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Members of the Multifamily Sharespace Facebook Group shared some of their favorite Resident Events: A long time ago, the property owners were Travelers insurance. We had $1000 budget per resident event. That's translates to about $2500 today. We had some amazing parties. A full Halloween carnival on the tennis courts, a full spaghetti dinner for Mother’s Day, rented a big screen TV and a double header baseball game with hot dogs and a keg of beer for Father’s Day. (Anyone old enough that remembers the days you could serve alcohol at resident parties?). A Santa Claus with photos at Christmas, Easter bunny costume for Easter. And the list goes on. I miss those days! -Kathy Winfrey Chaney Courtyard rooftop musical guest event. 90 minutes of live music from...

Resident events are a fantastic way to boost resident experience. And Wine and Paint events, or as some people call them, Paint and Sip events, are an incredible option for a fun and super engaging resident event. At Flamingo, we’ve hosted hundreds of Wines and Paints, and we want to show you how you can host one at your property. Benefits of doing Wine and Paints as a resident event: It’s educational. Residents love attending events where they can learn something new. From learning how to hold a paintbrush correctly to different flower painting techniques, residents will leave your event happy and satisfied. Not only did they have fun, but they learned a new skill! It increases self-confidence You’ll be surprised at...

The weather is getting warmer, and Spring slowly but surely calls everyone back outdoors. A few reasons why I love outdoor events: They fit more people (higher ROI per event) It makes for a unique experience (more memorable than a regular event) You can show off your amenities and outdoor grounds Natural lighting makes everyone happy and relaxed They are COVID-friendly! These outdoor resident events are becoming increasingly popular for us; check 'em out and get inspired! Have residents bring their own mat or order community branded mats (swag!) After the class or video, provide brunch and mimosas ...

If you're not doing workshops as part of your Resident Engagement strategy, you're missing out. BIG TIME. Workshops are interactive, educational, and fun. They bring your residents together to learn a new skill they're interested in or discover something new, creating strong memories and impressions on all who assist. When planning a workshop, go for a trendy, cool topic, like the Charcuterie Board. It's gotten a ton of attention lately and has quickly become very popular among residents! You’ll Need a Variety of these Essentials: Meats: salami, ham, summer sausage, prosciutto, etc. Cheese: Hard: cheddar, parmesan, gouda, etc. Soft: cream cheese with jelly, goat cheese, brie, etc. Savory Accompaniments: ...

Are you looking for some inspiration to help you show some love to your residents this Valentine’s Day? Here are a few ideas to help get you in the party planning mood: Wine & Cheese Tasting Shortbread Cookies Cooking Wine & Paint Romantic Outdoor Movie Wine & Chocolate Tasting Casino Night Single’s Mingle Here are some other fun ways to make the holiday special: Valentine's Cards & Chocolates:Simply printing out a nice Valentine's card and passing it along with some Kisses (the chocolates!) goes a long way. Pet Treats: People love their furry friends and they'll be super appreciative if you show their pets some love. Plus, the only thing cuter than a heart-shaped cookie is...