BELMONT PARK BRIDGE NEWSLETTER JULY-AUGUST 2023
We hope this newsletter finds you well and enjoying your Belmont at Park Bridge summer. We have some exciting events and updates to share with you for the upcoming weeks. Mark your calendars and get ready for a fantastic time with your neighbors! Popsicle Fridays! Beat the summer heat and cool down with a frozen treat! Join your Belmont Park Bridge team, Kennedy, Thaddeus, Carla, and Sonya, as we continue to enjoy the summer with Popsicles in the leasing office each Friday in July. (14th, 21st, & 28th) Donuts on Us Are you craving something sweet and indulgent? We’ve got you covered! Visit the leasing office and enjoy some mouthwatering donuts on Friday, July 28 from 9-11 AM for a delightful treat to start your day! While noshing on yummy donuts, take a moment to enter to win our “Guess the Eraser” contest for an opportunity to win a backpack filled to the brim with school supplies! All you have to do is visit the leasing office, guess the number of erasers in the jar, and leave your name with your guess with one of us! The resident with the guess closest to the actual number wins! Contest starts: July 28 Contest ends: August 4 @ noon Don’t forget, School Starts Monday, August 7. Breakfast on the Go We know mornings can be hectic, especially when getting ready for school or work. That’s why we’ll be rolling out a special surprise in the coming weeks. Keep an eye out for a “Breakfast on the Go” event, where we’ll provide quick and convenient breakfast options to help you start your day hassle-free. Stay tuned for more information on the date and location. As always, if you have any questions or need assistance, please don’t hesitate to contact our friendly leasing office staff. We’re here to make your living experience at Belmont at Park Bridge exceptional. Call us! 770-762-2644 P.S. (Don’t forget—for a limited time–we are offering a $250 Resident Referral Bonus when you refer friends and family to Belmont!) Best Regards, The Belmont Park Bridge Management Team
CELEBRATE THE 4TH OF JULY ALL SUMMER LONG AT BELMONT PARK BRIDGE—AND OUT & ABOUT IN ALPHARETTA, GEORGIA!
Celebrate summer poolside at Belmont Park Bridge—and out and about in Alpharetta, Georgia, where there’s always something fun to do! Lounge In Luxury Our upscale apartment community’s resort-style saltwater pool is one of the coolest things about living here (no pun intended, LOL!). Lounge in luxury while snacking on some fresh fruit you picked up at the Downtown Alpharetta Farmers Market and sipping on “the” cocktail of summer 2023, a Hugo Spritz. The refreshing drink is named after a boutique hotel in Florence, Italy, where it’s often used to welcome travelers when they arrive after a long day of hiking. With elderflower liqueur, usually St. Germain, as its signature, it’s an alternative to the more-common Aperol Spritz, which has its roots in nearby Padua. (You can pick up what you need for the recipe at Total Wine & More in Alpharetta’s North Point Market Center.) RECIPE FOR THE HUGO SPRITZ Ingredients Elderflower Liqueur (St. Germain) Sparkling Wine (Prosecco or Cava) Sparkling Water (or Club Soda) Mint (Leaves) Lime (Slices Directions To make one Hugo Spritz, start with a wine glass half full of ice. Pour in 1/2 ounce of elderflower liqueur. Top with 4 ounces of the sparkling wine, then finish with 1 ounce of sparkling water. Gently stir to combine. Taste a sip; add more sparkling water or wine to as desired. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lime slices. Avalon Nights Live One way to enjoy yourself in town is to take advantage live music in the Plaza every Friday from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Avalon Nights Live! Bring your tailgate chairs and blankets—and your family and friends so you can dance the night away! An event bar operates out of the back of Avalon’s Concierge; no coolers are permitted. Home By Dark And once again the beloved Home by Dark at Brooke Street Park Concert Series has returned to delight Belmont Park Bridge music lovers old and young. Plan to bring a blanket and picnic to enjoy a night of stories, songs, and inspiration you’ll never forget. Take Me Out To the Ballgame If you want to venture just a little farther afield, plan a drive down into the city to catch hometown homerun heroes the Atlanta Braves at play at Truist Park. Peanuts, Cracker Jack, draft beer, and a hotdog and some popcorn will make your outing complete!
