WINDSOR
Volume 21, Issue 11
November 2023 PRESIDENT’S PEN Autumn … leaves turning colors and falling (how many lost golf balls are under those leaves?), flowers fading, dusk arriving earlier while pumpkin patches come Bobbie to life and harvesting Mays, begins. According to Board the Journal of Aging President Research, babies born in autumn may be more likely to live to 100. Wow! So much is happening in our community this season, and our staff is racing around our property to keep up with many added tasks. As preparations for winter are addressed by staff, we, as individuals, also prepare. We pay more attention to our vehicles with oil changes, tire pressure checked, windshield wipers replaced and antifreeze added. Fall is a good time to get rid of extra stuff in our units and switch out our summer clothing for our cold weather items. In this season, we also elect board members and campaign for volunteers for our 2024 committees. Our committee volunteers’ experience and interests help make our home one of the most soughtafter communities in this area. It’s time for each of us to consider how we, as WG residents, can participate. I encourage you to look at the possibility of serving on a committee where you can provide input on our present and future community. PRESIDENT'S PEN continued on page 4
In This Issue Community and Committee Meetings...............pg 3 In Remembrance....................................................pg 3 Letters................................................................ pgs 3-5 Board Election Results...........................................pg 5 Board in Motion.....................................................pg 5 Revised Policies................................................ pgs 6-7 Approved Amendment to Bylaws......................pg 7 Interested in Serving on a Committee......... pgs 8-9 From the General Manager Fire Drill Report.................................... pgs 10-11 Maintenance and Grounds Updates.pgs 11-12 Down to Earth (grounds column)...................... pg 13 Snow Removal at WG.............................. pgs 14-15 Safety and Security at WG............................ pg 16 Community Response Activities........................ pg 16 Cop Shop............................................................. pg 17 Holiday Outdoor Decorating and Holiday Lights Contest................................................ pg 18 Building Profile................................................... pg 19 Orientation Schedule for New Residents......pg 19
New Residents...................................................pg 19 100th Birthday Profile...................................... pg 20 Everyday Heroes................................................ pg 20 WG Art Club Artist Profile............................... pg 21 Photo Album................................................ pgs 22-25 Restaurant............................................................ pg 26 Activities, Events and Entertainment........ pgs 27-30 Cards and Game Groups................................ pg 30 Clubs and Groups.....................................pgs 31-32 Faith Communities.............................................. pg 32 Announcements................................................... pg 33 Health Screenings & Services.......................... pg 33 Services and Products Presentations...... pgs 33-34 Support Groups.................................................. pg 34 Local Community Events.................................... pg 34 Windsor Writers................................................ pg 35 Classifieds .......................................................... pg 36 Service Directory....................................... pgs 37-38
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Visit our website at www.windsorgardensdenver.org 2023 Board Officers & Committees
Association Contacts
OPERATIONS COMMITTEES
–– ADMINISTRATION –– 303-364-7485 Regular Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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 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
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 John Young, Non-Resident Owner 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 Reuel Hunt, Resident y William Laub, Resident y Jan Sheppard, Resident
COMMUNITY LIFE COMMITTEES Activities (Ad Hoc) y Carol Brooks, Chair 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
Community Life continued y Donna Pitcher Fisher, 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
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 Administrative Assistant: Estephany Vela, email: evela@wgamail.com Receptionists: Egypt Robinson, email: erobinson@wgamail.com Carol Redd, email: credd@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 –– 720-862-1512 or 720-862-1533 Activities Admin. Assistant: Karen Arellano, email: karellano@wgamail.com Activities Director: Steve Follweiler, email: sfollweiler@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 OF DIRECTORS –– board@wgamail.com President: Vice Pres.: Treasurer: Secretary: Asst. Treasurer:
Bobbie Mays Dennis Knight Mike Lopez Carol Brooks Dean Deverick
Asst. Secretary: Michele Compton Director-at-Large: Roni Reynolds
WINDSOR LIFE: THE NEWS OF WINDSOR GARDENS ADVERTISING: Call Karen at 303-364-7485 or email karellano@ wgamail.com. Ad space reservations are due the 10th of the month prior to the month of publication. SUBMISSIONS: Email to WindsorLife@wgamail.com. Submissions are due the 15th of the month prior to the month of publication and will be reviewed by the WG Public Relations Committee or administrators for possible publication. DELIVERY: Windsor Life is delivered within the first week of the month. Windsor Life is published by the Windsor Gardens Association Board of Directors for the benefit of Windsor Gardens residents and is dedicated to: fostering communication and collaboration among the residents, board of directors and staff; promoting Windsor Gardens numerous and diverse activities; and informing residents of community resources and issues. The Windsor Gardens Association, its board of directors and employees and the Windsor Life staff are not responsible or liable for any of the services or products advertised in the Windsor Life publication, nor do we endorse any advertisement, product or service. The association recommends that you research any product or service and check references prior to hiring any individual or company.
Windsor Gardens Association 595 South Clinton Street Denver, CO 80247 303-364-7485 www.windsorgardensdenver.org
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In Remembrance
NOTE: Not all of the committees meet every month. 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.
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.
COMMUNITY MEETINGS Building Rep Committee Wed., November 15, 3 p.m. In person in CenterPoint and via Zoom. See Zoom details below. COMMITTEE MEETINGS Architectural Review Committee Tues., November 14, 9:30 a.m. Meeting ID: 842 0378 1060 Passcode: 655425 Audit Review Meeting Friday, December 1, 3 p.m. Meeting ID: 885 1908 3561 Passcode: 160596 Board Election Committee Tuesday, November 14, 3 p.m. Meeting ID: 835 8299 1038 Passcode: 245043 Board of Directors Meeting Friday, November 17, 9:30 a.m. Meeting ID: 880 2237 5177 Passcode: 220702 Board Organizational Meeting Tuesday, November 7, 9:30 a.m. Meeting ID: 864 2517 6957 Passcode: 639982 Building Rep. Committee Wednesday, November 15, 3 p.m. Meeting ID: 856 3302 3691 Passcode: 080144 Building Rep. Zone Committee Thurs., November 16, 9:30 a.m. Meeting ID: 832 9625 7119 Passcode: 392491 Community Life Committee Thursday, November 9, 9:30 a.m. Meeting ID: 857 4644 4362 Passcode: 275930 Community Response Committee Wed., November 15, 1 p.m. Meeting ID: 837 5367 5316 Passcode: 197139 Employee Safety Committee Wednesday, November 8, 2 p.m. Meeting ID: 856 9639 7171 Passcode: 556146 Finance Committee Friday, November 10, 3 p.m. Meeting ID: 869 8038 7498 Passcode: 657366 Policy Committee Wednesday, November 8, 9:30 a.m. Meeting ID: 892 9765 3720 Passcode: 852330 Public Relations Committee Thursday, November 2, 9:30 a.m. Meeting ID: 861 6880 0352 Passcode: 431681 Underground Garage Subcommittee Wed. November 1, 1:30 p.m. Meeting ID: 832 1169 3781 Passcode: 615169
Association Offices Closed Thanksgiving
Thursday, November 23, 2023 Friday, November 24, 2023
Christmas
Friday, December 22, 2023 Monday, December 25, 2023
New Year's Day
Monday, January 1, 2024
Your Turn: Write a Letter Write a letter to the board, administrators or the community. Letters submitted to the Windsor Life are published at the discretion of the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors, administrators and editor. Submission Specifications All letters must include the writer’s name, address and phone number for verification purposes. The writer’s name will be included with those letters that are published. Anonymous letters will not be considered. Letters are published based on space availability. Letters are limited to 300 words and may be edited for grammar, clarity, civility and space. Please provide sources for any articles or data referenced in your letter. Letters containing obvious factual inaccuracies, unattributed facts and quotes, or libelous statements will not be printed. Reviews, positive or negative, of businesses that are lessees of Windsor Gardens will not be published. In order to include diverse opinions, letters from the same writer will not be published more than three times per year and not in consecutive issues. Continued responses to other letters will be limited to open the forum for new writers and topics. E-mail to: WindsorLife@wgamail.com Mail to: Windsor Life, 595 S. Clinton St., Denver, CO 80247
Dog Leashes I bought a non-retractable leash as requested by Windsor Gardens. I have had some problems with it. Some of them are made from nylon, which is like a slippery rope, and some are just like a rope. The one I bought is the slippery kind because I thought the rope kind was too rough to handle. I have a small 23-pound dog and sometimes when he stops to either sniff or go potty, he stops abruptly, causing the leash to drag on the ground, which causes me to trip over it or step on it and lose my balance. With the retractable, it retracts into the handle with no problems. When coming up to another dog, I must wind the leash up into my hands. When he starts walking or tugging, sometimes my hands are caught up in the leash and it slips through my hands, which causes redness and soreness. With the retractable, it retracts and pulls out when he starts walking. There are also times when my dog starts barking and lunging at other dogs or people, and I have to pull and hold the leash, which again causes redness and soreness to my hands. With the retractable, I can push the button to lock the leash and have him close to handle him better. Once we pass, I let the button go. Approaching and entering a driveway on the sidewalk, there are a few drivers who do not stop or they stop their vehicle on the sidewalk. I now have to pull my dog fast, so he doesn't get run over. I have to back up the opposite way to pull with my hands, LETTERS continued on page 4
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PRESIDENT'S PEN continued from page 1 You may think that you don’t have enough time to donate. Our committees meet monthly, quarterly, every other month or as needed. It does not have to take much of your time. Volunteering can be rewarding, and your efforts will be very appreciated. Committee interest forms will be available starting November 8 at the committee interest meeting. We encourage you to select three options for committees you would like to join. For more information about the committees, committee interest meeting and application process, go to pages 8 and 9. We value your input and your willingness to volunteer on a committee. It is a time of change for all of us. As always, my motto is “YOU ARE THE GLUE THAT HOLDS OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER.” On another note, at our board meeting on Wednesday, October 25, the board voted to suspend the feasibility study for a sports court improvement to Windsor Gardens. There is good news,
however, for those in our community who desire nearby pickleball courts. I have had ongoing communications with Denver Parks and Recreation concerning sports courts, and their principal planner has advised me that Lowry Sports Park is second in line for the design of pickleball courts. The plan is for at least eight new courts away from Lowry’s existing tennis courts, with construction to begin on the first four of those in 2024. The Lowry Sports Park is also the home of an outdoor hockey rink, many soccer fields, tennis courts, dog runs, basketball courts, solar lighting parking area and much more. They have the space to provide a lot of outdoor activities. With this nearby resource, we do not need to pursue a feasibility study of our limited space to accommodate courts in our community. I am excited about the future Lowry pickleball courts and am gathering information on the possibility of pop-up courts that could be included at Lowry, maybe even sooner.
LETTERS continued from page 3 again causing redness and soreness. With the retractable, I just push the button to lock the leash. I'm sure there are pros and cons for both types of leashes. Since we have never been told why we need to use the non-retractable leash, the retractable leash is a lot easier for the user. We should be able to use the leash we are familiar with and feel safe with. Linda Angelopulos Response to “Dog Leashes” In 2018, the policy committee amended the WG Pet Ownership Policy to include, “All pets are to be kept on a non-retractable leash, no longer than 6 feet in length, and attended by a responsible person when not in private apartments.” The committee decided that a 6-foot, non-retractable leash would provide pets and their owners with added security, comfort and control. This decision was arrived at after much debate and the review of incidents involving residents and their furry friends throughout the community. Retractable leashes have a thin cord that can cause severe burns, deep cuts and entanglements and often contribute to slips, trips and falls. The mechanical nature of a retractable leash can contribute to additional injury to the pet and its owners when confronted with aggressive pets, people or vehicles. Nonretractable leashes allow for pets to be in the control of the leash holder when outside of the unit. There are a variety of non-retractable leashes available in most retail marketplaces that will accommodate the different needs of all individuals and their pets. Katie Monasmith, Policy and Modifications Administrator Medical Emergency It is a great feeling knowing that during a medical emergency community response is close by to respond. You are very much appreciated. Dee Shuster Concern and Appreciation Thank you, Bobbie, for your comments in the October Windsor Life. My husband and I walk WG daily. It is a mystery to me how we have not had pedestrian/car accidents with the way some of our residents drive. We have witnessed near-misses on more than one occasion and have literally told some drivers to slow down.
Every one of us who has made WG our home attends orientation where the speed limit is discussed. In addition, we can all read and see the speed limit signs. Unfortunately, not all of us believe they apply to us. What a shame! I would like to suggest that we investigate how we can get an electronic speed ticketing system at WG. Perhaps when people begin receiving speeding tickets, they will start to understand that our community is serious about the speed limit and the safety of our residents. We have been at WG for six years. During this time, we have enjoyed everything offered at WG, along with meeting very interesting and caring people. The staff is exceptional and care about our community. We thank them for their service to WG whenever we see them. I say this because it is important to remember what is being done for us at WG. Thank you for giving us an opportunity to express our concern and appreciation. Bert and Katy Langeberg Response to “Concern and Appreciation” We share your concern about drivers who speed through our community, ignoring speed limit signs and stop signs. As Windsor Gardens streets are the city’s responsibility, the possibility of an electronic speed ticketing system falls under the jurisdiction of the Denver Police Department. You and other concerned residents may contact 3-1-1 to ask about electronic speed ticketing at Windsor Gardens. Also, the 25 mph speed limit signs in our neighborhood have been taken down by the city to be replaced with new signage. The City and County of Denver is in the process of rolling out the “20 is Plenty” initiative for residential streets, decreasing the speed limit in residential areas from 25 mph to 20 mph to promote safety in neighborhoods. Cari Ervin, Community Life Manager Restaurant Rent and Utility Payments Reading the October Windsor Life, I was upset about the board suspending the rent and utility payments of the El Gran Jardin until March 2024. Wow, six months of free rent and utility payments. I feel this is wrong. When you have a business, you take the ups and down of the business, you find out what is wrong and why you LETTERS continued on page 5
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LETTERS continued from page 4 are not making money. If you can't make money, you close the business.
floor where the fire took place were knocked in and had to be replaced. Do not create a fire hazard by smoking in your unit!
How much money are we talking about losing until March 2024?! This should be posted for all the residents of Windsor Gardens. I know I want the amount posted!
