February 2022

WINDSOR

February 2022

PRESIDENT’S PEN

Dear WG Friends,

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There are people here at Windsor Gardens that quietly serve all of us and never ask for nor expect recognition. For example, for years Jeanne Lee has taken pictures of our events and our community to put in this paper and to post online. She interviews interesting residents and spotlights their achievements, but never asks for nor expects to be in the spotlight herself.

Michele Compton, Board President

Another example of a caring and serving resident is Donna Sanford. She has spent countless hours as the co-chair of both the Building Representative Committee and the Building Representative Zone Committee, going above and beyond to improve communication and better the community as a whole. Little known, but very important, are her roles in other committees. She has been the backbone for both the Board Election Committee and the Appeals Committee. Anytime a volunteer is needed to count ballots, stuff building reps’ packets, or set up or clean up after events, she is there.

There are so many other residents who graciously serve us and the community at large as building reps, committee members, watchdogs of our governing process, Children’s Hospital Colorado volunteers and Optimists. The list could go on and on. In this month as we celebrate Valentine’s Day, let's thank them for their heart to serve and for all their sacrifice of time and effort on behalf of all of us.

2022 Board Officers & Committees

OPERATIONS COMMITTEES

Executive Committee

y Michele Compton, President

y Dennis Knight, Vice President

y Mike Lopez, Treasurer

y Jane Doyle, Secretary

Appeals

y Bobbie Mays, Chair

y Jane Doyle, Board

y Sue Freehling, Resident

y Donna Sanford, Resident

y Jan Sheppard, Resident

Architectural Review

y Roni Reynolds, Chair

y Jane Doyle, Board

y Alice Barron, Resident

y Dick Gilmore, Resident

y Sally Holloway, Resident

y Janis Mayer, Resident

y Gay Ann Ost, Resident

Auditing

y Dean Deverick, Chair

y Roni Reynolds, Board

y Debra Adams, Resident

y Jeanne Lee, Resident

y Marilyn Tyler, Resident

Employee Relations/Safety

y Dean Deverick, Chair

y Bobbie Mays, Board

y Ginny Cox, Resident

y Lisa Davis, Resident

y Lanny Dick, Resident

y Barbara Ellis, Resident

y Patrice Tyler, Resident

y Maintenance Dept. Employee

y Grounds Dept. Employee

y Community Response Officer

Finance

y Mike Lopez, Chair

y Dean Deverick, Board

Activities

y Bobbie Mays, Chair

y Debra Adams, Resident

y Phyllis Davis, Resident

y Howard Fistell, Resident

y Sharon Roulhac, Resident

y Marilyn Tyler, Resident

Insurance

y Bobbie Mays, Chair

y Dennis Knight, Board

y Barb Ellis, Resident

y Marilyn Tyler, Resident

y Jo Umano, Resident

Long Range Planning & Innovation

y Dennis Knight, Chair

y Mike Lopez, Board

y Carl Bruckman, Resident

y Mona Knight, Resident

y Michael Powl, Resident

y Gary Roll, 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 Carolyn Wicker, Resident

y James Wright, Resident

Underground Garage

y Roni Reynolds, Board

y Mike Lopez, Board

y Carl Bruckman, Resident

y Barbara Dey, Resident

y Howard Fistell, Resident

y Reuel Hunt, Resident

y William Laub, Resident

y Jan Sheppard, Resident

COMMUNITY LIFE COMMITTEES

y Aly Shupe, Resident

y Shari Swickard, Resident

Windsor Gardens Association Contacts

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

Policy & Modification Administrator: Katie Monasmith, email: kmonasmith@ wgamail.com

Office Manager: Liz Nickel, email: lnickel@wgamail.com

Receptionists: Becca Hart, email: bhart@wgamail.com

Kacey Parker, email: kparker@wgamail.com

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

Accounting Manager: Debra Ford, email: dford@wgamail.com

Accountant: Kimberly Hernandez, email: khernandez@wgamail.com

Community Response

303-364-4924 communityresponse@wgamail.com

Chief of Community Response: Chris Scovil, email: cscovil@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

Facilities Maintenance

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

Grounds Maintenance

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

Board Members board@wgamail.com

y Dean Deverick, Board

y Kristin Brotherton, Resident

y Daniel Gamel, Resident

y Virginia Hansen, Resident

y Jo Bunton Keel, Resident

y Delores Shuster, Resident

y Beverly Williams, Resident

Board Election

y Dean Deverick, Chair

y Roni Reynolds, Board

y Alice Barron, Resident

y Robert Faux, Resident

y Gary Roll, Resident

y Patrice Tyler, Resident

Building Representative Zone

Committee (BRZC)

Roni Reynolds / Donna Sanford, Co-Chairs

Zone 1: Marilyn Tyler

Zone 2: Barb Penn

Zone 3: Mona Knight

Zone 4: Wes Smith

Zone 5: Lisa Davis

Zone 6: Barb Ellis

Zone 7: Jean McCoy

Community Life

y Jane Doyle, Chair

y Dennis Knight, Board

y Bonita Brown, Resident

y Jolene Cranston, Resident

y Eydie McDaniel, Resident

y Barbara Sauer, Resident

y Kelli Schuttinga, Resident

Golf

y Bobbie Mays, Chair

y Dean Deverick, Board

y Daniel Berman, Resident

y William D’Aubin, Resident

y Judy Tauchen, Resident

y Jo Umano, Resident

y James Wright, Resident

y Men’s League President, Dan Robinette

y Women’s League President, Charlotte Engelbrecht

Public Relations/Marketing

y Dennis Knight, Chair

y Mike Lopez, Board

y Debra Adams, Resident

y Jeanne Lee, Resident

y Kelli Schuttinga, Resident

y Kathy Young, Resident Restaurant

y Mike Lopez, Chair

y Jane Doyle, Board

y Alice Barron, Resident

y Catherine Elliott, Resident

y Robert Faux, Resident

y Ann-Marie Jackson, Resident

y Susan Schmidt, Resident

Revenue Exploration

y Dennis Knight, Chair

y Bobbie Mays, Board

y Howard Fistell, Resident

y Reuel Hunt, Resident

y John Young, Non-resident owner

President: Michele Compton

Vice Pres.: Dennis Knight

Treasurer: Mike Lopez

Secretary: Jane Doyle

Asst. Treasurer: Dean Deverick

Asst. Secretary: Bobbie Mays

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 are 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

Thursday, February 24, 6 p.m.

Please see more information regarding meeting attendance on page 9.

To join the meeting by computer use the below link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81668122871

To join by phone:

1. Call from any phone: 720-928-9299.

2. You will be prompted to enter the meeting ID: 816 6812 2871 #

3. You may be put on a brief hold before you join the meeting. COMMITTEE MEETINGS

With the continuation of the face covering order, we will hold committee meetings via Zoom for the month of February. In the case of the board meeting, staff and board members have been fully vaccinated, and it is possible to hold meetings in person; however, guests and audience members will need to plan to participate via Zoom.

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

Join Zoom Meeting 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 in the below schedule.

Board of Directors Friday, February 25, 9:30 a.m. Meeting ID: 815 1098 1111

Board Working Session

ID: 883 9459 9530

Building Rep. Zone Committee

: 584597

February 22, 9:30 a.m.

: 498896

February 17, 9:30 a.m.

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

Masking Up

Most of the people seem to be following the indoor mask mandate … However, every day I come across someone in the elevator or the hallway without a mask or with it dragging down on their chin. Especially prominent seems to be the idea, ”I can dash from my car, take the elevator and hurry to my apartment, without a mask, and it won’t matter.”

: 087584 Community Life Committee

Policy Committee

ID: 899 0882 0763

ID: 841 2765 4849

February 18, 9:30 a.m.

It does matter!

Current mask research is even showing that cloth masks are not the best protection against Omicron and switching to N95 masks might be prudent.

J. Celeste

Realtor Lockboxes in Building Lobbies

: 009436

Wednesday, February 9, 10 a.m.

Meeting ID: 878 7018 0391

Public Relations Committee

Passcode: 871238

Thursday, February 3, 9:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 886 9010 4500

Restaurant Committee

Passcode: 677778

Tuesday, February 8, 3 p.m.

Meeting ID: 854 0095 8652 Passcode: 245765

President’s Day

Sometime in January, the lobby wall box that holds realtor lockboxes was removed from the wall at 755 S Alton. Within the lockboxes, are not only the keys to condos for sale, but also building keys. A Pilera message was sent to the residents of this building. The repercussions of this means the perpetrators had access to this building, and its residents were in a vulnerable position. This was an ongoing issue in Heather Gardens, but in 2019, Heather Gardens implemented a system which did away with lockboxes in the lobby.

Unfortunately, crime is on the upswing with several vehicles already being stolen in our community. Windsor Gardens' management is monitoring this situation. In order to assist, if you notice the large box in your building lobby that is for realtors' access (contains

Association Offices Closed

Monday, February 21, 2022

Memorial Day Monday, May 30, 2022

Independence Day

Labor Day

Monday, July 4, 2022

Monday, September 5, 2022

Thanksgiving Holiday

Christmas Holiday

New Year’s Holiday

LETTERS continued on page 5

Thursday, November 24, 2022

Friday, November 25, 2022

Friday, December 23, 2022

Monday, December 26, 2022

Monday, January 2, 2023

WGA ANNUAL MEETING

Delayed Content due to Transition to New Publisher

Due to a transition to a new publisher for Windsor Life, it was necessary for this month's issue to go to press earlier than usual with our current publisher. Because of the bumped up production schedule some of our regularly published content could not be included in this issue. The "Board in Motion" column and the maintenance and grounds updates from the general manager will be back in the March issue of Windsor Life.

Proposed Policy Amendment

The below proposed amendment to the Key Control Policy will be voted on by the board of directors at their meeting on February 25, 2022 (details 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.

KEY CONTROL POLICY

The proposed amendment will replace the LOCKBOX USAGE section with the following:

LOCK BOX USAGE

For the convenience of realtors, the Association provides realtor boxes in the lobbies of four-story buildings and adjacent to the main entrance of two-story buildings. These realtor boxes are for the exclusive use of realtors representing current owners whose units are listed for sale.

