Tai Chi Is For Me

As we celebrate this month with “Mental Fitness” we are proud to share our progress in our Tai Chi class. Our residents look forward to this rewarding program. They have seen the improvement in many ways and are benefiting from this low impact relaxing form of exercise. Dorothy is always the first one to arrive for class. She shared that she has memorized the movements and has found this class to be extremely valuable to her. Our instructor, Mark, has been remarkable with educating our residents on how much of an impact “Tai Chi” can have. It can relieve physical effects of stress and also promotes deep breathing. It also improves lower body and leg strength and can help with arthritis pain, not to mention it helps reduces blood pressure. We “Thank You” Mark for sharing your wisdom and knowledge with our residents. 

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April 2016 Events in Cape Coral, FL: Believe in Yourself

Do you know that embracing a healthy lifestyle promotes brain health as well? This month we embark on our quarterly Alive in All Season theme of Healthy Aging: Let Wellbeing Thrive. Throughout April we will focus on brain health and encouraging you to Believe in Yourself. We will learn more about how physical health and exercise, diet and nutrition, cognitive activity, and social engagement can help keep both your body and brain healthy and potentially reduce your risk of cognitive decline. At the 2014 Alzheimer’s Association International Conference, results of a two-year clinical trial of older adults at risk for cognitive impairment showed that a combination of physical activity, nutritional guidance, cognitive training, social activities and management of heart health risk factors slowed cognitive decline. It’s never too late to make changes to achieve a healthier lifestyle.

Join us this month as we expand our knowledge of brain health and take steps to boost our brain health through our Healthy Brain series featuring our Daily Brain Builders and Wii Games designed to promote cognitive activity. Continue your research by perusing our Healthy Aging Resource Library, filled with volumes of information to help you and your loved ones age well. And, don’t forget to join us for our Brain Healthy Luncheon where we will nourish mind, body and soul. We look forward to sharing this month of healthful thinking and encouragement to Believe in Yourself – you can do this!

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

§  Crime and the Elderly Presentation as we welcome our special guest speaker from the Lee County Sheriff’s office to educate us on Elder Exploitation Awareness and Prevention because older adults are vulnerable to exploitation and targets for scams and fraud, and our local Sheriff’s office has developed a number of coalitions and programs to help combat these issues; this is definitely an eye opening topic that no one should miss, and this event is open to all Lee County residents, families, caregivers and area professionals; light refreshments will be served on April 11^th at 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm. (RSVP by April 6^th to 239-542-3121.)

§  Mind Blowing Motown & Martinis as we celebrate the beginning of Spring and enjoy the musical talents of our favorite Motown man, Greg Miller; this year we’re taking it up a notch, and having “The Band” join Greg for some mind blowing entertainment, and delicious appetizer’s and chocolate martinis will be served on April 29^th from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm. (RSVP by April 26^th to 239-542-3121.)

We look forward to sharing our April 2016 events in Cape Coral, FL at Juniper Village at Cape Coral with you as you Believe in Yourself.

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.