’s Pizza, Pool & Politics

with commissioner Ray Judah (2TD) ..4:30 p.mTHUR..25 ......Pumpkin Decorating Class (4CR) ..........2:00 p.mMON ..29 ......Health Talk: Chris Greenawalt, RN

Life at the Pavilion (CMR)..................2:00 p.mTUES ..30 ......Midday Movie:

America in the ‘40s (1SR) ................2:00 p.mWED ....31 ......Autumn Party w/magician Tricks ‘n Treats

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OctoberEvents

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Complimentary Meetand Greet Friday, Oct. 12

Come celebrate! The Palm Grill has been closed for abrief respite and will be re-opening for everyone’s diningpleasure on October 12. To celebrate the Palm Grill’s re-opening, a Meet and Greet will be held in theWoodlands Commons Lobby from 5:00-5:30 p.m. All

are invited to comeenjoy complimen-tary hors d’oeuvresand punch, beforemaking your wayinto the Palm Grillfor dinner. For yourlistening pleasureJohn Bendall willbe playing a selec-

tion of musical favorites on the grand piano during thisspecial event.

Palm Grill Introduces New MenuThe Palm Grill will introduce a new lunch and dinnermenu when it re-opens on Friday, October 12. The newlunch menu will feature some new salads, sandwiches,and entrees while still offering the most popular dishesfrom last season, such as the Woodlands Club, Reuben,Fresh Fish Sandwich, Premium Palm Burger, Omelets,and Crab Cakes. For the dinner menu, you can expect tosee a few new entrees, including a Top Sirloin with ableu cheese sauce, Pan Sautéed Tilapia Picatta, GrilledSwordfish with dill key lime butter, Shrimp and ScallopScampi, Poached Salmon with fresh ginger and greenonions, and Chicken Saltimbocca. We will be featuringthese new items, plus a lot of your old favorites. We hopeto see you soon at the Palm Grill.

Kimonos, parasols, hand fans and paper lanternsadorned the Crystal Room as residents from all cor-

ners of Shell Point enjoyed Asia Night during East Meets WestWeek. The impressive spread of authentic Asian cuisine included:

Fried Rice, Orange Chicken, Beef with Broccoli, Chow Mein, FriedWontons and much more. Chinese and Japanese trivia questions could notstump the savvy residents, who tested their knowledge to earn theevening’s prizes. This was just one of the numerous special dining eventscontinuing to entertain Shell Point residents. Keep an eye open for moreexciting events and fine dining opportunities throughout the month.

Dining Dynastyat the Crystal Room

Palm GrillRe-Opening

Phyllis Stern (Sand Dollar) and SarahPatten Chef Dominick Blanco

Rochelle Cherniawski, Millie Braatan (Rosemont) and Jessica Clark

Sarah Patten and Jean Schroth (King’sCrown)

Lynn Schneider and Larry Hock (Lucina)


Palm Grill’s Blue Plate Special Continues Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.If you are looking for a bargain lunch, then we have just the thing for you! Comeon into the Palm Grill for a value-priced lunch with all the trimmings. The BluePlate Special is offered for lunch Tuesdays through Saturdays for just $7.75. Thisspecial includes the entrée, beverage of choice, a scoop of ice cream for dessert,and the gratuity. The special changes daily, offering a wide variety of options. Somake sure you stop by for lunch at the Palm Grill!

German Nightat the Palm Grill

Wednesday, October 17th, 4 – 8 p.m.It’s German night at the Palm Grill and our own chef, Joel Bachhuber, will

be celebrating his German heritage and sharing the delicious results with us! Enjoy such popular German favorites as sauerbraten, bratwurst, schnitzel,

spaetzle, and of course, strudel! Enjoy a culinary trip to the “Old Country” while beingentertained by the authentic German sounds of the talented Gail Keel. Guten tag!

Fall Harvest at the Crystal Room

Wednesday, October 31st, 4 – 7 p.m.Fall has arrived. It’s time to embrace all October has to offer. With something for everyone,

we are sure you will find something to satisfy your hunger and culinary curiosity. The CrystalRoom will be decked out in the colors of fall and will be serving up a huge selection of every-

one’s favorite German dishes. The menu will include the traditional sauerbraten, schnitzel,German sausages, and German-style meatballs. To accompany these tasty entrees will be avariety of delicious side dishes and salads, along with so much more. Come enjoy authentic

German and American cuisine at its best at the Fall Harvest in the Crystal Room.