When a lockbox is placed in the realtor box, it should be labeled with the listing agent’s name, contact information, unit number and date it was first placed in the realtor box. After the unit has been sold and the new owner has possession of the unit, the lockbox must be removed within 5 days.

Lockboxes may not be used to provide keys to vendors, contractors, care providers, family, or for any other purposes. Community

Response will remove lockboxes that are in the realtor box and do not meet the above criteria or if they are found anywhere else in the building.

If an owner uses a lockbox or allows a realtor or other party to use a lockbox, owner agrees to indemnify the Association for any claims made against the Association arising out of or related to use of keys in the lockbox.

The Association will not be held responsible for lost or stolen keys associated with the use of the realtor box and lockboxes. Owners who use the realtor box for a lockbox that is not related to an active sales listing for their unit, will be held responsible for the cost of rekeying the building if the lockbox is stolen or the keys are reported missing.

LETTERS continued from page 3

multiple lockboxes) is open or has been removed, please report this immediately to Windsor Gardens Community Response and/or the office! Please submit any other suggestions that you may have. Thank you.

Susan Gibson

Response to "Realtor Lockboxes in Building Lobbies"

Dear Susan,

Thank you for your letter regarding the recent theft at 755 S. Alton Way, building 20. We received one report of a stolen lockbox which contained one building key. This is a very concerning occurrence and fortunately we have not had any repeat incidents. It is not common for Windsor Gardens to rekey a building in response to one building key being stolen or misplaced, but as a precaution, a decision was made to do so.

We plan to continue to allow the realtor boxes as it is a system that has worked for several years with minimal issues. As you noted, the association will continue to monitor this situation and discuss any necessary modifications to our system on an as needed basis.

A draft amendment to the Key Control Policy was approved by the policy committee and board of directors this month. The proposed revision is published in this issue of Windsor Life for owner review. The amendment clarifies that the realtor boxes are for the convenience of real estate professionals and owners who have their unit on the market for sale. It is an owner’s decision to allow the realtor to use a lockbox for access to the building and unit, and the owner needs to understand the potential risk involved. Lockboxes are not to be used for other purposes, nor are they to be located anywhere else

in the building. The policy amendment will be on the agenda for final approval at the February board meeting. Please review the proposed policy amendment in detail on page 5.

It is important to note that the theft of the realtor box is one example of a stolen building key, but building keys are misplaced or given to non-residents on a regular basis. Residents should not assume that the security door access is limited to residents of the building and authorized personnel. It is important for residents to lock their unit doors at all times. Finally, residents are strongly encouraged not to loan or give building keys to unauthorized individuals.

Rebecca Zazueta, General Manager

Snow Removal

I want to begin by thanking all of the employees of Windsor Gardens for the job they do in making our community a place we can proudly call home, regardless of the season; beautifully landscaped in the spring and summer and safe and clean when fall and winter arrive.

We have finally gotten some snow, and, as always, they did a great job removing the snow from the sidewalks and the streets, when you consider the fact that we have people living in this community who ignore the rules and regulations that apply to removing vehicles from the street when snow is in the forecast. Do they think these rules do not apply to them? Honestly, I cannot understand how it is difficult to follow these very simple rules.

Rules and regulations apply to all of us, so, please, remove your cars before it snows and make the job easier to complete for those who keep us all safe by clearing the sidewalks and the streets.

Debra Adams

COVID-19 Community Notices and Updates

CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES

RESIDENT COVID-19 CASES

There have been 38 positive COVID-19 cases since the January 2022 issue of Windsor Life. 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.

EMPLOYEE COVID-19 CASES

4 maintenance employees tested positive with 10 exposures.

Status of Residents with Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

March 2020 through January 21, 2022

Confirmed Deaths: 6

Residents Recovered / Discharged: 176

TOTAL CASES: 182

Residents in Rehab / Recovering Away from Unit: 1

COVID-19 Community Notices and Updates

QUARANTINE AND ISOLATION RECOMMENDATIONS FROM THE CDC

(as of January 20, 2022)

FREE AT-HOME TESTS AND MASKS

FREE AT-HOME COVID TESTS

QUARANTINE

Calculating Quarantine

The date of your exposure is considered day 0. Day 1 is the first full day after your last contact with a person who has had COVID-19. Stay home and away from other people for at least 5 days.

IF YOU were exposed to COVID-19 and are NOT up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations:

Quarantine for at least 5 days.

Stay home and quarantine for at least 5 full days. Wear a wellfitted mask if you must be around others in your home.

Get tested. Even if you don’t develop symptoms, get tested at least 5 days after you last had close contact with someone with COVID-19.

After quarantine:

Watch for symptoms until 10 days after you last had close contact with someone with COVID-19.

If you develop symptoms: Isolate immediately and get tested. Continue to stay home until you know the results. Wear a wellfitted mask around others.

Take precautions until day 10.

Wear a mask. Wear a well-fitted mask for 10 full days any time you are around others inside your home or in public. Do not go to places where you are unable to wear a mask. Avoid travel.

Avoid being around people who are at high risk.

IF YOU were exposed to COVID-19 and are up to date on COVID-19 vaccinations:

No quarantine. You do not need to stay home unless you develop symptoms.

Get tested. Even if you don’t develop symptoms, get tested at least 5 days after you last had close contact with someone with COVID-19.

Watch for symptoms until 10 days after you last had close contact with someone with COVID-19.

If you develop symptoms:

Isolate immediately and get tested.

Continue to stay home until you know the results. Wear a wellfitted mask around others.

Take precautions until day 10.

Wear a mask. Wear a well-fitted mask for 10 full days any time you are around others inside your home or in public. Do not go to places where you are unable to wear a mask. Avoid travel.

Avoid being around people who are at high risk.

IF YOU were exposed to COVID-19 and had confirmed COVID-19 within the past 90 days (you tested positive using a viral test): No quarantine. You do not need to stay home unless you develop symptoms.

Watch for symptoms until 10 days after you last had close contact with someone with COVID-19.

Sign up to receive four free at-home COVID tests. Here is the link: https://special.usps.com/testkits. If you need assistance with ordering the tests, you can call Susan Hunt in the Activities Department at 720862-1520.

FREE KN95 OR SURGICAL GRADE MASKS

The state is providing up to five free KN95 or surgical grade masks to Colorado residents. More information is available here: https:// covid19.colorado.gov/freemasks.

Masks are available for pick up during regular operating hours at all Denver Recreation Centers (except for La Alma, which is currently closed). Call the recreation center before heading out to pick up a mask. Masks are going quickly.

Masks are not available for pick up at any Denver library locations or fire stations.

NEARBY FREE TESTING LOCATIONS

In addition to at-home tests, COVID Check Colorado has made fast and accurate COVID-19 testing available to all Coloradans, free of charge. There are locations near Windsor Gardens, and they offer saliva and nasal testing. To register online go to: www.covidcheckcolorado.org.

DDPHE FACE COVERING ORDER

The Denver Department of Public Health and Environment face covering order requires everyone to wear a face covering within any public indoor space, regardless of vaccination status. This order has been extended through February 3, 2022, unless rescinded, superseded or amended.

Masks are Required INDOORS:

y When you leave your unit. Masks must be worn in building common areas, which include but are not limited to hallways, elevators, interior stairwells, laundry rooms and lobbies.

y When visiting the administrative office and when interacting with staff.

y When visiting other indoor common areas, which include but are not limited to CenterPoint, auditorium, locker rooms, all community bathrooms, fitness center, pro shop and when attending classes or activities Masks are required when entering and exiting the indoor pool area. Masks may be removed while swimming. Some activities and classes may have specific rules regarding masks. Please ask a staff member if you need guidance on when to wear a mask.

Masks are NOT Required OUTDOORS Take extra precaution around groups of people outdoors when you are unsure of others' vaccination status.

Masks are NOT Required:

y At home inside of your unit,

y In the car, or

y When it inhibits a person’s health.*

*Masks are not required if a mask inhibits a person’s health. Residents and visitors who do not wear masks are required to exercise proper physical distancing and should not go into areas where other residents and visitors are in close proximity.

QUARANTINE AND ISOLATION continued from page 7

If you develop symptoms:

Isolate immediately and get tested. Continue to stay home until you know the results. Wear a well-fitted mask around others. Take precautions until day 10.

Wear a mask. Wear a well-fitted mask for 10 full days any time you are around others inside your home or in public. Do not go to places where you are unable to wear a mask.

Avoid travel.

Avoid being around people who are at high risk.

ISOLATION

Calculating Isolation: Day 0 is your first day of symptoms or a positive viral test. Day 1 is the first full day after your symptoms developed or your test specimen was collected. If you have COVID-19 or have symptoms, isolate for at least 5 days.

IF YOU tested positive for COVID-19 or have symptoms, regardless of vaccination status:

Stay home for at least 5 days and isolate from others in your home. Wear a well-fitted mask if you must be around others in your home.

Ending isolation if you had symptoms: End isolation after 5 full days if you are fever-free for 24 hours (without the use of feverreducing medication) and your symptoms are improving.

Ending isolation if you did NOT have symptoms: End isolation after at least 5 full days after your positive test.

If you were severely ill with COVID-19: You should isolate for at least 10 days. Consult your doctor before ending isolation

Take precautions until day 10.

Wear a mask. Wear a well-fitted mask for 10 full days any time you are around others inside your home or in public. Do not go to places where you are unable to wear a mask.

Avoid travel.

Avoid being around people who are at high risk.

Ending isolation for people who were severely ill with COVID-19 or have a weakened immune system (immunocompromised):

People who are severely ill with COVID-19 (including those who were hospitalized or required intensive care or ventilation support) and people with compromised immune systems might need to isolate at home longer. They may also require testing with a viral test to determine when they can be around others. CDC recommends an isolation period of at least 10 and up to 20 days for people who were severely ill with COVID-19 and for people with weakened immune systems. Consult with your healthcare provider about when you can resume being around other people.

