Gleneagle Golf Club…Best Views, Best Greens in Colorado Springs

Built in 1972, Gleneagle Golf Club was designed by Frank Hummel to showcase the best views and best greens in Colorado Springs, Colorado! Located only 4.8 miles or approximately 13 minutes from Talon Hill Apartments, this unique 18-hole, Par 72 course has 4 sets of tees to allow golfers from all levels of experience to play and is rated a 74.6 from the back tees.

Golf rates are reasonable and discounts are given for members and the Military/Senior. Cart fees are $15 per person for 18 holes and $10 per person for 9 holes. Currently, the June Coupon Special features 18-hole green fees at $22 Mon.-Thurs and $32 Fri.-Sun.  Tee Times can be reserved by calling (719) 488-0900 and can be made up to 7 days in advance.

Gleneagle Golf Club is a semi-private club, however, it is open to the public and a membership is not necessary to play golf. However, if you are an avid golfer, a Golf Membership costs less than playing one round of golf a week! There are also Pool Memberships available and Social Memberships for those who might not be quite ready to commit to a full golf or pool membership.

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It’s Wine Time!

Colorado Renaissance Festival & Artisans Marketplace

Welcome to the 34th season of the Colorado Renaissance Festival & Artisans Marketplace!  This year’s merrymakers and revelers will dazzle you in authentic 16th century costumes while living and performing, continuously, on the Festival’s seven stages.

While you make your way down the streets of the village, you will meet jousters, jugglers, maidens and minstels. Royalty and peasantry will approach you and speak with you about matters of the day. So be prepared! This cast of hundreds are all schooled in the art of impromptu theatre!

You will become an integral part of the working village, watching over 200 skilled artisans complete their handiwork including glassblowing, pottery, wood working and more. Don’t be surprised if for lunch you enjoy a whopping turkey drumstick, roasted corn, artichokes, sandwiches and more. Of course, for those big thirsts, an assortment of ales and drinks will be available.

The Colorado Renaissance Festival & Artisans Marketplace will be held in Larkspur, Colorado, halfway between Denver and Colorado Springs. Dates for the event are June 12-13, 19-20, 26-27, July 3-4, 10-11, 17-18, 24-25, July 31-August 1 – 2010. Hours are: Saturday & Sunday, 10:00am – 6:30pm ~ Rain or Shine / No Pets / FREE PARKING.

Would you like more information about the Festival?

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Looking for a Great Grilling Idea for Memorial Day?

Here is a delicious recipe for Grilled Cheddar Burgers with Applewood Smoked Bacon along with a Grilled Sweet Onion and Tomato Salad. This is summertime on a plate!  Have a terrific Memorial Day cookout!

How to Start a Container Garden

Have you thought about making your outdoor patio or deck into a retreat? Would you like to have some plants nearby but aren’t sure how to begin? Well, view this video by Home Depot about making your own container garden and you will be off to a good start!

Remember! Annual Fire Inspection May 25th-27th.

Hi everyone,

Just a friendly reminder, it is time again for our annual fire safety inspection. We will be testing the fire alarm, inspecting sprinkler heads, inspecting fire extinguishers (leave yours under the kitchen sink), changing out the air filters, installing carbon monoxide detctors (if you don’t have one already), testing CO and Smoke detectors, turning off space heater in water heater closet.

You do not have to come home for this inspection. Please make sure that you leave your front door privacy lock unlocked so that we can enter to complete this mandatory inspection. We thank you so much for choosing Talon Hill and for your cooperation!

May 25th: Buildings 1605, 1575, 1550, 1545
May 26th: Buildings 1520, 1670, 1665, 1455, 1460
May 27th: Buildings 1445, 1405, 1450, 1485, 1490

Photo courtesy szlea

Save Money by Keeping Your Kitchen Clean

Sometimes, as I am driving home from work, I make a conscious decision to stop and pick up something to eat or to gather everybody up and go out to dinner. I just don’t want to face cooking and then having to clean up those dishes. I’m just too tired. However, I have noticed that my budget has gone on tilt lately and I have realized it’s because we are eating out too often.

