Take an Aerobics Class at Burlingame Aquatic Club This Summer

June 23rd, 2015

This summer you can get fit while having fun in the water. That’s because at the Burlingame Aquatic Club there’s a variety of aquatic fitness classes offered to adults and one of those is water aerobics.

Burlingame Aquatic Club offers a wide variety of aquatic fitness classes! Source: Facebook

At this aquatic club near our 888 San Mateo Apartments the class is called Energize Aerobics. You’ll use water weights, noodles, and bands for strength training, cardiovascular exercise, and toning. Each class is an hour long, and they take place Mondays and Wednesdays.

If you’re looking for something more intense, there’s Aqua Boot Camp. During that class you’ll do high intensity interval training to workout your whole body. This class takes place Tuesdays & Thursdays from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. For any class, you don’t need to sign-up because there’s a $10 drop-in option. If you sign up ahead of time, it’s $8 per class.

Along with aquatic fitness classes there’s swim classes for adults, pick-up water polo games, and youth programs at this center. The Burlingame Aquatic Club is located at 1 Mangini Way.

If you’re looking for a new place to live come see our apartments in San Mateo near Burlingame Aquatic Club. Please contact us to set up a tour.

888 San Mateo is Near the Beautiful Poplar Creek Golf Course

June 16th, 2015

Have you always wanted to live near a golf course? Well, now is your chance!

Our San Mateo apartments near Poplar Creek Golf Course is the perfect place for you! Source: Facebook

Poplar Creek Golf Course is in a superb location and offers players a beautiful location that’s situated close by the San Francisco International Airport. This championship course not only provides a variety of challenges to any golfer, but it also happens to be near our San Mateo apartments as well.

Great weather conditions mean it’s possible to play Poplar Creek Golf Course any, or every, day of the year.

• The course also hosts a variety of tournaments and events throughout the year, as well as running a golf academy and providing tuition.
• The Poplar Creek Grill serves food until 7pm daily and if you wish to host a banquet or event at the venue you can discuss this with members of the golf course management team.
• Any resident of San Mateo can apply apply for residency status with the club and benefit from $5 off weekday golfing rates and $8 deducted from weekend rates.

If you’re looking for San Mateo apartments near Poplar Creek Golf Course, contact us to learn all the benefits of joining our thriving apartment community at 888 San Mateo.

5 Ways to Go Green in Your San Mateo Apartment

June 9th, 2015

The LEED-certified apartments for rent in San Mateo were constructed with sustainability in mind. With LEED, building owners and operators are able to implement green maintenance solutions:

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Reduce Waste

Recycling is key, but lots of other apartment communities don’t have recycling programs. Commit to use water filter systems instead of bottled water to reduce plastic.

Buy Plants

Plants can help reduce electricity since, they minimize the amount of pollutants in the air and therefor the need to use electrical cleaning devices will be less.

Non-toxic products

Natural cleaners like vinegar and baking soda, are far better options as to cleaning agents with chemicals.

Put of the light!

Switch off all electronic devices as well as lights you do not use. This includes small devices like cell phone chargers, toasters and even coffee makers. When all the energy consumed by the smaller devices are added up, it adds up.

Switch bulbs

Change from incandescent bulbs to CL (compact fluorescent) bulbs. These will make a world of difference in energy consumption.

If you need more information about the LEED-certified apartments for rent in San Mateo, please contact us at 888 San Mateo.

Best Ways to Unpack After Moving to 888 San Mateo

June 4th, 2015

We want to extend a warm welcome to our new residents at 888 San Mateo. You’re going to love it here as you explore all of the onsite amenities like the yoga studio, state-of-the-art fitness center, and the club room complete with free billiards.

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Here are four tips on how to unpack after moving into an apartment to get you set up as quickly as possible:

• As you bring in your boxes, drop them off in the right rooms. For example, boxes containing your plates, utensils, and cookware should go into the kitchen. Bring your clothes into your bedroom.
• Once all the boxes are inside start unpacking them right away. It’s okay to put everything on the floor. The goal is to get rid of the boxes as fast as possible so you’ll be motivated to put everything away.
• Organize each room one at a time. Start with the rooms you use most, get them set up, and soon you’ll feel right at home.
• Enlisting friends to help with moving makes it faster and more fun. Be sure to buy lunch and beverages to show your appreciation.

Are you thinking about moving to San Mateo? Contact us at 888 San Mateo for more information today.

San Mateo: One of the Most Sustainable Cities in California

June 2nd, 2015

When the time arises and relocation is required there are certain factors to take into account when selecting a new living space. For our residents at 888 San Mateo Apartments, a city with sustainability was an important key.

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For the City of San Mateo, sustainability is the number one priority. The city’s decisions are made with the present and future generations of residents in mind. San Mateo is an innovative community that wants to provide healthy economics for its citizens in the way of social equality in all areas including its businesses. The city also recognizes that protecting the environment has to be a part of their goal list to ensure a sustainable future.

With all these important pieces linked together, the City of San Mateo continues to be successful in offering those that reside and work there an enjoyable quality lifestyle.

By remaining focused on sustainability, San Mateo realizes it has made the developing, managing and preserving of their most valuable resources and key assets much easier for the oncoming years.

For more information or questions regarding our beautiful San Mateo apartment community, our team invites you to contact us at the 888 San Mateo Apartments today.

Tips for Playing Billiards Like a Pro in Our Club Room

May 28th, 2015

Billiards is a communal game that brings people together and the club room at our brand new apartments in San Mateo offers a great playing outlet. Elevate your game with these simple billiards tips and become the envy of other players in our club room.

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• Get a cue: You want one that feels good in your hands, with enough wrap to give you a good grip. Look for a stick about 19-20 ounces, and about 58″ in length.
• Focus on form: Don’t grip the stick too hard with your non-shooting hand. Practice a soft grip that allows the cue stick to move smoothly as you take the shot.
• Take it easy on the chalk: Though you need to chalk the cue tip before every shot, don’t grind the chalk cube. A little bit goes a long way.
• Take your time: Lining up the best shot is part art, part science. Take your time, and see where the ball will go before you strike it.

We hope you use these tips during a billiards game in our club room. Our team encourages you to contact us at 888 San Mateo for helpful information regarding our brand new apartments in San Mateo.

How to Bathe Your Resistant Dog at Our Pet Wash Station

May 21st, 2015

When it comes to apartment living with a dog, keeping them clean and smelling fresh is not only good for you and your carpet- it is good for your dog too!

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At our pet-friendly apartments in San Mateo, our residents have a pet washing station to keep their dogs looking great and feeling fine, but not all dogs enjoy a bath.

Here are a few tips that can help make bath time a little less stressful for you both:

• Use treats to coax your dog into the pet wash station, this will get them into the tub on their own terms and create a positive experience.
• Pent up energy often contributes to uncooperative moods; be sure to exercise your dog prior to bath time.
• Have someone help you bathe your dog.
• As long as there is no aggression, ignore the dogs wining or wiggling and stay on task.
• If your dog starts to struggle too much and you are afraid he/she might hurt themselves, wrap things up for the day and try again another day.

Do you have any questions on our community? Feel free to contact us to learn more about the pet washing station in our pet-friendly apartments in San Mateo and our other amenities.