This month at Juniper Village we continue our Creative
Expressions Series with a focus on Art.
Creating art for many of our seniors has been a lifelong
passion, for others it may have been a casual hobby or serious vocation.
Whatever the reason, art has substantial benefits to our bodies, minds and
spirits! In Successful Aging, John W. Rowe, MD, and Robert L. Kahn, PhD,
discuss key aspects of successful aging: low risk of disease, high mental and
physical functioning, and being actively engaged in life. Expressive art
activities promote active engagement in life in positive, healthy, and
fulfilling ways - in other words, nurturing the spirit of life. Recent studies
further indicate that older adults who participate in art programs have fewer
doctor visits, use less medication, and experience a lower rate of depression –
all resulting in lower healthcare costs.
Our fabulous activity offerings
this month include our Will You Be Mine Valentine’s Day Social as we celebrate
this heart-warming holiday with great music and tasty treats at this affair
hosted in our quaint Country store for our dear family members and friendly
neighbors with a chance to win a great raffle and other door prizes on February
13th from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm; our Celebrate the Bayou Mardi Gras
Festivity exciting gala festivities taking place in our Country store and
overflowing to the patio with tasty Cajun food and traditional New Orleans
music so don your favorite mask and pile on the beads as we celebrate the best
of the Bayou deep in the heart of Spearly on February 17th from 2:30
pm to 3:30 pm; or our Awaken Your Passion 5th Annual Spearly Art
Show as we showcase the creative and artistic styles of our residents with
prizes awarded in several categories on February 26th from 3:30 pm
to 5:00 pm.
Look through our calendar and plan
to join us this month and “Awaken Your Passion” as we explore various mediums
to expression through weekly art programs and visits to local art museums. Or,
if art isn’t your thing, tailgate with us during the Super Bowl, await the
Ground Hog’s prediction, our join in one of our festive celebrations on
Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day or Mardi Gras.
