A Day in the Life of Juniper Village at Naples

At Juniper Village at Naples, we believe in the value of nurturing an active body, engaged mind, and fulfilled spirit.  Every day we incorporate these values into our activities throughout the community.  For instance, we may do a group activity such as resident basketball for our more social folks or we may do a one on one activity such as Music & Memory for those who prefer less interaction.  We tailor all of our programs to each individual through our My Life Story resident profile.  Even our daily routines foster these values, as an example every meal provides an opportunity to share good food and spirited interaction. 

Many of you know Juniper Village at Naples through our fabulous celebratory highlighted events, but for our residents it is our regular daily events and activities that truly nurture the spirit of life!

Happy Father's Day Western Style!

The Dads at Juniper Village at Naples celebrated Father's Day with some good ole fashioned cowboy grub! They enjoyed barbecued ribs, baked beans, coleslaw and a corn muffin. They washed it down with some homemade Meyers lemonade!  They finished off this cowboy meal with some Brown Apple Betty with a generous scoop of vanilla ice cream! Cowboy hats were optional- but everyone joined in on the fun! Happy Father's Day!

Come on a Safari with me!

The Kowiachobee Animal Preserve came to Juniper Village at Naples! We saw a skunk, a Cockatoo, and some even held a snake! Residents and families enjoyed this educational hands-on experience. We had plenty of Jungle food on hand, including a delicious animal cracker snack mix! Of course, we also enjoyed healthy vegetable sticks with fresh fruit and cheese. A wild time was had by all!

June 2015 Events in Naples, FL: Live in Wellness

We close this quarter’s theme of Healthy Aging: “Let Wellbeing Thrive” with a focus on Food, as we Live in Wellness through our June 2015 events in Naples, FL at Juniper Village at Naples. Hippocrates advises, “Let food be thy medicine”. Research shows that eating a well-planned, balanced mix of foods every day has many health benefits such as reducing the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, bone loss, some kinds of cancer, and anemia. But, food has other benefits. There are also emotional needs that are satisfied by food. Most of us have fond memories of food from days gone by. Whether it was our mom's homemade chocolate chip cookies, a hotdog from a street vendor or our wedding cake, food has a way of transporting us back to the past. It is in that spirit that Juniper’s dining program is called the H’art and Soul of Dining. The philosophy is that we impart spirited service, companionship and nourishment through the sharing of good food. In addition to meeting our resident’s unique nutritional needs, we also meet their emotional and social needs as well.

Join us for our June 2015 events in Naples, FL at Juniper Village at Naples to share in our hydration program, complete with healthy snacks and learn more about healthy food and wellness with our dietitian presentations as we continue to Live in Wellness.

Our fabulous June 2015 events in Naples, FL at Juniper Village at Naples include our:

§  Celebrating Dad Family Luncheon with Juniper Village at Naples’ Father’s Day Western BBQ to enjoy some good ol’ BBQ including baked beans, corn bread and coleslaw, so put on your cowboy hat and ride over on June 17^th from noon to 1:00 pm. (RSVP to 239-598-1368 by June 11^th.)

§  Peanut Butter and Jelly Happy Hour because during the school year, Collier county school district makes sure that every child receives a lunch and doesn’t go hungry, even if they can’t afford it, but during the summer months that doesn’t happen, so bring in jars of peanut butter and jelly to help those in need on June 25^th from 4:00 pm to 5:30 pm.

We hope to see you at one or more of our June 2015 events in Naples, FL at Juniper Village at Naples!

2015 Juniper Leadership Conference Awards

Juniper celebrated its 27^th anniversary this year.  Each year communities are honored for their achievements in critical operational and financial areas.

Awards were presented at the 2015 Juniper Leadership Conference, held this year in Baltimore’s historic inner harbor.  Awards were presented by Lynne Katzmann, founder and CEO of Juniper Communities, and Diane Byrne, Vice President of Program, Development, Training & Operational Oversight.

At the recent Juniper leadership conference, Juniper Village at Naples was presented the Juniper Referral Outreach Award in recognition of achieving the highest number of Assisted Living referrals in 2014.

May 2015 Events in Naples, FL: Grow Strong Daily

Fitness is on our mind during our May 2015 events in Naples, FL at Juniper Village at Naples with our Alive In All Seasons theme “Grow Strong Daily”. As you know, physical activity is good for you both physically and mentally. Regular physical activity can help you to continue to do the things you love and stay independent as you age. Exercise can reduce the risk of developing some diseases and reduce symptoms of some chronic conditions such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure and balance issues.

