Resident News

February 2012

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1

Rent is DueStop in and have a

Cookie

2 Rent is Due

Stop in and have a Cookie

3 Rent is Due

Stop in and have a Cookie

4 Rent is Due

5 Rent late at close of

business

6 Lame Duck Day

7 Send a Card to a

Friend Day

8 Boy Scout Day

9 Toothache Day

10 Umbrella Day

11 Make a

Friend Day

12 Lincoln BDayPlum Pudding Day

13 Neighborhood Watch Meeting

at 6:00pm

14 Valentine DNational Organ

Donor Day

15 National Gum Drop

Day

16 Do a Grouch a Favor

Day

17 Random Acts of Kindness Day

18 National Battery Day

19 National Chocolate

Mint Day

20 Presidents DCherry Pie Day

21 Card

Reading Day

22 George

Washington's Birthday

23 Tennis Day

24 National Tortilla

Chip Day

25 Have a Great

Saturday

26 National Pistachio

Day

27 Polar Bear Day

28 National Tooth Fairy

Day

29 LEAP YEAR!

Westwind Apartments | WestWindLiving.com 3069- E Ordway Drive Roanake VA 24017

Your Community Team Paige McGhee Property Manager Hazel Williams Leasing/ Accounting Brian McDaniel Leasing Katie Hansbrough Leasing/ Marketing Billy Judge Service Supervisor Michael Jones Service Technician Skip Wells Service Technician Linda Cruff Environmental Services Anthony Blanding Environmental Services

Office Hours Monday Thru Friday

9 am - 5:30 pm Saturday

10 am- 1 pm&2 pm-4pm Sunday

1 pm - 4 pm

Contact Directory Leasing Center

540-366-2400 Office Fax

540-366-7953 Emergency Contact

540-366-2400

A HEALTHY VALENTINE TREATRecent studies have shown that eating chocolate may actually be good for you. Researchers have found that raw or minimally processed cocoa contains flavonoids similar to those found in green tea. According to studies, these antioxidants have been linked to help accomplish the following: • Decrease blood pressure • Improve circulation • Lower death rate from heart disease • Improve function of endothelial cells that line the blood vessels • Defend against destructive molecules called free radicals, which trigger cancer, heart disease and stroke • Improve Digestion and stimulate kidneys • Has been used to help treat patients with anemia, kidney stones and poor appetite Chocolate is also a good source of copper and magnesium, which helps to regulate heartbeat and blood pressure.

You Can't Afford NOT To Have Renters InsuranceIt's very wise to protect your treasured belongings by investing in a renters insurance policy for a nominal monthly sum. You can't afford not have it, especially in the event of a fire, burglary, or other disaster that could damage your property. Don't wait another day, call your agent today. Ask the Welcome Center for a referral.

We're In Your Corner!If you ever have any questions about our community or any concerns about your lease, don’ t hesitate to call us, or come into our Welcome Center at 540-366-2400. We will do our best to answer your questions, and we are committed to ensuring that your home here is a pleasant one.

It's All About YouIt’ s fun to have friends come over to visit you MOST of the time. If they start to get loud or things get out of hand, it comes back on you. You are responsible for what your guests do, always. Make sure you keep them informed of the rules should you need to and ask them to leave right away if they start trouble.

Cleaning Tip That Can Save Your LifeIn your quest to keep an immaculate home, never mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or any other household cleaners -- unless you want to end up in the hospital! Such chemical mixtures produce deadly toxic fumes, which can kill. It is safer to only mix bleach with water. Also, make sure there's enough air ventilation in the room where you're cleaning to reduce fumes.

PLAY THIS! MAY BE YOU’VE ALREADYHEARD JOSHUA RADIN:

Radin’s songs appeared on Scrubs, Grey’s Anatomy, and American Idol.

WHERE WE FOUND HIM:

facebook.com/joshuaradinwww.joshuaradin.com

OUR FAVORITE TRACKS:

Brand New DaySundrenched World

Healthy aging is a hot topic. Weight gain, sex drive or chronic diseases, the key to healthy aging is a healthy lifestyle. Eating a variety of healthy foods, practicing portion control and including physical activity in your daily routine can go a long way toward promoting healthy aging. Better yet, it’s never too late to make healthier lifestyle choices.

