June 2022

WINDSOR

June 2022

Volume 20, Issue 6

PRESIDENT’S PEN Dear Fellow Residents, Are you enjoying Spring? The smells of new growth, the appearance of leaves on the trees and bushes and the sounds of song birds heralded its arrival.

Michele I thought you might be interested Compton, in how Windsor Gardens makes Board the transition from Winter snow to President Summer gardens.

In October of the previous year Dana Cusack, our grounds maintenance supervisor, artistically designs the flowerbeds with over 60 varieties of annuals. He then communicates the list of flowers needed to Gully Greenhouse and Nursery. They then order the seeds and start growing the plants.

We usually plant approximately 46,000 annuals.

The grounds crew of 15 employees start edging the 165 flowerbeds in April and May. Then they rototill the beds before the planting begins. The first planting session was delayed this year due to the winter storm that hit May 20 to May 22. Instead of starting as scheduled on May 23, the grounds crew worked to address the many broken tree branches throughout the community. Remarkably, even with this unexpected task, the crew planted 25,000 annuals between May 24 and May 27. The second round of planting will be June 6 to June 10.

This is an exciting time for the grounds crew! This year they are creating a special 60th Anniversary Garden in the Helen Kreoger Memorial Garden, the perennial garden by the main office. Look for it on your way by.

One more interesting fact is Grandma Gully used to live in Building 52 (585 S. Alton Way).

Enjoy the beauty of Windsor Gardens that is creatively and carefully nurtured for us.

Join th e Ce leb r at io n s Ju ne 17 , 18 , 2 4 a n d 2 5 Details on pages 24 and 25.

In This Issue Community Meetings............................................ pg 3 In Remembrance.................................................... pg 3 Letters.................................................................pgs 3-5 Board in Motion..................................................... pg 5 Potential Board Candidates Information Meeting........................................ pg 5 From the General Manager...........................pgs 7-8 Orientation Schedule for New Residents.........pg 8 New Residents......................................................pg 8 District 5 is Changing from Councilwoman Sawyer.................................... pg 9 Down to Earth (Grounds column)......................pg 11 Maintenance Updates........................................pg 11 El Gran Jardin Restaurant.................................pg 13 WG Awarded Strengthening Neighborhoods Grant for EDI Series......................................pg 13 Proud to be in WG.............................................pg 13 WG Facebook Page..........................................pg 13 Cop Shop..............................................................pg 14 Summertime Reminders from CR......................pg 15

Community Response Activities.........................pg 15 WG Artist Club Profile.......................................pg 16 Pets Corner...........................................................pg 16 CHC Bake Sale & Treasure Hunt.....................pg 16 Flag Corps to be Honored on Flag Day........pg 17 Quilts of Valor Group Honors Veterans.........pg 18 Walk the High Line Canal.................................pg 19 Windsor Life via Audio Broadcast..................pg 19 Digital Tablets Rental.........................................pg 19 100+ Birthdays...................................................pg 19 Golf News............................................................pg 21 Celebrating WG Co-Founder..........................pg 22 Festival Booth Hosts and Baked Goods for Cake Walks Needed......................................pg 23 60th Anniversary Events Schedule...........pgs 24-25 Activities........................................................pgs 26-34 Windsor Writers.................................................pg 35 Classifieds ...........................................................pg 36 Service Directory........................................pgs 37-38

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Visit our website at www.windsorgardensdenver.org 2022 Board Officers & Committees

Windsor Gardens Association Contacts

OPERATIONS COMMITTEES

Administration

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 Community Response y Jane Doyle, Chair y Dean Deverick, Board y Debra Adams, Resident y Donna Sanford, Resident y John Young, Non-resident Owner 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 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 Activities y Bobbie Mays, Chair y Dean Deverick, Board y Kristin Brotherton, Resident y Daniel Gamel, 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: Kathy Young 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 y Aly Shupe, Resident

y Shari Swickard, 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

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: 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 Golf Manager: Hanna Starritt, email: hstarritt@wgamail.com Facilities Maintenance Manager: Bill Walsh, email: bwalsh@wgamail.com Grounds Maintenance Supervisor: Dana Cusack, email: dana@wgamail.com Board Members board@wgamail.com President: Vice Pres.: Treasurer: Secretary:

Michele Compton Dennis Knight Mike Lopez 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 A dvert i si ng: 303-364-7485, karellano@wgamail.com S ubm i ssi ons: Email to WindsorLife@wgamail.com. Submissions are due the 10th of the month prior to the month of publication.

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

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

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Attend in Person: Most meetings will be in the Colorado Room with exceptions noted below.

Join by Phone via Zoom: Phone option available for many committee meetings. Call 720-928-9299 at the time of the meeting and use the meeting ID and passcode provided with the individual meetings in the below schedule.

Join Online via Zoom: Online option available for many committee meetings. Go to www.zoom.com. Click “Join a meeting” and enter the meeting ID and passcode provided with the individual meetings in the below schedule.

COMMUNITY MEETINGS Donuts with Donna In person in CenterPoint.

Thursday, June 23, 10 a.m.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS Audit Committee Friday, June 10, 9 a.m.

In person only in the administration office boardroom.

Board of Directors Friday, June 24, 9:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 846 2180 7128 Passcode: 254248 Board Working Session Wednesday, June 22, 9:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 860 7269 9423 Passcode: 672060 Building Rep. Zone Committee Thursday, June 16, 9:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 823 1427 7735 Passcode: 945772 Community Response Committee Wednesday, June 15, 9:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 811 1247 0053 Passcode: 712062 Finance Committee 1 of 2 Meetings: Tuesday, June 7, 10:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 897 0414 4024 Passcode: 301284 2 of 2 Meetings: Friday, June 10, 10:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 871 5081 4242 Passcode: 535761 Long-Range Planning & Innovation 1 of 2 Meetings: Thursday, June 2, 1 p.m.

Meeting ID: 875 5622 5007 Passcode: 488456 2 of 2 Meetings: Wednesday, June 15, 2 p.m.

Meeting ID: 881 2667 6079 Passcode: 861459 Public Relations Committee Thursday, June 9, 9:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 878 3072 4245 Passcode: 038695

Association Offices Closed Independence Day

Monday, July 4, 2022

Labor Day

Monday, September 5, 2022

Thanksgiving Holiday

Thursday, November 24, 2022

Friday, November 25, 2022

Christmas Holiday

Friday, December 23, 2022

Monday, December 26, 2022

New Year’s Holiday

Monday, January 2, 2023

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.

Geri Wrightman It is with great sadness that our family announces the passing of Geri Wrightman on May 8, 2022. She died peacefully in her home. She was an amazing mother, grandmother and great grandmother who deeply loved and cared for all of her family. She moved to Windsor Gardens in 1992 and immediately joined the Windsorettes women’s golf league, held office for a few years, and thoroughly enjoyed her years spent on the course. Golf was her passion, and she made a lot of lifelong friends in her golf family and within the Windsor Gardens community. We always loved hearing her talk about all her friends and little adventures, whether that be playing golf, card games, gambling up the hill, etc. Thank you to those who looked out for, 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

WG Needs a Smoke-Free Policy I enjoy living here, because of the comradery and amenities. What is the problem? We have become the ashtray of Denver. As much as I like this place, I and other residents are experiencing serious health problems due to smoke seeping into our units from adjoining apartments or smokers not following the rules. Smoking on lanais and common areas is on the increase, as are the number of cigarette butts.

I am allergic to smoke, and I have never had the pleasure to enjoy my lanai when the weather allows. I cannot keep my windows open either. When smokers are confronted, they ignore us. The situation has become intolerable, and your assistance is needed to resolve the problem. This neighborhood and the health of all residents would benefit from instituting a smoke-free policy because: 1) A smoke-free building saves money by reducing the costs of insurance premiums.

2) You will likely attract and retain residents. In Colorado 84.8% of adults do not smoke. 3) There is a market for smoke-free living.

89.5% of Colorado households reported having smoke-free home rules, and 80% of adult smokers in Colorado want to quit smoking LETTERS continued on page 4

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IN REMEMBRANCE continued from page 3 helped, and checked in on her throughout the years and thank you for your friendships; she loved many and was loved by many. Every time we met someone new, the common comment was “I/We just love your mom, she’s good people.” Indeed, she was.

Her family remembers Geri as a fierce, hard-working, feisty, funny, selfless, giving, and loving mother, grandma, great grandma and aunt who ALWAYS put others first, even in her final days before her passing. A few days before, as some family members were visiting, she looked around as she was saying good-bye to some and said

“Gosh, I’m lucky.” “No, Mom/Grandma, WE are the lucky ones!” What a legacy she leaves. She will forever be in our hearts and will be greatly missed.

A service will be held on June 24, 2022, at 10 a.m. (reception to follow) at North Metro Church, 12505 Colorado Blvd., Thornton, CO 80241. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to Lutheran Medical Center Foundation, Hospice/Palliative Care, www.sclhealth. org.

LETTERS continued from page 3 as well. 4) There are several multi-unit senior residential buildings in Colorado that have already established no-smoking policies for their entire building or property. Heather Gardens has made the move, and it is time for Windsor Gardens to step up to the plate, not the ashtray..

Yvette Claeys

Replacement of “Eternal Youth” Statue in the Tower After reading the May issue of Windsor Life, it is my understanding that an assessment by a structural engineer will be made as to the condition and repair of the brick tower at the Windsor Gardens entrance. Also mentioned, was the fall of the Eternal Youth statue, and the potential for a ground level viewing of it at some point in the future. Nothing was said, however, about the possible replacement of the statue within the tower.

Will the “Eternal Youth” statue be reset within the brick tower?

Hopefully so. If and when that occurs, will it be lit as it once was?

The statue has been greeting residents, visitors and employees for 60 years. I feel it is a huge piece of the Windsor Gardens story that must not be deleted from its history.

Patti Keyworth

Response to “Replacement of ‘Eternal Youth’ Statue in the Tower” Patti, thank you for your letter. When the article, “Iconic Statue in WG Tower Falls during Windstorm” was written for the May edition of the Windsor Life, we did not have enough information to include plans for returning the statue to the tower. We still do not have all the information we need to make a repair plan, but I am happy to share a few more details with you.

At the May 25 board meeting I reported that the structural engineer indicated the statue can likely be returned to the tower by using steel guy line cable to connect it to the support posts. However, the decorative concrete masonry surrounding the support posts is not in good condition and will likely need to be removed. As for other details, including your lighting question, these discussions are still in progress.

Despite the historical meaning that the tower and statue hold, we must be practical about the safety and the condition of this original monument. It is in fact 60 years old. While it is the goal to return this iconic monument back to its original condition, safety is the priority.

With this in mind, the statue’s perch and brick tower may look different after repairs are made.

A repair plan is expected to be discussed at the June 24 board meeting. Please feel free to attend the meeting to observe the discussion.

Rebecca Zazueta, General Manager

WG Building Guidelines for Reps and Residents After reading the President’s Pen in the Windsor Life May issue, I was moved to write a response. I served as building rep, alternate and treasurer for my building and painfully experienced the overreaching expectations and behaviors on both sides of residents and building reps.

A more formal approach to building guidelines may be in order. Some WG buildings have 48 apartments and the casual approach to building guidelines rains problems down on the building reps exasperated by phone calls from upset residents. Building reps should be required to use text, email or messaging and emphasize to residents to call Community Response or 911 for emergencies.

