TOUCHMARK ON SADDLE DRIVE THE{FULL} LIFE April 2014 Educational Lunch ’n Learn starts April 15 April 29: The Seven Most Important Documents of Estate Planning Tom Harlan, an attorney specializing in estate planning, will talk about the documents that every senior should have and why they are important. May 13: I’m Just Looking, But for What? Options for Seniors to Satisfy New Needs Sue Meardon, RN, director of HomeLink and Hospice of St. Peter’s Hospital, will discuss housing and personal service options available to older adults in the local market. May 27: I Have Too Much Stuff! Organizing to Help Optimize a Smaller Space Jean Geotz, from Jean Gets You Organized, will present innovative ideas to maximize space. Touchmark Executive Director Merry Lunde will kick off the community’s seven-part Lunch ’n Learn Series with Change is Inevitable: How to Be Proactive in the Aging Process. The public is invited April 15 at 11 am. Merry will break down the change process into bite-sized pieces and offer helpful tips. Each Lunch ’n Learn will focus on an educational topic related to life changes and offer practical tips for success. There is no charge, and people can RSVP for each session, which will include lunch. The other dates and topics are: Video series travels the world Sunday afternoons at 3:30 pm, residents have gathered in the Forum to travel the world while watching Scenic Routes Around the World, showing exotic and beautiful roads, rivers, and trails throughout the world. The show is in high definition and brings details alive. In April, the group will explore India, Germany, Japan, Egypt, and Central America. (cont.)
April 2014Contact a Full Life team member for additional details, including registration, transportation information, and participation requirements.
Saturday, April 12, 1 pm Saturday Cinema: Saving Mr. Banks. Learn the story behind the creation of the movie Mary Poppins. Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson star in this movie. Forum.
Tuesday, April 15, 3:30 pm Tax Relief Party with coffee and brownies. Celebrate the end of the tax season at a social hour. Lobby.
Thursday, April 17, 2 pm Rainbow Rose Craft. Learn the method to create these multicolored roses, which uses real flowers, and take one home. Hobby Room.
Saturday, April 19, 11 am Easter Egg Hunt and Hot Dog Lunch. This popular annual Touchmark event includes 5,000 treat-filled eggs as well as an assortment of age-appropriate prizes for children of the greater Helena community. A no-charge hot dog
lunch will be offered with donations accepted to help the Angel Fund. There will be live music, a bounce house, and other entertainment for the whole family. Front Parking/Lawn Area.
Thursday, April 24, 2 pm Celebrate National Poetry Month with a Classic Poetry Out Loud Program. Enjoy reading or listening to a variety of classic poems read by residents and local students. We will share favorites and maybe discover some new preferences. Hot apple cider and molasses cookies will be served. Forum.
Saturday, April 26, 1 pm Saturday Cinema: 12 Years a Slave. Based on a true story of one man’s fight for survival and freedom. Set in the years before the Civil War in the United States, actor Chiwetel Ejiofor was nominated for an Oscar for his role as Solomon Northup. Watch this Academy Award-winning movie on Touchmark’s big screen. Forum.
See the full calendar of events online: TouchmarkHelena.com/pdf/community-event-
calendar.pdf
Educational Lunch ’n Learn starts April 15
April 29: The Seven Most Important Documents of Estate Planning Tom Harlan, an attorney specializing in estate planning, will talk about the documents that every senior should have and why they are important.
May 13: I’m Just Looking, But for What? Options for Seniors to Satisfy New Needs Sue Meardon, RN, director of HomeLink and
Hospice of St. Peter’s Hospital, will discuss housing and personal service options available to older adults in the local market.
May 27: I Have Too Much Stuff! Organizing to Help Optimize a Smaller Space Jean Geotz, from Jean Gets You Organized, will present innovative ideas to maximize space.
Touchmark Executive Director Merry Lunde will kick off the community’s seven-part Lunch ’n Learn Series with Change is Inevitable: How to Be Proactive in the Aging Process. The public is invited April 15 at 11 am. Merry will break down the change process into bite-sized pieces and offer helpful tips.
