Fiesta de Zumba!

Wellspring opened their doors to friends, family and the surrounding community to join in on their Cinco de Mayo celebration. Each year, this holiday of Mexican culture and heritage never fails to bring full out fun and festive fare to all in attendance.

This year, Wellspring added a twist of fitness to the fiesta to show that you can have a blast while keeping your heart rate moving fast! With a certified Zumba instructor joining the party, everyone was breaking sweat and a smile as they danced their way through each of the various routines. After the hour of movement came to a close, the shindig was still in session as all were invited to partake in a healthy alternatives nacho bar. The delectable array of toppings over whole wheat tortilla chips was a great way to reward everyone after their workout. It just goes to show that you can still enjoy your favorite snacks and live a happy and healthy lifestyle that promotes the notion to “grow strong daily”.

May 2016 Events in State College, PA: Grow Strong Daily

We all know that regular physical activity is great for overall health. But do we all understand the dangers in being inactive? Studies indicate that sedentary lifestyles are risky. For the most part, when older people lose their ability to do things on their own, it doesn't happen just because they've aged. It's usually because they're not active. Lack of physical activity also can lead to more visits to the doctor, more hospitalizations, and more use of medicines for a variety of illnesses. In recognition of those facts, Juniper nurtures wellbeing by encouraging an active body, an engaged mind and a fulfilled spirit through our innovative Signature Programs such as Connect4Life, Connections and H’Art and Soul of Dining.

We continue our Healthy Aging Series with a focus on Fitness. In the wise words of J.R.R., Tolkien, "All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost." This month we will Grow Strong Daily so as to not wither, but to thrive as we develop strength in bodies, minds and spirits.

This month we invite you to join us as we Grow Strong Daily with activities such as our Daily Brain Builders, Wii, and our Brain Healthy Luncheon. We also invite you to expand your knowledge in our Healthy Aging Library.

Our fabulous May 2016 events in State College, PA at Juniper Village at Brookline Wellspring Memory Care include our:

§  Zumba de Fiesta in celebration of Cinco de Mayo, we dedicate an afternoon of fun and fitness to celebrate this Mexican holiday with upbeat music and movements to get the blood pumping and heart rates rising, with a certified Zumba instructor running an hour of fitness for all staff, residents, family friends and the greater community to participate in, and there will be a healthy take on a nacho bar with mock margaritas to reward oneself after a great workout on May 5^th at 2:00 pm.

§  Penn State Lunch and Learn Bone Up on Bone Health as we join Dr. Roberta Millard from Penn State Hershey Orthopedics, as she discusses the importance of bone health as we age, and talks about the best in bone-heathy diets, exercise, and the warning signs of Osteoporosis and other related conditions, while a healthy lunch is served on May 18^th at noon. (RSVP to 814-235-2041.)

§  GIN in the Evening Centre County Geriatric Interest Network (GIN) exciting networking event for all area healthcare professionals who work in, around, or are interested in geriatric healthcare with wonderful food and drink, and sparkling conversation and donations will be accepted for the Multiple Sclerosis Society on May 25^th from 4:30 pm to 6:30 pm. (No RSVP Required.)

We look forward to sharing our May 2016 events in State College, PA at Juniper Village at Brookline Wellspring Memory Care with you as you Grow Strong Daily.