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WoodsEdge Welcomes Fall!

2011-09-06T09:07:00.000-07:00

It is sad to realize summer is coming to an end. Pools and beaches are closing. Folks are storing away camping gear. No more family picnics, music festivals and barbecues among other summer family activities. However, with the closing of summer comes the excitement of Fall. Our hometown shines this time of year. Not only do we have the anticipation of neighborhood trees turning from green to red, orange and gold, we have some fantastic area events lined up for the month of September. Here are some events that your entire family will enjoy:

1. Glass Harvest at Corning Museum of Glass– Starting September 6th the Corning Museum of Glass will be celebrating fall with their Glass Harvest. See the world’s largest glass pumpkin. Create a colorful glass pumpkin during a 40-minute Make Your Own Glass experience. Appropriate for all ages. Go on a Harvest Hunt to find fall foliage, pumpkins and more in the Museum’s collection. For hours and information visit cmog.org.

2. Crystal City Ferrari Show - On September 2nd Corning will be hosting its 10th annual Crystal City Ferrari Show. This event will feature Ferraris of many models and years, from across the Empire State Region of the Ferrari Club of America. Local residents are encouraged to attend the street show held from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm on Friday. Visitors will be able to look at several Ferraris and rare sports cars as they are displayed along Historic Market Street. Guests are encouraged to cast their votes for their favorite Ferrari. Guests will also have a chance to win Ferrari merchandise gift certificates to Gaffer District businesses and more. For additional questions, check out www.gafferdistrict.com.

3. Crystal City Jazz & Harvest Festival - On September 23rd and 24th Corning’s Gaffer District will be hosting the Crystal City Jazz & Harvest Festival. Friday night, enjoy live jazz and blues performances throughout Corning's Gaffer District, wine and beer tasting and complimentary limousine shuttles. Bring the family on Saturday for children's activities, hayrides, eating contests, a scarecrow competition and Corning Farmers Market. For more information visit their website at www.gafferdistrict.com

4. Vintage Grand Prix Festival in Watkins Glen, NY - On September 9th visit the Vintage Grand Prix Festival. This Festival is a tribute to the original Grand Prix races using the original 6.6 mile road course. Parked along the main streets of the village you will find over 600 classic sports cars of all ages for your enjoyment. In addition to live music, wine tasting, food courts, and assorted family activities, a variety of vendors will be selling racing related merchandise. Be sure to stay for the fantastic fireworks at dusk. For more information call (607) 535-3003.

5. Fun with Nature: Letterboxing at Tanglewood Nature Center in Elmira, NY- Held September 17th from 2:30 pm-3:30 pm, this fun and addicting hobby is sweeping the area. Do you like hiking, exploring, and going out with a mission in mind? If so then this is a great opportunity for you to learn something new. Letterboxing refers to using a book of clues to collect inked stamps in a booklet. For details visit their website at www.tanglewoodnaturecenter.com or call 607.732.6060.

Lets hope for a long and enjoyable Fall season!

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Share your love for where you live and WIN!

2011-09-01T10:54:00.000-07:00

Put your writing skills into action and tell us why you love living at WoodsEdge! There are some pretty great prizes being raffled so be sure to submit your entry. For more information, visit us on Facebook!

Decorating Your Apartment: Part One

2011-08-23T07:47:00.000-07:00

Decorating doesn’t have to be as scary as you think. Begin by selecting the style that best suites you and work your way from there. Use this guide to help you with all of your decorating endeavors. We've listed Part One here and will be sharing Part Two with you shortly ... stay tuned!

Contemporary

Contemporary is really a fancy name for a combination of many popular decorating styles. Most contemporary looks consist of clean, sleek lines, simple accents, and neutral colors with a few bold accents. Most apartments that feature this style have an open, spacious layout so that it is easier to blend each area of the home together. You may choose to use ultra dark wood or very light wood depending on the feel you are going for. You want your home to feel clean, airy, and simple yet sophisticated when you are finished with your design. Try finding furniture with a neutral color scheme and accessorize with accents of color. This way you can change your design as often as you wish without breaking the bank. Always take the “less is more” approach with contemporary design.

Cottage

If feeling cozy, comfortable and relaxed in your home then cottage design may be for you. This design style allows you to really express your personality and allows your guests to feel warm and welcomed in your home. You may want to consider drawing inspiration from the beach, country fields, or other parts of the natural landscape that surrounds you. Cottage design is often inspired by nature due to the fact that nature has many calming, relaxing sceneries to offer. Colors that are often used in cottage style design include soft blues, greens, yellows and whites. If you want your home to be cohesive yet stylish while still having a “lived in” look then cottage design should suite you well.

