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Rec Center News July 2020
The Rec Center opened on Monday, June 8th under normal operating hours for members ONLY. In compliance with current Colorado public health orders, we can offer regular hours of operation with limited capacity set by state guidelines. The Indoor facility has a capacity of 50 people, so long as people can follow the social distancing of staying 6 feet apart. Indoor and outdoor pools have a 50-person capacity each. Shared equipment is discouraged, and equipment must be cleaned after each use. Spray bottles and wipes are available throughout the recreation center. Please keep your visit to the rec center at maximum of 2 hours. Members are asked to wear face coverings when they can do so safely. Everybody must enter and exit through the front doors of the recreation center. When exiting the facility, members must check out with the front desk to ensure our capacity numbers are accurate. Basketball Court: Basketball court is limited to a 20-person capacity. Close interaction is only permitted to members of the same household. Group Fitness Classes: Classes will be held at the MRRC. We are permitted to have 10 participants in studio A and 8 participants in studio B, not including the instructor. Court floor classes are permitted to 14 participants not including instructor. Childcare: Childcare will be available for members during hours of operation with the capacity of 10 children. Youth Programs: Youth Sports will begin with outdoor soccer in the beginning of July. Each age group will be limited to 20 children, 10 kids per team.
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Online Portal/App Set-up: Pre-registration for group ex classes through the portal is still from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm available and recommended. If you need help Pool: MRRC will pool equipment The Pikes Peak Library District willnot haveprovide its mobileany library at the Rec Center on Fridays from 12:45 1:15 pmonline portal please email setting up –your www.stonebridgecoloradosprings.com throughoutfor the summer. member use, you must bring your own. MRRC@meridianservice.org. Poolto equipment brought by members must We are so excited welcome everyone back! be under 36” in diameter. The lilly pads will For additional updates regarding the Meridian not be available. Members are encouraged to Service Metropolitan District and the COVID-19 bring their own chairs for the outdoor pool. If pandemic, please visit: members want to switch from pool to pool, www.meridianranchmetro.org. they must check with the pool attendant on A publication of The Rec Center will be hosting a blood drive duty. The Meridian Service on Friday, July 3rd from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Metropolitan District Hot Tub: The hot tub will be limited to adults The Pikes Peak Library 18 and older. Children will not be permitted to District will have its be in and/around the hot tub. If anybody under mobile library at the Rec 18 does not comply they will get warning, ISSUE Center on Fridays from then asked to leave if they do not comply. The maximum capacity for the hot tub is limited 12:45 – 1:15 pm throughout the summer. to 4 persons. We are so excited to welcome everyone back!
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Stonebridge HOA Corner
July 2020
Now that we are in the middle of summer, the District, along with the rest of the country, is trying figure out what the new normal looks like. 2020 will be a year to remember novelsuggests coronavirus andmight the COVID-19 pandemic. It will The Stonebridge Lodgeand is OPEN! Please while Thethe garden there be a place where we can meet nature halfway. – Michael The Stonebridge Lodge is OPEN! Please practice social distancing CDC guidelines be one of the standout events for this generation. At this time, the number practice social distancing and CDC guidelines while utilizing the work-out Pollan (2007) ‘Second Nature: A Gardener’s Education’ work-out Estelle is onsite from 10 a.m. to 5top.m. Tuesday, of cases has slowed, many restrictions are lifted, but some precautions arearea.area. Estelle is onsite from 10 a.m. 5 p.m. Tuesday,Thursday Thursdayand andFriday Friday Are younew ready to garden? are 7the garden boxes ready still needed to prevent outbreaks and There to protect vulnerable of our to go! Please sign up, first come first Work – out room etiquette: Work-out room etiquette: A gardenawait policya will be reviewed by the treatments. Board of Directors to assure the areas are kept population whileserve. we anxiously vaccine and improved We need your assistance in keepingroom the work-out room clean. New Essential services of water, sewer, and continued without hitch. clean and available fordrainage gardening. The HOA is excited to see theassistance growth forinthe summer! Wea need your keeping theMore work-out clean. New disinfecting wipes dis disinfecting wipes dispensers have been installed. A spray bottle has been Parents and school districtswill arebe wondering what Fall will bewould like. Trees information supplied to the the residents who like to