WINDSOR
Volume 22, Issue 2
February 2024 PRESIDENT’S PEN It is time to focus on our 2024 association budget, and we are all anxious to see what is in store for us. After the pandemic, many things changed in our economy. Since Bobbie then, the cost of living Mays, has increased several Board times, the minimum wage President increased again this year, the prices of materials and services continue to rise, and the list goes on and on. Our board and staff continue to look for ways to cut costs and get the most we can for our money. Over the last two years, General Manager Rebecca Zazueta, through research and creativity, has offset a portion of the increase to our monthly coupon. We know 2024 will bring additional financial challenges, which we will continue to discuss and share in meetings and our monthly community newspaper, Windsor Life. One of the challenges is our laundry service. The building laundry machines are provided and maintained by CSC Service Works. In exchange, the association receives a commission approximately equivalent to $100,000 each year. This income is used to offset HOA assessments. This year, we were unable to negotiate a CSC renewal contract to include new equipment, but our general manager was able to secure a 12-month renewal with no increase in what we pay for each wash and dry. The vending rate of 75 cents per wash PRESIDENT'S PEN continued on page 4
In This Issue Community and Committee Meetings...............pg 3 In Remembrance.............................................. pgs 3-4 Letters................................................................ pgs 3-4 Board in Motion.....................................................pg 5 Employee Anniversaries.......................................pg 5 From the General Manager Budget and Annual Meeting..................... pgs 6-7 El Gran Jardin Rent & Utilities........................pg 8 Maintenance & Grounds Updates.................pg 8 Pilera Messaging & Voting.................................pg 9 Down to Earth (Grounds column)..................... pg 10 Community Response Office Hours................. pg 11 Community Response Activities........................ pg 11 Cop Shop............................................................. pg 12 Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) Application Event at WG............................ pg 13 Taxes Filing Assistance...................................... pg 13 Councilwoman Sawyer...................................... pg 13 Orientation Schedule for New Residents......pg 14 New Residents...................................................pg 14 WG Multicultural Holiday Calendar.............. pg 15
Take Action for Your Heart...................... pgs 16-17 Everyday Heroes................................................ pg 19 Building Profile................................................... pg 19 WG Art Club Artist Profile............................... pg 20 Photo Album................................................ pgs 21-22 Restaurant............................................................ pg 23 Classes................................................................. pg 24 Activities, Events and Entertainment........ pgs 25-27 Cards and Game Groups................................ pg 27 Clubs and Groups...................................... pgs 28-29 Faith Communities.............................................. pg 29 Local Community Events............................ pgs 30-31 Announcements........................................... pgs 31-32 Health Screenings & Services.......................... pg 32 Services and Products Presentations.............. pg 32 Support Groups.................................................. pg 32 Windsor Writers........................................ pgs 33-35 Classifieds .......................................................... pg 36 Service Directory....................................... pgs 37-38
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Visit our website at www.windsorgardensdenver.org 2024 Board Officers & Committees Executive Committee y Bobbie Mays, President y Dean Deverick, Vice President y Mike Lopez, Treasurer y Carol Brooks, Secretary Appeals Committee y Dean Deverick, Chair y Michael Powl, Board y Shirley Cox, Resident y Tammy Felker, Resident y Gary Roll, Resident Architectural Review Committee y Gay Ann Ost, Chair y Michael Powl, Board y Ron Baldwin, Resident y Jolene Cranston, Resident y Catherine Elliott, Resident y Nona Warburton, Resident y Beverly Williams, Resident Auditing Committee y Dennis Knight, Chair y Dean Deverick, Board y Debra Adams, Resident y Susan Adamson, Resident y Jeanne Lee, Resident y Lida Preston, Resident y Bev Thomas, Resident Board Election Committee y Carol Brooks, Chair y Mike Lopez, Board y Donna Sanford, Resident y Bev Thomas, Resident y Beverly Williams, Resident Building Representative Zone Committee (BRZC) Carol Brooks and Donna Sanford, CoChairs Zone 1: Shari Swickard Zone 2: Barbara Penn Zone 3: Mona Knight Zone 4: Kathy Young Zone 5: Lisa Davis Zone 6: Barbara Ellis Zone 7: Susan Bretschneider Community Life Committee y Gay Ann Ost, Chair y Dennis Knight, Board y Kristin Brotherton, Resident y Kathy Callender, Resident y Jolene Cranston, Resident y Mark Euler, Resident y Eydie McDaniel, Resident y Charles McDonald, Resident y Judy Tauchen, Resident Employee Relations/Safety Committee y Dean Deverick, Chair y Gay Ann Ost, Board y Ginny Cox, Resident y Lisa Davis, Resident y Sylvia Francis, Resident y Marilyn Tyler, Resident y Laura Wells, Resident y Maintenance Dept. Employee y Grounds Dept. Employee y Community Response Officer Finance Committee y Mike Lopez, Chair y Michael Powl, Board
Finance Committee continued y Phyllis Davis, Resident y Mark Euler, Resident y Patsy Krechel, Resident y Lida Preston, Resident y Terry Sprague, Resident Governing Documents Review Ad Hoc Committee y Dennis Knight, Chair y Mike Lopez, Board y Shirley Cox, Resident y Jan Sheppard, Resident y Charles Silverman, Resident Insurance Committee y Mike Lopez, Chair y Carol Brooks, Board y Susan Bretschneider, Resident y Jolene Cranston, Resident y Barbara Ellis, Resident y Joseph Hayashi, Resident y Martin Langley, Resident Long-Range Planning & Innovation Committee y Dean Deverick, Chair y Michael Powl, Board y Kathy Callender, Resident y Mark Euler, Resident y Donna Fisher, Resident y Brenda Sanders, Resident y Alyson Shupe, Resident y Marcy Smith, Resident y John Young, Non-Resident Owner y Bill Walsh, Employee Policy Committee y Michael Powl, Chair y Dennis Knight, Board y Debe Alikchihoo, Resident y Shirley Cox, Resident y Janis Mayer, Resident y Jan Sheppard, Resident y Charles Silverman, Resident Public Relations Committee y Dennis Knight, Chair y Gay Ann Ost, Board y Susan Bretschneider, Resident y Lydia "Penelope" Hodge, Resident y Jeanne Lee, Resident y Edna "Nan" Wigington, Resident y Kathy Young, Resident Revenue Exploration Ad Hoc Committee y Mike Lopez, Chair y Dean Deverick, Board y Donna Fisher, Resident y Howard Fistell, Resident y Alyson Shupe, Resident y Monika Strauss, Resident y Elaine Wilson, Resident Underground Garage Subcommittee y Gay Ann Ost, Chair y Carol Brooks, Board y Barbara Dey, Resident y Camella "Candy" Ford, Resident y Virginia "Gini" Hansen, Resident y Reuel Hunt, Resident y William Laub, Resident y Roni Reynolds, Resident y Jan Sheppard, Resident
Association Contacts –– ADMINISTRATION –– 303-364-7485 Regular Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. General Manager: Rebecca Zazueta, email: rzazueta@wgamail.com Business Manager: Tammy Tafoya-Paredes, email: ttafoya@wgamail.com Community Administrator: Patricia Frawley, email: pfrawley@wgamail.com Policy & Modifications: Katie Monasmith, email: kmonasmith@wgamail.com Office Manager: Liz Nickel, email: lnickel@wgamail.com Administrative Assistant: Estephany Vela, email: evela@wgamail.com Receptionists: Carol Redd, email: credd@wgamail.com Jodi Meisinger, email: jmeisinger@wgamail.com Accounting Manager: Debra Ford, email: dford@wgamail.com Accountant: Sarah Kluhsman, email skluhsman@wgamail.com
–– COMMUNITY RESPONSE –– 303-364-4924 communityresponse@wgamail.com Chief of Community Response: Chris Scovil, email: cscovil@wgamail.com Dispatcher: Nayeli Aguirre, email: naguirre@wgamail.com
–– FACILITIES MAINTENANCE –– Manager: Bill Walsh, email: bwalsh@wgamail.com
–– GROUNDS MAINTENANCE –– Supervisor: Dana Cusack, email: dana@wgamail.com
–– COMMUNITY LIFE –– Community Life Manager: Cari Ervin, email: cervin@wgamail.com ACTIVITIES 720-862-1533, 720-862-1534 and 720-862-1512 Activities Director: Steve Follweiler, email: sfollweiler@wgamail.com Asst. Activities Director: Tessa Post, tpost@wgamail.com Activities Admin. Assistant: Karen Arellano, email: karellano@wgamail.com GOLF SHOP & COURSE 303-366-3133 Golf Manager: Joey Schlueter, email: jschlueter@wgamail.com
–– BOARD OF DIRECTORS –– board@wgamail.com President: Vice Pres.: Treasurer: Secretary:
Bobbie Mays Dean Deverick Mike Lopez Carol Brooks
Asst. Treasurer: Gay Ann Ost Asst. Secretary: Michael Powl Director-at-Large: Dennis Knight
WINDSOR LIFE: THE NEWS OF WINDSOR GARDENS ADVERTISING: Call 303-364-7485 or email karellano@wgamail.com. Ad reservations and files are due the 10th of the month prior to the month of publication. SUBMISSIONS: Email WindsorLife@wgamail.com. Submissions are due the 15th of the month prior to the month of publication and will be reviewed by the WG Public Relations Committee or administrators for possible publication. DELIVERY: Windsor Life is delivered within the first week of the month. Windsor Life is published by the Windsor Gardens Association Board of Directors for the benefit of Windsor Gardens residents and is dedicated to: fostering communication and collaboration among the residents, board of directors and staff; promoting Windsor Gardens numerous and diverse activities; and informing residents of community resources and issues. The Windsor Gardens Association, its board of directors and employees and the Windsor Life staff are not responsible or liable for any of the services or products advertised in the Windsor Life publication, nor do we endorse any advertisement, product or service. The association recommends that you research any product or service and check references prior to hiring any individual or company.
Windsor Gardens Association 595 South Clinton Street Denver, CO 80247 303-364-7485 www.windsorgardensdenver.org
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In Remembrance
NOTE: Not all of the committees meet every month.
To share the passing of someone with the community, please submit the deceased’s name, date of death, building number and any life memories you’d like to share to WindsorLife@wgamail. com or to the association office. Remembrances are subject to editing, including for length and grammar.
Attend in Person: Most meetings will be in the Colorado Room with exceptions noted below. Join by Phone via Zoom: Phone option available for many committee meetings. Call 720-928-9299 at the time of the meeting and use the meeting ID and passcode provided with the individual meetings in the below schedule. Join Online via Zoom: Online option available for many committee meetings. Go to www.zoom.com. Click “Join a meeting” and enter the meeting ID and passcode provided with the individual meetings in the below schedule. COMMUNITY MEETINGS Donuts with Donna Thursday, February 22, 10 a.m. In person in CenterPoint. WGA Annual Meeting Tuesday, February 27, 6 p.m. In person in the Auditorium, by phone or online via Zoom or on Facebook. For Zoom details, please see page 6. To watch on Facebook, go to www.facebook.com/WindsorGardensAssociation/ live at the time of the meeting. COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Auditing Committee Thursday, February 8, 9 a.m. In person in the Colorado Room. Board Monthly Meeting Thursday, February 22, 3 p.m. Meeting ID: 847 0093 6912 Passcode: 737328 Building Rep Zone Committee Thursday, February 8, 11 a.m. Meeting ID: 856 6229 4484 Passcode: 573903 Community Life Committee Wednesday, February 14, 12:30 p.m. Meeting ID: 846 9736 9238 Passcode: 998015 Employee Safety Committee Wednesday, February 14, 2 p.m. Meeting ID: 813 9405 6362 Passcode: 218782 Finance Committee Friday, February 2, 10 a.m. Meeting ID: 872 9854 1484
Passcode: 717258
Tuesday, February 20, 3 p.m. Meeting ID: 843 0031 0214 Passcode: 015750 Long-Range Planning & Innovation Tues., February 13, 2 p.m. Meeting ID: 850 7908 1005 Passcode: 140465 COMMITTEE MEETINGS continued on page 4
Association Offices Closed President's Day
Monday, February 19, 2024
Memorial Day
Monday, May 27, 2024
Independence Day
Thursday, July 4, 2024
Labor Day
Monday, September 2, 2024
Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 28, 2024 Friday, November 29, 2024
Christmas
Tuesday, December 24, 2024 Wednesday, December 25, 2024
New Year's Day
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
Vivian Guilford Vivian Guilford, age 81, passed away on December 13, 2023, after a long battle with breast cancer. Fortunately, her sister and some of her nieces and nephews were able to visit her in Building 82 before she passed. She was a tough woman and told stories about her service in the WACS and her experiences doing four-handed dentistry as a dental hygienist. She briefly married during her time in the Army and was stationed in many locations, including Alaska and Kentucky, but the marriage did not outlast their shared Army service. In later IN REMEMBRANCE continued on page 4
Your Turn: Write a Letter Write a letter to the board, administrators or the community. Letters submitted to the Windsor Life are published at the discretion of the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors, administrators and editor. Submission Specifications All letters must include the writer’s name, address and phone number for verification purposes. The writer’s name will be included with those letters that are published. Anonymous letters will not be considered. Letters are published based on space availability. Letters are limited to 300 words and may be edited for grammar, clarity, civility and space. Please provide sources for any articles or data referenced in your letter. Letters containing obvious factual inaccuracies, unattributed facts and quotes, or libelous statements will not be printed. Reviews, positive or negative, of businesses that are lessees of Windsor Gardens will not be published. In order to include diverse opinions, letters from the same writer will not be published more than three times per year and not in consecutive issues. Continued responses to other letters will be limited to open the forum for new writers and topics. E-mail to: WindsorLife@wgamail.com Mail to: Windsor Life, 595 S. Clinton St., Denver, CO 80247
Response to “No Smoking Policy Exception for Vaping” The December 2023 letter looking for a solution to the issues with smoke infiltrating neighbors’ units is appreciated, but vaping aerosols are second only in danger to tobacco and marijuana. Furthermore, the real issue is that we can't keep smoke and aerosols in one of our mid-century-built units out of the other units. ASHRAE, the national industrial organization of heating, ventilating and air conditioning, states no amount of filtering and sealing “has been demonstrated or should be relied upon to control health risks from environmental tobacco smoke exposure in spaces where smoking occurs.” (https://bit.ly/ASHRAEPositionDocument) LETTERS continued on page 4
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PRESIDENT'S PEN continued from page 1 and 50 cents per dry is well below the market rate. (This may be a cost that will increase in the future.) Waste Management has said they want to increase their contract price by 100% for our trash and recycling services. While many recycle the proper items, others dump appliances, furniture, trash and non-recyclable items in the recycling dumpsters. Misuse is not only from those who trespass on our property. Residents of Windsor Gardens also misuse these services. There are additional expenses in contamination penalties and overflow fees. Trash is not recyclable. We have looked at other options for our trash and recycling services. Other companies that provide trash collection services would require us to roll the collection bins out from the buildings to the street for pick up. This would require additional staff to manage this daily task. It is unlikely the service would be better, and it would not save the association money. The general manager and facilities maintenance manager successfully negotiated with Waste Management who agreed to withdraw the contract renewal with the 100% increase in cost and re-evaluate pricing for the next fiscal year. We will hear the outcome during the budget discussion in February. Property taxes are scheduled to increase based on the valuations completed in 2023. With the legislation that was passed in November 2023 in a special session of the Colorado General Assembly, the anticipated increase may not be as significant as anticipated. The city of Denver is working on the tax bills, and the association will receive the information by early February. While we have nothing to do with the outcome, your HOA coupon will reflect any increase or change to your property tax bill.
