Proposed Revised Community Facilities Rental and Use Policy
The below proposed re-write of the current Community Facilities Use Policy will be voted on by the board of directors at their meeting on April 23, 2021 (see schedule on page 4). If you have questions or comments about any association policy, please email the WG Board of Directors at board@wgamail.com or mail a letter to 595 S. Clinton Street, Denver, CO 80247. Letters may also be dropped off at the association office.
WINDSOR GARDENS ASSOCIATION PROPOSED REVISED POLICY COMMUNITY FACILITIES RENTAL & USE
The Windsor Gardens Association (WGA) has many facilities that were designed for the primary use and enjoyment of residents. The facilities are available for reservations and rentals in accordance with this policy.
Exclusive use of a room requires a reservation scheduled through the Activities Office, as outlined in this policy. It is imperative that reservations are made so that maintenance and janitorial services can operate around scheduled activities, and so all events and activities can be executed as intended. The Activities Office staff has the authority to refuse the scheduling of any event.
The authority for the adoption of this policy is granted by the Declaration for Windsor Gardens Association, Article 5, Section 5.16, Rules and Regulations.
FACILITY RENTAL BY RESIDENTS & OUTSIDE GROUPS
All potential users and events will be identified as Resident, ResidentRelated, or Non-Resident/Outside Group. A Facilities Rental Contract needs to be completed as noted below by the person reserving or renting the facility and approved by a member of the activities department staff. A Facilities Rental Contract outlines responsibilities and associated costs for reserving or renting rooms in Windsor Gardens.
1. Resident Rates apply to reservations made by and for residents of Windsor Gardens. Resident Rates do not qualify for anything that is a business venture for an individual’s personal gain or a political enterprise. (See Item 3 “Non-Resident/Outside Groups” below). A reservation, refundable deposit, and a fully executed and approved Facilities Rental Contract is required for resident reservations. Resident Rate activities would include, but are not limited to the following:
• WGA Club or Group meetings and fundraisers
• WGA religious services
• WGA building meetings or parties
• Birthday, Anniversary, or Retirement celebration for a resident.
a) The 4-hour reservation fee is waived for the following reservations:
• Memorial gathering for a resident.
b) Official WGA Clubs or Groups are permitted a weekly, biweekly, or monthly recurring reservation for meetings, plus four additional reservations for parties, picnics, or special events (up to 4 hours each) at no charge per calendar year. Once this limit is met, reservations will be charged at the Resident Rate. For groups to receive this privilege, they must complete a Club and Group Approval Form and be approved for this status through the Activities Office. Recurring group reservations will not require a damage deposit but will require one Facilities Rental Contract to be on file in the Activities Office and renewed annually with changes to group leadership. The Activities Office staff reserves the right to establish meeting
frequency on a case by case basis and upon Club and Group approval with a Facilities Rental Contract
c) One or more resident(s) may reserve a Community Center Classroom* (Art Room, Sewing Room, Ceramics/Glass Room) one week in advance for a non-disruptive, non-recurring occasion at no charge. A Facilities Rental Contract is not required but the reservation must be made through the Activities Office and approved by the Activities Office staff. Non-recurring is defined as a reservation that is not a daily, weekly, or monthly occurrence. Approved, non-recurring uses would include, but not limited to:
• Working on a project
• Practicing classwork
• Signing paperwork
• Holding a private conversation
If a recurring reservation is desired, the resident(s) must reserve space at the Resident Rate or submit for official WG Club/Group status. Classrooms are available to residents for open “studio time” when not otherwise reserved. Studio Time is not exclusive and can be used by other residents during those times. Room reservation schedules are posted on the Activities Office bulletin boards each week.
*To access the classrooms, a key may be purchased at a minimal fee from the Activities Office.
d) If it is found that a resident has reserved a room under false pretenses, the resident will be charged the full price for the room as noted on the fee chart for “Outside Groups” on page 3.
2. Resident-Related Rates apply to private functions hosted by a resident for non-resident, immediate family. Resident-related rates, deposit, and a Facilities Rental Contract would apply for the following reservations:
• Party, reception, shower, memorial service, or function for an immediate family member of a resident.
• Family Reunion for a resident.
Immediate family is defined as a mother, father, son, daughter, sister, brother, grandson, or granddaughter. Reservations on behalf of extended family would qualify for Outside Group rates.
3. Non-Resident/Outside Group Rates apply to events hosted by a non-resident or for an organization or gathering not sponsored by Windsor Gardens. Outside Group Rates also apply to business ventures for personal gain, or events that are commercial or political in nature. Outside Group Rates, deposit, and a Facilities Rental Contract would apply for the following reservations:
• Sales or Expos not sponsored by WGA
• Business promotions
• City of Denver or State functions not sponsored by WGA
• Political Organizations and/or political candidates for campaign purposes
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a) Alternative rental fees are established for vendors who rent space for their business in the WGA Community Center on a regular basis. (See “WG Vendor Agreement” for more information)
b) Outside Group events that involve ticket sales or a “cover charge” will be subject to additional fees as determined by the Activities Office.
FEES
1. The following Community Center facilities are available for rental/ reservation:
4. Rental rates have been established for a minimum four (4) hour base rate. Additional event hours will be charged at an hourly rate equivalent to ¼ the base rate. All setup and cleanup time needed by the renter will take place within the reservation time frame for the room. An additional set-up and janitorial charge will apply for any events scheduled for Saturday after 2 p.m., all day Sunday, and any events that conflict with previous bookings where janitorial overtime would be required.
5. Rates will be evaluated annually, and all changes will take effect April 1st or as the Board of Directors deems appropriate. Any requests for exception to this policy may be submitted for review by the Board of Directors.
6. Renters will be required to submit a damage/cleaning deposit with their rental contract. Deposits are refundable, and equivalent to the total rental cost for the reservation. Deposits will be returned in full within 10 days provided there is no damage to facilities, equipment, or grounds and that all facilities are left clean and personal property removed.
7. Refunds in the event of cancellation by the Community Center will be made in full within seven days. Refunds of rental fees for cancellation by the Non-Resident/Outside Group renter will be according to the following schedule:
• Event canceled with at least 30 days prior notice to Community Center Management: 100% refund.
• Event canceled within 29 days or less prior notice to Community Center Management: 50% refund.
FACILITY AVAILABILITY & BOOKING RESERVATIONS:
1. All facility reservations/rentals must be made at the Community Center Activities Office with a completed Facility Rental Contract. Resident-related events and Outside Group events are not confirmed until a Facility Rental Contract is complete, and fees are paid in full.
Rooms marked with a (*) can be set-up by the WGA janitorial staff according to renters’ preferences by completing a Function Sheet one week prior to the event. Otherwise, all other rooms are “as-is” with no additional set-up options and must be returned to the original layout upon completion of the reservation.
2. At the discretion of the Activities Director, Centerpoint Lobby tables may be rented for services and resources offered by official WG clubs or Outside Groups. (4 hour rental)
2. Facilities are reserved based on space availability and cannot be reserved more than 90 days in advance without special approval. Association meetings and Activities Department classes and events have first priority when considering facility availability.
3. The Community Center facilities as noted will be available for reservation/rental during most regular operating days and hours. No reservations are accepted for New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day, or Christmas Day.
4. No event shall begin or require set-up prior to 7:00 a.m. or continue past 10:00 p.m. unless sponsored by the Windsor Gardens Association or authorized by the Activities Director.
3. The following Community Center spaces do NOT require a reservation or rental fee, and can be utilized by residents (and their guests, where permitted) for each room’s intended use on a first come, first serve basis:
Billiard Room Library
TV Room Centerpoint Lobby couches & tables
Woodshop* (Residents Only) Auditorium Lobby couches
*Woodshop access requires a signed waiver and key purchased from the Activities Office.
5. Reservations for the Windsor Gardens restaurant facilities or banquet rooms must be coordinated with the restaurant directly by calling 303-341-7480.
USE POLICIES:
1. Smoking is prohibited within common areas in public and private buildings and condominiums. In addition, smoking is not allowed within 15 feet of any main entryway.
2. The WGA Activities Staff, Community Life Manager and/or Community Response personnel have the ultimate authority to enforce all rules and policies.
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FACILITY AUDIENCE CAPACITY TABLE SEATING CAPACITY OUTSIDE GROUP RATE RESIDENTRELATED RESIDENT RATE All-Purpose Room - 24 $50.00 $38.00 $25.00 Art Room - 30 $60.00 $45.00 $30.00 Aspen Room 32 32 $60.00 $45.00 $30.00 Auditorium* 220 150 $750.00 $500.00 $250.00 Card Room - 21 $50.00 $38.00 $25.00 Ceramics/Glass Room - 20 $60.00 $45.00 $30.00 CenterPoint* 188 112 $375.00 $250.00 $125.00 CenterPoint East* 80 56 $150.00 $100.00 $50.00 CenterPoint West* 80 56 $225.00 $150.00 $75.00 Colorado Room* 84 72 $150.00 $100.00 $50.00 Denver Room 10 8 $30.00 $23.00 $15.00 Gazebos 1,2,3 - 48 per $50.00 $0 $0 Sewing Room - 24 $50.00 $38.00 $25.00
RENTER RATE WG Club or Group No-charge Outside Group/Business $40
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3. All accidents, injuries, or damage to Association property that occurs within the Community Center and its grounds must be reported to WGA Community Response and the Activities Director immediately.
4. Refund of the damage and cleaning deposit will be in accordance with the terms of the Facilities Rental Contract and cleaning agreement.
5. Children under the age of 17 will be supervised at all times and must remain in the room that is being rented for the event.
6. Any event or party and its guests will be confined to the reserved room, except when accessing the restrooms and exit.
7. The Association reserves the right to limit occupancy for any room in their facilities.
FOOD SERVICE & ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES:
1. Reservations that need food or beverage services may use the services of the Restaurant in the Windsor Gardens Community Center or hire a caterer in accordance with the Association’s Catering Policy.
The Association also has an Approved Caterers list to choose from. Full food service is only available in Centerpoint and the Auditorium.
2. The restaurant lessee holds the liquor license for the Windsor Gardens property and as such, only the licensor may sell or furnish alcoholic beverages for their licensed areas. In a situation where there is not a current restaurant lessee at Windsor Gardens, no alcohol is allowed in or around the Community Center, including the Outdoor Pool, Gazebos, parking lot and Golf Course.
LOST AND FOUND:
1. The Windsor Gardens Association, its employees, and representatives are not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of personal property of any kind.
2. Unclaimed items will be held in the Community Center office for a reasonable length of time, after which they may be discarded or donated to charity.
Proposed New Exterior Holiday Decorations Policy
The below proposed, new policy concerning exterior holiday decorations will be voted on by the board of directors at their meeting on April 23, 2021 (see schedule on page 4). If you have questions or comments about any association policy, please email the WG Board of Directors at board@wgamail.com or mail a letter to 595 S. Clinton Street, Denver, CO 80247. Letters may also be dropped off at the association office.
WINDSOR GARDENS ASSOCIATION
NEW POLICY DRAFT
EXTERIOR HOLIDAY DECORATIONS
The authority for this policy is granted by the Declaration for Windsor Gardens Association, Article 5, Section 5.16, Rules and Regulations.
HOLIDAY DECORATIONS
Holiday decorations should be handled by a determination of a majority of the residents in the building, pursuant to the building bylaws and with the following provisions stated below. If financially feasible, buildings are encouraged to hire professional installers, particularly for exterior holiday lighting displays.
A. Holiday decorations or displays can be placed on the property any time after the first Saturday in November.
B. Holiday lights may be turned on the Monday prior to the Thanksgiving weekend through January 31. Every effort must be made to remove holiday decorations from the property promptly after January 31 and no later than February 28.
C. Any electric decorations, including electrical cords and extension cords should carry the Underwriters Laboratories seal of approval. All outdoor lights should be rated for outdoor use. Please be mindful of cords while grounds crews are completing fall clean up. Prior to the Monday before Thanksgiving weekend, do not leave electrical
cords extended across lawn areas and never place them across a walkway.
D. All holiday decorations must have a five-foot setback from the sidewalk.
E. Care must be taken to not overload electrical circuits and therefore any questions with regard to the building’s circuitry should be addressed to the Association maintenance personnel.
F. Residents shall not climb on the building or the building canopies or place themselves in dangerous situations in common areas.
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT REGARDING HOLIDAY DECORATING
Intolerance and misunderstandings can arise during the winter holiday season because of the numerous religious and cultural traditions that are important to people. While it is a time of celebration, it is also a time to be mindful and respectful of the rich and diverse cultures and beliefs that are present within our community.
It is the association’s desire to respect and celebrate diversity and inclusion during the holiday season. The association encourages neighbors to strengthen connections with one another by learning about the different traditions and beliefs that are celebrated in each building. Please support the wonderful cultures that are found within Windsor Gardens by creating holiday displays that celebrate diversity, inclusion, and kindness to one another.
