New Neighbors at Eagle Ridge

We have some wonderful new residents and neighbors who joined us in May! Please welcome the Hoffmans! They are excited to make Eagle Ridge Apartments their new home. The feature they love most about their apartment is their view of eagle lake. If you see them around our community, please join us in welcoming them to Eagle Ridge.

The Hoffman's recently moved to Eagle Ridge.

Donut Miss the Spring Breakfast!

Please join us for the annual Spring Continental Breakfast. For those of you hurrying off to work in the morning, there will be to-go boxes available. Everyone else is welcome to hang out and chat over coffee, juice, and some morning treats!

Spring Breakfast
Wednesday, May 7 from 6:45 - 8:30 a.m.
In your building lobby!

Choose Your Neighbors and Get $300 - Refer your friends and family to Eagle Ridge

With the busy rental season coming up, don't forget to let your friends, family, and co-workers know how much you love living at Eagle Ridge - you could get $300 if you refer someone to us and they move in. It seems that we always get a new influx of residents in the spring and summer, which is a popular time to move, and you will get $300 in free rent if you convince someone you know to move in and be your neighbor!

If you refer anyone to us, be sure to contact the rental office to let us know so we can give you your bonus when they move in. It's a win-win situation. The person you refer gets a great place to live, and you get to choose your neighbors by referring family, friends, and co-workers.

March For Babies - Get some exercise and do some good

Tomorrow the Maple Grove Hospital will be promoting healthy and strong babies in the community by sending a team of volunteers to participate in the March For Babies. Maple Grove Hospital employees, volunteers, friends, family and many other walkers will gather at Como Park in St. Paul for a two mile walking fundraiser.

The funds raised go to "support research and programs that help moms have full-term pregnancies and babies begin healthy lives." To learn more about this walk, and to sign up or donate, visit this link: http://www.marchforbabies.org/s_team_page.asp?seid=2035751

You can also register the day of the walk, just show up! If you would like to attend, here's where to go:

Location of Walk:  1199 Midway Pkwy St. Paul, MN 55103
Walk Distance: 2 miles
Registration Time: 9:30 AM
Start Time: 11:00 AM
Phone: (952) 835-3033

Ring Them Bells - Severe Weather Alarm Testing Today

You may hear the weather alarm sounding today, but don't be alarmed! The Minnesota Department of Public Safety will be conducting drills for severe weather by sounding the weather alarm twice, once at 1:45 p.m. and again at 6:55 p.m.. This is part of a wider effort know as Severe Weather Awareness Week. As we head into the warmer months, Minnesota will sometimes see severe thunderstorms, hail, straight-line winds, and yes, sometimes tornadoes. When there is severe weather and you hear those alarms sounding (and it's not a test) you should take shelter and seek additional information for updates about weather warnings.

For more information about Sever Weather Awareness Week you can visit this website: https://dps.mn.gov/divisions/hsem/weather-awareness-preparedness/Pages/default.aspx

The safety of our residents is very important to us, so please take a moment to read through our community guidelines for dealing with emergency situations.

Happy Earth Day!

Did you know that today is Earth Day? Earth Day is a popular global observance to raise awareness and appreciation of the environment. The idea for Earth Day began circulating in the 1960’s, when concerns about the environment began to rise in the United States. The first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1970. It was designed as an environmental awareness program with its aim to educate participants about the importance of preserving the environment. In 1990, a global Earth Day was organized, and now is observed in more than 140 countries by 200 million people.

Earth Day 2014 will be celebrated in many ways. Common community activities include picking up roadside trash, planting trees, using recyclable containers for lunches, programs on conservation, recycling and more.

Eagle Ridge does several things to conserve our Earth’s resources: for example we use low flow toilets and shower heads to conserve water. Our care-taking staff works hard to make sure your home is free of unsightly trash. Recycling containers are provided for residents and you don’t even have to sort your recyclables -- simply put your recyclables in the bin! Recycling one aluminum can save enough energy to power a TV for up to 3 hours! Thanks for doing your part in saving our precious planet!

