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.
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Ice Cream Social with Board Candidates
Thursday, September 8, 6 p.m., in person in the auditorium. Building Rep. Committee Meeting with Board Candidates
Wednesday, September 28, 3 p.m. in person in CenterPoint or via Zoom. Meeting ID: 810 5819 7719 Passcode: 724178
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Audit Committee
Friday, September 9, 9 a.m. In person in the administration office boardroom.
Board of Directors
Friday, September 23, 9:30 a.m.
Meeting ID: 865 3315 5573 Passcode: 203144
Board Election Committee
Tues., September 13, 9:30 a.m.
Meeting ID: 875 7443 0967 Passcode: 453090
Board Working Session
Wed., September 21, 9:30 a.m.
Meeting ID: 841 4804 1572 Passcode: 460982
Building Rep. Zone Committee Thurs., September 15, 9:30 a.m.
Meeting ID: 845 6532 1912 Passcode: 477290
Community Life Committee
Meeting ID: 864 8158 5248
Friday, September 16, 9:30 a.m.
Passcode: 626014
Community Response Committee Wed., September 14, 10 a.m.
Meeting ID: 830 2224 8896
Finance Committee
Meeting ID: 850 0508 1371
Golf Committee
Meeting ID: 893 9063 1989
Policy Committee
Meeting ID: 873 9431 2000
Public Relations Committee
Meeting ID: 816 3347 3345
Revenue Exploration Committee
Meeting ID: 879 4948 1198
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
CORRECTION: In the August 2022 issue, in a letter concerning the WG Drama Club’s production of “Murder by Indecision," the name of one of the actors was listed incorrectly. The name Cindy Peterson was incorrect; the correct name is Cindy Peters.
Paying It Forward
Today, August 11, 2022, I was blessed and humbled by an anonymous act of kindness. A special thanks to the earthly angel who left me the gift!
Passcode: 534763
Friday, September 16, 11 a.m.
Passcode: 785889
Tuesday, September 13, 1 p.m.
Passcode: 860628
Wed., September 14, 10 a.m.
Passcode: 013235
Thurs., September 8, 9:30 a.m.
Passcode: 709253
Thursday, September 8, 11 a.m.
Passcode: 596121
Association Offices Closed
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
When I returned to my car after shopping at my local King Soopers, I found a purple 3x5 card folded in half with a large blue paper clip attached. When I unfolded the card, I found a note with a "Shine your Light" sticker and a message, "Thank you for being here today. Your life has meaning! Next meal on me..." Also enclosed was a $20 bill! Since God has already provided me with my next meal, I will be paying it forward by donating the $20 with a copy of the note I received. So, when we think all we ever see or hear is sad or negative news, let's remember there are still people who provide "Random Acts of Kindness"!
Even if you cannot or do not wish to provide money to others there are many ways to pay it forward and to give someone a "Random Act of Kindness"! Two examples come to mind:
1. If you are going shopping and your grocery store is offering a buy one get one free or 2 for 1 (such as bags of potatoes) and you know you can only use one, pick up the 2nd bag and offer it to a neighbor who needs potatoes, etc.
2. If you know you will be going shopping, consider pre-making and bagging PB&J or cheese sandwiches the night before. When you go out shopping you can provide those pre-made sandwiches to the people asking for money.
Please remember we all can pay it forward by giving someone a "Random Act of Kindness"!
K S Stout
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Board of Directors: Meet the Candidates
We have six candidates running for two openings on the 2023 Board of Directors: Ron Baldwin, Carol Brooks, Karen Heineman, Blake Huber, Mike Lopez and Mike Powl. The community is invited to a Meet the Candidates ice cream social on Thursday, September 8, at 6 p.m. in the auditorium. This is a casual event and an opportunity for owners to meet the candidates and current board members, ask questions,
and enjoy an ice cream treat. A formal Meet the Candidates event will occur during the BRC meeting on Wednesday, September 28, at 3 p.m. in CenterPoint. Special guest Dominic Dezzutti will moderate. Residents are encouraged to submit questions for the candidates in advance by emailing Patricia Frawley at pfrawley@wgamail.com or at the door prior to the start of the event.
BOARD CANDIDATE RESUMES
My name is Ronald "Ron" Baldwin. I am a retired federal employee after working 30 years for the Veterans Administration (VA). I am also a veteran of the Vietnam era. During my employment with the VA, I supervised up to 100 plus employees. As Chief of Food Production at the VA I worked within a 1.2 million dollar annual budget which required advance planning up to 45 days.
After moving to Colorado, I worked on staff at the Cracker Barrel Restaurant in Colorado Springs during their opening season in the late 1990s. Also, I worked at Fitzsimmons Hospital for a short time for a contractor. I then went to work for Axis, a commercial property management company.
My most recent employment was as Maintenance Manager for a high-rise apartment building located in the Capitol Hill neighborhood, formerly known as the Safari Club. I was employed there for approximately 14 years. My duties involved light maintenance of the property and minor repairs as required. When the property was sold, I decided to retire for the second time. The buildings were sold and the corporate office was moved to Vancouver, British Columbia.
I am currently enjoying my life of leisure and have made many new friends. My reason for interest in a board position is to further my involvement in community life and building good relationships within the community.
I am the third child of 15 siblings, having 7 brothers and 7 sisters. That is the basis for having pretty good negotiating skills.
I value your consideration for this position and look forward to being a part of this process.
y Native Coloradan
y Graduated from East High School
y Bachelor’s Degree from University of Colorado, Denver Center, English Literature major.
“We are at our best when we serve others.” ~ Margaret
Mead
CAROL BROOKS
y Retired after being self-employed as an Executive Director for multiple professional associations.
On a personal note:
y Lived in Windsor Gardens for 18 years
y Blended family consists of 5 grown children, 11 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren
y Traveled extensively – toured on six continents
y Hobbies are yoga, walking, and learning Windsor Gardens activities:
y Building Representative, Building 78
y Optimist Club - past president and currently on the Board of Directors
y Coordinator of the monthly Trivia
y Write “Trivia” monthly in Windsor Life Other Activities:
y President of a homeowner’s association – 12 years
y Managed a small office condominium association – 22 years
In anticipation of running for the Board, I have attended most of the Committee and Board meetings this year. I am well aware of the issues and challenges facing the association. I think that knowledge will be of value in contributing to future decisions for Windsor Gardens.
As the population ages and demographics change, I would like to participate in the decisions that will ensure that Windsor Gardens remains the premier association that it is today.
I look forward to hearing your ideas and discussing continued improvements with you.
I am asking for your vote so I may have the opportunity to serve you.
I believe that living in a community means getting involved and learning what your community is all about!
My professional experience as a senior living community marketing director has provided a unique perspective on life within a retirement community.
My life experience as an adult child of a parent who lived in a senior independent living apartment for eighteen years has provided me with knowledge on a more personal level.
When my husband Ron and I decided to retire from Iowa to Colorado to be nearer family, it was an easy decision to make Windsor Gardens our home, and it would an honor to serve on the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Halcyon House, A Wesley Life Community, Washington, Iowa, 2009-2015
Director of Marketing in Areas of Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Support and Long-term Care
Reader's Digest, Fairfield, Iowa, 2004-2009
Marketing Account Executive - Canada
Sales & Marketing Career Also Included:
Lucent Technologies Bell Labs Innovations, Symbol Technologies, Tektronix, Inc., Fairbanks Daily News, Alaska, Waterloo Daily Courier, Iowa
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE OR LEADERSHIP
Washington Chamber of Commerce, Washington, Iowa
President 2014-2015
Vice President 2013-2014
Board Member 2009-2013
Kiwanis Internation, Washington, Iowa Member 2009-2011
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RONALD "RON" BALDWIN
KAREN HEINEMAN
KAREN HEINEMAN continued on page 5
Board Election Voting: September 26 through October 7
BALLOT MAILINGS
The association will begin mailing ballots, ballot envelopes, and candidate resumes to non-resident owners on September 19 and to resident owners beginning September 21.
VOTING PERIOD
Board election ballots may be returned to the association office September 26 through October 7. The office is open 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays. Ballots may be returned no later than 3 p.m. on Friday, October 7.
BOARD CANDIDATE RESUMES continued
Blake Huber has been a resident of Denver for about 15 years and a Windsor Gardens resident for over 12 years. As he is a Denver resident by choice, he has been very motivated to help make Denver and Windsor Gardens a great place to live.
He has had a career in management for over 40 years. He’s owned his own business for 10 years, managed a motel, 1000 low income and senior citizen apartments all over the state of Kansas (with an annual budget of $4.5 million in today’s dollars), and a team of network engineers. Prior to retirement he worked as a fraud investigator.
He hopes his broad scope of experiences will be of value to the Board of Directors at Windsor Gardens.
KAREN HEINEMAN continued from page 4
Lions Club International, Richland, Iowa
Member 2015-2018
Rotary International, Washington, Iowa
Member 2014-2015
Quester's Preservation & Restoration Organization, Washington, Iowa
Member 2012-2015
Fairfield Professional Business Women's Organization, Fairfield, Iowa.
Member 2001-2004
Leadership Washington
An intensive nine-session program designed to educate civic-minded individuals about current issues and concerns facing Washington, Iowa.
IMLC – ELCA, Locally Attended Church, Washington, Iowa 2002-2020
Congregational Council, Mutual Ministry, Worship & Evangelism Committee
Hi neighbors!
Windsor Gardens is near and dear to my heart. I hope it is for you too. I enjoy the gardens, play golf when I can and relax in CenterPoint when I want to see others rushing around. This is home.
I grew up just a few miles away in Aurora and then in Denver Mayfair. My father was an instructor at Lowry Air Force Base. My mother worked at Fitzsimmons Army Hospital as a nurse. I was born the year that ground was broken for Windsor Gardens. What brought me here was the search for a safe place for my dad after mom passed. When I downsized I looked at only one place to live. I’ve been a resident now for six happy years with an expectation for many more.
For the past three years I have served the Windsor Gardens community as a Board Member. My primary responsibility has been to chair the finance committee and serve as your treasurer. It is a responsibility I have enjoyed. I keep a copy of the homeowner’s allocation at the front of my notes to remind me of the sacrifice we make each month to live here. In these three years, we have weathered a pandemic, opened a restaurant and dealt with so many challenges to our community. In the next three years I am certain that we will confront more challenges. But I have learned in this time of service that when we gather together as one community that we can overcome them all.
My qualifications for the board include an engineering degree from MIT and an MBA from the University of Michigan Ann Arbor – another beautiful place. I have managed my own business, helped raise three kids –still waiting on grand kids, dogs only so far –and have given up travel to spend time with my cat companion, George. I am excited about the opportunity as a board member to make WG a home you can be proud of.
Hello, my name is Mike Powl and I am a candidate for your Board of Directors here at Windsor Gardens.
My wife Peggy and I became a part of the Windsor Gardens community in September of last year. We have lived in other condominium communities but none as well managed as Windsor Gardens.
My reasons for wanting to serve on your Board of Directors are that I believe my 40 plus years in the utility industry (power, telephone, cable TV, fiber optics, cellular and internet) will be of value when working with such providers. Additionally, my wife and I owned and operated a property management company consisting of 7 communities with over 700 units. We also managed a large church with 3500 families. We recommended to each of our communities 3 basic principles we believe are essential to maintaining a cohesive community. They are: to preserve, to protect and to enhance.
We here at Windsor Gardens live in a unique community that was well planned, developed and built.
It will take all of us to ensure that we preserve, protect and enhance Windsor Gardens over the next 60 years.
Thank you for taking of your valuable time to read my resume and my thoughts. I would certainly appreciate your vote.
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BLAKE HUBER
MIKE LOPEZ
MICHAEL "MIKE" POWL
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WG Board in Motion
On August 15, 2022, the WG Board of Directors approved via electronic vote:
A motion to provide the association’s gas consultant approval to proceed with a three-year hedge by purchasing 30% of the estimated natural gas for winter consumption to ensure supply at the best market price available.
