Upcoming Regional Events (pg. 2) The Mermaid Factory (pg. 2) VIP Clean the Bay Day (pg. 2) Kids’ Crew: Kidchella (pg. 2) Kids’ Crew: Expedition Ocean Breeze (pg. 2)

Lincoln Programs and Updates (pg. 3) Satisfacts (pg. 3) Pools Opening (pg. 3) Yard of the Month (pg. 3) Where’s Lincoln (pg. 3)

Community News (pg. 4) Norfolk Centennial (pg. 4) PCS’ing? (pg. 4) Military Appreciation Month Discounts (pg. 4) Free Rent!* (pg. 4)

Lincoln News (pg. 5) Living Green Tip (pg. 5) Maintenance Tip (pg. 5) Window Safety (pg. 5) RECP (pg. 5) Safe and Sound (pg. 5)

Just for Fun (pg. 7) Looking Back (pg. 7) “Tell Me Something Good” (pg. 7)

Proudly serving the Residents of Hampton Roads. May 2017

n May 12th, the nation will honor and salute military spouses for their dedication to keeping our country safe. Military spouses are our unsung heroes and are the backbone of the family through readiness, deployments and reintegration.

The history of Military Spouse Appreciation Day started with President Ronald Reagan when he signed a Proclamation in 1984 to pay tribute to all military spouses. Military Spouse Appreciation Day is now part of National Military Appreciation Month in May!

Lincoln Military Housing would like to say “thank you” to all of our military spouses for your service, commitment, dedication, sacrifices and most importantly your contribution to your family and this nation. Lincoln will be celebrating you throughout the month of May with events and giveaways as a small sign of our appreciation.

Visit your community’s Facebook page and the Event Registration Website, www.lincolnmilitaryresident.com, for a complete listing of spouse appreciation events and contests honoring our military spouses throughout the month of May!

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All District Housing Offices will be CLOSED on Monday, May 29th in observance of Memorial Day. Offices will resume their normal business hours on Tuesday, May 30th. For emergency maintenance issues, please call Lincoln At Your Service, our 24-hour hot line, at 1-888-578-4141.

Spouses, join us on June 8th as we paint and decorate an iconic mermaid or dolphin tabletop statue at a local staple, The Mermaid Factory. Learn about local hot spots and traditions from the Norfolk and Virginia Beach Visitors Bureau. This is a FREE Lottery event open to Lincoln Military Housing spouses only and space is limited. The Lottery closes Thursday, June 1st at Noon. Those selected will be notified by Friday, June 2nd. For more information or to enter the Lottery, visit: www.lincolnmilitaryresident.com.

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On June 3rd, Residents can join forces for a fun, hands-on volunteer opportunity for the entire family at the 29th Annual Clean the Bay Day! First time volunteers with Lincoln Military Housing will receive a coveted VIP t-shirt. Command and volunteer recognition letters are also available upon request. For more information and to RSVP, visit: www.lincolnmilitaryresident.com.

Don’t miss out on the hippest events of the Summer! Lincoln Military Housing’s staple event series, Kids’ Crew, is back with events to thrill and excite the entire family. The 2017 Kids’ Crew kicks off with an event on June 24th that transports Residents to the West Coast’s iconic music and arts festival, Coachella, without ever leaving Hampton Roads. Attendees can enjoy carnival rides, live music from the local sensation Hotcakes, “food trucks”, snow cones, concert swag, crafts and much more. Plus, 2017 Kids’ Crew tshirts will be handed out to the first 250 children to check-in.

This is an OPEN event for Lincoln Military Housing Residents only. No registration is required. Just show up with your ID and have fun! Available while supplies last. For more information, visit: www.lincolnmilitaryresident.com.

The 2017 Kids’ Crew continues with a splash on July 22nd with Expedition: Ocean Breeze The Adventure Awaits. Lottery winners can join us for an adventure of a lifetime at the Ocean Breeze Waterpark! Cool off during the heat of the summer with over 30 rides, slides and attractions. Attendees will be given free reign of the park and enjoy a delicious lunch. Plus, it wouldn’t be a Lincoln Military Housing event without tons of fun and surprises along the way! This is a LOTTERY event. The Lottery opens May 1st. For more information or to enter the Lottery, visit: www.lincolnmilitaryresident.com.

Each month we will be posting a picture of Lincoln hanging out at one of his favorite places in Hampton Roads along with a hint. To submit your guess of his location, all you have to do is visit: www.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! One winner will be selected from those with a correct entry. One entry per household per month. For a hint and to submit your guess, visit: www.lincolnmilitaryresident.com.

If your yard is chosen to be the Yard of the Month for your community, you will receive a $25 gift certificate and a sign to display in your yard. What a great way to take pride in your yard and earn some bragging rights! For complete details, visit: www.LincolnMilitaryResident.com

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Lincoln Military Housing Community Pools will be opening on Saturday, May 27th at Noon. Normal Pool Hours: Monday's - CLOSED Tuesday-Saturday - Noon to 8pm Note: The pool will be open on Memorial Day, Monday, May 29th at Noon. The pools will be closed on Tuesday, May 30th for cleaning, and then return to normal hours. Please check with your District Office if you still need your pool pass. Please also be aware of the Pool Guest Policies.

At Lincoln Military Housing, we know that every mission begins at home. For this reason, we have teamed up with SatisFacts to provide online resident satisfaction surveys. Your feedback is an integral part of helping us achieve our goal to provide military families exemplary service and a superior home environment. Surveys for move in, move out and work orders will automatically be sent to your email from surveys@satisfacts.com. The surveys are brief, mobile-friendly and can be submitted anonymously. Residents who participate have a chance to win $500! We look forward to hearing your feedback as your opinion is the most important one.

