April 2022

WINDSOR

April 2022

PRESIDENT’S

PEN

Dear Neighbors, Have you seen the security company commercial where the actor takes off the ski mask and there is another one beneath it? Then he takes off that ski mask and a third one is beneath the second one? His message is the company offers layered security. There has been renewed concern about security here at Windsor Gardens after a locked door in a lobby was pried open with a crowbar. The reason I mention the commercial is that is the way we need to think of security, as well. We have 24/7 Community Response, we have locked entrance and exit doors and we have locks on our cars and our units. None of which is failproof but layered together we have a much better chance of keeping criminals out.

Michele Compton, Board President

In response to the criminal activity, Community Response is actively pursuing leads on recent incidents, increasing patrols and building checks and responding to all suspicious activity calls from residents. The board will be voting on reestablishing the community response committee to open more direct channels of communication. But I am requesting that you use the third layer of protection. Many of us grew up in an era when we did not lock house doors, particularly when we were home. But times have changed. It is ever more important that we lock our unit doors and lock our vehicles, especially when we are home. Please consider getting in the habit of locking doors. And, please do not give building keys out to service providers or share underground garage codes, especially with Uber, Lyft and other delivery services.

The association will continue to work on campuswide internet connectivity to install cameras and improve communication.

WG

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 & Modifications 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, Dennis Koster

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

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

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

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.

Stella Cordova

Donuts with Donna

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

Thursday, April 28, 10 a.m.

Join us in person in CenterPoint.

Activities Committee

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Tuesday, April 19, 11 a.m.

Meeting ID: 835 8291 7912

Architectural Review Committee

Meeting ID: 896 0915 7847

Audit Committee

Passcode: 138508

Tuesday, April 19, 1 p.m.

Passcode: 025868

Friday, April 8, 9 a.m.

In person only in the administration office boardroom.

Board of Directors

Friday, April 22, 9:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 816 1892 6257

Board Working Session

Meeting ID: 830 2088 4568

Building Rep. Zone Committee

Passcode: 909088

Wednesday, April 20, 9:30 a.m.

Passcode: 441376

Thursday, April 21, 9:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 842 9149 7539 Passcode: 718040

Community Life Committee Friday, April 15, 9:30 a.m. Meeting ID: 893 7634 9337 Passcode: 045374

Finance Committee

Friday, April 8, 10:30 a.m. Meeting ID: 856 0587 6424 Passcode: 352053

Golf Committee Tuesday, April 12, 1 p.m. Meeting ID: 890 8220 6251 Passcode: 848453

Long-Range Planning & Innovation Friday, April 15, 2 p.m. Meeting ID: 833 6839 7920 Passcode: 919856

Policy Committee

Wednesday, April 13, 10 a.m.

Meeting ID: 817 9256 1393 Passcode: 850452

Public Relations Committee

Thursday, April 7, 9:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 822 0496 7182

Revenue Exploration Committee

Passcode: 781443

Thursday, April 7, 11 a.m. Meeting ID: 869 0545 1937 Passcode: 738324

Underground Garage Subcommittee

Wednesday, April 13, 2 p.m. Meeting ID: 862 3155 9021 Passcode: 698871

Association Offices Closed

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Labor Day

Thanksgiving Holiday

Monday, May 30, 2022

Monday, July 4, 2022

Monday, September 5, 2022

Thursday, November 24, 2022

Friday, November 25, 2022

Christmas Holiday Friday, December 23, 2022

New Year’s Holiday

Monday, December 26, 2022

Monday, January 2, 2023

Stella Cordova passed away on February 8, 2022, at Ashley Memory Care in Lakewood, CO. Stella had lived in building 51 for 20 years with her husband Herman Cordova, who passed away a year and a half ago. When Stella's health started to fail her family decided it was best to sell her unit and move her in with her daughter in building 54 where she lived for 9 months. Stella was then moved to Ashley Manor Memory care.

Stella was very active in her church where she played the piano for many years. Stella and Herman enjoyed going to nursing homes to sing and play for the residents.

She is survived by three adult children, four grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, five great-great grandchildren and one sister. Stella will be greatly missed.

IN REMEMBRANCE continued on page 4

Your Turn: Write a Letter

Letters submitted to Windsor Life are published at the discretion of the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors, 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

Hallway Decorations

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

I recently got a letter from the Windsor Gardens Decorating Committee stating that my hallway decoration did not comply with their prescribed policy. I was told that if I did not remove it by March 15 I would be fined. There was no mention of when such policies were adopted, who adopted them, or what input was received from residents about such policies. There also was no mention of how much the fine would be. Frankly, I was rather shocked at this and found it to be unprofessional, distasteful and disturbing.

Several other residents in our building also received the same letter. They feel the same as I do about this situation, that it is an overstep of authority and an infringement on individual owners to make their homes their homes None of the items displayed in our building were offensive or obnoxious, and none were protruding into the hall in violation of the fire code or presenting a safety hazard of any kind. It was nice to see different items on display, which showed different individual personalities and likes of the residents of each unit. Many of us felt that the decorations made it enjoyable to walk down the hall

Carmen Gorgas

IN REMEMBRANCE

Memorial Service celebrating the life of Carmen Gorgas.

April 30, 1 p.m., CenterPoint Windsor Gardens

RSVP by April 16 at 303-503-5064. Leave a message for Deb.

Joyce “Molly” R. Malone

One of Windsor Gardens’ longest residing residents, Molly Malone, passed away peacefully in Johnson City, Tennessee, at the home of her niece, Melissa Conner, on March 3, 2022, at the age of 95.

Molly and Jim Malone moved to Windsor Gardens (Building 58) in 1994 to retire. When Jim died in 2006, Molly thought that she should move back home to Johnson City to be with her sister, Foy Maddox. However, in a few short months Molly realized that her “heart” was still in Denver, so she moved back to Windsor Gardens in 2008.

Molly had a very rich and full life. Because of her husband’s military career, she traveled all over the world. She lived in the Philippines; Alaska; Washington DC; Wilmington, North Carolina; the island of Aruba; Lake Tahoe, Nevada; Estes Park and Denver, Colorado. In every place she lived, Molly always worked in office management positions, and she had many outside interests. She loved to cook and entertain, especially with margaritas; her artwork was exhibited

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in juried shows receiving many awards; and her handcrafted pillows, quilts and afghans were treasured gifts. In addition, she was a wonderful letter writer and kept up with all her nieces and nephews. Molly will always be remembered for her magnetic personality. Her beautiful smile and twinkling eyes could light up any room, and her wonderful laugh that came straight from the heart signaled her joy and celebration for life.

Because of her generous caregiving nature, Molly developed many treasured friends but none so dear as Anna Marie Gruber. Molly was very active in the WG Art Club and in Building 58 where she served on many committees, helping celebrate holidays and special occasions. She even cooked Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners for those who had lost their spouses that year.

Molly’s family would like to close by thanking you for all the love and support that was given to their favorite aunt, Molly Malone. A special thanks goes to Shannon McCafferty, Jane Doyle, Annabelle and Leroy Vigil, Colleen Nunn, Gary and Nefeli Schneider, Al Weigelt, and caregivers Lisa and Teresa for their kind and generous help when Melissa was moving Molly from Windsor Gardens to Tennessee in 2021.

Molly will surely be missed by all.

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and was a way to get to know our neighbors better. Flowers and plants are nice, but personally I do not want my hallway to look like every nursing home I’ve ever been to.

It troubles me that five or six people on a committee can dictate what an entire community can or cannot do based only on what they, in their own minds, think meets some standard of “good” or “bad” decorations. As is done with most other areas, each building should have its own say in what its residents believe is appropriate for decorations. This is certainly a more democratic way to handle things and allows for a more balanced, personalized approach to living in a community setting like Windsor Gardens.

I believe Windsor Gardens is a nice, beautiful and safe place to live, but when I see these kinds of rigid rules being forced on the whole community by a few individuals, based on their own personal opinions, I find it harder to want to be here and harder to make it MY home.

I hope the administration will have more consideration to this issue and others like it. It should be acceptable to express individuality, appropriately and in good taste. But what constitutes “good taste” should not be the dictate of a small group of individuals for the entire community. Let the residents of each building decide what decorations are appropriate for their individual units.

Let’s continue to keep Windsor Gardens an enjoyable place to live.

Richard Pierson

Response to “Hallway Decorations”

Dear Mr. Pierson,

Thank you for your letter and the opportunity to discuss the hallway decorating issue as there are other residents who have expressed some of the same concerns.

First, if you look at your letter you will find it did not come from the decorating committee. It came from a staff member, Katie Monasmith, who is the WG Policy and Modification Administrator. She is responsible for informing residents of the policies and verifying compliance. The letter you and your neighbors received is a form letter that is written to comply with our covenant and rule enforcement procedure. A phone call to the administrative office to discuss the details of the letter will help to resolve your concerns.

The Common Elements Decorations Policy was last amended in May 2021; however, the Architectural Review Committee began its work on the policy several years before that. The policy begins with its purpose, authority, scope and intent, which will answer some of your questions and can be found on the Windsor Gardens website under the Resource Center, policies folder, listed as “Decorations, Common Elements”. If you would like, the office staff will print you a copy upon request.

This discussion started in the Architectural Review Committee with concerns from residents that the wallpaper and colors were outdated. So, the decision was made to work with a professional designer (as our current policy requires) to update the carpeting, colors and lighting with a phased project schedule based on the carpet replacement cycle. Other concerns were items in common areas such as hallways, laundry rooms and lobbies that were not enhancing the appearance of our buildings to all who live there and all our guests who visit. The declaration specifically states that the exterior of the unit doors and all other common elements are the responsibility of the association, so we felt it was appropriate to address these concerns in conjunction with the hallway redecorating project that was scheduled to begin. This process continued through three or four different committee memberships and had more input than any other committee over those years from interested residents. They struggled to establish guidelines that accomplished the purpose without being too restrictive or based on any individual’s preferences as to style. They also took into consideration the ability to clean and maintain the hallways, wheelchairs and emergency services, diversity and inclusion, tripping hazards, and lighting needs among the many concerns.

Besides the committee process for input, Windsor Gardens has a process for feedback before approving new or proposed amendments to policies. The board publishes a proposed policy change in the Windsor Life for resident review and feedback before it is voted on. We read all comments and take them into consideration before the final vote.

For this policy amendment, it was a grueling experience to say the least! But after all the committee’s work, and input from owners, the

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COVID-19 Community Notices and Updates

CONFIRMED COVID-19 CASES

There has been one positive COVID-19 resident case and zero employee cases since our March 2022 issue of Windsor Life.

Discontinuation of COVID-19 Cases Updates in Windsor Life

Based upon the significant decrease in COVID-19 activity in the Windsor Gardens community and local areas, association management has made the decision to discontinue all COVID-19 tracking, oversight and reporting. After two long years, the April 2022 issue of Windsor Life will be the last issue with updates on COVID-19 cases. The community’s cooperation with the association’s tracking and reporting during this time has been greatly appreciated.

FEBRUARY 28, 2022, THROUGH MARCH 30, 2022

Status of Residents with Confirmed COVID-19 Cases March 2022

(as of March 30, 2022)

Confirmed Deaths: 0

Residents in Hospital: 0

Residents in Rehab / Recovering Away from Unit: 0

Residents in Home Isolation: 0

Residents Recovered / Discharged: 1

TOTAL CASES: 1

Status of Residents with Confirmed COVID-19 Cases March 2020 through March 30, 2022

Confirmed Deaths: 7

Residents Recovered / Discharged: 192

TOTAL CASES: 199

LETTERS continued from page 4 updated policy was finally adopted by the board in 2018 and the hallway redecorating project has been underway ever since. What is unique about the enforcement of this policy is that we do not inspect the hallways until each project is completed. And because the project is phased over several years, the enforcement is as well. This requires a constant process for educating residents one building at a time. Now when we start hallway redecorating projects in buildings, we also deliver a letter to each unit door to advise that the project will be started in their building. In addition to the letter, we include a full copy of the policy so that residents who may not be aware of the policy details can become familiar with the requirements in advance of the work starting.

There are many more facets of this issue, and you may have more questions. Feel free to contact me or staff members with those questions. Please see page 2 for contact information. There are several policies that may answer your questions. They are: Adopting and Amending Policies, Conduct of Meetings, Covenant and Rule Enforcement Procedures (includes the fine schedule) and Dispute Resolution.

One concern that you didn’t mention that others have expressed is the strong lighting in the hallways. The strength of the lighting was required by the Denver building codes.

Thank you, again, for your letter and your concerns. Two other places you can get answers to questions are the Donuts with Donna and the Building Representative Committee meetings that are open to all. Meeting location and times are posted on page 3 of the Windsor Life each month.

Michele Compton, WG Board President

WG Golf Course Turned Dog Park?

In the effort to stay positive without griping on a beautiful day, my neighbors and I shared sentiments about enduring the day-long noise of groundskeeping equipment cleaning up our golf course, and then seeing people on the course with dogs off-leash. Is this the new norm? With the snow and cold and golfers not on the course as often, do our residents make this a regular activity? Does WG maintenance condone this and/or does Community Response mitigate this?

I’m a new resident with a view on the golf course, and I wonder why people assume their HOA $$ gives them entitlements.

All the more reason to be looking at the west side garden area as a dog park versus the golf course.

