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 Meadville for our Mother’s Day Victorian Tea on May 3^rd at 11:30 am; our Gershwin Tribute by Nick Humphries on May 14^th at 6:00 pm; our Supportive Opportunity Chat with Chaplain Mark on May 21^st at 2:00 pm; or our Educational Opportunity Nurses’ Note with Monica Reasons to be Fit on May 27^th at 5:30 pm. See our newsletter calendar for a complete listing of events and come visit us during any that suit your fancy!

Easter Egg Hunt

Juniper Village at Meadville had a fun and festive weekend. On Saturday 4/12/14 residents, families, and associates enjoyed our annual Easter Egg hunt. Our Easter Bunny was our very own Resident Aide Luella Seeley. We were very excited to have such a wonderful turn out and as seen below, fun was had by all.

Believe in Yourself: April Events

April, the month where we play innocent pranks on April Fool’s Day; celebrate Springtime and Easter with egg hunts, brunches, and church; pay homage to mother earth on Earth Day; and welcome the return of America’s favorite pastime – Baseball. This month we embark on a new quarter in our Alive in All Seasons calendar where we celebrate Healthy Aging and will “Let Wellbeing Thrive”. Throughout April our focus is on the brain and honoring the theme “Believe in Yourself”. Did you know that activities that are good for your heart are also good for your brain? The American Heart Association tells us that protecting memory and brain health is a matter of keeping your heart and blood vessels healthy. Regular cardio exercise and a healthy diet not only keep your heart happy, but your brain too.

This month’s offerings include activities and events that will keep our bodies and brains healthy and renew our faith in ourselves. Educational opportunities will cover brain health topics such as brain booster activities and ways to keep fit. We will rejoice in our individuality and celebrate ourselves through life affirming reminiscent and creative activities while reminding each other to “Believe in Yourself”.

Please join us here at Juniper Village at Meadville for our Painting Studio with Artist and Musician Tami Hritzay on April 2^nd at 9:30 am; our Cognitive Fitness Dinner Presentation and Raffle on April 10^th at 5:30 pm; our Annual Community Easter Egg Hunt on April 12^th at 10:00 am; our Nurses’ Notes with Monica Aging Brain Presentation on April 22^nd at 6:00 pm; and our April Birthday Bash with Live Music by Grass Fire on April 23^rd at 2:00 pm. See our newsletter calendar for a complete listing of events and come visit us during any that suit your fancy!