I believe requiring building rep training to adopt more thorough building guidelines are in order to help alleviate some of this stress. Building reps should be required to conduct a building meeting at least once a year and present more thorough customizable guidelines. The template should be available in the admin office. Residents should be allowed to vote in person or by ballot to adopt their guidelines; not all people can attend building meetings especially during a pandemic or for personal reasons. The guidelines should be filed in the admin office and posted in the building laundry rooms.

Complaining is like rocking in a rocking chair, it may give you something to do at the time, but you don’t get anywhere. I hope you find this helpful and that I’m not complaining too much here.

Judy Tauchen

Hallway Decorations Policy The April edition of Windsor Life contained a letter from fellow WG resident Richard Pierson in which he found the policies and enforcement methods of the Windsor Gardens Decorating Committee [Architectural Review Committee] "unprofessional, distasteful and disgusting." Having recently seen the regulations in question and read his account of the form letter and threat of fines that followed his "violation" of these regulations I cannot agree more completely with Mr. Pierson's views.

I have lived in Windsor Gardens for just about a year now and delight in the diversity and vitality of my neighbors and the beauty of the hallway decorations which reflect their vibrant personalities. I have received many compliments on my own decorations which have made me feel a part of our community.

In her response to Mr. Pierson's letter, WG Board President Michele Compton spoke of the process by which these regulations came to be but did not really address his concerns. Mr. Pierson and others have voiced displeasure at what they consider violations of their individual rights to have their personal space reflect their individual tastes within the boundaries of safety and good taste.

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Interested in Running for the Board?

Board Candidate Information Meeting Thursday, July 28, at 2 p.m. and again at 6 p.m. in the Colorado Room

WG Board in Motion At their meeting on May 25, 2022, the WG Board of Directors approved the following motions: Architectural Review Committee motion to deny an exception to the request to the unit door painting for unit in building 51.

Finance Committee motions: −

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

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Motion to transfer $386,554.76 to the tax reserve account.

(This transfer represents the May and June transfers).

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Motion to transfer $180,855.04 to the capital reserve account.

(This transfer represents the May insurance loan payment from the operating account).

Motion to adopt the amended Political Activity Policy as written and published in the May 2022 Windsor Life.

Motion to appoint Margie Parcher as the new building alternate for building 54.

Motion to deny the unit door painting appeal for a unit in building 51.

LETTERS continued from page 4 While I support the Decorating Committee's [Architectural Review Committee] efforts to keep our buildings safe, well-lighted and fresh, the regulations essentially limit our individual hallway decorations to a wreath or plaque on the front door and a naked table beside it. In this, these restrictions way overstep what is reasonable and enjoyable to those of us who have made our homes here.

I have spoken to neighbors who, like Mr. Pierson, do not even remember how these regulations came to pass or having approved them. I believe that the scope of the changes being proposed wasn't fully and adequately explained to all of the residents and would have not been approved if this had been done.

It is my hope that those who feel as Mr. Pierson and as I do will continue to make their objections and concerns clearly known to the Decorating Committee [Architectural Review Committee] and the management of Windsor Gardens and that these issues will be dealt with in a fair and reasonable manner. Speaking only for myself if no consideration is given to these concerns, then the changes being made are both unwanted and unwelcome.

Ralph W. Cannon

Helping the Restaurant to Succeed In recent weeks many people have welcomed the reopening of the restaurant, myself included. It’s a place where we can gather and have comradery with our neighbors. But remember, it’s a struggle

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running a business in these post Covid-19 times. Difficulty in getting people who want to work, difficulty in the price of supplies. For the most part I have heard people are in favor of the restaurant. But some people complain and gripe about anything they don’t feel favors them. If you have an issue with anything concerning the restaurant, take your concerns to the owners in a respectful and professional manner, don’t gossip. They will listen and do everything in their power to make it right for you, but they can’t please everyone 100% of the time. Remember, they are always tuning their operation and eventually things will smooth out.

On another note, I have seen people come into the restaurant during live entertainment, sit down and order nothing more than water to drink. When did it become okay to do that? You wouldn’t go to another venue and do that. Most other places would have a cover charge or a drink minimum. Remember the cost of the entertainment comes out of the owner’s pocket. Support our restaurant by being a good patron. I think everyone wants the restaurant to succeed because we all know what the alternative is and what it feels like.

Dan Gamel

Let's Promote the Restaurant!

We need to promote our newest restaurant at WG, El Gran Jardin.

I don’t want to lose this one! So, I appeal to those within our community with marketing expertise or connections in the media to reach outside our community to promote El Gran Jardin to diners in the Denver metro area who appreciate Mexican cuisine. Help get the word out about El Gran Jardin on the WG golf course – where you can sit on the tiered deck overlooking the course and enjoy an original homemade dish from authentic family recipes.

Margaret Makar

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From the General Manager Rebecca Zazueta

REAL ESTATE AGENT BOX STOLEN A real estate agent box was stolen out of a building lobby mid-May. This is the second box that has been stolen this year. In the case of this recent incident, the real estate agent box had recently been inspected and there was only one lockbox in the box at the time of the incident. It appears that the individuals who stole the real estate agent box pried it off the wall and left quickly. The association later received a phone call from a neighboring community who identified the real estate box as belonging to Windsor Gardens. Unfortunately, the lockbox was not with the real estate box when it was retrieved by WG Community Response; however, the seller’s agent advised us that the missing lockbox was a SentriLock, which is a heavy-duty tamperproof lockbox. Two residents with Ring video doorbells were able to confirm that there was no suspicious activity on their floor after the lockbox for the neighboring unit went missing. Community Response also inspected and found the unit and building to be secure. The incident was reported to the Denver Police Department Community Liaison who was not aware of any increase in crime related to stolen real estate lockboxes in the area. Ultimately, this situation was under control quickly without any negative impact; however, I understand that it caused significant concern to the residents of the building.

There are three take aways from this incident: 1) keep the number of hanging lockboxes to a minimum, 2) use heavy duty lockboxes whenever it is possible to do so, and 3) smart technology like Ring video doorbells on unit doors is extremely helpful in determining if there is suspicious activity in the building.

To ensure that no other real estate agent boxes were missing, and that all lockboxes are in compliance with current policy, staff visited every building and inspected the boxes and all hanging lockboxes.

A current copy of the key control policy was also placed inside of each box. During that inspection, 59 non-compliant lockboxes were removed, and several others were tagged and are subject to removal.

This inspection significantly reduced the total number of lockboxes within the community. As I am writing this article, only 18 units are actively on the market. This means there should only be 18 lockboxes, plus those for any other units that are contractually listed with a real estate agent for the purpose of selling the condo (those units that are being prepared to be actively on the market for sale).

Over the course of the last couple of months, we have researched lockbox procedures used by other communities and so far, we have not found a system that is superior to what we have in place. We will continue to monitor for problems and discuss any necessary modifications to our system on an as needed basis. Buildings should contact WG Community Response if they believe a lockbox is in use that is not in compliance with current policy. Owners with lockboxes are encouraged to use heavy duty lockboxes, when possible. Lost and found tracker devices may also be a great way to keep track of the lockbox location, especially if it is stolen. And residents are encouraged to install smart technology such as video doorbells on unit doors.

FOX 31 NEWS STORY REGARDING INSURANCE LOSS A Fox 31 News story aired on May 15 regarding an owner’s insurance claim for flooring replacement. The report is online and available for interested residents to watch. A first-floor resident experienced a water loss on March 20 that was caused by a sudden and accidental water pipe break under the slab. Her insurance reported that all the flooring in the unit requires replacement and believes that the association should pay for the replacement. The association’s official statement regarding this news story is as follows: The unit was involved in a water loss on March 20, 2022, resulting from a sudden and accidental water pipe burst that occurred under the concrete slab of the first floor. Windsor Gardens repaired the pipe and paid for the emergency water restoration services provided to the three units involved.

Unfortunately, this owner experienced flooring damage from the water loss and her insurance company is recommending replacement. The owner informed the association that she installed the flooring when she moved to Windsor Gardens. As such, the flooring is considered an improvement and betterment installed by the unit owner. In accordance with the association’s declaration, owners acknowledge that insurance coverage for improvements and betterments installed by unit owners shall be at the cost of each individual owner. The association has advocated for her over the past several weeks and strongly encouraged her insurance company, Hartford Insurance, to extend coverage under her policy.

MORE ON PROPERTY INSURANCE UNIT COVERAGE The Windsor Gardens Association insures the basic structure of the building and the originally-installed items. However, original kitchen cabinet and countertops, flooring and appliances are not common due to the age of the property. In many cases units have been updated by previous or current owners. If updated, the unit owner is responsible for insuring these components.

Every owner is advised to purchase an HO6 policy for betterments and improvements and personal property within their unit. So how much property insurance is enough?

All HO6 policies offer an amount of property coverage, Coverage A (Dwelling), which includes window treatments, improvements

and betterments made since original construction. You may have $20,000, $50,000 or even $100,000 in coverage. It is important to talk with your insurance agent to identify the amount of coverage that is appropriate for you.

If there is a major loss in your unit, like a fire or substantial water loss, your property coverage would likely cover the replacement of the following unit components, if they are destroyed: Kitchen and bathroom cabinetry and countertops Appliances continued on page 8

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From the General Manager continued MORE ON PROPERTY INSURANCE COVERAGE continued from page 7 Medicine cabinets, shower door / enclosure, tile walls in kitchen and bathroom(s) Flooring Lighting fixtures Plumbing fixtures, i.e., bathtub, toilet, sink, faucets, garbage disposal, shower head Texture and paint on the drywall Flooring alone can be very expense to replace. The replacement of a complete kitchen, i.e., cabinets, countertops and appliances can add up quickly, so it is important to evaluate how much money you would need to replace all of these components if they have been updated since original construction. Also talk to your agent about the cost of demolition and removal of damaged components. For example, if there was a fire in your unit, and it destroyed your cabinets, would your insurance cover the cost to remove the damaged cabinets?

Personal Belongings Coverage In addition to the above listed unit components, you must also determine how much personal property insurance to obtain. Coverage C under your HO6 policy covers personal property. Personal property is everything that would fall out of your unit if it was turned upside down. Things like your bed, sofa, television, computer, clothing, dishes, pots and pans, chairs, side tables, art, books, etc. Make sure this coverage is written on a replacement basis. Many insurance companies recommend that you take and keep recent pictures or a video of your unit. This information can be referred to if a loss should occur and it will help you remember everything that is within your unit.

The risk in not having enough property coverage is the possibility of unexpected out-of-pocket expenses or the inability to finish repairs.

RENTAL UNIT AUDIT UNDERWAY The association has initiated a rental unit audit of the community as the next step towards implementing the revised rules and regulations for renting units that was adopted in December 2021. A packet of information was sent to 509 owners that have approved rental units, and they have 30 days to respond and submit the required documentation. The packet included the revised policy, a tenant questionnaire form, and an addendum prepared by the association’s attorney to verify that all the units are in compliance with the rental requirements included in the association’s Declaration. General information from the city and county of Denver regarding the new ordinance for landlords requiring rental units to be inspected and to be licensed by 2024 was also included.

