July 2021

WINDSOR

PRESIDENT’S PEN

Dear Windsor Gardens Community, The WG Board of Directors has gotten a couple of letters recently that we have agonized over. It may not seem like an issue that generates a lot of discussion, but it has. These two letters requested that the board pass a new policy defining when and where outside parties may be held. The authors’ concerns are primarily noise in the proximity of their lanais. We understand that annoyance, particularly if it is happening on a regular basis. Many of us moved here for a quiet and peaceful existence. But the question then is where do we stop regulating everyone’s behavior? Do we want to pass a regulation that restricts how far away from the buildings we must be? Do we want to mandate that no one can use the grassy common areas? Do we want to figure out how many decibels of laughter are acceptable? It’s a lot more complex than it first appears.

Michele Compton, Board President

Just today, my neighbor behind me had several friends over for a little snack and conversation on the grassy area between the buildings. I heard that one building had a mini-concert outside their building. And, I have seen residents playing in the grass with their grandchildren. I love seeing these gettogethers. We have longed for our friends and family as we weathered the

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2021 Board Officers & Committees Association Contacts

Administration

OPERATIONS COMMITTEES

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

Activities

y Bobbie Mays, Chair

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

COMMUNITY LIFE COMMITTEES

Revenue Exploration

y Dennis Knight, 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

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

303-364-7485

Regular Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

General Manager: Rebecca Zazueta, email: rzazueta@wgamail.com

Community Life Manager: Cari Ervin, email: cervin@wgamail.com

Business Manager: Tammy Tafoya-Paredes, email: ttafoya@wgamail.com

Community Administrator: Patricia Frawley, email: pfrawley@wgamail.com

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

Accounting Assistant: Kimberly Hernandez, khernandez@wgamail.com

Administrative Assistant: Karen Arellano, email: karellano@wgamail.com

Community Response

303-364-4924

communityresponse@wgamail.com

Acting Captain: Hanna Starritt, hstarritt@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

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

Grounds Maintenance

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

Board Members board@wgamail.com

President: Michele Compton

Vice Pres.: Dennis Knight

Treasurer: Mike Lopez

Secretary: 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

Monday, July 5, 2021

Monday, September 6, 2021

Thanksgiving Thursday, November 25, 2021

Christmas Eve/Day

New Year’s Day

Friday, November 26, 2021

Friday, December 24, 2021

Monday, December 27, 2021

Monday, January 3, 2022

Community Meetings

Attend in Person: We will be meeting in person in the Colorado Room (some exceptions noted below) 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.

Public Relations Committee

Meeting ID: 812 9867 4832

Audit Committee

Thursday, July 8, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Passcode: 467198

Friday, July 9, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

In person only in boardroom in administration office.

Finance Committee

Meeting ID: 850 8968 3189

Restaurant Committee

Meeting ID: 838 5852 7549

Policy Committee

Meeting ID: 846 6621 7747

Bldg Rep. Zone Committee

Meeting ID: 849 5749 5437

Community Life Committee

Friday, July 9, 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.

Passcode: 574399

Tuesday, July 13, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Passcode: 290896

Wednesday, July 14, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Passcode: 506106

Thursday, July 15, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Passcode: 509348

Friday, July 16, 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 891 7759 2009 Passcode: 198645

Revenue Exploration Committee

Friday, July 16, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Meeting ID: 890 2350 7901 Passcode: 597177

Long Range Planning & Innovation Friday, July

Meeting ID: 822 2239 9954 Passcode: 202589

Board Election Committee Monday, July 19,

Meeting ID: 828 3773 1880 Passcode: 392916

Architectural Review Committee Tues., July 20,

Meeting ID: 876 8271 6306

Passcode: 822456

Activities Committee Tuesday, July 20,

Meeting ID: 815 7710 9585 Passcode: 471602

Underground Garage Sub-Committee Wed., July 21,

Meeting ID: 830 8953 5283 Passcode: 654484

Board of Directors Friday, July 23, 9:30

Meeting ID: 856 3158 6754

Passcode: 206462

Bldg Representative Committee Wednesday, July 28,

Meeting ID: 899 5332 0170

Passcode: 347716

Windsor Life: The News of Windsor Gardens

Advertising : Karen Arellano, 303-364-7485, karellano@wgamail.com

Submissions : Email to WindsorLife@wgamail.com Submissions due the 10th of the month prior to the month of publication.

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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.

Mary Lloyd

Mary Lloyd, resident of Building 66 since the mid ‘80s, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2020, a few months after her 97th birthday. She died at Chelsea Place Memory Care in Aurora where she had resided for the last three and one-half years.

Mary was born in Columbia, Missouri, in 1923. She was the second oldest girl of five children born to Stanley Sisson and Mary Dyer Sisson. She graduated from Hickman High School and then attended a local business school. Mary grew up during the depression. It wasn’t unusual for her and her siblings to use cardboard to cover the holes in the soles of their shoes or to have many suppers consisting of only beans. The family struggled to get by, living on chickens they raised, milk they had from a cow for which they traded their car, and the vegetable garden they all helped to tend. Her father lost his position as professor of psychology at the University of Missouri and later applied and was hired as a custodian. He also owned a restaurant which he lost because of the depression.

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Your Turn: Write a Letter

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

E-mail to: WindsorLife@wgamail.com

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

Silence

I agree with Carl Bruckman's letter that we don't want to be silenced while working out in the gym. In Cari Ervin’s response to Carl’s letter, she said it is customary for fitness areas to dissuade conversations and that our signage is outdated. When did socializing while exercising become outdated?

I think it is wrong to compare Windsor Gardens to commercial/forprofit fitness centers. We are a retirement community who moved here for socialization purposes.

Most of us left large, lonely homes because we were tired of the quiet. We moved to Windsor Gardens for comradery and companionship. When we want silence, we can isolate in our units, or use the gym during downtimes, as well as use headphones or earplugs.

I look forward to visiting with friends while I work out. It takes away the drudgery of exercising. It keeps our senior minds stimulated and active, and it has been scientifically proven that exercise and social

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COVID-19 restrictions. Yet sometimes these gatherings make others feel left out, alone or irritated. What is the answer?

I believe the answer lies in “community.” Some of the definitions of community include phases such as: living in the same place, common ownership, common interests, shared identity, shared liability and interdependency. All of these describe Windsor Gardens in one way or another. But how does that play out in day-to-day living? Differently for each of us. We can’t impose our personal preferences on each other; nor do we want to ignore those preferences in how we live our lives. The balance comes when we give each other grace, work

at being considerate of the possible noise irritations, and go out of our way to include our neighbors. We may make assumptions that they don’t want to be included. Maybe they don’t. But maybe they do. Communicating with your neighbors when you are upset is difficult but important. Putting yourself in the shoes of another and trying to understand their opinion may be difficult but is important.

I don’t know where the board is going to land on this issue, but I do know we care and want to do what is best for the whole community. I’m looking forward to being part of a community with each of you this summer.

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Mary married John Lloyd of Columbia, Missouri, on December 31, 1945, after the end of World War II, during which John had been stationed in the Navy on the USS Levy. Shortly after they wed, the couple moved to Denver where John joined his oldest brother in the contracting and homebuilding business. They had four children with two dying in infancy. The surviving two children were raised in south Denver and graduated from South Denver High School. Pamela Lloyd Comello and John Craig Lloyd now each reside at Windsor Gardens! Also surviving Mary are a granddaughter, Elizabeth, and two great grandsons, Tristan and Oliver. For 40 years or more, the family were active members of Washington Park United Methodist Church in Denver.

Mary and John loved Colorado’s mountains and spectacular scenery, and they spent every spare moment vacationing in Glenwood Springs, Colorado, where John loved fly fishing and Mary loved shopping in local antique shops and relaxing at the hot springs pool and vapor caves. Mary was employed by the Denver Dry Goods Company where she was a cosmetic consultant. During her years in cosmetology, she represented famous companies such as Charles of the Ritz, Lancome, Estee Lauder, Clinique and Revlon. Her husband died in 1978 at age 60 of lymphoma leaving Mary a widow at age 54. A few years after his death, she sold the family home her husband had built and moved to Windsor Gardens. She became very active in indoor swim classes, tap dancing and the Windsorettes. She was also active in numerous bridge clubs and loved to cook and entertain. She loved to walk around the circle with neighbors. Until her later years, she was an active member of PEO. After Mary retired from Denver Dry Goods, she was employed with the City and County of Denver Motor Vehicle Department. Once retired for good, her favorite pastime was traveling with family and friends to new places, both in the U.S. and abroad. Mary always put her family and closest friends above all else. She could always be counted on when one had troubles or needed a listening ear. She was a loyal and faithful wife, a wonderful mother and grandmother and a true and trustworthy friend and companion to so very many.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, July 6, at 10:30 a.m. at Fairmount Mortuary and funeral home and cemetery. All friends and

family are welcome to attend. The memorial service will be followed by a graveside interment of her remains, and a reception at Fairmount.

John and Joyce Price

John and Joyce Price, residents of Building 42, have both passed away. Joyce passed on June 24, 2020, after a hard-fought battle with lymphoma. John just recently passed on May 31, 2021, from prostate cancer after keeping it at bay for over 10 years.

Joyce was born on December 17, 1942, in Beaver Creek, Minnesota. She grew up with her brother, Garlan, on a farm outside of Beaver Creek. Joyce enjoyed telling farm stories to her grandson, Bryce, as he grew up. Once off the farm, Joyce received scholarships first to Augustana University in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and then to gain her master’s degree in social work from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. That’s where, at a dance, she met John.

John was born on May 17, 1940, and raised in Clinton, Iowa, with his sister, Alice. John enjoyed telling city stories to his grandson, Bryce, trying to keep up with the excitement of Joyce’s farm stories! John completed junior college as he worked as a draftsman, a job he loved. After that he went to the University of Iowa to gain his undergrad and master’s degree in geology. That’s where, at a dance, he met Joyce. Although they both enjoyed their younger lives, it is their life together where they hit their stride. Married on June 17, 1967, they promptly moved to Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, as they started their careers, John as a geologist for Gulf Oil and Joyce as a social worker for child protective services. Their son, Tom, and daughter, Robin, were both born while in Pittsburgh. Moves to Littleton, Colorado, Houston, Texas, and back to Littleton ensued over the years.

In 1999, son-in-law, Brad, was added to the family. Followed in 2001 by their only grandchild, Bryce. With the addition of Tom’s wife, Sandi, in 2012, their family was complete!

Joyce was the true center of the family. She is missed as a sister, wife, mother, nana and friend. Her cooking will never be replicated, neither will her love of family.

John will be missed for his knowledge (and opinions) on many topics, but mostly for his crazy sense of humor and love of family.

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interaction are important as we age. I just don't think It is feasible, wise, appropriate or healthy to suggest silencing us in our senior years.This includes the chatter and laughter that echo throughout our community. The noise of merriment is nothing compared to the mowers and leaf blowers that roar past and echo through the buildings for hours on end. I realize that is a necessity that comes with the business of living in a community. We can hear it all. But it's not necessary to eliminate outdoor gatherings. People can always shut their windows.

Let's not try to sanitize this place too much by prohibiting noisy outdoor activities, eliminating talking during workouts, stopping the personalization of our lobbies, etc. There is a balance to everything, and as seniors we want to keep as many of our freedoms and creative outlets alive as possible.

Carol Summerlin

WG Board Candidates Needed: Information Meeting on July 31

Candidates Needed for Two Positions on the 2022 Board of Directors

Two seats on the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors are up for election this year with terms beginning in 2022. Both of these positions have 3-year terms.

Potential Candidates Information Meeting on Saturday, July 31

Saturday, July 31, at 10 a.m. in the Colorado Room above the auditorium there will be an information meeting for owners interested in learning more about running for election and serving on the board of directors.

Nomination Period: August 5 through August 20

Board Candidates Information Meeting

Please turn in completed nomination forms to the association office. The deadline for submission is Friday, August 20, 4:30 p.m. Candidates also must provide a resume and a photo to the office on or before this date. You may provide your own highresolution photo or the administrative office can take a photo. Candidate resumes and photos will be published in the Windsor Life.

Saturday, July 31 10 a.m.

Colorado Room (above auditorium)

The candidate nomination period is August 5 through August 20. Nomination Petition and Consent Forms will be available at the July 31 candidate meeting, in the fitness center lobby and on the association’s website.

Meet the Candidates

You are invited to a "Meet the Candidates" session for campaign speeches and audience questions in the auditorium on Thursday, September 9, 2021, at 2 p.m. Door prizes and refreshments will be provided. Candidates will also speak at the BRC meeting on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. Again, door prizes and refreshments will be provided.

Board in Motion

The WG Board of Directors approved the following motions at their June 23, 2021, board meeting.

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

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

ƒ Golf Committee motion to continue shot gun starts for special tournament events only.

ƒ Long Range Planning and Innovation Committee motion to approve the roofing material that was proposed, transitioning to a foam-based product and to have a white color coating.

ƒ Policy Committee motion to publish the revisions to the Covenant and Rule Enforcement Procedures Policy in the July 2021 Windsor Life.

ƒ Policy Committee motion to publish the revisions to the Parking Rules and Regulations Policy in the July 2021 Windsor Life.

ƒ Policy Committee motion to publish the revisions to the Moving In and Moving Out Policy in the July 2021 Windsor Life.

ƒ Motion to adopt the Common Area Decorating Policy regarding lobby furniture.

ƒ Motion to pass the Inclusiveness Initiative, focusing on understanding issues related to race relations here at Windsor Gardens to help us fulfill our mission of creating a community of connected happy and healthy seniors. Staff and board members will be tasked with identifying programs and concepts that would be applicable to our community for board review and possible implementation.

ƒ Motion to approve a temporary variance to the occupancy policy. .

ƒ Motion to approve a request from the general manager for staff to plant and care for an employee garden behind the warehouse. The board also approved the following motion via electronic vote in July 2021.

ƒ A motion to approve the restaurant tenant’s request for adjusted hours of operation on Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., effective Sunday, June 20, 2021, and to proceed with updating the lease agreement to reflect the modified schedule.

New Residents Orientation: July Schedule

All Residents who Moved in Recently or during the Pandemic are Welcome!

The WG administration office will be holding three new resident orientation meetings in July. One by Zoom and two in-person.

Tuesday, July 20, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m., Zoom Orientation

Join by computer:

Go online to www.zoom.com.Click “Join a meeting”.