Hey Mambo, Italiano! Enjoy Pasta Nights at the Crystal Room Every Wednesday Night

Pasta night is the perfect night to gather friends or to just come out to meet otherslooking for some good laughs around the table and some delicious pasta dishes. Socome, mix and match ingredients with your favorite sauce, maybe marinara, alfredo,or pesto. Pick from only the finest ingredients to make your pasta a little extra spe-cial as the chef sautés your dish right in front of you. It’s a great chance to have yourown personalized creative creations without having to wear the apron or chef hat!

Only $7.75All inclusive!

Brats

Strudel

German

Meatballs

Sauerbraten

Schnitzel

EnjoyAuthenticGermanFare

EnjoyAuthenticGermanFare

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Spaetzle


This year marks our 6th Shell PointConcert Series and we have beenpleased with the growing interest in theconcert series by both our residents andlocal community.

As you saw from our recently publishedand mailed 07/08 Concert Brochure, wehave an exciting lineup for our MainSeries, including Roger Williams,Preservation Hall Jazz Band, The NaplesPhilharmonic Orchestra, ChristopherParkening and Jubilant Sykes, and Whipple& Morales. New this year is the ChamberConcert Series and the Southwest FloridaSymphony Series.

Our goal is to grow the series in qualityand by the variety of offerings for all musiclovers. As we work to achieve this goal weare sensitive to maintaining a fair ticketprice that allows many of our residents andfriends to participate. Our number onefinancial goal is to assure that our ConcertSeries is financially sound and all ourexpenses are covered.

You can support the arts here at ShellPoint through your continued purchase ofconcert tickets and through your generouscontributions to the Friends of The Arts.

The ticket sales assure we can pay ourartists and a portion of our marketing costs.Through our total ticket sales, 60% of ourtrue expenses are covered. There are manyhidden costs associated with bringing aconcert series, such as ours, to Shell Point.Some of these include artist’s travel, lodg-ing, meals, transportation, Box Office

operations, marketing, printing, adminis-tration duties, audio visual and technicalsupport, rentals, security and parking,auditorium heating/cooling, the house-keeping, etc. Contributing and becominga Friends of the Arts helps us to offset theseadditional costs.

“Friends” donor and committee mem-ber, Kenneth Boyd of Sand Dollar, recentlyhad this comment about contributing andbecoming a member:

“My wife Carol and Isupport the Friends of theArts because we knowthat ticket sales cover onlya fraction of the concertseries true costs. Weappreciate the fact thatShell Point subsidizes not

only in dollars but in staff support and time.We feel as a community it is our responsi-bility to finish the job and pick up the fullcosts.”

Mr. Boyd is correct, it takes over 600man hours alone just to plan, organize,communicate and implement the ShellPoint Concert Series.

We have seen this steady increase inthe number of “Friends” contributors bothfrom long term and new residents. Just lastyear alone, we saw a 40% increase in contri-butions from the previous year. Long timeresident Ramona Kliss first contributed tothe Friends of the Arts with her late hus-band, Victor. She continues to contributein his memory.

“My late husband andI had a true love for finemusic. As we aged, wefound it more difficult totravel to Barbara Manndue to our growing physi-cal and visual limitations.We love the fact that we

could have a variety of quality musicalofferings right here in our community. Iwould like to see the tradition continue formyself and others to enjoy.”

I extend an invitation to all of our pre-vious Friends of the Arts contributors andnew donors to give generously to this year’sConcert Series. Historically, we have hadcontributions, starting at $100 and increas-ing to the thousands as residents may chooseto underwrite a specific concert. All contri-butions are important to the success of theShell Point Concert Series. Your contribu-tion assures we can continue to bring worldclass music to our stage for all to enjoy.

All contributions to the Friends of theArts are tax deductible. As our way of say-ing “Thanks,” your donation comes withspecial recognition in our concert programsand invitations to select private events withour featured artists.

I sincerely thank you for your thought-ful consideration and support in advance.

Let themusic play on.

Ken Boyd

Ramona Kliss

To make a contribution, please fill out this form and mail, along with your payment, to:Dawn Boren - Friends of the Arts • 15000 Shell Point Blvd., Suite 110 • Fort Myers, FL 33908

Please make checks payable to Shell Point.

