Even though Sutter Terrace Senior Apartments has great amenities, weekly activities and arts and crafts, sometimes it is a good idea to shake things up a bit and have some fun!  Bingo is a great activity, it keeps your mind active, you get to socialize with other people and who knows, maybe you will win!  Why not gather some of your neighbors and head to these great spots to play bingo near your Roseville apartment.

Grand Oaks Palace Bingo Center

7919 Auburn Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610

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This place is fun and senior friendly. There is a different event almost every night of the week and it is only 15 minutes from your apartment in nearby Citrus Heights.

Thunder Valley Casino Resort

1200 Athens Ave, Lincoln, CA 95648

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There is so much to do at Thunder Valley Casino, located just 15 minutes from your active living apartment in Roseville, including a smoke-free bingo hall!  Visit their website to find out more.

Have you been invited to a New Year’s Eve party or maybe you are hosting a party at your Roseville active living apartment and want to make a show stopping appetizer?

Baked Brie is the perfect New Year’s Eve appetizer and so easy to make!

Ingredients

Round of Baked Brie

Frozen Puff Pastry

Chopped Pecans (1/2 cup)

Honey (to drizzle)

Instructions

Thaw the pastry sheet and flour lightly.

Place the brie round in the middle of the pastry sheet.

Drizzle with honey and top with chopped pecans.

Cover the brie with the pastry sheet and bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown.

Serve with french bread and/or crackers.

In case you have put off decorating your Roseville apartment this year, but still want to get in the holiday spirit, try these quick and easy holiday decorating tips.

Glass apothecary jars are perfect for holiday decorating.  The Dollar Tree or local craft stores have a large variety of shapes and sizes.  Simply add candy canes, holiday candy, bows, Christmas balls or bows!  Display them on your dining table, shelves or side table.

A live wreath on an interior door, not only adds holiday charm, but also adds the aroma of the holidays!

Wine glasses and Christmas balls make a perfect centerpiece.  Simply place ornaments on the table, then take a stemmed wine glass upside down on top!  Arrange four on your table for a beautiful, unique, and affordable decoration.

Paper whites and pine cones are a beautiful way to decorate your Roseville apartment for holidays.  Purchase bulbs and plant them in mason jars or purchase Paper Whites in full bloom at your local florist, garden or home shop.

These easy apartment decorating tips will have you in the holiday spirit in no time!

Have you ever wondered how the tradition of Christmas lights began? Historians say that the custom goes back to Germany, where Weihnachten was celebrated by illuminating Christmas trees with candles.  A bit of a fire hazard, perhaps, but the start of a wonderful and cherished tradition.

The first electrically powered Christmas lights, known as fairy lights, were displayed at the Savoy Theatre in 1881and in 1895, US President Grover Clevelenad lit the White House Christmas tree with over 100 electric lights.

Christmas displays have come a long way since those humble beginnings and Roseville has its own spectacular holiday displays that include thousands of lights, animated characters, visits from Santa and lights that are syncronized to music.

Here are the addresses to check them out.

1484 Kingswood Drive, Roseville, CA

200 Hillsford Court, Roseville, CA

2204 Thurton Drive, Roseville, CA

607 Falcon Way, Roseville, CA

Thanksgiving is traditionally a celebration with family and friends, but if this year finds you cooking Thanksgiving in your Roseville apartment for just two, try these tips.

1. Even a ten pound turkey (the smallest you can likely get) is still a lot of turkey.  Instead of buying a whole turkey, why not buy a turkey breast, turkey medallions, turkey legs or a Cornish game hen.
2. Cut down on the number of sides.  Yes, you love squash, potatoes, beans, but if there are only two of you, choose just a few of your favorites.
3. Deserts are delicious, but instead of making several pies, go to your local bakery and pick up apple turnovers instead of pies or pumpkin cookies as an alternative.
4. Plan for leftovers.  It is one of the best parts of Thanksgiving.  Make a soup, sandwiches or casserole such as turkey enchiladas!
5. Make it special by putting flowers on the table or bringing out your best china and some candles.   Just because there are only two of you doesn’t mean Thanksgiving can’t be special.