Community Newsletter Lincoln Military Housing

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Safe and Sound Military Appreciation

Month Join Our Team Are You PCSing District Phone Numbers Office Closure

Community News Pg. 4 Living Green Maintenance Tip Organization Highlight

Proudly serving the Residents of Mid Atlantic Navy/Marines May 2018

We Love Our Military Spouses! On May 11th, the nation will honor and salute military spouses for their dedication to our country. Military spouses are our unsung heroes and are the backbone of the family through readiness, deployments and reintegration. The history of Military Spouse Appreciation Day started with President Ronald Reagan when he signed a Proclamation in 1984 to pay tribute to all military spouses. Military Spouse Appreciation Day is now part of National Military Appreciation Month in May! Lincoln Military Housing says “thank you” to all of our military spouses for your service, commitment, dedication, sacrifices and most importantly your contribution to your family and this nation. Lincoln Military Housing will be celebrating you throughout the month of May with events and giveaways as a small sign of our appreciation. Spouses, make sure to check your front door when you return home May 11th for a special surprise! Visit your community’s Facebook page or the Event Registration Website, www.lincolnmilitaryresident.com, for a complete listing of events and contests throughout the month of May!

Source: military.com

Recipe for a Military Spouse

3/4 cup Patience 1 pound Courage 1/2 cup Tolerance

A Dash of Adventure

Mix well. Add 2 tbsp. of elbow grease. Let set alone for one year. Marinate frequently with salty tears. Sprinkle ever so lightly with

money. “Knead” the dough until payday. Season with international spice. Bake for 20 years or until done. Serve with pride.

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Upcoming Events

Regional Event:

Clean the Bay Day

On June 2nd, Residents can join forces for a fun, hands-on volunteer opportunity for the entire family at the 30th Annual Clean the Bay Day! First time volunteers with Lincoln Military Housing will receive a coveted VIP t-shirt. Command and volunteer recognition letters are also available upon request. For more information and to enter the Lottery, visit: www.lincolnmilitaryresident.com.

Same Event Website

Fresh, New Look

Our Event Registration Website has undergone a makeover. When you go to log in, the home screen will appear slightly different. That is part of the restyling. To view the update and to see a list of upcoming, FREE events, visit LincolnMilitaryResident.com.

Regional Event:

Home is Where the HeART Is What’s In a Hat?

On July 19th from 6-7:30pm, the Home is Where the HeART Is series continues with “What’s in a Hat.” Children, with help from their families, will be given the opportunity to work with a professional graphic artist to create their very own custom hat reflecting their unique personal style. A light dinner will be served. This is a Lottery event and space is limited. The Lottery closes July 9th at Noon. For more information and to enter the Lottery, visit LincolnMilitaryResident.com.

Regional Event:

2018 Kids’ Crew

Lincoln Military Housing’s Kids’ Crew is back and slam-packed with fun! June 9th– See if you have what it takes to become

a secret agent at “Spy Academy.” June 26th– Play ball with the pros at “Homerun

Heroes.” July 21st– Meet dragons, real-life mermaids,

magicians and underwater friends at “The Enchanted World of Lincoln.”

For more information, visit LincolnMilitaryResident.com. Space is limited. Don’t miss out on the fun!

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Regional Event:

USO Warrior Week

Lincoln Military Housing is proud to sponsor this year’s USO Warrior Week. This week includes free concerts, vendors, static displays and more. Join Lincoln Military Housing on Saturday, June 2nd and Sunday, June 3rd at an exclusive play zone for the kids. For more information and to RSVP for the kids play zone, visit LincolnMilitaryResident.com

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Are you PCSing soon?

Find your new home at MilitaryHomesToday.com, a home finder service for Privatized Housing.

Safe and Sound What potential poisons are in your home? Did you know medications are the leading cause of poisoning among children? Lock up medications, vitamins, personal care products and household cleaners. Install safety locks and latches to prevent young children from opening drawers and cabinets. For tips on how to keep your child safe, visit militaryonesource.mil/safe-and-sound

Office Closure All District Housing Offices will be CLOSED Monday, May 28th in observance of Memorial Day. Offices will resume their normal business hours Tuesday, May 29th. For emergency maintenance issues, please call Lincoln At Your Service, our 24-hour hotline, at 1-888-578-4141.

