New Neighborhoods, Inc.

Martin Luther King, Jr. & Stillwater Heights Apartments Newsletter

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Set Clocks Back

HOME Project

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PIZZA & MOVIE

2016 NAHMA Educational

Foundation Scholarship

2

March is National Nutrition

Month 3, 4

Ideas to Save Energy 5

From the Office

What’s Going On 6

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HOME

What does HOME mean to you?

We are looking for volunteers to join us on Saturday, March 12, 2016 from 10AM – 5PM at the Ferguson

Library to assist with staffing tables to help continue creating pieces for this this amazing “Home” project that

will be displayed at the Stamford Government Center.

“Home-Making” Project -

On Saturday, March 12, 2016 the Ferguson Library will be hosting a creative, interactive and personal public art

“Home-Making” experience to highlight the universal pull that ‘home’ has on all of us, and raise awareness of our

community’s need to combat homelessness and provide affordable housing, right here in Stamford and across

Fairfield County.

When completed and assembled in the spring of 2016, the 8-foot x 8-foot x 8-foot walk-through “Home” will be

installed in the lobby of the Stamford Government Center for a month.

The “HOME” will be made from hundreds of corrugated cardboard ‘siding’ boards. We want people of all ages,

interests, backgrounds to come to the library on March12, 2016 and add their personal words and illustrations by

creating a board, as the project builds and moves through several Stamford “Home-Making” sites to completion.

The art project, facilitated and led by CT artists Susan Fishman of West Hartford and Elena Kalman of Stamford, is

being done in collaboration with New Neighborhoods, Inc. and the Shelter for the Homeless.

New Neighborhoods, Inc.

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Emergency Preparedness Packet

Is available! Pick one up at the TAP Office

Learn what to do in an emergency. Important local emergency numbers, weather

emergencies and more . . .

We would like to take this opportunity to sincerely thank all the MLK tenants for their patience & understanding during the unfortunate incident that disabled the elevators on February 15, 2016.

We hope you enjoyed the

PIZZA & MOVIE!

2016 NAHMA Educational Foundation Scholarship Application Form and Information

Please note that the 2016 NAHMA Scholarship Application that follows MUST be filed on-line. No hard copies of any

documents other than grade transcripts will be accepted.

The deadline for completed applications is 10pm EST May 27th, 2016.

Apply online: scholarship.indatus.com/nahma

If you are a resident of an AHMA member community, are a high school senior or hold either a high school diploma or

GED, and if you are pursuing higher education at an accredited college, university, community college, trade/professional

school or institute, then we invite you to apply for one of several scholarship grants to be awarded in 2016.

Please contact Dr. Bruce W. Johnson of the Foundation at 215-262-4230 orbwjec@comcast.net if

you would like more information about the Foundation or its mission.

New Neighborhoods, Inc.

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MARCH IS NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH

Calendar of events

WHEN EVENT DETAILS

Tuesday, March 1 at 11am Kick off March National Nutrition Month Stamford Government Center lobby, 888

Washington Blvd

Sunday, March 6 from 3pm-4pm For the Love of Veggies: for families with

children ages 6-10. Presented in partnership

with Fairgate Farm

The Ferguson Main Library-DiMattia Building

Auditorium. Registration required, call 203-

351-8242

Wednesday, March 9 at 10:15am Step Ahead stories, music, and movement

with a healthy theme for ages 3 to 5

The Ferguson Main Library-DiMattia Building

Auditorium. Drop in program

Wednesday, March 9, 16, 23 and 30 from

11:30am- 2:30pm

Learn tips on healthy eating hosted by

Optimus Health Care‘s Nutritionist

1351 Washington Boulevard in the main

lobby outside The Boulevard Café, 2nd floor

Saturday, March 12 at 11:00am Healthy Eating Storycraft; a story and craft

activity for children ages 3½ to 8

The Ferguson Main Library-DiMattia Building

Auditorium. Drop in program

Tuesday, March 15 from 10-11:30am &

Thursday, March 17 from 5-6:30pm

Healthy shopping tours with ShopRite’s

Dietitian

Shop Rite, 1990 West Main Street.

Registration required via

cora.ragaini@wakefern.com or 203-904-

Thursday, March 17 at 1pm Fed Up, a 2014 documentary narrated by

Katie Couric

The Ferguson Main Library-DiMattia Building

Auditorium. No registration required

Saturday, March 19 at 9am Family Fun Run/Walk through Stamford, 3

and 5 miles, followed by free breakfast

Meet at Fleet Feet Sports, 168 Bedford

Street. No registration required

Wednesday, March 23 at 12:30pm Book discussion of Michael Pollan’s In

Defense of Food: An Eater’s Manifesto, led

by Cora Ragaini, Grade A Dietitian

Ferguson Main Library-DiMattia Building,

3rd floor Board Room. Registration required,

call 203-351-8242

Monday, March 28, 11am Visit Connecticut Food Bank’s mobile pantry

for nutrition education information

Domus, 83 Lockwood Ave

Wednesday, March 30 at 6:30pm Pajama Storytime with healthy theme for

children ages 3½ and up

The Ferguson Library, Harry Bennett

Branch, 115 Vine Road. Drop in event

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MARCH IS NATIONAL NUTRITION MONTH

