We are committed

At Juniper we are committed to nurturing the spirit of life in each individual we serve so that they may live fully throughout all seasons of life. To us this means understanding an individual, not only their needs but their desires and responding with programs and services which provide for the highest quality of life possible. Our Alive in All Seasons program of activities is designed to foster healthy bodies, enriched minds and fulfilled spirits. These pictures and stories are living proof that we at Juniper are dedicated to walking our talk!

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Friday, March 28, 2014

H'Art and Soul of Dining - New Menus with Delicious Recipes!




We are proud to announce that on April 5th our revitalized spring/summer menus will begin for our H’Art and Soul of Dining Signature Program at all of our communities.  This new signature program will help us improve quality of life and whole person wellness for the individuals that call Juniper Village home.  We are very excited this season since the offerings will feature a delicious 5-week entrée select option featuring fabulous new choices using some of the fresh products available through our food vendors. Also, on our updated menus, we have added many lighter alternatives as well as recipes specific to each community that take into account special diets, regional tastes, food committee requests and our resident’s special needs and personal requests.  These changes to our meal plans significantly increase the variety of selections provided for our residents while focusing upon scratch made offerings and heart-healthy meals.  Furthermore, in celebration of our AIAS spring quarter “Healthy Aging,” our Grill Menus will be re-vamped to highlight healthier offerings throughout the season. In addition we will be implementing an innovative hydration assurance program served from our “Oasis Carts,” featuring a variety of flavored waters using citrus or mint or cucumbers, fresh brewed iced tea, lemonade, punch, smoothies and juices as well as nutritious snacks.

Below are some of the recipes featured on our new menu:

Carrot-Currant Muffins
2 cups all-purpose flour (to measure, spoon into a cup and level)
1/3 cup sugar
1 tablespoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1 large egg
1/2 cup milk
1/2 cup carrot juice
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 cup shredded carrots
1/2 cup dried currants
Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 12 cup muffin tin with paper liners. In a large bowl whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. In another bowl whisk together butter, egg, milk, carrot juice and vanilla. Pour the egg mixture over the dry ingredients and gently fold just until moistened. Fold carrots and dried currants into the mix. Scoop batter into the muffin pan and bake until golden brown and firm to the touch, 20 to 25 minutes. Remove from pan (cool on a wire rack if you have one).

Yellow Squash Soup
Cooking Spray
1/2 cup diced yellow onion
1 cup diced zucchini
1 cup diced yellow squash
3 cups low-sodium vegetable stock
1/2 teaspoon dried Italian seasonings
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1 (15 ounce) can Great Northern beans, drained and rinsed
1 (15 ounce) can diced no-salt-added tomatoes

Coat a large saucepan with cooking spray. Heat over medium-high heat. Add onion; sauté 3 minutes. Add zucchini and yellow squash; sauté 3 minutes. Add all other ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer 5 minutes.

Thursday, March 20, 2014

St. Patrick's Day Fun


Everyone is Irish on St. Patrick's Day. And this year was no exception!!
As you can see.....Everyone put on their green and came out to enjoy the
Irish jokes, songs and musical entertainment of Eddie & Cher.

Wednesday, March 12, 2014

Antiques Appraisal - Trash or Treasure


Residents and guests attending Juniper Village at Forest Hills Antiques Appraisal - Trash or Treasure event on Sunday, March 9, received both an education about antiques and an appraisal of they're worth. Local antique store owner and appraiser, Ernest Grindle shared his knowledge of antiques with the crowd as he appraised over 40 different antique items. Those attending learned how to tell the difference between china and porcelain, how to tell if something is truly hand painted or mass produced, and how to uncover the value of their cherished items.  This is the 4th year for the Antique Appraisal event, one that everyone looks forward to attending year after year.

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Juniper Village at Forest Hills is pleased to announce the 2014 Awaken Your Passion Art Show Competition Winners!

First place winner James with his charcoal drawing of Magic Johnson.

Second place winner Tahjoina with her drawing of a Calla Lilly.

Thrid place winner Miranda with her drawing of an Alaskan Husky.


The First place winner and recepient of a 100.00 gift card was James
with his charcoal drawing of Magic Johnson. Second place winner was
Tahjoina. She received a $50.00 gift card for her drawing of a
Calla Lilly, and the Third place winner of a $25.00 gift card was
Miranda with her drawing of an Alaskan Husky. All of the student winners
were from the Art Department at the Propel School - Braddock Hills High
School, and were students of Art Instructor, Natasha.

Juniper Village at Forest Hills Awaken Your Passion Art Show and
Competition ran from February 19-28. For the show students between the
ages of 12-19 from schools in the Woodland Hills and Wilkinsburg School
Districts were invited to display their art work and compete for prizes
totaling over $175.00. Winners were selected from over 40 entries and
were judged on conception and level of difficulty.