Holiday Adventures!

This Holiday season, Residents, Families and Associates came together more than ever for our focus on "Celebrating the Little Things" in  our Connections programs throughout the month! Cookie making, our Friends and Family Dinner, the Resident Holiday Party and many more events peppered our monthly calendar!  We hope you enjoy the photo adventure as much as we enjoyed delivering the Connections programs and sharing in these treasured memories!  Nurturing the Spirit of Life happens every day here at Juniper Village, and we hope you join us this January for Music month!  Visit our Calendar of monthly events for an up to date schedule, or you could always call us to hear more about our next big event!  814.333.4400.  Happy New Year!

Veteran's Recognition

Juniper Village recognized their Veteran's and community Veterans in a special Spaghetti luncheon.  Juniper also held a Veteran's recognition program and had a special presentation by Lucy Nesbitt on "Victory Bound": Accounts of WWII.  Victory Bound was the name of the plane her father was on when he was forced to evacuate and was then taken as POW during WWII. Members of the community were heard echoing, "that was the best WWII presentation I ever heard!"

Lucy will be presenting at an upcoming Rotary meeting on January 24th in the Wesbury Lingo Dining room at 12:15pm. Guests are welcome to attend this program. Please call Mandy Maruska at 333.4400 for details on being a guest to the Meadville Rotary Club for this special presentation.

 

Meet Margaret: A Female Veteran of the US Military!

Trees of Christmas Winner: GFWC Meadville Woman's Club

Early in December, participants of our annual trees of Christmas began to decorate the ballroom with their beautiful contributions!  The women of the GFWC Meadville Woman's Club were excited to find recently that their tree had once again placed first. Their charity was the Meadville Free Clinic, who will be receiving a $50 donation in the Women's Club name.

The group photo includes the decorating team: Group picture from left to right: Karen Eiler, Norma McClay(Pres.), Toni Mangretta(NW District Director and Past Pres.), Lee Petersen and Carole Hoffman (first Vice Pres.). Karen and Lee are members.

"We had a lot of fun and thank Juniper for making it possible for a charity to receive a monetary donation. All of the gifts under the tree and those used in decorating will be taken to the Free Clinic." Norma McClay, President

Thank you, Norma, and your group for participating and creating such a festive tree for charity.  The Residents, guests and associates all enjoyed the fun throughout December!  You brightened our days with your kindness.  Other participants were SouthernCare Hospice, AsceraCare Hospice, Juniper Village Veterans, and the Juniper Village Red Hat Ladies.  We thank you for being a part of our Juniper Family and wish you all a safe and Happy New Year! 

Carole Hoffman, First Vice President.
Norma McClay, President.

Holiday Preparations!

The Residents of Juniper Village are busy beautifully decorating cookies and various volunteers have prepared tasty desserts for the annual Holiday Celebration this evening.  The Tavern is decorated and awaiting the Friends and Family of our Residents and Associates.  Stay tuned for an update on all the festivities!

Pumpkin Carving Contest

Our Annual Best Friends pumpkin carving contest was a huge success!  Residents and Best Friend Associates gathered to carve their pumpkins this season!  Mr. Crabtree shows off his sweet crooked grin on his pumpkin! Juniper's Best Friends program was designed to offer connections between our Resident's and Associates beyond the scheduled diverse programming.  It offers an opportunity for our Associates to spend quality time with their "Best Friend".  The program was designed to Nurture the Spirit of Life in our Resident's lives, but we often see Associates part from these special programs with smiles just as grand as our Residents!  Happy Holidays from our Juniper Family to yours!

Oil Heritage Region Tour

Neither rain nor wind could keep the Residents of Juniper from traveling to Titusville to take their anticipated train ride! Mother Nature showed her colors for a spectacular treat as the Residents cuddled up in their warm jackets and blankets.  Laughter and fond memories were shared by the group!  As fall gracefully begins to exit and the winter solstice gains ground, we hold close the bond of fellowship and family this November.  Families, please remember to RSVP for the Annual Holiday Thanksgiving Dinner by November 6th.  Our Dinner will be held November 10th at 4:30pm during our Monthly AIAS Themed dinner.  We look forward to celebrating with you!