Fall Festivities

Residents at Juniper Village in Meadville always enjoy the festivities of fall and although colors of autumn in Northwestern Pennsylvania are always a beautiful sight to behold, this year the colors were extra vibrant and alive with color.

We had an exquisite summer like day this October to take in the sights of the stunning colors on our country drive as well as at the annual Conneaut Lake Pumpkin Festival. Resident’s enjoy going to the Pumpkin Fest and having the opportunity to look at hundreds of craft displays, eat yummy festival food, listen to live music and act like kids.

Whether it’s pumpkin painting, a trip out, or making creepy crawly pops for the anticipated trick or treaters this crew loves all the hustle and bustle of the fall festivities.

Calling All Grandparents

Whether they go by Grandma and Grandpa, Nana and Pap or Meme and Papa, Calvary Baptist Christian Academy called all grandparent’s to a celebration put on just for them. Preschool through sixth grade went all out for their quests.  They had practiced very hard for a special program that included lots of singing, sharing of quotes and musical talent. A cup and clapping hands were the musical instruments used by the sixth graders to produce an amusing song that delighted everyone. There were also yummy homemade cookies and it was an extra special time for our resident, Greta Hawkins, who had the opportunity to see two of her granddaughters perform.

There were many wonderful heartwarming quotes that were shared but it was unanimous the one that summed it up the best was “Grandparents are there to help you get into mischief that you haven’t thought of yourself!”

Juniper Village at Meadville Receives High Marks From State

Juniper Village at Meadville has received a perfect, deficiency free survey from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services for its personal care home license.

“This is such a tremendous affirmation of the good work we do here,” said Monica Blood, executive director. “It is very difficult to receive this rating, and it means we are taking exceptional care of our residents as well as our own operations.”

The review by the state examines medication administration, regulatory compliance, resident care, day to day operations, staffing and more. Also, the department reviews records to confirm that each resident is obtaining the proper level of individual care. To achieve this perfect survey, the staff and leadership at Juniper engage in constant follow-up on residents and procedures, according to a press release.

“It truly does take a village to ensure each resident is being provided exceptional care and receiving a deficiency free survey is proof of the great job our team is doing," Blood said. "What it means to residents and families is that they can expect nothing less than exemplary care at our Meadville community."

Juniper Village has a detailed matrix that tracks quality measures, most importantly falls, medication errors and re-hospitalizations that is continually monitored to identify areas in need of improvement.

Forever Friends

Two of our very special ladies were extremely excited when they heard their longtime friend’s name. Could it be that after more than seventy years these two friends would be reunited? Indeed, Lou and Faye were!

They met over ice cream in a store by the name of “The Newsroom” over seventy years ago. The ladies struck up a conversation and came to realize that both of their husbands were gone in the Merchant Marines. Lou invited Faye and her infant daughter to move in with her while the men were gone, and Faye took her up on the offer. They have many wonderful memories of late night talks, listening to music and writing letters to their husbands.

After the men returned, Faye and her husband moved away and the ladies lost touch. That is until Faye moved into Juniper Village where Lou was already living! They are once again enjoying one another’s company, and just like old times it is often over ice cream.

October 2016 Events in Meadville, PA: Show Your Colors

As we say good bye to Indian summer, we welcome the cooler air and slower pace of the autumn season. From warm apple cider, everything pumpkin and end of season hiking trips, there are so many reasons to enjoy autumn. William Cullen Bryant says it best, “Autumn, the year’s last, loveliest smile.” With the seasonal changes now in full swing we see fall flowers appearing where summer blooms once stood and leaves changing into vibrant shades of yellow, orange and red. The evening air has a slight chill and carries the scent of campfires, leaves and cinnamon spice. Our activities turn from swimming and baseball to raking leaves and football. Not only is Mother Nature showing her colors, but we begin to show our team colors with a focus on sports! Join us throughout the month as we bond over sporting events while cheering on our favorite teams, complete with tailgate parties and snacks.

Throughout October we will show our colors as we sponsor and support local sports teams. We will honor our associates who show their colors by “nurturing the spirit of life” with The Juniper Spirit awards. Alas, October would not be complete without celebrating the season with our annual Halloween Costume Party, which is open to ghosts and goblins of all ages. Join us this month and Show Your Colors!

Our fabulous October 2016 events in Meadville, PA at Juniper Village at Meadville include our:

§  Aging with Knowledge, planning your future and knowing your options, to join us for hors d'oeuvres and an interactive panel discussion where you will learn and be able to ask questions about the options available to us as we age, featuring speakers from SouthernCare Hospice, Rolling Fields, Interim Healthcare, Waid Funeral Home, Home Instead, Elder Law Attorney, and of course, Juniper Village, co-sponsored by Juniper Village at Meadville and SouthernCare Hospice on October 6^th at 6:00 pm. (RSVP by September 31^st at 814-333-4400.)

§  AIAS Oktoberfest to celebrate Oktoberfest with the oompah sounds of the German Group, Keystone Bavarians, so join your friends and colleagues for traditional German fare and beer; take a tour of Juniper Village and register for giveaway on October 16^th at 4:30 pm. (RSVP by October 8^th at 814-333-4400.)

§  Lunch & Learn: Sports News with Katie Gauss who blazed a trail in Erie, PA as the first full-time female sports reporter, adding a woman’s touch to a role traditionally filled by men; Katie is eager to come and share her passion for sports and the excitement of reporting on them on channel WSEE on  October 19^th at noon. (RSVP by October 15^th at 814-333-4400.)

§  Trick or Treat on Chestnut Street so bring your goblins and ghouls for a frighteningly good time at this much anticipated annual event with no RSVP necessary on October 27^th at 6:00 pm.

We look forward to sharing our October 2016 events in Meadville, PA at Juniper Village at Meadville with you as you Show Your Colors.