Traditional

While trends come and go, traditional design always remains the most popular style for homes across America. Traditional design is influenced by English and French design and usually exudes elegance, warmth and classical elements. Homes in the 18^th and 19^th century began using this style to help determine social classes within the household. Don’t let that fool you though, traditional design may look expensive, but can be pulled off for a lot less than you would think.

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Some tips for creating a beautiful – and low-maintenance – garden!

2011-06-14T07:03:00.000-07:00

This is the perfect time of year to add some color to your flower garden. We have some good suggestions for a beautiful and easy to maintain garden.

Start simple. Annual flowers are a good place to start. Choose flowers that are easy to grow and do not require a lot of fuss. We recommend annuals such as marigolds, dusty miller and salvia as a good starter plants. Marigolds have a sunny bloom that ranges from dark orange to light yellow. Marigolds produce blooms throughout the spring and summer and they really show off in late summer and early fall. Dusty Miller is a tough plant that has velvety silver-white foliage. The leaves have a lacy look when mature. Dusty Miller makes a good filler plant and will last late into the season. Salvia comes in a variety of colors. Locally the most popular colors are bright red and dark purple. These flowers have tall blooms that add a punch of color. All of the above-recommended plants are hardy and drought resistant.

Work some perennials into your garden. Perennials are plants that come back year after year. We recommend trying Sedum, Coneflowers or Coreopsis. Sedums grow in a nice tight, round shape. They have light green to silvery foliage, and come in a variety of colors. Our favorite is “Autumn Joy”, which produces big, beautiful coppery flowers in early fall. Coneflowers will add height to your garden. They have tall stems with large daisy shaped blooms and a cone shaped center. Traditional coneflowers come in light pink, yellow and white. However, you can also find them in flashy colors such as raspberry, marmalade and hot papaya. Coreopsis is an easy perennial to grow. They are short, dense and come in a variety of colors such as yellow, orange, white and pink. These plants begin to bloom in late spring and continue into late summer. One plant produces a mass of small colorful blooms. With most perennials you will want to prune back the plants in late fall.

Try some bulbs in your garden. One of our favorite signs that spring has arrived is seeing the early bulb flowers that sprout up. We recommend Alliums, Daffodils and Narcissus. Alliums come in pink, pink-purple, white and yellow. They have plentiful, tiny blooms that work great as borders and around larger late blooming bulbs. Daffodils are a favorite of many. These pretty blooms come in a range of shapes and colors. You may want to plant bulbs in large groups for a beautiful focal point in your flower garden. Daffodils can also be clipped and brought into your house for a cheerful addition to your dining room table. Narcissus’ remind us a lot of daffodils but the flowers are slightly smaller and fragrant. These plants thrive in a sunny location and last quite awhile. Narcissus can be found in cream, yellow, white and peach.

All of the above suggested plants are, for the most part, deer resistant. Be sure to add mulch to your flower garden as it helps maintain moisture during dry times. Check your flowerbeds regularly for weeds. They are easier to pull before roots have a chance to get established. If you do not have room for a large flower garden, pick up some flowerpots and fill them with your favorite flowers. They can liven up your patio. Take time to enjoy your garden. Gardening can help reduce stress and is a good way to get some exercise and fresh air.

Check Out Our Local Museums!

2011-04-12T07:42:00.000-07:00

We are lucky to have so many great museums located in our own back yard. A visit to your favorite is the perfect way to spend a rainy April day. Here are some suggestions for local museums that are worth seeing.

Corning Museum of Glass, Corning NY – Even if you have been to the Corning Museum of Glass it is definitely worth another visit. With new and changing exhibits, galleries, and live glass blowing demonstrations each visit brings new discovery. You will want to visit their website for directions, pricing and a museum map to help you plan your tour. Their website is www.cmog.org.

The Rockwell Museum of Western Art, Corning NY – The Rockwell Museum of Western Art focuses of American Western and Native American Art. The museum renews exhibits several times per year. Through this fall the museum is featuring two must see exhibits; Andy Warhol: Cowboys and Indians and Face to Face: Portraits and the American West. Visit their website at www.rockwellmuseum.org for more information.

The National Soaring Museum, Elmira NY – The National Soaring Museum is an aviation museum featuring motor-less flight. While visiting the museum you will see many gliders on display, you can also try out a computerized flight simulator, and participate in their educational programs. While there, don’t forget to buy a gift certificate for a sailplane ride through Harris Hill Soaring Corporation. Visit their website at www.soaringmuseum.org.

