1. TOUCHMARK AT WEDGEWOOD
THE{FULL}LIFE
Canadian Curling Champion Cathy King, who was inducted into the Canadian Curling Hall of Fame last
year, shared stories of her life as a professional curler as well as displayed her Hall of Fame award. She
also threw the first rock during a floor-curling contest at Touchmark’s Sochi Olympic Games. Alberta
Floor Curling Association President Audrey Connery officiated, and Touchmark residents Laurel and
Horst David served as coaches. Global News and CTV covered the event. Watch the event calendar for
the new weekly floor curling program.
April 2014
Canadian Curling Champion Cathy King visits
2. Enjoying a tropical touch during winter
Even with cold
temperatures outside, the
warmth and fun soared
inside with entertainment
by the ukulele band The
Hawaiian Treasures. Mary
Lee, a bungalow resident
who is part of the group,
and the other performers presented a show of singing, dancing, and even a mini grammar lesson on Hawaiian
words. This was their first visit to Touchmark, and everyone is already looking forward to their return. A
Hawaiian buffet dinner followed the entertainment.
This north-facing suite (number
205) includes 917 square feet,
two bedrooms, one bathroom with
shower, patio, in-suite laundry, and
lovely exposure overlooking the
front of the Touchmark property
and gated entryway. A Life Lease
option is available with this suite.
Homes
For illustration purposes only. Square footage, actual room
sizes, and features may vary. See construction documents.
917 sq. ft.
2 Bedroom | 1 Bath
W/D
DW
Embrace your style
Are daily demands overwhelming
your schedule? At Touchmark,
you can discover and create
the right balance for you. Shed
the time-consuming home
maintenance and meal prep.
Enjoy hobbies, friendships,
and family. Visit us. Learn how
you can build a {FULL} life at
Touchmark.
3. A GLANCE AT OCTOBERCAPTURING DELIGHT{FULL} MOMENTS
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The Touchmark Red Hat chapter enjoyed a recent tea with an
assortment of sandwiches, fruit, and cookies along with a glass of
sherry. Pictured (from left): Life Enrichment/Wellness Director Joan
Drake, Thelma Kaye, Nancy Hawrelak, Grace Ruiter, Wendy Rempel,
Dorothy Dreger, and Nan Vipond.
Shaw TV featured one of Happy
the Clown’s recent visits to
Touchmark’s Health Services
Neighbourhood and shared some
of her inspirational story. Happy
is pictured with resident Edith
Mould.
Happy (Tracy Merry-Thomson),
who has multiple sclerosis,
loves bringing joy to others.
She recently started the Laps of
Laughter Project, making and
inspiring others to make blankets
that give warmth and “hugs” to
those in wheelchairs.
Watch the video at http://youtu.
be/MuVtZn5tdY8. (Courtesy of
Shaw TV.)
During the monthly Men’s Beers of the World Club, the guys
sampled a variety of lagers and ales, ranging from Scotland to
Mexico.
