Oyster Bar

It started with a casual dinner conversation..."Wouldn't it be nice to have an oyster bar?"  And with that, the Mystic Knights of the Sea was born! A few residents got together a small group for a Friday night cocktail hour held once a month.  Our chef Frank was consulted, members of the group chipped in to cover the costs, and a feast of oysters on the half shell and crisp white wine was the result.  What better way to welcome summer?  The Knights plan to have other seafood for their next get-together...fresh crab meat or shrimp cocktail, anyone?

The Kent Place Hummingbirds performed for a packed house at Juniper Village at Chatham!

The 3rd, 4th and 5th graders sang a variety of songs which everyone thoroughly enjoyed.  One of our residents especially enjoyed the concert as she was a graduate of the school and a former member of the chorus.  It was also special because prior to the concert, several of the residents became pen pals with some of the girls, and they finally got to meet each other. It was the start of a beautiful friendship that the residents hope will continue.

Bean Bag Toss Tournament

Our latest addition to our sports program is the Bean Bag Toss Tournament.  We had a great turn-out for our first game, and everyone was totally surprised at how much fun this was for everyone – players and spectators alike.

June 2015 Events in Chatham, NJ: 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 Chatham, NJ at Juniper Village at Chatham. 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 Chatham, NJ at Juniper Village at Chatham 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 Chatham, NJ at Juniper Village at Chatham include our:

§  Dieting Is That The Answer Seminar as Monica Hansen, dietitian, educates us on dieting in our senior years and whether it is healthy for us on June 17^th at 6:30 pm.

§  Continuing Education Units Series on the topic of hospice care as well as understanding food and hydration needs at the end of life on June 23^rd at 4:00 pm.

§  BYO Cooking Demonstration by Executive Chef Frank Pascale who will demonstrate an experience of food from Tuscany on June 24^th at 6:00 pm. (RSVP to 973-966-5483 for limited seating at $20.00 per person.)

§  The Great Chefs Lecture by Paul White that is sure make your mouth water as we learn about all the fabulous culinary artists from around the world and their signature dishes on June 25^th at 6:30 pm.

We hope to see you at one or more of our June 2015 events in Chatham, NJ at Juniper Village at Chatham!

Mother's Day Makeovers

Eight residents were treated to special Mother's Day makeovers, followed by a Mother's Day shopping spree with vendors from the community.  It was a great way to honor the mothers in our lives.

Juniper Leadership Conference 2015 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 Chatham was presented the Juniper “We are Family” Award in recognition of the highest percentage of family calls in the company in 2014.

May 2015 Events in Chatham, NJ: Grow Strong Daily

Fitness is on our mind during our May 2015 events in Chatham, NJ at Juniper Village at Chatham 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 Chatham, NJ at Juniper Village at Chatham 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 Chatham, NJ at Juniper Village at Chatham include our:

§  Mother’s Day Makeovers where you can stop in and pick-up a few gifts in a little last minute shopping along with watching some residents have professional makeovers while refreshments are served on May 9^th at 1:30 pm.

§  Excerpts of George Washington Performance with the talented Peter Small impersonating our first President in this historical tribute on May 11^th at 2:00 pm.

§  What is the H Word presentation as part of our Continuing Education Units Series we will be discussing Hospice care on May 19^th at 4:00 pm.

§  Kent Place Chorus Concert featuring one local school’s contributions to the happiness of our residents with a spectacular performance on May 28^th at 3:30 pm.

We hope to see you at one or more of our May 2015 events in Chatham, NJ at Juniper Village at Chatham!