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Villas de Palmas Apartments | palmasleasing@uaginc.com www.villasdepalmas.com | 8701 Town Park Dr. Houston, TX 77036

Your Community Team Jackie Dillard Property Manager Lucy Garcia Assistant Manager Blanca Tovar Assistant Manager Elizabeth Lopez Leasing Agent Melissa Hernandez Leasing Agent Monica Salinas Resident Services David Aguilar Lead Maintenance Beto Gonzalez Assistant Maintenance Hernan Sorto Assistant Maintenance

Office Hours Monday Thru Friday

8:30am - 5:30pm Saturday

10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday

Closed

Contact Directory Main Office

713-995-0955 Office Fax

713-777-9754 Emergency Contact

713-995-0955

Welcome New Residents/Bienvenidos Nuevos ResidentesA home is where your dreams begin, where you feel safe, where you find encouragement and where your spirit is restored. We are so very happy you have chosen to make your home with us!/El hogar es donde comienzan sus sueños, donde se siente seguro, donde se encuentra el ánimo y donde se restaura su espíritu. Estamos muy contentos de que hayan elegido hacer su casa con nosotros!

Buena Vida CONNECT! Happy Cinco de Mayo!The Mexican community celebrates their heritage on May 5 every year by way of parades, street festivals, dancing, and lots of delicious food! But, you don't have to be of Mexican lineage or live near one of these events to join the fiesta! Join us Tuesday, May 5th from 4pm to 6pm to celebrate with food, family and fun!/La comunidad mexicana celebra su patrimonio, el 5 de mayo de cada año a través de desfiles, festivales callejeros, bailes, y un montón de comida deliciosa! Pero usted no tiene que ser de linaje mexicano o vivir cerca de uno de estos eventos para participar en la fiesta! Acompáñenos el martes, 5 de mayo de las 4pm a 8pm para celebrar con comida, familia y diversión!

Happy Mothers Day!/¡Feliz día de las Madres!May 10th is Mom's special day!/El 10 de mayo es el día especial para Mamá!

Thank You to Our Fallen Soldiers & Their Families/Gracias a nuestros soldados caídos y sus FamiliasMemorial Day is always observed the last Monday in May, and this year it falls on May 25th. While most of us have the day off to relax, please make an effort to recognize and show appreciation to our military men and women, and their families, who have made the ultimate sacrifice. /El Día de los Caídos se observa siempre el último lunes de mayo, y este año cae el 25 de mayo. Mientras que la mayoría de nosotros tenemos el día libre para relajarnos, por favor haga el esfuerzo de reconocer y mostrar su agradecimiento a nuestros hombres y mujeres militares y sus familias, que han hecho el sacrificio máximo.

Exciting News!/Noticias Emocionantes!Villas de Palmas has been working hard to renovate and bring awesome new programs and services to our residents. Stop by the office to see the progress, ask us about washer & dryer rentals (only in 2 bedroom apts), furniture packages, upcoming DVD rentals, Children's Program, on site "Tiendita" and much more! We are excited to continue serving our residents!/Villas de Palmas ha estado trabajando mucho para renovar y traer nuevos programas y servicios increíbles para nuestros residentes. Pase por la oficina para ver el progreso, preguntarnos acerca de renta de lavadoras y secadoras (sólo en aptos de 2 recámaras), conjuntos de muebles, renta de DVDs pronto, Programa para Niños, una Tiendita en la propiedad y mucho más! Estamos muy contentos de continuar sirviendo a nuestros residentes!

Support the President’s Council on Fitness, Sports & Nutrition in honor of National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. During the month of May, all adults are challenged to get 30 minutes of physical activity every day.Did you know that regular physical activity increases your chances of living a longer, healthier life? It also reduces your risk for high blood pressure, heart disease, and some types of cancer. The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans recommend that adults should aim for at least 2 hours and 30 minutes of moderate aerobic activity each week. Moderate activity includes things like walking fast, dancing, swimming, and raking leaves.Do muscle-strengthening activities, like lifting weights and using exercise bands, at least 2 days a week.Physical activity is for everyone. No matter what shape you are in, you can find activities that work for you. Together, we can rise to the challenge and get more active during the month of May!

For more information, please visit fitness.gov

Green LivingIt can make a big difference when you bring your own cloth bags to the grocery store. If you shop once a week, in just three years you will have kept approximately 500 plastic grocery bags out of landfills. By using fewer bags, you will also help cut energy used to manufacture the bags. Even better, some grocery stores offer discounts when you use your own bags. This means that your bag will pay for itself in no time.

Healthy LivingA new study suggests that athletes who consume

several sports drinks a day could be facing

dental problems. These drinks, especially

in combination with a high-carbohydrate diet, can introduce too much sugar and acid into the mouth. In addition, when training, any

dehydration can lead to a reduced production of saliva, which helps protect teeth from decay. To help prevent this, drink more water when exercising and be sure to brush your teeth after consumption of these drinks.

Food StorageStore brown sugar in an airtight container. Fill as close to the top of the container as possible. Put a slice of bread or a few marshmallows on top of the brown sugar to keep the sugar from drying out. If it does dry out, place it in a bowl and top it

with a moist paper towel. Leave it for

a few hours to soften or if you

are in a hurry, place the bowl in

the microwave for a few seconds to speed along the process.

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Screen Scene by Stan RobinsonThe month of May features very well-rounded movie choices with a return to an old favorite with an updated cast, a couple of sequels we’ve been waiting for, and a special visit with the famous ‘Big Bird’ we’ve cherished over the years!

