We Love Volunteers!

On Thursday, July 16^th, Juniper Village at Forest Hills hosted a special Volunteer Appreciation Lunch. Residents, family members and guests gathered together to thank and acknowledge the many resident family members, community members and professionals this past year who have volunteered their time and energy to make Juniper Village a special place to live. "Volunteers help with all areas of the community including: activities, gardening, musical entertainment, and prayer services," stated Hope McDonough our Connections Director, "and we are grateful for their service."  More than a dozen volunteers attended, each receiving a beautiful certificate and gift of appreciation from the community.

4th of July at Juniper Village at Forest Hills

Here at Juniper Village at Forest Hills we celebrated the 4th of July a little early, on July 3rd. The fun started at noon with Juniper Village's dietary staff preparing a delicious summer seafood boil featuring shrimp, crab and corn on the cob. After lunch, local historian, Jeff Flohr provided us with a presentation on the history of the American Flag. Then later that afternoon our residents and guests were treated to a musical presentation by Dennis Smalley honoring all of the armed forces.  What a wonderful day for celebrating our country's history and honoring those who served!!

July 2015 Events in Pittsburgh, PA: Stand in Integrity

With our July 2015 events in Pittsburgh, PA at Juniper Village at Forest Hills this month we kick off our summer quarter Alive In All Seasons theme “Stay Connected” where we will strive to stay connected to the community and the environment. Throughout July we will focus on staying connected to our community through Volunteerism, where we Stand In Integrity. The biggest and most visible benefit of volunteering is the impact on the community. Unpaid volunteers work magic in unifying communities. Through volunteer work you are able to connect with your community on a deeper level and help to make it a better place to live and grow. But what we don’t always realize is that volunteering is a two-way street. Volunteers benefit as much as the causes they support. Through volunteering you make new friends, expand your professional, social and support networks and boost your social skills. So, give it a try and experience the benefits of giving of yourself.

If you are looking for opportunities to share your time, check with our Connections Directors to see what opportunities we have, or join us in one of our volunteer projects. Also plan to join us during our July 2015 events in Pittsburgh, PA at Juniper Village at Forest Hills as we recognize our Ambassador Program, focus on our Resident Computer Center and training or any other calendar item that catches your eye.

Our fabulous July 2015 events in Pittsburgh, PA at Juniper Village at Forest Hills include our:

§  American Independence BBQ because it just wouldn’t be Independence Day without an old fashioned cook out so bring some family or friends and join us as we celebrate the holiday with a traditional BBQ that costs just $5.00 for guests and is free for residents with a limit of 2 guests per resident and tickets are required for attendance on July 3^rd at noon.

§  History of the Flag Presentation as local Flag collector and historian, Jeff Flohr shares some surprising facts and information about our American Flag at an event that is free for residents and guests on July 3^rd at 1:30 pm.

§  Independence Day Celebration as we commemorate our great nation’s Independence with a patriotic and therapeutic musical presentation by local entertainer, Dennis Smalley, which is free for residents and guests although RSVPs are encouraged on July 3^rd at 3:30 pm.

§  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 ways to connect with your loved one on July 8^th at 1:30 pm.

§  Diabetes Support Group Meeting as all Borderline, Pre, Type I and Type II Diabetics and their families are welcome to attend for a variety of Diabetes related topics, speakers and tips to learn how knowledge, education and understanding of the illness can make living with Diabetes a little easier on July 28^th at 1:30 pm.

We look forward to sharing our July 2015 events in Pittsburgh, PA at Juniper Village at Forest Hills with you as we Stand in Integrity.