The document summarizes recent events and upcoming activities at Touchmark at Meadow Lake Village retirement community. It discusses a past educational walk about Pleistocene era animals in Idaho, an upcoming art gala to view and purchase pieces from local artists, and a 100th birthday celebration for a resident. Upcoming events include trips to a planetarium, museum, and fishing at Horsethief Reservoir.

1. TOUCHMARK AT MEADOW LAKE VILLAGE
THE{FULL}LIFE
May 2014
Walking through the Pleistocene
A group visited the Foothills Learning Center for a themed walk: Mammoths and Tigers and Sloths, Oh
My!. These animals traveled through the Late Pleistocene age of Idaho. Pat Downs stops for a moment
of swinging and fun, and Ed Fujii leads the way during the walk.
Mingle with artists and art-lovers!
Touchmark’s Art Gala returns Thursday, May 8 from
6:30 to 9 pm in the Grand Lodge.
Everyone is welcome to this open house and reception
to kick off the month-long art show.
The evening will feature pieces by local artists, and
refreshments will be served. For more information, call
or stop by the community.

2. The months have been full of
celebrations!
LEFT: In addition to an Irish beer
tasting, the community took in festive
performances to celebrate St. Patrick’s
Day.
ABOVE: Gus Schade (right) recently
celebrated his 100th birthday. He chats
with Chandler Coury, who is two years
away from his 100th party.
CAPTURING DELIGHT{FULL} MOMENTS
Residents recently viewed the 3,000-plus-piece collection at the Wrench Museum in Marsing, Idaho.

3. Marge Coalman, EdD
Vice President of
Wellness & Programs
{COLOR}FULL Living—How
does your garden grow?
Master gardeners are some of the
most passionate, knowledgeable, and
committed people I have ever met.
They spend hours learning all the
pros and cons of which plants need to
go where. They assess soil, sun, and
shade needs as well as overall balance
for the environment and success for
the garden. They dig in and plant—
usually in their own terrain and often
in the community—for a variety of
causes and commitments that serve
neighborhoods, cities, citizens, and
wildlife and environmental goals. ...
Read more online at Touchmark.com/
wellness-forum.
It’s spring! Visit Touchmark.
The change in season is a perfect time to tour the Roosevelt at
514 S Catherine Lane. This 1,798-square-foot home features
a two-car garage, two bedrooms, den, two bathrooms, great
room with fireplace, separate dining room, stainless steel
appliances in the kitchen, pull-out shelving, and Corian®
countertops. In addition, there are closet organizers in each
closet; a laundry room with a sink, additional shelving, and a
walk-in closet; additional closets and storage; master bedroom
with door to covered patio; master bathroom with dual sinks
and a huge closet.
The popular all-day fishing trip to
Horsethief Reservoir returns May 29.
See the coming events section for more
details.
Let’s fish!

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TOUCHMARK AT MEADOW LAKE VILLAGE
Full-service Retirement Community
4037 E Clocktower Lane • Meridian, ID 83642
208-888-2277 • Touchmark.com
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Contact a Full Life team member for additional details, including registration, transportation information, and
participation requirements.
Wednesday, May 7, 1:30 pm
Trip to Whittenberger Planetarium at College of Idaho. See the night skies in the comfort of an
auditorium setting, as Planetarium Director Amy Truksa shares an interesting program about what can
be seen in the spring night skies over Idaho. After the program, there will be time for questions. Cost:
$2 per person. Sign up for bus trip.
Saturday, May 10, 11 am
Little Women Ladies Luncheon and Louisa May Alcott presentation. Enjoy a delicious
luncheon with your daughters and girlfriends and watch Janet Worthington transform into the author
of Little Women and hear about the hardships and adventures of the Alcott family. Sign up by May 7.
Only 90 tickets will be issued. Cost for resident: dinner punch or $12 plus tax. Cost for guest: $12 plus
tax. Coeur d’Alene Room.
Thursday, May 15, 9:30 am
Bus trip to Hagerman for lunch followed by 1,000 Springs Boat Tour. See water displays
along the Snake River Aquifer, including views of the famous Thousand Springs waterfalls and
Blueheart Springs. Cost: $25 for boat tour plus lunch (estimated $10).
Friday, May 16, 7 pm
La Bella Corda performs spring concert. These young classical guitar players will present music
from the 16th century to present day. The program will feature the advanced students of Kelli Larson,
classical guitar instructor at String Songs in Boise. Coeur d’Alene Room.
Wednesday, May 21, 10 am
Tour the Basque Museum and Cultural Center of Boise. After the tour , the group will stop
at the Basque Market across the street for lunch (and a plate of the delicious paella) on the patio. If
the seafood at Basque Market isn’t your preference, you can join the gang on the patio next door at
Bardenay’s. Cost: $4 for museum; around $9 plus tax for lunch.
Thursday, May 29, 8:30 am
All-day fishing trip to Horsethief Reservoir. The bus loads at 8:30 am to head to this alpine
reservoir just north of Cascade. The location includes a walk-out pier and basic picnic area. Bring your
lunches and bask in the beauty of the mountain air. Ladies and gents are all welcome; all that is needed
is an Idaho fishing license and fishing gear. (Team members will bring extra gear for those who may
need it.) Cost: $10 for transportation plus $10 for a boxed lunch, if purchased. Team members can also
help clean your trout. (Note: the site includes portable bathrooms.)
See the full calendar of events online:
TouchmarkMeridian.com/pdf/community-event-calendar.pdf