Local Activities & Tips Tips & Ideas Family Friendly Things To Do In American Heart Month Statistics and Facts February Festivities in February LOVE on Valentine’s Day – Feb, 14, 2018: at a Glance Philadelphia is the city of Brotherly Love • The first American Heart Month, which took place and you have probably seen those photos in , was proclaimed by President with a human-size LOVE sign. Stop by Lyndon B. Johnson via Proclamation 3566 on Love Park with someone you love for that December 30, 1963. iconic photo. • The Congress, by joint resolution on that date, has Visit the : Here you can requested the President to issue annually a walk through a heart 15,000 times life size, proclamation designating February as American or take the Sports Challenge Virtual Reality Heart Month. to learn about physics of sport and even • At that time, more than half the deaths in the U.S. climb aboard a steam engine. This science were caused by cardiovascular disease. themed institute offers an interactive way to • While American Heart Month is a federally learn about science. designated month in the , it’s Mummer’s Mardi Gras Parade – Date TBD: important to realize that cardiovascular disease Tour Eastern State Penitentiary: This is The annual Mardi Gras Parade is one of knows no borders. Cardiovascular disease, the exciting February events in better for older kids. Cold, dreary weather including heart disease and stroke, remains the makes the perfect time to visit a cold, dreary Philadelphia. This daylong celebration brings the pageantry of NOLA to a family friendly neighborhood leading global cause of death with more than 17.3 complete with face painting, costumes and of course, the Philadelphia Mummers. The String Bands former prison. The Eastern State million deaths each year. Penitentiary today is a museum, complete will parade throughout the afternoon and you can meet them afterwards. • That number is expected to rise to more than 23.6 President’s Day in Philadelphia – Feb 19, 2018: What better place to spend President’s Day than in with recreation of Capone’s cell. An million by 2030. admission ticket will get you a guided tour this historic American city? Many attractions, especially those focused on the history and role of the • President Lyndon B. Johnson’s proclamation that president are free on President’s Day, including: (offered only in winter), interactive history first declared February as American Heart Month exhibits where you can open a cell block • National Constitution Center 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 525 Arch St. • 220.8 per 100,000: The overall rate of death • Center 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 526 Market St. door, and art installations throughout the attributable to CVD, based on 2014 data. prison. • Benjamin Franklin Museum 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 317 Chestnut St. • On average, someone died of CVD every 40 • The President’s House 7 a.m.-10 p.m. 6th and Market streets Explore the Italian Market: Distract them seconds. That is about 2,200 deaths of CVD each with food! The colors, sounds and smells Philadelphia Auto Show – Jan 27- Feb 4, 2018: Get up close and personal with the newest auto day. creations from every major manufacture – from family cars to exotic sports cars. Some are even will delight all ages. Keep in mind that many • On average, someone in the US has a stroke shops close around 3/4pm so head there in available for a test drive! The Philadelphia Convention Center becomes a playground for car lovers every 40 seconds. This is about 795,000 new or this last week of January. the early afternoon. recurrent stroke each year. On average, someone Visit the Independence Mall Historic Sites: died of a stroke every 4 minutes Things to Do at Night in February This is about 15 different things to do – and • Stroke accounted for ≈1 of every 20 deaths in the be warned, some of them are not open in United States. First Friday in Old City – February 2, 2018: Art Galleries and spaces open their tours to serious the winter, like Betsy Ross’ house, but that • More than 65% of US adults have 2, 3, or 4 criteria buyers and people watchers on Feb 2, 2018 for an informal open house. From 5pm-9pm, there is no at ideal cardiovascular health, with ≈20% adults admission and you can experience the arts community of the Old City. Taste test the best Cheesesteaks: A must in Philly is to have a Cheesesteak. The choices can be Free Things To Do In February within each of these categories. At any age, females tend to have more metrics at ideal levels overwhelming but we have a list of the most commonly ranked locations. Cheesesteak Suggestions: Visit the Philadelphia : On your visit to • Jim’s Steaks at 400 South St. the Mint, you will be able to see the first coin than do males. Blacks and Hispanics tend to have fewer metrics at ideal levels than whites or other • John’s Roast Pork (yes they have Cheesesteaks) at 14 Snyder Ave. press used in 1792! The