January - March 2023

JANUARY/FEBRUARY/MARCH 2023

MEADOWS LIVING

The Grange Book Exchange

Royal Ball

Easter EGGStravaganza

Photo Courtesy of Kelly Hidalgo

The official publication for residents of The Meadows Neighborhood Company in Castle Rock, Colorado.

Table of Contents

YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD | 3-7

Trash Quick Facts

Snow Removal Information

Board of Governors Meeting Schedule

ARC Meeting Schedule

Facility Rentals

EVENTS & LEISURE GUIDE | 8-15

Landmark Events At a Glance

Upcoming Special Events | 9-10

Children's Hospital Blood Drive

The Grange Book Exchange

Royal Ball

Valentine Cabaret Dinner & Show

EGGStravaganza

Programs & Classes | 11-15

Monthly Youth Programs

PJs & Story Time

KidzArt

Zumbini

Youth Classes

Valentine Tag Making

Chess Wizards Spring Break

Adult Classes

Valentine Cookie Decorating

Valentine Card Making

Cupcakes & Cocktails

Shamrock Cookie Decorating

Health & Fitness

Adult Dance Pilates

Beginners Yoga

Intermediate Yoga

Clubs | 15

COMMUNITY MEMOS | 16-21

Small Business Spotlight: SALT

A Walk Through Time...

2022 CAI Award: Jill Allen

A Word from Jill Allen

Memos from CRPD

COMMUNITY ADVERTISERS | 22-24

COMMUNITY SPONSORS | 25

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The Meadows Neighborhood Company

The Grange (3692 Meadows Blvd.): 303-814-2358

Taft House (3570 Celestial Ave.): 720-476-4003

TheGrangeOfficeHours:

Monday–Friday:9am–5pm

Saturday:10am–5pm(Apr1–LaborDay)

Saturday:10am–2pm(LaborDay–Mar31)

TaftHouseOfficeHours: Monday–Friday:8:30am-5pm

Association Leadership Team

Jill Allen, Executive Director jallen@meadowslink.com

303-814-3952

Keith Zilker, Assistant Director kzilker@meadowslink.com

303-814-3958

Nikkie Roberts, Recreation Supervisor nroberts@meadowslink.com

303-814-3953

Sam Garman, Grounds & Facilities Manager sgarman@meadowslink.com

720-287-1206

Juli Asbridge, Community Coordinator jasbridge@meadowslink.com

303-814-2358

Kat Egly, Community Standards Manager kegly@meadowslink.com

303-468-5212

Kirsten Miller, Community Standards Specialist arc@meadowslink.com

720-476-4007

Kyle Black, Community Standards Administrator covenants@meadowslink.com

720-476-4002

Madison Allen, Communications Specialist mallen@meadowslink.com

720-372-7577

MNC Trash Quick Facts

Eachhouseholdisallowed2trashbins(greenlid)and2recyclebins(yellowlid)atnocost.Ifyou needmore,thereisa$5monthlyfeeperbin.BinsownedbyWMmustbeleftatthepropertywhen sellingforthenextownerstoutilize.

TrashcollectioniseveryFriday,whilerecyclingiseveryotherFriday.MNCrecycledaysarenotedin GREENontherecycleschedulebelow.Thecalendarisin2locationsforyourconvenience: Meadowslink.nabrnetwork.com>CommunityPages>TrashServices-WasteManagement Meadowslink.nabrnetwork.com>Resources>WasteManagementSchedule2023

Trashcanbeputouttheeveningbeforepickup,butneedstobestoredawaytheeveningofpickup. Allbinsneedtobestoredinanenclosedstructureorappropriatelyscreenedfromview,andonly outsideatproperpickuptimes.

WMhasageneralpickupwindowof7am-7pm.Iftheydidnotpickupinthemorning,thereisa possibilitytheywillarrivebefore7pm.Ifservicedelaysoccurduetoinclementweather,holidays,or anotherreason,wewillmakeanannouncementonourwebsiteandFacebook.

Cardboardboxeswillbepickedup,butmustbeempty,flattened,andplacednexttoyourbinona regulartrashorrecyclingday.Leafandyardwastemustbedisposedofinyourbins.

AdditionalcurbsidebagsandboxesoftrashwillnotgetpickedupwithoutcallingWMat303-7971600toscheduletheservice.Youmaycontactthisnumbertoarrangeaspeciallargeitempickup. CustomerswillbebilleddirectlybyWMforthesespecialservices.

IfWMfailstopickupyourtrash,havequestionsabouttrashservice,requestmorebins,orsetup yourservice,pleasecontactJuliAsbridgeatjasbridge@meadowslink.comor303-814-2358.

MNC Snow Removal Information

General information regarding snow removal procedures is below. For detailed information & who to contact, please visit Meadowslink.nabrnetwork.com > Community Pages > Snow Removal Information.

Streets: TheMeadowsNeighborhoodCompany(MNC)isnotresponsibleforclearingsnowfromthe streetsthroughoutthecommunity.ThestreetsareownedandmaintainedbytheTownofCastleRock (TOCR).

Sidewalks: It is the property owner’s responsibility to keep the sidewalks on or adjacent to their propertyclearfromsnowandice.Snowandiceshallberemovedfromthesidewalkswithin48hours followingtheterminationofanyweathercondition,whichcausestwoormoreinchesofaccumulation uponsuchsidewalks(ReferenceTownMunicipalCode12.16.030,LetterD).TheMNCdoesnotenforce snowremovalregardingresidentswhodo not cleartheirsidewalksasthisisenforcedbytheTOCR. ViolationsshouldbereportedtotheTOCRatzoning@crgov.comor720-733-3557.

Trails: Some trails throughout The Meadows are owned and maintained by the MNC, and some are ownedandmaintainedbytheTOCR.Weworkincollaborationtoensurethetrailsareclearofsnow.