Optional: (check one)❏ I wish to make my contribution in honor of: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

❏ I wish to make my contribution in memory of: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

Keep Great Programs Like this Coming to Shell PointBecome a Friend of the Arts Supporter

I/We wish to contribute a gift (tax deductible) as a Friend of the Arts, in the amount of $_____________________________ .

Maestros—$2,500 or more • Composers—$1,000-2,499 • Conductors—$500-999 • Soloists—$300-499 • Chorus—$100-299

We Invite You to Become a Friends of the Arts SupporterB Y D A W N B O R E N , D I R E C T O R O F L I F E

On Tuesday, October 23, 2007,please join The Legacy Foundationand UBS Financial Services in the GrandCypress Room as a dynamic seminar ontoday’s financial market is presented.This seminar was originally titled Buy,Sell, Hold. However, due to the perform-ance of the financial market this newtopic proves to be much more powerful.

Have you wondered how it is possi-ble to stay in retirement comfortably andstay focused despite market volatilityand the transfer of wealth effectively?Portfolio rebalancing is the process ofbringing the different asset classes backinto proper relationship, following a sig-nificant change in one or more. Moresimply stated, it is returning your portfo-lio to the proper mix of stocks, bonds

and cash when they no longer conformto your plan. Portfolios that are rebal-anced even once per year are significant-ly less volatile than portfolios that havenot been rebalanced. As your goalschange, your portfolio should keep up.

Proper asset allocation manages theemotional response to market down-turns, allowing you to stay invested overthe long term. Asset allocation involvesdividing an investment portfolio amongdifferent asset categories, such as stocks,bonds, and cash. The process of deter-mining which mix of assets to hold inyour portfolio is a very personal one.The asset allocation that works best foryou at any given point in your life willdepend largely on your time horizon andyour ability to tolerate risk.

Consistency can be one of the mostimportant components of a successfulretirement savings strategy. By putting astrategic investment plan in place andsticking to it, you can take a major stepin establishing a sound financial founda-tion for yourself and your loved ones.

Paul Weinstein, First VicePresident of Investments and NadineWilkes, Vice President of Investmentsfrom UBS Financial Services are bothCertified Financial Planners and havespoken at Shell Point numerous times.

RegistrationThere is no fee for this seminar.

However, to enable us to properly planfor our seminars, please fill out the reg-istration form in The Academy Bookletand return to the Service Desk.


The Legacy Foundation PresentsPlan for your Future – Focus on TodayInvesting in Today’s Evolving Markets(Formally titled “Buy, Sell, Hold)

The Legacy Foundation PresentsPlan for your Future – Focus on TodayInvesting in Today’s Evolving Markets(Formally titled “Buy, Sell, Hold)

Jacki Jackson, Richard Darrell, Nancy and Phillip St. Clair.

Peggy Wimber, Susan and Leo Ross, Dolores and Bob Serra, and John WimberJim and Dolores Harper, EliotSugarman, Mary Frasher

Richard and Wanda Dubbe, Zoe and GaleVorce

Peter and Carolyn Nanfelt, Marcia andKenneth Treiber

Eagles Preserve Residents Enjoy Lunch at Palm GrillEagles Preserve residentsgot a chance to socializeover a nice meal at the PalmGrill. This event was the finalCourt Lunch in a series of lunch-eons held during the summer.Now that the Eagles Perserveneighborhood is complete, thesenew residents are getting into thefull swing of things. Be sure yousay “Hello” when you run intothem around the community.

Fall Salon Costume ContestTwo Ways to Win a Salon Gift Certificate!B Y R O B Y N C H U R C H , M A N A G E R O F T H E S A L O N


A Visit to The Salonis Like Visiting “Family”

“I love going to the Arbor Salon everyweek and visiting Becky and Nancy —Becky is like my adopted daughter. My husband, Ed, and I are always telling everyone what great work Beckydoes; the hair care we receive is absolutelyfabulous!” — Ginny Barnitz, Parkwood

Please join the Shell Point Salons aswe celebrate fall with this year’s SalonCostume Contest on Friday, October 26th.We invite you to visit each salon to placeyour vote for your favorite costume. TheSalon staff is sure to “Wow” you with theircreativity! By placing your favorite cos-tume vote, your name will also be automati-cally entered into a drawing for a $25 SalonGift Certificate.One vote perperson, please.The winningsalon employeewill thank youfor your votes asthey will receive a $25 gift cer-tificate to dinner.

