Health & Wellness Article - January 2011Imagine The Possibilities
We all have possibilities we don’t know about. We can do things we don’t even dream we can do.
The theme for 2011 in all Touchmark/Waterford communities is Imagine—and Live—the Possibilities! The intent of this yearlong focus is to nurture and support the unique talents, skills, hopes, wishes, and dreams of people who live and work in Touchmark communities.
Over the years, it has been a thrilling journey to help residents and team members discover amazing possibilities. They have planned and realized rafting trips, cruises, contests and competitions, physical activity challenges, talent shows, performing arts productions, and many more adventures.
To help meet the needs of people less fortunate, residents partner with agencies and individuals. They sew, knit, and crochet garments and blankets for children and adults. They gather food, socks, cookies, and books to distribute near and far. They generously give their time and talents as well as their resources to students who need extra help, hospitals, organizations serving meals, and other charitable causes.
There are countless stories of individual residents pursuing lifelong learning as they pick up a paintbrush or digital camera to explore a new hobby. Residents have shared their creative writing, poetry, and recipes. They welcome newcomers and encourage them to participate in classes and opportunities to pursue their own learning goals. Activities as diverse as computer skills and new dance trends have been introduced to willing learners. All of these came from imagining—and living—the possibilities.
This is not a new concept for Touchmark. The focus in 2011 will be to develop even more of the possibilities. If you would like to help plan and promote the Imagine—and Live—the Possibilities! theme, a member of the Life Enrichment/Wellness team. The talents, time, energy, enthusiasm, and support of each resident and team member will cultivate the yearlong emphasis on personal and community possibilities.
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