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story

Documentary Caroll Spinney is the 80-year-old puppeteer who has been behind Sesame Street’s Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since the show’s first season. Relying on Caroll’s incredible archive of home videos dating back to the 1950s, the film captures how the love radiating from Caroll has created a worldwide cultural icon and answers why he can’t say goodbye to the characters he cherishes! (90 minutes)

TomorrowlandAdventure/Mystery/Sci-FiThis story relates to the shared destiny of a teen bursting with scientific curiosity and a former boy-genius inventor embarking on a mission to unearth the secrets of a place somewhere in time and space that exists in their collective memory. Starring George Clooney, Britt Robertson, Judy Greer, Hugh Laurie, Kathryn Hahn, and Tim McGraw. (PG)

Pitch Perfect 2Comedy/MusicThe first installment endeared this reviewer to Rebel Wilson and her comedic talents! This next chapter features the collegiate a capella group, the ‘Barden Bellas’, who enter into an international competition that no American team has ever won! Starring Brittany Snow, Anna Kendrick, Elizabeth Banks, Alexis Knapp, Rebel Wilson, Hailee Steinfeld, Katey Sagal, and Skylar Astin. (PG13)

Film Columnist Stan Robinson is retired with over 25 years of film & television production experience! Cynthia Tracy is the Executive Assistant. Stan Robinson on Twitter: @NikitaAtSection Stan Robinson on Facebook: Facebook.com/StanRobinson Do you have a question or a comment on movies? Movies@StanRobinson.org

Memorial Day is to honor all Americans who have

sacrificed their lives for our country. Here is a quote from the first national celebration

of Memorial Day.

“We do not know one promise these men made,

one pledge they gave, one word they spoke; but we do know they summed up and perfected, by one supreme

act, the highest virtues of men and citizens. For love of country they accepted

death, and thus resolved all doubts, and made immortal

their patriotism and their virtue.”

- James A. GarfieldMay 30, 1868

Arlington National Cemetery

You can watch the National Memorial Day Concert Live

on PBS from the West Lawn of the U.S. Capitol at

8:00pm EST.

Check Local Listings www.pbs.org/national-

memorial-day-concert/home

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Día Nacional de Oración

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10 Mother's Day

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12 13 14 15

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17 18 control de plagas

esta aquí todos los lunes

19 20 Pick Strawberries

day!

Día de escojer fresas!

21 22 23 Shavuot begins

24 25 Memorial Day

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28 29 Don't forget to

renew your lease!

30 No se olvide de

renovar su contrato!

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Villas de Palmas Apartments | palmasleasing@uaginc.com www.villasdepalmas.com | 8701 Town Park Dr. Houston, TX 77036

Your Community Team Jackie Dillard Property Manager Lucy Garcia Assistant Manager Blanca Tovar Assistant Manager Elizabeth Lopez Leasing Agent Melissa Hernandez Leasing Agent Monica Salinas Resident Services David Aguilar Lead Maintenance Beto Gonzalez Assistant Maintenance Hernan Sorto Assistant Maintenance

Office Hours Monday Thru Friday

8:30am - 5:30pm Saturday

10:00am - 5:00pm Sunday

Closed

Contact Directory Main Office

713-995-0955 Office Fax

713-777-9754 Emergency Contact

713-995-0955

Welcome New Residents/Bienvenidos Nuevos ResidentesA home is where your dreams begin, where you feel safe, where you find encouragement and where your spirit is restored. We are so very happy you have chosen to make your home with us!/El hogar es donde comienzan sus sueños, donde se siente seguro, donde se encuentra el ánimo y donde se restaura su espíritu. Estamos muy contentos de que hayan elegido hacer su casa con nosotros!

Buena Vida CONNECT! Happy Cinco de Mayo!The Mexican community celebrates their heritage on May 5 every year by way of parades, street festivals, dancing, and lots of delicious food! But, you don't have to be of Mexican lineage or live near one of these events to join the fiesta! Join us Tuesday, May 5th from 4pm to 6pm to celebrate with food, family and fun!/La comunidad mexicana celebra su patrimonio, el 5 de mayo de cada año a través de desfiles, festivales callejeros, bailes, y un montón de comida deliciosa! Pero usted no tiene que ser de linaje mexicano o vivir cerca de uno de estos eventos para participar en la fiesta! Acompáñenos el martes, 5 de mayo de las 4pm a 8pm para celebrar con comida, familia y diversión!

Happy Mothers Day!/¡Feliz día de las Madres!May 10th is Mom's special day!/El 10 de mayo es el día especial para Mamá!

Thank You to Our Fallen Soldiers & Their Families/Gracias a nuestros soldados caídos y sus FamiliasMemorial Day is always observed the last Monday in May, and this year it falls on May 25th. While most of us have the day off to relax, please make an effort to recognize and show appreciation to our military men and women, and their families, who have made the ultimate sacrifice. /El Día de los Caídos se observa siempre el último lunes de mayo, y este año cae el 25 de mayo. Mientras que la mayoría de nosotros tenemos el día libre para relajarnos, por favor haga el esfuerzo de reconocer y mostrar su agradecimiento a nuestros hombres y mujeres militares y sus familias, que han hecho el sacrificio máximo.

Exciting News!/Noticias Emocionantes!Villas de Palmas has been working hard to renovate and bring awesome new programs and services to our residents. Stop by the office to see the progress, ask us about washer & dryer rentals (only in 2 bedroom apts), furniture packages, upcoming DVD rentals, Children's Program, on site "Tiendita" and much more! We are excited to continue serving our residents!/Villas de Palmas ha estado trabajando mucho para renovar y traer nuevos programas y servicios increíbles para nuestros residentes. Pase por la oficina para ver el progreso, preguntarnos acerca de renta de lavadoras y secadoras (sólo en aptos de 2 recámaras), conjuntos de muebles, renta de DVDs pronto, Programa para Niños, una Tiendita en la propiedad y mucho más! Estamos muy contentos de continuar sirviendo a nuestros residentes!