Strikes and Turkeys!

“Champions keep playing until they get it right”-Billie Jean King

We are the Champions, a song by Queen, comes to mind as numerous sports activities are underway during the summer at Juniper Village at Mount Joy. On a weekly basis residents enjoy the challenge of various games such as noodle bop and volleyball.

A recent favorite is inflatable bowling, in which many bring the competition by obtaining strikes and spares. A few residents have created a goal for themselves of achieving the feat of getting three strikes in a row, also known as a turkey. While a game is in session the living room is filled with laughter, cheering, and obnoxious applause. It is a pleasure for all that attempt to join in on this new exciting game!

Shaking Up A Sweet Summer Treat

I scream. You scream. We all scream for ice cream!

Juniper Village at Mount Joy’s back porch and courtyard were packed on June 28^th as residents with their best friends came out to partner together in making homemade ice cream. The recipe was simple and required only: rock salt, ice, half and half, sugar, vanilla, and a whole lot of shaking. Everybody took part in mixing up the ice cream and passing the bundle along for the next person to jiggle, swing, and wave. Memories were shared of using ice cream machines at family reunions while others simply enjoyed chatting and the beautiful breeze blowing through the nearby trees. Summer is the season to shake up a sweet treat; plus who could refuse the opportunity to consume ice cream on a hot day? Bring on the heat mother nature, Juniper Village at Mount Joy is ready for you now that we have the secret recipe to shake up a chilling afternoon!

July 2017 Events in Mount Joy, PA: Stand In Integrity

Each summer Juniper Village begins our quarterly Alive in All Seasons focus on Staying Connected. We promote staying connected to the community, the environment and each other. In July we shed light on staying connected to our community through volunteerism. Do you know that, as a company, we receive more than 10,000 hours of precious volunteer time each year? We have many volunteers, both human and animal, who contribute to our mission of nurturing the spirit of life. Elizabeth Andrew said it best, “volunteers do not necessarily have the time; they just have the heart.” This month we honor all of the wonderful volunteers who make time to share a bit of their heart with us. We appreciate those who lead groups in our communities; those who share their unique skills and talents with our residents; those who provide friendly visits to our residents and give a reassuring hug or comforting puppy kiss; and the many, many other special people who enhance our lives.

This month as we focus on volunteerism we invite you to find a way that you can make a difference. Whether helping us at Juniper Village or another organization, volunteering has countless emotional and physical health benefits. Volunteering gives a boost not only to those receiving, but to those giving of their time as well.

Review our full calendar and make time to join us for any and all events.

This month we highlight our Ambassador Program and other volunteer opportunities for residents. In addition to volunteer opportunities, we invite you to join us during July for our summer celebrations and share our thanks as we honor those who Stand In Integrity with us.

Our fabulous July 2017 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy include our:

§  The “Pets on Parade” Pet Show to get out of the heat and grab a front row seat, after you run, scamper or doggie paddle over to Juniper Village at Mount Joy for this favorite long-awaited fun time featuring K-Pets therapy dogs and guests, this annual event open to the community with refreshments offered is sure to get your tail a waggin’ as our fashion show and pet talents will be highlights on July 21^st from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. (Kindly RSVP by July 16^th by calling 717-492-9692.)

§  Elvis Is Back so grab your “Blue Suede Shoes” and head over to Juniper Village because we’re going to get “All Shook Up” for Elvis’ Birthday Bash, and Elvis will be ‘in the building’ entertaining us and enjoying birthday treats so “Don’t Be Cruel” and feel free to bring a friend or two and come see firsthand what all the buzz is about on July 27^th at 7:00 pm. (RSVP for this “Jailhouse Rock” by July 21^st by calling 717-492-9692.)

§  Family Dinner and Open House for a feast of summertime favorites as you hear the latest happenings and updates at Juniper Village and see our latest renovations while you will have the opportunity to speak with Leadership Team members, ask questions, and spend quality time with your loved ones on July 31^st at 5:00 pm. (Kindly RSVP by July 27^th by calling 717-492-9692.)

We look forward to sharing our July 2017 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy with you as you Stand In Integrity.

