Stand in Integrity: July Events

July is the month in which we celebrate our nation’s independence with fireworks, cook outs and by cherishing our own personal freedoms. Nelson Mandela reminds us “to be free is not merely to cast off one’s chains, but to live in a way that respects and enhances the freedom of others.” In that spirit join us as we honor those who “Stand in Integrity.”

Dr. Barbara Killinger, PhD, offers this definition of integrity: “Integrity is a personal choice, an uncompromising and predictably consistent commitment to honor moral, ethical, spiritual and artistic values and principles.” To “Stand in Integrity” does not mean that you are flawless or perfect, it means that you admit your shortcomings; you have influence, not because people like you, but because people trust you, believe you, and follow you.

We will also celebrate this month’s Alive in All Seasons theme of Volunteerism by volunteering our time to others, honoring those who volunteer with us, including our Resident Ambassadors; and learning more about volunteer opportunities in the greater community.

Our fabulous activity offerings this month include our Volunteer and Family Celebration Cookout where we invite all of you who have volunteered with us to enjoy a tasty meal with a hearty side of gratitude on July 1^st at 5:00 pm; our Patriotic Songfest featuring Sandy Heisey saluting America’s great and honorable history on July 4^th at 3:00 pm; our Benefits of Volunteerism educational session lead by Jenee Fetterhoff from Grane Hospice who will share how anyone can be a volunteer regardless of limitations on July 16^th at 3:00 pm; our Healthcare Worker and First Responder Appreciation After Hours un-WINE event in the Club for nurses, firemen, EMTs, paramedics, care aides, social workers, and physicians ro enjoy a glass of wine or a frosty mug of beer on July 24^th at 4:30 pm; or our Live Music-Golden Oldies presentation hopping to the sounds of those great toe tapping songs with Marino Gaspari on July 29^th at 3:00 pm. Take a look at our calendar and join us for any and all activities that will help you make the most of these last few weeks of summer. 

The Way To Eat

Juniper Village at Lebanon spent the month of June focusing on healthy
aging with a special attention to the foods we eat.

The month started with our annual strawberry slicing for the Good
Samaritan Hospital Street Fair. Juniper Village Residents prepared
hundreds of strawberries for the Lebanon County Association of
Realtors' Strawberry Shortcake Booth.

We learned "The Way To Eat" from Maria Hollenbach. Maria is on a
crusade to change the way people eat. Based on her own dramatic
experiences of losing weight and changing her eating habits, she has
started a home-based business called Maria's Low-Carb, Sugar-Free
Kitchen. Maria gave us a live cooking demonstration featuring a few
of her special recipes. She prepared a greek pizza on a soy flour
crust and a strawberry shortcake made with zucchini muffins for us to
sample.

And we must not forget that June is National Dairy Month. The
Juniper Village Residents had a special visit from Dairy Princess,
Janae Herr. Janae grew up on a dairy farm and is a Junior at Penn
State majoring in Agriculture and Extension Education. She shared her
knowlege of the dairy industry as well as delicious milkshakes with
our Residents. What a great month full of fun and food.

Congratulations to our Graduates

The newest Juniper Village class of PEER Resident Advocates celebrated
their graduation from the Pennsylvania Empowerment Expert Residents
training course. Judith Weimer, Ombudsman, facilitated the eight week
interactive sessions. The graduation ceremony featured poems and
songs from former PEER graduates as well as a special recognition from
the PA House of Representatives to all our graduates. Thank you to
all our PEER Members and their dedication to work from the "inside"
with Juniper Staff and Residents to enhance quality of care and
quality of life for their "peers".

Toot Your Horn For Dad

Juniper Village Residents spent their Father's Day riding in style.
David Koons chauffeured Residents and their family members around
Juniper Village's spacious campus in his beautifully restored 1925
Model T Ford. The Connections team prepared delicious homemade
milkshakes for all to enjoy while waving to their friends as they
drove by.