Juniper Village at Lebanon Rejoices with Creativity and Connection

Through art-filled mornings and melody-filled nights – December at Juniper Village at Lebanon reached new heights. Residents at the premier personal care community embraced their artistic creativity, enjoyed musical performances, and cherished holiday traditions, concluding the year with meaningful connections and lasting memories.

Setting the artistic tone for December, Connections Associate, Audrey, led a fun-filled winter wonderland painting class where residents explored various brush techniques to create unique acrylic masterpieces. Each canvas reflected the individual artistic vision of its creator, showcasing the community’s commitment to nurturing creative expression.

Building on this spirit of warmth and connection, Juniper Village at Lebanon welcomed K-PETS therapy animals, including Henry the Irish Wolfhound and Cocoa the English Bulldog, bringing joy, peace, and comfort to both residents and associates alike!

The month continued with the community’s quarter raffle, where enthusiastic residents browsed an array of handcrafted items, from intricate earrings to detailed paintings and cozy quilts. The event welcomed friendly competition while celebrating local artisans and craftspeople.

As winter settled in, holiday baking traditions came alive in the kitchen as volunteers Ron and Marsha shared their expertise in making pizzelles, a beloved Italian cookie. Residents also tried their hand at creating sand tarts and assembling gingerbread houses, filling the community with the sweet aromas of the holiday season.

Juniper Village at Lebanon’s joyous spirits reached an all-time high during the annual “Jingle and Jive with Santa” celebration. County Commissioner Bob Phillips and Santa Claus himself delighted guests with festive duets. Adding to the evening’s charm, Cedar Crest High School Key Club volunteers served refreshments prepared by the Dining Team, and each guest received a specially crafted holiday pillowcase, donated by the Lebanon County Quilt Guild.

Juniper also held “A Very Merry Christmas Concert”, where months of dedicated practice showcased the community’s musical talents. Under the guidance of Connections associates Audrey, Becky, and Rose, the performance featured resident soloists Pat and Audrey, along with a memorable duet by Joan and Cheryl. The ensemble was enhanced by Katherine on violin and bus driver Dale on ukulele.

Amid all the seasonal festivities, Juniper Village at Lebanon partnered with Lancaster-Lebanon Intermediate Unit 13 (IU13) for their Work Immersion Program, which provides valuable career experience for students with special needs. Program participant Brittney exemplified this success, earning recognition as an intern of the month for her exceptional work in the Connections department, where she demonstrated leadership in activity planning and relationship building with residents.

These December experiences showcased how Juniper Village at Lebanon continues to build community among residents, celebrate individual talents, and create an engaging environment where residents, associates, and community members can thrive together.

Located at 1125 Birch Road, Lebanon, PA, Juniper Village at Lebanon is dedicated to providing premier personal care for its residents. For more information, please call 717-450-7598 or visit https://junipercommunities.com/community/assisted-living-personal-care-lebanon-pa/.