Archives for March 10, 2015

Simon®, a global leader in retail real estate, is hosting its annual Easter celebration festivities at Brea Mall, Westminster Mall and The Shops at Mission Viejo, offering families the chance to participate in traditional and unique seasonal events.

 

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Bunny Photo Experience

The Bunny Photo Experience gives children the chance to visit with the Bunny and take home a treasured snapshot of the fun occasion.

 

The presenting sponsor for the 2015 Bunny Photo Experience is The Gymboree Corporation – including its Gymboree and Crazy 8 clothing brands and Gymboree Play & Music Centers.

 

Hop into the following locations:

• Brea Mall: Begins Saturday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and runs through Saturday, April 4, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on the lower level near the JCPenney wing. For the full list of dates and times, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/801318743238854.
• Westminster Mall: Begins Saturday, March 14 at 10 a.m. and runs through Saturday, April 4 at 7 p.m.in Macy’s Court. For the full list of dates and times, visit https://www.facebook.com/events/363466660500150/.
• The Shops at Mission Viejo: Begins March 7 and runs through April 4 on the lower level near Nordstrom. Hours are Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.and Sunday 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

 

“We love to hold family-friendly events and we always look forward to watching children interact with the Bunny at Easter,” said Anna Cotter, director of marketing and business development at Brea Mall.

 

Caring Bunny™

Simon’s Caring Bunny™ event will offer families that have children with special needs a subdued environment to participate in the Bunny Photo Experience. Caring Bunny has been developed by Simon and is guided by AbilityPath.org, a national online resource hub and special needs community. Over 90 Simon® properties will host the Caring Bunny this season. Promotional assistance for Caring Bunny has been provided by Autism Speaks.

 

At Westminster Mall on Sunday, March 22 from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. and at The Shops at Mission Viejo on Sunday, March 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Bunny Photo Experience, many steps will be taken to reduce sensory triggers, creating a more comforting environment for children’s cherished visit with the Bunny. Reservations are required and can be made at http://westminstermall.eventbrite.com for the Westminster Mall Caring Bunny event. The subdued environment is likely to include (specific elements or aesthetics may vary):

• Turning off in-mall music, stopping escalators located near the photo set, dimming the lights and shutting down fountains for the duration of the event.
• Eliminating queue lines through the use of a numbering system whereby guests approach the set when their number is called.
• Special activities geared toward the needs of the child during the ‘wait’ period to help the child understand what activities will occur during the visit.

 

Kidgits Club Easter Event

The Simon Kidgits Club® will also host a special, where kids can participate in various Easter activities and games. Participants will receive a special Easter keepsake to take home. The egg-citing celebrations will take place at the following centers:

• Brea Mall: Hosting Kidgits Easter Hop Into Spring event on March 14 from noon to 2 p.m. at the Bunny Photo Experience set, on the lower level near JCPenney.
• Westminster Mall: Hosting Kidgits Eggcellent Easter Extravaganza event on March 28 from 10 a.m. to noon in the Target Court.
• The Shops at Mission Viejo: Hosting Kidgits Easter Eggstravaganza event on March 21 from 10 a.m. to noon on the lower level near Old Navy and H & M, where kids can participate in various activities, and spring-themed crafts, including special entertainment by Nick The Music Man and Jen The Fairy Dancer at 10:45 a.m.

 

The Simon Kidgits Club is a fun and informative program that focuses on health, wellness, education, safety and entertainment for children ages 3-8.  The Simon Kidgits Club has kept children and parents alike amused for over a decade with various events and activities while providing incentives for club members, such as special offers, rewards and games.

For more information about the Simon Kidgits Club, visit www.simon.com/kidgits/.

About Brea Mall

Brea Mall is an upscale center showcasing four major department stores, including Nordstrom, Macy’s, jcpenney and Sears, and more than 175 specialty shops. Brea Mall also features a full-service day spa, a newly upgraded Food Court, and several fine restaurants, including The Cheesecake Factory, BJ’s Restaurant and California Pizza Kitchen, which all feature outdoor patios. In March 2013, Brea Mall underwent a large-scale interior and exterior renovation that touched several areas of the shopping center, including new mall entrances and light fixtures, the addition of family-style restrooms, a brand new children’s Play Area on the lower level, a larger and faster elevator in Center Court, and new flooring, landscaping, handrails, signage and lighting throughout. With the completion of the renovation in April 2014, the center showcases updated textures, colors and amenities, creating a more contemporary and inviting shopping environment. For a map and store listings, as well as directions, events and job listings, visit www.simon.com/mall/brea-mall or call 714-990-2732.

