THE{FULL}LIFE - Touchmark

June 2017

THE{FULL}LIFE

TOUCHMARK AT HARWOOD GROVES

Join Touchmark on The Longest Day

Every year on the summer solstice, the Alzheimer's Association honors those living with Alzheimer's disease and their caregivers with its Longest Day event, which raises funds and awareness for the treatment of dementia. Throughout Touchmark, team members, residents, family, and friends wear purple and accept pledges and donations as they walk, hold barbecues, work out, party down, and more to further the Alzheimer's Association and this important cause. Touchmark has long supported the work of the Alzheimer's Association, including participating in the Walk to End Alzheimer's and holding numerous fundraisers to aid local chapters and research.

Not only do The Longest Day events do great things for people living with the effects of Alzheimer's and other dementia, they offer a great opportunity to spend time with friends and loved ones, and many of the activities are also a lot of fun. Join us in supporting this great cause. We hope to see you there.

Here is what we have on the calendar for June 21: ? 5:33 am - 9:25 pm: Memories Art Gallery in the Auditorium; NuStep challenge, creative art project, and making memory bracelets and key chains in the Foyer ? 5:33 am: Sunrise yoga and a breakfast bar in the garden ? 9 am & 11 am: Share the Love event at West Acres Mall and HoDo ? 9 am: Memories Art Opening in the Auditorium ? 10 am: Wendy Schrag, RN-BC, presents Preventing Alzheimer's Disease ? 1 pm: Forget-Me-Not Walk with trivia and planting forget-me-nots ? 2 - 3:30 pm: Ice cream social in Devonshire ? 3:30 pm: Trivia with Erik Block ? 5 pm: Hot dog roast and fun games (Please sign up; cost is $12 for guests.) ? 6 - 8 pm: Raw Sugar concert in the Waterford Heritage Garden ? 7 pm: Eco-friendly balloon release

Volunteerism is a winning way to spend your day

As you consider getting out in warmer weather, think

about what types of activities you would most like to take

part in. Any type of activity that keeps you moving and

Melissa Conrad

intellectually engaged is great, and what if you could do

Vice President, Wellness &

something for someone else at the same time?

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One way to accomplish all that is by volunteering! In fact,

there are many different types of volunteering, and none of them is a wasted effort. Here are some ways to

spend a few hours each week or month:

Deliver meals on wheels. Make sure other seniors get the nourishment they need by delivering food and conversation to their doors!

Work with animals. Call a local shelter and offer your assistance! Many shelters have opportunities to help walk dogs and feed and groom all kinds of critters. You're in "fur" a good time!

Assist other seniors. Perform tasks around the house, like light housekeeping and cooking, for seniors who need a little extra help. Escort them to a store or the park, so they can share in the joy of nicer weather and social engagement!

FITNESS

Share time with youngsters. Help kids learn to read, mentor teens, care for premature infants, and more! There are so many children who could benefit from your experience, knowledge, and compassion. When school is back in session, many teachers love to have outside help with story times and paper grading! Call a nearby school and see what you can do.

Having a little extra time on our hands is never a bad thing, but using it to help others can make a real difference to people in our community. We all need a little help now and then, so let's pay it forward whenever we can!

FITNESS

AQCULAUTBIC NEWS

Exercise ... Is it worth it? Is time spent exercising really worth it? Many feel they get enough exercise during their work day. Others feel they don't need to lose weight and therefore don't need to exercise. Some simply don't like to exercise, and there are others who just can't seemPEtRoSfOinNdAtLhTeRtAimINeE.RThe excuses go on and on, but regular exercise is extremely important.

According to the Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and Health, most Americans can achieve significant health benefits through a modest increase in daily activity. And, according to the American College of Sports Medicine, taking part in regAuWlAarRDphysical activity can:

? prevent occurrences of cardiac events ? reduce incidences of stroke, hypertension,

Type 2 diabetes, colon and breast cancers, osteoporotic fractures, gall bladder disease, obesity, depression, and anxiety ? delay mortality

Through just 30 minutes of movement each day, we can significantly improve our future prognosis. Exercise is crucial for our health, so let's take the time for exercise!

Father's Day Give the gift of wellness for your dad this Father's Day. Gift cards are available at the Club's front desk for any dollar amount. Gift cards can be used for massage therapy, personal training, or items in our proshop!

Family swim this month Mark your calendar! On Friday, June 16, from 7 - 8:30 pm, we'll be hosting a family swim. Club members are welcome to invite their children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. RSVP by June 13 at the Club's front desk.

CAPTURING DELIGHT{FULL} MOMENTS

Look for more photos on Facebook.

We enjoyed live music by the DeMazi Brothers and Golden Oldies.

The doughnut fundraiser raised $590 for Alzheimer's support and research.

A large group gathered for our last Trivia Night with Erik!

Residents enjoyed flowers by local organization Hope Blooms. The bouquets were put together and delivered by staff from Eagles Elementary.

The Touchmark Choir performed Television Theme Songs at the Fargo Theatre.

We went to Trinity Lutheran Church for their annual Salad and Pie Luncheon benefiting the Dorothy Day Food Pantry of Fargo Moorhead.

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

For additional details of an event, including registration, transportation, and participation requirements, contact a Life Enrichment/Wellness team member.

Wednesday, June 7, 11 am Tacos in a Bag Lunch. Everyone is invited to this delicious lunch. Over the past four years Adele Swenson has hosted this fun afternoon party, and we are honored to be able to keep this fun tradition going. Please join us for food and festivities! Make sure to sign up by the Life Enrichment/Wellness Office. Cost is a meal ticket. Guest meals are $8.

Wednesday, June 14, bus leaves at 11 am ROMEO Lunch. The guys will be headed over to Boulder Tap House in Moorhead for their monthly men-only lunch. Invite your friends and sign up by the Life Enrichment/Wellness Office. If you plan on meeting us there, please call Anne-Marie Fitz at 701-476-1200 so our reservation is correct.

Thursday, June 15, 3 pm Churches United for the Homeless. Pastor Sue

Koesterman, Executive Director of Churches United, will be here to discuss the latest happenings with their programs, funding, and more. Auditorium.

Wednesday, June 21, 5:33 am - 9:25 pm The Longest Day. We will have programs and activities from sunup to sundown. Please check the schedule and join us in supporting those affected by Alzheimer's disease. See front cover for details.

Tuesday, June 27, 5:30 pm Summer Seafood Boil in the Waterford Heritage Garden. This month we'll be featuring a summer seafood boil with corn, potatoes, sausage, crawfish, and more! It will be an evening filled with good food, lively conversation, and plenty of butter. Space is limited, so please sign up by the Life Enrichment/Wellness Office. Cost is $25 each. Feel free to invite friends and family!

View our {FULL} Life calendar online for a complete list of events:

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