June 2021

WINDSOR

Volume 19, Issue 6

June 2021 PRESIDENT’S PEN Dear Windsor Gardens Neighbors, What makes you happy?

What activities bring you Michele Compton, joy and peace in Board your heart? I have President witnessed people enjoying a few of these this spring. Some are swimming, golfing, dog walking, bird watching, walking for exercise and fresh air, bench sitting and people watching, to name a few. But, as we open up our abundant resources here at Windsor Gardens, there are so many more activities that bring us joy, such as painting, dancing, lapidary, woodworking, sewing, reading, playing cards, writing, exercising, singing and gardening. I’m sure I have left out so many!

This summer I challenge you to not only get back to the activities you have enjoyed in the past, but to find one more pastime that will spark a new interest for you. Learning something new can renew our spirits and provide opportunities to make new friends. There are activities, clubs and classes listed in this issue that are great possibilities for growth.

As our restaurant is now open for full capacity we can socialize and witness the smiles of our friends and neighbors – truly my favorite part of getting back!

Have an exciting summer!

In This Issue Community Meetings.................................................. pg 3 In Remembrance.......................................................... pg 3 Letters............................................................................ pg 3 Board in Motion........................................................... pg 5 Signs and Flags at WG ............................................ pg 5 Proposed Amendment to Common Elements Decoration Policy.................................................. pg 5 COVID-19 Updates...............................................pgs 6-7 From the General Manager.................................pgs 8-9 WG Property Values.......................................pgs 10-11 Community Life Updates.........................................pg 12 New Residents Orientations and Welcome..........pg 13 Maintenance Matters...............................................pg 14 Down to Earth (Grounds column)............................pg 15

Golf News..................................................................pg 15 Dear Cop Shop.........................................................pg 17 Community Response Statistics...............................pg 17 From Councilwoman Sawyer...................................pg 18 Pet's Corner................................................................pg 19 WG Centenarian......................................................pg 19 Birdies Restaurant at WG.......................................pg 20 Pools and Fitness Center..........................................pg 21 Activities..............................................................pgs 23-25 Windsor Writers...............................................pgs 26-27 Classifieds .................................................................pg 28 Service Directory..............................................pgs 29-30

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Visit our website at www.windsorgardensdenver.org 2021 Board Officers & Committees

Association Contacts

OPERATIONS COMMITTEES

Administration

Executive Committee y Michele Compton, President y Dennis Knight, Vice President y Mike Lopez, Treasurer y Jane Doyle, Secretary Architectural Review y Roni Reynolds, Chair y Jane Doyle, Board y Joel Bulik, Resident y Cleo Dioletis, Resident y Kelli Schuttinga, Resident Auditing y Dean Deverick, Chair y Roni Reynolds, Board y Sharon Holsapple, Resident y Jeanne Lee, Resident y Marilyn Tyler, Resident Employee Relations/Safety y Dean Deverick, Chair y Bobbie Mays, Board y Debra Adams, Resident y Ginny Cox, Resident y Barbara Ellis, Resident y Shane Fair, Employee y Jacob Pacheco, Employee y Community Response Officer Finance y Mike Lopez, Chair y Dean Deverick, Board y Debra Adams, Resident y Marilyn Tyler, Resident y Bobbi Hess, Resident Grievance y Bobbie Mays, Chair y Dean Deverick, Board Grievance continued

y Sue Freehling, Resident y Mary Carol Ooten, Resident y Donna Sanford, Resident y Jan Sheppard, Resident y Jim Wright, Resident Insurance y Bobbie Mays, Chair y Dennis Knight, Board y Barb Ellis, Resident y Sharon Holsapple, Resident y Barbara Penn, Resident Long Range Planning & Innovation y Dennis Knight, Chair y Mike Lopez, Board y Sharon Holsapple, Resident y Mona Knight, Resident y John Young, Resident y Bill Walsh, Employee Policy/Governing Docs/Rentals y Jane Doyle, Chair y Roni Reynolds, Board y Debe Alikchihoo, Resident y Donna Sanford, Resident y Jan Sheppard, Resident y Jim Wright, Resident Underground Garage y Roni Reynolds, Board y Mike Lopez, Board y Carl Bruckman, Resident y Barbara Dey, Resident y Reuel Hunt, Resident y William Laub, Resident y Jan Sheppard, Resident

General Manager: Rebecca Zazueta, email: rzazueta@wgamail.com Community Life Manager: Cari Ervin, email: cervin@wgamail.com Business Manager: Tammy Tafoya-Paredes, email: ttafoya@wgamail.com Community Administrator: Patricia Frawley, email: pfrawley@wgamail.com Director of Community Response: Chris Scovil, email: cscovil@wgamail.com Office Manager: Liz Nickel, email: lnickel@wgamail.com Receptionists: Becca Hart, email: bhart@wgamail.com Kacey Parker, email: kparker@wgamail.com Accounting Manager: Debra Ford, email: dford@wgamail.com Administrative Assistant: Karen Arellano, email: karellano@wgamail.com

Community Response 303-364-4924 communityresponse@wgamail.com Captain of EMS: Cash Kraemer, email: ckraemer@wgamail.com Covenant Enforcement Officer: Joe Garcia, email: jgarcia@wgamail.com Administrative Assistant: Katie Monasmith, email: kmonasmith@wgamail.com

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

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

Facilities Maintenance

COMMUNITY LIFE COMMITTEES Activities y Bobbie Mays, Chair y Dean Deverick, Board y Kristin Brotherton, Resident y Barb Ellis, Resident y Beverly Williams, Resident Board Election y Dean Deverick, Chair y Roni Reynolds, Board y Lisa Davis, Resident y Kathy McVicker, Resident y Donna Sanford, Resident Building Representative Zone Committee (BRZC) Roni Reynolds / Donna Sanford, Co-Chairs Zone 1: Marilyn Tyler Zone 2: Barb Penn Zone 3: Mary Grace Wake Zone 4: Mary Carol Ooten Zone 5: Lisa Davis Zone 6: Ken DeHate Zone 7: Jean McCoy Community Life y Jane Doyle, Chair y Dennis Knight, Board y Cathi Allen, Resident y Kristin Brotherton, Resident y Mona Knight, Resident y Jeanne Lee, Resident y Monica McKenzie, Resident y Kelli Schuttinga, Resident y Beverly Williams, Resident

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

Revenue Exploration y Dennis Knight, Chair y Bobbie Mays, Board y Cathi Allen, Resident y Reuel Hunt, Resident y Donna Sanford, Resident y Kelli Schuttinga, Resident y John Young, Non-resident Owner Golf y Jane Doyle, Chair y Bobbie Mays, Board y Daniel Robinette, Resident y Beth Vaden, Resident y Jim Wright, Resident y Men’s League Pres. y Women’s League Pres.

Public Relations/Marketing y Dennis Knight, Chair y Mike Lopez, Board y Debra Adams, Resident y Nancy Delhay, Resident y Jeanne Lee, Resident y Kathy Young, Resident Restaurant y Mike Lopez, Chair y Jane Doyle, Board y Cleo Dioletis, Resident y Sue Freehling, Resident y Charles McDonald, Resident y Susan Schmidt, Resident y Joan Stringfield, Resident

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

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

Board Members board@wgamail.com President: Vice Pres.: Treasurer: Secretary:

Michele Compton Dennis Knight Mike Lopez Jane Doyle

Asst. Treasurer: Bobbie Mays Asst. Secretary: Dean Deverick Director-at-Large: Roni Reynolds

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

Association Offices Closed Independence Day Labor Day Thanksgiving

Christmas Eve/Day

New Year’s Day

Monday, July 5, 2021 Monday, September 6, 2021 Thursday, November 25, 2021 Friday, November 26, 2021 Friday, December 24, 2021 Monday, December 27, 2021 Monday, January 3, 2022

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Like or follow us at www.facebook.com/WindsorGardensAssociation Community Meetings Attend in Person: We will be meeting in person in the Colorado Room for those comfortable meeting in person.

Join by Phone: Call 720-928-9299 at the time of the meeting and use the meeting ID and passcode provided with the individual meetings in the below schedule.

Join Online: For those who wish to participate via Zoom, go online to www.zoom.com. Click “Join a meeting” and enter the meeting ID and passcode provided with the individual meetings in the below schedule.

Golf Committee Tuesday, June 8, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Meeting ID: 836 8531 1659 Passcode: 447103 Public Relations Committee Thursday, June 10, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 895 9605 7392 Passcode: 985916 Audit Committee Friday, June 11, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

In person only in administration office boardroom.

Finance Committee Friday, June 11, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 896 6286 6132 Passcode: 604197 Policy Committee Wed., June 16, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Meeting ID: 829 9333 6881 Passcode: 983842 Employee Safety Committee Meeting ID: 826 7464 9891

Wed., June 16, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Passcode: 556627

Bldg Rep. Zone Committee Thurs., June 17, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 818 1468 4625 Passcode: 359088 Community Life Committee Friday., June 18, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 853 4688 1144 Passcode: 064712 Revenue Exploration Friday., June 18, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Meeting ID: 860 2299 0104 Passcode: 577042 Long Range Planning & Innovation Friday., June 18, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Meeting ID: 857 3882 8476 Passcode: 059504 Board Election Committee Monday, June 21, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 847 7591 9876 Passcode: 308814 Board of Directors

Wed., June 23, 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 847 1930 0686

Passcode: 647026

***July 2021 Windsor Life is scheduled for delivery on July 2, 2021***

Windsor Life: The News of Windsor Gardens A dverti si n g : Karen Arellano, 303-364-7485, karellano@wgamail.com S ub mi ssi o n s: Email to WindsorLife@wgamail.com. Submissions due the 10th of the month prior to the month of publication.

Windsor Life is published by the Windsor Gardens Association Board of Directors for the benefit of Windsor Gardens residents and is dedicated to: fostering communication and collaboration among the residents, board of directors and staff; promoting Windsor Gardens numerous and diverse activities; and informing residents of community resources and issues. The Windsor Gardens Association, its board of directors and employees and the Windsor Life staff are not responsible or liable for any of the services or products advertised in the Windsor Life publication, nor do we endorse any advertisement, product or service. The Association recommends that you thoroughly research any product or service and check references prior to hiring any individual or company.

Windsor Gardens Association 595 South Clinton Street Denver, CO 80247 303-364-7485 www.windsorgardensdenver.org

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

In Remembrance To share the passing of someone with the community, please submit the deceased’s name, date of death, building number and any life memories you’d like to share to WindsorLife@wgamail.com or to the association office. Remembrances are subject to editing, including for length and grammar.

Rod Canner Rod Canner, resident of Building 7 for five years, passed away on May 2, 2021. He had suffered for years with chronic back pain and died from complications of spinal revision surgery. Rod was a roofer and a radio evangelist who loved the outdoors and God’s creation.

You might remember him as the man wearing an ‘Indiana Jones’ hat while enjoying the flower gardens or the guy reading his Bible at the pool or near the golf course while basking in the sun. He was always ready to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. Rod is survived by his wife, two children, seven grandchildren, a sister and brother.

Nancy R. Delhay Nancy Delhay, a long-time resident of Windsor Gardens’ Building 47 passed away suddenly on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Nancy was a familiar face around campus, known for her involvement in WG drama group and Encore Dance, previously named the Silver Hotties. Performing with the Silver Hotties for the halftime entertainment at a Nuggets IN REMEMBRANCE continued on page 4

Your Turn: Write a Letter Letters submitted to Windsor Life are published at the discretion of the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors and the editors. Letters are subject to editing, including for length and grammar and are limited to 300 words in most cases. Letters containing obvious factual inaccuracies, unattributed facts and quotes or libelous statements will not be printed. All letters must include the writer’s name, address and phone number for verification purposes. Letters submitted by mail or dropped off at the association office also need a signature. The writer’s name will be included with those letters that are published.

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

Walking the High Line Trail We are so fortunate to have a wonderful walking trail on the perimeter of Windsor Gardens. In the summer months, the High Line Trail is a cool place for morning walks or afternoon strolls. Many residents of Windsor Gardens meet friends along the trail and use the benches to sit and chat. It is truly an oasis in the city enjoyed not only by Windsor Gardens but many other people in the surrounding neighborhoods.

