Let's Polka

During the month of October Juniper Village celebrates the festivity of Oktoberfest with dishes of German bratwurst and sauerkraut and cabbage rolls.  Then after enjoying great authentic German dishes it's time to relax, enjoy a German beer and listen to Polka.  Juniper Village is also dedicated to inspire our residents to participate in any of our activities or parties for the month as we like to engage the mind, body, and spirit.  Some of our parties in the upcoming months include Thanksgiving lunches, Christmas celebrations, with a special visit from Santa, and a Noon Years Eve party to bring in the new year.

Best Friend's Week/National Assisted Living Week, during September 13-17, is a week dedicated to show appreciation to those caring for a loved one or a friend. Juniper Village at Aurora celebrates the week through carnivals, ice cream socials, pizza parties, and a chocolate fountain.



Verdell Frey, family member and friend of Juniper Village, takes a well aimed toss at the bullseye to sink our Executive Director, Jennifer Harris, in the dunk tank.  Verdell placed the ball with precision on the bulls eye as Jennifer took the plunge into the dunk tank! Verdell was the first in line to dunk Jennifer, but there were many employees and residents who couldn't wait to get their turn!

From ice cream socials to chocolate fountains, best friends enjoyed curing their sweet tooth. 

Alzheimer's Memory Walk 2010

Juniper Village at Aurora Celebrates Remodel

Juniper Village at Aurora is anxiously awaiting our upcoming remodel.  All of these photos will be part of the new decor for our Gateway Club.  Our Gateway Club will feature a travel related theme.  All four of the houses will also be getting a face lift.  Details to follow...

On August 19, Juniper Village at Aurora was thrilled to host a book signing for our own, Graham Witherspoon.  Graham's lovely wife, Pat, is a resident of Juniper Village.  Shortly after Pat was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, Graham began researching Alzheimer's and it's impact on Pat.  This was his way to rise above this devastating disease and teach others.  The result is his book titled "The Taking Disease". 

"The Taking Disease" has truly been a labor of love.  Graham wrote and illustrated the book by hand - no electronic crutches for him!  After he shared the book with the leadership team at Juniper, a decision was made to publish the manuscript.  Graham asked that all proceeds from the publication benefit the Alzheimer's Association.  The day for the book signing finally dawned . . . . and what a turn out it was!  Many dignitaries attended, inclduing the Fire Chief for the City of Aurora, a state senator, chair of the Joint Budget Committee for Colorado, and members of many organizations including Kiwanis Club, Aurora Book Review Club, and the Poetry Society of Colorado. 

Ultimately Graham personally signed nearly 100 copies.  Over $1000 was raised for the Alzheimer's Association Memory Walk.  And best of all we were able to honor Graham - inspired writer and artist, intrepid mountain climber, and veteran "old sailor".  Congratulations friend and thank you for allowing us to care for your beautiful Pat.  Juniper Village at Aurora  . . . . nurturing the spirit of life in each individual we touch.