At their meeting on August 24, 2022, the board approved the following motions:
Architectural Review Committee to forward the amended Common Elements Decorations Policy to the Policy Committee for further review.
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 August insurance loan payment from the operating account.)
Long Range Planning & Innovation Committee motion to proceed with the pilot phase presented by Crosslayer for Wi-Fi connectivity and work with the Finance Committee regarding funding of the project.
Policy Committee motion to send the modified version of the Covenant and Rule Enforcement Procedure to the board of directors for final approval.
Motion to not return the "Eternal Youth" statute to the tower and to explore alternative monumentation for the Alameda entry island.
Motion to appoint Cristy Reid as Building Rep and Rufus Lovett as Alternate Rep in Building 15 and to appoint Jackie Blount as Alternate Rep in Building 57.
Motion to adopt the Covenant and Rule Enforcement Procedure and Collection Policy and Procedure as revised.
Motion to approve the two change orders for the Underground Garage Project for Parking Lots 25 and 26.
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4) As a result of classes in environmental stewardship, changes were made with insecticides, fertilization and even the use of ladybugs to help remove aphids.
5) Additionally, changes were made to the underground garage heating systems to use carbon monoxide sensors to alert the pumps to pull carbon monoxide out and pump fresh air in.
6) Windsor Gardens has been experimenting with reflective roof materials which has resulted in a temperature difference of up to 120 degrees between the dark roofs and the new white roofs. This should
result in lower cooling costs within the units. The new material also has a longer lifespan.
7) In the grounds department, rejuvenation pruning, drip lines, the installation of native plants and the addition of the “Add a Zone” project have improved both the efficiency and the looks of our beautiful property.
I hope this summary has been informative. Enjoy the last of our Colorado summer!
Welcome to Our New Neighbors
Upcoming New Resident Orientations
The association's administrative office will be holding several new resident orientation meetings this month. One session will be held via Zoom and the others will be in-person in the administrative office.
In-Person Orientations
Thursday, September 8, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Tuesday, September 13, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, September 22, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Tuesday, September 27, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Administrative Office, 595 S. Clinton St, Denver, CO 80247
For in-person orientations, please contact Karen Arellano at 720-862-1512 or karellano@wgamail.com.
Zoom Orientation
Tuesday, September 6, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Join by computer: Go to www.zoom.com. Click “Join a meeting”.Enter the meeting ID: 885 1494 9426 and passcode: 965605
Join by phone:
1. Call 669-900-9128 or 720-928-9299.
2. When prompted enter the Meeting ID: 885 1494 9426 #
3. When prompted to enter a Participant ID, just hit #
4. When prompted enter the Password: 965605 #
5. You will then be put on hold for the host to allow you to join.
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Bldg Name From 3 Elizabeth Espinosa Denver, CO 9 Cindy Cash & Neal Reynolds Henderson, CO 10 Rowan White Salt Lake City, UT 22 Kathleen Varnado Westminster, CO 22 Jerry Davis Westminster, CO 40 Eric Ray Denver, CO 43 Theresa Madden Hays, KS 44 Zdenka Mueller Hudson, CO
Bldg Name From 46 David Porter Denver, CO 53 Denise & Gary Flanders Detroit, MI 58 Lynda Markewitz Atlantic Beach, NC 58 John Markewitz Portland, OR 60 Kenneth Fredrickson Pueblo City, CO 65 Debra Schuch Denver, CO 84 James Gregory Apalachicola, FL
From the General Manager
Rebecca Zazueta
ELEVATOR SERVICE CALLS FOR ITEMS DROPPED IN THE ELEVATOR PITS
There is a new process to retrieve keys, cell phones, or any other items that fall into the building elevator pits. Typically, this is an accidental occurrence, and the resident will contact community response for assistance. Unfortunately, community response officers are no longer allowed to go into the elevator pits due to safety concerns. This means that all items that fall into the elevator pit must be retrieved by the elevator mechanic. When keys or cell phones drop into the elevator pit, residents will be asked if they can wait for the item to be retrieved when the elevator company is on-site. Their regularly scheduled visits typically occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If it is not possible to wait, the elevator company will be called, and the owner will be billed for the service call. The pricing varies depending on when the mechanic is called. Weekends, holidays or after-hours
calls can be very expense and potentially a few hundred dollars. The best way to avoid this expense is to wait until the elevator mechanic is scheduled for a regular visit.
We understand it's important to always have keys and cell phones with you and that the situation may be unavoidable. In these scenarios, community response will contact the elevator company to request service on your behalf and you will be billed for the service call. To help alleviate the stress of having to wait for your item to be retrieved, keep an extra set of unit keys on file with community response and an extra mailbox and car key at home. And to avoid the potential of dropping items, always remember to keep your hands free and put your keys and cell phone in a safe place before entering or exiting the elevator.
WI-FI PROJECT – PILOT PHASE APPROVED BY THE BOARD
The board of directors approved a proposal to move forward with a pilot phase for the community-wide Wi-Fi project. This is a project the Long-Range Planning and Innovation Committee has been working on since April 2021. The primary focus of the project is to improve facilities management. The committee has identified a contractor, Crosslayer, who is prepared to install a private Wi-Fi network for the community.
Crosslayer’s project will provide the connectivity that is needed for new facility management technology to be implemented in the association. Examples of possible technology for facilities management include a new work order system and handheld devices for maintenance staff, irrigation controls and boiler monitoring. It is important to clarify that these systems are not part of Crosslayer’s proposal, which is to install the Wi-Fi network only. Once this has been completed, the association will need to identify and deploy the new technology to use for facilities management. The connectivity is first, and the technology and solutions are second. The community-wide Wi-Fi network is a large and expensive project for the association, with current cost
projections at $3 million dollars. The goal of the pilot phase is to evaluate and validate the value of the project.
The pilot phase includes installation at the maintenance facility, the community center, one 2-story building, one 4-story building with an underground garage, one 4-story building without an underground garage and a row of townhouses. The buildings tentatively identified for the pilot program are 17, 26, 58 and 76. The pilot phase does not include the units within these buildings and is primarily an exterior installation with some common area installation inside of the buildings. The total cost for Crosslayer’s pilot phase is $528,000, plus monthly management and internet fees of approximately $23,000.
The next step for the pilot phase will be contract negotiations and determining how to fund the project. The contract negotiations will be managed by the board and recommendations for funding the project will be discussed by the finance committee. Meeting minutes from prior Long-Range Planning and Innovation Committee meetings are available on the association’s website under the Resource Center tab, committees’ folder.
RECYCLING PROBLEMS CONTINUE
Windsor Gardens continues to receive reports of overflowing recycling dumpsters. August is the second month in a row that we have received an invoice for the additional service fees associated with the overflowing dumpsters. Recycling is unlikely to be discontinued entirely and legislation requiring multifamily communities to recycle may be a ballot issue we see sooner rather than later.
The association will continue to work on recycling issues through education and providing a quick glance information list for people moving in and out of the community. The list will include reminders about breaking down moving boxes before recycling them, that visible dumpsters in parking lots are for recycling only, and large items such as TVs, mattresses, construction debris and appliances must be disposed of off-site by the resident.
Three additional recycling dumpsters will be added to the community soon. Unfortunately, there are no ideal locations, so they will likely be installed in the back of parking lots along the High Line Canal. Residents who find their typical dumpster overflowing are asked to find another dumpster to use that is not full and available for use.
Recycling is an important component of living at Windsor Gardens and despite the challenges we face, it is important to work together to make it a successful program.
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From the General Manager continued
ADOPTION OF COLLECTION PROCEDURE AND POLICY AND COVENANT AND RULE ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE
In accordance with the Homeowners’ Association Board Accountability and Transparency Bill signed into Colorado law on June 3, 2022, the board of directors adopted a new Collection Procedure and Policy and Covenant and Rule Enforcement Procedure.
The state provided a short time-frame for homeowner associations to become compliant. In response, the WG Policy Committee and Board of Directors went straight to work to make the necessary changes to existing policy and procedures, and published draft rewrites of both documents in the August Windsor Life for owner comment, as required by the association’s policy for adopting and amending policies, procedures and rules. Both policy and procedures became effective on August 24, just 14 days after the law went into effect on August 10.
Comments were received prior to adoption on the Covenant and Rule Enforcement Procedure, primarily regarding the order in which the procedure was written. The procedure was reformatted for reading ease. It was also revised to include examples of a threat to public safety or health, criteria to determine if a written complaint is justified, and a written complaint form for resident use.
No significant comments were received regarding the Collection Policy and Procedure prior to adoption; however, a delinquency notice will be sent when an account is 60 days delinquent rather than 30 days because statements are issued every month to anyone who has a balance due on their account. A second notice will be sent at 90 days delinquent and prior to the board deciding to transition the account to a collection agency or attorney for legal remedies.
The administrative staff is currently working to modify our processes for informing owners of balances owed on their association accounts, as well as covenant and rule violations. Beginning in September, owners will begin to see the changes in our notification process and will likely wonder why multiple notifications are being received. The new law requires this duplication of notices to ensure that the owner is aware of the issue that needs to be resolved.
For balance due notifications or delinquent assessment payments, the process will generally look like this:
1. Assessments are due on the first day of each month and the grace period is now extended to the 15th of each month. A late charge of $20 will be assessed on the 16th day of the month on balances over $250, and interest, that does not exceed 8% per annum, will also be charged on accounts that are 60 days or more delinquent. These fees are charged automatically without notice to the owner.
2. On or around the 30th of each month, all owners with a balance on their account will receive a copy of their account statement by mail and by email if an email address has been provided to the association by the owner for communication. This means even if you have a minimal balance of $1 on your account, you will receive a statement each month until the balance is resolved.
3. When an account is 60 days delinquent, the owner will receive a statement and a delinquency notice sent by first class mail and email if an email address has been provided to the association by the owner for communication.
4. When an account is 90 days delinquent, the owner will receive a statement and a second delinquency notice sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, first class mail and email if an email address has been provided to the association by the owner for communication. The cost of the certified return receipt mailing will be charged to the owner’s account.
In the case of a covenant or rule violation, notification requirements are specific to the type of violation.
For a threat of public safety or health, the notice of violation must be hand-delivered, sent by first class mail or emailed if an email address has been provided to the association by the owner for communication. The association can also send a text message. Examples of a threat of public safety or health may include poor unit conditions, incidents involving fire, flood, blood or safety issues involving a resident or the building.
For violations that do not threaten public safety or health, the notice will be sent by certified mail, return receipt requested, and by hand delivery, first class mail or email if an email address has been provided to the association by the owner for communication. The association can also send a text message. The cost of the certified return receipt mailing will be charged to the owner’s account.
The newly adopted Collection Procedure and Policy and Covenant and Rule Enforcement Procedure have many new requirements for the association to follow such as application of payments received from owners, offering 18-month payment plans on past due balances, incorporating specific details and information within delinquency notices and violation letters to owners, fine limitations, and board authorization for transitioning delinquent accounts or violations to an attorney to pursue legal remedies. I encourage owners to familiarize themselves with this newly adopted policy and procedures and to contact the administrative office if you have questions or concerns. All the associations policies and procedures are available on our website under the Resource Center tab, policies folder.
INFORMATION ABOUT WINDOW WASHING
Bedroom window washing is scheduled to begin Tuesday, September 6, and continue throughout the month.
Screen removal information will be distributed by the maintenance department soon. Those who cannot remove their bedroom window screens may sign up for assistance. The maintenance staff will remove the bedroom window screens from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. the day before the window washing (or the Friday before if the washing is scheduled for Monday). The staff will reinstall the window screens the day after the window washing between 12:30 p.m. and 4 p.m.
The window washing company has moved away from using ladders due to liability concerns and staff shortages. Last year we received complaints about spots and streaking on upper windows as well as areas that cannot be reached with the poles that are used. The process will be similar this year and it may not be possible to reach every corner as they once did with the ladders. Please contact the administrative office with any concerns, and the staff will collect notes and provide the information to the window washing company daily. The contractor will do their best to address any complaints they receive.
