See what we've been up to this month!

1. Organizing expert Vicki Norris of Restoring
Order®
presented her third topic at Touchmark’s
Lunch ’n Learn series to a packed room of
residents and guests. She shared helpful tips
on how to manage and organize financial
paperwork. Walking through a slide show, Vicki
kept the audience entertained and engaged with
her humor and positive energy.
A sample of Vicki’s helpful tips:
• If there is more than one person in a household,
make sure each person has “assigned” duties to
deal with paperwork and mail. For example, a
couple can sit down and talk about who wants
to take on the monthly bills, medical/insurance
paperwork, and/or investment paperwork.
Communication ensures less stress for everyone.
• Specifically, when it comes to paying bills,
schedule time in your planner once or twice a
month to stay organized and pay bills on time,
which can save money and reduce stress.
• When creating a system to deal with paper, the
first step is to determine the longevity of each
document (e.g.,
temporary,
annual,
permanent,
archival).
Vicki has
two more
presentations.
Both are open
to the public.
The remaining
dates and
topics are:
• Sept. 10: Reclaim Your Health
• Nov. 12: Discover Your Purpose
The program starts at 12:30 pm and includes
lunch, which is $10. Vicki will start speaking at
1:15 pm, and people can choose to sign up for just
the presentation at no charge. Seating is limited,
and individuals must call to register.
THE{FULL}LIFE
TOUCHMARK AT FAIRWAY VILLAGE
August 2014
Nosh at the Watermelon Festival!
Touchmark is hosting this fun summertime event for everyone Wednesday, Aug. 13 at 2:30 pm.
The afternoon events will include watermelon eatin‘ activities of all kinds (including seed-spitting and
slice-stacking contests), a photo booth, snow cones, snacks, and watermelon-flavored drinks. To top
off the fun, The Rose City Banjoliers will bring festive music. This 14-member group performs New
Orleans, Dixieland, and Jazz-inspired music. People can call or stop by to RSVP.
Lunch with Vicki

2. More than 160 cars spotted the Touchmark campus as 2,000 people poured over each one and enjoyed
a delicious barbecue. The event raised over $4,800 for the local Loaves & Fishes nonprofit. Mark your
calendar! Next year’s show is June 20.
Thousands attend seventh annual Car Show and Barbecue
CLUB NEWSFITNESS
PERSONAL TRAINER
AWARD
FITNESS
AQUATIC
From exercise
equipment to fitness
classes, the club can
be your resource for
staying healthy and
active. Visit us and
learn more!

3. A GLANCE AT OCTOBERCAPTURING DELIGHT{FULL} MOMENTS
“Summer fun—havin’ a blast!” Recent
events have included a Stepping Out
walk near Skamania Lodge, a cooking
demonstration, a dinner trip to a Brazilian
restaurant, and the car show.
Our environment, and how we feel about it, can
have a huge impact on the way we feel. For many,
the first areas that come to mind when we think of
environmental wellness are things like reducing and
conserving energy or reusing and recycling practices.
These areas should be important to all of us, and they
are areas of focus for Touchmark communities.
Another area to consider is the impact and benefits that house plants have on the environment and our
wellness. Research at Kansas State University (2006, Park, Seong-Hyun) on indoor plants identified
several therapeutic benefits, including reduced stress, lower heart rates and blood pressure, decreased pain
medication, and less fatigue and anxiety. Indoor plants also add color and brighten mood, moisturize and
purify the air, and sharpen focus and attention.
Some Touchmark communities have outdoor gardens, which are also beneficial for your body and soul.
Gardening is considered a moderate to intense form of exercise and uses all three types of recommended
activities—endurance, flexibility, and strength. Gardening also provides people with a sense of personal well-
being through stress relief, education, and the creation of friendships.
Indoors and outdoors, plants offer many benefits. Do you have a green thumb? Would you consider teaching
others how to have a green thumb? Share your thoughts and ideas with your community’s Life Enrichment/
Wellness team. Help us enhance environmental wellness; consider adding indoor plants to your home
environment. If you are interested in a list of safe plants, send me an email at FullLife@Touchmark.com.
RESOURCE{FULL} – The benefits of growing green
Brian Pryor
Executive Vice President

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TOUCHMARK AT FAIRWAY VILLAGE
Full-service Retirement Community
2911 SE Village Loop • Vancouver, WA 98683
360-254-2866 • Touchmark.com
Contact a Life Enrichment/Wellness team member for
additional details, including registration, transportation
information, and participation requirements.
Monday, Aug. 4, 2 - 4:30 pm
Guided Tour with Driver John. This passionate
history buff will share his vast knowledge of the
Vancouver area. Sign up.
Wednesday, Aug. 6, 11:15 am
Concert and Sack Lunch. Find a shady tree and
listen to the amazing Marimba Brothers. Sign-up
required. Esther Short Park.
Sunday, Aug. 10, 9 am
Overnight trip to Tacoma. Enjoy a Tacoma
Rainiers baseball game and a visit to the Northwest
Trek Wildlife Park. Return Monday at 5 pm.
Sunday, Aug. 7, 2:30 pm
Berries and Ice-cream Social. Guitar and singing
by new talent Karen Overton. Fireside Room.
Monday, Aug. 11, 7 pm
Great Decisions with Jon Frederick. Participate
in a stimulating conversation inspired by thought-
provoking video and articles. Forum.
Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2:30 pm
Watermelon Festival. See front page for more
information. Courtyard.
Thursday, Aug. 14, 10 am
Assisted Living Social. Enjoy coffee and delicious
treats from Dot Donuts. Activity Room.
Active Aging Week coming Sept. 21 - 27!
Created by the International Council on Active Aging,
this week celebrates an active lifestyle. Touchmark
will join the fun with a variety of activities and
events. Watch the calendar for coming details.
See the full event calendar online:
TouchmarkVancouver.com/pdf/community-
event-calendar.pdf
Now available: Apartments offering assisted living. These private apartments are located close to
Touchmark team members who provide helpful support, including personal care and health services.
You’ll also enjoy the award-winning Full Life Wellness & Life Enrichment Program™, fitness club with
pool, personal training, and fitness and aquatic classes, Touchmark Fulfilled Living Concierge Service,
and more. These apartments go quickly. Call to schedule a tour and learn more.
Embrace your
{FULL} Life
Whether you’re looking for
a home base while traveling,
or you’re ready to enjoy a
close community and local
activities, Touchmark fits your
lifestyle. Summer is here—and
it’s a perfect season to stop
by and see (and experience!)
Touchmark.
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