A Nice Comment from a Lamplighter Village Resident
“This is the best choice for my first apartment! It’s quiet and friendly. It’s worth every penny.”
Thank you to this resident for sharing their thoughts about Lamplighter Village. This community is actually the original property in StuartCo’s portfolio. And it’s still enjoyed by all!
Four Story Plaza Pricing Now Available at Genesee
Pricing is now available on studio, one, and two bedroom apartments in the Plaza building. For more specific information regarding the price of your favorite floor plan, please visit our website.
Did you know you can also apply online and pre-select your home? To reserve your place, choose your favorite floor plan and click on the apply link. Our leasing team will contact you to select the home that best fits your needs. This opportunity is only available through February, so use the extra day this month to select your new home. You’ll soon be packing to make the LEAP to Genesee!
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We look forward to telling you more about Genesee in the coming weeks!
A Family of an Alton Resident Shares a Heartfelt Note of Appreciation
Although it’s a hard subject to speak about, we are so very thankful and appreciative of a previous resident’s family from The Alton that included a short note about The Alton and the
community it provides.
The family wishes to express our deep gratitude to the loving and attentive nurses, aides, and staff at the Alton Memory Care and Suites, who attended to her and worked closely with her family to meet her needs. Special thanks to Hyacinth, who went beyond care-giving, and treated our mother as her own. She loved you, and we do as well.
Thank you very much to this wonderful family for sharing their experience.
And thank you to Hyacinth as well, your exceptional service does not go unnoticed!
Guest Blog Post By Healthy Training Fitness; Five Foods to Never Eat
We have a great guest post today by Healthy Training. They’re a Private Gym for Personal Training, Nutrition, Boot Camp, Zumba & Yoga. Healthy Training has provided York Plaza residents a great aerobic experience with Zumba and even Aqua-Zumba.
Today’s article talks about Five Foods to Never Eat.
The world of fitness and weight loss is often confusing, with contradictory information swirling about. Below is a list of 5 foods that you should never eat. These foods will derail your fitness and weight loss efforts every time. In addition, we’ll provide a healthy substitute for each of these off-limits foods. By simply swapping out the items below you will quickly and effortlessly become healthier, leaner and more fit than you are today.
Do-Not-Eat #1: Anything Fried
Fried food is loaded with fat and calories while offering zero nutritional value. It’s a lose-lose! Sure, fries and chips TASTE good, but healthier items also taste good. Just say no to the deep fried items on your menu. You’ll be thinner, healthier and won’t have greasy fingers.
Try This #1: Broiled
If you simply must have a French fry, then make them at home in your oven. Use sweet potatoes, as these are a more complex carbohydrate. Cut into matchsticks, drizzle with a tablespoon of olive oil along with a dash of salt, then place in your oven on broil. Mix every 5 minutes until the fries are tender on the inside and crispy on the outside.
Do-Not-Eat #2: White Bread
White bread products have zero nutritional value and are quickly converted by your body into sugar. Even breads that are technically wheat, but are as soft and smooth as white bread, should be avoided. Don’t be afraid to discard the bread from your sandwich or to push away that bread basket. Your waist will shrink and you’ll lose that bloated feeling that high carbohydrate meals give you.
Try This #2: Sprouted Grain Bread
If you must have bread, then stick with sprouted. Sprouted grain bread is a lot easier on your digestion and is packed full of nutrients. Two delicious brands are Food For Life’s Ezekiel bread, and Manna Organics. Sprouted grain breads are often kept in the freezer section since they don’t contain preservatives to prolong shelf life.
Do-Not-Eat #3: Creamy Salad Dressing
You were so good to order a salad, but then you chose to add fattening, creamy dressing. Just a few tablespoons of creamy dressing contain more than 20 grams of fat and hundreds of calories.
Try This #3: Vinegar Dressing
Salad dressing is meant to lend flavor to the salad, not fat and calories. Vinegar-based dressings pack amazing flavor in with minimal fat and calories. You can even mix your own dressing at home. Take high quality vinegar, fresh lemon juice, salt and pepper, your choice of dried herbs, and a bit of olive oil. Voila!
Do-Not-Eat #4: White Rice
I’m sure by now you’ve heard that white rice is not a healthy choice. Just like white bread, white rice has zero nutritional value – other than calories.
Try This #4: Brown Rice
Brown rice has three times the amount of fiber, more B vitamins as well as other nutrients. It will definitely keep you feeling fuller for longer too. That should be enough to convince you to swap your large pile of white rice out for a small pile of brown rice.
Do-Not-Eat #5: White Sugar
Sugar and high fructose corn syrup are the epitome of anti-fitness food. Nothing will destroy your progress, expand your waist and plummet your energy levels like sugar will. If you only take away one do-not-eat food from this article please let it be sugar.
Try This #5: Fruit
Don’t turn to artificial sweeteners to get your sweet fix, instead turn to nature’s wholesome source of sugar: fruit. Eat organic fruit that is seasonal and locally grown. Stay away from dried fruit and fruit juices, as these are high in simple calories.
Eating right, along with challenging exercise, is the formula for a toned, lean body – so guarantee your results by teaming up with Healthy Training. We’ll develop a fitness plan that is uniquely yours, one that fits your lifestyle and brings you promptly to your goals.
