July 2020

WINDSOR

Volume 18, Issue 7

July 2020 PRESIDENT’S PEN Dear Windsor Gardens Neighbors,

Michele Compton, Board President

Did you get a chance to read the Windsor Life last month? I know some of the articles were longer than usual, but they were crammed full of amazing details and insights.

In Paul Reynolds and Monica Schonteich’s column, Windsor Wellness, Paul shared the advice his grandmother gave him to “just do your best and always be true to your word.”

In Rebecca Zazueta’s article she speaks of the importance of trust in a working relationship and how valuable that is to her personally. Which, by the way, she has earned in stellar fashion in the past two months!

In Bill Walsh’s Maintenance Matters column he reaffirms that “…the people of Windsor Gardens have proven once again that the community is one of a kind.”

I hope you get a chance to revisit these articles. I think you will find them worthy of your time to read or re-read.

Another unique article was the recognition of the dedication of our Flag Corp, the people who faithfully put up and take down our American flags. We can never say often enough how much we appreciate the volunteers that quietly make our community better.

One other quote worth noting was again from Paul Reynolds. He said, “We aim to PRESIDEN'T PEN continued on page 4

In This Issue Committee Meetings.................................... pg 3 Letters............................................................. pg 3 In Remembrance........................................... pg 3 Notes from the General Manager........... pg 5 Board in Motion............................................ pg 7 COVID-19 Notices & Updates.................. pg 7 Building Rep Questions............................... pg 8 From Councilwoman Sawyer...................... pg 9 Admin Office Walk-in Services...............pg 11 Down to Earth (grounds column)..............pg 12 Maintenance Matters................................pg 13 Summertime Reminders.............................pg 14 Real Estate Investors Offering Under-the-Market Prices....................pg 15

Dear Cop Shop..........................................pg 15 Community Response Statistics................pg 15 Artist Profile................................................pg 16 Resident Profiles.........................................pg 16 Windsor Wellness......................................pg 17 Photo Album....................................... pgs 18-19 Activities.............................................. pgs 20-23 Emerald Greens Golf Club......................pg 24 Windsor Writers............................... pgs 25-27 Puzzles and Trivia......................................pg 28 Classifieds ..................................................pg 29 Service Directory.............................. pgs 30-31

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Visit our website at www.windsorgardensdenver.org 2020 Board Officers & Committees

Association Contacts

OPERATIONS COMMITTEES

Administration

Executive Committee y Michele Compton, President y Dennis Knight, Vice President y Mike Lopez, Treasurer y Jane Doyle, Secretary Architectural Review y Roni Reynolds, Chair y Jane Doyle, Board y BJ Barnes, Resident y Carl Bruckman, Resident y Joel Bulik, Resident y Cleo Dioletis, Resident y Sally Holloway, Resident Auditing y Dean Deverick, Chair y Dennis Knight, Board y Mike Lopez, Board y Sharon Holsapple, Resident y Jeanne Lee, Resident y Marilyn Tyler, Resident Board Election y Mike Lopez, Chair y Dean Deverick, Board y Dennis Knight, Board y Ken DeHate, Resident y Donna Sanford, Resident Employee Relations/Safety y Dean Deverick, Chair y Roni Reynolds, Board y Debra Adams, Resident y Ginny Cox, Resident y Phyllis Davis, Resident y Jan Sheppard, Resident y David Clinkinbeard, Employee y Shane Fair, Employee y Jacob Pacheco, Employee Finance y Mike Lopez, Chair y Dennis Knight, Board y Dean Deverick, Board y Bobbie Mays, Board

y Debra Adams, Resident y Hap Hansen, Resident y Marilyn Tyler, Resident Grievance y Bobbie Mays, Chair y Jane Doyle, Board y Sue Freehling, Resident y Dixie Holm, Resident y Anne Price, Resident y Gary Roll, Resident y Jim Wright, Resident Insurance y Bobbie Mays, Chair y Dean Deverick, Board y Carol Brooks, Resident y Barb Ellis, Resident Long Range Planning / Operations y Dennis Knight, Chair y Mike Lopez, Board y Bobbie Mays, Board y Dick Gilmore, Resident y Dean Holm, Resident y Sharon Holsapple, Resident y John Young, Non-resident Owner y Bill Walsh, Employee Policy/Governing Docs/Rentals y Jane Doyle, Chair y Dennis Knight, Board y Dick Gilmore, Resident y Anne Price, Resident y Donna Sanford, Resident y Jan Sheppard, Resident y Gary Tucker, Resident Underground Garage y Roni Reynolds, Board y Bobbie Mays, Board y Clint Allen, Resident y Carl Bruckman, Resident y Barbara Dey, Resident y Reuel Hunt, Resident y William Laub, Resident

303-364-7485 Office Hours 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

General Manager: Rebecca Zazueta, email: rzazueta@wgamail.com Community Life Manager: Cari Ervin, email: cervin@wgamail.com Business Manager: Tammy Tafoya, email: ttafoya@wgamail.com Community Administrator: Patricia Frawley, email: pfrawley@wgamail.com Director of Community Response: Chris Scovil, email: cscovil@wgamail.com Covenant Enforcement Admin. Asst.: Tina Patnode, email: tpatnode@wgamail.com Front Office Manager: Liz Nickel, email: lnickel@wgamail.com Receptionists: Katie Monasmith, email: kmonasmith@wgamail.com Susan Hunt (part-time), email: shunt@wgamail.com Office Project Coordinator: Melissa Masek, email: mmasek@wgamail.com Accounting Manager: Debra Ford, email: dford@wgamail.com Administrative Assistant: Karen Arellano, email: karellano@wgamail.com

Community Response 303-364-4924 Chief: Euell Santistevan, email: esantistevan@wgamail.com

Activities 303-364-9141 Activities Director: Ellie Wilkins, email: ewilkins@wgamail.com Assistant Activities Director: Renee Jennings, email: rjennings@wgamail.com

Golf Shop & Course 303-366-3133 Golf Pro: Doug Mallon, email: dmallon@wgamail.com

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

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

Board Members

COMMUNITY LIFE COMMITTEES Building Representative Zone Committee (BRZC) Roni Reynolds / Donna Sanford, Co-Chairs Zone 1: Marilyn Tyler Zone 2: Barb Penn Zone 3: Kelli Schuttinga Zone 4: Mary Carol Ooten Zone 5: Lisa Davis Zone 6: Ken DeHate Zone 7: Jean McCoy Activities y Dean Deverick, Chair y Mike Lopez, Board y Bobbie Mays, Board y Barb Ellis, Resident y Daryle Schneider, Resident Foundation y Dennis Knight, Chair y Bobbie Mays, Board y Cathi Allen, Resident y Tom Friesen, Resident y Jim Hill, Resident y Reuel Hunt, Resident y Laura Quintano, Resident y Donna Sanford, Resident y John Young, Non-resident Owner Golf y Jane Doyle, Chair y Bobbie Mays, Board y Joan Stringfield, Resident y Beth Vaden, Resident

y Jim Wright, Resident y Men’s League Pres. y Women’s League Pres.

Long Range Planning / Community Life y Jane Doyle, Chair y Roni Reynolds, Board y Cathi Allen, Resident y Tom Friesen, Resident y Jim Hill, Resident y Monica McKenzie, Resident y Anne Price, Resident y Laura Quintano, Resident Public Relations/Marketing y Dennis Knight, Chair y Dean Deverick, Board y Jane Doyle, Board y Mark Bonsell, Resident y Nancy Delhay, Resident y Jeanne Lee, Resident y Alan Schneider, Resident y Kathy Young, Resident Restaurant y Mike Lopez, Chair y Roni Reynolds, Board y Lanny Dick, Resident y Sue Freehling, Resident y Susan Schmidt, Resident y Joan Stringfield, Resident y Gary Tucker, Resident

Email: board@wgamail.com President: Vice Pres.: Treasurer: Secretary: Asst. Treasurer: Asst. Secretary Director-at-Large:

Michele Compton Dennis Knight Mike Lopez Jane Doyle Bobbie Mays Dean Deverick Roni Reynolds

Building Representative Zone Committee (BRZC) Email: brzc@wgamail.com

Association Offices Closed Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving Christmas Eve Christmas New Year’s Day

Friday, July 3, 2020 Monday, September 7, 2020 Thursday, November 26, 2020 Friday, November 27, 2020 Thursday, December 24, 2020 Friday, December 25, 2020 Friday, January 1, 2021 Cover artwork: istockphoto.com

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Like or follow us at www.facebook.com/WindsorGardensAssociation Community Meetings Public Relations Committee, Thursday, July 2, at 1:30 p.m.

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Audit Committee, Friday, July 10, 9:30 a.m.

Committee will meet in the administration office. Due to gathering restrictions, meeting attendance will be limited to committee members only.

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

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Board Election Committee, Tuesday, July 14, at 9:30 a.m.

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Windsor Life: The News of Windsor Gardens

Editor: Lori Colvin WindsorLife@wgamail.com Advertising: Karen Arellano, 303-364-7485, karellano@wgamail.com

Submissions due the 10th of the month prior to the month of publication.

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 thoroughly 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 The Windsor Gardens Association's Declaration (with amendments), bylaws and policies are available on the association's website at www.windsorgardensdenver.org.

Your Turn: Write a Letter Letters submitted to Windsor Life are published at the discretion of the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors and the editors. Letters are subject to editing, including the length and grammar and are limited to 300 words in most cases. Letters containing obvious factual inaccuracies, unattributed facts and quotes or libelous statements will not be printed.

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

E-mail to: WindsorLife@wgamail.com Mail to: Windsor Life, 595 S. Clinton St., Denver, CO 80247

Maintenance to the Rescue I'd like to send a great big thank you to the staff who responded to my anxious call for help when I discovered backups of someone's waste water in my sink in Building 36.

The gentleman answering the phone when I called was so sympathetic and helpful. He allayed my anxiety by telling me he would send someone over right away. Two gentlemen showed up in about 10 minutes. When they discovered the clean out was in my neighbor's unit, one went to unclog the drain while the other used a shop vac to clean up the dirty water in my sink, on the floor and in my dishwasher leaving very little mess for me to contend with.

It took over an hour as the clog was quite deep in the lines, but the problem was solved.

I'd like to remind residents again not to use their garbage disposals.

I quit using mine a couple of years ago. Clogged drains might not affect you, but they will affect someone in your building.

Helen White LETTERS continued on page 10

In Remembrance If you wish 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.

Norma Crowell, a resident of Windsor Gardens for over thirty years, passed away on Monday, June 15, 2020. Norma had also lived in Honolulu for many years, where she met and married a police officer and avid golfer. A professional artist, Norma would take along her sketch pad and watercolors and paint while her husband played golf.

Returning to Colorado after he passed away, Norma donated several of her paintings to the Channel 6 Auction. She was also a patron of the Denver Botanic Gardens and the Denver Art Museum.

Norma was very active in Windsor Gardens and was the representative for Building 13 for over fifteen years. She knew all the rules and regulations almost by heart. And Norma had a very big heart!

Unfailingly kind, she always greeted everyone with a friendly ‘Aloha!’

An attractive blonde, she would dress ‘to the nines’ – even if she was only going down the hall to check her mail.

Those of us who knew and loved her, bid Norma ‘Aloha!’ and a fond farewell.

David W. Ostrom Jr., a resident of Building 32, passed peacefully on June 15, 2020, from terminal illness (severe interstitial lung disease).

IN REMEMBRANCE continued on page 10

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PRESIDENT'S PEN continued from page 1 live and breathe our ideals in order to create change in ourselves and in the world around us.” I think that sums up well our goal at Windsor Gardens.

One way residents of Windsor Gardens create change is serving on the board of directors. The election process this year will be a little different as is just about everything else. The board election committee will be getting a late start in organizing the information meeting where perspective candidates can ask questions of current board members about the job. Another difference is there will be four board positions

to be elected rather than the usual two or three. Please stay tuned to hear more details about the process as it gets scheduled. And, please consider running if you have an interest and have the time to dedicate to the community.

