Live in Wellness: June Events

The month of June is named after the Roman goddess of marriage, Juno. It is no wonder that so many weddings occur during the month of June. As is such, Juniper Communities will be reminiscing about and celebrating weddings throughout the month. June is also the month with the longest daytime hours of the year in the northern hemisphere. Make the best of the extended days by celebrating wellness!

Can the choices you make really affect your health and wellness? Absolutely! Cancer, heart disease, lung disease, stroke and injury, the major causes of death and health problems, can all be prevented by choosing a healthy lifestyle. Simple changes like choosing not to smoke, seeing your doctor regularly, maintaining a healthy diet, exercising and getting enough sleep all contribute to longer life.

This month we finish our quarterly Alive In All Seasons theme of “Let Wellbeing Thrive” by engaging in activities focused on food and nutrition. Look for our consistently health snack and juice options at our hydration stations and dietitian presentations. Our H’Art and Soul of Dining Program will also be showcased as we implement the addition of more regional favorites – focusing on fresh and scratch made, our signature soups and muffin of the day as well as the new grill menu.

Our fabulous activity offerings this month include our Father’s Day BBQ on June 13^th at 5:00 pm; and our Music Series performance by the New Holland Band on June 21^st at 3:00 pm. Join us this month as we Live in Wellness.

Happy Mother's Day

We had a very happy Mother's Day here at Juniper Village at Mount Joy. So many sons and daughters came in to visit with their mothers, and I don't think I've ever delivered so many flowers on one day. Speaking of flowers, we decoupaged vases today. We used a variety of colored tissue paper-circles to decorate the vases, and they turned out beautifully.

In the afternoon, we had an activity we called "Memories of Mom," where our residents gathered to talk about their mothers and the wonderful memories they shared.

Making Doggy Biscuits

Everyone knows who man’s best bud is, and Sunday, we were baking biscuits for him. Precious pups of all sizes can enjoy the peanutbutter-oat treats we made after lunch. While baking is an activity many of our residents have years of experience in, making treats for dogs gave a quirky kick to the experience. While many things have changed over the years, one thing definitely has not, and that’s the companionship we all share with our furry friends.