The Resort Service Department goal is to meet the social, fitness and cultural needs of the Shell Point residence. Each month 17 to 20 programs are scheduled. These programs offer everything from an evening of Dining in Naples, catching a Miracle Baseball game or being entertained by a Jazz trio. Through out the year you will be delighted by the array of Holiday programs such as a Home for the Holidays event or an Ice Cream Social on the Fourth of July. We are not confined to the Shell Point Neighborhood for our events. Throughout the year you will be informed of travel opportunities to Orlando, Savannah and other great tourist attractions.
How do you sign up for these events? On the last business day of the month the Shell Point Life magazine will be distributed. Please take the time to review the list of activities and decide which program you would like to attend. On the first business day of the month, residents have the opportunity to sign up via phone or in person at either the Island or Woodlands Service Desk, beginning at 8:15 am. This is a first come first served process. You are able to pay at time of sign up, or charge the amount to your resident account. After maximum number of enrollees is met, a waiting list is begun. If space becomes available due to cancellations you will be notified by phone.
Our "Let the Shows Begin" theater and musical selections offer programs at local Theatre venues. We provide the transportation and arrange your tickets. Your ears will be delighted when you attend one of the very talented musicians that are involved in the "Shell Point Concert Series". Information on both of these programs will be distributed through out the year.
There are three Health Clubs at Shell Point. Each neighborhood has their own facility but please feel free to utilize any of them. The Health Clubs are all fully equipped with cardio equipment as well as weight resistance machines. Our certified Fitness Instructors offer a wide variety of classes. Please refer to the Health Club schedule located at either Service Desk.
Shell Point also offers a variety of amenities. At each neighborhood there are pools for a day of relaxation. If you have a green thumb there are more than 60 garden plots available on a first come first serve basis. Tennis courts are located at the Woodlands. On the Island, we have a 75 slip marina that can accommodate boats up to 42 feet in length. Also on the Island are the Woodshop, Art Studio, Stamp Room, Pottery Room and the Orchid House. Libraries, Game Rooms and Computer Labs are located both at the Island and the Woodlands.
In addition to the above mentioned programs Shell Point has over 60 Activity Groups! Resident Volunteers lead each of the groups with support from the Program Coordinators. With so many talented residents and such a diverse list of activities you are certain to find an activity to join. The groups are formed according to resident interest. A schedule of the following Shell Point Activities is found in the monthly Shell Point Life on the Happenings page. See the Weekly Reminder and SPTV – channel 11 for time and meeting places.
Mary
Mary Franklin
Manager Resort Services
Volunteers play a vital role at Shell Point. There are five areas of assigned volunteer opportunity:
- Volunteer Service Groups, Committees, and Advisory Boards
- Volunteer Led Activities
- The Pavilion Auxiliary
- King's Crown and The Arbor
- Presentations in the Academy at Shell Point
Please watch page 3 of the Weekly Reminder for listings of current volunteer opportunities.
Volunteer leaders are profiled weekly on Volunteer Corner, SPTV Channel 11.
Volunteering begins with a visit to the volunteer manager, who gives in-depth information about all volunteer opportunities and makes every effort to match the volunteer with a position that fills a specific need at Shell Point and provides a sense of satisfaction to the resident volunteer. Call 454-2254 for an appointment to begin the process.
PROCEDURES FOR VOLUNTEER SERVICE
Volunteer Sign-in Form
Each volunteer maintains this record of hours served and submits the form annually for inclusion in the volunteer database. Information and invitations are generated from this database.
Name Badges
Each volunteer wears a Shell Point name badge for identification and recognition while serving in public areas.
Assignment
Each volunteer is assigned to a staff person or volunteer leader or chairperson for direction and support.
It is our goal to provide meaningful opportunities for the residents of Shell Point to contribute their lifetime of accumulated wisdom, experience and compassion on a volunteer basis in their own community.
I look forward to sharing those opportunities with you in the Weekly Reminder (page 3), in Shell Point Life and on SPTV.