If an interest in healthy aging leads you to consider anti-aging therapies — such as restrictive diets, supplements or expensive treatments claiming to postpone or even reverse the aging process — be cautious. There’s no quick fix for healthy aging. Know what you’re buying, and know how to spot suspicious schemes. Often, anti-aging therapies don’t live up to the claims. from The Mayo Clinic web site

Stan robinson’s Most anticipated Movies

CANDY

CHOCOLATE

CUPID

DATE

FRIEND

LOVE

ROMANCE

ROSES

SWEET

VALENTINE

WORD SEARCH

Movies take center stage for the month of February 2012 as the 84th Academy Awards® and Oscar® salutes the best in film on February 26, 2012 on ABC-TV. Of the movies slated to open during the month, these two caught my attention with anticipation.Journey 2: The Mysterious Island A fantasy sci-fi adventure story starring Josh Hutcherson, Dwayne Johnson, Vanessa Hudgens and Luis Guzman, features a boy on a mission to find his grandfather (Michael Caine) who is thought to be missing on a mythical island. With the PG movie rating, special effects, and an intriguing premise, the film has that overall appeal for the whole family.Safe House In this action/thriller, a young CIA agent (Ryan Reynolds) is given the assignment of looking after a person of interest (Denzel Washington) in a safe house. When the safe house is attacked, he finds himself on the run with his charge. The trailers for it with spectacular action scenes have piqued my interest and the pairing of Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds seems a good bet to see.Be sure to visit ScreenScene.org and Examiner.com for my movie reviews, celebrity interviews, and motion picture industry articles. Let me know what you think – Movies@StanRobinson.org.

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“The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.” – Bertrand Russell

“Love does not consist in gazing at each other but in looking outward together in the same direction.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery

word search answer key at apartmentconnections.net

Wish for a Greener Future.

Scan this code to see how Debt Consolidation can be beneficial for you and your family.

Louis Edward Silver is a contributing editor to Resident News and a Senior Debt Analyst at Family Financial Care. He can be reached at 888.873.9309.

If you’re facing insurmountable debts that include credit card balances, personal loans, student loans, equity lines and medical expenses, you may feel overwhelmed and hopeless. Unfortunately, these balances have no doubt come at the cost of your good credit. While frustration may have set in, there are other options that can help you clear your outstanding debts and clear the path toward financial freedom.Credit CounselingIf you are facing bankruptcy or other financial hardships, debt counseling can be an alternative. By enlisting the help of a credit counselor, you can make sense of your finances and make choices that will positively affect your financial situation. A credit counselor will sit down with you and evaluate your accounts, balances, minimum payments and other vital information needed to create a debt management plan (DMP). A credit counselor can often negotiate lower payments for you as well as help you manage intentional repayments. While these services are not free, they can be invaluable in helping you get back on track.Debt ConsolidationDebt consolidation entails taking out one loan to pay off several smaller loans. Often, this involves securing the loan against a home or property with a higher value than the amount of money borrowed. The idea is to get a low interest rate on the consolidation loan to pay off credit cards with higher interest rates. If you rent or own a home with no equity, traditional consolidation options may not be available. Debt SettlementIn addition to credit counseling and debt consolidation, debt settlement can be a fast and aggressive solution to overwhelming debt expenses. Debt settlement, also known as debt negotiation, is accomplished when a debt arbitrator negotiates lower pay-off amounts with creditors and collectors. You can have your debts eliminated in as little as 24 to 36 months, which is much less than the 20 to 30 years it can take when making minimum payments to creditors. All this can be done for less than what you’re currently paying. Not only does it benefit you, but also the creditor. If your only other option is bankruptcy, debt settlement ensures a portion of payment to the creditor. While debt settlement can be attempted on your own, these services are often provided by a third party debt relief firm.

Found great music online? Email your suggestions to submit.residentnews@gmail.com. IF WE uSE yOuR SuGGESTIOn, WE’LL SEnD yOu A STARBuCkS GIFT CARD!

Creative Gift Ideas for your ValentineMaKE a pHOTO gIfT.It is easy and inexpensive to have a photo put on a mug, t-shirt, key chain, or even playing cards. Choose one of you two together, enjoying each other.MaKE sOMETHIng By Hand.Whether you make a cake, knit a scarf, write a poem, or cook an entire dinner, your loved one will appreciate the time you put into your gift.EnjOy THE OuTdOOrs TOgETHEr.Taking a walk or hike together can be ro-mantic and calming. It gives you and your honey a chance to connect and talk.gET sOME pETals.Ask at your florist for some of the petals they trim off of their roses. These petals are usually fresh and lovely and are even sometimes free. Use them to decorate your dinner table, bed, or to float in a bathtub.gET a pHOTOgrapH TaKEn.Arrange to have a professional photog-rapher take pictures of you together. Not only is this an enjoyable activity, but you will also create a lasting memory.

