CAI-NJ December 2020

What activities have some of our other property managers done with their residents during COVID?

At The Grande, we did a “light up the night” every Friday evening at about 9pm. Everyone goes on their balconies with flashlights or other non-flammable lights and shines their lights into the sky in honor of those who are first responders, and to honor those we have lost to COVID-19. It brings a sense of cohesiveness to the community, and gives them something to look forward to.

Stephen Slotnick, CMCA, Property Manager Taylor Management Company, AAMC, AMO

“A lot of little things that we do remind residents that the support is there and that they are not alone.”

During April and May, we had a virtual Happy Hour and a book club discussion via Zoom. Both were a big success. Once the weather got warmer and the outdoor gatherings restrictions were lifted, we had our monthly Outdoor Happy Hour with BYOE (Bring Your Own Everything: chair, food, drink, mask, gloves). Maybe a little inconvenient to carry, but those who came out had a great time. It was clear that residents missed getting together in person. Svetlana Malinsky, CMCA, Property Manager RCP Management Company, AAMC, AMO

We have a tab on our website with recreation ideas that can be done safely from home (virtual tours, virtual concerts, fitness classes you can do from home, etc.) Recreation Management schedules a variety of weekly food trucks in the clubhouse parking lot for resident enjoyment. We also did a Blue Ribbon Project. The Residents Civic Club sponsored a program to sell blue ribbons to be displayed on resident mailboxes to show support for first responders during the pandemic. Property management delivered all of the ribbons; all proceeds went to the local EMS.

Jamie Cullen, CMCA, Property Manager Whittingham Homeowners Association

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