To learn more about Earth Day, visit www.earthday.org/

New Movie Titles in the Office

We have some new movie titles in the Eagle Ridge office - so stop on by and visit with the staff and pick out a movie for the weekend. Our selections change every month, and we have a good variety of films from different genres, which means you can find something that you like. Movies are just $1.00 for two days.

Here's our new releases:

Anchorman 2

Ender's Game

The Hobbit - The Desolation of Smaug

The Wolf of Wall Street

Meet Rachel, Your New Neighbor!

We are pleased to introduce your newest neighbor: Rachel! She recently moved to Eagle Ridge Apartments after her friend Andrew told her how great it is to live here. Andrew has lived at Eagle Ridge for almost a year.

Remember to tell your family, friends, and coworkers about Eagle Ridge when they are looking for their next apartment. We would love to meet them - and you'd get some great neighbors!

Rachel likes that the price is a good value for the location - and she can't wait to try out our amenities. She was already familiar with the area and she said that it will be nice to have the convenience of nearby shops. Rachel's hobbies include racquetball, reading, drawing, and relaxing. If you see her around, be sure to welcome her to Eagle Ridge!

Current resident, Andrew, convinced our new resident, Rachel, to move to Eagle Ridge!

Resident Survey - We want to know what you think!

At Condor Corporation, we care about what our residents think. To ensure we're living up to our pledge to go Beyond the Expected for our residents, we are asking them to take a few minutes and fill out a survey. We delivered a printed version of the survey to each apartment, which can be returned to the office once completed. Alternatively, we have put the survey online, that way our residents pick whichever format that's most convenient for them.

This is not only an opportunity for you to tell us how we're doing, but also a chance to change your community! We want to know what we can do to improve your living experience. Plus, all survey respondents will be entered into a drawing to receive $20 off their April rent - and there will be 20 winners chosen! The survey will close on April 7.

Thank you all for your time and valuable input!

Take The Survey!

http://survey.constantcontact.com/survey/a07e9396bs5ht1t2nht/start

Get Your Wheels Ready for Some Fun

With the expected warm-up this weekend, everyone is feeling the itch to get outside and get active! A popular way to get outside is to ride something with wheels - so go get your bike or skateboard out of storage and get ready to have some fun!

Awesome Bike Trails

For people who love biking or boarding, Eagle Ridge is a great place to live. Paved city trails run right along the entrances to our community and they connect to an excellent network of local and regional trails.

Or if you prefer mountain biking, we're close to one of the best local places to go: Elm Creek Park Reserve.

Here are some links to more information about the trails near us:

• City of Maple Grove trail map: http://www.maplegrovemn.gov/parks-and-recreation/parks-and-trails
• Hennepin County trail maps: http://www.hennepin.us/bikeplan
• Elm Creek Park Reserve: http://www.threeriversparks.org/parks/elm-creek-park.aspx
• MN Bike Trail Navigator: If you're looking for some great routes in the metro area, check out this independent blogger's favorite routes page. http://mnbiketrailnavigator.blogspot.com/p/favorite-routes.html

Time to Tune-Up or Upgrade

It's always a good idea to get your bike or board checked for safety. Often you can do this yourself, if you know what to look for; but if not, there are some great bike and board shops near Eagle Ridge that do tune-ups. A good bike shop will check the frame, steering system, wheels, brakes, cranks and bottom brackets, derailleurs, and the chain. 

Local Bike & Board Shops

Here are some great bike and board shops near Eagle Ridge. Ride safe!

Maple Grove Cycling
13950 Grove Drive
Maple Grove, MN 55311
(763) 420-8878
maplegrovecycling.com‎

Erik's Bike and Board Shop
6850 Hemlock Lane North
Maple Grove, MN 55369
(763) 391-7888
eriksbikeshop.com‎
‎
REI Maple Grove

11581 Fountains Drive
Maple Grove, MN 55369
(763) 493-7861
rei.com‎

Bike Storage
One of the many amenities we provide at Eagle Ridge is a secure bike storage room in the garage of each of our buildings. 

