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August 2011 ANNIVERSARY
Enhancing property values and creating quality of life through recreation, community events and leadership
A RT S F E S T I VA L & W I N E TA S T I N G Come experience some of Colorado’s best fine art at Town Center North, a new location this year, on August 6 and 7 from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Arts Festival will feature local artists who have been chosen by a committee to participate in the show. Town Center North will be filled with one-of-a-kind fine art and fine crafts. Cash awards will be given to the Best of Show for Fine Art and the Best of Show for Fine Craft. Browse
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activity guide new fall activity guide
art while listening to music provided by a variety of local entertainers. Chat with the artist and learn about different media and techniques used to create their work. Children will be entertained with face painting, chalk artists, and more.
30th Anniversary HRCA Activity Guide • September – December 2011
Each year a print illustrating a Highlands Ranch image is created. This year’s print is “Windmill in the Ranch”, painted by Mary Elliott. Signed limited edition prints will be on sale during the wine tasting. There is no charge to attend the festival. Come to the wine tasting tent on August 6 at the Arts Festival to cool off! Spend your afternoon tasting refreshing wine varietals from Highlands WineSeller, sampling delicious appetizers from Vi at Highlands Ranch (formerly Classic Hyatt), while listening to music. Venture out of the tent as you taste to browse beautiful art from local artists. Tickets for
Watch for the September-December
the tasting from 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. are $17 for HRCA members; $20 for program guests,
2011 Activity Guide in your mailbox!
with proceeds benefiting the Highlands Ranch Community Scholarship Fund. Tickets will
The Guide is mailed to all homes
be $20 the day of the tasting for everyone, if not sold out! Over 21 years of age only,
in Highlands Ranch and is available
I.D.’s will be checked. Individual glasses of wine will be sold from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
online at www.HRCAonline.
and 4:30 p.m. – 6:00 p.m. at a cost of $5.00.
org/activityguide and at all four
Visit www.HRCAonline.org/events for Arts Festival information or call 303-471-8859 to purchase tickets for the Wine Tasting.
recreation centers. We have great new programs, classes, and events happening this fall! Registration is ongoing. Find all the details in the new Guide and register today!
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interim Community manager
is published monthly by the Highlands Ranch Community Association, Inc.
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Now that we’re into the second half of our beautiful Colorado summer, we’ve all celebrated July 4th and enjoyed our annual Rodeo, but we’re not done yet! Just check
BOARD OF DIRECTORS Laura Hopkins 303-478-9103 Scott Lemmon 303-346-1412 Brock Norris 720-344-7107 Jeff Suntken 303-346-0664 Gregory Terry 303-329-6199 ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES 9568 University Blvd. 303-791-8958 RECREATION FACILITIES 303-791-2500 Recreation Center at Northridge 8801 Broadway Facility Hours: M-F 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sa. & Su: 6:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
out our Event Calendar at www.hrcaonline.org to stay on top of all our fun community activities coming up in Highlands Ranch during the second half of the summer, including the Arts Festival and Film in the Park this month. The outdoor pools are a favorite hangout for families on hot summer days, at least until the thunder rumbles during the monsoon season! Please remember to stay within arm’s length of all your swimmers as they quickly venture into deeper waters and need to be assisted. Lifeguards are always quick to respond, but appreciate a parent’s watchful eye and close proximity. We want everyone’s pool experience to be nothing but fun! We recently received a copy of an article from the Denver Post from a member about a campaign that another county is kicking off to make residents aware of a dog problem that is common to our community as well. The campaign is called “There is No Poop Fairy”, a push to help people understand that no one else is going to take care of your pet’s waste with the wave of a wand and it doesn’t just go away on its own. It is a quality of life issue, so please take a baggie along on your walks, keep your pets off other people’s lawns as you go, and take care of “business” as it happens. Thanks for taking
Recreation Center at Eastridge
pride in our community.
