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1 Subject Line Here The Waters Lifestyle Living Guide

2 Welcome To the Waters! When people come to live at The Waters, they experience warmth, hospitality and an innovative suite of personal wellbeing services and amenities that empowers them to make every day a best day. Our innovative approach to wellbeing was developed in collaboration with the University of Minnesota Center for Spirituality and Healing. It allows residents to leverage their strengths, discover new possibilities and make meaningful contributions within a thriving community. Each person is encouraged to live life to the fullest, as he or she defines it. The Waters actively address six dimensions that contribute to wellbeing: health and a feeling of security, community and engagement with others, a sense of purpose and connectedness with your environment. We believe that a balance of these dimensions contribute to health and happiness. We ve intentionally created a community where you have the choice to do what you want, when you want. Life at The Waters is all about you! Whether you envision community as supporting and interacting positively with others who share a common interests, as a calling that extends to our global society, or something defined differently, there are many ways to get connected and build a sense of purpose within your community and yourself. Our Lifestyle Living guide is designed to connect you with our program partners-- individuals, groups and organizations you can access as you choose. These options to enhance your overall life experience can be set up by you or through our concierge. We invite you to explore new experiences and what fits best for your lifestyle. The Waters Wellbeing Team has included a Thrive Index in this catalogue so you can selfassess your wellbeing and explore community programs that support, strengthen and enhance your best day experiences. You ll find these resources organized by wellbeing dimension. Whether you focus on your own interests, or coordinate with our community team members or fellow residents, this is your lifestyle, on your terms. Welcome home, we re glad you re here. Thrive on! Waters Wellbeing Team 2

3 Wellbeing Model The following six dimensions lay the foundation for a variety of lifestyle engagement opportunities that support a balanced life. In this guide, each is paired in complimentary combinations for you to design your own sense of Active Life with Purpose, Community Engagement, and Personal Growth. This model is designed with you in mind to provide the ultimate wellbeing experience. Active Life with Purpose (Security symbol) At its most basic level, security means freedom from fear, especially our most basic fears around health, personal safety and financial stability. Because fear can immobilize and incapacitate us, security is essential to our wellbeing. (Health symbol) Health is affected by the food we eat, how often we exercise, how we manage our stress and how much we sleep, as well as social, environmental and genetic influences. Lifestyle choices are responsible for nearly 90% of health outcomes. Personal Growth (Purpose symbol) Purpose guides life decisions, influences behavior, shapes goals, offers a sense of direction and creates meaning. Purpose is directly related to both health and happiness, and has a major impact on our wellbeing. (Environment symbol) Think of the environment as concentric rings starting with your home and workplace and widening out to your neighborhood, your region, the entire planet. At each level, environmental factors impact human health. At each level, we impact the environment with our choices and actions. This not only includes the quality of the air and water, but also the quality of our relationship with nature. Community Engagement (Relationships symbol) Healthy relationships are a vital component of overall health. We humans are social animals and as such, we have an innate need to be involved with other people. Strong family ties and friendships can increase our sense of security and self-esteem and provide a psychological buffer against stress, anxiety and depression (Community symbol) When we look at community as a whole, we find three attributes that play a large role in wellbeing: connectedness, livability and equity. We can explore each of these attributes to find factors that contribute to community wellbeing. 3

