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Monthly Newsletter (February 2022)

MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS: February is filled with SWEET surprises! Get involved and become a part of our community of influencers. Do you love creating content on social media? Follow us on @VieTowers to learn how you can collaborate with us. Stay tuned, more details to come. #VIExYOU RENT REMINDERS: Rent is due on the 1st of the month. To pay your rent online, please visit the Resident Portal. If you have any questions or concerns please email our Accounts Manager at [email protected]. VIE HAPPENINGS: Sunday, Feb 13 – Super Bowl Party in the Social Lounge at 6 PM Friday, Feb 25 – Food Truck Friday in the driveway starting at 12 PM RENEWAL INFO: Get your renewal in before it's too late! Monday, Feb 14 is the last day to renew your lease and keep the same bed space! SPECIAL OFFERS: Academic Achievement Discount Earning a 3.5 GPA at your university is an achievement that should be rewarded! Our community is proud to offer a 5% housing discount to students who obtain this goal for both the Fall 2021 and Spring 2022 semesters. Renewal Special Love where you stay? Renew your lease before Monday, February 28, and be automatically entered to WIN a half month of FREE rent on us. Group Special Your student group or organization can receive $1,000 every time ten (10) of your members sign a lease at our community for Fall 2022. Contribute to your organization's success and start earning today! COMMUNITY U PDATE: We are committed to serving you by prioritizing your safety and the safety of our team members. As a reminder, our leasing office is currently closed to all walk-in traffic and is operating by appointment only until further notice. For any questions or concerns, please call the office at (301) 779 – 2727. MAINTENANCE TIPS: Need help with anything around your apartment? It’s easy to enter a work order! Simply login to your Resident Portal and check out the Maintenance section. CONNECT WITH US! Follow @VieTowers on Instagram and Facebook to see what's happening and keep up with the latest updates.

Monthly Newsletter (January 2022)

MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS: The New Year is here and we're ready to make this a January to remember! Looking to achieve your fitness goals? We're here to help! Follow us on social media @VieTowers and participate in our weekly #VieFit Fitness Challenge every Wednesday this month for the chance to win cool prizes. RENT REMINDERS: Rent is due on the 1st of the month. To pay your rent online, please visit the Resident Portal. If you have any questions or concerns, please email our Accounts Manager at [email protected]. VIE HAPPENINGS : Thursday, Jan 20 – Welcome Back Pizza Party in the Social Lounge starting @ 4 PM Monday, Jan 31 – Hot Chocolate and Donuts in the Social Lounge from 10 AM - 1 PM COMMUNITY REMINDERS: There are perks to being a part of the Vie Family! Our partnerships with local businesses allow us to offer you exclusive discounts. Be sure to use your Resident Discount Card in-store to receive the following discounts at checkout: Qdoba – 15% off any purchase Cold Stone – 10% student discount Old Dominion – 10% off any purchase Revo Nails & Spa – 10% student discount KickHouse – 15% off monthly membership Town Center Wine & Spirits – 10% off wine bottles and 15% off Tuesdays only Pizza Kingdom – 10% student discount Carolina Kitchen – 10% off any purchase *Discounts are only available only to current residents. If you have not received your resident discount card, please call the office. HOLIDAY HOURS: In observance of New Year's Day and Martin Luther King Day, our office will be closed on Saturday, January 1 and Monday, January 17. SHUTTLE UPDATES : Howard University - Regular shuttle service resumes on Tuesday, January 18 University of Maryland - Regular shuttle service resumes on Monday, January 24 RENEWAL REMINDER: Our community is leasing faster than ever and we want you to take advantage of the amazing rates listed for your floor plan. Want to request your renewal? Call our office or email us at [email protected]. CONNECT WITH US! Follow @VieTowers on Instagram and Facebook to see what's happening and keep up with the latest updates.

