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

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Planting a salsa garden

Dan Cashman featured Touchmark’s green thumbs during his monthly KFYR TV segment as they gathered to plant a summer salsa garden. Dan, who is the owner of Cashman Nursery, donated six large tomato plants and enough herbs to fill the upright planters. See the feature online at http://www.kfyrtv.com/story/22534849/dans-garden-salsa-gardens.

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Residents toured the newly remodeled Lewis & Clark Interpretive Center, including its interactive exhibits and a new collection of artifacts. There was also a new exhibit honoring North Dakota’s family farms.

Fun in the sun

At the Summer Fashion Show, hosted by Attitudes, a group of residents modeled the latest styles. Afterward, everyone enjoyed a champagne social.

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Ageless Grace®—timeless fitness for the body and mind Facilitator and Ageless Grace Trainer Jeanne Carter will share easy-to-learn movements that promote health for the body, mind, and sprit.

These exercises and techniques focus on various whole-body health and wellness aspects, like balance, confidence, joint mobility, and flexibility.

Personal Practice SeminarFriday, July 19 • 2 - 6 pm

Cost: $55 ($30, if taking the Ageless Grace® educator

certification)

ClassesFriday, July 19 • 5:30 - 6 pm

Saturday, July 20 • 12:30 - 1 pm and 5:30 - 6 pm

Sunday, July 21 • 1 - 1:30 pmCost: $8 at door or $20 for

four prepaid classes. Events are open to the public. Register by July 12 online at www.agelessgrace.com or by calling 701-323-7000.

Earn your Ageless Grace educator certification Jeanne will also offer Events for Personal Practice and Certification. This two-

day class is for fitness professionals, caregivers, educators, and others who teach or want to teach others easy-to-learn movements that promote health for the body, mind, and spirit. This course is great for everyone.

Saturday, July 20 from 9 am - 6 pm and

Sunday, July 21 from 9 am - 1:30 pm

The class includes instructional time as well as DVDs, books, and cards. Learn more at www.agelessgrace.com. Cost: $325. RSVP by July 12 to 701-323-7000 or register online at www.agelessgrace.com. Before attending the educator class, participate in the Personal Practice Seminar July 19. Call the club for cost and to sign up.

Do you like to dance? Stop by the club desk or call 701-355-1280 for more information on a new Zumba class that is coming soon.

Club member Marlene shares her thoughts—and some inspiration “I have been working out at health clubs and fitness centers on and off for the last 25 years. I made the rounds on all of the machines and thought that was all there was to it. Then, about nine years ago, I retired and told myself

that I earned the right to stay home in the morning and leisurely drink coffee and read the newspaper. But about six weeks ago, it occurred to me that I was not as fit as I had been, and then I remembered that Touchmark had a fitness center that would probably be geared to someone my age. I called and set up an appointment with one of the club’s trainers.

“Grace showed me around and also had me try out the machines to know how they functioned. We sat down and visited a bit, and I thought to myself, ‘I wonder if they have personal trainers. Being I had never used one before, I thought maybe that would help me reach the goals I had in mind.

“Well, let me tell you, I worked muscles I never knew I had. A lot of the training was not even done on machines. Now, six weeks later and three times a week at the club, I have lost 15 pounds and about eight inches, and I feel great!

“If you have been telling yourself, ‘At my age, I’m too old to do this,’ Stop it! We are never too old to improve our fitness, balance, and well-being. I did it, and I’m positive you can, too.”

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MargeCoalman, EdDVice Presidentof Wellness &Programs

The right to question authority “In these chaotic times we must move from cognitive dissonance to inspirational dissonance by learning to live more deeply in the questions, and to ask new ones.”

– Anne Dosher, Elder of the Ashland Institute and International Women’s Dialogue

The headlines alone are enough to baffle us. Why would someone shoot and kill children and their teachers? How does a citizen feel empowered by sharing

information that could jeopardize the well-being of others? “Why, why, why?” No one knows the answers, and some debate the questions.

The question seems to be, “Does the right to be heard override the rights of others to be safe?” That challenge lies with the Supreme Court, the Canadian Ministries, and leaders in democratic countries around the world. In reality, it is important to be heard but not necessary to be right. That is the premise of the constitution, the Bill of Rights, the Canadian provincial governance, and other democratic bodies.

As we celebrate Canada Day July 1 and the Fourth of July in the USA, we set aside personal preferences and biases and focus on the lives dedicated to

freedom and the rights we all hold dear.

In my interviews with Touchmark residents, I often pause and reflect on the wisdom, life experience, patriotism, and thoughtful observations they share. In the Lifelong Learning, Civic Engagement, and Legacy project offerings of Touchmark’s Full Life Wellness & Life Enrichment Program, there are venues and opportunities for residents to participate and share their knowledge and opinions.

To contribute and participate in the Full Life’s Lifelong Learning programs, contact Life Enrichment Director Amy Miller. Support learning over the life span—whether there is universal agreement or not.

Celebrating in your new home

Imagine celebrating birthdays, holidays, and special occasions at Touchmark. Surround yourself with friends who share fun, joy, excitement, happenings—it’s a community enjoying the {FULL} Life.

Featured: Apartment 140

Offers: 570 squarefeet, one bedroom, one bathroom, and patio

There are just a few homes left, including studios and one-bedroom apartments. Call now for more information.

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Apartments55+ Resort-style LivingFor illustration purposes only. Square footage, actual room sizes, and features may vary. See construction documents.

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Touchmark’s Coffee and More Store

Mondays - Fridays9:30 am to 2 pm

Offering a light lunch menu, baked goods, ice cream, gifts, and more.

Want to volunteer in the store? Talk with Amy.

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

Wednesday, July 3, 1 pm Celebrate Independence Day early with a Bike Parade. Enjoy watermelon and lemonade. Lobby.

Wednesday, July 17, 4 pm Barnyard Pet Therapy. Come visit a gentle and affectionate pet. Lobby.

Thursday, July 18, 2 pm Sleepy Hollow Fairy Tale Theatre performs Cinderella. Chapel.

Thursday, July 25, 2 pm Author LaVera Edick presents her book Four Score and More. Books will be available for purchase following the presentation. Chapel.

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

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