The association is not enforcing the new city ordinance, but our rules and regulations may be revised to incorporate the requirement for landlords to be licensed through the city in the future. Many of the landlords were unaware of the new ordinance and have asked followup questions. General information regarding the city’s ordinance is available on the association’s website under the resource tab and helpful forms file. The name of the document is “Residential Rental Property License Program.”

Upcoming New Resident Orientations The association's administrative office will be holding several new resident orientation meetings this month. One session via Zoom and the rest in-person in the administrative office.

In-Person Orientations

Zoom Orientation Tuesday, June 7, 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

Thursday, June 9, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Tuesday, June 14, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

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

Tuesday, June 28, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Join by phone:

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.

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

2. When prompted enter the Meeting ID: 885 1494 9426 # 3. When prompted to enter a Participant ID, just hit # 4. When prompted enter the Password: 965605 # 5. You will then be put on hold for the host to allow you to join.

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District 5 is Changing!

From Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer, Denver City Council District 5

Denver City Council Approves 2023 Redistricting Map Every 10 years, after the release of the U.S. Census data, Denver City Council is required to redraw district boundaries to ensure every person has a voice in electing their local representative. Council began its redistricting process in the fall of 2021 and worked to make the process inclusive and accessible to all residents of Denver using numerous outreach tools like newsletters, social media, mapping technology, community meetings, and public comment opportunities.

The map laying out Denver’s 11 city council district boundaries – starting with the 2023 election – was approved on March 29, concluding a nine-month-long process.

New Council Map Our new council district map achieved the desired outcomes of our District 5 neighborhoods. It also accounted for feedback from neighborhoods across the entire city and fulfilled all the charter and resolution requirements that direct the process. I believe the 2023 map does an excellent job of balancing all these varying interests.

To view the new district boundaries, see the approved map at https:// tinyurl.com/2023map.

Throughout the redistricting process, the council heard from Denver residents about the importance of keeping identified communities

of interest together and keeping neighborhoods whole as much as possible. Thank you to all the residents who contributed feedback!

District 5 had the most participation of any council district in the city!

We heard and considered the following feedback from our residents: The East Colfax neighborhood advocated to be moved into the same council district as residents of Northeast Park Hill and Montbello, because those neighborhoods are facing similar issues of gentrification and displacement.

The Winston Downs neighborhood requested that their neighborhood be reunited under a single council district, as they have been split between two council districts for the last decade.

District 5's Orthodox Jewish community, specifically residents living south of Alameda in South Hilltop and Winston Downs, asked to remain together in a single council district instead of being split between two council districts.

Lowry residents wanted to remain in Council District 5 instead of being moved into a different council district.

Residents of the Hale neighborhood requested that their neighborhood remain whole instead of being split between two council districts.

What’s Next?

Although some residents will vote for new councilmembers in April 2023, the current district leaders will remain serving their current residents until inauguration in July 2023. For example, residents of Cherry Creek and Country Club will vote for the District 5 councilmember in April 2023, but will be represented by Councilman Hinds until July 2023, when the new mayor and city council class are inaugurated. Similarly, the D5 team will continue to represent the residents of southern East Colfax until July 2023, although they will vote for the Council District 8 Councilmember in April 2023.

For more information about the redistricting process, please visit www.denvergov.org/redistricting.

As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office if there’s anything we can do to support you! Find the District Five team at: Email: denvercouncil5@denvergov.org Phone: 720-337-5555 Website: bit.ly/D5Website Social media: instagram.com/denvercouncil5 twitter.com/denvercouncil5 facebook.com/DenverCouncil5

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Down to Earth

From Dana Cusack, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

TURF TROUBLES THANKS TO THE DROUGHT AND PET PEE It seems as though a switch was hit and the nighttime temperatures along with the daily temps jumped up so quickly. I’m going to test your memories a little. From late August through mid-December last year Denver was dry. We recorded the latest first snow event on December 10, 2021, breaking the record by over a month. We did have 17 inches of snow in January, but February was mainly cold and dry with only 3 inches of snow recorded. March, known as a big snow month on average, came in at only 8.5 inches. I’m telling you all of this to help explain why the turf in many areas is bare or desiccated due to this drought and the relentless winds we had this spring.

We winterized our irrigation system in October but turned the system back on for a short period in late November. I received a few calls from people saying, “Did you know the sprinklers were running last night?” It was so out of the ordinary to be watering so late in the season. We put the irrigation system back on in mid-April and that helped some of the turf recover, but there are many spots that are just not going to come back. So, we have put out over 300 pounds of grass seed and now with the sprinklers on and the temperatures heating up the soils, we should see the turf recovering in those areas very soon.

Not all the dead turf is from the drought. I would like to ask WG pet owners to help us out by avoiding those areas that have been seeded and guide your pet to a different spot every time.

May is always a packed month for the grounds crew with so many things happening at once.

We have been getting the flower beds ready to plant, spraying the early weeds and fine tuning the irrigation system. We did the first mow the week of May 2 and have been trimming trees and of course seeding grass.

The May 20 snowstorm added to our to-do list this year, causing significant damage to the trees throughout the community. On May 23 the grounds crew picked up all the limbs that were on the ground. Work on the hanging tree limbs is underway and will be ongoing through June. The first round of annual flowers went in the last week of May, and then we mowed again the short week of Memorial Day. We will finish planting the flowers the week of June 6.

We have big plans for the flowers this year for Windsor Gardens’ 60th anniversary. We really want to show off our GARDENS! Wish us luck!

Maintenance Updates From Rebecca Zazueta, General Manager

PAINT DEPARTMENT Outdoor work by the community center, administration building and auditorium is in progress.

Hallway painting project is complete in building 37 and in progress in building 51.

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Underground Garage Project: Western Waterproofing is currently working on the pedestrian bridge, both above and below, repairing broken post tension tendons. Nine broken tendons were found on the bridge. Once they are complete with the tendon repairs, they will waterproof the pedestrian bridge topping and pour back the concrete topping slab. This work may take two to three weeks to complete.

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Once the bridge work has been completed, they will finish the UP25 parking lot with the deck coating application. That will take one to two weeks to finish at which point we can open the UP25 parking lot for normal operation.

After those repairs have been completed, Western Waterproofing will resume with the waterproofing repairs along buildings 66 and 84. This work will involve digging along the building perimeters, installing concrete “crickets” (to help shed water away from the building walls), applying a new waterproofing and then backfilling the excavations. This portion of the project will take a few weeks.

Xcel still needs to move the two gas lines behind building 84.

Roof Replacements: The building 4 roof replacement is complete.

Gutter installation is complete.

Boiler Replacements: Building 53 is complete. Building 63 is next.

ADDITIONAL PROJECTS Auditorium Art: Artwork installation is scheduled for June 6 and 7.

HALLWAY REDECORATING PROJECT Building 28 carpet install is complete.

Building 52 is nearly complete.

Carpet is on order for building 82. Buildings 7 and 13 are on the flooring department’s schedule next.

Hallway lighting is complete in buildings 7,13, 51 and 82.

Hallway lighting is in progress in building 37.

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EL GRAN JARDIN at the WG 60TH ANNIVERSARY FAMILY FESTIVAL

Windsor Gardens Awarded the Strengthening Neighborhoods Grant To support the Community Life Committee’s continuation of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) awareness and education within Windsor Gardens, an application was submitted for the Denver Foundation’s Strengthening Neighborhoods Grant. This specific grant is designed to support residents in working together and leading solutions for their communities.

On Friday, May 13, Windsor Gardens was awarded $2,500 by the Denver Foundation. The awarded amount is to be used exclusively for the continuation of EDI awareness and education in the community. Dates and details for upcoming EDI presentations will be published in future editions of the Windsor Life.

Saturday, June 25 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

Administrative Parking Lot − Burgers with chips $10 − Hot dogs with chips $7 − Soda Can $1.50 − Water $1 No alcohol will be permitted during the festival, unless it is purchased and consumed in the restaurant/bar. *Bar Service will be available outdoors during the Finale Concert and Fireworks on the Golf Course*

Proud to Be in WG So Many Reasons Windsor Gardens resident Dee Bridges is proud to be at WG for so many reasons. “Windsor Gardens is a blessing to all that are fortunate to live here. We are looked after daily with all the amenities, great groundskeepers, exercise programs, swimming pool and great golf course. Also, the wonderful office staff and opportunity to make new friends.”

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

Pro u d t o B e in WG

Something I L o ve Ab o u t Windso r Gar den s: __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ (Optional) Name __________________________________ Building# ____

Phone # ____________________

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.

WG Facebook Page Have you checked out the Windsor Gardens Association Facebook page yet? Go to:

www.facebook.com/WindsorGardensAssociation You can post photos or share news about your building, club or group activities or post a photo of your day at WG. Know about an event that others in the community might wish to participate in? Share it at the WG association page.

Need help posting or would you like us to do the post for you? Email Lori at windsorlife@wgamail.com.

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COP Shop @ WG

Community Operated Policing Storefront

Windsor Life 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.

Leetsdale Cop Shop will be hosting a table in CenterPoint from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, June 6, Friday, June 10, Monday, June 20 and Friday, June 24. We would like to thank all the residents who participated in the National Drug Take Back event at the end of April. The next collection date will be at the end of October.

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

FROM A SCAMMER Dear WG Residents: Aren’t you tired of hearing about scams? Me too. I am a scammer, and I make my living getting people to give me their personal information or money or letting me into their computer by clicking when I tell them to. How can I scam you if you ignore the scam warnings? Let me count the ways. I can email, call or text you and sometimes even use good old snail mail.

If I can get you to talk to me or respond, I can prey on your loneliness: “I like you a lot and would like to see you if only you send me money.”

Or on your fear:

Everyone shops online now. I can send you fake emails telling you that your Amazon order is delayed, ready for delivery or needs more info. You say you didn’t order anything from Amazon? Please call me at the number I gave you to tell me that I have the wrong person.

Then I can get you talking to me and before you know it you’ve given me personal information so I can “correct” nonexistent records.

I am a scammer. Whatever you do don’t hang up, delete or shred. I need you to make a living.

Yours truly, Scammer

“You did something wrong on taxes, didn’t show up for jury duty, or didn’t pay a bill, but if you send me gift cards right now I can fix things for you.”

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.

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From Community Response SUMMERTIME CONSIDERATION FOR YOUR NEIGHBORS AND ASSOCIATION POLICIES From Chief of Community Response Chris Scovil Please enjoy our beautiful grounds and other common areas during the summer weather with consideration for association policies and your neighbors. Please also know that all residents are free to be in non-restricted areas such as the lawns between the buildings.

Can I walk behind a building that I do not live in, or sit on a bench between buildings?

Yes. As a resident, you are free to walk through and use any nonrestricted area. An example of a restricted area is the golf course.

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

My neighbor said that because I do not live in their building, I am not allowed to use their private lawn.

That is incorrect. You are free to travel and use any non-restricted common area or element in Windsor Gardens.

Can I walk anywhere with my pet in Windsor Gardens?

Please keep your pet off the golf course, out of the garden beds and away from lanais and bedroom windows. As people begin to enjoy the long days and warm evenings on their lanais and let the fresh air through their bedroom windows, the summertime heat combined with the odor of dog excrement is not pleasant for anyone, but especially for first-floor residents.

Keep your pet on a leash that is non-retractable and six feet or less in length at all times, and clean up after your pet when they relieve themselves.

