July 2023

WINDSOR

PRESIDENT’S PEN

While eating lunch with a friend recently, she asked me why I felt we didn’t have more younger women playing in our golf league. I responded that we don’t have many younger women moving here. She suggested we consider changing our community’s name to something that is not associated with a retirement community. I was not expecting this comment and was immediately offended. Later, as I replayed this conversation, I realized my response was related to bigger concerns I have faced in the past few years.

Bobbie Mays, Board President

Embracing change can be difficult. I often hear people say, “Well, that’s the way we have always done it,” or “Why change now?” or “If someone can do a better job, then they can try to change it.” Some say as we age, it is harder to accept change. I wonder if embracing change really has anything to do with aging. I believe it has a lot to do with attitude.

What if we observe the changes around us with an open mind? One way to practice is to go for a walk and notice the signs of changing times within Windsor Gardens. Neighbors who may look or do things differently than us. Landscape changes due to an aging property, including trees that have been removed, and the condition of our lawns due to restricted watering. With some positive flexibility, we may discover a new friend or beautiful addition to the landscape.

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2023 Board Officers & Committees Windsor Gardens Association Contacts OPERATIONS COMMITTEES

Executive Committee

y Bobbie Mays, President

y Dennis Knight, Vice President

y Mike Lopez, Treasurer

y Carol Brooks, Secretary

Appeals

y Roni Reynolds, Chair

y Mike Lopez, Board

y Shirley Cox, Resident

y Gary Roll, Resident

y Brenda Sanders, Resident

Architectural Review

y Roni Reynolds, Chair

y Dennis Knight, Board

y Ron Baldwin, Resident

y Jan Mayer, Resident

y Gay Ann Ost, Resident

y Sharon Roulhac, Resident

y Bev Williams, Resident

Auditing

y Michele Compton, Chair

y Dennis Knight, Board

y Debra Adams, Resident

y Susan Adamson, Resident

y Jeanne Lee, Resident

y Marilyn Tyler, Resident

Community Response

y Dean Deverick, Chair

y Michele Compton, Board

y Richard Glantz, Resident

y Carlene Lindstrom, Resident

y Donna Sanford, Resident

y Jan Sheppard, Resident

y John Young, Non-resident Owner

Employee Relations/Safety

y Dennis Knight, Chair

y Roni Reynolds, Board

y Ginny Cox, Resident

y Lisa Davis, Resident

y Phyllis Davis, Resident

y Barbara Ellis, Resident

y Kathy Young, Resident

y Maintenance Dept. Employee

y Grounds Dept. Employee

y Community Response Officer

Activities (Ad Hoc)

y Carol Brooks, Chair

Finance

y Mike Lopez, Chair

y Dean Deverick, Board

y Debra Adams, Resident

y Phyllis Davis, Resident

y Howard Fistell, Resident

y Mike Powl, Resident

y Sharon Roulhac, Resident

y Marilyn Tyler, Resident

Insurance

y Mike Lopez, Chair

y Carol Brooks, Board

y Barb Ellis, Resident

y Joe Hayashi, Resident

y Stuart Wright, Resident

Long-Range Planning & Innovation

y Dean Deverick, Chair

y Mike Lopez, Board

y Ron Baldwin, Resident

y Virginia Hansen, Resident

y Gary Roll, Resident

y Brenda Sanders, Resident

y Aly Shupe, Resident

y Marcy Smith, Resident

y Stuart Wright, Resident

y Bill Walsh, Employee

Policy/Governing Docs/Rentals

y Michele Compton, Chair

y Mike Lopez, Board

y Debe Alikchihoo, Resident

y Shirley Cox, Resident

y Virginia Hansen, Resident

y Donna Sanford, Resident

y Jan Sheppard, Resident

Underground Garage

y Roni Reynolds, Board

y Michele Compton, Board

y Barbara Dey, Resident

y Richard Glantz, Resident

y Reuel Hunt, Resident

y William Laub, Resident

y Jan Sheppard, Resident

COMMUNITY LIFE COMMITTEES

Community Life continued

y Donna Pitcher Fisher, Resident

y Dennis Knight, Board

y Kit Annis, Resident

y Judi Bianco, Resident

y Ginny Cox, Resident

y Jolene Cranston, Resident

y Rebecca Sanchez, Resident

y Jo Wessel, Resident

y Bev Williams, Resident

Board Election

y Mike Lopez, Chair

y Carol Brooks, Board

y Donna Sanford, Resident

y Bev Williams, Resident

Building Representative Zone Committee (BRZC)

Carol Brooks / Donna Sanford, Co-Chairs

Zone 1: Marilyn Tyler

Zone 2: Barb Penn

Zone 3: Mona Knight

Zone 4: Kathy Young

Zone 5: Lisa Davis

Zone 6: Barb Ellis

Zone 7: Jean McCoy

Community Life

y Dennis Knight, Chair

y Carol Brooks, Board

y Bonita Brown, Resident

y Jolene Cranston, Resident

y James Keyworth, Resident

y Eydie McDaniel, Resident

y Shari Swickard, Resident

Golf

y Dean Deverick, Chair

y Michele Compton, Board

y Daniel Berman, Resident

y Michael Powl, Resident

y Jim Wright, Resident

y Men’s League President

y Women’s League President

Public Relations/Marketing

y Dennis Knight, Chair

y Roni Reynolds, Board

y Donna Pitcher Fisher, Resident

y Jeanne Lee, Resident

y Judy Tauchen, Resident

y Kathy Young, Resident

Restaurant (Ad Hoc)

y Michele Compton, Chair

y Dean Deverick, Board

y Kit Annis, Resident

y Kathy Callender, Resident

y Lanny Dick, Resident

y Ann-Marie Jackson, Resident

y Charles McDonald, Resident

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

Community Life Manager: Cari Ervin, email: cervin@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

Receptionists: Estephany Vela, email: evela@wgamail.com

Egypt Robinson, email: erobinson@wgamail.com

Administrative Assistant: Karen Arellano, email: karellano@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

Activities

720-862-1534 or 720-862-1533

Activities Director: Steve Follweiler, email: sfollweiler@wgamail.com

Asst. Activities Director: Ana Kimak-Rice, email: akimak-rice@wgamail.com

Golf Shop & Course

303-366-3133

Golf Manager: Joey Schlueter, email: jschlueter@wgamail.com

Facilities Maintenance

Manager: Bill Walsh, email: bwalsh@wgamail.com

Grounds Maintenance

Supervisor: Dana Cusack, email: dana@wgamail.com

Board Members board@wgamail.com

President: Bobbie Mays

Vice Pres.: Dennis Knight

Treasurer: Mike Lopez

Secretary: Carol Brooks

Asst. Treasurer: Dean Deverick

Asst. Secretary: Michele Compton

Director-at-Large: Roni Reynolds

Building Representative Zone Committee (BRZC)

Email: brzc@wgamail.com

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WINDSOR LIFE: THE NEWS OF WINDSOR GARDENS

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Community & Committee Meetings

NOTE: Not all of the committees meet every month. 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

Declaration Amendments Town Halls

Wed., July 12, 2 p.m. in the Auditorium

Wed., July 26, 4:30 p.m. in CenterPoint (after the BRC meeting)

Residents may attend town halls in person or by computer, phone, or Facebook Live. Please see details on page 6.

Building Rep. Committee (BRC)

Wed., July 26, 3 p.m. in CenterPoint

Residents may attend in person or by Zoom. See Zoom meeting ID and passcode below.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Architectural Review Committee Tuesday, July 18, 9:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 870 1647 4215

Passcode: 389165

Auditing Committee Friday, July 14, 9 a.m.

In person in the administration office boardroom.

Board Election Committee Tuesday, July 11, 9:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 860 1591 1396

Passcode: 908789

Board of Directors Meeting Wednesday, July 26, 9:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 849 5036 1203

Passcode: 625617

Building Rep. Committee Wednesday, July 26, 3 p.m.

Meeting ID: 847 2972 5845

Passcode: 754594

Building Rep. Zone Committee Thursday, July 20, 9:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 886 3109 5849

Passcode: 450179

Community Life Committee Friday, July 21, 9:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 847 3167 2719

Passcode: 212049

Community Response Committee Wed., July 19, 1 p.m.

Meeting ID: 886 6774 9817

Passcode: 309904

Finance Committee Friday, July 14, 10:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 892 5474 6186

Passcode: 471738

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Association Offices Closed

Independence Day Tuesday, July 4, 2023

Labor Day Monday, September 4, 2023

Thanksgiving Thursday, November 23, 2023

Friday, November 24, 2023

Christmas Friday, December 22, 2023

New Year's Day

In Remembrance

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.

Carol Louise Eyerman

Carol Eyerman died on May 26, 2023. At the time of her death, Carol and her beloved husband of 51 years, Fred, lived in Building 65. Fred is still home here.

Carol was born in LaJunta, Colorado, on April 25, 1938. Her family moved to Denver from Sugar City, Colorado, when she was a young child. She graduated from Cathedral High School in 1958 and entered the Sisters of the Precious Blood order in Dayton, Ohio. As Sr. Mary Rose Ellen, she taught elementary education in Cincinnati, Dayton and Wapakoneta. She left the order in 1967 and returned to Denver. Carol, a master teacher, then taught at five Catholic elementary schools in the Denver area – Cure d’Ars, Christ the King, St. Anne (Arvada), St. Rose of Lima, and Most Precious Blood. It was at Most Precious Blood that “Mrs Eyerman,” as she was addressed by students and parents alike, ended her 50-plus-years teaching career.

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Your Turn: Write a Letter

Write a letter to the board, administration or the community. Letters submitted to the Windsor Life are published at the discretion of the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors, administrators and editor. Letters are subject to editing, including for length and grammar, and are limited to 300 words in many cases. 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.

All letters must include the writer’s name, address and phone number for verification purposes. Letters submitted by mail or dropped off at the association office also need a signature. The writer’s name will be included with those letters that are published.

E-mail to: WindsorLife@wgamail.com

Mail to: Windsor Life, 595 S. Clinton St., Denver, CO 80247

The Plague of Misdelivered Packages

I recently had an experience of not receiving a package that was supposed to be delivered on a certain date. When it still hadn’t come a few days past the due date, I went online to track it. It said the package was delivered on time with a picture of the package on a table. The table it was on was clearly NOT the table in our building but there was no clue as to which building had that table.

When I notified the carrier of the issue, they responded, “We will investigate.” After several more emails, they responded, “It was delivered.” But where? Back to square one.

I had to re-order the parts I needed for an appliance repair. This was costly and time-consuming, as well as very frustrating.

From what I hear from other residents, this happens quite often, and notifying the carrier that they have left the package at the wrong

Monday, December 25, 2023

Monday, January 1, 2024

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PRESIDENT'S PEN continued from page 1

Recent board conversations have involved the decision for implementing electronic voting at Windsor Gardens. This new concept in our community could offer many benefits if embraced. Training will be available to assist us with understanding the possible efficient use of this opportunity.

David Bowie stated: “Aging is an extraordinary process where you become the person you should have always been.” Was he referring to embracing change throughout the many years of our wonderful life?

COMMITTEE MEETINGS continued from page 3

Golf Committee Tuesday, July 11, 1 p.m.

Meeting ID: 823 1183 6927 Passcode: 579628

Long-Range Planning & Innovation Friday, July 21, 2 p.m.

Meeting ID: 844 6842 0253 Passcode: 655880

Policy Committee Wednesday, July 12, 9:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 843 0061 3685 Passcode: 103074

Public Relations Committee Thursday, July 6, 9:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 811 1749 9704 Passcode: 126820

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Carol loved people, teaching, art and service! In between teaching times, Carol finished her degree at the Colorado Institute of Art; volunteered and lived one year with Fred at the Samaritan House Homeless Shelter in a special service program; presented at several Mile Hi Religious Education Congresses; directed the Archdiocesan Media Center; and helped many new and experienced teachers get a firm foundation on their craft. As evidenced by her many friends in Windsor Gardens, Carol was loved for her warmth, quick wit and willingness to help anyone in need.

Lyle Hansen

Lyle Hansen, building 47, passed away on May 26, 2023. Lyle served in the Air Force and was proud of his service. He would walk the Windsor Gardens circle in the mornings and pet all of the dogs he ran into with their owners. Lyle loved his children, grandchildren and his wife, Sandy, who is still with us at building 47. He was also a collector of classic cars and enjoyed the classic cars that were in Windsor Gardens. Lyle was not a resident of building 47 for a long time but he became quite popular and appreciated for his kindness with taking

packages left in the lobby to his neighbor who was recovering from an illness. He was a good man, and he will be missed.

Nancy Wilson Powell

Nancy Wilson Powell (Atkinson), age 87, died on June 2, 2023. Nancy was born in Wellesley, Massachusetts. She spent her childhood in Evanston, Illinois, and Columbus, Ohio. She received a bachelor’s in 1957 from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio, where she was a Phi Beta Kappa Society member. In 1980, she graduated summa cum laude from Boston University School of Nursing. She worked as a laboratory biology researcher at Columbia Medical School in New York City; Jackson Laboratory in Bar Harbor, Maine; and at Boston research hospitals. Nancy raised her two children in Milton, Massachusetts, from the mid-1960s through the 1980s. In 2004, she moved from Boston to Windsor Gardens to be near her sister. Nancy had a passion for cats, the biological sciences, independent films, opera and concerts. In her later life, she took adult education classes, volunteered as a docent at the Denver Museum of Nature and Science, and recorded audiobooks for the blind.

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building very seldom gets results. I don't think we will change the carrier`s bad habits. As a second line of defense, if we can call it that, it would be helpful and the courteous thing to do if the residents of a building with misdelivered packages would recognize they were not for their building and make an effort to get them to the right address. It would be greatly appreciated and save a lot of frustration, time and probably money if all our residents could help with this issue. You could be next.