Venturing Far while Staying in Town

Don’t Sit, Get Fit! Juniper Village at Mount Joys’ Route 66 program was kicked off the beginning of May. This is a program in which residents and associates alike are encouraged to become more spirited and engaged in physical activity. Each associate along with their resident best friend is placed on a team, a team that is attempting to cover all 2,451 miles of Route 66. Heart rates increased and the competition got heated as individuals calculated every single mile they stepped out with hopes of surpassing their rivals on the journey across the country. Residents participated in Silverfit, the walking program, and numerous other activities in hopes of contributing many miles for their team. At the end of May two teams were neck and neck, almost traveling together. However, one team was able to pull ahead and complete the entirety of the trip (figuratively speaking) all within a little over a months’ time! Congratulations to Team Wellness and all other participants for joining us in the journey! There is no rest for the weary though, all are encouraged to make healthy living and an active lifestyle part of everyday life. Now get up and get moving!

Digging Deep to Rediscover Green Thumbs

Once the last frost has settled, everyone is anxious to get outside and enjoy the spring weather! While most individuals like to soak up the sun and observe the flowerbeds, only a select few voluntarily agree to help with planting and maintaining the landscape. Throughout the month of May people came forward that were willing to see if their thumbs are still green, and indeed they are! All one has to do is enter into our Garden area at Juniper Village at Mount Joy and see the growth and beauty of all that was planted. Early in the month tarragon, basil, rosemary, oregano, and lemon verbena were placed into the herb garden. What fun it is to rub and then smell the leaves of various delicious fresh herbs. Towards the end of May, a couple residents decided to help revive and revamp the raised bed by digging deep in the soil and planting tomatoes surrounded by a couple select flowers. Many individuals are looking forward to getting the two raspberry bushes in the ground around the beginning of June so that they can enjoy the bounty of their labor.  Happy growing season!

Reminder of a Responsibility to Serve

“Memorial Day isn’t just about honoring veterans, it’s honoring those who lost their lives. Veterans had the fortune of coming home. For us, that is a reminder of when we come home we still have a responsibility to serve. It’s a continuation of service that honors our country and those who fell defending it.”

-Peter Hegseth, former executive director of Vets for Freedom

Juniper Village at Mount Joy is proud of the many veterans that reside within the facility. Together associates, residents, family members, and volunteers set aside time on Memorial Day to celebrate and honor former servicemen and women. Veterans Visit is always the most revered hour on this set apart day. This is a time for veterans to gather in the Living Room that they may reminisce and get recognized for their committed service to our country. During the visits veterans (or a veterans’ spouse) are saluted, pinned, and applauded for defending and securing the United States of America.

Freedom does not come Free. Memorial Day was spent thanking those that served our country while also remembering those who died for our freedom.

Thank you to all United States troops and veterans!

June 2017 Events in Mount Joy, PA: Live In Wellness

“You are what you eat.” The old adage is now truer than ever. Good health is largely dependent on good nutrition, so much so that doctors trace many physical and emotional ailments back to a diet deficient in vitamins and minerals. Eating a well-balanced diet is a major part of encouraging long life, lowering the incidence of disease, and helping sick people recover. On the flip side, inadequate nutrition and poor quality foods can generally cut life span and open us up to many illnesses and disease. In effect, food is medicine per Webster's definition of medicine: "The science and art dealing with the maintenance of health and the prevention, alleviation, or cure of disease." Food acts as medicine - to maintain, prevent, and treat disease.

With this month’s Alive in All Seasons focus on food, we’d like to give you a prescription for a healthy diet: breakfast daily (do not skip); meals x3 (at least) daily; foods from each of the food groups per meal daily. The food pyramid defines the food groups as grains, vegetables, fruits, dairy and proteins. The amounts vary according to age, sex, height, weight, and physical activity level. Here’s a good guideline to start you on your way. Make half your plate fruits and vegetables. Make half your grains whole grains. Move to low-fat and fat-free dairy. Vary your protein routine and eat and drink the right amount for you.

Join us as we continue our focus on healthy aging by shedding light on our hydration program with healthy snacks and juices, and demonstrate how food and nutrition help us to Live in Wellness from a dietitian’s point of view.

Our fabulous June 2017 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy include our:

§  YO and JOE on the GO so you don’t have a case of the Mondays, let Juniper Village at Mount Joy get your week started off on the right foot with our DRIVE UP coffee and fruit & yogurt parfait station ready to serve you, just pull into Juniper and up to the station at the circle to grab your FREE “yo and joe” and be on the go because after a quick stop with us you’ll be smiling all day on June 5^th from 6:30 am to 8:30 am. (No need to RSVP; available while supplies last.)