Enter the meeting ID: 885 1494 9426 and passcode: 965605

Join by phone:

1. Call from any phone 669-900 9128

2. You will be prompted to enter the Meeting ID: 885 1494 9426 #

3. You will be prompted to enter a Participant ID, but none is assigned, just hit #

4. You will be prompted to enter the Password: 965605 #

5. You will then be put you one hold for the host to allow you to join the meeting.

Thursday, July 22, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m., In-Person Orientation

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

Thursday, July 22, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., In-Person Orientation

Where: Administrative Office, 595 S. Clinton St, Denver, CO 80247 For both in-person orientations, please contact Karen Arellano at 720862-1512 or karellano@wgamail.com for availability and to set- up an appointment.

From the General Manager

Rebecca Zazueta

Policy Committee Hard at Work Reviewing & Revising Policies

This past month the policy committee focused on updating four policies, which we have published in this issue of Windsor Life for owner review and comment. On pages 7 and 8 you'll find a summary to help explain why revisions were made to each policy, followed by the proposed revised policies on pages 8 through 16.

Walk-throughs for Buildings with Completed Hallway Re-decorating Projects

At the June board of directors meeting, the revision to the Common Elements Decorations Policy, Section 1, was formally approved and will become effective July 8, 2021. The revision clarifies that the association has the ultimate authority to make all decorating and furnishing decisions within the common elements; however, lobby furniture and decorative pieces are purchased and maintained by individual buildings.

As part of our walk-through process that I discussed in the June 2021 Windsor Life, we will also be looking at the lobby furniture and decorative pieces maintained in each building. In accordance with the established policy, here is what we will be looking for:

All items must be neutral, consistent and in keeping with other décor, useful, inclusive, modern and clean. The item(s) must also be:

ƒ Safe for the proposed location and use.

ƒ Durable and easy to maintain.

ƒ An appropriate size for the proposed location, not creating an overcrowded or cluttered space.

The walk-through will be conducted by staff and documented for review by the Architectural Review Committee during their regularly scheduled committee meetings. The committee will inform the building through the building representative if components of the lobby furniture or decorative items need to be removed or replaced.

Here are the buildings scheduled for inspection this summer: 53, 30, 22, 18, 50, 15, 43, 3, 45, 25, 16, 49, 21, 23, 44, 49, 59, 63, and 58. Other building walk-throughs to occur when the hallway re-decorating is completed include: 78, 80, 84, 47, 24, 62 and 68.

We appreciate your continued support in completing the redecorating project in each building and cooperating with staff as we begin our building walk-throughs in July. And remember that we will also be checking unit doors to ensure that they are painted the approved color scheme. The only exception to this requirement is for owners who have received an approved exception from the Architectural Review Committee. We will also be checking on the items placed outside your door in the hallway. Please reference the June 2021 Windsor Life article if you need a refresher and reminder about what is and is not allowed outside your unit door.

Litigation Matter Resolved

In August 2020, the Association was served with a summons for a slip and fall injury that occurred in November 2018. This was an insured loss defended by legal counsel appointed by the insurance carrier. The legal matter was successfully settled prior to the trial date and the case was dismissed at the beginning of June. The association is no longer in litigation.

Weed Control & Concerns about Pets

This spring we received several questions and concerns about the blue spray that is used to treat weeds in our community. Specifically, residents are concerned about the safety of chemical application around their pets.

To help residents make informed decisions for their pets, we will begin to use Pilera notifications to inform residents when the grounds crew will be doing significant spraying around your buildings. It is important to note that this will be a new process for our team and there will be a learning curve as we implement this new notification step. In some instances, notification may not be possible, or the schedule may change. We ask for your cooperation and understanding when we need to change the schedule or there is a need to spot treat problem areas. To be extra careful, stay aware and keep your pets out of the flower beds and wherever blue colored spray is visible. Keeping furry friends on a leash and under hand control will help to ensure that they don’t get into anything they shouldn’t.

Below is some additional information regarding the herbicide we use at Windsor Gardens.

ƒ The non-selective systemic herbicide used at WG has a toxicity classification of low to very low. It attacks plants through the stomata and basically clogs the amino acid transfer of nutrients in the xylem of the plant.

ƒ Roundup© is one common trade name, but there are many trade names and concentration rates available. The active ingredient in most brands is glyphosate. Fully concentrated, the product is typically 41% glyphosate.

ƒ Windsor Gardens uses a very diluted product with approximately .96% of the active glyphosate ingredient and 99.1% is water and food coloring.

ƒ Glyphosate is a large molecule that is vulnerable to degradation of all sorts, including solar and microbial. Glyphosate is rendered ineffective as soon as it makes contact with soil. On a warm day, it dries in minutes and is no longer effective.

ƒ Glyphosate is not volatile and has no odor. It moves in plant tissue in microscopic amounts and kills the target plant and its roots. We can spray an area of bad turf and seed it at the same time, and as the old turf dies, the new turf will grow in. This indicates that glyphosate is inactive as soon as it dries or hits a surface other than a plant.

ƒ The blue food coloring indicates to the operator(s) where the glyphosate has been applied. The color also helps residents know that the weeds have been treated and hopefully encourages all pet owners to keep their dogs away from these areas.

Glyphosate is a valuable tool for our community. It is effective at weed control and a safer alternative to other weed control products.

Projects to Begin in Buildings

In June 2021, DDPHE confirmed that Windsor Gardens can proceed with maintenance projects that require entering multiple units in buildings. This means we can paint unit doors where hallway redecorating is complete or in progress. We can work on re-plumbing projects and electric repairs that require staff to work in first floor units. And, we can launch a new project that involves replacing the hardwired smoke detector in each unit.

New fire code requires smoke detector units to be replaced and the new smoke detector must have a new 10-year lithium battery. We will be moving forward with this project soon, and you will be contacted via a Pilera message when we are ready to work in your building. While it does not take very long to replace one smoke detector, we have 68 buildings and 32 townhomes with a total of 2,690 units to visit. Having to return to buildings to finish missed units will increase the time the project takes and slows our progress. We appreciate your

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assistance in helping us get through this project in a timely manner by allowing staff to visit your unit, replace the smoke detector and move onto the next unit. Planning for this project is still underway and more information will be shared as your building gets to the top of the list.

Labor Shortage

This spring we have been fortunate to return to business as usual, but we have been faced with staffing challenges for key positions

for several months now. In most of our departments we have staff members doing the work of more than one employee and there does not seem to be any relief in the immediate future. We continue our recruitment efforts and seek new talent that will enhance our current team. In the meantime, I remain incredibly grateful for the men and women who work at Windsor Gardens.

Summary of Proposed Changes to Four Windsor Gardens Policies

From Rebecca Zazueta, General Manager

COMMUNITY CENTER CLASSES AND EVENTS POLICY

This policy was last updated in 2010 and does not fully reflect how we currently operate and manage classes and events at the community center. It is an ideal time to update this policy and ensure it is accurate now that we are re-opened and returning to pre-COVID operations.

COVENANT AND RULE ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES POLICY

This governance policy is required by state law and defines how the association manages complaints and violations of the governing documents. This policy was last updated in 2017. The procedures required several updates to reflect our current operations and management of covenant violations. This is a wordy policy that can be difficult to follow. To help, our policy committee chair, Jane Doyle, has prepared a chart to help summarize the covenant enforcement process. Please be sure to reference her chart as you review the policy document (both on page 9). Here are some highlights and important changes that were made to the policy:

ƒ In the first paragraph we have added rules and regulations to the list of association documents that are enforced by this policy.

ƒ Section 1 (A): we have added that an owner or resident may notify the association of a violation. We have also added the Director of Community Response to the notification and verification process. We have clarified that verbal complaints are documented by the Association and explained that the complaint must be verified or received in written form and signed by the complainant. We explained that periodic inspections will occur to identify violations and enforce the Governing Documents in a fair and uniform manner but due to the size of the community, residents are also encouraged to report violations.

ƒ Section 1 (B): we have added that a notice of violation may be sent via email if an owner has provided the association with an email address. Notice of the violation may also be sent by regular mail or by hand delivery to the unit in violation.

ƒ Sections 1 ( C) and (D): we have revised who conducts the initial hearing to the Covenant Enforcement Officer and Director of Community Response. This is how we currently manage initial questions about the violation, requests for extension of time to correct the violation or to evaluate the accuracy of the details surrounding the violation. The timeline to comply or request a hearing has been changed from 14 days to 10 days. Once a hearing is held, the Covenant Enforcement Officer and Director of Community Response will make a decision on the violation and notify the owner of their decision.

ƒ Section 1 ( E), the timeline to request an appeal to the decision made by the Covenant Enforcement Officer and Director of Community Response has been changed from 14 days to 10 days. The name of the committee that will manage the appeal process has been changed from Grievance Committee to Appeals Committee.

ƒ Section 1 (G), we have added that the notice of the appeal hearing may be sent via email if an owner has provided the association with an email address. Notice of the appeal hearing may also be sent by regular mail or by hand delivery to the unit in violation.

ƒ In Section 2, Fine Schedule, the continuing violation charge of $10 per day has been removed.

ƒ In Section 3, Legal Action, we have clarified that the association can pursue legal action rather than imposing fines and proceeding with a hearing process to enforce violation, unless a hearing is required by the Declaration.

MOVING POLICY

As part of our transition out of COVID precautions for moving in and out of Windsor Gardens, we determined that the Moving Policy published in 2013 required an update to reflect our current operating procedures. Here are the highlights of the changes made to this policy:

ƒ The title of the policy has been changed. The authority and recitals at the top of the policy have also been updated.

ƒ The requirement to notify the administrative office and Community Response of a move is no longer required. Building representatives must still be contacted.

ƒ The first bullet has been revised to match the Declaration provision regarding the orientation requirement.

ƒ The second bullet requires that all moves must be in accordance with the policy.

ƒ The process for checking out elevator pads from Community Response has been terminated. Residents and their moving company are now responsible for supplying moving blankets and protecting the interior of elevators, walls, doors, windows and all other building surfaces.

ƒ Owners are responsible for cleaning high touch surfaces after a move is complete and must notify Community Response immediately if damage occurs.

ƒ A disclosure that the block railing on the lanai is not a weight bearing structure has been added for moves that require items to be moved up and over the lanai wall.

ƒ On the moving instructions form, we have included that moving truck ramps cannot block sidewalks, but in the case of buildings above underground garages, special arrangement may be required. Community Response will be contacted in these instances.

PARKING RULES AND REGULATIONS

The current parking policy was revised in 2017, and when we first set out to review this document we only had a few changes planned. Initially, we planned to address the number of vehicles residents can park in the open unassigned parking spaces in surface parking lots. We also planned to revise the abandoned or stored vehicle definition

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for vehicles that do not move from surface parking lots for three weeks to 21 days. We planned to change the first violation from a warning letter to a warning ticket, and we included a disclosure that the HOA does not enforce city ordinances on the street. And then, we read through the whole policy and realized that it was outdated and in fact misleading, especially under the General provision on the first page where it discussed “deeded” parking spaces. As a result, the document went through a complete re-write to bring it up to date. Below you will find the highlights of the complete policy:

ƒ The authority and recitals for adopting this document have been added to the first page.

ƒ We have clarified that parking stalls are assigned to units and are not owned. In addition, the parking stall re-assignment process has been included. Please review the article included in the May 2021 Windsor Life for full details.

ƒ Residents who own vehicles that are in excess of the assigned parking stalls attached to their unit may either make arrangements to rent additional parking stalls from another owner or park up to 3 vehicles in unassigned spaces in the community parking lots. Alternatively, extra vehicles can park on the street subject to the city’s ordinances.

ƒ Non-resident owners may park their vehicle in their assigned spaces if it is not being used by the occupant of the unit.

ƒ All vehicles, including those that are stored in garages, must have WG parking permits.

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Note: New parking permits will be required for all vehicles to implement these updated rules and regulations. Details regarding the process for issuing new parking permits to residents will be published after the policy has been formally adopted.

ƒ An oversized vehicle or equipment disclosure has been added for parking lots above underground garages.

ƒ The abandoned or unused stored vehicle definition for vehicles that do not move from surface parking lots has been changed from three weeks to 21 days.

ƒ The first violation has been changed from a warning letter to a warning ticket.

ƒ A disclosure has been included to clarify that the HOA does not enforce city ordinances on the street.

ƒ We have provided more details regarding the towing process.

ƒ We have added a disclosure that states The association is not responsible for theft, lost items, or damage to vehicles. Remove all personal items, lock vehicle doors, and roll up windows. Although this summary may help to highlight some of the important changes we have made to current policies, we encourage all owners to carefully review the proposed changes to the policies included in this issue and to submit comments to the board prior to the formal adoption, which is scheduled to occur at the end of July.

Proposed Amendment to Community Center Classes and Events Policy

The below proposed revisions to the Community Center Classes and Events Policy will be voted on by the board of directors at their meeting on July 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. If additional discussion is not required on the proposed policy, it will become effective August 1, 2021.

WINDSOR GARDENS ASSOCIATION

COMMUNITY CENTER CLASSES AND EVENTS POLICY

New language is shown in ALL CAPS. Deleted language in striketype.

The Windsor Gardens Association (WGA) has many classes and events for residents as well as guests in the community. These classes and functions are for the use and enjoyment by the resident membership and their guests, where allowed. “CLASSES,” AS REFERRED TO IN THIS POLICY, ARE DEFINED AS WGA HOSTED COURSES WHERE AN INSTRUCTOR IS HIRED AND PAID BY THE ASSOCIATION TO TEACH RESIDENTS AND, WHERE PERMITTED, NON-RESIDENTS. “EVENTS,” AS REFERRED TO IN THIS POLICY, ARE DEFINED AS WGA SPONSORED PROGRAMS THAT ARE COORDINATED BY THE ACTIVITIES DEPARTMENT FOR THE ENJOYMENT OF THE RESIDENT MEMBERSHIP AND THEIR GUESTS, WHERE PERMITTED.

The authority for this policy is granted by the Declaration for Windsor Gardens Association, Article 2, Section 2.10, “Allowed Use,” and Article 3, Section 3.3, “Authority of the Association.”

GENERAL USE:

1. Class and event schedules shall be established and published by the Activities Director.

2. Use of the classrooms, craft rooms and library is restricted to residents and their guests, where specifically allowed.

3. The billiard room and the card rooms are for the exclusive use of residents and their guests over 17 years of age.

1. CLASSES ARE FOR WGA RESIDENTS ONLY, UNLESS OTHERWISE APPROVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. EVENTS ARE TYPICALLY OPEN FOR RESIDENTS TO BRING GUESTS.