Teri
Teri Kollath
Manager of Academy and Volunteer Services
The following groups and committees meet regularly and provide the occasion to enjoy fellowship, while lending a helping hand and making life richer for all Shell Point residents. New volunteers are needed and welcomed.
Academy Host
Volunteer hosts greet, confirm registration, answer questions, handout evaluations. Orientation is provided and hosts make a great difference in the quality of the participant’s experience.
Adopt-A-Road
Volunteers help keep Shell Point Boulevard looking great! They clean up debris one Saturday each month.
Advisory Boards
Volunteers share their expertise and enthusiasm to serve as representatives to help facilitate growth and implement programs in the following areas: the Academy at Shell Point, Fine and Performing Arts, Program Advisory Board, and Technology and Community Thrift Store.
Ambassadors
Represent the Shell Point community at programs and events that are open to the public at the Ask a Resident table. They are oriented and their contribution is appreciated by all who are seeking a resident’s perspective on resident life.
Arbor Medical Center Greeters
Volunteers’ assure that all residents are greeted and checked in with the appropriate doctor. Volunteers provide additional support to the Arbor Medical Staff by answering phones and directing calls.
Clerical
Organized, helpful residents help with mailings, decorating, and holiday and event preparation.
Communications
Residents serve as on air talent, news gatherers, camera operators and other roles associated with SPTV and Shell Point Life magazine.
Community Thrift Store
Resident volunteers serve on seven committees to support the operations of the store including: Receiving, Research, Sorting and Pricing, Sales, Repair and Maintenance, Display and Design, Marketing.
Computer Instructors
Resident volunteers who teach computer information to proctors and to other residents via the Academy at Shell Point.
Computer Assistants
Proctors assist residents in the Computer Centers on The Island and at The Woodlands. Assistants must have some computer knowledge, and they have the opportunity to increase their knowledge through the Academy at Shell Point and Computer Club programs.
Costume Closet
Costumes are maintained and leant to Shell Point groups and for Shell Point themed events.
Country Store Shopper
Residents shop for items sold on a regular basis in our Assisted Living resident stores.
Court Volunteers
Court volunteers are appointed by Court Representatives. Volunteers assist their residents in various projects and provide a welcome to new residents.
Decorating
Resident volunteers share their abilities to help plan and implement decorations for community events.
Genealogy Club
A resident volunteer facilitates this meeting, featuring different genealogical topics each month. The Shell Point Library provides a Genealogy library located at the Woodlands’ Computer Lab.
Gift Shop
All items sold in The Gift Shop are either made or enhanced by Shell Point residents. Volunteers select, record, display and sell all items in The Gift Shop.
Golf Player Assistant
Resident golfers welcome and assist golfers to play in accordance with Shell Point guidelines.
Hope Hospice @ Shell Point
Volunteers are cross-trained by Hope Hospice and The Pavilion Auxiliary to serve Hospice patients in the skilled nursing facility.
Hospitality
Hosts help assemble, serve and clean up at Shell Point events where food and beverages are part of the program.
Huggie Hearts
Volunteers sew and stuff pillows used by patients recovering from open-heart surgery as part of their therapy, in conjunction with Gulf Coast Medical Center.
Hurricane Helpers
All who will volunteer if a hurricane threatens Shell Point are urged to contact their court representative to offer help with preparation, help in the shelter, and support to neighbors after a storm event.
Knitters Anonymous
Like to knit? Join the knitters group, which meets once a month. All yarn is supplied and finished items are donated to charitable organizations around the world.
Lap Robes
If you enjoy working with fabric, sewing on the machine, or stuffing pillows, Lap Robes is the group for you. Lap robes and matching pillows are created for residents of The Pavilion. This group meets twice a month.
Library
The library is staffed entirely by volunteers, including the main library in the Resident Activity Center, The Arbor, the King’s Crown Library, and the Genealogy Library located at the Commons at The Woodlands. The Library provides a monthly Book Talk Book Review.
