August 2022

WINDSOR

August 2022

Volume 20, Issue 8

PRESIDENT’S PEN Dear Neighbors, I hope you enjoyed the 60th anniversary celebrations! A great deal of work by the staff, committee members and board members went into planning, Michele preparing and facilitating the Compton, activities. But it also was a Board lot of fun! The excitement President in collaborating on ideas for activities, getting sponsors to fund the events and watching the community enjoy getting together was amazing.

Have you ever thought of being part of a talented and involved team? The current board members have unique talents and backgrounds bringing a great deal of expertise to the position. Providing the community with fresh ideas and new talent is the goal of the annual election. The terms of office of directors are staggered so that of the seven residents on the board, two directors are elected in each of two years and three directors are elected the third year. Terms are for three years. This year is a two-position election. Next year will be a three-position election.

The pluses of being a board member are you get to work closely with staff and the board and contribute to making our community even better.

A minus is it does involve some time commitment.

But if you are at place in your life that you feel you have the time and the capabilities to offer Windsor Gardens, please consider running for the board. August is the nomination month.

You will need to have a petition signed by 25 of your neighbors. The office has a packet with the petition and the schedule for the election.

Please consider this rewarding contribution.

Enjoy the remainder of your Summer!

In This Issue Community Meetings............................................. pg 3 In Remembrance..................................................... pg 3 Letters....................................................................... pg 3 Board Candidates Deadline and Election Schedule............................................. pg 7 Board in Motion...................................................... pg 7 From the General Manager.................................pg 8 Front Desk Happenings......................................... pg 9 HOA Payments and the ACH Program..............pg 9 Proposed Revised Covenant and Rule Enforcement Policy............... pgs 10-13 Proposed Revised Collection Policy and Procedure........................................ pgs 14-16 Maintenance Matters......................................... pg 17 Window Cleaning Schedule............................. pg 17 Down to Earth (Grounds column)...................... pg 18 From Community Response................................ pg 19

Cop Shop.............................................................. pg 19 Councilwoman Sawyer....................................... pg 20 Proud to be in WG............................................. pg 21 Orientation Schedule for New Residents....... pg 21 New Residents.................................................... pg 21 Emerald Greens Golf News.............................. pg 22 Artist Club Artist Profile..................................... pg 23 Pets Corner........................................................... pg 23 A Club and Group for Everyone...................... pg 24 Where are All the Singers?.............................. pg 24 WG Classes......................................................... pg 25 El Gran Jardin Restaurant................................. pg 26 Activities........................................................ pgs 27-34 Windsor Writers................................................. pg 35 Classifieds ........................................................... pg 36 Service Directory........................................ pgs 37-38 Trivia...................................................................... pg 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 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 James Wright, Resident Underground Garage y Roni Reynolds, Board y Mike Lopez, Board y Barbara Dey, Resident y Howard Fistell, Resident y Reuel Hunt, Resident y William Laub, Resident y Jan Sheppard, Resident

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 Receptionist: Estephany Vela, email: evela@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 Dispatcher: Kacey Parker, email: kparker@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

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 Aly Shupe, Resident y Shari Swickard, Resident

303-364-7485 Regular Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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 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

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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Like or follow us at www.facebook.com/WindsorGardensAssociation Community & Committee Meetings NOTE: Not all committees meet every month.

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.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS Architectural Review Committee Tuesday, August 16, 9:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 894 2885 3313 Passcode: 348086 Audit Committee Friday, August 12, 9 a.m.

In person in the administration office boardroom.

Board of Directors Meeting ID: 850 1420 4336

Wednesday, Aug. 24, 9:30 a.m.

Passcode: 013979

Board Election Committee Meeting ID: 824 3952 7959

Tuesday, August 9, 9:30 a.m.

Passcode: 970874

Board Working Session Meeting ID: 874 2488 0378

Tuesday, August 23, 9:30 a.m.

Passcode: 462552

Building Rep. Zone Committee Meeting ID: 839 7990 1051

Thursday, August 18, 9:30 a.m.

Passcode: 593707

Community Life Committee Meeting ID: 834 9483 3926

Friday, August 19, 9:30 a.m.

Passcode: 492622

Community Response Committee Wednesday, August 10, 1 p.m.

Meeting ID: 878 9772 5348 Passcode: 241926 Employee Safety Committee Meeting ID: 869 3351 0330

Wednesday, August 17, 2 p.m.

Passcode: 462949

Finance Committee Meeting ID: 850 1179 5173

Friday, August 12, 10:30 a.m.

Passcode: 989795

Long-Range Planning & Innovation Friday, August 19, 2 p.m.

Meeting ID: 840 6219 1490 Passcode: 259148 Policy Committee Meeting ID: 813 0352 2746

Wednesday, August 10, 10 a.m.

Passcode: 718415

Public Relations Committee Meeting ID: 883 0882 5216

Thursday, August 4, 9:30 a.m.

Passcode: 888326

Revenue Exploration Committee Thursday, August 4, 11 a.m.

Meeting ID: 824 6726 1790 Passcode: 186018

Association Offices Closed Employee Summer Party

Friday, August 26, 2022

Offices will close at 11:30 a.m.

On-call maintenance and Community Response will operate as usual.

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.

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

Reply to President's Pen in July 2022 Windsor Life I would like to reply to Board President Michele Compton's President's Pen article in the July issue of the Windsor Life. The WG Board president attempts to shake her finger at residents who were legitimately concerned about a closure of the indoor pool that was discussed at the June 15 ,2022, meeting of the Long-Range Planning [and Innovation] Committee. According to the published minutes of that meeting, "There were several questions from the committee including if the indoor pool is utilized by residents and if there should be consideration of removing the indoor pool entirely." This was not an "off-handed question" as quoted from [Michele’s] article but was a "significant discussion" according to the committee minutes. There seems to be a deliberate disconnect between the published meeting minutes and the article in the Windsor Life.

In the article [Michele] also stated that "to prevent future undo concern" that "you look at the source of the information you receive." I looked at both the draft minutes and the approved minutes of the LRPIC. She then directed people to the "official WG website" which is difficult to navigate, does not have regular updates, and minutes are hidden in folder after nested folder. Many residents have given up in frustration when attempting even a simple search on the WG site. The same can be said for the "official" WG Facebook page. I have never seen a Facebook post listing a committee agenda or with Zoom links so a resident can easily attend a meeting. You suggest that, "Some of the places you can ask questions are Donuts with Donna." When concerned residents asked questions in that forum, we were met with disdain by Roni Reynolds who told us there was no discussion of closing the pool at the LRPIC meeting, and we just "heard it wrong because of problems with Zoom." Also, one hour per month is hardly enough time to foster open discussion on issues directly impacting residents.

There seems to be a lack of transparency and quite a bit of gatekeeping by the officially "approved" Windsor Garden's communication channels.

Finally, you mention the benefits of "an abundance of committees" which instead causes confusion when residents attempt to attend a LETTERS continued on page 4

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LETTERS continued from page 3 committee meeting to find out about an issue. Case in point is the wireless project, where the business office referred me to the Revenue Committee instead of the LRPIC. When I found out I had been sent to the wrong meeting, I attended the next LRPIC meeting to find out that the wireless project was a done deal and had been sent on to the full board for contract approval. You tell us to be "patient" but there is a difference between patience and being left in the dark about issues that will impact our HOA fees and our daily lives here at Windsor Gardens. I doubt most of us have time to attend over 25 meetings per month. Being that you are already using Zoom, perhaps solve the audio problems, record the meetings and post the videos to either Facebook or to the WG website.

Transparency and accessibility should solve the "Telephone Game" problem.

Christine Shock Response to "Reply to President's Pen in Windsor Life, July 2022" Dear Ms. Shock, Thank you for taking the time to write your concerns. You bring up several topics that I think will be good to address. First of all, you mentioned the questions brought up at the Long-Range and Innovation Planning Committee meeting. Windsor Gardens has a layered process for making plans and long-range decisions. We start by asking questions and gathering information on need and usage. Then we look at ways to meet those needs and plan for improvements over the years. After a lot of questions and a lot of researched answers, the committee passes a proposal on to the board with the information they collected. Then, the board reviews the proposal and makes the final decision to approve or disapprove the proposal. Owners are always encouraged to follow committee and board business by attending meetings in person, reading minutes and the Windsor Life.

You stated your concerns about the difficulty in accessing minutes on the association’s website. The quickest way to access meeting agendas and minutes is to go to the Resource Center on the website.

There is a tab for the Resource Center on the home page. Just click on that tab. Then you will see an alphabetized list of items, including “Committees”. The “nested” drop-down format within these items is the easiest way to get to exactly the minutes you are looking for without scrolling through a lot of data you do not need. The good news is if you would like a copy of specific minutes and they have been approved and signed by the chairperson, the office staff will print a copy for you, if asked.

You mention not seeing committee agendas or Zoom links on the WG Facebook page. We have not included committee agendas and Zoom links on Facebook to date, but meeting Zoom links are published every month in the Windsor Life in addition to being on the association website.

The WG Facebook page is a relatively new avenue of communication for our community, and we continue to expand the content that is included there. We recently added it as a monthly agenda item for the Public Relations Committee, so that the committee can regularly brainstorm Facebook content.

Roni Reynolds, who co-chairs the Building Representative Committee and the Zone Representative Committee, assists Donna Sanford with moderating the Donuts with Donna meetings. She said that she made a mistake in missing the questions asked about the pool in the LongRange Planning and Innovation Committee. It’s not a committee she’s on but she takes great care in attending all meetings that she is able.

The problem that she mentioned with Zoom is an on-going issue and one that will be addressed after the research is done and we see what options we have and the cost of those options.

The number of committees has been a concern for a long time. Several years ago, we tried to eliminate a couple of committees in hopes of lightening the time burden on the volunteers, both the committee members and the board members. But there was such a demand for those committees that we reinstated both. We currently have 18 committees. Some of them meet only on a quarterly basis and the Election Committee meets only in the latter half of the year, as needed.

I’m sorry that you were directed to the wrong committee for a specific discussion that you were looking for. We have had recent staff changes and the office staff answers a lot of questions daily. They try hard.

The last issue is the suggestion for recording and posting committee meetings. Recording meetings is prohibited by a policy that was written a long time ago. We could revisit the policy, but, ironically, the reason for not allowing recordings is so that residents would feel freer to ask questions and contribute to the discussion.

Transparency and accessibility are always the goal. Again, thank you for expressing your concerns.

Michele Compton, President of the WG Board of Directors “Eternal Youth” Statue Needs to be Retired I agree completely with the letter from Colleen Nunn in the July issue of Windsor Life. The statue "Eternal Youth" needs to be retired, and something reflecting the theme of "Gardens" should replace it. Who could object to that? And if even that becomes controversial, then may I suggest that "Eternal Youth" be replaced by nothing at all.

Darlene Fouquet Let’s Return “Eternal Youth” Statue to Its Place Two of the letters from last month's issue are well thought out, suggesting that we get rid of the "Eternal Youth" statue. However, I don't think that's what we should do.

We are a very inclusive, welcoming community and I am very proud to live here as I have for 20 years. But something else we have – most of the time – is a great sense of humor, and I suggest that as the other letter writer said, "Here's to the repaired "Eternal Youth" returning to its rightful place welcoming people of all colors and sexual orientations who enter Windsor Gardens. It is an important part of our heritage."

It is indeed and it needs to be repaired and launched back up to its spot on the entrance tower.

Most residents don't know this, but in the past, all kinds of do-gooder contractors would find their way to Windsor Gardens and come up with dramatic plans to update our architecture, etc. Fortunately, our board and management held fast to what we have – with a few very good changes (e.g., new, well-designed entryways to all residential buildings).

I have a feeling the founders of WG had a great sense of humor when they decided to give us this piece of artwork, and I hope lots of residents got to meet one of the co-founders, Howard Farkas, who's in his 90s, when he was here for the 60th anniversary.

So – let's all take a deep breath and enjoy "Eternal Youth," and I'll be glad to help organize a party to celebrate their return to the platform as soon as it's repaired.

Linda J. Hargrave Several Items: A Thank You, Inclusivity and Modernization of Statue, Doorway Decorations and EV Survey First, thank you to all the maintenance workers for the excellent jobs you do, from landscaping to building maintenance. You always keep our establishment looking pristine, even in the midst of all the issues you are facing with the supply chain/labor shortages.

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LETTERS continued from page 4 After reading Colleen Nunn's many excellent points about inclusivity and modernization regarding the youth eternal statue in last month's WG Life, I agree with her that this statue is no longer relevant and should be updated with something new, original, and creative. Windsor Gardens has changed over the years. I think our "statement" piece upon entrance to the gardens should also change.

I agree that our doorways should be a reflection of our individual personalities. Just as we pay tribute to our many artists by showcasing their writings, drawings, and photography in the Windsor Life, creativity also flourishes outside each person's residence. To me, and to many other residents, I find it a pleasure, especially around the holidays, to walk through the hallways and see everyone's self-expression through their decorations. Don't take that joy away.

Responses to surveys confuse me. While 53% of our WG population never plan to purchase an EV and only 21% may consider a purchase in 3 years, 58% still believe WG should have EV charging stations on site. So many unknowns and costs....which charging apparatuses should be purchased, what will be the costs, who will be charged, where will they be located, what will be a sufficient number? Also, many folks are unhappy with their EVs and have trouble selling them. Maybe 10 years down the road, when maintenance/powering/ servicing issues catch up, this should be revisited.

Carol Summerlin WG Drama Club's Production of "Murder by Indecision" Available to Watch on YouTube I spent a most delightful 1 hour and 27 minutes [recently] watching the Windsor Garden production of "Murder by Indecision" on YouTube. It is my understanding that the cast covered the cost of the videotaping... and I am so grateful they did. I had a ticket to attend the evening performance on Saturday, May 14, but a family emergency took me out of town.

I have been a fan of community theater in whatever city I landed in my travels through life. This production is top drawer. Eydie McDaniel and Cindy Peterson provide such hilarity as this aging author and agent go at it to meet a deadline. The cast of characters played their 'coming to life' and 'crumpling' as discarded script with such grace. I laughed every time. There are so many one liners delivered right on cue that I plan to view the video again for those I missed.

Bravo to the cast, the director, the crew, the video expert and everyone else who provided us with such laughter, especially at a time when life demands such seriousness.

Mary Jane McCormick Editor's Note: To watch “Murder by Indecision” on YouTube go to: www.youtube.com/watch?v=axdmk-lLFI0 Thank You, WG Maintenance and Community Response Teams, for Your Response to Elevator Issues I want to thank the fabulous maintenance and community response teams we have at Windsor Gardens. My building recently had some elevator issues, and each time we phoned Community Response the officers came quickly to help. Also, when the issue was a bit more complicated, Bill Walsh personally came to meet with the elevator repair company. During the outage, Community Response came to help a resident up to his unit since the elevator was not working.

The office team sent out Pilera messages to keep us informed. All team members were calm, helpful, and knowledgeable. They kept me informed about what was happening and when repairs would be made. Thank you so much from Building 38.

