Category: Juniper Village at Chatham

It was a perfect day at Juniper Village at Chatham for our combination family fun day and our staff picnic. The weather was perfect, and everyone enjoyed the petting zoo, pony rides, inflatable obstacle course, face painting and balloon art.  But the real star of the show was the food prepared by Chef Frank.  Instead…

After many expressed interest in learning and/or refreshing their skills, Juniper Village at Chatham's Mah Jong group has begun!! Debbie Oliynik, daughter of one of our resident, graciously volunteered to teach us the ins and outs of this age-old game.  With the patience of a saint, she is teaching a group of about 10 of…

Even though we had to have it inside due to rain, Juniper Village at Chatham's Purple Picnic to raise money and awareness for the Alzheimer's Association was a success! Celebrating with our purple theme, we had a purple candy bar, purple cupcakes, fresh purple grapes, blackberry ginger ale, and a purple cocktail called Rainy Daze. …

Juniper Village at Chatham celebrates Passover Seder Our Passover Seder was a wonderful expression of religious harmony as residents of all faiths gathered to celebrate.  Alice Barron (former Juniper Connections staff member) and her husband Richard presided over the Seder, and carefully explained the significance of each of the dishes, and the prayers that were…

Juniper Village at Chatham celebrated St. Patrick's Day a little early this year, and it was a day full of fun. First, The Larks, a singing group from Summit, came to sing us into a holiday mood.  In the afternoon, we were treated to a dance performance by the Heritage Irish Dance School.  In full…

Juniper Village at Chatham embraced the Academy Awards at our second annual Oscar Party. Residents and staff were dressed to the nines and enjoyed a variety of food and drink, including Bellini cocktails and shrimp salad appetizers.  People were given Oscar ballots ahead of time, and although many were unfamiliar with the nominated movies, that…

February is Art Month here at Juniper Village at Chatham, and what a spectacular turn-out we had this year!!! Residents and staff participated in a show which featured artwork in all mediums:  oil painting, watercolors, needlepoint, quilting, basketmaking,  and sketching.  Some of our residents are well known artists in their field, and have earned great…

Valentine's Day was no mere "hallmark holiday" at Juniper Village at Chatham! We began with Candy Making 101, and the gang enjoyed making sweets for their sweethearts.  In the afternoon, we celebrated with a pre-dinner cocktail hour of champagne and the sweetest strawberries imaginable.  Residents and staff were decked in their best red outfits, and…

It was a wonderful way  to ring in the New Year here at Chatham! Families and residents gathered to celebrate the evening with hats, headbands and noisemakers.  Our entertainment was astounding:  Pam and Steve sang a wide range of songs, and were able to share stories about the music and some of the people who…

Staff and residents of Juniper Village at Chatham joined the nationwide campaign to raise awareness about heart health. February 1st was National Wear Red Day, sponsored by the American Heart Association. We dressed in our brightest red clothes, and discussed how heart disease has affected many people personally.  The color red certainly brightens the day,…