Memorial Day Tribute at Juniper Village at Lebanon

Everyone started gathering early in anticipation of the Patriotic Concert that was presented by the Joyful Noise Singers on Thursday, May 26th in the lobby of The Village.  The singers had been practicing for months, and finally the day arrived for the program.  The local V.A. loaned us five flags, representing each branch of the services, which provided great photo-ops before and after the show.   We started off with the Pledge of Allegience and included a set of songs honoring each of the branches of the military.   We are privileged to have some talented staff members and residents who provided some solos and readings of patriotic poems written by resident Harold Mohn.  The grand finale was a multi-media presentation of "Coming To America" with Paul Hirlinger doing the Neil Diamond part, with historic photos of immigrants arriving in America in the background.  When everyone joined in on "God Bless America" at the end, it was very moving.  We are proud of our veterans, and we salute their service to our country!

National Senior Health and Fitness Day

On May 25th, we celebrated National Senior Health and Fitness Day here at Juniper Village at Lebanon.  We had a variety of exercise classes and techniques for improving mental fitness, but our favorite program was taste-testing healthy smoothies created by Chef Ray.  We had combinations of exotic fruits such as  kiwis and mangoes, as well as the more traditional bananas, raspberries and peaches.  A variety of juices, yogurts, and other flavorings were added to create one-of-a-kind concoctions, each one better than the one before. Everyone got to try at least four or five different types of smoothies.  Then everyone moved to the lobby where Physical Therapist Jim Dumser gave us tips on how to improve and maintain good physical fitness.  With all of the daily exercise offerings and our new Vitality Suite, every day is National Senior Health and Fitness Day at Juniper Village at Lebanon!

June 2016 Events in Lebanon, PA: Live in Wellness

What is wellness? The National Wellness Institute defines wellness as "a conscious, self-directed and evolving process of achieving full potential." At Juniper we believe in fostering this definition of wellness everyday by offering programs and services that help our residents achieve their full potential. As we wind down our Healthy Aging series, this month we focus on Food by highlighting our H’Art and Soul of Dining Signature Program.

Throughout our lives the most important discussions, revelations, decisions and announcements have transpired around the dinner table. When company came over we caught up on the latest gossip over coffee and fresh baked goods. If you needed advice from your parents, it was often given while enjoying Mom’s delicious pot roast on a Sunday evening. Why should that be any different when you enter your retirement years in one of our communities?

With the kitchen often being the heart of the home, we have developed H’Art and Soul of Dining with this in mind. This program strives to impart spirited service, companionship and nourishment through sharing the joy of good food – just like home! Our dining program is designed to not only meet resident’s physical needs, but their emotional and social needs as well. We believe this program provides a perfect balance of nutritious and delicious food choices, comfortable atmosphere and ambiance, social interaction, cleanliness and a spirit of service.

Indulge with us this month as we focus on the “heart” of the home with program offerings centered on food and nutrition such as our hydration program with healthy snacks and juices and educational presentations by a dietitian. Join us in June as we Live in Wellness.

Our fabulous June 2016 events in Lebanon, PA at Juniper Village at Lebanon include our:

§  Blood Drive For Central PA Blood Bank because each pint of blood donated can save as many as three lives, so join us at Juniper Village at Lebanon to make your contribution to the Central PA Blood Bank, as everyone’s participation is encouraged and much appreciated a the Blood Bank set up in The Club of the Community House with no appointment necessary, and a special “Goody Bag” will be given to each participant on June 6th from 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

§  Farm-to-Table: Cruciferous Vegetables for Cancer Protection with Trevor Sipe, executive chef at WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital, as he teaches participants basic nutrition principals and how to incorporate cancer fighting broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale and other greens into daily meal planning, as well as how to prepare and store cruciferous vegetables while preparing a healthy menu option that participants will be able to sample and prepare at home in this FREE educational program, which will be held in The Club of the Community House, while a light, healthy lunch is provided on June 22nd from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.

We look forward to sharing our June 2016 events in Lebanon, PA at Juniper Village at Lebanon with you as you Live in Wellness.