Welcome New Beginnings: January Events

It is hard to believe how time has flown and we now, once again, welcome in a new year—2014! This January, as part of our Alive in All Seasons program we will be celebrating the magic of music. Music has long been recognized as a healing tool in the writings of Pythagoras, Aristotle and Plato. A quote by Plato helps us understand the enormity and power of music; “music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything”.

Music is indeed part of our souls, our imaginations, our lives. It is no wonder that people love music; it inspires us, sparks our minds, taps into our creativity, heals our souls, motivates us to dance, to laugh, to cry. This January we will celebrate music in all its glory!

We will be hosting several open events at our community this month. Please join us for our Elvis Tribute Party at 3:00 pm on January 8^th, our 1st Annual Talent Show at 2:30 pm on January 10^th, our Musical Family Luncheon at noon on January 15^th, and Karaoke at 2:00 pm on January 25^th. We encourage you to review our calendar for other offerings and attend any or all of the activities that are of interest to you.

It’s going to be another great month here at Juniper Village at Naples. Let us join together in music and “Welcome New Beginnings”. 

Santa Claus Visits Juniper Village at Naples

Residents and staff had a special visit five days before Christmas. Jolly old St Nick stopped by to make sure his list was up to date. Several residents were relieved to see they were on the nice list. Warnings were given to those on the naughty list so they could make last minute reprieves. We are certain there will be no one waking up to coal this Christmas. Juniper Village at Naples wishes you and your families a wonderful holiday season and a glorious new year!

Juniper Village at Naples Enjoys a Musical Jubilee

Residents and staff of Juniper recently attended the Holiday concert at First Presbyterian Church. This Musical Jubilee included favorite tunes from Jingle Bells to Jerry Lee Lewis. Brian Gurl lead the five piece production which encompassed a taste of Rock 'n Roll, Broadway, Jazz and comedy. The musicians were all incredibly talented and a great time was had all our attendees. What a great way to kick off the Holiday Season!

Juniper Village at Naples Honor Wall Dedication

Juniper Village at Naples along with their Partners in Caring, Vitas Innovative Hospice, paid tribute to residents past and present that have served our country. The celebration was attended by many local dignitaries including Ben Nelson, Bonita Spring's Mayor, North Naples Fire Department Chief, and Deputy Chief. After a touching remembrance of the events at Pearl Harbor by Russell Winsett, a survivor of the actual attack, the wall was unveiled. This year December 7, 2013 will mark the 72nd anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor. Our Veteran's Wall will continue to grow as we honor future residents that have served a branch of the military.

Learn more about some of Our Veterans.

Juniper Village at Naples 5th Annual Food Drive

Juniper Village at Naples concluded there 5th annual Food drive this
November. Staff, area professionals and family members contributed
non-perishables to be delivered to the Harry Chapin Food Bank. Over
400 pounds of food was raised to help this worthy cause. Thank you to
all who participated.

Celebrate Little Things: December Events

"The more you praise and celebrate your life,

the more there is in life to celebrate" ~Oprah Winfrey

 

This December, as part of our Alive In All Seasons program

we will be focusing on traditions. Traditions play such an

important role within our lives by providing a shared identity

and sense of belonging, comfort and joy. Traditions allow us

to tap into our deep and rich cultural, family and religious

heritage. Our Alive In All Seasons tagline this month of

"Celebrate Little Things" reminds us that these traditions,

many of which are small, little things, can serve as the glue

that binds us together and makes our lives great.

 

Celebrations will be abundant this holiday season here at

Juniper Village as we share memories from our residents,

families and our associates about traditions, beliefs and

customs that have shaped our lives. We will learn about how

other cultures celebrate winter holidays, complete with the

singing of carols and the sampling of some delicious ethnic

treats. We will gain respect and insight into each other as

we reflect upon our unique and cherished traditions, and;

maybe create some new ones along the way!

 

You are cordially invited to join us in celebration for

December 12th Holiday Cookie Exchange, December 18th

Celebrating Holiday Traditions Family Luncheon, December

23rd Santa Claus Social Hour.

 

So, this holiday season please stop by and celebrate

with us as we "Celebrate Little Things"

Elephant Fest 2013

 

Juniper Village at Naples was a proud sponsor of Elephant Fest 2013.
This annual event is held at the Naples Zoo as a benefit for the Alzheimer's
Support Network. Residents, families and volunteers enjoyed a day at the zoo
while supporting a wonderful organization.

