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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Monday, February 27, 2017

Juniper Village at Forest Hills Newest Addition


Juniper Village at Forest Hills is pleased to announce the newest addition to their family has finally arrived!!!  A beautiful new resident van!  Take a look at this baby, it is 15 feet long and 8 feet high.  It seats 14 passengers comfortably and has a wheelchair lift in the back. This baby is a beauty….one I’m sure our residents will be proud to cruise around town in!!

Thursday, February 23, 2017

President's Day Visit with Honest Abe


What better way to celebrate President’s Day than with a visit from Honest Abe himself!!   On Monday, February 20th the residents, family members and guests from Juniper Village at Forest Hills gathered to see and learn about one of our country's greatest presidents, Abraham Lincoln.   Local Abraham Lincoln impersonator, Rick Miller shared information about Abe’s childhood, how he got into politics and the years during his presidency.  Rick, who has been impersonating Abraham Lincoln for over 20 years, has performed in a variety of shows, movies lectures, and television commercials throughout the Pittsburgh area, and has been highly acclaimed for his accurate portrayal.

Monday, February 20, 2017

Sinatra Singing


The house was rockin' when local Frank Sinatra impersonator, Nick Fiasco, performed this past Thursday. As you can see, his music had the residents, family members and staff singing and dancing in the aisles!

Tuesday, February 14, 2017

Valentine’s Day


Love was all around this Valentine’s Day here at Juniper Village at Forest Hills. Over 50 residents, family members and guests gathered in our beautifully decorated community room for an afternoon of decadent desserts and refreshing drinks. They were also treated to romantic love songs as performed by one of Pittsburgh’s favorite musical duos, the Sunshine Boys. These lovely gentleman harmonize wonderfully and bring a vibrant energy to all their shows as they delight our residents and guests alike.

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

February 2017 Events in Pittsburgh, PA: Awaken Your Passion


This month, our focus on creative expression continues with a focus on art. Art, as with beauty, is in the eye of the beholder. It is understandable that some have great artistic ability and others do not. But, at Juniper we know that everyone has a passion for creative expression, regardless of ability or age. Pablo Picasso once said, “All children are artists. The problem is how to remain an artist once he grows up.” He is speaking about becoming inhibited as adults. With our various art programs we encourage uninhibited creativity as a form of therapy. Creating art affords the opportunity of self-exploration and self-expression leading to both physical and mental benefits. Creating art in any of its various forms, is also about sharing a bit of ourselves with each other. Art is one way to express ourselves, and the creations are honest and true representations of our experiences. In sharing our stories through art with others we invite communication and create lasting bonds.

Art typically encompasses painting, sculpting, and drawing. But, the act of creating art can be as simple as doodling. Art is simply the creation of something outside one’s self that often mirrors what is going on within their mind, soul, and body. We use creative arts as a way to nurture the spirit of life. Join us throughout February as we focus on great varieties of art such as photography, needlework, handicrafts, painting, sculpture and more. Please join us as we share a bit of ourselves with our weekly craft classes, experience art on an outing to an art museum, and embrace our celebratory spirit with Mardi Gras and St. Patrick’s Day parties. We look forward to helping you Awaken Your Passion this month!

Our fabulous February 2017 events in Pittsburgh, PA at Juniper Village at Forest Hills include our:

§  Wear Red For Heart Health as Juniper Village’s Wellness Director, Murial Myers presents information about heart health and the warning signs of a heart attack including exercise, diet and the things you can do for a healthy heart on National Wear Red Day for Heart Health Awareness February 3rd at 1:30 pm.

§  Caregiver Support Group Meeting approved by the Greater Pennsylvania Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association and affiliated with the National Alzheimer’s Association as this month we will discuss how a heart healthy diet can help prevent Alzheimer’s Disease in younger generations on February 11th at 10:30 am.

§  Valentine’s Day Celebration as sweethearts of all ages are invited to join us as we revel with a variety of decadent desserts and musical entertainment by The Sunshine Boys on February 14th at 1:30 pm.

§  Presidents’ Day Celebration as we have invited local Abraham Lincoln impersonator, Rick Miller to present his interpretation of Abraham Lincoln, along with information on his life, the Civil War and what life was like for Honest Abe on February 20th at 2:00 pm.

We look forward to sharing our February 2017 events in Pittsburgh, PA at Juniper Village at Forest Hills with you as you Awaken Your Passion.