Memories in the Making!

Our residents here at Juniper love to show off their creative side by joining in on our many art projects offered several times a week.  Memories in the Making is just one of our regular art programs, which allows residents to express themselves through painting in a relaxing and quiet setting. The paintings are absolutely beautiful, and if you walk the halls of our building, you can find several of these pieces framed along the walls. Also this month, residents had fun creating and wearing masks adorned with feathers, jewels, and bright paper.  These are just a few of the projects here at Juniper that honor and promote the artistic side of our residents.

Quilting at Juniper

This past Sunday, residents, staff, and family members paired up to help create a quilt of memories to be displayed in our community. Many of our residents have a long history of sewing and needle point, so they joined right in, helping to hand stitch lace and strings of pearls to the fabric. Several sewing machines were also made available so that residents could sew together blocks, comprised of four square pieces of fabric, which will then be compiled into the final product.

In order to make this quilt unique and special to our facility, clear sleeves were also sewn on so that pictures can be displayed right on the quilt, honoring all of our residents. This beautiful handmade quilt, made of warm earth tone fabric, will be displayed on the walls of our building soon, so be sure to stop by and see the end product of a joint effort and a true tribute to our residents.

Open House

Our beautiful new full-building remodel is complete, and to celebrate the makeover to our home, we hosted an open house this past week. The event had a Parisian flair, and to complement the theme, wonderful French cuisine was served, including fresh salads, croissants, cheeses, and pastries. As guests walked the building to see the new improvements, residents were busy doing various activities. Some participated in art projects where they decorated magnetic picture frames or constructed fabric flowers, while others helped bake desserts and listened to a live harpist. Some of the improvements our
building received include new hardwood floors and carpet, fresh paint, and new curtains and furniture. Additionally we now have several themed stations for our residents to enjoy including a baby doll station, a work bench with tools, and a cooking station. Stop by soon to see our new-and-improved home!

The Old Wild West at Louisville

On the 11th of January, residents, families, and staff here at Juniper put on their boots and cowboy hats and enjoyed a rootin-tootin' good time as the building was transformed into the Old Wild West. Everyone enjoyed the live country music and a chance to kick up their heels.  After the dancing, everyone indulged in a bowl of chili and a baked potato with all the fixings.

There was an opportunity for all to dress up in Old Wild West gear and pose in our very own saloon! Cowboy Bruce enjoys his cold root beer and toasts a cheer to his fellow mates. The staff really enjoyed the night as well, all dressed up in their authentic cowboy gear.  What a way to Celebrate New Beginnings in true Colorado style!

Log onto the web to see our amazing slide show at the following link:
Wild West Slide Show CLICK HERE

Juniper Cafe

Residents, family and staff helped make the Juniper Cafe a great success this past Sunday as we all relaxed and enjoyed the company of friends. Residents and Families were able to order their choice of sandwiches and tea's from a menu, as well as specialty coffee drinks provided by a barista.

Homemade crepes were also available for desert and really topped off the day.

In celebration of music month, Live Music was performed by the talented Laurie Dameron.  I can't think of a better way to relax and enjoy a Sunday afternoon, than delicious food, musical entertainment and great friends!  The Crepe's were a work of art!  What a great way to introduce February's art month...For more ways to stay connected to your friends and family, please call Juniper Village for a complete listing of programs you can become involved in.

Celebrating the Little Things this Holiday Season

Here at Juniper Village, we recognize that it is the little things that make
the holidays special.  During the past few weeks the residents used their
creativity to make holiday decorations for the building. They made an
assortment of different ornaments to put on the tree as well as decorations
to place in the individual houses. It was so much fun the staff joined in too!
The end result was a delight to see!

On the 15th of Dec we hosted our family holiday party. We enjoyed amazing
food and live entertainment.  We sang holiday songs and danced the night away.
The families and residents enjoyed sharing the holiday spirit.  We wish you
and your family time the best this holiday season as we all celebrate the
little things!

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Our new look!

In November we started the full building remodel that includes new floors, paint and furniture. In the display case by the front door you will find boards made to reflect all the beautiful changes that will give our building a whole new look. To date we have completed Mountain house with new flooring and paint. It looks amazing! The other houses are making progress every day. We hope to have all the carpet down by the end of the week.

During our remodel some of our residents were able to observe and supervise. Allen took this job on and did lots of serious thinking. He wants to make sure his new home looks in tip top shape. Thanks Allen!