Mona Knight

Cleaning Your Air Conditioner Coils With the current warm/hot weather, I’m guessing most if not all of you are running your air conditioners full time. I run mine continuously, 24/7, on fan only in the bedroom. I saved the owner’s manual, but never read it. Sound familiar? I take the filter out and clean it usually every 2 to 3 weeks. I thought that was all you did. On the local evening news, the topic of cleaning the a/c coils is mentioned regularly. I learned that two years ago. My a/c was running with loud noises, which kept getting worse. I called [an a/c service person] with the intention of having to buy a new one. Turns out, the coils just needed to be cleaned. I did not know that the coils need to be cleaned at least once a year.

My a/c is a General Electric. I’m guessing that all brands have to follow a similar construction/operating mode. Get out your owner’s manual.

Here goes. Place a towel under the a/c unit. Turn off. Unplug. Pull the unit forward about 2 inches in the housing case. Remove the filter. Use a screw driver to remove the 2 screws holding on the front grille. Put the screws in a safe place and do not lose. Remove the front cover/ grille. It is attached in grooves at the top. Have a bucket of warm water with a drop or two of liquid detergent. And a cleaning cloth. I use old washcloths. And some brushes. A tooth brush works well on the coil grate. What you will find will probably be a lot of dirt. Start washing.

Cleaning the coil grate can be tedious with the toothbrush as all the small openings can be caked with hard dirt. Once it is washed, go over with a clean damp cloth. Replace the front cover. Getting the top to fit can be a bit tricky. If you don’t have enough room, pull the unit out farther. Then replace screws and filter. Push back into housing. I do this once a year. My a/c now purrs softly. And if you’re a/c unit is still not operating quietly or efficiently, call an a/c service person.

Darlene Dietzler [Editor’s Note: The association does not service or advise on a/c maintenance. Please reference your owner's manual and consult with a service provider as needed for repair and maintenance of your a/c.]

A/C Venting onto Lanai Heats Lanai Up I hope all are keeping cool in this unusually hot weather! Thankfully, the swamp coolers on top of the building keep our hallways comfortable.

Most residents I speak to at WG about their living room a/c units venting onto an enclosed lanai say it turns the lanai into an oven. The hot lanai floor can heat up the apartment too. Therefore, I just use my bedroom a/c and not the living room a/c.

[Air conditioning service provider] Tom Grace finally came by to advise me on my apartment a/c. Being the only Windsor Gardens a/c guy [advertising] in Windsor Life, he’s very busy. He said WG lanais weren’t designed to vent a/c. He said keep enclosed lanai windows open and a fan close to the window on the lanai, making sure the bedroom a/c filter is clean, vents aimed up, ceiling fans on and put a fan at the hallway entrance to living room.

I only use my bedroom a/c a few hours in late afternoon, then turn it off and my apartment stays cool enough for me until morning. In hot afternoons, I sew, read and watch tv in my bedroom. I get out early mornings and late evenings. This may not work for everyone but may be helpful for some in this unusually hot weather!

If anyone has good ideas on keeping the living room a/c from baking lanais, let us know.

Maybe we could bake bread, pizza or pie out there!

Judy Tauchen [Editor’s Note: The association does not service or advise on a/c maintenance. Please reference your owner's manual and consult with a service provider as needed for repair and maintenance of your a/c.]

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Board Candidate Nomination Deadline and Election Schedule Nomination Period: August 1 through August 26

Ballot Mailings

The candidate nomination period is August 1 through August 26.

The association will begin mailing ballots, ballot envelopes, and The candidate nomination petition and consent forms are available candidate resumes to non-resident owners on September 19 and to in the fitness center lobby and on the association’s resident owners beginning September 21.

Board candidate website. Please turn in completed nomination forms to Voting Period: September 26 through October 7 the association office no later than Friday, August 26, petitions, forms, Board election ballots may be returned to the association 4:30 p.m. Candidates must also provide a resume and a resumes and office September 26 through October 7. The office is open photo to the office by this deadline. You may provide your photos must be 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Ballots may be returned no own high-resolution photo or the administrative office can submitted by later than 3 p.m. on Friday, October 7. take a photo. The candidate resumes and photos will be Friday, August 26, published in the Windsor Life.

Ballot Counting and Election Results 4:30 p.m.

Meet the Candidates Ice Cream Social Ballot counting will begin at 8 a.m. on October 7. There will be a board meeting to certify the election results at 4:30 p.m.

You are invited to a "Meet the Candidates" ice cream social to on October 7. Immediately following certification of the results, the interact with the candidates and ask questions. It will be held in the election committee will notify all candidates of the results and a Auditorium on Thursday, September 8, 2022, at 6 p.m. Candidates signed copy of the results will be posted at the community center. will also speak at the BRC meeting on Wednesday, September 28, at 3 p.m. Door prizes and refreshments will be provided.

Volunteers Needed for Board Election Ballot Mailing and Counting.

Volunteers are needed to stuff board election ballot envelopes and to place stamps on envelopes for mail out on September 19 and September 21. Volunteers are also needed on October 7 for processing returned board election ballots, opening the inner envelopes, sorting and tallying the ballots.

WG Board in Motion At their meeting on July 22, 2022, the WG Board of Directors approved the following motions: Architectural Review Committee motions: − Motion to send a recommendation to the Policy Committee to revise the Common Elements Decorations policy to state that one decorative non-breakable item may be displayed on the table located within the inset with room for a newspaper or other delivery to be placed on the table. Also, after the hallway redecorating project is complete in the building, no nails will be allowed on doors or walls adjacent to the unit door. When notices need to be posted, Command strips or painter’s tape should be used to prevent damage to these painted surfaces. − Motion to send a recommendation to the Policy Committee to incorporate a new section under the unit door portion of the Common Elements Decorations Policy requiring all new unit doors must be painted the color of the building color scheme to be in compliance with the policy.

− Motion to approve an exception to the unit door painting of a unit in building 26 with the recommendation to do some maintenance to the door and install a kickplate.

Management Note: Revisions to the Common Elements Decorations Policy for building furniture are still under consideration and will continue to be discussed at the ARC meetings and then moved to the Policy Committee to finalize. The Policy Committee will then provide a recommendation for the board to publish the policy for owner comment.

The above motions are recommended revisions, but they have not been finalized or incorporated into policy at this time.

Finance Committee motions: − Motion to transfer $348,764.08 to the capital reserve account. − Motion to transfer $193,227.38 to the tax reserve account. − Motion to transfer $180,855.04 to the capital reserve account.

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

Policy Committee motions: − Motion to publish in the Windsor Life the proposed revised Collection Policy and Procedure as presented, allowing Ruth Kang DDS PC for additional revisions submitted by the association attorney’s office.

Friendly (303) 360-5660 − Motion to publish in the Windsor Life 496 S. Dayton Street Dentistry the proposed revised Covenant and Rule Next to WG Community Gardens East Enforcement Procedure as presented, allowing for additional revisions submitted by the association attorney’s office.

Free Over 25 years of Service Motion to approve rental hardship Exam* z Appointments available quickly request. with purchase of z 5% Senior Discount x-rays & teeth Motion to appoint Charles McDonald as cleaning ($65 z We accept most dental plans the building 23 building representative and value)!

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From the General Manager Rebecca Zazueta

COMMUNITY LIFE MANAGER CARI ERVIN WELCOMED A BABY BOY ON 4TH OF JULY Cari Ervin, Community Life Manager for Windsor Gardens, welcomed a new healthy baby boy to her family on July 4th. Momma Cari referred to baby Harvey as her little firecracker who now shares his Independence Day birthday with his dad. Her two-year-old son, Oliver, is absolutely smitten.

Tafoya, is helping with Community Life oversight in Cari’s absence, which includes working with the activities and golf departments, as well as the restaurant. The golf and activities staff have also taken on additional responsibilities during Cari’s absence. We are very fortunate to have such a great team!

Cari will be on maternity leave through September with a plan to return to work the first part of October. Business Manager Tammy

SUPPORTING EL GRAN JARDIN This month will mark the first 6 months of operations for El Gran Jardin Restaurant. In this short time, we have had many celebrations with the restaurant, from their grand opening and mariachi performance in February to the more recent 60th anniversary festival and 4th of July barbecue. It has been wonderful to gather again for food and drink in our community. I am grateful to the restaurant operators for their hard work and dedication over these last several months.

Recently, the partnership and ownership of El Gran Jardin transitioned, and Dayana Aldape is now full owner of the restaurant. Israel Guerrero and his wife, Leticia Baragas, will work in the management and daily operations. Maria Barragan and Sergio Rocha are no longer involved with the restaurant ownership or management. Dayana has navigated this business change over the past month while serving in the restaurant, supervising the inspections that are required of a new restaurant and managing the assignment of the liquor license. While she is new to all this, she is making it happen, one step at a time.

As we move forward, be on the lookout for more special event announcements from the restaurant. They are also working to coordinate meals with upcoming activities scheduled for the community. If you plan to bring a group of five or more people to the restaurant, please call ahead. They want to be ready to make your time with them as special as possible. Please reward your servers

with a tip. Good service requires good employees who need to earn a living wage. Inflation continues to affect all of us. El Gran Jardin is facing challenges not only with staffing but also with food costs doubling. They are doing their best to manage these costs and will continue to provide quality food on your table.

El Gran Jardin’s goal is to serve you in all the places that we gather.

They now offer bar service in the auditorium for special events and throughout CenterPoint. Please help them comply with their liquor license and do not bring your own alcohol to CenterPoint, the gazebos, outdoor pool, restaurant deck or golf course. These areas are part of the restaurant’s liquor license footprint, and they are responsible for liquor consumption in these areas. Please purchase your alcoholic drinks from the restaurant.

EL Gran Jardin continues to fine tune their operations to meet the needs of the community and recently changed their operating hours.

Join them for breakfast starting at 9 a.m. each day of the week. They’ll be open until 8 p.m. except for Sundays when they close at 3 p.m.

One final note for the month of August, the carpet will be replaced in the restaurant on Monday, August 8, and Tuesday, August 9. El Gran Jardin will be closed for this project and will re-open on Wednesday, August 10.

OVERFLOWING RECYCLING DUMPSTERS IS COSTING THE ASSOCIATION MONEY Waste Management charged the association for overflowing recycling dumpsters in the month of June. If this occurred on a monthly basis, the cost would be approximately $11,000 per year. To address this issue, Waste Management will be improving the signage on the dumpsters and association staff will highlight the importance of breaking down moving boxes with new residents during orientation. Also, residents

can help by taking their recycling to a different dumpster if they see that their usual dumpster is full. A recycling dumpster map is available on the association’s website under the Resource Center tab and helpful forms file. Also, copies are available in the association office and in the fitness center lobby.

MAINTENANCE & GROUNDS UPDATES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Underground Garage Project: The project is moving along as planned. The concrete was poured on the bridge, and it will re-open soon. The front of building 66 has been excavated and is ready for Western Waterproofing to begin work. Building 84 has been cricketed and waterproofing is nearly done. We will be backfilling soon.

Roof Replacements: The roof replacement for building 5 is complete. Gutter installation is pending. Building 10 roof replacement is in progress.

Technology Wi-Fi Project: The initial draft of the contract with Crosslayer was received in July. Details that need to be incorporated

into the contract were identified and Crosslayer is working on a second draft.

Asphalt Work: Spring asphalt repairs, which include approximately 11,000 square feet located throughout the community, have been delayed by the contractor until Fall 2022.

Boiler Replacement: Buildings 53, 63 and 23 are complete. We are currently working in building 44.

Concrete Repairs: Sidewalk surveying is underway. down trip hazards will be started soon.

Grinding

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Front Desk Happenings From Liz Nickel, WG Office Manager Change is afoot at the front desk. One of our receptionists is moving out of state. Sadly, we will be losing Becca Hart, who has been with us for over a year now. We have hired her replacement and some of you have already met our newest staff addition, Estephany Vela.

She's gone through about four weeks of training and is quickly picking up the vast amount of information front desk staff need to know to function efficiently. Please welcome her next time you're in the office.

Kacey Parker is also moving away from the front desk but just to another department. Community Response is adding a dispatcher

to their ranks and Kacey will be pioneering that position. We are still in the process of hiring her replacement. We have had many applicants, but they have not worked out for one reason or another.

Beginning with applicants who don’t respond to messages asking for an interview, to interview no-shows, to prime candidates dropping out of communication with us. But we will persist and find a great match for the position.

As we transition to new faces at the front desk, I hope you will extend a little extra patience and grace as we train our new people.

HOA Payments and the ACH Program From Debra Ford, Accounting Manager One of the options to pay your HOA dues is through the ACH program (Automated Clearing House). This program is an electronic bank-tobank money transfer process through the bank ACH network. You sign up and give the association your authorization and your banking information to automatically withdraw the amount of your HOA dues directly from your bank account. If you would like to sign up for this program, please contact the office for the ACH form, this process is convenient and secure.

The withdrawal is set up through the banking institutions, the association’s bank CIT, your bank, and with the Federal Reserve bank and everything is done electronically. The withdrawal is set up to take place the 5th of every month, in accordance with the association’s policy.

On occasion, the 5th of the month falls on a weekend day (Saturday or Sunday). When this occurs, the withdrawal will happen the next business day. If there is a holiday within the timeframe of this

withdrawal, some of the banks will deduct the funds a day earlier than expected, this is out of our control and is performed based on the banking institution. Some banks do and some banks do not follow this practice. For example: July 4th was a holiday and a Monday this year. Normally ACH withdrawals are scheduled for the end of the day on the 4th to be posted the morning of the 5th. But because the banks were closed on the 4th for the holiday, the bank chose to withdraw the funds from your bank account on the 1st, the Friday before the holiday. This can happen with the banking institution that you bank with, and you should plan for such exceptions and early withdrawal.

To stop or discontinue your ACH payment through the ACH program, you will need to contact or come into the office for the stop ACH form.

The cut off day to submit this form, to take effect for the first of the following month, is the 30th of the previous month. If the last day of the month falls on a weekend or holiday, the form must be summited the business day before the 30th of the month.

MAINTENANCE AND GROUNDS UPDATES continued from page 8 ADDITIONAL PROJECTS

PAINT DEPARTMENT

Structural Repairs for Lanais, Building 9: The contractor is actively planning to start this project and finalizing the details with staff.

Hallway Painting Project: Building 51 is nearly complete.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE

Unit Doors: Paint crews will return to several buildings to paint unit doors beginning August 1.

We repaired a main line leak between buildings 44 and 46.

There was an underfloor leak in building 34. It was a hot supply line in the hallway.

The sign panel at the tower was repaired/replaced.

Exterior Painting: Building 12 is nearly complete and work on building 36 has begun.

GROUNDS UPDATES Tree trimming continues and includes dead wood pruning and cleanup of May 2022 storm damage.

There was an underfloor leak in building 1. It was from a cold supply line full of scale.

Flower care continues including spraying for Japanese beetles.

The elevator in building 38 was very problematic for a week and a half. The packing was replaced, some wiring was repaired, and we also changed the oil in the system.