Alleys&SharedDriveways: StewartPark,UplandPark,andTylerParkneighborhoodsinTheMeadows have alleys and shared driveways that the MNC clears of snow. Please visit our website for more detailedinformationfortheseareas.

MNC Areas: The MNC clears snow for The Grange, Taft House, MNC-owned trails, sidewalks on or adjacenttoMNCproperty,alleys,andshareddriveways.

TheMNCwillbeginsnowremovalproceduresoncethereis2ormoreinchesofsnowaccumulation (4inchesforshareddriveways)andthesnowhasstoppedfalling,unlessforecastedtemperatures deemsnowremovaleffortstobeunnecessaryasthesnowwillquicklymelt. TheMNCmayapplysalt/sandasnecessary.

The MNC operates according to a priority list. The Grange, Taft House, alleys, and shared drivewayswillalwaysbeclearedofsnowfirst.SidewalksonoradjacenttoMNCpropertycloseto schoolswillbeclearednext.Allothersidewalksandthetrailsystemwillbeclearedlast.

If you have questions or concerns regarding MNC snow removal practices, please call 303-8142358foradditionalinformation.

Facility Closures: The Grange and Taft House follow the Douglas County School District snow delay/cancelationschedule.Iftheschoolsaredelayed,thenTheGrangeandTaftHousewillopenat 10am.Ifschooliscanceled,thenTheGrangeandTaftHousewillbeclosedfortheday.

Disclaimer: TheinformationprovidedaboveiscorrectforthemajorityofTheMeadows.Pleasenote that there are areas throughout where this information does not apply. For example, some subassociationshaveadditionalsnowremovalbenefitsincludedintheirassociationfees.Foradditional information,pleasevisitourwebsite,whichwasreferencedabove.

TownofCastleRock:TheTownhasahelpfulwebsitewithalloftheirsnowinformation,whichincludes an interactive map with the location of snowplows (PlowTracker), snow route priorities map, ice removaloperations,andotherusefulinformation:https://www.crgov.com/1835/Snow-Information

Outdoor Maintenance Reminders: If the weather has been dry, be sure to water trees, shrubs and perennials. Choose warmer days and remember to remove the hose from the spigot when you are done. Your lawn will need some moisture all winter long. If there is no snow cover, you should water dry areas about every 4-5 weeks especially:

Hills with a southern exposure

Areas subject to heat reflection from windows or reflective surfaces

Gutters are clear of fall debris, so water doesn’t freeze and backflow into the house.

2023 Board of Governors Meeting Schedule

WonderinghowyourHOAconductsbusiness?Homeownersarewelcomeandencouragedto attend.Homeownerscanprovideinput,comments,oraskquestionsatthebeginningofevery regularmonthlyboardmeetingduringOpenForum.MostBoardmeetingsareheldonthefirst Thursdayofthemonth,unlessitfallsonaholidayorisaspecialmeeting.Thelocationofthese meetingsmayvary,sopleaserefertothescheduleforexactdetails.

RegularBusinessMeetingstartsat4:30pm&OpenForumstartsat5:30pm.

MNC Board of Governors

Brian Hall, President Term ends May 2024

bhall@meadowslink.com

Adrienne Hammond, Vice President Term ends May 2023

ahammond@meadowslink.com

Stephanie Schierloh, Treasurer Term ends May 2025

sschierloh@meadowslink.com

Gary Polage, Secretary Term ends May 2023

gpolage@meadowslink.com

Paul James, Governor at Large Term ends May 2025

pjames@meadowslink.com

2023 ARC Meeting Schedule

TheArchitecturalReviewCommittee(ARC)meetsonthesecondandfourthWednesdayduring themonthsofMarchtoOctober,andthesecondWednesdayfromNovembertoDecember.Just like our Board meetings, ARC meetings are also open forum. This means that residents are welcome to attend and plead their case to the Committee in efforts to get their application approved.Ifyouhaveanydoubtsyourapplicationmaybedenied,weencourageyoutoattend todiscussyourprojectwiththeCommittee!

6, 2023

Click HERE toberedirectedtotheARCpageonourwebsite(underCommunityPages> ArchitecturalReviewInformation).Fromthere,youcanviewtheARCGuidelines,ARC Application,andactiveCommitteeMembers.

QuestionsaboutARC?ContactKirstenMilleratarc@meadowslinkor720-476-4007.

Rent With Us for Your Next Event!

AsaMNCresident,yougetaspecialratewhenyourenteitherofourfacilities!Thelargerfacilityiscalled TheGrange.Ifyouarelookingforanintimate,rusticsettinglooknofurther!Thisbuildinghasacapacityof upto 125people.ThesecondfacilityiscalledtheTaftHouse,whichoffersoneroomforsmallerfunctions ofupto 25people.Pleasenotethatweare not afull-servicefacility&youwillbeexpectedtosetup,tear down,&clean.Ourrentalstaffareheretoguideyou&offerahelpinghandasneeded!

GrangeAmenities&Inclusions

Approximately 125 upholstered stacking chairs, 15 round banquet folding tables with a 5ft. diameter (seats 6-8), 20 rectangular 8ft. folding tables (seats 8-10), 6 4ft. square tables, 2 high chairs, & a podium.

Thestandardroomsetupfeatures4tables,16chairs,4brownleatherchairs,4bartables,8barstools, &afewsidetablesscatteredaroundthespace.Allofthisfurniturecanbestoredinthebackroomif youdonotwishtouseit.

2gasfireplaces(oneinthemainhallandoneonthepatio),abararea,fullkitchen&deepfreeze,&a backmeetingroomwithaTV&barndoors.

8garagedoorsthatcanbeopenedtoallowabreeze,ormovelargeitemsin&outofthespace.

