HRCA November 2014 newsletter

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November 2014

t h e 2 0 1 5 B U D G ET The HRCA Finance Committee, a volunteer group, has recommended a 2015 HRCA budget to the Board of Directors. The draft budget is currently posted on the HRCA web site for homeowners to review at www.HRCAonline.org/Budget. A final budget will be adopted at the November 18 Board of Directors meeting.

J e w e l ry & H o l i d ay G i f t Fa i r Just in time for the holidays! Join us on Saturday, November 1, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. at the Recreation Center at Eastridge. This show features jewelry and gifts from over 125 handcrafters and commercial retailers. It’s the perfect opportunity to purchase unique jewelry, scarves, purses, sweet treats, beauty products, crafts, and much more! You will be delighted with the quality and selection. Pick out something to treat yourself or purchase that unique gift for someone special. Admission is free and open to the public!

nutcracker highlights Once again the Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association (CAA) presents the holiday mustsee, The Nutcracker "Highlights.” This is one Christmas tradition that many families enjoy year after year.

The International Youth Ballet is returning to Highlands Ranch to perform one-hour performances of The Nutcracker Suite; perfect for families with small children! This beautiful production, boasting a variety of costumes and lovely sets and decor, is performed by talented dancers ages 6-18 years. This coming-of-age tale has beguiled children and adults alike for over 100 years with the magnificent music of Tchaikovsky and the charming tale by Hoffman. Each child receives a nutcracker of their very own to take home.

Please join us for one of three performances at Southridge: Friday evening, November 21, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. or Saturday, November 22, 3:00 - 4:00 p.m. or 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. This event always sells out, so purchase your tickets now. Seating is first-come, first-served. Tickets are $7 in advance, and $10 the day of the event, if not sold out. Children under two are free if they sit on a parent's lap. Tickets are available online at www.HRCAonline.org/Tickets, by calling 303-471-8859, or visiting any of the four HRCA recreation centers.

B u i l d i n g a l i f e s t y l e t h a t y o u w a n t t o l i v e 1

Jerry f lannery

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CEO and general manager

is published monthly by the Highlands Ranch Community

I can’t believe it, but the holiday season is beginning! Take time

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this month from your busy schedule to give thanks for this

HRCA|event/weather line 303-471-8888 BOARD OF DIRECTORS 303-471-8958 Scott Lemmon Brock Norris Jeff Suntken Dennis Seymour

great community in which we all live. I am sure that you all have many more blessings to be thankful for and may recite them at the table before carving the turkey!

November kicks off with the Jewelry and Holiday Gift Fair on Saturday, November 1.

Election Day is November 4, so if you have not voted early, please take the time to exercise your right and privilege as an American to do so! As usual, this month is full of all kinds of activities for you and your family. Don’t miss the Murder Mystery Theater at the historic Highlands Ranch Mansion on November 7, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m. If you fancy a brisk

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run, we are holding a half marathon on November 8, 9:00 - noon at Paintbrush

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Park. As always, please consult the HRCA web site at www.HRCAonline.org for the

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most current information on all activities.

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Finance Committee and the HRCA Draft 2015 Budget - The HRCA staff, Finance Committee, and Board of Directors have reviewed the budget proposals for 2015. The

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Finance Committee members are volunteers with financial backgrounds from various

Recreation Center at Northridge

disciplines. These members put in many hours participating in regular monthly meetings

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and special weekly meetings during the budget season. I want to thank each of them

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personally. Thank you Lyle Daley, Kay Schneider, Stephanie Young, Sheela Damle, Shon

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Payne, Tom Waters, and, of course, Chairman Jeff Suntken. The Finance Committee

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makes recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding HRCA’s finances and annual

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budget. The budget for 2015 was presented to HRCA Delegates on October 21. To

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review the recommended final draft budget please go to www.HRCAonline.org/Budget.

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Hail Damage - Many of you have already dealt with your insurance companies and the Community Improvement Services department (CIS) about this fall's storms and the hail damage. Those of you that haven’t should be aware that permits are required from HRCA’s Community Improvement Services (covenants) department. Also, be aware

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that there are numerous “fly-by-night” roofing companies seeking your business. Before

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hiring, I highly recommend you check a company on the Better Business Bureau's web site

Recreation Center at Southridge

www.bbb.org/denver/ or simply ask them for their Colorado business license. Always feel

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free to call the Community Improvement Services department with any questions at

303-471-8821.

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Finally, I want to wish you a very happy Thanksgiving and start to a peaceful holiday season!

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cOMMUNITY news w I n t e r p ro p e rt y p r e p

d e c o r at i n g contest

Fall is here, so now is the perfect time to prepare your lawn and landscaping for the winter. Here are some tips to help you prepare.

