Juniper Lifesavers

Juniper Communities prides itself on delivering continuous educational opportunities to its staff.   With recent changes to CPR training, Juniper Village held a class to its staff in order for all staff to be updated, informed and trained  on proper procedures.  John Libonati Mercer County Coroner came out to deliver the in person classroom training.  Juniper Village is proud of all of their employees who became, “life savers,” to our residents and its Shenango Valley community.

For the active body….stretch your noodle!

Silver Sneakers has been one of our Partners in Caring for two years strong! Residents flock to the activity room Monday through Friday to take classes from Joyce, the fitness instructor. Joyce is full of encouragement and energy, two traits that keep our residents coming back each day for more. Chair exercises with the noodle can help increase circulation and flexibility. They can also strengthen postural and mobilization muscles.  Rain or shine, summer or winter, inside or out, there is so much that you can use the noodle for, but here at Juniper Village at the Shenango Inn, we like to use them for exercise.  Those that are interested in stretching your noodle, please contact Christa Cicuto at 724-347-4000 to schedule.

Announcing Juniper Royalty….

King Don and Queen Esther residents of Juniper Village at the Shenango Inn were crowned King and Queen at the Valentine’s Day Party held this past Sunday.  Residents, Families and Staff were encouraged to vote for King and Queen during the month of February.  The votes were tallied up and the residents were happy to see two great people enjoy a little bit of royalty treatment on a special day.  Congratulations King Don and Queen Esther!

Celebrate!

It’s a celebration each and every month here at Juniper Village at the Shenango Inn!  Whether we are celebrating another year of life or welcoming a new resident into our family, we sure do know how to throw a party!  Join us for our next Birthday and Welcome Party on February 26th at 6:00 pm during our Happy Hour.  Enjoy music, drinks and lots of celebrating!

February 2016 Events in Sharon, PA: Awaken Your Passion

In February we turn our Alive In All Seasons focus to art and invite you to awaken your passion with us. Leo Tolstoy defines the activity of art as “To evoke in oneself a feeling one has experienced, and... then, by means of movements, lines, colors, sounds or forms expressed in words, so to transmit that feeling.”

This month we will transmit our feelings using many different mediums to let other share in our experiences, feelings and passions. We will travel through art around the world and experience art as it is meant to be – inspirational and transformative. We will feel the cool breeze and smell the fragrant blossoms of Monet’s gardens in Giverny, France as we gaze upon In the Garden and the Water Lilies series. We will feel the angst of Vincent Van Gogh as we admire his passionate works such as Vase with Twelve Sunflowers and The Starry Night. We will also pour our passion into our own creations evoking memories of the past to share with the future.

Please join us on this journey as we visit local art museums and create our own art through weekly craft programs. Celebrate with us as we recognize Valentine’s Day with sweets for the sweet and Fat Tuesday foods and fun at our Mardi Gras party.

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

§  Fat Tuesday Family Luncheon for residents and family to have a wild Mardi Gras, featuring colorful beads and abundant delectable dishes on February 9th at noon.

§  Valentine’s Day Party as we invite our residents, families, and friends to share some sweet treats while making sweet memories on February 14th at 5:00 pm.

We look forward to sharing our February 2016 events in Sharon, PA at Juniper Village at The Shenango Inn with you as we Awaken Your Passion.

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

§  Welcome New Beginnings Open House as we have been busy making our building look warm and cozy with new carpeting throughout and renovations to our beauty salon being just a few of our recent updates, so we welcome you to stop in and see what we have been up to while you enjoy a food station by our Chef Nathan, beverages, entertainment, and tours, plus free giveaways throughout the day, so please join us on January 20th from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm.

We look forward to sharing our January 2016 events in Sharon, PA at Juniper Village at The Shenango Inn with you as we Welcome New Beginnings.

Christmas Gifts

Alesha Stefanak and Amanda Haggerty both of Southern Care Hospice made one resident’s Christmas at Juniper Village a little brighter this year.  Margaret Smith was thrilled to receive several wrapped gifts this year for Christmas.  “Many times our seniors are forgotten about and we are blessed to have Southern Care bring a smile to Margaret’s face this Christmas,” Christa Cicuto of Juniper Village stated.