With the holidays approaching, traffic will be hard to deal with, parking spaces will be hard to find in establishments, long lines everywhere we go, kids will be out of school and running around, the cool and dry weather will make snakes and alligators move around (in places you may not like or want)… so… give yourself plenty of extra time for that traffic, have patience when that parking spot is hard to find or worse when you are waiting for the space and someone takes it from you, make time go faster and talk to the person in front or back of that long line, drive slow and focus on the drive so all those kids are safe and when all those critters come out don't play or antagonize them, call the proper authority. Here are a few tips to help the holiday season be a safe and merry one: HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HOLIDAY… FROM YOUR STAFF AT INTEGRA MEADOWS
Dear Residents,
We have been having some issues with residents parking their vehicles by the curb, blocking other people's vehicles or in front of garages that belong to someone else. Please remember that these residents are paying a monthly rent on these garages for the convenience of having an assigned parking space, and it is not so convenient to get home and find that someone else is blocking their garage entrance. These residents also have the right to have the vehicles that are completely blocking their garage towed!
If you would like more information on how to lease a garage just give us a call at (407) 396-8259 or stop by the office to find out what's available!
Ingredients:
~ 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
~ 2 cups canned pumpkin, mashed
~ 1 cup sugar
~ 1/4 teaspoon salt
~ 1 egg plus 2 egg yolks, slightly beaten
~ 1 cup half-and-half
~ 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) melted butter
~ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
~ 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
~ 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger, optional
~ 1 piece pre-made pie dough
~ Whipped cream, for topping
Directions:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place 1 piece of pre-made pie dough down into a (9-inch) pie pan and press down along the bottom and all sides. Pinch and crimp the edges together to make a pretty pattern. Put the pie shell back into the freezer for 1 hour to firm up. Fit a piece of aluminum foil to cover the inside of the shell completely. Fill the shell up to the edges with pie weights or dried beans (about 2 pounds) and place it in the oven. Bake for 10 minutes, remove the foil and pie weights and bake for another 10 minutes or until the crust is dried out and beginning to color.
- For the filling, in a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with a hand mixer. Add the pumpkin and beat until combined. Add the sugar and salt, and beat until combined. Add the eggs mixed with the yolks, half-and-half, and melted butter, and beat until combined. Finally, add the vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger, if using, and beat until incorporated.
- Pour the filling into the warm prepared pie crust and bake for 50 minutes, or until the center is set. Place the pie on a wire rack and cool to room temperature. Cut into slices and top each piece with a generous amount of whipped cream.
Integra Meadows offers the lifestyle for those with exquisite tastes and elevated standards. Our distinctively designed Clubhouse is a social hot spot where you and your friends can meet and hang out, whether you want to grill out at our Grilling Pavilion, or hang out by the pool to catch some rays. So you are not a sun seeker? Well, feel free to use our Tanning Studio to catch up on your tan! You can always bring your friends inside to shoot a game of pool or darts too. Need to catch up on some e-mails? No problem… Stop by our Cyber Café to use one of our seven computer stations or sit anywhere in the Clubhouse or by the pool and take advantage of our free Wi-Fi service.
Our commitment to service, quality, and luxury lets you enjoy all the prestige of living in our premier community. Get in NOW and take advantage of our incredible specials!!!
Call us today for more information at (407) 396-8259 or visit our website at www.IntegraMeadows.com
Dear Residents, 
Please join us to help give our adopted family a beautiful Christmas!
As most of you know each year the ContraVest Family, Friends, Vendors, Residents, and Contractors all come together to adopt Bernadette Hanlon, our BEAUTIFUL FRIEND and CO-WORKER to give her 6 daughters a Christmas they will never forget!