9568 University Blvd. Facility Hours: M-F 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
The HRCA has many ways to communicate with homeowners, including this monthly
Sa: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
newsletter. The HRCA web site is updated daily with postings and closures; “Meanwhile
Su: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Back At The Ranch” e-ME is emailed the middle of each month with reminders of
Recreation Center at Westridge 9650 Foothills Canyon Blvd. Facility Hours: M-F 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m.
programs and events that are not in the newsletter; our Facebook family has seven topic-pages (Backcountry, Tennis, Sports, Fitness, Race Series, Therapeutic Rec, and Events) which are regularly updated and invite feedback from members; and we tweet
Sa: 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
several times a week. Go to the front page of the HRCA web site to the Stay In Touch
Su: 7:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
tab on the left side bar to get connected. Keep up with your community news and get connected for the latest and greatest. It’s All Right Here!
Recreation Center at Southridge 4800 McArthur Ranch Rd. Facility Hours: M-F 5:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Sa: 6:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Su: 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Copyright © 2011 Highlands Ranch Community Association, Inc. All rights reserved. Permission is required to redistribute, reproduce, modify or republish information from Highlands Ranch Community Association, Inc, in print or electronically.
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Quarterly Assessments
Third Quarter Assessments of $127.00 were due July 2011. Homeowners, thank you for your payments! Please visit our website at www.hrcaonline.org for direct debit information. Should you have any questions regarding your account or need to make an address change, please call 303-791-8958. Thank you!
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HOA news G O O D N EIGH B O R P O LICY
Dictionary defines neighbor as fellowman or friend
board motions
but this isn’t always the case. However, in most
At the July 19, 2011 Board of Directors
instances being a good neighbor who makes a
meeting, the Board took the following
commitment to the standards of the community will
actions:
When you move into your home wouldn’t it be nice if you could take out an “assurance” policy that would guarantee having good neighbors. Webster’s
help develop good neighbors. Approved the Consent Agenda This isn’t as difficult as it sounds if you try to follow some common sense
consisting of:
rules. Keep up the appearance of your property, including play equipment
Minutes of Action from the June 21,
and toys. Maintain landscaping on a regular basis. Check the exterior of
2011 Board of Directors meeting.
your home to see that the paint is in good condition. Don’t store articles (miscellaneous wood, gardening tools, trash containers) where they are visible. Remember to be mindful of your pets. Barking dogs are a crucial issue in many neighborhoods. Pets that run free can tear up trash, chase wildlife and relieve themselves in your neighbors yard and in the open space. Always clean up after pets wherever necessary. Make sure that your children understand rules about trespassing on neighbor’s property without permission.
Eight motions pertaining to noncompliance to HRCA Covenants and Residential Improvement Guidelines. Accepted the comments of the July 6, 2011 Development Review Committee. Accepted the May 31, 2011 Financial Statements as recommended by the Finance Committee. Adopted Resolution 11-07-01 Expanding the Architectural Committee
Park in front of your property. If you have a car that you are not regularly
from five to seven members.
using arrange for storage or store it in your garage. If you use a recreational
Adopted Resolution 11-07-02
vehicle be sure to follow the HRCA 72 Hour Rule.
Amending the Document Retention and Destruction Policy.
Be responsible, considerate and remember the golden rule.
Adopted the General Duties and Responsibilities of Directors and
not i c e of p o l i c y ado p t i on
Officers of HRCA.
At their August 16 Board Meeting the HRCA Board of Directors will
Approved the Response to a Request
consider a proposed amendment to the Fencing Guidelines in the Residential
for Proposal to retain Mountain States
Improvement Guidelines and Site Restrictions.
Employers Counsel to conduct a study
The Board of Directors will also consider adopting the Redistricting Committee Charter. Visit the web site and see Community News on the home
of employee benefits and compensation in the market.
page to review the proposed changes for these two issues.
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volunteer showcase delegate of the month
H RCA VOLU N TEER OF T H E M O N T H
Christina Caputo – Christina
Ken Schumacher – Ken has
has been a volunteer for the
volunteered for the HRCA
HRCA for five years. She has
in many capacities since he
volunteered for the Finance
moved to Highlands Ranch in
Committee and as a delegate.