first one million • Tony Luke’s at 39 E. Oregon Ave. coins minted here took about three years to races. • 85.7 million, or 34.0% of US adults are estimated • Campo’s Deli at 214 Market St. make, but today it takes only half an hour. • Sonny’s Famous Steaks at 228 Market St. Philadelphia Art Museum: After you have to have hypertension, based on 2011-2014 data. • 28.5 million, or 11.9% of US adults are estimated • Delssandro’s Steaks and Hoagies at 600 Wendover St. run up the steps like Rocky, you can view • Ishkabibble’s at 327 South St. Monet’s Japanese Bridge and Water Lillies to have total serum cholesterol levels ≥240 mg/dL, based on 2011-2014 data. • Paesano’s Philly Style at 1017 S. 9th St. and Toulouse-Lautrec’s At the Moulin Rouge. • Carmen’s Famous Italian Hoagie at 51 N 12th St. Admission is name your own price after 5pm • 23.4 million, or 9.1% of US adults are estimated to have diagnosed diabetes, based on 2011-2014 • Pat’s King of Steaks at 1237 E. Passyunk Ave. on Wednesdays and on Sunday, February 4 • Geno’s Steaks at 1219 S. 9th St. 2018. data. • 1 in 6 males and 1 in 7 females in the United Celebrate Chinese New Year: Year of the Dog – Feb. 16, 2018: There are many great Chinese New Wish a Happy Birthday Year events in Philadelphia’s Chinatown! Every year you can find the Lion Dance Parade and usually at Valley Forge: The National Historic Site at States are current smokers, based on 2015 data. • On average, 1 in 3 adults, or 30.4% Do not a midnight fireworks celebration. For more information, visit https://www.phillychinatown.com Valley Forge welcomes you to join them to Source for all Philadelphia activities: www.freetoursbyfoot.com/philadelphia-in-february/ celebrate Washington’s Birthday, complete engage in leisure time physical activity. Hispanic with cupcakes. Feb. 20, 2018. and Non-Hispanic black adults were more likely to As a resident, do you have a grievance? Our grievance policy is available in our Source: freetoursbyfoot.com be inactive. Source: American Heart management office. Please ask your community manager for a copy of it. Recipe of the Month: Chicken and Sweet Potatoes With Shallots

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1. Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot. Add enough cold water to cover and bring to a boil. Newsletter for Columbus Property Management Residents February 2018 2. Add 1 teaspoon salt, reduce heat, and simmer Table of Contents February is American Heart Month until tender, 14 to 16 minutes. Reserve ¼ cup February is a time when people think of the Page 1 human heart as a symbol of love. During of the cooking water, drain the sweet American Heart Month the month of Valentine’s Day, we see more potatoes, and return them to the pot. Mash hearts and bright, red colored clothing than any other time during the year. While with the reserved cooking water. Page 2 Local Activities & Tips purchasing a delicious, dark, chocolate 3. Meanwhile, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil in a heart for your valentine, use this month to large skillet over medium heat. Season the Family Friendly Things to learn more about your risks for heart do in February disease and stroke along with ways to stay chicken with ½ teaspoon salt and ¼ teaspoon healthy. pepper. American Heart Month Statistics and Facts at a What is the Diabetes Connection? 4. Cook the chicken until golden brown and Heart disease which includes heart attack, Ingredients cooked through, 7 to 8 minutes per side. Glance cardiac arrhythmias, cardiomyopathy and heart failure as well as stroke are Transfer to plates. the leading causes of disability and death in people with type 2 diabetes. Page 3 Most people with diabetes do not understand the correlation between • 1 1/2 pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and cut 5. Wipe out the skillet. Heat the remaining 3 Tips & Ideas diabetes and heart disease, but adults with diabetes are 2-4 times more into 2-inch pieces tablespoons of oil over medium-high heat. likely to have heart problems than people without diabetes. Much of the Page 4 process for heart disease may occur prior to your diabetes diagnosis so • Kosher salt and black pepper Add the shallots, rosemary, ½ teaspoon salt, Recipe of the Month: you want to make changes as soon as possible. Fortunately, the American • 4 tablespoons olive oil and ¼ teaspoon pepper and cook, stirring, Chicken and Sweet Heart Association deems diabetes to be one of the many controllable risk • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (each 6 until the shallots are tender, 3 to 4 minutes. Potatoes with Shallots factors for heart disease. ounces) 6. Serve the chicken with the potatoes and Never Write a Rent Check What are Possible Symptoms of Heart Disease? • 4 shallots, sliced into thin rings drizzle with the shallot mixture. Again! Since heart disease is a leading killer, you should be aware of the signs and symptoms. 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