I can’t close this letter without saying again how much I appreciate this community being considerate, being careful and being kind. You are a one-of-a-kind community!

Michele

MEETINGS continued from page 3 Board Ad Hoc HOA Assessments, Monday, July 13, at 10 a.m.

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Restaurant Committee, Tuesday, July 14, at 3 p.m.

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Activities Committee, Wednesday, July 15, at 9:30 a.m.

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BRZC, Thursday, July 16, at 9:30 a.m.

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Architectural Review Committee, Tuesday, July 21, at 9:30 a.m.

Committee will meet in person in the auditorium.

Board of Directors, Wednesday, July 22, at 9:30 a.m.

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Notes from the General Manager Recovery and a New Normal

50 and 54. Building 82 has been painted. Building 42 and 49 are the next buildings to be painted.

From Rebecca Zazueta, General Manager The month of June has shown us glimpses of recovery and what the new normal looks like. There were no COVID-19 cases reported in June, and 10 out of our 11 positive cases moved into recovery status.

With this progress, the state officially removed the active outbreak status they issued for the community in April. This was our first big step in recovery as a community. We are now under the Safer at Home and In the Vast Great Outdoors order issued by the state and adopted by the city of Denver. The prior orders have been removed from every building entrance and replaced with new mask and essential visitor guidance.

In the past 30 days we have opened the benches and picnic areas, the outdoor pool and the fitness center.

The fruit stand made their first appearance for the summer in our auditorium parking lot, and we had our first successful food truck event, with more to come.

We have opened the golf course to the public and moved yoga and tai chi classes into the auditorium.

We have returned to many of our regular business items, which were placed on hold during the height of the COVID-19 emergency, and we have restarted several committee meetings via Zoom. The progress feels good, and the community is active once again, albeit in masks most of the time. Summer is here and the beautiful flowers are in bloom. For many of us, it is a welcome sign of recovery and our new normal.

Windsor Gardens staff members have settled into our new normal work routine of temperature and symptom checks in the morning. Maintenance and grounds crews then report to designated PODs instead of the warehouse, maintaining social distancing, wearing masks, using hand sanitizer and washing hands regularly.

In the administrative office we are following similar safety protocols, but with only 50% of our staff working on site in the office. To accommodate this schedule, some staff members telework from home a couple days per week, some work on Saturdays and others have staggered schedules. We will continue to follow the guidance for office spaces under the stayat-home order through the month August.

As we move into September, we will need to re-evaluate our office schedule, as well as the maintenance and grounds departments PODs as many have outdoor accommodations that will not be conducive for the winter months.

Department Updates

In the community response department, we have returned to regular operating protocols, which include response to medical calls and patient contact. Residents are still encouraged to call 911 in a true medical emergency and then call community response for assistance.

Residents will be asked screening questions so that the officer knows what precautions need to be taken before responding to the call.

Reduce, Refund or Rebate the HOA Assessment

Over the past couple of months, I have received requests from residents to reduce, refund or rebate their HOA assessment. The reasons they have provided include the insurance premium that came in less than anticipated, the PPP 3 Important loan that added $718K in income to the budget, and Reminders for July the facilities that are closed. I have also received 1. Please continue to a few emails stating that we should stop capital take all recommended improvement projects to offset increases in dues. precautions and remember Here are my responses: that COVID-19 is still The 60-day suspension of the assessment increase a significant risk to our was in response to the emergency circumstances and community.

We will was made possible because the insurance premium continue to evaluate what was less than budgeted. other facilities can be reopened and what activities The Payroll Protection Program loan (PPP loan) can resume. Information will allowed the association to retain staff during the height be shared as decisions are of the COVID-19 pandemic, and it will play a significant made. role in our financial health for the remaining portion of this fiscal year. However, just like any loan, the PPP 2. Please do not walk in loan is a liability to the association until we submit our the street. We continue to loan forgiveness application and receive confirmation receive reports of close that the full balance of the loan, $718,000, has been pedestrian versus vehicle forgiven. The SBA guidance has changed from last encounters, especially early month, and we now have 24 weeks to spend down in the morning and late at the loan funding. It is still our goal to spend down the night. loan funds and submit our forgiveness application as 3. Car break-ins are on soon as possible. the rise this time of year.

Even though facilities remain closed and activities Please be sure to lock your are limited, we still have to pay for property taxes, car and take any valuables trash services, water, sewer, electricity for common into your unit. Community areas, insurance, janitorial expenses, equipment Response continues to and infrastructure and common area repairs and find garage doors left open maintenance. and numerous vehicles We also have had unanticipated expenses associated parked and unattended with with COVID-19, such as the additional cleaning and their windows rolled down, disinfecting that is required in all residential buildings, especially at night. the professional cleaning and disinfecting in buildings with confirmed cases and personal protective equipment that is required for staff.

The maintenance department is back to scheduling water shutoffs and carpet cleaning and is entering units for most non-emergent work orders.

And, we do not know how COVID will impact the community over the course of the next several months. There could be another round of stay at home orders or outbreaks within our community, and we need to be financially prepared to deal with those possible events.

The grounds crew has done an amazing job getting caught up on spring and summer duties. Annual plantings were completed as well as perennial and shrub installations. Tree installations are planned for the first week of July. And tree maintenance will continue.

Concerning the suggestions to postpone capital improvement projects, our delaying any of these maintenance and repair projects increases the chance of deferred maintenance and expenses overall.

Continuing with these projects, on schedule, protects property values

The paint crew has completed soffit repairs and bat mitigation for several buildings including Buildings 18, 24, 28, 32, 34, 38, 42, 46,

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NOTES FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER continued from page 5 and keeps the community relevant and desirable for our residents Capital Projects and to those looking to purchase property. For any given project, We have completed boiler replacements in Buildings 66 and 37 and i.e. painting, remodeling hallways, replacing roofs, replacing boilers, will be moving to Building 28. etc., it takes several years to complete the work in We will be starting a large roofing replacement all the buildings within Windsor Gardens. By the time project that is a result of the July 6, 2019, hailstorm. we complete the whole community, it is often time to This insurance claim will include the replacement restart the process.

AD HOC of garage roofs in Parking Lots 1 through 7 (partial Windsor Gardens is nearly 60 years old and our HOA replacements in lots 5, 6 & 7), roof replacement on ongoing expenses to repair and maintain our Building 1 and the gazebo by the pool. The work is ASSESSMENTS infrastructure are a definite and continued liability scheduled to begin in July. for our community. Our focus should be on how we COMMITTEE The hallway redecorating project has restarted. New implement these projects, identifying where we can First meeting is Monday, carpet selections have been approved to replace the find cost savings within each project, and ensuring original carpet selections that are no longer available. that we execute the work well.

July 13, at 10 a.m. via Buildings impacted by this change have been notified.

Zoom. See meeting New Ad Hoc Committee for HOA We will conduct inspections in buildings that were completed last year to ensure that all unit doors have Assessments details on page 4. been painted in accordance with current policy.

The fiscal year is still young and there are many The underground garage project will be restarted in unknowns; however, it is understood that rising HOA August. The underground garage committee will be assessments are a significant concern for many meeting at the end of July. residents. An ad hoc committee made up of board members has been organized to initiate a conversation about the HOA assessment, Request for Proposal for the Restaurant to provide additional details on the financial business that has already occurred this year and to brainstorm about potential ways to stabilize The Request for Proposal (RFP) for the restaurant was reissued on the HOA assessment. The first meeting is scheduled for Monday, June 26 with the hope of identifying a new operator and lessee by July 13, at 10 a.m. via Zoom and owners are welcome to observe the September. The RFP is available on the association’s website under meeting. Please see the Zoom meeting details on page 4. the resource center tab and restaurant file.

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Board in Motion The Board of Directors approved the following motions at the June 26, 2020, board meeting: Finance Committee motion to transfer $348,764.08 to the capital reserve account.

Finance Committee motion to transfer $136,419.19 to the capital reserve account to represents the June 2020 insurance loan payment from the operating account.

Restaurant Committee amended motion to extend the Request for Proposal (RFP) period to July 31, 2020.

Motion that the association enter into lease negotiations with Paul Reynolds and Monica Schonteich for the operation of the proposed Daily Apple Clinic subject to final approval of the board of directors.

Motion for the association to cover the cost of the attorney fees to design the lease agreement for the proposed Daily Apple Clinic.

Motion to proceed with the judicial foreclosure of a unit.

Motion to add Bobbie Mays to the Activities Committee.

At a special board of directors meeting on June 11, 2020, the board approved the following motions: Motion to accept the replacement of Lee Nicholson with Dean Deverick on the board due to her resignation from the board of directors.

Motion to accept the resignation of Dixie Holm from the restaurant committee.

Motion to approve the new board officer positions: Jane Doyle as secretary and Dean Deverick as assistant secretary.

At a special board of directors meeting on June 22, 2020, the board approved the following motions: Motion to approve the three new building hallway carpet selections and the two walk-off carpet selections.

Transition to Safer at Home and in the Vast, Great Outdoors Order The association’s active outbreak status has been resolved. The association and all residents are now transitioned to the Safer at Home and In the Vast, Great Outdoors order that was issued by the State of Colorado and adopted by the City and County of Denver.

Confirmed Resident COVID-19 Cases

All Visitors and Residents Required to Wear Masks

No new cases have been reported since May 22. All buildings with previously confirmed cases have been released from special Denver Department of Public Health and Environment orders.

Mask requirements are revised as of June 17, 2020, and are as follows:

Status of 11 Residents with Confirmed COVID-19 Confirmed Deaths: 1 Residents in Hospital: 0 Residents in Rehab: 0 Residents in Home Isolation: 0 Residents Recovered / Discharged: 10

Essential Visitors Only Continues Residents are strongly encouraged to continue essential visitation in buildings due to the high-risk population in Windsor Gardens.

Essential individuals generally include association staff, medical providers/care givers, vendors contracted for necessary work in the units or building, real estate professionals and individuals necessary for the physical and/or mental wellbeing of the residents.

The association is not staffed to monitor visitors in each building.

Each resident is responsible for their visitors and is encouraged to follow the recommendations below: Visitors should limit their movement within the building to the resident’s unit, unless they are assisting with laundry, trash, mail, or other services for the resident.

Visitors must wear a mask when they are in the building but not inside of the resident’s unit.

Visitors should limit surfaces touched within the building.

Visitors should limit their physical contact to the resident they are visiting.

Visitors should perform frequent hand washing and utilize hand sanitizer when water and soap are not available.

The face covering order issued by the Denver Department of Public Health and Environment REQUIRES everyone to wear a mask when you leave your home (unit). Within Windsor Gardens this means: Masks must be worn in building common areas, which include, but are not limited to hallways, elevators, interior stairwells, laundry rooms, and lobbies.

Masks are also required when interacting with staff, including when staff enters your unit.

Other common areas and community activities may have specific rules regarding masks. Please follow that specific guidance.

Masks are not required when you are outdoors in Windsor Gardens, but they are strongly encouraged when they can be worn safely and when you are with others that are not part of your household.

Masks are not required: At home (inside of your unit), In the car, or When it inhibits a person’s health.* *Masks are not required if a mask inhibits a person’s health.

Residents and visitors who do not wear masks are required to exercise proper physical distancing and should not go into areas where other residents and visitors are in close proximity.

Real Estate Showings Real estate showings are now allowed in all buildings, including buildings with previously confirmed COVID-19 cases. The above mask requirements extend to all visitors, including real estate agents and clients who are visiting the community. Specifically, agents and clients are required to wear masks when they are inside of buildings.