In addition to being enter-tained by the salon staff, eachsalon will also offer a scrump-tious fall treat to make thevisit to the salons a real pleas-ure. We also invite you tojoin us and sport a costume of your own.In previous years we have been visited bysome interesting residents. Be sure tomark your calendar so you don’t miss thisyear’s fall celebration in The Salons!

Don’t Forget to Enter the Great Salon Gift Certificate Give-Away!

The drawing on October 31st for thetwo $50 gift certificates to the salon is fastapproaching! Don’t miss this opportunity

for great compli-mentary salonservices. To enter,simply provide thename and addressof your family and/or friends outsideShell Point whowould appreciatereceiving great giftideas for a Shell

Point resident. Remember,each name and address yousubmit counts as one entry inthe gift certificate drawing.

Entry FormsAdditional entry forms

are available in all salons.Please return your complet-

ed entry to the Island Salon in person orvia intercampus mail. Enter as manynames and addresses you would like! Themore entries, the better your chances ofwinning! Good Luck!

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Clinton Cottrell, pastor of CypressLake Presbyterian Church, was thespeaker at the Information TechnologyForum on Saturday, September 8th. TheGrand Cypress Room at the Woodlands wasjust about filled as Clinton shared an hour offascinating stories from that fateful day of9/11/01.

Rev. Cottrell is a retired air traffic con-troller, and it happened that he was working inthe Pittsburg control tower when the terrorattacks occurred. He shared several stories thatdid not make the popular press at the time. Hediscussed things like how approximately 5,000airplanes in flight over the USA at the timewere instructed to land and all did so within 40minutes with not one accident, near miss, orincident of any kind. He also pointed out howCanadian families opened their homes toAmericans stranded up there for a week.

It’s hard to believe the following story ofheroism never made it to the front page. F-16fighter jets scrambled to intercept the airlinerthat eventually hit the Pentagon. They weretoo far away and could not get there in time,

but a lumbering, unarmed C-130 turbopropcargo plane was nearby. The pilot radioed thathe was going to intercept. He put his aircraftbetween the jet and the White House, whichwas the presumed original target based on thecourse the terrorists were following. Then thepilot set his plane on a collision course withthe airliner intending to ram it if necessary.The terrorists flinched and turned. The C-130once again maneuvered in the way of the jet.The airliner eventually made a complete 360which may have disoriented the terrorists. Inany case, they abandoned the White House asa target and aimed for the Pentagon instead.

As far as Cottrell knew, that storynever made the press, but the military didrecognize these heroes within their ownranks. Rev. Cottrell said, “Evil is hard tostop, but how you operate around it makesthe difference.”

Retired Air Traffic Controller Gives Talk to Info Tech ForumB Y D A N P H I L G R E E N

Rev. Cottrell, a retired air traffic controller,spoke to a full house about the behind thescenes events of September 11. He was workinghis post that day at the Pittsburg control tower.

Jim Hines, Island SalonJim Hines, Island Salon

Nancy Hoit, Arbor SalonNancy Hoit, Arbor Salon

Cle Keeley, PeriwinkleCle Keeley, Periwinkle


Just in time for the Holidays, Shell Point has teamed up with locallyowned photography services of Sebrie Images. Sebrie Images has been oper-ating in Southwest Florida for 9 years specializing in family portraits and wed-dings. Capture perfect family moments by having a portrait taken thisThanksgiving holiday. Sebrie will be at Shell Point Wednesday, November21st, and Friday, November 23rd. Portrait background choices areWoodlands Fireplace, the Mid–Rise Fountain or the Island Beach.

Do you have family coming to help celebrate Christmas? Sebrie Imageswill return to Shell Point the week of December 22nd to make the holidaysa lasting memory.

For more information on pricing for Sebrie Images Photography Servicesor to make an appointment, please call the Woodlands Desk at 454-2054.

Relaxed natural settings, creative photographers, and years of experiencecreate exceptional family portraits that will last for years to come.

A marvelous family memory!

Photography ServiceComes To Shell PointHave Your Holiday Photo Taken with a Beautiful Shell Point Backdrop

In Florida you can’t go far without stum-bling across one of Florida’s severalspecies of turtles. By far the most common,the box turtle, is one of the longest living andslowest reproducing species in the world!