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Proposed Amendments to Open Space Policy
The below proposed amendments to the Open Space Policy, concerning Windsor West, will be voted on by the board of directors at their meeting on April 23, 2021 (see schedule on page 4). If you have questions or comments about any association policy, please email the WG Board of Directors at board@wgamail.com or mail a letter to 595 S. Clinton Street, Denver, CO 80247. Letters may also be dropped off at the association office.
New language is shown in ALL CAPS; deleted text in strike-type WINDSOR GARDENS ASSOCIATION
POLICY
OPEN SPACE
The open space land that borders Windsor Gardens on the west side, REFERRED TO AS WINDSOR WEST, has been set aside to maintain a natural buffer for the complex, to provide an educational area for those interested in plants and wildlife, and to benefit the residents of the community. The preservation of this land and its natural beauty depends on the cooperation of association members. Our investment in this common land can be enhanced and maintenance costs kept at a reasonable level if certain rules are followed. WITH EXCEPTION TO THE RESIDENT GARDENING AREA AND SEASONAL PARKING FOR THE GARDENERS, THE LAND HAS BEEN PRESERVED IN ITS NATURAL STATE. THE ENJOYMENT AND USE OF THIS AREA ARE DEPENDENT UPON THE COOPERATION OF RESIDENTS AND COMPLIANCE WITH THE RULES AND PRECAUTIONS FOR THE AREA.
The authority for this policy is granted by the Declaration for Windsor Gardens Association, Article 2, Section 2.9, “Owners’ Easements of Enjoyment.” ARTICLE 5, SECTION 5.16, RULES AND REGULATIONS. OPEN SPACE:
1. THIS AREA IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC AND IS FOR RESIDENTS AND THEIR GUESTS. GUESTS MUST ALWAYS BE ACCOMPANIED BY THE RESIDENT.
2. The walking paths are for pedestrians only. Bicycles or similar equipment and motor driven vehicles are prohibited on the walking path unless they are used to aid a handicapped individual.
3. Dogs or pets are prohibited from this area. Seeing eye dogs will be permitted for those persons holding certificates of blindness and necessity, and other animals will be permitted if such animals serve as physical aides to handicapped persons and such animals have been trained or provided by an agency or service qualified to provide or train such animals.
4. This property is a designated non-smoking area.
5. Grills and/or fires of any kind are prohibited.
6. Hunting or trapping of wildlife is prohibited.
7. Do not discard refuse anywhere on this property.
8. Respect the private property bordering this common land.
9. PEDESTRIANS WHO USE WINDSOR WEST DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK AND ARE ADVISED OF THE FOLLOWING INHERENT RISKS THAT EXIST IN THIS NATURE AREA:
• THE WALKING SURFACE IS UNEVEN, UNSTABLE, AND STEEP IN CERTAIN AREAS. THE WALKING SURFACE WILL ALSO BE IMPACTED BY WEATHER. MUD, STANDING WATER, SNOW, AND ICY CONDITIONS WILL EXIST THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. WINDSOR GARDENS DOES NOT PERFORM SNOW REMOVAL AND ICE MANAGEMENT IN THE WINDSOR WEST AREA.
• THERE IS NO LIGHTING, AND THE AREA WILL BE VERY DARK EARLY IN THE MORNING AND LATE AT NIGHT.
• THE NATURE AREA IS NOT FULLY VISIBLE FROM THE STREET OR NEIGHBORING BUILDINGS. IT MAY BE DIFFICULT FOR SOMEONE TO SEE YOU SHOULD YOU REQUIRE EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE.
• WINDSOR WEST IS A WILDLIFE HABITAT. SNAKES, COYOTES, RACOONS, BIRDS, MOSQUITOS, INSECTS, AND OTHER ANIMALS MAY BE PRESENT.
PEDESTRIANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO TAKE THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
• DO NOT ENTER WINDSOR WEST WHEN UNSAFE CONDITIONS EXIST, ESPECIALLY WHEN ICE AND SNOW ARE PRESENT.
• WHEN POSSIBLE, WALK WITH A PARTNER AND NOT ALONE.
• ALWAYS CARRY A CELL PHONE AND FLASHLIGHT WITH YOU.
THE ASSOCIATION RESERVES THE RIGHT TO CLOSE ACCESS TO WINDSOR WEST OR ESTABLISH HOURS OF ACCESS AT ANY TIME, WITH OR WITHOUT NOTICE, AS A RESULT OF A SAFETY CONCERN.
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From the General Manager
Rebecca Zazueta
March 2021 – A Busy Month
When we got through the busy month of February, I was relieved. February is one of the busiest months of the year as we take on extra responsibilities, including budgeting and annual meeting details. This year, March placed second for the busiest month, and it may have even surpassed the month of February. March was full of challenges, sadness and joy. Here are my notes, which include some updates:
On March 1, we finalized the property tax payment to the city. The city rolled out a new system for mass property tax payments, which caused unexpected complexity for our internal process. We had minimal time to adjust and learn the new system before the payment was due. While we were ultimately successful, this experience underlined the fact that it is becoming more and more difficult for the association to pay property taxes on behalf of owners. And, the city’s new process impacts refunds to owners, which is another aspect of this process that is becoming more difficult to manage. See "Property Tax Refunds" section below for additional details.
On March 2, our Assistant Facilities Manager William “Bill” Wheeler passed away unexpectedly. The sudden loss of an employee who has worked for WG for nearly 29 years was incredibly difficult on our team. We united as his WG family and said our final goodbyes to Mr. Wheeler at his funeral service on March 18.
On March 3, after 20 months of searching for a new lessee and completing repairs in the restaurant space, Birdies Restaurant opened its doors to the residents of WG. What a tremendous effort by the volunteer committee members, staff and board members, who despite the pandemic remained committed to bringing food service back to Windsor Gardens.
On March 5, we conducted the ballot counting for the 2021-2022 association budget ratification. We had 14 volunteers who spent the morning counting 738 ballots. The budget was ratified with 556 for and 182 opposed. Special thanks to our volunteers: Donna Sanford, Brenda Evans, Joan Stonis, Nancy Delhay, Lura Williams, Barb Paulson, Anna Wickard, Jo Anne Eshelman, Barb Penn, Barbara Harris, Larry Martin, Marilyn Tyler, Richard Glantz and Rita Williams.
On March 8, the administration office hours returned to normal, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 a.m. The hustle and bustle quickly resumed to pre-pandemic days despite the lack of in-person meetings in the conference rooms. Some of our employees will continue to work remotely until the COVID dial changes again and the staff is more widely vaccinated.
Also, on March 8, we updated room reservation precautions for the community center facilities, easing some precautions and allowing for larger group gatherings in the gazebos, CenterPoint
East and the auditorium while continuing compliance with the yellow COVID dial status.
On March 11, we held an on-site COVID vaccine clinic where 306 residents, employees and individuals from outside of WG were vaccinated.
March 13 through 15 we experienced the 4th largest snowstorm in Denver’s history with an estimated 27 inches in Windsor Gardens and drifts in some areas 14 feet wide and 6 feet deep. The management of this snowstorm was intensive, and it took several days for the grounds crew to complete snow removal operations.
During the same week of the snowstorm, we experienced two significant, mainline sewer backups. Building 25 was without water overnight and Building 6 was without water for 30 hours. See "Sewer Backups" section on page 13 for more details.
The new banking relationship with CIT was initiated and the transition from Union Bank began.
The new budget was loaded into our management software and the new assessment for each unit was determined. Letters were prepared, stuffed and mailed to all owners.
On March 18, the yearlong review and research on insurance coverage came to an end with the successful renewal of the insurance program for the association. The renewal reflects a 10% increase overall which is in line with the approved budget for this upcoming fiscal year.
On March 22, a decision was made to hold our April board meeting in person. It has been one year since the last board meeting was held in person. Attendees will be limited to the board members and vaccinated staff. Residents will continue to participate via Zoom for the time being.
On March 23, a surprise celebration was held to honor the 40th employment anniversary for Bill Walsh. Many residents were quick to respond to our Pilera notification and happily joined the celebration. We were delighted to carry out the impossible, surprising Bill Walsh! Residents who were unable to attend will have an opportunity to participate in an event later this year which will be dedicated to Bill’s special anniversary and milestone. We still have so much to do every day, and the challenges never seem to lessen. Just a year ago, on March 26, 2020, Governor Polis issued a statewide stay-at-home order. We were operating with 85% of our staff on paid furlough and figuring out how to maintain services under the state order. We have come a long way, and today my heart does not feel so heavy. Spring is here, the sun sets after 7 p.m., the COVID vaccine is more readily accessible, and our community is slowly starting to awaken from the storm. I am grateful.
Property Tax Refunds
As part of the city’s new property tax payment process, the city will no longer issue refunds for overpayments on first-half property taxes. Instead, overpayments will be applied to any remaining taxes owed. This means it is very likely all first-half overpayments will be applied to the second-half property tax bill, and no refunds will be received. We realize this puts a financial strain on owners, especially for those who double pay property taxes through the escrow account on their mortgage in addition to the monthly HOA assessment for property taxes. To support owners who are in this situation, we will review the
payment file and issue first-half property tax refunds for units that had zero due when we issued the first-half mass payment to the city on March 1. The “zero due” status indicates that the first-half property tax was paid by someone other than the HOA. Units that are eligible for a refund will receive a check from the association by the end of April.
The process for paying property taxes on the 2,690 parcels within WG continues to become more and more complicated and outside
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From the General Manager
Rebecca Zazueta
PROPERTY TAX REFUNDS
the usual process for both the city and mortgage companies who collect taxes as part of the loan requirements. Because of these complexities, we feel it is important to evaluate a possible amendment to the WG Declaration to remove the obligation to pay taxes through the association. This discussion will take several months and would not become effective this year. Owners will be given an opportunity
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to vote on any proposed amendment, which will require 51% approval from owners. Owners who are interested in this discussion are encouraged to participate in the Ad Hoc HOA Dues Committee meetings where this topic is scheduled to be discussed. The next committee meeting is scheduled for April 12 at 10 a.m. Zoom information is available on page 4.
Sewer Backups
Sewer backups are disruptive and can cause significant damage to property if the dirty water backs up into first-floor units and hallways. The water damage can displace residents and cause weeks of inconvenience and unwanted repair projects for those directly impacted. Unless negligence can be determined, damage inside of units, e.g., flooring, cabinetry, personal belongings, paint, etc., is typically insured by the owner affected. This means that a deductible expense is also incurred by the owner. The association incurs the expense to repair the line and to dry out the impacted areas. When we are lucky, we catch the sewer backup before it creates a major water loss.
While it is true that sewer backups can be caused by pipe failure or tree roots, more often they are caused by residents who flush items that get stuck in the line. Things like “flushable” wipes, paper towels, adult diapers, underwear, towels, etc., get flushed and inevitably cause the pipe to clog. If we cannot break through the blockage with our own equipment, we turn off the water to the building and call contractors to help us. Most of the time, we are unable to determine the source unit, which means negligence cannot be determined and expenses cannot be assessed to the resident who caused the blockage. And, in many cases it is more than one unit contributing to the problem.
In the case of the two recent issues in Buildings 6 and 25, we shut off the water in each building for an extended period. This was to prevent a sewer backup from occurring and causing damage inside of units. After several attempts, we were unable to clear the lines and third-party contractors were called in.
In Building 25, we had to excavate the hallway and expose the line to make temporary repairs for water service to be restored. The sewer line for Building 6 was ultimately dug up in the front yard, and the pipe
section with the blockage was removed and replaced. Building 25 went overnight without water and Building 6 went 30 hours without water. Both incidents occurred on the heels of the fourth largest snowstorm on record in Denver.
Being without water for an extended time was obviously very difficult for the residents, especially while being homebound for several days because of the snowstorm and poor road conditions. Out of frustration, some residents called city officials and the health department reporting that the HOA was not doing anything to address the issue. We are happy to respond to these agencies, but let me be clear, it does not speed up our response or take away the reality of the circumstance. While we were not able to see inside of the Building 6 pipe when it was removed from the ground, we do know that clumps of wipes and paper towels were pulled out of it by our staff prior to excavation. Regardless of the pipe condition, the items that residents continue to flush down the toilet are creating costly scenarios and major inconvenience for those who are directly impacted. Modifying resident behavior is the best defense we have against these situations from occurring, and we need all residents to support one another and be part of the solution. The solution is simple: Only flush pee, poo and toilet paper. Do not flush any other kind of paper product. Dispose of other paper products, e.g., paper towels, disinfectant wipes or any other kind of wipes (including the wipes that say they are flushable), in the trash can. Please remember to properly bag and tie your trash before disposing it into the trash chute or dumpster.
In response to the situations that occurred in Buildings 6 and 25, we have modified access to both mainlines to improve our chances of being able to clean-out the sewer line in future situations.
Maintenance Updates
We had an under-the-floor leak in Building 43, which turned out to be leaking in five different places. The cause was the recirculation line. All air filters have been replaced.
Emergency lights have been tested.
We had an under-the-floor leak in Building 6. It was a kitchen sink drain stack leak, which caused a kitchen sink backup.
