The Spearly Center

12/05/2025

Our community was honored by an act of generosity that reflects the true spirit of the season. Martin & Martin Consulting Engineers, through their outreach initiative Martin & Martin Gives Back, delivered beautifully filled Christmas stockings and ornaments for each and every resident!

Martin & Martin’s commitment to community involvement is not only a part of their mission — it is something they live out with integrity and heart. Their Gives Back program actively partners with organizations and charities, providing meaningful opportunities for their team to make a difference. Today, that difference was felt deeply here.

We are immensely grateful for this thoughtful donation. These stockings are overflowing with care, kindness, and holiday cheer, and we know residents will feel the love behind every piece.

Thank you, Martin/Martin Consulting Engineers, for thinking of us, for investing in joy, and for sharing the magic of giving with our community.

From all of us at The Spearly Center— thank you.

12/04/2025

We are excited to recognize Juana Vargas as our December Associate of the Month! Juana has been part of the Spearly Center family for just under a year and serves in our housekeeping department with heart, dedication, and remarkable attention to detail.

Originally from Tallomok, Oregon, a beautiful coastal town on the Pacific Bay, she has now called Colorado home for nine years. Juana’s love for people shines through her work every day — her kindness, her smile, and her care for our residents make her truly special.

She hopes to continue her growth next year by returning to school to become a CNA, and we are proud to support her goals. Juana enjoys Mexican enchiladas, dancing to lively mariachi music, and cherishing time with her family — including her three children and four grandchildren.

We are grateful for her hard work, her positivity, and the joy she brings to Spearly. Congratulations, Juana — you are appreciated!

11/27/2025

Today is an opportunity to pause, reflect, and express deep gratitude for our associates, residents, families, community partners, and so many others who make Juniper a special place. Thank you for all you do to "nurture the spirit of life". For you, we are grateful. Happy Thanksgiving!

11/27/2025

We love opportunities to give back to our local community! Click on the link below to read how Juniper supported the local Bienvenidos Food Bank and helped neighbors facing food insecurity this holiday season!

https://patch.com/colorado/denver/juniper-village-spearly-center-residents-raise-1-00-0-bienvenidos-food-bank-nodx

11/26/2025

Each November, our community comes together to reflect on gratitude and give back to our neighbors. As part of our annual Thanksgiving fundraiser, residents worked collectively to support Bienvenidos Food Bank in Highland, Denver, Colorado.

This year, we are proud to share that we have raised $1,000 for the food bank! Bienvenidos has been a vital resource for families and individuals throughout the Denver Metro area, offering groceries, essential items, and compassionate support to anyone facing food insecurity.

We are honored to support the important work of the Bienvenidos Food Bank, and we extend our deepest appreciation to all residents who helped make this donation possible.

11/21/2025

A Little Fall Magic at Our Community

This season, something wonderful sprouted in our community—two handmade scarecrows created with care, laughter, and a whole lot of imagination.

Meet Cornelius and Isabella, the newest members of our fall family! With their bright smiles, cozy flannels, they now stand proudly as the guardians of autumn in front of our center.

Residents helped bring these friendly faces to life, weaving together straw, fabric, and creativity. Although not everyone who worked on them could be in the photo, their spirit is stitched into every detail.

It’s moments like these—when residents come together to decorate, create, and make our space feel like home—that remind us how beautiful community can be.

Happy Fall from all of us… and from Cornelius and Isabella, too!

11/13/2025

The Spearly Center proudly sponsored a performance by the Mile High Karate Ambassador Team out of Thornton, Colorado. The team is composed of talented young martial artists ranging in age from 11 to 18, each holding ranks from first to third-degree black belt.

These dedicated students perform at both small community events and large tournaments. They are currently working toward traveling to Orlando, Florida next summer to compete in the U.S. Open ISKA World Martial Arts Championship. Our sponsorship will help support their journey to that competition.

This partnership is especially meaningful because one of the team members volunteers at the Spearly Center, where he has supported programs for over six months; his parents, Rachel (Medical Concierge/HIC) and Keith (Wellness Director), are both part of our Juniper team.

We thoroughly enjoyed the performance, which was an energetic mix of music, choreography, and martial arts.

The Spearly Center is honored to have sponsored such an outstanding group and wishes them great success in the future.

11/13/2025

Juniper is proud to partner with LTC REIT to offer Virtual Connections, a digital entertainment hub for free educational, entertainment, spiritual, and wellness-minded resources. Check out our curated content for the fall with a special focus on mindfulness.

Please share this resource with your friends, and let us know what you think!

https://www.slvirtual.com/recent-updates

11/11/2025

Thank you to our incredible community partners!

As we enter the season of gratitude and prepare for Thanksgiving, we reflect on the importance of our local community partnerships. These deeply-rooted connections are an extension of our mission “to be the people, places and programs that nurture the spirit of life,” both inside our walls and beyond.

With 28 locations in five states, each Juniper community has woven its own unique tapestry of ties to the local community. These partnerships are vast and varied. Elementary schools, universities, dance studios, breweries, bakeries, theatres, outdoor clubs, churches, animal shelters, libraries, athletic teams, artists, non-profits, and so many more come into our communities to create experiences that meld passion with purpose.

Through these partnerships, we’ve been able to:

🔹Foster a deep sense of connection and belonging for everyone involved
🔹Offer vibrant programs and impactful experiences for both Juniper residents and the broader community
🔹Give back through volunteerism, shared wisdom, friendship, and community spirit
🔹Combat ageism and challenge stereotypes about older adults and senior living

These relationships ensure that Juniper is more than a place to live - we’re an integrated and dynamic part of the communities around us.

Learn more at https://junipercommunities.com/enrichment-engagement/

11/11/2025

What sets great care apart? Our leaders!

Juniper's GROW Initiative cultivates strong, compassionate leaders in all our communities.

Learn more about this powerful initiative and how it's shaping our team by clicking the link below!

https://patch.com/colorado/denver/empowering-leadership-empowering-lives-junipers-grow-initiative-invests-people-first-nodx

11/11/2025

On this Veterans Day, Juniper sends our deepest gratitude to all who have served. We especially salute the veterans who are part of our Juniper family, including our veteran residents—thank you for your service and for enriching our communities with your experience. We also thank our veteran associates for your dedication and the integrity you bring to work every day. Your service is appreciated! Thank you.

11/06/2025

Congratulations to our Associate of the Month: Priscilla Carpenter, LPN!

Priscilla joined us in March and has been an absolute delight in the Spruce neighborhood ever since! Originally from Texas, she loves spending time with her family and her two fur kids.

Priscillas compassion shines through in everything she does; her kindness, helpful spirit, and passion for caring for others make her a true blessing to both residents and team members.

Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, Priscilla!