Our HOA insurance may increase as the market continues to see premiums soar due to natural disasters, increased claim expenses for liability losses and significant increases in the costs to rebuild and repair after property losses occur. These market conditions have a direct impact on our community. And we are unique due to our demographic and exposure to Medicare liens for slip and fall incidents on association property. We must submit all claims related to property damage and injuries that occur in common areas. We are required to make known the losses we sustain in these areas when asked by insurance carriers. Frequency is also observed when carriers are reviewing past losses. We carry acceptable deductibles but must still provide known incidents to carriers, impacting the renewal process. When damage or injury occurs, it is especially important for us to follow the suggested procedures to keep our HOA costs at a minimum. Changes coming in 2024 may also include changes in response to Denver’s new ordinances to implement composting services and fund city sidewalk repairs, which were approved last year. Property taxes for Windsor Gardens owners do not include city trash and recycling services as we are considered multifamily housing and must have separate services. We await the results of conversations between Waste Management and the City of Denver to determine how to proceed with composting services. We are also waiting for information on how the city will bill the sidewalk repairs. As we enter our next fiscal year, our talented staff will continue advising us on how to help with the rising costs of keeping our community vital and desirable.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS continued from page 3 Policy Committee Tuesday, February 13, 10:00 a.m. Meeting ID: 889 6779 7495 Passcode: 495302
Revenue Exploration Ad Hoc Committee Thurs., Feb. 8, 3 p.m. Meeting ID: 861 5052 3647 Passcode: 696427
Public Relations Committee Thursday, February 1, 9:30 a.m. Meeting ID: 880 3101 8083 Passcode: 566034
Underground Garage Sub-Committee Wed., Feb. 21, 2 p.m. Meeting ID: 815 3392 1985 Passcode: 242162
IN REMEMBRANCE continued from page 3 years, she was a clerk and received a PERA pension. She was buried at Fort Logan by her family. Vivian was an avid quilter, sewer and knitter and was knitting a scarf for her sister during her last days. For many years, she participated in the Windsor Gardens sewing group.
Those in Building 82 who knew her will miss her wry comments, smile and honest and realistic take on life. If something was a “pain in the ass," Vivian would always let you know. Rest in peace, Vivian.
LETTERS continued from page 3 The CDC, FDA, EPA, U.S. Surgeon General, state and local health departments, and medical research organizations long ago agreed on tobacco’s dangers and the dangers to others of secondhand smoke. Regarding vaping, the CDC has said e-cigarette aerosols generally contain “fewer toxic chemicals than the deadly mix of 7,000 chemicals in smoke from regular cigarettes. However, e-cigarette aerosol is not harmless.” The research is ongoing concerning vaping dangers, but the following harmful substances have been found in e-cigarette aerosols: addictive nicotine, flavorings such as diacetyl, a chemical linked to serious lung disease, cancer-causing chemicals, volatile organic compounds, heavy metals such as nickel, tin and lead and ultrafine particles that can be inhaled deeply into the lungs. (https://www.cdc.gov/tobacco/basic_information/ecigarettes/about-e-cigarettes.html) The State of Colorado added vaping to the Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act in its 2019 revision of the 2006 law. The act bans vaping
indoors in most public spaces and sets fines of hundreds of dollars for those who violate the law. (www.gaspforair.org/gasp/gedc/pdf/ CCIAAReferenceGuide2019.pdf) I do not want WG residents to be affected by e-cigarette aerosols through the piping, baseboard and electric structural gaps of Windsor Gardens’ architecture and under-door ventilation systems any more than by tobacco and marijuana smoke. Colleen Nunn
Honoring Labors of Love This letter takes a detour from pampering paper hearts and candy to appreciate so much love given by our HOA staff. Yes, we pay them, but no amount of money could buy the compassion surrounding us. LETTERS continued on page 5
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WG Board in Motion At their January 24, 2024, meeting, the WG Board of Directors approved the following: Finance committee motions: − Motion to transfer $360,970.83 to the capital reserve account. − Motion to transfer $201,902.75 to the tax reserve account. − Motion to transfer $196,957.00 to the capital reserve account. (This transfer represents the January insurance loan payment from the operating account.) − Motion to approve the investment recommendations from the Toro West Proposal dated January 11, 2024. A revenue exploration ad hoc committee motion to request the board of directors to identify priorities based on the capital reserve study or to identify new projects needed in the community and provide those priorities to the revenue exploration ad hoc committee in order to obtain possible funding. A motion to accept the restaurant owner’s proposal to adjust the terms of the rent and utility payment for El Gran Jardin to onethird of the originally agreed-upon rate, beginning April 2024.
A motion to approve the charter and committee members’ appointment for the entrance tower ad hoc committee. A motion to approve the investment recommendations from Toro West proposal dated January 22, 2024. A motion to approve the three board resolutions to establish signature and authorization requirements for all association bank accounts. A motion to accept the WG Board of Directors code of conduct. A motion to approve the newly elected building representatives and building alternates. During an executive session on January 24, 2024, the board approved a motion to transfer several delinquent accounts to the attorney’s office, approved a legal representation letter and reviewed correspondence from the attorney. On January 27, the board approved an electronic motion was passed to allow a temporary age exception to the occupancy and age restrictions and procedures policy.
Employee Anniversaries Jacob Pacheco, 5 years
Michael Lochhead, 6 years
Grounds Department
Grounds Department
Jacob came to Windsor Gardens from his job as a receptionist at a massage outlet. He spent a summer working on the golf course and has been working as the lead irrigation tech for the past two years. Jacob is a native of Colorado, from the Sloan's Lake area, and attended George Washington High School. His mother, father, two sisters and one brother live near Denver. His brother Brandon also worked for the WG grounds department for a short time. Jacob has an eight-year-old daughter, Breaelle, and loves spending as much time as possible with her. Jacob has many talents; he is an artist and enjoys making videos on TikTok. He enjoys the outdoors, fishing and camping. Jacob is easy-going and has a great sense of humor. He is always working hard, which makes him a valued crew member. Congratulations, Jacob, on your five years at Windsor Gardens!
Michael came to Windsor Gardens after more than 30 years as a tree trimmer for Swingle Tree Company. He has a vast knowledge of tree care in our state and uses his experience to help train some of the newer tree trimmers in the department. Michael was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and after moving around a bit, he ended up in Colorado when he was eight. He and his wife, Kathy, have a daughter, Tonda, and a son, Roger. Michael is an avid sportsman and spends most of his vacation time hunting elk and fishing. He said he really likes the people he works with, “even the bosses.” Congratulations, Michael, on six years at Windsor Gardens this month!
LETTERS continued from page 4 Criticism can flow easily after the mistakes or oversights of the human beings who work here.
can list names of extraordinary people who consistently make a difference, giving from the heart far beyond what they have to do.
Yet, the impressive skill and depth of dedication of General Manager Rebecca Zazueta and the devout league she leads can never really be measured. Among the 3500 living here, some understand and
I will mention one recent example that demonstrates labor of love for us. With Rebecca and Community Administrator Patricia Frawley's solid support, Community Life Director Cari Ervin brought us Activities Director Steve Follweiler eight months ago. Steve recently responded with immediate grace to my request for assistance. He left the demands of the activities office and walked to the auditorium to unstack a tower of armchairs so I could safely participate in our life-enriching drama production. Room setup is not Steve’s job. He could have brushed me off. Instead, his willing compassion meant safety, dignity and welcome to all coping with painful physical aging or even a low-energy day.
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Abundant other examples await our willingness to see them. Many jobs at Windsor Gardens are demanding and go without due appreciation. Indeed, on this occasion of love, it is right to care for those who, day after day, lovingly look out for us. They do more than we will ever know to help us rise to beautiful quality in our lives. Eydie McDaniel
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From the General Manager 2024/2025 ASSOCIATION BUDGET & ANNUAL MEETING Presentation of the Proposed Budget at the Finance Committee Meeting The proposed 2024-2025 association budget will be presented to the WG Finance Committee on Friday, February 2, beginning at 10 a.m. in the Colorado Room. It is anticipated that this meeting will run until 4 p.m. A lunch break will take place from approximately 12 General Manager p.m. to 1 p.m. A special board meeting will Rebecca Zazueta be held immediately following the finance committee meeting if a recommendation is received to approve the budget as presented. Please see page 3 for Zoom information for the meeting. If approval is not reached on February 2, a special finance committee meeting will be held the week of February 5 (date and time to be determined) to finalize and approve the budget. If additional committee meetings are needed to finalize the budget, the dates, times and Zoom information will be posted on the meeting calendar on the association’s website.
Official Notice of Annual Meeting and Electronic Pilera Ballot for Budget Ratification After the finance committee and the board of directors have approved the budget, an official notice of the annual meeting with a summary of the budget will be sent to all owners. Budget ratification will be conducted with an electronic ballot through Pilera, the same system the association currently uses to send residents email, text and phone notices. This will be the first time the association has used Pilera for electronic voting; there are many benefits to switching ballot providers, including anticipated savings in the overall cost. Each owner will receive electronic voting instructions sent via an email from Pilera when the voting period begins. Instructions will also be included in the official notice of the annual meeting. To help the association prepare for this upcoming vote, please ensure that a current email address is on file with the association’s office so that you can receive the voting notifications from Pilera. Also, owners should practice logging into their existing Pilera account. Please review additional instructions concerning Pilera on page 9. If you need further assistance, please contact Patricia Frawley at 720-862-1505.
WGA Annual Meeting The Windsor Gardens Association Annual Meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 27, at 6 p.m. in the auditorium. For those who wish to attend the meeting from home via Zoom, the meeting information and instructions are listed below. We will also have tablets available for residents to check out if they want to watch the meeting via Zoom but do not have a computer or wi-fi access at home. Please contact Cari Ervin at 720-862-1590 if you would like to reserve a tablet. Finally, a video of the meeting will also be viewable LIVE on the association’s Facebook page for owners to watch during the meeting or at their convenience before executing their electronic ballot. Join by Facebook Live using the link https:// www.facebook.com/WindsorGardensAssociation/live The main purpose of the annual meeting will be to present the approved 2024-2025 budget and provide instructions for voting on the ratification of the budget via electronic ballot. Other agenda items for this meeting include a financial summary and a general overview of the association’s operations. Owners are encouraged
to observe the finance committee meeting on February 2 if they would like budget information in advance of receiving the official mailing.
Annual Meeting Zoom Information On Tuesday, February 27, at 6 p.m., you may join the annual meeting by computer or phone. To join by computer, use the below link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83584904416 To join by phone: 1. Call 720-928-9299. 2. You will be prompted to enter the meeting ID: 835 8490 4416 3. You may be put on a brief hold before you join the meeting. Zoom offers free language interpretation services for nine different languages. If you want to listen to the meeting in a language other than English, please email Liz Nickel at lnickel@wgamail.com by Tuesday, February 13.
Submit Your Budget Questions in Advance of the Annual Meeting Due to the size of the membership meeting, it will not be interactive or allow for comments or live questions. As a result, a cut-out form ASSOCIATION BUDGET & ANNUAL MEETING continued on page 7
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From the General Manager ASSOCIATION BUDGET & ANNUAL MEETING continued from page 6 is included below for owners to submit their questions before the meeting. The administrative office must receive the cut-out with your budget questions by February 22. There will be limited time to answer questions during the meeting, so we will focus on the most asked questions. If your questions are not answered, you may contact the office after the meeting or include your telephone number or email on the cut-out so that a staff member can contact you to discuss the budget. Owners are encouraged to observe the budget discussion during the February finance committee meeting(s) listed above. Meeting minutes will also be posted on the association’s website for review following the finance committee meeting. Long-range planning and innovation committee meeting minutes from January are also available on the association’s website for review. These minutes discuss the capital reserve portion of the budget and HOA assessment.
Voting Period and Options Owners are strongly encouraged to read the budget materials and to participate in the annual meeting before casting their electronic ballot vote. Electronic voting will open on Wednesday, February 28, at 9 a.m. and close on Tuesday, March 5, at 9 a.m. This will allow time for owners to review the budget information and watch the recorded meeting on our Facebook page if they are unable to attend the annual meeting. Pilera does not have the option to vote by phone, but written ballots will be available for owners who are not comfortable voting electronically. And for those who need assistance with ballots, volunteers will be available to help during the week of voting.
Assistance with Ballots Volunteers will be available to assist with in-person voting on the following dates and times: Wednesday, Feb. 28
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
CenterPoint Lobby
Friday, March 1
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
CenterPoint Lobby
Monday, March 4
10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
CenterPoint Lobby
3 p.m. to 5 p.m.
CenterPoint Lobby
If you are unable to leave your unit and would like a volunteer to come to you, please contact Patricia Frawley at 720-862-1505 to make arrangements.
If you are interested in volunteering to help owners complete electronic ballots, please call Office Manager Liz Nickel at 720862-1531 by February 16.
Electronic Ballot Wording Here is an example of the ballot wording:
Please check one (1) box below to cast your vote. Read the options carefully: Ratify the 2024/2025 Budget (You are in favor of the Approved Budget.) Veto the 2024/2025 Budget (You are not in favor of the Approved Budget.) I abstain from voting. The ballot will also include a vote to approve last year's annual meeting minutes. An electronic copy of the minutes will be part of the information included with the ballot, and paper copies are available in the association office.