Richard E. Pierson

Smoking in WG

Years ago, I voted against making WG nonsmoking in support of fellow residents who are very responsible about their smoking. Since then, marijuana has moved in, and the skunk smell is sooooo bad I am voting against smoking this time around. But I understand the dilemma this presents tobacco smokers.

I know quitting is hard – I did it. It requires strong motivation. Mine was to disassociate from Camel Joe, a socially unsavory and outdated character. I tried a few times until finally, I got through the first three days, which were the hardest. After that, I accumulated days like an investment. I found a new use for my lungs – aerobics. I also substituted a cutoff straw for a cigarette, pulling in the air instead of smoke during the initial transition. (You might also try a breadstick.

This helped a neighbor transition after 55 yrs. of smoking!) I was free of the nuisance of having to stay stocked with cigarettes and matches. A friend told me your brain plays psychological tricks to induce you to smoke. This helped me dismiss the mental urges, which began to occur less and less frequently until gone. The hardest hurdle was the first, the decision. I can empathize.

Margaret Makar

Please Make Windsor Gardens Smoke Free

Like many here in Windsor Gardens, I grew up in a smoking household. I was a preemie, a low-birth-weight baby born to a smoking mother. I have COPD, although I have never smoked.

We need to join the rest of Denver in saying no to smoking. Here is what the CDC says about the health problems that secondhand smoke can cause:

• There is no safe level of exposure to secondhand smoke. People who do not smoke and who are exposed to secondhand smoke, even for a short time, can suffer harmful health effects.

• In adults who do not smoke, secondhand smoke exposure can cause coronary heart disease, stroke, lung cancer and other diseases. It can also result in premature death.

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• Secondhand smoke can cause adverse reproductive health effects in women, including low birth weight.

• In children, secondhand smoke exposure can cause respiratory infections, ear infections and asthma attacks. In babies, secondhand smoke can cause sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS).

• Since 1964, about 2,500,000 people who did not smoke died from health problems caused by secondhand smoke exposure.

• The effects of secondhand smoke exposure on the body are immediate. Secondhand smoke exposure can produce harmful inflammatory and respiratory effects within 60 minutes of exposure, lasting for at least three hours after exposure.

Source: www.cdc.gov/tobacco/secondhand-smoke/health.html. Secondhand smoke also affects our quality of life. Smoke smells just gosh awful! As a young adult, going to a restaurant or a bar resulted in your clothes and hair smelling terrible. I know nicotine is very addictive. I feel for smokers, but they should not be able to subject the majority of us who don’t smoke to the health problems and the smells associated with their smoking.

Dinah Torrence

Smoking Policy

I was trying to stay out of this issue until I read the words, "If you want to ban a lifestyle, maybe living in a community is not for you,” in the letter “Smoking at Windsor Gardens” in the June 2023 issue. For more than 40 years, it has been scientifically proven that even passive nicotine is a carcinogen, and therefore banned in public places just about everywhere.

The acrid smell embeds itself into a smoker's skin, hair, clothes, furniture, carpet and drapes, following the smoker everywhere while also lingering in our elevators, hallways and even seeping into our apartments. I know, because my neighbor moved in two years ago and I can smell her smoke through my walls, even with all the mitigation efforts.

Lifestyle choices are okay until they negatively affect others. The toxic lifestyle of a smoker is dangerous to bystanders. I’m not saying smokers are bad people; it is not about us vs. them. It is about the health and welfare of all who reside in the community.

Carol Summerlin

Implementation of the Smoking Policy

Tobacco use is not a lifestyle! It is a habit that is addictive and a toxic substance. The smell of tobacco that enters halls under doors and from air vents is not ok or appreciated. If you want to smoke, go outside [away from any Windsor Gardens’ property or common elements.]

S. Howatt

WG Marijuana Smokers having Surgery: Did you Know This about Marijuana Use and Anesthesia?

I received information from UC Health, written by Erin Emery, that marijuana users may require 10 times more anesthesia than nonusers to stay “asleep” during surgery. Many anesthesiologists find it very challenging to sedate patients who use marijuana or weed. Smoking marijuana, vaping, eating edibles or using tincture can affect how anesthesia works in the body. Frequent users, those using a marijuana product once a week, may require more anesthesia than individuals who do not use marijuana. Marijuana use saturates the receptors in the body, resulting in a crossover to the opioid receptors so that opiate medicines (anesthesia) do not work very well. CBD doesn’t tend to have the same effects as THC, which can have a

more sedative effect on people. However, in a recent study, 21% of CBD products that were labeled as pure CBD, still had a measurable amount of THC in them. Therefore, it is hard to know what you are actually ingesting. Be aware of how using a product could work against you should you find yourself in a place where a medical or surgical procedure is required as soon as possible. Keep in mind that many medical procedures arise unexpectedly, allowing no time to abstain from using cannabis products and reducing residual effects in your body. Remember, cataract removal, colonoscopy, endoscopy and many dental procedures all require sedation.*

Be honest and upfront with your doctor regarding your marijuana usage. Be aware of the cost of secondhand smoke on your neighbor’s health. It’s extremely important to us.

Jan Mayer

*Source: https://www.uchealth.org/today/marijuana-and-anesthesiawhy-tell-your-doctor-about-your-use/

Smoke-free Windsor Gardens Issue

There have been cigarette smokers in Windsor Gardens for years –and now it’s a problem? I see nothing wrong with cigarette smokers sitting in their cars in the parking lot away from the buildings and smoking. Windsor Gardens opened the door for pot smokers when they allowed pot plants to be grown on lanais and that’s a problem with most people. [The vote on the declaration amendments] is an “all or nothing vote” and this issue has opened the door to a “us against them” mentality, which is wrong.

Lynne Lawson

Smoke-Free Windsor Gardens

The Tobacco Control Legal Consortium states, “The act of smoking tobacco or marijuana is not a protected right. Smokers do not constitute a protected class. No-smoking policies are not discriminatory under state or federal fair housing laws.” (Source: Graff, “There is No Constitutional Right to Smoke,” Public Health Law Center/Tobacco Control Legal Consortium, April 2005)

The American Nonsmokers’ Rights Foundation states: “The courts have held that protection of nonsmokers against the hazards of secondhand smoke takes precedence over smokers’ desire to light up wherever they choose.”

State and federal fair housing laws protect the rights of persons with affected disabilities, which includes many of our Windsor Gardens neighbors. The right to be free from secondhand smoke exposure, if one is adversely affected, can include reasonable accommodations for the implementation of no-smoking multi-unit housing policies. (Source: Schoenmarklin, “Secondhand Smoke Seepage into MultiUnit Affordable Housing”, Tobacco Control Legal Consortium, April 2010)

Three sections of the current Windsor Gardens Declaration support the rights of nonsmokers to be protected from secondhand smoke in. Section 5.12 permits no noxious or offensive activity or odors to be carried on in any unit or property within the community; Section 5.13 states that no hazardous activity can be conducted in any unit; and Section 5.14 states no nuisance shall be permitted within the community which unreasonably interferes with others’ peaceful enjoyment of their unit.

A “Yes” vote on the proposed amendment to the WG Declaration that states, “Should Windsor Gardens become a smoke-free community?” will ensure the liberties afforded in these policies are enforceable at Windsor Gardens.

Ellis Shupe

Windsor Gardens Association

Notice of 2023 Ballot Vote for Proposed Declaration Amendments

In accordance with the Windsor Gardens Association bylaws, owners are hereby provided notice of a ballot vote on three proposed declaration amendments. All owners will receive a notice of the ballot vote the week of July 10.

The voting period will begin at 9 a.m. on Thursday, July 13, and close on Thursday, July 27, at 4:30 p.m.

Each proposed declaration amendment will be voted on individually and must receive approval from 51% of all owners, which is 1,372 owners, to become effective.

All 2,689 owners are called to action and strongly encouraged to participate in this important HOA business.

BALLOT ISSUES

Here are the ballot issues (official declaration amendment provisions and ballot will be provided to owners separately):

1. Should Windsor Gardens stop collecting and paying property taxes on behalf of owners?

2. Should Windsor Gardens become a smoke-free community?

3. Should a working capital fund, to be funded by new owners at the time of closing, be established for the use and benefit of the association?

ELECTRONIC VOTING

Ballot votes are expensive for the association to pursue. To help mitigate expenses, this ballot vote will be conducted electronically by a third-party company called Vote-now. Each owner will receive a unique voter identifier to use for voting in the notice they receive, and detailed instructions will also be included. Voting options by phone or written paper ballot are also available for owners who are not comfortable voting electronically.

Assistance with Electronic Ballots

To help owners complete electronic ballots, volunteers will be available to assist with in-person electronic voting on the following dates and times:

Monday, July 24 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, July 25 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Lobby

Lobby

Wednesday, July 26 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. CenterPoint Lobby

Thursday, July 27 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. CenterPoint Lobby

TOWN HALL MEETINGS TO DISCUSS DECLARATION AMENDMENTS

Two town hall meetings will be held to discuss the three declaration amendments. The first will be on Wednesday, July 12, at 2 p.m. in the auditorium and the second on Wednesday, July 26, at 4:30 p.m. in CenterPoint following the BRC meeting.

A cut-out form is included below for owners to submit their questions about the declaration amendments in advance of the meeting. Questions can also be emailed to rzazueta@wgamail.com. Written questions must be received by the administrative office no later than 4:30 p.m. on July 10.

Zoom and Facebook Live Information

You may join the town hall meetings by computer, phone, or Facebook Live. Due to the size and format of the meetings, Zoom and Facebook attendees will not be able to interact, provide comments, or ask live questions.

Join by computer using the below link:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87025295783?pwd=c3FuMUx0bEdYbVF MVWtjdnZ0SGxkZz09

Join by phone:

1. Call 720-928-9299

2. You will be prompted to enter the meeting ID: 870 2529 5783

3. Enter the passcode: 999299

4. You may be put on a brief hold before you join the meeting. Join by Facebook Live using the below link:

https://www.facebook.com/WindsorGardensAssociation/live

Questions I have about the Declaration Amendments

no later than July 10, 2023, 4:30

Return

p.m., to the administrative office or the association dropbox under the flagpole in the parking lot by the auditorium.

Candidates Needed for Three Positions on the 2024 WG Board of Directors

Potential Candidates can Learn More on August 1 at 2 p.m. and 6 p.m. in the CenterPoint

Four seats on the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors are up for election this year. Three positions will serve three-year terms and one position will serve a two-year term, all beginning in 2024.

Windsor Gardens owners who are interested in learning more about running for election and serving on the board of directors are invited to attend a question and answer session on August 1, 2023, in CenterPoint. One session is at 2 p.m. and the other is at 6 p.m.

Board Candidate Nomination Period: August 2 through August 25, 4:30 p.m.

The board candidate nomination period is August 2 through August 25, 2023. Nomination petitions and consent forms will be available

beginning on August 1 at the candidate information sessions, in the fitness center lobby and on the association website. Please return completed nomination forms to the administration office. The deadline for submission is Friday, August 25, 4:30 p.m.

Candidates also must provide a resume and a photo to the office on or before August 25, 4:30 p.m. You may provide your own highresolution photo or the administration office can take a photo. Candidate resumes and photos will be published in the Windsor Life. Additional board election information, including the dates and times for the meet-the-candidate forums and voting details, will be published in the August 2023 Windsor Life.

WG Board in Motion

At their regular monthly meeting on June 23, 2023, the board approved the following:

ƒ Community Life Committee motion to explore the possibility of a sports court improvement project by engaging an architect to complete a feasibility project at a cost not to exceed $10K.

ƒ Finance committee motions:

A motion to transfer $360,970.83 to the capital reserve account. A motion to transfer $196,957.00 to the capital reserve account. (This transfer represents the June insurance loan payment from the operating account.)

ƒ Long-Range Planning and Innovation Committee motion to have Vero Networks provide a preliminary engineering report/site survey.

ƒ Policy Committee motion to publish the proposed revised Community Response Policy in the July 2023 Windsor Life newspaper.

ƒ Motion to approve the new building representatives and alternates as listed.

ƒ Motion to postpone the restaurant rental and utility fees for three months (June, July, and August 2023) and to utilize a community

response officer for private parties ending between 10 p.m. and 12 a.m., with the cost of this service to be billed back to the restaurant operator.

ƒ Motion to accept Michele Compton’s resignation from her board member position effective December 31, 2023.

ƒ Motion to approve a reasonable accommodation request. At a special board meeting on June 28, 2023, the board approved:

ƒ A motion to approve and prepare for membership vote the proposed declaration amendment to stop the collection and payment of property taxes.

ƒ A motion to approve and prepare for membership vote the proposed declaration amendment to make Windsor Gardens a smoke free community.

ƒ A motion to set the proposed working capital contribution in an amount equal to 1% of the sales price of unit.

ƒ A motion to approve and prepare for a membership vote a declaration amendment to establish a working capital contribution, as revised.

ƒ A motion to proceed with an electronic ballot vote for the three proposed declaration amendments.

Proposed Revised Community Response Policy

The below proposed, revised WG Community Response Policy will be voted on by the board of directors at their meeting on July 26, 2023 (details on page 3). If you have questions or comments about the proposed amendments to the policy, please email them to board@wgamail. com or mail a letter to 595 S. Clinton Street, Denver, CO 80247. Letters may also be dropped off at the association office. The deadline to submit comments is July 25, 2023.