OUSTANDING CHARACTER, EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE–OCEE IS THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL FOR BELMONT AT PARK BRIDGE FAMILIES
One of the things that makes living at Belmont at Park Bridge great is its proximity to excellent schools, including Ocee Elementary School, an easy five-minute drive at just a little over a mile away. And families don’t have to make that drive every day if they don’t want to! Instead, most choose to take advantage of the bus service offered by the Fulton County Schools Transportation Department. Drivers are trained to operate safe, clean, and well-maintained school buses. Their mission is to deliver students safely to school on time and in a frame of mind ready to learn. Students are delivered to school under the dry bus awning, early enough to participate in the breakfast program, and will never be counted tardy regardless of arrival time! Rated in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia by Public School Review, Ocee places an emphasis on clear and concise expectations for students, which helps foster a fun yet focused learning environment. From hands-on science experiments to interactive math and reading exercises that incorporate current real-life examples—like learning to use a debit card—the teachers at Ocee are always looking for unique ways to engage their students. “Ocee Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Georgia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2020-21 school year.” —Public School Review Ocee is an A-rated school on Niche in all categories—academics, diversity, and teachers. And with class sizes at an average 14:1 student to teacher ratio, the teachers are able to get to know the kids in their classes for the unique individuals they are. “Be Respectful, Be Responsible, Be A Problem Solver” –The Ocee Way This is a school that understands parent participation in a child’s education is paramount, which is why it offers Ocee Parent Universities, lecture-style sessions hosted once a month that discuss topics relevant to parenting an engaged student. “Building Literacy Skills at Home” and “Supporting Your Virtual Learner” are just two examples. It also offers students and their families support with after-school programs like tutoring and YMCA, as well as a wide variety of vendor-provided activities: Art Discover Science Debate Chess Kids Yoga Ocee student groups include Chorus (fourth- and fifth-grade), Reading Bowl, and Reading Academy. The team at Belmont at Park Bridge knows that families considering where to live also want to review primary source data about the school their children will attend, which is why we want to make it easy for everyone to find the Georgia Schools Grade Report on Ocee, issued by the Governor’s Office of Student Achievement. The last one issued was for 2019; the state notes that for school years 2020 and 2021, various pandemic-related issues resulted in a lack of data for most metrics, which meant no grades were issued. We would love for you and your littles to call Belmont at Park Bridge home—and become proud Ocee Otters! We get so much enjoyment out of greeting the kids and hearing about their days when they get off the school bus, especially when we are having one of our ice cream socials for them. Call us at 770-762-2644 or email belmont@arlingtonproperties.net to schedule your tour and see for yourself everything our pet-friendly upscale apartment home community has to offer!
Looking for a New 1 Bedroom Apartment in the Heart of Alpharetta?
How about an apartment community with amenities like a brand-new fitness center, indoor racquetball court, resort-style pool with sun deck, two lighted tennis courts, and beautifully landscaped walkable spaces? Welcome to Belmont at Park Bridge, located at 150 Rockberry Lane, in the prestigious 30005 zip code, and our much sought-after 1-bedroom apartment home favorite, The Derby. Choosing The Derby floor plan offers residents reimagined living in a jewel of an apartment, a spacious open floor plan, ample closet space, and a private patio or balcony with outside storage. Add a wood-burning fireplace, gourmet kitchen with gas range, silver mist or black appliances, and a serving bar and dining room ideal for entertaining—and you have to ask–what more could you want? (High-speed Internet? We have that too!) There is one more thing—location, location, location. Located at the center of North Fulton’s prestigious business corridor, near John’s Creek, Avalon, and the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Belmont at Park Bridge offers the convenience you desire and the value you love–all at one location. There is one more thing—location, location, location. Located at the center of North Fulton County, Belmont Park Bridge enjoys it highly-rated and celebrated school system. In the heart of Alpharetta’s prestigious business corridor, near John’s Creek, Avalon, and the Ameris Bank Amphitheatre, Belmont at Park Bridge offers the convenience you desire and the value you love–all at one location.
It’s Almost Valentine’s Day — and Belmont at Park Bridge is Feelin’ the Love!
