Health & Wellness Article - March 2010 Intergenerational Moments of Pride
Each Touchmark community’s Life Enrichment/Wellness calendar lists a wide array of projects. The calendars are available online and also can be requested by contacting the community.
Throughout Touchmark’s 11 communities, Life Enrichment/Wellness staff are honoring residents, families, and team members while celebrating the 2010 theme: Moments of Pride. Among these celebrations are a number of intergenerational programs and activities.
For example, in Appleton, Wisconsin, middle-school students are working with Touchmark on an exciting Growing Together Garden™ project. The students and staff are planning, designing, and implementing a garden that will be accessible to all residents, including those with mobility challenges. This project will enrich residents and team members as well as visitors and guests.
Touchmark at Wedgewood in Edmonton, Alberta, maintains an ongoing relationship with three fourth-grade classes at Good Shepherd Catholic Elementary School. The students invite residents to their performances and concerts, and residents volunteer in the classrooms. For Valentine’s Day this month, the students made Valentine cards for residents.
At Waterford on West Century in Bismarck, North Dakota, Life Enrichment/Wellness Director Autumn Edwards continues to attract intergenerational volunteers of all ages (including her own children) in a full schedule of life-story work with residents. Waterford Health & Fitness Club Director Steve Metzger and his staff are working with students from the University of Mary to evaluate the positive impact of both land and water exercise programs for people with balance challenges.
Each Touchmark community’s Life Enrichment/Wellness calendar lists a wide array of projects. The calendars are available online and also can be requested by contacting the community.
If you and anyone you know are interested in participating in the Moments of Pride intergenerational projects at any Touchmark community, use the menu below to select a community's volunteer page.
Moments of Pride can be yours in these life-enriching programs.
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