When a box turtle first hatches from itsegg, it is a mere 1.25 inches long! Little isknown about the lives of young box turtlesbecause they are so secretive and hard to

find. In fact, it is veryrare to find a box tur-tle much smaller thanabout 3.5 or 4 incheslong. It is thoughtthat these young tur-tles spend most oftheir time concealedin brush or leaf litterand feed primarily oninsects.

Box turtles tendto grow rather slowly,reaching sexual matu-

rity between 7 and 10 years old, and 5 or 6inches in length. Once mature, a femalebox turtle will lay between 3 and 6 eggseach spring in a shallow nest. The eggs areleft unguarded and hatch in the late sum-mer or early fall when hatching occurs.

Box turtles commonly reach 25-30 yearsof age, and there are well-documented casesof turtles living to the ripe old age of 40!

Being an extremely versatile animal,box turtles inhabit a wide variety of habi-tats from wooded swamps to dry, grassyfields. Although not aquatic, box turtleswill often venture into shallow water at theedge of ponds or streams or in puddles.These turtles do not travel far, usually stay-ing within an area with a diameter of 750ftor less. In cold climates they hibernatethrough the winter in loose soil at a depthof up to two feet.

Box turtles are omnivores in the broad-est sense of the word. They will eat almostanything. Intriguingly, it is thought thatyoung box turtles are primarily carnivorousand that as they grow, their diet shiftstoward plant material. Favorite foodsinclude almost any insect (although theyseem to particularly relish worms andslugs), virtually any fruit or berry, and avariety of vegetable material. Interestingly,box turtles are even able to eat many mush-rooms that are toxic to humans.

Backyard Buddies: Box Turtles

B Y S A R A H P A T T E N , M A R K E T I N G A S S I S T A N T


The call is going out to all Shell Pointladies who are looking for challengeand adventure; we’re going to Baghdad!Well okay, not modern day Baghdad (thatmight entail more adventure than any of uscare to have), but we’re going to Baghdadas it was in antiquity—the famous city ofBabylon. It may sound a little scary, but wehave an experienced tour guide, a coura-geous man of integrity by the name ofDaniel. Though his experiences come froma different time, place and culture thanours, there are some amazing parallels. He’shad to face the same kind of pressures andtemptations that Christians encountertoday and he will model to us how to haveenduring integrity while living in a culturethat is often hostile to belief in anAlmighty God.

This adventure will begin as we areintroduced to Daniel on Tuesday, October9th at 9:45am (note the new time). We will

meet in the Village Church HospitalityRoom as the Women’s Ministries beginsthe Fall Bible Study series using BethMoore’s study on the book of Daniel. This“trip to Babylon” will last 6 weeks (eachTuesday morning) concluding on Nov. 13.But when we’re done, don’t completely“unpack your suitcase” because we’ll berejoining our friend Daniel for another 6week trip at the end of January 2008.

Here’s a partial itinerary for the trip. OnDay 1 of our trip we will get a first hand reportabout some tough choices Daniel and a fewof his friends were up against, and learn howwe too, can make difficult choices in a waythat pleases God. On subsequent days you’llneed walking shoes as we walk the streets ofBabylon for some up close observations of aself-absorbed and overindulgent culture.Don’t forget your camera when we take aside trip outside Babylon tothe plain of Dura to see a 90foot high statue and we enjoy aconcert of ethnic music. You’llwant to stay standing for thatone. This will be followed by avisit to a very hot foundry.

But ladies, this won’t bejust a “back roads” kind oftrip. No, Daniel has VIP pass-es to take us right into the pri-

vate palaces of some very powerful andinfluential rulers. We’ll get a peek into theroyal bedchambers of King Nebuchadnezzarand later join King Belshazzar at a lavishfeast. Our final stop on this first leg of theadventure will be a visit to a zoological parkof sorts, albeit with only one species ofmammals—lions.There we will meetanother of Daniel’spowerful friends,King Darius, andDaniel will actual-ly go into the penwith the lions ashe concludes thetrip with a lessonon courage and trust.

You don’t need to make reservationsbut you’ll need the tour guidebook to fol-

low along with us. TheDaniel Bible Study book byBeth Moore can be pur-chased for $15 at the VillageChurch office. You will beusing the same book for theJanuary-March part of theadventure.

So here’s hoping youcan spare a few weeks for theadventure of a lifetime!