One of my neighbors was upset that I was standing near their lanai when I was bird watching. Am I allowed to do that?

You are, but please respect the privacy of your neighbor and try to stand in a location that does not make them feel uncomfortable. They may ask you to move, but you are free to use that common area.

Walking near a bedroom window sniffing flowers is probably not a wise thing to do.

Can I smoke on my lanai or in my garage? How about while I’m sitting on a bench or my building’s lawn?

The only place you are allowed to smoke is inside your unit or off property. Smoking is prohibited in all Windsor Gardens common and limited common areas. This includes benches, especially the benches near the entrance/exit to Underground Parking Lot 24, outside the golf pro shop, on the golf course, parking lots, grassy areas, hallways, laundry rooms, garages, lanais, etc.

Questions? Concerns?

If you have any questions or concerns or need to report a potential policy violation, please contact Katie Monasmith, Policy and Modifications Administrator, at 303-364-7485, ext. 1524, or via email at kmonasmith@wgamail.com.

SYMPTOMS AND PREVENTION OF HEAT-RELATED ILLNESS From Community Response Captain Cash Kraemer It’s getting to be that time of year when the days are longer, and the temperatures are hotter. It’s a good time to discuss heat-related illness or hyperthermia. Heat exhaustion and heatstroke are two common types of hyperthermia, a condition where the core body temperature is 101 degrees or higher.

Heat Exhaustion Heat exhaustion is the most common form of hyperthermia and is usually caused by the loss of water and electrolytes from heavy sweating. People standing in the hot sun or who are active on a hot sunny day are susceptible. Some symptoms are dizziness, weakness or fainting. Other signs are cold, clammy skin, dry tongue and thirst.

Heatstroke Heatstroke is less common but can lead to serious illness and if untreated can be deadly. Heatstroke can be caused by vigorous

physical activity outdoors for an extended period or in a closed, poorly ventilated humid space. Symptoms for heatstroke include hot, dry, flushed skin, rapid breathing, racing heart rate, nausea and vomiting, and an altered mental state or behavior.

Prevention Ways to avoid heat-related illness include: Limiting your time outside on very hot days (or staying in altogether).

Wearing lighter fabric and lighter colors of clothing.

Avoiding tight restrictive clothes.

Above all – hydrating! Drink plenty of water or drinks with electrolytes, such as Gatorade.

If you think you or someone else is in danger of a heat-related emergency, call 911 then Community Response at 303-364-4924.

COMMUNITY RESPONSE ACTIVITIES, MAY 1 THROUGH MAY 31, 2022 CALLS RECEIVED

1341

ROUTINE ACTIVITIES Escorts Keys Lockouts Parking Complaints Pet Complaints Security/Vacation Checks

7 113 12 7 12 462

EMERGENCIES Emergency Medical Assists Health and Welfare Check Smoke Investigation

58 22 12

POLICE ACTIVITIES Alarms Alleged Burglary/Thefts Attempted Burglary/Thefts

3 4 3

POLICE ACTIVITIES continued Criminal Mischief/Vandalism Noise Complaints Police Assist Suspicious Person Theft from Vehicle Theft of Vehicle Warning Tickets

31 13 10 11 0 0 8

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WG Art Club Artist Profile

Pets Corner

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

LINDA RINELLI Linda Rinelli began engaging in creative photography after her retirement in 2016, although she has had a camera in her hand most of her adult life. She followed in the footsteps of her mother who always had a camera in her hand and was the family historian. But Linda deviates from just photo memories and takes a more artistic approach, ceaselessly looking for a “good shot.”

WG Auditorium Entry

Linda particularly looks for an inspiring landscape, much of it around the Windsor Gardens community, for which she sometimes posts on our WGA Facebook page.

She occasionally experiments with modern and minimalist photography and has always been fascinated with all the angles of our auditorium. She likes creating new perspectives for the viewer. The photo on the left was taken of the auditorium’s staircase with a modern/minimalistic approach.

Children's Hospital Bake Sale Fundraiser Raises Over $1,400 From Jeanne Lee, Member of CHC Volunteers Association The WG chapter of the Children’s Hospital Colorado Association of Volunteers is grateful for the large number of people who came to purchase items at their April 29 fundraiser bake sale, which resulted in a rousing $1,471.75 ($1,253.25 in sales and an additional $218 in donations) that will be used to benefit the children and their families at the hospital. Thank you to all of the chapter members who generously contributed the ingredients and time to prepare all of the wonderful baked items available at the sale.

SEND US YOUR PET STORIES & PHOTOS Email your pet companion stories to Mike.Lopez@wgamail. com or to Windsor Life at windsorlife@ wgamail.com.

Susan shared a story about her special companion that just passed this year – one of her grandpets, Sebastian Beaubastian Sakalouckas, a tuxedo cat. Sebastian crossed over the Rainbow Bridge on May 1.

Sebastian was the 'social link' with Susan’s son's cat, Lucky, and his golden retriever, Breck. Sebastian was great at soothing Lucky’s ruffled fur when he was upset.

And upon the arrival of a rambunctious retriever pup who always wanted to play, it was Sebastian who would initiate a visit and encourage Lucky to do the same.

When a new, little human being, Susan’s granddaughter, Rylan, came to their home, Sebastian was the Great Protector.

Susan, said, “Sebastian, your 9 lives were gone so quickly, but you will always remain a cherished member of our family. RIP, Sebastian.”

For many of us the passing of a companion has left a hole in our hearts. The Rainbow Bridge is a message of hope to assuage our sense of loss. The bridge is said to be a passageway between earth and heaven where our pet companion is waiting for our arrival. I find some hope in this.

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

WG Association of Volunteers for Children’s Hospital Colorado is on a Treasure Hunt!

From Jeanne Lee, Member of CHC Volunteers Association If you are downsizing, having an estate sale or looking to replace items, the WG Association of Volunteers for Children’s Hospital Colorado is looking for “treasures” to include in their fundraiser, Annie’s Attic Treasures on October 14 and 15.

If you have treasures to donate, please contact Linda 303-253-4201 or Elaine 207-242-5323 for additional information and pick-up or delivery details.

Desired Items: Knick-knacks, kitchen items, dishes, glass items, silver, holiday decorations, small appliances in working order, linens, tools, jewelry and sports equipment.

Items Not Wanted: Items with logos, large furniture, clothing, shoes or purses.

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Windsor Gardens Flag Corps to be Honored on Flag Day Residents who post the American and Colorado flags for their buildings on holidays are invited to a reception in their honor in the on Flag Day, Tuesday, June 14, at 9 a.m. in the WG gazebos. Coffee and pastries will be served. Members to be honored this year include: Bldg 3 Kathy Dewald Bldg 4 Kay Lee Thiessen Bldg 5 Al Minnich Bldg 10 Gary Roll Bldg 12 Janice Taylor and Catherine Elliott Bldg 14 Kathleen Hyland Bldg 16 Martin Dowdall and Jude Obrigewitch Bldg 17 Jim Baker Bldg 18 Bobbie Belle Bldg 20 Larry Nelson, Jay Newman and Melissa Newman Bldg 21 Joseph Bernisky Bldg 25 Pat Ellis and Davy Anderson Bldg 26 Ken Koehn Bldg 27 Cathi Allen Bldg 28 Robyn and Bill Warren Bldg 30 Bill Mahoney Bldg 32 Jerry Powers

Bldg 34 Donna Kraeski Bldg 36 Richard Dotson Bldg 37 Elisabeth Kinnard Bldg 38 Mona Knight Bldg 39 Phillip Malone Bldg 40 Fred Johnson Bldg 41 Ron Baldwin Bldg 42 Ormal Willson Bldg 43 Marilyn Boudouris Bldg 44 Booker Mays Bldg 45 Terry James Bldg 46 Lin Perkin Bldg 47 Pete Newman Bldg 48 Ed Sievers Bldg 50 Frank Sobus Bldg 51 Joe Lisieski Bldg 52 Lynne Steven Bldg 53 Ruth Friesen and Tom Friesen Bldg 54 Dave Pett and Adele Strawn Bldg 55 Bob Stribling

Bldg 56 Robert Zelanes and Lorena Pfautz Bldg 57 Norvell Ballard Bldg 58 Bob Hamblin Bldg 59 Connie Johnston Bldg 60 Carl Bruckman Bldg 61 Ron Andrews Bldg 62 Katy Langeberg and Bert Langeberg Bldg 63 Jere DeBacker Bldg 64 Priscilla Kai Bldg 65 Shirlee Behringer Bldg 66 Dean Deverick Bldg 68 Mike Smith Bldg 78 Phillip Freedman Bldg 80 Bill Solomon Bldg 82 Joseph Randon Bldg 84 Anthony LaBate Townhomes Tom Leahy

Flag Facts from the WG Flag Corps The WG Flag Corps presents Flag Facts. A flag in a wall bracket cannot lower to half staff. For commemoration it may have a black streamer attached to the top of the pole. This is called a mourning ribbon and is the width of the stripe and at least the length of the flag.

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WG Quilts of Valor Group Honors Veterans From Jeanne Lee, WG Public Relations Committee In a ceremony on May 14, 2022, Windsor Gardens board member Roni Reynold’s son, John Mulder, and 12 others were honored by Quilts of Valor (QOV) for their military service. Those honored had served multiple deployments from 1982 through 2000 with the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps and Navy. John served as a Marine from 1999 until his retirement as a Master Sergeant in 2019. His service included a tour in Iraq as well as being part of the search and rescue in Louisiana following Hurricane Katrina.

QOV was founded in 2003 by Catherine Roberts who had a dream during the time of her son’s deployment in Iraq. Catherine is quoted as saying, “The message of my dream? Quilts equal healing.”

Quilts of Valor are awarded to a service member or veteran who has been touched by war to cover them with comfort and healing.

QOV has 600 quilt groups nationwide and three in Colorado, one of which meets at WG. Nationally to date, they have donated over 300,000 quilts. The dozen women who meet at WG have made 300 of those quilts!

The WG chapter of the QOV has received the Channel 7 Everyday People Award and the Marine Corp Distinguished Service Award.

A link to the Channel 7 video of the presentation of the Everyday People Award to the group -- with footage of their work as well as interviews with individual members -- is available at the Windsor Gardens Association Facebook page at: www.facebook.com/WindsorGardensAssociation

WG QOV banner

John Mulder wrapped in his quilt.

Three veterans with their quilts.

L to R: Roni Reynolds (John Mulder’s mom), John Mulder, Shaya Cole (John’s fiancée) and J.B. Mulder (John’s dad).

John with the QOV members who pieced his quilt.

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Walking the High Line Canal Trail From Mona Knight, WG resident Did you know that we have a beautiful walking trail adjacent to Windsor Gardens? The High Line Canal Trail (we’ll call it The Trail) is a 71-mile walking and biking trail that crosses the Denver metropolitan area from Aurora to the Roxborough State Park. On the southwest side of Windsor Gardens, adjacent to Alton Way, The Trail can be accessed on Dayton Avenue and several of the Windsor Gardens parking lots.

The Trail is home to so many types of trees, flowers and plants that provide shade for humans and animals alike. Did you know that along The Trail there are a wild cherry tree, wild peach tree, wild onions, a wild Mexican plum, and wild raspberries?