As a volunteer for the trail conservancy, I walk the trail about twice a week and pick up trash along the way. It is sad to see that so many people discard trash along the trail, in the canal, and along Dayton Avenue. In the past two years since I’ve been picking up trash in this area, it is astounding to me what people so carelessly discard and – I assume – believe that someone else will clean it up. I have literally picked up thousands of cigarette butts, candy wrappers, and soiled disposable masks, blue WG doggy poo bags filled with waste, both large and small liquor bottles (some full, some empty), men’s jogging shorts, old socks, hundreds of plastic bags, cans, odds and ends metal parts, broken glass containers, broken flowerpots, used tissues, empty cigarette packs, plastic water bottles, and the list goes on.

LETTERS continued on page 4

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IN REMEMBRANCE continued from page 3 basketball game, Nancy did a solo performance that ended in the splits! She brought down the house. Nancy was active with various board committees, resident groups and community events, and was a regular contributor to the Windsor Life as a Public Relations committee member and photographer for over a decade. Nancy diligently gave back to the community at Windsor Gardens with her service as a volunteer. She welcomed and befriended new residents while leading her tours of the community center and had a regular routine of going for walks and stopping to chat with various staff members and friends she found along the way. Her hair color often changed from red to pink to bright green. When asked why she did it, she would respond

with, “Because I can!” Nancy was a talented ballerina, having danced Pas de deux with her partner in venues all over Denver. She also climbed three Colorado fourteeners, loved cats and enjoyed getting coffee and pie at Village Inn with her friends. Nancy will be laid to rest with a celebration of life to be scheduled for the summer. If you would like to make a donation in memory of Nancy, she requested support of the Cat Care Society (5787 W 6th Ave. Lakewood, CO 80214, www.

CatCareSociety.org). Because of the many lives she touched and her contributions to Windsor Gardens, a photographic tribute to Nancy is planned for the July issue of the Windsor Life.

LETTERS continued from page 3 Another issue I’ve observed is that behind two of the WG buildings that are next to the trail, some people are putting old vegetables and loaves of bread out along the trail, apparently in the belief that the wild animals (rabbits, squirrels, raccoons) will eat them. The animals do not eat these items, and these things typically lay along the trail until they are completely rotted and become a squishy mess. Not good for the environment or the animals, and it attracts rodents, ants, etc.

I hope this summer when you walk the High Line Trail and through our neighborhood that you will help us keep the area clean and free from trash for the enjoyment of everyone. We are blessed to have such a lovely oasis near our homes and a great neighborhood to live in. Thank you.

Mona Knight

Silence Whose bright idea was it to institute a policy of silence at the fitness center? I started using the center 13 years ago not only to get fit, but to meet new neighbors and to share a continued sense of community camaraderie. Now someone decided that they could not exercise if someone else wanted to converse. Really? Can't walk and chew gum? What's next? No using the treadmills when anyone else is in the center because the thump, thump bothers your tender sensitivities?

Maybe no heavy breathing? After a year of relative isolation due to Covid, can't we have a little conversation? I plan to continue to be a sociable neighbor. If you want to jail me for it, so be it.

Carl Bruckman Response to Silence Mr. Bruckman, I want to encourage your friendliness and your interest in meeting fellow residents in all areas of our community. The fitness center is not an exception, but rather a place where reminders are needed to help maintain respect of others’ intent for using the space.

It was recently brought to our attention that our signage was outdated and non-inclusive of the various disruptions that occur there. Upon further research, it is customary for fitness areas and gyms to not only prohibit phone conversations, but to dissuade conversations in the exercise area. It can be distracting and bothersome to those who are trying to follow a fitness routine, counting their reps, or listening to

their audio instruction. When the TVs are in use, they are only audible through headphones for similar reasons.

By no means does this restrict you from saying “hello” or asking if someone is finished with a certain machine, but if it leads to discussing the repairs to your unit, the grandkids’ sports games, what you had for dinner last night, or other topics, this can disrupt the peaceful use of the area by others and is why we request stepping outside or moving the conversation to the lobby for catching up with your neighbors.

Cari Ervin, Community Life Manager

A Bold Move I read Dana's column in the May issue regarding last year's choice whether to plant only a portion of the ordered annual flowers, none at all or go for it all. As Dana noted, Rebecca Zazueta said to go for it, a bold move with all the uncertainty of the Covid pandemic. With some staggering of the schedule he did it using only the crew he had on staff, not the usual temporary extras it takes to plant it all at once – setting a cost-saving model for the future! Well done, Dana!

And Rebecca, because, as Lady Byrd Johnson said, "Where flowers blown so does hope" and 2020 was certainly a year to plant hope!

Margaret Makar, 1 of 1,000s of Dana Cusack Fans Bad Behavior First a thank you to John and Kitty Hasche and Debra Adams, Phyllis Davis and Carmen Gorgas for their letters in response to Windsor Gardens residents exhibiting bad behavior. I agree with sentiments from both of your letters, and I was just appalled that there are people living here that would be so rude to staff and crew members. We are so blessed to have made it through Covid with a minimal number of cases compared to the number of people in our community. The entire staff had our best interests at heart, as they always have, in my opinion.

In the scheme of things my 5 years as a "transplant" resident to Denver and WG have been amazing. All those on the board who volunteer their time, THANK YOU. All office personnel, THANK YOU. Dana and his crew, THANK YOU. Community Response, THANK YOU. And to everyone who has given their all to make our lives as normal as possible putting in the extra cleaning time between classes, signing us in to facilities that would not be available if not for your time and all the additional headaches everyone went through to plan and coordinate things for us, the residents, THANK YOU, because 2020 could have been much worse without your dedication.

I am not naive and realize that not everyone is happy with everything that life may throw at them, and for that, I’m sorry. But taking it out on other people does not solve a problem and may make it worse for you and those you have offended. We may be old and have lived a long life, but that does not entitle any of us to be rude to another living thing.

Sandy Nelson

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Board in Motion The WG Board of Directors approved the following motions at their May 26, 2021, board meeting.

Architectural Review Committee motion to deny an exception to the request to the unit door painting for condo 4D in building 68.

Community Life Committee motion to approve the Community Life committee to work on the concepts of possible speed limit restrictions, crosswalks and a safety awareness program and to have a survey ready for the August Windsor Life newspaper.

Finance Committee motion to transfer $348,764.08 to the capital reserve account.

Finance Committee motion to transfer $150,478.65 to the capital reserve account. (This transfer represents the May insurance loan payment from the operating account.)

Finance Committee motion to transfer $634,163.16 to the tax reserve account. (This transfer represents the May, June and July transfers to pay for the second half property taxes.)

Finance Committee motion to close the Union Bank Tax Reserve Money Market Account and Union Bank Tax Reserve Checking Account and move the funds to the new CIT Tax Reserve Account.

Long Range Planning and Innovation Committee motion to continue discussions on community wide internet services and allocating $2,000 for initiating preparation of building plans by engineers.

Policy Committee motion to publish the revisions to the Decorating Policy in the Windsor Life newspaper.

Policy Committee motion to publish the revisions to the Community Center Class and Events Policy in the Windsor Life newspaper.

Policy Committee motion to publish the Signs and Flags Rules and Regulations Policy in the Windsor Life newspaper as a replacement to the current Signs Policy and to strike provisions regarding flags from the Lanai Policy and the Common Elements Decorations Policy.

Motion to approve the proposed Common Area Decorating Policy amendments to the unit doors section that were published in the May 2021 Windsor Life newspaper.

The board also approved the following motions via electronic vote or by special meeting in May. May 5, 2021: Motion to move forward with engaging Foretel as a consultant for Windsor Gardens’ internet needs and 5G capability.

May 6, 2021: Motion to not proceed with lease negotiations with the Windsor Gardens Church regarding renting office space from the association.

May 21, 2021: Motion to approve a settlement agreement for a current litigation matter involving a slip and fall injury that occurred in November 2018.

Signs and Flags in Windsor Gardens From Jane Doyle, Chairperson of WG Policy Committee Over the past few months, the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors has been listening to our community and reviewing our governing documents while taking a hard look at our existing signs policy as well as our rules for flags.

The original intent of our Condominium Declaration was to allow NO signage in or on our windows. This was to enhance the appearance and present the development as a solely residential community, and to preserve the property values of our condominium units.

Along the way, the State of Colorado stepped in and now requires certain types of signage and flags to be allowed: political signs, American flags, Colorado flags and military service flags. Since those laws were adopted, we have modified our own policies to track the state’s requirements.

To bring further clarity to the association’s requirements, the board has worked to prepare updated rules and regulations for signs

and flags. The proposed policy was discussed at the May policy committee meeting and was scheduled for publication in the June Windsor Life; however, a new House Bill 21-1310 was passed at the Colorado Senate level on June 1 and is expected to be signed into law by Governor Polis soon.

This new bill will allow owners to have a sign and flag bearing whatever message or imagery the posting owner desires, with exception to commercial messages. The association may adopt reasonable, content-neutral rules to regulate the number, location and size of flags and flagpoles. The new law will become effective 90 days after the final adjournment of the general assembly and would substantially change the current and the proposed Windsor Gardens rules and regulations. As a result, we are postponing our publication process until we know more. The future of House Bill 21-1310 should be determined by mid-June. Should the state opt to broaden the scope of what signs and flags are to be allowed as we anticipate, we will work to adjust our rules and regulations accordingly.

Proposed Amendment to Common Elements Decoration Policy The below proposed revision to the Common Elements Decoration Policy will be voted on by the board of directors at their meeting on June 23, 2021 (see schedule on page 3). 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.

COMMON ELEMENTS DECORATION POLICY New language is shown in ALL CAPS. Deleted language in striketype.

Under Section 1., second paragraph:

1. COMMON ELEMENTS DECORATION POLICY ...

The Association is responsible HAS THE ULTIMATE AUTHORITY TO MAKE for all decorating and furnishing DECISIONS within the Common Elements; HOWEVER, LOBBY FURNITURE AND DECORATIVE PIECES ARE PURCHASED AND MAINTAINED BY

INDIVIDUAL BUILDINGS. The Association may make improvements to the common elements at any time to maintain or upgrade the appearance of such areas. Improvements may include, but are not limited to, painting, wallpapering, installing new flooring, lighting, furniture, wall hangings or other decorative items. It is the intent of the Association to maintain a neutral, consistent, inclusive, modern, and clean appearance in all common elements.

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WG COVID-19 Notices COVID-19 Level Clear & Eased Face Covering Order Windsor Gardens is now following the State of Colorado and City and County of Denver’s Level Clear and Eased Face Covering Order as of Tuesday, May 25, 2021.

Mask Wearing No Longer Required Mask wearing is no longer required at Windsor Gardens, including all indoor and outdoor spaces owned by the association, with exception to Birdies restaurant. (The restaurant operator is responsible for establishing their own mask wearing requirements for their business.)

You may continue to wear a mask if you have a medical condition, weakened immune system or are more comfortable doing so.

If you are NOT fully vaccinated, the CDC recommends that you continue all precautions which include wearing a mask until you are fully vaccinated, avoiding group gatherings and maintaining physical distancing from others.

Continuing COVID-19 Kindness in the Days Ahead It is important to continue to support one another and work together as a community as we transition to the new level clear and eased face covering order. Please join us in supporting individual staff members, residents, and visitors who regardless of their vaccination status, choose to continue wearing a mask. Remember that wearing a mask not only protects the person wearing it, but also the people around them. And for that, we should be thankful and not concerned.

For those individuals who need more time, are recovering from COVID-19, have medical conditions, weakened immune systems, sincerely held religious beliefs, concerns about the COVID-19 vaccines, or other personal reasons or circumstances, thank you for continuing to wear your mask. We support you!

Eased Precautions with Level Clear If you are fully vaccinated, you can resume activities that you did prior to the pandemic.

• If you have NOT been vaccinated and have been around someone who has COVID-19 or symptoms of COVID-19, please get tested and stay home.

Fully-vaccinated people can resume activities within Windsor Gardens without wearing a mask or physical distancing.

