January 2016 Events in Mount Joy, PA: Welcome New Beginnings

Happy New Year! January is the time when we all welcome new beginnings and set resolutions to make this year better than the last. But how does one keep those resolutions throughout the year ahead? The New York Times offers four suggestions: First, make a concrete plan, something visual to embed it to memory. Second, put something you value on the line – is it your health or your pocketbook – keep that in mind when you are tempted to break your resolution. Third, bundle your temptations. For instance, you want to exercise more, but struggle getting to the gym and you also have a fondness for gossip magazines but feel they are a waste of time. Combine the two – read the magazines only at the gym! And fourth, seek social support. You can achieve more by pursuing goals with the help of a mentor.

Still haven’t made any resolutions? Resolve to join us every month for a wide variety of events and activities. This month we explore our creativity through music with outings to local musical performances, Elvis’ birthday celebrations and concerts by our Joyful Noise Choir. We invite you to Welcome New Beginnings and make regular visits to Juniper Village part of your new year’s goals!

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

§  Elvis is in the Building as our annual birthday bash honoring Elvis Presley has become a crowd pleasing tradition, so join us for lively, interactive Elvis entertainment by “The King” himself, and a special treat as our own Executive Chef, Jason Hampton, will wow us with a live dessert action station featuring some Elvis’ favorite foods at this event that is free and open to all Elvis lovers on January 8^th from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

§  International Music with Fred Bender as we are pleased to share with the community this free to all event featuring Fred Bender who is billed as a “world traveler and educator, singer and songwriter,” and has been delighting audiences with his folk style renditions and originals for decades, while we will celebrate a love of global travel and heritage as we listen to Fred’s international music tribute on the “Cymbalom and Hackbrett,” so join us for a fun and interesting afternoon program with light refreshments offered as well on January 13^th from 1:30 pm. (Please RSVP by January 11^th to 717-492-9692.)

We look forward to sharing our January 2016 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy with you as we Welcome New Beginnings.

2016 Best of Personal Care Award Winner Juniper Village at Mount Joy

Juniper Village at Mount Joy was once again presented with a Best of Senior Living Award, the 2016 Best of Personal Care Award, for receiving consistently high ratings from residents and their families in the past year on SeniorAdvisor.com, a premier ratings and reviews site for senior care and services nationwide.  

The 2016 Best of Senior Living Awards celebrate the best of the best in senior living and home care across the United States. The 2016 Best of Personal Care Award was presented to Juniper Village at Mount Joy for superior service in that category. The award is only given to communities that have received outstanding online feedback from their families through the SeniorAdvisor.com website. Of the nearly 100,000 providers currently listed on the site, only 879 were recognized. This exclusive designation places the winners in the top one percent of senior care providers nationwide according to those who matter most – their families.

“Receiving the 2016 Best of Personal Care Award is of great pride to the staff at Juniper Village at Mount Joy. It is based on unsolicited, confidential survey findings from residents and their families,” said Debra Miller, Executive Director of Juniper Village at Mount Joy. “It shows that all of our hard work in providing outstanding care in an exceptional environment is noticed and appreciated by those who mean the most, our residents.”

Selection criteria for the award winners included having an average overall rating of at least 4.5 out of 5 stars and a minimum number of reviews.

“SeniorAdvisor.com aims to help families research and locate reliable, first-hand feedback on senior care options from other families that have gone through the same experience,” said Eric Seifert, President of SeniorAdvisor.com. “We are proud to celebrate the exceptional businesses who care for our greatest generation and older loved ones, and provide these organizations with the recognition they deserve. These businesses are committed to providing the best care possible to their residents, and they’ve set a high bar of quality for other senior care providers to follow.” 

December 2015 Events in Mount Joy, PA: Celebrate Little Things

This month is all about celebrations! Not only will we be celebrating holidays such as Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year’s Eve, but we will also celebrate the little things that make life worthwhile. Little things such as the reassuring touch of a friend’s hand, a kind word from an acquaintance and a warm smile from a stranger.

In our all too busy lives we sometimes forget to honor the simple things in life that bring us peace and joy. Most experts recommend that we allow 10-20 minutes of relaxation and stress relief each day. Making time for that can even be a stressful experience! During this busy month of baking, shopping, visitors and juggling tasks take time to remember what is really important.

Here are some tips to keep holiday stress in check: Acknowledge your feelings – you are not alone as holiday stress is not uncommon. Be realistic with expectations – you can only do so much, learn to say no. Ask for help when needed – everyone wants to be needed and may feel more included by being able to contribute. Plan ahead to minimize unplanned expenses and tasks. Take a breather – take a walk at night and do some stargazing, listen to soothing music, or get a massage. Above all enjoy all the holidays have to offer by sharing time with others.

Join us during the busy month of December for our annual cookie exchange and holiday celebrations. Take time to Celebrate Little Things with those you love.