Museum of the Earth, Ithaca NY – Visiting The Museum of the Earth is a great way to teach your family about the history of our planet, the life it sustains, and how different life was millions of years ago. Permanent exhibits include fossils and bones, the impact of humans on Earths climate and the geological history of Central NY. They do have temporary exhibitions that change every few months. Their current featured exhibit is called Maize: Mysteries of an Ancient Grain. To help plan your trip visit their website at www.museumoftheearth.org.

The Science Center, Ithaca NY- The Science Center is a wonderful way to get your children involved in science. They have many educational interactive exhibits that teach children the basics of science ranging from understanding measurements to hydraulics, air currents, music and sound, oceans and much more. On a sunny day your children can enjoy the outdoor Emerson Science Park. To see a complete list of what they have to offer, visit their website at www.sciencenter.org.

Whether it is science, art or history there is always something new to explore and learn about. We hope you enjoy our suggestions.

Something Sweet to Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day!

2011-03-14T06:01:00.000-07:00

We have the perfect dessert to follow that corned beef and cabbage you will be serving on St. Patrick’s Day. The following is a fun and inexpensive recipe for traditional potato candy.

Irish Potato Candy

Ingredients
1 large potato
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 to 5 cups confectioners' sugar
5 cups sweetened coconut flakes

Instructions
First, peel the potato and boil it in water until soft. In a mixing bowl, mash the potato with the salt and butter. Let it cool completely. Mix in the vanilla extract and 4 cups of sugar. The mixture should be stiff. If it isn't, add more sugar. *

Sprinkle half of the coconut onto a waxed-paper-covered surface and turn the potato mixture onto it. Roll the batter until all of the coconut has been mixed in. Shape teaspoonfuls into small balls.

Roll the balls individually in the remaining coconut. Chill the finished candies until you're ready to serve them. Makes about four dozen.

* For a splash of color add a few drops of green food coloring into the mixture before you add the coconut.

Have a Safe and Happy St. Patrick’s Day.

Amy Donnelly

Family-Friendly Snow Fun!

2011-02-15T07:00:00.001-08:00

We can’t help but notice all the snow outside. It’s everywhere! For those who love this time of year, here are some fun family friendly things you can do on those crisp sunny days.

Make a snowman. They are fun and easy to create. All you need is an old hat and scarf.

Build an igloo. Pull out your beach bucket and shovel…they’re great for snow too.

Try downhill skiing. We recommend Greek Peak in Cortland, NY or Swain Resort in Swain, NY.

Take the family ice-skating. The Nasser Civic Center in Corning offers ice-skating, lessons and hockey, too.

Enjoy cross-country skiing. There are many trails located throughout the Fingerlakes Region. We recommend the Fingerlakes National Forest with its thirty miles of connecting trails.

Don’t forget the old favorite – sledding! Tanglewood Nature Center in Elmira does not have an official sledding area, however they do have a good steep hill that locals use for sledding. Be prepared for a long walk back up the hill!! (Please note this hill may not be suitable for small children.)

Get out and enjoy the fresh air. Remember to bundle up. Pack a thermos of hot cocoa for the family and most of all have fun!

Check out the Rockwell Museum of Western Art

2011-01-11T11:59:00.000-08:00

Now that the hustle and bustle of the holidays are over, things tend to quiet down in our hometown area. Now is a great time to get out and visit some of our local attractions.

One of the local spots that we recommend is the Rockwell Museum of Western Art. This museum specializes in American Western and Native American Art. The museum is open 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. They are now offering free admission on Sundays through April 2011. For more information please call (607)937-5386 or visit their website a http://www.rockwellmuseum.org.

Amy Donnelly

Resident Manager
WoodsEdge Apartments

WoodsEdge Annual Food Drive Set To Begin

2010-11-15T07:08:00.000-08:00

The Holiday season is about kindness, good will and helping those who are less fortunate. This year we plan to continue our tradition of generosity. Starting in late November, WoodsEdge will hold our annual drive for local organizations that provide for those in need. Once the holiday decorations go up in the community, you will find donation boxes inside the WoodsEdge Clubhouse. This year’s featured organizations are the Chemung County Humane Society and SPCA, The Corning Food Pantry, and The Arctic League.

The Chemung County Humane Society is a private, non-profit humane organization that is devoted to the care of stray, homeless, abused and abandoned animals in our area. You can visit their website at www.chemungspca.org. On their website you will find a list of items that are greatly needed by this organization. We will also post a list of needed items in the December WoodsEdge newsletter.

The Corning Food Pantry is a non-profit organization that provides food items to those in need. They accept monetary donations, non-perishable food items and personal care items, adult and children’s books, clothing, blankets and volunteers. You can learn more about this organization by visiting their website at www.corningfoodpantry.com.