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Building Reps: Please Go to Your Zone Rep with your Questions While they are working on a new process for future BRC meetings, the BRZC co-chairs, Roni Reynolds and Donna Sanford, hope to help building representatives and zone representatives get answers for the questions they may have. They request that building representatives take their questions to their zone representative, and if the zone representative doesn't have the answer, they will go to Roni or Donna. If Roni and Donna do not have the answers, they will contact the appropriate office staff member for clarification.

REAL ESTATE SHOWINGS continued from page 7 Other Guidelines for Real Estate Showings 1. Visitors must limit their movement within the building and go directly to the unit where the showing will occur. Please do not include common areas in showings at this time. Listing agents should include photos of common areas within the online listing and inside of the unit. Common areas may be viewed in person once the unit is under contract and during the inspection or appraisal process. Common areas include laundry rooms, trash chute/room, storage areas, mail / vestibule, elevator, lobby areas, above ground or underground garages and any other common areas or amenities.

2. Visitors must limit surfaces touched within the building. The Association appreciates assistance from agents in ensuring that all common area surfaces touched during the showing, i.e. door handles and knobs, elevator buttons, handrails, etc., are wiped down with disinfectant wipes when leaving the building. Please do not use any other disinfectant chemicals or products. If disinfectant wipes are not available, please minimize the surfaces touched during showings. If possible, have one person open the doors and push the elevator buttons.

3. Visitors must limit their physical contact with residents in the building. If the unit is occupied, the resident should leave during the showing to limit physical contact with visitors. Agents must limit the number of individuals participating in the showing to 2, or a total of 3 including the agent.

4. Visitors must perform frequent hand washing and utilize hand sanitizer when water and soap are not available.

5. The listing agent is required to maintain a complete list of all visitors that come and go from the unit, the date of the visit and contact information. This list may be requested by the Association to contact visitors in the event of a confirmed COVID-19 case in the building.

6. The owner of the unit and their listing agent are responsible for communicating these guidelines to all visitors, including all buyer agents and their clients, contractors, inspectors, appraisers, stagers, and photographers.

WE’RE HERE FOR YOU We’re thinking of you and your loved ones as we navigate these unpredictable times together. Rest assured, our commitment to helping you thrive remains unwavering, and no question is too big or too small.

You can always reach us, and we look forward to providing guidance and support via phone, text, email, and virtual chats – whatever platform works best for you.

We’re here to help, ready and equipped with a list of several additional resources for seniors. Whether you or a family member are in urgent need or just need to talk, we’re here for you.

If it matters to you – it matters to us. We’re a people company, and YOU are our people.

Please do not hesitate to reach out anytime. Call 303-214-4017 today.

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July 2020

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Councilwoman Sawyer on Race & Social Justice Protests in Denver From Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer Summer has arrived in East Denver, but it certainly doesn't feel like any other summer I've ever experienced. As recent events stretch us in ways both big and small, I express my deep appreciation to the entire community for the incredible way you’ve come together to weather the storm over the past months. Thank you for your patience, and for doing your best to stay positive during this incredibly tough year.

As I write this in mid-June, our city is still responding to the COVID-19 pandemic and is also in the middle of the second week of race and social justice protests in downtown Denver resulting from the police killings of black citizens throughout our country.

Many constituents have reached out to our office asking how I have responded to these protests. As an elected official, I always seek to ask, "How can I share this power with my constituents?" and "How can I serve you?" The answer to those questions, right now, is to give Council members and other elected officials and community leaders of color the space for their voices to be heard above the rest, while working in partnership to bring transparency and accountability back to our government.

Specifically, my staff and I are working in these ways: •

As a member of the Denver City Council Safety Committee, I look forward to the upcoming conversations with Police Chief Pazen and Safety Manager Murphy Robinson around the demonstrations, and the First Amendment issues that have arisen during these protests. It is our job to take a deep dive into the policies and procedures used by the Denver Police Department (DPD) to determine where improvements can be made.

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City Council has also reached out to Denver’s Independent Monitor and requested an investigation into the events surrounding the race and social justice demonstrations. We have a number of questions about the use of force from our own police department as well as support agencies, and we look forward to receiving that information so we can determine next steps.

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I am working to bring balance and accountability to Denver’s strong mayor form of government through a proposed Charter Change Amendment that would give City Council approval of the Mayor's cabinet members, which include the City Attorney, Manager of Safety, and Denver’s three Safety Department heads – Chief of Police, Fire Chief and Sheriff.

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Every day of the protests, I’ve engaged with constituents and DPD, calling for de-escalation and questioning the City's use of force.

I’ve also spoken with the press regarding my concerns about the use of tear gas and called for an investigation by the Independent Monitor into potential Constitutional infringements by the Denver Police Department.

Our office has received more than 3000 emails calling for City Council to “defund” the Denver Police Department. While I certainly understand the frustration and anger around what has happened in our city over the past few weeks, I will not act rashly, which could put the safety of our community at risk. I believe that structural changes need to be made to our system, but those changes should be rooted in research, best practices, and in community engagement. That will not be a fast or easy process, but I look forward to the conversations to come.

As I’ve joined with Denverites asserting our Constitutional right to protest and worked side-by-side with volunteers cleaning up the aftermath, my heart has filled with hope that these tough conversations will move us toward a better future as a city. I’m honored to be here in this time, representing you as we show up, speak up and step up. I hope each of you will ask, “How can I help?” in the coming days. And please, use your voice to vote in the upcoming elections. We wish you and your families health and safety. Together we will get through this.

Please don't hesitate to reach out to our office at 720-337-5555 or denvercouncil5@denvergov.org if there is anything we can do for you. To stay up to date on our work, feel free to sign up for our monthly newsletter and updates at bit.ly/Council5News. Keep up with all that is currently happening by connecting with us on social media at instagram.com/denvercouncil5; twitter.com/denvercouncil5; and facebook.com/DenverCouncil5.

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LETTERS continued from page 3 Let’s Be Grateful!

Every day I count my blessings to live in such an amazing community!

We have a business staff that works very hard to keep us all happy, provide a myriad of activities, coordinate our finances and make sure that Windsor Gardens is well managed.

THANK YOU! The grounds department provides pristine lawns and beautiful flower beds and cares for the many gorgeous trees on the property, as well as maintaining the golf course. This is not an easy task! And believe me I know. I have a degree in horticulture, worked in the landscape industry for 25 years and managed the landscapes of a 120-acre zoo for eight years. Dana Cusack and his team work miracles in the landscapes at Windsor Gardens.

THANK YOU! Our maintenance team is always ready to help fix issues with the buildings and facilities. Even with all the restrictions from the COVID-19 virus, they have done their best for all of us.

THANK YOU! The Community Response team not only keeps our community safe but also helps with medical needs and emergencies. They are an amazing group, and we are so lucky to have them.

THANK YOU! But, I have grown quite weary of the grumpy people who insist on always complaining about anything and everything. To you I say... stop acting like children and stop whining!

Be grateful for what we have here in this incredible place! Remember how blessed you are to be able to live in Windsor Gardens and enjoy all the great benefits that we have in our community.

Cindy Wahkinney

Not Complaining, Just Wondering Why does it take 6 gardeners to work a garden plot, when a maximum of 2 should be sufficient? I’m not very good at math, but I’m thinking that if they worked in teams of 2, the gardens could be planted and tended 3 times faster. Especially during these times of social distancing, is there a reason why it takes so many gardeners to work a garden plot?

Marilynn Reeves Response to “Not Complaining, Just Wondering” You are correct; it is a two-person job. I think your question relates to a day that we had just finished the second planting of two flower deliveries. I gave the two crew members assigned to the flower beds some help in weeding the beds because they were way behind at this point due to the planting. Once I noticed that they all were working on the same beds, I asked them to split up into two to a bed. Just a mistake in instruction.

Dana Cusack, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Thank You for Making Masks Thank you, Sofia Lin, for your hard work making over 280 masks for the community. We appreciate you.

IN REMEMBRANCE continued from page 3 He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Andrea, three children, five grandchildren and grand dog.

Dave was born in Hawaii but moved to Colorado as an infant and considered a native of Colorado where he graduated from Thomas Jefferson High School. He further educated himself through trades school and correspondence courses.

Dave dedicated his 40+ year career to the University of Denver in facilities planning and maintenance, painting and sign-making.

He was soft spoken and never had a harsh word for anyone. He was a great husband, father, son, brother and friend to the people he knew.

He was a humble family man. He enjoyed being cub master when his sons were in elementary school and built a pinewood derby track himself since the den did not have much money. He helped coach soccer. He held his children with a loving heart.

He enjoyed fishing as a past time and barbecue. He got hooked on cruising and loved going to different ports and places. He traveled to Alaska, Hawaii, Connecticut, Boston, New York, New Jersey, California, Arizona, Florida, Bahamas and the Caribbean to mention a few.

He resided in Littleton, Colorado, until his illness mediated his move to Windsor Garden, where he resided the last two and a half years of his life, blessed with the residents in Building 32. This allowed better mobility and access with his medical needs. He expressed his appreciation to the people in his life and the medical personnel that helped him along this journey.

He braved the toughest times with his interstitial lung disease stealing the breath from him, but never taking his spirit. His spirit will be with us always as he has touched so many hearts.

Juanita Sparks, a resident of Building 51 and a longtime member of the Windsor Gardens Writers Group, passed away on June 12, 2020, just two weeks after reaching the age of 100.

Juanita was a teacher in the Aurora schools for many years and led the publication of a monthly magazine known as “Windsor World” that featured writings from the writers group as well as works of Windsor Gardens artists. Longtime residents recall Juanita’s exceptional and beautiful work on the magazine, providing an outlet bolstering the best of writers and artists in the community. After the publication was incorporated into Windsor Life a decade ago, Juanita continued to contribute her writings and a monthly trivia feature until 2012 and also provided the monthly trivia feature to the paper.

Juanita, upon turning 98, disclosed that the secret to reaching such an old age was in “not dying,” and then she added, “I think I’ll go ahead and live to 100 – why not?”

Vera Sutphin passed on June 20, 2020. She was born in Kansas where she lived on a farm with her family until attending college to obtain her teaching certificate.

One of her fond memories of her college years was playing football.

Because it was the early 1940s, there weren’t enough men to field a team, but the school still wanted to have a Homecoming celebration, so they asked for women volunteers. Vera was quick to sign up as a linebacker and selected the nickname ‘Hank’ Hoch. She already knew the game, having played it growing up with her brothers. On the appointed day, the Dainty Dodgers and Battling Beauties met on the field. Vera was proud to say that “no runs came through me!”

She met her husband, Kenneth, in college and after marrying in 1948 they enjoyed many years of happiness together, teaching together in a small country Kansas school before eventually moving to Littleton, Colorado, to continue her teaching career as a third grade teacher in the Littleton Public Schools.

In 1994, both had retired and they moved to Windsor Gardens, Building 54. For the first five years they spent their winters in Mesa, IN REMEMBRANCE continued on page 11

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Administrative Office to Open for Walk-in Services on Tuesdays and Thursdays Beginning July 7, 2020, the administrative office will open for walk-in services on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. All visitors will be required to wear a mask and may be asked to wait to enter the office to ensure proper social distancing in our lobby. If you would like to meet with a specific staff member, we ask that you call to make an appointment before visiting the office.

Many association services can be managed via email, by phone or by meeting in the parking lot. Residents are encouraged to continue using these alternative methods whenever possible. If you call our office, we can help you determine if in-person assistance is needed. If you are not feeling well, please stay home.

IN REMEMBRANCE continued from page 10 Arizona, and the rest of the time at Windsor or at their summer home in Leadville, Colorado. Over the years, Vera enjoyed exploring Arizona and Colorado, as well as other parts of the US with their two daughters. By 1999, Vera and Kenneth hold sold their Arizona and Leadville homes and moved to full-time living at Windsor, where she shared her love of books by volunteering as part of the Windsor library staff, eventually moving into the role of head librarian.

