Celebrate the Little Things ~ Holiday Baking at its Best

What would the holidays be without fresh-baked cookies? Judy H. and Ellie R. are baking up a storm in Cottage One.
Ellie R. decorates under the close supervision of Rose C.

Holiday Happenings at Juniper Village at Naples

Residents at Juniper Village at Naples were proud to host the Boys and Girls Club of Collier County last week. As Santa's helpers, the boys and girls delighted the crowd with traditional holiday carols. Old fashioned egg nog and Christmas cookies were enjoyed by all.

Christine V., resident of Juniper Village at Naples, puts on her dancing shoes and jingle bell rocks around the Christmas tree.

It's Dancer, it's Prancer, it's Donner, it's Blitzen....no, it's the Boys and Girls Club of Collier County arriving at Juniper Village at Naples to entertain residents with holiday songs and sing-a-longs.!

The Lore of the Juniper

Dr. Gerald Levitt, son of Juniper Village at Naples resident, Leonard (Lenny), has taken the juniper to a new level. Dr. Levitt cultivates bonsai trees and was captivated by the regard Juniper Village has for the juniper tree.

The evergreen juniper is considered a metaphor for the life spirit in Chinese culture. Juniper Communities chose the juniper as a symbol for our philosophy of nurturing the spirit of life in those we serve. Juniper trees have a rich and varied symbolic history. For instance, junipers planted near the door will encourage only those with positve energy and intent to enter. Another use of the juniper branch is to hang over a doorway to ward off illness. Not only is the juniper a symbolic barrier to ill health, but in fact juniper branches were burned during the 1918 flu epidemic as an aerial antiseptic.

Dr. Levitt embraced the Chinese cultural metaphor of the juniper and interpreted it as a bonsai. He and his wife, Carol, presented the bonsai shown here as a gift to Juniper Village at Naples.  We welcome family involvement of all types within our community.  The varied talents of our residents and families enrich the environment of Juniper Village at Naples.  Welcome to Lenny, Jerry, and Carol - we are grateful to have you as part of our Juniper family!

Second Annual Food Drive

Juniper Village is feeding body and soul this November with our Second Annual Food Drive to benefit the Local Food Pantry. Hunger affects people of all ages and we want to help. You may drop off food from November 1 - 30 at Juniper Village. Local area businesses will also be designated drop off locations. Our goal is to collect 1000 pounds of food for the food pantry. Join us in our efforts to support our local Community. 100% of your donation will stay local.  To inquire about volunteering for the food drive, please call 239.598.1368.

Stop by Juniper Village to see our progress and warm up with a cup of complimentary gourmet coffee for your donation.