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

§  3rd Annual “Professional Jingle Mingle” Not Your Ordinary Networking Meeting, But Definitely Your Favorite because with all of the hustle and bustle of the holidays we all need to “Un-Wine” a bit, so join us at Juniper Village at Mount Joy for a fun and festive spin on the traditional networking meeting, as this social event will give you an opportunity to meet and have fun with members of Lancaster County’s Senior Outreach Services, local Chamber of Commerce members and other professionals all while sampling wines, brews and specially selected pairings, including featured “action station” by our Executive Chef, Jason Hampton, which is always a crowd pleaser; in addition, fabulous door prizes will won by a lucky few and fun is guaranteed, if you attended last year, you know you this is an event you don’t want to miss since it will brighten your holiday season and kick-start your 2016 professional year with the right contacts, so bring your business cards and good cheer on December 15^th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. (RSVP by December 12^th to 717-492-9692.)

We look forward to sharing our December 2015 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy with you as we Celebrate Little Things.

Halloween Bash

Celebrating Halloween at Mount Joy with Bob’s Creepy Critters, family and friends!  Face painting, candy scramble, trick or treating and more!

Happy 102nd Birthday!!

Kitty Shaffer recently celebrated her 102nd birthday with family and friends at Juniper Village at Mount Joy.  Her granddaughter, Mary Main, is our Director of Community Relations; she surprised "Nana" with a beautiful cake and two very special helpers.  Kitty's great-grandchildren served cake to all the residents and guests.  Four generations were present for her special day!

November 2015 Events in Mount Joy, PA: Cherish The Journey

Family is a simple word, with complex meaning. To some family is the people you are related to by blood, but to some family is the people you choose to hold in high regard, and to others family isn’t people at all, but animals – our beloved pets.

Regardless of the definition, family plays an important role in our personal journey. As the saying goes, “Family is what you make it.” Whether made of blood relatives, friends, colleagues or pets, your family can offer you the support you need to thrive.

This month we celebrate family and reflect on our personal journeys while creating new memories for the future. Join us as we reminisce about these journeys through autobiographical journaling. Plan to share with those less fortunate through our annual food drive from November 1-30 with all non-perishable food items being donated to a local food bank. Also interact and share with others through our community support groups, and know that you are not alone. Throughout the month we will also be hosting several family events as we celebrate family and give thanks. We encourage you to review our calendar and join us for any or all of our events and Cherish The Journey!

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

§  Food Drive Collection as we will be collecting non-perishable, non-expired food items in efforts to decrease the burden of local families struggling to keep nourishing food on the table with all items collected to be donated to the Mount Joy Food Bank for distribution, so please help us reach our goal and drop off anytime from November 1^st to November 30^th.

§  Veteran’s Day Give Away as Mount Joy’s own will be on hand to greet and thank veterans for their services at The Country Table restaurant as this local dining favorite offers a discounted meal for all vets this day and all veteran patrons will also receive a gift from Juniper Village, so we hope to see you there on November 11^th from 8:00 am to 11:00 am.

§  Little Known Facts About Lancaster County as John Brown, award winning presenter and member of the Lancaster County Speakers Bureau and Toastmasters International, will enlighten us with his vast knowledge of Lancaster County’s history, and what made this area unique before it was recognized as Lancaster County, and the nationalities and religions of the earliest settlers at this free, open to the community engagement on November 18^th at 1:30 pm.

We look forward to sharing our November 2015 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy with you as we Cherish The Journey.

Music and Memory: Where Words Fail, Music Speaks

Earlier this year Juniper Communities introduced the Music & Memory program in all of its Wellspring Memory Care communities. The response to this innovative program has been overwhelmingly positive. We are proud to announce that we are now rolling out the Music and Memory Program into our Assisted Living, Personal Care and Skilled Nursing communities as well.  Juniper Village at Mount Joy is proud to kick off this program with three events scheduled in the upcoming months and invite you to join us!

October 8 at 6:00 PM: ALIVE INSIDE SCREENING An inspirational and emotional story left the audience humming, clapping and cheering at the 2014 Sundance Film Festival, where it won the Audience Award. The film dramatically portrays the power of music and memory. Please RSVP by calling 717-492-9692.

  

October 22, 6:00 PM: MUSIC THE MAGIC HEALER: Lynda Kuckenbrod, Certified Healthcare Musician, became an observer to some of the most wonderful miracles while playing her harp. She found she was able to provide simple reprieve from pain, anxiety and the stress that is found in these situations. Through her training and teaching as a bedside musician Lynda is able to help in the healing process through sound, rhythm, frequency and resonance. Come hear her share her knowledge and resonance. Please RSVP by calling 717-492-9692.

October 22, 7 PM VIRTUAL AGING TOUR The Virtual Aging Tour offers a rare glimpse into the world of an elderly person. Through the use of specially designed adaptive equipment, the tour simulates the loss of vision, auditory perception, mobility and other impairments experienced by people as they age. Please RSVP by calling 717-492-9692.

If you are able to make any of our upcoming events, or have questions about Music and Memory, please contact our Connections Director at 717-492-9692.