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Touchmark honors volunteers

Touchmark at Coffee Creek held its first volunteer recognition event recently and honored individuals who share their time and talents with Oklahoma communities as well as with Touchmark.

Touchmark at Coffee Creek honored several volunteers recently. They are, from left, Chuck Roach, Liz Codding, Dorothy Barber and Stan Steele.

“Offering volunteer opportunities — both for Touchmark residents and those from throughout the Edmond area — is an integral part of Touchmark’s Life Enrichment/Wellness program,” said Life Enrichment/Wellness Director Amy Connaway.

Virginia Clark, who visits Touchmark weekly and gives residents hand, foot and neck massages, was recognized for her contributions. The Edmond resident says, “I have always enjoyed being around people and thought this would be the best way to give back.”

The following Touchmark residents also were recognized at the event:

• Each Monday, Dorothy Barber volunteers in the gift shop at Integris Canadian Valley Regional Hospital in Yukon, a service that she has been providing for several years.
• Charles Roach volunteers at John Ross Elementary School as part of the “watchdog” program sponsored by the Edmond Police Department and Edmond Public School System that calls upon citizens to walk school hallways and playgrounds. In addition, Roach tutors fourth graders, reads to first graders and plays with kindergartners.
• Stan Steele serves as the House District 39 chairperson and is very active in governmental relations. Earlier this year, he helped new Touchmark residents register to vote.
• Liz Codding is known as the Touchmark resident librarian. She categorized and shelved books as well as developed a system to track book donations. In addition, she facilitates the book club and recently facilitated a genealogy workshop

Touchmark at Coffee Creek offers resort-style retirement. A wide range of single-level homes, apartments and living options is available.

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