1995. He currently volunteers
Christina said she volunteers
on the Highlands Ranch
because “I think we are very
Community Scholarship Fund.
lucky to have such a wonderful
Ken enjoys volunteering
community association with so many fun activities and
because he feels fortunate to be able to contribute to
programs and I want to help keep it that way.” Christina’s
the betterment of the community. Ken’s favorite place
favorite places in Highlands Ranch are the outside pools
in Highlands Ranch is the Backcountry Open Space. Our
and the open space trails in the Backcountry. Thank you,
thanks to Ken for making a difference in the community!
Christina, for your years of service to the Ranch.
Eagle News from the backcountry
Arts festival Prints available
On Wednesday, July 20 the Wildcat
The 2011 Arts Festival Print featuring
Mountain Trail opened once again.
“Windmill in the Ranch” by Mary Elliot
It has been closed since March to
is available for purchase at any HRCA
protect a Golden Eagle nest. The
Recreation Center. The prints are $25
eagle nest produced one eaglet in
signed and $20 unsigned.
its first year. Izzy, as she was named in our facebook contest, has left the nest and appears to be
c l i c k i t ! o n l i n e a d v e r t i s i ng
strong. We hope the eagles will return next year. It is absolutely
Check out the HRCA’s online advertising: Click It! It’s your
amazing how fast Izzy grew. We have had a great response and
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wonderful support protecting the eagle nest. It is a big deal to
contractors, and other local businesses and service providers.
have a successful Golden Eagle nest in the Backcountry. There
When we patronize our local businesses, we stimulate the
are not too many Golden Eagle nests in this part of the state so
economy right where we live! Visit www.HRCAonline.org/clickit
we are indeed privileged.
today!
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ke e p up t o d a t e w i t h h r ca o n l i n e . o r g
The HRCA is partnering with Pro Disposal to offer an opt-in
The HRCA web site is your best source for up-to-date
Preferred Provider Trash and Recycling Program for residents
information about everything happening in your community.
of Highlands Ranch. The benefits include lower fees and free
Stay informed on pertinent issues in the Ranch with www.
recycling. Call now to sign up with Pro Disposal 303-791-3827.
HRCAonline.org.
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upcoming events film in the park
3 0 t h Ann i v e r s a r y Concert
Plan to join this HRCA family summer tradition! Bring a blanket and enjoy great FREE family movies! Mark the dates now! August 5 - Ice Age: The Meltdown August 12 - Ferngully: The Last Rain Forest
The HRCA and Metro District invite
August 19 - Alvin & The Chipmunks: The Squeakquel
you to celebrate 30 years of life in
Fridays, August 5, 12, & 19 • 8:15 (or dusk) • Civic Green Park • FREE
the Ranch with a Highlands Ranch
• Sorry, no dogs allowed in the park.
favorite, The Nacho Men! Enjoy popular music and the sunset at Civic Green Park.
culture on the green – Quantum Jazz Band
Thursday, September 1 • 6:30 p.m.
Denver’s Quantum Jazz Band is all about five individuals
• Civic Green Park • Free • Sorry,
coming together to share their common goal which is
no dogs allowed in the park
to create high-energy music that connects with listeners. Comprised of alto saxophone, electric bass, keyboards, guitar, and drums, the Quantum Jazz Band plays not only straight ahead and contemporary Jazz compositions, but
S P OTLI G H T O N T H E P LA Z A
also songs from that pivotal time in the 70’s & 80’s when another form of jazz evolved, called groove or funk jazz. Friday, August 26 • 6:30 – 8:00 p.m. • Civic Green Park • Free • Sorry, no dogs allowed in the park.