In addition to reading, doing crossword puzzles and working on family genealogy, Vera also enjoyed line dancing and walks along the High Line Canal. One of her hobbies was making beautiful stone ‘gem’ trees that she sold to various craft outlets and friends. When her oldest daughter and husband moved to Windsor, she had fun gardening with them in one of the community garden plots.

In 2010, her husband passed away but Vera continued to enjoy life at Windsor until her declining health forced her to move to an assistant living/skilled nursing facility in Louisville, Colorado. She remained there until her death, still enjoying her books and group crossword games.

Vera will be remembered by her family, friends and neighbors in Windsor Gardens as a special lady who always had a smile. She will be missed by the many that loved her.

In lieu of cards or flowers, donations can be made to Dignity Hospice of Colorado, Denver Teacher’s Club or the Minneapolis Zoo. Dignity Hospice of Colorado helped care for Vera until her death.

The Denver Teacher’s Club provides free medical equipment to employees of Denver Public Schools. Her husband was a teacher with Denver Schools.

In a naming contest for an Amur tiger cub at the Minneapolis Zoo, the name selected was Vera, as proposed by Vera’s grandson in her honor. Videos of Vera the tiger are available online.

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Down to Earth From Dana Cusack, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor We finished planting the annual flowers the first week of June. As soon as we finished, the winds came in for three days straight and toppled a big spruce tree at Building 59 and a smaller plum tree at Building 5. In addition to these two trees, several trailers full of branches were hauled out to the dump. Then we went after the hanging branches left by the strong winds.

After the fifth mowing of the season we have finally taken back control of the turf grass. It proved a stout foe this spring aided by some nice early rain in April. That rain also helped the opportunistic weeds that have really put up a fight to take over some areas. We normally seed along the sidewalks where the snow plows have removed the turf (28 snowstorms last season), but we were not able to get that done this spring. We will be spraying the weeds and seeding in those areas in the fall.

Mid-June we started to plant shrubs and perennials in places that we lost plant material last season. And we plan to plant at least 12 new trees where we lost trees to the freeze in October 2019 and again in April 2020 with a record low of 11 degrees.

I think the most concerning thing coming out of spring is the condition of many of our older trees. At least ten of the 60-year-old maples on Clinton Street look to be failing and some of the older locust trees are also showing the effects of the weather.

We have been able to get our work done while following physical distancing and spreading out our workforce; it has taken a little more time in some instances but overall I think we have been very productive while staying safe.

The golf course opened for Windsor Gardens residents on May 9 and hosted a junior’s tournament on June 19. The turf looks good even though we did not aerate or fertilize this spring.

We experienced 92 degrees in May, in mid-June we saw a stretch of six days in a row of 90-degree weather and the hot months are still coming! We are hoping to get a little rain occasionally to help us keep all the new plantings alive during the hot months. But if we don’t, we will be dragging hoses out or using the sprinklers at night to get those thirsty plants into September and October until we can put them to bed for another winter.

Strong June winds brought down branches and toppled trees.

Pots, Statues, Decorations, & Other Items Left Out Past Lanais and in Common Areas will be Removed The grounds crew will be picking up any and all pots, statues, plantings, benches and any other miscellaneous items on the common areas of the property, including those outside lanais, during the month of July. Please remove anything that you have placed outside of the lanai to comply with the Windsor Gardens landscape policy. If you need assistance, please call in a work order.

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A Few Things that Keep Coming Up

Trash Chutes The next thing that keeps coming up is the improper use of the trash chutes.

From Bill Walsh, Facilities Manager

Almost daily I am reminded by residents I’ve been writing this column for quite a few that the coupon has gone up again. There years, and I find it hard to come up with are ways we can all pitch in to help keep new and exciting subjects. After all, I’m a costs down. One way is to use a trash sack mechanical guy not a writer. I really hate Maintenance Matters when disposing of trash in the trash chute. to repeat myself but here goes anyway.

I see trash chutes that look like someone There are a few things that keep coming up and my guess is that has dumped a pot of leftovers right out of the pot down the trash these same subjects will be around for as long as Windsor Gardens chute. I have seen dumpsters that have caked on goop. Cleaning remains on the map. the trash chutes is no easy task and will cost $35,000 to $50,000. If everyone would just use trash sacks it would help lessen the need to Kitchen Sink Backups clean the trash chutes.

As far as I’m concerned garbage disposals are the number one enemy Faulty Shower Valves and Hot Water Issues of our property. For some reason people just keep trying to dump solid waste down the kitchen sink drains, which leads to an average The next topic involves the hot water issues that are caused by faulty of 200 labor-intensive, property-damaging kitchen sink backups per shower valves. We continue to have complaints from residents who year. We were somewhat successful in preventing them last year, feel the shower water goes from hot to cold to lukewarm back to cold. with 186 backups, but we are far from claiming victory.

When this situation occurs in a given building it creates all kinds of confusion. We spend countless hours surveying the building and Fortunately, we have seen a reduction in property damage due to the advising residents that have old valves to please replace them. In a installation and use of ball valves by some of our first floor residents. recent study of one of the buildings, over 60% of the shower valves These valves are installed in an unconventional manner. It’s actually were original valves. These valves are somewhere around 55 years a valve in the drain line leading to the kitchen sink on the bottom floor old. Typical replacement intervals should be 10 years. In many cases of the building. This valve is closed by the resident when they leave it is the back bathroom tub that “never gets used” that is the culprit. for extended periods. When a backup occurs, it does not overflow into If you have an original valve, please do yourself and your neighbors the unit that has the ball valve closed, therefore preventing damage to a favor and purchase a good quality valve and have it installed by a cabinets, flooring and other personal property. qualified plumber.

Help us prevent sink backups: do not use your garbage disposal and Upcoming Projects do not pour any amount of grease down the drain. It’s that simple.

It’s hard to believe that this difficult year is already half gone. We have some projects in the queue for this summer and COVID-19 is not making things any easier to accomplish. We are looking forward to some roofing projects in the parking lots, working on our third boiler replacement of seven scheduled, continuing work on the underground parking lot, installing a new heating unit for parking lot 26, and various other summer projects to help keep our property running like clockwork.

Until next month.

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Summertime! Please Enjoy Our Beautiful Grounds and Other Common Areas with Consideration for Association Policies and Your Neighbors From Chris Scovil, Director of Community Response Can I walk behind a building that I do not live in, or sit on a bench between buildings? Yes. As a resident, you are free to walk through and use any non-restricted area. Examples of restricted areas are the golf course and the facilities when closed.

My neighbor said that because I do not live in their building, I am not allowed to use their private lawn. That is incorrect. You are free to travel and use any non-restricted common area or element in Windsor Gardens.

What about walking my dog? Can I walk anywhere with my pet in Windsor Gardens? Please keep your pet out of the garden beds and away from lanais and bedroom windows. Keep your pet on a leash that is non-retractable and six feet or less in length at all times, and clean up after your pet when they relieve themselves.

As people begin to enjoy the long days and warm evenings on their lanais and let the fresh air through their bedroom windows, the summertime heat combined with the odor of dog excrement is not pleasant for anyone, but especially for first-floor residents.

One of my neighbors was upset that I was standing near their lanai when I was bird watching. Am I allowed to do that? You are, but please respect the privacy of your neighbor and try to stand in a location that does not make them feel uncomfortable. They may ask you to move, but you are free to use that common area. Walking near a bedroom window sniffing flowers is probably not a wise thing to do.

Can I smoke on my lanai or in my garage? How about while I’m sitting on a bench or my building’s lawn? The only place you are allowed to smoke is inside your unit or off property.

Smoking is prohibited in all Windsor Gardens common and limited common areas. This includes benches, especially the benches near the entrance/exit to Underground Parking Lot 24 (previously known as “cigar alley”), outside the golf pro shop, on the golf course, parking lots, grassy areas, hallways, laundry rooms, garages, lanais, etc.

Remember to call Community Response at 303-364-4924 if you need to report a potential policy violation.

Vehicle Break-ins and Vandalism Warning Recently we have had an increase in vehicle vandalism and attempted thefts from vehicles. The activity has been reported in various locations within the community and includes both underground garages and above ground parking. Please be sure to lock your vehicles, close garage doors and do not to leave valuables inside of vehicles.

Also, it's important to call Community Response at 303-364-4924 with any suspicious activity information, and we will continue to do our best to take extra steps to monitor parking lots and garages. We have increased our patrols in the areas that have had recent activity and will continue to do what we can with the resources that are available to us.

WE’RE HERE FOR YOU We’re thinking of you and your loved ones as we navigate these unpredictable times together. Rest assured, our commitment to helping you thrive remains unwavering, and no question is too big or too small.

You can always reach us, and we look forward to providing guidance and support via phone, text, email, and virtual chats – whatever platform works best for you.

We’re here to help, ready and equipped with a list of several additional resources for seniors. Whether you or a family member are in urgent need or just need to talk, we’re here for you.

If it matters to you – it matters to us. We’re a people company, and YOU are our people.

Please do not hesitate to reach out anytime. Call 303-696-0622 today.

10200 East Harvard Avenue • Denver, CO 80231 303-696-0622 • watermarkcommunities.com

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Real Estate Investors Offering Under-the-Market Prices to Unwary WG Sellers Flippers and fix-and-hold buyers have been a regular part of Windsor Gardens real estate. Due to the nature of the community and the age of the property, investors will likely remain a fixture of real estate in this community. But in the last couple of years, we have seen another type of investor who is negotiating lower than normal prices, then while under contract or the day of closing selling the property to another investor (who actually becomes the new owner) for a quick profit. This is called ‘wholesaling.’

Some choose to go to an investor for personal reasons – either because of the condition of the property, the way they need to sell it, their need to cash-out quick, or an urgent situation – and that’s okay too. Selling below market value to an investor does offer some benefits, like picking the closing date, leaving what you don’t want behind as-is, no inspections sometimes, and not having to deal with public showings or living in a show-ready home. And sometimes with estates and other situations it’s not about the money – people just want to move on.

When COVID-19 hit, the Windsor Gardens real estate market was delayed, and several investor wholesalers came in with lower than normal offers for WG sellers. During this uncertain time, some investors made it sound like the sky was falling to pick up properties at significantly low prices. For example, pre-COVID an investor or off-market sale for a 1200-square-foot WG unit would sell in the $160k-$190k range based on location, what’s in it, type of investor, etc. In recent months there have been some offers in the $130k-$150k range for the same units.

Same-size units put on the market and exposed to the public were $20K-$120k higher, based on location and level of updates. There are similar scenarios with other size WG units.

The market is always changing, so it’s important to get current and up-to-date information. As we transition from the heaviest real estate showing restrictions during the height of the COVID-19 showdown, the overall market conditions seem to be improving.

Some in WG have not been in tune with the real estate market and are not aware how much it has gone up over the years. When they hear an investor’s low-for-the-market offer, they may think that’s a great price.

Too often, the owner doesn’t realize they could have gotten more, or, if they had all the facts and information, maybe they would have done something different to protect their asset.

The big take away: know your options and know what the current market ranges are for the various price ranges before making your real estate decision. There is a market for investors, a market for on the market as is, and a market for updated to complete remodel. With as many units that sell in WG, there is plenty of data for what the going rate is for each category.

If you are considering selling your unit: • Know your options to make educated decisions about how to sell and for what price; • Work with people who have a good reputation and are familiar with the Windsor Gardens market; and • Include someone you trust to be there with you through the decision-making process. Ask family or friends, or hire an independent trustee or attorney.

Community Response Assists, Checks & Other Activities, May 2020 1637

Calls Received

5

Alleged Burglaries / Thefts

21

Police Assist

23

Noise Complaints

279

Assists to Residents

0

Attempted Burglaries / Thefts

9

Escorts

11

Suspicious Person

67

Emergency Medical Assists

0

Burglaries

0

Apartment Vacation Checks

2

Garage Door Violations

23

Health & Welfare Check

3

Family Disturbance

7

Alarms

4

Warning Tickets

COP Shop @ WG

The Cop Shop is operated by volunteers who work with the Denver Police Department to assist with citizen complaints, accident reports and various other activities that would normally require a trip to the district station.

