The document summarizes a program at Touchmark on West Prospect retirement community called Friendship Ambassadors. The program pairs new residents with existing residents who volunteer to help the new neighbors get acquainted with people and the community. Friendship Ambassadors go through training and then provide tours, join new neighbors for meals and activities, and introduce them to others. The goal is to help create friendships and make the transition easier for new residents.

1. THE{FULL}LIFE
TOUCHMARK ON WEST PROSPECT
July 2014
Friendship Ambassadors:
residents who volunteer their
time to help new neighbors
get to know people and the
community.
“When a person moves in, we
pair them with a Friendship
Ambassador who’s a good fit,”
says Rachel Watkins-Petersen,
Life Enrichment/Wellness
director. “It’s like friendship
matchmaking! We really put a
lot of thought into connecting
people.”
Each Friendship Ambassador
goes through training with
the Full Life team. Then,
they provide tours and join a
new neighbor for meals and
activities, introducing them
to others along the way. The
Friendship Ambassador also
introduces the person at the
monthly town hall.
It’s a purposeful, well-liked
program that has helped create
many friendships. “I wanted
everyone to experience what I
experienced when I moved in,”
says Friendship Ambassador
and resident Joyce Edwards,
sharing why she volunteers with
the group. “I loved it here from
the beginning.”
Friendly group welcomes new residents
Friendship Ambassadors (top row, from left) Dorothy Allen and Joyce
Edwards; (bottom row, from left) Hal Kesler, Jackie Bertram, Marijean
Flom, Lois Mostue, Pat Broderick, and Bob Winters
During a tour,
Friendship
Ambassador Dorothy
Allen (left) and
Therese Janssen
talk about the
events featured on
one of the many
calendars throughout
the building. “It
was wonderful
moving into a
community with
such an established
ambassador program,” says Therese. “Dorothy got me acclimated to
the building’s layout, introduced me to so many wonderful people,
and welcomed me to her lunch table. It helped the moving process to
be much more comfortable for me.”

2. 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.
In our office, several team members go to the local YMCA to exercise at noon. Sometimes, we join a group
exercise class together, and other days we each do an individual program; regardless, we check in with each
other. We carpool. We rearrange schedules.
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. CAPTURING DELIGHT{FULL} MOMENTS
It was worth traveling 210 miles to visit The
Mitchell Park Conservatory, packed with more
1,200 tropical plant species. Mitchell Park
Domes (as they are often called) always have
something in bloom. Bottom photo, from left:
Irene Plainse, Anne Crone, Joyce Edwards,
Corinne Wocelka, Jean Ormson, and Marilyn
Ertel.
Robert Huelsbeck stays active while enjoying the
sunshine. “I really enjoy riding my bicycle. It keeps me
young, and it is great exercise.”
Construction update: As crews add finishing touches to
The Meadows, landscapers beautify the area with plants
and scrubs. The Meadows will offer memory care and
CBRF-level assisted living services and will open later this
summer.

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Contact a Full Life team member for additional details,
including registration, transportation information, and
participation requirements.
Tuesday, July 8, 11 am
Lunch ’n Learn: I’m Just Looking ... But
For What? Touchmark Executive Director
Barbara Pandolfo will share options and tips for
addressing change, from hiring services in your
home to community living and skilled nursing
services. RSVP by July 6.
Monday, July 14, 3 pm
Nostalgia John. Former broadcaster and DJ
John Korsgaard has made numerous public
appearances over the years. After doing general
storytelling at different communities, he found
that he relates well to “prime-of-life” adults, who
love his reminiscing. John is now a “nostalgia
specialist.”
Tuesday, July 15, 3 pm
Building the Alaskan Highway. Local
historian Dick Campbell will share the fascinating
story of US Army engineers and civilian
contractors who built the 1,500-mile supply line
through the Canadian Rockies to isolated military
bases in Alaska in 1942. The ALCAN Highway
forever changed the landscape of northern British
Columbia, southern Yukon Territory, and central
Alaska.
Friday, July 18, 4:15 pm
An A Cappela Happy Hour. The rich tenor,
baritone, and bass sounds of Street Corner
Harmony will entertain as we relax on a Friday
afternoon.
Wednesday, July 23, 3 pm
The History of the Appleton YMCA.
Sue Pawlowski, membership and community
relations director with the YMCA, will answer
your questions about the YMCA. For example,
did you know that it started in 1888 on College
Avenue and consisted of only a reading room with
periodicals and books? Come learn more about
this important organization that continues to be
an integral part of the Fox Cities.
Tuesday, July 29, 3 pm
Jazzy Afternoon with Tim Javorsky. Tim
has a passion for entertaining people and likes
to emulate jazz greats, such as Louis Armstrong,
Stan Getz, Paul Desmond, David Sanborn,
Gerry Mulligan, Stanley Turrentine, and Grover
Washington, Jr. Tim entertains people all over the
country and is a crowd favorite.
Wednesday, July 30, 11 am
Lunch ’n Learn: Organizing to Optimize a
Smaller Space. Learn tips, tricks, and tools to
make any spot in your home spacious. RSVP by
July 28.
Thursday, July 31, 3 pm
History of Lawrence University. Since the
founding of Lawrence University and the growth
of Appleton in the mid-1800s, LU and the city
have shared a great deal of history. University
Archivist Erin Dix will explore this intertwining
of Lawrence and Appleton, highlighting sources
from the LU archives.
See the full calendar of events online:
TouchmarkAppleton.com/pdf/community-
event-calendar.pdf