MusicFest Success!

 Residents of Mallard Run Apartments and the surrounding Lower Allen township community enjoyed the sounds and sights at Better Tomorrows Summer MusicFest held Friday, July 25, 2014.

Local musicians performed during the event, attendees enjoyed tastebud-tempting savory and sweet summer treats, soft pretzels, and baked goods, too!  MusicFest raised $313 and will support the case management and social programming provided to the residents of Mallard Run Apartments by Better Tomorrows, a national non-profit social service organization serving 40,000 residents in 120 affordable housing communities.

Check out the pictures below!

Join us at Better Tomorrows Summer MusicFest!

More Ladore Lodge Moments

As this is being posted, there are sounds of "campers" packing, luggage carts rolling down the halls, voices calling out to be sure everyone is preparing for the ride home today.  It's been a great week of sunrises, storms, sunshine, swimming, birds, biking, boating, swinging, walking, communion with nature, creativity, and so much more!

Making Memories at Ladore Lodge

Residents of Mallard Run Apartments are having a wonderful time at the Salvation Army's Ladore Lodge and Conference Center located in Wayne County, town of Waymart, Pennsylvania.  Reconnecting with nature, making new friends, and engaging in a variety of physical, cultural, and recreational activities recharges internal motivation and reduces daily stress, too!

MusicFest Silent Auction Items Are Arriving!

The Silent Auction that will be held in conjunction with the Better Tomorrows MusicFest is starting to take shape and currently auction items include:

• Two (2) oil changes and t-shirts courtesy of LB Smith Ford
• $50 Omaha Steak gift card courtesy of the Danella's
• Two $5 Dunkin Donuts Gift Cards courtesy of  D&W
• 12"x12" Initials, Inc. Storage Cube with Movie Night treats courtesy of Barb Willow
• Longaberger ceramic pie baking dish with blue accent courtesy of Woods Family
• One 6-pack of men's work socks courtesy of anonymous donor
• Seasalt Coconut scented 18-ounce jar candle courtesy of C. Peters
• Candy Kitchen 3-box Taffy & Mint tower courtesy of Woods family
• Assorted Soap & Handwash courtesy of S. Danella
• Summer Cooler with Senators jersey, coffee mug, & lollies courtesy of Metro Bank
• Exercise Ball courtesy of Danella Family
• 24-ounce Avon Skin-So-Soft bath oil courtesy of anonymous donor
• 4' inflatable snowman courtesy of anonymous donor
• Twin-size rose and cream crocheted afghan courtesy of Sylvia Horn
• Regal Cinema gift card courtesy of Danella family
• Walmart gift card courtesy of Valerie Woods

Would you like to support Better Tomorrows case management and social programming by making an item donation to the Silent Auction?  See your Service Coordinator for more information!

Save the Date! Friday, July 25, 2014

We are pleased to announce the Better Tomorrows Summer MusicFest!

Friday, July 25, 2014, from 3:00-5:00 PM, there will be two hours of live local music sets on the Mallard Run patio! In addition to live music performances, there will be a silent auction raffle and a variety of refreshments sold to benefit the social services programming at Mallard Run Apartments!

Better Tomorrows is a National non-profit social service organization,

providing social programming and case management services to 40,000 individuals across 121 communities 

Facebook for Seniors at Mallard Run Apartments

Phyllis W. works with volunteer, Kyra V., in the computer lab learning the basics of Facebook.  Way to go Phyllis!

Dough + Sauce + Cheese + Volunteers = Successful Pizza Luncheon

20 people enjoyed pizza and stromboli at our Free Pop-Up Pizza Luncheon on Friday, March 21!

With so much pizza crust mix left over from a food bank distribution, we had to do something creative with that resource and not let it go to waste.  Thank you to our volunteers who set tables, mixed sauce, assembled stromboli, served residents, washed dishes, and cleaned up after the event.

Without friendly volunteers, we would not have successful events!  Thank you Mallard Run volunteers!

BREAD, EGGS, AND MILK ALERT FOR 17011 AREA - Monday, March 3, 2014

AARP TAX ASSISTANCE

Tax season is upon is now and AARP Tax volunteers will be helping Mallard Run Residents on the following Tuesdays in March from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM:

• March 4
• March 18
• March 25

A signup sheet is posted on the first floor community bulletin board to the left of the mail room.  Please sign for the date which is most convenient to you.
It is also very important for residents to have their personal financial records ready and available for the tax volunteer.  The Pennsylvania Rent Rebate form (PA-1000) requires a form to be completed by the landlord.  Residents must turn the blank form in to the Rental Office to have the form completed.  Before you attend your appointment for tax assistance, please have the completed landlord affidavit form in your possession.  The tax assistant can not help you complete the remainder of the application without the information from the completed Landlord Affidavit form.

It's Finally Valentine's Day and We Are Celebrating!

Today 38 residents have committed to attending the Valentine luncheon which will feature chili, potato soup, and beef vegetable soup, bologna and cheese sandwiches, applesauce, and bread pudding for dessert!  A special treat of buckeyes and a variety of cake slices, are available too!

The afternoon will be filled with fun trivia and other guessing games.  We are looking forward to posting pictures of this fun event which has come together through the efforts of 27 volunteers!  Volunteers are truly the heart of every event that takes place at Mallard Run Apartments!

Winter Weather Procedures

Snow removal will begin at the site when the storm ends or the following morning.  If a storm ends at 5:00 PM, staff will begin snow removal in the morning.  We do not want anyone to slip and fall. If you are aware of our policy, it should help you to determine if the time is right to go out.

Our property is large and we cannot get every area done at one time.  Someone will be first and someone will be last.  Please be patient with us during winter weather events and snow removal.  It is physically hard on the staff to clear the entire property and make it safe.   Your patience is very much appreciated.

Our staff cannot clean off or move your car.  Please do not ask them to do this.  We ask that you do not start moving around until we have the opportunity to clear and treat the walks and streets.

What a Fresh Express Distribution Today!

Residents registered for the Fresh Express program received: pears, apples, spring mix, farmer fresh salad, carrots, watermelon, bread, bakery sweets, chia bbq snacks, peanut butter soft baked oatmeal squares, chipotle fajita sauce, chocolate chip granola bars, brisk iced tea, gatorade, honey mustard pretzel pieces, fresh lasagna sheets, fresh mushroom ravioli, and veggie ranch tortilla chips!  Now that's a food program worth talking about!

Please contact Cumberland County Transportation Department for all your transportation needs:

1-800-315-2546