Shell Point Life September 2012

SHELL POINT CONCERT SERIES

FIVE PHYSICIANSTAKE A LOOK BACK

AT THEIR PROFESSIONAL LIVES

A HISTORY OFHEALING

September 2012Vol. 7 Issue 9

10thA N N I V E R S A R Y

Season

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When I was in middle school,each student was required toparticipate in some form of a musi-cal education class. I couldn’t sing,so choir was out of the question. Ididn’t feel like stringed instru-ments were “my thing,” so orches-tra was ruled out. That left the band, and Ihad my heart set on playing the saxophone.

When I went to the official band meet-ing to pick out my cool new instrument, mydreams came to a crashing halt as the teachernotified me that nobody would be playingthe saxophone – yet. In order to be even con-sidered for the honor of playing that brassbeauty, you had to first master the clarinet.And guess what, they had already filled everyseat of the clarinet section of our band.

So there I was, wandering around aroom filled with shiny brass, looking at allof the “leftover” instruments. While I con-sidered my options, the cornet sectionsqueaked in its last member. As I roundedthe tubas and trombones, my spirits contin-ued to dwindle. Finally, the teacher calledme over to try the French horn. I blew aburst of air into the mouth piece and heardit pass through the coiled tubing and whis-per out the other side. “Try again,” the

teacher encouraged. Anotherblast of air filtered out the openend. One more blow produced ashaky note that caught me by sur-prise as I felt it vibrate the flaredbell. That was it. That one notesealed my fate - I was officially a

French horn player. While my horn was undoubtedly beau-

tiful, we did not have a lasting relationship.Sure, I practiced. Yes, I played in my fairshare of concerts. But “Frenchie” reallycramped my middle-school style. You can’tfit a French horn in a locker. And forgetabout trying to find a seat on the bus whilewielding a case the size of a Doberman. Assoon as I completed my required time inband class, I let my brother trade my horn infor an acoustic guitar.

In retrospect, I should have triedanother instrument. Maybe it’s not too late.I have been interested in learning how toplay piano. In the meantime, I’ll leave it tothe experts – like the performers that will beright here at Shell Point for the 10thanniversary season of the Shell PointConcert Series. The full lineup can be foundon page 10. I hear the French horn playersare outstanding!

ON THE COVER

The 10th Anniversary of the Shell Point Concert Series kicks off in November.

MUSIC ON MY MINDBy Rochelle Cherniawski, editor

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Memories of Medical Careers

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BY SUE TAYLOR

One of the reasons people choose to live at Shell Point is the highquality of healthcare provided in this award-winning continuing

care retirement community. This benefit is especially appealing to people who have a

background in providing healthcare. Recently, Shell Point Life talked with five doctors

who shared memories from their medical careers. The group took a trip to the

Museum of Medical History at Edison State College to look back at the development

of the medical field and reminisce about their personal experiences.

Resident Doctors Take a LookBack at Their Professional Lives

L-R: Dr. Ren Whitaker, Dr. Pedro Ponce, Dr. JamesBaumgarten, Dr. Al Kaplan, and Dr. Carl Sheusi


DR. PEDRO PONCE

Cincinnati’s Pediatric ClinicianDr. Pedro Ponce (Lucina) remem-bers the difficulties his family facedwhen he was growing up in a very simpleCatholic family in Lima, Peru. “We werevery poor. In South American countries inthe 50s and 60s, perhaps ten percent of thepeople were wealthy and could do what theywanted. The other ninety percent were thepoor, who had very little hope and very fewopportunities to change their lives.”

Pedro’s parents were Peruvians. Hisfather’s parents were from Spanish origin,and his mother’s parents were from Spainand Ireland. Their family did not have aneasy life. In the midst of this difficult time

in Peru, however, Pedro claims two veryspecial blessings: “My parents taught me tolove the Lord, and they taught me thehabits of serious study and work. You know,just as Thessalonians says, ‘If a man will notwork, he shall not eat.’ This is the ethic thatmy parents gave me.”

As a teenager, Pedro worked two jobs.Every Saturday and Sunday, he sold tickets forthe horse races, and every evening during theweek he carried out minor tasks at a local elec-tric company. “I didn’t mind the work becauseI saw the example in my family. Everyone

worked. When I was in high school, myfather tried to convince me to go into thearmy, but I wanted to be a doctor. My father’sresponse was, ‘We are not wealthy people.’My response was to work harder.”

Higher EducationWith the commitment to work hard, a

strong sense of determination, and someawarded scholarships, Pedro was able toenroll in the University of San Marcos inLima, Peru. After six years following a sci-ence regimen, he received his BS andtraining in the university’s medical school.With further scholarship, Pedro was ableto spend his next three years at theUniversity of Brazil in Sao Paulo, first incardiology and then specifically in pedi-atric cardiology. Returning to Peru, Pedroworked in the University Medical SchoolChildren’s Hospital of San Marcos for twoyears.

“During this time, I realized that thingswere getting worse and worse in Peru,” saysPedro. “We had dictator after dictator, terri-ble poverty, and no hope of things gettingbetter. Every year things seemed worse. I toldmy parents that I should go to the United

States. The doctors that Iworked with in Brazil hadbeen trained in the U.S.,and they encouraged meto look to the states formy future.”

The United StatesWith recognition of

the disastrous conditionsof Peru and upon receiv-ing an offer of a partialscholarship, Dr. Ponceheaded to the Universityof Chicago Medical

Center. “Because I planned ahead andapplied for a green card and because I con-tinued to have good study habits that foundme studying late into the evenings, I did wellduring my three years in Chicago and wasable to stay in the United States.”

From Chicago, Dr. Ponce headed toCincinnati where he began his work at theChildren’s Hospital of the University of

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Dr. Pedro Ponce (front row standing at farright) grew up in Lima, Peru, in a simpleCatholic family.

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Cincinnati’s Medical School. “I wanted togo to the University of Cincinnati,” Dr.Ponce remembers, “because along withPhiladelphia and Boston, Cincinnati hadone of the best children’s hospitals in thenation. Proctor and Gamble provided suchgenerous financial support to the hospitalthat they could hire some of the best med-ical personnel. This was where Dr. Sabindeveloped his live oral vaccine againstpolio. At first, I thought it would be toomuch for me, but I took no weekends off, noholidays, no parties, and I just worked. Itwas the only way I could do it. How muchyou put in is how much you get out. I wasvery blessed, and after four years I was hiredto stay on in the hospital. Patients camefrom all over the U.S. to see us. As a clini-cian, I taught physicians in training forninety-five percent of my time, and theother five percent was spent on difficultcases. I loved the challenge of diagnosingdifficult medical cases.”

In his last few years of pediatric practice,Dr. Ponce worked for the city of Cincinnatiin their pediatric clinics.

Family LifeIt was during his time in Cincinnati

that Dr. Ponce met a pediatric nurse in theChildren’s Hospital by the name of Gayl,who would become his wife and the motherof their three children. Reflecting on hiscourtship of Gayl, Pedro recounts the diffi-culties he had to overcome with her familyin order to win her hand. Initially the familywas opposed to their getting married anddecided that taking Gayl away for a fewmonths might help them to forget their feel-ings for one another. Unbeknownst to herparents, Gayl would send Pedro letters withupdates on their itinerary, and Pedro wouldhave letters waiting for her at the postoffices of those cities they were visiting.Pedro quips, “I guess I had learned to beresponsible, and they finally discoveredthis!” They married a year after she returnedfrom her family vacation.

Not only does Pedro continue to delightin a good marriage with Gayl, he also enjoystheir three children, who he claims “aremuch better than me!” Their oldest sonattended the Annapolis Naval Academyand is now a Navy commander and missileexpert at the Colorado Springs MissileDefense Agency. Following in her father’s

footsteps, their daughter was a radiologist forthe Children’s Hospital in Cincinnati andnow works part-time with a large radiologygroup in Kentucky. Their youngest son grad-uated from Harvard and is an orthopedicsurgeon now working as an associate profes-sor at the University of Birmingham,Alabama Medical School.

On to Shell PointPedro and his wife retired in 1996 and

headed to Florida. Settling into a house onSanibel Island, they enjoyed being on thebay and taking care of more than thirty fruittrees for fifteen years. Soon the house andtrees became too much for them, and theydecided to make the move to Shell Point.Reflecting on this, Dr. Ponce exclaims, “Welove it at Shell Point. It’s so beautiful here!”

And there are other reasons. Because ofrheumatic heart disease, Gayl has had avalve replacement, and Shell Point couldprovide her with immediate medical sup-port. “We came in May, 2011,” remarksPedro, “and we are very happy. I have beenvery blessed, and we’ve taught our childrento be happy, to work, and to study, as well!”

DR. AL KAPLANInternal MedicineDr. Al Kaplan (Oakmont) grew upin Philadelphia as the only childof Russian immigrants who had traveled tothe U.S. in steerage with little or nothing ofmaterial wealth. He remembers fondly theimportance his parents placed on somethingof greater worth … education. “As an influ-ence to my becoming a doctor, I have tocount the high aspirations that Jewishimmigrants had for their kids. Whether con-scious or subconscious, there was always apush to succeed, and the aura of education’simportance was always there.”

Humorously, Dr. Kaplan recounts a timein his life when he was already an estab-lished and successful physician. His fatherhappened to see a letter he had receivedfrom Rutgers appointing him as an assistantprofessor at the university. “You’re ateacher?” his father asked with great pride.

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Dr. Al Kaplan


Dr. Kaplan had finally arrived!After high school in Philadelphia, Dr.

Kaplan attended Temple University wherehe received a BA in Biology. He went onto Temple Medical School, where hereceived his M.D. Then he completed hisone-year internship and his three-year res-idency program in internal medicine atPhiladelphia General Hospital.

Not only did Dr. Kaplan’s time in hisresidency program bring him further train-ing, it also brought him a young Templeeducation graduate by the name of Mickie,who is now his wife of 56 years. As a teacher,she gave him financial support during leanyears; and as his wife, she gave him their firstson, who is now the Professor of Medicineat the same hospital that birthed him.

Military MedicineDuring his residency Dr. Kaplan

enrolled in a program with the U.S. AirForce which offered training physicians adeferment from service followed by a non-paid commission in the Air Force. Withthe completion of his residency, Dr.Kaplan was able to go in as a captain for atwo-year tour of duty, stationed inCalifornia at Vandenberg Air Force Base.Dr. Kaplan recollects, “This was an excitingtime. The base was newly-opened and wasthe first West Coast missile base. We couldsit on our doorstep and watch missiles beinglaunched! This was where our daughter wasborn.”

Completing his Air Force service, Dr.Kaplan returned to Philadelphia GeneralHospital and to the position of ChiefAdmitting Officer. For one extremely hecticyear, Dr. Kaplan ran a crowded emergencyroom and all of its interns and residents.

After a second son was born, the familyheaded to Bound Brook, New Jersey, whereDr. Kaplan opened a solo practice in generalinternal medicine. For thirty-four years, hepracticed internal medicine and raised hisfamily in New Jersey. In Bound Brook, Dr.Kaplan and Mickie welcomed their fourthchild, another daughter.

Dr. Kaplan retired from his practice inNew Jersey in 1997 and moved for three yearsto Long Beach Island (LBI), an 18-mile longbarrier island and beach lover’s paradise off

the coast. For twenty years, he and Mickiehad been snowbirding to another beachlover’s paradise, Sanibel Island, where theyeventually bought a home – which theyenjoyed for 10 years.

