Local Activities & TipsProtect Your Joints With These Housecleaning TipsTo minimize trauma on your body while cleaning, warm up by walking around the house. Then follow these joint-friendly easy cleaning moves.Back-Safe BendingCommon mistake: Bending from the waist.Typical tasks: Unloading washer, dryer and dishwasher; gathering and picking up items; washing dishes; ironing; cleaning under furniture; scrubbing tubs; making beds.Safe solutions:• Follow the old saying, “bend with your knees,

not your back.” Slightly flex knees, and keep a hollow in your back.

• When standing, minimize back pressure by placing one foot on an elevated surface, such as a stepstool or bottom shelf.

• When unloading, use a “golfer’s lift.” Simply kick back the leg opposite your extended arm.

• Kneel or get help for floor-level or awkward tasks.

Reach RightCommon mistake: Reaching with your arm fully stretched.Typical tasks: Dusting; washing dishes; reaching overhead shelves; cleaning windows or walls; picking up objects.Safe solutions:• Keep arms close to your body to minimize

strain on shoulders.• Bring objects to waist level instead of reaching

out with arms.• Utilize wands and poles with extended handles.• Avoid excessive back and arm extension by

using a sturdy stepstool when reaching for overhead items.

Knee Know-HowCommon mistake: Kneeling on both knees.Typical tasks: Washing floors; cleaning low cabinets; scrubbing tubs and showers.Safe solutions: • Kneel on one knee and switch knees often to

minimize and disperse pressure.• Wear kneepads or cushion knees with a piece

of clothing or a mat.Source: The Arthritis Foundation, www.arthritis.org

311 for City Services311 is a toll-free number that allows people in the District of Columbia to request assistance with city services and information. Because it is easy to use and

easy to remember, 311 can help improve service delivery to residents, workers and visitors in our nation’s capital. The call center is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. When should I contact 311? To request city services and information.Examples of typical 311 calls include:• Broken meters• Trash collection problems or to schedule a

bulk pick-up• Potholes• Abandoned autos• Parking enforcement• Tree services• Illegal dumping• Street light repair• District agency phone numbers, addresses

and hours of operationsSource: www.dc.gov

New Year Tips & Advices for A Happy and Positive New Year 2018Create Realistic Goals: The trouble with most New Year resolutions is there’s always a Mount Everest in there somewhere; some unachievable goal that sets one up for failure. Best remember a journey of a thousand miles initiates with a single step, so sensible goals will yield the kind of results we can feel a sense

of accomplishment about.Exercise More Regularly: Exercise is not constrained to the gym. A brisk walk in the park, a swim in the community pool, a bicycle ride through the neighborhood; exercise can be done anywhere and in any number of methods. It’s about being energetic, so get to it!Keep on Moving: Many of us get trapped up in inactive lifestyles that contribute to weight gain and overall ill health. Keep moving by preferring to take the stairs instead of the elevator and ditching the car for a walk to get the morning paper.Intake Healthy Meals: Just wanting to eat healthily isn’t sufficient. With today’s tough schedules, welcoming fast food signs generally, win the day. Preparations every Sunday, though, means there’s no need to resort to the fast food standby during the week.Shift From Unhealthy Snacks to Healthy Ones: It’s hard to repel the urge to snack. Given that self-denial ultimately fails, swapping out those unhealthy snacks with healthier alternates like fresh fruit is a better way to go.Spend More Time With Nature: Human beings were never meant to spend so much time cooped up in workspaces. Empathizing with nature improves mood, enhances immunity and even stimulates creativity.Choose a Hobby: Hobbies aren’t merely for kids. They can lower anxiety levels, boost brain power and recover the ability to focus. Whether it’s knitting or billiards, choose one and get started!Get Enough Sleep: Deficiency of sleep can compound depression and anxiety. Most experts agree the body needs approximately eight hours of sleep every night to be well rested. Sleep is a vital element in being able to function efficiently, both mentally and physically.Create More Time for Family: If happiness in the New Year is the aim, then spending quality time with your family is the way to get there. The beauty of spending time with family or even sharing a simple phone call is that happiness is transmissible. Express love; it’s worth it.It’s the Little Things that Matter the Most: Even the simplest gestures can carry thoughtful meaning. A hand on the shoulder, a surprise dinner; everyone desires to feel like someone is thinking about them. Once 2017 initiates to bite, it won’t be the gifts that will be remembered by loved ones. It’ll be the little things that say: “I love you, and you are persistently in my thoughts.”You Can Do It! Keeping your New Year’s determinations – especially one that’s mentally or physically challenging – can seem impossible. However, once you complete your first resolution, you’ll realize that it’s not only possible – it’s also rewarding and fun. Ultimately, the most successful New Year resolutions are simple lifestyle alterations that can be achieved and maintained from January to December. Source: https://happynewyear-2018.wiki/new-year-tips/

