Election Day 2012

Every election season, the leadership team at Juniper Village Shenango team up to deliver a surprise to local poll workers who volunteer their time during the election day.  A bagged healthy lunch packaged in our very own insulated lunch totes is dropped off to each one of the precincts in the Shenango Valley.  The lunch included a sub sandwich, sun chips, fruit cup and bottle of water.  The team delivered 400 lunches this past November 6th.

Annual Fall Ball 2012

It's a tradition around Juniper Village every fall season to see the ladies dress in beautiful gowns and our gentlemen in suits with ties, as it only happens once a year...our annual Fall Ball.  A celebration for our residents and their families, a homecoming type dance with a royal court of course!  This year we congratulated our Queen Peg Patton and King Joe Sember along with their court members Deloris Masters and Harold Bottenfield.  A thank you to all the families that attended.

Ouija! The amazing cockatoo

Hi my name is Ouija (Wee Gee) and I am an umbrella crested cockatoo, I was recently spotted at Juniper Village at the Shenango Inn....entertaining their wonderful residents!  I enjoy talking, singing, laughing and dancing!  I was featured on Animal Planets Pet Story, I have a pretty cool life!  I plan on returning soon to Juniper Village to visit my new friends that I made...maybe you will stop by and see me?

Quija

 Connie H

 

Harry's family

 

Meg and Ouija

 

Connie B

"Look what I can do Abby!"

Annual Family Picnic



Frank and his daughter, pose for their annual photo at our picnic





A beautiful, breezy summer day...with lots of hamburgers, potato salad, watermelon and fun filled love and laughter by our residents and their family members.  Our family picnic is an annual event, held each and every July.  It is not only a celebration for the independence of our country, but is also celebrates the the gift of family.  A BIG thank you to all who shared with us another wonderful year...the smiles and story telling will forever live in the photo's that were captured that day... 



 

 

Employees gather for a quick picture

 

Under the BIG tent!

 

Unforgettable...that's what you are...

Rev.Searle gives a blessing for our food..family and friendship

 

Teresa's family

 

Rick and Marylou say.."cheese,"

Polka..Polka..Polka

 

Our wonderful entertainers!

Amelia and her son

 

Jack and his mom

Use Your Noodle!

Exercise is an important part to every ones quality of life, no matter your age.  Meg Ferlin, Juniper Village's Connections Director, leads our residents in a new type of exercise, that has really got the residents excited! Every Monday morning, Meg instructs her very own, "noodle" exercise.  Meg teaches water aquatic exercise and has incorporated what she teaches in the water...to an exercise class on dry land! Set to Hawaiian music, the noodle exercise is not only relaxing, but improves range of motion and circulation.  Stop in each and every Monday morning at 10am and make your own splash for the day!

Staying Hydrated

Staying hydrated daily is very important, especially in the warm summer months. Juniper Village welcomed Kelsey Ferlin - a  Pre Med student at the University of Pittsburgh, who is volunteering this summer at the Shenango Inn.  Kelsey is helping to educate the residents on important topics valuable to seniors.  This month she brought us knowledge on staying hydrated.  It is important to drink 1/2 cup a water every 15 minutes, a fact that no one that attended knew!  Most of us only drink water to take medication, but this is not enough! Eight to ten glasses a day is recommended.  So drink up and stay hydrated!

Summer Fun

Whether you are in the mood to play a friendly game of pool, or up for playing a little corn hole. There is always something fun to do this summer at Juniper Village!  Our Connections program facilitated by Meg Ferlin, has a full line of activities to appeal to every walk of life. Seven days a week, there are many things to choose from!  Come check us out!  Call today to be included in our monthly calendar mailing 714.347.4000.

Somethng New at Juniper Shenango...

Chef Bruckner with Joe
(Resident of Juniper Village)

Chef Rick Bruckner came to Juniper Village at Shenango in January of 2012. He brings to the Juniper Family vast culinary experiences and knowledge as well as a friendly disposition and desire to please. Chef Rick has lived and worked in the Shenango Valley for 15 years along side of his wife, Chef June Bruckner.  His culinary experiences include Kitchen Manager at Kahunaville in The Eastwood Mall, Chef at Tara, A Country Inn, General Manager of Weisenfluh Dining Hall at Slippery Rock University and most notably Culinary Program Director of The Winner Institute of Arts & Sciences for over 5 years.  Chef Rick also worked in food distribution and sales and was the Lead Recruiter for the Market District Division of Giant Eagle. Chef Rick is a devoted husband, father and musician and we at Juniper Village of Shenango are honored to have him as our newest Dietary Manager.　

Poker..anyone?

For the past year this group at Juniper Village has been meeting weekly to get a good old fashion game of poker going.  Anyone is welcome to the group, you just have to come with a ,"good sports like attitude," says Jack, one of Juniper Village's residents.  "We play for fun and laughs," said Bill, another Juniper resident. Meet us weekly in the activities room, just be prepared to have a good time!

Annual Victorian Mother's Day tea

We gave many thanks to our mothers, grandmothers, aunts, sisters and friends this year on Mother's day.  It is always a fun fill afternoon, as our associates dress up in Victorian costumes to serve our guests a special blend of tea.  Chef Rick out did himself with a beautiful spread of food, perfect for the afternoon tea event.  Costumes were provided by Jan's Costumes in Sharpsville. 

Getting ready to party ourselves into shape!

And how are we going about doing that you may ask?? Through an exhilarating, effective, easy-to-follow fitness program called Zumba! 

Zumba is a fitness program that combines Latin music and easy-to-follow dance moves. Not to mention it is excellent for mind, body and spirit! We are very fortunate to have Kelly from Heartland Hospice join us monthly for a fun way to get heart healthy. Juniper Zumba fans say," it's so popular here because Zumba is a fun way to work out!" And we couldn't agree more.

Welcome Spring

The residents and their families enjoyed welcoming spring at our latest family dinner celebration. The smooth sounds of jazz delighted the dining room as everyone enjoyed the delicious beef wellington that our Chef Rick prepared. One family member stated, " Give your chef a pat on the back for the wonderful dinner!"  It is always so nice that everyone could join us for another memorable event. Welcome Spring!

It's Never Too Late to Learn

This month at Juniper Village, Debbie from Lifelong Learning has joined us to teach and enhance our painting abilities as we explore creative expression.  Debbie brought watercolors for us to try our hand at. Watercolor painting is an art form that creates artistic representations, usually on paper, using pigments that are water-soluble. This month we learned how to paint a waterfall, which is perfect to look at in these cold winter months!  Our residents really enjoyed painting with watercolor and look forward to next months lesson.  A BIG thank you to Debbie from Lifelong Learning!



Once upon a time...

Alyse Barr, a community member of Juniper Village at the Shenango Inn, recently spent time at Musser Elementary reading holiday stories to a group of kindergarten children in anticipation of their winter break. Often times our residents have the opportunity to volunteer in our community and this is just one of the many times that our people have made a small difference in the lives of others.