The Gardening Club and Going Green Group at Touchmark at Fairway Village are working on sustainability projects. The Gardening Club plants flowers and vegetables and meets with a horticulturist. The Going Green Group finds ways to use resources wisely and gets input from staff on green practices. Residents can also participate in fitness classes and events over the summer.

1. THE{FULL}LIFE
TOUCHMARK AT FAIRWAY VILLAGE
July 2014
“Green” thumbs dig into dirt—and recycling
The Gardening Club and the Going Green Group are
working to grow and help terra firma.
The Gardening Club (pictured below) has already
planted flowers and veggies. They meet often with
horticulturist Sheri Moore-Smith, who answers
questions, offers tips, and shares what’s in season.
The Going Green Group describes itself as “exploring
new ways of living in an environmentally sustainable
way.” Resident Bruce Jensen (pictured right, wearing
white shirt) helps lead the group with team members.
Through a collaborative effort, they brainstorm and find practical ideas for using resources wisely.
During the meetings, Business Office Manager Lynn Stone and Building Services Manager Jeremy
Barnes offer practical insight into daily operations and share their research on potential green
practices.

2. CAPTURING DELIGHT{FULL} MOMENTS
With their own
cheering section,
the Touchmark
Tigers walked
away with the
trophy at a recent
beanbag baseball
game.
If you read the title and said to yourself,
wait a minute, it’s July: July is the time to
celebrate independence and unification.
As countries and as individuals, we
are keenly attracted to the notion of
independence. Research tells us that it’s
our lifestyle—things we do and choices we
make—that determines how we will age.
According to research done at California
State University, Fullerton by C. Jessie
Jones and Roberta E. Rikli, a key
element in maintaining independence
later in life is sustaining one’s “fitness
capacity (strength, endurance, agility,
and balance).” Simple, right? So why
declare interdependence? Because life
happens. Appointments, other priorities,
injuries, and many other reasons all serve
to interfere with or distract our attention
from exercise. Encouragement and
accountability can be essential to sticking
with a fitness program.
During this month when we celebrate
unity and independence, ask someone
to start a walking group with you. Join a
class. Walk around the corner and visit a
friend. Ask a Life Enrichment/Wellness
team member about steps you could
take with others to improve your fitness
capacity. Declare interdependence—and
gain more independence!
For more information about Touchmark’s
Life Enrichment/Wellness program or
the research regarding standards for
maintaining physical independence
in later years, email me at FullLife@
Touchmark.com.
Declare interdependence!
Brian Pryor
Executive Vice
President
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3. CLUB NEWSFITNESS
PERSONAL TRAINER
AWARD
LIFE STORY
PERSONAL CARE
PERSON-CENTERED CARE
AQUATIC
Hello summer!
• Please join us for outdoor exercise session
starting July 7. Sign up today while space is
available.
• Take your Brain for a Walk on Fridays
at 8:30 am.
• Summer Fitness Club Walking Group on
Thursdays at 9:30 am. Call us for weekly
destinations.
Welcome Monique Harris to
Massage Therapy Team
Monique brings many years of clinical and
therapeutic massage experience to her position.
She will be here Tuesdays and Thursdays. Hours
vary, but call today for your complimentary
15-minute consultation or stop by the club and
say hello.
Find your {FULL} Life
at Touchmark
Stop by Touchmark this summer. Tour our
community. Join the fun—and discover your
Full Life!
Matsiko World
Orphans Choir
Friday, July 11 at 2:30 pm
Be entertained by cultural dances
and music of more than 20 children
from Liberia, Peru, India,
and Ghana.
The choir will dress in clothes
representing their cultures
and sing original songs that
share a message of hope
in honor of the millions of
orphaned children
around the world.
No RSVP needed.

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Full-service Retirement Community
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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Contact a Full Life team member
for additional details, including
registration, transportation
information, and participation
requirements.
Tuesday, July 1, 4 pm
Michael Baker entertains on
his Classical Guitar. Fireside
Room.
Friday, July 4, 11:30 am -1 pm
Fourth of July Barbecue.
Sing-along and listen to guitar
music from Denny Kelso.
Courtyard.
Tuesday, July 8, 3:30 pm
Nehemiah Brown returns to
entertain with his soulful voice.
Fireside Room.
Tuesdays, July 8 and 22, 10:30
am
Garden Club with
Horticulturist Sheri:
What’s in Bloom. Learn
what’s blooming, and take
part in the gardening process.
Activity Room.
Wednesday, July 9, 11:15 am
Concert and Sack Lunch
at Esther Short Park.
Vancouver Pops will perform.
Chairs are provided. Sign up on
the bulletin board by the main
reception desk.
Wednesday, July 9, 12:30 pm
Lunch & Learn: Financial
Paperwork, presented by
national organizing expert Vicki
Norris of Restoring Order®
.
Optional lunch at 12:30 pm
($10). Presentation at 1:15 pm;
no charge. Call to RSVP by
July 2. This series is designed
specifically for older adults
and offered exclusively by
Touchmark. Mark your calendar
for Sept. 10 (Reclaim Your
Health) and Nov. 12 (Discover
Your Purpose).
Thursday, July 10, 4 pm
Dinner outing to Riverview
Restaurant, which is known
for its pleasing scenic views of
the Sandy River as well as top-
notch food.
Saturday, July 12, 10 am
Trip to Farmer’s Market at
Esther Short Park. See and
purchase local produce, flowers,
food, and other accessories.
Wednesday, July 16
July Birthday Dinner. Enjoy
food and complimentary wine.
Reservations recommended.
Heritage Dining Room (4:30
pm) and Courtside Dining
Room (5 pm).
Thursday, July 17, 9 am - 5 pm
Day trip to Cannon Beach.
Shop. Explore. Enjoy! Please
sign up.
Saturday, July 19, 3 pm
Final performance and
farewell reception for
Jonathan and Jeffry Liao.
Fireside Room.
Friday, July 25, 2:30 pm
Guest Speaker: Noah
Barclay. This young man
creates remarkable weavings
as a fundraiser for a charity
he formed called Weaving for
Water to bring fresh water to
those in need. Read more at
http://www.charitywater.org/
blog/ctw-weaving-for-water/.
Forum
Tuesday, July 29, 2:30 pm
The Gong Show! The most
entertaining talent show you
may ever see, featuring resident
and staff talents. Talents will
vary from amazing to strange!
Sign up if interested in sharing
your talent. Three-minute max
per talent presentation. Fireside
Room.
See the full calendar of events
online: TouchmarkVancouver.
com/pdf/community-event-
calendar.pdf