TOUCHMARK AT COFFEE CREEK THE{FULL} LIFE Literally, books come to life for club When some of the women at Touchmark at Coffee Creek got together to form a book club, they didn’t know it would be so much fun and become such an important part of their lives. The group of about a dozen residents gets together monthly to not only discuss the assigned novel, memoir or classic— but also to immerse themselves in the setting and culture of the book. There is no limit to their creativity. When they read Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner, set mostly in Afghanistan, the book club gathering featured Middle Eastern food. Some wore burkas, which covered them from head to toe, and they learned about the Quran and Muslim customs. For The Great Gatsby, martinis and vintage clothing, such as flapper dresses, were part of the program. For The Orphan Train, one of the residents set up her late husband’s model train set. Joan Crooks, who moved to Touchmark four years ago, is the charter member and organizer of the group that began two years ago. She says the group is not fussy about the books they choose, which has enabled the club to sample a wide array of genres. She said there is a vibrant discussion about each book that everyone in the club reads. “Really, we do,” laughs Joan. “I enjoy that when we see each other around, we ask each other what page we are on in the book and talk about what is going on in the book. Joan calls this book club her favorite out of the many she has participated in over the years. While the book club didn’t actually participate in a mock fight-to-the-death-style party when they read the popular young adult novel, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, they did enjoy the story, and they understand why today’s kids like it so much. “My favorite book was The Kite Runner, a story about friendship and redemption,” shares Joan, who obviously enjoys getting together for the book club with her dear Touchmark friends to eat, discuss, and enjoy good conversation and laughter. “It’s a highlight of my month, for sure,” she says smiling. (cont.) April 2014
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TOUCHMARK AT COFFEE CREEK
149385 © 2014 Touchmark Living Centers, Inc., all rights reserved
TOUCHMARK AT COFFEE CREEKFull-service Retirement Community
2801 Shortgrass Road • Edmond, OK 73003405-340-1975 • Touchmark.com
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
THE{FULL}LIFE
Literally, books come to life for clubWhen some of the women at Touchmark at Coffee Creek got together to form a book club, they didn’t know it would be so much fun and become such an important part of their lives.
The group of about a dozen residents gets together monthly to not only discuss the assigned novel, memoir or classic—but also to immerse themselves in the setting and culture of the book. There is no limit to their creativity.
When they read Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner, set mostly in Afghanistan, the book club gathering featured Middle Eastern food. Some wore burkas, which covered them from head to toe, and they learned about the Quran and Muslim customs.
For The Great Gatsby, martinis and vintage clothing, such as flapper dresses, were part of the program. For The Orphan Train, one of the residents set up her late husband’s model train set.
Joan Crooks, who moved to Touchmark four years ago, is the charter member and organizer of the group that began two years ago.
She says the group is not fussy about the books they choose, which has enabled the club to sample a wide array of genres. She said there is a vibrant discussion about each book that everyone in the club reads. “Really, we do,” laughs Joan.
“I enjoy that when we see each other around, we
ask each other what page we are on in the book and talk about what is going on in the book. Joan calls this book club her favorite out of the many she has participated in over the years.
While the book club didn’t actually participate in a mock fight-to-the-death-style party when they read the popular young adult novel, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, they did enjoy the story, and they understand why today’s kids like it so much.
“My favorite book was The Kite Runner, a story about friendship and redemption,” shares Joan, who obviously enjoys getting together for the book club with her dear Touchmark friends to eat, discuss, and enjoy good conversation and laughter. “It’s a highlight of my month, for sure,” she says smiling.
Marge Coalman, EdDVice President of Wellness & Programs
“ ... The scientific community is also looking more at the outcomes and benefits for older adults who volunteer. The psychosocial and mental health benefits have been studied for several years in regard to reduced risk factors for depression, loneliness, and isolation. A newer focus is the physical health benefits. In 2013, Carnegie Mellon University researchers looked specifically at the relationship between volunteerism and lower blood pressure. They discovered that as little as 200 hours of volunteering annually showed a dramatic lowering of blood pressure. ...”
Read more online at Touchmark.com/wellness-forum.
(cont.)
April 2014
Contact a Full Life team member for additional details, including registration, transportation information, and participation requirements.
Tuesday, April 8, noon Lunch ’n Learn. Amber Bergerson from Senior Transitions of Edmond will present Making Choices in the Downsizing Process. Grand Hall.
Wednesday, April 9, 9 am - 3 pm AARP Driving Class. Grand Hall.
Saturday, April 12, 11 am - 2 pm Eggs-travaganza and Spring Open House. During this annual event, enjoy everything Easter, including the Easter bunny, egg hunt, a cookout, and an Easter hat parade.