Winding Down Precautions in Community Center Facilities

If you have not been fully vaccinated or are at risk of severe illness from COVID-19 you are advised to remain home as much as possible and to continue wearing a mask when around others.

• Amenities, community center rooms, classes and events will resume with pre-pandemic capacities as permitted by the latest City and County of Denver public health order.

Winding Down Precautions in the Buildings

• Effective May 25, 2021, reservations are no longer required for participating in fitness classes. Pre-pandemic procedures for signin and participation will resume.

• There are no longer precautions for residents who walk in the hallways for exercise.

• Elevator or laundry room use is no longer limited to one person or to members of the same household; however, please be kind and allow space when it is requested.

• High touch surface cleaning in your building has been discontinued as of Friday, May 28, 2021.

• If you are fully vaccinated and have been around someone who has COVID-19, you do not need to stay away from others or get tested unless you have symptoms.

• Reservations are not required for utilizing the community center amenities such as the fitness center, swimming pools and woodshop. Amenity hours are on the association website. Child swim at the outdoor pool is not scheduled for this summer.

• Room reservations for club and group meetings or private parties can be made at the activities office. Reservation frequency may be limited by current room availability. The second floor of the Auditorium is not open at this time.

• Effective May 25, 2021, community center waivers are no longer required.

• Effective May 25, 2021, limitations on food service in the community center is lifted.

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WG COVID-19 Notices Community COVID-19 Vaccination Survey Thank you to the residents who participated in our WG community’s COVID-19 vaccination survey. With your help, we were able to gather the following information:

− Number of individuals who responded: 1,402

− Participation from all 72 buildings with an average of 16 units per building responding.

"Maybe" responses: 6 (.4% of responses)

− Number of units that participated: 1,174 (approximately 43% of the community).

"Yes" responses, vaccinated/plan to be vaccinated: 1,384 (98.7% of responses) "No" responses: 14 (approx. 1% of responses)

Confirmed Resident COVID-19 Cases There have been three positive COVID-19 cases since the last published update that was included in the May Windsor Life. The criteria for an outbreak has been updated to 3 or more people with confirmed cases of COVID-19 with onset within 14 days. The association continues to monitor for patterns or outbreaks within buildings, especially on the same floor.

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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: 1 Residents Recovered / Discharged: 69 Total: 73

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Notifying the Association When You Have a Positive COVID-19 Test Result The association relies on residents to notify our office when you receive a positive COVID-19 test result. The administrative office manages the COVID-19 statistics for our community and reports the information to the health department. Only in extreme cases, such as a case that resulted in death, would the health department contact the association. We ask for your assistance in helping to keep our information as accurate as possible. This will allow us to provide important updates to the health department and allow us to monitor for outbreaks and patterns within buildings and within the community.

During regular business hours Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., please call our main number 303-364-7485 to report a positive test result. If you need to report your positive test result after hours or on the weekend, please contact Community Response at 303-364-4924.

Location of Cases

Special DDPHE Orders

1-3rd Floor

Monitoring has expired

12/14/20 5/2/21

1- 2nd Floor 1 - 4th Floor

Monitoring has expired

4/27/20 5/27/21

2 - 1st Floor

In-Home Isolation thru 6/9/21

# of # of 1st Cases Deaths Confirmed Case

Most Recent Case

Notification Protocol for Confirmed Cases We will continue to notify buildings with confirmed cases via a Pilera message, and we will also provide notification to anyone who may have had exposure to the positive case. We will also post a sign on the main building entry door to advise visitors of the confirmed case in the building. The community will be updated at least once a month in the Windsor Life as to the status of confirmed cases in the community, and more frequently if active outbreaks continue. Pilera is the main tool we use to communicate with residents during the month and in between Windsor Life issues. Please ensure that you are setup to receive these communications via email, telephone or by text. If you need assistance setting up your Pilera notifications, please contact Patricia Frawley at pfrawley@wgamail.com or (720) 862-1505 and she will assist you.

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From the General Manager Rebecca Zazueta

Increased Prices of Goods and Labor At our May finance committee meeting, Bill Walsh reported that supplies and labor are in high demand, inventory and availability of contractors and qualified candidates for open positions are low, and the cost of both is on the rise. Below are a few examples of our recent experiences.

One example is a chlorine shortage that could affect the operation of the indoor and outdoor pools this summer. According to the New York Times, the shortage is related to a fire that occurred last summer at a plant that produces most of the country’s supply of chlorine tablets.

There was also a pandemic-driven boom in the construction of backyard pools which created more demand for chlorine. Each year the association uses approximately 700 pounds of chlorine and we typically purchase our supply as we need it. When we were advised of the nationwide shortage, we quickly set out to purchase as much as we could. After multiple attempts, Bernie Myers in our warehouse department finally contacted our supplier and successfully obtained enough chlorine to get us through most of the outdoor swimming season. Now we are closer to where we need to be, and we will continue to work on securing additional chlorine supply in the coming weeks.

Our painting supervisor, Robert Freudenstein, also sprang into action when he was advised of a paint shortage. He knew the lack of supply would have a negative impact on our painting projects planned for this year. Industry publication Chemical and Engineering News reports that many of the companies who manufacture paint are not receiving their full orders of the raw materials used to make paint. This is due to supply chain delays during the pandemic and then mechanical problems and an unexpected winter storm in February 2021 at a large plant in Texas. To our benefit, Robert was persistent and successfully ordered enough paint to get us through the next couple months.

Finding additional painters to help with the work scheduled in his department has been an ongoing challenge for several months now.

Here at Windsor Gardens, we use lumber for all kinds of repair and replacement projects, and so do our contractors. So, it caused concern when we learned that there is a lumber shortage and significant increase in cost. According to lumber industry professional Mike Dunn, the logging companies and sawmills shut down lumber production because of the pandemic and then later struggled through COVID outbreaks and intermittent closures. At the same time, the housing market rebounded with low interest rates and nationwide housing shortages. In addition, the stay-at-home orders created an opportunity for homeowners to work on remodeling and outdoor projects. Plywood and OSB were also in high demand as cities and states prepared for protests and riots and all sorts of COVID-related barriers were built. While it is anticipated that lumber production will catch up with demand, the timeline is unknown.

finding it challenging to hire new employees and several positions are available. For Windsor Gardens, we continue our search for maintenance, painters, EMT and other skilled trade employees.

For now, we have managed to squeak by these supply and demand obstacles by making a few extra purchases ahead of schedule. We are also actively recruiting and seeking talented individuals for key positions that are available on our team. It is still early in our fiscal year and we are not exactly sure what to expect in the months ahead, but we intend to keep a watchful eye on pricing and supply shortages.

If these trends continue, we will re-evaluate the scheduled projects for this year and adjust our plans to the extent possible.

Walkthroughs of Buildings with Completed Hallway Re-Decorating This summer we plan to begin walking through buildings with completed hallway re-decorating projects to ensure that the Common Element Decorations Policy requirements have been implemented.

Below is what you need to know if you are a resident in one of the following completed buildings: 53, 30, 22, 18, 50, 15, 43, 3, 45, 25, 16, 49, 21, 23, 44, 49, 59, 63, and 58. Other building walkthroughs to occur when the hallway re-decorating is completed include: 78, 80, 84, 47, 24, 62 and 68.

If the hallway re-decorating project is complete in your building, the following items are no longer allowed outside of your unit door or in the hallways (building bulletin boards are allowed): • Wall hangings • Door mats or area rugs • Shelves

• Stools • Bookcases

In buildings where the unit door is inset from the hallway, owners may place a small table or stand outside their unit door, but the table/stand must not stick out into the hallway, for safety reasons. The small table or stand must be maintained and in good condition.

Unit Doors • Unit doors must be painted the color of the approved decorating scheme unless an owner has received written approval from the Architectural Review Committee for an exception to this rule.

Exceptions are only allowed for well-maintained, solid wood doors or solid core doors with an outer wood veneer. If your door was not painted and does not qualify for an exception, please call the administrative office to submit a work order to have the door painted.

• Doorbells and door knockers are allowed on unit doors or door frame.

• Door kick plates are also permitted.

• Decorative items, religious symbols or cultural items are allowed on the unit doors as long as they are easily removable, seasonally appropriate and do not cause damage to the paint.

Increased gasoline prices impact our cost of operating community response and grounds department vehicles and equipment. CNN Business reports that the average cost for a gallon of gas is now $3.04, which is 58% more than this time last year and matches the sevenyear high set in May. In addition to the supply and demand issues related to the pandemic followed by the recent economic recovery, there is also a lack of tank truck drivers and a recent shutdown of a major pipeline because of a cyber-attack.

It is our goal to work with residents to adhere to the common area decorating policy. The policy was revised in 2018 with the intent of modernizing and refreshing the appearance of building hallways. In preparation for our walk-through of your building, please review the above information and make any necessary changes to the area outside of your unit door, or on your door.

Similar challenges came up during our restaurant committee meeting when we discussed increases in food costs and the lack of candidates for open job positions. These circumstances have had a significant impact on the owners of Birdies Restaurant in their first 90 days of operation. Both the restaurant owners and Windsor Gardens are

FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER continued on page 9

In future months we will also look at lobby furniture and decorative pieces that are purchased and maintained by individual buildings as part of our walk-through process. A proposed revision to this section of the Common Elements Decorations Policy is enclosed in this edition

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FROM THE GENERAL MANAGER continued from page 8 of the Windsor Life to allow for owner comment prior to adoption.

Once this revision has been adopted, we will include a summary of the requirements for lobby furniture and decorative pieces in the Windsor Life before we implement the walk-through process for these items. A current copy of the policy is available on our website in the policies folder under the resource center tab.

Gatherings Outside of Buildings In the policy committee meeting this month we discussed concerns about noise and disturbances that occur when residents gather outdoors in the lawn areas. There was discussion about implementing a new policy to help address this issue, but ultimately it was determined that we should talk about the issue and let residents know what the concern is before we consider establishing new rules.

In many areas, gathering outdoors means that you are adjacent to nearby lanais. In other areas, gathering may occur between two buildings, which can create an unpleasant echoing effect. If you are not part of the gathering and are inside having to listen to the talking and laughter, the music, or barking it might become bothersome, especially if it happens on a regular basis or early or late in the day.

One of the joys of summer is to see community members outdoors walking, talking, gathering, and playing. These are the activities that set our community apart from others and we want to foster and embrace the use of our outdoor space. But with this use comes the responsibility to support neighbors who wish to enjoy the quiet and comfort of their unit. Please support our community-wide effort this summer to help us find a happy and healthy middle ground on this issue. Enjoy the outdoors without creating situations that may be disruptive to your neighbors. If you are planning an outdoor

gathering, be kind and advise your neighbors in advance, pick a spot that will distance you from nearby lanais, schedule the event during reasonable hours (not too early and not too late), and make sure your guests are mindful of the noise level. Remember, smoking is not permitted on any common areas within Windsor Gardens. During the summer months, windows are open and smoke odor travels. Also, remember to keep your pet on a 6-foot leash and always cleanup after your pet. Happy gathering!

New Administrative Staff Members We added two new staff members to our administrative team in May, Kacey Parker as a receptionist and Kimberly Hernandez as an accounting assistant.

Kacey has joined Becca Hart at the front desk and fills the open position that was created when Tina Patnode left employment. Kacey has 10 years of experience in customer service and is great with people, solving problems, managing conflict and working through difficult situations. When Kacey is not working, she loves spending time with family and loves to read and watch movies with her daughter. Kacey is very enthusiastic about her new role at Windsor Gardens and looks forward to meeting more residents in the days ahead.

Kimberly graduated from MSU Denver in 2018 with a Bachelor’s in Accounting with 3 years post-qualified experience gained within the financial industry, including preparing tax returns. Kim’s meticulous attention to detail will be a great benefit to our team. She takes her work very seriously and is always looking to improve her skills. Kim values this opportunity to be a part of our Windsor Gardens family.

When Kim is not working, she loves to be outdoors, attending sporting events, concerts, and movies. Basketball is her favorite – Go Nuggets!

