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Shell Point Welcomes Local Students for Educational Butterfly Habitat Expedition

FORT MYERS, Fla. ( May 26, 2016)

Shell Point Retirement Community recently welcomed 44 students from the Gladiolus Learning and Development (GLAD) Center for a hands-on, educational visit to the Shell Point Butterfly Habitat, located on The Island. The tour coincided with the GLAD Center’s study unit about butterfly lifecycles in late April.

Students listened to a lesson about metamorphosis by Shell Point resident Lynda Freisner, who described the process of cultivating an attractive garden. Children searched for winged insects from the Butterfly Habitat’s shaded observation deck, while referencing photographs of frequently spotted butterflies.

The children also teamed up with residents from the nearby King’s Crown assisted living facility to identify caterpillar species and chrysalises using magnifying glasses.

The GLAD Center students closed out their visit by enjoying sugar-glazed cookies in the shape of a Monarch butterfly and completing a butterfly-themed craft project with King’s Crown residents. “It was rewarding to witness these intergenerational interactions as the children shared stories of how butterflies had hatched in their own classroom,” shared Morgan Clayman, assisted living activities supervisor.  Continue reading “Shell Point Welcomes Local Students for Educational Butterfly Habitat Expedition”

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2016 Shell Point Summer Concert Series Showcases “The Classics” with Four Performances

FORT MYERS, Fla. ( May 24, 2016)

Tickets are now available for Shell Point Retirement Community’s 2016 Summer Concert Series, which features three performances plus a bonus concert. The series offers diverse, affordable entertainment during summertime in Southwest Florida. All performances begin at 7:30 p.m. in The Village Church on The Island, 15100 Shell Point Blvd., Fort Myers, and the doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Kicking off on Tuesday, June 14, with The Stardust Memories Big Band, the Shell Point Summer Concert Series also welcomes Ethan Uslan, Ragtime Pianist, on Thursday, July 14; and Gulfshore Trio on Thursday, Sept. 15. A bonus concert will take place on Thursday, Aug. 25, and features the Southwest Florida Chamber Symphony Orchestra.

Don’t miss out on series savings with the 2016 Summer Concert Series Pass, which is available for just $50 – a savings of $10. The bonus concert is not included in the pass; bonus concert tickets cost $25 each. The series pass, as well as individual tickets for all concerts, are available through the box office at (239) 454-2067, or at www.shellpoint.org/concerts.

“The Shell Point Summer Concert Series is back with an engaging lineup of highly acclaimed, talented musicians,” said Laura Slack, director of Resident Life. “This season focuses on the classics, highlighting traditions that include big band, jazz, and classical musical numbers.”  Continue reading “2016 Shell Point Summer Concert Series Showcases “The Classics” with Four Performances”

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Shell Point Raises the Roof on $14 Million Clubhouse

FORT MYERS, Fla. ( May 10, 2016)

Shell Point Retirement Community recently celebrated a major construction milestone during a traditional “topping off” ceremony for its two-story, 35,000-square-foot clubhouse located at Shell Point Golf Course. Wright Construction Group is building the $14 million facility.

As hot, rainy summer months approach, interior construction will address remaining mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems. Installation of final equipment, interior décor, staff training, and other finishing touches are underway; amenities will include premium audio/visual equipment for small-scale concerts and speaking events, supportive aids for the hearing impaired, and full Wi-Fi.

Early estimates indicate that The Shell Point Clubhouse will be ready for use in fall 2016.

Club memberships will be offered on a limited basis to the local Fort Myers community, who will share the facility with Shell Point residents. Shell Point Clubhouse members will have access to a fully equipped exercise room offering popular fitness and aerobics classes.

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Potts Named Nursing Home Administrator at The Larsen Pavilion at Shell Point

FORT MYERS, Fla. ( May 5, 2016)

Shell Point Retirement Community, Florida’s largest single-site continuing care retirement community (CCRC), recently named Doug Potts administrator of its 219-bed Larsen Pavilion skilled nursing facility, and director of long term care.

In this role, Potts directs a broad array of healthcare services, ensuring effective delivery by a 180-person care team to meet the highest standards required by the state of Florida and federal regulations. His role includes overseeing the therapy program and services that are provided at the Shell Point Rehabilitation Center, as well as memory care, long- and short-term skilled nursing care, and hospice services, which are offered daily to Shell Point’s 2,400 residents, as well as members of the local community, as needed.

Potts brings more than 20 years of experience in healthcare administration and management, including opening two skilled nursing facilities and assisted living communities. Potts holds a Bachelor of Science degree in psychology from the University of South Florida, and a Master of Science degree in healthcare administration from Florida Gulf Coast University. Continue reading “Potts Named Nursing Home Administrator at The Larsen Pavilion at Shell Point”