touchmark at mt. bachlor village newsletter - july 2013

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EVENT { FULL } Monthly updates from your {FULL} Life community TOUCHMARK AT MT. BACHELOR VILLAGE Issue 7, 2013 | page 1 Hearts fly high and stories take off at Pilot’s Lunch Bill McDonald, a Touchmark resident since 2004, must have inherited his love of flying from both of his parents. In 1928, Bill’s mother received her pilot’s license at 18. Bill’s parents met at the Rankin School of Flying in Portland, Oregon, which was one of the country’s few flight schools at the time. Bill continued his family’s flying legacy by flying for the U.S. Air Force and the Air National Guard. The McDonald family tradition of flying continues with Bill’s grandson, who started flying at 17 and has served four tours overseas as a pilot. Ever since Charles Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927, the dream of flying has inspired many, including some Touchmark residents. These aviators gathered for a pilot’s luncheon and shared photos and stories of their time in the sky. Bill McDonald remarked that the afternoon was a memorable gathering of eagles. Here are a few highlights: In 1945, Bill Handy flew the first and only all-black paratrooper battalion, called the Triple Nickels. He fearlessly flew these smoke jumpers over Oregon and California so the battalion would be well prepared for Japanese balloon bombs. Ed Fay was a combat pilot flying B-26s during the Korean War. (cont.)

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Page 1: Touchmark at Mt. Bachlor Village Newsletter - July 2013

October 2011 | page 1

EVENT{FULL}Monthly updates from your {FULL} Life community

TOUCHMARK AT MT. BACHELOR VILLAGE Issue 7, 2013 | page 1

Hearts fly high and stories take off at Pilot’s Lunch

Bill McDonald, a Touchmark resident since 2004, must have inherited his love of flying from both of his parents. In 1928, Bill’s mother received her pilot’s license at 18. Bill’s parents met at the Rankin School of Flying in Portland, Oregon, which was one of the country’s few flight schools at the time. Bill continued his family’s flying legacy by flying for the U.S. Air Force and the Air National Guard. The McDonald family tradition of flying continues with Bill’s grandson, who started flying at 17 and has served four tours overseas as a pilot.

Ever since Charles Lindbergh flew across the Atlantic Ocean in 1927, the dream of flying has inspired many, including some Touchmark residents. These aviators gathered for a pilot’s luncheon and shared photos and stories of their time in the sky. Bill McDonald remarked that the afternoon was a memorable gathering of eagles. Here are a few highlights:

In 1945, Bill Handy flew the first and only all-black paratrooper battalion, called the Triple Nickels. He fearlessly flew these smoke jumpers over Oregon and California so the battalion would be well prepared for Japanese balloon bombs.

Ed Fay was a combat pilot flying B-26s during the Korean War.

(cont.)

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TOUCHMARK AT MT. BACHELOR VILLAGE

Imagine celebrating birthdays, holidays, and special occasions at Touchmark. Surround yourself with friends who share fun, joy, excitement, happenings—it’s a community enjoying the {FULL} Life. We invite you to visit, talk with residents and team members, and discover why every day there is a reason to celebrate.

Featured: • Terrace Lodge home 107 with 938 square feet, 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, ground floor,

fireplace, patio

• Terrace Lodge home 433 with 706 square feet, 1 bedroom, 1 bathroom, fourth-floor penthouse, fireplace

Issue 7, 2013 | page 2

Celebrating in your new home

(cont.)Some women also shared stories. For example, Ginger Elings was a pilot in the 1960s, flying a variety of planes, including the Piper Cherokee. Ruth Reiserer talked about her husband, Russell, a very talented pilot and Double Ace during World War II. Robbie Peoples (pictured) talked about her time as a “Rosie Riveter” during World War II. Robbie started building B-17 planes for Lockheed when she was just 18 years old.

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Fun happenings

Resident Dean Conger introduces a photo during the recent art reception. Dean worked as a photojournalist for 45 years (30 were for National Geographic). For nearly a half century, Dean captured moments in the lives of ordinary people around the globe. His work took him on 30 trips to what was then the Soviet Union. Dean’s many awards include Newspaper Photographer of the Year three times during the 1950s, Magazine Photographer of the Year in the 1962 Pictures of the Year competition, and the NPPA Joseph A. Sprague Memorial Award in 1987 for a lifetime of outstanding work in photojournalism. Also, Dean gave a popular presentation—Reflections of 45 Years of My Life—to a packed house. He had residents buzzing about the history, photography, world affairs, and more.

Wearing pink, a team gathered at Drake Park and supported the Heaven Can Wait Run/Walk for Breast Cancer event, which helps educate people about the importance of early detection for breast cancer.

The community’s annual casino event is always a fun evening, with a variety of games, including Craps, Roulette, and Black Jack. Touchmark Resident Council sponsored this much-anticipated event.

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

Thursday, July 4, 2 pm Sound Fourth Cascade Horizon Band from Bend High. The concert starts at 3 pm and is sponsored by the First Presbyterian Church. A no-charge barbecue will follow. Transportation provided. Sign up at any front desk.

Sunday, July 7, 1:15 pm Touring Cultus Lake on the Cascade Lakes Highway. Bring money for snacks. Transportation provided. Limited seating. Cost: $7 trip charge; account will be charged. Sign up at any front desk.