We installed a curb stop in front of Building 8 that controls both the domestic and the fire line for Building 10. The single curb stop services both lines.
We dug in front of Building 14 to try and install a curb stop for the fire line that services Buildings 14 and 18. We were unsuccessful in locating the line after excavating 7 feet deep and in length from the lanai of unit 7A to the lanai of unit 5A.
We installed new gutters in Parking Lot 18, stalls 1-60, which is two separate runs.
We hired a company to sandblast the glue and paint on the walking surface at the west end of Building 55. The test was a success, and we will plan to continue this program after exterior entrance carpets are removed because of wear or a tripping hazard.
We had a failure/fault line in the asphalt in the center isle of Parking Lot 15. It was 120 feet long with the asphalt raised up two inches along the edge of a patch. We brought in a repair crew on short notice to temporarily correct the hazard.
We are still in pods for COVID but hope to move back to the full crew in the shop soon.
The paint department has completed the hallway painting in Building 24 and is working in Building 47 now. The next building is 62. Building 63 (purple) carpet install is complete. Building 58 (blue) carpet install is complete. Building 78 (blue) is in progress. Voting on color schemes is in progress for Buildings 62 and 68.
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Community Life Updates
From Cari Ervin, Community Life Manager
Birdies Restaurant is OPEN!
On March 3, 2021, Birdies Restaurant opened for business at Windsor Gardens. Owners Brian and Nancy are grateful for your support. Be sure to check out their menu and April specials on page 28. They will continue offering limited dine-in seating as well as take-out services. Live music, monthly specials, and poolside service are coming soon! Keep an eye on the Windsor Life for future announcements. Whether you have already visited or plan to soon, we encourage you to show your support and offer Birdies a warm welcome to the community!
Digital Tablets Available to Borrow
Many of life’s activities have transitioned to a virtual platform. We realize some residents do not have access to the technology necessary for connecting to the unlimited resources found online. To help with this, we have been working with our partners at Verizon to prepare digital tablets for resident use. Samsung tablets are now available for short-term rental. Your first rental (up to 7 days) will be FREE. After that, rental will be $1 per day with a signed waiver. The tablets are equipped with unlimited data which will allow for internet access, video calls, virtual classes, social media and much more. We will continue to fine-tune this project but are excited to get the technology into your hands! You may request to borrow a tablet by calling Cari Ervin, Community Life Manager, at 720-772-1289.
Movies & In-person Events
Movies are back at Windsor Gardens to be enjoyed by residents in the auditorium! Please see the activities section beginning on page 29 for more information.
We continue to evaluate our regular programming in hopes of finding ways to bring more activities back to the community center. As Denver’s COVID dial for precautions continues to change, we will adjust with it. In March, we updated the COVID-19 room reservation regulations to allow for greater room capacities in accordance with the Level Yellow guidelines for the City and County of Denver. We hope this allows for more flexibility when families are making memorial arrangements and for resident faith services to resume in our facilities again. Additionally, we will be phasing in events that are manageable under the current restrictions. Select in-person presentations will be piloted, and some of your favorite lobby table vendors are on the calendar to resume services next month. Most events will be available to residents only, with reservations and waivers required. See the activities section for more information.
100th Birthday Feature for WG Centenarians
Do you know a Windsor Gardens resident with a 100th or higher birthday coming up? Let us know! We would love to feature our community’s centenarians in future Windsor Life publications! Please email cervin@wgamail.com or call 720-772-1289.
March 11 COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic a Success!
With the support of Denver Health Medical Clinic nurses, six Denver Firefighters vaccinated 306 people at our Thursday, March 11, COVID-19 vaccine clinic. A majority of the appointments were Windsor Gardens residents with approximately 30% of them being non-residents and a few Windsor Gardens employees. If you received your 1st dose on Thursday, March 11, remember to return on Thursday, April 8th for your 2nd dose: same time, same place!
We look forward to hosting another clinic on Tuesday, April 13, for those who are interested and qualify. Appointment information is on page 15.
Neighbors
and Cindy wait together during their 15 minutes of observation. Time flies when you have company!
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New resident, Kristen Celmer, received her COVID-19 vaccine.
Denver Fire administered the vaccinations in partnership with Denver Health.
Robyn
Community Administrator Patricia Frawley on sanitization duty.
WG COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
From
Cari Ervin, Community Life Manager
2nd Dose Vaccine Clinic at WG: Thursday, April 8, in WG Auditorium
This clinic is for 2nd dose recipients ONLY, in conjunction with the Thursday, March 11 COVID-19 vaccine clinic at Windsor Gardens. If you received your 1st dose at the WG clinic administered by Denver Health on Thursday, March 11, please return on Thursday, April 8, at the “same time, same place” for your 2nd dose.
Bring your vaccination card with you to be signed.
If you have not yet received your COVID-19 vaccination and would like to, please schedule an appointment for our clinic on Tuesday, April 13. Appointment information can be found below and on the WG website and Facebook page.
1st Dose Vaccine Clinic at WG: Tuesday, April 13, Appointments Required
Denver Health will be administering the Moderna COVID-19 vaccination at Windsor Gardens on Tuesday, April 13. Appointments are required. This clinic is for individuals who qualify under the state of Colorado’s distribution plan, which is currently anyone 16 or older (https://covid19.colorado.gov/vaccine).
2-Step Registration Process
1. Make an Appointment
Online: www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0c4fa4a928a1fbc70covid191
(Clickable links are available on the Windsor Gardens website and Facebook page.)
By Phone: (M, W, F) Renee: 720-862-1534
(T, Th) Katie: 720-862-1524
2. Complete a Registration Form
Links to complete an online version or a printable PDF are available on the Windsor Gardens website and Facebook page. Forms are also available in the fitness center lobby
Please print and return form to the main office (Attn: Cari Ervin) or bring to your appointment. No need to submit a printed form if you completed the online version.
Masks are required. Wear a loose-fitting shirt allowing access to your upper arm and shoulder. Please bring your ID and insurance card. Insurance not required. Vaccine is no-cost to you with no copay.
2nd Dose
2nd dose appointments will be automatically scheduled for Tuesday, May 11, for the same time and place.
WG COVID-19 Notices
From Rebecca Zazueta, General Manager
Confirmed Resident COVID-19 Cases
No COVID cases were reported in March. The last positive case reported was February 13, 2021.
Status of Residents with Confirmed COVID-19
Confirmed Deaths: 3
Residents in Hospital: 0
Residents in Rehab / Recovering Away from Unit: 0
Residents in Home Isolation: 0
Residents Recovered / Discharged: 63
Total: 66
Employee COVID-19 Cases
No employee COVID cases reported in March.
Mask-wearing & Hallway Exercise Update
The mandatory mask-wearing requirement for Colorado remains in effect through April 3, 2021. If the state issues a new order that substantially changes the mask requirements during the month of April, we will formally notify the community of the changes through a Pilera notification.
Residents may walk in the hallways for exercise if they wear a mask and maintain a safe distance from others.
WG COVID Vaccination Survey
Please Complete by April 16
During the month of March, we introduced a voluntary vaccination survey for WG residents to complete online or by filling out a form and returning it to the office. Resident names and unit information will be kept confidential and will only be shared with DDPHE or the state upon request. The primary use of this information will be to assist staff in determining if:
1. COVID precautions can be eased or modified.
2. Maintenance projects that require access to multiple units can be started.
3. Additional activities and programming can be offered in the community center.
Access to the survey is available online on our website at: https://www.windsorgardensdenver.org/News/15778~712411. Paper copies of the survey can also be obtained in the fitness center lobby. Please complete your survey by April 16 so that staff can evaluate the information and begin to plan for the upcoming months. A summary of the survey will be shared with the community in the coming months.
Street Sweeping Season Begins April 1
Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) reminds residents that street sweeping season begins April 1, and parking restrictions that support the program will be enforced to keep sweeping operations effective. Residents are encouraged to check the red and white signs on their blocks or sign up for reminders and remember to move their cars on their street sweeping day.
Street sweeping plays a critical role in keeping our city clean and moving cars for the street sweepers makes a difference, allowing operators to get all the way to the curb line where dirt and debris accumulates.
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Assistant Facilities Manager Bill Wheeler Dies Unexpectedly
Windsor Gardens Assistant Facilities Manager William “Bill” Gary Wheeler, a dedicated employee for 29 years, passed away unexpectedly on March 2, 2021, at the age of 67. Bill was well revered by his coworkers and residents, many of whom he called friends.
Born September 25, 1953, at Wright Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio, Bill's military family moved frequently. Aurora, Colorado, became his permanent home when he was just coming into his teens, making friends then that he kept close until his passing.
Bill, Billy or William, depending on who was talking to him, was known to be a hobbyist and outdoorsman. He enjoyed fishing, camping and hunting whenever he could. If he didn't have a fishing pole or a rifle, he'd have a gold pan, a metal detector or some other gadget that fit the moment. He was always ready for an adventure with family and friends.
We will miss you, Bill.
Bill wrote the following poem, which was read at his funeral. The Hunt by William G. Wheeler
It's opening day at the end of September, And I’m hoping for a day I’ll always remember.
Walking to the site where my hunt will begin.
I think of the times I’ve had, and being here once again. Checking my gear one more time, I take a deep breath of wildflowers and pine.
Listening to the sounds of the forest.
I know I’m here just as a tourist.
Using my hunter's skills, so quiet and slow, I watch the motion of a buck or a doe.
Staying down wind so not to be detected, I move a little closer to get a better perspective. When my target comes into view, I know what I'm here to do.
As the buck comes to a stop, He turns to his side to give me a shot. Thinking about my hunts with a gun, I realize this camera is a lot more fun.
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Congratulations, Bill Walsh
From Cari Ervin, Community Life Manager
We celebrated “Bill Walsh Day” on Tuesday, March 23, in honor of our facilities manager’s 40th anniversary of employment at Windsor Gardens – the longest in Windsor Gardens’ employment history!
To honor Bill Walsh and his career at Windsor Gardens, we organized a surprise celebration where he was presented a Denver City Council proclamation (see page 20), and we would like to share a bit more here about who he is and how he got started at Windsor Gardens.
Bill Walsh was born in Colorado Springs but spent most of his life in the Denver area. In high school he competed in basketball, wrestling and track, and excelled in football. “Funny, I had college scholarship offers, and I said ‘no, I wanna be a mechanic,’” said Bill. Though he didn’t see football in his future, he continued feeding his need for adrenaline and competition by racing motorcycles, which he had been doing since the age of 14. Continuing well into adulthood and overlapping with his time at Windsor Gardens, Bill competed in Motorcycle Speedway, racing dirt bikes on land and ice, including hockey arenas and lakes. After a significant crash and resulting injury, Bill ended his professional racing career of 15 years.
Before Windsor Gardens, Bill worked a myriad of jobs. “When I started here, I was 23 and had already worked 23 jobs." He was managing sound and lights for a band when he was inspired to look for alternative work. “We were sitting around the table one day eating ketchup sandwiches, and I thought to myself, ‘Screw it, I’m going to get a real job.’” Prompted by ketchup sandwiches and a newspaper ad, Bill applied to join the Windsor Gardens grounds crew and was hired as an irrigation specialist in 1981. He imagined he’d work at Windsor Gardens for a few months, never expecting to have a lifelong career here.
Bill was quickly promoted to leadman positions, followed by a series of promotions to supervisor positions. And then in 2006 Bill was promoted to facilities manager.
“I remember looking at previous facilities managers thinking ‘that guy’s got it easy,’” laughed Bill. Now, he's that guy, and he manages million-dollar projects and 50+ staff, not to mention the everyday emergencies and work orders for buildings and land that span nearly 160 acres. “I had no idea,” he laughed again.
Bill’s favorite part of the job is the creativity it allows. “There is always room for creativity and room to tackle the next challenge. That’s what has kept me interested...the next broken thing."
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Facilities Manager Bill Walsh
Gamiok, Luis Martinez, Bill Walsh, Bernadino Estrada, Saul Chavez in 1992 or 1993 rebuilding the #2 tee box.
CONGRATULATIONS
Bill working on a keymaker from 1960. He prefers to fix things over replacing.
continued on page 19
Photo by John S. Miller
Photos by John S. Miller
40th Anniversary of Employment
CONGRATULATIONS continued from page 18
Though most of Bill’s time is spent at Windsor Gardens, there are occasions when he gets away to enjoy his hobbies of fishing, hunting and riding motorcycles in the mountains. He is a mountain man through-and-through. When he takes a week’s vacation, it is not to relax on the beach but typically to go camping in the snowy wilderness for a hunting trip. He dreams of hunting grizzlies in Alaska and working for an outfitter’s club in retirement. “By that time, I won’t be able to climb mountains, but I figure I can hang around the camp and cook.” Bill also sings and plays harmonica in a band and is learning to play slide guitar. His musical talents benefit Windsor Gardens through his active participation in the Premier Concert Series by scouting bands and running the lights and sound. Occasionally, he graces the crowd with a harmonica performance. Words are insufficient for properly expressing the weight of the impact Bill Walsh has had on the Windsor Gardens residents and staff. He has spent a lifetime serving the community and hasn’t slowed down. If you see Bill and appreciate his dedication and hard work, please extend your gratitude.
