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Monthly Updates & Upcoming Events (January)

MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS: Happy New Year from Colonie Apartments! There's a lot to see and do during the month of January. While the activities below are meant to be enjoyed with friends and family, we remind you to practice social distancing and stay safe! WINTER WONDERLAND WATERFALLS: Hiking during the winter creates an amazing sense of peace! The trails are much calmer plus waterfalls are likely to be frozen and resemble a piece of glass art! There are many opportunities to see nearby frozen waterfalls at Chestnut Ridge Eternal Flame, Glen Falls, Akron Falls, and of course, Niagara Falls. Don't forget to wear your snowshoes and enjoy the parks on snowfall days! BECOME AN ESKIMO IN AN IGLOO: Now more than ever, igloos are in huge demand to keep up with social distancing guidelines and keep warm during the cooler months. Tappo has always been number one for igloos, bringing the concept to Buffalo a few years ago. In addition to Tappo, you can also find igloos at Deep South Taco . It's a great way to grab a bite, stay warm, and take in the beauty of Buffalo’s winter. HOLIDAY HOURS: In observance of the New Year, our office will be closed on Friday, January 1st. We will resume normal business hours on Monday, January 4th. CONNECT WITH US! Follow @ColonieApartments on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with the latest updates and upcoming events. DINE AT HOME WITH LOCAL FAVORITES: Uncomfortable dining inside? Grab your meal and cook at home while supporting local businesses in Buffalo! Spend your day exploring local shops and grab quality ingredients like: Farm fresh eggs and a jar of ghee from the Farm Shop Breakfast sausage or double-smoked thick-cut bacon from Spars English muffins from Dash’s Bubbly from Winkler and Samuels Fresh pressed OJ from Squeezed Bloody mary mix from Barrel and Brine Vodka from Tommyrotter The list goes on and on! Get cooking for the holidays and make yourself a delicious homemade meal with ingredients from Buffalo's finest local businesses. RENT REMINDER: Rent is due on the 1st of the month. Payments received after the 2nd are subject to late fees. To pay your rent online, please visit the Resident Portal. If you have any questions or concerns please email our Accounts Manager at [email protected] or 716-748-8701. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: Early bird gets the worm! Pay your rent on or before Friday, Jan 22nd and you'll be automatically entered to win $300 off your rent for the month of March 2021. One winner will be chosen on Friday, Jan 29th. All pre-paid and pay-in-full residents are automatically entered! SPECIAL OFFERS: Refer a friend to live in our community and receive a $200 rent credit after they move-in! Contact our office for additional information.

Monthly Updates & Upcoming Events (December)

Monthly Highlights: Ho Ho Ho! The holidays are here and they're full of festivities and cheer! Explore all the wonderful things to see and do in Buffalo during the month of December. While the activities below are meant to be enjoyed with friends and family, we remind you to practice social distancing and keep safe! Adopt a Family This Holiday Season 'Tis the season for giving! Celebrate the holidays by giving back to those in need. Join us by making a contribution to the Response to Love Center. Visit their website to download a list of items in need for the Adopt a Family Campaign . Each day in December place one of the items in a box, then bring your donations the week of December 14th between 8 am and 2 pm (Monday to Thursday) or, after January 4th. Donations can be dropped off at 130 Kosciuszko St., Buffalo, New York 14212. Gardens After Dark at the Botanical Gardens Experience the holiday magic at the Botanical Gardens! Gardens After Dark starts Dec 2nd and runs through Dec 30th on select days from 5:00 pm until 8:30 pm. See the tropical Botanical Gardens in a new light, explore the railway exhibit, poinsettia collection, and decorative trees which are a spectacular sight after dark. Rent Reminder: Rent is due on the 1st of the month. Payments received after the 2nd are subject to late fees. To pay your rent online, please visit the Resident Portal. If you have any questions or concerns please email our Accounts Manager at [email protected] or 716-748-8701. Special Offers: Refer a friend to live in our community and receive a $200 rent credit after they move-in! Contact our office for additional information. Holiday Hours: In observance of the Christmas holiday, our office will be open from 11 am to 3 pm on Thursday, December 24th. We will be closed on Friday, December 25th. The office will have limited hours on Friday, Dec 31st, and will remain open from 11 am to 3 pm. Connect With Us! Follow @ColonieApartments on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with the latest updates and upcoming events.