Onthepatio,wehave4woodenroundtables,16woodenchairs,&4woodenbenches.Youcanmove thisfurnitureoutofsightforyourevent,ifyouwish.

Women's&Men'srestrooms,bothwithadiaperchangingtable.

Arollinggarmentrackwithhangers.

Aroomdivider.

Plentyoffreeparking&handicappedspots.

Free,hi-speedwirelessinternetaccess.Justaskastaffmemberhowtogetconnected!

Amulti-zonedsoundsystem,whichcanplayCDs,mp3s,connecttophones,tablets,&otherdevices.We alsohavewirelessmicrophones.Staffwillhelpyousetthisup.

Thereisafreestandingprojectionscreenthatcanberentedforanadditionalfee.MNCdoesnotrent outlaptopsorprojectors.Mentionthisadd-onbeforefinalizingyourapplication!

Wearehappytosupplyyouwithscissors,paper,pens/sharpies,tape,extensioncords,trashbags,& sometools(screwdriver,measuringtape,etc.)asneeded,buttheywillneedtobereturnedbeforethe end of your rental. We would encourage you to come prepared in the event that we do not have the suppliesyou’reneeding,oryoumaycallthedaybeforeyourrentaltoconfirmifwehaveit.

TaftHouseAmenities&Inclusions

Approximately30upholsteredstackingchairs,8rectangular6ft.rollingtables,1rectangular5ft.entry table,1rectangular4ft.table,3rectangular8ft.foldingtables(seats8-10).

ATVwithHDMIcordsshouldyouwanttoputonaslideshoworpresentationup.

Akitchensink(doesnothaveagarbagedisposal).

1unisexbathroomwithachangingtable.

2waterfountains.

Plentyoffreeparking&handicappedspots.

Wearehappytosupplyyouwithscissors,paper,pens/sharpies,tape,extensioncords,trashbagsas needed, but they will need to be returned before the end of your rental. We would encourage you to comepreparedintheeventthatwedonothavethesuppliesyou’reneeding,oryoumaycalltheday beforeyourrentaltoconfirmifwehaveit.

LearnMore

Formoreinformationsuchas2023rentalrates,policies&procedures,rentalapplication,FAQs,andmore, pleasegotoMeadowslink.nabrnetwork.com>CommunityPages> FacilityRentals.Tocheckifyourdateis available, please contact Juli Asbridge at jasbridge@meadowslink.com or complete the Facility Rental InquiryFormonourwebsite(underResources>PublicOnlineForms).

2023 Landmark Events At a Glance

Please note that these dates, times, and locations are subject to change over the year. For the most up to date information, check our other communication outlets (website, Facebook, e-blast).

Volunteer Opportunities

If you are interested to get involved in your community, please contact Nikkie Robertsatnroberts@meadowslink.comor303-814-3953formoreinformation.You can also get on the volunteer email distribution list by filling out the Join Our VolunteerListForm onthewebsite(underResources>PublicOnlineForms).

Upcoming Special Events

JANUARY

Children’sHospitalColoradoBloodDrive

heading!

Donatingblooddoesn’ttakelongorcostmoney,butitmakesabigdifference.Yourdonationgiveskids abetterchanceforahealthylife.Manyvolunteersdonatebloodregularly,butChildren'sColoradocan run short during a crisis or when caring for kids with special medical needs. Your donation helps maintain a steady, readily available supply of blood products, so every child gets the treatment they need.Withoutblooddonations,manycriticallyneededproceduresatwouldbeimpossible.

Date:Monday,January9

Time:8:30am–12:15pm

Location:TheGrangeParkingLot

Note:Signuppageislinkedinblue.

TheGrangeBookExchange

Thiseventisforallthereadersinthecommunity!ParticipantsareencouragedtobringbooksandDVDs beingdonatedtoTheGrangeinboxesthatyoudonotwantback.Pleasenotethatweareunableto accept encyclopedias, VHS tapes, outdated textbooks, and how to/instruction books (Ex: Learn Windows98).Allbooksneedtobedroppedoffbeforetheeventduringthedesignateddropofftimes. Wewillnotacceptanyonthedayoftheevent.

DropOffDates&Times:Monday,January9–Thursday,January12from9:00amto5:00pm.

Bookswillbeorganizedbygenre.Youdonothavetodonatebookstocometotheexchange.Thereis nolimitonthenumberofbooksorDVDsyoucantake,butbringabagortwotohelpcarryyourgoods! Allitemsareonafirstcome,firstservedbasis.

EventDate:Saturday,January14

Time:9:00am–1:00pm

Location:TheGrange

Cost:FREE

FEBRUARY

RoyalBall

Arethereanyprincesandprincessesouttheredreamingaboutattendingamagicalball?Thisisyour chancetodressupyourdad,mom,grandma,grandpa,babysitter,oranyotherspecialadultinyourlife and have them accompany you to the Royal Ball! Participants will enjoy a night of dancing, refreshments, and other exquisite treats. Sign up early because this event fills up fast and space is limited.Participantsmustpre-register.Wewillnotbesellingticketsatthedoor.

Date:Friday,February3

Time:6:30pm–8:30pm

Location:TheGrange

Cost:$12.50perperson

RegistrationDeadline:January30

Note:Allchildrenmustbeaccompaniedbyanadult

To learn more about an event that interests you, click on the underlined, blue

Upcoming Special Events Cont.

FEBRUARY CONT.

ValentineCabaretDinner&Show

To learn more about an event that interests you, click on the underlined, blue heading!

LoveisintheairatTheMeadows!LizBrooksandEricAndrews,twoofColorado’smostbelovedand criticallyacclaimedperformers,lookforwardtoserenadingyouwithlovesongsfromtheGreatWhite WayandGreatAmericanSongbook.AccompaniedbytheincomparableAndrewFischeronkeys,thisis aneveningyouwon’twanttomiss.Ticketpriceincludesbuffetdinnerand1drink.Additionaldrinks maybepurchasedfor$5each.

