Newsletter

Closings

 The Orchards Office will be closed on the following date: 

September 6th  for Labor day.

Important Numbers

(901) 854-5400 – Office

(901) 854-5422 – Fax

(901) 242-9416 – Emergency

(901) 242-9900 – Lockouts

(901) 242-9901 - Security

    Parents remember School  is closed September 6^th for Labor day and the Fall break is October 18^th through the 22^nd

Resident Referral

Residents, remember that we are giving a $125.00 resident referral bonus.  If someone signs a lease with the Orchards and gives us your name as their referral, you will get a $125.00 credit to your next months rent!!

After Hours Pagers

The Orchards Staff provides all residents with the after hour pager numbers.  When calling the pager numbers, please remember that these numbers are pagers, not telephones.  When calling any pager, you must enter the telephone number that you can be reached at by one of our staff members.  You should NOT enter your apartment number into the pager.  Also, please remember to enter your area code if it is different than 901.  The Orchards Staff tries very hard to contact you as soon as possible after you have called any pager.  The emergency pager is for any maintenance emergency ONLY!  The courtesy officer pager is if you need to get in touch with our security officer ONLY!  The lockout pager is to be used for lockouts ONLY!  Please remember that if you are locked out of your apartment and need the lockout staff member to let you in your apartment after office hours, on holidays or when the office is closed, you will be charged a $40.00 fee at the time of unlocking your door.  Thank You!

September

September

Pest Control Dates: 

                                     September  2nd     September 9th                                                  

September  16th      September 23rd

Packages:

If you or a loved one will be receiving packages that must be signed for, please make sure that you leave a signed release in the front office.  The letter must state that the Orchards’ is not responsible or liable for any packages left or signed for by the office staff.  The office cannot accept your packages without this release on file.  Please pick up packages within 48 hours.

October

Resident POT LUCK   Come to visit, stay and eat.   Bring food for 4-6 people or just come and eat there is always plenty! Tuesday October 12th 11:30 to 1:00.

Halloween Safety:

Parents please remember to always accompany your children when out on property.  When Trick or Treating, please only go to Apartments with a Pumpkin page hanging on the door.  They are included in the newsletter and we have extras in the office.  Trick or Treating hours stop at 9:00pm.  Please remember safety first and wear something visible to cars!!

Have  Fun!

October

Pest Control Dates:

October 7th      October 14th

October 21st        October 28th

If you have a Bike, Stroller or Scooter stored in the Breezeways, you must have your name and apartment number on the item.  Please remove any unused or broken items.  Thank You.

Comments or suggestions?

If you have any comments or suggestions please inform the office staff.  You can always drop us a note in the drop box, call us, or just come by.  We always have open ears and love new suggestions!!  Thank you for your thoughts.

Old-Fashioned Soft Pumpkin Cookies

Ingredients                                           

·                 

2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

·                  1 teaspoon baking soda                                                         

·                  1 teaspoon baking powder

·                  1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

·                  1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

·                  1/2 teaspoon salt

·                  1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

·                  1/2 cup butter (1 stick), softened

·                  1 cup LIBBY'S® 100% Pure Pumpkin

·                  1 large egg

·                  1 teaspoon vanilla extract

·                  Glaze (recipe follows)

Directions

PREHEAT oven to 350° F. Grease baking sheets.

COMBINE flour, baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in medium bowl. Beat sugar and butter in large mixer bowl until well blended. Beat in pumpkin, egg and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto prepared baking sheets.

BAKE for 15 to 18 minutes or until edges are firm. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely. Drizzle Glaze over cookies.

FOR GLAZE:
COMBINE 2 cups sifted powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, 1 tablespoon melted butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract in small bowl until smooth.