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Denver Assessor’s Property Valuation for Year 2021: Windsor Gardens Property Values Show an Overall Decrease we are an age-restricted community. There is a greater population growth for people under the age of 55 in Denver. According to the 2019 Census, there were 727,211 adults in Denver. Only 83,629 were seniors out of that total. The population’s median age is 34.5.

From Rebecca Zazueta, General Manager This year is a property valuation year, and all owners should have received the notice of valuation from the Denver Assessor’s office the first week of May. Under Colorado law, all real property must be re-appraised every two years. This occurs in each odd-numbered year (2019, 2021, etc.). The Assessment Division studies the prices of properties which sold during the 24-month period ending on June 30 of the year prior to the re-appraisal. For example, new 2021 values are based on properties which sold between July 1, 2018, and June 30, 2020.

• Over the past two years, there were times when there were 70 to 80 units for sale in the community. To be competitive in the local WG market and to sell quickly, owners dropped their prices lower than usual.

• Bad weather, government shut-down and holidays all cause real estate market slowdowns.

This property valuation year reflects an average 8% overall decrease in Windsor Gardens property values in comparison to the last valuation year, which was 2019. This decrease may come as a surprise, especially since local news stations indicated that Denver property values had increased 7 to 8% on average.

− In January 2019, the government shut down and caused a slowdown in sales. In a slow market, sellers panic and sell to investors and wholesalers for extremely low prices. − When the COVID-19 stay-at-home orders started, many sellers wanted to sell their units in fear of a possible recession. They sold their units at under-market values to investors. Investors who normally pay $165k for a fixer upper, were paying closer to $130k to $155k.

To help understand this year’s valuations, we talked to real estate professionals who know the Windsor Gardens market well and have worked in the community selling real estate for many, many years.

They shared the following insights with us:

− The pandemic also caused potential sellers and buyers to cancel or delay.

• Supply and demand is not the same as nearby Denver neighborhoods. The WG buyers pool is typically smaller because

Windsor Gardens Sales Statistics July 2018 through June 2020 2018 (after July 1st) Unit type

# units sold

2019

Average Price

# units sold

2020 (up to June 30)

A

42

$ 210,869.00

123

$

194,355.00

48

$

Avg. Increase / Decrease (%) 196,325.00 -7%

B

20

$ 159,275.00

51

$

148,889.00

12

$

144,491.00

-9%

C

4

$ 143,750.00

6

$

131,916.00

1

$

145,000.00

1%

D

12

$ 161,358.00

14

$

152,100.00

5

$

161,200.00

0%

E

23

$ 176,619.00

56

$

165,469.00

12

$

169,458.00

-4%

F

2

$ 213,250.00

12

$

230,523.00

1

$

224,800.00

5%

G

1

$ 296,000.00

9

$

207,066.00

1

$

210,000.00

-29%

H

1

$ 265,000.00

6

$

229,583.00

3

$

233,166.00

-12%

AD

0

$

-

0

$

-

1

$

306,000.00

N/A

BB

2

$ 279,500.00

3

$

281,633.00

1

$

295,000.00

6%

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3

$ 303,000.00

1

$

280,000.00

1

$

280,000.00

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I did not protest my property valuation. Did I need to?

The deadline to submit the protest was June 1. If you missed your opportunity to protest, there is still an opportunity to appeal the valuation again after the tax bill is sent in January 2022. Keep in mind that a decrease in property valuation is not necessarily a good reason to submit a protest, although all owners have a right to do so.

Ultimately, a decrease in property valuation means that the property taxes for your unit may not increase substantially next year.

It is also important to note that in some cases, property values may have increased. Typically the increase is related to a unit being sold and remodeled.

Average Price

# units sold

Average Price

If you have questions about your property valuation, contact the Assessor’s Office. Contact information is included at the end of this article.

How is the real estate market doing now?

As of the end of May, realtors are reporting that the market is improving with sales prices going back up to top prices of previous years. The inventory of units on the market is decreasing steadily with 21 units for sale as of June 4, 2021.

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PROPERTY VALUES continued from page 10 Senior Property Tax Exemption – Application due July 15 If you are 65 years of age or older, have owned and lived in your unit (as your primary residence) consecutively for at least 10 years as of January 2021, you are eligible to apply for the senior property tax exemption. WG strongly encourages all owners who qualify for this exemption to apply. In most recent tax years, property taxes were reduced by approximately 50% for owners who received the exemption. While funding of this program may change from one year to the next, it is extremely beneficial to owners and helps to reduce the amount that is collected as part of the HOA dues for property tax payments.

Applications are available in the WG administrative office and can be found online at: https://www.denvergov.org/Government/ Departments/Department-of-Finance/Our-Divisions/AssessorsOffice/Senior-Property-Tax-Exemption

• The Colorado legislature controls the amount of the exemption.

• All residents approved for the exemption in 2021, or any prior year, should see a reduction in the property tax bill received in January 2022.

• You must apply by July 15 of the year in which you seek an exemption. Applications postmarked by July 15 are considered timely.

• Exemptions are only allowed for the year in which you apply and going forward, not for prior years.

Contact Information for the Assessor’s Office The Assessor's Office employees are working remotely. Questions can be emailed to: assessor@denvergov.org rather than calling or coming to the Assessor's Office. Emails are monitored continuously and will be returned promptly. If you do not have access to email, call the Denver’s Assessor’s office at 720-913-4037.

Here are a few details about the exemption from the City and County of Denver:

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Community Life Updates

From Cari Ervin, Community Life Manager

Let’s Transition TOGETHER We are happy to have the community center open and to be hosting clubs, classes and in-person events again. With the City and County of Denver’s latest public health order, most of Windsor Gardens’ prepandemic procedures have resumed. For COVID-19 updates, please see pages 6 and 7.

During the past year, we heard of many ways Windsor Gardens residents were supporting one another. You were making masks for strangers, delivering groceries to neighbors and much more. Let’s not forget that sense of community, of being ‘in it together.’ Now, let’s transition together. No matter your comfort level or vaccination status, let’s be aware, be safe, be kind, and be together!

Be Aware: The pandemic is not yet over. Please continue to stay upto-date on current city, state and community policies. Please continue to monitor symptoms and stay home if you are sick.

Be Safe: Consider getting vaccinated if you have not done so already.

Wear a mask if you are not vaccinated or do not feel comfortable leaving home without one. Continue to practice good hygienic habits like frequent hand washing.

Be Kind: Some individuals will continue wearing masks for various reasons. It is important that we respect their choices.

Be Together: Enjoy the opportunities of spending time together again.

Continue to encourage one another, finding creative ways to extend friendship and support.

The hope is that even with the time apart, our sense of community will pick up where we left off, or better yet become stronger than ever.

Bringing Back Activities Windsor Gardens has a robust offering of activities from classes in various fitness practices and art mediums to clubs and concerts galore.

This repertoire of activity was gradually built throughout Windsor Gardens’ 60 years of existence. Pre-pandemic, it was a steady stream or more like a well-oiled machine pumping on all cylinders. Due to the pandemic, all was brought to a screeching halt. Thankfully, with the Level Clear changes, we are able to resume.

In some cases, resuming looks like rebuilding. We are rebuilding schedules, reservations, procedures and communications with vendors, instructors, and entertainers. In a lot of ways it feels like starting from scratch. Thankfully, it won’t take another 60 years to regain that momentum, but it will take a bit of time and patience to bring all the activities back up to pace. We request your patience as we work diligently to regain that robust schedule of activity once again.

Digital Tablets for Rent Rent a digital tablet for just $1 per day. Your first rental (up to 7 days) will be FREE. The tablets are equipped with unlimited data, which will allow for internet access, video calls, virtual classes, social media and much more. You may request to borrow a tablet by calling Cari Ervin, Community Life Manager, at 303-514-0264

Grocery Bags & Plastic Film Recycling Bring your plastic grocery bags, plastic produce or bread bags, bubble wrap and plastic overwrap (the plastic film that your toilet paper and paper towels come wrapped in) to the CenterPoint and auditorium lobbies in June and July (through July 31) for proper recycling. Please recycle only clean, dry plastic bags. Remove receipts or any other items from bags.

These plastic items can NOT be recycled in a traditional recycle bin.

Continued attempts to improperly recycle these plastics will endanger

Windsor Gardens’ regular recycling services and risk a fee to the association.

Denver’s Disposable Bag Fee Effective July 1, 2021 To help reduce the number of disposable carryout bags used, littered and landfilled, a fee on disposable bags goes into effect on July 1, 2021, and requires retail stores in Denver to charge $0.10 for each disposable bag – plastic, paper or other material including but not limited to compostable material – provided to customers at checkout.

The goal of this is to reduce the impacts and costs of disposable bags in the community and encourage the use of reusable bags.

For more information, including FAQs, specific guidelines and a reusable bag giveaway planned for June, go to: www.denvergov.org/Government/Departments/Climate-ActionSustainability-Resiliency/Programs-Services/Fee-on-DisposableBags#section-2 You can also call 311, Denver's non-emergency phone number. Bring your own bag to avoid the charge!

Woodshop: New Key and Waiver The community woodshop will now begin operating under the prepandemic regulations with a new waiver and key requirement. Please note that qualified residents will need to come to the activities office to pick up a new key for entering the shop. Your current key will no longer open the woodshop door. Please bring us the woodshop key you currently hold for the exchange of a new key at no charge. You will also be required to sign a new updated waiver at that time. The activities office hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

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New Residents Orientation: June Schedule The Windsor Gardens administration office will be holding three new resident orientation meetings in June. Two by Zoom and one inperson. Please call Karen Arellano at 720-862-1512 to schedule an appointment or email at karellano@wgamail.com.

Tuesday, June 15, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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Thursday, June 17, 10 a.m to 11 a.m.

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Thursday, June 24, 9 a. m. to 10 a.m.

In-person in the administration office.

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Welcome, Summertime!

sink faucets of the time were capable of discharging 3 to 4 gallons per minute of water. Modern kitchen sinks have been chocked down to less than one gallon of water per minute, creating a major issue with dilution ratios of solids versus fluids.

The new ratio simply does not work like it did back in the day.

We are excited for a great summer season ahead, and hopefully we can all enjoy some of the things that were not available last year.

We’ve had to make so many adjustments to the way we've done things for the past Maintenance Matters year and are looking forward to being Please, please do not put ANYTHING solid able to go back into the units and catch Bill Walsh, Facilities Manager down your garbage disposal. Please bag up on some work that we were forced to your garbage and throw it into the trash put on hold. We will soon begin doing numerous drywall repair jobs chute which will gladly accept solids. in units that had leaks. We are looking forward to a re-piping project This reminds me of another issue. We are getting many complaints in Building 6 that is way overdue and an electrical project in Building about unbagged trash being thrown down the trash chute. I see 19 that has been on hold as well. We also have boiler installations buildings where it looks like someone dumped a pan of stew down the scheduled in seven buildings this summer along with a long list of chute. Needless to say, most of it stuck to the walls on the way down. other projects for the year. It will be a relief to remove the shackles What did make it down to the dumpster stuck to the bottom, dripping of COVID and get back to a somewhat normal state of maintenance. off of the dumpster on the way to the trash truck. Unbagged trash I would like to mention our number one ongoing problem – you should never find its way to our trash area. Please bag everything. guessed it – kitchen sink backups. Despite all of our efforts and Have a great summer, and I hope to see your unmasked smile out warnings, residents are continuing to overuse the garbage disposals on the loop. and are trying to make solids go down a drain that is designed for fluids. When the garbage disposal was invented, the kitchen

Maintenance Updates From Rebecca Zazueta, General Manager

Grounds

Flower planting will continue during the week of June 7.

Turf grooming has been slowed by so much moisture.

Irrigation start-up is still in progress.

Fertilization of the turf for the grounds and golf course continues.

Weed control efforts are in progress.

The Dayton property clean up is in progress.

We are reducing the employee pods down and bringing staff back together.

General Maintenance

Roof leaks occurred in Buildings 84, 6, 68 and 84.

We had main sewer backups in Buildings 70-72.

The large item pickup went well although there is an expense for holding this event now. This event does help to reduce the large item dumping that occurs throughout the year, which can also add substantial cost to our trash budget. If the budget allows, a second large item pickup will be scheduled in October.