Tips & Ideas

Washington Auto ShowThe show is a huge event displaying more than 700 new makes and models of cars, trucks, mini-vans and sport utility vehicles from over 42 domestic and import automakers. Parking is limited in the area. The best way to get to the Convention Center is by Metro. The closest Metro station is Mt. Vernon Place/Convention Center. Date/Times: January 26-February 4, 2018, Mon-Thurs noon - 9:00 p.m.; Fri, noon - 10:00 p.m.; Sat, 10:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.; Sun, 10:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. (closes at 6 p.m. on Feb. 1) Washington Convention Center, 801 Mount Vernon Place, NW Washington, DC.

For more information, visit www.washingtonautoshow.com

E-Learning through the DC Department of Human Resources SkillPortThe DC Department of Human Resources Center for Learning & Development (CLD) online training is a web-based Learning Management System (LMS) that provides access to training resources. The environment is designed to help one develop and enhance professional and personal skills. Skillport offers more than 5,000 online courses in professional skills of Analyst Research, Business Skills, Compliance, Desktop Skills, IT Skills, Engineering, Government, Well-being, and Certification preparation training courses.Visit dchr.skillport.com for access to thousands of quick, interactive learning resources.For questions, please contact the DCHR Center for Learning and Development at (202)442-9700 or via email at dchr.cld@dc.gov. www.dc.gov

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!

Recipe of the Month: Chicken Tacos

Ingredients• 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts,

cut into bite size pieces • 1 cup lemonade (or water)• 2 tablespoons olive oil• Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil, 25.5 oz • 1 tablespoon lime juice • 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder • 1 bay leaf • 1 (12 ounce) package corn tortillas • 1 head lettuce, shredded • 2 large tomatoes, chopped • 1 (8 ounce) package shredded sharp Cheddar • 1 (8 ounce) jar salsa

• 1 (8 ounce) container sour creamDirections1. In a large skillet over medium heat, combine

chicken, lemonade (or water), olive oil, lime juice, and Worcestershire sauce. Season with garlic powder, onion powder, and bay leaf. Simmer until chicken is no longer pink, and juices run clear, 15 to 20 minutes.

2. Meanwhile, warm the tortillas in the oven or microwave until soft. When chicken is fully cooked, transfer to serving bowl. Place lettuce, tomatoes, cheese, salsa, and sour cream in serving dishes. Each person can create their own wrap, using their preferred ingredients.

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/37906/chicken-tacos/

Newsletter for Columbus Property ManagementResidents January 2018

Volume 1, Issue 16Table of Contents

Page 1Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Page 2Local Activities & Tips

Page 3Tips & Ideas

Page 4Recipe of the Month:Chicken Tacos

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Cervical Cancer Awareness Month

Each year, an estimated 12,000 women are diagnosed with cervical cancer, and, of those, about one-third will die as a

result of the cancer.

But cervical cancer is also a highly preventable and treatable cancer, thanks to improved screening and vaccination. The American Social Health Association (ASHA) and the National Cervical Cancer Coalition have named January Cervical Health Awareness Month to encourage women across the country to get screened for cervical cancer and receive the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine if they’re eligible.

Today, detection tools and inoculations make cervical cancer a condition that is relatively easy to prevent and treat. In women who are not vaccinated and screened regularly, cervical cancer can still be a serious, even fatal, illness.

Two tests can help prevent cervical cancer:

1. The Pap test (or Pap smear) looks for precancers, cell changes on the cervix that may become cervical cancer if they are not treated appropriately. You should start getting Pap tests at age 21.

2. The human papillomavirus (HPV) test looks for the virus that can cause these cell changes.

The most important thing you can do to help prevent cervical cancer is to have regular screening tests starting at age 21.

Source: www.healthywomen.org/ and the cdc.gov