Happy First Day of Spring!

Happy first day of spring!

Did you know that spring fever is not just a myth? Here's some amazing facts about Spring:

• The human body may experience physiological changes due to changes in diet, hormone production and temperature
• Melting snow and additional rain may cause more flooding in spring
• Children grow faster in spring
• Spring is also when birds return home after migrating in winter. About 1800 bird species migrate. 

We are looking forward to spring at Eagle Ridge. We’ll be planting flowers, cleaning up the tennis courts, and soon we'll be watching all of the beautiful trees around our buildings bloom. Happy Spring!

Melting Snow + Freezing Nights = Slippery Sidewalks

This winter just doesn't know how to quit! The forecast is calling for three to six more inches of snow tonight for the Twin Cities metro area. This is a good time to remind everyone to continue to walk carefully outside - this winter isn't giving us any breaks from the snow and ice.

Please use caution when walking on the sidewalks and in the parking lots around Eagle Ridge. As the temperatures fluctuate this time of year we often see snow and ice melting during the day, only to freeze again at night - which can make for some slippery conditions on the pavement. We will do our best to have these areas salted and sanded in a timely manner, but your caution is always necessary. 

Thank you for cooperation in this important safety matter.

Celebrating St. Paddy's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day! This holiday is a big deal in the St. Paul metro area, because of the city's historical Irish heritage. Here's a quick guide for celebrating St. Patrick's day.

St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated worldwide and is a national holiday in Ireland. In Chicago, on St. Patrick’s Day, the river is dyed green; and in Seattle there is a ceremony where a green stripe is painted down the roads. Some people even go so far as to dye their hair green, and many more people will wear green, purportedly to avoid being pinched. Many bars in the United States and other countries serve green beer to celebrate St. Paddy’s Day. 

If you’re looking to celebrate your Irish heritage, or even if you’re not Irish, here are some ways to celebrate:

Parade in Minneapolis

In Minneapolis there is a St. Patrick’s Day parade on Monday, March 17 at 6:30 pm on the Nicollet Mall. The parade route will start at Nicollet and 13th Street until it reaches 5th Street.

Parade in St. Paul

The Annual St. Paul St. Patrick’s Day parade will be held at 12:00 pm on Monday, March 17. The parade travels east to west along 5th Street beginning at Broadway.

Irish Pubs

If you are into green beer, you can head to The Liffey Irish Pub on 175 7th St. W in St. Paul. There is also Cork’s Irish Pub located at 175 10th St. E in St. Paul as well.

Irish Food

And if you are craving some traditional Irish food to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, check out Kieran’s Irish Pub located at 85 6th Street North in Minneapolis. They offer traditional Irish food, drinks and have live music on Friday and Saturday nights.

An old Irish quote: “May you always walk in sunshine, may you never want for more, may Irish angels rest their wings, right beside your door!” Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Como Conservatory Flower Show - Bask In Sun, Warmth, and Flowers

Flowers - and lots of them! Head over to the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory at Como Park this weekend to see the special Winter Flower Show. This is the last weekend for the display; so if you are craving a taste of spring, this is a great place to visit. Soon the trees, bushes, and flowers around Eagle Ridge will be blooming as spring finally arrives - but for now you can go bask in sun, warmth, and take in the sight of hundreds of beautiful flowers at the Conservatory.

Sunken Garden at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Source: http://www.comozooconservatory.org/attractions/gardens/sunken-gardens/#/info

Seasonal Shows

The Sunken Garden is a special room at the Como Park Marjorie McNeely Conservatory that features changing displays throughout the year - so you can keep visiting and see something new! Here's a description of the Winter Flower Show from the website:

The Winter Show will have a mixture of the purple, red, pink and yellow.  Plants highlighted will be various Cyclamen, Pansies, Viola, Cineraria, Amaryllis, Primula from the Touch me Midi series, Azaleas, Camellias, and Velthemia with their pink flower spikes.  Fragrance to the show will be supplies by various Oriental lilies and Paperwhite Narcissus. 

