Happy Leap Day

Are you jumping for joy? It's Leap Day! On February 29, which occurs every four years, we balance out the orbit of the Earth around the Sun and the rotation of the Earth. The total time it takes the earth to complete a cycle around the sun is 365 days and 6 hours plus some change, so every four years there is a surplus of 24 hours. We account for that discrepancy by adding an extra day to February once every four years.


Now, if we can get everyone to jump at the same time on Leap Day perhaps we could adjust the Earth's spin to perfectly synchronize with the orbit around the Sun. No? Just a thought.


Happy Leap Day!

Christina Celebrates Ten Year Anniversary With Condor Management!

Christina has worked for Condor for ten years!

Congratulations to Christina on her ten year Anniversary working for Condor Management, which was on February 18th!

In the time that Christina has been employed with Condor Management she has worked at all four of Condor's Minnesota properties and has lived at three of them. During her first four years with Condor she was a full-time employee. Then Christina decided that she would like to pursue the culinary arts and was thrilled that Condor supported her decision. At that point she transitioned into part time employment with Condor. These days she's working at Lexington Heights Apartments and Raven Hill Apartments, helping to fill in the schedules at both communities. She's attending culinary school when she's not working.

Christina notes that she is thankful for the wonderful staff at Condor Management and she's developed some great friendships by working for Condor. The consensus among all the staff here at Condor Management is that she's a wonderful employee and we are very grateful to have her around!

To celebrate her ten year anniversary we're thinking that it would be only fair if Christina made us all a Dark Chocolate Soufflé!

Happy Valentine's Day!

Valentine’s Day has its origins as a holiday to honor an obscure saint named Valentinus, but now more commonly it is a day to celebrate romantic love.

This new meaning of Valentine’s Day is credited to Geoffrey Chaucer, an English poet from the middle ages. Eventually this holiday evolved into a day to express your love to your partner by presenting them with flowers, different confections and cards known as “valentines”.

Happy Valentine's Day!

Meet Your New Neighbors!

We’d like to welcome Frank & Kelly to Salem Green. They picked up the keys to their new home Feb 1st. We're excited to welcome them to our community and if you see them around say hello!

Kelly and Frank moved to Salem Green on February 1!

Make The Popcorn! New Movie DVD's At Rental Office

The Rental Office just received these new releases, ready and available for you to check out! Also, a new selection of old favorites is now available. Spend a cold night snuggled up inside your home with one of these flicks:

Last Minute Valentine's Day Ideas From The Staff!

Are you still looking for some last minute ideas for Valentine's Day? Here's some great ideas from businesses near Salem Green Apartments!

Tip #1: Get your flowers at Glassing Florist (651) 457-2500
They have several Valentine's Day specials and are local at: 7301 Babcock Trail E, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077.

Special #1: This lovely arrangement of pink roses and asiatic lilies, dark pink alstroemeria, white stock and seeded eucalyptus are arranged in an exclusive Pink Reflections vase. The perfect way to show your Valentine you care. $49.95



Special #2: Send this 3-in-1 bouquet for that special someone in your life! This beautiful Valentine's Day bouquet includes red roses, hot pink spray roses, white asiatic lilies, hot pink miniature carnations and pink heather accented with assorted greenery. Delivered in a red ceramic vase with an expandable XOXO bracelet she’ll be sure to love! $62.95



Special #3: Send Teleflora's adorable little bear with enchanting flowers, and your valentine will think you're just as sweet as can be. Roses, carnations, chrysanthemums and asters arrive in a glass vase with a Teleflora keepsake bear. $34.95

Check out all their deals on their website: www.glassingflorist.com


Tip #2: Homemade chocolates made from Regina's! (651) 455-8864
1905 Robert St. W. St. Paul, MN 55118 (Southview Square Shopping Center)
Some treats to look for:

Mint Truffles: A layered mint with rich dark chocolate & green ice coating in assorted Valentine foils. 24 pieces for $8.79.

Love & Kisses: 8 oz. bag of Milk, Dark, and Crisp rice hearts and lips. $7.99

Tip #3: Dinner at a restaurant with a Valentine's Day special!

Underwater World at The Mall of America: Go experience the Sea Of Love!
120 East Broadway, East Entrance, Level One, Bloomington, MN 55425 (952) 883-0202
Experience a romantic night and delicious appetizers under the ocean. You’ll be able to tour the Aquarium and spend Valentine's Day with thousands of amazing sea creatures!


The details:
Date: Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Time: 7:00PM - 11:00PM - come and go as you please!
Price: $39.99+tax/per person (save $10/per ticket when you purchase tickets online).
Your ticket will include:
Aquarium admission ($20 value)
2-Hour Sky Deck game card ($20 value)
Delicious H'orderves served throughout the Aquarium
Menu includes: Carving Station with 12-Pepper Encrusted Beef and served with Spicy Mustard, Roasted Red Pepper Aioli, Wasabi Sauce and Rolls, Bourbon Glazed Pork Skewer, Cajun BBQ Grilled Chicken Skewer, Mac & Cheese Tart, Rainbow Fruit Shooter, Champagne Salad, and Red Velvet Cake.
Plus there will be a full cash bar and music & dance floor.

And for that extra special Valentine's Day dinner... any White Castle near you!
Enjoy a nice candle-lit dinner with your honey from 5-8pm! Reservations only, call quick! Closest White Castle near you: 4515 S. Robert Trail, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55077. (651) 455-0403.

Sounds like a great time for you and your sweetheart or a night out with friends!

Pool Party In February!

If you've a touch of cabin fever and are yearning for warmer days, remember that you can escape to Salem Green's indoor pool for a year-round taste of Summer! Located in Salem Green's Recreation Center, the indoor heated pool is open 8:00AM to 10:00PM daily. So what are you waiting for, come dive in!

One of the excellent benefits of living at Salem Green is the indoor heated pool!

Tours And Shows At The Guthrie Theater

One of the wonderful benefits of living at Salem Green Apartments is the proximity to a vibrant theatrical scene. There are several excellent theaters in the Twin Cities, such as the Ordway, Orpheum, and the Guthrie.

This weekend is the first weekend of the month, and that means that the Guthrie theater in Minneapolis will be holding its Architecture Tour at 9:00 AM. Every first Saturday of each month they hold a special tour "covering everything from ground plans to groundbreaking, site selection, neighborhood influences and noteworthy elements that have garnered worldwide attention." Cost of the tour is $15.00.

Check out the Guthrie Theater for some great shows. Here are the current shows they have on stage:

Julius Caesar
by William Shakespeare
directed by Rob Melrose

Cat On a Hot Tin Roof
by Tennessee Williams
directed by Lisa Peterson

End of the Rainbow
by Peter Quilter
directed by Terry Johnson