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Vol. 4, Issue: 7
| July 2012
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Greetings!
Finally... summer has arrived, and things are really heating up around campus: - We're gearing up for our Annual Open House. With the grand opening of our new Fitness Center, there is more to see than ever before. And, with expanded hours, more time to see it!
Finally, Executive Chef Justin Rutledge shares a recipe for house-made granola that will give you a jump-start on these long summer days. We hope to see you soon.
Enjoy. |
 Ribbon-Cutting
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Board of Directors Chairman John Plovie and President & CEO Lisa Hardy cut the ribbon to the new Fitness Center.
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Community gathers to celebrate the Grand Opening of the new Fitness Center
On Monday, July 2, the Emerald Heights residents and staff gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the new Fitness Center, nearly one year after construction began. The new Fitness Center -- more than twice the size of the previous building -- features: - A 30' x 60' swimming pool with zero-gravity entry (ramp system) for lap swimming and aquatic exercise programs;
- Jacuzzi spa;
- Exercise class room for popular group classes, like tai chi, yoga and aerobics;
- Equipment room with state-of-the-art Keiser and SCIFIT equipment for strength training and cardiovascular exercise programming respectively;
- Men's & women's locker rooms; and
- Spa with massage therapy room and salon services (hair care, manicures & pedicures.)
A large crowd gathered to witness the ribbon cutting and then take a tour of the new space. Residents quickly joined in the water aerobics and chair aerobics fitness classes, and tried out the new, state-of-the-art fitness machines. Click here for more the full story and a slide show from the event. The Fitness Center will be a highlight of the Annual Open House & Tour of Resident Homes (see below). |
Special Event: Annual Open House
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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, July 21, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
This popular event features:
- Tours of the campus community spaces, including the game room, Coffee Shop, Country Store, library, creative arts studio, dining venues, landscaped grounds and much more.
- Tours of furnished, resident apartments and cottages in a variety of floor plans.
- NEW! Tour of our brand new Fitness Center and spa.
- Opportunities to chat with residents and staff about what life at Emerald Heights is really like.
- An update on our expansion plans.
- Refreshments and door prizes.
Visit with our Experts:
Got questions? We have answers! In addition to our own staff and resident hosts, we will have experts in the areas of real estate, downsizing and moving, and interior design:
- Real Estate:
Jim Badgley, CRS, GRI, SRES
Bill Badgley, GRI, ABR, SRES
www.badgleyhomes.com
- Downsizing and Moving:
Eric G. Rovner
Co-Founder, Benevia
1-888-BENEVIA
www.benevia.com
- Interior Design:
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 9:45 a.m. The last shuttle from Redmond High School leaves at 3:30 p.m.
Click here for all the details, a map and driving directions. |
| Resident Blog: My So-Called Retirement |
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Independence
As we celebrate our country's independence this week, I've been thinking about the spirit and determination required to accomplish such a feat -- from our founding fathers to those who serve in our military. This month, our community is honoring those who have served with a wall of honor. It's been fascinating to learn about these residents and their distinguished histories. It also got me thinking about how we all still hunger for independence and are willing to fight for it.
Click here to read more about how I see that independent spirit alive and well within my community. Visit Marilyn's blog anytime. And if you have a question or comment, please send her an e-mail. She'd love to hear from you! |
Trailblazer 2014 Club Updates
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 More than 40% of our new apartment homes have been reserved, and some floor plans are sold out!
We urge you to contact us soon to set up your appointment and have a chance to choose from a wide selection of new homes. Call our marketing office at 425-556-8168 or email sharonh@emeraldheights.com. |
Special Event: Build Your Future Here
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E M E R A L D H E I G H T S Build Your Future Here
Luncheon | Presentation | Discussion
Please join us for this exciting update about our expansion. See the latest architectural drawings, and learn how you can be a trailblazer -- helping us plan our new expansion, sharing your feedback on the building designs and floor plans, and joining others as the first to reserve new apartment homes. Updated plans and introductory pricing
are now available! Please join us! Tuesday, July 17
10:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: * * Bear Creek Country Club * *
13737 202nd Avenue NE
Woodinville, WA 98077 Reserve your place today. Call 425-556-8161 or e-mail to reserve your place at the table. (Please include your name, phone number, and the number of people in your party.) Or click here to reserve your place online. Bring your friends for a fun afternoon. Be part of our story. |
| Chef Justin Presents: | | 
House-Made Granola
Makes 1 quart
Packed with oats, nuts and seeds, this energy booster can be made up to one week ahead. Serve it as a snack, or for breakfast with yogurt and any kind of seasonal fresh fruit.
Ingredients
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2 cups
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1/4 cup
| | Millet | |
1 T.
| | Flaxseed | |
3/4 t.
| | Salt, divided | |
1/2 t.
| | Ground cinnamon | |
1/4 t.
| | Ground ginger | |
1/3 cup
| | Honey | |
4 T.
| | Extra virgin olive oil, divided | |
2 T.
| | Brown sugar | |
3/4 cup
| | Raw almonds, coarsely chopped | |
1/3 cup
| | Raw shelled pumpkin seeds | |
1 T.
| | Sugar | |
½ cup
| | Raisins | | | Yogurt | | | Thinly sliced mangoes, or other fruit |
Millet and flaxseed can be found at natural foods stores and some supermarkets.
Method - Heat oven to 300 degrees.
- Mix oats, millet and flaxseed, 1/4 t. salt, cinnamon and ginger in a medium bowl. Add 1 cup of hot tap water. Mix thoroughly and let stand for 15 minutes to soften oats.
- Bring honey, 2 T. oil, and brown sugar to a boil in a small saucepan, stirring to a dissolve sugar.
- Add honey mixture to oat mixture in bowl and toss to coat.
- Spread out in an even layer on a large rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake oat mixture, stirring 2-3 times, until dark golden brown, about 50 minutes.
- Place baking sheet on a wire rack and let oat mixture cool completely.
- Increase oven temperature to 350 degrees. Mix remaining 1/2 t. salt, remaining 2 T. oil, almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and sugar in a medium bowl.
- Spread in an even layer on another rimmed baking sheet.
- Bake, stirring occasionally, until golden brown, about 10 minutes.
- Place baking sheet on a wire rack and let cool completely.
- Combine oat mixture, nut mixture and raisins in a large bowl.
- Serve with yogurt and sliced fresh fruit.
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And come visit us soon!
Sincerely,
Sharon Howell
Emerald Heights
 
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