Heading to Shell PointFor many of those years, the Kaplans

knew and associated with many friends liv-ing at Shell Point. When they made themove for themselves, they ended up choos-ing a temporary unit in Macoma. They arecurrently preparing to move to their perma-nent residence in Oakmont.

When reflecting on his life, Dr. Kaplanfeels fortunate. “I had a wonderful practiceand wonderful nurses. We still meet forlunch when we head north. One of mynurses keeps us caught up on all the newsfrom there with newspaper clippings in themail. And when I participate in the variousactivities at Shell Point, my introduction issimple: ‘I’m a retired physician. I have awonderful wife, four wonderful kids, fourwonderful kids-in-law, eight wonderfulgrandchildren, one great-grandchild, andI’m very happy!’”

DR. CARL SHEUSI

Internal Medicine& PulmonolgyGrowing up in Niagara Falls withone brother, a mother, and fatherwho owned a furniture store, Dr. Carl Sheusi(Rosemont) left his hometown to pursue amedical career. Eventually, he returnedhome and ended up running a solo internalmedicine practice of thirty-eight years in thesame city of his youth.

Dr. Sheusi first left Niagara Falls toattend Johns Hopkins University inBaltimore, Maryland. He reflects that, per-haps, one reason for his pursuit of medicinemight have been his surgeon uncle.Graduating with a BA in biological sci-

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Dr. Carl Sheusi


ences, Dr. Sheusi headed north to theUniversity of Toronto, where he completedhis MA in anatomy. He then moved on tothe University of Ottawa Faculty ofMedicine for his MD.

Back to the Buffalo area, Dr. Sheusi fol-lowed up his doctorate with a three-year res-idency in internal medicine at the E.J.Meyer Memorial Hospital and a one-yearfellowship, specializing in lung disease. “Thehospital saw a lot of tubercular disease atthat time,” remembers Dr. Sheusi, “and withgood drug control and good care, tuberculo-sis was gradually on its way out.”

Following the completion of his fellow-ship in 1960, Dr. Sheusi turned towardhome and began a solo practice in internalmedicine that would last until his retire-ment in 1998. During these thirty-eightyears, Dr. Sheusi became the Chief ofMedicine at Niagara Falls MemorialHospital. He also met and married MaryAnn, his wife of 43 years.

Flight SurgeonExperience with the military was

another component of those years. Joiningthe Air National Guard and becoming asenior flight surgeon, Dr. Sheusi remainedin the Reserves until 1981. Three of thoseyears were active duty, with one year spentas a flight surgeon in charge of a hospital inVietnam, as well as his flight duties. Calledup for that service, Dr. Sheusi had to leavehis solo practice and his patients for oneyear until he was able to return and start hiswork once again. “Following my absence formilitary duty, we purchased a condo inNaples in 1985.”

In the 1980s, Dr. Sheusi got his privatepilot’s license, purchased an airplane, andthen acquired an instrument rating.

With retirement in 1998, Carl andMary Ann built a home in Naples. After 15years of enjoying Florida, they began to seeka new retirement lifestyle and Mary Annhad the opportunity to tour a variety ofcommunities in the area. Deciding thatShell Point had the best facilities and bestall-around offerings, Dr. Sheusi and MaryAnn settled at Shell Point in 2010.

Dr. Sheusi recollects that retirementmeant more than new locations. “When Iretired, I decided I wanted to do somethingdifferent. I liked doing things with myhands, and I wanted to do something that

would have a permanent relationship. Outof the blue, I chose stone sculpting. For sixweeks, I took a basic course at the VonLiebig Art Institute in Naples and thenstarted sculpting. I’ve taken other coursessince, and I work with a fantastic sculptress,Angelika Kade, who has a studio in Naples.I’ve worked with her for five or six years instone sculpting. She’s a tremendous teacher,as well as an artist.”

He also finds time in his busy retire-ment to take some classes in Shell Point’sAcademy, and enjoys participating in theVeterans’ Club. Dr. Sheusi continues topractice medicine – as a volunteer. One totwo mornings every week, he does volun-teer medicine at Friendship Health Clinic,taking care of indigent patients in Naples.He is in his 13th year as a volunteer physi-cian there.

He commented, “We like to stay activeand connected, and we’ve certainly beenable to do that at Shell Point!”

DR. REN WHITAKER Family PracticeGrowing up in Rapid City, SouthDakota, Dr. Ren Whitaker (Lucina)was introduced to the business his fatherowned. He claims, “At the early age of nine,I started picking up discarded roof shingles formy father, a sheet metal and roofing contrac-tor. And I always expected I’d go to the localSouth Dakota School of Mines. My parentshad limited income, I enjoyed chemistry, andthe engineering school was a way for me toget a good but inexpensive education.” Hesoon graduated as a chemical engineer.

Working for two years in the trainingmanagement program of the Shell OilCompany, he moved from Texas to Montana,learning the job of a production oil engineer.

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Dr. Ren Whitaker


After the first year of designing processes forproducts coming out of oil and gas fields, Dr.Whitaker began to question his career choice.“I experienced the death of a close friend, whohad wanted to pursue medicine. I prayed a lotand took consideration of my values in life,and I decided that God was moving me to goback to school for medicine.”

A Career ChangeWhen he was stationed in Denver and

preparing to apply for medical school, Dr.Whitaker met a young teacher named Bevwho lived in the same apartment house.“When I realized that I was headed off tostudy medicine,” Dr. Whitaker recollects, “Ithought it would be too tough to have a rela-tionship adding other responsibilities, and Iwas worried that I couldn’t accomplish whatI needed in my studies. But then I startedthinking about what it would be like to bewithout this good-looking lady! I just couldn’tthink of moving on without her!”

So, while he applied to the University ofSouth Dakota Medical School, Bev filled outteaching applications that got her a positionin Sioux City, Iowa, not too far away.

In 1962, Dr. Whitaker entered theUniversity of South Dakota Medical Schoolfor two years of basic science, followed by amove to Seattle and the University ofWashington for two years of clinical practiceand the awarding of his MD degree. “I hadinitially considered doing medical missionarywork with the Methodist Mission Board,”remembers Dr. Whitaker, “but the more Ilooked at rural medicine, I believed it to bemission work itself. So I turned to the U.S.Public Health Service.”

Heading to New Orleans, he completeda one-year general internship at the MarineHospital, using services offered by Tulaneand LSU. For the next two years, Dr.Whitaker was engaged in a family practiceresidency with the Indian Health Service ofGallup, New Mexico. The main populationserved was that of the Navajo Indians andsome of the Pueblo. Dr. Whitaker recollects,“I needed interpreters when treating anytraditional Indians. I really struggled tryingto learn the Navajo language. It’s certainlyone of the hardest, accounting for its use asa code language in WWII.”

Initially, Dr. Whitaker and Bev thoughtthey would stay with the Indian population,but over-regulation and a desperate plea fromrural Oberlin, Kansas, changed their minds.Oberlin had been a progressive town, havinga four-man medical practice that had sud-denly dwindled down to one doctor’s care.The Whitakers arrived to find that doctordying in the hospital. “By then, we had threekids. I wouldn’t get home for two or threenights most weeks. I ran the emergencyroom, a 25-bed hospital, a 120-bed nursinghome, my own practice, and I was the countycoroner. I remember falling asleep one nightduring a telephone call from the ER tellingme I had a patient. They had to send apoliceman to pick me up because they couldnot get through on the phone! And Bevnever complained but held down the homefront and the children.”

Oberlin was a wonderful place to serve theunderserved. While there, he was President ofthe Northwest Medical Society and wrote andreceived a HURA (Health for UnderservedRural Areas) Grant that provided neededservices for Oberlin: preventive health servicefor the community, three satellite clinics, twophysician assistants, emergency ambulanceservice, unification of telephone companiesfor 911 service, EMT training, and the firstcertified EMT service in western Kansas.

After Oberlin, the family moved toPrairie du Chien, Wisconsin, where Dr.Whitaker worked for satellite clinics doingobstetrics, primary care, and some coveragein the ER. In 2001, after thirteen years inPrairie du Chien, Dr. Whitaker retired.

RetirementWhile visiting a brother-in-law in

Lehigh Acres, the Whitakers became famil-iar with Florida, but swore that they’d neverlive in a state without a mountain. Dr.Whitaker claims, however, that the warmclimate, the stimulating retirement life, andGod’s call soon changed their minds.Purchasing a condo in North Fort Myers in2003, the couple became familiar with ShellPoint through a card in the mail, trips toSanibel, and playing bridge with friendswho were Shell Point residents.

They moved to Shell Point in 2011,where they continue to play bridge - espe-cially after discovering that they moved inacross from their bridge-playing friends! Dr.Whitaker remarks, “There’s so much to do atShell Point. They just won’t let you get bored!It’s a Christian community where people careabout each other, and we experience His pres-ence in our daily lives. We’re very satisfied,and God is generous. We’ve received morethan we ever gave!”

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The Museum of Medical History is an educationalmuseum located in the nursing building on thecampus of Edison State College in Fort Myers. Opened to thepublic in January of 2011, this non-profit is the result of the col-lective efforts of Dr. Roger Scott, MD, Southwest Florida’s firstboard certified surgeon; and Dr. Jacob H. Goldberger, MD, a gen-eral surgeon in Fort Myers. The museum honors the memory ofDr. Goldberger’s partner, Dr. David Bernstein.

“We wanted to create a museum that would protect, preserve,and interpret the history and development of medicine from allperiods,” said Dr. Scott.

With a series of historical exhibits, the museum does just that.The centerpiece of the display is an operating room that offers afirst-hand look at the lighting, operating table, and accessories typical of an operatingroom from 1928. Other exhibits include a pharmacy, a nursing exhibit, a military exhibit,a doctor’s office, and more.

“Everything was donated to us,” explained Dr. Scott. “The museum also extends out

Retired surgeon Dr.Roger Scott is curator

of the museum.

Preserving the History of Medicine

The Museum of Medical History at Edison State College


DR. JAMESBAUMGARTENRadiologistDr. James Baumgarten (Rosemont)grew up as the next-to-youngest offour boys and three girls in Owensboro,Kentucky. He jokes, “I always got the crumbs!”

More than mere crumbs, however, Dr.Baumgarten received a good education, fol-lowing his older brother to a boarding highschool run by Xavierian Brothers out ofMaryland and then on to pre-med coursesat the University of Dayton for three years.Making a move to Milwaukee, Wisconsin,and the University of Marquette, Dr.Baumgarten graduated from the MarquetteMedical School in 1954 with his MDdegree. After a general internship year at St.Joseph Infirmary in Louisville, Dr.Baumgarten passed his board exams andstate licensure. As Dr. Baumgarten recol-lects, “As soon as my internship was com-pleted, I received a congratulatory telegram… from the US Navy, and I was soon aNavy flight surgeon stationed at thePensacola Naval Air Training Base.”

For three and a half years of active serv-

ice, Dr. Baumgarten was intraining command as a doc-tor in charge of naval airpilots and young cadetstraining in aviation. Afterthose three and a half years,he was discharged and puton call in the Reserves.

Following this briefinterruption, he returned toSt. Joseph Infirmary wherehe completed three and ahalf years in a radiology resi-dency and met his first wifeDorothy. Dr. Baumgartenremembers his reason forpursuing radiology, stating, “Ihad a very good friend threeor four years ahead of mewho was quite pleased withradiology and practiced atOwensboro. I became enam-ored with that field, and aspot to work with a friendopened for me there.”