2. CLASS AND EVENT SCHEDULES SHALL BE ESTABLISHED AND PUBLISHED BY THE ACTIVITIES OFFICE. THE SCHEDULE FOR ACTIVITIES CAN BE FOUND IN THE WINDSOR LIFE NEWSPAPER, ON THE WINDSOR GARDENS WEBSITE, AT THE ACTIVITIES DESK OR BY CALLING THE ACTIVITIES OFFICE.

3. CLASS INSTRUCTOR FEES AND SELECT EVENTS ARE INCLUDED IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER PORTION OF THE HOA ASSESSMENT. SOME EVENTS REQUIRE A TICKET. IN THOSE CASES, TICKETS MAY BE PURCHASED AT THE ACTIVITIES DESK IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER LOBBY OR BY CONTACTING THE ACTIVITIES OFFICE.

4. COMMUNITY CENTER ROOM USE IS OUTLINED IN THE WINDSOR GARDENS ASSOCIATION “COMMUNITY FACILITIES RENTAL & USE” POLICY.

5. CLASSES AND EVENTS MAY BE CANCELLED DUE TO LOW PARTICIPATION, INSTRUCTOR OR ENTERTAINER CANCELLATION, INCLEMENT WEATHER, OR OTHER UNFORESEEN CIRCUMSTANCES. CANCELLATIONS ARE MADE AT THE DISCRETION OF THE ACTIVITIES OFFICE OR WGA ADMINISTRATION.

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CLASSES AND EVENTS:

• Only those who are participating in the class, activity or event may attend the session or event.

• Class members must sign in individually on the class attendance sheet. CLASSES MUST MAINTAIN AN AVERAGE ATTENDANCE OF 10 OR MORE RESIDENTS TO CONTINUE BEING OFFERED.

• It is expected that the behavior of class members or event attendees will not unreasonably interfere with the peaceful enjoyment or possession of the proper use of a common element by another individual.

• Violations to this policy will be subject to the Association’s procedure for policy enforcement.

Proposed Revised Covenant Enforcement Policy

The below proposed re-write of the current Covenant and Rule Enforcement Procedures Policy will be voted on by the WG Board of Directors at their meeting on July 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. If additional discussion is not required on the proposed policy, it will become effective August 1, 2021.

Covenant & Rule Enforcement Procedures

A complaint may be filed verbally with Community Response who will document the complaint. The complaint can also be submitted in writing to the Covenant Enforcement Officer.

A complaint will be verified by the Covenant Enforcement Officer after conferring with CR Director.

If complaint is deemed valid, Notice of Alleged Violation will be provided in writing to the applicable Owner.

Owner may challenge or contest the alleged violation by requesting a hearing with the Covenant Enforcement Officer and the CR Director.

Owner will present his/her position on the alleged violation to the Covenant Enforcement Officer and CR Director who will issue a decision on the matter.

Owner may appeal the decision of the initial hearing and request an Appeals Hearing before the Appeals Hearing Committee.

Owner may present his case to a committee of owners and/or board members who will render a decision.

WINDSOR GARDENS ASSOCIATION COVENANT ENFORCEMENT POLICY

In compliance with the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, the Board of Directors desires to adopt a uniform and systematic approach to the enforcement of the Declaration, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and Policies and Procedures for the Windsor Gardens Association (“Governing Documents”).

1. Enforcement Procedure. The Board will not impose fines or impose individual Unit assessments as provided for in the Declaration unless and until the Association has sent or delivered written notice to the Owner as provided below. However, compliance with the notice and hearing procedure set forth below is not required for the following: late charges on delinquent assessments, suspension of voting rights and rights to use the recreational facilities if an Owner is shown on the Association’s records to be delinquent, in which case suspension will be automatic; self- help remedies as provided in the Declaration; and legal action.

A. Complaint.

i. Owners within the community may, but are not obligated to, first contact a resident that the Owner believes is violating the Governing Documents prior to contacting the Association. An Owner or resident may send the Association a formal, written complaint via either electronic mail or regular mail, of a covenant or rule violation, with as much information as is known. Alternatively, the Owner or resident may verbally contact Community Response to report a violation, which verbal complaint will be documented in writing by the Association. Complaints that cannot be independently verified by a Board member, the Association’s General Manager, the Director of Community Response, the Covenant Enforcement Officer, or other staff member must be submitted to the Association by the complainant in writing. The Board will have no obligation to consider anonymous complaints.

The decision of the Appeals Committee is final.

A Notice of Violation will be issued and appropriate fines accessed.

ii. Complaints may also be initiated by the Director of Community Response, the Covenant Enforcement officer, any member of the Board of Directors, or the General Manager. The Association’s practice is to avoid selective enforcement of the Governing Documents. Periodic community inspections will occur to identify violations and

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enforce the Governing Documents in a fair and uniform manner. The Board acknowledges that Windsor Gardens is a large community which makes it difficult to identify all violations; therefore, residents are encouraged to support the Association by reporting violations of the Governing Documents they witness and the Association will follow up on such reports.

iii. The Covenant Enforcement Officer, after conferring with the Director of Community Response will have the authority to determine whether a written complaint is justified before continuing with the notice and hearing procedure.

B. Notice of Alleged Violation. A notice of alleged violation of any provisions of the Governing Documents will be provided in writing to the applicable Owner as soon as reasonably practicable following the receipt of a complaint or discovery by the Association of a violation. The Association may also, at its option, provide a copy of such notice to any non-Owner violator. The notice will describe the nature of the violation and the possible fine that may be imposed, the right to request a hearing to contest the violation or possible fine, and may further state that the Association may seek to protect its rights as they are specified in the Governing Documents. All notices will be hand delivered, sent by first class mail, or if the alleged violator has provided the Association with an electronic mail address for communication with the Association, then notice may be sent by electronic mail.

C. Request for Hearing. If an Owner desires a hearing to challenge or contest any alleged violation and possible fine, or

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to discuss any mitigating circumstances, the Owner must request in writing a hearing within 10 days of the date of the notice of alleged violation. The request for hearing will describe the grounds and basis for challenging the alleged violation or the mitigating circumstances. If a hearing is not requested within the 10 day period, the Covenant Enforcement Officer and Director of Community Response will determine if there was a violation based upon the information available, and if so, assess a fine as set forth in the fine schedule within a reasonable time after the expiration of the 10 day period. If the proposed fine is outside the amounts on the fine schedule set forth below, the proposed fine will be determined by the Hearing Committee or the Board. The Association will give written notice of the decision and any applicable fines. If a proper and timely request for a hearing is not made, the right to a hearing will be deemed forever waived and the violation will be upheld.

D. Hearing. The Covenant Enforcement Officer and Director of Community Response will conduct the hearing with the alleged violator. The purpose of the hearing is to address Owner questions and time for remediation of violations, if the violation(s) cannot be

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continued from page 10 reasonably cured within the time frame specified in the Notice of Violation. If a plan for resolving the violation is not agreed upon, the Covenant Enforcement Officer will conduct a fair and impartial review of all information received from the alleged violator and then determine if the alleged violation should be upheld and impose fines, if appropriate. The Covenant Enforcement Officer and Director of Community Response have authority to make a decision on a violation of the Governing Documents. Written notice of the decision and fines, if applicable will be sent or hand delivered to the Owner within a reasonable time after the hearing.

E. Appeal Procedure. If an Owner desires to appeal the decision of the Covenant Enforcement Officer and the Director of Community Response, the Owner must do so in writing to the Association within 10 days of the date the decision is issued. The Appeals Committee, a standing committee appointed by the Board of Directors, will hear appeals of any initial decision made by the Covenant Enforcement Officer and Director of Community Response. Hearings will be heard and decided pursuant to the procedures set forth in this policy. The Chairman of the Appeals Committee will act as the Presiding Officer at any of its hearings. In the absence of the Chairman, a Board member will act as the Presiding Officer.

F. Conflicts. Any Owner who appeals a hearing decision to the Appeals Committee will be afforded a fair and impartial hearing before the Appeals Committee that is comprised of individuals who are “impartial decision makers” (persons with authority to make a decision on a claimed violation of the Governing Documents and without a direct personal or financial interest in the outcome of the hearing). Any Appeals Committee member who is incapable of objective and disinterested consideration on any hearing before the Committee will disclose that information to the Chair of the Appeals Committee and to the Director of Community Response or the General Manager prior to the hearing, if possible. If advance notice is not possible, disclosure will be made at the hearing, and the Committee member will be disqualified from all proceedings with regard to the hearing. If disqualification of any Appeals Committee member(s) results in an even number of remaining Committee members eligible

to hear a case, the Presiding Officer may appoint a Policy Committee Member or Board member to serve as a voting member of the Appeals Committee.

G. Appeal Hearing. The Association will inform the Owner of the scheduled time, place and date of a requested appeal hearing by hand delivery or first class mail or by electronic mail if the Owner has provided the Association with an electronic mail address for communication purposes. The Appeals Committee in the case of an appeal may grant continuances for good cause.

At hearings before the Appeals Committee, the Presiding Officer will establish a quorum, explain the rules, procedures and guidelines for the hearing. The Director of Community Response or the General Manager will introduce the case before the Hearing Committee. The complaining parties and the Owner will have the right, but not the obligation to attend the hearing. Each party may present evidence, testimony, and witnesses. The Appeals Committee’s decision will be based on the matters set forth in the notice of alleged violation, consideration of the hearing decision of the Covenant Enforcement Officer and the Director of Community Response, information from the Owner included with the request for hearing, and such evidence as may be presented at the hearing. Unless otherwise determined by the Association in accordance with the terms of the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, all hearings will be open to attendance by all members of the Association. If a complaining party is unable or unwilling to attend the hearing, he or she may submit a letter to the Appeals Committee explaining the basis of the appeal.

H. Appeals Committee Decision. After all testimony and other evidence have been presented to the Appeals Committee, the Committee will render its written findings and decision, and impose a reasonable fine, if applicable, within a reasonable time after the hearing. A decision, either a finding for or against the Owner, will be by a majority vote of the Appeals Committee. The Appeals Committee’s decision will be final and binding. There will be no

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further review or appeal of a Appeals Committee decision to the Board of Directors.

I. Notice of Violation. The Association may also issue and record with the Clerk and Recorder, a Notice of Violation. Upon notice of satisfactory compliance with the Association’s Governing Documents, the Notice of Violation may be released by the Association issuing and recording a Release of Notice of Violation.

2. Fine Schedule.

A. The following fines are guidelines for violation of the provisions of the Governing Documents:

First violation: Warning letter

Second violation: $ 50.00

Third violation: $100.00

Subsequent violations: up to $200.00

If the same violation occurs within a six month period, it will be treated as a subsequent violation for purposes of the fine schedule above.

The Association reserves the right to fine for first violations of rules that involve health and safety issues and other violations where a warning may not be deemed necessary by the Board in its reasonable discretion. Additionally, upon prior written notice, the Association reserves the right to levy fines in excess of the above referenced schedule if the fines set forth in this schedule are not likely to provide effective incentives to induce compliance.

The Association, through the General Manager or Board of Directors, may waive all, or any portion, of the fines if, in its reasonable discretion, a fine waiver is appropriate under the circumstances. Additionally, the Association may condition waiver of the entire fine, or any portion thereof, upon the violator coming into compliance with the Governing Documents.

B. All fines will be due and payable upon notice of the fine and will be late if not paid within 10 days of the date that the Owner is

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notified of the imposition of the fine. Interest and late charges will be assessed as provided for in the Association’s Collection Policy. All fines, late charges and interest will be considered an assessment and may be collected as set forth in the Association’s Collection Policy. Fines will be in addition to all other remedies available to the Association pursuant to the terms of the Declaration and Colorado law, including the Association’s right to collect attorney fees as authorized by Colorado law.

3. Additional Enforcement Rights.

A. Legal Action. If the Board or General Manager determines that such action is in the Association’s best interests, the Association, at any time, may pursue legal action against an Owner rather than imposing fines to enforce the provisions of the Governing Documents without first following the preceding notice and hearing procedures, unless a hearing is required by the Declaration.

B. Self-help Remedies. The Association or its duly authorized agents will have the power to enter a Unit to abate or remove, using such force as may be reasonably necessary, any structure, thing or condition that violates the Governing Documents, provided that the Association has given notice required by the Governing Documents for self-help remedies. If the Association exercises its right subject to this paragraph and the Governing Documents, all costs of selfhelp will be assessed against the Owner’s Unit, and will be a lien on the Owner’s Unit to be collected as provided in the Association’s Collection Policy.

C. Suspension of Rights to Vote and to Use the Recreational Facilities. The rights of an Owner to vote and to use the recreational facilities will be automatically suspended if the Owner is delinquent in payment of assessments or other charges.

4. Failure to Enforce. The Association’s failure to enforce the Governing Documents is not a waiver of the right to enforce any subsequent violations.

Proposed Revised Moving Policy

The below proposed re-write of the current Moving In and Out of Windsor Gardens Policy will be voted on by the board of directors at their meeting on July 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. If additional discussion is not required on the proposed policy, it will become effective August 1, 2021.

WINDSOR GARDENS ASSOCIATION MOVING POLICY

The authority for this policy is granted by the Declaration for Windsor Gardens Association, Article 5, Section 5.2, “Orientation Covenant and Requirement on Conveyance, Rental or Occupancy,” and 5.16, “Rules and Regulations.”

MOVING IN OR OUT OF WINDSOR GARDENS

• Before, or within thirty (30) days after a purchase, transfer in title, rental, lease, or new occupancy of a Unit, the new Owner and/or occupants are required to participate in orientation with representatives of the Association. Orientations can be scheduled by calling the office at (303) 364-7485 to make an appointment.

• Moving in or out of Windsor Gardens must be in accordance with this policy and the Instructions for Moving In or Out of Windsor Gardens (copy attached).

• Moving blankets or other protection, supplied by the resident that is moving, or their moving company, should be used during all moves to protect the interior of the elevator, walls, doors, windows, and all other building surfaces. Damage caused by any move will be the responsibility of the owner moving in or out. Owners are responsible for damage caused by their tenants or movers.

• The security door must be supervised at all times when it is propped open for moves. The oversite of the open door must be provided by the resident or by resident building volunteers. The door cannot be blocked open without a person in attendance.

• The elevator will be made available for building residents and their guests, as necessary and reasonable during moves.

