Annual Mother's Day Lunch and Tea Social

Mother's of all ages joined us on Sunday, May 8th for our Annual Mother's Day Lunch and Tea Social.  Over 120 residents and guests enjoyed a delicious gourmet filet mignon and shrimp feast in the Dining Room.  Later in the afternoon, the residents, their families, and guests were treated to an afternoon Tea Social featuring a variety of decadent desserts and a strolling violinist.  It was a Mother's Day fit for a Queen!

2016 Partners in Personal Care Conference

Participating in the 2016 Partners in Personal Care Conference are Julie Alakson of UPMC Senior Communities, Jim Gaffney of Peak Performance Training and Janet Wangler, ED of JVFH.

The 2016 Partners in Personal Care Conference, the 8th annual such meeting, took place on April 27th at the Monroeville Doubletree. The conference covered issues relating to regulatory and compliance information, leadership training, and inter-personal communication methods. The conference provided continuing education credits approved by the PA Department of Human Services for Personal Care Home Administrators. 

Nathan Reed from Juniper Village at Shenango Wins The 2016 Juniper Communities “ Best Chef” Competition!

On Sunday, April 24 the Dietary Managers from the three Western Pennsylvania Juniper Communities gathered for their annual “Best Chefs” Competition.  This year, the competition was held in conjunction with the Rotary Club of Forest Hills 9^th Annual Chili Cook Off.  The three Juniper Communities Dietary Managers competing for the “Best Chili” and the Juniper Communities title of “Best Chef for 2016” were Ken Miller, Dietary Manager for Juniper Village at Forest Hills, Nathan Reed, Dietary Manager for  Juniper Village at Shenango, and Erin Bringredler, Dietary Manager from our Juniper Village at Meadville community. 

The Rotary Club of Forest Hills’s Chili Cook Off had 15 Contestants and over 250 visitors from the local area tasting and voting for their favorite Chili entry.  Also selecting a winner, was the Celebrity Judge for the event Chris Fennimore, TV Celebrity from WQED TV and host of QED Cooks.

After much tasting, Nathan Reed from Juniper Village at Shenango was crowned the “Best Business Entry” Award and received $200.00 from the Rotary judges. Surprisingly, his entry was also selected as the Best Juniper Communities entry.  Congratulations Nathan!!  You are Juniper Communities “ 2016 Best Chef’s” Award winner!   Your “Cowboy Chili” entry really won the hearts, and the taste buds, of these city slickers!! 

May 2016 Events in Pittsburgh, PA: Grow Strong Daily

We all know that regular physical activity is great for overall health. But do we all understand the dangers in being inactive? Studies indicate that sedentary lifestyles are risky. For the most part, when older people lose their ability to do things on their own, it doesn't happen just because they've aged. It's usually because they're not active. Lack of physical activity also can lead to more visits to the doctor, more hospitalizations, and more use of medicines for a variety of illnesses. In recognition of those facts, Juniper nurtures wellbeing by encouraging an active body, an engaged mind and a fulfilled spirit through our innovative Signature Programs such as Connect4Life, Connections and H’Art and Soul of Dining.

We continue our Healthy Aging Series with a focus on Fitness. In the wise words of J.R.R., Tolkien, "All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost." This month we will Grow Strong Daily so as to not wither, but to thrive as we develop strength in bodies, minds and spirits.

This month we invite you to join us as we Grow Strong Daily with activities such as our Daily Brain Builders, Wii, and our Brain Healthy Luncheon. We also invite you to expand your knowledge in our Healthy Aging Library.

Our fabulous May 2016 events in Pittsburgh, PA at Juniper Village at Forest Hills include our:

§  Cinco De Mayo Celebration with an authentic Mexican Lunch complete with Mexican music and a Piñata full of goodies for dessert, free for residents and just $5.00 for Guests on May 5^th at noon. (RSVP to 412-244-9901.)

§  Mother’s Day Lunch as our chef prepares a delicious meal fit for a queen, free for residents and just $15.00 for guests and visitors, but due to limited space, guests are limited to 2 per resident, with all proceeds to benefit the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation on May 8^th at noon. (RSVP by May 6^th to 412-244-9901.)

§  Mother’s Day Tea Social to enjoy an assortment of teas, tea sandwiches and desserts while relaxing to violin music as performed by Musician’s With A Mission, free for residents and guests, so don’t forget to wear your hat and gloves on May 8^th at 3:00 pm. (RSVP to 412-244-9901.)

§  Caregiver Support Group Meeting approved by the Greater Pennsylvania Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association and are affiliated with the National Alzheimer’s Association as this month we will discuss the mobility changes that occur as the illness progresses and how physical activity can help maintain mobility on May 11^th at 1:30 pm. (RSVP to 412-244-9901.)

§  Memorial Day BBQ as we kick off the summer and enjoy a variety of traditional summer favorites, free for residents and just $5.00 for visitors and guests, but due to limited space, guests are limited to 2 per resident, with all proceeds to benefit the Disabled American Vets organization on May 30^th at noon. (RSVP to 412-244-9901.)

We look forward to sharing our May 2016 events in Pittsburgh, PA at Juniper Village at Forest Hills with you as you Grow Strong Daily.

Trinity Christian School

On Tuesday, April, 12 Students from Trinity Christian School in Forest Hills visited with the residents of Juniper Village and presented a scene from their play Alice In Wonderland.  The presentation was a preview for their annual school play performance that was held April 14-16.