In Part 2 of my recycling reminders, I’d like to talk about paper recycling.
(Read Part 1 in the April issue.) Even if you're familiar with recycling guidelines, I encourage you to read on to refresh your memory.
Most paper bags can be recycled; however, bags made with a combination of paper and plastic, those with plastic linings, or any that are wet or soiled may be rejected by the recycling center. Additionally, bags with permanently affixed handles or other adornments are not acceptable. Department store "non-glossy" paper bags are acceptable, but please remove any rope handles.
Be sure to remove any food wrappings and food before recycling your bags.
If you're collecting recycling items in a paper bag, please empty the contents into the bin before adding the paper bag itself. Please remember, paper bags are okay, plastic bags are not! NO plastic bags in the recycling bins.
**Newspapers, Magazines, Phone Books and Catalogs**
Please remove any plastic bags or wrappers before recycling.
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: Catherine Elliott
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 Lisa Davis, 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
y Dean Deverick, Chair
y Michael Powl, Board
y Lisa Davis, Resident
y Sylvia Francis, Resident
y Ann-Marie Jackson, Resident
y Marilyn Tyler, Resident
y Laura Wells, Resident
y Maintenance Dept. Employee
y Grounds Dept. Employee
y Community Response Officer
Entrance Tower Ad Hoc Committee
y Dennis Knight, Chair
y Mike Lopez, Board Member
y Ron Baldwin, Resident
y Kristin Brotherton, Resident
y Ginny Cox, Resident
y Gini Hansen, Resident
y Judy Tauchen, Resident
Finance Committee
y Michael Powl, Chair
y Mike Lopez, Board
y Phyllis Davis, Resident
y Mark Euler, Resident
y Sharon Roulhac, Resident
y Terry Sprague, Resident
y Marilyn Tyler, Resident
Governing Documents Review Ad Hoc Committee
y Dennis Knight, Chair
y Mike Lopez, Board
y Kathy Callender, Resident
y Shirley Cox, Resident
y Jan Sheppard, Resident
y Charles Silverman, Resident
y Beverly Williams, Resident
Insurance Committee
y Mike Lopez, Chair
y Judi Bianco, Board
y Ron Baldwin, Resident
y Susan Bretschneider, Resident
y Barbara Ellis, Resident
y Martin Langley, Resident
y Tee Williams, Resident Long-Range Planning & Innovation Committee
Asst. Secretary: Dennis Knight Director-at-Large: Judi Bianco
WINDSOR LIFE: THE NEWS OF WINDSOR GARDENS
Windsor Gardens Association, 595 South Clinton Street, Denver, CO 80247 303-364-7485 www.windsorgardensdenver.org
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.
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
DISCLAIMER NOTICE: 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.
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 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 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, 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., May 21, 3 p.m. In person in CenterPoint and via Zoom. See Zoom details below.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Architectural Review Committee Tuesday, May 20, 10 a.m.
Meeting ID: 930 7049 2555 Passcode: 845186
Audit Committee Thursday, May 8, 8:30 a.m.
In-person only in the Colorado Room.
Board Monthly Meeting Thursday, May 22, 9:30 a.m.
Meeting ID: 952 6894 3092 Passcode: 108305
Building Rep. Committee Wednesday, May 21, 3 p.m.
Meeting ID: 989 2850 6068 Passcode: 169969
Building Rep. Zone Committee Thursday, May 8, 11 a.m. Meeting ID: 960 9641 8910 Passcode: 601655
Community Life Committee Wednesday, May 14, 12:30 p.m. Meeting ID: 971 0624 4234 Passcode: 185178
Entrance Tower Ad Hoc Committee Wednesday, May 7, 1 p.m. Meeting ID: 963 4067 2295 Passcode: 027195
Governing Docs Ad Hoc Committee Wednesday, May 14, 11 a.m. Meeting ID: 928 9989 1773 Passcode: 264761
COMMITTEE MEETINGS continued on page 4
Association Offices Closed
Memorial Day Monday, May 26, 2025
Independence Day Friday, July 4, 2025
Labor Day Monday, September 1, 2025
Thanksgiving Thursday, November 27, 2025
Friday, November 28, 2025
Christmas Wednesday, December 24, 2025
New Year's Day
Thursday, December 25, 2025
Thursday, January 1, 2026
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.
Barbara Jean Bauer
Barbara Jean Baer, 82, passed away on the evening of March 28, 2025. The preceding months had seen chemotherapy treatments for a metastasized form of the cancer that she had beaten a decade earlier. She boldly tackled these treatments and was barely slowed down by them. Sadly, infections and strokes overwhelmed her weakened body and were more than she could fight against.
IN REMEMBRANCE continued on page 4
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
A Heartfelt Thank You to El Gran Jardin!
On Saturday, April 12, at 9 a.m., the Optimist Club of Windsor Gardens was preparing to host our annual pancake breakfast in CenterPoint when our caterer failed to show up, to our shock and horror. With nearly sixty hungry guests in the lobby at the time, many of whom had already paid in advance, we asked Blanca and her team at El Gran Jardin if they would help us out. Having just opened their doors, they gladly obliged. With the help of several Optimist members who seated guests, bussed and waited on tables, Blanca and her amazing staff went above and beyond the call of duty, preparing special pancake and sausage meals, helping turn what would have been a major disaster into a huge success! All of us at the Windsor Gardens Optimist Club are so grateful to everyone at El Gran Jardin! We are truly blessed to have them in our community!
Bob Hamblin, The Optimist Club of Windsor Gardens
PRESIDENT'S PEN
Non-paper inserts like magnets or sample packets should be discarded.
**Cartons and Hot/Cold Paper Cups**
Acceptable items: Food and beverage cartons, including milk (dairy, soy, and almond), juice, cream, egg white, soup and broth, protein drinks, eggnog, wine, tofu, small juice boxes, and ice cream or frozen yogurt containers.
Paper cups must be clean and empty. All sleeves, lids, straws, and stirring sticks must be removed. Do not flatten cartons.
**Paperboard Boxes**
Acceptable items: cereal boxes, tissues, beverages, food, soap, gift boxes, paper egg cartons, and paper towel and toilet paper tubes. Note that frozen food boxes should not have a waxy coating on the inside.
These should be flattened or cut into pieces no larger than two feet by two feet.
Remove any plastic bags, plastic film, or wax paper.
**Cardboard**
Break down boxes. Pizza boxes are acceptable, provided they are not greasy on the inside.
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**Other Acceptable Paper Items**
Office paper and junk mail, opened mail, non-foiled greeting cards, postcards, index cards, file folders, loose-leaf paper, pads of paper, stationery, letterhead, copy and typing paper, paper envelopes (plastic windows are okay), brochures, and glossy advertisements. Window envelopes are also acceptable.
Paperclips, stamps, staples, tape, and sticky notes can be included.
**Not Accepted**
Foil-coated paperboard
Waxed cardboard
Wrapping paper (especially during the holiday season) until further notice
Paper towels, tissues, or napkins
Tissue paper, ribbon, or bows
Bubble envelopes or Tyvek® (polyethylene fiber) envelopes, like some overnight mailing envelopes
Shredded paper
Paper plates
Paperback or hardcover books
Next issue, I’ll cover plastics, glass and aluminum. I hope you have a wonderful month!
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Long-Range Planning & Innovation Tuesday, May 13, 2 p.m.
Born in Durango, Colorado, on June 17, 1942, Barbara Jean Mason was the fourth of six children. Raised by parents passionate about conservation and the outdoors, she spent her time climbing, exploring, and fishing in the mountains surrounding her home. The popularity of Western movies at this time and her father’s occupation as a wildlife officer in possession of beaver pelts, which could be used in these movies, afforded her a front-row seat to the filming of several movies, including some featuring John Wayne.
She met Max Baer from Cortez, and they were married on September 20, 1969, in Durango. Together, they had three children: two daughters, Jenn and Michelle and a son, Ryan. Max’s work with the Colorado Department of Transportation led them to live in several places around the state before finally landing in their beloved Cortez. They spent many hours on their land surrounded by views of the La Plata Mountains, Mesa Verde, and the Sleeping Ute Mountain. After retiring, Jean would typically be found in her garden or on her deck, working word puzzles and bird watching. She had an eye for photography and loved to capture the beauty of a tree, a flower, or a sunset.
Jean’s life was immeasurably enriched by her grandchildren. She poured love into them through handmade rag dolls, stuffed animals and crocheted blankets. Family visits were met with excitement and weeks of planning to ensure everyone would receive their favorite Grammy dinner or treat.
As a young girl, she had a cousin also known as Barbara Mason, so she chose to go by her middle name, Jean, to spare others confusion. This simple act speaks volumes to the person that Jean was.
Jean was thoughtful and compassionate, always looking outside herself for those needing help and support. Whether it was leading a Girl Scout troop, helping students as a volunteer in the classroom, or providing support in her community, she did it with such a deep passion and commitment.
Jean is survived by her husband, Max Baer; her children, Jenn Nutter and Michelle Lopez; her grandchildren, Jaly, Jonas, Fern, Elijah, and August; her brothers, Jerry and Russell Mason; and her sister, Charlene Dimacali. She was preceded in death by her parents, Allison and Sarah Mason, her brothers, Dick and Keith Mason, and her son, Ryan.
Jean’s legacy will live on through the countless lives she touched with her kindness, generosity, fabulous baking creations, and fierce love for her family and community. She will be deeply missed, but her spirit will continue to inspire all who knew her. A memorial service will be held at a later date in the Four Corners area that she loved.
WG Board in Motion
On April 4, 2025, the board approved an electronic motion to approve a reasonable accommodation for an emotional support animal to accompany an owner in the WG community center.
At their regular board meeting on April 24, 2025, the board approved the following motions:
Employee Relations Committee motion to approve the recommendation for the workers’ compensation renewal as presented at a cost of $121,842.00.
Finance Committee motions:
Motion to transfer $379,019.42 to the capital reserve account.
Motion to transfer $185,177.75 to the tax reserve account.
Motion to transfer $217,750.72 to the capital reserve account. This transfer represents the April insurance loan payment from the operating account.
Long Range Planning and Innovation Committee motion to obtain cost estimates on the metal garage roof coating repairs, not the replacement of the garage roofs, and to defer the insurance proceeds not being spent on the garage roof replacements to the capital reserve fund for the future surface garage replacement project.
Public Relations Committee motion to accept the cannabis advertisement for publication in the Windsor Life newspaper.
Motion to determine if Denver’s Department of Transportation and Infrastructure (DOTI) will make changes to the Dayton Street improvement plans in response to the comments received from Windsor Gardens, and if not, a letter from the
association’s attorney will be sent to DOTI, Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer and the mayor of Denver opposing the Dayton Street improvements.
Motion to adopt the Lockbox Use Policy.
Motion to approve the engagement of Jim Moore and Associates for the year ending 2025 for the audit and tax preparation.
Motion to formally deny the Windsor Gardens Church’s request for office space and to add the room formally used as the business center to the Community Facilities Use and Rental policy.
Motion to remove a building representative and alternate representative from their positions because they would not sign the confidentiality agreement required by the association.
Motions to accept the following committee, building rep and alternate rep appointments and resignations:
Acceptance of Carla and Rod Byrd's committee resignations.
Appointment of Reuel Hunt to the Long Range Planning and Innovation Committee.
Appointment of Phyllis Davis to the Finance Committee. Appointment of Lisa Davis to Community Life Committee. Appointment of Ron Baldwin to the Insurance Committee. Appointment of Karen Heineman as the building 63 alternate representative.
Appointment of Dan Rivas as the building 15 alternate representative.
Acceptance of the resignation of Elaine Wilson as the building 3 representative.
Appointment of Bobbi Hess and Kim Haner as the building 24 representative and alternate respectively.
Acceptance of the resignation of Ellen Barrett as the building 32 alternate representative.
