Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser

Staying true to the definition of volunteerism, the residents and associates at Juniper Village at Forest Hills offered to help the Bryn Mawr Foundation by hosting a Gourmet Pancake Breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, July 28th. Over 75 members of the community attended, including local Forest Hills Borough Council members and our very own PA State Senator, Jay Costa. Guests enjoyed a delicious gourmet pancake breakfast, a wonderful assortment of donated gifts and prizes, and kids were entertained by Bubbles the Clown. Organizers Jane Freund and Jeannie Premozic said the event raised over $800.00 for the Bryn Mawr Farms entrance wall project and thanks everyone at Juniper Village for their assistance and support.  Pictured are Event organizers: Jane Freund and Jeannie Premozic, the crowd enjoying the breakfast and entertainer, Bubbles the Clown.

　

Forest Hills Doug Oster Presentation

What better way to help the environment than to grow organic! And what better way to learn about organic gardening than to attend a lecture by Pittsburgh's very own organic gardner, Doug Oster. On Saturday, August 11 local Pittsburgh-Post Gazette writer, KDKA-TV and KDKA Radio personality Doug Oster was on hand to share information about Organic Gardening, the benefits of Organic Vegetables and answer questions about Organic Gardening from local gardeners. Pictured are Doug Oster, residents from Juniper Village along with local gardening enthusiasts who attended the presentation!

Summer Is In Full Bloom At Juniper Village at Forest Hills



Frank R., Larry P and Rose Mary J.
volunteers from the Pittsburgh Men's Garden Club



The gardens are blooming at Juniper Village at Forest Hills thanks to the warm, sunny weather and the caring hands of our residents and some local volunteers. This past spring Frank R. Larry P and Rose Mary J. local Forest Hills area residents and volunteers from the Pittsburgh Men's Garden Club shared their time and horticultural expertise to plant gladiola bulbs, petunias and hostas in the gardens in the front flag area and the front porch circle area. Thanks to the warm weather and the nurturing efforts of our residents the gardens are blooming with a beautiful medley of flowers and flowering bushes. Juniper Village invites all of our family members, guests and friends to stop by, relax on the front porch and enjoy the beauty of our gardens.

Residents tending to the gardens and enjoying their beauty are Flora R. Amy H and Donald G.

Rodney's Going Away Party

Juniper Village at Forest Hills’ Executive Director Janet Wangler and former Connections Director, Rodney Boyers proudly display his going away gift.  The picture frame was signed by all of the residents at Juniper Village and presented to Rodney Boyers on Friday, May 5, his final day of employment with Juniper Village.  Rodney had been employed as the Connections Director for Juniper Village at Forest Hills for the past three years and had made a lot of friends.  We all wish him luck with his new endeavors!

Forest Hills Rotary’s 6th Annual Chili Cook-Off!

Although the weather was cold, there were warm thoughts at the Forest Hills Rotary’s 6^th Annual Chili Cook-Off this past Sunday, April 22 at the Westinghouse Lodge in Forest Hills. Mary Hall and Joyce Sekowski from Juniper Village at Forest Hills’ Dietary Department proudly served up some sunshine with their white chicken tropical chili. Over 15 different business came together for the event and this was the 3^rd year for Juniper Village’s participation. All proceeds benefit the Forest Hills Police and Fire Departments and local Rotary Scholarship programs.

Mardi Gras!

Juniper Village at Forest Hills recently celebrated Fat Tuesday New Orleans Style! The Mardi Gras celebration included masks, beads, musical entertainment and a traditional King Cake!

Soup For The Soul!

Soup For The Soul – March, 23, 2012. A fundraiser for the Wallace Avenue Soup Kitchen in Wilkinsburg. For just $3.00 visitors sampled a variety of 4 different soups (Tomato Basil, Cheddar Broccoli, Vegetable Beef and Italian Wedding Soup) and enjoyed a bowl of their favorite soup. For $5.00 guests received a quart of their favorite homemade soup, fresh rolls, beverage and dessert to take home. The event ran from 4-6pm and raised over $155.00 for the Wallace Avenue Soup Kitchen in Wilkinsburg, PA. All soups were prepared and donated by the Dietary Department at Juniper Village at Forest Hills

Pictured - Chef, Kevin Robertson and Janet Wangler, Executive Director for Juniper Village at Forest Hills.