As Dr. Baumgartenreflects on his own radiology prac-tice that lasted some forty years,servicing two hospitals and smalleroutlying hospitals, he remembers,“I had a very lucrative practice in partner-

ship with two other radiologists.We kept quite busy. New devel-opments in radiology were excit-ing, and it was an interesting

time for new products and procedures. Wedid radiology, nuclear medicine, all sorts ofprocedures, therapy, and treatment of can-cers with radiation and isotopes.”

Dr. Baumgarten and Dorothy had fourboys. Then, in 1985, Dorothy died of breastcancer. Dr. Baumgarten recollects, “I wan-dered rather aimlessly for about a year. ThenI met Gail, a Merck pharmaceutical rep. Shequickly became my majordomo, or thefemale equivalent of that!”

In 1991, Dr. Baumgarten retired from hispractice, and he and Gail headed to FortMyers. In 2006, the couple moved to ShellPoint. “We looked it over and were quiteinterested in Shell Point’s continuum of careand overall offerings. We’re happy here!”

Enjoying his retirement, Dr. Baumgartenbecame involved in some teaching at ShellPoint’s Academy. “Some years ago, as all thegrandparents were getting emails from theirgrandchildren, a group of us did some generalteaching to get fellow residents acclimatedto email and word processing. I guess I’venow hung up my shingle, and I’m enjoyingretirement.”

into the local community with exhibits at Gulf Coast Medical Center, Edison NationalBank, and Lee Memorial Hospital. However, those displays are just a small portion of ourcollection. Our main displays are all housed in the museum at Edison State College.”

Tour the Medical Museum on Thursday, October 18In addition to the intriguing displays, the museum hosts educational programs, pub-

lic events, and lectures. Shell Point residents are invited to take a tour of the museumon Thursday, October 18. Further details, including sign up information, will beannounced in the October issue of Shell Point Life.

Dr. James Baumgarten


It seems like only yesterday that Iwas sitting at my desk thinkingabout possible ways to accommo-date resident interest in the per-forming arts as our communitywas growing with the arrival ofThe Woodlands. In the past, we hadoffered transportation to popularlocal music venues. However, itwas a startling fact to realize thatone or two busloads would surelynot satisfy the number of interestedresidents. This thought led to theinception of Shell Point’s own Fineand Performing Arts Concert Series.

Then a few years later, the

question shifted to, “How are wegoing to be able to accommodatethe growing and broad musicalinterests of our diverse residentpopulation?” So we created a con-cert series for classical chambermusic lovers, entitled Concertsand Conversations, and also part-nered with the Southwest FloridaSymphony Orchestra.

Through the years, our maingoal has been to offer you a varietyof quality artists with an array ofmusical styles right here in yourown backyard. This 10th anniver-sary year builds on this tradition.

Charles Lazarus

Connie Livingston

B Y D A W N B O R E N , D I R E C T O R O F R E S I D E N T L I F E

Announcing Shell Point’s

10th AnniversaryConcertSeries 2012-2013

The Fine & Performing Arts Concert Serieswill feature equal parts of artistic excellence, inter-national acclaim, superb entertainment, virtuosoperformers, and a sense of surprise.

The series begins on Thursday, November 8,with vocalist Connie Livingston and trumpeterCharles Lazarus presenting Fly Me To The Moon,an evening of romantic jazz standards fromThe Great American Songbook. On Thursday,December 6, enjoy the sounds of Spanish Brass asthey perform many traditional and holidayfavorites. Swing and sway to the familiar doo woptunes of The Diamonds on Friday, February 8. TheNaples Philharmonic Orchestra will present aclassic celebration of fine music on Saturday,March 9. And then the Carpe Diem StringQuartet will round out the series onThursday, April 4.

Order now and save on the Fine &Performing Arts Series by purchasingthe entire series of five concerts foronly $125. That’s just $25 per con-cert! Other options include selectingthree of your favorite shows for $90,or purchasing individual tickets for$35 each. Each concert will begin at7:30 p.m. in the Church Auditorium.


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Spanish Brass

Fine & PerformingArts Series

Naples philharmonic orchestra

The Diamonds

Carpe Diem String Quartet


The Southwest Florida SymphonyOrchestra, guest conducted byhighly-acclaimed and musically talentedmaestros, will present three wonderful per-formances of Music on a Grand Scale.

For the first concert, the symphony willperform their always popular Holiday Popsconcert on Friday, December 21, at 7:30p.m. in the Church Auditorium. Tickets forthis concert are just $25.

The Symphony Series will continue onMonday, January 28, as Leiof Bjaland con-ducts The Discovery Concert featuringBerlioz’s masterpiece, Symphony Fantastique.On Thursday, February 14, conductor DavidItkin will lead the orchestra in Strauss’Prelude to Capriccio, Beethoven’s No. 4, and

Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto No. 1. Both ofthese symphony concerts can be purchasedfor $32 or individually for$20 each. The concerts willbegin at 7:30 p.m. in theChurch Auditorium.

The Merling Trio

Thomas Pandolfi

Amernet String Quartet

Douglas Renfroe

LaVon Mattson

JAMESSTEPHENSON

Leiof Bjaland

DavidItkin

Concerts &Conversations SeriesThe Concerts & Conversations Series offers classi-cal music lovers an opportunity to experienceconcerts in the intimate setting of the Grand CypressRoom of The Woodlands with the added bonus of enjoy-ing a beverage and dessert with featured artists followingeach performance.

One of today’s premier ensembles, The Merling Trio,will perform on Monday, November 26, with musiciansfrom Polish, Japanese, and Dutch backgrounds. Back bypopular demand, American master pianist ThomasPandolfi will perform on Thursday, January 31. Winner ofthe gold medal at the Tokyo International MusicCompetition, the Amernet String Quartet will grace thestage on Thursday, February 21. Bass baritone DouglasRenfroe and pianist Lavon Mattson will round out theseries on Tuesday, March 28.

Purchase the entire Concerts & Conversations Seriesfor only $80 and save. Single tickets are available for $25per concert. The price of each ticket includes the concert,as well as a dessert reception where you can meet and greetthe featured artists! Each concert will begin at 7:00 p.m.in The Grand Cypress Room.

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Residents are encouraged to fill out the2012-2013 concert series order form, located onthe back of this year’s concert brochure, to ordertickets. Additional order forms are available ateither The Island service desk or The Woodlandsservice desk. All concerts are open to the publicand tickets may be purchased by visiting

www.shellpoint.org/concerts or calling the boxoffice at 454-2067.

We look forward to another successful con-cert season and thank you for your continuedsupport as we celebrate the 10th Anniversaryseason of the Shell Point Concert Series. Let themusic play on!

To make a contribution, please fill out this form and mail, along with your payment, to: Dawn Boren, c/o 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: ____________________________________________________________________________

Donor name: _________________________________________________________________________________________________________

Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________

City: _____________________________________ State: _______ Zip:______________ Phone (optional): _____________________________

KEEP GREAT PROGRAMS COMING TO SHELL POINT

Become a Friend of the Arts

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 are pleased to extend an oppor-tunity for you to continue in the tradi-tion of becoming a Friend of the Arts forthe 10th Anniversary season of the ShellPoint Concert Series.

The 2012-2013 season brochure will bedistributed this month, revealing a concertseries packed with world-renowned musi-cians. We offer these outstanding musicalperformances to Shell Point residents andmembers of the local community at a frac-tion of the total cost of bringing the series toShell Point. And we are able to do so

because of the support of Friends of the Arts.Aside from the actual expense of the per-

formers and their booking agents, there areoften additional costs associated with eachconcert. Some of these costs increase annu-ally, such as travel, local support musicians,special technical needs, meals, marketing,printing costs, and box office operations.

Please consider becoming a Friend bymaking a donation to help offset the cost ofthis year’s concert series. Your tax deductiblegift will contribute to the success of this sea-son of performances and help to assure the

series will continue in years to come.This year, we look forward to inviting

our Friends of the Arts to attend select Meetthe Artist events and enjoy special ticket pro-motions to share with family and friends.Please use the official contribution formbelow, or the one in this year’s concert seriesbrochure. Checks should be made out to“Shell Point Retirement Community” with“concert series” noted on the memo line.

We thank you in advance for your gen-erous donation and for ensuring a successful10th Anniversary season.

Barbary Coast Dixieland Band

Special Bonus EventOn Tuesday, February 12, the always popular, fun,and talented Barbary Coast Dixieland Band will haveyour feet tapping to every note. The show will begin at 7:30p.m. in the Church Auditorium. Tickets are only $15! Be sureto get your tickets early, as this one sells out fast.

Order YourConcert SeriesTickets Today

Good News from theShores of Shell Point

The Suzy Q V fundraising goal has been met!The 28-seat vessel is currently being built and willbe sailing into the Shell Point Marina this fall. Moreinformation regarding a dedication ceremony andinaugural sail will be announced in the near future.

Good News from theShores of Shell Point


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What are memories worth? If youhave old videotapes, there is a simpleanswer – they’re worth a lot more if you cansee and enjoy them!

Shell Point has just unveiled a newservice that will transfer your VHS video-tapes onto DVD discs. For a flat fee of $10per tape, Shell Point employees will takeyour VHS tapes and burn their contentsonto a DVD, which can be played on anymodern DVD player or computer.

“We know many of our residents havelarge archives of home movies and othermemories, some of which they probablyhaven’t watched in years,” said Jared Pike,supervisor of Shell Point TV. “Tapes degradeover time, and VCRs are tough to come bynowadays. Having your memories on DVDmakes them more easily accessible, watch-able, and sharable.”

All you need to do is bring your VHStapes to the Island or Woodlands ServiceDesk, and fill out a duplication request form.Afterwards, you will receive your original tape,plus a labeled DVD in a hard case. MultipleDVD copies are also available by request, soyou can send them to friends and family.

“Most video firms charge by the hour,”said Jared. “We are making it easily accessi-ble to Shell Point residents by just charginga flat fee of $10 per tape. And, we save youthe trip!”

Please note: Shell Point cannot transfercopyrighted materials, such as TV shows andmajor motion pictures. Also, formats such asSuper 8 film, Hi-8, S-VHS, or Betaare not available at this time.Furthermore, Shell Point is notresponsible for damage to anypersonal materials.

Preserving MemoriesShell Point Offers New Service to Convert

Your VHS Videotapes to DVD Discs

VHS Tape TransferringService Now Available

Just bring your VHS tape(s) to either the Island or WoodlandsService Desk, and fill out a duplication request form.

Cost is $10 per tape conversion.

Please allow 2-3 weeks.


The Health Connection continues inSeptember with a variety of classestailored to your health. You can participatein a physical activity, learn about availableresources, and connect with the medicalcommunity. You choose the path to yourown healthy lifestyle!

Wellness Specialty ClassesBeat the heat while exercising indoors

with Nordic Pole Walking “Insiders” onTuesdays and Thursdays, September 18, 20,25, and 27. This progressive skills class willmeet from 9:15 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in theChurch Auditorium. The cost is $20 for foursessions. Participants will see improvementsin posture, cardiovascular strength, andmuscle tone. Instructor Lindy Smith is aNordic Walking expert and certified fitnessinstructor.

Jump on the bus for the Shell PointWalking Outing to the Sanibel-CaptivaConservation Foundation Nature Center.This walk will take you into the great out-doors on the trails at the Nature Center onThursday, September 27. Court pickupsbegin at 8:15 a.m. and the $10 cost includesthe Nature Center fee. Jim Plummer(Parkwood) and Bob Chamberlin (RoyalBonnet) will be leading the group on 20-minute, 40-minute, or 60-minute walks. Atthe end of the walk, everyone will meet towind down while socializing and enjoyinga snack and water.