Cherish the Journey and Keep the Spirit of Family: November Events

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, and, it is indeed a perfect time to celebrate with loved ones; so it is not surprising that our Alive in All Seasons focus for the month of November is families: Cherish the Journey! Matsuo Basho wrote "every day is a journey, and the journey itself is home". These beautiful words remind us of the importance of cherishing this journey of life through celebrations that bind us together; family and friends, nurturing our spirits and fulfilling us in deep and meaningful ways.

This month as we celebrate our Alive in All Seasons theme of family: "Cherish the Journey", we will be hosting many wonderful activities and events with our focus on family! We will be working with residents, families, associates and friends to create family trees and start autobiographical journals. We will enjoy rich and meaningful activities utilizing the traditions, customs and skills of many of our family members, friends and all the significant people that have impacted our lives. We will reminisce about favorite family recipes, learn about families in different cultures, and join together in giving thanks. These activities will foster the development of deep connections with one another, thus, allowing us to cherish and celebrate each others' lives. We will enjoy the opportunity to create and relish more memories of delightful moments along this beautiful journey of life together!

We invite you to join us as we celebrate the beautiful gift of family, sharing some of your time treasured stories, traditions, customs and wisdom gathered with your loved ones on your journey together! We are filled with gratitude as we give thanks for yet another year bringing joy to the lives of all those on our path! We wish all of our families and friends a beautiful Thanksgiving holiday overflowing with rich abundance! All this month we will also be hosting several highlighted family and community events that include: the Alzheimer's Support Network Elephant Fest at the Naples Zoo on November 9 from 9 am until 12 pm, our Holiday Tips Concerning Alzheimer's educational workshop about how to make the holidays more enjoyable and understandable for all including light refreshments on November 14 from 10 am until 11:30 am, and our Giving Thanks Family Luncheon featuring a turkey dinner with all the fixings on November 20 from 12 pm until 1 pm. We encourage you to review our calendar and join us for any or all of our events as we celebrate families and Cherish the Journey!

Boss's Day Celebration at Juniper Village

Juniper Village at Naples celebrated Boss's Day with a twist. The Leadership team hosted a barbeque for staff and our partners in caring. Master Griller Adam, Director of Wellness, toiled over a hot grill. Steven, Dietary Manager, prepared homemade side dishes. Erin, Executive Director, made desserts to delight the crowd. Thank you to our staff for all the dedicated work you do!

 

 

 

Juniper Village at Naples Takes to the High Seas

Residents, associates and family members enjoyed a lovely cruise on the Gulf of Mexico. The Naples Princess, a three tiered boat departed from downtown Naples for an afternoon adventure. Dolphins and manatees were sighted along with several feathered friends. The cruise also included sightseeing the multi-million dollar residences along the water. The Connections Department has several special outings scheduled for the upcoming months. These include air boat tours, Edison Museum, The Philharmonic and many more.

 

 

 

 

 

Juniper Village Lunch Bunch Enjoys Snook Inn

Our new bus at Juniper Village made its maiden voyage to Marco Island. Residents dined at the Snook Inn which is famous for fresh seafood and lively music. The restaurant is located right on the water and in a manatee zone. Dolphins and manatees provided the entertainment for our lunch bunch outing.

Juniper Village at Naples Hitting the Road in Style

Residents and associates at Juniper Village Naples toasted the arrival of the new bus early this month. Be on the look out for this vehicle to be seen all over town. Residents enjoy outings to museums, sporting events, library, movies, restaurants and much more.

Happy Birthday Vitas

Vitas Innovative Hospice Care celebrated 5 Years in Collier county with some tasty treats. The Kona shaved ice truck delivered sweet and refreshing snow cones to all the residents and staff at Juniper Village. As you can see by the delighted faces, a good time was had by all. Vitas, one of our partners in caring, provides many value added services to our residents that are under their care.

 

 

 

 

Juniper Village at Naples Gets Ready School

Juniper Village at Naples hosted a fundraiser for back to school. Area professionals collected much needed school supplies for low income children. This generous donation was hand delivered by our residents to Shadowlawn Elementary just in time for the start of school.

Juniper Village at Naples Goes Green

Residents and families at Juniper Village enjoyed a Green Luncheon. This annual luncheon celebrates the environment and the communities effort to stay green. Remember green is the new black.