DC Local EventsJazz In The Garden Free! Friday Evenings May 19th through August 25th, 5:00-8:30 p.m.

Jazz In The Garden at Pavilion Café in the National Gallery of Art features an eclectic mix of jazz is performed by top

Washington-area artists. During jazz concerts, the Pavilion Café offers a special menu of creative American cuisine and refreshments, including a beer and wine menu. To learn more about Jazz in the Garden concerts and performers, please call (202) 842-6941. Location is Constitution Avenue and Madison Drive entrances at 9th Street, NW.

Source: www.pavilioncafe.com/jazz-schedule.htmlInspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion FairThe George Washington University Museum and the Textile Museum present this visually stunning exhibit through July 24. For five decades, the Ebony Fashion Fair helped to visualize and shape the style of black America, and this special showcase features incredible ensembles from leading designers. The exhibit also tells the tale of Eunice W. Johnson, who withstood prejudice and discrimination to found the fair and bring fashion from all over the world to African-American audiences.

Address for exhibit is 701 21st Street, NW. Closed on Tuesdays and university holidays. Admission $8 suggested donation for non-members. Free for museum members, children, and current GW students, faculty, and staff. Contact 202-994-5200 for hours.

Source: www.washington.orgCapitol Riverfront Free Summer Outdoor Movies Capitol Riverfront will host family-friendly outdoor movies throughout the summer. The vibrant mixed-use community and riverfront destination, located near the Washington Navy Yard and Nationals Park, is a great place to hang out with family and friends on a summer evening to watch a movie under the stars. Bring blankets, chairs, and a picnic. Arrive early to participate in games such as wii on the big screen, trivia and hula hooping.

Dates: Thursdays, June 1 through August 17, 2017Time: 8:45 p.m. Rain or shine.

Location: Capitol Riverfront, Canal Park, SE, Washington, DC, just one block from the Navy Yard Metro. The site is an open space located at northern block of Canal Park at 2nd and “Eye” Streets, SE. The Capitol Riverfront has parking available on the street and several surface parking lots.

July Movies:July 6: Grease (1978) Rated PG-13July 13: Moana (2016) Rated PGJuly 20: Rogue One - A Star Wars Story. (2016) Rated PG-13July 27: Arrival (2016) Rated PG-13

Source: tripsavvy.com

Local Activities

Health Tip of the MonthEat Healthy! Here are some tips to help you improve your diet.• Make half your plate fruits and veggies• Make at least half your grains whole• Switch to skim or 1% milk• Vary your protein food choicesResources• choosemyplate.gov: A tool to show consumers the

recommended portion for each food group: protein, whole grains, fruits, vegetables and dairy

• fruitsandveggiesmorematters.org: A site providing information on how to include more fruits and vegetables of all types in your diet

• health.gov/dietaryguidelines/2015. The 2015–2020 Dietary Guidelines is designed to help Americans eat a healthier diet, with specific guidelines and recommendations Source: doh.dc.gov

Housekeeping TipsHow to Clean the Kitchen In the kitchen, wiping surfaces, keeping tabs on the fridge and washing dishes every day will prevent big time-consuming messes down the line.Keep dishes clean: If you’re a person who tends to let dishes pile up in the sink to avoid washing them, try this trick: For a few days, set a timer before you begin washing the dishes. If you know the task will take just minutes to complete, it will be less difficult to convince yourself to take care of them.How to Clean a Burned Pot: Cover the burned area with baking soda and fill the pot a third to halfway up with boiling water. When the water is cool enough to touch, use your sponge to scrub away the scorch. Then wash the pot with hot, soapy water.Clean your sink: The sink, especially the faucet, should be cleaned more often, considering it’s something we touch with raw-chicken-covered hands. Sponges should be cleaned frequently, too, either by running them through the dishwasher or microwave. If you use a microwave, first make sure the sponge does not contain any metal, then get the sponge very wet and nuke it for two minutes; be careful when you remove it, as it will be hot.Keep Surfaces Clean: Wipe your counter and stovetops with an all-purpose cleaner after use. Stovetops in particular benefit from this type of regular, quick cleaning, as splatters, drips and grease become baked on when left too long.How to clean a stovetop: Something tough will be required to scour away baked-on splatters and greasy film. A Dobie Pad, which is a nonscratch scrubbing sponge, combined with a gentle powder cleanser will make short work of stubborn messes. Tackle the refrigerator: An easy way to keep tabs on a refrigerator is to add one simple task to your trash day routine: When bagging up the garbage, look in the fridge. Are there leftovers that have gone bad? Toss them. How to Clean Spills in the Refrigerator: When sticky spills happen in the fridge or pantry, make short work of cleaning them by soaking a sponge or rag in very hot water then wringing it out. Press the sponge onto the sticky spot then wipe the spill away. If it’s still clinging stubbornly, repeat as needed until the substance loosens up, and then wipe clean.

