The Heart of the Season

With the holiday season in full swing, we at Juniper Village at Brookline take time to celebrate the little (and big things) that make us happy. At the top of that list is, of course, family. During three consecutive Sunday afternoons, residents, families, and friends from Senior Living, Wellspring, and Rehabilitation and Skilled Care served up traditional Thanksgiving meals to nearly 800 of our closest friends.

If you've never experienced a Juniper Harvest Fest, they truly are a site to behold, with all hands on deck. Associates are on hand to greet, seat, serve and clean, all in the name of togetherness. From our family to yours... we hope that you enjoy this time of year as much as we are!

Toys for Tots at Juniper Village at Brookline

At Juniper Village, we believe not only in nurturing the spirit of life in our residents and associates, but also in those individuals with whom we share a community. We will once again be collecting new, unwrapped toys for children in need in the greater State College area.

The following are official Toys for Tots donation locations through December 13:

• The Inn Senior Living, 1930 Cliffside Drive, State College
• Brookline Rehabilitation & Skilled Care, 1950 Cliffside Drive, State College
• Wellspring Memory Care, 610 W. Whitehall Road, State College
  
  

"No act of kindness, no matter how small, is ever wasted." - Aesop

For the Love of Music

From top, clockwise: Apollo's Fire Orchestra; program guide; Senior Living residents Georgia Schell and Cindy Kane.

Juniper Village at Brookline residents and associates were guests of honor at a November 17th performance of The Power of Love: Passions of Handel and Vivaldi on the Penn State campus. 

Presented by the university's Center for the Performing Arts and sponsored by Juniper Village, the performance was the fourth time that the Apollo's Fire Cleveland Baroque Orchestra has graced Schwab Auditorium with its "vibrant, life-affirming approach to the remaking of early music" (BBC Magazine). As sponsors, Juniper was greeted at the door of the theater, given top billing in the concert program, and verbally recognized throughout the evening for its gracious support of the fine arts, and the greater Penn State/State College communities. The concert featured George Frideric Handel arias, from the new Apollo's Fire album, plus fiery Antonio Vivali concertos.

Resident Veterans Honored

Juniper Village at Brookline veterans were honored during an hour-long presentation Wednesday. Most of our nearly 50 veterans were able to make the event, hosted in the Willows Dining Room. Special guest speaker, Marine Sergeant Everett Craig, a Vietnam Veteran, spoke on the importance of the bonds created during war and why it is so important for him to remember those soldiers who did not have the opportunity to return home.

Brookline favorite, Picker & Papa, provided musical entertainment, as residents, families, and community members shouted classic requests like God Bless America and You're a Grand Ole' Flag.
The nearly 90 guests snacked on pastries and mingled before calling it an afternoon.

Thank you to all who came out to support our service men and women, and thank you to those who have served!