• Aerate and/or dethatch your lawn.

• Restore bare spots or re-sod the entire lawn.

• Apply a winter fertilizer.

• Prune and remove dead tree branches.

Do you spend hours creating the most festive house on the block during the holidays? Well, by entering the HRCA’s

• Plant trees and shrubs now so that they can become well-established before the

House Decorating Contest, it can pay off!

winter freeze begins.

The first, second, and third place winners

• Before shutting down the sprinklers, give your lawn a good watering to prevent

will each receive a cash award from

root damage that can occur over the winter.

Wells Fargo, and have an award sign

• Disconnect your hoses and have your sprinkler system blown out to prevent pipe freezing.

For more information or specific questions about your landscaping, you can call the Master Gardeners at Colorado State University Cooperative Extension of Douglas County at 720-733-6935 or email mgardenr@douglas.co.us.

placed in their front yard, be recognized in the HRCA News, on HRCA's Facebook page, and have their home’s photo featured on the HRCA web site.

To enter, take a photo of your Highlands Ranch lighted, decorated home at night,

Fall is also a good time to assess your property so you

fill out and submit the online form

can plan and budget for future maintenance needs. We

(where you will upload the photo) by

recommend you appraise your home for the following:

5:00 p.m. on December 8. The home

• Inspect to see if your home will require paint in the

address and photos will be posted on

near future.

• See if there is any exposed wood that needs repair.

• Check all roofing and gutters for needed repairs/maintenance.

• Check fencing for broken pickets, slats, water damage and general maintenance.

www.HRCAonline.org with a map showing the location of each entry.

Everyone is invited to view the festive sights and lights and vote for their favorite home December 10 - 14. The winners will be announced on December 17.

c o m i n g s o o n - HRCA ' s 2 0 1 5 Community calendar

To enter the contest or to vote, visit www.HRCAonline.org/Contest.

Remember, the 2015 Community Calendar will be available for purchase at all recreation centers later this month. This calendar will keep you up-todate on HRCA events, programs, and scheduled recreation center closures!

The calendar is just $5. What a great holiday gift for all your Highlands Ranch friends and neighbors.

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B o a r d U p d at e s The October Board Meeting Motions are available at www.HRCAonline.org.

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ranch updates new! Sip & savor with the experts

planning an

Continuing with our spirit and food pairing line up, HRCA

event?

wine event. Sip & Savor with the Experts is geared for the

and Davidsons Liquor are pleased to present this exclusive true connoisseur featuring all 50 wines from the Davidsons Liquor’s Top 50 Wine List of 2014! Appetizers are provided by Whole Foods Market Highlands Ranch. All participants receive a commemorative stemless wine glass.

In addition, you may wish to join us for a special VIP hour prior to the event. This allows you a private hour with Davidsons Liquors sommeliers to sample special

We have the perfect space available

reserved wines, hors d’oeuvres, receive a gift, and goody bag.

for your holiday party, banquet,

Saturday, November 15 • 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. • VIP hour 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

cocktail reception, or wedding!

• $55 VIP tickets (limited availability) • $40 in advance, $50 day of event, if not sold

The Debus Wildcat Mountain

out • Must be 21+ to attend. IDs will be checked. No exceptions.

Auditorium at Southridge features all the amenities to make your special day a success!

• Live band or DJ capable • Full catering kitchen

Did you know that the Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs Association (CAA) provides students, seniors, and families in our neighborhood the opportunity to take advantage of

• Expansive patio

free and low-cost cultural experiences

• Alcohol permitted*

year-round thanks to support of the

• Table and chair rental

Scientific and Cultural Facilities District

• Special catering discounts

(SCFD)? For nearly 25 years, one penny on every $10 purchase you make in the seven-county metro

• Dinner capacity of 250

area (Adams, Arapahoe, Boulder, Broomfield, Denver,

• Video and sound capable

Douglas, and Jefferson counties) supports a flourishing

• Variety of room set ups • Stage with two dressing rooms Book today! Call 303-471-7020 or visit www.HRCAonline.org/ RoomRentals for more information. * Additional information on an event with alcohol is available by contacting the number above.

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cultural landscape of over 300 science, historical, arts, and cultural organizations. On October 28 the CAA was awarded $90,000.00 to support, in part, our 2015 cultural programming. Events such as the Winter Cultural Series, Highlands Ranch Days, Chinese New Year Celebration, Culture on the Green Series, Classic Car Show, Summer Concert Series, Oktoberfest, and Art Encounters to name a few. The Highlands Ranch community values and takes pride in the arts and culture, which is why our community is one of the best places to live in the metro area.

