Cambridge CommunityProperties, LP

Cambridge CommunityHousing, Inc.

TrolleySquare

Cambridge CommunityHousing Development, Inc

March 2011

HoursMonday–Friday, 8:30 a.m.–5 p.m.

Important NumbersWinn Office (617) 491-5466HRI/CNAHS Office (617) 868-4858

StaffJon Beauchene Property ManagerAndrew Leichtman

Asst. Property ManagerKhim Kou SuperintendentJ. McNamara, J. Zelaya,J. Drayton, G. Baltaduonis MechanicsHRI/CNAHS STAFFHilary Smith Resident Serviceshsmith@homeownersrehab.org(617) 868-4858, Ext. 210

Triple Your Savings!Thanks to the generous support of

Cambridge Savings Bank, Citizens Bankand East Cambridge Saving Bank, weare currently recruiting for the nextround of Individual Savings Accounts.This program allows you to gainfinancial support and a 3:1 match onhomeownership savings or a 2:1 match

Work OrdersDo you have a leaky faucet that

has been driving you nuts? Do younotice your toilet running into thenight? Do you have a window thatdoesn’t close all the way in your livingroom? If you have any work or repairsthat need to be done in your unit,please call Winn Management assoon as you can to file a work order.An unreported leaky faucet or runningtoilet can waste as much as 10,000gallons of water a year!! Please helpus keep your home comfortable, safeand environmentally friendly, andreport your needed repairs today!

Volunteer in Your CommunityAre you interested in becoming

more engaged with your community?Want to give back to your neighbors?A group of residents went to aCommunity Leadership Institute inOctober and are now planning anumber of upcoming communityevents, and we want you to join us! Ifyou would like to help us servelunches at the Salvation Army,organize our spring sock and can

drives to benefit local agencies or getinvolved in our June CommunityVolunteer Fair and BBQ, please get intouch with Hilary ASAP!!!

FREE Tax PreparationDo you qualify for the Earned

Income Tax Credit (EITC) for 2010?This federal tax credit is given tolow-income working individualsand families to offset the burden ofpaying social security taxes. You donot have to have children to be eligiblefor this refund. Even if you don’tnormally file a tax return due toyour income level, you may beeligible for a tax refund! Don’t missyour chance to get money back thistax season.

For FREE assistance with filingyour income taxes—including helpin determining if you are eligible forthe Earned Income Tax Credit—contact the National StudentPartnership at (617) 349-6342 toschedule an appointment orcontact the CEOC at (617) 868-2900.

for your education savings forevery dollar you save! Contact Hilary ifyou are interested. Slots will be filledon a first-come, first-served basis forany qualified applicants who meet theprogram income guidelines. If you areinterested in saving to start or helpcontinue your home daycare, contactNicole at CEOC at (617) 868-2900x302.

Scholarships AvailableNeed a computer for school?

Worried about how to pay for all thosebooks or the rising tuition costs? Applyfor the HRI/CNAHS annualscholarship fund. Applications can befound at www.homeownersrehab.orgor you can contact Hilary to get onemailed to you. Completed applicationsare due June 2.

Trivia Whiz:Showing the Shamrocks

In March, shamrocks seem to popup everywhere. The three-leavedtoken of Irish luck has roots in bothDruid and Christian traditions, but inIrish lawns, the plant is considered aweed. Here are some other factsabout shamrocks:

• Sham shamrocks? Scholars,botanists and florists argue overthe species of the Irish shamrockof lore. The shamrock often iscounted as part of the cloverfamily, but in drawings of theplant, the typically heart-shapedleaves indicate wood sorrel, amember of the oxalis family.

• Badge of rebellion. In the 18thand 19th centuries, some Irishwore shamrocks to display theirdissatisfaction with British rule.The phrase “the wearing o’ thegreen” is said to have originatedduring this period.

• Snake stopper? The shamrockwas believed to be a remedy forsnake and scorpion bites.Tradition holds that snakes arenever seen near shamrocks.

• Here comes the luck. Toencourage a fortuitous union,shamrocks are sometimesplaced in a bride’s bouquet orworn on a groom’s lapel.