• Farmers’ Market & Street Market – Every Sunday through October 30, 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m., Town Center South. This open air market features breads, fruits, vegetables, antiques, jewelry, and more all season long! • Summer Concert Series with Dotsero – Thursday, August 4, 6:30 – 8:00 p.m., Highland Heritage Regional Park, FREE. Pack a picnic and a blanket and come enjoy great music as the sun sets over Highlands Ranch.
Spotlight on the Plaza, a free outdoor entertainment series which offers a one-hour performance on the Plaza at Town Center North, offers its third and final performance of the year. The featured band is
• Dive-In Movie – Saturday, August 6, doors open 7:30 p.m., movie starts at 8:15 p.m. or dusk,Westridge, FREE. Come watch Ice Age: The Meltdown in the pool.
The King Stan Band which plays
• HRCA Splash Mash Dash Triathlon & Kids and Junior Triathlon – Saturday, August 20, 6:00 a.m., Northridge. This triathlon has it all – a Sprint and Olympic option for adults, a kid’s triathlon for ages 5-12, and a new Junior race for 12-18 year olds.
a picnic, chair or blanket, relax and
rhythm and blues with soul! So bring enjoy the show. Wednesday, August 3 • 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. • Town Center Plaza North,
Please check the web site for the most current event information and prices.
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1100 Sgt. Jon Stiles Dr. • FREE
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recreation sports & fitness SWIMMING FOR FITNESS & FUN! The HRCA offers quality coached adult programs for all skill levels year ‘round with programs for both novice and experienced swimmers. Swimming is one of the best ways to keep in shape! Fun and fitness while making new friends is a combination that cannot be beat! For more information, see the new Activity Guide, visit the web site, call 303-471-8942, or email kcornelison@hrcaonline.org.
Yout h B as k e tba l l The Denver Nuggets National Youth Basketball Academy is hosting a 3v3 basketball tournament for boys and girls ages 8-17 Yoga For Athletes at Southridge Come find the edge that you have been looking for every Friday at 10:15 a.m. Poses are designed to strengthen the core, improve alignment and flexibility, and lessen imbalances that lead to overuse injuries. This class is part of the Drop In Fitness/Mind Body Schedule. View pricing information and current schedules at www.hrcaonline.org/ fitsched today. Early Afternoon Zumba Classes Early Afternoon Zumba classes at Northridge are perfect for teachers, nurses, students, and moms! Classes start at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays and are ongoing. Classes are stroller-friendly: babies 18 months and younger who can remain in a car carrier or stroller are welcome in class. For more information, call
on Saturday, August 20 and Sunday, August 21 from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. at Southridge. Team registration is only $120 per team. Teams will play at least three games. All participants receive a ticket to a Nuggets game and a Nuggets t-shirt. To register, visit www. thebasketballacademy.com/nuggets or call 303-405-1105.
T R H i p Ho p D an c e Therapeutic Recreation, in partnership with Streetside South, a dance training studio, is offering the best in hip hop, breaking, lyrical, and modern dance instruction. Classes are Mondays from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. For information, visit www.HRCAonline.org/tr.
K i nd e r S o c c e r This four-week program introduces the game of soccer to 3-5 year olds with an emphasis on skill development and structured games. The program begins in August on Friday evenings or Saturday mornings at Westridge.
V o l l e y ba l l Cam p This camp is designed to improve skills for ages 12-14 while working on court awareness. Go into school tryouts with the confidence you need to succeed! Camp is August 1-5 from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at Southridge.
T e nn i s D oub l e s L e a g u e s Tennis Doubles Leagues offer players a chance to partner up and compete weekly in 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, or Seniors Women’s Doubles matches in a friendly round-robin format. Member team registration begins August 9 and guest team registration begins August 22. The first session begins the week of September 12. For more information call 303-471-8940.
