Testimonials

Java Hits the Road: An Inter-Generational Experience – by Paula Levy, E.D. at Daybreak

Author: KristineOn: Sep 17Categories: Testimonials No Comments

Last spring, DayBreak Adult Day Program participated in a 10-week Master Class series at one of our local schools, Columbine Elementary. Master Classes were taught by volunteers from the community. Some volunteers brought their passion, coordination,...

“Such hope and joy!” – Zoomer Reviews Java

Author: KristineOn: Nov 07Categories: Testimonials No Comments

Rebecca Field Jager is a fantastic writer of all things interesting who lives in Toronto, Ontario. She recently wrote an article in the Canadian Zoomer magazine called “When Bingo is not enough” about the new peer support group phenomenon happening...

“Magic is what I call it”

Author: KristineOn: Jul 23Categories: Testimonials 1 Comment

I still [after 3 years] have the privilege of facilitating the Java Mentorship Program at the Village by the Station every Friday morning. I truly believe that the mentors that have been recruited and maintained are doing wonderful things in our building...

“It’s the perfect start to my week!”: Java in Independent Living

Author: KristineOn: Dec 03Categories: Testimonials No Comments

We are an independent living community for seniors (affordable housing with HUD and tax credit apartments). I knew the Java Music Club program had been successful in assisted living and nursing care facilities but wasn’t sure how well it would work...

“We laugh, we cry and sometimes shout “Amen!” when it gets too good”

Author: KristineOn: Oct 18Categories: Testimonials No Comments

Java Music Club at National Church Residences Designed with the intention to provide support for loneliness and depression across the long-term care spectrum, Java Music Club has been a continued success across National Church Residences’ facilities.“I’ve...

Spirits are Bright at Graceworks

Author: KristineOn: May 29Categories: In the News, Testimonials No Comments

Graceworks Housing Services recently implemented the Java Music Club at Good Shepard Community, in Greenfield, Indiana. “I love the excitement of people coming together and relating together. It was not like this before.” Sharon, Resident....

“A Huge Impact on the Lives of So Many!”

Author: KristineOn: Feb 25Categories: Testimonials No Comments

Arbutus Care Centre is part of Revera, one of North America’s leading providers of seniors’ care and services since 1961. Boyd Foster lives at Revera’s Arbutus Care Centre in Vancouver, British Columbia and recently shared about the residents’...

“Memories from the Heart” Java in Palliative Care

Author: KristineOn: Oct 13Categories: Testimonials No Comments

My name is Sharron Cooke and I am the president of the Ontario Association of Residents’ Councils (OARC). I would like to share with you an idea that we came up with to use the traditional talking stick from the Java Music Club program in my home. The...

“She Wouldn’t Leave Her Room”

Author: KristineOn: Jun 02Categories: Testimonials No Comments

But now she looks forward to Wednesdays Sheila Harry from Abbotsford, British Columbia writes: “The news from the Java Music Club continues to be amazing. Rec staff love leading the group. There have definitely been some transformations in the residents!...

“Amazing! A New Meaning and Purpose”

Author: KristineOn: Mar 14Categories: Testimonials No Comments

“We have just implemented the Java Music Club program on one of our floors. We are now into our 6th week. I have a very strong music background and have always stated that music is one of the magical tools to success when working with residents...

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