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 state and federal taxes are due, and we have 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.
2025 Board Officers & Committees Association Contacts
Executive Committee
y Bobbie Mays, President
y Carol Brooks, Vice President
y Michael Powl, Treasurer
y Dean Deverick, Secretary Appeals Committee
y Dennis Knight, Chair
y Mike Lopez, Board
y Susan Bretschneider, Resident
y Shirley Cox, Resident
y Janis Mayer, Resident Architectural Review Committee
y Dean Deverick, Chair
y Michael Powl, Board
y Ron Baldwin, Resident
y Susan Bretschneider
y Albert Greuter, Resident
y Nona Warburton, Resident
y Tee Williams, Resident Auditing Committee
y Dennis Knight, Chair
y Dean Deverick, Board
y Susan Adamson, Resident
y Peggy Powl, Resident
y Bev Thomas, Resident Board Election Committee
y Carol Brooks, Chair
y Dean Deverick, Board
y Jan Mayer, Resident
y Donna Sanford, Resident
y Gary Roll, Resident
Building Representative Zone Committee (BRZC)
Carol Brooks & Donna Sanford, CoChairs
Zone 1: Shari Swickard
Zone 2: Henry Vigil
Zone 3: Susan Adamson
Zone 4: Kathy Young
Zone 5: Lisa Davis
Zone 6: Barbara Ellis
Zone 7: Susan Bretschneider Community Life Committee
y Mike Lopez, Chair
y Judi Bianco, Board
y Kristin Brotherton, Resident
y Rob Byrd, Resident
y Howard Fitsell, Resident
y Eydie McDaniel, Resident
y Peggy Powl, Resident
y Terry Sprague, Resident
y Patrice Tyler, Resident Employee Relations/Safety Committee
ADVERTISING: Ad reservations and files are due the 10th of the month prior to the month of publication. Call 303-364-7485 or email karellano@ wgamail.com for advertising information.
SUBMISSIONS are reviewed by the WG Public Relations Committee at their monthly meeting and/or by administrators for possible publication. Please email submissions to WindsorLife@wgamail.com.
DELIVERY: Windsor Life is delivered by the end of the first week of the month
Windsor Life is published by the Windsor Gardens Association Board of Directors for the benefit of Windsor Gardens residents and is dedicated to fostering communication and collaboration among the residents, board of directors and staff; promoting Windsor Gardens' numerous and diverse activities; and informing residents of community resources and issues. The Windsor Gardens Association, its board of directors and employees and the Windsor Life staff are not responsible or liable for any of the services or products advertised in the Windsor Life publication, nor do we endorse any advertisement, product or service. The association recommends that you research any product or service and check references before hiring any individual or company.
Windsor Gardens Association
595 South Clinton Street Denver, CO 80247 303-364-7485 www.windsorgardensdenver.org
Community & Committee Meetings
NOTE: Not all of the 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.
To improve security, beginning in January 2025, ALL Zoom participants must RSVP for each committee meeting by emailing wgazm@wgamail.com. Participants who do not RSVP will be verified in the Zoom waiting room before admittance to the meeting. Failure to provide full name and Windsor Gardens address will result in not being admitted to the meeting.
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Building Rep. Committee Wednesday., March 19, 3 p.m. In person in CenterPoint and via Zoom. See Zoom details below.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Architectural Review Committee Tuesday, March 11, 10 a.m.
Meeting ID: 941 4750 9594 Passcode: 447552
Audit Committee Thursday, March 13, 9 a.m.
In-person only in the Colorado Room.
Board Monthly Meeting Thursday, March 20, 9:30 a.m.
Meeting ID: 955 3349 9024 Passcode: 069548
Building Rep. Committee Wednesday, March 19, 3 p.m.
Meeting ID: ID: 934 8649 1397 Passcode: 762446
Building Rep. Zone Committee Thursday, March 13, 11 a.m.
Meeting ID: 928 9124 6788 Passcode: 974244
Community Life Committee Wednesday, March 12, 12:30 p.m.
Meeting ID: 999 8247 5958 Passcode: 704508
Entrance Tower Ad Hoc Committee Wed., March 12, 3 p.m. Meeting ID: 937 0826 5576 Passcode: 308650
Finance Committee Tuesday, March 18, 1 p.m.
Meeting ID: 971 8531 3665 Passcode: 258609
Governing Docs Ad Hoc Committee Wed., March 5, 11 a.m. Meeting ID: 984 8794 3323 Passcode: 109378
Christmas Wednesday, December 24, 2025 Thursday, December 25, 2025
New Year's Day Thursday, January 1, 2026
Your Turn: Write a Letter
Write a letter to the board, administrators or the community. Letters are published at the discretion of the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors, administrators and editor.
Submission Specifications
The submission deadline is the 15th of the month for consideration for possible publication in next month's issue.
All letters must include the writer’s name, address and phone number for verification purposes. The writer’s name will be included with those letters that are published. Anonymous letters will not be considered.
Letters are published based on space availability. Letters are limited to 300 words and may be edited for grammar, clarity, civility and space. Please provide sources for any articles or data referenced in your letter. Letters containing obvious factual inaccuracies, unattributed facts and quotes, or libelous statements will not be printed.
Reviews, positive or negative, of business lessees of Windsor Gardens will not be published.
To include diverse opinions, letters from the same writer will not be published more than three times per year and not in consecutive issues. Continued responses to other letters will be limited to open the forum for new writers and topics.
E-mail to: WindsorLife@wgamail.com
Mail to: Windsor Life, 595 S. Clinton St., Denver, CO 80247
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. No photos please.
Paul Foster
Paul Foster, age 103, died on December 14, 2024. Paul lived in building 47 with his wife, Bev, for many years. In June of 2021, Paul was featured as a WG Centenarian in Windsor Life.* Many friends and family attended Paul’s 100th, 101st, 102nd and 103rd birthday festivities. He had so many admirers!
Paul was born on May 5, 1921, in Belfort, Ohio, and attended a one-room school just half a mile from his home. He then attended Osnaburg High School. During high school, he was stricken with an undulant fever brought on by drinking raw milk. After graduating, he joined the army, but that same fever led to his discharge. After leaving the military, Paul worked for Day Chevrolet, now called Len Lyall Chevrolet.
While serving as a medic at Fitzsimmons, Paul attended the Aurora Assembly of God Church, where he met and married his first wife, Lola. They were married for nearly 60 years. Lola passed away, and Paul never thought he would marry again until he met Bev. They married in 2005 and had 17+ years together in Windsor Gardens.
Paul always loved music. He played the piano, organ and accordion. For years, he was the organist at the Assembly of God Church. Paul and Bev were members of the Windsor Gardens Church. They also conducted a senior ministry where they provided the music, and a pastor brought a message at Lowry and Mountain View Retirement Villages.
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PRESIDENT'S PEN
Many projects are planned for the 2025-2026 fiscal year. For example, we have engaged a third-party roofer to work on two simultaneous projects in our community: one focused on hail damage from May last year and the other addressing scheduled roof replacements for aged roofing systems as identified in our capital reserve study. Additionally, our maintenance staff will replace all the window screens as a result of the hailstorm. Those that were not damaged will still be replaced as a capital reserve project.
Several of you have inquired about fiber network installation. Our plan provides adequate technology for our current and future needs. After three presentations by Vero and our investigation of two other providers before them, we are confident that we have made a choice that will fulfill our needs today and in the future. Vero hopes to form a successful partnership with us by providing what is needed for $550,000 while they will absorb $1,700,000 of the expenses to benefit our community. For those who have not been involved in the research and planning of this project for the last several years, you may still have many questions, and we understand that. I appreciate your involvement. There are
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always opportunities for community participation, including open committee meetings.
I am often asked why we are not pursuing a capital fund collected from new buyers to help cover some of these expenses. We presented this option to the community twice and received rejections both times.
While the original budget estimated an average coupon increase of approximately $34 per unit for a 1,200-square-foot residence, the board and General Manager Rebecca Zazueta have worked diligently to reduce this amount to approximately $22 without increasing the capital reserve. We will continue to monitor our spending closely. Maintaining a balanced budget benefits everyone and will contribute to the sustainability and well-being of our community, which we all value and call home.
Our staff will arrange a payment plan for those whose loss assessment is not covered by insurance or is subject to a deductible. I encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity. If you'd like in-person assistance concerning a payment plan, there are several March sessions available with staff. Please see page 8 for details.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Long-Range Planning & Innovation Tuesday, March 4, 2 p.m.
Meeting ID: 968 4478 4728 Passcode: 854720
Policy Committee Tuesday, March 4, 10 a.m.
Meeting ID: 997 3028 5253 Passcode: 924732
Public Relations Committee Thursday, March 6, 9:30 a.m. Meeting ID: 978 5036 2822 Passcode: 122251
Revenue Exploration Ad Hoc Committee Thurs. March 6, 1:30 p.m.
Building 47 remembers Paul’s wonderful smile and his sharp mind and wit. Sitting on the bench outside with other residents, he would always get them laughing. Many residents remember the music coming out of his unit. He and Bev would sit out in the spring and summer on their open lanai on the first floor and watch the rabbits, squirrels and an occasional little mouse. It was quite a heartwarming sight for many of us. Paul Foster was very special and will be missed. It gives us great comfort to know that Paul died in his unit in Windsor with his wife Bev by his side.
*For Paul’s 100th birthday feature by Jeanne Lee, see page 19 in the July 2021 Windsor Life.
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Revenue Exploration Ad Hoc Committee Thurs. March 20, 1:30 p.m.
At a special board meeting on February 4, 2025, the WG Board of Directors approved the proposed budget for the year ending March 31, 2026, with a 3% increase in operations, to be voted on by the owners at the 2025 annual meeting.
During their February 20, 2025, regular meeting, the board approved the following motions:
Audit Committee motion to accept the draft audit report with changes as presented for the fiscal year ending March 2024.
Finance Committee motions:
Motion to transfer $379,019.25 to the capital reserve account.
Motion to transfer $180,503.84 to the tax reserve account.
Motion to transfer $196,204.60 to the capital reserve account. (This transfer represents the February insurance loan payment from the operating account.)
Policy Committee motions:
Motion to delete the language regarding accepting intangible gifts in the proposed legacy giving and donations policy.
Motion to change the wording of the devising a legacy gift section of the proposed legacy giving and donations policy to clarify that information regarding donations will be provided and will accompany the designation form.
Motion to forward the proposed, revised legacy giving and donations policy to the board of directors for publication in the Windsor Life newspaper for residents’ review and comments.
Public Relations Committee motion to keep the size of the Windsor Life newspaper at no larger than 40 pages.
Motion to accept the James Moore and Associates representation letter and the comments to management letter.
Motion to proceed with sending a letter to Councilwoman Sawyer and DOTI formally opposing the improvements on South Dayton Street as proposed by the city representatives.
Motion to approve a Declaration amendment to separate two combined units.
Motion to approve the following appointments and resignations as presented:
Appointment of Dan Hamill and Melanie Salvaggio as the building 64 representative and alternate representative respectively.
Resignation of Marcy Smith from the Community Life Committee and the Revenue Exploration Ad-Hoc Committee. Resignation of Beverly Williams from the Revenue Exploration Ad-Hoc Committee.
Resignation of Shirley Cox from the Policy Committee. Appointment of Eydie McDaniel to the Community Life Committee.
Appointment of Ann-Marie Jackson to the Employee Safety/ Relations Committee.
Appointment of Kathy Callender to the Policy Committee
During an executive session on February 20, 2025, a decision was made to transfer a delinquent account to the attorney’s office.
Proposed New Legacy Giving Policy
The below proposed legacy giving policy will be voted on by the WG Board of Directors on March 20, 2025. If you have questions or comments about the proposed new policy, please email them to board@wgamail.com or mail a letter to 595 S. Clinton Street, Denver, CO 80247. Letters may also be dropped off at the association office. Please submit comments by March 19, 2025.