COMMUNITY RESPONSE POLICY

The role of the Community Response department is to enhance safety within the Windsor Gardens community through various services that are provided to residents on a 24 hour, 7 day a week schedule. This policy outlines specific services provided by the department, as well as services that are not included. The policy also provides best practices for communicating with the department and when to expect one-on-one interaction with a community response officer. Community Response officers are armed guards, and in many instances they are also emergency medical techinicians. These professional roles require

licensing and ongoing training that is outlined within this policy. The authority for this policy is granted by the Declaration for Windsor Gardens Association, Article 5, Section 5.16, Rules and Regulations. Disclosure: Community Response is not a security provider, and the Windsor Gardens Association does not have a duty to provide security in the community. The Association does not guarantee that non-Owners and non-Residents will not gain access to the community and commit criminal acts in the community, nor does the Association guarantee that

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other Owners or Residents will not commit criminal acts in the community. Each Owner is responsible for protecting their person and property, and all responsibility to provide security lies solely with each Owner. The Association is not liable for any loss or damage by reason of failure to provide adequate services or ineffectiveness of measures undertaken.

Contact Community Response at (303) 364-4924. Residents should program this telephone number into their cell phone and landline.

COMMUNITY RESPONSE SERVICES

Services provided by Community Response include, but are not limited to:

• Assess and deter suspicious activity, criminal activity, environmental hazards, property damage risk, and building security vulnerabilities by utilizing various patrol and surveillance techniques.

• Provide access and assistance for emergency responders (Law Enforcement, Fire, and Ambulance).

• Provide after-hour response for maintenance emergencies, e.g., broken water pipes, inoperable security doors, and biohazards.

• Investigate injuries that occur on association property, property damage, criminal activity, and covenant enforcement concerns using written reports, photographs, and video documentation.

• De-escalate conflicts within the community.

• Maintain secondary sets of unit and building keys and emergency contact information when provided by the residents in order to facilitate emergency access, unit lockout services, and emergency contact.

Other services Community Response provides on a limited or timeavailable basis are:

• Vehicle jump starts

• Opening garage doors

• Dead wildlife carcass removal

• Unit vacation checks. (Exterior only)

Services that are not provided by Community Response include, but are not limited to:

• Extricate trapped occupants from elevators

• Retrieve dropped items from elevator pits

• Enforce City of Denver ordinances (parking, pets, noise, health, etc.)

• Break into vehicles for keys locked inside

• Repair vehicles, e.g., change flat tires

• Towing, pushing or digging out stuck vehicles

• Handle sick or injured wildlife

• Repair toilets, plumbing, electrical, cable/building television antenna, and phone lines

• Transport residents to appointments, doctor’s offices, grocery stores, etc.

• Deliver or accept personal packages from package delivery companies, e.g., UPS, USPS, etc.

• Enter units to water plants, turn on and off lights, take care of pets, or perform housekeeping duties

• Assisted living duties, including providing wheelchairs and crutches, supplying and replacing in-home oxygen, and administering medications.

Covenant Enforcement

Community Response does not perform covenant enforcement; however, when a call is received about an active violation of the association’s policies, e.g., smoke smell, excessive noise, parking, dog barking or

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off leash, etc., Community Response will investigate, observe, and report the incident. The responding Community Response officer will report the incident in writing, attach photographs, and provide any recorded audio or video that is available to support the investigation. This information will be provided to the administrative staff for review and covenant enforcement when necessary.

In-Person Contact at a Resident’s Unit Door

A resident may expect to be contacted in person, at their unit door, by a Community Response Officer when an active policy violation is in progress and requires immediate resolution. Such instances include, but are not limited to:

• Noise that is audible from the hallway and disturbing residents, e.g., a dog barking for an extending period of time, a loud television or radio, a dispute occurring inside of a unit, or loud construction noise from a remodeling project.

• A neighbor-to-neighbor dispute or incident that requires statements from the residents involved.

• A vehicle or parking issue, e.g., a vehicle parked in a fire lane, in front of a garage, or blocking traffic lanes.

Citations

Community Response officers have the authority to issue written citations when they witness or confirm parking violations; pet infractions, like excessive barking or dog off leash; and when a garage door is left open and unattended.

Other Contact by Community Response

There are many instances when residents may be contacted by a Community Response officer. This contact may occur while a resident is out and about in the community, by telephone, email, or at a resident’s unit door. If the contact is made at a resident’s unit door, Community Response will always knock and identify themselves. Residents are welcome to call the Community Response line at (303) 364-4924 to confirm the officer’s identity before opening their unit door. Community Response officers will always be in uniform with a badge and ID to identify themselves. Here are a few examples of when an officer might come to a resident’s door:

• Emergencies involving fire, flood or medical emergency.

• Hand-delivering or posting of association correspondence when requested by the administration.

• Health and Welfare checks.

• Covenant violations that require immediate resolution, as noted above.

• To assist or accompany staff from other departments to complete an inspection or repair within a resident’s unit.

• To notify a resident of an incident that affects them, their unit, vehicle, parking stall or garage.

Evacuation

In the event that Community Response knocks on unit doors due to an emergency in the building and directs residents to evacuate immediately, please follow instructions and do not go back inside the unit. Exit immediately as instructed by the emergency personnel.

Community Response Telephone (Radio) Line, Severe Weather Conditions and Power Outages

The Community Response line has a 2-minute timer and the call will automatically disconnect when the time is exceeded. When calling Community Response, residents should be as brief as possible to avoid a disconnected call. There is only one phone line for Community Response and it is directed to a radio system used by Community Response officers. This phone line should only be used for

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emergencies and quick notifications for other concerns like barking dogs, noise complaints, garage doors that have been left open, and parking issues. Other quick notifications may include a request to drop off an EDS form or check out or deliver unit keys. Occasionally in severe weather conditions the Community Response line will be inoperable and callers will not be able to reach the officer(s) on duty. In this instance, the phone line will ring busy and residents should re-direct their emergency calls to 911 exclusively. Also, if there is a partial or complete power outage within Windsor Gardens, it is possible that the Community Response phone system is down too. Residents are encouraged to call Xcel Energy to report power outages at 800-895-2999.

Dispatcher

During normal business hours, Monday through Friday, a dispatcher may be working to help direct calls and to answer non-emergent questions. If a dispatcher is on duty, the phone line will not transfer to the radio system and it will be handled like a normal phone call to the Community Response office.

Red Phones & Outdoor Pool Phone

The association has provided telephones throughout the community for the convenience of residents when needing to contact Community Response. These red phones are a direct line to Community Response. When the receiver is picked up, the phone automatically dials Community Response dispatch or goes directly to an officer’s radio. It is a dedicated line, but only one line exists for all nine red phones. If the line is busy, the red phone will continue to ring until the line is released. Because of the limitations, the phones will also time out and disconnect the call in two minutes.

When residents connect to Community Response dispatch, they should state their location, if it’s an emergency, and then keep the report brief and to the point. The phones should not be used to find out when a yoga class starts or when the bus leaves for Black Hawk but to report emergencies, suspicious activity or an elevator not working.

The red phones do not dial directly to 911. In an emergency, a cell phone or an office landline should be used to call 911 first. Then call Community Response by lifting the red phone’s handset or by calling 303-364-4924.

The outdoor pool emergency phone, located in a waterproof box on the wall near the doors, does not work like the other red phones. Residents can dial 911 using the keypad or Community Response at extension 1560. To call 911, dial a 9 first, so the number would be 9-911. Follow the instructions listed inside the box.

Building Location

Fitness Center Column in the center of the room

Indoor Pool Outside the pool entrance door

Outdoor Pool On the pool deck inside a waterproof box

--For 911, dial 9-911.

--For Community Response, dial 1560.

Woodshop Near exit door

Auditorium Entrance near the elevator

Auditorium 2nd-floor hallway

CenterPoint Lobby Near the elevator

CenterPoint 2nd floor Near the elevator

Community Response Outside CR office door in waterproof box

Follow-Up to Reports & Calls Made to Community Response

Community Response officers do not typically follow up with a caller to provide an update. If a resident would like an update on a report or call that they have made to the department, the resident should

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provide the officer adequate time to respond to the call and then call the Community Response line to request an update.

Emergencies

In the case of an emergency, e.g., medical emergency, crime in progress, or threat to personal safety, residents should call 911 first and then Community Response. Calling Community Response first may cause a response delay for police, fire, and/or ambulance personnel.

In most instances, 911 dispatch will notify Community Response that emergency services are en route, but there are situations when the notification is not received. Residents who call 911 first and then call Community Response will ensure that the Community Response Officers (CROs) on duty have been notified.

Medical Services

When it is possible to recruit certified emergency medical technicians (EMTs), emergency medical services are also provided by Community Response. Residents with medical emergencies should always call 911 first and then Community Response. The call to 911 ensures that emergency response city resources are on their way. 911 dispatchers will notify Community Response of the medical emergency, but there are instances when that does not happen. The call to Community Response informs the CRO that an ambulance is responding. In many cases, officers will arrive first to begin treatment and provide building and unit access for emergency responders.

EMTs are also available to assist residents with non-emergent and occasional calls. Some examples of services include, but are not limited to, blood pressure checks, assistance with existing in-home oxygen, lift assists without injury, scrapes and minor cuts, and trips/slips and falls.

EMT Licensing

Community Response Officers who are EMTs (CRO/EMT) are licensed through the State of Colorado Department of Health and Environment. As part of their licensing requirements, CRO/EMTs are required to renew their licenses every three (3) years through 36 hours of continuing education or a mandatory EMT refresher course covering various topics like medical (stroke, cardiac, behavioral), trauma (falls, accidents), pediatrics, geriatrics, and scene safety. Additionally, CRO/ EMTs train monthly as part of their job responsibilities with Windsor Gardens and are audited by a Physician Advisor who provides oversight for the Community Response EMS program.

Guard and Firearm Licensing

Every Community Response officer must have an active guard license with a firearm endorsement issued by the City of Denver’s Department of Excise and Licenses, requiring yearly renewal. As part of the licensing process, officers complete an affidavit of criminal and employment history, as well as FBI background checks, certificate of physical and mental fitness, 8 to 16 hours of classroom work that encompasses ethics, use of force regulations, criminal and civil law, sensitivity and discrimination training, and firearms certification. Job responsibilities for Community Response Officers include an inherent risk when their duties involve protecting community members, staff, the public, themselves, and other officers. For this reason, all CROs carry a firearm while working at Windsor Gardens. The City of Denver authorizes Community Response to carry non-lethal weapons such as pepper spray, electronic control weapons (TASER), and collapsible batons. Training and certification are required to carry a TASER, and ongoing training is required for any non-lethal weapon carried by a Community Response officer.

Community Response firearms training is held on an ongoing basis. Quarterly training includes qualifying, classroom instruction, range training, firearms retention drills, “shoot, don’t shoot” exercises, and de-escalation procedures.

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Documents and Keys to Have on File with Community Response

Residents should have on file with Community Response an Emergency Data Sheet (EDS) indicating consent for entering their unit in the case of an emergency or health and welfare check. The resident should review the EDS each year to ensure that the information is accurate. Updated forms can be turned in to the Community Response office any time, seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

Windsor Gardens Association strongly encourages residents to keep a building key and unit key on file with Community Response in case of an emergency. If a resident has an emergency, and there are no keys on file or keys have not been updated after changing the locks, the Denver Fire Department or Police Department may force entry if deemed necessary. Damage to unit doors or other property from forced entry are the responsibility of the unit owner.

Residents should keep their Emergency Medical Information Sheet up to date and stored in a supplied pink envelope in or on their refrigerator. This allows Community Response or 911 personnel to quickly access information they may need to know in an emergency, such as medications, medical history, power of attorney, DNRs, etc.

Body Cameras and Dash Cameras

Body-worn cameras (body cams) are video, and audio recording devices Community Response Officers wear as part of their uniforms. Dash Cameras (dash cams) are mounted inside patrol vehicles record video and audio outside and inside the patrol vehicle. Body and dash cams record incidents and interactions with residents, visitors, and other persons and are important safety tools that protect the Community Response officer and the Association. Recordings are used as evidence for incidents that officers are responding to or may be involved in, as well as to protect the Association.

Community Response officers are not required to provide notice that the body cam is activated and recording; however, if asked, the officer will confirm if a recording is in progress. Officers are required to record all incidents and interactions that occur while on duty. Community Response vehicles have decals to advise people that video and audio recordings are in progress.

Body cam and dash cam recordings are not an association record available for inspection by Owners; however, the recordings may be used for investigation and verification of enforcement matters, and may be shared with governmental agencies, such as the police department or health department, if there is a need to support an active investigation. Recordings may also be shared with the Association’s insurance carriers, agents, or legal representatives. In special circumstances, the General Manager may also provide consent for body and dash recordings to be shared with Owners who provide a written request and have a specific need for the information that has been recorded.

Recordings are retained for one (1) year and then are permanently destroyed. Body and dash camera equipment occasionally experience failures and may not be available.

Maintenance Emergency, After Hours

Residents should notify Community Response if they believe an afterhours maintenance emergency exists. The responding officer will troubleshoot and evaluate the issue before determining whether they need to contact on-call maintenance, a vendor, or janitorial staff. Emergency response is provided for fire, flood, and medical emergencies but there are several other instances in which an afterhours maintenance emergency may occur. Some examples may include inoperable security doors, biohazards, and elevator outages. The officer on duty will determine the next steps and make the call to on-call maintenance if it is necessary to do so.

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The management of an after-hours emergency does not always involve notification to residents, but a Pilera message should be sent for significant events to inform the entire building. If there is no notification, this may be because of the time of day or the availability of administrative staff after hours. Residents can contact Community Response for an update on the situation and follow up with the administrative office during business hours to request additional information.

Maintenance Emergency, Regular Business Hours

Maintenance emergencies should be reported to the maintenance department during regular business hours by calling (303) 364-7485 and selecting option 1. The maintenance department is staffed to handle emergency calls and emails at warehouse@wgamail.com. Emails are checked every 15 minutes, and a maintenance technician will be dispatched as soon as possible after receiving the message. It is also a good idea to contact Community Response if there is active water leak in the building and it is not possible to reach a maintenance staff person on the phone right away.

