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The Residences August 2010 Newsletter
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Happy August! From the Staff at The Residences Providence!
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Inside this issue:
August 10th Event
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What’s hot this August
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Floor plan of the Month
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Ask the Manager
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Concierge Spotlight
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THE RESIDENCES PROVIDENCE 32ND PENTHOUSE FLOOR OVERLOOKING ALL OF PROVIDENCE TUESDAY EVENING, AUGUST 10TH 6:00PM – 8:00PM FEATURING FLEMING’S PRIME STEAKHOUSE & WINE BAR HEMENWAY’S SEAFOOD GRILL AND OYSTER BAR POT AU FEU SIENA TRINITY REPERTORY COMPANY PROVIDENCE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
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What’s Hot this August Newport Summer Comedy Series -- Newport, RI Now through August 17, 2010. Gary Gulman, HBO's Tourgasm, Last Comic Standing, NESN's Comedy All-Stars, Tonight Show, on August 16. Craig Shoemaker,"The Lovesmaster," on August 17. Location: Newport Yachting Center, 4 Commercial Wharf. Time: 7:30 p.m. Tickets on sale at www.newportcomedy.com; Newport Yachting Center Box Office; Ticketmaster Outlets. Series . Information: 401-331-2211.
A Taste of Provence Sunset Cruise Aboard the Sea Princess -- Wickford, RI
August 3, 2010
The Sea Princess and the Audubon Society of Rhode Island are hosting foodie cruises on Narragansett Bay. Wickford’s finest chefs have created a sampler of breads, cheeses, and salads to conjure the flavors of France. Tours are two hours long. Dress for the weather. Registration required. Location: Departs from Wickford Town Wharf, Main Street. Time: 7-9 p.m. Cost: $49. Information and registration: 401-949-5454.
Concerts under the Elms with Magnolia Providence August 5, 2010 The lively sounds of Cajun music. Concert goers can enjoy their own picnic, or purchase food and beverages on site. Location: the Lawn of the John Brown House, 52 Power Street. Time: 6:30 p.m. Cost: $8 per person. Information or weather notices: 401-331-8575 ext. 33 or visit www.rihs.org.
Foo Fest Providence, RI August 14, 2010 AS220 was founded in 1985 with an unjuried, uncensored mission and the conviction that freedom of expression is crucial for the development of strong communities and individual spirits. Foo Fest, also called the Fool's Ball once or twice, is AS220's signature annual event. This year’s performance line-up includes the What Cheer? Brigade (awesome punk marching band), the Assembly of Light Women’s Choir (get ready to cry tears of joy), Javelin (dance!), ESG, Hector 3, and more. Location: Washington Street. Time: 1 p.m. - 1 a.m. Cost: $5. Information: visit www.as220.org.
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Floor Plan of the Month Residence 2201 A B5 floor plan, residence 2201 is 1,161 square feet and features a foyer entrance, and an open kitchen, living room and dining room. Two bedrooms and two full bathrooms with magnificent views of the Rhode Island statehouse, WaterPlace Park and world-famous WaterFire, and the sunset. The custom kitchen features many upgrades including Adriatic Gloss Cherry cabinetry, and pulls, and an elegant SubZero built in refrigerator. Dark bamboo hardwoods are found throughout the foyer, living, dining and kitchen. The master bedroom suite features a walk in closet and private balcony overlooking the Rhode Island Statehouse. The master bath includes oriental white marble and a glass enclosed shower.
A photo of the balcony of the master bedroom
The second bedroom includes fantastic views of the State House and Cut Pile carpeting. The second bath also features Oriental White marble flooring and tub enclosure upgraded fixtures and wenge cabinets.
Residence 2201 is priced at $505,935. Call the Sales Office for Pricing and to request a private showing!
An evening view from residence 2201
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Ask the Manager! Q: What services or utilities are included in the condo fee? A: The monthly maintenance fees for The Residences Providence encompass significantly more than those of more traditional condominium homes. All natural gas-fired heat, hot water, sewerage charges and domestic water use are included. Common area lighting, including security and exterior lighting, snow removal, common element insurance, plantings and flowers and a state-of-the-art life safety, video cameras and access controlled security systems are among the budgeted items. The Residences has hi-speed, luxuriously appointed elevators to service our Residents and their needs, a recycling program administered per floor, central waste disposal and more. What truly separates The Residences Providence is the ultra-high level of personal service each and every Resident and their guests receives. We have a full staff of eleven professionally-trained personnel to attend to the various needs of our Residents, their guests and the operations of the building. Our uniformed staff of professionals consists of a full time General Manager, a central concierge desk staffed 24 hours daily, day porter personnel, a building engineer and maintenance and cleaning personnel. All staff members are uniformed and wear name tags. All have passed through background checks and meet the high caliber we strive to attain.
Concierge Spotlight Lindsy N. has worked for The Residences Providence for almost 3 years. She works on Sunday mornings to early afternoon, and fills in for anyone who has vacation or personal time. Linsey attended the Fashion Institute of Technology in NYC, majoring in Fashion Merchandising Management with the hopes of becoming either a personal stylist or buyer. After 9/11 I relocated from NYC back home to MA and began her career in the hospitality industry. Linsey has worked her way up from front desk/customer service representative to Director of Sales over the past 8 years. Linsey is currently employed full time at the Hilton Garden Inn Providence Airport/Warwick, where she has worked since 2005 when the hotel opened & part time weekends at the Residences since we opened 2 1/2 years ago. Linsey attends many trainings through Hilton, completing the Advanced Focus Sales Training Course & Certified Director of Sales. In her free time (there isn't much...), Lindsey focuses on her love for fashion, music, and art. Linsdsey enjoys living in the North East with access to beautiful and exciting cities like Boston & NYC, and of course living and working in Providence, RI. 5