FORT MYERS, Fla. (December 30, 2011) – Shell Point Retirement Community will host an Assisted Living Open House on Saturday, January 7, from 10am to 3pm at the Arbor Assisted Living facility located in the Woodlands at Shell Point. Guests will have the opportunity to learn more about the assisted living options at Shell Point, as well as visit the mini-health fair that will offer vision screenings, blood pressure checks, and balance assessments. While at the open house, individuals can participate in personally-guided tours of the building and attend an informative presentation about the lifestyle and care assisted living residents receive.
“As our aging seniors in Southwest Florida struggle during tough economic times we want to make sure that our community can offer a variety of choices for their lifestyles and needs,” said Rita Southern, director of assisted living facilities and resident support services. “Assisted Living offers individuals more of a home-like environment, while improving the daily quality of life through a variety of amenities.”
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The informational meetings will be held at 10:00am on the following dates in the main Commons located in The Woodlands neighborhood at Shell Point.
“The crafts created by the Shell Point resident artisans span the creative continuum from jewelry to woodworking, to fine needlework. Some of the painting and photography is represented in one-of-a-kind greeting cards,” said Teri Kollath, manager of The Academy of Lifelong Learning and Volunteer Services for Shell Point. “A lot of time and dedication goes into each item sold there, and additionally the entire Gift Shop is operated by resident volunteers. Many items are created in our resident woodshop, pottery studio, stained glass and lapidary studio, painting studio and even books from resident authors are represented.”
“We are so excited with the recent improvement and additions to The Salon & Spa at Shell Point,” said Robyn Church, salon manager for Shell Point Retirement Community. “With the renovations complete, we can now offer more services to more people. We have always had a full service salon, but now we can add new clients while also making sure that our current clientele continues to receive great service.”
Back by popular demand, Tim Zimmerman and the King’s Brass will be back to perform at Shell Point and audience members will be privileged to participate in live video recordings of the King’s Brass concerts. Renowned for their presentations of hymn classics with a contemporary flair, the King’s Brass features three trumpets, three trombones, a tuba, percussion, and keyboards. Each instrument blends together to create a show of innovative worship for the enjoyment of all generations.
The holidays are a time when families gather together to celebrate; however, they can also be a time for discussing the future. If you are concerned for a parent or loved one, but find it difficult to discuss such serious issues as healthcare, transportation, driving, and even a decline in their health recently, you can get more information on how to approach this conversation from experienced professionals at Shell Point.