§  Father’s Day BBQ Burgers, Beers and Quality Time as we are calling all sons, daughters, grandkids, nieces, nephews and friends to honor the men in our lives with an honest to goodness old-fashioned BBQ, so join us for all your cook out favorites to celebrate Father’s Day on June 16^th from 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. (RSVP by June 12^th to 717-492-9692.)

We look forward to sharing our June 2017 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy with you as you Live In Wellness.

Indeed, April Showers Brought May Flowers

Once a month, creative arts specialist Donna Welsh enters the building of Juniper Village at Mount Joy with tenderness and excitement. On Tuesday, May 9, 2017,  Donna brought tissue paper, plain white paper, and markers. What was created from those simple objects was all but magic-blooming flowers! Everyone worked hard on this particular project by meticulously crumpling up and gluing the tissue paper, then adding a green stem. Residents in the Wellspring Department beam from ear to ear once their projects are displayed on the Garden Gallery Wall for all to enjoy! Oh what fun it is to see the area filling up with spring and good cheer.

Habla Espanol? Happy Cinco De Mayo!

May 5^th, 2017 at Juniper Village at Mount Joy was filled with maracas, piñatas, and music! The day was kicked off with Sombrero Silverfit in which residents were encouraged to wear hats and necklaces while enjoying a festive exercise program. In the early afternoon residents had the opportunity to learn Spanish or brush up on what they already knew of the language. Mike L. continued the excitement by providing musical entertainment during a themed Happy Hour. After the fiesta some individuals had to take a siesta, there was just so much to celebrate and participate in!

We are all a Superhero!

Friday April 28^th was a day of action, power, and discovery. With it being National Super Hero Day each individual was reminded of the power and worth they have to contribute to others. Residents were encouraged to share and build upon their superpowers by creating their own personal super hero capes. A Super Happy Hour, including Caricatures and Balloon Animals done by Characters with Character, provided lots of laughs and looks of amazement. The day was filled with various activities for all to enjoy. Each of us has a valuable asset that needs to be unleashed every so often, what a joy it was to fly high on this special day!

Associate Appreciation Week

Anne M. Mulcahy  (former CEO of the Xerox Corporation and voted ‘CEO of the Year 2008’ by Chief Executive Magazine) once said “Employees are a company's greatest asset - they're your competitive advantage. You want to attract and retain the best; provide them with encouragement, stimulus, and make them feel that they are an integral part of the company's mission”.

During the week of April 24^th, 2017 Juniper Village at Mount Joy celebrated Associate Appreciation Week. The week was filled with dress down days, spin the wheel prizes, raffles, and lots of food. Each day of the week employees were provided encouragement and stimulus. Monday was celebrated with maple donuts, Tuesday with Starbucks Frappuccino, Wednesday with Isaacs’ sandwiches, Thursday with Rita’s Italian Ice, and Friday with bagels. Friday, National Superhero Day, was the grand finale of associate appreciation week in which every individual was reminded of the power they have to make the world a better place!

Juniper Village a Mount Joy welcomed all employees to participate in celebrating their integral part in nurturing the spirit of life! We are truly grateful for each associate and the tremendous ways that they contribute to our Juniper family.

May 2017 Events in Mount Joy, PA: Grow Strong Daily

Continuing our Spring Alive In All Seasons focus on healthy again, we continue to let wellbeing thrive with a May focus on Fitness. Staying fit throughout all seasons of life is possible and at Juniper we promote fitness every day of the week! We recently shared on our Facebook page a New York Times story, authored by Gretchen Reynolds, providing results from the Mayo Clinic who recently conducted an experiment on the cells of 72 healthy but sedentary men and women who were 30 or younger or older than 64. The volunteers were randomly assigned to a particular exercise regimen. There were some unsurprising differences: The gains in muscle mass and strength were greater for those who exercised only with weights, while interval training had the strongest influence on endurance. But more unexpected results were found in the biopsied muscle cells. It seems as if the decline in the cellular health of muscles associated with aging was “corrected” with exercise, especially if it was intense, says Dr. Sreekumaran Nair, a professor of medicine and an endocrinologist at the Mayo Clinic and the study’s senior author. In fact, older people’s cells responded in some ways more robustly to intense exercise than the cells of the young did. So pick up those weights, get on that bike and remember it’s never too late to benefit from exercise. And if you’re not doing so already, follow us on social media so you don’t miss a thing.