Look for future notices here for when The Cop Shop will return to their regular hours in CenterPoint.

Dear Cop Shop Dear Cop Shop: I can never find my keys so I have always had a secret hiding place for them in my car. I have never had a problem.

Too Old to Change Dear Too Old: If you keep your keys in your car, you are defying the odds that your car has not been stolen. Did you know that well over 500 vehicles were stolen in Denver last month and over 600 were stolen the month before? Some from garages, some parked on streets, some outside stores where the owner was running in for just a minute. Did you know that a significant percentage of stolen cars had keys left in them?

It is unlikely that your “secret hiding space” is hard to find. Most thieves know all the easily accessible places to look where folks hide keys.

Did you know that newer models have a valet key in the back of the owner’s manual? Thieves know.

If you use a remote to open your door, do you take the remote inside with you?

“I always close and lock my garage door” you say? At Windsor Gardens you have a unique challenge in that if one person in the row of garages leaves their garage door open, every one in the row becomes vulnerable to theft.

Why not prove the adage “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks” wrong and protect yourself from theft by taking your keys in?

You can call or text us at 303-329-0500 or e-mail us at leetsdalecopshop@ hotmail.com. We are available to you even though we are not on the property right now.

The Cop Shop

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WG Artist Profile Barb Franzen As a very young girl, around 3 or 4 years old, Barb Franzen drew pictures for soldiers on the train from Chicago during the war. She was often given pennies or dolls for her pictures. She didn't know then if the soldiers were coming home or being deployed, but she could see the sadness in their eyes.

Every one of her pieces is a piece of her life and how she has lived it – a lifetime of memories, beauty, love and happiness.

She prefers the medium of oil painting with the richness of the colors and how much there is to learn while using oils. She has played with many other mediums including watercolor.

Mountains, landscapes, clouds, and even rocks fascinate her. The beauty of the trees, sky and clouds look different and unbelievable to her each day. The beauty that one can see happening provides a theme for her work.

Although her art is serious, Barb has a sense of humor and loves to try new things and figuring out how to make an idea inside you come out on the canvas.

Desert Dawn

God is the original magnificent artist she says, and he guides her hands and has given her the gift of interpretation. With her gift she says she is able to make his reflections on canvas.

Resident Profiles: George and Kenita Gibbons to restock the shop, and she did the bookkeeping.

She currently enjoys working as an art museum docent at the Denver Art Museum.

By Jeanne Lee George and Kenita Gibbins’ children were anticipating their parents would be downsizing when they moved. However, they moved into one of the larger condos at Windsor Gardens that equaled the square footage of the residence they were leaving.

The walls of their condo are adorned with beautiful art work and photos that Kenita has taken all over the world and include a large black and white photo of her “favorite and best model,” George.

George and Kenita have been married for over 60 years. They are both from small towns in Oklahoma, but they met in a political science class at the University of Colorado. At the time their professor predicted that LBJ would one day be president.

George says he remembers LBJ’s first run for office.

He had flown in by helicopter for a speech and his famous Stetson blew off his head as he exited the helicopter.

Kenita is the congregational care person at her church and teaches district classes. Before going on a church-sponsored mission trip to Haiti after an earthquake, where there was a lot of disease including cholera, she had to answer a question she had never seen before on an application: “If you die, do you want to be cremated? If you can’t be cremated, then what do you want done with your body?”

Kenita and George Gibbins

After 35 years as an insurance agent, George retired and began a second career. He spent the next 20 years in fire service, moving from firefighter up to serving as battalion chief of the Littleton Fire Department for one and a half years. A diagnosis of a rare eye disorder led to his second retirement. He says he can “see the peripheral big picture, but not any fine lines in a beautiful woman’s face!”

Thanks to a federal program that provides employment opportunities to qualified blind individuals through the operation of vending facilities in federal buildings, George went on to run The Blind Shop in Lowry.

They sold cards, snacks, drinks and ice cream (once George installed a freezer). He says it didn’t seem like work because he had fun and provided everyone with the junk food they were seeking. His most recent retirement was in 2001 when The Blind Shop closed.

Kenita has worked as a receptionist for a doctor and an accountant, and she too worked at The Blind Shop with George. Because of the limited, 385-square-foot space of the store, she did a lot of shopping

Kenita has also taken several trips with Global Volunteers and went to St. Lucia where she helped five- and six-year-olds with their reading. Others in the group were building tanks to grow vegetable since the children have such poor diets and are susceptible to diabetes.

George and Kenita are busy here at Windsor Gardens too. George recently joined the Optimist Club and has one year left on his four-year option for community garden space. He and Kenita agree that one of the garden spaces can produce a good amount of produce – if the hail and the beetles stay away! Kenita is a member of the Writers Group and has had several of her pieces printed in Windsor Life.

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Windsor Wellness Successful Ageing From Paul Reynolds, FNP-C and Monica Schonteich, FNP-C Greetings all! As restrictions are gradually being lifted, and as you head outside, reconnect with your neighbors and do a few of the things you’ve been itching to do (while social distancing and staying safe, of course), we thought this month might be a good time to share the work of a prominent scientist, Daniel Levitin, in his latest book, “The Changing Mind: A Neuroscientist’s Guide To Ageing Well.”

It’s All in the Genes…Or Maybe Not In “The Changing Mind,” the author compiles research from over 3,000 academic studies and distills it down to a few key ideas that he believes matter most as we attempt to get the most out of the rest of our lives. He points out that genetic variability only accounts for 7 to 50% of life outcomes when describing individual personality traits.

In other words, he tells us that how our lives unfold is mostly under our own control. He states that, rather than genes, it is our mindset and the way we engage in healthy practices that make the greatest difference in where we end up in life.

Some Things to Aim For Levitin tells us that as we take control over and begin to improve outcomes in our lives, we gain a sense of agency that allows us to become more effective in creating long-term changes. Here are the personal characteristics he encourages us to foster and develop: 1. Conscientiousness. The author reminds us that when we are more careful and considered in our decision-making, we are less likely to make poor choices. We also become more reliable and dependable individuals because we finish what we start. He calls this “stick-to-itiveness”. These folks seek to be productive as they focus on doing their best and perfecting their technique. He also notes this trait can be learned at any age, especially via cognitive behavioral therapies that help us take practical steps toward developing the new mindset.

2. Curiosity. Curious people are most often looking for ways to make things better. They are lifelong learners. Whether it is a new language, sport, musical instrument or particular skill they are interested

in, they get out and try new things. Both curiosity and learning are neuroprotective as they stimulate the mind to change and grow. This type of person tends to want to stay busy and accomplish things as they push their brains to new limits.

3. Gratitude. He tells us being grateful is one of the best ways to increase happiness. As we become more thankful for what we have, we become less fearful of not having enough or not measuring up.

It provides a sense of meaning and enjoyment in our lives as we appreciate being able to take care of ourselves and the people in our sphere of influence. It is important to be thankful for our freedom to do, to live, and to be our independent and resourceful selves.

4. Human connection. He notes that social interactions exercise the heart and mind and are especially protective as we converse with and relate to others. As we intentionally step out into authentic interactions with our neighbors and community, we become less lonely, gain a sense of shared experience and feel like bona fide members of the group. Our friends and families encourage us and support us as they spur us on to higher highs. As we connect, we feel less isolated and can rest in the safety of community.

And the Really Good News…

Levitin emphasizes that, as we practice the above habits, we become more resilient individuals. Doing them helps us bounce back from adversity, reduce the stress in our lives, and thrive as we engage in meaningful and purposeful activities. Indeed, contrary to common belief, our mental function and memories can remain sharp as we age if we exercise our minds. We all (young and old) need to use our brains actively in order to have sufficient stimulation to enjoy peak performance and optimize function.

Looking ahead, he notes that the inevitable aches and pains that come with age tend to become much more manageable at 75 or 80 years old, and, to our delight, he says that 82 is the happiest age. He even believes that this age could be pushed out another decade or more depending on how we view our lives and treat one another. For most of us then… the best is yet to come!

So, we encourage you to try out these ideas along with focusing on the healthy practices of good diet, rest, de-stress and movement (especially outside) and wish you resilience, joy and productive endeavors at every opportunity.

Be well and take good care.

Paul and Monica

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Small Groups Find Creative Ways to Get Together COVID Style From Bobbie Mays Creativity abounds on our campus. A few small groups have been creative in finding interesting activities that appeal to themselves and a few other residents, and things continue to evolve here. The groups are very conscientious of wearing masks, distancing, providing their own chairs or other seating or food/drinks and whatever else is needed to enjoy their time together. These groups are made up of our neighbors who desire to exhibit a positive atmosphere within their reach while following guidelines set forth to keep us safe.

Bluegrass Band

Bluegrass Band Photo by William Glover

The WG Bluegrass Band practices every Thursday morning near the golf course. The six residents have played together for several years and performed at the WG Walk for Wellness event last summer.

They play various types of instruments with their goal of being an inspiration to our campus. This group was organized by our neighbor, Pam Glover.

Drum Circle The WG Drum Circle has re-assembled on Sunday afternoons near the High Line Canal with Bruce Joleaud as the fun leader. While the group reached far and wide for a location, this west side spot may be the long sought after and appropriate answer to their dreams and wishes. The group performed at nursing homes, churches and picnics prior to the pandemic, and it continues to be a relaxing and enjoyable activity for many.

Healthy Living Group A YMCA health program came to our community in April 2019 and ended in February 2020. Eight of the participants continue to meet bimonthly via Zoom to encourage each other and discover new ideas that benefit their wellness goals. The group was formed as a result of a survey that linked all with a common health risk. The volunteer leader, Donna Nelson, continues to participate with the group in addition to her busy real estate activities with Keller Williams. The group watched a flyover a few weeks ago and also brought whatever they needed individually to a lawn happy hour near the west garden area.

Drum Circle Photo by Bobbie Mays

Healthy Living Group Photo by Nancy Stroud

Windsor Gardens Church Windsor Gardens Church’s doors are currently closed at CenterPoint, however, Pastor Rick Klaver continues to be a vital part of our community. He provides a daily devotion on the faith communities page on the Windsor Gardens website in addition to emails and phone calls to many residents.

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Spring at Windsor Gardens

Photos by Jeanne Lee

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ACTIVITIES Indoor Fitness Classes at WG Yoga and Tai Chi classes are now available throughout the week in the auditorium. Beginning the week of July 13, we will be adding Line Dance, Pilates, Weights and Zumba classes, also in the auditorium. Check-in be will located by the auditorium kitchen door and all patrons are required to sign a one-time waiver before participating. Masks are highly encouraged but not required.

Online registration is available at www.windsorgardensreservations.com or you may contact Ellie Wilkins at ewilkins@wgamail.com at 720-8621533 or Renee Jennings at rjennings@wgamail.com or 720-862-1534.

MONDAY Yoga (with Sara) Line Dance Pilates Weights

TUESDAY

9 am – 10 am 11 am – 12 pm 1 pm – 2 pm 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

Tai Chi

THURSDAY

1 pm – 2 pm

Tai Chi

1 pm – 2 pm

WEDNESDAY Yoga (with Elena) Weights Pilates

9 am – 10 am 1 pm – 2 pm 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm

FRIDAY Yoga (with Elena) Zumba

9 am – 10 am 1 pm – 2 pm

Virtual WG Fitness Classes: Join Us Live Online!

Low Impact Aerobics with Kathy Zimmer

To join the Zoom class session go online to:

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.

https://us04web.zoom.us/j/6740748933?pwd=NVc2dC9NOHdoSjFL TFBpNEhRTUJydz09

Chair Exercise with Kathy Zimmer

Meeting ID: 674 074 8933

Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m.

