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Ask about our immediate move-in option, available on a couple of apartments -- first-come, first-served. No need to join the Future Residents list and wait for the call. Just contact Marta Willson at 425-556-8168 or Kelly Blumhagen at 425-556-8298 to learn more.
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Vol. 2, Issue: 3
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March 2010
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Greetings!
In this month's Connection, we provide some new details about our Annual Open House and Tour of Resident Homes, scheduled for Saturday, March 27. We will have four distinct homes open for touring. Don't miss it!
Then we introduce you to resident Dick Pizzo, who played the role of guest chef for the night last week and offered up some good eating for the Emerald Heights community. He shares fond memories of his life and family in a Q&A.
CEO Lisa Hardy reflects on a challenging hike and the important steps she's taking now to ensure a healthy future for herself and all Emerald Heights employees.
Then resident blogger Marilyn Farrell explains why her lovely new kitchen is the least-used room in her home, and also shares some thought-provoking reader mail. We invite your comments too.
Enjoy!
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 Special Event
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 Join us for our annual Open House event
Mark your calendars now and get ready to join us for our annual Open House and Tour of Resident Homes on Saturday, March 27, from noon to 3:00 p.m.
This popular event features:
- Tours of the campus common areas, including the fitness center, art studio, dining venues, landscaped grounds and much more.
- Tours of furnished, resident apartments in a variety of floor plans.
- Opportunities to chat with residents and staff about what life at Emerald Heights is really like.
- An update on our 2010 remodeling and master planning process.
- Refreshments and door prizes.
Wear your walking shoes
We're going to cover a lot of ground at our Open House, so dress for comfort!
Park and ride
Park at adjacent Redmond High School, located at 17272 NE 104th Street. Shuttle
buses will run every 15 minutes to the Emerald Heights campus beginning
at 11:45 a.m. The last shuttle from Redmond High School leaves at 2:30
p.m.
Click here for all the details, a map and driving directions.
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Open House Tour Floor Plans
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Tour will feature variety of resident homes
Follow these links to download PDFs of the floor plans:
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Resident Chef for the Night
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Resident Dick Pizzo shares old family recipes and love of cooking in special dining event
Antipasti. Italian Wedding Soup. Pesce Salmone. Gnocchi Alfredo. Cavolfiore Fritto. Cannolis. These were just a few of the gastronomic delights served up by resident Dick Pizzo when he played guest chef for the night. "Dick started work in the kitchen on Monday, and he prepped alongside the kitchen staff the entire week, " observed Executive Chef Justin Rutledge. "We used his recipes, and he made sure each dish met with his approval." To create his menu, Dick called on inspiration and some adapted recipes from his grandmothers: Grandma Pizzo, who cooked Sicilian style, and Grandma Bonzani, who cooked northern Italian style. Click here to learn more about Dick Pizzo and how he developed his love of cooking. It all started with a "Lazy Daisy Cake"! |
CEO Blog: Pathways & Milestones
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My heroes and a new focus on wellness
One challenging hike I took this month gave me a new appreciation for strength and determination of my fellow Outdoor Club hikers. If I want to follow in their footsteps, I need to take steps now to stay healthy and strong for decades to come! I also share some details about our new employee wellness program, designed to keep our staff healthy and happy. Click here to learn more.I welcome you to e-mail me with your comments and questions. |
| Resident Blog: My So-Called Retirement
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The least-used room in my home
When I moved to Emerald Heights, I designed the kitchen of my dreams. Now, for the most part, it sits unused! But how can you blame me? The dining room serves up delicious, interesting meals each day. And sometimes we have special events to really spice things up.
Click here to learn more about how dining events really bring the community together.
Also, I've been receiving some very interesting reader feedback. I share a couple of these letters this month, and I invite you to write in with your thoughts. I'd like to get a conversation started about what retirement means these days. Visit my blog anytime. And if you have a question or comment, please send me an e-mail. I'd love to hear from you! |
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Pass it on! If you would like to share information about Emerald Heights with your friends or family members, we invite you to forward this e-mail using the link below.  And come visit us soon!
Sincerely,
Marta Willson
Emerald Heights
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