Classic Car Show at Juniper Village at Cape Coral

It was a quiet sunny Saturday morning at Juniper Village until a parade of beautiful shiny classic cars and sporty Corvettes made their way down our street and into our parking lot. Our Classic Car Show was under way thanks to the Hot Chili Rods and Corvettes on the Gulf.  The members of these two groups were exceptionally kind and knowledgeable and surely entertained our residents and their families and friends for a good part of the day.  Our residents were overjoyed at the sight of the vintage cars.  They all had a story or two about years gone by and how the cars brought back such wonderful memories.

And, those sporty Corvettes!  The sounds of the engines brought smiles and cheers as members of the surrounding community gathered to join in the fun. 


The day was topped off with some good food and nice cold refreshments.  Many new friendships were formed and we were all very impressed by the intense devotion that the proud owners displayed toward their vehicles. 

Even some furry friends enjoyed hanging out and spending some quality time at Juniper Village.  Check our calendar to see what  is coming up next at Juniper Village at Cape Coral. 

BORN TO BE WILD!

GET YOUR MOTOR RUNNING...HEAD OUT ON THE HIGHWAY!
June marks a special birthday for Juniper Village resident, Lorena, and she proved that at her young age of 101 years and 11 months nothing is impossible.  One of Lorena's lifelong dreams was to ride a motorcycle, and Rolling Thunder Chapter 10 of Naples was happy to make that dream come true.  Lorena was inaugurated as an honorary member of the group that consists of caring and giving VietNam Veterans. 

With a tatoo on her arm (temporary, of course), her Rolling Thunder teeshirt on her back, sunglasses on, and safety helmet in place, Lorena was thumbs up and ready to ride.

The thrill of the ride was so infectious that many of our residents lined up for a ride in hopes that they, too, would experience such a thrill.

For some residents, this day brought back memories of years gone by and tears of joy flowed freely.  For others, this was a once in a lifetime adventure.

The smiles on our fun-loving cyclists will never be forgotten by their families, friends, guests, and our staff.  Our road warriors are already planning their wardrobe for next year's ride.

A DAY AT THE KENTUCKY DERBY...JUNIPER VILLAGE STYLE!

At Juniper Village at Cape Coral the preparations for the Kentucky Derby started days before the race.  Our ladies were busily decorating their hats with a colorful assortment of flowers and ribbons, while the men looked on with much approval.  When race day arrived our residents, dressed in their finest attire, spent the afternoon singing and dancing to  Kentucky bluegrass music, sipping traditional mint juleps, and of course reading the racing sheets.  The excitement grew as the residents picked their favorite horse and cast their ballots for the winner.  Even though the winner was a long shot that no one dreamed would win first place, no one was disappointed.  Our residents shared friendship, music, beautiful hats, great food, and those mint juleps!  What a day!

Curtains Up!

The Juniper Village at Cape Coral Drama Club presented "On The Death Of His Majesty", a murder mystery play, during our monthly Friends and Family Dinner.

After hours of rehearsals and costume preparation, the show which was written, produced and directed by our very own resident, Mary Secary, went on without a hitch.  The plot....Sir Duke IV lost his wife many years ago and began his search for a new partner.  Gloria Goldgetter, Penniless Peggy, Lady Kaniva, Malicious Mildred and Princess Caroline were all very viable candidates.  What a shock to find that Sir Duke IV was murdered.  Someone's fate was now in the hands of Inspector LeClerk who questioned each and every suspect until she reached a conclusion on the guilty party.  Unfortunately, Princess Caroline, the very unsuspecting pretty lady in her beautiful burgundy gown was the culprit.  The murder weapon?  Poison in The Duke's drinking glass. Otto, our Butler, was an early suspect but was cleared after further questioning.  Ruth, our wonderful narrator, kept the audience on the edge of their seats as the plot unfolded.





    Our actors and actresses will be taking the show on the road with an engagement at our Naples community.  A great time was had by all and we look forward to working on our next production.  Watch our calendar for another stunning performance.

Spring Has Sprung!

Spring has sprung at Juniper Village at Cape Coral. Our ladies were dressed in their finest spring attire in preparation for our floral arrangement class. With the assistance of the owners of Say It With Flowers Florist, our ladies created the most amazing colorful arrangements that brought smiles to everyone in the building. Some arrangements were given as gifts to family members, while others adorned the apartments and hallways of our community. The smiling faces of our residents showed how proud they were of their accomplishments, and they surely earned the title "Florist for the Day". Watch our monthly calendar for the next floral arrangement class and you, too, can bloom as bright and beautiful as your floral masterpiece.

Art for the Heart

Art is in the air at Juniper Village. Katherine Kelly, art therapist, visits our residents and inspires them to create beautiful artwork. Her passion in this field shows as she encourages our residents to feel like artists. They begin the class by saying they are not artists and leave the class feeling like Picasso. Many say they have never held a paint brush except to paint a wall and can't believe what appears before their eyes as they stroke the canvas. The finished artwork is given to family members as a special gift for a special occasion. The gifts are received with tear filled eyes and pride in the accomplishments of their loved ones. We all possess some "treasures within" and this is one treasure that gives happiness to many people.

Awaken your Passion!

 

Turner Talent awakens our passion with another outstanding performance.  Our residents were captivated and delighted by our latest variety show.   The Turner Talent entertainers sang and danced their way into our hearts.  The only thing that was more exciting than the artistry of their dance and songs was their beautiful wardrobe.  They were adorned in a variety of vibrant costumes for each number that they performed.  Juniper Village at Cape Coral was filled with music, smiles, and happy hearts.