Elizabeth Mulligan-Ross
If we can do this for the restaurant, why can't we do the same for residents who are behind or struggling with their HOA? You are willing to help the restaurant, so why not the residents? We, the residents, should be informed of the costs you approved. Bill Mahoney Response to “Restaurant Rent and Utility Payments” The decision to stop rent and utility payments for El Gran Jardin was made with the community’s best interest in mind, albeit a difficult business decision for board members. It is also important to note that this is a temporary decision not a permanent one. You are not alone in your opinion, but several owners have the opposing view and would like to see food and beverage services continue in Windsor Gardens. Restaurant operations are challenging for our location, and that has proven to be true from one operator to another. If a long-term decision is made to keep food and beverage services available in the community, it may mean ongoing financial support for the operator by way of waiving rent and utility payments. On an annual basis, this is roughly equivalent to $1 per unit per month. Obviously, there is much more to consider and discuss. HOA assessments are mandatory and are not like lease income that can be collected from renting the restaurant space to a third-party operator. Lease income is not mandatory. My article last month was intended to inform owners. If you wish to know more, I encourage you to participate in committee discussions scheduled for early 2024. Also, you can volunteer to be on the 2024 committees. Information on how to volunteer and join a committee can be found on page 8. Rebecca Zazueta, General Manager Smoking and Fire Hazards I would like to thank the Windsor Gardens Community Life Committee and staff for providing educational activities during Fire Safety Awareness Month in October. Section 5.13 of the current association declaration, states, “No activity shall be conducted on and no improvement shall be constructed on any Unit or property within the Community which is or might be unsafe or hazardous to any person or property.” Smoking in individual units is hazardous to the smoker and their neighbors. It is dangerous and very hazardous to smoke tobacco or marijuana in a unit where oxygen is in use. Do not take a chance of forgetting your oxygen is on when you light up. The U.S. Fire Administration cautions that medical oxygen can explode and make a fire burn hotter and faster.* There are many Windsor Gardens residents who use oxygen and do not smoke. It is not safe or healthy for them to be exposed to secondhand smoke in the common areas of the grounds, buildings, or individual units. Please be respectful of these folks if you light up. The current Windsor Gardens smoking policy permits smoking in units. A fatal fire in 2008 was caused by a cigarette when a resident who was smoking on their couch fell asleep. All the building residents had to be evacuated and all the doors on the
* www.usfa.fema.gov/prevention/home-fires/at-risk-audiences/ smoking/ and https://bit.ly/USFAOxygenFireSafety Ventilation and Secondhand Smoke The Windsor Gardens ventilation system allows secondhand smoke to negatively affect the health of all residents, and NO system prohibits smoke drifting from unit to unit. I request that the Windsor Gardens Policy Committee ask the board of directors to adopt a policy that follows the warning from The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRA) and the United States Surgeon General. In 2010 ASHRA stated there is no approach, “including current and advanced dilution ventilation or air cleaning technologies, that has been demonstrated or should be relied upon to control health risks from Environmental Tobacco Smoke exposure in spaces where smoking occurs.”* Similarly, the United States Surgeon General states, “Heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems distribute secondhand smoke throughout the building.”** According to current Windsor Gardens policy, in order to seek relief from secondhand smoke, a resident must prove the source of tobacco and/or marijuana smoke. Residents, therefore, face an unjust and excessive burden due to the existing policy that demands us to provide evidence of the source of the smoke. This policy is deemed impractical since it is impossible to determine the exact source of the smoke. Our existing ventilation system cannot alleviate the negative health issues of secondhand smoke. Residents who value their health, challenge the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors to amend the current policy and support a non-smoking policy in individual units according to the standards set by the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-conditioning and the U.S. Surgeon General. Our health depends on it. Rebecca Heckman, MBA * ASHRAE Position Document on Environmental Tobacco Smoke 11-12 (2010) (position reaffirmed by ASHRAE Technology Council in June 2013). https://bit.ly/ASHRAEPositionDocument ** The Health Consequences of Involuntary Exposure to Tobacco Smoke: A Report of the Surgeon General, 2006. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. www.ncbi. nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK44324/pdf/Bookshelf_NBK44324.pdf Response to "Ventilation and Secondhand Smoke" Finding the source of secondhand smoke is very challenging, and unfortunately, we can’t enforce the policy if we do not know where the smoke is coming from. This is why residents need to participate and provide written complaints. The association has a hard time determining where the smoke smell is coming from without witnesses. In some cases, we are able to determine where the smoke is coming from without resident involvement. And in these instances, we do proceed with covenant enforcement. Another issue we have is residents who are bothered by the smoke but won’t provide a written statement to address the issue as they do not want to deal with the conflict and instead choose to live with the secondhand smoke. Rebecca Zazueta, General Manager
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2023 Board Election Results Congratulations to Dean Deverick, Bobbie Mays, Gay Ann Ost and Michael Powl on their election to the 2024 WG Board of Directors. Bobbie Mays, Gay Ann Ost and Michael Powl will serve three-year terms. Dean Deverick will serve a one-year term. All terms will begin January 1, 2024. A total of 1,192 ballots were cast with 4768 votes. This represents 44.3% of the total association membership. 1085 ballots were cast electronically, 97 by telephone, and 10 by paper ballot. Special Thanks to the 2023 Board Election Committee Members and Election Voting Volunteers Our thanks to Mike Lopez, Carol Brooks, Donna Sanford, Beverly Williams, Cindy Scott, Kathy Young, Theresa “Tee” Williams,
Marilyn Tyler, Barbara Ellis, Shari Swickard and Barb Paulson for their help with the election.
Candidates
# of Votes
Ronald Baldwin Dean Deverick Mark Euler Bobbie Mays Gay Ann Ost Michael Powl
507 691 639 1245 828 858
TOTAL VOTES
4768
WG Board in Motion At their regular monthly meeting on October 25, 2023, the board approved the following: Community life committee motion to send a letter of support to the High Line Canal Conservancy. Employee relations committee motion to approve the employee benefits renewal package as presented and engage UNUM to administer the FAMLI plan, short-term disability, and a new long-term disability policy for employees. Finance committee motions: − Motion to transfer $360,970.83 to the capital reserve account. − Motion to transfer $201,902.75 to the tax reserve account. − Motion to transfer $196,957.00 to the capital reserve account. (This transfer represents the October insurance loan payment from the operating account.) Golf committee motion to support the proposed golf rates as presented. Policy committee motions: − Motion to approve the revisions to the unit doors subsection in the common elements decoration policy, which was revised to improve readability after receiving owner comments from its publication in the June 2023 Windsor Life.
− Motion to approve the water shut-off policy for publication in the Windsor Life for owner review with a final vote on the policy by the board at their November 17 meeting. Public relations committee motions: − Motion to approve the changes made to the letter submission specifications. − Electronic motion to not publish a letter submitted for the October 2023 Windsor Life. Motion to suspend the feasibility study for the sports court improvement, which included pickleball. Motion to extend the current CSC laundry services lease agreement for 12 months with no increase in vending price and with the inclusion of three months of 100% commission to the association. Motion to approve the Orten Cavanagh Holmes and Hunt LLC annual engagement agreement. Motion to approve the committee charters as amended. Motion to approve amendments to the association bylaws in Article 11, Committees, Section 11.03 Auditing Committee and Section 11.04 Finance Committee.
Revised Common Elements Decorations Policy The below section in the Common Elements Decoration Policy concerning unit doors was revised after receiving owner comments from its publication in the June 2023 Windsor Life.The purpose of the rewrite was to improve the readability. It does not change the intent of the section. The revised section was approved by the board of directors at their meeting on October 25, 2023. In the WG Common Elements Decorations Policy, under the "RESTRICTIONS" section, the following revised subsection was approved.
UNIT DOORS Rule for painting doors: All unit doors will be painted the color of the approved decorating scheme. Exemptions: Doors installed after the adoption of this rule will not be exempted from this rule. Doors installed prior to the adoption of this rule may, upon request, be considered for an exemption if it is a well-maintained solid wood or solid core door with an outer wood veneer. Doors with intricate embellishments or trim pieces, or existing trim around and above
the door frame may not qualify for an exemption regardless of the condition of the door or trim. Door decorations: Decorative items, religious symbols and cultural items may be placed on doors, PROVIDED that they are easily removable, seasonally appropriate and do not cause damage to the paint. Owners of decorations that clash significantly with existing hallway décor or are not properly maintained will be required to remove them. Door kick plates: Permitted. REVISED COMMON ELEMENTS DECORATIONS POLICY continued on page 7
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REVISED COMMON ELEMENTS DECORATION POLICY continued from page 6 Door accessories: New doorbells, including wireless smart doorbell cameras and door knockers, are permitted on unit doors, PROVIDED that they are easily removable to allow the door to be painted or retouched. NOTE: Prior to hallway remodeling by the Association, owners may place a work order to have original hardwired doorbells disconnected and the wall repaired prior to painting. Door embellishments and trim: New trim around or above door frames is not permitted. Existing trim will need to be
removed and the wall will need to be repaired at the owner’s expense when it is no longer in good condition. Appeals. Any request for an exemption from these rules that is not approved by the ARC may be appealed to the Board for final determination. If the Board does not approve the request, the owner must take immediate action to comply with the ruling and these regulations: offending doors must be painted the color of the approved decorating scheme and/or the offending decorations or trim must be removed.
Proposed Revised Water Shut-off in Buildings Policy The below rewrite to the Water Shut-off in Buildings Policy will be voted on by the board of directors at their meeting on Friday, November 17, 2023 (meeting 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 Wednesday, November 15, 2023.
WATER SHUT-OFF IN BUILDINGS 1. Residents need to submit a work order Monday through Friday between the hours of 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. to request a water shut-off to perform plumbing maintenance or repairs in their unit. Water shut-offs require a minimum of 24 hours advance notice and may not exceed a total of 2 hours. Scheduled non-emergent water shutoffs are NOT performed on the weekend. 2. The plumbing department will contact the resident at the scheduled time to coordinate the shutoff of the water within the building. 3. The Association does not repair or replace plumbing fixtures within the unit, as they are the personal property of the owner.
4. Residents should NOT attempt to make repairs to any plumbing fixture without ensuring the water has been turned off or before ensuring the shutoff valves/angle stops are operational. 5. In the event of an emergency during business hours, resident must contact the maintenance department at 303-364-7485, option #1. If there is an after-hours emergency, residents need to contact Community Response at 303-364-4924 and they will contact on-call maintenance. The on-call maintenance team will respond and take appropriate action. 6. Documentation of any emergency event will be provided to the administrative staff to determine fault and the potential charges for services rendered.
Approved Amendments to the Association Bylaws The WG Board of Directors approved amendments to the association bylaws, article 11, sections 11.03 and 11.04, concerning the auditing and finance committees, at their meeting on October 25, 2023. The approved rewritten sections are below.
AMENDED AND RESTATED BYLAWS OF WINDSOR GARDENS ASSOCIATION Article 11. Committees Section 11.03 Auditing Committee. The duties of this committee are to (a) audit significant expenditures on a monthly basis; (b) observe, on a test basis, staff conducting periodic physical counts of inventories and/or depreciable assets (c) recommend to the Board, the selection, retention or termination of an external auditor; (d) review the annual audit report and findings of the external auditor, including communications of reportable conditions, material weaknesses in internal control and similar matters; and (e) perform such other audit procedures and functions as the Board deems necessary. Monthly duties include: y Review all checks issued each month to confirm check stub amount matches the invoice(s) and purchase order if one was required. y The Chairman of the committee verifies the check register against the checks to confirm that all checks are accounted for.
y Count and confirm the reconciliation of the cash box. This committee is comprised of two board members and at least three committee members. The committee meets monthly. Section 11.04 Finance Committee. The duties of this committee are: (a) oversee the professionally managed capital reserve account by participating in periodic reviews and reports on the status of the investment portfolio and compliance with the Investment Policy; (b) provide recommendations to the Board to retain, engage, or terminate the financial advisor; (c) work with staff and the financial advisor to determine when funds are available to invest into the capital reserve account and provide recommendations to the board; (d) participate in periodic reviews of operating, capital reserve, and tax reserve accounts and budget versus actual results; (e) participate in the annual audit review with the audit committee and CPA; and (f) review the draft budget prepared by staff and provide recommendation to the Board for final approval. This committee consists of two Board members, one of whom is the Board Treasurer, and at least five committee members. This committee meets monthly.
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Are You Interested in Serving on a WG Committee? Windsor Gardens has many active committees for those who want to become more involved in the work of the association. Residents are invited to attend a committee interest meeting on Wednesday, November 8, at 1 p.m. in CenterPoint. Board members will be present to explain the duties and functions of the committees that they chair. Everyone is welcome. Residents are encouraged to submit a committee interest form expressing their interest in serving on one or more committees. These forms will be available at the committee interest meeting and at the various committee meetings in November. There are also hard copies available in the administration office. Completed committee interest forms are due in the administration office by December 1, 2023 at 4:30 p.m.. The board president will review the forms and make committee assignments subject to the approval of the board. Residents will be appointed to committees based on their interests, expertise and experience and on the needs of the committees. The term of service for a committee is one year, beginning January 1, 2024, and ending December 31, 2024, with a general commitment of one to three hours per month. Residents will be appointed to committees based on their interests, expertise and experience and on the needs of the committees. Below is a list of committee descriptions.
COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS Appeals Committee The appeals committee hears owner appeals regarding covenant enforcement matters that have gone through the hearing process with association staff and the owner disagrees with the determination. The appeals committee will follow the appeals process set forth in the WG Covenant and Rule Enforcement Procedures Policy to issue a final determination on the covenant enforcement matters appealed by owners. This committee is an ad hoc committee of the policy committee and only meets on an as needed basis. In some years, no meetings will be needed. The committee will be comprised of two board members and up to three policy committee members.
Architectural Review Committee The purpose of the architectural review committee (ARC) is to assist the board of directors and the Windsor Gardens staff in making aesthetic, architectural and design decisions that will benefit the community as a whole, increase curb appeal, keep the community and common areas attractive for the enjoyment and use of all owners and to protect property values. Currently, the committee meets to review and discuss common elements decorations policy requests and inspection details. Upon request of the board of directors or general manager, the ARC will review specific issues or projects that are proposed for the community. If the ARC wishes to review a specific issue or project that has not been requested by the board or general manager, it must first be approved by the board of directors. Once a recommendation from the ARC has been approved by the board of directors, the ARC will work with other committees, as needed, in order to implement the decision that has been made. In some cases, it will be necessary for the policy committee to establish written guidelines or policy after the board has approved recommendations from the committee. In this case, the ARC will provide the necessary input and basic concepts for the policy committee to establish these guidelines or policy for the board to approve. The committee will be comprised of two board members
and up to five committee members. This committee meets every other month.
Auditing Committee The duties of this committee are to (a) audit significant expenditures on a monthly basis; (b) observe, on a test basis, staff conducting periodic physical counts of inventories and/or depreciable assets; (c) recommend to the board, the selection, retention or termination of an external auditor; (d) review the annual audit report and findings of the external auditor, including communications of reportable conditions, material weaknesses in internal control and similar matters; and (e) perform such other audit procedures and functions as the board deems necessary. Monthly duties include: • Review of all checks issued each month to confirm the check stub amount matches the invoice(s) and purchase order if one was required. • The chairperson of the committee verifies the check register against the checks to confirm that all checks are accounted for. • Counting and confirming the reconciliation of the cash box. This committee is comprised of two board members and at least three committee members. This committee meets monthly.