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education youth & adult c o nsi d er t h ese ‘ p re ’ B ack t o S c h o o l p r o gra m s ! It’s still warm outside, but you are probably one of many families
from including: KidzArt on Safari
in Highlands Ranch getting ready to send your kids back to
for ages 5-10, Imagination Creation
school. Though schedules are busy, we don’t want you to miss
Pottery for ages 5-7, or Kid’s Rule
an opportunity to expose your children to important subjects like
the Kitchen for ages 5-7. Your 3-6
art, cooking, or pottery that can help your child in their academic
year old can join our Kid’s Corner
studies as well. Giving your children a chance to be creative,
teachers on August 2 for Slipping Into
exercise their memory and recall skills, develop important public
Fall, August 9 for Bookmark Buddies,
speaking skills and a love for learning are some of the best gifts
August 12 for Under the Sea, or August 23 for Back to School.
you can give them. August offers a variety of classes to choose
For more information, call 303-471-8928.
T a p Y o u r T o es in a ballet class With fall around the corner, it is time to consider which ballet
Ballet, or Parent-Child Ballet. These are wonderful opportunities
class best suits your child’s needs. This fall’s recital is “Candy Cane
to expose your child to ballet in a non-competitive, non-
Lane” so you don’t want to miss out! With a variety of ballet
threatening environment. However, if your child has been in ballet
classes for children ages 3-12, we have a class for everyone! If
before and has advanced skills, we encourage you to consider
your child hasn’t been in ballet before, consider one of our short
the HRCA Ballet Academy. For more information on these great
session classes like Fairy Tale Classics, Dancing Princesses, Mini-
classes, please call 303-471-8928.
B ab y sitting - get R e d C r o ss certifie d Is your 11 year old ready to start a
receive a book and a certification from the Red Cross that
business of his or her own? Consider
is emailed two weeks after the class. It’s a wonderful way to
enrolling your child ages eleven and
expose your child to the responsibilities of taking care of other
up in the Red Cross Babysitting
children, even if it is just their own siblings! These one-day
class. These classes cover emergency
classes are on Saturday, August 13 and 27 from 9:00 a.m. - 4:00
situations, accident prevention, toy
p.m. at Northridge. Participants should bring a lunch. For more
selection, feeding and diapering,
information, call 303-471-8881.
discipline, and interacting with children of all ages. Participants
K i d s kee p m o ving , A u g u st is T u m ble T i m e Keep your kids moving this month with fun, diverse tumbling
and levels of challenging activities. Flip and Dip camps, also in
classes and camps! Sessions start the week of August 9 and run
August, are on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays so don’t
for a month, so they are flexible with your changing schedule.
miss these fun opportunities to tumble and swim from 1:00 -
Classes for ages 12 months to 9 years offer a variety of options
4:00 p.m. For more information, call 303-471-8881.
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facility closures August 1-6 - Northridge facility closed for Annual Maintenance. Outdoor Pool and Tennis Pavilion will remain open during closure. August 15-20 - Eastridge facility closed for Annual Maintenance. Outdoor Pool will remain open during closure. August 20 - Northridge Indoor Pool closed 6:00 - 9:00 a.m. & Northridge Outdoor Pool closed 6:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. for Splash, Mash, Dash Triathlon event. Check the web site for the most up-to-date closure information.
August |events
community partners
For event details, see page 5 or visit HRCAonline.org August 3 Spotlight on the Plaza - The King Stan Band August 4 Summer Concert Series - Dotsero August 5 Film in the Park - Ice Age: The Meltdown August 6-7 Arts Festival & Wine Tasting August 6
Dive-In Movie
August 9
Board Working Session* 6:00 p.m.
August 12 Film in the Park - Ferngully August 16 RAC & Board Meeting* 6:30 p.m. (Recreation Advisory Committee monthly Meeting of Delegates)
Temporary location change: Southridge, Debus Wildcat Mountain Auditorium
August 19 Film in the Park - Alvin & The Chipmunks 2: The Squeakquel August 26 Culture on the Green - Quantum Jazz Band * These meetings are at Eastridge and open to our members.
The HRCA’s ability to bring events to Highlands Ranch is made possible in part by our Community Partners, the Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association (CAA), and the Scientific and Cultural Facilities District (SCFD).