Be ready to go at the start time! If you join after the class is in progress, Kathy will have to wait for a break in the songs to let you in.

Password: WG chair Same site address, meeting ID and password for both classes, both days.

Active Minds® Live: Connect Online or Call-In RAGTIME & THE MUSIC OF SCOTT JOPLIN Thursday, July 16, 2020, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join Active Minds for a musical journey into the world of Ragtime and Scott Joplin. We will examine its origins in African American traditions, emergence among Tin Pan Alley tunes, and surge in popularity in the early 20th century. We will also explore some of Joplin’s most significant works, from piano rags to other progressive compositions as he paved the way as one of the most successful African American composers of his day.

Two easy ways to join the program: 1. To connect via the Internet, go to: www.zoom.com. − Click “Join a meeting” − Enter this Meeting ID: 913 0920 0733 − Click “Join” − Click OK if it asks to launch Zoom or something similar − Enter meeting password: 063626 − Follow the prompts to join the meeting

2. To connect through your phone, dial any one of these numbers: 1-253-215-8782 1-346-248-7799 1-408-638-0968

1-669-900-6833 1-720-707-2699 1-929-205-6099

If a number is busy, just try the next one. − When prompted enter the Meeting ID: 913 0920 0733 then the # sign. − Press # again when it asks for participant number. − Enter the password: 063626# and then you will be connected to the meeting.

Active Minds suggests that people start connecting to the meeting around 15 minutes before the start of the program, so that anybody who needs assistance can get it before the program starts.

This program is being brought to you by Windsor Gardens and Active Minds®. Expanding lives and minds with community-based educational programs.

Windsor Gardens Farmers Market Fruit Shak will be at Windsor Gardens every Friday and Saturday in the auditorium parking lot from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. or until they sell out. Various fruits, vegetables, breads and jams will be for sale. And Palisade peaches!

Cash and credit cards accepted, sorry no checks please.

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ACTIVITIES Denver Public Library Brought to Your Home "LitLine" Puts Good Writing at Your Fingertips

Ebooks, Audio Books, Magazines and Movies

With the Denver Public Library's LitLine service, short stories, essays and poetry -- in both English and Spanish -- are just a phone call away. No need to download an app for your tablet or install Zoom on your computer. Just pick up your phone and dial 720-865-2003, and you can hear a DPL staff member read aloud.

Choose option 1 for story or essay in English, option 2 for poem in English, option 3 for story or essay in Spanish, and option 4 for poem in Spanish. If you want to leave feedback, choose option 5.

LitLine offers library staff a way to connect with the Denver community during this difficult time of social distancing and isolation. Staff members choose pieces that they enjoy and love, and so each reading is like a small gift to the community.

Because staff members get to choose the pieces they read, the writings you hear are as eclectic and diverse as the staff itself. They record new pieces every week, so keep calling back!

Denver Public Library offers several resources to download content. You can access these resources on your computer, on devices like eReaders, as well as in apps. For access information go to: www.denverlibrary.org/downloads

Books & Magazines Overdrive and its popular Libby app offer DPL's largest collection of eBooks and audio eBooks for adults, kids and teens. Nearly 350 Spanish language titles are also included. RBdigital offers audio eBooks you won't find on Overdrive, and many titles are always available for checkout.

Get the latest issue of hundreds of digital magazines on RBdigital and Flipster. Popular titles include: The Atlantic, Cook’s Illustrated, Cosmopolitan, Ebony, Entertainment Weekly, Esquire, National Geographic, Newsweek, The New Yorker, 5280 Magazine, US Weekly. Back Issues are also available.

Movies Do your binge watching on Kanopy, the streaming service for libraries.

34th Annual Colorado Black Arts Festival: Art Ovation The Colorado Black Arts Festival strives to develop, promote, and celebrate African arts and culture in Colorado. The FREE event has gone virtual and can be accessed by visiting www.colbaf.org on the following dates: July 10, 2 p.m. to 8 p.m.; July 11, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.; and July 12, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

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Name Carolyn Toole Karen Hoffman Laurie Ross Deborah Kerr Elaine Perez Michael & Jean Medberry Irene O’Brien Toni Vedovati Susan Andrade Loyce and Edward Loper Deirdre McMunn Mark & Marian Euler Stephen & Joyce Singular Lois Bouchie Lucille Martinez & Sandra Mack Rita Henderson Mary Diaz Neil Southern & Tanya Clark

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ACTIVITIES Outdoor Pool and Fitness Center are Open with Special Regulations and Reservations Required Outdoor Pool

Fitness Center

To protect the safety and health of our community and to comply with state orders, the association is implementing COVID-19 precautions and special regulations for pool use.

To protect the safety and health of our community and to comply with state orders, the association is implementing COVID-19 precautions and special regulations for fitness center use.

Reservation Required

Reservation Required

Reservations are required for pool use. You can make your reservation online at: https://www.windsorgardensreservations.com/ OR call 720862-1533 for assistance with booking a reservation.

Reservations are required for fitness center use. You can make your reservation online at: https://www.windsorgardensreservations.com/ OR call 720-862-1533 for assistance with booking a reservation.

To ensure residents have an equal opportunity to use the pool, reservations will be limited to 2 per resident, per week.

To ensure residents have an equal opportunity to use the fitness center, reservations will be limited to 2 per resident, per week.

Pool Hours

Daily Fitness Center Schedule

Morning Session: 8 a.m. – 12 p.m. daily, except for Thursdays when the pool will be closed for maintenance from 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.

Workout Sessions

Cleaning and Disinfecting

Afternoon Session: 12:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.

9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

12:30 p.m. to 1 p.m.

1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

2 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Daily pool hours are subject to weather and pool conditions. The pool may also be closed by Windsor Gardens staff at any time due to any unfavorable or unsafe conditions. The pool and locker rooms will be closed daily from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. for cleaning.

Pool Access and Monitor The pool will be staffed with a pool monitor. To be admitted to the pool, all residents must check-in with the pool monitor at the southwest gate to the outdoor pool, near the gazebo. Residents must have a pre-scheduled reservation, their activity badge to show evidence of residency, and they must provide their full name, building and unit number for the pool monitor to enter into the sign-in system. An accurate sign in system will ensure contact tracing should exposures occur.

Residents will be allowed a 15-minute grace period to check-in for their pre-scheduled reservation time. After the 15-minute grace period, the reservation will be canceled. Pool monitors will allow walk-up pool use if there has been a canceled reservation and the number of residents in the pool area is under the allowed capacity.

Waiver All residents who wish to utilize the outdoor pool, must read and sign a waiver beforehand. A copy of the waiver is located on the reservation website as well as the association’s website. The waiver will remain effective for the duration of the 2020 calendar year and will include the use of the indoor pool, sauna and therapy pool when the facilities re-open. The pool monitor will have waivers available at sign-in.

Residents are strongly encouraged to read the waiver thoroughly before signing it. Please help our community slow the spread of COVID-19 by staying home if you are feeling sick or if there is a confirmed case in your building.

Pool Regulations No lifeguard on duty, swim at your own risk.

The fitness center will be closed and unavailable for use during the cleaning and disinfecting times noted above. The center may also be closed by Windsor Gardens staff at any time due to any unfavorable or unsafe conditions.

Fitness Center Access and Monitor The fitness center will be staffed by a monitor. To be admitted to the fitness center, all residents must check-in at the back door to the fitness center on the southwest side of the building. Residents must have a pre-scheduled reservation, their activity badge to show evidence of residency, and they must provide their full name, building and unit number for the monitor to enter into the sign-in system. An accurate sign in system will ensure proper contact tracing should exposures occur.

Residents will be allowed a 15-minute grace period to check-in for their pre-scheduled reservation time. After the 15- minute grace period, the reservation will be cancelled.

All residents who wish to utilize the fitness center must read and sign a waiver beforehand. A copy of the waiver is located on the reservation website as well as the Association’s website. The waiver will remain in effect for the duration of the 2020 calendar year. The fitness center monitor will have paper copies of the waiver available at sign-in.

Residents are strongly encouraged to read the waiver thoroughly before signing it.

Please help our community slow the spread of COVID-19 by staying home if you are feeling sick or if there is a confirmed case in your building.

COVID-19 Precautions & Regulations

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Pool use is for residents only. No guests or child swim at this time.

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Pool occupancy will be limited to 20 residents per swimming session and reservations are required.

• Fitness Center use is for residents Only. No guests are permitted at this time. Residents who receive assistance from a certified personal trainer or rehabilitation therapist during fitness center use may submit a written request to the activities office for an exception

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Bathrooms and showers will be open, but lockers will not be accessible or available for use.

The first and last hour of each swim session will be for check-in, showering and locker room use. Check-in and pack-up times will be staggered by 15 minutes to allow for proper social distancing in the locker rooms. Residents will be advised of their check-in time during the reservation process. The pool monitor will advise each resident of their pack-up time when they check-in with the pool monitor. All residents are asked to adhere to the check-in and pack-up times to ensure that pool operations run smoothly.

As part of the check-in process all residents are required to shower in the locker rooms before entering the pool.

Residents will enter and exit the pool area by using the southwest pool gate by the pool monitor table.

4 persons will be allowed in the locker rooms at a time.

Residents are encouraged to dress in swim wear prior to arrival to help ensure a smooth and timely check-in process.

The locker rooms will be closed for 15 minutes every hour to be cleaned and disinfected. The locker rooms will not be available for use during this time.

Residents not living in the same household should stay at least 6 feet apart both in and out of the water.

Residents should use the same seating, table, and / or lounge chairs during pool use and avoid sitting in various locations.

Masks are not required but encouraged at check-in, in locker rooms and when they can be worn safely.

Group water aerobics classes remain canceled; however, individual exercise is allowed if it does not prevent others from enjoying the pool.

The Association’s pool noodles, dumbbells, floats and other shared pool equipment will not be available for use.

Residents may bring and use their own floats, noodles and other pool equipment as long as it does not create a safety issue for other swimmers and it is not shared with any other person that does not live in the same household. y The water fountain will not be available. Please bring your own water. y Appropriate swim wear is always to be worn. y No spitting or blowing of the nose in the pool. y No beverages or food permitted within 5 feet of the pool. y No alcohol is allowed in the pool area or anywhere within common areas. y No glass containers permitted anywhere within the pool area. y No smoking within the fenced pool area or anywhere within common areas. y No running or horseplay. y No pets are allowed in the pool area. y Adult swim diapers are required for individuals experiencing incontinence. Regular diapers or pads that swell in the water are not allowed. y Do not use the pool if you have diarrhea, nausea, respiratory illness, or have an infection involving your skin, eyes or ears.

The association is not be responsible for any loss or damage to personal property of any kind. Association staff reserve the right to remove anyone from the pool area for a violation of this document, disturbance or safety concern. Any violation of the association’s rules will be subject to the enforcement policy and can be reported to local law enforcement if necessary. In the event of an emergency call 911 and then call community response using the red phone in the hallway by the indoor pool There is also a first aid kit available on the pool deck. y

Fitness Center continued from page 22 to the guest policy. For the request to be approved, the trainer or therapist will be required to supply evidence of their professional certification and must sign and agree to the waiver.

• Bathrooms will be open, but lockers will not be accessible or available for use.

• Fitness Center occupancy will be limited to 8 residents per workout session and reservations are required. Due to the 1-hour length of each workout session, walk up use is unlikely and will be at the discretion of the monitor on duty.

• Residents are encouraged to dress in workout clothing prior to arrival to help ensure a smooth and timely check-in process.

• The water fountain will not be available. Please plan to bring your own water.

• TVs and remote controls will not be available for use.

• Face coverings are encouraged when they can be worn safely.

• Dumbbells, yoga balls, mats and other freestanding equipment are not available for use and will be taped off.

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• 2 people will be allowed in the bathrooms at a time.

• Residents not living in the same household should stay at least 6 feet apart.