Board Election Committee This committee works on the annual board election by establishing a calendar of events, meeting with prospective candidates, and overseeing and facilitating candidate forum events. The committee also assists with establishing election procedures and obtaining volunteers to count ballots. This committee meets as needed from May to October every year and is comprised of two board members and three committee members.
Community Life Committee This committee works with the community life manager, chief of community response, activities director, golf manager, and restaurant operator to focus on items pertaining to the community center, amenities, safety and overall community engagement at Windsor Gardens. Their vision is to be a leading example for active adult living communities by their innovative programming and community engagement endeavors which uphold the dignity of Windsor Gardens' older adult population. They will do this by reviewing activities programming, community response statistics, golf course operations and food service in the community, while fielding complaints, discussing solutions and making suggestions to the board of directors and staff. This committee is comprised of two board members and up to seven committee members. Meetings are held monthly.
Employee Relations and Safety Committee The Employee Relations and Employee Safety Committee has a dual role. The purpose of the employee relations side of the committee is to review and discuss employee benefits prior to renewal. For its employee safety role, the committee meets quarterly as a requirement of the current safety program. The committee discusses topics related to the workers compensation insurance policy, employee-related injuries and recent safety training. One staff member from each of the following departments participates on the employee safety committee: community response, grounds and maintenance. This committee meets quarterly and is comprised of two board members and at least three committee members.
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COMMITTEE INTEREST continued from page 8 Finance Committee The duties of this committee are: (a) oversee the professionally managed capital reserve account by participating in periodic reviews and reports on the status of the investment portfolio and compliance with the investment policy; (b) provide recommendations to the board to retain, engage, or terminate the financial advisor; (c) work with staff and the financial advisor to determine when funds are available to invest into the capital reserve account and provide recommendations to the board; (d) participate in periodic reviews of operating, capital reserve and tax reserve accounts and budget versus actual results; (e) participate in the annual audit review with the audit committee and CPA; and (f) review the draft budget prepared by staff and provide recommendation to the board for final approval. This committee consists of two board members, one of whom is the board treasurer, and at least five committee members. This committee meets monthly.
Governing Documents Ad Hoc Committee If the board pursues amending the association declaration, bylaws, or articles of incorporation, an ad hoc committee may be formed to work with staff on revising the documents. The committee will be comprised of two board members and up to three policy committee members.
Insurance The purpose of the insurance committee is to review the annual insurance renewal, discuss insurance coverage and provide recommendations to the board for final approval. Mid-year, the committee will meet to discuss claims history and recommendations for avoiding insurance claims. Additionally, this committee may collaborate on ideas for community education and initiatives. The committee will be comprised of two board members and up to five committee members. This committee meets twice per year.
Long Range Planning and Innovation The Long Range Planning and Innovation Committee is required pursuant to the association bylaws with two members of the board included in the membership. The purpose of the committee is to assist the board of directors and the staff in planning and evaluating major maintenance, repair and replacement projects, and to explore technological advancements and innovation (modernization) of infrastructure when appropriate. During the committee year, discussions will occur regarding the reserve study, due diligence for upcoming or proposed projects, as well as annual and long-term capital reserve funding requirements. Through those activities, the committee will ultimately provide recommendations to the board of directors each year to prioritize and allocate capital reserve funds towards specific projects and access the feasibility of new technology projects. On an annual basis the committee will review the projects that are scheduled to occur in the next one to five years. Every three and five years the schedule for years six to twenty will also be reviewed and evaluated. The current reserve study schedule will be used as a guide for upcoming projects. Staff will assist the committee with determining if changes need to be made to the timeline for each project. Existing components in the association, which are
not included within the current reserve study, may be added to the association’s project schedule, as recommended by staff. If the committee wishes to add a project that is not within the current schedule and has not been recommended by staff, it must first be approved by the board of directors. Once the schedule has been reviewed for the committee year, staff will work on any due diligence and planning that may be needed for upcoming projects. This may include engaging an architect, engineer, interior designer or other professional. It may also include obtaining bids and proposals to complete the work. On a quarterly basis, staff will provide progress on projects that are underway for the current fiscal year, as well as any due diligence updates for upcoming projects. At the end of each committee year, a recommended schedule of projects for the next one to five years will be submitted to the board for review. The schedule will be prioritized by necessity and will also include an estimated cost and reserve allocation. The committee will be comprised of two board members and up to five committee members. Typically, this committee will meet monthly but occasionally will skip a month if there is no business to discuss.
Policy Committee This committee works with staff to develop new policies as well as revise existing policies on an as needed basis, and then provides recommendations to the board. The committee will be comprised of two board members and up to five committee members. This committee will meet every other month, or more frequently, if needed.
Public Relations Committee This committee works with staff to plan articles and topics of interest for the monthly publication of Windsor Life, the official newspaper of the Windsor Gardens Association. This committee also develops public relations and marketing activities to further the interests of Windsor Gardens in the outside community. Membership includes two members of the board and up to five committee members. This committee meets monthly.
Revenue Exploration Ad Hoc Committee If there are grants, state or federal funding, other means of donations, or charitable giving to fund infrastructure needs and other desires of the community, an ad hoc committee may be formed to investigate and pursue these opportunities. The ad hoc committee will be comprised of two board members and up to three long range planning and innovation committee members. The community life manager will support this ad hoc committee.
Underground Garage Ad Hoc Committee In 2015, the board of directors organized an underground garage committee to foster communication and involvement in a multi-year repair project affecting nine buildings with underground parking stalls and roof top gardens located above the three underground garages. The participants of this committee were asked to serve for the duration of the project, which is expected to be several years. As a result, appointments to this committee do not occur annually and will only be made on a case-by-case basis.
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From the General Manager Rebecca Zazueta
FIRE DRILL REPORT A fire drill was held on October 5, 2023, at 675 South Alton Way (building 38) with the assistance of the Denver Fire Department (DFD). The purpose of this four-story building evacuation drill was to bring awareness to residents on what to expect if there is a fire in the building and they are told to leave their units quickly. As part of the fire drill, our staff ran through some basic training, including: • Community Response notified other departments that there was an active fire in the community. The department also practiced arriving at the building, determining where the fire was located, and taking initial steps to begin the evacuation process before the fire department arrived.
to evacuate. After the fact, residents questioned how the smoke detectors work and why the upper floor alarms did not go off. Here is the answer: The smoke alarms in the building go off when they detect smoke. This means that if there is a fire in the B-floor laundry room, the smoke would need to reach the nearest smoke detector to activate it. From there, additional smoke detectors will go off if the smoke continues to travel. If the smoke is contained in a unit or a specific floor, smoke detectors may not be impacted on other floors. In some cases, the fire department may decide that it is not necessary to evacuate the entire building. In other cases, they may evacuate the whole building, and to do so they may manually activate all hallway smoke detectors in the building and knock loudly on unit doors to tell residents to leave their units.
• The maintenance department practiced receiving the notification and alerting the facilities maintenance manager. When the facilities maintenance manager arrived on scene, Another note regarding he coordinated with the smoke detectors: The DFD lieutenant regarding / In case of FIRE, call 9-1-1 and Community Response at building smoke detectors the evacuation and then - 303-364-4924. If you hear the fire alarm, grab your keys and fire panel do not notify inspected the emergency the fire department of a fire. equipment in the building --•and evacuate your unit. Stay calm. Exit quickly and safely. The smoke detectors are to confirm it was working intended to notify residents in properly. Close your unlocked unit door behind you, the building, who then need • The administrative office • to call 911 and Community and all doors you go through . practiced receiving the Response to report a possible Closed doors help prevent fire from spreading. notification from Community or active fire. Response and notifying the Building 38 has a general manager by phone Proceed to the Nearest EXIT. Do NOT use the predetermined meet-up and text. Staff members Elevator in the event of a fire emergency. location in their front yard practiced preparing the away from the building. This building directory needed Need Assistance?/ SHELTER IN PLACE was helpful in the evacuation to verify occupancy in process as everyone knew the building, and Pilera If possible, make your way to the closest stairway and wait for where to go. Remembering notifications were sent emergency personnel. Do not attempt the stairs if you cannot do to get away from the building to the building and the so safely. to an area of safety is very community. A staff member If fire is blocking your exit, or you are unable to leave your unit, important. In a prior real-life delivered the building SHELTER IN PLACE. Close all doors between you and the fire. evacuation, residents stayed directory to the general Retreat to your lanai. Call 9-1-1 and get the attention of close to the stairwells and manager at the building, even came back inside to see and several staff members emergency personnel outside so they know you need help. Open what was happening. Always were on standby to assist. your window and yell, blow a whistle or wave a flag to signal that wait for directions from DFD you need help. The building representative or staff before going back and building residents were into the building. And give the well-prepared and educated Get out and away from the building. DFD plenty of space to get on how to evacuate their Locate WG staff with a safety vest to check-in. their work done. Remember building because they they need to run hoses, and have discussed emergency the hoses take up a lot of space in the stairwells and halls. preparedness in their building meetings previously. This building’s As the residents exited the building, I asked the following questions prior knowledge of evacuation proved to be extremely helpful. as part of the roll call: Residents were calm, prepared, interested in participating, and ready to practice. 1. What is your name and unit?
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The fire drill scenario was a laundry room fire on the B floor and the smoke detectors were triggered there for the drill. The alarms went off and could be heard clearly from the first-floor elevator lobby. Residents began exiting the building quickly after the alarms went off. On the C and D floors, the alarm could not be heard as well. The residents on those floors primarily responded once emergency personnel knocked on their doors and told them
2. Does anyone else live with you, and if so, where are they? 3. Do you have any pets? Are they in the unit or with you? 4. Do you need medications, oxygen or mobility devices from your unit?
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From the General Manager continued FIRE DRILL REPORT continued from page 10 Some data from the roll call: A Floor – 9 of 12 units checked in. Two residents were at work, and one unit was vacant. One resident was sheltering in place due to mobility issues. Four pets were left in units and three residents would have needed DFD to assist with getting their medications from the unit. B Floor – 5 of the 12 units checked in. One resident sheltered in place due to mobility issues and oxygen use. One resident was at work. Three residents were not home. One was in the bathtub and did not hear the evacuation notification, and one unit was empty. There was one pet left in a unit. C Floor – 6 of 12 units checked in. One resident was at work, and four residents were not home. One resident sheltered in place. In one case, a resident who did not hear the smoke alarms or the knocks on their door was assisted by a neighbor and successfully exited the building. Three residents would have needed DFD to assist with getting their medications from their unit, and one would have needed their walker from the unit. D Floor – 3 of the 12 units checked in. One resident sheltered in place due to mobility issues and oxygen use. Three units were vacant, one resident chose not to participate, and four were not home. Two residents would have needed DFD to assist with getting their medications from their unit, and one pet was left in a unit. Overall totals: Twenty-three units were evacuated, four residents sheltered in place, nineteen units were not occupied at the time of the fire drill, one resident chose not to participate and stayed in their unit, and one resident was in the bathtub and did not hear the smoke alarms or knocks on their door. The questions asked during roll call were based upon prior experience in 2019 with a two-story building evacuation during an active fire on the first floor. In this scenario, the fire department cleared every unit and helped all humans out of the building. A resident who could not come down the stairs alone was assisted and brought to the gathering place in the side yard and placed in a chair that maintenance brought to the site. Once the fire was under better control, the firefighters started to ask residents about pets in the building, mobility devices and oxygen, keys, shoes, purses and medications. I recall that one resident left his unit without his glasses. Another takeaway from that 2019 fire experience: The smoke spread in this building because residents left unit doors open during evacuation. And in the case of doors that were shut properly, they
were locked too. So, when the fire department came through the first floor where the fire was located, all locked doors were broken open so they could clear the units and ensure that there were no occupants left behind. This is very important to remember: shut but do not lock your unit door when you evacuate. After the October 5 fire drill, we debriefed with the lieutenant in charge. I asked about the protocol for sheltering in place. She said that DFD does not encourage sheltering in place and prefers residents try to exit their units and building whenever possible. Here are a few more notes from our conversation: •
If residents cannot do stairs without assistance, they are encouraged to get to the nearest stairwell and call 911 to notify the dispatcher of their location and need for assistance.
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Go to the closest stairwell. The best stairwell for residents in four-story buildings is the center stairwell because DFD personnel are unlikely to use this stairwell for their operations. But depending on the location of the fire, the closet side stairwell may be best. Typically, the fire department will set up in the parking lot closest to the building and use the nearest stairwell for their operations.
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If a resident cannot leave their unit due to mobility issues or the fire is in the path of the exit, close all doors between you and the fire, cover gaps between the floor and the door with towels or blankets, go to your lanai and shut the lanai door behind you. Then, use your flashlight on your cell phone, activate life alert if you have it, open your lanai window to yell for help and wave a towel or pillowcase in the air so emergency personnel can see and hear you.
Overall, the building 38 fire drill was successful and provided useful information that we can use for future training and real scenarios of evacuation and fire events. It is vital for all residents to be educated and prepared for an evacuation, including what they need ready by their door to get out quickly. There will be future opportunities for fire drills, and we encourage residents to review the evacuation information located in every hallway near fire extinguishers. Also, a fire safety presentation hosted by Captain Padilla from the fire station was held on October 25. Residents who were in attendance were given an opportunity to practice using a fire extinguisher. This presentation is available for review on our Facebook page, and I strongly encourage everyone to watch it. One takeaway we will be working on is a decal for unit doors to alert emergency personnel of oxygen use, pets and mobility challenges. Stay tuned.
MAINTENANCE & GROUNDS UPDATES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Technology Project: The independent consultant is under contract to assist the association with the private cellular network. The project manager contract is nearly complete. Discussions with all parties are scheduled to occur in November. Roof Replacement Project: Roof and gutters completed at buildings 6, 53, 3, 8, 17, 18 and 21. The roof replacement is complete at building 34 with the gutters pending. The roof replacement for building 42 is in progress now. New gutters and downspouts were installed for the townhomes. This project is 85% complete.