It’s almost Valentine’s Day, and the Idea Specialists™ at Belmont at Park Bridge—the premier name for affordable luxury apartments in Alpharetta, Georgia—are feelin’ the love! Whether you’re planning on celebrating solo, stepping out with your sweetheart, or picking out just the right gift for your pet, they’re here to help with links and tips, dates and times. The Languages Of Love One thing to keep in mind when planning on how to mark this February 14th romantic holiday is what “language” the person you care about speaks when it comes to the way want to be shown love. Pastor and counselor Gary Chapman first created this concept and wrote about it in The 5 Love Languages, which goes into details. The languages are: No. 1: Words of affirmation No. 2: Acts of service No. 3: Gifts No. 4: Quality time No: 5: Physical touch The Belmont at Park Bridge Idea Specialists™ found a great about love languages here: IDEAS.TED.COM Best Picks For Him & Her Maybe you’re already fluent in your partner’s language and know that they like the combo of presents with your presence. USA Today has compiled a 2023 Gift Guide with best picks for him and her and options running the gamut from personalized boxer shorts to wildly fun bath bombs. Looking for something a little more practical? Roost knows what works in gourmet apartment kitchens, and shares the skinny in 9 Space-Saving Kitchen Gadgets For Every Apartment. Why not go ahead and get yourself a Valentine’s Day gift, too? The Idea Specialists™ swear by the Instant Pot Duo Mini 7-in-1. Puppy Love Belmont at Park Bridge is extremely pet-friendly, allowing residents to have up to two fur-babies per apartment and featuring pet stations throughout the community. So of course the Idea Specialists™ were delighted with this fun find at 1800-Flowers for your Fido—a squeaky plush toy bottle of “champawgne” and accompanying flute. For your feline bestie, they found a “purrrfect” catnip-laced pounce toy at nearby Hollywood Feed on McGinnis Ferry Road. An Evening Out If you want to enjoy an evening out, Alpharetta offers options! You can get together with your girlfriends for champagne flight specials and $5 sweetheart shots at Hobnob Neighborhood Tavern at Halcyon’s Galentine’s Party Saturday, February 11, 2023; the DJ will start at 8 p.m. Then, Hobnob will feature a Valentine’s Trivia competition Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at 7:30 p.m., complete with bonus prizes for couples. Publix Aprons® Cooking School at Alpharetta Commons is giving you two chances to participate in their Valentine’s Day Wine and Dine experience; Monday and Tuesday February 13 and February 14, 2023, both from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The demonstration class menu will include chorizo-stuffed calamari tubes, pan-roasted Porterhouse, chocolate ancho pot de crème, and, of course, wines to sample. For upscale restaurant ambiance, look no farther than Secreto Southern Kitchen & Bar on Winward Parkway, with its special three-course Valentine’s Day holiday menu, $75 per person. Starters include lamb lollipops and Oyster Rockerfeller; there’s pan-seared black cod with crawfish risotto as a main option; and it could prove quite difficult to choose when it comes to dessert, with red velvet brownie, warm buttermilk-glazed carrot cake, and tuxedo chocolate mousse cake all listed. 💕💕 ‘Belmonte’ at Park Bridge 💕💕 Did you know that Belmont comes from Belmonte? That’s “beautiful mountain” in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian, and it’s been used as a proper name throughout the centuries to refer to a certain sort of inhabited terrain. And on that note, the Idea Specialists™ will say ciao!
Cuddle Up & Get Cozy in Your Belmont at Park Bridge Home
There’s no better time than the first month of the year with its cold and wet weather to cuddle up and get cozy in your Belmont at Park Bridge apartment home. And it’s also a great time to take advantage of traditional January white sales to score some fur-friendly linens for your luxurious bedrooms! Pet-Friendly Bedding The Alpharetta, Georgia, pet-loving community’s Idea Specialists™ are here with some guidance on dog-friendly (and cat-friendly!) bedding, but first, a little bit of historical trivia: A fellow by the name of John Wanamaker—of Philadelphia department store and U.S. Postmaster General fame—came up with the idea of selling bed linens at a discount during the slow sales month of the year way back in 1878. Sheets and such were available only in white then, thus the name “white sale.” Now of course you can get a luxe duvet cover in every color of the rainbow, with high thread count sheets to match. And that count is important, because a higher one means a tighter weave in the fabric, which translates into a lot less pet hair becoming embedded in the fabric! The Belmont at Park Bridge Idea Specialists™ love the feel and durability of Chateau Home Collection Egyptian cotton sateen weave sheets, which come in solids and stripes. They also love Rover, which has great reviews on other options. Cocktails & Mocktails By The Fire Talk about cozy: The perfect place to relax and enjoy a cocktail is in front of your modern apartment’s wood-burning fireplace, whether you’re enjoying time alone or sharing your space with your favorite human. Not sure what to sip on a cold Saturday evening? Not to worry! The Idea Specialists™ found 40 easy to prepare recipes at Liquor Laboratory. If none of those tickle your tastebuds, then craft a concoction of your own by following this simple three-part formula: Start with a primary spirit. Add an element of balance, something to contradict the core’s flavor and give your drink more depth. Finished with a dash of seasoning to enhance the core. The Idea Specialists™ also found this fun article on mocktails, which are perfect if you’re participating in “Dry January,” which began in 2012 as an initiative by Alcohol Change UK, a British charity, to “ditch the hangover, reduce the waistline and save some serious money by giving up alcohol for 31 days.” Comfort Food Cooking in your well-appointed kitchen is another great way to spend a winter’s evening. The Belmont at Park Bridge Idea Specialists™ found “23 Winter Comfort Food Recipes That Are Cozier Than A Fluffy Blanket” over at PureWow and can’t wait to work their way through the list, starting with Skillet Gnocchi with Sausage and Broccoli Rabe. Yum!