Michelle Smith, fitnesssupervisor, continues withPilates Stretch every Mondayand Wednesday from 3:00p.m. to 3:45 p.m. in TheIsland Health Club. No signup is required and you pay $5per person each time you par-ticipate. Pilates Stretch willhelp relieve stress and haveyou feeling great all over!

Shell Point as Your ResourceJoin the professionals from the Shell

Point Salon & Spa on September 10 at 3:15p.m. for Skin: What Type Are You? Theclass will take place in the Social Center onThe Island. Kendal Colosimo, esthetician,and Robyn Church, salon manager, willteach this hands-on class that includescleansing and toning your skin along with afirming facial mask. The cost is $5 per per-son and each participant will receive a $5coupon for skin products redeemable atShell Point Salons.

Shell Point’s Home Care staff is focusedon caregivers who may need to leave homesuddenly and will find comfort in knowingspouses will be able to receive private cus-tom care as previously developed. JoanneMeyers, RNSBSN/Home Care manager,and Sandy Aurs, RN/Home Care case man-ager, will present “Peace of Mind” ShellPoint Home Care on Wednesday,September 12, at 10:15 a.m. in the SocialCenter, on The Island.

Your Medical Community

Dr. David Ritter will be on site to dis-cuss the disease process of melanoma andthe prevention strategies. Melanoma – Getthe Facts, will take place Friday, September21, at 10:30 a.m. in the Grand CypressRoom of The Woodlands. At this time, hewill also discuss the relationship between

physical health and spiri-tual health.

Dr. Ritter is BoardCertified with the AmericanBoard of Surgery and has acertificate of added specialtyin Surgical Oncology.

Look for the October 2012 throughMarch 2013 issue of The Health Connectionbrochure to be hitting your mailbox onSeptember 19. Registration begins onSeptember 21 at either service desks.

Living, Learning, and Loving It! B Y M A R Y F R A N K L I N , R E S O R T S E R V I C E S M A N A G E R

Quality healthcareis of importance to eachof us and to our lovedones. It is also highlypoliticized, fragmented,expensive, and, at times,even elusive. Jim Nathan,president/CEO of Lee MemorialHealth System (LMHS), will sharewith us his perspective of the complex-ities of healthcare and how theyimpact southwest Florida. He will alsoshare current national political activi-ties and their healthcare implications.

Jim served as LMHS president from1982 through 1997 and has served aspresident/CEO since 2000. During thethree years he was away from LMHS,he served as a leadership consultant,including involvement in healthreform issues at the national level.

Jim holds a bachelor’s degree inBusiness Administration from MiamiUniversity, master’s degrees in both busi-ness administration and in health careadministration from Xavier University.

S A V E T H E D A T E

Healthcare:Implications andChallenges for

Southwest FloridaMonday, October 29 • 7 p.m.Church Auditorium/ISSign up required

Jim Nathan

Dr. David Ritter presents“Melanoma – Get the Facts”on Friday, September 21, at10:30 a.m.


Coffee with a NeighborThis semester we have coffee with a

group of our neighbors – The Care-FreeGroup. Join them for a heartwarming lookat the way couples with challenges have cre-ated a meaningful way to enjoy their timetogether. The Care-Free program takesplace on Thursday, September 20, led byLex Roulston (Parkwood), Dr. Carl Meier(Oakmont), and Dr. Bill Staples(Lakewood).

For The Love of LearningOn Tuesday, September 4, Professor

Adrian Kerr kicks off the fall semester of hispopular history classes with How CaribbeanSugar Helped George Washington WinIndependence. Pulled from his U.S. Historylecture, and enhanced with greater detail,this program gives us a good look at themost unexpected source of help in thecolonists’ bid for independence.

Our popular bridge instructor, SusanWilloughby, is offering a new course thisfall – Novice Bridge. Session 1 begins onWednesday, September 5. This is a goodopportunity to bring bridge back into your life.

Those who are further ahead in theirbridge skills can enjoy Intermediate Bridge.Susan also begins this session 1 course onWednesday, September 5.

Our resident etymologists are back at it,studying and enjoying The Anatomy ofWords on Mondays, beginning September10. Led by Floyd Jamison (Parkwood),Harold Greenlee (Coquina), and FrankSevier (Harbor Court), this group is great toenjoy as an active participant, yet it is everybit as interesting to sit on the sidelines andsimply enjoy.

Professor Adrian Kerr’s next class inSeptember, Hong Kong: The Rise of theDragon, takes place on Tuesday, September11. This course will trace Hong Kong’s epicjourney from a tiny uninhabited swampyBritish colony after the Opium War of 1839

through to its current status as global financialeconomic powerhouse and business capital.

Herb Sklar (Eagles Preserve) has devisedyet another opportunity for those finding andhoning their drawing skills. Live FigureDrawing Using Charcoal and Pencils begins

on Wednesday, September 12. Papier Colle Printmaking is another

new art class from Herb Sklar, also begin-ning Wednesday, September 12. This classis an opportunity to use our new press to cre-ate a printmaking “sandwich” – part paint-ing, part lithograph, and part monoprint.

Our favorite conservation lecturer,Kristie Anders, Education Director of theSanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation,joins us on Tuesday, September 18, to pro-vide a program on Hurricanes. She willshare from her mixture of personal experi-ences and scientific information.

Everyone can benefit from a workshopon active listening! Once again, BillSaunders (Turban) shares his expertise onhow we can increase this active skill,through practice. Join us Wednesday,September 19, for Active ListeningWorkshop: How to be a Better Listener.

On Monday, September 24, theAcademy hosts a panel of Shell Pointexperts who will lead us through theprocess of how we can ease the burden ofdecisions for those we love the most by

A Love of Lifelong LearningCelebrate September with a Full Roster of Academy Class Offerings

B Y T E R I K O L L A T H , M A N A G E R O F T H E A C A D E M Y O F L I F E L O N G L E A R N I N G A N D V O L U N T E E R S E R V I C E S

Kristie Anders, Education Director of theSanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation,joins us on Tuesday, September 18, to pres-ent a program on Hurricanes.

Professor Adrian Kerr presents Hong Kong: The Rise of the Dragon

on Tuesday, September 11.


using the correct documents for MakingMy Wishes Legal. The panel includesJanine Hammond, case manager, TimothyStevenson, executive director of theLegacy Foundation, and Dr. Carol Clark,nurse practitioner.

Ending Well is a perfect follow up tothe presentation on legal documents. OnTuesday, September 25, Dr. Nancy Spencer,clinical psychologist, and Dr. SueStranahan, director of the department ofspiritual services, will review the emotionaland spiritual complexities facing peoplewho want to discuss such important andsensitive topics with their loved ones.

The Academy is proud to now beincluding the Library Book Talk eachmonth. On Tuesday, September 25, RuthDeuber (Periwinkle) will review The SecretAdventures of Charlotte Bronte by Laura JohRowland. As always, discussion will followwith refreshments courtesy of the ShellPoint Library.

You may have heard of this amazing“living will with a heart and soul.” FiveWishes will be presented on Wednesday,September 26, by Jonathan Scalone, vet-eran outreach coordinator of HopeHealthcare Services.

Legacy SeminarMoney and the Mind – the Effect of

Perceptions About the Economy on OurLiving and Our Giving is our LegacySeminar for September. The presentationwill be held on Wednesday, September26, with guest speaker Gary Moore, pres-ident of Gary Moore and Company,which offers counsel to ethical and spiri-tual investors.

Academy on the GoOn Thursday, September 6, you can

learn more about fly fishing with a DiscoverFly Fishing: Casting Clinic with JoeMahler and Fly Tying Demonstration byNorm Zeigler on Sanibel Island, followed bylunch at the Island Cow.

The next educational field trip forSeptember takes us Behind the Scenes atthe Naples Philharmonic Center for theArts.Do you ever wonder what happens outof our sight at the Phil? Find out onMonday, September 24!

Technology Today and Tomorrow (T3)

There is a new way to read! You can learnall about it this month, beginning with aRoundtable: eReaders and eBooks onTuesday, September 4, coordinated by DickUhleman (Nautilus). Next, on Tuesdays,September 11 and 25, both Dick and SusanUhleman will present a Workshop: KindleeReader Prep School. They round out theirSeptember presentations with Introductionto Kindle Fire (Color Tablet) on Thursday,September 20.

Telephone technology is addressed in aWorkshop: Jitterbug Cell Phones onMondays, September 17 and 24, by BruceFindley (Sundial). Then Penny Modrich(Nautilus) joins Bruce on Thursdays,September 20 and 27 for a Workshop:Using Skype and Facetime on iPhonesand iPads.

Computer CollegePrep School Basics are taught by some

of the most helpful people at Shell Point.You truly can come to their prep school

basics classes with no computer experienceat all and you leave having tried somethingthat can change your life. Why not tryComputer College Prep School – Basics onMondays, September 17 through October22 with Alice and Gerry DeBaun (EaglesPreserve) or Internet Prep School – Basicson Wednesdays, September 19 throughOctober 10 with Richard Nelson(Lakewood)? You have nothing to lose, andso very much to gain!

For those just getting started with theircomputer skills, Review and Practice BasicComputer Skills on Tuesdays, September 4through 25, with Jim Plummer (Parkwood)is just the ticket. The next step is toOrganize Files for Easy Retrieval and youcan learn this on Thursdays, September 6through 20, with Dean Traxler (Rosemont).Then you will probably want to buy yourown laptop or notebook. Jim Plummer(Parkwood) will help you with that onWednesday, September 12, with Speci -fications for Buying a new Laptop orNotebook Computer.

Russ Kraay (Oakmont) offers the levelone class “How To” Using Word 2007 orWord 2010 on Mondays, September 24through October 8. Frank Di Vesta(Lakewood) rounds out the level 1 classeswith Essentials of Power Point onMondays, September 24 through October 8.

Level 2 classes this month includeWhat Can I Do with Speech Recognition?on Wednesdays, September 5 and 12, withFloyd Jamison (Parkwood) and The Powerof Right Clicking Windows 7 onThursdays, September 13 and 20, with DeanTraxler (Rosemont).

Academy of the Go heads to Napleson Monday, September 24, for a

behind- the-scenes tour of the NaplesPhilharmonic Center for the Arts.

Information about Academy classes can

be found online at www.shellpoint.net and in

the brochures located at either service desk.

Please continue to confirm course informa-

tion, including fees and any necessary

changes, by watching SPTV and checking the

Weekly Reminder.

On October 1, 2011, a new DurablePower of Attorney law took effect inthe state of Florida. Most people haveDurable Power of Attorney documents as apart of their estate plan – so I thought Iwould review some of the highlights of thenew law.

Most of us know what a Durable Powerof Attorney is, although some may be con-fused when one is used and when onebecomes invalid. A Durable Power ofAttorney document allows you to namesomeone to effectively and legally sign for youfor a variety of commercial and legal transac-tions. You can grant someone the power tobuy, sell and transfer stocks, bonds, money,real estate and almost anything else you canthink of. A Durable Power of Attorney canbe used to grant someone else the authorityto make gifts on your behalf, or even establishand fund trusts – including estate planningand/or Medicaid trusts.

Upon your death, however, the DurablePower of Attorney document ceases. Thenyour will takes over. The “durable” in DurablePower of Attorney means that the powers yougrant someone survive your incapacity. But thepowers are not applicable after your death.

