November 2021

WINDSOR

PRESIDENT’S PEN

Dear Fellow Community Members,

There are two documents the committee members and the board have been working on for some time now that we hope will prevent misunderstandings and make buying or renting a smoother process. The first is titled, “Real Estate Professional and Buyer’s Guide to Real Estate Transactions in Windsor Gardens.” This guide provides an alphabetized list of general information that we believe will be helpful to both real estate agents and buyers, avoiding misconceptions about our community. The document includes items such as age/occupancy restrictions, amenities, guest unit, laundry, moving in procedures, open houses, orientation, recycling, lock boxes, parking, smoking and renovation procedures to name a few. This will be widely distributed to any real estate agent listing a unit and to those people considering buying a unit here.

Michele Compton, Board President

The second document is an update to the rental policy as printed in this issue of Windsor Life. It clarifies the requirements, responsibilities and restrictions of renting a unit at Windsor Gardens. If you have considered, or may in the future consider renting your unit, please read this document carefully. Unfortunately, we have had owners who have not understood the legal requirements, such as a lease with specific items included and the waitlist requirements of our declarations, which have caused both concern and cost to the owner. We believe that educating ahead of time provides the best possibility of saving not only the unit owner but also the other residents in the building problems and stress.

As we enter the holiday season, I wish you and all you love a peaceful and joyful time.

2021 Board Officers & Committees Windsor Gardens Association Contacts

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 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 Maintenance Dept. Employee

y Grounds Dept. Employee

y Community Response Officer

Finance

y Mike Lopez, Chair

y Dean Deverick, Board

y Debra Adams, Resident

y Marilyn Tyler, Resident

y Bobbi Hess, Resident

Appeals

y Bobbie Mays, Chair

y Dean Deverick, Board

Activities

y Bobbie Mays, Chair

Appeals continued

y Sue Freehling, Resident

y Mary Carol Ooten, Resident

y Donna Sanford, Resident

y Jan Sheppard, Resident

y Jim Wright, Resident

Insurance

y Bobbie Mays, Chair

y Dennis Knight, Board

y Barb Ellis, Resident

y Sharon Holsapple, Resident

Long Range Planning & Innovation

y Dennis Knight, Chair

y Mike Lopez, Board

y Sharon Holsapple, Resident

y Mona Knight, Resident

y John Young, Non-resident Owner

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 Charlotte Engelbrecht, Women’s League Pres.

y Dan Robinette, Men’s League Pres.

y Beth Vaden, Resident

y Jim Wright, Resident

Public Relations/Marketing

y Dennis Knight, Chair

y Mike Lopez, Board

y Debra Adams, 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

Administration

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, email: khernandez@wgamail.com

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

Community Response

303-364-4924

communityresponse@wgamail.com

Acting Captain: Hanna Starritt, email: 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: Charlie Schmidt, email: cschmidt@wgamail.com

Assistant Activities Director: Renee Jennings, email: rjennings@wgamail.com

Administrative Assistant: Susan Hunt, email: shunt@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

Windsor Life: The News of Windsor Gardens

Advertising : 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.

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

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

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Community Meetings

Attend in Person: Many of the the committee meetings are in the Colorado Room. The two board meetings and Audit Committee meeting this month will be in the boardroom due to the WG Craft Fair. The BRC, Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Series and Committee Interest meetings will be in CenterPoint.

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.

Audit Committee Friday, November 12, 9 a.m.

Location: Boardroom / In-person only

Board of Directors Friday, November 19, 9:30 a.m.

Location: Boardroom

Meeting ID: 842 0052 1322 Passcode: 432704

Board Working Session Thursday, November 18, 1 p.m.

Location: Boardroom

Meeting ID: 844 9253 2769 Passcode: 042749

Building Rep. Committee Wednesday, November 17, 3 p.m. Location: CenterPoint

Meeting ID: 894 1370 6143 Passcode: 839346

Building Rep. Zone Committee Thursday, November 18, 9:30 a.m. Location: Colorado Room

Meeting ID: 895 3393 4865 Passcode: 053278

Committee Interest Meeting Thursday, November 11, 10 a.m.

Location: CenterPoint / In-person only

Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Series

Mondays, November 8 & 15, 1 p.m. to 2:30

Location: CenterPoint / In-person only

Employee Relations/Safety Wednesday, November 10, 2

Location: Colorado Room Meeting ID: 885 0980 8478 Passcode: 130276

Finance Committee Friday, November 12, 10:30 a.m. Location: Colorado Room Meeting ID: 824 1721 5249 Passcode: 849051

Long-Range Planning & Innovation Tuesday, November 16, 1 p.m. Location: Colorado Room Meeting ID: 869 0144 8015 Passcode: 878035

Public Relations Committee Thursday, November 4, 9:30 a.m. Location: Colorado Room Meeting ID: 892 2652 4071 Passcode: 919264

Restaurant Committee Tuesday, November 16, 3 p.m. Location: Colorado Room Meeting ID: 863 5155 0152 Passcode:018486

Underground Garage Sub-Committee Tuesday, November 9, 2 p.m. Location: Colorado Room Meeting ID: 856 4704 1680 Passcode: 012587

Association Offices Closed

Thanksgiving Thursday, November 25, 2021

Friday, November 26, 2021

Employee Holiday Party Friday, December 10, 2021 Offices close at 11:30 a.m.

Christmas Eve/Day Friday, December 24, 2021

Monday, December 27, 2021

New Year’s Day Monday, January 3, 2022

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.

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

Thank You, Community Response

I just wanted to say a special thank you to the Community Response officers who responded recently to a health emergency I was having. They were so professional and reassuring, and I knew right away I was in good hands. I don't think most of the people who live here are aware of how important it is to have good care at the onset of any emergency. We are all blessed that we have first responders with such a high level of competency and compassion in emergency situations. Deciding to live here was the best decision I ever made. And even though you all don't hear this as much as you should, I, and many others, really appreciate, so much, all of the employees here who provide services to us to give us a safe, comfortable and fun place to live.

Thanks again, Lesley West

Thank You, WG Employees

Usually, the letters published in Windsor Life are to complain or from people who are not very appreciative of our community, but my letter is to simply thank all of Windsor Garden's employees for their work and to let them know how much we appreciate all they do for us. You all work hard and with pride in order to make our community the best that it can be. When you are out working on the grounds, or whatever other job you are doing, there is a friendly smile or just simply a wave when we walk by, and this is very much appreciated. You are the reason why Windsor Gardens is one of the best places of its kind in this area.

I participated in the tree walk that Grounds Supervisor Dana Cusack made possible for us residents, and even though it was a cold and cloudy day, there was a good turnout, and the walk was very informative and interesting. Dana, like the great majority of employees, puts his heart and soul into his job, and it shows when you walk around our community.

Whether it is our ground, maintenance or paint crews, the office personnel, or our Community Response team which keeps us safe,

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Board in Motion

The WG Board of Directors approved the following motions at their October 22, 2021, board meeting.

ƒ Community Life Committee motion to move forward with the friendly signage within Windsor Gardens.

ƒ Finance Committee motions:

Motion to transfer $348,764.08 to the capital reserve account. Motion to transfer $211,387.72 to the tax reserve account. Motion to transfer $150,478.65 to the capital reserve account. (This transfer represents the October insurance loan payment from the operating account.)

Motion to transfer $600,000 in the Cetera cash account into a treasury bond for the insurance premium payment due in 2022.

ƒ Policy Committee motion to accept the rules and regulations for renting units as written for publication in the Windsor Life newspaper with a final vote on the policy to be taken by the board at their November 19, 2021, meeting.

COVID-19 Cases and Updated Guidance

There have been ten positive COVID-19 cases since our report in the October 2021 Windsor Life. Sadly, one resident of building 80 who had underlying medical conditions and COVID-19 has passed away. We are continuing to monitor for new cases. 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 the building and within the community. It will also allow us to provide important updates to the health department should we need to do so. Please call our main office 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 call Community Response at 303-364-4924.

ƒ Motion to approve amendments to the Lanai and Common Area Decorating Policies to remove the language regarding flags.

ƒ Motion to have the co-chairs of the BRC and BRZC assist building 11 with facilitating a building meeting for the election of officers and to discuss other building business.

ƒ Motion to include language in the association’s bylaws to include criteria for reapplying for a position on a committee if they have been removed previously from a committee.

ƒ Motion to accept the real estate professional and buyer’s guide as amended.

ƒ Motions approved via electronic votes:

Motion to proceed with a receivership to rent a unit. Motion to approve an exception to the age requirement for occupancy of a unit.

ƒ Motions approved via a special board of directors meeting: Motion to enter negotiations with El Gran Jardin to lease the restaurant.

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all their jobs contribute to make Windsor Gardens a place that we all can proudly call "home".

Thank you one and all,

Deb Adams

Birdies: A Response to “Restaurant Support”

In response to the October letter titled “Restaurant Support,” I think it is unfair to blame the residents of Windsor Gardens for the failure of Birdies. From the outset, hundreds of residents lined up last year for a Thanksgiving dinner that was, at best, underwhelming. I have never before seen bite-sized dinner rolls the size of quarters, and the portions overall were not up to Thanksgiving dinner standards. Then when Birdies officially opened, my wife and I had dinner there at least five times and drinks and appetizers a few more times. The food was mediocre and the portions minuscule. We talked neighbors into trying Birdies and not one returned for a second visit.

When we had lunch there with out-of-town visitors, I was embarrassed when one of them ordered lasagna that looked more like a small piece of meatloaf. After that experience I had to tell a non-resident friend that I honestly couldn’t recommend Birdies to meet for lunch.

On the plus side, service was fine at Birdies, there were affordable wines on the wine list, and a couple of the appetizers were decent. I can’t find fault with the menu, only with the food that came to the table. In the end, I respect Birdies decision and wish them all the best. It’s probably a mutually advantageous parting of the ways.

STATUS OF RESIDENTS WITH CONFIRMED COVID-19

Confirmed Deaths: 4

Residents in Hospital: 1

Residents in Rehab / Recovering Away from Unit: 1

Residents in Home Isolation: 3

Residents Recovered / Discharged: 91

TOTAL: 100

EMPLOYEE COVID-19 CASES AND POSSIBLE OR CONFIRMED EXPOSURES

None.

I firmly believe the right restaurant can survive and even thrive unsubsidized at Windsor Gardens, especially now that COVID-19 restrictions are phasing out. I hope the Restaurant Committee will keep the faith and redouble its efforts to find the right match.

James Keyworth

Proposed Rules and Regulations for Renting Units

The below proposed Rules and Regulations for Renting Units will replace the current Rental Policy if approved by the board of directors at their meeting on November 19, 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.

WINDSOR GARDENS ASSOCIATION

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR RENTING UNITS

Policy Index

1. Definition of Leasing

2. Owners are Responsible for Tenants

3. Lease Term Restrictions

4. Age and Occupancy Restriction

5. Occupancy Exception

6. Orientation Requirement

7. Percentage Cap on Leasing

8. Leasing After Percentage Cap Has Been Reached

9. Rental Approval and Waiting List

10. Hardship Exception

11. Rights of Tenancy When a Unit is Sold

12. Live-in Caregivers

13. Subletting the Unit

Exhibit A: Recommendations & Suggestions for Landlords

RENTING UNITS AT WINDSOR GARDENS

Overview. Windsor Gardens (WG) is primarily an owner-occupied, 55+ adult condominium community that maintains a twenty percent (20%) cap on the number of rental units allowed at any given time. Additional rules and regulations for renting units at Windsor Gardens are required to protect the value and desirability of the units in the community.

The authority to establish rules and regulations for rental units is granted by the Declaration for Windsor Gardens Association (WGA), Article 5, Section 5.6 (h), Rental Restriction.

1. Definition of “Lease,” “Leasing,” and “Renting.” Any “Lease” or the act of “Leasing” or “Renting” for purposes of this Policy and as used in the Declaration is defined as regular, exclusive occupancy of the entire unit by any person other than the owner, whether or not the owner receives money or other consideration from the occupant. Renting a portion of the unit is not permitted.

2. Owner Responsibilities. The owner of the property is responsible for the tenant, lessee or renter complying with the terms of the Declaration, Bylaws, and Articles of Incorporation for the Association and for ensuring that the policies, rules and regulations of the WGA are followed.

The WGA Declaration requires that landlords furnish tenants with copies of the WGA Declaration, Articles of Incorporation and the Bylaws. These documents are available online, can be viewed at www.windsorgardensdenver.org under the “Resources” tab and may be referenced in the lease in lieu of providing hard copies of these documents.

The WGA Declaration also requires that all leases include the following clauses:

(1) Failure of the Owner, tenant, lessee, renter or their guests to comply with the terms of the Declaration or Bylaws of

the Association, Articles of Incorporation or the rules and regulations of the Association shall constitute a default of the occupancy, lease or rental agreement and such default shall be enforceable by either the association, the landlord or both.

(2) All occupancies of Units shall be subject to the right of the Association to remove and/or evict the occupant for failure to comply with the terms of the Declaration or Bylaws of the Association, Articles of Incorporation or the rules and regulations of the Association.

The Windsor Gardens Association will advise the owner directly of any infractions, and any fines will be billed directly to the owner of the property. It is the owner’s responsibility to enforce the WGA rules/regulations and covenants and correct any infractions on the part of their tenant(s), lessee(s), renter(s) or their guests.

It is the landlord’s responsibility to ensure that the Association has a current, updated lease on file at all times. The Association will regularly audit its rental files to identify outdated leases and inform the landlord of the need to provide a current lease.

3. Lease Term Restrictions: Leases must be for a minimum term of 12 full months. Lease extensions or renewals for existing tenant(s) after the initial 12-month lease may be for any period of time. Use of the premises as a short-term rental (daily, weekly or any period less than 12 months) or advertising the premises as a shortterm rental is strictly prohibited without prior written permission from the Board of Directors.

4. Age and Occupancy Restriction. Windsor Gardens is an age restricted, independent living community for adults. The primary head of household must reside in the unit and be 55 years of age or older. No person under 17 years of age may occupy or live in a unit. See Occupancy Restrictions and Procedures Policy for additional information.

No more than two individuals per bedroom per unit may reside within any unit. All individuals residing in the unit must be named in the lease. See Article 5, Sections 5.3 and 5.5 of the Declaration

5. Occupancy Exception. An owner of a unit, for purposes of this policy, is a person who has any recorded ownership interest in the unit. Subject to the provisions of this policy, the following persons may occupy a unit owned by an entity and the unit shall not be deemed to be leased:

y If the owner of a unit is a trust, a beneficiary of the trust may occupy the unit.

y If the owner of the unit is a corporation, a director or officer of the corporation may occupy the unit.

y If the owner of a unit is a partnership, any partner may occupy the unit.

