The Residences Providence March 2010 Newsletter

An inside guide to living in Down City Providence

The Residences March 2010 Newsletter

View of the Month— Month—Actual photo taken from a Residence on the 22nd floor

Happy Saint Patrick’s Day from the

Inside this issue:

Staff at The Residences Providence!

Call Meredyth Church & Robert Walsh today for your private tour: 401 598 8282 email: Meredyth@residencesprovidence.com

Employee Spotlight

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News from the

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Concierge Desk Things to do in the City

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Merchant of the Month

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Floor plan of the Month

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Mortgage Rates

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Resident Testimonial

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Staff Spotlight Kim has worked for the Residences for a little over a year, and has been a wonderful addition to the Concierge Staff!

Kim C. part of the Daytime Concierge Staff

Kim has lived in over 7 cities; New York City, Boston MA, Louisville KY, San Francisco CA, Jacksonville FL, and now resides in Barrington RI. Kim’s favorite restaurant in Providence is Alforno, on the East Side.

She says that the dirty steak and the

grilled pizza are amazing!

Kim attended Boston Architecture and has opened her own design studio, Inspired Interiors.

In her spare time she likes to play tennis, hang out with her 3 daughters and be creative in her design shop.

Her favorite part of her job is helping people & the interaction with all of the Residents.

News From the Concierge Desk •

Let us know what you think about the new Concierge Uniforms and name badges —we would love your feedback.

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Allen Potter, the Director of Engineering is continuing with the weekly garage sweeping program, and the garage looks amazing!

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Please make sure to keep your pets on a leash when visiting or walking through the common areas of the Residences.

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The Westin Hotel is offering their unlimited valet service $250 per month. Call the Concierge desk for more details.

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The Capital Club Fitness Center is offering our Residents 20% off of a 1 year membership. See the Concierge for free 1 week passes.

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Before you head to dinner, visit the Concierge desk to view over 75 local restaurant menus.

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Did you know that it only takes 33 minutes to arrive in Boston from Providence using the Acela Train service? Call the Concierge to book your trip!

Concierge Desk: 401-598-8282, concierge@residencesprovidence.com

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Things to do This March •

Newport’s Restaurant week kicks off March 19th www.gonewportrestaurantweek.com

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Narragansett’s Restaurant week starts Thursday March 18th www.narragansettcoc.com

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March 15-20, New Rivers Restaurant, 7 Steeple St in Providence invites you to celebrate their 20th Anniversary Celebration featuring several of their most popular dishes for only $20!

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The Pet Show is at the Convention Center March 6th and 7th from 11am-6pm

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On March 13th Carrie Underwood will be performing at The Dunkin’ Donuts Center. 401 331 6700, www.dunkindonutscenter.com

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Zooma Trattoria restaurant will be re-opening on March 17. 245 Atwells Ave, Providence

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A new high end Salon is opening up; La La Luxe on March 13th. 139 Elmgrove Ave, 401 383 3797

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Drop off a container or two of Peanut Butter (any kind will do: crunchy, smooth, reduced fat) at any Washington Trust location in March or April and they'll donate it to the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. Since starting the drive back in 2001, Washington Trust has collected a mindboggling seventy-seven tons of p.b.! For drop-off locations and more info call 401 348-1200.

Merchant of the Month: I’ll Do It, inc. Pet Sitting and Errand Service Wendy Hoffman opened I’ll Do It, inc. in 1981 and has been serving the residents of Rhode Island ever since. Her company, I’ll Do It, inc., provides pet sitting, pet walking and other general errand services that include; grocery shopping, merchandise returns, bank deposits and will even wait in line for you at the DMV! For more information, or to request a service contact Wendy Hoffman call her at 401-368-6860, or email her at illdoit@cox.net

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Floor Plan of the Month Residence 1802, our largest one bedroom one bathroom boasting 978 square feet.

Priced at $366,435

Stunning single level Residence with "New Day Pricing"! Eat in kitchen featuring Bosch Appliances, Marble master bath, dual sinks, linen tower, glass enclosed shower with a separate soaking tub. Lovely sunset & Statehouse views. Private entry, private parking, 24 hr Concierge. Heat & AC, water, sewer and trash included in the condo fee.

Actual photo of an A5 floor plan

The Residences are in the center of a bustling downtown with breathtaking views of the city, bay, and historical architecture all around you, With Four Star hotel amenities at your fingertips...

Here is a 30 year fixed interest rate graph covering 1971-2010.

Now is a good time to buy a home, there will not be many opportunities at these low levels. As you may have already heard from numerous economists, interest rates are expected to rise in the second half of this year.

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Come see why we are the “address for luxury living�.

Resident Testimonial Jim and Loreen purchased a home in Cranston, RI , and began renovations in October 2009. Instead of living with the construction, they decided to take advantage of our Executive Luxury Accommodations Program and live in a fully furnished 2 bedroom 2 bathroom residence on the 24th floor of the Residences. They recently let me know that they wished they discovered The Residences before purchasing their home, because they love living here! Here is their story: 1. How long have you lived at The Residences? We have lived at The Residences since October 2009, so about 4 months.

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What were some of the features that attracted you here, made you decide on The Residences? Living in a luxury condo always appealed to us. The building is brand new and you can’t beat that it is connected to the mall, The Westin Hotel , The Providence Convention Center, and The Dunk’n Donuts Center

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Do you have any memorable experiences living here so far? Our favorite memory so far was New Year's Eve, Water Fire in downtown Providence was the BEST!

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What would you like to share about yourself to other prospective residents? My wife Loreen and I have been married for 30 years, we are both retired, but still very active!

5. Have you used the concierge services, and if so, what has been your experience? All the employees here at The Residences are top shelf. Their quick response to all issues is constant. We find that problem resolution is paramount.

6. What do you think about the indoor access to dining, shopping, the fitness center, movies, or other indoor conveniences? We absolutely love the fact that we can go out without putting on a coat. This winter has been especially cold!

7. What would you say to someone considering the Residences amongst all the choices in Providence available to them? The Residences, is a lifestyle for active adults. This is a great living experience if you enjoy a maintenance free lifestyle with no lawn cutting, no snow shoveling, no gutter cleaning, no exterior window washing, and to many others to list.

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What do you like about living downtown? Have you gotten out and experienced the restaurants, theater, nightlife, events that Providence has to offer? The city is alive, we see all the sporting events, all the Convention Center events, the best plays, all the movies, restaurants, shopping and the views are breath taking!

9. How would you describe the lifestyle here? It is complete, fun, exciting, high end, up scale, and maintenance free.

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