Understanding the New LawIn years past, the law allowed you to cre-

ate a “springing” Durable Power of Attorney,meaning that it could be drafted to only takeeffect upon your incapacity. The new law doesnot allow “springing” Durable Powers ofAttorney, meaning that when you sign thedocument it becomes immediately effective.Practically speaking, “springing” DurablePowers of Attorney weren’t very useful, sincethe banks and financial firms that would havehad to rely on them are wary of “springing”powers because the banks and financial firmsdon’t want to be liable if the contingency thatcreates the power hasn’t occurred yet.

One of the more notable changes to the

law includes the fact that a general grant ofauthority, such as “I grant ‘Joe’ the power todo anything that I could do” is now insuffi-cient for most actions. In other words, if you

want Joe to be able to write checks from yourbank accounts, he needs specific bankingpowers. If you want Joe to have the abilityto sign a deed conveying real estate, then thedocument specifically needs to grant himthat power.

In fact, the law states that the authorityto grant certain gifting or estate planningpowers not only needs to be included in thedocument, but each specific power needs tobe initialed by the principal (you). Thisrequirement applies to certain mattersinvolving trusts, gifts, rights of survivorship,designation of beneficiaries, beneficial inter-ests under annuities, disclaimers and powersof appointment. So if you want to give some-one the power to change the beneficiary ofyour IRA, for example, not only must thatactual authority be designated in the

Durable Power of Attorney, but you need toinitial right next to that specific power for itto be valid.

Failure to have such specific powersinside of the document may render the doc-ument useless. Documents that were signedbefore October 1, 2011, are referred to in thestatute as “legacy” documents and are sup-posed to remain valid even if they don’t nec-essarily comply with the new law. However,for all practical purposes they will be moredifficult to use since the banks and brokeragehouses, among others, are going to require adocument that complies with the new lawfor the bank or brokerage house to honor it.

Complex ProvisionsThe new law contains provisions that

require banks and financial institutions toaccept or reject a presented power of attorneywithin a certain amount of time. The newlaw also provides third parties who are relyingon the validity of the power of attorney to beprotected if it later turns out that the powerof attorney was not valid for one reason oranother but the third party had every reasonto believe that the power was valid.

What this new law is going to do isincrease the complexity and length ofDurable Powers of Attorney. The specificityrequired to act – coupled with the fact thatno one knows what specific actions may berequired of your power holder in the future– requires lawyers to draft powers of attorneyto contain almost anything imaginable.

The bottom line is that you’ll want tocontact your estate planning attorney in thenear future to update your Durable Power of

Attorney to comply withthe new law.


Given the importance of havingadequate estate documents, and asignificant change to the Floridastatue in 2011, I asked a local attor-ney to tell us more about the newDurable Power of Attorney law andhow it will impact many residents ofShell Point.

Please contact your attorney orcall the Legacy Foundation at 466-8484 for more information.

~ Timothy Stephenson, Exec.Director of the Legacy Foundation

By Craig R. HerschFlorida Bar BoardCertified Wills, Trusts &Estates Attorney; CPA

A GUEST EDITORIAL

New Durable Power of Attorney Law Affects Everyone

The Legacy Foundation willhost the 9th Annual ShellPoint Open Golf Tournamenton Friday, November 9, at theShell Point Golf Club. The eventwill officially begin at 7:30 a.m.with a light breakfast. The golferswill then tee off for the 18-hole“step-aside” scramble. In astep-aside scramble, also known asa Florida scramble, members ofeach four-person team play ascramble where the player withthe chosen ball after each shot is forced to sitout the next stroke. For example, players A, B,C, and D tee off. Player B’s drive is chosen asthe team drive, so player B has to “step aside”on the next shot.

Lunch will be provided at the conclusion ofthe tournament while the winners are announced

and prizes are awarded.The $125 entry fee

includes 18 holes of golf withcart, player gift bag, prizes,breakfast and lunch. A portionof the entry fee is a charitablecontribution and will bereceipted appropriately.

All proceeds from the tour-nament will benefit theWaterside Medical Complex atShell Point, which offers serv-ices to residents of Shell Point

and the surrounding community. The complexincludes the Larsen Pavilion, a 219-bed skillednursing facility; a rehab center; and a variety ofcomprehensive healthcare services.

The 2012 Shell Point Open is generouslysponsored by The Scoggins/Moreland Group ofUBS Financial Services.

Q&A


A: I think you will find that using a

debit card is quick, easy, and conven-

ient. Here are a few things to consider:

Keep your card information and PIN asecret. A debit card is linked to your check-ing account and any purchase made withyour card (fraudulent or not) will automati-cally withdraw from your account balance. Ifyour card information is stolen, your accountcould be compromised.Your card has a daily limit.A limit is set

on your debit card to protect you againstfraud. FineMark’s daily ATM limit is $500,and the daily point of sale limit is $1,000.Limits can be changed; just give us a call.

Notify the bank when you travel. Ourfraud monitoring software flags your card assuspicious if you are making purchases out oftown. When fraud is suspected, your cardbecomes temporarily frozen until we hearfrom you. Letting us know before you travelwill prevent this protection service fromcausing any issues while you are away. Avoid using your debit card at certain

places where fraud happens most often:poorly lit outdoor ATMs, restaurants,online purchases, and at gas station pumps.Debit cards are treated as cash, and federallaw does not protect disputed debit cardcharges. Try to avoid using your card andPIN at these locations.

Your card earns rewards. With aFineMark debit card, you earn bonus pointsfor every net retail purchase you makethrough the ScoreCard® rewards network.Your points can be redeemed for brand-namemerchandise and travel awards. Visitwww.scorecardrewards.com to check on yourpoints.As always, FineMark is here to help. If

you have questions, visit the FineMark officeon The Island or call (239) 461-5999.

Q: I just opened a checking account and received a FineMark debit card

in the mail. I’ve never had a debit card before; what do I need to know?

FineMark National Bank & Trust AnswersYour Personal Banking Questions B Y T I F F A N Y W I L L I A M S , M A N A G I N G E X E C U T I V E , F I N E M A R K N A T I O N A L B A N K & T R U S T

Please Join Us for the 9th Annual Shell PointOpen Golf Tournament on November 9

2012

To sign up or learn more,please contact the LegacyFoundation at 466-8484.

You Are Invited!


Gary Moore has more than 25 years of Wall Streetexperience. He was a senior vice president of invest-ments for Paine Webber before thinking of seminary in the late1980s. He later founded Gary Moore & Co., Counsel to Ethicaland Spiritual Investors, whose clients are interested in integrat-ing spirituality and/or ethics with their investments. Gary hasauthored several books, including his newest, Look Up America!

It has been two years since Gary was a speaker for the Legacy FoundationAcademy seminar series. He has been very well received in the past. You willappreciate his insightful discussion of current events.

This 45-minute presentation will be followed by a time for questions andanswers. Light refreshments will be served.

The seminar is free; however, seating is limited and reservation are required.To reserve your seat, please contact either service desk.

MONEY & THE MINDTHE EFFECT OF

PERCEPTIONS ABOUT THE ECONOMY

Wednesday, September 2610:00 - 11:00 a.m.

Grand Cypress Room/Wdl

PRESENTERS

Gary Moore, President Gary Moore & Company and Timothy A. Stephenson, ChFC

Executive Director of the Legacy Foundation at Shell Point

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The Legacy Foundation presents

Money and the MindThe Effect ofPerceptions About the Economy

BY T I M O T H Y A . S T E P H E N S O N , E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R O F T H E L E G A C Y F O U N D A T I O N

Gary Moore

In June, staff and volunteers fromthe Sanibel Captiva Chamber ofCommerce brought their RV to

Shell Point for a tour of the commu-nity. Shell Point’s public relationscoordinator Jessica Clark, picturedthird from left, said, “The SanibelCaptiva Chamber of Commerce isoften the first stop for visitors toSanibel Island. We wanted the staffand volunteers to become familiarwith Shell Point so they can encour-age visitors to take advantage of themany amenities at Shell Point thatare open to the public, such as din-ing, golf, the Salon & Spa, concerts,and more.”

The Sanibel Captiva Chamber of Commerceis often the first stop for visitors to Sanibel Island.We wanted the staff and volunteers to becomefamiliar with Shell Point.

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Sanibel CaptivaChamber of

Commerce Tours Shell Point

Jessica Clark, public relations coordinator

After searching for the right cosmeticline for quality, color choice, andstaying power, I am happy to announce thatMirabella Cosmetics are now available inthe Island Salon & Spa. Mirabella has madecolor selection simple by using theFitzpatrick Skin Type System.

Thomas Fitzpatrick of HarvardUniversity created a world-renowned levelsystem for skin tones based upon heritageand tolerance to sunlight. Mirabella cos-metics correspond to the Fitzpatrick scale ofI-VI for a precise way of choosing the rightfoundation color and tone.

Visit the Mirabella website atwww.mirabellabeauty.com/skintest andtake the Fitzpatrick skin test to determineyour perfect match.

The Mirabella Cosmetics line at TheSalon includes foundation, cheek color, eyeshadow, and 38 fantastic lipstick shades!The lipstick is moisturizing, long lasting,

and does not have the waxy residue of someother lipsticks.

Personal ConsultationsThe Salon will be offering compli-

mentary makeup consultations through-out September at the following times:

• WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

• THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

• FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21from noon to 4 p.m.

• WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

To schedule your free, no obligation,personal Mirabella Cosmetics consultation,simply call the Island Salon at 489-8400ext. 1 to reserve your date and time.

Gentlemen!How about a shave?

The Salon & Spa is pleased to intro-duce barber Jose Alvaraz! Jose received hisbarbering education in Cuba more than20 years ago. Since then, Jose has per-formed barbering for the Navy in KeyWest as well as in Naples and Fort Myers.He now enjoys time with his wife of 19years and two teenage sons.

Jose is committed to excellence inbarber cutting, shaping and tapering. Heis also skilled in shaves with a straightrazor. If a straight razor is not a goodoption for you; he also offers a close elec-tric shave. Hot towels are always part ofa shave for added closeness and comfort.

AppointmentsJose is available on Mondays,

Wednesdays, and Fridays at The Island,Arbor, or Pavilion salons. No appoint-ments necessary – walk-ins welcome!

489-8400The Island Salon

Monday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.Saturday: 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Men’s Mondays! 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.

The Arbor SalonMonday – Friday: 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Pavilion SalonMonday – Friday: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

SEPTEMBER SAVINGS

NEW AT THE SALON:Men’s Barbering Services & Mirabella Cosmetics LineB Y R O B Y N C H U R C H , S A L O N & S P A M A N A G E R

$1 off haircut with Jose

or $2 off haircut & shave. Neck and shoulder massage is part of shampoo, cut and shave service.

Shave always includes hot towels first to soften the skin. Offer expires 9/31/12

Jose Alvaraz

It’s a Labor Day Celebration!Monday, September 311:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.Crystal Dining Room/ISSince it is sunny all year round in Florida,you can absolutely wear white after LaborDay… and red and blue too! Be sure to wear

your bright colorsand head to theCrystal DiningRoom to feast ondelicious optionssuch as senatebean soup, carved

striploin, broiled cod, pulled pork, andmuch more. The Live Wires will be enter-taining with Patriotic favorites and specialrequests.