Boiler Replacement Project: Buildings 64, 61, 58, 12, 46 and 10 are complete. We dug a trench and installed a new gas line behind building 80 to service the boilers that will be in underground garage 26. Underground Garages Project: The four post tension repairs are underway at building 80. We are excavating the second of the four now. There are at least two more post tension failures near building 58 on phase 5. The excavation and waterproofing on buildings 58 and 60 is moving along well. MAINTENANCE & GROUNDS UPDATES continued on page 12
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MAINTENANCE & GROUNDS UPDATES continued from page 11 Installed new landscape in about half of the areas where waterproofing took place above underground garages 25 and 26 (mainly in front of the units). Mulched and installed flagstone to the lanai entrances. Dug up the gas line between buildings 66 and 68. A stump was ground out at building 60. Major Plumbing Repairs: There was a main water supply line failure in front of building 26 in October, just outside of the main entrance.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE PROJECTS The annual screen removal and replacement for window washing is complete. The indirect heat exchanger for the domestic hot water system sprung a leak at townhouse 76. We are waiting for the new device to arrive. In the meantime, the row of townhomes is on a temporary hot water system. There were main sewer line backups in the townhomes and building 6. The large-item pick up was completed after being delayed by one day. There were hot water underfloor leaks in hallways of buildings 8 and 43. There was a kitchen stack underfloor leak in building 1. The pipe services eight units including the guest unit. A beehive was removed from building 23. Our annual fire extinguisher inspection and replacement is complete. The ventilation fan for the kiln room was repaired.
PAINT DEPARTMENT PROJECTS Hallway painting project: Building 12 is complete. Building 1 is in progress. Work on building 2 has started. Building 56 is next and buildings 42 and 36 are on the schedule. Outdoor painting projects: Work at buildings 43 and 27 are complete. Building 38 is complete, except for the D floor. The fence at building 51 has been waterproofed.
HALLWAY REDECORATING CARPET REPLACEMENT Carpet installation is complete in building 17 and is in progress in building 10. Buildings 9, 6, 8 and 4 have been added to the schedule.
GROUNDS PROJECTS Projects in progress: Flower removal, turn and edge the beds. Leaf mulching and crabapple maintenance. Winterize irrigation systems and aerate community turf areas at the same time. Fertilize golf course and community turf areas. Install mulch and flagstone. Clean up dumps. Tree work, removals of approximately 10 trees and stump grinding. Seeding. Sheering evergreens and Cotoneaster hedges. Installing sod in some places if the weather allows. Preparing for snow.
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From Dana Cusack, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
HARDSCAPES We have been placing flagstones around the complex, and I have noticed some confusion about their purpose. We have installed them in high-traffic areas where we have had trouble growing grass, drainage areas, spots taken over by weeds, and other unsightly areas. In the summer, we can save some water in those areas. The flagstones also aid in our snow removal efforts as they give our tractors more room to navigate along the smaller sidewalks. The stones have also been installed along Center Avenue off Dayton Street because the Pine Creek residents park their vehicles in the gutters, making it extremely difficult to plow the snow from our
sidewalk without causing damage to the turf or one of the cars parked there. The flagstones are an aesthetic improvement to some of the troublesome spots around the property. They will not be treated like a sidewalk, and no snow removal or ice management will take place on them. This is also true for the new pathways we have installed with crusher fines. There is no snow removal or ice management on them either. We have many reasons for using more hardscapes and rocks. But for me, the biggest reason is, “Rocks Don’t Die.”
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Snow Removal at WG From Dana Cusack, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, and Rebecca Zazueta, General Manager At Windsor Gardens, we take snow removal very seriously. We make every effort to remove the snow and ice before somebody slips and well ahead of the city's 24-hour grace period for clearing our sidewalks. We clear 13 miles of sidewalks in two hours or so, make walking paths through breezeways and along garage doors, and plow 25 parking lots. Every year and every snowstorm is different. Please be patient with the snow removal crew.
Why does Windsor Gardens plow the snow to the center of the streets? One big obstacle we face concerns the sidewalks adjacent to the city street – we call that sidewalk the “loop walk”. In the past, the city plow trucks came into Windsor Gardens and pushed the snow to the curb. This caused many problems, including preventing emergency responder access to many of our building entrances, not to mention anyone trying to exit an RTD bus. The plowed snow blocked the entrances to our parking lot ramps, cars parked in the street were trapped, and in some of our larger storms, the big trucks pushed snow over the loop walk, making things very difficult for our smaller tractors to move the heavy piles. Lastly, with snow and cars in the gutters, we faced drainage concerns. We only have three street drains for the entire property, so it is vital we keep the gutters open to prevent backups that can make the loop walk hazardous. It has been many years now since Windsor Gardens met with the city, stating our case that Windsor Gardens is a unique community requiring a snowplowing method that provides access for emergency vehicles. Since then, the WG grounds crew has plowed the snow into piles in the middle of the street. This method addresses the issues raised above. Years ago, Denver suffered a severe snowstorm, and during this event, an ambulance driver asked me at the WG entrance if our streets were open, and I told him, “Yes, they are.” He looked at me and said, “You are the only place in the city.” The snow pile in the middle of the streets typically melts in a couple of days, but sometimes when it stays cold, or we get back-to-back storms, the pile remains deep. When this happens, the snow removal crew will cut holes into the pile to allow entrance to the parking lots from either side of the street. If we still need to make these openings in the snow pile, remember to turn right when you exit the parking lot and go to the next intersection. Please, do not try to drive over the pile.
Please move your cars off the streets during snowstorms. The WG loop is a Denver snow route. During snowstorms, please park your vehicles in open spots in our parking lots – not on the street. This will allow us to remove the snow from streets and sidewalks before it turns into ice. It also allows enough space for plows to clear the sidewalks without risking damage to your car.
Watch out for ice buildup from daily thaw. Our snow removal program has a reputation as one of the finest in the city. Still, we want to remind our residents that the conditions of our sidewalks, stairs and parking lots constantly change during
snow events and in the days that follow. Colorado is known for warmer temperatures during the day, followed by freezing temperatures at night. Ice buildup caused by the daily thaw on sidewalks, stairs and parking lots is a concern we deal with throughout the winter. Ice will likely develop on walking surfaces despite the association’s snow-removal efforts. Although we put sand on the ice, caution is still important while walking on any of these surfaces. It's possible our snow crews may not make it to your parking lot, stairs, or sidewalk before you leave or come home. In these instances, please use extra caution. During this upcoming snow season, you may receive Pilera messages about our snow removal operations or severe weather conditions. If you have questions about snow removal, please contact us.
Report icy conditions. Our snow removal crew regularly inspects for icy conditions, but you are also encouraged to report problem areas. During regular business hours, please contact the office at 303-364-7485. After regular business hours, please call community response at 303364-4924.
Pedestrians and pets are always restricted from the golf course. Regardless of weather conditions, the golf course and golf cart trails are always restricted from pedestrians and pets. This rule is due to the year-round operation of the golf course, maintenance requirements and safety concerns.
There is no snow removal or ice management on soft surface walking paths made with crusher fines and flagstone areas. Recently, we have added a few soft surface walking paths made with crusher fines, as well as flagstone areas throughout the community. It is important to note that these areas are not included in our snow removal operations and should be avoided during weather events and when they are wet, icy or snow-covered. Instead, use the sidewalks that are cleared by the snow removal crews.
There is no snow removal or ice management in Windsor West: use it at your own risk. The WG open space policy specifies that residents use Windsor West at their own risk. Inherent risks exist in this natural area, including seasonal snow and ice. Below is a portion of the policy. A copy of the complete policy is available on the association’s website under the Resource Center tab and policies file.
Pedestrians who use Windsor West do so at their own risk and are advised of the following inherent risks that exist in this nature area: • The walking surface is uneven, unstable, and steep in certain areas. The walking surface will also be impacted by weather. Mud, standing water, snow, and icy conditions will exist throughout the year. Windsor Gardens does not perform snow removal and ice management in the Windsor West area. • There is no lighting, and the area will be very dark early in the morning and late at night. SNOW REMOVAL AT WG continued on page15
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SNOW REMOVAL AT WG continued from page 14 • The nature area is not fully visible from the street or neighboring buildings. It may be difficult for someone to see you should you require emergency assistance. • Windsor West is a wildlife habitat. Snakes, coyotes, raccoons, birds, mosquitoes, insects, and other animals may be present. Pedestrians are encouraged to take the following safety precautions:
• Do not enter Windsor West when unsafe conditions exist, especially when ice and snow are present. • When possible, walk with a partner and not alone. • Always carry a cell phone and flashlight with you. The association reserves the right to close access to Windsor West or establish hours of access at any time, with or without notice, as a result of a safety concern.
Let's Prevent Slips and Falls The number and severity of slip and fall claims we have experienced have led to increased association insurance premiums. As a resident, you can proactively stay safe during snowstorms and help the association prevent slips and falls by following these simple steps: Be flexible and willing to change your schedule and routine. Watch the weather forecast and be aware of upcoming conditions. When possible, schedule your outings and appointments around bad weather days. Remember, a serious slip and fall can be life changing. No one ever plans to fall, and most often, the fall could have been avoided. Don’t go out if you don’t have to. If you have a dog to walk, always evaluate the conditions before heading outside. Wear good shoes, take a cell phone, walk slowly and take a flashlight in the dark. Consider the best path to take – it might not be the same path you typically take. Ask a neighbor if you need help.
If you usually use the exterior staircase to come and go, you may want to consider changing your routine on a snow day and use the interior staircase or elevator instead. Take a moment to evaluate and map out your route. Be mindful of where you are walking and assess if it is safe. Do not walk on a surface that looks like it might be slick. When you go outside after a snowstorm, use the sidewalks that have been cleared. Avoid walking through the grass area. While it may be the shorter path, it is not the safest. Keep in mind that north-facing walks or walks in shaded areas tend to freeze up during the melting cycle after snowstorms – especially at night and in the early mornings. If an alternative path is in the sun and it is dry, take the safer route – even if it is a few extra steps. Call community response to request assistance.
Winterizing Your Wall Air Conditioning Unit We asked Tom Grace, an air conditioning sales and service provider who has installed many air conditioners at WG, to give us the scoop on how to winterize your a/c wall units. Here are his suggestions: • On older, original model wall air conditioners with an "air exchanger" knob, make sure the knob is always turned to the closed setting. The newer style a/c units do not have the open/ closed knob and are always closed. • Also check for air leaks around the perimeter of the a/c units. Sometimes over the years the factory-installed insulation dries out and falls away from the a/c unit allowing cold air to seep
into the room. Look for daylight around the unit and either insert insulation or tape the edges to prevent air leaks. DO NOT push so much insulation around the edges that the insulating/sealing gasket is pushed into the a/c wall sleeve (metal box). There is a rubber gasket on every wall sleeve to help seal from exterior weather conditions. • Residents on the ground floor level or with a/c units exhausting onto the lanai can wrap the back of the a/c unit with a large trash bag and bungee cords or duct tape, which can be removed and thrown out next spring. Most universal a/c covers found at various hardware stores don't really fit well but can help keep winter winds from coming through the a/c unit. • Some residents have made their own interior a/c covers but Tom knows of no commercial interior covers that fit the wall units.
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Safety and Security at WG STEERING WHEEL CLUBS Start Using Your Steering Wheel Club This year, the Denver Police Department handed out over 400 steering wheel clubs at Windsor Gardens. Now it’s your job to use them! Steering wheel clubs are a visual deterrent for vehicle theft crimes. We encourage you to try using it for ONE week. You’ll be surprised how quick and easy it is to build this new, safe habit. One thing we know for sure is that it won’t do any good at protecting your vehicle if it’s living in the trunk.
EMERGENCY MEDICAL FORMS & PINK ENVELOPES Residents should keep their emergency medical information sheet current and stored in the supplied pink envelope in or on their refrigerator. This allows Community Response or 911 personnel to quickly access information they need to know in an emergency, such as medications, medical history, power of attorney, DNRs, etc. We encourage each resident to update this form annually or when this important information changes for you throughout the year. Inserted in this November issue of Windsor Life, you will find a pink envelope and emergency medical information sheet enclosed. PLEASE COMPLETE THIS FORM AND HANG IT ON YOUR
REFRIGERATOR. Mark the label with the date of completion so that you can see once it “expires.” This form should be reviewed and updated on an annual basis. Another document that should be on file with Community Response and updated annually is your emergency data sheet indicating consent for entering your unit in the case of an emergency or health and welfare check. The association also strongly encourages residents to keep a building key and unit key on file with Community Response in case of an emergency. These matters of business can be completed at the Community Response office any time, seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
NEW SPEED LIMIT IN WINDSOR GARDENS – 20 MPH The City and County of Denver is in the process of rolling out the “20 is Plenty” initiative for residential streets. In September 2022, Denver City Council passed a measure that decreased the speed limit in residential areas from 25 mph to 20 mph to promote safety in neighborhoods. The 25 mph speed limit signs in our neighborhood have temporarily been taken down by the city to be replaced with new signage. Drive slow, drive safe, and watch for one another!
Community Response Activities, October 1 through October 27, 2023 CALLS RECEIVED
848
ROUTINE ACTIVITIES Escorts Keys Lockouts Parking Complaints Pet Complaints Security/Vacation Checks
1 152 16 4 5 70
EMERGENCIES Emergency Medical Assists Health and Welfare Check Smoke Investigation
39 19 10
POLICE ACTIVITIES Alarms Alleged Burglary/Thefts Attempted Burglary/Thefts
16 0 1
POLICE ACTIVITIES continued Criminal Mischief/Vandalism Noise Complaints Police Assist Suspicious Person Theft from Vehicle Theft of Vehicle Warning Tickets
28 19 5 11 5 0 11
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The Cop Shop at WG The Cop Shop is operated by volunteers who work with the Denver Police Department to assist with citizen complaints, accident reports and other activities that would normally require a trip to the district station. Cop Shop Hours at WG: Leetsdale Cop Shop will be in CenterPoint from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, November 6, Friday, November 10, and Monday, November 20. We will be fundraising to support our outreach by raffling off a $100 grocery gift card. You can purchase tickets at our table in CenterPoint or our WG Craft Fair table on November 17 and 18. We'll also have holiday ornaments and decorations for sale. Winter Gear Drive: Don’t forget that our 4th annual new or gently used hat, glove, scarf, socks drive for the co-responders' program
runs December 1 through 31. There will be a collection box in CenterPoint. Remember, if you won't wear it, we likely can't use it.
DEAR COP SHOP: SCAMMERS Dear Cop Shop: I don’t know anyone who has lost money to a scammer. Is it really as big a problem as everyone says? Skeptical Dear Skeptical: Numbers can be pretty reliable so let us give you a few and then you can decide if scammers are making out like bandits. According to the Federal Trade Commission, in 2021, consumers reported losing more than 5.8 BILLION to scams and fraud…that’s an increase of more than 70% from the previous year. 2.3 billion of this was due to imposter scams, with online shopping scams coming in second, followed by prizes-sweepstakes, internet services and business/job scams. To put things into perspective, the Denver
city budget was around 1.6 billion for 2023. In 2021, 2.8 million consumers reported being victimized. Still, many people are too ashamed to report that they fell for or were intimidated into parting with their money, so the losses are likely even higher and growing every year. So, yes, it’s a big problem, and the United States and senior citizens are prime targets. As long as people react through fear or lack of understanding and knowledge instead of thinking things through, the financial losses will grow. Please take the problem seriously. Tell your friends. Don’t give out personal information on the phone or computer, don’t, for goodness sake, buy gift cards or transfer money into crypto. No legitimate entity will ask you to do that. 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.