We invite you to Grow Strong Daily along with us with programs such as Fitness Five and our Route 66 Walking Program. Learn more about fitness and keeping your heart healthy at our Heart Healthy Luncheon and educational presentation. Staying fit throughout all seasons of life is possible.

Our fabulous May 2017 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy include our:

§  Mother’s Day “Par-tea” for the special woman in your life to enjoy a variety of refreshing teas and beverages paired with dessert - delights to suit any lady’s fancy on May 12^th from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm. (RSVP by May 4^th at 717-492-9692.)

We look forward to sharing our May 2017 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy with you as you Grow Strong Daily.

Happy Easter!

Residents of Juniper Village at Mount Joy mourned and celebrated all throughout Holy Week. Good Friday is a solemn day in which many Christians remember the crucifixion and burial of Jesus Christ. On Friday, April 14^th, during a time of devotions and hymns individuals were able to confess, sing, pray, and meditate on the death of the Son of God. Come Sunday, April 16^th, residents were rejoicing and singing praises to the Risen King during the mid-morning Easter worship service.

There were many other festivities happening Easter weekend. Residents followed Peter Cottontail on an Easter egg hunt up and down the halls for some exciting and rewarding exercise. Some residents were able to sit and reminisce on Easters past in which they wore big Easter bonnets or special new suits. Also, what would Easter be without painting eggs? Individuals clamored around a table to dye and paint Easter eggs, adding a sparkle to their eyes.

There was something offered for everyone to pause and celebrate Easter. It truly was a weekend of much happiness and pure joy!

Coffee and Conversation

On Tuesday April 11^th residents were able to join Deb Miller, Executive Director of Juniper Village at Mount Joy, to sip coffee and soak in conversation. Numerous residents flocked to the 400 lounge to spend time reminiscing with Deb. Memories were shared of: springtime gardening, family gatherings, local floods, first jobs, and even a personal immigration experience. There was much laughter and a few silent tears in remembering such cherished moments. Each individual that attended walked away with joy in their heart and an appreciation for their past experiences that have shaped them into the person they now are.

April 2017 Events in Mount Joy, PA: Believe in Yourself

Each April we begin our Healthy Aging Series with a focus on brain health, and encourage you to Believe in Yourself. We know that believing in yourself has a positive effect on your mental health, but did you know that self-confidence influences your physical health as well? Recent studies show people who exhibit self-confidence are generally healthier and tend to live longer. That's because confidence is a positive emotion and positive emotions have countless health benefits for your mind, body and spirit. In nurturing wellbeing by encouraging an active body, an engaged mind and a fulfilled spirit, Juniper is also building self-confidence. The link between health and confidence also may be related to the ability of positive emotions to boost our brain's power to hold attention, be aware and remember things. We are better able to learn, build new skills and relate with others when we are feeling optimistic. Also confident people are better able to handle chaotic situations in a positive manner. This helps to reduce or avoid excessive stress, high blood pressure, anger, confusion – all the negative side effects of feeling powerless, overwhelmed and out of control.

If you need to kick start your confidence, here are a few things to try: smile; count your blessings; surround yourself with confident people; learn how others have found their confidence and follow their lead; challenge negative or inaccurate thinking and replace with accurate, constructive thoughts; and encourage yourself. You can also plan to join us this month for uplifting discussions and a focus on brain health with offerings such as Daily Brain Builders, Wii games, and a Brain Healthy Luncheon.

Our fabulous April 2017 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy include our:

§  National Super Hero’s Day Celebration for a day’s worth of fun, educational and creative activities and events that recognize the “Super Hero” in everyone; Create a Super Brain, Gods of Modern Mythology, Bats & Robins Trivia, Mad Science: Iron Man Magnetism, Denise Weston presents Early Detection Matters: Recognizing the Warning Signs of Dementia, Super Happy Hour with Caricatures and Balloon Animals by Characters with Character, and Wonder Women through the Decades on April 28^th from 9:30 am to 3:00 pm. (All activities are free and open to all. RSVP to 717-492-9692 with intent to join us.)

We look forward to sharing our April 2017 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy with you as you Believe in Yourself.