Elevator Maintenance Issues

All elevator issues should be reported to Community Response. The officers will alert the elevator company if there is an emergency, but if the problem can be postponed until regular working hours, the elevator company will be scheduled to come out on their regular service day. In the event of an emergency elevator outage, the building will be notified of the problem through the Pilera messaging system during regular business hours. If the outage occurs after hours, a community response officer will attempt to reach the building representatives to advise of the situation, and signs will be posted. If a resident does not believe the elevator has been repaired, after the problem has been reported and investigated, that individual should contact the Community Response department again.

Lost and Found

The Community Response Department will collect and hold lost and found items that are turned in to their office for up to 30 days. After 30 days, unclaimed items will be disposed of, donated, repurposed, or recycled. Residents should contact the Community Response line if they are looking for a lost item.

Observe & Report Suspicious Activity

Windsor Gardens is the size of a small town with approximately 3,500 residents. Community Response patrols and observes activity in the community twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week; however, it is not possible to catch everything that occurs due to the size and population of the community. Fortunately, there are many opportunities for residents to assist in this effort by observing and reporting unusual or suspicious activity within the community.

To identify unusual or suspicious activity, residents need to be aware of their surroundings and familiar with what the normal day-to-day activity is like in their building and parking lot. Additionally, residents may observe unusual activity when visiting the community center, taking a walk around the loop, looking out their unit window, or while sitting outside. When something doesn’t seem right, or doesn’t look normal, residents should always call Community Response to report what they are observing. Residents are asked to be specific when calling Community Response by clearly stating “I am calling in suspicious activity”. Community Response officers investigate, and when suspicious activity is verified, they can take appropriate action. A timely report allows for a quick and appropriate response. This partnership between residents and Community Response enhances the safety of the Windsor Gardens community and successfully helps to prevent crime. For safety reasons, residents are strongly discouraged from approaching suspicious people or activity.

From the General Manager

Rebecca Zazueta

THE SECOND WORST WATER LEAK IN THE HISTORY OF WINDSOR GARDENS

CAUSED BY A RUPTURED FIRE LINE AT BUILDING 49

On June 10, in the middle of the night, a fire line that services building 49 ruptured inside the building on the first floor just past the elevator. All 12 units on the first floor were flooded with water and mud. This is the second-worst water leak in the history of Windsor Gardens. The largest water leak was at building 56 in 2016, which was also caused by a ruptured fire line on the first floor. Although the water ran for a longer period at building 49, we learned a lot from the building 56 water loss and hope to minimize the restoration and repair work that will be required to get residents back into their units at building 49. In the case of building 56, twelve owners on the A floor were displaced for approximately 12 months.

We met with the residents of building 49 on Saturday, June 10, to discuss the emergency services that were underway. At that time, I advised all A floor residents that they would need to relocate from their units for restoration work to proceed. This was very difficult news for the A floor residents, but the unit conditions were obvious and unsafe for occupancy. Only in a couple of incidents did residents decide to stay.

During the first week following the water loss, the focus was to get the units dried out. To do so, most personal property inside the units needed to be removed so that wet flooring could be removed. Typically, the association would wait for the owners to file insurance claims to determine coverage for unit move-out and storage expenses, but moving quickly was critical in this case. We needed to

dry out the walls and floors immediately. As a result, and to mitigate further damage, the association decided to order storage pods and a dumpster to initiate the move out of the personal property from the units through the association’s restoration contractor. Note: This emergency mitigation initiated by the association does not relieve the HO6 (landlord/renter) carriers of the obligation to cover associated expenses for personal property and improvements covered by their insured’s policy. As claims are opened, and adjusters are assigned for each claim, the association will work with each owner and their adjuster to review the emergency water restoration services provided to reduce further damage to the units and the building.

As of Monday, June 26, all common elements and 11 units are dry (the 12th unit is managing its water restoration services personally), and most of the dry-out equipment has been removed from the building. The next step will be for each unit owner to assess the damage to their unit and make plans for repair work. The association will also continue to make repairs to the damaged common elements, and we will work with the adjuster on the property damage claim filed under the association’s insurance policy for this loss. The timeline in which owners can return to their units will depend on their individual repair plans.

Getting through the dry-out process in just over two weeks is remarkable and well ahead of our prior experience with building 56.

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We could not have reached this point without the cooperation of all A floor owners and residents, the dedication of our association staff managing this water loss, the restoration team that has had boots on the ground since the day of the leak, and all of the B, C and D floor residents of building 49 who are patiently enduring the impact this water loss has had on their building and to their everyday lives.

What are Fire Lines, and is Replacement Possible?

All 4-story buildings have a fire line system with a standpipe that feeds three pipe connections on each floor. These connections are located in the lobby and at the end of each hallway. The pipe in front of the building is connected to this system as well. A standpipe is a type of water piping which is built into multi-story buildings to which fire hoses can be connected. Standpipes are required by code to be used by the fire department in the event of a fire. Our experience has been that the Denver Fire Department usually ties into a hydrant and not the standpipe when there is a fire event in the community. However, that does not change the code or requirement for the association to have a fire line.

The building standpipes are another part of the association’s aging infrastructure. The fire-line pipes are located both outside and inside

of the building. They are significant in length and have many turns. All the buildings’ fire-line pipes are aged and likely in similar condition. These conditions make it challenging to replace the fire lines proactively, and it would likely be a significant construction project for each building. Nonetheless, we will evaluate the possibility of a replacement project and the estimated expense per building.

A Note about Loss of Use Coverage

Windsor Gardens does not have the ability to house individuals when a major event like this occurs. Therefore, it is incredibly important for owners to have an HO6 insurance policy with loss-of-use coverage included. In most cases, this coverage will pay for a hotel stay when an owner cannot stay in their unit due to an insured loss. And in some cases, there is no deductible for this coverage or out-of-pocket expense as the insurance company pays the hotel directly. Renters also need a renter’s policy to assist them with personal property damage and temporary housing expenses. With appropriate insurance coverage, landlords will also have protection from the loss of rental income when the renter cannot stay in the rental unit as well as property damage coverage.

MAINTENANCE & GROUNDS UPDATES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

‚ Technology project: Google Fiber completed their initial site visit this month. Vero, another technology provider, will be investigated next.

‚ Roof replacement project: The roof and gutter replacements for buildings 6, 53, and 3 are complete. One-third of the facia was replaced on building 53. The roof replacement for building 8 is underway.

‚ Boiler replacement project: Work is complete in building 64. Building 61 is in progress and building 58 will be next.

‚ Underground garages project: A meeting was held with residents of buildings 80 and 82 to discuss the landscape that will be removed to address known leaks and to install waterproofing. This work is substantially along the building edges but also includes two large trees located on the southeast end of the courtyard between the two buildings. These trees are located on the garage deck and the structural engineer has recommended removal to reduce the weight that the trees add to the garage structure. The original plan to remove all the landscaping between the buildings to waterproof the garage deck covered by the current landscaping is postponed until critical repairs for known leaks are made to all three underground garages. Once the critical work is completed, the waterproofing under existing landscape in the areas between buildings will be evaluated further.

The waterproofing contractor has moved to underground garage 24 to focus on several known leaks and to address the cracking concrete over the entry door on East Center Avenue. Next, they will move to building 58 to waterproof the building edge. Landscape repairs, backfill and other repairs are still underway for underground garages 25 and 26. A flagstone path and planting beds are in progress at buildings 66 and 68.

‚ Community Center: Four new drinking fountains with water bottle fillers were installed. A new kiln was delivered and installed.

‚ Flashing project: A flashing project for upper lanais at building 11 is underway to help keep water away from the lanais. Because each lanai enclosure is different, the flashing will need to be customized for each location.The project will not resolve problems for open lanais.This two-story building has a “California” design without an overhang, which was popular at the time of construction. Two other two-story buildings have a similar design concept.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE PROJECTS

‚ We rerouted a hot and cold stack feed for a stack in building 32.

‚ The abatement project in building 21 was completed on the firstfloor hallway ceiling. One hundred feet of hot water pipe has been replaced in the ceiling of the first floor. We are in the process of repiping each stack to the new pipe now.

‚ There was a mainline backup at building 66.

‚ We rerouted a feed line for a stack in building 44 on the hot water side.

‚ At building 66 we had a large failure of a toilet stack. A 6-foot piece of cast iron pipe was replaced in the wall of a unit.

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‚ On June 10 at 2 a.m., a fire line burst in the standpipe closet in building 49. The break was under the slab, and it washed out lots of soil and mud that spread throughout the entire first floor of the building. The entire first floor had to be dried out and most of the furniture and belongings were removed from the 12 units on the first floor. All carpet with pad was removed and all laminate floors were removed as well. Dry-out is still underway.

PAINT DEPARTMENT PROJECTS

‚ Hallway redecoration project: Work in building 12 is complete.

‚ Outdoor painting projects: Building 9 is complete. Building 50 is nearly complete.Work has started on building 48.

HALLWAY REDECORATING CARPET REPLACEMENT

‚ Building 32: Carpet installation is nearly complete.A hot water leak in the first floor hallway stalled the completion of this work.

‚ Building 48: Next on schedule.

‚ Buildings 17 and 64: Added to schedule.

GROUNDS PROJECTS

‚ The mowing is back under control after the flower planting and 17 inches of rain.

‚ Repaired as many flower beds as possible due to theft and flooding.

‚ Working on several work orders.

‚ Applying fertilizer on the golf course and throughout the community.

‚ Removed a giant pine tree at building 63. Approximately ten more trees on the list.

‚ We should have savings on water use so far this year. We have watered the flowers some but have not irrigated since April.

‚ Working on weed control.

NOW IS THE TIME TO EXPAND YOUR LIVING SPACE!

Maintenance Matters

From Bill Walsh, Facilities Manager

FLOODING ON ALTON WAY

Many of our residents have seen the line of POD containers over on South Alton Way. I have been hearing rumors that are being passed around about what happened in that building. So here is the real scoop.

At approximately 2:30 a.m. on Saturday, June 10, residents in the building witnessed water on the floor. Water was coming out of the ground, and in a short time, the water covered virtually the entire first floor. Community Response responded right away and called our oncall maintenance person, who quickly identified the problem as a fire line rupture. The fire department also responded and was on site. We called Denver Water to assist. When they arrived, they were able to get the water shut off in the street and as the flooding receded, they were able to locate the fire line shut-off valve and turn it off. The shutoff valve for this building is in the yard in the front of the building. It was completely covered by water and large amounts of mud, making it very difficult to find in the middle of the night. This valve requires a special 6-foot tool to turn the valve that is 5 feet underground. Due to the complexity of a fire line shutoff, community response officers could not help turn off the water. Only Denver Water and limited personnel can access this valve.

During this process, the scene was chaotic – anger, sadness, anxiety and fear adding to the confusion. We placed calls to several

employees and started removing the mud that covered parts of the hallway, utility rooms and some units. I was on a weekend retreat when I was alerted at 3 a.m., and I began making the necessary calls. Our restoration contractor was notified right away and began assembling a team to start drying out the building. I was a 5-hour drive away. My drive was filled with constant phone calls checking progress and getting reports.

I called our general manager at about 8 a.m. on that Saturday morning. She jumped into action and brought an administrative team in to speak to all residents on the first floor personally. That team began communicating our plan and helping residents understand the steps ahead. When I arrived, the restoration crew had already placed fans and dehumidifiers and started moving items from the floors. The pipe repair team was on site waiting for utility locates and soon began excavating the broken pipe, which was located under the center stairwell. By the end of the day, the pipe repair had been completed. Everyone worked a long day and returned on Sunday to add more fans and continue moving obstacles to aid in drying out the building. By early Sunday, we had 90% of the baseboards removed, holes drilled, and fans going. Monday morning the pods were delivered, and the crews began moving furniture out of the units along with saturated carpet, rugs and other items from the floor. The elevator pit was cleaned and placed into operation. By the end of Monday, almost all carpet and padding had been removed from the units. On Tuesday, the crews finished moving out the last few units and removed the laminate flooring from all units.

So far, we are very happy with the progress and are hopeful residents can start repair work soon. We have worked through a massive number of hurdles along the way, including city permit requirements for placing the PODs and dumpsters and managing so many other details required to move a project like this along. The emotional stress is very real, especially for those forced to uproot their life in an instant. We are thankful for the gracious residents who volunteered to help and even house some of those displaced residents. Windsor Gardens is truly a “community,” and our strength comes from that. Let’s all send our thoughts to this building and hope all the pieces fall into place for a fast recovery.

Down to Earth

From Dana Cusack, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

A LITTLE HELP PLEASE

May and June were challenging months for the Windsor Gardens groundskeepers. We were able to plant 1562 shrubs and perennials, six new trees, 48,000 annual flowers and cut some very tall grass due to the over seventeen inches of rain we had during those months. But also we faced some troubling issues. After we rototilled the flower beds to prep for the annuals, people walked right through the beds before we could plant. Plants were destroyed or stolen right out of the flower beds after we planted them. And some pet owners allowed their pets to walk in the newly planted flower beds. One day, I watched a resident flower lover cut a nice bouquet of lilac blooms. While this breaks our landscape policies, it is not as bad as someone destroying the plants.

We work hard to improve the property and keep up with all our other duties this time of year. It is even more difficult when things are damaged or stolen. These are not new issues, but the number of instances has grown exponentially over the last few years. Mother Nature provides us with enough challenges. Please give our new plants a chance to thrive and improve the aesthetics of your property. We will continue to add color and fill as many gaps in the landscape as possible.

Another concern is residents who are feeding wildlife. Feeding the squirrels changes their behaviors and causes more harm than good.

We also have noticed more pots and statues being placed outside in the landscaping. Planters, pots, statues, plantings, benches and any other miscellaneous, personal items are not allowed outside lanais.

PINE TREE REMOVAL AT BUILDING 63

Photos from Jere DeBacker.