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Estephany Vela
New Receptionist
From Liz Nickel, WG Office Manager
Our newest receptionist, Estephany Vela, has been with us for a few months. Estephany has eight years of experience in customer service and does volunteer work with children in school and Sunday school. She loves helping people, is very patient and enjoys solving problems. She is bilingual and fluent in both English and Spanish. In her free time, she likes working with her hands, building things, painting and reading.”
Let’s warmly welcome Estephany to our community!
Top Things to Know When Moving In and Moving Out of WG
The association has developed a list of the top things that need to be communicated with new residents moving into Windsor Gardens and another list for residents who are moving out. The list for moving in will be given to new residents at the association orientations. And when the time comes, building representatives may give the moving out list to residents who are moving out of their building. Copies of these lists follow.
Moving In – List of Things New Residents Need to Know
Welcome to Windsor Gardens! We realize there is a lot of information to review prior to moving into Windsor Gardens, so we have prepared a list of things you should know about moving into the community. We hope this at-a-glance list will help you have a successful move in.
1. Contact your building representative with the date and time of your move in.
2. Moving blankets or other protective coverings (supplied by the resident) must be used to protect the elevator, walls, doors, windows and all other building surfaces.
3. Building security door must be monitored at all times during move in.
4. Leave a note in the window of the moving truck with contact and location information in case the truck needs to be moved.
5. Recycle items in dumpsters located in the parking lots. Remember to breakdown cardboard boxes.
6. All dumpsters in parking lots are recycling dumpsters; there are no trash dumpsters. Trash is picked up from the buildings twice a week. Items must be bagged before placing in the trash chute.
7. Oversized trash such as mattresses, furniture, appliances, construction debris, etc., is the resident’s responsibility and must be removed from the unit and community by either the resident or a third party at the owner’s expense. Do not dump in or by the recycling dumpsters or leave items in the laundry room or by the trash room door. The association is charged for dumped items, which is an expense to owners.
8. Laundry times are scheduled through the building representative.
9. Quiet hours at Windsor Gardens are from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
10. Smoking is not permitted in common areas or lanais; odors should not permeate into other units.
11. Complete the gold emergency data sheet and return to the Community Response Office with an extra set of keys (building and condo keys).
12. The white emergency medical information form should be completed and placed in the pink envelope and on the front of your refrigerator or freezer.
13. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6-feet when outside of the unit. Pet owners are responsible to have their own dog poop bags and clean up after their pet.
14. Programming your name and telephone number into the intercom for the building is done through a work order by the administration office.
15. Mailboxes are located in the lobbies or near the front door for two-story buildings. Residents must contact the Sullivan Post Office and provide their Windsor Gardens address. The Sullivan Post Office is located at 8700 East Jefferson Avenue, Denver CO 80237. The post office phone number is 303-221-5209.
16. Xcel Energy must be contacted by the resident to start electricity services inside their unit. Call 800-895-1999.
Moving Out – List of Things Residents Need to Know
Thank you for informing us that you will be moving out of Windsor Gardens. To ensure a smooth move out, we are providing you with a list of move out reminders and important information.
1. Contact your building representative with the date and time of your move out.
2. Moving blankets or other protective coverings (supplied by the resident) must be used to protect the elevator, walls, doors, windows and all other building surfaces.
3. Building security door must be monitored at all times during move out.
4. Leave a note in the window of the moving truck with contact and location information in case the truck needs to be moved.
5. Oversized trash such as mattresses, furniture, appliances, construction debris, etc., is the resident’s responsibility and must be removed from the unit and community by either the resident or a third party at the owner’s expense. Do not dump in or by the recycling bins or leave items in the laundry room or by the trash room door. The association is charged for dumped items, which is an expense to owners.
6. All dumpsters in parking lots are recycling dumpsters. There are no trash dumpsters. Trash is picked up from the buildings twice a week. Items must be bagged before placing in the trash chute.
7. Keys (building, condo, mailbox, locker and cowboy storage) and garage remotes should be given to new owner at the closing or left in the unit for the landlord.
8. Parking stall/garage should be cleaned out including storage lockers in garages and in the building storage rooms.
9. Notify the administration office that you are moving; provide your forwarding address.
10. Notify the post office, Xcel Energy, and your internet, landline/ telephone and television providers that you are moving.
11. Lock the unit door when you leave.
12. Quiet hours at Windsor Gardens are from 10 p.m. to 8 a.m.
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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
September 6 78,80,82,84
Wednesday, September 7 62,64,66,68
Thursday, September 8 58,59,60,63,65
Friday, September 9 53,55,57,61,74,76
Monday, September 12 50,52,54,56,70,72
Tuesday, September 13 42,44,46,48
Wednesday, September 14 45,47,49,51
Thursday, September 15 32,36,38,40
Friday, September 16 37,39,41,43
Monday, September 19 22,24,27,28,30,34
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 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.
If you have Covid or flu-like symptoms, the maintenance staff will not enter units to remove the screens.
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 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. one day prior to the scheduled window washing or the Friday before if the washing is scheduled for Monday. Please note the time change from last month's issue. 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 live in the townhomes, you will need to call the office three days prior to your window cleaning to schedule your screen removal. 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.
Maintenance & Grounds Updates
From Rebecca Zazueta, General Manager
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Underground Garage Project: We have two contractors working on the excavation, waterproofing and post tension repairs located in front of building 66 and behind building 84. We are also excavating the wall that runs north-south between buildings 82 and 84. We have drainage products in stock and are waiting for backfill materials to arrive. Change orders were received and approved by the board to increase funding allocations for authorized work for UGG 25 and 26 and a decision has been made to proceed with additional waterproofing between 80 and 82 where known leaking exists.
Roof Replacements: Roof and gutter replacements are complete at buildings 4 and 32. The roof replacement for building 5 is also complete. Gutter installation is underway for building 10 and building 5 is next. Roof replacements have gone well this year. We have added a recoating project for building 16 and are finalizing these details now.
Technology Wi-Fi Project: The board has approved a proposal from Crosslayer to proceed with a pilot project for a communitywide Wi-Fi network, which will include the community buildings, warehouse, one 2-story building, one 4-story building with an underground garage, one 4-story building without an underground garage and a row of townhouses.
The cost of the pilot phase is $528,000, plus up to $23,000 in monthly internet and maintenance/service fees. Contract negotiation is the next step.
Boiler Replacement: Buildings 53, 63, 23 and 44 are complete. We are finishing building 42 and will move to 55 as the last boiler replacement for the year.
ADDITIONAL PROJECTS
Structural Repairs for Lanais, Building 9: A building meeting was held at the end of July to discuss the project with residents. The project started with caisson installation from outside the lanais. The project will move indoors next.
Garage Door Replacement: New entrance and exit doors were installed on the East Center Avenue entry/exit for underground garage 24. These were originally ordered in November 2021 and were on back order for several months.
HALLWAY REDECORATING PROJECT
Carpet has been installed in building 82.
Carpet has been installed and lighting is complete in building 7.
Carpet installation is nearing completion and lighting is complete in building 13.
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DATE BUILDINGS
Tuesday,
4,6,8,10,12
1,2,5,11,17,19,23,29
3,7,9,13,15,21,25
Tuesday, September 20 14,16,18,20,26 Wednesday, September 21
Thursday, September 22
Friday, September 23
MAINTENANCE & GROUNDS UPDATES continued on page 13
By Tammy Tafoya-Paredes, Business Manager
Power Outages
Power outages can happen occasionally at WG, and it is important to be prepared. During an outage, please try to stay home. Always keep you cell phone charged and have flashlights ready to be used. Have emergency supplies on hand if you’re an oxygen user and a batteryoperated radio will allow you to receive emergency notifications in the case of weather-related power outages. Below are some crucial safety measures for when your power is out.
Reporting Power Outages
Power outages need to be reported to Xcel Energy – NOT to Community Response. You can report an outage to Xcel by:
Calling 1-800-895-1999,
Texting OUT to 98936 or
Going online: https://co.my.xcelenergy.com/s/outage-safety
Emergency Lighting
In the event of a power failure, the emergency lighting will automatically be activated. The emergency lights in the building hallways and inside the stairwells only last a short amount of time, approximately 90 minutes. It’s essential to prepare for when you may be stuck without electricity in your building. Figuring out how to light a room after the power is out can be a frustrating and hazardous challenge. Keep flashlights stored in an easily accessible place, purchase some LED lights and do not rely on a potentially dangerous items such as candles to light up your unit.
Elevators Affected by Power Outages
All elevators rely on an electric power supply to operate properly. When the power goes out, the elevators will stop working. The elevators also have a battery-operated lowering system. This system activates as soon as the power is lost and typically allows the elevator to return to the first floors. This happens because elevators are equipped with electromagnet brakes. The lights in the cab and the panel lights will go out but emergency lights will come on. Here is what you need to know if you are in an elevator if there is a power outage:
If you are in an elevator when a power outage occurs, use the call button to request assistance. The call button is monitored by
a 24/7 call center, and they will contact the fire department, and, when possible, Community Response. The call button is tested regularly and should work in most cases. There is also a bell inside the elevator This bell is intended to alert a neighbor that help is needed.
Carry a cell phone with you and know how to access your phone’s flashlight. In the event the elevator becomes dark, or the call button is not working, it will be helpful.
Stay calm and know that help is on the way. We have 51 elevators on WG property. It may take a few minutes for help to arrive as emergency personnel may have several elevator entrapments to respond to.
Opening and Closing Garage Doors
If you need to open or close your garage during a power outage, it can be done, but many residents may need assistance from Community Response. Almost all garage doors feature a manual release function to bypass the opening mechanism during power outages or in case the motor malfunctions or a garage door remote breaks. Underground garages are not typically impacted by power outages and remain fully functional as they are wired to a generator.
Contacting Community Response
Our current phone and radio system relies on electrical power. When there is a community-wide electrical outage, the Community Response (CR) lines will not work. If you are experiencing a true emergency during a power outage, please call 911 first. If your power is out, it does not necessarily mean the CR radios are down as Windsor Gardens is a large community and sometimes a power outage does not impact all the buildings or the radios. If you try to reach CR and the call does not go through, it means one of two things: 1) Their radios are down because of the power outage OR 2) they are getting a high volume of calls because of the power outage. Do not call CR if there is not a true emergency; non-emergency calls keep the CR phone lines busy and potentially prevent them from receiving a call from a resident who is experiencing a real emergency.
Homeowner’s Insurance Liability Coverage
Every WG owner is advised to purchase homeowner’s insurance, an HO6 policy, for their unit. HO6 policies have several components, but the focus of this article is the personal liability portion, titled Coverage E under your policy. This component covers your legal responsibility for bodily injury or property damage caused to the people inside of your unit or away from your unit. This coverage typically provides defense costs up to the limit of the policy.
An example of a bodily injury claim: a neighbor comes for a visit in your unit and your dog bites them causing injury. Or perhaps your dog jumped up to greet the neighbor, and in doing so, knocked the neighbor down which resulted in an injury. Accidents happen, so it is important to have appropriate insurance in place.
The association recommends that each owner obtain liability insurance covering, at a minimum, the following:
Liability of the owner to pay deductibles under the association’s insurance policy for any cause of loss that is the owner’s responsibility, which includes pipes that serve exclusively one unit;
Damage to the common elements caused by the negligent or willful act or omission or misconduct of an owner, or the owner’s agents, employees, guests or other invitees, including, but not limited to, damage from water overflowing from a tub or water damage from a dishwasher or hose; and
General liability within the unit and on the limited common elements
Please note, for purposes of allocating deductibles, damages resulting from the following shall be deemed to be negligence or willful misconduct:
Overflowing tubs, sinks, toilets.
Defective tub overflows or defective gaskets.
Broken toilet seals, wax rings.