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• Owners are responsible for cleaning high touch surfaces, i.e., door handles, handrails, and elevator buttons, as well as any other areas or surfaces affected by the move, immediately after the move is complete. If damage occurs, immediately contact Community Response so they can document the incident and report the information to the administrative office.

• On occasion, because of the configuration of the end stairwells in some buildings, large pieces of furniture cannot be conveniently moved in or out of a building. If the furniture is moved over the lanai, residents must obtain a written note from the furniture company/mover stating that it will take all responsibility for any damage to our lawn or to the building or to a resident’s lanai below. This note must be delivered to the Association Office prior to the move. If the mover will not take responsibility, then the resident should contact his/her insurance agent to check to see if his own policy will cover damage in a situation such as this. If the policy will not cover the damage, then the resident must assume the liability by a written statement to that effect. The block railing on the lanai is not a weight bearing structure and should not be subject to rigging or side force.

WINDSOR GARDENS MOVING INSTRUCTIONS FORM

NAME:

ADDRESS:

UNIT: BLDG: PARKING LOT: STALL:

BLDG.REP. UNIT: PHONE:

BLDG. ALT. UNIT: PHONE:

Please contact the Building Representative or Alternate to make arrangements for your move into or out of the building. The Building Representative or Alternate will help with instructions for parking your moving van or truck and also help you determine what door should be used for the move.

Moving in or moving out is permitted only during the hours of 8 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 10 a.m. through 6 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. You must receive permission from the administrative office in advance if you need to move outside of these hours. Only one move is permitted in a building at one time. OWNERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR COMMUNICATING MOVING INSTRUCTIONS TO THEIR TENANTS AND MOVING COMPANY.

1. Moving blankets or other protection, supplied by the resident that is moving, or their moving company, should be used during all moves to protect the interior of the elevator, walls, doors, windows, and all other building surfaces. Damage caused by any move will be the responsibility of the owner moving in or out. Owners are responsible for damage caused by their tenants or movers.

2. The mover’s vehicle cannot be parked on the sidewalk, lawn or in the parking lot breezeway. For safety reasons, moving truck ramps should not block sidewalks. In the case of buildings above underground garages, special arrangements may be required. Please contact Community Response in advance of the move.

3. Your movers should place a note on the moving van stating where they will be located inside of the building in case of an emergency or if the van needs to be moved to permit a resident to move his/ her car out of the garage.

4. Movers may use the elevator to load and unload. Movers should stack items outside the elevator and then load the elevator. When the elevator arrives at the desired floor, the movers should immediately unload all furnishings from the elevator into the hallway and then release the elevator for resident use while the next load is being prepared.

5. The security door must be supervised at all times when it is propped open for moves. This oversite of the open door must be provided by the resident or by resident building volunteers. The door cannot be blocked open without a person in attendance.

6. Owners are responsible for cleaning high touch surfaces, i.e., door handles, handrails, and elevator buttons, as well as any other areas or surfaces affected by the move, immediately after the move is complete. If damage occurs, immediately contact Community Response so that they can document the incident and report the information to the administrative office.

7. When you have your moving boxes empty and ready to discard, please collapse the boxes, tie them up and place them in the recycling bins located throughout the community in parking lots: parking lots 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 18, 20, and 26. Neither movers nor residents may place intact boxes and/or any kind of packing materials or trash in or beside a recycling or trash container. If you need information about regular trash pickups, please contact your Building Representative for the scheduled days for pickup for your building.

Proposed Revised Parking Policy

WINDSOR GARDENS ASSOCIATION PARKING RULES AND REGULATIONS POLICY

The authority to adopt parking rules and regulations is granted by the Declaration for Windsor Gardens Association, Article 5, Section 5.16, Rules and Regulations and is subject to Article 4, Section 4.6, Parking Regulation of Common Elements and Limited Common Elements and 4.7, Limited Common Element Parking Spaces and Garage Spaces.

GENERAL:

Provisions have been made to offer residents a number of ways to park their vehicles. These include above ground garages, underground garages and surface parking spaces located in various parking lots throughout the community. There is also a parking facility for recreational vehicles on the Dayton Street property. Most units come with at least one assigned parking stall, e.g., garage or

The below proposed re-write of the current Parking Policy will be voted on by the board of directors at their meeting on July 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. If additional discussion is not required on the proposed policy, it will become effective August 1, 2021, but will require 60 to 90 days to implement. PROPOSED REVISED PARKING POLICY continued on page 14

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surface parking space, and the Association strongly recommends that each owner retain at least one assigned parking stall for each unit. Resale of a unit without an assigned parking stall is difficult. The exclusive right to use limited common element parking spaces is set forth in the deeds to units. Parking stalls are not attached to people. Parking stalls are attached to units.

Residents are responsible for ensuring that assigned parking stalls are kept broom clean and orderly, which is especially important when the parking lots are swept by the Grounds Department once a year. (See Storage Policy).

Residents who own vehicles in excess of the assigned parking stalls attached to their unit are permitted to make arrangements to rent additional parking stall(s) from another owner or park up to three (3) vehicles in available unassigned spaces in the community parking lots. All vehicles must have visible Windsor Gardens' parking permit decals and are subject to the remaining provisions within this policy. Alternatively, extra vehicles may be parked on the street subject to the City of Denver’s parking ordinances.

If an owner wants to sell their exclusive right to use and occupy a parking stall, the association and the owner of the unit to which the parking stall is assigned, must initiate the process to reassign the parking stall to another unit. This process is dictated by the association’s Declaration as well as CCIOA. A parking re-assignment is considered a Declaration amendment which only requires approval by the association and the owners who are transferring or acquiring the right to use the parking stall. An owner must initiate the process by advising the administrative office in writing that they want to reassign their parking space(s) to another Windsor Gardens unit.

DEFINITIONS:

1. PARKING LOT – Any one of eighteen paved parking areas around the community, consisting of 2,920 garages, surface parking and guest spaces in the above ground area. Of this total number, there are 509 “open,” “unassigned,” or “visitor” parking spaces.

2. UNDERGROUND GARAGES – There are three underground garages, consisting of 593 underground spaces. In addition, there are 120 guest spaces, which are located in the upper lots above the underground garages.

3. DAYTON STREET PROPERTY – The Windsor Gardens Association owns approximately 4.5 acres on 495 South Dayton Street, directly east across the street from the Windsor Gardens community. The property includes a recreational vehicle parking lot.

4. RECREATIONAL VEHICLE - A vehicle designed to be used primarily for recreational, camping, travel, or seasonal use – including overnight travel - that either has its own motor power or is mounted on or towed by another vehicle. Recreational vehicle includes camping trailers, fifth wheel trailers, motor homes, travel trailers, and truck campers as defined by state statute. It also applies to vehicles not requiring a license such as watercraft, ATVs, and snowmobiles.

5. OVERSIZED VEHICLE – A vehicle that is too high to clear the entrance to a residential garage or the underground garage area, is too long or too wide to fit within the enclosed garage, or one of the striped spaces in the parking lots. (Note: A vehicle cannot exceed eight feet in width and 20 feet in length, overall to park in an unassigned space in the parking lots).

6. COMPACT CAR – A vehicle that is larger than a sub-compact car but smaller than a mid-size car; with a length varying from 161 inches to 187 inches. Examples of a compact car include, but are

not limited to the following models: Honda Civic, Toyota Corolla, Hyundai Elantra, Kia Forte, Dodge Dart, Ford Focus and Chevrolet Cruze.

7. INOPERABLE VEHICLE – Any vehicle parked in the common parking areas not bearing a current and valid state license plate and/or any vehicle that has not been noticeably moved by its owner for a period of 21 days or longer.

8. JUNK MOTOR VEHICLE – A vehicle that either cannot mechanically be operated on public streets or does not comply with state motor vehicle laws and regulations and therefore cannot legally be operated on public streets.

9. ABANDONED OR STORED VEHICLE – Any automobile, truck, motorcycle, motorbike, boat, trailer, camper, or similar vehicle which has not been driven under its own propulsion or has not been moved for a period of 21 days or longer in surface parking lots, or which does not have an operable propulsion system.

PERMITS REQUIRED:

Upon moving to Windsor Gardens, residents who plan to park a motor vehicle in the open surface parking lot spaces within Windsor Gardens must have the vehicle properly registered with current license plate tags. In addition, residents must obtain a Windsor Gardens parking permit decal for each vehicle parked in the community. The permit must always be visible and affixed to the inside of the vehicle's rear window on the left-hand side. The sun tends to fade the decals over time. Illegible or faded decals should be replaced immediately. Replacement permits may be obtained at no charge at the Windsor Gardens office during regular business hours.

USE OF ASSIGNED PARKING SPACES:

All parking spaces are to be used only for the parking of motor vehicles owned by the person(s) to whom the space is assigned. Storage is prohibited unless specifically noted below.

Use of assigned parking spaces for storage is prohibited, except residents may park/store camper shells, boat trailers, horse trailers and similar equipment in enclosed parking spaces, e.g., underground or above ground garage spaces. Properly stored vehicles or trailers in assigned garage parking are not required to have current registration or license plate tags. Garage storage of any other equipment, fixtures, furnishings, or similar items or materials is permitted only in association approved storage units, as outlined in the Storage Policy.

Residents may not place materials such as cardboard, newspapers, rags, or sheets of plastic under their vehicles to absorb dripping oil or other hazardous fluids. Such materials are easily ignited when saturated with these fluids and are a fire hazard. Owners of such vehicles should have them repaired and failure to do so may result in a fine.

Non-resident owners of Windsor Gardens’ units may park a vehicle in their assigned space if the space is not being used by the occupant or tenant of the unit. The vehicle must have a visible Windsor Gardens parking permit decal in the rear window on the left-hand side.

ABANDONED/INOPERABLE VEHICLES

Inoperable vehicles owned by Windsor Gardens residents may be stored only in enclosed parking spaces, e.g., underground or above

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ground garage spaces, and must have a visible Windsor Gardens parking permit decal in the rear window on the left-hand side. Owners of stored inoperable vehicles must maintain vehicles and parking spaces in a clean and orderly manner. Inoperable vehicles or other property belonging to non-residents (including relatives and friends) may not be stored in any parking lot, parking space, or garage at Windsor Gardens.

In the event the association determines that a vehicle is an abandoned or inoperable vehicle, a written notice describing said vehicle shall be personally delivered to the owner or shall be conspicuously placed upon the vehicle. If the abandoned or an inoperable vehicle is not removed within seventy-two (72) hours after providing such notice, the Association will have the right to remove the vehicle, and the owner will be solely responsible for all towing and storage charges.

PARKING OF RECREATIONAL VEHICLES

Windsor Gardens residents who own recreational vehicles are encouraged to store their vehicles in the Windsor Gardens RV storage lot at the Dayton Street property or in a commercial facility, even during RV season. The lot on the Dayton Street property is provided for the storage of recreational vehicles/trailers and is maintained for the exclusive use of Windsor Gardens residents. Commercial vehicles are prohibited.

Other temporary parking in non-assigned areas of Windsor Gardens parking lots is permissible, but only by permit issued by Windsor Gardens Community Response.

Owners of recreational vehicles should contact the Administration office if they are interested in leasing a space to park their vehicle at the Dayton Street property. The owner must provide the following information:

1. The stored vehicle is roadworthy.

2. Has a current license affixed to it.

3. The vehicle is registered to the resident renting the space occupied by the vehicle. The resident renting the space will provide to the Windsor Gardens Association a copy of the current vehicle/trailer registration on an annual basis.

4. If the vehicle does not require a license, such as watercraft, ATVs, snowmobiles, etc., they must be placed and parked on a currently licensed trailer.

Residents may not lease more than one space if there is a waiting list and may not lease space on behalf of third parties.

Residents who lease a space shall follow the terms and conditions of the RV Storage Rental Agreement.

Non-resident unit owners may not lease space on the Dayton Street property.

Employees may not lease space on the Dayton Street property. Guests of Windsor Gardens residents driving recreational vehicles may obtain a temporary parking permit from Community Response. Recreational vehicles parked in Windsor Gardens lots without approval will be subject to ticketing, possible fines and towing.

PROHIBITED VEHICLES AND ACTIVITIES

Box-bed, flat-bed, stake-bed and all other cargo trucks and/or trailers, storage trailers and containers or sheds, except pickup trucks up to 3/4 ton, may not be parked in any Windsor Gardens parking lot or space except when making deliveries or repair calls. (See "Temporary Parking" below.)

DUE TO THE RISK OF STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO UNDERGROUND GARAGES, NO OVERSIZED VEHICLES OR EQUIPMENT WITH A WEIGHT OF MORE THAN 6,000 POUNDS (AN AVERAGE SIZED VEHICLE) ARE ALLOWED TO DRIVE OR PARK IN THE ABOVE GROUND PARKING LOTS OR LANDSCAPED AREAS ABOVE THE UNDERGROUND STRUCTURES. VIOLATORS WILL BE FINANCIALLY RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL RELATED DAMAGE, SAFETY INSPECTIONS AND REPAIR EXPENSES.

Oversized vehicles (those exceeding eight feet in width and 20 feet in overall length) are prohibited in Windsor Gardens parking lots. Certain spaces are designated as parking for compact cars only to provide for safety when entering and exiting the parking lots. Disregarding these signs in Windsor Gardens parking lots may result in ticketing by Windsor Gardens Community Response personnel and subsequent fines.

No activity such as, but not limited to, maintenance, repair, rebuilding, dismantling, repainting, washing or significant servicing of any kind of vehicle, trailer or boat, may be performed or conducted on the common elements unless prior approval has been received from Community Response.

No motor vehicle shall be suspended off the ground on blocks or supports for either maintenance or storage without prior approval from Community Response.

TEMPORARY PARKING

There are several temporary parking areas throughout the community, which are limited by time and marked with signage including Loading Zones, 15-Minute Parking, Short Term Parking, etc.

Short term parking shall not be for a period longer than four consecutive hours.

Owners of vehicles otherwise prohibited by this policy may obtain a permit from Community Response for temporary parking up to 48 hours for the purpose of loading/unloading the vehicles. Community Response may specify where the vehicle may be temporarily parked.

VISITOR PARKING/STREET PARKING

Visitors may park in any space that is not numbered or marked “Private.”

Visitors and Windsor Gardens residents may park on any street inside the community subject to City of Denver parking ordinances. Parking lots and City of Denver streets may have designated handicapped parking and only those people with a special permit may use these spaces.