Acceptance of the resignation of Debra Shaw as the building 20 representative.
Appointment of Mike Jennings as the building 20 representative.
Appointment of Pam LaNeir as the building 41 alternate representative.
Acceptance of the resignation of Jackie Blount as the building 57 alternate representative.
Appointment of Beverly Kretz as the building 57 alternate representative.
PERSONAL
CONDO INSURANCE
HO6 Homeowner's Policy
Every Windsor Gardens owner needs to purchase an HO6 policy, also known as a condominium owner's policy. HO6 policies provide necessary coverage for Windsor Gardens residents to protect their personal assets and cover association deductibles.
An HO6 policy will have separate sections of coverage.
Section A (Dwelling or Unit Coverage)
Covers items on the interior of the unit that are the responsibility of the homeowner which will include the value of any items that have been replaced since original construction.
Section B (Personal Property Coverage)
Covers all personal property (furniture, clothing, etc.) of the owner.
Section C (Liability Coverage)
Covers liability for the interior of the unit. When someone enters your unit, the liability is the owner’s. For example, if someone trips over the carpet in your unit and gets hurt, the liability for that is on the owner.
Section D (Loss-of-use Coverage)
Covers any additional living expenses accumulated while not being able to live in one’s home due to damage (staying at a hotel while repairs are completed).
Loss Assessment Coverage
Loss assessment coverage, which is different from loss-of-use coverage, is an additional coverage under an HO6 insurance policy. It is included to protect unit owners in the event that there is damage to a common area within the homeowners association.
This applies to the owner being assessed for their portion of a claim that was not covered by association insurance. For example, the association has a wind/ hail deductible and also a property deductible which can be assessed to an owner. Also, damage to common areas caused by water overflowing from a tub or water damage from a dishwasher or hose can be assessed to a unit owner.
Make sure your personal insurance covers these potential deductibles and that the policy does not limit how much they will pay for these.
Renter’s Insurance Policy
If you are renting your unit out, make sure your policy has an endorsement for your renting the unit or purchase a separate landlord policy. This policy should include loss of rent in the event your unit cannot be rented while it is being repaired.
Annual Association Insurance Renewal
From Pat Wilderotter, Cherry Creek Insurance Group, WGA Insurance Agent
CCIG has the privilege of providing the master insurance for the Windsor Gardens Association that covers but is not limited to the buildings, personal property of the association, general liability on the common areas, fidelity coverage and director’s and officer’s coverage. As unit owners, it is important that you maintain your own insurance to cover unit items that are your responsibility as detailed in the Windsor Gardens Amended and Restated Condominium Declaration, your personal property and liability exposures that are not covered under your association’s master insurance policy.
If there were a covered property loss at Windsor Gardens, the association’s master policy would rebuild the basic structure to original specifications minus applicable deductibles. Any improvements done to the interior of the units since original construction are the responsibility of the owner(s) to insure.
Also, under Section 1 (A) in the Windsor Gardens Insurance Deductible Policy, the association’s basic property deductible of $25,000 can be assessed to owners. In addition, your property policy has a 2% deductible of the building value for wind/hail. A buy-down policy to cover this deductible would be an excessive cost that would mandate raising the individual assessments of all owners. As a result, in the event of a total wind/hailstorm loss, the 2,689 owners could be assessed, according to the declaration, their share of 2% of the total building limit of $437,319,832. The 2% deductible for a total wind/ hailstorm loss is approximately $8,746,396.64. The cost to each owner is determined by the allocated interest of each unit. Owners should anticipate approximately $3,253 as a potential loss assessment. Each owner needs to make sure their individual HO6 condominium owner’s policy or their landlord’s policy (if they are renting the unit out) includes loss assessment coverage and property coverage to meet these deductibles and that there are no sub-limits or special endorsements needed to cover these deductibles. This coverage is a minimal cost annually.
In accordance with Section 6.6 of the Windsor Gardens Amended and Restated Condominium Declaration in the event that Common Elements need to be maintained, repaired or replaced due to an Owner (or their guests etc.) negligence or willful act or omission, especially but not limited to water overflowing from a tub, or water damage from a dishwasher or hose, then the expenses incurred by the Association shall be the personal obligation of such Owner.
When obtaining an individual unit owner’s insurance policy, if living in the unit, you need to obtain an HO6 condominium owner’s policy. The HO6 should include, but not necessarily be limited to, these five basic coverages: (1) unit coverage, (2) personal property coverage, (3) liability coverage, (4) Loss of use and (5) loss assessment. Make sure to check with your personal insurance agent to see what is available.
If you have questions regarding the association’s insurance, you can reach our agent, Pat Wilderotter at 720-212-2065. To request a certificate of insurance, please email your request to certificate@thinkccig.com or fax your request to 303-799-0156, Attn: HOA Dept.
From the General Manager
DOTI RESPONDS TO CONCERNS RAISED AT THE DAYTON STREET TOWN HALL
General Manager Rebecca
Zazueta
296 residents attended the Dayton Street Town Hall meeting with DOTI on April 22. The community participation was overwhelmingly successful. Special thanks to all the residents who participated in this important HOA discussion with DOTI. The association will continue to monitor the Dayton Street improvement plans and schedule and advise the community of any updates that may occur.
Molly Lanphier, Community Designer and the DOTI town hall presenter, recently forwarded the following responses to concerns expressed during the meeting.
Email from Community Designer Molly Lanphier: PROBLEMS:
Speeding: Our data does suggest that speeding along the corridor is a large issue and a leading contributor in making the corridor unsafe.
• When surveyed 73% of respondents were concerned about speeding along Dayton between Alameda and Mississippi
• At the time of the traffic study (2022) we found 51 traffic crashes at Alameda and Dayton and 43 at Mississippi and Dayton. Similarly, in the past three years since the study, there have been 48 traffic crashes along the entire corridor. Several of these crashes involved pedestrians and cyclists with seven of these crashes resulting in a serious bodily injury and very unfortunately there have been three fatalities.
• DOTI measured 85% of the traffic activity along Dayton Street and found that 15% were going well over 40 MPH, which suggests a serious speed issue.
Parking: Parking is an issue for several reasons along the corridor and our proposed solution of adding parking will not only help remedy the demand for parking, but also slow vehicles down.
• As part of the study, we did assess parking occupancy. Parking was between 76%-100% occupied during the evening and early morning hours, causing vehicles to park illegally in the no parking zones.
Community Engagement: DOTI is committed to engaging the community. The Dayton study is no exception. Proposed changes do not happen overnight, and we have engaged the community throughout the entire process, which does take a number of years.
• February 3, 2022: Virtual Community Meeting – Study KickOff
• Spring 2022: Survey that had over 285 responses
• June 28, 2022: Virtual Community Meeting – Data Collection Summary
• August 30, 2022: Virtual Meeting – Study and Recommendations
• Large time gap: DOTI was waiting for Dayton to be paved, which is happening this year.
• January 14, 2025: Virtual meeting to discuss proposed changes to Dayton after paving.
• April 22, 2025: Community Designer and Councilwoman Sawyer’s office attended in-person meeting at Windsor Gardens.
Councilwoman Sawyer has recorded all the previous meetings as well as included all the slide decks. I would encourage residents to visit her website, as many of their questions are addressed.
PROPOSED SOLUTIONS:
Speeding:
• Chicanes
• Parking on BOTH sides of the street Parking:
• Flex Posts: Physically limit illegal parking in no parking zones
• Signage: Add “No Parking” signs along the corridor Access:
• DOTI will keep left turns throughout the corridor, as we heard this was important to the community of Windsor Gardens. These mitigations are to make Dayton SAFER and SLOWER. DOTI will be moving forward with the proposed solutions as safety is their utmost concern.
REALTOR’S LOCKBOX CABINETS IN LOBBIES TO BE REMOVED
New Lockbox Policy Adopted by the Board
A new lockbox policy, part of the WG Key Control Policy, has been adopted by the board of directors. It was published in the April Windsor Life for owner comment prior to adoption. This proposed policy change was the result of incidents that have occurred over the last few years involving stolen lockboxes and buildings needing to be rekeyed as a result. The association has also had incidents involving the entire lockbox cabinet being stolen from lobby areas. To improve the safety of buildings and use of lockboxes for units on the market for sale, a new policy was required. A copy of the new policy is available on the association’s website in the resource center under the policy folder in the Key Control Policy document. Per the new policy, lockbox cabinets will be removed from all buildings over the next several months. Owners who have their unit contractually listed with a licensed real estate agent may hang a lockbox on their unit door and request intercom use for their
agent to provide access for real estate showings. Real estate agents will be able to “buzz” their verified showings through the security door via a phone call instead of needing a security door key for access. Unit door handles will need to be modified if they are lever-style to ensure that the lockbox is secure. Digital keypad locksets for unit doors can be used instead of lockboxes and the cost incurred will be the unit owner’s responsibility. The implementation of this new policy and removal of the lockbox cabinets will be a phased project over the next several months and will be effective for all new listings beginning July 1, 2025. An intercom use request form will be required, which must be signed by the owner or the owner’s legal representative. Owners and real estate agents impacted by this new policy can contact the administration office for assistance.
From the General Manager continued
HIGH LINE CANAL CONSERVANCY TO MEET WITH THE WG BOARD OF DIRECTORS
On Tuesday, June 10, at 10 a.m., a special board meeting will be held for a formal presentation to the HOA by the City and County of Denver, Arapahoe County Open Spaces and the High Line Canal Conservancy on the design plans to enhance the canal trail surface, which includes a 12-foot concrete trail with a 6-foot gravel side path.
The WG High Line Canal Club has been interacting with the High Line Canal Conservancy and Denver Parks and Recreation for some time now regarding the upcoming construction project that will impact the canal trail adjacent to the Windsor Gardens community, and beyond. The club is made up of wonderful residents who are invested in the history, significance, and wellbeing of the canal, and I am grateful for their involvement and care. I am also thankful that the club held a special meeting in December 2024 with the
conservancy and Denver Parks and Recreation who presented their construction plans to the group. Many residents attended this club meeting, which fostered community awareness of the upcoming construction project.
Construction impacting Windsor Gardens will begin in the summer of 2025 and extend into 2026, covering 2.5 miles from Parker Road to Havana Street. In addition to the enhanced trail surface, the project will add new benches to the Canal trail and install an irrigation line to plant trees along Fairmount Cemetery.
More June 10 meeting details, including the location and Zoom information, will be included in the June paper for residents who are interested in hearing the conservancy's presentation. Please save the date.
PHISHING EMAILS TARGETING WG RESIDENTS
This week, my name was used in a phishing scam, and many residents received an email from a fraudulent email address with my name attached. The email asked for a favor and then requested gift cards to be purchased. This is the second incident this year, and it has been upsetting both times as I know someone will respond to the scam, thinking it is from me. Scammers specifically aim to exploit professionals, companies, and people of trust by creating fraudulent email addresses and attaching the person’s name to the email address. The sender hopes you will recognize the name and reply to the email without looking at the email address, which is fraudulent. Scams such as this happen everywhere and to everyone. And scammers are more and more sophisticated. I ask everyone to be extra cautious when you read your emails. I have had to slow down, too, to avoid scammers. The general rule of thumb is never to reply to an email request for favors or gift card purchases. Windsor Gardens employees will never send emails asking for favors or items to be purchased on their behalf. If you are not sure, double-check the sender’s email address before replying. Staff email addresses are published in Windsor Life on page 2. Call the administrative office if you need help and to report phishing emails. And when you receive a fraudulent email, report it to your email provider by right-clicking on the message, using the drop-down option to “report,” and selecting “report phishing.”