Leaking pipes and stop valves under sinks or toilets (supply lines). LIABILITY COVERAGE continued on page 13
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Down to Earth
From Dana Cusack, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor
WATER CONSERVATION AT WG
Some of you might have noticed a change in the sprinkler run times and days. The reason for the change can be traced back to 1988 when Windsor Gardens was known as one of the largest water consumers in Denver. We have been working for many years to conserve the precious liquid that is so vital to our lawns and plant life. In 2005, an irrigation program was created to meet the new restrictions Denver water had implemented during an extended drought. The program required us to only use 18 inches of water per square foot of turf per season. Our sprinklers were programmed to water about two-thirds of the zones every third day and for the zones that were considered sunny every other day.
We have been using the same program with a few adjustments for 17 years, but the last couple of years the program has had faults due to a drop in water pressure coming into the property from the Denver main water line. In the past, we were able to water three to four zones per set of buildings at the same time but now there is only enough water volume to water one zone at time per building section. The watering window at night has lengthened significantly in some of the bigger sections, requiring the use of three or more time clocks to make sure only one zone is running at a time.
Windsor Gardens has been able to cut our water use by more than half since 1988 using a variety of measures. Some of you may remember “The Great Toilet Swap” in 2010 when over 2000 toilets were replaced with low-flow toilets. Faucets have been restricted to a flow of 1.5 gallons a minute, down from 5 gallons a minute, and more efficient clothes washers have been installed. And the grounds department has made many changes to the irrigation system over the years including installing drip irrigation wherever possible, using plants that require less water and removing areas of turf to create planting beds. The biggest step we took was installing flower bed zones, which saved millions of gallons of water the first year and every year following. We also installed a gadget called “Add-A-Zone” that allowed us to operate two different zone valves with just one zone wire. Before we installed them, we used the turf zones to water the flower beds, and those zones run up to 40 sprinkler heads at a time and with each head putting out 3.8 gallons a minute. After the Add-A-Zones were installed the flower bed zones were cut to just four heads with quarter nozzles, so just the same as only one head at 3.8 gallons a minute. Everybody has contributed to this effort to conserve our water, but we need to remain vigilant about finding new ways to save this precious resource.
MAINTENANCE & GROUNDS UPDATES continued from page 11
PAINT DEPARTMENT
Hallway Painting Project: Building 5 is scheduled to begin.
Exterior Painting: Building 36 is nearing completion. Buildings 40 and 46 are in progress. Striping of parking lots is in progress.
Unit Doors: Work is in progress.
Other Projects: Working on soffit repairs at buildings 57, 58, 49, 51. Completing multiple work order.
RESTAURANT
Carpet replacement went smoothly on August 8 and 9.
GROUNDS UPDATES
We will be planting trees, shrubs, and perennials. Approximately 985 plants.
We planted 3600 square feet of blue grass, in 16 spots where weeds or bare spots persisted despite our efforts to reseed this season.
Weed spraying will ramp up with cooler temps. We plan to reseed many of the larger spots.
Tree trimming continues with most of the storm damage removed. The stumps and dead branches are the goals now.
The lake on the golf course came up almost three feet with the last rainstorm, leaving the lake just about three feet low.
The greens will be aerated on September 19. We contracted with a deep tine tractor to poke holes 13 inches deep.
We are looking at a new greens’ mower from John Deere. It will be here soon to demonstrate what it can do.
The annual tree walk is scheduled for Friday, September 23, 2022.
80 yards of mulch was delivered on August 19.
We are still shorthanded, currently operating with 11 full-timers, two temp workers, and two on the golf course.
Grass seeding in bare spots in progress.
LIABILITY COVERAGE continued from page 12
Leaking or bursting dishwasher or other appliance hoses (e.g., ice makers, evaporative coolers, etc.).
Burst pipes in units from: open windows, from low thermostat settings or from keeping a lanai door open; from failing to cover air conditioner or improper installation or any cold air leaking through air conditioning unit.
Improper installation of kitchen or bathroom fixtures or drains.
Faulty caulking around tubs and showers and tile or tub shower leaks of any kind.
Sink backups.
Garbage disposal malfunctions or overloading disposal.
Tampering with any valves or fixtures.
Trapping cold air with long curtains, furniture or any materials, or items against the outside wall where heat registers are at risk. Owners should also consult with their insurance agent to determine any necessary coverage required to cover claims (either direct or by subrogation) by other owners or their insurers for damage to other owners’ units.
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From Chief of Community Response
Chris Scovil
From Community Response
KEEP GARAGE DOORS CLOSED
An open garage door is an easy invitation for property crime in Windsor Gardens. Open garage doors provide quick access to your property and several other people’s property with which you share a garage bank. Garage doors should be closed and locked at all times. Vehicles inside and outside garages should be locked and personal items removed from the car or hidden out of sight.
Community Response should be contacted if a garage door is open. The officers will respond as quickly as possible to check the garage
stalls and close the door. Occasionally an officer may request the resident close the garage door by using the remote button if the officer is on a medical emergency or behind with other calls. If a garage door will not close, and it’s an issue with the track, sensor or the door itself, place a work order for repair. If there’s a problem with the garage door opener, the remote or the keypad remote, that is the homeowner’s responsibility, and you will need to call a garage door company for assistance.
FALL PREVENTION TIPS
From Community Response Officer Cash Kraemer
Last month we discussed falls. Falls are often due to hazards that are easy to overlook yet easy to fix. There are some things that you can do in your unit to prevent falls.
Move or ask someone to move furniture that you must walk around to get through a room.
Remove throw rugs on the floor or put double sided tape on them so they wont slip.
Pick up items on the floor that you could slip on such as papers, magazines, boxes or other objects.
In your kitchen, do you have items you frequently use on higher shelves? If yes, move them to a lower shelf.
The bathroom is a common area where we see falls. Put a nonslip rubber mat in the tub or shower.
In your bedroom put night lights and light switches close to your bed. Keep a flashlight by your bed in case the power goes out and you need to get up. Keep your phone near the bed. If you have a smartphone, you can use the phone’s flashlight if needed.
There are chairs that will assist individuals who have difficulty going to and from a sitting position to a standing position. Many people in Windsor Gardens have these and they are very easy to use.
For those with “Life Alert” types of devices, keep them on you while you are in your unit. If you fall or need help, push the button to alert emergency responders.
30, 2022
Don’t Delay: Test Soon and Treat Early
Think you may have COVID-19? Get tested as soon as possible after your symptoms start. Don’t delay. Treatment must be started early to work. Contact your healthcare provider right away if your result is positive.
Test and Treat Program Provides Testing and Treatment at One Location
The Test to Treat program allows people to get tested and – if they are positive and treatments are appropriate for them – receive a prescription from a health care provider, and then have their prescription filled all at one location.
Two of the Test and Treat locations near Windsor Gardens:
King Soopers Pharmacy
2810 Quebec St, Denver, CO 80207
303-333-3837
Stride Community Health Center – Peoria
3292 Peoria St, Aurora, CO 80010
HRSA-supported Health Center 303-778-7433
Flu Shot Clinic at WG on October 10
Walgreens Pharmacy will be administering high dose and regular dose flu vaccine shots on Monday, October 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the auditorium. Please sign up for an appointment time at the Activities Desk and specify your requested dose. Remember to bring your ID and your insurance card with you to your appointment. Shot is free with most insurance. Paperwork can be picked up from the Activities Desk for completion ahead of time.
Windsor Life Page 14 COMMUNITY RESPONSE ACTIVITIES, AUGUST 1 THROUGH AUGUST
CALLS RECEIVED 1264 ROUTINE ACTIVITIES Escorts 1 Keys 107 Lockouts 8 Parking Complaints 8 Pet Complaints 11 Security/Vacation Checks 483 EMERGENCIES Emergency Medical Assists 49 Health and Welfare Check 19 Smoke Investigation 51 POLICE ACTIVITIES Alarms 4 Alleged Burglary/Thefts 6 Attempted Burglary/Thefts 1 POLICE ACTIVITIES continued Criminal Mischief/Vandalism 12 Noise Complaints 15 Police Assist 12 Suspicious Person 13 Theft from Vehicle 3 Theft of Vehicle 0 Warning Tickets 15
Art Club Artist Profile
Donna Bowman
Donna Bowman is a second-generation Windsor Gardens artist. Her mother and father enjoyed their last years here taking art classes and playing golf.
Donna has always had a strong connection with the earth and all of its delightful and inspiring movements. Most of her art, be it real or abstract, blends vibrant colors from the natural elements she sees in the surrounding landscape of places she has visited or lived.
While teaching elementary and middle school art, watercolor became her medium of choice. There was always a box of watercolors and a color wheel to work from. She taught her students that sometimes washing the paper with color makes a shape from which to work. Other times using personal photographs from meaningful places visited will bring out the connections.
Donna’s motto is: "A great painting day is a good hike through natural terrain, on a sunny day, no matter where you are."
Pets Corner
By Mike Lopez, WG board member and companion of George the cat Duncan
The first time Duncan and I met, he placed his head on my lap and set his paw on my foot. Duncan connected himself to me – accepted me. Embodied unconditional love. Love without words. Love in action. Always in arms reach. Eyes fixed on every movement. And that was just the introduction.
SEND US YOUR PET STORIES & PHOTOS
Email your favorite stories about your companions to Mike and George at:
Mike.Lopez@ wgamail.com
Duncan was by nature a big dog. An American Blue Fawn Great Dane, you could see him from a block away on the circle as he strolled with his human companion, Roni. What struck me was the length of his forelegs. Stretching out forever in front of him. He kept a little dog attitude through his life, inching his 130-pound frame onto any lap willing to bear the weight. His joy, Lamb Chop, was the victim of many rough house sessions, but his friends would return Lamb Chop’s stuffing and sew him up for another day.
Only four years old, Duncan passed this year. His departure has left a hole in so many hearts. We share the loss as all of us have lost someone special. How do we commemorate these departed loving spirits? For Duncan, I saw framed pictures of a smiling dog up on Roni’s mantle. We each find a way to remember. I am reminded of a garden in the desert filled with stones. Upon each of the stones is some marking to hold the memory of a spirit. All are invited to add a stone to the garden.
Neighborhood Fire Station #18 Features “History and Tradition” Mural
By Suzy Hopkins, WG Resident
Many of the residents at Windsor Gardens drive by Denver Fire Department’s Station #18 on Alameda Avenue without appreciating the masterpiece on the front of the building that is in our neighborhood. Barry Rose has sculpted in terra cotta a bas relief mural. It is entitled “History and Tradition” and is a nod to the history of the Denver Fire Department (D.F.D.).
Starting on the left is Chief George Duggan who became chief in 1881 after transitioning from volunteer to the first paid Denver fireman of Hook and Ladder #1. He is depicted in his volunteer ‘parade’ uniform, wearing the high eagle helmet and carrying an essential speaking trumpet used to communicate during a fire.
Second from the left is Heather Larson who became the first female D.F.D. first responder in 1985. She is depicted in her working gear with a small nozzle ‘finish hose’ over her shoulder.
In the foreground is ‘every firefighter of today’ in the casual uniform dress and badge.
Third from the left is Captain George Brooks, the first black officer in D.F.D., who died in the line of duty in 1928 after a crash of fire engines responding to a fire.
A horse is shown with the D.F.D. emblem on its halter with his driver John Hannah, who volunteered from 1866 to 1885, wearing red suspenders that are no longer used.
Behind the figures is a horse-drawn chemical wagon used from 1880 to 1924 to spray retardants at a fire.
In the background is the original Station #18, built in 1911.
If you go to look at this amazing mural be sure to park away from where the fire engines come out of the station.
(This information was provided by Denver Arts and Venues and the artist.)
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Roni and Duncan Reynolds
Timber Lake, Colorado
Optimists Host Back-to-School Breakfast for Teachers and Staff at Place Bridge Academy
From Kelli Schuttinga, WG Optimist Club
The Windsor Gardens Optimist Club is excited about their partnership with Place Bridge Academy, a DPS school that has between 40 to 50 languages spoken in the K-8 program. The Optimists hosted a "Back-to-School Breakfast" for the teachers and staff of Place Bridge on August 18.