Bill, you have so much to be proud of from your time at Windsor Gardens. On behalf of the staff and residents (past, present, and future), we applaud your 40 years at Windsor Gardens!
From Dana Cusack, Grounds Supervisor, who was hired in December of 1982 and has worked alongside Bill Walsh for 39 of his 40 years at Windsor Gardens:
“Bill has dedicated so much to Windsor Gardens over the years. He really has had two careers here, one we all know as the facilities manager, and his first as the grounds supervisor. The marks he made as the grounds supervisor are many. He initiated our tree and shrub pruning techniques, installed miles of cement curbing around the buildings, started the use of new plant varieties, created the beautiful perennial garden at the main office, started the flower program that we still use today, initiated our snow removal procedures, and started the fertilizer and weed control programs. Everything the grounds crew is today, comes from the influences that Bill has had on our practices. He taught me a lot and still keeps a watchful eye on the things he deeply cares about. Bill is a great mentor who guides us in the direction of success when we need it. It has been comforting to know Bill is around to help us with things that come up, but also a little intimidating trying to fill the shoes of a man with so many skills and talents! I am grateful that Bill has dedicated forty years to this place called Windsor Gardens, that we both care about so much.”
From Rebecca Zazueta, General Manager:
“What an amazing accomplishment to celebrate 40 years of employment, not at the end of a career but during one. Bill ensures that we have what we need to repair, improve, grow and thrive as a community. And for that, I am incredibly grateful as these responsibilities are not for the faint at heart. As the General Manager I am fortunate enough to directly witness not only his expertise but his care and love for the people of Windsor Gardens. It is truly one of a kind. Undoubtedly, we have all benefited from Bill Walsh’s tenure. Thank you, Bill, for the ongoing adventure, and I look forward to the chapters that are ahead of us!”
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Photo by Jeanne Lee
DENVER CITY COUNCIL PROCLAMATION ON PAGE 20.
Denver City Council Proclamation for Bill Walsh
HONORING BILLY STEVEN WALSH AND HIS 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF EMPLOYMENT AT THE WINDSOR GARDENS ASSOCIATION
WHEREAS, Tuesday, March 23, 2021, marks the 40th anniversary of employment for Billy Steven Walsh, the longest employment in Windsor Gardens’ history, this day will be marked as a historical milestone and celebrated as “Bill Walsh Day” at Windsor Gardens; and
WHEREAS, those who work closely with Billy Steven Walsh know him as “Bill” or “Walsh”, the burly, blue-eyed, country-singing cowboy with a red beard and a heart-of-gold, who finds sanctuary deep in the woods with only camping gear, a hunting bow, and wild bears to keep him company; and
WHEREAS, as a Colorado Springs native, Walsh grew up in North Denver hearing about Windsor Gardens, founded in 1962, originally described as “a playground for the young at heart,” and home to 3,500 residents as the city’s premier active adult living community offering the services and amenities of dining, swimming, golf, art, fitness classes, snow removal, and more; and
WHEREAS, Walsh was first hired at Windsor Gardens in 1981 as an Irrigation Specialist, never expecting to establish a long-term profession in grounds and facilities, spending those early years supporting his family by balancing multiple jobs and taking horticulture classes at night; and
WHEREAS, Walsh was quickly promoted to Groundskeeper Leadman within his first year and ascended to supervisory roles such as Assistant Grounds Supervisor in 1984 and Grounds Supervisor in 1985 with the added responsibilities of Golf Course Superintendent in 1990 and Vehicle Maintenance Supervisor in 2000; and
WHEREAS, Walsh recommended and oversaw the transition from a leased golf course to the association-operated course it is today, the Emerald Greens Golf Club, at the center of the community and holding great esteem with residents, the golfing community and beyond; and
WHEREAS, while serving as Grounds Supervisor, Walsh increased productivity while minimizing labor costs, implemented new technology and equipment, and created knowledgeable solutions for fertilization and watering, reducing his team’s mowing time by 50%; and
WHEREAS, Walsh was promoted to his current role as Facilities Manager in 2006, overseeing 50+ staff members and the continuous daily maintenance needs of 72 buildings and 2,690 condominium units as well as the community center, auditorium, indoor and outdoor pools, administrative and community response offices, restaurant, golf course, nature area, warehouse and other work areas, vehicles and equipment, which span nearly 160 acres and make Windsor Gardens the largest age-restricted condominium community in the Denver area; and
WHEREAS, for the past 15 years, Walsh successfully managed all day-to-day maintenance activities of a community the size of a small town, working with his team to complete thousands of work orders each year, addressing the inevitable emergencies that occur, and continuing routine maintenance to the miles of roof, gutter, pipeline, asphalt, concrete and more that exist at Windsor Gardens; and
WHEREAS, as Facilities Manager, Walsh leads multiple capital improvement projects each year, overseeing hundreds of contractors, tens of thousands of staff hours, and millions of budgeted dollars in order to extend the life of the community, protect property values, and improve everyday living for residents; and
WHEREAS, unrelated to his responsibilities as the Facilities Manager, Walsh played an integral role in the creation and development of the Premier Concert Series at Windsor Gardens, taking great pride in scouting talent and spending his limited personal time managing the production of lights and sound, bringing the caliber of entertainment for the community to a new level; and
WHEREAS, Walsh’s commitment to the residents of Windsor Gardens runs deep, exemplified in heroic acts such as when he sits silently at the controllers of a broken-down boiler overnight to ensure that the residents of the building have heat in a bad storm and when he selflessly runs into buildings experiencing a fire or major flooding to help safely evacuate the affected residents and secure the building and residents’ personal belongings; and
WHEREAS, Walsh has collaborated and worked side-by-side with hundreds of board members, committee members, and building representatives over the years to share his historical knowledge and unmatched expertise of the community’s grounds and facilities, earning him the respect and trust of the community’s volunteer leadership; and
WHEREAS, there is no greater leader than one who can lead by example, thus Walsh’s exceptional integrity and dedication has created a family-like culture of cooperation and longevity within the departments he manages, where many employees achieve over 10 years of employment and several reach 20 years or more; and
WHEREAS, Walsh is an old-school facilities manager who believes in working hard every day, saving money whenever possible, thinking outside of the box, and repairing before replacing because new is not always better; and
WHEREAS, Walsh has an unparalleled work ethic, is painfully fair, and always, always has the best interest of the community in mind; and
WHEREAS, the Windsor Gardens Association extends their heartfelt appreciation to Billy Steven Walsh for his significant contributions to the community and are honored to be beneficiaries and witnesses of his successful and longstanding career; and
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT PROCLAIMED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER:
Section 1. That the Council of the City and County of Denver honors Billy Steven Walsh for his 40 years of service to the Windsor Gardens Community.
Section 2. That the Clerk of the City and County of Denver shall affix the seal of the City and County of Denver to this proclamation and that a copy be transmitted to Billy Steven Walsh.
PASSED BY THE COUNCIL March 22, 2021
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Milestones
Here we are in 2021 living and working in a community that was born in 1962. We will be celebrating our 60th year as a community next year. We should count our blessings as our community has been managed incredibly well for all these 60 years. Our past and present board of directors have managed one of the finest communities in the nation. These people (your neighbors) have spent countless hours in meetings and making decisions that have brought us to this 60-year mark in very good physical and financial condition.
Maintenance Matters
Bill Walsh, Facilities Manager
Next, I moved onto leadman of the mowing crew and chased high school-aged kids around the complex. We were trying to mow the grass with old, dilapidated mowers, and I walked over 10 miles a day as I coached the young mowing crew along. I was promoted to grounds supervisor in 1988 and with the aid of some good equipment, some new technology and a great crew I was able to reduce the landscape crew from 40 groundskeepers down to just 22. The savings was very well received by the board at the time, and our investment in new equipment paid dividends.
I, too, achieved a milestone this year. Last month marked my 40th year of employment at this beautiful community. I would like to share just a few highlights. I was originally hired in 1981 as employee number 271 (we just hired employee number 2365). I spent my first summer here repairing our irrigation system. We worked on changing out 20,000 sprinkler heads. We also worked on replacing the old-style analog irrigation controller with a state-of-the-art digital controller. As leadman for the drainage crew during my third summer, we installed French drains, which meant digging miles of trenches, hauling the soil and bringing in river rock to fill the trenches.
Later, I convinced management to “take over” the golf course, and we began a very impressive reconditioning of the course. We literally went from rags to riches as our golf course became a source of pride for our community.
I have seen so many changes in my 40 years here, way too many to even begin listing. Changes to the community center, the updated auditorium from the old A-frame, offices being moved and more. After the retirement of Math Pint in 2006, I was promoted to facilities manager – a very difficult job that keeps me challenged each and every day. I haven’t been in every unit yet, but I’ve got a good start. Most of the time If I knock on your door you can bet it involves water damage or some related disaster.
I think what has kept me going is knowing that our residents are the salt of the earth and have always made me feel like part of the family. This community is a true blessing.
Until next month--- No more frozen pipes!
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SPRING CLEANUP
Large Item Pickup is Wednesday, May 19
The annual Large Item Removal Day is on Wednesday, May 19. Please set broken or unusable items in front of your garage the morning of May 19. Those of you with underground garages need to set your items in the aisle behind your vehicle or a column.
Items that the crew cannot pick up: large appliances, TVs, electronics, mattresses, box springs or hazardous materials (including oil, combustible liquids, aerosol products, pesticides, paint, mineral spirits, varnishes, solvents, and other flammable material).
Denver Recycling Directory
Where to Recycle (or Donate for Reuse) Things that Shouldn't Go in the Recycling Bins
The City and County of Denver has created an easy-to-use online directory to help residents learn where to recycle or reuse various materials. Just search for Denver Recycling Directory in your browser or use this link:
www.denvergov.org/content/denvergov/en/trash-and-recycling/ recycling/recycling-directory-dropoff-locations.html#
At the online directory you can type in what you want to recycle and get a list of locations that will accept that item, sometimes for a fee. You may be surprised at the variety of items that are recyclable or can be reused, including bicycle tires that are made into construction materials; eyeglasses, which can be refurbished and donated around the world; and even gently-used women's bras for women and girls escaping domestic violence, human trafficking or surviving breast cancer without the necessary insurance.
Old appliances and bathroom fixtures are too often found in or near the WG recycling bins. These items need to be disposed of elsewhere. If you type "televisions" into the online recycling directory
you will get several locations that accept televisions for a fee: Best Buy Store, Staples, Blue Star Recycles, Electronic Recyclers International and Techno-Rescue. You can click on any of these and get more information, including their phone number, website, hours, etc. Also, please note that Denver has the E-Cycle Coupon Program for discounted electronics recycling at Metech Recycling. For more details, search for "Denver E-Cycle Coupon" in your browser.
If you type "toilets" into the recycling directory, you'll get these locations: Bud's Warehouse and ReStore Home Improvement Outlet. Bud's Warehouse is a nonprofit organization that accepts usable and working building and renovation materials such as cabinets, appliances, tile, hardware, light fixtures, doors, windows, bath tubs and sinks for reuse. Their phone number is 303-296-3990 and their website address is www.budswarehouse.org. ReStore Home Improvement Outlet accepts furniture in good condition, standard sized bathtubs, scrap metal, appliances in working condition, and new carpet in large quantities only. Call for more details at 303-4215300. Or check out their website at www.HabitatDenverReStore.org.
You'll also find the Denver Recycles' Waste Sorting Game at the recycling directory's webpage. You can learn about Denver's waste diversion programs in a fun way playing the game. Sort materials correctly and win fun items to build your own digital park.
Give the Denver Recycling Directory a try today for information about those items in your household that you don't know what to do with.
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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.
Saturday, April 24, is National Drug Take Back Day. The Leetsdale Cop Shop will be at Windsor Gardens from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m. to collect any expired prescription and over the counter medications. We will have a table set up on the sidewalk in front of Community Response. Walk over, drive up, or bicycle over and drop off items no longer needed. Everything collected will be taken to the local police district for safe and environmentally secure disposal. We also hope to return to Windsor Gardens with a regular schedule toward the end of April and will get the word out when we have dates to report.
Dear Cop Shop
Dear Cop Shop:
Are stolen cars ever found?
Curious
Dear Curious:
If your car is stolen, there’s a pretty good chance it will be found. The metro area has an 87% recovery rate with 65% found within the first 30 days. Those numbers sound rosy, however, the number of vehicles recovered does not speak to what condition they might be in. According to the Metro Auto Theft Task Force, 90% of stolen cars are used in the commission of another crime and then abandoned. At minimum, a stolen vechicle might be full of trash and other discarded items. There might be body damage or parts stripped after being dumped sometimes far from where they were stolen.
