Juniper Supports Breast Cancer Awareness

Pictured here is our very own Hatcher Micone, a breast cancer survivor. We at Juniper feel it is imperative to join the battle and support Breast Cancer Awareness month.

Healthy Aging Resource Library

Juniper Village invites you to "Check Out" our new books recently purchased for our Healthy Aging Resource Library. These books are opening the possibilities of gaining new knowledge right at our finger tips. Please, come visit and learn.

Down the Shore

Sadly, we said farewell to end of summer with our last trip "down the shore".  We had a lovely lunch at McCloone's in Long Branch, then spent some time contemplating the ocean and one courageous surfer who just couldn't catch a wave.  We were blessed once again with perfect weather.  Hope fall doesn't disappoint!

Show Your Colors: October Events

October brings forth vibrant color in our foliage as well as our sports teams. Our high school football teams will be in full swing and hockey season will prepare to fill the stands with team colors and spirit. Juniper Communities will also be honoring our colors with many sports-themed activities and events. We will be enjoying the changing colors of the season as we transition from summer to fall and the crazy costumes of our annual Halloween celebrations.

While showing our colors we not only focus on our team colors, but also showing our true colors. We recognize that working together as a team, results in better coordination of care, better quality of care and as a result better lives for our residents. This is evidenced by our excellent clinical outcomes data. We are happy to see the results of collaboration resulting in decreased re-hospitalizations and better quality of life for our residents.

Our fabulous activity offerings this month include our Inspiring Athletes Lecture in which Paul White introduces us to 20 athletes who have overcome challenges and become role models for others on October 13^th at 6:30 pm; our Happy Birthday NJ Presentation featuring Emily Embler from Morris Museum with an exciting and informative program on the Birth of NJ on October 14^th at 2:00 pm; our Elopement Risk and Prevention CEU Class on October 16^th at 2:30 pm; our Oktoberfest Celebration with fun-filled accordion player, Eric Kersser, and beer sampling along with many other surprises on October 16^th at 3:00 pm; our Cardio Connection CEU Class on October 21^st at 2:00 pm; or our Sorcery in the Bible Discussion that looks at the Biblical prohibition of sorcery and its ramifications as well as a look at specific times that sorcery was performed in the Bible on October 29^th at 10:00 am!

Please look through our calendar to celebrate the spirit of autumn with us and Show Your Colors!

Christine Bellofatto joins Kiwanis

We are pleased to announce that Christine Bellofatto is the newest member to join the Chatham/Madison chapter of Kiwanis. The celebration was held on September 16th at the Madison Hotel. At this occasion, the outgoing board of directors were recognized for serving and the new board was appointed.

Spread Your Joy: September Events

September signifies the end of summer with Labor Day celebrations and the Autumnal Equinox on the 23^rd. In this last month of our “Stay Connected” series we aspire to connect with our friends and embrace the theme of Spread Your Joy.

The Mayo Clinic tells us that friends are good for your health. They can help you celebrate good times, provide support during bad times, prevent loneliness and give you a chance to offer needed companionship, too. Friends increase your sense of belonging and purpose, boost happiness, reduce stress, and improve your self-confidence and self-worth. Friends can also encourage you to increase healthy habits – it’s always better to walk, run, swim or exercise with a friend. And friends don’t always have to be of the human kind either! Several studies have shown that heart attack patients who have pets survive longer than those without.

Our fabulous activity offerings this month include our Grandparents’ Day Fair featuring entertainment and games plus music and delicious refreshments on September 7^th at 1:30 pm; our Big Band program presented by David Aaron celebrating all things Jazz and Swing on September 11^th at 2:00 pm; our Body Movements to Open the Heart holistic exercise class led by Gregory Quinn on September 25^th at 1:30 pm; or our Understanding the Physician’s Orders for Life-Sustaining Treatment continuing education seminar for nurses and other healthcare providers on September 25^th at 5:30 pm.

Please look through our calendar and join us for any events that can help you stay connected, cultivate friendships and Spread Your Joy!

"Down the Shore"

Our third trip "down the shore" absolutely topped the previous ones. We traveled to Point Pleasant Beach and had lunch at a restaurant directly on the inlet. Not only was the seafood spectacularly fresh, but it was so relaxing sitting by the water and watching the boats go by!