Valentine's Day Celebration!

Valentine's Day was full of Valentine's, music, Red and pink hearts,sweets and  sweethearts!  The Day started with a singing Valentine for our own Wellness Director, Darlene.  The fun soared into our annual Balloon Bouquet Fundraiser to benefit the Area Agency on Aging, where we raised almost $200 again this year!  However, the culmination of the day came when the Annual Sweethearts Ball kicked off! 

The festivities began with dancing, and dancing and more dancing and led to crowning of the King and Queen, as voted by the Residents at Juniper Village.  Mr. and Mrs. Kline will have been married 59 years this March 22nd.  They met at a Diner, where Eugene had worked part time around 1950.  He struck up a conversation with Doris and, as he says "that was it!", and by 1952 they were married.  Eugene is a man of few words and when asked to provide a few about his marriage, he simply chuckled and said "It's been a long time, we are happily married."  The Klines are expecting another great grandchild soon, and from the smile, it is evident, Eugene is proud of his whole family! 

Love and matchmaking abounded as the creative version of the Dating Game was played.  There were a few sparks flying about as two of the contestants locked lips in a kiss!  The crowd clapped in delight as the questions and answer session became quite funny!  Happy Valentine's Day from Juniper Village, where we were Awakening our Passion in the most entertaining ways this Valentine's Day!

Eugene and Doris Kline: King and Queen

Opera, According to Jennifer

Our very own, Jennifer Musone, participated in our Alive in All Seasons Friends and family night by entertaining with her special talent during Music month. Jennifer spoke about opera and her knowledge of the art.  Residents and community members gathered to listen to the performance,  as Jennifer later demonstrated songs from Les Miserables.  The reviews were wonderful! Thank you, Jennifer, for giving of yourself and sharing that special part of your life with your Juniper Family! We have one word for you...ENCORE!

Superbowl Celebration!

The Super bowl game party was well attended as Residents and Staff who are fans of the black and gold, watched the game. Every time the Steelers scored, the "clappers" went off as shown in the pictures of Helen and Verla. Traditional super bowl foods were served: Pizza, fresh fruit trays , nachos with spinach dip and other munchies. The Bistro was decked out in Steelers colors and Dave and Verla were front and center for the entire game, as everyone sat on the edge of their chairs. In true Juniper fashion, in celebration of Art month, everyone practiced the Art of good sportsmansship as the Steeler's fell to the Packers!  Well, there is always next year!