Winter Haven Apartments

Ukulele

2010-11-04T10:48:00.001-07:00

Pictures from Halloween party and Jump on It!

2010-11-02T22:47:00.000-07:00

HALLOWEEN Party

2010-10-28T20:22:00.000-07:00

The next activity

2010-10-17T22:42:00.000-07:00

We have volleyball game coming this week on Wednesday, come and support our team.

Tie Dye Pictures

2010-10-17T22:39:00.000-07:00

UVU Volleybal game

2010-10-09T18:01:00.000-07:00

Time: Wednesday, October 20 · 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: UVU PE Building
Info: Let go together to support our team. Everyone who comes will get UVU T-shirt. Contact your RECs get your free ticket.
Qiang Fu: 801-369-0021 Chris Chacon: 801-615-1028

2010-10-06T00:33:00.000-07:00

Let us have some fun in fall break, come to make your owe colorful T-shirt.
16th October 1PM
Winter Haven North Building the first floor
Cost Free!!!
More questions contact Qiang Fu 801-369-0021

The Pictures from Pizza Making Night

2010-09-27T18:10:00.000-07:00

CupCake Decorating

2010-09-27T18:06:00.000-07:00

If you are still wondering how to decorate your cupcake, come check out at the ZONE.
The When: noon 30th September
The Where: The Zone cross hallway from UVU bookstore
Contact Info: Qianf Fu 801-369-0021 Christ Chacon: 801-636-1402
Cost : FREE

2010-09-16T22:42:00.000-07:00

We have a great time at UVU Volleyball game. That was so fun to watch and enjoy the game in the volleyball court. We will have more sport game in this semester, so next time come and join us to support our UVU teams.

Make Your Own Pizza Night

2010-09-16T22:39:00.000-07:00

This coming Friday We will invite professional chef come to teach us making pizza, so we could experience and have making our own pizza.

Mid-Autumn Festival

2010-09-11T00:56:00.000-07:00

Mid-Autumn Festival is a traditional holiday in China. The UVU ISC and Chinese club plan the event to help everyone in UVU have a chance experience this holiday.
There will be free food and lots of fun.

The Time: 5pm-7pm
The Date: 24th September
The Where: This event will be in UVU center stage.

UVU Volleybal game

2010-09-11T00:54:00.000-07:00

The coming Thursday UVU WOMEN'S VOLLEYBALL team will against NJIT. Come with us to support our Volleyball team! Call your REC to get Free tickets!
Qiang Fu 801-369-0021
Christ Chacon 801-636-1402

Rock Clambing Photo

2010-09-11T00:51:00.000-07:00

Coming Activities

2010-09-11T00:48:00.000-07:00

Hello Everyone

I selected two event from UVU activities list, and there are much more going on in UVU. We also planed the following activities:
1. Make your own pizza competition with Summer wood Apt
We have not select a date for this event yet, but it will be in the last week of Sept.
2. Jump on it. October...
3. Col...or me mine. October
We will keep everyone update on those events.
QiangFu, Chris Chacon
REC

2010-09-08T23:17:00.000-07:00

Hey its Rock Climbing time!!!! Come have fun at the Quarry from 7:30 to 9:30pm! The cost is $5 and that includes your climbing gear. If you need a ride meet in the lobby of building #1. If you have questions call Chris 801-636-1402

2010-09-04T14:23:00.000-07:00

Hello everyone! Chris and Qiang here your REC's, we hope that you all had a blast at the BBQ and congratulations to those who won prizes! We are both extremely excited for this year, this years there will be a ton of fun and great activities! We hope to see you all there.

2010-07-20T09:36:00.000-07:00

SIGN UP TIME!!!!!!!!

The Provo Rafting trip is here! I Hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful weather outside, on Saturday the 31th at 5pm we are doing a Provo Rafting trip down the provo river. All gear will be provided such as life jackets, big Rafting Boat and paddles. Its going to be a beautiful day so make sure you come out and enjoy the day!!

