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Time is Right to Choose a New Stamford Rental Apartment

Posted On: Wednesday, May 9th, 2012

It seems everyone wants to get a jump on summer whether it means making plans for a summer vacation or looking for a new job job. Many times it also means finding a new home, too! Thankfully, the Stamford Apartment Company is ready to help with a broad lineup of Stamford apartments for rent. We can help you find a perfect new home among our three apartment communities in downtown Stamford.

Hoyt Bedford in fall, one of our amazing Stamford rental apartment options

Hoyt Bedford apartments, located at 98-140 Hoyt Street, are near downtown Stamford’s many attractions, I-95, Merritt Parkway and New York City. Hoyt Bedford is just a few blocks from UBS, RBS and GE corporate offices. These Georgian-style apartments complement Stamford’s beauty with brick pathways that wind throughout mature shade trees. The Hoyt Bedford apartments offer ceramic tiled kitchens, gleaming hardwood floors, access to an on-site fitness center and free off-street parking. (more…)

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Our Stamford Rental Apartments Residents Can Enjoy a Classic Car Show this Saturday

Posted On: Thursday, May 3rd, 2012

Stamford Museum and Nature Center Car Show

Residents of our Stamford apartments can enjoy the ninth annual classic car show this Saturday at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center

This Saturday, May 5 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Stamford Museum and Nature Center, there will be the ninth annual Model Ts to Mustangs Antique and Classic Car Show. Residents of our Stamford apartments for rent should check it out, as this year’s focus is on the Studebaker, a now-defunct automobile pioneer with amazing car designs. There will also be a wide variety of other classic vehicles from the turn of the century to 1979 on display. The event is free to museum members and is part of museum admission for non-members.

The focus this year is on the Studebaker, a brand which dates back to the 1800s when it built carriages and wagons. The first Studebaker automobile was an electric car in 1902. Shortly after, they began to release gas-powered vehicles. The car designs were extremely popular following the first World War, but competition proved costly. The company diversified away from automobiles with the last car being made in 1966.There will be nine Studebaker cars at the show on Saturday, including two 1953 Starlight Coupes, a one-off 1953 Starliner Convertible and a 1956 Studebaker Golden Hawk. (more…)

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Nutrition programs easy and convenient for residents of our Norwalk Apartments

Posted On: Wednesday, May 2nd, 2012

Morningside Gardens, our Norwalk apartments, have lots of ways to stay fit and healthy

Residents of our Morningside Gardens Norwalk apartments on Prospect Street have many options when it comes to staying healthy. Residents can drive over to Vets Park on the water to bike along the shore, can take a run through Calf Pasture Beach or can walk right across the street to Norwalk Hospital to enjoy a number of health and nutrition programs. Not only is the hospital ranked in the top five percent for clinical excellence, it is also a great resource for area residents for workshops, classes and information on getting and staying healthy.

For instance, you can check out Norwalk Hospital’s Transformations Weight Loss Classes if you want to know how to really lose weight and keep it off. The classes teach about choosing the right foods and the importance of physical activity for lasting weight loss. Transformations is hosted by Nutritional Lifestyle Specialist Barbara Schmidt and is an eight week program limited to 12 participants to make sure that attention is paid to each. There are day and evening sessions to fit busy schedules and new sessions begin every two months. The class is $180 and you can sign up by emailing nutrition@norwalkhealth.org. (more…)

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Norwalk Apartments are a Green Wonderland, Indoors and Out

Posted On: Monday, April 30th, 2012

Add houseplants to your Norwalk apartment for cleaner air and beautiful accessories.

All around Norwalk, one can see signs of spring in many of the well-tended parks. Here at the Morningside Gardens Norwalk apartments on Prospect Street, we’ve been hard at work with building maintenance, tree pruning, spreading new mulch and planting the flower beds. Very soon, residents and visitors will be able to see the lovely plantings in full bloom.

You don’t have to leave all that loveliness outdoors. You can grow some of your own greenery that will not only look lovely, but actually provide real health benefits to you and your family. According to a University of Agriculture in Norway study, indoor plants can reduce colds and related illnesses by more than 30 percent by increasing a home’s humidity levels and decreasing dust. Another benefit is that houseplants give off special compounds that cut down on the bacteria and spores that cause mold. The best mold stoppers are the peace lily, bamboo and spider plant. Each of these plants is conveniently low-maintenance and do well in the low light and humid environment of most bathrooms! (more…)

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Alive @ Five Concert Lineup Announcement sure to pleasure Stamford Apartment Rentals Residents

Posted On: Friday, April 27th, 2012

An artist's take on the average Alive @ Five evening of fun

Alive @ Five promises to be an excited series this year with a great lineup

Great news for residents of downtown Stamford! The lineup for the annual Alive @ Five Concert Series has just been released, and it’s full of great acts that residents of our Stamford apartments for rent will love to see. For newcomers to Stamford and prospective renters, Alive @ Five is an outdoor summer concert series with live music from national and regional headliners, which attracts after work crowds and families. Columbus Park in Downtown Stamford is the place to be during the summer for great music, great dancing and great times. The event takes place every Thursday night starting June 14 and running through August 9, 2012.

