Team Spirit Shines at the Spearly Center

At Juniper Village The Spearly Center, we recognize that nurturing the spirit of life does not just apply to our residents!  Without our incredible staff, we simply could not deliver on our promise of quality care and service to our residents.  At the Spearly Center, we started an associate morale committee.  This committee is spearheaded by Barbara Pridemore, our staff development coordinator.  Each month we provide an opportunity for recognition and celebration.  For the month of July, we celebrated with a delicious 4th of July holiday BBQ, gifts for our team members, and entertainment provide by Sa'Rye - daughter of Brianna, our daytime concierge.

Thanks go out to all our associates.  Our Spearly team embodies the Juniper values of communication, collaboration, and FUN!

July 2015 Events in Denver, CO: Stand in Integrity

With our July 2015 events in Denver, CO at Juniper Village at The Spearly Center this month we kick off our summer quarter Alive In All Seasons theme “Stay Connected” where we will strive to stay connected to the community and the environment. Throughout July we will focus on staying connected to our community through Volunteerism, where we Stand In Integrity. The biggest and most visible benefit of volunteering is the impact on the community. Unpaid volunteers work magic in unifying communities. Through volunteer work you are able to connect with your community on a deeper level and help to make it a better place to live and grow. But what we don’t always realize is that volunteering is a two-way street. Volunteers benefit as much as the causes they support. Through volunteering you make new friends, expand your professional, social and support networks and boost your social skills. So, give it a try and experience the benefits of giving of yourself.

If you are looking for opportunities to share your time, check with our Connections Directors to see what opportunities we have, or join us in one of our volunteer projects. Also plan to join us during our July 2015 events in Denver, CO at Juniper Village at The Spearly Center as we recognize our Ambassador Program, focus on our Resident Computer Center and training or any other calendar item that catches your eye.

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

§  Goodwill Donation Station because here at The Spearly Center we enjoy giving back to the community, and one man’s trash may be another man’s treasure, as all month long we will be accepting donations of clothes, books, shoes and small items for Goodwill Industries from residents, family members, staff, and the community, so look for our mobile drop box in our community from July 1^st to July 31^st.

§  Stand In Integrity BBQ because our Juniper family believes that staying connected to the community is beneficial to all, we would like to extend a sincere invitation to our Partners in Health Care, First Responders and family members to this holiday BBQ as Dave Hidalgo will be performing festive American classics and grilled favorites of the summer will be served on our Outdoor Patio on July 3^rd at 11:00 am.

§  Spearly Volunteer Appreciation Celebration because volunteers benefit Spearly residents by providing meaningful companionships, self-worth, and opportunities to meet new people, and here at The Spearly Center, our residents truly appreciate our volunteers, and our volunteers truly appreciate our residents, so please join us in our Country Store as we celebrate our wonderful, dedicated volunteers on July 11^th at 2:30 pm.

     We look forward to sharing our July 2015 events in Denver, CO at Juniper Village at The Spearly Center with you as we Stand in Integrity.

Memorial Day

Here at The Spearly Center on May 25, 2015 we celebrated Memorial Day with a BBQ that the Residents enjoyed. The Residents gathered on the Outdoor Patio for some great BBQ favorites as well as live musical entertainment with Dave. The day was good with nice sunny weather!

June 2015 Events in Denver, CO: Live in Wellness

We close this quarter’s theme of Healthy Aging: “Let Wellbeing Thrive” with a focus on Food, as we Live in Wellness through our June 2015 events in Denver, CO at Juniper Village at The Spearly Center. Hippocrates advises, “Let food be thy medicine”. Research shows that eating a well-planned, balanced mix of foods every day has many health benefits such as reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, bone loss, some kinds of cancer, and anemia. But, food has other benefits. There are also emotional needs that are satisfied by food. Most of us have fond memories of food from days gone by. Whether it was our mom's homemade chocolate chip cookies, a hotdog from a street vendor or our wedding cake, food has a way of transporting us back to the past. It is in that spirit that Juniper’s dining program is called the H’art and Soul of Dining. The philosophy is that we impart spirited service, companionship and nourishment through the sharing of good food. In addition to meeting our resident’s unique nutritional needs, we also meet their emotional and social needs as well.

Join us for our June 2015 events in Denver, CO at Juniper Village at The Spearly Center to share in our hydration program, complete with healthy snacks and learn more about healthy food and wellness with our dietitian presentations as we continue to Live in Wellness.