For those of you who have not heard of Bernadette's story, she is a single mom with 3 girls of her own and a less than 5 years ago her oldest daughter had a regular babysitting job to watch 3 little girls. Her daughter had an unexpected school event on the same night she had committed to babysitting. The girl's mother's name was Amy, that night Bernie offered to cover for her daughter by watching Amy's girls in her home. Amy's oldest daughter 13 at the time decided to stay home alone while the other girls stayed with Bernie. That night a turn of events drastically changed all of their lives forever. Amy's ex-husband broke into Amy's home tied up her daughter and waited with a knife for Amy to return. When Amy walked into their home she was brutally attacked and murdered in front of her 13 year old daughter. Luckily Amy's boyfriend who was parking the car walked in just in time to save Amy's daughter, he too was stabbed in the struggle and fortunately survived. Amy's daughter's had only one living relative a grandmother who was elderly and unable to care for the girls… Bernie took these distraught little girls into her home because they had no one. Their father was arrested and charged with their mother's murder. Fast forward nearly 5 years, Bernie has spent countless hours fighting the system to protect these children. She spent numerous hours at trial to see that their father paid for his crime and numerous hours at doctor's appointments for child counseling, she is proud to tell everyone that she was able to officially ADOPT the girls!
As you can imagine it's a difficult job being a single mother of 6 girls! Bernie's 3 girls have sacrificed so much by welcoming their new sister's into their very small home. Amy's daughters have suffered an unforgettable loss in the murder of their mom. No matter how difficult things have been Bernie has been the one constant in their life! Bernie is an "ANGEL" in every since of the word!
It is our honor each year to give this beautiful and certainly deserving family a wonderful Christmas one that they will remember and cherish for years to come! We ask that you donate whatever you can--no amount is too small! We are asking for donations in the form of gift cards (Visa, American Express, Wal-Mart or Target), cash or personal checks. Please make personal checks payable to Christin Tenpenny so she can cash them to make the actual purchases from the girls Christmas lists.
***Please bring in your donations to the Integra Meadows Leasing Office. We appreciate any donation you can make to help this family. If possible would love to receive the donations into us by December 10th to give us time to shop for the gifts! J.
From our family to yours, THANK YOU!
● Hours for trick-or-treating will be from 5pm to 8pm on Halloween Day. We will be giving out Halloween Door Hangers to hang on your door knob or door knocker if you will be handing out candy for our trick-or-treaters.
● Carry a flashlight with fresh batteries after dark and always trick or treat in groups, accompanied by an adult.
● Stay on the sidewalks and out of the streets. Remember to walk, don't run! Always watch for cars backing up or turning.
● Never accept rides from strangers.
● Don't eat any candy until it's inspected for tampering under bright lights.
● Avoid candy that has loose wrappings, is unwrapped, has puncture holes, or is homemade.
● And most importantly, HAVE FUN AND BE SAFE!
Here are some tips on how you can design a great pumpkin at home.
● No special tools are needed to get a great design. Pumpkin-carving toolkits available at local stores work great!
● Sketch several designs on paper before you carve, and be sure you consider the unique size and shape of your pumpkin in your drawing.
● Instead of trying to carve freehand, outline your design on the pumpkin using a wax pencil (available at craft stores) or an eyebrow pencil. This way any pencil marks can easily be wiped away when you're done.
● After carving is complete, add more character to your jack-o-lantern by accessorizing it with an old hat or a small trick-or-treat bag.
HAPPY CARVING!!!!
Please join us for our first Spring Cookout Party!!! The party will be held at the Clubhouse/Pool Area on 4/9/10 from 6pm - 9pm. We will provide the food and soft drinks - you are welcome to bring any beverage of your choice, however please do not bring any glass containers as they are not permitted in the pool area. We will be giving away prizes and rent giveaways, so don't miss out! If you have any questions you can contact us at (407) 396-8259.
If you have any questions or concerns you can e-mail us at integrameadows@contravest.com
LET'S KEEP INTEGRA MEADOWS LOOKING AS BEAUTIFUL AND CLEAN AS IT LOOKED WHEN WE FIRST OPENED!!!
We really appreciate everyone's help and cooperation regarding this matter!
If you're bored with your apartment but aren't going anywhere in a hurry, don't despair. There are plenty of ways to breathe new life into the old place and make you feel like you've just met for the first time.
Contact your current or local insurance agent for additional information regarding Renters Insurance today!
