201Fall S9emester SEPTEMBER THROUGH DECEMBER Welcome to the first Watermark University catalog from Hacienda at the Canyon! The foundation of Watermark University (WU) is to provide meaningful opportunities to learn, teach and grow, resulting in a life of overall well-being. Research shows that learning and keeping our mind active and sharp supports healthy aging. We will be using LifeLoop to register for classes. Keep an eye out in Thrive! for LifeLoop trainings each week.

In our inaugural catalog you'll find everything from UA Humanities film lectures to Tai

Chi, from Tucson Museum of Art docent talks to meeting venomous reptiles in person, even learn to make a hand-sewn book or homemade tamales!

We focused our offerings on the Seven Dimensions of Well-being: Physical, Social, Intellectual, Spiritual, Emotional, Environmental, and Vocational. I want to extend a special thank you to our members who offered their expertise by teaching a class in the fall. I'm looking forward to learning from all of you!

Ready to learn,

Missy Paschke-Wood Missy Paschke-Wood Community Resource Director PHYSICAL

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Mondays Joyful Movement Karenne H. Koo Gardens Living Room Oct. 7 - Dec. 2 • 2 - 3pm These classes are designed to unlock our natural creative potential and to discover the common language of movement expressions. Participants will be guided through movement explorations with the aim of expanding movement vocabulary, finding opportunities to think/move in new ways and being in an inclusive and collaborative space where we celebrate our individual creativity while cultivating awareness and appreciation of the larger group. No prior experience needed. This is an inclusive experience provided through a partnership with Dancesequences who believe that dance is for ALL. Friends and family of Gardens' members are welcome and encouraged to join!

Thursdays Joyful Movement Sabrina Geoffrion Movement Studio Oct. 10 - Dec. 5 • 2 - 3pm These classes are designed to unlock our natural creative potential and to discover the common language of movement expressions. Participants will be guided through movement explorations with the aim of expanding movement vocabulary, finding opportunities to think/move in new ways and being in an inclusive and collaborative space where we celebrate our individual creativity while cultivating awareness and appreciation of the larger group. No prior experience needed. This is an inclusive experience provided through a partnership with Dancesequences who believe that dance is for ALL.

Fridays Make a Splash! June Hussey Nov. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 Swimming Pool • 2 - 3pm Do you love swimming? So does June Hussey, a lifelong competitive swimmer and certified US Masters swim coach. Join fellow fish right here at the Canyon Club pool and make a splash with challenging workouts, stroke tips, relay fun and more.

Arizona Two-Step Thursday Quoc "Kennedy" Wong Movement Studio Dance Lesson Nov. 7 • 3:30 - 5pm In this class you will learn the fundamentals of the Arizona Two-Step. If you already have experience in this style dance, our instructor will work with you on more advanced moves. Both singles and couples are welcome! PHYSICAL

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Intro to Friday Katie Popiel (SAACA) Movement Studio Contemporary Clogging Dec. 13 • 2 - 3:30pm In this introduction to contemporary American clogging, instructor/performer Katie Popiel will share the history of clogging, demonstrate her dance form, and teach class participants the first building block step of clog dancing. Participants will practice this step within a simple line dance.

EMOTIONAL

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Thursdays Movie Therapy Terri Waldman Sept. 26, Oct. 24, Dec. 26 Screening Room • 2:30 - 5pm Terri Waldman has always said that in her retirement years, she would set up an old van in a movie theater parking lot and do "Movie Therapy." This class starts with a brief discussion with Terri to share common current life challenges. Then she will provide a comfy wrap and a personally selected treat to take into the movie. After watching the movie, we will discuss how the movie relates to the shared experiences. This Watermark University class will consist of three of Terri's favorite movies.

September 26 - Moneyball (2011) October 24 - Love Field (1992) December 26 - Fantastic Mr. Fox (2009)

Fridays Telling Tales: Memoir Norah Booth Oct. - Dec. • Check Thrive! for location Writing Workshop 10:30 - 11:30am Telling Tales is a weekly one-hour class. First time writer or accomplished author, all are welcome. We work from prompts, but the writer is always free to choose a topic. Writing techniques are explained and students develop skills for providing useful feedback to others. We all enjoy listening as the writing improves. Attendees will find themselves sharing life stories with family, new friends, and beyond. EMOTIONAL

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Thursday How Do You Spell Relief? Liz Barta Check Thrive! for location Nov. 21 • 2pm While this sounds like an Alka-Seltzer commercial, this class is a practical guide to dealing with stresses in our lives. From relaxation techniques to energizing tips this simple and interactive presentation helps provide “relief” from everyday pressures.

This class is offered in partnership with Catalina In-Home Services.

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Mondays UA Humanities: The Films Malcolm Alan Compitello Sept. 23, 30, Oct. 7, 14, Napa Room of Pedro Almodóvar 21 • 9am - 12pm Pedro Almodóvar is now one of the world's most highly regarded international directors. This course uses Women on the Verge (1998), his international breakthrough film, as the fulcrum to examine the before and after of his film making. The class will examine Women on the Verge and four other representative films from across the arc of the director's career: What Have I Done to Deserve This? (1984), All About My Mother (1999), Talk to Her (2002), and Volver (2006), and will refer to the other films the Spanish director has made. The analysis of these films will enable participants to gain a sense of the constants that power Almodóvar's vision and the elements in his body of work that change over time.

5-week course fee $180. Register online at http://tiny.cc/thcpedro

Sundays prior to UA Screenings: The Films of Humanities Lecture • Screening Room Pedro Almodóvar 2pm Sunday, September 22nd - What Have I Done to Deserve This? 1984 Sunday, September 29th - Women on the Verge of a Nervous Breakdown, 1988 Sunday, October 6th - All About My Mother, 1999 Sunday, October 13th - Talk to Her, 2002 Sunday, October 20th - Volver, 2006

Students registered for the UA Humanities course have priority seating. INTELLECTUAL

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1st Fridays Who's Who in the Shannon Ruedlinger Oct. 4, Nov. 1, Dec. 6 Check Thrive! for location Old Pueblo 11am - 12pm Join Canyon's Executive Director Shannon Ruedlinger as he brings in a different community leader each month to share about themselves and their organization. Check Thrive! for details on each month's guest.

