Local Activities and Community EventsSixers Home Schedule in February:

Wednesday, February 8 at 7 pmvs San Antonio Spurs

Saturday, February 11 at 7:30 pmvs Miami Heat

Friday, February 24 at 7 pmvs Washington Wizards

Monday, February 27 at 7 pmvs Golden State Warriors

Philadelphia Auto Show through February 5The Pennsylvania Convention Center, 1101 Arch Street, Philadelphia PA 19107 • www.phillyautoshow.comWeekdays: 12 noon-10 pm, Saturdays: 9 am-10 pm, Sunday: 9 am-6 pmGeneral Admission (age 13+): $14.00 • Children (age 7-12): $7.00 • Children 6 & under: FREE with ticketed adultActive Military (with ID): $11.00 (must purchase as box office) • Seniors (age 62+): $7.00 (weekdays only; purchase at box office or SEPTA locations) • Group Discount (25+ tickets): $11.00 each

Housekeeping Tips for Less StressMost people don’t’ realize how much clutter causes stress, but it’s true that living in a mess can drain you of time, energy, and even money, creating significant amounts of additional stress. Unfortunately, a cluttered home is the norm. But while stressed, overscheduled people have little time to clean, given the value of having your home as a sanctuary from stress, as well as what you save by being organized, it makes sense to keep your house clean.The key is to be smart about cleaning, and clean in a way that causes little additional stress, or actually helps you reduce stress while you clean. The following low-stress housekeeping tips can help you do both:

Put On Some MusicThere are many proven benefits of music for stress relief, and music is even used to promote wellness in the form of music therapy. Music can actually calm you down or energize you, depending on what type of music you choose. You can harness the stress relieving and energy-inducing powers of music to help your cleaning efforts, so that you’re actually less stressed (or at least no more stressed and tired) when you’re finished, plus you’ll get a boost from the great feelings you get from your cleaner space.

Pare Down and OrganizeToss or donate everything that you don’t need or love. Find a place for everything that’s left, so it’ll be easier to clean up. And don’t buy new things unless you absolutely need them.

Enjoy Your ResultsClean a little bit every day, and you just may have the magic formula for a cleaner, stress-free living environment. Further your rewards and keep your motivation up by enjoying your home when your work is done! If you clean your bathroom, give yourself a regular home spa experience so you can really appreciate all of your hard work. Enjoy a candlelit dinner in your kitchen, burn essential oils to enjoy aromatherapy, and decorate in a way that really makes your heart smile. Once you get used to having your home as a sanctuary from stress instead of another cause of it, you’ll probably be hooked!

Source: VeryWell, www.verywell.com

February is Black History Month

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 understand 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!

Finance Tip: Manage Your Debt to Stay out of DebtDebt management includes strategically paying down the most expensive debt first, like credit card debt, then personal loans, then student loans, and then housing debt. However, debt management is also just as much about avoiding future debt and looking for areas to cut back spending or at least, spend smarter. If you find yourself buying coffee every day or eating out at lunch, think about packing lunches or buying a coffee machine, which could save you money in the long term.” Source: Forbes.com

Tips & Ideas

Check out what’s happening at Columbus Property Management online!Go to www.columbuspm.org for events, resources and more.

NFL eventSuper Bowl LISunday, February 5, 6:30 pmNRG Stadium, Houston, TexasWatch on on FOX

Newsletter for Columbus Property Management Residents February 2017

Office ClosingProperty Management and Resident Services will be closed in observance of President’s Day on Monday, February 18.

Offices will reopen on Tuesday morning.

Grievance Procedure for Residents

A 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

Management and Resident Services wish a “Happy Birthday” to all residents born in January!

Volume 1, Issue 5

Table of Contents

Page 2

Local Activities and Community Events

Page 3

Housekeeping Tips for Less

Finance Tip: Manage Your Debt to Stay out of Debt

Never Write a Rent Check Again

Page 4

Recipe of the Month: Crab Stuffed Whitefish

Monthly Quote

Grievance Policy

February is the month dedicated to raising awareness about heart disease. According to the CDC, heart disease is the leading cause of death in the United States.