Date:Friday,February10

Time:6:30pm–8:30pm Location:TheGrange

Cost:$40perperson(additionaldrinksavailableforpurchase-$5each)

Note:MeadowsResidentsonly.Mentiondietaryneedswhenregistering.

APRIL

EGGStravaganza2023

Thisannualspringcelebrationisonthehorizon!Theegghuntwillbeforchildrenages0-10yearsold. BringyourEasterbasketandyourcamera!Theeventwillalsofeaturekiddietrains,largeinflatable rides,theEasterBunny.andfoodvendors.

Date:Saturday,April8

Time:1:00pm–3:00pm

Location:BisonPark(1390ClearSkyWay)

Cost:FREEforMeadowsResidents/$5forNon-Residentsforinflatablesandrides

Programs & Classes for Everyone!

HowtoRegister:StopintoTheGrangeorcall303-814-2358.

WantToHostYourOwnClub,Class,orProgram?ContactNikkieRoberts,nroberts@meadowslink.com, tosubmitaclasssuggestionand/oryourresumetoteachaclass.

CancelationPolicy:Meadowslink.nabrnetwork.com>CommunityPages>Events,Classes,&Programs

MONTHLY YOUTH CLASSES

PJs&StoryTime

Mr.ClifffromStoryTimePartieswillentertainthekidswith his own unique style of reading, audience interactive storytelling, and song and dance. Come in your jammies, have a nighttime snack, and get your wiggles out before bedtime! This monthly program happens on the first Wednesdayofeverymonth.

Date:January4,February1,March1,April5,May3

Time:7:00pm–7:45pm

Location:TheGrange

Cost:FREEforMeadowsResidents

KidzArt,Kid’sNightOut!

To learn more about a program

Atthisdrop-offevent,kidsenjoyaFridaynightoutwithfriendstocreateamazingworksofart!Enjoy pizzaandjuicewhilecreatingacolorfulacrylicpaintingoncanvas,plusanadditionalcrafttodisplayat home!You’llbeamazedbytheartyourkidswillcreatewiththeirtimeatKidzArt.Registrationcloseson theWednesdaypriortoeachclassandtheseclassesfillupquickly,soregisterASAP!

JANUARY – Winter Wonderland

Date: Friday, January 13

Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pm

Location: Taft House Docket Room

Cost: $45 Resident / $50 Non-Resident

Age Requirement: 6 – 12 years old

Painting: Deer in Snow

Craft: Clay Black Bear

FEBRUARY – Valentine Vibes

Date: Friday, February 10

Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pm

Location: Taft House Docket Room

Cost: $45 Resident / $50 Non-Resident

Age Requirement: 6 – 12 years old

Painting: Valentine Elephants

Craft: Valentine Wreath

MARCH – On The Ranch

Date: Friday, March 3

Time: 5:00pm – 7:30pm

Location: Taft House Docket Room

Cost: $45 Resident / $50 Non-Resident

Age Requirement: 6 – 12 years old

Painting: Jersey Cow

Craft: Clay Horse

December's group in their holiday jammies!

MONTHLY YOUTH CLASSES CONT.

ZumbiniwithWen

CreatedbyZumbaandBabyFirst,Zumbiniisanearlychildhoodeducationprogramthatusesoriginal musicandmovementtopromotecognitive,social,fine/grossmotorskill,emotionaldevelopmentfor children,allwhilecreatingtheultimatebondingexperienceforfamilies.Theprogramhas4different volumesofmusic.Wewillbelearninganewvolumecalled"NoWay,Jose".Wewillexplorenewsongs andlearnnewmoves.Pricingincludestakehomemusicmaterials.

Dates&Cost:

FebruarySession(2/7,2/14,2/21,2/28):$55Resident($25sibling)/$60Non-Resident($30 sibling)

March Session (3/7, 3/14-Taft House, 3/21, 3/28): $55 Resident ($25 sibling) / $60 NonResident($30sibling)

Time:10:00am–10:45am

Location:TheGrange

AgeRequirement:0–4yearsold

RegistrationDeadline:Fridaypriortoeachmonthlysession.

YOUTH CLASSES

ValentineTagMaking

To learn more about a program or class that interests you, click on the underlined, blue heading!

DoesyourchildwanttoWOWtheirclassmatesduringtheirexchangeonValentine’sDay?!Signupto make26customizedtagsfortheirclass.Avarietyofcolorsandpatternswillbeusedeachchildwill leavewith26tags.Allsuppliesareincludedforthisheartfeltcraft!

Date:Sunday,January22

Time:1:00pm–3:00pm

Location:TaftHouseDocketRoom

Cost:$20Resident/$25Non-Resident

AgeRequirement:School-agedkids.Children10andundermustbeaccompaniedbyanadult.

RegistrationDeadline:January16

SpringBreakChessWizardsCamp

ChessWizardshasbeenteachingthegameofchesssince2002.Joinusthisspringbreakfortonsof challengingchesslessons,excitinggames,andcoolprizes.You'llimproveyourchessskills,meetnew friends,andworkyourmostpowerfulmuscle-yourbrain!Ourcampsincludeteamchessgames(like CornerChess),recesstime,snacks,tournaments,andpuzzles.EachcamperreceivesaT-shirt,trophy, andpuzzlefolder.Weincludeallthematerialsnecessaryforyourchildtoparticipate,butfulldaykids shouldbringalunch.UnleashyourbrainpowerandspendpartofyourvacationwithChessWizards!

Date:March13–17

Time:9:00am–12:00pm

Location:TheGrange

Cost:$200Resident/$205Non-Resident

AgeRequirement:6–12yearsold

RegistrationDeadline:February24

Note:Weneedatleast12registeredtohostthecamp!