Naval Station Norfolk celebrates its 100 Year Anniversary with the City of Norfolk this year! Being that it is the world’s largest naval base, there is a lot to celebrate. The Norfolk Harborfest, beginning on June 9th, is back and bigger than ever! For three memorable days, the historic waterfront festival offers a weekend packed with thrilling activities on land and sea to include tall ships and the Parade of Sail, artisan foods and beverages, work boat races, unique and unusual performances, one of the largest fireworks shows on the East Coast, family games and activities, national and regional entertainment, and much more. Are you a fan of Travis Tritt? Tritt will be headlining the festival for a FREE concert at 8pm on June 10th. For more information, visit: https://festevents.org

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Check out these awesome discounts and freebies being offered for National Military and Military Spouse Appreciation Month: Kings Dominion

Kings Dominion is offering free park admission to any active or retired service members May 27-29.

Colonial Williamsburg Colonial Williamsburg offers free admission

during Memorial Day weekend to all active-duty military, retired, veterans, reservists, National Guard and their direct dependents.

Norfolk Tides On May 20th, military personnel and

dependents are able to show their valid ID to receive greatly reduced box or reserved seats.

Discounts continue to be announced. To stay up-to-date with the most recent promotions, visit: www.military.com or www.militarybenefits.info.

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

Refer a friend to Lincoln Military Housing, and if they move in before May 26th, 2017, you will be entered to win up to SIX MONTHS FREE RENT!*

About the Bay Did you know the Chesapeake Bay holds about 18 trillion gallons of water? That would fill more than 50 billion bathtubs! Formed nearly 12,000 years ago, the Chesapeake Bay is a 200-mile-long estuary that runs from Havre de Grace, Maryland to Norfolk, Virginia. An estuary is defined as a body of water formed where fresh water mixes with sea water. In the Chesapeake Bay system, 50 major rivers and streams pour into the bay. It is the largest estuary in the United States and third largest in the world. The Chesapeake Bay watershed is home to more than 17 million people and 3,600 species of plants and animals. As Hampton Roads resident, it is important to help “save the bay” and keep our waterways clean. Here are some ways to keep our waterways clean: Don’t litter. Reduce the amount of trash that ends up in the Bay. Use limited fertilizer. Excessive levels of nutrients in the Bay lead to lower levels of oxygen needed for

aquatic life. Scoop the poop. Keep harmful nutrients and bacteria out of waterways by always cleaning up after you

pet. Avoid pouring toxic substances down sinks and storm drains. Contact your city to find free locations to

dispose of hazardous waste properly. Drive less by carpooling and combining errands to limit trips. Vehicle

exhaust is one of the major contributors to air pollution. Buy local foods. Try purchasing produce at farmers’ markets, or join a

Community Supporter Agriculture farm to minimize transportation-related emissions.

Reduce electricity. Coal-burning power plants are among the largest sources of mercury and nitrogen compounds in air pollution.

Educate your children about the importance of the Bay. Visit The Mariner’s Museum, Virginia Living Museum, or Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center for interactive displays on how important the Bay is.

Participate in VIP: Clean the Bay Day on June 3rd. Lincoln will join 6,000 others to help clean areas around the bay in Virginia Beach. For more information and to register for this FREE resident event, visit: www.LincolnMilitaryResident.com.

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Keep windows closed and locked when children are around. When opening windows for ventilation, open windows that a child can’t reach. For more tips on how to keep your child safe, visit: www.militaryonesource.mil/safe-and-sound

Have you changed your air filter lately? Filters are recommended to be changed every 30 days.

To submit a request for your air filter to be changed and for all other maintenance issues, you can submit a maintenance request form at www.lincolnmilitary.com/current-residents/

When cooking, keep your range burners and reflectors clean, as clean burners utilize energy more efficiently. For more tips, visit: http://lincolnrecp.com/

It’s OK to give your baby a pacifier, but buy one made of a solid piece of molded plastic, with a shield that is at least 1.5 inches across and has ventilation holes. Never tie the pacifier to the crib, and replace the pacifier as soon as it begins to deteriorate For more tips on how to keep your child safe, visit: www.militaryonesource.mil/safe-and-sound

Free and fun Regional and Site Events were in full bloom at Lincoln Military Housing for the month of April. Communities throughout Lincoln Military

Housing celebrated spring festivities with a variety of events including “Peep” Roasts, roller skating and Golden Egg Hunts.

Over 500 Fathers and Daughters danced the night away at the annual ASYMCA Father Daughter Ball sponsored by Lincoln Military Housing.

Don’t miss out on all of the fun! Check out www.LincolnMilitaryResident.com for information on upcoming Lincoln Military Housing events! View more event photos at #LifeatLincoln.

Local Military Spouses Showered with Love and Surprises

Community Services Department Email: CSHR@LPSI.COM

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

Community Services Director: Brooke Scarbrough

On April 22nd, 100 local military spouses and active duty service members who were recent mothers or expecting were celebrated for their strength, commitment and sacrifice at the Operation Homefront Star-Spangled Babies Shower sponsored in part by Lincoln Military Housing. It was a true “Oprah moment” complete with a surprise unveiling that presented the moms and moms-to-be with hundreds of dollars worth of goodies to get them set up for baby. Melissa Stockwell, two-time Paralympian, U.S. Army officer and Purple Heart recipient, was also in attendance to celebrate and provide words of encouragement. It was a time to celebrate with those who may be far away from family and not able to have a traditional baby shower, but for one day we were their family showering them with love and support.

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