The Senior Scoop

Signs, Flowers,and StonesFebruary 2012

For the full recipe, search for “Chocolate Ravioli” at www.hungryhappenings.com

Perfect for Valentine’s Day! Make these chocolate ravioli out of refrigerated pie crust, Dove chocolate hearts, raspberries and just a few other ingredients!

InSPIraTIonal quoTeS on loVe

The time has come for the Pro Football’s Hall of Fame’s selection committee to decide who will be elected to the Hall of Fame. On February 4, between four and seven players and coaches will be chosen by the committee.The finalists include (in no specific order): Jerome Bettis, Running Back; Tim Brown, Wide Receiver/kick Returner; Jack Butler*, Cornerback; Cris Carter, Wide Receiver; Dermontti Dawson, Center; Edward DeBartolo, Jr., Owner; Chris Doleman, Defensive End/Linebacker; kevin Greene, Linebacker/Defensive End; Charles Haley, Defensive End/Linebacker; Cortez kennedy, Defensive Tackle; Curtis Martin, Running Back; Bill Parcells, Coach; Andre Reed, Wide Receiver; Willie Roaf, Tackle; Will Shields, Guard; Dick Stanfel*, Guard; Aeneas Williams, Cornerback/Safety.I think the obvious choices are Bill Parcells, Chris Carter, Jerome Bettis, and Curtin Martin. Parcells has won two Superbowls with the Giants in ‘87 and ‘91. He then moved on to coach the Patriots, Jets, and Cowboys before coming to Miami to work in the front office. He has had tremendous success at every stop along the way. Chris Carter is an elite wide receiver with the St. Louis Rams winning a Superbowl and putting up ridiculous numbers in receptions and yardage. Jerome Bettis and Curtis Martin ran with power and finesse to finish their careers as the third (Bettis) and fourth (Martin) all time in rushing yards.Each finalist must receive 80 percent of the vote to be inducted into the Hall of Fame’s 50th Class.Suggest a topic to the Sports Dude. Email jasonostrichsports@gmail.com

by Louis Edward Silver, Senior Debt Analyst; Family Financial Care.

PLAY THIS! MAY BE YOU’VE ALREADYHEARD JOSHUA RADIN:

Radin’s songs appeared on Scrubs, Grey’s Anatomy, and American Idol.

WHERE WE FOUND HIM:

facebook.com/joshuaradinwww.joshuaradin.com

OUR FAVORITE TRACKS:

Brand New DaySundrenched World

Healthy aging is a hot topic. Weight gain, sex drive or chronic diseases, the key to healthy aging is a healthy lifestyle. Eating a variety of healthy foods, practicing portion control and including physical activity in your daily routine can go a long way toward promoting healthy aging. Better yet, it’s never too late to make healthier lifestyle choices.

If an interest in healthy aging leads you to consider anti-aging therapies — such as restrictive diets, supplements or expensive treatments claiming to postpone or even reverse the aging process — be cautious. There’s no quick fix for healthy aging. Know what you’re buying, and know how to spot suspicious schemes. Often, anti-aging therapies don’t live up to the claims. from The Mayo Clinic web site

Stan robinson’s Most anticipated Movies

CANDY

CHOCOLATE

CUPID

DATE

FRIEND

LOVE

ROMANCE

ROSES

SWEET

VALENTINE

WORD SEARCH

Movies take center stage for the month of February 2012 as the 84th Academy Awards® and Oscar® salutes the best in film on February 26, 2012 on ABC-TV. Of the movies slated to open during the month, these two caught my attention with anticipation.Journey 2: The Mysterious Island A fantasy sci-fi adventure story starring Josh Hutcherson, Dwayne Johnson, Vanessa Hudgens and Luis Guzman, features a boy on a mission to find his grandfather (Michael Caine) who is thought to be missing on a mythical island. With the PG movie rating, special effects, and an intriguing premise, the film has that overall appeal for the whole family.Safe House In this action/thriller, a young CIA agent (Ryan Reynolds) is given the assignment of looking after a person of interest (Denzel Washington) in a safe house. When the safe house is attacked, he finds himself on the run with his charge. The trailers for it with spectacular action scenes have piqued my interest and the pairing of Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds seems a good bet to see.Be sure to visit ScreenScene.org and Examiner.com for my movie reviews, celebrity interviews, and motion picture industry articles. Let me know what you think – Movies@StanRobinson.org.