Vote Results The voting results will be tallied by the Pilera voting system and announced by the end of the business day on March 5 via Pilera.
Voting Requirements You must be an owner in good standing with the association to vote. If you are more than 60 days delinquent in payment of assessments or other charges, your ballot will not be counted. There is one ballot per unit. If there is more than one owner for your unit, please reach a consensus and then cast your vote. Each owner will receive a notification and link to the electronic ballot. The first owner to complete the ballot will close the vote for the unit. If you own your unit in the name of an LLC, trust or other entity, the authorized officer or trustee must cast the ballot. If you are executing the ballot as a power of attorney for the owner, the power-of-attorney document must be on file with the association for the ballot to be valid.
Important Note regarding the Budget Approval Process According to Colorado law, the budget will be deemed approved unless a majority of owners, equivalent to 1,372 units, vetoes the budget.
Questions I have about the WGA Annual Budget ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________________________
Name___________________________________________ Phone # ________________________Bldg #________ Return no later than 02/22/24 to the administrative office or the association dropbox under the flagpole in the auditorium parking lot.
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From the General Manager EL GRAN JARDIN RENT & UTILITY PAYMENTS At their January 2024 meeting, the board of directors accepted the restaurant owner’s proposal to adjust the terms of the rent and utility payments for El Gran Jardin to one-third of the originally agreed-upon rate beginning April 2024. Although they are unable to pay the amount initially agreed to within the lease, they would like to show good faith and their desire to continue food and beverage services at Windsor Gardens. The adjusted rent and utilities payment will allow restaurant operations to continue without complete subsidization from the association for the duration of the restaurant’s lease term, which will expire on December 31, 2024. Historically, restaurant operations at Windsor Gardens have struggled financially and have not been a profit-center for the association. The restaurant is an amenity of the association but unique in that it is not a business operation of the association. The association serves as the landlord of a leased restaurant
business. Through prior experience, we know that food and beverage service is important to the community and positively impacts property values for all owners. As such, the association may find that an adjusted rent and utility agreement may be a happy compromise in making the operations of a restaurant at Windsor Gardens attainable for the operator while still meeting the residents’ desires for food service in the community. This adjusted approach will also help inform future considerations as to whether an on-site restaurant is an amenity worth subsidizing or is unsustainable in the long term. Regardless, there is an opportunity for community discussions and problem-solving ahead of us. It will be a focus of the board in 2024 to prepare for a new lease term and how the association should proceed with food and beverage services within the community.
MAINTENANCE & GROUNDS UPDATES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Underground Garages Project: Near building 80, approximately eleven different tendon cables need to be repaired. The contractor just completed the fifth one; they are almost halfway through that area. The work must be done in sections so the deck is not compromised. The construction crew is chiseling through concrete on the top and beneath the deck. Shoring stations have been set up as required by the engineer. The residents who had vehicles in the affected areas have been very gracious and moved them from those parking stalls. The electrical line by building 84 has been completed. A new company has been selected to replace the gas line at buildings 80 and 64. The gas line between buildings 82 and 84 still needs to be completed. At buildings 60 and 62, two trees have been removed from the deck of underground parking lot 24. Two broken tendons were found and are being repaired. More trees will need to be removed above underground 24. A row of ash trees that were planted along the edge of underground parking lot 24 deck will likely need to be removed. Major Plumbing Repairs: In December 2023, there was a fire line leak under the canopy of building 6. We evaluated the main water lines coming into the building and decided that because
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the fire and water lines were copper, we did not need to replace them like in building 37. Curb Stop Replacements: A new curb stop for the fire line was installed for building 6. Backflows: We replaced a six-inch backflow device that services buildings 58, 60, 62 and 64. HALLWAY REDECORATING CARPET REPLACEMENT Building 8 is complete. Buildings 2 and 4 are waiting for carpet delivery. PAINT DEPARTMENT Hallway Painting Project: Building 36 is in progress. Buildings 14 and 20 have been added to the schedule. Other Projects: We are wiping down all common area wood doors and applying oil to help address scratches, marks, and gouges. We are repairing water-damaged drywall and miscellaneous painting in building common areas. We removed the wallpaper and painted the women’s restroom in the administrative office. We primed and painted the new trim for building 8. We will caulk and touch up the trim once it is installed.
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Pilera Messaging and Voting One of the ways the association office communicates with people is through the Pilera messaging system. While the monthly publication of Windsor Life continues to be the association’s primary tool for communicating with residents, Pilera is an added communication tool that allows staff to send brief and time-sensitive notifications to the entire community or specific buildings. Messages may include emergency notifications, scheduled maintenance or reminders about community events. We encourage all residents to sign up to receive Pilera notifications.
How to Sign Up and Choices for How to Receive Pilera Messages You may choose how to receive Pilera notifications by phone, text or email. The initial sign-up is done during the new resident orientation process. If you wish to change how you receive Pilera messages or confirm your registration, please contact the administrative office at 303-364-7485 for assistance. Also be mindful that if you choose to receive Pilera phone messages, the message will begin once the phone is answered, including an answering machine message pick-up. If you miss part of the message, you may press “1” on your phone, and it should repeat. Pressing “9” will remove you from receiving phone messages from Pilera. If you accidentally press “9”, please call the administrative office, and we will assist you.
Electronic Ballot Voting with Pilera This year, we will use Pilera to conduct an electronic ballot vote on the 2024-2025 budget. This new process will be like the prior electronic ballot voting on the proposed declaration amendments
and 2023 board elections, but we are anticipating a few changes. For example, you will not receive a voter identification code, and voting cannot occur by phone. Pilera will send an email to all owners who are registered in our database with the link to the electronic ballot. Nearly all owners have an email, but if they don’t, a paper ballot will be available in the association office. We will also offer in-person voting for owners who need assistance. When an owner clicks on the electronic ballot link sent to their email, the owner will be asked to use their Pilera login and password to gain access to the ballot. For this reason, we are asking all owners to practice logging into Pilera this month to ensure that everyone is familiar with the process. The website is www.pilera.com, and the portal login page is www.app.pilera.com. As noted above, most owners are added to the Pilera system at orientation or were added to the database when we started to use this software several years ago. Using an existing database of owners is one of the benefits of using Pilera for this upcoming electronic ballot vote. Another is a significantly reduced cost for the association. If you need assistance with Pilera, please contact the administrative office at 303-364-7485. We will be happy to ensure that you are set up and ready for the upcoming electronic ballot vote.
Other Uses of Pilera We also use Pilera to populate resident vehicle information, which Community Response utilizes while on patrol. And residents can place work orders through Pilera.
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Down to Earth A COLD ONE January proved to be one of the coldest months I can remember, with an arctic cold front arriving in our area on the 11th. Snow removal can become dangerous when temperatures get below zero, and wind chills make it even worse. Frostbite can occur within twenty minutes on exposed skin, even quicker if things are wet. The grounds crew fought well during those very cold days, but we needed to limit their time in sub-zero weather. So, things took longer to complete.
Grounds Maintenance Supervisor Dana Cusack
Storms like this are extremely taxing on our equipment, supplies and everyone here – not just in my department. I saw four plumbers working on Saturday the 13th, dealing with frozen pipes. I am grateful and proud of the work done by our grounds crew, community response department, plumbing team and everyone else who worked on those bitter days during the cold snap. We came out of it the following week with a lot of worn-out sweeper brushes and some pretty tired employees. A shout out to all the residents who stayed bundled up in their units and let us finish the job – if only our pets could use the facilities.
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Community Response & Covenant Enforcement COMMUNITY RESPONSE OFFICE HOURS From Chief of Community Response Chris Scovil Community Response is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, but our office is not. Our full-time dispatcher works in the Community Response office, and we must keep the noise and distractions to a minimum for the dispatcher to monitor the emergency notifications from Denver 911, Denver Fire Department, Denver Police Department, and Denver Health Ambulance. The dispatch role also consists of answering calls, communicating with officers in the field by radio, entering dispatch information about calls on the computer, and keeping track of officers' locations. Sometimes, this happens simultaneously, and distractions can lead to critical mistakes.
The Community Response office's front door is always closed and locked and is not open for pedestrian traffic. If you are at our office door and need to speak with an officer, check out keys, etc., we ask that you pick up the red phone inside the box mounted to the wall next to our office window. Do not bang on the door or try to yank it open. If our dispatcher is involved in a call, they can only open the door for you once they are free from the call. If the dispatch phone is tied up with another call, your call from the red phone will be redirected to an officer's radio. You are welcome inside our office, but it will be up to the dispatcher or officer's discretion to let you in at the appropriate time.
COMMUNITY RESPONSE ACTIVITIES, JANUARY 1 THROUGH JANUARY 28, 2024 CALLS RECEIVED ROUTINE ACTIVITIES Escorts Keys Lockouts Parking Complaints Pet Complaints Security/Vacation Checks
1,108 3 137 25 8 5 146
EMERGENCIES Emergency Medical Assists Health and Welfare Check Smoke Investigation
61 28 41
POLICE ACTIVITIES Alarms Alleged Burglary/Thefts Attempted Burglary/Thefts
7 5 8
POLICE ACTIVITIES continued Criminal Mischief/Vandalism Noise Complaints Police Assist Suspicious Person Theft from Vehicle Theft of Vehicle Warning Tickets
34 30 4 18 9 2 15
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The Cop Shop at WG The Cop Shop is operated by volunteers who work with the Denver Police Department to assist with citizen complaints, accident reports and other activities that would typically require a trip to the district station. Cop Shop Hours at WG: Leetsdale Cop Shop will be in CenterPoint from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, February 5, Friday, February
9, and Friday, February 23. We will not be there on the President's Day holiday. We also want to thank Windsor Gardens residents for our most successful clothing drive to date, collecting 1,010 items delivered to the Wellpower Resource Center. Your generosity is greatly appreciated!
TOP 5 TYPES OF SCAMS Dear Cop Shop: Are there any new scams we should be aware of? Curious Dear Curious: Most scams are variations of old scams made possible by advancements in technology. The Denver District Attorney has put out a list of the top five types of scams they expect to receive reports about in 2024 based on volume in 2023. First on the list are QR codes. A QR code is a handy way to be quickly directed to a website. Restaurants use them instead of printed menus. Make sure the QR code takes you where you want to go. The second type of scam is charitable giving. Due diligence is a necessity when giving to ensure your intended beneficiary gets your money.
Third on the scam list is sending money via an app. If you don’t understand how it works, don’t do it. The fourth scam to look out for is a tax scam. It’s the season when tax returns are on everyone’s mind. Remember, the IRS will never call you for information or money, and they don’t want gift cards to pay your tax bill. The fifth scam is identity theft. Whether via text, email or phone call, don’t share personal information just because someone asks for it. Always verify the request independently rather than using the phone number or website provided. If it’s a scammer, it goes to them. The bottom line is to use strong passwords, keep security on your devices up-to-date and don’t share personal information online. The Cop Shop
OVER 1,000 ITEMS DONATED FOR THE CO-RESPONDERS' PROGRAM Windsor Gardens residents partnered with the Leetsdale Cop Shop and Warm Up America in December 2023 for the 4th annual hats, scarves, gloves and socks drive for the co-responders' program. Thanks to the generosity of all involved, over 1,000 items were collected. WG resident Kathy Nylin made 350 hats, and Jeanne Lee made 120 hats and 20 scarves, helping to boost the collection to an alltime high. The generosity was overwhelming and heartwarming.
Photo from Jeanne Lee.
FLAG FACTS
(courtesy of the WG Flag Corps) For commemorations on land, a flag is said to be at half-staff. On a ship or boat, it is said to be at half-mast.
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Dayton Street Pipeline Rehab Project Schedule Work from Mississippi Avenue to Alton Way
Work from Kentucky Avenue to Alameda Avenue
Beginning February 1, Metro Water Recovery crews will be pumping and doing the sewer rehab. Work on this portion will continue until February 16. Access in and out of Windsor Gardens should not be affected during the entirety of work, but there will be traffic cones out, and it will be busy. Noise levels should be relatively low as the bypass pumps will be staged by Mississippi Avenue, but there may be bright lights for a couple days near Alton Way between February 1 and February 16.
The bypass piping will be installed from February 1 to February 28. Rehab work will begin on February 28 and is scheduled to finish on March 19. No parking will be permitted on the west side of Dayton Street during this portion. It may be a bit louder since the pumps will be near Kentucky Avenue. After work is completed, it will take about one more week to restore the area.
Low-Income Energy Assistance Program Application Event at WG on February 20 We strongly encourage residents who qualify for LEAP (LowIncome Assistance Program) to attend the open house LEAP application event on Tuesday, February 20, 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in CenterPoint East. This program may help to offset utility expenses included in your HOA dues. A representative from Denver’s LEAP division will be here to assist with the application process and to answer any
questions you may have. Please sign up for this event at the Activities Desk. Complimentary photocopies and copying assistance will be provided for required application documents. Be sure to bring all the required documents as listed on the LEAP website at http:// cdhs.colorado.gov/leap or you can find them on page 10 of the December 2023 issue of Windsor Life.