participate! been installed. A spray bottle has been provided for your use to wipe down the equipmen provided for your use to wipe down the equipment before and after use. and shrubs are still trying to recover from 2 years of bomb cyclones. Speaking after use. of landscaping… For your health, we suggest you wipe down the equipment before and after use it. It would not hurt bring two before or threeand towels During Summer and Fall 2020, we have a water conservation alertFor in effect. your health, weyou suggest you wipe down theto equipment afterwith youyou, use it. It w one to spread across each machine and one to wipe sweat from Since the specific restrictions on outdoor watering may change intoresponse bring two or three towels with you, one to spread across each machine and your one to wip face. If needed, change your towel mid-workout in exchange for a new to weather and schedules of emergency repair projects, we encourage your face. If needed, change yourastowel mid-workout in exchange a new one. Tissues wor one. Tissues work barriers, too, and are especiallyfor useful in situations to you frequently check the district website for updated information: too, and are especially useful in situations where a towel might feel clunky. Need to adjust sw where a towel might feel clunky. Need to adjust sweaty glasses or scratch www.meridianranchmetro.org or scratch andand itchyitchy nose? Primary jobjob for for Kleenex. Take a moment in in between sets nose? Primary Kleenex. Take a moment between setsand was Cutting your lawn at a longer length is a good way to conserve water. Another and wash hands for a full 20 for seconds with soap. recommend full 20 seconds withyour soap. We recommend your safety smallWe groups of 2-3 please! excellent strategy for a healthy landscape while conserving water isfor thea“cycle for your safety small groups of 2-3 please! and soak” method of irrigation. Check out the Colorado Springs Utilities Gardeners! We Gardeners! appreciate We yourappreciate attentiveness to the gardentoboxes! They boxes! looked fabulo your attentiveness the garden webpage for a presentation of the cycle and soak method: planted them! They looked fabulous when you planted them! (www.csu.org/CSUDocuments/cyclesoak.pdf). We encourage residents to enjoy the extensive walking trails and open space in Meridian out for walks, please be considerate of facility rental agreement for the TheRanch. Board When of Directors took action on April 7th on a revised neighboring homes and observe the dawn dusk hours all the open on the website. Please check it out. Stonebridge Lodge. You mayto have seen the of announcement spaces includingRevisions neighborhood parks. Remember to pick up and were made detailing the time allowed anduse the the cost of the rental. available trash cans and dog waste stations. There is much to enjoy here during the summer We months. appreciate your patience as we all work through the pandemic and try to stay safe and
well!summer, We hope these tumultuous haveand brought Finally, during the remember to drive times carefully watchour forneighborhood together and a new normal of waving and helping each other out. pedestrians and bicyclists during all hours, not just the usual before/ after school times. Be mindful that there is increased maintenance Summer is just around the corner If you have some greatand ideas or would like to volunteer, please construction activity with associated vehicular traffic. For example, our let our team know. own District staff and contractors are busy with landscape and grounds maintenance, the County may be performing road repairs, and building Website: https://stonebridgemeridian.nabrnetwork.com All improvements must be submitted and approved prior to installation. contractors are busy constructing houses. Once of the signs of a vibrant, Please submit toDocuments Jamie Adams; jamie@warrenmgmt.com. Association Newsfeeds communication mechanism to all owners; Governing growing community is the extensive use of our street corridors which All improvements must be submitted andare approved prior to installation. Please submit to Resources; Minutes of each Board meetingthe are posted after approval; Financials Questions? We are here to help you! brings associatedfound trafficunder challenges. Safety is a prerequisite to enjoying Adams; jamie@warrenmgmt.com . are posted after approval. theand Stonebridge your new favorite! recreational lifestyle in Meridian Ranch. So,Make be safe enjoy yourWebsite summer. Jamie or Josh at Warren Management Group Questions? We are here to help you!to Jamie All improvements must be submitted and approved prior to installation. Please submit
- David A. Pelser, General Manager Adams; jamie@warrenmgmt.com .
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Meridian Ranch Teen Services = Driver's License L=Lawn & Chores B=Baby-sitting *Red Cross Certified
S= Snow Removal D= Dog Walking H=House-sitting P=Pet-sitting
To be listed, or to update your listing, have your PARENTS send an email to kerri@porchlink.com. Specify Meridian Ranch and include your child’s birthday, phone number and list of services offered. List updated July 2020.