• Wipe down equipment with the wipes provided in the Fitness Center after each use.

• Proper workout attire should be worn, including dry, clean athletic footwear. No boots or street shoes.

• Be sure that you thoroughly understand the proper use of exercise equipment before attempting to use it.

• The Association is not responsible for any loss or damage to personal property of any kind.

Windsor Gardens Association staff reserves the right to remove anyone from the fitness center for a violation of this document, disturbance or safety concern. Any violation of the association’s rules will be subject to the enforcement policy and can be reported to local law enforcement if necessary.

In the event of an emergency call 911 and then call community response using the white phone on the wall near the exercise bikes.

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Golf Shop 303-366-3133 The Emerald Greens Golf Club is open for both resident and public play. The course is open daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. The last tee time will be 7 p.m.

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Please arrive no earlier than 10 minutes before your tee time and do not congregate. Please maintain 6’ social distancing while you wait to be checked-in.

To protect the safety and health of our community and staff, the association has implemented COVID-19 precautions and regulations for golf play.

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Groups must be pre-paid and ready to be called to the tee 5 minutes prior to scheduled time.

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The practice facilities are open 10 minutes prior to your tee time.

It is closed to anyone without a tee time. There will be no holes or flags. Two people are allowed in the practice green at one time and must stay at least 6’ away from everyone at all times.

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Each group will be called to the tee through a loudspeaker. To maintain proper distancing, do not head to the tee until your group is called.

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Tee time intervals are 10 minutes to allow for social distancing.

Golfer Regulations and COVID-19 Precautions y

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Masks are required inside of the pro shop, bathrooms and when interacting with staff. Masks are not required when players are outdoors but are strongly encouraged when they can be worn safely and when players are with others that are not part of their household.

6’ Social Distancing must be adhered to at all times. Please do not congregate as groups before, during, or after your rounds of golf. Rule of Thumb: If you take the head of your driver and point the grip at the person nearest you and can touch them, you are too close.

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Group play is limited to 4 per group.

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Singles and twosomes should expect to be paired with other golfers during busy hours with a maximum of 4 per group.

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Restrooms are accessible through the pro shop only. There is no on course bathroom. Please plan accordingly.

Pro Shop y

The Pro Shop is open to maximum of 4 people at a time. Masks are required. Please maintain 6’ social distancing and follow directional signage.

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Gathering in or around the pro shop is not allowed. Social distancing must be observed at all times.

On the Course y

The on-course restroom is closed. Please plan accordingly.

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Players should bring their own hand sanitizer, as it will not be provided by the pro shop or on the course.

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Water coolers have been removed from the golf course. Please be prepared with your own water bottle.

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Pushcarts will be available for rent (while supplies last) and will be disinfected between each use.

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Scorecards and pencils will be available at the counter (one at a time), one per group.

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Only single rider carts will be available for rent. Exceptions will be made for persons with disabilities accompanied by a caretaker.

Due to a limited number of carts, there may not be a cart available at your tee time.

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Please maintain 6’ social distancing from the starter and all players at all times.

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No handshakes and high-fives.

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Do not touch or use other players' clubs and/or golf balls. There is no reason to touch anyone or any other equipment other than your own.

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Bunker rakes, ball washers, and water buckets have been removed from the golf course. Feel free to play preferred lies.

Please smooth the bunkers with your feet or club.

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Golf carts will be cleaned and disinfected after each use.

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Private golf carts are not allowed.

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Each player must have their own bag, clubs and gear. Rental clubs are available to ensure that each player has their own equipment.

Club storage is not available at this time.

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Please help our community slow the spread of the virus by staying home if you are feeling sick.

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Tee Times, Reservations Required y

Please call the Pro Shop at 303-366-3133 to schedule your tee-times and to pay for rounds of golf.

Reservations can be made up to 10 days in advance.

No walk-up reservations or play will be allowed.

Online reservations will be available.

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Credit card payments, cash or checks are accepted.

Photo by Chris Scovil

Players are not to touch or remove flag sticks. Foam noodles will fill the cup.

Players need to remove the ball using their putter.

Our highest priority continues to be the health and safety of our residents and staff. Golfers are asked to adhere to the new COVID-19 precautions and regulations for golf play to ensure that play runs smoothly, and the course can remain open. Guests that cannot adhere to or respect the guidelines will politely be asked to leave. No refunds are available to golfers that are asked to leave.

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Windsor Writers Theme: Yesterday's Heroes

Heroine, Yesterday and Forever

by Eydie McDaniel

Alas a girl very long ago reached the age of sposta know.

It was high time so she took out As culture required defying her doubt Everyone had to at that same age Start their adulthood and go turn the page With no one else to measure her prep She ventured Gung Ho and copied each step In clamor and chaos and frolicking fun Her clock was ticking, her launch had begun Amid other fledglings from hither and yon Her wit and wisdom she soon learned to pawn.

She had no idea of the tools she did lack And the mundane process of school held her back But born with some talent and courage to show She made some connection and on she would go.

A teacher of voice soon came recommended At first unimpressed yet she chose not an ending No money to pay but her creative teacher Worked a way as she felt led to reach her.

Voice lessons and laughter her time so well spent Many years of acceptance and love so well lent.

Two children of 4 and 9 years so adored her They grew on together their folks gave her shoulder.

A family to run to on all her days off She went to shelter where judgments were soft.

Empowered and guided and sometimes corrected And without them no future, escape from neglected If you ever doubt from the weakness you feel Pause not but give of yourself with your zeal.

Old Soldiers

by Marilynn Reeves

I see pictures of old soldiers – Fathers, brothers, lovers, and friends Who fought in the Second World War. And later were sent across the world To Korea and Viet Nam. Handsome and slim, steadfast and strong – Brave, muscular, virile young men.

They liberated others from the Nazi regime And from the terrors of Ho Chi Min. I look out my window today And see an old man Hobbling along on his cane.

And I whisper to him, “Could you have been one of them?”

As I recall the days of my youth, I see myself with my friends – All of us happy, carefree and young.

With our glossy hair and silk-smooth skin, I remember the way we were then.

Now I look in the mirror at the way I am – With thinning hair and sagging skin, And I wonder where it’s all gone.

Yet when we all come together To enjoy one another, I see past the wrinkles and wear.

I see people still vital and glowing From a light that still shines from within.

Though age may impair us It doesn’t define us.

There’s still beauty inside us.

We remain who we are To the end.

Greatness not measured from stars in some crown But how we respond to a heart on the ground.

The Many Faces of Yesterday’s Heroes by Liz Gibbons My brother and I were playing with friends outside on a cold snowy day in early December. In late afternoon our mother called us to come home. My dad had been painting our living room that weekend, but when we got inside he was seated next to our radio, a RCA Radiola floor model, listening intently. He looked up and told us that Japanese planes had bombed Pearl Harbor that

morning and that the United States was at war with Japan. I did not understand the full significance of what he was saying but knew it was a very serious situation.

Thus began changes in our lives. Rationing of various food items, clothing, and gasoline was established in early 1942. Communities The Many Faces of Yesterday’s Heroes continued on page 26

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had drives for scrap metal, tin cans, and rubber to be recycled to make military weapons. Many families grew Victory Gardens. The Rosie the Riveter campaign was a call to women to join the work force. Many women went to work building tanks, airplanes and other defense industry items needed for the war effort.

Radio reports kept us abreast of the fighting overseas. Two newscasters stand out. First, there was Edward R. Murrow. He was in Europe in the thick of the war, not broadcasting from the safety of a studio reading prepared script. He sometimes flew on combat missions with airmen and gave vivid reports of what was going on below, which were recorded for a delayed broadcast. The other was Ernie Pyle, a correspondent who reported from the front lines with the soldiers. He is best known for the stories he told about the ordinary American soldier fighting in the war. Pyle was killed during the Battle of Okinawa by enemy fire. It is rare to get this kind of on-the-scene reporting today.

Housewives were urged to save used kitchen grease as it could be used to make glycerin to make explosives. Since housewives regularly saved grease to reuse in cooking, some were reluctant to part with this resource, but many did. Girl Scout troops were one method used to collect the used grease. My best friend, Sis Bauman, and I each month took my brother’s wagon and made

the rounds to homes in about a three-block radius from our neighborhood to collect grease that housewives had saved in cans or jars.

Several times a year there was a contest among the classrooms in our elementary school to see which classroom could buy the most war bonds. The classroom who won was given a cupcake party.

One time the contest was very close between my classroom and another classroom. At the last minute classmate Ginny Barnes’ mother bought a bond which made us the winner.

My mile walk to school passed a home on the corner of one street where the family had six children. Their sons were in their late teens and eligible for the draft. One day a small flag-like banner with a gold star appeared in their dining room window. One of their sons had been killed in the war. Soon it was replaced with a flag banner with two gold stars. Even though I was just ten years old, I felt much sorrow for this family, Those young men, just barely out of puberty, called to fight a war were definitely heroes. But this was a time when all Americans, regardless of age or circumstances, came together to work toward a common cause. To me, they all were yesterday’s heroes.

Theme: Where is It?

Here We Go Again by Morri Namasté The following dialogue really happened. I’m not saying it happened to me or with me or that I was involved in it in any way imaginable. But it really happened. Perhaps others have experienced similar occurrences. By others I mean men.

It was a day not too unlike other days. There was a rush to get something done and in this rush the following conversation was overheard.

“Honey, do you know where my keys are?”

“What?”

“Could you help me look for them?”

“I’m busy. And what’s with you always misplacing your keys?”

“Honey, it’s not that I misplace them, I’m starting to think that my keys are out to get me.”

“What do you mean?”

“Think about it. Just when I need them they tend to disappear.

I always put them in exactly the same place, and if you’re not messing with me then something else is going on.”

“My keys, have you seen them?”

“Are you telling me that they are magic keys with a peculiar ‘key intelligence’?”

“No.”

“Well, I don’t have any other explanations. Do you?”

“Are you sure?”

“Check your pants pocket.”

“Yes, I’m sure. They’re your keys. How would I know where they are?”

“What?!”

“But you know everything. Did you put them somewhere?”

“I said to check your pants pocket.”

“I’m not the keeper of your keys.”

“Oh, there they are. Never mind.”

“But you always go around picking up stuff.”

“Men!”

“Did you look where you left them?”

“I don’t know where I left them. That’s why I’m asking you.”

“I DON’T KNOW!”

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Windsor Writers Theme: Potpourri

Quarantine by Sophy Churches This was not the first quarantine in my life. This was the fourth.

The first one was when I was born in a hospital cellar in Budapest.

All hospitals and large apartment buildings had a cellar where they kept the coal and firewood. Apartment buildings had fenced quarters where every tenant could keep what they wanted. These were 6 x 6 feet with a little gate to get in. My mother moved down to the cellar with other tenants when the war started. Food, water and fresh air were scarce, the conditions were awful. Mother was moved to the hospital when I started being born. I was born on the first day of the air battle between the Germans and American planes. The city was on fire, houses bombed to crumbles. It was not a good time in Budapest. A few days after I was born, mother took me in a basket and carried me out of the hospital through a park. She met a lady who took me in her arms and away. It was all pre-arranged to save my life. Mother returned to her quarters in the cellar and probably cried her heart out. In a few weeks’ time, she got me back; she could not bear the situation without her new baby. The whole family survived.

The second time I was in quarantine, it was in 1956 in Budapest when the riots broke out against the Soviet dictatorship. There was no air battle but a ground battle between the Hungarian army and the Soviet army. Tanks and cars and every movable vehicle were used for shooting at each other. The Budapest youth, girls

and boys, men and women joined the Hungarian army and fought against the Russian occupation. In the meanwhile we had to move down to our cellar because our house was in the battle line and guns were shooting above our house. The way we felt with guns screaming above our heads, there was no way we could step out from the cellar for days. We had a radio, a few jars of jam and some bedding. Mother, my sister and I, and two men who worked in the house, were there for 3 to 4 days. Actually we had some fun this way, nobody got hurt, but we were careful not to go outside. The revolution was not to the advantage of the Hungarians unfortunately, thousands of young people died and the Russians reoccupied the country with their army and political regime.