District 5 2024: Shaping Our Future Together We’re off to a fantastic start to the new The Colorado Boulevard project is just beginning. At this early year in Council District 5! This month, we’re stage, there isn’t a website yet. But stay tuned for more information diving into our comprehensive office work as it comes online. plan, focusing on key projects that align with Neighborhood Cleanup Project some concerns voiced by our residents. Our office is thrilled to introduce the Neighborhood Cleanup Our primary focus areas in 2024 include Project, uniting residents in a collaborative endeavor to enhance enhancing traffic safety, community safety the beauty of our community. Like our successful parks’ cleanup and sustainable transportation. Read on to days, our vision involves a collective effort find out more about Councilwoman to revitalize our neighborhoods. Volunteers specific initiatives Amanda COUNCILWOMAN SAWYER will address various aspects, including we’re working on this Sawyer rejuvenating rusted and aged-looking year! OFFICE HOURS AT WG bus benches in our area. Stay tuned for Bus Rapid Transit Councilwoman Sawyer will hold community more details and updates in upcoming office hours at Windsor Gardens on conversations and the project launch. District 5 is part of three different Thursday, February 29, from 11 a.m. to conversations around efficient Traffic Study on Exposition Avenue transportation – the Alameda BRT Corridor 12:30 p.m. in the lobby of CenterPoint. We are gearing up for a comprehensive Study that is being spearheaded by the The first hour is reserved for bytraffic study focusing on Exposition Avenue Denver Regional Council of Governments appointment conversations. The last hour from Quebec to Leetsdale to address (DRCOG); the Colfax Bus Rapid Transit is open to anyone. If you would like to pressing traffic concerns. Our primary goal project voters approved as a 2017 Elevate make an appointment, please contact is to pinpoint where best to implement Denver bond project; and the Colorado DenverCouncil5@denvergov.org or 720effective traffic calming measures to Boulevard Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) 337-5555. enhance traffic safety for residents and project, which is being run by the State of students at George Washington High Colorado;. Councilwoman Sawyer will also be School. We look forward to your feedback presenting at the BRC meeting on The Alameda project is in its conceptual and participation in our community stage, with ongoing corridor studies Wednesday, March 20, from 3:30 p.m. to meetings, which will kick off in spring evaluating the feasibility of a bus rapid 4 p.m. in CenterPoint. 2024. For further updates and to view our transit system along Alameda from previous traffic studies, visit our project Lakewood through Denver and out to page: https://bit.ly/D5TrafficStudies Aurora. We regularly share details about this project on our social media channels and newsletters. You can also find additional Contact Us information by visiting https://bit.ly/AlamedaCorridorBRT. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our The Colfax project, now at 90% design, is set to break ground in office. You can find the District 5 team at: 2024, marking a significant milestone in enhancing connectivity Email: denvercouncil5@ Website: bit.ly/D5Website from Broadway to I-225. Stay updated on this project through the denvergov.org instagram.com/denvercouncil5 dedicated website: https://bit.ly/ColfaxBusRapidTransit. Phone: 720-337-5555 twitter.com/denvercouncil5
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Upcoming New Resident Orientations The association's administrative office will be holding several new resident orientation meetings this month. One session via Zoom and the others in-person in the administrative office. Please call 303-364-7485 or email Sarah Kluhsman at skluhsman@ wgamail.com for availability and to set up an appointment for either an in-person or Zoom orientation. IN-PERSON ORIENTATIONS Thursday, February 8, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, February 13, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, February 22, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, February 27, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Where: Administrative Office, 595 S. Clinton St.
Welcome to Our New Neighbors Bldg 6 6 10 26 46 53 56 57 57 60
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ZOOM ORIENTATION Tuesday, February 6, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Join by computer Go to www.zoom.com. Click “Join a meeting”.Enter the meeting ID: 833 556 5532 and passcode: 015668 Join by phone 1. Call 720-928-9299 2. You will be prompted to enter the meeting ID: 833 556 5532 # 3. You will be prompted to enter a participant ID: Just hit # 4. You will be prompted to enter the meeting password: 015668 # 5. You will be put on hold for the host to allow you to join the meeting.
WG Online Welcome Packet At the association website (www.windsorgardensdenver.org), under the Resource Center tab, you can access the WG welcome packet with the orientation booklet and several forms.
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2024 WG Multicultural Holiday Calendar
The Windsor Gardens Association utilizes a multicultural holiday calendar when scheduling association membership meetings. The association strives to recognize our community's diverse representation of cultures, religions, customs and celebrations.
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AMERICAN HEART MONTH
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SELF-CARE IS HEART CARE
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Who is your Windsor Gardens Hero?
We would like to honor our community’s Everyday Heroes! These are people who go above and beyond for their neighbors, or maybe they serve with kindness in smaller ways. Whether they drive neighbors to appointments, pick up groceries for someone in need, or offer a helping hand in other ways, there are everyday heroes among us! Everyday hero recommendation forms are in the fitness center lobby and outside of the activities office and can be returned to the administrative office or activities office. This is not a competition for an award but an opportunity to acknowledge and commend the kindness and service that often goes unnoticed within our community. There are many everyday heroes among us, and we’d like to recognize them.
Kathy Nylin and Jeanne Lee
out enough to open the hood and jump the battery.
Kathy Nylin made 350 hats for our cold-weather clothing drive for co-responders in December! Jeanne Lee not only made 129 hats and scarves but also collected, inventoried, and stored all 1,010 donated items in her home until we could deliver them.
Submitted by Margie Parcher.
Person Who Collects & Recycles Light Bulbs & Batteries “Such a helpful and thoughtful thing to do!”
Submitted by the Leetsdale Cop Shop.
Submitted by S. Erickson.
Community Response Officer
The Guys Who Fix What is Broken
Thank you to the Community Response gentleman who helped get my car started. I had been gone for two weeks, and my car battery died. My car was pulled forward under the cowboy storage, so he could not jump the battery. He found a way to move the car
Thank you to the guys who secured building 29's front stair railing and fixed the security LED screen. Submitted by David Dunn.
Meet Building 5 Building 5 Representative Gay Ann Ost has just been installed on the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors for a three-year term. Gay Ann has lived in WG for six years and has been the building rep since 2019. She is a semi-retired family nurse practitioner of 43 years who specializes in geriatrics. Balancing work, family and community is challenging, but she likes to stay active in our community. She will lend a helping hand to anyone and has come to the aid of several residents in the past. Gay Ann has two daughters, two sons-inlaw and seven young grandchildren. She loves cooking and baking and frequently shares her creations with family and WG friends. Tyler and Sophie are her Boston Terriers.
group, and has recently retired from the Optimist Club and the Christian Women’s Group. Best known as “The Building on the First Tee” of the golf course, building 5 has many avid golfers, including Helen and Bob Baca, Don Conner, Al Minnich, Vivian Koras, Gay Ann Ost and Kent Swatkzy (who had several holein-ones at Emerald Greens before moving here). Our building is blessed with a wonderful new garden by the CenterPoint entrance. Grounds Maintenance Supervisor Dana Cusack and his crew created a special non-grass garden area, added another outdoor bench and upgraded the garden areas after a tree was taken down. Thank you!
Laurie Bursnall is the alternate building rep for building 5. Carol Rose coordinates the artwork Building 5 Rep Gay Ann Ost with her We enjoy our get-togethers with frequent in the common areas from her huge collection summer barbecues on the grass between granddaughter Kira Brady. of paintings. John Livingston is our special buildings 5 and 11. Ed Moore and Rick holiday light coordinator, designer and set-up Pontalion are supreme at smoking and grilling meats and are guy. His partner, Greg Landrom, plays an important role, too. They appreciated for their contributions to our events. And we had a do a fantastic job every year. The building has won awards in the successful holiday party with folks from five different buildings at WG Holiday Lights Contest over the past four years: third place CenterPoint. in 2023, first place in 2022, second place in 2021 and third place Many in our building report that they love this building because we in 2020. pitch in and help each other, we don’t have issues in the laundry Ruth Napier, a 25-year resident, volunteers in many areas of room, and we truly understand what it takes to be a successful and our community, including the monthly dances, Active Minds, WG happy community. Church, trivia and the Children’s Hospital of Colorado volunteer Tell us about your building representative and building community. Email your building number, the name of your building rep and a brief description of the accomplishments of your building and building rep over the last few years to Bobbie Mays at bobbie.mays@wgamail. com. If you have questions, please contact Bobbie.
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WG Art Club Artist Profile Jan Fitzpatrick From tiny alpine flowers to vast landscapes, our state's natural beauty provides the inspiration for Jan Fitzpatrick's oil paintings. With no formal training in art, Jan began painting only after retiring from teaching high school chemistry and biology. Since moving to Denver in 2006, she has studied with Park Hill Art Club and Curtis Center art instructors. She has exhibited her work in shows at the Montview Presbyterian and Park Hill Methodist Churches and Windsor Gardens. When not painting, Jan enjoys volunteering as a docent at the Denver Botanic Garden, where she can share her love of botany and ecology.
"Spring Runoff"
The oil painting "Spring Runoff" was inspired by the early morning sun on the distant mountains and the deep shadows in the forest. Quiet pools exist next to the fastmoving water splashing over worn granite boulders. Wildflowers line the stream and fill the lodgepole pine forest floor.
The WG Art Club will next meet on Friday, February 2, at 10 a.m. in the Art Room. For more information, contact Stuart Emery at emery1625@gmail.com. Original artworks by members are available for viewing and purchase in the display case at CenterPoint.
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Photo Album Glitz and Glam Party at El Gran Jardin
Photos from Sam Klosterman. Check out a video of the event by Deborah Axsom on the WG Facebook page.
Bingo with the DPL Bookmobile Team Beth Vaden enjoying the monthly bingo game with the DPL Bookmobile Team. They'll return for bingo with prizes on Friday, February 23, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the auditorium. Photo from Deborah Axsom.
3 Ways to Contribute Your Photos Î EMAIL your photos to Lori at windsorlife@wgamail.com. Î UPLOAD your photos online by copying or typing the following address into your internet browser and then hitting enter: bit.ly/3HEbdT7 This will take you to the WG Dropbox account. Follow the instructions for attaching your photo files. Please type your name and a brief title in the file name so we can give you credit. Î UPLOAD your photos using the WG QR code. Scan the QR code with your smartphone camera. A “flowcode.com” link will pop up on your phone. Click on the link. Please type your name and a brief title in the file name so we can give you credit.
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Photo Album Footprints Photos from Deborah Axsom.
New Year's Eve Dance More than 90 people attended the New Year’s Eve Dance at Windsor Gardens and were treated to music provided by Tom and Shirley Yook. Sweet tooths were exercised by a variety of cakes, cream puffs, chocolate eclairs, cookies and cheesecake squares. New Year's resolutions could wait. Tom offered a toast and thanked Ruth, Jeanne, Shari, and Lana for helping with refreshments and making the dance go smoothly. Dancing, music and good company are always good ways to end one year and bring in another, and hopefully, will be a part of our lives throughout the year. From John Bristol.
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ACTIVITIES WG
CLASSES
WG classes are free of charge; available to WG residents only. No sign-up is required; you can drop in anytime. Please support your favorite classes, as we require a minimum of 10 students per class to maintain our instructors.
ARTS & CRAFTS
¡ CREATIVE GLASS: Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the CERAMICS ROOM. ¡ DRAWING: Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the ART ROOM. ¡ KNITTING/CROCHET: Mondays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the SEWING ROOM. The class' focus is knitting and crochet projects and techniques. Our instructor will lead and be available for any help you may need. ¡ SEWING CLASS & LAB: Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the SEWING ROOM. Beginning in February, different seam finishes will be taught on the sewing machines and sergers. This is also an open lab time for those wanting to use the sewing machines. ¡ WATERCOLOR: Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the ART ROOM.
BRIDGE
¡ BRIDGE BASICS: Mondays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the COLORADO ROOM. ¡ DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. ¡ DUPLICATE / INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE: Mondays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the COLORADO ROOM.
DANCE
¡ BALLROOM DANCE (BEGINNERS): Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. ¡ BALLROOM DANCE (INTERMEDIATE): Thursdays from 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. ¡ LINE DANCE (BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE): Mondays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM.
FITNESS
¡ AQUA FITNESS: Mondays, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (beginner classes), and Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ¡ BREATHE & MOVE, QIGONG: Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. ¡ CHAIR EXERCISE: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM. ¡ CHAIR ZUMBA: Saturdays from 10:10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM. ¡ LOW-IMPACT AEROBICS: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM.
FITNESS continued
¡ PILATES: Mondays and Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. ¡ STRENGTH & INTERVAL TRAINING: Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. ¡ TAI CHI: Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Enjoy this class at your own pace, standing or sitting in a chair. ¡ WEIGHT TRAINING: Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. ¡ YOGA: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM. ¡ ZUMBA: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM.
PERFORMING ARTS
¡ CHORUS: Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. ¡ DRAMA: Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM.
INDOOR POOL
FITNESS CENTER INSTRUCTION
Weekly indoor pool schedules are available outside the Activities Office and on the WG website: www.windsorgardensdenver.org.
Drop in and work with instructor Kathy Zimmer in the fitness center on a few dates each month. FREE for residents. This month's dates and times:
D P L B O O K M O B I L E AT W G The Denver Public Library Bookmobile will be at WG on February 9 and 23 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT.
Friday, February 16, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday, February 20, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, February 29, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
WG LIBRARY The WG Library is located on CENTERPOINT's second floor and is open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. New books in the glass cases include titles on the bestseller lists and may be checked out with volunteers Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., excluding holidays. The open shelves hold an extensive selection of books that you may borrow anytime during the day. NEW BOOKS January 2024 (All in check-out case in the WG Library) LARGE PRINT “Simply Lies” by David Baldacci “Fire Strike” by Clive Cussler
“The Twist of a Knife” by Anthony Horowitz “The 23rd Midnight” by James Patterson “Lion and Lamb” by James Patterson “Dead Mountain” by Preston and Child “Dark Angel” by John Sandford “Welcome to Beach Town” by Susan Wiigs
FICTION “Bitter Pill” by Fern Michaels “The Wedding at Moonglow Bay” by Lori Wilde
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ACTIVITIES WINDSOR HAPPENINGS Events are listed in chronological order. ¡ FREE CANCER SCREENING with THE SUN BUS: Saturday, February 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the DENVER ROOM. The Sun Bus provides free skin cancer screening and sun safety education with a dermatologist! FREE. Please sign up on the Sun Bus website (www.thesunbus.org) or at the ACTIVITIES DESK to secure your appointment. You can also email marina.schlaepfer@thesunbus. org for an appointment or any questions. ¡ BLACK HISTORY LIVE TOUR 2024 – MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR: Monday, February 12, at 10 a.m. in AUDITORIUM. Now in its 15th year, Colorado Humanities’ Black History Live! tour is an annual recognition each February of African Americans' significant contributions to art, culture, economic development, education, human rights, medicine, public services, politics and sports. This year’s living history portrayal will be of Martin Luther King, Jr. by scholar and actor Marvin Jefferson. The portrayals will be performed in a Chautauqua format, a first-person dramatization of a historical figure. The speaker’s monologue typically lasts 40 minutes, followed by 20 minutes of Q&A, first in character and then out of character as the scholar/performer. COST: $5 per a person. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. ¡ ENTERTAINMENT LUNCHEON – A WINTER MAGIC SHOW with RICARDO THE MAGICIAN: Tuesday, February 13, at 11:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. This will be an interactive show full of laughs, a bit of magic and a whole lot of fun. The ticket includes a small sandwich, salad, chips, drinks and dessert. COST: Ticket Price: $16. Tickets are available for purchase at the Activities Desk. ¡ VALENTINE’S DAY SWEETS & TREATS TABLE: Wednesday, February 14, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. Come to the CENTERPOINT LOBBY and help yourself to a Valentine’s Day treat. We will have an assortment of sweet confections, bubbly cider and festive swag! Stop by and grab a treat.