The limb pile at the dump is back to a manageable size.

The garage doors in parking lot 12 were painted to help preserve the wood because replacement wood panels are hard to find.

New furniture for the back corner of CenterPoint near the elevator was installed.

HALLWAY REDECORATING PROJECT Carpet has been installed in building 82.

Carpet installed in building 7.

Carpet installation is in progress in building 13.

Grounds crew is spraying trees and shrubs for beetles.

Due to a drop in water pressure, the irrigation start times and days have been changed.

Weed mitigation and grass seeding continue.

Department is prepping areas for sod where turf was lost to the drought in the fall and spring.

New flags were put out on the golf course for the 60th anniversary.

The water level in the lake is so low that we are using city water during the day on the golf course.

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Proposed Revised Covenant Enforcement Policy The below proposed revised Covenant Enforcement Policy will be voted on by the WG Board of Directors at their meeting on August 24, 2022 (see schedule on page 3). If you have questions or comments about this proposed revised policy, or any association policy, please email the WG Board of Directors at board@wgamail.com or mail a letter to 595 S. Clinton Street, Denver, CO 80247. Letters may also be dropped off at the association office.

COVENANT & RULE ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES An owner/resident may file a formal complaint in writing to the WGA or alternately, a complaint may be filed verbally or in writing to the Policy and Modification Administrator. Others who may file a complaint are the WGA General Manager, the Policy and Modification Administrator (PMA), any Board Member, or WGA staff member.

A complaint will be deemed justified and verified by the PMA after conferring with the General Manager.

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

Owner may challenge or contest the alleged violation by requesting a hearing with the PMA and General Manager.

Owner will present his/her position on the alleged violation to the PMA and General Manager who will issue a decision on the matter.

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

Owner may present his/her case to an Appeals Committee who will render a decision and impose a reasonable fine, if applicable.

The decision of the Appeals Committee is final and binding.

The covenant and rule enforcement procedures are in compliance with the Colorado Common Interest Community Act. Please review the enforcement procedures policy for more specific details.

WINDSOR GARDENS ASSOCIATION COVENANT AND RULE ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURES POLICY In compliance with the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act, the Board of Directors desires to adopt a uniform and systematic approach to the enforcement of the Declaration, Bylaws, Rules and Regulations, and Policies and Procedures for the Windsor Gardens Association ("Governing Documents").

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

2.

Complaint.

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

B. Complaints may also be initiated by the Policy and Modification Administrator, any member of the Board of Directors, or the General Manager.

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

C. The Policy and Modification Administrator, after conferring with the General Manager, will have the authority to determine whether a written complaint is justified before continuing with the notice and hearing procedure.

3.

Notice of Violation.

A. In accordance with this policy, the Association will send to the owner a written notice of any alleged violation of any provision of the governing documents. The Board may also, at its option, provide a copy of the notice to any non-Owner violator. The notice will describe: (i) the nature of the violation; (ii) the action or actions required to cure the violation; (iii) any fines that may be imposed; (iv) the right to request a hearing to contest the violation or possible fine, and (v) a date by which such request must be received and a timeline for the hearing process (“Notice of Violation”).

B. Notices from the Association will be sent in English; however, the Owner may send written notice to the Association of an alternate language preference. The Association will attempt to provide an accurate translation of the original English version, but due to nuances in translating to a foreign language, slight differences may result.

C. An Owner may send written notice to the Association identifying another person to serve as a designated contact for the Owner for notices and correspondence. The Association will send the same written communications to the designated contact that it sends to the Owner. If the Owner wishes to change or revoke the designated contact, the Owner must send the Association written notice.

D. Set forth by Colorado law, a notice is deemed received when sent by and according to the following timelines: i. Email or text – Upon successful transmission of electronic mail or text; or ii. Certified Mail/First-Class Mail – 3 business days after deposit for delivery; or iii. Posting – Upon physical posting at the Owner’s unit; or iv. Actual Notice – Upon hand-delivery.

4.

Violations That Threaten Public Safety or Health.

A. If the Association reasonably determines that a violation threatens the public safety or health, the Association will send the Owner a written Notice of Violation informing the Owner that the Owner has 72 hours to cure the violation, or the Association may impose a fine.

B. The written Notice of Violation must be hand-delivered, sent by first class mail, or if the alleged violator has provided the Association with an e-mail address for communication with the Association, then notice may be sent by electronic mail. The Association may send additional notice by certified mail or text message to a cellular number that the owner has provided to the Association.

C. After 72 hours from receipt of notice, the Association will inspect the Unit and determine whether the violation has been

cured. If the Owner has not cured the violation, the Association may impose fines on the Unit Owner every other day in accordance with the fine schedule below and/or commence legal action to enforce the governing documents and cure the violation.

5.

Violations That DO NOT Threaten Public Safety or Health.

A. If the Association reasonably determines that a violation occurred, other than a violation that threatens the public safety or health, the Association will send the Owner a Notice of Violation informing the Owner that the Owner has 30 days to cure the violation, whereupon the Association, after conducting an inspection and determining that the violation has not been cured, may impose a fine. The Notice of Violation must be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested and may be hand-delivered, sent by first class mail, or if the alleged violator has provided the Association with an e-mail address for communication with the Association, then notice may be sent by electronic mail. The Association may send additional copies of the notice by text message to a cellular number that the owner has provided to the Association.

B. After 30 days, if the Association has not received notice from the Owner that the violation has been cured, the Association will inspect the Unit within 7 days of the initial 30-day cure period. After inspection, if the Association determines that the violation has not been cured, the Association may impose the fine stated in the Notice of Violation and will send a second Notice of Violation with a second 30day cure period.

C. After the second 30-day cure period, if the Association has not received notice from the Owner that the violation has been cured, the Association will inspect the Unit within 7 days of the second 30-day cure period. After inspection, if the Association determines that the violation has not been cured, the Association may impose a second fine in accordance with fine schedule below, send additional notices and opportunity to cure, and/or commence legal action. The Association may not commence legal action until a second 30-day cure period has elapsed.

D. If an Owner cures the violation within the required cure period, the Owner may notify the Association in writing, including visual evidence that the violation has been corrected. If the Owner provides visual evidence of the cure, the violation will be deemed cured on the date the Owner sends the notice. If the Owner does not provide visual evidence of the cure, the Association will inspect the Unit as soon as practicable to determine if the violation has been cured. If the visual evidence provided is insufficient for the Association to determine if a violation has been cured, at the Association’s sole discretion, the Association can provide notice to the Owner that it intends to inspect the Unit to verify the violation has been cured.

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Additional Required Notices. If an Owner cures a violation, the Association will notify the Owner: (i) of any outstanding fine balance owed to the Association, and (ii) that the Owner will not be further fined with regard to the violation.

7.

Request for Hearing. If an Owner desires a hearing to contest any alleged violation and possible fine or to discuss any mitigating circumstances, the Owner must request the hearing, in writing, prior to the deadline stated in the Notice of Violation. The request for hearing should describe the grounds and basis for challenging the alleged PROPOSED COVENANT ENFORCEMENT POLICY continued on page 12

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PROPOSED COVENANT ENFORCEMENT POLICY continued from page 11 violation or the mitigating circumstances. If a timely request for a hearing is not made, the right to a hearing is deemed forever waived. If a hearing is not requested by the deadline, the Policy and Modification Administrator and General Manager, who have the authority to make a decision on a violation of the Governing Documents, will determine whether there was a violation, based upon the information available, and if so, will assess a fine as set forth in the fine schedule after expiration of any applicable cure period(s).

8.

Hearing. The Policy and Modification Administrator and General Manager will conduct the hearing with the alleged violator.

The purpose of the hearing is to address Owner questions and time for remediation of violations, if the violation(s) cannot be reasonably cured within the time frame specified in the Notice of Violation. If a plan for resolving the violation is not agreed upon, the Policy and Modification Administrator and General Manager will conduct a fair and impartial review of all information received from the alleged violator and then determine whether the alleged violation should be upheld, and will impose fines, if appropriate. Written notice of the decision and fines, if applicable, will be sent or hand-delivered to the Owner within a reasonable time after the hearing.

9.

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

10.

Conflicts. Any Owner who appeals a hearing decision to the Appeals Committee will be afforded a fair and impartial hearing before the Appeals Committee, which is comprised of individuals who are "impartial decision makers" (persons with authority to make a decision on a claimed violation of the Governing Documents and without a direct personal or financial interest in the outcome of the hearing).

Any Appeals Committee member who is incapable of objective and disinterested consideration on any hearing before the Committee will disclose that information to the Chair of the Appeals Committee and to the Policy and Modification Administrator or the General Manager prior to the hearing, if possible. If advance notice is not possible, disclosure will be made at the hearing, and the Committee member will be disqualified from all proceedings with regard to the hearing. If disqualification of any Appeals Committee member(s) results in an even number of remaining Committee members eligible to hear a case, the Presiding Officer may appoint a Policy Committee Member or Board member to serve as a voting member of the Appeals Committee.

11.

Appeal Hearing. The Association will inform the Owner of the scheduled time, place, and date of a requested appeal hearing by hand delivery or first-class mail or by electronic mail if the Owner has provided the Association with an electronic mail address for communication purposes. The Appeals Committee may grant hearing continuances for good cause. Hearings may be conducted during or subsequent to any applicable cure period(s). At hearings before the Appeals Committee, the Presiding Officer will establish a quorum, explain the rules, procedures, and guidelines for the hearing. The Policy

and Modification Administrator or General Manager will introduce the case before the Hearing Committee. The complaining parties and the Owner will have the right, but not the obligation, to attend the hearing.

Each party may present evidence, testimony, and witnesses. The Appeals Committee's decision will be based on the matters set forth in the notice of alleged violation, consideration of the hearing decision of the Policy and Modification Administrator and the General Manager, information from the Owner included with the request for hearing, and such evidence as may be presented at the hearing. Unless otherwise requested by the Owner, all hearings will be conducted during executive session. If a complaining party is unable or unwilling to attend the hearing, he or she may submit a letter to the Appeals Committee.

12.

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

13.

Fine Schedule.

A. Limitation on Fines. With the exception of violations that threaten public safety or health, CCIOA provides that the total amount of fines imposed for each violation of the governing documents may not exceed $500. In accordance with limitations set forth in CCIOA, the Association has adopted the following schedule of fines. These fines supersede and replace any existing fines greater than $500 adopted prior to the date of this policy.

B. General Fine Schedule.

Unless otherwise specified in the governing documents, the following fines may be imposed for each violation of the Governing Documents occurring within a one-year period: First violation: Warning Letter Second violation: $ 50.00 Third violation: $100.00 Subsequent violations: Up to $200.00 A Notice of Violation (Warning Letter) may be sent for any first violation. Additional or subsequent violations of the same provision occurring within one year from the date of the first Notice of Violation will be considered repeat or recurring violations, subject to additional fines as set forth above. After the one-year period, any subsequent occurrence of the same violation will be treated as a new first violation.

C. Continuing Violation Fine Schedule.

For any violation that does not threaten public safety or health and is continuing in nature, the Association may impose fines in accordance with the general fine schedule.

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PROPOSED COVENANT ENFORCEMENT POLICY continued from page 12 For purposes of this policy, a violation is considered “continuing in nature” if the violation is uninterrupted by time, or if it occurs at such frequency as to create a continuous pattern of occurrence. Examples of continuing violations are barking or off leash dogs, smoking in common areas or lanais, noise disturbances, etc.

D. Public Safety or Health Violation Fine Schedule.

The Association may impose a fine every other day in the amount of $250 for violations that threaten public safety or health until the violation is cured.

The total amount of fines will not exceed $500 for each violation of the same covenant, restriction, rule, or regulation. However, the Association reserves the right to impose fines greater than $500 for violations that threaten public safety or health.

14. Additional Enforcement Rights.

A. Recorded Notice of Violation. The Association may also issue and record with the Clerk and Recorder a Notice of Violation.

Upon notice of satisfactory compliance with the Association's Governing Documents, the Notice of Violation may be released by the Association issuing and recording a Release of Notice of Violation.

B. Default Assessment. The Board may levy a Default Assessment against any Owner and Owner’s Unit for those purposes set forth in the Declaration, including, but not limited to, reimbursing the Association for costs incurred in bringing an Owner into compliance.

C. Legal Action. If the Board or General Manager determines that such action is in the Association's best interests, the Association may, at any time, pursue legal action against an Owner

without first following the preceding notice and hearing procedures, unless a hearing is required by the Declaration.

D. Suspension of Rights to Vote, Right to Use the Recreational Facilities, and Right to Serve as a Board or Committee Member. The rights of an Owner to vote, use the recreational facilities or serve as a Board or Committee member will be automatically suspended if the Owner is more than 60 days delinquent in payment of assessments or other charges.

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

WINDSOR GARDENS ASSOCIATION NOTIFICATION OF DESIGNATED CONTACT FOR OWNER FOR NOTICES AND CORRESPONDENCE Owner Name: Date: Secondary Owner (if applicable): Address: Building: Unit: Telephone: Cell Phone Number that Receives Text Messages: Email Address: Pursuant to state law and the Association’s Covenant and Rule Enforcement Procedures, I hereby request that the below person serve as my designated contact for Owner notices and correspondence. The Association is to send the same written communications to the designated contact that it sends to me as the Owner. If I wish to change or revoke the designated contact, the I will notify the Association in writing.

Owner’s Designated Contact: Address: Telephone: Cell Phone Number that Receives Text Messages: Email Address: Owner Signature: Date: IN WITNESS THEREOF, this Notice of Designated Contact for Owner is executed as of the date first above written.

OWNER(S): ____________________________________ Name STATE OF COLORADO ) ) s.s.

CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of____________, 20___, by __________________.

WITNESS my hand and official seal. __________________________ Notary Public My commission expires________

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Proposed Revised Collection Policy and Procedure The below proposed revised Collection Policy and Procedure will be voted on by the WG Board of Directors at their meeting on August 24, 2022 (see schedule on page 3). If you have questions or comments about this proposed revised policy, or any association policy, please email the WG Board of Directors at board@wgamail.com or mail a letter to 595 S. Clinton Street, Denver, CO 80247. Letters may also be dropped off at the association office.

WINDSOR GARDENS ASSOCIATION COLLECTION POLICY AND PROCEDURE This policy is adopted to comply with the terms of the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (“CCIOA”) which contains provisions that may conflict with the terms of the Association’s governing documents.

CCIOA and this policy will control over any conflicting provisions in the governing documents.

1.

Due Dates, Late Charges, Interest, and Suspension of Rights.

New owners taking title to a property in Windsor Gardens are encouraged to enroll in the Automated Clearing House (ACH) payment program for their monthly homeowner association fee payments.

A. Due Dates. Monthly payments of the annual assessment are due and payable on the 1st day of each month. Payments will be deemed received on the date the payment is received in the Association’s office or the Association’s payment processor’s office; provided, however, if the Owner’s name or the Unit address for which payment is made is not identified on or with the payment; payment will not be deemed received until such time as the Owner and Unit to which payment should be credited are determined. Any payment not paid in full when due is past due and delinquent.

