Easter at Forest Hills

It just wouldn't be Easter without a traditional coloring of Easter
Eggs. This Easter the residents gathered in the Connections Room for some old fashioned Easter Egg dying. As you can see, we have quite a few artists in the bunch! The residents were so proud or their talents that the eggs we prominently displayed as a centerpiece at our Easter Sunday Brunch.

Shopping Club

The weather may be cold outside but that doesn't stop our shopping club! Once a month the residents brave the elements for their favorite pastime... shopping! This week the group headed to the super Wal-Mart in North Versailles. Along with shopping the residents go out to eat at local restaurants, educational presentations, and an activity each month. Hang on guys...spring will be coming soon!!

Breathe in Life

What better way to "Breath in Life" and welcome spring than with Juniper Village at Forest Hill's Indoor Farmer's Market. On Saturday, February 23rd vendors, residents and members of the community were invited to sample and purchase a variety of spring garden products including: fresh vegetables, organic coffees and teas, locally harvested honey, herbal skin care products, homemade sausages and meats, as well as gluten free baked goods, pastries and ethnic specialities. Gardeners enjoyed sorting through hundreds of seed packets, discussing Forest Hills Garden Club projects and gaining organic gardening tips from local Pittsburgh-Post Gazette writer and author, Doug Oster. As you can see, the event got everyone excited to welcome spring!

Mardi Gras at Forest Hills

As you can see, the Residents, families and guests at Juniper Village at Forest Hills had a great time celebrating "Fat Tuesday" Mardi Gras style. Everyone enjoyed an authentic Cajun lunch and partied to New Orleans style music as performed by Norm Azinger and the Banjo All-Stars!

Elvis at Forest Hills!

Elvis Rocks at Juniper Village at Forest Hills

Local Elvis Presley impersonator, Randy Galioto performed on Thursday, January 24 at Juniper Village at Forest Hills. Everyone in the house was rocking as Randy performed all of Elvis' greatest hits; like Jail House Rock, Teddy Bear, and Viva Las Vegas, just to name a few. As you can see from the photos..everyone had a wonderful time!

Compassionate Laughter Presentation at Forest Hills

There was plenty of laughter on Saturday, January 12 when certified laughter yoga leader, teacher and counselor David Russel, M.Ed. presented information on how Compassionate Laughter, an ancient practice of Hasya Yoga can reduce stress, increase breathing and promote humor into everyday life. All of the residents, visitors and guests who attended learned how the right attitude, and a little laughter everyday, can bring about healthy changes for them in the new year.

Juniper Village at Forest Hills New Wellness Associates

Juniper Village at Forest Hills is please to welcome Marie Pottinger and Jessica Rubright to their Wellness Department. Juniper's new Wellness Director, Marie Pottinger, has been employed as a Licensed Practicle Nurse in the long term care industry for over 14 years, and held the position of Director of Nursing and Administrator for Hamilton Hills inTurtle Creek for the past 6 years. Jessica Rubright has been a Licensed Practical Nurse for over 4 years and has a background in Pediatric and Geriatric nursing. Everyone at Juniper Village at Forest Hills is very excited to have Marie and Jessica joining their team and invite the residents,
families and fellow professionals to stop by and say hello!