The teachers were grateful not only for the breakfast but for the volunteers who will read, mentor and tutor children throughout the system in the upcoming school year. Also, Place Bridge has a
beautiful library but NO librarian, so four Optimists will take on the role of reshelving and working in the library on a routine basis. The Optimists also received wish lists from the teachers. Teachers purchase essentials for their classrooms and incur great expense, outof-pocket, to provide basic items for the kiddos in their classrooms. The Optimists would like to encourage others at Windsor Gardens to donate funds to assist in purchasing needed items. Contact Kelli Schuttinga at frippermom@gmail.com to make a donation or to learn more about the Optimists.
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Resident Profile: Jo Bunton Keel
From Jeanne Lee, Member of WG Public Relations Committee
As you enter her condo, the atmosphere is reminiscent of a gallery, museum, archive, library and registry all in one. And then when you see the smile on her face and the glint in her eyes, you know all of this is part of what comprises Jo Bunton Keel. Her walls, floor space and bookshelves are adorned with treasures from a rich lifetime.
Jo grew up in the small village of Middleport, Ohio, with its 1,400 residents, 160 of whom were African American and 70 of those belonged to the Mt. Moriah Missionary Baptist Church. The church was the center of her family’s religious, social and cultural life. Her parents, Arnold and Florence Richards, and sisters, Ann and Janice, strongly emphasized education and reading, which Jo attributes to her being an avid reader today.
Following high school graduation, Jo attended Ohio University majoring in chemistry and took dance lessons. She was also involved with the Orpheus Dance Club. She married her first husband Stacy Bunton while in college. With her first son Brett, the family moved to Colorado in 1968 where Stacy was a manager for Western Airlines and Jo was a chemical technician for the Oil Shale Corporation.
She met Cleo Parker Robinson and thanks to a wonderful boss who believed in a flexible work schedule, Jo was able to pursue her dancing in Colorado, teaching classes and performing with the Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Theatre for five years. She was one of the earliest members of the internationally known dance company. After
that she had a position with the Colorado State University Family Action Center to develop their cultural component. During this time Jo also worked with John McCallum of the Denver Black Arts Theatre Company. Together they created and produced theatrical works.
In 1982 Jo and Jimmy Walker founded Eulipions Inc. – an organization dedicated to encouraging and fostering artistic and cultural works by and about people of color. It was a non-profit umbrella organization for several other organizations: The Eulipions Theatre Company, Kaleidoscope, a youth institute titled P.R.I.S.M. (People Reaching Inward for Self-Motivation), Movement Free Dance Company and the Donald Todd Theatre. When Eulipions moved from its original location at 29th and Colorado Boulevard to 5 Points, “It took off,” Jo said. During the same timeframe, the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) hired Jo, first as the director for the Marcus Garvey Center and then as the interim affirmative action equal opportunity officer. She resigned from UNC in 1990 while Eulipions lasted from 1982 to 1999. The Eulipions theatre company garnered several awards, developed a devoted audience and produced an annual production of “Black Nativity” by Langston Hughes.
Jo also served as the site evaluator for the National Endowment for the Arts Expansion Arts Program. It was “one of the most satisfying positions I ever experienced … where I was able to travel and evaluate grantees throughout the nation. What a glorious time!”
In 2000, Jo began a twenty-year venture and numerous positions with Denver Public Schools as a classroom teacher, humanities facilitator, instructional coach, assistant principal and literary specialist. And she wasn’t done yet with UNC. “Amazingly, I did another stint with UNC. I was an adjunct professor in Early Education Literature at the Lowry Campus until 2021 when I finally, absolutely, totally retired!” said Jo. Jo met her second husband, jazz musician Joseph F. Keel, while dancing with Cleo Parker Robinson. They were fortunate to have a “most wonderful” son, Miles, and she gained a bonus daughter, Jacole. The marriage ended in divorce, but they continued to be friends. Andre Freeman, who met her son Miles when they were nine, was added to their family when both boys were 16. “I tragically lost my son Brett in 1996, but also was blessed with my first grandson in 1996,” Jo said. Along with her four children, she has six grandchildren and two great grandchildren “who are my blessing.” The Legacy Room in her condo is dedicated to family.
Jo moved to WG in 2000. If you visit the WG Library, Jo and co-host Rebecca Sanchez will greet you. Jo says all of the WG instructors are great with wonderful personalities in the aerobics, cardio and strength training, tap, Encore, Zumba and Spanish classes she attends. Other activities she enjoys are walking the circle and High Line Canal and attending plays, films and lectures/presentations. Jo leaves us with this recommendation at the El Gran Jardin, “Great carrot cake!”
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Jo Bunton Keel with a photo of her younger self.
Jo's Legacy Room
Monthly Saturday Night Dance at WG
There was a tropical-themed dance on July 16. About 70 people attended wearing their Hawaiian shirts or other tropical attire. Entertainment was provided by Tom Yook and there was an appearance by the “Poly Dollies.” Julie Whalen, Gretchen Sombar, and Lindsey Mitobe performed a Tahitian dance and a hula after Tom’s first set. Later they led a hula line dance.
Bryce and Cindy, a husbandand-wife vocal duo, performed their "live jukebox style" at the dance on August 20. They played a wide range of music including “Smooth,” “Black Velvet,” and “Shout.” The crowd did line dances to "Blurred Line”" as well as the “Cupid Shuffle” and the “Electric Slide.”
Our next monthly dance is Saturday, September 17, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the auditorium. Live music entertainment by Harris and Harris. Maureen and Julie will be teaching a Hustle line dance at 6:30 p.m. for no additional charge. Treats and punch will be served. Cost: $5 for WG residents and $8 for non-residents.
What are the Odds?
From Jeanne Lee, WG Resident
What are the odds of four women, living in the same community, in the same building, on the same side of the same hall in sequential condos (1, 3, 5, and 7) all being born identical twin sisters?
The odds are great here!
Three of the four women got together for a photo. From left to right: Shari, Bev and Connie. Shari’s twin sister Karen passed shortly after birth; Bev’s sister Barb lives in Pennsylvania, Connie and her sister Bonnie both enjoy playing pool here at WG.
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You can post photos or share news about your building, club or group activities or post a photo of your day at WG. If you know about an event that others in the community might want to participate in, share it at the WG page. Would you like us to post something for you? email Lori at windsorlife@wgamail.com.
Fruit Shak Farmer's Market
Bill Such’s granddaughter, Iris, helps harvest vegetables in his garden space in the west community gardens.
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.
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From John Bristol, WG Dance Host
CAR SHOW
WG 60th Anniversary Events
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. All registration forms must be turned in by Friday, September 9. It’s free to enter and we would love to have you.
Proud to Be in WG
"I feel safe here. I admire all the hard work done on the grounds, from cutting grass, raking up leaves and caring for the trees and beautiful flower gardens. Also, cleaning up snow!"
Mary Prough, building 43.
Keep telling us why you are Proud to Be in WG, and we will keep celebrating your reasons in the Windsor Life.
DANCIN' THROUGH THE DECADES
Let's celebrate with music from the past six decades with dance moves to match! Join us on Friday, September 30, at 7 p.m. in the auditorium. DJ Jim will be here spinning all the greatest tunes from the '60s, '70s, '80s and beyond.
We highly encourage everyone to dress in the style from their favorite decade. So, whether you’re a groovy ‘60s hippie at heart or a totally rad rocker from the ‘80s, there will be something for everyone at this celebration. Snacks and refreshments will be served.
Dance is free for residents of Windsor Gardens. $8 at the door for nonresidents. WG residents, please have your activities badge to show at the door.
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.
From the Golf Manager
Hanna Starritt
Labor Day Tournament
We are hosting a Labor Day tournament on Monday, September 5, with a shotgun start at 9 a.m. and check in at 8 a.m. It will be a four-person scramble and the price is $25 per person. Lunch will be served at the gazebo after play, and we will be handing out prizes for the winners. Spots are filling up so sign up as soon as possible!
Glow Golf Tournament
The glow golf tournament on August 19 went very well and everyone seemed to have a wonderful time. The team in first place was Terri, Tim, Taylor and Kristi, who are not WG residents but play the course regularly. They won with a score of 26! They were also the winners of the 60th anniversary night tournament. Second place went to resident Matt Green, his son Braxton and his friends with a score of 27.
Golf Course Closed on September 19 for Aeration
The golf course will be aerated on Monday, September 19, and will be closed for the day.
Windsorettes Fall Luncheon Date Change
The date for this year's Windsorettes' Fall Luncheon has been changed to Tuesday, October 4, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The registration table will be open at 11 a.m. The club champion and winners of low gross and low net in flights A, B, C and D will be recognized and prizes awarded. Put the new date on your calendar now!
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Glow Golf Tournament
2nd Place Winners
Golf Employees at the Employee BBQ
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HOURS:
Monday through Saturday 9am-8pm
Sunday 9am-3pm
HAPPY HOUR
2 PM to 5 PM Buy One Get One Free Monday to Friday
DAILY SPECIALS
Monday Two Free Fountain Drinks with Any Pizza
Tuesday $2.25 Tacos (Only Asada, Chicken or Carnitas)
Wednesday $12 Any Burger (Includes Sliders)
Thursday Free Soda or One Domestic Beer When You Get Fish and Chips
Friday Prime Rib Served with Your Choice of Baked Potato, Fries or Mash Potato with a Side of Seasonal Veggies (3 p.m. to 8 p.m.) $25.99
Saturday Free Soda or One Domestic Beer When You Get Baby Back Ribs
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What New Class, Club or Group are You Joining this Fall?
Many of you enjoyed meeting your WG class instructors and neighbors at the annual classes and clubs/groups expos in August. A variety of classes will begin the week of September 12. And the fall season is a great time to check out some of the many clubs and groups here in Windsor Gardens. The class schedule is on page 26 and group meeting information is on pages 32 and 33. Photos by Jeanne Lee.
Sign Language for Beginners:
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Scrabble Group: Beth Vaden and Cindy Plescia
Ping Pong: Sarah Williams and Bob Doi
Optimist Club: Bob Hamblin, Mike Lopez and Caro McMurtry
Art Club: Pat Newell and Priscilla Kai
Lapidary Club: Larry Nelson
Tai Chi Class: Phred Hall, Judy Angerer, Charles Davenport and Bob Samores
Drum Circle: Bruce Joleaud, Elizabeth Peck (standing), Dianne Sagil, Tony Peiffer
Writers Group: Dennis Knight and Morri Namaste
Ceramics Club: Pauline Marszalek, Linda Mestetsky and Mara Coleman
Bruce Bane
Windsor Marines: Barry Georgopulos and Don Howell
Warm Hearts Warm Babies: Barb Achenbach and Bev Horn
SUMMERTIME SIGHTS AT WG
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THANK YOU, GROUNDS CREW
Photos from WG Grounds Crew
FALL SESSION STARTS THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 12. 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.
ART
¡ CREATIVE GLASS: Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the CERAMICS ROOM. Class begins Tuesday, September 13!
¡ DRAWING: NEW CLASS! Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the ART ROOM. Class begins Wednesday, September 14!
¡ HAND BUILT POTTERY: Two sessions on Wednesdays from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the CERAMICS ROOM. Class begins Wednesday, September 14!
¡ WATERCOLOR: Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the ART ROOM. Class begins Thursday, September 15!
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.
¡ 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.
FITNESS continued
¡ 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.
PERFORMING ARTS
¡ CHORUS: Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Class begins Wednesday, September 14!
¡ DRAMA: Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Class begins, Thursday, September 15!
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A C T I V I T I E S
COMMUNITY CENTER TOURS
Are you a new (or longtime) resident and don’t know where to find the yoga class, the Activities Desk or the WG Library? We want to help you get acquainted with the community center, so you can easily find those groups, classes and events you are interested in!
Join us for a one-hour community center tour. The next tours will be on Saturday, September 10, and Saturday, October 8, 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 on a few dates each month. FREE for residents.