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Outdoor Holiday Decorating and the 2023 Holiday Lights Contest
It’s that time of year again! Get ready for our longstanding community tradition of exterior holiday decorating and the annual holiday lights contest. Holiday Lights Contest Sign-up
effort must be made to remove holiday decorations from the property promptly after January 31 and no later than February 28.
Any electric decorations, including electrical cords and extension cords, should carry the Underwriters Laboratories seal of approval. All outdoor lights should be rated for outdoor use. Please be mindful of cords while grounds crews are completing fall clean-up. Prior to the Monday before Thanksgiving weekend, do not leave electrical cords extended across lawn areas and never place them across a walkway.
All holiday decorations must have a five-foot setback from the sidewalk.
Care must be taken not to overload electrical circuits. Any questions about the building’s circuitry should be addressed to the association maintenance personnel.
Residents shall not climb on the building or the building canopies or place themselves in dangerous situations in common areas.
Building reps, if your building plans to decorate or participate in the holiday lighting contest, please go to the following link to complete a Google form sign-up by Friday, November 24: https://shorturl.at/hjpB9 Judging is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, December 6, and the winners will be announced on Wednesday, December 13, at the start of our annual Celebration of Lights event. Holiday Lights Map and “I SPY” We are creating another holiday lights map for residents and spectators, which will indicate which buildings are competing in the contest and any “I SPY” items to search for. Please indicate in your Google form submission what “I SPY” item is in your building’s display. Some examples are a red star, a snowman wearing a straw hat, three mice wearing Santa hats, etc. Any element in your display can qualify – whether it’s obvious or more difficult to find. The holiday lights map will be available beginning December 1 at the Activities Desk and fitness center lobby and on the Windsor Gardens website and Facebook page. December’s Windsor Life newspaper will include an opportunity to vote for the community favorite category in the contest. Exterior Holiday Decorating Regulations
Holiday decorations or displays can be placed on the property any time after the first Saturday in November. Please refrain from decorating the flower beds until the flowers have been pulled for the season.
Holiday lights may be turned on the Monday before the Thanksgiving weekend through January 31. Every
Diversity and Inclusion Statement regarding Holiday Decorating Intolerance and misunderstandings can arise during the winter holiday season because of the numerous religious and cultural traditions that are important to people. While it is a time of celebration, it is also a time to be mindful and respectful of the rich and diverse cultures and beliefs that are present within our community. It is the association’s desire to respect and celebrate diversity and inclusion during the holiday season. The association encourages neighbors to strengthen connections with one another by learning about the different traditions and beliefs that are celebrated in each building. Please support the wonderful cultures that are found within Windsor Gardens by creating holiday displays that celebrate diversity, inclusion, and kindness to one another.
2023 Celebration of Lights
Wednesday, December 13, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in the Auditorium Bring your favorite homemade holiday cookies, treats or veggies, and we’ll provide hot chocolate and coffee. The Colorado Childrens Chorale will provide live entertainment. The winners of the WG Holiday Lights Contest will be announced at the start of the event, with prizes awarded. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk so that we can plan for beverages and seating.
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Building 44 Profile The residents of building 44 would like to recognize our building representative, Mark Euler, who assumed this position this year and has done an exceptional job. He informs our residents in a monthly newsletter outlining concerns in our building and things affecting our larger Windsor Gardens community. He attends committee meetings so that he has firsthand knowledge about the community. Mark has been a business owner since the age of 21. Even with work travel commitments and visits to his family out-of-state, he manages our building needs with ease. And Mark can grill. He helped organize a cookout at the end of the summer, where he grilled bratwursts for all 50 attendees.
the jazz community, arranging concerts for many of the greats and traveling across the country. Pastor Ken and Chrystal Neal occasionally open their doors to invite their neighbors for coffee and fellowship, which makes their new neighbors feel welcomed and right at home. Tony Widinski shares his decorating skills during the holidays in our building lobby. Sally Ortner and John Williamson have taken on our laundry room, doing a great job even when things get a little out-of-hand. A few of us are part-time residents, living in the mountains or out-of-state for part of the year and bringing back stories of adventures. We even have a professional house and pet sitter, Rusty Hosford, who is out of town more than at home. He shares stories of fancy homes and expensive cars, which he gets to drive while working for the rich and the famous.
Our alternate building reps, Kelli and Ray Schuttinga, have lived here for years and have contributed as building representatives in the past. They are a great Building 44 Rep addition to our building family and are always willing Mark Euler Colleen Gillmore and Ron Stewart were our building to assist our neighbors. Our other outstanding officers reps for ten years until they decided enough was are Wayne Smart, secretary (who is also an author), and Karen enough and retired from the limelight. They both continue to be Martin, treasurer. very helpful to others. Rhonda Henkel is our resident outdoors enthusiast. She travels frequently with her teardrop camper and enjoys kayaking on flat bodies of water and hiking in well-known mountain areas. Monica Strauss is an asset, jumping in to help with last-minute needs without complaint. She worked for the government before retiring here in Colorado. Sara Howatt has a wealth of information and knowledge to share as a retired nurse. Ted Martin was active in
So many residents in our building help make our home a wonderful place to live by taking care of and encouraging others, taking on floor rep responsibilities, putting up our flag, providing transportation, decorating outside for the year-end holidays and much more. If you haven’t gotten to know us, you are invited to stop by and join us on the benches in front of our building as we enjoy the beautiful days and warm weather.
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.
− 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
− Building number − Name of your building representative
If you have questions about this column, please contact Bobbie at bobbie.mays@wgamail.com.
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, November 9, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, November 14, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, November 30, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Where: Administrative Office, 595 S. Clinton St.
ZOOM ORIENTATION Tuesday, November 7, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Join by computer Go to www.zoom.com. Click “Join a meeting”.Enter the meeting ID: 833 556 5532 and passcode: 015668 Join by phone 1. Call 720-928-9299 2. You will be prompted to enter the meeting ID: 833 556 5532 # 3. You will be prompted to enter a participant ID: Just hit # 4. You will be prompted to enter the meeting password: 015668 # 5. You will be put on hold for the host to allow you to join the meeting.
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Loretta McCoy – One of WG’s Silver Hotties Turns 100 in December Jeanne Lee, Member of the WG Public Relations Committee Second in a line of seven children for parents Margaret and Neil Sweeney, Loretta McCoy was born on December 22, 1923. She is the only one of her siblings living. Neil worked for the US Postal Service, and Margaret was a homemaker. Both Loretta and her mother are natives of Denver. When asked if she participated in any sports during school, Loretta said with a gleam in her eyes, “Yes, about anything I could play!” She enjoyed tennis, volleyball, basketball and golf, but her favorite was basketball. She remembers when girls were only allowed to play half-court as either a guard or a forward, and crossing the center line resulted in a foul. She also recalls dressing like a boy so she could sell newspapers in grade school.
On July 31, 1948, Jim and Loretta were married. The couple took a three-month road trip for their honeymoon, visiting family, sightseeing and ultimately ending up at Niagara Falls. The couple had five girls (Sheila, Diane, Karen, Kelly and Shannon) and three boys (Kevin, Terry and Neil). Terry, Shannon and Karen have passed. They have eleven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Jim worked as a salesman until his passing in 1977. They would have celebrated their 70th anniversary this year. Loretta taught in several Catholic and public schools, working at the dog track during the summers, as did many others in education. She served as the manager of the concession stand. She also taught bridge to many college students over the years.
Daughter Diane said, “When we were younger, she Loretta was the only girl in the family who went to learned to decorate cakes. She was room mother for college. She received a full scholarship to Loretto each of us during different years and supplied great Heights College, where she majored in English. Loretta McCoy treats for parties. She also made the BEST birthday She lived at Alameda Avenue and Ogden Street and cakes!” walked to Broadway to catch the bus for a ten-mile round-trip ride to college each day. Immediately upon graduation, Daughter Kelly worked for ESPN, and Loretta benefited by joining she began teaching English at her alma mater. After a year at her on several trips to various NFL Super Bowls, NCAA Final Loretto Heights, she taught in Kansas City. A highlight of her time Four basketball games and there was getting permission to take a group of girls in her class by trips to Europe. Loretta took bus to Louisville, Kentucky, to see the Kentucky Derby. several other trips, including a A special young man named James (Jim) McCoy lived only five blocks from her, but they didn’t meet until mutual friends at the Catholic church they both attended introduced them in 1946. While Loretta was at Loretto Heights, James attended Regis University. Following his sophomore year, Jim left Regis to serve in the Navy for two years during World War II. Many letters were sent back and forth between the two during his absence. Following the war, Jim returned to graduate from Regis. During both their senior years in college, they each served as president of their respective senior class, and Loretta graduated summa cum laude.
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Catholic tour cruise to Lourdes, Portugal, Spain and Italy. With Irish ancestry, she has also enjoyed many trips to Ireland.
Loretta moved to Windsor Gardens in July 1989. She has enjoyed playing bridge, tapped with the Silver Hotties and was in the group that performed at the Denver Nuggets games. An avid golfer, Loretta served in all the officer positions except treasurer in the Windsorettes women's golf league and had a hole-in-one at the age of 91. She proudly said she was able to continue driving until the age of 96. We all wish you a very HAPPY 100th BIRTHDAY, Loretta!
Who is your Windsor Gardens Hero?
We would like to honor our community’s Everyday Heroes! These are residents who go above and beyond for their neighbors or maybe they serve with kindness in smaller ways. Whether they drive neighbors to appointments, pick up groceries for someone in need, or offer a helping hand in other ways, there are everyday heroes amongst us! Everyday hero recommendation forms can be found in the fitness center lobby and outside of the activities office and can be returned to the administrative or activities offices staff. This is not a competition for an award, but an opportunity to acknowledge and commend the kindness and service that often goes unnoticed within our community. There are many everyday heroes among us, and we’d like to recognize them.
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WG Art Club Artist Profile Artist Linda Rinelli Photography is a hobby that brings joy and challenge to Linda Rinelli. She began engaging in creative photography at her retirement a few years ago, although she has had a camera in her hand most of her adult life. She frequently enters the photo competitions at the Arapahoe County Fair, volunteering as the scribe and learning photography techniques. Linda enjoys nature and abstract photography and wants to delve into minimalist photography. The "Articulated Wall" was taken while Linda was experimenting with the different angles of this sculpture by Herbert Bayer (seen at The Denver Merchandise Mart).
Join the Windsor Gardens Art Club at their annual fall art show on Friday, November 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, November 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in CenterPoint. The show is open to the public with free admission. Bring friends and family to see great art at reasonable prices.
"The Articulated Wall"
The club meets monthly on the first Friday at 10 a.m. in the COLORADO ROOM. For more information, contact Stuart Emery, emery1625@gmail.com
Digital Tablet Rental WG residents may rent a digital tablet for just $1 per day. Your first rental (up to 7 days) will be FREE. The tablets are equipped with unlimited data for internet access, video calls, virtual classes, and much more. To rent a tablet, call Community Life Manager Cari Ervin at 720-862-1590.
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Photo Album WG Optimist Club Celebrates 55th Anniversary
CLUB ACTIVITIES
The Thomas Jefferson JROTC Color Guard presented the flag.
We’re all about children.
2023-2024 Optimist Club Board of Directors. Front row (L to R): Shirley Cox, Gary Roll, Sally Westerberg, and Carol Brooks. Back row (L to R): Joel James, Joe Hayashi, Susan Connors, Mary Grace Wake and Bob Hamblin.
• Scholarships to Pickens Technical College • Support for Junior Optimist Club at Place Bridge Academy • JROTC oratorical contests • School supplies and clothes for children • Annual pancake breakfast fundraiser • Monthly speakers from community groups who support kids
Photos from Joel James.
Speaker Beatrice Bruno “Drill Sergeant of Life”
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Photo Album Windsorettes Fall Luncheon
2023 Windsorettes Board of Directors, left to right: Beth Vaden, Sharon Montoya, Theresa Moran, Pat Carlson, Joan Staples, Sally Sprigg, Golf Manager Joey Schlueter, Kristin Brotherton, President Charlotte Engelbrecht, Carol Hammons and Eva Crawford (seated).
Luncheon greeters Gayle Slover and Mary Jean Baysore
Windsorettes award winners, left to right: Carol Hammons, Becky Kinzer, Marilyn Kaub, Beth Vaden, Kristin Brotherton, and Helen Baca. Birds of a feather golf together! The 2023 Windsorettes gathered for a fun-filled annual end-ofseason fall luncheon on Tuesday, October 10. This year's theme was "Birds of a Feather Golf Together." The event was catered by Food for Thought. Winners chose to receive either a trophy or an Emerald Greens Golf shop certificate.
Photos from Patti Keyworth.
Frieda Espinosa, Priscilla Kai, and Jan Spade Helen Baca, Marge Fjone and Bobbie Mays
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Photo Album Golfer Spotlight
WG Brits Club Tea
Fire Drill at Building 38
Photo from Jeanne Lee.
Photos from Judy Tauchen.
WG resident Bobby Jackson continues to play an outstanding game of golf at WG's Emerald Greens Golf Club. She not only wins tournaments on our course but has won three championship 18-hole titles at Aurora Hills Golf Club. She achieved these titles in 2018, 2019 and 2021. She lost by only one stroke this year. Photo from Bobbie Mays.
Look at the smiling faces after the building 38 fire drill. Building Representative Mona Knight did a great job helping organize the drill. Photo from Margaret Makar.
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Photo Album 2023 Halloween Dance & Costume Contest
Dance hosts Caesar (John Bristol) and Cleopatra (Julie Whalen)
1st Place: Duane Nokes as Prince Charming and Sally Kinnunen as Cinderella
2nd Place: Pam Ianni as the Good Witch Glinda and Joel James as the Scarecrow
3rd Place: Coven of Witches: Barb Schau, Judy Tauchen, Donna Beaubower, Maureen Matsuura and Wendy Liljenberg
Windsor Gardens had its Halloween Dance and Costume Contest on Saturday, October 21. The dance was hosted by Julius Caesar and Cleopatra. Fortunately for participants, Caesar gave the dance and costume contest a thumbs up. The event was attended by 75 people with a wide array of costumes. Prince Charming came with Cinderella, fitted her with glass slippers, and had her home before midnight. The good witch Glinda came with the scarecrow. Dracula made an appearance, a coven of witches showed up and someone came dressed up as a bulletin board. The invisible man was also seen and many others. They were treated to good music and dancing, including a spooky line dance to “Thriller.” The refreshments were also a hit. The chocolate chip cookies, eclairs, cream puffs and the fruit plates disappeared quickly.