M. Ramirez

Response to “WG Golf Course Turned Dog Park”

We also noticed this increase in activity on the golf course over the past couple of years. The unwritten rule has always been that the association discourages use of the golf course by anyone other than golfers. When golfers are out playing the course, there is a significant safety concern for pedestrians, children and dogs. A shanked golf ball can cause serious injury to anything that is in its path. Additionally, the golf course is not part of our snow removal operations, which means that snow and ice may exist on cart paths during the winter. Also, it is not good for there to be activity on the greens when they are wet. It can cause damage and impacts our golf course maintenance. The bottom line, when it snows, the golf course is closed for use and should not be used by anyone. This month the golf and policy committees worked on a new golf policy that specifically addresses this issue. Please see page 8, section 14 for more details. If the policy is approved as written, Community Response will ask anyone who is not a golfer to leave the course. And to be clear, no dogs, except for the association’s golf dog, can run loose on the course for any reason. See page 20 for an update on our golf dog.

During the time the course is closed (this year from January 1 to March 2), our resident geese population has free reign over the grounds and lake with little deterrent. That being said, Windsor Gardens has not asked any resident pet owner to let their pet chase after the birds. In fact, we have talked to a few residents who have offered to help and explained that this activity is a liability issue for the association. I’m sure pet owners thought they were “helping out” with the goose problem and having some fun along the way, but it adds to the problem and doesn’t really prevent much damage from the geese. We are actively working on plans to help with the issues caused by the geese. We have hired (adopted) a new work dog to chase the birds under Windsor Gardens supervision and we are planning on purchasing a tool that will chase them away called a Goosenator.

The golf course is also in a transition due to an unexpected management change in the pro shop, but we continue to work hard to make improvements in how the golf course is maintained and operated.

Dana Cusack, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Proposed New Golf Policy

The below proposed new Golf Policy will be voted on by the WG Board of Directors at their meeting on April 22, 2022. 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.

GOLF POLICY

Windsor Gardens Association owns and operates a Par 3, 9-hole golf course and pro shop located in the center of the community. It is recognized in the Denver area as Emerald Greens Golf Club, a semi-private golf club for the use and enjoyment of residents, as well as the public.

The authority for this policy is granted by the Declaration for Windsor Gardens Association, Article 5, Section 5.16, Rules and Regulations.

1. HOURS OF OPERATION

Emerald Greens Golf Club operates year-round weather permitting; however, the peak golf season is generally from April 1 through October 31 of each year.

• Peak season hours are 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. seven days per week.

• Off season hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. seven days per week, weather permitting.

The Association reserves the right to adjust hours of operation or close the course and pro shop at any time, with or without prior notice.

2. RATES

Rates will be reviewed at least annually by the Golf Committee and Board of Directors and rates are published on the association’s website and Emerald Greens Golf Club website. The Windsor Gardens Association Board of Directors has the authority to increase rates at any time.

3. GOLF COURSE RULES

• All players must check in, in-person with the pro shop upon arrival.

• Each player must have their own bag and set of clubs. Rental clubs are available in the pro shop.

• Players ages 6 to 15 must be accompanied by an adult.

• For safety reasons, no children under the age of 6 are permitted to be on the course, and no strollers or wagons will be allowed.

• Spectators are not encouraged but will be permitted if a waiver is signed. Spectators must be at least 6 years old.

• A round of golf should be played and completed within 90 minutes or less.

• Food and beverage may be purchased from the onsite restaurant or golf shop. Players are permitted to bring a small cooler with snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. Absolutely NO outside alcohol is permitted.

• Smoking is NOT permitted on the golf course, pro shop, parking lot, and association common areas.

• The golf course is surrounded by residential units. For this reason, keep noise to a minimum. Turn your cell phone ringer

off, keep conversations and music to a level that can only be heard within your group.

• Players are responsible for damage or injury caused by an errant or shanked golf ball. Injury or damage to windows, vehicles, or other personal property must be reported immediately to the pro shop and Community Response by calling (303) 364-4924.

• Emerald Greens Golf Club is not responsible for personal property that is lost, stolen, or left at the facility.

4. GOLF CARTS, PULL CARTS AND PARKING

• Golf carts may only be rented or driven by players who have a valid driver’s license. A copy of the driver’s license must be on file with the pro shop and a use agreement must be signed by the driver before the golf cart can be rented.

• No golf carts or pull carts may be driven or pulled within 20’ feet of the tees or greens.

• Golf carts may not be driven off the golf course or beyond the bag drop-off on the east side of the community center. Drivers will forfeit the use of the golf cart if they are found driving in parking lots or on streets.

• Players are not permitted to drive personal vehicles on the paths leading to the pro shop. All player vehicles are to be parked in the community center parking lot.

5. TEE TIMES

Tee times are scheduled in 10-minute increments and may be booked online or by phone call to the pro shop up to seven days in advance. Tee time requests left on voicemail are not guaranteed. Golfers on weekends, holidays and busy weekdays must play in foursomes unless the pro shop staff allows golfers to play in smaller groups when play is not busy. The pro shop staff will assign all unfilled tee times the day of play on a first-come, first-serve basis.

6. DRESS CODE

Preferred golf attire for Emerald Greens Golf Club is as follows:

• Collared shirt

• Slacks, jeans or Bermuda-length shorts

• Golf dresses or skorts

• Spike-less golf shoes or golf sandals

Shoes that are not specifically for golf play will be allowed on a case-by-case basis.

The following clothing items are not acceptable golf attire:

• Cut-off shirts, crop tops, mid-drifts, or spaghetti straps

• Torn or ripped-off sleeveless shirts

• Pool or beach attire

• Jogging shorts or gym attire

• Frayed shorts or cut-offs GOLF

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• Flip flops or other sandals that would be unsafe for golf play

• Graphic tees or accessories with inappropriate logos, graphics, and sayings

• Heavy boots or golf shoes with metal spikes

The pro shop staff will have the final discretion regarding golf appropriate attire.

Inappropriate golf attire must be changed, removed, or in the case of inappropriate graphic tees, a player may be asked to turn it inside out.

Players with extreme body odor, soiled clothing, or a disheveled appearance will be asked to leave the course and reschedule their tee time for another time.

7.

CANCELLATION AND NO SHOWS

Players who are unable to make a scheduled tee time are asked to cancel their reservation at least 24 hours in advance. Tee times cancelled with a 24-hour notice will be refunded for the round of golf, minus a $5 service fee. Any player who does not show up for a tee time forfeits all fees paid in advance of their scheduled play.

8. PACE OF PLAY

Pace of play is meant to keep players advancing through the course in a timely manner and without disruption to other groups. All players must keep pace with the group in front of them and/or on pace with a 90-minute round of golf. The following process will be used to address slow play:

• 1st Warning: The group will be asked to increase their speed of play to maintain their position on the course.

• 2nd Warning: The group will be asked to move forward as far as necessary to keep their original position on the course, or they can permit the group behind them to play through.

If after 2 warnings the pace of play has not improved, the group may be asked to cease play and return to the pro shop.

9.

WEATHER ALERTS & IN THE EVENT OF AN EMERGENCY

y The lightning horn is a long blast. If heard, please leave the course promptly and seek shelter.

y In the event of an emergency on the course or to report an incident, call Community Response for assistance at (303) 3644924. For a life-threatening emergency or crime in progress, call 911 first and then call Community Response.

10. CODE OF CONDUCT

All players and spectators are expected to follow the Emerald Greens Golf Club Code of Conduct, as follows:

• Be courteous and sportsmanlike. Regardless of skill level, be kind to others, lend a hand when you can, and remember to have fun.

• Follow the dress code. Preferred golf attire: collared shirt, slacks, jeans, Bermuda length shorts, golf dresses or skorts, and golf shoes without spikes or golf sandals.

• Respect other people’s time. Always arrive 10 minutes early for your tee time and remember to cancel when you are unable to play. Complete your round of play in 90 minutes and don’t be a slow player.

• Keep your temper under control. Do not yell at others or criticize their golf play. Do not throw clubs, use obscenities, or otherwise display inappropriate or belligerent behavior.

• Leave no trace of your play or golf cart use. Replace divots on the greens and tee boxes. Avoid driving in wet areas and spots that are damaged or under repair. Remember not to drive within 20’ feet of the tees and greens.

• Keep noise to a minimum. Turn your cell phone ringer off, keep conversations and music to a level that can only be heard within your group.

• Always report an injury or property damage from an errant or shanked golf ball. Stop play and immediately contact the pro shop and Community Response by calling (303) 364-4924.

• Respect the Emerald Greens staff. Always abide by the information and instructions provided by staff and never interfere with their job duties.

• Only purchase alcohol from the on-site restaurant. Players are permitted to bring a small cooler with snacks and nonalcoholic drinks. Absolutely NO outside alcohol is permitted.

• Do not smoke. Smoking is NOT permitted on the golf course, pro shop, parking lot, and association common areas.

11. ENFORCEMENT

If player(s) are found to be in violation of this policy, the following procedure will be followed:

y A golf staff member will provide the player(s) with a verbal warning and explain what rule or part of the policy they are not complying with.

y If the infraction continues after the verbal warning, a golf staff member will ask the player(s) to stop play and return to the pro shop. If there is a safety concern and the player(s) are using a golf cart, the keys will be removed from the cart, or the golf staff will drive the cart back to the pro shop.

y If the player(s) refuse to comply with the verbal warnings, Community Response will be contacted for assistance and to escort the player(s) off the course. It is at the Golf Manager’s discretion if the player(s) are allowed to return to the course to play golf in the future.

y The Covenant and Rule Enforcement policy will be applicable for any incident that is documented by Community Response and involves a resident of the association.

12. GOLF LEAGUES

Emerald Greens Golf Club welcomes the play of golf leagues formed by Windsor Gardens residents. Leagues at Emerald Greens Golf Club are defined as an organized golfing group with a recurring, 9-hole play time on weekdays, reserved in advance. This applies to leagues formed for both leisure and/or competition. All leagues require the approval of the Golf Manager.

To qualify to have a league, the following criteria must be met:

• A minimum of 12 players.

• Play must recur a minimum of 8 weeks in the year.

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• Play occurs on a weekday, Monday through Friday during the first 1.5 hours after the course opens or after 3 p.m.

• All tee times are paid in advance before play begins.

• Bylaws are used to manage the league, and are kept up to date and on file with the Golf Manager.

In the spirit of equity, inclusion, and diversity, eligibility requirements for membership and tournament play should be focused on skill level and knowledge of the game.

Gender based competitive leagues will be allowed with the understanding that physical abilities typically differ between men and women in the game of golf.

Leagues will operate independently. The role of the Emerald Greens staff will be to assist league leadership with reserving tee times, planning special events, processing payments for green fees, and managing tournament funds and payouts for players through a pro shop credit for merchandise.

Leagues established by Windsor Gardens residents may establish the league as a Windsor Gardens Club/Group through the Activities Office for use of Community Center rooms and publishing announcements in the Windsor Life newspaper. Some restrictions apply; see the Community Facilities Rental & Use Policy.

League Bylaws must include the following:

• League name

• Mission or Purpose

• Membership

o Eligibility Requirements & Non-Resident Criteria, if applicable

o Application & Selection Process

o Voting Rights

o Dues/Fees, if applicable

• Board of Directors/Officers

o Election

o Number of Positions

o Titles, Duration of Terms and Duties

o Filling Vacancies

• Meetings Schedule and Procedures

• Competition

• Code of Conduct, Rules and Dress Code that are consistent with Emerald Greens Golf Club

• Conflict Resolution

Note: The current league computer is owned and operated by the Dukes and Windsorettes leagues. Newly established leagues must obtain authorization from the Dukes and Windsorettes league presidents to use the league computer. Storage space for leagues will be assigned by the Golf Manager, if available.

13. TOURNAMENTS

Emerald Greens Golf Club will host a series of tournaments throughout the year. The Golf Manager will determine the schedule for tournaments and will also be responsible for the planning and management of the events.

Tournaments led by leagues/groups or outside organizations will be required to reserve the course through the Golf Manager. A tournament agreement and damage deposit may be required. The Golf Manager will help plan the league tournament as it relates to tee times, staffing and the course itself, but the league will be responsible for hosting, implementing the tournament and managing the event details.

Annual passes cannot be used for tournament registrations.

14. GOLF COURSE MAINTENANCE, PEDESTRIANS, DOG WALKING, AND GOLF DOG

The golf course includes 22 acres with 9-holes, a practice facility, putting green, and attractive flowers with various trees and a lake as obstacles. The golf course is maintained to a professional standard by the Windsor Gardens Association grounds department. Turf height, watering requirements, and maintenance schedules are set by the Grounds Supervisor.

Due to the year-round operation of the golf course, maintenance requirements, and safety concerns, the course and golf cart trails are always restricted from pedestrians and pets.

Residents are not permitted to allow their dog(s) to run loose on the course at any time.

The Windsor Gardens Association maintains a longstanding tradition of having a working golf dog on property to mitigate the geese activity on the golf course. The working dog is off leash and often seen in and around the Emerald Greens Golf Club.

Proposed Revised Storage Areas Policy

The below proposed, revised Storage Areas Policy will be voted on by the WG Board of Directors at their meeting on April 22, 2022.. 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.

STORAGE AREAS POLICY

Assigned storage lockers for personal belongings are provided within the limited common elements of residential buildings. Owners may also build or purchase storage cabinets for use within their assigned garage stall. The use of storage areas is subject to the provisions set forth within this policy.

The authority for this policy is granted by the Declaration for Windsor Gardens Association, Article 5, Section 5.16, Rules and Regulations.

STORAGE AREAS

Common Area Storage:

1. Medical equipment such as but not limited to wheelchairs, walkers, crutches and the like may not be stored in any common area of the building.

2. Denver Fire Code prohibits the storage of personal property, including holiday decorations for buildings in the common areas, the perimeter of the storage rooms, meter closets, boiler rooms, air handling rooms, laundry rooms, and standpipe rooms.