The Media: Tuesdays Dr. Terrence S. Carden, Traditional vs. New; Oct. 8, 15, 22, 29 • Check Thrive! for location Jr. News vs. Opinion 10 - 11am A review of current and past media practices in an effort to understand why things are done the way they are with the expectation that participants can apply principles learned to evaluate the media of their choice.

2nd Tuesdays Tucson Museum of Art TMA Docents Oct. 8, Nov. 12, Dec. 10 Check Thrive! for location ArtTalks 2 - 3pm On the Second Tuesday of every month we host Art Talks by Tucson Museum of Art docents:

October 8th - Susie Heintz "Pablo Picasso and his Women: Goddesses and Doormats" November 12th - Jan Weidenhammer "First Images of the American West: Expeditionary Artists from 1819 to 1949" December 10th - Kay Jensen "Dorothea Lange and Margaret Bourke-White"

Wednesday A Way With Words Literacy Connects Check Thrive! for location Oct. 23 • 3 - 4:30pm In partnership with Literacy Connects, The Hacienda at the Canyon is proud to present the A Way with Words Author Series. A.J. Flick will be our first author discussing and answering questions about her book "Toxic Rage: A Tale of Murder in Tucson”. INTELLECTUAL

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A New Unity: The Life Thursday University of Arizona UA Museum of Art and Afterlife of Bauhaus Oct. 24 • 10 - 12pm Museum of Art The Bauhaus school opened in 1919 in Weimar, Germany and forever changed the arts in disciplines as diverse as typography, dance, furniture design and photography. A New Unity: The Life and Afterlife of Bauhaus evokes the true spirit of Bauhaus by bringing together multiple departments and facilities at the University of Arizona: the German Studies Department; the Letterpress Lab; the Schools of Art, Music, Theatre and Poetry; and the College of Architecture.

This exhibition features works by Bauhaus masters including Wassily Kandinsky, Paul Klee and Josef Albers, as well as examples of mid-century art movements that surfaced out of Bauhaus aesthetics, including Op Art, Constructivism and Minimalism. A New Unity reflects how the school of Bauhaus forged a relationship between art and craft then art and science, transforming modern aesthetics and influencing the art world for the last century. http://tiny.cc/thcbauhaus

*The shuttle will depart from Hacienda at the Canyon at 9:15am.

Thursdays Taking Flight Marge Pellegrino Oct. 31, Nov. 7, 14 • Check Thrive! for location Journaling Series 10 - 11:30am Birds inspire writers. Think Mary Oliver’s poem “Wild Geese” or Emily Dickinson’s “Hope is the thing with feathers.” Since Southeastern Arizona is a birding hot spot, what better place to journal using birds as an underpinning? Join writer and birding enthusiast Marge Pellegrino in a series of three journaling workshops. Write from bird-inspired prompts, while employing a variety of tools that can help maintain a journaling practice. All levels from beginner to advanced are welcome. Members should bring their own journals, other materials will be provided.

The History of Tuesday Richard Howell Check Thrive! for location Watermark Nov. 5 • 10 - 11am Join us as Rich Howell, Watermark Retirement Communities' Managing Director, shares one of his passions with us... the history of Watermark Communities! How did it get started? What are some of the inside stories? Where is it going and why are The Haciendas at River and Canyon communities such a key part of the future vision of the entire company? INTELLECTUAL

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Zoom! Sunday Film Screening Dan Kruse Screening Room Nov. 17 • 2 - 3:30pm w/ Director Q & A This 33-minute documentary, completed in 2013, tells the endearing story of Burt Schneider and Ray Lindstrom, who established their own tiny recording label, Zoom Records, in Tucson, AZ in early 1959. The film, which includes revelatory interviews with the label’s founders and with noted music historians and recording industry professional, is a moving testament to the power of music to change lives in positive ways; it also documents the musical and technological culture that surrounded the growing popular music recording industry of the “Rock ‘n’ Roll” era in America. The film has been accepted into three prestigious film festivals since its release, and was honored with the “Best of Arizona” award at the 2013 Arizona International Film Festival.

The director, Dan Kruse, will be answering questions following the film and is hoping to bring some of the film's subjects to the Q & A depending on their availability.

Writing Tuesdays Laila Halaby Check Thrive! for location The Stories We See Nov. 26, Dec. 3 • 2 - 3pm Laila Halaby invites you to two 90-minute creative writing workshops during which we will look at pictures/stories and break down their components. How do we SEE action? How do we KNOW emotion? What is the story? Any writing level is welcome, from novice to novelist.

- For the first session on November 26th, you will need something to write with and on that you can share (tablets are fine as long as you don’t mind passing them around).

- For the December 3rd session you will need to bring a personal photo or two (at least one person as subject). Please do not show them to anyone else prior to class.

Maximum 10 members. INTELLECTUAL

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Tuesdays Rock 'n' Roll: From Dan Kruse Dec. 3, 10 • 3 - 4pm Check Thrive! for location Infancy to Adolescence Dec. 17 • 2 - 4pm A series exploring the roots of rock ‘n’ roll (early 20th-century popular music, the burgeoning recording industry, mass media, R&B), the genre’s birth and appearance on the national scene in the 1950s (Elvis, Chuck Berry, Buddy Holly), its growth and new explorations in the early 1960s (mainstream folk, the Beatles, the British Invasion), and its maturation leading up to Woodstock (1969) and a culminating song that puts the entire story into perspective. Come prepared to revel in some of your favorite oldies (and memories) from this magnificent era in popular music! Please note on 12/17 there will be 2 lectures with a short break in-between because the of holidays the following week.

Wednesday The Joy of Soaring John Driskill Check Thrive! for location Dec. 4 • 10 - 11am This short presentation will acquaint you with the joys and thrills of motorless flight. Man’s ultimate desire to soar through the skies as on the wings of a bird is as old as mankind itself. With the advent of the modern glider that dream has become a reality. Join John Driskill as he explains the rudiments of motorless flight and how gliding, or soaring as it is better know, has evolved into today’s modern sport and hobby.

History of the Thursday John Blankinship Check Thrive! for location Apollo Program Dec. 5 • 1pm Aided by a three-foot scale model of the Saturn V, this presentation will cover the history of the Apollo Program, a little bit of rocket science, and the Apollo 11 mission profile from liftoff to splashdown.

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Friday Full Moon Ceremony Nadia Stefanik Check Thrive! for location Sept. 13 • 7pm Experience how to best utilize the natural power of the full moon to release what no longer serves you and reflect upon your personal transition into a new, thriving community. This class will include a guided meditation, journal prompts, open sharing, and live music. SPIRITUAL

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Mondays Advanced Tai Chi Harriet Kronman Dates TBD • 10:30 - Movement Studio 12pm This course is a continuation of Beginner Tai Chi, which emphasizes breath, energy flow, and balance. Joining this class requires instructor approval.

This class is offered in partnership with Brandeis National Committee. LifeLoop pre-registration is required. Maximum 8 members.

Mondays Nov. 4 - Dec. 23 Beginning Tai Chi Harriet Kronman Movement Studio (no class Nov. 11) • 9:30 - 10:30am Beginner Tai Chi is an introduction to the Yang form of tai chi, emphasizing breath, energy flow, and balance. We will learn one or two short forms each week, working towards the flowing and graceful long form. This is easy and slow - not "exercise." You will attain a sense of calm, relaxation, and balance if you practice regularly.

This class is offered in partnership with Brandeis National Committee. LifeLoop pre-registration is required. Maximum 8 members.

Crafting My Story: Thursday University of Arizona Experiences of Loss, Grief UA Museum of Art Dec. 19 • Museum of Art and Spiritual Life 9:30am - 12:30pm ArtWorks is an outreach program housed in the Sonoran Center for Excellence in Disabilities at the University of Arizona’s Department of Family & Community Medicine. ArtWorks promotes community and mutual learning through creative and expressive arts interactions between adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities and UA students. Together, they create a safe space for expression, connection and growth for the artists, students and community.

This ArtWorks exhibition addresses a global life event for all people who experience the death of someone close—grief.

We will also have time to explore UAMA's galleries. Maximum 12 members. ENVIRONMENTAL

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Wednesday Lakes of Arizona Amber Isselhard Check Thrive! for location Sept. 25 • 2 - 3pm Are you a desert dweller who loves water? You're not alone. Explore the lakes of central and southern Arizona with Amber. Learn of local places to see riparian areas, go fishing, enjoy water sports or sit on a beach.

What's the Buzz Friday Erich Border Check Thrive! for location about Bees? Oct. 25 • 3 - 4pm The building is a buzz with fun facts about bees. Come down and hang out with chef Erich and talk about bees! We will discuss the many different types of bees, what makes them buzz, and the sting humans have had on them. We will also reflect on the impact that bees have on the food world, and how to make the most of the bees (and like pollinators) in your area!

Little Mud House: The Saturday Kay Sather Screening Room Good Life is Green Oct. 26 • 1:30 - 3pm With almost no building experience, Kay Sather built a small, earth-friendly house for under $400, using primarily dirt and found materials. Filmmaker Jeff Wirth and Burning Hearts Media filmed a 26 minute documentary on the Little Mud House which Kay will share with us prior to a Q & A session. She'll answer any questions about her building process, the documentary or her book in-progress!

Venomous Reptiles Friday Jeff Servoss Check Thrive! for location of Arizona Nov. 22 • 10 - 11am Jeff Servoss, a Wildlife Biologist specializing in herpetology at the USFWS, discusses behavior, adaptations, defense mechanisms, physiology, conservation biology, habitat ecology, biological diversity, folklore, human safety and first aid, and other concepts that pertain to our native venomous reptiles. Live specimens of Arizona's most fascinating venomous reptiles are displayed in lockable enclosures specifically designed for exhibition in an interactive forum.

How to Survive Thursday Michael Cunningham Check Thrive! for location in the Desert Dec. 5 • 10 - 11:30am If you're planning to go hiking, Member Services Operation Director Michael Cunningham, will give you all of the tips and tricks that you need to avoid common (and sometimes deadly) mistakes people make when navigating our desert landscape. This course might be heading outside so dress accordingly. Maximum 10 members. ENVIRONMENTAL

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Thursday Windowsill Herb Garden Leni Duran, RN Check Thrive! for location Dec. 12 • 2 - 4pm Learn about herbs that can be used in either cooking, teas, waters or just to freshen the air. This class will include a discussion about a few types of herbs and how they can be used, and then you will make your very own windowsill herb garden! Supplies will be provided. Maximum 12 members.

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Friday, Oct. 25 • Intro to Bookmaking Saturday, Nov 23* • Check Thrive! for Maria Lee (Series of 3 Sessions) Friday, Dec 20 • locations 9:30am - 12pm Calling all book lovers and handmade item enthusiasts!

Explore handmade book forms and become familiar with bookmaking tools and techniques with multidisciplinary visual artist Maria Lee. We will advance to a sewn binding and produce a book with a hard cover to letterpress a short phrase or monogram upon.

Session I, Friday, Oct. 25: In this session we'll create a no-sew folded book structure, building up to more complex book structures in the next two sessions.

Session II, Saturday, Nov. 23: Field Trip! We will visit artist Maria Lee at the University of Arizona's Letterpress Lab. Letterpress is a relief printmaking technique using metal and wood letterforms to print text. We'll learn a bit about typography, composition and how to hand set type building on our bookmaking skills from Session I.*The shuttle will depart from Hacienda at the Canyon on Saturday, November 23rd at 8:45am

Session III, Friday, Dec. 20th: In the last session of this introductory bookmaking series, artist Maria Lee will demonstrate a sewn bookbinding technique and guide us in creating our own handmade hardcover bound books.

You are bound to feel accomplished after this series! Maximum 12 members. There is a one time $20.00 materials fee for the Intro to Bookmaking series. VOCATIONAL

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Monday Fresh Salsa Picante Ana Dorame Check Thrive! for location Nov. 4 • 10 - 11:30am Learn how to make delicious fresh Salsa Picante that has been passed down from generation to generation. Ana's grandmother, or "Abuela," is from Monterrey, Mexico. Her family says that when food tastes delicious, it is because it is made with much love. She hopes you all enjoy it as much as she does!

Intro to Wednesdays Salwa Hassan Check Thrive! for location Conversational Arabic Nov. 6, 13, 20 • 2 - 3pm Though she is a native to Tucson, Salwa Hassan grew up learning both English and Arabic as a child. She is now excited to share some of the basics with you! Come and learn how to have a quick conversation, ask basic travel questions and order some food in an Arabic food restaurant.

Optional Field Trip: We will visit Istanbul Mediterranean Restaurant and (attempt to) order lunch in Arabic on Thursday, November 23rd! All are welcome to attend this lunch outing. *Shuttle departs at 11am.

