shell point life december 2006

December 2006Vol. 1 Issue 5

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Last year I receiveda special gift — itwas a White HouseChristmas orna-ment and it piquedmy curiosity.

Christmas orna-ments come in all shapes and sizes and manytimes an ornament tells a special story orreminds us of a certain time or place in ourlife. That’s especially true of a unique col-lection of ornaments that was created todocument and celebrate the history of theWhite House by the White HouseHistorical Association, which was foundedto enhance public understanding, appreci-ation, and enjoyment of the White Houseand to assist in its preservation.

Christmas has been celebrated in theWhite House since 1803, when PresidentThomas Jefferson resided there. PresidentHarrison actually decorated the first live treein the White House in 1889, and the traditioncontinues, with each subsequent Presidentdisplaying a tree in the Blue Room.

In 1981, the Association commissioneda special Christmas ornament to be pro-duced and sold to the public for their ownspecial holiday collections. There have been

a total of 26 White House orna-ments thus far.

The White House Christmasornament became an immediatesuccess. People worldwide collectthe White House holiday orna-ment, giving them as gifts and dec-orating their own Christmas trees.

The first ornament, fashionedafter an Early American weathervane, was made in 1981. Presidentand Mrs. Reagan placed it on theChristmas tree in the Blue Room. This isstill the location used for hanging each year’snew ornament.

1982 marked the 250th anniversary ofGeorge Washington’s birth. In honor of this,the second ornament was created as a replicaof the weather vane commissioned by GeorgeWashington for Mount Vernon. Since then,the ornaments have been created to honorpast presidents or to recognize historicanniversaries. Each ornament comes with abrochure that provides historical informationabout the ornament. Funds generated

through the sale of these ornaments areused to support the preservation of theWhite House and to acquire historicalfurnishings and artwork for the perma-nent White House collection.

Here at Shell Point, residentClark Nixon and his wife Marjorie, ofRoyal Bonnet, have more than 15 ofthe collectible ornaments displayed ontheir tree each year. Clark’s daughter,Carol, gave them their first ornamentstarting their collection.

Another family who enjoy a simi-lar tradition is David Moreland (vicepresident of sales and marketing here at

Shell Point) and his wife, Shirley. TheMorelands proudly display a wreath in theirhome each year that holds the collection ofWhite House ornaments that they have

received from their son John and his wife,Courtney.

“Our son married a charming youngwoman from the Virginia area. She and Johngave us the first ornament the year they gotmarried and they have given us one everyyear since,” said David. “It has become a veryspecial tradition for us.”

Whatever your holiday traditions, I hopeyou have a very Merry Christmas!

Royal Bonnet residentsClark and Marjorie Nixonhave an ever-growing col-lection they will display ontheir tree this year, includ-ing the very first oneissued in 1981.

Vice President of Sales David Moreland and his wife,Shirley, proudly display a wreath containing their collec-tion of White House ornaments.

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

Editor Lynn SchneiderAssistant Editor Kathy Nordman

Art Director Rich CerrinaGraphic Designer Wendy Iverson

Staff ContributorsMary Moore, Elizabeth Brown, Robyn Church,Jeff Cory, Gary Loderhose, Gene McGonigle,

Teri Kollath, Millie Kuehn, Linda Rakos,Randy Woods, Cindy O’Grady, Sue Stranahan

Rachael Dula, Carol Cooper, Linda Hicks

Resident ContributorsDenny Arndt, Chuck Durrell, Jean Downes,

Ruth Deuber

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

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

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

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It’s a Christmas tradition—that time of year again when

we light the Christmas tree thatfloats in the lagoon on The Island

at Shell Point! This festive eveningincludes a wonderful assortment of

holiday activities designed to get youin the Christmas spirit.

Lighting the tree is the highlight ofthe evening and traditionally, Shell Point’s

longest living resident gets to do the honors.This year that prestigious distinction again

goes to Judith Alexander of the LarsenPavilion, who will be 102 on Sunday, December

17. She will light the Lagoon Tree on Friday,December 1, at 6:15 p.m., accompanied by her daugh-

ter, Ann McDonald.See the Happenings section on page 8 for more details

about this fun event.

Judith Alexander(Pavilion)

Shell Point Holiday Traditions Live On

The Arbor, King’s Crown and The

Legacy Foundation All Cordially

Extend Invitations to Attend

Their Holiday Open Houses

Decorations are in place and refreshments are ready! Friendly tourguides are waiting to escort you through Shell Point’s two Assisted LivingFacilities this holiday season. See some of the amenities that residents wholive in these two neighborhoods enjoy. Visit decorated model apartments.

Learn a bit more about the worry-free living offered in these residences.Enjoy live entertainment as it fills the air with holiday cheer. Tempt yourtaste buds with delicious holiday refreshments. We hope to see you there!

The Arbor Holiday

Open HouseMonday, December 11

9:00 to 11:00 a.m. &

1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

King’s CrownHoliday

Open HouseWednesday, December 13

9:00 to 11:00 a.m. &

1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

You’re Invited!It’s A Trio of Holiday Open Houses and

LegacyFoundation

Open HouseWednesday, December 20

1:00 to 3:00 p.m.

Resident Activity Center /ISL

Enjoy Music and FestivitiesEntertainment: Harpist Leslie Gregory

Refreshments will be served.

Special Guests:Santa & Mrs. Claus


Did you know that the State of Florida hasmade available a service that will allow you toprovide emergency contact information to lawenforcement, in the event of an emergency?

This information may save crucial time if ever itbecomes necessary to contact family members, or other lovedones, in a hurry. The service is only available to individualsholding a current Florida Driver License or FloridaIdentification Card. Your personal information in Florida motorvehicle and driver records is blocked, in accordance with theDriver Privacy Protection Act.

To electronically enter two emergency contacts on yourFlorida Drivers License, you simply follow these easy steps: First,have available your current Florida Driver License or ID cardnumber and your date of birth. Then go to a computer and logon to: https://www6.hsmv.state.fl.us/dlcheck/findcustomer, fillout the information on the online form, and your emergencycontacts will be registered with the State of Florida.

Update Your EmergencyContact Information Online

Need stamps for your holiday cards?Christmas and Hanukkah stamps are now avail-

able at either Service Desk. During last year’s hol-

iday season, the Island Service Desk sold 1,352books of stamps — that’s 27,040 stamps!

The following mailing deadlines have been suggestedby the U.S. Postal Service:

• 12/5 — Airmail, International mail

• 12/11 — Airmail, Canadian mail

• 12/11 — Most military mail with APO addresses

• 12/15 — Local mail

When mailing packages, please remember that the Service

desk staff can only weigh parcels up to five pounds. Plus, pack-

ages weighing four pounds or more are less expensive when sent

by UPS. The Service Desks can post First Class, Priority, Media/Book

rate, and Certified mailings for your convenience. Priority boxes

and insulated mail pouches are available in assorted sizes for

your needs.

When preparing your boxes and packages, remember to:• Tape the opening of your box to reinforce all seams with

2-inch wide tape. Use clear or brown packaging tape,

reinforced packaging tape, or paper tape.

• Do not use cord, string, or twine, because they can get

caught in mail processing equipment.

• Place a strip of clear packaging tape over your label to

prevent the address from smearing.

• If stapling an envelope, place tape over the staples, for

the safety of others handling your mail.

