Book Worms Book Sale!

Recently Juniper Village at Forest Hills had a "Book Worms Book Sale". Residents, Family Members, Staff and Community all joined in on the fun by donating books, purchasing books or volunteering hours to the sale. It was a great opportunity to bring the community together! All proceeds from the sale helped benefit the Forest Hills and Braddock Hills Libraries. Reading encouraged everyone to keep an engaged mind throughout all seasons of life!

Alive in All Seasonings Contest..."Pittsburgh Pinch"

Recently Juniper challenged all of its communities to develop a signature seasoning that would be used at all Juniper Communities. The signature seasoning blend will be called "Alive in All Seasonings". Each community was encouraged to submit 1 recipe. Juniper Village at Forest Hills Kitchen Corner and  Dieticians Table With Faith George groups recently got together for a brain storming session which also included sampling various herbs and spices. The following is the recipe that the group came up with! Bon Appetite!

Alive in all Seasonings: Pittsburgh Pinch

This blend of unique and aromatic spices will liven up your palate with an explosion of flavor. This salt free blend has a citrus and spice undertone with a mellow & toasty hint of onion. True to Pittsburgh life, this spice shows its allegiance to the black and gold showcasing black peppercorns and golden mustard seeds. Don’t be shy, it won’t tackle your taste buds to the ground, this blend is as friendly as the city it’s named for! So please, add a Pittsburgh Pinch to your favorite dish, and you too will feel "Alive in All Seasonings".

Recipe:

Black peppercorns 3 parts

Szechuan peppercorns 2 parts

White Peppercorns 1 part

Mustard seeds, whole 2 parts

Lemongrass 1 part

Lemon peel minced 1 part

Orange peel minced 1 part

Toasted minced onion 2 parts

Note: Best results if used with a small ceramic grinder. Be sure to replace spices after one year for optimal quality and flavor.

~Created by members of Kitchen Corner & the Dietitian’s Table of Juniper Village at Forest Hills~

Teddy Bear Therapy Program

Recently Executive Director Janet Wangler of Juniper Village Forest Hills presented resident ambassador and volunteer Susan Franke a check for $200.00 towards purchasing Teddy Bears for her Teddy Bear Therapy Program. The money was raised from a recent community event that was held at Juniper Village at Forest Hills. Susan and her program help our residents to mantain an active body, engaged mind and fulfilled spirit throughout all seasons of life!

A Night of Stars and Twilight Wishes!

Recently staff of Juniper Village Forest Hills attended The Western Pennsylvania's Chapter of the Twilight Wish Foundation's " A Night of Stars and Twilight Wishes" at Sing Sing Piano Bar. The fundraising event which was a costume party happy hour where guests were encouraged to dress as their favorite musical performer, band, or musician. The event also offered networking opportunities, an Elvis Presley Look-a-Like Contest, Entertainment by Sing Sing's Dueling Piano Stars, Free Hors d'oeuvres along with a Full Service Cash Bar, Gift Basket Raffles and Prizes for Best Costume! The Western Pennsylvania's Chapter of the Twilight Wish Foundation is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit charitable organization dedicated to "honor and enrich the lives of deserving seniors through wish granting celebrations". This event kept true to the Juniper philosophy in encouraging an active body, engaged mind and fulfilled spirit throughout all seasons of life!

Polka Day Celebration!

Did you know that August is National Polka Festival Month? Juniper Village at Forest Hills was very aware and celebrated with Juniper Village's Polka Day Celebration! Everyone enjoyed a traditional Polish dinner with authentic Polka music as performed by local and Grammy nominated accordion player Kevin Solecki. This event helped once again in nurturing the spirit throughout all seasons of life!