All listings are subject to the Colorado Stay-at Home Order. Parents, for your safety and the safety of your children, please make sure your teen understands and complies with health and safety recommendations of the CDC if they are offering services.
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Madison Johnston, 18
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Aidan Estoril, 13
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Giovanni Gales, 12
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Caitlyn Jump, 18
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Cayden Bransky, 12
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Mya Ramirez, 17
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Amari Bradford, 19
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Abrianna Garcia, 14
719-287-0129
Elijah Garcia, 16
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Liam Bowman , 16
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Olivia Nicole, 15
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Ava Cross, 13
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Ryleigh Walter, 16
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John Meredith, 14
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Marcella Meredith, 17
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Sofia Meredith, 13
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Daniel Fairbairn, 16
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Serina Frank, 16
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Water Conservation Stage 2 for Summer 2020 Outside watering in Meridian Ranch is limited to 3 days per week after 6:00 p.m. and before 10:00 a.m. Even numbered addresses water Sun-Tues-Thur, odd numbered addresses water Mon-Wed-Sat. No outside watering on Friday. Thanks for your cooperation while we perform emergency repairs to a couple of groundwater wells and while we complete construction of two new wells. The View From Meridian Ranch
Design Review Council Corner Wishing Meridian Ranch residents a very happy and safe 4th of July! Please enjoy the music from your porch and the fireworks from above! We would like to congratulate our May Yard of the Month in DRC No. 1.: 10807 Klondike! Thank you for keeping Meridian Ranch a beautiful place to live!
Here is some great information from Tall Timbers on selecting trees at the nursery: When you buy a high-quality tree, plant it correctly, and treat it properly, your tree should last for many years. When you buy a low-quality tree, you may have many costly problems even if you take great care in planting and maintenance. Consider the following when selecting a tree at the nursery:
All improvements must be submitted and approved prior to installation! Please utilize the website or email us directly so the DRC Boards can review and approvals can be communicated in a timely matter.
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Tree should appear healthy. No discolored bark, wilted leaves, etc.
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Branches should be spaced evenly around the trunk.
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Tree trunk should taper from a solid base, gradually becoming more slender towards the top.
Websites: www.meridianranchdrc.nabrnetwork.com
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Tree foliage and branches should be distributed on upper 2/3 of tree.
www.meridianranchdrc2.nabrnetwork.com Resources; Governing Documents
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Tree should contain a central, dominant leader.
If you have not already communicated to the DRC team regarding the dead trees in your yard, please do so as soon as possible. The community lost a lot of trees due to the early frost in October prior to the trees going dormant. They were hit again from the freeze in April when the trees were coming out of dormancy. We would like to work with you if you have difficulty replacing your trees in a timely manner.
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Tree should be free from mechanical damage.
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Tree should be free from insects and diseases.
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Roots should not be girdling, circling or potbound.
Questions? Please contact your Meridian Ranch DRC Management Team: Jamie Adams, CMCA, AMS, PCAM
Julie Sampson
Chaylyn Petrik
Managing Agent:
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DRC Administrator (DRC no 2):
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Snapshots from Meridian Ranch
This July, we’d like to salute the heroes of the day: Snapshots from Meridian Ranch Falcon’s
• Health carelike workers who the are heroes on the front This July, we’d to salute of thelines day:of fighting the battle against COVID-19 • Health care workers who are on the front lines of fighting the battle • against Essential grocery and retail store workers without which our pantries COVID-19 would be bare • First Responders who risk their lives to protect our families • • 2020 graduates who worked hard to meet their goalsour andpantries have Essential grocery andhave retail store workers without which had modified graduation ceremonies to celebrate this important milewould be bare stone • 2020 graduates who have worked hard to meet their goals and • have Teachers and staffgraduation who have pivoted to online teachingthis important had modified ceremonies to celebrate milestone • Parents and caregivers who support their children’s learning and man• age Teachers andfrom staffhome who have pivoted to online teachingoutside of the working or juggling their responsibilities • home Parents and caregivers who support their children’s learning while work • juggling Students whoresponsibilities have had to adjust to online learning and miss their norsportswho andhave activities • mal Students had to adjust to online learning and miss their normal sports and activities • Neighbors helping neighbors • Neighbors helping neighbors
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