LEGACY GIVING GIFT, DONATIONS, AND MEMORIAL DONATION POLICY
Windsor Gardens Association has established this policy to inform residents of the opportunity and procedure to make Legacy Giving Gifts, Donations, or Memorial Donations for the benefit of the Association. A procedure is also established for the Association to follow when accepting gifts or donations. The Association appreciates all gifts and donations from residents, since they benefit the entire community by helping offset project expenses, maintain and improve the association’s aging infrastructure, enrich or expand programs and activities, and much more.
Gifts and donations will not be tax deductible, as Windsor Gardens Association is not classified as a 501(c)(3) Corporation.
DEFINITIONS
Legacy Giving Gift is defined in this policy as a planned contribution, gift, or donation made by an individual during their lifetime through their will or other formal estate planning designation.
Donations in this policy are defined as financial donations or gifts to the Association made in cash or by other assets during the lifetime of Donor.
Memorial Donations are defined as a request from a family to honor a deceased loved one with a donation to Windsor Gardens. HOW TO CONTRIBUTE
Legacy Giving Gift:
Legacy Giving Gifts may be in the form of Tangible assets.
• Tangible assets are those that have a physical form and can be touched and felt and include, but are not limited to jewelry, real and personal property, personal effects, family heirlooms, and other physical items, as well as stocks, bonds, cash, accounts and treasury bills.
Devising a Legacy Gift:
Contributions, gifts and donations may be devised or bequeathed as Legacy Giving Gifts in various ways, such as by means of:
• A will: including, but not limited to, simple wills, joint wills, and holographic wills;
• A trust: including but not limited to, living trusts, revocable and irrevocable trusts, testamentary trusts, remainder trusts
• A designation of non-probate assets upon the donor’s death: such as through Payable on Death Accounts, Beneficiary Deeds, and the designation or transfer of Life Insurance or Retirement Plan proceeds.
Those interested in including the Association in their legacy giving should contact an estate planner to establish or update a will, trust or other beneficiary-designated plan.
If a person desires to bequeath, devise or designate a gift to the Association, the administration office should be notified in writing by mail attention Windsor Gardens Association, 595 South Clinton Street, Denver, CO, 80247, or via email at board@wgamail. com, that the Association has been named as a beneficiary and the necessary contact information for the executor, personal representative, trustee or institutional representative should be provided. A Designation Form for Legacy Giving Gift, Donations or Memorial Donations will be provided and should accompany the written notification of the Legacy Giving Gift if the Donor would like to designate how their gift or contribution will be used to benefit the Association (see below for more information). The Designation Form must be completed and signed by the Donor, and on file with the Association to be valid when the Legacy Giving Gift is executed.
Upon the death of the donor, the executor, personal representative, trustee, or institutional representative shall immediately notify the Association’s General Manager of the death of the Donor and the rights of the Association under the Legacy Giving Gift. The General Manager, with assistance from the Association’s Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and the appropriate representative, will coordinate the details necessary for execution of the Legacy Giving Gift. If the Association is terminated as a beneficiary of a Legacy Giving Gift prior to the decedent’s death, the Association should be notified immediately.
Donations:
Donations of Cash
Those interested in making a financial donation can do so by sending a check directly to the Association. Checks should be made payable to “Windsor Gardens Association” and mailed to 595 S. Clinton St. Denver, CO 80247, or hand delivered to the administration office. Checks must include “Donation” on the memo line.
Donations of Other Assets
Those interested in donating an asset with an appraised value of $1,000 or greater may do so by contacting the administration office in writing by mail attention Windsor Gardens Association, 595 South Clinton Street, Denver, CO, 80247, or via email at board@ wgamail.com.
Memorial Donations:
Those interested in requesting memorial donations for a deceased loved one may do so by requesting checks be made payable to “Windsor Gardens Association” with the deceased’s name & “Memorial Donation” included on the memo line. Checks should be mailed to 595 S. Clinton St. Denver, CO 80247 or hand delivered to the administration office.
DESIGNATION FORM
Donors must complete a Designation Form for their Legacy Giving Gift, Donations, or Memorial Donations if they wish to provide instructions on how their gift or donation will be used to benefit the Association. If there is no Designation Form completed, the designation will be at the discretion of the Board of Directors. The following categories have been established for Donors who wish to designate their gift or donation:
Capital Reserves (funds for large community infrastructure projects)
Community Center & Activities
Technology & Other Innovation Improvements
Landscaping
Golf Course
The Designation Form must be completed and signed by the Donor, and on file with the Association to be valid when the Legacy Giving Gift or Donations are executed. In the case of Memorial Donations, the executor, personal representative, trustee or institutional representative of the deceased loved one may complete a Designation Form to designate how the Memorial Donations will be used to benefit the Association.
GIFT AND DONATION ACCEPTANCE SUBCOMMITTEE
The Gift Acceptance Subcommittee shall consist of the General Manager or assigned staff member, the chair of the Finance Committee and the Board President. It is the responsibility of the Subcommittee to meet as needed to review all proffered gifts and donations to determine if they are appropriate and would serve the best interests of the Association, including whether the assets will constitute a significant burden or require the Association to assume additional liability and whether the value of any physical assets hold a significant value (appraised at a value of at least $1,000).
The Subcommittee will report its findings to the Board and make a recommendation on whether the Association should accept the gift or donation. The Board will make a final determination whether the gift or donation should be accepted.
General Manager
Rebecca Zazueta
From the General Manager
BUDGET VOTE
I would like to thank the owners who participated in the annual meeting on February 27. For those unable to join us live, the video is available on our Facebook page, and you do not need a Facebook account to watch it. Go to www.facebook.com/ WindsorGardensAssociation/live.
Electronic Ballot Voting Information
If you have not voted, be sure to do so by Thursday, March 6, at 4:30 p.m. Budget materials are available online at the association website for review before casting your electronic ballot vote.
Vote.Now has an option to vote by phone for owners who are not comfortable voting electronically. And for those who need assistance with ballots, volunteers will be available before the voting closes. Please see the schedule below.
Assistance with Ballots
Saturday, March 1 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. CenterPoint Lobby
Sunday, March 2 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. CenterPoint Lobby
Monday, March 3 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CenterPoint Lobby
3 p.m. to 5 p.m. CenterPoint Lobby
Tuesday, March 4 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CenterPoint Lobby 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. CenterPoint Lobby
Wednesday, March 5 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CenterPoint Lobby 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. CenterPoint Lobby
Thursday, March 6 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. CenterPoint Lobby 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. CenterPoint Lobby
If you are unable to leave your unit and would like a volunteer to come to you, please contact the administrative office at 303-3647485 to make arrangements.
Vote Results
The budget vote results will be tallied by the Vote.Now voting system and announced by the end of the business day March 7, via Pilera message.
NEW FISCAL YEAR AND HOA FEES ASSESSMENT
On March 7, 2025, our staff will begin preparing for the new fiscal year. If the budget is ratified on March 6, it will be entered into our management software, and a new HOA fees assessment amount will be established for all 2,689 units beginning April 1. Every owner will receive notification of their new monthly fees assessment amount through a letter generated and mailed from our office.
If you pay with a coupon booklet or through your own bill pay system initiated by your bank, you will receive a new booklet
towards the end of March. The coupon booklet will be mailed by a third-party company and will be separate from the letter sent by the association office. If you pay by automatic withdrawal initiated by the association, the new assessment amount will be updated automatically. No action is required by you. If you pay through your own bill pay system, initiated by your bank, please be sure to update the amount to be paid each month before your April payment is issued by your bank.
LOSS ASSESSMENT DUE DATE, PAYMENT PLANS AND IN-PERSON HELP
As of February 14, 2025, just one month before the due date, the association has received $1.6M in loss assessment payments. This is equal to approximately 33% of the total loss assessment amount of $4.8M. While we are off to a great start, we have a long way to go in collecting the remaining balance of $3.2M.
We appreciate all the owners who have made the loss assessment billing a priority by submitting insurance claims to their carriers, making payments, and setting up a payment plan. Many owners have utilized our in-person assistance times to ask questions and obtain support in managing the amount owed. So far, we have 106 payment plans, and we are encouraging those who need more time to pay to visit us as soon as possible to discuss payment options.
All accounts that have not paid the loss assessment or set up a payment plan will be charged a late fee on March 15, 2025. We will temporarily stop accepting payment plans at the close of business March 14 to reconcile the loss assessment billing, payments, and
payment plans, prior to the due date and the assessment of the late charges.
Windsor Gardens staff members will be available to meet with owners to answer questions, collect payments, and help with payment plans on the following dates, times and locations:
Monday, March 3, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Admin Office
Wednesday, March 5, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Admin Office
Friday, March 7, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Admin Office
Monday, March 10, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Admin Office
Tuesday, March 11, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., Admin Office
Thursday, March 13, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., CenterPoint Lobby
Friday, March 14, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Admin Office
No appointment is necessary to attend the in-person help times, but your patience is requested as staff assist other owners.
HAILSTORM DAMAGE REPAIRS AND REPLACEMENTS UNDERWAY
Roofs, Downspouts, Gutters, and Planning for Townhome Skylights
Foam roof repair and downspout and gutter replacement have been completed for buildings 2, 4, 6, and 8. As weather permits, the roofing contractor will move onto shingle roof replacements
and downspout and gutter replacement at buildings 1, 15, and 25, the gazebo by the pool, and garage buildings in lots 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. The long-range planning committee has also started to work on plans for the replacement of the townhome skylights.
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HAILSTORM DAMAGE REPAIRS
AND REPLACEMENTS continued from page 8
Window Screens
Window screen replacements, excluding lanai enclosure screens, are in progress for all units in the community. The contractor will do lanai screen repairs at the owner's expense. When your building is scheduled for window screen replacement, a Pilera notification will be sent to you advising when the contractor will be in the building to remove the window screens. You also have the option to remove the screens yourself and leave them by your front door in the hallway for the contractor to pick up.
We have over 6,000 window screens in the community to replace, and we need your assistance to get the work done. We cannot guarantee a second visit if you are unavailable for the contractor’s visit. If you decline this work, there will not be an opportunity to change your mind at a later date. We appreciate your cooperation and assistance in getting this project underway and completed.
PROPOSED LEGACY GIVING POLICY
In 2024, the revenue exploration committee worked to establish a written policy for residents to give back to the community. The inspiration for this policy dates back to 2019 when Helen Kreoger, a long-time owner, gifted her unit to the association as a legacy gift through a beneficiary’s deed naming Windsor Gardens Association the grantee-beneficiary of the property upon her death. The sale of the unit ultimately provided the association with a financial gift of approximately $250,000, and the funds were used to defray the insurance premium increase. To acknowledge this significant gift, the flower garden next to the administration office was named the Helen Kreoger Memorial Garden. Although this was the first gift of its kind, it set in motion the possibility of other gifts and, ultimately, a goal for leadership to establish a policy for gifts to be left to the
association, a place that means so much, to so many people who call it home.
The first draft of the policy prepared by the revenue exploration committee was forwarded to the policy committee, which spent a few months finalizing the document. The finalized draft policy provides for legacy giving donations and donations of cash, assets with an appraised value of $1,000 or more, and memorial donations. A copy of the proposed policy is published for owner review and comment on page 5. The board is set to adopt the policy at its March 20, 2025, board meeting if there are no significant comments from owners.
AGING ELECTRICAL WIRING, FUTURE REPAIRS, AND OWNER RESPONSIBILITIES
As the electrical systems in our buildings reach 60 years of age, we know they have reached their expected useful life. Major repairs and replacements are likely in future years, but the exact scope and cost are unknown. In the next three to five years, the association plans to complete a thorough due diligence project to evaluate the condition of the original electric systems and establish a plan for required repair and replacement projects. Due to their extended useful life of 30+ years, electrical systems are not an existing component in the association’s reserve funding. The plan is to incorporate this component into a reserve study update when the scope and funding requirements are known.