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
According to my AI CoPilot, phishing emails are “fraudulent messages crafted to trick recipients into revealing sensitive information like passwords or credit card numbers. These emails often imitate legitimate sources, like banks or popular websites, to appear credible. They aim to exploit a person’s trust in these institutions, persuading them to provide personal information, click on malicious links, or download attachments containing malware.” Key indicators of phishing emails include generic greetings, spelling and grammar mistakes (although not always), and urgent or threatening language that pressures the recipient to act quickly. Suspicious links or attachments and sender email addresses that don’t match the legitimate organization they claim to represent are also telltale signs. Additionally, requests for sensitive information, which legitimate organizations typically won’t ask for via email, are a red flag.
The CoPilot search took me to an article, "7 Real Email Phishing Examples: Email Scams to Avoid," a great resource for phishing email scam examples for PayPal, IRS / tax refunds, banks, UPS and USPS, and more. Here's the link to that article: www.malwarebytes.com/cybersecurity/basics/phishing-email
It was a quick education and review of what to watch for. I hope it helps you too!
MAINTENANCE UPDATES
Underground Garages: The contractor is still working on the section between buildings 60 and 62 where multiple cables were corroded or broken.
Roof Replacement: The roof has been replaced at building 28. This was scheduled to be completed last year but was postponed due to the hailstorm.
Fiber Network: The second round of contract redlines are being discussed, and construction details have been incorporated as an additional contract exhibit that is pending review. The monthly reoccurring charge is under negotiation.
Equipment Purchases: A new stump grinder was purchased.
Restaurant: New window shades were installed in the banquet room.
Auditorium: New window shades were installed in the Aspen Room.
Major Plumbing Repairs/Replacement: The first portion (the underground portion) of the fire line has been replaced in front of building 84. We are on the indoor portion now and are waiting for the contractor to install the 8-inch piping and relocate the backflow device.
Management Software Replacement: Integrity Integration Solutions spent a week working with staff in March to review our internal processes, software use and other applications. An RFP was prepared to seek new management software and sent out to software companies that closely match the established requirements. The consultant will gather information and provide recommendations for demos and assist with the selection of new software.
Facilities
Maintenance Manager
Bill Walsh
Maintenance Matters
HAILSTORM DAMAGE REPAIR
We are in the process of making repairs to surfaces damaged by the hailstorm of May 2024. The list of necessary repairs is a document that is 704 pages long, and we are systematically working our way through the list.
Shingled Roof Repair
As of April 10, we have replaced shingles on the gazebo, building 1, building 15, building 25, and parking lots 1 through 5. Our roofing company has given us a free upgrade to the best impact-resistance-rated shingles available. We still have several parking lots to complete, but it’s going well so far.
Window Screen Replacement
Another hailstorm-related project is the window screen replacement program. This one was intimidating from the beginning because not every screen sustained damage. Rather than trying to determine the damage window by window, we offered to replace all screens. We are seeing about 70% participation in the program. So far, our contractor has done an excellent job making the repairs, establishing a routine of working on two buildings at a time, picking up screens one day and bringing them back about a week later. If you are able and have the know-how, you can remove your own screens and place them in the hallway on the designated day (notifications by Pilera), and the contractor will put them back in front of your door when they are repaired. If you don’t know how or are unable to remove and replace your screens, the contractor will remove them. We have a pretty wide time span for the removal and replacement of the screens, typically between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Quite a few residents have said that “no one knocked on
the door,” but our contractor literally knocks on every door unless there is a note saying don’t knock. They are using a very loud knock, similar to the FBI, so please listen for them during your scheduled time and day.
Participation is not mandatory. If you miss either the pickup day or the replacement day, we do not plan to come back, so please make every effort to either be home or have your screens removed ahead of time. Our insurance will cover the cost of replacing screens but not the cost of recurring service charges, which the contractor charges per building if they have to come back. Residents being available when the contractor knocks or having their screens in the hallway during the designated time prevents us from having the contractor make random return visits.
Foam Roof Repair
We are also working on damaged foam roofs. We have completed four buildings and have 13 more to go. This process involves a machine shaving off about one-half inch of the old foam, creating some vibration. So, when we are at your building, the upper-floor residents should remove any breakable items attached to the wall.
Skylights Replacement
We are planning for the replacement of the skylights on the townhome roofs. It is a very involved process, but we hope to have a solution very soon.
Other Repairs
We are in the planning stages of repairing several other damaged items, such as windows, siding, fascia, gutters and downspouts, and a few other miscellaneous items.
It is a huge undertaking to clean up after this hailstorm. If everything goes well, we will have repairs completed by the end of the year.
LARGE ITEM PICKUP ON MAY 14
The semi-annual Large Item Pickup Day is on Wednesday, May 14. Please put broken or unusable items in front of your garage on the morning of May 14. Those of you with underground garages need to set your items in the aisle behind your vehicle or a column.
Items that the crew cannot pick up: large appliances, TVs, electronics, mattresses, box springs or hazardous materials (including oil, combustible liquids, aerosol products, pesticides, paint, mineral spirits, varnishes, solvents, and other flammable material).
MAINTENANCE UPDATES continued from page 9
GENERAL MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
Hailstorm Repairs: The hail-damaged shingle roof replacements are complete for the gazebo and electric shed, buildings 1, 15, and 25, and parking lots 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. Gutters and downspouts are being completed right after the roofing.
We have completed the foam roof repair and installed new gutters and downspouts at buildings 2, 4, 6 and 8.
The window screens contractor is working their way around the outside loop. They have completed even-numbered buildings 2 through building 46.
The elevator was down for several days at building 34. Another elevator contractor was brought in to make repairs.
We had a main sewer line backup in building 58.
The electrical has been installed in the fire-damaged unit in building 48. Framing and drywall inspections followed by drywall installation is the next step.
HALLWAY CARPET REPLACEMENT
Carpet installation in building 54 is complete. Building 40 is in progress, and building 38 has been scheduled.
PAINTING PROJECTS
Hallway Painting: Building 39 is complete.
Other Projects: Repairs and painting in the Community Center are complete. Prepping rusty areas on garages and then painting. Parking lot 12 is complete. Working in lots 13 and 14 now.
Air Quality Issues in Communal Living Situations
Business Manager
Katie Monasmith
What is the most commonly reported air quality issue at WG? Food and cooking odors. However, we frequently manage air quality issues of all kinds in several buildings each month. In addition to food/cooking odor complaints, there are issues with pets, trash, candles, incense, essential oils, air fresheners, exterior pollutants and smoke. As a resident of Windsor Gardens, you or your unit has likely been impacted by one of these items, if not all of them. In some scenarios, the issue may be ongoing and require behavioral changes by all parties. So, where do we begin to remedy air quality issues?
EDUCATE
The association begins educating residents about unit air quality at their orientation and continues with articles in Windsor Life and information at the Building Representative Zone Committee and the Building Representative Committee meetings. And the staff meets with individual residents as needed through the WG Covenant and Rule Enforcement Procedure.
TAKE ACTION
We encourage residents to take these actions in their units to improve air quality.
Turn your air conditioner or a room fan into an air cleaner by installing air filters.
The association sells an inexpensive filter product called “Gray Matter,” available in the administrative office for only $3.50 per square foot. Gray Matter has been invaluable in resolving air quality issues at Windsor Gardens. After installing this material in the filter area of your air conditioner, turn on the fan feature. The air within your unit will be recirculated, and fresh air will be filtered back into the unit. In some cases, this method can also be used on a free-standing oscillating or boxed fan. The material will need to be attached to the back side of the fan where air is pulled in. Before proceeding with this method, it is important to note the manufacturer’s directions or advisements.
Depending on the amount of odor involved, the filters will need to be changed every three to six months.
Seal openings in your walls or floors.
To prevent smoke or odors from leaving your unit (if you are a smoker, spicy cook, or perfume paramour) or from coming into your unit (if you are a non-smoker, sensitive sniffer, or have allergies), you can plug any openings in your walls or floors with urethane foam sealant (available at hardware stores) or with the Gray Matter filtering material. This includes any openings in the walls for plumbing and electrical conduits. Odors may be strongest near kitchen and bathroom sinks and tubs due to the openings for pipes and drain lines.
Keep fresh, filtered air circulating through your unit.
Some residents believe blocking the gap under the unit door helps prevent odors from entering their unit from the common hallway. However, it is essential to keep fresh air circulating through your unit. Do not block the opening under your unit’s front door. Your building’s air handling system delivers approximately 1200 cubic feet per minute of fresh, filtered air to the hallways (cooled in the summer and warmed in the winter). This fresh air enters each unit via the space under each unit’s front door. Keep this fresh air flowing by allowing the opening under your front door to remain unobstructed.
One of the mistakes that non-smokers make is sealing their units up so tightly that it creates a vacuum in their unit, and the vent in their bathroom tries to pull air from the outlets and any openings, including air from the unit next to them.
Open windows also disrupt the ventilation system as designed; open windows can reverse airflow, making odors flow into the hallway. We recommend leaving the windows closed if you are the source unit creating an odor or if you are trying to mitigate the impact of an odor in your unit. This will help to ensure that the ventilation system is working at its best and fresh air is coming into your unit from the hallway and through the gap at the bottom of your unit door.
When there is doubt, place a work order, and the maintenance team can inspect the airflow in your unit.
REPORT
Residents affected by an ongoing issue should report active issues to Community Response for verification. Community Response will investigate and send a report to the administrative office for the next actions. To report issues that are not actively occuring, residents are encouraged to submit a written covenant complaint form to the WG Policy and Modifications Administrator via the administrative office.
Seasonal Policy Reminders
Grounds Supervisor Dana Cusack
Down to Earth
Grounds Maintenance
ANOTHER BUSY SPRING
Spring is a great time to live in Denver, Colorado. I hope you have had a chance to go outdoors and enjoy this year’s display of colors, from the crab apple trees to the daffodils, crocus, tulips and all the other early bloomers.
The grounds department has been busy. We had some timely precipitation in March just before we aerated the golf course, and April’s cool mornings have been great for the grass seed we already put out. We took the opportunity to improve some drainage issues that cause ice to form during the wintertime on the sidewalks at buildings 14 and 53 and the east end of building 64 on the entrance drive.
We created brick flower beds, two in front of building 56 and another at building 59, where we removed about 2000 square feet of turf and reused it elsewhere to create a raised rock garden. This single project alone will reduce water usage by 250,000 gallons per season. A new flower bed was added at building 8, and the two flower beds at building 14 were moved for better spacing after two massive cottonwood trees were removed.
Turf grooming began in April. We have the golf course irrigation system up and running and are gradually activating the sprinklers around the community.
The shrub crew has just a handful of buildings left to finish trimming all the grasses, perennials and flowering shrubs. And the mulch crew keeps marching on.
We are planning to start planting the week of Cinco de Mayo. Several projects of all sizes are planned. I ordered some plants we have never used here and am excited to put them in as many places as we can find. If you see a spot that needs a new plant, send me an email with the location, and I will take a look at the area for you.
The annual flower planting starts the week of May 19. We will mow and trim during the Memorial Day holiday week, and finish planting the second-half of the flowers (25,000 bedding plants) the week of June 2.
I want to congratulate grounds department employee Martin Saucedo, who passed the pesticide applicator exam for the state of Colorado. He has done a great job taking over the chemical room for the department.
Squirrel: Whatcha doin’?! What’s up with all this digging by my favorite tree? Dana: We’re getting ready for the spring plantings!
Community Response
From Chris Scovil, Chief of Community Response
WHAT IS AN AED AND HOW DOES IT WORK?
An Automated External Defibrillator (AED) is a life-saving device designed to help people experiencing sudden cardiac arrest (SCA). It works by analyzing the heart’s rhythm and, if necessary, delivering an electric shock—called defibrillation—to help the heart re-establish an effective rhythm.
The sooner an AED is used in a cardiac emergency, the greater the chance of survival. Every minute without defibrillation can reduce the chances of survival by 7 to 10%. That’s why increasing access to AEDs and public awareness of how to use them is so critical.
