FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 28, 2011) – Residents of Southwest Florida who would like to learn about resort style retirement options and lifecare, are invited to attend one of several informational meetings at Shell Point Retirement Community. One of Shell Point’s experienced retirement counselors will explain the numerous benefits received when becoming a resident at Shell Point. Residents of Southwest Florida who would like to learn about resort style retirement options and lifecare, are invited to attend one of several informational meetings at Shell Point Retirement Community. One of Shell Point’s experienced retirement counselors will explain the numerous benefits received when becoming a resident at Shell Point.
FINAL CONCERT IN SHELL POINT’S SECOND ANNUAL SUMMER CONCERT SERIES
FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 25, 2011) – The 2011 Summer Music Concert Series at Shell Point Retirement Community will present Reiko and Friends as its final concert of the season. This performance will take place on Thursday, August 18, at 7:30pm and is open to the general public.
“This was our second year offering a summer concert series, and it has proven to be another great success,” says Dawn Boren, Director of Resident Life. “Even though many people leave for the summer months, there are many who live in southwest Florida year round, and this is something that local residents seem to really appreciate. This musical series has received rave reviews from Shell Point and Southwest Florida residents who enjoy the variety of performances in the slower season.”
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SHELL POINT HELPING LOCAL FATHER AND SON PREPARE FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS
FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 22, 2011) – Shell Point Golf Club is helping local residents, Bob and Jacob Miller, prepare for the Special Olympics golf division. Bob and Jacob, father and son, will participate in the 2011 Special Olympics as a team, and this will be their fourth year together. This will actually mark Jacob’s fifth year of participating, because he entered into the skills portion of the golf division in 2007.
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The new Community Thrift Store for Southwest Florida Has Successful Opening Weekend!
FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 19, 2011) – Shell Point Retirement Community, a non-profit organization dedicated to serving seniors in Southwest Florida, recently opened a new venture in Southwest Florida, the Community Thrift Store in South Ft. Myers. The Grand Opening Weekend in early July was a huge success, and many visitors were finding great deals on every shelf! The Community Thrift Store is located at 15501-3 Old McGregor Road next to Planet Fitness in Miner’s Plaza (the old Kiwanis Thrift Store location) on the corner of McGregor Boulevard and Gladiolus Drive.A dedicated group of around 20 staff members and volunteers were on hand to help shoppers navigate through the store, ring up orders, and carry large purchases to vehicles in the parking lot. Teri Kollath, manager of volunteer services and The Academy for Shell Point, said, “More than 75 residents have stepped into a variety of volunteer roles at the Thrift Store – and five more residents signed up to volunteer on the first day!”
THE 8TH ANNUAL SHELL POINT OPEN FOCUSES ON PATRIOTIC THEME
FORT MYERS, Fla. (August 18, 2011) – The “Red, White and Blue Scramble”, Shell Point’s 8th annual Shell Point Open Golf Tournament, will be held on Friday, November 11, 2011, at the Shell Point Golf Club in Fort Myers announced Timothy Stephenson, Executive Director of the Legacy Foundation at Shell Point. The tournament, presented by The Legacy Foundation, will raise funds for the Waterside Medical Complex which offers medical and healthcare services to residents of Shell Point and the surrounding local community. This complex includes the Larsen Pavilion, a 219 bed skilled nursing facility, a state-of-art rehabilitation center, and many more healthcare services.
“This year we will host the tournament on a very special day, 11-11-11, and plan to honor all veterans that are present as well as those who served in the past, present, and future.” said Stephenson “This is our 8th year hosting the Shell Point Open, and we have received overwhelming support each and every year. Golfers and sponsors alike continue to support and enjoy this tournament because of developing friendships and the opportunity to help with a worthwhile cause. This tournament is just one way that we can help individuals receive the best healthcare possible, while also having some fun.”
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SHELL POINT ACADEMY OFFERS CLASS ON THE EVERGLADES
FORT MYERS, Fla. (July 1, 2011) – The Academy at Shell Point invites the public to attend a presentation by Kristie Anders, Education Director for Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation. This free event will take place on Friday, July 29, from 1:45pm to 3:15pm in the Social Center on The Island at Shell Point Retirement Community.
Anders will focus on the Everglades, Florida’s largest wilderness, for this presentation. Since our region is downstream, we are affected by the changes in that environment. This presentation will offer an overview of this stunning and vulnerable place. Registration is free; however, space is limited for this event, so if you would like to sign up, or for more information, please call (239) 454-2054.
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