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upcoming events m u r de r m y ste r y the a t r e

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The historic Highlands Ranch Mansion provides the perfect backdrop for a murder mystery, as well as the proper atmosphere for a casual, comfortable event.

Join us for light appetizers, a cash bar, and meet an assortment of colorful and unsavory characters as you enjoy the "Zombie Murder!"

You, and a select group of people, are hiding in a military bunker, protected from the zombie take-over, when suddenly a murder occurs! You are called upon to help solve the murder, but watch out – there may be zombies right in this very bunker!

Costumes are welcomed and creepiness is the status quo. Enter, if you dare …

Friday, November 7 • 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. • Highlands Ranch Mansion • Tickets $35 and $40 day of event, if not sold out. Must be 21+ to attend. IDs will be checked.

There’s no place like home for the holidays! The HRCA proudly presents Hometown Holiday, the tradition which boasts treats for everyone and lots of hometown cheer! Leave your wallets at home, ‘tis the season of giving and everything at this event is complimentary.

This old-fashioned celebration is a

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winter wonderland of fun-filled festivities

The Classical Music Series season concludes on with

including local choirs, strolling carolers,

Viola Quintets by Brahms and Mozart performed by

food, reindeer, hayrides, and Santa and

the Rotherwood Ensemble. The event is brought

Mrs. Claus! Don't forget to get your free

to you by the Highlands Ranch Cultural Affairs

photo with Santa. He and Mrs. Clause

Association and the Highlands Ranch Mansion.

arrive to light the Christmas tree at 5:00

Appetizers will be served and a cash bar will be

p.m. and they must leave at 7:30 p.m., so

available throughout the evening.

don't be late.

Thursday, November 13 • 6:30 - 8:00 p.m. (doors open at 6:00 p.m.)

Friday, December 5 • 4:30 - 7:30 p.m.

• Highlands Ranch Mansion • $15 in advance, $20 day of event, if not sold out.

• Town Center South • Free

• Highlands Ranch Chamber of Commerce Turkey Day 5K – Thursday, November 27, 9:00 a.m., Redstone Park. Get the whole family out on Thanksgiving Day to participate in this 5K run and walk.

• Holiday Teddy Bear Tea – Sunday, December 6, 10:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., Southridge Recreation Center. Delight in a special teddy bear tea party with all the trimmings and warm your little one's heart with a special outing!

• Showtime at Southridge - Holiday Concert – Friday, December 12, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.,

S p a r k l ing W ine T a sting Enjoy live holiday music while tasting sparkling wines from Davidsons Liquors and a selection of delicious appetizers from Whole Foods Market.

• Friday, December 5, • 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.

• $17 in advance

Southridge Recreation Center. Come enjoy the sounds of the season as the Highlands

• $20 the day of event, if not sold out

Ranch Swing Shift Band performs classic holiday favorites!

• Tattered Cover Book Store • Must be 21+ to attend

Please check the web site for the most current event information.

• IDs will be checked

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Featured classes, camps, activities Blocktime Tennis winter Session Keep your tennis game sharp over the winter! Purchase blocktime to assure you have a weekly court to play on over the cold snowy months ahead! Applications for the next session of blocktime are available November 3, and the application deadline is Monday, December 1. The 15 week winter session is January 5 through April 26. For details and F r ee f I T N E S S E X P O

to complete an application by phone call 303-471-8940, or come to the tennis pavilion at Northridge.

Come check out all the great programs HRCA Fitness has to offer at our free Fitness Expo. See class demos, ask for

Yo u t h B oys B a s k e t b a l l L e ag u e

personal training and nutrition advice,

Is your son ready for an organized basketball league? Sign up

win giveaways, and more! Come

for HRCA Youth Boys Basketball. Don’t miss out on this highly

dressed in your athletic attire to sample

popular league featuring both recreational and competitive

a class or two. Personal trainers will

divisions for 1st - 8th grade boys. The season consists of weekly

be there to answer questions about

practices, eight-games, and a season ending jamboree for 1st

our fitness programs and to give free

and 2nd graders and a tournament for the 3rd - 8th grade

body fat measurements. For more

teams. This league is open to individual participants looking to

information call 303-471-7044.

join a team or a team already formed. Registration deadline is

• Saturday, November 15

Friday, December 5, so sign up today!

• 10:00 a.m. - noon • Debus Wildcat Mountain Auditorium at Southridge.

