Pink Power

The staff at Eagle Ridge 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. Ginny and Kelsey personally know people who are breast cancer survivors; and they are walking with one of their co-workers from another Condor apartment community. The Condor team is walking in solidarity with Sara, who works at our Lexington Heights apartment community, and 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 Ginny and Kelsey by making a donation at the team's web page here: http://www.active.com/donate/komentc13/EMaltby5. Ginny and Kelsey 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

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 Eagle Ridge 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."

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.

Info For Local Tax-Filing Shops

Need to file your taxes? Minnesota taxpayers were able to begin filing for their 2012 Tax Returns as of January 17, 2013. Here are some of the local tax preparation locations that are close to home:

Jackson Hewitt Tax Service
9680 63rd Ave N
Maple Grove, MN 55369
763-559-7221

H&R Block
13653 Grove Dr.
Maple Grove, MN 55369
763-420-2875

JRA Financial Advisors
7373 Kirkwood Ct N #300
Maple Grove, MN 55369
763-315-8000

You may also visit the Minnesota Department of Revenue’s website at www.taxes.state.mn.us/Pages/index.aspx, for a full list of online filing options, downloadable forms, and instructions. Don’t forget the last day to file your taxes is April 17.

George And Patty Get Engaged

It's an exciting time for George and Patty, they have just announced their engagement. This will be the second marriage for both of them and they believe that second time is the charm. They plan to have a very small, intimate ceremony with family and very close friends August 30th. Once they are wed they will have a dinner celebration at Jax Cafe in Minneapolis.

Congratulations George and Patty, we're excited for you!

The happy couple!

Hot Topic - New Water Heater Installed Thanks To Shawn And Gary

Thanks to Shawn and Gary who installed our new water heater in the 7050 building. It was a bit of a project and we appreciate the extra effort they made to ensure everyone in the building had hot water available for showers!

We're sure glad we have guys like Shawn and Gary on the staff!

Congratulations, Casey!

Please join us in congratulating one of our residents, Casey, on winning the drawing for the Spring Gift Basket. Residents that took part in our annual Spring Breakfast were able to put their name into a drawing for the basket. It was filled with all sorts of spring-themed goodies, from candies to kitchen towels and even a hyacinth plant. Congratulations, Casey!

Birthday Sandwich Day

Today is a Birthday Sandwich sort of day. It's the day that rests right smack between the birthdays of two special guys - Bob and Scott, both are a part of the staff at Eagle Ridge. Bob is an April Fool's baby - he was born on April 1, and Scott's birthday is tomorrow, on April 3rd. If you see either of them around working in the buildings, please wish them a happy birthday!

The staff gathered in the Eagle Ridge Party Room to celebrate Bob and Scott's birthdays.

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.