Local Activities Tips & Ideas

Monthly Quote

Catch a Washington Redskins Game

this Month!

Monday, Oct. 2 at Kansas City Chiefs (ESPN) 8:30 p.m.Sunday, Oct. 15 home vs. San Francisco 49ERS (FOX) 1

p.m.Monday, Oct. 23 at Philadelphia Eagles (ESPN) 8:30

p.m.Sunday, Oct. 29 home vs. Dallas Cowboys (FOX) 4:25

pm

Taste of DC 2017Taste of DC is a premier food festival in Washing-ton, D.C. featuring tastings from more than 65 of DC’s best restaurants, food trucks, caterers and purveyors, an Oktoberfest celebration with German beers and authentic fare and a Wine Walk with more than 50 wines. The event has a Kids Zone with interactive games and entertainment, and demonstrations from local chefs cooking up their favorite recipes. For ticket information and more, visit www.thetasteofdc.org. RFK Stadium Grounds, Lot 8, 2400 East Capitol Street, SE. Washing-ton, D.C. October 7-8, 2017, Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-6p.m.

Source: www.tasteofdc.org

Celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month with the Library!Hispanic Heritage Month is observed Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 to celebrate the histories, cultures, and contributions of American citizens of Hispanic descent. Visit www.dclibrary.org/hispanicheritage for a listing of events.

Autumn Health and Safety Tip: Take a Minute for your Health!Being healthy and safe takes commitment, but it doesn’t have to be time-consuming. Most things are so simple and take so little time, that you’ll wonder why you’ve been avoiding them. Taking just a few of the 1440 minutes in a day is worth having a safer and healthier life for you and your family. Below are some steps you can take to help protect your health and safety in one minute or less.Wash hands: Wash hands to lower the risk of spreading germs and getting sick. It is best to wash hands with soap and clean running water for 20 seconds.Protect your skin: Wear sunscreen, seek shade, and cover up to help lower your risk for sunburn and skin cancer. Wear insect repellent with DEET or Picaridin to protect yourself from mosquito and tick bites, which can cause disease. Set your water heater’s thermostat to 120 degrees Fahrenheit or lower to help prevent burns.Buckle up: Lower the risk for motor vehicle-related injuries. Make sure everyone is properly restrained in safety seats or safety belts. Children ages 12 and younger should always be buckled up and seated in the rear seat of vehicles. Placing children in age- and size-appropriate restraint systems lowers the risk of serious and fatal injuries by more than half.Fight the urge to smoke or use tobacco: The urge will usually pass in 2-3 minutes. When you feel the urge, do something else. Take deep breaths and let them out slowly. Drink a glass of water. Carry things to put in your mouth, such as gum, hard candy, or toothpicks. Smoking even a few cigarettes a day and being around secondhand smoke (smoke from someone else smoking) can hurt you and your family’s health. The only safe choice is to quit completely.Protect your hearing: Hearing loss can result from damage to structures and/or nerve fibers in the inner ear that respond to sound. This type of hearing loss, termed “noise-induced hearing loss,” is usually caused by exposure to excessively loud sounds and cannot be medically or surgically corrected. Use hearing protectors such as ear plugs when you can’t lower noise to a safe level.Read food labels: See how much fat, cholesterol, sodium, sugars, protein, and other ingredients are in the product. Note what the serving size is to make sure you don’t eat more calories than you think you’re getting.Place infants back-to-sleep: To help lower the risk of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), always place infants on their backs (face-up) when they are resting, sleeping, or left alone.

Source: https://www.cdc.gov/family/autumn/index.html

Books From Birth is open to all children under the age of five who live in Washington, D.C. Please register the eligible children in your household for the Books From Birth program by visiting www.dclibrary.org/freebooks. If you have any questions or any technical issues filling out the application, please contact us booksfrombirth@dc.gov. Once you have registered, you should receive an email from Imagination Library con-firming your approval.

Management and Resident Services wish a “Happy Birthday”

to all residents born this month!

Newsletter for Columbus Property Management Residents October 2017

Volume 1, Issue 13Table of Contents

Page 2Local DC Activities

Monthly Quote

Page 3Tips & Ideas

Page 4Recipe of the Month:

Financial Tips

Never Write a Rent Check Again

Grievance Policy

October is Breast Cancer Awareness MonthOther than skin cancer, breast cancer is the most common cancer among American women. Getting mammograms regularly can lower the risk of dying from breast cancer. The United States Preventive Services Task Force recommends that if you are 50 to 74 years old, be sure to have a screening mammogram every two years. If you are 40 to 49

years old, talk to your doctor about when to start and how often to get a screening mammogram.What Are the Symptoms?There are different symptoms of breast cancer, and some people have no symptoms at all. Symptoms can include any change in the size or the shape of the breast, pain in any area of the breast, nipple discharge other than breast milk (including blood), and a new lump in the breast or underarm. If you have any signs that worry you, see your doctor right away.How Can I Lower My Risk?The main factors that influence your risk for breast cancer include being a woman, being older (most breast cancers are found in women who are 50 years old or older), and having changes in your breast cancer genes (BRCA1 and BRCA2). Most women who get breast cancer have no known risk factors and no history of the disease in their families. There are things you can do to can help lower your breast cancer risk. The Know: BRCA tool can help you assess your risk of having changes in your BRCA genes.Although breast cancer screening cannot prevent breast cancer, it can help find breast cancer early, when it is easier to treat. Talk to your doctor about which breast cancer screening tests are right for you, and when you should have them.Fast Facts About Breast Cancer:• Each year in the United States, more than 200,000 women get breast cancer and more than 40,000 women die from the disease.• Men also get breast cancer, but it is not very common. Less than 1% of breast cancers occur in men.• Most breast cancers are found in women who are 50 years old or older, but breast cancer also affects younger women. About 10% of all new cases of breast cancer in the United States are found in women younger than 45 years of age.

Source: www.cdc.gov

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Lunch SavingsOne of the best ways to in¬crease your savings is to spend less. Even a simple change such as bringing a bagged lunch to work a few times a week can make a difference. Visit www. feedthepig.org to calculate how a little lunch savings can go a long way.

Source:www.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

Recipe of the Month: Baked Ziti

Ingredients:• 1 pound dry ziti pasta

• 1 onion, chopped

• 1 pound lean ground beef

• 2 (26 ounce) jars spaghetti sauce

• 6 ounces provolone cheese, sliced

• 1 1/2 cups sour cream

• 6 ounces mozzarella cheese, shredded

• 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese

Directions:1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil.

Add ziti pasta, and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes; drain.

2. In a large skillet, brown onion and ground beef over medium heat. Add spaghetti sauce, and simmer 15 minutes.

3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Butter a 9x13 inch baking dish. Layer as follows: 1/2 of the ziti, Provolone cheese, sour cream, 1/2 sauce mixture, remaining ziti, mozzarella cheese and remaining sauce mixture. Top with grated Parmesan cheese.

4. Bake for 30 minutes in the preheated oven, or until cheese is melted.

Source: allrecipes.com