Appraisal Day at Juniper Village at Chatham

This past weekend at Juniper Village was an exciting look into the past as we shared our family treasures with appraisers from the Cool Home Consignment shop.  The four appraisers, who had combined experience of a hundred years or more, spent the morning looking over items ranging from ivory carvings and  jewelry to paintings.  It was so interesting to hear how our residents and members from the community came to own these treasures, and despite learning their value, no one was willing to part with them.  The sentimental value was priceless.

Juniper Village at Chatham's First Glee Club Performance

Columbus Day was very special here at Juniper Village at Chatham as we witnessed the inaugural performance of our new Glee Club. Our Glee Club decided to take advantage of the fact that a presentation on Christopher Columbus was scheduled, by making their debut prior to it. Dressed patriotically in Red, White and Blue, they were on pins and needles until their accompanist, a resident's daughter, arrived, but despite their nervousness, they rallied and sang enthusiastically. Their program was short but heavy on National pride as they sang You're a Grand Old Flag, America the Beautiful, and the Star Spangled Banner. The club harmonized, and the audience even joined in for a few verses. A wonderful time was had by all.

October 2016 Events in Chatham, NJ: Show Your Colors

As we say good bye to Indian summer, we welcome the cooler air and slower pace of the autumn season. From warm apple cider, everything pumpkin and end of season hiking trips, there are so many reasons to enjoy autumn. William Cullen Bryant says it best, “Autumn, the year’s last, loveliest smile.” With the seasonal changes now in full swing we see fall flowers appearing where summer blooms once stood and leaves changing into vibrant shades of yellow, orange and red. The evening air has a slight chill and carries the scent of campfires, leaves and cinnamon spice. Our activities turn from swimming and baseball to raking leaves and football. Not only is Mother Nature showing her colors, but we begin to show our team colors with a focus on sports! Join us throughout the month as we bond over sporting events while cheering on our favorite teams, complete with tailgate parties and snacks.

Throughout October we will show our colors as we sponsor and support local sports teams. We will honor our associates who show their colors by “nurturing the spirit of life” with The Juniper Spirit awards. Alas, October would not be complete without celebrating the season with our annual Halloween Costume Party, which is open to ghosts and goblins of all ages. Join us this month and Show Your Colors!

Our fabulous October 2016 events in Chatham, NJ at Juniper Village at Chatham include our:

§  Columbus Day Celebration as in keeping with tradition, Paul White brings another great program about geography and the history of the New World by tracking this explorer's travels on October 10^th at 2:00 pm.

§  Oktoberfest to “Show your Colors” at our October festival with Eric Kersser performing in his colorful, authentic dress and showing off his fun accordion performance, as we invite you to try some of our traditional tasty foods and beers from around the world on October 21^st at 3:30 pm.

§  Discover the Value of Your Treasures if you have ever wondered what your cherished family treasures are worth now is your chance to find out, so don’t miss out on this opportunity for a FREE appraisal of your valued antique items on October 22^nd from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm.

§  Halloween Costume Party as we celebrate Halloween with refreshments, prizes for Best Costume and Best Door decorations, and many exciting and scary events will happen, so don’t miss out on October 31^st at 3:00 pm.

We look forward to sharing our October 2016 events in Chatham, NJ at Juniper Village at Chatham with you as you Show Your Colors.

National Assisted Living Week

Several weeks ago, we celebrated National Assisted Living Week, and we celebrated with special activities each day.  The residents and staff were given pens, snacks and candy every day.  The staff was treated to pizza as well as wraps, which were provided by Patient Care.  And to everyone's delight, Compassionate Care Hospice of Morris County provided us with an ice cream truck stocked with every frozen dessert imaginable.  Each resident also received a rose to thank them for their support.  It was a very special week!

Family Fun Day

It may have been one of the hottest days of the summer, but that didn't stop people from having fun at our annual Family Fun Day!!! We had vendors selling merchandise, free wine tasting, and terrific refreshments sponsored by various community organizations. Also on hand were games, a bouncy castle, train rides, pony rides, balloon
art, a caricaturist, and face painting. Timing was everything as we all retreated to our air-conditioned library for a fantastic magic show.  It was a great day for everyone!

Trip Down the Shore

What a beautiful trip down the shore!!!  Our trip to Long Branch and lunch at McCloones was just perfect.  The weather was lovely, and we all enjoyed strolling along the boardwalk.  Inspiring!!!

September 2016 Events in Chatham, NJ: Spread Your Joy

As the air begins to cool and summer wanes, Juniper Village ends our “Stay Connected” series by recognizing Friendship and Joy. What is it that brings you joy? Is it the wet nose of a newborn pup? The smile of your first grandchild? The taste of a triple chocolate ice cream cone? Whatever it is we invite you to share that joy with others at Juniper Village this month.

Much attention has been paid to studies regarding the effects of stress on your health, but what about the effects of joy? The landmark “Nun Study,” as it's often known, revealed that positive emotion is correlated with longevity: 90% of the most cheerful quarter of nuns was alive at the age of eighty-five, whereas only 34% of the least cheerful quarter lived to that age. Similarly, 54% of the most cheerful fourth was alive at age ninety-four, versus 11% of the least cheerful. Of the 678 sisters in the original study about four dozen are still living. So go ahead, grab that triple chocolate cone it might just extend your life!

Join us this month as we celebrate friendship and staying connected with calendar events such as our annual daffodil planting and our home warming, birthday party and Best Friend initiatives.

Our fabulous September 2016 events in Chatham, NJ at Juniper Village at Chatham include our:

§  Joy to You and Me as we Spread the Joy with Greg Quinn, our health guru, as he presents a program that truly promotes friendship and joy with laughing permitted and highly encouraged on September 8^th at 2:00 pm.

§  Family Fun Day as we delight in entertainment for all ages, with train rides, face painting, games, magic show, food and so much more, so join us with our co-sponsors for this wonderful celebration on our front lawn, all free on September 10^th from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm.

§  NJ Invents as Morris Museum docent, Tracy Kaminski, returns to Juniper with a hands-on exploration of the inventions that have changed the globe, including Thomas Edison’s Electric Light bulb, so join us and find out what people of the great state of New Jersey have contributed on September 14^th at 2:00 pm.

We look forward to sharing our September 2016 events in Chatham, NJ at Juniper Village at Chatham with you as you Spread Your Joy.