Living in a condominium or townhouse at Windsor Gardens offers many advantages, including convenience, social connection, and reduced maintenance responsibilities. However, safety and awareness are key to fully enjoying this lifestyle. Whether you’re living independently or with some assistance, here are a few practical ways to stay safe and comfortable in our community.
KEEP YOUR HOME ACCESSIBLE & SAFE
Remove tripping hazards. Keep your unit and common area walkways and hallways clear of clutter, cords and rugs that can easily slide.
Improve lighting. Use bright bulbs and motion-sensor nightlights in your unit hallways and bathrooms.
Add grab bars and non-slip mats or rugs to your bathrooms. Bathrooms are common areas for falls — make sure yours are equipped for stability.
Use easy-to-reach storage. Avoid climbing or bending to access daily items.
REPORT HAZARDS
Report broken lights, icy sidewalks, loose handrails and other hazards to staff. Remember to include in your report the parking lot number, building address, the side of the building where the issue is
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: Ken DeHate
Zone 7: Susan Bretschneider Community Life Committee
y Mike Lopez, Chair
y Judi Bianco, Board
y Kristin Brotherton, Resident
y Lisa Davis, 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 Mike Lopez, 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 Michael Powl, Board
y Jan Sheppard, Resident
y Charles Silverman, Resident Insurance Committee
y Mike Lopez, Chair
y Judi Bianco, Board
y Ron Baldwin, Resident
y Susan Bretschneider, Resident
y Martin Langley, Resident
y Tee Williams, Resident
Long-Range Planning & Innovation Committee
y Michael Powl, Chair
y Judi Bianco, Board
y Kathy Callender, Resident
y Penelope Hodge, Resident
y Reuel Hunt, Resident
y Brenda Sanders, Resident
y John Young, Non-Resident Owner
y Bill Walsh, Employee Policy Committee
y Dean Deverick, Chair
y Michael Powl, Board
y Kathy Callender, Resident
y Sharon Roulhac, Resident
y Donna Sanford, Resident
y Charles Silverman, Resident
y Judy Tauchen, Resident
Public Relations Committee
y Judi Bianco, Chair
y Carol Brooks, Board
y Susan Bretschneider, Resident
y James Keyworth, Resident
y Eydie McDaniel, Resident
y Diane Sagil, Resident
y Terry Sprague, Resident Revenue Exploration Ad Hoc Committee
Director of Golf: Joey Schlueter, email: jschlueter@wgamail.com BOARD OF DIRECTORS board@wgamail.com
President: Bobbie Mays
Vice Pres.: Carol Brooks
Treasurer: Michael Powl
Secretary: Dean Deverick
Asst. Treasurer: Mike Lopez
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 more information.
SUBMISSIONS: Article proposals are reviewed by the WG Public Relations Committee at their monthly meeting on the first Thursday of the month and/or by administrators. Please email proposals to WindsorLife@wgamail.com. Drafts for proposals approved for publication must be received at WindsorLife@wgamail.com by the 15th of the month before publication. Drafts will be edited for grammar, clarity, civility and length. Photo submissions are accepted throughout the month and may be posted on the WG Facebook page or published in the Windsor Life, depending on photo resolution and available space.
DELIVERY DATE: The Windsor Life is delivered during the first seven days of the month. The date varies and is NOT necessarily on the 1st 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 researching any product or service and checking references before hiring any individual or company.
Community & Committee
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
Committee Interest Information Meeting
Thursday, November 6, at 1 p.m. in CenterPoint BRC Meeting Wednesday, November 19, at 3 p.m. in CenterPoint and via Zoom. See Zoom details below.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Architectural Review Committee Tues., November 18, 10 a.m.
Meeting ID: 963 5935 1594 Passcode: 363486
Audit Committee Thursday, November 13, 9:30 a.m.
In-person only in the Colorado Room.
Board Monthly Meeting Thursday, November 20, 9:30 a.m.
Meeting ID: 963 5694 1765 Passcode: 680346
Board Organizational Meeting for 2026
Wednesday, November 5, 10 a.m.
Meeting ID: 917 6345 4098 Passcode: 880031
Building Rep. Committee Wednesday, November 19, 3 p.m. Meeting ID: 992 2021 1528 Passcode: 630218
Building Rep. Zone Committee Thursday, November 13, 11 a.m. Meeting ID: 945 1292 6260 Passcode: 139828
Community Life Committee Wednesday, November 12, 12:30 p.m. Meeting ID: 925 3815 2452 Passcode: 177091
Thanksgiving Thursday, November 27, 2025 Friday, November 28, 2025
Employee Holiday Party Friday, December 12,2025
The WG offices will close at 11:30 a.m. for the day. On-call maintenance and the golf and community response departments will operate as normal.