Follow Brea Mall on these social media channels:

Twitter: twitter.com/ShopBreaMall

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/BreaMall

Instagram: www.instagram.com/shopbreamall

 

About Westminster Mall

Westminster Mall is a modern shopping center that features some of the best names in retail including Macy’s, JC Penney, Sears, Target, Victoria’s Secret, PINK, Old Navy and more. In addition to more than 180 specialty stores with shops ranging from teen apparel to shoes to women’s apparel and jewelry, Westminster Mall also features exciting dining destinations such as Outback Steakhouse and TGI Fridays. In November 2008, Westminster Mall completed a multi-million dollar renovation. Included were brand new family restrooms, a first of its kind children’s fully soft play area, new interior and exterior directional signage. The entire lower level of the center was carpeted for guest’s shopping enjoyment and comfort.  For a map and store listings, as well as directions, events and job listings, visit www.simon.com/mall/westminster-mall or call 714-898-2558.

Follow Westminster Mall on these social media channels:

Twitter: twitter.com/ShopWestminster

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/WestminsterMall

Instagram: instagram.com/shopwestminster

About The Shops at Mission Viejo

Among the 150 stores and restaurants at The Shops at Mission Viejo, this indoor mall features Nordstrom, H&M, Macy’s, Apple, Sephora, and The Cheesecake Factory. The Shops at Mission Viejo serves many nearby communities such as Ladera Ranch, Rancho Santa Margarita, Coto de Caza, San Juan Capistrano and the city of Mission Viejo. The Shops at Mission Viejo is conveniently located at the intersection of the I-5 and Crown Valley Parkway in the city of Mission Viejo. With over 150 stores and restaurants, The Shops at Mission Viejo is south Orange County’s main shopping destination. For a map and store listings, as well as directions, events and job listings, visit www.simon.com/mall/the-shops-at-mission-viejo or call 949-364-1771.

Follow The Shops at Mission Viejo on these social media channels:

Twitter: twitter.com/ShopsMV

Facebook:  www.facebook.com/ShopsAtMissionViejo

Instagram: instagram.com/ShopsMV

 

About Simon                                                                                                             

Simon is a global leader in retail real estate ownership, management and development and a S&P100 company (Simon Property Group, NYSE:SPG). Our industry-leading retail properties and investments across North America, Europe and Asia provide shopping experiences for millions of consumers every day and generate billions in annual retail sales. For more information, visit simon.com.

 

About AbilityPath.org

AbilityPath.org is an online hub and special needs community for parents and professionals to learn, connect and live a more balanced life. The website combines social networking features with expert content from AbilityPath.org’s team of educators, parents, therapists and medical professionals.AbilityPath.org was created by Community Gatepath, a nonprofit with over 90 years of experience serving families and children with special needs by fostering hope, dignity and independence. AbilityPath.org may also be found onFacebook and Twitter.

 

About Autism Speaks

Autism Speaks is the world’s leading autism science and advocacy organization. It is dedicated to funding research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism; increasing awareness of autism spectrum disorders; and advocating for the needs of individuals with autism and their families. Autism Speaks was founded in February 2005 by Suzanne and Bob Wright, the grandparents of a child with autism. Mr. Wright is the former vice chairman of General Electric and chief executive officer of NBC and NBC Universal. Since its inception, Autism Speaks has committed more than $500 million to its mission, the majority in science and medical research. Each year Walk Now for Autism Speaks events are held in more than 100 cities across North America. On the global front, Autism Speaks has established partnerships in more than 40 countries on five continents to foster international research, services and awareness. To learn more about Autism Speaks, please visit AutismSpeaks.org.

 

About Gymboree

Gymboree has a rich heritage in dressing children, newborn to 12 years old. From dressy collections to everyday playwear, Gymboree offers colorful, coordinated clothing and accessories – quality clothes that let kids be kids.

 

Gymboree is part of The Gymboree Corporation family of brands, which began in 1976 with its Gymboree Play & Music Centers, offering parent-child play programs. Today, as the Official Sponsor of Childhood, along with franchised and company-operated Gymboree Play & Music locations, The Gymboree Corporation operates three specialty retail brands – Gymboree, Crazy 8 and Janie and Jack – offering unique, high-quality products delivered with personalized customer service in more than 1,300 stores worldwide and onwww.gymboree.com, www.crazy8.com, and www.janieandjack.com.

Credit: Simon Malls.