AEDs are portable, easy to use, and are often found in public places like airports, schools, gyms, and offices. When someone collapses and is unresponsive, bystanders can quickly use an
AED to potentially save a life—even if they have little or no medical training. The device gives clear, step-by-step voice instructions to guide the user through the process.
AED LOCATIONS AT WG
There are three AEDs at various locations in Windsor Gardens.
CenterPoint lobby, near the Activities Desk.
Auditorium lobby, near the elevator.
Maintenance warehouse offices and break room.
An AED can mean the difference between life and death in a cardiac emergency, and it is vital to call 911 to activate first responders.
EMERGENCY RED PHONES: DIRECT LINES TO COMMUNITY RESPONSE
I see red phones mounted on the wall in CenterPoint, near the pool, auditorium, etc. What are they used for?
The red phones are a direct line to Community Response. When you pick up the receiver, the phone automatically dials Community Response dispatch or goes directly to an officer’s radio. It is a dedicated line, but only one line exists for all nine red phones. If the line is tied up, the red phone will continue to ring until the line is released. Because of the limitations, the phones will “timeout” and disconnect the call in two minutes.
When you contact Community Response, state your location and whether it’s an emergency, and then keep your report brief and to the point. Phones should not be used for general inquiries such as when a class starts or to discuss HOA fees; they should be used to report emergencies, suspicious activity or an elevator not working.
The red phones do not dial directly to 911. In an emergency, a cell phone or landline should be used to call 911 first.
The outdoor pool emergency phone, located in a waterproof box on the wall near the doors on the pool deck, does not work like the other emergency phones. You can dial Community Response at extension 1560. To call 911 from the outdoor pool phone, dial a 9 first. So, you would dial 9-911. Follow the instructions listed inside the box.
WINDSOR GARDENS EMERGENCY PHONE LOCATIONS
Building Location
Fitness Center Column in the center of the room
Indoor Pool Outside the pool entrance door
Outdoor Pool On the pool deck inside waterproof box --For 911, dial 9-911.
--For Community Response, dial 1560.
Woodshop Near exit door
Auditorium Entrance near the elevator
Auditorium 2nd-floor hallway
CenterPoint Lobby Near the elevator
CenterPoint 2nd floor Near the elevator
Community Response Inside the box mounted on the wall outside the Community Response Office
SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY TIPS
Source: The National Weather Service
Stay Informed
• Sign up for weather alerts via NOAA Weather Radio or local emergency systems.
• Monitor local TV, radio or weather apps for real-time updates.
Know the Terminology
• Severe Weather Watch: Be Prepared. Conditions are favorable for dangerous weather.
• Severe Weather Warning: Take Action. Severe weather is happening or about to happen.
Have an Emergency Plan
• Know your building’s designated shelter areas (interior hallways, bathrooms, stairwells).
• Make sure everyone in your household knows where to go and how to communicate during an emergency.
Build an Emergency Kit
• Include essentials like bottled water, non-perishable food, flashlights, batteries, first aid kit, medications, and copies of important documents.
Protect Against Hail
• Stay indoors and away from windows during hailstorms.
• Park vehicles in a garage or under cover if possible.
• Avoid going outside—hail can cause serious injuries.
Lightning Safety
• When thunder roars, go indoors—lightning can strike from miles away.
SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY TIPS continued on page 15
SEVERE WEATHER SAFETY TIPS continued
• Avoid plumbing (sinks and tubs) and electrical appliances during a lightning storm.
• Stay away from windows and doors.
• Do not shelter under trees.
• If you're outside and can't reach shelter, crouch low with minimal contact to the ground—never lie flat. During a Storm
• Remain indoors and stay away from windows.
• Avoid using elevators in case of a power outage.
• Use flashlights instead of candles to reduce fire risk. After the Storm
• Check on neighbors, especially those with limited mobility.
• Report downed power lines, gas leaks, or structural damage to authorities immediately.
• Do not walk or drive through floodwaters.
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, May 5, and Friday, May 23.
NATIONAL LAW ENFORCEMENT WEEK: May 11 through May 17 is National Law Enforcement Week. If you encounter law enforcement personnel on your travels around town or elsewhere, please take a moment to thank them for their dedication and work on behalf of the communities they serve.
EXPIRED AUTO TAGS
Dear Cop Shop:
What’s with all the cars with expired tags? Can’t someone do something about it?
Crabby Driver
Dear Crabby Driver:
When most everything shut down during COVID in 2020, rules for renewing car registrations were relaxed due to office closures and reduced staffing. Human nature being what it is, folks put off handling the routine tasks of renewing existing registrations and getting new plates for new vehicles. Combine thousands of
people putting off registering cars with reductions in staffing and increased demand for service from law enforcement, a perfect storm of unregistered cars on the road ensued.
State and local law enforcement have been trying to beef up enforcement. You may have seen a recent story that in March the DIA police tagged more than 1,600 vehicles with expired plates in their lots. With regular plates, you have a 30-day grace period to renew; however, there is NO grace period for temp tags. Late fees are $25 per month up to $100 maximum. COVID gave us reasons not to get this task done. But now, with late fees building up, DIA regularly ticketing unregistered vehicles in their lots and the Colorado State Patrol and local law enforcement issuing tickets if you are pulled over, there is every reason to take care of this task in a timely manner.
For more information on registering your vehicle, go to dmv. coloado.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.
Manager
Liz Nickel
Morrison
Front Door Security and Intercom Access
Here are a few strong recommendations and cautions concerning front door security and intercom access for your consideration.
DON'T KNOW THEM? DON'T LET THEM IN.
Letting people you don't know into your building can be unsafe. Don't buzz them in. The same goes for allowing others into your building when walking through the security door. If someone you don't know is trying to follow you through the front door, you have the right to question them. Ask them to use their own key or to wait and be buzzed in by the resident they're coming to see. This may seem awkward or unfriendly, but it will help keep you and your neighbors safe.
Letting in someone's family member or friend is not your responsibility. If they are meant to get into the building, they will either have a key or the resident they came to see can buzz them in. In turn, if someone asks you to use your own key or to be buzzed in, please be understanding and do so.
IF A VISITOR CAN'T REACH ANOTHER RESIDENT TO GET IN, SHOULD I LET THEM IN?
No. As a people pleaser myself, saying no feels unkind and scary. However, the visitor needs to find the resident they are there for and be buzzed in by them. Many residents have the intercom connected to their cell phones and do not need to be home to buzz their guests into the building. If the intercom is programmed to the resident's landline, and they aren't home to answer, letting their visitor in isn't productive.
If a visitor reassures you that the resident they are here to see would love to see them, remember that you don't know the true nature of their relationship. Some families have strained or estranged relationships. Consider what might happen if an unsafe person with ill intent was allowed into the building. This scenario comes from real-life negative experiences when someone should not have been allowed into the building. Let's play it safe and decline to let visitors in who can't reach the resident they are visiting.
I WON'T LET SOMEONE IN, BUT THEY WON'T LEAVE. WHAT DO I DO?
If someone insists on coming through the secured door with you after you've asked them to use their own key or the intercom
Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer
to call the resident they are visiting, get to a safe place and call Community Response for assistance.
IS YOUR CELL PHONE CONNECTED TO THE INTERCOM?
One benefit of connecting your cell phone to the intercom is the ability to buzz yourself into the building if locked out. Then, there's the matter of getting into your unit, but at least you'd be inside. Additionally, if you are away and you have guests coming to check on your unit, walk your dog or water your plants, you could buzz them into the building instead of giving them a building key. What a convenient added safety feature for your neighbors and yourself. Our old intercom system required a local number to buzz people. However, you do not need a local number with our current system. Call the administrative office if you'd like to connect your cell phone with a non-local number to the intercom system. We will submit a work order, and the maintenance staff will reprogram the intercom.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE INTERCOM
Press the pound (#) key until you come to the resident's name.
When you find their name, note the numbers next to their name.
Dial those numbers on the keypad, and the box will call the resident's phone without showing the phone number.
When the resident receives your intercom call, it will appear on their phone like a regular call. (The admin office has a list of phone numbers associated with each building's intercom box if residents want to add the intercom number to their contact list.)
After answering, the resident will press the number 9 on their keypad, and the security door will unlock. It will unlock for only five seconds, so be prepared to open the door.
You cannot buzz a guest into the building if they call your cell phone directly. The door will not unlock unless the call is made through the intercom box.
The intercom system does not work with phones that do not have dual-tone multi-frequency signaling (DTMF), which generates tones when the numbers are pressed. If pressing the resident's phone does not have the DTMF tone, they must go to the front door to let guests in. Contact your phone carrier to see if there's a way to have DTMF tone capability on your phone. Unfortunately, some phone plans do not have this option.
Learn More About the Proposed Vibrant Denver Bonds
Earlier this year, Mayor Johnston announced a new bond package that will be sent to voters in November 2025. This bond package, called the Vibrant Denver Bonds, would fund infrastructure improvements across the city. General Obligation (GO) Bond programs are used to fund new public parks, recreation centers, libraries, arts and cultural venues, roads, bridges, police stations, and other public facilities. They are also used to repair and improve existing facilities. Cities across the U.S., including Denver, use bonds to keep pace with public infrastructure needs.
Importantly, the Vibrant Denver bond program will not raise taxes. Denver’s two current GO Bond programs, Elevate Denver (approved by voters in 2017) and RISE Denver (approved by voters in 2021) are both set to wrap up in late 2026. As Elevate and RISE bond projects are completed, the City will have additional bond capacity to take on new projects, so there is no need to ask voters to approve additional tax dollars to fund the proposed Vibrant Denver bond. GO Bond projects generally fit a 5 to 10-year timeframe because it takes a while to plan and design city infrastructure projects. So it is time to start planning for Denver’s future!
In District 5, we have heard from residents that they would like to see updated playgrounds at several of our local parks, as well
Office
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, May 15, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Tuesday, May 20, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, May 29, from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Administrative Office, 595 S. Clinton St.
ZOOM ORIENTATION
Tuesday, May 6, 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.
Welcome to Our New Neighbors
Bldg Name From
26 Janet Borelli
44 Patricia Laverty Lakewood, CO
58 Mary Sullivan Denver, CO
66 Dave & Vicky Richter Mable Falls, TX
ONLINE WELCOME PACKET: 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 and a tutorial on how to pay your HOA assessment via E-check or credit card.
Emerald Greens On-Course Golf Clinic
Kick off your golf season with an on-course golf clinic at Emerald Greens on Friday, May 9, at 5:30 p.m. Cost: $45. This clinic will cover several aspects of your golf game, including tee shots, chipping, putting, bunkers, and more!
Participants will form groups and navigate the nine-hole course, stopping at designated locations to practice drills that will prepare you for a fantastic summer of golf. The size of each group will depend on the number of players who sign up. For more information, please contact the golf shop.
Upcoming Tournaments
Emerald Open, May 17, 5 p.m.
Pearl Open, June 21, 5 p.m.
Ruby Open, July 19, 5 p.m.
Sunset Open- August 23, 7:30 p.m.
Sapphire Open, Sept. 20, 5 p.m.
Topaz Open, Nov. 15, 2 p.m.
as traffic safety projects and an additional police station in East Denver. Our office has advocated for these projects, and we hope you took advantage of the opportunity to let the Mayor’s Office know your prioities at one of the community meetings that occurred earlier this spring.
You can follow along with the progress of the proposed Vibrant Denver bonds and see what projects are included in the final proposal at denvergov.org/vibrantbond.
Hole-in-One Club
Congrats to the newest members of the Hole-in-One Club
Book a tee time online: https://emeraldgreensdenver.com/
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GO bonds must be approved by voters, so expect to see this on your November 2025 ballot!
As always, please don’t hesitate to reach out to our office if there’s anything we can do to support you. Find the District Five team at:
Email: denvercouncil5@denvergov.org
Phone: 720-337-5555
Website: bit.ly/D5Website
Tribute to Richard Love
From Eydie McDaniel, WG Public Relations Committee Member
The far-reaching contributions of Richard Love, a recently departed resident of Windsor Gardens, inspired this tribute. Thank you, Richard.
