Juniper Village hosts The Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce

Juniper Village at Mount Joy, a long-standing active member of the Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce, proudly hosted the monthly mixer on Thursday, June 9.  “The Chamber” founded in 1939, exists to promote, educate, and represent surrounding businesses and organizations in the Mount Joy area. The covered back porch, lush garden courtyard and center gazebo served as the perfect setting for an early evening gathering.   Debra Miller (Executive Director) and Mary Main (Director of Community Relations) represent Juniper Village at monthly Chamber meetings and a multitude of community events and fundraisers.  The ladies hosted 20+ Chamber members as they met, socialized and networked, sharing business information and mutual interests over the course of two hours.  Guests sipped sangria, nibbled on artisan style snacks and enjoyed the beautiful summer weather.  No one  was quick to leave this lovely event. 

1st Annual Carnival Day at Juniper Village at Mount Joy

Yet another rainy day outside in Mount Joy, PA last Saturday, 5/21-so what better to turn frowns upside down than an indoor carnival?! Juniper Village at Mount Joy’s grand living room was transformed into a hometown fair.  Hand-spun cotton candy, warm soft pretzels, fresh-popped popcorn and hot, sugary funnel cake drew a crowd.  Eight vintage carnival games with prizes and staff dressed as carnival barkers kept guests attention.  Event goers ages ranged from newborn to 99, sharing memories of carnivals and fairs of recent and past.  This multi-generational event was enjoyed by all!  This carnival will definitely make a return appearance in Mount Joy!

June 2016 Events in Mount Joy, PA: Live in Wellness

What is wellness? The National Wellness Institute defines wellness as "a conscious, self-directed and evolving process of achieving full potential." At Juniper we believe in fostering this definition of wellness everyday by offering programs and services that help our residents achieve their full potential. As we wind down our Healthy Aging series, this month we focus on Food by highlighting our H’Art and Soul of Dining Signature Program.

Throughout our lives the most important discussions, revelations, decisions and announcements have transpired around the dinner table. When company came over we caught up on the latest gossip over coffee and fresh baked goods. If you needed advice from your parents, it was often given while enjoying Mom’s delicious pot roast on a Sunday evening. Why should that be any different when you enter your retirement years in one of our communities?

With the kitchen often being the heart of the home, we have developed H’Art and Soul of Dining with this in mind. This program strives to impart spirited service, companionship and nourishment through sharing the joy of good food – just like home! Our dining program is designed to not only meet resident’s physical needs, but their emotional and social needs as well. We believe this program provides a perfect balance of nutritious and delicious food choices, comfortable atmosphere and ambiance, social interaction, cleanliness and a spirit of service.

Indulge with us this month as we focus on the “heart” of the home with program offerings centered on food and nutrition such as our hydration program with healthy snacks and juices and educational presentations by a dietitian. Join us in June as we Live in Wellness.

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

§  LGBT Aging Workshop sponsored by the Lancaster Activities Directors Association and Lancaster LINK  as topics covered will include: culture, needs, and unique considerations of LGBT older adults; why LGBT older adults are less likely to access health and social services; how caregiving for an LGBT older adult differs from caregiving for their heterosexual peers; best practices, policy and practice areas for increasing inclusiveness and safety for LGBT older adults and their caregivers; with lunch and snacks provided on June 7th from 9:30 am to 2:30 pm. (RSVP via www.joinlada.com. Only the first 36 registrants will be accepted.)

§  Mount Joy Chamber of Commerce Mixer as all Chamber members and those interested in learning more about the Chamber and its initiatives are invited to mix and mingle, so we look forward to entertaining members in the beautiful courtyard and sharing refreshments on the back porch on June 9th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. (RSVP to the Chamber Office at 717-653-0773.)

§  Father’s Day BBQ – Burgers, Beers & Quality Time as we are calling all sons, daughters, grandkids, nieces, nephews and friends because we are honoring the men in our lives with an honest to goodness BBQ, so join us at Juniper Village at Mount Joy for all your cook-out favorites to celebrate Father’s Day on June 17th from 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm. (RSVP to 717-492-9692 by June 15th.)

We look forward to sharing our June 2016 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy with you as you Live in Wellness.

Mother's Day Par-Tea

Friday, May 6th marked Juniper Village at Mount Joy's annual Mother's Day Par-Tea!  This festive celebration honors all the mothers, grandmothers and great-grandmothers that have and continue to share their love and support to our residents, families and staff.  The beautifully appointed décor, courtesy of Leadership Team member, Theresa Dumez and delectable eats by Chef, Jason Hampton, brought smiles to the faces of our guests as they sampled the dessert and tea pairings.  The choices seemed endless at the candy buffet.  No one left hungry!  Sending a HUGE thank you to Mom's everywhere!

Tiny Timbers

The sweet little faces of Tiny Timbers preschool students brought rays of sunshine to the Residents of Juniper Village on what has been a dreary, cloudy and soggy week in Mount Joy!  Tiny Timbers Christian Preschool is a part of West Green Tree Church of the Brethren in the neighboring town of Elizabethtown, PA.  Both the morning class and afternoon class visited Juniper Village on Thursday, May 5.  The children were excited to share their typical “getting started” routine by way of sharing an “Hello” song that they sing to teachers and friends, a favorite “Months of the Year” song and even their most liked prayer that is said before snack time.  Our Residents were thrilled to interact with the youngsters and applauded their job well done!

May 2016 Events in Mount Joy, PA: Grow Strong Daily

We all know that regular physical activity is great for overall health. But do we all understand the dangers in being inactive? Studies indicate that sedentary lifestyles are risky. For the most part, when older people lose their ability to do things on their own, it doesn't happen just because they've aged. It's usually because they're not active. Lack of physical activity also can lead to more visits to the doctor, more hospitalizations, and more use of medicines for a variety of illnesses. In recognition of those facts, Juniper nurtures wellbeing by encouraging an active body, an engaged mind and a fulfilled spirit through our innovative Signature Programs such as Connect4Life, Connections and H’Art and Soul of Dining.

We continue our Healthy Aging Series with a focus on Fitness. In the wise words of J.R.R., Tolkien, "All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost." This month we will Grow Strong Daily so as to not wither, but to thrive as we develop strength in bodies, minds and spirits.

This month we invite you to join us as we Grow Strong Daily with activities such as our Daily Brain Builders, Wii, and our Brain Healthy Luncheon. We also invite you to expand your knowledge in our Healthy Aging Library.

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

§  Mother’s Day “Par-tea” to enjoy a variety of teas and refreshments paired with delectable desserts and delights to suit any lady’s fancy in celebration of the special woman in your life on May 6^th from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm. (RSVP by May 4^th to 717-492-9692.)

§  Juniper Village Carnival Day event that is FREE and open to the public, so if you or someone you know enjoys games and prizes, funnel cake and cotton candy, balloons and entertainment, then this is where you need to be as children of all ages and those young at heart are welcome on May 21^st from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. (RSVP by May 13^th to 717-492-9692.)

We look forward to sharing our May 2016 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy with you as you Grow Strong Daily.

Train the Trainer

Juniper Village has been a long standing member of the Alzheimer’s Association of PA.  On April 13^th we were proud to host the “Train the Trainer” educational event for healthcare professionals that work with those with memory impairment.  The training was facilitated by Candy Yingling, Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Greater PA Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association.  15 professionals took advantage of this fabulous training to better prepare their staff and utilize best practices.