The Love Of Quilting Is Their Common Thread!

We felt very fortunate to once again be invited to receive our annual donations of the most beautiful quilts for our residents. To describe or show photos of the amazing work these dedicated women do, does not due justice. It is something you have to set your eyes on. Including our residents on this incredible event has been a tradition. As we entered the church, we were once again speechless. There were well over 400 quilts that were made with magical and loving hands. Our residents could not say enough to describe what they saw. These quilts were going to be donated to many different organizations. Feeling proud and honored to have been chosen a “Thank You” was given from us at Juniper Village. The funny story that was shared from Marjorie (a very proud resident of Juniper and at the age of 94) about her memories of her grandmother quilting left everyone laughing.  She proudly showed her quilt to everyone when returning home. We are eternally grateful for the generosity of the Cape Coral Quilters Guild.

March 2016 Events in Cape Coral, FL: Your Treasure is Within

As we bring down the curtain on our Creative Expressions series we focus this month on Drama. Juliette Binoche said, “I think acting is about forgetting yourself in order to give the best of yourself. It's passing through you more than you're creating it. You're not the flower, but the vase which holds the flower.”

Through dramatic performance we are able to forget about ourselves while becoming someone else, if only for a moment. We can be transported to another time, another place and another way of thinking. With all of our inhibitions set aside we focus this month on breaking out of our shells to share a bit of ourselves with wild abandon through our weekly drama clubs which will culminate in a fantastic performance or reading of dramatic prose. We invite you to join us in this enlightening journey of self-discovery through the magic of theater this month. We will also be attending theatrical performances around town, where we can let our inner critic loose. One last opportunity to become someone else is offered during our Saint Patrick’s Day celebrations, where everyone can be Irish for the day. Join us as we feast on traditional Irish foods such as corned beef and cabbage, soda bread, shepherd’s pie and more! Lastly, March would not be complete without honoring the dramatic achievements of others with our own Oscar Party. This month we invite you to let your inner star shine at Juniper Village.

Our fabulous March 2016 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral include our:

§  Leprechauns and Rainbows Celebration as we invite our area professionals to join us as we celebrate St Patty’s Day the Juniper Way by serving Irish-themed beverages and treats, so wear your green as to avoid being pinched on March 12^th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. (RSVP by March 10^th to 239-542-3131.)

§  Putting On The Perfect Face in keeping with Juniper’s monthly theme, “Performance” we all know we perform our best when we look our best, so please join us and our special guest cosmetic consultant, Gale Griswold of Nature’s Earth Cosmetics as she teaches us techniques and secrets of how to enhance our facial features using mineral based makeup, while appetizers and libations are served on March 26th at 5pm. (RSVP by March 23^rd to 239-542-3121.)

We look forward to sharing our March 2016 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral with you as Your Treasure is Within.

Art Is In The Eye Of The Beholder

As we celebrate the month of Art at Juniper Village many can share their interpretation of what Art truly is. Here is one of our beholders version. Marion asked about conducting a monthly make-up class, titled “Make-up With Marion”. The date was settled and our ladies were excited. Marion set up her display of many items that we ladies use on a daily basis. She carefully explained the importance of each item and the amazing benefits from them. Next Marion asked for a volunteer to teach the proper way to apply the different types of make-up. Questions were asked by our ladies and Marion gladly answered them all. She also emphasized the importance of first impressions; we should take pride in our appearance. This was such a wonderful session and we are looking forward to our next class. Thank you Marion for a delightful hour.

February 2016 Events in Cape Coral, FL: Awaken Your Passion

In February we turn our Alive In All Seasons focus to art and invite you to awaken your passion with us. Leo Tolstoy defines the activity of art as “To evoke in oneself a feeling one has experienced, and... then, by means of movements, lines, colors, sounds or forms expressed in words, so to transmit that feeling.”

This month we will transmit our feelings using many different mediums to let other share in our experiences, feelings and passions. We will travel through art around the world and experience art as it is meant to be – inspirational and transformative. We will feel the cool breeze and smell the fragrant blossoms of Monet’s gardens in Giverny, France as we gaze upon In the Garden and the Water Lilies series. We will feel the angst of Vincent Van Gogh as we admire his passionate works such as Vase with Twelve Sunflowers and The Starry Night. We will also pour our passion into our own creations evoking memories of the past to share with the future.