Monday Hand Pies Chelsea Price The Gardens' Kitchen Nov. 25 • 1:30 - 3pm Join Hacienda at the Canyon's Pastry Chef Chelsea Price in a celebration of all things portable pastry. Call them hand pies, pasties, empanadas or tarts, they're all delicious! We'll be making apple and pumpkin hand pies and everyone who participates will get to take a few home.

I'll Stop The World And Mondays Missy Paschke-Wood Check Thrive! for location Felt With You Dec. 2, 9 • 1:30 - 3pm Sewing with felt is a fun way to create custom ornaments, decorations or even brooches! We will start by making mini cacti and let our inspiration lead us in the classes that follow. Felt and basic sewing supplies will be provided (but feel free to bring your own sewing notions if you have them.) Series of two.

Wednesday Vegetarian Cooking Jeremy Imes Check Thrive! for location Dec. 11 • 2 - 3pm What do Einstein, Paul McCartney, and Rosa Parks have in common? They embraced a vegetarian lifestyle! A plant-based diet is good for you and good for the planet. Join long-time, part-time vegetarian Director of Dining Services, Jeremy Imes, to create a delicious plant-based dish. VOCATIONAL

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Tamales: Monday Monica Tryon Check Thrive! for location A Southwest Tradition Dec. 16 • 2 - 5pm Christmas Tamales are a Latino tradition and Member Dining Experience Manager Monica Tryon will be sharing her family's recipe with her Canyon family. Join the assembly line as we make dozens and dozens of red beef, green corn, and sweet tamales.

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Thursday Hidden Tucson: Sept. 26 • UA Special Collections UA Special Collections Depart 9:15am Visit the Moon exhibit and a private tour with Molly Stothert-Maurer, Special Collections Archivist. Explore the science, history and culture of the Moon and how we view it. Learn about the early art of mapping the Moon from sketches to photography, see early books by Copernicus and Galileo and explore Moon themes in sci-fi books and poetry.

This exhibit commemorates the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing on July 20, 1969 and draws from a new acquisition of papers from Ewen Whitaker, Associate Research Scientist at the University of Arizona Lunar and Planetary Laboratory (LPL) and expert on the surface and physical features of the Moon. The Whitaker collection features extensive maps, photographs, books, correspondence and other academic works related to lunar studies. The exhibit also features items on loan from the Lunar and Planetary Laboratory, the Museum of Optics at the University of Arizona College of Optical Sciences, University of Arizona Museum of Art and the Learning Games Initiative Research Archive (LGIRA).

After our tour, we will head to Chef Maria Mazon's award-winning Boca Tacos y Tequila for a dutch lunch. Her restaurant has been featured in the New York Times, Food Network and Travel Channel and is a downtown favorite! SOCIAL

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Hidden Tucson: Tuesday KXCI, Tucson's Oct. 15 • KXCI Studio Community Radio Station Depart 11:30am Did you know that our own Missy Paschke-Wood becomes DJ Midtown Missy on KXCI 91.3 from 1-3pm every Tuesday afternoon? Join her for a tour of KXCI's historic Armory Park studio and watch her work behind the mic at the brand new studios at Hotel Congress. She's even going to let you help choose a few songs to kick off her weekly show.

KXCI 91.3FM is a diverse, independent, and community-based radio station serving Tucson and Southern Arizona. Founded in 1983, KXCI is committed to connecting the communities of Tucson and Southern Arizona to each other – and the world – with informative, engaging, and creative community-based programming. More than 35,000 listeners tune in to the station each week over the air and online. KXCI plays music from all genres and eras, as well as informative, locally-produced mini-programs, provided by 70+ volunteer DJs and on-air hosts. www.kxci.org

Eat a late breakfast because we'll be having a late dutch lunch after Missy's show is on the air, around 1:20pm. Join us at Cup Cafe at the historic Hotel Congress.

Been There, Done That: Friday I was a UA Football Patrick Weed Check Thrive! for location Oct. 18 • 1 - 2pm Videographer Believe it or not, Lead Concierge Patrick Weed had a life before the Canyon- he used to be a videographer for the University of Arizona's Football Program! He'll share what it's like to be on the other side of the bleachers and his favorite stories from his time with the Wildcats.

Been There, Done That is a series where members, associates, and community members share about their personal history, illustrious careers, favorite hobbies, fascinating travel or any other subject that would make them say "Been there, done that!" SOCIAL

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Monday Let's Talk Liz Barta Check Thrive! for location Oct. 28 • 6:30pm This class facilitates a real opportunity to get to know other Canyon members. Much more than a social mixer, a trained story teller and facilitator will provide and entertaining and thought provoking presentation with a dynamic story. Instead of packaged resolutions, the stories end with a question that ask “What would you do?”

This class is offered in partnership with Catalina In-Home Services.

The Drawing Studio: Saturday Lynn Fleishman Check Thrive! for location Art for Brain Health Nov. 16 • 1 - 3pm Teaching artist and dancer Lynn Fleischman will explore how ongoing practice in the arts affects brain health and can help everyone develop a creative approach to living.

Hidden Tucson: Tuesday Field Trip H.F. Coors Factory Tour Nov. 19 • Depart 9:15am Discover another "Hidden Tucson" gem with us as we tour the HF Coors factory. You will see a 200 foot long tunnel kiln, watch artisans hand painting dinnerware, craftspeople carving master molds and production molds and making 25,000 “home grown” ceramic pieces every week! HF Coors - Dinnerware Made in the USA 100%, was formed in California in 1925 by Herman Frederick Coors, son of the renowned Coors brewery founder, Adolf Coors. Interestingly enough, the HF Coors dinnerware business helped keep Coors brewery "afloat" during prohibition! You may recognize or have eaten off HF Coors dinnerware at Fox Restaurant Concepts, Ritz Carlton, Houston’s, Downtown Kitchen + Cocktails and Beyond Bread. www.hfcoors.com

After HF Coors, we'll head to American Eat Co. for a dutch lunch. With ten local concepts under one roof there is a taste for everyone. Options include pizza, burgers, gyros, ribs, poke bowls, tacos, a beer and wine bar, coffee and ice cream.

*$10 per person tour fee. Please wear closed toe shoes.