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PROPOSED RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR RENTING UNITS

y If the owner of a unit is a limited liability company, the manager or any member of the limited liability company may occupy the unit.

6. Orientation Requirement. Prior to or within 30 days of occupancy, new residents are required to attend an in-person orientation with representatives of the Association. An appointment may be made by calling the Association office at 303-364-7485. The policies of the WGA will be reviewed; the responsibilities of residents will be explained; residents will be issued a photo ID/activity card for the facilities and a vehicle parking permit. Tenants need to bring a photo ID (driver’s license) and car registration to the orientation session.

7. Percentage Cap on Leasing. The Board will prohibit previously unrented units from being rented when 20% of the total units in Windsor Gardens are already approved rental units.

8. Leasing after Percentage Cap has been Reached. When the rental occupancy in WG has reached 20% of the total units (538), any owner wishing to lease a unit that has not been leased previously must apply and obtain the Association’s permission to do so. Typically, the leasing cap has already met the 20% threshold and owners are required to go on a waitlist before receiving approval to rent their units.

9. Rental Approval and Waitlist. If an owner desires to lease his or her unit, he/she must submit a “Rental Request Form” to the administrative office. (This form may be found on www. windsorgardensdenver.org under the Resources Tab in the “Helpful Forms” section.) The individual submitting the rental request must be the owner of record at the time of submission.

If a unit has cycled through the waitlist three (3) consecutive times and the owner has not chosen to rent the unit, said unit will be dropped from the waitlist. The owner must wait an additional twelve (12) months before submitting a new Rental Request Form. If there is a need to return to the waitlist prior to twelve (12) months, a written request may be made to the Board for its consideration.

Once an owner receives notification that their unit is an approved rental, the owner must make arrangements to lease the unit within 45 days. In addition, the owner must arrange for the new tenants to attend orientation, and a fully executed copy of the lease agreement must be submitted to the administrative office prior to occupancy. If the owner does not lease the unit within 45 days, the owner may request a 45-day extension, otherwise their unit will be placed on the bottom of the rental wait list.

When a tenant vacates the approved rental unit, the owner must notify the administrative office of the tenant’s move-out date. The owner has 90 days to re-rent the unit or request an additional 90-day extension. The unit will lose its “approved rental” status if not re-rented within the aforementioned timeframe.

10. Hardship Exception. If the leasing cap is reached and an owner is unable to wait to lease their unit, the Board may grant permission for the owner to lease their unit if a hardship request is made because of undue hardship. The owner of the property should write a letter to the Board of Directors and deliver it to the administrative office. The letter should contain enough information

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for the Board of Directors to determine whether a hardship exception should be granted.

A “hardship” as described herein shall include, but is not limited to, the following situations:

y an owner must relocate his or her residence outside the Denver metropolitan area and cannot, within six months from the date that the unit was placed on the market, sell the unit except at a price below the current appraised market value, after having made reasonable efforts to do so;

y an owner dies and the unit is being administered by his or her estate;

y an owner has a medical issue that requires the owner to live in another residential setting within or outside the Denver metropolitan area, but intends to return to reside in the unit within one year; or

y an owner takes a leave of absence or temporarily relocates out of the Denver metropolitan area and intends to return to reside in the unit within one year.

Hardship leasing permits shall be issued to a specific owner and unit and shall not be transferable to other units or owners (including a subsequent owner of a unit where a hardship leasing exemption was issued to the owner’s predecessor-in-title).

Hardship leasing permits shall be valid for a term approved by the Board, not to exceed one year. Owners may apply for additional hardship leasing permits at the expiration of a hardship leasing permit if the circumstances warrant.

11. Rights of Tenancy When a Unit is Sold. A valid lease gives a tenant(s) occupancy rights through the end of the lease. If the owner wishes to sell the unit before the end of the lease, the tenant(s) has the legal right to stay in the unit until the end of the lease term. Therefore, the new owner of the unit will be required to continue the lease after the purchase until the end of the lease term at which time, the tenant will vacate, and the unit will no longer be an approved rental.

If the existing tenant wishes to stay in the unit and the new owner agrees to keep the existing tenant, then the unit will continue as an “approved rental.” The new owner must submit a new, executed 12-month lease with the existing tenant at the time of purchase. If said tenant vacates before the end of the new 12-month, the unit will no longer be considered an “approved rental” and the owner is required to submit a “Rental Request Form” to the WG administrative office and await approval.

Should the unit be sold without an existing tenant, the unit is no longer an “approved rental” and the new owner is required to submit a “Rental Request Form” to the WG administrative office and await approval.

12. Live-In Caregivers. Should a tenant have a live-in caregiver, the owner must add that person to the lease and the caregiver must register with the Association and attend the orientation. If the caregiver parks a car on the property, the caregiver must provide the Association with the vehicle registration and must obtain a WG parking permit decal.

PROPOSED RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR RENTING UNITS

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THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY CLOSURE

Holiday Office Closures

The association offices will be closed in observance of the Thanksgiving holiday on Thursday, November 25, and Friday, November 26. We wish you and your family a very Happy Thanksgiving.

DECEMBER HOLIDAY CLOSURE

The association offices will close at 11:30 a.m. on Friday, December 10, for an employee holiday party. The office will also be closed Friday, December 24, and Monday, December 27.

Welcome to Our New Neighbors

PROPOSED RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR RENTING

13. Subletting the Unit. If the landlord allows the tenant to sublet the entire unit, or should a tenant acquire a roommate, the owner must add these persons to the lease and the subletter or roommate must also register with the Association and attend the orientation. If the subletter or roommate parks a car on the property, the subletter must provide the Association the vehicle registration and obtain a WG parking permit decal.

Exhibit A

Recommendations and Suggestions for Landlords Recommendations

Windsor Gardens has some unique circumstances due to the age of our buildings and the age of our residents.

The Association strongly recommends (but does not require) that landlords make their tenants aware of and/or give them the following policies to help the tenant adjust to living in our community. Landlords could also include reference to these policies in their lease. These policies are available on the WG website at www. windsorgardensdenver.com under the Resources Tab:

(1) Forcible Entry– under certain circumstance, the Association has the right to enter the unit.

(2) Lanai Policy – details what can and cannot be placed on a lanai.

(3) Sign Policy – details restrictions on what can be displayed from the unit.

(4) Laundry Facilities – explains the usage of laundry rooms.

(5) Occupancy and Age Restrictions

(6) Pet Ownership

(7) Plumbing – explains our old and fragile plumbing, especially the recommendation that only toilet paper be flushed in the toilet; the limited use of garbage disposals; and the dangers of icemaker lines.

(8) Smoking Policy – details where smoking may take place: in the unit or at the public street, not on the lanais or any common areas in Windsor Gardens.

UNITS

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Suggestions

To help make the landlord experience a positive one, please consider the following suggestions. These suggestions are optional and should not be construed as or confused with the WGA rules and regulations for renting.

• Renting a unit at Windsor Gardens creates a legally binding tenancy with the renter and this tenancy carries certain legal responsibilities and liabilities. It is suggested that owners who wish to rent their unit seek legal advice before leasing.

• Have an attorney draft and/or approve your lease.

• Inform your homeowner’s insurance company that your unit will now be a rental, so you will want Landlord Insurance.

• Require your tenant to carry renter’s insurance with liability coverage.

• Check all plumbing connections to make sure they are functioning properly and that there are no leaks. Replace toilet supply lines with lines that have a metal connector nut to the tank. (These supply lines are available in the WG office)

• Replace original shower valves; they will eventually fail and create a scalding hazard and a possible liability issue for the landlord.

• Bring your unit into compliance with local, State and Federal codes and requirements, i.e., carbon monoxide monitors, smoke detectors, fire extinguishers, GFCI outlets in the kitchen and bathrooms, lead based paint disclosures, etc.

• Be aware of and comply with Federal and local Fair Housing Laws, including rules concerning protected classes and subsidized housing.

• If you are excluding the extra storage closet and/or the garage space from the lease, please make the tenant aware of these exclusions.

• Communicate your tenant’s move-in or move-out schedule to the WG office so that the building representative may be notified.

Are You Interested in Serving on a WG Committee?

Windsor Gardens Association has many active committees for those who want to become more involved in the work of the association. You are encouraged to attend the committee interest meeting scheduled for Thursday, November 11, at 10 a.m. in CenterPoint. Board members will be present to explain the duties and functions of the committees that they chair. Everyone is welcome.

If you are interested in serving on one or more committees, submit a committee interest form expressing your interest. These forms will be available at the committee interest meeting and at the various committee meetings in November. There are also hard copies available in the administration office for those that want to come by to pick them up. Completed committee interest forms are due in the administration office by Friday, December 10. The board president will review the forms and make committee assignments subject to the approval of the board.

The term of service for a committee is one year, beginning January 1, 2022, and ending December 31, 2022, with a general commitment of one to three hours per month. Residents will be appointed to board committees based on their interests, expertise and experience and the needs of the committees.

There are two categories of committees: operations committees and community life committees. Below is a list of committees with descriptions of each.

OPERATIONS COMMITTEES

• Count and confirm the reconciliation of the cash box.

• In conjunction with the CPA during the audit preparation, the committee conducts a physical count of inventories and depreciable assets (either in whole or on a test basis).

• The chairman of the committee verifies the check register against the checks to confirm that all checks are accounted for.

• Make recommendation for an external auditor.

• Review the draft audit report annually with staff and the CPA and provide recommendation to the board for final approval.

Board Election Committee works on the annual board election by establishing a calendar of events, meeting with prospective candidates and overseeing and facilitating candidate forum events. They also assist with establishing election procedures and obtaining volunteers to count ballots.

Thursday

Appeals Committee hears owner appeals regarding covenant enforcement matters that have gone through the hearing process with the covenant enforcement officer and director of community response and the owner disagrees with the determination. The Appeals Committee will follow the appeals process set forth in the Covenant and Rule Enforcement Procedures Policy to issue a final determination on the covenant enforcement matters appealed by owners.

Architectural Review Committee (ARC) assists the board of directors and the Windsor Gardens staff in making aesthetic, architectural and design decisions that will benefit the community as a whole, increase curb appeal, keep the community and common areas attractive for the enjoyment and use of all owners and protect property values.

Upon request of the board or general manager, the ARC will review specific issues or projects that are proposed for the community. If the ARC wishes to review a specific issue or project that has not been requested by the board or general manager, it must first be approved by the board of directors.

Once a recommendation from the ARC has been approved by the board, the ARC will work with other committees, as needed, in order to implement the decision that have been made. In some cases, it will be necessary for the Policy Committee to establish written guidelines or policy after the board has approved recommendations from the committee. In this case, the ARC will provide the necessary input and basic concepts for the Policy Committee to establish these guidelines or policy for the board to approve.

Auditing Committee is a standing committee pursuant to the association bylaws. The committee consists of two members of the board, and its purpose is to assist the board and staff with administrating accounting controls on a monthly basis. These duties include:

• Review all checks issued each month to confirm check stub amount matches the invoice(s) and purchase order if one was required.

Employee Relations and Safety Committee has a dual role. The purpose of the employee relations side of the committee is to review and discuss specific human relation issues on an as-needed basis. Examples include employee benefits and employee/resident issues. For its employee safety role, the committee meets quarterly as a requirement of the current safety program. The committee discusses topics related to the workers compensation insurance policy, employee-related injuries and recent safety training. One staff member from each of the following departments participates on the committee: the community response, grounds and maintenance departments.

Finance Committee is required pursuant to the association bylaws and consists of two members of the board, one of whom is the board treasurer. The purpose of the committee is to (a) supervise, invest and reinvest funds; (b) prepare an annual budget in collaboration with the management staff to recommend to the board; and (c) carry out any functions delegated by the board.

The committee is also responsible for providing general recommendations regarding investments, investment advisors, and amendments to the policy, as well as periodically review the status of the invested funds for any adverse changes, overall asset allocation, compliance with the policy, and making recommendations as they deem appropriate. Specific duties include:

• Oversee the investment accounts, which includes the periodic review and status of the invested funds, the overall asset allocation and compliance with the Investment Policy.

• Determine what funds are available to invest into the capital reserve account and provide recommendations to the board of directors.

• Review the draft annual budget with staff and provide recommendations to the board for final approval.

Insurance Committee reviews the annual insurance renewal, discusses insurance coverage and provides recommendations to the board for final approval. Mid-year, the committee will meet to discuss claims history and recommendations for avoiding insurance claims. Additionally, this committee may collaborate on ideas for community education and initiatives.

Long-Range Planning and Innovation Committee is required pursuant to the association bylaws with two members of the board included in the membership. The purpose of the committee is to assist the board and association staff in planning and evaluating major maintenance, repair and replacement projects and to explore

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New Residents Orientation Schedule for November

The association's administrative office will be holding several new resident orientation meetings in November.

In-Person Orientations

Tuesday, November 2, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Thursday, November 11, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, November 16, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Tuesday, November 30, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

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

For in-person orientations, please contact Karen Arellano at 720862-1512 or karellano@wgamail.com for availability and to set-up an appointment.

COMMITTEE

Zoom Orientation

Tuesday, November 9, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

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 669-900-9128 or 720-928-9299.

2. When prompted enter the Meeting ID: 885 1494 9426 #

3. When prompted to enter a Participant ID, just hit #

4. When prompted enter the Password: 965605 #

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

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technological advancements and enterprising ways to engage staff in entrepreneurial endeavors in order to increase association income. During the committee year, discussions will occur regarding the reserve study and due diligence for upcoming or proposed projects, as well as annual and long-term capital reserve funding requirements. Through those activities, the committee will ultimately provide recommendations to the board each year to prioritize and allocate capital reserve funds towards specific projects and access the feasibility of new technology projects and new revenue streams. On an annual basis the committee will review the projects that are scheduled to occur in the next one to five years. Every three- and five-year schedule as well as the schedule for years six through twenty will also be reviewed and evaluated. The current reserve study schedule will be used as a guide for upcoming projects. Staff will assist the committee with determining if changes need to be made to the timeline for each project. Existing components in the association, which are not included within the current reserve study, may be added to the association’s project schedule, as recommended by staff. If the committee wishes to add a project that is not within the current schedule and has not been recommended by staff, it must first be approved by the board.

