THE{FULL}LIFETOUCHMARK AT ALL SAINTS

July 2014

Growing good times!

The garden is up and growing! Jeanne Wilds and Caroline Deinema tend to their garden pods. Seven pods are growing herbs, flowers, tomatoes, acorn squash, zucchini, and watermelon.

Residents enjoyed a trip to Orange City, Iowa, to celebrate the tulip festival, watch the parade, and see all the colorful tulips as well as the colorfully costumed men, women, and children celebrating their Dutch heritage.

Brian PryorExecutive Vice President

Find your {FULL} Life at Touchmark

This month, home 251 is available in the historic Chapelwood. Visit today and tour this 512-square-foot home with one bedroom and one bathroom.

Waterford at All Saints111 W 17th Street | Sioux Falls, SD 57104 | 605-335-1117 | 800-713-1117 | WaterfordSiouxFalls.com

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512 sq. ft.1 Bedroom | 1 Bath

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If you read the title and said to yourself, wait a minute, it’s July: July is the time to celebrate independence and unification. As countries and as individuals, we are keenly attracted to the notion of independence. Research tells us that it’s our lifestyle—things we do and choices we make—that determines how we will age.

According to research done at California State University, Fullerton by C. Jessie Jones and Roberta E. Rikli, a key element in maintaining independence later in life is sustaining one’s “fitness capacity (strength, endurance, agility, and balance).” Simple, right? So why declare interdependence? Because life happens. Appointments, other priorities, injuries, and many other reasons all serve to interfere with or distract our attention from exercise. Encouragement and accountability can be essential to sticking with a fitness program.

In our office, several team members go to the local YMCA to exercise at noon. Sometimes, we join a group exercise class together, and other days we each do an individual program; regardless, we check in with each other. We carpool. We rearrange schedules.

During this month when we celebrate unity and independence, ask someone to start a walking group with you. Join a class. Walk around the corner and visit a friend. Ask a Life Enrichment/Wellness team member about steps you could take with others to improve your fitness capacity.

Declare interdependence—and gain more independence!

For more information about Touchmark’s Life Enrichment/Wellness program or the research regarding standards for maintaining physical independence in later years, email me at FullLife@Touchmark.com.

Declare interdependence!

CAPTURING DELIGHT{FULL} MOMENTS

During the Night on the Town event, residents visited Canton and sampled a variety of locally made wines at Calico Skies. Next, the group stopped at The Angus Steakhouse, which is known for its flat iron steak and homemade dressing. After several people ordered them, they understood why!

A light spring breeze with 70 degrees made it the perfect evening to take in a baseball game with the local team— The Sioux Falls Canaries. The only sign of “bugs” were the “fly” balls.

Residents spent a good part of the day walking through the Great Plains Zoo watching animals from all parts of the globe, including the local water fowl.

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Contact a Full Life team member for additional details, including registration, transportation information, and participation requirements.

Saturdays in July, 9:30 am Farmers Market. Choose from a variety of locally grown produce and handcrafted artwork. Please RSVP. Falls Park.

Friday, July 4, 11:30 am - 12:30 pm Fourth of July Barbecue. Enjoy burgers and hot dogs—and more delicious picnic fare. Seating limited. Cost: $8. Please RSVP. Sunset Pavilion.

Wednesday, July 9, 5 pm A Night on the Town at the Grand Falls Casino and Resort. Dine at the buffet before trying out the slots. Cost: $18 for buffet (plus money for games).

Thursday, July 10, 10:45 am Men’s Lunch at JL Beers in downtown Sioux Falls. Bring your appetite and thirst as well as money for the meal. Please RSVP.

Tuesday, July 15, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm Nature Lovers’ Walk. Enjoy a nature walk through the Mary Jo Wegner Arboretum to explore and see the vegetation, animals, and interesting habitats. Golf cart available, if needed. Registration required. Arboretum.

Tuesday, July 15, 11:30 am Making choices in the downsizing process. Deb Sorenson, owner of Declutter Design by Deb, will provide helpful information about transitioning to a home that is more manageable and reflects your interests now. RSVP. Limited seating.

Wednesday, July 16, 2:30 pmNutritional needs in seniors. Melissa Berg, RDLN, will share this educational PowerPoint presentation. No cost. Imperial North Dining Room.

Wednesday, July 23, 6:30 pm Making God Laugh, performed by the Prairie Repertory Theatre of SDSU in Brookings and Brandon. Cost: $18. Please RSVP. Brandon Valley Performing Arts Center.

Wednesday, July 30, 2 - 3:30 pm Celebrating friendship on National Cheesecake Day. Bring a friend (or two) and enjoy some cheesecake while getting a taste of the {FULL} Life at Touchmark. No cost. Please RSVP.

See the full calendar of events online: TouchmarkSiouxFalls.com/pdf/community-event-calendar.pdf