Cost is only $2

Sign up is in the office. Spots are limited

2010-06-21T11:48:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone this Friday were having an outdoor Movie Night!!! We will be watching AVATAR on the BIG screen, you and all your friends are invited to come and watch.

2010-06-08T07:55:00.000-07:00

Hey everyone Chris here again, I hope you are all enjoying your summer so far! If you find your self a little bored at times not taking advantage the beautiful weather, I just want you all to know that us UVU REC's along with WinterHaven we will be hosting FUN activities all Summer long! So make sure when you see a flyer on your door that has a little REC symbol at the bottom, make sure to come out, have fun and and ENJOY your summer to the MAX!!!

This Saturday june 12thwe will be going ROCK CLIMBING!!! And all you need is $5, it will be at the Quarry in Provo. We will be meeting in the lobby of the second building at 5pm then carpool there. Come its gonna be fun!!

2010-05-09T19:40:00.000-07:00

Hey there everyone! My name is Chris and I am the new REC from UVU, and this Friday the 14th we are going to have a summer kick off BBQ! The BBQ will start at 12pm to 2pm so make sure to bring your roommates and come hungry!!

Massage

2010-04-06T08:20:00.000-07:00

More than two dozen residents showed up to get their free massage on 26 March 2010. There were several massage tables offering full-body massages to any Winter Haven resident that wanted one. And the best part is, the massages were absolutely free to anyone who wanted one!
One resident, Justin Halbert, remarked, "I told the masseuse I wanted a deep massage, but once she started going I was like, "no, never mind, that hurts too much!' I ended up just getting a back scratch cause my muscles were too sore. It was free! Thanks Winter Haven!"
Don't miss out next time!

Critical Mass

2010-04-06T08:13:00.000-07:00

Last friday, in lieu of a growing Provo tradition, Winter Haven residents participated in Critical Mass. Though our numbers were few, we added to the fleet of about 75 riders that toured downtown Provo on bicycle. The ride began at the Provo Courthouse and wound it's way through several downtown streets to end at the Veteran's Memorial Park near Seven Peaks.
Critical Mass is a world-wide event typically held on the last friday of every month. The mission of Critical Mass is to help people become aware of alternative, emission free means of transportation. It's also fun to gather with hundreds of fellow bicyclists to ride around town. Some riders rigged speakers and amps to their bikes so that we can enjoy music while we celebrate one of the greatest inventions ever made.

Solid Matter Climbing

2010-03-18T06:48:00.001-07:00

At the dawn of Spring Break, Winter Haven residents had one more thing to do before the holiday actually started. Several of us car-pooled to The Quarry, a local rock climbing gym, to try our had at climbing artificial rock walls. Residents got extremely discounted access to one of the best gyms in Utah County.
One resident, who asked to remain anonymous, said that they had more fun than they would have if they stayed at home and watched television with their room mates who decided not to participate. What a testimony about the power of fun, exercise, and social interaction. Thanks to everyone who came out and started spring break the right way.

Dangerous Games

2010-03-18T06:41:00.000-07:00

On 11 March we gathered with Summerwood apartment residents to participate in games and funtivities. Games included Halo, Dangerous Hunts, Gears of War, and Modern Warfare. For those that didn't want to get involved with electronic games there was board games, dare games and one round of spin the bottle...j/k. About thirty people made it out to this event between the two complexes and it was held in the Summerwood clubhouse- the perfect venue for fun.
Some residents even made up games of their own. Justin Halbert, a Winter Haven resident, made a game out of signing his 2010 census with fictional names. He and other participants would sign their names as "Irving Washington" or "Washington Irving." Great fun, guys!

