Touchmark at Mt. Bachelor Village - April 2014 Newsletter
1. Touchmark hosts a themed lunch every month,
and the recent gathering gave many couples
married more than 60 years an opportunity to
share stories and photos.
Each photo had its own personality and story.
Don Marshall showed a picture of himself right
before he returned to war. With only 48 hours
until he had to leave, Don married the glamorous
19-year-old Mildred. “She is just as glamorous
today as she was in her photo, 70 years ago,” says
Don.
Jim and Fannie Cate shared that they have been
married 67-and-a-half years. Fannie showed a
photo of her standing alongside her new, tall,
handsome husband. She’s pictured wearing a
chic, simple suit with a small hat.
The third-longest married couple was Bud and
Doris Wright, who tied the knot almost 65 years
ago.
Several of the men shared stories of wedding
pranks, such as a handcuffed groom and best
man. Also, one groomsman strategically planted
smelly cheese in the newlyweds’ car.
The couples also offered their insight to
successful marriages. At one point, when
talking about how to get through hard times,
Sally Hancock said that they communicate
like this, “Can you explain that to me? I do not
understand.” Then, as if on cue, one husband
smiled and added, “And, the wife is always right.”
TOUCHMARK AT MT. BACHELOR VILLAGE
THE{FULL}LIFE
April 2014
Affinity luncheons honor those married
for 60-plus years
Mildred and Don Marshall
2. Located in the award-winning River Lodge, lodge home 106
offers 1,367 square feet, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a
superb river view, large deck, floor-to-ceiling windows, an open
floor plan, and easy access to the River Trail.
Volunteering and
connecting with others
(cont.)
For Don Kiser, a former engineer,
listening to and serving people has
always been part of his life. Don
oversaw a team of engineers while
working at General Telephone &
Electronics Corporation in California.
“The most important skill for
managing is to listen and to hear
what people tell you,” says Don.
“People need to know you care.” His
last assignment continued to stretch
his listening skills, as he worked as
the head of the Human Relations
Department.
Don’s caring demeanor is evident in
his volunteering. He diligently does
the Touchmark reader board, which
highlights a fun weekly event. Rain
or shine, Don gathers the letters and
puts together a message to inform and
invite residents.
Don has also been involved in
the yearly holiday toy donation
project. “While Don has such
a humble attitude about this
project, he is a crucial member of
this volunteer team,” says Angela
Stewart, Touchmark memory care
administrator and Life
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.
Cottage home 21 offers 1,588 square feet, two bedrooms,
two bathrooms, a great view of the river, deck, gas fireplace,
master suite, and two-car garage.
Don Kiser is pictured with Linda
Rosvall
3. CAPTURING DELIGHT{FULL} MOMENTS
Look for more photos on Facebook.
(cont.)
From left: Sue McMahan led a
recent cooking class and shared
tips for cooking meals for one or
two and how to handle leftovers.
Snow blanketed the River
Lodge. Ron Harter takes part
in a copper-mold art class that
was facilitated by residents Jim
and Fannie Cate. Irish Dancers
performed for residents. This
group is a community favorite.
Enrichment Wellness director. Don and the
team craft and paint wooden toys that they donate to
local children.
“I do enjoy working in the shop and making the
toys,” says Don. “It’s a good project to use my head
and work with my hands.”
Don and his late wife moved to Central Oregon
17 years ago, and two years ago, Don moved to
Touchmark after his wife passed away. Don shared
that he knew he needed to go somewhere he could
socialize. His friends lived at Touchmark, and he
knew it would be a good fit.
On top of jumping into the volunteer opportunities
at Touchmark, Don also joined the weekly singing
group. “I just started singing when I came to
Touchmark and really enjoy being a part of the group
as well as the resident holiday choir that performs,”
says Don, who admits that while he sings with a
group, he’s never tried karaoke. But he’s willing to
give it a try next time it’s on the calendar.
To keep fit (and ready to volunteer and sing!), Don
loves to hike the River Trail below his home or
walk to the Old Mill and River Bend Park. He also
participates in the Power Fit exercise class. “The
instructors do a good job at gauging the level of
difficulty for people in the class,” says Don.