As part of the due diligence project, the association will carefully evaluate 11 four-story buildings that have aluminum wiring to determine if upgrades or modifications are required. According to information published by the Denver Fire Prevention and Investigation Division (DFPID), aluminum wiring itself is not dangerous. However, DFPID further explains that when aluminum wiring warms up, it expands more than copper, and when it cools down, it contracts more than copper does. This expansion and contraction, over time, will allow for loosening connections. This could happen at any connection, such as a light switch, light fixtures, circuit breakers or plug-in outlets. Also, oxidation accelerates when two unlike metals, i.e., copper and aluminum, are in contact. This may be part of the source of increased resistance when aluminum wire joins at the outlet or switches intended for copper. Eventually, the wire may start getting very hot, melt the insulation or fixture it’s attached to, and possibly even cause a fire. To read the entire DFPID publication, please visit: https://www. denvergov.org/files/assets/public/fire-department/documents/ aluminum-electrical-wiring.pdf. A copy of this document is also available on the association’s website under the Resource Center tab and Helpful Forms file.
It is important to note that there have been no reports of fires caused by aluminum wiring failures at Windsor Gardens. As a precaution and to identify any needed repairs, the aluminum wiring components maintained by the association are inspected with infrared scans by a licensed electrician on staff. This inspection does not include electric panels or wiring within the units, which are the owner’s responsibility.
The 11 four-story buildings with aluminum wiring are as follows:
Bldg. 28 – 715 South Alton Way
Bldg. 30 – 725 South Alton Way
Bldg. 37 – 700 South Alton Way
Bldg. 39 – 710 South Alton Way
Bldg. 41 – 680 South Alton Way
Bldg. 43 – 690 South Alton Way
Bldg. 66 – 300 South Clinton Street
Bldg. 68 – 350 South Clinton Street
Bldg. 80 – 9655 East Center Avenue
Bldg. 82 – 9625 East Center Avenue
Bldg. 84 – 580 South Clinton Street
Electrical Panels and Wiring withing Units
Electrical panels that service individual units and are located inside the unit are the owner’s responsibility. All electrical wiring and connections within the unit, including light switches, light fixtures, circuit breakers, or plug-in outlets, are also the owner’s responsibility, including any necessary repairs or replacements. In some units, electrical panels and connections have been replaced. However, most units still have the original 60-yearold components, and owners will likely need to make repairs or replacements in upcoming years.
Regardless of whether your unit has copper or aluminum wiring, residents should be aware of warning signs that indicate the need for required repairs or replacements. Some examples DFPID mentioned in their publication include:
• Sparks emanating from outlets.
• Warm-to-the-touch cover plates on outlets and switches.
• Smoke coming from outlets, junction boxes or switches.
• Lights that flicker for no apparent reason.
• Melted insulation (plastic) at the connections.
• The smell of burning plastic at outlets.
• Light bulbs that burn out too quickly or shine unusually bright.
• Blown fuses or tripped breakers for no apparent reason.
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
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When these issues occur, having your electrical system inspected by a licensed and reputable electrician who can help you determine what repairs are needed is important. In addition, DFPID states that any time you suspect unusual heat or smoke generated from the electrical system in your unit, do not hesitate to call Denver Fire dispatch via 911. Dispatch will direct a fire company to respond, investigate and evaluate conditions. There is never a charge for this service.
Please note that all electrical panel and connection replacements, significant modifications, additions or repairs require a modification application and permit from the association. In most cases, a city permit is also required.
MAINTENANCE UPDATES
Underground Garages Project: The underground garage project is steady. We are still working between buildings 60 and 62. We lost several days due to the cold weather. Saturday work may occur to make up for bad weather days.
Community Center: Two tabletops in the billiards room have been recovered.
Golf Course Pump House Electrical Repairs: The engineering portion of the repairs has been completed.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
Window screen replacements have begun. The plan is to start slow and develop a good pace. So far, we have seen less than 70% participation and have found 16 different sizes of screens.
An infrared survey on aluminum-wired buildings is in progress.
Building 49 had an elevator motor failure over President’s Day weekend.
One of our plow trucks was stolen and recovered, and another work truck was vandalized during an attempted theft. Both vehicles are being repaired, and one will need a complete plow replacement.
Hail-damaged roofs have been repaired, and new gutters and downspouts have been installed at buildings 2, 4, 6 and 8.
Building 6 had an under-floor leak in a one-inch hot water line
Air filters have been replaced.
Emergency lighting checks are nearly complete.
GROUNDS PROJECTS
Four flagstone areas on the golf course are being reworked.
Shrub/perennial/grasses trimming is in progress.
Tree removals and stump grinding are in progress, including the removal of the large locust between buildings 1 and 3.
Projects started (plants removed) at buildings 63, 37, 53,41, 59, 12 and 62. We plan to replant in early spring.
Mulching and rockwork are ongoing around building and drainage areas.
Attended the February 21 High Line Canal Club meeting to discuss ideas for after the path is installed.
HALLWAY CARPET REPLACEMENT
Carpet installation in building 11 is complete. The cove base is on backorder. Building 19 is in progress, and building 54 has been added to the schedule.
PAINTING PROJECTS
Hallway Painting Project: Building 57 is complete. Building 55 is in progress. Building 39 has been added to the schedule.
Other Paint Projects: We are caulking and painting the new base trim in building 11. Several door painting projects and drywall patches have been completed.
Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer
South Dayton Street Improvements are Coming in 2025
Concerns about traffic on S. Dayton Street are the most common issue the District 5 Council office hears from Windsor Gardens residents. In 2022, my office sponsored and funded a traffic study of S. Dayton Street between Alameda Avenue and Mississippi Avenue. During that process, we worked with surrounding neighborhood residents, traffic engineering firm Fehr and Peers, and Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) to review these concerns. Our office hosted a community survey and three community conversations to get direct feedback from residents about the issues you see on S. Dayton Street. During that process, we received over a thousand comments and opinions, which were extremely helpful. Thank you!
In January 2025, we once again partnered with DOTI to host a follow-up conversation about S. Dayton Street so that Windsor Gardens residents could provide feedback on the concept plan for implementation of the study recommendations. Many of these will be coming to S. Dayton Street later this year as part of a scheduled repaving project, with the goal of reducing speeds to make S. Dayton safer.
DOTI has proposed the following changes to S. Dayton Street to help slow traffic speeds and allow for better sight lines around parked cars:
• Removing the middle lane between Mississippi Avenue and Alameda Avenue
• Adding parking to the west side of S. Dayton Street between Alameda Avenue and Kentucky Drive
• Moving no parking signage to improve vision when turning onto S. Dayton Street
• Installing curb extensions, also known as chicanes, to slow traffic
• Upgrading the traffic light at Alameda Avenue to add a protected turn lane
The goal of these improvements is to increase the overall safety of motorists, bicyclists and pedestrians along S. Dayton Street. These changes will help slow the speed of traffic and keep parked cars further back from intersections. It will also open up parking spaces on the east side of S. Dayton Street, allowing residents of Pine Creek Apartments to park adjacent to their complex instead of having to run across S. Dayton Street.
Thank you to everyone who attended the January community conversation to ask questions and provide feedback. The community’s knowledge of Windsor Gardens trash truck pickup locations and timing, as well as the need for a left turn lane for residents to access the Windsor Gardens garages, are important for DOTI to know about as they prepare to make these changes later this year. We appreciate your engagement in flagging these issues for us during the community meeting! DOTI engineers are taking this feedback into consideration as they create the design for the new traffic patterns.
In case you missed the January meeting, you can find a recording on the Denver Council 5 Facebook page at https://bit. ly/daytonstmeeting. Additionally, the results of the 2024 S. Dayton Street Traffic Study can be found on the District 5 website at https:// bit.ly/daytonsttrafficstudy.
As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office if there’s anything we can do to support you.
Email: denvercouncil5@denvergov.org
Phone: 720-337-5555
Website: bit.ly/D5Website
Maintenance Matters
WHEN DO I CALL A CONTRACTOR?
Facilities
Maintenance Manager
Bill Walsh
We frequently get questions about who is responsible for various repairs. It breaks my heart to see someone call a tradesperson (plumbing, electrical, flooring, garage doors, etc.) and pay all kinds of money for repairs the association would have covered. The bill for these services can sometimes be way out of scale, yet people feel trapped to pay as the work has already been done.
An example of where residents have erred in hiring a contractor is garage door repair. The association maintains the mechanical portion of your garage door: springs, rollers, tracks, and hinges. The owner is responsible for the door operator or the “garage door opener” components. Sometimes, it’s hard to determine what is wrong; in many cases, both the door and the opener need repair. Always contact the association first for garage door issues by submitting a work order, and staff will verify and advise you on the necessary repairs. When it comes to a drain issue, if your sink, toilet or tub drain is simply slow, it is probably the homeowner’s responsibility. If water backs up into your sink, tub, or toilet without notice, it could be a main line for which WGA is responsible. Again, call us first, and we will advise you.
Many service companies give bonus money to their techs who can UPSELL. I have seen that in all of the trades mentioned above. Garage door guys will tell you you need new rollers, new hinges, new springs, and new cables. Sometimes, they will tell you they can’t guarantee the opener unless they completely rebuild the door. I recently saw an invoice for repairing a garage door that far exceeded the price of a new door. The same applies to plumbing and electrical; some companies increase their profits by upselling. If you need work done, always get at least three bids. I know it’s hard to get bids sometimes, but how else will you know the value of the needed work? For example, for a common task here at WG, like changing a shower valve, I have seen bids from $800 to $2,500. Do your homework before hiring any service provider. Believe me, it’s well worth it.
LANAI ENCLOSURES
DOOR ISSUES
Submit a Work Order Before Calling a Contractor GARAGE
Identifying Issues with Your Garage Door
When you notice a problem with your garage door, your first action should be to submit a work order to get assistance from the association in identifying the problem.
Placing a Work Order
Work orders can be generated by calling the work order line at 303-364-7485, option 1, or speaking with a receptionist.
Staff Inspection
Once the work order is placed, a maintenance technician will inspect the garage door and determine what needs to be adjusted and who is responsible – the association or the resident.
Cables and spools
Rollers and hinges
Track for the door
Spring
If the issue with the door is identified as a WGA responsibility, staff will repair it.
Mechanical opener, belt and components
Remotes and keypads
If the staff determines the component that requires service is the resident’s responsibility, the resident must make the necessary repairs.
Community Response
KEEP GARAGE DOORS DOWN AND LOCKED
From Community Response Officer Justin Lovingier
Per the Windsor Gardens Association Surface Garage Policy, all surface garage doors must be down and locked at all times, except when entering, exiting or physically present and engaging in activities in the structure.
An open and unoccupied garage creates a security risk for not only your car but also the neighboring garages and their belongings. And closing the garage is not enough. Checking and assuring the garage is locked after being closed is also essential.
Community Response will frequently leave open garage door warning notices for those not following the policy. Continued violations will lead to enforcement actions by the administrative staff, including the possibility of fines.
If you are having issues with your garage door, submit a work order so that maintenance personnel can troubleshoot the problem and determine whether the association or the owner is responsible for repairs. See the infographic on page 13 for more details.
COMMUNITY RESPONSE ACTIVITIES, FEBRUARY 1 THROUGH FEBRUARY 26, 2025
The COP Shop at WG
The COP Shop is operated by volunteers who work with the Denver Police Department to assist with citizen complaints, accident reports and other activities that typically require a trip to the district station.
COP SHOP HOURS AT WG: The Cop Shop will be in CenterPoint’s lobby from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, March 3, and Friday, March 21. We hope to see you there.
HAT DRIVE: Thanks again to everyone who helped with the hat drive. 684 items were turned over to the co-responder crisis intervention response unit on January 16, just before the cold snap came in.
PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE-BACK DAY: Also, a reminder that when you are beginning your spring cleaning, the next prescription drug take-back day will be the last Saturday in April in CenterPoint, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
ROAD TOLLS SCAM
Dear Cop Shop:
I got a text that I owe road tolls, but I don’t think I’ve been on that road. Is it a scam?
What To Do
Dear What to Do:
It most likely is a scam. Agencies like the Better Business Bureau, FBI, the Federal Trade Commission and AARP have been sending warnings for the last few months. Local media have been broadcasting information as well.
