July Celebrations at Juniper: A Month of Fun, Food, and Community!

Juniper Village at Lebanon a leading personal care community, enjoyed a month of appreciation, fun events and sweet treats.

Juniper is immensely grateful for the dedication of over 50 volunteers who regularly bring joy to the community. To show their appreciation, residents created gift bags featuring graham crackers, marshmallows, and chocolate bars with the thoughtful tagline, “Juniper is S’more Fun with Volunteers Like You!” Volunteers were invited to a dinner with delicious lasagna, salad, and garlic bread. Dessert included cake and s’mores-making over the community’s gas firepits. Special recognition was given to Marsha Woleslagle and her husband Ron for their monthly craft projects and event assistance, and Fred Olsen, Juniper’s longest-serving volunteer with 15 years of service.

The competition heated up with Juniper’s community partner, Powerback Therapy. Residents enjoyed games such as ping pong toss, turkey baster showdown, and squirt gun cup knockdown, all while cooling down from the summer heat and sharing many laughs.

Residents got crafty with their favorite artist, MJ McFalls, during a unique feather-painting session. Creativity soared as residents used feathers to create underwater scenes. The community is excited for their next artistic endeavor with MJ!

Sweet treats were abundant this month! The talented Dining Team surprised the Food Committee with heavenly homemade desserts, including sugar cookies with decadent cream cheese frosting topped with fresh strawberries and blueberries. Chef Wendy also prepared homemade waffles topped with chocolate ice cream, filling the community with sweet aromas. Beating the summer heat, residents enjoyed an assortment of ice cream bars and sandwiches from Dairy Queen in the beautiful community courtyard.

Taking advantage of the beautiful parks nearby, the community enjoyed an outing and picnic at South Hills Park. The Dining Team outdid themselves with a delicious spread of sandwiches, macaroni salad, cookies, fresh strawberries, chips, and refreshments, making for a perfect picnic lunch. Residents relaxed in the sunshine, watched community members zip by on bikes and play friendly games, and joined in the fun with horseshoes and beanbag toss.

Food Truck Friday was a huge hit, bringing neighbors together to enjoy delicious food from the Lebanon community. LE’s Cupcakes offered a variety of paninis and, for dessert, cupcakes and cookies. Halo’s Eatery satisfied taste buds with a five-cheese blend mac & cheese, savory empanadas, and build-your-own bowls.

Juniper is dedicated to nurturing the spirit of residents through special events and community participation. Community partnerships and involvement play a crucial role in enhancing the quality of life for residents, providing opportunities for engagement, connection, and support. Be on the lookout for special upcoming events in the community!

Located at 1125 Birch Road, Lebanon, PA 17042, Juniper Village at Lebanon is dedicated to providing exceptional senior living experiences. For more information please call (717)-432-6833 or visit https://junipercommunities.com/community/assisted-living-personal-care-lebanon-pa/.

About Juniper Communities

Juniper Communities, a leader in quality, value, and innovation, operates senior living communities in Colorado, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Texas that emphasize residents’ well-being, interaction and security. Our communities and approach to housing and care offers residents the opportunity to live a full life, regardless of age or health. Juniper’s innovative Connect4Life program has been proven to improve residents’ care by decreasing hospitalizations, re-hospitalizations, and urgent care visits, while offering potential cost savings to public programs such as Medicare. To learn more about the many ways Juniper Communities innovates in support of our residents, visit www.junipercommunities.com.