In addition to plants, many animals live around the canal including squirrels, rabbits, skunks, raccoons and coyotes. The Trail also is home to other larger animals. Last year I saw a deer come out of the canal, cross the lawn at Building 38 and head toward the pond at the Windsor Gardens golf course. I’m sure many of you heard about or saw the enormous snapping turtle that strolled through

Windsor Gardens on the way to our pond. He didn’t quite make it before animal control came to rescue him from the traffic on our streets, but they assured us they would find him a good home.

And The Trail abounds with birds, including sparrows, hawks, owls, magpies, chickadees, crows, woodpeckers, flickers, and many others. Last year we even saw a bald eagle high up in one of the old trees along the canal.

Oh, and we can’t forget the snakes. Each spring and early summer a very large bull snake comes out of the canal and into the shade of my building to lay underneath the Hosta plants and wait for a mouse or bird to come by for lunch! Our own built-in pest control.

I have lived at Windsor Gardens and next to The Trail for seven years, and I have learned so much about The Trail, the High Line Canal Conservancy and Denver Water, all of whom have an interest in managing and maintaining The Trail and canal. Such a wonderful resource for the citizens of Denver. I hope you will get out and enjoy this beautiful area this summer.

WG Walk on the Canal on June 22 as Part of Canal Week Explore the High Line Canal near Windsor Gardens with the High Line Canal Conservancy on Wednesday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. This is part of the Walk FOR the Canal Week – a week to walk, run, roll and ride in support of the canal! Learn more about the event at highlinecanal.org/walk. This is a FREE event, but you can

support the cause for $7 and receive a collectible bandana, map to the High Line Canal and emails about daily activities during Walk FOR the Canal Week. Register to join this community walk at the link provide, or by signing up at the WG Activities Desk.

Discount on Monthly Internet Bill for Eligible Households The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is an FCC benefit program that helps ensure that households can afford the broadband they need for work, school, healthcare and more.

desktop computer, or tablet from participating providers if they contribute more than $10 and less than $50 toward the purchase price.

The benefit provides a discount of up to $30 per month toward internet service for eligible households. Eligible households can also receive a one-time discount of up to $100 to purchase a laptop,

If you’d like to talk to someone about your eligibility, call the ACP Support Center at (877) 384-2575 or learn more online at AffordableConnectivity.gov

Windsor Life Available via Audio Broadcast Do you struggle to read the Windsor Life newspaper, but want to hear all the updates? The Windsor Life is 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”. June’s Windsor Life recording will be available the week of June 6.

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.

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/

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

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

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

− Press 1 for Espanol or Press 2 for English − Press 1 for Local News − Press 75 for Windsor Life Community Newspaper

Digital Tablet Rental for WG Residents

100+ Birthday Features

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.

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.

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INTRODUCING MICHAEL HANTSKE, CERTIFIED GOLF INSTRUCTOR

NEW GOLF CLASSES

Air Force veteran Michael "Mike" Hantske has played golf most of his life. After his service, he had a variety of jobs, got married, had a family and attended the San Diego Golf Academy where he learned the golf business and received his teaching certification. Mike played competitively for a while, and then started teaching golf lessons to adults and juniors.

Mike loves teaching golf as much as he loves to play golf. “I want to thank you for the chance to teach at Windsor Gardens and help anyone love and enjoy the game of golf.”

DUKES MEN'S LEAGUE

6-Week Group Series for Residents Are you a brand-new golfer or have an interest in learning the game?

Unsure of how to start? Sign up for a FREE, 6-week group series with WG golf Instructor, Mike Hantske. Date and time of the new class is to be determined. Please sign up on the interest list in the Emerald Greens Golf Shop. Class space will be limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis, capacity of 6. Additional classes may be added based on demand. For WG residents only.

Adult Golf Lessons One-on-one private lessons for adults are also available. $45 for 30 minutes, $60 for 60 minutes. Contact Michael Hantske at 303-9278162 or Hantskemt@yahoo.com or contact the golf shop at 303-3663133.

60TH ANNIVERSARY TOURNAMENT WEEKEND Friday, June 17:

Junior Tournament ($30)

Night Golf Tournament ($60)

Saturday, June 18:

60th Anniversary Tournament ($50)

REGISTRATION Registration is open at the Golf Shop. Space is limited! Food, prizes and giveaways are included in the registration fee, thanks to our event sponsors: Grossman Dream Homes, Kaiser Permanente, Bellco and Wholesale Windows.

VIEWING GALLERIES FOR TOURNAMENTS Interested in watching our Junior Golfers or the 60th Anniversary Tournament from a viewing gallery on the course? Please sign up at the Activities Desk. No charge. We encourage viewers to bring their own lawn chair and an umbrella for shade.

Don Connor and Dennis Koster finishing their round.

2022 FOURTH OF JULY GOLF TOURNAMENT This year's 4th of July golf tournament will be held on Sunday, July 3. You must have an established Emerald Greens handicap to be eligible to win prize money. However, family and friends are invited to participate in this men's and women's event.

Players will play until their total number of strokes equals the total of par 27 PLUS their handicap, then will plant their flag on the course at that spot. Flags with players' names on them will be provided by pro shop personnel.

Embroidered Ball Caps & Visors For Sale at the Golf Shop $22

The entry fee is $15; green and cart fees are not included in the entry fee. Food For Thought will cater lunch in the gazebos. The menu will be hot dogs, baked beans, potato salad, watermelon and brownies. Iced tea and lemonade will be provided. Be on the lookout for sign-up information in the golf shop in the very near future.

WINDSORETTES WOMEN'S LEAGUE Registration forms to join the Windsorettes women's golf league are still available in the packet attached to the bulletin board outside the pro shop. Dues are $35 for league play and $15 for social members; checks to be made payable to Windsorettes. Place your completed form and check in the lockbox by the bulletin board. For more details/ questions call Charlotte at 303-341-4628 or Kristin at 303-819-0130.

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Celebrating Windsor Gardens Co-Founder Howard Farkas From Jeanne Lee, WG Public Relations Committee A large group of Windsor Gardens residents came together in CenterPoint to celebrate Howard Farkas. Alongside co-developer Werner Livingston, Farkas envisioned our community and founded Windsor Gardens in 1962. We are forever grateful.

Howard shared several stories about the development and history of Windsor Gardens. A video recording of his talk is available on the WG Facebook page at www.facebook.com/WindsorGardensAssociation.

Crowd at the WG Co-Founder Howard Farkas event.

WG Co-Founder Howard Farkas and Board VP Dennis Knight

Co-developers, Farkas and Livingston, in front of an original promotional billboard for WG with the slogan “A playground for the young at heart.”

Howard Farkas holding a photo of himself at WG, published in the April 1966 Windsor Gardens Chronicle.

WG Board President Michele Compton, General Manager Rebecca Zazueta, Co-Founder Howard Farkas, Board Secretary and Community Life Committee Chair Jane Doyle, and Board Vice President Dennis Knight

Photos from Cari Ervin

Photos from Jeanne Lee

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Seeking Baked Goods for Anniversary Festival Cake Walk We are seeking donated baked goods (homemade and/or store bought) for cake walk prizes at our 60th Anniversary Festival. If you would like to donate a cake, cookies, brownies, cupcakes or other baked goods for this event, please contact Susan Hunt in the Activities Office at shunt@wgamail.com or 720-862-1520.

Baked goods will need to be labeled with all ingredients and delivered to the Activities Office by Friday, June 24, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. Thank you for your assistance!

WG Clubs and Groups: Hosts Needed for Festival Carnival Booths and Entertainment 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.

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Jo in us in celebr at i ng W i ndsor G ar dens’ 6 0 th A n n i ve r s a r y with your fam i l y, f r i ends and ne i g h b o r s !

GOLF TOURNAMENT WEEKEND EMERALD GREENS Friday, June 17 Junior Tournament $30 Night Golf Tournament $60

Saturday, June 18 Anniversary Tournament $50

REGISTRATION Registration is now open at the golf shop. Space is limited! Food, prizes and giveaways are included in the registration fee, thanks to our event sponsors: Grossman Dream Homes, Kaiser Permanente, Bellco and Wholesale Windows.

VIEWING GALLERIES Interested in watching our Junior Golfers or the 60th Anniversary Tournament from a viewing gallery on the course? Please sign up at the Activities Desk. No charge.

We encourage viewers to bring their own lawn chair and an umbrella for shade.

SWIMMING POOL PARTY OUTDOOR POOL Friday, June 24 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate 60 years of swimming at WG! We will have a live DJ, food, drinks, games and some fun floaties to use in the pool as we soak up some rays and celebrate 60 years of swimming at Windsor Gardens!

FREE. RSVP at the Activities Desk. This event is for residents only.

PANCAKE BREAKFAST CENTERPOINT Saturday, June 25 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Hosted by the WG Optimist Club Kick-off the Family Festival Day with a hearty Colorado pancake breakfast. Cost: $10 per person includes pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice. Proceeds from the breakfast will be used to fund scholarships and community activities for children.

HISTORICAL DISPLAY AUDITORIUM Saturday, June 25

Artifacts, Historical Pictures and "Eternal Youth" Statue To mark this special occasion, a resident-curated display has been compiled to feature special artifacts, historical pictures, and our “Eternal Youth” statue at groundlevel. Additionally, a historical slideshow will run throughout the day in between the indoor entertainment acts in the Auditorium.

60TH ANNIVERSARY MERCHANDISE Check out our 60th anniversary online store at https://www.bonfire.com/ store/wg60/.

60th Anniversary ball caps and visors are also available for sale in the Emerald Greens Golf Shop for $22!

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.

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FAMILY FESTIVAL ADMIN PARKING LOT, AUDITORIUM

ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

Saturday, June 25

(Schedule is subject to change.)

3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Entertainment for all ages, all afternoon – indoors and outdoors.

Featuring resident entertainers, carnival games, food, music, cake walks, a historical display, photo opportunities and FUN. INVITE YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS

3:00 p.m.

3:30 p.m.

4:00 p.m.

4:30 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m.

6:00 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

8:00 p.m.

9:30 p.m.

Encore Dancers & Time4Tap Taiko Drummers & Mudra Dancers Line Dance Demonstration Colorado Weather Band TBD Tom Yook WG Drama presents “5 Minute Mysteries” Rudy Grant Finale Concert: Nacho Men Fireworks!

NO ADMISSION FEE Charges for food and beverage will apply. El Gran Jardin will be serving burgers, hot dogs, chips and non-alcoholic beverages at the festival.

******* SPECIAL EVENING EVENTS ******* CONCERT

GOLF COURSE

FIREWORKS

8 p.m.

Saturday, June 25

9:30 p.m.

FREE Concert with the Nacho Men Band: Bring your own lawn chair or blanket to sit on the golf course at Tee #1 (closest to the golf shop entrance). Bar service by El Gran Jardin will be available during the concert.

Fireworks Finale: Bring your own lawn chair or blanket to sit on the golf course at Tee #1 (closest to the golf shop entrance). However, the fireworks will be visible from throughout the community.

NOISE WARNING

FIREWORKS WARNING

The Anniversary Festival events will involve outdoor music, entertainment and fireworks that will be heard by nearby buildings. Those adjacent to the community center and golf course will be most affected. Noise is to be expected in the following areas and times:

We acknowledge that some residents, visitors, veterans and pets may be sensitive to the sound of fireworks. Please prepare yourselves and your animal companions for fireworks on the evening of Saturday, June 25, at approximately 9:30 p.m. for nearly 10 minutes. Please take any necessary precautions for this event.