People who are immunocompromised should talk to their healthcare provider about the potential for reduced immune responses to COVID-19 vaccines and the need to continue to follow current prevention measures (including wearing a well-fitting mask, staying 6 feet apart from others they don’t live with, and avoiding crowds and poorly ventilated indoor spaces) to protect themselves against COVID-19 until advised otherwise by their healthcare provider. Close contacts of immunocompromised people—including household members—should also be encouraged to receive all recommended COVID-19 vaccine doses to help protect these people.

From the General Manager

Rebecca Zazueta

2022/2023 ASSOCIATION BUDGET REVIEW, ANNUAL MEETING AND BUDGET RATIFICATION BY MAIL-IN BALLOT

Presentation of Draft Budget at Finance Committee Meeting(s)

The first presentation of the draft 2022-2023 association budget will be at a special finance committee meeting on Friday, February 4, at 9:30 a.m. via Zoom. If needed, the budget discussion will continue at the regularly scheduled finance committee meeting on Friday, February 11, at 10:30 a.m. via Zoom. Please see page 3 for Zoom information for both meetings.

Official Notice of Annual Meeting and Mail-in Ballot for Budget Ratification

After the budget has been approved by the finance committee and the board of directors, an official mailing will be prepared and sent to all owners. The mailing will include a notice of the annual meeting and agenda, a copy of the approved budget and a mail-in ballot to vote on the ratification of the budget. This information is scheduled to be mailed by February 18.

WGA Annual Meeting

The Windsor Gardens Association Annual Meeting will be held on Thursday, February 24, at 6 p.m. Our goal is to offer an in-person meeting this year; however, seating may be limited in the auditorium and mask wearing will be required. Overflow seating will be available in the Colorado Room where the meeting will be viewable via Zoom. For those who wish to attend the meeting from home via Zoom, the meeting information and instructions are listed below. We will also have tablets available for residents to check-out if they would like to watch the meeting via Zoom but do not have a computer or wi-fi access at home. Please contact Cari Ervin, Community Life Manager at 720-862-1590 if you'd like a tablet. Finally, video of the meeting will also be viewable LIVE on the association’s Facebook page for owners to watch during the meeting or at their convenience before executing their mail-in ballot.

The main purpose of the annual meeting will be to present the approved 2022-2023 budget and provide instructions for voting on the ratification of the budget by mail-in ballot. Other agenda items for this meeting will include a financial summary and general overview of the association’s operations. Owners are encouraged to observe the finance committee meeting(s) in February if they would like budget information in advance of receiving the official mailing.

Annual Meeting Zoom Information

On Thursday, February 24, 6 p.m., you may join the meeting by computer or by phone.

To join by computer use the below link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81668122871

To join by phone:

1. Call from any phone 720-928-9299.

2. You will be prompted to enter the meeting ID: 816 6812 2871 #

3. You may be put on a brief hold before you join the meeting.

RSVP to Help Us Plan for the Virtual Annual Meeting

To help us plan for the upcoming annual meeting, please return the yellow RSVP postcard immediately upon receiving the official mailing, if you plan to attend. There will be a box on the postcard for you tell us if you will be participating via Zoom or in-person. The more we know about participation in advance of the meeting, the better prepared we will be.

Zoom offers free language interpretation services for nine different languages. If you are interested in listening to the meeting in a language other than English, please email Liz Nickel at lnickel@ wgamail.com by Monday, February 14.

Submit Your Budget Questions in Advance of the Annual Meeting

Due to the size of the virtual meeting, it will not be interactive or allow for owners to provide comments or ask live questions. As a result, a cut-out form is included below for owners to submit their questions in advance of the meeting. Because your budget copy and mail-in ballot will not be received until the week before the meeting, owners are encouraged to observe the budget discussions during the February finance committee meeting(s) listed above. Meeting minutes will also be posted on the association’s website for review following the committee meetings.

The cut-out with your questions regarding the budget must be received by the administrative office no later than February 21. There will be limited time during the annual meeting to answer questions, so we will

BUDGET AND ANNUAL MEETING continued on page 10

Questions I have about the WGA Annual Budget

Enforcement of New Parking Rules and Regulations to Begin March 2022

From Katie Monasmith, Policy and Modification Administrator

In September 2021, Windsor Gardens adopted new parking rules and regulations which require new parking permit decals to be issued for each vehicle parked in the community. Office Manager Liz Nickel and her team in the administrative office have gone door to door and met up with residents in parking lots and in the office to accomplish the goal. They have successfully reached at least 75% of the community and are actively working to bring this project to an end by reaching out to residents who did not submit vehicle information. A small percentage of residents do not have a vehicle anymore. In this case, we ask that they contact the association office at 303-364-7485 to report this information.

Regardless of location, each vehicle parked on Windsor Gardens property must have a parking permit visible and affixed to the inside rear window on the left-hand side. Those who have not yet participated

in the new decal project should bring their registration to the office and get a decal at the front desk. You can also email Liz, Becca or Kacey with your registration (see email addresses on page 2), and they can mail the decal to you if you cannot come in person.

As this project is nearing completion, we will transition the enforcement of the policy to Community Response. They will begin to inspect parking lots and issue parking/warning tickets to any vehicles without new parking permit decals unless the vehicle is in open, unassigned guest parking. Please review the parking policy on our website, located in the Resource Center, to ensure you are in compliance as we begin implementing our enforcement procedures in March. Also, as a friendly reminder, every effort must be made to remove exterior holiday decorations from the property promptly after January 31 and no later than February 28. Community Response will begin inspections for remaining decorations in March.

Having a Problem with your Washer or Dryer?

From Liz Nickel, Office Manager

Getting your laundry done is one of the essentials in life, and it can be very frustrating when there is a problem with one of your machines. Recently, we had a slew of calls stating that the washer or dryer or both washers or both dryers in a building were broken. By the time the resident called, they had lost their patience. It had been a week or more that their machines had been acting up.

I want to remind everyone that we have a process in place to mitigate the wait time of laundry machine repairs. First, place a work order online with CSC ServiceWorks, our laundry company vendor, detailing which machine by stating the machine number, what is wrong with the machine and your contact information. That last part is very important as the technicians are expected to reach out to you as the reporting person to let you know it is fixed or that they need to get a part from the shop and will return. Second, if you place a work order online but nobody

comes within 24 hours during the week, place another one. Third, if after another day that machine has not been serviced, call the admin office and ask for Liz Nickel or reach out to me by email. I have direct contact information for our local CSC office. We will communicate and make sure someone is on their way to fix the machine. Please don’t let these problems go longer than the third weekday before reaching out to me at 720-862-1531 or lnickel@wgamail.com.

For the above recent incident, I had not heard from anyone about the machines until it had been more than a week that they had been broken. So, I was surprised at how upset the residents were since I had not yet had the opportunity to help them. I’m happy to help, but I need to know that you need help.

One last thing, we have posters in the office with this process outlined. If your laundry room does not have one, please stop by or call us. We will get you one.

BUDGET AND ANNUAL MEETING continued from page 9

focus on the most commonly asked questions. If your questions are not answered, you may contact the office after the meeting or include your telephone number or email on the cut-out so that a staff member can contact you to discuss the budget.

Official Mail-In Ballot Voting Information

Owners are strongly encouraged to read the budget materials and to participate in the annual meeting before casting their vote on the mail-in ballot. Ballots will not be accepted until Friday, February 25, and will be due by 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, March 3. This will allow for owners to review the documentation that is included in the mailing and to watch the recorded meeting on our Facebook page if they were unable to attend the meeting on February 24.

All fully-executed ballots will be counted by volunteers on Friday, March 4, and the results will be announced by the end of the business day via Pilera.

Voting Requirements

1. You must be an owner in good standing with the association to vote.

2. If you make a mistake while executing your mail-in ballot and need a replacement, you will be required to return the original ballot to the administrative office.

3. There is one (1) vote per unit.

4. Only one (1) signature is required if there are multiple unit owners. Please feel free to include additional signatures if there is space to do so.

5. If you own your unit in the name of a LLC, trust or other entity, the ballot must be properly executed by the authorized officer or trustee.

6. If you are executing the ballot as the power of attorney for the owner, the power of attorney document must be on file with the association for the ballot to be valid.

Change in Ballot Wording

In prior years we have written the ballot to match the provision of Colorado law regarding the veto process. That wording is confusing and as a result we updated the ballot to simplify the voting process. Here is an example of what the wording will look like:

Please check one (1) box below to cast your vote. Read the options carefully:

 Ratify the 2022/2023 Budget (You are in favor of Approved Budget.)

 Veto the 2022/2023 Budget (You are not in favor of the Approved Budget.)

Important Note regarding the Budget Approval Process

According to Colorado Law, the budget will be deemed approved unless a majority of owners, which is the equivalent to 1,372 units, vetoes the budget.

Major Political Party Caucuses on Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Windsor Garden voters registered with either major party may vote at their respective caucus meetings on Tuesday, March 1, 2022. Meetings will elect delegates to the county assemblies and county central committees, vote on party platforms, and may include straw polls on various party candidates.

Democrats will meet in the Windsor Gardens auditorium. The doors will open at 6:30 p.m. and voting will start at 7 p.m. Republicans can pre-register for their caucus at caucus.cologop. org. After you enter your information at this site, it will give you your

caucus precinct location. The location, check-in and start times are to be determined. Check back at denvergop.org for updated information. You will need to know your precinct number for your caucus. You can get it on March 1, when you sign in with your party, but check-in will be quicker if you know it in advance. Our new precinct numbers for Windsor Gardens are 636 and 637.

For more information go to either denverdemocrats.org or denvergop. org online.

Welcome to Our New Neighbors

New Residents Orientation Schedule for February 2022

The association's administrative office will be holding several new resident orientation meetings in February. Masks are required for the in-person sessions.

Zoom Orientation

Tuesday, February 1, 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 #

YOU ARE INVITED TO WINDSOR GARDENS

4. When prompted enter the Password: 965605 # 5. You will then be put on hold for the host to allow you to join.

In-Person Orientations

Thursday, February 3, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Tuesday, February 8, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, February 17, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Tuesday, February 22, 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.