EVENT TICKET SALES Activities Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Need to Buy a Ticket Outside of Business Hours?
If you are interested in purchasing a ticket for an event or desire to sign up for an activity but are unable to come by the Activities Office during business hours, please reach out! We are happy to accommodate your schedule and make arrangements for you to do so! Please contact Steve Follweiler at 720-8621533 or sfollweiler@wgamail.com.
¡ ACTIVE MINDS – SWITZERLAND: Thursday, February 15, at 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. One of the world’s richest countries, Switzerland is known for many things, including banking, chocolate, watches and more. The country is renowned for its neutrality yet maintains an impressive state of military preparedness. Join Active Minds as we journey to the Alps to understand the Swiss, their history and the current challenges facing Switzerland. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. ¡ TRIVIA FUN DAY: Friday, February 16, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in CENTERPOINT, always the third Friday of the month. You can be part of a team and compete to win bragging rights. You don’t have to know it all. Come to have fun and possibly learn a thing or two. Form a team or join a team. Everyone is welcome. ¡ ALL-YOU-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BREAKFAST hosted by the WG OPTIMIST CLUB: Saturday, February 17, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Join us for an all-you-can-eat pancake breakfast with sausage, coffee and juice. Proceeds go to fund Optimist projects to help kids. COST: $10 per person. Please sign up at the Activities Desk or at the event. ¡ VALENTINE’S DANCE: Saturday, February 17, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Join us for a Valentine’s dance with the YoungHeart Band. Prizes will be awarded to those who can "Name that Love Song." Treats and punch will be served, as well as a good time!
COST: $7 for residents; $10 for non-residents at the door. ¡ GIRL SCOUT COOKIES TABLE: Stop by and support your local troop by buying Girl Scout cookies. For two weekends in February, we will have a table in CENTERPOINT LOBBY for residents to purchase cookies. They will be here from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, Sunday, February 18, Saturday, February 24, and Sunday, February 25. ¡ BALLY’S CASINO VIA PREMIER CHARTERS: Tuesday, February 20. The bus departs from the ADMINISTRATIVE PARKING LOT at 9:20 a.m. and will depart the casino at 2:30 p.m. to return. To ensure we meet trip minimums and avoid cancellations, please try to sign up by February 9. COST: $20 per person at the Activities Desk. Tickets must be purchased prior to the day of departure. All bus riders must sign a bus waiver or update an existing waiver. No refunds will be offered after Friday, February 16. ¡ COLORADO LOW-INCOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE (LEAP) APPLICATION ASSISTANCE: Tuesday, February 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. A representative from LEAP will be at WG to assist with the application process and to answer any questions you may have. You can submit your application on-site! Please sign up at the Activities Desk. ¡ NATIONAL CHERRY PIE DAY: Who doesn’t love pie?! Cherry pie is North America’s 2nd most famous pie next to apple pie, and February is cherry pie month, so come celebrate with us. Stop by the ACTIVITIES OFFICE on Tuesday, February 20, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and grab a mini cherry pie! While supplies last! LOVE ¡ PRESIDENTIAL STORIES presented by KATHLEEN ARNOLD: Wednesday, February 21, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. There are many great love stories among our presidential couples; some are familiar to us, continued on page 26
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while others you may never have heard about until now! FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. ¡ DONUTS WITH DONNA: Thursday, February 22, 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Meets every other month. Join WG Building Rep. Committee co-chair Donna Sanford for a community meeting. Bring your coffee cup and questions; we will provide the coffee and donuts. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. ¡ NATURAL GROCERS’ WELLNESS CLASS – ROCKSTAR LUNG & RESPIRATORY HEALTH: Friday, February 23, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. In this class, you’ll learn various factors that can affect lung and respiratory function, as well as simple changes you can make with diet, lifestyle and supplements to maintain rockstar lung and respiratory health throughout your lifetime. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. ¡ BINGO with the BOOKMOBILE TEAM: Friday, February 23, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Come join the friendly bookmobile team from the Denver Public Library as they host a rousing bingo session with some fabulous prizes. FREE. ¡ FOOD DRIVE with FOOD BANK OF THE ROCKIES: Monday, February 26, from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the ACTIVITIES DESK. Windsor Gardens is hosting a food drive benefiting the Food Bank of the Rockies. Items that are welcomed and accepted: all shelf-stable and non-perishable items. Here are some examples of items that make great
donations: peanut butter, pasta, tuna, beef stew, chili, baked beans, soup, fruit, vegetables and jelly. They do NOT accept items that are damaged, expired, or packaged in glass. ¡ LEAP FOR LEAP DAY – A Fun Leap Day Activity: Thursday, February 29. Celebrate this year's extra day by stopping by the ACTIVITIES DESK from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to complete a Leap Day word puzzle. Prizes will be given to participants who can complete the word puzzle by 4 p.m. Participants who complete it correctly and return it to the Activities Office will be entered into a drawing for a larger prize. You won’t get this chance to win for another four years, so come in and give it your best shot! ¡ COUNCILWOMAN AMANDA SAWYER AT WG: Thursday, February 29, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the lobby of CENTERPOINT. Councilwoman Sawyer is holding community office hours to meet with folks, discuss issues and hear their thoughts. The first hour is reserved for by-appointment conversations with the councilwoman. The last hour is open to anyone. If you would like to make an appointment, please contact DenverCouncil5@denvergov.org or 720-3375555. Councilwoman Sawyer will also be presenting at the BRC meeting on Wednesday, March 20, from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. ¡ EQUITY, DIVERSITY & INCLUSION (EDI) SERIES – ENDING AGEISM TOGETHER: Tuesday, March 5, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Ageism is an often-overlooked form of discrimination affecting people of all ages, especially older adults. It's insidious and negatively impacts
BUS TRIPS ¡ BALLY’S CASINO VIA PREMIER CHARTERS: Tuesday, February 20. The bus departs from the ADMINISTRATIVE PARKING LOT at 9:20 a.m. and will depart the casino at 2:30 p.m. to return. To ensure we meet trip minimums and avoid cancellations, please try to sign up by February 9. COST: $20 per person at the Activities Desk. Tickets must be purchased prior to the day of departure. All riders must sign a bus waiver or update an existing waiver. No refunds will be offered after February 16. ¡ NOISES OFF at the ARVADA CENTER with LUNCH at FREEDOM STREET SOCIAL: Wednesday, March 27. Travel with Windsor Gardens to the Arvada Center for continued on page 27
our communities, health and the economy. This presentation by Changing the Narrative will explore ageism's impact on individuals and society, its causes, and recommendations for reducing it. Changing the Narrative is a leading national organization working to end ageism, offering educational workshops, advocacy, and public campaigns engaging people worldwide. This is a FREE event. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. ¡ SIP AND PAINT: Monday, March 18, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Learn some new tricks to paint like a pro and take home an amazing piece of art created by YOU! All supplies are included. Step-bystep instructions will be provided by WG’s very own art instructor, Susan. Wine and light refreshments will also be included. COST: $20 per person. Space is limited. Sign up at the Activities Desk. ¡ NOISES OFF at the ARVADA CENTER with LUNCH at FREEDOM STREET SOCIAL: Wednesday, March 27. Please meet at the AUDITORIUM LOBBY at 9:45 a.m. for a 10 a.m. bus departure to Arvada. The bus will stop for lunch at Freedom Street Social before the show. The group will then be escorted to the Arvada Center for the 1 p.m. matinee performance of "Noises Off." For more details, see the BUS TRIPS section below. We will return to WG after the performance, arriving around 4 p.m. COST: $82 per person (includes a show ticket, transportation and driver gratuity). Lunch expenses are not included. Please purchase your ticket at the Activities Desk. Space is limited.
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a matinee performance of “Noises Off,” a relentless, high-energy farce about a touring troupe’s flop of a play that revolves and devolves into comedy chaos. “Noises Off” has embarrassing moments, behind-thescenes scuffles, physical comedy hijinks, and even flying sardines. Take a trip behind the
scenes as everything that could possibly go wrong does! Please meet at the AUDITORIUM LOBBY at 9:45 a.m. for a 10 a.m. bus departure. The bus will stop for lunch at Freedom Street Social before the 1 p.m. performance. Enjoy food choices from eight different eateries in this eclectic food hall setting. The group will
then be escorted to the Arvada Center for the show and following the performance return to WG, arriving around 4 p.m. COST: $82 per person (includes a show ticket, transportation and driver gratuity). Lunch expenses are not included. Please purchase your ticket at the Activities Desk. Space is limited.
WG DANCES ¡ VALENTINE'S DANCE: Saturday, February 17, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Join us for a Valentine’s Dance with YoungHeart Band. Treats and punch will be served, as well as a good time! COST: $7 for residents; $10 for non-residents at the door.
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THE LONG RUN (AMERICA’S FAVORITE TRIBUTE TO THE EAGLES): Thursday, March 21, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Tickets will be available in March.
MONTHLY MOVIES COST: $5 per person includes a great movie, a small bag of popcorn, soda or water and candy. Purchase tickets at the door. Please, no bills larger than $20. Whenever possible, closed captioning is utilized. INDIANA JONES & THE DIAL OF DESTINY Saturday, February 10, 2 p.m., WG AUDITORIUM Experience the return of legendary hero, Indiana Jones, in the fifth installment of this beloved swashbuckling series of films. Finding himself in a new era, approaching retirement, Indy wrestles with fitting into a world that seems to have outgrown him. But as the tentacles of an alltoo-familiar evil return in the form of an old rival, Indy must don his hat
and pick up his whip once more to make sure an ancient and powerful artifact doesn't fall into the wrong hands. Rated PG-13. Runtime 2hr 34m. THE HILL Saturday, February 24, 2 p.m., WG AUDITORIUM “The Hill” is a 2023 American biographical sports drama film about baseball player Rickey Hill overcoming a physical handicap in order to try out for a legendary major league scout. It was directed by Jeff Celentano from a screenplay by Angelo Pizzo and Scott Marshall Smith. It stars Dennis Quaid, Colin Ford, Joelle Carter, Randy Houser, Jesse Berry, Bonnie Bedelia, and Scott Glenn. Rated: PG. Runtime: 2hr 6m.
D I G I TA L TA B L E T R E N TA L WG residents may rent a digital tablet for just $1 per day. Your first rental will be FREE (up to 7 days). The tablets are equipped with unlimited data for internet access, video calls, virtual classes, and much more. To rent a tablet, call Community Life Manager Cari Ervin at 720-862-1590.
CARDS & GAME GROUPS BID WHIST: 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the CARD ROOM. Call Ron for information at 720-363-1076. BRIDGE: THURSDAY AFTERNOON PARTY BRIDGE every Thursday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Bring five nickels. Contact Pat Stein with any questions: 303-720-0504. COMMUNITY GAME NIGHT: Join us the 2nd Friday of every month in the
COLORADO ROOM from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring your favorite game or try a new one! MAHJONG: Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the CARD ROOM. PINOCHLE: FRIDAY NIGHT PINOCHLE in the ASPEN ROOM. New starting time at 6 p.m. For more information, call Bert and Katy at 720-413-6627. POKER: Wednesdays, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the CARD ROOM. Dealer’s choice.
RUMMIKUB: 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. This is a tile-based game for three or four players, combining elements of rummy and dominoes. For more information, call Jeanne at 303-885-3216. SCRABBLE GROUP: Mondays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Join us for this popular crossword board game! Contact Beth Vaden at 303-875-3422 or par4beth@msn.com with any questions.
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CLUBS & GROUPS ART CLUB meets on the first Friday at 10 a.m. in the COLORADO ROOM. For more information, contact Stuart Emery, emery1625@gmail.com, or Elizabeth Peck, bettyannpeck@yahoo.com. Original artworks by members are available for viewing and purchase in the display case at CenterPoint. BRITS GROUP: Are you British, Welsh, Scottish, Irish, Australian, or an anglophile? Come join us! Please contact Val Cristy at 303-856-7742 or Kathy Young at 303-945-8631 for more information. CERAMICS CLUB: Every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the CERAMICS ROOM. Explore the world of ceramics with a fun group of WG residents. We take field trips to purchase bisque, paints and glazes. Come on in and see what we are up to! Make something new for your condo! CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTEERS, WG CHAPTER, will hold our next monthly meeting on Monday, February 19, at 9:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. For more information about our group or if you would like to donate new boxes of crayons and markers, coloring, activity and puzzle books for the hospital patients or would like to purchase our cookbook for $5, contact Linda Kumar, chapter president, at 303-2534201. DEMOCRATIC CLUB will meet on Wednesday, February 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. The meeting will feature Democratic CU Regent candidates who are competing statewide. For more information, contact windsorgardensdemocraticclub@gmail.com. All are welcome to join us for dinner at El Gran Jardin Restaurant at 5 p.m. prior to the meeting. DRUM CIRCLE meets on the 2nd Sunday of each month from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Come check us out! Bring your own drum or try out one of the extra instruments brought by our members. Visitors are always welcome. Any questions, please call Diane at 720-653-9354. ¡ ENCORE DANCE meets on Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the COLORADO ROOM. We have great fun dancing to show tunes, jazz, western, rock 'n roll, and big band sounds. For more information, contact Hillary Hutson at spicy47@comcast.net or 303-9194512.