Join Our Team As a member of the Lincoln Military Housing team, you are an integral part of our company’s foundation. With the support and resources of a long-established company, you can grow and develop both personally and professionally with our nationally recognized training programs and opportunities for success while enjoying competitive pay and benefits. For more information and to apply to become part of our team, visit careers.lincolnapts.com.

Military Appreciation Month Discounts

Service members and their families are being honored throughout Military Appreciation Month with a variety of discounts. Check out some of these savings: Colonial Williamsburg offers free admission

during Memorial Day weekend to all active-duty military, retired, veterans, reservists, National Guard and their direct dependents.

Kings Dominion is offering free park admission to any active or retired service members May 27-29.

McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants are offering a complimentary entrée on May 29 to Gold Star honorees (parents and spouse), veterans and active members of the military and National Guard.

Veterans and active duty military get a free sandwich the week of May 15 at Mission BBQ. (Dates vary by service branch.)

Visit military.com for more information. Discounts are being added daily.

Lincoln Military Housing District Office

Phone Numbers Flag & Headquarters- (757) 233-0140 Little Creek- (757) 965-6285 Midway Manor- (757) 321-6268 New Gosport- (757) 673-0082 Norfolk Crossing- (757) 282-6666 Norfolk Pointe- (757) 416-7220 Northwest- (757) 204-4258 Stanley Court- (757) 966-7673 Oceana- (757) 961-8466 Whitehurst- (757) 962-3866 Willoughby- (757) 965-8327 Yorktown- (757) 369-5016 Lincoln Military Housing provides a 24-hour service call desk for Emergency Maintenance Assistance.

1-888-578-4141 For all other maintenance issues, you can also submit a maintenance request form at: lincolnmilitary.com/current-residents/

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Maintenance Tip The proper use and care of stoves, ovens and microwaves will not only save utilities and repairs, it will give better results in cooking and baking and may prevent serious injury or fire. Routine cleaning will also make preparing for the final inspection much easier. Here are a few pointers that may help: Wash drip pans frequently and wipe spilled

food from the burners as soon as they have cooled.

Clean under the stovetop frequently. Spilled grease and food contribute to fires.

Microwaves– read the appliance manual. DO NOT put metal objects in microwave. Supervise at all times.

For additional tips for home management, please refer to your Community Handbook.

Organization Highlight: USO The USO (United Service Organizations) strengthens America’s military service members by keeping them connected to family, home and country, throughout their service to the nation. Many people know the USO from their hospitality centers provided at various airports both nationally and internationally. Access to these lounges which frequently contain food, entertainment, relaxation areas and other amenities are free and open to U.S. military ID card holders and their families. Hospitality centers can also be found at select military installations. In addition, the USO offers a variety of free community events for U.S. military ID card holders and their families. For more information, visit uso.org.

Living Green: Going Green with Spring Cleaning

With the long winter fully behind us, it’s time to embrace the season of rejuvenation by reducing clutter and attacking grime. Here are some tips for giving your home a fresh start with green spring cleaning. Clean naturally. Why clean with harsh chemicals that reduce indoor air quality

and harm the environment when common household items can get the job done? Non-toxic scrubs can be made out of baking soda, lemon, vinegar, salt, liquid soap and hot water.

Clean with reusable wipes and scrubbers. Try to use reusable scrub brushes, homemade cloth cleaning rags or natural sponges made of wood-pulp cellulose. Synthetic sponges are often petroleum-derived and contain triclosan.

Use natural air fresheners. Try opening a window to really freshen up a room. Place plants including the peace lily, spider plant, golden pothos, bamboo palm, ficus, pot mum and gerbera daisy around the house to reduce the pollution in the air.

Make a green window wash. To clean windows, fill a spray bottle with a vinegar and water mixture to make a DIY wash. Scrub with newspapers to avoid streaking.

Let it hang out. Now with warmer weather, hang your damp clothes outside instead of tossing into the dryer. If weather isn’t cooperative, invest in an inexpensive drying rack that you can set up inside.

Recycle old clothing. Spring cleaning is about freeing yourself from all of your unused goods and getting a fresh start. Challenge yourself to give away one item of clothing for each new one you buy.

Recycle your papers. Every spring clean results in a lot of paper-based waste to dispose of. Makes sure to dispose of this in an eco-friendly way.

Revamp your green routine. After you’ve purged your closets (donating and recycling everything, of course) and dusted off your shelves, set the stage for a cleaner, greener year.

Source: www.vault.sierraclub.org and www.greenerideal.com Source: www.greenworld365.com