Resident Holiday Fun!

Residents celebrated Christmas with a fun filled party and, of course, there was food!  All enjoyed shrimp cocktail, cheese and crackers, spinach dip, smokies in BBQ sauce, happy hour drinks, eggnog, and cookies. Southern Care Hospice arranged for a special visit from Santa Claus. The Residents sang carols, played Christmas bingo, and laughed and joked into the afternoon. Santa brought presents for everyone. The Ladies received Christmas lapel pins, and the gentlemen enjoyed candy canes filled with m&m’s.  It was a joyful and festive celebration of traditions.

Holiday 2010

Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse!  Last evening, as the Associates and Volunteers at Juniper Village scurried to prepare for the Annual Friends and Family Holiday Dinner, I took a moment to capture the stillness before the festivities began.  This year turned out to be a year of "coming together".  Support was offered by Tony Petruso, of Northwest Pharmacy Solutions, in the form of a donation, allowing us to purchase our delicious appetizers from a local Restaurant, Stacini's, and give back to the community at large.  In addition, Nancy Stover, recruited her son and his group of service fraternity friends to assist with seating and serving the dinner and Associate Carla Moore, welcomed her husband in to assist with the evenings flow. The entertainment by a string quartet and a local up and coming star singer was enjoyed by all as the evening progressed.  Stay tuned for more photos and some heartwarming moments throughout the evening as over 200 guests spent the evening as one grand Juniper Family.  This year was a wonderful success, and we give thanks to our Associates, Volunteers and Friends, Family, and Residents, who bring joy to all this Holiday Season.

Bowler Beware!

Top Bowlers in Assisted Living Communities from across the country gathered in the National Wii bowling tournament. After months of dedication and perseverance, Juniper Village at Meadville made it to the finals!  As fellow residents gathered to celebrate the success of our own Wii bowling team, cake was shared by all.  Great job to all of our Juniper Village Bowlers, you are all Winners to us!

Roy Whipple

 

Mike Maruska



Marion Wills

 

Rodger Johnson




Pumpkin Carving

Pumpkin fun continued this fall season with our Best Friends Pumpkin carving contest.  Residents and their best friends trickled in and out of the Colonel Walker room all afternoon.  Some chose to carve, while others chose to paint their pumpkin.

No matter the medium, each and everyone enjoyed the festivities!

  

  

From our Juniper Family to yours, we hope you enjoy all things pumpkin this holiday season, from pies to rolls to the simple joys of pumpkin carving!  Have safe and memorable travels;  Happy Thanksgiving! 

Happy Halloween 2010

The Residents, Associates, Families and Friends had a spooktacular time at Trick or Treat on Chestnut Street this Halloween.  Kids of all ages were entertained by the variety of costumes from the traditional ferries and princesses to the surprising "bubble bath on the go" and the missing woman on the milk carton!  Fun was had by all!  Guests enjoyed a tasty and healthy  mix of sweet treats, crackers and cookies.  We hope you are as entertained by the following photos as we were. Who is your favorite?   Enjoy reliving how we, at Juniper Village, Nurture the Spirit of Life! 

Second Annual Food Drive

Juniper Village is feeding body and soul this November with our Second Annual Food Drive to benefit the Local Food Pantry. Hunger affects people of all ages and we want to help. You may drop off food from November 1 - 30 at Juniper Village. Local area businesses will also be designated drop off locations. Our goal is to collect 1000 pounds of food for the food pantry. Join us in our efforts to support our local Community. 100% of your donation will stay local.  To inquire about volunteering for the food drive, please call 814.333.4400

Stop by Juniper Village to see our progress and warm up with a cup of complimentary gourmet coffee for your donation.

Friends and Family Night~

Our Sports themed Alive in All Seasons Friends and Family Night was a touchdown!  Mark Matlack, Meadville Native, Meadville Rotarian and Allegheny Football coach took a "time out" from his busy schedule to join the Residents and Family of Juniper Village.  I often hear people say about Mark, "I don't know what Mark does if he is not working or involved in the community somehow!  He is always giving back!"

Buddies Lou and Dick sit with Lou's Daughter while they await Mark's arrival.  The living room was alive with Sports trivia and signing up for the sports prize.  The Cleveland browns dueled the Pittsburgh Steelers in the basket give away!

   

Paul and Anna share a chuckle during the trivia. 

Jeanette calls her family to share that she was one of the winners of the sports basket give away!

Thank you Mark for the great evening.  We look forward to seeing you soon!  I hear your team will be joining us for lunch!  Allegheny College has always been a large supporter of Juniper Village with volunteer efforts.  Thank you for giving back and joining our Juniper Village Family for the evening.