See what we've been up to this month!

1. TOUCHMARK ON SADDLE DRIVE
THE{FULL}LIFE
August 2014
Vintage Apron Show
Residents enjoyed an afternoon learning anything
and everything they wanted to know about aprons.
Thea Lou Seese talked about her vintage apron
collection and displayed a variety of styles, along
with various reference books and sewing patterns.
An afternoon of jazz
Jazz music by After School
Tea Time filled the Lobby,
and residents moved to the
toe-tapping music.
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2. Our environment, and how we feel about it, can have
a huge impact on the way we feel. For many, the first
areas that come to mind when we think of environmental
wellness are things like reducing and conserving energy
or reusing and recycling practices. These areas should
be important to all of us, and they are areas of focus for
Touchmark communities.
Another area to consider is the impact and benefits that house plants have on the environment and our
wellness. Research at Kansas State University (2006, Park, Seong-Hyun) on indoor plants identified
several therapeutic benefits, including reduced stress, lower heart rates and blood pressure, decreased pain
medication, and less fatigue and anxiety. Indoor plants also add color and brighten mood, moisturize and
purify the air, and sharpen focus and attention.
Some Touchmark communities have outdoor gardens, which are also beneficial for your body and soul.
Gardening is considered a moderate to intense form of exercise and uses all three types of recommended
activities—endurance, flexibility, and strength. Gardening also provides people with a sense of personal well-
being through stress relief, education, and the creation of friendships.
Indoors and outdoors, plants offer many benefits. Do you have a green thumb? Would you consider teaching
others how to have a green thumb? Share your thoughts and ideas with your community’s Life Enrichment/
Wellness team. Help us enhance environmental wellness; consider adding indoor plants to your home
environment. If you are interested in a list of safe plants, send me an email at FullLife@Touchmark.com.
RESOURCE{FULL} – The benefits
of growing green
Brian Pryor
Executive Vice President
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3. Photos top and left:
Located at 929 Saddle
Drive, this 1,528-square-
foot cottage home includes
two bedrooms and two
bathrooms as well as
updated flooring, paint, and
countertops throughout.
Relax during these summer
months on the two patios
and take in the beautiful
view of Big Belt Mountains.
Whether you’re looking for a home base while you’re traveling, or you’re ready to enjoy a close
community and local activities, Touchmark fits your lifestyle. Summer is here—and it’s the perfect
season to stop by and see (and experience!) Touchmark.
Embrace the {FULL} Life
Also featured: With a sunny eastern exposure, apartment 378 is bright and inviting. The home has
a full kitchen, 742 square feet, one bedroom, and one bathroom. Call to learn more and tour these
homes.

4. 1410037 © 2014 Touchmark, LLC, all rights reserved
TOUCHMARK ON SADDLE DRIVE
Full-service Retirement Community
915 Saddle Drive • Helena, MT 59601
406-449-4900 • Touchmark.com
Contact a Life Enrichment/Wellness team member for additional details, including registration, transportation
information, and participation requirements.
Thursday, Aug. 7, 2 pm
Celebrate National Lighthouse Day. Watch the Lighthouses of America DVD to learn more
about these interesting and useful structures. Popcorn and soda provided. Forum.
Friday, Aug. 8, 11 am
Picnic Lunch at Spring Meadow Lake. Check out the urban, day-use-only park minutes from
Helena fed by a natural spring and home to a wide range of wildlife. Sign up.
Saturday, Aug. 16, 1:30 pm
Afternoon Movie: Heaven Is For Real. Come watch the fascinating story based on the #1
New York Times best-selling book Heaven is For Real. Forum.
Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2 pm
Gospel Music Program. Forum.
Friday, Aug. 22, 12:30 - 4:30 pm
Red Cross Blood Drive. The community is welcome to participate. Forum.
Thursday, Aug. 28, 2 pm
Ride on the Last Chance Tour Train. Take a ride and cruise by Reeder’s Alley, the authentic
Pioneer Cabin, and The Old Fire Tower. Tickets are $7.50. Sign up in advance.
See the full event calendar online:
TouchmarkHelena.com/pdf/community-event-calendar.pdf
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