Connect 4 Life - Integrated Care in Seniors Housing

In March the Directors of Wellness met to discuss the Importance of Integrated Care, which is the main stay of Juniper Communities' Connect4Life.  Statistics show when a Community provides three key components; onsite delivery of primary care, a "high-tech" foundation of shared data and a "high-touch" coordinator that facilitates a seamless provision of services, the customer truly benefits.  Juniper Communities study compared the population of customers residing in managed care communities and similar frail Medicare recipients.  The key results show hospitalizations were reduced by 50%, re-hospitalizations were reduced by over 80%.  Further study needs to be done, but these results suggest these positive outcomes are a result of a foundation of excellence and consistent quality of integrated care.

Pictured on top from left to right are some of our fabulous Directors of Community Relation: Kathryn Bainbridge, Brookline Senior Living; Katie Kensinger, Brookline Wellspring Memory Care; Brenda Dahlberg, Brookline Rehab and Skilled Care; Christine Heibel, Lebanon; and Bonnie Prisk, Forest Hills. Pictured on bottom from left to right are some of our wonderful Directors of Wellness: Susan Deitzler, Lebanon; Missy Ebner, Home Office; Katie Castro, Brookline Senior Living; Veronica Graham, Mount Joy; Muriel Myers, Forest Hills; and Dana Theis, Brookline Rehabilitation and Skilled Care.

Read more in the FREE White Paper!

Connect4Life Leads to Better Outcomes for Residents

Integrated Care in Seniors Housing that Meets the Triple Aim from Cindy Longfellow

Data shows Connect4Life’s high-tech/high-touch integrated services lead to higher quality care and better outcomes for residents

Executive Summary: Integrated Care in Seniors Housing that Meets
the Triple Aim

By Anne Tumlinson, MMHS and Lynne Katzmann, PhD

According to the Partnership to Fight Chronic Disease, more than 190 million Americans, or about 59 percent of the population, are affected by one or more chronic illnesses. Over the next 15 years (between 2016 and 2030,) 80 percent of the United States population will experience one or more chronic conditions, costing more than $42 trillion in medical care spending and losses in employment productivity.

To address these challenges and enhance the resident experience, Juniper Communities, a Bloomfield, NJ-based national owner-operator of seniors housing, developed the Connect4Life model, which provides on-site comprehensive therapy, primary care, pharmacy and lab services, integrated with other services using a “high-tech/high-touch” communications protocol that transfers information through an Electronic Health Record (EHR) and coordinates care through a human navigator.

Juniper Communities retained Anne Tumlinson Innovations (ATI) to compare Connect4Life outcomes and utilization data with data on the broader Medicare population from the 2012 Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey (MCBS). The findings suggest that the Connect4Life model contributes to lower hospital readmissions and the utilization of inpatient services among a high-need resident population. The results affirm the potential of integrating select clinical care and services in a seniors housing environment that provides supportive services to those who have chronic conditions, functional limitations, and complex social needs.

The results suggest an integrated program of services in seniors housing—like Juniper’s Connect4Life —can contribute to reducing the cost of care and services to Medicare beneficiaries residing in seniors housing. More importantly, the data points to the value of the Connect4Life model for managing population health because of its ability to efficiently target integrated care interventions in the high cost, high-need Medicare population.

Juniper Communities has been a thought leader in senior living care, developing nearly a dozen innovative service and delivery programs to enhance aging, lifestyle and resident health. Recognizing opportunities in to meet the triple aim of recent health policy changes in the United States – improved customer satisfaction, evidence-base quality and lower healthcare utilization, Juniper is pioneering Connect 4 Life – one of senior living’s first truly integrated care models of assisted living care and service.

Read more in the FREE White Paper!

March 2017 Events in Mount Joy, PA: Your Treasure is Within

Theatrical readings, colorful costumed dancers and spectacular vocal performances bring to a close our creative expression quarterly theme with a focus on performance and honoring our inner treasure – our self-worth. With so many demands on our time these days, it’s easy to always put others first and forget to care of ourselves. Also as we get older, retire from work and in some cases caretaking, we may forget our sense of value – our self-worth. A large part of nurturing the spirit of life is providing opportunities for purpose.

This month we will put an even greater focus on identifying our continued purpose and self-worth by performing purposeful activities, reminiscing and creating opportunities to treasure ourselves. Motivational speaker Anne Naylor offers these tips to help you treasure yourself: Treasure your thoughts with kindness – nurture your thoughts of gratitude and appreciation. Treasure your feelings and emotions – observe and use them as your guide. Treasure your body – treat it well with exercise, nourishment, rest, joy and laughter. Treasure your spirit – breathe, meditate and enjoy the goodness in your life. We hope you all enjoy the treasure of your wonderful self.