Shell Point Market PlaceFriday, September 7, 14, 21, 28 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.Admin Courtyard/ISSeptember is the month for harvest and funfall selections! Be sure to visit to ShellPoint’s own Market Place to taste fresh fla-vors, purchase yummy desserts, select one-of-a-kind gifts, and much more.

Information ForumSaturday, September 810:00 a.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLBruce Findley (Sundial) will preview T3Academy class coming attractions as well as

a few significant technologyannouncements, such asthe introduction of Apple’sMountain Lion OS andGreat Call 5-Star UrgentResponse service. Therewill be time for ques-

tions following hispresentation.

Saturday DVD: Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close (2011)Saturday, September 82:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLThis story unfolds from inside the mind ofOskar Schell, an inventive eleven-year-oldNew Yorker whosediscovery of a key inthe belongings of hisfather, who died inthe World TradeCenter on 9/11, setshim off on an urgentsearch for the lock itopens. As Oskar’squest takes him across the city, he encoun-ters an eclectic assortment of people – sur-vivors in their own way – who help uncoverlinks to his father.

To include a listing for an upcoming event or activity, please contact Mary Franklin, resort servicesmanager, at 454-2152 or email: [email protected]

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Sunday Matinee DVD: Nine to Five (1980)Sunday, September 9

2:30 p.m.Grand CypressRoom/WDLDabney Coleman, anegotistical, lying boss,gets challenged by histhree women co-work-ers, including DollyParton and Lily Tomlin.

This is arguably one of the mosthilarious comedies ever filmed.

Rene’s on McGregor -Out for LunchTuesday, September 1110:30 a.m. Island pickup10:40 a.m. Woodlands pickup10:50 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup1:30 p.m. approximate returnCost: $7 (lunch on your own)Location: Fort MyersRene’s has been serving people on the gosince 1981 by offer-ing good food withcourteous and fastservice. Rene’s is aperfect place for acozy luncheon withfriends or a greatplace to make newfriends. They are ready with fresh, made toorder soups, salads, sandwiches, and dessertsin minutes. Most selections are under $7,and it seems there is not one thing on thelunch menu over $10.

The Rat Pack - Broadway Palm Summer TheaterWednesday, September 1211:00 a.m. Island pickup11:10 a.m. Woodlands pickup11:20 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup5:00 p.m. approximate returnCost: $46 (lunch included)Frank, Dean, and Sammy are up in heaven,but they have some unfinished businessthey need to take care of back on earth.Frank made a promise to the owner ofthe Rat Pack Lounge that he didn’t fulfill

and now he and theboys have one nightto make things right.You’ll hear My Way,What Kind of Fool AmI? Everybody LovesSomebody Sometime,and more! Prior to theshow, you will enjoythe famous Broadway Palm lunch buffet.

Trader Joe’s - Shopping for Fabulous Food Saturday, September 1512:30 p.m. Island pickup12:40 p.m. Woodlands pickup12:50 p.m. Eagles Preserve pickup5: 00 p.m. approximate returnCost: $8 (no meals for this trip)Location: North NaplesResidents found outthat they really lovedshopping at TraderJoe’s when the spe-cialty retail grocerystore first opened lastspring. The staff at Trader Joe’sdons Hawaiian shirts, creating a relaxedisland feel, but their commitment to fairtrade, good prices, and healthy eating issomething they take most seriously. Due tothe length of the drive back to Shell Point,and lack of refrigeration, it is not recom-mended that residents purchase frozen orperishable items on this excursion.Purchases are limited to what you can carryall at once.

Charley’s Boathouse: Let’s Dine Out!Monday, Sept 174:30 p.m. Island pickup4:40 p.m. Woodlands pickup4:50 p.m. Eagles Preserve pickup7:30 p.m. approximate returnCost: $7 (dinner on your own)

Charley’s Boathouse is on acanal on Fort Myers Beachand has been a local

favorite dining estab-lishment for over aquarter century. That’s

because they are dedicated

to preparing the finest and freshest seafoodand highest quality certified angusMidwestern beef. Theirchefs will delight you withtheir artistry in enhancingthe flavor of your selec-tion with the finest herbsand spices. At Charley’sthey bake their bread daily, make all theirown desserts, and cut their own meats. Thishands-on approach means only the best isavailable for their guests. Entrée prices aver-age from $20 to $28.

Employee Arts & Crafts Show and Contest – Resident VotingTuesday, Sept. 18 - Friday, Sept. 21All dayResident Activity Center/ISShell Point employees will display theirtalents inan Artsand CraftsShow andC o n t e s t ,and it’s upto you tovote for your favorites! The wonderful dis-play will offer a variety of pieces that maysurprise you. Come and vote for yourfavorite in three categories: most creative,most unusual, and residents’ choice. Thewinners will be announced on Friday,September 21, at 3 p.m.

Organ Concert with Stephen BrittainFriday, September 212:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.Woodlands CommonsOrganist Stephen Brittain is the past deanof the Southwest Chapter of the AmericanGuild of Organists - and a Shell Pointfavorite! He will be sure to put on a new

and excitingshow thatwill havee v e r y o n esinging alongand tappingtheir feet!

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Movie Night: Key Largo (1948)Monday, September 246:45 p.m.Social Center/IS

A hurricane swells outside,but it’s nothing comparedwith the storm within thehotel at Key Largo. There,sadistic mobster JohnnyRocco (Edward G.Robinson) holes up andholds hostages at gunpoint:hotel owner Nora Temple(Lauren Bacall), her

invalid father-in-law (Lionel Barrymore),and ex-GI Frank McCloud (HumphreyBogart).

Pickleball - Give it a Try!Tuesday, September 258:45 a.m.Pickleball Court/ISWhat is it? How do youplay? Is it fun? Come andlearn the answers to all ofthese questions. And yes,it is a LOT of fun! BarryWaddell and tennis pro turned Pickleballenthusiast will be on site to give a short

description of the game, go over the rulesand guide you through hitting the ball a fewtimes. Come try it out!

Beach DayWednesday, September 268:30 a.m. Island pickup8:40 a.m. Woodlands pickup8:50 a.m. Eagles Preserve pickup3:00 p.m. approximate returnCost: $16 (ice cream on your own)Location: Delnor Wiggins State ParkBeach-NaplesGrab your beach duds, chairs, books, andsupplies for another great trip to VanderbiltBeach. A picnic lunch will be served and atraditional stop for ice cream will beincluded on the trip back to Shell Point.

Scandinavian Night at the Crystal Wednesday, September 264:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Dinner5:00p.m. – 7:00 p.m. EntertainmentCrystal Room/ISEnjoy a smorgasbord of Swedish, Norwegian,and Danish delights as we celebrate theScandinavian heritage. Complemented byauthentic music, this meal is sure to satisfythe hungriest Viking!

Grant, Mark Twain, and JuliaFriday, September 282:30 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLLocal acting troop Idea Plays will visit ShellPoint to put on a two-act play. Discover thelegendary love between the hero, GeneralGrant, and his wife, Julia Dent Grant, andenjoy the influential humor of Grant’sfriend, Mark Twain.

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1:00 p.m Church Auditorium

November 13 -15 Community-wide Competitions

November 16Closing Ceremonies

1:00 p.m Church Auditorium

Following the excitement of the 2012 OlympicGames in London, Shell Point will be holding its ownOlympic games from November 12 through 16! The ShellPoint Olympics will celebrate 24 courts across three neighbor-hoods all coming together to join in the fun of competitionamong friends living in one great community. The week-longevent will celebrate the true spirit of Shell Point. Throughoutthe week, everyone is encouraged to participate, cheer, andcelebrate victories.

The 2012 Shell Point Olympics will kick off with theOpening Ceremonies on November 12 at 1 p.m. in the ChurchAuditorium. Then the fun will continue on November 13, 14,

and 15 with a variety of events, including: kayaking, bridge, walking, mah-jongg, braingames, court flag design competition, and many more! The games will conclude with theClosing Ceremonies on November 16 at 1 p.m. in the Church Auditorium. Be sure to checkout the October issue of Shell Point Life for more details!

2012 SHELL POINT OLYMPICSNovember 12 -16

Save the Date

On Friday, July 20, employees with children and grand-children entering kindergarten through fifth gradegraciously accepted bags filled with school supplies. This year, atotal of 500 bags of supplies were given out! We thank each res-

ident who contributed a donation and all who volun-teered their time for the project. It was very muchappreciated by employees and their little ones eagerlywaiting their first day of school!


Back to School with New SuppliesB Y G I N A B A N A S I A K , H U M A N R E S O U R C E S C O O R D I N A T O R

Cancer Support Program 1-on-1 mentoringThe goal of this resident-led program is toestablish group mentoring connectionsbetween newly diagnosed cancer patientsand cancer survivors. Contact BarbaraMaruchi (Lakewood) at 433–9488.

Cancer Support Group Wednesday, September 51:30 p.m.Osprey Room/ ISLadies and gentlemen are all invited toattend the resident-led Cancer SupportGroup. The intent is for a meaningful anduplifting session. Contact Barbara Maruchi(Lakewood) at 433-9488, or Don Wilson(Turban) at 466-3953.

Caregiver Support Group TherapyTuesdays, September 4 and 189:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. 2nd Floor Educational Room #2Pavilion Rehabilitation Building/ISThis therapeutic group is aimed at helpingresidents deal with issues of being a care-giver for someone with a memory disorder.The resident with a memory disorder maybe cared for in independent living, assistedliving, or skilled nursing. Dr. NancySpencer facilitates the group and can bereached at 454-2043. Sign-up is required.

Diabetes Group AppointmentFriday, September 71:00 p.m.Social Center/ISBoth insulin and non-insulin diabetics areencouraged to attend the meetings.

Healing Journey Grief SupportHealing Journey is on hiatus until the fall;however, Dotty Morrison, of Cellana, and JudyMayer, of Junonia, are available to meet withanyone who wishes to talk about grief issues.Call Dotty at 337-4015 for an appointment.

Masked Marvels Sleep Apnea GroupThe purpose of this group is to bring aware-ness and support to those dealing with thechallenges of sleep apnea. Contact LarryChrouch (Eagles Preserve) at 481-7188.

Memory Therapy GroupTuesdays, September 4 and 189:15 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. 2nd Floor Education Room #1Pavilion Rehabilitation Building/ISThe objectives are to provide informationon memory loss and changes, identify strate-gies and external memory aids, address long-range planning, and offer support andsocialization. Kathy Fratrick, L.C.S.W. facil-itates the group and can be reached at 454-2073. Signup is required.

Neuropathy Support GroupWednesday, September 1911:00 a.m.Oak Room/WDLThe group provides support and educationopportunities for those dealing withNeuropathy. Contact Lenny Wodarczyk(Parkwood) at 443-4769 and MelvinBleiberg (Eagles Preserve) at 693-3016.

Parkinson’s Support Group Monday, September 1010:15 a.m.Village Church Hospitality Room/ISThis group provides support to Parkinson’spatients, as well as their family and friends.

The Vision Enrichment GroupThis group is currently on summer break.Florence Putnam (Eagles Preserve) is thechairperson. For more information, contactAngie Prichard at 454-2134 or SandeeWeber at 225-2929.

Walk With Me Caregiver Support GroupThursday, September 27Coffee and dessert 1:30 p.m. Meeting at 1:45 p.m.Village Church Hospitality Room/ISAttend the Walk With Me Support Groupto share your caregiver experiences withfriends. Each meeting offers the opportu-nity to embrace spiritual support and renewinner strength. Contact Joyce Seckinger(Lucina) at 466-1354 for more information.

