Topics include: Discovering a garden of joy and community of support A showing of style Celebrating in your new home

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EVENT{FULL}Monthly updates from your {FULL} Life community
TOUCHMARK AT COFFEE CREEK Issue 7, 2013 | page 1
Discovering a garden of joy and
community of support
During a garden party, people toured the
community’s Prairieview Memory Care
Residences and courtyard and had a chance to
make terrariums.
The neighborhood—including the plant-filled
courtyard—is designed to provide individuals
who have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
disease or other dementia illnesses with a
supportive and structured living environment.
“At Prairieview, people enjoy full days
surrounded by supportive people and a pleasing
environment, including colorful flowers and
plants,” says Melissa Mahaffey, Touchmark
executive director. “‘This was a fun event where
families learned more about the services at
Touchmark and the great people who live here.”

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A showing of style
Wearing fashions from the boutique A Flower Place, a group of residents modeled during the Resident Tea.
Victoria has worked for three years as a
care partner in Touchmark’s Cedar Court
neighborhood in the Prairieview Memory Care
Residences.
You’ll often hear Victoria singing with residents,
who love the friendly melodies.
Victoria first came to the United States in 1975
and attended Central State University, where
she received her master’s degree in Biology.
She returned to Nigeria, where she worked as a
teacher and principal. There, Victoria continued
her studies and became a minister of the United
Charismatic Healing Ministries. Soon after
returning to the US, she joined the Touchmark
team.
Victoria, who was born in the large city of Ibadan,
Nigeria, West Africa, enjoys reading, singing, and
traveling with her husband to visit family. “I love
to travel, and one of my favorite destinations has
been Israel,” says Victoria. Dubai is on the top of
her travel list.
Meet Victoria Etuk
Victoria loves
spending time
with her family
and travels to see
them as often as
possible. Victoria
is pictured at her
son’s wedding.

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Contact a Full Life team member for additional details,
including registration, transportation information, and
participation requirements.
Monday, July 1, 1:30 pm
Health Matters presents Understanding
Medication. North Activity Room.
Tuesday, July 2, 2 pm
Patriotic Hymn Sing. Grand Hall.
Wednesday, July 3, 2 pm
Patriotic Tea: a variety of teas and desserts
along with an inspiring speaker. Grand Hall.
Monday, July 8, 5:30 - 6:30 pm
Caregiver Support Group. Kari Suttee
from Novartis will lead a discussion about
communicating with family members when
coping with difficult care decisions. South
Activity Room.
Wednesday, July 10, 2 - 3:30 pm
Watermelon Festival. There are hundreds of
types of watermelon, and our talented Dining
staff will be presenting a food demo of many
varieties. Of course, there will be samples.
Grand Hall.
Thursday, July 18, noon - 1:30 pm
Men’s Lunch. Invite a friend to Touchmark
and enjoy a special presentation by resident
Leaman Harris. Game Room. Sign up at front
desk.
Monday, July 22 at 5:30 pm andTuesday, July
23 at 1:30 pm
Living Longer, Living Stronger workshop with
Certified Facilitator Gene Naukam. RSVP to
405-562-9155.
Wednesday, July 31, 3 pm
Armchair Traveler. Bring a friend as we
travel to Philadelphia, home of Independence
Hall, the Philadelphia Eagles and Phillies,
cheesesteak, brotherly love, and much more.
We’ll enjoy Philly sandwiches and beer as we
tour, learn, and share. Grand Hall.
See the full calendar of events online http://
touchmarkedmond.com/pdf/community-event-
calendar.pdf.
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
Celebrating in your new home
Located in the Grandview building, apartment 338
includes 800 square feet, one bedroom, and one
bathroom. The unique floor plan features a nook
that can be used as a den or dining room. The
home also includes a balcony and full-size kitchen
with a raised dishwasher for easy access.

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Book club experiences culture and world
During its recent meeting, Touchmark book club members discussed A Thousand Splendid Suns by
Khaled Hosseini, who wrote the bestseller The Kite Runner. This novel focuses on several women in
Afghanistan. Some club members wore burqas (garments worn by some Muslim women that cover their
faces and bodies). “They don’t just read and discuss each book but experience the culture, food, and
lifestyle depicted,” says Life Enrichment/Wellness Director Carla Scull.

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© 2011 Touchmark Living Centers, Inc., all rights reserved
Marge
Coalman, EdD
Vice President
of 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/Wellness
Director Carla Scull. Support
learning over the life span—
whether there is universal
agreement or not.
BRAIN BUILDERSOn the second
Wednesday
of every
month, fitness
instructor Becky
Major will be
available at the
Wellness Center
at 3 pm to share
helpful hints on how to effectively use equipment.
Let’s move
Think of as many things as possible that
are red, white, and blue.
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