Meals on Wheels
Volunteer drivers deliver meals to residents of The Woodlands and Eagles Preserve on an as-needed basis.
Morning Callers
Volunteers make calls to all residents in the Morning Assurance program who have not cleared their morning assurance alarm.
Pharmacy Volunteers
Volunteers assist staff with various clerical tasks.
Plant Propagation
Volunteers help to divide and propagate plants in the Shell Point Nursery to display throughout Shell Point.
Personal Shopper
Residents shop for personal items for residents of our Assisted Living facility residents. This service is extremely appreciated by those who would have a difficult time navigating the shopping on their own.
Residents' Council
Elected Court Representatives provide leadership within each court, appointing volunteers as needed. The Council provides a sense of community within each court.
Salon Greeters
Volunteers assist staff with various clerical and salon related tasks.
Sewing
Residents share their talents and abilities for decorative items and to create and repair miscellaneous fabric items.
Stamp Project
The Stamp Project meets on Tuesday and Friday mornings. They prepare stamps for resale to stamp collectors. All proceeds go to purchase Sunday school material used by churches in South America.
Typist/Data Entry
Residents assist resident groups with typing and data entry projects.
United Parcel Service (UPS)
Volunteers assist residents with their packing and shipping needs. Special expanded hours during the Christmas season.
Welcome Center
Volunteers assist staff with various clerical tasks, as well as answering the phone and directing visitors.
Woodlands Mini-Library
Pick up a book or two at the Woodlands Mini-Library located in the Common’s Game Room. There is something for everyone’s reading pleasure.
The Pavilion Auxiliary has a long and rich tradition of providing extra special attention to the needs of Larsen Pavilion residents. Guided by the staff of the skilled nursing facility, auxiliary volunteers serve through the committees.
All volunteers in the Larsen Pavilion become members of the Auxiliary, serving on one or more of the committees. They have the advantages of an orientation program and further preparation when necessary. The Auxiliary Orientation is provided on the fourth Friday of each month by the volunteer manager and the board members of the Auxiliary. Upon completion of an Auxiliary Orientation, the new volunteer is introduced to the committee chairman who provides information and schedules. Volunteers wear blue smocks and name badges for identification.
AUXILIARY COMMITTEES AND DESCRIPTIONS
Activities
Assist the Pavilion Activities Department with regularly planned activities and with special events, including escorting residents to and from special events.
Beverage Cart
Provides beverages and conversation on the first and third floors. Further training is needed.
Birthday
Deliver cards and flowers for Larson Pavilion residents’ birthdays. The flowers are hand picked from the Shell Point Rose Garden.
Meet with residents of the first, second or third floor on a short term basis, or longer for friendship and support.
Chaplain’s Ministry
Assist with the spiritual needs of residents through weekly visitation, and includes assistance with special services.
Clerical
Assist with filing, typing, copying, correspondence, distribution of mailings, tabulation of volunteer hours.
Concierge
To augment the service provided to the first floor patients working closely with the staff, related to the daily care they receive and to complement the daily needs of the patients as they arise.
Dining
Provide companionship and assistance for residents at mealtime in the first and third floor Dining Rooms. Further training is needed.
Flower Committee
Volunteers of the flower committee purchase, maintain and place seasonal plants on the first floor of the Larsen Pavilion.
Visitors (One-on-one visits with residents)
Committee members are assigned residents to visit on an informal basis, as they build friendship and support. Volunteers may assist with reading mail, helping with correspondence, escorting to Larson Pavilion activities.
Hospitality
Extend hospitality to the patients and residents of the Larsen Pavilion.
Library
Maintains the Larsen Pavilion library and takes it to residents via the book cart.
Mail
Sorts and delivers residents’ mail. May include, if requested, opening and reading letters and packages.
Menu
Help residents and patients with menu selections.
Music
Provides accompaniment for special events and holidays, exercise programs, sing-along, coffee hours and socials, religious programs, spiritual events, and evening programs.
Reception Desk
Provides a welcome to visitors to the Larsen Pavilion, while ensuring that visitors comply with sign-in and sign-out procedures.