An average of 20 cars per day are stolen and in 2020 7,568 vehicles were taken. That’s a 51% increase over 2019, and in January 2021, vehicle theft jumped over 80% from January 2020. The huge increase is due in part to less driving because of COVID-19 forcing people to stay or work at home. In addition, people make it remarkably easy for thieves by leaving doors unlocked, keys in the car, engines running (puffing). It can take a skilled criminal a minute to force an ignition, and believe it or not, there are instructional videos on the internet on how to break into and steal a car!!
If you need it, the non-emergency police number is 720-913-2000, option 0. Leetsdale Cop Shop is available to you at 303-329-0500 (call or text) or e-mail us at leetsdalecopshop@hotmail.com.
National Drug Take Back Day is Saturday, April 24. From 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. the Leetsadale Cop Shop will be collecting expired prescriptions and OTC medications at a table on the sidewalk in front of the WG Community Response Office on that day
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Community Response
From Chris Scovil, Director of Community Response
Update Your Emergency Data Sheets
Your Emergency Data Sheet (EDS), aka the “Gold Sheet,” is used to contact your emergency contacts and lists the names of people that you allow or disallow access to your unit; your approval or denial for health and welfare checks; and other special considerations that you want to make Community Response aware of. Your EDS is secured with your extra set of keys in a locked cabinet behind a locked office door.
We have noticed several EDS that are outdated, as far back as 1997. Your EDS should be updated periodically as life events and contacts change. Please stop by the Community Response office to review your EDS and update as necessary.
Health and Welfare Checks
Health and welfare checks are an important vital service that Community Response offers. There is a checkbox on your EDS that either allows or denies Community Response access to your unit if a concerned family member, neighbor, or friend has not seen you for an extended period, or you did not show up for church or a club event that you religiously attend. Community Response officers will confirm that you checked “yes” on your EDS for health and welfare checks and then use the extra keys you have on file to enter your unit to check on you. If you checked “no” on your EDS, we will not enter unless there are exigent circumstances. We highly recommend checking yes, as this service has saved lives in the past.
Do Not Leave Cooking Food Unattended
If you have any doubts about fighting a small fire:
• Just get out! When you leave, close the door behind you to help contain the fire.
• Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number outside of your home. Another important reminder:
More than one Windsor Gardens resident has fallen asleep while something was cooking or baking in the kitchen, resulting in a smoke-filled unit and, sometimes, building hallway. It could have ended far worse. Make it a routine before taking a nap or going to bed for the night to check and make sure that your stove and oven are off.
When was the last time that you looked at your emergency contact information on file with Community Response?
Fire Extinguishers
Are fire extinguishers required?
Yes. The Denver Fire Department requires at least one fire extinguisher in every unit. There are fire extinguishers in the building hallways near the exit doors, but you still need one in your unit. Extinguishing or "knocking down" the fire will give you and your neighbors more time to get out of the building and minimize property damage to your unit and surrounding units.
What kind of extinguisher should I get?
Cooking fires are the number one cause of home fires and home injuries according to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA). The leading cause of fires in the kitchen is unattended cooking. Some tips from the NFPA follow.
When cooking:
• If you are simmering, baking, or roasting food, check it regularly, remain at home while it is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you are cooking.
• If you are frying, grilling, boiling, or broiling food, stay in the kitchen while you are cooking.
• Keep anything that can catch fire — oven mitts, wooden utensils, food packaging, towels or curtains — away from your stovetop.
If you have a small (grease) cooking fire:
• Keep a lid nearby when you’re cooking to smother small grease fires. Smother the fire by sliding the lid over the pan and turn off the stovetop. Leave the pan covered until it is completely cooled.
• For an oven fire, turn off the heat and keep the door closed.
Purchase an ABC dry chemical extinguisher. The A stands for ordinary combustibles like wood, paper, and plastics. The B is for flammable and combustible liquids like grease and gasoline, and the C is used for electrical fires. The extinguishing agent in an ABC fire extinguisher is powder-based and non-conductive; it’s the best extinguisher to use for most types of fires.
What size?
Fire extinguishers are measured by weight. Both the 2-pound and 5-pound sizes are lightweight, easy to hold on to and adequate for home use. They will have enough extinguishing agent to either knock down the fire or extinguish it completely.
Where should I put it?
In the condominium units, preferably near the front door and in a spot where you always know where it is. You should have an escape route at all times when fighting a fire with a fire extinguisher and having an extinguisher near an exit door gives you a better chance to get out. In the townhomes, preferably on each level and near exit routes, with an additional extinguisher in the garage.
How do I use it?
Use the P-A-S-S technique. Pull the pin, aim, shoot and sweep. P - Pull the pin. The pin is in place to prevent accidental discharges.
COMMUNITY RESPONSE continued on page 25
February 2021
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Calls Received 1234 Assists to Residents 0 Attempted Burglaries / Thefts 8 Alleged Burglaries / Thefts 8 Emergency Medical Assists 90 Health & Welfare Check 22 Burglaries 0 Family Disturbance 1 Police Assist 16 Escorts 14 Apartment Vacation Checks 0 Alarms 18 Noise Complaints 16 Suspicious Person 12 Garage Door Violations 2 Warning Tickets 18
Community Response Assists, Checks & Other Activities,
Spring Updates from Denver City Council District 5
From Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer, Denver City Council District 5
Do you feel the sense of renewal in the air? Spring is coming! As thoughts and plans shift with the change of season, our work representing our neighborhoods at the District 5 office continues. Over the past few months, we have focused on reducing crime, increasing pedestrian safety, caring for our parks, and more.
DPD Justice Assistance Grant Application
Crime in Denver has risen significantly over the past year due to several factors. Our office has been working in partnership with residents, businesses and our local police districts to help watch out for our neighbors and keep our community safe.
In March, we applied for a State of Colorado Justice Assistance Grant that would fund staffing and supportive services to pilot a community policing model along East Colfax from Monaco to Yosemite. This grant would support the businesses and residents who live in the area to help not only reduce crime along the East Colfax corridor, but also create a more positive relationship between the Denver Police Department and the neighborhood residents. In addition to community classes and service supports, the proposal also includes a much-needed victim services coordinator to provide individual and family support to those residents who have experienced trauma and violence.
We have worked hard to find a balance with this application –recognizing that many community members have concerns about over-policing – and feel confident that we have created a community program that is rooted in partnership with residents. Thank you to every business owner, neighborhood organization and individual who signed our petition of support and/or sent in a letter of support! Applications were due in mid-March, and we should know whether we received the grant in the early fall.
Traffic Study Planned for 8th Avenue Corridor with Virtual Town Hall on April 7
If you’ve lived in East Denver for more than a few years, you have seen firsthand how much the area has grown. With this expansion and demographic shifts, as well as through-traffic from the surrounding communities, increased safety concerns have arrived.
One area that is significantly impacted by these issues is 8th Avenue between Colorado Boulevard and Quebec Street. To address these issues and increase safety for those who live and work in the area, our office has partnered with District 5 Registered Neighborhood Organizations (RNOs) and local traffic engineering firm Fehr and Peers to conduct a traffic study of this area. The Council District 5 goals are:
• Installation of traffic calming measures along the 8th Avenue corridor.
• Installation of safe pedestrian/bike crossings along the 8th Avenue corridor.
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A - Aim low. Aim at the base of the fire, that’s where the fuel source is that is feeding the fire. Removing the fuel source will put the fire out. Aiming at the flames will waste the extinguishing agent.
S - Squeeze the lever. Squeeze the lever to discharge the extinguishing agent. Then release the lever to stop the discharge.
S – Sweep. Sweep the extinguisher from side to side at the base of the fire until it appears the flames are out. Wait a few moments to see if it re-ignites. Repeat the steps if the fire reignites.
On Wednesday, April 7, a Community Town Hall will be held via Zoom at 6:30 p.m. We hope you will attend to learn more about the project and give us your feedback! Visit this website to register for the Town Hall webinar, and feel free to share it with your neighbors: www.bit.ly/8thAveTraffic_April7
• Webinar ID: 876 7326 7459
• Webinar Passcode: 5555
• Call in number (for phone only): (720) 928-9299
Spring District 5 Park Clean-Up Day is May 16
Last October, our team was thrilled that more than 65 volunteers showed up to help tidy half of our district’s parks. Now, it’s time to give some attention to the other District 5 parks our residents love. We hope you’ll join us on Sunday, May 16, 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. to spruce them up in advance of the highest-use seasons.
Use this link to access the volunteer sign up, where you’ll see a list of the parks, specific meet-up spots, other guidelines, and available slots for you to sign-up. http://bit.ly/D5SpringParksCleanUp.
Contact Us
As always, feel free to contact our office at denvercouncil5@denvergov. org or 720-337-5555 with comments or questions. Sign up to receive our monthly newsletter and updates at bit.ly/Council5News, and we’ll also keep you apprised of developments through these communication channels: instagram.com/denvercouncil5 twitter.com/denvercouncil5 facebook.com/DenverCouncil5
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Down to Earth
From Dana Cusack, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
Grounds Report
The grounds crew will likely begin mowing soon, especially after all the moisture we received in March. We are seeding where there is plow damage. We will begin the weed control program and fertilize and aerate the golf greens. We also will be trimming trees, shrubs and perennials after storm damage. We will be grinding stumps, only two left to do. And we will be activating the irrigation system.
A Long Wait
A brood of periodical cicadas is set to emerge from underground for the first time in 17 years in southern and eastern states. Brood X cicadas, also known as the Great Eastern Brood or the “Big Brood”, will likely first emerge across the southern U.S. at the beginning of spring and then surface in states along the East Coast. The reason this is such an impressive event, is that it happens no where else on the planet. There are cicadas on every continent except Antarctica,
Club Storage is Now Open
Allow the staff at Emerald Greens Golf Club to store your clubs for the low price of $100 for one year (year expires March 2022). Cash or check only. No credit or debit cards accepted. The staff will get your clubs out before you play, and then you can leave them out front and the staff will put them away. How easy is that?
Annual Passes Now on Sale
Resident passes are $350. Cash or check only. No credit or debit cards accepted. Must have a resident ID badge or proof of residency to purchase an annual pass. Passes are good from date of purchase and expire March 31, 2022. Passes are good for walking rate only. Electric carts can be rented for $7 per rider per round.
Golf Lessons
$40 for a 50-minute lesson, add Trackman data for additional $20. Other lessons and packages available in the golf shop. Please call 303-366-3133 or stop in to schedule your lessons today.
Call Ahead for Your Tee Time
We are expecting another busy golf season, so please call ahead and make a tee time. We can take reservations up to seven days in advance.
League Play
Golf league play is starting back up. Stop by the golf shop for more information.
Windsorettes
We welcome all levels of lady golfers from beginners to experienced. No need to reside at Windsor Gardens, non-residents are eligible to join this fun group. If you have ever considered joining a league, now is the time.
Enrollment forms are available on the Windsorette bulletin board outside the golf shop. Yearly membership dues are $35. Your completed registration and payment can be deposited in the lock box to the left of the bulletin board. We accept check or cash. Please staple your payment to the enrollment form or use an envelope to keep both items together.
but only in the eastern half of the United States will you find the periodical cicadas. The other interesting fact about this emergence is the massive numbers that will come out. There are going to be as many as 1.5 million cicadas per acre across 15 states, so the numbers will be in the trillions.
Cicadas are likely best known for their loud mating calls; each species has their own different song that reach up to 100 decibels. Once a cicada mates, the female will deposit eggs in tree branches where the larvae will hatch and then burrow into the soil. After three to four weeks the black-bodied, red-eyed Brood X adults will die, and their next generation will surface in 2038.
What about in Colorado?
The cicada we have in Colorado emerge three to five years after eggs have hatched and not in as many numbers, but we can often hear their mating calls on a nice spring day.
Stay tuned for information on the May 5 league play. We look forward to a great season with our current and new members. If you have any questions, please contact Charlotte at 303-341-4628 or Kristin at 303819-0130.
Fun Friday Golf Club
Did you know that there is a Friday morning golf group that plays from May through September each year at Emerald Greens? There are no dues and sign-up is weekly, so there is no long-term commitment. We have players of all levels. Even if you have never played golf, it is a non-intimidating group to learn with. Our group is a great way to get out, meet new people and have fun!
Sign-up outside of the pro shop on Thursday, April 8, between 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. The only requirement to join is that you provide a name, phone number and email address, and let us know if you will need an electric golf cart.
If you have questions, feel free to ask Doug in the golf shop or contact Susan Meade at smeade2@msn.com or Susan Pelissier at stpelissier@gmail.com.
Penalty Areas
How many types of penalty areas are there, and what color is used to mark them?
A. 2, out of bounds with white and water with red
Phoebe’s Rules
B. 2, water with red and water with yellow
C. 2, out of bounds with white and water with yellow
D. 3, out of bounds with white, water with red, and water with yellow
Answer on page 38.
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WG Artist Club Profile
diane lather belfour
Born in a darkroom on the shores of Lake Michigan, diane lather belfour has spent many years in all facets of the photography industry. From photo lab design, management and darkroom technician to wedding and portrait studio owner. However, her passion will always return to the creation of images, whether classic black and white or vivid color still lifes and landscapes.