Resort Services Guide to Holiday Mailing

The UPS Room in the Tunnel (IS)is sure to be a busy place, thisholiday season. The many resident

volunteers who run the UPS Room,

want you to be aware of their

helpful mailing services, so you

can make the best use of your time.

Here are a few guidelines:

• Since the volunteers will only

be able to handle two customers at a time, a number will be given to

customers in the order they arrive. Overflow customers may wait in

the Tunnel until their number is called.

• Preparing your package beforehand is the easiest and quick-

est way to get your special delivery to its recipient. If you go to the

UPS Room during the morning hours, your package should already be

boxed and ready to be shipped.

• Please do not drop off a package in the UPS Room and leave

it there, as the customer needs to pay and wait for the processing to

receive their tracking number from the UPS volunteer.

• When preparing to pay, please use denominations of $1, $5, or

$10 bills, as the UPS Room has only small amounts of change on hand.

Only cash or checks are accepted – no credit cards.

• Please note that glass and ceramic items are not guaranteed.

In the afternoon hours, UPS volun-

teers will be on hand with boxes and

packing supplies to help you pack-

age your materials. The UPS Room

remains unlocked during the day, so

you can utilize these packing sup-

plies on your own, if you wish.

As you take your Christmas packages to the dedicated UPS vol-

unteers, let us be thankful for this convenient and helpful service to

Shell Point during this busy season! If you have any questions, please

visit the UPS Room between 10:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. any weekday,

or call 466-1111, ext. 2423. Happy Holidays!

The UPS staff is

ready to serve

you this

holiday season!

The UPS Room will be open to help package, prepare and send

your packages during extended seasonal hours, beginning

Monday, December 4 through Friday, December 15.

Hours Service

10:00 a.m. - 12:00 Noon Shipping already prepared boxes

2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m Boxing/packaging loose items

Conveniently Package and Ship YourChristmas and Holiday Packages at theUPS Room in the Tunnel on The Island


Artist Mike Klein hasnot only contributedhis creative skills to thecenter of his own Nautiluscourtyard in the form of abeautiful dolphin foun-tain, he was recently fea-tured on SPTV for design-

ing another unusual and delightful piece ofpottery in Shell Point’s Pottery Studio.

Mike obviously enjoys working with ananimal theme, and began this project,which features the heads of a variety of jun-gle critters, as a wall-mounted decoration.But the piece was not to his artistic satisfac-tion, so instead he fashioned the heads of

giraffes, hippos, and rhinos (oh my!) into abeautiful pot. He plans to utilize the unusu-al piece on his dining table, so take a goodlook at the photo, because this is a one-of-a-kind project.

Although Mike has been working withclay for more than 50 years now, he and fel-low potter June Lockhart are more thanpleased to spend quality time with would-be artists, sharing their years of knowledgeof forming and firing the pieces in the kilnto create art as unique as the individualartist — some of which can be seen on dis-play in the Pottery Studio and for sale inthe Shell Point Gift Shop.

Now there’s a thought – a handmade

piece of pottery would be a great gift thatwill be treasured by the lucky person whoreceives it this holiday season. The ShellPoint potters are great – so stop by to visitwith them. Who knows? You may find anew hobby for the new year!

Mike Klein(Nautilus)

Artwork Features Animal Themes in Clay

One of Shell Point’s ModelTrain Room’s summer projectswas to upgrade the layout. This

entailed a new motor for the space shuttlelaunch display, which is part of the CapeKennedy Space Center animation. MarkHoepfner (Oakmont) approached anothervolunteer group at the Woodshop for helpin fabricating a bracket to hold the newmotor assembly.

Lew Bussey (Oakmont) offered histime and talent to the task, which he com-pleted successfully,resulting in the shut-tle’s improved relia-bility. Markdescribes Lew as“good with all sorts ofmachine tools andw o o d w o r k i n g . ”Actually, Lew beganhis career as a tooland die maker, gradu-ating to tool engineer with General Motorsin its Electromotive Division at LaGrange,Illinois. During the 1950s and 60s, thisdivision produced 80 percent of all railroaddiesel engines in this country. So in a way,Lew returned to his roots — this time witha model railroad — and forged another linkin the chain of one volunteer Shell Pointgroup cooperating with another.

Lew Lends a Lift to Train Room LaunchB Y J E A N D O W N E S , L A K E W O O D

Lew Bussey

The Academy at Shell Point has cer-tainly been bringing out the holiday spiritin those who have attended several creativeclasses held in November. Coquina resi-dent Janet Bendall made and displayed aplethora of small gift ideas for pre-planned,as well as last-minute gifts, that can bemade and decorativelypackaged right at home.Not only did she involvethe students in makingbread in a bag, she also pre-sented each attendee witha small edible gift — as wellas the recipes for the holi-day goodies that residentssaw and tasted in her class!

Sarah Johnson, a floraldesigner from the Enchanted

Florist, also hosted two Christmas wreath-making classes last month. Sarah providedthe materials and guidance, and residentsput their own skills to the test, with individ-ually designed creations they will be proudto display on their front doors!

As always, the Academy offers fun, aswell as academic topicsand field trips, that can beenjoyed by anyone whochooses to partake of theclassroom offerings. Watchfor the Shell Point WinterAcademy catalog comingsoon — and learn some-thing new in 2007!

Academy for the Holidays


The holiday season is a joyousand festive occasion at ShellPoint, and Hospitality Services

joins in the celebration by offering a widevariety of dining locations and options dur-ing the holidays.

The Island Café is available for a casualbreakfast on Christmas Day from 7:00 a.m. to11:00 a.m. Whether you prefer a fresh bakedpastry and a cup of coffee,or a complete breakfastcooked to order from thegrill, the Island Café staff isready to serve you.

An extensive tradi-tional Christmas buffet willbe served in the CrystalRoom from 11:15 a.m. to2:00 p.m. The menu includes a hand-carvedmeat station, favorite holiday entreés andvegetables, and an array of holiday dessertson the dessert buffet table. Seating in theCrystal Room is based on the availability of

tables. Parties of six or more can be accom-modated in the Social Center, but by reser-vation only. The same menu will be offeredin both locations. The deadline for groupreservations in the Social Center is Monday,December 18. Call 454-2199 or see DebbieDalrymple and her team of dining roomhostesses to make reservations. The buffetprice is $15.24. You may use your Passport

Dining Plan, charge to yourresidence, your credit card,or pay cash. The CrystalRoom will be closed for din-ner so our employees canenjoy a holiday meal athome with their families.

If you prefer the easeof a traditional Christmas

meal prepared for you and ready to servein your own home, the Crystal’s FamilyFeast could be the perfect choice for you.The feast includes a whole roasted turkeyor baked ham, potatoes, dressing, gravy,

cranberry sauce, and vegetable for just$40.95. The deluxe feast includes a pump-kin pie and one dozen dinner rolls, inaddition to all of the other menu items.The price for the deluxe feast is $45.95.Both feasts will serve 8 people. Ordersmust be placed before December 18 andwill be ready for pickup at the CrystalRoom on Christmas Day. Call 454-2199,or stop in the Crystal Room to place yourorder. Happy Holidays from your ShellPoint Hospitality Services staff!

Holiday Dining Options at Shell PointL I N D A R A K O S , A S S I S T A N T D I R E C T O R H O S P I T A L I T Y S E R V I C E S

Colleen Curry (Cameo) and Sharon Bermel(Cameo) enjoy a game of pool.