Resident Relations
Calls on new resident as soon as possible after admission to the first floor to introduce the committee’s purpose of maintaining supportive contact.
Shopping Cart
Provides a traveling cart to each room on a regular basis to allow residents to shop for notepaper, cards, stamps, hand/body lotion, candy, cracker and cheese packets, etc. Special orders welcome. Individual shopping is done by request
Wheelchair
The Wheelchair Committee provides, maintains and repairs Shell Point wheelchairs. The committee assigns wheelchairs to Larson Pavilion residents for their personal use, and sees to the availability of wheelchairs in the Larsen Pavilion lobby.
Volunteers are supported by the Activities Staff in each facility.
Activity Leaders
Many opportunities to share your talents and interests.
Volunteer Groups
Groups and activities are formed according to the needs and interests of residents with potential for resident volunteer support.
Residents interested in volunteering at either facility can call the Shell Point volunteer coordinator (454-2290). Suggestions and assistance are welcome!
Activities and groups are formed according to resident interest. Activities and groups are led by resident volunteers, with staff support from the Resort Services Manager (454-2152)
See the Shell Point Life, Weekly Reminder and SPTV-Channel 11 for times and meeting places.
Artists Group
All residents interested in art are invited to attend a monthly meeting. An art show is held yearly. The Art Studio is located in the Tunnel Area.
Ballroom Dancing
Grab your partner and join this group as they reminisce and remember all of those lovely dances from yester year.
Beady-Eyed Bead Club
This creative group meets weekly for crafting and camaraderie.
Bible Study (Groups)
Shell Point has a variety of Bible study groups. Please see the Weekly Reminder for the complete listings.
Billiards
A Billiards table is located in the Resident Activity Center.
Bocce
This resident led group is very active once a week at the Woodlands court.
Bridge
There are many different Bridge Groups in which you may participate, such as Duplicate, Progressive, and Introduction. Choose one or play all.
Sunday Matinee
Concerts and movies are held once a month at The Woodlands. A variety of music and movies are played. The program planned is announced on the Happenings page in the Shell Point Life, Weekly Reminder and SPTV-Channel 11.
Christmas Cantata
If you love to sing, or have a musical talent to share, join the Cantata. Rehearsals take place from October to December for a program on Christmas Day.
Current Events
If you like to keep up on current events, join this group. Each week resident volunteers present newsworthy topics for discussion.
DVD Movie
Join your friends and neighbors for a movie chosen for your enjoyment. See the Happenings page in Shell Point Life and Weekly Reminder for titles and times.
Euchre
Group meets once a week to play Euchre at the Woodlands.
Game Night
Game Night is held weekly with a variety of games available to play. You do not need a partner to attend.
Gardens
Residents maintain both a Butterfly garden and a Rose garden. The Butterfly garden is geared to attract different species of butterflies all year round. The Rose garden provides roses to present to the residents of the Larsen Pavilion on their birthday.
Great Decisions Discussion Group
Join this group for discussions of international importance. Different topics are discussed at each meeting.
Hymn Sing
Come join your friends and neighbors in raising your voice to praise God at a monthly Hymn Sing held in the Resident Activity Center.
Information Forum
Monthly meeting that ranges in topics to the latest computer trends to cutting edge wellness topics.
Inquiring Minds
Meets weekly to focus, inquire, discuss, and answer topics, concerns, problems, and issues.
Jazz 'N Stuff
Do drop in to the Grand Cypress Room/WDL for some impromptu Jazz & Stuff. Bring your instrument or just sing along to favorites you remember.
Knitters Group
If you enjoy knitting, this group is great. The group gathers together to knit, share techniques, as well as socialize.
Ladies Golf Association (LGA)
Residents organize weekly for golf with friends and neighbors.
Lapidary
Lapidary equipment is located in the Craft Room (Tunnel area/Island) and is available upon request.
Line Dancing
Line dancing choreographed to country music. Great exercise and a wonderful way to meet lively folks who enjoy a good time on the dance floor.