Genuine notices of unpaid tolls generally are sent by mail. The fake notices typically come by text, saying you haven’t paid a toll
and are accumulating late fees. Unlike other scams, the money demanded seems relatively small to throw you off guard. It is more likely a phishing scam. The text includes a link to make payment and will ask for personal information like credit card, bank, or driver’s license number. DO NOT OPEN the link provided. It could potentially put malware on your device. DO NOT CALL the number provided. Remember, never give any personal information to anyone you have not requested contact from.
If you think you might have an unpaid toll, look up the agency's legitimate contact information and speak directly to them. Otherwise, delete the text and block the number. You can also report the attempted scam to the FBI at www.ic3.gov.
The Denver Police District 3 number is 720-913-1300, and the non-emergency number is 720-913-2000 if you want an officer to visit you. The Leetsdale Cop Shop is available to you by text or phone at 303-329-0500 and leetsdalecopshop@hotmail.com.
2025-2026 Rates
Emerald Greens Golf Club new 2025-26 rates will be enacted on April 1, 2025. Memberships and club storage renewals will also begin on April 1. Please contact the golf shop for more information. The WG resident membership includes a 10-day booking window.
Greens Fees Memberships
WG Resident
Junior (16 & under)
Non-Resident
$10
$10
$15
Resident
Non-Resident
Junior
$450
$650
$550
Cart Rentals
Electric Cart
- Residents per Rider
- Solo Rider
- Two Riders
Pull Cart
2025 Emerald Greens Tournament Schedule
*All Tournaments = 2-Person Scrambles and Shotgun Starts*
Spring Open March 22 5 p.m.
Diamond Open April 19 5 p.m.
Emerald Open May 17 5 p.m.
Pearl Open June 21 5 p.m.
Ruby Open July 19 5 p.m.
Sunset Open Aug. 23 7:30 p.m.
Sapphire Open Sept. 20 5 p.m.
Topaz Open Nov. 15 2 p.m.
$9
$13
$18
$4
Golf Clubs
Club Rental
Club Storage
Tournaments
In-House
Private
$6
$100
$25*
$550-$900**
*Excluding special events.
**See golf shop for details.
Golf Shop Credits
Attention League Golfers: Your golf shop credits must be used by March 31, 2025. They will expire after this day. You can spend credits on merchandise, green/cart fees, or special orders.
Golf Clinics and Lessons
Emerald Greens will be hosting golf lessons and clinics starting in March for golfers of all skill levels. Please contact the golf shop for more information.
Men’s and Women’s Golf Leagues Season Start-up
The Windsor Gardens men’s and women’s golf leagues, the Dukes and Windsorettes, are gearing up for the 2025 league season, with play beginning the first week in May. All skill levels of golfers are encouraged to join, with members in both leagues placed in flights based on handicaps.
Meet & Greet and Interest Meetings
The Windsorettes are hosting a Meet and Greet on Tuesday, March 4, at CenterPoint from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. for new and current golfers to learn more about league play and sign up to join in the fun. WG residents and non-residents 55 and over are cordially invited to share coffee and donuts with existing members who can answer any questions about the Windsorettes. They will also host a Spring Luncheon on April 16 at El Gran Jardin as an opportunity for new league members to meet other players, learn about golf etiquette and rules, and ask additional questions.
The Dukes will host an interest meeting on Friday, March 28, at 1 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Residents and non-residents 55 and over are invited to join current men’s league members to learn more about the league and sign up for the upcoming season. If you have any questions, contact Barry at barrybretz.dukes@gmail.com or 303-619-1900.
Membership Fees
The annual membership fee for the Windsorettes is $40, and for the Dukes, $85. Weekly green fees for all leagues are $10. These green fees are covered for league participants who purchase an
annual membership (call the Golf Shop for details). Cart and pull cart rental is available as well.
If you want to sign up but are unable to attend any of the interest meetings, or for additional information, prospective golfers can call or text Windsorettes President Karen Higel at 720-480-9870 and Dukes President Barry Bretz at 303-619-1900.
Season Play Days
Once the upcoming season gets underway at our own Emerald Greens Golf Course, the Windsorettes take to the links on Wednesday mornings and the Dukes follow on Thursday mornings. Weekly prizes redeemable at the Emerald Greens Pro Shop are awarded in all flights by both leagues.
Battle of the Gardens: Windsorettes to Compete Against Heather Gardens Women's League
In July, interested Windsorettes will compete against the Heather Gardens women's league in the Battle of the Gardens, a two-day tournament with one day of play at Windsor Gardens and the other at Heather Gardens. The tournament concludes with a lunch, and prizes are awarded along with a trophy for the league that wins the tournament.
League Championships at the End of the Season
Both leagues also hold club championships at the end of the season. The Dukes hold a season-ending tournament called The Horse Race, which features the top ten money winners.
Fantastic Friday Golf Group
For those wanting the socialization of a weekly league without the competition, look no further than the Fantastic Friday Golf Group (FFGG). This co-ed league plays on Friday mornings with the main purpose of having fun! FFGG is open to players of all skill levels and their first day of play will be Friday, May 2, with tee
times starting at 7:30 a.m. A sign-up sheet will be posted on the bulletin board outside the golf shop the week prior. For additional information, please contact Barbara Schau at Bgschau50@gmail. com
Upcoming New Resident Orientations
The association's administrative office has several new resident orientation meetings scheduled this month. One session will be via Zoom, and the others will be in person in the administrative office.
Please note: Walk-ins are not encouraged, as important new resident paperwork must be completed prior to attending a new resident orientation.
TO SCHEDULE AN ORIENTATION
Contant Estephany Vela at 303-364-7485, ext. 1590.
IN-PERSON ORIENTATIONS
Thursday, March 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Tuesday, March 18, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, March 27, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Administrative Office, 595 S. Clinton St.
Welcome to Our New Neighbors
Bldg Name From
16 David and Marjorie Janvier Denver, CO
51 Patricia and Richard Sythe Show Low, AZ
52 Marcelino Rodriguez Denver, CO
"To be a good neighbor is one of life's richest joys." dailyquipple.com
ZOOM ORIENTATION
Tuesday, March 4, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Join by computer
Go to www.zoom.com. Click “Join a meeting”. Enter the meeting ID: 833 556 5532 and passcode: 015668
Join by phone
1. Call 720-928-9299
2. You will be prompted to enter the meeting ID: 833 556 5532 #
3. You will be prompted to enter a participant ID: Just hit #
4. You will be prompted to enter the meeting password: 015668 #
5. You will be put on hold for the host to allow you to join the meeting.
Online Welcome Packet Includes Orientation Booklet and Several Association Forms
At the association website (www.windsorgardensdenver.org), under the Resource Center tab, you can access the WG welcome packet with the orientation booklet and several forms, including:
EDS form
Emergency Medical Data Form
ACH form
How to Pay Your HOA Assessment via E-check or Credit Card Tutorial
Pilera Communication Form
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TOP 10 WAYS TO BE IN THE KNOW AT WG
READ WINDSOR LIFE
Delivered to units once a month. Digital versions and audio recordings are posted on the WG website.
Access board and committee meeting minutes, policies, calendars and much more. 2 3 4 5 6
BROWSE THE WG WEBSITE @ WWW.WINDSORGARDENSDENVER.ORG
READ THE BULLETIN BOARDS
LIKE OR FOLLOW THE WG FACEBOOK PAGE
www.facebook.com/WindsorGardensAssociation
ATTEND DONUTS WITH DONNA COMMUNITY CHAT
A community chat with the co-chair of the Building Rep Committee, every other month.
PARTICIPATE IN YOUR BUILDING MEETINGS
ATTEND THE BUILDING REP COMMITTEE MEETINGS
WG general manager and staff speak and answer questions at the meeting.
COME TO ONE OR MORE OF THE COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Meeting details posted on page 3 of Windsor Life each month and on the WG website.
ATTEND BOARD MEETINGS
Meeting details posted on page 3 of Windsor Life each month and on the WG website.
WG Art Club Artist Profile
ELIZABETH PECK graduated from the New York Phoenix School of Design (now the Manhattan Center of the Pratt Institute) with a major in Fashion Illustration. She worked many years in graphic arts, including eight at Princeton University Press.
The pen and ink sketch "Benny" is one of many in a series called Windsor Gardens Life on a Bench.
The WG Art Club meets monthly on the first Friday in the Colorado Room from 10 a.m. to noon. Contact Stuart Emery at emery1625@gmail.com for more information. Original artworks by members are available for viewing and purchase in the display case in CenterPoint.
Low-income Energy Assistance Program Application Assistance at WG on March 24
On Monday, March 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., a representative from the Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) will be in CenterPoint to assist with the application process and to answer any questions you may have. You can submit your application onsite!
LEAP is a federally-funded program that helps eligible Colorado families, seniors and individuals pay a portion of their winter home heating costs. Eligibility is based on the state median income and a variety of other factors, including the primary heating fuel costs.
A portion of Windsor Gardens homeowners’ HOA fee is applied towards heating costs. WG homeowners may be eligible for assistance in paying that portion of the fee.
Residents will need to bring their Colorado ID, HOA statement, and a letter stating their social security benefit (private retirement and bank statements cannot be used to verify monthly income).
Questions regarding the process prior to March 24 can be directed to dang.nguyen@denvergov.org. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
“BENNY” by Elizabeth Peck
Photo Album
WG Children's Hospital Volunteers Annual Luncheon
On January 27, 2025, the members of the WG chapter of the Children's Hospital Colorado Volunteer Association held their annual luncheon. They passed the torch from their past leadership to their new officers.
Join the group on Monday, March 17, at 9:30 a.m. in CenterPoint West to celebrate St Patrick's Day and help them plan their spring events, including:
No-Sew Blanket Making Party in the CenterPoint Sewing Room on Saturday, March 22, at 9:30 a.m.
Annual Spring Bake Sale in the CenterPoint Lobby on Friday, April 25, at 2 p.m.
Tour of Children's Hospital on Monday, May 19, at 9:30 a.m.
New volunteer members are always welcome. For more information, contact President Patsy Krechel at wgchvolunteers@gmail.com or 303-807-0111.
Optimist Club Shoe Drive
Bob Hamblin, member of the WG Optimist Club, with the collection box in CenterPoint for the CO/WY Optimists shoe drive in partnership with Funds2Orgs. The club is collecting gently worn, used and new shoes to ship to micro-entrepreneurs in developing countries to help them maintain and grow small businesses. The drive will continue through April 10, 2025.
Photo from Bobbie Mays.
Share Your Photos with Us!
Î EMAIL your photos to windsorlife@wgamail com
Share a caption for your photo and include your name in your email.
Î UPLOAD your photos online by copying or typing the following address into your internet browser and then hitting enter: bit.ly/3HEbdT7
This will take you to the WG Dropbox account. Follow the instructions for attaching your photo files.
Please include your name and a brief title in the file name. You can also email your photo title and a caption to windsorlife@ wgamail.com.
Î UPLOAD your photos using the WG QR code Scan the QR code with your smartphone camera. A “flowcode.com” link will pop up on your phone. Click on the link.
QUESTIONS : Email Lori at windsorlife@wgamail.com.
NOTE: Submitted photos may be posted on the WG Facebook page and/or published in Windsor Life.
Linda Kumar, Past President, and Bobbi Close, Past Vice President
Photos from Jeanne Lee.
2025 Officers, left to right:
Kristin Brotherton, Vice President; Cathy Hyatt, Treasurer; Carol Hammons, Secretary; and Patsy Krechel, President.
WG CHC Volunteer Chapter members at their 2025 annual luncheon.
A C T I V I T I E S
WG CLASSES
WG classes are free of charge to WG residents. No sign-up is required; you can drop in anytime. Please support your favorite classes, as we require a minimum of 10 students per class to maintain our instructors. Please see the class schedule organized by the day of the week below. The name of the instructor is in parentheses.