Al Slickers, Chuck Durrel(Oakmont), and Nancy Shirar

(Oakmont) share a relaxing endto the week.

Jean Petrick (Oakmont), andBetty McCollum (Oakmont).

MEET, GREET & EAT

Dining Services Hours ofOperation on Christmas Day,

Monday, December 25:�

Crystal Room: 11:15 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.

Island Café: 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Palm Grill and

Promenade Café: closed

Residents recently enjoyed the Meet,Greet & Eat Socials held in November thattook place each Friday evening in TheWoodlands Commons and the Palm Grill.These social events began at 5 p.m. with freedelicious snacks before dinner.

Several guests decided to join their friendsin the Palm Grill for dinner afterwards. ChefJoel provided a delicious Meet, Greet & Eatdinner special, that was also specially priced!

Meet, Greet & Eat Socials are planned forthe month of January, so watch for the nextedition of Shell Point Life.

Twenty-three adventurous residents spent a dayfishing on The Great Getaway, a 90-foot charter boat. It wasa gorgeous day on the water for the 23-mile trip offshore to areef full of fish, where everyone caught some action. All kindsof fish were reeled in from thedepths and this made for somefishy memories for all!

The Great Getaway

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One of the wonderfulthings about the holidaysis reminiscing about some

things that were traditional in our fami-lies. In fact, some are still being carriedout today. Here are a few I’ve run across.

Marketing employee, KathyNordman, said her aunt’s home-made cranberry-orange rel-ish and store-bought water-melon pickles together on arelish tray were always on herfamily’s holiday table. ScottRouse remembers spaetzle,and Mary Moore can still smelland taste her grandma’s home-made oatmeal molassesbread. In fact, she still makesit!

Here’s a wonderful idea —Jim and Marian Davey(Parkwood) do a Christmas “pud-ding”! This is a large bowl placed in thecenter of the Christmas dinner table withstreamers coming out for each person atthe table. There is a small gift attached atthe end of each streamer in the bowl,symbolizing the last of the gift giving forthat season. This tradition goes back a few

generations and they continue it to thisday. What fun!

Now for something really differentJune Lockhart (Harbor Court) remem-bers having lobsters flown in forChristmas Eve. After a playtime withthem racing on the kitchen floor, they

were properly cooked and enjoyed. Formany years, Resort Services’ Teri Kollathand her son would work all day at a soupkitchen for the homeless during the hol-idays. By the end of the day they weretired of looking at the traditional dinner,so they went out for lobster! Well, whowould have thought that I could find

another lobster story! Bobbie Brown (Nautilus) salivated as

she remembers creamed onions, andRay Nandal’s (Nautilus) grandmother fromCopenhagen always said red cabbageis a must. Grace Gore’s (Periwinkle) fami-ly loved oyster dressing stuffed into

their family turkey and MarthaRyckman (Arbor) says her family’sfavorite was a pumpkin chiffonpie. My family preferred a goodole’ mincemeat pie.

Now for the controversial fruitcake! Phil Hilton (Rosemont)said wife Barbara makes a superbcake that she ships all over thecountry for the holidays. She alsomakes English toffee!

And finally, Gene McGoniglefrom the Resident Activity Centeralways wants something with a

sweet crunch. It happens to be a Jell-Osalad with strawberries andcoconut!

Well, these are just a few things thatsome of your friends and neighborsremember about the holiday season.Whatever your remembrances are, have ablessed holiday!

Holiday Traditions B Y R U T H D E U B E R

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The Gift of MusicSpend time together at aspecial concert. Tickets areavailable for the Season ofPraise and the Shell PointFine and Performing Arts

Concerts. They make great stocking stuffers!

Fore!Sharpen their golf game with lessons

from Shell Point Golf Pro Jim Carpenter.

Make Someone Happy Down to their Toes

Pamper someone you love with a pedi-cure at the Shell Point Salon.

Homemade with LoveTake a trip over to the Shell Point Gift

Shop and peruse the numerous items craftedby Shell Point residents.

You’re a Star!Did you see a great story about one of

your friends on Shell Point Today on SPTV?Order a copy of the DVD for them to showtheir family on their next visit.

YummyKnow someone who likes to eat out?

Give them a dining gift certificate to thePalm Grill or Crystal Room.

The Write StuffThe lobby of the Guest House features

some fun Shell Point items like note cards,pens, postcards and other items.

Golden RingsTake the time to call one of your

friends or neighbors who is staying inthe Larsen Pavilion this Christmas.

Wear it with PrideShell Point logo apparel is available at

the Shell Point Golf Shop.

History MysteryGive a copy of the Shell Point History to

someone who wonders how this beautifulcommunity came about.

Sweet Treat!Make a date for a milkshake

in The Island Café.

Silent NightInvite a friend to the Christmas Eve

celebration at The Village Church.

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The Vienna Boys ChoirThursday, February 8, 2007 • 7:30 p.m.

The Village Church Auditorium(General seating only. No refunds or exchanges.)

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Tuesday, January 16, 2007 • 7:30 p.m.

The Village Church Auditorium

(General seating only. No refunds or exchanges.)

2006-2007 Shell Point Concert Series

HAPPENINGSPLACES TO GO,

PEOPLE TO MEET,& THINGS TO DO


Shell Point Birding GroupFriday, December 11:45 p.m. — Social CenterDr. Jerry Jackson of Florida Gulf CoastUniversity returns with the very latestinformation on the search for the illusiveIvory-billed Woodpecker. That search hasnow expanded to the Florida Panhandle,and Jerry has previously said that we haveappropriate habitat in Southwest Florida,too – so keep a sharp lookout! You’ll alsoget details on this year’s Bud Rykman BirdCount, which is taking place on December9, so don’t miss this one!

Annual Holiday Shopping Event & Tree Lighting CelebrationFriday, December 1Administration Courtyard/ISWelcome to a winter wonderland right hereat Shell Point! Join your friends and neigh-bors for the annual lagoon tree lighting cere-mony and holiday celebration. Shop from4:15 to 7:45 p.m. in the Resident ActivityCenter. Tree lighting at 6:15 p.m. followedby entertainment in the Amphitheater from6:30 to 7:45 p.m.

Sarasota Fine Craft Show Saturday, December 28:30 a.m. Court pickup 5:00 pm Approximate return Cost: $17.00 (includes admission/lunch on your own)This annual juried show features high qual-ity handmade objects, including jewelry,clothing, furniture, and home accessories,and is not to be missed! Please take along alunch, or purchase on your own at theshow. The bus ride will be approximatelytwo hours each way.

CD Surround Sound ConcertSunday, December 3 — 3:00 p.m. Grand Cypress Room/ WDLThe concert will feature Rossini’s “Overtureto La Gazza Ladra,” played by the BamburgSymphony Orchestra and directed byPerlea. Music from “Fiddler on the Roof”will be performed by the Boston Pops andconducted by John Williams. The programwill conclude with Dvorak’s “CelloConcerto,” played by Yo-Yo Ma and theBerlin philharmonic, under the baton ofLorin Maazel.

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EVENTS • PROGRAMS • PARTIES • MOVIES • OUTINGS • EXCURSIONS


Air Travel Security: The Latest NewsMonday, December 4 — 3:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLWith airport security requirements chang-ing, be sure you’re in the know before youfly. Bob Cohen from the TSA will speak onthe topic of airport security, the current sta-tus, and future initiatives. Handouts out-lining prohibited carry-on items will beavailable.

