The Best Friend's program at Juniper Village at Naples allows staff and residents to form quality lasting relationships. This program which pairs a resident with a Juniper employee insures residents receive quality one on one time several times a week. The connections department has monthly projects and contests to keep the staff and residents engaged. this month's contest produced patriotic door banners. These lively banners our displayed throughout the community. 
Juniper Village at Naples was the setting for Art without Boundaries. This therapeutic art program allows residents to pull memories from their past and exhibit them on paper. These works of art will be displayed in February at our annual art show and sale. Proceeds from the sale will benefit programs to assist persons with Alzheimer's disease. 
Rand Bass from Collier County Library directed a peotry session at Juniper Village at Naples. Our residents enjoyed a lively reading and discussion of Mark Twain's literary works. Rand Bass joins us in celebrating this months Alive and all Seasons theme of "Volunteerism". This group meets monthly, and we encourge our families to attend this event. 
Juniper Village at Naples was the stage for Robbie the Ringmaster and his magical antics. Residents, family members, and staff enjoyed the dynamic show. Our connections staff continually searches for new experiences to provide a full spectrum of entertainment. Future events include a poetry reading with the local librarian, and dinner on the town with a ventriloquist. 
Juniper Village at Naples celebrates Christmas in July with "The Calendar Girls". Residents and family members delighted to the choreographed routines of these spunky ladies. There was also a spirited sing along with several of the traditional Christmas carols. This is certainly a holiday that could be observed every month. The Calendar Girls are a group of volunteers aging from 50-70 years. What better way to help us honor July which is our month to pay tribute to volunteerism.
Juniper Village at Naples' bus was again seen burning rubber on the streets of Naples. One of the many July outings was spent shopping the aisles of local retailers while stimulating the economy. Such an exhausting day can only end with cool refreshments at the neighborhood ice cream parlor. Martha, a registered nurse at Juniper, helped us celebrate this month's Alive in All Seasons theme by "volunteering" on her day off to accompany her "best friend" Gerri on this lively excursion.
A beautiful June afternoon was spent experiencing a vast array of artwork at the Naples Museum of Art. While touring, our residents were privileged to meet Stephen Knapp, the artist responsible for "Lightpaintings". Mr. Knapp was able to explain his unique works which use a special treated glass that separates light into different frequencies of the spectrum. His exhibit transforms the gallery environment and envelopes viewers in glowing colors. Our Connections Program is responsible for these varied cultural outings and continually seeks fresh venues through which we nurture the spirit of life in our much-loved residents. 