Once approved, the committee will develop implementation plans for new technology projects and business plans for new revenue streams. Once the schedule has been reviewed for the committee year, staff will work on any due diligence and planning that may be needed for upcoming projects. This may include engaging an architect, engineer, interior designer or other professional. It may also include obtaining bids and proposals to complete the work. On a quarterly basis, staff will provide progress on projects that are underway for the current fiscal year, as well as any due diligence updates for upcoming projects. At the end of each committee year, a recommended schedule of projects for the next one to five years will be submitted to the board for review. The schedule will be prioritized by necessity and will also include an estimated cost and reserve allocation.

Policy/Rentals Committee is officially called the “Articles, Bylaws/ Policy/Rental Committee.” They develop or amend policies for the enforcement of the declaration and bylaws of the association. The committee periodically reviews established policies and recommends amendments as necessary to the board and develops new policies as needs or circumstances require. The committee meets only as necessary while the 20% rental limit is in effect to determine the merit of requests for hardship exemptions from the 20% rental cap.

COMMUNITY LIFE COMMITTEES

Activities Committee consults for the activities program in collaboration with the activities director and the community life

manager. They periodically assess and review the overall activities program and make recommendations for programming changes, as appropriate, to meet the needs of residents. The committee meets quarterly or as needed.

Community Life Committee works with the community life manager to discuss the furtherance and enhancement of issues that pertain to community life in order to develop a connected community of happy and healthy seniors. Their vision is to be a leading example for active adult living communities by their innovative programming and community engagement endeavors which uphold the dignity of Windsor Gardens older adult population.

Golf Committee is responsible for consulting for the golf program and ensuring the fiscally responsible operation of the golf course. They review proposals from the golf pro regarding golf operations, marketing and promotional activities and support him/her in efforts to enhance the golf program. They work with the community life manager and golf pro in developing annual budgets. Members include board members and the presidents of the men’s and women’s golf clubs. The committee meets as needed – usually monthly during the golf season.

Public Relations Committee is required pursuant to the association bylaws, with two members of the board. In collaboration with the association staff, the committee oversees the monthly publication of Windsor Life, the official newspaper of the association, and develops public relations and marketing activities to further the interests of Windsor Gardens in the outside community.

Restaurant Committee, in collaboration with the community life manager, monitors the functioning and quality of the food service for the Windsor Gardens restaurant operation. The committee brings resident complaints to the attention of the contractor and seeks resolutions to problems. As food service contracts approach renewal, they make recommendations to the board regarding renewal or nonrenewal. They also periodically assess the need and viability of a restaurant operation at Windsor Gardens. The committee meets with the food service provider monthly or as needed.

Revenue Exploration Committee explores, adapts and encourages avenues for donations, charitable giving, grants and partnerships to benefit the association and community. They may also explore the feasibility of a 501(c)(3) designation for the association. The committee’s charter is to investigate and provide opportunities for giving to benefit and enhance the community. All work of the committee will be presented to the board for further discussion and approval.

From the General Manager

Rebecca Zazueta

A COMMUNITY CONVERSATION ON DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

On November 8, the association will initiate a community discussion about diversity, equity and inclusion. A second session will be held on November 15. This is an important opportunity for Windsor Gardens, and I hope you will consider participating. This two-part series, presented in partnership with the Denver Public Library, will provide a safe and welcoming space for residents to talk and learn about the benefits and challenges of diversity, equity and inclusion, and how these topics impact you and your community.

Most of us think of racial topics when we hear the word diversity, but there is a large range of characteristics that diversity encompasses.

Some examples include ethnicity, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, social class, physical ability or attributes, religious or ethical values, national origin, culture, language and political beliefs. This community conversation is likely to touch all of us in one way or another.

Windsor Gardens is a wonderfully diverse community, and it is our goal to strengthen the community by promoting togetherness, belonging and connection. We hope you will join us. Please be sure to RSVP at the activities volunteer desk. Both the November 8 and November 15 sessions will be from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in CenterPoint.

NATURAL GAS PRICING

Windsor Gardens has a sophisticated process for purchasing natural gas, which includes working with a consultant who provides daily oversight of our supply and purchase needs. Every fall the association purchases a portion of our estimated gas usage for the winter strip, which is November to March. We do this to protect against increases in natural gas prices that occur with cold weather, high demand and low supply. Typically, there is an opportunity to purchase gas at a lower cost before winter arrives. But instead of favorable pricing this fall, natural gas prices increased substantially between the months of August and October. In early August we were able to purchase 25% of the winter usage without a major overage in our budget estimates. And then in early October, the association’s consultant recommended that the association proceed with locking in an additional 50% of

our anticipated winter usage to guard against more extreme pricing increases.

The winter strip was originally budgeted at $3.50 per MMBtu. Our actual cost will be $4.21 per MMBtu for 25% of our estimated winter usage and $6.13 per MMBtu for 50% of our estimated winter usage. The remaining 25% will be purchased at the beginning of each month and extra gas needs will be purchased at the daily rate. It is our goal to better control expenses that are expected to exceed the HOA budget by establishing this hedge in advance of the cold weather and pricing increases. With professional guidance, we will monitor natural gas expenses closely throughout the winter months and hope for mild winter weather conditions.

PAYROLL PROTECTION PROGRAM LOAN FORGIVENESS

In June 2020, the association received a Payroll Protection Program loan (PPP loan) for $718,000. This loan allowed the association to retain staff during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. The loan also had a significant impact on our financial health during a very difficult year. On October 15, the lender confirmed that the full balance of the PPP loan was forgiven by the SBA. Up through now,

the loan has been carried on the association’s financials as a liability. We have advised our CPA of the loan forgiveness, and he will provide his opinion on tax liability and next steps for properly booking the forgiveness within the association’s financial records. The CPA is scheduled to join the finance committee meeting in November.

WINDSOR GARDENS STAFFING

We have had minimal success in hiring labor or skilled trade employees this calendar year. The situation has become more critical with several open positions within the facilities department. We continue to stretch facilities staff to cover open positions in plumbing and heating, flooring, paint, warehouse, and general maintenance, and staffing shortages in the grounds department are expected to impact the timeliness of snow removal operations this winter. The Community Response department is also having difficulty filling open positions and reports minimal recruitment opportunities for EMT and security professionals.

A thorough evaluation of our wage structure revealed an immediate need to increase wages to be competitive with other employers in the Denver market and to retain our existing staff. The payroll expenses are under budget this fiscal year because of the open positions we have in various departments. The increase in wages is not anticipated to exceed the current fiscal year’s budget; however, it will likely have an impact on the budget for next year. The details and exact dollar amount will not be known until the new budget is completed.

TRIPS AND FALLS – DOGS AND DOG LEASHES

Recently, we have had multiple residents experience injuries from trips and falls that involve their dog or the dog leash. A trip and fall on a hard surface, like a sidewalk, curb, or street, can be life changing and often the incident could have been avoided.

I want to remind pet owners that retractable leashes are not allowed at Windsor Gardens. Please remember to keep your dog on a leash that is 6 feet or less. Throughout the month of November, we will be

reminding residents about this leash policy. Please keep in mind, the longer the leash, the more likely an accident can happen.

It also is important to do an honest self-evaluation to determine if dog walking is safe for you. If you have trouble with vision, balance, bending, or are not feeling well, please ask family or friends to help walk your pet.

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From the General Manager continued

BYLAWS AMENDMENT CONCERNING QUALIFICATIONS FOR COMMITTEE MEMBERS

At the October 22 board meeting, the board of directors approved an amendment to the bylaws, article 11, regarding the qualifications for committee members. The additional qualification for committee members states:

Any person previously removed from a committee position, must request and obtain written approval from the Board of Directors to be nominated for election to serve as a

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Building Representative and / or Zone Representative, or to be appointed to serve on any other committee.

A copy of the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Windsor Gardens Association, as well as a complete copy of the new qualifications for committee members is available on the association website, under the “Resource Center” tab and “Governing Documents” file.

MAINTENANCE AND GROUNDS UPDATES

‚ Window washing is complete. It was a very labor-intensive screen removal/replacement project.

‚ The outdoor pool closed on October 2. It has been covered and winterized. The edge of the outdoor pool (coping stones) was caulked to prevent winter freezing issues

‚ Large item pick up went well on October 13.

‚ We have removed the wall at building 51 and will construct a new wall as time / contractors allow.

‚ All fire extinguishers were inspected, and nine buildings had the sixyear inspection/rebuild.

PAINT DEPARTMENT

‚ Building 61: project continuing as time allows.

‚ Exterior of building 10 nearing completion.

‚ Building 6: drop ceiling and drywall repairs in progress after completion of re-piping project.

‚ Building 19: significant drywall repairs in progress after major electrical wiring repair.

‚ Community Center: Working on stucco repairs when time and weather permit.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

‚ Underground Garage Project: The underground garage project is going well. The trenching went well, the parking deck has been coated, and we are almost done with the hot applied sealant on the walls and corners for the designated areas in phase 2 and 3. The tendons in 3A are all addressed and repaired.

‚ Boiler Replacements: We are done with boiler replacements for the year.

‚ Roof Replacements: We have installed a new roof on building 2. The new roof is a “spray foam” roof with silicone coating and included satellite dish mounts, fall protection, and has excellent

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Most Unit Improvement Projects Require Association Approval and a Permit

By Katie Monasmith, Administrative Assistant for Community Response

Most improvement projects inside of your unit require association approval. Minor interior decorating and painting are the only two improvements you can make without obtaining a yellow permit to hang on the outside of your door. And even then, neighbors may hear construction noise and report it to Community Response if they don’t see the yellow permit. The yellow permit is the universal way for your neighbors and WG staff to know that you have received approval to complete improvements in your unit.

Before starting your project, review the Modification to Condominiums and Townhomes Policy for information on what is required by the association, complete and submit the modification submittal package, obtain the association’s approval, and place the yellow permit on the outside of your unit door.

Most submitted modification packets are reviewed in 3 to 5 business days, but it can take longer to process depending on the amount or type of improvements the owner is making and/or the number of modification packets in the queue.

It is important to review the Construction Guidelines Agreement before submitting your modification packet to ensure you understand the requirements for completing the improvement(s) in your unit. In August 2021, there were three notable changes made to the Construction Guidelines Agreement concerning illegal dumping, placement of roll offs and Bagsters, and a statement about asbestos-containing materials in the units

Flooring is the most common modification request. Flooring typically requires additional scrutiny and underlayment for hard surface flooring or a specific density pad for carpet to improve sound transmission between units. There is an additional attachment to the modification submission packet for flooring specifications. Both the modification policy and flooring specifications are available in the administrative office or online at the association website under the resource tab under the policies.

Steps for completing your modification packet and your improvement project

1. Thoroughly complete the modification packet, including the application form, project information (remember to check all projects that apply) and sections B, C, D, and E, if applicable. Read the Construction Guidelines Agreement carefully and sign the second page.

ƒ Flooring typically requires an additional underlayment specific to the size of the building and the location of the unit. Please request a copy of the 2-story or 4-story flooring requirements or review the information online at the association website under the resource tab under policies. The flooring requirements are attached to the Modifications to Condominiums and Townhomes Policy and are found at the back of the scanned document.

ƒ Wall removal requires an attached floorplan with information notated on the location of removal. The administrative office can help you determine your floor plan and print a copy for you, to attach to your packet. Additional engineering or specifications for the project may be required.

ƒ Lanai enclosures, both a new install or replacement of an existing enclosure, will require a notarized indemnity agreement and a $35 check or money order made out to the Windsor Gardens Association. The indemnity agreement is a legal document used to document the installation of the lanai enclosure, as well as the responsibility for the unit owner(s) to maintain, repair and replace the improvement. The indemnity agreement is recorded in the city records under the address of the unit and will transfer from one owner to the next. Lanai enclosures are not maintained, repaired, or replaced by the association. Owners can obtain

a copy of this document on our website or request a copy at the administrative office. Notary services for the owner’s signature on the document are available in the administrative office. Modification packets for this improvement will be held until this document is completed.

2. Submit the completed modification packet to the administrative office or drop it in the white drop box under the flagpole in the parking lot next to the auditorium. Please remember to sign the second page of the Construction Guidelines Agreement. This signature requirement is often missed. The permit cannot be issued unless all pertinent pages are signed. Also, the packet must be signed by the owner of the unit and cannot be signed by a contractor on behalf of the owner.

3. The packet will be reviewed and if any questions arise, the administrative office will contact the owner to discuss the details prior to issuing an approval or denial. The turnaround time is typically 3 to 5 business days after all necessary information is received regarding the project(s).

4. Notification of the approval or denial is sent via email. In the event there isn’t an email, a phone call will be placed.

5. Once approved, a copy of the submitted packet, approval letter and permit will be available for pick up in the administrative office. The permit is good for 6 months.

6. When you are ready to begin the improvement project, please be sure to place the yellow permit on the unit door.

7. Flooring in units above the “A” floor requires a mid-floor inspection to check that the approved underlayment matches the specifications listed in your permit application. The mid-floor inspection is scheduled in the same manner as a final inspection, which is described below. Other projects may also require more than a final inspection.

8. Once the work is completed, the homeowner should call the administration office at 303-364-7485 to request a final inspection. Inspections are scheduled at least 24 hours in advance and are completed on Tuesdays and Thursdays each week.

Water shutoffs

It is also important to know that several plumbing repairs and improvement projects will require a water shutoff. Water shutoffs require a 24-hour minimum notice and can be requested by calling 303-364-7485 between 9 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Water shutoffs are limited to a 2-hour block of time. The association must restore water service in the building by 3 p.m. to ensure there are no additional problems prior to the plumbing and heating staff leaving for the day. Water shutoffs for emergent cases are at the discretion of the facilities manager or general manager. Notification will be sent via Pilera when a water shutoff has been scheduled for your building.

Maintenance Matters

From Bill Walsh, Facilities Manager

SUPPLY CHAIN SHORTAGES

It has been a busy year at WG. We have completed a pretty extensive list of projects with more to come before our fiscal year ends at the end of March 2022. I don’t know how many of our readers are aware of the shortages of items that make the world go round, but we are constantly being set back these days by shortages of parts, labor or products that we depend on. Shortages of paint, chlorine, metal and plastics have an effect on our daily maintenance program. We recently ordered a spring for a garage door and were told to expect

that spring to be in stock in six months. The supply chain issues are real and are making it challenging to do just about everything that we do.

Contractors are also very unpredictable these days. All of the contractors we deal with are shorthanded. When someone gets COVID or is even exposed to COVID it puts a halt to work being done and the ripple effect goes on and on.

WG HEATING SYSTEM

I decided to take a different approach this month and not mention kitchen sink backups after the cabbage remark last month. We will leave this ongoing problem for a seasonal issue. For those of you who are new readers of this fine publication, I would like to review some facts about our heating system.