P e r s o n a l T r a i n i n g Sp e c i a l Get a discount on a 12-session personal training package to get you in shape before the holiday party season. Being conscious

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about fitness and nutrition makes it easier to resist some of the

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inevitable holiday calories. With 15 certified personal trainers on

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staff, HRCA is sure to have the right trainer to help you achieve

HRCA welcomes Valor, Rock Canyon,

your health and fitness goals. Our trainers are experienced

Thunder Ridge, Mountain Vista, and

with all ages and abilities, recreational and elite athletes, and are

Highlands Ranch High School girls

qualified to work with a number of chronic and temporary illnesses and injuries.

swim teams. November - January the

The special 12-session package is $432 ($36 per session – our lowest rate). You can

Westridge, Eastridge, and Northridge

purchase this discounted package November 1 - 26. Both new and current Personal

pools host these team training

Training clients are invited to take advantage of this great deal! For more information call

sessions. Pool schedules are available

303-471-7044.

at www.HRCAonline.org/Schedules and at each recreation center.

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Featured classes, camps, activities T h e P o w e r o f A rt, t h e p o w e r o f i m a g i n at i o n As Albert Einstein once said, “Imagination is more powerful than knowledge.” Is it time for you and your child to nurture your imaginations? HRCA offers a variety of art and pottery programs to suit all ages and family schedules.

Spark your child's creativity with Awesome Autumn Animals for 2 - 3½ year olds, Thanksgiving Feast of Fun! for 3½ - 5 year olds, or Nature's Cornucopia for children ages 5 - 11. Our new glue sticks class for children ages 3 - 7 is titled We Give Thanks. Harvest time is the theme for Play with Clay, Muddy Buddies, and Mud Pies pottery classes this month. For adults, we have a beginning drawing and painting and a beginning photography class. Be sure to consider our Pottery with a Purpose class on November 2 to make candle holders. For more information, please call 303-471-8853.

Give Thanks classes

Tu n e u p w i t h m u s i c

Leaves are on the ground, snow is beginning

Music fosters important developmental skills

to fall and you want to find a fun, engaging

in your children, such as improving memory

indoor activity for your little one! Consider

and language development, and reinforcing

our Creative Kids classes at the Recreation

listening and creativity. We offer a variety of

Center at Eastridge. In November we offer

music classes at HRCA including Fun Keys,

Tuesday and Friday classes with these themes:

Little Wing Music, Kindermusik, and Crocodile

Let’s be Thankful, Cornucopias, Gobble Gobble, Pilgrims and Pumpkins. Fall

Rock. Classes range from 9:00 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Get your child

Harvest is the theme for 2 Times the Fun and Stepping Stones. It’s a great

enrolled for these music classes! For more information, please call

time to get your child involved and their teachers are excited to have

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them! For more information, please call 303-471-8818.

B a c k c o u n t ry W i l d e r n e s s area opens new Trails

I n d o o r a r c h e ry s e a s o n at w e s t r i dg e

On October 6, to the delight of many bikers,

Our stellar archery program is going on now at the Recreation

hikers, and runners, we celebrated the grand

Center at Westridge's indoor turf through April. The beginner

opening of 3.3 additional miles of natural

class, Explore Archery, is on Sundays and is for all ages.

surface trails in the Backcountry Wilderness Area. The new trails are an expansion of the existing Highlands Point Trail System south of Mountain Vista High School. The HRCA now has 14 miles of single track trail, along with 12 miles of the Douglas County Trail through the Backcountry. Adrenalin Cycles and the Highlands Ranch Composite High School Mountain Bike Team joined us at the Grand Opening and also put in many volunteer hours to help complete the new trails.

Like all of our trails, they are professionally built using sustainable trail construction principles and located to minimize impact on habitat and

We also offer Junior Olympic Archery Development classes for the kids who want to develop their skills. We are lucky to have a U.S. Olympic Team Archery Coach to teach these classes. He uses the same training system at HRCA that is used to prepare Olympic archers.

Winter is a great time to check out one of his classes. All the archery class dates, times, and other details are online: www.HRCAonline.org/Registration.

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Facility closures November 1 - Eastridge basketball courts & track closed 7:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. for Jewelry & Holiday Gift Fair set up.

November 11 - Eastridge Administration office closed for Veteran's Day. November 27 - All Recreation Centers closed for Thanksgiving Holiday.

November 27 & 28 - Eastridge Administrative office closed for Thanksgiving Holiday.

Check the web site for the most up-to-date closure information.

November|events For event details, see page 5 or visit HRCAonline.org

November 1

Jewelry & Holiday Gift Fair

November 7

Murder Mystery Theater - Zombie Murder

November 8

Senior Health & Information Fair

November 8

Backcountry Wilderness 1/2 Marathon

November 10

Board Working Session* 6:00 p.m.

November 13

Classical Music Series - Viola Quintets

November 15

Sip and Savor with the Experts

November 17

Pottery Sale

November 18

Delegate & Board Meeting* 6:30 p.m.

November 21, 22 Showtime at Southridge - Nutcracker * These meetings are at Eastridge and open to our members.

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community partners 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).