Workout Your Outsides and Insides this New Year

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Another New Year approaches and a new list or resolutions is building in the back of your mind. This year, follow through with your promise to be more active and get into shape. We all know it's easy to declare your new resolve, but keeping up with it for an entire year takes a lot of dedication. Winter is a good a time to build up your workout routine … [Read more...]

Celebrate New Year’s Eve Around La Mesa

There's a lot going on around the city of La Mesa, CA and on into San Diego for New Year's Eve, and it's still not too late to make your weekend plans. La Mesa Adult Enrichment Center - Join your La Mesa community for a night of dancing, party favors, and non-alcoholic drinks. La Bella Pizza Garden, Cafe, and Games - Great Italian cuisine, wine, and a … [Read more...]

Pay Your Rent Online with Alterra Residential Access

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Happy Holidays, Alterra Apartments residents! Hopefully you are in the final stretch of your holiday checklist, and hopefully this winter rain isn't dampening your holiday spirits! Good news is that by the weekend we should be seeing sunshine through those grey clouds! Even better news is that your Alterra rent doesn't have to be a holiday expense … [Read more...]

Ice-Skating in San Diego Near Alterra Apartments

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They say it never rains in Southern California. Well, we all know that's not completely true, but snow is a fairy tale condition that most might be worried if it made an appearance in La Mesa. However, Alterra snow-bunnies, I have heard your cry for crisp, winter wonderland experience and I've found a great location for you to get your fill of scarf-covered, … [Read more...]

Urban Walking Trails near Alterra Apartments

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What's not to love about the prime location of Alterra apartments in La Mesa? Aside from your chic apartment and community amenities, La Mesa dwellers enjoy a year of not-quite-as-cold winters and pleasanter-than-most summers. Don't forget you're also a hop, skip, and a trolley ride away from downtown La Mesa, malls, parks, even the beach if you're … [Read more...]

MEGS Donation Give Soldiers Holiday Gaming

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What's on your holiday wish list this year? The electronics department is always full of popular gift ideas, especially with so many high definition, wi-fi ready, 1080p capable toys just waiting to be plugged into your living room. If you're a gamer like me, the big and brighter the screen, the more fun it is to connect with players and compete with almost … [Read more...]

Combat Cold and Flu Season in La Mesa

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Ladies and gentlemen, this is not a drill! The cold and flu season is upon us and microscopic minions are moving in with the intent of causing stuffy and runny noses, soar throats, coughing, sneezing, and all sorts of horrible symptoms! Even if a head cold doesn't seem frightening to you, it can cause for a miserable holiday season with achy, nasty … [Read more...]

Great Digital Gifts

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Here I am, already a week into December and I haven't even begun to holiday shop! My family decided on an "everyone gets one big gift" sort of year, which makes my gift list a lot shorter and spending a lot more communal. My siblings and I are all grown, so our demands are easy to fulfill. I've been set on big screen television for months, my brother his own … [Read more...]

Winter-Friendly Alterra Apartment Amenities

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With all the perks to living in La Mesa, California, Alterra apartments only adds to your living experience by providing you with energy-efficient and money-saving amenities. Thankfully, Alterra is already located in a state that stays comfortable outside year-round. But when the temperatures do fall, you're covered by two very important eco-friendly … [Read more...]