New Jersey Institute of Suck

2010-03-08T12:10:00.000-08:00

Winter Haven residents attended the UVU Women's Basketball Team last home game. Although the lady Wolverines have struggled throughout the season, falling claim to one of the worst rankings in the "Great" West Conference, they overcame any reservations they had about winning to beat The New Jersey Institute of Technology.
NJIT pulled an early lead, but our Wolverines rallied back to win the game in the final minutes. Thanks to all those that attended and enjoyed free t-shirts and pizza for MAWL members. Good luck with the rest of the season, UVU.

Archery sponsored by Kevin Costner

2010-02-24T17:51:00.000-08:00

When someone says "Archery" what's the first thing that comes to mind? That's right, Kevin Costner shooting an arrow through the hand of Christian Slater in the 1991 Blockbuster movie, Robin Hood. with this image cemented firmly in our minds, more than a dozen of us from Winter Haven went to Jake's Archery to try our hand (pun intended) at this beautiful sport.
The wonderful folks at Jake's Archery provided us with right and left-handed bows, arrows, and cardboard cut-outs of Christian Slater's hand to use as targets. One resident remarked, "I've never shot archery before so I didn't think I would be able to get the hang of it. But when I saw Slater's back-stabbing hand up there in front of me I was like, 'you don't try to usurp your half- brother like that and get away with it.'" Needless to say, this resident's skills greatly improved upon realizing that Slater's "piss and wind" needed to be quelled with his help.
Special thanks to Jake's Archery and an even warmer thanks to those that proved it doesn't pay to be a whiny, self-centered half-brother whose only concern is that "Daddy loved you (Kevin Costner) best."

The Need for Speed Dating

2010-02-11T12:29:00.000-08:00

On 10 February we teamed up with the residents at Summerwood Apartments to have a speed dating session. There was about thirty people, but there was a lot more love. Participants had the opportunity to ask each other questions for about 2 minutes each and then decide if they liked that person. All things were done anonymously so no worries about awkward pressure.
We're happy to say that a few of the residents were able to hit it off quite well. In fact, Trac Norris, who holds the school record in the mile run, said "I didn't think I could find a date from this, I just wanted to have fun! But what do you know, it's like someone cast a 'love-out-of-nowhere spell' on me and I've got a date for this weekend!"
If anyone else has success stories from this event, feel free to share them with us here!

Yoga

2010-02-08T14:54:00.000-08:00

On 3 February we were fortunate enough to have Niki Bennet come and teach us the ways of relaxation, exercise and Yoga. We met in the workout room here at Winter Haven which could not have been a better venue. There were about a dozen people that showed up for this exclusive yoga session and whether you were a beginner or grand master, there was all sorts of fun to be had.
Niki not only provided yoga lessons, but allowed us to delve deeper into the realm of yoga by offering us literature a music. Special thanks to Niki for volunteering to help us and thanks to all those that came.

S"no"w Showing

2010-02-08T12:53:00.000-08:00

We apologize that the snowshoeing activity never precipitated as planned and expected. The school's OAC program really dropped the ball on us and we apologize to the dozen or so you that came out for this event. Our most sincere regards.

"Up" Down below

2010-01-23T09:25:00.000-08:00

Question: What's more ironic than a movie about an old man who floats away in his own house with a boy scout after his barren wife passes away and he beats someone with a walking stick? Answer: Watching it in the underground parking lot.
There may have been some scheduling conflict for most of the residents (by most I mean all but half a dozen) on thursday night because there was a meager showing for the Winter Haven premier of the movie "Up." Despite the low turn out, we enjoyed popcorn, hot chocolate, and we watched the #1 animated film of the year on the big screen.
We owe a special thanks to all those that helped set up and to the handful of people who came and enjoyed the movie. Ladies, we promise that the Gem will be there next time, and guys, we promise that the Gem will be there next time too.