B. Late Fee or Charge. On or after the 16th day of each month, a late charge in the amount of $20.00 will be imposed without further notice to the owner for any assessment, fine, or other charge equaling a total balance of $250 or more. The late charge is a personal obligation of the Owner and a lien on the Unit.

C. Interest. At the rate of 8% per annum, interest may be added to the Owner’s account 60 days following the due date without further notice to the owner. Interest is a personal obligation of the Owner and a lien on the Unit.

D. Lien. Under Colorado law and the terms of the Declaration, there is a lien for any unpaid assessment. The Association reserves the right to record a notice of lien in the county records at any time after an assessment becomes delinquent.

E. Administrative Expenses. Collection costs imposed by the Association or its managing agent, for delinquent accounts will be the obligation of the Owner and may be posted to the Owner’s account. Examples include but are not limited to certified mailings, costs to physically post a notice or costs to translate a notice to a language other than English.

F. Suspension of Rights. An Owner’s voting rights, right to use the recreational facilities, and right to serve as a Board or Committee member are automatically suspended without notice if an assessment or other charge is more than 60 days delinquent as set forth in this policy.

2.

Attorney Fees and Collection Costs. The Association is entitled to recover from a delinquent owner reasonable attorney’s fees and collection costs incurred in collecting assessments or other charges due the Association from a delinquent Owner pursuant to the terms of the Declaration and Colorado law.

3.

Application of Payments. If an Owner who has both unpaid assessments and unpaid fines, fees, or other charges makes a payment to the Association, the Association will apply the payment first to assessments and any remaining amount of the payment to the fines, fees, or other charges owed.

4.

Monthly Statements Required. On a monthly basis, the Association will send to each Owner who has any outstanding balance an itemized list of all assessments, fines, fees, and charges that the Owner owes to the Association (i.e., an account ledger). The monthly statement will be sent by first-class mail to the Owner’s registered address, and if the Association has a relevant email address, by email.

If the account has been referred to a collection agency or to any attorney, the statement will also specify that the balance may not include all attorney’s fees and costs that have been incurred as of the statement date but not yet invoiced to the Association and posted to the account. No fees or other charges will be assessed for providing statements required under this Section.

5.

Notice of Delinquency. The Association may send 30 day late notices to Owners as a courtesy. A second notice of delinquency will be sent to an Owner before the Association turns over a delinquent account of an Owner to a collection agency or refers it to an attorney for legal action. The Association must send the Owner a second notice of delinquency specifying: A. The total amount due, with an accounting of how the total was determined; B. Whether the opportunity to enter into a payment plan exists as provided in this collection policy, and instructions for contacting the Association to enter into a payment plan, if available; C. The name and contact information for the individual the Owner may contact to request a copy of the Owner’s ledger to verify the amount of the debt; D. A statement that action is required to cure the delinquency, and that failure to do so within 30 days may result in the Owner’s delinquent account being turned over to a collection agency, a lawsuit being filed against the Owner, the filing and foreclosure of a lien against the Owner’s property, or other remedies available under Colorado law; E. The notice of delinquency must notify the Owner that the unpaid assessments may lead to foreclosure; F. The steps the Association must take before the Association may take legal action against the Owner, including a description of the Association’s cure process; G. A description of what legal action the Association may take against the Owner, including a description of the types of matters that the Association or Owner may take to small claims court, including injunctive matters for which the Association seeks an order requiring the Owner to comply with the declaration, bylaws, covenants, or other governing documents of the Association.

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PROPOSED COLLECTION POLICY AND PROCEDURE continued from page 14 6.

Owner Contact and Delivery of Notice. Before the Association turns over a delinquent account of an Owner to a collection agency or refers it to an attorney for legal action, the Association will: A. Send a copy of the delinquency notice described in Paragraph 5 by certified mail, return receipt requested and physically post a copy of this delinquency notice at the Owner’s Unit; and B. Contact the Owner by one of the following means: i. First-class mail; or ii. Text message to a cellular number that the owner has provided to the Association; or iii. Email to an email address that the Association has on file that the Owner provided to the Association.

C. Notices from the Association will be sent in English; however, that the Owner may send written notice to the Association of an alternate language preference. The Association will attempt to provide an accurate translation of the original English version, but due to nuances in translating to a foreign language, slight differences may result.

D. An Owner may send written notice to the Association identifying another person to serve as a designated contact for the Owner for notices and correspondence. The Association will send the same written communications to the designated contact that it sends to the Owner. If the Owner wishes to change or revoke the designated contact, the Owner must send the Association written notice.

7. ­Record of Notification. The Association will maintain a record of the contact(s) it has made with an Owner regarding a delinquency, including the type of communication used to contact the Owner and the date and time the contact was made. As this record relates to a particular Unit, it will not be deemed to be a record available to all Owners under Colorado law.

Payment Plans.

8.

A. Before the Association turns over a delinquent account of an Owner to a collection agency or refers it to an attorney for legal action, it will make a good faith effort to coordinate with the Owner to set up a payment plan. An Owner may enter into a payment plan to pay off the past due balance in equal installments over a minimum period of 18 months. The payment plan will not alleviate the Owner’s responsibility to pay the regular monthly assessment that is due the 1st day of each month. Any variation to the terms of a payment plan, including a longer payment period or customized payment schedule, must be authorized by the General Manager or Board of Directors.

B. If the Owner fails to comply with the terms of the payment plan (fails to remit payment of three or more agreed-upon installments as they come due during the payment plan term), the Association may pursue legal action subject to the notice requirements above.

C. The Association is not obligated to negotiate a payment plan with: i. an Owner who has previously entered into a payment plan pursuant to this policy, or ii. an Owner who does not occupy the Unit and acquired the Unit because of a default of a security interest encumbering the Unit or a foreclosure of the Association’s lien.

D. Before the Association initiates a foreclosure proceeding based on the Owner’s unpaid assessments, it will provide the Owner with a written offer to enter into a repayment plan of at least 18 months. Under the repayment plan, the Owner may choose the amount to be paid each month, so long as each payment must be in an amount of at least $25.00. The Owner may elect to pay the remaining balance under the repayment plan at any time during the duration of the repayment plan. The repayment plan will not alleviate the Owner’s responsibility to pay the regular monthly assessment that is due the 1st day of each month.

E. All payment plans involving accounts referred to an attorney for collection will be set up and monitored through the attorney in consultation with the General Manager or Accounting Manager of the Association.

9.

Board Action to Refer Delinquent Account. Before a delinquent account is referred to a collection agency or attorney, a majority of the Board must vote to refer the matter by recorded vote conducted in executive session.

Referral of Delinquent Accounts to Attorneys. After an account 10. has been referred to the Association’s attorney, the account remains with the attorney until it is settled, has a zero balance, or is otherwise resolved. Once accounts are turned over to the Association’s attorney, Owners will make payments to the Association at the attorney’s address. The Association’s attorney is authorized to take whatever action is necessary, in consultation with the General Manager or Accounting Manager.

After a delinquent account has been referred to the Association’s attorney, all communication with the delinquent Owner will be handled through the Association’s attorney. Neither the General Manager, a staff member, nor any member of the Board may discuss the collection of the account directly with an Owner after it has been turned over to the Association’s attorney unless the attorney is present or has consented to the contact. Action by the Association’s attorney may include the following: A. Notice of Lien. If not already recorded, a notice of lien may be recorded against the delinquent Owner’s property to provide record notice of the Association’s claim against the property.

B. Filing Lawsuit. The Association may file a lawsuit against the delinquent Owner seeking a money judgment. If a personal judgment is entered against the delinquent Owner, the Association may pursue remedies such as garnishing the Owner’s wages or bank account to collect judgment amounts.

C. Judicial Foreclosure. The Association may foreclose on its lien in lieu of or in addition to suing an Owner for a money judgment.

The purpose of foreclosing is to obtain payment of all assessments owing in situations where either a money judgment lawsuit has been or is likely to be unsuccessful or in other circumstances that may favor such action. If the Association forecloses on its lien, the Owner will lose the Owner’s Unit, having the same effect as if a first mortgagee institutes a foreclosure action against the property (though the procedure is different).

The Association will not commence a judicial foreclosure action unless the balance of the assessments and charges secured by its lien (which may include late fees, fines, and other charges as well as PROPOSED COLLECTION POLICY AND PROCEDURE continued on page 16

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PROPOSED COLLECTION POLICY AND PROCEDURE continued from page 15 other assessments) equals or exceeds 6 months’ of common expense assessments based on the Association’s periodic budget. Additionally, the Association will not pursue foreclosure against an Owner solely based on fines owed to the Association and/or collection costs or attorney’s fees the Association incurred that are associated only with such fines. Prior to filing a foreclosure action, the Board will resolve by a recorded vote in executive session to authorize the filing of the foreclosure action against the particular Unit against which the foreclosure action will be filed.

D. Receivership. A receiver is a disinterested party, appointed by the court, who manages rental of the Owner’s property and collects the rents according to the court’s order. The purpose of a receivership for the Association is to obtain payment of current assessments, reduce past-due assessments, and prevent waste or deterioration of the property.

E. Bankruptcy Filings. The Association may file necessary claims, documents, and motions in Bankruptcy Court to protect the Association’s claim.

11.

Certificate of Status of Assessment/Estoppel Letter to Owner or Owner’s Designated Contact. The Association will furnish to an Owner, or such Owner’s designated contact, upon written request delivered personally or by certified mail, first-class postage prepaid, return receipt requested, to the Association’s registered agent (Association’s attorney), a written statement setting forth the amount of unpaid assessments currently levied against the Owner’s Unit. The statement will be delivered within 14 calendar days after receipt of the request personally or by certified mail, first-class postage prepaid, return receipt requested. If the Owner’s account has been turned over to the Association’s attorney, the statement will include any attorney’s fees incurred in providing the statement.

12.

Return Check Charges.

A. If any check or other instrument payable to or for the benefit of the Association is not honored by the bank or is returned by the bank for any reason, including, but not limited to insufficient funds, the Owner is liable to the Association for one of the following amounts, at the option of the Association: i. An amount equal to the face amount of the check, draft, or money order and a return check charge of: (a) $20.00; or (b) 20% of the face amount of the check, draft, or money order, but not less than $20.00, if it has been assigned to a collection agency for collection; or (c) an amount equal to the actual charges incurred by the Association levied by the party returning the check, whichever is greater; or i. If notice has been sent as provided in C.R.S. § 13-21109 and the total amount due as set forth in the notice is not paid within 15 days after such notice is given, the person issuing the check, draft, or money order will be liable to the Association for three times the face amount of the check, but not less than $100.00.

B. If two or more of an Owner’s checks are returned within any fiscal year, the Association may require that future payments, for a period of one year, be made by certified check or money order.

13.

Bankruptcies and Public Trustee Foreclosures. Upon receipt of any bankruptcy notice or a foreclosure notice by any holder of an encumbrance against any Unit within the Association, the Association

may advise the Association’s attorney of the same and turn the account over to the Association’s attorney.

14.

Waivers. The Association may modify these procedures as the Association determines appropriate under the particular circumstances.

Any accommodation may be documented in the Association’s files.

Failure to require strict compliance with this policy is not deemed a waiver of the Association’s right to require strict compliance and will not be deemed a defense to payment of assessment fees or other charges, late charges, return check charges, attorney’s fees, and/or costs as described and imposed by this policy.

WINDSOR GARDENS ASSOCIATION NOTIFICATION OF DESIGNATED CONTACT FOR OWNER FOR NOTICES AND CORRESPONDENCE Owner Name: Date: Secondary Owner (if applicable): Address: Building: Unit: Telephone: Cell Phone Number that Receives Text Messages: Email Address: Pursuant to state law and the Association’s Covenant and Rule Enforcement Procedures, I hereby request that the below person serve as my designated contact for Owner notices and correspondence. The Association is to send the same written communications to the designated contact that it sends to me as the Owner. If I wish to change or revoke the designated contact, the I will notify the Association in writing.

Owner’s Designated Contact: Address:

Telephone: Cell Phone Number that Receives Text Messages: Email Address: Owner Signature: Date: IN WITNESS THEREOF, this Notice of Designated Contact for Owner is executed as of the date first above written.

OWNER(S): ____________________________________ Name STATE OF COLORADO ) ) s.s.

CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER ) The foregoing instrument was acknowledged before me this ____ day of , 20___, by .

WITNESS my hand and official seal.

____________________________

Notary Public

My commission expires___________

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Maintenance Matters

From Bill Walsh, Facilities Manager

LET’S TALK BATS Every year we receive reports of bat activity in Windsor Gardens. Yes, bats, not the kind that hit baseballs or open pinatas. The kind that fly around at night and eat mosquitoes and other insects. Scientists claim that a bat can consume 1200 mosquitoes in an hour and as many as 7,000 mosquitoes per night. Experts say that bats actually prefer beetles, and they do in fact eat our number one insect enemy, the Japanese beetle.

Over the last few years, we have gone full force to try and keep them from roosting on our buildings. Our paint department has been working to seal up every crack or vent opening where the bats can find harborage. This program will carry forward every year as we paint the exterior of buildings and inspect for bat activity.

One of the favorite places bats like to roost is in the area between the lanai blocks and the lanai enclosure. Some residents don’t care if they are there and actually like them; on the other hand, some residents are terrified of them and get “creeped out” by even the thought of their presence.

Residents often make requests this time of year for the maintenance department to come and remove the windows and screens that are part of their lanai enclosure and then remove the bats and the little

pellets that they can leave behind. In researching association policy concerning lanai enclosures we find that the enclosure belongs to the owner, and the owner has full responsibility in maintaining the enclosure. However, if the owner can remove a screen or window in the enclosure for proper access to the area in question, the maintenance crew will remove the bats and clean up after them. This is not an invitation to call us for frequent cleaning. We would expect the owner to do their best to keep the bats from living in the lanai or the enclosure.

Unfortunately, the screens in several lanais are almost impossible to remove. In most cases the screen is too close to the lanai block to make room for proper removal. And some lanai enclosures have windows that cannot be removed at all; the entire enclosure would need to be removed by the resident to get to the bat roosting areas.

How to Prevent Bats from Roosting in Your Lanai What can our residents do to help prevent bats from roosting? If you see a bat roosting on your lanai, try tapping the window until they wake up and fly away. If this process is repeated for several days in a row, the bats will not return because they know it’s not a comfortable place to harbor.

XCEL ENERGY MULTIFAMILY BUILDINGS PROGRAM AT WG Windsor Gardens has enrolled in the Xcel Energy Multifamily Buildings program. The program aims to improve building energy efficiency and increase comfort, all while resulting in lower maintenance costs and savings on utility bills.

What does this mean for you? By participating, your home may receive these items for FREE: • •

Instructions for Sign-up and Installation Xcel has already completed two buildings at Windsor Gardens and will be doing three more in August: Buildings 6, 8 and 10. When your building is on the schedule you will receive a letter from Xcel with instructions for how to sign up online to participate and what to do to prepare for installation.

