EMazinGRACE

It was a beautiful evening in July as "EMazinGRACE" performed for our residents, families and the community. Everyone grabbed their lawn chairs and had a “knee-slapping" good time as the young group ages 14, 17 and 18 performed bluegrass tunes. They played multiple instruments including banjo, guitar, fiddle, and bass and finished with their closing song "Dueling Banjos!" that proved to be a crowd favorite. A good time was had by all!

Juniper Village at Mount Joy's Blood Drive

July 1st marked Juniper Village at Mount Joy’s third year partnering with the American Red Cross Northeastern PA chapter by hosting a blood drive in support of their “100 Days of Summer. 100 Days of Hope” campaign.    The campaign seeks to increase blood donations during the summer months. Donations typically drop between the Memorial Day and Labor Day holidays despite ongoing need.  Local community members, business owners and Juniper staff took part to make the drive a success!

July 2015 Events in Mount Joy, PA: Stand in Integrity

With our July 2015 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy this month we kick off our summer quarter Alive In All Seasons theme “Stay Connected” where we will strive to stay connected to the community and the environment. Throughout July we will focus on staying connected to our community through Volunteerism, where we Stand In Integrity. The biggest and most visible benefit of volunteering is the impact on the community. Unpaid volunteers work magic in unifying communities. Through volunteer work you are able to connect with your community on a deeper level and help to make it a better place to live and grow. But what we don’t always realize is that volunteering is a two-way street. Volunteers benefit as much as the causes they support. Through volunteering you make new friends, expand your professional, social and support networks and boost your social skills. So, give it a try and experience the benefits of giving of yourself.

If you are looking for opportunities to share your time, check with our Connections Directors to see what opportunities we have, or join us in one of our volunteer projects. Also plan to join us during our July 2015 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy as we recognize our Ambassador Program, focus on our Resident Computer Center and training or any other calendar item that catches your eye.

Our fabulous July 2015 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy include our:

§  Summer Music Series presents: Emazing Grace as we celebrate the universal love of music with a concert that is free and open to the public, so we invite you to grab your lawn chair and pick your spot off the back porch with Emazing Grace, an uplifting, bluegrass group, while refreshments are served on July 16^th at 7:00 pm.

§  The “Dog Days” of Summer Dog Show featuring K-Pets therapy dogs and guests this annual event highlighting a fashion show and doggie talents is sure to get your tail a waggin’ so run, scamper or doggie paddle over to Juniper Village at Mount Joy to get out of the heat and grab a front row seat for this favorite long awaited fun time that is open to the community with refreshments offered on July 30^th from 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm. (RSVP to 717-492-9692 by July 27^th)

We look forward to sharing our July 2015 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy with you as we Stand in Integrity.

June 2015 Events in Mount Joy, PA: Live in Wellness

We close this quarter’s theme of Healthy Aging: “Let Wellbeing Thrive” with a focus on Food, as we Live in Wellness through our June 2015 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy. Hippocrates advises, “Let food be thy medicine”. Research shows that eating a well-planned, balanced mix of foods every day has many health benefits such as reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, bone loss, some kinds of cancer, and anemia. But, food has other benefits. There are also emotional needs that are satisfied by food. Most of us have fond memories of food from days gone by. Whether it was our mom's homemade chocolate chip cookies, a hotdog from a street vendor or our wedding cake, food has a way of transporting us back to the past. It is in that spirit that Juniper’s dining program is called the H’art and Soul of Dining. The philosophy is that we impart spirited service, companionship and nourishment through the sharing of good food. In addition to meeting our resident’s unique nutritional needs, we also meet their emotional and social needs as well.

Join us for our June 2015 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy to share in our hydration program, complete with healthy snacks and learn more about healthy food and wellness with our dietitian presentations as we continue to Live in Wellness.

Our fabulous June 2015 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy include our:

§  Father’s Day BBQ Burgers, Beers and Quality time as we are calling all sons, daughters, grandkids, nieces, nephews and friends, as 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 19^th at 5:00 pm. (RSVP to 717-492-9692 by June 15^th.)