CHAT

Hosted by Roni Reynolds and Donna Sanford Co-Chairs Building Rep Committee

Have you attended new resident orientation and building rep orientation and still have questions or concerns about Windsor Gardens?

Join us to talk about your experience as a new resident, to ask questions you didn't think of before, to request information on a specific topic, or to discuss your concerns.

Our Newcomers Chat event will be held in the Colorado Room located on the second floor above the auditorium on:

Wednesday, February 2, 2022 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Kindly RSVP at 303-364-7485

Vehicle Thefts and Break-ins

From Chris Scovil, Chief of Community Response

In 2021, there were 104 reported incidents of vehicle break-ins and thefts. Out of the 104 reports, 23 vehicles were reported missing, and 28 catalytic converters were stolen or damaged. Most of the incidents occurred in August, with 14 reports. Parking lot 7 had the most vehicle criminal activity, with 11 incidents, followed by street parking with nine incidents. Parking lots 15 and 18 and underground parking lot 26 had eight incidents apiece, and lot 9 and upper parking lot 26 had seven reports. The remaining lots had five or fewer incidents.

September and October had the most stolen vehicle reports, with four reports apiece. Six vehicles were reported missing from the street, making street parking the area with the highest number of reported missing vehicles.

Some vehicles were recovered and returned to their owners after police found them in different areas of the metro area. A few vehicles were found parked in other areas of Windsor Gardens, either due

to forgetfulness or, in one case, a family member borrowed the car without telling anybody.

In 2020, we had 93 incidents involving vehicles, 20 of which were reported missing. 2020’s numbers are lower because of the stay-athome order that started in March 2020. When the restrictions began to ease, we saw a sharp increase in vehicle-related crime. That trend continues today. However, our vehicle crime is significantly lower than the surrounding Windsor neighborhoods. Our lower numbers can be attributed to proactive residents calling community response and 911 and armed community response officers patrolling the grounds. There are 2689 units within 154 acres, giving our section of the Windsor neighborhoods a higher chance of reporting suspicious activity than some of the other neighborhoods surrounding ours. Please continue to call Community Response if you see, hear or smell anything suspicious.

Community Response Activities, December 2021

Community Response Activities, January 1, 2022, through January 25, 2022

Dear Cop Shop:

@ WG

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

The is month the Cop Shop will be in CenterPoint on Monday, February 7; Friday, February 11; Monday, February 21, and Friday, February 25, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on all dates. You may also contact the Cop Shop at 303-329-0500 or leetsdalecopshop@hotmail.com.

Dear Cop Shop

I got a lot of gift cards this year and want to make sure I keep them safe. What are some ways to do that?

Happy

Dear Happy:

Congratulations on having thoughtful gift givers in your life! Gift cards are an extremely popular item. The first thing to remember is to treat your cards like cash. Keep them in a safe place at home. We assume you don’t leave your cash on the kitchen counter or coffee table. It’s

also wise not to carry your gift cards in your wallet until you are ready to use them. It might seem nice to have them available for a spur of the moment purchase but carrying them around for long periods of time increases the possibility of theft or loss. And rather than going online, check the card balance by calling the number on the back of the card.

It’s also wise to use them fairly quickly rather then keeping them for a rainy day sometime in the future. Consider this scenario: you get a

Down to Earth From Dana Cusack, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

2022 PLANTS OF THE YEAR

The National Garden Bureau has made their choices for the plants of the year. Each year they choose plants from several categories: annuals, perennials, bulbs, shrubs and for our garden clubbers an edible.

Gladiolus (bulb): Dramatic flowers grow from these bulbs (corms, to be exact) each summer.

Fun fact: Gladiolus are the official flower of the city of Greeley, it was once known as “Glad City”

Lilac (shrub): Lilacs produce beautiful flowers of many shades, a wonderful fragrance and are known to be drought tolerant.

Phlox (perennial): Phlox is a North American native wildflower that can really put on a show in the spring.

Verbena (annual): We use one variety that comes from the straw family in our annual flower program. It is called “Verbena

Buenos Aries”. It’s the tall purple flower, planted in the middle with the tall zinnias usually. There are also perennial varieties that are native to Colorado, like Glandularia bipinnatifida.

Salad greens (edible): Red lettuce, chicory, kale, arugula, spinach and more. This category is large, diverse and delicious. There are even some greens that grow wild in Colorado and can be foraged.

Peperomia (house plant): As the name suggests, this diverse family of plants comes from the pepper family. They are beautiful, unique and kind of fun to grow.

Well, there you have it, the plants for 2022. Keep your eyes out for these. I believe this is one of the better lists the National Garden Bureau has ever created.

DEAR COP SHOP continued from page 12

card for your favorite restaurant. It’s perfect for when family comes to visit in the fall. However, what if the restaurant (or retail store) goes out of business or bankrupt in the meantime? If the giver included the receipt with your card, keep it safe. You might be able to get a refund but not without lengthy and frustrating phone calls, etc.

Leetsdale Cop Shop is available to you at 303-329-0500 (call or text) or e-mail us at leetsdalecopshop@hotmail.com. If you need it, the non-emergency police number is 720-913-2000 option 0, and District 3 Police Department is at 720-913-1300.

The Cop Shop

Gladiolus, Nationa Garden Bureau's Bulb Plant of the Year

The Redistricting 2022 Process Wraps Up with Town Hall Meetings in February and March

From Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer, Denver City Council District 5

Every 10 years, when the U.S. Census data is released, Denver City Council is required to re-draw its council district boundaries. Redistricting seeks to create council districts that have roughly equal populations, are compact, and keep residents of established neighborhoods in the same council district. Redistricting helps ensure that every person has a voice in electing our local representatives. Denver City Council has worked hard to make the 2022 Redistricting process inclusive and accessible to all residents of Denver, and I encourage D5 residents to participate throughout the process.

During the first phase of the process in fall 2021, City Council sponsored a map drive on representable.org and asked residents to define their “communities of interest.” Thank you to the D5 residents who gave us their feedback. District 5 submitted 44 maps – more than any other council district!

The second phase of redistricting, which involves public meetings and utilizing an online software called Maptitude to draw council districts, is happening now. In January, council members began collaborating to draft the new proposed council maps. Maptitude’s public portal allows residents to propose your own council district maps as well.

In February and March, City Council will host six public Town Hall meetings to discuss how the census data impacts Denverites and give you an opportunity to share with councilmembers where you think council boundaries should be drawn.

There will be five community meetings on February 2, February 9, February 16, February 23 and March 2. A virtual meeting will also be held during one of these weeks. Check our communication channels for the dates, times and locations of these meetings. If you’re unable to make one of the meetings or would prefer to share your thoughts in writing, you can send an email to redistricting2022@denvergov. org, and emails will be shared with all councilmembers. You can also visit denvergov.org/Redistricting to find out more information. At denvergov.org/Redistricting, you can also sign up to receive updates in your inbox, or call Denver City Council at 720-337-2000 with additional questions.

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, and we’ll also keep you apprised of developments as they happen through our social media:

instagram.com/denvercouncil5 twitter.com/denvercouncil5

facebook.com/DenverCouncil5

South Dayton Street Traffic Study

Public Meeting and Survey

From the Office of Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer, Denver City Council District 5

PUBLIC ZOOM MEETING ON FEBRUARY 3

Councilwoman Sawyer's office will again partner with local traffic engineering firm Fehr and Peers and surrounding neighborhood organizations to conduct a traffic study for Dayton St. from Alameda Ave. to Mississippi Ave. The study will include surveys, data collection, and community meetings.

The first community meeting on Thursday, February 3, 2022, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. will be virtual on Zoom in a webinar format, allowing for typewritten questions and answers. The link for the meeting is: bit.ly/SDaytonMeeting1

ASL interpretation is available upon request a minimum of 3 days before the webinar. Please email SignLanguageServices@denvergov. org no later than Monday January 31, with that request.

DAYTON STREET TRAFFIC SURVEY

Help us improve safety on Dayton Street by taking our survey. The link for the survey is: bit.ly/DaytonStreetSurvey

Community Life

From Cari Ervin, Community Life Manager

EL GRAN JARDIN RESTAURANT UPDATE

As reported in the January 2022 Windsor Life, the restaurant lease was signed on Monday, December 13, by the owners of El Gran Jardin (HAHR-DEEN) Restaurant and the Windsor Gardens Association. Submission of the liquor license transfer application has been confirmed, which means the restaurant is one step closer to opening! Their business start date is contingent on the successful transfer of the liquor license and receipt of the temporary permit. Once an opening date and time is set, details will be sent to the community via Pilera message and will also be posted on the Windsor Gardens website

and Facebook page. Additionally, the menu, hours of operation, and ordering information will be shared in upcoming Windsor Life publications.

To learn more, the WG 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, February 8, via Zoom. Meeting access information can be found on page 3.

EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY (EDI) AND YOUR COMMUNITY: RACE

On Monday, February 28, at 1 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM, join us for another presentation with Equity, Diversity and Inclusivity Consultant Jameka Lewis as she shares how the history of race relations in the United States has affected equity and inclusion in our communities. We'll dive into specific examples of inequality and explore what tools can be used to combat racial inequities.

This presentation is sponsored by the Windsor Gardens Association and Denver Public Library’s Older Adult Services. No refreshments will be provided at this event due to current precautions against the spread of COVID-19. Masks are required to be worn indoors. Please sign up for this FREE event at the Activities Desk.

VOLUNTEER READERS WANTED

Are you a skilled reader or have you been complimented on your voice? By chance, have you ever been interested in being a voice actor? Here’s your opportunity! Windsor Gardens is working with Audio Information Network of Colorado (AINC) to bring Windsor Life to the sound waves for our low-vision residents. We are in need of

volunteer readers who can commit to recording Windsor Life each month. If you are interested, please reach out to Cari Ervin at cervin@ wgamail.com or 720-862-1590 to apply. Comfort with computers and uploading files will be required, but training will be provided.

DIGITAL TABLET RENTALS FOR RESIDENTS

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 a tablet by calling Cari Ervin, Community Life Manager, at 720-862-1590.

