Valentine's Day

Our residents were so excited for a Valentine’s visit to Grace Small Wonders Day Care. Our friends at Grace always match our enthusiasm with happy smiles and excitement. The children had prepared dancing and singing entertainment for us as we tapped our feet and sang along with them. After their beautiful performance they started a hug line and gave each and every one of our residents a hand-made Valentine Wreath and cards, as big Valentine hug. The visit ended with cookies being handed out to our little sweethearts that Juniper had baked for them. As our small wonders ate their cookies we all talked about our next anticipated visit. We can’t wait!!

Awaken Your Passion: February Events

This month at Juniper Village we continue our Creative Expressions Series with a focus on Art.

Creating art for many of our seniors has been a lifelong passion, for others it may have been a casual hobby or serious vocation. Whatever the reason, art has substantial benefits to our bodies, minds and spirits! In Successful Aging, John W. Rowe, MD, and Robert L. Kahn, PhD, discuss key aspects of successful aging: low risk of disease, high mental and physical functioning, and being actively engaged in life. Expressive art activities promote active engagement in life in positive, healthy, and fulfilling ways - in other words, nurturing the spirit of life. Recent studies further indicate that older adults who participate in art programs have fewer doctor visits, use less medication, and experience a lower rate of depression – all resulting in lower healthcare costs.

Our fabulous activity offerings this month include our Art Without Boundaries presentation with our special guest speaker as we learn the therapeutic benefits Art has on our body and minds on February 19^th from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm; or our Finding the Artist In You event as we sip wine and paint one of a kind wine glasses, so let your hidden talents flow as our special guest artist, teaches us how to tap into the artist in each of us in what is guaranteed to be a relaxing fun time on February 26^th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm (RSVP to 239-542-3121 by February 20^th).

Look through our calendar and plan to join us this month and “Awaken Your Passion” as we explore various mediums to expression through weekly art programs and visits to local art museums. Or, if art isn’t your thing, tailgate with us during the Super Bowl, await the Ground Hog’s prediction, our join in one of our festive celebrations on Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day or Mardi Gras.