§  Summer Music Series: Dixieland Express as we celebrate the universal love of music with a three month music series that is free and open to the public, we invite you to grab your lawn chair and pick your spot off the back porch as we continue the series this month with Dixieland Express featuring New Orleans-style Jazz with refreshments provided on June 25^th at 7:00 pm.

We hope to see you at one or more of our June 2015 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy!

2015 Juniper Leadership Conference Awards

Juniper celebrated its 27^th anniversary this year.  Each year communities are honored for their achievements in critical operational and financial areas.

Awards were presented at the 2015 Juniper Leadership Conference, held this year in Baltimore’s historic inner harbor.  Awards were presented by Lynne Katzmann, founder and CEO of Juniper Communities, and Diane Byrne, Vice President of Program, Development, Training & Operational Oversight.

At the recent Juniper leadership conference, Juniper Village at Mount Joy was presented the Juniper Together Everyone Achieves Magic (TEAM) Award in recognition of having the least leadership turnover in 2014 and into 2015.

May 2015 Events in Mount Joy, PA: Grow Strong Daily

Fitness is on our mind during our May 2015 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy with our Alive In All Seasons theme “Grow Strong Daily”. As you know, physical activity is good for you both physically and mentally. Regular physical activity can help you to continue to do the things you love and stay independent as you age. Exercise can reduce the risk of developing some diseases and reduce symptoms of some chronic conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and balance issues.

But, if exercise has not been a part of your daily routine how do you take that first step? Start by making it fun! Turn a walk around the block into a scavenger hunt – search for daffodils, birds, squirrels or lucky pennies. Instead of a dip in the pool, create an adventure as you pretend to swim with the dolphins. Rather than send your co-worker an email, walk to her office and communicate face to face, double the benefit with a smile! What’s important is to make it fun and just start – today!

 

Join us for our May 2015 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy as we will Grow Strong Daily with Fitness Five, and walk “cross country” with our Route 66 Walking Program and learn more about keeping our hearts fit at our Healthy Heart Luncheon. We look forward to sharing these and many other activities with you this month. Peruse this month’s calendar, and we will see you soon!

Our fabulous May 2015 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 come to our annual Mother’s Day Tea Party and while here enjoy a variety of teas or other beverages paired with culinary delights to suit any lady’s fancy on May 8^th at 5:00pm. (RSVP to 717-492-9692)

§  “Me Fit, Wii Fit” Class to come experience the fun and easy way to test your balance with Genesis Rehabilitation Director and Occupational Therapist, Denise Weston, from our onsite therapy services, will lead us through the simple steps using a Wii Fit Board allowing you to get personalized tips on improving your balance and grab a snack too on May 20^th at 1:30 pm. (RSVP to 717-492-9692)

§  Summer Music Series Kickoff as we celebrate the universal love of music with a three month music series that is free and open to the public, so grab your lawn chair and pick your spot off the back porch for the return of Temple Avenue, a jazz quartet that combines young energy and creativity with respect for the music's traditions on May 28^th at 7:00 pm. (RSVP to 717-492-9692)

We hope to see you at one or more of our May 2015 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy!

Spring Fling

Juniper Village at Mount Joy held its Spring Fling on Saturday, April 11th. The weather was absolutely beautiful, if not brisk, and everyone had a wonderful time. It's always so much fun for associates and residents when children come to join us, and the activities keep all young at heart. There was a petting zoo with bunnies, chicks, pigs, goats, ducks and even a horse! This prompted an array of animal themed snacks to accompany the event, such as animal crackers and bunny-shaped rice krispie treats. The children created crafts such as chimes, tissue paper flowers, and candy sand art. Ron Zoelinksi sang as he played guitar and harmonica for our residents down in our Garden Spot lounge. In the living room, we hosted the Donegal Rhythm singers. It was such a wonderful event to welcome in the beautiful spring weather.