Free Tablet Rental for Association's Annual Meeting

FREE tablet rentals will also be arranged for accessing the WGA Annual Meeting via Zoom on Thursday, February 24. No personal internet service is necessary with an association tablet. You may also attend the meeting in-person. Details on page 9.

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

WINDSOR LIFE READING FOR LOW VISION SUPPORT

Do you struggle to see and read the Windsor Life newspaper?

Come to the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM for a read-aloud!

Thurs., February 3, 10 a.m.

Questions? Call Susan Hunt: 720862-1520.

COMMUNITY LIFE continued on page 16

ALL TIME CLOCK REPAIR

6405 E. Colfax (Just west of Monaco)

303-333-8778

Ä Clock Repair is the only thing we do (No Sales).

Ä Same location since 1974.

Ä Dependable service on most types of clocks.

Ä Specializing in Antique Clocks.

Ä Free Estimates in Shop - Fair Prices.

Ä Service center for Seth Thomas, Howard Miller and Sligh.

Ä We make house calls.

Hours: Tuesday thru Friday: 10 to 5

Saturday: 10 to 2

Closed Sunday & Monday

COMMUNITY LIFE continued from page 15

60TH ANNIVERSARY FEATURES AND EVENTS

MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES

Any lovebirds at Windsor Gardens celebrating their 60th+ anniversaries in 2022? We’d love to feature you in future issues of Windsor Life. If you and your loved one are celebrating 60+ years in 2022, please contact Cari Ervin at cervin@wgamail.com or 720-862-1590.

CALLING ALL ORIGINAL OWNERS!

Are you the original owner of your unit? We want to hear from residents who have lived at Windsor Gardens from the beginning! Please contact Cari Ervin at cervin@wgamail.com or 720-862-1590.

ANNIVERSARY MERCHANDISE

Check out our 60th Anniversary Online Store at https://www.bonfire. com/store/wg60/. Mugs, Tote Bags, Short & Long Sleeve T-shirts and

Sweatshirts in various colors! Prices range from $16-32 and will ship directly to your home. Celebrate all year with gear for every season!

SAVE THE DATES

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

June 17 and 18 Anniversary Golf Tournament

June 25 Anniversary Family Festival

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

A BLAST FROM THE PAST

1966 WG HATHA YOGA CLASS

The November 1966 Windsor Gardens Chronicle featured the highly successful yoga classes at that time. The article stated, "Over forty people attended the classes daily, and the enthusiasm shown by these women is proof that Yoga, as an aid to better living, is indeed beneficial. The exercises, which are developed to relieve or eliminate pain or tension from any part of the body, were so popular that many of the women wrote to or attested in person, to the management of Windsor Gardens that of all the adult education programs presented in our community, Yoga was by far the most interesting and the most enjoyed."

If you are interested in attending a yoga class in 2022, come to the WG auditorium on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.

VALENTINE NOTES

To: Faye Duff (Mom, Gramma & Great Gramma)

Happy Valentine’s Day.

Love, Susie, Charles, Robin, Tim and Chase

To: Jan Gerhardt

Friends are the flowers in the garden of life.

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Faye, Susie and Charles

To: Dot Alexander

Please be my Valentine! Best mom and bestest friend ever!

Roni

To: Mike Lopez

I always loved having pets but health issues prevent that now. Kitty litter is too much to carry and walking a dog on ice or in summer

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

heat is not great, either. That is why I love "Pets Corner" so much! You need to know how much joy you bring to those of us who adore animals but can't have one.

Thank you so much, Anonymous

"Book of Days"

WG Art Club Artist Profile

ARTIST: SANDY HANSEN

Out of her love of art and books, Sandy Hansen makes artists' books as a wonderful combination of both. Her themes are chosen largely from quotes she has saved and inspirations from travel and life. Her book arts often represent personal experiences and her attempt to visualize them. Color, words, found objects and wonderful teachers have been her inspirations as well. She loves using paste paper because it changes the surface with each additional layer and can be written into. Her book arts are tangible, spiritual expressions of thoughts and feelings. She often mulls over various ideas before entering them into a book. She is a member of North Redwoods Book Arts Guild which also offers much inspiration and great ideas from their monthly newsletter

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. For more information on the club, contact marilynkdenver@aol.com.

Pets Corner

By Mike Lopez, Windsor Gardens board member and pet owner of George

SEND US YOUR PET STORIES & PHOTOS

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

This has been a cruel winter. I am reminded of those who passed in this time. And it makes me hug my cat George all the tighter. George is alive. He wakes me in the morning. He gets me out the door. He sends me on errands and chores. George reminds me of the living that has to get done. And I am grateful for it all. George will get my valentine. Even if all he sees is the treat behind the card. Yes, though, George is still biting. Coming up on two years. He is still young. Full of energy. He has that tabby quality of playfulness till he falls asleep on his feet. I think it’s the same with terriers. In the heart of every terrier is a ratter. A little scrapper ready to take down the King Rat. Maybe your beloved dog or cat can be a handful cooped up in the apartment or tied to a leash? But when that little rebel settles in your lap all is forgiven. Same for George. Sometimes he just melts my heart. But, let’s not get carried away. I know my floor mates struggle with George’s biting as they hope for some of his affection. And the barking of a neighbor's terrier, afraid to be alone, can be overwhelming for some. These creatures are our companions through this journey, and we hope that their best qualities will melt all hearts. But sometimes we can get frustrated by their quirks. That’s what love is about – taking the bad with the good. George, won’t you be my valentine?

WG Golf Leagues Membership Coffee

Are you looking at that snow-covered golf course and dreaming of that elusive hole in one? Well, folks, get those golf clubs cleaned up and get ready for the 2022 golf season at Emerald Greens.

To get things started, the Windsorettes

Ladies’ League and the Dukes Men’s League annual membership coffee will be held on Friday, February 11, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in CenterPoint. Please join us for a cup of coffee and some treats. This is a great event to attend to renew your membership, become a new member, learn more about these groups and to meet new and existing members.

If you’re a golfer or a wannabe you cannot miss this event. We welcome all levels of golfers from beginners to experienced. No need to live in Windsor Gardens, membership is open to residents and nonresidents ages 55 and over.

Annual fee for the Windsorettes is $35 and for the Dukes, $70. Not able to attend? Windsorettes will find membership forms attached to the lockbox outside the golf shop. Complete the form and make your check payable to the Windsorettes (no cash please) and deposit

in the lockbox. Dukes may contact Dan Robinette at the number listed below for payment options. Any questions, contact: Charlotte Engelbrecht, President of Windsorettes, at 303-341-4628 or Dan Robinette, President of The Dukes, at 303-913-2590.

In addition, we would like to welcome our 2022 officers and board members as follows:

Windsorettes

ƒ President Charlotte Engelbrecht, President

ƒ Vice President Kristin Brotherton

ƒ Secretary Cathy Hiatt

ƒ Treasurer Sally Sprigg

ƒ Board Members: Pat Carlson, Phyllis Tulper, Carol Hammons, Helen Chmiel, Eva Crawford, Beth Vaden and Jan Larkin.

Dukes

ƒ President Dan Robinette

ƒ Vice President Ben Johnston

ƒ Secretary/Treasurer Tom Willits

ƒ Board Members: Rick Allen, Dan Robinette (Handicap Chair) and John Lohmeyer (Tournament Chair)

George with his Valentine, Mousy

Proud to Be in WG

As part of the new initiative “Proud to Be in WG” we are asking members of the community to share with us what they love about Windsor Gardens.

Our employees

When asked what makes him proud to be part of the Windsor Gardens community, resident Mike Lopez said, “The folks who work here – the people I depend on to make WG a great place to be. When I walk into the lobby it looks neat and clean. When I take a walk on the sidewalk it is clear and smooth. When I look around all is freshly painted and in its place. I rely on the people in the golf carts to do all they can to make my place, Windsor Gardens, the envy of Denver.”

“I set a high bar for myself, and I expect the same from others,” Mike added. “That standard has been exceeded every time by

the folks who work here. They are up before I am and working after I’m done with dinner. And sometimes an emergency happens ... My drain is plugged. My window won’t close. My pipes burst. Who are you going to call? The folks who work here. I have yet to find a crisis they can’t handle with enough duct tape, hard work and common sense. With all that dedication, they have become part of my family here at Windsor Gardens. Together we care for this place, our home.”

And what about you?

What do you love about the Windsor Gardens community? Send us your answers by email to windsorlife@wgamail. com. Or clip out the below form and drop it off at your convenience. We will keep the 'suggestion box’ open, so there’s no deadline.

Proud to Be in WG Something I Love About Windsor Gardens:

If you give us your name, we’ll include it in the article; otherwise your contribution will be private. Building and phone numbers will not be published. Drop this form off at the association office or in the dropbox under the flagpole in the auditorium parking lot.

WG Blanket Party for Children's Hospital Colorado

From Jeanne Lee, Member of the WG PR Committee

Having received several yards of plain colored fleece from the Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHC) volunteer department, a Windsor Gardens CHC volunteer donated an additional supply of kid-friendly patterned fleece to pair with the plain colors. Ladies of the WG chapter of the association of volunteers for CHC came together on January 22 to have a Blanket Party to tie the fleece to make the much loved blankets. Busy fingers (fortified with coffee, donuts and friendly chatter!) resulted in 24 tied blankets in three hours.

WG employees participating in the Windsor Gardens 50th Anniversary Parade in 2012.

Black Army Brat A Resident Profile

From Jeanne Lee, Member of the WG Public Relations Committee

The title of Dr. Mackie Faye Hill’s book, “Black Army Brat" (copies of which are in the WG library) is “just the tip of the iceberg” of her life growing up as a black girl. She is one of three sisters (one of whom just passed in 2021) and a brother. Her mother lived in Arkansas when she became pregnant with Mackie but moved to Chicago six months before her delivery date to be declared a resident and be allowed to give birth in a hospital. Had she stayed in Arkansas, admission to a hospital would have been denied. Mackie was named after her uncle McKie (with an altered spelling), who was named after Dr. McKie, who had come to her grandmother’s house to deliver her uncle years before. Uncle McKie was a talent promoter and much-loved disc jockey. He introduced his niece to Billy Eckstine, Cab Calloway and Billie Holiday.

