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Good afternoon, residents!

Just in case you haven’t heard, we are offering Horizons residents the opportunity to pay rent online! It’s easy; all you have to do is log into our resident portal and you will have instant access to make payments, submit maintenance requests, and read our community newsletter!

The best part is that you can do all of this without leaving your home.  While you can still stop in and pay your rent in person, we wanted to make things a little easier for you and offer you a quick and easy alternative.

To access the resident portal, click here.

Feeling a little drowsy? Your sleep regimen could be to blame.  It’s not easy to get things in order when it comes to our sleep hygiene, but it is essential if we want to function to our highest potential during the day! So what is it that we should (and shouldn’t) be doing?

Here are some tips for how to get better sleep, according to the health and wellness experts at SheKnows.com:

1. Do NOT watch television in bed.  I am guilty of this one.  The truth is that this can be one of the main culprits of bad sleep.  Reserve the bed for sleep and keep your TV watching restricted to other rooms.
2. Relax! Put on some soothing music to help you drift off.  This will help get you to slow down, so take advantage of this time to calm down and take care of yourself.
3. Maintain a bedtime ritual.  This can include anything from a nice bath to meditation and yoga poses.  Try to keep to the same routine every day and do it in the same place every time so you can program your body to know that it’s time to wind down.
4. Try a natural sleep aid if you have to.  Ideally, you won’t need the help, but if you do, stay away from over-the-counter medications and opt for their natural counterparts.

For more tips on proper sleep hygiene, visit the article on SheKnows.com, linked above.

How is your sleep regimen, Horizons?

Good afternoon, residents! We would love to know what factors contributed to your decision to live here.  Is it our wonderful amenities, the staff, our convenient location, or something else? Regardless of the reason, we’re very glad to have you here with us! Take our poll and give us your thoughts on this.  If you have something else you’d like to contribute, leave us a comment below!

Residents, are you ready for an impressive display of pyrotechniques and aerobatics? This weekend, from August 28-29, is the time for all that and more, as the 2010 Colorado Sport International Air Show will take over Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport.

The weekend will be filled with activities, from the Twilight Air Show to the Barnstormer’s Ball and an amazing fireworks show! The ball, which starts at 7 pm on Saturday night, will include food and beer vendors and a DJ.  Later in the evening, there will be a hot air balloon display and a pyrotechnique salute to men and women in uniform.  Another part of Saturday’s festivities is CAF’s Red, White & Loud Tour concert, which will feature Aaron Tippin.  For tickets to weekend events associated with the air show, visit the Rocky Mountain Regional Fly-In online.

Here is a video teaser of the Viper West F-16 Demo Team in action, preparing for their participation in the show:

Will any of you Horizons at Rock Creek residents be attending the show on Saturday or Sunday?

It’s back to school time, so you know what that means…a new rewards program for the kids!

We know that you want your kids to do well in school, and we just know that their grades will be excellent this year! That’s why we are rewarding their hard work with an incentive.  Bring in your child’s report card every quarter to win a prize AND be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift card to Target! That will pay for lots of supplies and other fun little things for the rest of the school year.

So, kids, have a great quarter and we look forward to seeing your progress!

You need a vacation and you’re ready to book your trip, but wait…Where will you get the money to finance it? The good news is that it doesn’t have to be as difficult as you are anticipating.  So how can you get the most out of your vacation AND your dollar?

There are many things that you can do to ensure that you are putting your money to good use with minimal stress:

1. Book in advance: This should go without saying.  The earlier you book, the better your chances of finding a good deal.

2. Find the deal, THEN pick the place: Instead of the other way around, base your decision more on the rates you find.  This will make it easier to get the most bang for your buck.  You may want to go to Switzerland, but if you can get more days for less money by going to Ireland, why not do it?

3. Read the reviews: Seeing that others have had luck at finding great destinations can help you reassure yourself that you are making the right choice.

4. Search high and low: Literally.  You obviously want the lowest fare, but it will likely take some digging.  Don’t give up! The low fare you are looking for is out there; persistence pays off.

5. Keep your eyes open for hidden fees: We all know they’re out there, so anticipate that you will find them if you look.  Don’t let the ads fool you.  Do your homework and you will reap the rewards when you secure a fare that you can easily afford.

There are so many other things you can do to ensure that you are able to kick back and enjoy your trip without the stress of knowing that you can’t afford it.  Visit Yahoo!Shine for more helpful tips, and have safe travels!

Dance on over to Broomfield this November for an amazing display of showmanship – an exhibition not to be missed.  On November 2, some of the top dancers from So You Think You Can Dance - including this year’s winner, Lauren – will bring their tour to 1STBANK Center for a night of incredible dance routines and familiar faces.

