A Musical Afternoon at JV-Chatham

There was a special musical performance by the David Aaron Trio here at Juniper on Saturday, and it was a standing room only crowd.  The trio was made up of a clarinet, piano and a drummer, and they played the standards that everyone loves so much.  They also showcased a game much like Name That Tune that was a fun way of jogging our memories, but we're pleased to say that they were not able to stump our residents!!!

Music is in the air at Juniper Village at Chatham!!!

The month of January is all about music here, and it's incredible how music touches so many of us.  Our community is so proud of our music lovers, from the amateur to the professionals.  We have residents who love to listen, were regular choir members, accomplished musicians, self-taught instrumentalists, and those who were at the top of their craft.  One new resident played piano as a youth, played in his high school marching band, but had felt all along he wanted to learn the drums.  Later in life, he had an encounter with a professional jazz musician who took him under his wing.  He eventually became a local player in many small groups in the area.  Another resident is a famous composer and arranger who continues his work from Juniper Village.  As a recording artist and through his collaborations with other artists, he has had 31 GRAMMY nominations (3 times a winner), 3 TONY nominations (winner, 2000 for Kiss Me Kate), 2 drama desk awards, 3 EMMY nominations and 4 CLIO awards.  Of course, no one can mistake our little French lady who bursts into song on all occasions!  Music does make our world go round!

January 2017 Events in Chatham, NJ: Welcome New Beginnings

Welcome to 2017! What a wonderful time for us to reflect on the past year and forge ahead with new beginnings. January is a time to begin again; a time when we make (and sometimes break) our New Year’s resolutions and focus on how we want to improve in the coming year.

January is also the month that Juniper Village begins our Winter Alive In All Seasons theme of Creative Expressions: “Explore Your Creativity” where in January we will focus on music! Do you know that research shows that music can help us physically by easing pain, helping us sleep better, eat less and enhance our blood vessel function? It is also suggested that music can help us mentally by reducing stress, relieving symptoms of depression, elevating mood, decreasing anxiety and improving cognitive performance. Because of this, Juniper Communities has adopted the Music & Memory program.

Through the use of MP3 players and headphones our teams download personalized music for each resident. These musical favorites tap deep memories and can bring participants back to life, enabling them to feel like themselves again, to converse, socialize and stay present. Learn more about our Music & Memory program by talking with our Connections Director and consider making a donation to this worthwhile program. We accept donations of new or used iPods, new over the ear headphones and iTunes gift cards.

Join us this month as we explore our creativity through music with outings to local musical performances, Elvis’ birthday celebrations and concerts by our Joyful Noise Choirs. We invite you to Welcome New Beginnings at Juniper Village and make a resolution to join us for activities and events throughout the year!

Our fabulous January 2017 events in Chatham, NJ at Juniper Village at Chatham include our:

§  Elvis is in the House so put on your blue suede shoes and let’s Rock n’ Roll down memory lane with Elvis, to join Vince Giaquinto during our happy hour session for this Hunk of Burning Love performance on January 6^th at 3:30 pm.

§  Dance Innovations as glitz, glamour and a whole lot of fun are what we are going to experience at this live performance of young ladies who really know how to strut their stuff and get us inspired with refreshments served on January 11^th at 6:15 pm.

§  Live Concert with David Arron Orchestra as they present a live trio consisting of keyboard, drums and clarinet performing a wide variety of standard music, both vocally and instrumentally, so don’t miss this truly spectacular show, with dancing allowed and encouraged on January 21^st at 2:00 pm.

§  Celebrate Chinese New Year, a grand traditional festival with many legends, traditions, taboos and food, so be our guests and enjoy a traditional Chinese meal as we celebrate the Year of the Rooster on January 27^th at 4:30 pm.

We look forward to sharing our January 2017 events in Chatham, NJ at Juniper Village at Chatham with you as you Welcome New Beginnings.