Rembering Our Fallen Heroes on Memorial Day

On this Memorial Day, Let us remember all those men and women who have served and are serving in the Armed Forces.

In this great country we are very fortunate to live every day with great liberties and freedoms. The bravery of our Armed Forces makes this a reality for us all.

This March the Red Oak Reporter had an opportunity to visit the NH Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen, New Hampshire. This solemn and serene location is a magnificent final resting place for many of our fallen brothers and sisters.

As you enter the grounds, the sight of all the grave markers is humbling to say the least. On this cold March day as I walked the grounds, I came upon a lone woman who set up a chair near the grave of a loved one. She sat for a long time. I tried to imagine what was going through her mind.

There is one location in the cemetery with a gazebo for visitors to sit and reflect. A beautiful visitors center is also available with services to look up the grave site location of specific veterans.

The Veterans Cemetery has a section where many groups have assembled beautiful memorials to all branches of the Armed Forces and the support groups who provide help and service to them. The design of each memorial was unique and beautiful.

I would recommend a trip to this special place to give special thanks for all those who serve our country in the armed services and to offer thoughts for our continued liberty and peace.

Remember them on Memorial Day and every day!

Container Gardening on Your Patio

Are you craving homegrown vegetables? Feel like you can’t have a garden because you live in an apartment? Don’t worry; there are several options available to you in the Manchester area.
The first is to look into a community garden. There are currently three in Manchester. The first is in the inner city at the Pine St. Community Garden. This plot is overseen by the Way Home. A second choice is run by the International Institute and is located on the Grounds of Brookside Community Church in the north end of town. The third is also located in the North End on the Grounds of the Youth Development Center. This garden supplies the Food Bank with fresh produce.
If these options do not work out you can always try a container garden on your own patio or deck. There are a few reasons why this can be a great alternative. First there is nothing more convenient then stepping out on your own deck for a fresh tomato or a few herbs for a recipe, secondly most patios or decks are sun drenched and your plants will love this. Thirdly, container gardens allow you to control the soil so that you have a perfect mix of fertilizer. This rich mix ensures success and can save you time and money. A fourth reason for loving container gardens is that it takes a lot less water to keep them damp. Lastly, container gardens are easily accessible for children and mature gardeners.
Make sure you keep your container garden watered and feed your plants with the proper plant food or fertilizer. Before you know it; you will be enjoying fresh veggies that you grew yourself. Now is the perfect time to get started!

Cactus Jacks

My husband and I always go to Cactus Jack when getting friends together. Their food is amazing but their customer service is OUTSTANDING! We almost always start with an order of their home-made chips and salsa….yummy.

A few of our favorite entrees are:
Chicken EspinacaDeep-fried chicken tenderloins served over Mexican rice with a spicy Espinaca cheese sauce on the top. Sprinkled with fresh pico de gallo, black olives, scallions, and crisp tortilla thins.
Great American BurgerOur 1/2lb. burger topped with your choice of white American or cheddar cheese.
C.B.C. RollupChicken tenderloins breaded and deep-fried, rolled in a flour tortilla with lettuce, tomatoes, ranch spread, mayonnaise, smoked bacon, and cheddar cheese. Served with corral fries. Destined to be a CJ’s classic.

Not only are the entrees amazing but their Nestle Toll House Cookie Sunday is to die for! You can have the original size or the junior size depending on how much food you had for dinner.

I highly recommend Cactus Jacks to anyone looking for great food and even better customer service!

Looking for a great meal for not a lot of dough?? Last week my fiancée and I visited 900 Degrees Pizzeria on Dow Street in Manchester. The location is great as it is only a half block from downtown with private parking for patrons. It was by far the best pizza I have ever had with awesome service.

When we arrived the server asked us if we had been there before. This was our first time there so she actually sat down with us to explain the menu and go over our options and was very helpful.

We had the Bella Cosa pizza with a chocolate dessert pizza and it was to die for! Every pizza is wood fired and served on a stand for more room at your table which is very convenient.
The pricing is great especially for a high class atmosphere and the portions are large.

We enjoyed the outdoor deck and the great atmosphere. We will definitely be back again.

I would highly recommend this pizzeria for a date night for anyone!!! You can visit their website at http://www.900degrees.com/ for specials and a full menu.

Get Ready for Foursquare Day in Manchester: April 16, 2010.

Marketing firm Wedu has organized this great event and Red Oak is happy is participate.. Come in to tour any Red Oak Apartment on April 16th and you will get $100 off your first month's rent.

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Foursquare-Day-in-Manchester/114492118566422?v=info&ref=mf

Easter Egg Hunt at Red Oak's Woodland Commons Apartments!

Yesterday the children at Red Oak's Woodland Commons Apartments enjoyed a morning with the Easter Bunny! Searching for eggs, eating goodies and playing with friends were just some of the activities enjoyed by young and old. Our thanks to our great property managers, Frank and Jane for organizing this wonderful event. Easter Eggs for everyone...Now That's the Red Oak Life!

Announcing:

Manchester's Dancing with the Local Stars Event!!

Sat April 10, 2010

Mall of NH

Manchester, NH

1 to 3 pm

Ron Dupont, President of Red Oak Apartment Homes, will be one of the featured dancers at this special competition!

Ron will be dancing for the benefit of the American Red Cross.

Here you see Ron practicing with his teacher, Julia Wagner of Royal Palace Dance Studios!

We all wish Ron well.

Come down to cheer him on and vote for him on April 10th!!

Now...That's the Red Oak Life!