Dr. Jim Plueddemann is bringing theworld and the challenges facing thechurch into focus at the special weekend ofmeetings to be held in The Village ChurchOctober 19-21. Through colorful exhibitsWorld Focus weekend will also feature 7major areas of the globe where residents ofShell Point have lived and worked: Europe,Africa, China, Latin America, the MiddleEast, Southeast Asia and the Pacific Islands.

Dr. Jim Plueddemann and his wifeCarol, daughter of missionary parents inEcuador, worked cross-culturally in Africa.After completing his Ph.D. degree, Jim

Women’s Ministries: Adventures in Babylon

Visit the exhibits Friday eveningthru Sunday evening.

Basic information comparing the sevenmajor global areas and fascinatingobjects will be on display.

WORLD FOCUS WEEKEND October 19 - 21

Guest SpeakerAddresses GlobalChurch Challenges


A Festival of Hymns Sunday, October 28 at 6:15 p.m.B Y R A N D Y W O O D S , M I N I S T E R O F W O R S H I P A N D M U S I C

The apostle Paul encourages us tospeak to one another with psalms,hymns and spiritual songs. The music weshare in worship helps us to communicate ourfaith to one another as well as ourpraise to the Lord. The hymns weenjoy singing will come to life onSunday evening, October 28th, at6:15 p.m. as The Village ChurchChoir presents A Festival ofHymns. This work by Hal Hopsonis a collection of favorite hymnsand includes dramatic presenta-tions of the hymn writers telling the storiesbehind the hymns they have written.

Several hymn writers will be presentedin first person dramatic monologues by ShellPoint Residents. You will hear Isaac Watts,the seventeenth-century minister who isoften referred to as the “Liberator of EnglishHymnody,” speak of his childhood frustra-tion with hymnody and how his father chal-lenged him “to write something better.”

You will also hear other hymn stories byMartin Luther (A Mighty Fortress Is OurGod), Charles Wesley (O For A ThousandTongues to Sing), Catherine Winkworth(Now Thank We All Our God), Roberto

Escamilla (When We Are Living), SydneyCarter (Lord of the Dance) and more!

The Festival of Hymns gives opportuni-ty for everyone to sing these favorite songs

in a grand celebration as theprogram is led by The VillageChurch Choir, under the direc-tion of Randy Woods, Ministerof Worship and Music; accom-panied by organist, CalvinJohansson (Cameo Court), TheVillage Church CelebrationRingers, and a brass ensemble

from the Florida Gulf Coast Symphony. The featured soloist will be soprano

Jean Hawkins from Morgantown, WV. Jeanwill be singing “Clap Your Hands!” by JohnCalvin, “Blessed Assurance” by FannyCrosby and the spiritual “Guide My Feet”by John Wesley Work. As a soloist, Jean isa fine singer with a contagious joy thatmakes her music inspiring.

In a community with residents fromso many church and denominationalbackgrounds, this will be a wonderfulopportunity for us to unite our hearts andvoices as we sing this Festival of Hymns inpraise to God.

taught at Wheaton College GraduateSchool where subjects such as Philosophy ofMinistry and Cross Cultural Leadershipattracted students to their favorite prof. Hiswarm and engaging style along with his vastknowledge and experience made his lec-tures and interaction outside the classroomlife changing for many graduate students.

Some years later SIM Internationalinvited Jim and Carol Plueddemann to headup that large mission organization which hasworked in many continents of the globe. Inthat capacity classroom theory became prax-is as the mission sending agency grew underDr. Pleuddemann's leadership. Workshopsand seminars for national leaders were heldin many countries. After about ten years ofleadership in SIM, Jim felt God leading himback to the classroom. He currently teachesat Trinity Evangelical Divinity School out-side Chicago.

Presently Dr. Pleuddemann is on sabbat-ical and hard at work on a book he hasthought about and lived for a long time. TheChallenge of Cross-Cultural Leadership, theworking title of his study, will be publishedsometime next year. Saturday morning,October 20 at 9:45 Shell Point residents canenjoy a fascinating presentation on this verysubject: the importance of leadership devel-opment in the global church. His wifeCarol, associate pastor in a church nearWest Chicago where they make their home,will be accompanying Jim. This will be theirfirst visit to our community.