Wednesday, April 16, 2 pm Resident Tea and Spring Fashion Show, featuring clothing from A Flower Place. Grand Hall.
Thursday, April 17, 5 pm Men’s Dinner. This evening will feature beef, beer, and buddies … is there a better combination?
Game Room. Please sign up at front desk.
Wednesday, April 23, 10 am Coffee Talk: Medicare. Bistro.
Thursday, April 24, 5 - 7 pmParkview Party with special speaker. Watch for more information.
Tuesday, April 29, noonLuncheon to celebrate volunteers who make a difference for Touchmark residents and staff.
Tuesday, April 29, 3 pm Armchair Traveler goes to Vienna. Grand Hall.
See the full calendar of events online: TouchmarkEdmond.com/pdf/community-
event-calendar.pdf
THOUGHT{FULL} Life Balance—the value of giving back
CAPTURING DELIGHT{FULL} MOMENTS
Adding some flair to Fat Tuesday Chef Jeff Waddle made Bananas Foster as Jeane Dedrick (lady in the flames), Max Collins, Fern Rowley (lady with the fantastic reaction), Ester Myer, and Lillian Binggelli watched with amazement. Residents danced to festive music by The Kip Curtis Band and ate New Orleans inspired food. The group also crowned the Mardi Gras king and queen.
Look for more photos on Facebook.
Crooks works with a local Edmond bookstore to get small discounts on paperbacks, but many members also use e-readers, because they like the ability to change font sizes and lighting.
The group’s March book was The Invisible Thread by Valerie Salembier, a story about a homeless boy and an executive who strike up a friendship.
The Touchmark Food Services group is very helpful and accommodating when it comes to planning book club menus,” says Joan. “And we’re looking forward to the spring and early summer months, when we can have our meetings on the beautiful outside commons area after a long cold winter.”
(cont.)
The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective AgencyGuernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie SocietyA Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian TrailThe HelpHalf Broke HorsesWater for ElephantsSnow Flower and the Secret FanEmpire of the Southern Moon
A Girl Named ZippySarah’s KeyCold Sassy TreeShopping, Seduction & Mr. SelfridgeThe Hunger GamesLeaving Cold SassyA Small Death in the Great GlenOne Thousand White Women: The Journals of May DoddThe Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who
Survived the Great American Dust BowlThe Shoemaker’s WifeA Secret KeptThe House I LovedThe Great GatsbyThe OrchardThe Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold FryThe Kite RunnerA Thousand Splendid Suns
Here are just some of the books the Touchmark Book Club has read over the past two years:
Embrace your styleAre 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.
Located at 3001 Touchmark Drive, this cottage features the Monroe floor plan. The 1,854-square-foot home includes a 569-square-foot garage, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and one study.
Donning green hats and attire, residents enjoyed a St. Patrick’s Day tea. Later in the week, all took part in an Irish Mix & Mingle in the Bistro, sipping drinks and noshing appetizers.
CAPTURING DELIGHT{FULL} MOMENTS
Adding some flair to Fat Tuesday Chef Jeff Waddle made Bananas Foster as Jeane Dedrick (lady in the flames), Max Collins, Fern Rowley (lady with the fantastic reaction), Ester Myer, and Lillian Binggelli watched with amazement. Residents danced to festive music by The Kip Curtis Band and ate New Orleans inspired food. The group also crowned the Mardi Gras king and queen.
Look for more photos on Facebook.
Crooks works with a local Edmond bookstore to get small discounts on paperbacks, but many members also use e-readers, because they like the ability to change font sizes and lighting.
The group’s March book was The Invisible Thread by Valerie Salembier, a story about a homeless boy and an executive who strike up a friendship.
The Touchmark Food Services group is very helpful and accommodating when it comes to planning book club menus,” says Joan. “And we’re looking forward to the spring and early summer months, when we can have our meetings on the beautiful outside commons area after a long cold winter.”
(cont.)
The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective AgencyGuernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie SocietyA Walk in the Woods: Rediscovering America on the Appalachian TrailThe HelpHalf Broke HorsesWater for ElephantsSnow Flower and the Secret FanEmpire of the Southern Moon
A Girl Named ZippySarah’s KeyCold Sassy TreeShopping, Seduction & Mr. SelfridgeThe Hunger GamesLeaving Cold SassyA Small Death in the Great GlenOne Thousand White Women: The Journals of May DoddThe Worst Hard Time: The Untold Story of Those Who
Survived the Great American Dust BowlThe Shoemaker’s WifeA Secret KeptThe House I LovedThe Great GatsbyThe OrchardThe Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold FryThe Kite RunnerA Thousand Splendid Suns
Here are just some of the books the Touchmark Book Club has read over the past two years:
Embrace your styleAre 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.
