Sassy Seniors

On Friday, July 15, the Sassy Seniors, a musical song and dance show comprised of local seniors from the Pittsburgh area,  performed for the residents, family members and guests at Juniper Village at Forest Hills. The group, comprised of over 15 members performed a variety of songs, dances, skits and musical comedy, just like the olden days. A great time was had by all!

Steel Center Area Vocational Technical School

Recently,  five students from the Steel Center Area Vocational Technical School in Jefferson Hills visited with the residents here at Juniper Village at Forest Hills.  The students from the Cosmetology Department provided manicures, and information about nail care for the residents. "These types of intergenerational programs are wonderful  for both the students and the residents", quoted Rosemarie Malinoski, Connections Director for Juniper Village at Forest Hills.  “They give the students the opportunity to practice what they have learned in their classes, and valuable hands on skills they can use once they start working."  Over 20 residents received the complimentary manicure services. 

 

The Steel Center Area Vocational Technical School in Jefferson Hills provides training in a variety of trades for students in the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades from the West Jefferson Hills, Baldwin Borough, Baldwin Township, Bethel Park, Library, South Park, Elizabeth Forward, Elizabeth Township, Glassport, Portvue, Brentwood, Clairton, Duquesne, West Mifflin, Munhall, Homewood, and Whitehall communities. 

 

Pictured in the group photo from right to left are students Amberly, Priyanka, Amber, Cheyanne, and Brianna, and in the back is Steel Center Educator, Mrs. Becky.

There's Always Something Cooking At Juniper Village at Forest Hills

June was food month here at Juniper Village at Forest Hills. But it's nothing unusual for us...because we celebrate food throughout the year! Each month our Connections Department hosts an activity called "Cooking Club,"  where they prepare and share a variety of ethnic dishes and baked goods. This month the club made chocolate cupcakes and homemade sugar cookies.  “The Cooking Club is a great way for the residents, their family members and friends to share their culinary skills but also their family recipes and cooking memories”, states Rosemarie Malanoski, Connections Director for Juniper Village at Forest  Hills.  “Things take a little longer to prepare than they did at home…but the results are always the same, Delicious!!”

Love Is In The Air At Juniper Village At Forest Hills!

Recently, Juniper Village at Forest Hills hosted a Marriage & Memories presentation.  At 3:00 pm the residents were invited to share photos, display wedding gowns and reminiscence with the other residents, their families and friends about their wedding day.  Then at 4:00 pm, the residents, and their guests were invited to stay for a Wedding Vow renewal program in the dining room.   Three resident couples, Mr John and Mrs Agnes, Mr Lawrence and Mrs Doris, and Mr James and Mrs Ruth joined hands and walked down the aisle to renew their marriage vows.  Afterward everyone enjoyed a traditional wedding reception complete with a delicious meal, champagne toast, entertainment, wedding cake and cookie table. As you can see...everyone had a wonderful time!  Here's to another 60+ years!!


Mr Lawrence and Mrs Doris (top left) were married on 6/25/1953 and have been married for over 63 years.
Mr James and Mrs Ruth (middle left) were married on 6/22/1950 and have been married for 66 years and
Mr John and Mrs Agnes (bottom left) were married on 8/16/1947 and have been married for 68 years.

4th of July

On Monday, July 4^th the staff from Juniper Village at Forest Hill’s Wellspring Memory Care unit hosted a 4th of July BBQ for the residents and their families.  Over 30 people attended.  Along with lots of great food and patriotic music,  the residents and their families also enjoyed reminiscing about past 4th of July holidays and how they celebrated them.

July 2016 Events in Pittsburgh, PA: Stand in Integrity

Ah...the good old summer time filled with lazy, sunny days, ice cold treats, Independence Day celebrations, and get-togethers at the beach. Another sure indication of summer is our Alive in All Seasons theme of Volunteerism.

July is the perfect month to honor all of the many volunteers who contribute thousands of hours of time in service to our communities. From our four-legged volunteers to those of the two legged variety we are proud to say we receive more than 10,000 hours of precious time each year. We simply could not do it without all of your help, and this month we honor you. We will also be promoting the spirit of volunteerism by volunteering our time to help others. If you have some spare time on your hands consider joining us for a volunteer activity or better yet volunteer your time with us, we’d love to have you. What qualities make a good volunteer? Energy, passion, flexibility, creativity, reliability, commitment and perhaps most important of all – integrity.

Volunteerism benefits all parties involved. In addition to making new friends, volunteering also helps increase your self-confidence, provides a sense of purpose, combats depression and helps you stay physically healthy. Helping others also kindles happiness, as the London School of Economics found the more people volunteered, the happier they were.

In addition to volunteering opportunities, plan to join us during July for our summer celebrations and share our thanks as we honor those who Stand In Integrity with us.

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

§  4th of July BBQ as we celebrate and enjoy a variety of traditional summer favorites with a lunch that is free for residents and just $10.00 for visitors and guests with all proceeds benefiting the Disabled American Vets Organization on July 4^th at noon. (RSVP to 412-244-9901 by July 1^st.)

§  UPMC Cancer Center’s Art Therapy Program as Brant Meehan shares information about how cards can lift the spirit of local Cancer patients, with those attending invited to stay and make cards for the local Cancer Center’s patients on July 11^th at 2:00 pm.

§  Dementia 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’s topic will be Ways to Manage Caregiver Stress on July 13^th at 1:30 pm.

§  Sassy Seniors Show for an afternoon of musical entertainment and dancing fun with the Sassy Seniors, a local group of seniors who volunteer their time and talents for the happiness of others on July 15^th at 2:00 pm. (RSVP to 412-244-9901.)

We look forward to sharing our July 2016 events in Pittsburgh, PA at Juniper Village at Forest Hills with you as you Stand in Integrity.