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.
Your Turn: Write a Letter
Write a Letter to the Board, Administrators or 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 publication in the 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 in order 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
Potential Flock Cameras at Windsor Gardens
In the August Windsor Life, an article described the HOA’s plan to install Flock cameras for “enhanced safety” and to “monitor and investigate suspicious activity.” However, Flock cameras are more than just security cameras. They are a network of over 5,000 cameras nationwide that use artificial intelligence (AI) to link data together and create a sophisticated system of mass surveillance. Flock cameras are owned by a company called Palantir, which was created by billionaire Peter Thiel, who cofounded PayPal with Elon Musk. Palantir, headquartered here in Colorado, has military contracts across the world, including supplying drones to Israel for use in the conflict against Gaza. Palantir’s current contract with the City of Denver is under review by a special task force after it was caught secretively, possibly illegally, turning data over to the FBI and Homeland Security. A number of cities across the nation have already banned Flock cameras for similar violations, including Eugene, Oregon, Austin, Texas, Sedona, Arizona, and suburbs around Chicago.
Flock cameras are not about safety; they are about mass surveillance by a company that makes most of its money through military contracts. I pay HOA fees to Windsor Gardens, and I don’t want my money to be handed over to a black-box company with no oversight and used for mass surveillance. I urge Windsor Gardens to follow up on the task force's findings regarding this company’s practices and reconsider any future contracts involving Palantir.
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PRESIDENT'S PEN
located, the location of the stairwell, the floor level, and any other relevant details. The more information provided, the easier it is for staff to identify and address the concern.
STAY AWARE DURING COMMUNITY MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS
Our community often undertakes regular projects, including roofing, plumbing, landscaping or interior/exterior painting.
Follow posted notices. Read all communications from WG staff related to the upcoming work or temporary closures. Good sources of information can be found in Windsor Life or Pilera notices.
Avoid construction areas. Keep a distance from equipment, scaffolding or wet surfaces.
Ask for assistance. If you’re unsure about temporary changes (such as new pathways or blocked exits), contact the office for more information related to your specific concern.
BUILD A NETWORK OF NEIGHBORS
A strong sense of community is one of the greatest safety tools available. Our building reps do a great job in passing on information they receive related to our community, and you can further build your neighbor network as follows:
If you are comfortable, exchange contact information with at least one trusted neighbor who can check in during an emergency or when they detect your absence outside of your regular day-to-day routine.
Join community events or resident committees to stay connected and informed.
PLAN FOR EMERGENCIES
Know your building’s evacuation routes and the location of the emergency exits.
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Keep an updated list of emergency contacts, medications, and medical needs on your refrigerator and with our Community Response office.
Consider a medical alert device if you live alone or have health concerns.
Allow our staff to check smoke detectors as scheduled in your building.
Regularly check the expiration date on your personal fire extinguisher(s).
PRACTICE PERSONAL SECURITY
Lock doors and windows even when you’re home.
Be cautious with strangers or unexpected visitors. Be aware that the individuals who ask you for access to your building may not be authorized to be there. This includes those claiming to be in your building for repairs or deliveries.
Stay cyber safe. Avoid sharing personal or financial information online or with unfamiliar callers.
MAINTAIN YOUR HEALTH AND WELL-BEING
Use elevators carefully and avoid rushing.
Stay hydrated and active. Participate in walking groups or lowimpact fitness classes.
Rest when needed. Condo living should make life easier, not more stressful.
Safety in our WG community depends on both personal awareness and mutual care. By staying informed, looking out for one another, and keeping your home secure, we will continue to enjoy a vibrant, independent, and comfortable lifestyle right where we are.
I hope you enjoy the upcoming holidays and remember safety comes first!
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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Governing Docs Ad Hoc Committee
#1 Wednesday, November 12, 10 a.m.
Meeting ID: 996 7447 1641 Passcode: 555017
#2 Wednesday, November 19, 10 a.m. (meeting will be held only if needed)
Meeting ID: 948 2586 3593 Passcode: 828588
Insurance Committee Tuesday, November 18, 2:30 p.m.