Paint Department

Building 58: Complete.

Buildings 78 and 84: Complete, until base is installed.

Buildings 24, 47, 62, 68: Complete, except doors.

Building 4: Exterior paint in progress.

Unit Door Painting

Unit door painting is pending in Buildings 78, 80, 84, 47, 24, 62 and 68.

Capital Improvement Projects

Underground Garage Project: Work in phase 3A continues with nine post tension repairs so far. Planning for future phases will begin midJune.

Boiler Replacement: Boiler replacement for Building 50 is complete.

Building 39 has started.

Roof Replacement: Schedule is pending.

Due Diligence Projects: Consultant Cody Swift of Foretel has been selected to assist the association with due diligence on a communitywide wireless internet access project to improve facilities management on campus with an option for services to extend to residents. Foretel is authorized to obtain building plans and to initiate discussions with Verizon and PowerNet with $2,000 authorized in expenses.

Annual Landscape Replacements: First planting (shrubs /perennials) started in May. Project to continue in June.

Hallway Re-decorating Project / Carpet Replacement: Building 58: Complete.

Building 84: 2nd through 4th floor carpet complete, 1st floor in progress.

Building 78: Complete, except base which is on order.

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Down to Earth From Dana Cusack, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Too Much of a Good Thing This is the wettest start to a year since the mid-1940s for Denver, and as of May 7, 2021, we have officially seen 8.7 inches (over half of our annual average) of rain since January 1. Normally we would be overjoyed by all this moisture. It has done wonders for all the grass seed we put out (over 200 pounds), and the golf course healed terrifically after the aeration was done in April. But the turf around the buildings is so lush and moist it has caused problems trying to groom it. If the grass is too wet when mowed, it causes damage to the turf areas, and in some instances, mowers can make ruts in the lawn and leave ugly grass clippings piled up in places.

I am writing this on May 10, 2021, the forecast tonight is for 10 to 16 inches of snow in the hills and 1 to 3 inches of snow in the metro area with more rain predicted for the weekend. Even with all this terrific wet weather, more than 60% of our state is in severe drought, and portions of the West slope are in exceptional drought, which is the worst category from the U.S. Drought Monitor. Some of Colorado’s farmers and ranchers are headed into one of the driest planting seasons in the last 20 years. I feel for the farmers and ranchers of Colorado because we are in the same dilemma when it comes to planting our annual flowers.

It is always a crap shoot on whether we will have good weather or not.

The latest recorded snow was June 2, 1951; let’s hope that is not a record we break this year!

From Doug Mallon, Golf Pro

Golf Shop News It is that time of the year when the golf course is super busy, especially on the weekends. PLEASE DO NOT WALK ON THE COURSE UNTIL AFTER 8 P.M. The last tee time of the night tees off at 7 p.m. For your safety and out of respect for the golfers, do not walk on the course.

The golf course and shop are back to normal operations. This means two people to a cart. If you want your own cart, you will pay the full cart fee of $14. The practice area is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

Please practice social distancing. We still ask that each player have their own bag and clubs.

New inventory is arriving daily, along with new Skechers shoes. The shop will have sandals and shoes for both men and women. New apparel from Mila Mode and Pins and Aces. Returning favorites from Antigua and Miracle Lace Visors. Still waiting on clubs from Tour Edge and carts from Bagboy.

Fun Friday Golf Club Fun Friday Golf is up and running with quite a few new members.

Some are experienced golfers, and some are brand new to the game.

We are out on the course to meet new people, have some fun and laughs, get some fresh air and maybe even some exercise after being inside for a lot of the last year. Please remember that masks in the pro shop and social distancing on the course are still required.

New members are accepted all season. No dues and no long-term commitment. Play on the Fridays that you can and don’t sign up for any weeks that you are not available. This is a non-competitive, easy-going group that just enjoys the game.

To sign up, contact Susan Meade at smeade2@msn.com. Doug Mallon will also answer any questions you may have.

Windsorettes Ladies Golf League Windsorettes Ladies Golf League is underway. A big welcome to our many new and returning members. We had 40 ladies sign up for our opening event the first week in May, and it is not too late for you to join this Wednesday morning group. The annual fee is $35 for players or $15 for social members. Your 2021 roster is available on Wednesdays at the sign-in table.

Wrong Side of Drop Zone

Phoebe’s Rules

We had a fun rule come up during the first week of league play. A player hit their ball in the water and went to the drop zone to drop their ball. They dropped the ball correctly from knee height but on the wrong side of the drop zone. What is the ruling?

A. 2-stroke penalty and must re-drop in proper area.

B. 1-stroke penalty and play the ball as it lies.

C. No penalty and must re-drop in proper area.

D. What water? Our course has no water.

Answer on page 30.

A sign-up sheet for weekly play is available on the bulletin board outside of the pro shop. Reservations for a cart must be indicated on the sign-up sheet. The weekly tee times will be emailed to you prior to play based on the weekly sign-up sheet.

Some COVID-19 restrictions are still in place at our course and masks and distancing are still observed. The storage room is now available at the pro shop for an annual fee of $100. Staff will be available to assist you with obtaining and storing your equipment. A shoe bag will be provided for you to store one pair of golf shoes with your other equipment.

We look forward to league play this year which includes following USGA and local rules. Please plan to arrive at the course and be ready to play at least 15 minutes prior to your tee time as your tee time is subject to change.

Our league is also open to non-residents 55 years of age or older.

More details may be obtained by contacting the league president, Charlotte, at 303-341-4628 or the vice president, Kristin, at 303-8190130. Happy golfing!

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COP Shop @ WG

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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.

Back at WG starting this month! Cop Shop will return on the first and third Monday and the first

Community Operated Policing Storefront

and third Friday of each month from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the CenterPoint Lobby. The June dates are 6/7, 6/11, 6/21 and 6/25. You may also contact us at 303-329-0500 or leetsdalecopshop@hotmail.com.. Stay safe and be kind to all you meet.

Dear Cop Shop Dear Cop Shop: I still get calls from scammers. I keep hanging up but they keep calling.

Frustrated

Dear Frustrated: Remember the phrase “snake oil salesman”? Fast talkers making their pitch personal for all kinds of cures. They’ve been around for a long time using deception to get money from people. By the time a person realizes they have been taken, the salesman is long gone, moving on to the next town.

Snake oil is a euphemism for deceptive marketing, healthcare fraud, cure all tonics and scams. There was even a highly popular musical made about just such an individual…The Music Man…who convinced a whole town that their children were talented musicians in order to get them to purchase instruments. As entertaining as the movie is,

the underlying message is that people can be convinced of almost anything by a determined person.

Today’s scammers don’t have to travel the country with a carnival or pulling a colorful wagon. They can be in your home and in your head in seconds and they can contact you from anywhere in the world without you being any the wiser. Technology has made it possible for them to target thousands of people daily. Banks are accessible from your home. You have credit and debit cards at your fingertips.

Even as smart people, we still have a tendency to listen to them, half convinced that they might be right as they prattle on about why you need to do what they tell you. The solution now as it was in the past is just hang up, just walk away. Think first before you act.

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.

Community Response Assists, Checks and Other Activities, April 2021 1379 Received Calls 0 Assists to Residents

6 Attempted Burglaries / Thefts 0 Burglaries

49 Emergency Medical Assists

1 Family Disturbance

24 Health & Welfare Check

32 Noise Complaints

17 Police Assist

6 Suspicious Person

5 Escorts

6 Garage Door Violations

10 Alarms

24 Warning Tickets

6 Alleged Burglaries / Thefts

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Same location since 1974.

Dependable service on most types of clocks.

Specializing in Antique Clocks.

Free Estimates in Shop - Fair Prices.

Service center for Seth Thomas, Howard Miller and Sligh.

We make house calls.

Hours: Tuesday thru Friday: 10 to 5 Saturday: 10 to 2 Closed Sunday & Monday

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District 5 Park Upgrades Happening in 2021 From Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer, Denver City Council District 5 Did you know that Denver Parks and Recreation (DPR) maintains 250+ urban parks, 80 miles of trails, 14,000 acres of mountain parks, 30 recreation centers and 31 indoor swimming pools? Denver’s delightful parks are year-round destinations for residents, and our rec centers are well-loved fixtures in many of our daily lives.

As part of the Game Plan for a Healthy City, several D5 parks, as well as Montclair Recreation Center, will receive upgrades by the end of 2021. As our city continues to recover from the public health emergency, Denver rec centers began reopening in May, and many of our outdoor pools will reopen this month. Below is an overview of the DPR projects that are actively underway in District 5. I hope you’ll explore Denver’s parks and rec centers – those in District 5, as well as those around the city and state!

Crestmoor Park: Thanks to voters who passed the Elevate Denver Bond Program, walkways and picnic site upgrades to the south walking trail will make the park more accessible to the community.

Work will include regrading, drainage improvements, irrigation, and site amenities including picnic tables and grills, and new trees.

Upgrades to the walkways on the north side of the park will be added in phase 2 of the project and that timing is yet to be determined.

Construction Start - Spring 2021 / Construction Complete - Late 2021 Montclair Park: Funded through Elevate Denver Bonds, and with significant community input, plans include replacement of the 50-year old tennis court with a new post tensioned court, a horseshoe pit, ADA accessible walks, parking and improved ADA accessible picnic areas.

Construction Start - Spring 2021 / Construction Complete - Fall 2021

Montclair Recreation Center: Funded by DPR's Capital Improvement Program (CIP), a new dehumidification unit will be installed along with improvements to the building envelope and new roofing.

Design - Ongoing at the time of this writing in late April Construction Start - Spring 2021 / Construction Complete - Late 2021 Verbena Park: Funded by Denver CIP Funds, the project will include upgrades for the playground; athletic field drainage; and picnic facilities as budget allows. Based on input from the surrounding community, and depending on budget, the basketball court may also be moved to a different location within the park.

Design and Construction Documents - Spring/Summer 2021 Bid Construction - Fall 2021 Construction Begins- - Winter 2022 Robinson Park: Based on significant community input and paid for through Elevate Denver Bonds as well as private fundraising, this project will replace the playground and basketball court, and will include accessibility upgrades and improvements to the picnic facilities and landscape.

Construction Start - Spring 2021 / Construction Complete - Late 2021 More Info.: For updated information for these and all DPR projects, including opportunities for public comment and contact information, visit denvergov.org/ParkProjects.

Additionally, thank you to everyone who stepped up to lend a hand at the District 5 Spring Clean-Up Day on May 16! This fall, my office will again organize a clean-up day for the other half of D5’s parks.

Please be in touch with our office at denvercouncil5@denvergov.org or 720-337-5555 if we can be of assistance with an issue, and to share your comments and feedback. Sign up to receive our monthly newsletter and updates at bit.ly/Council5News, and we’ll keep you updated through these communication channels: instagram.com/denvercouncil5 facebook.com/DenverCouncil5 twitter.com/denvercouncil5

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Pet's Corner

Page 19 From Mike Lopez, WG Board Member, with George Kit Dakota The first seven days with my cat George were a flurry of appointments at the veterinarian. George was suffering from a respiratory infection, ear mites and intestinal bugs. That meant a regimen of antibiotics.

I started with so many clever ways to get George to take his medicine. In the end I held his mouth open and inserted the dropper. He did the rest with scratching, choking and finally swallowing a little bit of what I pushed on him. And then there was the fear that he hadn’t consumed enough of his medicine – what to do.

Here I was nursing a little kitten back to life.

I knew we were through the woods when George picked out a sparkly ball to push around the house. The ball was almost as big as his head. Sometimes he would jump on the ball grabbing it in all four paws and rolling over in a somersault. Wow. Did he just do that? Once in a while he would stop to catch his breath and sneeze out what had settled in his lungs. Each day I could tell he was feeling better.

To whom do you reach out to ask questions about your new pet? I called friends and relatives, the vet and Mr. Google. What food to choose?

What litter? What toys are best? I found plenty of advice. But best of all I found masters who shared their best experiences. A neighbor had a cat house. A friend had play mice soaked in cat nip. All these items held sweet memories of previous pets by owners who couldn’t give up on their little friends. And here these items took on a whole new life.

