Awaken Your Passion...

Awaken Your Passion...that's what the Overland High School Boys Basketball Team did for the basketball enthusiast at Juniper Village!!

Basketball has been known to be an art, to those that are players and to the on-lookers. Just as there is a wide variation of artists, there are just that with the players. From the way the ball is dribbled to the way he shoots a 3-pointer, there is variation in form. Just as many paintings are similar, no two pieces are the same...just as no two players are the same. Basketball is an Art.

We had a wonderful opportunity to watch "art" in action recently at Overland HS. The team showed their skill, talent, and love for the game. Some of our residents were able to get out to the late evening game and returned just as the snow was coming down.

The team has also been to Juniper Village at Aurora to connect with residents one to one...giving us an opportunity to see the artist within each player, up close and personal. Each player providing time that was filled with true awe aspiring moments, laughter to fill the air, and joy with our residents. What an awesome team the OHS boys and Juniper Village make!

Elvis Is In The Building

What a treat to have Elvis come to Juniper Village at Aurora on his birthday! We enjoyed a concert of his all time list of favorite songs. Elvis certainly serenaded the ladies and they loved every minute of it...big smiles every where you looked! We couldn't resist enjoying Elvis' favorite sandwich: Peanut Butter and Banana Sandwiches, a true treat.

Celebrating Tradition

In honor of keeping our long-time traditions alive, we invited Santa to Juniper for pictures with friends in the community, the young, and the young at heart. We had breakfast to go for our friends to jump start their day with Burritos from Benny...a delicious way to go.

The little ones really enjoyed seeing Santa and telling him what they wanted for Christmas. It was definitely a joy for the rest of us, young at heart, to see Santa. The memories that Santa can bring to mind are those of innocence, peace, and of that fun-loving spirit we hold deep inside.

Whether you celebrate Hanukkah, Kwanza, Christmas, or any other very special time during this holiday season, Juniper Village at Aurora is sending many wishes of peace and joy from our home to yours.

A Winter Wonderland

It seems only appropriate to share about our Winter Wonderland Open House that we recently hosted today on the first day of Winter. It wasn't then, and still isn't feeling much like winter here in Aurora, but you can count on that chaning in a blink of an eye...as we say: if you don't like the weather in Colorado, wait five minutes...it'll change soon.

We took the opportunity to celebrate the little things, like holiday music sung by carolers, delicious home-made candies and cookies, catching up with friends, and best of all, the nurturing and growing relationships that we have with each other.

Juniper Village at Aurora sends warm wishes to all, this first day of winter!!

Gettin' Sporty

There are many different ways we get to stay active, everything from a friendly game of balloon volleyball or putting the golf ball to exercise with stretch bands and kick ball. We always have opportunities for everyone to really show their colors and be fully engaged at Juniper Village at Aurora. We know how very important it is to be able to have a moment of feeling that "win", to be able to release a little physical energy, and most important to feel a part of a team!! There's no better way to do all of this than with good friends.

Hot Diggity Dog!

Hot diggity dogs...for sale!!

Juniper Village at Aurora held a fundraiser event for the Walk to End Alzheimer's: a hot dog sale! We fired up the grill out front and had all the fixins', chips, and soda. Everyone loved the franks that were served. This was in conjunction with educational opportunity for families and local community members to learn about hybrid style vehicles. We had a local dealership bring in a Chevy Volt for an interactive experience for anyone that has ever been interested in a hybrid. One local community member even got to go for a ride in the vehicle. Of the many very cool features that this car has, the most impressive is the environmental sustainability. With this, we know that we will be able to "Breathe In Life" a little easier.

Casino Night...Lucky 13

Juniper Village at Aurora celebrated our 13th anniversary on August 13th. Nothing but luck this evening...especially with the Wheel of Fortune, the Black Jack table and dealer, and a Roulette Wheel.

Residents, Families, Associates, and community members came to try their luck. What a great opportunity to play the games and remember the times we've had at a real casino, without the worries of using real money. The prize? Of course, a laughing good time!! The ultimate prize has been the on-going comments, for days after our celebration, from residents, letting us know what a wonderful time they had. As one gentleman stated, "it's the best time I've had so far".

The ambiance was to rave on. Everything from fanciful hors d'oeuvres, jack pot cocktails, winning tunes, and smiles galore...it certainly proved that turning 13, for Juniper Village at Aurora, is a very good thing (whether luck has anything to do with it or not).

We also continued our efforts of fundraising for the Walk to End Alzheimer's with a silent auction. Products and services were donated from local business companies and members. As of today, we have raised over $1000 for the Alzheimer's Association!! Thank you to everyone that participated. The "Walk" is coming up on Saturday, September 15th--join our team and walk!

Juniper Village at Aurora celebrated our 13th anniversary on August 13th. Nothing but luck this evening...especially with the Wheel of Fortune, the Black Jack table and dealer, and a Roulette Wheel.
Residents, Families, Associates, and community members came to try their luck. What a great opportunity to play the games and remember the times we've had at a real casino, without the worries of using real money. The prize? Of course, a laughing good time!! The ultimate prize has been the on-going comments, for days after our celebration, from residents, letting us know what a wonderful time they had. As one gentleman stated, "it's the best time I've had so far".

The ambiance was to rave on. Everything from fanciful hors d'oeuvres, jack pot cocktails, winning tunes, and smiles galore...it certainly proved that turning 13, for Juniper Village at Aurora, is a very good thing (whether luck has anything to do with it or not).

We also continued our efforts of fundraising for the Walk to End Alzheimer's with a silent auction. Products and services were donated from local business companies and members. As of today, we have raised over $1000 for the Alzheimer's Assoication!! Thank you to everyone that participated. The "Walk" is coming up on Saturday, September 15th--join our team and walk!

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