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Frank Linik History Fiction

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Resident Feature: Author Frank Linik Combines History & Fiction

Touchmark at Mount Bachelor Village resident Frank Linik was recently featured in the Central Oregon Daily News to offer his perspective on what Memorial Day means for veterans. In this post, we go deeper into Frank’s background and the impressive legacy he is building through his writing career. About Frank Frank Linik grew up in…

Once a Nurse Always a Nurse Part I

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Once a Nurse, Always a Nurse

May is National Nurses Month, a special time to celebrate the warm and compassionate care of nurses not only nationwide, but within Touchmark communities. Please enjoy this story about Dr. Ellen Louise Larsen-Palmer, RN, PhD, who is moving to Touchmark at Emerald Lake when the community opens this fall. Dr. Palmer is retired from the…

Once a Nurse Always a Nurse Part III

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Once a Nurse, Always a Nurse: Part III

May is National Nurses Month, a special time to celebrate the warm and compassionate care of nurses not only nationwide, but within Touchmark communities. Please enjoy this story in her own words from Renda Hansen, a Licensed Practical Nurse who began working at Touchmark on West Century in 2018. A servant’s heart from an early…

Once a Nurse Always a Nurse Part II

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Once a Nurse, Always a Nurse: Part II

Former nurses making a difference in the lives of Touchmark residents A Legacy of Service May is National Nurses Month, a special time to celebrate the warm and compassionate care of nurses not only nationwide, but within Touchmark communities. Please enjoy this story about the inspiring group of retired nurses and health care professionals who…

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Where Memories Gather: A Story of Family Life

The new year is upon us! As we prepare for 2022, use this poem written by Touchmark at Coffee Creek resident Dana Tramba as a way to inspire reflection on and gratitude for memories you've made throughout 2021. Told from the perspective of a kitchen table that spent over forty years in the home of…

Womens History Month Judy Harrington

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Judy Harrington TAAS Women’s History Month

Influences and Early Life JUDY HARRINGTON: TAAS In honor of Women’s History Month last year, Touchmark launched a three-year initiative to identify and recognize exceptional female residents who defied the odds to pursue opportunities that were historically off-limits for women. Please enjoy the story of Judy Harrington, our second feature of 2021. Who influenced you?…

Freedom Friendship Lakefront Living

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Freedom, Friendship, & Lakefront Living: One Resident’s Journey to Touchmark at Emerald Lake in McKinney

How Brenda Haley’s “Yes” led to ease, beauty, and connection For many older adults, the idea of leaving a long-time home feels daunting—until the moment something clicks. For Touchmark at Emerald Lake resident Brenda Haley, that moment came quickly. “I made up my mind in one week,” she says. “I surprised my three daughters by…

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Discover the Touchmark Difference

When you visit Touchmark in the West Hills, you’ll start to get a sense of what life could look like here—whether it’s the welcoming spaces, meaningful connections, or the everyday moments that bring joy. We invite you to schedule a personal tour and discover what feels right for you.