Dog Day Afternoon

Nothing seems to warm the hearts of the residents as our resident therapy dog Stella. From when she enters the door in the morning until she leaves in the evening everyone wants to meet and greet her! Yes, of course she gives kisses, and she will give you a high five too! Stella brings a smile to not only the residents but the staff and visitors too!

Glenn Miller: The BIG One-man Band is no April Fool!

On the morning of Friday, April 1^st, music, clapping and singing could be heard from the parking lot as the residents at Juniper Village at Mount Joy were inspired by Glenn Miller, the Big One-man Band.  Glenn was playing swing hits one after another on his electric accordion.  He crooned and played the trumpet, entertaining a large crowd with the his high energy performance.  A rousing round of applause led into an encore medley.  Residents and staff alike mingled with Glenn following his performance.  What a crowd pleaser!

2015 Successful Outcomes

April 2016 Events in Mount Joy, PA: Believe in Yourself

Do you know that embracing a healthy lifestyle promotes brain health as well? This month we embark on our quarterly Alive in All Season theme of Healthy Aging: Let Wellbeing Thrive. Throughout April we will focus on brain health and encouraging you to Believe in Yourself. We will learn more about how physical health and exercise, diet and nutrition, cognitive activity, and social engagement can help keep both your body and brain healthy and potentially reduce your risk of cognitive decline. At the 2014 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, results of a two-year clinical trial of older adults at risk for cognitive impairment showed that a combination of physical activity, nutritional guidance, cognitive training, social activities and management of heart health risk factors slowed cognitive decline. It’s never too late to make changes to achieve a healthier lifestyle.

Join us this month as we expand our knowledge of brain health and take steps to boost our brain health through our Healthy Brain series featuring our Daily Brain Builders and Wii Games designed to promote cognitive activity. Continue your research by perusing our Healthy Aging Resource Library, filled with volumes of information to help you and your loved ones age well. And, don’t forget to join us for our Brain Healthy Luncheon where we will nourish mind, body and soul. We look forward to sharing this month of healthful thinking and encouragement to Believe in Yourself – you can do this!

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

§  Train the Trainer Program with Candy Yingling, Education and Outreach Coordinator for the Greater PA Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association of PA for an educational event for healthcare professionals that work with those with memory impairment that will prepare attendees to pass along their new found knowledge to coworkers and subsequent trainees on April 13^th from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm. (RSVP to Candy Yingling at 717.651.5020, ext. 2125 or cyingling@alz.org.)

§  Spring Cleaning Accessory Swap Party for Referral Sources as we celebrate our outstanding community partners and referral sources, our collaborators and colleagues in the healthcare field that are committed to serving our community are invited to have some fun at an accessory swap while our guests will enjoy refreshments, networking, and go home with a “new” bit of bling on April 28^th from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. (RSVP to Mary Main at 717-492-9692.)

We look forward to sharing our April 2016 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy with you as you Believe in Yourself.

March Happenings

“The Luck of the Irish, High Excitement and No Laughing Matter”

March has shaped up to be a jam packed month at Juniper Village at Mount Joy. 

On St. Patty’s Day residents, staff and guests spun the “Wheel of Wonder” to win a prize while donned in their fashionable green attire and then enjoyed the entertainment of Micheal Luckenbill performing Irish folk songs and playing bagpipes. Green beverages, Guinness pork roast and Irish potatoes  were enjoyed by all.

On March 22^nd the juggling antics of Chris Ivey thrilled residents and guests following a make-your-own sundae event at our Intergenerational Social.  Children of all ages had ice cream smiles ear to ear!

Lastly, on March 23^rd, Kathy Newkirk with Lancaster General Health, presented, “Humor, Laughter and Health: Come Out and Play”.  The presentation focused on humor and the many health benefits we receive from laughing, humor as a means to manage stress and pointers on finding “the funny” in life. 

Piano Woman

Carol Ann is one of our new residents and loves to play the piano. She enjoys it so much that she has decided to lead our hymn sings. Residents just gather to the living room to hear her play and hear such old familiar tunes as "In the Garden" and "Just as I am."  She plays mostly by ear but also will play requests too. Carol Ann will play before meals and whenever the spirit moves her. Her musical talents are greatly appreciated by the residents and the staff!

March 2016 Events in Mount Joy, PA: Your Treasure is Within

As we bring down the curtain on our Creative Expressions series we focus this month on Drama. Juliette Binoche said, “I think acting is about forgetting yourself in order to give the best of yourself. It's passing through you more than you're creating it. You're not the flower, but the vase which holds the flower.”

Through dramatic performance we are able to forget about ourselves while becoming someone else, if only for a moment. We can be transported to another time, another place and another way of thinking. With all of our inhibitions set aside we focus this month on breaking out of our shells to share a bit of ourselves with wild abandon through our weekly drama clubs which will culminate in a fantastic performance or reading of dramatic prose. We invite you to join us in this enlightening journey of self-discovery through the magic of theater this month. We will also be attending theatrical performances around town, where we can let our inner critic loose. One last opportunity to become someone else is offered during our Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations, where everyone can be Irish for the day. Join us as we feast on traditional Irish foods such as corned beef and cabbage, soda bread, shepherd’s pie and more! Lastly, March would not be complete without honoring the dramatic achievements of others with our own Oscar Party. This month we invite you to let your inner star shine at Juniper Village.

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

§  It’s Your Lucky Day because everyone’s a winner here, so make a quick stop by Juniper Village at Mount Joy and you won’t be disappointed when you spin our Wheel O’ Wonder and walk away a winner with fun free take-aways for all, while we enjoy light refreshments and good ol’ St. Patty’s Day fun, since you’ll have the “Luck of the Irish” today-guaranteed so drop in anytime between noon and 3pm to spin, but the fun cranks up between 2pm and 3pm with bagpipes and festive Irish entertainment on March 17^th from noon to 3:00 pm. (All are welcome, no RSVP required.)

§  Intergenerational Sundae Social open to all ages, featuring the amazing, jaw-dropping juggler, Chris Ivey and his high action performance while enjoying the taste bud delights of “make your own” sundaes, for a great way to spend an evening, and it’s FREE, so don’t miss this opportunity for multigenerational fun on March 22^nd at 6:30 pm. (RSVP by March 17^th to 717-492-9692.)

§  Healing with Humor light hearted and interactive presentation by Lancaster General Health designed to help participants step away from the never-ending to-do lists and just take a moment to have some fun because with the stress we face in our everyday lives, we need to laugh and play and do things we enjoy, so the presentation focuses on humor and the many health benefits we receive simply from laughter as it identifies the ways humor manages stress and provides tips and pointers to find the funny in life while refreshments are served on March 23^rd at 6:30 pm. (RSVP by March 18^th to 717-492-9692.)

We look forward to sharing our March 2016 events in Mount Joy, PA at Juniper Village at Mount Joy with you as Your Treasure is Within.