Upwards of 5,000-8,000 people regularly attend these open air concerts, and the opening and closing nights of the series have drawn peak crowds topping 14,000. The series has grown significantly in recent years, featuring more and more national headline acts. Stamford is proud that the series has become a staple of the regional music scene in Fairfield and Westchester counties. Past headliners have included Third Eye Blind, Lee DeWyze, MC Hammer, The B52s, Gin Blossoms, Soul Asylum, Boyz II Men, Smash Mouth, Don McLean, Blues Traveler and The Beach Boys to name a few!
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Stamford Rental Apartments residents can enjoy Cherry Blossom Festival May 5

Posted On: Thursday, April 26th, 2012

There will be all manner of fun at Mill River Park's Cherry Blossom Festival on May 5

On Saturday May 5, the Mill River Park in downtown Stamford will host a Cherry Blossom Festival from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. The day promises to be full of performances and activities for all of Stamford to enjoy. Residents of our Stamford rental apartment communities of Morgan Manor, Hoyt-Bedford and The Townhouse are just a few blocks away and can leave their cars at home while they partake of the celebration. It will also be a chance to come and view the progress of the new Mill River Park.

Already many of the gardens have been planted with nearly 20,000 bulbs. Construction on the rest of the Master Plan for the park calls for development of a 28-acre park on both sides of Mill River from Broad Street to Pulaski Street that will serve as an oasis in city life for Stamford residents and area employees. There will be a series of urban park spaces containing a playground, carousel, great lawn, skating rink and fountain, kayak launch, fishing piers, café, sculpture garden and a new cherry tree esplanade. (more…)

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More Fun than Ever around our Stamford Apartments for Rent

Posted On: Tuesday, April 24th, 2012

High walkability score for Stamford rental apartments

There are more great attractions within walking distance for our Stamford apartments for rent now than ever before

The Stamford Apartment Company has long had a reputation for good value with well-maintained properties, 24-7 on-site maintenance, convenient locations and affordable priced rentals. With our three downtown Stamford apartments for rent of The Townhouse, Morgan Manor and the Hoyt-Bedford apartments, we have something to offer for everyone at every price-point. Once you’ve found the perfect apartment, we’re still available to help you with all the details of setting up your new home.

Close to each of our properties, you’ll find all the businesses you’ll need such as drug stores and dry cleaners that deliver. There are also neighborhood markets where you can pick up milk, eggs and veggies without having to do a big shopping excursion. Coffee shops and cafes are plentiful and it is easy to get explore the community with movie theatres, pubs, restaurants and many houses of worship all within walking distance. (more…)

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Lots of Ways to Enjoy Earth Day Around our Norwalk apartments

Posted On: Friday, April 20th, 2012

Take part in local Earth Day facilities around our Norwalk Apartments

This weekend is Earth Day and residents of our Morningside Gardens Norwalk apartments won’t have to look far to find events and activities to celebrate and help sustain Mother Earth! The Maritime Aquarium in South Norwalk offers hands-on encounters with some truly exotic animals. Sunday, April 22, Animal Embassy will bring their interactive live animal experiences to the aquarium, for a “World Wildlife” event. Join an African bullfrog, a spectacled owl, a Burmese python, a poison dart frog and other amazing animals. This event is included with regular admission to the aquarium.

The Stepping Stones Museum for Children on Water Street in SONO has a live performance featuring Jeff Boyer and his “Attainable Sustainable Energy Show.” Experiments, visual effects, wind and solar power all figure into this “wild and wacky” science show. The kids will also enjoy Earth Day-themed crafts and activities. This wacky, action-packed science show will inspire excitement in renewable energy. “Eco-Man” uses gripping experiments and visual effects to transform wind and solar energy into usable green power. (more…)

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Our Stamford Rental Apartments are a short stroll from the Fairfield County Womens Expo

Posted On: Friday, April 13th, 2012

A picture of a woman shopping among the many vendors at last year's Fairfield County Women's Expo

Ahh, spring! Finally, the warmer weather has arrived and we start to feel the inclination to get outside and get moving. And arriving just in time to help motivate residents of our Stamford rental apartments is the Fairfield County Women’s Expo. Taking place once again at the Stamford Plaza Hotel & Conference Center on Summer Street, April 28 and 29, this event showcases hundreds of companies. You’ll find local businesses represented as well as national and inter-national businesses.

Walking through the aisles you’ll find everything from free wax treatments, health screenings and a farmers market to a job fair, beauty makeovers and even psychic readings. This is a great way to sample the newest in workout gear, get free cholesterol and glucose screening, a free mini facial or complimentary chair massage. There are also a great many prize contests. Every attendee will get a key to try and unlock a prize chest full of dozens of other prizes. You could even win a three night all-inclusive trip to Antigua! (more…)

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Ways for Branford apartment rental residents to enjoy April Blooms

Posted On: Monday, April 9th, 2012

Be on the lookout for the State Flower to be blooming soon!

As any resident of our Branford apartment rentals can tell you, the spring flower bloom season gains momentum once April arrives. If you are a fan of exploring the gorgeous blossoms all around Branford, there are many opportunities to learn more about the beautiful plants. One of our favorites is the aptly named Types of Flowers.org website, which has a handy image guide as well. This site is especially useful as it won’t be long before the area is decorated with the vibrant colors of its native flowers.

An interesting fact about the State of Connecticut is that we didn’t have an official state flower until 1907, when the Mountain Laurel was declared as one of our state symbols. We can look forward to seeing some Mountain Laurel blossoms soon, as they bloom during it is during mid-spring. The Mountain Laurel gives off an enjoyable fragrance and richness, and the white to purple color of the flowers are perhaps the most beautiful of shrubs native to America. (more…)

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