LED light bulbs Updated kitchen and bathroom sink aerators

WINDOW CLEANING SCHEDULE Sonlight Window Cleaning Inc., will wash the outside bedroom windows of the buildings again this year. This window cleaning schedule is subject to change due to inclement weather. If a day is lost due to inclement weather, advance the schedule by the working days lost (do not include weekend days).

DATE BUILDINGS

DATE BUILDINGS

Tuesday, September 6

78,80,82,84

Thursday, September 15

32,36,38,40

Wednesday, September 7

62,64,66,68

Friday, September 16

37,39,41,43

Thursday, September 8

58,59,60,63,65

Monday, September 19

22,24,27,28,30,34

Friday, September 9

53,55,57,61,74,76

Tuesday, September 20

14,16,18,20,26

Monday, September 12

50,52,54,56,70,72

Wednesday, September 21

4,6,8,10,12

Tuesday, September 13

42,44,46,48

Thursday, September 22

1,2,5,11,17,19,23,29

Wednesday, September 14

45,47,49,51

Friday, September 23

3,7,9,13,15,21,25

SCREEN REMOVAL: Please remove bedroom window screens one day prior to the scheduled day or the night before the scheduled day.

Windows that have screens on them will not be washed.

If you are not able to remove the screens, you must sign up for assistance on the sheet provided in the building’s laundry room by 8 a.m. three days before window washing in your building. Our maintenance staff will come and pick up the sheet from the laundry room. They will remove WINDOW CLEANING continued on page 18

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Down to Earth

From Dana Cusack, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

DRY SPOTS I mentioned in a previous article that the turf grass was in distress due to the drought we experienced last fall. The grass has been through a tough time this spring as well. The May 20 snowstorm and the resulting ongoing cleanup of hundreds of broken tree limbs has impacted multiple other projects, including mowing. The initial cleanup of broken limbs bumped the spring flower planting schedule, which in turn bumped the mowing schedule.

We were able to finish with the first half of flower planting and trim as many broken limbs clinging to the trees as possible after the snowstorm. Meanwhile though the snow had so much moisture in it that the grass really took off the week we were planting, and we only had the short Memorial Day holiday week to cut it. We started mowing on Tuesday after the Monday holiday and then that night we got an inch of rain making it impossible to mow again until Thursday. When the turf is tall (6 to 7 inches) and wet our mulching mowers don’t work as they should, so the grass clumps up and is left in small piles in some places. The crew came in on Saturday to finish up the mowing of the last eleven buildings because the second flower delivery was scheduled to come in on Sunday for the week of June 6. That week

of planting went great, and we were able to start the mowing crew on Friday to gain a head start for the following week of June 13. But again, the turf had gotten to about six or seven inches from the moisture in the rain. After we cut the grass to three inches, the temperatures reached the high 90s and burned the turf in areas where the soils aren’t ideal. My mistake was believing in our faithful weatherperson, promising rain again in the next few days. We didn’t get the promised moisture and we couldn’t water during the 60th anniversary fireworks show. The lack of moisture combined with high heat sent the turf into dormancy for a spell.

We are now on our normal mowing schedule and after the irrigation crew has made several repairs to our aging system hopefully we can get the turf looking better in those areas where the soils are lacking in moisture retention.

We are still finding broken limbs in the trees that need our attention, and we need to care for the flower beds, spray the weeds, keep up with the sprinkler system, and keep the golf course shining. All while tackling work orders and the enormous pile of tree limbs from the storm -- all with a shortage of staff.

WE DID IT I hope you all were able to enjoy the celebration of the 60th year for this incredible community. The celebration included music, dancing, games. We were able to display the original tower statue of the “embrace” amongst the tents with activities. Our new restaurant sold some fantastic burgers and hot dogs. There were four different bands and a stage that moved to the golf course at night. The finale was a fireworks show that rivaled many I have ever seen.

We needed several volunteers and employees to help pull off a day like that, but two should be noted. Cari Ervin and Bill Walsh really showed what the employees here at the Gardens embody, hard work and a lot of smarts, combined with a little luck with the weather to pull off such a great event.

Way to Go Us!

Community Life Director Cari Ervin

Facilities Maintenance Manager Bill Walsh

WINDOW CLEANING SCHEDULE continued from page 17 your screens on the designated day if you have signed up for screen removal. Please remember that this service is for those who are not physically capable of removing their screens.

PLEASE DO NOT REMOVE THE SIGN-UP SHEET FROM THE LAUNDRY ROOM.

Please do not call the association office for screen removals for the two-story and four-story buildings. The office will not be able to schedule this for you. You must use the sign-up sheet in the laundry room if you wish to have your screens removed. Screens will be removed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. one day prior to the scheduled window washing or the Friday before if the washing is scheduled for Monday.

You must be home for screen removal because the maintenance staff will not be able to return to your unit if you are not home.

If you have Covid or flu-like symptoms, the maintenance staff will not enter units to remove the screens.

Screens will be reinstalled the following day between 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. If you are not home during that time, the maintenance staff will not put the screens back in for you. You will have to make other arrangements to have the screens reinstalled.

If you live in the townhomes, you will need to call the office three days prior to your window cleaning to schedule your screen removal.

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From Community Response FALLS AND LIFT ASSISTS Falls and lift assists are frequent, if not daily occurrences at Windsor Gardens. We often get calls for someone who fell out of bed or slipped out of a chair. Many of these have no injuries associated with them and can be easily dealt with.

Falls can happen for a number of reasons: including fainting, medication issues, and pets. Some other common reasons we see are long oxygen tubing that someone has tripped over or gotten their walker tied up in. And throw rugs placed on carpet can easily get scrunched up and cause a tripping hazard.

When we respond to falls, we must take into consideration of why the fall happened. Was it a mechanical fall? Did the person feel dizzy prior to the call? Do they remember the fall? Upon responding, the EMTs on staff will do a quick assessment to see if there are any injuries. Part of the assessment will be to ask about medications, specifically, if they are on blood thinners. Even with no outward signs of injury, any internal injuries that are not visible can be very dangerous and require medical attention.

If you or someone has fallen and has a significant injury, call 911, then call Community Response at 303-364-4924.

From Community Response Officer Cash Kraemer

Our EMTs are trained in various lifting techniques and can usually manage many falls and lift assists. We will sometimes need to call in the fire department or an ambulance for falls in the bathroom or other confined part of the unit and other reasons. After their own assessment, a decision is made on if this person needs to be transported to the hospital.

COMMUNITY RESPONSE ACTIVITIES, JULY 1 THROUGH JULY 28, 2022 CALLS RECEIVED

1094

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

4 95 11 5 10 416

COP Shop @ WG

EMERGENCIES Emergency Medical Assists Health and Welfare Check Smoke Investigation

44 22 14

POLICE ACTIVITIES Alarms Alleged Burglary/Thefts Attempted Burglary/Thefts

10 8 2

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

20 12 12 10 1 1 11

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 the lobby of CenterPoint from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, 8/8; Friday, 8/12; Monday, 8/22; and Friday, 8/26.

Community Operated Policing Storefront

Start knitting and crocheting for our next donation drive: Leetsdale Cop Shop will be holding a winter hat, glove, scarf drive again in December 2022. We know it's hot, but if you're inclined to knit, crochet or make items to donate, now's a good time to get started.

DEAR COP SHOP Dear Cop Shop: People drive so fast now. I can’t always tell if they are speeding or going to run a light.

Help Dear Help: People are indeed driving faster than the speed limit in many cases.

If you cannot tell what another driver is going to do, the responsibility is yours to drive defensively and assume they are not going to stop at a light. If you think they are speeding, hang back so you don’t get caught up in a possible accident.

Stop means a full stop with time to look in all directions before you go. Speed limit signs are also for safety and are not a suggestion if

you think it’s ok to go faster. Here’s something to keep in mind. Can you stop your car as fast as you can drive it? Unlikely. At 30 mph your car can travel more than 100 feet before stopping. Start slowing well before reaching a stop sign, traffic signal or intersection. Don’t assume others are going to do the same. As we age, reaction times from recognizing a need to slow or stop to taking your foot off the gas and applying the brake can slow down. Fender benders are extremely frequent and the hassle of insurance claims, etc. can be avoided by taking a little extra care.

You can also talk to The Leetsdale Cop Shop about this. Call or text us at 303-329-0500, email us at leetsdalecopshop@hotmail.com or visit our table in CenterPoint. If you need it, call 720-920-2000 x0 or 911 in the event of an emergency.

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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Exciting Improvements Coming to the High Line Canal From Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer, Denver City Council District 5

• Planting 50 new trees per mile, or 3,500 total trees, along the canal

The historic High Line Canal runs through Denver’s backyard and is full of life and vibrancy for our community. Hand-dug in 1883, it was acquired by Denver Water in 1924 and opened to recreation in 1970. This year, the High Line Canal Conservancy established a publicprivate partnership with 13 agencies, including the City and County of Denver, to form the Canal Collaborative.

• Installing 71 new mile markers along the trail and adding over 200 new wayfinding signs

The collaborative will support the High Line Canal Conservancy to implement the “Plan for the High Line Canal,” a framework outlining over 100 improvement projects along the canal focused on four objectives:

• Installing over 15 new community spaces, including four new picnic spaces

1. Health, safety and experience 2. Environmental health 3. Honor and purpose 4. Accessibility and connectivity The plan was formally adopted in 2019 and was created with significant community feedback, including over 5,000 community members and civic leaders.

Overview of Improvements Here is a quick look at some of the planned projects and improvements for the canal: • Maintaining and caring for 24,000 existing trees

• Creating five new trail heads • Constructing seven pedestrian underpasses (including at Mississippi and Parker Rd.) • Enhancing 20 at-grade crossings • Adding 89 new benches

• 40% cleaner water through stormwater management • Creating 92 water quality berms These improvements will be paid for from numerous funding sources, including grants, state and federal programs, and private investments.

One of the city’s roles in this partnership is to work together with the conservancy to ensure these improvements happen quickly so our District 5 residents can continue to enjoy the beauty of the canal and take advantage of its new benefits as soon as possible. The resurfacing of the canal pathway in Windsor is slated to be one of the first projects completed in late 2022 or early 2023! If you’re interested in learning more about the canal improvements, fun activities to do around the canal, or how to get involved with volunteer opportunities, go to highlinecanal.org.

COUNCILWOMAN SAWYER continued on page 21

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

Something I Love About Win d sor Gar d ens: __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ (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.

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, August 2, 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, August 4, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Tuesday, August 9, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 18, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Tuesday, August 23, 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.

Welcome to Our New Neighbors Bldg 16 16 24 44 49

Name Pamela Larson Lorinda Sager Cynthia Dunegan Mark & Carly Boos Bonnie Groen

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Name Patricia Partida & William Davis Colleen Hutchins Kevin Isaac Wendy Liljenberg

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COUNCILWOMAN SAWYER continued from page 20 Tips and Tricks for an Enjoyable Canal Experience As you enjoy the canal, here are a few tips to make your experience pleasurable for yourself and those around you: • Stay right, pass left. Be aware of those around you, walk on the right side of the canal trail unless passing, and don’t block the trail in larger groups.

• Respect other users, yield to other users. When in doubt, give others the right of way, and bike riders yield to equestrians and pedestrians.

• Reduce your speed and stay alert. Always observe speed limits, reduce bicycle speeds in highly trafficked areas, and slow down when approaching blind curves.

When passing equestrian users, voice signaling is preferred as to not startle the horse.

• All users yield to equestrians. Use your voice to let horseback riders know you’d like to pass and avoid using bells to alert them.

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:

• Keep pets close and on leash for their safety and the safety of others.

instagram.com/denvercouncil5

• Alert others before passing. Make your presence known. Use an audible, “On your left,” or a bike bell when passing other trail users.

facebook.com/DenverCouncil5

twitter.com/denvercouncil5

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Emerald Greens Golf Club From the Golf Manager

Golf Instruction and Clinics

Hanna Starritt

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 303-927-8162 or sign up in the golf shop.

A couple of new things are happening at Emerald Greens in August!

We are planning a glow in the dark night tournament on August 19.

More details about pricing and time will be available in the shop in the next couple of weeks. Mike Hantske will be offering free putting and chipping clinics for the residents this month. Stop by the shop to sign up. We also have some new faces, Harleigh and Brendan.

Harleigh is a student at Pikes Peak Community College and although she has never played golf before, she is catching on with the lingo and has been a great addition to the staff. Brendan is a University of Denver student with a +1 handicap. Be sure to say hi to the new staff members.

We had a bit of a whirlwind start with the sudden change of management early in the season and the big 60th anniversary tournament weekend to plan for. Now that we have settled a bit, we are trying to revisit some of the policies put in place by the HOA at the beginning of this year and come up with some ways to make sure they are being enforced.

We will slowly be making changes and adding signage to the shop in an attempt to remind everyone of the golf policy. As a reminder for our residents, the code of conduct is as follows: • Be courteous and sportsmanlike.

• Follow the dress code. Golf attire includes collared shirts, slacks, jeans, Bermuda length shorts, golf dresses or skorts and golf shoes or sandals without spikes.

• Respect other people’s time. Always arrive at least 10 minutes prior to your tee time to ensure that we don’t become too jammed up.

• Keep your temper under control. Do not throw clubs, use obscenities or otherwise display inappropriate or belligerent behavior.

• Leave no trace of your play or golf cart use. Replace your divots on the tee boxes and fairways. Repair ball marks on the greens. Stay at least 15 feet from the greens and tee boxes with the golf carts and never drive over them.

• Keep noise to a minimum. Keep conversations and music to a level that is only heard within your group.

• Always report an injury or property damage from an errant or shanked golf ball. Please call the golf shop at 303-366-3133 and community response at 303-364-4924 to make an incident report.

• Respect the Emerald Greens staff. Always abide by the information and instructions provided by staff and do not interfere with their job duties.

• Only purchase alcohol from the on-site restaurant. Players are permitted to bring a small cooler with snacks and non-alcoholic drinks. No outside alcohol is permitted on the course.

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

In addition to reminding our residents of the code of conduct, we would also like to remind you of some other policies that we will be enforcing.

Chipping Clinic: August 12. Sign up in the pro shop.

Full Swing Clinic: August 19. Sign up in the pro shop.

Resident Margaret Makar had this to say about golf instructor Mike Hantske: “WG has another gem on the Emerald Greens, a diamond on the rough, the fairway and the putting green – Mike Hantske.

We are fortunate to have this elite golfer as our instructor. I, who haven’t stepped on a golf course in 50 years, have started lessons and find him a terrific teacher.

Having Mike as our golf instructor is another major enhancement Margaret Makar's golf class to the attractions of WG. We are with instructor Mike on far left. lucky his retirement and re-entry to the sport was so well-timed to bring him to our community.