Each Lunch ’n Learn will focus on an educational topic related to life changes and offer practical tips for success. There is no charge, and people can RSVP for each session, which will include lunch. The other dates and topics are:
Video series travels the worldSunday afternoons at 3:30 pm, residents have gathered in the Forum to travel the world while watching Scenic Routes Around the World, showing exotic and beautiful roads, rivers, and trails throughout the world. The show is in high definition and brings details alive. In April, the group will explore India, Germany, Japan, Egypt, and Central America.
Marge Coalman, EdDVice President of Wellness & Programs
THOUGHT{FULL} Life Balance—the value of giving back
“ ... The scientific community is also looking more at the outcomes and benefits for older adults who volunteer. The psychosocial and mental health benefits have been studied for several years in regard to reduced risk factors for depression, loneliness, and isolation. A newer focus is the physical health benefits. In 2013, Carnegie Mellon University researchers looked specifically at the relationship between volunteerism and lower blood pressure. They discovered that as little as 200 hours of volunteering annually showed a dramatic lowering of blood pressure. ...”
Read more online at Touchmark.com/wellness-forum.
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From apartment 202, you can take in a spectacular view of the Helena Valley and Sleeping Giant of the Big Belt Range. The apartment offers a convenient location in the main building and includes 683 square feet, one bedroom, and one bathroom.
With many updates throughout, cottage 901 offers a spectacular view from the living room and includes more than 1,528 square feet, a sunroom with a gas stove, fenced patio, and Silhouette® window shadings. The paint and flooring have also been updated in this popular Wakefield cottage.
Embrace your style
Are daily demands overwhelming your schedule? At Touchmark, you can discover and create the right balance for you. Shed the time-consuming home maintenance and meal prep. Enjoy hobbies, friendships, and family. Visit us. Learn how you can build a {FULL} life at Touchmark.
CAPTURING DELIGHT{FULL} MOMENTSJune 10: Staging and Prepping Your Home to Sell
real estate agent Sandy Kokoruda will share tips on how to prepare a home.
June 24: Making Choices in the Downsizing Process Donna Tennison of Trio Estate Sales, who specializes in professional organizing/downsizing, will cover ideas for making choices on what to do with belongings.
July 8: Changing the Way We Age Nanette Whitman-Holmes, Touchmark Life Enrichment/Wellness director, will discuss how to age in a positive way. Touchmark residents will also participate in a panel discussion.
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Self-taught musician brings joy and tunes to othersAfter George McMurray retired from Colorado State University, where he taught Spanish and Spanish American Literature, he started tinkering on the piano.
The retired professor and author began to pour time and energy into the music and learned to play by ear. “No sheet music for me,” says George, who has an extensive repertoire.
Now, George shares his musical talents with other residents by playing the piano twice a month during a cocktail hour (Thursdays from 4 to 5 pm). He also leads a name-that-tune discussion at the gathering.
Residents explored the exhibits at Montana WILD. The visit included live raptor, amphibian, mammal, and fish programs. Irish dancers and a calligraphy class also attracted lots of participation.
From apartment 202, you can take in a spectacular view of the Helena Valley and Sleeping Giant of the Big Belt Range. The apartment offers a convenient location in the main building and includes 683 square feet, one bedroom, and one bathroom.
With many updates throughout, cottage 901 offers a spectacular view from the living room and includes more than 1,528 square feet, a sunroom with a gas stove, fenced patio, and Silhouette® window shadings. The paint and flooring have also been updated in this popular Wakefield cottage.
Embrace your style
Are daily demands overwhelming your schedule? At Touchmark, you can discover and create the right balance for you. Shed the time-consuming home maintenance and meal prep. Enjoy hobbies, friendships, and family. Visit us. Learn how you can build a {FULL} life at Touchmark.
CAPTURING DELIGHT{FULL} MOMENTSJune 10: Staging and Prepping Your Home to Sell
real estate agent Sandy Kokoruda will share tips on how to prepare a home.
June 24: Making Choices in the Downsizing Process Donna Tennison of Trio Estate Sales, who specializes in professional organizing/downsizing, will cover ideas for making choices on what to do with belongings.
July 8: Changing the Way We Age Nanette Whitman-Holmes, Touchmark Life Enrichment/Wellness director, will discuss how to age in a positive way. Touchmark residents will also participate in a panel discussion.
(cont.)