That first week was a challenge. Taking care of George had upset my routine. What was important before had to change with my new friend in the house. All had been quiet and settled. No longer. Now my home is filled with new life. A new life that will require my commitment and attention.

Here at Pets Corner we share stories about our pets. It’s a way to help us better understand and appreciate a special group of residents here at Windsor Gardens. As pet owners we give our pets a voice. Please let me know how you care for your pet. I will share the good, the bad and the beautiful. Thanks.

Email your pet companion stories to Mike and George at Mike.Lopez@wgamail.com or to Windsor Life at windsorlife@wgamail.com.

WG Centenarian Paul Foster From Jeanne Lee, WG Public Relations Committee Volunteer As part of a blended family of 11 children, Paul Foster was born on May 5, 1921, and just celebrated his 100th birthday. His family and friends held a birthday party for him in May. When asked how it went, Paul replied, “Smashing! Can you imagine receiving 100 birthday cards?” He has pretty much read them all including the letters of recollections penned by several people. Most notable is a letter from Mary Jean whom Paul hired in 1941 on a Monday and she graduated from high school that Friday. Mary Jean’s mother had also worked for Paul. They have kept in touch for the past 80 years and consider each other family.

in him being discharged from the army. He would later work for Day Chevrolet, which is now Len Lyall Chevrolet.

While he served as a medic at Fitzsimmons, the congregation of the Aurora Assembly of God Church was very kind to servicemen. It was October 2, 1943, at that church when Paul got his first look at his future wife, Lola, and they married on December 8, 1943. They were married nearly 60 years before her passing in 2003 and have two daughters.

Paul feels some would say he was probably “too old to get married again,” but he married Bev in 2005, and they have had over 15 years together. Bev had lived in WG prior to their marriage, but after she moved to Paul’s house. They were able to move back to WG in 2010.

From first through eighth grade, Paul attended a oneroom school just a half-mile from home in Belfort, Paul and Bev Foster Paul has always loved music. He had a few piano Ohio. The students were then divided between two lessons and has played accordion, piano and organ different high schools and Paul attended Osnaburg High School. It usually “by ear.” For years he was the organist at the Assembly of took five years for him to graduate because he had to stay out of God Church. Paul and Bev are both currently members of Windsor school for an entire year when he was stricken with undulant fever Gardens Church. They also conduct a senior ministry where they brought on from drinking raw milk. The disease is called undulant provide the music along with a pastor who brings a message at Lowry fever because the fever rises and falls like a wave. Paul says his and Mountain View Retirement Villages. fever ran between 96 and 106 degrees. This same fever would result

WG Centenarians: Do you know a Windsor Gardens resident with a 100th+ 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 303-514-0264.

Karnopp, Radosevich and Preston, LLC Attorneys at Law

Wills ~ Trusts ~ Living Wills ~ Probate Estates Guardianships & Conservatorships Consultations in the Privacy of Your Home Martha J. Karnopp, Kristi M. Radosevich Theodore C. Preston

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Birdies Now Open for Dine-in & Takeout Thank you to everyone who has been in Birdies, we appreciate you all supporting small family business owners, Brian, Nancy and Lilli.

HOUSE FAVORITES 303-341-7480

(add soup or house salad for $2.95)

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 9 p.m.

Saturday: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Sunday: 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

4TH OF JULY GRAND OPENING

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 Sauteed peppers, mushrooms, onions w/penne pasta in marinara sauce

Sunday, July 4th (Adjusted Holiday Hours for July 4th, 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.; we want everyone to go see fireworks as we all missed them last year because of Covid.)

Grand Opening Events & Specials offered from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. $4 Hotdogs $4 Bratwurst Beer & Drink Specials Contests on the Golf Course and Putting Green for PRIZES!

Homemade Meat Lasagna $14

LIVE MUSIC: Fridays and Saturdays from 6 pm to 8:30 pm in the

Grilled Dill Salmon $16 GF w/ rice & veg

lounge.

BUILDING CHRISTMAS PARTIES: Now accepting reservations

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 Fried Shrimp $15 w/ fries & cocktail sauce Fish & Chips $15 w/ tartar sauce SANDWICHES $10

for the banquet rooms.

SPORTS: We will be doing Bronco squares for some fun when football

starts and will feature a different appetizer during each game. The Avalanche and Nuggets will be in the playoffs this year, call the restaurant to see if the game is televised at 303-341-7480.

APPETIZERS 1/2lb Buffalo Wings $10 GF Hot or Teriyaki, Ranch or BC & veggies

Artichoke Dip $10 GF Served w/tortilla chips & veggies

Potato Skins (4) $9 GF Cheese, bacon, chives & sour cream

Add sour cream & guacamole $2

Hummus $8 GF Served w/tortilla chips & veggies

Brat Knots $10 Skewered bratwurst & pretzel knots topped with beer cheese

SALADS Classic Caesar $9 GF Add salmon or chicken $6 Wedge Salad $10 GF Bacon, red onion, tomato & BC crumbles Cobb Salad $12 GF Ham, turkey, avocado, olive, tomato & egg w/BC crumbles

House Salad $6 GF Field greens, cucumber, tomato, carrot & croutons w/Ranch, BC or Italian

COMBO 1/2 SANDWICH & SOUP w/ a Pepsi $12 UNTIL 3PM

Ground beef or grilled chicken & cheese wrapped in a flour tortilla, topped w/green chili & melted cheese Add sour cream & guacamole $2

BURGERS Served w/fries & pickle on Brioche potato bun GF Bun $2 French Onion & Gruyere $12 (Knife needed)

Broccoli Cheese GF NE Clam Chowder

Take a Quart home $8.95

Mushroom Swiss $12 Blue Cheese $12 Lettuce, tomato, onion

American Cheeseburger $11 Lettuce, tomato, onion

DESSERTS Bread Pudding (Ask for flavor)

Cheesecake (Ask for flavor)

Fresh Baked pies a la mode

Pudding: Banana or chocolate

AND MORE

Add Tuna or Chicken salad $6

SOUPS Chicken Wild Rice French Onion

Served on wheat or sourdough w/chips & pickle.

GF bread add $2

SMOTHERED BURRITO $12

Stuffed Mushrooms $10 GF 1/2lb mushrooms stuffed with a sausage cream cheese mixture, baked & served w/house Dijon sauce

Flat Nachos (beef or chicken) $9 GF Cheese, olives, jalapenos, pico de gallo.

Turkey, Ham, Chicken Salad, Tuna Salad, BLT, or Tuna Melt

Bratwurst w/chips $8

Chili Cheese Dog w/chips $9

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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Outdoor Pool is Open!

Outdoor Pool Hours: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily (closures for cleaning apply) for residents and their guests ages 17 and older who have signed a release form. This form can be found outside of the Activities Office near the pool’s key card entrance and on the “Community Pools” page of the Windsor Gardens website.

they enter the pool area. Guests will be required to sign the logbook under the resident sponsor’s name and pay $1 for pool access.

Closed for Cleaning & Mowing: The outdoor pool area is closed from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., Monday through Friday, for cleaning, maintenance and mowing.

Rules: A full list of outdoor pool rules and regulations can be found on the Windsor Gardens website or outside of the Activities Office near the pool’s key card entrance.

Use by Residents and their Guests: Pool use is available for WG residents and no more than four guests, all 17 and older. No child swim is permitted at this time. All residents should be prepared to show their WG identification card, if asked, and sign a logbook as

Enter pool through the community center main entrance or the side door by the gazebos. Both require access with a WG resident activity key card.

NO LIFEGUARD ON DUTY, SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK The pool area may be closed by Windsor Gardens staff at any time due to unfavorable or unsafe conditions.

Indoor Pool, Therapy Pool and Saunas The indoor pool area is open most days from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. for residents who have signed a pool release form, except for when closed for cleaning and routine maintenance on Mondays from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and all-day Thursdays (closure begins Wednesdays at 4 p.m. to re-open Fridays at 6 a.m.). Indoor pool schedules are available outside of the Activities Office and at the association website.

Open swim and therapy pool use will not be permitted during water aerobic classes from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday, and Monday evening from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

The pool area may be closed by Windsor Gardens staff at any time due to any unfavorable or unsafe conditions.

Indoor pool schedules are available online and at the Activities Office.

Fitness Center Reservations are No Longer Required Reservations are no longer required for the fitness center.

It will be accessible 24/7 except for when closed for cleaning on Tuesdays and Fridays from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Activities card is required for access.

"You are never too old to set another goal or to dream a new dream." ~ Earth Fit

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ACTIVITIES WINDSOR HAPPENINGS Movie Time in the Auditorium Join us for two, free movie showing this month! Showings will be in the AUDITORIUM. No refreshments available at this time. No ticket purchases, reservations or check-in required for the showings this month. Movie Tech Volunteers Wanted! We are signing up and training movie technicians! The role of 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 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.

MONEYBALL

WG Community 'Garage Sale' Our annual WG ‘Garage’ Sale' is scheduled for Friday, July 23, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, July 24, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the AUDITORIUM and GAZEBOS. One-day registration on Wednesday, June 23, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Seller applications will be available at the volunteer desk in CENTERPOINT starting Monday, June 7.

Fruit Shak Farmer's Market

Thursday, June 10, 3 p.m.

An all-star cast brings to life the true story of Billy Beane, a former jock turned general manager who uses unconventional methods to bring the best players to the Oakland As, a Major League Baseball team struggling against financial hardship. Rating: PG-13. Runtime: 2 hours 13 minutes.

Starting Friday, June 18, and Saturday, June 19, Fruit Shak will be returning for the summer on Fridays and Saturdays in the Auditorium parking lot from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until they sell out. Various fruits, vegetables, breads and jams will be for sale. Cash and credit cards accepted, sorry no checks.

JUDY

Kathleen Arnold Presentation

Tuesday, June 22, 3 p.m.

Thirty years after rising to global stardom, Judy Garland arrives in London to perform a five-week, sold-out run. While preparing for the shows, Garland battles with management, reminisces with friends and adoring fans, and embarks on a whirlwind romance with her soon-to-be fifth husband—all while bravely struggling to overcome intensifying anxiety and physical decline. Rating: PG-13. Runtime: one hour 58 minutes.

Active Minds (Online or Call-in) WOMEN OF DENVER HISTORY Thursday, June 10, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

The city of Denver was shaped by the efforts of many great people.

Join Active Minds as we focus on the women of Denver and their contributions to the city and the state. We will cover some familiar names as well as some lesser-known figures as we trace the impact of these women and their place in history.

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#

DPL Bookmobile at WG The Denver Public Library bookmobile service will be at Windsor Gardens on Friday, June 4, and Friday, June 18, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Call 720-865-1112 with any questions.

THE MUGHALS OF INDIA Wednesday, June 23, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

CenterPoint India’s greatest monuments were built by the Mughal Emperors who ruled the country for over 300 years. They left a large and visible mark on India’s culture. No reservations required.

WG Library to Re-Open Starting July 19 New Book Drive to Benefit WG Library We are getting ready to re-open the community library on Monday, July 19.

We will be hosting a week long New Book Drive beginning Monday, June 21, through Friday, June 25, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. We are looking for donations of paperback and hardback books, DVDs, and audio tapes. We will ONLY accept books with a copyright date of 2016 and newer. Please call 303-9458631 or 303-366-2690 for more information.

Library volunteers are asking that you please wear a mask for this event. Your donations will be greatly appreciated!

Library Volunteers Wanted We are looking for volunteers who love books to come work in our community library. Shifts are Monday through Friday from 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., except major holidays.

Our volunteers are committed and enjoy seeing and helping everyone who comes into the library. They are on staff to check out and check in new books, audio books and DVDs. The job would involve checking out books, helping patrons and returning books to shelves.

We would love to have you join us. If you are interested, please call 303-945-8631 or 303-366-2690.

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ACTIVITIES CLASSES SOME CLASSES ARE NOW ON SUMMER BREAK: Classes that are on summer break are Acrylics, Chorus, Creative Glass, Drama, Drawing, and Knitting and Crocheting. Exercise classes will continue through the summer. Fall classes will begin the week of September 13.

Indoor Fitness Classes at WG Reservations and capacity limits are no longer in effect. Pre-pandemic procedures will resume with participants signing in at the door.