Located at 3001 Touchmark Drive, this cottage features the Monroe floor plan. The 1,854-square-foot home includes a 569-square-foot garage, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, and one study.
Donning green hats and attire, residents enjoyed a St. Patrick’s Day tea. Later in the week, all took part in an Irish Mix & Mingle in the Bistro, sipping drinks and noshing appetizers.
TOUCHMARK AT COFFEE CREEK
149385 © 2014 Touchmark Living Centers, Inc., all rights reserved
TOUCHMARK AT COFFEE CREEKFull-service Retirement Community
2801 Shortgrass Road • Edmond, OK 73003405-340-1975 • Touchmark.com
EVENT HIGHLIGHTS
THE{FULL}LIFE
Literally, books come to life for clubWhen some of the women at Touchmark at Coffee Creek got together to form a book club, they didn’t know it would be so much fun and become such an important part of their lives.
The group of about a dozen residents gets together monthly to not only discuss the assigned novel, memoir or classic—but also to immerse themselves in the setting and culture of the book. There is no limit to their creativity.
When they read Khaled Hosseini’s The Kite Runner, set mostly in Afghanistan, the book club gathering featured Middle Eastern food. Some wore burkas, which covered them from head to toe, and they learned about the Quran and Muslim customs.
For The Great Gatsby, martinis and vintage clothing, such as flapper dresses, were part of the program. For The Orphan Train, one of the residents set up her late husband’s model train set.
Joan Crooks, who moved to Touchmark four years ago, is the charter member and organizer of the group that began two years ago.
She says the group is not fussy about the books they choose, which has enabled the club to sample a wide array of genres. She said there is a vibrant discussion about each book that everyone in the club reads. “Really, we do,” laughs Joan.
“I enjoy that when we see each other around, we
ask each other what page we are on in the book and talk about what is going on in the book. Joan calls this book club her favorite out of the many she has participated in over the years.
While the book club didn’t actually participate in a mock fight-to-the-death-style party when they read the popular young adult novel, The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins, they did enjoy the story, and they understand why today’s kids like it so much.
“My favorite book was The Kite Runner, a story about friendship and redemption,” shares Joan, who obviously enjoys getting together for the book club with her dear Touchmark friends to eat, discuss, and enjoy good conversation and laughter. “It’s a highlight of my month, for sure,” she says smiling.
Marge Coalman, EdDVice President of Wellness & Programs
“ ... The scientific community is also looking more at the outcomes and benefits for older adults who volunteer. The psychosocial and mental health benefits have been studied for several years in regard to reduced risk factors for depression, loneliness, and isolation. A newer focus is the physical health benefits. In 2013, Carnegie Mellon University researchers looked specifically at the relationship between volunteerism and lower blood pressure. They discovered that as little as 200 hours of volunteering annually showed a dramatic lowering of blood pressure. ...”
Read more online at Touchmark.com/wellness-forum.
(cont.)
April 2014
Contact a Full Life team member for additional details, including registration, transportation information, and participation requirements.
Tuesday, April 8, noon Lunch ’n Learn. Amber Bergerson from Senior Transitions of Edmond will present Making Choices in the Downsizing Process. Grand Hall.
Wednesday, April 9, 9 am - 3 pm AARP Driving Class. Grand Hall.
Saturday, April 12, 11 am - 2 pm Eggs-travaganza and Spring Open House. During this annual event, enjoy everything Easter, including the Easter bunny, egg hunt, a cookout, and an Easter hat parade.
Wednesday, April 16, 2 pm Resident Tea and Spring Fashion Show, featuring clothing from A Flower Place. Grand Hall.
Thursday, April 17, 5 pm Men’s Dinner. This evening will feature beef, beer, and buddies … is there a better combination?
Game Room. Please sign up at front desk.
Wednesday, April 23, 10 am Coffee Talk: Medicare. Bistro.
Thursday, April 24, 5 - 7 pmParkview Party with special speaker. Watch for more information.
Tuesday, April 29, noonLuncheon to celebrate volunteers who make a difference for Touchmark residents and staff.
Tuesday, April 29, 3 pm Armchair Traveler goes to Vienna. Grand Hall.
See the full calendar of events online: TouchmarkEdmond.com/pdf/community-
event-calendar.pdf
THOUGHT{FULL} Life Balance—the value of giving back
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