This month's dates and times:
Thursday, September 8, 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.;
Tuesday, September 13, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; and
Friday, September 23, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
INDOOR POOL
Weekly indoor pool schedules are available outside of the Activities Office and on the WG website: www.windsorgardensdenver.org
WINDSOR GARDENS LIBRARY
The WG Library is located on the second floor of CenterPoint and is open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. New books in the glass cases include titles on the bestseller lists. Volunteers are on duty for checkout of new books Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., excluding holidays. The open shelves hold an extensive selection of books (regular, large print and paperbacks), which may be borrowed anytime during the day.
DPL BOOKMOBILE AT WG
The Denver Public Library bookmobile will be at WG on Friday, September 9, and Friday, September 23, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.
DPL HOME DELIVERY SERVICE
DPL's home delivery service offers over 2.2 million items, including regular, large print and audio books, CDs and DVDs. To get started, contact Cindy Schneider at 720-865-1351 or at homedelivery@denverlibrary.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 HAS ENDED FOR THE SEASON
Thanks for bringing out your kiddos this summer, and we look forward to seeing them again next year!
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A C T I V I T I E S
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.
¡ CRAFT FAIR SELLER APPLICATIONS: Seller applications for the Annual WG Craft Fair will be available beginning Friday, September 2, at the ACTIVITIES DESK. The Craft Fair will take place on Friday, November 18, and Saturday, November 19. Registration will take place in CENTERPOINT EAST on Thursday, September 22, at 9 a.m. Table assignments will be chosen on a first-come, first-serve basis. Cost is $25 for a single table and $50 for a double table. Cash and check only.
¡ OSHER LIFELING LEARNING INSTITUTE at DU PRESENTATION:
Tuesday, September 6, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at the University of Denver (OLLI at DU) is an adult learning membership program designed for inquiring adults. Come join them as they give a taste of their programing with the presentation “Hidden Colorado.” Join in a discussion, slide show and exploration of what makes Denver and Colorado such a great place to live. They guarantee you will learn about some places you never knew about even if you are a multi-generation native! Afterwards they will answer questions about OLLI and will help anyone that wants to register for their fall
session. This is a free event. We do ask that you please RSVP at the Activities Desk to attend.
¡ AARP ELDER WATCH – FINANCES FOR CAREGIVERS: Thursday, September 8, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Whether you’re preparing to care for your loved one or actively caregiving, join AARP ElderWatch to learn tips for budgeting, saving, and keeping track of expenses while providing care. Get your questions answered and resources to help with your care journey. FREE. Sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ COMMUNITY CENTER TOURS FOR RESIDENTS: Saturday, September 10, and Saturday, October 8, at 10 a.m. Meet our resident tour guide at the CENTERPOINT fireplace (inside the entrance of 597 S. Clinton St.) for a short, one-hour tour. You will receive a goodie bag and info on the various activities happening at WG!
¡ NEW AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL: Wednesday, September 14, from 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Roshni, a performing arts organization, is 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 at 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. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ ACTIVE MINDS – BUDDHISM: Thursday, September 15, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Buddhism is the fourth largest religion in the world with some 500 million adherents. Join Active Minds for an examination of its origins, teachings, beliefs and practices. We will discuss the life and teachings of Siddhartha Gautama (Buddha) and discuss the various types of Buddhism, including Zen Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism, and others. 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.
¡ 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
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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.
¡ TRIVIA FUN DAY: Friday, September 16, 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. Prizes and refreshments sponsored by Livewell Colorado.
¡ THE FACES OF JERRY LEWIS presentation by KATHLEEN ARNOLD: Wednesday, September 21, 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Known for his funny faces, Jerry Lewis was getting laughs on vaudeville when he was 5 years old. At age 19 Lewis met a 29-year-old crooner and he became a comedy legend. But behind the curtain and funny faces of Jerry Lewis lurked a darker, not so funny side.
FREE. Sign up at the Activities Desk. Sponsored by Cherry Creek Retirement Village.
¡ CYBER SECURITY & FRAUD
PREVENTION (Final Recap): Thursday, September 22, 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.
¡ 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.
¡ DANA’S ANNUAL TREE WALK: Friday, September 23, at 9 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Grounds Supervisor Dana Cusack will do a short indoor presentation and then take us on a walk to look at a sample of our trees. Dana is always knowledgeable and entertaining. Please wear comfortable shoes and hats. We will provide bottles of water and snacks for your enjoyment.
FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ BINGO with the BOOKMOBILE: Friday, September 23, 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
¡ NATURAL GROCERS CLASS
– COOKING WITH THE POWER OF LUTEIN & EATING FOR EYE HEALTH AND BEYOND: Friday, September 30, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Presented by Nutritional Health Coach Juli Baumblatt from Natural Grocers by Vitamin Cottage. Flat screen TVs produce it. Smart phones make it. Fluorescent light bulbs too. You may not realize it, but you are constantly being exposed to blue light which can damage an important part of our eye known as the retina. Learn how lutein, a powerful phytonutrient can protect you from the damaging effects of blue light, UV light and more!
FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ 60TH ANNIVERSARY DANCE
–DANCIN' THROUGH THE DECADES: Friday, September 30, 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Join us as we celebrate our community’s anniversary with music from the past six decades and dance moves to match!
See WG DANCES on page 29 for more details.
FREE for residents of Windsor Gardens. $8 at the door for nonresidents. WG residents, please have your activities badge to show at the door.
¡ AARP ELDER WATCH – OPEN ENROLLMENT & BUDGETING FOR MEDICARE: Thursday, October 13, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Join AARP ElderWatch to jumpstart your 2023 medical care planning. We will discuss everything you need to know about open enrollment, budgeting for Medicare, your rights in surprise billing situations and more.
FREE. Sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ HALLOWEEN TRUNK-ORTREAT: Friday, October 28, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM PARKING LOT. Instead of going door-to-door, this trick-or-treating experience is car-to-car. We’ll fill the parking lot with volunteer candy hosts and enjoy watching grandkids, friends, or young-at-heart residents trick-or-treat at each parking space. Costumes, candy and fun for all!
This is a FREE event. Registration is not required to attend, but please RSVP at the Activities Desk so we can anticipate a guest count.
Trunks & Candy Hosts Needed: We are looking for 22 volunteers to bring and distribute candy for the trick-or-treaters. You don't need to decorate your car, but if you do, there will be a prize for the crowd favorite! Costumes are also welcome, but not required. If you’d like to sign up to hand out candy at your car, please register in advance at the Activities Desk. Contact cschmidt@wgamail.com with any questions.
¡ FLU SHOT CLINIC provided by WALGREENS: Monday, October 10, from 9 am. to 12 pm. In the AUDITORIUM. Walgreens pharmacy will be administering high dose and regular dose flu vaccine shots. Remember to bring your ID and your insurance card with you to your appointment. FREE with most insurance. Paperwork can be picked up from the Activities Desk for completion ahead of time. Please sign up for an appointment time at the Activities Desk and specify your requested dose.
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¡ SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE:
Saturday, September 17, from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Live music entertainment by Harris and Harris. Maureen and Julie will be teaching a Hustle line dance at 6:30 p.m. for no additional charge. 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.
¡ 60th ANNIVERSARY DANCE –DANCIN’ THROUGH THE DECADES: Friday, September 30, at 7 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Come join us as we celebrate our community’s anniversary with music from the past six decades and dance moves to match! DJ Jim will be here spinning all the greatest tunes from the ‘60s, ‘70s, ‘80s and onward. We highly encourage everyone to dress in the style
from their favorite decade. So, whether you’re a groovy ‘60s hippie at heart or a totally rad rocker from the ‘80s, there will be something for everyone at this celebration. Snacks and refreshments will be served.
FREE for residents of Windsor Gardens. $8 at the door for nonresidents. WG residents, please have your activities badge to show at the door.
¡ 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.
¡ BALLY’S CASINO VIA COLORADO COACH: Our next trip is Tuesday, September 20. 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, September 16. This outing is for residents of Windsor Gardens only.
Two different movies every month! Bring your friends and family!
DEATH ON THE NILE
ELVIS
WG AUDITORIUM
Cost: $5 per person includes a great movie, a small bag of popcorn, soda or water and candy. Tickets are purchased at the door. Please, no bills larger than $20.
Whenever possible Closed Captioning is utilized.
Saturday, September 10, 2 p.m. Belgian sleuth Hercule Poirot's Egyptian vacation aboard a glamorous river steamer turns into a terrifying search for a murderer when a pictureperfect couple's idyllic honeymoon is tragically cut short. Set against an epic landscape of sweeping desert vistas and the majestic Giza pyramids, this tale of unbridled passion and incapacitating jealousy will leave audiences guessing until the final, shocking denouement. Rating: PG-13.
Runtime: 2h 7m.
DIGITAL TABLET RENTAL 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.
Saturday, September 24, 2 p.m.
The film explores the life and music of Elvis Presley (Austin Butler), seen through the prism of his complicated relationship with his enigmatic manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks). The story delves into the complex dynamic between Presley and Parker spanning over 20 years, from Presley's rise to fame to his unprecedented stardom, against the backdrop of the evolving cultural landscape in America.. Rating: PG-13.
Runtime: 2h 39m
100TH+ BIRTHDAY FEATURES
Do you know a Windsor Gardens resident with a 100th+ birthday coming up? Let us know! We would love to feature our community’s centenarians in future issues of Windsor Life. Please email windsorlife@wgamail.com.
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¡ TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT at the JCC: Thursdays, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Perlmutter Room. This is a free service. Want to learn how to Facetime or use Zoom with your children and grandchildren? How about texting? Need help using your iPhone, iPad or PC laptop? If you answered yes to any of the above questions, please join us to work through the challenges and learn new skills! Drop-ins welcome.
¡ 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
¡ DENVER MUNICIPAL BAND at FOUNDERS GREEN in CENTRAL PARK: Saturday, September 3, at 6 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. Join us on the South Green (29th & Roslyn) and enjoy music from the Denver Municipal Band, the oldest continuous-playing professional concert band in the U.S. Free to the public.
¡ NEW AMERICAN ARTS FESTIVAL: September 10 through September 25 at a variety of locations in Aurora and Denver. The festival is a 2-week event that promotes diversity and inclusivity in the performing arts. This festival will present artworks by historically under-represented cultural groups as well as all genres of art, artists and audience to raise awareness of Colorado’s vibrant diversity.
50+ performances at various venues in Aurora and Denver metro Theatre, Dance, Storytelling, Magic, Music, Spoken word, etc. Feature presentations by six under-represented cultural groups
Fun activities for the whole family
"Murder at the Museum," a murder mystery where history collides with culture in a fun and interactive way
"Dance and Drums," a flash mob at four locations. For a full schedule, go online to roshnidenver.wixsite.com/ newamericanartsfest
¡ WALK WITH A DOC IN THE PARK: Saturday, September
10, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., James A. Bible Park, 6802 E. Yale Ave. Join Dr. Andrew M. Freeman from National Jewish Health on a walk to improve your health, learn about important health topics, and meet new friends. This is a great opportunity to ask medical questions in an informal, relaxed and fun way! We’ll meet near the baseball diamond.
¡ FUN AT FAIRMOUNT: Our neighborhood cemetery is one of Denver's oldest and its mission is to celebrate life. Not only do they honor the dead, but they have tours and activities for the living. Here's a taste of what's happening at Fairmount in September:
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.
− September 10: The Distinguished Women Tour, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Find out about Denver's socialites, suffragettes, and scientists.
− September 17: Spend an Evening in Sleepy Hollow, timed entries from 4 p.m. to 11 p.m. Fairmount Heritage Foundation event.
− September 24: Goat Yoga, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
− September 24: Goat Flix and Chill, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Watch “The Goonies” with the goats.
Events and times are subject to change. For tickets and information, check out Eventbrite.com.
¡ 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:
− 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.