In the years that she was caregiver to her enormously talented artist husband who suffered from Alzheimer’s, she developed her technique for blending layers of texture and colors together with her photos on her computer while watching her husband’s intricately detailed art slowly turn into fingerpainting. Her process would become her photography-based imagery that she affectionately calls “On Beyond” photography. “Honey Locust Mobius” is not only an example of this technique but also an image of a Windsor Gardens favorite tree, next to CenterPoint.
You can see more of diane’s art in the WG CenterPoint Gallery or at www. worksoflight.com.
Welcome to Our New Neighbors
Movie Tech Volunteers Wanted!
We are looking for movie technician volunteers. Being a movie tech may seem daunting at first, but no worries, Bob Hamblin will train you on everything you need to know! Currently, this position is for once-a-month at movie time on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The hours are 2:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. If you have any interest, please contact Bob at blhamblin2@gmail.com.
What Did You Miss on the WG Facebook Page?
We shared a number of interesting items on the WG Facebook page over the month of March:
DPD table of 2020 Top 10 Stolen Vehicles.
Photo prompt: Where is the Windsor Gardens' sundial?
Photo of a visiting pet pig.
Denver's historic architecture free audio tour link.
DPL author event for caregivers.
Senior Property Tax Homestead Exemption application link.
Snowstorm beauty and awe as captured in several residents' photos.
Aging in place virtual series link.
Reminder that enforcement of Denver vehicle registration restarts on April 1.
Link to a Farmer's Almanac video on the March full moon's many names.
Vaccination survey link for WG residents.
Announcement of COVID vaccine clinics.
If you’d like to see items like this and more, “like” our WG Facebook page, by visiting: www.facebook.com/WindsorGardensAssociation. Post or send us your photos.
Join your neighbors in posting your photos on our WG page. Or, if you need assistance, send your photos to windsorlife@wgamail.com, and we will post them for you.
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Bldg Name From 3 Geri Miller Oro Valley, AZ 3 Maril Morris Oro Valley, AZ 11 Tim Edwards Denver, CO 18 Lyle Smith Qingdao, CH 18 Li Yuling Qingdao, CH 24 Gayle Slover Aurora, CO 29 Missy Cook-Gagliardi Golden, CO 34 Shellie Bradford Aurora, CO 41 Peggy Coulter Lawrenceville, GA 44 Tammy Felker Phoenix, AZ 46 Phil Gee Denver, CO 47 Lyle Hansen Denver, CO 47 Sandy Hansen Denver, CO 47 Gary Lewis Aurora, CO
Bldg Name From 47 Kay Lewis Aurora, CO 51 Stephen Mill Littleton, CO 55 Elizabeth Jarrell Aurora, CO 58 Donald Hiller Denver, CO 59 Thomas Clark Centennial, CO 59 Mickey Chacon Denver, CO 61 Matthew Green Thornton, CO 65 Mae Green Crestone, CO 78 Kevin Lewis Denver, CO 80 Albert Segall Denver, CO 82 Thomas Burkhart Denver, CO 82 Jean Burkhart Denver, CO 84 Mary Shockley Denver, CO
“Honey Locust Mobius” Works of Light, the Imagery of diane lather belfour
Birdies Now Open for Dine-in & Takeout
HOUSE FAVORITES
Chicken Pot Pie topped w/puff pastry $14
Chicken Alfredo $12
Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken $14 w/mashers, gravy & veggies
Veggie Bolognese $12 Add chicken $3
303-341-7480
HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday and Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Thursday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Friday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Saturday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.
APRIL SPECIALS
Sauteed peppers, mushrooms, onions w/penne pasta in marinara sauce
Homemade Meat Lasagna $14
Open faced Turkey $12 w/mashers, gravy & veggies
Meatloaf $14 w/mashers, gravy & veggies
Bistro Tender $16 GF w/ burgundy mushrooms, baker & veg
Simple Beef Stroganoff $14
Spaghetti & Meatballs $11
Wild Mushroom Ravioli with roasted garlic butter sauce and wild mushrooms
Gnocchi Primavera: potato gnocchi sauteed with squash, mushrooms, spinach, tomato and tossed with a pine nut pesto
Appetizer-Italian Caviar: garlic, tomato, garbanzo bean, kalamata olive, fresh mozzarella, basil with crostini's and balsamic glaze
Time to think about planting your favorite vegetable. So we have decided to prepare some awesome vegetarian entrees. While supplies last. Happy Spring from Birdies!
APPETIZERS
Stuffed Mushrooms $10 GF 1/2lb mushrooms stuffed with a sausage cream cheese mixture, baked & served w/house Dijon sauce
Artichoke Dip $10 GF
Served w/tortilla chips & veggies
Flat Nachos (beef or chicken) $9 GF Cheese, olives, jalapenos, pico de gallo.
Add sour cream & guacamole $2
Classic Caesar $10 GF
Add salmon or chicken $6
Wedge Salad $10 GF
Bacon, red onion, tomato & BC crumbles
Cobb Salad $12 GF
1/2lb Buffalo Wings $10 GF Hot or Teriyaki, Ranch or BC & veggies
Hummus $8 GF
Served w/tortilla chips & veggies
Potato Skins (4) $9 GF
Cheese, bacon, chives & sour
cream
Brat Knots $10
Skewered bratwurst & pretzel knots topped with beer cheese
SALADS
House Salad $8 GF
Field greens, cucumber, tomato, carrot & croutons w/Ranch, BC or Italian
Add Tuna or Chicken salad $6
Grilled Dill Salmon $16 GF w/ rice & veg
Fried Shrimp $15 w/ fries & cocktail sauce
Fish & Chips $15 w/ tartar sauce
SANDWICHES $10
Turkey, Ham, Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, BLT, or Tuna Melt Served on wheat or sourdough w/chips & pickle.
GF bread add $2
COMBO 1/2 SANDWICH & SOUP w/ a Pepsi $12 UNTIL 3PM
SMOTHERED BURRITO $12
Ground beef or grilled chicken & cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla, topped w/green chili & melted cheese
Add sour cream & guacamole $2
BURGERS
French Onion & Gruyere $12 (Knife needed)
American Cheeseburger $11
Lettuce, tomato, onion
Mushroom Swiss $12
Blue Cheese $12
Lettuce, tomato, onion
Served w/fries & pickle on Brioche potato bun
GF Bun $2
Add sour cream & guacamole $2
Ham, turkey, avocado, olive, tomato & egg w/BC crumbles
SOUPS $5
DESSERTS
Bratwurst w/chips $8
AND MORE
Chili Cheese Dog w/chips $9
Chicken
Wild Rice
French Onion
Broccoli Cheese GF
NE Clam Chowder
Take a Quart home $8.95
Bread Pudding (Ask for flavor)
Fresh Baked pies a la mode
Cheesecake (Ask for flavor)
Pudding: Banana or chocolate
Hot Dog w/chips $7
Meatball Sandwich w/chips $9
GF = Gluten Free BC = Blue Cheese
"Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.”
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WG Drama Performance on Zoom
HOME SHOPPING STUDIOS, LIVE!
Tuesday, April 6, at 6 p.m.
Join the WG Drama Class for some fun and laughs with their presentation of the comedy, “Home Shopping Studios, Live!” written by Claire Epstein. A home shopping studio producer wants his revenge on one of the hosts for getting him fired. So, before he leaves, he schedules a group of vendors with some strange, unexpected, and even bizarre products to sell, leaving the two hosts struggling, and the audience laughing.
Join us live on Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82122520034
Or watch at your convenience on the Windsor Gardens Association YouTube channel beginning April 9. Type "Windsor Gardens Home Shopping Studios, LIVE" into the search bar.
Movie Time in the Auditorium
Join us for two different movie showings this month! Showings will be in the AUDITORIUM. Masks required. Food and drink not allowed in the auditorium at this time. 25 seats available per movie showing. Residents will need to sign a one-time waiver at check-in. We ask that everyone follow social distancing guidelines and maintain at least a 6-foot distance while checking-in and during the movie. Check-in will be in the AUDITORIUM LOBBY. Reservations can be made through the WG reservations system (www.windsorgardensreservations.com) or by calling the Activities Office at 720-862-1533 or 720-862-1534.
A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Tuesday, April 6, 3 p.m.
After a jaded magazine writer is assigned a profile of Fred Rogers, he overcomes his skepticism, learning about kindness, love and forgiveness from America's most beloved neighbor. Rating PG (some material may not be suitable for children). Runtime: 1 hour 47 minutes.
DOWNTON ABBEY
Thursday, April 22, 3 p.m.
The beloved Crawleys and their intrepid staff prepare for the most important moment of their lives. A royal visit from the King and Queen of England unleashes scandal, romance and intrigue that leave the future of Downton hanging in the balance. Rating: PG (some material may not be suitable for children). Runtime: 2 hours and 2 minutes.
Take-Home Activities
DIY TILE COASTERS
Create your own ceramic coasters! Using acrylic paint pens, transform plain white coasters into unique, colorful masterpieces. Draw freehand or use the stencil design provided. These coasters will be sure to add personality to your living space. Call the activities office at 720-8621533 or 720-862-1534 to reserve your bag. Twenty gift bags will be available for pickup starting on Wednesday, April 14.
Arvada Center Presentations
The Great Gatsby: A Radio Play: Set against the glamour and excess of the Jazz Age, F. Scott Fitzgerald’s tale of triumph and tragedy brilliantly captures the disillusionment of a society obsessed with wealth and status. This radio play adaptation captures Gatsby’s tragic pursuit of his impossible dream with original music and sound design. Production will run April 15 through May 15. Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased at https://arvadacenter.org/events/the-great-gatsby-a-radio-play or by calling the box office at 720-898-7200.
Active Minds (Online or Call-in)
ORIGINS OF THE BLUES
Thursday, April 15, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Join Active Minds as we look at the early days of the blues, from its roots in African American oral tradition to its rise as a mainstream American musical style. We’ll explore the role of classic blues and prominent blues musicians in the early 20th century, examine the musical characteristics that make it different, and discuss how the blues influenced other popular music genres.
1. To connect via the Internet, go to: www.zoom.com.
Click “Join a meeting”
Enter Meeting ID: 878 1009 8448
Click “Join”
Click OK if it asks to launch Zoom or something similar
Enter meeting password: 202888
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.
When prompted enter the Meeting ID: 878 1009 8448 and then the # sign.
Press # again when it asks for participant number.
Enter the password: 202888#
WG Chorus Spring Concert on Zoom
OLD AMERICAN FOLK MUSIC
Sunday, April 25, 3 p.m.
(Sign in by 2:45 p.m. Zoom will be open at 2:30 p.m.)
The WG Chorus members have been meeting on Zoom this year; relearning music from previous concerts, visiting with each other each week, grieving and remembering those members who have passed on. The chorus is a supportive community of people who love to sing, and we are keeping our community close during these challenging times. We hope you will enjoy this video of our 2019 Spring concert. Perhaps you will see someone you know!
To access the concert, visit www.zoom.com and click “Join Meeting”, then use the password and meeting ID provided below, or you can join by phone by calling +1 669-900-9128.
Meeting ID: 825 9966 4558 Password: Windsor
TITANIC’S
Wednesday, April 28, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
The story of the Titanic has been overlaid with romance and intrigue from the moment the great ship grazed the iceberg and sank with thousands aboard, including many of the world’s wealthiest celebrities. This in-person presentation will be held in CENTERPOINT EAST. 20 seats available, residents only. Masks and social distancing practices required. Residents will need to sign a one-time waiver at check-in. Reservations can be made online (www.windsorgardensreservations. com and the “Enrollments” tab in MindBody) or by calling the activities office at 720-862-1533 or 720-862-1534.
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FAMOUS PASSENGERS
Zoom and Online Classes
ACRYLIC PAINTING with Jeanne (Zoom class)
Mondays, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., CLASS EXTENDED THRU MAY 24!
Acrylic painting is a fun way to add color and creativity to your life! This class is suitable for beginners, as well as painters who are interested in developing their existing skills. Acrylic is a very flexible painting medium, and you will learn various techniques for achieving different results. You will also learn about using visual elements such as value, color, texture, line, and edges more effectively.
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81048183907?pwd=SmpIRUNjZUxYc 1hXYmI3NkU4RnNTQT09
Meeting ID: 810 4818 3907
Passcode: 622771
KNITTING & CROCHET with Jackie (Zoom class)
Mondays, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Have you ever dreamed of knitting a sweater? Have you ever thought of telling someone “Look what I made?!” Well if you have, here is your chance! Join instructor Jackie Holifield for her knitting/crocheting class via Zoom to get help with projects, get any questions answered and develop new techniques. Beginners to advanced welcome.
