Juniper Village Win's Local Rotary's Chili Cook Off!

Juniper Village at Forest Hills Wins People's Choice Award at 7^th Annual Rotary Chili Cook-Off

 

The Forest Hills Rotary Club is pleased to announce that Juniper Village at Forest Hills "Mexican Chili" won Honorable Mention in the People's Choice Award Category at the Forest Hills Rotary's 7^th Annual Chili Cook Off competition on Sunday, May 5 at the Westinghouse Lodge in Forest Hills. Ken Miller, Dietary Director for Juniper Village at Forest Hills said, "The competition was tough this year. Everyone's chili was delicious. But to be selected by the people attending the tasting is a great honor and we are very pleased with the award."  Juniper Village has entered the contest for the past 4 years and has won the People's Choice Award twice.  

 

Juniper Village at Forest Hills is a senior living, personal care and memory impairment care senior living community located at 107 Fall Run Road in Forest Hills.

 

Pictured are Juniper Village at Forest Hills Dietary Department Director, Ken Miller and chef, Sarah Robertson. 

Forest Hills Dietary Department Takes First Place

Our Dietary Department is Number One!

Juniper Village at Forest Hills is pleased to announce their Dietary Department has received the H'Art and Soul of Dining Achievement Award for 2012! The H'Art And Soul of Dining Award is Juniper Village's highest level of culinary distinction and is presented to the Dietary Department that displays the best in food selection, preparation, presentation and flavor. Dietary Department Director, Ken Miller was both pleased and surprised by the award. "We always knew our Dietary Team did a great job, but to have our performance recognized by the company is something we are very proud of!" Juniper Village at Forest Hills Dietary Department was selected from 15 other personal care and skilled nursing home communities in the Juniper system. "This is the first time that the Forest Hills community has received this distinction," states Janet Wangler, Forest Hills Executive Director. "We are very proud of the award and thank Ken and the entire Dietary Department for their quality of service and commitment to Nurturing The Spirit of Spirit of Life in every individual we touch."

Pictured are Janet Wangler, Executive Director and Ken Miller, Dietary Department Director.

Group photo of the proud Dietary staff includes: Janet Wangler, Joyce Sekowskie, Mary Hall, Kevin Robertson, Sarah Robertson, Ken Miller and Tom Martin.

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!