Monthly Updates & Upcoming Events (November)

MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS: There's a lot to see and do in November! While the activities below are meant to be enjoyed with friends and family, we strongly recommend you practice social distancing and remember to stay safe! Thursday, November 26 Thanksgiving Day We wish you a delightful and Happy Thanksgiving from our entire team at Colonie Apartments. Saturday, November 28 Small Business Saturday Join us in supporting small businesses this November! Small Business Saturday is an annual celebration that highlights locally owned businesses and encourages consumers to shop locally. Tag us and your favorite businesses on Facebook or Instagram @ColonieApartments and we'll feature them on our page! Saturday, November 28 Zoo Lights at the Buffalo Zoo Welcome to a new holiday tradition - Zoo Lights at the Buffalo Zoo! Experience Buffalo Zoo after hours and witness dazzling light displays, holiday music, live performances, warm winter treats, and a visit with Santa Claus! FOOD TRUCK EXTRAVAGENZA: We hope to continue our food truck events in November if the weather permits. More details will be announced! Please continue to check your email for updates. RENT REMINDER: Rent is due on the 1st of the month. Payments received after the 2nd are subject to late fees. To pay your rent online, please visit the Resident Portal. If you have any questions or concerns please email our Accounts Manager at [email protected] or 716-748-8701. SPECIAL OFFERS: Refer a friend to live in our community and receive a $200 rent credit after they move-in! Contact our office for additional information. HOLIDAY HOURS: In observance of Thanksgiving, the office will be closed on Thursday, November 26th. We will have limited hours on Friday, November 27th, and will be open from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm. VIE INSPIRED: Buffalo City Missions 2020 Thanksgiving Campaign Support our neighbors in need. For just $1.98, we can fight hunger in our local community. No one should be left out of the Thanksgiving festivities. Your donation will help make room at the table for our neighbors so they can enjoy a delicious turkey dinner. CONNECT WITH US: Follow @ColonieApartments on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with the latest updates and upcoming events.

Monthly Updates & Upcoming Events (October)

MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS There's a lot to see and do in October! While the activities below are meant to be enjoyed with friends and family, we strongly recommend you practice social distancing and remember to stay safe! Saturday, October 10 - Monday, October 12 The Great Pumpkin Farm Enjoy your weekend at The Great Pumpkin Farm where you will have all your... Saturday, October 31 Celebrate Halloween at the Buffalo Zoo Gather your little ghosts and goblins and celebrate Halloween at the Buffalo Zoo! This safe and spooktacular day features trick-or-treat candy stations, a one-day photo pass, complimentary carousel rides, and Zoo admission. Purchase your tickets for this frightfully fun, safe, and socially-distanced event designed for the whole family! Hearts Harvest Food Pantry Hearts Harvest Food Pantry is accepting donations to help with the building and completion of their new community outreach center, a campus for Hearts for the Homeless. Visit HeartsForTheHomeless.org to learn more about the program and find out how you can contribute. RENT REMINDER Rent is due on the 1st of the month. Payments received after the 2nd are subject to late fees. To pay your rent online, please visit the Resident Portal. If you have any questions or concerns, please email our Accounts Manager at [email protected] or 716-748-8701. SPECIAL OFFERS Refer a friend to live in our community and receive a $200 rent credit after they move-in! Contact our office for additional information. FOOD TRUCK EXTRAVAGANZA Wednesday, October 7 & 28 Cheesy Chick Food Truck 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Thursday, October 15 J+L BBQ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm **Dates/Times above are subject to change** CONNECT WITH US Follow @ColonieApartments on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with the latest updates and upcoming events.

