Juniper Jinglers Video

Our own Juniper Jinglers made their concert debut with a performance at January's monthly alive in all seasons Friends and Family Dinner. To see more from the group check out the Juniper Jinglers blog post in January or come visit us for their next performance.

Art Month: Awaken Your Passion!

Tami Hrizay continues to be amazed at the growth in her art class attendees.  The Residents of Juniper Village at Meadville had some hidden and long lost talent that is now coming to light!  Tami mentions “The history of acrylic paints and using this medium were the themes.  Each student chose their own creative paths.  We problem-solved as we painted.  The artists produced landscapes and images of home, of all kinds!  Tiny miracles happened and one dim light was rekindled.  Hope was reborn and memories cherished.”

 

Week three’s paint is dry and the brushes are poised for week four.  Look for the upcoming post of week 3!  Remember the Art show reception on Friday, February 21^st at 3pm.  This is open to the community and some of our local artists will be present to talk about their work!

 

 

Fencepost painting: Dianne Merchbaker

Mailbox: Wilda Urban

Flowers in field: Nansi Janes

Tree: Fred Trace

Butterfly: sharlene Peterson

   

 

Art Month

Residents gathered for the kick off class of the art workshop series by Tami Hritzay.  Tami will be teaching a series of classes each Wednesday during the month of February, Art Month!  Perhaps it is said best in the words of the teacher herself:

“Wow, where do I begin?  I love to teach art and spire others to create.  God has blessed everyone with a gift of creativity. In our first class, I introduced Egg Tempra—showcasing Andrew Weyth, one of my favorite artists.  I shared art history relating to Egg Tempra.  Then . . . onward to paint!  I always encourage my students to think independently.  I teach “technique” and encourage their own unique style to emerge.  The awesome paintings that were produced, positive comments shared and boosted morale observed were more than rewarding.” Tami Hritzay.

The Juniper family appreciates Tami and her continued involvement in our Connections Activities programs.  We look forward to next weeks lesson!  Interested in joining in on the next class?  Call 333.4400 to RSVP.  Classes are Wednesdays at 9:30 am during February.

OH!! Manicures and making friends

Volunteer Marilyn has been making memories with Residents at Juniper Village while participating in Morning Spa! A special tradition was created when Connections Director Wendy Vaugh thought to combine the following amenities: Beauty shop day with chair massages and manicures. VOILA! Spa day was born. Annually, Juniper had been offering the Chocolate Spa day to residents around Mother's Day and it was so well received, the tradition continues in a more traditional format every first and third Tuesday of the month from 8am-noon.

Resident Marilyn Stallard enjoys a manicure and the friendly connection she has established. Juniper Village at Meadville proudly stays connected with the community at large and thanks our special volunteer Marilyn for her dedication to our residents.

Awaken Your Passion: February Events

This February our Alive in All Seasons’ theme is Art: “Awaken Your Passion”. In a moving quote from Honoré de Balzac we are reminded that art and passion are inextricably linked; he states, “passion is universal humanity; without it, religion, history, romance and art would be useless.” Art is truly a conduit that allows us to experience the richness and brilliance of all that life has to offer. Art can have a profound effect upon us by providing nourishment to our spirit and soul.

As you know there is always something special going on here at Juniper Village at Meadville and this February we will celebrate another wonderful month filled with memories, laughter and the opportunity to create! This month we will open ourselves to various forms of art. We will be taking field trips to local museums, learning about the Great Masters, and creating masterpieces of our own using various mediums.

We encourage you to review our calendar for our offerings and attend any or all of the activities that are of interest to you.

Come get together with us for our Alive in All Seasons programs this February and Awaken Your Passion!

Juniper Jinglers

Juniper Village at Meadville's Juniper Jinglers performed during the Alive in All Seasons monthly Celebration.  The group was so proud and had practiced very hard, under the guidance of the Connections Department. Sue Ellen and Wendy inspired the Jinglers to jump in and take on a concert opportunity! The community resonated with sweet musical bell ringing, as we celebrate Music this January! We applaud the Jinglers and as we move into Performance month this March...perhaps we will have an encore? The Juniper Jinglers pictured include: Sharlene Peterson, Mary Varano, Helen Funk, Margaret Rudler, Doris Husaem, Lois Dougherty, and Connections Assistant Sue Ellen Shirk.

Celebrating Life's Passions

Meet Nansi Janes: Artist, Nurse and Innkeeper in Residence

Many years ago, a fine young nurse immigrated to the United States from Wales.  Life in America afforded Nansi opportunities to care for people in many ways.  In addition to giving care through her trained profession, she and her husband hand-built the Wilderness Lodge in Wattsburg, PA.  Nansi recalls moving many loads of stone from a nearby creek to build Pennsylvania’s first ski touring lodge.  Nansi also expresses her creativity through her passion for painting.  She is an accomplished artist and is happy to strike up conversation about her works anytime.  Nansi’s subject matter includes nature scenes, plant life, herding sheep and community life in Wales, to name a few.  We are proud she is a member of our community.  Here are a few photos of Nansi and her beautiful paintings.