1. October 2011 | page 1
EVENT{FULL}Monthly updates from your {FULL} Life community
TOUCHMARK ON SOUTH HILL Issue 9, 2013 | page 1
Each year, Touchmark
celebrates Active Aging Week
the last week of September.
Promoted by the International
Council on Active Aging, the
week focuses on the many
positive things that people can
do to change the way they age.
The community’s theme this
year: Experiencing the Full Life.
Everyone is invited to celebrate!
Just RSVP, as space is limited.
Tuesday, Sept. 24, 3:30 pm
Gather in the lobby and walk
to Green Gable Children’s
Learning Center, where we’ll
join the children for a safety talk
by a police officer. After that,
everyone will walk around the
neighborhood. We’ll be back at
Touchmark by 4:45 pm.
Wednesday, Sept. 25
8 - 9 am: First week of classes
of Community Colleges of
Spokane’s Fitness Class, held
in our Health & Fitness Center.
Please register through the
community college.
9 - 10:30 am: Fitness
assessments in the main lobby.
11 - 11:45 am: SAIL (Stay
Active & Independent for Life)
class demonstration.
1:30 - 2:15 pm: SAIL class
demonstration for Touchmark
residents.
Thursday, Sept. 26
3:30 pm: Presentation by
National Geographic retired
photographer Dean Conger.
6:30 - 7:30 pm: Dance, held in
the Health & Fitness Center.
Over 400 gather for annual party
The annual summer Party on the Patio featured
dinner and music selections from Les Miserables
by the Civic Theater cast. Sue Nott, Steven
Mitchell, and the Touchmark Dining Services
team members served a French menu to hundreds
of people, including more than 200 guests.
Resident Council President Janet Burke and
Cottage Chairman Tom Gates welcomed everyone,
and Executive Director Jeff Bair shared details of
the evening’s musical program.
(photos cont.)
Let’s move. Join us for Active Aging Week.

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Contact a Full Life team member for additional details,
including registration, transportation information, and
participation requirements.
Wednesday, Sept. 11, 10 am - 4 pm
Cottage Open House and Block Party.
Tuesday, Sept. 24 toThursday, Sept. 26
Active Aging Week. See page one for details.
See the full calendar of events online:
TouchmarkSpokane.com/pdf/community-event-
calendar.pdf
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Start your active, full life
With September’s focus on active aging, we
encourage you to visit Touchmark and see how a
community of friends and helpful amenities can
infuse your lifestyle with fulfillment! Also, check
out the comfortable homes—and the Health &
Fitness Center.
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TOUCHMARK ON SOUTH HILL Issue 9, 2013 | page 3
Five team members, 26 residents, and lots of picnic lunches filled two busses for the Coeur d’Alene
Lake Scenic Loop Drive, which included stops to view wildlife and the lake. The group enjoyed lunch at
Historical Harrison Park. Along the way, one resident saw the family cabin where she learned to swim,
bringing back fond memories. The group finished the day by returning in time for Touchmark’s happy
hour.
More fun highlights
Flavor{FULL} food was the theme for several resident gatherings. Left: Ribs, potatoes, and slaw were
served to the Men’s Group, where 52 men, including guests, gathered. Right: A large group came out for
the Welcome Luncheon.
BRAIN BUILDERS
Grab some paper. Write the letters of the alphabet vertically down one side. Now, think of a
word that begins with each letter. The category is: Animals.
Example: A: Anteater B: Buffalo

4. © 2011 Touchmark Living Centers, Inc., all rights reserved
TOUCHMARK ON SOUTH HILL
2929 S Waterford Drive • Spokane, WA 99203
509-536-2929 • Touchmark.com
(located at 29th and Pittsburg)
Marge
Coalman, EdD
Vice President
of Wellness &
Programs
Eat less. Eat better.
Move more.
“Unhealthy diets and a lack of
physical activity in the US cause
more health loss than smoking,
alcohol, or drug use.”
– Ali Mokdad, PhD, director of
Middle Eastern Initiatives and
professor of Global Health at
the Institute for Health Metrics
and Evaluation (IHME)
The United States has
made significant health
improvements over the last two
decades, including:
• Lower disease burden
rates since 1990 of nearly all
childhood conditions and
diseases
• Lower mortality rates for
people at every age since 1990
• Significant reduction in death
and disability from HIV/AIDS
But Canada and other countries
in Europe and Asia are
improving at a faster rate.
Why is the US less healthy
than other countries?
The researchers point to
poor dietary practices and
inadequate physical activity
as two of the driving forces. In
fact, dietary risks moved ahead
of smoking as the leading cause
of disability and death in the
study released recently in the
American Journal of Medicine.
Christopher Murray, MD,
DPhil, is a professor of Global
Health at the University of
Washington and director of
the IHME. He presented the
findings of the study at an
event hosted by First Lady
Michelle Obama as part of her
Let’s Move! campaign.
Bad choices and risky behaviors
fall in the category of “lifestyle-
related risk factors”. Genetics
are important but not as
important as lifestyle practices.
Touchmark recognizes the
importance of providing
healthy lifestyle options in its
11 communities in the US and
Canada.
To find out more about the
Full Life Wellness & Life
Enrichment offerings at
Touchmark, contact any
member of the Full Life team.
And ask about Touchmark’s
celebration of Active Aging
Week, coming up in September.
It’s never too late to gain the
benefits of eating better and
moving more!
Sandy Johnson joins Touchmark team
Sandy is the Community Education coordinator for Touchmark. In her
new role, Sandy will provide educational information about Touchmark
health services, including Home Health, Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation,
and Assisted Living. She’ll work with hospitals, doctors, clinics, and other
community groups.
Before coming to Touchmark, Sandy served as the Community Outreach
coordinator for Family Home Care & Hospice.
During her free time, Sandy enjoys spending time with her family, including
her three children and husband.