Juniper Village at Brookline has a long history, a 25 year
history to be exact, of celebrating Independence Day in style. In keeping with
tradition, the weekend prior to the Fourth of July, Juniper Village at
Brookline hosts an annual Resident and Family Picnic. Such a picnic isn't
complete without professionally installed circus tents, tables and chairs set
for 600, the local Lions Club roasting chicken, The Deacons of Dixieland band,
and locally made ice cream. In addition
to the chicken and ice cream, guests enjoyed traditional picnic foods of
hamburgers, hot dogs, fruit salad, chips, potato salad, cherry and apple pie,
and assorted beverages.
To add flair to the festivities, all staff dressed in reds,
whites, and blues. Those in attendance enjoyed some new attractions this year
including free caricatures by local artist Chip Mock, a beer truck, and chalk
drawings. The weather was perfect for this years' picnic and residents from all
Juniper Village at Brookline buildings enjoyed the day with their family and
staff. One lucky attendee went home with a hand-made crocheted American Flag
blanket made by Juniper Village at Brookline Rehabilitation and Skilled Care
Executive Director, Kathy Russell.
The Family Picnic is yet another way for staff and residents
to celebrate good times together.
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