This document is a newsletter from the Bainbridge Community in Durham, NC. It provides information about upcoming events in February including Super Bowl, late rent fees, and Valentine's Day. It also advertises free breakfast for residents on February 16th and encourages residents to renew their leases. It includes tips about disability insurance, curing hiccups, creative Valentine's Day ideas, and the best savings advice.

1. February 2013
Bainbridge Community News
2800 Bainbridge Drive Durham, NC 27713 • 919.544.5795 • http://www.bainbridgeinthepark.com
Leasing Center Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am- 6pm Saturday: 10am-5pm
Highlights
Calendar
Feb 3. Super Bowl.
Feb 6. Rent is Late (5% of base rent)
Feb 14. Valentine's Day.
Feb 18. Filing for late rent ($177 + $30 per additional
occupant)
WE LOVE OUR RESIDENTS!
Let us show you our appreciation for our residents and
join us for free breakfast in the office!
When: Saturday, February 16, 2013
Where: Bainbridge Leasing Office
Time: 9:30-11am
Questions About Lease Renewal?
Money Tip
If you have questions about your lease renewal, renewal at least thirty days before your lease
Most people have life insurance, but fewer sign
such as the conditions of your lease, rental expires so that we know you plan to stay. And to
up for disability insurance. You are more likely all of you who renewed your lease with us
rates, or renewal options, please feel free to call
to become disabled during your working years or stop by the leasing office. We will be happy to recently, thank you! We are delighted to have
than you are to pass away. How much insurance answer any questions and respond to your you continue as residents of our community!
is enough? You should have enough to replace at concerns. It's important that you contact us for
least 65 percent of your salary in the event you
are disabled and are unable to work at all. Check
with your employer to see if you qualify for a The Mystery of Hiccups
plan offered through them. If not, you can
obtain this type of coverage privately. Believe it or not, hiccups are somewhat of a cure. There are, however, many home remedies.
mystery to the medical profession. Although Some involve stimulating the back of the throat,
many causes of hiccups are understood, such as like sipping ice water, swallowing sugar, or
Spread the L-O-V-E eating spicy foods or drinking too much, many sucking on a lemon. Others interrupt normal
Love living at Bainbridge in the park? cases are unexplained. Hiccups can also be a breathing, like holding your breath, breathing
Spread the love and tell a friend to recieve a symptom of a stroke or a tumor. But many times, into a paper bag, or reacting to sudden fright.
the cause is just “nothing.” Hiccups have been Eventually, most hiccups will subside.
$300 resident referral credit to your account.
studied for thousands of years, since the time of
Hippocrates. But as of yet, there is no known
*All offers subject to change.

2. Best Savings Advice Ever
Liven Up Your
Valentine’s Day
T ired of giving a card and some candy? There
are lots of creative ways to show your affection
for your loved one. Consider trying these ideas this
Valentine’s Day.
E veryone has gotten financial advice, solicited
or not, from someone in their life. Advice on
saving and investing money can vary, but in
distinguish between the two, you will end up
spending too much. Make a photo gift. It is easy and inexpensive to
have a photo put on a mug, t-shirt, key chain, or
good advice, there is always a common theme. Know the true cost. The true cost of many items even playing cards. Choose one of you two together,
Here are some simple tips that can make all the is not just on the price tag. Consider all the time enjoying each other.
difference in how you view saving money. and energy you need for maintenance, storage,
upkeep, and insurance on anything you buy. Make something by hand. Whether you make a
Always save a little. No matter how much money cake, knit a scarf, write a poem, or cook an entire
you make, always put something aside. Think of If you need more money, figure out how to make dinner, your loved one will appreciate the time you
it as paying yourself first, before any other bills more money. Scrimping and economizing are great put into your gift.
or other spending. ways to stretch your budget. But if you are finding
that you are not making ends meet and are not Enjoy the outdoors together. Taking a walk or hike
Know the difference between needs and wants. able to save any money, it is time to evaluate your together can be romantic and calming. It gives you
This is simply a way to learn to control your income. Often the fastest way out of debt and into and your honey a chance to connect and talk.
spending. If you are honest with yourself, you more savings is to generate more income. This can
will realize that much of your spending is want- mean anything from picking up an extra part-time Get some petals. Ask at your florist for some of the
based spending, not just on needs. If you can’t job to going back to school to earn your degree. petals they trim off of their roses. These petals are
usually fresh and lovely and are even sometimes
Sudoku and Word Game for Kids: Words in Words free. Use them to decorate your dinner table, bed, or
Word Games for Kids: Words in Words to float in a bathtub.
You can sometimes make words using the
letters in a larger word. For example, from the Get a photograph taken. Arrange to have a
word “tube” you can make “be,” “bet,” “but,”
professional photographer take pictures of you
and “tub.” Now onto a harder one: how many
words can you make from the word “February?” together. Not only is this an enjoyable activity, but
(Hint: we found 42.) you will also create a lasting memory.
Answers
rub, ruby, rue, yea, year.
ear, era, err, far, fare, fear, ferry, fray, fry, fryer, fur, furry, fury, rare, ray, rear, rebury, ref, refry,
Are, aye, bar, bare, barf, bay, be, bear, beau, berry, bra, bray, burr, bury, buy, buyer, by, bye,