Yoga (Haykin)
MONDAY
Auditorium 9 AM – 10 AM
Knitting/Crochet (Holifield) Sewing Room 9 AM – 12 PM
Bridge Basic (Heitler) Colorado Room 10 AM – 11:30 AM
Sewing Class/Lab (Holifield) Sewing Room 9 AM – 12 PM
Chorus (Hermanson) CenterPoint West 10 AM – 11:30 AM
Drawing (Fidelman) Art Room 10 AM – 12 PM
Weight Training (Zimmer) Auditorium 1 PM – 2 PM
Duplicate Bridge (Heitler) Aspen Room 1 PM – 4 PM
INDOOR POOL
The indoor aquatic facilities (indoor pool, saunas and therapy pool) are closed for cleaning every Monday from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and all day every Thursday (closure begins Wednesday at 4 p.m. and the pool reopens Friday at 6 a.m.). These areas are also closed on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. during the aqua fitness classes.
FITNESS CENTER
FITNESS CENTER HOURS
The Fitness Center is open 24/7 for residents with an ID badge keycard, except during cleaning times. The center is closed for cleaning on Tuesdays and Fridays from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.
INSTRUCTION
Join instructor Kathy Zimmer for drop-in sessions in the Fitness Center. These sessions are FREE for residents. This month's scheduled sessions are:
Low Impact Aerobics (Zimmer) Auditorium 9 AM – 9:45 AM
Chair Exercise (Zimmer) Auditorium 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
Watercolor (Fidelman) Art Room 10 AM – 12 PM
Breathe and Move (Hall) Auditorium 1 PM – 2 PM
Drama (Buckstein) Auditorium 3 PM – 6 PM
Social Dancing Beg (Horton) Auditorium 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
Social Dancing Int (Horton) Auditorium 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM
FRIDAY
Yoga (Haykin) Auditorium 9 AM – 10 AM
Due to an instructor's medical issue, Monday/Wednesday’s Pilates and Saturday’s Zumba and Chair Zumba classes are on hold. We are looking at alternatives to bring these classes back.
Also, due to an instructor’s medical procedure, Monday/Wednesday’s Aqua Fitness Classes are on hold. We anticipate that classes will resume in late March or early April. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
DPL BOOKMOBILE
The Denver Public Library Bookmobile will be at WG on Friday, March 7, and Friday, March 21, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT.
Bingo with the Bookmobile: Join the friendly bookmobile team as they host a rousing bingo session with some fabulous prizes. Friday, March 21, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM.
WG LIBRARY
The WG Library is located in CENTERPOINT on the second floor and is open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. New books in the glass cases include titles on the bestseller lists and may be checked out with volunteers Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., excluding holidays. The open shelves hold an extensive selection of books you can borrow anytime during the day.
NEW BOOKS Suspense Checkout
“Think Twice” by Harlan Coben
“The Waiting” by Michael Connelly
“Lie for a Million” by Janet Dailey
“The Grey Wolf” by Louise Penny
“Golden Hour” by Stuart Woods
Events are listed in chronological order.
MARDI GRAS GIVAWAY:
Tuesday, March 4, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the ACTIVITIES OFFICE. Whether you’re on Bourbon Street or Clinton Street, you should always be able to celebrate Mardi Gras! Stop by the Activities Office during business hours and claim your free Mardi Gras beads and word search. While supplies last!
WINDSORETTES WOMEN'S GOLF LEAGUE MEET AND GREET:
Tuesday, March 4, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. This is the first event of the season and provides a great opportunity for those interested in the women’s golf league to learn more about league play and sign up to join the fun. WG residents and non-residents 55 and over are invited to share coffee and donuts with existing members, who can answer questions and provide information regarding the upcoming season.
WG SPELLING BEE sponsored by KAISER PERMANENTE: Thursday, March 6, at 1 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Join the Activities staff for an E-X-T-R-A-O-R-D-I-N-A-R-Y event, where we will crown the Windsor Gardens Spelling Bee Champion! You may sign up to attend as a member of the audience or as a
If you are interested in purchasing a ticket for an event or desire to sign up for an activity but are unable to come by the Activities Office during business hours, please reach out! We are happy to accommodate your schedule and make arrangements for you to do so! Please contact Steve Follweiler at 720-862-1533 or sfollweiler@wgamail.com or Brendan Hazel at 720-862-1534 or bhazel@wgamail.com.
contestant. Contestants will be limited to the first 15 that sign up.
FREE! Sign up at the Activities Desk as either a contestant or spectator.
CANDY BAR KENO (BINGO WITH CARDS) sponsored by THE GROSSMAN TEAM: Friday, March 7, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Join the activities staff for some fun Keno games and win your choice from a variety of candy bars! Keno is very similar to bingo; the only differences are that the spaces you cover are images of poker cards and playing cards are randomly
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pulled from a deck, indicating the space to be covered.
FREE! Sign up at the Activities Desk.
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES TABLE: Saturday, March 8, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Help us support Girl Scout Troop #68350 by visiting their table and purchasing your favorite cookies! Stop by and stock up!
AARP SAFE DRIVING CLASS: Thursday, March 13, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST.
COST: $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. Limited seating.
ENTERTAINMENT LUNCHEON (RESCHEDULED) with a MUSICAL PERFORMANCE by OVER THE WATERFALL – sponsored by KAISER PERMANENTE: Friday, March 14, at 12 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Enjoy traditional folk music (and sing along) with the fabulous Over the Waterfall. Lunch includes a sandwich, side, chips, dessert and a drink.
COST: $16. Tickets are available at the Activities Desk.
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Suspense on the Shelf
“Dead Coin” by Sheldon Siegel Suspense Paperbacks
“Long Shadows” by David Baldacci
“Out of Nowhere” by Sandra Brown
“What Lies in the Woods” by Kate Alice Marshall
“23 ½ Lies” by James Patterson
“Shattered” by James Patterson Fiction Checkout
“The Wedding People” by Alison Espach
“We'll Prescribe You a Cat” by Syou Ishida
“The River Knows Your Name” by Kelly Mustain
“Intermezzo” by Sally Rooney
“Counting Miracles” by Nicholas Sparks
Fiction Checkout continued
“Tell Me Everything” by Elizabeth Strout
“The Lost Bookshop” by Evie Woods Fiction on the Shelf
“Finding Fionn” by M.J. Evans
“The Heart's Choice” by Tracie Peterson
“After Anne” by Logan Steiner Fiction Paperback
“The Love Shack” by Lori Foster
Non-Fiction Checkout
“The Backyard Bird Chronicles” by Amy Tan
“Confronting the Presidents” (American History) by Bill O'Reilly
“Sweet Dreams” “Titanic the Musical” “Transformers” “Unsung Hero”
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WINDSOR HAPPENINGS
SATURDAY NIGHT MONTHLY DANCE with the YOUNGHEART BAND – sponsored by the GROSSMAN TEAM: Saturday, March 15, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Come have a ball with Deejay Johnson and the YoungHeart Band. Desserts and refreshments will be served.
COST: Tickets are $7 for residents and $10 for non-residents. Pay at the door.
CELTIC STEPS – IRISH DANCE PERFORMANCE: Monday, March 17, at 12 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Get in the St. Patrick’s Day spirit with a fun and free performance from Colorado’s homegrown Celtic Steps School of Irish Dance. Join them for a show-stopping performance as they present traditional Irish dances and jigs that are sure to delight!
FREE! Sign up at the Activities Desk.
ST. PATRICKS DAY
SCAVENGER HUNT: Monday, March 17, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Whether you’re using the luck of the Irish or summoning your inner detective, keep your eyes peeled for the green and gold this coming St. Patrick’s Day. The activities staff will hide green and gold coins around the 1ST FLOOR of CENTERPOINT for you to sniff out. The person who turns in the most coins will win a St. Patrick’s Daythemed prize! The winner will be notified on Tuesday, March 18.
NCAA MARCH MADNESS BRACKET CHALLENGE: The NCAA March Madness Bracket Challenge is a FREE contest where you pick who will win each game in the NCAA Basketball Tournament. Compete against other residents, and if you have the highest total, you will win a gift certificate to Buffalo Wild Wings and bragging rights. Come to the Activities Office to pick up a rule sheet and bracket.
Brackets will be available on Monday, March 17, and MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN 4 p.m. on Wednesday, March 19. Games will begin in the afternoon on Thursday, March 20. There will be a bracket and pool for both the men’s and women’s tournaments.
FREE! Stop by the activities office between the listed dates.
BALLY’S CASINO VIA PREMIER CHARTERS: Tuesday, March 18. The bus will depart from the ADMIN PARKING LOT at 9:20 a.m. and leave the casino at 2:30 p.m. to return.
COST: $20 per person at the Activities Desk. Tickets must be purchased prior to the day of departure. All riders must sign a bus waiver or update an existing waiver. No refunds will be offered after Friday, March 14.
TRENDING SCAMS TARGETING OLDER COLORADANS: Thursday, March 20, at 10:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Learn about the top scams Coloradans are reporting to the AARP ElderWatch helpline so you can avoid becoming the next scam victim and protect your personal/financial information.
FREE. Sign up at the Activities Desk.
WORLD ORAL HEALTH DAY: Thursday, March 20, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. World Oral Health Day launches a year-long campaign dedicated to raising global awareness of the issues around oral health and the importance of oral hygiene so that governments, health associations and the public can work together to achieve healthier mouths and happier lives. Stop by and visit Josie with D Dental and pick up a free case of oral health products.
ACTIVE MINDS – WOMEN OF DENVER HISTORY: Thursday, March 20, at 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. The efforts of many great people shaped the city of Denver. Join Active Minds® as we focus on the women of Denver and their contributions to the city and the state. We will cover some familiar names as well as some lesser-known figures as we trace the impact of these women and their place in history.
FREE! Sign up at the Activities Desk.
BINGO with the BOOKMOBILE: Friday, March 21, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Join the friendly bookmobile team from the Denver Public Library as they host a rousing bingo session with some fabulous prizes.
FREE. Everyone is welcome!
TRIVIA FUN DAY: Friday, March 21, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the CENTERPOINT. 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.
LEAP APPLICATION ASSISTANCE: Monday, March 24, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. The Colorado Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) is a federally funded program that helps eligible hard-working Colorado families, seniors and individuals pay a portion of their winter home heating costs. Their goal is to help bring warmth, comfort and safety to your home and family by assisting with heating costs. A representative from LEAP will be at WG to assist with the application process and to answer any questions you may have. You can submit your application onsite! Residents will need to bring their Colorado ID, HOA statement, and a letter stating their social security benefit (private retirement and bank statements cannot be used to verify monthly income). Questions regarding the process prior to March 24 can be directed to dang. nguyen@denvergov.org. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
TRADITIONAL BOARD AND CARD GAME GATHERING: Wednesday, March 26, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Come play some of your favorite family games and mingle with other WG residents. Games will include the
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classics, including checkers, chess, Sorry, Yahtzee, Scrabble, Uno, Monopoly, Battleship and more! Simply pick out a game, and others will play with you! All are welcome to bring their favorite game to share with the group. FREE! Sign up at the Activities Desk.
NATURAL GROCERS
WELLNESS CLASS – 21 Days to a Healthier You, Step 3, Detoxify Your Life: Friday, March 28, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Now that you’ve learned how to eat for health and vitality and kicked sugar cravings, week three of the series concludes with discovering the benefits of daily detoxification. You’ll discover how to reduce your toxic burden by participating in a final 7-day challenge to detoxify your body and environment.
FREE! Sign up at the Activities Desk.
MEN’S GOLF LEAGUE ANNUAL
SIGN-UP DAY: Friday, March 28, at 1 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Residents and nonresidents 55 and over are invited to join current men’s league members for the annual Duke’s Men’s Golf League sign-up day to learn more about the league and sign up for the upcoming season.
DAY TRIP TO MANITOU SPRINGS & COLORADO SPRINGS: Thursday, April 3, depart at 8 a.m. and return at 8 p.m. Join residents and friends for this day-long trip, including a visit to the Miramont Castle in Manitou Springs and High Tea in the Queen’s Parlor Tea Room. Next, we’ll stop
at the beautiful U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum and Training Center, and finally, dinner at The Airplane Restaurant in Colorado Springs.