YOGA: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM.

WEIGHTS: Mondays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM.

TAI CHI: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM.

WATER AEROBICS: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. and an evening class on Mondays from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the INDOOR POOL.

LINE DANCE: Mondays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM.

ZUMBA: Fridays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM.

PILATES: Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM.

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.

Go online to www.zoom.com. Click “Join a meeting” and enter the following when prompted: Meeting ID: 674 074 8933

Password: WG chair

Same site address, meeting ID and password for both classes.

In person classes to begin Thursday, July 8.

C LU B S & G R O U P S ROOM RESERVATIONS FOR COMMUNITY CENTER FACILITIES: Room reservations for use of community center facilities are available. 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.  DEMOCRATIC CLUB: Please join us on Tuesday, June 22, at 7 p.m., for our WG Democrats Zoom meeting. We will be joined by Micaela Kirshy, Captain of CO House Subdistrict 6B covering a large area of eastern Denver. Micaela will talk with us and take our questions about the Colorado and Denver Democratic Party as they have been recently reorganized. She will also discuss directions, plans and priorities for the party. Possibly, we may be joined by other presenters.

To participate, you must register your email address with Sallyanne Ofner at saofner@gmail.com at least 48 hours before the meeting time. An optional get acquainted Zoom meeting will begin at 6:30 p.m.

New members are welcome to also contact Sallyanne, 720-472-4632, to begin to participate with our very active group.  DRUM CIRCLE continues to meet at CENTERPOINT EAST the first Thursday of the month at 2:30 p.m. Residents must bring your own drum, wear a mask, and sit in an assigned seat during this onehour drumming event. The monthly indoor gathering is designed to accommodate requests for guidance for beginners or those wishing to improve their drumming skills. Weather permitting, the Sunday drumming group continues to meet at the rear of parking lot 14 near the entrance to the High Line Canal at 3 p.m. Parking is available near the area. Please bring your chair or blanket along with your drum for this outdoor event.  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 sign-up, please see the information in the Emerald Greens Golf Club section on page 15.  GARDEN CLUB: All the gardens have been assigned for the 2021 season. If you are still interested in putting your name on the wait list for next year or have any questions about the Windsor Community Garden Club, contact the WCGC Board at boardwcgc@gmail.com.  MARINE CORPS LEAGUE – WINDSOR MARINES: The Windsor Marines' next regular meeting is Tuesday June 8, at 19:00 in CENTERPOINT. Please attend and join in this brotherhood of fellow Marines. Call Commandant Don Howell at 720-216-0993 or Barry Georgopulos at 303-360-6302. Once a Marine – Always a Marine.

Semper Fidelis.  TIME4TAP: If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to tap dance or you’d like to renew your tap dance skills, Time4Tap is for you.

Time4Tap meets on Tuesdays in AUDITORIUM from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If you have questions, call or email Julie Whalen at 303-550-5985 or jwhalen97@comcast.net or just drop in on a Tuesday and make Time4Tap!  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.

Our next monthly meeting is on Thursday, June 10, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the SEWING ROOM. Limited seating. Contact Barbara at Ilove2sewbarb@gmail.com to get more information on supply pickup and monthly drop off information.  WINDSORETTES GOLF LEAGUE: It is not too late for you to join this Wednesday morning group. . For more details and to enroll in the league, please see the Emerald Greens Golf Club section on page 15.

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F A I T H G R O U P S @ WG  CATHOLIC MASS Catholic Mass is held on Saturdays in CENTERPOINT at 2 p.m. Masks are encouraged but not required.  WINDSOR GARDENS CHURCH is offering virtual worship services.

Join weekly worship service 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 email 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: +1 346 248 7799 US +1 669 900 9128 US

+1 253 215 8782 US +1 312 626 6799 US

Meeting ID is 745 223 1154

+1 646 558 8656 US +1 301 715 8592 US

Passcode is 992790

Facebook: 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.

Please Note: Some paid listings in the below sections are for upcoming informational meetings, workshops, or seminars related to commercial products or services that are conducted by outside individuals or groups not affiliated with Windsor Gardens. Please be aware that the products or services discussed or offered during such meetings are not endorsed, sponsored, or approved by the Board of Directors or management of Windsor Gardens Association, nor is your attendance necessarily encouraged. Residents who attend such meetings are urged to carefully research the product or services that may be offered through these meetings before entering into any agreement or contract to purchase. The Windsor Gardens Association assumes no responsibility other than for the rental of meeting facilities.

ANNOUNCEMENTS  RTD GROCERY TRIPS: 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.  RTD 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 at Walmart at 11:45 a.m.

− Bus fare is $1.50. Cash, RTD bus passes, tokens and free ride coupons accepted.  WATCH REPAIR SERVICE: Battery replacement and minor repairs on the first Friday of each month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST.  JEWELRY SALES & REPAIR: Linda will be in CENTERPOINT EAST for jewelry sales and repair on Wednesday, June 9 from 11:00 am to 3:00 p.m. Linda also puts magnets on necklaces, to make them easier to hook. Cash, check, and credit cards accepted.  ALTERATIONS are back! Mondays from 12 p.m. to 3 p.m., in the SEWING ROOM. Bring the shoes you plan to wear with item to be altered. All items must be clean.  MASSAGE: Therapeutic, Swedish, Deep Tissue massage every Thursday by appointment only in the SEWING ROOM. $55 per hour.

Call Zhanna at 720-338-3821 to schedule.

HEALTH SCREENINGS & SERVICES  WELLNESS CLINIC WITH VISITING NURSES: 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 the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM on the 2nd floor of CenterPoint. Check-in no more than 5 minutes prior to your appointment. Reservations 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: Bayer's Mobile Ear Clinic is at WG on Mondays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM on the 2nd floor of CenterPoint.

The clinic provides hearing tests, hearing aid repairs, batteries and wax management. Reservations are required. Please call 720-937-9919.

SERVICES & PRODUCTS PRESENTATIONS  ELDER LAW AND ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR: Thursday, June 24, at 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST with Cheryl Toman-DeLaTorre of the Toman Law Firm. This seminar focuses on elder law and estate planning including a discussion of wills and trusts and the probate process and ways to avoid probate. Also a discussion of the importance of living wills, health care powers of attorney and general durable powers of attorney will be included.

What Did You Miss on the WG Facebook Page?

Did you catch these items on the WG Facebook page in May?

− Several resident photos of WG's beautiful landscapes

− Historic Denver walking tours − Denver outdoor summer movies list − Turtle visitor

If you’d like to see items like this and more, “like” our WG Facebook page, by visiting: www.facebook.com/WindsorGardensAssociation.

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A Warning on Disclaimers by Dennis Payton Knight Warning: This essay has been carefully unresearched and meticulously and scrupulously avoids factual content except by coincidence. In rare cases article may cause gas and/or gassiness due to unforeseen interpretation not the fault of the author who should be avoided in any case but if his persistence persists see a doctor. This writing is not for internal consumption, however internal combustion may in any event spontaneously occur in which case avoid alcohol. Do not take if asleep.

In this third decade of the twenty-first century, one that should have carried a disclaimer of its own, we can’t have even an hour of television without multiple warnings concerning products we have just been deeply embarrassed to even hear described, let alone swallow.

It is not only that we are being disclaimed to ad nauseum, but we have also become plagued by the curse of speed disclaimers.

There is a burgeoning field in uttering a hundred words in 9.3 seconds warning what to expect ‘when taking,’ the chances of getting hives and when to call the doctor, all in the course of making pharmaceutical manufacturers richer and covering their collective patooties.

Warning labels are themselves so ubiquitous that we don’t even see them, but sometimes one will appear that is so legally overwrought it is funny. “Warning: Do not put a person in this washing machine” is a classic. A simple letter opener advising the use of safety goggles is another. A child’s garment tells you not only to turn it inside-out before washing, but to remove the child, too.

Disclaimers have been part of life since we were children. “Do not remove under penalty of law” was some of my earliest reading material and still dangles from my mattress and every pillow in my household. I made it to seventy before I finally risked my freedoms under penalty of law and surgically excised one particularly annoying appendage.

Do-not-remove labels were created by the bedding industry to stop cheap makers who would stuff mattresses with whatever they could find, including discarded and chopped-up hospital and hotel mattresses, corn husks, horsehair, sweepings from the factory floor, and all the bacteria that went with it. Besides unhealthy product competition, industry leaders were being undercut in price, too, so they got the government to institute content labels with the warning not to remove them under penalty of law, and we complied.

Some years ago I took time to read a throw pillow’s label clear to the end, and it actually said “not to be removed under penalty of law EXCEPT BY CONSUMER.” With those three qualifying words, I have thus been liberated from bedding and warning labels in general, and it is so cathartic I tune out all speed disclaimers and avoid reading medicine bottles, too.

There are many sewn-in labels still flapping in different rooms in my home, but nevertheless I am free to remove even if I am too lazy to remove. Maybe there’s a pill for that.

Theme: Potpourri

A Circle of Love by Sheila Johnson Our family lived in the middle of a very close-knit community. As children, my brothers and I walked a few blocks to grade school and high school. It was part of the golden rule that mothers and fathers, grandparents, aunties and uncles had the supreme right to chastise all the kids in the neighborhood, followed up with spankings within our own homes. We didn’t want for anything— especially discipline. No one ever went without that “one” egg needed to finish up a cake recipe, or a cup of flour to coat the naked chicken destined for the deep fryer. Sugar was borrowed often enough that it became an exchange with no expectations of being returned. Neighbors would often drop in for an occasional drink of tea, or beer, or soda pop. There was always enough of everything it seemed, except greed. Greed was something one read about in the newspaper with regard to politics or inmates who were caught committing blue-collar crime. We were part of a giving community that taught all of us how to respect, honor and share. It was from this base that I learned how to give back or simply give when there is a need. I remember my mother’s words, “Never loan money to anyone and expect to get it back. If they

repay you, it’s a bonus.” And she also taught us never to fight over money.

After leaving my childhood home, I have been blessed to experience giving on many levels throughout the years. Friends and family helped out with our children’s school expenses, field trip items and Boy Scout and Girl Scout dues. In my children’s teen years, the same friends and family helped out with ballet tutus, gymnastic outfits, and football gear. And when my late ex-husband endured a fatal, long-suffering stroke, our community of family, friends and several strangers stepped up and helped to pay our mortgage, auto expenses and utilities. I will be forever grateful for the seasons of giving in my lifetime.

I don’t know how I can possibly give back to God all that God has bestowed upon me through the hands and feet and hearts of others. I cannot measure the amount of grace and mercy that I hold in my debt to the world. And yet, I know with each passing moment “giving back” is a circle of love and caring that never ends, and it is meant to be shared.

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Windsor Writers Theme: Would/Wood

The Little Wood Step Stool by Cindy Peters My mother was a petite 5 feet 2 inches woman. As a Mother’s Day surprise my brother Marlin made her a special gift, a small wood step stool in his industrial art class in high school.

This stool was carefully crafted with 6 inches in height and 12 inches in length. Underneath were two Y-shaped legs with two pieces of wood on each side for reinforcement. All the parts were not nailed but rather screwed together for added strength. My brother put a coat of vanish and brown stain for the finish.

Then he proudly presented his gift of love to my mom on Mother’s Day. She squealed with delight. My mother was a top chef and finally with the use of the step stool she could reach the upper cupboards of her kitchen.

Since that day, my mother moved at least a dozen times and each time the tiny step stool traveled with her.

She passed away in 2014, and somehow that tiny step stool ended up with my belongings. I have moved since and this tiny step stool moved with me. I too am grateful that with it I can reach my upper cupboards.

My brother made this step stool over 50 years ago. Yet it is amazing that this tiny, sturdy step stool has stood the test of time. It has been steadfast, and it has never been broken. The brown stain that my brother carefully placed on the stool is worn and speckled on the top but totally unblemished on the bottom.

My brother passed away 43 years ago when he was 23 years old, and I was 21. It suddenly occurred to me that this tiny brown step stool is the only keepsake I have of him. My hope is that it will be passed on for many generations to be enjoyed in our family.

