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Jul 05, 2009
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Giving gifts of thanks Friday, May 16, 2008
Greenspring supports local fire station with state-of-the art donation
“This is not something you use to dry carpets,” says Chris Villa, Greenspring’s director of finance. He’s speaking of the state-of-theart Tempest Power Blower. Greenspring’s Treasure Chest (the campus thrift store) recently donated the power blower to Fairfax City Volunteer Fire and Rescue Station #22.
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Sowing the seeds of a fruitful summer Friday, May 16, 2008
“When we moved to Greenspring, we knew we wanted to continue gardening,” says lifelong gardener Maxine Smith. Before moving there, Smith and her husband David created elaborate gardens at their town house, including a Japanese garden and an English garden with rose bushes and flowering vines.
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Travel back in time in one afternoon Friday, May 16, 2008
Oatlands Plantation offers glimpse into early American life
Located outside of historic Leesburg, Va., and less than a 20-minute drive from Ashby Ponds, the oatlands Plantation welcomes visitors to their self-proclaimed “place for all seasons.”
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Celebrating summer with a delicious meal Friday, May 16, 2008
Attendance continues to rise for insider luncheons
According to the website RetirementCommunity.com, the most important thing to do before choosing a retirement community is to “spend lots of time visiting and talking to residents.” Liz Pulliam Weston, author of “11 Keys to Choosing the Right Retirement Community,” agrees. She places in-person visits and talking to current residents on the top of her must-do list.
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Spring into the home selling season Tuesday, April 01, 2008
During the first quarter of 2008, the federal government sprang into action in an effort to boost the national economy by helping the sluggish real estate market. Significant interest rate reductions made by the Federal reserve now make it possible for more people to afford housing—and that’s good news for everyone.
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When pictures speak louder than words Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Hieroglyphics class uncovers past with patience and fortitude
Studying a system of pictorial and symbolic writing, such as the hieroglyphics used in ancient Egypt, a group of students works patiently together to reveal secrets of the past.
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Bringing home closer for hundreds of hard workers Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Innovative commuter benefi ts win national award
Greenspring, an Erickson retirement community, recently received the prestigious Best Workplace for CommutersSM award for the Washington, D.C. area by providing its employees valuable commuter benefits, including Metrorail vouchers, free parking, and emergency transportation credits.
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Uncover Loudoun’s rich history Tuesday, April 01, 2008
Visit Heritage Farm Museum with the grandkids
Less than a ten-minute drive from Ashby Ponds, the Loudoun Heritage Farm Museum provides the perfect escape for anyone wanting to experience Northern Virginia’s rich agricultural heritage. Guests of all ages enjoy the museum’s popular exhibits, special events, historical artifacts, and plentiful volunteer opportunities.
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Ashby Ponds bucks current real estate trends Monday, March 03, 2008
Campus over 75% sold out in less than four months
By selling out over 75% of their first apartment homes in less than four months, Ashby Ponds, Erickson’s soon-to-open campus in Northern Virginia, is one for the record books, especially when facing the current real estate market.
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If you can dream it, they can build it Monday, March 03, 2008
Wood shop provides the ultimate outlet for creative handiwork
The whir of saws, the pounding of hammers, and the pungent smell of wood stain means it’s just another day of work at Greenspring’s popular wood shop.
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