The Wedding Bells Were Ringing! Salem Staff Celebrated Two Weddings in September

The month of September ended with two big days for our staff here at Salem Green - Two of our staff members had wedding days just a day apart! Brittney, who is on our leasing staff, tied the knot on September 28th with her husband, Dan. Just a day before that Steve, from our maintenance staff, married his bride Ana on September 27th.

Brittney says her honeymoon "was absolutely perfect but it went by too fast!" Everyone here at Salem Green Apartments is excited for these two newly-wed couples. If you see Steve or Brittney around be sure to congratulate them! From all of us here at Salem Green, we wish you all a lifetime of happiness!

Steve and Ana

Brittney and Dan

BOO!!! (A Friendly Invitation To Our Halloween Party...)

Want to try out your costume a day early before you head out to trick-or-treat? Join us in the Party Room on Wednesday, October 30, from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m. for a Halloween party with the Salem Green staff. There will be snacks, crafts, games, and an area where you can take fun photos in your costumes.

We'll have lots of treats, but no tricks. This is a kid-friendly event! All children must be accompanied by an adult or bring along the attached permission slip.

Please RSVP by Sunday, October 27, so we know how many ghosts and goblins to prepare for. We can't wait to see what everyone is dressed as this year.

Here's a copy of the paper flyer we are sending around:

SG 2013 Halloween Party Invite by Condor Cor

The Heat Is On!

Our maintenance team recently tackled the big task of getting the heat turned on for everyone at Salem Green Apartments. The days are getting cooler and we want to make sure everyone stays warm and comfortable.

Here are few tips to keeping your apartment toasty warm as the temperatures drop:

1. Close Your Windows
The biggest single source of heat loss in your home is most likely your windows. Make sure to check all of your windows and make sure they are closed and locked.

2. Don’t Block Your Registers
Make sure your furniture is kept at least two inches from your heat registers to give them enough room to heat up and let the heat escape to warm the air. Do not let your drapes or curtains cover them either, as they will divert the heat to the windows instead of the rest of the room.

Put Your AC Covers On
3. The covers that you have had stored away for the summer can finally come out of storage and go on your air conditioner. If you have issues putting them up, just call the office and we will send maintenance to take care of that for you.

While you can’t avoid the cold entirely, following these tips will help keep you warmer and give you a nice cozy apartment to come home to. If you are experiencing any issues with your heat please call the office (651) 455-2277.

Matt making sure the furnaces are in order before turning on the heat.

Fall Decorating Ideas

We have had some beautiful Fall days lately. Hopefully you have had a chance to get outside and enjoy it. The leaves are changing colors and we see quite a few neighbors around Salem Green Apartments putting up some festive Autumn decorations.

Autumn Decorations

If you are the decorative type then we would love your help getting Salem Green into the fun of the season. When you decorate your patio or balcony, please keep the following tips in mind.

• Jack-o-Lanterns are good, spooky fun and we would love it if you sent a picture of your fantastic carving. Please remember - do not place lit candles inside your Jack-o-Lantern. Out of an abundance of caution use battery powered candle lights to keep those gourds looking spooky, and not so spooky that the fire department gets called.
• Mums the word for fall flowers! Mums is short for chrysanthemums. You can find Fall Mums at the grocery store and garden centers and they come in all kinds of wonderful colors.
• Wreaths are not just for Christmas, folks! Some retailers sell beautiful harvest-themed wreaths. Or, if you are particularly crafty, you can make your own.
• Patio lights can help you frame your space, and we have seen some that could fit into your theme of choice, whether you are going for spooky or harvest.

If you are going to be shopping for any decorations be sure to look in the local papers or online  for coupons. Here are two we found for Gertens over in Inver Grove Heights:

Pictures!

After you have gone through all that effort of decorating, you are bound to be proud of your work, right? Snap a photo and share it with the rest of us on our Facebook page and let us all enjoy your creativity.

Six Pounds of Pure Joy

We are simply thrilled for one of our resident families. Congratulations to Michael and Bouakhine, on the birth of their beautiful baby, Aria Mie. Congratulations are in order too for Aiden; he now gets to be a big brother!