Iris AmethystAquarius

Janu

ary 2

1 - Fe

brua

ry 18 Pisces

Febr

uary

19-M

arch

20

“The good life is one inspired by love and guided by knowledge.” – Bertrand Russell

“Love does not consist in gazing at each other but in looking outward together in the same direction.” – Antoine de Saint-Exupery

word search answer key at apartmentconnections.net

Wish for a Greener Future.

Scan this code to see how Debt Consolidation can be beneficial for you and your family.

Louis Edward Silver is a contributing editor to Resident News and a Senior Debt Analyst at Family Financial Care. He can be reached at 888.873.9309.

If you’re facing insurmountable debts that include credit card balances, personal loans, student loans, equity lines and medical expenses, you may feel overwhelmed and hopeless. Unfortunately, these balances have no doubt come at the cost of your good credit. While frustration may have set in, there are other options that can help you clear your outstanding debts and clear the path toward financial freedom.Credit CounselingIf you are facing bankruptcy or other financial hardships, debt counseling can be an alternative. By enlisting the help of a credit counselor, you can make sense of your finances and make choices that will positively affect your financial situation. A credit counselor will sit down with you and evaluate your accounts, balances, minimum payments and other vital information needed to create a debt management plan (DMP). A credit counselor can often negotiate lower payments for you as well as help you manage intentional repayments. While these services are not free, they can be invaluable in helping you get back on track.Debt ConsolidationDebt consolidation entails taking out one loan to pay off several smaller loans. Often, this involves securing the loan against a home or property with a higher value than the amount of money borrowed. The idea is to get a low interest rate on the consolidation loan to pay off credit cards with higher interest rates. If you rent or own a home with no equity, traditional consolidation options may not be available. Debt SettlementIn addition to credit counseling and debt consolidation, debt settlement can be a fast and aggressive solution to overwhelming debt expenses. Debt settlement, also known as debt negotiation, is accomplished when a debt arbitrator negotiates lower pay-off amounts with creditors and collectors. You can have your debts eliminated in as little as 24 to 36 months, which is much less than the 20 to 30 years it can take when making minimum payments to creditors. All this can be done for less than what you’re currently paying. Not only does it benefit you, but also the creditor. If your only other option is bankruptcy, debt settlement ensures a portion of payment to the creditor. While debt settlement can be attempted on your own, these services are often provided by a third party debt relief firm.

Found great music online? Email your suggestions to submit.residentnews@gmail.com. IF WE uSE yOuR SuGGESTIOn, WE’LL SEnD yOu A STARBuCkS GIFT CARD!

Creative Gift Ideas for your ValentineMaKE a pHOTO gIfT.It is easy and inexpensive to have a photo put on a mug, t-shirt, key chain, or even playing cards. Choose one of you two together, enjoying each other.MaKE sOMETHIng By Hand.Whether you make a cake, knit a scarf, write a poem, or cook an entire dinner, your loved one will appreciate the time you put into your gift.EnjOy THE OuTdOOrs TOgETHEr.Taking a walk or hike together can be ro-mantic and calming. It gives you and your honey a chance to connect and talk.gET sOME pETals.Ask at your florist for some of the petals they trim off of their roses. These petals are usually fresh and lovely and are even sometimes free. Use them to decorate your dinner table, bed, or to float in a bathtub.gET a pHOTOgrapH TaKEn.Arrange to have a professional photog-rapher take pictures of you together. Not only is this an enjoyable activity, but you will also create a lasting memory.

The Senior Scoop

Signs, Flowers,and StonesFebruary 2012

For the full recipe, search for “Chocolate Ravioli” at www.hungryhappenings.com

Perfect for Valentine’s Day! Make these chocolate ravioli out of refrigerated pie crust, Dove chocolate hearts, raspberries and just a few other ingredients!