From John Bristol. More photos at the WG Facebook page: www.facebook.com/WindsorGardensAssociation
3 Ways to Contribute Your Photos Î EMAIL your photos to Lori at windsorlife@wgamail.com. Î UPLOAD your photos online by copying or typing the following address into your internet browser and then 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. Scan the QR code with your smartphone camera. A “flowcode.com” link will pop up on your phone. Click on the link. Type your name and a brief title in the file name.
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ACTIVITIES WG
CLASSES
WG classes are free of charge and available to WG residents only. No sign-up is required, and you can drop in anytime. Please support your favorite classes, as we require a minimum of 10 students per class to maintain our instructors. The current class session will continue through December 15.
ARTS & CRAFTS ¡ CREATIVE GLASS: Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the CERAMICS ROOM. ¡ DRAWING: Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the ART ROOM. ¡ HAND-BUILT POTTERY: Mondays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the CERAMICS ROOM. ¡ KNITTING/CROCHET: Mondays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the SEWING ROOM. The class' focus is knitting and crochet projects and techniques. Our instructor will lead and be available for any help you may need. ¡ SEWING CLASS & LAB: Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the SEWING ROOM. Different techniques, such as seaming, hems, etc., are taught. This also is an open lab time for those wanting to use sewing machines. ¡ WATERCOLOR: Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the ART ROOM.
BRIDGE ¡ BRIDGE BASICS: Mondays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the COLORADO ROOM. ¡ DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. ¡ DUPLICATE / INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE: Mondays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the COLORADO ROOM.
DANCE
FITNESS continued
¡ BALLROOM DANCE (BEGINNERS): Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM.
¡ LOW-IMPACT AEROBICS: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM.
¡ BALLROOM DANCE (INTERMEDIATE): Thursdays from 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM.
¡ PILATES: Mondays and Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM.
¡ LINE DANCE (BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE): Mondays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM.
FITNESS ¡ AQUA FITNESS: Mondays, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (Beginners) and 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (Advanced), and Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. (General). ¡ *NEW* BREATHE & MOVE, QIGONG: Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Learn gentle exercises that you can do almost anywhere, standing or sitting. No sign up is necessary, just come to the auditorium! Reconnect your body, mind and spirit! ¡ 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.
¡ STRENGTH & INTERVAL TRAINING: Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. ¡ TAI CHI: Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Enjoy this class at your own pace, standing or sitting in a chair. ¡ WEIGHT TRAINING: Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. ¡ YOGA: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM. ¡ ZUMBA: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM.
PERFORMING ARTS ¡ CHORUS: Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. ¡ DRAMA: Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM.
INDOOR POOL
FITNESS CENTER INSTRUCTION
Weekly indoor pool schedules are available outside the Activities Office and on the WG website: www.windsorgardensdenver.org.
Drop in and work with instructor Kathy Zimmer in the fitness center on a few dates each month. FREE for residents. This month's dates and times:
D P L B O O K M O B I L E AT W G The Denver Public Library Bookmobile will be at WG on November 3 and December 1 at 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT.
Friday, November 3, 6:45 a.m. to 8:45 a.m. Tuesday, November 21, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, November 30, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Join Nourish Colorado and Double Up Food Bucks Colorado for a FREE community event to celebrate the re-opening of our local Express Mini Market. Free food, recipes, cooking demonstrations, community resources, music and more! Come learn about Double Up Food Bucks and how you can receive its benefits at this local store.
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ACTIVITIES WINDSOR HAPPENINGS Events are listed in chronological order. ¡ FALL ART SHOW AND SALE: Friday, November 10, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, November 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Hosted by the Windsor Gardens Art Club, this show is free and open to the public. Bring friends and family to see great art at reasonable prices. ¡ ELECTRONICS RECYCLING AT WG: Friday, November 10, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the ADMINISTRATION PARKING LOT. Blue Star Recyclers will be back to collect electronics for recycling. Blue Star Recyclers protect your personal information by completely shredding or wiping hard drives and other data devices. Cost: $20 per load. Tickets are required to be purchased in advance at the Activities Desk. Tickets will designate a 15-minute drop-off window to help mitigate a long car line. Accepted Materials: Computers, laptops/ desktops, TVs and monitors, household electronics, printers, keyboards, video game consoles, A/V equipment, VCR/DVD players, VHS/CDs/DVDs, fax machines, cellphones, microwaves, hair dryers, vacuum cleaners and fans. Materials NOT Accepted: Air conditioners, refrigerators/freezers, large appliances/ furniture, smoke detectors, bio-hazard materials, ballasts, transformers, hospital equipment and items with compressed gas. ¡ VETERANS APPRECIATION GATHERING hosted by the WG FLAG CORPS: Friday, November 10, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Attention all Veterans (and those who honor them): please come for a ceremony to honor the veterans who call WG home. Light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there! Please sign up at the Activities Desk. ¡ AARP SAFE DRIVING CLASS: Monday, November 13, from 1 p.m. to 5 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 completing 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.
EVENT TICKET SALES Activities Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Need to Buy a Ticket Outside of Business Hours?
If you are interested in purchasing a ticket for an event or desire to sign up for an activity but are unable to come by the Activities Office during business hours, please reach out! We are happy to accommodate your schedule and make arrangements for you to do so! Please contact Steve Follweiler at 720-8621533 or sfollweiler@wgamail.com.
Please note: This class is available to WG residents only. ¡ RESERVATION DAY – NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE: Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 15, at 9 a.m. through the Activities Office. Ring in 2024 at the annual New Year's Eve Dance in the WG AUDITORIUM! You can select your table location, but seats are on a first-come, firstserved basis. This year’s event will feature an evening of desserts, dancing and live music! Tom and Shirley Yook will perform from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The dessert bar at 8 p.m. will have a variety of cakes, cookies and crème puffs. A sparkling cider toast will complete the celebration. COST: Residents $12 and non-residents $18 per person. ¡ PRESIDENTIAL LIBRARIES AND MUSEUMS presented by KATHLEEN ARNOLD: Wednesday, November 15, at 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Presidential libraries and museums can be found from Massachusetts to California where you can explore our nation's history and the leaders who helped shape our society. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. ¡ ACTIVE MINDS – SAND CREEK MASSACRE: Thursday, November 16, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. In November 1864, a 700-man force of the Colorado Territory militia attacked and destroyed a peaceful village of Native Americans in a southeastern Colorado territory, killing many innocent people. Join Active Minds as they tell this important and
painful story of the Sand Creek Massacre and the scandal and controversy that it created. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. ¡ WG ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR: Friday, November 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, November 18, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM, CENTERPOINT. and CENTERPOINT LOBBY. ¡ NATIONAL GINGERBREAD COOKIE DAY: Come celebrate with us! Stop by the ACTIVITIES OFFICE on Tuesday, November 21, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and grab a gingerbread cookie! While supplies last! ¡ NATURAL GROCERS’ WELLNESS CLASS – IMMUNE SUPPORT 101: Friday, November 24, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Just like the rest of our body, the immune system requires optimal nutrition to work at its best. Keeping your immune system fed with the right stuff will ensure your body is ready to handle whatever comes its way during the winter months. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. ¡ HOLIDAY HIGH TEA FOR WIDOWS sponsored by WIDOWS TO WARRIORS: Saturday, December 2, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. This special event is put on by Widow to Warriors and includes a light lunch, music, entertainment and keynote speaker Risa Garrett. They understand that the holidays can be tough. Take a break, enjoy, and be encouraged at this event for widows only. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. WG DRAMA PERFORMANCE – A DOUBLE FEATURE! Saturday, December 2, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 3, at 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Both days, the WG Drama Class will perform both plays. “Death Aboard the Duchess” is an intriguing murder mystery with quirky characters who all have something to hide. When Dr. Cadigan, an esteemed alchemist, goes overboard, everyone is a suspect. The first mate, the demanding socialite, the newlywed couple, and even the lounge singer have motives for wanting something from the good doctor. But who really pushed him, and why? continued on page 29
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Our unsuspecting detective will help unravel the truth. "The Treasure of Huckleberry Ridge" is a good ole’ fashioned melodrama. Even though Miss Sadie makes the best huckleberry cobbler in the entire valley, her guests are packing up and moving to the rival ranch, Paradise on the Prairie, owned by Milton Milhouse. If Milton and the evil sisters are successful, they will clear Miss Sadie’s ranch and be able to search for the hidden treasure featured on a stolen map. Thank goodness our hero, Jude, the cowhands, and Miss Sadie’s friends are on the lookout. COST: Tickets are $5 at the Activities Desk. ¡ WG CHORUS HOLIDAY CONCERT: Saturday, December 9, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 10, at 3 p.m.
in the AUDITORIUM. The Windsor Gardens Chorale will be presenting a wide gamut of popular and holiday music, celebrating the upcoming season of light, peace and unity across faiths. COST: $5 per person. Get your tickets early to secure your seats! Tickets available at the Activities Desk. ¡ CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS: Wednesday, December 13, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Bring your favorite homemade holiday cookies, treats or veggies, and we’ll provide hot chocolate and coffee. Live entertainment will be performed by the Colorado Children's Chorale. The WG Holiday Lights Contest winners will be announced at the start of the event with prizes awarded. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk
so that we can plan for beverages and seating. ¡ PREMIERE HOLIDAY CONCERT – COLORADO JAZZ REPERTORY ORCHESTRA: Thursday, December 14, at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) in the AUDITORIUM. We are excited to have the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra (CJRO) return to Windsor Gardens! Founded in 2012 with the mission to perform the best music with the best musicians, CJRO does just that and much more. Their music has been enjoyed by sold-out crowds across Colorado at venues like the Arvada Center, the PACE Center, the Rialto Theater, and countless jazz festivals throughout Colorado. COST: Tickets are $18 at the Activities Desk.
CASINO TRIPS BALLY’S CASINO VIA PREMIER CHARTERS: Tuesday, November 21. The bus departs from the ADMINISTRATIVE PARKING LOT at 9:20 a.m. and will depart the casino at 2:30 p.m. to return. To ensure we meet trip minimums and avoid cancellations, please try to sign up by November 10. 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 offered after Friday, November 17.
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¡ COLORADO JAZZ REPERTORY ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY CONCERT: Thursday, December 14, at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) in the AUDITORIUM. We are excited to have the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra (CJRO) return to Windsor Gardens! Founded in 2012 with the mission to perform the best music with the
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best musicians, CJRO does just that and much more. Their music has been enjoyed by sold-out crowds across Colorado at venues like the Arvada Center, the PACE Center, the Rialto Theater, and countless jazz festivals throughout Colorado. COST: Tickets are $18 at the Activities Desk
WG DANCES ¡ DANCE THROUGH THE DECADES: Saturday, November 11, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Deejay Johnson and the YoungHeart Band will be playing music from the ‘40s, ‘50s, ‘60s and ‘70s including classic country. Enjoy a night of dancing through the decades. Treats and punch will be served, as well as a good time! Come on out and hit the dance floor at this monthly social event. COST: $5 for residents; $8 for nonresidents at the door. ¡ RESERVATION DAY – NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE: Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 15, at 9 a.m. through the
Activities Office. Ring in 2024 at the annual New Year's Eve Dance in the WG AUDITORIUM! You will have the opportunity to select your table location, but seats are on a first-come, first-served basis. This year’s event will feature an evening of desserts, dancing and live music! Tom and Shirley Yook will perform from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The dessert bar at 8 p.m. will have a variety of cakes, cookies and crème puffs. A sparkling cider toast will complete the celebration. COST: Residents $12 and non-residents $18 per person.
MONTHLY MOVIES COST: $5 per person includes a great movie, a small bag of popcorn, soda or water and candy. Purchase tickets at the door. Please, no bills larger than $20. Whenever possible, closed captioning is utilized. MOVING ON Saturday, November 4, 2 p.m., WG AUDITORIUM Jane Fonda and Lily Tomlin star as estranged friends who reunite to seek revenge on the petulant widower of their recently deceased best friend. Along the way, Fonda's character reunites with her great love as each woman learns to make peace with the past and each other. Rating: R. Runtime: 1h 25m.
ARE YOU THERE GOD? IT’S ME, MARGARET Saturday, November 25, 2 p.m., WG AUDITORIUM Based on Judy Blume's classic novel, eleven-year-old Margaret (Abby Ryder Fortson) is uprooted from her life in New York City for the suburbs of New Jersey, going through the messy and tumultuous throes of puberty with new friends in a new school. She relies on her mother, Barbara (Rachel McAdams), who is also struggling to adjust to life outside the big city, and her adoring grandmother, Sylvia (Kathy Bates), who isn't happy they moved away and likes to remind them every chance she gets. Rating: PG-13. Runtime: 1h 45m.
CARDS & GAME GROUPS BID WHIST: 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the CARD ROOM. Call Ron for information at 720-363-1076. BRIDGE: THURSDAY AFTERNOON PARTY BRIDGE every Thursday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Bring five nickels. Contact Pat Stein with any questions: 303-720-0504. COMMUNITY GAME NIGHT: Join us the 2nd Friday of every month in the COLORADO ROOM from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring your favorite game or try a new one! MAHJONG: We have several residents interested in playing Mahjong! We
are working with a resident to find times and days that work for everyone. More to come! PINOCHLE: FRIDAY NIGHT PINOCHLE in the ASPEN ROOM. New starting time at 6 p.m. For more information, call Bert and Katy at 720-413-6627. POKER: Wednesdays, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the CARD ROOM. Dealer’s choice. RUMMIKUB: 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ALLPURPOSE 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.
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CLUBS & GROUPS ART CLUB will meet on the first Friday at 10 a.m. in the COLORADO ROOM. For more information, contact Stuart Emery, emery1625@gmail.com or Elizabeth Peck, bettyannpeck@yahoo.com. Original artworks by members are available for viewing and purchase in the display case at CenterPoint. BRITS GROUP: Are you British, Welsh, Scottish, Irish, Australian, or an anglophile? Come join us! Please contact Val Cristy at 303-856-7742 or Kathy Young at 303-945-8631 for more information. CERAMICS CLUB: Every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the CERAMICS ROOM. Explore the world of ceramics with a fun group of WG residents. We take field trips to purchase bisque, paints and glazes. Come on in and see what we are up to! Make something new for your condo! CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTEERS, WG CHAPTER, will meet on Monday, November 20, at 9:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Everyone is welcome to join us and hear from CHC speakers about the many areas we can support. HOLIDAY CARD AND BAKE SALE: Friday, December 1, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, December 2, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Please mark your calendar and stop by the 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 meet on Wednesday, November 8, at 6:30 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. New members may contact Sallyanne Ofner at 720-472-2430 or wgdemclub@gmail.com to participate in our highly active group. DRUM CIRCLE meets on the 2nd Sunday of each month from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. The next meeting will be on November 12. Come check us out! Bring your own drum or try out one of the extra instruments brought by our members. Visitors are always welcome. Any questions, please call Diane at 720-653-9354.