Contact Coral with any questions at 720-2380315 or aitraveltours8@gmail.com. Trip flyers and registration forms are available in the WG Activities Office hallway or online at www. americaninternationaltravel.net under Adult Groups. An American International Travel and Tours representative will be available for in-person registration and payment in CENTERPOINT LOBBY on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
COST: $270. Requires a minimum of 10 travelers and is limited to 20 travelers.
STYLES B. JAZZ QUARTET with TINA PHILLIPS: Free concert on Thursday, April 3, at 6 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Styles B. Jazz Quartet, with vocalist Tina Phillips, is back to commemorate Jazz Appreciation Month. They will provide a program featuring jazz, pop and Latin standards, and their own unique take on musical selections from Broadway, the movies and television. All are welcome to join us for this performance celebrating the uniquely American art form that is jazz!
FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
OPTIMIST
CLUB
ANNUAL PANCAKE BREAKFAST: Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Join the Optimist Club for a pancake breakfast, with proceeds going towards Optimist programs to help children.
COST: $10. Tickets are available at the Activities Desk or can be purchased at the door.
ENTERTAINMENT LUNCHEON
– THE COLORADO CHILDREN’S CHORALE: Tuesday, April 15, at 11:30 a.m., in CENTERPOINT. Join us for lunch, followed by a Colorado Children’s Chorale performance. Lunch includes a sandwich, side, chips, drink, and a dessert.
COST: $16. Tickets are available for purchase at the Activities Desk. Sponsored by Kaiser Permanente.
SPRING FLING SHOWCASE: Friday, April 25, at 1 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Do you have a hidden talent to share with your fellow residents? Are you involved in a club or group you’d like to showcase? The Spring Fling will allow you to perform, share, or even teach others.
Due to time constraints, the number of performances may be limited, and each performance should last no longer than 10 minutes. No submissions will be accepted after April 18.
FREE! Sign up as either a spectator or a performer at the Activities Desk. Performance submissions are subject to review by the activities staff.
COST: $5 PER PERSON AT THE DOOR includes a great movie, a small bag of popcorn, soda or water, and candy. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Please, no bills larger than $20. Closed captioning is utilized whenever possible.
THIS MONTH'S MOVIES ARE SPONSORED BY THE GROSSMAN TEAM.
EZRA: Saturday, March 8, at 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. A struggling father and his beloved son, who is on the autism spectrum, are going on a life-changing road trip in the dramedy, “Ezra.” Directed by Tony Goldwyn, “Ezra" follows Max (Bobby Cannavale), a struggling stand-up comedian and divorced dad trying to give his son, Ezra (William A. Fitzgerald), the best life he can. Max is sick
and tired of people telling him what his son can and can't do. When Max is booked on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” he decides to take his son with him on a cross-country road trip, even if his father and ex-wife advise against it. Rated R. Runtime: 1hr 41min.
CONCLAVE: Saturday, March 22, at 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. The pope is dead. Behind the locked doors of the
Sistine Chapel, 118 Cardinals from all over the globe will cast their votes in the world's most secretive election. They are holy men. But they have ambition. And they have rivals. Over the next 72 hours, one of them will become the most powerful spiritual figure in the world. Rated PG. Runtime: 2hr.
WINDSOR HAPPENINGS
STYLES B. JAZZ QUARTET with TINA PHILLIPS: Free concert on Thursday, April 3, at 6 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Styles B. Jazz Quartet, with vocalist Tina Phillips, is back to commemorate Jazz Appreciation Month. They will provide a program featuring jazz, pop and Latin standards, and their own unique take on musical selections from Broadway, the movies and television. All are welcome to join us for this performance celebrating the uniquely American art form that is jazz! FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
W G D A N C E S
SATURDAY NIGHT MONTHLY DANCE with the YOUNGHEART BAND: Saturday, March 15, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Come have a ball with Deejay Johnson and the YoungHeart Band. Desserts and refreshments will be served. COST: $7 for residents; $10 for non-residents. Pay at the door.
BUS TRIPS
BALLY’S CASINO via PREMIER CHARTERS: Tuesday, March 18. The bus will depart from the ADMINISTRATION PARKING LOT at 9:20 a.m. and leave the casino at 2:30 p.m. to return. To ensure we meet trip minimums and avoid cancellations, please try to sign up by Friday, March 7.
COST: $20 per person at the Activities Desk. Tickets must be purchased prior to the day of
departure. All riders must sign a bus waiver or update an existing waiver. No refunds will be offered after Friday, March 14.
MANITOU SPRINGS & COLORADO SPRINGS DAY TRIP via AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL & TOURS (AITT): Thursday, April 3, depart at 8 a.m. and return at 8 p.m. Join residents and friends for this day-long trip, including a visit to
the Miramont Castle in Manitou Springs and High Tea in the Queen’s Parlour Tea Room. Next, we’ll stop at the beautiful U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum and Training Center, and finally, dinner at The Airplane Restaurant in Colorado Springs.
Contact Coral with any questions at 720-2380315 or aitraveltours8@gmail.com. Trip flyers
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and registration forms are available in the WG Activities Office hallway or online at www.americaninternationaltravel.net under Adult Groups. An AITT representative will be available for in-person registration and payment in CENTERPOINT LOBBY on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. COST: $270. Requires a minimum of 10 travelers and is limited to 20 travelers.
CARDS & GAMES GROUPS
BID WHIST: 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the CARD ROOM. Call Ron for information at 720-363-1076.
BRIDGE: THURSDAY AFTERNOON PARTY BRIDGE every Thursday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Bring five nickels. Contact Pat Stein with any questions: 303-720-0504.
COMMUNITY GAME NIGHT: Join us on the second Friday of every month in the COLORADO ROOM from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring some games, a snack to share
and a beverage for yourself. Get your game on.
EUCHRE CLUB meets on Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Bring a quarter.
MAHJONG: Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the CARD ROOM.
PINOCHLE: FRIDAY NIGHT PINOCHLE in the ASPEN ROOM at 6 p.m. For more information, call Bert and Katy at 720-413-6627.
POKER: Wednesdays, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the CARD ROOM. Dealer’s choice.
CLUBS & GROUPS
RUMMIKUB: 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ALLPURPOSE ROOM. Rummikub is a tile-based game for three or four players, combining elements of rummy and dominoes. For more information, call Jeanne at 303-885-3216.
SCRABBLE GROUP: Mondays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Join us for this popular crossword board game! Contact Beth Vaden at 303-875-3422 or par4beth@msn.com with any questions.
ART CLUB meets on the 1st Friday, with our next meeting on March 7 at 10 a.m. in the COLORADO ROOM on the second floor above the auditorium. For more information, contact Stuart Emery at emery1625@gmail. com or Elizabeth Peck at bettyannpeck@ yahoo.com. Original artwork by members is available for viewing and purchase in the display case in CENTERPOINT.
BOOK REVIEW CLUB meets on the first Friday of every month, from October to May, from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. We host Colorado authors who have written prize-winning books. They discuss their newest book and how they got the idea for it. The cost to join is $25 a year, and lunch meals are $18 for a hot meal or $13 for a luncheon salad. For more information, contact Charlotte at 253-3337442 or editorcharlotte@gmail.com.
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTEERS, WG CHAPTER:
Join us on Monday, March 17, at 9:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and help us plan our spring events, including the No-Sew Blanket Making Party in the SEWING ROOM on Saturday, March 22, at 9:30 a.m.; the Annual Spring Bake
Sale in CENTERPOINT LOBBY on Friday, April 25, at 2 p.m.; and the Tour of Children’s Hospital on Monday, May 19. New volunteer members are always welcome. For more information, contact our chapter president, Patsy Krechel, at wgchvolunteers@gmail. com or 303-807-0111.
DEMOCRATIC CLUB: Denver District Attorney John Walsh will discuss his plans for the next four years at our next monthly meeting at CenterPoint from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, March 12. Former District Attorney Beth McCann will talk about the successful taskforce that broke the drug cartel/auto theft gangs. We’ll also elect a new board and officers.
ENCORE DANCE meets on Tuesdays in the COLORADO ROOM at 4 p.m. The group has great fun dancing to show tunes, jazz, western, rock ‘n roll, and big band sounds. For more information, contact Hillary Hutson at spicy47@comcast.net or 303-9194512.
EVENING CREATIVES GROUP:
Join supportive neighbors every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Show, express, and explore a variety of creative self-expression. Bring your open mind, positive outlook and
curiosity. Contact 2024creatives@gmail.com for more information.
FLAG CORPS AT WG: Are you passionate about our nation’s flag? Do you post the flag for your building? This group is for those with a common interest to meet, share their knowledge of the flags of the U.S. and Colorado, and promote their proper respect, handling, and display. Join us the first Monday of every other month at 11 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. The next WG Flag Corps meeting will be on April 7.
FUN FRIDAYS GOLF GROUP:
A group of WG residents and friends of all skill levels (especially beginners and intermediates) who play golf just for fun. No competition. Keeping score is a choice. No dues. Just a desire to enjoy the game and make new friends. Ask about the Fun Fridays Golf Group (FFGG) in the golf shop or call Barbara at 224-622-5984.
GRASSROOTS CONSERVATIVE CLUB will meet on Thursday, March 20, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Join speaker Ashley Troxwell on Colorado’s legislative process! We will learn about legislation shaping Colorado’s future, gain
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strategies for being an effective advocate, and understand how to provide testimony at bill hearings. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For more information about the club, call Kate Flaharty at 720-261-6872.
HIGH LINE CANAL CLUB will next meet on Friday, March 21, at 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Their goal is to add to members’ enjoyment of the canal through recreational and educational events and to support the nonprofit High Line Canal Conservancy’s efforts to protect and enhance this treasure.
LAPIDARY CLUB meets Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., but call first. Rocks, gems, jewelry, bookends, cut/polish, and tumble. The lapidary shop is located off the alleyway by the outdoor pool. Drop by and meet others. Questions? Call Larry at 720-256-3359.
season. If you have any questions, contact Barry at barrybretz.dukes@gmail.com or 303619-1900.
OPTIMIST CLUB will next meet on Tuesday, March 18, at 11:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Come and learn how the Optimists serve and support children in our local community. If you'd like to join us for light
* NEW * BILLIARDS CLUB
like more information about the organization or wish to nominate a veteran to receive a quilt, visit the website QOVF.org.
SINGLE CHRISTIAN WOMEN meet every third Saturday of the month at 3 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. For more information, contact Darnell Castleman at 720-955-7558 or darnellcastleman@gmail. com.
A resident is looking to start a billiards club at WG! This club is looking to provide a space to socialize while shooting pool, an activity the whole community can enjoy. They also plan to start a league and host tournaments in the future. The club is looking to meet on Saturdays at 1 p.m. If you are interested in joining or have questions, contact Rod at 727-488-8618 or missybyrd69@ gmail.com, or Ron at ronaldparrish@gmail.com.
refreshments, please contact Jennifer Powers at 720-419-7300 or attend the meeting.
SMOKE-FREE WG CLUB meets every third Tuesday of the month from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Interested in living in a smoke-free community? Working together on several fronts, we continue to inform neighbors of the ongoing impact of secondhand smoke on our health, safety and property values. We are investigating several leads. Your help is always needed!
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE
– WINDSOR MARINES/FRANK J. CARROLL & AUXILIARY: Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 11, at 7 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Please call Barry Georgopulos at 303-360-6302 or Don Howell at 720-216-0993 for more information. Once a Marine – Always a Marine. For information concerning the Ladies Auxiliary, please see below.
MARINE LADIES AUXILIARY supports the Marine Corps, Marine families, Wounded Warriors, youth programs, scholarships, and various 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 of each month. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, March 11, at 7 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. For more information, call Suzie Georgopulos at 720717-5028. Semper Fidelis.
MEN’S GOLF LEAGUE ANNUAL SIGN-UP DAY: Friday, March 28, at 1 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Residents and non-residents 55 and over are invited to join current men’s league members to learn more about the league and sign up for the upcoming
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 group strives to give people a social outlet and a pleasant atmosphere as they work on scrapbooking, greeting cards, origami, and other paper crafts. For more information, email Carolyn at motalcarolyn@gmail.com.
