Female Athletes Capture The Flag With Diet Coke
Clark University female athletes represented both West End Medical Center and Dekalb Medical for the Diet Coke and The Heart Truth "Capture The Flag" competition February 22 at Clark Atlanta University. The event was in conjunction with American Heart Month. Coca-Cola, Co. donated $15,000 as prize money for the contest. The grand prize winner, West End Medical... [Read more...]
Dolphins Make Their Way To Georiga Aquarium
Starting April 2 you will have a new reason to visit the Georgia Aquarium. Dolphin Tales, the newest exhibit at the aquarium opens that day. A two million gallon habitat was created for this exhibit. The dolphins were brought in from Hawaii to live in their Atlanta residence. AT&T is sponsoring this exhibit, the biggest expansion to date for the Georgia... [Read more...]
The Circus Comes To Gwinnett Arena
When I was a kid my parents you take me to the circus every year. The sights and sounds excite me even now when I reminisce. My fascination with elephants was was further brought to life by seeing them in person - how such a larger creature could be trained to be so docile. The lion tamer also frightened me as I always thought the lion would turn on him,... [Read more...]
It's hard to believe the Atlanta Hawks are #3 out of the southeast with 34 wins and 21 losses (ahead of Charlotte and Washington). They lost Wednesday night against New York Knicks 102-90, so we've got to get out there and cheer on the home team. Oaks at Briarcliff residents, how long has it been since you've seen the Hawks live in action? Chick-fil-A... [Read more...]
You probably remember the song I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles) by Scottish band The Proclaimers - "I would walk 500 miles and I would walk 500 more just to be that man who walks a thousand miles..." (I know, now that song is going to be stuck in your head for days.) Since the guys in The Proclaimers are Scottish chances are they've probably worn a kilt. Even if... [Read more...]
Being an Atlanta native I am fascinated by the culture, music, arts, and basically all things Atlanta. I love learning anything new about the place I (and many others) call home. Whether you're a native like me or just recently moved to the ATL there are so many fun facts about Atlanta. Approximately 542,822 people live in Atlanta as of 2010. Atlanta... [Read more...]
Playing In Traffic Has Never Been So Much Fun!
We know how you feel - work has been tough and you just want some down time this weekend - maybe even a good laugh. Playing In Traffic Improv hosts shows every Saturday night at 7:30 PM. I have personally seen them perform several times and each show is different from the previous. One thing is guaranteed - you will definitely laugh like you've never laughed... [Read more...]
Sixteen Candles Comes To AMC Theaters For 2 Days!
The year was 1984. Apple sold its first Mac computer. The first commercial compact disk players were sold by Sony and Phillips. Gas was only $1.10 a gallon. A movie ticket was just $2.50 and Molly Ringwald was celebrating Sixteen Candles. You can go back to 1984 for just two days this February. AMC will release Sixteen Candles to select movie theaters... [Read more...]
Atlanta – Do You Think You Can Dance?
Does the next Lauren Froderman live at Oaks at Briarcliff apartments? You'll never know until you try out! That's right the FOX television "So You Think You Can Dance" is holding auditions in Atlanta on Saturday, February 19 at the Fox Theatre. Producers are looking for dancers between the ages of 18-30 who can shake their groove thang. If you're not quite... [Read more...]
The staff of Oaks at Briarcliff apartments went to Just for Giggles with fellow members of the Carter-Haston family of properties so we could take a painting class and brainstorm on ways to better serve our residents. It was a great day and we came away with a renewed energy for providing the best service in the industry as well as a painting! Bet ya didn't... [Read more...]