The Spring Flower Show begins on March 22. You could visit this weekend and the next and see how the Sunken Garden is transformed from one theme to the next.

For more information visit the Como Park Conservatory website here:

http://www.comozooconservatory.org/attractions/gardens/sunken-gardens/#/info

Sunken Garden at the Marjorie McNeely Conservatory. Source: http://www.comozooconservatory.org/attractions/gardens/sunken-gardens/#/info

Kayla's a Winner!

The Eagle Ridge family had a proud moment last month - Kayla, who is the daughter of our caretakers Ashley and Jesse, took first place in her grade by selling the most raffle tickets for a Parent Teacher Organization (PTO) fundraiser. The Cedar Island Elementary School PTO held their annual Bobcat Bash fundraiser at the end of February and Kayla ended up selling 160 raffle tickets and won some cool prizes! Way to go Kayla!

Kayla displaying her awesome prizes for selling the most raffle tickets!

Fun? Maybe Not. But a Washer and Dryer in Your Apartment Makes Laundry Easier!

When it comes to laundry, just take a cue from Frank Sinatra and say, "I'll do it my way!" There are some convenient options for our residents when it comes to getting the laundry done at Eagle Ridge. You pick the way that fits you best!

Probably the most convenient way to to access laundry facilities at Eagle Ridge is to have a washer and dryer right in your apartment. Did you know that every apartment comes equipped with the hookups for a washer and dryer? You can either bring your own, or rent them from Eagle Ridge. We have full-sized washers and dryers available for $30.00 a month. You get the convenience of having laundry facilities right in your own apartment, so putting in a load is super easy; plus when you rent an Eagle Ridge washer or dryer, our maintenance crew will fix them if they need fixing, or replace them. That service alone can save you money and a headache!

There are also laundry rooms on every floor of our buildings, where you can use pay-per-load washers and dryers. It may not be as convenient as having a washer and dryer right in your apartment, but hey, at least you don't have to go outside to a laundry-mat! It costs $15.00 per month to rent a key to the laundry room on your floor.

However you prefer to do your laundry is up to you, but Eagle Ridge gives you some great options and you can decide to do laundry your way!

If you would like to add a washer and dryer to your lease, simply contact the office. The maintenance staff will stop in and set it all up for you; and you'll be set to go.

Eagle Ridge features laundry hookups in every apartment

Six Awesome Tips to Make Your Apartment Super Spacious

We often hear from our residents that they love the spaciousness of our floorplans. Our apartments here at Eagle Ridge range from 808 to 1221 square feet. Even with all that room, you can still follow some tried and true methods for maximizing your space. 

Here are six great ideas for making your apartment home your own.

Mirrors: The use of mirrors can really open up a room. They reflect the lighting in the room and add depth. Strategically placing a mirror will make your space seem expansive.

Lights: Dim lights can fill the apartment with shadows. Use lights that are bright to open the room up. The best way to increase light? Natural light is the best for this - so open up the blinds and let the sunshine in!

Colors: With Leasing Office approval, you can select light colors such as yellows or cream colors on the wall to enhance the room. Painting one or two walls in your apartment as "accent" walls will help create contrast and a sense of depth and make the room feel bigger. Remember, all painting should be done by our staff of painters, so check with the office before you decide to go with this option.

Walls: Make sure to not clutter the walls. It is nice to hang a few pictures, but too many things on the wall can make it seem like it is closing in on you.

Furniture: Make sure the furniture and other large items aren't overbearing to the space. Take a look at your living area and rearrange the furniture, or even get rid of some things that take up too much space.

Air: Once it is nice out, but not quite yet of course, open the windows and let the air flow through. If the weather is an issue, maybe think about buying some houseplants to liven the room up a bit. There are many indoor plants that help improve air quality.

New Movies at the Eagle Ridge Office

This may be a good weekend to just hunker down and hibernate indoors. Need a way to pass the time? Stop by the office and pick up a movie. Remember, movies are just $1.00 for two nights, so you can keep it all weekend long! Plus, our selection of titles changes every month, so stop by and let us help you find a movie you'll enjoy.

Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2

Bad Grandpa

Epic

Last Vegas

Now You See Me

February Early Bird Winners Announced

Congratulations to Kathleen and Eugene, they are the winners of our Early Bird Drawing this month! We do this drawing every month and you have a chance to be the winner if you pay your rent on or before the first of the month. Everyone who pays their rent on or before the first of the month gets their name put into the Early Bird Drawing. Out of that pool of entrants a random name is selected and the lucky winner gets $50 off of rent for the following month.

So, when March's rent comes around, remember the Early Bird Drawing and turn in your rent payment early. We all know what the Early Bird gets... that's right, a chance to get $50 off of rent the next month!

Here's a photo of the contest winners:

Congratulations to Kathleen and Eugene on winning the Early Bird Drawing!

Resident Highlight | Brandon and Jill are Proud New Parents of Brynn Elizabeth!

Welcome to the world, Brynn Elizabeth!

We simply adore all of the beautiful babies that have joined so many families at Eagle Ridge in recent months. It's such a joy to be able to meet them and we love it when their parents bring them by the office.

Here's a photo of one of our wonderful families who welcomed a daughter into the world this past October.

Eagle Ridge residents Brandon and Jill brought a beautiful baby girl, Brynn Elizabeth, into this world on Friday, October 4, 2013. She was 7lbs 7oz. and 20 inches long. Congratulations to the new parents!

Brandon, Jill, and their baby daughter Brynn Elizabeth!

Flowers, Food, and Counseling? Here's a Round-up of Valentine's Day Specials and Events

Valentine's Day will be here soon, on Friday, February 14. Will you be making any special plans? For residents at Eagle Ridge, planning a romantic Valentine's Day couldn't be easier, there are many great specials and events near our apartment community. Check out the top three that we found.

Donato’s Floral

735 Kirkwood Ln. N #118, Maple Grove

(763) 416-0488

Donato’s was kind enough to drop by Eagle Ridge with flowers, and they left some coupons for $10 off any purchase of $30.00 or more. Check out the photo of the flowers and coupons they gave us. If you are interested in picking up a coupon to Donato's Floral, stop by the Eagle Ridge office. Donato's also offers free delivery for local online orders, and we already know they deliver to Eagle Ridge Apartments, because they brought us flowers!

Rodizo Grill 

12197 Elm Creek Blvd., Maple Grove

(763) 657-1133 

If you want to try something new, consider making reservations at Rodizo Grill, which is a Brazilian steakhouse. Rodizo Grill has a special Valentine’s package that includes Appetizers/Salad/Grilled Meats/Shrimp and some delicious champagne. Plus, in keeping with the holiday, heart shaped cheesecake will be served for dessert. This package is $49.99 per person. This isn't limited to just couples; invite some friends for a fun evening out.

Twin Cities Date Night

Maple Grove Community Center, 12951 Weaver Lake Road, Maple Grove
Tuesday, February 11, 7:00 p.m.

Here's a little pre-Valentine's Day couple's counseling opportunity. Lisa Martin is a Transformations Counseling Coach who helps couples who may be struggling in relationships, or just not connecting as much as they have in the past. This session is only $45.00 per couple. In the session you can learn communication tips and discover ways to keep your relationship healthy.

It's Five Degrees Outside. Why Do We Live Here?

This winter has seemed particularly difficult, what with the "Polar Vortex" bearing down on the region and bringing some pretty cold weather. Plus we've gotten lots of snow. (A big thank-you to our Condor crew for doing such a great job plowing!) It all adds up to make us ask ourselves... why do we live here?

That prompted us to take a survey of our staff about why they choose to live in Minnesota. We found that many of them had one very similar reason: family. Family ties are strong enough, apparently, to make us put up with the cold. Family is pretty important to the Eagle Ridge staff; after all, Eagle Ridge is a family-owned business. Plus our Eagle Ridge employees often think of the staff as family. Every day they work together to make sure our residents have a warm and well-maintained home for their families.