Please join us as we dramatically embrace performance throughout March with our weekly drama club, outings to live theatrical performances and our Oscar-themed party. Celebrate the Irish culture in grand style with our Saint Patrick’s Day event filled with food, fun and, of course, dancing! Honor yourself and recognize Your Treasure is Within this month at Juniper Village!

Our fabulous March 2017 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy include our:

§  The Amazing Chris Ivey as all ages are invited to this high energy, exciting juggling show that features swords and stunts by local favorite, Chris Ivey, whose show will keep you at the edge of your seat, and following the excitement stay to share in an intergenerational ice cream party with a variety of ice cream novelties will be available at this free event, so we hope you will come and be amazed on March 9^th at 6:30 pm. (Please RSVP by March 8^th to 717-492-9692.)

§  Irish Eyes Are Smiling because you’ll have the “Luck of the Irish” today – guaranteed as we enjoy Bagpippers and festive Irish entertainment plus light refreshments and good ol’ St. Patty’s Day fun on March 17^th at 2:00 pm. (FREE event open to ALL.)

We look forward to sharing our March 2017 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy with you as Your Treasure is Within.

February 2017 Events in Mount Joy, PA: Awaken Your Passion

This month, our focus on creative expression continues with a focus on art. Art, as with beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. It is understandable that some have great artistic ability and others do not. But, at Juniper we know that everyone has a passion for creative expression, regardless of ability or age. Pablo Picasso once said, “All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” He is speaking about becoming inhibited as adults. With our various art programs we encourage uninhibited creativity as a form of therapy. Creating art affords the opportunity of self-exploration and self-expression leading to both physical and mental benefits. Creating art in any of its various forms, is also about sharing a bit of ourselves with each other. Art is one way to express ourselves, and the creations are honest and true representations of our experiences. In sharing our stories through art with others we invite communication and create lasting bonds.

Art typically encompasses painting, sculpting, and drawing. But, the act of creating art can be as simple as doodling. Art is simply the creation of something outside one’s self that often mirrors what is going on within their mind, soul, and body. We use creative arts as a way to nurture the spirit of life. Join us throughout February as we focus on great varieties of art such as photography, needlework, handicrafts, painting, sculpture and more. Please join us as we share a bit of ourselves with our weekly craft classes, experience art on an outing to an art museum, and embrace our celebratory spirit with Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day parties. We look forward to helping you Awaken Your Passion this month!

Our fabulous February 2017 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy include our:

§  Candy Gram Service to let us be your answer to “What will I get my sweetie for Valentine’s Day?” because it’s as easy as this: Give us your loved ones name and a personal Valentine message by February 13th; we will prepare a box of chocolates tagged with your special message ready for pick up on February 14th, and if your loved one resides at Juniper Village, we will deliver it for you too!

§  Valentine Social because the sweetest day of the year gets even sweeter while candy grams are delivered and Jerry Brown the Monkey Man, along with his sidekick, Django will be here to entertain and delight us, so we invite you to enjoy the afternoon and share the love at this complimentary event complete with refreshments on February 14th at 2:00 pm. (Please RSVP to 717-492-9692 by February 12th.)

We look forward to sharing our February 2017 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy with you as you Awaken Your Passion.

50’s Song Sampler

On the evening of January 26^th residents and guests took a trip back in time to the 1950’s at a highlighted event.  Professional songstresses, Jeanie Kent and Renee Heiser (Connections Director) preformed a wide collection of hits from the 50’s.  Donned in black leather jackets and colorful scarves, the ladies rekindled favorites like “Mona Lisa”, “Que Sera, Sera”, and “Rock Around the Clock”.  Following the show, warm beverages and chocolate desserts continues the feel-good vibes of this great decade long remembered. 

“Two of a Kind” performs at Juniper Village at Mount Joy

On Saturday, Jan 21^st, the residents of Juniper Village at Mount Joy were entertained by a unique duo. Tony and Karen Heath are vocal students of our Connections Director, Renee Heiser.  Both Tony and Karen are blind, but that does not slow them down.  They love to sing and perform as the group “Two of a Kind”.  The residents enjoyed their performance which covered a range of genres including oldies, gospel, country and selections from the Beatles. 

Elvis Is In The Building!