3. Holiday decorations may not be stored in garage areas unless they are fully contained within approved garage cabinets or storage lockers of individual owners.

4. No personal property may be stored in building common areas.

Resident Storage Lockers:

1. Storage lockers assigned to units are provided for the storage of personal property. Flammable materials are prohibited.

2. Owners are responsible for securing their storage locker, including lock and key replacement if needed.

Garage Storage:

1. Owners must obtain modification approval to install a garage cabinet or storage locker, including prefabricated storage cabinets, tool cabinets, and elevated cabinets, commonly referred to as a “cowboy storage locker”. Open shelving is not permitted.

2. Cabinets and storage lockers must meet specifications on file in the Association office. Those specifications should be consulted prior to the purchase, construction, or installation of any storage unit.

3. Garage stalls may contain a storage locker or cabinet or both. All personal items must be stored in the lockers and/or cabinets, except as follows:

a. Two bicycles per stall may be stored on the garage floor.

b. One small, collapsible grocery cart may be kept on the garage floor. Additional carts may be hung above the floor on a cabinet. Large supermarket-type carts are not allowed in garage stalls.

c. Ladders may be stored in garage stalls so long as they are hung from a cabinet and do not rest on the garage floor.

4. All items allowed to be stored outside a cabinet or locker, as noted above, must be secured to prevent damage to neighboring stalls and must be wholly contained within the resident’s garage stall boundaries.

5. No storage cabinet or locker or any other item may be attached to the walls or ceiling of the garage.

Windsor Gardens Association is not responsible for the theft of personal property. Residents store property in their garages at their own risk.

Storage areas will be inspected periodically, and enforcement of storage violations will be managed in accordance with the Covenant and Rule Enforcement Procedures. In some cases, the Association may need to clean up storage violations if no response is received from the owner responsible for the storage area. If this should occur, the Owner will be responsible for the cost of cleanup, which will include labor, as well as any applicable disposal fees.

WG Board in Motion

At their meeting on March 30, 2022, the WG board of directors approved the following motions:

ƒ Architectural Review Committee motions:

Motion to deny a request for an exception to unit door painting for a unit in Building 59.

Motion to deny a request for an exception to unit door painting with the suggestion of including a kickplate at the bottom of the unit door for a unit in Building 52.

Motion to deny the requests for exceptions to the unit door painting for several units in Buildings 52 and 82.

Motion to approve an exception to the unit door painting with the confirmation that the decorative items can be removed easily for a condo unit in Building 52.

Motion to approve an exception to the unit door painting for two units in Building 82.

ƒ Community Life Committee motion that the Board of Directors request the city of Denver put Windsor Gardens as a priority for the installation of the new 20 mph signage.

ƒ Finance Committee motions:

Motion to transfer $348,764.08 to the capital reserve account.

Motion to transfer $211,387.72 to the tax reserve account.

Motion to transfer $150,478.65 to the capital reserve account. (This transfer represents the March insurance loan payment from the operating account).

ƒ Golf and Policy Joint Committee motions:

Motion to accept the non-resident rate increase.

ƒ Motion to publish the proposed new Golf Policy in the April 2022 Windsor Life for comments before the final board vote on the policy at their April 22, 2022, meeting.

ƒ Motion to publish the proposed amended Storage Policy in the April 2022 Windsor Life for comments before the final board vote on the policy at their April 22, 2022, meeting.

ƒ Motion to adopt the Community Gardens Policy as published in the March 2022 Windsor Life with the addition of a provision that the gardeners in the east community gardens may not use the warehouse dumpster.

ƒ Motion to write off $13,401.44 on a unit due to a foreclosure.

ƒ Motion to write off $12,303.65 on a unit due to a foreclosure.

ƒ Motion to reinstate the Community Response Committee.

ƒ Motion to allow an exception to the rental policy to allow the seller to live in the unit for 5 days after the closing.

ƒ Motion to allow an exception to the rental policy to allow the seller to have possession of the unit for 7 days after the closing.

Motions approved by the board of directors via electronic vote or by special meeting in March:

ƒ March 11, 2022 – Electronic motion to approve proceeding with the AARP grant that had a deadline submission date of March 22, 2022.

ƒ March 25, 2022 – Special meeting motions to waive the meeting notice and to accept the insurance renewal proposal as presented by Admiral Insurance Company as the general liability carrier with increases in crime coverage to $20 million and wire transfer coverage to $1 million.

Denver District 5 Prioritizes Safety and Mobility for South Dayton Street. Share Your Feedback!

From

Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer, Denver City Council District 5

As we head into spring, our team is focused on local street improvements to enhance community safety for our residents. We have witnessed a notable expansion over the last 10 years in East Denver, and, as a result, we are finding many of our roads and infrastructure were not designed to support our rapid growth. With more people continuing to travel on our roads, it is critical to reevaluate traffic flow and roadway safety.

To address these issues, our office has partnered with the Denver Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI), the City of Aurora, Challenge School, and local traffic engineering firm Fehr and Peers, to conduct traffic studies of key areas in East Denver. Last year’s successful traffic study of 8th Avenue provides excellent momentum and community-driven purpose as we collect feedback for this year’s South Dayton Street traffic study.

The South Dayton Street traffic study will identify opportunities to calm traffic and improve mobility for pedestrians and cyclists on South Dayton Street between Alameda Avenue and Mississippi Avenue. Now’s your chance to get involved! We invite you to participate in our community survey and provide feedback on South Dayton Street traffic and mobility. Complete the survey now. Go online to: bit.ly/DaytonStreetSurvey

After the study is complete, we will work with DOTI to develop and implement solutions along South Dayton Street to alleviate traffic and mobility issues. The District 5 Office and Fehr and Peers are also working with Denver’s Right of Way Services and DOTI’s parking team to address parking challenges in the project area.

We’d like to thank those who attended our initial community meetings in early February and provided valuable feedback. We had over 100 attendees and over 200 questions in the first meeting! We will be hosting two additional community meetings once the traffic study is complete, anticipated in June or July. Please stay tuned for more details on those upcoming community outreach meetings, where we will discuss the traffic study findings and recommended solutions.

To share your feedback for the South Dayton Street traffic study, please complete our survey at: bit.ly/DaytonStreetSurvey by April 15.

As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out if our office can be of service.

Ways to Reach the District Five Team

Email: denvercouncil5@denvergov.org

Phone: 720-337-5555

Website: bit.ly/D5Website

Social media:

instagram.com/denvercouncil5 twitter.com/denvercouncil5 facebook.com/DenverCouncil5

Dog Ownership Responsibilities & Reminders

Windsor Gardens is a pet-friendly community with a large population of dogs. Dog ownership comes with unique responsibilities in a community with a population of 3,500 residents. Warmer temperatures bring more outdoor activity, and it is our goal for this season to be enjoyed by everyone, including dog owners, our furry friends, and non-dog owners alike. Here are a few reminders:

Always Use a 6-Foot Lease

For safety reasons and according to policy, remember that dogs (cats and other loved pets too, if applicable) must be kept on a nonretractable leash, no longer than 6 feet in length, and attended by a responsible person. This means that pets cannot be tied or secured to a stationary object on the common or limited common areas. And most importantly, they cannot roam freely outside of your unit.

Pee and Poo Top 5

1. Favorite spots to pee and poo should be varied regularly as heavy use of the same areas can cause damage to the turf and cause unsightly stains and lawn damage.

2. Several pet waste containers and poop bags are located along the loop walk around our community. The poop bags are intended for pet owners use but they should be supplemental to your own supply. We order thousands of bags each year. Please help keep this expense under control.

3. Dispose of the doggie poo bags properly and do not collect or store used bags for additional use or delayed disposal.

4. Do not overfill the green waste container with your poo bags. If one container is full, please find another one that has room for your bag.

5. There are dog pens in multiple locations throughout WG for the purpose of allowing your pet to pee and poo in a designated fenced -in potty area. By using the dog pens, you help to keep the landscaping looking its best. A map of the dog pen locations is available in the administrative office.

Pet Noise

One final note about pet noise, a common complaint: Our community also observes the city of Denver's noise ordinances for barking, howling, or other excessive noises generated by our furry friends. The law states that a citation will be issued to an owner after the howling or noise is continuous for 20 minutes. Community Response should be notified of these complaints and will verify that it is valid before leaving a warning ticket.

Leap into Energy Cost Savings

From Liz Nickel, WG Office Manager LEAP is an energy assistance program funded by the federal government and it may help you save money when funds are tight. This year’s HOA budget reflected significant increases in utility expenses and now may be a good time to see if you qualify for this assistance program. It may help to offset your assessment increase. LEAP stands for Low-income Energy Assistance Program. As a senior citizen, especially if your main or only source of income is a Social Security check, you may qualify to receive assistance. This assistance is focused on supplementing your energy costs during the coldest months of the year, November through April. It does not cover the entire cost, however.

Let’s look at the details of who qualifies and how to apply. This information comes directly from the Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS) webpage, https://cdhs.colorado.gov/leap, and links for the LEAP application and additional assistance programs for energy bills can be found on this website. Applications are accepted from November 1 through April 30 each year.

Qualifications

1. Paying for heat costs. If you are paying HOA fees, you are paying for heating costs. As a tenant, if your lease states that rent costs or utility costs cover the heating, then you also likely qualify for this item. Windsor Gardens can provide a letter stating what amount you pay toward heat in your monthly HOA, or you can use the assessment letter that was just mailed to you last month. Please call the administrative office if you need assistance.

2. Residency. If you are a United States citizen or are a permanent legal resident of the United States, or if someone in your household is a U.S. citizen, you likely qualify.

3. Low-income. For this item a household must “earn a maximum family household income that does not exceed 60% of the state

median income level.” From a quick google search the median income in Colorado for 2021 was $77,127 annually. This will give you a general idea of the income rate that might qualify. They give more specific monthly rates on the CDHS website.

4. Valid Identification. Do you hold one of the following ID cards? If so, you may qualify.

a. Colorado driver’s license or Colorado identification card

b. United States military identification card or military dependent’s identification card

c. United States Coast Guard Merchant Mariner card

d. Native American tribal document

How to Apply

These are the basic requirements. You will need to obtain the application either from the CDHS website or call: 1-866-HEAT-HELP (1-866-432-8435) to request a paper copy be sent to you. When you are ready to send in your application, mail it to: LEAP, P.O. BOX 39200, Colorado Springs, CO 80949 or email it to leaphelp@ goodwillcolorado.org . You may also apply online through Colorado PEAK: www.colorado.gov/PEAK.

Additional Information and Other Assistance Programs

Be sure to do your own research about LEAP on their website as they have so much information, including an application checklist, frequently asked questions, and other heating assistance programs you may qualify for if LEAP is not an option for you. Some of these programs are Federal LIHEAP, the Crisis Intervention Program, the Weatherization Program, and Energy Outreach Colorado, all linked in the resources section of the Colorado Department of Human Services webpage listed above.

From Liz Nickel, WG Office Manager

WG Intercom Systems FAQ

Do you use the intercom system at your building’s front entrance? Let’s review how the intercom system works, and then I’ll share a couple tricks you could use to make your life easier.

Intercom Basics

First, in case you are new to the community I want to review some basics. When you move in, the maintenance department will program your name and number into the intercom box at the main entry of your building. Your guests can then be buzzed into the building instead of you having to go all the way to the front door to let them in. When your guest arrives, they will push the # key on the intercom box and scroll through the list of names to find your name. Next to your name there will be a 3-digit code. Your guest will dial your code, then wait as the intercom box calls your phone. When your phone rings, the call will appear like a regular local number. Answer your phone and then you can speak to the person at the front door. If you are expecting them, feel free to let them in by pushing number 9 on the keypad of your phone.

Don’t Know Them? Don’t Let Them In

If you don’t know the person at the front door, do not feel pressured to buzz them in. It can be unsafe to let unknown persons into your building. The same goes for letting people into your building when you are walking through the security door. If someone you don’t know is trying to follow you through the front door, you have the right to question them. You might ask them to use their own key or to wait and be buzzed in by the resident they’re coming to see. This may seem awkward or unfriendly, but it will help to keep unknown people from entering the building. Letting in someone’s family member or friend is not your responsibility. If they are meant to get into the building, they will either have a key of their own or the resident they came to see can buzz them in. One last comment on that front: if someone asks you to use your own key or to be buzzed in, please be understanding and use your own key or call your friend to be buzzed in. Do not try to go in with others, especially when you don’t know them.

Additional Notes on How to Use the Intercom

Here are some additional notes on how to let guests into the building that may seem obvious but for someone who has never used the intercom before they may not be. First, your guest must call you from the intercom box, so that you can dial 9 to let them in. They cannot call you on their personal cell phone and be buzzed in. The intercom box is connected to the magnetic lock on the security door – their cell phone is not. Also, if you have changed your phone number, we will not automatically update the intercom with your new number. You

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Need Internet Access to Do Some Research on these Programs?

What if you don’t have access to the internet or a computer to do this research? WG Community Life Manager Cari Ervin has tablets that can be checked out to you. We do not recommend using these tablets for banking, private information such as using your social security number, etc., but they are great for web searches and internet browsing.

You can 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 for internet access, video calls, virtual classes, social media, and much more. To request a rental, call Cari at 720-862-1590.

must notify us. This is a simple work order and may take a couple days to be completed.