I always thought Richard was a true old-school gentleman. In my book, that is a good thing. There were so many layers to Richard. Actor, artist, singer and ballroom dancer par excellence. It was a pleasure to know him.
Donna Sanford
Richard Love, a life well-lived. I met Richard at the WG Optimist Club in 2008, and when I joined he became my sponsor. A member since 2002, Richard was president of the club for two years, both times earning distinguished club recognition. He participated in all the activities that the club pursued and was especially involved in the JROTC Oratorical Contest for Denver Public Schools cadets. He truly epitomized the Optimist Creed, and I was honored to know him. He will be missed.
Carol Brooks, WG Board Member, Trivia Leader and former president of the Optimist Club ~~~
My mother passed away in 2007. After I had taken care of the funeral and other things, I returned home to California. Overnight, my father collapsed in his backyard. Richard was the one who came and found him in the middle of the night. He called me to tell me I needed to come back to take care of my dad. Richard held on to him and nursed him back to health until I was able to fly back to Denver the next day. This led to my father moving into Windsor Gardens, which is why I’m here, too.
Mike Lopez, Board Member
I first learned of Richard when I saw some of his work at a WG Art Show and marveled at the skill and creativity of the artist. I was awestruck by the sculptures of various shades of wood that showed the beauty of the color and form. Later, I came to know him as the extraordinary person he was. He spoke quietly and with full knowledge but always with gentleness and kindness. With his wife Helen often at his side, we were aware of their affection and unity. Truly, he could wear the title of a perfect gentleman without reservation. He will be missed by so many of us.
Anita Matthews
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Richard Love was a wonderful neighbor to me in building 38. He had a wicked sense of humor and often made me laugh. His love for his Helen was clearly apparent in the way he looked at her and the respect he showed to her. I will miss him.
Mona Knight
~~~
Richard was a singer well into his late 80s. He was a valuable member of the Windsor Gardens Chorus. He was a gentle soul.
Donna Fisher
~~~
Richard was a valued artist. His work was exquisite.
Mary Clarvoe, Artist
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I met Richard and his wife Helen when I joined the Optimist Club three years ago. I was so impressed with the kindness and love they showed. Richard and Helen doted on each other and truly loved each other. They were always in a good mood and always
kind to everyone they met. They were the true definition of the Optimist Creed. It has been a pleasure to know and have them in my life.
Jennifer Powers, Current President of WG Optimist Club
~~~
Richard was such a kind gentleman. My fondest memory will always be the evening walks he took with his bride Helen. They always held hands like the sweethearts they remained to be until the end. Rest in peace, Richard. You earned it!
Donna M Latino
I appreciated Richard's help with WG Artist Club meetings. I thoroughly enjoyed his unique sculpture pieces and his paintings.
Estelle Petitt, Former President of the WG Artist Club ~~~
Helen and Richard were such a loving, lovely and loveable couple! Their obvious admiration and respect for one another is inspirational to me and my own marriage.
Patti Keyworth
Richard had many attributes: a love of art and music, service to the community, devotion to his Catholic faith and love of his life, Helen.
Maryann Kenney
I knew Richard in the Optimist Club, but I also came to know him and his wife, Helen, as they walked past my condo most evenings. The love and respect they had for one another was inspiring to see.
Ellen Barrett, WG Optimist
He was always at ease with himself and very comfortable with everyone around him.
Don Smith, WG Chorus
I encountered Richard and Helen at events and church, and they were always grateful for rides home. It was great to hear of Richard's significant accomplishments in his beautiful obituary. To sum it up, lots of love for Mr. Love.
Darlene Santistevan
I've known Helen and Richard for many years. He was, definitely, a renaissance man. I was with him in a group studying the thoughts of Thomas Merton. He sang in the WG Chorus (the bass section), and I have seen his numerous works of art and know of his skill as a dance instructor. He was a kind and gentle friend.
Fred Eyerman
With his generous spirit, Richard would see a need and go about meeting it whenever possible. For several years, he provided a directory of residents. He also led a team that collected and stored assistive gear that was no longer needed by some to be used by others. Our WG Optimist Club relied on him in its beginning. For artistic self-expression, he acted, painted, made sculptures, danced and sang. He enriched countless lives, earning indeed his name, Mr. Love.
Eydie McDaniel
Photo Album
"Security" Dogs
A few residents’ “security” dogs enjoyed a sitdown consult with WG Community Response Officer Andy Vickery.
Passover Bingo
30+ residents enjoyed Passover-themed bingo games with prizes on April 14, 2025. From Steve Follweiler, WG Activities Director.
Colorado Children's Chorale at WG
A good time was had by all at the April entertainment luncheon with performances by the Colorado Children’s Chorale.
2025 Spring Fling Talent Showcase
Spring Fling Talent Showcase: 130 in attendance, 15 performances and 8 performers add up to a great show.
Photos from Activities Director Steve Follweiler.
OUTDOOR POOL OPENS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND
The outdoor swimming pool is scheduled to open on Friday, May 23, Memorial Day weekend.
OUTDOOR POOL OPERATING HOURS
The pool is open daily from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The pool area is closed daily from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. for cleaning and mowing.
There is no lifeguard on duty except from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on certain days when we offer children's swim. Swim at your own risk during the times without a lifeguard.
GUEST PRIVILEGES FOR THE OUTDOOR POOL
Guests are defined as those who do not possess a WG identification card but are invited and accompanied at all times by a resident.
Guests are required to pay a fee of $1 per visit.
Guests must always be accompanied by the sponsoring resident, who is responsible for their guests' actions at all times.
Guests will be limited to four per resident at one time.
Residents are not to loan their guests the resident’s ID card.
Guests under 17 years, accompanied by a resident, may use the pool and the surrounding area only when a lifeguard is on duty between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. and only if accompanied in the pool by the resident who is their sponsor.
Guests 17 years of age and older, accompanied by a resident, may use the pool during regular hours.
LIFEGUARDS & CHILDREN'S SWIM
Windsor Gardens pools are swim-at-your-own-risk for residents and their guests 17 years of age or older. However, when they are available, lifeguards will be hired to allow for children's swimming hours (usually from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on certain days) when kiddos under 17 years can come and swim with a Windsor Gardens resident.
If children's swim can be scheduled, we will publish updates in the Windsor Life and on the WG Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ WindsorGardensAssociation), association website and flyers in the community center. Feel free to contact the Activities Office for any updates! We thank you in advance for your understanding.
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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.
The following classes will be on break from May 10 through August 16 and resume the week of August 17, 2025.
Knitting/Crochet (Holifield)
Sewing Class/Lab (Holifield)
MONDAY
Creative Glass (Paschall) Drawing (Fidelman)
Watercolor (Fidelman) Chorus (Hermanson) Drama (Buckstein)
WEDNESDAY continued
Yoga (Haykin)
Yoga (Haykin)
Auditorium 9 AM – 10 AM
Auditorium 9 AM – 10 AM
Knitting/Crochet (Holifield) Sewing Room 9 AM – 12 PM
Bridge Basic (Heitler) Colorado Room 10 AM – 11:30 AM
*Aqua Fitness (Jones) Indoor Pool 11 AM – 12 PM
Line Dance (Clark) Auditorium 11 AM – 12:30 PM
*Aqua Fitness Beg (Jones) Indoor Pool 12 PM – 1 PM
Sewing Class/Lab (Holifield) Sewing Room 9 AM – 12 PM
Chorus (Hermanson) CenterPoint West 10 AM – 11:30 AM
FITNESS CENTER
HOURS: The Fitness Center is open 24/7 for residents with an ID badge keycard, except during cleaning times. It 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: Thursday, May 1, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.; Friday, May 9, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; and Tuesday, May 13, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
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
FRIDAY
Yoga (Haykin) Auditorium 9 AM – 10 AM
NOTES
*Aqua Fitness on Mondays and Wednesdays will resume Monday, May 5.
Social Dancing Class is on hold due to instructor availability.
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.
DPL BOOKMOBILE
The Denver Public Library Bookmobile will be at WG on May 2, May 16, and May 30 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY.
Bingo with the Bookmobile: Join the friendly bookmobile team as they host a rousing bingo session with some fabulous prizes. Friday, May 2, and Friday, May 30 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM.
Spring Book Buzz: Wednesday, May 28, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Learn about new and forthcoming books available this spring and take home a free book! Sign up at the Activities Desk.
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Events are listed in chronological order.
BINGO with the BOOKMOBILE: Fridays, May 2 and May 30, 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!
CINCO DE MAYO GIVEAWAY sponsored by THE GROSSMAN TEAM: Monday, May 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the ACTIVITIES DESK. Let’s celebrate Cinco De Mayo! Stop by the Activities Desk and pick up a free, themed koozie that’s sure to spice up your next fiesta. While supplies last.
LIGHTNING IN COLORADO FACTS & SAFETY with the LIGHTNING DATA CENTER: Tuesday, May 6, at 10 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. This presentation will introduce the audience to different types of lightning (including lightning in Colorado), how it works, how it injures people, and important safety tips. The presentation will include a question-and-answer session. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
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.
WG CHORUS SPRING
CONCERT: Wednesday, May 7, at 2 p.m., Friday, May 9, at 4 p.m., and Saturday, May 10, at 3 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. The British are Coming! The British are Coming! And so are our Spring Concerts! The Windsor Chorus will take you down memory lane to the great "British Invasion" of the '60s and beyond! The American cultural scene was forever changed by the wave of British pop artists, movies and musicals in the 1960s, and that influence
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has continued for decades. Come hear your favorite hits by the Beatles, tunes from "My Fair Lady" and "Mary Poppins," and even selections by U2 and Queen!
COST: $5 per ticket. Tickets are available at the Activities Desk.
NATIONAL
GRAB A COKE DAY:
Stop by the ACTIVITIES DESK on Thursday, May 8, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. and grab a refreshing Coke! While supplies last.
EMERALD GREENS ONCOURSE GOLF CLINIC:
Friday, May 9, at 5:30 p.m. at the GOLF COURSE. Start your golf season off right with Emerald Greens’ Golf Clinic. This clinic will cover several aspects of your golf game, including tee shots, chipping, putting, bunkers and more! In groups, we will make our way through the nine-hole course, stopping at various locations to perform drills that will help you prepare for a fantastic summer of golf! Group size will depend on how many players sign up.
COST: $45. Contact the golf shop for more information.
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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
“Battle Mountain” by C.J. Box
“Blood Moon” by Sandra Brown
“The Note” by Alafair Burke
“Shattering Dawn” by Jayne Ann Krentz
“You are Fatally Invited” by Ande Pliego
“Bonded in Death” by J.D. Robb
Suspense on the Shelf
“One Step Too Far” by Lisa Gardner
Suspense Paperback
“The Exchange” by John Grisham
“The Nemesis Manifesto” by Eric Van Lustbader
“The Quantum Solution” by Eric Van Lustbader
Fiction Checkout
“James” by Percival Everett
“Isola” by Allegra Goodman
“All Fours” by Miranda July
“Backwater Justice” by Fern Michaels
“We All Live Here” by Jojo Moyes
“Three Days in June” by Anne Tyler
“The Story Collector” by Evie Woods
Fiction on the Shelf
“Sooley” by John Grisham
“Peach Blossom Spring” by Melissa Fu
“The Meaning of Love” by Stephanie Laurens
“Honey Girl” by Morgan Rogers
“Seven Days in June” by Tia Williams
The WG Library needs some substitute volunteers. If you are interested, stop by on Mondays, 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., to talk with Kathy Young. Or you can call her at 303-945-8631.
