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.