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.

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.