Awaken Your Passion: February Events

This month at Juniper Village we continue our Creative Expressions Series with a focus on Art.

Creating art for many of our seniors has been a lifelong passion, for others it may have been a casual hobby or serious vocation. Whatever the reason, art has substantial benefits to our bodies, minds and spirits! In Successful Aging, John W. Rowe, MD, and Robert L. Kahn, PhD, discuss key aspects of successful aging: low risk of disease, high mental and physical functioning, and being actively engaged in life. Expressive art activities promote active engagement in life in positive, healthy, and fulfilling ways - in other words, nurturing the spirit of life. Recent studies further indicate that older adults who participate in art programs have fewer doctor visits, use less medication, and experience a lower rate of depression – all resulting in lower healthcare costs.

Our fabulous activity offerings this month include our Hands-On Pottery Workshop as local artist M.J. McFalls from Elmlock Pottery teaches us different pottery techniques to make a small item to keep on February 11^th from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm (RSVP to 717-272-8782); our Art Show and Reception a complimentary event with light refreshments to be held in The Club in the Community House that is open to the public on February 19^th from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm; or our Photography Workshop with Ralph Ashburn who shares helpful tips on taking great photos during this free workshop that is open to everyone, no matter what level of experience you may have, on February 26^th from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

Look through our calendar and plan to join us this month and “Awaken Your Passion” as we explore various mediums to expression through weekly art programs and visits to local art museums. Or, if art isn’t your thing, tailgate with us during the Super Bowl, await the Ground Hog’s prediction, our join in one of our festive celebrations on Valentine’s Day, Presidents Day or Mardi Gras.