The third annual Car Show at Touchmark at Meadow Lake Village drew an intergenerational crowd to view classic cars, hot rods, custom vehicles, and bikes. Owners from local car clubs displayed their vehicles while friends and family enjoyed the afternoon. Proceeds from the event benefited the local Metro Meals on Wheels program. A variety of classic and custom vehicles were on display, including a 1964 Ford Mustang owned by a Touchmark resident.

1. TOUCHMARK AT MEADOW LAKE VILLAGE
THE{FULL}LIFE
August 2014
Show and Shine car show draws
intergenerational crowd
Owners of classic cars, hot rods, custom vehicles, and bikes
showcased their wheeled wonders for people of all ages during
Touchmark’s third annual Car Show.
Friends and family viewed these four-wheeled and two-wheeled
treasures, talked with owners, and enjoyed an afternoon of fun that
supported an important nonprofit. Purchases from on-site food
vendors benefited the local Metro Meals on Wheels program.
Participants included members of local car clubs, including
the Western Idaho Model T Club, United Street Rods of Idaho,
Valley Corvettes, and Idaho Chariots. A Touchmark resident also
displayed a 1964 Ford Mustang.

2. 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
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.
Featured: The Larch in the Targhee Lodge
Offering: Corner lodge home, located in the newest lodge offering independent living, 1,398 square feet,
two bedrooms, two bathrooms, separate laundry room with side-by-side washer and dryer, dining room
off of kitchen, and covered balcony. This lodge home is available. Call today for a tour.

3. Veterans toured the Idaho Military History Museum at Gowen Field.
Look for more photos on Facebook and in next month’s newsletter.
CAPTURING DELIGHT{FULL} MOMENTS
Joan Garey takes a quiet walk through some of the
thousands of lavender plants at Lavender Acres in
Meridian. Dean and Rebecca Boyle are pictured right.

4. 1410037 © 2014 Touchmark, LLC, all rights reserved
TOUCHMARK AT MEADOW LAKE VILLAGE
Full-service Retirement Community
4037 E Clocktower Lane • Meridian, ID 83642
208-888-2277 • Touchmark.com
Contact a Life Enrichment/Wellness
team member for additional
details, including registration,
transportation information, and
participation requirements.
Sundays in Aug., 4:30 pm
European Adventures. Each
week, watch two episodes from
guidebook author and travel TV
host Rick Steve. Coeur d’Alene
Room.
Friday, Aug. 1, 4:30 pm
Meridian Firefighter’s
Association Salmon
Barbecue. Enjoy delicious
applewood-smoked salmon,
coleslaw, fries, soda, and bread.
All proceeds go to the Meridian
Fire Fighters Association and
the Meridian Burn Out Fund.
Tickets: $10. Pay at the Meridian
Speedway Dairy Barn (cash
or check only). Sign up in the
Grand Lodge.
Saturday, Aug. 2, 9:30 am
Idaho Piece Makers Quilt
Show at the Kuna High School.
Come admire over 150 quilts. $5
for entry. Sign up in the Grand
Lodge.
Monday, Aug. 4, 3 and 7 pm
Author presentation: The
Kennedy Detail. Author and
former Secret Service Agent
Gerald (Jerry) Blaine will share
information from his book that
documents the team of men
whose job it is to protect the
president of the United States.
On Nov. 22, 1963, the team
failed—and the country was
changed forever. Jerry is one of
the country’s leading experts in
high-level, high-profile security,
and he was a member of JFK’s
Secret Service detail. He will
talk about the inside story of the
assassination, the weeks and
days leading up to it, and the
heartrending aftermath.
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 7:30 am
National “Morning” Out. In
honor of National Night Out,
Touchmark hosts a morning
celebration. Elected officials and
representatives from the fire
and police departments will join
the community for a delicious
breakfast, parade, and fun
activities. All are welcome. RSVP
by calling 208-888-2277.
Tuesday, Aug. 5, 8 am -
2:30 pm
Whitewater Rafting.
Register to enjoy the Class III
rapids of the Payette River with
professional guides from Payette
River Experience.
Tuesday, Aug. 12, 10 am
Smart Living Series:
Dollars and Sense.
Professionals will cover
the topics of guardians and
fiduciary. Saint Louise Chapel.
Sunday, Aug. 17, 6:30 pm
Opera Idaho presents The
King and I at Crooked Flats.
Touchmark will bring picnic
chairs, but if you have a personal
chair you want to bring, please
let Ann in Life Enrichment
know. Tickets are $24. Please
pay and sign up in the Grand
Lodge by Aug. 10.
Wednesday, Aug. 20, 5:45 pm
Starlight Mountain Theater
presents Big River.Come and
watch Mark Twain’s timeless
classic outside in Garden Valley.
Food, drinks, and snacks will
be available. Ticket: $20. Pay at
front desk. Sign up by Aug. 13.
Tuesday, Aug. 26, 10 am
Historic Tour of Boise with
local historian, Dr. Arthur Hart.
Discover historic buildings, the
site of Fort Boise, the Oregon
Trail, and Garden City. Sign up
in the Grand Lodge.
See the full event calendar
online: TouchmarkMeridian.
com/pdf/community-event-
calendar.pdf
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS