The Academy of Lifelong Learning at Shell Point welcomes Kristie Anders, education director for the Sanibel Captiva Conservation Foundation, as she returns to share “The ABCs of Birds.” Anders’ presentation is scheduled on Thursday, Sept. 18 from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Grand Cypress Room of The Woodlands at Shell Point Retirement Community.
Anders will share a basic introduction to birds, highlighting around 20 of the most common and easily recognizable birds seen throughout Southwest Florida. All are welcome to enjoy Anders’ lighthearted look at our feathered friends – a birding background will not be needed! This course is free, but space is limited and registration is required by calling (239) 489-8472.
The Academy of Lifelong Learning at Shell Point is an educational initiative for the residents of the retirement community. The Academy provides approximately 80 classes each semester that encompass a well-rounded curriculum of educational opportunities for senior adults. The Academy of Lifelong Learning at Shell Point was named as one of 2008’s most innovative active aging programs by the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA), an association that supports professionals who develop wellness/fitness facilities and services for age 50-plus adults.
Shell Point Retirement Community is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community located in Fort Myers just off Summerlin Road and McGregor Boulevard, two miles before the Sanibel causeway. A nationally recognized leader in the retirement industry, the community offers retirement living in a resort-style environment with an 18-hole championship golf course that is open to the public, deep water boating access with free boat dockage, and recreational and fitness facilities. To learn more about Shell Point, visit www.shellpoint.org or call 1-800-780-1131.