No one was “Lonesome Tonight” when a  massive crowd gathered with their “Blue Suede Shoes” at Juniper Village at Mount Joy on Tuesday, January 10^th.    We got “All Shook Up” for Elvis’ Birthday Bash!  Elvis was “in the building” entertaining us with lots of hip shaking, scarf throwing excitement.  From the #1 hits to the gospel favorites, every note and mannerism was classic Elvis!  The light show, backup vocals and accompaniment guaranteed the show was a “Jailhouse Rockin’” good time with residents, guests and staff singing and dancing along.  Following the performance, Elvis mingled with the crowd at his birthday party with  Elvis-inspired refreshments.  Elvis has already booked to return for next year’s birthday bash, don’t miss it!

New Year’s Eve Celebration, December 31, 2016

The Connections team at Juniper Village at Mount Joy set the stage for ringing in the new year.  Residents, guests and staff donned festive flair of hats, tiaras, garlands and noise makers.  Refreshments included tasty treats and champagne!  Music filled the air and traditional favorites, like Auld Lang Syne were sung by all in attendance.  Smiles and carefree laughter added to the fun event.  Juniper Village at Mount Joy wishes good fortune and health to all of our residents, families and team members.  Here’s to a blessed 2017! Cheers!

4th Annual Jingle Mingle, December 21, 2016

Juniper Village at Mount Joy kicked off the new year a week early by hosting the 4^th Annual Professional Jingle Mingle.  This highly anticipated yearly event brings together professionals from across the tri-county region and beyond.  All of which have a come bond-all in attendance work with or work for the betterment of area seniors.  Of the seventy-some in attendance, a wide range of professions were represented.  Physicians, nurses, social workers, consultants and care managers to name a few.  Rehabs, hospice providers, home care staff and respiratory care as well.  Resources like The Red Cross, Area Office on Aging and the PA Alzheimer’s Association were on hand also.  This event celebrates the good works done by so many throughout the year,  provides an opportunity to thank our colleagues and allows for new connections to be made for a prosperous new year. 

January 2017 Events in Mount Joy, PA: Welcome New Beginnings

Welcome to 2017! What a wonderful time for us to reflect on the past year and forge ahead with new beginnings. January is a time to begin again; a time when we make (and sometimes break) our New Year’s resolutions and focus on how we want to improve in the coming year.

January is also the month that Juniper Village begins our Winter Alive In All Seasons theme of Creative Expressions: “Explore Your Creativity” where in January we will focus on music! Do you know that research shows that music can help us physically by easing pain, helping us sleep better, eat less and enhance our blood vessel function? It is also suggested that music can help us mentally by reducing stress, relieving symptoms of depression, elevating mood, decreasing anxiety and improving cognitive performance. Because of this, Juniper Communities has adopted the Music & Memory program.

Through the use of MP3 players and headphones our teams download personalized music for each resident. These musical favorites tap deep memories and can bring participants back to life, enabling them to feel like themselves again, to converse, socialize and stay present. Learn more about our Music & Memory program by talking with our Connections Director and consider making a donation to this worthwhile program. We accept donations of new or used iPods, new over the ear headphones and iTunes gift cards.

Join us this month as we explore our creativity through music with outings to local musical performances, Elvis’ birthday celebrations and concerts by our Joyful Noise Choirs. We invite you to Welcome New Beginnings at Juniper Village and make a resolution to join us for activities and events throughout the year!

Our fabulous January 2017 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy include our:

§  Elvis Birthday Bash because if you are “Lonesome Tonight”, grab your “Blue Suede Shoes” and head over; we’re gonna get “All Shook Up” for Elvis’ Birthday Bash, and Elvis will be ‘in the building’ entertaining us and enjoying birthday treats, so “Don’t Be Cruel” and feel free to bring a friend or two to come see first-hand what all the buzz is about on January 10^th from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm. (RSVP for this “Jailhouse Rockin’” good time by calling 717-492-9692 by January 9^th.)

§  50s Genre Song Sampler with Professional Songstresses, Jeanie Kent and (our very own) Renee Heiser, who will be performing hits from the 1950s, so get out of the cold and cozy up with hot beverages, yummy desserts and the feel-good musical vibes of this great decade, and bring family and friends to this enjoyable evening of free fun on January 26^th at 6:30 pm. (An RSVP by January 24^th to 717-492-9692 is greatly appreciated.)

We look forward to sharing our January 2017 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy with you as you Welcome New Beginnings.