Pink Power

The staff at Salem Green is joining the battle against breast cancer by participating in the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure on May 12 at the Mall of America.  Julie and Janelle are walking in solidarity with Sara, a co-worker at our Lexington Heights apartment community, who is celebrating her five years as a breast cancer survivor.

If you would like to help in the effort to find a cure for breast cancer, consider joining the Salem Green staff by making a donation at the team's web page here: http://www.active.com/donate/komentc13/EMaltby5. We greatly appreciate and are thankful for any help you can give.

Sara's Pink Power team at the Susan G. Komen Race For The Cure five years a

Fighting Cabin Fever When Winter Doesn't Know When To Quit

Is winter ever going to end? Considering it’s the middle of April and snow is yet again in the forecast for tonight and tomorrow, who knows! Don’t let the winter blues get you down, Salem Green has many fun amenities on-site or nearby. Head to the Rec building for a dip in the indoor pool, or warm up in the sauna. A jog on the treadmill in the exercise room will help boost your happy endorphins, making for not only a happier you but a healthier one too. If you’re just not feeling up to all the physical activities, stop by the office and rent a DVD for only a $1.

Plus, not far from Salem Green, in West St. Paul there is a huge indoor sports facility located at 1655 Livingston Ave. They have open walking and running around the dome Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-3:30PM. Or, instead of running or walking, you can shake the cabin fever blues off with some dancing at the Cinema Ballroom Dance Studio in St. Paul. They have a very active calendar full of group classes for all levels of ability.

We're not far from the end of Winter, although it is sometimes hard to believe. But, we're only a short time away from seeing beautiful spring blooms on the trees and bushes and flower beds at Salem Green.

Before You Plan Your Weekend, Check Out These Fun Events

There's plenty of events in the Twin Cities each weekend; here's a few you may want to check out. One of the wonderful things about living at Salem Green is how close we are to all the events that the Twin Cities offer.

"Crime and Pun-ishment" A Murder Mystery Dinner
Friday, Apr 19 7:00 PM
The Old Spaghetti Factory, Minneapolis.
Tickets are $60.00/ Person.
For additional information or to purchase tickets visit http://www.grimprov.com/Murder-Mystery-Dinner-Minnesota or call (888) 643-2583.

"Step back in time to the era of gangsters and their molls. Minneapolis, grab your beaded frocks and pin striped suits and brace yourselves for our"roaring twenties" style murder mystery. Un-organized crimes prevail in The Murder Mystery Company's award winning show, "Crime and Pun-ishment". Bring your friends, family and don't forget your detective skills to help solve the case!"

57th Annual GSTA Rod & Custom Spectacular (Car Show)
Saturday, Apr 13 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Sunday April 14 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Minnesota State Fair Coliseum, St Paul.

"See over 100 of the area's finest Hot Rods, Antiques, Customs, Street Machines and Motorcycles on display at Minnesota's longest running motorized extravaganza. This year featuring the Battle of the Brushes, pin-striper's competition, live 60's music on Saturday from 6 to 9 PM. www.gstarod-custom.com"

Lance Armstrong's Steroid-Pumped Comedy Revue

A Brave New Workshop, 824 Hennepin Ave, Minneapolis.
7:30 PM every Thursday, until June 29
8:00 PM every Friday, Saturday, until June 29

http://theatre.bravenewworkshop.com/NowShowing.aspx

"The Brave New Workshop takes on liars and cheaters in all their forms and continues the theatre's long tradition of taking on the hot-button issues of the day with a mix of hilarious original sketch comedy and biting satire. With four of BNW's best and brightest actors taking the stage, "Lance Armstrong's Steroid-Pumped Comedy Revue" will be an all-guts, all-glory production sure to cross the (finish) line."

Nachito Herrera, Stunning Cuban Pianist
Saturday, April 20, 8:00 PM
Dakota Jazz Club & Restaurant, 1010 Nicollet Mall, Minneapolis

http://dakotacooks.com/event/nachito-herrera-62/

"Nachito is one of the world’s great Cuban pianists. His jaw dropping technique and the rich, powerful soulfulness of his playing blend in what is often an amazing display of musical power and emotion."

Rent A Movie From The Salem Office This Weekend

Do you have plans this weekend? Perhaps you'll rent a movie to watch at home. If so, first stop in by the office to check out our new selection of movies that you can rent for two nights at a time. Each month we get a different selection of movies made available, from a variety of genres. Swing by and pick out a title to your liking. Some of the new releases we've received include Argo, The Master, Wreck It Ralph, Anna Karenina, and Sinister.