The engineering behind our heating system goes back to the original building of the complex. Back in those days the standard design criteria was to provide an indoor temp of 70 degrees when the outdoor temp is at zero. Our system was designed and installed to meet those criteria. This is the best performance we can expect from our system as it is limited to its original design. Most of this design is based on the heat registers and the piping that feeds them. The hot water in the pipes is limited to a specific temperature, pressure and speed that the water can travel. The extensive piping that is in each building was sized to provide these parameters, so changing the performance would be a very expensive retro fit.

We get numerous calls in the winter when outdoor temps drop below zero. These callers say things like “I have my thermostat set at 85 degrees, and its only 69 degrees in my unit.” I compare it to a car that was designed to go at a top speed of say 80 mph. Even if you press the pedal all the way to the floor, the car still will only go 80 mph – it

doesn’t change the performance of the car. So, in other words, our heating system can only perform within its design parameters. How to get a few more degrees out of your heat:

ƒ Make sure your unit door has at least a one-inch gap on the bottom. Blocking your door makes your unit colder in the winter.

ƒ Make sure your heat registers are not blocked by furniture or drapery. They need room to breathe and move air.

ƒ Make sure the louvers are open all the way and vacuum the dust and lint from the top of the fins in the register.

ƒ Make sure that the carpet is not turned up under the register. This alone can make your system very ineffective.

ƒ Make sure your windows and sliding door are closed and locked to engage the seals.

ƒ Make sure your air conditioner is sealed up and that no air is leaking around or under the A/C unit.

ƒ You can keep your bathroom doors closed or even put on a cover to partially block the exhaust vent in the shower/bath. Typically, the lower floors are warmer, as the top floors have exposure to the roof which adds to the cool surface area in a unit.

With all of this in place you should be able to get your unit up to 70 degrees on a zero-degree day. Until next month stay warm.

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traction. We have started the roof replacement project for building 12, which will include new gutters and downspouts.

‚ Concrete Repairs: We have completed the high priority concrete repairs. When the waterproofing project near building 82 is done, we can install new concrete for the trash walk.

ADDITIONAL PROJECTS

‚ Major Electrical Wiring Repair, Building 19: The electrical portion of the rewiring project in building 19 is done. We passed inspections and will get the final inspection after the soffits are built and the drywall repair is complete.

‚ Gutter Damage Repair: The gutter replacement/repair project that was caused by the March snowstorm is finally complete. All gutter and roof repairs are done. The bricks in the two damaged lanais at building 27 have also been replaced. When the invoices have been received, we will work with the adjuster to obtain the insurance proceeds.

‚ UGG 26 Heating Unit: The installation of all components for the underground 26 heater are in place. We are waiting on an electrical repair to completely balance the system, but it is functional and runs great.

‚ Re-piping Building 6: The re-piping is complete and the insulation is 95% complete. We will start drywall next.

GROUNDS

‚ Eight trees planted the week of October 11.

‚ Tree stump grinding.

‚ Sheering evergreens before holiday decorations.

‚ Planted 450 bulbs.

‚ Flower order is in for 2022.

‚ Sod projects done at buildings 59, 54 and 32.

‚ Distributed milky spore over complex and sprayed weeds.

‚ Grass seeding done.

‚ Mulching around buildings.

‚ Leaf mulching soon.

‚ Winterize irrigation system.

Down to Earth

From Dana Cusack, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

MULCHING THE LEAVES

We just finished the annual tree walk for 2021, and I believe it was one of the best walks we have ever had even though it was a bit chilly. Thanks to all that shared their interest in our property and of course the trees that make Windsor Gardens what it is. Fall brings the annual task of mulching all those falling leaves. It has been called “The War on Leaves”. Some years they fall relatively slowly and can be mulched up easily, and in other years they are forced down after an early snowstorm that can leave massive amounts piled up around the complex and the golf course. While we try to mulch the leaves before they get covered up by snow, that hardly ever happens because the soil temperatures dictate when the leaves are let go by the trees. Windy fall days will move the leaves around and deposit them just about anywhere, at times it will look as if we are chasing them with our mowers before they can get into the garages and sometimes even the building entrances.

Mulched leaves and grass clippings will help regulate the soil temperature when it gets cold, help keep moisture in the soil on dry days or weeks, and can reduce weed propagation next spring.

As I shared at the annual tree walk, trees have been damaged by early and late freezes during the last few years, which has taken a toll on some of the older stately trees in our landscape. Let’s hope the trees are able to go into dormancy before it gets too cold, and we can mulch up all the leaves on time.

SNOW REMOVAL AT WG

At Windsor Gardens we take snow removal very seriously. We make every effort to remove the snow and ice before somebody slips and well ahead of the city's 24-hour grace period for clearing our sidewalks. We clear 13 miles of sidewalks in two hours or so, make walking paths through breezeways and along garage doors, and plow 25 parking lots.

Every year and every snowstorm is different. Please be patient with the snow removal crew. Like just about everywhere else, we are having trouble filling the roster with new employees in the post-pandemic world, especially for larger snow events.

Why does Windsor Gardens plow the snow to the center of the streets?

One big obstacle we face concerns the sidewalks adjacent to the city street – we call that sidewalk the “loop walk”. In the past, the city plow trucks came into Windsor Gardens and pushed the snow to the curb. This caused many problems, including preventing access to many of our building entrances by emergency responders, not to mention anyone trying to exit an RTD bus. The plowed snow blocked the entrances to all of our parking lot ramps, cars parked in the street were trapped, and in some of our larger storms, the big trucks pushed snow over the loop walk, making things very difficult for our smaller tractors to move the heavy piles. Lastly, with snow and cars in the gutters we faced drainage concerns. We only have three street drains for the entire property, so it is vital we keep the gutters open to prevent backups that can make the loop walk hazardous.

It has been many years now since Facilities Maintenance Manager Bill Walsh and I met with the city, stating our case that Windsor Gardens is a unique community requiring a snowplowing method that provides

access for emergency vehicles. Since then, the WG grounds crew has plowed the snow into piles in the middle of the street. This method addresses the issues raised above. Years ago, Denver suffered a severe snowstorm and during this event an ambulance driver asked me at the WG entrance if our streets were open, and I told him “Yes, they are.” He looked at me and said, “You are the only place in the city.”

The snow pile in the middle of the streets normally melts in a couple of days, but there are times when it stays cold, or we get back-toback storms, and the pile remains deep. When this happens the snow removal crew will cut holes into the pile to allow entrance to the parking lots from either side of the street. If we haven’t had time to make these openings in the snow pile, just remember to turn right when you exit the parking lot and go to the next intersection. Please, do not try to drive over the pile

Please move your cars off the streets during snowstorms.

The WG loop is a Denver snow route. Please park your vehicles in open spots in our parking lots – not on the street – during snowstorms. This will allow us to remove the snow from streets and sidewalks before it turns into ice. It also allows enough space for our plows to clear the sidewalks without risking damage to your car.

Ice buildup from daily thaw

Our snow removal program has the reputation as one of the finest in the city, but we want to remind our residents that the conditions of our sidewalks, stairs and parking lots constantly change during snow events and in the days that follow. Colorado is known for warmer temperatures during the day followed by freezing temperatures at night. Ice buildup caused from the daily thaw on sidewalks, stairs and parking lots is a concern that we deal with throughout the winter season. It is likely that ice will develop on walking surfaces despite the association’s snow removal efforts. Although we put sand on the ice it is still very important to use caution while walking on any of these surfaces. It is also possible that our snow crews may not make it to your parking lot, stairs, or sidewalk before you leave or come home. In these instances, please use extra caution.

Community Response Department Speaks at the BRC Meeting

Community Response Department staff and officers, left to right: Katie Monasmith, Ivanka Vachier, Hanna Starritt, Cash Kraemer, Tyler Newell, Joe Garcia and Chris Scovil. The CR officers not shown are John Mutch, Vicktor Durkee and Guydono Yandura.

At the September 2021 Building Representatives Committee meeting some of the Community Response Department’s staff and officers introduced themselves, provided background information of their previous experiences and answered questions.

Community Response Assists, Checks and Other Activities, September 2021

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COP Shop @ WG

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

The Cop Shop is at WG 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. In November, we will be there on Monday, November 1, Friday, November 5, and Monday, November 15. You may also contact the Cop Shop at 303-329-0500 or leetsdalecopshop@hotmail.com. Stay safe and be kind to all you meet.

Come See Us at the WG Craft Fair

The Cop Shop will be hosting a table in the auditorium at the WG craft fair on Friday November 19, and Saturday, November 20. We are a non-profit, so this will be a fundraiser for us. In addition to selling holiday decorations and ornaments, we will be raffling off a $100 gift card to Safeway. Can't make it to the craft fair? You can purchase a raffle ticket at our table in CenterPoint.

Dear Cop Shop

Dear Cop Shop:

What exactly is identity theft?

Want to Know

Dear Want to Know:

Identity theft is the taking of your personal information without permission for the purpose of financial gain. That’s the definition, but how does it translate into your life? Examples include running up charges on your credit card; opening new accounts with a different address; filing a tax return in your name.

Watch out for calls saying there’s a problem with an account that you don’t have. Lookout if you get bills on accounts you don’t have or you get calls from debt collectors. How do they get your information?

Maybe you lost your wallet or phone. Maybe you gave more info than you should have over the phone or internet. Be vigilant in checking your bank and credit card statements for unauthorized activity. Be proactive in checking your credit report. It’s free once a year. Remember the often repeated warning: never give out personal information over the phone or to anyone you don’t know or haven’t contacted directly for service. Keep your personal information safe and private. Replacing social security numbers and closing bank and credit accounts is often time consuming and beyond aggravating. If you need it, the non-emergency police number is 720-913-2000, option 0, and the number for the District 3 Police is 720-913-1300. Leetsdale Cop Shop is also available to you at 303-329-0500 (call or text) or e-mail us at leetsdalecopshop@hotmail.com.

Annual D5 Resident Survey

From Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer, Denver City Council District 5

This fall, D5 residents received via U.S. mail the D5 Annual Mailer, which includes highlights of our accomplishments, fall events and useful links to city resources, including our Annual Resident Survey. If you did not receive the mailer, you can see it at bit.ly/D5AnnualMailer. Please take a few minutes to compete the survey at bit.ly/D5ResidentSurvey2021 to help us understand what issues are important to you. The information gathered from the survey is invaluable as we plan and prioritize budget and policy with your concerns in mind.

For example, responses to the (admittedly non-scientific) 2019 and 2020 D5 Resident Surveys indicated the same three top-of-mind concerns: Crime and Safety, Traffic, and Development. However, those three issues shifted slightly in priority:

2019 Top Community Concerns, per D5 Resident Survey:

1) Development

2) Traffic

3) Crime and Safety

2020 Top Community Concerns, per D5 Resident Survey:

1) Crime and Safety

2) Traffic

3) Development, tied with Parks and Open Space.

In response to this feedback, our office secured almost $270,000 to implement a pilot community policing program along E. Colfax Ave. from Monaco Parkway to Yosemite Street. Based on the success of

the program, we will either reapply for the additional funding in 2022 or work with the Department of Safety to build that extra funding into the city budget.

Regarding traffic concerns, this year our office partnered with traffic engineering firm Fehr and Peers to conduct a traffic study along 8th Avenue from Colorado Boulevard to Quebec Street. Please join us for a Community Meeting on Tuesday, November 16, at 6 p.m. to discuss what potential solutions can be implemented along this busy corridor now that the data has been collected and analyzed. You can register at: bit.ly/8thAveRecs_Nov16.

Looking to next year, my office has again engaged Fehr and Peers to conduct two more traffic studies, this time on 6th Avenue from Colorado Boulevard to Quebec Street and on South Dayton Street from Alameda Avenue to Mississippi Avenue. We have confirmed with Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) that implementation funding for installation of these recommended improvements will be included in the 2023 budget. Stay tuned for information on upcoming community meetings and feedback surveys. In response to your concerns about the overdevelopment of our city, I have voted “No” on numerous proposals that I felt did not serve the best interests of the people. I will continue to ask the tough questions about proposed developments to ensure that affordable housing is included, traffic and infrastructure upgrades are considered, and the impacts to the surrounding community members are minimal.

On behalf of the D5 Team, I wish everyone a wonderful and meaningful Thanksgiving. I continue to be enormously grateful to have this job, representing you and your interests in municipal government.

As always, feel free to contact our office at denvercouncil5@ denvergov.org or 720-337-5555 with comments or questions. Go to the D5 website for community updates and resources: bit.ly/ D5Website; sign up to receive our monthly newsletter and updates at bit.ly/Council5News. We'll also keep you apprised of developments as they happen through these communication channels:

instagram.com/denvercouncil5

twitter.com/denvercouncil5

facebook.com/DenverCouncil5

DIVERSITY

Community Life

From Cari Ervin, Community Life Manager

DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION SERIES

You don’t have to look far to see or hear the words “diversity, equity and inclusion” being used in the media and in conversation. But what do those words mean, and how are they used to describe societal and community opportunities and challenges? Join our speaker, Jameka Lewis, for a two-part introduction to diversity, equity and inclusion, and conversation on how those concepts show up in your life and in your community.

Session #1: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (and You)

Monday, November 8, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in CENTERPOINT

A Community Conversation

Thanks to our partners at Denver Public Library for sponsoring this discussion.

Session #2: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (and Your Community)

Monday, November 15, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in CENTERPOINT.

A complimentary lunch will be provided for those attending the presentation, beginning at 12:30 p.m. in CenterPoint. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

NEW POTENTIAL RESTAURANT AT WG

At the October 2021 Restaurant Committee meeting, the board of directors and committee members heard a proposal for an American and Mexican food restaurant at Windsor Gardens that would offer dine-in, bar service, and delivery. The proposal was enthusiastically received, and a motion made to proceed with negotiations. At the time of this writing, additional proposal requirements have been communicated to the potential business owners before lease negotiations can begin. The potential owners’ enthusiasm for bringing great food and service to the community has been met with equal

excitement from residents. The potential owners hope to open the new restaurant, to be called El Gran Jardin, in time for the holidays. To learn more, the Restaurant Committee meeting minutes can be found on the Windsor Gardens website (www.windsorgardensdenver. org) under the Resource Center tab. The next Restaurant Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, November 16, at 3 p.m. in the Colorado Room. Alternative Zoom access information can be found on page 3.

LET'S TALK ABOUT RECYCLING: RECYCLE TOGETHER

The recycling program at Windsor Gardens is at risk of increased fees or elimination due to constant contamination and misuse. So, it’s time to talk about recycling.

Last month, we discussed the reminder “When in doubt, keep it out” for those unique items that may seem to be recyclable, but don’t qualify for traditional recycling. This month let’s talk about how to

Recycle Together.