PING PONG: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the COLORADO ROOM. All levels are welcome, from beginners to advanced. Bring your paddle if you have one or some are available.
POTTERY (HAND-BUILT): A progressive course in hand-built pottery for all levels. We meet on Monday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the CERAMICS ROOM. The fee for materials is $9 per session, which includes clay, glazes and firing. Instruction and guidance are provided in a fun, relaxed and creative environment.
PRIDE WINDSOR GARDENS: We are an LGBTQ+ group and our allies. If you would like to be added to our email list or want more information, contact Dawn at Drsvamp2@aol.com or call/text 720-9371007.
QUILTS OF VALOR: The WG chapter meets on the first Saturday of each month in the SEWING ROOM from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We work on sewing quilts to give to veterans. All sewers are welcome. If you would
SPANISH LANGUAGE EXPLORERS GROUP meets on Mondays in the EL GRAN JARDIN BANQUET ROOM, with the beginners meeting from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. and intermediates from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. The beginners' class runs from February to December, and it is highly recommended that attendance is fairly regular. Please bring something to write with or on.
TIME4TAP: Step in time with tap dance. Learn steps, combinations, routines and dances to a variety of music, tempos and styles. Make Time4Tap in the AUDITORIUM on Tuesday mornings. Intermediate/ Advanced meets from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., and Beginning/Intermediate meets from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Questions? Call or text Julie Whalen at 303-550-5985 or email jwhalen97@comcast.net.
TORAH DISCUSSION CLUB meets every Thursday from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. We read and discuss the ancient Jewish Bible to better understand its meaning in today's society. Jewish and non-Jewish residents are invited. To join, please contact Nate Khodadad at 720-989-5479.
TRAVEL CLUB: Our next meetings are on Tuesday, March 11, and Tuesday, March 25, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Presentations
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by members have included Paris to Peru, Hawaii to Arizona, a river cruise on the Rhine, and RVing around the U.S. Members’ travel adventures from past and present are brought to life with pictures, stories and memorabilia. Stop by for some 'travel talk.' Questions? Contact Coral at 720-975-6702 at believecla@gmail.com.
WARM HEARTS WARM BABIES: Would you like to help make blankets and clothing for premature and newborn infants in crisis? Material and yarn will be furnished, or you can use your own stash. We meet on the second Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the SEWING ROOM. Limited seating. Contact Barbara at Ilove2sewbarb@gmail.com to get more information.
WINDSOR COMMUNITY GARDENS CLUB: We are a volunteerled organic community garden club. The community gardens are popular, and even
with 79 individual garden plots in two locations, you will most likely be placed on a waitlist to gain a four-year plot assignment. More information is on the WG website under the “Welcome” tab. You can also email us at windsorgcggardenclub@gmail.com.
WINDSOR WALKERS: Walk to music at your own pace every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:15 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM.
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 choosing. No qualifications are needed, just creative folks who enjoy writing and sharing observations, ideas, and stories.
WINDSORETTES WOMEN'S GOLF LEAGUE: Open to residents or non-resident golfers ages 55 and up. We are looking to expand the league. League play starts on the first Wednesday in May and runs through the last Wednesday in September.
FAITH GROUPS @ WG
Invite a friend and join in the fun! We will have an informational meeting and sign-up opportunity in CENTERPOINT from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 4. Please join us for coffee and donuts and meet your fellow golfers. Other upcoming events include a CGA (Colorado Golf Association) Rules Clinic on April 10 in CENTERPOINT and our Spring Luncheon on April 16 in EL GRAN JARDIN. For more information, contact League President Karen Higel at khigel601@gmail. com.
WOOD CARVERS & CRAFTERS meet every Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the ART ROOM. If you enjoy wood carving, wood burning, intarsia, scroll saw art, origami, leather crafting or carving, found art sculpting, steampunk art, crafting fishing flies and lures, or any other hands-on crafting, this group is for you! For more info, call Howard at 303-667-6000.
CATHOLIC MASS, ASH
WEDNESDAY: Wednesday, March 5, at 1 p.m. in CENTERPOINT.
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.
WINDSOR GARDENS CHURCH
invites you to our Sunday morning service from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. All WG residents and friends are welcome.
SUPPORT GROUPS
We look forward to meeting you very soon. You can also visit our website: www. windsorgardenschurch.org. Zoom Sunday Services: ID = 745 223 1154 and Passcode = 3q64v9
AL-ANON is friends and family of alcoholics who meet every Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM (upstairs). When you don’t know where to turn because someone drinks too much, AlAnon Family Groups can help.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Zoom and in-person meeting in the ASPEN ROOM every Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, please call Pat at 303-667-7997.
LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP will meet in person on Monday, March 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Join us in a community with other residents experiencing low vision, vision loss, and blindness. Receive peer support and learn about skills, technology and resources for living with low vision. Please feel free to bring a snack to share! One-on-one appointments are also available. 720-263-0429.
WG GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP meets every Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Sharing our stories of loss can be the beginning of healing through grief. Marily Charles, who has run many grief groups, facilitates the group. She brings deep care and gentleness. Contact Marily at marily60@gmail.com or 720-980-3953 if you have any questions or just need to talk.
FLAG FACT FROM THE WG FLAG CORPS
A high school student, Bob Heft, designed the layout of the 50 stars on the current U.S. flag in the late '50s.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
RTD GROCERY TRIPS: Two Thursday trips to King Soopers and Safeway.
Pickups at WG are at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The bus stops at the 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 and RTD bus passes are accepted.
GIRL SCOUT COOKIES TABLE:
Saturday, March 8, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Help us support Girl Scout Troop #68350 by visiting their table and purchasing your favorite cookies. Stop by and stock up!
JEWELRY SALES & REPAIR in CENTERPOINT LOBBY on the second Thursday of the month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendor can place magnets on necklaces to make them easier to hook. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted.
RTD SHOPPING TRIPS: Weekly Friday trips to Target and Walmart at the Town Center at Aurora.
Pickups at WG are 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 Walmart at 11:45 a.m.
Bus fare is $1.50. Cash and RTD bus passes are accepted.
MASSAGE: Therapeutic, Swedish and deep tissue massage every Thursday by appointment only in the DENVER ROOM. The cost is $60 per hour. Call Zhanna at 720338-3821 to schedule an appointment.
MOUNTAIN MAN FRUITS AND NUTS: Friday, March 14, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop by and check out the assortment of nuts, dried fruits, snacks, chocolates and much more!
WATCH REPAIR SERVICES:
The next visit will be Friday, March 7, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Services include battery replacement and minor repairs.
XFINITY EDUCATIONAL
TABLE: Wednesday, March 12, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. A sales specialist will answer questions about your account or services. Sign up for a 15-minute slot at the Activities Desk.
PLEASE NOTE: Some listings in the following sections are for upcoming informational meetings, workshops, or seminars related to commercial products or services 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 attending such meetings are urged to carefully research the products or services offered before entering into any agreement or contract to purchase.The Windsor Gardens Association assumes no responsibility other than for the rental of meeting facilities.
SERVICES & PRODUCTS PRESENTATIONS
ELDER LAW AND ESTATE PLANNING with CHERYL TOMANDELATORRE, ESQ.: Tuesday, March 4, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. This seminar will focus on estate planning, including wills, trusts, living wills and powers of attorney. We will also discuss the probate process and ways to avoid probate. Free! Sign up at the Activities Desk.
SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE - NOT SO SCARY with AMERILIFE: Friday, March 7, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. As you approach retirement, it is best to understand what you are getting into. Join Amerilife for an easy-tofollow presentation on Social Security and Medicare. Questions encouraged. Free. Sign up at the Activities Desk.
DONUTS AND PREPLANNING with NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME: Wednesday, March 26, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Enjoy donuts while participating in an open discussion about burial, cremation, and memorialization options in Colorado. Learn how planning ahead benefits you and your family. Free. Sign up at the Activities Desk.
HEALTH SCREENINGS & SERVICES
EAR CLINIC: Bayer's Mobile Ear Clinic is at WG on Mondays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM on the 2nd floor of 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 on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the ASPEN ROOM. Reservations are required at 303-698-6496. Please check in no more than 5 minutes before your appointment. Foot care is $55, which includes a foot assessment, sensation
screening, trimming toenails, calluses/corn filing, medication review, and blood pressure check. Fingernail cuts are $15. A blood pressure check is $5.
Kaiser patients can call 303-698-6496 before their first visit to see if their plan qualifies them for free foot care.
LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS
Events are listed in chronological order under each venue.
DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS & EVENTS
− PLAZA IMMIGRANT RESOURCES: Saturdays, March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Virginia Village Branch Library. Visit this open community space where immigrants from all over the world connect with resources and meet new people. Whatever you’re doing, we can help! Resources include: English, citizenship, crafts, and more!
− MEMORY CAFE is a fun place to socialize, relax and engage with people experiencing memory loss and their families/caregivers. Location: Virginia Village Library, Mead Community Room.
x Ageless Grace Brain Workout: Tuesday, March 4, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
x Music Therapy with Meridith Lager: Tuesday, March 11, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
x Art as Action Dance: Tuesday, March 18, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
x Colorado Chamber Music Society Performance: Tuesday, March 25, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
− OM AWAY FROM HOME MEDITATION
SESSION: Friday, March 28, from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Ross-Cherry Creek Branch Library in the Basement Community Room. Come practice introductory meditation with us. Feel
CLYFFORD STILL MUSEUM: Pay-What-You-Wish Day: March 7. 1250 Bannock St., Denver, 720-354-4880.
COLORADO RAILROAD MUSEUM: March 13. The free days at the Colorado Railroad Museum do not include the train ride that is normally included with general admission. Instead, visitors get in free and have the option to add the train ride for $4.
DENVER ART MUSEUM: March 11. 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver, 720913-0130.
free to bring your own meditation pillow or bench or use one of our chairs. No experience is necessary.
FAIRMOUNT HERITAGE FOUNDATION
Fairmount Cemetery is located at 430 South Quebec Street, Denver, and Riverside Cemetery is at 5201 Brighton Boulevard, Denver.
− WOMEN'S HER-STORY TOUR, Chapel in the Pines: Join Dana Aubin for a one presentation in honor of Women's History Month. You will learn about some of the women laid to rest in the cemetery and how they played a significant role in Colorado History. People of all ages are welcome to join this free event, but reservations are required at https://www. eventbrite.com/d/co--denver/fairmountheritage-foundation/.
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OFFERINGS
The JCC is located at 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver, 303-399-2660. Some events require registration at the JCC website: https:// www.jccdenver.org/events/. Please direct questions to Blair Becker at bbecker@ jccdenver.com.
− MAHJ PLAY AT THE J: Tuesdays, March 4, 11 and 18, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Wolf Room. Free! Register at the JCC website.
− CURRENT EVENTS & SCHMOOZE: Fridays, March 7, 14 and 21, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Mizel Reception
FREE MUSEUM DAYS
DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE: March 7. (Note: Free admission does not include IMAX or Planetarium.) 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, 303-370-6000.
DENVER ZOO: Tickets release on March 26 for free day on Sunday, April 6. The Zoo provides a limited number of tickets for each Free Day, using a first-come, first-served online lottery system. If you want to visit on a free day, you must grab your tickets online when they are released. Tickets are posted 11 days before each Free Day. 2900 E. 23rd Ave., Denver, 720-337-1400.
Room. Free! No registration is necessary.
− SHALOM CLUB (50+) MONTHLY MEET UP, Mat Pilates: Sunday, March 9, at 1:30 p.m. at the JCC Fitness Center. Free! Register at the JCC website.
− SENIOR BOOK CLUB, “Saying Inshallah with Chutzpah” by Jessica Naomi Keith: Thursday, March 20, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Wolf Room. Free! Register at the JCC website.
SENIOR PLANET TECH TALKS
The Senior Planet Center in Lowry is located at 7585 E Academy Blvd. All classes are FREE, but registration is required by calling 720-328-0875.