Source: A Smarter Way to Clean Your House, https://www.nytimes.com/well/guides/how-to-clean

Tips & Ideas

Monthly Quote

Management and Resident Services wish a “Happy Birthday”

to all residents born in July!

Catch a Washington Nationals Home Game

this July!

July 3-5 New York MetsJuly 6-9 Atlanta Braves

July 25-27 Milwaukee Brewers

Newsletter for Columbus Property Management Residents July 2017

Volume 1, Issue 10Table of Contents

Page 2Local DC Activities

Monthly Quote

Catch a Nationals Game!

Page 3Tips & Ideas

How to Clean the Kitchen

Tips to Improve Your Diet

Page 4Recipe of the Month: Chicken Bruschetta

Financial Tips

Never Write a Rent Check Again

Grievance Policy

July is the First Full Month of Summer!Now is the time to prepare for the high temperatures that kill hundreds of people every year.

Extreme heat caused 7,415 heat-related deaths in the United States from 1999 to 2010.

Heat-related deaths and illnesses are preventable, yet annually many people succumb to extreme heat.

Take measures to stay cool, remain hydrated and keep informed. Getting too hot can make you sick. You can become ill from the heat if your body can’t properly cool you off.

The main things affecting your body’s ability to cool itself during extremely hot weather are:

• High humidity. When the humidity is high, sweat won’t evaporate as quickly, which keeps your body from releasing heat as fast as it may need to

• Personal factors: Age, obesity, fever, dehydration, heart disease, mental illness, poor circulation, sunburn, and prescription drug and alcohol use can play a role in whether a person can cool off enough in very hot weather

Everyone should take these steps to prevent heat-related illnesses, injuries and deaths during hot weather:

• Stay in an air-conditioned indoor location as much as possible• Drink plenty of fluids even if you don’t feel thirsty• Schedule outdoor activities carefully

• Wear loose, lightweight, light-colored clothing and sunscreen• Pace yourself

• Take cool showers or baths to cool down• Check on a friend or neighbor and have someone do the same for you• Never leave children or pets in cars• Check the local news for health and safety updates

Source: www.cdcgov

Chicken BruschettaIngredients:• 4 tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil• Juice of 1 lemon, divided• Kosher salt• Freshly ground black pepper• 1 tsp. Italian seasoning• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts, pounded to even thickness• 3 roma tomatoes, diced• 4 slices provoloneDirections:1. In a small bowl, combine oil, half the lemon juice, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, and Italian seasoning and whisk to combine. Transfer to a large re-sealable bag along with chicken; seal and chill, 30 minutes.2. Transfer chicken to a preheated grill and discard excess marinade. Grill chicken over medium-high heat until cooked through, 5 to 7 minutes per side.3. Meanwhile, combine tomatoes and remaining lemon juice and season with salt and pepper. While chicken is still on grill, top each breast with 1 slice provolone and cover grill until cheese is melted, 2 to 3 minutes. Top chicken with tomato mixture and serve.

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Monthly Financial TipsWe all have habits, some better than others. The important thing is how you acknowledge and manage them. Just take it one step at a time.

Overcome your Takeout Tendency• Buy instant meals at the grocery

store, they are cheaper and efficient.

• If you want takeout once in a while pick it up instead of getting delivery and save a couple bucks.

• Decide not to get take out before you get hungry. Once you’re hungry you’ll see take out as the only option.

• Keep water or drinks in your car instead of buying them while you are out.

• Keep a snack with you to eat on the way home from work.

• Keep fast and easy recipes and ingredients on hand for quick and easy meals.

• Plan meals for the week and grocery shop on Sunday.

• Cook a bunch of food or soups, freeze them and bring them out on nights when you are too busy or tired to cook.

Source: Feedthepig.org

Never Write a Rent Check Again! It’s the beginning of the month-you got things to do, places to be, and bills to pay. We know how busy you are and how long that ‘to-do’ list can get.

That’s why we’ve made it as easy as possible to mark “pay rent” off the list every month with our convenient and secure, electronic payment and mobile app option! You can make a one-time rent payment online or with our app without purchasing a money order or standing in line. It’s fast, easy and can be done when you want, from where you want.

Plus it’s FREE! That’s right, FREE! Save time and money by paying your rent online or with our app!

Please contact Susan McMichael at (215) 557-8414 x3211 to sign up today!

Grievance Procedure for ResidentsA resident may ask CPM to reconsider any adverse decision should a dispute not be resolved through normal procedures at the site level. Request for reconsideration must be in writing and must set forth the specific reasons why the resident or prospective resident believes the decision was in error. Any reconsideration request must be limited to the allegation and issues directly related to the alleged adverse action. The complainant must identify all relevant information that he or she believes is incorrect or that was omitted from previous consideration. The request must include all new and material information believed to support the reconsideration request. All grievances will be reviewed by a company officer and will be responded to within 10 business days of receipt. Please direct all grievances to: Columbus Property Management, Attn: Grievance/ Complaint, 2042-48 Arch Street, Philadelphia, PA 19103 or by email to: corporate@columbuspm.org