Community-style living comes with many perks, however, when it comes to recycling it poses some challenges. Recycling is no longer at the end of your driveway; sometimes the bins are located in a separate parking lot; the bins may be full from your neighbors’ use or misuse; there’s outsiders dumping; and more. Additionally, in a community like Windsor Gardens, the industrial bins are not tailored for our residents’ ease of accessibility. So, let’s Recycle Together

Bring your neighbor or friend along as a “recycling buddy” when it’s time to take out the recycling. Invite someone who can help lift the lid while you dump in your loose load and vice versa. We do not want anyone to injure themselves by trying to manage that loaded task on their own. By recycling together, we can help build a community of recyclers, reducing the misuse of our recycling bins and keeping everyone safe in the process. Please, no more balancing the lid on your head!

An updated recycling bin map for the community can be found at the administrative office or on the Windsor Gardens website. Go to www.windsorgardensdenver.org, hover your mouse over the “Welcome” tab, and click on “Community Map.” Next, click on the link for “Recycling Bin Map.”

MONEY-SAVING RESOURCES WITH DENVER HUMAN SERVICES

Interested in learning about resources that can help keep money in your pocket? Are you on a fixed, low income? Denver Human Services (DHS) has several money-saving resources that you may qualify for! Join us on Friday, November 12, between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT for a DHS resource fair featuring: Food Assistance,

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.

Medicare Savings, Property Tax Credits and Rebates, Rent and Heat Credits, Energy Assistance and more! Advisors with DHS will return the following week for one-on-one application assistance. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

100TH BIRTHDAY FEATURES

Do you know a Windsor Gardens resident with a 100th+ birthday coming up? Let us know! We would love to feature our community’s centenarians in future Windsor Life publications! Please email cervin@wgamail.com or call 303-514-0264.

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Community Life continued

It’s almost time to celebrate Windsor Gardens’ 60th Anniversary! In addition to our regular programming in 2022, we have some fun, celebratory events on the docket. Mark your calendars for our major anniversary events scheduled in June 2022 in honor of our June 23 anniversary date:

6/17 & 6/18 Anniversary Golf Tournaments

6/25 60th Anniversary Family Festival

Keep an eye on your Windsor Life newspaper for additional anniversary events scheduled throughout the year, including additional premier concerts, a classic car show, a historic exhibit and more!

WINDSOR LIFE READING FOR LOW VISION SUPPORT

Staff person available to read Windsor Life to you:

Tuesday, November 2, at 10 a.m.

Monday, December 6, at 10 a.m.

ALL-PURPOSE ROOM

Please call Susan Hunt at the Activities Office, 720-862-1520, with questions.

Outdoor Holiday Decorating and the 2021 Holiday Lights Contest

It’s that time of year again! Our longstanding tradition of exterior holiday decorating in the community and the annual holiday lights contest are here.

Holiday Lights Contest Sign-up

Building reps, please notify your zone representative by November 15 if your building would like to participate in the lighting contest. Judging is scheduled to take place on December 8, and the winners will be announced on December 15 at our annual Celebration of Lights event.

Holiday Lights Map

We are creating another community holiday lights map for residents and spectators to reference and enjoy. The map will indicate which buildings are competing in the contest along with “I SPY” items for spectators to search for. Please notify Community Life Manager Cari Ervin no later than November 19 with your “I SPY” item for your display. Some examples would be: a red star, a snowman wearing a straw hat, three mice wearing Santa hats, etc. Any element that’s in your display can qualify – whether it’s obvious or “hidden.” The holiday lights map will be available beginning December 1 at the Activities Desk and fitness center lobby, and on the Windsor Gardens website and Facebook page. December’s Windsor Life newspaper will include instructions and an opportunity to vote for the community favorite category in the contest.

Exterior Holiday Decorating Regulations

The following regulations have been implemented:

• Holiday decorations or displays can be placed on the property any time after the first Saturday in November. Please refrain from decorating the flower beds until the flowers have been pulled for the season.

• Holiday lights may be turned on the Monday prior to the Thanksgiving weekend through January 31. Every effort must be made to remove holiday decorations

from the property promptly after January 31 and no later than February 28.

• Any electric decorations, including electrical cords and extension cords, should carry the Underwriters Laboratories seal of approval. All outdoor lights should be rated for outdoor use. Please be mindful of cords while grounds crews are completing fall clean up. Prior to the Monday before Thanksgiving weekend, do not leave electrical cords extended across lawn areas and never place them across a walkway.

• All holiday decorations must have a five-foot setback from the sidewalk.

• Care must be taken to not overload electrical circuits, and therefore any questions with regard to the building’s circuitry should be addressed to the association maintenance personnel.

• Residents shall not climb on the building or the building canopies or place themselves in dangerous situations in common areas.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement regarding Holiday Decorating

Intolerance and misunderstandings can arise during the winter holiday season because of the numerous religious and cultural traditions that are important to people. While it is a time of celebration, it is also a time to be mindful and respectful of the rich and diverse cultures and beliefs that are present within our community.

It is the association’s desire to respect and celebrate diversity and inclusion during the holiday season. The association encourages neighbors to strengthen connections with one another by learning about the different traditions and beliefs that are celebrated in each building. Please support the wonderful cultures that are found within Windsor Gardens by creating holiday displays that celebrate diversity, inclusion, and kindness to one another.

2021 Celebration of Lights

Wednesday, December 15 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Auditorium

Bring your favorite homemade holiday cookies, treats or veggies, and we’ll provide the hot chocolate and coffee. Live entertainment performed by the Denver Dolls. The winners of the Holiday Lights Contest will be announced with prizes awarded. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk so that we can plan for beverages and seating.

Spooky Scramble Golf Tournament

Congratulations to Team JPAD on their score of 3 under par to win the Spooky Scramble Golf Tournament.

Thank you to all the teams and individuals that dressed up and wore costumes. Marje in the cow costume won the $25 gift card to Texas Roadhouse and the Pink Bandit Cowgirls won the caramel apples for best team costume.

Turkey Trot Scramble

The Halloween event was such a huge success that we are going to host a Turkey Trot Scramble. The cost will be $10 plus greens fees per player. The $10 will go towards goodie bags for each team and prizes for winning teams. Sign up now in the golf shop. Cash only for entry fee please.

Phoebe Thanks You

Thank you to all who read that Phoebe is on a diet and needs to cut down on the treats. She is trimming down little by little each day, even trying to goose chase once a blue moon.

Phoebe’s Rules

Phoebe, Lilly, PK and Sugar are out playing golf here at Emerald Greens. Phoebe is teeing off, and right as she hits the ball a person runs out in the fairway. The ball strikes the person in their backpack causing the ball to bounce out of bounds. What is the ruling?

A. 2-stroke penalty and must re-tee, hitting 5 from the tee box.

B. No penalty for hitting the person but must accept where the ball landed. Re-tee and it is Phoebe’s 3rd shot.

C. No penalty and must drop the ball where it hit the person. Play on.

D. 1-stroke penalty for hitting person and must re-tee for out of bounds. Hitting 4 from tee box #6.

Answer on page 38.

Members of the JPAD group, sponsor of the event. Marje, in the cow costume, won the individual costume prize.

Cowgirls: Cathy Hiatt, Theresa Moran, Carol Hammons and Kristen Brotherton. Best team costumes.

and Carol Rodriguez

Injured in an automobile / truck / pedestrian accident?

Call Windsor Gardens resident and trial lawyer GEORGE A. KOKUS, ESQ., associated with the Ferris Law Firm, for a free consultation via telephone or teleconference.

Phone: 303-639-6103

Email: gkokus@aol.com

2021 Spooky Scramble Costumes

Pink Bandit

Crew from JPAD, sponsor of the event.

Gay Ann Ost

Photos by Theresa Moran

Resident Receives Lifetime Achievement Award

Windsor Gardens resident Helen Rigmaiden received a Lifetime Achievement Award at the Hiawatha Davis Senior Luncheon on October 5, 2021. The award celebrated her life of social activism in Denver. Ms. Helen is the resident who posted the “Black Lives Matter” sign in her window, which led to the auto parade earlier this year.

Left to right: Councilwoman Stacie Gilmore, District 11, Helen Rigmaiden, and Councilwoman Candi CdeBaca, District 9

Photo credit: Adam Dempsey Morgan

WG Art Club Artist Profile

Community Center Tours

We want to help you get acquainted with the WG community center so you can easily find those groups, classes and events you are interested in!

Our next tour: Saturday, November 13 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Meet our resident tour guide at the CenterPoint fireplace (inside the entrance of 597 S. Clinton St.)

This photograph by Pat Newell is of the general store at St. Elmo, a gold-mining ghost town near the top of Mt. Princeton in Colorado. The photo has been enhanced in Photoshop to give texture and an old-timey feel to the picture. In its glory days in the late 1800s, St. Elmo was a lively town with a town hall, telegraph office, schoolhouse, newspaper office, church, saloons, dance halls, 5 hotels, a general store/post office and a population of approximately 1000. At last count the population numbered just three year-round inhabitants. The store is still open in summers during tourist season.

Pat received a BA in Fine Art from Loretta Heights College and studied with many artists through classes and workshops over the course of her 50+year career as an artist. Whether in painting or photography, she strives to reveal the light, color and texture of her subject so others may see through her eyes.

See more of Pat's work in the WG Art Club gallery in CenterPoint and at the SPACe Gallery in La Veta, Colorado. Also online at www.spanishpeaksarts.org, www.fineartamerica.com and www. patnewellfineart.com.

The Windsor Gardens Art Club meets on the 1st Friday of the month at 10 a.m. in the Colorado Room on the second floor above the auditorium. They have a brief meeting followed by an artist demonstration. All are welcome to come. For more information on the club, contact marilynkdenver@aol.com.

Pets Corner

By Mike Lopez, WG board member and avid pet owner

Hi all. Thanks for the words of encouragement. Pets are wonderful members of our community to recognize every day. Here is a story from our neighbor, Catherine Elliott, to warm your heart.

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.

After 25 years traveling the globe with the U.S. diplomatic service, I retired in 2008. With me were my loyal companions, Bobby and Danny, two Shelties. I walked the two of them around the circle, each with a harness and always on a fixed length leash. They were as attached to each other as I was to them. When Bobby passed, Danny was heartbroken. I had no idea a dog could grieve as deeply as Danny. He moped around as if his world had ended. At the time I didn't really want another dog, but I knew I had to do something to help bring Danny out of his doldrums. We once shared our home with a cat. I knew Danny would be ok with that. So, I went to the Longmont animal shelter to find a kitten. They had only one, and I knew she was right for our home. Danny and I named her Kitty. She was a sweet, spunky tabby. Her liveliness brought a spark back to Danny's life. They playfully chased each other, and he even allowed her to cuddle with him.

Sadly, after a year, Danny also passed. That was ten years ago. Just the two of us now, Kitty continues to bring me joy and companionship every day. And she reminds me of the companionship shared with Bobby and Danny all those years ago.

Please send your pet stories to mike.lopez@wgamail.com. More on my kitty, George, next time.

Artist Pat Newell

"General Store"

2021 Committee Members Appreciation Event

Committee members weathered a storm that disrupted our outdoor appreciation event shortly after it began. Beautiful music, charcuterie and refreshments were enjoyed regardless of the sudden downpour.

Community Ice Cream Social with the WG Board of Directors

Photos by Cari Ervin

Photos by Jeanne Lee

INDOOR POOL

Weekly indoor pool schedules are available outside of the Activities Office.

FITNESS CENTER INSTRUCTION

Drop-in and work with instructor Kathy Zimmer in the fitness center. She is available a few dates each month. FREE for residents.

November instruction dates and times:

Monday, November 8, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Wednesday, November 10, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday, November 26, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

DPL BOOKMOBILE AT WG

The Denver Public Library bookmobile service will be at Windsor Gardens on Friday, November 5, and Friday, November 19, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Call 720-865-1112 with any questions.

COMMUNITY CENTER TOURS

Are you a new (or longtime) resident and don’t know where to find the yoga class, the Activities Desk or the WG Library? We want to help you get acquainted with the WG community center, so you can easily find those groups, classes and events you are interested in!

Join the Activities Department for a one-hour community center tour. Our next tours will be at 10 a.m. on November 13 and December 11. Meet our resident tour guide at the CenterPoint fireplace (inside the entrance of 597 S. Clinton St.).

You will receive a goodie bag and info on the various activities happening at WG!

WINDSOR GARDENS LIBRARY LIBRARY HOURS

The Windsor Gardens Library is 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.

MISSING BOOKS

“All the Devils are Here” by Louis Penny “Becoming” by Michelle Obama

If you have these books, please return them to the Windsor Gardens Library.

C L A S S E S

Look in this section each month for any class schedule changes and for featured classes chosen from the many classes available at Windsor Gardens. For a full class roster and schedule visit the Activities Desk in CenterPoint.

Scheduled class cancellations: Auditorium and CenterPoint classes are canceled on November 18 and November 19 due to the craft fair. Low Impact Aerobics and Chair Exercise classes have been canceled on November 4, 16, 18 and 23.

ART

¡ CREATIVE GLASS: Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the CERAMICS ROOM.

¡ HAND-BUILT POTTERY: Wednesdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the CERAMICS ROOM. To accommodate the high-level of interest in this class, we are transitioning to a 7-week session with a maximum of 14 participants by lottery, beginning Wednesday, November 3. If you are interested in participating, please contact the Activities Office and we will add you to the interest list and lottery. A second class is being considered for January 2022 to accommodate class growth.

¡ WATERCOLOR: Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the ART ROOM.

BRIDGE

¡ BRIDGE BASICS: Mondays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the COLORADO ROOM.

¡ DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Wednesdays from 12:45 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM.

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¡ DUPLICATE/ADVANCED BRIDGE: Mondays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the COLORADO ROOM.

DANCE

¡ BALLROOM DANCE (BEGINNERS): Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM.

¡ BALLROOM DANCE (INTERMEDIATE): Thursdays from 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM.

FITNESS

¡ AQUA FITNESS: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the INDOOR POOL.

¡ CHAIR EXERCISE: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Classes have been canceled on November 4, 16, 18, and 23 FITNESS continued

COLLAGE CLASS

¡ LOW IMPACT AEROBICS: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Classes have been canceled on November 4, 16, 18, and 23.

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

¡ WEIGHT TRAINING: Mondays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM.

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

¡ YOGA: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM.

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

PERFORMING ARTS

¡ CHORUS: Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Chorus returns with a new choir director, and they are looking for new members!.

