A Special Performance From The Maranatha Dancers

The date was confirmed for our little dancers to once again return to Juniper for a recital. Our residents were excited and looking forward to watching the show. The dancers ranged from the ages of 4 to 10. There was no sign of stage fright as they danced their way into our souls. The parents watched as their eyes and hearts were filled with pride. At the end of their performance, we were all given paper flowers that were made with love. We thanked our dancers and parents for sharing such a special show at Juniper Village.

Juniper Village at Cape Coral Annual Senior Summer Olympics

Our residents were very excited and looking forward to our annual Senior Summer Olympics. Passing the ceremonial torch with the official Olympic theme playing in the background was even more inspiring. The energy was electric and filled with excitement. There was no shortage of participation, from basketball to golf and many other games everyone was in a competitive mode. At the end awards and prizes were presented. Everyone was a winner!!!

July 2015 Events in Cape Coral, FL: Stand in Integrity

With our July 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral this month we kick off our summer quarter Alive In All Seasons theme “Stay Connected” where we will strive to stay connected to the community and the environment. Throughout July we will focus on staying connected to our community through Volunteerism, where we Stand In Integrity. The biggest and most visible benefit of volunteering is the impact on the community. Unpaid volunteers work magic in unifying communities. Through volunteer work you are able to connect with your community on a deeper level and help to make it a better place to live and grow. But what we don’t always realize is that volunteering is a two-way street. Volunteers benefit as much as the causes they support. Through volunteering you make new friends, expand your professional, social and support networks and boost your social skills. So, give it a try and experience the benefits of giving of yourself.

If you are looking for opportunities to share your time, check with our Connections Directors to see what opportunities we have, or join us in one of our volunteer projects. Also plan to join us during our July 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral as we recognize our Ambassador Program, focus on our Resident Computer Center and training or any other calendar item that catches your eye.

Our fabulous July 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral include our:

§  Cape Coral’s Red, White & Boom Fireworks where we light up the night in celebration of our great nation’s Independence Day with this patriotic tribute so join us for a front row seat on July 4^th at 8:00 pm.

§  Music in WWII: Therapeutic Reminiscence with our own WWII DJ Betty who will share past experiences and reflect on the important role music played during this prolonged conflict on July 16^th at 2:30 pm.

§  8^th Annual Boogie Woogie Hour using music as therapy to make us all feel like doing our happy dances while we mingle with friends and family enjoying delectable light refreshments on July 17^th at 2:30 pm.

We look forward to sharing our July 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral with you as we Stand in Integrity.

June 2015 Events in Cape Coral, FL: Live in Wellness

We close this quarter’s theme of Healthy Aging: “Let Wellbeing Thrive” with a focus on Food, as we Live in Wellness through our June 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral. Hippocrates advises, “Let food be thy medicine”. Research shows that eating a well-planned, balanced mix of foods every day has many health benefits such as reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, bone loss, some kinds of cancer, and anemia. But, food has other benefits. There are also emotional needs that are satisfied by food. Most of us have fond memories of food from days gone by. Whether it was our mom's homemade chocolate chip cookies, a hotdog from a street vendor or our wedding cake, food has a way of transporting us back to the past. It is in that spirit that Juniper’s dining program is called the H’art and Soul of Dining. The philosophy is that we impart spirited service, companionship and nourishment through the sharing of good food. In addition to meeting our resident’s unique nutritional needs, we also meet their emotional and social needs as well.

Join us for our June 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral to share in our hydration program, complete with healthy snacks and learn more about healthy food and wellness with our dietitian presentations as we continue to Live in Wellness

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Our fabulous June 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral include our:

§  Edible Floral Arrangements a fun interactive event back by popular demand, where we will once again learn the art of creating floral masterpieces with food as we learn the nutritional value of the fruits we are using and understand how they are beneficial to our health on June 9^th at 2:30 pm. (RSVP to 239-542-3121 by June 9^th.)

§  CEU Event: Food Fact or Fiction as we welcome our guest speaker, dietician Lynn Sterneasher, who will discuss the importance food has on our overall wellbeing and the effects healthy eating has on us long term while we learn about the facts versus the myths in how certain foods may or may not be linked to certain diseases such as dementia, heart disease, diabetes and other chronic conditions on June 18^th at 6:00 pm. (RSVP to 239-542-3121 by June 9^th.)

§  Food Around the World because it wouldn’t be June at Juniper Village at Cape Coral without what has become a staple event “Food Around the World,” and in keeping with tradition, please help us welcome our community partners in caring as they share favorite foods from around the world, as for our sixth anniversary event, we will have even more variety than ever before, so come and enjoy cuisine and culture from across the globe on June 25^th at 2:30 pm.

We hope to see you at one or more of our June 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral!

Red Nose Day

Our residents did not know the definition of “Red Nose Day”.  When we explained what it meant they were happy to be involved. Even though times were different they also experienced many sad life events; the depression, being left to be raised in an orphanage, the loss of family members due to illness, and many more sad stories. Unfortunately not much has changed. It is with that Juniper Village of Cape Coral jumped on board for “Red Nose Day”.  Our staff and residents as well as guests wore their Red Noses with great pride. We will embrace the richness we have been blessed to have, and will continue to pray for those less fortunate.

2015 Juniper Leadership Conference Awards

Juniper celebrated its 27^th anniversary this year.  Each year communities are honored for their achievements in critical operational and financial areas.

Awards were presented at the 2015 Juniper Leadership Conference, held this year in Baltimore’s historic inner harbor.  Awards were presented by Lynne Katzmann, founder and CEO of Juniper Communities, and Diane Byrne, Vice President of Program, Development, Training & Operational Oversight.

At the recent Juniper leadership conference, Juniper Village at Cape Coral was presented the Juniper Plan the Work - Work the Plan Award in recognition of best IRM utilization in marketing planning and documentation in 2014.

May 2015 Events in Cape Coral, FL: Grow Strong Daily

Fitness is on our mind during our May 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral with our Alive In All Seasons theme “Grow Strong Daily”. As you know, physical activity is good for you both physically and mentally. Regular physical activity can help you to continue to do the things you love and stay independent as you age. Exercise can reduce the risk of developing some diseases and reduce symptoms of some chronic conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and balance issues.

But, if exercise has not been a part of your daily routine how do you take that first step? Start by making it fun! Turn a walk around the block into a scavenger hunt – search for daffodils, birds, squirrels or lucky pennies. Instead of a dip in the pool, create an adventure as you pretend to swim with the dolphins. Rather than send your co-worker an email, walk to her office and communicate face to face, double the benefit with a smile! What’s important is to make it fun and just start – today!

Join us for our May 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral as we will Grow Strong Daily with Fitness Five, and walk “cross country” with our Route 66 Walking Program and learn more about keeping our hearts fit at our Healthy Heart Luncheon. We look forward to sharing these and many other activities with you this month. Peruse this month’s calendar, and we will see you soon!

Our fabulous May 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral include our:

§  Cooking Demonstration with Lisa as we will be learning how to make delicious and nutritious veggie pizza to share with friends and loved ones on May 21^st at 2:30 pm.

§  Seventh Annual Senior Olympics as the official lighting of our Olympic torch then let the games begin and a medal ceremony will follow with awards, cheers, and healthy celebratory snacks on May 28^th from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm.

We hope to see you at one or more of our May 2015 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral!