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

TOUCHMARK ON SOUTH HILL Issue 8, 2013 | page 1

Tradition carries on in different venue

Over the years, Touchmark has showcased quilts and quilters at its popular shows. This year, the event changed into a Ladies Night with a featured quilt show. More than 70 people learned about nearly two dozen quilts, which were also on display for two weeks. Susan Simpson, Roberta Brandt (pictured far right), and Virginia Will received awards for their quilts. The Washington State Quilters featured the event in its publication. Also, pictured is volunteer Bethany Selin (left) and Life Enrichment/Wellness Director Betty Doerschlag.

Save the date!Active Aging Week is coming Sept. 23 to 29. This year’s theme is Experiencing the Full Life. Watch the calendar for more event information.

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Meeting with the men

More than 40 gathered for the popular Men’s Club Dinner Night. The guest for the evening: new Director of Operations Chet Roshetko, who was introduced by Jeff Bair. Chet shared his background and goals. The meal for the evening: a mouthwatering steak dinner.

Retired Fairchild colonel joins Touchmark team

Retired United States Air Force Col. Thomas F. Roshetko has been named director of operations at Touchmark on South Hill. Thomas, who goes by Chet, will oversee several areas, including the retirement community’s home health program, its resident and building services, and Touchmark’s internationally recognized Full Life Wellness & Life Enrichment Program.

“I am honored to be part of the Touchmark team and heritage,” says Chet. “It is an honor to serve our residents who have chosen Touchmark as their home and community. The staff and residents reflect the best part of America—patriots working together to live full lives and make tomorrow better.”

Prior to joining Touchmark, Chet spent 27 years in the United States Air Force, focusing his career on leading operations at medical centers, hospitals and clinics throughout the United States and Germany—most recently as chief executive officer of the 92nd Medical Group at Fairchild Air Force Base.

Chet holds masters’ degrees in Human Resource Management and Strategic Studies as well as a Bachelor of Science in Nursing. Chet continues to serve as an adjunct faculty member at Whitworth University.

While away from work, Chet regularly volunteers. He serves as vice chair on the board of directors for the American Red Cross Inland Northwest Chapter and participates as an AWANA leader at South Hill Bible Church as well as a Sunday School teacher and Children’s Church teacher.

Chet and his wife of 25 years, Karla, have a daughter at Liberty University, a son at Ohio State University, and a son and daughter who are homeschooled. The family enjoys the great Spokane area outdoors, Spokane Indians, downtown activities, scouting, and kids’ sport programs. Chet is also an avid reader and student of American history, the Bible, world economy and population, and baseball.

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Nothing says summer like barbecue

During the recent Cottage Barbecue Party, Abe Kenney played acoustic guitar background music while residents and guests enjoyed a delicious summer meal prepared by the Touchmark Dining Services team. A full group—77 people—attended the event and lingered late into the evening.

An active, social life awaits

Featured: The Lincoln at 2933 S Waterford DriveOffers: 1,551 square feet, two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a window seat and walk-in closet in the master bedroom, fireplace, patio, and storage in the garage

Every day, we celebrate The {FULL} Life at Touchmark. People enjoy friendships, educational opportunities, musical events, fitness classes, and more. Plus, there are comfortable, private homes and a variety of services.

Embrace your Full Life. Visit us today!

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

Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre and Dinner Night Upcoming outings include:• Friday, Aug. 2: Romance Romance• Friday, Aug. 23: 9 to 5

Monday, Aug. 12, 1 pmCoeur d’Alene Lake Cruise and no-host dinner at Dockside Resort.

Thursday, Aug. 22, 7 pmCottage Social. Enjoy an evening of jazz, wine, crackers, and cheese on the greens.

Wednesday, Aug. 28, 4 pmNo-host dinner at Klink’s at Williams Lake.

Thursday, Aug. 29, 2 pmEnjoy fresh huckleberry sundaes topped with whipped cream. Coffee Café.

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

calendar.pdf

EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

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Touchmark Founder and CEO Werner G. Nistler, Jr., (next to window) visited with residents, team members, and guests during a summer happy hour gathering at The Clock.

Happy hour with CEO

Movements rooted in eternity “Thomas Svobada arrived at the nursing home in NE Portland when the cherry trees outside his window were bare. … Now the blossoms have peaked and on a warm spring afternoon they drift onto his shoulders as he sits outside in his wheelchair.”

– David Stabler, reporter, The Oregonian

Thomas is Oregon’s most prolific and performed composer. For the past seven months, he has been recovering from a debilitating stroke that

affected his right side with partial paralysis. It happened suddenly when he and his wife of nearly 50 years were preparing dinner. For weeks, his recovery was slow, but then he began improving, and he continues to make progress. And he continues to move people through his music.

Do any of us plan for this kind of an event? No one I have interviewed ever has. One of the lessons from this heart-wrenching and heartwarming story is that legacy and giving back are the essence of who and what we are—today and tomorrow. Thomas is known as a composer whose music is played around the world, a teacher to a generation of music students, a mentor to scores of composers, an

amazing pianist, and a playful friend.

People move to Touchmark for many reasons. Most will tell you, though, that they wish they had moved here sooner. All appreciate the fullness of life and opportunities for living—and continuing to create—their legacy. Each person has a life story and talents to share, and overwhelmingly residents are optimistic and grateful for the options available at Touchmark.

To find out more about the possibilities of living a {FULL} Life and providing a personal legacy, contact a member of the Full Life team. As Robert Schuller said—and others repeat—“If it’s going to be, it’s up to me.”

BRAIN BUILDERS

Put the following summer fruits and vegetables in alphabetical order.

CapsicumAsparagusBroccoliCabbageAvocado

CilantroBok ChoiCollard greensBeet

ChivesCarrotButternutCeleryCauliflower

Answers: Asparagus, Avocado, Beet, Bok Choi, Broccoli, Butternut, Cabbage, Capsicum, Carrot, Cauliflower, Celery, Chives, Cilantro, Collard greens.