Proudly serving the Residents of Hampton Roads. November 2017

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November is Military Appreciation Month. It is a time to show our thanks for

the sacrifices our service members and their families make.

To Our Families: Our Lincoln families are resilient, flexible, strong, loyal and

committed to our military. Lincoln understands that, “Every Mission Begins at

Home.” You are the backbone of each mission and the fuel that drives each

heart.

To Our Service Members: You are America’s protectors. You sacrifice

milestones, holidays and time with loved ones to make America a great and

safe nation to raise our families in. You stand as a beacon of courage, pillar of

resolve and role model for our future generations.

In addition to thanking our military families, November is a time to thank our

Nation’s Veterans. Veterans Day honors ALL American Veterans, both living

and those no longer with us. November 11th of each year is a day that we

ensure veterans know that we deeply appreciate the sacrifices they have

made to keep our country free.

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Each month we will post a photo of Abe hanging out at one of his favorite places in Hampton Roads along with a hint. You can submit your guess on his location for a chance to win a prize! To submit your guess this month, all you have to do is visit:LincolnMilitaryResident.com, find the “Where’s Lincoln” event and register. Make sure to note your guess of his location in the notes section when you register and you are entered! Only complete entries will be available for drawing. One winner will be selected from those with a correct entry. One entry per household, per month.

Need a hint? Visit:

LincolnMilitaryResident.com

Photo Credit: Virginia Beach Visitors Guide

Destress with Lincoln Military Housing as we close out 2017 with an evening of pampering. Spouses will enjoy making DIY creations that will allow them to bring the spa home with them. A delicious dinner will be served. The evening will include Spa-liday Bingo where Residents can win fabulous prizes from local spa and beauty services. Limited childcare is available, register early! For more information and to RSVP, visit lincolnmilitaryresident.com.

Flannel up for some fun! Wear your flannel and venture on over for the Lumberjack Bash at Hunt Club Farm on November 18th. Residents will enjoy a pancake brunch and activities including crafts, pony rides, hay rides and more! This is a RSVP Event and limited space is available, registration is required. To register, visit lincolnmilitaryresident.com. Registration closes November 1st at Noon.

Let's be Marry & Bright! Join us for the ULTIMATE DATE NIGHT at Dave and Buster's Virginia Beach on December 14th! Enjoy a holiday dinner and spend quality time with your significant other competing, playing games and winning at love. This is an adult only event and space is limited. Registration closes December 1st at Noon. For more information and to RSVP, visit lincolnmilitaryresident.com

Lincoln Military Housing is thankful to have you, and as a gesture of gratitude, we are teaming up with Clippers Landscaping to bring free frozen turkeys to Residents throughout our Hampton Roads properties. This is a RSVP event and limited turkeys are available. Registration opens November 1st. For more details and to reserve your turkey, visit lincolnmilitaryresident.com. Thank you to Clippers Landscaping for their generous donation to make this giveaway possible.

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

As you may be gearing up to decorate for the upcoming holiday season, if you have children or pets at home it is important to keep the following tips in mind: Kids and pets are curious and will want to play

with the ornaments on the tree. Move the ornaments that are breakable or have metal hooks to the top of the tree. That makes room for the ones that are safe for young kids and pets at the bottom.

Natural trees look beautiful and smell great, but if they are not watered regularly, needles can dry out and pose a potential fire hazard. Make sure your tree has plenty of water by checking it regularly.

Lights are one of the best parts of holiday decorating. Take a look at the ones on your tree and around your home for exposed or frayed wires, loose connections or broken sockets.

For more safety tips, visit militaryonesource.mil Source: safekids.org

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/

With the holiday season fast approaching, please note the following adjustments to District Office Hours:

November

10th-12th Closed (Reopening November 13th for normal business hours)

23rd-26th Closed (Reopening November 27th for normal business hours)

December/January

23rd-26th Closed (Reopening December 27th for normal business hours)

30th-January 1st Closed (Reopening January 2nd for normal business hours)

If you have an emergency maintenance issue, please call Lincoln At Your Service, our 24-hour hotline:

1-888-578-4141 Do you love extra zzzz’s? Don’t forget, Sunday, November 5, 2017, at 2:00:00 AM clocks are turned backward 1 hour to 1:00:00 AM. Enjoy your extra hour!

It’s time to start preparing for the holidays that are quickly approaching! Did you know that Americans throw away 35% more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve than other times of the year? Here are some tips to incorporate sustainability into your holiday celebrations: Eat sustainable food and avoid disposable containers and extra packaging.

Research sustainable food choices and buy locally if possible. Buy snacks and beverages in bulk to avoid extra packaging. Don’t serve food with disposable utensils, plates, and glasses.

Decorate with items that are energy-efficient and durable. Decorate with energy efficient LED strings and plug into a timer to save electricity. Decorate creatively by making table and home décor from natural materials in your yard or items you

already own. Buy a living tree that you can keep as a houseplant after the holidays.

Use fewer resources when you shop, give, and wrap presents. Shop online or use reusable shopping bags on shopping trips. Support your local economy by buying from local merchants, craft shows, or antique shops. Make your own gifts and gift wrap. Use creative, recyclable material for gift wrap; such as, scarves,

fabrics, old maps, and reusable tins.