Benefits of Connecting your Cell Phone to the Intercom

Let’s move on to some things that hopefully will make your life easier using the intercom. It is a good idea to get your cell phone number connected to the intercom. Having your landline connected is great, especially if you don’t use a cell phone much or if you have poor cell service in your unit but having your cell phone connected gives you a couple extra benefits. The intercom box uses a cell phone number to dial your landline phone or your cell phone. On your cell phone, you can add the intercom phone number to your contacts list as “intercom” or “front door”, so you know when someone is calling you from the front door. Contact me, Liz Nickel, at 720-862-1531 or by email at lnickel@wgamail.com to get your building’s intercom phone number to program into your cell phone.

Sometimes we have our phones set to ignore or silence unknown numbers to avoid spam and scammer phone calls, but if you have the intercom number saved, your phone will allow the call to ring through. I’ve spoken to residents recently who block all unknown callers who do not leave them a voicemail. If you don’t save your intercom number as a contact in your cell phone and have blocked unknown callers, your cell phone won’t ring when a guest calls you from the intercom box.

An additional benefit to having the intercom programmed to your cell phone is that you can let yourself into the building without your key. If you lose your keys or get locked out of the building but you have your cell phone, you can use the intercom system to call yourself like a guest would call you. Your cell phone will ring, and the caller id will be whatever you’ve named the intercom number in your phone’s contact list. Answer the call and dial number 9 on the cell phone’s keypad. The security door will unlock for about 5 seconds, and you can get inside. Getting into your condo, if you’ve lost your keys, is a separate issue but at least you’ll be inside the building. That is a step in the right direction, especially in winter or late at night after walking your dog one last time before bed.

Do you have an out-of-state cell phone number? Our previous intercom system only allowed the use of a local number. Our current intercom system allows other area code numbers.

One Entry Code and One Phone Number Per Resident

Can you have more than one entry code? Sorry, but no, we can’t add multiple intercom entry codes with different phone numbers. Nor

Community Response Office Location, Hours and Red Phone

From Chris Scovil, Chief of Community Response

Where is the Community Response office?

Our office is located to the right of the WG Fitness Center doors. What are the office hours for Community Response?

Community Response is working 24/7 but we do not have an officer inside the office on a full-time basis. Our office is always locked and we have surveillance cameras monitoring the inside and outside of the office. Officers come and go throughout their shift for reports, return phone calls, administrative work, etc.

I keep knocking on the Community Response office door, but nobody is helping me.

You’re welcome to knock on the door, but picking up the red phone located inside the box on the wall near our office door will have better results. When you pick up the phone, it will automatically notify an officer. Any red phone in the community center will work the same way.

Community Response Activities, March 1 through March 31, 2022

Coyotes at Windsor Gardens: What to Do

Coyotes are spotted in Windsor Gardens from time to time. If you are feeding the squirrels or other wildlife at Windsor Gardens or at the High Line Canal, it can increase wild animals’ boldness, including coyotes. Coyotes are typically timid around humans, but if you encounter one that is bolder, Denver Parks and Recreation recommends hazing: “Hazing is about persistently and consistently providing an aversive response to the presence of coyotes when they have become habituated to the presence of people. People can yell, bang pots, blow whistles or air horns, throw sticks, and generally be something that animals want to avoid. Hazing does not chase animals out of a territory, nor does it harm the animal.”

A Denver Parks and Recreation information sheet on urban coyotes states:

Coyotes in an urban environment easily become used to (habituation) living near people, which changes their behavior. Urban coyotes associate people with food, which reduces their natural wariness in their interactions with people and pets. Every time a coyote sees a person, and nothing happens, it increases their boldness and comfort in increasingly close interactions.

FEEDING COYOTES, EITHER ON PURPOSE OR ACCIDENTALLY, IS THE BIGGEST CULPRIT IN CREATING PROBLEMS.

Wild animals take food where they can. When people feed wildlife, it turns humans into a source for food, and will increase ANY wild

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

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animals’ boldness towards people. With habituation, we see increases in coyotes entering yards, attacking pets (for both a food source and to defend territory), and initiating contact with both people and pets.

Although coyotes are naturally curious, they are also timid and will normally run away if confronted, making attacks on humans are rare. In most cases, attacks occur because of people feeding coyotes or habituating them in some manner. A coyote that associates humans with food may become demanding and aggressive. By feeding coyotes, you put yourself, neighborhood, pets and wildlife at risk. It is unlawful to feed or intentionally attract coyotes in most urban areas.

DISCOURAGE A COYOTE FROM APPROACHING BY:

• Making yourself big and loud

• Waving your arms, clap your hands and throw objects (if available) at the coyote

• Shouting with a loud and authoritative voice Do not run or turn your back on a coyote, face the coyote and back away slowly.”

To view the entire Denver Parks and Recreation information sheet on urban coyotes, go to: https://www.denvergov.org/content/dam/denvergov/Portals/747/ documents/Natural_Areas/wildlife/urban-coyote-information.pdf

Source: Denver District Attorney’s Office

5 Red Flags of a Scam

1. FEAR. If someone calls and your first reaction is “Oh No!”, then take heed. Scammers use fear as the number one method for getting you off your guard.

2. Asks for “verification” of your personal information. Is the person asking to “confirm” your full social security number, bank account number?

3. Pay Up and Pay immediately. Scammer will say “I can help you”, but you must pay now, over the phone.

4. Requests payment in the form of a gift card. No reputable company, no lawyer, not the IRS or Microsoft, requires you to go to a store and purchase some form of a gift card (could be from any store, Best Buy, Walgreens etc); or an iTunes card, or some other sort of card.

5. Tells you to tell no one.

Quick Tips to Stop Scammers

1. Never answer the phone if you don’t recognize the number. Scammers can make a phone number appear as a local number. The best way to reduce calls from unscrupulous telemarketers is

COP Shop @ WG

to not answer the phone. If someone you know is calling, they will leave a message.

2. SHRED SHRED SHRED. Any document, mailing label, etc., that has your name and address on it.

3. Copy all the contents of your wallet, front and back. It may not keep you from losing your wallet, but if it does get lost, you will have copies of all your lost items.

4. Do not have your check books mailed to your home. Instead, pick them up at your bank. Use direct deposit when you can.

5. Do not carry your social security card

6. Use strong Passwords not recycled/ reused

7. Place outgoing important information such as your Tax filings, checks, etc., in a USPS mailbox. Do Not put in your own mailbox with the red flag ‘up’ indicating that there is important information inside

[Editor's Note: There will be a shredding event at WG on Friday, April 15, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the administrative parking lot. Please see details on page 26 in the "Windsor Happenings" section.]

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.

This month the Cop Shop will be in CenterPoint on Monday, April 4; Friday, April 8; Monday, April 18; and Friday, April 22, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on all dates. We will also be holding a drug take back event on Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. We will be in front of the Community Response office.

You may also contact the Cop Shop at 303-329-0500 or leetsdalecopshop@hotmail.com.

DEAR COP SHOP

The IRS Never Initiates Contact with Taxpayers by Email, Text or Social Media

Dear Cop Shop:

I got an email that looked like it was from the IRS but I didn’t respond. Am I in trouble?

Worried

Dear Worried:

No you are not in trouble. In fact, by not responding you avoided a boat load of trouble. It’s tax season and scammers are on the prowl to get your information and hard-earned money. The IRS never initiates contact with taxpayers by email, text or social media. They do sometimes call but only after sending written correspondence. They never demand immediate payment by gift card (really, why would a government agency want a gift card for payment) and they never threaten to bring in local law enforcement.

Scammers may pose as an advocate for tax problems or offer lowcost options to file your taxes for you. Some people get emails that appear to be from the Taxpayer Advocacy Panel about refunds. This is a panel that advises the IRS but it does not interact with taxpayers or have access to personal information.

Keep your information and your money safe and only deal with verifiable contacts when it comes to taxes, the IRS and other government agencies. As we have said many times, stop, think and verify before you reply.

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

The Cop Shop

The Leetsdale Cop Shop will be collecting expired and/ or unused medications on Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. during National Drug Take Back Day. We will be in front of the Community Response office so you can drive up or walk up to turn in expired or no longer needed prescription or over the counter medications for safe and secure disposal by law enforcement. No needles please.

Denver Street Sweeping Season Begins April 1

Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) is reminding residents that street sweeping season started Friday, April 1, and is asking people to check the red and white signs on their block for parking restrictions and move their car on their street sweeping day to avoid a $50 citation.

Denver’s annual street sweeping program removes dirt and debris off city streets, keeping it out of our air and water and making our environment cleaner and healthier. In

2021, Denver street sweeping crews swept 133,039 lane miles –collecting 52,393 cubic yards of dirt and debris.

Denver asks residents to move their cars on their street sweeping day so the sweepers can reach all the way to the curb line where dirt accumulates. The removal of debris also prevents storm sewer inlets from getting clogged.

In addition to checking the red and white signs on their block, residents can look up street sweeping schedules and sign up for email/text reminders at www.pocketgov.com. The posted street season runs April through November.

Denver’s Online Service Center: Pocketgov.com

Pocketgov.com is the City of Denver’s online service center, which provides access to city services and information from anywhere, at any time, on any device.

With pocketgov.com, users can make a variety of payments, report potholes or graffiti, find property values, sign up for customized services like street sweeping reminders and waste removal notifications, and much more.

To suggest new services or submit comments on the tool, users can click on the “Site Feedback” button at the bottom of any pocketgov. com page.

With new features rolling out every month based on citizen feedback, pocketgov.com is an innovative solution for direct, easy connections to the City of Denver. Go to pocketgov.com and check it out.

A Key Cause of Computer Files Loss and How to Protect Yourself

Source: Brandpoint

Computer crashes. Cyber attacks. Viruses. Theft. Power outages. There are so many ways you can lose the precious data stored on your computer. But the greatest threat of all? You.

"Human error is one of the main causes of data loss," says Brian Pridgeon, Director of Product Marketing, Western Digital. "It could be as simple as spilling coffee on your laptop or accidentally deleting a critical file. Seemingly small incidents can lead to a massive loss of important files, for businesses, content creators and general consumers alike."

It's natural to make mistakes. But when it comes to human error, there are a few ways to protect yourself against the loss of important data.

1. Make data backup a habit

Backing up your precious and vital files is crucial. As a rule of thumb, put protections in place for anything that would be difficult or impossible to reproduce or replace, or anything where a loss would evoke negative, frustrating or stressful emotions. For individuals, this might include address books, pictures, videos, music files, emails, documents and financial records. For businesses, data backups become a bit more technical, and include backing up customer databases, configuration files, operating systems, accounting records, operational details and inventory supply levels. Keeping your files backed up and safe offers peace of mind in the event of a system breakdown.

One way to help ensure the protection of your files is a storage drive or device, such as the My PassportTM drive or My BookTM desktop storage from Western Digital's WD® brand. The My Passport HDD from WD is a drive that provides portable storage that fits in the palm of your hand. It can help you store photos, videos, music as well as documents. The My Book device from WD allows you to store even more data and is equipped with backup software for Windows® and is compatible with Time Machine on macOS. It also features built-in hardware encryption with password protection to help keep your files private and safe.

2. Practice good cyber hygiene

It's all too easy to ignore those pesky pop-ups telling you it's time for an update, but failing to do so can be another human error that causes data loss. Regular software updates allow your system to access the latest security features - so you're protected from viruses and malware.

Another good cyber hygiene habit is regularly changing your passwords. This can help you stay safe online as well as protect the private or important information stored in your various accounts. If needed, mark your calendar or set a reminder on your phone to make sure you remember to practice these safety habits.

3. Careful data organization

How you handle your files can help avoid simple errors such as accidental deletion. For example, if your desktop is a mess of files and you're trying to clear space, you have a greater chance of deleting something without realizing its importance. Take some time to set up an organization system for your files, photos and videos - and stick to it.

Some quick tips for file organization include:

*Follow a naming convention

*Always use dates when naming files

*Be as specific as possible when labeling files and folders

*Regularly clean up folders that become cluttered

*Back up your important files regularly

Mistakes are bound to happen, but many of the headaches and devastation that stem from data loss due to human error are preventable. By following these tips, you can take steps to protect your data from one of the main causes of issues.

Maintenance Matters

From Bill Walsh, Facilities Manager

EMERGENCY REPAIRS

You never know when a maintenance emergency will occur and emergency repairs are needed on a fairly regular basis here at Windsor Gardens. As many of our residents have witnessed, maintenance crew members work all days of the week and all hours of the day. We have a rotation of nine on-call employees who answer emergency calls. They change out every Tuesday at 8 a.m. and are on call until the next Tuesday. During that time, they still work their regular Monday through Friday day shift but may be called out during the evenings and on weekends for quite a few hours. In some cases, these guys are working day and night all weekend long. We are called to duty during birthdays, holidays, etc. Note: most of these emergency calls are for completely avoidable kitchen sink backups.

We have a variety of trade specialists on the on-call rotation, including a mechanic, carpenter, plumber and maintenance tech. They all have their areas of expertise and don’t always know every solution to every problem without at least an opportunity to consult a manual, make a phone call to a coworker or in some cases a contractor to help solve the emergency at hand.

As a rule, things can and will go wrong, equipment fails, and things get flushed that shouldn’t. Our buildings are celebrating their 60th year this year, and at that age the odds of something failing increase by the day. Some weekends we see as many as five water loss situations, some caused by overflowing tubs and some from pipe failure. In some instances, we can get the leak or stoppage repaired with one maintenance person, while for other cases it takes a crew of contracted professionals to resolve the problem. Some repairs require a permit from the city and sometimes even engineering plans before the permit can be pulled. Some repairs require more than one permit from different city departments.

Each year I deal with around 130 contractors who do various tasks here at Windsor Gardens. Most contractors are booked out anywhere from two to twelve weeks. It’s difficult to get someone out to WG in a day, much less in the middle of the night.