SUPPORT GROUPS


LARSEN PAVILION

THE ARBOR

Mon 3 ....Labor Day Special Menu (DR) ........11 am & 4:00 pm.

Mon 3 ....Shopping Trip to Wal-Mart (L) ......................9:00 a.m.

Tue 4 ....Fall Fashion Show & Tea - Fashions from theCommunity Thrift Store (Arbor)............2:00 p.m.

Thu 6 ....Speaker Series: Julie Boyd, “Getting to Know the Legacy-Bill Pay Services” (COM) ........10:15 a.m.

Thu 6 ....Birthdays w/ Side by Side (COM) ................ 2:00 p.m.

Fri 7 ....Shell Point Card Sales (GS) ........................11:45 a.m.

Fri 7 ....Lunch Trip to Elephant Bar (L) ....................10:15 a.m.

Mon 10 ....Hot Apple Dumplings (DR) ........................11-1:00pm

Mon 10 ....11-year-old pianist, Noah Waddell (COM)........1:30 p.m.

Fri 14 ....Nature Series: Dr. Frank and Susan Moore“Birds of Florida” (COM) ......................10:15 a.m.

Sat 15 ....Tom Cannon, Entertainer (COM) ................1:00 p.m.

Mon 17 ....Resident Council (COM) ..............................2:00 p.m.

Tue 18 ....Fall Wreath Decorating Class (COM)..........10:15 a.m.

Tue 18 ....Food Advisory (DR) ........................................2:30 p.m.

Thu 20 ....Waffle Dessert Special (DR) ......................11-1:00 p.m.

Fri 21 ....Celebrate Autumn w/ cider and donuts (GS) ......................11:00 a.m.

Mon 24 ....Lunch Trip- Ford’s Garage Restaurant (L)....10:15 a.m.

Mon 24 ....Health Series: “Keeping the Doctor AwayOne Apple at a Time” (COM) ..............2:00 p.m.

Tue 25 ....Pianist Scott McDonald (COM) ........................2:00 p.m.

Thu 27 ....Autumn Soup Special (DR) ..........11a.m. & 4:00 p.m.

Thu 27 ....Oldies but Goodies w/ Jean Packard Trio (COM) ..................2:00 p.m.

KING’S CROWN

SeptemberHighlights

Mon 3........Amateur Manicures (4CR) ..............................10:00 a.m.Mon 3 ......Labor Day Special Menu (DR) ..........11 am. & 4:00 pm.Tue 4 ......Speaker Series: Julie Boyd, “Getting to Know the

Legacy-Bill Pay Services” (CMR) ..............10:15 a.m.Tue 4 ......Fall Fashion Show & Tea - Fashions from

Community Thrift Store (DR) ....................2:00 p.m.Wed 5 ......September Birthdays w/ Side by Side (CMR) 3:00 p.m.Fri 7 ......Lunch Trip to Elephant Bar (1FL)....................10:30 a.m.Mon 10 ......Hot Apple Dumplings (DR)..........................11-1:00 p.m.Mon 10 ......11-year-old Pianist, Noah Waddell (MEZ)...... 3:00 p.m.Tue 11 ......Knitting Group Display Table (1FL) .............. 10:30 a.m.Wed 12 ......Leslie Gregory, Harpist (DR) ............................ 4:30 p.m.Wed 12 ......New Resident Welcome Dinner (DR) ............ 5:00 p.m.Thu 13 ......Nature Series: Dr. Frank & Susan Moore

“Birds of Florida” (CMR)............................10:15 a.m.Tue 18 ......Art Class w/ Evelyne: Watercolors (4CR) ......10:00 a.m.Tue 18 ......Music w/ Jean Packard Trio (CMR) ................ 3:00 p.m.Thu 20......Waffle Dessert Special (DR) ....................11-1:00 p.m.Fri 21 ......Celebrate Autumn w/ cider & donuts (1FL) 11:00 a.m.Mon 24......Lunch Trip to Ford’s Garage Restaurant (1FL)10:30 a.m.Thu 27......Autumn Soup Special (DR)..........11a.m. & 4:00 p.m.

Tue 4........Piano w/Ruth Rodgers & Violin (3 DR) 10:00 a.m.Wed 5........John Johnson (3 DR) ................................2:30 p.m.Thu 6........Birthday Bash (3/2 DR) ............................2:30 p.m.Fri 7........Horticulture Club (3 DR) ......................10:00 a.m.Fri 7........Bruce Heacock (2 DR)..............................2:30 p.m.Thu 13 ......Michael Lovine (3 DR) ............................2:30 p.m.Fri 14 ......Crafting w/ Kathy (3 DR) ......................10:00 a.m.Sat 15 ......Tom Cannon (2 DR) ....................................2:30 p.m.Thu 20 ......Western Dinner w/Johnny Johnson (1 DR) 4-5:30 p.m.Fri 21 ......Singing Bells (3 DR) ..................................10:00 a.m.Wed 26 ......Ice Cream Social (3 DR)................................2:30 p.m.Thu 27 ......Glamour Girls (3/2 DR) ........................1:30/2:30 p.m.Every Mon ....Sing-A-Long w/ Dot (2DR) ....................10:00 a.m.Every Tue......Piano w/ Ruth Rodgers (3DR) ................10:00 a.m.Every Wed ....Music Social w/ Art (3DR) .................. 10:00 a.m.Every Wed ....Pet Therapy with Eli (3/2 DR)..............2:30/3:00 p.m.Every Sat ......Pet Therapy w/ Sammie (3/2 DR)..........10/10:30 a.m.

Recurring Activities:• Catholic Communion will be held each Sunday in residents’

rooms at 10:00 a.m.• Vespers meet on 3rd floor on Sundays at 2:45 p.m., and

Mondays and Wednesdays at 3:45 p.m. on 2nd floor. • Bible Study with Eleanor will be held on Mondays at

9:30 a.m. on 3rd floor.• Bible Stories & Songs with Bud will meet Tuesdays at

3:00 p.m. on 3rd floor.• Hymn Sing will take place on Saturdays at 3 p.m. on 3rd floor.


Transitioning throughthe continuum of careat Shell Point is designedto be as seamless as possi-ble. As a Shell Point resi-dent, you know where tofind the different levels ofcare, but do you knowwhen and how to access thesupport and services you

may need now or in the coming years?Resident Support Services invites all res-

idents to take part in one of two informativepresentations by Rita Southern, director ofassisted living.

These events will answer your assisted living questions, such as:

• What is assisted living?

• What services and support are provided in assisted living?

• How do I access assisted living at Shell Point?

• What are the differences betweenKing’s Crown and The Arbor?

• Who is my case manager andwhat is their role in my transitionthrough the continuum of care?

Designed to Be Seamless

When the communities of SouthwestFlorida plunged into major recessionseveral years ago, volunteers from 12 localchurches and from Lexington Country Clubwere determined to make a difference. As aresult of their efforts, the South Fort MyersFood Pantry Coalition was formed in 2008to provide assistance to neighbors in need.

Volunteer PowerAfter years of working in trailers and

under tents, volunteers are celebrating theopening of a brand new facility that willenable clients to shop and choose specificitems. Today the food pantry, located at theCypress Lake Presbyterian Church, opens itsdoors every Monday, both morning and

evening, to serve approxi-mately 125 families. Faithfulvolunteers help to load, unload,sort food items, mark groceries, stockshelves, and assist clients as they shop.

Coalition members regularly sponsorfood drives to keep the shelves stocked atthe pantry. Food is also supplied each weekby the Harry Chapin Food Bank and theU.S. Dept. of Agriculture. Using “foodpantry math,” for every $1 donated, $6worth of food is able to be purchased fromthe Harry Chapin Food Bank.

The Village Church Deacon Board hasbeen actively involved in the South FortMyers Food Pantry since its inception.Currently, they recruit individuals from Shell

Point and/or The Village Church to volunteeron the first Monday of every month. They alsoregularly sponsor food drives. If you would liketo participate in this community endeavor, wewelcome your support and involvement.

The Village Church will be holding afood drive from Wednesday,September 12, through Sunday,September 16. Please bring pro-

tein-specific items such as peanutbutter, tuna fish, and canned meats. Also,there is a need for reusable canvas grocerybags, so please consider dropping off yourdonation in a reusable bag.

Collection tables will be set up in theback of the auditorium. If you wish tomake a monetary donation, please makeyour check payable to Harry Chapin FoodBank and mark in the memo line “SouthFort Myers Food Pantry.”

The need is great and we are mostappreciative of your generous support, so wecan be assured of meeting our commitmentto our hungry neighbors.

Rita Southern

Tuesday, Sept. 18 10 a.m. King’s Crown

orThursday, Sept. 27 9 a.m. The Arbor

ASSISTED LIVING AT SHELL POINTMAINTAINING INDEPENDENCE AND IMPROVING QUALITY OF LIFE

GET ANSWERSTO YOURQUESTIONS

Food drive Sept. 12 – 16Food drive Sept. 12 – 16

STOPPING HUNGER One Donation at a Time

This informative presentation will be offered twice in September — once on Tuesday,September 18, at 10 a.m. at the King’s Crown, and again on Thursday, September 27, at 9 a.m. at The Arbor. Space is limited. Please RSVP today by calling 239-454-2077.


Last month, in recognition for theirservice, Shell Point welcomed agroup of V.O.I.C.E. members (VolunteerObservers Impacting Community Effort)from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office for aappreciation luncheon.

Lynn Schneider, assistant vice pres-ident of marketing and communica-tions, said, “These volunteers are suchan important part of the Lee Countycommunity. We wanted to offer anopportunity for them go get to know usa little bit better.”

Paul Yacovitch, director of facilityoperations, added, “Volunteerism is veryclose to our hearts here at Shell Point.

It’s was our pleasure to show our appre-ciation to people who volunteer theirtime for the greater Lee County com-munity.”

The V.O.I.C.E. program has beenactive since 1988. Today, there are atotal of 170 V.O.I.C.E. members betweenthe ages of 21 and 93. Sergeant DedePetracca shared, “This is a remarkablyvaluable program. V.O.I.C.E. memberssaved the Lee County Sheriff’s office$1.2 million in 2011 alone!”

Following the event, Shell Pointpresented a special plaque to the offi-cers to show appreciation for their serv-ice to the Lee County community.

Recognizingthe V.O.I.C.E.

in Our CommunityShowing Appreciation toVolunteer Officers PositivelyImpacting Lee County

Clockwise from top: Captain Shane Hingson and MajorGene Sims of the Lee County Sheriff’s Office greet atable of V.O.I.C.E. members during the event. ShellPoint resident Chris Fenwick (Turban), a retired policeofficer, has been a V.O.I.C.E. member for six months.Sandra and Paul Gruenberg wear red shirts to signifytheir participation in the V.O.I.C.E. training program.

More than 40 V.O.I.C.E. members and full-time officers from the Lee County Sheriff’s Office attended a luncheon at Shell Point in August. Thegroup was awarded a special plaque as a gesture of Shell Point’s appreciation for their service to the Lee County community.

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Employee Arts &Crafts Show

and ContestSeptember 18 - 21

Motivated by incoming president HerbSklar’s (Eagles Preserve) passion forteaching photography, the Shell Point PhotoClub will have a different look this fall. The newexecutive board, led by Herb, is adjusting thefocus of the club. New emphasis will be placed onproviding opportunities for all photographers –beginners to experts – with a chance to learn,share, and grow.

In order for partic-ipants to learn byexperience, eachmeeting will beginwith members sharingand critiquing theirprinted photos, basedon a monthly topic.Speakers or video clipswill also provide pho-tography training.

