TOUCHMARK AT MEADOW LAKE VILLAGE

THE{FULL}LIFE

May 2014

Walking through the Pleistocene

A group visited the Foothills Learning Center for a themed walk: Mammoths and Tigers and Sloths, Oh My!. These animals traveled through the Late Pleistocene age of Idaho. Pat Downs stops for a moment of swinging and fun, and Ed Fujii leads the way during the walk.

Mingle with artists and art-lovers!

Touchmark’s Art Gala returns Thursday, May 8 from 6:30 to 9 pm in the Grand Lodge.

Everyone is welcome to this open house and reception to kick off the month-long art show.

The evening will feature pieces by local artists, and refreshments will be served. For more information, call or stop by the community.

The months have been full of celebrations!

LEFT: In addition to an Irish beer tasting, the community took in festive performances to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.

ABOVE: Gus Schade (right) recently celebrated his 100th birthday. He chats with Chandler Coury, who is two years away from his 100th party.

CAPTURING DELIGHT{FULL} MOMENTS

Residents recently viewed the 3,000-plus-piece collection at the Wrench Museum in Marsing, Idaho.

Marge Coalman, EdDVice President of Wellness & Programs

{COLOR}FULL Living—How does your garden grow?

Master gardeners are some of the most passionate, knowledgeable, and committed people I have ever met. They spend hours learning all the pros and cons of which plants need to go where. They assess soil, sun, and shade needs as well as overall balance for the environment and success for the garden. They dig in and plant—usually in their own terrain and often in the community—for a variety of causes and commitments that serve neighborhoods, cities, citizens, and wildlife and environmental goals. ...

Read more online at Touchmark.com/wellness-forum.

It’s spring! Visit Touchmark.

The change in season is a perfect time to tour the Roosevelt at 514 S Catherine Lane. This 1,798-square-foot home features a two-car garage, two bedrooms, den, two bathrooms, great room with fireplace, separate dining room, stainless steel appliances in the kitchen, pull-out shelving, and Corian®

countertops. In addition, there are closet organizers in each closet; a laundry room with a sink, additional shelving, and a walk-in closet; additional closets and storage; master bedroom with door to covered patio; master bathroom with dual sinks and a huge closet.

The popular all-day fishing trip to Horsethief Reservoir returns May 29. See the coming events section for more details.

Let’s fish!

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EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

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

Wednesday, May 7, 1:30 pm Trip to Whittenberger Planetarium at College of Idaho. See the night skies in the comfort of an auditorium setting, as Planetarium Director Amy Truksa shares an interesting program about what can be seen in the spring night skies over Idaho. After the program, there will be time for questions. Cost: $2 per person. Sign up for bus trip.

Saturday, May 10, 11 am Little Women Ladies Luncheon and Louisa May Alcott presentation. Enjoy a delicious luncheon with your daughters and girlfriends and watch Janet Worthington transform into the author of Little Women and hear about the hardships and adventures of the Alcott family. Sign up by May 7. Only 90 tickets will be issued. Cost for resident: dinner punch or $12 plus tax. Cost for guest: $12 plus tax. Coeur d’Alene Room.

Thursday, May 15, 9:30 am Bus trip to Hagerman for lunch followed by 1,000 Springs Boat Tour. See water displays along the Snake River Aquifer, including views of the famous Thousand Springs waterfalls and Blueheart Springs. Cost: $25 for boat tour plus lunch (estimated $10).

Friday, May 16, 7 pm La Bella Corda performs spring concert. These young classical guitar players will present music from the 16th century to present day. The program will feature the advanced students of Kelli Larson, classical guitar instructor at String Songs in Boise. Coeur d’Alene Room.

Wednesday, May 21, 10 am Tour the Basque Museum and Cultural Center of Boise. After the tour , the group will stop at the Basque Market across the street for lunch (and a plate of the delicious paella) on the patio. If the seafood at Basque Market isn’t your preference, you can join the gang on the patio next door at Bardenay’s. Cost: $4 for museum; around $9 plus tax for lunch.

Thursday, May 29, 8:30 am All-day fishing trip to Horsethief Reservoir. The bus loads at 8:30 am to head to this alpine reservoir just north of Cascade. The location includes a walk-out pier and basic picnic area. Bring your lunches and bask in the beauty of the mountain air. Ladies and gents are all welcome; all that is needed is an Idaho fishing license and fishing gear. (Team members will bring extra gear for those who may need it.) Cost: $10 for transportation plus $10 for a boxed lunch, if purchased. Team members can also help clean your trout. (Note: the site includes portable bathrooms.)

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