The display will be performed by a licensed pyrotechnician and managed by a professional fireworks entertainment company.

Friday, June 17: 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. Golf Course Saturday, June 25: 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Auditorium and Administration Parking Lot 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Golf Course (8 p.m. Tee #1; 9:30 p.m. Tee #9)

THANK YOU TO OUR FESTIVAL SPONSORS Elite Entertainment Sponsor CCIG

Fireworks Sponsors

Grossman Dream Homes CharterWest

Party Starters

Orten Cavanagh Holmes & Hunt, LLC Western Specialty Contractors MCN Group Inc. Innovative Financial Solutions Grossman Dream Homes

Experience Enhancers

inMotion Group Properties Carol Guzman/Your Castle Real Estate Comcast Xfinity District 5 – Councilwoman Sawyer

Entertainment Agents

CSC Serviceworks Pilera Software, LLC Cherry Creek Retirement Village Tom Yook Dennis Knight Patty Clark

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ACTIVITIES COMMUNITY CENTER TOURS

W I N D S O R G A R D E N S L I B R A RY

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!

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.

Join us for a one-hour community center tour. The next tours will be on Saturday, June 11, and Saturday, July 9, 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!

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: Tuesday, June 7, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.; Friday, June 10, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; and Tuesday, June 21, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

D P L B O O K M O B I L E AT W G The Denver Public Library bookmobile will be at WG this month on two Fridays, June 3 and June 17, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

D P L H O M E D E L I V E RY S E R V I C E 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 at homedelivery@denverlibrary.org.

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

OUTDOOR POOL OUTDOOR POOL OPERATING HOURS Pool is open daily from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Pool area is closed daily from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. for cleaning and mowing.

hours of 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. and only if accompanied in the pool by the resident who is their sponsor.

Guests 17 years of age and older, accompanied by a resident, may use the pool during regular hours.

Temporary I.D. cards may be requested through the administration There is no lifeguard on duty except from 10 a.m. to noon on office for temporary, out-of-town guests, providing they Wednesdays through Saturdays when child swim is are at least 17 years of age and are staying with a offered.. resident at least one week.

SEEKING ADDITIONAL GUEST PRIVILEGES FOR THE OUTDOOR POOL LIFEGUARDS! CHILD SWIM Guests are defined as those persons not possessing Guests under 17 years, accompanied by a resident, Do you know a certified a WG identification card, but who are invited and may use the pool and surrounding area only when a accompanied by a resident at all times. lifeguard who would like to lifeguard is on duty. work a few mornings each Guests are required to pay a fee of $1 per visit.

This season’s Child Swim times are: Wednesdays – week? The pay is the best in Guests must always be accompanied by the Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon. sponsoring resident who is responsible for the Denver! Have them contact All guests are $1 per person, and must be actions of their guests at all times. the Activities Office for more accompanied with a WG Resident.

Guests will be limited to four per resident at one information: 720-862-1533. *No Child Swim will be available July 20-23rd* time.

Residents are not to loan their guests the resident’s I.D. card.

Guests under 17 years, accompanied by a resident, may use the pool and the surrounding area only when a lifeguard is on duty between the

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ACTIVITIES CLASSES WG classes are free of charge and available to WG residents ONLY. Please support your favorite classes, as we require a minimum of 10 students to maintain our instructors. Performing and creative arts classes are on summer break to resume in September.

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

¡ AQUA FITNESS:Mondays from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the INDOOR POOL. Wednesdays from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m. in the OUTDOOR POOL for the season.

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

¡ CHAIR EXERCISE: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM.

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

¡ DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. ¡ DUPLICATE/ADVANCED BRIDGE: Mondays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the COLORADO ROOM. DANCE ¡ BALLROOM DANCE (BEGINNERS): Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. ¡ BALLROOM DANCE (INTERMEDIATE): Thursdays from 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. ¡ LINE DANCE (BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE): Mondays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM.

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

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

¡ ZUMBA: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM. GOLF ¡ GOLF CLASSES INTEREST LIST: Are you a brand new golfer or want to learn the game?

Sign up for a FREE, 6-week group series with Golf Instructor Mike Hantske. Date and Time of the new class is to be determined. Please sign up on the interest list in the Emerald Greens Golf Shop. Class space will be limited and on a firstcome, first-serve basis, capacity of 6. Additional classes may be added based on demand.

WINDSOR HAPPENINGS 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 tours will be Saturday, June 11, and Saturday, July 9, 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! Events listed in chronological order. ¡ WG COMMUNITY ‘GARAGE’ SALE. Our annual WG ‘Garage’ Sale is scheduled for Friday, June 3, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Saturday, June 4, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., in the AUDITORIUM. ¡ BINGO! Wednesday, June 8, 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. ¡ SPRING ART SHOW AND SALE with the WG ART CLUB. Thursday, June 9, 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. with a reception from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Friday, June 10, 10 a.m. to

7 p.m. and Saturday, June 11, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CENTERPOINT. The WG Art Club is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year! Join them for their show, featuring artists in the club.

Bring your friends and family, meet the artists, enjoy the art and refreshments. Vote for your favorite piece of art and the artist with the most votes will receive a People’s Choice Ribbon to be announced on Saturday at 1 p.m.

Admission is free. Public is invited. Cash and credit cards accepted as well as checks with valid ID for art purchases. ¡ SILENT MOVIES with LIVE PIANO ACCOMPANIMENT. Friday, June 10, at 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Join the incredibly talented pianist Scott “Flyin Fingers” Wilseck as he provides the live piano soundtrack to three

silent movie era classics starring some of the biggest comedy stars of all time. Admission includes three 20-minute movies: Charlie Chaplin’s “The Adventurer,” Buster Keaton’s “One Week,” and Charlie Chases’ “Fluttering Hearts.” It’s wholesome fun for you and your family, and a unique experience you don’t want to miss!

Tickets are $6 and can be purchased at the Activities Desk in the community center. ¡ FLAG DAY – A SALUTE TO THE WG FLAG CORPS VOLUNTEERS: Tuesday, June 14, 9 a.m. in GAZEBOS. Residents who post the flags for their buildings on holidays are invited to a reception in their honor in the Gazebos on Flag Day. Coffee and pastries will be served. These continued on page 28

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volunteers make up our Windsor Gardens Flag Corps and have faithfully served through the sixty-year history of our community. A flag corps club meets in the Aspen Room at 11 a.m. on the first Monday of evenly numbered months. Flag corps volunteers are automatically qualified and invited to participate. The club plans events and flag posting schedules and advocates for proper etiquette in flag posting, including well maintained flags and stanchions. ¡ ISLAND SIGHTS AND SOUNDS presentation by KATHLEEN ARNOLD: Wednesday, June 15, 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Experience the sights, sounds and people of the islands. Every island in the Caribbean has developed its own unique musical culture with a mixture of Spanish, African, South American and native Caribbean sources. There’s something about island music that makes you want to move and party!

FREE. Sign up at the Activities Desk. Sponsored

by Cherry Creek Retirement Village. ¡ ACTIVE MINDS – QUEEN ELIZABETH I: Thursday, June 16, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Born in 1533, the daughter of Henry VIII and his second (and soon to be executed) wife Anne Boleyn, Elizabeth I was a central figure of the political and religious upheaval that characterized England during the time of her father’s reign. She would take the throne in 1558 at the age of 25 and reign as Queen of England for 44 years establishing an era of political stability and strength that would position her country to become a global economic and cultural power. Join Active Minds as we examine the fascinating life of one of the most powerful women in history and the era that would take her name.

FREE. Sign up at the Activities Desk. This event is brought to you by Windsor Gardens, Five Star Residences, Garden Plaza, Kaiser Permanente, and Active Minds. ¡ 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! Purnell and his band have been staples of the Colorado jazz and festival scenes for many years. They are regulars at Dazzle, and you may have seen them before at the Five Points Jazz Festival, or Denver’s Jazz in the Park Summer series. They have also performed for many dignitaries, and during the 2008 Democratic National Convention played for the Clintons and other notables.

Cost: $17. Tickets can be purchased at the Activities Desk. ¡ TRIVIA FUN DAY: Friday, June 17, 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 don’t 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 Livewell Colorado. ¡ JAZZ CONCERT featuring STYLES B. JAZZ QUARTET: Tuesday, June 21, at 3 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Celebrate “Make Music Day 2022” with a FREE concert! The program will feature jazz, pop and Latin standards and selections from Broadway, the movies and television. All are welcome to join us for this Fete De La Musique with the Styles B. crew as we learn about styles and meter, clap along with rhythms and learn a little about the history of the uniquely American art form that is jazz.

This is a grant-funded event, so there is no ticket fee. Please sign up at the Activities Desk as an RSVP. ¡ CRUISING THE MEDITERRANEAN presentation by CHRIS WELLS: Wednesday, June 22, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. What is it like to spend a week-long cruise on the Mediterranean? Come find out and travel with Chris as she first gives you an overview of the wealth of possible destinations and options.

Then we begin our cruise to Italy – Rome, Florence, Pisa, Tuscany – then to France to visit Cannes and the French Riviera. The next stop is Spain where we spend a day in Palma de Mallorca before ending the cruise in Barcelona.

Chris Wells is a professional speaker, photographer, entrepreneur, and lover of nature.

FREE. Sign up at the Activities Desk. ¡ WG WALK THE HIGH LINE CANAL as part of the HIGH LINE CANAL CONSERVANCY's WALK FOR THE CANAL WEEK: Wednesday, June 22, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Explore the High Line Canal near Windsor Gardens during a wellness walk with the High Line Canal Conservancy. This is part of Walk FOR the Canal Week – a week to walk, run, roll and ride in support of the canal! Learn more about the event at highlinecanal.org/walk. This is a FREE event, but you can support the cause for $7 and receive a collectable bandana, map to the canal and emails about daily activities during Walk FOR the Canal Week. Register to join this community walk at the link provided above, or by signing up at the WG Activities Desk. ¡ DONUTS WITH DONNA: Thursday, June 23, 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. ¡ CYBER SECURITY & FRAUD PREVENTION: Thursdays, June 23, July 28 and August 25, at 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. In 2020, 28% of the $4.1 billion stolen from Americans through online scams came out of the pockets of seniors over the age of 60, according to the FBI. That amounts to about $1 billion scammed out of seniors in 2020, an increase of about $300 million for the same demographic the year before. These frauds against seniors are largely preventable. In this three-part series you will be taught how to spot a scam, how to prevent becoming a victim and what to do should you fall victim to a scam.

FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk in the Community Center. Sessions sponsored by Kasie Fogleman of Colorado Home and Land at Keller Williams Avenues Realty LLC. ¡ FIGHT BACK AGAINST STRESS – NATURAL GROCERS CLASS: Friday, June 24, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Presented by Nutritional Health Coach Juli Baumblatt from Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage. Heart pounding, but no idea why? continued on page 29

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Can’t remember where you left your keys?

Gaining belly fat, but eating a healthy diet?

If you said yes to any of these, you might be suffering the ill effects of chronic stress. While it’s impossible to remove all stress from your life, incorporating a few specific nutrients into your diet can help you deal with life’s many stressors.

FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. ¡ 60TH ANNIVERSARY POOL PARTY: Friday, June 24, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the OUTDOOR POOL. Join us as the 60th Anniversary festivities continue and we celebrate one of our most popular amenities, the pool! We will have a live DJ, snacks, drinks, games and some fun floaties to use in the pool as we soak up some rays and celebrate 60 years of swimming at Windsor Gardens!

FREE. RSVP at the Activities Desk. This event is for residents only.

¡ PANCAKE BREAKFAST with the WG OPTIMIST CLUB. Saturday, June 25, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. The WG Optimists invite you, your family and friends to kick-off the WG 60th Anniversary Family Festival with a hearty Colorado pancake breakfast.

Cost: $10 per person at the door includes pancakes, sausage, coffee and juice. Proceeds from the breakfast will be used to fund Optimist Club scholarships and community activities for children. ¡ ENTERTAINMENT LUNCHEON. Wednesday, June 29, at 11:45 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Come join us for a delicious fully catered meal provided by Food For Thought and stay for the music stylings of Terry Norona on piano and vocals. Our Entertainment Luncheons make for a great afternoon out with fun and entertainment that you won’t want to miss! Lunch menu: chicken salad sandwich on croissant, pasta salad, a chocolatey dessert, and drinks included!

WINDSOR GARDENS OPTIMIST CLUB Invites YOU, Your Family & Friends to kick-off the 60th Anniversary Family Festival with a

Hearty Colorado Pancake Breakfast Day / Date: Saturday, June 25 Time: 9 a.m. – 11 a.m.

Location: CenterPoint Cost: $10 per person at the door Included: Pancakes, sausage, coffee, juice Proceeds from the breakfast will be used to fund Optimist Club scholarships & community activities for children.

Cost: $16; tickets can be purchased at the Activities Desk until Friday, June 24. ¡ BOLLYWOOD DANCE WORKSHOP: Tuesday, July 5, at 3 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Join our guest instructor, Deepali, a professional Indian dancer and choreographer, as she brings her workshop of Indian dances from four regions of India.

Northeast, north, northwest and western India.

This bonanza of Indian dances was specially chosen for this workshop to give you a sense of how diverse and beautiful Indian melodies and movements are. In between dancing, there will be short interactions, giving you an intimate glimpse of the subcontinent, not often to be found in textbooks or the internet.

FREE. Please RSVP at the Activities Desk in the community center. ¡ AARP SAFE DRIVING CLASS: Monday, July 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Check with your continued on page 30

Windsor Gardens Art Club 50th Anniversary Spring Art Show & Sale CenterPoint, 597 S. Clinton Street SHOW HOURS Opens Thursday, June 9, at 12:00 pm Reception, 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm Friday, June 10, 10:00 am – 7:00 pm Saturday, June 11, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm Come and join us for a special art show, featuring artists of the Windsor Gardens Art Club. Bring your friends and family, meet the artists, enjoy the art and refreshments.

Credit cards, cash and checks accepted with valid ID. Public invited, no admission charge.

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insurance carrier for details regarding a possible discount of up to 15% on your auto insurance after completion of this class.

Cost: $20 per person for AARP members or $25 for non-members to be paid at class. Sign up in advance at the Activities Desk. Please note: this class is available to Windsor Gardens

residents only. You will be required to sign an AARP COVID-19 registration disclosures/ disclaimers form to take this class.

CASINO TRIPS  BALLY’S CASINO VIA COLORADO COACH: Our next trip is 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 no-shows or cancellations on day of departure. This outing is for residents of Windsor Gardens only.

MOVIES

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.

DOG Saturday, June 11, 2 p.m.

THE EYES OF TAMMY FAYE Wednesday, June 15, 4 p.m.

A buddy comedy that follows the misadventures of two former Army Rangers paired against their will on the road trip of a lifetime. Army Ranger Briggs (Channing Tatum) and Lulu (a Belgian Malinois dog) buckle into a 1984 Ford Bronco and race down the Pacific Coast in hopes of making it to a fellow soldier's funeral on time. Along the way, they'll drive each other completely crazy, break a small handful of laws, narrowly evade death, and learn to let down their guards in order to have a fighting chance of finding happiness. Rating: PG-13. Runtime: 1h 41m.

Award-winning director Joe Wright offers an intimate look at the extraordinary rise, fall and redemption of televangelist Tammy Faye Bakker. In the 1970s and 80s, Tammy Faye and her husband, Jim Bakker, rose from humble beginnings to create the world's largest religious broadcasting network and theme park, and were revered for their message of love, acceptance and prosperity. However, it wasn't long before financial improprieties, scheming rivals, and scandal toppled their carefully constructed empire. Rating: PG-13. Runtime: 2h 6m.

WG M O N T H L Y D A N C E ¡ MONTHLY SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE with a WESTERN THEME: Saturday, June 18, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM.Live musical entertainment by the Youngheart Band. Treats and punch will be served. Wear your western gear, plaid and boots if you’d like! Come socialize, dance the night away, and snap some pictures in the Western Photo Booth! Cost: $5 for WG residents and $8 for non-residents.

WG P R E M I E R C O N C E R T ¡ 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! Purnell and his band have been staples of the Colorado jazz and festival scenes for many

SERIES

years. They are regulars at Dazzle, and you may have seen them before at the Five Points Jazz Festival or Denver’s Jazz in the Park summer series. They have also performed for many dignitaries and during the 2008 Democratic

National Convention played for the Clintons and other notables.

Cost: $17. Tickets available at the Activities Desk.

Injured in an automobile / truck / pedestrian accident?

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

Phone: 303-639-6103 Email: gkokus@aol.com

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CARDS & GAME GROUPS  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.

 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.

 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.

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

 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!

 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.

 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 three or four players, combining elements of rummy and dominoes. Get a foursome together or join other single players.

For more information call Jeanne at 303-8853216.  SCRABBLE GROUP meets every Monday from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Join us for this popular crossword board game! Please wear a mask. Contact Beth Vaden at 303-875-3422 or par4beth@ msn.com with any questions.

CLUBS & GROUPS  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.

 DEMOCRATIC CLUB: Wednesday, June 8, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. We have three featured speakers this month, as voting begins for the Democratic primaries. Justine Sandoval, Rep. Dianna DeGette’s Political Director, will represent DeGette’s campaign with her priorities, achievements, and other notable

active group. Watch for our pre-meeting dinner gathering at 5:30 p.m. at the El Gran Jardin Restaurant located in CenterPoint.

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 FUNTASTIC FRIDAYS GOLF GROUP: We are a group of ladies (and a few

 DRUM CIRCLE meets every Sunday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the back of Parking Lot 14 by the High Line Canal Trail. In the event of inclement weather, our meeting will be held in CENTERPOINT WEST. Come check us out.

Bring your own drum, a chair and join the fun! Visitors are always welcome.  CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL SEND US PHOTOS OF YOUR For more information contact Diane at COLORADO ASSOCIATION CLUB OR GROUP'S ACTIVITIES 720-653-9354.

OF VOLUNTEERS, WG CHAPTER, will hold our next We'd love to include photos with a description of your group  ENCORE DANCE is a monthly meeting on Monday, June or club's activities in Windsor Life or on the Windsor Gardens Windsor Gardens dance group. We 20, at 9:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT Facebook page. Send your photos to: windsorlife@wgamail.com. have great fun dancing to show tunes, WEST. Everyone is welcome to join jazz, western, rock ‘n roll and big band us and hear speakers from Children’s sounds. You don’t need a partner or dance information. Elisabeth Epps and Katie March Hospital Colorado inform us about the many training. Exercise your body and brain and will be returning. Each candidate will be vying areas we can support. make new friends. Come join us on Tuesdays, for your vote in the Democratic primary for 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the COLORADO ROOM. We are looking for gently used treasure Colorado House District 6.

Contact Hillary Hutson at spicy47@comcast. donations for our Annie’s Attic Treasures sale Our meetings are open to registered Democrats net or 303-919-4512. that will be taking place in the fall. and unaffiliated who reside in precincts in and  FLAG CORPS AT WG: Are you If you would like to donate new boxes of nearby WG. Please register your email address passionate about our nation’s flag? Do you crayons, markers, coloring, activity, and puzzle with Sallyanne Ofner at wgdemclub2021@ post the flag for your building? This group was books for the hospital patients, or to purchase gmail.com. New members are welcome to formed to offer an opportunity for those who our 40th anniversary cookbook for $5, contact phone 720-472-4632 to take part in our highly hold a common interest to meet and share their President Linda Kumar at 303-253-4201. knowledge of the flags of the United States and Colorado and promote their proper respect, Eagle AV, LLC handling and display. Join us every other month **AUTHORIZED BY WINDSOR GARDENS ASSOCIATION** on the first Monday at 11 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Our next meeting will be Monday, June DISH NETWORK INTERNET 6.

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men), generally beginners and intermediates (though all skill levels are welcome) who want to play just for fun. Getting in a day of practice is a plus. More information is available in the golf shop and registration forms are on the bulletin board. Questions or comments? Call Anita Matthews at 303-340-4051.  GARDEN CLUB: Anyone who does not currently have a garden and wants to get on the waiting list can email: BoardWCGC@gmail. com.  KARAOKE GROUP: If you enjoy singing in the car, in the shower, or just like to sing or listen to music, come share your joy with us at the WG Karaoke Group. We meet every 3rd Monday of the month in CENTERPOINT WEST from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Contact Becky Stefanski at bobbecstef@icloud.com or 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 303-875-3422 or par4beth@msn.com with any questions.  MARINE CORPS LEAGUE – WINDSOR MARINES AND LADIES AUXILIARY will next meet on Tuesday, June 14, 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, June 14, at 7 p.m. Semper Fidelis.

 OPTIMIST CLUB: The Optimists have moved their meeting time to the 2nd Wednesday of the month. On June 8, guest speaker and local author Andrea Antico will present her book "Buster the Bully," a timely subject dedicated to children who've been subjected to bullying.

"Optimists Care About Kids" and we'd love to have you attend this lunch and presentation.

Contact Carol at 303-363-4113 or carolb495@ hotmail.com.

LANGUAGE  SPANISH EXPLORERS (BEGINNER & INTERMIDIATE) will meet Mondays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the SEWING ROOM. Have you always wanted to learn Spanish? Or do you know a little bit and want to learn more? If so, then this group is for you! Come join Yvette as she teaches an ongoing Spanish course to this group dedicated to learning more Spanish and more about the Spanish language.

 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.

 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!

 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 GROUP meets the first Friday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the SEWING ROOM. Quilts of Valor (QOV) is a nationwide organization with groups in all 50 states, nine groups in Colorado and a 14-member group at WG. QOV’s mission is to cover service members and living veterans with comforting and healing quilts.

The WG group collaborates on the quilts. We sew together once a month, and then we work on them at home. We donate our time and fund our fabrics with our own money and donations.

We find it very rewarding to see the veterans as they receive their quilts. Often there are tears in everyone's eyes when the quilts are presented.

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

Please join us on the first Friday of the month!  REPUBLICAN CLUB: Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. All are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Kate Flaharty at djt2017@hotmail.com or 720-278-6670.  RV & TENTERS CLUB meets on the 3rd Friday of every month in the ASPEN ROOM from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information contact Stuart at 720-206-4184.