Keeping the naming tradition alive, Mackie’s second daughter is named “Little Mackie.” Mackie’s first daughter, Chantelle, passed from lupus. Mackie has one granddaughter and three great grandchildren. Her first husband James and second husband Charles are both deceased.

Education has been an integral part of Mackie’s life. The value of education was passed down from her Grandma Fitshugh who did not want her daughters, Audry (Mackie’s mother) and Lillian (Mackie’s aunt), to grow up to only work in positions designated “for blacks only.” In their town, blacks could only attend public school through grade school. If their family established residency or had enough money to buy their way in, Mackie’s mother and her aunt could attend junior high and high school in other cities with a school that allowed blacks – the closest such cities were Little Rock and Memphis. Grandma located a boarding house in Memphis and she and her girls, Audry and Lillian, were driven to Memphis after church every Sunday night and then picked up each Friday night to return home. Clothes were washed and repacked and food cooked and frozen to take back to school the next week. They did that for four years to get through high school. This continued until the girls graduated. Having grown up in this manner, Mackie’s mother (who went on to teach elementary school) ingrained the importance of education into her own children. Mackie said, “Homework came first, then piano practice, then play!”

Mackie’s mother not only taught her children to play piano but taught other children. Once, while on a plane trip, Mackie was reading Hemispheres magazine and came across an article about the first black man on the New York Stock Exchange, Joseph Searles. Her mother had taught piano lessons to Joseph as a boy. Mackie was able to contact Joseph, and once she shared her maiden name, he said, “I came to your house for piano lessons!"

When it came time for Mackie and her sister to attend junior high, they too faced hurdles as their mother and aunt had. They were a military family and lived at the Fort Sam Houston Army Base. When Mackie and her sister boarded the bus at the base for their first day of junior high, it started out as “just any other day.” But when the girls arrived at the school and went into the office, the comment was “What do you want?” When the girls replied they were there to register for school, they were sent to see the principal. He informed the girls that they had an “integration plan in place” and that the one black boy permitted to go to school that year was already enrolled. The girls’ mother was called to pick them up, and after hearing the “integration plan” Momma said, “My girls will see you tomorrow!”

A visit by Momma to the colonel in charge of education at the base resulted in a phone call to the public school district superintendent. Because those living on base did not pay property tax, which funded the school district, the army paid the equivalent to the school district for each student attending school. The colonel informed the superintendent that ALL military students would be removed from the schools (thus ending the financial support), and a school would be established on base. Well, just as Momma had stated, her girls were at the junior high school to enroll the following morning!

Mackie said there were minor racial issues with her classmates. However, her science and nature teacher (her favorite subject and teacher) would always give her a hug. Until, that is, the teacher was told to stop giving Mackie hugs. And there was the time that her algebra teacher gave her and a black boy (both of whom had expressed an intent to run for the student council) a C grade because to run for student council students had to have all As and Bs. Fortunately, Markie and the other black student had kept all of their test papers and took them to the principal for review. Their grades were changed to the deserved As and Bs. The algebra teacher’s comment was that it had been a “clerical error.”

After watching the segregation footage from Little Rock, Arkansas, Mackie said she took offense to saying “with liberty and justice for all” during the morning recitation of the pledge of allegiance. Once the teacher noticed, Mackie was taken to the principal’s office for “a talk.” After she explained her feelings, she was advised to “move her lips” to keep from getting into further trouble.

After another army transfer and family move, Mackie attended Thomas Jefferson High School in San Antonio, Texas. Going into the lunchroom on the first day, Mackie began to look for a place to sit. She was surprised when a white girl named LaVergne looked up at her and said, “Would you like to sit here with me?” They have been friends ever since, for over 60 years. When Mackie reached her senior year of high school, her father was stationed at Fort Carson in Colorado, and she attended Fort Carson High School her senior year. As an army brat, Markie moved to multiple states in the U.S. and lived and traveled around the world, including living in Japan and Germany. When her family was stationed in Germany, they were able to travel to Italy and France. But her favorite base (except for the summer heat!) was in the U.S., Fort Sam Houston, where they had a single-family home instead of an apartment. Mackie has also enjoyed travels to Mexico and Canada where she has relatives.

Once, when her family found some old papers, Mackie was reading a certificate stating that she had “knowingly and willingly crossed the Pacific Ocean.” She laughed, recalling her family being transferred to Japan when she was five years old, and said, “I knew nothing – and the army said we would go!”

Her least favorite part of military life was leaving family and friends. Yet, one of the joys was being reunited with previous friends as they came together again on another post.

Education has remained extremely important in Mackie’s life. She holds a Doctorate in Education, has taught junior and senior high school as well as teaching at Metropolitan State University of Denver and the University of Northern Colorado in the psychology department. She has held administrative positions in Oregon and at the University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, from which she retired.

Dr. Mackie Faye Hill

INDOOR POOL

Weekly indoor pool schedules are available outside of the Activities Office and on the WG website.

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. Masks are required. This month's dates and times:

Thursday, February 10, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Friday, February 18, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.

Monday, February 28 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

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 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. The next tours will be on two Saturdays, February 12 and March 12, at 10 a.m. Meet our resident tour guide at the CenterPoint fireplace (inside the entrance of 597 S. Clinton St.). You will also receive a goodie bag and information on the various activities happening at WG!

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WINDSOR GARDENS LIBRARY

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.

DPL BOOKMOBILE AT WG

The Denver Public Library bookmobile service will be at Windsor Gardens this month on the following dates:

Friday, February 11, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, February 25, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Call DPL at 720-865-1112 with any questions.

DPL HOME DELIVERY SERVICE

Denver Public Library offers home delivery service to anyone in Denver who is unable to get to a library. Choose from over 2.2 million items in their collection, including regular, large print and audio books, CDs and DVDs. To get started, contact Cindy Schneider at 720-865-1351 or by email at homedelivery@denverlibrary.org

C L A S S E S

INDOOR MASK MANDATE: Masks are required when visiting indoor common areas, which include but are not limited to CenterPoint, the auditorium, locker rooms, all community bathrooms, fitness center, pro shop and when attending classes or activities.

ART

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

¡ HAND-BUILT POTTERY: Choose from two sessions on Wednesdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the CERAMICS ROOM.

¡ 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.

¡ 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 from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and 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.

¡ LOW-IMPACT AEROBICS: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM.

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

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

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

PERFORMING ARTS

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

¡ DRAMA: Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM.

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 Thursday, February 3, and Thursday, March 3, at 10 a.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. If you have questions, call Susan Hunt, Activities Office: 720-862-1520.

¡ NORMAN ROCKWELL presentation by KATHLEEN ARNOLD: Wednesday, February 9, 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. In the world of fine arts some have never understood how Norman Rockwell could become the most well-known and beloved of all American painters. Rockwell's work was dismissed by serious art critics in his lifetime. Despite this, he captured America’s spirit and became “America’s Painter.” FREE. Sign up at the Activities Desk. Sponsored by Cherry Creek Retirement Village.

¡ BOOK BUZZ with DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Friday, February 11, 1 p.m. to 2

p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Denver Public Library will present all of the most exciting and buzzworthy new book releases of the season!

¡ BINGO! Wednesday, February 16, at 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Free bingo game with winners to receive their choice of fun prizes. There will be treats and beverages. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. Sponsored by Home Care Assistance.

¡ ZOOM 101: Friday, February 18, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Learn how to access and participate in Zoom meetings with your phone, tablet or computer. Charlie Herleman with Small Office Solutions will be here to help familiarize you with Zoom, so that you can easily and confidently participate in association committee meetings and our upcoming annual meeting. This is a FREE workshop. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ TRIVIA FUN DAY: Friday, February 18, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Always the third Friday of the month. Live trivia is back! Now you can be part of a team and compete to win bragging rights! You do not have to know

it all. Come to have fun and possibly learn a thing or two! Form a team or join a team. Light refreshments will be served. Everyone is welcome. Prizes and refreshments sponsored by Trusted Home Partners.

¡ EQUITY, DIVERSITY AND INCLUSIVITY (EDI) & YOUR COMMUNITY – RACE: Monday, February 28, at 1 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Join us for another presentation with EDI Consultant, Jameka Lewis, as she shares how the history of race relations in the United States has affected equity and inclusion in our communities. We'll dive into specific examples of inequality and explore what tools can be used to combat racial inequities. This presentation is sponsored by Denver Public Library’s Older Adult Services. No refreshments will be provided at this event due to current precautions against the spread of COVID-19. Masks are required to be worn indoors. Please sign up for this FREE event at the Activities Desk.

NOTE: Masks are required when visiting indoor common areas, which include but are not limited to CenterPoint, the auditorium, locker rooms, all community bathrooms, fitness center, pro shop and when attending classes or activities.

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¡ DIY BODY CARE FOR EVERY BODY – SCRUB GOODBYE TO SKIN

CARE CHEMICALS: Friday, February 25, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Presented by Nutritional Health Coach Juli Baumblatt from Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage. You eat organic and read labels to avoid chemicals, but what about your body care products? The

average American uses nine products a day for a total of 126 different ingredients – many of which are hormone disruptors, neurotoxins and skin irritants. Scrub goodbye to skin care chemicals and learn fun, easy, do-it-yourself body care using oils, foods and everyday ingredients at home.

¡ LADIES FIRST presentation by KATHLEEN ARNOLD: Wednesday, March

9, 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. History is full of females who accomplished great things and were the first woman to do so. Many notable ladies set their sights on things only men had previously accomplished. These female icons inspire young women everywhere and have opened doors for many. FREE. Sign up at the Activities Desk. Sponsored by Cherry Creek Retirement Village.

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¡ THE NACHO MEN CONCERT: Thursday, February 10, at 7 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. The Nacho Men have rocked audiences for over three decades. Their special blend of dance music, costume changes, choreography, and side-splitting humor has kept generations of fans coming back for their high-energy interactive rock-and-roll show. The Nacho Men can do it all – street corner acapella, ‘50s, ‘60s, ‘70s and ‘80s music, swing and disco. They will wow you!

