October 2018 Newsletter

October Newsletter

kids playing with pumpkins
apollo employees in costumes

We Love Halloween!

Last year, your friends at Apollo got into the spirit by dressing up as our favorite dead celebrities such as Hugh Hefner, Amy Winehouse, David Bowie, Janis Joplin, Steve Irwin and Jackie Kennedy. This year, we’re doing a team theme. (Some ideas – The Flintstones, The Addams Family, Hocus Pocus)

Come by and say hello to us while Trick or Treating at The Shoppes at Chino Hills. The event starts at 3:00pm on October 31st, and runs until 5:00pm. There will be a costume contest that starts at 4:00pm, as well as many other fun activities, such as trick or treat stations, craft projects, and face painting. We hope to have a booth there to give out candy and prizes to the little ghosts and goblins!

We hope to see you there!

 

Kids trick or treating
Next to Christmas, Halloween is probably the most favorite holiday for kids, and as mentioned, your friends at Apollo!  With candy, costumes, and spooky decorations, there’s not a lot you can do to keep your kids calm! But trick-or-treating can be a little scary for parents with all the ghosts and goblins out on the streets — you never know what could be lurking around the corner. Here are a few tips to keep your kids safe and to let you relax and enjoy it all:Choose costumes that:

  • are flame-resistant
  • have masks that don’t block their vision
  • aren’t too long (so they don’t trip and fall)
  • have props such as swords that are made of soft materials
  • have something reflective on them (so drivers can see them crossing the street)

While Trick or Treating make sure to:

  • walk only on the sidewalks
  • obey traffic signals
  • only walk on well-lit streets
  • bring a flashlight
  • save all the treats to eat at home

Halloween is a fun and exciting time – enjoy it. It only comes once a year! Your friends here at Apollo Insurance Services wish you a Safe & Happy Halloween!

fall collage

Thank you for sharing us with your friends & family!

We appreciate all of our valued customers. Our #1 goal is to help you protect what’s essential in your life and give you the best possible experience while doing so. If we have reached our goal, we hope you’ll spread the word to your family and friends. We would be honored to help them as well. As our way of saying thank you, we’ll send you a $20 gift card for every referral that is sold!

You can call us at 800.426.1088 or click here and complete the form.

pumpkin soup

Pumpkin & Italian Sausage Soup

Here’s a smooth, hearty pumpkin soup recipe to try on a chilly fall evening. The sweetness of the pumpkin complements the spiciness of the sweet Italian sausage. If you like spicier foods, try it with hot Italian sausage.

Ingredients

2 teaspoons olive oil
1 pound sweet Italian sausage
1 medium white onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
3 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 cups milk
2 cups chicken broth
1 15-ounce can of pumpkin
Shaved Parmesan cheese
Chopped parsley (optional)

In a large saucepan heat oil over medium heat. Add sausage; cook until browned. Add onion, garlic, salt and pepper. Reduce heat to medium. Cook 5 minutes or until onion is tender, stirring occasionally.

Add butter to meat mixture, cook until melted. Stir flour into 1 cup milk; stir into meat mixture. Stir in remaining milk, chicken broth and pumpkin. Bring to a boil; reduce heat to low. Cover and gently simmer 10 minutes.

Ladle soup into bowls, Garnish with Parmesan cheese and if desired, parsley.

Enjoy!