Check out the responses we got from each of our staff members:

Ginny: I live in Minnesota because I love seeing the different changes of the seasons. In the summer we have absolutely beautiful freshly cut green grass-- everything seems so fresh and clean.

Kelsey: I live in Minnesota because my family is here. They are my number one priority. I also enjoy the people—It’s nice to be living in a state known as “Minnesota Nice”. Everyone here is so friendly and it’s refreshing to be around positive people.

Coty: I live in Minnesota because of family, plus this job opportunity brought me to this great state.

Scott: I live in Minnesota because family is important.

Dave: I live in Minnesota because I enjoy snowmobiling and skiing. I also enjoy living around 10,000 lakes to jet ski on in the summertime.

Gary: I live in Minnesota because this would be a great state to retire in.

George: I live in Minnesota because it’s a great state with a low unemployment rate and there are wonderful opportunities.

Sam & Chris: We live in Minnesota because we enjoy nature and like to see the season changes.

Cindy: I live in Minnesota because of my family. It is important to me be near them.

Ashley & Jesse: We live in Minnesota because of the beautiful landscapes. We also are near family, which is important to us.

Pam: I live in Minnesota because of the changes of seasons.

Warning: Reading This May Cause You to Smile and Say "Awww!"

Back on December 12th a beautiful baby girl was born to Eagle Ridge residents Jennifer and Sergey. They recently sent us a wonderful photo of their adorable baby girl! Anastasia was born with lots of hair and weighed in at 7lbs, 15oz; and she was pretty long, 21 inches.

According to her parents, who have been kept pretty busy with their newborn babe, Anastasia loves to talk and mimic voices and play with her favorite stuffed animal, a teddy bear. She also likes to look at different shapes and objects. She has a Tummy Time blanket, which is black and white striped to strengthen her eyes. After all of that hard play, she likes to be sang to and rocked to sleep.

Please join us in congratulating Jennifer and Sergey, and help us welcome Anastasia to the Eagle Ridge community!

Thank you to her parents for sending this great photo:

So adorable! Anastasia is the daughter of Jennifer and Sergey, who are Eagle Ridge residents.

Brocos or Seahawks? Get in the Superbowl Gift Card Drawing!

$25.00 Pizza Gift Card Drawing - Who are you cheering for?

As you can see from this chart, 54% of Eagle Ridge's staff is cheering for the wrong team. There was no bias in the analysis of this survey.

It may be cold outside, but discussion of the upcoming Superbowl is heating things up around the Eagle Ridge office. There is a bit of division over what team is going to be victorious in the Superbowl this next Sunday. The Seattle Seahawks have slightly more supporters among the staff, although it's almost an even split, with the rest cheering for the Denver Broncos. Who are you cheering for? Tell us in the comments section on our Facebook post and we'll put your name into a drawing for a $25.00 gift card for Frankie Pizza in Maple Grove! From all the people who let us know where their loyalties lie, we'll pick one lucky winner this Friday, January 31; just in time for you to make some plans for your Superbowl Party!

Super Superbowl Recipes

Here are some fun and easy recipes that our staff recommends for your Superbowl party.

Pigs in a blanket
8 (or more) Frankfurters
8 (or more) slices of American Cheese
1 package of refrigerated biscuit dough
Instructions: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Wrap cheese around Frankfurters and lastly, wrap the dough around the Frankfurters. Leave in oven for 10-15 minutes.

Chip beef dip OR chip beef on toast
1 package of dried beef
¼ cup butter
¼ cup flour
2 cups milk
1/8 teaspoon ground pepper
1 small package of cream cheese
Crackers of your choice or toast
Instructions: Cut beef into small ribbons and melt the butter in a pan on medium. Mix in flour and pepper with a fork/whisk. Slowly add milk in while mixing and bring to simmer. Add beef and cream cheese. Serve over crackers or toast!