It’s never too early to book tickets for this show, since it will likely sell out soon.  If you’d like to attend, visit the 1STBANK Center’s website and purchase tickets.

Here are the performers you will see on stage:

Adéchiké

Ashley

Billy

Jose

Kent

Lauren

Robert

All Stars Ade, Allison, Courtney, Dominic and Kathryn

Since Lauren won it all last night, it’s only fair that I feature a video of one of her performances.  Here is a clip of her contemporary piece, danced with Kent.

Will you be there?

Get ready for an education on Asian and Pacific Islander cultures.  This weekend, on August 14-15, Boulder will celebrate them at the 16th Annual Boulder Asian Festival! This event, brought to you by the Boulder Asian Pacific Alliance,  will create an awareness of the Asian and Pacific Islander perspective and its role in the Boulder area.

There will be a wide variety of events going on as part of the festival, and you can expect to enjoy live performances, craft tables, and educational tents.  Of course, you will also get to partake of some delicious Asian food! So take the trip out to Pearl Street Mall and check out the festivities in front of the courthouse between the hours of 11 am – 5 pm.

Here is a look at the 2009 festival:

Will you be attending? If so, come back and visit the blog and tell us all about it!

Looking for something fun to do this weekend to get away from the heat? How about a movie? There are some great ones hitting theaters today, and with AMC Flatiron Crossing 14 a mile away, it’s easy to get out and about without much effort.

What are you most excited about seeing? If you haven’t taken a look at any reviews or trailers lately, here’s what’s playing this weekend:

Toy Story 3: 11:25am, 1:55pm, 4:25pm, 7:05pm, 9:35pm

Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore 3D: 10:05am, 12:10pm, 2:25pm, 4:55pm, 7:00pm, 9:05pm

Ramona and Beezus: 11:55am, 2:30pm, 5:10pm, 7:35pm

Despicable Me: 11:50am, 2:20pm, 4:50pm, 7:10pm, 9:25pm

Inception: 9:40am, 12:50pm, 4:00pm, 6:45pm, 7:15pm, 9:55pm, 10:25pm

Twilight Saga: Eclipse: 11:00am, 1:50pm, 4:35pm, 7:20pm, 10:05pm

Grown Ups: 10:00pm

Salt: 9:35am, 12:05pm, 2:45pm, 5:05pm, 7:30pm, 9:50pm

Sorcerer’s Apprentice: 9:45am, 12:20pm, 2:50pm, 5:20pm, 7:50pm, 10:20pm

The Other Guys: 11:45am, 2:15pm, 4:45pm, 7:45pm, 10:15pm

Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore: 11:30am, 2:00pm, 4:20pm

The Kids Are All Right: 11:40am, 2:20pm, 5:15pm, 8:05pm, 10:40pm

Charlie St. Cloud: 9:55am, 12:15pm, 2:40pm, 5:00pm, 7:25pm, 9:45pm

Step Up 3: 10:00am, 12:30pm, 3:00pm, 5:30pm, 8:00pm, 10:30pm

Millennium Harvest House presents Rockin’ the Gardens, a part of the Friday Afternoon Club, which happens weekly from 5:30 – 9:30 pm.  This free concert series features local performances sponsored by over 30 non-profit partners, who make appearances weekly to not only spread their message but also to entertain audiences with art, animals, actors, and more.  This week’s event will put the Ricardo Peña Band in the spotlight.

In addition to various activities for you, your pets will be taken care of as well! There will be a Yappy Hour, so they can get ready to chow down on foods from a special menu and really enjoy the royal treatment.

So now that your fur children are taken care of, what about your human ones? Don’t worry; there will be face painting, balloon animals, and tattoo drawings galore, thanks to Western clown Abbie Lawrence!

This event will take place at Millennium Harvest House, located at 28th & Arapahoe in Boulder.

Ready to fly? Whether you are an advanced aerial dancer or in need of an introduction, Frequent Flyers Productions has a class for you.  The 12th Annual Aerial Dance Festival presents an opportunity to become immersed in the art of dance over the course of a 2-week period – August 1-14.  Summer is the perfect time to pick up a new hobby, so if the arts are your thing, be sure to sign up to be a part of it!

Aerial dance often involves partnering and incorporates an object that is attached to the ceiling – for example, a motivity trapeze.   During the festival, you will participate in classes, demonstrations, lectures, performances, and informal discussions about this particular style.  There is no better way to learn to dance than to just throw yourself into it head first, so get ready to do just that!

For those of you who are not familiar with aerial dance, here is a video that will give you a little taste:

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