¡ DOUBLE UP FOOD BUCKS COMMUNITY CELEBRATION: Saturday, September 24, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Express Mini Market near WG, 9660 E. Alameda Ave. Everything free! Food, Family Fun, Community Resources, Music and Movement. Learn how Double Up Food Bucks can help you get free fruits and vegetables to stretch your snap budget.
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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¡ 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.
¡ 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
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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.
¡ ART CLUB Windsor Gardens Art Club meets on the first Friday of every month at 10 a.m. in the COLORADO ROOM above the auditorium. There is a brief meeting, a demonstration of art techniques, and a show and tell of members' artwork. Guests are always welcome. For more club information contact Stuart Emery, emery1625@gmail.com, or Pat Newell, newlpat@hotmail.com. Original artworks and photography by members are available for viewing and purchase in the display case in CenterPoint.
¡
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL
COLORADO
ASSOCIATION
Attorney General Phil Weiser who has served as Colorado AG since January 2019. He served as law clerk to Supreme Court Justices Byron R. White and Ruth Bader Ginsberg. During a
NEW GROUPS!
hold a common interest to meet and share their knowledge of the flags of the United States and Colorado and promote their proper respect, handling and display. Join us every other month on the first Monday at 11 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Our next meeting will be Monday, October 3.
BRITS GROUP: Are you British, Welsh, Scottish, Irish, Australian, or an anglophile? Come join us! Please contact Val Cristy at 303-856-7742 or Kathy Young at 303-945-8631 for more information.
¡ FUNTASTIC FRIDAYS
OF
VOLUNTEERS,
PAPER CRAFTING CLUB meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the ART ROOM. This new group strives to give people a social outlet and a pleasant atmosphere as they work on scrapbooking, greeting cards, origami, and any other crafts that involve paper. For more info email Carolyn at motalcarolyn@gmail.com.
WG CHAPTER, will be holding our monthly meeting on September 19 at 9:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Everyone is welcome to join us and hear from speakers from Children’s Hospital Colorado about the many areas we can support.
If you have “treasures” to donate, please contact Linda Kumar at 303-253-4201 or Elaine Wilson at 207-242-5323 for information and pick-up or delivery details. We will take donations until September 15.
We are also looking for crafters who would like to donate items for the fall craft sale. Please contact Linda Kumar, 303-253-4201, with any questions or if you have items you would like to donate.
¡ DEMOCRATIC CLUB will next meet Wednesday, September 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Our theme for this meeting will be public safety. Our primary speaker in September will be Colorado
leave of absence from serving on the faculty of the CU Law School in July 2009, President Obama appointed Weiser as Deputy Assistant Attorney General for the Justice Department’s Antitrust Division.
New members are welcome to contact Sallyanne Ofner at 720-472-4632 or wgdemclub@gmail. com to begin to participate with our highly active group.
¡ DRUM CIRCLE meets every Sunday from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Come check us out. Bring your own drum, a chair and join the fun! Visitors are always welcome. For more information contact Diane at 720-653-9354.
¡ FLAG CORPS AT WG: Are you passionate about our nation’s flag? Do you post the flag for your building? This group was formed to offer an opportunity for those who
GOLF GROUP: We are a group of ladies (and a few men), generally beginners and intermediates (though all skill levels are welcome) who want to play just for fun. Getting in a day of practice is a plus. More information is available in the golf shop and registration forms are on the bulletin board. Questions or comments? Call Anita Matthews at 303340-4051.
¡ GARDEN CLUB: Anyone who does not currently have a garden and wants to get on the waiting list can email: BoardWCGC@gmail. com.
¡ KNITTING & CROCHET: The knitting and crochet class will meet as a club while a replacement instructor is found. Feel free to join us on Mondays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the SEWING ROOM.
¡ MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
– WINDSOR MARINES AND LADIES
AUXILIARY will next meet at our annual picnic in the GAZEBOS on September 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please attend and join in this brotherhood of fellow Marines. Call Commandant Don Howell at 720-216-0993 or Barry Georgopulos at 303-360-6302 for more information. Once a Marine – Always a Marine.
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THE LADIES AUXILIARY supports the Marine Corps, Marine families, Wounded Warriors, youth programs, scholarships, and a variety of Marine and veteran-related programs and activities. We are sure there are many eligible ladies (any Marine relation) in Windsor Gardens and would like to welcome you to join us as members of the extended Marine family. We meet on the second Tuesday each month at 7 p.m. in CenterPoint. Our September meeting will be our annual picnic in the GAZEBOS on September 10 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Semper Fidelis.
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receive a quilt, go to the website QOVF.org.
¡ REPUBLICAN CLUB: Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. All are welcome to attend. For more information, please contact Kate Flaharty at djt2017@hotmail.com or 720-278-6670.
¡ RV & TENTERS CLUB meets on the 3rd Friday of every month in the ASPEN ROOM from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. For more information contact Stuart at 720-206-4184.
the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. We are accepting new members to read and discuss the ancient Jewish Bible for a better understanding of what it means in today's society. Jewish and nonJewish residents are invited. To join, please contact Nate Khodadad at 720-989-5479.
SEND US PHOTOS OF YOUR GROUP'S ACTIVITIES
We'd love to include photos with a description of your group or club's activities in Windsor Life or on the Windsor Gardens Facebook page. Send your photos to: windsorlife@wgamail.com.
¡ OPTIMIST CLUB: Thank you to everyone who contributed to our back to school supply drive. Optimists have a heart for helping children. If you're interested in learning more about the WG Optimists or attending a lunch meeting, please 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.
¡ PRIDE WINDSOR GARDENS: We are a LGBTQ+ group and our allies. We meet at WG once a month as well as having meetups at least once a week at other places. If you would like to be added to our email list or would like more information, contact Dawn at Drsvamp2@ aol.com or call/text 720-937-1007
¡ QUILTS OF VALOR: Our Windsor Gardens chapter of Quilts of Valor is now meeting on the first Saturday of each month in the SEWING ROOM from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We work on sewing quilts that will be given to veterans. All sewers are welcome.
If you would like to get more information about the organization or nominate a veteran to
¡ 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.
¡ SIGN LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNERS GROUP meets on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Join instructor Bruce as he teaches and explores sign language vocabulary and conversational sign language. It will be a weekly ongoing look into this fascinating and unique language.
¡ SPANISH LANGUAGE EXPLORERS (BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE) will meet Mondays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the EL GRAN JARDIN BANQUET ROOM. Have you always wanted to learn Spanish? Or do you know a little bit and want to learn more? If so, then this group is for you!
¡ TIME4TAP: If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to tap dance or you’d like to renew your tap dance skills, Time4Tap is for you. We meet on Tuesdays in the AUDITORIUM. Intermediate/advanced tap meets from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and beginners tap meets from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. If you have questions, call or email Julie Whalen at 303-550-5985 or jwhalen97@comcast.net or just drop in on a Tuesday and make Time4Tap!
¡ TORAH DISCUSSION CLUB meets every Thursday, from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in
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¡ LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP will meet IN PERSON on Monday, September 19, 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
¡ 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 303-6676000.
assistive technologies for individuals who are blind or visually impaired.
Staying Active and Social with Low Vision: This month we discuss different barriers to staying active and how to overcome them.
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¡ CATHOLIC MASS, FIRST FRIDAY: Mass is held on the first Friday at 9:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. All are welcome.
¡ CATHOLIC MASS, SUNDAY: Mass is held on Sundays in CENTERPOINT at 1 p.m. Catholic Scripture Study on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM.
¡ WINDSOR GARDENS CHURCH meets each Sunday in-person in CENTERPOINT and on Zoom. Service also posted on WG Church Facebook page. Our doors will continue to be open with guest speakers during our search for
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a new minister. Sunday School will continue to occur in the All-Purpose Room at 9 a.m. and the Sunday worship service in CenterPoint is at 10:30 a.m.
THE CHOSEN: Windsor Gardens Church will be hosting “The Chosen” -- a television drama based on the life of Jesus of Nazareth -- in the Aspen Room Tuesday evenings from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Episodes run approximately 45 to 60 minutes. Everyone is welcome.
September 6 – I Have Called Your Name
September 13 – Shabbat
September 20 – Jesus Loves the Little Children
September
27 –The Rock On Which It Is Built
HYMN SING: Windsor Gardens Church invites you to a community-wide hymn sing on Sunday, September 11, from 4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in CenterPoint. Join your voice in some oldfashioned gospel music.
LEGACY QUARTET CONCERT: Ministry in music concert on Sunday, October 2, at 10 a.m. in the auditorium. This much-loved group has been presenting concerts at WG for over 20 years. Windsor Gardens Church is sponsoring this free concert to the community. A free-will offering will be taken.
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.
¡ RTD GROCERY TRIPS: Two Thursday trips to King Soopers and Safeway.
Pickups at WG at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The bus stops at the main entrance on Clinton St., continues around to E. Center Ave., S. Alton Way, S. Clinton St., and then exits on E. Center Ave.
Bus returns for pickups at King Soopers at 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
Bus returns for pickups at Safeway at 11:20 a.m. and 12:20 p.m.
Bus fare is $1.50. Cash, RTD bus passes, tokens and free ride coupons accepted.
¡ MOUNTAIN MAN FRUITS AND NUTS at WG! Friday, September 16, 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!
¡ XFINITY EDUCATIONAL TABLE: Join Xfinity at their educational table on Wednesday, September 7, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. A sales specialist will be here to help with
¡ RTD SHOPPING TRIPS: Weekly Friday trips to Target and Walmart at the Town Center at Aurora.
Pickups at WG at 9:40 a.m. The bus stops at the main entrance on Clinton St., continues around to E. Center Ave., S. Alton Way, and S. Clinton St., and then exits on E. Center Ave.
Bus returns for pickups at Target at 11:30 a.m. and at Walmart at 11:45 a.m.
Bus fare is $1.50. Cash, RTD bus passes, tokens and free ride coupons accepted.
questions you may have about your account or services. Sign up for a 15-minute time slot at the Activities Desk by Tuesday, September 6, space is limited.
¡ JEWELRY SALES & REPAIR in CENTERPOINT LOBBY on the second Thursday of the month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendor also puts magnets on necklaces to make them easier to hook. Cash, check, and credit cards accepted.
¡ WATCH REPAIR SERVICE: Batteries replacement and minor repairs on the 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.
¡ FLU SHOT CLINIC provided by WALGREENS: Monday, October 10, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. In the AUDITORIUM. Walgreens pharmacy will be administering high dose and regular dose flu vaccines. FREE with most insurance. Please sign up for an appointment time at the Activities Desk and specify your requested dose. Paperwork can be picked up from the Activities Desk for completion ahead of time. Remember to bring your ID and your insurance card with you to your appointment.
¡ 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.
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Windsor Writers Theme: Remember
The Early 1950s by Sharalyn Warren
Commercial airlines were new in the early 1950s as were black and white TVs. We had wall phones, single garages, gardens, no air conditioning and no electronics.
Our family lived in the country outside of Minneapolis. Most families had one car, but our Dad had a pickup truck for his cement business. We had an eight-party phone line. Each of the eight homes had their own distinctive ring. Ours was two longs and two shorts. We always knew who was getting calls. When we lifted the receiver to make a call we just might get in on a neighbor’s conversation. One neighbor left her phone off the hook so her children could nap undisturbed. The other neighbors quietly seethed and hoped they didn’t miss a call. No 911 service back then.
I was 12 when Elizabeth was crowned the Queen of England. Our family purchased our first black and white TV for the event. We got up at 3 a.m. to watch it all unfold. How glorious! It was magic, beautiful, elegant, international, and all on our own black and white TV.
We seldom locked our doors. There was no neighborhood crime. In the summer we did chores, played lots of Monopoly, rode our bikes, made blanket forts on the clotheslines, had water fights, climbed the silver maples and rode our ponies. I read every horse book I could get my hands on. I learned to knit and embroider. On a few occasions we took our two parakeets, Mamie and Ike, outside to romp on the rose trellis. In those days, we were more creative without cell phones.