Fiction Paperback
“Remember Me” by Mary Balough
“The Secret Daughter” by Anne Gracie Non-Fiction Checkout
“Who Could Ever Love You” by Mary L. Trump
American History on the Shelf
“Ghosts of Honolulu” by Mark Harmon Biography on the Shelf
“Finding My Little Red Hat” by Jo-Carroll Dennison
Audio Books
“The Cactus” by Sarah Haywood
“Love Story” by Karen Kingsbury
“The Elusive Bride” by Stephanie Laurens
“In Plain Sight” by Fern Michaels
“Deep South” by Paul Theroux
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MUSIC MONDAYS
Do you play an instrument? Are you looking for a new outlet to express yourself and show off your musical abilities? The Activities Office is seeking musically inclined residents to play music in CENTERPOINT LOBBY on Mondays for those entering and leaving the building. If you are interested in this opportunity, stop by the ACTIVITIES OFFICE for more information.
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MIXED 8-BALL TOURNAMENT
hosted by the WG BILLIARDS CLUB: The tournament begins Saturday, May 10, at 9 a.m. in the BILLIARDS ROOM. This double-elimination tournament is open to all skill levels and will have three divisions of play. Sign up between May 1 and May 7 in the BILLIARDS ROOM or contact Rod at missybyrd69@gmail.com. This tournament is FREE to join.
DENVER ART MUSEUM FREE DAY BUS TRIP with MTM TRAVEL TRAINERS: Tuesday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Join MTM Travel Trainers on an escorted trip to the Denver Art Museum. We will meet in CENTERPOINT LOBBY at 10 a.m. to catch the bus to the museum, then regroup outside the museum at 3:25 p.m. to catch the bus back to WG. May 13 is one of the museum's monthly free days, so there will be no admission charge! This trip will be limited to the first 20 that signup.
COST: RTD Senior Day Pass is $2.70 (exact change) to be paid on the bus or via the RTD MyRide app with a credit/debit card. (Ten-pack fares are also available at the money services counter at King Soopers or Safeway.) Free museum admission! Lunch is on your own. Café Gio is located in the museum.
TRIVIA FUN DAY sponsored by THE GROSSMAN TEAM: Friday, May 16, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. 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.
WG ART CLUB SPRING ART SHOW AND SALE: Friday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 17 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Bring your friends and family, meet the artists and enjoy the art.
No admission charge. Cash, credit cards and checks with valid ID will be accepted for art purchases. The public is invited.
SATURDAY NIGHT MONTHLY DANCE with YESTERDAY’S BACON sponsored by GARDEN PLAZA OF AURORA: Saturday, May 17, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Join Yesterday’s Bacon as they play a range of rock and roll and country hits from the 1960s to the 2000s. Desserts and refreshments will be served.
COST: Tickets are $7 for residents and $10 for non-residents. Pay at the door.
BALLY’S CASINO via PREMIER CHARTERS sponsored by THE GROSSMAN TEAM: Tuesday, May 20. 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. To ensure we meet trip minimums and avoid cancellations, please sign up by Friday, May 9. All riders must sign a bus waiver or update an existing waiver. No refunds will be offered after Friday, May 16.
Meet us under the gazebos for coffee, pastries, and good conversation.
FREE. Sign up at the Activities Desk.
MINI PIE & ICE CREAM KENO sponsored by KAISER PERMANENTE: Thursday, May 22, at 1 p.m. in the CENTERPOINT. Join the activities staff for an hour of fun spring-themed Keno games. Keno is very similar to bingo. The spaces you cover are images of poker cards, and playing cards are shuffled and pulled from the deck. Winners of each round will win their choice of a mini pie and ice cream cup.
FREE! Sign up at the Activities Desk.
NATURAL GROCERS –FOUNDATIONAL 5 SUPPLEMENTS: Friday, May 23, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Nutrients are the foundation of life and drive every biochemical process in the body. Unfortunately, due to food processing and industrial farming practices, even when we try to eat healthy, most of us will not get optimal amounts of these necessary nutrients from food alone. That’s where the foundational five supplements come in; they help you live life to the fullest and move from just surviving to thriving.
FREE. Sign up at the Activities Desk.
ACTIVE MINDS – INDIA: Thursday, May 15, at 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. In the aftermath of the 2024 general elections in India, “the world’s largest democracy” finds itself at an inflection point. The country has been led since 2014 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a controversial but widely popular leader from the BJP, a Hindu Nationalist party. His policies have alienated the Muslim minority within India, particularly in the disputed Muslim-majority region of Jammu and Kashmir. Join Active Minds as we explore the current crisis in India and the political and historical backdrop against which it is set.
FREE. Sign up at the Activities Desk.
COFFEE SOCIAL sponsored by GARDEN PLAZA OF AURORA: Wednesday, May 21, at 10 a.m. at the GAZEBOS. The sun will be rising, and the birds will be singing.
WINDSOR WRITERS ANNUAL “OUT LOUD” EVENT: Friday, May 23, at 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. The Windsor Writers “Out Loud” event features public readings of favorite pieces chosen by each writer. Some selections will make you laugh, others will make you think, and a few will manage a bit of both. After the readings, enjoy light refreshments and time to chat with the authors.
FREE! Sign up at the Activities Desk.
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and Barbara Tinsley, will give the audience a taste of what they bring to Denver Public Schools. Refreshments will be provided.
FREE! Sign up at the Activities Desk.
ASSESSOR APPOINTMENTS with the CITY AND COUNTY OF DENVER: Tuesday, May 27, and Thursday, May 29, from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. The Denver Assessor’s Office will be at Windsor Gardens to review property tax valuations with residents as well as answer any questions you may have.
Sign up for a 15-minute appointment at the Activities Desk.
WG CIRCLE WALK and GORP sponsored by COLORADO MORTGAGE CONNECT: Thursday, May 29, at 1 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Join the activities staff for a walk around the WG loop while snacking on GORP! What is gorp!? Some say “good ol’ raisins and peanuts” or “granola, oatmeal, raisins, and peanuts.” You may be more familiar with the term trail mix. All the goodies and supplies will be provided, and we'll work together to make, divide and disperse the gorp to take on the walk.
FREE! Please sign up at the Activities Desk by May 23 so we know how much to purchase.
WG DRAMA PERFORMANCE –
“The Big Snooze”: Legendary detective Dick Shamus is on the case, and it’s personal. His old pal, Humpty Dumpty, has taken a great fall. Someone wanted him scrambled. To crack the case, Shamus heads to the one place where secrets are as thick as the fog—Peppermint Bay. With the help of the town’s Constable McDougal, Shamus wades through a colorful lineup of suspects: the mysterious Rapunzel, smooth-talking Wolfe, and King Midas’ glamorous wife, Victoria. Effie, Shamus’ loyal secretary, one of the Seven Dwarfs and even Bo Peep might have seen something. Can continued from page 25
SPRING BOOK BUZZ with the DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY: Wednesday, May 28, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Join the Denver Public Library for its annual Spring Book Buzz. Learn about new and forthcoming books available this spring and take home a free book!
Sign up at the Activities Desk.
A DOUBLE FEATURE: Saturday, May 31, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, June 1, at 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM.
“It’s Cold in Them Thar Hills”: Ma and Pa have made up their minds—it’s high time their oldest daughter, Snoody, finds herself a husband! There’s just one little hitch. Snoody would rather spend her days with her pet hog
than with any human. But along comes Bill Vandemere, a slick city feller who catches Snoody’s eye. Only problem? Bill ain’t exactly raring to race down the aisle. Lucky for Snoody, Pa’s got a plan—one that involves a whole cast of backwoods characters. Will Bill take the bait? Will Snoody trade her hog for a husband? One thing’s for sure—you won’t need any moonshine to enjoy this adventure.
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Shamus put the pieces together before the killer strikes again?
COST: $5 per ticket. Tickets are available at the Activities Desk.
ANNUAL SENIOR CONNECTION EXPO @ WG:
Tuesday, June 3, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. A full slate of products and services information just for seniors, door prizes, entertainment and a free dessert bar. It’s an open house between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. but come early to enjoy all the vendors, prizes, on-stage action and desserts!
Seniors on Stage will feature short entertainment sets by senior citizens with all types of talents. At 10 a.m., instructors and students from Fred Astaire will take the stage. Sing along with Double Trouble, a rollicking senior duo on keyboard, guitar, and vocals. The final stage act is Time4Tap, a local dance team headed by WG’s very own Julie Whalen.
End the day with a complimentary dessert table at 12:45 p.m. called Sweets for Seniors. Guests can win door prizes by playing the roulette wheel.
FREE admission.
FLAG CORPS APPRECIATION
RECEPTION: Friday, June 13, at 2 p.m. in the WG GAZEBOS. WG residents who post the U.S. and Colorado flags for their buildings are invited to a reception in their honor. Coffee and sweet treats will be served. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
HAZEL MILLER & THE COLLECTIVE OUTDOOR
CONCERT: Thursday, June 26, at 6 p.m. (seating on the lawn begins at 5:30 p.m.) on the GOLF COURSE. We are excited to bring Hazel Miller and the Collective back to WG! Colorado-based music icon Hazel Miller has a reputation for "bringing it" whether the event is a club setting, concert, festival or non-profit fundraiser. Her powerful voice stands out, and
her beautiful spirit shines to the delight of her loyal fans. The Collective is a seasoned band with a personality all their own. High-energy jazz, sexy soul, jumping funk, and dreamy love songs are just some of the music genres that the audience can expect. Count on an exciting evening that you won't forget.
This is a FREE event. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. Free tickets will be distributed to the first 200 sign-ups to be used for auditorium entry in the event of rain relocation – a maximum of two tickets per person. If seats remain, they will be available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Standing room may be permitted as space safely allows.
WG COMMUNITY “GARAGE”
SALE: July 11 and 12 in the AUDITORIUM. Our community-wide garage sale is coming up! We will begin selling tables in early June. More information will be provided in June’s Windsor Life.
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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 KAISER PERMANENTE.
Weekday Movie Time is Back!
HERE: Tuesday, May 13, at 3:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. From the reunited director, writer and stars of “Forrest Gump” (1994), “Here” is an original film about multiple families and a special place they inhabit. The story travels through generations, capturing the human experience in its purest form. Told much in the style of the acclaimed graphic novel by Richard McGuire on which it is based, Tom Hanks and Robin Wright star in this tale of love, loss, laughter and life, all happening right Here. Runtime: 1hr 44min. Rated: PG-13.
Saturday Movies
GLADIATOR II: Saturday, May 10, at 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. In Rome, circa 209 A.D., sixteen years after the demise of Emperor Marcus Aurelius and Maximus Decimus Meridius, the Roman Empire is ruled by the tyrannical Emperors Caracalla and Geta. As tensions mount, an enslaved Numidian leader arrives in the city as a gladiator, putting allegiances to the test. No one knows who he is, but with sinister schemes threatening the Republic, can this humble defender restore Rome to its former glory? Runtime: 2hr 28min. Rated R.
GREEN & GOLD: Saturday, May 24, at 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. A hymn to America’s heartland, this drama is set in the early '90s and is inspired by true events. We witness the struggles of a bankrupt dairyman when he stakes a championship bet to preserve his family farm as his granddaughter seeks a fresh start as a musician. This homage to the Green Bay Packers blends farming and football culture, a poignant tale of family, tradition, and the changing face of rural America. Quaint visuals, folk music, and explorations of environmentalism, generational conflict and community. Runtime: 1hr 45min Rated: PG-13.
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HAZEL MILLER & THE COLLECTIVE OUTDOOR
CONCERT: Thursday, June 26, at 6 p.m. (seating on the lawn begins at 5:30 p.m.) on the GOLF COURSE. We are excited to bring Hazel Miller and the Collective back to WG! Colorado-based music icon Hazel Miller has a reputation for "bringing it" whether the event is a club setting, concert, festival or non-profit fundraiser. Her powerful voice stands out, and her beautiful spirit shines through to the delight of her loyal fans. The Collective is a seasoned band with a personality all
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their own. High-energy jazz, sexy soul, jumping funk, and dreamy love songs are just some of the music genres that the audience can expect. Count on an exciting evening that you won't forget.