The third time was when I was jailed in Denver, Colorado, because I expressed my feelings to a policeman and said to him that he was a chauvinistic pig. This was in reply to his remark to me, “You foreigners don’t know anything!” I was in jail for one day and one night. Actually, it was quite an experience. I ended up having to pay a $500 fine.

The fourth time was our recent pandemic of coronavirus. It was the most comfortable quarantine, in my own apartment, own bed, own kitchen – the food was plentiful and I was lucky because I got toilet paper just before the quarantine orders. It lasted long but it was quite an experience.

Theme: Six Feet Apart

Masked and Smiling from Six Feet Apart by Dennis Payton Knight I have adapted quite well to the notion of emerging from my unit wearing a mask, even finding stretches of time when selfconsciousness diminishes, and I forget it’s there. That happened yesterday at the grocery when I smiled at a young lady, also masked, when we had a near collision at an intersection in the frozen goods department, and she smiled back.

My first thought was to ask myself why I bothered when my smile was covered, and my second was to wonder how I recognized she had returned the smile from behind her own mask. The answer is that it’s all in the eyes.

A genuine smile is conveyed as much with the eyes as it is with the curvature of the lips. Our eyes are a window to our soul. It’s in the sparkle, and you can’t fake it. I am reminded of my dad singing, “When Irish Eyes are Smiling.”

We are cautioned in the midst of this pandemic to stay home, and we do so to do our part in fighting it. We are directed to wear a mask when we emerge, and we do that too. We may go out for

no other reason than to retrieve the newspaper, check the mail, or dash to the grocery store for necessities, but always we don the mask.

Charlie Chaplin told us to smile in the song Nat King Cole made popular to our generation in 1954. “Light up your face with gladness,” the song goes, and “You'll see the sun come shining through.”

If you emerge masked but wearing a frown, it won’t be detected.

No harm done, no trace you were even out there. You got your errand done quickly and you can hang the mask back up on a hook by the door.

But if you greet the world while masked with a smile in your eyes, someone may just smile back and, who knows, that may go viral, too. Wouldn’t a pandemic of smiles be a fine way to finally beat this evil one down? Put on a mask, but light up your face with gladness, and you’ll see the sun come shining through.

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HOME FOR RENT 2BED/2BATH FOR RENT for rent 710 S. Alton Way on golf course 1st floor. $1200/mo. w/garage Call 720-495-9291.

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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.

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MY BUYER IS LOOKING for a home in Windsor Gardens! She would either like a townhouse unit or a 1200+ sq. ft. main floor (A unit). Would love to move in within 60 days. Please call me if you are thinking of selling a unit like this. Kimberly Ryan Coldwell Banker 303-523-8333 or Kim@BuyDenver.net WANT TO RENT a 1 BDRM or 2 BDRM condo. Does not need to be remodeled. Please call 303-807-1031.

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 ALTERATIONS/MENDING Guaranteed. 40 years experience. Reasonable rates, Good turnaround time. By appointment, Clean clothes only. Cindy 720-859-7272.

MOBILE DOG GROOMER – Dirty Dawgs Done Dirt Cheap. Specializing in Service & Special needs dogs. Offering exceptional door to door service.

10% off first visit. Michael Sachs 720-215-7279.

DOG WALKING $10/15 min. $20/30 min. $35/hour. Windsor Gardens Resident 720-293-9903.

FEMALE DRIVER, CAREGIVER, COMPANION, light housekeeping.

Martha 720-935-5526.

CLEANING! HAVE A CLEAN HOUSE! Breathe Free. No Chemicals.

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PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES – Eco friendly, dependable and trustworthy. Flexible availability. Shay 303-562-6368.

NAILS BY CAROL SUE. I am a Windsor Gardens resident with 34 yrs experience. I am now offering mobile services within Windsor Gardens.

Special training with diabetic feet. Manicures & Pedicures. Please call for apt. 720-363-6210.

ITEMS FOR SALE

25 YEARS CAREGIVER. Very reliable, also housecleaning, Good references. Loretta Wright 720-681-7147.

FAIRMOUNT CEMETARY PLOT FOR SALE-Last remaining space available in this beautiful older section. Both upright and flat markers allowed. Suitable for casket or 2 urns. Current value of this plot is $9,500; asking $4,200 which includes $375 transfer fee. Cash or cashier’s check. Call Gail 303-758-8269 if interested.

CAREGIVER! REASONABLE RATES –Cooking, Errands, Pet help, Personal care, housecleaning, 20 yrs. Exp., Licensed, Great References Maria 720-232-4371.

HANDY MANNY: Transportation to and from DIA, appointments, shopping, etc. Manny Viarrial 303-521-0063.

NEAR NEW ELECTRIC BIKE 26”, 20 speed, $500. Gary 303-343-7236.

IN-HOME HAIRCUTS. Men and Women. Windsor Gardens resident, with 30 years barbering experience. I will come to your home to provide haircuts.

Contact Carolyn 937-559-3781 and leave a message.

ITEMS WANTED I BUY MOBILITY SCOOTERS, Knives and Military items wanted. Alan 303232-1212.

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Diane Parker 303-947-3175 WG Res. TRANSPORT TO DIA? 24/7! DOCTOR? Anywhere! Full service shopping assistance? Store to your door! References available. Please call Larry (WG Walking man) 18 yrs WG Resident 720-400-3386.

DECLUTTER; PROCEDURE RIDES; Cat-tercise; Dog walking; Ironing; Evee 303-548-6230 WG res.

NOTARY SERVICES AVAILABLE As a resident of Windsor Gardens and a Notary I can provide convenience & neighborly assistance. If you need a document authenticated such as a Power of Attorney, medical document, business agreement, real estate document, bill of sale or Will. Please call Shirley at 720-441-4198.

SQUEAKY CLEAN WITH JENNA LEIGH–Fast, thorough, and reliable. Call for free consultation 303-668-3298.

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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 ATTORNEYS Kirch, Rounds & Bowman PC Estate Planning/Admin, Real Estate Over 40 yrs combined legal experience www.dwkpc.net 303-671-7726 AUTO BUY & SELL Automotive Search, Inc. Find your New or Used Car or we will BUY yours. Oldest Auto Broker in Colo Dave Nichols 720-641-2208 Hampden Ave AUTO REPAIR & SERVICE Gary’s Full Service Auto Repair Done Fair, Done Honest, Done Right.

23 Years. 100% AAA Customer Approval 30 S. Havana #304R 303-364-8344 COMPUTERS 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 Matthew Master Electrician WG References – WG Discounts Licensed & Insured 303-619-2702 FLOORING Sky Rise Carpet Cleaning, LLC A Full Restorative Carpet Cleaning Tile, Grout, Upholstery and Area Rugs Adam Hursh 720-251-5194 GARAGE DOORS GDO Dynamics Garage Door Openers & Parts Scot Sturgis 5017 S. Gibralter Way 303-693-6894

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HOME CLEANING SERVICES Princess House Cleaning Quality House cleaning Reasonable rates-Refs. available Princess Robe (720)469-9080 HOME REPAIR & REMODEL ACH Home Improvements Kitchen, Bath, Shower pans, Flooring Tile, Dry wall, Paint, Work Guaranteed Free bids 720-692-3187 Affordable Home Repairs, LLC Denver- Based Handyman, Electrical Plumbing, Painting, Window washing Jason 719-271-1941

Kang, Ruth, DDS PC 496 S. Dayton St. Denver, CO 80247 303-360-5660

American Construction & Remodeling A Full-service remodeling contractor Lis. & Ins. When quality counts Call Vernie 720-692-3187

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Best Home Improvements Free Estimates, remodels, electrical Plumbing, carpentry, painting, hauling Call Steve 720-987-0292 Emerald Home Repair Basic Home Repairs, Plumbing Electrical, etc. Windsor References Larry Dotterer 720-384-5806 Expert Drywall Repair & Texturing Serving the Denver area for 30+ years WG Resident, Free estimates Gary 303-526-6859 relgar3600@gmail.com JLV Contracting Kitchen & Bath Remodel Licensed, Insurance & References SeniorDiscounts-GuaranteedWorkmanship Jim @ 303-517-0439 Tom May Complete Remodel & Repairs 27 yrs at Windsor Gardens 303-229-0981 or 303-696-6259 INSURANCE State Farm-Adam Bird Agent, CLU CHFC Insurance and Financial Services Windsor Commons Shopping Center 720-535-9009 INTERIOR DESIGN Bulik Designs Interior Design, Remodeling, also Staging and/or Updating Home to Sell Joel Bulik @ 970-305-7347

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PLUMBING

REAL ESTATE continued

Grande Vista, Inc. Enclosed Lanais, Windows & Doors 1550 Larimer St., #454, Denver 80202 Carlos Perez 303-777-4500

Vertec Plumbing Great Rates. Free Instant Quote Plumbing and Drain Cleaning www.vertecservices.com 720-298-0880

Ingebritson, Carolyn, SRES, Realtor Your Castle Real Estate Tours Offered! 55+ Advisor 303-594-7696 cingebritson@gmail.com

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Victor E. Plumbing & Tile Plumbing, tile, lighting & hardware Specializing in repairs & remodels Call 405-426-5612 mobile

Metro Brokers-Pete Withers Living and working in Windsor Gardens Get top dollar for your condo 303-881-7651 Call anytime

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

MOVING SERVICES Retirement Home Movers 2 Men $100 per Hr. 3 Men $140 per Hr. Open 7 Days a Week 8am-8pm John 720-975-3966 PAINTING Fine Quality Coating LLC Call today for free estimate We can start right away!

Travis 720-237-6588 Handy Manny Painting Also repair walls, prep, paint Clean-up & organize with perfection 303-521-0063 – website: dancemanny.com Kevin’s Painting Moving in? Moving out?

Many WG References. Best rates Kevin 720-789-9828 leave message The Master Painter A professional painting services Established since 1987, Free Estimates Jeffrey States 720-628-2895 PET SERVICES Love on a Leash Superior, experienced, Personalized dog grooming 303-360-0450 Silver Whiskers Pet Care Dog Walking/Cat Care Reliable, Insured, Windsor Resident New phone # 720-416-5926

REAL ESTATE

WINDOW FASHION

Barlow, Chad Colorado Home Finder Realty ChadBarlowHomeFinder.com 720-422-1979

Alfa Blinds, Blinds by Tomorrow At Alfa Blinds we Make, Install Repair & Clean Blinds by Tomorrow 303-366-9266, 60 S. Havana St, #612

Braun, Dan Home Smart of Cherry Creek Helping buy & sell in WG since 1993 303-883-5881

Master Blinds Services LLC Sale, Repair, Clean 12445 E 39th Ave #306 303-518-4307

Bulik, Joel Colorado Home Finder Realty Joel.Denver.ColoradoHomeFinder.com 970-305-7347 – WG Resident Coldwell Banker, Cheryl Lohuis Realtor & WG Owner, Your time 2 Buy! Have owned 3 homes here & Love It! 303-522-6161 AColoradohome4u.com Grossman, Amy and Scott See our Ad-Back Page of Windsor Life www.windsorgardensdreamhomes.com 303-941-9436 Guzman, Carol , CNE, SRES Your Castle Real Estate, Inc “Exceptional Service-Superior Results” 303-929-3157 cj.guzman@comcast.net 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

WINDOW INSTALLATION & REPAIR American Windows & Doors Lanai doors & windows, Interior doors Frame down, closet openings Call Vernie 720-692-3187 Grande Vista, Inc. Windows, Doors & Enclosed Lanais 1550 Larimer St., #454, Denver 80202 Carlos Perez 303-777-4500

Call 303-364-7485 to list your business or ser vice.

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