Monthly Updates & Upcoming Events (December)

MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS: It’s the most magical time of the year! Make this a December to remember and explore all the wonderful things to see and do this month. RENT REMINDERS: Rent is due on the 1st of the month. To pay your rent online, please visit the Resident Portal. If you have any questions or concerns, please email our Accounts Manager at [email protected]. VIE HAPPENINGS: Tuesday, Dec 7 – Live Holiday Trivia on Instagram @ 5 PM Thursday, Dec 9 – Holiday Pizza Party @ Social Lounge from 6 PM to 8 PM Monday, Dec 13 to Friday, Dec 24 – Participate in our 12 Days of Holiday Cheer social media challenge! Follow us on Instagram @VieTowers and get ready to compete for your chance to win BIG. HOLIDAY HOURS: In observance of the Christmas and New Year’s holiday, our office will be closed for the following dates: Friday, December 24 Saturday, December 25 Friday, December 31 Saturday, January 1 CLEANING CHECKLIST: Are you leaving for the holidays? Check off everything on your cleaning checklist, so your apartment is in mint condition when you return: Refrigerator - Discard all perishable foods and wipe down the inside of the refrigerator and freezer. Sweep the floor underneath the refrigerator as well. Kitchen Sink - Wipe down the kitchen sink and faucet and ensure all dishes are washed, and the dishwasher is empty and dry. Thermostat - Turn off or keep the thermostat set on "Auto Mode" at 73 degrees. Trash - Throw away all trash prior to leaving for the holidays. If you plan on leaving before your roommates, we ask that you close your bedroom window and LOCK YOUR BEDROOM DOOR. Do not leave your keys with anyone that may be staying during the break. CAMPUS SHUTTLE: Howard Shuttle Our Howard shuttle will be temporarily unavailable for service as of Tuesday, December 14, and will resume its regular schedule on Monday, January 10, 2022. UMD Shuttle Our UMD shuttle will be temporarily unavailable for service as of Tuesday, December 21, and will resume its regular schedule on Monday, January 24, 2022. CONNECT WITH US! Follow @VieTowers on Instagram and Facebook to see what's happening and keep up with the latest updates.

Monthly Updates & Upcoming Events (November)

MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS : In this season of gratitude, we couldn’t be more thankful for our residents! Check out our Instagram @VieTowers starting Monday, November 8 and participate in our #VIEgratefulGiveaway. We’ll be giving away a customized gift basket full of Fall must-have goodies! RENT REMINDER: Rent is due on the 1st of the month. To pay your rent online, please visit the Resident Portal. If you have any questions or concerns please email our Accounts Manager at [email protected] or call 202-753-0681. VIE INSPIRED: Monday, Nov 1 to Friday, Nov 19 Together We CAN Food Drive Help make a difference and give back to our local community! We're accepting canned goods and non-perishable items to support the First United Methodist Church of Hyattsville. All contributions can be dropped off in the donation boxes near the North and South Tower lobby elevators. VIE HAPPENINGS: Monday, Nov 8 to Friday, Nov 12 – Social Media #VIEgratefulGiveaway Thursday, Nov 4 – Instagram Live Holiday Trivia @ 6:30 PM Thursday, Nov 18 – Thankful Thursday Package Deliveries from 4 PM - 6 PM Monday, Nov 22 - Friendsgiving Dinner @ Social Lounge from 5 PM - 7 PM Tuesday, Nov 23 - Thankful Tuesday Garbage Collection from 2 PM - 6 PM ESSENTIAL CLEANING CHECKLIST: The holiday season is here! With that in mind, we want to give you our essential cleaning checklist, so your apartment is in mint condition when you return. Refrigerator - Discard all perishable foods and wipe down the interior of the fridge and freezer. Don't forget to sweep the floor underneath the fridge as well. Kitchen Sink - Wipe down the kitchen sink and faucet and ensure all dishes are washed, and the dishwasher is empty and dry. Thermostat - Keep the thermostat set on "Auto Mode" at 73 degrees or turn completely off. Trash - Throw away all garbage before leaving for the holiday break. If you plan on leaving before your roommates, we ask that you close your bedroom window and LOCK YOUR BEDROOM DOOR. Do not leave your keys with anyone that may be staying during the break. RENEWAL INFO: Our community is leasing faster than ever, and we want you to take advantage before rates increase. Renew today! Give us a call or email, [email protected] for more info. HOLIDAY HOURS: In observance of Thanksgiving, the office will be closed on Thursday, November 25. We will have limited hours on Friday, November 26, from 9 AM – 1 PM. CONNECT WITH US! Follow @VieTowers on Instagram and Facebook to see what's happening and keep up with the latest updates.

