Juniper Village Senior Living At Brookline

03/14/2026

Juniper Village at Brookline's 3rd Annual Chopped Event was a HUGE success! Juniper team Patrick Walker and Wes Chicko went head-to-head with Megan Stroup from Home Insteadand Breanna Brumbaugh from Advantage Home Health-Feel the Advantage in an Irish-themed showdown. Residents got to enjoy Guinness and an Irish Rose Mocktail while they watched the teams comprise dishes featuring lamb, Guinness beer, Irish cheese, and potato soup! The bonus round included creating toppings for German Chocolate Cake made by our very own dining teams that were then served to community members in attendance.

Our incredible guest judges included Paul Kendeffy, a seasoned local chef whose credits include Carnegie House and Zola, and food-loving community member, Park Lenhart. Our winner was...team Juniper who created an Irish potato cake that set them apart from the competition!

03/13/2026

Happy 102nd birthday to Juniper Village Senior Living at Brookline resident Peter Haglich. Peter was born on the Croatian island of Lošinj, one of eight children. He later attended the Nautical Institute and served as a Naval officer.

According to Juniper Village, he said his greatest accomplishment is having so many friends, and kept his secret to longevity simple: “Just get out of bed every morning happy.”

03/11/2026

Our own Liz Plozner Chalfa wrote an article that was featured in McKnight’s Senior Living! Check it out in the post below. Congratulations, Liz! Thank you for all you do to educate and advocate on behalf of those living with dementia. We are proud of the work you are doing across the industry!

It is crucial to raise awareness about the fact that not all cognitive decline is permanent or progressive.

03/10/2026

We’re celebrating an extraordinary milestone for a very special member of our community—Peter Haglich, who turned 102!

Peter was born on March 9, 1924, on the beautiful Croatian island of Lošinj, one of eight children. He later attended the Nautical Institute and proudly served as a Naval officer, navigating both the seas and a remarkable life journey.

When asked his secret to longevity, Peter keeps it simple and wise: “Just get out of bed every morning happy.”

And his greatest accomplishment? Peter says it’s having so many friends—something that’s easy to believe when you know him. His warmth, stories, and spirit make him a treasured part of life here at Juniper Village at Brookline.

Please join us in wishing Peter a very happy 102nd birthday! 🥳 Here’s to a life well lived and to many more mornings waking up happy.

03/06/2026

We recently enjoyed an exciting outing to the Centreswing247 Golf Simulator, where we traded the unpredictable spring weather for a perfect day on the virtual links.

It was a wonderful way to enjoy the sport we love without having to worry about the elements. We are already looking forward to our next "tee time"!

03/04/2026

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03/04/2026

Juniper’s founder and CEO is turning 70 this year! Check out her perspective on life, growing older, and how senior living must evolve to meet the needs of this next generation of older adults.

Experience matters in our industry, and we’re so fortunate to have Lynne’s 38 years of leadership shaping our vision into the future!

In her latest letter, Juniper Founder and CEO Lynne Katzmann shares a personal look at turning 70, proving that this milestone is about embracing a new era of vitality and purpose.

Read more:
https://junipercommunities.com/turning-70-redefining-aging-vitality-and-what-growing-older-looks-like-today/

03/04/2026

03/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the SilverSneakers kickoff event at Juniper! The energy was high as we got physical, 80s-style, complete with themed props, music, and vibrant decor. Connections Associate and SilverSneakers certified instructor Francesca Modica led a rad circuit training class featuring an all-80s playlist, while Heidi Taverna from BrightStar Care provided delicious, healthy snacks to help everyone refuel after the workout.

If you are looking to stay active, please join us for SilverSneakers Yoga on Mondays at 11:00 AM and Circuit Training on Fridays at 3:00 PM.

02/27/2026

Please join us in congratulating Stacy Smerbeck, Tavifa Nakhabenko, and James Manyak who completed mentor training!
Mentors help to nurture new associates. They are chosen by the Executive Director and Leadership Team Members and should possess attributes of attentiveness, responsiveness, good communication skills, compassion and a keen understanding of Juniper’s mission.

02/25/2026

We had a wonderful visit from our friends at the Jana Marie Foundation who led a Painting Positivity Workshop focused on creating art while highlighting the importance of connection and conversation!

Thank you to Janet Scozzaro and the Jana Marie Foundation volunteers!