On Gardening!

April 2017

THE{FULL}LIFE

TOUCHMARK AT WEDGEWOOD Get the “dirt” on gardening!

Spring is in the air, and popular horticulturist Jim Hole will be coming to Touchmark Wednesday, April 19 at 2 pm to inspire, educate, and talk about gardening! Titled Cool Green Living, Jim’s presentation will include stories of how his parents built their successful business and how local gardeners can extend the gardening season with microgreens. Seating is limited. Call Annette at 780-577-5021 by April 17 to RSVP. Jim grew up in the renowned gardening family that created Hole’s Greenhouse and Garden Centre. Started by his hardworking parents Ted and Lois on their family farm, the family business quickly evolved to become one of Western Canada’s largest retail greenhouse stores. Lois, a well-loved gardener, business woman, author, and politician, became the 15th lieutenant governor of Alberta in 2000, serving until her death in 2005. In 2011, the Hole family moved their operation to its new site on the edge of Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park. It’s now called The Enjoy Centre. Jim manages the 242,000-square-foot facility that includes a greenhouse, food retail, wellness spa, and convention space. Jim is a certified arborist with the International Society of Arboriculture and a professional speaker and columnist on CBC radio. He also writes a weekly gardening column for the Edmonton Journal and has coauthored six best-selling gardening books with his mother. “We have an active Garden Club here, and residents are excited to hear Jim share the tips and tricks he’s learned over the years,” says Life Enrichment/Wellness Director Joan Drake. “Gardening is such an enjoyable and easy hobby. And it can be delicious! It’s always fun to talk with others who are passionate about dirt, seeds, flowers, and vegetables.” Getting reacquainted with our environment Experience active aging in a vibrant community Touchmark is much more than the four walls of your home! It’s a vibrant community with Melissa Conrad opportunities for socializing, fine dining, Vice President, Wellness & lifelong learning ... and all the Full Life offers! Marketing Sometimes we don’t realize how easy it is to make a difference in the health of our world or how easily we can impact it. With Earth Day coming up, this is a great time to think about ways we can help ourselves while also enjoying our environment and helping our planet. The world’s resources are not unlimited, and recognizing that fact by choosing alternative transportation is a good place to start. For instance, by walking, bicycling, and/or taking the bus on your next shopping or social outing—rather than driving or riding in a car—you can cut down Bungalow 20 is a spacious 2,036-square-foot on fossil fuel use. At the same time, by adding two-bedroom, three-bath home featuring a large more physical movement each day—even if it’s just kitchen, den, and finished walk-out basement walking from the bus stop to the store—you can with bonus room. This bungalow alsoSuite includes a two-car garage, new hardwood floors, tile, granite significantly improve your health over time. Small countertops, vaulted ceiling, and a beautiful206 changes have big impacts! 901 sq. ft. backyard patio area with its own waterfall1 Bedroom rock | Den | 1 Bath You can always build on small actions, too. The feature. next time you are out for a walk, bring along a paper bag and a rubber glove and pick up a piece of trash or two on each trip. It doesn’t take much to improve the world around us, and, who knows, DW other people might even be inspired by your actions and choose to join you. C. Another seemingly small thing you can do for your body and the planet is to eat locally grown foods and avoid processed or heavily packaged foods. Processed foods can contain ingredients that aren’t good for you. And by eating locally, you’ll further DW cut back on fossil fuels by limiting the need for your food to be transported across the country—or C. around the world. This may mean eating fruits and vegetables only when they are in season—when they naturally taste their best! Through a few small actions you can make big differences in the health of the planet, your Featuring a large, private balcony with sliding immediate environment, and your own body. Start doors and northeast exposure, Suite 206 is 116190 TEA036 Rev. 11/11 small and be persistent. You’ll inspire others— light, airy, and 901 square feet. It includes one making you feel great in more ways than one! bedroom, one bath, a den, and a walk-in shower and bath. CAPTURING DELIGHT{FULL} MOMENTS Look for more photos on Facebook.

A wonderful lunch at Ernest’s restaurant at the culinary school at NAIT. The meals are prepared by the Culinary Arts & Hospitality students.

We had a large group for lunch at Continental Treat Fine Bistro. Almost everyone tried the dill pickle soup, which was terrific.

From left: Resident Bud Squair, who is on the City of Edmonton flags Peggy Humphrey naming committee for the City of Edmonton; John were displayed in the listens to guest Short, sports columnist with the Edmonton Sun, foyer along with speakers at We Love and Don Clarke, one of Edmonton’s ambassadors Edmonton-themed Edmonton. for Canada’s 150th anniversary, helped to launch articles. The time capsule the first of many anniversary celebrations. trunk on the table is ready for items to be added. EVENT HIGHLIGHTS

For additional details of an event, including registration, transportation, and participation requirements, contact a Life Enrichment/Wellness team member. Monday, April 3, 2 pm Entertainment by The West End Seniors Choir. Marquis Room. Tuesday, April 4, 11:30 am Outing: Shopping at Kingsway Garden Mall. Sign up. Friday, April 7, bus leaves at noon Outing: Shumka Dancers at the Jubilee Auditorium. Tickets prepaid. Monday, April 10, 3 pm Welcome Tea. Join us in welcoming new residents with this fun tea social! East Activity Room.

Tuesday, April 11, 1:30 pm Residents’ General Meeting. Marquis Room. Wednesday, April 12, noon Lunch & Learn: I’m just looking, but for what? Grande Hall Dining Room. RSVP by April 7. Monday, April 17, 2 pm Monthly Birthday & Anniversary Party. Features entertainment by The EssoTones. Marquis Room. Tuesday, April 18, bus leaves at 11 am Outing to River Cree Casino. Sign up. Wednesday, April 19, 2 pm Cool Green Living with Jim Hole. Jim Hole of Hole’s Greenhouse and Garden Centre will share stories of how his parents, Ted and Lois, built their successful business. Jim will also give tips on gardening well in Alberta and on extending the gardening season with microgreens. RSVP by April 17. Marquis Room. Thursday, April 20, 10 am Roman Catholic Mass. HSN Atrium. Sunday, April 23, 2 pm West Edmonton Baptist Choir: Elementary and Adult Spring Concert. Marquis Room. Monday, April 24, 2 pm Volunteer Appreciation Tea. Grande Hall Dining Room. Wednesday, April 26, noon Lunch & Learn: The Seven Most Important Documents for Estate Planning. Presented by Linda L. Wright, LLB, of Laurier Law Office. Grande Hall Dining Room. RSVP by April 21. Thursday, April 27, 12:30 pm Bungalow residents’ Chili & Cornbread Lunch. Grande Hall Dining Room. RSVP by April 21. View our {FULL} Life calendar online for a complete list of events: TouchmarkEdmonton.com