¡ ENCORE DANCE meets on Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the COLORADO ROOM. We have great fun dancing to show tunes, jazz, western, rock 'n roll, and big band sounds. For more information, contact Hillary Hutson at spicy47@comcast.net or 303-9194512. FLAG CORPS AT WG: Are you passionate about our nation’s flag? Do you post the flag for your building? This group is for those with a common interest to meet and share their knowledge of the flags of the U.S. and Colorado and promote their proper respect, handling and display. Join us every other first Monday at 11 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Next meeting: Monday, December 4. FUN FRIDAYS GOLF GROUP: A group of WG residents and friends of all skill levels (especially beginners and intermediates) who play golf just for fun. No competition. Keeping score is a choice. No dues. Just a desire to enjoy the game and make new friends. Ask about the Fun Fridays Golf Group (FFGG) in the golf shop, or call Barbara at 224-622-5984. ¡ LAPIDARY CLUB meets Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Rocks, gems, jewelry, bookends, cut/polish, and tumble. The lapidary shop is located off the alleyway by the outdoor pool. Drop by and meet others. Questions? Call Larry at 720256-3359. MARINE CORPS LEAGUE – WINDSOR MARINES/FRANK J. CARROLL & AUXILIARY will meet on Tuesday, November 14, at 19:00 in CENTERPOINT, celebrating the 248th birthday of the corps. Call Commandant Don Howell at 720-2160993 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. Call Suzie Georgopulos at 720-717-5028 for more information. Semper Fidelis.
MEN’S GROUP: A resident is trying to start a men’s group at WG. We are creating an interest list. This group could include activities such as sport watch parties, fantasy football, horseshoes, billiards, ping pong, “guy talk” coffee or lunches, or occasional field trips. If interested in joining this group, please reach out to Steve in the activities office by email at sfollweiler@wgamail.com or by phone at 720-862-1533. OPTIMIST CLUB: Tuesday, November 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.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 303-363-4113 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: The WG chapter meets on the first Saturday of each month in the SEWING ROOM from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We work on sewing quilts to be given to veterans. All sewers are welcome. If you would like more information about the organization or wish to nominate a veteran to receive a quilt, visit the website QOVF.org. REPUBLICAN CLUB: Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. All are welcome to attend. SIGN LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNERS GROUP meets on continued on page 32
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Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the ALLPURPOSE ROOM. Join instructor Bruce as he teaches and explores sign language vocabulary and conversational sign language. SINGLE CHRISTIAN WOMEN meets every third Saturday of the month at 3 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. For more information, contact Darnell Castleman at 720-955-7558 or darnellcastleman@gmail. com. SMOKE-FREE WG CLUB: Interested in living in a smoke-free community? This club meets every Monday from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Working together on several fronts, we continue to inform neighbors of the ongoing impact of secondhand smoke on our health, safety and property values. We are investigating several leads to assist with changes to our current policy. Your help is always needed! SPANISH LANGUAGE EXPLORERS meet on Mondays in the EL GRAN JARDIN BANQUET ROOM. Beginners meet from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., and intermediates meet from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Have you always wanted to learn Spanish? Or do you know a little bit and want to learn more? If so, then this group is for you! TIME4TAP: If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to tap dance or renew your skills, Time4Tap is for you. We meet on Tuesdays in the AUDITORIUM. Intermediate/advanced tap meets from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., and beginners tap meets from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. If you have questions, call or email Julie Whalen at 303-550-5985 or jwhalen97@ comcast.net or just drop in on a Tuesday and make Time4Tap!
TORAH DISCUSSION CLUB meets every Thursday from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. We read and discuss the ancient Jewish Bible to better understand 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 meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. We invite you to peek into travel around the world with us. Presentations by members have included Paris to Peru, Hawaii to Arizona, a river cruise on the Rhine, and RVing around the U.S. Members’ travel adventures from past and present are brought to life with pictures, stories and memorabilia. Stop by, 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 on the second Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the SEWING ROOM. Limited seating. Contact Barbara at Ilove2sewbarb@gmail.com to get more information. WG CHRONICLES GROUP: Interested in Windsor Gardens history? Join this club to help organize and digitize the WG 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 from 11a.m. to 12 p.m.. 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 volunteer-led organic community garden club. The community gardens are popular, and even with 79 individual garden plots in two locations, you will most likely be placed on a waitlist to gain a four-year plot assignment. More information is located on the WG website at the “Welcome” tab. Click on “Community Gardens” in the drop-down menu under the tab. You can also email us at WCGCboard@gmail.com. WINDSOR WALKERS: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:15 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Walk to music at your own pace. WINDSOR WRITERS: Mondays at 9 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Join us for the joy of writing and sharing short pieces weekly on a variety of topics that members take turns choosing. No qualifications are needed, just creative folks who enjoy writing and sharing observations, ideas, and stories. WINDSORETTES GOLF LEAGUE: For information regarding the Windsorettes, please contact Charlotte at 303-341-4628 or Kristin at 303-819-0130. WOOD CARVERS & CRAFTERS meet every Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the ART ROOM. If you enjoy wood carving, wood burning, intarsia, scroll saw art, origami, leather crafting, leather carving, found art sculpting, steampunk art, crafting fishing flies and lures, or any other hands-on crafting, then this group is for you! If you have any questions or want more info, call Howard at 303-667-6000.
F A I T H G R O U P S @ WG 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 invites you to our Sunday morning service from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. We have also started a Monday Bible Study from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the BANQUET ROOM at the El Gran Jardin Restaurant. Our current study is on the Gospel of Mark and
continues through November 13. A break will be taken during the holidays and then we will return after the first of the year. More information will follow. All WG residents are welcome.
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Please Note: Some paid listings in the below sections are for upcoming informational meetings, workshops, or seminars related to commercial products or services conducted by outside individuals or groups not affiliated with Windsor Gardens. Please be aware that the products or services discussed or offered during such meetings are not endorsed, sponsored, or approved by the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors or management of Windsor Gardens Association, nor is your attendance necessarily encouraged. Residents who attend such meetings are urged to carefully research the product or services that may be offered through these meetings before entering into any agreement or contract to purchase. The Windsor Gardens Association assumes no responsibility other than for the rental of meeting facilities.
ANNOUNCEMENTS RTD GROCERY TRIPS: Two Thursday trips to King Soopers and Safeway. − Pickups at WG at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The bus stops at the main entrance on Clinton St., continues around to E. Center Ave., S. Alton Way, S. Clinton St., and then exits on E. Center Ave. − Bus returns for pickups at King Soopers at 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. − Bus returns for pickups at Safeway at 11:20 a.m. and 12:20 p.m. − Bus fare is $1.50. Cash, RTD bus passes, tokens and free ride coupons accepted.
HAIRCUTS FOR MEN, FREE: First Sunday of 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 need a touch-up or a full-on haircut, Justin is here to make it happen. Appointments are on a first-come, firstserved 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.
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.
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, November 13, 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: First Friday of the month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY, providing battery replacement and minor repairs. XFINITY – EDUCATIONAL TABLE: Wednesday, November 8, 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.
HEALTH SCREENINGS & SERVICES ON-SITE EYE EXAMS by MILE HIGH SENIOR EYECARE every third Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the DENVER ROOM. They check for glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and other diseases of the eye. Insurances accepted except Kaiser and Denver Health Plans. Self-pay $100. Glasses selection will be provided. Reservations are required. Please sign up at the Activities Desk . Email drschuman@mhseye.com if you would like to be seen in your unit.
EAR CLINIC: Bayer's Mobile Ear Clinic is at WG on Mondays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM on the 2nd floor in CenterPoint. The clinic provides hearing tests, hearing aid repairs, batteries and wax management. Reservations are required. Please call 720-937-9919. WELLNESS CLINIC WITH VISITING NURSES on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the ASPEN ROOM. Reservations required
at 303-698-6496. Please check-in no more than 5 minutes prior to your appointment. The cost for foot care is $45, which includes a foot assessment, sensation screening, toenails trimming, calluses/corns filing, medications review and blood pressure check. Fingernail cuts are also available for $15, and a blood pressure check is $5. Kaiser patients can call 303-698-6496 to see if their plan qualifies them for free foot care before their first visit.
SERVICES & PRODUCTS PRESENTATIONS MEDICARE PLAN INFORMATION with MYPLANHELP. COM: Thursday, November 9, 11 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Go over your 2024 Medicare coverage and upcoming changes to Medicare with MyPlanHelp. They will highlight competitive options for your coverage and serve free coffee and donuts. MyPlanHelp is a company that provides free annual updates to Medicare information and one-on-one assistance with your Medicare plan coverage
and options. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. SOCIAL SECURITY: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW presented by the ASSOCIATION OF FINANCIAL EDUCATORS: Friday, November 3, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Please join Greg Beal, CFP, as he discusses: when to take Social Security benefits; how much will I get in Social Security benefits; how do I maximize my benefits; how are benefits calculated; do
I qualify for benefits; will benefits run out; and more! Pizza will also be provided during this presentation. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. YOUR LIFE, YOUR LEGACY presented by OLINGER FUNERAL HOMES AND CEMETERY: Tuesday, November 14, at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. and Tuesday, December 5, at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. These classes will continued on page 34
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include 20- to 30-minute presentations on the advantages of pre-arranging funeral and
cemetery needs. They will discuss financial and emotional benefits and what to look for in a provider. It is designed to be pressure-free
and to allow the attendees to begin thinking about their own wishes. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
SUPPORT GROUPS 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, November 20, at 10:30 a.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE
ROOM. Join Alexia Diaz from Beyond Vision for this interactive, educational peer group. The Beyond Vision team is knowledgeable in a variety of alternative techniques, adaptive devices and assistive technologies for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. This month's topic: “Low Vision and the Holidays – Navigating Family and Events with Low Vision.” WG GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP meets every second and fourth Thursday
of the month from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Sharing our stories of loss is the beginning of healing through grief. Together, we can support and help each other. The group is facilitated by Marily Charles who has run many grief groups and other creative projects. She comes with deep caring and gentleness. Contact Marily at marily60@gmail.com or 720-980-3953 if you have any questions or just need to talk.
LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS Events are listed in chronological order. ¡ TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CLUB with the JCC: Thursday, November 2, 12:30 p.m. in the JCC Perlmutter Room. Want to learn how to Facetime or use Zoom? Need help using your iPhone, iPad or PC Laptop? FREE. For more information, contact Blair Becker at bbecker@jccdenver.org or 303-3166320. ¡ CURRENT EVENTS AND SCHMOOZE with the JCC: Fridays, November 3, 10, and 17, 10 a.m. in the JCC Mizel Reception Room. This is a weekly, informal gathering to engage in relevant, timely discussions on books, politics, music and so much more. FREE. For more information, contact Blair Becker at bbecker@jccdenver. org or 303-316-6320. ¡ THE FALL BOUTIQUE for the SALVATION ARMY WOMEN’S AUXILIARY: November 3 and 4, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Quebec Place Event Center at Fairmount Cemetery, 430 S. Quebec Street. All proceeds go to the Salvation Army’s funds for families. ¡ FIRST FRIDAY AT HAMPDEN IDEA LAB with the DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Friday, November 3, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Hampden Branch Library. The First Friday series encourages adult and senior creative time while exploring tools within their ideaLab space. This month, we'll explore scents and making candles. Space is limited to 12 people. For more info, email Amy DelPo at ADelpo@denverlibrary.org.
¡ FAIRMOUNT FOUL PLAY AND FUNNY BUSINESS with the FAIRMOUNT HERITAGE FOUNDATION: November 4, 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Join your tour guides for an outside fireside chat to listen to the stories of foul play and funny business of Fairmount’s residents. Bring your camp chair, maybe a blanket and dress warmly. For tickets or additional information, please visit http:// www.eventbrite.com/o/fairmount-heritagefoundation-13208279248. ¡ G.A.M.E.JAZZ at the VINTAGE THEATRE: Saturday, November 4, 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, November 5, 2:30 p.m. at Vintage Theatre (1468 Dayton Street, Aurora 80010). WG resident and his band will bring a night of Broadway show tunes and movie themes. Tickets are $24. For tickets and more information, visit www.vintagetheatre.org. ¡ SENIOR ARTS & CRAFTS with the JCC: Wednesday, November 8 and 29, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. Craft beautiful, handmade creations while listening to music and enjoying the pleasure of one another’s company. Registration is required. FREE. Registration is required at bbecker@jccdenver.org or 303-316-6320. ¡ FAIRMOUNT CEMETERY TOURS with the FAIRMOUNT HERITAGE FOUNDATION: Veterans Tour: Saturday, November 11, 10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at Fairmount. The tour begins at Ivy Chapel. Mausoleum Tour: Sunday, November 12, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Fairmount. For tickets
or additional information, please visit http:// www.eventbrite.com/o/fairmount-heritagefoundation-13208279248. ¡ MEMORY CAFÉ with the DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY is a fun place to socialize, relax and engage with people experiencing memory loss and their families/caregivers. Each cafe has a focus—such as music or art. Some upcoming programs: Sing-Along with Kristen McSorely of Swallow Hill Music: Tuesday, November 14, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Virgina Village Library in the Mead Community Room. Pie Party! Tuesday, November 21, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Virgina Village Library in the Mead Community Room. Winter for Critters with the Denver Zoo: Tuesday, November 28, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Virgina Village Library in the Mead Community Room. For more information or to register for a cafe, email Amy DelPo at ADelpo@denverlibrary. org. ¡ SENIOR CITIZENS THANKSGIVING DINNER hosted by the FRATERNAL ORDER OF THE EAGLES: Saturday, November 18, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 1151 S. Galena Street, Aurora. Anyone 55+ years of age may attend. No reservations are needed if you plan to attend in person. If you prefer delivery, call before November 10. Please call Barb at 303-690-8418 or Lavona at 303-6935871. Feel free to leave a message.
