Breathe in Life: August Events

Our Alive in All Seasons’ theme for August is The Environment. Our communities will focus their efforts on maintaining healthy environments through environmentally conscious activities. Our “Green Canopy” program emphasizes designing and operating buildings that meet new standards of environmental sustainability. We are proud to be the first long-term care company with a building in the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) program.

According to research by Go Green, Americans throw away 2.5 million plastic bottles every hour; 25 billion Styrofoam cups and 40 billion soft drink bottles and cans each year. Eighty-four percent of the average American’s household trash can be recycled. If we recycled just 1/10 of our newspapers 25 million trees could be saved. Are we all doing our part?

Join us this month as we learn more about the environment, expand our wide-scale recycling program, learn more about environmental sustainability programs and work with our community Green Teams to promote our “Green Canopy” initiative. We encourage you to accompany us on this environmental journey so that we can all continue to Breathe in Life!

Our fabulous activity offerings this month include our “Birds, Our Little Feathered Friends” presentation by Family Hospice about avian species and their impact on our environment on August 5^th at 2:00 pm; our “Recycle the Music” event with Al Boles Karaoke featuring resident and staff requests on August 14^th at 2:00 pm; or our “Green” Apple Family Luncheon offering delicious foods with a creative twist on August 21^st at noon. Take a look at our calendar and join us for any and all activities that will help you make the most of these last few weeks of summer. 

Breakfast in a Bag

Every year, for the past six years, Christa Cicuto has organized a complimentary breakfast in a bag event for the Shenango Valley Community.  This year with the assistance of Juniper's Chef Nathan Reed, the breakfast was served up hot!  Chef Reed cooked up fresh, delicious, and hot egg and cheese breakfast sandwiches to people who drove up to 1330 Kimberly Road in Sharon the morning of June 24^th from 7:30 to 9:00.  A fresh and colorful fruit cup and orange juice accompanied the breakfast sandwich.  Drivers who came to pick up a free breakfast were delighted and excited about their morning treat!  What a great way to start your day! 

Stand in Integrity: July Events

July is the month in which we celebrate our nation’s independence with fireworks, cook outs and by cherishing our own personal freedoms. Nelson Mandela reminds us “to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” In that spirit join us as we honor those who “Stand in Integrity.”

Dr. Barbara Killinger, PhD, offers this definition of integrity: “Integrity is a personal choice, an uncompromising and predictably consistent commitment to honor moral, ethical, spiritual and artistic values and principles.” To “Stand in Integrity” does not mean that you are flawless or perfect, it means that you admit your shortcomings; you have influence, not because people like you, but because people trust you, believe you, and follow you.

We will also celebrate this month’s Alive in All Seasons theme of Volunteerism by volunteering our time to others, honoring those who volunteer with us, including our Resident Ambassadors; and learning more about volunteer opportunities in the greater community.

Our fabulous activity offerings this month include our “Virginia the Amazing Volunteer” Puppet Show about the wonderful personal and community benefits of volunteerism presented by Family Hospice on July 8^th at 2:00 pm; our Juniper Family Patriotic Picnic where you can show your American colors and have a delicious good time on July 12^th at noon; our “Afternoon Delight” Musical Presentation featuring melodic rhythms and light refreshments on July 21^st at 6:00 pm; or our Volunteer Breakfast for any in the Shenango Valley who volunteer their time for those in need to enjoy a complimentary breakfast in our grand ballroom as our thanks on July 24^th at 10:00 am (please RSVP to 724-347-4000). Take a look at our calendar and join us for any and all activities that will help you make the most of these last few weeks of summer. 

Live in Wellness: June Events

The month of June is named after the Roman goddess of marriage, Juno. It is no wonder that so many weddings occur during the month of June. As is such, Juniper Communities will be reminiscing about and celebrating weddings throughout the month. June is also the month with the longest daytime hours of the year in the northern hemisphere. Make the best of the extended days by celebrating wellness!

