Come On Down for An Evening of FUN and Prizes!!

Okay… so we didn’t technically win any prizes this time around, but we sure did have a ton of fun when “The Price Is Right LIVE” made a stop at Penn State’s Bryce Jordan Center! More than 20 JVB residents and associates were part of the audience to watch as contestants played PLINKO, spun the Big Wheel, and had a Showcase Showdown. And as you can see, everyone was sporting their “Nurturing the Spirit of Fun” T-shirts (and some necklaces, and headbands, and pom-poms)! There was dancing in the aisles, applause, and lots and lots of laughter!

The H'art and Soul of Dining: Brookline Style

Juniper Village is ushering in the “H’art and Soul” of Dining in a BIG way! One of our nine signature programs, H’art and Soul is all about offering up the perfect balance of delicious, nutritious food options in a comfortable atmosphere that embraces the spirit of service! With that in mind, Chef Frank Pascale, Food Service Director at Juniper Village at Chatham (New Jersey) recently paid a special visit to State College. A recipient of the Medal of French Government/Joseph Donon Award, Pascale brought his culinary know-how to the table, dishing out tips and techniques for some of his favorite, and most popular recipes. Chef Frank discussed some tricks of the trade that he’s learned during his time in the kitchen—proper use of spices, use of locally-sourced foods, and more—that include five years with Juniper and six as a Chef Instructor at Hudson County College in NJ.

Friend of Juniper, and co-owner of State College’s premiere event company, B Events, Cori Agostinelli Kalupson, also made a stop by our senior living communities. This 25-year veteran of the hospitality industry demonstrated the proper methods for plating and serving  an aesthetically pleasing meal from start to finish; covering everything from table setting and wine pairing, to coffee with dessert.  As part of her profession, Cori and her business partner design and execute events that are a marriage of cutting-edge trends to small-town comfort and familiarity.

If you thought dining at Juniper Village was good before, you’re sure to be delighted with the fresh flavors (served with a certain flare) that we’re cooking up now! Bon Appetit!

April 2015 Events in State College, PA: Believe in Yourself

Welcome to April - the name derived from the Latin word Aperire meaning “to open”; the month when everything starts to bloom and come alive. What better time to really put forth your best efforts and see the true beauty inside than the month in which everything begins anew! Diana Ross, in the Wiz, advises “believe in yourself, right from the start. You'll have brains; you’ll have a heart; you’ll have courage to last your whole life through if you believe in yourself.” So let’s put our best foot forward, believe in ourselves and we can move mountains!

Join us for our April 2015 events in State College, PA at Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living as we pull pranks on April Fool’s Day; honor Jesus Christ on Good Friday, followed by hiding Easter eggs; celebrate the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery on Passover; and celebrate mother earth on Earth Day and Arbor Day. Peruse this month’s calendar as we focus on the brain through our Daily Brain Builders, Wii tournaments and our Healthy Brain Luncheon. Plan to join us for any and all events. Also, check out our Healthy Aging Resource Library to learn more about the brain or any number of health related topics. We look forward to seeing you during this fun filled month.

Our fabulous April 2015 events in State College, PA at Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living include our:

Ø  The Price is Right Live Game where we participate in our own version of the well-loved TV game show full of fun and prizes on April 16^th at 6:00 pm.

Ø  Tastes of Tuscany interactive presentation by the Penn State University Wine-Making Club as we tour the flavors of Italy on April 19^th at 4:00 pm.

Ø  Penn State Hershey “Brain Health” Lunch and Learn giving us tips on how to promote brain health and preserve cognitive function at any age on April 21^st at noon.

Ø  Nittany Valley Symphony Concert featuring Spanish Impressions with an intimate post-concert reception following the performance on April 25^th at 6:30 pm.

We hope to see you at one or more of our April 2015 events in State College, PA at Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living!