Shrimp and crab dip
Shrimps
Artificial Crab meat
Cream cheese
Cocktail sauce
Crackers
Instruction: Spread cream cheese and cocktail sauce together on a plate and place the crab/shrimps on top of sauce and place crackers on edge of plate. Dip and enjoy

Snow Rhymes With Tow - Please Move Your Vehicles Tomorrow!

Winter can be a difficult season to deal with, especially with all the snow we've been getting. We recently sent out a letter to all of our valued residents, letting them know that we'll be doing a thorough plowing of our parking lots tomorrow. You can help us out a great deal by making sure your vehicle is moved so we can make a clean pass. If you misplaced the notice, we'll post it below for you.

Plowing Notice

On Wednesday, January 29th, we will be plowing the entire parking lot. It is imperative that all vehicles are removed so that we can complete the plow in one day. All Vehicles must be out of the parking lot at 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

You may park on Magda Drive or 69th Avenue N. The Maple Grove Police department requires you move your car from the street by 5:00pm. If you are going to be out of town or otherwise unavailable to move your vehicle on that day, please call the office as soon as possible to make other arrangements.

Any vehicle left in the parking lot after 10:00 a.m. will be towed at the resident’s expense.

We would never intentionally inconvenience any resident by towing a vehicle without every attempt to contact the owner first. However, it is impossible to complete the plowing without the lot being completely vacant and we may not be able to call you on that day.

Reminder: All vehicles must be moved on a regular basis for necessary snow removal and inform the office of all current and updated vehicle information if you have not done so already.

If you have any questions, please contact the Rental Office. Thank you for your cooperation.

Tips for Staying Warm

With wind chills currently at 28 degrees below zero, it’s dangerously cold outside. If you have to head outside keep warm by dressing appropriately and avoid being outside for more than a few minutes. It's a good idea to keep a blanket and extra clothes in your car as well.

Here are a few simple tips to keep you just a little warmer!

Eat Well! 

Eating regular meals particular those that have good carbohydrates can help you stay warmer throughout your day. Hearty soups are a great, quick option sure to warm you up!

Get Moving! 

Staying active is a must when it’s this cold! Going to the gym may be the last thing you want to do but there are some great ways to exercise from home. Throw in a workout video or download a fitness app on your phone and get that blood pumping!

Cut the Caffeine! 

I hate to say it but the caffeine in coffee and black tea increases blood flow to the skin which actually causes your body lose heat! Try sticking to decaf coffee or herbal teas to keep your body warm!

Keep it Airtight!

Be sure to follow the Winter Notice instructions that we recently delivered to each apartment. Doing so will help keep your apartment warm. If you've misplaced the notice we sent out, here it is again:

Due to the extremely cold weather, we want to remind you not to open windows or patio doors at this time of year. The cold air sinks to the level of the heat pipes causing them to freeze and ultimately burst. You may be held responsible for any damages to your or your neighbor’s apartment should this occur. If the temperature in your home is uncomfortable, contact the office immediately and we will issue a maintenance order to repair and adjust your heating system. Please follow these heat tips as the rest of the winter season progresses. We appreciate your cooperation.

We Like Our Caretakers - and so do Many Former Residents

We "Like" our caretakers - give our Facbook page a "Like" and show you appreciate them!

Our caretakers are a very important part of our team here at Eagle Ridge. They work hard at keeping the buildings, apartments and property clean and orderly for our residents. Next time you see them, give them a big thank you for keeping our common areas looking spectacular! Be sure to LIKE us on Facebook and share what you like most about living at Eagle Ridge.

Survey

 We send out a "Former Resident Survey" to all of our former residents after they move away from Eagle Ridge. We like to get a feel on how their experience was here at Eagle Ridge. The feedback helps us to continue to go "Beyond the Expected" and make sure that living at Eagle Ridge is a great experience for our residents. If you would like to send us some feedback you can fill out a Resident Survey here: http://condormgt.com/residents_survey.asp 

Here is what some of our former residents had to say:

“I would move back in a heartbeat—really enjoyed living there!” Erik

“Spectacular grounds and landscaping—management and staff very attentive!” Linda

“Very clean and well maintained buildings/property” Anonymous

“We really appreciated the great job the staff did with maintenance and upkeep!” Charles

“The caretakers who cleaned the building were very nice and friendly!” Anonymous

“I enjoyed living at Eagle Ridge and appreciate the general respect from all the residents and I would definitely recommend living here!” Anonymous

Take The Plunge

Maybe this cold winter hasn't chilled you enough. If that's the case, read on about a rather cool event coming up in February.