Healthy Training is located at 6585 Edenvale Blvd #100A, Eden Prairie, MN 55346. We can be reached via phone at 952-334-4594 or via e-mail at Info@Healthy-Training.com.
Thanks Healthy Training, great information!
Introducing a Penthouse at Genesee!
We’re unveiling more images and information each week as Genesee comes to life!
Pictured above is the expansive view from our eighth floor, Terrace Level Penthouse – The Glacial. This floor plan features oversized windows, a terrace spanning the entire length of the living area, granite counters, stainless steel appliances, and merlot maple cabinets.
View all of our 1 and 2 bedroom Penthouse floorplans on our website for a glimpse at Terrace Level living in the Tower at Genesee.
Stay tuned next week as we release pricing on Plaza Building with ground floor retail. The Plaza will offer studio, one, and two bedroom apartments.
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Going Above and Beyond, Mike at Maryland Park
A resident recently showed Mike the apartment’s bathroom vanity; it definitely needed to be replaced. There was no money in the budget to cover a new one; the resident would have to wait until next year.
However, Mike knew of someone who had one that might fit. Mike measured and found that it would! Mike traded this person his labor for the bathroom vanity; Menards price for something similar would have been $135 plus tax. Mike installed the new vanity and took some “before” and “after” photos.
I think Mike went beyond the responsibility of his job and went out of is way to keep a resident happy.
—Cynthia Davis, assistant manager
Thank you for all that you do, Mike.
A Resident Returns to York Plaza After 10 Years
I lived at York Plaza 10 years ago, and selected it again, becuase StuartCo is a QUALITY company who reinvests in their well-cared for properties. I also wanted CONCRETE construction, and as a bonus, the decor is very tasteful/classic. (I also love my south facing window!!!)
I also want to thank Maryann, Barry, Adys, Colleen, Jennifer, and I apologize for not remembering the other staff members’ names who are always so helpful!!!!!! Your service and responsiveness is always there, no matter how busy you are.
Thank you.
Wow, York Plaza made quite the impression, even after ten years. Very well done by all!
Interiors at Genesee!
Our interior design package has been selected for the apartments and townhomes. Here’s a sneak peek at an apartment kitchen featuring granite countertops, plank flooring, stainless steel appliances and oversized windows. Click here to view the entire finish package on our website in the photo gallery.
Keep Up to Date on Our Progress
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Ask Our Experts; Falls and Older Adults
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Many people have a friend or relative who has fallen. The person may have slipped while walking or felt dizzy when standing up from a chair and fallen. Maybe you’ve fallen yourself. If you or an older person you know has fallen, you’re not alone. More than one in three people age 65 years or older falls each year. The risk of falling– and fall-related problems — rises with age.
Each year, more than 1.6 million older U.S. adults go to emergency departments for fall-related injuries. Among older adults, falls are the number one cause of fractures, hospital admissions for trauma, loss of independence, and injury deaths. Fractures caused by falls can lead to hospital stays and disability. Most often, fall-related fractures are in the person’s hip, pelvis, spine, arm, hand, or ankle.
Hip fractures are one of the most serious types of fall injury. They are a leading cause of injury and loss of independence, among older adults. Most healthy, independent older adults who are hospitalized for a broken hip are able to return home or live on their own after treatment and rehabilitation. Most of those who cannot return to independent living after such injuries had physical or mental disabilities before the fracture. Many of them will need long-term care.
Many older adults are afraid of falling. This fear becomes more common as people age, even among those who haven’t fallen. It may lead older people to avoid activities such as walking, shopping, or taking part in social activities.
Tell Your Doctor If You Fall
If you fall, be sure to discuss the fall with your doctor, even if you aren’t hurt. Many underlying causes of falls can be treated or corrected. For example, falls can be a sign of a new medical problem that needs attention, such as diabetes or changes in blood pressure, particularly drops in blood pressure on standing up. They can also be a sign of problems with your medications or eyesight that can be corrected. Falls are not an inevitable part of life, even as a person gets older. You can take action to prevent falls. Your doctor or other health care providers can help you
decide what changes will help.
Submitted by Julia Endres-Spray, RN, MA
Director of Home Care at Shepard Park Home Care
A Note of Appreciation for The Plaza
Hello,
I was looking for a place in St Paul and had driven past the Plaza many times. I always thought it looked like a nice place. The parking lot was always clean, the lawn was always in great shape. So I had the chance to stop by on a Saturday and I arrived shortly after noon.I was greeted by Tess Marsh and I was very pleased! She was very friendly and informative about the property. We sat and chatted for a while, then went on the tour. I was very surprised by all that the property has to offer. We toured two apartments, the pool area and the garage. Tess was very nice to work with and very knowledgeable about the property and the area. She even went as far as to offer me a bottle of water. Very nice!
I was sold on doing the paperwork and looking to move in. But, In my line of work things change very quickly, and living in Minnesota is not going to work for me at this time. However, if I move back The Plaza will be the first place I look into! With customer service being one of the things I sell and enjoy seeing—and I have to say a lot of people don’t see a need for it anymore; to some it is always about the dollar—Tess Marsh hit the mark on customer service perfectly!
Thank you again and best wishes,
What wonderful note, many thanks for everything you do Tess!
