Juniper Village at Mount Joy: August 2014

We are committed

At Juniper we are committed to nurturing the spirit of life in each individual we serve so that they may live fully throughout all seasons of life. To us this means understanding an individual, not only their needs but their desires and responding with programs and services which provide for the highest quality of life possible. Our Alive in All Seasons program of activities is designed to foster healthy bodies, enriched minds and fulfilled spirits. These pictures and stories are living proof that we at Juniper are dedicated to walking our talk!

Friday, August 8, 2014

Birthstones

It was a gray Sunday at Juniper Village at Mount Joy, and there wasn't much fun to be had out of doors. So, as storms threatened throughout the day, our residents mostly stayed inside playing games or doing puzzles. In the afternoon, we learned a little bit about birthstones.

Did you know that birthstones are mentioned in the Book of Revelations? Or that wearing them in jewelry was made popular in Poland in the 1500's?

The most fun might have been figuring out what each of our birthstones are and what they mean. If you're born this month, your birthstone is Peridot. The precious gemstone is said to bring you success, peace, and good luck.

Monday, August 4, 2014

Patriotism and Irish Dance

As patriotism reigns through the month of July, we definitely heard our nation's independence ring as the choir from Mount Calvary treated residents to American-themed musical numbers and inspirational speeches on July 12th.

We were all over the rainbow on July 26th as the Rebel Heart Irish Dancers performed their very own choreographed interpretation of The Wizard of Oz. Set to the beloved music from the 1939 film starring Judy Garland, our residents couldn't help but be charmed by the sweet girls and their fancy footwork. It was so much fun, and refreshing, to see something as familiar as the Wizard of Oz transformed into an Irish dance performance.