Edison-Ford Winter Estates Holiday HouseMonday, December 45:45 p.m. Court pickup9:30 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $13.00 (includes admission price)Christmas in Southwest Florida wouldn’tbe the same without a visit to the Edison-Ford Winter Estates Holiday House.Explore 20 acres of gardens and the histor-ical homes that are all dressed up for theholidays. This is a self-guided walking tour.

Shell Point Singers Holiday ConcertTuesday, December 5 — 7:15 p.m.Church Auditorium/ISThe Shell Point Singers will host theirannual Christmas Concert with a programfeaturing arrangements of traditional carolsincluding one based on melodies ofWolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Join the cele-bration with your fellow neighbors andfriends – this program is sure to fill yourheart with the Spirit of Christmas.

Accordion andHarmonica ExhibitWednesday, December 68:15 a.m. Court pickup12:00 p.m. Approx returnCost: $3.00 (lunch on your own)You will be delighted by this travel-ing exhibition of sight and soundfrom the German Harmonica &Accordion Museum in Trossingen,Germany. The displays explain the histor-ical development of the

harmonica and accordion. This special dis-play in the Cape Coral Library’s Gallery fea-tures over 700 musical instruments, from asearly as 1850 through the present. The tripwill include a lunch stop on the return.

MacIntosh Users GroupThursday, December 71:15 p.m. — Manatee Room/ISNorman Kurland (Rosemont) will demon-strate the creation and use of a web site. Forinstruction and Q & A for beginning MacUsers, the meeting will start at 12:30 p.m.

Shell Point’s Own Theater presents: Christmas Comes to Detroit LouieThursday, December 7 — 7:15 p.m.Church Auditorium/ISSPOT is excited to present a comedy thatis full of humor, suspense, and some dramathat is just right to get you into theChristmas spirit. It is set in a place similarto Shell Point, and the stellar cast includesresidents Ken Reed, Al Park, Mary AnnBennett, Betty Boers, Pat Broman,Herman Bips, Lucille Porteus, ChuckHiggins, Ann Wharton, Ginger Dornberg,Penny Modrich, Floyd Jamison, HaroldGreenlee, and Pastor Randy Woods. Makeit a date to come and support your talent-ed friends and neighbors!

Friday, December 1 in the Social

Information Technology ForumSaturday, December 9 10:00 a.m. Grand Cypress Rm/WDLGuest speakers R. L. Caron and H. J.Saunders, owners and operators of the NaplesDigital Photography and Imaging Center, willoffer the “How-To” of digital photographyand imaging. Whether you are just begin-ning, or are an avid photographer, this pres-entation and Q&A session is for you.

Saturday Excursion: Bell Tower MallSaturday, December 91:00 p.m. Court pickup5:00 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $5.00This is holiday shopping at its best.Enjoy the hustle and bustle of the season at the wonderful shops and restaurants that Bell Tower has to offer.

Saturday DVD: The Santa ClauseSaturday, December 92:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Rm/ WDLWhat a premise!When Scott Calvin(Tim Allen) acci-dentally kills Santa,he suddenly findshimself saddled withthe job of jolly oldSaint Nick. Withclever forays into themysteries of Santa andAllen’s hilarious transformation from Scroogeinto a true believer, The Santa Clause willdelight you.

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HAPPENINGSPLACES TO GO, PEOPLE TO MEET, & THINGS TO DO

Holiday Sounds ConcertMonday, December 117:15 p.m. — Resident Activity Center/ISThe annual Holiday Sounds Concert is ashowcase of talented Shell Point residentmusical groups, along with a special holidaysurprise! Refreshments will follow this fes-tive musical event.

Manatee WorldWednesday, December 139:30 a.m. Court pickup3:00 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $22.00 (lunch onyour own)Discover everything you everwanted to know about sea cows. This edu-cational trip will include a video and a boatride to see manatees (hopefully) in theirnatural habitat. The group will stop forlunch on the way back to Shell Point.

Dirty Rotten Scoundrels at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts HallSaturday, December 1612:30 p.m. Court pick-up5:00 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $85.00Set on the glorious, glamorous Riviera,Dirty Rotten Scoundrels is a delicious come-dy that follows two con artists as they takeon the lifestyles of the rich and shameless –and end up with a lot more than they bar-gained for.

Surround Sound DVDConcertSunday December 173:00 p.m. – Grand Cypress Room/WDL“Lessons and Carols from King’s” is per-formed by the choir of King’s College,Cambridge, with Stephen Cleobury con-ducting. If this doesn’t put you in the spir-it of Christmas, nothing will.

How To Pack a SuitcaseMonday, December 183:00 p.m.Grand Cypress Room/WDLBefore you pack your bags for a holiday trip,learn to do it more efficiently with WrendaGoodwin, experienced world traveler andproprietor of Spectacular Spaces. She willshare some really useful hints that willhopefully make packing for your next tripmore pleasurable.

Home for the Holidays in the Woodlands CommonsTuesday, December 196:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. Porch Viewing7:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.Entertainment/RefreshmentsYour neighbors at The Woodlands will rollout the red carpet for an evening of holidayfellowship. All visitors are invited to viewthe beautifully decorated porches via golfcart transportation, which will be availablebetween The Woodlands courts. After thetours, all are welcome to enjoy classicalholiday sounds and refreshments in theCommons. Ongoing transportation willrun between The Island and Woodlandsneighborhoods, as well.

Lunch Outing to Famous Dave’s BarbequeWednesday, December 2012:15 p.m. Court pickup3:30 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $4.00 (lunch on your own)Get your handi-wipes ready — it’s time forsome barbeque! Enjoy ribs, burgers, andchicken at this new and very popular eateryon Cleveland Avenue. Since this has beena highly requested outing, grab your penciland sign up early!

Beach DayFriday, December 228:30 a.m. Court pickup3:30 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $13.00 (ice cream on your own)This is one of the best things about winter-ing in Florida — you can enjoy the sun,water, and sand in December! Pack up yourbeach gear and join the beach goers for apicnic lunch, which will be provided. Saveroom for a frozen treat from The RoyalScoop on the way back!

Christmas CantataMonday, December 254:15 p.m. — Resident Activity Center/IS The Christmas Cantata is a Shell Point tra-dition that is celebrating its eleventh per-formance. The festive program features “It’sChristmas,” written and composed by RuthRodgers (Palm Acres), directed by TedRodgers (Palm Acres), and narrated byGordon Cathey (Turban). The cantata per-formers include a group of resident musi-cians and choir members and their familiesand friends. Join them for a real Christmascelebration and plan on staying for refresh-ments after the program. What a wonderfulway to wrap up your Christmas celebrations!

Single’s Mingle: Dinner & GamesTuesday, December 266:00 p.m.Crystal Dining Room & ResidentActivity Center/ISJoin other Shell Point singles for dinner inthe Crystal before heading over to theRAC for fun and games! Take along yourfavorite board game, or choose one fromour selection of Wheel of Fortune,Monopoly, Scrabble, and more!

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Sunday, December 24at 6:15 p.m.

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at 10:15 a.m.)