Aria Mie weighed in at 6 lbs. 5 oz. and was born on Friday, September 13th at 9:13 am. Congratulations on your new bundle of joy!

Michael stopped by the office to introduce us all to Aria Mie.

Totally Fun Flotation Devices

Have you noticed? The leaves are starting to change and it is simply beautiful out today. In fact the weather is going to be great all week long - in the 70's with sun and a few clouds, and no rain. It is the perfect time to take checkout the paddle-boat or canoe from the Salem Green Office and go out on Schmidt Lake.

What a great way to enjoy the fall colors! f you would like to rent the canoe or paddleboat please stop in the Salem Green Apartments rental office and check out the key and life jackets.

These two adventurous residents recently stopped by to take a canoe for trip on the lake.

We have several canoes and a paddle-boat for residents to check out.

Steve from maintenance demonstrating how to use the paddle-boat. "Hey, look, it floats!"

Way To Go J.C.! Meet The Winner of the Football Drawing

Congratulations to our lucky resident, J.C., on winning our football drawing that we conducted earlier! We enjoyed hearing from all of you what team you were cheering on. J.C. happens to be rooting for the Clemson Tigers. The prize was a $20.00 gift card to Jimmy Johns, plus there were a few extra fun items to help host a football themed party.

Here's a photo of J.C. stopping by the Salem Green office to pick up his winnings!

The Fantastic Four - Meet Your New Neighbors

We have some great new neighbors who are moving this month to Salem green. You may have seen some them around your building already, moving things into their new homes. We're excited to have all of them here; please help us make them feel welcome by extending them a warm welcome!

We hear a variety of reasons people choose to live at Salem Green. For some it's the great value and excellent service from our staff, and for others it's convenient amenities such as our underground heated parking, which is particularly popular in the winter months. What made you choose Salem Green? Share it with us in the comments section below!

Welcome to Salem Green Alicia, Mina, Phil, and Scott!

Welcome to Salem Green, Alicia!

Welcome home, Mina!

Thanks for choosing Salem Green, Phil!

We're glad you moved to Salem Green, Scott!

Cute Baby Is Our Youngest Salem Green Apartments Resident

Meet our youngest resident - Renata! And a big congratulations to Claudia and Alberto on the birth of their beautiful baby girl! Renata was born on August 12 this year and weighed 8 pounds and was 20 inches in length at birth.

The staff at Salem Green is excited for the family and wish them best of luck and joy in the days and months to come!

Renata and her mommy, Claudia

October Begins Sweet and Ends Spooky

October is well known for it's BIG holiday, Halloween, but did you know there's quite a few other notable days throughout the month?

October 5 - World Teacher’s Day
World Teacher’s Day was created by Federico Mayor, in 1993. Take time today to show your son's or daughter’s teacher your appreciation. Whether it be an apple or a nice gift, our teachers deserve thanks for all they do!

October 9 - Fire Prevention Day 
Fire prevention efforts were sparked by the Great Chicago fire in 1871. Take time today to reevaluate your fire prevention measures and practice a home fire drill. Do you and your family have a plan on what to do if there is a fire in your home? If you don’t have a plan, today is a perfect day to make one.

October 11 - Take Your Teddy Bear to Work Day
Yes! It’s an excuse to feel like a kid, even for just a moment!

October 16 - Boss’ Day
Celebrate your boss today! Let them know how much you appreciate them!

October 19 - Sweetest Day

Originally founded by Herbert Birch Kingston in 1922, Herbert wanted to bring happiness to orphans and under-privileged and began this holiday by giving them small gifts and candy. Today, this holiday is celebrated almost as a second Valentine’s Day by actions of giving flowers and candy to loved ones. However, in addition to showing your love to people close to you, use this day as Herbert intended and show kindness to those in need.

October 31 - Halloween
Trick or Treat! That’s right; it’s that time of year where little ghosts and goblins roam the neighborhood seeking sweet treats. Some local businesses have indoor trick or treating available; check your local listings to see if there are any in your area. Have a safe and happy Halloween!