I have witnessed firsthand the unrealistic expectations of some of our residents during a maintenance emergency. Let me give a couple of examples. We recently had a water line burst under the sidewalk at one of our buildings on a snowy, freezing day. The water to the building had to be shut off at the street. We were excavating the area when a resident came out and complained that she didn’t have water to take her medicine. She called Channel 9 and the health department. We had another situation where a sewer line fractured, and we had to shut the water off to the building to make repairs. We had residents in

that building calling the city permit office and the health department, with threats to call OSHA and channel 9. Believe me, we are out there doing our best to get the water back on and your resources restored, and when you make those kind of calls it can bring our work to a screeching halt. Please call the main office or community response first with any concerns. We can explain the process to you, so you gain an understanding of the severity of the situation. Calling other agencies may lead to delays as they have the power to shut the job down.

Have Bottled Water, Flashlights, Batteries and Extra Oxygen on Hand for Use During Emergency Shutoffs

Please take time to prepare yourself for emergency water and power shutoffs – before they happen. Have some bottled water on hand and be ready for water outages of up to several days. Have flashlights and batteries available and extra oxygen on hand for electrical outages. These are all basic essentials that every household should have on hand. Set up a plan to go visit friends when these emergencies occur. If the maintenance crew can concentrate on the repairs, we can get you back to normal that much sooner. If we are spending our time answering calls from various agencies, it takes away from what we are trying to do. If we have one man on call, his first priority is to restore the mechanical failure, and his second priority is to send a Pilera message, which will be sent after he has stabilized the issue. Until next month be ready for the worst and hope it’s not that bad.

Down to Earth

From Dana Cusack, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

LET'S GET OUTSIDE!

I hope everyone takes time to get outdoors and appreciate all that our Windsor Gardens landscape provides. Going for a brisk walk or leading your pet around the grounds is great for your mental health, helping to boost your mood by interacting with nature.

The plants in our landscape not only clean the air that we breathe, but they also cool our homes in the summer and protect us and our property from winds and other weather.

Our landscape supports wildlife as well. There are many birds that live at Windsor Gardens. Our landscape offers food and shelter to cedar waxwings, chickadees, juncos, crows, and of course the Canadian geese. Sunflowers, yarrow and grasses are among the plants that provide sustenance to our

From Rebecca Zazueta, General Manager

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

little feathered friends. Yarrow can provide nest material, and other trees like the blue spruce, Rocky Mountain juniper and chokecherry are good choices for housing.

One way the grounds crew shows appreciation for the landscape is by hand watering during the long breaks without moisture that Colorado is known for and by trimming and pruning all the shrubs and perennials during the winter months.

Try to get out and enjoy our landscape as much as possible as weather permits. It could make you feel better, and you might get to see some wildlife while you are out.

Maintenance and Grounds Updates

‚ There was a major sewer line collapse at building 15. A new line was installed from the building to the city sewer line out in the street.

‚ There was a gas leak in building 38. We were red tagged and had to shut down the boilers for almost 24 hours.

‚ We had an underfloor leak in building 64 in a copper domestic hot water line. Three first-floor units were affected. Water restoration is underway. Flooring replacement is likely for two units.

‚ Excavation is still in progress at the indoor pool to try to locate a leak. So far, the leak has not been found.

‚ Thirty-five feet of sewer line in the basement of building 3 was replaced. The line is located in the storage lockers.

‚ We had a mainline sewer back-up in building 62.

‚ We installed new fans to pressurize the underground lobbies in buildings 78, 80, 82, 84. This process will help eliminate odor complaints in the underground lobbies and stairwells.

‚ We are 75% of the way done with annual boiler inspections and are obtaining new licenses.

‚ The flat plate heat exchanger in building 10 was replaced.

‚ The air handling coil froze and fractured in building 27. The exchanger was removed, repaired, and replaced.

‚ Two electrical meter sockets were repaired as required by Xcel Energy.

PAINT DEPARTMENT

‚ Building 52 is complete. Building 82 is being prepped. Buildings 7 and 13 will be next.

‚ Repairs from a plumbing leak in building 41 are nearly complete.

‚ We are manufacturing more metal caps to install on the tops of the trash doors to help prevent water/snow damage.

‚ Building soffit repairs will be completed when roofs are repaired.

‚ We are working on stucco repairs at the community center and will continue as time and weather permit. The community center, auditorium and administrative building are scheduled for exterior painting this spring.

‚ Completing multiple work orders.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

‚ Underground Garage Project: We installed asphalt at the bridge for the phase 4A project to allow for closure of the bridge. Seven broken tendons were found on the bridge.

‚ Boiler Replacements: We are in the process of installing the second new boiler (2 of 2) in the community center pool area.

‚ Smoke Alarm Replacements: Staff has been through 40 buildings to replace smoke detectors. We will continue to move forward with additional buildings.

HALLWAY REDECORATING PROJECT

‚ Waiting for carpet delivery in building 60.

‚ Building 27 is almost complete.

‚ Hallway lighting has been installed in building 28. Carpet will be installed next.

‚ Hallway lighting has been installed in building 52.

‚ Hallway lighting nearly complete in building 82.

GROUNDS DEPARTMENT

‚ Cleaning up golf course for season opening.

‚ Replaced netting in practice cage.

‚ Continuing snow removal as needed.

‚ Grinding tree stumps.

‚ Trimming shrubs and perennials.

‚ Seeding.

‚ Possibly dig out in back of building 84.

‚ Need to remove large cottonwood tree at building 52.

Photos by Nancy Delhay

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives at Windsor Gardens

By Alyson Shupe, WG Community Life Committee

More than 70 residents attended the most recent equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) session on the history of race relations on Monday, February 28. The WG Community Life Committee formulated a participant evaluation to gain insight into the success of the event and the interest for similar ones in the future. Forty-eight attendees completed the evaluation of the session. Ninety-six percent of these residents rated the session as excellent or good, and 89% indicated they are very likely to attend a future EDI session. The vast majority of attendees (86%) indicated that an educational session with small group discussion is the most preferred format for exploring EDI topics. Many attendees stated they appreciated the opportunity for open and honest discussion with other members of the WG community and suggested future topics including ageism, gender identity, discrimination against people with disabilities, and more. We are grateful for this input and look forward to growing the EDI initiatives at Windsor Gardens. Thanks to all who attended and participated!

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Event Evaluation Results

Did you attend one or both of the first Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion sessions held in November 2021?

Yes = 26 (54%)

No = 22 (46%)

If you did attend the previous event, did you share what you learned with another Windsor Gardens community member?

96% of those who attended the previous events shared what they learned with another WG community member.

How would you rate the following aspects of today’s event?

How likely are you to attend other Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion events at Windsor Gardens?

Very likely = 89%

Somewhat likely = 9% Somewhat

= 2% Very unlikely = 0%

Please indicate your preference for the format of future Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion events at Windsor Gardens.

with no or limited discussion

Upcoming New Resident Orientations

The association's administrative office will be holding several new resident orientation meetings in April. One session via Zoom and the rest in-person in the administrative office.

In-Person Orientations

Thursday, April 7, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Tuesday, April 12, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 21, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Tuesday, April 26, 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.

Zoom Orientation

Tuesday, April 5, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

Join by computer:

Go online to www.zoom.com. Click “Join a meeting”. Enter the meeting ID: 885 1494 9426 and passcode: 965605

Join by phone:

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

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

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

4. When prompted enter the Password: 965605 #

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

Welcome to Our New Neighbors

Bldg Name From

1 Elizabeth LeGrand Virginia Beach, VA

1 Sara Hopkins Aurora, CO

5 Keith Renevier Kansas City, MO

5 Sue Renevier Kansas City, MO

10 Janet Leonard Drexel Hill, PA

10 Bradley Rutledge Northglenn, CO

14 Lisa Konietzko Denver, CO

30 Sandra Van Atta Rapid City, SD

38 Robert O'Connor Jr. Aurora, CO

Proud to Be in WG

Red Tulips

Margot Thevenet is Proud to Be in WG because she can look out her bedroom window in the spring and see beautiful red tulips. They make her "heart glad!"

Proud to Be in WG

Something I Love About Windsor Gardens: (Optional) Name _____________________________________

Building# ____ Phone # ____________________

Keep telling us about all the reasons you are Proud to Be in WG, and we will keep celebrating them in Windsor Life.

If you give us your name, we’ll include it in the article. 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.

SAVE THE DATES

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

60TH ANNIVERSARY MERCHANDISE

***ATTENTION WG CLUBS & GROUPS***

Is your group interested in participating in a special way for the anniversary festival on June 25? We need groups who will help host carnival booths or entertainment throughout the day. If interested, please contact Cari Ervin at cervin@wgamail.com or 720-862-1590 to discuss ideas and opportunities.

Check out our 60th anniversary online store at https://www.bonfire. com/store/wg60/. Mugs, tote bags, short and long sleeve t-shirts and sweatshirts are available in various colors! Prices range from $16 to $32 and will ship directly to your home.

Windsor Life is Now Available via Audio Broadcast!

Do you struggle to read the Windsor Life newspaper, but want to hear all the updates?

The Windsor Life is now broadcast by the Audio Information Network of Colorado (AINC). The audio is available on Spotify, iTunes and on the AINC website. Just search for “Windsor Life Community Newspaper”.

We encourage any residents wishing to listen to register as listeners through AINC. You can subscribe by filling out the application at this link: https://aincolorado.org/listener-application/

LOW VISION LISTENERS

For our low vision listeners: You may qualify for an Amazon Echo through AINC and then would be able

to listen to the Windsor Life community newspaper through the Alexa app on the Echo device. Subscribe as a listener online at https://aincolorado.org/listenerapplication/ or by calling 303-786-7777 for assistance and more details.

Subscribing also will enable you to make use of the many programs AINC offers. They provide an amazing array of interesting content.

You can also listen by phone to the audio of Windsor Life community newspaper by calling 303-786-7777 and following these steps:

Press 1 for Espanol or Press 2 for English

Press 1 for Local News

Press 75 for Windsor Life Community Newspaper

Photos by Jeanne Lee

Annual Golf Passes

Blast from the Past

WG Physical Training Program in 1965

The February 1965 Windsor Gardens Chronicle announced that a basic physical education course was being initiated at Windsor Gardens, meeting once a week and led by the activities director. In 2022 Windsor Gardens residents have several fitness classes and instructors to choose from: aqua fitness, chair exercise, chair Zumba (new), low-impact aerobics, Pilates, strength and interval training (new), tai chi, weight training, yoga and Zumba. For class locations, days and times go to page 27.

2022 Golf Season

Annual passes for WG residents are available in the golf shop for $350, payable by credit card, check or cash.

Tee Times

Tee times can be made seven days in advance by calling the golf shop at 303-3663133. Requests left on voicemail after-hours will not guarantee your request, so please call and speak with Dylan or Luke.

Club Storage

Club storage is $100 for the 2022 season, and we are now accepting payments.

Green Fees

Resident Annual Golf Pass $350

Non-resident $15

WG Resident $8

Guest of WG Resident $12

Junior Rate (16 and under) $8

Non-resident Replay (2nd round) $10

Resident Replay $7

Rentals

Riding Golf Cart

$9 per rider or $13 for solo rider

Pull Cart $4

Club Rental $6

Club Storage $100

Golf Manager Resigns

We regret to announce that Ernie Hamby, golf professional, has resigned from his position as golf manager for Emerald Greens Golf Club at Windsor Gardens. During his short time in this role, he ultimately decided it was not the right fit for him and his career goals. Ernie’s last day of employment was March 29. A letter to the golfing community regarding Ernie’s resignation can be found in the golf shop or on the Windsor Gardens website.

New Golf Course Dog

Meet Dottie!

Dottie is the newest member of WG as the working golf course dog. Dottie is calm and sweet and getting acclimated to her new work environment. She will transition into her job-specific training for goosechasing. If you see Dottie around, say “hello,” but please be mindful that she is in training.

The association management is diligently seeking a new golf manager, but in this time of transition golf operations will be executed as usual while the weather cooperates. Hours have been adjusted temporarily to ensure adequate coverage by our golf shop staff. Temporary hours of operation will be 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until a new manager is in place. We will update the golfing community as new information is available.

Windsorettes Women's Golf League

Spring Luncheon

The Windsorettes Spring Luncheon will be held on April 20 at 12 p.m. at the El Gran Jardin banquet room. Meal selections are a choice of tacos (chicken, beef or pork) with a side of rice and beans or French dip with side choice of fries, salad or soup of the day. Coffee and/or Pepsi products and dessert will also be served.

The cost is $18 per person, which includes a 22% group tip. Place checks payable to Windsorettes in lock box outside of pro shop, indicating on the check your meal selection. If choosing tacos, indicate chicken, beef or pork. If choosing French dip, indicate choice of side. Door prizes after lunch.

Golf Rules Clinic on April 6

A golf rules clinic hosted by the golf leagues will be held in CenterPoint East from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. A Colorado Golf Association speaker will explain rules and regulations. Golfers from any level of play are welcome.

New Member Sign-up Continues

Windsorette application forms may be picked up in the packet attached to the bulletin board outside the golf pro shop. Completed application forms, along with check for either $35 for dues or $15 for social membership, should be dropped into the lockbox. Checks to be made payable to Windsorettes. No cash please.

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

WG Art Club Artist Profile

PENNY SANNES

Some days an escape is what is needed. Penny Sannes has brought together different places she has been to create a place to escape to in her piece "Escape". Penny has a fine arts degree from Indiana University, where she used many mediums including oil painting, drawing and sculptures in clay and paper. She also enjoys crafts and sewing where she can use every day materials for fun projects.