ADULT CLASSES

ValentineCookieDecorating

To learn more about a program or class that interests you, click on the underlined, blue heading!

HavefunmakingavarietyofValentinecookiesasyoudesignyourownroyalicing.Thisclasswillcover how to prepare your icing bag and teach decorating techniques. All supplies are provided and each participantwilltakehomeadozencookies.Thisclassisperfectforbondingwithyourlovedones!

Date:Saturday,January28

Time:1:00pm–3:00pm

Location:TaftHouseDocketRoom

Cost:$40Resident/$45Non-Resident

AgeRequirement:Allages.Childrenunder8yearsofagemustbeaccompaniedbyanadult.

RegistrationDeadline:January20

Note:Bringacontainerorcookiesheetwithyoutotransportyourcookieshome.

ValentineCardMaking

VanessafromVandAcreationsisbackformore!Makecustomcardswithromantic,friendly,orsweet sentiments.6cardstotal,3differentdesigns,allsuppliesprovided,andaguaranteedfuntime!

Date:Friday,February3

Time:6:00pm–8:00pm

Location:TaftHouseDocketRoom

Cost:$30Resident/$35Non-Resident

AgeRequirement:14+

RegistrationDeadline:January27

Cupcakes&Cocktails

Joinusforafuneveningmakingboozycupcakes!Learnhowtodecorateyoursweetswithflowersand swirls, then infusing with alcohol! Each participant will take home 12 cupcakes. BYOB to enjoy for yourselfandfriends.Lightsnacks,cupcakes,andinfusers(alcoholic&non-alcoholic)areprovided.

Date:Friday,March3

Time:6:00pm–8:30pm

Location:TheGrange

Cost:$55Resident/$60Non-Resident

AgeRequirement:21+

RegistrationDeadline:February24

Note:Bringacontainertotransportyourcupcakeshome.

ShamrockCookieDecorating

Wanttolevelupyourholidaycookiegame?You'reinluckbecausethisclass,hostedbyLittleSweets CookieCompany,willdecorateadozenSt.Patrick'sDaythemedcookies.You'llcertainlystrikegoldfor havingthemostimpressivecookiesontheblock!

Date:Saturday,March11

Time:1:00pm–3:00pm

Location:TheGrange

Cost:$55Resident/$60Non-Resident

AgeRequirement:Allages.Children10yearsandundermustbeaccompaniedbyanadult.

RegistrationDeadline:March4

Note:Bringacontainerorcookiesheetwithyoutotransportyourcookieshome.

HEALTH & FITNESS CLASSES

AdultDanceFitness

To learn more about a program or class that interests you, click on the underlined, blue heading!

Comejointhisfun,energeticdance/fitnessclassforadultsofallagesandlevels.Thishour-longclass startswithconditioningandstretching.Wecontinuewithfundancemovesacrossthefloorandashort, easycombinationtohappy,energetic,andpopularmusic.Havefunandgetfitbymovin'andgroovin'!

Dates:6-weeksessiononWednesdays(1/18,1/25,2/1,2/8,2/15,2/22)

Time:9:00am–10:00am

Location:TheGrange

Cost:$70Resident/$75Non-Resident

AgeRequirement:16+

RegistrationDeadline:January16

Pilates

Whetheryou'vedonePilatesbeforeorjustgettingstarted,Mindiwilltakeyouthroughthebasicsof how to progress and challenge yourself by building core strength, working on overall flexibility, and through light stretching. Mindi can work through injuries with modifications, just let us know when registering,soyoucanhavethebestfitnessexperiencepossible.

Dates&Cost:

JanuaryThursdaySession(1/5,1/12,1/19,1/26)$60Resident/$65Non-Resident

JanuarySundaySession(1/8,1/15,1/22,1/29)$60Resident/$65Non-Resident

FebruaryThursdaySession(2/2,2/16,2/23)$45Resident/$50Non-Resident

FebruarySundaySession(2/5,2/19,2/26)$45Resident/$50Non-Resident

MarchThursdaySession(3/2,3/9,3/16,3/23,3/30)$75Resident/$80Non-Resident

MarchSundaySession(3/5,3/12,3/19,3/26)$60Resident/$65Non-Resident

Time:9:00am–10:00am

Location:TaftHouseDocketRoom

AgeRequirement:16+

RegistrationDeadline:TheFridaypriortoanewmonthlysessionstarting.

Note:Pleasebringyourownmat,towel,andwaterbottle.Pilatesmatspreferred.

BeginnersYoga

Thisclassisidealforanyonelookingtoenhancetheirpracticeanddevelopadeeperunderstandingof alignmentinaslow-pacedformat.Studentswilllearnproperalignmentthroughposesontheground, hands,knees,andstanding.Ifyouhaveconcernsaboutyourabilitytomovesafelyinthesepositions, pleaseletusknowwhenregistering.

Dates&Cost:

JanuarySession(1/16,1/23,1/30)$45Resident/$50Non-Resident

FebruarySession(2/6,2/13,2/27)$45Resident/$50Non-Resident

MarchSession(3/6,3/20,3/27)$45Resident/$50Non-Resident

Time:10:00am–11:00am

Location:TaftHouseDocketRoom

AgeRequirement:16+

RegistrationDeadline:TheFridaypriortoeverynewmonthlysessionstarting.

Note: Pleasebringyourownyogamat,towel,yogablock,strapandwaterbottle.Also,pleasebe mindfulaboutwearinglongpantsappropriateforyogaposes.Inwintermonths,classeswillnotbe canceled.YouwillbesentaZoomlinktoattendfromthecomfortofyourhome.

HEALTH & FITNESS CONT.

IntermediateYoga

To learn more about a program or class that interests you, click on the underlined, blue heading!

Thisclassisperfectifyouparticipatedinourbeginnersclassesorhaveprioryogaexperience.Youwill developasolidunderstandingofthebasicPowerAsanasandtheabilitytoparticipateinmovements, includingtransitionsfromthegroundtostanding.