A 6-WEEK ART COURSE SPONSORED BY THINK360 ARTS

Incorporate your old photos or drawings into an interesting collage. Students will learn how to transfer an image onto paper or fabric, gluing techniques and how to assemble a great composition using paper, fabric and line. For the first class, please bring some old photos to photocopy, and any bits of paper or fabric you may like to include. Also, bring a pen, paper, scissors, and a playful spirit. Instructor Jo Fitsell will have some to share as well.

Collage class will meet every Tuesday for six weeks beginning on November 9 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the ART ROOM. FREE Please sign up at the Activities Desk and plan to attend all 6 weeks, if possible! Space is limited.

Instructor: Fiber artist Jo Fitsell has taught art and developed integrated art curriculum for all ages. Her art has been exhibited nationally and internationally.. Jo enjoys working with fabric, paper and stitch creating art quilts, collage and paintings.

"The Queen" by Jo Fitsell

PLEASE NOTE: Masks are expected to be worn at any indoor event where 100+ people are in attendance, regardless of vaccination status.

Events listed in chronological order.

¡ WINDSOR LIFE READ-ALOUD FOR LOW VISION SUPPORT: Do you struggle to read the Windsor Life newspaper but want to hear all the updates? Once a month we will have a staff person available to read the information to you. The next read-alouds will be Tuesday, November 2, and Monday, December 6, at 10 a.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. If you have questions, call Susan Hunt, Activities Office: 720-862-1520.

¡ WHAT’S THE FERMENTED FUSS, AND THE WONDERS OF APPLE CIDER VINEGAR: Thursday, November 4, 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Presented by Nutritional Health Coach Juli Baumblatt from Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage. Learn about the benefits of fermented foods on the gut and beyond, supporting other areas of health, and ways to incorporate fermented foods into your diet. Next, we will move on to the benefits of apple cider vinegar. It provides a laundry list of health benefits… heck, you can even do

your laundry in it! Learn how to use apple cider vinegar to support blood sugar regulation, a healthy body weight, heart health, and more. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ HOLIDAY ART MARKET SHOW

& SALE with the WG ART CLUB: Saturday, November 6, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Each artist will be displaying and selling their own work. The show will feature paintings, photography, 3D works, cards, gift items, refreshments and much more. Stop in and browse and support our WG Art Club.

Admission is FREE

¡ DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION PRESENTATIONS AND DISCUSSIONS: Two Mondays in November, November 8 and 15, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., in CENTERPOINT. You don’t have to go far to see or hear the words “diversity”, “equity” or “inclusion” being used in conversation and the media. But what do those words mean, and how are they used to describe societal and community opportunities and challenges?

Join our speaker, Jameka Lewis, for a two-part introduction to diversity, equity and inclusion, and conversation on how those concepts show up in your life and in your community. We welcome all who are curious to attend and encourage active participation throughout the series. A complimentary lunch will be provided for those attending, beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Please sign up at the Activities Desk. FREE Thanks to our partners at Denver Public Library for sponsoring this discussion.

Session #1: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (and You). Monday, November 8, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in CENTERPOINT

Session #2: Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (and Your Community). Monday, November 15, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in CENTERPOINT

Speaker Bio: Jameka Lewis is the Senior Librarian at the Blair-Caldwell African American Research Library in Denver. Jameka has served as a guest speaker for such organizations as

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SPECIAL CATERED EVENTS: BUFFET OR TO-GO

¡ SUNDAY BRUNCH: Sunday, November 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Enjoy a hot, catered brunch buffet with egg and sausage souffle, hash browns, fruit, a sweet treat, orange juice and coffee.

Tickets are $18 at the Activities Desk through Friday, November 12, 12 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance; no walk-ups permitted. To-go orders can be arranged. Please give notice of any dietary allergies or to-go preference at time of ticket purchase.

¡ THANKSGIVING MEAL: Wednesday, November 24, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Bring your family or neighbors to enjoy a catered Thanksgiving buffet together. The menu includes turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, cranberry salad, and dessert. Coffee, iced tea, and water included. Tickets are $23 at the Activities Desk until Monday, November 22. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time; no walk-ups permitted. To-go orders in lieu of dine-in can be arranged. Please give notice of any dietary allergies or to-go preference at time of ticket purchase.

FOOD TRUCK DAYS 11 A.M. TO 2 P.M. IN THE AUDITORIUM PARKING LOT

, November 2 CAPITAL CITY WRAPS

$5 - $13 Wraps, Flatbread Pizza, & Jalapeno Poppers

November 9 COLORADO PIG RIG

$5 - $13 BBQ, Sandwiches, Tacos, & Tater Tots

November 16 MAC N’ NOODLES

$6 - $13 Gourmet Mac N’ Cheese, Tater Tots, & Mozzarella Sticks

November 19 TURKISH CHEF

$5- $15 Kabob Plates (Chicken, Lamb or Falafel), Fries, Hummus & Baklava

November 20 BURGER BUS

$5 - $16 Burgers, Fried Mac N’ Cheese, & Homemade Potato Chips

November 23 GYRO KING

$5 - $16 Gyros, Falafel, Souvlaki, & Spanakopita

November 30 TACO STAO

$3 - $12 Mexican Cuisine, Tacos, Bowls & Burritos

the Denver Center for the Performing Arts, Denver Pop Culture Con, the Denver Jewish Community Center, the University of Denver and various radio and television stations. She enjoys educating others on various aspects of diversity and culture.

¡ RESERVATION DAY FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE: Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 10, at 9 a.m. at the Activities Office. As always, you will select your table location but seats are on a first-come, firstserve basis.

Ring in 2022 and kick off the association’s 60th anniversary celebrations at the New Year’s Eve Dance in the AUDITORIUM! This year’s event will not include dinner, but will feature an evening of dessert, dancing and live music! Music: Tom and Shirley Yook will perform from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Dessert Bar: 8 p.m. with a variety of cakes, cookies and crème puffs. A sparkling cider toast will complete the celebration. Residents only $12 and non-residents $18 per person.

¡ CHILDREN’S LITERATURE –FABLES, FOLK TALES AND FAIRY TALES, A PRESENTATION BY KATHLEEN

ARNOLD: Wednesday, November 10, 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Many children’s stories can be traced back to ancient myths, legends, folklore or poetry that were used to educate and entertain. While parents love relating their favorite fairy tales to their young children, the dark, frightening and often gruesome plot lines of the original stories were intended for adult audiences, not youngsters. stories are for all ages.

FREE. Sign up at the Activities Desk. This event is sponsored by Cherry Creek Retirement Village.

¡ VETERANS DAY CONTINENTAL BREAKFAST RECEPTION: Thursday, November 11, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the COLORADO ROOM. Join us for a delicious breakfast, a coffee and juice bar, and some more goodies as we thank our veterans for their service and sacrifices.

¡ ACTIVE MINDS – VETERANS DAY: Thursday, November 11, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Veterans Day originally honored the military personnel who served in WWI. Currently the holiday celebrates the contributions of all living U.S. veterans, of which there are over 20 million. Join Active Minds as we explore the significance of this holiday and the issues and contributions of those who have served our country in war and peacetime.

FREE. Sign up at the Activities Desk. This event is brought to you by Windsor Gardens, Five Star Residences, Garden Plaza, Kaiser Permanente, Springbrooke Senior Living and Active Minds.

¡ HAZEL MILLER CONCERT – WG PREMIER CONCERT SERIES: Thursday, November 11, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) in the AUDITORIUM. Colorado-based music icon Hazel Miller has a reputation for "Bringing it.” Her powerful voice stands out and her beautiful spirit shines through to the delight of her loyal fans. With Hazel Miller and The Collective, you get original, jazz, blues, R&B, and popular music, each song with the band's own flavor! We are excited to have Hazel Miller

Tickets are $18 at the Activities Desk. NOTE: Masks are expected to be worn for events where 100+ people are in attendance, regardless of vaccination status.

¡ MONEY-SAVING RESOURCES with DENVER HUMAN SERVICES: Interested in learning about resources that can help keep money in your pocket? Are you on a fixed, low income? Denver Human Services (DHS) has several money-saving resources that you may qualify for! Join us on Friday, November 12, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT for a DHS resource fair featuring: Food Assistance, Medicare Savings, Property Tax Credits and Rebates, Rent and Heat Credits, Energy Assistance and more! Advisors with DHS will return the following week for one-on-one application assistance.

FREE. Sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ COMMUNITY CENTER TOURS FOR RESIDENTS: Saturday, November 13, at 10 a.m. Meet our resident tour guide at the CenterPoint fireplace (inside the entrance of 597 S. Clinton St.). Are you a new (or longtime) resident and don’t know where to find the yoga class, the Activities Desk or the WG Library? We want to help you get acquainted with the WG community center, so you can easily find those groups, classes and events you are interested in! Join the Activities Department for a short community center tour, only one hour. You will receive a goodie bag and info on the various activities happening at WG!

¡ SUNDAY BRUNCH catered by FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Sunday, November 14, from

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hot, catered brunch buffet with egg and sausage souffles, hash browns, fruit, a sweet treat, orange juice and coffee. Dine-in or to-go! Tickets are $18 at the Activities Desk through Friday, November 12, 12 p.m. Tickets must be purchased in advance; no walk-ups permitted. To-go orders can be arranged. Please give notice of any dietary allergies or to-go preference at time of ticket purchase.

¡ ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR: Friday, November 19, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, November 20, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. We will have 55+ craft booths for you to shop in the AUDITORIUM, COLORADO ROOM (above the Auditorium) and CENTERPOINT. Get a jump on your holiday shopping right here at WG with a large selection of gift items and holiday treasures, including Christmas ornaments, handmade cards, jewelry, knit and crochet items, handmade fabric items, jams and jellies and much more! Enjoy some hot chocolate and cookies in the Aspen Room when you are ready for a break. Admission is FREE.

**We are still accepting applications for crafters at the Activities Office. A few double tables are still available in the Colorado Room.

¡ THANKSGIVING MEAL AT WG catered by FOOD FOR THOUGHT: Wednesday, November 24, from 4:30 p.m.

to 6:30 p.m. Bring your family or neighbors to enjoy a catered Thanksgiving buffet together. The menu includes turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes and gravy, green bean casserole, cranberry salad and dessert. Coffee, iced tea, and water included.

Tickets are $23 at the Activities Desk until Monday, November 22. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time; no walk-ups permitted. To-go orders in lieu of dine-in can be arranged. Please give notice of any dietary allergies at time of ticket purchase.

¡ HANUKKAH PARTY: Thursday, December 2, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. It’s that time of year again and we are celebrating the festival of lights with our Hannukah party! Latkes, sufganiyot and plenty of gelt will be served, finishing up with the lighting of that night’s candle on our community menorah. Family and friends are welcome!

¡ ”MURDER AT AUNT AGATHA’S”

PRESENTED BY THE WG DRAMA CLASS: Saturday, December 4, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 5, at 2 p.m. The news of Aunt Agatha’s death has spread quickly to her greedy, unpredictable relatives. Whether it is the formerly rich VanVleets, the nerdy Earls, the hillbilly McSwines, a B-movie starlet, or the sweet Rose Bloom, all hope to inherit something. But according to Aunt Agatha’s will,

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they must all spend one night in her mansion. Seems harmless enough to the unsuspecting group. But who will survive till the morning? Will you be able to solve the mystery before the end of the play?

Tickets are $5 at the Activities Desk.

¡ CHRISTMAS TRADITIONS FROM AROUND THE WORLD, A PRESENTATION BY KATHLEEN ARNOLD:

Wednesday, December 8, 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Many of us don’t realize that the holiday traditions, customs and cuisine that we celebrate come from different places around the world and go back hundreds even thousands of years before Christianity was born. Join Kathleen Arnold for this enlightening presentation.

FREE. Sign up at the Activities Desk. This event is sponsored by Cherry Creek Retirement Village.

¡ CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS:

Wednesday, December 15, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Bring your favorite homemade holiday cookies, treats or veggies, and we’ll provide the hot chocolate and coffee. Live entertainment performed by the Denver Dolls. The winners of the WG Holiday Lights Contest will be announced with prizes awarded. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk so that we can plan for beverages and seating.

GREEN BOOK

Two different movies every month!

Bring your friends and family!

WG AUDITORIUM

Cost: $5 per person includes a great movie, a small bag of popcorn, soda or water and candy. Tickets are purchased at the door. Please, no bills larger than $20.

Whenever possible Closed Captioning is utilized.

Saturday, November 13, 2 p.m.

“The Courier” is a true-life spy thriller, the story of an unassuming British businessman, Greville Wynne (Benedict Cumberbatch), recruited into one of the greatest international conflicts in history. At the behest of the UK's MI-6 and a CIA operative (Rachel Brosnahan), he forms a covert, dangerous partnership with Soviet officer Oleg Penkovsky (Merab Ninidze) in an effort to provide crucial intelligence needed to prevent a nuclear confrontation and defuse the Cuban Missile Crisis. Rated: PG-13 (Partial nudity, brief strong language, smoking throughout, violence). Runtime: 1 hour 51 minutes.

Saturday, November 27, 2 p.m.

Dr. Don Shirley is a world-class AfricanAmerican pianist who's about to embark on a concert tour in the Deep South in 1962. In need of a driver and protection, Shirley recruits Tony Lip, a tough-talking bouncer from an ItalianAmerican neighborhood in the Bronx. Despite their differences, the two men soon develop an unexpected bond while confronting racism and danger in an era of segregation. Rated: PG-13 (racial epithets, language, thematic content, smoking, some violence, suggestive material). Runtime: 2 hour 10 minutes.

Movie Tech & Other Volunteers Wanted! We are signing up and training movie technicians, cashiers, and concessions volunteers. The role of movie tech may seem daunting at first, but no worries, Bob Hamblin will train you on everything you need to know! These positions are for once-a-month on a Saturday afternoon. Volunteers get to attend the movies for FREE! If you have any interest, please contact Bob at blhamblin2@gmail.com

NOTE: Masks are expected to be worn for events where 100+ people are in attendance, regardless of vaccination status.

¡ HAZEL MILLER CONCERT:

Thursday, November 11, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) in the AUDITORIUM. Coloradobased music icon Hazel Miller has a reputation for "Bringing it.” Her powerful voice stands out and her beautiful spirit shines through to the delight of her loyal fans. With Hazel Miller and The Collective, you get original, jazz, blues, R&Bs, and popular music, each song with the band's own flavor! Guaranteed to rock the

¡ 2ND FRIDAY NIGHT BALLROOM

DANCE will be held on November 12 with live music entertainment by Bryce and Cindy from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Cookies and punch will be served. Come socialize and dance the night away! Business casual attire, please.