Our Working Dog, Dottie In the past few weeks, Dottie, our working golf dog, has successfully made several transitions. There have also been some challenges with her socialization. Dottie was expressing some signs of anxiety that are believed to be related to the number of interactions she has with people throughout the day. On the advice of her veterinarian and trainer, the golf shop has started to use a red vest for Dottie that says, “Working Dog” and “Do Not Pet.” This change allows Dottie to initiate interactions with a visitor instead of them approaching her first. We have already seen a positive change in Dottie’s body language. Still, staff will need the ongoing support of the golfing community. Our goal is not only for Dottie to chase geese but also to be an ambassador, welcoming golfers to our community. For now, we need to give this pup more time to become comfortable in her working environment.

Removal of Sand Caddies As of August 1, all sand caddies will be removed from the tee boxes.

The grounds crew will be in charge of repairing the divots that are made on the tee boxes. Many golfers, especially newcomers, do not know how to properly fill in the divots. If they use too much sand, it can chip away at the blades when we mow the grass.

• Please do not take the golf cart in the parking lot as it is a safety concern. We have a loading area by the parking lot with a bench that you can take the carts to, to get your clubs.

• Everyone must have their own set of bag and clubs to play. We have rentals for $6 in the pro shop.

Thank you for your continued support and patience during this time.

We look forward to seeing you out on the course soon!

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Thank You, Kaiser, for the Anniversary Flags Our thanks to Kaiser Permanente for furnishing the new 60th Annivesary flags for the golf course.

Kaiser representative Leila Jensen shows off one of the new flags.

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July 4th Golf Tournament

Windsoretts Club Championship Tournament

The 2022 July 4th Golf Tournament was held on July 3 at our beautiful Emerald Greens Golf Course and was a huge success. Sponsors for the event were Jyll Dixon-Overton, Broker Associate with Weichert Realtors, and Dirty Girl Cleaning. Lunch was catered by Food For Thought.

The dates for the 2022 Windsorettes Club Champion Tournament are August 30 and 31. A sign-up sheet is on the bulletin board outside the golf shop. Deadline for signing up is 5 p.m. on Saturday, August 27. Low gross and low net winners in all four flights -- A, B, C and D flights -- will be recognized at our fall luncheon on October 12.

WG 60th Anniversary Car Show

CAR SHOW

Come celebrate our anniversary milestone by checking out some of your neighbor’s vintage cars that have stood the test of time just like our community!

Join us Friday, September 16, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the administrative parking lot. There will be plenty of cool cars to check

out, food and drinks for purchase, giveaways for some cool 60th Anniversary merchandise, and more! This is a free event, but please sign up at the Activities Desk.

If you’re interested in showing off your car in the show, just stop by the Activities Desk and grab a registration form starting Monday, August 1. All registration forms must be turned in by Friday, September 9.

It’s free to enter and we would love to have you.

Art Club Artist Profile CINDY WAHKINNEY Cindy Wahkinney is a master artist who studied art in high school and at the collegiate level and has degrees in floral and landscape design. Cindy works with pen and ink, acrylic and collage as well as multimedia.

Here at Windsor Gardens, Cindy has been taking the watercolor class and enjoys the versatility of the medium. She experiments with unusual ways to use watercolor as shown in her "pointillist" ocean scenes.

Pets Corner

By Mike Lopez, WG board member and George's companion Ah, the “dog days” of summer. So hot on the afternoon walk that Fido leaps from the sidewalk to a patch of shade with his four paws spread as far apart as possible so as to nestle that thin-furred belly in the cool grass. Then he won’t move an inch ‘til he’s used it all up. I know when it’s hot because George bites my ankles until I turn on the A/C in the bedroom so he can sleep until evening. I’m not sure how he taught me to associate ankles with air conditioning but I get the sense he’s smarter than he looks.

SEND US YOUR PET STORIES & PHOTOS Email your favorite stories about your companions to Mike and George at: Mike.Lopez@ wgamail.com

What else do we get with these dog days? Long evenings spent waiting for the coolness of night to fall asleep. So, my first reaction to the news there would be fireworks to celebrate our diamond jubilee was to cringe. There goes my peace of mind. And that of my companion. When that day came, I spent the evening with George curled up next to me. And then I heard the first report of the rockets fired upon the golf course. Then one after another – sometimes one at a time and other times all together. Fifteen minutes felt like forever. I placed my hands over George’s ears. He didn’t move a muscle. And then it was over.

I hear that many residents brought their companions to the show. And that the show was amazing. It was a blessed night as a gentle rain broke the summer heat. No doubt there was a rainbow in the moonlight.

Please be careful with your companion in the heat. Bring two water bottles for a walk. Make time for those lunges onto the grass. The winter holidays are less than six months away. We must find a way to enjoy the heat while we have it.

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WG Flag Corps Flag Facts There have been 27 versions of the US Flag, all with a differing number of stars.

There are two versions of the Colorado Flag: one with the corners of the C within the white and one with the corners ending where the blue meets the white.

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A Club or Group for Everyone at WG Windsor Gardens has a wide variety of clubs and groups to participate in. Groups for playing cards, supporting good causes, dancing, exploring arts and crafts, learning Spanish or sign language and more! Join us at the Annual WG Clubs and Groups Expos on Friday, August 12, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Club and group representatives will be available to chat with you about their group in the auditorium while class instructors will be doing demonstrations in CenterPoint. Come and go from both expos as you please.

Just a few of the groups at WG are pictured below.

The Rummikub game group plays on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the All-Purpose Room. Rummikub 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.

The Windsor Walkers meet every Wednesday and Friday at 10:15 a.m. in the auditorium. Walk to music at your own pace.

The meeting times and locations for the various WG clubs and groups are listed in The Windsor Life each month. Look for them after the Windsor Happenings section. Page 31 this month.

Photos from Jeanne Lee.

The Mahjong group meets Fridays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the Card Room. Lessons offered to newcomers. Mahjong is a tile-based game played, usually by four people, with 136 or 144 rectangular pieces

called tiles. The object is to collect winning sets of these tiles, as in card games such as gin rummy.

Mahjong Group

Rummikub Group

Windsor Walkers

Where are All the Singers?

From Fred Eyerman, WG Chorale Member In May, the Windsor Gardens Chorale had two successful concerts.

Nearly 150 persons were in attendance. The music was from movies and Broadway musicals. All had a good time! The only problem was that we only had 13 singers (5 sopranos, 4 altos, 3 tenors, which included one woman, and one bass). One would imagine that a community of nearly 4,000 persons could draw more than 13 singers to its chorale, or the 40 plus we had in pre-Covid days! Where are all the singers?

So, again my question! Where are all the singers? I invite you to consider the chorale when we start up again in the fall to prepare for our annual holiday concert in December. We practice from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on Wednesday mornings in CenterPoint. Look for the exact startup date in a future issue of Windsor Life.

If you formerly sang in a church or community choir, were a professional warbler of nite club fame, or just like to sing, come join us. You’ll enjoy the experience, and we will enjoy meeting and singing with each of you.

The chorale has always had good leadership, including its present director, Dr. Charles Turley. Charles not only helps us develop our music skills but is teaching us singing and breathing exercises for older adults. Our pianist, Lori Hermanson, is nonpareil. She makes singing a joy!

Donuts with Donna Michael MacLauchlan attended the last Donuts with Donna community meeting in June. He said, “Great to hear many topics discussed and information shared ... Topics included: consideration of garage improvements, parking concerns on South Dayton St, xeriscape opportunities, over-watering, pool repair status, and unified Wi-Fi opportunities for the Windsor Gardens’ staff with possible expansion for some residents. Hope to attend the next donut session!”

Photo from Michael MacLauchlan

The next Donuts with Donna community meeting will be August 25 at 10 a.m. in CenterPoint. Residents are invited to bring your coffee mug and questions for BRZC Co-chair Donna Sanford. Coffee and donuts will be provided.

BRIAN CASSIDY ELECTRICIAN Mobile: 303-241-9265 Address: 2467 S. VICTOR ST. UNIT C AURORA, CO 80014 Email: CONNOROCK77@GMAIL.COM

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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ANNUAL CLASSES AND CLUBS & GROUPS EXPOS FRIDAY AUGUST 12, FROM 1 P.M. TO 3 P.M. IN CENTERPOINT AND THE AUDITORIUM. Join us for the Classes Expo and the Clubs and Groups Expo – both on the same day. Light refreshments will be served.

CLASS EXPO: Our class instructors will be in CENTERPOINT to talk about their classes with supply lists if applicable.

Many of our instructors will be doing demonstrations. Stop by and get acquainted before classes begin.

CLUBS & GROUPS EXPO: Members of various clubs and groups will be in the AUDITORIUM on the same day.

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.

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

DANCE continued ¡ BALLROOM DANCE (INTERMEDIATE): Thursdays from 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. ¡ LINE DANCE (BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE): Mondays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. FITNESS ¡ AQUA FITNESS: Classes are canceled until a new instructor is hired. ¡ CHAIR EXERCISE: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM. ¡ CHAIR ZUMBA: Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 10:45 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: Mondays and Wednesdays at 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. ¡ TAI CHI: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. ¡ WEIGHT TRAINING: Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. ¡ YOGA: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM. ¡ ZUMBA: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM.

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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, August 13, and Saturday, September 10, 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: Friday, August 12, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; Tuesday, August 17, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, August 25, 12 p.m. to 2 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 on Friday, August 12, and Friday, August 26, 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 END-OF-SEASON: The outdoor pool will be open through the Labor Day holiday and this may be extended, weather permitting. Once the pool closes, the entire outdoor pool area will be closed for the season.

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 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. for cleaning and mowing.

There is no lifeguard on duty except from 10 a.m. to noon every day of the week when child swim is offered.

GUEST PRIVILEGES FOR THE OUTDOOR POOL Guests are defined as those persons not possessing a WG identification card, but who are invited and accompanied by a resident at all times.

Guests are required to pay a fee of $1 per visit.

Guests must always be accompanied by the sponsoring resident who is responsible for the actions of their guests at all times.

Guests will be limited to four per resident at one 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 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 office for temporary, out-of-town guests, providing they are at least 17 years of age and are staying with a resident at least one week.

Temporary cards are valid for the locker room area (the fitness center) and the outdoor pool and are valid for no more than 30 days. Guests holding temporary cards need to be accompanied by a resident.

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

This season’s child swim times are: Daily from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

All guests are $1 per person and must be accompanied by a WG resident.

Beginning Saturday, August 6, the child swim schedule will change to Saturday through Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m..

The last day for child swim this season will be Monday, August 15.

D I G I TA L TA B L E T R E N TA L FOR WG RESIDENTS Rent a digital tablet for just $1 per day. Your first rental (up to 7 days) will be FREE. The tablets are equipped with unlimited data for internet access, video calls, virtual classes, social media, and much more. To request a rental, call Liz Nickel at 303-364-7485, ext. 1531.

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ACTIVITIES 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, August 13, and Saturday, September 10, 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 FARMERS MARKET with FRUIT SHACK: Fruit Shack is at WG every Saturday in the AUDITORIUM PARKING LOT from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. or until they sell out. Various fruits, vegetables, breads and jams will be for sale. Cash and credit cards accepted, sorry no checks. ¡ ANNUAL WG CLASSES, CLUBS & GROUPS EXPO: Friday August 12, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in CENTERPOINT and the AUDITORIUM. Join us for the Class Expo and the Clubs and Groups Expo – both on the same day. Light refreshments will be served.

CLASS EXPO: Our class instructors will be in CENTERPOINT to talk about their classes with

supply lists if applicable. Many of our instructors will be doing demonstrations. Stop by and get acquainted before classes begin.

CLUBS & GROUPS EXPO: Members of various clubs and groups will be in the AUDITORIUM on the same day, allowing you to “see it all” in one day. Join us for a look at the many clubs and groups that are at home at Windsor Gardens. ¡ BOLLYWOOD DANCE WORKSHOP: Tuesday, August 16, 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 sign up at the Activities Desk.

Depali will also teach the group a dance that will be performed on September 24, 2022, at a flash mob in Aurora's Fletcher Plaza. For more details visit Roshniislight.org. ¡ MAFIA KINGS OF VEGAS presentation by KATHLEEN ARNOLD: Wednesday, August 17, 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Long before Sinatra and Elvis continued on page 29

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reigned as kings in Vegas, there were the mafia kings. Mafia built their empires on gambling; it was their lifeblood, backbone and strength and Las Vegas provided a perfect home for organized crime.

FREE. Sign up at the Activities Desk. Sponsored

by Cherry Creek Retirement Village. ¡ ACTIVE MINDS – THE NATIONAL PARKS: Thursday, August 18, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. The world's first national park, Yellowstone, was created by an act of Congress in 1872. Today, the national park system includes over 400 units (63 national parks), over 84 million acres of land, and hosts over 300 million visitors per year. Join Active Minds as we tell the story of the development of our national parks system and highlight some of the more notable parks and their stories.

FREE. Sign up at the Activities Desk. This event is brought to you by Windsor Gardens, Five Star Residences, Garden Plaza, Kaiser Permanente, Bright Health Care and Active Minds. ¡ TRIVIA FUN DAY: Friday, August 19, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. 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. ¡ EDI SERIES – STIGMAS: HOW STEREOTYPES AND PERCEPTIONS INFLUENCE OUR EVERYDAY LIVES: Monday, August 22, at 1 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Join us for another session in our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Series with presenter Jameka Lewis. In this session, we will dive into the origin of racial, religious, gender-related and other stigmas and how we can intentionally unlearn them. Participants

will discuss stigmas and stereotypes that have affected them and learn methods for actively changing their mindsets around these perceptions. A sandwich lunch will be served at 12:30 p.m. for the participants.

This is a FREE event. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. ¡ DONUTS WITH DONNA: Thursday, August 25, at 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 (PT 3): Thursday, 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 are largely preventable.

Learn 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. ¡ NATURAL GROCERS CLASS – NATURAL HACKS TO SUPPORT A HEALTHY MOOD: Friday, August 26, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Don’t worry be happy, lose the ‘tude, turn that frown upside down… all easier said than done, until now. Gain a new understanding of the many complexities that play a role in supporting a healthy mood or hindering it. Nutritional, supplemental, environmental, lifestyle and other key factors will be discussed. Presented by Nutritional Health Coach Juli Baumblatt from Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage.

FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. ¡ BINGO with the BOOKMOBILE: Friday, August 26, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Come join the friendly bookmobile team from the Denver Public Library as they host a rousing bingo session with some fabulous prizes!

FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk ¡ ENTERTAINMENT LUNCHEON: Wednesday, August 31 at 11:45 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Come join us for a delicious fully catered meal provided by Food 4 Thought and stay for the music stylings of Molly Kaufman on piano. Our entertainment luncheons make for a great afternoon out and provide fun and entertainment that you won’t want to miss!

Lunch menu: Turkey, avocado, and bacon wrap with tossed green salad, fresh fruit, and a peach crisp dessert with drinks.

