May 2010 News In May the warm and cold air wrestle together and we become prescient to the oncoming Summer. Soon swimming pools will be opening up to provide respite from the hot wet air of our Summer days. Ice cream trucks will be heard as children are seen playing Soccer and Baseball in the parks. May slowly kindles our desires and dreams for the fun activities to come in the Summer months where light and bright clothing is the style and cold beverages are a necessary relief. What plans do you have ahead? For those excited to exhibit the fine contours of their physique we hope you have been making good use of the Resident Fitness Center! If you’ve been sluggish to make it there, it’s not too late, and we even have an expert resident who can help you achieve your goals in the most expedient way that research knows. If you’re looking to jump start your routine and get the maximum benefits possible you ought to get in touch with Pete Swiatek. Pete is a fellow resident here and runs Pete’s Body Shop on the lower concourse of the residential retail shops. Pete’s philosophy is all about more results in less time. Beginning with the premise that you don’t have time to work out, Pete has spent his career designing a sane and sensible workout method for the rest of us—two weekly sessions for 45 minutes over a period of 4-6 months and minor dietary changes allows you to build up the physique you want. Later you can cut down to one session a week to maintain the results you have. The quality and intensity of the workout produces the results, not the quantity. Less can be more! Pete is up to date on all of the sport science research to help you achieve your maximum potential without wasting your time. Whether it’s burning fat to building muscle and skeletal strength, you ought to visit Pete’s Body Shop downstairs or check out his website at www.petesbodyshop.com --it’s really slick and has great information. For a taste, we’ve attached a short essay from the website to this newsletter. This month we are updating and replacing the signs for the 555 Residences on Old Woodward and installing a beautiful canopy that will hang over the driveway for all of Birmingham’s pedestrians and drivers to see. We’re excited about bringing new style and awareness to your residence. Don’t forget, if you are having an issue in your apartment you can now e-mail us your work order through the website under the resident page. Any work orders sent between the hours of 9:00am and 5:00pm Monday through Friday will be addressed that day. Work orders after 5:00 pm will be taken care of the following day. Work orders sent Saturday and Sunday will be taken care of the following Monday. If you are experiencing an emergency please call 248 -645-1191 and the answering service will get a hold of the on call maintenance person. We are always eager to take care of your needs. The Management is committed to doing whatever it takes to meet your needs and exceed your expectations. If you would like to contribute your thoughts and ideas to the 555 News, please contact Michelle 248-645-1191 or www.555building@att.net. We look forward to your input.