Bryn Mawr Farms Wall Dedication!

On Sunday, August 21st the Bryn Mawr Farms Organization held a community block party that included a grand unveiling and dedication ceremony for their new Bryn Mawr Farms wall. The wall which cost over 15,000.00 to build was funded through state grands and funds raised by a variety of local corporate supporters and community events. Two major financial supporters include Bryn Mawr Farms neighbor Juniper Village at Forest Hills and the Forest Hills Rotary. The wall is near completion; however tiles with resident names can still be purchased for $100.00.

Pictured from left to right are Jane Fruend, Bryn Mawr Farms Wall Artist and Project Coordinator and Bonnie Caripolti, Director of Community Relations for Juniper Village at Forest Hills.

Juniper Village at Forest Hills is Out & About The Town!

The theme for the month of August is "The Environment: Breathe In Life" What better way to celebrate life and the environment by getting out and enjoying some of the planned trips Juniper Village at Forest Hills has to offer! Residents and staff in these photographs enjoy outings to the Pittsburgh Zoo as well as our monthly "lunch bunch" outings to various local restaurants. We encourage you to stop on by and check out our calendar and join us as we step outside, enjoy the environment and "Breathe In Life"...

Partners in Caring 2011 H.O.P.E. Golf Classic

Executive Director Janet Wangler had the pleasure to represent Juniper Village at Forest Hills, along with Ron Fleck of Fox Rehabilitation, Wendy Long of Solutions for Independence and Jason Prokopik of Garda Rx, to raise money for children in need of organ transplants. The RMC Foundation is a memorial for Robert Martin Conley who lost his life while on a waiting list for a liver transplant. His family created the Foundation to raise awareness about transplant donation and to benefit local families with children in need of financial assistance. This year's recipient was eight year old Nicholas Swinehart. Diagnosed at birth with Malrotation Volvus (twisting bowel), he received his first transplant, liver and small bowl at six months old. Facing liver failure, he received his second transplant in 2006, liver, stomach, pancreas, and small bowel. Today he continues to battle while amazing his family and medical community. He has been classified as a "true miracle". Facing ongoing medical treatments and expenses; together we can offer H.O.P.E. so he can continue to receive the proper medical care.

Juniper Village Forest Hills & Huntingdon Ridge Patriotic Flash Mob!

Residents and staff  from our Forest Hills and Huntingdon Ridge Communities recently enjoyed and participated in a Patriotic Flash Mob. The flash mob took place at the food court at The Monroeville Mall. Customers and mall employees alike enjoyed these patriotic tunes and even joined in! Some of the favorite tunes included; "America The Beautiful", "My Country, 'Tis Of Thee", "Battle Hymn Of The Republic", "God Bless America", "The Marine's Hymn", "The Star Spangled Banner" and "Yankee Doodle".   Residents and staff also enjoyed lunch and a little shopping afterwards. This activity helped in nurturing the spirit an active body, engaged mind and fulfilled spirit throughout all seasons of life.

For more information on Flash Mobs visit the following websites:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flash_mob

http://www.flashmob.com/

Great American Bake Sale!

Each day nearly one in four children in America struggles with hunger. To help, Juniper Village has signed up to participate in the No Kid Hungry and Share Our Strength's Great American Bake Sale, a national campaign sponsored by companies such as Family Circle Magazine, the Food Network, Domino Sugar and Duncan Hines. The program encourages Americans to host Bake Sales in their communities to raise funds for childhood hunger. Since 2003 the Great American Bake Sale has raised over 6 million dollars. This past July residents and employees at Juniper Village Baked some of their favorite home made items for sale. Juniper Village at Forest Hills raised a total of $105.00 for the Great American Bake Sale. We would like to thank everyone who baked, participated, and donated in helping make this a successful event!  For more information on how you can help support the Great American Bake Sale please visit the link provided below.

http://gabs.strength.org/site/PageServer?pagename=GABS_homepage

Juniper Village at Forest Hills Celebrates Fox Rehabilitation Open House!

Recently Juniper Village celebrated with an Open House for our in house rehabilitation provider Fox Rehabilitation. Residents, staff and community celebrated in all the fun which included Hors d' oeuvre's and drinks. Everyone also got the chance to enjoy a bit of mini golf! Fox Rehabilitation offers services in physical, occupational and speech therapy. Together Juniper Village at Forest Hills and Fox Rehabilitation rehabilitates lives and nurtures the spirit throughout all seasons of life!

For more information on Fox Rehabilitation visit their website at:

http://www.foxrehab.org/

Animal Shelter Donations!

This past July was Volunteer Month and the residents at Juniper Village at Forest Hills celebrated their love for our furry, four legged friends! All month long Juniper Village at Forest Hills made and collected food, blankets, toys and treat donations for the West Deer Animal Dog Shelter and the Kopy Kat Sanctuary; two local no-kill animal shelters and local rescues. Volunteering is a good way to help your community and nuture the spirit throughout all seasons of life!

For more information on West Deer Animal Dog Shelter and Kopy Kat Sanctuary please visit their websites at:

http://www.westdeertownship.com/dogs/

http://www.petfinder.com/shelters/PA567.html