A Day Worth Waiting For

The birds were chirping, the sun was shining, and there was excitement in the air at Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living on Saturday, August 20th. Residents finished lunch early, put on their party clothes, and gathered in the Willows Dining Room to celebrate a day with their dear friend and neighbor, Max Confer. Max was smiling from ear to ear for the two hours that friends and family gathered to wish him the happiest of 100th birthdays. True to his form, Max maintained his grace, kindness, and true love of life while sporting a festive birthday hat.

Along with a variety of appetizers, three cakes were served, each representing important roles he has each day; a friend, a father, and a "Gramps." Throughout the room snapshots of Max's personal history decorated the tables. Photos included pictures of him with family, his years in the United States service, and fun times of travel throughout his life. Banners and balloons added an extra treat for the youngest of Max's family members present, ranging from several months old to several years old.

It is truly Juniper's honor that Max chose to move to Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living Community several years ago. Like many, Max brings such joy to the lives of other residents as well as the staff each day. Happy Birthday Max!

Quite an After Hours

On August 11th Juniper Village at Brookline partnered with Penn State Health and B Events to host the Chamber of Business & Industry of Centre County (CBICC) Business after Hours. Over 150 members and guests of the Chamber attended this networking event. Guests were treated to live entertainment by local string band, Strait and Miller. Attendees also enjoyed in fare prepared by Juniper dining including a large antipasto bar, chicken pops, and chocolate fountain. Featured beverages were provided by Otto's Brewery, Barrel 21 Distillery, and Seven Mountains Winery. During the evening, Dr. Kevin Paul Black, MD Vice President of University Park Regional Medical Campus welcomed attendees to Juniper Village and promoted the developing partnership between Juniper Village and Penn State Health. He shared that Penn State University Park is embarking on a full medical school program for students which will highlight collaboration with area health providers, including Juniper Village at Brookline, to provide rotational sites for medical students to learn and develop hands on experience with older adults.
        
Networking and relationship building amongst community based providers is the foundation for Partners in Caring, which is one of nine Juniper Communities signature programs. Juniper Village at Brookline was thrilled to create such a warm and welcoming opportunity for this level of fellowship to occur and is eager to continue to provide this level of community service.

August 2016 Events in State College, PA: Breathe in Life

Each August we turn our focus to the environment by offering social events and educational opportunities on living a more environmentally sustainable life. By making caring choices and creating helpful habits we can all make a difference to our planet.

Did you know that an aluminum can may remain in its current condition in a landfill for up to 500 years? That same can, when recycled, can end up back on your grocer’s shelf in as little as two months. Recycling that aluminum can also saves energy. Enough energy, in fact, to power your television for three hours! Aluminum can be recycled over, and over and over again – without limit. Americans will use about 2.5 million plastic bottles every thirty minutes. If that bottle is not recycled it can spend the next 450 years or more in a landfill. A modern glass bottle will take about 4,000 years to biodegrade. Glass is 100% recyclable and can be recycled again, and again and again. So, the next time you are enjoying a delicious beverage, be conscious of the packaging and make the choice to recycle.

Join us this month as we promote the environment with a focus on our recycling programs – from annual rummage sales to shredding and more; our educational offerings will help you to support our environment and Breathe in Life!

Our fabulous August 2016 events in State College, PA at Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living include our:

§  Flower Arranging because custom flower arrangements can cost a pretty penny, but with a little know-how and tips of the trade, we will learn to make our own breathtaking flower arrangements as local florists educate attendees on floral design basics while providing all supplies to make our own floral masterpieces on August 8^th from 2:15 pm to 3:15 pm.

§  CBICC Business After Hours for all Chamber of Business and Industry members, Juniper Village at Brookline is rolling out the green carpet, so come celebrate a wonderful networking event with live music, local brews, and plenty of sweet and savory treats on August 11^th from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. (Register online at www.cbicc.org or pay $5 at the door.)

§  The Buzz About Bees with local apiarist, Mike Dahlberg, from Nittany Ridge Apiaries, who will provide an educational presentation of interesting facts about beekeeping and the busy life of a honey bee complete with an observation hive and honey extraction demonstration for an interactive experience followed by honey-themed appetizers and honey-sweetened beverages on August 17^th from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

We look forward to sharing our August 2016 events in State College, PA at Juniper Village at Brookline Senior Living with you as you Breathe in Life.