A help sessionoffered at the end ofeach club meeting will allow any member tobring a question about cameras, editing, print-ing, or other photography-related topics, andreceive help from other experienced members.

Kick Off Meeting October 11All residents are welcome to attend the

Photo Club kick-off meeting on Thursday,October 11, at 2:15 p.m. in the Manatee Roomon The Island. The new executive board will beintroduced and the club’s new bylaws will bepresented. All participants are encouraged tobring a print for critique and discussion — the

print size should at least8x10 — and the topicfor this meeting’s photocritique is “What I DidLast Summer.”

If you have questionsabout the Photo Club,contact Herb Sklar at432-9877 or DottyMorrison at 337-4015.The Photo Club execu-tive board consists of:Pam Blough (Cameo),Les Davidson (Eagles

Preserve), John Ippensen (Royal Bonnet),Gerry Langberg (Sundial), Frank Moore(Lakewood), Dotty Morrison (Cellana), andHerb Sklar (Eagles Preserve).

A New Look for the Shell Point Photo Club

Photo Club participants are encouraged to bringan 8x10 print for a critique at each meeting.

The October topic is: “What I Did Last Summer.”

Sign up now for thePhoto Club’s Safari FieldTrip to Babcock Ranch! Thetrip, limited to 40 partici-pants, will take place onSaturday, December 1. Moredetails will be revealed atthe Photo Club’s Octobermeeting and in the nextissue of Shell Point Life.Sign up for field trip by

sending $5 to Les Davidsonat 16333 On Par Blvd. Please contact Herb Sklar

(432-9877) or Dotty Morrison(337-4015) with questions.

Save the Date!

Babcock RanchPhoto SafariField TripDecember 1

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PHOTO BY DOTTY MORRISON (CELLANA)

It’s a well-known factthat Shell Point resi-dents are talented artistsand crafters. But whatabout employees? Membersof the Shell Point staff aretalented artists and crafterstoo! And this year, Shell Point employeesare getting an opportunity to display theircreations in the Employee Arts and CraftsShow & Contest.

From Tuesday, September18 through Friday, September21, employees will show offtheir works of art and craftydesigns in the ResidentActivity Center. All Shell

Point residents are invited to stop by andview the art exhibit, because it’s the resi-dents who will vote on items and deter-mine the winners across three categories:most creative, most unusual, and resi-

dents’ choice. The winners of the employee arts and

crafts show and contest will be announcedon Friday, September 21, and prizes will beawarded to the top three employees chosenin each category.

Be sure to stop by the Resident ActivityCenter between September 18 and 21 toadmire the arts and crafts presented byShell Point employees, and to cast yourvote for your favorite!

Cast YourVote in 3Categories!

Cast YourVote in 3Categories!

Understanding the debilitating effectsof dementia can ensure caregivershave a greater chance of meeting the needsof those with dementia. Thus, a VirtualDementia Tour was designed to educatehealthcare workers by simulating what isknown about the effects of dementia on aperson. This sensitivity study incorporatedboth the cognitive and physical changesthat occur in aging. Additionally, theresearch identified and measured partici-pants’ responses to their experiences. Theresults of this study supported the notionthat lessening the chasm of understandingbetween caregiver and patient is the key toproviding good care.

According to Cindy Johnson, mem-ory care nurse manager, ADON, “TheVirtual Dementia Tour has been pre-sented in many places throughout thecountry with great success. It has been aneffective strategy in helping caregiversunderstand not only the cognitiverestrictions those with dementia face, butthe physical and emotional restrictionswhich may be present as well, such asarthritis, macular degeneration, anxiety,stress, difficulty processing information, andperhaps even helplessness.”

More than 60 residents, 124 employees,and 28 professionals from throughout thecommunity have participated in the VirtualDementia Tours at Shell Point. Cindy said,“The feedback we have received from thosewho have experienced this little glimpse intothe world of those suffering from dementiahas been overwhelmingly positive.”

Personal ExperiencesShell Point resident Hal Bratt (Lucina)

said, “The Virtual Dementia Tour was aneye-opening experience that allowed me tounderstand some of the challenges faced bythose suffering from dementia andAlzheimer’s disease.”

Employees have been impacted on both aprofessional and personal level after participat-ing in the Virtual Dementia Tour. Juan Matos,a cook at The Springs, said, “I now have a bet-ter understanding of what can occur withdementia. I also know what symptoms to lookfor. I went home after participating in theVirtual Dementia Tour and gave my dad a hug.”

Professionals from the surrounding com-munity have come to Shell Point to partici-pate in the Virtual Dementia Tours. Manyhave found the experience to be an emo-tional journey. Nancy Roberts, RN, BSN,FCN, Manager of the Lee Memorial HealthSystem Parish Nurse Program, stated, “Ithought I knew about dementia after morethan 40 years of nursing experience, but actu-ally feeling the frustration and failure of beingunable to complete a simple task was a price-

less lesson that almost brought me to tears.Having a counselor available after comple-tion of the tour was appreciated. I thankShell Point for providing this insight.”

While a person without dementia maynever be able to comprehend how a personwith dementia feels, the Virtual DementiaTour is an attempt to provide some insightinto the disorienting world of dementia.Through this effort, we hope to develop aheightened awareness so that we can cre-ate a better environment for dementiacare at Shell Point.

Emily Reese, program specialist withthe Alzheimer’s Association, shared, “TheVirtual Dementia tour has been a greatopportunity for caregivers and profession-

als to experience a brief glimpse into theworld of a person living with dementia. TheAlzheimer’s Association, Florida Gulf CoastChapter, has been pleased to provide edu-cation and support to participants.”


VIRTUAL DEMENTIA TOURAdditional Opportunities to ExperienceInsight into Living with DementiaB Y A D R I A N N E G E R A R D , H E A L T H C A R E M A R K E T I N G S P E C I A L I S T

More than 60 residents,124 employees, and 28professionals haveparticipated in the

Virtual Dementia Toursat Shell Point.

The Virtual Dementia Tourwill be offered again on

Thursday, September 27, andThursday, October 4.

The tours will take place from1 p.m. to 4 p.m. or 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

in The Grand Cypress Roomof The Woodlands.

Space is limited,. RSVP toAdrianne Gerard at 454-2197by Friday, September 21.

“The feedback we have received fromthose who have experienced this little glimpseinto the world of those suffering from dementiahas been overwhelmingly positive.”

Cindy Johnson, memory care nurse manager, ADON


If writers some-times get “writ-ers’ block,” is it

possible to have a kind of “block” when I tryto pray? Is it unusual to experience a blockwhen I pray, or does it happen to everyoneat one time or another? Is there anything Ican do about it?

Dr. Carol Clark, nurse practitioner, andDr. Sue Stranahan, chaplain, will discussthese questions and more at the Women’s

Ministries Global Outreach program onWednesday, September 19.

Carol will address physiological issuesthat may make praying seem difficult, includ-ing conditions related to disease, medica-tions, and other aspects of the aging process.She will also cite examples of godly people inthe Bible who struggled with prayer.

Sue will focus on spiritual issues in ourrelationship with God, which may causebarriers to prayer. In addition, she will dis-

cuss the value of making prayer a habit,which can continue despite decreases inphysical or mental abilities.

You’re InvitedThe Women’s Ministry group invites

everyone to attend this insightful program,held in the Hospitality Room of The VillageChurch at 10:15 a.m. on Wednesday,September 19. All are welcome to comeearly for refreshments.

Why Can’t I Pray?Women’s Ministries Explores Barriers to Prayer

With the growing number ofspecial services, concerts,and community programs

presented on the stage at The VillageChurch, it became apparent that the timeand energy required to move the oldwooden risers had become exorbitant. Also,there was a serious concern regarding thesafety for the staff and volunteers who man-aged moving the risers for various events.

Recent concert and special programexperiences have had staging requirementsthat challenged our resources. The woodenrisers no longer met the “industry standard”for staging that serves to accommodatemusic ensembles, such as big bands andorchestras, as well as facilitating comfortable

access for The Village Church Choir andThe Shell Point Singers.

Although the wooden risers adequatelyserved us, it was obvious that it was time toconsider a change.

In With the NewAfter soliciting designs and bids from

three vendors, The Village ChurchGoverning Board decided to purchase themobile folding stage risers from SICOAmerica, Inc. located in Minneapolis. Therisers have built-in height adjustability andeach section rolls freely on four wheels.Because each individual section is designedto be handled by one person, the cost sav-ings in labor and set-up times is substantial.

And more importantly, the safety concernsare minimized because of the ease of set-upand moving.

As with the old risers, the new metal ris-ers will be configured in three tiers toaccommodate the 90+ members of TheVillage Church Choir and the 100+ mem-bers of the Shell Point Singers. They willalso service all other ensembles and pro-grams presented on the stage.

The Village Church is pleased to havethe new risers on stage. Significant financialsupport from the Shell Point Friends of theArts not only helped to provide this newequipment, but also illustrated the synergywe share as a church and community work-ing together for the benefit of all.

On The RiseThe versatile designof the new risers al-lows Shell Point’s setup technicians, likeBrian Gainey, to per-form easy transportand quick configura-tion changes. Church Stage Gets Modular Risers

GLOBAL OUTREACH

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 big blue Shell Point bus, filled tocapacity, recently made an earlymorning trip to theMarco Island HistoricalSociety Museum inCollier County, fol-lowed by lunch at thefamous Snook Inn.

The moment wearrived at the HistoricalSociety Museum, wecame across a recreatedCalusa village scene,complete with thatchedroofs and a tabby mortarexterior. One of the building’s exterior wallsis the home of the largest mosaic mural inthe U.S. This exquisite mural depicts lifein an ancient Calusa Village.

During our guided tour we learned more

about the archaeological digs that havetaken place in various locations on MarcoIsland. Some of these Marco digs have dated

the existence of humansback to the late Archaicperiod, 4500-6000 yearsbefore present.

During one of thesemajor digs in 1896, ledby archaeologist FrankHamilton Cushing, theyfound nets, war tools,wooden masks, and thefamous “Key Marco

Cat,” which is one of the most famousNative American wood carvings ever to bediscovered. Miraculously preserved in wetmangrove muck, the six-inch-high figurewas skillfully carved by a Calusa Indian

artist more than 900 years ago. Later archae-ological digs provided insights into the mys-terious culture of a fierce people whose GulfCoast Florida populationmay have been as high as10,000 Calusa Indians.

After we made ourdiscovery of the ancientMarco Cat, and learned agreat deal about the mas-sive development of theisland in the 1960s by theDeltona Corporation, wetraveled to the north endof Marco Island in searchof the famous waterfronteatery, Snook Inn.

Tropical breezes provided a pleasantatmosphere for those who chose to be in theopen air, but many residents appreciated thecool and eclectic surroundings inside SnookInn. No matter where we chose to sit, wewere all treated to a gorgeous waterfrontview and a delightful seafood menu com-plete with salad bar and an old Florida-styledill pickle barrel.

Marco Island is the largest barrierisland of the Ten Thousand Islands and

is twenty miles south of Naples.

The famous Key Marco Cat.

A variety of wooden masksfound on Marco Island areon display at the museum.

The museum hasseveral displaysdepicting Calusa life.

Picking up souvenirsin the Gift Shop.

Residents in the museum.

ACADEMY ON THE GO: MARCO ISLAND

B Y B R A C E C L A R K , A C T I V I T I E S L E A D E R

In Search of a Cat