Cost: Tickets are $15 and are now on sale at the Activities Desk.

¡ FACE VOCAL BAND: Thursday, March 24, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) in the AUDITORIUM. You won’t want to miss our biggest act of the year, Face Vocal Band! They are an internationally acclaimed all-vocal (a capella) rock band from Boulder, Colorado, with infectious energy, punctuated by an endearing love of performance. Founded in 2002, Face Vocal Band made their first national appearance

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as one of the eight original groups competing on NBC’s “Sing-Off” in 2009, where they were recognized for their performance of Bon Jovi’s “Livin’ on a Prayer.” We are excited Windsor Gardens is in their lineup of venues this year, as they have performed all over world, including sold-out shows at our very own Red Rocks. Don’t delay – get your tickets today!

Cost: Tickets are $25 and are now on sale at the Activities Desk.

¡ VALENTINE’S DANCE: Friday, February 11, at 7 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. With lively entertainment provided by Tom Yook, a delicious dessert bar, reserved table seating, and endless dancing, everyone is guaranteed to have a lovely time! Tickets are $12 for residents and $18 for nonresidents and can be purchased in the Activities Office inside the community center.

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.

Movie Techs, Cashiers and Concession Volunteers Wanted: Volunteers can attend the movies for FREE! If you have any interest, please contact Bob at blhamblin2@ gmail.com

HARRIET

Saturday, February 12, 2 p.m.

From her escape from slavery through the dangerous missions she led to liberate hundreds of slaves through the Underground Railroad, the story of heroic abolitionist Harriet Tubman is told. Rating: PG-13 (Racial Epithets, Language, Thematic Content Throughout, and Violent Material). Runtime: 2h 5m.

KING RICHARD

Saturday, February 26, 2 p.m.

Armed with a clear vision and a brazen 78-page plan, Richard Williams (Will Smith) is determined to write his daughters, Venus and Serena, into history. Training on Compton, California's neglected tennis courts--rain or shine--the girls are shaped by their father's unyielding commitment and their mother's balanced perspective and keen intuition, defying the seemingly insurmountable odds and prevailing expectations laid before them. Based on the true story, "King Richard" follows the uplifting journey of a family whose unwavering resolve and unconditional belief ultimately delivers two of the world's greatest sports legends. Rating: PG-13 (Brief Drug References, A Sexual Reference, Some Violence, Strong Language). Runtime: 2hr 26m.

¡ IN THE UPPER ROOM at the DENVER CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS: February 11–March 13. A play about family, secrets and the power of the stories we grow up hearing Loyalty, spirituality and colorism are all at play in this dramatic dark comedy, based on the real family history of playwright and novelist Beaufield Berry. For tickets call 303-893-4100 or go online to: www.denvercenter.org/ticketsevents/in-the-upper-room/

¡ PURNELL STEEN & THE FIVE POINTS AMBASSADORS at DAZZLE

DENVER: Thursday, February 24, 6:30 p.m..

Purnell Steen and The Five Points Ambassadors

B L A CK H I S T O R Y M O N T H

(also known as LeJazz Machine) is a band dedicated to playing and preserving the music of Denver’s legendary Five Points neighborhood. The blues-oriented hard bop music is basically swing style. For tickets call 303-839-5100 or go online to: www.venuepilot.co/events/48361/ orders/new. Dazzle is located at 1512 Curtis St.

¡ BLACK VOICES OF DANCE presented by BOULDER BALLET: February 24–27. An evening of dance highlighting the nation’s most vibrant Black voices in the field. Three world premieres celebrate the work of some of today’s prestigious Black choreographers, including Gregory Dawson, Sidra Bell, Amy Hall Garner and Boulder Ballet’s

own Lance Hardin in an evening of original works. Boulder Ballet is located at 2590 Walnut Street. For more info or to purchase tickets visit: boulderballet.org/black-voices-of-dance

¡ BUFFALO SOLDIERS: THE FORGOTTEN BLACK ARMY IN THE WEST presented by BLAIR CALDWELL AFRICAN AMERICAN RESEARCH LIBRARY: February 26, 1 p.m. to 2 p.m., virtual event. Learn more about the largely unknown history of African American army regiments, nicknamed the Buffalo Soldiers. To register go to: www. denverlibrary.org/event/forgotten-soldierspreserving-legacy-buffalo-soldier

¡ MEMORY CAFÉ 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.

− Tuesdays, February 8 and 15, 1:30 p.m. to 3 p.m. In-person at Schlessman.

¡ MINDFULNESS & MEDITATION: 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. To register, go to https://www.denverlibrary.org/events/ upcoming?keywords=meditation.

Fridays, February 4, 11, 18 and 25, 10 a.m., online

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¡ SHARING YOUR LIFE'S WISDOM AND STORIES: ETHICAL WILL WRITING WORKSHOP. Unlike a legal will, an ethical will has nothing to do with material wealth -and it is not written by a lawyer. Instead, it is a highly personal document written by you to pass down to your loved ones everything you

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have learned along life's journey. Ethical wills (also called legacy letters) are about what is most important in life -- values, wisdom, history, stories, and love. In this four-part course, you will learn about when and why to use an ethical will, some of the unique ways they are written, and how to create one that is authentic to you

C A R D S & G A M E G R O U P S

¡ BID WHIST: 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the CARD ROOM. Call Ron for information at 720-3631076.

¡ BRIDGE: DUPLICATE BRIDGE CLUB is cancelled until future notice.

¡ 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.

¡ COMMUNITY GAME NIGHT: Join us the 2nd Friday of every month in the COLORADO ROOM from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring your favorite game or try a new one!

¡ MAHJONG: Mondays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the CARD ROOM. Lessons offered to newcomers. Please contact Catherine Elliott at 720-949-0917.

¡ PINOCHLE: FRIDAY NIGHT PINOCHLE on Fridays, 6:15 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. For more information call 303-3661367.

¡ PINOCHLE: LADIES PINOCHLE played on Thursdays at 6:15 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. For information call Beverly Horn at 303-364-8704.

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

C L U B S & G R O U P S

and the intended recipients. At the end of the program, you will have completed your ethical will. To register, go to https://www.denverlibrary. org/events/upcoming?keywords=ethical.

Wednesdays, February 16, February 23, March 2, and March 9, 11 a.m., online

¡ 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. Get a foursome together or 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 of member's artwork. Guests are welcome. For more information on our club, contact marilynkdenver@aol.com. Original art and photography by our members are available for viewing and purchase in the glass display case in CenterPoint.

¡ CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTEERS, WG CHAPTER, will next meet on Monday, February 21, at 9:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Everyone is welcome to join us and hear from speakers from Children’s Hospital Colorado about the many areas we can support. We will also be discussing our event calendar for 2022.

If you would like to donate new boxes of crayons, markers, coloring, activity and puzzle books for the hospital patients, or for more information about our group, contact Linda Kumar, chapter president, at 303-253-4201

We are continuing our 40th anniversary cookbook sale at $5 each; they make great gifts. If interested in purchasing one, contact Linda at 303-253-4201.

¡ DEMOCRATIC CLUB: Important: Our 2022 meetings will be on the second Wednesday of each month. Our next meeting will be February 9, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Our February meeting will feature three primary candidates for our newly created Colorado House district. This panel will include Sean Camacho, Elizabeth Epps and Katie March, all of whom have substantial credentials and experience for this position. Come and hear the priorities and positions of these candidates 2022 Caucus: The 2022 Democratic Caucus will be held Tuesday, March 1, at 6:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. All registered Democrats are encouraged to attend! Meetings will elect delegates to the county assemblies and county central committees, vote on party platforms, and may include straw polls on various party candidates.

Please register your email address with Sallyanne Ofner at wgdemclub2021@gmail. com to get timely group updates. New members are welcome! Call 720-472-4632 if you would like to take part in our very active group.

¡ DRUM CIRCLE meets every Sunday, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. 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 Tuesdays, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., in the COLORADO ROOM. Contact Hillary Hutson at spicy47@comcast.net or 303919-4512.

¡ 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. Our next meeting will be Monday, February 7.

¡ GARDEN CLUB: If you have questions or would like to be added to the waitlist, please contact the club's board 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 12 p.m. 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 AND LADIES AUXILIARY will next meet on Tuesday, February 8, at 19:00 in CENTERPOINT. We will install officers for the coming year with the Buckley Field Young Marines joining us. Please attend and join in this brotherhood of fellow Marines. Call Commandant Don Howell at 720 216-0993 or Barry Georgopulos at 303 360-6302. Once a Marine – Always a Marine.

THE LADIES AUXILIARY supports the Marine Corps, Marine families, Wounded Warriors, youth programs, scholarships, and a variety of Marine and veteran-related programs and activities. We are sure there are many eligible ladies (any Marine relation) in Windsor Gardens, and we would like to welcome you to join us as members of the extended Marine family. We normally meet on the second Tuesday each month at 7 p.m. in CenterPoint. Our next meeting is February 8 at 7 p.m. Semper Fidelis.

¡ OPTIMIST CLUB meets monthly on every third Wednesday. For more information

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about the Optimists, contact Carol at 303-3634113 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. We meet 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. 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. If you would like to get more information about the organization or nominate a veteran to receive a quilt, go to the website QOVF.org. 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 at djt2017@hotmail.com or 720-278-6670.

¡ RV & TENTERS CLUB meets on the 3rd Friday of every month in the ASPEN ROOM from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information contact Stuart at 720-206-4184.

¡ TIME4TAP: If you’ve ever wanted to learn

F A I T H G R O U P S @ WG

how to tap dance or you’d like to renew your tap 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!

¡ TORAH DISCUSSION 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 nonJewish residents are invited. To join, please contact Nate Khodadad at 720-989-5479.

¡ 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:

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 303-341-4628 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.

¡ CATHOLIC MASS, FIRST FRIDAY: February 4 at 9:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. All are welcome.