This is a FREE event. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. Free tickets will be distributed to the first 200 sign-ups to be used for auditorium entry in the event of rain relocation – a maximum of two tickets per person. If seats remain, they will be available on a first-come, firstserved basis. Standing room may be permitted as space safely allows.
D A N C E S
SATURDAY NIGHT MONTHLY DANCE with YESTERDAY’S BACON sponsored by GARDEN PLAZA OF AURORA: Saturday, May 17, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Join Yesterday’s Bacon as they play a range of rock and roll and country hits from the 1960s to the 2000s. Desserts and refreshments will be served. COST: Tickets are $7 for residents and $10 for non-residents. Pay at the door.
BUS TRIPS
DENVER ART MUSEUM FREE DAY BUS TRIP with MTM TRAVEL TRAINERS: Tuesday, May 13, from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Join MTM Travel Trainers on an escorted trip to Denver Art Museum. We will meet in CENTERPOINT LOBBY at 10 a.m. to catch the bus to the museum, then regroup outside the museum at 3:25 p.m. to catch the bus back to WG. May 13 is one of the museum's monthly free days, so there will be no admission charge! This trip will be limited to the first 20 that signup.
COST: RTD Senior Day Pass is $2.70 (exact change) to be paid on the bus or via the RTD MyRide app with a credit/debit card. (Ten-pack fares are also available at the money services counter at King Soopers
or Safeway.) Free museum admission! Lunch is on your own. Café Gio is located in the museum.
BALLY’S CASINO via PREMIER CHARTERS sponsored by THE GROSSMAN TEAM: Tuesday, May 20. 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. To ensure we meet trip minimums and avoid cancellations, please sign up by Friday, May 9. All riders must sign a bus waiver or update an existing waiver. No refunds will be offered after Friday, May 16.
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 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the ALLPURPOSE ROOM. Bring a quarter.
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.
RUMMIKUB: 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Rummikub is a tile-based game for three or four players, combining elements of rummy and dominoes. 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.
*NEW* HAND & FOOT CANASTA
Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Hand and Foot Canasta is a card game where players form melds of seven or more cards, aiming to score points by completing sets of cards in specific combinations. The game is typically played in teams, with the goal of being the first to reach a target score. It involves strategy, teamwork, and managing two hands of cards—the "hand" and the "foot." This group is looking for new players interested in playing this fun variation of canasta. Show up and have fun!
*NEW* MAHJONG CLASSES
Mahjong is a game that exercises your brain! We are beginning classes of the American version again at WG. This is a six-week program, and all are invited to attend. Classes will begin Thursday, May 8, and continue on Thursdays until June 12. Classes will be from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the CARD ROOM. For more information, contact Patty at 845-709-3400.
CLUBS & GROUPS
ART CLUB meets on the 1st Friday, with our next meeting on May 2 at 10 a.m. in the COLORADO ROOM on the second floor above the auditorium.
ANNUAL ART SHOW: Friday, May 16, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Saturday, May 17, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. 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.
BILLIARDS CLUB meets on Wednesdays and Saturdays at 1 p.m. and
Thursdays at 6 p.m. This club provides a space to socialize while shooting pool, an activity the whole community can enjoy.
8-BALL TOURNAMENT: We will host a mixed 8-ball tournament on Saturday, May 10, at 9 a.m. in the BILLIARDS ROOM! Sign up in the Billiards Room. This tournament is open to all skill levels.
If you are interested in joining the club or have questions, contact Rod at 727-4888618 or missybyrd69@gmail.com, or Ron at ronaldparrish@gmail.com.
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: Hello Spring! The Children’s Hospital Volunteers have a busy spring planned, including the following events:
Tour of Children’s Hospital for volunteer members on Monday, May 19, at 9:30 a.m. May Children’s Hospital Celebration for volunteers.
Come join the fun! We will not have a monthly meeting for May. Our next meeting is Monday, June 16, at 9:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. New volunteer members are always welcome. For more information, contact our chapter president, Patsy Krechel, at wgchvolunteers@gmail.com or 303-8070111.
DEMOCRATIC
CLUB: Representative Sean Camacho will provide a legislative update at this month’s Democratic Club meeting at CenterPoint from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 14. All are welcome to join us for dinner at El Gran Jardin Restaurant at 5 p.m.
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 303-919-4512.
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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 June 2.
FLAG CORPS APPRECIATION
RECEPTION: Friday, June 13, at 2 p.m. in the WG GAZEBOS. WG residents who post the U.S. and Colorado flags for their buildings are invited to a reception in their honor. Coffee and sweet treats will be served. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
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 meets on the third Tuesday of every month. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, May 20, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in CENTERPOINT.
4th of July Picnic: We will also be hosting a picnic on July 4, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the GAZEBOS. Everyone is welcome!
For more information about the club or if you are interested in attending the 4th of July Picnic, call Kate Flaharty at 720-261-6872.
HIGH LINE CANAL CLUB will next meet on Friday, May 16, at 11 a.m. in ASPEN ROOM. The club's 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.
MARINE CORPS LEAGUE –WINDSOR MARINES/FRANK J. CARROLL & AUXILIARY: Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, May 13, at 7 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Please call Barry Georgopulos at 303-3606302 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 veteranrelated 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, May 13, at 7 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. For more information, call Suzie Georgopulos at 720-717-5028. Semper Fidelis.
OPTIMIST CLUB will next meet on Tuesday, May 20, at 11:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. This month’s speaker will be Riley Kitts from the Colorado Children's Campaign.
Come to a meeting and learn how the Optimists serve and support children in our local community. If you'd like to join us for light refreshments, please contact Jennifer Powers at 720-419-7300 or just attend the meeting.
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 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.
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!
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. NOTE: We will not be meeting for three weeks, beginning Monday, April 28. Meetings will resume as usual on Monday, May 19.
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
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on Tuesday mornings. Intermediate/ Advanced meets from 10:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. If you are an early-level tap dancer or have never tapped before, feel free to attend class and follow along. 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, May 13, and Tuesday, May 27, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Presentations 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
FAITH GROUPS @ WG
observations, ideas, and stories.
WINDSOR WRITERS ANNUAL “OUT LOUD” EVENT: Friday, May 23, at 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. The “Out Loud” event features public readings of favorite pieces chosen by each writer. After the readings, enjoy light refreshments and time to chat with the authors.
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. Invite a friend and join in the fun! New members are welcome! For more information, contact Windsorettes 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, 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 to attend our special services during Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter. We look forward to meeting you very
SUPPORT GROUPS
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, May 19, 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.
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.
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.
MASSAGE: Therapeutic, Swedish and deep tissue massage every Thursday by appointment only in the DENVER ROOM.
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.
The cost is $60 per hour. Call Zhanna at 720338-3821 to schedule an appointment.
MOUNTAIN MAN FRUITS AND NUTS: Friday, May 9, from 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 SERVICE: The next visit will be Friday, May 2, from 9 a.m. to
11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Services include battery replacement and minor repairs.
XFINITY EDUCATIONAL
TABLE: Wednesday, May 14, 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.
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.
DISCLAIMER: 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
REVERSE MORTGAGE CLASS with CHARIOT FINANCIAL: Thursday, May 8, at 10:30 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Come by and meet Zach Smith, owner of Chariot Financial. He has been in the lending business for over 21 years. During this class, you will learn what a reverse mortgage is and what it is not. He will go over how you can qualify and leave time for a town hall-style Q&A. Sign up at the Activities Desk.
MAKING YOUR RETIREMENT MONEY LAST with EDWARD JONES: Thursday, May 22, at 10 a.m. in the ALLPURPOSE ROOM. Join Andrew with Edward Jones for a 30–45-minute presentation on fundamental investment strategies for living in retirement with a Q&A session to follow. Coffee and bagels will be provided. Sign up at the Activities Desk.
DO YOU WANT TO SLEEP BETTER? presented by SLEEP BETTER BREATHE BETTER DENVER and MY CHERRY CREEK DENTIST: Friday, May 23, at 10 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. This is an educational presentation for people with sleep disorders, such as snoring, sleep apnea, and CPAP intolerance and who wish to improve their quality of life with a better night’s sleep. Sign up at the Activities Desk.
FLAG FACT FROM THE WG FLAG CORPS
When a US Flag drapes a casket, the blue field (called union or canton) is over the left shoulder of the deceased with lower edge centered.
LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS
Events are listed in chronological order under each venue.
DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS & EVENTS
− 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 Floral Arrangements: Tuesday, May 6, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
x Air Dry Clay Sculpting with ReCreative Denver: Tuesday, May 13, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
x Qi Gong: Tuesday, May 20, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
x Musical Performance by the Grand Ambassadors: Tuesday, May 27, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m.
− WRITING YOUR LIFE STORIES THROUGH GUIDED AUTOBIOGRAPHY: Thursdays, May 8, May 15, and May 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the RossCherry Creek Branch Library in the Basement Community Room. Writing your life stories can be transformative, profound and even fun! In this guided sixweek series, you will learn how to capture the stories of your life through themes, questions, and exercises, all designed to tap into memories and unearth the many stories of your life. No writing experience is required! Registration required. For more information or to register, visit denverlibrary.org or call 720-865-0120.
− ASIAN AMERICAN HISTORY SHOWCASE: Thursday, May 15, from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Virginia Village in the Mead Community Room. Explore Special Collections and Archives materials about Asian American history and Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. Interact with facsimiles of photographs, correspondence, and documents from Denver’s history and learn about their historical contexts.
FAIRMOUNT HERITAGE FOUNDATION EVENTS
Fairmount Cemetery is located at 430 South Quebec Street, Denver, and Riverside Cemetery is at 5201 Brighton Boulevard, Denver. For more details and tickets, go to FHF's Eventbrite page -- https://www. eventbrite.com/o/fairmount-heritagefoundation-33389104035.
− HUNGRY FOR HISTORY – RESTAURANT TOUR at FAIRMOUNT: Saturday, May 3, at 10 a.m. at the Fairmount Mausoleum. This tour highlights some Fairmount residents who have fed us and made us Denver. Meet your tour guide, Nan, at the Fairmount Mausoleum. Nan will share recipes and photos along the way. Please dress accordingly and wear good walking shoes/boots. Limited space (25 per tour). Tickets are required, not sold at the door. Tour time: 1.5 hours to 2 hours. COST: Starting at $17.85.
− WELL-BEHAVED WOMEN SELDOM MAKE HISTORY DRAMA TOUR: Saturday, May 17, from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m.at the Fairmount Cemetery Ivy Chapel. Actors will portray several who called Denver home and now rest at Fairmount Cemetery. This is a walk through our cemetery to meet some of the famous women who made Denver DENVER! The tour will be no longer than two hours. Wear good walking shoes.
− RIVERSIDE CEMETARY FREE SUNDAY TOUR: Sunday, May 18, at 11:30 a.m. at the Riverside Cemetery Office. Please join us for a free history tour on Sunday. Your tour guide will be Ray Thal. Bring water, sunscreen, hats and good walking shoes. This tour could last between 1.5 to 3 hours.
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://
FREE MUSEUM DAYS
www.jccdenver.org/events/. Please direct questions to Blair Becker at bbecker@ jccdenver.com.
− MAHJ PLAY AT THE J: Tuesdays, May 6, 13 and 20, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Wolf Room. Free! Register at the JCC website.
− CURRENT EVENTS & SCHMOOZE: Fridays, May 2, 9, 16 and 23, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. Free! No registration is necessary.
− SENIOR BOOK CLUB, “Shred Sisters” by Betsy Lerner: Thursday, May 15, 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, May 5, 12, and 19 at 3:30 p.m. Come to our center for this Q&A session. Please bring your Apple devices to the center with you!