Maximum 12 members. SOCIAL

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Wednesday The Merseyside Derby Ami Dalal Check Thrive! for location Dec. 4 • 1pm Curious why soccer (or football as it's known everywhere else!) is the world's favorite pastime? Join Community Resources Associate and soccer enthusiast Ami in a live match viewing party with a soundtrack featuring the Fab Four and other notable Liverpudlian musicians. Learn to love "the beautiful game"!

Liverpool is the most successful footballing (soccer) city in England, home to Premier League sides Everton F.C. and Liverpool F.C. The Merseyside Derby refers to the River Mersey which bisects Liverpool and divides Everton and Liverpool fans worldwide.

Been There, Done That: Thursday Esther Blumenfeld Check Thrive! for location What's So Funny? Dec. 12 • 1 - 2pm Esther will share about some of the adventures she had along the way when writing her seven humorous books and three award-winning plays (not to mention countless magazine and journal articles!) She'll also be donating copies of some of her work to the Canyon library for our community to enjoy.

Been There, Done That is a series where members, associates, and community members share about their personal history, illustrious careers, favorite hobbies, fascinating travel or any other subject that would make them say "Been there, done that!"

Hidden Tucson: Wednesday Southwest Strings Southwest Strings Dec. 18 • Depart 9:15am Southwest Strings has been the source of quality stringed instruments and accessories to musicians around the world since 1985. They are one of the busiest sellers of student violin-family instruments (violin, viola, cello, bass) in the country. The Tucson headquarters features over 27,000 square feet of warehouse space and we will be able to watch their master luthiers at work!

After our tour we'll head to Roma Imports tucked into the Lost Barrio. They serve traditional Italian sandwiches and salads. Maybe a strolling violist will stumble upon us! SOCIAL

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Been There, Done That: Friday Kristin Gambardella Check Thrive! for location Mica Mountain Dec. 20 • 1 - 2pm Join Community Resources Associate and hiking enthusiast Kristin Gambardella as she shares scenes and videos from her hikes to the top of Mica Mountain, the tallest mountain in the Rincons.

Been There, Done That is a series where members, associates, and community members share about their personal history, illustrious careers, favorite hobbies, fascinating travel or any other subject that would make them say "Been there, done that!" Faculty Biographies NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME

Liz Barta Let's Talk & How Do You Spell Relief?

Educator and public speaker for more than 40 years, Liz Barta brings enthusiasm, experience and energetic humor to all her programs and presentations. Liz holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from The University of Arizona and is a Certified Health Education Specialist. Her focus in health education involves curriculum development, extensive teaching, and worksite wellness programming. She is an experienced improvisational actor and specially trained in Playback Theatre.

John Blankinship History of the Apollo Program

John Blankinship holds a B.S. degrees in Physics as well as Aeronautics and Astronautics from MIT, and an M.S. degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics from Polytechnic Institute of Brooklyn (now part of N.Y.U.). He worked at Grumman Aerospace from 1969-75 during the years when Grumman built the Lunar Module for the Apollo Program.

Been There, Done That: Esther Blumenfeld What's So Funny? Playwright, humorist and author Esther Blumenfeld has written several plays and hundreds of humorous articles that have appeared in numerous local and national publications. She also is the author of seven books with co-author Lynne Alpern including the quarter-million seller, "Oh, Lord, I Sound Just Like Mama".

Esther also is a former contributing editor and humor columnist for Business Atlanta Magazine and Accent On Homes And Living Magazine. She has led workshops on humor for businesses and conventions, and has been featured on numerous television and radio programs in the United States and Canada.

Norah Booth Telling Tales: Memoir Writing Workshop

Norah Booth created Telling Tales Memoir Writing Wordshop for the University of Arizona’s Extended University in the mid-90’s. She renewed the course for The Fountains at La Cholla five years ago where it has been embraced by many residents. Norah is a published writer with many local and national writing credits. She earned an M.A. in Journalism from the U of A. She taught writing at Pima College and in Sunnyside School District. She is currently at work on a biography of the first, and almost the last, Catholic nun elected to public office in the U.S. About memoir writing she says, “I really enjoy teaching this class. My students are all bright, accomplished, and do their homework. The atmosphere cultivated in classes is based on mutual support, recognizing that writers are sensitive. Participants get to know each other through sharing important life experiences and offering thoughtful critiques.” NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME

Erich Border What's the Buzz about Bees?

Erich Border is the Executive Chef here at Hacienda at the Canyon. His passion for food has always been in his heart. He loves food - the diversity, the flavors, and the colors! In his quest to learn about food in all its glory, he stumbled upon bees; the great pollinators of this world. Erich has researched the impact of bees on the food world. He has spent years learning new things and sharing his knowledge with others. Erich is very passionate about bees and pollinators in general and he hopes that together we can all create a positive buzz!

Dr. Terrence S. Carden, Jr. The Media: Traditional vs. New; News vs. Opinion

Dr. Terrence S. Carden, Jr., a graduate of New York’s Columbia University School of Journalism with editorial experience in metropolitan, medium market and professional publications.

Malcolm Alan Compitello UA Humanities: The Films of Pedro Almodóvar

Malcolm Alan Compitello is Professor of Spanish and Director of the Humanities Seminars Program. He has authored four books and numerous essays on Hispanic literatures and cultures, especially written and visual forms of narration. He is the Executive Editor of the Arizona Journal of Hispanic Cultural Studies and serves on the editorial boards of a number of publications in the area of Hispanic Studies.

Michael Cunningham How To Survive in the Desert

Michael Cunningham has over 20+ years in the maintenance and repair industry. Over the years he has worked in almost every different maintenance field out there. He has been in commercial, industrial, hospitality and health industries over the years. In all of his experiences he has strived to provide the best service to all his clients, residents, guests and customers. He has learned from many good teachers over the years. His greatest pleasure comes from the look and gratitude from someone for whom he has fixed something and made their day. So go ahead, make his day! Michael a self-described "desert rat" and spent much of his childhood running through the desert. He's Bear Grylls' biggest fan and is prepared to share his "wealth of knowledge" with anyone who will listen.

