March Happenings

“The Luck of the Irish, High Excitement and No Laughing Matter”

March has shaped up to be a jam packed month at Juniper Village at Mount Joy. 

On St. Patty’s Day residents, staff and guests spun the “Wheel of Wonder” to win a prize while donned in their fashionable green attire and then enjoyed the entertainment of Micheal Luckenbill performing Irish folk songs and playing bagpipes. Green beverages, Guinness pork roast and Irish potatoes  were enjoyed by all.

On March 22^nd the juggling antics of Chris Ivey thrilled residents and guests following a make-your-own sundae event at our Intergenerational Social.  Children of all ages had ice cream smiles ear to ear!

Lastly, on March 23^rd, Kathy Newkirk with Lancaster General Health, presented, “Humor, Laughter and Health: Come Out and Play”.  The presentation focused on humor and the many health benefits we receive from laughing, humor as a means to manage stress and pointers on finding “the funny” in life. 

Piano Woman

Carol Ann is one of our new residents and loves to play the piano. She enjoys it so much that she has decided to lead our hymn sings. Residents just gather to the living room to hear her play and hear such old familiar tunes as "In the Garden" and "Just as I am."  She plays mostly by ear but also will play requests too. Carol Ann will play before meals and whenever the spirit moves her. Her musical talents are greatly appreciated by the residents and the staff!

March 2016 Events in Mount Joy, PA: Your Treasure is Within

As we bring down the curtain on our Creative Expressions series we focus this month on Drama. Juliette Binoche said, “I think acting is about forgetting yourself in order to give the best of yourself. It's passing through you more than you're creating it. You're not the flower, but the vase which holds the flower.”

Through dramatic performance we are able to forget about ourselves while becoming someone else, if only for a moment. We can be transported to another time, another place and another way of thinking. With all of our inhibitions set aside we focus this month on breaking out of our shells to share a bit of ourselves with wild abandon through our weekly drama clubs which will culminate in a fantastic performance or reading of dramatic prose. We invite you to join us in this enlightening journey of self-discovery through the magic of theater this month. We will also be attending theatrical performances around town, where we can let our inner critic loose. One last opportunity to become someone else is offered during our Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations, where everyone can be Irish for the day. Join us as we feast on traditional Irish foods such as corned beef and cabbage, soda bread, shepherd’s pie and more! Lastly, March would not be complete without honoring the dramatic achievements of others with our own Oscar Party. This month we invite you to let your inner star shine at Juniper Village.

Our fabulous March 2016 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy include our:

§  It’s Your Lucky Day because everyone’s a winner here, so make a quick stop by Juniper Village at Mount Joy and you won’t be disappointed when you spin our Wheel O’ Wonder and walk away a winner with fun free take-aways for all, while we enjoy light refreshments and good ol’ St. Patty’s Day fun, since you’ll have the “Luck of the Irish” today-guaranteed so drop in anytime between noon and 3pm to spin, but the fun cranks up between 2pm and 3pm with bagpipes and festive Irish entertainment on March 17^th from noon to 3:00 pm. (All are welcome, no RSVP required.)

§  Intergenerational Sundae Social open to all ages, featuring the amazing, jaw-dropping juggler, Chris Ivey and his high action performance while enjoying the taste bud delights of “make your own” sundaes, for a great way to spend an evening, and it’s FREE, so don’t miss this opportunity for multigenerational fun on March 22^nd at 6:30 pm. (RSVP by March 17^th to 717-492-9692.)

§  Healing with Humor light hearted and interactive presentation by Lancaster General Health designed to help participants step away from the never-ending to-do lists and just take a moment to have some fun because with the stress we face in our everyday lives, we need to laugh and play and do things we enjoy, so the presentation focuses on humor and the many health benefits we receive simply from laughter as it identifies the ways humor manages stress and provides tips and pointers to find the funny in life while refreshments are served on March 23^rd at 6:30 pm. (RSVP by March 18^th to 717-492-9692.)

We look forward to sharing our March 2016 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy with you as Your Treasure is Within.