Free Ice Cream Hailed As A Better Idea Than Sliced Bread

Love ice cream? Want it for free? Then tomorrow is your day. Ben & Jerry's ice cream shops are giving out free cones tomorrow, April 9th, as a part of their Free Cone Day promotion. If you'll be near one of their shops tomorrow, stop in for a free treat!

To find out more about the Free Cone Day visit Ben & Jerry's website.

Oscar's Work Floors Salem Green

For our next installment of our Staff Spotlight we decided to introduce you to someone who works for one of our vendors, who's often seen around Salem Green. Meet Oscar!  Oscar has worked for our carpet vendor, Value Plus Flooring, for over four years. You'll frequently see Oscar around the community replacing and repairing carpeting and flooring. Originally from California, Oscar moved to Minnesota when he was in his early teens.  Oscar enjoys Frisbee golfing in his spare time, and trying out new restaurants.

If you see Oscar around Salem Green, be sure to say hello!

Meet Colin, A Four-Legged and Hairy Resident

Colin is almost a year old, Cairnpoo. Colin is named after 49er’s quarterback Colin Kaepernick. He enjoys playing outside, snuggling in his doggie bed with his Winnie the Pooh baby blanket ,and of course playing catch. Colin also loves Beggin Strips!

If you would like to submit your pet to be featured on the Salem Green Blog please stop in the office or email us at salemgreen@condormgt.com.

Colin's hoping that posing for a photo will earn him a doggy treat!

The Kids All Agree: Bunny Day Was Eggs-cellent!

Last Saturday we had a wonderful time with our Bunny Day celebration here at Salem Green Apartments. The Easter Bunny even made an early appearance! The kids of Salem Green (and their parents!) were treated to cookies and a chance to visit with a very large bunny. There were activities such as coloring and egg decorating.

Thanks to all of our young residents (and their parents!) for coming out to Bunny Day and making it so much fun. We look forward to seeing you there again, next year.  Check out some photos below of our Bunny Day this year.

Resident Highlight: Meet Joe

Joe always makes our days bright with his smile!

For this installment of our Resident Highlight column, we'd like to introduce you to one of our newer residents, Joe. He just recently moved to Salem Green from Colorado on business. He still has a home in Colorado, where he visits his family. Joe has quickly become a welcome sight in the rental office with his smiling face and gourmet cooking. If you see Joe in the halls or laundry room, please be sure to welcome him to the community.

Looking For Some Fun? Visit The Macy's Flower Show!

Spring is here! The snow is melting and the sun is shining. What better way to celebrate spring than by

visiting Macy's Flower Show at the on the 8th floor of Macy's in downtown Minneapolis. Navigate a bucolic landscape lush with bright, floral colors at your own pace. Discover exciting designer landscapes and Macy's dazzling bouquet of the day series. The breathtaking blooms are sure to set your mind to thinking about spring.

Don't delay, however, because the show only lasts until April 7th! For more information about the event visit http://www.macys.com/store/event/

Happy Spring!

Watch Out, It's April Fools Day Today! Also, Here's Some Other Days To Note During This Month

April 1 - April Fools Day

Watch out for your friends today! Your loving and wonderful friends, yep they are the ones most likely to pull a prank on you today, so be prepared. April Fools Day has become a day to surprise your friends and family with a prank or joke. Hopefully they'll smile and laugh, and not be too mad at you, when you return the favor.

April 2 - Autism Awareness Day

Wear blue on this day to show your support for finding the cure for autism.
Autism Facts: 

• 1 in 110 children are diagnosed with autism each year. 
• Autism is the fastest growing developmental disability in the United States. 
• Autism receives less than 5% of the research funding than many less prevalent childhood diseases. 

April 7 - No housework day

Kick your shoes off, put up your feet and enjoy the day. On 'No Housework Day' your only job is to relax. Not a bad idea, considering that now that it is warming up a lot of folks will be busy spring cleaning. So rest while you can, you’ll be glad you did!

April 15 - Tax Day

Hopefully your taxes are completed and in the mail, but if not, make sure you get your taxes in before the post office closes. All tax forms must be postmarked by April 15th. Some Post Offices are open later this day to accommodate the last minute filers, so check your local listings to see how late your post office is open. For those running very late, the St. Paul Post Office is open untill 11:00PM on this day.

April 24 - Administrative Professional's Day

A day to celebrate the unsung heroes of the business world. Formerly known as “Secretary’s Day”. Find a way to show administrative professionals how much you appreciate them.

April 26 - Arbor Day 

Plant a tree today and invite some friends to join you. It is a great way to get together and socialize with friends and neighbors, get some exercise and fresh air. You are also doing something good for our planet, and we only get one of those.