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WG COVID-19 Notices

COVID-19 Level Clear & Eased Face Covering Order

Windsor Gardens continues to follow the State of Colorado and City and County of Denver’s Level Clear and Eased Face Covering Order. If an update is issued in July and it impacts the association’s current operations or common areas, we will notify residents.

Mask Wearing No Longer Required

Mask wearing is no longer required at Windsor Gardens, including all indoor and outdoor spaces owned by the association. The restaurant operator is responsible for establishing their own mask wearing

requirements for their business.Residents may continue to wear a mask if they 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, avoiding group gatherings and maintaining physical distancing from others until you are fully vaccinated.

Notifying the Association When You Have a Positive COVID-19 Test Result

Although there have been no reports of COVID-19 cases in the community since late May, we are continuing to monitor for new cases. 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. Please notify our office when you receive a positive COVID-19

test result. This will allow us to monitor for outbreaks, variants, and patterns within buildings and within the community. It will also allow us to provide important updates to the health department should we need to do so. 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.

Notification Protocol for Confirmed Cases

We will continue to notify buildings with confirmed cases via a Pilera message. 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 occur. 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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All parking spaces will be considered short term parking in parking lots with ten or fewer undesignated parking spaces. Short term parking shall not exceed four consecutive hours. Residents who do not own an assigned space or who cannot rent a garage or space assigned to another resident for the purpose of parking their vehicle(s) may ask Community Response to assist them in finding a place to park. Community Response personnel will direct the resident to a parking lot with adequate undesignated parking. That may not necessarily be in a parking lot adjacent to the building in which they live.

ENFORCEMENT

The Community Response Department will regularly check parking lots for violations of this policy. Violators will receive warning tickets for the first violation. Repeat violations will be subject to the following fines:

First Violation: Warning Ticket

Second Violation: $50 Fine

Third Violation: $100 Fine

Parking infractions may also result in a Denver Police Department citation. Vehicles in violation of the parking rules and regulations may be subject to being towed away at the owner's expense. A seventy-two hour written notification will be given prior to the towing by posting on the vehicle. In extreme circumstances, such as a vehicle blocking another vehicle or access to a fire lane or other emergency response, the Association may tow a vehicle immediately and without providing written notification. If a vehicle is towed in accordance with these rules and regulations,

the Association is not responsible for damage to the vehicle as a result of towing.

Windsor Gardens does not enforce City of Denver ordinances on the street.

Any vehicle parked in an unassigned space for a period longer than 21 days will be subject to towing at the owner’s expense, pending written notification placed on the vehicle . Other actions may be taken as necessary to enforce these rules and regulations as determined by the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors.

The Association is not responsible for theft, lost items, or damage to vehicles. Remove all personal items, lock vehicle doors, and roll up windows.

Community Life Updates

From Cari Ervin, Community Life Manager

ANNIVERSARY RECEPTION FOR BILL WALSH

Join us for a resident reception on Tuesday, August 17, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM to honor Facilities Manager Bill Walsh’s 40th anniversary at Windsor Gardens. This is an open house event with entertainment by the Royal Street Ramblers, featuring a harmonica solo by the guest of honor. Refreshments will be served.

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.

RENT SUBSIDIES AVAILABLE FOR DPS RETIREES, CURRENT AND FORMER EMPLOYEES AND THEIR FAMILIES

The DESCI Community Housing Program provides rent subsidies to low-income persons 60 years of age or older who are DPS retirees, current and former employees and members of their immediate families. To be considered, complete the subsidy application and supply documents to verify eligibility, and you will be contacted after your application has been received. To learn more, visit: denverfoundation. org/desci-community-housing-program/ or call 303-300-1790 x126.

WG CENTENARIANS’ 100TH (OR HIGHER) BIRTHDAY FEATURE

Do you know a WG resident with a 100+ birthday coming up? Let us know! We'd love to feature them in a future Windsor Life. Please email cervin@wgamail.com or call 303-514-0264.

LET’S TALK ABOUT RECYCLING: NO BAGS ALLOWED

Though bags are handy for transporting recycling, the contents must be dumped into the bin as a “loose load.” Do not put the bags into the recycling dumpsters.

Plastic bags are the most common recycling contaminant, and they clog the recycling machinery, cause processing delays, risk employee safety and increase the cost of recycling. Each time plastic bags become tangled in machinery, the entire plant shuts down and employees must manually climb into equipment and cut out plastic bags. Additionally, recyclables stuck inside plastic bags are at risk for never making it through the recycling process.

A few ways plastic bags CAN be recycled are by reusing them for grocery trips and as trash can liners for your garbage and through special plastic film recycling opportunities. We are currently offering plastic film recycling at Windsor Gardens, details can be found in the below section.

So, Windsor Gardens, please help spread the word. Do not bag your recycling; dump the recyclables into the bin loosely. No bags allowed in the recycling dumpster. This small step can lead to big change.

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 through July 31, 2021, for proper recycling. Please recycle only clean, dry plastic bags. Remove receipts or any other items from the 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 reduce the number of disposable carryout bags used, littered and landfilled, Denver has introduced a fee on disposable bags and the Bring Your Own Bag program. The program encourages shoppers to switch to reusable bags and requires retail stores in Denver to charge 10 cents for each disposable bag (plastic, paper, or other material including but not limited to compostable material) provided to customers at checkout starting on July 1, 2021.

What else you need to know:

‚ Shoppers can avoid the bag fee by bringing their own bags.

‚ The bag fee will not apply to some bags such as those used to package bulk items, produce, meat, or fish.

‚ Charges for bags must be displayed separately on receipts.

‚ Participants in food assistance programs will not be charged for carryout bags.

‚ Portions of the bag fee will be kept by the store to cover the cost of implementing the program and by the city to address the impacts of disposable bags and single-use products in our community.

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

Welcome to Our New Neighbors

Windsor Gardens Flag Corps Honored on Flag Day

On Flag Day, June 14, the WG Board of Directors honored the members of the WG Flag Corps, the residents who post the American and Colorado flags on holidays throughout the year. The honorees included members of the Community Response team who post the flags daily at our main entrance and CenterPoint.

Several of the flag corps members have expressed an interest in forming their own organization at Windsor Gardens. It is anticipated

the organization will form as a club sponsored by Windsor Gardens where members can share experiences, learn about flag protocols, discuss and modify the posting calendar and more. All interested residents are invited to attend an organizational meeting on Monday, July 26, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in CenterPoint West.

FLAG CORP MEMBERS HONORED THIS YEAR

Bldg 3 Kathy Dewald

Bldg 4 Kay Lee Thiessen

Bldg 5 Al Minnich

Bldg 6 Mary Lynn DalSanto-Nowogrocki and Bernie Nowogrocki

Bldg 10 Gary Roll

Bldg 12 Janice Taylor

Bldg 14 Kathleen Hyland

Bldg 16 Bob Klotz and Jude Obrigewitch

Bldg 17 Jim Baker

Bldg 18 Bobbie Belle

Bldg 20 Larry Nelson, Jay Newman and Melissa Newman

Bldg 21 Joseph Bernisky

Bldg 25 Pat Ellis and Dave Anderson

Bldg 26 Ken Koehn

Bldg 27 Cathi Alen

Bldg 28 Diana Rivers

Bldg 30 Bill Mahoney

Bldg 32 Lester Kassel

Bldg 34 Donna Kraeski

Bldg 36 Richard Dotson

Bldg 37 Elisabeth Kinnard

Bldg 38 Mona Knight

Bldg 39 Phillip Malone

Bldg 40 Steve Farrell

Bldg 41 Bill Lane

Bldg 42 Ormal Willson

Bldg 43 Marilyn Boudouris

Bldg 44 Booker Mays

Bldg 45 Terry James and Linda Perkin

Bldg 46 Mike Monroe

Bldg 47 Pete Newman

Bldg 48 Ed Sievers

Bldg 51 Joe Lisieski

Bldg 52 Lynne Steven

Bldg 53 Tom Friesen and Ruth Friesen

Bldg 54 Dave Pett and Adele Strawn

Bldg 55 Bob Stribling

Bldg 56 Mike Lopez

Bldg 57 Norvell Ballard

Bldg 58 Bob Hamblin

Bldg 59 Connie Johnston

Bldg 60 Carl Bruckman

Bldg 62 Katy Langeberg and Bert Langeberg

Bldg 63 Jere DeBacker

Bldg 64 Priscilla Kai

Bldg 65 Shirlee Behringer

Bldg 66 Dean Deverick

Bldg 68 Mike Smith

Bldg 78 Bob Smith

Bldg 80 Bill Solomon

Bldg 82 Joseph Randon

Bldg 84 Anthony LaBate

Townhomes Tom Leahy

Mona Knight and Priscilla Kai after receiving Flag Corps certificates.

Board Member, Dennis Knight, recognizes the Flag Corp members in attendance.

Recovering from the Pandemic

After a year and three months of running behind the pace car we have finally been given the green flag to bring our maintenance programs back to “normal." We are excited to be able to have all our employees back in the shop under the same roof again. We were at one time divided into eight different crew pods and recently were happy to remove the plastic divider in the warehouse lunchroom that was still up for the remaining two pods. We are excited to get back together and get to know one another again.

Maintenance Matters

Bill Walsh, Facilities Manager

Annual Projects

Pricing is out of control with many items up 30 to 40% this year. Fuel is already 33% higher than in January of this year. We are getting notices almost daily of price increases for most all products we use. We are adjusting our programs to compensate for the COVID vapor trail and are hopeful that by next year things will recover or at least become more stable and predictable.

We have had several projects on hold and have started whittling away at them. It took 15 months to get where we are, but hopefully we will be able to catch up in less time.

Supply Chain and Pricing Issues

COVID has left us with some problems in its wake. The supply chain has been severely disrupted and many of the items we have always been able to get in a week or less are now unavailable for as long as eight weeks. Last week we were looking for a normally common pump, and we found that there are none currently available in the entire USA with the suppliers unsure of when they will see any inventory. We are also being faced with some shortages in chlorine, wood products, metal products, and all kinds of other odd shortages.

We have a list of projects for the year that are moving along. Underground garage repair continues and the boiler replacements are going well. We are planning roof replacement projects, relocating heating pipes, making electrical repairs, replacing smoke alarms, plus a list of other projects that will keep us moving throughout the year.

We Need Your Help with Recycling

We continue to get calls about the improper use of our recycling dumpsters. We would like to recruit the community and ask that you break down your boxes, do not bag recyclables, follow the list for acceptable items, and most of all please call Community Response right away if you see someone dumping or misusing this great resource.

Until next month, be cool.

Maintenance Updates

From Rebecca Zazueta, General Manager

Grounds

‚ Weed control is underway and very challenging this season.

‚ We have already experienced some flower loss from the record heat in June.

‚ Our large locust and maple trees are showing major limb loss this spring.

‚ The golf course and grounds were fertilized in June.

‚ We are preparing for Japanese beetles.

Paint Department

‚ Building 58 is complete. In Buildings 78 and 84 we are painting the new base. Building 24, 47, 62, 68 are complete, except for the doors. Building 4's exterior paint is complete. Building 28's exterior paint is in progress.

‚ As roof repairs are completed in various locations, we are completing repairs for soffit damage.

‚ We are continuing stucco repairs at the community center.

‚ Work orders for repairs inside of units are in progress. There was a long list of repairs that were postponed due to the pandemic.

Unit Door Painting

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Unit door painting is pending in Buildings 78, 80, 84, 47, 24, 62 and 68. Buildings will be notified when they are at the top of the list.

Capital Improvement Projects

‚ Underground Garage Project: Work in phase 3A continues with 11 post tension repairs so far. Planning for phase 4A has started. An update and cost estimate will be discussed at the July 21 underground garage committee meeting (see page 3 for details).

‚ Boiler replacements in Buildings 50 and 39 are complete. Building 57 was started on June 21.

‚ Roof Replacement: A motion was approved at the June 2021 board meeting to transition roofing material from a Thermoplastic Polyolefin (TPO) to a foam-based product with white colored coating. Bids have been received from two contractors, and we

are finalizing the comparisons. We hope to move forward with selecting a contractor soon.

‚ Wireless Internet Access: Consultant Cody Swift is working with two companies who are interested in the community-wide wireless internet access project. Both companies are working on designs with the building plans that have been provided. An on-site survey will be needed and approval of this expense will be discussed at the July committee meeting.

‚ Annual Landscape Replacements: The first planting started in May with seven trees. The focus in June was to keep the 47K annual flowers that were newly planted alive during the extreme heat. Landscape replacements will resume in September.

Hallway Re-decorating Project / Carpet Replacement

‚ Building 58: Complete.

‚ Building 78 and 84: Complete.

‚ Building 80: In progress.

Down to Earth

From Dana Cusack,

The Heat is On

Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

In last month’s article I reported that we were having one of the wettest springs in our history. Well, it is feast or famine in Colorado, and we went from cool and wet to hot and dry in a very short time. June was full of record-setting heat and just a bit of hail to remind us that we just finished planting the annual flowers for 2021.

Brown Turf

There were 19 out of 31 days in May 2021 that we had rain, and here in the Gardens we measured over 4.5 inches during the month. So why is the turf turning brown in places? May is the time for the grass to grow its feeder roots, and we try to water sparingly that month to get those roots to dive deep into the soil and prep themselves for a hot summer season. With all the rain we had in May, the roots stayed on the surface of the soil because there was not enough oxygen in the soil to allow them to grow down deep.

Follow up the May rain with some June days of 100-degree temperatures (about 15 degrees above the norm) and the roots just dried up and the grass went dormant. Adding more water is not the answer to this situation. We will continue to try and adhere to our watering schedule, and the turf should recover if and when the temperatures hopefully get back to normal.

From Doug Mallon, Golf Pro Golf Shop News

The golf season has teed off and the course is doing well. With the temps going into the high 90s and 100s, please make sure you pack plenty of water or buy some in the golf shop before going out. Cooling towels, big brim hats, waters, Gatorade and more are available in shop to keep you cool during the season.

Using Club as Ball Marker

Phoebe’s Rules

Phoebe, Sugar, PK and Lilly are all out playing 9 holes at their favorite golf course, Emerald Greens Golf Club. On the first hole Sugar realizes she does not have her lucky ball marker. Sugar decides to use her club to mark the ball on the putting green. Ruff, ruff, ruff, the barking starts immediately. What’s the ruling, may Sugar use her club to mark the ball?

A. General penalty, 2 strokes each time she does it

B. One-stroke penalty each time she does it.

C. No penalty; you may use a club to mark the ball.

D. Borrow one from a playing partner at the cost of 1 stroke.

Answer on page 39.