Please join us on this journey as we visit local art museums and create our own art through weekly craft programs. Celebrate with us as we recognize Valentine’s Day with sweets for the sweet and Fat Tuesday foods and fun at our Mardi Gras party.

Our fabulous February 2016 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral include our:

§  Turner Talents Awakens Our Passion as we invite all friends, families and colleagues to enjoy this spectacular tropical island themed performance featuring elaborate costumes, singing, a beautiful rendition of “Lovely Hula Hands” and many more surprises, then stay and meet our entertainers after the performance on February 12^th at 3:00 pm.

§  The Magic of Stuart for all partners in caring to come take an afternoon break and witness the wonders of Stuart The Magician to laugh and be amazed at the same time, as Stewart’s assistants steal the show, and without giving away any secrets, they are a sight to see in themselves on February 18^th at 2:00 pm. (Please RSVP to 239-542-3121 by Feb 17^th.)

We look forward to sharing our February 2016 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral with you as we Awaken Your Passion.

Get Hip Don’t Slip

Eryn and Mary from Genesis in our Rehab Services spent the afternoon informing our residents on how to prevent falls. We learned about the different causes of falls along with what we could do to prevent them. Genesis Physical Therapist Mary Hanes shared with our residents how therapy works to prevent falls and also how it helps us after an accident occurs. She also informed us on the many therapy options that are available. Our residents also got a tour of the therapy office and all of the equipment that the therapists use. Eryn shared education on the physical, environmental, and behavioral factures that can increase a person’s risk of falling. We also discussed how a fear of falling can cause a downward spiral. Fear of falling decreases your physical activity which causes muscle weakness which can result in a fall. Our program ended with the information we need to know if we do fall. As a group we shared our own experiences and had a lively discussion. 

Juniper Village at Cape Coral Wins 2016 Best of Assisted Living Award

Juniper Village at Cape Coral, an assisted living community, was presented with a 2016 Best of Assisted Living Award for receiving consistently high ratings from residents and their families this past year on SeniorAdvisor.com, a premier ratings and reviews site for senior care and services nationwide.

Winners of the SeniorAdvisor.com Best of 2016 Awards represent the top tier of in-home care, assisted living, and other senior living providers, based on the online reviews written by seniors and their families. This exclusive designation places the winners in the top one percent of senior care providers according to those who matter most - the consumers.

Of the nearly 100,000 providers currently listed on SeniorAdvisor.com, about 1,000 have been recognized with this award.

Postings about Juniper Village at Cape Coral on Senior Advisor include, “It's a very nice place! The residents are happy and friendly, the staff is phenomenal, and they've got all sorts of great activities and outings. Their dining service is restaurant style, so you can pick what you'd like off of a menu for meals. You can tell the staff really care about the residents, they're treated with love and respect, and they really try to keep everyone active and engaged!”

And, “Words could not express what a loving, compassionate place to put a loved one! Our mom was in another facility in the Cape and this is by far a better place. The staff makes Juniper Village a place to call Home.”

"Families are increasingly looking to online reviews to find out who truly delivers great care for our

seniors, not just who claims to deliver great care," said Eric Seifert, President of SeniorAdvisor.com.

"Our SeniorAdvisor.com Awards program is all about celebrating the exceptional people who do just

that. We're honored to spread the word about these organizations whom families can entrust with the

care of their senior loved ones."

To qualify for inclusion in the Best of 2016 Awards, providers must have maintained an average overall rating of at least 4.5 stars while receiving three or more new reviews in 2015. 

Creating With Clay Class

Our residents always look forward to the “Clay Class” with Tanya. This project was going to be something new and different. An animal that is near and dear to our hearts here at Juniper Village. This time we were creating our very own giraffe. First step, we had to roll the clay and then form the body. Everyone looked at each other wondering how this pile of clay was going to transform into a giraffe. Everyone chatted and shared stories of the many types of crafts they had made over the years. Suddenly our creation was taking form. The legs had to be attached to the body. The neck was not going to be as long, but it would work.  We each made a beautiful giraffe. Each and every one of us. Success was all over our faces. Thank you Tanya for always making this class so much fun !!!!!