Cost: $17; tickets can be purchased at the Activities Desk. Last day of sales is Friday, August 26. ¡ AARP SAFE DRIVING CLASS: Monday, September 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Check with your 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. ¡ WG 60TH ANNIVERSARY CAR SHOW: Friday, September 16, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the ADMIN PARKING LOT. Come celebrate our anniversary milestone by checking out some of your neighbor’s vintage cars that have stood the test of time just like our community! There will be plenty of cool cars to check out, food and drinks for purchase, giveaways for some cool 60th Anniversary merchandise, and more! This is a free event, but please sign up at the activities desk. If you’re interested in showing off your car in the show, just stop by the activities desk and grab a registration form starting Monday, August 1. All registration forms must be turned in by Friday, September 9. It’s free to enter and we would love to have you. ¡ NEW AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL: Wednesday, September 14, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Roshani, a performing arts organization, is continued on page 30

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thrilled to present the second edition of their annual New American Arts Festival – Where Diversity is Inclusive. This year's theme is InterCulturalism, and it will take place at various locations from September 10 through September 25, showcasing multiple genres.

This year they are delighted to bring two of these shows to Windsor Gardens.

1 P.M. TO 2 P.M. COLORS OF LOVE: A co-creation by Roshni women’s group that represents love stories from diverse walks of life and around the world.

2:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. DANCE IN CULTURE: A group of seniors, several of whom reside

in Windsor Gardens, bring forth a dance extravaganza, inspired by their own cultural heritages.

Each of the performances will be followed by a conversation with the audience. This event is free of cost. Please sign up at the activities desk. ¡ WG PREMIERE CONCERT SERIES – THE LONG RUN: Thursday, September 22, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) in the AUDITORIUM. The Long Run, “Colorado’s Tribute to the Eagles”, is a group of professional Colorado-based musicians dedicated to the faithful reproduction of the music of America’s most iconic band. Laden with

four- and five-part harmonies, they reproduce the Eagles' hits with an organic '70s sound, accurate lead guitarists, multi-instrumentalists, and a lead-singing drummer. The Long Run has played many of Denver's major festivals, headlined casinos and fairs in Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico, and appeared live on 'The Deuce' Channel 2 morning show in Denver -all in their first two years of playing together.

Cost: Tickets are $18 and available at the Activities Desk.

WG M O N T H L Y D A N C E ¡ SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE: Saturday, August 20, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Live music entertainment by Harris and Harris.

Treats and punch will be served. Come socialize, meet some new friends, and dance the night away! Cost: $5 for WG residents and $8 for non-residents.

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¡ THE LONG RUN – COLORADO’S TRIBUTE TO THE EAGLES: Thursday, September 22, at 7 p.m. (doors open at 6:30 p.m.) in the AUDITORIUM. The Long Run, “Colorado’s Tribute to the Eagles”, is a group of professional Colorado-based musicians dedicated to the faithful reproduction of the music of America’s most iconic band. Laden with four- and five-part harmonies, they reproduce the Eagles' hits with an organic '70s sound, accurate lead guitarists, multi-instrumentalists and a lead-singing drummer. The Long Run has played many of Denver's major festivals, headlined casinos and fairs in Utah, Wyoming and New Mexico, and appeared live on 'The Deuce' morning show on Channel 2 in Denver -- all in their first two years of playing together.

Cost: Tickets are $18 and available at the Activities Desk.

CASINO TRIPS  BALLY’S CASINO VIA COLORADO COACH: Our next trip is Tuesday, August 16. Bus departs from the ADMINISTRATIVE PARKING LOT at 9 a.m. 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 will be offered after Friday, August 12. This outing is for residents of Windsor Gardens only.

MOVIES Two different movies every month! Bring your friends and family!

DOWNTON ABBEY: A NEW ERA

THE LOST CITY

WG AUDITORIUM

Saturday, August 13, 2 p.m.

Saturday, August 27, 2 p.m.

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.

From award-winning creator Julian Fellowes comes the motion picture event, "Downton Abbey: A New Era". The much-anticipated cinematic return of the global phenomenon reunites the beloved cast as they go on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the Dowager Countess' newly inherited villa. Rating: PG. Runtime: 2h 5m.

Reclusive author Loretta Sage writes about exotic places in her popular adventure novels that feature a handsome cover model named Alan. While on tour promoting her new book with Alan, Loretta gets kidnapped by an eccentric billionaire who hopes she can lead him to an ancient city's lost treasure. Determined to prove he can be a hero in real life, Alan sets off to rescue her. PG-13. Runtime: 1h 52m.

Whenever possible Closed Captioning is utilized.

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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.  BRIDGE: THURSDAY AFTERNOON PARTY BRIDGE every Thursday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Bring 5 nickels. Contact Pat Stein with any questions: 303-720-0504.  COMMUNITY GAME NIGHT: Join us the 2nd Friday of every month in the COLORADO ROOM from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring your favorite game or try a new one!

 MAHJONG: Fridays, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the CARD ROOM. Hope to see you there! Lessons offered to newcomers. Please contact Catherine Elliott at 720-949-0917.  PINOCHLE: FRIDAY NIGHT PINOCHLE at 6:15 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. For more information call 303-366-1367.  PINOCHLE: LADIES PINOCHLE played on Thursdays at 6:15 p.m. in the ALLPURPOSE ROOM. For information call Beverly Horn at 303-364-8704.  POKER: Wednesdays, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the CARD ROOM. Dealer’s choice.

 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 with his report on the last legislative session.  ART CLUB will not meet in August.  FLAG CORPS AT WG: Are you Redistricting has moved Chris to another area, Regular meetings on the first Friday of each passionate about our nation’s flag? Do you so we are saying goodbye and thanking him for month will resume in September. For information post the flag for your building? This group was representing our district. Our new senator will on our club, or to be added to the list to receive formed to offer an opportunity for those who be Robert Rodriquez. membership information contact emery1625@ hold a common interest to meet and share their gmail.com. Original art and photography will knowledge of the flags of the United States and We have also invited Colorado’s Secretary of continue to be available for viewing and sale in Colorado and promote their proper respect, State, Jena Griswold in hopes that she can join the glass display case in CenterPoint. handling and display. Join us every other month us. She has served Colorado since January on the first Monday at 11 a.m. in the ASPEN 2019 and is a leader among Secretaries of  CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL ROOM. State nationally.

COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTEERS, WG  FUNTASTIC FRIDAYS CHAPTER, will hold our next GOLF GROUP: We are a group SEND US PHOTOS OF YOUR GROUP'S ACTIVITIES monthly meeting on August 15, at of ladies (and a few men), generally We'd love to include photos with a description of your group 9:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. beginners and intermediates (though or club's activities in Windsor Life or on the Windsor Gardens Everyone is welcome to join us and all skill levels are welcome) who want Facebook page. Send your photos to: windsorlife@wgamail.com. hear speakers from Children’s Hospital to play just for fun. Getting in a day of Colorado who will inform us about the practice is a plus. More information New members are welcome to phone 720-472many areas we can support. is available in the golf shop and registration 4632 to take part in our highly active group. forms are on the bulletin board. Questions or Stop by our next bake sale, Bernie’s Bake Sale, Watch for our pre-meeting dinner gathering comments? Call Anita Matthews at 303-340on Friday, August 26, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in at 5:30 p.m. at the El Gran Jardin Restaurant 4051. the lobby of the community center. We’ll have located in CenterPoint. some great homemade baked goods for you.  GARDEN CLUB: Anyone who does not  DRUM CIRCLE meets every Sunday currently have a garden and wants to get on We are looking for donated, gently used from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the back of Parking Lot the waiting list can email: BoardWCGC@gmail. treasures for our Annie’s Attic sale, taking place 14 by the High Line Canal Trail. In the event com. in the fall. If you have some “treasures” to of inclement weather, our meeting will be held donate, please contact Linda Kumar at 303 KNITTING & CROCHET: The in CENTERPOINT WEST. Come check us 253-4201 or Elaine Wilson at 207-242-5323 for knitting and crochet class will meet as a club out.

Bring your own drum, a chair and join the information and pick-up or delivery details. while a replacement instructor is found. Feel fun!

Visitors are always welcome.

For more free to join us on Mondays from 9 a.m. to 12 We are also looking for crafters who would like information contact Diane at 720-653-9354. p.m. in the SEWING ROOM. to donate items for the fall craft sale.  ENCORE DANCE is a Windsor  MARINE CORPS LEAGUE Please contact Linda Kumar, 303-253-4201, Gardens dance group.

We have great fun – WINDSOR MARINES AND LADIES with any questions or if you have items you dancing to show tunes, jazz, western, rock ‘n AUXILIARY will next meet on Tuesday, August would like to donate. roll and big band sounds. Our group is currently 9, at 19:00 in CENTERPOINT Please attend  DEMOCRATIC CLUB will next meet on summer break and not meeting. We will and join in this brotherhood of fellow Marines. on Wednesday, August 10, from 6:30 p.m. return in September. For more info contact Call Commandant Don Howell at 720-216-0993 to 8 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. This meeting Hillary Hutson at spicy47@comcast.net or 303will feature Colorado Senator Chris Hansen continued on page 32 919-4512.

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donations. If you want to attend the meeting where we will give them to Clothes to Kids of Denver for distribution, contact Kelli at 928-9701814.

Check out the Optimists and find out how you can help "care for kids". Contact Carol at 303363-4113 or carolb495@hotmail.com.  PING PONG is available in the COLORADO ROOM on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. All levels are welcome: beginners to advanced. Keep an eye out for future workshops! Bring your own paddle if you have one, or there are some available to use.

The WG group sew together once a month, and then we work on them at home. We donate our or Barry Georgopulos at 303-360-6302. Once time and fund our fabrics with our own money a Marine – Always a Marine. and donations. We find it very rewarding to see THE LADIES AUXILIARY supports the Marine the veterans as they receive their quilts. Often Corps, Marine families, Wounded Warriors, there are tears in everyone's eyes when the youth programs, scholarships, and a variety quilts are presented. of Marine and veteran-related programs and If you would like to get more information about activities. We are sure there are many eligible the organization or nominate a veteran to ladies (any Marine relation) in Windsor Gardens, receive a quilt, go to the website QOVF.org. and we would like to welcome you to join us Please join us on the first Friday of the month! as members of the extended Marine family.

We normally meet on the second Tuesday  REPUBLICAN CLUB: Meets the each month at 7 p.m. in CenterPoint. Our next 3rd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in meeting is Tuesday, August 9, at 7 p.m. Semper CENTERPOINT. All are welcome to attend. For Fidelis. more information, please contact Kate Flaharty at djt2017@hotmail.com or  OPTIMIST CLUB will gather ANNUAL CLUBS AND GROUPS EXPO 720-278-6670. for our lunch meeting on Wednesday, Join us at the Clubs and Groups Expo on Friday, August 12, from August 10, in CENTERPOINT EAST  RV & TENTERS CLUB 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Auditorium. Club and group representatives at 11 a.m. Our guest speaker will be meets on the 3rd Friday of every will be available to chat with you about their group in the auditorium.

Eileen Robinson from the Clothes to month in the ASPEN ROOM from 10 The Class Expo is at the same time in CenterPoint. Come and go Kids of Denver shop, which provides a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information from both expos as you please. seven school outfits per child for contact Stuart at 720-206-4184. disadvantaged children.  SIGN LANGUAGE FOR  PRIDE WINDSOR GARDENS: We We are also doing a school supply drive. We BEGINNERS GROUP meets on Tuesdays are a LGBTQ+ group and our allies.

We meet at are collecting backpacks, spiral notebooks, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE WG once a month as well as having meetups at loose leaf paper, pencils, pens, crayons, and ROOM. Join instructor Bruce as he teaches least once a week at other places.

If you would markers for underprivileged children in Denver. and explores sign language vocabulary and like to be added to our email list or would like There will be a collection box at the Activities conversational sign language. It will be a weekly more information, contact Dawn at Drsvamp2@ Desk from August 1 through August 9 for your ongoing look into this fascinating and unique aol.com or call/text 720-937-1007. language.  QUILTS OF VALOR GROUP meets  SPANISH LANGUAGE the first Friday of every month from 10 a.m. to Eagle AV, LLC EXPLORERS (BEGINNER & 2 p.m. in the SEWING ROOM. Quilts of Valor **AUTHORIZED BY WINDSOR GARDENS ASSOCIATION** INTERMEDIATE) will meet Mondays (QOV) is a nationwide organization with groups from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the EL GRAN JARDIN DISH NETWORK INTERNET in all 50 states, nine groups in Colorado and a BANQUET ROOM. Have you always wanted to 14-member group at WG. QOV’s mission is to learn Spanish? Or do you know a little bit and HOME PHONE cover service members and living veterans with want to learn more? If so, then this group is for email: matt@gr8tv4all.com comforting and healing quilts. you!

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 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 303550-5985 or jwhalen97@comcast.net or just drop in on a Tuesday and make Time4Tap!  TORAH DISCUSSION CLUB meets every Thursday, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. We are accepting new members to read and discuss the ancient Jewish Bible for a better understanding of what it means in today's society. Jewish and nonJewish residents are invited. To join, please contact Nate Khodadad at 720-989-5479.

 WARM HEARTS WARM BABIES: Would you like to help make blankets and clothing for premature and newborn infants in crisis? All material and yarn will be furnished, or you can use your own stash. We meet the second Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the SEWING ROOM. Limited seating.

Contact Barbara at Ilove2sewbarb@gmail.com to get more information.  WINDSORETTES GOLF LEAGUE: If you 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 creative folks who enjoy writing and sharing observations, ideas, and stories.  WOOD CARVERS & CRAFTERS meets every Wednesday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the ART ROOM. If you enjoy wood carving, wood burning, intarsia, scroll saw art, origami, leather crafting, leather carving, found art sculpting, steampunk art, crafting fishing flies and lures, and any other hands-on crafting, then this group is for you! If you have any questions or want more info, call Howard at 303-667-6000.

SUPPORT GROUPS  AL-ANON: Meets every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the DENVER ROOM.  ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Zoom and in-person meetings are held in the ASPEN ROOM every Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, please call Sara at 720-544-1157.

 LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP will meet IN PERSON on Monday, August 15, at 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. Please join Alexia Diaz for this interactive educational peer group. The Beyond Vision team is highly skilled, trained and knowledgeable in a variety of alternative techniques, adaptive devices and

assistive technologies for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. We will be covering different topics each month, connecting you to community resources and answering your questions.

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.

Pastor Michael and Diana Welchert have been offered and accepted a new ministry assignment at another church. Our church family would like to express our thanks to them over the last year as a vital part of our leadership team.

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

Same location since 1974.

Dependable service on most types of clocks.

Specializing in Antique Clocks.

Free Estimates in Shop - Fair Prices.

Service center for Seth Thomas, Howard Miller and Sligh.

We make house calls.

Hours: Tuesday thru Friday: 10 to 5 Saturday: 10 to 2 Closed Sunday & Monday

Our doors will continue to be open with guest speakers during our search for a new minister.

Sunday School will continue to occur in CenterPoint's All-Purpose Room at 9 a.m. and the Sunday worship service in CenterPoint at 10:30 a.m.