But, if exercise has not been a part of your daily routine how do you take that first step? Start by making it fun! Turn a walk around the block into a scavenger hunt – search for daffodils, birds, squirrels or lucky pennies. Instead of a dip in the pool, create an adventure as you pretend to swim with the dolphins. Rather than send your co-worker an email, walk to her office and communicate face to face, double the benefit with a smile! What’s important is to make it fun and just start – today!

 

Join us for our May 2015 events in Naples, FL at Juniper Village at Naples as we will Grow Strong Daily with Fitness Five, and walk “cross country” with our Route 66 Walking Program and learn more about keeping our hearts fit at our Healthy Heart Luncheon. We look forward to sharing these and many other activities with you this month. Peruse this month’s calendar, and we will see you soon!

Our fabulous May 2015 events in Naples, FL at Juniper Village at Naples include our:

§  Celebrating Mom Family Luncheon so come enjoy a delightful meal and delightful company with mom while you take a stroll through the “garden” and dine with us “el fresco” as we enjoy wonderful dishes from nature’s bounty on May 8^th at noon. (RSVP to 239-598-1368)

§  Friends of Debbie Family and Friends Support Group hosted by Debbie Fulton of the Alzheimer’s Support Network for this month’s topic of Communication and Levels of Dementia while light refreshments are served on May 13^th at 2:30 pm. (RSVP to 239-598-1368)

§  Blessing of the Veterans to show your support and honor our Veterans, as we celebrate the men and women that served our country with Chaplain Jim Fondriest of Vitas Hospice who will conduct this honorable ceremony so exercise your right to wear your Red, White and Blue, and join us for a most memorable afternoon on May 20^th at 2:30 pm. (RSVP to 239-598-1368)

We hope to see you at one or more of our May 2015 events in Naples, FL at Juniper Village at Naples!

April 2015 Events in Naples, FL: Believe in Yourself

Welcome to April - the name derived from the Latin word Aperire meaning “to open”; the month when everything starts to bloom and come alive. What better time to really put forth your best efforts and see the true beauty inside than the month in which everything begins anew! Diana Ross, in the Wiz, advises “believe in yourself, right from the start. You'll have brains; you’ll have a heart; you’ll have courage to last your whole life through if you believe in yourself.” So let’s put our best foot forward, believe in ourselves and we can move mountains!

Join us for our April 2015 events in Naples, FL at Juniper Village at Naples as we pull pranks on April Fool’s Day; honor Jesus Christ on Good Friday, followed by hiding Easter eggs; celebrate the emancipation of the Israelites from slavery on Passover; and celebrate mother earth on Earth Day and Arbor Day. Peruse this month’s calendar as we focus on the brain through our Daily Brain Builders, Wii tournaments and our Healthy Brain Luncheon. Plan to join us for any and all events. Also, check out our Healthy Aging Resource Library to learn more about the brain or any number of health related topics. We look forward to seeing you during this fun filled month.

Our fabulous April 2015 events in Naples, FL at Juniper Village at Naples include our:

Ø  Spring Time Healthy Luncheon for we need more than nutrients essential; our human brains, have so much potential; assorted berries, a memory boost; apples protect us, cancers reduced; cherries fight inflammation; dark chocolate boosts our circulation; oysters provide us with plenty of zinc; aging and healing, there is a link; eggs and fish, will build our brains; all these foods, have countless gains; come feast and learn on April 15^th from noon to 1:00 pm. (RSVP to 239-598-1368 by April 8^th)

Ø  Healthy Habits Healthy You discussion led by Dr. Catherine Cruikshank, director of education from the Florida Gulf coast chapter of the Alzheimer’s association, to show you how healthy habits can mean a healthier body and brain on April 21^st from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. (RSVP to 239-598-1368 by April 21^st)

Ø  Kowiachobee Animal Preserve Happy Hour to enjoy refreshments and drinks while meeting the animals and getting up close with Ricky the Tortoise, Sidney the Cockatoo or Baby the Skunk as the animal keepers let you in on some interesting stories on April 23^rd from 4:30 pm to 5:00 pm. (RSVP to 239-598-1368 by April 16^th)

We hope to see you at one or more of our April 2015 events in Naples, FL at Juniper Village at Naples!