TOUCHMARK AT WEDGEWOOD

THE{FULL}LIFE

May 2014

Every page is a piece of history

High school student Megan Klak, 17, volunteers her time interviewing residents and helping them write their life stories. Megan (above, wearing red) was recently recognized by the local media as a volunteer who not only helps residents preserve their personal histories but also adds to residents’ enjoyment of the {FULL} Life. As part of the Legacy Project - Life Stories, she documents the details captured in the interviews, digitally scans family photos, and then prints everything, making an eight-to-10-page album. Megan has a full life outside of volunteering. She works on the school newspaper and also is involved in sports and music. To learn more about Megan, go to http://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=321955 and http://www.cbc.ca/player/News/Canada/Edmonton/ID/2447553065/.

A GLANCE AT OCTOBERCAPTURING DELIGHT{FULL} MOMENTS

From left: Audrey Dickie, Ray Poyser, Erma Nash, and Terry Shanahan play crib often, and during one recent game, Terry received three fives and a Jack of Spades for a perfect score of 29! “I been playing for 60 years and never once have seen the perfect hand,” shared Ray, who also mentioned that the odds are 600,000 to one.

In addition to the fun Irish dancers, the community donned green for St. Patrick’s Day and listened to pianist and singer Terry Jorden perform Irish tunes.

Knock School of Irish Dance performed a variety of lively dances for a large crowd at Touchmark. The popular group has delighted groups all over the city, including the Klondike Days Military Tattoo, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra Education, Big Breakfast Television, and more.

Marge Coalman, EdDVice President of Wellness & Programs

{COLOR}FULL Living—How does your garden grow?Master gardeners are some of the most passionate, knowledgeable, and committed people I have ever met. They spend hours learning all the pros and cons of which plants need to go where. They assess soil, sun, and shade needs as well as overall balance for the environment and success for the garden. They dig in and plant—usually in their own terrain and often in the community—for a variety of causes and commitments that serve neighborhoods, cities, citizens, and wildlife and environmental goals. ...

Read more online at Touchmark.com/wellness-forum.

It’s spring! Visit Touchmark.

The change in season is a perfect time to tour this north-facing suite (number 205), which offers 917 square feet, two bedrooms, one bathroom with shower, and patio. It also includes in-suite laundry and lovely view overlooking the front of the Touchmark property and gated entryway. A Life Lease option is available with this suite.

Touchmark at Wedgewood 18333 Lessard Road | Edmonton, AB T6M 2Y5 | 780-577-5000 | TouchmarkEdmonton.com

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TOUCHMARK AT WEDGEWOODFull-service Retirement Community

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

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

Tuesday, May 6, 11 am Snow Goose Chase Outing. Trip to wetlands to take in the wildlife, including snowgeese, sandhill cranes, and hawks. Bring your binoculars, cameras, and money for lunch in Tofield. Sign up.

Friday, May 9, 2 pm Mother & Daughter Tea & Fashion Show with Jockey Fashions. Meet in the Grande Hall Dining Room, and come see the new spring fashions, including several mix-and-match ensembles, modeled by residents and team members.

Sunday, May 11, noon Mother’s Day Brunch from noon to 2 pm, followed by the Men’s Welsh Choir in the Marquis Room at 2:30 pm. What better way to spend Mother’s Day than with 25 men singing!

Monday, May 12, 2 pm The Old Smoothies perform at the May birthday and anniversary party. Marquis Room.

Friday, May 16, 2 pm Celebrate Nurses Week and watch the documentary If Florence Could See us Now. See inside the complex and challenging world of nurses and learn about the many ways that nurses help others. Fireside Lounge.

Friday, May 23, 3 pm iPad/iPhone training. Do you need help operating your iPhone or iPad? Are you aware there are many brain-building games that you can play on these devices? Come and find out more with Lenka Makaria, Life Enrichment/Wellness assistant. Business Office.

Monday, May 26, 2 pm Standing Tall, presented by Chloe Kilkenny, RN, from Osteoporosis Canada, Alberta Chapter. Join us for this informative presentation during Osteoporosis Prevention Month. Did you know that osteoporosis is often known as “the silent thief,” because bone loss can occur without symptoms? Marquis Room.

Wednesday, May 28, 4 pm Men’s Beers of the World Club. Enjoy flavors from China to Poland to British Columbia. Monte Carlo Room.

Thursday, May 29, 2 pm Learn how to line dance. The first of two 30-minute sessions, held one week apart with Foot Notes Dance Studio.

See the full calendar of events online: TouchmarkEdmonton.com/pdf/community-event-calendar.pdf