Awaken Your Passion: February Events

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 Millburn High School Art Exhibit as students from Millburn High School meet with Juniper Village Mentors, for this intergenerational/interactive discussion on art on February 3^rd at 3:00 pm; our The Art of Comedy with Uncle Floyd performance in a not-to-be-missed hilarious comedy spectacular that is sure to make you laugh your socks off on February 8^th at 2:30 pm; our Stories of the Presidents presentation of facts about the Presidents that will surprise you with Darrell Ann Murphy, who reveals some of the secrets we never knew on February 12^th at 2:00 pm; or our Brushstrokes lecture where you can learn everything you wanted to know about impressionist artists as Judith Ebright returns with a new interpretation on this style on February 19^th at 2:00 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.