Please remember to pick up after your pet and keep them on a non-retractable leash that is no longer than six feet at all times. As people begin to enjoy the long days and warm evenings on their lanais and open their bedroom windows to bring in the fresh air, remember to keep your pet out of the garden beds and away from the lanais and bedroom windows. The summertime heat combined with the odor of dog excrement is not pleasant for anyone, especially for first-floor residents.

Pet Reminders

Complaint Submissions

Pet complaint calls have increased recently, and often Community Response is unable to respond to witness these events. Please submit written statements to Katie Monasmith via the covenant and rule violation complaint form available at the association website, the office, or the lobby of the fitness center.

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 normally require a trip to the district station.

Cop Shop Hours at WG

Leetsdale Cop Shop will be available at their table in CenterPoint from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Friday, July 7; Monday, July 17; and Friday, July 21.

Meet with District 3 Officers and Command Staff on July 27 at the Newman Center

Denver Police Department (DPD) District 3 will not be holding its regular monthly community meeting on July 12. Instead, there will be a major community meeting with District 3 personnel and command staff on July 27 at 6 p.m. at the Newman Center at the University of Denver. This will be a great opportunity to hear about DPD efforts in our district and city and ask questions.

Annual National Night Out Celebration on August 1 at Cook Park

Join us for the annual National Night Out celebration on Tuesday, August 1, at Cook Park at 6 p.m. Mingle with law enforcement and neighbors and enjoy music and food.

DEAR COP SHOP

Dear Cop Shop:

I heard that steering wheel clubs don’t work because they can be sawed off. Is that true?

Wondering

Dear Wondering:

You have raised a couple of issues with your question, which is timely since over 400 steering wheel clubs have been given away at Windsor Gardens courtesy of the Denver Police. The easier one to answer is, “Can they be sawed off?” Yes, but not without great difficulty. Car thieves want to get in your car and be gone in minutes. They will not take the time and effort to saw the club off. The second

question is, “Will a steering wheel club totally prevent a car theft?” No. It is a strong deterrent, but only if you use it properly every single time you get out of your car. You need to put it on and lock it, even if you will only be away from your vehicle for a couple of minutes. Yes, it’s heavy. Yes, it’s annoying. But the only way to make it a habit is to use it all the time.

Early data shows that steering wheel clubs combined with the new Denver Track program are effective. If you have a club, its place is on your steering wheel, not in the back seat. It’s much less annoying than going without your car or replacing it.

The Cop Shop

If needed, the non-emergency police number is 720-913-2000 option 2, District 3 Police Department is 720-913-1300. Leetsdale Cop Shop is also available at 303-329-0500 (call or text) or e-mail us at leetsdalecopshop@hotmail.com.

Park Smarter, Not Harder: Denver's Updated Parking Ordinance

With the arrival of summer and all the outdoor activities that come with it, it is important to ensure that parking in the city is safe, fair and accessible for everyone. To achieve this goal, the city updated its parking ordinance in May. These changes will address some common problems that have been causing issues for residents.

Parking ordinances play a crucial role in managing traffic flow and pedestrian safety, and we have seen all sorts of people take advantage of this. For example, our office receives complaints about Mack trucks, RVs, trailers and broken-down vehicles left in the right-of-way for months. We have also seen some challenges in enforcing these provisions. Not only are we short staffed, but Denver’s former ordinance did not have enough “teeth” to allow city inspectors to quickly remove vehicles taking advantage of our right-of-way.

The new ordinance tackles these issues. Commercial vehicles must now move 700 feet (the average length of a city block) every two hours. Broken down or “junker” vehicles will be towed once the

owner is tagged and 2 to 24 hours have passed (depending on the qualification of the vehicle). If someone is found to be living in a “junker,” they will be given an extra 48 hours, and supportive services must be offered to help them find shelter while also removing the vehicle causing the impediment. The new ordinance allows residents with registered, working vehicles to park in their neighborhoods for as long as they want instead of having to move their vehicles 100 feet every 72 hours.

We know our residents are frustrated with a small group of people using our parking spaces inappropriately. Although the city is still struggling to staff up the departments that manage our right-of-way, these changes will allow for better use and enforcement. To learn more about these proposed changes and the parking ordinance in general, please visit https://bit.ly/POrdinance.

As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office if there’s anything we can do to support you. Find the District Five team at:

Email: denvercouncil5@denvergov.org

Phone: 720-337-5555

Website: denvergov.org/District5

Social media: instagram.com/denvercouncil5

twitter.com/denvercouncil5

facebook.com/DenverCouncil5

New Denver Council Districts Go into Effect on July 17

Denver’s new council districts go into effect on July 17, 2023. District 5 will be welcoming the Cherry Creek and Country Club neighborhoods and saying farewell to East Colfax and Virginia Vale residents. Over the next few months, District 5 will be adding information related to the new neighborhoods on the District 5 website and newsletter.

Denver Property Tax Relief Program

Last month we published on article on the Colorado Tax Refund program. There is another program for senior and/or disabled homeowners as well as renters called the Denver Property Tax Relief Program, which provides a partial refund of property taxes paid, or the equivalent in rent, to qualifying Denver residents. Those who qualify will get their refund in the form of a check in the mail, with an average refund of $1,000. This refund is a gift and, therefore, there is no lien attached to the property.

Here's the link to the program for 2022 Denver property taxes:

https://www.denvergov.org/Government/Agencies-DepartmentsOffices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/Denver-HumanServices/Be-Supported/Additional-Assistance/Property-Tax-Relief

If you need assistance with your application, give the Denver Property Tax Relief Program a call at 720-944-4TAX (4829).

Scam Spotter from the Denver DA's Office

Spot Scams on Social Media Marketplaces

Whether you are buying or selling something on a social media platform, it’s hard to know with whom you are doing business.

Remember:

ƒ Trust your gut – if something doesn’t feel right, don’t proceed with the transaction.

ƒ Deal only in cash.

ƒ Provide as little personal information as possible.

ƒ Exchange items in daylight with people around.

ƒ If the offer sounds too good to be true, steer clear no matter how tempting.

You may be dealing with a marketplace scammer if:

ƒ The item’s price is too good to be true.

ƒ The buyer or seller’s Facebook profile is brand new, or the person doesn’t have a profile at all.

ƒ The buyer wants to pay by gift card or send you a prepaid shipping label.

ƒ The buyer overpays and wants you to send them the difference.

ƒ The buyer or seller wants you to send a text to arrange a pickup.

ƒ The buyer wants your phone number right away, which may be used to register for a Google Voice number to steal your identity.

If you are a buyer:

ƒ Make sure you see the item before you agree to purchase it.

ƒ Don’t send a deposit to hold the item.

ƒ Test out the item before you buy it.

ƒ Stay on the app to finalize the negotiations.

ƒ Don’t provide payment for a prepaid shipping label. Facebook Marketplace does have purchase protection. Before you reach out to Facebook about an issue, you first need to contact the seller to determine if the problem can be amicably resolved. If the issue cannot be resolved, pursue the purchase protection option with Facebook.

Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer

Introducing Our New Activities Department Staff Activities Director

Windsor Gardens' new activities director, Steve Follweiler, is originally from eastern Pennsylvania (just outside of Philadelphia). Steve moved to beautiful Colorado in March 2003. Along with a two-year business degree, he obtained his bachelor’s degree from Temple University and his master’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado. Steve has over 23 years of experience in the recreation field, including facility and operations management, recreational programming and special event coordination while working for recreation districts, cities and nonprofit organizations.

Steve enjoys outdoor activities – kayaking, hiking, golf, disc golf, camping, volleyball and more. He also enjoys spending quality family time with his wife of 18+ years, teenage daughter and three rescue dogs – two Great Danes and a Chiweenie.

Steve is excited to work for Windsor Gardens and meet the residents of this great community. Please feel free to drop into the activities office and say hello!

Assistant Activities Director

Ana Kimak-Rice is our new assistant activities director. Ana (pronounced “on-uh”) is from Kalamazoo, Michigan, and moved to Denver in 2018. With a background in parks and recreation and nonprofits, she has come to us after working with Big Brothers Big Sisters for the past seven years.

Ana loves to be outdoors and exploring new mountain towns with her friends. She grew up playing soccer and loves to watch and cheer on the U.S. men’s and women’s teams and go to our local Colorado Rapids games! Ana also has a passion for art and architecture. Her favorite artist is Chihuly, and she has a fascination for Frank Lloyd Wright’s and Gaudi’s creations. She enjoys paint pouring, an abstract art technique, and making wood/ceramic coasters.

Ana looks forward to meeting everyone, seeing the great things our community has to offer and adding to your fun!

Building 55 Enjoys Beautiful Grounds and Community

Building 55 at 9180 East Center Avenue is graced with an enormous front yard shaded by several large trees and rear units that look out on the golf course and its vantage points of the 6th green and 7th tee. For that, and for the community of people that make up their building, residents have much to be grateful for.

Building Rep Bob Stribling has lived in Building 55 since 2004 and shares his condo with his wife, Jamie, and their dog, Baxter. Bob takes great satisfaction in being kind and helpful whenever possible. He grew up in Denver’s Park Hill neighborhood and graduated from East High School in 1963, a player on the school’s last state championship football team. He wrestled at Mesa State College and Denver University. Bob had a career in a variety of sales and managerial positions in the Denver area. He worked in the transportation industry and retired as the director of franchising for

the Super Shuttle. He takes great pride and interest in his two young grandsons, who live in Phoenix with Bob’s son and daughter-inlaw.

Cindy Peters has served as the alternate building rep since 2019, organizing annual spring picnics and winter banquets as well as backing up Bob Stribling in carrying out the responsibilities of representing the building. Cindy’s husband, Randy, serves as the building’s treasurer. They both grew up in the area of Sioux Falls, South Dakota. Cindy worked as a social worker for Lutheran Social Services and was the executive director for the March of Dimes in South Dakota. Randy retired as a law enforcement officer in Denver.

Susan Jarrell assumed the role of secretary for the building in 2022 and has filled the job well. A Denver native and graduate of South High School, Susan is the proud mother of five children and grandmother of one grandson.

Tell Us About Your Building Rep and Building

We'd like to encourage other residents to tell us about your building representative and building community. Please email the following information to bobbie.mays@wgamail.com.

Building number

Name of your building representative

Brief description of the accomplishments of your building and building rep over the last few years

Name of the person in your building who will write the article

If you have questions about this column, please contact Bobbie at bobbie.mays@wgamail.com.

Steve Follweiler Ana Kimak-Rice

Building Rep Bob Stribling next to artwork by Leonard Johnson, a building resident.

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 Karen Arellano at karellano@ wgamail.com for availability and to set up an appointment for either an in-person or Zoom orientation.

IN-PERSON ORIENTATIONS

Thursday, July 13, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Tuesday, July 18, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, July 27, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Where: Administrative Office, 595 S. Clinton St, Denver, CO 80247

ZOOM ORIENTATION

Tuesday, July 11, 2 p.m. to 3 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.

to Our New Neighbors

The Optimists and the Cop Shop Help Kids

Best Wishes to Susan Hunt in Her Retirement

Beauty in the Flower Bed

The Optimist Club of Windsor Gardens and the Cop Shop recently hosted Denver Police Officer Terry Gillian, who explained how therapy dog Shelby helps soothe and comfort children in distress. Afterward, a collection of "stuffies" and donations to buy more "stuffies" were given to the Denver Police Department to help children through tough times.

Susan Hunt has been a part of the WG staff for 6 years, serving in the administrative office and most recently in the activities office. Her friendly smile and willingness to help will surely be missed as she retires and moves closer to family. Best wishes, Susan, as you embark on new life adventures.

WG Flag Corp Honored at Flag Day Celebration

Photo Album

Denver Police Officer Terry Gillian with therapy dog Shelby.

Photo from Carol Brooks.

Susan Hunt

WG Activities Department

Photo from Jeanne Lee.

Photos from Jeanne Lee.

Photo from Cari Ervin.

Photo Album

Beautifual Arrangements by Dana and Crew

Summer Pool Party

WG Art Club Potluck

The Windsor Gardens Art Club held a potluck meeting on June 2, 2023. Afterwards, members showed their favorite art from their personal collections of local, national and international artists.

Photos from Linda Rinelli.

Photos from Margaret Makar. Annual

We celebrated the summer season at the pool on June 28 with a live DJ, snacks, drinks, games and some fun floaties.

Photo Album

Building 40 Picnic

Photos from Diane K.

Photo Album

RTD Travel Training Trip

Jazz Artist Carl Jackson Lives and Plays at WG

Styles B Jazz Quartet Concert

The Styles B. Jazz Quartet celebrated the 41st anniversary of The Fete de la Musique (Make Music Day) with a free concert at WG on June 21, 2023, in conjunction with musical venues hosting free concerts in more than 100 countries around the world. The concert featured jazz and pop as well as songs from Broadway, movies and TV. WG resident Doug Roche was featured on keyboard along with Ron Bland on bass, Rob Rebholz on sax and flute and Thomas Blomster on drums.

Group photo, left to right, front row: Ron Bland, Doug Roche and Rob Rebholz. Back row: Thomas Blomster.

At the May 2023 RTD Travel Training Trip, residents learned how to navigate the bus and light rail to the Denver Center for the Performing Arts. Gary Wink, Shari Swickard and Barbara Williams sit waiting for the #3 Bus to arrive and take them to the Alameda Light Rail Station.

Photos from Cari Ervin.

The residents of Windsor Gardens' Building 13 feel lucky to have such a talented jazz artist as Carl Jackson among them. On June 9, their favorite bassist brought in some of his east coast pals to join his Denver group, The Concepts, in an amazing performance at El Gran Jardin.

Photos from Patti Keyworth.

Photos from Jeanne Lee.