Monthly Updates & Upcoming Events (September)

Monthly Highlights: There's a lot to see and do in September! While the activities below are meant to be enjoyed with friends and family, we strongly recommend you practice social distancing and remember to stay safe! Buffalo Video Speed Dating: Every Friday Buffalo Video Speed Dating is a great way to make new connections and meet your neighbors! It doesn't matter whether you're recently single, new in town, or have been single for a while. To attend the event, download the app on your smartphone. Oktoberfest: Saturday, September 12th Thin Man Brewery & Tappo Pizza are continuing the annual tradition this year on Chandler Street! Oktoberfest will be held in the Courtyard in Chandlerville with socially distanced tables for a safe and fun experience. Rent Reminder: Rent is due on the 1st of the month. Payments received after the 2nd are subject to late fees. To pay your rent online, please visit the Resident Portal. If you have any questions or concerns please email our Accounts Manager at [email protected] or 716-748-8701. Special Offers: Refer a friend to live in our community and receive a $200 rent credit after they move-in! Contact our office for additional information. Maintenance Tips: If you have a maintenance request or need to enter a work order, please visit the Resident Portal. You will find helpful information and a Work Order Request Form in the Maintenance section. Food Truck Extravaganza: Thursday, September 10th J+L BBQ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm Thursday, September 17th Cheesy Chick Food Truck 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Thursday, September 24th Falafel Bar Food Truck 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm **Dates/Times above are subject to change** Connect With Us! Follow @ColonieApartments on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with the latest updates and upcoming events.

Monthly Updates & Upcoming Events (August)

MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS: How about taking a day trip in upstate NY? Here are a few ideas. While the activities suggested below are meant to be spent with friends and family, we strongly recommend you keep social distancing measures in mind and remember to #staysafe! Niagara Falls Cross this one off your bucket list : A trip to see one of the natural wonders of the world. Board the Maid of the Mist boat tour to get within soaking distance of Horseshoe Falls; for an even wetter experience, take the Cave of the Winds tour, where a poncho is required for the Hurricane Deck that brings visitors beneath Bridal Veil Falls. End your day with fireworks , which go off at 10 pm. every Sunday, Wednesday, and Friday from May 1 to Oct 31. Animal Adventure Park Spend the day with Upstate New York's most famous giraffe, April, and her new offspring. The private zoo in Harpursville opens for the season on May 13, with daily hours from 10 am to 5 pm. Admission is cash-only (with an ATM on site), and visitors can purchase food for various animal encounters (carrots for the camels and giraffes are $3, grapes for the monkeys and lemurs are $2). The park's other inhabitants include zebras, black bears, buffalo, pot-bellied pigs and hedgehogs, a mountain lion and Tibetan yak. The park is about a 15-minute drive from Binghamton; grab lunch at the Main Street Grill and Bakery in nearby Afton, designed to mimic the pace and menus of eateries in New York City. Buffalo and Erie County Botanical Gardens Built in 1900, the nearly 12-acre conservatory and surrounding formal gardens offers visitors a chance to experience the flora of the Florida Everglades, the Panama cloud forest, the American desert and the Asian rainforest. The centerpiece is the glass conservatory, modeled after the famous Crystal Palace in England. Be sure to visit the Palm Dome, a 67-foot-tall room filled with palms and tropical fruit trees. A new exhibit highlights aquatic gardens and the Asian rainforest, with a peaceful pond (and a family of koi fish), waterfall, moon gate and collection of orchids and bonsai. Kids will love the Wegmans Family Garden, where they can plant seeds, build sand castles, water the garden and take part in other activities. The outdoor gardens include a Peace Garden and Healing Garden. RENT REMINDER: Rent is due on the 1st of the month. Payments received after the 2nd are subject to late fees. To pay your rent online, please visit the Resident Portal. If you have any questions or concerns please email our Accounts Manager at [email protected] or 716-748-8701. SPECIAL OFFERS: Refer a friend to live in our community and receive a $200 rent credit after they move-in! Contact our office for additional information. FOOD TRUCK EXTRAVAGANZA: August 5th WAKE-UP WEDNESDAYS The Bean Bastard Coffee Truck 8:30 am - 12:30 pm August 13th J+L BBQ 4:30 pm - 6:30 pm August 20th Cheesy Chick Food Truck 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm August 27th Falafel Bar Food Truck Mediterranean and Middle Eastern Food 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm **Dates/Times above are subject to change** CONNECT WITH US: Follow @ColonieApartments on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with the latest updates and upcoming events.