Sewing the Seeds of Kindness

Over the last few weeks, the Juniper Village at Brookline "Knitting for a Cause" group has been busy sewing blankets of comfort for friends at our Rehabilitation and Skilled Care community. So far nearly 30 blankets have been crafted and will be presented to our neighbors sometime in June.

The goal of the group is to be able to assemble enough blankets so that each new resident will have one upon moving in, allowing for an added piece of comfort and extra special gesture of friendship. And who among us couldn't use one more friend?

2015 Juniper Leadership Conference Awards

Juniper celebrated its 27^th anniversary this year.  Each year communities are honored for their achievements in critical operational and financial areas.

Awards were presented at the 2015 Juniper Leadership Conference, held this year in Baltimore’s historic inner harbor.  Awards were presented by Lynne Katzmann, founder and CEO of Juniper Communities, and Diane Byrne, Vice President of Program, Development, Training & Operational Oversight.

At the recent Juniper leadership conference, Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living was presented the Juniper Culture Award in recognition of “walking the talk” and leading the implementation of Juniper’s Culture and Signature Programs in the midst of a full acquisition transition in 2014.

A Meal That Matters

Making a difference in the community is an important part of what we at Juniper Village do each and every day. Not only do we believe in nurturing the spirit of life in our own residents, but also in the residents of the greater State College community. This is why a number of Juniper Village at Brookline associates were proud to represent our organization at the 10th annual State College Area Meals on Wheels (SCMOW) benefit dinner. As the longest-running corporate supporter of SCMOW, and the only platinum-level sponsor, JVB associates were treated to front row seating at the event and the opportunity to meet keynote speaker and Penn State football head coach, James Franklin. 

Since 1971, SCMOW has served more than a million meals, and is now able to serve meals three times per week to those in the State College Area School District. According to SCMOW Board President, Bill Haner, the total amount raised at this year's dinner is slated to be between $45,000 and $50,000, which will tie or exceed the organization's record fundraising amount! 

May 2015 Events in State College, PA: Grow Strong Daily

Fitness is on our mind during our May 2015 events in State College, PA at Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living with our Alive In All Seasons theme “Grow Strong Daily”. As you know, physical activity is good for you both physically and mentally. Regular physical activity can help you to continue to do the things you love and stay independent as you age. Exercise can reduce the risk of developing some diseases and reduce symptoms of some chronic conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and balance issues.

But, if exercise has not been a part of your daily routine how do you take that first step? Start by making it fun! Turn a walk around the block into a scavenger hunt – search for daffodils, birds, squirrels or lucky pennies. Instead of a dip in the pool, create an adventure as you pretend to swim with the dolphins. Rather than send your co-worker an email, walk to her office and communicate face to face, double the benefit with a smile! What’s important is to make it fun and just start – today!

 

Join us for our May 2015 events in State College, PA at Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living as we will Grow Strong Daily with Fitness Five, and walk “cross country” with our Route 66 Walking Program and learn more about keeping our hearts fit at our Healthy Heart Luncheon. We look forward to sharing these and many other activities with you this month. Peruse this month’s calendar, and we will see you soon!

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

§  Penn State Hershey “Grow Strong Daily” Lunch and Learn featuring nutritional, heart healthy foods followed by a class to discover fresh, easier ways to live better and healthier on May 15^th at noon.

§  Family Forum Meeting allowing you to voice your opinions and help shape the future of our wonderful community on May 19^th at 6:30 pm.

§  Murder Mystery Fundraiser as we engage with intriguing and amusing entertainment while enjoying a delicious meal to benefit our favorite charitable causes on May 30^th at 6:00 pm.

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