Community Socials

For a while we’ve been talking about residents taking “emotional ownership” of their apartment and community, where the more they put into their apartment, they more satisfaction they have and the less likely they are to abandon all the effort they have made. So we see huge benefits in providing opportunities for residents to improve their own apartment in a positive way. In this sense, we believe there are huge opportunities with “Do It Yourself” community projects where residents get together to work on an improvement option for their apartment. Today’s DIY project is not only a great option for those residents with a green thumb, but it also is a great fit for communities that are looking to be more ecologically minded! Here is an apartment garden DIY project that might be fantastic for residents: ...

A casino-themed party is an interactive way to celebrate any occasion. Bold, lively colors and sweets bring excitement to the dessert table. Create a dessert table and cover with a black-and-white cabana striped tablecloth for a dramatic effect. Add black round stickers to a white cube vase to resemble a die and filled it with a red carnation pomander ball that mirrors poker chips. Dress up cupcakes by gluing playing cards on toothpicks, and label bite-size dessert with poker-chip tags!

The Derby is not just about horse racing. It's about the magic that makes the first Saturday in May unique in sports, fashion and style and how people come together to honor Southern traditions. You can have a casual theme such as the Infield or go with a Racing Silks theme. Set up some fun traditional games, such as, Corn Hole, Horseshoes, Derby Pool and Stick Horse Races! Enjoy live coverage of the Grade I Kentucky Oaks 138 at Churchill Downs on NBC Sports to get in the Kentucky Derby mood! Order or print race day programs so everyone can pick their horse. Print out lyrics to "My Old Kentucky Home". It's essential to make sure you have the right menu and libations to fit this occasion. With a distinct menu steeped in tradition, the Kentucky Derby cuisine consists of southern flavors and plenty of bourbon (for your...

Do you want to make your next Community event memorable? Here's an idea that will provide souvenirs as well as fun. Make a photo booth. Kids and adults alike love it! Empty a closet that is roughly the size of a regular photo booth. Set up a bench or a couple of chairs inside the closet and place a sheet or screen behind the chairs (this makes for a clean, reflective back drop) Just outside the "photo booth" place a long mirror and a basket of dress-up items, you can use a coat rack for the hats and boas. Find fun glasses from Grandma's dresser, old Barbie crowns from when the kids were little, etc. Let them use their imaginations. Take picture 4 or 5 pictures of each group inside the booth, tell guests the photos will be available in an hour at a centrally located table. ...

Water balloon fights aren't for everyone and can get out of control- there is always some by-stander who accidentally gets hit by a stray balloon. How about a game of Tag? Baby powder and some tube socks makes for a super fun and very messy party. Kids of all ages would love it, but it is a perfect activity to get grown ups acting like kids Fill the toe of the sock with powder and then use it tag the others – everyone wears dark/black – the advantage is it washes out pretty easy. If you can find colored powder, change up the attire to light colored shirts.