SUNDAY9:00 Christian Life Studies (WDL) 9:15 Christian Life Studies (VC)10:15 Morning Worship1:15 Mixer Golf League3:00 CD Surround (Dec 3, 17)6:15 Evening Service

MONDAY8:45 Lap Robes (Dec 4)9:15 Billiards9:15 Pottery10:15 Parkinson’s Enrichment (Dec 4)10:15 Great Books (Dec 11)1:00 Mah-jongg (Dec 4, 11, 18)1:15 Scrabble1:15 Shuffleboard1:15 Tone Chimes (Dec 4, 11, 18)2:00 Beady Eyed Bead Club (Dec 4, 11, 18)3:00 Bible Study (Arbor)7:00 Pinochle (Dec 4, 11, 18)7:00 Duplicate Bridge

TUESDAY8:15 Women’s Golf League9:15 Stamp Project10:15 Low Vision (Dec 12)12:45 Duplicate Bridge

1:00 Mixed Progressive Pairs Bridge2:15 Recorders (Dec 5, 12, 19)6:45 Hymn Sing (Dec 12)

WEDNESDAY7:45 Men’s Bible Study (Dec 6, 13)8:45 Resident Council (Dec 6)9:00 - 12:00 Geraci Travel9:15 Watercolor Group9:45 Ladies’ Bible Study10:15 Fishing Club (Dec 27)11:00 Computer Q&A/WDL (Dec 13, 27) 11:15 Computer Q&A/IS (Dec 6)1:00 Chess1:15 Table Tennis2:15 Huggie Hearts2:15 Knitter’s Anonymous (Dec 20)2:30 Jazz ‘n Stuff3:00 Bible Study (KC)5:45 VC Choir Rehearsal7:15 Bible Study & Prayer

THURSDAY8:00 Men’s Golf League 9:30 Current Events Group10:00 Bocce Ball10:15 Online Investors (Dec 21)10:45 Line Dancing1:15 Mac User Club (Dec. 7)

2:00 Environmental Group (Dec 28)2:15 Handwork (Dec 7, 21)2:15 Photo Club (Dec 14)2:15 Computer Club (Dec 21)7:00 Trailblazers Bible Study

FRIDAY8:00 Intrepid Bike Riders (Dec 8, 22)9:15 Stamp Project10:15 Genealogy (Dec 8) 10:15 Inquiring Minds1:00 Mixed Progressive Pairs Bridge1:15 Quilters1:15 Table Tennis1:30 Vespers (ARB)1:45 Bird Enthusiasts (Dec 1)2:45 Resident Quarterly Meeting (Dec 8)2:45 Vespers (KC)3:15 Couples Ballroom Dancing (Dec 1, 8, 15)3:15 Great Decisions (Dec 1, 15)6:45 Game Night (Dec 1, 8, 15, 29)

SATURDAY8:00 Adopt-a-Road (Dec. 16)9:00 Coffee Social9:45 Bridge – Supervised Play 10:00 Information Technology (Dec 2, 9, 16)1:00 Chess7:00 Duplicate Bridge

Movie Night: White ChristmasThursday, December 287:15 p.m.Social Center/IS

Bing Crosby and DannyKaye play war buddiesturned entertainers whofall for a pair of sisters(Rosemary Clooney andVera-Ellen). The boysfollow the girls to aresort, which is ownedby their former com-manding officer, and

he’s in danger of losing the place. What bet-ter reason to stage a show than to keep theresort out of hock?

. . . And before the movie starts,why not stop to enjoy a special dinner in theCrystal with other movie-goers! Dinner anda Movie? That sounds like something youmight see on TV – but you can do it righthere at home – so why not give it a try?

New Year DanceSaturday, December 308:00 p.m. – MidnightGrand Cypress Room/WDLCost: $20.00 It may be one night early, but you can stilldance the night away, as you count down tomidnight! Enjoy this special evening fea-turing music by Perry Fotos and his BigBand. Hot hors d’oeuvres and decadentdesserts will be served, along with partyfavors for all — and great door prizes, too.So get your dancing shoes ready and pre-pare yourself for an elegant evening to cel-ebrate the arrival of 2007.

COMING IN JANUARY

Man of La Mancha at the Barbara B. Mann Performing Arts HallThursday, January 4, 20075:45 p.m. Court pick-up10:30 p.m. Approximate returnCost: $61.00The centuries-old tale of Don Quixotehas been told in many different ways, butnone can compare to this lavish and tri-umphant Broadway musical hit. Thispoignant and often funny story is a treatfor all the senses, and just might igniteyour own quest for adventure.

Auxiliary Annual MeetingWednesday, January 10, 20071:15 p.m. Church AuditoriumSpecial guest speaker Jim Nathan,president of Lee Memorial HealthSystems precedes the annual meeting.All welcome.

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EVENTS • PROGRAMS • PARTIES • MOVIES • OUTINGS • EXCURSIONS


MON ........4 ......Tone Chimes Christmas Program (CMR) ....................................................1:30 p.m.

MON ........4 ......*Arbor Tree Lighting Ceremony (1FL) ....................................6:00 p.m.

TUES ........5 ......*December Birthday Party w/George Case, pianist (CMR)........................................2:30 p.m.

WED ........6 ......Armchair Travel to Manitoba: Harp Seal Pupsw/Wanda Slayton(CMR)......................2:00 p.m.

FRI ............8 ......Lunch trip w/King’s Crown:Rodes Fresh & Fancy (1FL) ..............10:30 a.m.

MON........11 ....Holiday Open House ............9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.and........................................1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

WED ........13 ....*Arbor Christmas Candlelight Dinner w/LeslieGregory, harpist (DR) ..........................4:30 p.m.

FRI............15 ....Songs to Remember (CMR) ......................3:00 p.m.

FRI............15 ....Golden Road Band (2FM)..........................6:30 p.m.

MON ......18 ....*Holiday Lights Bus Tourw/King’s Crown (1FL)..................7:00-9:00 p.m.

WED ........20 ....Sing-Along w/Randy Woods (CMR) ........2:00 p.m.

FRI............22 ....Music Masters Duo (CMR) ......................3:00 p.m.

SAT..........23 ....Carol Sing w/Dot & Friends (2FM)..........6:30 p.m.

SUN ........31 ....*New Year’s Dinner & Party w/Music MakersQuintet (DR) ........................................4:00 p.m.

FRI ..........1......Lagoon Tree Lighting Ceremony............6:15 p.m.

MON ......4......Carol Driscoll, keyboards (2D) ............10:00 a.m.

MON ......4......Music Trio (3A) ....................................10:30 a.m.

THUR ....7......Tree Lighting dinner (MDR) ..................4:15 p.m.

MON......18 ....Music Trio (3A)......................................10:30 a.m

TUES ....19 ....Tour of Holiday Lights bus trip (3rd)........................................6:00 p.m.

FRI ........1 ........Current Events w/Dr. Dodd (3NP)......10:30 a.m.

SUN......3 ........Vicki Lei, singer (A)................................2:00 p.m.

MON ....4 ........Golden Road Quartet (A) ......................2:00 p.m.

FRI ........8 ........Lunch Trip w/the Arbor:Rodes Fresh & Fancy (L) ..................10:15 a.m.

MON ..11 ........Movie: The Nutcracker (MP)................1:00 p.m.

TUES ..12 ........Fiddlin’ Bill, singer (A) ..........................1:00 p.m.

TUES ..12 ........*Birthday Party (A) ................................2:00 p.m.