Calendar of events

WHEN EVENT DETAILS

Throughout the Month of March

Stamford Hospital’s Registered Dietitians

will have a nutrition booth and work with the

executive chef and retail manager to highlight

healthy items in the cafeteria. Educational

materials and recipes will be provided

Stamford Hospital Cafeteria and Tully Health

Center Cafe

Monday to Friday, March 7-11

National School Breakfast Week sponsored

by Chartwells. Lunch-and-Learns taught

throughout the month of March to teach

students from K – High School healthy eating

habits

Stamford Public Schools

Monday to Friday. March 7-11

Featuring brown bag breakfast week plus

nutrition and physical fitness activities

throughout March

Childcare Learning Centers

Monday, March 14

Ask the Dietitian; individualized nutrition

questions answered by Chartwells’ Dietitian

Cloonan Middle School

Monday, March 7, 14, 21 and 28

Teacher-approved lesson plans focused on

nutrition and healthy living shared via e-mail,

Facebook and web-site

Stamford Early Childcare Collaborative

Thursday, March 17

Veggiecation, a Nutrition Education Cooking

Class taught courtesy of Fairgate Farm

YMCA, 10 Bell Street

Monday, March 28

Chef’s Table sponsored by Chartwells

featuring cruciferous vegetables

Hart Elementary School

Monday, March 28

Celebrate Healthy Meals at WIC with SNAP-

Ed, open to WIC participants

WIC, 888 Washington Blvd

Open to the Public (all events are free of charge)

New Neighborhoods, Inc.

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Dryers: Clothes dryers are one of the largest energy users in our homes and represent 2 percent of our nation's

entire electricity consumption. While major appliances like air conditioners, refrigerators, and even clothes washers

have undergone significant energy efficiency improvements during the past 20 years, unfortunately the amount of

energy wasted by clothes dryers in the United States has received little attention. A typical

electric clothes dryer often consumes as much energy annually as a new refrigerator, clothes

washer and dishwasher combined. To help reduce your energy bill:

Clean the lint filter in the dryer after each us. Dry heavy and light fabrics separately and don't

add wet items to a load that's already partly dry. If available, use the moisture sensor setting

See the Light

Turn It Off: Don't forget to flick the switch when you leave a room. Remember this at the office, too. Turn out or dim

the lights in unused conference rooms, and when you step out for lunch. Work by daylight when possible. A typical

commercial building uses more energy for lighting than anything else.

Refrigerator/Freezer: Your refrigerator/freezer uses more electricity than any other appliance in your kitchen. These tips can help you use less and save more.

Avoid opening the refrigerator or freezer door to browse. Each time you do, cold air escapes and energy costs increase

Let hot foods cool before putting them in your refrigerator or freezer. Hot foods cause the motor to work longer and harder

Leave room in front of your refrigerator/freezer to allow cold air to circulate better

Because frozen food stays cold longer than air, it’s good to keep your freezer full, but not packed. You’ll save energy by placing water-filled containers in empty spaces

If cold air is escaping around the door seal, please contact the Management Office.

FROM THE OFFICE

Community Room rental rate is $150

Avoid late fees, rent is on or before the 10th of each month. Late fee charge is $30.

The LAUNDRY ROOM DOORS shall be locked at all times; there will be

appropriate fines for abuse starting at $25.00.

Illegal dumping of trash will result in a $175 fine.

Please keep laundry rooms clean. (Ex: Spilled detergent, dryer filters.)

Calvin Tracey, Jose Mendoza & Jermaine Taylor are no longer

employed with NNI. We wish them well.

OUR MAINTENANCE STAFF

New Neighborhoods, Inc.

76 Progress Drive, Suite 140

Stamford, CT 06902

www.nnistamford.org

Phone: 203-359-2215

Fax: 203-964-9219

Maintenance Emergency:

203-359-2215 x20

Kim Powell

Property Manager

203-359-2215 x23

Jasenia Aviles

Compliance Specialist

203-359-2215 x27

Miriam Machuca

Resident Service Coordinator

203-359-2215 x25

PEST CONTROL WORKSHOP: Thursday, March17, 2016 - 4:00P - 5:00P - Community Room

GROUP FITNESS: Monday, March 14th, 5:00P & Friday, March 18th, 10:00A - Community Room

FOOD BANK: Tuesday, March 1st, Monday, March 21st & March 28th, 4:00P - 5:00P - Community Room

MENTORING & STUDY SKILLS SESSIONS: Tuesdays & Thursdays - 3:30P - 4:30P - Activity Room

BANKERS LIFE (MEDICARE) WORKSHOP: Wednesday, March16th 10:00A—11:00A - Community Room

RENTER’S REBATE: April 1, 2016 - October 1, 2016

STAMFORD PUBLIC SCHOOLS: No school Friday, March 25, 2016 - Early Release Wednesday, March 30, 2016

TENANT ASSOCIATION: Meeting to be held on, Thursday, March 10, 2016.

IN OBSERVANCE OF GOOD FRIDAY, THE NNI OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED ON FRIDAY, MARCH 25, 2016

What’s Going On . . . . . .

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Erick Holmes

Office Hours: 10:00A - 4:00P. Times are subject to change without notice.

To meet with Property Manager, Kim Powell, an appointment must be made prior.

NO EXCEPTIONS!

CALL 203-359-2215 EXT. 23 OR EMAIL: KPOWELL@NNISTAMFORD.ORG

Jose Padilla

Part Time - Tuesday & Thursday

NNI is currently looking

for a full time

Maintenance Technician.

For more information,

contact 203-359-2215