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Deadline for submission is the 10th of month prior to the month of publication.

GARAGES FOR RENT

HOMES WANTED continued

ONE CAR GARAGE AVAILABLE Lot #13 stall #98 avail. $100/mo. 303-619-3619.

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.

HOMES FOR RENT 2BD/2BA 1200 SF ALL NEW!! Completely remodeled kitchen, baths, flooring, paint. Gorgeous barn doors, updated lighting, great storage, all on the first floor with a screened lanai. Steps from your detached single car garage. Pets negotiable. $1695/mo. All utilities paid. Call Cynthia 970-430-7589.

BEAUTIFUL PROFESSIONALLY DECORATED 3 bed 1 bath, 945 sq. ft. End unit with elevator. Lots of light. Ceiling fans throughout for good circulation and low AC bill. Modern kitchen with new stainless-steel appliances and new fixtures.

Separate upright freezer for additional food storage. New neutral colored carpet and new paint. Stain master faux wood flooring in kitchen, bath, and porch. Sliding glass screened porch with tranquil view of garden. Owner pays Windsor Gardens dues and utilities other than electric. No Smoking. $1429 mo. Call 720-498-6776.

BEAUTIFUL GOLF COURSE VIEWS from lanai and both bedrooms 9340 E. Center Ave 11D. Penthouse like. 1-car end unit garage #105. Unobstructed magnificant views of golf course from bedrooms and lanai. $1,500/mo. $1,000 Security deposit.

No pets. 720-229-8022 2BD/1BA/1CAR GARAGE. Rare penthouse end unit w/golf course view. 875 sf. $1400/mo. including heat. Call Maria 720-231-6997.

HOMES FOR SALE BUYERS WANTED in Windsor Gardens! Did you know there is currently a large inventory of condos for sale in WG? This means opportunity for you on price and selection. With a variety of floor plans, locations, and interior design there is something for everyone’s budget. Some units are below $175K right now. Fantastic in a Denver zip code! Please contact me, Sarah Senst, Broker’s Guild, 303-2575021, sasenst@gmail.com for more information.

9385 E CENTER AVE 2ND FL. Vacant 1Bed/1Bath 855 sq ft condo with deeded underground parking space for $153,000. Call Julie Fair, RE/MAX Professionals for a Showing today! 303-521-8545.

RENTERS! ARE YOU ENJOYING the Windsor Garden lifestyle? There are many condos currently for sale in a variety of floorplans, locations, and price ranges. Call me for a free list of condos for sale. Let’s talk about owning versus renting! Sarah Senst, Broker's Guild 303.257.5021 sasenst@gmail.com. .

580 S CLINTON ST. #11B 2bed 1bath 945 sf second floor corner unit w/ug parking-on same floor as laundry -remodeled - $191,000. Call Carol Guzman for your private showing today! 303-929-3157 www.carolguzmanhomes.com.

9625 E CENTER AVE #1B 2bed 1bath second floor unit -corner unit w/ug parkingon same floor as laundry – remodeled $210,000. Call Carol Guzman for your private showing today! 303-929-3157 www.carolguzmanhomes.com.

655 S ALTON WAY #9D 2bed 2bath 1550 sf penthouse unit- on highline canalstunning remodel w/80K in updates! $334,900. Call Carol Guzman for your private showing today! 303-929-3157 www.carolguzmanhomes.com.

615 S ALTON WAY 8A Ground floor 1B/1B 855 sq. ft. Remodeled! Best quiet location, with extras! $174,000. Call Donna Frye for showing 805-825-8588.

HOMES WANTED WINDSOR GARDENS RENTALS The demand for rental units in Windsor Gardens is greater than ever! If you are an owner needing professional property management services at reasonable pricing or if you are a potential tenant in search of a rental unit call 303-808-0808 today to discuss opportunities and availability! Jane Doyle, Managing Broker, CharterWest Consulting, Inc.; Equal Housing Opportunity Brokerage. Windsor Gardens resident.

WILL BUY YOUR UNIT FAST. No fees, Get a second opinion. WG resident.

Schoenecker & Co. 303-898-3963.

IITEMS WANTED I BUY MOBILITY SCOOTERS, Knives and Military items wanted. Alan 303-2321212.

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 25 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.

FEMALE DRIVER, CAREGIVER, COMPANION, light housekeeping. Martha 720935-5526.

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 720-2324371.

NOTARY SERVICES & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. WG resident can provide notary services and provide transportation to DIA, appointments, shopping. Call Kathy @ 720-480-6486.

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 720-400-1891.

FIND YOUR ROOTS. Experienced genealogist will research your family history for you and provide a family tree, stories, and available documentation. You tell me the basics of what you know. I will do the research. Cost is flat fee of $35 to research up to 4 generations. Further generations can be researched for additional fee. Contact Mona Knight at homebody88@comcast.net or call 402-490-8596.

References available.

FOR ALL YOUR ALTERATIONS & sewing needs. Please call Soledad 303-3995513 (no text) WG. NEED HELP GETTING AROUND? This 3-wheel portable scooter by Cooper will help! New batteries & charger $495. John 303-388-2188.

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SERVICE DIRECTORY The Windsor Gardens Association, including its board of directors and employees and the Windsor Life staff, are not responsible or liable for any of the services or products advertised in the Windsor Life publication, nor do we endorse any advertisement, product or service. The Association recommends that you thoroughly research any product or service and check references prior to hiring any individual or company.

AIR CONDITIONING Air Conditioner Sales & Service Tom Grace 2443 S. University #211 303-755-2111 or tmmytomato@aol.com APPLIANCE REPAIR A to Z Appliance Repair TV Antenna Help Light Handyman Help Call Dave 303-371-4229 ATTORNEYS Kirch, Rounds & Bowman PC Estate Planning/Admin, Real Estate Over 40 yrs combined legal experience www.dwkpc.net 303-671-7726 Kokus, George A., Esq, Law Office Injured in an automobile accident?

Call or email for a free consultation 303-639-6103 email gkokus@aol.com AUTO BUY & SELL Automotive Search, Inc. Find your New or Used Car or we will BUY yours. Oldest Auto Broker in Colo Dave Nichols 720-641-2208 Hampden Ave

HAULING Anything Anytime Anywhere Junk removal & Estate Clean out 50% Senior Discount Taddy 303-525-5421 Cut Rate Hauling Providing Trash and Junk Removal Furniture, Appliances, Debris, Etc. Rueben 720-434-8042 Express Hauling Services Appliances, Furniture. Total clean out Seniors/Veterans Discounts applied Vern 720-275-3709 Small World Hauling Moving, Hauling, Packing Commercial, Residential 720-360-7440 www.smallworldmovers.us HEALTHCARE Daily Apple Clinic Full-service family practice clinic Knowledgeable Trustworthy House calls 720-593-8989 www.dailyappleclinic.com

HOME CARE continued In-Home Care Giving Experienced Caregiver’s WG Refs Daily living assistance 720-789-4767 720-394-6827 HOME REPAIR & REMODEL ACH Home Improvements Kitchen, Bath, Shower pans, Flooring Tile, Dry wall, Paint, Work Guaranteed Free bids 720-692-3187 Affordable Home Repairs, LLC Denver- Based Handyman, Electrical Plumbing, Painting, Window washing Jason 719-271-1941 All Home Improvements Free Estimates, remodels, electrical Plumbing, carpentry, painting, hauling Call Steve 720-987-0292 All Pro Construction Grow your equity with Quality Const.

Lanai doors, Kitchens, Baths, Free est.

Call Al 720-569-4195

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

American Construction & Remodeling A Full-service remodeling contractor Lis. & Ins. When quality counts Call Vernie 720-692-3187 Emerald Home Repair Basic Home Repairs, Plumbing Electrical, etc. Windsor References Larry Dotterer 720-384-5806

COMPUTERS Affordable Computer Repairs, Etc. Computers, laptops, i-Phones, i-Pads Tablets, VCRs, Roku, Errands, Etc. Monica 303-875-5837

HOME CARE Absolute Expert Care Offering 4-24 hours of Services, Bonded & Insured 30+ years in the Industry 303-340-3390 Beth’s In-Home Care & Cleaning Help with all aspects of daily living Lovingly helping Seniors over 25 years Beth 303-862-7136

Computer & Electronic Help by Stephen College student, grandpa lives in WG Enjoys helping seniors, plus tutoring Low fee 303-330-2272

Alliance Home Care Services Personal Care and Homemaking Experienced caregivers for all needs Call us: 303-923-3771

In-Home Technology Assistance Need help and the Grandkids are gone?

Computers, Cameras, Phones, TVs, Etc. 720-244-4166 Scott or Mike

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

ELECTRICAL Matthew Master Electrician WG References – WG Discounts Licensed & Insured 303-619-2702

Elderlink Home Care, Inc. Quality Companion Care Since 1988 Help Is Just A Phone Call Away 303-734-0641

AUTO REPAIR & SERVICE Gary’s Full Service Auto Repair Done Fair, Done Honest, Done Right.

23 Years. 100% AAA Customer Approval 30 S. Havana #304R 303-364-8344

GARAGE DOORS GDO Dynamics Garage Door Openers & Parts Scot Sturgis 5017 S. Gibralter Way 303-693-6894

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 Days or Overnight 25 Years’ Experience Jenny 720-620-0055

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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SERVICE DIRECTORY Ingebritson, Carolyn, SRES, Realtor Your Castle Real Estate Tours Offered! 55+ Advisor 303-594-7696 carolyn@theperfectpairhom.cc

Wright, Wayne Master Plumber Service and Repair Kitchen+Bath, Balanced Shower Valves 303-344-2637

Life Caddie Technology implementation/education Home organizing /decluttering/packing Call Amy at 720-419-9331

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

REAL ESTATE

Retirement Home Movers 2 Men $100 per Hr. 3 Men $140 per Hr. Open 7 Days a Week 8am-8pm John 720-975-3966 Small World Movers 12 Yrs Experience-Licensed & Insured Friendly, Dependable, Polite, Efficient 303-931-6135 www.smallworldmovers@us PAINTING Handy Manny Painting Also repair walls, prep, paint Clean-up & organize with perfection 303-521-0063 – website: dancemanny.com

Barlow, Chad You 1st Realty TeamElevateColorado.com 720-422-1979

Plachowski, Louis, Managing Broker/Owner Personal Service Local References Buy & Sell * Estates 720-425-3768 louis@denverwelcomehome.com

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

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

Bulik, Joel Colorado Home Finder Realty Joel.Denver.ColoradoHomeFinder.com 970-305-7347 – WG Resident

Senst, Sarah Broker Associate Broker’s Guild Buyers Wanted inventory surplus 303-257-5021 sasenst@gmail.com

Coldwell Banker, Cheryl Lohuis Realtor & WG Owner. Your time 2 Buy! Have owned 3 homes here & Love it!

303-522-6161 AColoradohome4u.com

PET SERVICES 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

REAL ESTATE continued

PLUMBING continued

MOVING SERVICES

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

Danner, Nicole Green Door Living Real Estate See Ad for $500 Moving Special 303-386-5457 Grossman, Amy and Scott See our Ad-Back Page of Windsor Life www.tourwindsorgardens.com 303-941-9436

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

Guzman, Carol , CNE, SRES Your Castle Real Estate, Inc See my tour ad in Windsor Life 303-929-3157 www.carolguzmanhomes.com Home Real Estate, Shirley Shideler Windsor Gardens is My Home Too! 9355 E. Center Ave. #3-A, Denver, CO 303-503-0745 shideler3@gmail.com

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

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

Trivia by Carol Brooks

Answers for Trivia

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Starting in 1951 who had a radio broadcast from East Tincup, a fictional Colorado town?

5. When did sliced bread come into the market?

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WE KNOW WINDSOR GAR DENS REAL ESTATE Have you struggled with wanting to SELL your home and not sure where to start? Are you looking to BUY a new home and unfamiliar with low maintenance / retirement options?

Many of our clients in the Denver area and at W indsor Gardens are frustrated with challenges such as:

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Friday, June 18, 3–5 p.m.

Or visit our website for detailed Windsor Gardens information, including properties for sale/ sold, floorplans, a community map, and more:

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