− ANDROID: Mondays, May 7, 14, 21, and 28, at 2 p.m. Come to our center for this Q&A session. Please bring your Android devices to the center with you!
− GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SMARTPHONE: Monday, May 12, 2 p.m. During this hands-on workshop, we’ll explore some of the common features of smartphones. Participants should bring their smartphones to class.
− GOOGLE PHOTOS: Wednesday, May 14, 2 p.m. Google Photos is one of the most popular photo-sharing and cloud storage platforms. This hands-on workshop explores some of the basic features of the Google Photos app and will walk you through the steps of backing up your photos on your smartphone or mobile device to Google Photos. You must have a Gmail address. Bring your Gmail username and password and be ready to sign in during the workshop.
DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE: Monday, May 12, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (Note: Free admission does not include IMAX or Planetarium.) 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, 303-370-6000.
DENVER ART MUSEUM: Tuesday, May 13, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver, 720-913-0130.
FOUR MILE HISTORIC PARK: Friday, May 23, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 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.
Windsor Writers
Theme: Pleasure
Something Simple by Pete Clark
One of the most pleasurable activities I engaged in didn’t cost me a penny. When I worked on electrical construction, I sometimes got to the site at or before first light. I would walk out into the desert sagebrush, find an open spot in the brush and stand there as daylight began to brighten. The country was rough enough and dry enough, whether in the hills or on the plains, so one could easily believe that survival of life would be extremely difficult, but there was a catch. As the rays of morning light began to infuse the ground’s surface, myriad tiny tracks and trails would begin coming into view. The spiders, scorpions, worms, insects and small mammals would be back in their underground bunkers, away from airborne and roaming predators. To me, their tracks and trails were always a beautiful and inspiring sight.
I will probably never again see those remarkably beautiful Wyoming sunrises and sunsets I grew up with. When twilight turned to darkness in the evening, a vast jet-black velvet blanket studded with diamonds galore revealed itself overhead. Even when the sagebrush glowed silver in the light of the full moon, the stars were still visible. My buddy Don and I would each buy a large bottle of Canada Dry ginger ale and drive out and park on the north side of Bad Water Creek. We would spend our time star gazing, a.k.a. looking for UFOs. The car’s radio would be blaring 1950s Country Western music.
I could wander on, but there is no need to. I’m a simple man who has spent a lifetime being enthralled by simple things.
What’s Next, Grandpa? by Sandra Windsor
When we selected our lot for the house we would be building, it was important to us to border undeveloped land, a space that would be abundant with tall, healthy grasses and wildflowers, a place where wildlife could live freely. A few trees populated the perimeter. Occasionally, a small pond would form after a hard rain, bringing a few geese honking their delight. One spring, we were welcomed to the high-pitched yips from a new brood of coyotes. Most likely, mom had gone hunting, and they were hungry. We welcomed birds, butterflies and hummingbirds. In spring, I scattered wildflower seeds along the perimeter of our yard. A path traversed this green space, as the builder called it. We loved this space, and so did our fouryear-old granddaughter. Her routine when she spent the day or a weekend with us was to hurry us through breakfast, so she and Grandpa could go exploring.
"Let’s go, Grandpa. Maybe we will find real treasures today.”
“Oh, let’s go. Maybe we should take a little bag to put these treasures in.”
I would watch from the deck as Grandpa and Sophia, bag in hand, would make their way around the corner where the path intersected with the sidewalk. I could hear them jabbering along the way. When they got within sight of our house, they would stop and wave. Sometimes, Sophia would point to the huge oak tree where a hooting owl lived. She always approached with some caution, not sure about this very large bird. Grandpa had explained that he would be sleeping during the day, which reassured her somewhat,
although, once home, she reassured me the owl was not dangerous. Then she would reach into her treasure bag to pull out her findings: a pretty wildflower, a feather or two, an interesting rock, perhaps a ribbon or barrette some other little girl had dropped. A snack or lunch and then the question:
“What’s next, Grandpa?”
This query, too, was part of her special time with us. And this question became a standard in our family. Whenever things came to a lull at a family gathering, someone would ask, “What’s next, Grandpa?”
I have found myself asking this question when I’m wondering what the next step should or could be on my path through life. Like my granddaughter, I wonder at the mysteries of nature and the forces that affect us, the learning I have gained that might suggest what is next for me. I do know that paths, by their very nature, are uneven and sometimes uncertain in their direction. It is important to carry a receptacle for these experiences and findings for later retrieval. One never knows when that smooth stone will be just right to slide my fingers across or muse on whether some of those feathers might enhance my quilt in progress.
Years have passed. We moved from that house some time ago. My granddaughter has grown up and is forging her own path. My own wonder and curiosity continue to move me through time, and often, with a smile on my face, I find myself asking, “What’s next, Grandpa.”
Okay, Smart Phone, What’s Next? by Dennis Payton Knight
My sleek iPhone X, safely encased in armored leather, is in nearly perfect condition, and I have always thought it was a smart son of a gun. It can add up my figures, manage my lights, interrupt my meetings and keep me informed during visits to the john. It can boss my robot vacuum around and, for all I know, amuse it with snarky comments about my scattered crumbs and detritus. It can watch my
401K, place my orders to Piggly Wiggly and put me on hold for an infinity at Xfinity.
But it’s becoming obsolete, this iPhone X that I have loved. Once a titan of technology, it has fallen many Roman numerals behind, and I am beginning to crave a new one. To begin my hunt, I dialed up
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Theme: What's Next?
Windsor Writers
Theme: A Path
Listening for the Bells by Marilynn Reeves
There once was a young girl who was raised in a small town surrounded by mountains. Her parents were kind, honest, hardworking people, who provided enough to meet the family’s needs, with just a little extra to splurge on special occasions. The girl had two sisters – one older, one younger – and both were her best friends. So, their home was filled with love.
But watching movies like Snow White and Cinderella, she learned about another kind of love – romantic love – which became her ultimate hope and expectation. “Someday my prince will come. And the bells will ring, and we will live happily ever after!”
But when it came time for the girl to leave home, she wasn’t sure which path to choose. She was a good student and wanted to go to college, but her parents, not being wealthy, told her they would finance her dream for one year, then she should go find a job in the city to get by until her prince came along. After that, she could stay home and take care of her husband and babies, which – after all – was what life was all about.
So, she married the first boy who came along. He was a nice boy, a very sweet, very smart boy, and she knew she truly loved him ... like the brother she had never had. But when they married there was something missing: Where were the bells?
Yet their union produced a son. She told herself she should be happy, but despite the brother-sister love she shared with her husband, there was still something missing. When they decided to go their separate ways, she was blessed with the task of raising their son.
She did her best to provide for him, working one hum-drum job after another. But she had no idea of a path she might take to improve their future, since the goal of marriage was the only one she had ever known.
Then one day she met someone who promised her a better life. There would be plenty of money, so she could stay home and just take care of her new husband and her son. The only catch was that they would have to move away from her beloved Colorado – the beautiful mountains and her loving family – and live in the State of Texas, where she had no desire to go.
He was a good man, a kind man, but – try as she might – she could not love him. There were no bells. So, she packed up her bags, her boy, and their dog, and headed back home to Colorado.
They moved into a little house in southeast Aurora, where she would spend the next 25 years watching her son grow and then be on his way. And she found a job that was right for her and pursued her new, more creative career for the next two decades. Then, when the changing world shut her down, she spent seven more years working for another company before she retired.
But during that time, she finally met her Prince. He was a retired Air Force Vet, a bit rough around the edges, but she heard bells ringing throughout the 19 years they spent together.
Then, at age 62, she moved to Windsor Gardens, which is where you will find the girl – now an old woman – still abiding today. And as for the bells? Well, once in awhile, if someone special smiles at her, she can still hear the sound of chimes.
Okay, Smart Phone, What's Next? continued from page 34
one of those pesky artificial intelligence features that have lately encroached into our lives to ask, “What’s next?”
Holographic meetings seem to be in our future. With an impressive app on my phone, I will attend meetings by hologram, sporting a tailored business suit and striped tie. My teeth will be snowy white, and my shoes will be shined. And, of course, my brilliant hologram will present optimistic reports composed by artificial intelligence displaying charts with upwardly pointing arrows, pausing briefly for questions and applause. All the while, I will be paying close attention to everything I say, still in bed, eating cookies and spreading crumbs.
Telepathic texting is also one of the features AI is promising. The future smartphone will read my mind to send out messages. If it gets a response, it will then engage in pithy exchanges of clever emoticons conveying joy, sorrow, confusion, laughter, boredom, urgency, telling someone to go to hell, or proposing marriage. Gawd, how scary can that be?
When he invented the telephone, do you think Alexander Graham Bell ever envisioned much more than an electrified tin can on a string?
Did Edison know his light bulbs would become more intelligent than us single-filament humans? Did the Messrs. Ford, Buick, and Chrysler ever foresee their tin jalopies would become smart enough to start themselves in the morning, warm up their seats for our tushes, steer themselves and plot out a map to the Florida Keys with an ETA adjusted for traffic and elderly drivers?
Maybe smart toothbrushes are in our future, smart combs, smart cutlery, even smart chopsticks. I saw a commercial on television recently hawking eyeglasses with Alexa built in. What would Ben Franklin think of that?
Let’s face it. Inanimate objects are getting smarter than us, and we’re too afraid of them to keep them in their place. They’re the future, and soon enough, I expect my shoes and socks to hold conference calls among themselves and invite my pants to sit in to discuss tightening my belt.
Now, if I can only trade in my old model X for one of those smart phones with a roman numeral of sufficient stature, I can rejoin the world.
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.
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GARAGE FOR RENT
UNDERGROUND PARKING SPACE FOR RENT, asking $200/mo. OBO. Near exit door by bldg. 84, 580 SCS. Richard 719-396-5554.
GARAGE WANTED
WANTED TO BUY Garage near 610 S Clinton prefer lot 1,4, 5 Call 310-9803655.
HOMES FOR RENT
BELLA VITA SENIOR LIVING: Discover the perfect blend of comfort and community at Bella Vita Senior Living. Our modern apartments offer spacious layouts with washers and dryers in every unit, all utilities included in your low monthly rent, and maintenance-free living in a beautiful, active senior-friendly environment. Experience the Bella Vita difference - call now to schedule your exclusive tour! Limited availability - don’t miss out on your chance to join our vibrant community. 720-575-3943.
HOMES FOR SALE
660 S ALTON WAY 10D Denver, CO. 80247 1,200 sq ft., 2BR/2BA. Stunning condo with elegant designer finishes. Vaulted ceilings, stainless-steel appliances, herringbone backsplash, soft close cabinets, LVP flooring, updated bathrooms, great views! Includes deeded parking garage, cowboy storage locker, and a reserved storage closet. Priced at $305,000 (MLS#7076211) HG Brokers 720-641-9800 melinda@heathergardens.com.
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 AVAILABLE
FREE CERAMICS – Free 5’ Wooden ladder. Text or voicemail. Lani 720-9007136.
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.
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.
SERVICES continued
TRANSPORTATION TO & FROM DIA. WG resident can provide transportation to DIA. Call Kathy at 720-480-6486.
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” 303-507-9196
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 720-4224117 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.
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.
GENTLE DOG & CAT GROOMING just 3.2 miles from WG! Your pet’s comfort is our top priority. 1 on 1 relaxing, stress-free grooming. Mobile Services: nails, ear & anal care. SAVE with Loyalty Rewards! Call/Text 303-819-7247 1930 S Rosemary St. Denver, CO 80216.
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
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ATTORNEYS
Kirch, Rounds & Bowman PC
Estate Planning/Admin, Real Estate Over 40 yrs combined legal experience www.dwkpc.net 303-671-7726
COMPUTER SERVICES
Computer & Electronic Help by Stephen College student, grandpa lives in WG Enjoy helping seniors, plus tutoring Low fee 303-330-2272