InSPIraTIonal quoTeS on loVe

The time has come for the Pro Football’s Hall of Fame’s selection committee to decide who will be elected to the Hall of Fame. On February 4, between four and seven players and coaches will be chosen by the committee.The finalists include (in no specific order): Jerome Bettis, Running Back; Tim Brown, Wide Receiver/kick Returner; Jack Butler*, Cornerback; Cris Carter, Wide Receiver; Dermontti Dawson, Center; Edward DeBartolo, Jr., Owner; Chris Doleman, Defensive End/Linebacker; kevin Greene, Linebacker/Defensive End; Charles Haley, Defensive End/Linebacker; Cortez kennedy, Defensive Tackle; Curtis Martin, Running Back; Bill Parcells, Coach; Andre Reed, Wide Receiver; Willie Roaf, Tackle; Will Shields, Guard; Dick Stanfel*, Guard; Aeneas Williams, Cornerback/Safety.I think the obvious choices are Bill Parcells, Chris Carter, Jerome Bettis, and Curtin Martin. Parcells has won two Superbowls with the Giants in ‘87 and ‘91. He then moved on to coach the Patriots, Jets, and Cowboys before coming to Miami to work in the front office. He has had tremendous success at every stop along the way. Chris Carter is an elite wide receiver with the St. Louis Rams winning a Superbowl and putting up ridiculous numbers in receptions and yardage. Jerome Bettis and Curtis Martin ran with power and finesse to finish their careers as the third (Bettis) and fourth (Martin) all time in rushing yards.Each finalist must receive 80 percent of the vote to be inducted into the Hall of Fame’s 50th Class.Suggest a topic to the Sports Dude. Email jasonostrichsports@gmail.com

by Louis Edward Silver, Senior Debt Analyst; Family Financial Care.

Resident News

February 2012

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1

Rent is DueStop in and have a

Cookie

2 Rent is Due

Stop in and have a Cookie

3 Rent is Due

Stop in and have a Cookie

4 Rent is Due

5 Rent late at close of

business

6 Lame Duck Day

7 Send a Card to a

Friend Day

8 Boy Scout Day

9 Toothache Day

10 Umbrella Day

11 Make a

Friend Day

12 Lincoln BDayPlum Pudding Day

13 Neighborhood Watch Meeting

at 6:00pm

14 Valentine DNational Organ

Donor Day

15 National Gum Drop

Day

16 Do a Grouch a Favor

Day

17 Random Acts of Kindness Day

18 National Battery Day

19 National Chocolate

Mint Day

20 Presidents DCherry Pie Day

21 Card

Reading Day

22 George

Washington's Birthday

23 Tennis Day

24 National Tortilla

Chip Day

25 Have a Great

Saturday

26 National Pistachio

Day

27 Polar Bear Day

28 National Tooth Fairy

Day

29 LEAP YEAR!

Westwind Apartments | WestWindLiving.com 3069- E Ordway Drive Roanake VA 24017

Your Community Team Paige McGhee Property Manager Hazel Williams Leasing/ Accounting Brian McDaniel Leasing Katie Hansbrough Leasing/ Marketing Billy Judge Service Supervisor Michael Jones Service Technician Skip Wells Service Technician Linda Cruff Environmental Services Anthony Blanding Environmental Services

Office Hours Monday Thru Friday

9 am - 5:30 pm Saturday

10 am- 1 pm&2 pm-4pm Sunday

1 pm - 4 pm

Contact Directory Leasing Center

540-366-2400 Office Fax

540-366-7953 Emergency Contact

540-366-2400

A HEALTHY VALENTINE TREATRecent studies have shown that eating chocolate may actually be good for you. Researchers have found that raw or minimally processed cocoa contains flavonoids similar to those found in green tea. According to studies, these antioxidants have been linked to help accomplish the following: • Decrease blood pressure • Improve circulation • Lower death rate from heart disease • Improve function of endothelial cells that line the blood vessels • Defend against destructive molecules called free radicals, which trigger cancer, heart disease and stroke • Improve Digestion and stimulate kidneys • Has been used to help treat patients with anemia, kidney stones and poor appetite Chocolate is also a good source of copper and magnesium, which helps to regulate heartbeat and blood pressure.

You Can't Afford NOT To Have Renters InsuranceIt's very wise to protect your treasured belongings by investing in a renters insurance policy for a nominal monthly sum. You can't afford not have it, especially in the event of a fire, burglary, or other disaster that could damage your property. Don't wait another day, call your agent today. Ask the Welcome Center for a referral.

We're In Your Corner!If you ever have any questions about our community or any concerns about your lease, don’ t hesitate to call us, or come into our Welcome Center at 540-366-2400. We will do our best to answer your questions, and we are committed to ensuring that your home here is a pleasant one.

It's All About YouIt’ s fun to have friends come over to visit you MOST of the time. If they start to get loud or things get out of hand, it comes back on you. You are responsible for what your guests do, always. Make sure you keep them informed of the rules should you need to and ask them to leave right away if they start trouble.

Cleaning Tip That Can Save Your LifeIn your quest to keep an immaculate home, never mix chlorine bleach with ammonia or any other household cleaners -- unless you want to end up in the hospital! Such chemical mixtures produce deadly toxic fumes, which can kill. It is safer to only mix bleach with water. Also, make sure there's enough air ventilation in the room where you're cleaning to reduce fumes.