Monthly Updates & Upcoming Events (October)

Monthly Highlights: As we prepare for an increase in guest activity this month due to the Homecoming Events at Howard and UMD, and Halloween, we will be enforcing a guest policy from Saturday, Oct 16 to Sunday, Oct 31. Please check your email in the coming days for more information about this and to ensure you reserve wristbands for guests at the office. Rent Reminders: Rent is due on the 1st of the month. Payments received after the 5th are subject to late fees. To pay your rent online, please visit the Resident Portal. If you have any questions or concerns, please email our Accounting Team at [email protected] or call 301-779-2727. Renewal Info: It’s official. Leasing for Fall 2022 has begun! Contact our leasing office to reserve the same room assignment for the upcoming year and ensure you get the best rate. Community Reminders: Do not leave trash outside your door as this will result in a fine, trash chutes are located on each floor for your convenience Our community is a non-smoking building, smoking is not permitted inside the building or apartments Please remember that we require masks to be worn throughout the building in all communal spaces Mail & Packages: As a reminder our Package Room hours of operation are below. Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 6 PM Saturday: 12 AM – 4 PM Sunday: Closed Vie Happenings: Balloons for Hope Breast Cancer Awareness Fundraiser Monday, Oct 4 to Friday, Oct 8 In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Vie Towers will be hosting a fundraiser to support the fight for a cure to end breast cancer. Be sure to check your email for updates and connect with us on social media to find out how you can participate. Wednesday Wind Down Wednesday, Oct 13 Stop by the Social Lounge from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm to spend the evening with your neighbors and enjoy wine, snacks, music, and more! Halloween #ThrillerTrivia Challenge Monday, Oct 25 to Friday, Oct 29 Follow us on social media @VieTowers for some spooky fun! The first three (3) people who get all answers right will win a $25 Amazon gift card. Nightmare on Vie Street Costume Party Thursday, October 28 Join us in the Social Lounge from 6:00 PM to 11:00 PM if you dare! We’ve got tricks, treats, and bloody good beats. Wear something wicked for the chance to win up a $250 gift card and more. Connect With Us! Follow @VieTowers on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with the latest updates and upcoming events.

Monthly Updates & Upcoming Events (August)

MONTHLY HIGHLIGHTS: Welcome new residents! We're very excited to meet you on Move-in Day! To ensure a smooth experience for everyone, we ask that you log into your resident portal and complete the Move-in Checklist below prior to your arrival: Upload profile picture Pay rent (including any additional fees & deposits) Proof of renters insurance Sign addendums Opt-in for text messages Follow us on social media @VieTowers RENT REMINDER: Rent is due on the 1st of the month. To pay your rent online, please visit the Resident Portal. If you have any questions or concerns please email our Accounts Manager at [email protected] or call 202-753-0681. CAMPUS SHUTTLE : Shuttle service to Howard University and the University of Maryland will begin soon! An email will be sent shortly with more information about the pickup and drop-off schedules. Please continue to check your email for further updates. HOURS OF OPERATION: Package Room Monday – Friday: 9 AM – 6 PM Saturday: 12 AM – 4 PM Sunday: Closed Vie Fit Fitness Center 24-Hours Co-working & Creative Lounge 24-Hours Social Lounge Monday - Sunday: 8 AM - 10 PM Rooftop Lounge Monday - Sunday: 8 AM - 10 PM Rooftop Pool Monday - Friday: 12 PM - 8 PM Saturday - Sunday: 10 AM - 8 PM MAINTENANCE TIPS: Need help with anything around your apartment? It’s easy to enter a work order! Simply log in to your Resident Portal and check out the Maintenance section. TRASH INFORMATION: Please remember to dispose of any trash in accordance with our community's policy. For your convenience, garbage chutes are located throughout the community on every floor. Trash bags left in hallways are strictly prohibited and may result in penalties or fines for everyone living in your unit. Connect With Us! Follow @VieTowers on Instagram and Facebook to keep up with the latest updates and upcoming events.