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Windsor Writers Theme: BUCKET LIST I Used to Keep a Bucket List by Marilynn Reeves
I used to keep a bucket list of things to do when I retired. And all the places I wanted to go. I really felt inspired! I dreamt of sailing round the world to Mozambique and Timbuctoo. And maybe even take in the sights at a place called Katmandu. And when I got to China, as the Great Wall I’d walk along I might consider going on to see the City of Hong Kong. I wanted to see New England, and take in New York City. But it wasn’t in my destiny. It’s really quite a pity. I wanted to take a trip on a raft down the mighty Amazon. I hear the river is a mile wide with impenetrable rain forest on either side. Oh, what a thrill that would be, to be surrounded by all that greenery! And sky diving was something else I wanted to try. I’d buckle up my parachute, And when the plane was way up high in the sky, I’d jump off, and feel like I could fly! I thought those exciting things would be ever so much fun! But when I reached the age of 65 I wondered what I’d been thinking. That I would have as much energy as I did when I was young? Plus another minor inconvenience – I also lacked the funds! So now I sit here in the comfort of my home, the temperature set at 70. And now that I’ve turned 81, Even though the world I’ll never roam, I can still have fun aplenty. At just the touch a button. the whole world comes to me whenever I desire. All those places I wanted to see I can now enjoy virtually, As I sit in the comfort of my E-Z chair and turn on my TV.
Buckets by Sandra Windsor My shiny red metal sand pail with its matching shovel sat on my small table with my other treasures just waiting for the announcement that we were off for the beach. This bucket and I were a team, just perfect for the Lake Michigan sand where I would pack the slightly damp sand tightly into my red bucket. Then, oh so carefully, I would place the rim on the beach, quickly flip it over, remove the pail, and I had my first house. I would continue this process until I had a neighborhood of house-like shapes. Then, with the shovel, I would carve a door and a couple of windows into each, bringing my sand neighborhood alive. Time passed and my red pail became a repository for my crayons and pencils. I would love the feel of the waxy sticks on my fingers as I swished them around looking for just the perfect color. Over the years the crayolas were replaced by other writing instruments and treasures. I grew, my treasures grew, and I soon needed a larger container. Sometimes it was a decorative box, sometimes a basket and once a specially designed walnut box my father created for me. “Sandra” was spelled across the top. Sand pails, boxes, baskets, all with one purpose: to hold those memories from my growing up years. Sooner than I had anticipated, I was packing up for college. My childhood treasures would need to remain behind, most likely reminders to my mom that she once had a little girl whose memories could be found in these containers. Marriage, a family, new buckets, often more serious containers like photo albums, important documents alongside first baby shoes, pressed flowers marking anniversaries and proms. One bucket could not possibly hold all these memories, so I bought more containers, filled those. It wasn’t that I was just filling buckets, I was savoring the specialness of my life with the five other people who formed my family. Then, my children married, started families and moved far away from me and the boxes of memories. But they were their memories also, so I packed up their baby books and shoes and mailed them off to become part of their memory buckets. Twice, I have downsized, packing up my disorganized treasures each time. They now fill a trunk: my journals, love letters, awards, poems from my husband, special ribbons, pressed flowers and oh, so many photos. My bucket has upsized from that red sand pail to my trunk, all to savor and remind me of the abundant joys that have been my life. Some years hence I imagine a young girl discovering an old trunk in her grandmother’s attic. She opens it to find marvelous treasures like ancient journals, scrapbooks and photo albums of people she’s never seen before. And then what about favorite books with notes and flowers pressed between their pages. She smiles, looks up at the sun’s rays filtering into the forgottenness and asks, “Who was she?”
Bucket Lists and Pointless Meanderings by Dennis Payton Knight Do you keep lists? If not, I’m sorry for you, because it’s in the act of looking forward that we make them, and if you’ve lost interest in doing that, then it’s time to put the pencil back in the drawer. You don’t even need a notepad. Although I don’t have it written down, I’ve kept such a list in my noodle for a long time, and now and then I get to check something off. Last year it was Ireland, and in getting there, I scooped up amazing days I hadn’t previously contemplated in Scotland and Iceland There are still unchecked boxes on my list of places to go, and I keep inserting more in no specific order. Like Hawaii and the Caribbean, the upper Michigan peninsula is waiting for me. One of these days I would like to drive to Glacier National Park and then poke my way into Canada to see the wonders of Banff. While I’m up there, I will hop the Canadian Pacific and see the country from coast to coast. Someday, California’s majestic redwood forests will leave me speechless. All these wishful, wispy vagaries are worthy of my still growing bucket list. My urges to travel, however, are mostly satisfied by going out for a spontaneous day in the car without pointing it to any intended destination in the same hazy way I have plotted the scope of this essay. Last month I invited my friend Pete along to drive into Wyoming with a vague notion Bucket Lists continued on page 36
The Windsor Writers group meets weekly on Mondays at 9 a.m. in the Aspen Room. Join us for the joy of writing and sharing short pieces weekly on a variety of topics that members take turns choosing. No qualifications needed, just creative folks who enjoy writing and sharing ideas and stories.
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DUAL MASTER 2B/2B, 1200 SF, 1st floor unit at 9300 E. Center Ave (east facing)! Spacious condo with updated kitchen appliances, a/c units and fans in both bedrooms. Central heat. Detached garage (right next to building). 3x3 storage unit (located in building). Laundry units (in building on upper level). Double padded carpet in both bedrooms and living room. First floor access through the lanai room (attached to condo). Available November 1st. Call Shayla Bouknight at 720-527-4618 for a showing and more information.
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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.
SQUEAKY CLEAN WITH JENNA LEIGH-Fast, thorough, and reliable. Call for free consultation 720-978-4470. WG RESIDENT WITH 30 YEARS caregiver experience. Very reliable, also run errands, good references. Loretta Wright 720-681-7147. FOR ALL YOUR SEWING & ALTERATION needs, custom made and more. Please call Soledad 303-399-5513 (No texts) Windsor Gardens resident. TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. WG resident can provide transportation to DIA. Call Kathy at 720-480-6486. DO YOU NEED TRANSPORTATION to DIA – dr. appts – personal appts – shopping? Call Katherine 303-725-9353 (WGR) SEWING SERVICES! Alterations/repairs on clothing, home decor, needlework/quilt finishing. WG resident w/great quality and prices. Call/text Pam at 607-639-1274.
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.
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.
I’LL PURCHASE YOUR CONDO! Any condition. Quick close or flexible. WG experience, Colorado Company. 470-306-2624 Chelsea Properties, LLC.
HANDYMAN DENVER #1 Laminate floors/painting & more. Greg 970-4855082 WG Resident. CATLOVER’S CAT CARE Yvonne Refs 303-548-6230.
CASH FOR KEYS, No Realtor fees!! Need to sell your Windsor Gardens Condo Now? Old, dated, ugly? Don’t want to spend money on updating? I have buyers that will buy your condo for a fair price. All cash, you pick the closing date, no commissions, or cost, sell as is, no need to clean, leave unwanted items behind! Call Carol Guzman, Your Castle Real Estate 303929-3157.
ERRAND RUNNER - PROVEN EXPERIENCE as a personal assistant. References upon request. Proactive, detail orientated and organized. As a personal assistant I will run your errands, grocery shop, take you to appointments, and whatever else needs to be done 303-507-9196.
ITEMS FOR SALE MOVING, EVERYTHING GOES! Furniture, living room, bedroom, office. Great condition. Paintings, pictures, lamps, kitchen dishes, microwave & more. Call Susan 310-924-1744. ITEMS WANTED CASH FOR UNWANTED CARS, trucks, RVs, guns, gold, & property Rueben 720-434-8042. SAVE MONEY & MAKE MONEY! Donate (tax deductible) your seldom used vehicle to help single mothers in need. Hands of The Carpenter (Handsofthecarpenter.org) 720-710-8822. Will pick your vehicle up, fix it up as appropriate, and help a single mother keep her job and drive her family safely. Hands has opened a new facility to serve single mothers in need from East Denver and Aurora. The new location is 10401 E. Idaho Place, just North of the Havana Costco. SERVICES PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES – Eco friendly, dependable, and trustworthy. Flexible availability. Shay 303-562-6368. NAILS & SKIN CARE BY CATHY I have 35 yrs experience in manicures,pedicures,Waxing, Eyelash/Eyebrow dyes. I am mobile & will come to you. Please call for Appt. 303-549-3854.
LANAI WINDOW CLEANING For Windsor Gardens residents. Thorough cleaning of lanai windows inside & outside. Detailed and Professional. Friendly and Reliable. Please call Bob 720-621-7767. CAREGIVER, CLEANING & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 720-2661261. HANDYMAN, PAINTING, MOVING, etc. Experienced in remodeling at WG. WG resident. Let me know if you need any help. Thank you! Kevin 720-984-2043. CAREGIVER, CHORES & MORE. I can help you as a certified C N A or in any other way you need. Personal care, cleaning, shopping, running errands, organizing, cooking, painting, filing, sewing, etc. 10 years’ experience. Dependable, friendly & trustworthy. Call Lisa 815-342-6444. EXPERIENCED DOG WALKING & SITTING. WG resident Mary at 303249-5319. PERSONAL TRAINING: We bring the workout to you! Customized, creative, and convenient -- right here at WG! Experienced with senior fitness and training. GYMGUYZ Denver South 303-848-8491. COMPANIONSHIP & SERVICES: WG resident available for meal prep, errands, and more. Carol 484-686-1351. GOOD CAREGIVER & CNA 10 yrs. exp. Birekti 720-312-8035.
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SERVICE DIRECTORY The Windsor Gardens Association, including its board of directors and employees and the Windsor Life staff, are not responsible or liable for any of the services or products advertised in the Windsor Life publication, nor do we endorse any advertisement, product or service. The association recommends that you thoroughly research any product or service and check references prior to hiring any individual or company. AIR CONDITIONING Air Conditioner Sales & Service Tom Grace 2443 S. University #211 303-755-2111 or tmmytomato@aol.com APPLIANCE REPAIR A to Z Appliance Repair Refrigerators, Stoves, Dishwashers, Disposals. Senior Discount Call Dave 303-371-4229 Snappy Appliance Repair For all your appliance repair needs. Dishwasher/Fridge/oven/stove Gabe Sande 720-338-7579 ATTORNEYS Kirch, Rounds & Bowman PC Estate Planning/Admin, Real Estate Over 40 yrs combined legal experience www.dwkpc.net 303-671-7726 COMPUTER SERVICES Affordable Computer Repairs, Etc. Computers, laptops, i-Phones, i-Pads Tablets, VCRs, Roku, Errands, Etc. Monica 303-875-5837 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
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Asgard Flooring Hardwood, laminate, waterproof vinyl Insured, Windsor Gardens references. 720-461-9233 asgardflooring@hotmail.com
Flexible and Reliable PC Days or Overnights 25 Years’ Experience Jenny 720-620-0055
Sky Rise Carpet Cleaning LLC A Full Restorative Carpet Cleaning Tile, Grout, Upholstery and Area rugs Adam Hursh 720-251-5194
Grace Care Healthcare, Homecare Services Home & window cleaning, Transportation 720-276-8713, 720-327-6860
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 SERVICES 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
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 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
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SERVICE DIRECTORY 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 20 Yrs. Experience-Licensed & Insured Clock Starts at Your Door 303-931-6135 www.smallworldmovers@us PAINTING
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Metro Brokers-Pete Withers Living and working in Windsor Gardens Get top dollar for your condo. 303-881-7651, bestindenver@comcast.net
Wright, Wayne Master Plumber Service and Repair Kitchen+Bath, Balanced Shower Valves 303-344-2637
Schoenecker & Co. Knowledgeable and Experienced Sell Fast for Top Dollar. WG Resident Mike 303-898-3963
REAL ESTATE Barlow, Chad HomeSmart ChadBarlowHomeFinder.com 720-422-1979
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Handy Manny Painting Also repair walls, prep, paint Clean-up & organize with perfection 303-521-0063 – website: dancemanny.com
Braun, Dan Home Smart of Cherry Creek Helping buy & sell in WG since 1993 303-883-5881
Alfa Blinds, Blinds by Tomorrow At Alfa Blinds we Make, Install Repair & Clean Blinds by Tomorrow 303-366-9266, 60 S. Havana St, #612
Serenity Now Home Services LLC Painting, Drywall repair, Clean-up Locally Owned, Owner Operated Bob 720-621-7767
Coldwell Banker, Cheryl Lohuis Realtor & WG Owner. Your time 2 Buy! Have owned 3 homes here & Love it! 303-522-6161 AColoradohome4u.com
Serenity Now Home Services LLC Window Cleaning to Brighten Your Day Locally Owned, Owner Operated Bob 720-621-7767
Grossman, Amy and Scott See our Ad-Back Page of Windsor Life www.tourwindsorgardens.com 303-941-9436
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 Word of Mouth Plumbing Residential plumbing and repair Same-day service Call us 720-329-0216
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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
Alfa Blinds, Blinds by Tomorrow At Alfa Blinds we Make, Install Repair & Clean Blinds by Tomorrow 303-366-9266, 60 S. Havana St, #612 Master Blinds Services LLC Sale, Repair, Clean 12445 E 39th Ave #306 303-518-4307 WINDOW INSTALLATION & REPAIR Grande Vista, Inc. Windows, Doors & Enclosed Lanais 1550 Larimer St., #454, Denver 80202 Carlos Perez 303-777-4500
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Trivia Historically, what are the four oceans? Who was Edward Smith? How much does a 1919 Ford Model T weigh? On average, how long does a female tarantula live? Where is the lowest place on Earth? Answers for Trivia
4. 20 years 3. 1395 pounds 2. Captain of the Titanic 1. Atlantic, Pacific, Indian and Arctic
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
5. Dead Sea
to see old stomping grounds he writes about. First, we wandered through the beautiful nothingness of Colorado’s Pawnee National Grasslands where we found a ghost town of a place called Keota. It is a once-thriving village on a sinceabandoned branch of the Burlington railroad once known as the “Prairie Dog Express.” The Colorado History Museum downtown has recreated Keota in a living exhibit with a bouncing virtual ride in a Model T. Heading north, we crossed the state line, drove through Torrington and Fort Laramie. Pete then had me drive to where he spent childhood years, Hartville, a hilly mining town, little changed, where he could identify every detail, and a pretty place to grow up. He then directed me to nearby Guernsey on the banks of the North Platte River to see wagon ruts in sandstone deeply cut by pioneers on the Oregon Trail checking off their own bucket lists. Then, still doing no more than pointing the steering wheel, now westerly, we drove through Wheatland, then took the Bosler cutoff through beautiful rolling foothills and along the southern slopes of the Laramie Range, emerging about twenty miles from Laramie, my own hometown. Now, fellow readers, I remind you the point of this essay was to not even have a point. I’m glad you could just meander a bit with me and Pete. Someday soon, we will again point the car nowhere in particular. Want to join us?
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The Grossman Team: Harper, Amy, & Scott