Dates&Cost:

JanuarySession(1/16,1/23,1/30)$45Resident/$50Non-Resident

FebruarySession(2/6,2/13,2/27)$45Resident/$50Non-Resident

MarchSession(3/6,3/20,3/27)$45Resident/$50Non-Resident

Time:9:00am–10:00am

Location:TaftHouseDocketRoom

AgeRequirement:16+

RegistrationDeadline:TheFridaypriortoanewmonthlysessionstarting.

Note: Pleasebringyourownyogamat,towel,yogablock,strapandwaterbottle.Also,pleasebe mindfulaboutwearinglongpantsappropriateforyogaposes.Inwintermonths,classeswillnotbe canceled.YouwillbesentaZoomlinktoattendfromthecomfortofyourhome.

CLUBS

TheMeadowsHikingClub:RJDaskevich,VolunteerCoordinator

Thepurposeistoprovideanopportunityforthoseinterestedinhikingtomeetothersonaregularbasis and experience a variety of hikes. We hike everything from local trails to 14ers. We hike locally on Thursdaysintheearlyevenings,andSaturdayswithlongerandincreasinglymoreaggressivehikesas theseasonprogresses.For13ersand14ers,wewillputoutappropriatecautionssoeachpersonto gaugeifitistherighthikeforthem.Wetrytocarpoolwheneverpossible,generallymeetingatBison Park.Weusuallyhaveabitetoeatafterwardsandcanenjoyothereventsoutsideofhiking,suchasa happyhour.Itisasmuchasasocialgroupasitisahikingclub.Ifyouhavequestionsorareinterested injoining,contactRJat719-447-7307orrjdask@gmail.com.

CyclingClub:6202Cycling

6202CyclingwasformedinDecember2005byagroupofCastleRock-basedcyclistswhowantedto sharetheirloveofbicyclingandtheircommunity.Wewelcomebicyclistsofallstyles–casualriders, racers, mountain and road cyclists, men, women, and families. Club members participate in several organized local and regional rides including Elephant Rock, Triple Bypass, and the Courage Classic.

6202CyclingisamemberoftheLeagueofAmericanCyclists,anon-profitmembershiporganization, which promotes cycling for fun, fitness, and transportation through advocacy and education. More informationcanbefoundontheclubwebsiteatwww.6202cycling.org.

GoodDeedsClub:KristenFrecceri,VolunteerCoordinator

Wanttomakeadifferenceinthisworld?Wanttohelpthoseinneed?Thisclubisforyou!Joinusin helping people right here in our community. From helping neighbors rake leaves to giving your time volunteering at a local food bank. Experiencing the joy that comes with giving back and making a difference is what this club is all about. Questions? A resident in need of some helping hands for a project?EmailKristenatlilemnm@gmail.com.

Small Business Spotlight:

SALT CRAFT MEAT MARKET

SALT Craft Meat Market, opened fall 2022, is bringing local, high-quality meats to downtown Castle Rock. In addition to the best meats, SALT has a weekly rotating offering of specialty deli sandwiches and seasonal, grab-and-go meals. This locally-owned butcher shop will be your new favorite place to stop, whether you want a quick work day lunch, planning a nice steak dinner with friends, or needing a ready-to-go, wholesome meal to feed your busy family.

SALT Craft Meat Market is looking forward to connecting the community with local, sustainable farmers and ranchers. Owners and Colorado Natives Ralph and Jordan Hinton raise pigs on their farm nearby and are big supporters of local 4H and FFA youth. They’ve partnered with friends and trusted farms and ranches as suppliers for the butcher shop.

Stop by SALT and you’ll see a rotating lineup of specialty sausages they make fresh in-house, like green chile cheese brats, mango habanero brats, and even maple blueberry breakfast sausage. For real steak aficionados, SALT carries dry-aged individual steaks or you can even reserve a custom dry-aged beef rib or loin. Additionally, the market has a collection of seasonings, sauces, and sides to complete your meal.

Stop by SALT Craft Meat Market at 611 Wilcox Street in Castle Rock, at what will soon be rebranded as The Silo, previously known as The Victorian Center. Currently, their hours are Monday – Friday 10:00am – 6:30pm and Saturday 10:00am – 4:00pm. Click HERE to check out their website!

A Walk Through Time...

WhatifwetoldyoutheareathatisnowTheMeadowswasonce atropicalrainforest,aswamp,andevenrestedatthebottomof thesea?!Yep,youreadthatright!ArecentstoryfromtheDenver Museum of Nature and Science unveiled more proof of Castle Rock'suniqueformationalhistory:

"DuringwideningofInterstate25atCastleRock,CDOTworkers noticed big, black leaves falling out of the rock alongside the highway. The Museum collaborated with CDOT to excavate these incredible fossil beds, revealing one of the earliest rainforestseverdiscovered—about64millionyearsold. The discovery included fossil flowers, seedling cycads, and the pictured Artocarpus, a type of “breadfruit” that today lives in southeastAsia."

This discovery shouldn't come as a surprise considering The Meadows has a piece of this prehistoric history already, the Native Legend Open Space and Trail! On May 16, 2003, The Meadows unveiled five "Interpretive Learning Stations" that were designed in conjunction with the Denver Museum of Nature and Science. The locally quarried sandstone slabs stand distinctively in pairs that frame specific topographical features along this 4.6 mile paved trail. As you walk back in time, the exhibits tell a diverse story of the prehistoric conditions found in the area millions of years ago...

You'll learn that Castle Rock was initially part of a vast inland sea, then later one of the world’s greatest rainforests. The land you stand on was once an ocean, a tropical rainforest, and a prairie filled with mammoths, camels, and cheetahs! Later, the resultant death of dinosaurs in this area occurred when a meteorite impacted Castle Rock millions of years ago. The 25-foot thick area layer of rhyolite rock was once volcanic dust that spewed from Mount Princeton. In fact, Rhyolite is utilized throughout many of the Town buildings you see today!

