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Community is at the heart of everything we do at The Apartment Collection at Bay Meadows, and on June 25, the Bozzuto leasing team had the pleasure of celebrating the people who make this neighborhood so special during their annual Resident Appreciation Day. From morning mimosas to evening Bingo, the day was filled with opportunities to relax, connect with neighbors, and enjoy everything that makes life at Bay Meadows unique. We want to extend a heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us and to our incredible neighborhood retail partners who helped make the celebration one to remember.

For Brian, The Apartment Collection at Bay Meadows, Sr. General Manager: Resident Appreciation Day highlighted exactly what makes Bay Meadows feel like home. “RAD Day was a great reflection of the amazing sense of community we have here at Bay Meadows. It was wonderful getting to connect with residents throughout the day and see everyone enjoying the activities, food, and time spent with their neighbors. Seeing residents meet new people, share laughs, and make memories together was truly special. We also loved seeing our four-legged residents join in on the fun—pets are family too! Events like RAD Day highlight what makes Bay Meadows such a vibrant and welcoming place to call home.”

The festivities began in the leasing office, where residents stopped by throughout the day for a complimentary mimosa, sparkling apple cider, and a chance to mingle with neighbors. The fun continued poolside at The Russell, where residents cooled off with floaties, pool games, and plenty of sunshine, while families enjoyed the Resident Fun Zone complete with a bounce house, popcorn, and cotton candy between The Russell and Hawthorne. Throughout the day, our Bay Meadows retail community showed their appreciation in thoughtful ways. The Breakfast Club at Midtown San Mateo served complimentary pancakes and resident discounts, LFBA Studios welcomed residents to a complimentary Lagree class, Basecamp Fitness offered free classes and generous swag bags with two-week memberships for Bingo winners, Clayroom San Mateo invited residents to explore their creative side with discounted pottery classes, and our San Mateo neighbors from Beem Light Sauna introduced residents to complimentary red light therapy sessions in The Russell Clubroom.

The evening wrapped up with a lively Resident Appreciation Social in The Morgan Clubroom, where neighbors gathered around a build-your-own taco bar featuring chicken, beef, fresh toppings, chips and salsa, fruit and vegetable platters, and refreshments before settling in for several spirited rounds of Bingo and prize giveaways. For Leasing Manager Victoria, one moment perfectly captured the spirit of the evening. “One of my favorite moments from RAD Day was Bingo Night. It was so much fun watching residents laugh, cheer each other on, and connect with their neighbors. The sweetest moment was when a resident’s young daughter helped call out the bingo letters and numbers. She took her job so seriously, and it was absolutely adorable. Seeing everyone come together and create those little moments of joy is what made the event so special.”

Namrita reflected on the day’s bigger picture, sharing, “What stood out to me most about RAD Day was the incredible sense of community. It was amazing to see our residents, local vendors, and neighborhood partners all come together to create such a memorable experience. From complimentary treats and fitness classes to red light therapy, an interactive jump house, and a fun pool day, there was truly something for everyone to enjoy. Events like this remind us how fortunate we are to be part of such a vibrant and connected community.”

To everyone who attended, volunteered, partnered with us, or simply stopped by to say hello—thank you for making Resident Appreciation Day such a success. We can’t wait to celebrate with our residents again at our next community event!