Every October we turn our Alive in All Seasons focus to
holidays and sports as we “Keep the Spirit” during this last celebratory
quarter of the year. Sporting events are inevitably part of that celebration
for many families.
According to Dr. Renee Clauselle, founder of Child and
Family Psychology, “Bonding over sports — the highs and lows of the game —
strengthens ties, helps us feel supported, and makes it easier for you to open
up about personal things.” Think of sports as an opportunity to connect with
others over a favorite – or even rival – team and learn more about each other.
Even strangers can learn more about where they grew up, which teams they
support, which sports they played and how those sports are different today. You
may even learn something about your loved ones that you never knew. Perhaps
great-grandma played softball in a women’s league during college. That would be
something to pass along to future generations! Watching a sporting event can
become so much more than plays and scores; it can become an opportunity to
learn the history of someone you love.
Join us this month and “Show Your Colors” as we sponsor a
local sports team, get into the spirit of the season with our Halloween Costume
Party and honor those associates who go above and beyond with our annual
Juniper Spirit Awards.
Our fabulous October 2015 events in State College, PA at
Juniper Village at Brookline Wellspring include our:
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Dinner and Discussion on Driving Safely with
representatives from HealthSouth Nittany Valley Rehabilitation Hospital as they
talk about using DriveABLE™ technology for determining a loved one’s ability to
safely operate a motor vehicle while a healthy dinner is provided on October
14th at 5:30 pm. (RSVP to 814-235-2041 and please let us know of any dietary
restrictions you have when you call.)
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Harner Farm and Wellspring Fall Festival for a
day of family fun for everyone at our annual Harner Farm & Wellspring Fall
Festival to benefit The Walk to End Alzheimer’s with a haunted hay ride, kids’
crafts and games, fun fall foods, bake sale and more, so we hope to see you
there on October 18th from noon to 4:00 pm.
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Safe Trick-or-Treating for a spooky good time
with children and families invited to join residents and staff for a fun
evening of candy, costumes, movies and much, much more, as residents will be
handing out candy and goodies to all children in costumes on October 30th at
6:00 pm. (Event open to public; no reservations required.)
We look forward to sharing our October 2015 events in State
College, PA at Juniper Village at Brookline Wellspring with you as we Show Your
Colors.
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