Grab Your Sombrero!

On May 5^th Southern Care Hospice and Juniper Village at the Shenango Inn hosted a fiesta for the Cinco De Mayo holiday!  Business partners and community professionals helped celebrate, at the after-hours mixer located in the ballroom of the historic ballroom of Juniper Village at the Shenango Inn. Walking tacos, jalapeño stuffed peppers, churros, flavored margaritas and Mexican beer were a part of the nights menu leaving guests feeling, hot…hot…hot! A big thank you to Chef Nathan Reed of Juniper Village and the Staff of Southern Care Hospice for helping to create the perfect fiesta.

Nathan Reed from Juniper Village at Shenango Wins The 2016 Juniper Communities “ Best Chef” Competition!

On Sunday, April 24 the Dietary Managers from the three Western Pennsylvania Juniper Communities gathered for their annual “Best Chefs” Competition.  This year, the competition was held in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Forest Hills 9^th Annual Chili Cook Off.  The three Juniper Communities Dietary Managers competing for the “Best Chili” and the Juniper Communities title of “Best Chef for 2016” were Ken Miller, Dietary Manager for Juniper Village at Forest Hills, Nathan Reed, Dietary Manager for  Juniper Village at Shenango, and Erin Bringredler, Dietary Manager from our Juniper Village at Meadville community. 

The Rotary Club of Forest Hills’s Chili Cook Off had 15 Contestants and over 250 visitors from the local area tasting and voting for their favorite Chili entry.  Also selecting a winner, was the Celebrity Judge for the event Chris Fennimore, TV Celebrity from WQED TV and host of QED Cooks.

After much tasting, Nathan Reed from Juniper Village at Shenango was crowned the “Best Business Entry” Award and received $200.00 from the Rotary judges. Surprisingly, his entry was also selected as the Best Juniper Communities entry.  Congratulations Nathan!!  You are Juniper Communities “ 2016 Best Chef’s” Award winner!   Your “Cowboy Chili” entry really won the hearts, and the taste buds, of these city slickers!! 

May 2016 Events in Sharon, PA: Grow Strong Daily

We all know that regular physical activity is great for overall health. But do we all understand the dangers in being inactive? Studies indicate that sedentary lifestyles are risky. For the most part, when older people lose their ability to do things on their own, it doesn't happen just because they've aged. It's usually because they're not active. Lack of physical activity also can lead to more visits to the doctor, more hospitalizations, and more use of medicines for a variety of illnesses. In recognition of those facts, Juniper nurtures wellbeing by encouraging an active body, an engaged mind and a fulfilled spirit through our innovative Signature Programs such as Connect4Life, Connections and H’Art and Soul of Dining.

We continue our Healthy Aging Series with a focus on Fitness. In the wise words of J.R.R., Tolkien, "All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost." This month we will Grow Strong Daily so as to not wither, but to thrive as we develop strength in bodies, minds and spirits.

This month we invite you to join us as we Grow Strong Daily with activities such as our Daily Brain Builders, Wii, and our Brain Healthy Luncheon. We also invite you to expand your knowledge in our Healthy Aging Library.

Our fabulous May 2016 events in Sharon, PA at Juniper Village at The Shenango Inn include our:

§  Cinco de Mayo Mixer complimentary event for all business people in our community for an opportunity to network in a relaxing atmosphere as Margaritas and appetizers will be served, so get your sombrero and come join us before heading home from work for a fiesta celebration co-sponsored by Southern Hospice Care on May 5^th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. (RSVP to 724-347-4000.)

§  Mother’s Day Tea complimentary event to help us celebrate a day for Mom here in our community room with Victorian style tea and Hors d’oeuvres served on May 8^th at 2:00 pm. (RSVP to 724-347-4000.)

We look forward to sharing our May 2016 events in Sharon, PA at Juniper Village at The Shenango Inn with you as you Grow Strong Daily.

Supporting Twilight Wish Foundation of Mercer County

53 people came out to support The Twilight Wish Foundation of Mercer County at their second annual paint and sip event held in the ballroom of Juniper Village. Wine, cheese and crackers were served, as community members relaxed and painted on canvas.  The event was co-sponsored by Juniper Village, Southern Care Hospice, Heartland Hospice, The Nugent Group and Bernie Harry the Treasurer of Hermitage. Many thanks to all that helped to make some very important wishes come true this year for some deserving seniors in our community.

Bunny Breakfast

Sixty people attended this year’s Easter Bunny Breakfast, held at Juniper Village at the Shenango Inn.   A made to order pancake station was set up by Executive Chef, Nathan Reed, along with sausage, bacon and beverages, which were all complimentary.   Kids enjoyed goodie bags filled with candy delivered by the Easter Bunny himself!  Many children participated in the coloring activity, those coloring pages were then displayed in the front lobby for the residents to enjoy all Easter weekend long.  

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April 2016 Events in Sharon, 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 Sharon, PA at Juniper Village at The Shenango Inn include our:

§  Paint and Sip Fundraiser for The Twilight Wish Foundation sponsored by Juniper Village at the Shenango Inn, Southern Care Hospice and Heartland Hospice with the $40 ticket including painting, wine, and light appetizers, and there will also be a Chinese auction on April 7^th at 6:00 pm. (RSVP to Melissa Knight at 724-704-1839.)

§  Leaders who Lunch a networking opportunity for business minded people in our community to get together and network over  a complimentary lunch by our own Chef Nathan Reed, so bring your business cards to share and for a door prize giveaway on April 13^th at noon. (RSVP to 724-347-4000 or email christa.cicuto@junipercommunities.com.)

We look forward to sharing our April 2016 events in Sharon, PA at Juniper Village at The Shenango Inn with you as you Believe in Yourself.