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Groundbreaking for The Arbor At 10:00 a.m. Shell Point VIPs, residents, and local dignitaries attended a formal groundbreaking event for The Arbor, Shell Point's newest assisted living and medical clinic, to be located in The Woodlands community. The $32 million state-of-the-art facility will be built by Wright Construction and is scheduled for completion in 2006, eventually accommodating up to 164 residents on four floors. The Arbor will include a large central commons building that will contain a dining facility, a library, gathering rooms and medical offices. The residential areas will have social and game rooms, living room areas for casual relaxation, and country kitchens on every floor.

Jim Davey, Fort Myers Beach Mayor Dan Hughes, John Birge, Roger Schutte, Bob Southern, Peter Dys, Rita Southern, Fred Edman, Bob Hoel, Ron Edman and Steve Tirey participate in The Arbor groundbreaking ceremony.

Pavilion Commencement Dignitaries, residents and VIPs regrouped at 2:00 p.m. to witness the beginning of a new level of excellence in health care, as a major renovation for The Pavilion skilled nursing facility began. The Heart of it All campaign will provide the means to fulfill Shell Point's ambitious vision for a new Rehabilitation and Wellness Center, a chapel, expanded dining and program facilities, and enhanced living areas within The Pavilion. Buoyed by the hopes and aspirations of a broad-based family of supporters, the Campaign goal is to raise $5 million, to enhance the $9 million investment Shell Point has committed to help achieve the highest level of skilled nursing care possible. The renovation will be conducted by Jorgensen-Spurgeon of Sarasota, a construction company that specializes in health care renovations, and is expected to be completed in 2007.

Hundreds of people attended the ceremonies to announce the commencement of construction for the Pavilion Renovation.

Medical Center Dedication/Open House Immediately following the Commencement, a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony announced the opening of the new J. Howard Wood Medical Center. This newly-constructed home to Shell Point's dedicated team of medical doctors, as well as the Shell Point Pharmacy, is located directly adjacent to The Pavilion, keeping the all-important medical team centered right in the heart of the community. The beautiful two-story building, which has 14,000 square feet of space at a cost of 2.4 million dollars, was constructed by Pinkerton & Laws Construction Company of Orlando, Florida. Tours of the facility were hosted by The Pavilion Auxiliary, a group of volunteer residents who dedicate themselves to improving the quality of life for short and long-term residents of the nursing facility.

Helping to dedicate the J. Howard Wood Medical Center are Pat Straup, Dotty St. Amand, Sue Stranahan, Bob Southern, Jeff Cory, Roger Schutte, Sherry Brown, Roger Hirchak, David Nesselroade, David Moreland, and John Albion.

The Heart of it All Gala The exciting climax of the day took place at 7:00 p.m. in The Village Church, as residents and management joined together to celebrate the launch of The Heart of it All Campaign. Harpist Greg Buchanan and soloist Kristin Adams brough inspirational performances. The evening's special guest speaker was television legend Art Linkletter, who shared warm and witty stories about his life in show business, as well as his personal experiences with healthcare.

Art Linkletter still says the darndest things

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