Fromthetrail,you’llbeabletoviewwhatsettlerscalled“Sleeping Indian”.Thousandsofyearsago, settlersnoticedaparticularrockformationamongtheFrontRangepeaksthatlookedlikeamanlying onhisbackasleep.OnecanonlyassumethiswasinspirationfornamingthispreservedTownhistory.

Allinall,NativeLegendformstheframeworkforthecommunity’soutdoorrecreation.Inthisnatural environment,milesofaccessibletrailsconnectwithinterpretivelearningstations,earthartsculptures, andscenicoverlookstocreateplacesforbothplayandrest.SpectacularviewsoftheRockies,plateaus anddramaticrockformationsgracethismarvelousopenspace,whichisatthecoreofTheMeadows. While this feature runs through our community, please note that the Native Legend Open Space and TrailisownedandmaintainedbytheTownofCastleRock.

To begin your run, walk, or bike through time, view the official trail map HERE or on Google Maps.

2022 Community

Manager Excellence in Service Award: Jill Allen

We are ecstatic to share that Jill Allen, our MNC Executive Director, was awarded the 2022 Community Manager Excellence in Service by the Rocky Mountain Chapter of Community Associations Institute (CAI-RMC) on December 2, 2022! She was nominated by one of our District Delegates, a CAI Homeowner Leader. While there were numerous other candidates nominated, Jill was selected as this year’s winner of the service award. This annual award is given to one community manager who “displays integrity; reliability; commitment to the industry;loyaltytoclientsandtheabilitytointeractwellwithboardmembers,othermanagers, service providers and other industry professionals. Promotion of ethical conduct and competenceareincludedaspartofthequalificationsforthisaward.”Duallyimpressive,sheis the only CommunityAssociationManagerinthestateofColoradotoholdtheCAI’sLarge-Scale Community Manager (LSM) designation, which is a prestigious credential that only 72 professionalspossessnationwide!

In order to retain her credentials in this ever-evolving industry, Jill routinely completes CAI educational classes, webinars, attends the national annual conference and the Large Scale Managers annual conference to stay up to date on industry developmentsandtoprotecttheinterestsofthecommunityat large. In January 2021, she was selected to serve on the national Large-Scale Managers Committee for a three-year term.WordscannotexpresshowgratefulwearetohaveJillas ourleader.Afterthreeandahalfyearsinherpositionandwith over 15 years of community management experience specializing in large-scale community management, we are SO proud of all she has done and continues to do for The Meadows! Should you feel compelled to send a congratulatory note, you may send your kind regards to Jill at jallen@meadowslink.com.

A Word from Jill Allen, Executive Director

Community Updates & Announcements

DistrictDelegateElection

AreyouinterestedinrunningforaDistrictDelegateposition?TheMeadowsNeighborhoodCompany hasDistrictDelegatepositionscomingavailableinthenextfewmonths. Thecommunityisbrokenup intoeightdistricts.TheDistrictDelegatesareelectedannuallytorepresentthehomeownerswithin theirrespectiveDistrictandtheyserveone-yearterms.Theirroleistovotetoapprovetheannual budget, cast votes on behalf of the members within their designated district, and to elect the homeownerrepresentativestoserveastheBoardofGovernors.TheyalsoserveontheTribunal Committeewhencalledupon.

IfyouareinterestedinrunningasaDelegateforyourdistrict,pleasecompletethepetitionfor candidacyform,whichincludesabriefcandidatestatement,andsubmititnolaterthan5:00pmon January13,2023. YoumaymailordropoffyourstatementofcandidacyateitherTheGrangeorthe TaftHouse,oryoucanemailittoJillAllenatjallen@meadowslink.com.Ifyouhaveanyquestions regardingtheDelegatepositions,pleasecontactJillviaemailorcall303-814-3952.Allcandidate statementswillbepostedonmeadowslink.nabrnetwork.com.TheDistrictDelegateelectionprocedures willbeprovidedtothemembershipintheupcomingmonthsbyUSmailandwewillbesendingout emailblastreminders,astheelectionisunderway.

PleasemarkyourcalendarsforthefollowingmeetingdatesthatwillbeheldatTheGrange(3692 MeadowsBlvd.):

March2,2023at6:00pmfortheAnnualMeetingofMembersandElectionofDistrictDelegates May 4, 2023 at 6:00pm for the Annual District Delegate Meeting, Election of the Board of Governors,andapprovalofthe2023-2024annualbudget

EachpropertyisinaneighborhoodwithintheCommunityandarelocatedwithinaspecificDelegate District.TheDelegateDistrictsareasfollows:

DelegateDistrict1–Feathergrass,HarrisGrove,Patina,Suncatcher

DelegateDistrict2–Azure,BriscoeRanch,Hawthorn,MorgansRun,Panorama

Delegate District 3 –CommercialApartments(AVBMeadowsLLC,Continental410FundLLC,and TalusFlats)

DelegateDistrict4–FullerBluff,Morningview,Watercolor,Weathervane

DelegateDistrict5–GambelOak,Leafdale,Plainsong,Sweetwood

DelegateDistrict6–TylerPark,UplandPark

DelegateDistrict7–Blacktail,NewHaven,StarlingHill

DelegateDistrict8–StewartPark

A Word from Jill Allen, Executive Director

Community Updates & Announcements Cont.

AnnualMembersMeeting

TheannualmembersmeetingwillbeheldonThursday,March2,2023at6:00pmatTheGrange.The meeting for District #1 begins at 6:00pm and will move quickly through each successive District’s meeting.MemberswillcastonevotefortheDelegatepositionandwillelectaDelegatetorepresent each of their respective Districts. There is one vote per household and the vote must be cast by an ownerofrecord.Eachcandidatewillhavetheopportunitytointroducethemselvestothemembersat theannualmeeting.