17th Annual Polar Plunge

The 17th Annual Polar Plunge is returning to Maple Grove on February 1st! This is a spectacular event that raises money for Special Olympic Minnesota Athletes. Participants in The Polar Plunge take a dip into the frozen-over Fish Lake; plus they are asked to raise a minimum of $75. The event is sponsored by Minnesota Law Enforcement for Special Olympics; and many businesses and organizations to support the Special Olympics by donating to this event. Don’t want to jump into the freezing water? There are volunteer opportunities as well to get involved. So what are you waiting for? Sign up and take the plunge for our athletes today!

More Info

For more information visit the event website here:  http://www.plungemn.org/location/maplegrove

Transportation

Free shuttles will be running every 15 minutes from The Lookout Bar and Grill & Basswood Elementary located here in Maple Grove.

Location

Fish Lake Regional Park -14900 Bass Lake Road Maple Grove, MN 55311. The event begins at 1:00 p.m..


(Photos by Dean Lingenfelter located on website)

Kelsey Celebrates One Year Anniversary at Eagle Ridge

This January Kelsey will be celebrating a big day - she has been working in the leasing office at Eagle Ridge Apartments for one year now! We can't believe how fast it went. Kelsey says that her favorite part of working at Eagle Ridge is interacting with all of our awesome residents. 

She says, "I love visiting with the residents. Their days are just as important as ours, and if we can make just a small impact each and every day, then at the end of the day that is all that matters. This is our job to make sure they are comfortable (including new and prospective residents as well) and to let them know how important they are to Eagle Ridge and this community."

We are thankful to have Kelsey as a part of our team here at Eagle Ridge. If you see her around be sure to congratulate her on her one year anniversary!

Happy Anniversary, Kelsey!

Here's a Cute Kid Photo That Will Make You Smile!

Need a lift today? Here's a photo of one of our residents' grandson that is sure to put a smile on your face. Karla stopped by the office a couple weeks ago to introduce us to her adorable grandson, Carson. He's six months old and is full of smiles and giggles. He totally brightened our day. Thanks for stopping by to visit, Karla and Carson!

Adorable! It was fun meeting Carson!

Patio Decorations Contest Winner

We wanted to thank all of our wonderful residents who participated in the holiday balcony decorating contest. You all made Eagle Ridge Apartments bright and festive during the holiday season and we loved seeing all of your creative ideas.

It was hard to select a winner, but in the end we did - check out the photo below of the winning patio! The resident will receive a $50.00 rent credit for February for creating such a beautiful display.

These two neighbors really made the season bright! In the end we selected the lower patio for our winner from the entire Eagle Ridge community.

Rub-A-Dub-Dub! Give Your Car A Bath!

Is your vehicle covered in several layers of salt and sand? Winter brings with it some hazardous driving conditions and the road treatments of salt and sand can quickly build up on your car. Fear not! At Eagle Ridge Apartments we have a car wash bay in every building so you can give your vehicle a quick rinse. 

If you want to do a more thorough cleaning, our residents can use the car wash bay in the 7050 building which has a more extensive do-it-yourself car wash bay with suds, scrubber, and wax! The additional settings take quarters and costs 75 cents per session, so bring some change along if you want to use those settings. The 7050 building also has a powerful vacuum for cleaning out the interior of your vehicle (requires a quarter). If you don't live in the 7050 building, simply stop by the office to pick up a temporary garage remote which will let you access the car wash bay in the garage.

So go ahead and make your car happy and shiny! We help you cope with seasonal salt and sand by providing this great amenity!

Just look at that happy car! Give your vehicle a rinse in the car wash bay today!