WED ....13 ........Holiday Open House ..........9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.and......................................1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.

THUR..14 ........Tune Toppers, jazz trio (A) ....................2:00 p.m.

THUR..14 ........*Candlelight Dinner (DR)......................5:00 p.m.

FRI ......15 ........Current Events w/Dr. Dodd (3NP)......10:30 a.m.

SAT......16 ........Tommy Barr, guitarist (A) ......................2:00 p.m.

MON ..18 ........*Holiday Lights Tour (L) ......................7:00 p.m.

TUES ..19 ........*King’s Crown Lunch Trip:R.C. Otter’s on Captiva (L) ..............10:15 a.m.

WED ....20 ........Songs to Remember (A) ........................1:00 p.m.

MON ..25 ........Christmas Day w/T.J. Moran Trio (A) 2:00 p.m.

THUR..28 ........Tune Toppers, jazz trio (A) ....................2:00 p.m.

KING’S CROWN*King’s Crown residents only, please

LARSEN PAVILION

THE ARBOR*Arbor residents only please

December Events


Medicare Prescription Drug Plans areoffered by insurance companies andother private companies approved byMedicare. They add coverage to the originalMedicare Plan, some Medicare Cost Plans,some Medicare Private Fee-for-ServicePlans, and Medicare Medical Savings Plans.If you signed up for the Medicare Part D pro-gram last year and wish to change your plan,open enrollment for the 2007 program is tak-ing place now through December 31, 2006.Or if you chose to forego signing up for theplan during the last enrollment period andwish to join now, you must do so before thisexpiration date.

Current participants should havereceived a letter outlining new deductibles

and premiums, so it is important to reviewthe current plan now, in case you decide tochange the coverage. Note: it is very impor-tant for residents not to join the Advantageprograms because they are HMOs and do notwork with Shell Point’s doctors and lifecarecontract.

If you’re still unclear about the program,log on to the Medicare web site at(www.medicare.gov). The site has a wonder-ful tool for finding the least expensive optionsfor an individual’s medications and has a newlist of Florida’s 57 optional choices availablein 2007, some of which have changed rates orcoverage. The base plan now has a $265deductible and the donut hole, the period inwhich plans stop covering all or part of the

p r e s c r i p t i o ncosts, does not gointo effect until the enrolleeincurs $2400 worth of drugexpenses. Some other new fea-tures that are being added to the plansfor 2007 are MTM (Medication TherapyManagement), and some plans are covering“excluded medications.”

Additional information can also belocated in the Medicare and You Handbookfor 2007 that all Medicare participantsreceived last October. PDP plan informationbegins on Page 103 of the Handbook. Youcan join the plans from the website, or callMedicare at 1-800-MEDICARE, for live help24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

IT’S TIME TO REVIEW YOUR MEDICARE PART D PLAN J O Y D A R N E L L , P H A R M A C I S T

J E F F C O R Y , C F P , E X E C U T I V E D I R E C T O R ,

L E G A C Y F O U N D A T I O NAbout five years ago, residents Boband Betty read about charitable giftannuities in our newsletter and called formore information. In their late 70s, theyhad a modest home at ShellPoint, after retirement to FortMyers from the upper Midwest.Raised in the Depression, theyhad seen families economicallydevastated, an experience theyvowed never to relive. Cautiousabout their spending and veryconservative with their savingsand investments, Bob told mehe had been retired about 15years and, while he had a suffi-cient pension, the bulk of theirsavings were in bonds and CDs. He likedthe security they offered, but wished theyproduced more income. As avid golfers,more income would enable them to traveland play new courses more often.

They learned a Legacy Gift Annuity issimply an agreement between our organiza-tion and them. In exchange for a gift, theyreceive a safe, secure income for life. Basedon their ages at that time, they saw an illus-tration of how the annuity offers a higherpayout rate than they were currently receiv-ing with their other investments — plus sig-

nificant additional tax savings. Bob likedthe idea, but wanted to be sure Betty wouldcontinue to receive the income if he prede-ceased her. Under a two-life gift annuity,

the fixed annuity paymentswould continue to the surviv-ing spouse. Upon their pass-ing, the Legacy would use theannuity to further our missionat Shell Point. The LegacyGift Annuity addressed alltheir concerns — a higherpayout rate than they werecurrently receiving, anassured income stream, fixedquarterly payments thatwould continue for the life of

the surviving spouse, and a wonderful gift tohelp a cause they both cared deeply about.

Their Legacy Gift Annuity agreementwas completed and for the next five years,Bob and Betty used the income to traveland play golf. When Bob passed away,Betty shared happy recollections of her lifewith Bob and her relief at knowing his pen-sion and their savings had left her with suf-ficient funds to maintain her lifestyle. “Thetwo-life charitable gift annuity really madeit possible for us to do the ‘extras’ we hadalways dreamed about in retirement,” she

said. “Although I think my golfing days areover, I have lots of grandchildren andintend to use annuity payments to see themas long as I can!”

To learn if this may be the right vehi-cle for you and your spouse or other lovedone, call Jeff Cory, at The LegacyFoundation, 466-8484, for a free, no-obli-gation illustration.

A Gift Annuity that Benefits Both of You B Y J E F F C O R Y

Tuesday, December 1210:00-11:30 in the Grand Cypress Room

Craig R. Hersch, board certified wills andtrusts attorney and CPA will highlight the sweeping changes to Florida’s Uniform Trust Code. Many changes could affectyour planning. He will also highlightother related topics including how best toprotect your estate and minimize taxes.

New Florida EstatePlanning Rules

How the Changes to Florida’sUniform Trust Code Affects You

The Legacy Foundation Presents

Please register for this class by calling the Legacy Foundation at 466-8484

or through the Academy at Shell Point registration form.


The Larsen Pavilion ActivitiesDepartment staff came togetherthis year to ensure the Angel Tree would,for the second year, be a focal point inthe Pavilion lobby during the 2006 holi-day season. The Angel Tree conceptbegan in 2005 with the Chaplain’sMinistry Committee of the LarsenPavilion Auxiliary, who determined itspurpose would be to honor the memoryof those residents who were lost to us dur-ing the past year. The concept was set inmotion and became a reality through theefforts of Chaplain Sue Stranahan, a gen-erous donation from The Village Churchfor materials to make the angels, and thePavilion Activities staff.

The angel ornaments feature a goldenseashell body to represent Shell Point, gold

satin ribbon for the wings and the dress, awhite wooden marble for the head, and agold beaded halo. Combining all of thesematerials to produce the beautiful angelstook the creativity and talents of the sec-ond and third floor residents. Once theangels were completed, the names of thoseresidents who had passed away during theyear were added to the ornament. At theend of the holiday season, the angels weremade available to surviving family mem-bers to add to their treasured memories oftheir loved ones.

During this holiday season, theAngel Tree in the lobby of the LarsenPavilion memorializes those residentswho have passed away in 2006. As thosewho have gone before them, they will allbe greatly missed.

Angel Tree — AConcept, a Vision, a

New Tradition

LARSEN PAVILION RESIDENTS MAKEANGEL ORNAMENTS FOR MEMORIAL TREE

Island Train RetiresNovember 11, 2006 marked the retirement of the

old Island Train, which was honored with a video saluteand farewell address from Peter Dys, president of ShellPoint, in the church auditorium. Gone but not forgot-ten, the bell, that was mounted on each of the previoustrains, has now found a permanent home in the TrainRoom – a fitting memorial to the many miles of serviceit has seen throughout the years. The Island Train hasbeen replaced with this new tram, which is quiet, fume-free, and faster! (Left) Peter Dys displays the bell, (right) DianneMorton, transportation manager, with new tram.