FLAG CORPS AT WG: Are you passionate about our nation’s flag? Do you post the flag for your building? This group is for those with a common interest to meet and share their knowledge of the flags of the U.S. and Colorado and promote their proper respect, handling and display. Join us every other first Monday at 11 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Next meeting: Monday, February 5. FUN FRIDAYS GOLF GROUP: A group of WG residents and friends of all skill levels (especially beginners and intermediates) who play golf just for fun. No competition. Keeping score is a choice. No dues. Just a desire to enjoy the game and make new friends. Ask about the Fun Fridays Golf Group (FFGG) in the golf shop, or call Barbara at 224-622-5984. ¡ LAPIDARY CLUB meets Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Rocks, gems, jewelry, bookends, cut/polish, and tumble. The lapidary shop is located off the alleyway by the outdoor pool. Drop by and meet others. Questions? Call Larry at 720256-3359. MARINE CORPS LEAGUE – WINDSOR MARINES/FRANK J. CARROLL & AUXILIARY Tuesday, February 13, at 7 p.m. in CENTERPOINT and will conduct our annual election of officers. Call Commandant Don Howell at 720-216-0993 or Barry Georgopulos at 303-360-6302 for more information. Once a Marine – Always a Marine. MARINES LADIES AUXILIARY supports the Marine Corps, Marine families, Wounded Warriors, youth programs, scholarships, and a variety of Marine and veteran-related programs and activities. We are sure there are many eligible ladies (any Marine relation) in Windsor Gardens and would like to welcome you to join us as members of the extended Marine family. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Our next meeting is Tuesday, February 13. Call Suzie Georgopulos at 720-717-5028 for more information. Semper Fidelis. MEN’S GROUP: A resident has started a men’s group at WG. This group could include sport watch parties, fantasy football, horseshoes, billiards, ping pong, “guy talk” coffee or lunches, or occasional field trips. If interested in joining this group, please reach out to Randy at planetpeters@aol.com for more information.
OPTIMIST CLUB will meet on Tuesday, February 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Join us to find out how the Optimists serve and support children in our local community. If you'd like to join us for lunch, please contact Carol at 303-3634113 or come to the meeting. PAPER CRAFTING CLUB meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the ART ROOM. This group strives to give people a social outlet and a pleasant atmosphere as they work on scrapbooking, greeting cards, origami, and other paper crafts. For more information, email Carolyn at motalcarolyn@gmail.com. PING PONG: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the COLORADO ROOM. All levels are welcome: beginners to advanced. Keep an eye out for future workshops! Bring your own paddle if you have one or some are available. POTTERY (HAND-BUILT): A progressive course in hand-built pottery for all levels. We meet on Monday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the CERAMICS ROOM. The fee for materials is $9 per session, which includes clay, glazes and firing. Instruction and guidance are provided in a fun, relaxed and creative environment. PRIDE WINDSOR GARDENS: We are an LGBTQ+ group and our allies. If you would like to be added to our email list or more information, contact Dawn at Drsvamp2@aol. com or call/text 720-937-1007. QUILTS OF VALOR: The WG chapter meets on the first Saturday of each month in the SEWING ROOM from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We work on sewing quilts to give to veterans. All sewers are welcome. If you would like more information about the organization or wish to nominate a veteran to receive a quilt, visit the website QOVF.org. REPUBLICAN CLUB: The caucus will be held in CENTERPOINT on Thursday, March 7. Doors will open at approximately 5:30 p.m., and the caucus will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Start thinking about getting involved or joining the club now! Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month in CENTERPOINT. Doors open at 5:45 p.m., and meetings are from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend. For more information, email djt2017@hotmail.com or call 720-2616872. continued on page 29
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SIGN LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNERS GROUP meets on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the ALLPURPOSE ROOM. Join Bruce as he teaches and explores sign language vocabulary and conversational sign language. SINGLE CHRISTIAN WOMEN meet every third Saturday of the month at 3 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. For more information, contact Darnell Castleman at 720-955-7558 or darnellcastleman@gmail. com. SMOKE-FREE WG CLUB: Interested in living in a smoke-free community? This club meets every second and fourth Monday of the month from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Working together on several fronts, we continue to inform neighbors of the ongoing impact of secondhand smoke on our health, safety and property values. We are investigating several leads. Your help is always needed! SPANISH LANGUAGE EXPLORERS meet on Mondays in the EL GRAN JARDIN BANQUET ROOM. Beginners meet from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., and intermediates meet from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Have you always wanted to learn Spanish? Or do you know a little bit and want to learn more? If so, then this group is for you! TIME4TAP: If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to tap dance or renew your skills, Time4Tap is for you. We meet on Tuesdays in the AUDITORIUM. Intermediate/advanced tap meets from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., and beginners tap meets from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. If you have questions, call or email Julie Whalen at 303-550-5985 or jwhalen97@ comcast.net, or just drop in on a Tuesday and make Time4Tap!
TORAH DISCUSSION CLUB meets every Thursday from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. We read and discuss the ancient Jewish Bible to better understand its meaning in today's society. Jewish and non-Jewish residents are invited. To join, please contact Nate Khodadad at 720989-5479. TRAVEL GROUP meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. We invite you to peek into travel around the world with us. Presentations by members have included Paris to Peru, Hawaii to Arizona, a river cruise on the Rhine, and RVing around the U.S. Members’ travel adventures from past and present are brought to life with pictures, stories and memorabilia. Stop by and join us for some “travel talk.” Questions? Contact Coral at 720-975-6702 at believecla@gmail. com. WARM HEARTS WARM BABIES: Would you like to help make blankets and clothing for premature and newborn infants in crisis? All material and yarn will be furnished, or you can use your own stash. We meet on the second Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the SEWING ROOM. Limited seating. Contact Barbara at Ilove2sewbarb@gmail.com to get more information. WG CHRONICLES GROUP: Interested in Windsor Gardens history? Join this club to help curate the WG archives. Through their work, the club organizes and preserves the story of our community. Members work independently using their own personal computers, reviewing and tagging years of photos and articles with keywords. If you are interested in helping, please contact Dennis Knight at dpknight@mail.com.
WINDSOR COMMUNITY GARDEN CLUB: Do you have a passion for produce? A hankering for herbs? An affinity to flowers? Check out the Windsor Community Gardens Club (WCGC)! We are a volunteer-led organic community garden club. The community gardens are popular, and even with 79 individual garden plots in two locations, you will most likely be placed on a waitlist to gain a four-year plot assignment. More information is located on the WG website at the “Welcome” tab. Click on “Community Gardens” in the drop-down menu under the tab. You can also email us at WCGCboard@ gmail.com. WINDSOR WALKERS: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:15 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Walk to music at your own pace. WINDSOR WRITERS: Mondays at 9 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Join us for the joy of writing and sharing short pieces weekly on a variety of topics that members take turns choosing. No qualifications are needed, just creative folks who enjoy writing and sharing observations, ideas, and stories. WINDSORETTES GOLF LEAGUE: For information regarding the Windsorettes, please contact Charlotte at 303-341-4628 or Kristin at 303-819-0130. WOOD CARVERS & CRAFTERS meet every Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the ART ROOM. If you enjoy wood carving, wood burning, intarsia, scroll saw art, origami, leather crafting, leather carving, found art sculpting, steampunk art, crafting fishing flies and lures, or any other hands-on crafting, then this group is for you! If you have any questions or want more info, call Howard at 303-667-6000.
F A I T H G R O U P S & E V E N T S @ WG BETH HANNAH FELLOWSHIP FOR WIDOWS: Saturday, February 10, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. This is the launch of a faith-based fellowship gathering for widows. Come, enjoy lunch together and be encouraged. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. Sponsored by Widows to Warriors.
CATHOLIC MASS, ASH WEDNESDAY: Wednesday, February 14, in CENTERPOINT at 1 p.m. CATHOLIC MASS, FIRST FRIDAY: Mass is held on the first Friday at 9:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. All are welcome. CATHOLIC MASS, SUNDAY: Mass is held on Sundays in CENTERPOINT at 1 p.m.
WINDSOR GARDENS CHURCH invites you to our Sunday morning service from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. All WG residents are welcome. Monday Bible Study is from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the BANQUET ROOM at the El Gran Jardin Restaurant.
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LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS ¡ MEMORY CAFÉ with the DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY is a fun place to socialize, relax and engage with people experiencing memory loss and their families/caregivers. Each cafe has a focus—such as music or art. Some upcoming programs: − AGELESS GRACE BRAIN FITNESS: Tuesday, February 6, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Virginia Village Branch in the Mead Community Room. − SING-ALONG WITH AMY SWEETIN OF SWALLOW HILL MUSIC: Tuesday, February 13, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Virginia Village Library in the Mead Community Room. − CHAIR YOGA: Tuesday, February 20, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Virginia Village Branch in the Mead Community Room. Chair yoga is great for increasing flexibility and improving strength, both of which are very important as we age. Join personal trainer LeeAnn Langdon for a fun session of this safe and beneficial type of exercise. − JENGA SOCIAL: Tuesday, February 27, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Virginia Village Branch in the Mead Community Room.
¡ WRITING CIRCLE with the DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Who are you writing for? Join our circle to hone your writing skills and share your work. Thursdays February 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Park Hill Branch Library in the Basement Community Room. ¡ BLACK HISTORY BOOK BUZZ with the DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Tuesday, February 13, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. at Hampden Branch Library in the Community Room. We’ll explore books about various aspects of the Black experience, both historically and today, as well as titles that give advice and perspectives on advocating for anti-racist practices in your life. You’ll also have a chance to win some of the books in a giveaway! Free snacks to enjoy! ¡ JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OFFERINGS − BEGINNING MAHJONG CLASSES: February 1,8,15,22 and 29 from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. Sliding scale price. Register on the JCC Denver website.
− CURRENT EVENTS & SCHMOOZE: February 2,9,16 and 23 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. FREE. No registration. − RECREATION TIME: February 6,13, 20, and 27 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Perlmutter Room. FREE. Register on the JCC Denver website. − SENIOR ARTS & CRAFTS: February 7 and 28 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. Craft beautiful, handmade creations while listening to music and enjoying the pleasure of one another’s company. FREE. Registration is required on the JCC Denver website. − MONTHLY BINGO: Thursday, February 8, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. FREE. Registration is required on the JCC Denver website. − INTERMEDIATE MAHJONG CLASSES: February 14, 21 and 28 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. Sliding scale price. Register on the JCC Denver website. continued on page 31
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− INTERGENERATIONAL SINGALONG: Thursday, February 15, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in the Social Hall. Free. Register on the JCC Denver website. − TECHNOLOGY CLUB: Thursday, February 15, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Perlmutter Room. Free. No registration. − SENIOR BOOK CLUB: Thursday, February 22, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Wolf Room. FREE. Registration is required on the JCC Denver website. ¡ SENIOR PLANET TECH COURSES: All classes are in person, at: Senior Planet Center in Lowry at 7585 E Academy Blvd. Registration is required. All classes are FREE. − TECH TALK ABOUT ANDROID: Thursdays, February 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29 from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. − TECH TALKS ABOUT SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY: Fridays, February 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m. − GETTING STARTED IN CANVA: Friday, February 2, at 11:30 a.m. − TECH TALKS ABOUT DIGITAL COUPONING: Fridays, February 2, 16, and 23 from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. − TECH TALKS ABOUT APPLE: Fridays, February 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 4 p.m. to 5:15 p.m.
− TECH TALKS ABOUT TRAVEL: Mondays, February 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. − TECH TALKS ABOUT ONLINE BANKING: Mondays, February 5, 12, 19 and 26 from 3 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. − SENIOR PLANET ORIENTATION: Tuesday, February 6, 1 p.m. − INTRO TO SELLING ONLINE: Friday, February 9, 11:30 a.m. ¡ FREE MUSEUM DAYS: Many local museums and attractions offer FREE admission every month — some even offer special activities on those days. The free days are funded, in part, by taxes collected through the Science and Cultural Facilities District or donations from generous sponsors. Because free days are so popular, you are wise to reserve tickets in advance if the attraction has a timed-entry policy. While admission is FREE, special exhibitions or other add-on activities may incur a fee. Dates and times may change, so always double-check before you visit. − CLYFFORD STILL MUSEUM: Thursday, February 29. Free from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Location: 1250 Bannock Street Denver, Colorado, 720-354-4880. − DENVER ART MUSEUM: Tuesday, February 13. Free all day. Location: 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver, 720-9130130.
− DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS: Thursday, February 15. Advance online reservation is required. Tickets available three months at a time are released on the first of the month. Location: 1007 York St., Denver, 720-865-3500. − DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE: Monday, February 26. Location: 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, 303-370-6000. − DENVER ZOO: Sunday, February 11. Limited number of tickets for each free day. Tickets posted 11 days before each free day. Location: 2900 E. 23rd Ave., 720-337-1400. − FOUR MILE HISTORIC PARK: Friday, February 23. Free days are the fourth Friday of each month (but this sometimes changes so check first on their website). Location: 715 S. Forest St., Denver, 720865-0800. − MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART (MCA) DENVER: Saturday, February 3. Admission is one cent for Colorado residents on the first Saturday of each month. Location: 1485 Delgany St., Denver, 303-298-7554. − PLAINS CONSERVATION CENTER: Thursday, February 22. Location: 21901 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora, 303-326-8380.
Please Note: Some paid listings in the below sections are for upcoming informational meetings, workshops, or seminars related to commercial products or services conducted by outside individuals or groups not affiliated with Windsor Gardens. Please be aware that the products or services discussed or offered during such meetings are not endorsed, sponsored, or approved by the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors or management of Windsor Gardens Association, nor is your attendance necessarily encouraged. Residents who attend such meetings are urged to carefully research the product or services that may be offered through these meetings before entering into any agreement or contract to purchase. The Windsor Gardens Association assumes no responsibility other than for the rental of meeting facilities.
ANNOUNCEMENTS RTD GROCERY TRIPS: Two Thursday trips to King Soopers and Safeway.
− Pickups at WG at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The bus stops at the main entrance on Clinton St., continues around to E. Center Ave., S. Alton Way, S. Clinton St., and then exits on E. Center Ave. − Bus returns for pickups at King Soopers at 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. − Bus returns for pickups at Safeway at 11:20 a.m. and 12:20 p.m. − Bus fare is $1.50. Cash, RTD bus passes, tokens and free ride coupons accepted.
¡ GIRL SCOUT COOKIES TABLE: Stop by and support your local troop by buying some Girl Scout cookies. For two weekends in February, we will have a table in CENTERPOINT LOBBY for residents to
RTD SHOPPING TRIPS: Weekly Friday trips to Target and Walmart at the Town Center at Aurora.
− Pickups at WG at 9:40 a.m. The bus stops at the main entrance on Clinton St., continues around to E. Center Ave., S. Alton Way, and S. Clinton St., and then exits on E. Center Ave. − Bus returns for pickups at Target at 11:30 a.m. and Walmart at 11:45 a.m. − Bus fare is $1.50. Cash, RTD bus passes, tokens and free ride coupons accepted.
purchase cookies. They will be here from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 17, Sunday, February 18, Saturday, February 24, and Sunday, February 25.
