October 2011 | page 1

EVENT{FULL}Monthly updates from your {FULL} Life community

TOUCHMARK AT HARWOOD GROVES Issue 9, 2013 | page 1

Each year, Touchmark celebrates Active Aging Week the last week of the month (Sept. 23-27). 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 is Experiencing the Full Life.

There’s no charge for any of the events, but please RSVP.

Monday, 2:30 pm: Music Therapy in Motion, presented by Anna Mitchell and Emily Wangen, certified music therapists.

Tuesday, 2 pm: How to Stay Young the First 100 Years, presented by Melinda Moser, DC, of Life Chiropractic Center.

Wednesday, 9 - 11 am: Senior Fitness Testing. This series of standardized physical fitness tests for people ages 60-plus measures upper- and lower-body strength and flexibility, balance and agility, body mass index, and cardiovascular fitness.

Thursday, 10 am - noon: Health Fair plus Lunch & Learn. During the morning, visit with various health care professionals and vendors for health-related

information. Between noon and 1:30 pm, enjoy a healthy lunch and three speakers sharing information you can use.

Friday, 3 pm: Smoothies! Executive Chef Joe Volske will demonstrate how to make healthy beverages filled with good-for-you nutrition. And you get to taste the samples!

Let’s move. Join us for Active Aging Week.

Fun summer events

Summer RedHawks baseball at the ball park. (cont.)

TOUCHMARK AT HARWOOD GROVES Issue 9, 2013 | page 2

Massage Therapist Brenda Nelson and Business Office Manager Carolyn Meehl hosted a Women and Wine event where women sampled four wines from two vineyards. Participants noted the appearance, aroma, body, taste, and finish—but mainly enjoyed good times with great friends!

(cont.)

On a recent tour of the Red River, a group of residents learned about the history of the north-flowing river and touched pieces of pottery and bones that have been found from past floods.

October 2011 | page 1TOUCHMARK AT HARWOOD GROVES Issue 9, 2013 | page 3

Touchmark Health & Fitness Club Director Mark Minette introduced a group of men to four beers from around the country.

(cont.)

Throughout the summer, residents have enjoyed cool summer treats, including a recent visit from the ice-cream truck.

Resident Betsy Fowler displayed pieces of her needle-work and shared fun stories. Residents stayed after the event to ask questions and share tips. Betsy shows residents Helen Rogers, Lois Vogel, and Thelma Sebelius a sweater she appliqued.

LaVerne Nubson (left) and Chris Bertsch peak out of a fort window on a recent tour of Historic Fort Abercrombie.

TOUCHMARK AT HARWOOD GROVES Issue 9, 2013 | page 4

New classesYoga - Get started with Basic Yoga. Classes are Mondays and Wednesdays from 9:20 to 9:50 am and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8:50 to 9:20 am (The Tuesday-Thursday class will start Sept. 10). Deep Water Exercise – Sign up for this low-impact workout. The class uses float belts and power walking/running in the water with enough vertical space so your feet do not touch the bottom.

Monday through Thursday, 8:15-8:45 am. Monday/Wednesday classes start on Sept. 9.

Schedule changeAqua Zumba has a new day and time. This safe, challenging, water-based workout is cardio-conditioning, body-toning, and most of all, exhilarating! Aqua Zumba is moving from Wednesdays at 5:30 pm to Mondays at 5:30 pm starting Sept. 9.

Massage If you are dealing with chronic pain, have difficulty sleeping, or you just need a mood boost … consider a massage. Ongoing massages can provide relief for pain from tight muscles, improve health and mobility of joints, and improve posture and coordination. To schedule an appointment, call Touchmark Massage Therapist Brenda Nelson at 701-212-0246.

CLUB NEWS

FEATURES

AMENITIES

SERVICES

HOME HEALTH

HOME CARE

FITNESS

PERSONAL TRAINER

AWARD

LIFE STORY

PERSONAL CARE

PERSON-CENTERED CARE

FITNESS

AQUATIC

Featured: The Amherst

Offers: 1,379 square feet, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, fireplace, laundry, and patio

Start your active, full life

This appartment offers 715 square feet, one bedroom, one bathroom, and all of Touchmark’s amenities just outside your door

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 action! Also, check out the comfortable fulfillment—and the Touchmark Health & Fitness Club.