Covenant Enforcement Policy Reminders

From Chris Scovil, Director of Community Response

No Smoking in Common Areas

Smoking is not allowed in any common area. Common areas are building hallways, lobbies, laundry rooms and storage rooms. Other common areas include the parking lots, grassy areas, flower beds and the golf course. Additionally, smoking is not allowed on a lanai or in garages. Smoking is allowed in your unit or off property.

Pet Leashes Need to be 6 Feet or Less (No Retractable Leashes)

Pets must be on a leash at all times when outside of your unit. Pet leashes cannot exceed 6 feet in length. Retractable leashes are not

Community Response Assists, Checks and Other Activities, May 2021

allowed. We have seen an increased amount of retractable leashes from new and established residents and an increase with dogs running off-leash. Pet policy violations need to be verified by Community Response with pictures or videos and/or a written complaint from at least two residents from separate households.

Parking Reminders

Vehicles parked in Windsor Gardens parking lots are required to be operable and have current license plate tags. All resident vehicles, including those parked in garages and underground garages, must have a Windsor Gardens parking sticker attached to the lower lefthand corner of the rear window. Any vehicle parked in a guest or open parking space is required to be moved every twenty-one days. Vehicles parked on the street are subject to the City and County of Denver’s parking ordinances. Windsor Gardens does not enforce street regulations. Call 311 to report parking violations on the city street.

Recycling Dos and Don'ts

The list of items that can be placed in a recycling bin is listed on the outside of the bin. Please do not bag recycling, break down your cardboard boxes prior to placing them in the bin and do not set them on the outside of the bin. Leaving other items like toilets, mattresses, television, etc., carries a $500 fine.

To report covenant violations, contact Community Response at 303364-4924 or by email at communityresponse@wgamail.com.

COP Shop @ WG

Back at WG! Cop Shop is back on the first and third Monday and the first and third Friday of each month from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the CenterPoint Lobby. The July dates are July 12, July 16, July 26 and July 30. You may also contact Cop Shop at 303-329-0500 or leetsdalecopshop@hotmail.com. Stay safe and be kind to all you meet. C

Dear Cop Shop

Dear Cop Shop:

I met a very nice man in a chat room online. Now he wants to meet. What should I do?

Interested

Dear Interested:

The internet is a wondrous place, and the pandemic caused us all to look at our cravings for one-on-one connection with others. However, there is a need for caution when moving beyond being pen pals. Romancing the lonely is big business for the unscrupulous. Is he local? If so, pick a public place like a park, coffee bar or maybe even an ice cream parlor. Under no circumstances should your initial meeting be in either of your homes. We suggest you each bring a friend if you are leery of a one-on-one. If he’s not local, one of you has to travel to

meet. Asking for money for travel or accommodations is a huge red flag. Stay in a hotel in separate rooms with separate bills. It’s also a good idea to do a little advance investigation. Check out that he is who he says he is. Correspondents can get pictures from anywhere and fabricate personal information. For example, if he says he went to college, go to the school website and see if he is listed as an alumni. Odds are he might be legitimately interested in taking the next step, so make sure you do it safely. Women have been conned into turning over thousands of dollars to “help” someone they believe cares about them. Be smart and you will find companionship that lasts.

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.

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.

Catalytic Convertor Theft on the Rise: Protect Your Car with Free Prevention Program

Theft of catalytic converters is on the rise in Colorado due to a lucrative black market. This new trend has made it important to protect not just what’s inside your car, but what’s underneath your car. Catalytic converters, which help control the exhaust emissions from your engine, can cost well over $1000 to replace. With no serial or VIN number from the manufacturer, catalytic converters are an easy target for theft.

AAA Colorado is partnering with the Colorado Department of Public Safety’s Auto Theft Prevention Authority to offer free catalytic converter theft prevention. A technician will apply a non-removable etched ID# to your catalytic converter and have it registered in the theft prevention database. Here’s what you need to know:

ƒ Ask your service advisor at a participating AAA-approved auto repair shop if your vehicle is a good candidate to have your catalytic converters protected with ID labeling.

ƒ Catalytic converter labeling is FREE to Coloradans in conjunction with certain paid services at a participating auto repair shops.

ƒ Once the label is installed, its unique ID is uploaded to a secure international tracking database accessible by law enforcement and recyclers.

ƒ The shop will apply the label which will be etched into your vehicle’s catalytic converter. The process takes only minutes and provides valuable protection for your vehicle.

For AAA’s list of participating auto shops go online to: www.colorado. aaa.com/catalytic. Two of the closest:

‚ Addison Auto Center, 2005 S. Holly St. Denver, 80222, 303-6919484.

‚ Colorado Emissions Technical Center, 2450 W. Second Ave., Denver, 80223, 303-744-0127.

Owner-opposed Historic Designations in Denver

From Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer, Denver City Council District 5

During the two years since I took office, Denver City Council has been presented with three different owner-opposed historic designations: Tom’s Diner, Carmen Court and the 123 Speer building. An owneropposed, or “hostile,” historic designation occurs when community members who do not own a certain piece of property file paperwork with the City to have that property designated as a historic landmark. As these applications have made their way through the civic government channels, it has become increasingly clear that the ability to designate a building without the owner’s consent is creating an enormous amount of anger, heartache and confusion in Denver. My office created several (admittedly non-scientific) resident surveys regarding owneropposed historic designations, and the feedback we received from the community was overwhelmingly against this practice.

Under Denver’s Historic Preservation ordinance, which was updated in the fall of 2019, there are very specific criteria for what makes a property “historic.” A property must fit into at least three of ten criteria, have maintained its original integrity and be at least 30 years old or be of exceptional importance. If a property fits that description, it goes through a process that includes review by city staff, a hearing in front of Denver’s Landmark Commission and a City Council hearing and vote.

While I strongly support designating Denver’s buildings to preserve important nods to our city’s history, I also believe that we need to find a better balance regarding owner-opposed historic designations. Owner-opposed designations are time-consuming, expensive, emotionally draining on all parties and can reduce the value of the land

if approved. Possibly because of these concerns, city council has only voted to designate a historic structure that was owner-opposed once. As of this writing in late May 2021, District 4 Councilwoman Kendra Black and I are researching potential ways to require more investment from residents who want to file an owner-opposed historic designation. Some ideas we have considered include:

1. Raising the fee to file an historic designation application.

2. Increasing the number of people who must apply for the designation (currently, only three individuals are required in order to apply).

3. Require a super-majority of city council members to approve the owner-opposed designation.

4. Require properties to fit into more than three of the 10 criteria needed for historic designation to be considered.

We have not yet made any decisions on whether to pursue any of these potential changes to the ordinance and are still in the process of having conversations with stakeholders. Please share your thoughts with me by emailing my office at DenverCouncil5@denvergov.org. To learn more about the current process to designate a structure or district as a Denver landmark, go to https://denvergov.org/Government/ Departments/Community-Planning-and-Development/LandmarkPreservation/Historic-Designations.

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WG Artist Club Profile

Optimists Sponsor Youth Visual Arts Contest

Emery Stuart

Emery Stuart and his wife Gerri moved to Windsor Gardens in 2017. “During the settling in process (recuperating from downsizing) we found so many activities to choose from,” Emery said. “My wife concluded, ‘How did we ever have time to work!’" Among their many activities, both Emery and Gerri enjoy the watercolor class with instructor and friend Susan Fidelman.

The painting "Family Farm" is in memory of Emery's childhood. He grew up playing on the family farm. His use of pen and ink to outline in mixed watercolor media is called "Line and Wash" and is Emery's niche.

The Breakfast Optimist Club of Windsor Gardens sponsored an Optimist International Youth Visual Arts Competition. This is a competition for children 11 years or under to submit a drawing or painting.

While eight elementary schools were invited to participate, only one, Lowry Elementary, chose to enter. The school’s art teacher was a helpful and enthusiastic liaison, and twelve of her students submitted drawings or paintings. Optimist Club members voted to determine the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners. At a virtual awards ceremony the winners received cash prizes and all participants received a certificate.

1st Place

2nd Place

3rd Place

"Family Farm"

Dancing Nancy: Memories of Nancy Delhay

Nancy Delhay, a long-time resident of Windsor Gardens’ Building 47, passed away suddenly on May 4, 2021. She will be remembered for investing what seemed like endless energy into her beloved Windsor Gardens community – giving her time, energy and heart to many people, groups and activities.

"Nancy shared her life with us as a beautiful dancer, a fine actress, a dedicated leader and a bright spirit. She forever will dance in many hearts. To me, it is a poignant reality that she left us on my birthday. So going forward I sincerely share it with her. May the force be with you, Nancy." ~

Eydie McDaniel

"Nancy what a character! I couldn’t believe how fit she was and how talented when I first met her at the Sunday dance class, then known as the Silver Hotties at Windsor Gardens ... she told me how she didn’t start dancing until age 30 when she took up ballet training and joined the Colorado Ballet. That takes some grit. She was such an inspiration and so enthusiastic in her teaching as well as performance and possessed a great sense of humour. She was also a friend, and I had so hoped that we would go out and eat pie again, when we next visited Denver. I am among many who will miss her and grieve her passing. RIP beloved friend or should I say ‘dance in peace’. We love you, Nancy!" ~ Cathy

Wield

"Nancy was a dedicated performer, funny, interested, empathetic, loving, brimming with positive attitude, a lover of life, and a special friend. I will miss her eagerness, her energy and her creative spirit."

~ LuAnn Buckstein, Director and Teacher of WG drama

"They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. She certainly had expressive eyes. I will miss her." ~

Bob Zelanes

"We were paired off in several plays and skits and I loved to play off her. I called her our Buster Keaton because she had such great dead pan delivery and made me laugh when I least expected it. I called her my Stan to my Ollie. Worked well because of our height difference. She was one of our best actors and I will miss her greatly."

~ Becky Stefanski

"Nancy was a one-of-a-kind person. She was genuine, down to earth and passionate about her beliefs and activities. She loved Windsor Gardens and was welcoming to those who moved here. She volunteered for wide variety of WG events. Someone once said to her, you should be an actress. Her answer: 'I am an actress.' " ~ Donna

Sanford

"I met Nancy when I cleaned for her mother Ruth. I called her Ms. Incognito, because she was always changing her hair color and had big sun glasses ." ~ Sherie Yardley

"Nancy was our Shiny Star and our Dancing Diva." ~ Beth

Vaden

"I met Nancy at the drama group, and we also served as officers of the WG Performing Arts Group. After meetings, a group of us would go out together to get free pie and coffee at Village Inn. Nancy loved coffee, anytime of the day! It was a lively group, and we shared many stories about our lives. Nancy was a gifted actress and dancer and was often seen on stage for Windsor Gardens, Heather Gardens and Senior 88's performances! She was a friendly, kind, opinionated, smart, funny, creative woman. I will miss her terribly." ~ Marcia

McGilley

"Nancy was such a delight to know and had a wonderful spirit that she shared so readily in the Windsor Gardens community." ~ Susan

Connors

"She was the heart of Windsor Gardens, behind the scenes and always there." ~ Joanne

Roll

"I met Nancy in 2016 when I attended the Windsor Gardens Welcome Breakfast. And as they say, the rest is definitely history. She convinced me to join the Encore Dance group (formerly known as the Silver Hotties), and it was hard work, lots of exercise and a great time. Nancy, being a pro at ballet, expected perfection -- well as much as we could muster up! Nancy had many stories to tell of her dancing days, and the many fourteeners she accomplished after the age of 50. She was a dear friend, an amazing lady, a Windsor Garden ambassador and much more to so many, and I will truly miss her." ~

Sandy Nelson

CELEBRATION OF LIFE: There will be a Celebration of Life for Nancy on Saturday, August 14, in CenterPoint at 11 a.m.

MEMORIAL DONATIONS: If you would like to make a donation in memory of Nancy, she requested support of the Cat Care Society: 303239-9680, info@ CatCareSociety.org, www.CatCareSociety. org.

Resident Profiles: Kitty and Steve Comstock

From Jeanne Lee, WG Public Relations Committee Volunteer Kitty and Steve Comstock, who enjoy acting, created the East Hampden Players, a community theater in Denver, in the late ‘70s to early ‘80s and signed with Maximum Talent Agency to make industrial films and commercials. They have made commercials as individuals and as a “real” couple. If you have not met them in person, yet they seem familiar, it may be because you have seen the Kaiser Permanente commercial where they are featured.

Kitty was born in Philadelphia and has four siblings. Her family moved several times, landing in Edwardsville, Illinois, about 18 miles from Saint Louis, Missouri. She graduated from Edwardsville High School where she participated in choir and drama club. She was president of her church youth group and an Honored Queen in Job’s Daughters. Steve was born in Mount Holly, New Jersey, and has one sister. The family moved to Chicago’s south side following World War II and then to Wheaton, Illinois. He was editor of the Glenbard West Newspaper. Steve plays guitar and banjo and with two friends formed a folk singing group.

The couple met in 1963 in the MacMurray Collage Choir in Jacksonville, Illinois. Steve graduated from MacMurray and then received a master’s in math from the University of Illinois in Champaign-Urbana. Kitty attended MacMurray for two years and then transferred to Southern Illinois University, majoring in music education.

In addition to their theatre and acting work, for 26 years Steve and Kitty were the owners of The Trainer’s Friend, an IBM mainframe programmer training company.

2017 brought the couple to Windsor Gardens. Kitty has enjoyed the choir, exercise classes, water aerobics and the genealogy class. They both enjoy walking the High Line Canal, the guest entertainers, Afternoon Tea programs and the movies.

The Comstocks enjoyed international travel through their business and the Denver Sister City program. This program fosters the idea of international relationship, which allows for towns or cities in different areas of the world to be linked together with the intention of fostering cultural and human connections. They have taken students and adults to Japan nine times. Currently, their travels revolve around visiting their son Marc’s family and their fouryear-old granddaughter, Violet, in Albuquerque.

Steve and Kitty shared this message with us: “This is an honor to share our story. We plan on living in Windsor Gardens for a long time. We love our neighbors and friendships we have made.”

Pet's Corner

From Mike Lopez, WG Board Member, with George Kit Dakota

Kitty and Steve Comstock in Takayama, Japan, Denver’s sister city. They took a group of high schoolers on a trip to Japan, and the city of Takayama always dresses guests in kimonos and takes their pictures as a memento.

It’s been almost a year since George showed up. That little ball of fur punctuated by those big eyes is growing up. Kittens and puppies into cats and dogs. I’m pretty sure guppies just stay guppies.

