Ernst Trail Walk

Juniper Village at Meadville residents hosted a walk of the Ernst Trail in celebration of staying physically fit along with members of the community.   The sun shone abundantly on the wildflowers, trees, and other plants cultivated by the Ernst Seed Company as residents put their knowledge to the test identifying all of the different species. 

Pymatuning Lake Boat Outing

A few clouds won’t keep residents at Juniper Village at Meadville from being active!  The response to our Pymatuning Lake boat outing was so great that we had to rent 2 boats to accommodate everyone! Who wouldn’t want to jump at the chance to go boating, taking in the sights of landscape and wildlife while having fun racing the other boat?

July 2015 Events in Meadville, PA: Stand in Integrity

With our July 2015 events in Meadville, PA at Juniper Village at Meadville this month we kick off our summer quarter Alive In All Seasons theme “Stay Connected” where we will strive to stay connected to the community and the environment. Throughout July we will focus on staying connected to our community through Volunteerism, where we Stand In Integrity. The biggest and most visible benefit of volunteering is the impact on the community. Unpaid volunteers work magic in unifying communities. Through volunteer work you are able to connect with your community on a deeper level and help to make it a better place to live and grow. But what we don’t always realize is that volunteering is a two-way street. Volunteers benefit as much as the causes they support. Through volunteering you make new friends, expand your professional, social and support networks and boost your social skills. So, give it a try and experience the benefits of giving of yourself.

If you are looking for opportunities to share your time, check with our Connections Directors to see what opportunities we have, or join us in one of our volunteer projects. Also plan to join us during our July 2015 events in Meadville, PA at Juniper Village at Meadville as we recognize our Ambassador Program, focus on our Resident Computer Center and training or any other calendar item that catches your eye.

Our fabulous July 2015 events in Meadville, PA at Juniper Village at Meadville include our:

§  Medicare Fraud Presentation because every year $60 billion are lost to fraud and abuse in Medicare, so join us as John LeGuard discusses how to protect yourself and Medicare from fraud on July 9^th at 2:00 pm. (RSVP to 814.333.4400 by July 8^th)

§  AIAS Friends & Family Dinner to stay connected with family and friends at our Alive in All Seasons dinner and enjoy a concert performed by our very own Juniper Jinglers, as they give back to the community with the sounds of the bells on July 14^th at 6:00 pm. (RSVP to 814.333.4400 by July 5^th)

§  Alzheimer’s Awareness Presentation with Kristen Bires of the Alzheimer’s Association who will lecture on bringing awareness to the disease, facts about the disease process, the fight against it, and how can you be a part of the fight or advocacy groups on July 14^th at 6:00 pm. (RSVP to 814.333.4400 by July 13^th)

§  Lunch & Learn with Crawford County Conservation District’s Brian Pilarcik who will be speaking on the recent, and ongoing, project of planting trees along waterways and lakes in the region as many have volunteered to make this project successful, so learn the purpose of trees along the shores and banks of these local treasures while a light meal is served on July 17^th at noon. (RSVP to 814.333.4400 by July 12^th)

§  Soup Kitchen Volunteerism as Beverly Nutter shares how you can make a difference in the lives of those the soup kitchen serves, as so many of our residents have done on July 29^th at 1:00 pm. (No RSVP required!)

We look forward to sharing our July 2015 events in Meadville, PA at Juniper Village at Meadville with you as we Stand in Integrity.

Rockin’ Around the Clock

A snapshot of some random Wednesday fun at Juniper Village at Meadville!  What else do you do when “Rockin’ Around the Clock” starts to play, but get up and boogie?  Resident Barbara Young and associate Amanda Miller did just this!  It’s those little times of fun and interaction that can make anyone’s day!