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

§  Tea & Me: A Tea Bar Social because the Spearly family has partnered with our friendly neighbors to host this warm-hearted event, so Friends, family and the surrounding neighbors are cordially invited to a special tea social to listen to live music and sample teas from around the world on June 11^th from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

§  Father’s Day BBQ: Summer Solstice as the Spearly family would like to honor and pay tribute to all fathers on this wonderful holiday, so friends and family are invited to this festive gathering on our lovely Juniper patio, with a special invitation extended to our first responders for a quick bite on the go, as music will be provided by Dave Hidalgo, so we hope you can join us on June 19^th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

§  Spearly Iron Chef Challenge because Spearly loves a friendly competition, so it’s that time again for the secret ingredient challenge, as family and friends are invited to this exciting cook-off which will be hosted on our sunny Juniper patio, and our guest judges will vote for the best culinary creations while our residents enjoy the selections with music and entertainment provided by Dan Mc Clerran on June 25^th from 2:30 pm to 3:30 pm.

We hope to see you at one or more of our June 2015 events in Denver, CO at Juniper Village at The Spearly Center!

Team Spearly at the 2015 NAMI Walk

Every year, residents, staff and family members participate in the National Alliance on Mental Illness Walk, or NAMI Walk.  This event is for fundraising and creating support and awareness about mental illness.  Team Spearly was large this year with 20 participants!  The weather was perfect, the crowd was festive, and there were plenty of organizations with booths with information on services, support groups, and snacks.  Live music really got the walkers excited to be a part of this supportive event.  A great time was had by all who attended, and Team Spearly cannot wait until next year’s NAMI Walk.  

2015 Juniper Leadership Conference Awards

Juniper celebrated its 27^th anniversary this year.  Each year communities are honored for their achievements in critical operational and financial areas.

Awards were presented at the 2015 Juniper Leadership Conference, held this year in Baltimore’s historic inner harbor.  Awards were presented by Lynne Katzmann, founder and CEO of Juniper Communities, and Diane Byrne, Vice President of Program, Development, Training & Operational Oversight.

At the recent Juniper leadership conference, Juniper Village at the Spearly Center was presented the Juniper Innovation Award in recognition of implementation of Connect4Life in 2014.

May 2015 Events in Denver, CO: Grow Strong Daily

Fitness is on our mind during our May 2015 events in Denver, CO at Juniper Village at The Spearly Center with our Alive In All Seasons theme “Grow Strong Daily”. As you know, physical activity is good for you both physically and mentally. Regular physical activity can help you to continue to do the things you love and stay independent as you age. Exercise can reduce the risk of developing some diseases and reduce symptoms of some chronic conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and balance issues.

But, if exercise has not been a part of your daily routine how do you take that first step? Start by making it fun! Turn a walk around the block into a scavenger hunt – search for daffodils, birds, squirrels or lucky pennies. Instead of a dip in the pool, create an adventure as you pretend to swim with the dolphins. Rather than send your co-worker an email, walk to her office and communicate face to face, double the benefit with a smile! What’s important is to make it fun and just start – today!

Join us for our May 2015 events in Denver, CO at Juniper Village at The Spearly Center as we will Grow Strong Daily with Fitness Five, and walk “cross country” with our Route 66 Walking Program and learn more about keeping our hearts fit at our Healthy Heart Luncheon. We look forward to sharing these and many other activities with you this month. Peruse this month’s calendar, and we will see you soon!

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

§  Grow Strong Daily Fitness Fair because maintaining a healthy lifestyle for every resident is the goal of the Spearly community prizes can be won as residents take part in group and individual exercises, healthy body trivia, and other events and we welcome our friends, first responders and neighbors from the community to this fun and educational event on our sunny Juniper patio on May 8^th from 10:00 am to noon.

§  National Alliance for Mental Illness Walk held in Centennial, Colorado is a wonderful opportunity to show your support for mental illness while enjoying a nice leisurely walk and Team Spearly will have a booth to showcase our wonderful community and the residents we serve while networking with our Partners in Health Care with light refreshments served after the walk on May 16^th from 9:00 am to 11:00 am.

§  Memorial Day BBQ: Remembering Our Heroes and we would like to invite family and friends to share this memorable occasion, as we remember our men and women who have served in the Armed Forces with entertainment provided by Dave Hidalgo on our sunny Juniper patio and a variety of grilled favorites served on May 25^th from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm.

We hope to see you at one or more of our May 2015 events in Denver, CO at Juniper Village at The Spearly Center!