What will he be one day I think to myself? Maybe a physicist. He is constantly testing the law of gravity. Nudging all things to the edge of the counter and beyond. We no longer have flowers in a vase. We have replaced all of our drinking glasses. None of that matters. What matters is that George is happy. The wish of every good master.

In this time he has taught me a few tricks. For one he starts by dropping his green mouse at my feet. That means I must pick it up and throw it as far as I can across the living room. He runs off to secure his prey. Then he calmly returns it to me. We go four or five times and then he keeps the mouse for himself. He taught me the game of fetch. Who thought this old dog could learn a new trick?

A trick that George has taught to my neighbors on my building floor is Mouse under the Door. As George battles his mice each day, one or two may “escape” under the door to the hall. A few extra mice have appeared tucked back under the door. I think they come from neighbors who enjoy batting the mice back and forth with those cat claws reaching out from under the door. George says thanks.

That’s what pets can do. They can teach us new tricks. When we listen to them we find they can teach us new ways to play and have fun. Pets will find a way to make you smile. And sometimes that is the best feeling in the world. 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.

What Did You Miss on the WG Facebook Page?

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

Denver library card gets into the Denver Zoo and other cultural facilities

Virtual event about public policies impacting older workers

Former Miss Colorado 1963 and Miss Colorado Foundation board member discover they are neighbors at WG

DPL's Wheelie the Book Bike

SEND US YOUR PET STORIES & PHOTOS

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

Back to Work 50+ Computer Literacy Series, DEDO City of Denver

Several resident photos of WG's beautiful landscapes

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

George Kit Dakota

LOCATED IN CENTERPOINT

303-341-7480

HOURS OF OPERATION

Monday and Tuesday: Closed

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

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

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

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

Sunday: 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.*

* Change of hours.

WE ARE HIRING!

We are hiring ALL positions. Minimum wage is higher in Denver than the other surrounding cities. Call Brian or Nancy at 303-341-7480.

NOTE FROM THE OWNERS

We first want to thank everyone in and outside of the community who has checked out Birdies. Not sure why we opened a restaurant during a pandemic, but we did. The challenges we have faced have been very difficult to handle.

The pay rate in Denver went up again for the fourth year in a row and will go up again for the minimum wage increase that we all voted on. The non-working residents of Colorado are receiving unemployment and stimulus checks on top of that, making it tremendously hard to hire anyone. We are currently hiring for all positions. We really have to accept any application that comes in the door. Most of them have worked out, but we had a few bad apples in the bunch. To this day both of our restaurants, Birdies and Nonna’s, are very shorthanded, and our employees are working their behinds off. Thank you to our hardworking staff!

The food and drink market prices have gone up, due to the labor and driver shortages around the U.S. We do our best to price our menu items accordingly, but it is out of our control. We are listening to everything you say and ask for but have to make tough decisions for our restaurant and staff and pocketbooks.

September or sooner, we will change the menu, add more music, gear up for holiday banquets, dancing and maybe even musicals. We are partnering with the Cherry Creek Theatre for dinner theatre events at Nonna's, and we hope to do the same at Birdies.

If you haven't tried us yet, please stop in and try an entree or drink and get to know us a little better. We strive to improve every aspect of your experience here at Birdies.

Brian and Nancy

BIRDIES TWEETS

How a restaurant determines the price to charge for a glass of wine: If the bottle of wine costs $5, then the price per glass is $5. Glass ONE pays for restaurant's cost.

Glass TWO and THREE cover expenses like labor, rent, electric and insurance. Glass FOUR is our profit from one bottle of wine.

MARKET REPORT

Mushrooms Alert: Supply challenges remain with all varieties of mushrooms. Lack of labor is a major concern as there is not enough labor to meet the harvest demands. Freight challenges are continuing to grow with limited number of open carriers and drivers for deliveries. These issues are expected to continue for the next several months. Prices will be going up, even at your favorite grocery stores.

1/2 OFF ENTREES CONTEST WINNERS

Building 53: Thursday, July 8, 4-8pm DINE IN ONLY (bring up to 3 guests)

Building 23: Thursday, July 22, 4-8pm DINE IN ONLY (bring up to 3 guests)

Building 82: Thursday, August 5, 4-8pm DINE IN ONLY (bring up to 3 guests)

Building 32: Thursday, August 19, 4-8pm DINE IN ONLY (bring up to 3 guests)

Congratulations to the building winners! Half-off entrees on the designated Thursday from 4 pm to 8 pm. We will honor up to 3 guests with the resident (4 maximum per table) for DINE IN ONLY.

Outdoor Pool

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 an extended pool 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.

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.

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

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. 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.

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.

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 an extended 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.

WG Library to Re-Open Starting July 19

Library Hours

Starting July 19 the WG Library will be open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily including holidays. Volunteers are on duty for checkout of new books: Monday through Friday,12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., excluding holidays.

Volunteer Lead Librarian Wanted

We are looking for a volunteer Librarian to oversee the WG Library. As a lead librarian, you will need to have working knowledge of a computer, be available and on-site approximately 8 to 12 hours per week, be organized and a good communicator. In this position, you will help patrons to check books in and out, keep a catalogue of library inventory, stock library items and work with other volunteer librarians.

Please contact the Activities Office at 720-862-1534 for further information or to leave your name and number.

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.

DPL Bookmobile at WG

The Denver Public Library bookmobile service will be at Windsor Gardens on Friday, July 2, 16 and 30,.from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call 720865-1112 with any questions.

“You can never get a cup of tea large enough or a book long enough to suit me.” — C.S. Lewis

Fruit Shak Farmer's Market

Fruit Shak is at WG 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.

Active Minds (Online or Call-in)

MUSIC AND POLITICS: DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH AND THE SOVIET UNION

Thursday, July 15, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

With music ranging from the quirky avant-garde to elegiac or brooding,Dmitri Shostakovich's many symphonies, chamber, and other works demonstrate remarkable stylistic shifts. His musical flexibility was often in response to political pressures and crises, as he both feared Soviet censors and was rewarded by them. Join Active Minds as we explore Shostakovich’s tremendous contribution to 20th century classical music, its interplay with Soviet politics, and the continuing debate over whether his compositions conformed to Soviet demands or contained hidden messages of political dissent. Either way, how did his music survive?

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

Food Trucks

Two Tuesdays, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. AUDITORIUM PARKING LOT

Tuesday, July 6: Uptown & Humboldt

$4- $10 Burgers, Gyros and Sides

Tuesday, July 20: Fajita Junction

$5-$12 Mexican Cuisine, Burgers Brats and Hot Dogs

Trivia Fun Day

Live trivia is back! Now you can be part of a team and compete to win bragging rights!!! You do not have to know it all, you just must want to have fun, and possibly learn a thing or two! Join us Friday, July 16, and every 3rd Friday of each month in CENTERPOINT from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Form a team or join a team. Light Refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome.

Kathleen Arnold Presentation

SUNNY SPAIN

Wednesday, July 21, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

CenterPoint

Spain’s history and culture is very diverse, drawing from a host of influences with each of them leaving behind cultural footprints in Spain’s language, music, art, sports, food and architecture. This event is sponsored by Cherry Creek Retirement Village.

Movie Time in the Auditorium

1-408-638-0968

1-669-900-6833

1-720-707-2699

1-929-205-6099

When prompted enter the Meeting ID: 878 1009 8448 and then the # sign. Press # again when it asks for participant number. Enter the password: 202888#

WG COMMUNITY 'GARAGE' SALE

FRIDAY, JULY 23, 8 A.M. TO 4 P.M.

SATURDAY, JULY 24, 8 A.M. TO 3 P.M.

AUDITORIUM AND GAZEBOS

Join

at this time.

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 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. If you have any interest, please contact Bob at blhamblin2@gmail.com.

MULAN

Thursday, July 8, 3 p.m.

To save her ailing father from serving in the Imperial Army, a fearless young woman disguises herself as a man to battle northern invaders in China. Rating: PG-13. Runtime: 1 hour 56 minutes.

BAD EDUCATION

Tuesday, July 27, 3 p.m.

A Long Island school superintendent and his assistant are credited with bringing the district unprecedented prestige. Frank is a master of positive messaging, whether before an audience of community leaders or in an office with a concerned student or parent. That changes when a student reporter uncovers an embezzlement scheme of epic proportions, prompting Frank to devise an elaborate cover-up. Rating: Not Rated. Runtime: 1 hour 43 minutes.

C L A S S E S

Indoor Fitness Classes at WG

ƒ CHAIR EXERCISE: In person classes start Thursday, July 8. Class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM.

ƒ INTERMEDIATE LINE DANCE: Mondays from 12 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM

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

ƒ LOW IMPACT AEROBICS: In person classes to start Thursday, July 8. Class meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM.

ƒ PILATES: Mondays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM.

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

ƒ 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.

ƒ WEIGHTS: Mondays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM.

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

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

Fitness Center Instruction

Work with instructor Kathy Zimmer in the Fitness Center. Just drop by when Kathy is there. FREE for residents. This month Kathy will be there on Monday, August 16, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

ƒ BID WHIST: Join us to play a fun game of Bid Whist on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the CARD ROOM. Call Ron for information 720-363-1076.

ƒ COMMUNITY GAME NIGHT: We love to play games, do you?

Join us the 2nd Friday of every month in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Bring your favorite game or try a new one such as Farkle, Sequence, Phase 10, Pigmania, Hoopla, Yahtzee, Po-keno or Taboo!

ƒ MAHJONGG: Mondays and Fridays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the CARD ROOM. Contact Claire at 303-739-0581 for further information.

ƒ RUMMIKUB is played on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. It is a tile-based game for two to four players, combining elements of the card game rummy and dominoes. Join us, we are a lively, fun-filled group. Get a foursome together or come and join other single players. For more information call Jeanne at 303-885-3216.

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.

ƒ 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.

ƒ ART CLUB: Are you interested in joining the WG art club? Your $20 dues for 2021-2022 include monthly meetings with an artist demonstration, entry into our annual art show and ability to display your art in the community center display case. It is a great way to meet other artists and each month we have a show and tell with a $10 prize. We will be resuming art club meetings this fall and plan an open house in August. If you are not currently a member and would like to be added to our mailing list, please send your information to marilynkdenver@aol.com.

ƒ DEMOCRATIC CLUB: Please join us on Tuesday, July 27, at 7 p.m. for our WG Democrats in-person meeting in CENTERPOINT with Anne, the current chair of House District 6 of the Democratic Party of Denver. Anne has held leadership positions in this house district since 2005. She is well-acquainted with WG Democrats and will speak on volunteer opportunities, registration and getting out the vote. Her daughter, Marie Moses, recently was appointed a state judge in Denver. We will also have a speaker about reapportionment (redistricting), the setting of Colorado political districts, both state

and federal, that will be used for the next decade. This is even more important because Colorado’s rapid growth has gained an additional federal representative seat whose district must be apportioned within Colorado. Possibly, we may be joined by other presenters. In addition, we will be taking WG Democrat nominations from the floor for open club positions, president and vice president, but will not hold the election that evening.

New members are welcome to contact Sallyanne Ofner, 720-4724632, to begin to participate with our very active WG Democrats group. Sallyanne’s email is saofner@gmail.com.

ƒ 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 and sit in an assigned seat during this one-hour 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. For more information contact Bruce at 312-402-0164.

CLUBS & GROUPS continued from page 32

ƒ FUN FRIDAY GOLF CLUB meets Friday mornings from May through September each year. Players are of all levels. New members are accepted all season. No dues and no long-term commitment. 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.

ƒ 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.

ƒ MARINE CORPS LEAGUE – WINDSOR MARINES: The Windsor Marines' next regular meeting is Tuesday July 13, 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

ƒ PRIDE WINDSOR GARDENS: It is finally happening! We are now able to resume our 2nd Friday Potlucks! On Friday, July 9, at 6 p.m., we will meet in CENTERPOINT WEST for our first potluck in well over a year! The theme is 'A Summer Picnic.” Bring a dish that you just cannot do without at a summer picnic and join us as we reconnect face to face. Bring your dish, bring a friend and bring some ideas for activities that you want us to try and do going forward. Can't wait to see your smiles!

ƒ QUILTS OF VALOR: Our WG Quilts of Valor (QOV) group is excited to be able to gather again to sew and are very grateful to have such a wonderful sewing space to create our quilts. QOV is a nationwide organization with groups in all 50 states, nine groups in Colorado and a 14-member group at WG. QOV’s mission is to cover service members and living veterans with comforting and healing quilts.

The WG group collaborates on the quilts; one person may sew the top pieces together, another does the long arming, and another does the binding. We sew together once a month and then we work on them at home. We use 100% quilt quality cotton fabrics and most of them are quilted on a longarm quilting machine. We donate our time and fund our fabrics with our own money and donations. We find it very rewarding to see the veterans as they receive their quilts. Often there are tears in everyone's eyes when the quilts are presented.

If you would like to get more information about the organization or nominate a veteran to receive a quilt, go to the website QOVF.org.

ƒ 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 the AUDITORIUM from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. If you have questions, call or email Julie Whalen at 303550-5985 or jwhalen97@comcast.net or just drop in on a Tuesday and make Time4Tap!

ƒ REPUBLICAN CLUB AND HD6 meeting on Monday, July 12, Central Christian Church, 3690 Cherry Creek Drive South (between Colorado Blvd and University). Main doors NOT open. Go to end of parking lot. Follow the signs. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., meeting is 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Guest speakers: Elizabeth Littlepage and Kevin Castillo. Lizzie will talk about election judges and bring materials about the 2021 November election. Job description, hours, qualifications, etc., will be discussed. She will also bring Kevin Castillo who is Denver’s expert for poll watchers.

RSVP to Kate Flaharty because of seating: 720-278-6670 or djt2017@ hotmail.com. Donation jar will be available to help with costs to recruit election judges and poll watchers. Not tax deductible. Don’t forget nonperishable food items as our way to say thank you to Pamela Thomas at Central Christian Church!

Thank you all for the great enthusiasm in June’s meeting!

ƒ 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, July 8, 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.

ƒ WINDSORETTES GOLF LEAGUE: Windsorettes Ladies Golf League is underway. For more details and to enroll in the league, contact the league president, Charlotte, at 303-341-4628 or the vice president, Kristin, at 303-819-0130.

ƒ WINDSOR WALKERS: Every Wednesday and Friday at 10 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Walk to music at your own pace.