Pass me the rock

2010-01-16T07:41:00.000-08:00

Holler for a dollar! Shout for some clout! Holler for a dollar! Let's turn this party out! Cheers to the thirty residents that joined us in supporting the UVU Men's Basketball team. Unfortunately the team lost to North Dakota, a division one powerhouse, but it was a victory for Winter Haven residents who represented the majority of the attending crowd!
For those of us that attended, we were able to boast our baby blue Winter Haven sports regalia T-shirts and we also got in for free courtesy of the UVU Publisity Office in the Athletic Department. Thanks to all those who attended in supporting our local athletics. When North Dakota ended up clinching onto a narrow victory, it was heart-warming, to say the least, to see all the mad-dog faces from true UVU fans!

Putting the "Extra" in Extravaganza

2010-01-07T20:42:00.000-08:00

On 7 January 2010 we welcomed in the new semester with a blow-out celebration hosted by our comrades in apartment thirteen-BOYZONE! About thirty of our beloved residents attended this celebration of new beginnings.
There were many fun games and funtivities that everyone could enjoy, especially Winter Haven's own Trac Norris who won a $25 gift card because of his profound knowledge about Utah. Cheers to you Trac!
Next week we're going to the UVU basketball game so get ready to mad-dog the opponents with your game-day faces. Special thanks to Winter Haven for hooking us up with the gift card.

Driven For Food!

2009-12-22T18:10:00.001-08:00

There was a meager showing for the Sub for Santa Food Drive. Special thanks to those who did attend and helped gather food for our fellow UVU student families who are less fortunate than ourselves. This certainly is the place for a guilt-trip, but let us remember the words of the great American, Henry David Thoreau:

To many creatures there is in this sense but one necessary of life, Food...None of the brute creations requires more than Food and Shelter...Man has invented, not only houses, but clothes and cooked food; and possibly from the accidental discovery of the warmth of fire, and the consequent use of it, at first a luxury, arose the present necessity to sit by it...Most of the luxuries, and many of the so called comforts of life, are not only not indispensable, but positive hindrances to the elevation of mankind.

Let's not let luxury get in the way of the elevation of mankind.

We Like Sportz and We Don't Care Who Knows!

2009-12-22T17:51:00.000-08:00

On 5 December the true Wolverines living amongst us here at Winter Haven attended the UVU vs. San Jose State Basket ball games. There were about 15 of us that attended the game and we found ourselves overwhelmed with delightfully free food courtesy of the MAWL.
The game appeared to be an easy win for San Jose who the lead by fifteen points until the last quarter when UVU rallied back within a few points. Everyone held their breath until the final minutes of the game when San Jose barely slipped by with a narrow victory. Thanks for all those attended!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_W11zgth-Uk

Are you ready for some American/Grid-iron Football?!

2009-12-01T11:00:00.000-08:00

Putting all debates aside as to what this sport should really be called (most cultured people prefer calling it eggball) and whether or not (clearly not) it is the greatest game of all time, Winter Haven residents enjoyed a brisk game of American Football in lieu Thanksgiving.
Two teams battled it out not only during the actual match, but also the dances that followed each successful play. After wards we enjoyed some sweet unicycle tricks courtesy of McGarren and also some fulfilling breakfast foods. We're happy to report that there were no injuries and everyone there seemed over-joyed by Real Salt Lake's victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Service Never Tasted so Grood (Great and Good)

2009-11-19T17:01:00.000-08:00

Can you imagine not having a hat during the harsh winter months? Or could you imagine not being able to play learning games in elementary school? Neither could we and that's why Winter Haven decided to have a service project that catered to both areas of need.
Those that participated received the satisfaction of knowing they were helping out kids that couldn't read English good and people that were cold because they didn't have hats. Looms and yarn were provided for people to try their hand in weaving and there were small craft supplies for those who wanted to make learning games. Add to this the element of free pizza and it seemed the good times would never stop. In fact, they never seemed to end for Winter Haven's own Justin Halbert who had volunteered everyday at the local food bank (or maybe it was court ordered?). Just kidding, that last part never happened, but it could.

