1. TOUCHMARK ON SADDLE DRIVE
THE{FULL}LIFE
April 2014
Educational Lunch ’n Learn starts April 15
April 29: The Seven Most Important Documents
of Estate Planning
Tom Harlan, an attorney specializing in estate
planning, will talk about the documents that every
senior should have and why they are important.
May 13: I’m Just Looking, But for What? Options
for Seniors to Satisfy New Needs
Sue Meardon, RN, director of HomeLink and
Hospice of St. Peter’s Hospital, will discuss
housing and personal service options available to
older adults in the local market.
May 27: I Have Too Much Stuff! Organizing to
Help Optimize a Smaller Space
Jean Geotz, from Jean Gets You Organized, will
present innovative ideas to maximize space.
Touchmark Executive Director Merry Lunde will kick off the community’s seven-part Lunch ’n Learn
Series with Change is Inevitable: How to Be Proactive in the Aging Process. The public is invited April
15 at 11 am. Merry will break down the change process into bite-sized pieces and offer helpful tips.
Each Lunch ’n Learn will focus on an educational topic related to life changes and offer practical tips for
success. There is no charge, and people can RSVP for each session, which will include lunch. The other
dates and topics are:
Video series travels the world
Sunday afternoons at 3:30 pm,
residents have gathered in the
Forum to travel the world while
watching Scenic Routes Around
the World, showing exotic and
beautiful roads, rivers, and
trails throughout the world. The
show is in high definition and
brings details alive. In April,
the group will explore India,
Germany, Japan, Egypt, and
Central America.
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2. From apartment 202, you can take in a spectacular
view of the Helena Valley and Sleeping Giant of the
Big Belt Range. The apartment offers a convenient
location in the main building and includes 683
square feet, one bedroom, and one bathroom.
With many updates throughout, cottage 901
offers a spectacular view from the living room and
includes more than 1,528 square feet, a sunroom
with a gas stove, fenced patio, and Silhouette®
window shadings. The paint and flooring have also
been updated in this popular Wakefield cottage.
Embrace your style
Are daily demands overwhelming your schedule? At Touchmark, you can discover and create
the right balance for you. Shed the time-consuming home maintenance and meal prep. Enjoy
hobbies, friendships, and family. Visit us. Learn how you can build a {FULL} life at Touchmark.
June 10: Staging and Prepping Your Home to Sell
real estate agent Sandy Kokoruda will share tips on how to prepare a home.
June 24: Making Choices in the Downsizing Process
Donna Tennison of Trio Estate Sales, who specializes in professional organizing/downsizing, will cover ideas
for making choices on what to do with belongings.
July 8: Changing the Way We Age
Nanette Whitman-Holmes, Touchmark Life Enrichment/Wellness director, will discuss how to age in a
positive way. Touchmark residents will also participate in a panel discussion.
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3. CAPTURING DELIGHT{FULL} MOMENTS
Self-taught musician brings joy and tunes to others
After George McMurray retired from
Colorado State University, where he taught
Spanish and Spanish American Literature,
he started tinkering on the piano.
The retired professor and author began to
pour time and energy into the music and
learned to play by ear. “No sheet music for
me,” says George, who has an extensive
repertoire.
Now, George shares his musical talents with
other residents by playing the piano twice
a month during a cocktail hour (Thursdays
from 4 to 5 pm). He also leads a name-that-
tune discussion at the gathering.
Residents explored
the exhibits at
Montana WILD. The
visit included live
raptor, amphibian,
mammal, and fish
programs. Irish
dancers and a
calligraphy class
also attracted lots of
participation.