ƒ CATHOLIC MASS, FIRST FRIDAY: Father Freeman is returning to celebrate the First Friday Mass with us on Friday, July 2 at 9:30 a.m. at CENTERPOINT EAST. All are welcome to join us.

ƒ CATHOLIC MASS, SUNDAY: Catholic Mass is held on Sundays in CENTERPOINT at 2 p.m. Masks are encouraged but not required. Catholic Scripture Study on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM.

ƒ WINDSOR GARDENS CHURCH meets in-person in CENTERPOINT each Sunday. Musical prelude is at 10 a.m. and the worship service is at 10:30 a.m. Come and greet our new pastor and his wife Diana. Pastor Michael's summer series is entitled A New Way to Be Human based on the Beatitudes. Upcoming sermon titles: July 4, Mourn; July 11, Meek; July 18, Hunger and Thirst; July 25, Merciful; August 1, Pure in Heart. Check out the Windsor Gardens Church Facebook page.

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.

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ƒ 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.

ƒ 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.

ƒ 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 LOBBY.

ƒ JEWELRY SALES & REPAIR: Linda will be in CENTERPOINT LOBBY for jewelry sales and repair on Tuesday, July 13, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Linda also puts magnets on necklaces, to make them easier to hook. Cash, check, and credit cards accepted.

ƒ 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.

ƒ MASSAGE: Therapeutic, Swedish, Deep Tissue massage every Thursday by appointment only in the DENVER ROOM. $55 per hour. Call Zhanna at 720-338-3821 to schedule.

ƒ 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 ASPEN 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.

ƒ 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. No clinic on July 5, 2021.

Questioning observations over the years:

Windsor Writers

Theme: The Art of ...

The Art of Phrasing by Hap Hansen

If a word is misspelled in the dictionary, how would we ever know?

So, if Webster wrote the first dictionary, where did he find the words?

Why do we say something is ‘out of whack’? What is a ‘whack?’

Why do ‘slow down’ and ‘slow up’ mean the same thing? Similarly, why do ‘fat chance’ and ‘slim chance’ mean the same thing?

Why do ‘tug’ boats push their barges?

Why do we sing, ‘Take me out to the ball game’ when we are already there?

Therefore, why are they called ‘stands’ when they are made for sitting?

Why is it called ‘after dark’ when it is really ‘after light’?

Why are a ‘wise guy’ and a ‘wise man’ opposites?

Why do ‘overlook’ and ‘oversee’ mean opposite things?

Why is ‘phonics’ not spelled the way it sounds? Also, phase, phew! And phony.

If all the world is a stage, where is the audience sitting?

If love is blind, why is lingerie so popular?

Therefore, why is bra singular and panties plural?

Why do we press harder on the remote control when we know the battery is dead?

Finally, how come abbreviated is such a long word?

The Art of Quilting

Remember when you were in grade school and fought learning all those times tables and truly had a dislike for geometry? “When will I ever use this stuff once I’m out of school because I certainly don’t intend to major in math?” My sweet friend used to say to me, “You take perfectly beautiful pieces of fabric, cut them into little pieces and then sew them together again!” When I think about it, I realize her comment makes about as much sense to some as times tables and geometry meant to me in high school.

Now I’m glad I learned both because quilting uses them repeatedly as I calculate yardage, figure the number of blocks and arrange – and rearrange repeatedly – blocks on my design board or on the living room carpet. These designs may remain on the board or the floor for a few days – as I hope no one rings my doorbell and seeks admittance – and I take pictures with my cell phone. It’s most interesting that I can look at the board and see one thing and then look at the picture and see something I had totally missed at first glance. If I don’t particularly like a design, it’s time to rearrange it AFTER making sure I have a picture because “as sure as shootin’” I’ll realize that I really did like that first design better.

A very basic quilt design called the Log Cabin has over 300 different layouts. It can take more than a few days to come to a

by Jeanne Lee

decision on which layout is THE one suited for a particular quilt. This quilt pattern alone is one of the best show-and-tell lessons for geometry.

Sometimes when I should be sleeping or doing something else, an idea will pop into my mind, and I wonder “What if…” More times than not, that results in a trip to the fabric store or a search for my favorite online store.

Not only is the layout significant in quilting, the color selection can dramatically change the entire quilt. Three people can select the same pattern but purchase different fabric and the quilts can be dramatically different. I’ve been told I have an eye for color. If it looks good and makes me happy, it works! I do tend toward bright colors and definitely have a bent toward purple and teal. Many say that black should never be used in a quilt, but one of my favorites that has won awards is simply black and white.

People ask for whom I’m making a particular quilt and more often than not, I must reply it is currently being made for me because I liked the colors, had an idea and began to select fabric, cut it in little pieces and sew them back together again!

Theme: Some Assembly Required

Shopping Carts and Me by Marilynn Reeves

Shortly after moving into my second-floor apartment in Windsor Gardens, I decided I needed a shopping cart to help me haul my groceries up the stairs.

The first one I bought was a small one – just large enough to hold a half-load of groceries – which meant only two trips from the car to my apartment. I bought it ready to go, so no assembly required.

It served me well for several years, until one day when I was pushing it along at a fairly brisk pace and it hit a crack in the sidewalk and came to abrupt halt. I’d never really contemplated just how hard a slab of concrete can be until that moment when my momentum carried me up and over the cart, landing me on the far side … on

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my face. It’s a wonder I didn’t break every bone in my body – let alone my face – but the only apparent damage was a nice purple shiner over my right eye.

My little cart didn’t fare so well, either. It got all bent and twisted and mangled … far beyond repair. But I still needed a shopping cart, so I went online to look for a replacement. This time I decided to go with a much bigger one which would hold all my groceries and eliminate the need for two trips up and down the steps.

A week or so later a long, shallow box was delivered outside my door. After spending a good half hour huffing and puffing and tugging, I finally was able to release the cart from its tight packing. Luckily, the only assembly required was to attach the wheels. No big deal.

I hadn’t realized just how heavy the new cart was, however, until I tried to wheel it down the steps. It took all my strength to hold it back with one hand and hang onto the railing with the other. But when I returned from the store with a full load of groceries, I was delighted to see that it held them all. Except it was too heavy for me to haul up the stairs, and I had to make several trips up and down to carry my purchases by hand.

Then I went online again and ordered Cart #3. Some assembly required. But, by following the instructions and looking at the pictures I was able to put it together … all by myself. Hooray! I Am Woman! It was the same size and weight as Cart #1, but I had learned my lesson and pulled it behind me so I wouldn’t trip over it again. This one lasted for a few years until one day it simply fell apart out in the parking lot. Apparently, the paper clips I used in lieu of cotter pins had given way, and pieces and parts went flying all over the place. I gathered them up and tried to put them back together again, but there was one long rod that didn’t seem to fit anywhere, and the basket kept collapsing on me and wouldn’t stay open … so enter Cart #4.

This one is small and lightweight, but sturdier than #1 and #3, and has extra wheels to aid in climbing stairs. It required a minimum of assembly, and so far, it seems to be working okay. I’m getting awfully tired of buying and assembling carts every few years, but I think I’ve got the hang of it by now. I sure hope so … only time will tell.

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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 970-4307589.

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.

GORGEOUS INTERIOR DECOR 2 bed/ 1 bath 945 sq ft with 80 sq ft glass enclosed porch. NEW top of the line faux wood flooring. NEW granite like kitchen counter tops. NEWER stainless steel appliances. New fixtures. Separate upright freezer. End unit with elevator. Lots of light. Ceiling fans. Owner pays Windsor Gardens HOA fees for WG sponsored travel, activities, crafts, and a multitude of classes. $1439/mo. NO SMOKING. Call 720-4986776.

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, 303-257-5021, 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.

HOMES WANTED

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

WILL BUY YOUR UNIT FAST. No fees, Get a second opinion. WG resident. Schoenecker & Co. 303-898-3963.

REAL ESTATE TRANSITION SPECIALISTS and Windsor Gardens Experts, Amy & Scott Grossman-Buy, Sell, Private Tours, $Cash for Properties. Know all your options. See ad on back page of this paper. 303-941-9436. www. tourwindsorgardens.com.

ITEMS FOR SALE

SEVERAL ITEMS FOR SALE: Beautiful Top Quality Red leather recliner * Thick Chinese 8x10 modern design of Brown, Tan, Black, Grey rugs * 3 sizes of Indian area rugs in off white, green * Nice Rose Sofa * New Twin Sheets * Please call Ellen 720-483-6590.

ITEMS WANTED

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

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 720-935-5526.

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

NAILS BY CAROL SUE. I am a Windsor Gardens resident with 34 yrs experience. I am now offering mobile services within Windsor Gardens. Special training with diabetic feet. Manicures & Pedicures. Please call for apt. 720-363-6210.

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

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

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

MOBILE NOTARY & ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES (copying, faxing, etc.) provided for your convenience. Please call Shirley at 720-441-4198 to schedule a time convenient for you.

24/7 CAREGIVER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE call Azeb Shiferaw 720-4001891.

FOR ALL YOUR SEWING & alternations needs. custom made and more. Please call Soledad 303-399-5513 (No Text) Thank you! Windsor Garden Resident.

DOG EXERCISE & WALKING: This month special for WG residents only: only $5. Clint Allen 720-517-1614. Insured & Incorporated.

HI MY NAME IS KATHY, I’m extending an invitation to our salon, Chic Hair 2120 S Holly St, 80222, 303-691-0220, 720-289-3844, we are 4 experienced stylists specializing in senior citizens. Reasonable process, friendly, vaccinated, with about 45 years of experience each, 20% discount 1st visit with this ad. We hope to see you soon!

CAREGIVER THURSDAY-SUNDAY. I have experience. Alembrhan Welihannes 720-400-1434.

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

AUTO REPAIR & SERVICE

Gary’s Full Service Auto Repair

Done Fair, Done Honest, Done Right.

23 Years. 100% AAA Customer Approval

30 S. Havana #304R 303-364-8344

COMPUTERS

Affordable Computer Repairs, Etc. Computers, laptops, i-Phones, i-Pads

Tablets, VCRs, Roku, Errands, Etc. Monica 303-875-5837

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

In-Home Technology Assistance

Need help and the Grandkids are gone?

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

ELECTRICAL

Matthew Master Electrician

WG References – WG Discounts

Licensed & Insured 303-619-2702

GARAGE DOORS

GDO Dynamics

Garage Door Openers & Parts

Scot Sturgis

5017 S. Gibralter Way 303-693-6894

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

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

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

Alliance Home Care Services

Personal Care and Homemaking

Experienced caregivers for all needs

Call us: 303-923-3771

Diamond Care, LLC

Personal Care Provider since 2004

Homemaker, Transportation Amy 720-317-7251

Elderlink Home Care, Inc.

Quality Companion Care Since 1988

Help Is Just A Phone Call Away 303-734-0641

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

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

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

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

Wholesale Windows LLC

Enclosed lanais, windows, and doors

Dependable and efficient

Larry Summer 303-887-9960

Life Caddie

MOVING SERVICES

Technology implementation/education

Home organizing /decluttering/packing

Call Amy at 720-419-9331

Retirement Home Movers

2 Men $100 per Hr. 3 Men $140 per Hr. Open 7 Days a Week 8am-8pm John 720-975-3966

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

PET SERVICES

PLUMBING continued

Wright, Wayne

Master Plumber Service and Repair

Kitchen+Bath, Balanced Shower Valves

303-344-2637

REAL ESTATE

Barlow, Chad You 1st Realty TeamElevateColorado.com

720-422-1979

Braun, Dan Home Smart of Cherry Creek

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

Bulik, Joel Colorado Home Finder Realty

Joel.Denver.ColoradoHomeFinder.com

970-305-7347 – WG Resident

Coldwell Banker, Cheryl Lohuis

REAL ESTATE continued

Ingebritson, Carolyn, SRES, Realtor

Your Castle Real Estate

Tours Offered! 55+ Advisor

303-594-7696 carolyn@theperfectpairhom.cc

Metro Brokers-Pete Withers

Living and working in Windsor Gardens

Get top dollar for your condo

303-881-7651 Call anytime

Plachowski, Louis, Managing Broker/Owner Personal Service Local References

Buy & Sell * Estates

720-425-3768 louis@denverwelcomehome.com

Schoenecker & Co.

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

Senst, Sarah

Broker Associate Broker’s Guild

Bark ‘N’ Purr

WG reliable resident for pet walks

Vacation visits and BIG dogs ok Deb 303-949-0232

Fleur-de-lis-Kitty Care

Cat Care and Claw Trimming fleurkittycare@gmail.com

Donna 720-532-1019

PLUMBING

Vertec Plumbing

Great Rates. Free Instant Quote

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

Victor E. Plumbing & Tile Book a Service call at Victoreplumbing.squarespace.com Call 405-426-5612

Realtor & WG Owner. Your time 2 Buy! Have owned 3 homes here & Love it! 303-522-6161 AColoradohome4u.com

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

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

Buyers Wanted inventory surplus 303-257-5021 sasenst@gmail.com

WINDOW FASHION

Alfa Blinds, Blinds by Tomorrow

At Alfa Blinds we Make, Install Repair & Clean Blinds by Tomorrow

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

Master Blinds Services LLC

Sale, Repair, Clean 12445 E 39th Ave #306 303-518-4307

WINDOW INSTALLATION & REPAIR

Grande Vista, Inc.

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

Answers for Trivia

(The saying originated in European pubs.)

Answer for Phoebe's Rules

Answer is C. No penalty, you may use a club to mark the ball.

Trivia by Carol Brooks

1. What ocean covers an area greater than all the continents combined?

2. On October 8, 1861, what caused $200,000,000 in property damage, killed 300 people and left approximately 100,000 people homeless?

3. What is a sommelier’s area of expertise?

4. In the saying, “watch your p’s and q’s”, what do P and Q stand for?

5. In what movie are the words, “After all, tomorrow is another day!"?

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 Windsor Gardens are frustrated with challenges such as:

Handling the sale of a property as part of an estate Moving into assisted living, the loss of a loved one, or other life-changing events

Wanting to buy a new home and not sure where to go Sellers who want / need "quick cash sale" options

For a free, private consultation to talk about your options:

CALL NOW! 303-941-9436

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

www.tourwindsorgardens.com

Broker Associates:

Amy Grossman, SRES

Scott Grossman, SRES Real Estate Transition Specialists®

Madison & Company Pro perties, LTD

5975 S Quebec Street, Suite 400 Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Office Phone: 303-941-9436

Email: lnfo@Gro ssmanDreamHomes.com