Grow Strong Daily: May Events

Welcome to May where we will be dancing around the May Pole on May Day; donning opulent hats for the Kentucky Derby and sombreros for Cinco de Mayo; honoring our mothers on Mother’s Day and our fallen heroes on Memorial Day. What a fantastic month of celebration! In addition to observing these holidays, Juniper Village will be focusing on this month’s Alive In All Seasons theme “Grow Strong Daily” with an emphasis on fitness.

Studies show exercise is an effective treatment for many chronic conditions such as arthritis, heart disease and diabetes and can also help people with high blood pressure, balance problems or difficulty walking. Stress management, improved mood and cognitive function are other benefits of regular exercise. This is why Juniper Village makes exercise a part of every day! We are completely dedicated to whole person wellness and “nurturing the spirit of life” for each individual we touch by encouraging an active body, an engaged mind and a fulfilled spirit.

Join us here at Juniper Village at Cape Coral for our Fifth Annual Kentucky Derby Hat Parade on May 3^rd at 2:30 pm; our Mother’s Day Celebration on May 11^th at 2:00 pm; or our Sixth Annual Senior Olympics on May 22^nd at 2:00 pm. See our newsletter calendar for a complete listing of events and come visit us during any that suit your fancy!

Sweeeeeeeet !!!!!!

Sharing stories of the desserts we would make brought back many memories.  The cake decorating world has come a long way since our days. With that, our ladies were eager to watch our cake decorator work her magic. Theresa English (while vacationing from Massachusetts) volunteered to come to Juniper Village and demonstrate her decorating skills with us. She shared with everyone what inspired her to take on this new hobby. As she frosted the cake, we learned about all the different types of decorating tools she had. Showing us how each icing tip displayed a certain type of border. Everyone was left breathless with the outcome of the beautiful cake.  We are looking forward to her next visit, when we can decorate our own cupcake with the help of Theresa. 

Believe in Yourself: April Events

April, the month where we play innocent pranks on April Fool’s Day; celebrate Springtime and Easter with egg hunts, brunches, and church; pay homage to mother earth on Earth Day; and welcome the return of America’s favorite pastime – Baseball. This month we embark on a new quarter in our Alive in All Seasons calendar where we celebrate Healthy Aging and will “Let Wellbeing Thrive”. Throughout April our focus is on the brain and honoring the theme “Believe in Yourself”. Did you know that activities that are good for your heart are also good for your brain? The American Heart Association tells us that protecting memory and brain health is a matter of keeping your heart and blood vessels healthy. Regular cardio exercise and a healthy diet not only keep your heart happy, but your brain too.

This month’s offerings include activities and events that will keep our bodies and brains healthy and renew our faith in ourselves. Educational opportunities will cover brain health topics such as brain booster activities and ways to keep fit. We will rejoice in our individuality and celebrate ourselves through life affirming reminiscent and creative activities while reminding each other to “Believe in Yourself”.

Please join us here at Juniper Village at Cape Coral for our Spiritual Care and Hospice CEU course on April 10^th at 3:30 pm; our Healthy Brain Luncheon featuring brain-boosting foods and a discussion of Alzheimer’s Disease symptoms on April 10^th at noon; our Best Friends Dying Easter Eggs activity on April 18^th at 2:00 pm; our Easter Brunch and Egg Hunt on April 19^th at 10:00 am; and our Holocaust Remembrance Discussion on April 26^th at 2:00 pm. See our newsletter calendar for a complete listing of events and come visit us during any that suit your fancy!