¡ CATHOLIC MASS, SUNDAY: Catholic Mass is held on Sundays in CENTERPOINT at 1 p.m. Catholic Scripture

Study on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. in the ALLPURPOSE 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. Communion

is served the first Sunday of the month. Pastor Michael's Lenten Series: Feb. 6, Seek First to Understand; Feb. 13, Listen and Obey; Feb. 20, The First Half of Life; Feb. 27, The Second Half of Life. Sunday Service posted on Windsor Gardens Church Facebook page each week.

¡ 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.

S U P P O R T G R O U P S

¡ LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP will meet by phone on February 28 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, Beyond

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

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 the 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.

¡ MOUNTAIN MAN FRUITS AND NUTS at WG! Friday, February 18, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Come and check out the assortment of nuts, dried fruits, snacks, chocolates and much more!

¡ JEWELRY SALES & REPAIR in CENTERPOINT LOBBY on the second Thursday of the month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendor also puts magnets on necklaces to

¡ 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.

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. $60 per hour. Call Zhanna at 720-338-3821 to schedule.

¡ WATCH REPAIR SERVICE: Batteries replacement and minor repairs on the

first Friday of each month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY.

¡ XFINITY EDUCATIONAL TABLE: Join Xfinity at their monthly educational table on March 2 from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. A sales specialist will be here to help with any questions you may have about your account or services. Please sign up for a 15-minute time slot at the Activities Desk by March 1, space is limited.

¡ 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 in 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. Check-in no more than 5 minutes prior to appointment. Reservations required at 303-698-6496. Whether you are a new or returning patient, the cost for foot care is

$40 and 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 a blood pressure check only is $5. Kaiser patients can call 303-698-6496 to see if your plan qualifies you for free foot care before your first visit.

¡ ELDER LAW AND ESTATE PLANNING: Tuesday, February 8, at 1 p.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. This seminar focuses on elder law and estate planning including wills and trusts. We will also discuss the probate process, ways to avoid probate and the importance of living wills, health care powers of attorney and general durable powers of attorney. Cheryl Toman-DeLaTorre, Esquire, has been practicing law for 37 years. FREE: Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

Theme: Noise

Noise to Cringe By by Pete Clark

Most noise I just tune out, whether it is from a radio, TV, or a dog down the hall. A kid in a store with a constant high-pitched screech or a band in a bar with its sound system set at one hundred decibels or more, are a different story. With the child, all I can do is hope the mother can get the little person to quiet down. That usually does not happen. As for the noise in the bar, I always leave the place within fifteen minutes, for by that time my ears have begun to rebel. I also don’t like the sounds of unexpected detonations of explosives. I have experienced two of those. One evening I was working a swing-shift at the Lowry weather tower while a blizzard raged across the base. The weather condition was zero-zero, meaning the ceiling was on the surface and visibility was extremely limited. I watched the storm from inside the tower and stepped out into its fury occasionally to get an unrestricted view of things such as buildings and lights, to get a sense of any variation in the storm’s intensity. Sitting at the desk in the weather tower, I heard a jet engine. The sound quickly became a window rattling roar and then faded away. I believe the pilot missed the storm detection radar antenna on the roof of the weather site by a few feet.

While I was attending classes at the University of Wyoming, I spent the summers working out of the I.B.E.W. hiring hall in Casper,

Wyoming. I was sent out to a powerline construction job on South Pass and was assigned to dig a hole for the pole of a structure. Six inches down, I hit a piece of granite that went past the bottom of the hole, so I was there a while. During this time, I heard a noise that was increasing in intensity. Soon the sound was similar to that of a roaring river during spring runoff. Then a burst of wind came up from the valley to the south, raising a dense cloud of dust and picking up and carrying the seat from an army surplus truck fifty yards before dropping it. At that time, I had never heard of a microburst.

I was stationed at Buckley Air National base long before it became Buckley Air Force base. To get to the weather site, I had to take the perimeter road past the end of north-south runway and around the end of the east-west runway. At the north end of the north-south runway, there was a large, high pile of dirt. I wondered about the purpose of that dirt pile. One afternoon I found out its use. I was driving past it as what sounded like a large explosion erupted. I was badly shaken until I looked at my side mirror and saw an F100 sitting in front of the mound. They used the mound as a backstop for test firing the fighters’ 20m/m cannons.

Theme: Chins

Chin-Ups and Other Futilities by Dennis Payton Knight

To say I have never aspired to athletic endeavors is an understatement. I was skipped over when they passed out DNA for competitiveness. If someone wants to out-run me, out-wrestle me, out-box me, even out-talk me, I am happy to tell him, “Go get ‘em, champ.”

Boy’s P.E. at Laramie High was taught by Coach John Deti, a legend in our state. He coached the Laramie Plainsmen football team for 33 seasons (1944-76,) winning 14 state championships, and compiling a record of 203-87-7, with his longest winning streak being 34 games.

It so happens that John Deti and my dad attended high school and played football together in Durango, Colorado. It also happens that my brother, Jerry, who predates me by six years, and is himself endowed with competitive athletic prowess, played for Deti at Laramie High.

So naturally Coach Deti had unrealistic expectations of me, but soon enough, he dropped any notion of fitting me to a helmet. I made it through the semester by attending class faithfully, but sparsely participating in anything resembling a game. Chin-ups

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Chin Up! by Hap Hansen

Keeping your chin high gives you the ability to laugh at yourself.

Purity of soul shines through masks of mist and fog. Fear is overcome.

At death, sadness reigns, ’til we meet in the beyond, where love always is.

Give yourself freely, to others who need your help. You will reap rewards. Covid eruptions. Changing our society. No one is immune.

Separate the chaff from the golden sheaves of wheat, fulfill your life’s work.

I am what I am. What you see is what you get. Accept me or not.

We are what we are. Keep your chin held way up high. Believe in yourself.

To read more of the Windsor Writers' work, visit their website at www.wg-wg.com.

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Classified Ad Rate: $5 per 50 characters, including punctuation and spacing. Call 303-364-7485 for more information. Deadline for submission is the 10th of month prior to the month of publication.

GARAGES FOR RENT

#112 IN PARKING LOT 13. New garage door opener. $55/mo. or $65/mo. if garage storage is used. Call Noelle at 303-250-1514.

HOMES FOR SALE

STUNNING PENTHOUSE CONDO for sale by owner. Larger unit, 1470 sq ft., and open floor plan with high Cathedral ceilings. 2 large bedrooms, 2 baths, great open space are for living, dining, and office. Beautiful built-ins. Storage pantry with shelving. Condo is stylishly renovated with high end appliances, new kitchen and baths, luxury vinyl flooring throughout. 4th floor location provides amazing view of mountains, sunsets, and downtown skyline. Beautifully tiled and enclosed lanai offers additional square footage. Condo has 1 underground parking space near elevator, and plenty of offstreet parking in front of building. Gorgeous, must see! To view photos of this property email me or view online at Zillow or realtor.com $295,000. rosiemcphee@msn.com Rose McPhee 303-335-6267.

HOMES WANTED

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

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

REAL ESTATE TRANSITION SPECIALISTS and Windsor Gardens

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

ITEMS 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.

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 303-8452465 Gerri Woody.

FEMALE DRIVER, CAREGIVER, COMPANION, light housekeeping. Martha 720-935-

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.

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

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

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

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

IN HOME PEDICURES & MANICURES 303-886-4028.

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

OVER 15 YEARS EXPERIENCE WITH SENIORS 24 hours available. Call Azeb 720-400-1891.

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were required, but I don’t remember how many I ever accomplished nor whether the skin of my chin ever made it above the bar. We mostly did jumping exercises and then interested guys would gravitate to the weight room.

There was an expectation for us eventually to climb a rope, and I tried, but never did I get more than a third of the way up of what appeared looking up from the bottom to be two hundred feet, maybe a thousand, of burn-inducing, soul-destroying, purposedefying fibers precariously twisted together by workers likely as unmotivated to braid as I was to climb. I always strategically took my place at the very back of the line and always would be saved, preferably by interference of the school bell, or if I did have to climb, soon enough by the heebie-jeebies.

P.E. grades were expressed as either S, for satisfactory, or U, its dreaded opposite, which I managed always to avoid along with the

ire of Dad, who himself was a competitive athlete and even for a time a professional boxer.

When I say I never got an unsatisfactory grade, that held true until the last week of the school year, when Deti just happened to spot a void in the chart he used to track our progress. He called me into his office. “Knight, you’ve still got to climb that rope, and if you don’t, you’ll be taking this class again next year.”

He sent me into the gym, I gave it a try, and I had to came back again after school for three more days to try and try before those same heebie-jeebies took over. I still did my best and got a passing grade, if only by the hairs of the chinny-chin-chins of Dad and Jerry before me, but my rope climbing days had ended forever, and I never looked up again.

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

Refrigerators, Stoves, Dishwashers, Disposals. Senior Discount

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

Loving Care Home Health Services

Let me take care of you or your loved one

Over 38 years of experience

720-320-2109

HOME CARE continued

Private Duty Caregiver

Very Affordable, Professional, Refs

Can assist or relieve your caregiver

Judy 720-261-8062 or 720-200-0222

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

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Electricity Electrical Solutions LLC

Licensed & Insured Electrician

Seniors-Veterans Discounts

Chris 720-289-7724

Matthew Master Electrician

WG References – WG Discounts

Licensed & Insured

303-619-2702

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Stuart Wright Chartered Financial Consultant

Long-term Care Ins. & Retirement Annuities

WG Resident with 34 years’ experience 970-690-1324 stu@stuwright.com

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

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

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

Call 303-364-7485 to list

Monthly Team Trivia

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

Want more trivia?

Join us for team-Trivia. Bring your own team or join a team on the third Friday of each month in Centerpoint from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.

Everyone welcome!

Answers for Trivia

Trivia by Carol Brooks

1. What is the name of President Biden’s new puppy?

2. What are the five boroughs of New York City?

3. What are Rio de Janeiro residents called?

4. What is the longest running show on Broadway?

5. What is the hypothetical point in time at which technological growth becomes uncontrollable and irreversible?

4. “Phantom of the Opera” opened in 1988

5. Singularity