So now I have devised a new plan that helps me to eat at home and stay on budget. Here are a few tips for those of you in the same boat.

1. Clean as you go. This means when you finish with a bowl or utensil, rinse it and put it in the dishwasher. While you are waiting for water or something else to heat up, wipe the counters down where you were just prepping the dish.
2. Sweep and shake. Sweep the floor and shake out rugs immediately after dinner. This will prevent gook from getting squashed into your rugs or drying on your tile.
3. Prepare casseroles on the weekend. Eating in is certainly more cost-effective, let alone healthier. Take a few hours over the weekend to make-ahead a couple of easy casseroles for freezing.
4. Paper versus China. Use paper plates and disposable utensils a couple of nights a week.
5. Salad Night. One night a week, have a simple salad. Easy to prepare and good for you.

More tips available at Living on a Dime.

Photo courtesy of  independentman

Men vs. Women for the Almighty Dollar

Why is it women are still battling for their fair share of the pie? The salary pie, that is. According to the US Census Bureau, women still only earn 77 cents to a man’s dollar.  It’s just not fair, but fair or not, men and women are judged differently for doing the same job.  How? Let’s look at a few ways corporate management sterotypes women.

1. Assertive Men. Agressive Women.
A double negative applies to the pursuit up the corporate ladder. Men are raised to be strong and assertive, but let a woman assume that role within the office environment and she’s labeled as difficult and too agressive. Personally, I think men still look at us as the weaker sex and a strong, dynamic women is intimating to their psyche.

2. Men are Direct. Women are Wishy-Washy
It is imperative to have good and direct communication in order to make yourself heard and men seen to always drown a woman out because their tone and demeanor is direct, emphatic and loud. Women lower their posture and tend to phrase everything as if it’s a question. Stop it! Sit up straight, speak out and be brave!

3. Passionate Men. Emotional Women.
Men are seen as passionate when they get defensive over a difference of opinion, but women are seen as argumentive and emotional if they raise their voice or speak with a disagreeing tone.

It is difficult for a woman to hang on in a man’s world, but it can be done. The first step is to recognize the pitfalls and preconceived notions that a man-based corporated America might be embracing. Then find ways to make your point and secure your rights without intimidating the “real” weaker gender…men.

Read more about gender profiling.

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The Wild Wild West Festival in Pueblo, CO; May 14-16, 2010

Looking for something to do this weekend? Grab family and friends and head south to Pueblo for some wild west fun! The Professional Bull Riders, The Community of Pueblo and The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce present the 2nd Annual Wild Wild West Festival on May 14-16. There will be events for the entire family featuring concerts, cookouts and carnival rides. There will also be the PBR Built Ford Tough Bull Riding event.

The Marketplace, FanZone and Downtown Festival will be located on Union Avenue. The festival will be held throughout the Pueblo Community with most of it taking place on The Riverwalk and Union Avenue Historic District. Events scheduled include the Ring of Honor Ceremony, Live Entertainment, Carnival Rides, Street Vendors, Team Roping, Pancake Breakfasts, a Golf Tournament and much more.

For more information and to see the entire event schedule, visit the website for Wild Wild West Festival.

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Nothing But the Best for Mom: The Broadmoor Lake Terrace

Make reservations now
for Mother’s Day Brunch
at The Broadmoor Lake
Terrace Dining Room.

 The Broadmoor will provide a lavish brunch on Mother’s Day featuring over 70 items, ice sculptures and live, relaxing piano music. The recommended dress is “Dressy Casual,” meaning leave your shorts and flip flops at home. Choices will include Prime Rib, Honey-Baked Ham, Eggs Benedict and Omelets, Belgian Waffles, Blintzes, Bagels and Lox, Fresh Fruits, Salads, Pastries, Desserts, plus The Broadmoor’s famous Bananas Foster and the Chocolate Fountain!

Reservations: 1-800-631-6869 or reserve online at www.broadmoor.com.

Photo courtesy of  Jeffrey Beall

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