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51 STRINGS WILL CLOSE OUT THE 2010-2011 SEASON OF PRAISE CONCERT SERIES AT SHELL POINT RETIREMENT COMMUNITY

FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 31, 2011) – The final concert for the 2010/2011 Season of Praise Concert Series will be 51 Strings with Jake and Hannah Muzzy. This performance will take place at The Village Church at Shell Point Retirement Community on Easter Sunday, April 24, at 6:15pm.

“We have enjoyed every performance that The Season of Praise Concert Series has brought to us this year,” says Pastor Randy Woods, minister of worship and music for The Village Church. “This final performance will be amazing as well as uplifting as we celebrate the beautiful meaning of Easter.”

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SHELL POINT INVITES SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TO VIEW PHOTO SHOW

FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 28, 2011) – The annual Shell Point Photo Show will be open to the public for viewing Monday through Friday from April 25 through April 29. The display will be inside the Resident Activity Center located on The Island at Shell Point Retirement Community from 9am to 3pm on these dates.

“The photos that Shell Point residents have submitted are truly amazing,” said Frank Moore, Shell Point resident and Photo Show Coordinator. “The entries range from photos of pets to the abstract, and some have even been taken with simple point- and-shoot cameras. Photography is just one of the many ways residents show their creativity and unique eye for beauty.”

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SHELL POINT ENCHANTED GARDEN FASHION SHOW OFFERED FUN AND FASHION FOR A SOLD OUT CROWD!

FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 24, 2011) – More than 500 guests enjoyed the afternoon festivities at Shell Point’s Enchanted Garden Fashion Show which raised more than $5,000 to provide compassionate care for seniors with dementia and Alzheimer’s.
This year’s theme, Enchanted Garden, was a perfect way to show off the various spring and summer fashions while promoting the Bell Tower Shops. Several stores in Bell Tower participated, including Saks Fifth Avenue, Talbots, Cache, Draper’s and Damon’s, Swim and Sport, Banana Republic, Patchington’s, Trader Rick’s, and SOMA.

“The Shell Point and Bell Tower Shops Fashion Show has always been a popular event for our residents and guests,” said Lynn Schneider, assistant vice president of sales and marketing for the resort community. “This year we added the element of a boutique for guests to shop before and after the show, and it was a hit! Local vendors brought unique and exquisite items for guests to browse over and purchase, which included spa products, jewelry and clothing.”

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SHELL POINT INVITES SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TO ATTEND QUILT SHOW

FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 23, 2011) – The annual Shell Point Quilt Show will be open to the public again this year, for the second time since it began 27 years ago. This show will take place from Saturday, April 9, through Monday, April 11. The resident Quilters Committee invites the public to view the many sizes and varieties of hand crafted quilts on display, including quilts based on the Americana theme. “This year’s event will be spectacular,” said Jean Arndt, Shell Point resident and Quilt Show Chairperson. “We are inviting the public to view heirloom quilts on loan, quilters’ demonstrations, and new quilts focused on an Americana theme.” Jean Arndt adds, “We are also encouraging the public to vote for our quilters’ challenge winner!”

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SHELL POINT WELCOMES THE MASTERSINGERS

FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 22, 2011) – The Fort Myers Symphonic Mastersingers will present Handel’s MESSIAH at The Village Church on The Island at Shell Point Retirement Community. This concert event will take place on Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 6:15 PM, and tickets are $10 each.
“We have enjoyed every performance that The Season of Praise Concert Series has brought to us this year,” says Pastor Randy Woods, minister of worship and music for The Village Church. “This final performance will be amazing as well as uplifting as we celebrate the beautiful meaning of Easter.”

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RON AND GARY MATTHEWS TO PERFORM AT THE VILLAGE CHURCH FOR SHELL POINT 2010-2011 SEASON OF PRAISE CONCERT SERIES

FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 16, 2011) – On Sunday, April 3, Shell Point Retirement Community welcomes Ron and Gary Matthews as part of the 2010/2011 Season of Praise Concert Series. The concert will take place at 6:15pm in the Village Church on The Island at Shell Point. “Ron and Gary Matthews have performed here before and have received rave reviews by all who have been to their concerts,” says Randy Woods, minister of worship and music for The Village Church. “We are so pleased to welcome them back to the community and cannot wait to hear their uplifting music once again.”

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THE FOUR FRESHMEN COME TO SHELL POINT Public Invited to this Performance from the 2010-2011 Fine and Performing Arts Concert Series

FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 14, 2011) – There are only two concerts left in the 2010-2011 Fine and Performing Arts Concert Series, and the next one takes place on Thursday, March 24. The Four Freshmen will take the stage in the Village Church Auditorium at 7:30pm.

The Four Freshmen will take us back to the good old school days with a vocal harmony like no other. Their performance offers a four part harmony, a twist of elegance, a splash of swing, and a whole lot of fun. The exciting presentation of these entertainers offers lively blended arrangements, audience pleasing charisma, and humor that are sure to entertain. As the Wall Street Journal exclaims, “Long live The Four Freshmen…May they never graduate”. Created in 1948 at Butler University, The Four Freshmen are the longest lasting vocal harmony group.

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Thousands Tour Community During the Tropical Themed Annual Event

FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 8, 2011) – The annual Shell Point Open House welcomed more than 3,000 visitors this year as guests toured the community to learn more about the options offered in this resort-style retirement community.

“Our community is known for large exciting events, but when it comes to our big events the open house is the largest one of them all,” said Lynn Schneider, assistant vice president of marketing for Shell Point Retirement Community.

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SHELL POINT WELCOMES THE SANIBEL BIG ARTS COMMUNITY BAND

FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 7, 2011) – Shell Point Retirement Community will welcome the Sanibel Big Arts Community Band to perform on Monday, March 28, 2011 at 7:00pm. Tickets are required and the concert will take place in the Village Church Auditorium on The Island at Shell Point.

“We are looking forward to having the Sanibel Big Arts Community Band here because so many of our residents enjoy this group,” said Melody Desilets, program coordinator for Shell Point Retirement Community. “Shell Point is so close to Sanibel Island, and quite a few of our residents called Sanibel home prior to their move to Shell Point. The relationship between Sanibel and Shell Point residents is very strong, and this performance will offer both residents the chance to mix and mingle while enjoying superb entertainment.”

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THE PURDUE UNIVERSITY GLEE CLUB TO PERFORM AS PART OF THE THE 2010-2011 SEASON OF PRAISE CONCERT SERIES

FORT MYERS, Fla. (March 4, 2011) – The 2010-2011 Season of Praise continues at the Village Church at Shell Point Retirement Community with the Purdue University Glee Club. On Tuesday, March 15, this group will offer an afternoon performance that will be open to the public and begin at 2:15pm. “We are very excited to welcome this talented group from Purdue University,” says Pastor Randy Woods, minister of worship and music for The Village Church. “Their performances are always exquisite and they have quite a following.”

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