Ami Dalal The Merseyside Derby

Ami Dalal is a teaching visual artist and community arts facilitator who strongly believes that everyone is an artist. As a practitioner of social practice art, Ami is passionate about creating opportunities and access for all ages and abilities to enjoy the therapeutic benefits of art making. Her artistic explorations speak to her inquisitive nature and curiosity about materials and processes, a multicultural upbringing and world travel. Ami grew up in a town called Liverpool (but not that Liverpool) and enjoys watching sports ball games with 90 minutes of continuous action. NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME

Ana Dorame Fresh Salsa Picante

After more than two decades working in the healthcare profession, Ana embraced her passion for helping seniors and embarked on the second half of her career at The Hacienda at the Canyon. Ana takes pride in working alongside her associates and believes that clean healthy environments contribute to happiness and living our best lives. She joined Watermark in February 2019 after 13 years at Banner, five years with Tucson Medical Center, and five years managing a state rehabilitation program. She was welcomed with open arms by a compassionate group of individuals who share the same goal of making a difference in people’s lives. She believes in always being humble and kind, for nobody knows what difficulties others may be challenged by.

John Driskill The Joy of Soaring

John is a retired executive from the insurance industry, however he began his aviation adventures by earning his private pilots license as a freshman in college. Two years later he earned his commercial license which helped him to finance his last year of college by flying as a part time charter pilot. John added his glider rating to his commercial license in 1967, and has now been actively involved in his sport for over 52 years.

Leni Duran Windowsill Herb Garden

Leni’s professional journey began as a Certified Recreational Therapist. She first worked with children and later with adults in rehabilitation/skilled nursing before venturing into a Geriatric Psychiatry Unit. This is where she discovered her true passion for serving older adults. After 10+ years, Leni went back to school and became a Registered Nurse and worked in Neurology. Upon the opening of Tucson Medical Center’s Geropsychiatric Unit she served there as an RN for several years followed by a next chapter in outpatient Wound Care. Now, Leni has returned to working alongside older adults as program director for The Hacienda at the Canyon and she’s thrilled to be here doing her part to help all Canyon members thrive.

Lynn Fleischman The Drawing Studio: Art for Brain Health

Lynn is a certified Open Floor conscious dance teacher (openfloor.org), and also studies with Sylvie Minot, whose Syzygy Dance Project (syzygydanceproject.org) works with inmates, veterans and people in recovery programs in the San Francisco Bay area. Along with Pat Dolan, she co-founded ArtMoves, which integrates conscious dance and other art forms into art instruction. NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME

AJ Flick A Way With Words

A.J. Flick is a writer, editor and repurposed journalist based in Tucson, Arizona. Her byline has appeared in numerous news websites and publications across the country. When she isn't writing, she loves endurance hikes and wilderness explorations. Just kidding. She would rather read and watch a lot of TV and movies.

Been There, Done That: Kristin Gambardella Mica Mountain Kristin grew up in Connecticut but just recently made the official move to Tucson after traveling for a few years in a school bus turned home. She has a passion for getting outside as often as possible. The accessibility of great hikes here in Southern Arizona has allowed her to jump in with both feet and is diligently checking hikes off of a very long list.

Sabrina Geoffrion Expressive Movement

Sabrina Geoffrion, Co-Founder and Vice President of Dancesequences, earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology, with a minor in dance, and her Master’s degree in Cognitive Psychology from the University of Arizona in Tucson. She has worked in various areas over the years, including teaching at the preschool and college levels, and academic research with the Program for Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona (UA) with Dr. Andrew Weil, the Psychology Department at the UA, and the Psychiatry Department in the College of Medicine (also at UA). For the past 10 years, Sabrina has taught a variety of online Psychology classes for two universities: Grand Canyon University & Ashford University. Sabrina is also currently working periodically as a childbirth educator and doula (helping moms during labor and delivery). Sabrina danced as a child and in college, and has studied ballet, jazz, contemporary, and African dance. She also dances for Zuzi! Dance Company, and continues to look for ways to combine her passion for dance and movement expression with her love of teaching and helping others. NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME

Laila Halaby Writing The Stories We See

In addition to many online and print journal poetry and short story publications, Laila Halaby is the author of two novels, Once in a Promised Land and West of the Jordan, as well as a collection of poetry, my name on his tongue. She currently works as a counselor with cancer patients and as a teaching artist/museum educator at the Tucson Museum of Art.

Laila has two master’s degrees – in literature and in counseling – and has always been interested in the power of the creative voice and its role in healing from impossible-seeming traumas. After college she received a Fulbright to study folklore in Jordan. What started out as listening to Palestinian refugee kids recount folktales turned into a lifelong obsession with stories and creativity as an antidote to suffering. Laila has spent the last many years finding ways to incorporate storytelling into her work with substance users, veterans, homeless youth, refugees, and cancer patients.

Salwa Hassan Intro to Conversational Arabic

Salwa Hassan has been with Watermark since 2012, starting out at The Fountains at La Cholla where she worked her way into a management position in their dining room. During this time, Salwa achieved an honors degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management, and became certified to be The Hacienda at the Canyon’s Certified Dietary Manager, where she ensures that the nutritional needs of our members are always prioritized. At Watermark, we believe that good nutrition drives good health and that healthy foods, properly prepared, are delicious. Salwa feels truly blessed to have found a company that shares her same values and the idea that thriving is possible throughout all stages of life. Salwa believes that what you put in is what you get out, and finds that warmth, kindness and acceptance guide her in living a happy life.

Richard Howell The History of Watermark

Richard's career with The Fountains started in 1998 when he joined the company as a financial analyst. After making a couple of trips to communities, he quickly realized how much more fun and rewarding it is to work with residents and associates rather than just the numbers. He was given the opportunity to work as Assistant Executive Director at the Fountains at La Cholla. After working as Interim Executive Director at various communities, he became a full-time Executive Director. Today, Richard oversees four communities in Arizona as Managing Director. This is his most recent stop on the exciting journey he is taking with Watermark Retirement Communities. NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME

June Hussey Make a Splash!

One of Watermark’s original team members, June has dedicated more than three decades of her professional life to creating extraordinary and innovative communities where people thrive. Immediately after graduating with a BA in Creative Writing from the University of Arizona in 1982, she got a job working for David Freshwater, Watermark’s founder. From research analyst to sales and marketing director for the company’s first retirement community, June’s responsibilities continued to expand along with the company to include regional, national and consulting roles in sales, marketing, public relations, corporate communication and culture. June believes aging is a journey that, smooth or bumpy, is best experienced with good friends and compassionate service professionals by your side. As membership director for The Hacienda at the Canyon, June is having a ball getting to know prospective members and introducing them to Watermark and its most innovative community to date.