Mexican & American Food Restaurant and Bar

Hours

Mon-Sat 9am-8pm

Sunday 9am-3pm

720-542-8498 Elgranjardindenver@gmail.com

Follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/elgranjardinrestaurantatwindsorgardens

Å El Gran Jardin offers catering and banquets! Book an appointment today to review the banquet menu and special event options.

Å TO-GO meals are available for pick-up. Just call ahead and we will have it ready for you, or have your meal delivered from GrubHub.

Join us for the 2023 Class and Club Expos on Friday, August 11, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The classes will be in CENTERPOINT and the clubs/groups will be in the AUDITORIUM.

Come and meet our instructors and group leaders one-on-one to get an idea about the different opportunities offered at Windsor Gardens. Supply lists and schedules will be available for your convenience.

This is a nice opportunity to “shop around” prior to trying something new! We will treat you to light refreshments as you browse the expos.

WG CLASSES

WG classes are free of charge and available to WG residents only. No sign up required, and you can drop in anytime. Please support your favorite classes, as we require a minimum of 10 students to maintain our instructors.

BRIDGE

¡ BRIDGE BASICS: Mondays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the COLORADO ROOM.

¡ DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM.

¡ DUPLICATE/ADVANCED 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: Two classes on Mondays, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Beginners) and 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (Advanced), and Wednesdays, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (General).

¡ 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.

¡ 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 (BASICS) and Thursdays (ADVANCED) from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM.

¡ 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.

WINDSOR GARDENS 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, which you may borrow anytime during the day.

DPL BOOKMOBILE AT WG

The Denver Public Library bookmobile will be at WG on Friday, July 14, and Friday, July 28, at 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT.

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: Friday, July 7, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.; Tuesday, July 11, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Thursday, July 20, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

INDOOR POOL

Weekly indoor pool schedules are available outside the Activities Office and on the WG website: www.windsorgardensdenver.org.

OUTDOOR POOL

OUTDOOR POOL OPERATING HOURS

ƒ The pool is open daily from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

ƒ The pool area is closed daily from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. for cleaning and mowing.

ƒ There is no lifeguard on duty except from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. when we offer children's swim. Swim at your own risk during the times without a lifeguard.

GUEST PRIVILEGES FOR THE OUTDOOR POOL

ƒ Guests are defined as those not possessing a WG identification card but who are invited and accompanied at all times by a resident.

ƒ Guests are required to pay a fee of $1 per visit.

NO CHILD SWIM ON 4TH & 5TH OF JULY

ƒ Guests under 17 years, accompanied by a resident, may use the pool and the surrounding area only when a lifeguard is on duty between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. and only if accompanied in the pool by an adult.

Due to the Independence Day holiday, there will not be a lifeguard on duty for child swim on Tuesday, July 4, and Wednesday, July 5.

ƒ Guests 17 years of age and older, accompanied by a resident, may use the pool during regular hours.

ƒ Guests must always be accompanied by the sponsoring resident who is responsible for the actions of their guests at all times.

ƒ Guests will be limited to four per resident at one time.

ƒ Residents are not to loan their guests the resident’s ID card.

Events are listed in chronological order.

¡ BREATHE & MOVE CLASS, QIGONG taught by WG TAI CHI INSTRUCTOR PHRED HALL: Every Thursday until July 20 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Join Phred for a 4-week instructional class where you will learn gentle easy exercises that you can do almost anywhere, sitting or standing. No sign up is necessary, just come to the auditorium! Reconnect your body, mind and spirit!

¡ AARP SAFE DRIVING CLASS: Monday, July 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Check with your insurance carrier for details regarding a possible discount of up to 15% on your auto insurance after completion of this class.

COST: $20 per person for AARP members or $25 for non-members to be paid at class. Sign up in advance at the Activities Desk. Please note: this class is available to WG residents only.

¡ WG

DECLARATION

AMENDMENTS TOWN HALL MEETINGS: The association will be hosting two informational sessions regarding the proposed WG declaration amendments that the community will be voting on in July. The informational meetings will be held on Wednesday, July 12, at 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM and Wednesday, July 26, at 4:30 p.m. in CENTERPOINT (immediately following the BRC meeting). Please RSVP at the Activities Desk.

¡ THE LAND OF DISNEY presented by KATHLEEN ARNOLD: Wednesday, July 19, at 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Walt Disney made his dream of creating a place where families could enjoy fun and fantasy come true. No one believed in magic and made dreams come true better than Walt. But Walt couldn’t have built his dream empire without the help and support of his brother Roy. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. This presentation is sponsored by Cherry Creek Retirement Village.

¡ DENVER HEALTH & QUITLINE PRESENTATION sponsored by the SMOKEFREE WG CLUB: Monday, July 24, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Join us for a presentation from Denver Health and

EVENT TICKET SALES

Activities Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. 303-364-9141

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 720-862-1533 or email sfollweiler@wgamail.com

Quitline to discuss the effects of secondhand and thirdhand smoke and to disseminate information for help on cessation. Please RSVP at the Activities Desk.

¡ COUNCILWOMAN AMANDA

SAWYER @ WG: Thursday, July 20, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the CENTERPOINT LOBBY. 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 720-337-5555.

¡ ACTIVE MINDS – MOROCCO: Thursday, July 20, at 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Located in the northwest corner of Africa just south of Spain, Morocco is a diverse country with a long history and rich culture. Home to the indigenous Berber people for thousands of years, Morocco has been at the crossroads of empires throughout history: Rome, the Arab Islamic Empire, and European powers in the “Scramble for Africa.” Join Active Minds as we tell the story of the Kingdom of Morocco, including current issues and future challenges. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ KID’S SUMMER MOVIE SERIES: Friday, July 21, and Friday, August 18, 1:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Grab the kiddos for an afternoon at the movies. We have one great family-friendly movie scheduled for each month of the summer vacation! All movies are

rated PG. Here’s the lineup: “LYLE, LYLE, CROCODILE" on July 21, and “MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU” on August 18.

COST: Tickets are $5 and can be purchased at the door. Ticket includes: a great movie, popcorn, candy and choice of water or soda.

¡ TRIVIA FUN DAY: Friday, July 21, 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.

¡ ELECTRONIC VOTING ASSISTANCE for the WG DECLARATION AMENDMENTS: To help owners complete the electronic ballots for the vote on the prDeclaration amendments, volunteers will be available in the CENTERPOINT LOBBY with handheld tablets and laptops to assist with in-person electronic voting on the following dates and times:

Monday, July 24 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Tuesday, July 25 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Wednesday, July 26 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Thursday, July 27 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

¡ NATURAL GROCERS WELLNESS CLASS – DE-MYSTIFYING FATS: Friday, July 28, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Fats have been blamed for our declining health since the 1950s, but are they really the villains they’ve been made out to be? Discover why fats are essential to health and learn why nutrientdense high fat foods should be part of a healthy diet. In addition, this class will highlight some of the latest research on fat as we untangle the truth and demystify fats. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ BINGO with the BOOKMOBILE:

Friday, July 28, 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!

¡ NATIONAL MILK CHOCOLATE DAY: Come celebrate with us! Stop by the Activities Office on Friday, July 28, between 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and pick out your favorite full-size chocolate bar, while supplies last!

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¡ BOARD CANDIDATE Q&A: Tuesday, August 1, at 2 p.m. or 6 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Interested in serving on the Windsor Gardens Association Board of Directors? Join us for an informational session to learn about the board election process, requirements, and timeline.

¡ SHRED-IT sponsored by AARP ELDERWATCH: Wednesday, August 9, from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the ADMINISTRATION PARKING LOT. This is not a recycling event, but a way to shred personal information for your identity protection. Bring your unneeded personal and financial paperwork for shredding to protect from fraud! Please follow the oneway drive through line to participate. To serve as many people as possible in the time frame allotted, you may bring up to TWO copy paper file boxes or one large trash bag.

¡ ETHICAL WILL WORKSHOP –YOUR LEGACY LETTER: Six-week workshop beginning Wednesday, August 9, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. You are invited to join guest instructor Marily Charles

as she picks through the layers of your life and helps you discover the roots of our impulses and insights that help make us who we are today. We will use mind-mapping, drawings, collages, and writings. After eight weeks, we will take home letters that summarize who we are and what we stand for, which will live on throughout the generations to come. Marily Charles sees herself as an artist of life and has facilitated many workshops and gatherings both in the USA and other countries. Limited seating, please sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ ANNUAL WG CLASSES, CLUBS & GROUPS EXPOS: Friday, August 11, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Join us for the Classes, Clubs and Groups Expos – both on the same day. Light refreshments will be served.

CLASS EXPO: Our class instructors will be in CENTERPOINT to talk about their classes with supply lists, if applicable. Stop by and get acquainted before classes begin.

CLUB & GROUP EXPO: Members of various clubs and groups will be in the AUDITORIUM, allowing you to “see it all” in one day. Check out all the fun opportunities to get involved at

Windsor Gardens!

¡ HOMESLICE BAND – PREMIER OUTDOOR CONCERT: Thursday, August 24, at 6:30 p.m. (seating on the lawn begins at 6 p.m.) on the GOLF COURSE. Selected as “Best Local Band” by “Denver A-List,” HomeSlice is one of Colorado’s most exciting live bands.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit at tee #1 (closest to the golf shop entrance). Nonalcoholic beverages and snacks are permitted outside. Bar service by El Gran Jardin will be available during the concert, but outside alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. We do not recommend pets attending due to the expected large crowd and loud music. This is a FREE event. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. Maximum of two tickets per person. In the event of forecasted rain, the event will be moved indoors. Entry will be limited to the first 220 registrants who received a ticket at sign-up. If seats remain, they will be available first-come, first-served. Standing room will be permitted, as space will safely allow.

HOMESLICE BAND OUTDOOR CONCERT

Thursday, August 24, at 6:30 p.m. (seating on the lawn begins at 6 p.m.) on the GOLF COURSE. Selected as “Best Local Band” by “Denver A-List,” HomeSlice is one of Colorado’s most exciting live bands, turning any event into a massive dance party! HomeSlice is a high energy nine-piece cover band with an impressive horn section and powerful vocals. The band has experience, talent, an extremely diversified song list and a personable nature that is winning fans over everywhere.

Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on the golf course at tee #1 (tee closest to the golf shop entrance). Non-alcoholic beverages and snacks are permitted outside. Bar service by El Gran Jardin will be available during the concert, but outside alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. We do not recommend pets attending due to the expected large crowd and loud music.

This is a FREE event. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. Free tickets will be distributed to the first 220 sign-ups for auditorium entry in the event of a rain relocation. Maximum of two tickets per person. Rain Relocation: In the event of forecasted rain, the event will be moved indoors. Entry will be limited to the first 220 registrants who received a ticket at sign-up. If seats remain, they will be available first come, first serve. Standing room will be permitted, as space will safely allow.

¡ TROPICAL DANCE: Join us on Saturday, July 15, for a tropicalthemed dance with Tom Yook providing the musical accompaniment. The dance is from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and is held in the AUDITORIUM. People are encouraged, but not required, to wear their Hawaiian shirts

or tropical attire. A hula line dance will be taught at 6 p.m. There will be a performance of tropical dances at the break. Treats and punch will be served, as well as a good time! Come on out and hit the dance floor.

COST: $5 for WG residents and $8 for nonresidents at the door.

WG AUDITORIUM: 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.

Two different movies every month! Bring your friends and family!

JERRY AND MARGE GO LARGE

Saturday, July 8, 2 p.m.

This movie is inspired by the remarkable true story of retiree Jerry Selbee, who discovers a mathematical loophole in the Massachusetts lottery and, with the help of his wife, Marge, wins millions and uses the money to revive their small Michigan town. Rating: PG-13. Runtime: 1h 30m.

CHAMPIONS

Saturday, July 22, 2 p.m.

Woody Harrelson stars in the hilarious and heartwarming story of a former minor-league basketball coach who, after a series of missteps, is ordered by the court to manage a team of players with intellectual disabilities. He soon realizes that despite his doubts, together, this team can go further than they ever imagined. Rating: PG-13. Runtime: 2h 3m.

WG AUDITORIUM: 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.

Grab

LYLE, LYLE, CROCODILE

Friday, July 21, 1:30 p.m.

When the Primm family moves to New York City, their young son Josh struggles to adapt to his new school and new friends. All of that changes when he discovers Lyle - a singing crocodile who loves baths, caviar and great music-living in the attic of his new home. Rated: PG. Runtime: 1hr 46m

¡ BALLY’S CASINO VIA PREMIER CHARTERS: Our next trip is Tuesday, July 18. The bus departs from the ADMINISTRATIVE PARKING LOT at 9:20 a.m. and will depart the casino to return at 2:30 p.m. Promotions include $10 of free slot play and a $15 food credit when you earn 50 points while playing. Also, new members to Bally’s Rewards

MINIONS: THE RISE OF GRU

Friday, Aug. 18, 1:30 p.m.

In the heart of the 1970s, amid a flurry of feathered hair and flared jeans, Gru is growing up in the suburbs. A fanboy of a supervillain supergroup known as the Vicious 6, Gru hatches a plan to become evil enough to join them. Luckily, he gets some mayhem-making backup from his loyal followers, the Minions. Rated: PG. Runtime: 1hr 27m

earn an additional $10 of free slot play when they sign up with an email address at the promotional kiosk.

COST: $15 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, July 14.

3 Ways to Contribute Your Photos to Windsor Life and the WG Facebook Page

Do you have photos from a WG community event, club meeting, or other social gathering with residents? We’d love to see the pictures you capture throughout the community. You have a few options for sending us 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 hit 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. To use the QR code:

1. Scan the QR code to the right with your smartphone camera.

2. A “flowcode.com” link will pop up on your phone. Click on the link.

3. Click “Add Files” and choose pictures from your phone’s photo album to share with Windsor Gardens!

4. Please type your name and a brief title in the file name so we can give you credit!

¡ 4TH OF JULY FIREWORK SHOWS

AURORA FOURTH OF JULY SPECTACULAR: Aurora Municipal Center’s Great Lawn. Starts at 6 p.m. Food trucks, musical performances and fun activities. Fireworks launch at 9:30 p.m. and will last about 30 minutes. Free parking onsite.