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.

"Escape"

Pets Corner

By Mike Lopez, Windsor Gardens board member and George's companion

Walking around the circle on one of the warmer days to start the month of March, I came across a great white canine. And he came across me. While he pulled at his leash to nuzzle my hand I admired his beautiful white fur pulled over a strong frame with long thick legs. My first guess was an Irish wolfhound. This breed has marched in St. Patrick’s Day parades since the snakes were banished from the Emerald Isle. Could it be an albino hound?

“Nope,” his companion replied. “His name is Samson. He is a Great Pyrenees.”

Now I could see it. While his eyelashes were golden white, his eyes and nose were dark black. Like the Irish hound and the Saint Bernard, the Pyrenees thrive on a farm surrounded by mountains. Right at home here in Colorado. Calm, attentive and strong. Ready to serve with a mind of his own. Not unlike his titular hero namesake.

His companion explained that Samson was a rescue dog. He had suffered years of abuse and neglect before. Now I could understand Samson’s joy on his daily walk. Samson is one of many rescue pups among us. There is no greater expression of hope than taking on a companion for this journey through life. To share all we have – our treasure, our heart and our time – with another. And I found it all again on a walk around the circle.

Please share your stories to mike.lopez@wgamail.com. That way we can all appreciate our pets here at Windsor Gardens.

Send Us Your Group or Club's Photos and News

Digital Tablet Rentals for WG 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 for internet access, video calls, virtual classes, social media, and much more. To request a rental, call Cari at 720-862-1590.

100th+ Birthday Features

Do you know a WG resident with a 100th+ birthday coming up? We would love to feature them in a future Windsor Life. Let us know at cervin@wgamail.com or call 720-862-1590.

WG Facebook Page

Windsor Gardens has many, diverse clubs and groups that residents participate in. We'd like more of you to submit photos and short articles about your group's activities and interests. Please send your photos and articles to windsorlife@wgamail.com. We will include what we can as space allows. Articles are subject to editing.

Have you checked out the Windsor Gardens Facebook page? The official association page is at: https://www.facebook.com/WindsorGardensAssociation Know about an event that others in the community might wish to participate in? Share it to the WG association page. You can post photos or share news about your building, club or group activities.

Wicks School of Irish Dance Performs at WG

From Jeanne Lee, WG Public Relations Committee

Wednesday, March 16, provided another opportunity for WG residents to enjoy Colorado's homegrown Wicks School of Irish Dance. The school is especially busy around St. Patrick's Day when they have up to four performances a day and the Denver St. Patrick's Day Parade. One of the dancers will be competing in Ireland later this year.

These young ladies are truly dedicated to dance through rehearsal and performance time as well as financially – their more elaborate costumes run upwards of $3,000.

The school costumes have the school colors, a specific Celtic knot and cannot be copied by any other school. Their elaborate curls are wigs that can be pinned into place. One of the dancers said, "I don't know how all of you used to sleep in rollers to get your curls! I couldn't do that."

Sold-out House for Face Vocal Band Concert

From Jeanne Lee, WG Public Relations Committee

Face Vocal Band entertained a sold-out house at WG on March 24, 2022.

Face is an internationally acclaimed acapella all-rock band from Boulder that has been sharing their music for over two decades. They made their first national appearance as one of eight original groups on "The Sing-Off" in 2009. The band will be performing at Carnegie Hall this year – a concert that was postponed due to COVID. They last performed at WG in 2019 as their 2020 WG concert was also cancelled due to COVID. We are hoping for a third concert next year! You can watch a video clip and see other photos of Face Vocal Band performing at WG on the WG Facebook page.

The Great Teddy Bear Giveaway with the WG Optimist Club

The Optimist Club of WG held their monthly meeting and “The Great Teddy Bear Giveaway” event at El Gran Jardin Restaurant on March 16, 2022. “The Great Teddy Bear Giveaway” took place to provide “cuddly care” to children living at the Volunteers of America (VOA) Homeless Shelter in Denver. A guest speaker from VOA shared enlightening information and then took the bears to their new homes. Imagine all those little ones choosing their own special bear to simply love!

Optimist member Alan Zelinkoff contributed almost 50 of the bears donated to the giveaway. He has been collecting them with the intention of contributing them to one of the Optimists’ programs for children. The rest of the bears were donated by other members of the Optimists.

The Optimists would delight in having you attend a meeting and learn how you too can serve kiddos in our community. Contact Carol at 303-363-4113 or Kelli at: 928-970-1814 for more information. The club meets monthly on every third Wednesday.

From Kelli Schuttinga, WG Optimist Club

Back row: Stephan, Driver and Cody. Front row: Mark and Forest.

Optimist member Alan Zelinkoff is on the left and Bob Hamblin, president of the WG Optimists chapter, is on the right.

720-542-8498

Elgranjardindenver@gmail.com

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2 Stuffed brioche French toast filled with orange marmalade and cream cheese topped with fresh berries and strawberry puree.

PANCAKES

Single: 2.25 · Double: 4.25 · Triple: 6.25

WAFFLE- 4.99

Plain waffle served with syrup and butter. (Add fruit +$1.99)

OATMEAL- 4.99

(Add fruit +$1.99)

INDOOR POOL

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

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. This month's dates and times:

Friday, April 8, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, April 21, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

A C T I V I T I E S

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 us for a onehour community center tour. The next tours will be on Saturday, April 9, and Saturday, May 14, 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 WG Library is located on the second floor of CenterPoint and is open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. New books in the glass cases include titles on the bestseller lists. Volunteers are on duty for checkout of new books Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., excluding holidays. The open shelves hold an extensive selection of books (regular, large print and paperbacks), which may be borrowed anytime during the day.

DPL BOOKMOBILE AT WG

The Denver Public Library bookmobile will be at WG this month on the following dates:

Friday, April 8, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, April 22, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

DPL HOME DELIVERY SERVICE

DPL's home delivery service offers over 2.2 million items, 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

Masks are currently not required in and around the community center and auditorium.

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 in the CERAMICS ROOM. First session is from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; second session is from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

¡ 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.

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

¡ LINE DANCE (BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE): Mondays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 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.

¡ CHAIR ZUMBA: NEW CLASS! Saturdays from 10 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.

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¡ STRENGTH & INTERVAL TRAINING: NEW EVENING CLASS! Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. to 7 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 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM.

¡ ZUMBA: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM.

PERFORMING ARTS

¡ CHORUS: Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Chorus is looking for new members.

¡ DRAMA: Thursdays, 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., AUDITORIUM.

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¡ COMMUNITY CENTER TOURS FOR RESIDENTS: Are you a new (or longtime) resident and don’t know where to find yoga class, the Activities Desk or the WG Library? We want to help you get acquainted with the WG community center, so you can easily find those groups, classes, and events you are interested in! Join the Activities Department for a short community center tour, only one hour. Our next tour will be Saturday, April 9, and Saturday, May 14, at 10 a.m. Meet our resident tour guide at the CENTERPOINT fireplace (inside the entrance of 597 S. Clinton St.) You will receive a goodie bag and info on the various activities happening at WG!

¡ SMARTPHONE ASSISTANCE with the CHALLENGE SCHOOL'S NATIONAL JUNIOR HONOR SOCIETY: Monday, April 11, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. 8th grade students from the Challenge School's

National Junior Honor Society would love to help you with questions you have about using your smartphone. The students can help you install and/or use different apps you might be interested in; recommend apps for things that you want your smartphone to do; delete apps; adjust settings; show you how to use social media; show you how to share photos with loved ones; and more. Please note: students will not be able to assist with phone service, billing, or carrier questions.

This is a FREE event. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ BINGO! Wednesday, April 13, 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. Limited seating. Sponsored by Home Care Assistance.

¡ NATURAL GROCERS CLASS –IT’S IN THE AIR: PROBLEMS WITH POLLEN?

Thursday, April 14, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Approximately 1 out of 5 people suffer from runny nose, itchy eyes and sinus congestion every spring. These seasonal symptoms are often caused by our immune system reacting to harmless airborne substances like pollen. Wave goodbye to your problems with pollen by learning what nutrients and foods help support a balanced immune response to airborne irritants FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ DOCUMENT SHREDDING EVENT sponsored by CAROL GUZMAN HOMES & MEGASTAR FINANCIAL: Friday, April 15, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the ADMINISTRATIVE PARKING LOT. We are proud to announce the return of our annual, free community shredding day to stop identity theft. You will be able to

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drop off your unneeded personal and financial information for shredding! In an effort to serve as many customers as possible, you may bring up to three copy paper file boxes or one large trash bag. There is no charge for this service. Also see Carol Guzman’s ad, below on this page, for your entry form to win $100 for our new restaurant El Gran Jardin. Entries for this raffle must be dropped off at the shredding event

Volunteers needed: If you are interested in assisting as a volunteer for this shredding event, please contact Susan in the Activities Office at 720-862-1520.

¡ TRIVIA FUN DAY: Friday, April 15, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Always the third Friday of the month. 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. Everyone is welcome. Prizes

and refreshments sponsored by Trusted Home Partners.

¡ COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE APPLICATIONS & SIGN-UP: Applications for participating in the WG Community Garage Sale will be available at the Activities Desk beginning Tuesday, April 19, and sign-ups will be on Tuesday, April 26, starting at 8 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Space is limited for selling at the garage sale, so sign-ups will be taken on a first-come, first-served basis. This year’s sale will be on Friday, June 3, and Saturday, June 4, in the AUDITORIUM. Table rental is $30 for both days. Setup for the sale will be Thursday, June 2, from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. The sale will be advertised in Denver area community postings and publications.

¡ THE CHAPLINS presented by KATHLEEN ARNOLD: Wednesday, April 20, at 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. One of the biggest names in the entertainment business is Charlie Chaplin. His life story is the most dramatic of

all the rags to riches Hollywood stories. But Charlie would never have achieved worldwide fame without the genius of his beloved brother Sydney.

FREE. Sign up at the Activities Desk. Sponsored by Cherry Creek Retirement Village.

¡ ACTIVE MINDS – JOHN WILLIAMS & AMERICAN FILM MUSIC: Thursday, April 21, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. John Williams is among the most prolific and celebrated composers of our time. Join Active Minds as we explore some of his most recognized film scores, such as those from “Jaws,” “Star Wars,” and “Schindler’s List,” and other musical contributions. We will also discuss the various and changing roles music has played in American cinema, as film music has become one of the most fluid media for modern symphonic music.

FREE. Sign up at the Activities Desk. This event is brought to you by Windsor Gardens, Five Star

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Residences, Garden Plaza, Kaiser Permanente, Springbrooke Senior Living and Active Minds.

¡ BINGO with the BOOKMOBILE: Friday, April 22, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Come join the friendly bookmobile team from the Denver Public Library as they host a rousing bingo session with some fabulous prizes! FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ JEOPARDY TRIVIA presented by LiveWell Colorado: Monday, April 25, at 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Answer: What is a good time? Question: Jeopardy with LiveWell Colorado. Come join us for snacks, trivia and great prizes in this fun pop-up trivia event! FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ DONUTS WITH DONNA: Thursday, April 28, 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Join WG

Building Rep. Committee Co-chair Donna Sanford for a community meeting. Bring your coffee cup and questions, and we will provide the coffee and donuts. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ FINANCIAL SECURITY & FRAUD PREVENTION LUNCH-AND-LEARN with AARP ELDERWATCH and SUNSHINE HOMESHARE COLORADO: Thursday, May 12, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. After this lunch-and-learn workshop discussing financial security and fraud prevention, you’ll leave with the most up-to-date information on how to best protect yourself from fraud, keep track of your finances, and an understanding of new financial technology tools that keep popping up in this ever-changing world.

FREE. You must RSVP at the Activities Desk by Tuesday, May 10.

¡ ”MURDER BY INDECISION” presented by the WG DRAMA CLASS: Saturday, May 14, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 15, at 2 p.m. in AUDITORIUM. Agatha Crispy, the world’s best known mystery playwright, attempts to crank out her newest and last manuscript. However, senility is setting in and the words just don’t flow like they used to.

As she struggles through the first few pages of her play, all her characters come to life on stage only to crumple every time Agatha rips out the paper from her typewriter and tosses the idea. When Agatha takes a break from writing, her characters take on a life of their own, lamenting how Agatha is ruining their reputation with confused writing and bad decisions. If only they could influence Agatha somehow to help her and themselves. Come enjoy another installment of the Windsor Gardens Drama Class as they present this delightful comedy.

Cost: Tickets are $5 at the Activities Desk. Get yours today!

¡ MOVIE TUNES CONCERT performed by the WG CHORUS: Saturday, May 21, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 22, at 3 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Come join the Windsor Chorus as we sing beautiful arrangements of the most memorable songs on film. From movie musicals to songs written for movies or used as a backdrop for movies to Disney movies, we've got it covered! Come listen, sing with us and enjoy this captivating journey through music captured on film.

Cost: Tickets are $5 at the Activities Desk.

A S I N O T R I P S

¡ BALLY’S CASINO VIA COLORADO COACH: Our next trips are Tuesday, May 17, and Tuesday, June 21. Promotions include: $10 of free slot play and a $15 food credit when you earn 50 points while playing. Also, new members to Bally’s Rewards earn an additional $10 of Free Slot Play when they sign up with an email address at the promotional kiosk. Minimum of 30 required to travel Cost: $15 per person; sign up in advance at the Activities Desk. All bus riders must sign a bus waiver upon purchase of tickets. Tickets must be purchased prior to the day of departure. No refunds for noshows or cancellations on day of departure.

