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Again this year, Emerald Heights has been named as one of King County's "Best Workplaces for Waste Prevention and Recycling for 2012." Emerald Heights earned recognition this year for its Green Team, which worked to identify ways to go greener, and for reducing print publications, using energy-efficient bulbs, appliances and windows, installing light motion sensors, and encouraging residents to purchase reusable to-go containers for their take-out meals and use bio-based chemicals in their kitchen, housekeeping and laundry. Emerald Heights has received the award more than five years in a row and has earned a place on the "Business Honor Roll." |
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Vol. 4, Issue: 8
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Greetings!
Last month we celebrated the grand opening of our new Fitness Center and welcomed guests for our annual Open House. Then, the construction equipment rolled in and started tearing down the old fitness center, preparing for the construction of our new Pavilion. CEO Lisa Hardy and resident George Scott reflect on the planning process that brought us here and what the future holds. If moving to Emerald Heights might be in your future, be sure to get the latest about our Trailside Building and how to join our Trailblazer 2014 club. We hope you are enjoying your summer.
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 Recap: Annual Open House
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Fitness Center was the main attraction at annual Open House
Approximately 125 guests joined us for this year's Open House on Saturday, July 21, enjoying an extensive tour of apartment homes, shared community spaces and the newly opened Fitness Center.
"We heard a lot of 'oohs' and 'aahs' as guests saw the new Fitness Center," says Sharon Howell, marketing and sales director. "I heard a number of comments about how beautiful the grounds are and how great it is that the residents can just walk out their door and enjoy all that Emerald Heights has to offer."
At the Fitness Center, Director of Resident and Wellness Services Ben Brock and Fitness Specialist Kim Palka gave demonstrations of the new equipment and talked about the fitness opportunities residents enjoy.
"The other main attraction was the food!" says Howell. "Our chefs prepared a delicious assortment of healthy snacks, from yogurt parfaits with fresh fruit and granola to fruit kabobs, mini and pinwheel sandwiches, smoked salmon on mini bagels and crudités."
"Guests wanted to know if residents got to eat like this every day," recalls Howell. "Of course! Life is good when professional chefs do all your cooking."
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Then the walls came tumbling down
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Construction crews demolish old Fitness Center to make room for new multi-purpose complex
Within days of our annual Open House, where more than 100 guests toured the new Fitness Center, construction equipment rolled back on campus and demolished the old Fitness Center, paving the way for construction of the Pavilion, a 10,980-square-foot, multi-purpose building. Scheduled to be complete in April 2013, the $5.2 million Pavilion will offer flexible meeting space to meet the varied needs of the community. Partitions will allow two Game Rooms to be added to a larger meeting space (the New Emerald Room). When combined, the large space will accommodate seating for approximately 260 for meetings and performances or banquet seating for approximately 240. An Audio Visual room adjacent to the main meeting space will house Emerald Heights' resident-run in-house TV Channel (Channel 950.)
When complete, an entry gallery will connect the Pavilion to both the new Fitness Center and the main Living Room, and will open out onto a new landscaped courtyard. 
The official groundbreaking was held on July 12th, 3:30 p.m. Mayor John Marchione attended, along with representatives from the architect, general contractor (GLY), landscape architect, and our financial partners. |
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Q&A with Lisa Hardy:
Reflecting on the planning process and milestones reached
This month, CEO Lisa Hardy and resident George Scott, who has been part of the master planning process since 2005, reflect on the years of planning, design, assessment and reinvention that have brought us to this point, where we celebrate the grand opening of the Fitness Center and break ground on the new Pavilion. They share insights on the planning process and talk about the projects they will tackle next. Click here for the interview.
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Trailblazer 2014 Club Updates
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 Our Trailblazer 2014 club continues to grow. Those who have made deposits on our new Trailside apartments are enjoying some "club perks," including a private tour of the Fitness Center last month. Later this month, Director of Resident and Wellness Services Ben Brock will be the featured speaker at a special Trailblazer 2014 event. He will introduce Emerald Heights' seven areas of wellness and explain how Trailblazers can participate in our Wellness Program prior to moving in.
We now have 19 Trailside apartments 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, August 14
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Wednesday, August 29
10:45 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Location: The Emerald Room at Emerald Heights
10901 176th Circle NE
Redmond, WA 98052-7218 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. |
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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,
Sharon Howell
Emerald Heights
 
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