Grow Strong Daily: May Events

Welcome to May where we will be dancing around the May Pole on May Day; donning opulent hats for the Kentucky Derby and sombreros for Cinco de Mayo; honoring our mothers on Mother’s Day and our fallen heroes on Memorial Day. What a fantastic month of celebration! In addition to observing these holidays, Juniper Village will be focusing on this month’s Alive In All Seasons theme “Grow Strong Daily” with an emphasis on fitness.

Studies show exercise is an effective treatment for many chronic conditions such as arthritis, heart disease and diabetes and can also help people with high blood pressure, balance problems or difficulty walking. Stress management, improved mood and cognitive function are other benefits of regular exercise. This is why Juniper Village makes exercise a part of every day! We are completely dedicated to whole person wellness and “nurturing the spirit of life” for each individual we touch by encouraging an active body, an engaged mind and a fulfilled spirit.

Join us here at Juniper Village at the Spearly Center for our Hip to be Fit Sports Challenge on May 6^th from 10:00 am to noon; the National Alliance for Mental Illness Walk in Centennial Central Park on May 17^th from 8:30 am to 11:00 am; and our Grow Healthy Daily Memorial Day BBQ on May 26^th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. See our newsletter calendar for a complete listing of events and come visit us during any that suit your fancy!

A Sea Of Green

For those lucky enough to be in our building on Monday, March 17th,
everywhere you turned you saw green: from the hanging decorations that
adorned our halls and common areas, to the attire of both residents
and staff, and even our food! For Monday was St. Patrick's Day, and
no where was there more celebration than at The Spearly Center.

The day started off with a performance in our main dining room by the
Irish Heritage Step Dancers. A competitive dance group composed of
youth of all ages, they engaged our residents with a variety of feet
thomping dance steps, unique costumes, and traditional Irish music.
And our residents didn't hang back as they did some dance renditions
of their own. In the afternoon, two parties were held: one in our
newly renovated Country Store, and the other on the Spruce
neighborhood. Don Garcia provided live entertainment- an assortment
of rock n' roll, Irish tunes, and his signature vocal renditions. The
celebration was topped off by a variety of tasty treats, including
pastries, cookies, jello and whipped cream- all dyed green for the
occasion. Mmmmm.... delicious!

Believe in Yourself: April Events

April, the month where we play innocent pranks on April Fool’s Day; celebrate Springtime and Easter with egg hunts, brunches, and church; pay homage to mother earth on Earth Day; and welcome the return of America’s favorite pastime – Baseball. This month we embark on a new quarter in our Alive in All Seasons calendar where we celebrate Healthy Aging and will “Let Wellbeing Thrive”. Throughout April our focus is on the brain and honoring the theme “Believe in Yourself”. Did you know that activities that are good for your heart are also good for your brain? The American Heart Association tells us that protecting memory and brain health is a matter of keeping your heart and blood vessels healthy. Regular cardio exercise and a healthy diet not only keep your heart happy, but your brain too.

This month’s offerings include activities and events that will keep our bodies and brains healthy and renew our faith in ourselves. Educational opportunities will cover brain health topics such as brain booster activities and ways to keep fit. We will rejoice in our individuality and celebrate ourselves through life affirming reminiscent and creative activities while reminding each other to “Believe in Yourself”.

Please join us here at Juniper Village at the Spearly Center for our “Who Wants to be a Brainiac?” competition on April 8^th from 10:00 am to 11:00 am; our Spearly Open House on April 24^th from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm; and our Believe in You Tips from the Experts presentation on April 29th from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm. See our newsletter calendar for a complete listing of events and come visit us during any that suit your fancy!