to the cheer and enthusiasm Calvert House residents bring to it. (Keep your fingers crossed that our good luck in avoiding rain continues!)

A summer reminder: please keep an eye on your convector units and report any wetness or moisture immediately. Part of your convector’s job in summer is to remove humidity from the air, and open drains sometimes clog or leak. Also, if you are going away for any extended period and would like us to check your units, just let us know.

Happy summer! Enjoy the sunshine! And here’s hoping there is a vacation in your future!

Laura Berney

Manager’s Corner

I’d like to begin by expressing thanks to José Peña for his many years of service to Calvert House. José came to Calvert House 17 years ago (eventually moving onsite) and has contributed to the upkeep of the building and the well-being of its residents ever since. While we are sorry to have him leave us, we’re happy for him and his next exciting chapter in life. Best of luck to you, José, and much luck and happiness in the future!

Please save the date of July 29 for our annual summer social! It’s one of our most popular events—its success due in large part

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Summer Social

“Death is the sound of distant thunder at a picnic.” W. H. Auden

If you can name this painting (right) and its location, you may win a fabulous Calvert House mug, an Open City Gift Card and bragging rights. A drawing from all correct responses will determine the winner.

Submit your answer in writing to the front desk or e-mail it to 2401.lberney@communityrealty.com by July 15th. Be sure to include your name and apartment number with your response.

Judging by the number of correct responses, last month’s statue must have been very familiar

Where Art Thou?to people. This bronze equestrian statue of Joan of Arc by Paul Dubois, is on a three-tiered granite base by H.L. Davis and is situated at the lower entrance of nearby Meridian Hill Park.

As many of you noted in your responses, this

photo shows her without her sword, which was stolen in 1978, although it was eventually replaced. The statue was restored in 1994 as part of the “Save Outdoor Sculpture!” campaign in DC.

Mark your calendars! On Saturday, July 29th, Calvert House is hosting its annual Beer and Bratwurst Summer Social. Join your friends and neighbors on the second floor terrace for some fresh grilled brats and ice-cold beer.

Vegetarians and teetotalers, we’ve got you covered! There will be something for everyone at this event, including grilled lemon chicken salad, vegan dogs, black bean chipotle taquitos, cucumber and tomato salad, watermelon, peach and blueberry fruit bowl, delicious sweets and lemonade.

Peggy Surdyk and Good Gracious Catering will be firing up the grill and ready to receive residents on the terrace at 3:30 PM.

We hope to see you there.Please note: The terrace grill

will not be available to residents during this event.

As you know, Calvert House is a great location for viewing the Fourth of July fireworks. Once again, we will have courtesy officers on the roof deck to look after everyone’s safety and viewing enjoyment. The officers will be handing out water and soda and ensuring residents comply with the roof deck rules (posted at both entrances). Remember, NO fireworks, sparklers or glass containers are permitted. Have a happy and safe holiday!

Rooftop Viewing

“Those who won our independence believed liberty to be the secret of happiness and courage to be the secret of liberty.”

Louis B. Brandeis

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If you are a new or prospective resident of Calvert House, we’re glad you’ve visited and/or made your home with us. We know you have choices, and we thank you for making our home your home. Please contact the front

desk and office staff with any questions you might have about the building, amenities or policies. We are here to help you 24 hours a day.

We’re Onlinewww.calverthousedc.com2401.lberney@communityrealty.com2401.rfaulkner@communityrealty.com

Office HoursMonday to Friday.......9 AM to 5:30 PMSaturday.........................10 AM to 5 PMSunday...........................11 AM to 4 PM

Calvert House StaffCommunity Manager.............Laura BerneyAsst. Community Manager....Rosalind FaulknerLeasing Specialist...................Antoinette LloydLead Engineer........................Wayne ParkerLead Engineer........................Jerome WilliamsonEngineer..................................José Peña

www.calverthousedc.com202.462.8900 Phone202.462.2662 Fax

Calvert House2401 Calvert Street, NWWashington, DC 20008

Calvert House has a new dog! While we continue to be a “cat only” building, the Federal Fair Housing Act requires landlords to permit reasonable accommodations for tenants with disabilities, where a doctor or other medical care provider certifies that a tenant would benefit from being allowed

to have a dog or other pet not ordinarily allowed in a building. We now have three service dogs in the building. Puffy, Cooper and now, Truffle. Here’s a photo of Truffle (above) so you can distinguish him from other dogs that are not allowed into the building. Please continue to report any unauthorized animals to the office.

Truffle Comes to CH

“Live in the sunshine Swim in the sea. Drink the wild air.”

Emerson

NATIONAL GALLERY OF ART’S RENOVATED EAST WING—After three years of renovations to existing galleries,

the construction of new galleries and the creation of a new roof terrace, the East Wing reopened with more than 12,250 square feet of new public space. Lively installations of works by Alexander Calder and Mark Rothko are in the new addition. The new outdoor sculpture terrace overlooking Pennsylvania Avenue features several outdoor sculptures, including the

monumental, electric blue Hahn/Cock (2013) by Katharina Fritsch (above), on a long-term loan from Glenstone Museum in Potomac, MD.

BASTILLE DAY CELEBRATION—On Saturday, July 15th, the Embassy of France will welcome Washingtonians to Bastille Day 2017 with dance music and a selection of French and New Orleans cuisine prepared by local chefs. The evening will include auctions (both online and silent) and the traditional Tombola...offering many exciting excursions to New Orleans, Paris, New York City, Washington and more. The French embassy is located at 4101 Reservoir Road, NW. Tickets are $95-$175. Visit franceintheus.org.

JAZZ IN THE GARDEN—Now through August 25th, from 5 to 8:30 pm on Fridays, the National Gallery of Art presents Jazz In The Garden at Pavilion Café. Each week features an eclectic mix of jazz performed by top Washington-area artists, plus a special menu of creative American cuisine and refreshments, including a beer and wine menu. For a list of performers and other information, visit pavilioncafe.com.

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Festivals and Events Summer Fun (with some rules)Sunroom, Roof Deck and

Terrace Rules1. These community spaces

exist for the general enjoyment of our residents and their guests.

2. Private parties are not allowed.

3. Shoes and proper attire must be worn.

4. No music or computers without headphones.

5. Please dispose of trash and cigarette butts in the containers provided.

6. No glass containers are allowed.7. Please do not move the furniture.8. Please keep noise levels down and be considerate of those

apartments located nearby.9. Space closes at sundown.

Roof Deck Specifics

1. Lounge chairs are first come, first serve and should be covered with a towel when used by sunbathers.

2. Sunbathers should wear shoes and cover-ups to and from the roof deck.

3. No grilling of any kind is allowed on the roof. This is a violation of the DC Fire Code. Please use grills on the terrace.

4. Wi-Fi is available on the roof; please call the office or front desk for the current password.

Terrace Specifics 1. Residents must bring their own grill utensils and clean the

grill after use.2. Please share grill space with other residents when there is

high demand.3. No charcoal grilling is allowed on the terrace. This is a

violation of the DC Fire Code. Please use the propane grills provided.

4. Please turn off the propane on the grill AND at the tank.

We ask that all residents be considerate of others enjoying these public spaces with you. Thanks for helping to ensure that the space remains comfortable for all who would like to use it!

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