Self-taught musician brings joy and tunes to othersAfter George McMurray retired from Colorado State University, where he taught Spanish and Spanish American Literature, he started tinkering on the piano.
The retired professor and author began to pour time and energy into the music and learned to play by ear. “No sheet music for me,” says George, who has an extensive repertoire.
Now, George shares his musical talents with other residents by playing the piano twice a month during a cocktail hour (Thursdays from 4 to 5 pm). He also leads a name-that-tune discussion at the gathering.
Residents explored the exhibits at Montana WILD. The visit included live raptor, amphibian, mammal, and fish programs. Irish dancers and a calligraphy class also attracted lots of participation.
April 2014Contact a Full Life team member for additional details, including registration, transportation information, and participation requirements.
Saturday, April 12, 1 pm Saturday Cinema: Saving Mr. Banks. Learn the story behind the creation of the movie Mary Poppins. Tom Hanks and Emma Thompson star in this movie. Forum.
Tuesday, April 15, 3:30 pm Tax Relief Party with coffee and brownies. Celebrate the end of the tax season at a social hour. Lobby.
Thursday, April 17, 2 pm Rainbow Rose Craft. Learn the method to create these multicolored roses, which uses real flowers, and take one home. Hobby Room.
Saturday, April 19, 11 am Easter Egg Hunt and Hot Dog Lunch. This popular annual Touchmark event includes 5,000 treat-filled eggs as well as an assortment of age-appropriate prizes for children of the greater Helena community. A no-charge hot dog
lunch will be offered with donations accepted to help the Angel Fund. There will be live music, a bounce house, and other entertainment for the whole family. Front Parking/Lawn Area.
Thursday, April 24, 2 pm Celebrate National Poetry Month with a Classic Poetry Out Loud Program. Enjoy reading or listening to a variety of classic poems read by residents and local students. We will share favorites and maybe discover some new preferences. Hot apple cider and molasses cookies will be served. Forum.
Saturday, April 26, 1 pm Saturday Cinema: 12 Years a Slave. Based on a true story of one man’s fight for survival and freedom. Set in the years before the Civil War in the United States, actor Chiwetel Ejiofor was nominated for an Oscar for his role as Solomon Northup. Watch this Academy Award-winning movie on Touchmark’s big screen. Forum.
See the full calendar of events online: TouchmarkHelena.com/pdf/community-event-
calendar.pdf
Educational Lunch ’n Learn starts April 15
April 29: The Seven Most Important Documents of Estate Planning Tom Harlan, an attorney specializing in estate planning, will talk about the documents that every senior should have and why they are important.
May 13: I’m Just Looking, But for What? Options for Seniors to Satisfy New Needs Sue Meardon, RN, director of HomeLink and
Hospice of St. Peter’s Hospital, will discuss housing and personal service options available to older adults in the local market.
May 27: I Have Too Much Stuff! Organizing to Help Optimize a Smaller Space Jean Geotz, from Jean Gets You Organized, will present innovative ideas to maximize space.
Touchmark Executive Director Merry Lunde will kick off the community’s seven-part Lunch ’n Learn Series with Change is Inevitable: How to Be Proactive in the Aging Process. The public is invited April 15 at 11 am. Merry will break down the change process into bite-sized pieces and offer helpful tips.
Each Lunch ’n Learn will focus on an educational topic related to life changes and offer practical tips for success. There is no charge, and people can RSVP for each session, which will include lunch. The other dates and topics are:
Video series travels the worldSunday afternoons at 3:30 pm, residents have gathered in the Forum to travel the world while watching Scenic Routes Around the World, showing exotic and beautiful roads, rivers, and trails throughout the world. The show is in high definition and brings details alive. In April, the group will explore India, Germany, Japan, Egypt, and Central America.
Marge Coalman, EdDVice President of Wellness & Programs
THOUGHT{FULL} Life Balance—the value of giving back
“ ... The scientific community is also looking more at the outcomes and benefits for older adults who volunteer. The psychosocial and mental health benefits have been studied for several years in regard to reduced risk factors for depression, loneliness, and isolation. A newer focus is the physical health benefits. In 2013, Carnegie Mellon University researchers looked specifically at the relationship between volunteerism and lower blood pressure. They discovered that as little as 200 hours of volunteering annually showed a dramatic lowering of blood pressure. ...”