• Drinking of the green.McDonald’s introduced its mintygreen Shamrock Shake in 1970,whetting Americans’ appetite forseasonal specialty beverages.

A Mark of IrelandWhile the Celtic harp is the official

emblem of Ireland, the shamrock is apopular symbol, too. The Irish airlineAer Lingus uses the shamrock in itslogo, and the flag of Montreal featuresa shamrock to represent the Canadiancity’s Irish population.

Put Some Spring in Your StepSpring’s warmer days are perfect

for starting an outdoor walkingprogram. Walking is an ideal exercise.It’s weight-bearing, so it strengthensbones. It’s aerobic, so it improvesheart and lung function. And otherthan the price of a good pair ofwalking shoes, it’s free. So if yourdoctor says it’s OK, it’s time to hit theground walking.

How far? A good beginner’s goal isto head out the door, walk five to10 minutes and then walk back. Ifthat’s easy, next time walk 10 or15 minutes before turning back.Increase your time in five-minuteincrements. Focus on how you feel,not how far you’re walking.

How fast? Aim to walk a bit fasterthan normal, as if you were late to anappointment. But slow down if you feelwinded. You should have enoughbreath to keep up a conversation.

How often? Walking five days aweek is ideal, but any amount ofexercise is beneficial.

Warm up. Stretching can injurecold muscles, so hold off until you’vewalked awhile.

Be safe. Don’t walk alone onsecluded trails, and always carry a cellphone. Protect your skin withsunscreen. Wear reflective clothing ifyou’re walking at dawn or dusk.

Walking is an ideal exercise. It’s weight-bearing, so itstrengthens bones.

Creating Safe PasswordsThese days, it seems as though

every website requires a password.People tend to use the samepassword for many accounts, but thismakes you vulnerable to hacking andidentity theft. The prospect of comingup with a bunch of hack-proofpasswords, let alone memorizingthem, is daunting, but there are sometricks that help.

Make a password at least eightcharacters long with a mixture ofnumbers and letters, upper- andlowercase. Avoid using info that couldbe obvious, such as your name, birthdate or the name of your child or pet.Think of a phrase you won’t forget,and use the first letter of each word.Then replace some of the letters withnumbers. For example, substitute 1for the letter I or L, or a zero for theletter O.

Come up with a core password youcan remember, then add a differentprefix or suffix with numbers for eachsite. For example, “HelloAmazon”becomes “He110Amaz0n5.” Toupdate your password, just changethe number but keep the corepassword the same.

Writing down your passwordscould be dangerous—what if someonefound that list? But you can writedown a clue or part of the password tojog your memory, just not enough soothers could figure it out. Also, don’tput any clues in an obvious placesuch as on a sticky note under yourkeyboard.

It’s Easy Eating GreenWe’ve heard we should try to live a

greener lifestyle by reducing, reusingand recycling. But what about ourdiets? Making environmentallyconscious choices can be better forour waistlines, our wallets andour planet.

Buy local. When you purchaselocally produced fruits, vegetables,meats, eggs and dairy products,you’re supporting area farmers andcutting back on the fuel it takes totruck food across the country.

Go organic. Treating produce withpesticides can pollute soil,groundwater and possibly you. Ifyou’re budget-conscious, aim fororganic when buying produce withthin, edible skins such as berries,grapes and bell peppers.

Eat lower on the food chain.Producing a pound of meat takesmuch more water and energy thanproducing a pound of grain orvegetables.

Ditch the drive-through. Idling inline at a fast-food restaurant wastesgas. Park the car and order inside.Better yet, whip up a quick meal athome. You’ll save packaging wasteand money, too.

Banish bottled water. Even if yourecycle those plastic bottles, it stilltakes energy to produce, transportand recycle them.

Take baby steps. You don’t have togo cold turkey on cheeseburgers.Even small changes, such as eatingone meatless meal a week, can makea big difference over time.