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brings this free service to WG. Whether you need a touch-up or a full-on haircut, Justin is here to make it happen. A sign-up sheet will be available outside of the Denver Room the day before. JEWELRY SALES & REPAIR in CENTERPOINT LOBBY on the second Thursday of the month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendor can place magnets on necklaces to make them easier to hook. Cash, check, and credit cards are accepted.
MASSAGE: Therapeutic, Swedish and deep tissue massage every Thursday by appointment only in the DENVER ROOM. $60 per hour. Call Zhanna at 720-338-3821 to schedule an appointment. ¡ MOUNTAIN MAN FRUITS AND NUTS: Next visit will be Friday, February 16, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Please note vendor will be at WG on Fridays from now on. Drop by and check out the assortment of nuts, dried fruits, snacks, chocolates and much more!
WATCH REPAIR SERVICES: Next visit will be Friday, February 2, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Services include battery replacement and minor repairs. XFINITY – EDUCATIONAL TABLE: Wednesday, February 14, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. A sales specialist will help you with questions about your account or services. Sign up for a 15-minute slot at the Activities Desk.
SERVICES & PRODUCTS PRESENTATIONS ¡ ELDER LAW & ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR with CHERYL TOMAN-DELATORRE, ESQ of the TOMAN LAW FIRM LLC: Wednesday, February 7, at 12 p.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. This seminar focuses on Elder Law and Estate Planning. Discussions will include estate planning, wills, trusts, living wills and powers of attorney. The class will also look at the probate process and ways to avoid probate. Cheryl Toman-DeLaTorre, Esquire, has been practicing law for 38 years. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
HEALTH SCREENINGS & SERVICES ¡ FREE CANCER SCREENING with THE SUN BUS: Saturday, February 10, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the DENVER ROOM. The Sun Bus is coming to provide free skin cancer screening and sun safety education with a dermatologist! FREE. Please sign up on the Sun Bus website (www.thesunbus.org) to secure your appointment or at the Activities Desk located in CENTERPOINT. You can also email marina.schlaepfer@thesunbus.org for an appointment or any questions. ON-SITE EYE EXAMS by MILE HIGH SENIOR EYECARE every third Tuesday, every other month, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the DENVER ROOM. The next
date for exams is March 12. They check for glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and other diseases of the eye. Insurance is accepted except Kaiser and Denver Health Plans. Self-pay is $100. Glasses selection will be provided. Reservations are required. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. Email drschuman@ mhseye.com if you would like to be seen in your unit. EAR CLINIC: Bayer's Mobile Ear Clinic is at WG on Mondays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM on the 2nd floor in CenterPoint. The clinic provides hearing tests, hearing aid repairs, batteries and wax management. Reservations are required. Please call 720-937-9919.
WELLNESS CLINIC WITH VISITING NURSES on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the ASPEN ROOM. Reservations required at 303-698-6496. Please check in no more than 5 minutes prior to your appointment. The cost for foot care is $55, which includes a foot assessment, sensation screening, toenails trimming, calluses/corns filing, medications review and blood pressure check. Fingernail cuts are also available for $15, and a blood pressure check is $5. Kaiser patients can call 303-698-6496 to see if their plan qualifies them for free foot care before their first visit.
SUPPORT GROUPS AL-ANON meets every Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Zoom and in-person meetings are held in the ASPEN ROOM every Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, please call Pat at 303-667-7997. LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP in person on Monday, February 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the ALL-
PURPOSE ROOM. Join Alexia Diaz from Beyond Vision for this interactive, educational peer group. The Beyond Vision team is knowledgeable in a variety of alternative techniques, adaptive devices and assistive technologies for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. This month’s topic will be Low Vision Awareness Month – self advocacy and raising awareness. Please feel free to bring a sharable snack!
WG GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Sharing our stories of loss is the beginning of healing through grief. Together, we can support and help each other. The group is facilitated by Marily Charles who has run many grief groups and other creative projects. She comes with deep caring and gentleness. Contact Marily at marily60@gmail.com or 720-980-3953 if you have any questions or just need to talk.
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Windsor Writers Theme: GRATITUDE Book Club by Sandra Windsor It’s a most unusual book club, a gathering each Tuesday via Zoom to discuss chapters of our current study. It’s unusual in that most of us have never met personally, although I met Susan for lunch, and I almost missed seeing Janet at the VA elevator. We live in different towns on the front range, we come from dissimilar backgrounds, and our paths never crossed in our previous lives, yet I am intimately bonded to these women. What connects us comes from our husbands’ combat experiences and, subsequently, our roles as not only wives but now as caregivers. It’s not a role any of us planned, nor did most of us have a clue as to how to go about meeting the needs of our now-disabled husbands. We have all raised children, managed people in the workplace, lived productive lives, and now. We met via an email on this strange stage of vulnerability, hoping to learn from one another. Our current facilitator, Grace, has guided us through the past couple of books gently and reassuringly, allowing us the space and dignity to support each other. It is a safe and loving environment that causes me to ask by whose design. What was occurring in each of us that encouraged us to take a chance, click on the registration for a caregiver book club and show up with nothing but questions and anxiety? For me, I knew I was in strange waters, and my heart was breaking as each of Ray’s diagnoses suggested more decline. I needed help within this huge service called the VA. Maybe I could learn from this group how to
navigate this imposing system. Anyone would know more than I did. I found those resources and more—a connection. This morning, we finished our study of boundaries and conducted a short evaluation. What has helped or made a difference in how we are see and protect ourselves in our caring roles? Each of us had benefited a bit differently from our ten-week discussion, but underneath it all was the growth within ourselves and how we now relate to each other in this special setting. Our previous study on self-compassion was with Kristen Neff. This course was so powerful that we decided to continue it monthly. Our next challenge is about making a change. We all have experience here, but our current situations as living widows are altogether different. We have all changed even in the course of our work together. Moving forward into the new year, it feels right to talk about change, how we handle it, prepare for it and assess its impact. I have fallen hopelessly in love with my four partners on this excursion for which there are no rules, and life is completely unpredictable. Gratefulness, thankfulness and appreciation all come to mind but fall short of my gratitude. I have always believed that the person(s) you need most at any given time will appear in your life. At this time of year, when we look forward, how reassuring is this belief?
Theme: LOVE What Is Love? by Marilynn Reeves
Knowing You
by Sharon Coburn
Love is the light that burns within every soul, which can never be extinguished. Love seeks not to possess, but to enhance the Free Spirit of the other. Love does not criticize or chastise but offers a better way. Love is constancy, loyalty and fidelity. When someone is crashing and thrashing about through a forest of uncertainty, Love stands by to offer a helping hand when they are ready to receive it. Love does not revel in the pain of others, but provides relief, comfort and succor. Love is like a warm and welcoming hearth that one can come home to at the end of a long and dreary day. While we all long to be loved by another, Love cannot be forced, coerced, or bargained for. In my experience, I have found that the act of loving is far more rewarding than being its recipient. Love attracts Love, and you and I are the very embodiment of Love. If you wish to be loved, give Love freely, without condition, and Love will find its way back to you in myriad and unanticipated ways.
I knew you once. I loved you then. I wonder if I could again, Or if the years have changed you so That I might scarcely know The one to whom I gave my heart So many years ago. The suntanned face at twenty-three, Eyes that gazed with love at me, Lips I thought would never lie. I knew you once, Or did I?
Theme: UH, OH! OOPS! I Did It Again! by Sharon Coburn Some might consider me lazy. Others, perhaps more charitable, might say low energy or slow metabolism. Bottom line, I do not bounce out of bed in the morning all bright-eyed and bushy-tailed! I have an alarm that I do not have to set. Her name is Lily - my cat - and if I do not arise at her self-appointed breakfast time, she will lick my eyes until they open. I get up, feed her, turn on the heat,
tuck myself back into bed, check the news, and if 45 is still alive, go back to sleep. I am often - usually? - the last to arrive at WGWG meetings. Nine AM is a challenge for me. Most mornings find me lingering over a leisurely breakfast at nine. OOPS! I DID IT AGAIN! continued on page 34
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Windsor Writers Theme: UH, OH! continued OOPS! I Did It Again! continued from page 33 One of my greatest challenges, because it doesn’t come on a weekly or even a monthly schedule, is Donuts with Donna - a meeting I really like to attend because it’s so informative. I was especially determined to attend one month because I had some concerning issues I wanted to pursue. I was having my especially leisurely breakfast Thursday morning when I realized
it was 10:15! Oops, I did it again! I forgot to set the alarm on my phone and totally missed the meeting. So, my New Year's resolution was to get to bed earlier, get up and stay up with Lily, schedule all the important Windsor Gardens meetings I want to attend in my calendar, and be generally more present. I’ll let y’all know how that goes.
Uh-Oh, Beep-Beep, and Cock-a-Doodle-Doo by Dennis Payton Knight That we begin another New Year with Uh-oh shouldn’t be surprising because that’s how we are leaving the last one behind, just one more Uh-oh. Such is the state of our world. But take heart, folks, because I am working on completely remodeling that negative interjection. First, we must learn to express dismay in a positive way. Instead of bursting “UH!-oh,” we should gush “uh?-OH!” to remake disasters into nice surprises. Take, for instance, my fifty-year-old Vegematic that fell apart this morning. I “UH!-oh’d” over it first, eulogizing it with choice nouns, then I recalibrated to an “uh-OH!” and happily ordered myself a brand new Vitamix professional grade blender at $651 bucks. Do you suppose the caveman said uh-oh when his creation, a wheel carved from stone, rolled downhill into an immovable boulder, inventing the world’s first flat tire? No one has pinpointed how long we’ve been uh-ohing because, long before uh-oh came into print, it was a simple interjection of mishap uttered as part of the earliest evolution of language, along with oomph, ugh, and an occasional satisfying aaaah. All of these are onomatopoeias, words mimicking sounds from daily life, like baa, bang, bam, bark, beep, bing, burp, bow-wow, and buzz. The list is long. Under “C,” you’ll find happy onomatopoeias, like cash registers ca-chinging, birds chirping, doves cooing, horses clip-clopping, champagne glasses clinking and trains clickity-clacketing. Hens cluck while their polygamous mates go cock-a-doodle-doo. Speaking of which, am I correct that the plural of cock-a-doodle-doo is cock-adoodle-doos and not cocks-a-doodle-do? But I digress.
Also under “C” are annoyances like clanging pans, clacking heels, clattering dishes, clashing cymbals, and you, over there, stop clicking that pen. Meanwhile, geezers cough, whips crack, fires crackle, doors creak, frogs croak, tinfoil crinkles, potato chips crunch, and I crash into something, hopefully, a nap. The onomatopoeia alphabet follows along with drip, fizz, flap, flush, gargle, groan, growl, grumble, gulp, and grunt. Under “H,” we hack, hiccup, hee-haw, hiss, honk, howl, hum, ho-hum, and, under “J,” jingle. Wordsmiths say the word “knocking” is an onomatopoeia, but how can it be if the “k” doesn’t get pronounced? The cat’s sweet meows are frightening omens to the canary, while cows moo, horses neigh, and pigs oink. Then comes “P,” with plentiful pattering, peeping, plopping, popping, puffing, pooh-poohing, and purring. Ducks quack, sopranos rasp, rattlesnakes rattle, lions roar, leaves rustle, thunder rumbles, tires screech, witches shriek, bacon sizzles, puppies slurp, lips smack, tipplers get smashed, fingers snap, paint splatters, water splashes, sneakers sneak, mice squeak, piglets squeal, bugs get squished, guitars get strummed, basketballs get swished, spittoons get spit, and schnozzes sniff, snort, and snore. Fingers tap on keyboards, time ticks down, my essays go thud, hearts go thump-thump, children tinkle, rain trickles, Twitter tweets, bullets whiz, sirens wail, dogs woof, space aliens zap and get zapped, zippers get zipped and, finally, this piece, if it hasn’t quite zoomed, has zig-zagged all the way to The End.
Theme: POTPOURRI The Sewing Room at CenterPoint by Gayle Slover Boy, I really want to make Hot Pax as gifts for family and friends. Hot Pax, you know, those bags full of rice that you put into the microwave, then put into your bed before you settle down, for warm toes. But my serger sewing machine was fighting with me. For the life of me, I could not thread it.
serger with its four threads and lots of confusing stuff? Jackie did it; she threaded my serger, and it worked! This – should I say Jackie – saved my Christmas!
Then, at travel club, one of our members, Florence, overheard me saying I needed help. Florence then introduced me to the sewing room in CenterPoint. Our own sewing room, with sewing machines and sergers to use. Plus, an instructor to help us. Wow!
Yes, I took the new resident tour a couple of years ago, and I’m sure I went into the sewing room upstairs at CenterPoint. But until I really, really needed help, I had no idea what was in there and how we could get help. Another woman was making a wrap for a beach vacation with her son and grandkids. She had never sewn before. Amazing!
Off I went with my old – I mean OLD – serger. I met Jackie, the very knowledgeable instructor, and I sat there as she went through every step. It seemed like it took 45 minutes. Have you ever used a
Now that I can make Hot Pax, watch out; you may be a recipient someday! I just have to get those 50 pounds of rice upstairs into the condo!
The Windsor Writers group meets weekly on Mondays at 9 a.m. in the Aspen Room. Join us for the joy of writing and sharing short pieces weekly on a variety of topics that members take turns choosing. No qualifications needed, just creative folks who enjoy writing and sharing ideas and stories.
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Windsor Writers Theme: MY OCCUPATION (AND WHAT LED UP TO IT) On The Phone by Pete Clark I was laid off from my IT job the week of 9/11. I had turned sixty that year, and my age became a huge stumbling block in my job hunt. Age discrimination is illegal, but in our youth-oriented society, the powers that be wink at the criminal activity and turn their eyes away. I put in many applications but got few interviews. After a month of frustration, I noticed an advertisement for a call center in Montebello. I figured, why not? I like to talk. I was in the midst of a crowd of young people, but I landed the job, as I was the only one who knew how to use a mouse to correct typos during the typing test. I had gained employment in the call center for 1-800-ASK-UPS. The company that had the contract was very good to work for. While my security clearance was being processed, I worked only with calls for zip codes. It took a year for my security clearance to come through. I do not know what the problem was that made it take so long. I was happy to move on and begin handling inbound calls of more substance. On Monday, March 17, 2003, a new contractor took over the call center. A terrible blizzard hit the Denver area on their first day in charge. Supervisors asked the new management to shut the operation down before the snow in the parking lot became too deep for people to get their cars onto the street. They were told that the company did not have snow days, and everyone would
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have to work their regular shifts. At the end of the first shift, many cars became immovable in the deep snow. I managed to rock my pickup until it began moving. The worst part of my trip began when I turned onto my street and had to break the trail to my driveway. I turned toward the curb and became stuck, off the street but blocking my driveway. I did make it to work the next day. I enjoyed my job and talked to many interesting people, such as the nurse who put John F. Kennedy into his rocking chair, the commander of The Battling Bastards of Bataan, and the greatgranddaughter of Admiral Togo who crossed the T on the Russian Fleet during the Battle of Tsushima in 1905. Getting people off the phone in ninety seconds was often a problem for me. When a caller was irate, I would take the time to talk them down to a closeto-normal state and then do what I could to solve their problem. If necessary, I would escalate the call to someone with access to the post office where the problem occurred. I moved to the back office and spent seven years investigating inbound express mail that had not been delivered, was damaged or had missing contents. I spent my days talking to postal employees by telephone and electronically communicating with foreign postal employees in various parts of the world. The call center closed in 2013.