Q: What are the symptoms ofmanganese deficiency in a QueenPalm Tree? Q: How does an“umbel” differ from a “raceme” interms of flower architec-ture? Q: When should youtreat turf grass grubs for bestresult? These are tough horti-cultural questions, but EdwardMcCoy knows the answers tothese and more!

Ed is a Crew Leader in theGrounds Department and has recentlypassed a difficult test to become the

Departments’ fourth CertifiedHorticultural Professional. Edwas required to demonstrate

knowledge of plant identification, fertil-ization science, pest control procedures,

and irrigation practices. To recognize Ed’s accomplishment,

the Grounds Department has honoredhim with the Golden Shears Award. Thisis only the second time this award hasbeen given to a Grounds Departmentemployee, and it recognizes employeeswho have demonstrated a superior knowl-edge of horticultural science and excellentleadership skills.

Congratulations Ed, for passing yourtest and for making the effort to keep theShell Point landscape beautiful and wel-coming.

The Real McCoy B Y S T E V E M O R T O N , L A N D S C A P E P L A N N E R

2006 Friendship FestivalShip to Shore

It was a perfect dayfor friends and neighbors to

climb aboard the “U.S.S. ShellPoint” for a “cruise” – the Ship-to-

Shore cruise-themed Friendship Festivalthat welcomed many residents for good food and fun

at the annual party held each November. The Caribbean-flavoredparty featured everything from Cuban sandwiches to fresh mangoand other fruity delights – plus a spread of fabulous desserts thatwould have made any cruise ship chef proud to display! A steelband accompanied the outdoor picnic crowd, while inside the musicincluded a big band Veteran’s Day salute by the “Andrews Sisters,”a wacky comedian, and more! Residents competed in a conch-blow-ing contest, and played a variety of games on the outdoor “midway,”including Flip-a-Frog, Bowling, Golf, and the Goldfish Toss (with aplastic fish, of course!). Cruisers lined up for free photos, admiredand held tropical birds from Sanibel, and were fascinated with theexperts who spent a few hours building a tropical reef out of sand.Garnering a lot of laughs, the Tacky Tourist Costume Contest,which was won by Cameo resident Colleen Curry, accounted forsome of the odd attire seen at the festival. All in all, it was anotherwonderful party right here in paradise!

Robert Diefenbach, board member; Lee Cobb, sym-phony development director; and Lynn Schneider.


The SouthwestFlorida Symphonyheld their annualmeeting at Shell Pointlast month in the

Woodlands Grand Cypress Room.This event was a combination ofannual business meeting and anopportunity for the group to gettogether and socialize.

Several children performed on thepiano, as part of an educational effortthroughout Southwest Florida that seeks tocontinue music education and train thenext generation of future performers. Whoknows, maybe one of these youngsters willsomeday grace the stage of Carnegie Hall –or perhaps play for a national audience!

The meeting also provided a forum for

feedback from the general membership,with rounds of questions and comments.

The Southwest Florida Symphony is cel-ebrating its 46th year and is searching for anew conductor, following the retirement ofthe previous maestro last year. This year the

symphony will showcase thefinal seven candidates of thesearch in a series of concertsand special events. The sym-phony will offer 38 events,including the ClassicalSeries, the Pops Series,Symphony on Sanibel, theStained Glass Series, theYouth Orchestra and FamilySeries, and several otherspecial events.

Lee Cobb, director ofdevelopment for the sym-phony, commented, “Thisyear promises to be among

our most exciting ever — a year where weare seeking a new Music Director — onlythe fourth in our 46-year history. Over250 Candidates applied and the sevenfinalists will be showcased this season. Imust also say, it was wonderful to have ourAnnual Meeting at Shell Point. We hadone of our largest turnouts ever and thevenue is magnificent.”

Southwest Florida Symphony Holds Annual Meeting at Shell Point

Board member Robert Fuchs and wifeJeanne (Shell Point South-Palm Acres).

Here’s wishing you a very MerryChristmas and a happy, healthy NewYear, from the entire Shell Point Salonteam! With Christmas and the New Yearjust around the corner, you may want toconsider scheduling your appointments atthe salon for a fresh cut, color, or perm forthe holidays. Don’t forget those fingers andtoes too! If you are feeling the holidaystress factor — or a little achy from all theshopping — a relaxing facial or massage issure to do the trick.

During the month of December, receive$10.00 off the purchase of a facial and mas-sage spa package. This spa package is two

hours of pampering and relaxation. Yourskin will be renewed with a healthy glowand your joints and muscles will be soothedand revived. This package is customizedwith any 60-minute facial and 60-minutemassage. Shop and get big deals on holidaybox sets of Nioxin shampoo and scalp ther-apy, which are available along with holidaysavings on Matrix quality products.Professional hair, nail and skin productsmake great stocking stuffers!

Do you have a plethora of knickknacks, clothes, perfume, bags, and clutteryou don’t need more of? Well, if your fami-ly and friends are just not sure what to giveyou for Christmas, a gift certificate to thesalon is a great gift alternative. Your lovedones can treat you to a manicure, pedicure,facial, massage, or any one of the otherwonderful salon services offered for yourpampering pleasure. Gift certificates can bepurchased at any Shell Point Salon – and ifthe gift-givers live away from our area, theycan easily purchase a gift certificate by call-ing the Island Salon for details.

A holiday delivery from the salon issure to be welcome and possibly a littleentertaining – so put a salon certificate onyour Christmas gift list and reap therewards in the New Year!

Jim Hines, Robyn Church and Suzanne Tipple.Upon request, Santa’s salon staff helper willdeliver gift certificates in an attractive holi-day gift bag, complete with a Santa hat and asmile.

HappyHolidays fromthe Salons atShell Point!

Irene Hujsa and her son Jacob.

Austyn Sanchez


WORSHIP, DISCIPLESHIP, FELLOWSHIPvillagechurch

Women’s Ministries of TheVillage Church invites you to

attend a Global Event with carols, coffee, and cookies. BethDrummond, daughter of Bess Marie Zeimer of King’s Crown, willpresent The New Hope Ministries of Cambodia, on Wednesday,December 20 in the Village Church Hospitality Room at 10:15 a.m.

Beth and her husband, Rick, returned this past summer to theiradopted country of Cambodia, to visit centers where young girls are res-cued from the sex trafficking trade. The plight of children snatchedfrom parents in Vietnam and Cambodia is heart-wrenching. Throughthis loving ministry, however, these children can find new hope.

Beth has worked in International Ministries for over 37 years inVietnam, Indonesia, and most recently, in Cambodia. She served as

administrative assistant with New HopeMinistries, has taught in the New HopeSchools, and has assisted in nursing work.

Beth was born and raised in Vietnamand returned there in 1975, with her hus-band Rick. They later transferred to Java,Indonesia, and then, in response to criticalneeds in Cambodia, they accepted anoth-er new challenge. Now living stateside,they continue to be actively involved inthe lives of Vietnamese and Cambodianpeoples.

