July 2015 Events in Aurora, CO: Stand in Integrity

With our July 2015 events in Aurora, CO at Juniper Village at Aurora this month we kick off our summer quarter Alive In All Seasons theme “Stay Connected” where we will strive to stay connected to the community and the environment. Throughout July we will focus on staying connected to our community through Volunteerism, where we Stand In Integrity. The biggest and most visible benefit of volunteering is the impact on the community. Unpaid volunteers work magic in unifying communities. Through volunteer work you are able to connect with your community on a deeper level and help to make it a better place to live and grow. But what we don’t always realize is that volunteering is a two-way street. Volunteers benefit as much as the causes they support. Through volunteering you make new friends, expand your professional, social and support networks and boost your social skills. So, give it a try and experience the benefits of giving of yourself.

If you are looking for opportunities to share your time, check with our Connections Directors to see what opportunities we have, or join us in one of our volunteer projects. Also plan to join us during our July 2015 events in Aurora, CO at Juniper Village at Aurora as we recognize our Ambassador Program, focus on our Resident Computer Center and training or any other calendar item that catches your eye.

Our fabulous July 2015 events in Aurora, CO at Juniper Village at Aurora include our:

§  Community BBQ where we invite you to spend the day with community friends at our pre-4th of July celebration featuring delicious grilled foods and summer sides plus refreshing beverages on July 3^rd at noon.

§  Ice Cream Social because nothing is better on a hot July day then ICE CREAM, so enjoy your favorite flavor, toppings, be among friends, enjoy music and support the Alzheimer’s Association Walk, a great cause, on July 16^th from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm.

§  Car Wash to get your car cleaned while supporting a great cause, so bring your dirty vehicles to Juniper Village at Aurora to get them sparkly clean as all proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association Walk on July 25^th between 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

We look forward to sharing our July 2015 events in Aurora, CO at Juniper Village at Aurora with you as we Stand in Integrity.

June 2015 Events in Aurora, CO: 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 Aurora, CO at Juniper Village at Aurora. 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 Aurora, CO at Juniper Village at Aurora 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 Aurora, CO at Juniper Village at Aurora include our:

§  How to Live Healthy Seminar with guest speaker and dietician Susan Kimball who will talk about positive lifestyle choices while healthy snacks are provided on June 11^th at 2:00 pm.

§  Father’s Day Car Hop & Car Show as we celebrate Father’s Day 1950s style with a good old fashioned classic car show then we join the Juniper Car Hops for an afternoon of fun, fun, fun ‘til your daddy takes the T-Bird away while “Lady and the Tramps” entertain us with their classic rock and roll tunes on June 20^th at noon.

§  Dine & Dash Demo to experience the talents of our wonderful chef come by and watch and learn how to cook a specialty dish then take a completed sample home with you to enjoy on June 23^rd at 4:30 pm.

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

Thanks for the Music and Memory Donation

We are so fortunate to have such great partners of Juniper Village at Aurora; one of which is Home Instead Senior Care! 

Matt Clark and Mary Gay Coit presented Juniper Village at Aurora with a check for our Music and Memory program.  Home Instead South Denver chose this program for their quarterly non-profit donation because they believe in the benefits of music with those struggling with dementia.

We are so appreciative for their donation and also for the work they do in the community.  Home Instead provides non-medical services to families in their own homes as well as in communities such as Juniper Village at Aurora and also have their Leaders in Dementia Care designation.

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 Aurora was presented the Juniper “I’ve Got the Music In Me” Award in recognition of being the first to implement the Music and Memories Program in 2014.

Mother’s Day Celebrations

“Mothers hold their children’s hands for a short while, but their hearts forever.”   ~Author Unknown

We celebrated Mom’s with our Mother’s Day Tea and this year, we also had a fashion show! 

It was a fun day filled with friendship and love!

Today I am Going to be Happy

"Today I am going to be happy" is our theme of everyday. I have made it a chant for our elders and it has become something that I can walk up to them in their houses, in the hall or even during dining and state and at least 1 person will join in with me.

Happy is as happy does.....

Residents of Juniper Village Aurora start each morning with their chant "TODAY IM GOING TO BE HAPPY". No matter what the weather may look like outside we know that we can bring the sunshine inside to ourselves and each other if we make it our choice to be happy. We are reminded of the things that make us happy because we take a few minutes to list on our board things that make us happy. We even listen to our two favorite happy songs every day: DONT WORRY BE HAPPY and the new happy song BECAUSE IM HAPPY. We have all seen what a difference it can make in day. So tell yourself "TODAY IM GOING TO BE HAPPY" and watch how your happiness rubs off on someone else.

Thanks,

Krystal

May 2015 Events in Aurora, CO: Grow Strong Daily

Fitness is on our mind during our May 2015 events in Aurora, CO at Juniper Village at Aurora 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 Aurora, CO at Juniper Village at Aurora 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 Aurora, CO at Juniper Village at Aurora include our:

§  How to Live With Arthritis Seminar in honor of Arthritis Awareness Month led by Senior Functional Fitness about the benefits of exercise, healthy foods that can help with arthritis, and other alternative treatments with refreshments provided on May 19^th at 1:00 pm.

§  Juniper Village at Aurora Olympics as medals will be awarded and we will enjoy some light snacks and beverages during this friendly competition so please come cheer on our contestants on May 21^st at 2:00 pm.

§  Annual Memorial Day BBQ for a complimentary, low-key celebration with residents and staff to help you kick off the summer season in great style on May 25^th at noon.

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