− APPLE: Mondays, March 3 and 10, at 1:30 p.m. Have Apple questions? Come to our center for this Q&A session for your Apple-related questions. Please bring your Apple devices to the center with you!
− ANDROID: Mondays, March 4 and 11, at 8 a.m. Do you have Android-related questions? Come to our center for this Q&A session for your Android-related questions. Please bring your Android devices to the center with you!
− SCAMS & SUPSICIOUS NOTICES: Thursdays, March 6 and 13, at 10 a.m. Need help identifying scams, or are you concerned about a suspicious notice you received? Come to this group tech session to learn some tips and tricks on how to handle online scams!
FOUR MILE HISTORIC PARK: March 28. Free days are the fourth Friday of each month (but this sometimes changes, so check first on the Park’s website). 715 S. Forest St., Denver, 720-865-0800.
MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART (MCA) DENVER: Admission is 1¢ for Colorado residents on the first Saturday of each month. 1485 Delgany St., Denver, 303-298-7554.
PLAINS CONSERVATION CENTER: March 15. 21901 E. Hampden Ave., Aurora, 303-326-8380.
Windsor Writers
Theme: Growing Up
The Olden Days by Pete Clark
Childhood is a special time filled with surprises and magic. As for my early childhood, most of what I remember about Guernsey, Wyoming, comes from my family talking about that time. I probably have some valid memories of my time in Hanna. I got caught in the pots and pans under the sink once, and my mother had to get me out of there. I had a habit of wandering off at times. I mostly wound up at the edge of the considerable drop down to the Union Pacific railroad tracks. I loved to watch the flatbed rail cars go by loaded with what my dad said was army equipment. Tanks with long gun barrels acting as their snouts and the wide tracks they wore for shoes made them absolutely fascinating to me. There were jeeps with canvas covers and half-tracks with their .50 caliber machine guns mounted at the front of their armor-plated freight boxes, and there were trucks with canvas-covered rears and airplanes with their wings folded. I watched trains going both ways, seemingly carrying the same pieces of equipment. The only trouble I managed to create by going over there was by wandering through the back door of a bowling alley near the drop-off. I did not know what most of these things were until much later, but that didn’t suppress my enjoyment. From Hanna, we moved to Hartville. There I got to ride my mom’s horse, Sea Biscuit, and get into screaming matches with the Benson
girls who lived on the other side of a large open space between our houses. The four of us, the Bensons, me and my brother played on the face of the iron mine’s slag dump on the other side of the ore train tracks to the north of our house. I enjoyed walking downtown, especially if I had a penny or two for candy. Hartville had wooden sidewalks and a pipe sticking out of a rockface from which flowed cool artesian water. I often got a drink from that conduit.
In 1949, we moved to the boondocks, which were about 15 miles from Riverton. At first, we went to school in Pavillion. After moving a bit east, we were in the Shoshoni School District. Climbing the sides of Lost Wells Buttes, swimming in irrigation canals and hunting rabbits kept us busy. In 1953, we moved to Shoshoni. That was a good thing because I could make some money delivering the Northern Wyoming Daily News, mowing lawns, spading gardens and digging down to water pipes that needed repair. I enjoyed playing football and wrestling. I made All-Conference Center Guard in football my senior year.
My grasping of the world continued for a good while after graduation, but if I ever completely grow up, bury me, because I will be dead.
The Maturing Process by Faythe Huston
Ultimately, growing up is not just about aging but about embracing change, cultivating self-awareness, and striving to become the best version of ourselves.
As I look back, I never could have imagined the trajectory my life would take. First of all, I never thought I would ever leave the boundaries of the United States or even Colorado. And yet, I have visited over 25 countries and lived in a few.
I’m not sure I ever imagined having a “career.” Perhaps I thought unconsciously that would happen because that is the norm. But really, I never wanted an 8 to 5, long-term, never-ending job. I tell people now that my goal in life is to have as many different jobs as possible before I die. And I’ve had quite a few: from disaster deployments with FEMA, hospital chaplain, teaching English in Japan, paralegal, answering fan mail for the then quarterback of the Denver Broncos, and leading teams of volunteers on worldwide short-term humanitarian projects.
Through all of these activities, I have been an insatiable seeker. I want to know. I want to see. I want to feel, hear, taste, touch. Traveling to foreign countries has allowed me to partake of all of those sensations and sights.
And above all, the seeker has sought after the depths of meaning, both psychological and spiritual. I have been on a never-ending
quest to understand the deep questions of the world, humanity, and specifically within myself.
At each stage of life, there are psychological tasks that, hopefully, will be completed. Erik Ericson, a famous psychoanalyst, was best known for the theory that each stage of life, from infancy on, is associated with a specific psychological task that contributes to a major aspect of personality. The last stage, which he calls “Old Age” – 65 and onward – is about the basic concept of “integrity vs. despair.” He says this stage is to “assess and make sense of life and the meaning of contributions.”
When I turned 60, it seemed that many people my age around me were starting to wind down, pack it in, head for retirement and take it easy. I kept asking myself, and anyone who would listen, “What are the psychological tasks of someone over 60?” Many said it was to enjoy life and the fruits of our labors. I couldn’t buy into the premise that we had arrived at this age and had no more selfawareness to cultivate. While I haven’t come up with a good answer and continue to struggle with the question, I feel that these last few years have provided me with a different way of looking at life and embracing the changes of growing up.
The Windsor Writers group meets weekly on 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 choosing. No qualifications needed, just creative folks who enjoy writing and sharing ideas and stories.
C L A S S I F I E D S
CLASSIFIED AD RATE: $6 per 50 characters per line, including punctuation and spacing. Minium of $6 per classified. Call 303-364-7485 or email karellano@wgamail.com for more information. Deadline for submission is the 10th of the month prior to the month of publication.
GARAGE FOR SALE
GARAGE FOR SALE -- If interested, call Mary Lou 720-416-8462.
GARAGE WANTED to rent or buy. Garage in lot 3, 6, 7, 8, 9, or 10. Call Dan 303-777-8396.
HOMES FOR RENT
IMMACULATE CONDO FOR RENT – Remodeled one bedroom one bath. Very open and ‘roomy.’ Close to the CenterPoint club house area. Garage available. Call or text Shirley 303-503-0745.
LARGE SPACIOUS 2BED/2BATH, 1700 sq. ft. condo available immediately at the Windsor Gardens Community. At least one person must be 55+. 2 car spaces are available in the underground garage. Several nice upgrades with freshly painted rooms and a large balcony facing a beautiful yard. 4th floor at 9655 E Center Ave 6D. Monthly rent is $1,950 with 1 month deposit. If interested, please contact Lucy at 303-990-0182.
HOMES FOR SALE
IMMACULATE CONDO FOR SALE 1 bedroom/1 bath, 855 sq. ft. Completely Remodeled. Call or text 303-503-0745.
OVERLOOKING GOLF COURSE UNIT Rarely Available! Remodeled 2bed/2bath, 1200 SF condo. 690 S Alton Way #10B. $300,000. Contact Caroline Glidden at Compass RE, 4643 S Ulster #500, Denver. www.carolinesellsdenver.com 303884-1264. Call today for more info.
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.
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 take your time. Will assist with clean out. Chelsea Properties, LLC 470-306-2624. WE BUY WINDSOR GARDENS units or show you how to get $15 - $20,000 more than a Buy-Out. Mike Schoenecker & Co. 303-898-3963.
ITEMS FOR SALE
DENVER BRONCOS MEMORABILIA: Plaques, Super Bowl ‘50’ rings (replica), Pins, signed team photos, Bobblehead dolls, 95 Ford Bronco & MUCH MORE! Leave a message 303-343-6251.
ITEMS WANTED
NEED WELL-MAINTAINED VEHICLE: Please call Paulette 303-319-0613. If there is no answer leave a message.
SERVICES
PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES – Eco friendly, dependable, and trustworthy. Flexible availability. Shay 303-562-6368.
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.
SQUEAKY CLEAN WITH JENNA LEIGH: Fast, thorough, and reliable. Call for free consultation 720-978-4470.
SERVICES continued
WG RESIDENT WITH 30 YEARS caregiver experience. Very reliable, also run errands, good references. Loretta Wright 720-822-5601.
FOR ALL YOUR SEWING & ALTERATION needs, custom made and more. Please call Soledad 303-399-5513 (no texts). WG Resident.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. WG resident can provide transportation to DIA. Call Kathy at 720-480-6486.
SEWING SERVICES! Alterations/repairs on clothing, home decor, needlework/ quilt finishing. WG resident w/great quality and prices. Call/text Pam at 607-6391274.
WOW! A SECOND GUARDIAN ANGEL. How many people get that chance? I’m here to run your errands, grocery shop, take you to appointments, airport, whatever! I’m punctual, organized and detail oriented. Call your Angel “Tony” 303507-9196
LANAI WINDOW CLEANING For Windsor Gardens residents. Thorough cleaning of lanai windows inside & outside. Detailed and Professional. Friendly and Reliable. Please call Bob 720-621-7767.
CONDO PAINTING: Detailed and Professional! Friendly and Reliable. Please call Bob 720-621-7767.
HOME HELPER ASSISTANT: Light housekeeping, light meal prep, companionship, etc. Sheryl 720-323-1467.
GOOD CAREGIVER CNA; 5 yrs. exp. Ybralem. 720-243-6267.
MAGGIE’S HOME HEALTH CARE Men & Women, bathe, meals, errands, lifting/ mobility, light cleaning, on call. 720-309-5966.
I HAVE 5 YRS EXP. & a good caregiver. Fana 720-481-9130.
CAREGIVER CNA 10 yrs exp. All your Daily needs. Abby 720-324-3825.
HOUSECLEANING: I provide all types of cleaning, including bathrooms, bedroom, kitchen. Contact Veronica Peralta 720-387-5426.
EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER, 14 yrs exp. with Dementia and Alzheimer’s patients. Senait Abera 303-667-6328.
HAIRCUTS – SHEAR-N-MOTION provides in-home haircuts to men and women. Licensed, insured, and over 20+ years’ experience. Call/Text 720-422-4117 or email shearnmotion@gmail.com.
CATLOVER’S CAT CARE Yvonne Refs 303-548-6230.
MID-DAY DOG WALKING M-F, 15- or 30-minute visits between the hours of 10 am – 3 pm. Call Sherry for meet and greet 303-472-6943.
EXPERIENCED MALE CAREGIVER: Provides Excellent Care 720-998-4288.
DIANA’S PET SITTING & DOG WALKING: 40 yrs exp. 303-856-7561.
EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER: 12 yrs exp. All your daily needs, shopping too. 303-258-6129.
MASSAGE THERAPIST: 30 yrs exp. $55/hr. in my home here in WG. Call 303880-3907 for an appointment.
EXPERIENCED CAREGIVER: 16 yrs exp. Providing Excellent Care 24/7 720338-0739.
PLANT CARE: Watering, replanting, cuttings, vacation care for your indoor plants. Richard 719-396-5554.
LOVE AND CARE HOME CARE: Caregiving, Overnights, Medication Reminders and MORE. 720-998-8933.
READY TO ORGANIZE AND DECLUTTER? Spark ~ a Catalyst is ready to help. Special DISCOUNTED fee for Windsor Gardens residents. Check out our website at http://www.sparkacatalyst.com or call your WGA neighbor, Kathy Callender, at kathyc@sparkacatalyst.com or 505-660-9397.
QUEST4CHANGE OFFERS: Psychotherapy, Addiction Counseling, Art/Play Therapy, & Sex Therapy, FREE 30 Min. 1st Therapy Consult; w/Discount Cash Rates in Person, or Teletherapy. Unlicensed Psychotherapist, RPT, CAC1, CST. 720-404-8440, shellyquest4change@gmail.com
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
COMPUTER SERVICES
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 Enjoy 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
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Monthly Team Trivia
Join us for team-Trivia. Bring your own team or join a team on the third Friday of each month in the AUDITORIUM from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Door prizes and light refreshments.