Blood Drive

Tuesday, June 16th Juniper Village at Meadville hosted a blood drive to do a small part of fulfilling an urgent need.  Associates of Juniper Village and members of the surrounding community came together in support of the American Red Cross to donate blood and save lives!  Pictured, you will see Christina Bush (Juniper Wellness Team Member) and Kelly Diley (Hospice of Crawford County) graciously giving time from their day to participate in this great cause!

Honoring Our WWII & Korean War Veteran’s

Memorial Day was extra special this year for WWII and Korean Veteran’s at Juniper Village. Art Price, Eugene Kline, Ralph Hagen, Richard Lord and Sylvester (Dudley) Schall, all received recognition as participants in the Meadville Memorial Day Parade. While riding the parade route, in vintage army vehicles, the crowds waved American flags and shouted “Thank you for your service”. With tear filled eyes and smiling faces Juniper Village Veteran’s proudly returned many waves to the crowd.

A special recognition was given to our resident, Dudley Schall. Although his service ended decades ago, he has served veterans by his participation in the Meadville Area Memorial Day Observance Committee. Being one of the original members, he has served proudly as its treasurer for many years and recently was named “Treasurer Emeritus”.

After arrival at the gazebo in Diamond Park, the crowd enjoyed music by Andrew Sister’s look-a-likes, complete with vintage hairstyles & outfits. The Gettysburg Address and Flanders Fields were read by the Governor & Lt. Governor of Meadville High School student body. Patriotic songs were played by Meadville High School band and the guest speaker was U.S. Army General Mark A. Bellini.

Much honor and thanks are given not only to those men that were in the parade, but to each and everyone that served our country.

June 2015 Events in Meadville, PA: Live in Wellness

We close this quarter’s theme of Healthy Aging: “Let Wellbeing Thrive” with a focus on Food, as we Live in Wellness through our June 2015 events in Meadville, PA at Juniper Village at Meadville. Hippocrates advises, “Let food be thy medicine”. Research shows that eating a well-planned, balanced mix of foods every day has many health benefits such as reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, bone loss, some kinds of cancer, and anemia. But, food has other benefits. There are also emotional needs that are satisfied by food. Most of us have fond memories of food from days gone by. Whether it was our mom's homemade chocolate chip cookies, a hotdog from a street vendor or our wedding cake, food has a way of transporting us back to the past. It is in that spirit that Juniper’s dining program is called the H’art and Soul of Dining. The philosophy is that we impart spirited service, companionship and nourishment through the sharing of good food. In addition to meeting our resident’s unique nutritional needs, we also meet their emotional and social needs as well.

Join us for our June 2015 events in Meadville, PA at Juniper Village at Meadville to share in our hydration program, complete with healthy snacks and learn more about healthy food and wellness with our dietitian presentations as we continue to Live in Wellness.

Our fabulous June 2015 events in Meadville, PA at Juniper Village at Meadville include our:

§  Alive In All Seasons: Friends & Family Dinner as we invite all friends and family members to enjoy a healthy meal as entertainment is provided by dulcimer performer, Carol Meyers, on June 11^th at 4:30 pm. (RSVP to 814-333-4400 by June 7^th.)

§  Creative Cooking with Chef Erin as You are invited to join us for a great culinary experience and to celebrate a food of the season with a new creation for your recipe box on Wednesday June 17^th at 1:00 pm. (RSVP to 814-333-4400 by June 15^th.)

§  Fitness Walk with Community Residents as we are gearing up for the summer, and more outdoor exercise opportunities, so come enjoy the fresh air as residents host a walk of the Ernst Trail with a free healthy giveaway to all who join on June 24^th at 10:00 am.

§  Lunch & Learn: Effects of Nutrition & Wellbeing with Mary Damiano of the Mind, Body, Wellness Center, who will be speaking of various diets and nutritional needs for a healthy lifestyle and how you may be affected by nutrient deficiencies on June 26^th at noon. (RSVP to 814-333-4400 by June 21^st.) 

We hope to see you at one or more of our June 2015 events in Meadville, PA at Juniper Village at Meadville!