Can the choices you make really affect your health and wellness? Absolutely! Cancer, heart disease, lung disease, stroke and injury, the major causes of death and health problems, can all be prevented by choosing a healthy lifestyle. Simple changes like choosing not to smoke, seeing your doctor regularly, maintaining a healthy diet, exercising and getting enough sleep all contribute to longer life.

This month we finish our quarterly Alive In All Seasons theme of “Let Wellbeing Thrive” by engaging in activities focused on food and nutrition. Look for our consistently health snack and juice options at our hydration stations and dietitian presentations. Our H’Art and Soul of Dining Program will also be showcased as we implement the addition of more regional favorites – focusing on fresh and scratch made, our signature soups and muffin of the day as well as the new grill menu.

Our fabulous activity offerings this month include Joyous Music from “ZPraise” on June 4^th at 2:00 pm; Paw Prints our visit with Mollie and our furry friends on June 11^th at 10:30 am; our Father’s Day Family Tribute Celebration on June 15^th at 2:00 pm; our Happy Hour with Austie on June 20^th at 6:00 pm; and our French Fries Social on June 28^th at 1:00 pm. Join us this month as we Live in Wellness.

Easter Egg Hunt

Juniper Village at the Historic Shenango Inn hosted their annual Easter Egg Hunt on April 19^th at 10:30am.  The weather for the day before Easter was a beautiful sunny 60 degree spring day, the perfect weather for the children in the community to participate in the egg hunt.  Approximately 50 children attended the event, along with their parents and grandparents.  Residents of Juniper Village enjoyed sitting on the porch and watching the festivities.   A visit from the Easter Bunny made the kids smile, and three lucky children won special prizes that consisted of an Easter basket with a stuffed bunny and chocolate candy egg. 

Grow Strong Daily: May Events

Welcome to May where we will be dancing around the May Pole on May Day; donning opulent hats for the Kentucky Derby and sombreros for Cinco de Mayo; honoring our mothers on Mother’s Day and our fallen heroes on Memorial Day. What a fantastic month of celebration! In addition to observing these holidays, Juniper Village will be focusing on this month’s Alive In All Seasons theme “Grow Strong Daily” with an emphasis on fitness.

Studies show exercise is an effective treatment for many chronic conditions such as arthritis, heart disease and diabetes and can also help people with high blood pressure, balance problems or difficulty walking. Stress management, improved mood and cognitive function are other benefits of regular exercise. This is why Juniper Village makes exercise a part of every day! We are completely dedicated to whole person wellness and “nurturing the spirit of life” for each individual we touch by encouraging an active body, an engaged mind and a fulfilled spirit.

Join us here at Juniper Village at the Shenango Inn for our Happy Hour with Doug Lindey on May 2^nd at 6:00 pm; our Juniper Walk Buddies program at Buhl Park every Monday at 9:00 am starting May 5^th (free water bottles for all so RSVP to 724-347-4000); our Mother’s Day Family Tea Celebration on May 11^th at 1:30 pm (RSVP to 724-347-4000); or our Family Hospice Presentation on “Wellbeing through Reiki” on May 20^th at 2:00 pm. See our newsletter calendar for a complete listing of events and come visit us during any that suit your fancy!

Reader's Choice Nominee for the Best of the Best - Please Vote for Us!!

This year we here at Juniper Village are feeling very honored, as we were announced as a nominee for the Shenango Valley Reader’s Choice Awards, “Best of the Best!”  In order to gain the nomination enough people had to suggest us to be included for the award.  The nominees were listed in the Sharon Herald in the month of March.  The announcement of the winner will be later this month.  Although we will be super excited to win, we are truly honored for the nomination! 

 To vote all you have to do is fill out a form that was included in the daily newspaper.  Alternatively, you can call 724-981-6100 and ask The Herald for the form to fill out.  Please vote for us!!