The Academy of Lifelong Learning welcomes Author Charles Sobczak for “Florida’s Wildlife” on Tuesday, June 17 from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Grand Cypress Room at The Woodlands at Shell Point Retirement Community.
Author Charles Sobczak will draw on the extensive research he conducted for his last four nature-oriented books for this intriguing presentation about the wildlife of Florida. The course will begin with a look at the Paleo-Indian arrival in a much wilder and warmer environment more than 12,000 years ago. He will then cover the arrival of Ponce de Leon in 1513 and the early agricultural development of Sanibel. After a look at the recent rebound of wildlife in urban areas, Sobczak will review the impact of climate change and the future of Florida.
Tickets for each session are $10. Space is limited and registration is required by calling (239) 489-8472. If you are unable to attend a class that includes a fee, kindly give 24 hours notice to receive a refund.
The Academy of Lifelong Learning at Shell Point is an educational initiative for the residents of the retirement community. The Academy provides approximately 90 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, an association that supports professionals who develop wellness/fitness facilities and services for age 50-plus adults.
Shell Point Retirement Community is located in Fort Myers just off Summerlin Road and McGregor Boulevard, two miles before the Sanibel causeway. The community offers retirement living in a resort-style environment with a newly renovated 18-hole championship golf course, salons, restaurants, deep water boating access, and recreational and fitness facilities. To learn more about Shell Point Retirement Community, visit us at www.shellpoint.org or call 1-800-780-1131.
