January 2016 Events in Denver, CO: Welcome New Beginnings

Happy New Year! January is the time when we all welcome new beginnings and set resolutions to make this year better than the last. But how does one keep those resolutions throughout the year ahead? The New York Times offers four suggestions: First, make a concrete plan, something visual to embed it to memory. Second, put something you value on the line – is it your health or your pocketbook – keep that in mind when you are tempted to break your resolution. Third, bundle your temptations. For instance, you want to exercise more, but struggle getting to the gym and you also have a fondness for gossip magazines but feel they are a waste of time. Combine the two – read the magazines only at the gym! And fourth, seek social support. You can achieve more by pursuing goals with the help of a mentor.

Still haven’t made any resolutions? Resolve to join us every month for a wide variety of events and activities. This month we explore our creativity through music with outings to local musical performances, Elvis’ birthday celebrations and concerts by our Joyful Noise Choir. We invite you to Welcome New Beginnings and make regular visits to Juniper Village part of your new year’s goals!

Our fabulous January 2016 events in Denver, CO at Juniper Village at The Spearly Center include our:

§  Spearly Sidekick Super Star Karaoke: Elvis Presley as the “King of Rock and Roll” still reigns, our annual birthday bash to honor this musical icon will be filled with energy, enthusiasm and Spearly’s own Karaoke Super Stars, so we would like to invite friends, family and our neighbors to this event to come mix and mingle with our Spearly family, enjoy some peanut butter and ‘nana bites, and sing one of your own Elvis favorites in the Country store on January 8^th from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

§  2^nd Annual Disco Fever Dance Off as we are reminiscing to the 70’s in this disco inferno dance party, and this invitation is extended once again to our friends, family and neighboring communities, so feel free to wear your favorite ensemble that showcases your personality as our local disc jockey will play tunes from Donna Summer, The Bee Gees, Blondie and other popular artists of that era on January 21^st from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

§  Joyful Noise Choir Concert because music is comforting, inspiring and beneficial for just about everyone, our Spearly residents would like to share their musical talents with you, so please join us as we host our first vocal performance event, the Joyful Noise Choir Concert, accompanied by light refreshments on January 30^th at 11:00 am.

We look forward to sharing our January 2016 events in Denver, CO at Juniper Village at The Spearly Center with you as we Welcome New Beginnings.

December 2015 Events in Denver, CO: Celebrate Little Things

This month is all about celebrations! Not only will we be celebrating holidays such as Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa and New Year’s Eve, but we will also celebrate the little things that make life worthwhile. Little things such as the reassuring touch of a friend’s hand, a kind word from an acquaintance and a warm smile from a stranger.

In our all too busy lives we sometimes forget to honor the simple things in life that bring us peace and joy. Most experts recommend that we allow 10-20 minutes of relaxation and stress relief each day. Making time for that can even be a stressful experience! During this busy month of baking, shopping, visitors and juggling tasks take time to remember what is really important.

Here are some tips to keep holiday stress in check: Acknowledge your feelings – you are not alone as holiday stress is not uncommon. Be realistic with expectations – you can only do so much, learn to say no. Ask for help when needed – everyone wants to be needed and may feel more included by being able to contribute. Plan ahead to minimize unplanned expenses and tasks. Take a breather – take a walk at night and do some stargazing, listen to soothing music, or get a massage. Above all enjoy all the holidays have to offer by sharing time with others.

Join us during the busy month of December for our annual cookie exchange and holiday celebrations. Take time to Celebrate Little Things with those you love.

Our fabulous December 2015 events in Denver, CO at Juniper Village at The Spearly Center include our:

§   Celebrate The Little Things Holiday Soiree because Arthur Conan Doyle said it best, “It has long been an axiom of mine that the little things are infinitely the most important,” so family, friends and our surrounding community neighbors are invited to attend this warm, festive event and Celebrate The Little Things with us with live holiday music, great food, refreshments and door prizes will be in full swing, so please join us in our Country Store on December 10^th at 2:30 pm.

§  Spearly Traditions Eggnog Social as time-honored Holiday Traditions are always meaningful and fun, like building snowmen, making a gingerbread house, lighting the menorah, and singing traditional Holiday songs are all family favorites, so Family Members, Friends and Partners in Caring, please join us in our Country Store for this social gathering as we relax, sip eggnog, and discuss our own family traditions and learn about new ones on December 24^th at 2:30 pm.

§  Spearly New Year’s Eve Rock-A-Palooza to enjoy music, dancing, food, games, prizes, party favors and FUN with all the festive, friendly camaraderie taking place in our Country Store, so let’s rock out and welcome the New Year on December 31^st at 2:30 pm.

We look forward to sharing our December 2015 events in Denver, CO at Juniper Village at The Spearly Center with you as we Celebrate Little Things.