4 Active Life With Purpose Wellbeing Studio Located on the first floor of the community next to the café, the Wellbeing studio offers a variety of state-of-the-art cardio and weight machines, as well as free weights, for you to design your own workout to reach your fitness goals. Personal Training and Fitness Classes Led by professionals in the health and fitness field, you can schedule your own 1:1 sessions or sign up for group classes. See the concierge for a complete list of professionals to contact. Additional fees may apply. Food Matters In this exciting nutrition-based cooking course, we will discuss the relationship between food and wellbeing. You will learn how to create innovative, simple and healthy menus, and make inspired decisions whether you dine in at the café, pub or restaurant, or in your own kitchen with ingredients available to you at The Waters Market. You ll have the opportunity to try new dishes and discuss the importance of healthy eating, and learn how your food choices impact your lifestyle. To add your name to the mailing list for early notification, contact us at csh@umn.edu. Course tuition will apply. Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction Participants will learn skills in mindfulness meditation and how to build upon personal strengths in order to respond more effectively to health challenges and offset the adverse effects of stress. MBSR will help participants cope and live more fully with a wide variety of challenges, and to be present to all of life, including its joys. This program is eight weeks and nine sessions long. Participants meet once per week for 2.5 hours (3 for the first and last session), and come together for a day-long Saturday or Sunday retreat. Course tuition applies and includes: Guided instruction in mindfulness meditation practices; individual reflection plus small/large group dialogues; gentle stretching and mindful yoga; daily assigned practices or homework; individual, tailored instruction as needed or requested; CDs and workbook; and a copy of Jon Kabat-Zinn's book Full Catastrophe Living. To sign up or receive more information contact csh@umn.edu. Elder Law, Financial and Estate Planning Engage with legal professionals to learn how to protect your assets, establish legacies for your families and retain control of your health care decisions by updating or developing wills, trusts, powers of attorney, health care directives (living wills) and beneficiary designations. See the concierge for a list of metro resources. 4

5 Cybersecurity Cybersecurity is general Internet safety, which includes protection of anything connected to or accessible by the Internet from networks themselves to the information stored in computers. Technology has changed tremendously in the past 25 years, and it only continues to advance. The Internet has brought us so many benefits. , electronic messaging and personal websites allow us to stay connected, informed and involved with family and friends. The Internet also provides an easy way to shop, plan travel and manage finances. However, with the many benefits comes increased risk. See the concierge for a list of local resources and tip sheets to keep your online experiences safe and productive. Emergency Response Systems An emergency response system is an optional amenity any Waters resident may choose to subscribe to. This tool allows for personnel to be notified in the event a resident is in need of emergency assistance by the push of a button. To learn more and obtain subscription information, please see the Concierge. Community Engagement Social Hour 3-6pm, Pub, Sunday-Saturday Join a gathering of residents, families and friends to engage and create a stronger community. Enjoy $1 off appetizers, beer and wine by the glass, or order your favorite non-alcoholic refreshment; the choice is yours! Lifestyle Living Committee Resident driven living! This committee is facilitated by residents who have a desire to be part of the action in The Waters. Those who join can share questions and concerns about community life, learn about new happenings in their respective communities and plan community events. Book Club Gather your friends and neighbors and start reading! Using any community group space or your own apartment, enjoy the company of fellow readers to discuss books of your choice. If food and socializing go hand in hand for you, use your Waters Club Card to have your meeting catered for an added special touch! Social Gatherings Scheduled based on your calendar and interests throughout the year, join your community leaders and neighbors to organize barbeques, holiday or birthday celebrations, or an evening on the patio. Meet new neighbors and create new friendships to learn about the happenings your community. 5

6 Time and Talent Share (TTS) You have unique skills and talents. How do you know? You hear people say I d love to have someone teach me to (fill in the blank), You are so good at (fill in the blank), would you be able to show me how that is done,.or I have that same interest, too and so does so and so, how about we meet once a month and share? Speak with the concierge about the TTS you choose to lead, participate in or coordinate. Se Personal Growth Wellbeing Series Choose from variety of opportunities to experience topics related to personal health and wellbeing. Integrative Therapies Learn about aromatherapy, massage, meditation, presence, and mindfulness and their application for a balanced life. Music and Art Nurture your senses and creative side. Explore various art mediums, live entertainment, music appreciation lectures and more. Waters Academy Invite the classroom to come to you! The Academy offers higher education courses and experiences taught by professors and experts within a wide range of subject areas. Some courses are scheduled through our Waters-wide program and others can be organized by you. Nature-Based Therapy Programs focus on the positive impacts nature and environments have on our wellbeing. Gardening, horticulture and nature-based therapies are presented. See your concierge for a list of outside resources for these opportunities. Schedule a program yourself or with other Waters residents. Course fees may apply The Waters Senior Living. LLC. The contents of this guide are the property of The Waters and may not be reproduced without permission. 6