GLENDALE FIREWORKS SHOW: Infinity Park. Best viewing will be from Infinity Park Stadium and Infinity Park South (the park immediately south of the stadium). Gates will open at 6:30 p.m. and seating will be available in the stands and on the grass.

¡ FIRST FRIDAY FOR OLDER ADULTS at the DPL HAMPDEN BRANCH: On Friday, July 7, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., we’ll be making keychains. This event is ideal for adults age 50+ seeking to rejuvenate creativity. There is no registration for this program, but space is limited.

¡ TALES TOMBSTONES TELL at FAIRMOUNT CEMETERY: Saturday, July 8, at 8 a.m. Join your tour guides, Sue and Dana, at the Ivy Chapel (430 S. Quebec Street). On your tour of the cemetery, you'll discover the meaning behind the art you see on tombstones. You'll learn to read the art’s unfolding stories by decoding the symbols you encounter. Please dress accordingly and wear good walking shoes/boots. Get tickets and information at Fairmount Heritage Foundation's EventBrite web page.

¡ PRESERVING PHOTOGRAPHS

WORKSHOP presented by the AURORA HISTORY MUSEUM and AURORA PUBLIC LIBRARY: Sunday, July 9, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at Tallyn's Reach Library Branch (23911 East Arapahoe Road Aurora, CO 80016). Lots of us keep our most prized photographs and letters in a box tucked away somewhere for "safe keeping." But are they really safe? Pests, acid staining, and other environmental factors disagree. Come to this workshop and learn to preserve your photos like museums do. The event is free and open to the public. Since we provide materials, we do ask everyone to reserve their spot in advance at: www.eventbrite.com/e/ preserving-photographs-tickets594955436727?aff=oddtdtcreator

Followed by a workshop to make archival envelopes for a photograph of yours. If

interested, please bring in one photograph that is either 4x6 or 5x7 to make an envelope for.

¡ MEMORY CAFÉ 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—to facilitate social connection for individuals with shared experiences. To register, email Amy DelPo at ADelpo@denverlibrary.org. Upcoming schedule:

Tuesday, July 11, 1:30 p.m., in-person: Ice Cream Social. Ice cream: Learning about it, reminiscing about it, writing poems about it, and of course eating it! Virginia Village Library.

Tuesday, July 18, 1:30 p.m., in-person: Art Creation – Botanical Prints. Class will include paints, leaves, and other objects from nature to create unique botanical prints and chat about our favorite summer memories. Virginia Village Library.

Tuesday, July 25, 1:30 p.m., in-person: Ageless Grace. Ageless Grace is a revolutionary brain fitness program taught in 50 states and more than 30 countries. The program consists of 21 simple, seated exercise tools designed for all ages and abilities. These exercises, based on everyday movements that are natural and organic, focus on the healthy longevity of the body and brain. Virginia Village Library.

¡ TIPS FOR BEING NEWS

SAVVY

ONLINE with SENIOR PLANET: Tuesday, July 11, 3:15 p.m. at the Senior Planet Center (7585 E. Academy Boulevard, Denver, CO 80230). Sharing the news with others? In the digital age, anyone can publish anything on the internet, even if it’s false. This lecture will explain the way technology has made it easier to create and spread misinformation. We’ll discuss tools to evaluate news sources and review helpful fact-checking sites. You’ll learn why it’s important to read and check your sources before sharing!

¡ ARTS AND CRAFTS at the JCC: Wednesday, July 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. This class is for everyone who is interested in trying various art techniques at the beginner level. This program is free. Registration is required. For more information, please reach out to Blair Becker via email at bbecker@jccdenver.org or by phone at 303-316-6320.

¡ ESTATE PLANNING TOOLS INTRODUCTION with SENIOR PLANET: Friday, July 14, 9:45 a.m. at the Senior Planet Center (7585 E. Academy Boulevard, Denver, CO 80230). Estate planning may sound intimidating or something that requires a lot of resources. Creating an estate plan just means making sure that your health, finances, and anything you own is handled according to your wishes. In this lecture, you’ll get an overview of some common documents found in an estate plan and tools to help you get started.

¡ CLASSIC MOVIE NIGHT at FAIRMOUNT CEMETERY: Saturday, July 15, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the Chapel in the Pines (430 S. Quebec Street). Join us for a showing of the classic movie “Stagecoach,” starring John Wayne and Fairmount’s own permanent resident Donald Meek. Your host, Alec Hagen, will give a brief life sketch of Donald Meek before the film begins. Doors open at 4 p.m. and this fee event promptly begins at 5 p.m.

¡ BIKE AND BASEBALL TOUR at FAIRMOUNT CEMETERY: Sunday, July 16, 10 a.m. at the Chapel in the Pines (430 S. Quebec Street). Join us for a relaxed bicycle tour through the beautiful historic grounds. We will be showcasing the fascinating history of baseball and its most prolific players in the Centennial State. Experience the stories of the diverse people who have helped make baseball a favorite pastime for Coloradans since the 1860s. Meet your tour guides, Nan and Ryan, at the Chapel in the Pines. They will assist you during your bicycle tour. Reserve your spot at Fairmount Heritage Foundation's EventBrite web page. Cyclist must wear a helmet while participating in the tour.

¡ DEMENTIA 101 + REDUCING YOUR RISK with SENIOR PLANET: Monday, July 17, 1 p.m. at the Senior Planet Center (7585 E. Academy Boulevard, Denver, CO 80230). This one-hour presentation includes basic facts about Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. Topics will include: the latest promising research updates, warning signs and symptoms, diagnosis guidelines, a caregiving overview, dementia-friendly tips for communication, interaction and behaviors, and things anyone can do to reduce risk or delay onset of dementia.

¡ ARMCHAIR TRAVELER at the JCC: Wednesday, July 19, from 10:30 a.m. to continued on page 31

11:30 a.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. Come listen and learn about historic moments from the comfort of the JCC! In July, learn about Jews in entertainment. This event is free to attend and requires registration. For any questions, contact Blair Becker via email at bbecker@ jccdenver.org or by phone at 303–316–6320.

¡ TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT at the JCC: Thursday, July 20, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Perlmutter Room. Want to learn how to Facetime or use Zoom with your children and grandchildren? How about texting? Need help using your iPhone, iPad or PC laptop? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, please join us to work through the challenges and learn new skills! Drop-ins welcome. FREE.

¡ MONTHLY BINGO at the JCC: Thursday, July 20, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. FREE; $2 donation recommended. JCC Denver hosts monthly bingo in partnership with

One Medical Seniors. This is an opportunity to play for prizes and join in the fun! This is a free event, though registration is required. For more information, please reach out to Blair Becker via email at bbecker@jccdenver.org or by phone at 303–316–6320.

¡ FREE BIKE TUNE-UPS with BIKES TOGETHER: Saturday, July 22, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Schlessman Family Branch Library. Volunteer bike mechanics will help keep your bike rolling smoothly and give one-on-one instruction for those interested in learning about bike maintenance. Tune-ups will be 10-minutes and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. Bring your bike and be ready to learn!

¡ BOOK CLUB at the JCC: Thursday, July 27, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the JCC Board Room. Are you an avid reader? Join the JCC Book Club, a group that reads a selected novel and meets once a month to analyze, debate and draw connections about

C A R D S & G A M E G R O U P S

the book. Post-discussion, meet via Zoom with the author of the novel to get the answers to your questions. We look forward to discussing literature with you! This event is free to attend and requires registration. For any questions, contact Blair Becker via email at bbecker@ jccdenver.org or by phone at 303–316–6320.

¡ DENVER EXPLORERS WITH THE JCC: Are you new to the Denver area? Are you looking to be active and explore Denver with new people? This program is for the “empty nester” and the active retiree who loves meeting new people and has an interest in seeing what Denver has to offer. Singles, couples, friends... all are welcome. This group will meet once a month, engaging in a variety of activities. If you are interested in seeing the schedule and exploring Denver with us, please contact Blair Becker via email at bbecker@jccdenver.org or by phone at 303-316-6320.

¡ 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 720-3631076.

¡ 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!

¡ PINOCHLE: FRIDAY NIGHT PINOCHLE in the ASPEN ROOM. New starting time at 6 p.m. For more information, call 303366-1367.

¡ 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-

C L U B S & G R O U P S

PURPOSE ROOM. It is a tile-based game for three or four players, combining elements of rummy and dominoes. Get a foursome together or join other single players. 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.

¡ ART CLUB will not meet in July or August. There will be a potluck at the Gazebos on August 4 from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Meetings will resume September 1. 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 303856-7742 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 not be meeting in July. The next monthly meeting will be on Monday, August 21, at 9:30 a.m. in the CENTERPOINT WEST. Everyone is welcome

to join us and hear from CHC speakers about the many areas we can support.

BAKE SALE: Save the date for our CHC Summer Bake Sale, Tuesday, August 29, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY.

If you would like to donate new boxes of crayons, markers, coloring, activity, and puzzle books for the hospital patients, or if you’d like to purchase one of our $5 cookbooks, contact group president Linda Kumar at 303-253-4201.

¡ DEMOCRATIC CLUB will not be meeting in July or August. The next meeting

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will be on Wednesday, September 13. All are welcome to join us for dinner before the meeting at El Gran Jardin Restaurant at 5 p.m. New members may contact Sallyanne Ofner at 720-472-2430 or wgdemclub@gmail.com to begin participating with our highly active group.

¡ DRUM CIRCLE meets every Sunday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Come check us out. Bring your own drum and join the fun! Visitors are always welcome. For more information, contact Diane at 720-6539354.

¡ ENCORE DANCE is a Windsor Gardens dance group. We have great fun dancing to show tunes, jazz, western, rock 'n roll, and big band sounds. Encore is currently on our summer break, but we will return this fall! For more information, contact Hillary Hutson at spicy47@comcast.net or 303-919-4512.

¡ 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 month on the first Monday at 11 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Next meeting: Monday, August 7.

¡ FUN FRIDAYS GOLF GROUP: There is a group of Windsor Gardens 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. It's not too late to join, so if this sounds interesting, ask about the Fun Fridays Golf Group (FFGG) in the golf shop or call Barbara at 224-622-5984.

¡ KNITTING & CROCHET: The knitting and crochet class will meet as a club while a replacement instructor is found. Feel free to join us on Mondays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the SEWING ROOM.

¡ 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 of the alleyway by the outdoor pool. Drop by and meet others. Questions? Call Larry at 720-256-3359.

¡ MARINE CORPS LEAGUE

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WINDSOR MARINES AND LADIES

AUXILIARY will hold their next meeting on Tuesday, July 11, at 19:00 in CENTERPOINT. Please join this brotherhood of fellow Marines. Call Commandant Don Howell at 720-216-0993 or Barry Georgopulos at 303-360-6302 for more information. Once a Marine – Always a Marine.

THE 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 will be held on Tuesday, July 11, at 7 p.m. Semper Fidelis.

¡ OPTIMIST CLUB: Tuesday, July 18, at 11:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Come 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 303363-4113 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 is available in the COLORADO ROOM on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. 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.

¡ PRIDE WINDSOR GARDENS: We are a 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: 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 that will be given to veterans. All sewers are welcome. If you would like to get more information about the organization or nominate a veteran to receive a quilt, go to the website QOVF.org.

¡ REPUBLICAN CLUB: Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. All are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Paul Vaeth at paulvaeth@icloud.com.

¡ SIGN LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNERS GROUP meets on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Join instructor Bruce as he teaches and explores sign language vocabulary and conversational sign language.

¡ SINGLE CHRISTIAN WOMEN will 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: Every Monday at 1 p.m. in the ART ROOM. Interested in living in a smoke-free community? Join a new club forming to unite neighbors and professionals educating neighbors and friends about the impact of smoke on people, pets, structures and wallets.

The club is hosting a presentation from Denver Health and Quitline on Monday, July 24, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in CENTERPOINT to discuss the effects of 2nd and 3rd hand smoke and disseminate information for help on cessation. Please RSVP at the Activities Desk. Keep filling out state and county complaint forms at https://www.tobaccofreeco.org/ protect-coloradans/report-a-smoking-violation/. Contact nonsmokingwindsor@gmail.com with questions or concerns.

¡ SPANISH LANGUAGE EXPLORERS meets Mondays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the EL GRAN JARDIN BANQUET ROOM. 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! We will not be meeting July 3 or July 10.

¡ SUMMER DANCE CLUB: Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the COLORADO ROOM through the month of August. Join us for fun party dances and dance routines played to a variety of music from today and yesterday. Questions? Call Rebecca Ryberg at 703-3073462 or email wgsdc@yahoo.com.

¡ TIME4TAP: If you’ve ever wanted to tap dance or want to renew your tap dance skills, Time4Tap is for you. We meet on Tuesdays

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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 are accepting new members to read and discuss the ancient Jewish Bible to better understand what it means in today's society. Jewish and non-Jewish residents are invited. To join, please contact Nate Khodadad at 720-989-5479.

¡ TRAVEL GROUP will meet once a month on the fourth Tuesday of July, August and September 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, have a snack and join us for some “travel talk”. Questions? Call Coral at 720-975-6702 or email her 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 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? A project that began with the planning for last year’s 60th anniversary events has moved to a club to further organize and digitize the archives. Through their work, the club will have opportunities to discover, preserve and tell more of the story of WG. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month in the ASPEN ROOM. Contact Dennis at dennis.knight@ wgamail.com with any questions.