Zoom Link:
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/89723729618?pwd=ellPMlZDSmYyR E9vbkF3aHBnWmVQUT09
Meeting ID: 897 2372 9618
Passcode: WYJhh7
CHORUS with Linda (Zoom class)
30-minute sectionals every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
10 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Sopranos
10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Altos
11 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Tenors
11:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
BassesLinda is devoted to introducing people to the joys of music and to enhancing the
Zoom link:
skills of those who are already involved in music and theater. Holding multiple degrees in theater performance, music, and education, she has taught many singers and thespians over the years.
https://us04web.zoom.us/j/8324710122?pwd=UzgvRnlkZWg3Wjl
JNGprRHlHWENHdz09
Meeting ID: 832 471 0122 Passcode: Music
Because everyone has a different internet speed and setup, there can be varying delays between what Linda is doing on her side and what you are doing on yours. Therefore, during the learning portion, all you will hear is Linda doing her part and leading you.
DRAMA with LuAnn (Zoom class)
Tuesdays, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Tired of talking to yourself? Need a creative outlet? Then the drama class is right for you. We work on characters, emotions and subtext through monologues and script readings. Zoom in and enjoy some fun with acting. Class is hosted by LuAnn Buckstein, an actor who has worked at many Colorado theaters and has been teaching drama at WG for the last four years.
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84567485139?pwd=ZTgzbCtVM0xLa TNIK001SFFPaW1Wdz09
Meeting ID: 845 6748 5139 Passcode: 708095
DRAWING with Jeanne (Zoom class)
Mondays, 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Join instructor Jeanne Hougen for her drawing class via Zoom every Monday at 12 p.m. If you have always longed to draw but have not taken a class yet, don’t miss your opportunity. Beginners welcome! Jeanne loves nothing better than teaching others to paint and to draw. She is a professional artist who loves what she does and is always excited to pass this on to others. She has been painting professionally and teaching for over 10 years.
Zoom Link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81048183907?pwd=SmpIRUNjZUxYc 1hXYmI3NkU4RnNTQT09
Meeting ID: 810 4818 3907 Passcode: 622771
GLASS ART with Joan (Video tutorials)
Weekly videos: Every Monday by 2 p.m. a new tutorial is added. Video tutorials with teacher Joan Paschall are available online. Watch at a time that is convenient for you. Joan covers safety, tools and supplies, glass cutting, pattern making and much more! During an artistic career spanning over 30 years, Joan has taught for a national arts and crafts store, demonstrated products for manufacturers and sailed the world as an arts instructor for several cruise lines. She has worked for a professional stained glass studio where she was teaching and designing commissions, won several awards and exhibits her work regularly. Her mission is to help inspire us all to be a little more creative.
To access the glass art classes, visit the WG classes webpage: https://www.windsorgardensdenver.org/Calendar/15778~7320/ Activities-Groups-Clubs
Indoor Fitness Classes at WG
YOGA, TAI CHI, LINE DANCE, PILATES, WEIGHTS AND ZUMBA CLASSES meet in the AUDITORIUM and require reservations. All class participants are required to check-in by the auditorium kitchen door and sign a one-time waiver before participating. Masks are required to be worn at all times in exercise classes.
WATER AEROBICS is held in the INDOOR POOL and also requires reservations. All participants must check-in with the monitor and sign a one-time waiver before participating. Masks must be worn when checking in, entering the locker room, or moving within any indoor space. Residents may take off their mask while swimming in the pool
or using the therapy pool but are required to put on a mask as soon as they are out of the water.
Reservation System
1. Go online to: www.windsorgardensreservations.com
2. Click the “booking online” tab.
3. Click “click here to make reservations”.
4. You will be directed to a new page that will request you to either create an account or sign in. Note: This system is unrelated to the
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main Windsor Gardens website, and you will need to create a new account if you are visiting the reservation site for the first time.
5. Once you have signed in, you can make reservations by going to the “reservations and booking” tab. You will be able to see what classes are available to book and how many slots are left. Choose the class you want to attend, and click “sign up now”. It will prompt you to make a single reservation for yourself or for someone else. To see the reservations you have made: Navigate back to the “my info” tab and then click on the “my schedule tab”.
You will be able to see what classes/amenities you have signed up for, and if you look to the far right of each reservation, you will see an option to cancel your own reservations.
If you have any questions or would prefer to make a reservation over the phone, contact Ellie at 720-862-1533 or ewilkins@wgamail.com or Renee at 720-862-1534 or rjennings@wgamail.com.
Two Reservations Per Week Per Activity
To best accommodate our community, each resident is limited to two reservations a week per activity.
Zoom Fitness Classes
Low Impact Aerobics with Kathy Zimmer
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9 a.m.
Chair Exercise with Kathy Zimmer
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.
Zoom Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/6740748933?pwd=NVc2dC9NOHdo SjFLTFBpNEhRTUJydz09
Meeting ID: 674 074 8933 Password: WG chair Same site address, meeting ID and password for both classes.
Indoor Pool Water Aerobics and Open Swim Schedules
Four people allowed per open swim session. Reservations are required and may be made online at www.windsorgardensreservations.com or by contacting Ellie Wilkins at ewilkins@wgamail.com or 720-8621533 or Renee Jennings at rjennings@wgamail.com or 720-8621534. To best accommodate our community, each resident is limited to two reservations per week
Access is through the main entrance of the community center and all participants are required to sign a one-time waiver before participating. Walk-ups during an open swim session will be allowed on a first-come,
Open Swim Sessions: One-hour reservation time slots available beginning at 7:30 a.m. and ending at 4:15 p.m. daily, with interval breaks for cleaning, disinfecting, and water aerobics class (when applicable). The indoor pool is open every day except Thursdays when the pool is closed for routine maintenance. our community, each resident is limited to two reservations per week
first-served basis in the case of no-shows or available openings. A noshow is defined as: failing to check-in within 15 minutes of the start of the reservation time.
The association’s pool noodles, dumbbells, floats and other shared pool equipment will not be available for use.
Masks must be worn when checking in, entering the locker room, or moving within any indoor space. Residents may take off their mask while swimming in the pool or using the therapy pool but are required to put on a mask as soon as they are out of the water.
Water Aerobic Classes: 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday and Monday evening from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Classes are limited to 6 residents per session. Residents will be permitted two reservations per week for this class. The pool may also be closed by
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Access to and from the indoor pool area and locker rooms is through the main entrance of the community center.
WG Library Book Return
Look for the maroon plastic tub outside of the CenterPoint entrance on Mondays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. to return WG library books. Please note this is for book returns only. NO exchanges, donations or new book pickup at this time.
DPL Bookmobile at WG
The Denver Public Library bookmobile service will be at Windsor Gardens on Friday, April 9, and Friday April 23, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call 720-865-1112 with any questions.
RTD Shopper Special Buses
Grocery Trips: The RTD “Shopper Special” bus takes two Thursday trips to King Soopers and Safeway.
Pickups at WG at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The bus stops at main entrance on Clinton St., continues around to E. Center Ave., S. Alton Way, S. Clinton St., and then exits on E. Center Ave. Bus returns for pickups at King Soopers at 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
Bus returns for pickups at Safeway at 11:20 a.m. and 12:20 p.m. Bus fare is $1.50. Cash, RTD bus passes, tokens and free ride coupons accepted.
Shopping Trips: RTD “Shopper Special” bus on Fridays to Target, Walmart, and Sears at the Town Center at Aurora.
Pickups at WG at 9:40 a.m. The bus stops at the main entrance on Clinton St., continues around to E. Center Ave., S. Alton Way, and S. Clinton St., and then exits on E. Center Ave.
Bus returns for pickups at Target at 11:30 a.m. and Walmart at 11:45 a.m.
Bus fare is $1.50. Cash, RTD bus passes, tokens and free ride coupons accepted.
Wellness Clinic with Visiting Nurses Assoc.
The Visiting Nurses Association Foot Clinic is at WG on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., in CENTERPOINT EAST. Go to the front entry doors to CenterPoint for check-in no more than 5 minutes prior to your appointment. Reservations and masks required. Please call 303-698-6496 to make your reservation.
Whether you are a new or returning patient, the cost for foot care service is $40. Foot care service includes a foot assessment, sensation
screening, toenails trimming, calluses/corns filing, medications review and blood pressure check. Fingernail cuts are also available for $15, and if you want a blood pressure check only, it is $5.
Kaiser patients can call 303-698-6496 to see if your plan qualifies you for free foot care before your first visit. If you are a Kaiser member and come without pre-approval, you may be subject to private pay. Please bring your Kaiser ID.
Ear Clinic at WG
Bayer's Mobile Ear Clinic is back at WG on Mondays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., in CENTERPOINT EAST. The clinic provides hearing tests, hearing aid repairs, batteries and wax management. Masks and reservations are required, please call 720-937-9919.
Watch Repair Service Returns in May
The watch repair service is returning in May. Battery replacement and minor repairs on the first Friday of each month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. Twenty residents allowed at one time in the seated waiting area. Masks required. Service will be done by a take a number system.
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Clubs & Groups
ROOM RESERVATIONS FOR COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITIES
Room reservations for use of community center facilities are available on a limited basis and COVID-19 precautions and regulations are in effect. You can get a copy of these regulations in the fitness center lobby or on the WG website under the "Activities, Groups & Clubs" page. Please contact Ellie or Renee in the activities office with questions or to request a reservation.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Zoom meetings are held for Windsor Gardens every Wednesday evening from 7:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. For more information please call Sara at 720-544-1157.
DRUM CIRCLE will commence Monday, April 5, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., and continue to meet at CenterPoint East the first Monday of the month until further notice. Only residents are invited to participate, and each person must bring your own drum, wear a mask and sit in an assigned seat during the one-hour drumming event. We hope to see you there.
FUN FRIDAY GOLF CLUB meets Friday mornings from May through September each year. Players are of all levels. Even if you have never played golf, it is a non-intimidating group to learn with. For more details and to join, please see the article on page 27 in the Emerald Greens Golf Club section.
GARDEN CLUB: Gardening will begin on Thursday, April 15, so get ready to play in the dirt! All club members should have received
via email their paperwork and instructions for paying dues by April 15 for the 2021 season. For questions contact the club board at boardwcgc@gmail.com.
WINDSORETTES WOMEN'S GOLF LEAGUE is now enrolling members. All levels of lady golfers from beginners to experienced. No need to reside at Windsor Gardens, non-residents are eligible to join. For more details and to enroll in the league, please see the article on page 27 in the Emerald Greens Golf Club section.
WARM HEARTS WARM BABIES: Would you like to help make blankets and clothing for premature and newborn infants in crisis? All material and yarn will be furnished, or you can use your own stash. Contact Barbara at Ilove2sewbarb@gmail.com to get more information on supply pickup and monthly drop off information.
Faith Groups & Events @ WG
WINDSOR GARDENS CHURCH is offering virtual worship services, which allows multiple ways to gain access, including your computer, tablet, smartphone, etc. Or, listen in with a phone. Join weekly worship service with local pastors each Sunday via Zoom. Inspirational music is provided by Daniel Palm at 10 a.m. with the call to worship at 10:30 a.m. Those on the church's e-mail list will receive invitations with a direct link to the service. Or you can go online to Zoom.us, click on “Join a Meeting” and enter the following when prompted.
Meeting ID is 745 223 1154
Passcode is 3q64v9
Or join the service by phone by calling one of the following numbers:
Please note that the passcodes for joining online and joining by phone are different from each other.
Windsor Gardens Church also has a group page on Facebook. To find it, go into Groups from your Facebook home page, under Groups search for Windsor Gardens Church. The weekly worship service will be uploaded there.
Call Windsor Gardens resident and trial lawyer GEORGE A. KOKUS, ESQ., associated with the Ferris Law Firm, for a free consultation via telephone or teleconference.
Phone: 303-639-6103
Email: gkokus@aol.com
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Windsor Writers
Theme: Beyond the Horizon
From Horizon to Horizon by Marilynn
I emerge from darkness into the light, And I am born. Somehow I know without knowing I have reached my first Horizon, And I am welcomed into the arms of Love. The next challenge before me is that of learning and growing. I begin to bear witness to this world of awesome wonders.
I become aware of other creatures who inhabit this same space and time. Creatures that swim. Creatures that fly. Creatures who stalk and creatures who run. And those who dwell in the dark.
I feel the rain on my face and the wind in my hair as I play on the grass in the sun. I rejoice in the beautiful trees and delight in the colorful flowers. I gape in awe at the moon and the stars. And when finally I am grown, I know I have reached my second Horizon. I fear to move on, but I know in my heart there is Love. I set out on a path of my own, unsure of where it will take me. Sometimes the road twists and turns, sometimes I must climb to the top of the highest mountain in order to view the distant Horizon that challenges me to move on. It is shrouded in mist, and I feel great trepidation, but I have no choice. I must follow the path till I get there, in order to see what’s beyond.
Reeves
Sometimes I stumble and fall, and lie still for awhile, needing to heal before I can stand once again, ready to keep moving on. As I approach each new Horizon, they are all shrouded in mist, and I fear what each new portal may bring. But I know in my heart there is Love. After many years of trodding from Horizon to Horizon, I arrive at a time when my legs start to falter. Footsore and weary, I am old and longing for rest, but I know the next Horizon I see before me will be the very last one. It, too, is shrouded in mist. I fear to take those final steps into the unknown, but I move forward to the end, as I must.