World Focus weekend is planned tointerest many Shell Point community resi-dents. Dr. Pleuddemann will be speaking inThe Village Church Friday evening at 7:15,Saturday morning at 9:45, and Sunday at10:15 a.m. and 6:15 p.m. Plan to attend anyor all of these special presentations. Checkout his website to acquaint yourself with ourfeatured speaker: http://missionaryimpossi-ble.blogspot.com.

Jim Plueddemann, professor of intercultural stud-ies at Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, is the fea-tured speaker and will give presentations each dayof World Focus Weekend. He is pictured here (cen-ter in back row) with his wife Carol (in front of him)and his daughter’s family (to the left), and his son’sfamily (to the right).

Organist, CalvinJohansson (Cameo)

About the Soloist

Soprano Jean Hawkins comes to usfrom Morgantown, WV where she and herhusband Andrew serve the CMA Church.

She is a graduate ofMcDaniel College inMaryland with a degreein voice and musiceducation where sheperformed leading rolesin West Side Story,H.M.S Pinafore andother musical produc-tions. She currentlysings with the WV

University Choral Union, a university-community ensemble which performsmajor choral works. She has studied withWest Virginia University Artist-in-Residence, tenor Augusto Paglialunga. Jeanhas a special love for sacred and choralmusic and enjoys using her musical gifts tominister to the body of Christ. When trav-eling with her husband for ministry she hassung in Paris, Nazareth, Israel, and China.She and Andy are the parents of twogrown children, Matt and Kate.

Guest sopranosoloist, Jean

Hawkins

Dear Suzy Q,

You had to be tired after a busy season carrying Shell Point residents and guests on60 Mangrove trips and 50 lunch trips. That’s 110 trips! Weather was great, with onlyone cancellation. However, your engine was sick one time and we weren’t able to doone of our lunch trips. There were also some Mangrove trips cancelled because you didnot attract enough passengers. But nevertheless, you pleased 1,076 guests, taking 563people on Mangrove trips, and 588 people on lunch trips. Not a bad record for a seven-year-old gal who has spent 1,800 hours entertaining guests, who for the first time werewearing life jackets.

You have been stored outside in past years. But this year, you are high and dry insidea storage building, keeping company with other boats, motor homes and automobiles.Since this facility is not on the water, you had to ride there on a trailer from the PuntaRassa boat ramp. Never fear, when the time comes we will haul you out, paint yourpontoons, perform some required maintenance, and slide you back into the water.Punta Rassa boat ramp will be closed, so you will enter the water at another location.

The schedule will be the same as last year, lunches on Monday and Thursday, withMangrove trips on Tuesday and Wednesday. Your operation this season will begin with alunch trip to Rumrunners on Monday, October 15. Your crew is looking forward to anoth-er busy season and will continue to keep you safe, readily available and looking great.

Sincerely, Captain Kessler and the Suzy Q crew

Wake Up, SuzyQ!It’s Time To Go To WorkB Y J I M K E S S L E R , N A U T I L U S

The Island Tunnel’s Tarpon Room was thescene of this year’s Shell Point darts tour-nament. Six competitors, all men, turned out tocompete for prizes and bragging rights.Competitors played the traditional game ofCricket to determine the winner of a Target(where else?) gift card. Ray Nandal (Nautilus)was crowned this year’s champion as his wife,Doris, cheered him on!

The competitors enjoyed the games, laughsand a morning snack provided by the winner ofthe last darts tournament, Paul Myatt (Junonia).“We had a great time! Hopefully we’ll haveeven more competitors next year,” said programcoordinator Ted Yeatts.

The dart board and darts will stay up in theTarpon Room for any residents who would liketo try their hand at darts… or get an early startpracticing for next year’s tournament!

Suzi Q captains, crewman and narrators from L-R: Charlotte Baker, Dick Rochstroh, John Oliver,Jim Harrison, Ralph Persson, Jim Kessler, Jim Straup, Kay Strong, Bob Britz, Carolyn Bartholet, BillSaunders, Cle Keeley, Henry Hansen, John Lehman, Ken Marshall, Dick Boynton and Fred Bittman.Fred is holding a large 32" snook which he caught earlier that day from his boat.

Ted Yeatts congratulates tournament champion RayNandal (Nautilus).

L to R: Paul Myatt (Junonia), Dayton Slater (SandDollar), winner Ray Nandal (Nautilus), Herman Bips(King’s Crown), Harvey Stahle (Turban) and DickJohnston (Turban).

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