The Village Church celebrates the warmth of the holiday,when renowned artist and composer Dick Torrans presents“A New Silent Night – a Celebration of Christmas,” the next con-cert in this year’s Season of Praise series. As a composer andarranger, his choral and instrumental music is shared by church

musicians throughout the country. Asa pianist, he is an exceptional talent.This Christmas season, the VillageChurch Choir was privileged to haveDick write music just for our perform-ance! He will join with the Choir atthe piano, when they present the debutof his own composition entitled “ANew Silent Night.” He will also per-form piano selections from his recentrecording, Simply Christmas.

Dick is from Nashville, Tennessee,and has been collaborating with mesince early this summer to prepare forthis annual Christmas Celebration. Itwill be our joy to premier his new workas part of our Season of Praise inDecember. Please join us for this uniquedebut of new Christmas music right hereat The Village Church on Saturday,

December 9, at 2:15 p.m. — or Sunday, December 10, at 6:15 p.m.Tickets are available at the church office during regular business hours,or at the door prior to each concert. Tickets are just $5 for this specialperformance; however, an offering will also be accepted during the pro-gram. For more information, please call 454-2147.

“A New Silent Night” Rings in theDecember Season of PraiseConcert at The Village ChurchB Y R A N D Y W O O D S , M I N I S T E R O F M U S I C A N D W O R S H I P

Join Beth Drummondon December 20 as she

talks about ministryefforts in Cambodia.

A CELEBRATIONOF CHRISTMAS HOPE

All Are Invited toCelebrate God’s Giftsto Us and His Gifts ofLove to CambodianChildren!

Dick Torrans performs “A New Silent Night”

with the Village Church Choir

Saturday, December 9at 2:15 p.m. and

Sunday, December 10at 6:15 p.m.

The Christmas holidayseason is here again, a festive

time marked by bright decorations, joyfulmusic, delicious food, sharing gifts, andfriendly gatherings. No one wants to suc-cumb to some “bug” going around and missout on all the fun. Precautions particularlyneed to be made to avoid exposure to the“bah, humbug”.

Contracting to the “bah, humbug” candampen holiday spirits and cause one tohave to sit on the sidelines while others par-

ticipate in the joy of the Christmas season. While “‘tis the season to be jolly” for

many, others view this as a sad, lonely,stressful time. Sometimes the holidays stirup memories of people, places, times, andcelebrations now passed. Feelings of loss,loneliness and sadness can be hard toshake. The “bah, humbug” sets in, widelyknown in professional circles as the“Holiday Blues.”

During December I’ll host several VitalSigns segments on Shell Point TV,

Channel 11, featuring helpful tips to carefor the body, mind, and spirit during theholiday season. Members of the healthcare team will discuss causes for the holi-day blues and present strategies to managethem. This year may we all experience thehope of the message the angels proclaimedto the shepherds, “Do not be afraid. I bringyou good news of great joy that will be forall the people.”

May the blessings of the season beupon you!

Prevent the “Bah, Humbug” this ChristmasB Y S U E S T R A N A H A N , M I N I S T E R O F S P I R I T U A L C A R E

The attacking planescame as a completesurprise. A few min-

utes before 8 a.m. the firstplane hit its target. As horrific as it was, onlook-ers were even more horrified when they noticedthe rising-sun emblem on the side of the plane,identifying it as Japanese. Some of theAmericans headed for nearby hills, where theyhid in caves. Others escaped in boats to smallislands. Most simply stayed put — and waitedto see what would happen.

A second wave of planes began attacking at8:55 a.m., and by 9:55 it was all over.

Three hours later the carriers that launchedthe planes from 274 miles off the coast of Oahuwere on their way back to Japan. Left behind were188 destroyed planes and a badly weakened PacificFleet with 8 damaged or destroyed battleships,2,403 American servicemen, and 68 civilianskilled. Shortly after the initial attack, Japaneseplanes launched a day-long attack on Americanfacilities in the Philippines and also struck at strate-gic targets in Hong Kong, Malaysia, andThailand, using the element of surprise. America,unprepared and now facing devastating losses, wassuddenly thrust into World War II.

Looking BackSome of our residents

turned back their memories65 years to share their recol-lections of that fateful day.Peggy Richmond (SandDollar) had made a datewith a soldier she’d met dur-ing a dance the night before.When the bus arrived where they were tomeet, her date wasn’t on it. She later foundout his leave was canceled and he was on

guard duty. In the meantime, another fellowPeggy had dated before did get off the bus andthey decided to take in a movie. During thepicture, ushers were tapping servicemen on theshoulder telling them to get back to their baseif they were from out of town. It wasn’t untilthe couple arrived back at Peggy’s house thatthey heard the announcement on the radio.Peggy remembers it was very hard tobelieve. Since it was so far away, shecouldn’t really grasp the whole situa-tion. By the way, she ended up mar-rying that soldier who got off the bus.

Radio NewsAlfred Ames (Turban Court)

remembers exactly where he was andhow he was informed of that dread-ful, shocking event. A graduate student and full-time teaching assistant at the University ofIllinois in Urbana, Alfred was attending aConvocation that Sunday. E. Stanley Jones, oneof the best known missionaries and religiouswriters in the first half of the 20th Century, wasthe speaker. As Mr. Jones was leaving his hotelfor the speaking engagement, he heard of theattack on Pearl Harbor. These are his thoughts,

quoted from his spiritual autobiography, ASong of Ascents:

“I announced to the several thousandstudents and others present what I had heardover the radio news, a shock to all. I toldthem I could not speak on ‘peace,’ for peace

was gone, but I wouldspeak on ‘WhatChrist Means to Me.’When that world ofpeace...had crashed,was anythingdependable andsolid remaining,unshaken? Yes, thereal values of mylife were intact. I

belonged to ‘a Kingdom which cannot beshaken’ - the Kingdom of God. When Iasked at the close of the address how manywanted to remain to find Christ and enterthat unshakable kingdom, a thousand stu-dents stayed.”

The following day, a student of Alfred’sbrought a portable radio to class. The entire

room listened to the President’sfamous speech concerning the infa-mous event. In remembering andrelating the events of December 7,1941, Alfred Ames is still overcomewith emotion.

ChildhoodInnocence

Only fifteen years old, Neil Arnold(Junonia), also remembers exactly where hewas and what he was doing. His parents hadgone to Washington, D.C. to celebrate theirtwenty-fifth wedding anniversary and hadshipped Neil and his siblings off to Grandma’sfarm, about twenty-five miles north ofBuffalo, N.Y.

Neil said the kids were bored and turnedon the old Philco radio for entertainment.The shocking news was not entertaining. InWashington, Neil’s parents witnessed theemployees of the Japanese Embassy in theircourtyard burning their secret papers. And, ofcourse, the entire family listened the followingday to FDR’s now famous speech. Neil admitsthat for a kid of fifteen, it was a shocking time,but kind of exciting, too.

VeteransHonored

And so we salute, honor, and remember allthose that lost their lives that day, as well as allveterans in the past, present and future.Without you, our country would not be theAmerica we know and love today.

Alfred Ames1950s

December 7, 1941 — the day President Franklin D. Roosevelt declared would forever “live in infamy,” began like most other Sundays...

Peggy Richmond and Ide Hicks in 1941.Peggy received Ide’s V-Mail one year later, in December 1942, from the AmericanExpeditionary Forces in England.

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