As I look back on my life’s journey, the things I have done, the people and places I’ve known, I am glad to have shared this wonderful world with those whose own journeys have taken them alongside my own, if only for a short span of time. After traveling for a lifetime, I have met each Horizon with as much courage as I could muster.
I’ve known joy. I‘ve known sorrow. Accomplishment and failure. But it all comes out as one in the end. And whatever lies beyond the mist of that final Horizon, I know I shall face it head on.
For I know in my heart, From Horizon to Horizon … There is Love.
The Edge by Loweta Kimball
With only a few days before a long-awaited Caribbean cruise, we could hardly contain ourselves. My two girlfriends and I had planned a once in a lifetime vacation for more than a year. Every detail was planned, excursions, meals, cotton clothing and sandals for the hot humid climate. We asked a few people we knew who had taken similar cruises what they found most enjoyable about a cruise to the Caribbean. While their responses varied, they each had glowing comments about travel on the Cruise Ship, with few comments about the countries visited.
The islands on our itinerary were Haiti, Puerto Rico and Jamaica, with two days cruising the ocean. Once we boarded, we spent
the remainder of the afternoon unpacking and selecting first night dinner attire. The custom for single ladies was to dine at the Captain’s Table on the first night out at sea. Our first walk on deck, headed towards the first night’s elegant dinner and dressed in our finest cotton attire, we had our first glimpse of the breathtaking horizon.
The first land stop was Haiti. We were anxious to visit the country because we had read its history and seen pictures of the beautiful native people. The sight from the deck was of hordes of people wandering through an open-air market selling everything from The Edge continued on page 35
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fruits to nuts. We wanted to be slightly more adventurous, so we opted to take a taxi into the city to see the people and then buy souvenirs on our return. The taxi driver said he could only take us to ‘the edge’ … if we still wanted to go. Not knowing what ‘the edge’ was, we said, ‘Okay.’ We only travelled a short distance when the taxi driver stopped, pointed to the street and said, ‘This is the edge.’ We got out, paid the driver and he quickly sped off.
We had arrived at the end of a paved road adjacent to a dirt road, boarded by a wooden framed structure that resembled a fake Hollywood storefront. Behind the fake structure were adults and children crowded around structures made of scraped wood, metal and paper. The children playing games and eating fruit from nearby trees did not notice us right away, but when they did they
bombarded us, holding out their hands asking for anything we might have. The adults did not seem to mind us hugging the children and thanked us for the money we gave out. The sights we saw took away our joy and our energy such that we left ‘the edge’ and walked back to the cruise ship in utter silence. Prosperity on the dock. Abject poverty on ‘the edge.’
The remainder of our royal cruise was spent aboard ship, looking at the morning sunrise and the evening sunset. Now we understood the glowing comments about travel on the Cruise Ship, with few comments about the countries visited. We too decided we were not going to talk about what we saw but do something about what we saw. Over the next year we collected money and clothing for the women and children on ‘the edge.’
Storm Skirt by Eydie McDaniel
Draping on the edge of vision, it hung gray and white, smooth and wrinkled.
It caressed the edge of earth with shadows and glimmers, and light dancing as through lace.
A breeze inspired the imagined smell of rain.
Eagerly moving toward the horizon, his eyes beheld the storm lift higher.
Sun that warmed arms and face soon wore the skirt.
Rain drops cooled skin and sunglasses in pocket lay. Walking on, the fine man caught the sun once more.
Upon a rock sat he to rest and gaze from where he’d come. The other horizon then lay skirted by the storm gone by him. With sunglasses back on face refreshed, the man allowed gratitude for the blessing of a storm.
Another path gave sunlight and shadow clicking through the trees he passed.
Fresh light flickered from droplet on leaves now waving to him. In a clearing on another rock, he rested to view the horizon taking rain, and felt again the sweet blessing of a storm.
Theme: Lies My Mother Told Me
Lies My Mother Never Told by Cindy Peters
My mother was a truth teller and at times brutally honest. I remember at age four when my brother told me not only was there no Santa Claus but there also was no Tooth Fairy or an Easter Bunny. I went crying to my mother. She simply stated, “Yes, your brother is correct, and he saved you years of heartache.”
I think my mother was a product of her environment. She was the second child, in a German family with 12 children. In that family survival was key in living off the land, surviving the dust bowl and The Great Depression. There was no time for falsehoods, only time for reality. Women’s main priorities were working hard, being submissive wives and good mothers. Men were the kings and women were the servants.
When I was going through awkward teenage years, one day I once again went crying to my mother. I stated, “My eyes are too close together, my face is too long, I have a high forehead, and I have protruding teeth. I am ugly!” She calmly replied, “Well at least you
have a good personality.” So much for comfort from my mom as she chose the glaring truth.
One month before my wedding I realized that it was a terrible time to get married, because my brother’s schizophrenia was raging out of control. He took off to unknown parts of the country on his motorcycle. I was trying to plan the wedding long distance while completing my finals in college. I told my mother that we needed to cancel the wedding. My mother was very practical and determined to maintain the image of perfection to the world. She calmly announced, “It is too late because all the wedding invitations have been sent out.” Although it was the most important event in my life, being the dutiful daughter, we proceeded with the wedding. It went off without a hitch, although my brother was still missing. It was a beautiful June wedding, with 150 in attendance. We had a nice service, reception, and a wedding dance, which most of the town attended.
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WINDSOR GARDENS RENTALS The demand for rental units in Windsor Gardens is greater than ever! If you are an owner needing professional property management services at reasonable pricing or if you are a potential tenant in search of a rental unit call 303-808-0808 today to discuss opportunities and availability! Jane Doyle, Managing Broker, CharterWest Consulting, Inc.; Equal Housing Opportunity Brokerage. Windsor Gardens resident.
REAL ESTATE TRANSITION SPECIALISTS and Windsor Gardens Experts, Amy & Scott Grossman-Buy, Sell, Private Tours, $Cash for Properties. Know all your options. See ad on back page of this paper. 303-941-9436. www. tourwindsorgardens.com.
ITEMS FOR SALE
15 SP BIKE BEST OFFER 303-981-8702 msg/text Eydie.
NEWER GARAGE FOR SALE lot 8, Gar 55. $8,000 Mike 303-898-3963.
ITEMS WANTED
I BUY MOBILITY SCOOTERS, Knives and Military items wanted. Alan 303232-1212.
CUCKOO CLOCK WANTED call Dianne 303-517-7691 No messages please.
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SAVE MONEY & MAKE MONEY! Donate (tax deductible) your seldom used vehicle to help single mothers in need. Hands of The Carpenter (HandsofTheCarpenter.org) (720-710-8822) will pick it up, fix it up, and help a single mother keep her job and drive her family safely.
SERVICES
DRIVING DIVA….Will limo you to appointments, shopping, DIA, References. Diane Parker 303-947-3175 WG Res.
COMPUTER TUTOR PC • MAC • iPad • Lessons in your home. All things electronic set up and training. Over 20 years exp. Please call 303-845-2465 Gerri Woody.
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.
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.
FEMALE DRIVER, CAREGIVER, COMPANION, light housekeeping. Martha 720-935-5526.
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.
25 YEARS CAREGIVER. Very reliable, also housecleaning, Good references. Loretta Wright 720-681-7147.
CAREGIVER! REASONABLE RATES – Cooking, Errands, Pet help, Personal care, housecleaning, 20 yrs. Exp., Licensed, Great References Maria 720-232-4371.
NOTARY SERVICES & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. WG resident can provide notary services and provide transportation to DIA, appointments, shopping. Call Kathy @ 720-480-6486.
SQUEAKY CLEAN WITH JENNA LEIGH – Fast, thorough and reliable. Call for free consultation 303-668-3298.
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.
HOUSE KEEPING & CAREGIVER - 720-400-1434.
CAREGIVER & MORE – Licensed & insured C N A living in Windsor Gardens. Also cleaning, cooking, shopping, & organizing. Lisa 815-342-6444.
MOBILE NOTARY & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (coping, faxing, etc.) provided for your convenience. Please call Shirley at 720-441-4198 to schedule a time convenient for you.
24/7 CAREGIVER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE call Azeb Shiferaw 720-4001891.
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AIR CONDITIONING
Air Conditioner Sales & Service
Tom Grace
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APPLIANCE REPAIR
A to Z Appliance Repair
TV Antenna Help
Light Handyman Help
Call Dave 303-371-4229
ATTORNEYS
Kirch, Rounds & Bowman PC
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Kokus, George A., Esq, Law Office
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AUTO BUY & SELL
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Find your New or Used Car or we will BUY yours. Oldest Auto Broker in Colo
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AUTO REPAIR & SERVICE
Gary’s Full Service Auto Repair
Done Fair, Done Honest, Done Right.
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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
GARAGE DOORS
GDO Dynamics
Garage Door Openers & Parts
Scot Sturgis
5017 S. Gibralter Way 303-693-6894
HAULING
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Junk removal & Estate Clean out
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HOME CARE
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Beth’s In-Home Care & Cleaning
Help with all aspects of daily living
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Experienced caregivers for all needs
Call us: 303-923-3771
Diamond Care, LLC
Personal Care Provider since 2004 Homemaker, Transportation
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Elderlink Home Care, Inc.
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Elite Home Care Services
Loving care from the heart
12 years’ experience WG refs. Gloria w) 720-939-3848, c) 702-843-7815
Flexible and Reliable PC
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In-Home Care Giving
Experienced Caregiver’s WG Refs
Daily living assistance
720-789-4767 720-394-6827
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Lis. & Ins. When quality counts Call Vernie 720-692-3187
Emerald Home Repair
Basic Home Repairs, Plumbing
Electrical, etc. Windsor References
Larry Dotterer 720-384-5806
Expert Drywall Repair & Painting
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
LANAI ENCLOSURES
Grande Vista, Inc.
Enclosed Lanais, Windows & Doors
1550 Larimer St., #454, Denver 80202
Carlos Perez 303-777-4500
Windows & Home Improvements
Enclosed Lanais, Windows and Doors
Kitchen and Bath Remodel
Larry 303-887-9960
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MOVING SERVICES
Technology implementation/education
Home organizing /decluttering/packing
Call Amy at 720-419-9331
Retirement Home Movers
2 Men $100 per Hr. 3 Men $140 per Hr. Open 7 Days a Week 8am-8pm
John 720-975-3966
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PAINTING
Handy Manny Painting
Also repair walls, prep, paint
Clean-up & organize with perfection 303-521-0063 – website: dancemanny.com
PET SERVICES
PLUMBING continued
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Master Plumber Service and Repair
Kitchen+Bath, Balanced Shower Valves
303-344-2637
REAL ESTATE
Barlow, Chad You 1st Realty TeamElevateColorado.com
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Braun, Dan Home Smart of Cherry Creek
Helping buy & sell in WG since 1993 303-883-5881
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Ingebritson, Carolyn, SRES, Realtor
Your Castle Real Estate
Tours Offered! 55+ Advisor
303-594-7696 carolyn@theperfectpairhom.cc
Metro Brokers-Pete Withers
Living and working in Windsor Gardens
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Plachowski, Louis, Managing Broker/Owner Personal Service Local References
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Schoenecker & Co.
Knowledgeable and Experienced Sell Fast for Top Dollar. WG Resident Mike 303-898-3963
Senst, Sarah
Broker Associate Broker’s Guild
Bark ‘N’ Purr
WG reliable resident for pet walks
Vacation visits and BIG dogs ok Deb 303-949-0232
Fleur-de-lis-Kitty Care
Cat Care and Claw Trimming fleurkittycare@gmail.com
Donna 720-532-1019
PLUMBING
Vertec Plumbing
Great Rates. Free Instant Quote Plumbing and Drain Cleaning www.vertecservices.com 720-298-0880
Victor E. Plumbing & Tile Book a Service call at Victoreplumbing.squarespace.com Call 405-426-5612
Answer for Phoebe's Rules
Answer is B. Penalty areas are marked with Yellow (least amount of option for relief) and Red (the most amount of options for relief).
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Danner, Nicole Green Door Living Real Estate
See Ad for $500 Moving Special 303-386-5457
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A month after the wedding my brother returned home and took his life. The family and friends once again gathered but this time for the somber event of the funeral. I found out years later that after my brother's death my mother stayed in bed without dressing or bathing until I came home on the weekends to visit. My dad finally told her that she needed to shape up as she had another child to live for. My mother showed a great deal of strength to the world after my brother’s death and a couple years later with my dad’s death. She wanted to shield me and others from the pain she felt.
I had no idea when her last day on earth would be, but she did. I saw her on a Sunday and the following Monday she wanted time alone with her pastor. I planned to see her Tuesday for her pedicure and Wednesday for her hair appointment. She passed away after her visit with her pastor on Monday. Once again, she wanted to spare me the pain of seeing her there on her death bed. She hid some painful things from me, but she never directly lied to me. Maybe, there were times she should have lied and spared my feelings, but she chose to always tell me the truth.
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