Thanksgiving as we all know is a time to give thanks to those we hold near and dear to our hearts. The Arbors of Central Park wants to take a moment and thank each and every resident for making our community the place you call home!

Our office will be closed on Thanksgiving Day.

Should you have a maintenance emergency, please call 817-540-1131 and press 4 to leave a message for our on-call maintenance.

Please have a safe and happy holiday!

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Is there an Arbors of Central Park employee that has “wowed” you, someone who has gone above and beyond and you want to thank them for their hard work? Now is your chance! Stop by the office to get a nomination form.

The person who receives the most nominations will receive 1 full paid day off. Your vote counts – nominate TODAY!

Return the completed form to our office and you will be entered into a drawing for a chance to win one of many prizes. Nomination forms should be returned by November 21st.

If you are looking to expand your family or just want to learn more about the Animal Shelter, then do not miss Bedford's Annual Pet Fair and Adopt-A-Thon. It will take place from 10:00am - 2:00pm on Saturday, November 15, at the Animal Shelter located at 1809 Reliance Parkway. Come out and get some FREE food while enjoying the scheduled entertainment and perhaps bring home a new pet. For more information, please call the Animal Shelter at 817-952-2191.

Please contact the Arbors of Central Park office regarding required pet deposits, rules and restrictions.

We would like to ask each resident to join us in our holiday can food drive. We will be collecting canned foods starting now until Thanksgiving. All food will be donated to the Tarrant Area Food Bank. Here are some examples of the food and non-perishable items that can be donated:

For Families: Canned Meats (Tuna, Chicken, Stew, Chili), Canned Vegetables, Canned Fruits, Peanut Butter, Cereal, Powdered Baby Formula, Dried Soup Mixes, Dried Beans, Boxed Pastas, Rice.

Non-Food Items: Diapers, Toothpaste, Toothbrushes, Soap, Shampoo, Toilet Paper, Paper Towels.

Chocolate Brownie Trifle

Ingredients

1 package brownie mix
1 (3.9oz) package instant chocolate pudding
½ cup water
1 (14oz) can sweetened condensed milk
1 (8oz) container frozen whipped cream, thawed
1 (12oz) container frozen whipped cream, thawed
1 chocolate candy bar

Directions

Prepare brownie mix according to package directions and cool completely. Cut into 1 inch squares. In a large bowl, combine pudding mix, water and sweetened condensed milk. Mix until smooth, then fold in 8oz whipped topping until no streaks remain.

In a trifle bowl or glass serving dish, place half of the brownies, half of the pudding mixture and half of the 12oz container of whipped topping. Repeat layers. Shave chocolate onto top layer for garnish. Refrigerate 8 hours before serving.