Cost at the door: $5 per resident; $8 for non-residents.

house. We are excited to have Hazel Miller returning to our stage as we bring back the WG Premier Concert Series! Tickets are $18 at the Activities Desk.

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¡ TECHNOLOGY SERIES IN PARTNERSHIP WITH SENIOR PLANET AND KAVOD ON THE ROAD: 2nd Monday of the month from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. via Zoom. A Senior Planet rep will be speaking on different topics related to the virtual world! November’s topic is Twitter. December, we’ll be discussing smart homes. FREE. Register online at: www. kavodseniorlife.org/signup/.

¡ CURRENT EVENTS HOSTED BY STAENBERG-LOUP JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER: Led by community members, Current Events is a weekly program that meets on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and offers relevant, timely discussions on books, politics, climate change, music and so much more. All political backgrounds are welcome. Come join us and schmooz with folks during and after. Coffee included! FREE. Located at the JCC Denver (350 S. Dahlia St. Denver, CO 80246). Have a fun topic or passionate project you’d like to present to the group? If you are interested in speaking at Current Events, please contact

¡

COLORADO JAZZ REPERTORY ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY CONCERT:

Thursday, December 9, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) in the AUDITORIUM. We are excited to have the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra

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¡ RESERVATION DAY FOR NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE: Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 10 at 9 a.m. through the Activities Office. As always, you will select your table location but seats are on a first come first serve basis.

Ring in 2022 and kick off the association’s 60th anniversary celebrations at the New Year’s Eve Dance in the Windsor Gardens AUDITORIUM!

(CJRO) return to Windsor Gardens – this time with a holiday concert! Founded in 2012 with the mission to perform the best music with the best musicians, CJRO does just that and more. Their music has been enjoyed by sold-out crowds across Colorado at venues like the Arvada Center, PACE Center in Parker, the Rialto Theater, and countless jazz festivals throughout the area. Tickets are $16 at the Activities Desk.

This year’s event will not include dinner, but will feature an evening of dessert, dancing and live music! Music: Tom and Shirley Yook will perform from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. Dessert Bar: 8 p.m. with a variety of cakes, cookies and crème puffs. A sparkling cider toast will complete the celebration.

Cost: Residents only $12 and non-residents $18 per person.

Rachel Seiger at rseiger@jccdenver.org to learn more.

¡ MEMORY CAFÉ: Memory Cafe is a fun place to socialize, relax, and engage with people experiencing memory loss along with their friends, family members, and caregivers. Each cafe has a unique focus to facilitate social connection and joy. For more information, visit denverlibrary.org/memorycafe.

Tuesday, November 2, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Virtual Memory Cafe on Zoom with the Denver Art Museum.

Tuesday, November 9, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. In-person Memory Cafe @ Schlessman. Program to be determined.

Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m.: InPerson Memory Cafe @ SchlessmanSucculent Gardens presented by the Denver Botanic Gardens

¡ MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION ONLINE WITH DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Fridays, November 5, 12, 19 and 26, from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. A regular meditation

practice can help you cultivate kindness and inner peace – two things we desperately need in these stressful times. Join us for a lesson on mindfulness themes followed by 30 minutes of practice. For more information and to register visit bit.ly/DPL-Meditation

¡ INSIDE THE ARTIST'S STUDIO: Join Denver Public Library and Think 360 Arts for Inside the Artist’s Studio! This series provides a behind-the-scenes look at an artist’s life, vision and business. Local artists will share their art-making process live from their studio! Registration required at bit.ly/DPL-Artist

Monday, November 8, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., via Zoom: Adri Norris, PAINTING

Monday, November 22, 12 p.m. to 1 p.m., via Zoom: Bianca Mikahn, WORLD ART

¡ WELCOME TO CAREGIVING

LAND: AN ORIENTATION AND ROADMAP FOR YOUR CAREGIVING JOURNEY ONLINE WITH DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Tuesday, November 9, 12 p.m. to

1:30 p.m. Becoming a caregiver can often feel like traveling to an unfamiliar and upside-down world with its own language and culture. We will cover the legal, financial, and emotional landscape, and touch on useful resources and strategies. Go to bit.ly/DPL-caregiversmonth for more information and to register. Questions, email Amy DelPo at adelpo@denverlibrary.org.

¡ BINGO! ONLINE WITH DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Wednesday, November 10, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Join us every other Wednesday to play a few rounds of virtual bingo! Prizes for each winning player. Learn more at bit.ly/DPLbingo

¡ VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST:

Thursday, November 11, at 8:20 a.m. Veterans and their families are invited to a short program and light breakfast at the Challenge School (9659 E Mississippi Ave., Denver). Please RSVP to Challenge School at 720-747-2100.

¡ LOWRY SPEAKER SERIES VETERANS DAY PRESENTATION:

Thursday, November 11, from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the Eisenhower Chapel (293 Roslyn Street). Lisette Clemons, a teacher, wife of Dean Clemons, USAF (Retired) and an Arlington Lady. The Arlington Ladies attend the funeral of every member of the United States armed forces who is buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Lisette

will talk about the background of the cemetery, the mission of the Arlington Ladies, and follow with stories about life on Lowry Air Force Base in its final years (her husband was the commander of the communications squadron at Lowry when it closed in 1994). This event is free, but reservations are suggested at: https:// lowryfoundation.org/events/

¡ REFLECTIVE STORYTELLING WEBINAR: Friday, November 12, 12 p.m. and Friday, December 10, 12 p.m. StoryCenter and Denver Public Library have teamed up to offer you a supportive, online space to practice reflective arts, mostly through writing, though often prompted by the sounds, smells, sights around us, the stories we're all carrying in these times. The facilitators will draw on their years of experience with first-person, traumainformed methods as they support the work of documenting extraordinary and everyday stories in these unprecedented times. During these 1hr 15m free sessions, participants are invited to express moments of daily experience that have challenged them deeply or uplifted their spirits in the time of COVID-19. For more information: https://www.storycenter.org/dplstorytelling-webinar

¡ SENIORS '88 presents “A SHOW TO REMEMBER?”: If you LOVE to LAUGH,

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¡ 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

¡ BRIDGE: THURSDAY NIGHT PARTY BRIDGE every Thursday night at 6:15 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Bring 5 nickels. Contact Pat Stein with any questions: 303-720-0504.

¡ BRIDGE: DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB meets in the ASPEN ROOM on Thursday afternoons from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. We ask that you come with a partner, if possible. Guests are always welcome! Call Rich Forney if you need a partner or have any questions 303-918-2081.

¡ CHESS: Interested in forming a chess club? New chess players would like to start a group to play chess once a week, at all levels. If you are interested or know anyone who is, please contact Catherine Elliott at 720-949-

0917. We look forward to hearing from you and meeting new chess enthusiasts.

¡ COMMUNITY GAME NIGHT: We love to play games, do you? Join us the 2nd Friday of every month in the ASPEN 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, Yahtzee, Po-ke-no or Taboo!

¡ MAHJONG: Mondays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the CARD ROOM. Contact Claire at 303739-0581 for further information.

¡ PINOCHLE: LADIES PINOCHLE played on Thursdays at 6:15 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. For information call Beverly Horn at 303364-8704.

¡ PINOCHLE: FRIDAY NIGHT PINOCHLE on Fridays, 6:15 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. For more information call 303-366-1367.

consider attending this Seniors ’88 show. Several WG residents act, sing and dance in this production that will be held at the Heather Gardens Clubhouse on Friday, November 12, Saturday, November 13, and Sunday, November 14, one evening show and two matinees. Tickets are $10. Purchase tickets at the Aurora Center for Active Adults or call Kelli at 928-970-1814.

¡ ART

JOURNALING FOR OLDER

ADULTS

ONLINE WITH

DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Tuesday, November 30, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Join us for creative self-care through art journaling! Each month we will create a new journal page exploring a medley of art mediums. The first 10 participants to register will receive supplies. All experience levels welcome. Email books@denverlibrary for help registering.

¡ THE KLEZ DISPENSERS: Come join us at JCC Denver as we marvel in the melodic sounds of traditional klezmer music with local klezmer trio, The Klez Dispensers. This festive Hanukkah concert will be on Friday, December 3, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the JCC Social Hall (350 S. Dahlia St. Denver, CO 80246). Don’t forget to bring your dancing shoes to celebrate the holiday and enjoy the traditional sounds of Jewish folk music. Donations are highly appreciated. For questions, contact Rachel Seiger at rseiger@jccdenver.org.

¡ POKER: Wednesdays, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m., in the CARD ROOM. Dealer’s choice.

¡ 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 303-8853216.

¡ SCRABBLE GROUP meets every Monday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Join us for this popular crossword board game! Please wear a mask. Contact Beth Vaden at 303-875-3422 or par4beth@msn.com with any questions.

¡ ART CLUB: All meetings are on the 1st Friday of the month at 10 a.m. in the COLORADO ROOM. We have a brief meeting including a show and tell with $10 participant drawing followed by a demonstration. For more information on our club, contact marilynkdenver@aol.com. Check out our members' artwork in the display case in CenterPoint just outside the restaurant and in the monthly artist feature in Windsor Life. Our Holiday Art Market will be held Saturday, November 6, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT, featuring paintings, photography, 3-D works, cards and gift ideas from over 20 artists. There will be no regular meeting in November. Regular meetings will resume on Friday, December 3, in the COLORADO ROOM. For more information contact marilynkdenver@aol.com.

¡ CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTEERS, WG CHAPTER, will hold their regular monthly meeting on Monday, November 15, at 9:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Everyone is welcome to join us and hear speakers from Children’s Hospital Colorado inform us about the many areas we can support.

If you have any unused material to donate or would like to donate new boxes of crayons and coloring/activity books for the hospital patients, or for more information about our group, contact Linda Kumar, President, at 303-253-4201.

We are continuing our 40th anniversary cookbook sale at $5; they make great holiday and hostess gifts. If interested in purchasing one, contact Judy Kessenich at 720-324-8370.

¡ DEMOCRATIC CLUB: Join us on Tuesday, November 23, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Munchies at 6:30 p.m. in the meeting. Sallyanne Ofner will speak regarding the outcome of the very important redistricting process and Senior Citizen Property Tax. Sallyanne is a precinct committee person in Windsor Gardens as well as in a position of Democratic House District 6 leadership since 2007. Sallyanne is a Windsor Gardens resident and newly elected vice president of the WG Democrats. Pending confirmation, we are also hopeful to have State Representatives Steve Woodward and Emily Sirota along with Senator Chris Hansen.

New members are welcome to contact Sallyanne Ofner, 720-472-4632 or wgdemclub@gmail. com, to participate with our highly active WG Democrats group.

¡ DRUM CIRCLE will meet every Sunday, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST

beginning November 7. Bring your own drum and sit in an assigned seat during this one-hour event. The monthly indoor gathering is designed to accommodate requests for guidance for beginners or those wishing to improve their drumming skills. For more information contact Diane at 720-653-9354.

¡ ENCORE DANCE is a Windsor Gardens dance group. We have great fun dancing to show tunes, jazz, western, rock ‘n roll and big band sounds. You don’t need a partner or dance training. Exercise your body and brain and make new friends. Come join us on Thursdays, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., in the COLORADO ROOM. Contact Hillary Hutson, spicy47@comcast.net, 303-9194512.

¡ FLAG CORPS AT WG: Are you passionate about our nation’s flag? Do you post the flag for your building? This group was formed to offer an opportunity for those who hold a common interest to meet and share their knowledge of the flags of the United States and Colorado and promote their proper respect, handling and display. Join us every other month on the first Monday at 11 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Next meeting is December 6.

¡ FRIDAY FUN GOLF GROUP: Our third season is complete. We would like to thank some people that have been instrumental in getting this group up and running. Anita Matthews without whom we wouldn’t exist. Doug Mallon and his staff in the pro shop. The crew in the administrative offices who make sure the word gets out to everyone. Last but not least is Susan Pelissier, she works in the background but has been invaluable in helping to keep the group functioning. Thanks to all!

¡ GARDEN CLUB: If you have questions or would like to be added to the wait list, please contact the WCGC Board of Directors at boardwcgc@gmail.com.

¡ KARAOKE GROUP: If you enjoy singing in the car, in the shower, or just like to sing or listen to music, come share your joy with us at the WG Karaoke Group. We meet every 3rd Monday of the month in CENTERPOINT WEST from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Contact Becky Stefanski at bobbecstef@icloud.com or 303-945-1479 with questions.

¡ KNITTING & CROCHET: The Knitting and Crochet class will meet as a club while a replacement instructor is found. Feel free to join us on Mondays from 9 a.m. to noon in the SEWING ROOM.

¡ L.I.P.S. LADIES POOL meets every Friday from 10 a.m. to noon in the BILLIARDS ROOM. Beginners are always welcome. The last Friday of the month is co-ed playing time. Please wear a mask. Contact Beth Vaden at 303-8753422 or par4beth@msn.com with any questions.

¡ MARINE CORPS LEAGUE –WINDSOR MARINES/AUXILIARY will next meet on Tuesday, November 9, 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 if attending. Once a Marine – Always a Marine. Semper Fidelis

¡ OPTIMIST CLUB meets monthly on every third Wednesday. For more information, contact Carol 303-363-4113 or carolb495@ hotmail.com.

¡ PING PONG is available in the COLORADO ROOM on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. All levels are welcome: beginners to advanced. Keep an eye out for future workshops! Bring your own paddle if you have one, or there are some available to use.

¡ PRIDE WINDSOR GARDENS: We are a LGBTQ+ group and our allies that meet here at WG once a month as well as having meet-ups at least once a week at other places. If you would like to be added to our email list or would like more information, contact Dawn at Drsvamp2@aol.com or call/text 720-937-1007.

¡ QUILTS OF VALOR meets the first Friday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the SEWING ROOM. Quilts of Valor (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 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.

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a quilt, go to the website QOVF.org. Please join us on the first Friday of the month!

¡ REPUBLICAN CLUB: Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. All are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Kate Flaharty, djt2017@hotmail.com or 720-278-6670.

¡ RV & TENTERS CLUB: will meet on the 3rd Friday of every month in the ASPEN ROOM from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. No meeting in November due to the Craft Fair.

¡ TORAH DISCUSSION CLUB:: This brand-new club meets every Thursday, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. We are accepting new members to read and discuss the ancient Jewish Bible for a better understanding of what it means in today's society. Jewish and non-Jewish residents are invited. To join, please contact Irv Sternberg at 720-898-4444 or Nate Khodadad at 720-9895479.

