Wednesday, November 12, 2014

Fall is a Great Time to be a Renter!


Fall is a great time in upstate New York!  The air is crisp, the leaves are changing to a variety of beautiful shades and the holiday season is right around the corner!  

I stumbled upon a great article from Apartment Finder highlighting why the fall is a GREAT time to be a renter – and it is so right!  Living in a community like The Hammocks at Timber Banks affords so many opportunities to meet and befriend your neighbors – coffee hour, craft days, holiday parties – just to name a few.

Check out the article here and tell us your favorite parts of the fall season.

Happy Fall!

-Melissa Keefer, Resident Manager

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Fall Has Arrived at The Hammocks at Timber Banks!


Fall is finally here! The leaves are turning so many beautiful colors, the air is crisp, pumpkins and apples are bountiful and you can hear your neighbors cheering on (or “boo”-ing) their favorite football teams!

While we love getting outside to enjoy the heat of the summer months, it’s always nice to have a change of pace in the fall. TheHammocks at Timber Banks has an awesome private media room for our residents to use – at NO CHARGE!  With oversized reclining chairs, a large screen, high definition picture and surround sound, the theatre room can accommodate up to 10 people – perfect for a fall movie day or football game party!

We have nearly 300 movies in our DVD Library for our residents to borrow free of charge – so there really is something for everyone. Why not reserve the theatre room and have a DVD party for your friends on a crisp, fall day?! Make some popcorn in our popcorn machine and relax while laughing, crying or getting a little scared!  Some of our newest, most popular titles include:

-21 Jump Street
-Cloverfield
-Finding Nemo
-Mr. Deeds
-Up
-Friends, Seasons 1-10
-Spiderman 1-3
-Shrek 1 & 2
-Meet the Parents & Meet the Fockers
- The Sandlot
- Syriana
-Rio
-Valentine’s Day
-How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days
-Paranormal Activity

DVDs can be rented through the Leasing Office, during normal business hours. There is no charge, just a quick check out process. Office hours are Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm and Saturday/Sunday 10:00am-4:00pm. 

Wednesday, September 10, 2014

Resident Testimonial!


Dennis & Elaine Feller
August 2014

Elaine and I moved into The Hammocks on June 1, 2014, taking a 3 month lease in a furnished apartment to be near our twin 5 year old granddaughters who live nearby.  We have enjoyed our time here so much that we have decided to take a 1 year lease in an unfurnished apartment.

In our short time here, we have met and made friends with some wonderful people. We would also like to thank the staff (Melissa, Toby and Mike) for the help they have given on any issue we have raised; particular thanks to Melissa who helped us through the difficult transition from a furnished to an unfurnished apartment.

Elaine has started a 3 player Mahjongg game each Monday, and would love to welcome more players. I’m the guy you see walking around the property every morning at 7:00am! I am also an avid golfer (though Hickory Hills is more my speed than Timber Banks is yet), and belong to a book club at our primary residence just outside NYC.  We would love to start/join a book club, golf group, or other social activities that would make more use of the Club House at The Hammocks. If anyone is interested, please contact the Leasing Office, so when we return we can all meet up!

This really is a wonderful area. From the close proximity of restaurants, supermarkets, and other super-stores to the beautiful golf course and relaxing pool environment (not to mention the peace and quiet), we have fallen in love with The Hammocks at Timber Banks!

For more information about The Hammocks at Timber Banks, visit our website or call (315) 635-5061.

Tuesday, August 19, 2014

The Great NYS Fair is coming to town!

Starting on August 21, 2014, the NYS Fair takes over the hearts of upstate New Yorkers for 12 days and nights.   The Fair brings together the best food, music, rides, games, exhibits, animals, agriculture and so much more of all the things that make New York State special. We asked some of our residents what their favorite part of the fair is, and here is what they shared with us:

  • “The food. It’s always about the food. The more fried – the better! (But please don’t tell my wife I said that…)”

  • “I usually go for the music. The free shows are great this year.”

  • “I like the rides --a lot.  Sometimes my dad has to go with me because my brother chickens out.”

  • “The food!”

  • “The butter and cheese sculptures are pretty cool.”

  • “We try to go to at least 2 or 3 concerts each year. The tickets are free or a really good price. Oh, and I always look forward to the different food.” 

  • “Our kids love the petting zoo and learning about the animals. Animal facts are pretty much all we hear for weeks after.”

 Thank you to our residents for sharing your favorite parts of the fair! The grounds open each day at 8:00am, with the midway and exhibit buildings opening at 10:00am. You can check out www.nysfair.org for more information and a full schedule.

Friday, July 18, 2014

Meet the Lifeguards at Timber Banks!

Now that the summer is in full swing, we are excited to share a little more information about our wonderful lifeguards at The Hammocks at Timber Banks.

Courtney Wilson is our head lifeguard this year! This is her second hear at The Hammocks at Timber Banks. She is going to be a junior at SUNY Geneseo.  She enjoys spending time outside, and loves getting to know our residents while working at the pool.

Michelle Huffaker is a homeschooled high school student going into her senior year. In her free time, she likes to horseback ride, play soccer and volleyball. She also enjoys music, theatre and literature.

Alison Flood is a 2014 graduate of Colgate! While there, she played D1 lacrosse. She is currently studying physical therapy. Ali loves dogs, and hopes to adopt a new puppy very soon.

Christina Huffaker is a graduate student at the University of Illinois studying library and information science. She loves working outdoors in the summer, traveling, ballet, literature, and eating dessert (especially double fudge brownie ice cream).

Sean Peschka is new to The Hammocks at Timber Banks. He enjoys working as a lifeguard because he likes knowing he can save people when they need him most!  In his free time, Sean likes to listen to music, read and ride his bike. He also works as a lifeguard at Thunder Island.

You can visit our lifeguards at the pool from 10:00am-8:00pm every day! Stop by and say hello! 

Have a great summer!

Thursday, September 1, 2011

Why do YOU love living at Timber Banks?

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Tuesday, August 16, 2011

Decorating Your Apartment: Part Two

Welcome back for Part Two of how to decorate your apartment! We discuss 3 more styles that you can choose from when making your apartment your own.


Mediterranean


The rich colors and bold statements in Europe’s Mediterranean region have grown to be more and more popular over the last few years. This style is influenced by many different cultures from Spain, Greece and Italy to name a few. Wrought iron, patterned tiles, stucco walls and bright fabrics with various textures help to bring this whole look together. You could also take a more earthy approach with this look by including accents from the sea, sky and land around you. Instead of using the soft blue of the sky, try stepping it up a notch with a vibrant teal from the ocean. Red, orange and yellow prove to be a popular color combination when it comes to this design style. Mediterranean design is all about taking risks and mixing textures, colors and mediums.


Rustic


If you love the outdoors and would like to bring the outside in, then rustic design could suite your home very well. Bring nature into your home by incorporating elements from the outdoors. Include style from the sky, land, sea and plants. The use of natural woods is almost always a necessary part in rustic design. Adding a stone backsplash to your kitchen or a slate tiled floor could help bring the rock element into your design. Think log cabin or the mountain terrain when decorating.


Eclectic


Eclectic spaces mix many different kinds of styles and allow you to make your home as unique as you are. The crazier the mix, the more eclectic your style. Bring in family heirlooms, items you found on your travels, and other personal items to make your space as unique as possible. Eclectic spaces are often found to be interesting while remaining cozy and comfortable.


We hope you enjoyed our two part series on how to style and decorate your apartment to match your own unique personality. For information on our apartment community, visit us on Facebook or visit our website!