Waterford at Harwood Groves1200 Harwood Drive | Fargo, ND 58104 | 701-476-1200 | 800-715-3460 | WaterfordFargo.com

WFN112, Rev. 12/07 © 2007, Touchmark Living Centers, Inc., all rights reserved

1,325 sq. ft.2 Bedroom | 2 Bath

Cottage HomesResort-style RetirementFor illustration purposes only. Square footage, actual room sizes, and features may vary. See construction documents.

Waterford at Harwood Groves1200 Harwood Drive | Fargo, ND 58104 | 701-476-1200 | 800-715-3460 | WaterfordFargo.com

WFN104/105, Rev. 03/09 © 2009, Touchmark Living Centers, Inc., all rights reserved

ApartmentsFor illustration purposes only. Square footage, actual room sizes, and features may vary. See construction documents.

715 sq. ft.1 Bedroom | 1 Bath

W.I.C.

C.

DW

October 2011 | page 1TOUCHMARK AT HARWOOD GROVES Issue 9, 2013 | page 5

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Contact a Full Life team member for additional details, including registration, transportation information, and participation requirements.

Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2 pmThe Orphan Train Lady. Auditorium.

Wednesday, Sept. 4, 9 am Day tour of Bergeson Gardens and lunch in Fertile, Minn..

Thursday, Sept. 5, 5:30 pm Cruisin’ Broadway in downtown Fargo.

Friday, Sept. 6, 2:30 pm Movie Review with Tony McRae, featuring Good Night and Good Luck. Auditorium.

Monday, Sept. 9, 2:30 pm Music by R.Tracy Myers, aka An Old Guy and a Clarinet. Auditorium.

Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2 - 4 pm“Bags and Sticks” treats.Waterford Heritage Garden.

Wednesday, Sept. 11, 11 am Lunch at the Heritage Snack Shack in the Hjemkomst Center.

Wednesday, Sept. 11, 1 pm Beanbag Games. Auditorium.

Thursday, Sept. 12, 7 pm

Nor-Swe-Dane Dancers perform folk dances from Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. Auditorium.

Friday, Sept. 13, 2:30 - 4 pm Housekeeping Appreciation Social. Foyer.

Monday, Sept. 16, 3 pm Vision Loss Support Group. Hoyle Room.

Monday, Sept. 16, 4 pm Wine and Cheese Social. Foyer.

Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2 pm Cottage Resident Social at #3404.

Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2:30 pmJudge Myron Bright introduces the showing of WWII Chronicles. Auditorium.

Thursday, Sept. 19, 4 pm Monthly birthday party with entertainment by The White Rose Band. Auditorium and Prairie Rose Dining Room.

Friday, Sept. 20, 3 pm Royal Baby Shower. Hoyle Room.

Monday, Sept. 23, 2:30 pm Anna Mitchell and Emily

Wangen present Music Therapy in Motion. Auditorium.

Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2 pm Melinda M. Moser, DC, presents How to Stay Young the First 100 Years. Auditorium.

Wednesday, Sept. 25, 9 - 11 am Senior Fitness testing. Auditorium.

Thursday, Sept. 26, 10 am - 1:30 pm Active Aging Day. Health Fair from 10 am - noon in the auditorium followed by lunch and speakers from noon -1:30 pm in the Willows Dining Room.

Friday, Sept. 27, 3 pm Fruit Smoothie demo with Chef Joe. Hoyle Room.

Monday, Sept. 30, 2:30 pm Brain Builders. Hoyle Room.

See the full calendar of events online: TouchmarkFargo.

com/pdf/community-event-calendar.pdf

TOUCHMARK AT HARWOOD GROVES 1200 Harwood Drive S • Fargo, ND 58104

701-476-1200 • Touchmark.com

© 2011 Touchmark Living Centers, Inc., all rights reserved

MargeCoalman, EdDVice Presidentof 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!

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