1. TOUCHMARK ON SADDLE DRIVE
THE{FULL}LIFE
May 2014
Animals who care and listen
“The dogs are so friendly and happy to see us,”
says resident Doris Kranich. “They even listen
when you talk to them!”
Certified Intermountain Therapy animals
Josie, Lucy, and Ella are now regularly visiting
Touchmark. Accompanied by their handlers
Diane Stilson, Beth Steele, and Brenda Byrom,
the animals brighten everyone’s day.
“Residents and team members have a wonderful
time meeting and petting these friendly dogs,”
says Nanette Whitman-Holmes, Life Enrichment/
Wellness director.
Intermountain Therapy Animals, which is based
out of Salt Lake City, has a Helena chapter that
recently certified five dogs and two cats. The goal
of the nonprofit is to “bring the gift of animal
companionship and interaction” to others.

2. It’s spring! Visit Touchmark.
645 sq. ft.
1 Bedroom | 1 Bath
Apartment
Homes
Resort-style Retirement
For illustration purposes only. Square footage, actual room
sizes, and features may vary. See construction documents.
Watch the evening sunset from
apartment 227 with its western
exposure and view of the city
of Helena. Offering 641 square
feet, this apartment includes one
bedroom and one bathroom.
The change in season is a perfect time to tour cottage
929, which offers 1,528 square feet, two bedrooms,
two bathrooms, new paint and flooring throughout, and
upgraded countertops. You’ll also take in a nice view of
the Helena Valley.

3. CAPTURING DELIGHT{FULL} MOMENTS
Grab a drink; it’s cocktail hour! George McMurray
often performs on the piano while residents chat.
Vida O’Neal (left) and Virginia Toycen take part in
the recent spring tea with friends and family.
Representatives from the Helena Brewers Baseball team visited Touchmark to talk about the minor league
team and the upcoming season. Clark the Cougar, who is one half of the Lewis and Clark mascots, also
visited. (Lewis the Lion was off visiting school kids!) Clark even stopped by the salon to get his hair done.
The Brewers are the rookie league team for the Milwaukee Brewers, who have other farm teams in
Wisconsin, Alabama, and Tennessee. The season starts in June at Kindrick Legion Field.
The visit generated excitement for summer fun, as resident Jeff Stokes, who is a big Brewers fan, shared,
“I am going to call for my season ticket tomorrow!”

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TOUCHMARK ON SADDLE DRIVE
Full-service Retirement Community
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406-449-4900 • Touchmark.com
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Contact a Full Life team member
for additional details, including
registration, transportation
information, and participation
requirements.
Thursday, May 1, noon
AARP Driver’s Safety Class.
Cars have changed—so have
traffic rules, driving conditions,
and the roads. Brush up on your
driving skills. Learn the current
rules of the road, defensive
driving techniques, and safe
driving tips. Also, learn how
to manage and accommodate
common age-related changes
in vision, hearing, and reaction
time. Forum.
Thursday, May 8, 2 pm
Mother’s Day Springtime
Afternoon Tea. Celebrate
mothers, daughters,
granddaughters, and all ladies.
Wear your best spring hat
and outfit. Enjoy a variety of
tea sandwiches, scones, and
confections, all served with tea.
Cost: $10 per person ($5 for
Touchmark residents). Sign up in
advance. Sleeping Giant Dining
Room.
Friday, May 9, 2 - 4 pm
Resident and Staff Craft
Fair. See and purchase
homemade items created by
residents and team members.
Look at jewelry, knitted items,
pottery, decorative pieces, food,
and more. Forum.
Wednesday, May 14, 2 pm
Rhythm Circle with Connie
Conley. People from all
backgrounds come together to
participate in creating rhythms
with drums, shakers, blocks,
and other hand percussion
instruments. All are welcome,
and nobody can make any
mistakes, only music. Forum.
Thursday, May 15, 3:30 pm
Winetasting and Appetizers.
Try a variety of wines. Australia,
Italy, Germany, Chile, and the
United States will be featured.
Enjoy scrumptious appetizers
before dinner. Forum.
Monday, May 19 - Thursday,
May 22
Cruise Week at Touchmark.
• Monday: visit Mexico with
a brunch, including Mexican
coffee and sweet conchas. In
the afternoon, play Loteria or
Mexican Bingo.
• Tuesday: visit China with a
morning craft of miniature kite
making. In the evening, join the
dinner outing to the Jade Garden
Restaurant.
• Wednesday: visit Italy with a
morning game of bocce and an
afternoon Italian ice social.
• Thursday: finish the cruise in
the Bahamas with a cocktail time
in the lobby with Bahama Mama
drinks, followed by a Captain’s
Dinner in dining room.
Friday, May 23, 9:30 am
Red Hat Group Brunch Out
at the Hardware Café. Bus
will leave at 9:30 am. This café
features huckleberry cinnamon
rolls, biscuits and gravy, fresh
coffee, and more. Sign up in
advance.
Monday, May 26, 10 am
Memorial Day Flag
Placement Ceremony.
This year’s ceremony will pay
tribute to World War II, Korean
War, Vietnam War, and all
other veterans who served
their country. The annual
commemoration begins with a
flag-raising moment, speaker,
and moment of reflection while
honored veterans names are read.
A reception will follow. Lobby
and front lawn area.
Wednesday, May 28, 2 pm
Beer. Beer. And more beer!
Bus leaves for visit to Lewis &
Clark Brewing Company for beer
tasting.
Friday, May 30, 10 am
Trip to Valley Farms and
lunch out at Pizza Hut. Valley
Farms’ garden center and nursery
specializes in organic alternatives
to gardening, including vine-
ripened, pesticide-free tomatoes
grown in their greenhouse. They
offer a wide variety of perennials
and flowering ornamental plants.
Sign up in advance.
See the full calendar online:
TouchmarkHelena.com/pdf/
community-event-calendar.pdf