¡ TIME4TAP: If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to tap dance or you’d like to renew your tap

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dance skills, Time4Tap is for you. We meet on Tuesdays in the AUDITORIUM. Intermediate/ advanced tap meets from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and beginners tap meets from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. If you have questions, call or email Julie Whalen at 303-550-5985 or jwhalen97@ comcast.net or just drop in on a Tuesday and make Time4Tap!

¡ WARM HEARTS WARM BABIES: Would you like to help make blankets and clothing for premature and newborn infants in crisis? All material and yarn will be furnished, or you can use your own stash. We meet the second Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Sewing Room. Limited seating. Contact Barbara at Ilove2sewbarb@gmail.com to get more information.

¡ WINDSORETTES GOLF LEAGUE:

The golf season ended the last Wednesday of September. The final Fun Day Luncheon was enjoyed by players and social members. Many thanks to the 2021 league board and members for a very successful year.

The fall banquet was held on Monday, October 11. Food-For-Thought provided the meal, new officers were voted in, 2021 Championship awards were presented and door prizes were raffled.

If you are interested in participating next season and would like to obtain more information regarding the Windsorettes, please feel free to contact Charlotte Engelbrecht (President) at 303341-4628 or Kristin Brotherton (Vice President) at 303-819-0130.

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

¡ WINDSOR WRITERS: Mondays at 9 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Join us for the joy of writing and sharing short pieces weekly on a variety of topics that members take turns in choosing. No qualifications needed, just creative folks who enjoy writing and sharing observations, ideas, and stories.

WG RV and Tenters Club Optimists 2021-2022 Board of Directors

¡ AL-ANON: Meets every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the DENVER ROOM.

¡ ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Zoom and in-person meetings are held in the ASPEN ROOM every Wednesday evening from

6 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, please call Sara at 720-544-1157.

¡ LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP meets by phone on the 3rd Monday of every month at 11 a.m., offering the opportunity to connect with others and learn about: current

research, recreation activities, assistive technology, low-vision resources, self-advocacy and independent living skills. Join Melanie Shotwell,

Visions Skills Educator, for this educational opportunity. If you would like to join the group by phone, please call 303-351-1684.

Beyond

All dressed up for the Flying W Ranch Country Dinner playhouse in Colorado Springs during a RV camping trip in Woodland Park, Colorado.

Left to right: Duane Nokes, Dave & Karen Davis, Kris Briggs, Stuart & Gerri Emery, Karen & Bob Choquette.

Tony Carpenter, Governor Elect, CO/WY District of Optimists International inducts the new officers and directors.

Left to right: Carol Brooks, Carol Hollomon, Caro McMurtry, Sharon Buchan, Susan Connors, Alice Barron, Barb Carignan, Bob Hamblin, Nancy Spencer and Mike Lopez.

For more information about the Optimists, contact Bob Hamblin at 720-360-7548.

¡ CATHOLIC MASS, FIRST FRIDAY: November’s First Friday Mass will be on Friday, November 5, at 9:30 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. All are welcome to join us.

¡ CATHOLIC MASS, SUNDAY: Catholic Mass is held on Sundays in

CENTERPOINT at 1 p.m. Masks are encouraged but not required. Catholic Scripture Study on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM.

¡ 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. Check out the Windsor Gardens Church Facebook page. Windsor Gardens Church invites the community to Thanksgiving service Thursday, November 25, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT.

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.

¡ RTD GROCERY TRIPS: Two Thursday trips to King Soopers and Safeway. Pickups at WG at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The bus stops at main entrance on Clinton St., continues around to E. Center Ave., S. Alton Way, S. Clinton St., and then exits on E. Center Ave.

Bus returns for pickups at King Soopers at 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.

Bus returns for pickups at Safeway at 11:20 a.m. and 12:20 p.m.

Bus fare is $1.50. Cash, RTD bus passes, tokens and free ride coupons accepted.

¡ RTD SHOPPING TRIPS: Weekly Friday trips to Target and Walmart at the Town Center at Aurora.

Pickups at WG at 9:40 a.m. The bus stops at the main entrance on Clinton St., continues around to E. Center Ave., S. Alton Way, and S. Clinton St., and then exits on E. Center Ave.

Bus returns for pickups at Target at 11:30 a.m. and at Walmart at 11:45 a.m.

Bus fare is $1.50. Cash, RTD bus passes, tokens and free ride coupons accepted.

¡ JEWELRY SALES & REPAIR in CENTERPOINT LOBBY on Thursday, November 11, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendor also puts magnets on necklaces to make them easier to hook. Cash, check, and credit cards accepted.

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

¡ 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.

¡ 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.

¡ 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 above the auditorium. Check-in no more than 5 minutes prior to your appointment. Reservations required. Please call 303-6986496 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

¡ MEDICARE 101 EDUCATIONAL CLASS WITH JACQUELINE BOCKAR: Saturday, November 13, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. MedicareSmart.org is a non-profit company that provides free general Medicare information, including annual changes to Medicare, and free one-on-one assistance with your plan coverage and options. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ RIDWELL RECYCLING PROGRAM: Wednesday, November 10, at 10 a.m. and Wednesday, November 17, at 3 p.m. in the CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Ridwell makes it easy to waste less by offering home pickups of items not accepted by normal recycling programs. Along with the core categories of plastic bags, batteries, light bulbs and clothing,

Ridwell commonly picks up specialty categories like electronics, baby items, art supplies and other items. Come ask questions, sign up for a subscription or join the effort!

¡ KAISER MEDICARE: Information sessions on November 10 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the COMMUNITY CENTER LOBBY, and on November 30 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST.

Theme: Leaves

Almost by Cindy Peters

My mother lived in the world of ‘almost.’ She would say, “Oh look the trees are almost budding” or “the leaves are almost turning color.” She would go on to say, “See that lovely house? We almost bought it.” My mom would continue with, “Look at the blouse I almost bought you,” or “We almost lived in Colorado Springs but moved to the Midwest instead because your dad’s deal fell through.”

It was amazing my mom had a reason why we did not settle in Colorado as she rarely had an explanation. However, it was my dad’s decision and not hers. I think perhaps my mother lived with some regrets. I think she would daydream about whether some of her ‘almosts’ would have become realities. Also, my mom lived during the Great Depression and I think money was always scarce for her. Over Labor Day weekend I was able to spend some time with my teenage granddaughter Mikaila, who lives in the mountains. We decided to walk through an arts and crafts festival in Avon. Mikaila was able to find a beautiful handwoven backpack which I bought for her. I knew I could not leave the festival without also purchasing something for granddaughter Aspine who decided not to attend. I

found a lovely skort which was partial skirt with a short underneath. It was blue and white but had white balls as fringes on the hem. I pondered on what to do and I went back to look at it three times. Finally, I showed the garment to Mikaila. I told her that I ‘almost’ bought this for Aspine but did not think she would like the hem. Mikaila told me it was a great item with a great price, and she would wear it if Aspine did not like it. I suddenly realized that I had become my mother as I had to tell someone about something I ‘almost’ bought. I rushed back and bought the last blue and white skort for Aspine. As it turned out Aspine loved it and wears it constantly.

I tried to visualize all the things in my life which would have been different if I hesitated with ‘almost’ instead of doing. I don’t believe in doing everything on impulse but there is something to be said for being decisive or taking a chance, and not always playing it safe. Sometimes I think it is important to taking a risk and let the chips fall where they may. There are no guarantees in this short life so sometimes why not venture out of one’s comfort zone and just go for it?

By the way, I ‘almost’ did not write this article, but I am glad that I did.

Autumn’s Song by Marilynn Reeves

These days I find myself sleeping in just a bit longer. Something about snuggling in warm blankets now that the morning air has become a bit cooler. Later, as I stir other ingredients into the softened butter for homemade Tollhouse cookies, I can smell the savory aroma of beef stew simmering in my crockpot for dinner. Comfort food. Our animal nature causes us to crave heartier foods this time of year, in preparation for the long, cold winter.

In the forest, bears are fattening up on fish and berries, and whatever else they can find – even raiding garbage cans that careless people have left out – for it won’t be long before they seek out their dens and settle in for a long winter’s nap. Hibernation is their way of surviving the cold winter months ahead.

Sadly, there seem to be fewer birds around now. I wonder if some of them still migrate south to warmer climates. The beautiful Canada geese who are the nemesis of our groundskeepers but bring joy to those such as I, seem to be sticking around throughout the four seasons now. Perhaps Denver has become their permanent home?

The radiant flowers of summer are gradually fading away, leaving only their hardier cousins to carry on throughout the fall, until some

Big tall piney has no leaves. The breeze un-slowed by any sleeves.

The needles long since fell away and so without them it will not sway.

Towering tall once evergreen, may have died from toxins mean. Around Tall Piney leaves now change… And soon they’ll fall, it’s nothing strange.

frosty night brings about their undoing, their heads bending down with the cold, their petals turning brown. But like the trees, some of them merely sleep through the winter and are reawakened with new growth the following spring.

Yet it is the trees themselves that are the true harbingers of autumn. For a few short weeks they put forth a blaze of glory – showing off their true colors – in the grand finale of the season, before their leaves also turn brown and brittle and the autumn wind sends them hurling and twirling down toward the ground. Then their naked branches reach up to the gray skies of winter, like twisted fingers thrusting toward heaven, as if beseeching benediction. But Mother Nature has deemed this forlorn beauty is for their own protection, for – like the bears – the trees also sleep through the cold months of winter, only to reawaken with hopeful buds early the following spring. But for now, I take pleasure in the quiet beauty of autumn. Enjoy its farewell colors, and the comfort of hearth and home. Time to set aside the frenetic play of summer. Time for rest. Time for contemplation. And a time for sleeping in.

Big Tall Piney by Eydie McDaniel

Leaves cascade from trees it’s true and tears fall down from humans too. Changes empowering all to thrive, because we change we are alive . If sad we feel to watch things fall, perhaps our loss will bless us all. Upon the ground the leaves will rot and feed the soil what it had not.

Then in the spring life grows anew. Because a change has paid its due. Change and losses keep us going. Both pain and joy are part of knowing.

Big Tall Piney Standing tall Gray as death fall after fall.

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GARAGE FOR RENT

FOR RENT UNDERGROUND GARAGE LOT #up25, space 63 (WG East. (enter from Dayton). $40/month or negotiable price. Call or email Pam 314603-4839, sedonadreamer@yahoo.com

HELP WANTED

HOUSE/PET SITTER WANTED for two senior Cockers. Well behaved, pet door, fenced yard. Need companionship and meds. Near WG. 303-399-4494..

HOMES FOR RENT

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

BEAUTIFUL GOLF COURSE VIEWS from lanai and both bedrooms 9340 E. Center Ave 11D. Penthouse like. 1-car end unit garage #105. Unobstructed magnificent views of golf course from bedrooms and lanai. $1,500/mo. $1,000 Security deposit. No pets. 720-229-8022.

STUNNING 2 BED/IBATH 945 sq. ft. 2nd floor end unit. Vaulted ceiling, gorgeous wood flooring. East facing unit looks over pretty courtyard near Centerpoint. Bus stop in front. $1,450 plus monthly cleaning fee. Call Lee 720227-4625.

IMMACUTATE TOTALLY REMODELED, one-bedroom penthouse condo; 2 AC units; Enclosed lanai with designer tile; Garage; 2 storage units; Next to amenities; No smoking; No pets; showing begin 12/1/21. Background check is required ($38 non-refundable fee). $1300/month. Call Susan (717)712-7997.

HOMES FOR SALE

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.

I’LL PURCHASE YOUR CONDO! Any condition. Quick close or flexible. WG experience, Colorado Company. 470-306-2624 Chelsea Properties, LLC.

ITEMS FOR SALE

BRAND NEW COUNTERTOP REFRIGERTOR for sale $75 or best offer. Call 706-832-3460.

ITEMS WANTED

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.

PETS

GOOD HOME WANTED: 2 Sweet Cats Need a home! My dear friend recently passed away, he lived at WG. He left behind 2 wonderful cats. A beautiful long hair Calico girl and a handsome tuxedo boy. I promised my friend I would find good homes for them. If interested, please call Stacey 303-910-6105.

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. 720-3636210.

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

CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE (CNA) – Personal care, companionship, transportation, hospice, grocery store runs, meal preparation, 24/7 care service & more. 20 years’ experience! Excellent references!! Maria H. (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, Mon-Fri 8AM-7PM to schedule.

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

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

FRIENDLY AND COMPASSIONATE COMPANION or pet care, please call Soledad, a Windsor Gardens resident 720-795-5804.

IN HOME PEDICURES & MANICURES 303-886-4028.

LOVING CARE HOME HEALTH SERVICES. Let me take care of you or your loved one. Over 38 years of experience. Sherry 720-320-2109.

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

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

FLOORING

Sky Rise Carpet Cleaning LLC

A Full Restorative Carpet Cleaning

Tile, Grout, Upholstery and Area rugs

Adam Hursh 720-251-5194

GARAGE DOORS

GDO Dynamics

Garage Door Openers & Parts

Scot Sturgis

5017 S. Gibralter Way 303-693-6894

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

Able Care Mobile Therapy

Physical Therapist to your home

Billed to Medicare B with ‘script. Call Lynne Grieve, P. T. 719-208-1593

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

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

Flexible and Reliable PC Days or Overnights

25 Years’ Experience

Jenny 720-620-0055

HOME CARE continued

Loving Care Home Health Services

Let me take care of you or your loved one Over 38 years of experience

720-320-2109

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. Complete unit remodels

Al 720-569-4195

Dustin Levin

For all your home remodeling needs Kitchens, bath, flooring WG experience Dustin 303-931-1187

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

All Pro Construction

Lanai enclosures, doors & windows

Warranty, quality craftmanship

Al 720-569-4195

LANAI ENCLOSURES continued

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

MOVING SERVICES

Retirement Home Movers

2 Men $100 per Hr. 3 Men $140 per Hr.

Open 7 Days a Week 8am-8pm John 720-975-3966

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

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

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

Coldwell Banker, Cheryl Lohuis

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

Grossman, Amy and Scott

See our Ad-Back Page of Windsor Life www.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

REAL ESTATE continued

Home Real Estate, Shirley Shideler

Windsor Gardens is My Home Too! 9355 E. Center Ave. #3-A, Denver, CO 303-503-0745 shideler3@gmail.com

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

Schoenecker & Co.

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

Senst, Sarah Broker Associate Broker’s Guild 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

1. What company has the game franchise for Uno, which celebrates its 50th anniversary this year?

2. When was Eritrea founded?

3. What is the most visited museum in the world?

4. How many chromosomes do humans have?

5. Who portrayed Columbo in the TV series that ran from 1968 to 2003?

Trivia by Carol Brooks