Tuesday, July 9, 2 pm Armchair Traveler: Japan. Terrace Lodge Forum. All welcome.

Starting July 10, for four Wednesdays Stories Connect Us classes, which will be 10 am to noon in the River Lodge Club Room or 1:30 to 3:30 pm in the Terrace Lodge Four Seasons Private Dining Room. This innovative, not-for-profit program is dedicated to working with individuals who are interested in recalling, documenting, preserving, and sharing their life stories with their families, friends, and the greater community. This is a collaborative effort between founder and director Dana Perry, MA, of Oregon State University, and Cascades’ Chris Wolsko, PhD. Cost: $5 per class (account will be billed). Limited space, but future workshop sessions will be available. For more information about the program, please contact Dana Perry at 541-420-4301. To enroll, sign up at any front desk.

Thursday, July 11, 11 am Six Steps to Sounder Sleep, presented by Bonnie Skakel, who is a board-

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

Current construction projects on the new addition include installing the weather resistive barrier on the exterior sheathing, installing windows, and continuing installation of the plumbing, mechanical, electrical, and fire sprinkler system. Soon, the sound insulation and drywall installation will begin. The crews are also remodeling two existing lodge homes in the Terrace Lodge, and there is also work on the new sewer line and grading for the new Cliff Lodge courtyard.

Construction update

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certified doctor of Naturopathic Medicine. She also holds a Masters of Science in Oriental Medicine from the National College of Naturopathic Medicine in Portland, Oregon. Terrace Lodge Forum. All welcome.

Thursday, July 11, 4:30 - 7 pm Birthday dinner: prime rib. Complimentary for those celebrating a July birthday. Cost for others: $19. Four Seasons. Reservations required. Sign up at any front desk.

Friday, July 12, 10:30 am Trip to Black Butte Quilt Show and Lunch Buffet. Bring money for purchases. Sign up at any front desk.

Friday, July 12, 6:30 to 7:30 pm Paul Eddy Music. Terrace Lodge Lounge. All welcome.

Monday, July 15, 4 pm Dinner on the Town: Mio Sushi restaurant. Bring money for meal. Sign up at any front desk.

Tuesday, July 16, noon Lunch ’n Learn presents Parkinson’s Disease TED Talk—and Talking with a doctor. After a short, fascinating TED Talk video, Craigan Griffin, MD, of Bend Memorial Clinic will share more about the latest Parkinson’s disease treatments. He’ll also answer questions. Cost: $8 (meal accounts will be charged). Sign

up at any front desk. Terrace Lodge Forum.

Wednesday, July 17, 4 pm Beltone Hearing Aid Clinic. Four Seasons Private Dining Room. All welcome.

Thursday, July 18, 11 am Heather Krantz, MD, presents What is Mindfulness? Terrace Lodge Lounge. All welcome.

Friday, July 19, noon The Stewardess Affinity Lunch. Terrace Lodge Four Seasons. Sign up at any front desk. All welcome.

Friday, July 26, 1 pm Trip to Peterson Rock Garden. Cost: entry fee is $3 and trip fee is $3. All welcome. Sign up at any front desk.

Tuesday, July 30, 2 pm Art Through the Ages discussion. Four Seasons Private Dining Room. Sign up at any front desk.

Tuesday, July 30, 4 pm Brew Crew visits 10 Barrel. Please bring money for meal.

Breakfasts on the town Bring money to order off the menu. Transportation provided. Sign up at any front desk. • Men’s Breakfast: July 11 at 8:30 am at Shari’s• Women’s Breakfast: July 17 at 8:30 am at Pancake House

See the full calendar of events online: TouchmarkBend.

com/pdf/community-event-calendar.pdf.

You said it!

During a recent company-wide team member training at Touchmark in Bend, residents and family members shared these thoughts while participating on a resident panel.

“Touchmark has the residents’ best interest at heart.” - Jack MacDonald

“If they moved in earlier, they could have had a fuller life.” - Ralph Brown

“I love Touchmark. They are my family.” - Rachel Taylor

BRAIN BUILDERS

Think of as many things as possible that are red, white, and blue.

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MargeCoalman, EdDVice Presidentof 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 Angela Stewart. Support learning over the life span—whether there is universal agreement or not.

Tuesday, July 23 from 4:30 to 7 pm

Residents and team members will celebrate the community’s 10th anniversary with a Caribbean Celebration. Festivities will happen in the River Lodge parking lot and Great Room.

Residents who bring age-qualified potential new neighbors will receive a complimentary meal for themselves and their guests. Otherwise, the buffet will be charge to the meal plan.

The Summit Jazz Band will provide entertainment. Caribbean attire is encouraged! Resident transportation from the Terrace Lodge will be provided from 4:30 to 5 pm with a return time of 7 pm. Please sign up at any front desk.

Touchmark to celebrate 10 years

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Take part in the Small Group Balance Class from 11:15 to 11:45 am Tuesdays and Fridays in the Residential Care activity room. Liz Rupar will teach the class, which is limited to four people. The cost is $40 for four sessions. Contact Liz at 414-426-2417 to sign up.

New fitness class available

A quick note for residents and their families: If you or your family members are interested in receiving these new services, please talk with Scott Neil or Robie Knox by or before August 1 to secure your new home. The new services will open this fall.

Opening soon: Residential Care and Memory Care

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