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

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.

BELFAST

Saturday, April 9, 2 p.m.

“Belfast” is a movie straight from director and writer Kenneth Branagh's own experience. A nine-year-old boy must chart a path towards adulthood through a world that has suddenly turned upside down. His loving community and everything he thought he understood about life is changed forever but joy, laughter, music and the formative magic of the movies remain. Rating: PG-13 Runtime: 1h 37m

WG M O N T H L Y D A N C E

¡ 3RD SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE: Saturday, April 16, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Live musical entertainment by DJ Jim Milavec. Our dance is now on a different night, and it’s better than ever! Treats and punch will be served. Come socialize and dance the night away! Business casual attire, please. Cost: $5 for WG Residents and $8 for non-residents.

WEST SIDE STORY

Saturday, April 23, 2 p.m.

Love at first sight strikes when young Tony spots Maria at a high school dance in 1957 New York City. Their burgeoning romance helps to fuel the fire between the warring Jets and Sharks -- two rival gangs vying for control of the streets. Rating: PG-13 (Some Strong Violence, Brief Smoking, Strong Language, Suggestive Material, Thematic Content). Runtime: 2h 36m

¡ PURNELL STEEN & THE FIVE POINTS AMBASSADORS: Thursday, June 16, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) in the AUDITORIUM. Purnell Steen and The Five Points Ambassadors is a band dedicated to playing and preserving the music of the legendary Five Points neighborhood in Denver. Their blues-oriented hard bop music is basically

swing style. The scintillating Myra Warren on vocals rounds out the ensemble and to honor the upcoming Juneteenth holiday, they will definitely Swing and Sway the Five Points Way! They have performed for many dignitaries and during the 2008 Democratic National Convention played for the Clintons and other notables. They have also been chosen to tour France in 2022,

starting with our sister city, Brest, and then continuing throughout France. So, catch them while they are still here!

Cost: TBD. Tickets for this event will go on sale May 1 and can be purchased at the Activities Desk.

¡ MEMORY CAFÉ is a fun place to socialize, relax and engage with people experiencing memory loss and their families/ caregivers. Each cafe has a focus—such as music or art—to facilitate the main goal, which is a social connection for individuals with shared experiences.

To register, email Amy DelPo at ADelpo@denverlibrary.org

April 5, 1:30 p.m.: Virtual with the American Museum of Western Art.

April 12, 1:30 p.m.: In-person, “Ageless Grace Brain Workout” at Schlessman Family Branch.

April 19, 1:30 p.m.: In-person with the Brew Glass Band at Schlessman Family Branch.

Sign language interpreters and real-time captioning via CART are available upon request with notice of three business days to SignLanguageServices@ denvergov.org or 720-913-8487. For other public accommodation requests or concerns related to a disability, go online to: DisabilityAccess@denvergov.org

¡ JCC MONTHLY BINGO:

Come join the JCC for monthly bingo!

We have exciting prizes in store for you. Join in on the fun! Dates and times: Thursdays from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m., April 14, May 5, June 16, July

¡ LGBTQIA+ SHABBAT AT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER: Next date is Friday, April 29, at 6:30 p.m. Registration opens soon. The JCC Denver is excited to offer quarterly Shabbat dinners specifically for our Jewish LGBTQIA+ Community. Our intention is

and tickets, visit: https://www.jccdenver.org/ communities/lgbtqia/

FREE MUSEUM DAYS IN APRIL & MAY 2022

Clyfford Still Museum (1250 Bannock St., Denver, 720-354-4880): April 24 and May 18.

Colorado Railroad Museum (17155 W. 44th Ave., Golden, 303279-4591): May 12.

¡ SENIOR LUNCHES AT THE JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER: Offered on Tuesdays through Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The JCC hosts older adults lunches in partnership with Jewish Family Service. In an effort to be as safe as possible, we are requiring masks in all common areas when you are not eating or drinking. Grab and go meal option is available as well. For more information, you can reach Rachel B. Seiger at rseiger@ jccdenver.org.

Denver Art Museum (100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver, 720-9130130): April 12 and April 24.

Denver Botanic Gardens at York Street (1007 York St., Denver, 720-865-3500): April 21.

Denver Botanic Gardens at Chatfield Farms (8500 W. Deer Creek Canyon Rd., Littleton, 720-865-3500): April 21. Advanced online registration is required. Tickets will be released on the 15th of the current month for the following month.

Denver Museum of Nature & Science (2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, 303-370-6000): May 1 and May 23.

Denver Zoo (2900 E. 23rd Ave., Denver, 720-337-1400): April 10. Four Mile Historic Park (715 S. Forest St., Denver, 720-865-0800): 2022 free days are the second Friday of each month. April 8 and May 13.

Museum of Contemporary Art (MCA) Denver (1485 Delgany St., Denver, 303-298-7554): April 2 and May 7. Admission is 1¢ for Colorado residents on the first Saturday of each month.

7. Location: Mizel Reception Room at the JCC (350 S Dahlia St, Denver, CO 80246).

To register, go online to: jccdenver.wufoo.com/ forms/monthly-bingo-2022 For questions reach out to Rachel Seiger at rseiger@jccdenver.org.

to provide a consistent space and time for this community within a community to gather and share the joy of Shabbat together in a relaxed and safe environment. Price: Tier 1: $10.80, Tier 2: $22.50, Tier 3: $32.40. For information

¡ MAHJONG & POKER at the JCC: Tuesdays, 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mizel Reception Room. The JCC is happy to offer recreational space for new and existing players. Be sure to bring your mahj and poker sets. We’ll provide the space and tables! This is a FREE event.

¡

CURRENT EVENTS

DISCUSSION at the JCC: Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. Current Events is a weekly program at the Denver JCC that offers relevant, timely discussions on books, politics, climate change, music and so much more. All political backgrounds are welcome. Come join us and schmooze with folks during and after. Coffee included! Do you have a fun topic or passionate project you’d like to present to the group? If you are interested in speaking at Current Events, please contact Rachel Seiger at rseiger@jccdenver.org to learn more.

¡ 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: THURSDAY AFTERNOON PARTY BRIDGE every Thursday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 4 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: Fridays, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the CARD ROOM. Hope to see you there! Lessons offered to newcomers. Please contact Catherine Elliott at 720-949-0917.

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

¡ PINOCHLE: LADIES PINOCHLE played on Thursdays at 6:15 p.m. in the ALLPURPOSE 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

¡ ART CLUB: Meets on the first Friday of every month at 10 a.m. in the COLORADO ROOM. We have a brief meeting, including a show and tell of members' 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 be holding their monthly meeting on April 18, at 9:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Everyone is welcome to join us to hear speakers from Children’s Hospital Colorado inform us about the many areas we can support.

Our first fundraiser for 2022 will be our Spring Bake Sale on Friday, April 29, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the lobby of the community center. Please plan on joining us.

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.

¡ DEMOCRATIC CLUB: Our Wednesday, April 13, meeting at 6:30 p.m. in CENTERPOINT will feature incumbent Colorado State Treasurer Dave Young. Dave Young has been a highly respected and excellent Democratic political figure in Colorado since his first election in 2012. Dave has served on many committees at the Colorado legislature including the House Public Health Care, Education, Insurance and Environment, Transportation, and Appropriations committees. He was appointed as Chair of the House Appropriations

Committee and to the Joint Budget Committee in November 2014. As state treasurer since January 2019, he has advocated for economic justice related legislation that includes college savings accounts, small business loan funding, and the Colorado Secure Savings Plan. 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 720-6539354.

¡ 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

¡ 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 rummy and dominoes. Get a foursome together or join other single players. For more information call Jeanne at 303-885-3216.

¡ 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.

on the first Monday at 11 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Our next meeting will be Monday, June 6.

¡ GARDEN CLUB: The Community Gardens Club Spring Kick-Off meeting and orientation will be on Saturday, April 9, from 9 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. All current and waitlisted gardeners need to attend this important meeting to register, pay dues and get to know your garden neighbors. Registration forms will be emailed to the member's address of record. If you have not received an email or phone call by March 30, please contact us at: boardwcgc@gmail.com. Members: check your spam box! Provide your name, home address, email address and phone number when you email us. We will update our records and get you up to speed!

¡ 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 303945-1479 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 continued on page 32

303-875-3422 or par4beth@msn.com with any questions.

¡ MARINE CORPS LEAGUE

– WINDSOR MARINES AND LADIES

AUXILIARY will next meet on Tuesday, April 12, at 19:00 in CENTERPOINT. Please attend and join in this brotherhood of fellow Marines. Call Commandant Don Howell at 720 216-0993 or Barry Georgopulos at 303 360-6302. Once a Marine – Always a Marine.

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 Tuesday, April 12, at 7 p.m. Semper Fidelis.

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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.

¡ 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.

SEND

US PHOTOS OF YOUR CLUB OR GROUP'S ACTIVITIES

We'd love to include photos with a description of your group or club's activities in Windsor Life or on the Windsor Gardens Facebook page. Send your photos to: windsorlife@wgamail.com.

¡ 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.

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

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 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!

¡ 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 303-3414628 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.

¡ WOOD CARVERS & CRAFTERS meets every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the ART ROOM. If you enjoy wood carving, wood burning, intarsia, scroll saw art, origami, leather crafting, leather carving, found art sculpting, steampunk art, crafting fishing flies and lures, and any other hands-on crafting, then this group is for you! If you have any questions or want more info, call Howard at 303-667-6000.

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

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

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

¡ LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP will meet by phone on Monday, April 18, at 11 a.m. We are working on having our first in-person group meeting in May with a guest speaker. We

will also continue to talk about current research for AMD and other relevant topics. Join Melanie Shotwell, Beyond Visions Skills Educator, for this educational opportunity. If you would like to join the group by phone, please call 303-3511684.

¡ CATHOLIC MASS, FIRST FRIDAY: First Friday 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.

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

¡ WINDSOR GARDENS CHURCH meets each Sunday in-person in CENTERPOINT and on Zoom. Service also posted on WG Church Facebook page. Prelude at 10 a.m. and worship service at 10:30 a.m. Communion is served the first Sunday of the month. Pastor Michael's Lenten Series is on “Lament.” Passion Week: Palm Sunday on April 10; Good Friday, “Some

Doubted” at 1 p.m.; and Easter Resurrection Sunday Sermon is “Sing a New Song.”

LEGACY CONCERT: Windsor Gardens Church presents the much-loved Legacy Ministry in Music concert on Sunday, May 1, at 10 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM. There is no admission, but a free-will offering will be taken. Doors will open at 9:30 a.m.

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.

N N O U N C E M E N T S

¡ 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.

¡ XFINITY EDUCATIONAL TABLE:

Join Xfinity at their educational table on Wednesday, May 4, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. A sales specialist will be here to help with questions you may have about your account or services. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot at the Activities Desk by May 3, space is limited.

¡ MOUNTAIN MAN FRUITS AND NUTS at WG! Friday, May 13, from 10 a.m.

¡ 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.

¡ 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.

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 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.

¡

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 SEMINAR: with Cheryl Toman-DeLaTorre of the Toman Law Firm LLC: Thursday, May 12, at 1 p.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. This seminar focuses on Elder Law and Estate Planning including a discussion of wills and trusts. We will also discuss the probate process and 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 38 years. FREE: Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

Searching the Little Grey Cells

Now why did I come in here?

Theme: Searching

by Dennis Payton Knight

Does it happen to you? You stand vacantly in the middle of a room you just entered, wondering what you are doing there.

The brain that usually bounces around the large void of my cranium sometimes stays behind when I change rooms. I believe it isn’t related to age, because this random absence of mind began in my childhood, although it might be gaining in frequency, probably from underuse. Where is it now? Did I leave it in the living room?

Besides sometimes forgetting why I go from one room to another, my absent mindedness manifests in other ways, too. I go to a grocery store, then wander the aisles looking for a clue to jump off the shelf and jog my grey cells to recall what it is I went in there to get. If the original objective never suggests itself, I justify the trip by substituting ice cream, Cheetos, or both. I can easily wait for the chickpeas or whatever the devil it was, and who cares anyway?

Absent mindedness takes many forms. I forget words dangling on the tip of my tongue. You are my best friend, but what is your name? I aimlessly take forks in the road, and at times I’ve driven for miles and come home without having fetched whatever it was I went to fetch. There are words for it, some complimentary, like being “absorbed” or “engrossed.” But the condition is more candidly explained as being “befuddled,” “scatterbrained” or, heaven forbid, “birdbrained.”

Now why did I come in here?

Oh yes, now I recall. When I was in the Army some sixty years ago, a sergeant I worked with stepped out of the office to get something. Upon returning he paused mid-stride in the middle of the room, gazed quizzically into space, checked his hands, found them empty, contemplated some more, then rolled his eyes and left again. Returning minutes later carrying a small mechanical contraption, he approached and leaned over his desk, reached for the phone, dialed, and told the specialist at the other end, “Jackson, that goddamn frizmadigit you requisitioned finally came in. Better come get ’er now, buddy, it’s the only one.”

Disconnecting, Sarge, observing my curiosity, rationally explained, “It happens all the time. When you come to a room and can’t remember why, the solution is to go back where you started and hope it comes back to you.”

So let the psychologists find a scientific term for the blank-stare-upon-arrival infliction I seem to suffer at times, but there is already a word for it, thanks to a sergeant trained and steeped in military logistics. It has been catalogued forever in my little grey cells, but I had to go back six decades to get it from a supply room at Fort Richardson, Alaska. That mental gap I’ve got is just another damn case of frizmadigititis. Now why did I come in here?