MacUser Club
This group meets monthly to discuss Apple computer topics.
Mah-Jongg
Get together each week to play this ancient Chinese game. Strategic thinking and sharp decisions makes this game a lot of fun.
Men's Golf Association (MGA)
Residents organize weekly for golf with friends and neighbors.
Movie Night
Movie night is held monthly; please check the Happenings page, Shell Point Life or Weekly Reminder for movie title and date being shown.
Orchid House
Volunteers nurture and grow prize-winning orchids in the beautiful Orchid House (Island), which is open daily, year-round, for the pleasure of residents and their guests.
Paddler's Club
The Paddler's Club meets once a month to go on Canoe and Kayak trips along the shores and rivers of Southwest Florida. The group also has guest speakers to discuss water safety and tips.
Photo Club
Meets regularly to share information about photography and critiquing photos. Open to anyone who takes pictures.
Photography and Digital Lab
A photo dark room and digital photo processing equipment is available for resident use. It is located in the Tunnel area (Island).
Pinochle
You don't have to know how to play this card game--just come, learn, and meet new friends!
Pottery
The Pottery Studio (Tunnel area/Island) provides assistance to new potters and support to the experienced potter. The volunteer leader is on site each Monday.
Quilting
Meets weekly for avid quilters to get together to work on quilts that will be shown at their annual Quilt Show.
Recorders
Enjoy playing and learning the recorder with this instructor-led group. Novices welcome. The
Recorders perform at various Shell Point programs and events.
Scrabble
This stimulating game is played weekly in the library lounge.
Shell Point Model Yacht Club
Enjoy sailing? This group meets twice a week to sail and race their Victoria model sailboat.
Shuffleboard
The shuffleboard courts are located on the Island. Shuffleboard enthusiasts meet weekly to play.
Singers (Shell Point)
This group practices once a week and performs musical programs (fall, Christmas, and spring) for the enjoyment of residents and their guests.
Spanish Conversation Club
This group meets weekly to embrace the Spanish language and culture. Beginners and advanced speakers are welcome.
SPOT (Shell Point's Own Theatre)
Drama enthusiasts meet twice a month in a casual setting for dramatic readings. The group also performs two or three Shell Point programs per year.
Stained Glass
The Stained Glass studio is in the Tunnel area (Island).
Suzy Q Boat
Shell Point's own pontoon boat provides an opportunity to enjoy the lush mangroves and waterways that surround Shell Point. Volunteers captain the boat and provide an enjoyable narrative for residents and their guests.
Table Tennis
A ping pong table is located in the Tarpon Room. Join this group which meets several times a week for social play.
Tai Chi
Relaxing, flowing movements and poses to serene music proves to be an enjoyable way to increase balance, flexibility, and range of motion.
Tennis
A round robin is scheduled weekly at the Woodlands. Courts can be reserved at the Woodlands by calling the Woodlands Service Desk (454-2054).
Tone Chimes
This group (beginners and advanced) practices weekly. They perform throughout the year for the enjoyment of Shell Point residents and guests.
Train Room
This detailed and delightful model train exhibit is a replica of the State of Florida and provides enjoyment for residents and guests. Volunteer engineers, greeters and docents share the history and details of this exhibit.
Veterans Club
Group of Veterans from all branched of the armed forces gather monthly to discuss various topics and share stories.
Virtual Golf, Tennis, Bowling
Meet up at the R.A.C. to join friends for a virtual sporting game using the Wii computer system.
Wellness Forum
A monthly meeting to discuss a variety of wellness topics.
Woodshop
State-of-the-art woodworking equipment is available to all interested.
Monthly Special Events
Include special themed events, local trips, extended travel excursions, theater shows, Fine & Performing Arts concerts.
Annual Shows
Photo, Art, Quilt, Craft. Speaker Series, Administration meetings, Holiday events and more.
To review these events look under the “Happenings” section in the monthly publication of Shell Point Life magazine.
