Happy Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving from our Juniper Family to yours!  These cute little turkeys showed up today from one of our Resident Family members.  They brought smiles to our faces and joy as we Cherish the Journey this Autumn season.  Please think of your local food pantry this month and consider donating to the Juniper Village food and coat drive.  Mike Franko, Family member, takes time out to support our efforts to feed the local community.  To date, we have collected nearly 100 pounds and 6 coats.  A great start, but we have 900 pounds to go!  Give thanks this season by giving back.

Memorable Moments!

With the leaves falling, preparing us for the cold winter months, we fondly look back on our days of summer fun. One of our most enjoyable summer adventures was a boat ride on Conneaut Lake. Residents boarded the "Kaylee Belle" and sat back for a peaceful, scenic tour. We couldn't have asked for nicer weather. The day was bright and the
waters sparkled. Residents reminisced about days when they'd taken their own families to the shores of Conneaut Lake. We awed as the jet skiers raced by. It was a perfect day of relaxing and socializing with friends on one of Northwestern Pennsylvania's most treasured lakes.

Wreath Decorating!

Residents welcomed in the fall season by creating personalized wreaths to display on their doors and brighten our hallways. Participants sorted through piles of autumn décor and crafted together a colorful collection of wreaths for all at Juniper to admire.

Fred Trace, melted our hearts with his heart shaped wreath. He
carefully chose from an assortment of bright flowers, gourds and
leaves. The participants marveled at his creation and complimented his newly discovered artistic abilities. We learned that a little bit of hot glue and a lot of imagination goes a long way. All of the residents posed proudly with their wreaths after the activity. They are already asking when we can make them again!

Hometown Heroes

Residents of Juniper Village Senior Living celebrated their Hometown

Heroes! Treats were prepared and deliverd to the Police and Fire
Departments, as well as to the first responders at Meadville Area
Ambulance and the Emergency Department at Meadville Medical Center. The event was intiated to give thanks to our Hometown Heros through the Hometown Heroes program.

What is the Hometown Heroes Program?
"At Our Hometown Heroes, we are giving back to those who help make our local communities a better place to live. Police and Fire personnel help keep our cities safe, Teachers help educate our children, Doctors and Nurses keep us in good health, city personnel keep our city infrastructure running strong and soldiers at home and abroad protect our country. The Hometown Heroes program can minimize the cost and stress of buying, selling or refinancing a home by providing up to thousands of dollars in benefits to our hometown heroes."
www.Hometownheroes.com

Thank you for being our HOMETOWN HEROES!

Crawford County Fair Fun!

Residents at Juniper Village at Meadville visited the Crawford County Fair this season and found some interesting items to peruse! Dick Stallard ran into his daughter at her business booth and Alvin Mesarch found a Harley that caught his eye. Dick also used to run the fair booth for Tussey Mountain Custom Kitchen in Meadville. He enjoyed revisiting the booth where he spent so many years tending to the fair booth! Fair time brings back great memories and a chance to make new memories with new friends! Juniper Village...Nurturing the Spirit of Life in our Greater Meadville Community!

Creative Crafting

Residents created crafty T's for the upcoming Friends and Family Picnic. The 1950's theme commands black and pink in the decor! Wellness Director, Carol Perrin, Connections Activities,

Kelly Arnot and Wellness aid Alexis assisted in this fulfilling project! The ladies liked the bling and the gents enjoyed their guitar transfers. On lives the

1950's...see you at the picnic!

Music to Nurture the Spirit!

Colton Pointz is a twelve year old Piano Prodigy who performed for the residents of Juniper Village at their Sunday church service with Dennis and Beth Cole. Colton has only been playing the piano for two years and continues amaze those around him. Colton has found it difficult to continue lessons from music instructors, due to his talent of playing by ear. Colton is looking forward to returning to Juniper on a regular basis to perform for our residents. Music is an integral part of our Alive and All Seasons Connections program. When we talk about Nurturing the Spirit of Life through maintaining an active mind, engaged body and fulfilled spirit, our residents spirits are fulfilled through special musical programs such as these. We often have guest musicians in as a part of our spiritual program, since nurturing the spirit for some is religious based; for others, it is keeping the rhythm in our souls through music. We welcome you in to experience the joy that is spread through music. Check our monthly calendar of events online for our upcoming programs, or call 333-4400 to be placed on our informational mailing list.