Ambassadors

New residents need time to adjust to their new home here at Juniper, and this is made easier by the kindness extended to them by our beloved Ambassadors.  They spend time with them explaining the different programs we have, exploring the facility, and helping them get acquainted with the other residents. As we recognize their good
work, they were treated to a delicious luncheon of Chinese take-out. Just a little perk of being and Ambassador!!!

First Responders Breakfast

Recently, we held a free brunch to honor the first responders in our community.  Fresh fruit, breakfast sandwiches, bagels and doughnuts were on hand for members of the Chatham Police Department,  the Harding Township Rescue Squad, the Mayor of Madison, Councilman Len Resto, and many others.  And we would also like to thank Pine Acres Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, and Chatham Hills Subacute Care Center for joining us in thanking the responders and their donation of food and other goodies.

August 2016 Events in Chatham, NJ: Breathe in Life

Each August we turn our focus to the environment by offering social events and educational opportunities on living a more environmentally sustainable life. By making caring choices and creating helpful habits we can all make a difference to our planet.

Did you know that an aluminum can may remain in its current condition in a landfill for up to 500 years? That same can, when recycled, can end up back on your grocer’s shelf in as little as two months. Recycling that aluminum can also saves energy. Enough energy, in fact, to power your television for three hours! Aluminum can be recycled over, and over and over again – without limit. Americans will use about 2.5 million plastic bottles every thirty minutes. If that bottle is not recycled it can spend the next 450 years or more in a landfill. A modern glass bottle will take about 4,000 years to biodegrade. Glass is 100% recyclable and can be recycled again, and again and again. So, the next time you are enjoying a delicious beverage, be conscious of the packaging and make the choice to recycle.

Join us this month as we promote the environment with a focus on our recycling programs – from annual rummage sales to shredding and more; our educational offerings will help you to support our environment and Breathe in Life!

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

§  Morris Museum Presents… Wildlife as we learn about what it takes for animals to survive, what it means to be on the brink of extinction, and how we can have a positive impact on the survival of wildlife in this informative and thought-provoking presentation on August 3^rd at 2:00 pm.

§  Drive-In Movie as darkness falls across the gigantic silver screen, the audience grows silent with anticipation and excitement, so join us as we go back in time and view the classic movie “An Affair to Remember” on our great lawn with movie treats provided, but feel free to BYOB on August 17^th at 8:00 pm.

§  Happy Hour as we spend the last few days of summer with Margaritas in hand, because it’s time to breathe in life and celebrate the waning days of summer, and weather permitting we will be outdoors enjoying appetizers of course on August 25^th at 4:30 pm.

§  Let’s Go Green eco-friendly program about saving the earth and what we can be doing now, so join us as Paul White presents: Our Environment, Our Planet on August 30^th at 6:30 pm.

We look forward to sharing our August 2016 events in Chatham, NJ at Juniper Village at Chatham with you as you Breathe in Life.

Thank You Volunteers!

We certainly couldn't nourish the spirit of life in all seasons without the support of those special people who volunteer.  To celebrate their involvement, we honored them with a spectacular dinner at Juniper.  These volunteers come from the community to assist with our programs, as well as residents who are the key members of our Ambassador program to welcome new residents.  We are truly grateful to them all!!!

Fun and Games

There has been a lot of afternoon activity here at Juniper.  Along with our regular bridge group, we recently started a weekly group to play all sorts of other card games.  Our games are played in the Bistro, and we were laughing and talking so loud we disturbed the bridge player's concentration!  To take a break from the games, we
enjoyed a stroll in the garden and admired the newly planted flowers. Both activities were a great way to begin the summer!

Happy Hour Musical Surprise

The residents of Juniper were wowed during happy hour when a new resident, Paule R., took center stage and belted out a fantastic version of "La Vie En Rose".  And this was her second day as a resident!!!   French born, Paule has lived a full life, and much of her experiences during the Nazi occupation have been chronicled in Peter Jenning's book, "The Century".  Paule was "discovered" in the 1980's by a musician who had performed with Edith Piaf, and he mentored her as she became an artist whose voice was often heard on French radio in New York.  We are delighted to have her, and hopefully she will bring her talent to our Juniper Glee Club!

July 2016 Events in Chatham, NJ: Stand in Integrity

Ah...the good old summer time filled with lazy, sunny days, ice cold treats, Independence Day celebrations, and get-togethers at the beach. Another sure indication of summer is our Alive in All Seasons theme of Volunteerism.

July is the perfect month to honor all of the many volunteers who contribute thousands of hours of time in service to our communities. From our four-legged volunteers to those of the two legged variety we are proud to say we receive more than 10,000 hours of precious time each year. We simply could not do it without all of your help, and this month we honor you. We will also be promoting the spirit of volunteerism by volunteering our time to help others. If you have some spare time on your hands consider joining us for a volunteer activity or better yet volunteer your time with us, we’d love to have you. What qualities make a good volunteer? Energy, passion, flexibility, creativity, reliability, commitment and perhaps most important of all – integrity.

Volunteerism benefits all parties involved. In addition to making new friends, volunteering also helps increase your self-confidence, provides a sense of purpose, combats depression and helps you stay physically healthy. Helping others also kindles happiness, as the London School of Economics found the more people volunteered, the happier they were.

In addition to volunteering opportunities, plan to join us during July for our summer celebrations and share our thanks as we honor those who Stand In Integrity with us.

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

§  Independence Day Barbecue for hamburgers and hotdogs with all the great fixings with fun and sun, join us at the best barbecue in town as we celebrate the 4th of July in true Juniper style on July 4^th at 11:30 am.

§  Concert Under the Stars as we invite you to bring your lawn chairs and join us for a summer musical extravaganza with entertainment provided by Chatham Community Band and refreshments provided by our Juniper chefs on July 12^th at 7:00 pm Rain or Shine.

§  American Masterpieces as Walter Choroszewski, local art expert, celebrates the great artists of America by showcasing 25 American masterpieces and sharing biographies of the artists, so join us for a different take on Americana on July 13^th at 2:00 pm.

§  How to Communicate with your Loved One our topic for the month at our CEU Series presented by Compassionate Care Hospice on July 20^th at 2:00 pm.

§  Volunteer Breakfast to get your day started right, stop by and pick up your complementary burrito breakfast because we recognize the incredible work that our volunteers do for us each and every day, and this is our way of saying “thank you” on July 21^st at 8:00 am.

We look forward to sharing our July 2016 events in Chatham, NJ at Juniper Village at Chatham with you as you Stand in Integrity.