The Arctic League is a local organization that has handed out toys to less fortunate children in our community for 97 years. In the early hours of Christmas morning, volunteers deliver bags of toys to homes of needy children. The Arctic League accepts new, packaged toys and monetary donations. You can visit their website at www.arcticleague.com.

Last year we had a fantastic outpouring of generosity. This year we hope to top that. Please consider picking up an extra item when shopping and drop it off in one of our donation boxes.

A Bit of Fall Fun!

2010-10-11T08:53:00.000-07:00

We have a fun fall treat that your whole family will enjoy. Making Caramel Apples is family tradition for one of the staff members here at WoodsEdge. Here is their favorite recipe.

Sweet and Salty Caramel Apples

Ingredients:

6 Granny Smith apples
6 wooden sticks
14 ounces of unwrapped caramels
2 tablespoons of water
½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
1½ tablespoons of coarse sea salt
1 cup of semi-sweet chocolate chips

Directions:

Insert wooden sticks ¾ of the way into the stem end of each apple. Place apples on a cookie sheet covered with lightly greased aluminum foil.
Combine caramels and water in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring often, until caramel melts and is smooth. Stir in the vanilla.
Dip each apple into the caramel and gently run apples around the insides of the saucepan to scrape off some of the caramel. Scrape excess caramel from the apple bottoms using the side of the saucepan. Place on the aluminum foil.
Sprinkle lightly with the coarse salt and chill.
Put the chocolate chips into a microwave-safe bowl. Cook in the microwave for 30-second intervals, stirring between each, until melted and smooth.
Drizzle over the apples and return them to the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Don’t Miss The Corning Jazz and Harvest Festival

2010-09-09T08:41:00.000-07:00

If you do not yet have plans for this weekend, we recommend that you visit downtown Corning on Friday and Saturday for the Jazz and Harvest Festival.

On Friday, September 10th from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm select shops, restaurants, bars and the Centerway Square stage will host over thirty jazz and blues bands.

Scheduled to perform Friday night on the Centerway Square stage:

* 4:45 pm to 5:00 pm: Studio Stu

* 5:00 pm to 6:15 pm: The Ira Heyward Jr. Band

* 6:30 pm to 7:45 pm: Hard Logic

* 8:00 pm to 9:15 pm: Jon Seiger & the All-Stars

On Saturday, September 11th visit the Riverfront Centennial Park from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm for Harvest Day. You will find family and children’s activities such as karaoke, a rock climbing wall and face painting. Centerway Square will host a corn on the cob-eating contest at noon and an ugliest flannel shirt contest at 12:30 pm. There will also be line and square dancing in the Square.

Don’t forget to check out the local farmer’s market while you are there.

Before the Summer is Over, Visit Taughannock State Park

2010-08-17T13:16:00.000-07:00

That cool, crisp, fall air is right around the corner. As the last few weeks of warm sunny days pass by you may want to consider getting out and enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. There are some truly beautiful places to visit in our little corner of the state. I recently had the pleasure of spending the day at Taughannock State Park in the Ulysses Township near Trumansburg, NY. This park has it all. You will find a marina, swimming area, a fantastic playground and many places to stretch out a blanket and have a picnic. Of course, the main attraction is the stunning Taughannock Falls with its incredible 215 foot drop. To reach the falls you follow a path that winds along the river below the falls. The path itself is spectacular with many small cataracts leading up to the main attraction. As you get closer you start to hear the faint rumble of the water tumbling over the edge of the cliff. When you round the final corner on the path you realize you just stepped into a natural amphitheatre formed from the cliff walls high above your head. You cross over a wooden bridge. If you look around you will see massive rocks all around you that have taken a journey over the precipice. The trail ends at a lookout where you feel the mist on your skin, you hear the roar of the fast moving water and you get an amazing view of Taughannock Falls.

The Summer is Flying by!

2010-08-02T09:25:00.000-07:00

We hope that you are all having a fun and safe season.
If you are looking for things to do, check out the events page in the WoodsEdge August Newsletter.

Has your life been hectic lately? Ease your mind and sign up for our auto-withdrawal program.
You'll never have to write another rent check or pay late fees again when you sign up for our program. Your rent will simply come out of the account of your choice on the 5th of every month. It is free to use and easy to set up! Stop by the leasing office to sign up.

Planning a party? Need a space to hold your special event? Reserve the community room in the clubhouse! It is a convenient, close to home setting to hold your social event. Our fully functional kitchen and great room will serve as a cozy setting to spend the holidays without having to worry about space and stressing about entertaining in your home. It is never too early to reserve your date. Contact the office to find out about availability.

2010-07-13T12:44:00.000-07:00

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