Amber Isselhard Lakes of Arizona

Amber is a New Mexico native who moved to Tucson two years ago with her family. Prior to joining Watermark as a Community Life Associate, she worked as an event coordinator and on the railroad. Amber enjoys travel, animals, reading and exploring her new home state. She and her family love wakesurfing, so they have explored many lakes looking for the perfect spot to get their aqua fix.

Jeremy Imes Vegetarian Cooking

Jeremy’s illustrious culinary career began right down the road a piece, washing dishes at age 15 for the Tack Room, a restaurant widely known for its five-star service, menu offerings and wine pairings. He worked his way to entry level cook there, learning from the best in the business. Now all that’s left of the restaurant is the 30-foot tall boot (doubling as the sign for Vactor Ranch) but Jeremy’s career has flourished ever since. After the Tack Room closed, Jeremy cooked and later became kitchen manager for City Grill, another popular east side establishment. Jeremy next found himself managing the kitchen at the Lodge at Ventana Canyon. After two years there, he accepted the exciting role of sous chef at a new retirement community in Oro Valley called Splendido. After 3.5 years they promoted him to Executive Chef, a role he held for 6.5 years. He left there to open a new retirement community in Green Valley as dining director. He then took a professional break to learn an entirely new business, mortgage brokerage. It was during that break that he received a phone call from The Hacienda at the Canyon. He took the call and the rest is history. Jeremy is enjoying having full rein to create a slate of new menus for our five restaurants from wholesome, fresh ingredients, hire his key managers and set the stage for all the memorable dining experiences to come. NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME

Harriet Kronman Beginning & Advanced Tai Chi

Harriet has been studying tai chi for seven years, the last three years in a private class with Master George Bolger, who retired to Tucson from Chicago and Master Waysun Liao's tai chi school.

Kareene H. Koo Joyful Movement

Karenne H. Koo, Co-Founder and President of Dancesequences, is a dance artist committed to developing and practicing multi-disciplinary approaches to encourage and stimulate the art of inclusive dance as an instrument for building community. She was Co-Founder of Evolve Dance Inc., a NY-based nonprofit dance organization, and served as Executive Director from 2006 to 2017. While in New York, she managed the Y Dance Program at the Family YMCA at Tarrytown with Evolve Dance and was Co-Producer and performer in the YDance Festivals and Evolve Dance Festivals. In 2013 she relocated to Tucson, AZ and became immediately active within the local dance communities. She currently serves on the Board of Directors of Mettler Studios, Inc. and is a member of the International Association for Creative Dance. Karenne has conducted creative dance residencies in New York, San Francisco, Vietnam, Indonesia and Peru. In Tucson, she completed a 3-year dance residency at Arts for All, Inc., a nonprofit arts organization that provides art education for adults and children with diverse abilities and co-directed the Arts for All Adult Dance Ensemble, a performing group of dancers with diverse abilities that regularly presented original works at multiple venues. She facilitates workshops/residencies with Arizona TASH, Mettler Studios Inc., Pio Decimo Center, Satori School, Sister Jose Women’s Center, ZUZ! Dance Company. Karenne continues to expand the potential of creative dance as an inclusive, communal experience by developing collaborative partnerships with multiple community organizations, both national and international. https://karennekoo.net/ NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME

Rock 'n' Roll: From Infancy to Adolescence & Dan Kruse Zoom! Film Screening Dan Kruse is an ethnomusicologist, lecturer, documentary filmmaker, and percussionist, with a background in communications media.

Dan earned the Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Arts Studies in 2006, Summa Cum Laude, and completed a Masters in Ethnomusicology from the University of Arizona in December, 2012. He also holds a B.A. in Radio, TV and Film from the University of Missouri, and has completed graduate work in media at Temple University and Kutztown University. His graduate level research into The Role of Film and Video as Tools in the Structural Analysis of Music was presented at a regional musicology/music theory conference.

Dan has taught courses on the history of rock ‘n’ roll at the UA School of Music, and has become a regular lecturer before a variety of groups in the Tucson area, including the Arizona Senior Academy. His stimulating, interactive presentations cover subjects as diverse The Early Years of Rock ‘n’ Roll, the Rhythmic and Social Qualities of West African music, and the Three Central Questions of Ethnomusicology.

Maria Lee Intro to Bookmaking

Maria Lee prints, she paints and she makes books. Born in Hawaii, with an MFA in printmaking from the University of Arizona, she has taught Book Arts at Pima Community College and has a cool part time job assisting conservators of the National Parks Service.

Katie Popiel Intro to Contemporary Clogging

Katie Popiel has been clogging since the late 1980s, performing with and competing on various teams. She has been teaching contemporary American clog dancing in Tucson since 2011, when she founded the Saguaro Stompers Clog Dance Company. She loves teaching at clogging workshops in Arizona and California, and volunteers on the organizing committee for the Southern Arizona Clogging Festival held in January in Tucson. In September 2018, she was thrilled to place second out of 36 initial contestants in the inaugural edition of Oro Valley's Got Talent, at which Michael Kelly (nephew of Gene Kelly) christened her "the Duchess of Dance." Katie spends her days as Volunteer and Programs Coordinator at the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Association (SAACA). NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME

Missy Paschke-Wood I'll Stop The World and Felt With You

Missy is a mediocre seamstress but enjoys making felt ornaments and other objects for people she loves. Until she joined The Hacienda at the Canyon her professional background had been entirely in the arts. This fertile training ground led to her landing her dream job as our Community Resource Director, a joint position with the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA). Missy is thrilled to be leading the Canyon Community Life team in programming a wide variety of life-enriching activities, classes, trips and events for the enjoyment of Canyon members. Missy was previously associated with the Festival International de Lousiane, the largest Francophone music festival in the US, the Tucson Jazz Festival, and Arizona Theatre Company. She moonlights monthly hosting Retro Game Show Night at Hotel Congress and is DJ Midtown Missy Tuesday afternoons on KXCI. Missy believes the arts make life worth living and is happiest when lots of people are having a great time together.

Marge Pellegrino Taking Flight Journaling Series

Author, teaching artist, writing-workshop facilitator and birding enthusiast Marge Pellegrino shares her passion for writing in workshops where she invites participants to have fun while they inspire themselves through the discoveries and connections made on the page.