¡ 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 volunteerled 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 dropdown 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: If you would like to obtain more information regarding the Windsorettes, please contact Charlotte at 303-341-4628 or Kristin at 303819-0130.

¡ WOOD CARVERS & CRAFTERS meet every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 6 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 303-6676000.

¡ AL-ANON meets every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the DENVER 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, July 17, at 10:30 a.m. in

the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Please join Alexia Diaz from Beyond Vision for this interactive, educational peer group. The Beyond Vision team is trained and knowledgeable in a variety of alternative techniques, adaptive devices and assistive technologies for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.

¡ 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 to 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.

¡ 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.

Catholic Scripture Study on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM.

¡ WINDSOR GARDENS CHURCH: New Senior Pastor Bob Weniger and his wife, Daniela, look forward to meeting the Windsor Gardens community. Service continues at

CenterPoint from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. each Sunday. Services also posted on the Windsor Gardens Church Facebook group page.

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.

¡ 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.

¡ NO CHILD SWIM on the 4TH & 5TH OF JULY: Due to the Independence Day holiday, there will not be a lifeguard on duty for child swim on Tuesday, July 4, and Wednesday, July 5.

¡ FRUIT SHACK: Fridays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. or until they sell out. Located in the AUDITORIUM PARKING LOT. Fruit Shack features fruits, vegetables, breads and jams for sale. Cash and credit cards accepted; sorry, no checks.

¡ HAIRCUTS FOR MEN, FREE: First Sunday every month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the DENVER ROOM. Join barber Justin as he brings this free service to WG. Whether you

¡ 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.

need a touch-up or a full-on haircut, Justin is here to make it happen. Appointments are on a first-come, first-served basis. This is a FREE service, but tips are welcome!

¡ JEWELRY SALES & REPAIR in CENTERPOINT LOBBY on the second Thursday of the month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendor also places 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.

¡ MOUNTAIN MAN FRUITS AND NUTS: Next visit will be Monday, July 10, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and check out the assortment of nuts, dried fruits, snacks, chocolates and much more!

¡ WATCH REPAIR SERVICE will return on Friday, July 7, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY to provide battery replacement and minor repairs.

¡ XFINITY – EDUCATIONAL TABLE: Wednesday, July 5, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. A sales specialist will help you with questions about your account or services. Sign up for a 15-minute slot at the Activities Desk.

¡ FREE ON-SITE EYE EXAMS by MILE HIGH SENIOR EYECARE: Tuesday, July 18, and Wednesday, July 19, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the DENVER ROOM. We check for glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and all other diseases of the eye. Glasses selection will be provided at an extra cost. This FREE event is sponsored by Innovative Mortgage Bankers, Transamerica Financial Advisors and Goosehead Insurance, specializing in the needs of the senior community. Sign up for an appointment time at the activities desk.

¡ 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. Whether you are a new or returning patient, the cost for foot care is $45. It 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.

¡ ELDER LAW AND ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR with CHERYL TOMAN-DELATORRE, ESQ. OF THE TOMAN LAW FIRM LLC:

Tuesday, July 11, at 1 p.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. This seminar will include a discussion of estate planning, including wills, trusts, living wills and powers of attorney. We will also discuss 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.

Windsor Writers

Theme: FEAR

Scared of Spiders by Marilynn Reeves

My definition of courage is being afraid of doing something but doing it anyway. I am not a courageous person. One day last fall, I discovered a thick, ominous-looking web in a dark corner of my bedroom. It sort of resembled a closely woven silk doily. There’s only one critter I know of that makes a web like that – the Black Widow Spider! I had no idea how long the web had been there, but now that I was aware of it, I knew I would have to somehow muster up the courage to do something about it. First, I went through my mental list of people who might be willing to come to my rescue: A friend? A neighbor? A relative? Surely, somebody out there would be only too happy to kill that creepy critter for me … if I only had the courage to call them. But I didn’t. I was too embarrassed. So, after a couple of weeks of studying that scary-looking web – can of Raid in hand – but not seeing any signs of life, I figured maybe I’d get lucky and the horrid thing either would have died or moved on to places unknown. Although that thought also gave me the willies. What if that Black Widow was lurking in another corner or decided to come out at night and crawl into bed with me? Aaaaaaaaaaargh! Perish the thought!

Whatever the case might be, I couldn’t put it off any longer. So, once again, armed with a can of Raid in one hand, and the long wand of my canister vac in the other, I gritted my teeth and approached the nest. First, I sprayed and sprayed, using up nearly half a can of the Raid – thinking that would rouse the spider if it were still in there. Nothing. Nobody home. So, I turned on my trusty vacuum and simply sucked up the web until all traces of it were gone. Then I decided not to worry about it anymore. If the darn thing showed up again, I would ‘grid my lions’ (as my sister Rosie likes to say) and prepare to do battle once more.

I managed to make it throughout the remaining months of fall and winter without seeing one spider, but now that spring has arrived, and a whole new crop of creepy-crawlies have started emerging from their cocoons, once again, I find myself checking my ceiling and all those dark corners where those dastardly critters are known to hide. Better go check and see if there’s any Raid left in that can.

Theme: LIFE LESSONS

A Few Lessons from Life by Cindy

Peters

*Take risks as they usually pay off.

*I have learned more from failure than success, but success is better.

*Talking about health issues bores people.

*Make to-do lists. It saves time and helps with forgetfulness.

*Avoid negative people as they try to drag you down with them.

*A simple smile speaks volumes and could brighten someone's day.

*Never take good health for granted, and avoid bad habits which could ruin your life.

*Stop beating yourself up, as others will do it for you. Besides, as the quote reminds us, “To err is human, to forgive divine.” Forgiveness is a blessing.

*Hugs are not for everyone.

*Never lose your childlike wonder.

*Don’t spend too much time in front of the mirror unless you are Christie Brinkley.

*Strong coffee and spicy food are hard on the stomach.

*When insulted, ignore it or kill them with kindness. Most mean people are miserable and want to share their misery.

*Bitter people are lonely people.

*People are fickle, so choose your friends wisely.

*If you listen to gossip, just know when your back is turned, they will gossip about you too.

*Accept help from others, as we all need it at times.

*Laugh a lot, and the best laughs are belly laughs.

*Love can show up when least expected in unusual situations.

*Getting old does not have to be scary.

*Crying might feel good, but it does not solve anything. A Pity Party is a party of one.

*When reading out loud in a classroom about layers of skin, remember one layer is called “maturation cells” not “masturbation cells.”

*Not wearing underwear might be advisable on a hot day.

*Life and Death both have some positive attributes.

*Your children might be a pain at times, but they are a Gift from God.

*My computer is younger, so why is it so slow?

*Raindrops and snowflakes both have no flavor.

*Don’t stick your tongue on frozen pipes, as you might be there a long time.

*Would you rather be right or happy? I chose happy.

*Make a wish as it might come true.

*Music is the sound of angels unless it is rap music.

*Be grateful for good things on bad days.

*Which is more beautiful, a rainbow or a sunset? I never can decide.

*Enjoy the moment before the moment passes.

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 observations, ideas, and stories.

C L A S S I F I E D S

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

1311 SQUARE FEET 2BEDROOM/2BATH, 3rd floor with optional garage, remodeled, fully enclosed balcony. $1725.00 per month, $1750.00 Deposit. 303-888-5667.

HOME FOR SALE

FOR SALE BY OWNER, Windsor Gardens 1bedroom/1bath, 720 sq. ft., assigned parking, 2-story bldg., ground floor walk-out. Completely redone interior. Enclosed lanai. See Craigslist for pictures. Co-op welcome, some furniture available for sale. Price $205,000. Call Jim at 720-260-9043.

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.

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.

IN HOME PEDICURES & MANICURES 303-886-4028.

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.

SERVICES continued

WG RESIDENT WITH 30 YEARS caregiver experience. Very reliable, also housecleaning, 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.

NOTARY SERVICES & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. WG resident can provide notary services and 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)

MYRIAM’S DOG SITTING 719-427-0006.

SEWING SERVICES! Alterations/repairs on clothing, home decor, needlework/quilt finishing. WG resident w/great quality and prices. Call/ text Pam at 607-639-1274.

HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES: We provide all types of cleaning including bathrooms, bedrooms, & kitchens. Special housecleaning services are also available. 8 yrs. exp. with WG residents! Veronica Peralta, 720-387-5426.

JENNY’S HAULING. Junk hauling, extreme deep cleaning. Hoarder helper, organizer, and movers. Call 720-620-0055.

MEJIA CLEANING. 20 years’ experience Diana V. 720-334-2938.

PERSONAL CAREGIVER OR CNA since 2009 with quality companion care. Birekti 720-372-8035.

FACIALS-PATRICIA OF WG, Licensed Cosmetologist. Offering facials to the ladies of WG. Relax, Enjoy, and pamper yourself in the most comfortable facial chair in the city. Highest quality hypoallergenic products. Cleanse, tone, massage, mask, 60 min, 90 min. 720-556*8413.

INTERIOR/EXTERIOR PAINTING Free Estimate. Nicole 720-436-5112.

WG RESIDENT WILL PROVIDE Companionship and Services: Available for meal prep, errands, etc. Carol 484-686-1351.

HANDYMAN DENVER #1 Laminate floors/painting & more. Greg 970485-5082 WG Resident.

CATLOVER’S CAT CARE Yvonne Refs 303-548-6230.

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.

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

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

Computer & Electronic Help by Stephen College student, grandpa lives in WG

Enjoys helping seniors, plus tutoring

Low fee 303-330-2272

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

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Local Mortgage Partners

http://www.reverseloancolorado.com

Reverse loan Specialist. NMLS 269996

John Thornbloom 303-918-8750 WG resi

FLOORING

Sky Rise Carpet Cleaning LLC

A Full Restorative Carpet Cleaning

Tile, Grout, Upholstery and Area rugs

Adam Hursh 720-251-5194

HAULING

Anything Anytime Anywhere

Junk removal & Estate Clean out 50% Senior Discount Taddy 303-525-5421

Cut Rate Hauling

Providing Trash and Junk Removal

Furniture, Appliances, Debris, Etc. Rueben 720-434-8042

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

Parker Point Medical Center

Family Medicine & PT 7950 E Mississippi Ave Unit C 3003-353-1440

HOME CARE

HOME CARE continued

Kay Home Care Agency LLC

Exceptional care for loved ones

Personal In-home, and 24 hr. care Call 720-500-7730

Private Duty Caregiver

Very Affordable, Professional, Refs

Can assist or relieve your caregiver. Judy 720-261-8062 or 720-200-0222

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

INSURANCE

Aster & Bow

Home Care & Cleaning Services Delivery, Pickup Services, 8 yrs. Exp 720-789-4767

Diamond Care, LLC

Personal Care Provider since 2004 Homemaker, Transportation Amy 720-317-7251

Elderlink Home Care, Inc.

Quality Companion Care Since 1988 Help Is Just A Phone Call Away 303-734-0641

Flexible and Reliable PC Days or Overnights

25 Years’ Experience Jenny 720-620-0055

Grace Care

Healthcare, Homecare Services

Home & window cleaning, Transportation 720-276-8713, 720-327-6860

Joel Kruschwitz State Farm

Proper Insurance on your condo

Quotes on Home and Auto 303-344-1175

LANAI ENCLOSURES

All Pro Construction

Lanai enclosures, doors & windows

Warranty, quality craftmanship

Al 720-569-4195

Grande Vista, Inc.

Enclosed Lanais, Windows & Doors

1550 Larimer St., #454, Denver 80202 Carlos Perez 303-777-4500

Wholesale Windows LLC

Enclosed lanais, windows, and doors

Dependable and efficient Larry Summer 303-887-9960

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

Small World Movers

12 Yrs. Experience-Licensed & Insured Friendly, Dependable, Polite, Efficient 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

PET SERVICES

Fleur-de-lis-Kitty Care

Cat Care and Claw Trimming fleurkittycare@gmail.com

Donna 720-532-1019

Terriers Around Town Dog Grooming

Senior Pricing - $75.00 pkg

Pickup/Delivery Included

720-989-9195 Heather Ramirez

PLUMBING

Vertec Plumbing

Great rates. Free Instant Quote

Plumbing and Drain Cleaning www.vertecservices.com 720-298-0880

PLUMBING continued

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

Braun, Dan Home Smart of Cherry Creek

Helping buy & sell in WG since 1993 303-883-5881

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

Trivia

REAL ESTATE continued

Metro Brokers-Pete Withers

Living and working in Windsor Gardens

Get top dollar for your condo.

303-881-7651, bestindenver@comcast.net

Schoenecker & Co.

Knowledgeable and Experienced Sell Fast for Top Dollar. WG Resident Mike 303-898-3963

WINDOW CLEANING

Alfa Blinds, Blinds by Tomorrow

At Alfa Blinds we Make, Install

Repair & Clean Blinds by Tomorrow

303-366-9266, 60 S. Havana St, #612

Serenity Now Home Services LLC

Window Cleaning to Brighten Your Day

Locally Owned, Owner Operated Bob 720-621-7767

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

Shinee Blinds

Great prices, honest, dependable Free measurement, free installation Call Pete or Chris 720-365-8463

WINDOW INSTALLATION & REPAIR

Grande Vista, Inc.

Windows, Doors & Enclosed Lanais

1550 Larimer St., #454, Denver 80202 Carlos Perez 303-777-4500

1. What is the name of the Duke of Sussex Prince Harry’s line of succession to the throne as well as his bestselling book?

2. What was printed on all paper money, as instructed by President Eisenhower, on July 11, 1955?

3. What bird did Benjamin Franklin want to be the national bird (instead of the Bald Eagle)?

4. On the original flag, in what shape were the stars laid out?

5. How many people signed the Declaration of Independence?

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!

July 22, 2023, 2 pm

The Denver Gents

The Grossman Team: Harper, Amy, & Scott