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CLASSIFIEDS Classified Ad Rate: $6 per 50 characters per line, including punctuation and spacing. Minium of $6 per classified. Call 303-364-7485 for more information. Deadline for submission is the 10th of the month prior to the month of publication. HOME FOR RENT DUAL MASTER 2B/2B, 1200 SF, 1st floor unit at 9300 E. Center Ave (east facing)! Spacious condo with updated kitchen appliances, a/c units and fans in both bedrooms. Central heat. Detached garage (right next to building). 3x3 storage unit (located in building). Laundry units (in building on upper level). Double padded carpet in both bedrooms and living room. First floor access through the lanai room (attached to condo). Available November 1st. Call Shayla Bouknight at 720-527-4618 for a showing and more information. HOMES WANTED WINDSOR GARDENS RENTALS. The demand for rental units in Windsor Gardens is greater than ever! If you are an owner needing professional property management services at reasonable pricing or if you are a potential tenant in search of a rental unit call 303-808-0808 today to discuss opportunities and availability! Jane Doyle, Managing Broker, CharterWest Consulting, Inc.; Equal Housing Opportunity Brokerage. Windsor Gardens resident. WILL BUY YOUR UNIT FAST. No fees, Get a second opinion. WG resident. Schoenecker & Co. 303-898-3963. REAL ESTATE TRANSITION SPECIALISTS and Windsor Gardens Experts, Amy & Scott Grossman-Buy, Sell, Private Tours, $Cash for Properties. Know all your options. See ad on back page of this paper. 303-941-9436. www. tourwindsorgardens.com. I’LL PURCHASE YOUR CONDO! Any condition. Quick close or flexible. WG experience, Colorado Company. 470-306-2624 Chelsea Properties, LLC. ITEMS WANTED CASH FOR UNWANTED CARS, trucks, RVs, guns, gold, & property Rueben 720-434-8042. SAVE MONEY & MAKE MONEY! Donate (tax deductible) your seldom used vehicle to help single mothers in need. Hands of The Carpenter (Handsofthecarpenter.org) 720-710-8822. Will pick your vehicle up, fix it up as appropriate, and help a single mother keep her job and drive her family safely. Hands has opened a new facility to serve single mothers in need from East Denver and Aurora. The new location is 10401 E. Idaho Place, just North of the Havana Costco. SERVICES PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES – Eco friendly, dependable, and trustworthy. Flexible availability. Shay 303-562-6368. NAILS & SKIN CARE BY CATHY I have 35 yrs experience in manicures,pedicures,Waxing, Eyelash/Eyebrow dyes. I am mobile & will come to you. Please call for Appt. 303-549-3854.
CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE (CNA) – Personal care, companionship, transportation, hospice, grocery store runs, meal preparation, 24/7 care service & more. 20 years’ experience! Excellent references!! Maria H. (720)232-4371. SQUEAKY CLEAN WITH JENNA LEIGH-Fast, thorough, and reliable. Call for free consultation 720-978-4470. WG RESIDENT WITH 30 YEARS caregiver experience. Very reliable, also run errands, good references. Loretta Wright 720-681-7147. FOR ALL YOUR SEWING & ALTERATION needs, custom made and more. Please call Soledad 303-399-5513 (No texts) Windsor Gardens resident. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. WG resident can provide transportation to DIA. Call Kathy at 720-480-6486. DO YOU NEED TRANSPORTATION to DIA – dr. appts – personal appts – shopping? Call Katherine 303-725-9353 (WGR) SEWING SERVICES! Alterations/repairs on clothing, home decor, needlework/ quilt finishing. WG resident w/great quality and prices. Call/text Pam at 607-6391274. HANDYMAN DENVER #1 Laminate floors/painting & more. Greg 970-485-5082 WG Resident. CATLOVER’S CAT CARE Yvonne Refs 303-548-6230. ERRAND RUNNER - PROVEN EXPERIENCE as a personal assistant. References upon request. Proactive, detail orientated and organized. As a personal assistant I will run your errands, grocery shop, take you to appointments, and whatever else needs to be done 303-507-9196. LANAI WINDOW CLEANING For Windsor Gardens residents. Thorough cleaning of lanai windows inside & outside. Detailed and Professional. Friendly and Reliable. Please call Bob 720-621-7767. HANDYMAN, PAINTING, MOVING, etc. Experienced in remodeling at WG. WG resident. Let me know if you need any help. Thank you! Kevin 720-984-2043. GOOD CAREGIVER & CNA 10 yrs. exp. Birekti 720-312-8035. FREE HOLIDAY MAKEOVERS with Mary Kay independent Beauty consultant. Dorthea Young 512-750-0967. GOOD CAREGIVER AND CNA 12 yrs.’ exp. Meaza 720-416-9097.
HOME HELPER ASSISTANT; Light housekeeping, light meal prep, companionship, etc. – Sheryl 720-323-1467. EXPERIENCED DOG WALKING & SITTING – WG resident Mary at 303249-5319.
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SERVICE DIRECTORY The Windsor Gardens Association, including its board of directors and employees and the Windsor Life staff, are not responsible or liable for any of the services or products advertised in the Windsor Life publication, nor do we endorse any advertisement, product or service. The association recommends that you thoroughly research any product or service and check references prior to hiring any individual or company. AIR CONDITIONING Air Conditioner Sales & Service Tom Grace 2443 S. University #211 303-755-2111 or tmmytomato@aol.com APPLIANCE REPAIR A to Z Appliance Repair Refrigerators, Stoves, Dishwashers, Disposals. Senior Discount Call Dave 303-371-4229 Snappy Appliance Repair For all your appliance repair needs. Serving Windsor Gardens for 8 yrs Gabe Sande 720-338-7579 ATTORNEYS Kirch, Rounds & Bowman PC Estate Planning/Admin, Real Estate Over 40 yrs combined legal experience www.dwkpc.net 303-671-7726 COMPUTER SERVICES Affordable Computer Repairs, Etc. Computers, laptops, i-Phones, i-Pads Tablets, VCRs, Roku, Errands, Etc. Monica 303-875-5837 In-Home Technology Assistance Need help and the Grandkids are gone? Computers, Cameras, Phones, TVs, Etc. 720-244-4166 Scott or Mike ELECTRICAL SERVICES Cassidy Electrical LLC Licensed & Insured Honest, Reliable, Fair Brian 303-241-9265 Electricity Electrical Solutions LLC Licensed & Insured Electrician Seniors-Veterans Discounts Chris 720-289-7724 FLOORING Asgard Flooring Hardwood, laminate, waterproof vinyl Insured, Windsor Gardens references. 720-461-9233 asgardflooring@hotmail.com Sky Rise Carpet Cleaning LLC A Full Restorative Carpet Cleaning Tile, Grout, Upholstery and Area rugs Adam Hursh 720-251-5194
HAULING
HOME CARE SERVICES continued
Anything Anytime Anywhere Junk removal & Estate Clean out 50% Senior Discount Taddy 303-525-5421
Kay Home Care Agency LLC Exceptional care for loved ones Personal In-home, and 24 hr. care Call 720-500-7730
Cut Rate Hauling Providing Trash and Junk Removal Furniture, Appliances, Debris, Etc. Rueben 720-434-8042
Love Care Inc Over 20 years’ experience Loving, caring, reliable Call Laurette or Mary 720-933-8683
Express Hauling Services Appliances, Furniture. Total clean out Seniors/Veterans Discounts applied Vern 720-275-3709 Jenny’s Hauling Junk hauling, extreme deep cleaning Hoarder helper, organizer, and movers Call 720-620-0055 Small World Hauling Moving, Hauling, Packing Commercial, Residential 720-360-7440 www.smallworldmovers.us HEALTHCARE D-Dental, Dr Dragana Strizak 496 S. Dayton St. Denver, CO 80247 303-360-5660 HOME CARE SERVICES Affordable Experienced Care Giver Caring for Dementia patients Grocery shopping, light housekeeping Zeina 720-364-8475 or 720-756-9397
HOME REPAIR & REMODEL 4TB-LO LLC Tile Installation Tile, Floors/walls/all. Wood Laminates Vinyl Plank, Free Estimate, Insured Call Jeff 720-350-6999 WG References AKAB, LLC Kitchens, Bathrooms, Tile, Flooring Plumbing, Painting, Full remodel Free Estimate Tom 720-662-2547 All Pro Construction Grow your equity with quality const. Complete unit remodels Al 720-569-4195 Emerald Home Repair Basic Home Repairs, Plumbing Electrical, etc. Windsor References Larry Dotterer 720-384-5806 Handyman Services Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, etc. Free estimates, WG resident Call Dan at 303-913-2590 LANAI ENCLOSURES
Companionship and Services WG Resident available for meal prep Errands, and more Carol 484-686-1351
All Pro Construction Lanai enclosures, doors & windows Warranty, quality craftmanship Al 720-569-4195
Diamond Care, LLC Personal Care Provider since 2004 Homemaker, Transportation Amy 720-317-7251
Grande Vista, Inc. Enclosed Lanais, Windows & Doors 1550 Larimer St., #454, Denver 80202 Carlos Perez 303-777-4500
Elderlink Home Care, Inc. Quality Companion Care Since 1988 Help Is Just A Phone Call Away 303-734-0641
Wholesale Windows LLC Enclosed lanais, windows, and doors Dependable and efficient Larry Summer 303-887-9960
Flexible and Reliable PC Days or Overnights 25 Years’ Experience Jenny 720-620-0055
MOVING SERVICES Retirement Home Movers 2 Men $120 per Hr. 3 Men $160 per Hr. Open 7 Days a Week 8am-8pm John 720-975-3966
Call 303-364-7485 to list your business or ser vice.
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SERVICE DIRECTORY MOVING SERVICES continued Small World Movers 21 Yrs. Experience-Licensed & Insured 2-Men & A Truck $120/hr 303-931-6135 www.smallworldmovers@us PAINTING Handy Manny Painting Also repair walls, prep, paint Clean-up & organize with perfection 303-521-0063 – website: dancemanny.com Serenity Now Home Services LLC Painting, Drywall repair, Clean-up Locally Owned, Owner Operated Bob 720-621-7767 PLUMBING Gres Plumbing We are licensed, certified & insured. Jesus Martinez - text 720-397-8685 Word of Mouth Plumbing Residential plumbing and repair Same-day service Call us 720-329-0216 Wright, Wayne Master Plumber Service and Repair Kitchen+Bath, Balanced Shower Valves 303-344-2637 REAL ESTATE Barlow, Chad HomeSmart ChadBarlowHomeFinder.com 720-422-1979
Answers for Trivia
WINDOW CLEANING
REAL ESTATE continued Braun, Dan Home Smart of Cherry Creek Helping buy & sell in WG since 1993 303-883-5881
Alfa Blinds, Blinds by Tomorrow At Alfa Blinds we Make, Install Repair & Clean Blinds by Tomorrow 303-366-9266, 60 S. Havana St, #612
Brokers Guild Realtor Jere DeBacker Concierge Service Beginning to End Windsor Gardens Resident – Love it! 303-570-6243 (cell) jere@jeresppc.com
Serenity Now Home Services LLC Window Cleaning to Brighten Your Day Locally Owned, Owner Operated Bob 720-621-7767
Coldwell Banker, Cheryl Lohuis Realtor & WG Owner. Your time 2 Buy! Have owned 3 homes here & Love it! 303-522-6161 AColoradohome4u.com Grossman, Amy and Scott See our Ad-Back Page of Windsor Life www.tourwindsorgardens.com 303-941-9436 Guzman, Carol , CNE, SRES Your Castle Real Estate, Inc See my tour ad in Windsor Life 303-929-3157 www.carolguzmanhomes.com Home Real Estate, Shirley Shideler Windsor Gardens is My Home Too! 9355 E. Center Ave. #3-A, Denver, CO 303-503-0745 shideler3@gmail.com Ingebritson, Carolyn, SRES, Realtor Your Castle Real Estate Call about tours! 303-594-7696 carolyn@theperfectpairhome.com Schoenecker & Co. Knowledgeable and Experienced Sell Fast for Top Dollar. WG Resident Mike 303-898-3963
WINDOW FASHION Alfa Blinds, Blinds by Tomorrow At Alfa Blinds we Make, Install Repair & Clean Blinds by Tomorrow 303-366-9266, 60 S. Havana St, #612 Master Blinds Services LLC Sale, Repair, Clean 12445 E 39th Ave #306 303-518-4307 WINDOW INSTALLATION & REPAIR Grande Vista, Inc. Windows, Doors & Enclosed Lanais 1550 Larimer St., #454, Denver 80202 Carlos Perez 303-777-4500
Call 303-364-7485 to list your business or ser vice.
Trivia 1. What company’s first delivery vehicle was a Ford Model T in 1913? 2. Who is the teddy bear named after? 3. What month comes from a Latin word meaning “to cleanse?” 4. If a person has had only 16 actual February 29 birth “days”, how old is that person? 5. What state has a divorce rate of 1.0 divorces per 1,000 people, giving it the lowest rate in the country?
Monthly Team Trivia Want more trivia? Join us for team-Trivia. Bring your own team or join a team on the third Friday of each month in CenterPoint from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Door prizes and light refreshments. Everyone is welcome!
5. Massachusetts 4. 64 (16 x 4) 3. February (From the Latin word “februa”) 2. Teddy Roosevelt 1. UPS
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The Grossman Team: Harper, Amy, & Scott