Community Newsletter: Winter 2023 Edition

Jan 1

Hello and welcome to the Riddlebrook Apartments quarterly newsletter! We are excited to share with you the latest news and updates from our community. In this blog, we will cover everything from upcoming events to new amenities, as well as provide tips for apartment living. Thank you for joining us and we hope you enjoy reading!

Community Updates

Beginning this month our NEW office hours here at Riddlebrook Apartments will be Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. Steve will be here on Tuesdays, and as always you can reach him @ Westborough Country Village (508-366-9867) during normal business hours on the other days.

Joanne will be at Riddlebrook on Mondays and Thursdays.

Don’t forget that coffee and donuts will now be available on Thursday’s in the Community Room for social hour, beginning at 9 a.m.

Douglas Adult Social Center Events

Remember to call 508-476-2283 to always sign up in advance.

The center will be closed on January 1st & 15th.
01/04/2024 - Fuel Assistance help for NEW APPLICANTS ONLY. YOU MUST HAVE AN APPOINTMENT.
01/05/2024 – New Year Luncheon Celebration @ Noon. The Sunshine Club invites you to a mac & cheese lunch with a friendly game of Pictionary to follow. Please call by 1/3/24.
01/11/2024 – (FREE) VETERAN’S BREAKFAST @ 9 a.m. Enjoy a hot breakfast, meet some new friends, or connect with some old ones. Please call the day before to reserve your spot.
01/11/2024 – (FREE) SNOWMAN CRAFT @ 11 a.m. Please sign up by 1/2/24.
01/18/2024 – LUNCH & A MOVIE @ 11:30 a.m. “A Million Miles Away”. A cheese ravioli lunch will be served. $4 pp.
WELLNESS CLINIC: Monday, 1/8 & Tuesday, 1/23 from 10 a.m. – noon. Nurse Ann will be here to check blood pressure, blood sugar, or just discuss any concerns you may have.

Management Notes

Hello residents!

As we wrap up the Holiday Season, it is my great pleasure to report that because of your generosity, we were able to make a number of extremely impactful donations to Rosie’s Place, an organization doing great work for people in need here in Massachusetts.

2023 came and went in a flash and I would like to wish all of you a happy and healthy new year in 2024!

Maintenance Notes

Maintenance Requests

As a reminder, please remember to adhere to our policy for reporting a maintenance request.
Report all routine service requests directly to the office. If the office is closed, the call will go directly to the 24-hour answering service.
Please DO NOT stop the Maintenance staff during the course of the day to give them verbal requests.
Requests made after 4pm may be scheduled for the next business day.
Maintenance staff cannot do personal favors during business hours.
Emergency Requests

As usual, all Emergency requests will be addressed immediately. The following is a list of what constitutes an Emergency request: No Heat; No Hot Water; No Electricity (check for town power outage); Elevators; Broken Window glass; Fires; Floods; Smoke Detectors; Lock-outs (additional $35 applies); Main entry door malfunction; Clogged toilet; Refrigeration issues (where loss of food could occur); Water leaks (where harm to resident or property could occur); Air Conditioners (where temperature exceeds 78 degrees).

Wellness Tips

How To Beat Insomnia

Start the new year off right with good sleep habits. Here are some tips for shaking off that case of insomnia:

Try to go to sleep at the same time each night and get up the same time each morning.
Avoid prolonged use of phones or reading devices that give off light before bed.
Avoid caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol late in the day.
Get regular exercise.
Don’t eat a heavy meal late in the day.
Make your bedroom comfortable. Be sure that it’s dark, quiet, and not too warm or cold.
Follow a routine to help you relax before sleep. Read a book, listen to music, or take a bath.
If you can’t fall asleep and don’t feel drowsy, get up and read or do something that is not overly stimulating until you feel sleepy.
If you find yourself lying awake worrying about things, try making a to-do list before you go to bed.

Funny New Year’s Quotes

“Youth is when you’re allowed to stay up late on New Year’s Eve. Middle age is when you’re forced to.”

“Many people look forward to the New Year for a new start on old habits.”

“An optimist stays up until midnight to see the New Year in. A pessimist stays up to make sure the old year leaves.”

“May all your troubles last as long as your New Year’s resolutions!”

“A New Year’s resolution is something that goes in one Year and out the other.”

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Service Requests