About a third were Bentley residents. About 14 tutors are now active at Bentley, teaching English to employees who request instruction. According to Janet Hitler, administrator of the program, the housekeepers are learning to communicate effectively with the residents. Friends of Bentley Village raise funds through sales in the White Elephant Shop in the community center. The next tutor-training session for the Literacy Council will be at Bentley Village from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays, June 2 and 9.
Registration is necessary.
The public is encouraged to participate as well as the affiliates and realty companies of the Bonita Springs Board of Realtors. Many of us have family members and friends who have been affected by cancer and we have quite a few participating in the Survivors' Walk scheduled for 9 p.m. Friday. The One Source Team will be selling specialty food items grilled at their spot. They also are selling chances for a one week getaway to a Caribbean Island, donated by Debi Chesebro. Bruce Mazzola, managing broker, has even volunteered to add his expertise to the tent and location although he was disappointed he couldn't get a lake or preserve view.