WINDSOR
September 2022
Volume 20, Issue 9
PRESIDENT’S PEN Dear Friends, Recently, Bill Walsh, Facilities Manager, and Dana Cusack, Grounds Supervisor, were asked to attend the Revenue Exploration Committee to Michele discuss conservation and Compton, environmental stewardship Board here at Windsor Gardens. President I wish all of you could have attended that meeting. The information given was eye-opening and enriching. I will attempt to share the highlights with you. Our goal, as stated by Bill Walsh, is to not only focus on conservation to prevent wasteful use of our natural resources, but also to be good stewards of the environment through conservation efforts and sustainable practices. He and Dana Cusack gave several examples of this effort: 1) There have been vast improvements in water usage over the years including irrigation improvements, water management practices, separate zones for flower beds, replacing toilets and installing energy-efficient washing machines. This has resulted in cutting total water use in half. 2) The new boilers have shown a 15% savings in gas. The new pumps have saved the association $71,000 in electricity annually. And, the change to LED bulbs will save us $285,000 in electricity. 3) In purchasing goods and services the staff negotiates quantity discounts and reduced shipping costs as well as closely audits the inventory. PRESIDENT'S PEN continued on page 7
In This Issue Community Meetings............................................. pg 3 In Remembrance..................................................... pg 3 Letters....................................................................... pg 3 Board Election................................................... pgs 4-5 Board in Motion...................................................... pg 7 New Residents.......................................................pg 7 Orientation Schedule for New Residents..........pg 7 From the General Manager........................... pgs 8-9 New Receptionist ............................................... pg 10 Top Things to Know When Moving ................. pg 10 Window Cleaning Schedule............................. pg 11 Maintenance & Grounds Updates................... pg 11 Power Outages.................................................... pg 12 Homeowner's Insurance Liability Coverage... pg 12 Down to Earth (Grounds column)...................... pg 13 From Community Response................................ pg 14 Test Soon and Treat Early................................. pg 14 Flu Shot Clinic....................................................... pg 14 Cop Shop.............................................................. pg 15
Councilwoman Sawyer....................................... pg 16 Tree Canopy of High Line Canal..................... pg 16 Art Club Artist Profile......................................... pg 17 Pets Corner........................................................... pg 17 Fire Station #18 Mural...................................... pg 17 Optimists Back-to-School Breakfast................ pg 18 Resident Profile: Jo Bunton Keel....................... pg 19 60th Anniversary Events.................................... pg 21 Proud to be in WG............................................. pg 21 Emerald Greens Golf News.............................. pg 21 El Gran Jardin Restaurant................................. pg 22 Photo Album................................................. pgs 23-25 WG Classes......................................................... pg 26 Activities........................................................ pgs 27-34 Windsor Writers................................................. pg 35 Classifieds ........................................................... pg 36 Service Directory........................................ pgs 37-38