The Perfect Chicken SandwichIngredients:• 1/3 cup mayonnaise• 6 basil leaves, finely chopped• Zest and juice of 1 lemon• Salt and pepper• 8 slices multigrain bread• 2 tablespoons olive oil• 2 roasted chicken breasts, sliced

(use leftover roasted chicken orrotisserie chicken)

• 8 thin slices Gruyere cheeseDirections:In a small mixing bowl, stir together

mayonnaise, basil, lemon zest andjuice. Add salt and pepper to taste.

Brush one side of each slice ofbread with olive oil. Spread basilmayonnaise on the opposite side ofeach slice. Top four slices of bread(olive oil-side down) with chicken.Sprinkle with salt and pepper, ifdesired. Add two slices of cheese overthe chicken and top with remainingfour pieces of bread (olive oil-side up).

Heat sandwich press or skillet, addsandwiches, and cook until goldenand cheese has melted.

To get more tips and recipes, visitwww.GoWithTheGrain.org.

Wit & Wisdom“Diligence is the mother of good luck.”

—Benjamin Franklin

“If one is lucky, a solitary fantasy cantotally transform one million realities.”

—Maya Angelou

“Good luck beats early rising.”—Irish proverb

“Luck is believing you’re lucky.”—Tennessee Williams

“Luck is not chance; it’s toil. Fortune’sexpensive smile is earned.”

—Emily Dickinson

“Nothing is as obnoxious as otherpeople’s luck.”

—F. Scott Fitzgerald

“People always call it luck whenyou’ve acted more sensibly than

they have.”—Anne Tyler

“The day you decide to do it is yourlucky day.”

—Japanese proverb

“I busted a mirror and got sevenyears’ bad luck, but my lawyer thinks

he can get me five.”—Steven Wright

“The worst cynicism: a belief in luck.”—Joyce Carol Oates

“Luck is tenacity of purpose.”—Elbert Hubbard

“I don’t know anything about luck. I’venever banked on it, and I’m afraid of

people who do. Luck to me issomething else: hard work and

realizing what is opportunity andwhat isn’t.”

—Lucille Ball

Boston BruinsHome GamesTD Garden

(617) 624-2327

Bruins.NHL.com

• March 3 vs.

Tampa Bay Lightning

• March 5 vs. Pittsburgh Penguins

• March 10 vs. Buffalo Sabres

• March 22 vs. New Jersey Devils

• March 24 vs.

Montreal Canadiens

• March 26 vs. New York Rangers

• March 29 vs.

Chicago Blackhawks

• March 31 vs.

Toronto Maple Leafs

Through March 6“The Exceptionals”Merrimack Repertory Theatre

Lowell

(978) 654-4678

www.MerrimackRep.org

Through March 20“Mary Poppins”Boston Opera House

(617) 259-3400

www.BostonOperaHouse

Online.com

March 3-6“One Touch of Venus”The Boston Conservatory

(617) 912-9222

www.BostonConservatory.edu

March 6An Afternoon With Garrison KeillorLowell Auditorium

(978) 454-2299

www.LowellAuditorium.com

March 9“A Chorus Line”Lowell Auditorium

(978) 454-2299

www.LowellAuditorium.com

March 11-22Boston Lyric Opera’s “Agrippina”Citi Performing Arts Center

Shubert Theatre

(866) 348-9738

www.CitiCenter.org

March 17, 18Dropkick MurphysHouse of Blues Boston

(888) 693-2583

www.HouseOfBlues.com

March 17-April 10“Two Jews Walk Into a War”Merrimack Repertory Theatre

Lowell

(978) 654-4678

www.MerrimackRep.org

March 22-April 10“Hair”Colonial Theatre

(617) 426-9366

www.BroadwayAcross

America.com

March 24-April 3Boston Ballet’s Elo ExperienceBoston Opera House

(617) 259-3400

www.BostonOperaHouse

Online.com

Upcoming Events:

April 7-17Boston Ballet’s “A Midsummer Night’s Dream”The Boston Opera House

(617) 259-3400

www.BostonBallet.org

May 5-7Berlioz’s “Romeo et Juliette”Symphony Hall

(617) 266-2378

www.BSO.org Boston

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