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LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS ¡ CENTRAL PARK THEATRE at FOUNDERS GREEN: Theatre on The Green on select Fridays and Saturdays beginning at 5:30 p.m. It’s a great way for the entire family to enjoy theatre under the stars. The stage is at 29th Ave. and Roslyn St. in the heart of the community. The August performances are: “You’re A Good Man Charlie Brown” presented in partnership with Vintage Theatre on August 12 and 13 and “Frida Kahlo and the Bravest Girl in the World” presented in partnership with Central City Opera on August 19 and 20.

Seating is available on a first come, first served basis. These shows are free.

¡ MEMORY CAFÉ is a fun place to socialize, relax and engage with people experiencing memory loss and their families/caregivers. Each cafe has a focus—such as music or art—to facilitate social connection for individuals with shared experiences. To register, email Amy DelPo at ADelpo@denverlibrary.org. Upcoming schedule: − August 2, 1:30 p.m.: Virtual, Rocky Through Time: Rocky Mountain National Park continued on page 36

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 Windsor Gardens 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.

¡ MOUNTAIN MAN FRUITS AND NUTS at WG! Friday, August 5, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Come and check out the assortment of nuts, dried fruits, snacks, chocolates and much more!

services. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot at the Activities Desk by Tuesday, August 2, space is limited.

 XFINITY EDUCATIONAL TABLE: Join Xfinity at their educational table on Wednesday, August 3, 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

 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.

September 7 appointments are also currently available for scheduling.

 WATCH REPAIR SERVICE: Batteries replacement and minor repairs on the first Friday of each month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY.  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.

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 $45 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.

SERVICES & PRODUCTS PRESENTATIONS ¡ ELDER LAW & ESTATE PLANNING SEMINAR with CHERYL TOMAN-DELATORRE of the TOMAN LAW FIRM LLC: Monday, August 8, at 1 p.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. This seminar focuses on elder law and estate planning including wills and trusts, the probate process, ways to avoid probate and the importance of living wills, health care powers of attorney and general durable powers of attorney. Cheryl Toman-DeLaTorre, Esquire, has been practicing law for 38 years. Her parents lived at Windsor Gardens. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

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Windsor Writers Theme: The Song in My Head

Velvet Headache by Pete Clark Every once in a while, a tune will begin rattling around in my head and evolve into a full-blown song from the past, running in a continuous loop. If I am lucky, the song will reach back and initiate the recall of long buried memories. Most of the time they don’t. Songs like Stout Hearted Men and You’ll Never Walk Alone are uplifting, but quickly age and make me wish they would go away. I did not know that Mairzy Doats is called an earworm. I have always heard the ditty as a group of nonsense-syllables like those used in psychological testing and research, and paid little attention to it.

I grew up with country-western music and hold a high regard for the profusion of types of music under its umbrella. I heard Cajun music, bluegrass and hillbilly. Mexican music and performers were another part of the mix along with balladeers, troubadours and others. Charlie Pride, one of my favorites, made a big mark on country-western music, as did Jim Reeves and Johnny Horton.

Unfortunately, the last two careers were cut short and the world lost much potential entertainment and enjoyment. Regrettably, I have been unable to find a radio outlet that broadcasts the old country-western, but I do have CDs and iTunes.

As for the tunes that get into my head these days, they vary from Amazing Grace to jingles, such as Plop plop, fizz fizz, oh what a

relief it is. On occasion, Gogi Grant’s The Wayward Wind rustles the turf between my ears. I love her rendition of that piece of music. Just now I have a problem with Amazing Grace. Our favorite rerun channel is featuring an ad to raise money for a homeless shelter chain that specializes in housing children. The rhythmic words of Amazing Grace flow over the ugly scenes in the ad, except for when the spokesperson is making the pitch, so Amazing Grace is in my head a lot at this time.

The tune that spends the most time in my head is Billy Grammer’s recording of Gotta Travel On. I first heard the song on a Salt Lake City radio station in 1957, while I was working seismograph out of Kemmerer, Wyoming. The lyrics seemed to work into the pattern of my life that summer. For instance. Two or three days after I arrived in Kemmerer, a brand-new, young Lincoln County Deputy Sheriff tried to arrest me for grand theft auto. I was at the home of a girl I had met at the local soda fountain, picking her up for a movie date. The girl backed me up when I said I had not yet arrived in town when the car was stolen. The thief looked just like me and I have had problems with him since. That song is welcome when it begins rattling around in my noggin. It carries me back to a warm, highly enjoyable period of my life and highlights the contrast between that time and the third decade of the twenty-first century.

Theme: That Old Shoe

No Imelda Marcos Here! by Jeanne Lee Growing up in a small house located on a dirt road with a big fenced front yard and a big garden in the back, hours spent building tunnels and roads and digging my toes into sand that was replenished in our sandbox every summer, this girl loved going bare foot during hot summers in Illinois. If shoes were needed, there were sneakers … no high-priced Nikes or Adidas back then.

Sitting here vividly visualizing that first pair of white – way too high – heels for a graduating eighth grader. Finding appropriate heels for a “triple-quint-A” foot became a challenge, but Mother reluctantly agreed to them, and my father chose to ignore that his little girl was wearing them. When the large main beam in the grade school gymnasium – where the graduation was to occur – broke, graduation was moved to the auditorium of the new high school where we would be freshmen in three months.

AWESOME…until I realized that the aisles gradually declined to the stage where we would be seated, and I had to make that trip in those heels with wobbling ankles. My mother was the secretary of the grade school and I had babysat for the principal’s kids for three years; however, I was not prepared when Mr. Boggs asked, hopefully out of the hearing of my classmates and parents, “How are the feet doing, kiddo?”, right after he presented me with my diploma!

High school, college and secretarial positions saw my feet shod in a variety of high heels from the local Kenny Shoes because there was no such thing as Jimmy Choo or Prada shoes, nor could I have afforded them. Stationed at Fort Sill, Oklahoma and Fort Hood, Texas, sandals were queen unless involved in a military event and then it was back to heels, hats and white gloves.

Nursing school followed by working on a surgical floor required white nursing shoes as the only option. No high-end tennis shoes or clogs available, nor would they have been approved. And, yes, those white shoes had to be polished every few days and even washed off if required.

Then the shoe selection started changing and the high heels were replaced by sensible pumps and flats because the high heels were no longer required and painful just as before, but common sense had finally sunk in that style did not require pain.

Retired and feet more “testy,” I boxed the heels in my closet and gave them to a shoe drive. People said, “You need to get orthotics” (I’d been wearing them for over 10 years) and others said, “You need jell insoles.” It became laughable because with all the additions to my shoe that people knew would solve my problem, there was going to be no room for my foot inside the shoe!

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RENOVATED 2BED/2BATH in Windsor Gardens. $1,750/mo. Move-in ready.

Fresh paint, new flooring, new light fixtures, new kitchen sink, and new toilet.

Rent includes – garage, heat, water, sewer, and trash. Xcel electricity is renter’s responsibility. Please call David 559-259-3817 or call Paul 720-971-3057.

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.

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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Schoenecker & Co. 303-898-3963.

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

I’LL PURCHASE YOUR CONDO! Any condition. Quick close or flexible. WG experience, Colorado Company. 470-306-2624 Chelsea Properties, LLC. ITEMS WANTED SAVE MONEY & MAKE MONEY! Donate (tax deductible) your seldom used vehicle to help single mothers in need. Hands of The Carpenter (HandsofTheCarpenter. org) 720-710-8822 Will pick your vehicle up, fix it up as appropriate, and help a single mother keep her job and drive her family safely. Breaking News: Hands has opened a new facility to serve single mothers in need from East Denver and Aurora. It is at 10401 E. Idaho Place, just north of the Havana Costco.

SERVICES

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.

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

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

I AM A BROKER for your essential services: telephone, television, identity theft 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.

PET ASSISTANCE-Could you use an assist with your pet, a walk, a trip to the vet, empty the litter box? Experience with most all animals. References on request.

Call, text or email: Rebecca 303-766-9356, rebeccarunyan@icloud DO YOU NEED TRANSPORTATION to DIA - dr. appts - personal appts – shopping? Call Katherine 303-725-9353 (WGR).

25 YEARS CAREGIVER. Very reliable, also housecleaning, good references.

Loretta Wright 720-681-7147.

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

Diane Parker 303-947-3175 WG Res.

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

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

MEJIA CLEANING: 20 years of cleaning experience. Residential, professional cleaning. Vanessa 720-334-2938 diana.valladares761.dv@gmail.com.

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.

I AM A CNA: I have worked as a caregiver for over 10 years. Please call Birekti 720-372-8035.

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− August 9, 1:30 p.m.: In person, "I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream" at Schlessman Family Branch - August 16, 1:30 p.m.: In person with the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art at Schlessman Family Branch - September 13, 1:30 p.m.: In person with Amy Sweetin at Schlessman Family Branch - September 20, 1:30 p.m.: In person, chair yoga at Schlessman Family Branch

Sign language interpreters and real-time captioning via CART are available upon request with notice of three business days to SignLanguageServices@denvergov.org or 720-913-8487. For other public accommodation requests or concerns related to a disability, go online to: DisabilityAccess@denvergov.org. ¡ SENIOR LUNCHES at the JCC. Tuesdays through Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The JCC hosts older adult lunches in partnership with Jewish Family Service. Masks required in all common areas when you are not eating or drinking. Grab and go meal option is

available. For more information, contact Rachel at rseiger@ jccdenver.org. ¡ CURRENT EVENTS DISCUSSION at the JCC. Fridays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. A weekly program that offers relevant, timely discussions on books, politics, climate change, music and more. Coffee included! Do you have a fun topic or passionate project you’d like to present to the group? Contact Rachel at rseiger@jccdenver. org to learn more.

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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 APPLIANCE REPAIR A to Z Appliance Repair Refrigerators, Stoves, Dishwashers, Disposals. Senior Discount Call Dave 303-371-4229 ATTORNEYS

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

Kirch, Rounds & Bowman PC Estate Planning/Admin, Real Estate Over 40 yrs combined legal experience www.dwkpc.net 303-671-7726

Anything Anytime Anywhere Junk removal & Estate Clean out 50% Senior Discount Taddy 303-525-5421

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

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

COMPUTERS Affordable Computer Repairs, Etc. Computers, laptops, i-Phones, i-Pads Tablets, VCRs, Roku, Errands, Etc. Monica 303-875-5837 Computer & Electronic Help by Stephen College student, grandpa lives in WG Enjoys helping seniors, plus tutoring Low fee 303-330-2272 In-Home Technology Assistance Need help and the Grandkids are gone?

Computers, Cameras, Phones, TVs, Etc. 720-244-4166 Scott or Mike ELECTRICAL SERVICES Cassidy Electrical LLC Licensed & Insured Honest, Reliable, Fair Brian 303-241-9265 Electricity Electrical Solutions LLC Licensed & Insured Electrician Seniors-Veterans Discounts Chris 720-289-7724 ESTATE SALE SERVICES Antiques & Collectables Buying Antiques & Vintage Items One free informal appraisal Bob 303-947-1748 FINANCIAL SERVICES Mortgages for Reverse Refinance Refinance with no mortgage payment And take cash out from your equity Brian Gold 303-690-5265

Express Hauling Services Appliances, Furniture. Total clean out Seniors/Veterans Discounts applied Vern 720-275-3709 Small World Hauling Moving, Hauling, Packing Commercial, Residential 720-360-7440 www.smallworldmovers.us HEALTHCARE Able Care Mobile Therapy Physical Therapist to your home Billed to Medicare B with ‘script.

Call Lynne Grieve, P. T. 719-208-1593 Kang, Ruth, DDS PC 496 S. Dayton St. Denver, CO 80247 303-360-5660 HOME CARE Diamond Care, LLC Personal Care Provider since 2004 Homemaker, Transportation Amy 720-317-7251 Elderlink Home Care, Inc. Quality Companion Care Since 1988 Help Is Just A Phone Call Away 303-734-0641 Key Home Care Agency LLC Exceptional care for loved ones Personal, In-home, and 24 hr. care Call 720-500-7730 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 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 LANAI ENCLOSURES All Pro Construction Lanai enclosures, doors & windows Warranty, quality craftmanship Al 720-569-4195 Grande Vista, Inc. Enclosed Lanais, Windows & Doors 1550 Larimer St., #454, Denver 80202 Carlos Perez 303-777-4500 Wholesale Windows LLC Enclosed lanais, windows, and doors Dependable and efficient Larry Summer 303-887-9960 continued on page 38

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S E R V I C E D I R E C T O R Y continued MOVING SERVICES

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

Retirement Home Movers 2 Men $100 per Hr. 3 Men $140 per Hr. Open 7 Days a Week 8am-8pm John 720-975-3966 Small World Movers 12 Yrs Experience-Licensed & Insured Friendly, Dependable, Polite, Efficient 303-931-6135 www.smallworldmovers@us PAINTING Handy Manny Painting Also repair walls, prep, paint Clean-up & organize with perfection 303-521-0063 – website: dancemanny.com PET SERVICES Fleur-de-lis-Kitty Care Cat Care and Claw Trimming fleurkittycare@gmail.com Donna 720-532-1019 PLUMBING Vertec Plumbing Great rates. Free Instant Quote Plumbing and Drain Cleaning www.vertecservices.com 720-298-0880 Victor E. Plumbing & Tile Book a Service call at Victoreplumbing.squarespace.com Call 405-426-5612

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PLUMBING continued

REAL ESTATE Barlow, Chad You 1st Realty TeamElevateColorado.com 720-422-1979 Braun, Dan Home Smart of Cherry Creek Helping buy & sell in WG since 1993 303-883-5881

Home Real Estate, Shirley Shideler Windsor Gardens is My Home Too! 9355 E. Center Ave. #3-A, Denver, CO 303-503-0745 shideler3@gmail.com Ingebritson, Carolyn, SRES, Realtor Your Castle Real Estate Tours Offered! 55+ Advisor 303-594-7696 carolyn@theperfectpairhom.cc Schoenecker & Co. Knowledgeable and Experienced Sell Fast for Top Dollar. WG Resident Mike 303-898-3963 WINDOW FASHION

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

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

WINDOW INSTALLATION & REPAIR

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

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.

Answers for Trivia

Trivia by Carol Brooks

1. 108 2. Thomas Nast 3. Smithsonian 4. Golden Gate Bridge 5. Yellowstone National Park

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.

Everyone is welcome!

1. How many stitches are in a baseball?

2. What political cartoonist first used the donkey and elephant as political mascots?

3. What is the world’s largest museum, education and research complex?

4. What is the most photographed bridge in the world?

5. What national park was established 150 years ago?

NO IMELDA MARCOS HERE! continued from page 35 Then the pain seemed to be the norm rather than the exception. What have become dubbed as my “Funky Summer Sandals” became my shoe of necessity when since 2002 I have had six surgeries for Morton Neuromas and – thus far – 17 stress fractures since 2014. And before you ask, NO there is no explanation for any of these anomalies; and as a woman, I will not publicly blame those high heels of my youth but may wonder about them in my solitude as I strap on the Funky Summer Sandals one more time.

PS: Notice to today’s shoe savvy girls and young ladies: Forewarned is forearmed! I’m just sayin’!

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