Masquerade Ball

2009-11-02T06:55:00.000-08:00

Several of us attended the much-talked-about Masquerade Ball on the 24th. The ball was held at the Sleepy Hollow golf course clubhouse that sits right by Utah Lake. There were easily a few hundred people in attendance who enjoyed the dance beats provided by a "professional" DJ, followed by a performance by a local band. There were a few elements that seemed to be over-promised and under-delivered, but it was still a good time to be had. Thanks to all those who dawned a mask and attended this event.

You'll never be a concert flautist

2009-10-19T21:10:00.000-07:00

About forty people came to enjoy free pizza and enjoy watching "The Anchorman." Not only was the food tasty, but we got an inside glimpse into the technically challenging world of the Jazz Flautist. Thanks to all those that came and a special thanks to Leane for making it possible.

The hot tub's too hot!

2009-10-19T13:45:00.000-07:00

The first week in October was miserably cold and it seemed that snow was just around the corner. Fortunately we aquired some tiki torches to set the mood right, the hot tub was roaring at full throtle and there was an open charcoal fire to keep us warm all night long.
There were marshmallows to roast and hot chocolate to be had while we amalgamated our auras in the world class hot tub. Luckily Seth's idea to bob for marshmallows in the hot tub never came into fruition, but we did enjoy a wild night of hot tub safety, speedos, music, fires and good beverage.
Special thanks to Leane for helping this event take shape! The hot tub was a great success unlike this one: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5p0QtJMKt1s

What's that smell like?

2009-10-19T13:39:00.000-07:00

Natalie in apartment 216 gave us a treat in culinary artistry. After some serious organoleptic analysis, it was a unanimous decision by the 20 participating residents, that the blanched beans and secret-family-recipe-pasta were the best they've ever had.
What made this occasion all the sweeter is that all the food was free! Natalie taught us how we can prepare a gourmet meal for ourselves and then she was generous enough to let us sample her wares.
Special thanks to Natalie; the blanched beans were exquisite, the pasta was tasty and the lessons were priceless.

Ice Skating-pittsburgh style

2009-10-19T13:33:00.000-07:00

Seven Peaks Ice Arena may have been the venue for the 2002 Winter Olympics, but on 8 October 2009 it was also the venue for a lot of fun. All the Winter Haven residents enjoyed free ice skating on this world-class ice and we're happy to report that there were no serious injuries.
We will report that there were some serious good times to be had there. One resident (who wishes to remain anonymous) said, "this was better than sled ridding and eating perogies, Junz."
Thanks to the forty two residents who came and cheers to those who didn't take anyone out playing tag on the ice.

Sliding Rock, Junz!

2009-09-29T10:43:00.000-07:00

For those of you that were only able to enjoy the aesthetic pleasure of the flyers we passed out, sliding rock was an awesome experiment in fun! The pictures speak for themselves, but I'm sure the thirty or so people that attended will not be forgetting their experience; especially since there is an official blog to remind them!
The hike to get to sliding rock was somewhat wearisome, but it was worth it once we got to the top. There were beverage refreshments as well as ice cream pleasures for everyone that went. The lonely mountain air was soon sliced in half by the gleeful shrieks of delight that were produced by sliding down a natural water slide into a pool of clean creek water. We're also pleased to report that only one person lost their swimsuit bottom in the excitement of the moment (sorry, all photos of that incident have been destroyed per request of the "victim").
It's only fair to give our special thanks to Justin Halbert for letting us use his image for the advertisements. Thanks Justin!

Battle of the Apartments Complexes

2009-09-27T21:02:00.000-07:00

Wednesday 09/16/2009

This week activity was Winter Haven going to the UVU volleyball game. The game was versus 12Th ranked Oregon Ducks. UVU went down in three close games. The intensity of the games was almost a unbearable to watch. This made the games fun and exciting for all that watched even though the games results where undesired.
Winter Haven had a good showing of about 20 people. The MAWL had a composition during the second time out to see who could make a human pyramid the fastest. The Winter Haven MAWL members made the pyramid the fastest and as a result ended up getting 10 free VIP passes to Studio 600.

GO UVU