FORT MYERS, Fla. ( November 24, 2015)
The 140 golfers who participated in Shell Point Retirement Community’s 12th annual Charity Golf Tournament on Nov. 13 enjoyed a day of beautiful weather, while raising $40,000 to benefit Shell Point’s Memory Care Programs.
The funds will serve Shell Point residents and members of the Southwest Florida community who suffer from memory loss and dementia due to Alzheimer’s and other brain diseases.
Presented by The Legacy Foundation at Shell Point, along with Title Co-Sponsors Wright Construction Group and FineMark National Bank & Trust, the 18-hole scramble ended with a catered barbecue luncheon. Emcee and ABC-7 news anchor Krista Fogelsong announced the tournament winners and thanked sponsors for supporting the event.
“The best part is that we raised money for an excellent cause,” said Scott Loiacano, Wright Construction Group, Title Co-Sponsor.Shell Point Golf Club’s 18-hole, par-71 championship golf course is an Audubon-certified property, offering a grass driving range and practice green, lessons coordinated by PGA pro Gary Keating, plus a fully stocked pro shop and snack bar. The course is open to the public, and is located near the entrance to Shell Point Retirement Community at 17401 On Par Boulevard, Fort Myers, Florida, two miles before the Sanibel Island Causeway. For more information, visit www.shellpointgolf.com.
About Shell Point Retirement Community
Shell Point Retirement Community, founded in 1968, is a nonprofit continuing care retirement community located in Fort Myers, Florida. Shell Point offers independent retirement living, assisted living, and skilled nursing for its 2,400 residents in an active, resort-style environment. Lifestyle amenities include deep-water boating access with free dockage, a championship 18-hole golf course, and other recreational and educational activities. To learn more, visit www.shellpoint.org or call 1-800-780-1131.
