God Bless Juniper Village…my home sweet home

Southern Care Hospice was at Juniper Shenango to honor the Veterans that served our great country and bring a little American cheer to the community.  Singing songs like Yankee Doodle Dandy,  You’re a Grand old Flag and God Bless America helped put smiles on all the residents faces, as they reminisced Memorial Days of the past.  A Flag Pin was given to each of the Veteran who served our country and red, white and blue cookies were served to all. A special thanks to Southern Care Hospice, one of Juniper Villages partners in caring, who brought some good old fashion American cheer to our residents!  God Bless America!

Also pictured, staff and residents got into the fun of Red Nose Day at Juniper Shenango this past May 26th. Red Nose Day through the power of entertainment, raises awareness and money to help kids who need it the most at home and around the world. Red Nose Day is on a mission to lift kids out of poverty and has raised over $1 billion globally in the last 25 years.  In 2015, Red Nose Day raised 23 million dollars!

June 2016 Events in Sharon, PA: Live in Wellness

What is wellness? The National Wellness Institute defines wellness as "a conscious, self-directed and evolving process of achieving full potential." At Juniper we believe in fostering this definition of wellness everyday by offering programs and services that help our residents achieve their full potential. As we wind down our Healthy Aging series, this month we focus on Food by highlighting our H’Art and Soul of Dining Signature Program.

Throughout our lives the most important discussions, revelations, decisions and announcements have transpired around the dinner table. When company came over we caught up on the latest gossip over coffee and fresh baked goods. If you needed advice from your parents, it was often given while enjoying Mom’s delicious pot roast on a Sunday evening. Why should that be any different when you enter your retirement years in one of our communities?

With the kitchen often being the heart of the home, we have developed H’Art and Soul of Dining with this in mind. This program strives to impart spirited service, companionship and nourishment through sharing the joy of good food – just like home! Our dining program is designed to not only meet resident’s physical needs, but their emotional and social needs as well. We believe this program provides a perfect balance of nutritious and delicious food choices, comfortable atmosphere and ambiance, social interaction, cleanliness and a spirit of service.

Indulge with us this month as we focus on the “heart” of the home with program offerings centered on food and nutrition such as our hydration program with healthy snacks and juices and educational presentations by a dietitian. Join us in June as we Live in Wellness.

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

§  Breakfast in a Bag to drive through Juniper Village at the Shenango Inn for a delicious way to start your day, and Chef Nathan Reed will be cooking hot breakfast sandwiches for one of the breakfast in a bag food items, and as always this is a complimentary event and our way of saying thank you to our Shenango Valley Community on June 17th from 7:30 am to 9:00 am. (Please RSVP your Breakfast in a Bag order to 724-347-4000.)

§  Ice Cream and Tour Day to come in from the heat and have a sweet treat after you tour our historic community because at the end of every tour, participants can have a seat in our bistro and have a scoop or two with all the sundae fixings on June 22nd from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm. (No RSVPs required.)

We look forward to sharing our June 2016 events in Sharon, PA at Juniper Village at The Shenango Inn with you as you Live in Wellness.

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.