Source: www.cdc.gov/features/

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As we are heading into colder months, please remember these important preparations: Please be sure to disconnect from building and remove all outside

hoses. If temperatures are expected to be 28 degrees or below for at

least 4 hours, turn your outside faucets to a slow drip (5 drops per minute). Be sure to turn off the faucets after the threat of freezing weather. Reminder signs will be put out around property when necessary.

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Please remember that all holiday décor must be removed no later than three (3) days after the holiday. Overloading of circuits and the overuse of extension cords must be avoided. Resident accepts any and all liability

for damages or injuries caused by holiday or decorative lighting and other decorations. Lighting may not be left on when there is no one in the premises. Any lights or decorations attached to the premises must not cause any physical damage. Gutter clips or similar

clip devices are required for affixing exterior lighting; nails/screws/tacks are not permitted. Resident will be held financially responsible for any incidental damage to the premises. Roof decorations and lighting above the first floor roofline are not permitted. Resident will be required to

immediately remove such decorations when discovered.

To expedite your maintenance requests, please call Lincoln At Your Service to submit a work order. This 24-hour service line will put you in touch with a live representative that will submit your request. They can be reached at 1.888.578.4141. You may also submit a ticket via the website.

Per your Community Handbook, guests are allowed to stay up to 15 days, if they are staying more than 15 days, you are required to notify the office in writing of their visit.

Note: Ben Moreell Residents are required to notify the office of any guest staying more than 24 hours

For more info, please see your Community Handbook or contact your District Office.

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Military Assistance: JEB Little Creek-Fort Story 757.4627563 NAS Oceana 757.433.2912 Weapons Station Yorktown 757.887.4606 Northwest Annex 757.421.8770 NS Norfolk 757.444.2102 Food Assistance: Salvation Army: 757.543.8100 Food Bank: 757.627.6599

Many restaurants in the Hampton Roads area offer Veterans Day Discounts and free meals for service members. Tips Before Heading Out: Review the official site information and rules

before heading out. Many websites are listing previous year’s promotions that are no longer available.

Be sure to bring proof of military service, uniform photos or be in uniform. Proof of military service varies by company.

Pay attention to the dates of the Veterans Day offer as some offers are for Veterans Day specifically, while others span a range of dates.

Many of the restaurant meals are for dine in only. Many of these promotions include small print that

says, “participating locations only.” Unfortunately, individual franchises may choose not to participate. Fortunately, some franchises participate even if the corporate company does not.

Call ahead if you are unsure of anything. Websites such as, www.militarybenefits.info, offer

a great complied list that details many of the opportunities available for service members on Veterans Day.

On Saturday, November 11th, The Hampton Roads Council of Veterans Organization hosts its annual Veterans Day Parade beginning at 9am on the Virginia Beach Oceanfront. Keep an eye out and you may see some familiar faces as Lincoln Military Housing staff marches in the parade to honor our veterans. For more information, visit virginia.org.

The holidays are fast approaching which means a multitude of options for free, festive fun! On December 1st at the Virginia Beach Town Center Plaza, the season is kicking off with “Searching for Santa: A Holiday Musical Show in the Plaza.” This free event will feature music, costumes, a tree lighting ceremony and chance to take pictures with Santa. For more details, visit beachstreetusa.com More free fun like this can be found on websites such as these: festevents.org myactivechild.com visitchesapeake.com nnva.gov portsvaevents.com

On November 18th starting at 7pm, Downtown Norfolk and Olde Towne Portsmouth light up as the 33rd Annual Grand Illumination Parade kicks off the holiday season. Enjoy floats, marching bands, giant balloons and even Santa himself. For more information regarding the parade, visit holidaysinthecity.net.

A True Fairy Godmother Experience

Community Services Department Phone: (757) 961-7530 Email: CSHR@LPSI.COM

Website: LincolnMilitaryResident.com Community Services Coordinators: Chelsea Jones and Kelly Nash

Community Services Director: Brooke Scarbrough

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October was a month of festive fun and Resident appreciation as we said, “thank you” for choosing to let us make our house your home.

Want to stay in the loop? Check out LincolnMilitaryResident.com for information on upcoming Lincoln Military Housing events! View more event photos at #LifeatLincoln on Facebook and Instagram.

Over 700 teenage daughters of service members across Hampton Roads received a full beauty package in preparation for Homecoming season on October 7th courtesy of the USO’s “Operation: That’s My Dress” hosted at the Sandler Center. Each girl received a dress courtesy of designer Sherri Hill valued from $550-$2,500 each. The surprises didn’t stop there. Before selecting their dress, attendees were treated to a performance by the USO show troupe as well as a fashion show by 2018 Miss USA contestants where they modeled a sample of the dresses that they would later help the girls choose from. To close out the afternoon of pampering, each girl received a free hair styling, makeup consultation and jewelry to take home. It was an event that would make even Cinderella envious.

Source: pilotonline.com

Residents across the Region

enjoyed a tasty “Dinner On Us’

and night off of cooking.

Little ghouls and goblins

descended upon our District

Offices for a special Halloween

treat.

Spouses learned from the pros

and took home a planted

container for their homes at a

Ladies’ Adventure held at

McDonald Garden Center.