Let’s first talk about some important facts about heart disease. This is information from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC):• Every year, about 600,000 people die of heart disease in the United States; that’s about 1 in every 4 deaths!• As stated earlier, heart disease is the leading cause of death for both men and women. In fact, in 2009, more than half of the deaths due to heart disease were in men.• Coronary heart disease alone costs the United States $108.9 billion each year. This total includes the cost of health care services, medications, and lost productivity.

Let’s talk about warning signs and symptoms, because early action is very important. Do you know the symptoms? Help you or your loved ones prevent death or serious injury by knowing these warning signs:• Chest pain or discomfort• Upper body pain or discomfort in the arms, back, neck, jaw, or upper stomach• Shortness of breath• Nausea, lightheadedness, or cold sweats

About half of Americans have at least one of the three key risk factors for heart disease. But what are they? High blood pressure, high LDL cholesterol, and smoking.

Other medical conditions and lifestyle choices can also put people at a higher risk for heart disease. Here are 5 examples:• Diabetes• Overweight & obesity• Poor diet• Physical inactivity• Excessive alcohol use!

The good news is that you can lower your blood pressure and cholesterol to reduce your risk of heart disease. Here are 4 ways you can do this (in no particular order):1. Consult a doctor; follow their instructions and stay on your medications.2. Eat a healthy diet that is low in salt; low in total fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol; and

full of fresh fruits and vegetables.3. Take a brisk 10-minute walk, 3 times a day, 5 days a week.4. Don’t smoke. If you already do, quit as soon as possible. For tips on quitting, visit

smokefree.gov or cdc.gov/tobacco

Source: Safety Training Services, www.safetytrainingservices.net

Recipe of the Month: Crab Stuffed Whitefish Succulent whitefish stuffed with creamy and dreamy crab filling and topped with a lemon butter drizzle…in just 30 little minutes. Ingredients:• white fish - 2 pounds• olive oil - 1 tablespoon• onion - 1/2 cup or small onion chopped (if lactose intolerant

increase to 3/4 onions and omit cream cheese)• garlic - 2 cloves minced finely• crab meat - 1 cup (fresh picked over for bones or imitation

crab) Use fresh crab for gluten free and diabetic friendly diets• cream cheese - 2 tablespoons (I used light cream cheese)- if

lactose intolerant just omit this and add a few more caramel-ized onions and it is just as delicious

• Old Bay Seasoning - 1/2-1 teaspoon or to taste• salt and pepper - to taste• garlic chives - 2 tablespoons chopped finely• Lemon Butter Sauce• butter - 2 tablespoons (Use dairy free margarine if lactose

intolerant)• lemon - juice of one lemon

Instructions:Step 1: Preheat oven to 190 degrees C (375 F)

Step 2: In a medium sauce pan add olive oil and heat to medium heat. Add in onions until they begin to sweat down and even start to caramelise a little bit and then add garlic. Add chopped up crab meat/imitation crab meat, cream cheese (hold if lactose intolerant), old bay seasoning, salt and pepper and garlic chives and stir until well incorporated. Remove crab mixture from heat and allow to cool.

Step 3: Lay out your white fish, remove all bones, skin and wash and dry and lie on cutting board with the back side up and top side facing down. Layer on a thick layer of crab meat mixture on to each fish fillet and spread until it is even.

Step 4: Roll up each fish fillet and lay with seam side down on a greased baking pan. I did not use toothpicks to hold in place and all was fine.

Step 5: Melt butter. In a small cup mix melted butter and lemon juice and if you like a tad bit of the old bay seasoning and a little salt and pepper and drizzle over the tops of the crab stuffed flounder.

Step 6: Bake crab stuffed whitefish for about 20-25 minutes or until they flake easily with fork. It depends on the size of your fish. If you have a smaller fish start checking them after 15 minutes. Every 1o minutes, I drizzled the pan dripping of the lemon butter sauce over the crab stuffed whitefish during the cooking process.

Step 7: Serve the crab stuffed whitefish hot out of the oven with a drizzle of the lemon butter sauce with extra wedges of lemon on the side with a nice tossed salad and vegetable. Source: www.Bamskitchen.com

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