One day I had severe asthma and Mom called the family doctor. He drove all the way out from Hopkins to administer a shot so I could breathe easier. Usually, there wasn’t a lot of sickness. I only recall having chicken pox and asthma. But one summer there was a big scare about polio. Jonas Salk announced a polio vaccine in the spring of 1953. We all got the shots.
We didn’t make calls much so as to not incur long distance fees. We more often wrote letters and sent cards to relatives who lived some distance away. It was always fun to get notes in the mailbox. All of our vacations were road trips and we drove all over the United States.
Our first airplane ride was to experiment with flying. We made a round trip in the same day from Minneapolis to Rochester, MN. We anticipated the trip with fear, but it turned out to be rather fun and easy.
The best parts of not having all of our modern conveniences were eating supper together and talking about our day. We also made puzzles together and played board games. Our extended family was usually all available to celebrate holidays and summer gatherings. My great uncle Raleigh would bring each child a Cracker Jack box with a prize inside. Family unity was a treasure for sure.
The early ‘50s were definitely “the good old days.”
Theme: In the Year 2052
Board of Directors Adopts Policy on Hoverscooters
From Windsor Daily Life, August 8, 2052
By Dennis Payton Knight
The board of directors today approved a new policy to govern the use of hoverscooters at Windsor Gardens, after receiving complaints of residents zipping about, helter-skelter, with wanton disregard to others below, which will no longer be tolerated. This was announced by Dennis Knight, now in his thirty-third year as board vice-president. The policy provides minimum operating standards for hoverscooters and a mandatory counterclockwise traffic flow at minimal hovering altitude in the interest of protecting ground-based Windsor Gardens scalps as well as maintaining appropriate distance between hovers.
The policy requires all hoverscooters to be serviceable and equipped with sufficient power to maintain safe speeds. While many of the devices have been engineered to run on hot air, of which Windsor Gardeners never seem deficient, they also tax the community’s modern air scrubbers and conditioners. Therefore, while hot air power remains popular, new hoverscooters are required
to have appropriate mufflers. Older hot air models will be grandfathered in with the specific provision that grandpa promises to watch his diet. Wind-powered vehicles also fall under this requirement.
The new policy sets forth a minimum flight elevation of ten feet, although longer legged operators should consider twelve-foot minimums in consideration for taller people in high hats with tall feathers now in vogue. The counterclockwise rotational scheme was devised due to recent encounters wherein hoverscooters collided at altitude, spilling riders and groceries on unwary folks still scooting at ground level and even some still shuffling about on foot.
It was determined a one-way traffic flow has the benefit not only of coordinated movement but, being counterclockwise, it actually turns our community’s clock backward to the extent the Long-Range Planning committee, still laboring under Knight’s chairmanship, can now be disbanded.
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GARAGE FOR RENT
SINGLE CAR GARAGE RENTAL. Available now! $100/mo. or prepay for a year $1,100, lease for 1 yr. Contact Joe Danser 303-619-3619 text or call. Garage in lot 13, stall #98.
HOMES WANTED
WINDSOR GARDENS RENTALS The demand for rental units in Windsor Gardens is greater than ever! If you are an owner needing professional property management services at reasonable pricing or if you are a potential tenant in search of a rental unit call 303-808-0808 today to discuss opportunities and availability! Jane Doyle, Managing Broker, CharterWest Consulting, Inc.; Equal Housing Opportunity Brokerage. Windsor Gardens resident.
WILL BUY YOUR UNIT FAST. No fees, Get a second opinion. WG resident. Schoenecker & Co. 303-898-3963.
REAL ESTATE TRANSITION SPECIALISTS and Windsor Gardens Experts, Amy & Scott Grossman-Buy, Sell, Private Tours, $Cash for Properties. Know all your options. See ad on back page of this paper. 303-941-9436. www. tourwindsorgardens.com.
I’LL PURCHASE YOUR CONDO! Any condition. Quick close or flexible. WG experience, Colorado Company. 470-306-2624 Chelsea Properties, LLC.
HOMES FOR SALE
1BED/1BATH 855 SQ. FT., 1st floor. Private quiet location inside & out. Spacious updated kitchen, main room, bath/enclosed lanai/garage. $220,000 includes some furnishings/drapes. Call Donna at 805-825-8588 from 4:30 – 7:30 pm. pre-qual only.
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
DRIVING DIVA….Will limo you to appointments, shopping, DIA, References. Diane Parker 303-947-3175 WG Res.
PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES – Eco friendly, dependable, and trustworthy. Flexible availability. Shay 303-562-6368.
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.
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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.
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.
TO SENIORS WITH LOVE: CAREGIVER for you. Respite, transportation, errands, light meal prep, light housecleaning. References. Mary Beth 303-596-4656 WG resident.
MEJIA CLEANING: 20 years of cleaning experience. Residential, professional cleaning. Vanessa 720-334-2938 diana.valladares761.dv@gmail.com.
I AM A CNA: I have worked as a caregiver for over 10 years. Please call Birekti 720-372-8035.
SEWING SERVICES: Sewing Alterations/repairs, home décor, needlework/quilt finishing. Clean clothes; no tailoring. Call/text Pam 607-639-1274.
IN THE YEAR 2052 continued
Residents brought petitions to the board to consider future acquisitions of robotic bees and butterflies to nurture and promote the health and diversity of our lovely gardens of artificial floral displays discovered and brought in decades ago after they were found abandoned in a Dollar Tree warehouse.
The board also heard complaints from the community concerning robodogs and what seems to be distressed robobarking when owners leave them behind, as well as unleashing them to chase the robotic squirrels recently adopted at Windsor Gardens and also disturbing the robotic rabbits and goats used to manicure our native landscape of lush crabgrass, hemp, dandelions and
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tumbleweeds adopted by the board in the conservation movement back in the 2020s.
One of the issues is that, since fur-bearing organic canines are no longer permitted at Windsor Gardens there is no reason for the association to continue to provide potty pens groomed with sand for robotic creatures that don’t even have to go. When confronted about the expense to the association of still providing stations around the loop with poop bags and depositories, a stunned Mr. Knight admitted he had not even thought of that, and promptly announced his retirement.
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The Windsor Gardens Association, including its board of directors and employees and the Windsor Life staff, are not responsible or liable for any of the services or products advertised in the Windsor Life publication, nor do we endorse any advertisement, product or service. The Association recommends that you thoroughly research any product or service and check references prior to hiring any individual or company.
AIR CONDITIONING
Air Conditioner Sales & Service
Tom Grace 2443 S. University #211 303-755-2111 or tmmytomato@aol.com
APPLIANCE REPAIR
A to Z Appliance Repair
Refrigerators, Stoves, Dishwashers, Disposals. Senior Discount Call Dave 303-371-4229
ATTORNEYS
Kirch, Rounds & Bowman PC Estate Planning/Admin, Real Estate Over 40 yrs combined legal experience www.dwkpc.net 303-671-7726
Kokus, George A., Esq, Law Office
Injured in an automobile accident?
Call or email for a free consultation 303-639-6103 email gkokus@aol.com
COMPUTERS
Affordable Computer Repairs, Etc. Computers, laptops, i-Phones, i-Pads
Tablets, VCRs, Roku, Errands, Etc. Monica 303-875-5837
Computer & Electronic Help by Stephen College student, grandpa lives in WG Enjoys helping seniors, plus tutoring Low fee 303-330-2272
In-Home Technology Assistance
Need help and the Grandkids are gone? Computers, Cameras, Phones, TVs, Etc. 720-244-4166 Scott or Mike
ELECTRICAL SERVICES
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
FLOORING
Sky Rise Carpet Cleaning LLC
A Full Restorative Carpet Cleaning
Tile, Grout, Upholstery and Area rugs
Adam Hursh 720-251-5194
GARAGE DOORS
GDO Dynamics
Garage Door Openers & Parts
Scot Sturgis
5017 S. Gibralter Way 303-693-6894
HAULING
Anything Anytime Anywhere
Junk removal & Estate Clean out 50% Senior Discount Taddy 303-525-5421
Cut Rate Hauling
Providing Trash and Junk Removal Furniture, Appliances, Debris, Etc. Rueben 720-434-8042
Express Hauling Services
Appliances, Furniture. Total clean out Seniors/Veterans Discounts applied Vern 720-275-3709
Small World Hauling Moving, Hauling, Packing Commercial, Residential 720-360-7440 www.smallworldmovers.us
HEALTHCARE
Able Care Mobile Therapy
Physical Therapist to your home
Billed to Medicare B with ‘script. Call Lynne Grieve, P. T. 719-208-1593
Kang, Ruth, DDS PC 496 S. Dayton St. Denver, CO 80247 303-360-5660
HOME CARE
Diamond Care, LLC
Personal Care Provider since 2004
Homemaker, Transportation Amy 720-317-7251
Elderlink Home Care, Inc.
Quality Companion Care Since 1988 Help Is Just A Phone Call Away 303-734-0641
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
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MOVING SERVICES
Retirement Home Movers
2 Men $100 per Hr. 3 Men $140 per Hr. Open 7 Days a Week 8am-8pm
John 720-975-3966
Small World Movers
12 Yrs Experience-Licensed & Insured Friendly, Dependable, Polite, Efficient 303-931-6135 www.smallworldmovers@us
PAINTING
Handy Manny Painting
Also repair walls, prep, paint Clean-up & organize with perfection 303-521-0063 – website: dancemanny.com
PET SERVICES
Fleur-de-lis-Kitty Care
Cat Care and Claw Trimming fleurkittycare@gmail.com
Donna 720-532-1019
PLUMBING
Vertec Plumbing
Great rates. Free Instant Quote Plumbing and Drain Cleaning www.vertecservices.com 720-298-0880
Victor E. Plumbing & Tile
Book a Service call at Victoreplumbing.squarespace.com Call 405-426-5612
PLUMBING continued
Wright, Wayne Master Plumber Service and Repair Kitchen+Bath, Balanced Shower Valves 303-344-2637
REAL ESTATE
Barlow, Chad You 1st Realty TeamElevateColorado.com 720-422-1979
Braun, Dan Home Smart of Cherry Creek Helping buy & sell in WG since 1993 303-883-5881
Coldwell Banker, Cheryl Lohuis Realtor & WG Owner. Your time 2 Buy! Have owned 3 homes here & Love it! 303-522-6161 AColoradohome4u.com
Grossman, Amy and Scott
See our Ad-Back Page of Windsor Life www.tourwindsorgardens.com 303-941-9436
Guzman, Carol , CNE, SRES Your Castle Real Estate, Inc
See my tour ad in Windsor Life 303-929-3157 www.carolguzmanhomes.com
Home Real Estate, Shirley Shideler Windsor Gardens is My Home Too! 9355 E. Center Ave. #3-A, Denver, CO 303-503-0745 shideler3@gmail.com
REAL ESTATE continued
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
Alfa Blinds, Blinds by Tomorrow
At Alfa Blinds we Make, Install Repair & Clean Blinds by Tomorrow
303-366-9266, 60 S. Havana St, #612
Master Blinds Services LLC
Sale, Repair, Clean 12445 E 39th Ave #306 303-518-4307
Shinee Blinds
Great prices, honest, dependable Free measurement, free installation Call Pete or Chris 720-365-8463
WINDOW INSTALLATION & REPAIR
Grande Vista, Inc.
Windows, Doors & Enclosed Lanais 1550 Larimer St., #454, Denver 80202 Carlos Perez 303-777-4500
Answers for Trivia
Trivia by Carol Brooks
1. The capital of Liberia is named after what U. S. President?
2. What is the most used letter in the English language?
3. When did Atari’s “Pong” appear?
4. What was Dr. Livingstone’s obsession?
5. What president’s personal library of 6,487 books started the Library of Congress?
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. Everyone is welcome!
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S E R V I C E D I R E C T O R Y
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to list your business or service.
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4. Finding the source of the Nile 5. Thomas Jefferson Call 303-364-7485
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