Her books include Too Nice, My Grandma's the Mayor, and the award winning Journey of Dreams. She co- wrote The Sculpture Speaks: A Refugee's Story of Survival, which supports the work of local non-profit Owl & Panther.

Chelsea Price Hand Pies

Born in Missouri but trained in Scottsdale in the culinary arts, Canyon Pastry Chef Chelsea Price moved to Tucson to follow her dreams of sugar. Her favorite thing to bake is cake but is excited to share her love of the traditional hand pie. NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME

Shannon Ruedlinger Who's Who in the Old Pueblo

Born and raised in Kansas, Shannon graduated from The University of Kansas with a BA in Public Relations and Communications. His venture into retirement community operations started in 1991 as a part time activities assistant in Lawrence, KS. A natural leader, Shannon soon rose to sales director and from there was recruited in 1996 to join the present day Watermark team where he attained executive director status in no time. Except for a brief stint when he was lured away to Chicago to work for another company, Shannon has been contributing to Watermark’s success ever since. Utilizing his skills at both the executive director and managing director level, Watermark realized that high resident and associate satisfaction seemed to follow Shannon wherever he went. When he tired of suitcases and airports, Shannon was thrilled to accept Watermark’s offer to make him executive director for The Hacienda at the Canyon, a role he commenced in 2017. It has been Shannon’s ultimate privilege to build an “A Team” from the ground up. Not only has he introduced many Canyon members to their future community, he has also surrounded himself with talented leaders who are as excited as he is to be a part of the creation of Watermark’s most extraordinary community to date. In Watermark’s management model, Executive Directors serve as their community’s “CEO” and any misstep is seen as a learning opportunity. Shannon is a role model for servant leadership, always teaching by example and wholly entrusting his team to excel.

Kay Sather Little Mud House: The Good Life is Green

Kay Sather been a graphic designer and illustrator in Tucson for 35 years, both freelancing and also on staff at the Tucson Weekly and at Madden Publishing (Tucson Guide Quarterly) She illustrated “Molly’s Desert Journal,” by Molly McKasson, for five years, and many children’s books, including Soft Child, for which she was named Illustrator of the Year (1993) by the Arizona Library Association. Her most enduring work includes the Native Seeds Search logo (she had help from the ancient Mimbres on that one!) and a hand-sculpted mud casita she built half underground in her back yard.

But her best art is probably writing. Neon Words, a teen writing book she co-authored with Marge Pellegrino, was published earlier this year. Mud, a memoir about the casita building and “lifestyle voting,” is looking for a publisher.

Jeff Servoss Venomous Reptiles of Arizona

Jeff Servoss is a Wildlife Biologist specializing in herpetology at the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. It's mission is to work with others to conserve, protect, and enhance fish, wildlife, and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME

Nadia Stefanik Full Moon Ceremony

Nadia Stefanik is a multi-passionate teacher, performer, and facilitator. In her personal time, she enjoys exploring spiritual practices, guiding group experiences, and sharing guided meditations and original music with the intention of helping others on their spiritual journey. She is excited to lead a full moon ceremony with our community, especially in such a significant time of transition.

Monica Tryon Tamales: A Southwest Tradition

By recruiting and training our front of house associates for multiple restaurants and lounges, Monica is making a difference in our members lives. It’s the dream job she’s been training for all her life. After 16 years as a government contractor, Monica was working overseas when she discovered her knack for event planning but her true passion was running the front of the house, ensuring guests were always receiving white glove service. Returning stateside, she honed her skills planning events for colonels and generals before deciding to be an entrepreneur, opening her own restaurant in Sierra Vista. Three years later, she relocated to Tucson and bought her front of house skills to several notable Tucson area resorts. When at Omni, she enjoyed teaching a class called Power of Engagement and felt as a leader that she’d hit her stride. However, by now she was craving new purpose. She felt a burning desire to give back. And just like that The Hacienda at the Canyon emerged as the one place where all of her talents and passions converged. How fortunate our servers are to have a leader like Monica modeling how service is properly done.

Terri Waldman Movie Therapy

A licensed Assisted Living Facility Manager (ALFM) in Arizona, Terri is responsible for the daily operation of The Hacienda at the Canyon’s state-licensed Assisted Living and Memory Care programs, The Inn and The Gardens. She brings to our Hacienda family more than 25 years of experience providing services and advocacy for older adults in Pima County. Her Masters in Social Work degree eventually led to her specialization in behavioral health and her passion for helping people thrive led her to Watermark at the zenith of her career. We are grateful to have a professional with Terri’s depth of experience on our team. Previous roles have included Director of Generations, a senior mental health unit at El Dorado Hospital, Director of Tucson Medical Center’s Geropsych Unit, which she opened in January of 2015, and Director/Administrator of two local Memory care units, Pacifica Senior Living and Copper Canyon. Terri believes that individuals living with Alzheimer’s Disease are “Buddhas on Earth,” and that from them we can all learn that the present moment is life’s greatest gift. Her person-centered approach and her belief that “five minutes of laughter a day creates a happy life” guide Terri’s practice and life journey. NAME OF INSTRUCTOR CLASS NAME

Been There, Done That: Patrick Weed I was a UA Football Videographer. Patrick Weed is the lead Concierge at The Hacienda at the Canyon and is a first generation Tucsonan. He enjoys recreational and competitive swimming, hiking, reading/learning about history, and watching professional sports (his favorite being ice hockey!) He is a Proud Lancer alumni and attended Pima Community College and the University of Arizona where he worked as a videographer for the Arizona Football Team. After his tenure with Arizona Football he worked at various resorts in Tucson where he met his beautiful wife Jamielynn. They recently welcomed a bouncing baby girl.

Quoc "Kennedy" Wong Arizona Two-Step Dance Lesson

Quoc (Kennedy) Wong is a self taught dancer who has competed in various competitions, most recently placing second in the 2019 Country Thunder Dance competition in Phoenix and also hosted the 2019 Knockin' Boots Dance Competition here in Tucson. He established the Tucson Free Country Dance Lessons which are held at 6pm every Thursday at the Maverick. With a upbeat personality, great patience and a passion for getting every one to move, Kennedy is an inspiring teacher and a great person to get to know! INDEPENDENT LIVING • ASSISTED LIVING • MEMORY CARE 3900 North Sabino Canyon Road • Tucson, AZ 85750 • 520-355-2200 • watermarkcommunities.com