TherearethreewaysyoucancastyourvotefortheDelegatecandidateofyourchoice.Youmayattend the March 2 meeting and vote in person, you may vote by proxy, or you may vote with the online electronicballot.Anoticeoftheelectionandcompletevotinginstructionswillbesentinthemailtoall ownerswhoareeligibletovote.Itisimperativethatyouvotesothatwecanestablishquorumwhichis 10% of each Delegate District. If we do not meet quorum, we have to do another mailing and hold another Delegate District meeting the following month, which increases the election costs to the Association. PleasevotenolaterthanFebruary23by5:00pm,sothatwecanestablishquorum.The recorddateforthismeetingisJanuary11,2023.IfyousettledonyourhomeafterJanuary11,thenyou are not eligible to vote in this year’s election. This is the cut-off date for homeowners new to the Association and determines our quorum number. More information will be sent out in the upcoming monthsregardingthevotingprocessanddeadline.Everyvotecountsandisimportanttothesuccess oftheAssociation.

CallforBoardMemberCandidatesComingSoon

AreyouinterestedinrunningforaseatonTheMeadowsNeighborhoodBoardofGovernors?

WhatDoestheBoardDo?TheBoardofGovernorsisapolicymakingBoardthatassistsinmanagingthe overallaffairsoftheAssociation.

WhatAretheRequirementstoBecomeaBoardofGovernor?

Thepersonmustbeanownerofaprivately-ownedsitewithintheNeighborhoodcompanyareaand beatleasteighteenyearsold.

Ittakesdedicationtoyourcommunity,atimecommitmentofaminimumofoneBoardmeetinga month,andawillingnesstomakedecisionsforthegreatergoodofthecommunity.

Anunderstandingorexperienceservingonanon-profitBoardishelpful,butnotrequired.

Weholdexecutivesessionsateachmonthlymeetingtoconsultwithlegalcounselwhenneeded, litigation,andpublicdisclosureandpersonnelmatters.

BoardmembersreceivemonthlyBoardpacketswithcurrentAssociationinformation,sotheycan bereviewedandbepreparedtodiscussandmakedecisionsatthemonthlymeetings.

RunningfortheBoardrequiresattendanceatseveralmeetingsthroughtheelectionprocessonceit isunderway,aswellasattendingtheannualmeetingandbudgetmeetingeachyearinMay.

IfyouareinterestedinsubmittingyourpetitionforcandidacyasaBoardofGovernorintheupcoming annual election, please be on the lookout for more detailed information to be sent out starting midFebruarybycommunityemailblasts.

WishingyouaHappyNewYear!

JillAllen ExecutiveDirector,CMCA,AMS,LSM,PCAM

Memos from Castle Rock Police Department

CRPDSeeksEmergencyContactsforLocalBusinesses

Calling all Castle Rock businesses! The Castle Rock Police Department needs your company’s emergencycontacts,otherwiseknownaskeyholders.

Akeyholderisabusinessowner,employeeorothertrustedindividualwhohasbeengivenpermission to access a business. When your company signs up for the Key Holder program, CRPD can quickly contactanauthorizedindividualto:

Gainaccesstothebusiness

Alertthemaboutanopenorunlockeddoorthatwasdiscoveredduringanincreasedpatrol

Ensurethebuildingisproperlysecuredintheeventofanalarmactivation

Informthemofcriminalactivitythatwasfound

Havingthisinformationonfileandup-to-dateiscrucialtoensureatimelyresponse.Registrationtakes less than five minutes. For more information or to enroll in CRPD’s Key Holder program, visit CRgov.com/KeyHolder

IsYourDogLicensed?

CastleRockPoliceDepartmenthasteamedupwithDocuPettomakelicensingyourpetfast,easyand affordable.TheTownofCastleRock’sMunicipalCoderequiresthatalldogs6monthsandolderbe licensed.Formoreinformationortolicenseyourpet,visit CRgov.com/AnimalLicensing.

RUOK?

CRPDhasawaytokeepupwithseniorslivingalonewhileprovidingconnectionandalittlepeaceof mind through their RUOK? program. The goal of the program is to regularly connect with the most vulnerablepopulationstomakesuretheyaredoingwell,aresafeandhelpidentifyanyneedstheymay have.Thereisnochargefortheprogram,andit’savailabletoanyseniorcitizenover65yearsoldorany disabledindividuallivingalone.

Youmustapplytotheprogram(HERE).Afterenrollment,apoliceofficerorvolunteerwillmakephone contactataminimumofonceperweektocheckontheparticipant’swelfare.

Iftheparticipantanswersthephone,theofficerorvolunteerwillinquireiftheyareOK.

Iftheanswerisyes,theysimplyhangupandcontinuewiththeirday.

Ifaconcernisexpressed,theofficerorvolunteerwilldeterminethenatureoftheconcernand whetheraresponseisnecessaryorprudent.

Unansweredcallsorbusysignalsarecalledback.

If there is still no response, the officer or volunteer will contact the individual's emergency contactandrequestanofficerbedispatchedforawelfarecheck.

Ifneedsareidentifiedduringcontactwithparticipants,thepoliceofficerorvolunteerwillactasa liaisontoconnecttheindividualtoprogramsorservices,whichcanprovideadditionalsupport.

Wearealwayslookingforenthusiasticpeoplewithapassionforhelpingourseniors.Ifyouwouldlike tovolunteertomakephonecalls,pleasesubmita volunteer application. Questions? Contact Officer Coyleat303-663-6153orRUOK@CRgov.com.

MNC 2023 Community Sponsors

Community events are funded primarily with the support of our Community Sponsors. Without their support, none of our events would be possible!