Theme: Adapting to Senior Life

Of All the Things I Ever Lost …

“Of all the things I ever lost, I miss my mind the most!” I once saw that bit of whimsy on a bumper sticker and laughed out loud – I could certainly relate!

I’ve heard it said that the smartest we will ever be is during our first year of life. Babies’ brains absorb information quicker than the I.T. guys can program a computer. And within our first five or six years we can learn to speak any number of languages. But then that

Searching

Haiku by

Hap Hansen

Haiku is a Japanese style of poetry that has three lines and is also non-rhyming. The first line has five syllables, the second line, seven syllables and the third line, five syllables. In the 1600s, a Japanese person by the name of Basho wrote one of the first Haikus. It is as follows: Winter solitude with a world of one color, and the sound of wind.

That was written centuries ago and when I read that Haiku, I got hooked!

In the following, I have tied the three lines into a longer poem. It’s called, ‘Searching’. Voices in the winds moaning softly at the dawn, seeking forgiveness.

Tongues of wisdom reverberating through time but very few heard. Autumns of calmness, winters of anxiety, springs of renewal. Faith in the unknown, evidence of things not seen, unproven belief.

Thresholds of the mind, beckon you enter at risk, to seek truthfulness.

Spirited away, to the dawn of paradise, from depths of despair. Climb to windswept heights, at the edge of the unknown, you will find your soul.

by Marilynn Reeves

window of time begins to close, and from then on, we struggle to learn languages other than our own.

I believe that we continue to learn and retain things up to somewhere around the age of 50. Then little bits and pieces of memory start to fall away. I’ve heard that short-term memory is the

Windsor Writers

Theme: Life's Lessons

A Bicycle of My Own

by Loweta Kimball

I convinced dad that I had too many bumps and bruises to continue riding on big brother’s bicycle handlebars. Big brother preferred to ride through the makeshift bumpy, ruddy, winding, dusty, dirt path through the cornfield rather than the smooth concrete path that led to school in town, as he thought the cornfield path a short cut. When dad saw I had money for a down payment for a bicycle he agreed to pay the balance if I assured him I would follow the rules of bicycle safety in rural Kansas. I did not know what the rules were, but I was sure someone would tell me.

Big brother was not eager to take me to the bicycle store, but he did reluctantly. I bought the first bicycle I saw: red, my favorite color, with silver fenders, a true girl’s bike. Big brother told me to ride straight home in the middle of the road keeping the bicycle wheels on the yellow line. He said, “You would learn to steer straight that way,” and then he left. Traffic was heavy on that Saturday, but I did as big brother said. Cars and trucks whizzed past with horns honking and people yelling, “Get off the road!” I started to cry. The flow of tears made it impossible to see the yellow lines, so I pulled off the road into the corn field, following the bumpy path home. I parked the bike in the barn with the others and took my worn-out body to bed.

Dad woke me at dinner time because he wanted me to hear the lesson of the day. Dad used family dinner time to teach a lesson of the day. You guessed it! I was the lesson of the day. The words he used to describe my actions were gullible and foolish. The descriptions given were me – to a tee. The look on dad’s face showed anger and disbelief and he was just plain mad at big brother and me. The summary of the lesson was to recognize foolish behavior. I knew we were going to get it. Instead, dad introduced big brother as the new bicycle maintenance engineer for the family and dad took my bicycle away for a few days while I was required to read the book he had written on bicycle safety in rural Kansas.

When I got my bicycle back, I found that he and big brother had made major adjustments to the seat and handlebars, and added training wheels. Now the bicycle fit perfectly. The training wheels would be removed after I passed the bicycle safety test. While studying the bicycle safety book I had time to crochet a wool neon colored hat and scarf for big brother who REALLY DID help me get a bicycle of my own.

Of

All the Things I Ever Lost continued

first to go. Did I already salt that egg? Where did I put my keys? But names also start to elude us. It’s not that they’re completely forgotten, they just won’t come to mind when you need them. “Well, hi … uh, you! Haven’t seen you in ages!” (Oh, what IS her name, anyway?) Or you find yourself having conversations something like this:

“Hi, sis! Last night I watched a movie with your favorite actor. Gosh, is he ever getting old! … Huh? Oh, you know the one. You thought he was so handsome. Remember, he and that other guy – oh, what was his name? – jumped off a cliff … you know, the one with the salad dressing? I actually liked that one better … and there was something about a bicycle and a song about raindrops … Yes, Redford. That’s what I said. Anyway …”

Theme: Potpourri

Enthusiasm Alive

by Eydie McDaniel

Dry crisp seed in darkness lies Until some moisture makes it rise

The tender finger wanders through, Out of the soil a plant all new.

Is this the birth we could debate. The sun and rain will shape its fate.

Tender green reaches as though to yearn. In teen years passion begins to burn. If the world around should will, A sturdy stem adorns a hill.

If youth endures the winds of time, High branches spread through blue sunshine.

New seeds fall and start to grow. Adult trees watch and wish it so. Our life so fragile takes the chance. If lucky there will be some dance

What shall we choose for our endeavor?

The outcomes vary no matter how clever. The old limbs creek o’er the valley hues. We hope to win and review paid dues.

Because a circle ever spins, Old surrenders and new begins.

So what are choices that really matter? Some excel and some sink flatter. Arm in arm our years have flown. And no one ever wins alone.

from page 34

I just know that I’m starting to forget more things than I can remember. A lifetime of people, places and things that have made up who I am have fallen into that morass of forgotten memories. I love to write – if I can think of something to write about that is. If challenged to write something about the past, I try to dredge up some old memory, but struggle to recall the details. Sometimes I have to get creative in order to fill in the blanks.

If there was a genie who could grant me one wish, it would be that I could clearly recall all the things I’ve ever known that have fallen into the limbo of my aging mind.

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

The Windsor Writers meet Mondays at 9 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Join them for the joy of writing and sharing short pieces weekly on a variety of topics that members take turns in choosing.

CLASSIFIEDS

GARAGES FOR RENT

PROTECT YOUR VEHICLE. UNDERGROUND GARAGE for rent. $40/month. Text 303-618-0363 hayashi.jh@gmail.com.

HELP WANTED

CAR WASH MANAGERS/ATTENDANTS wanted for our 2 locations near Windsor Gardens. No experience required! Will train! Full and part-time available with some flexibility of hours. Ideal candidates will be honest, self-motivated, and able to work without direct supervision. Duties include working both indoors and outdoors, keeping the facilities clean, helping customers, filling vendor, light mechanical duties (change hoses and wands). Starting pay $16 per hour and free carwashes. Benefits available for Full time employees. Work for a great company with great people! Great job if you are looking for a full-time position or something part-time to supplement your income. Apply at www.procleanautowash.com or call (303)785-0520 to leave a message with your name, phone number. You can also send an e-mail to info@procleanautowash.com Additional opportunity to make extra money signing customers up for our new membership program.

HOMES WANTED

WINDSOR GARDENS RENTALS The demand for rental units in Windsor Gardens is greater than ever! If you are an owner needing professional property management services at reasonable pricing or if you are a potential tenant in search of a rental unit call 303-808-0808 today to discuss opportunities and availability! Jane Doyle, Managing Broker, CharterWest Consulting, Inc.; Equal Housing Opportunity Brokerage. Windsor Gardens resident. WILL BUY YOUR UNIT FAST. No fees, Get a second opinion. WG resident. Schoenecker & Co. 303-898-3963.

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

I’LL PURCHASE YOUR CONDO! Any condition. Quick close or flexible. WG experience, Colorado Company. 470-306-2624 Chelsea Properties, LLC. LOOKING TO BUY “FIXER UPPER” Condo. Cash sale. Call Shelly 720-4048440 WG resident.

ITEMS FOR SALE

VARIOUS KITCHEN COUNTERTOP APPLIANCES some brand new. Ninja Grill w/accessories, electric skillet, tabletop grill w/utensils, ceramic canister set. Marty 720-476-2245.

ITEMS WANTED

SAVE MONEY & MAKE MONEY! Donate (tax deductible) your seldom used vehicle to help single mothers in need. Hands of The Carpenter (HandsofTheCarpenter.org) (720-710-8822) will pick it up, fix it up, and help a single mother keep her job and drive her family safely.

PETS

SWEET CAT NEEDS A NEW HOME - I have an indoor 12-year-old cat that I got because of the death of her owner. I would love to keep her but due to allergies and a dog who is not cat friendly, I need to find a new home for her. She is very small (7lb) quiet, sociable, and extremely sweet – open to be loved, held, and petted. She does have hyperthyroidism and needs a daily pill and other than this is very healthy and enjoys her cat toys. She would come for free along with all supplies needed. Lila is a gray tabby with green eyes. She is a very pretty girl! Please email me to request photos. 303-9566-3180 sandio246@gmail.com.

SERVICES

DRIVING DIVA….Will limo you to appointments, shopping, DIA, References. Diane Parker 303-947-3175 WG Res.

COMPUTER TUTOR PC • MAC • iPad • Lessons in your home. All things electronic set up and training. Over 25 years exp. Please call 303-845-2465 Gerri Woody.

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

CAREGIVER (QMAP) overnight Friday – Sunday or Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm Saturday, Sunday after 2:00 pm. 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.

FOR ALL YOUR SEWING & ALTERATION needs, custom made and more. Please call Soledad 303-399-5513 (No text) Windsor Gardens resident. Tyler. FRIENDLY AND COMPASSIONATE COMPANION or pet care. Please call Soledad a Windsor Gardens resident 720-795-5804.

PROVIDE HOUSEKEEPING CHORES – M-F, 8-4, Follow COVID regulations. Dorothy Garcia 303-981-6511, leave message.

NO MORTGAGE PAYMENT!! Call the reverse mortgage specialist for a free no obligation proposal. Use the equity in your home to payoff debt, take cash out, medical expenses, or any reason. 20 years of experienced mortgage lending in Windsor Gardens. Innovative Mortgage Bankers 303-690-5265.

TIDY UP ORGANIZING – Decluttering, organizing, downsizing, paperwork put in order & staging. Call or text Kristen 303-591-3480 or Pam 303-870-6481.

ROBERT’S PAINTING, Handyman – Ref Houzz 970-366-7121.

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 the month prior to the month of publication.

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

COMPUTERS

Affordable Computer Repairs, Etc.

Computers, laptops, i-Phones, i-Pads

Tablets, VCRs, Roku, Errands, Etc.

Monica 303-875-5837

Computer & Electronic Help by Stephen College student, grandpa lives in WG

Enjoys helping seniors, plus tutoring

Low fee 303-330-2272

In-Home Technology Assistance

Need help and the Grandkids are gone?

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

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Electricity Electrical Solutions LLC

Licensed & Insured Electrician

Seniors-Veterans Discounts

Chris 720-289-7724

ESTATE SALE SERVICES

Antiques & Collectables

Buying Antiques & Vintage Items

One free informal appraisal

Bob 303-947-1748

FINANCIAL SERVICES

Mortgages for Reverse Refinance

Refinance with no mortgage payment

And take cash out from your equity

Brian Gold 303-690-5265

Stuart Wright Chartered Financial Consultant

Long-term Care Ins. & Retirement Annuities

WG Resident with 34 years’ experience

970-690-1324 stu@stuwright.com

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

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

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

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

Colorado All Pro LLC

Tub Cut conversion or Step In No need for a pricey bathroom remodel

Tim/Stephanie 720-715-1321

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

Handyman Services

Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, etc. Free estimates, WG resident Call Dan at 303-913-2590

JLV Contracting Kitchen & Bath Remodel

Licensed, Insurance & References

SeniorDiscounts-GuaranteedWorkmanship

Jim @ 303-517-0439

Tom May

Complete Remodel & Repairs

27 yrs at Windsor Gardens 303-229-0981 or 303-696-6259

INSURANCE

State Farm-Adam Bird Agent, CLU CHFC

Insurance and Financial Services

Windsor Commons Shopping Center 720-535-9009

LANAI ENCLOSURES

All Pro Construction

Lanai enclosures, doors & windows

Warranty, quality craftmanship

Al 720-569-4195

LANAI ENCLOSURES continued

Grande Vista, Inc.

Enclosed Lanais, Windows & Doors

1550 Larimer St., #454, Denver 80202

Carlos Perez 303-777-4500

Wholesale Windows LLC

Enclosed lanais, windows, and doors

Dependable and efficient Larry Summer 303-887-9960

MOVING SERVICES

Retirement Home Movers

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

John 720-975-3966

Small World Movers

12 Yrs Experience-Licensed & Insured

Friendly, Dependable, Polite, Efficient 303-931-6135 www.smallworldmovers@us

PAINTING

Handy Manny Painting

Also repair walls, prep, paint

Clean-up & organize with perfection 303-521-0063 – website: dancemanny.com

PET SERVICES

Fleur-de-lis-Kitty Care

Cat Care and Claw Trimming

fleurkittycare@gmail.com

Donna 720-532-1019

PLUMBING

Vertec Plumbing

Great Rates. Free Instant Quote

Plumbing and Drain Cleaning

www.vertecservices.com 720-298-0880

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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

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

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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

SECURITY

AZEZA Security

Since 1981 WG Resident Home & Medical 303-525-3882

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

Call 303-364-7485 to list your business or service.

Answers for Trivia

Trivia by Carol Brooks

1. Name the author, recently deceased, who wrote “Parliament of Whores.”

2. When was Social Security established?

3. Who said, “Be the change you wish to see in the world?”

4. When was the first Del Webb retirement community opened?

5. Who was the first and only Black actress to win the Academy Award for Best Actress? 1.

5. Halle Berry (2002)