 TORAH DISCUSSION CLUB meets every Thursday, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. We are accepting new members to read and discuss the ancient Jewish Bible for a better understanding of what it means in today's society. Jewish and nonJewish residents are invited. To join, please contact Nate Khodadad at 720-989-5479.  WARM HEARTS WARM BABIES: Would you like to help make blankets and clothing for premature and newborn infants in crisis? All material and yarn will be furnished, or you can use your own stash. We meet the second Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the SEWING ROOM. Limited seating.

Contact Barbara at Ilove2sewbarb@gmail.com to get more information.  WINDSORETTES GOLF LEAGUE: If you would like to obtain more information regarding the Windsorettes, please feel free to contact Charlotte Engelbrecht (President) at 303-341-4628 or Kristin Brotherton (Vice President) at 303-819-0130.  WINDSOR WALKERS: Every Wednesday and Friday at 10:15 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 continued on page 33

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fellowship. For more information call Marlyn at 719-2007-2658 or Audrey at 720-469-4767.

 WOMEN’S RELIEF SOCIETY OF THE CHURCH OF LATTER-DAY SAINTS: First Monday of the month at 11 a.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Free and welcome to all women! Please join us for a lesson, spiritual thought, socializing and

 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.

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

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

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

 LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP will meet IN PERSON on Monday, June 13, at 11 a.m. in CenterPoint East. The Beyond Vision

at CPWD Low Vision Peer Group is excited to be back in person! We will review our low vision program and do introductions and review assistive writing and identification devices useful for everyday low vision.

F A I T H G R O U P S @ WG  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.  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.

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

ANNOUNCEMENTS  RTD GROCERY TRIPS: Two Thursday trips to King Soopers and Safeway.

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

− 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.

− 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.

 XFINITY EDUCATIONAL TABLE: Join Xfinity at their educational table on Wednesday, July 6, 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 July 5, space is limited.

 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.  WATCH REPAIR SERVICE: Batteries replacement and minor repairs on the

HEALTH SCREENINGS & SERVICES  EAR CLINIC: Bayer's Mobile Ear Clinic is at WG on Mondays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM on the 2nd floor in CenterPoint. The clinic provides hearing tests, hearing aid repairs, batteries and wax management. Reservations are required.

Please call 720-937-9919.  WELLNESS CLINIC WITH VISITING NURSES: The Visiting Nurses Association Foot Clinic is at WG on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., in the ASPEN ROOM. Check-in no more than

5 minutes prior to appointment. Reservations required at 303-698-6496. Whether you are a new or returning patient, the cost for foot care is $40 and includes a foot assessment, sensation screening, toenails trimming, calluses/corns filing, medications review and blood pressure check. Fingernail cuts are also available for $15, and a blood pressure check is $5.

Kaiser patients can call 303-698-6496 to see if your plan qualifies you for free foot care before your first visit.

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

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June in All Its Glory by Marilynn Reeves Sometimes during the winter months when the trees are bare, I’ll look out my west-facing window at the break of dawn and see a shaft of light that strikes the tops of the tall buildings on the other side of the complex, painting them a radiant gold. That same golden brightness is echoed on the tops of the snow-covered mountains off in the distance and is reflected in the little pond out on the golf course down below. A sight such as this holds me spellbound – I feel as if I am standing in Nature’s Cathedral!

Sometimes it seems as if spring will never come. But most years, early in the month of April, the tips of the branches of the crabapple trees across the way start showing a hint of mauve. It takes a long time for the blossoms to bloom, but when they finally do, I am treated to a profusion of a deep rose-pink!

During the month of May, the trees change their attire, showing off their trousseaus of new spring green. And if I look straight down, I can see that the flower bed in front of my building has been filled with tiny new bedding plants. At first, they look rather fragile and forlorn and it’s hard to imagine that they will soon grow to fill all the spaces in between.

But when June finally arrives in all its glory, the trees in our neighborhood are now in full-leaf, providing us with a canopy

of deep green shade. And the flower beds that abound in our community come alive in a riot of colors, each one more beautiful than the next. It’s no wonder our complex was named Windsor Gardens. Those well-maintained gardens are truly a wondrous sight to see!

The month of June is not just the first, but probably the best month of full summer. To be sure, the afternoons are starting to get hot, but the early mornings and evenings are cool enough for us to be able to throw open all the windows and enjoy the soft summer breeze wafting through.

And this year, throughout the month of June 2022, Windsor Gardens will be celebrating its 60th Anniversary. The community originated before some of our younger residents were even born!

But I am old enough to remember driving through here back in the 1970s, admiring all the pretty buildings in their original pastel colors of pinks and aqua blues, mint green and yellows – colors that were in vogue at that time.

We’ve come a long way since then, but Windsor Gardens is still a beautiful place to see … and to live in. I’m so glad I chose Windsor Gardens as my home.

Why We Picked June for Our Birthday: A Windsor Gardens Celebration by Dennis Payton Knight A Windsor Gardens June is for our eyes. Flowers in blossom, birds in the air and nestled in the branches of green leaves freshly opened in our trees, new bunnies grazing in the soft green grass, squirrels scampering in certain mischief. A Windsor Gardens June is sunshine and showers trading turns, and yet each made for each other.

June at Windsor Gardens is for our ears. Breezes wafting through the cottonwoods, a puppy’s bark to greet the morning, a lark expressing the same greeting in song, a flicker playing percussion on a hollow tree, the keepers of our beautiful grounds working with shovels amid the hum, if a little noisy, of their equipment.

Breathe a Windsor Gardens June. The new mown grasses, the perfumes of our flower beds enticing pollinators to spread their seed. Inhale the fresh, damp, earthy aromas awakened by a passing rain. Enjoy a savory whiff of smoke rising from a barbecue grill.

Taste a Windsor Gardens June and satisfy your summer cravings for fried chicken, fresh squeezed lemonade, strawberry shortcake, or even better, hot apple pie under a generous dollop of cinnamon ice cream.

June, a time to pause a bit and reflect about what we bring to each other in the diverse rainbow we are of community, inclusion, and togetherness. June is for remembering the values we hold to ourselves, and the values we bring to each other.

A Windsor Gardens June is for doing. It’s for dimpled golf balls in the air, swimming in the pool or pitching horseshoes. Sometimes it’s for joining neighbors in committees and board meetings that seem significant, but not quite so important as strolling the loop, hiking or biking the canal trail, or exploring the dense flora and fauna of Windsor West. June is for having a beer or sharing a meal at our restaurant. It’s for woodworking, painting, bridge, poker, scrabble, writers group, conversation, singing, dancing, making merry and other delightfully trivial pursuits.

And a Windsor Gardens June is also for doing just as much uncomplicated nothing as our hearts desire.

June is for your birthday party, Windsor Gardens, and for celebrating the amazing gift that Windsor Gardens is to us.

Happy Sixtieth Birthday, Windsor Gardens, happy June, bring on the fireworks, and may you stay forever young.

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

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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.

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DRIVING DIVA….Will limo you to appointments, shopping, DIA, References.

Diane Parker 303-947-3175 WG Res. COMPUTER TUTOR PC • MAC • iPad • Lessons in your home. All things electronic set up and training. Over 25 years exp. Please call 303-845-2465 Gerri Woody.

NAILS & SKIN CARE BY CATHY I have 35 yrs experience in manicures,pedicures,Waxing, Eyelash/Eyebrow dyes. I am mobile & will come to you. Please call for Appt. 303-549-3854.

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 45 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.

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 IN HOME PEDICURES & MANICURES 303-886-4028.

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

FOR ALL YOUR SEWING & ALTERATION needs, custom made and more.

Please call Soledad 303-399-5513 (No text) Windsor Gardens resident.

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.

NOTARY SERVICES & TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. WG resident can provide rotary services and provide transportation to DIA, appointments, and shopping. Call Kathy at 720-480-6486, Mon-Fri 8AM-7PM to schedule.

TO SENIORS WITH LOVE: CAREGIVER for you. Respite, transportation, errands, light meal prep, light housecleaning. References Mary Beth 303-5964656 WG res.

CHAMPIONSHIP & SERVICES WG resident available for meal prep, errands, and more. Carol 484-686-1351.

HEALTH CARE DIRECTIVE: Ready to complete your Advanced Health Care Directive (AHCD) It can be challenging emotionally, at least it is for some people. I have many years of experience helping hundreds of other like you.

Call Rebecca at 541-554-6772.

I AM A BROKER for your essential services: telephone, television, identity thief, and much more. I often save people like you money. Let’s chat and see how I can help. WG Resident Rebecca 541-554-6772.

Classified Ad Rate: $6 per 50 characters per line, including punctuation and spacing. Minium of $6 per classified.

Call 303-364-7485 for more information. Deadline for submission is the 10th of the month prior to the month of publication.

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

AIR CONDITIONING Air Conditioner Sales & Service Tom Grace 2443 S. University #211 303-755-2111 or tmmytomato@aol.com 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

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

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

Cut Rate Hauling Providing Trash and Junk Removal Furniture, Appliances, Debris, Etc. Rueben 720-434-8042

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

Express Hauling Services Appliances, Furniture. Total clean out Seniors/Veterans Discounts applied Vern 720-275-3709

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

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

Small World Hauling Moving, Hauling, Packing Commercial, Residential 720-360-7440 www.smallworldmovers.us

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

HEALTHCARE

Cassidy Electrical LLC Licensed & Insured Honest, Reliable, Fair Brian 303-241-9265

Able Care Mobile Therapy Physical Therapist to your home Billed to Medicare B with ‘script.

Call Lynne Grieve, P. T. 719-208-1593

Electricity Electrical Solutions LLC Licensed & Insured Electrician Seniors-Veterans Discounts Chris 720-289-7724

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

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

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 Casey & Dustin Levin For all your home remodeling needs Kitchens, bath, flooring WG experience Dustin 303-931-1187 Colorado All Pro LLC Tub Cut conversion or Step In No need for a pricey bathroom remodel Tim/Stephanie 720-715-1321 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

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SERVICE DIRECTORY LANAI ENCLOSURES continued

REAL ESTATE continued

PLUMBING

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

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

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

Wholesale Windows LLC Enclosed lanais, windows, and doors Dependable and efficient Larry Summer 303-887-9960

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

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

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

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

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

SECURITY

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

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

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

303-522-6161 AColoradohome4u.com

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

WINDOW FASHION

Grossman, Amy and Scott See our Ad-Back Page of Windsor Life www.tourwindsorgardens.com 303-941-9436

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

Guzman, Carol , CNE, SRES Your Castle Real Estate, Inc See my tour ad in Windsor Life 303-929-3157 www.carolguzmanhomes.com

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

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

Trivia by Carol Brooks

Answers for Trivia

2. Where is the 45.52 carat Hope Diamond displayed?

3. What is the modern motto of the United States as established in 1956?

4. What two countries have the longest land border between them in the world?

1. Aquamarine 2. Smithsonian National Museum 3. In God We Trust 4. Border between U.S. and Canada 5. The Edgar

1. What is Colorado’s official state gemstone?

5. What is the most prestigious mystery book award?

Monthly Team Trivia Want more trivia?

Join us for team-Trivia. Bring your own team or join a team on the third Friday of each month in CenterPoint from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Door prizes and light refreshments provided by Trusted Home Partners.

Everyone Welcome!

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