WINDSOR
Volume 23, Issue 3
March 2025 PRESIDENT’S PEN As we move through the annual association budget process, I want to recognize the financial challenges we experience individually as people in the 55+ demographic. Our Bobbie Mays, state and federal taxes WG Board are due, and we have President medical expenses, increases in monthly expenses like gas and groceries, and adjustments for other increases, including the HOA costs and the loss assessment expense. Managing these issues can be overwhelming and perplexing for all of us, including the board. The board carefully considered the impact of all these challenges during the budget approval process. When planning for our community's sustainability and addressing our residents' needs, we must consider many factors. Our expenses for the upcoming fiscal year include increased costs for recycling and trash removal, sidewalk maintenance mandated by the city, and the Flock camera system to assist the Denver Police Department in identifying suspicious vehicles on our property and help Community Response monitor and investigate suspicious activity. Please also keep in mind that there will be an associated cost for Denver’s composting initiative in the near future once the city and the trash contractor determine how a community of our size can move forward. continued on page 4
In This Issue Community & Committee Meetings.................pg 3 In Remembrance..................................................pg 3 Letters....................................................................pg 3 Board in Motion...................................................pg 5 Proposed New Legacy Giving Policy..............pg 5 From the General Manager Budget Vote..........................................................pg 8 New Fiscal Year and HOA Fees...................pg 8 Loss Assessment Due Date, Payment Plans and In-person Help.....................................pg 8 Hailstorm Damages Repairs..........................pg 8 Proposed Legacy Giving Policy...................pg 9 Aging Electrical Wiring, Repairs and Owner Responsibilities................................pg 9 Maintenance & Grounds Updates............ pg 11 Councilwoman Sawyer: S. Dayton Street Improvements............................................... pg 12 Maintenance Matters...................................... pg 13 Keep Your Garage Door Closed & Locked pg 14 Community Response Activities...................... pg 14 Cop Shop........................................................... pg 14 Emerald Greens 2025-26 Season ............. pg 15
Orientation Schedule for New Residents..... pg 16 New Residents.................................................. pg 16 Top 10 Ways to Be in the Know at WG..... pg 17 WG Art Club Artist Profile............................. pg 18 LEAP Application Assistance........................... pg 18 Photo Album...................................................... pg 19 Restaurant.......................................................... pg 20 Classes, Pools and Fitness Center.................. pg 21 WG Library and DPL Bookmobile................ pg 21 Activities, Events and Entertainment.............. pg 22 Cards and Game Groups.............................. pg 26 Clubs and Groups............................................ pg 26 Faith Communities............................................ pg 28 Support Groups................................................ pg 28 Announcements................................................. pg 29 Services and Products Presentations............ pg 29 Health Screenings & Services........................ pg 29 Local Community Events.................................. pg 30 Writers Group.................................................. pg 31 Puzzles............................................................... pg 32 Classifieds ........................................................ pg 33 Service Directory..................................... pgs 34-35