Meeting ID: 939 3111 2118 Passcode: 701120
LETTERS
Long-Range Planning & Innovation Tues., November 11, 11 a.m.
Meeting ID: 989 1802 1789 Passcode: 926227
Policy Committee Tuesday, November 11, 10 a.m.
Meeting ID: 933 2896 6705 Passcode: 683279
Public Relations Committee Thursday, November 6, 10 a.m.
Meeting ID: 934 3647 0495 Passcode: 645219
Revenue Exploration Ad Hoc Thursday, November 13, 2 p.m.
Meeting ID: 983 9701 3956 Passcode: 369927
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More information about the controversy of Flock is available at 9News, The Colorado Sun, Westword, and by listening to Denver City Council members speaking out on YouTube.
Jaime Giesen
HOA Payment of Property Taxes on Behalf of the Owners
In the October issue of Windsor Life, Bobbie Mays, President of the WG Board of Directors, addressed the issue of how complex and expensive it is for the staff to pay the property taxes on behalf of all the owners. So, my first response is to say THANK YOU FOR DOING THAT!
Our 55+ community is home to many people who have not yet reached retirement age, and for them, managing their bills and
paying taxes is something they can handle with relative ease. But, for those of us who are old enough to be their parents, it has become increasingly difficult to take care of those tasks. And for some of us, a sudden large bill that arrives in the mail can present an enormous hardship.
Therefore, while I regret the difficulties paying taxes on our behalf present to the WG administration, I believe I speak for others in my situation as well as myself when I ask you: PLEASE DON’T STOP! Knowing that my taxes are being taken care of is a huge burden off my mind.
Marilynn Reeves
Board of Directors Election Results
Congratulations to Kathy Callender, Mike Lopez and Ronald Baldwin on their election to the WG Board of Directors, as they received the highest number of votes. Kathy Callender and Mike Lopez will serve three-year terms, and Ronald Baldwin will serve a one-year term. The terms will begin January 1, 2026.
Candidate # of Votes
Ronald Baldwin 571
Susan Bretschneider 523
Kathy Callender 817
AJ Chung
Mike Lopez 760
Total Votes
A total of 1,108 ballots were cast, representing 41% of the total membership of the association. 1,049 electronic, 54 telephone, and 5 paper ballots were submitted.
The election results were certified and accepted by the Board of Directors on Thursday, October 9, 2025, during a special board meeting.
Special Thanks to the 2025 Board Election Committee Members and Voting Volunteers: Carol Brooks, Dean Deverick, Janis Mayer, Donna Sanford, Gary Roll, Cindy Scott, Peggy Powl, Helen Peck, Kathy Young, Ann-Marie Jackson, Patricia Laverty, Jennifer Powers, Esther Lucero, Shirley Cox, Joan Stonis, Barbara Paulson, Theresa “Tee” Williams, Jerry Powers, Gini Hansen, Ginny Ryan, Beverly Williams, and Lana Santistevan.
WG Board in Motion
At a special board meeting held on October 9, 2025, the board passed a motion to accept the results of the 2025 board election. The board passed the following motions at their regular board meeting on October 23, 2025.
Employee Relations Committee motion to approve the employee benefits plan with a 9.41% increase in medical coverage.
Finance Committee motions:
A motion to transfer $379,019.42 to the capital reserve account.
A motion to transfer $185,177.75 to the tax reserve account.
A motion to transfer $217,750.72 to the capital reserve account. (This transfer represents the October insurance loan payment from the operating account.)
Long Range Planning & Innovation Committee motion to approve the final design for the Vero fiber network project.
Policy Committee motions:
A motion to send the revised pool and sauna rules and regulations to the board of directors for publication in the Windsor Life newspaper.
A motion to forward the revised Community Center & Amenities Policy to the board of directors for publication in the Windsor Life.
Public Relations Committee motion to use a new graphic format for the class and activity schedule, to include instructor names, and to list the items alphabetically.
Revenue Exploration Ad-Hoc Committee motion to retain Morgan Carpenter as a grant writer for the association.
A motion to approve the appointment of Christine Landry and Colleen Wallin as the building representative and alternate representative in Building 80, respectively.
A motion to approve the appointment of Lynn Marlowe as the building representative for Building 82.
During the executive session on October 23, 2025, the board approved proceeding with a lawsuit on a covenant enforcement matter and to send delinquencies to the attorney’s office.
Proposed Revisions to the Community Center & Amenities Policy
The below proposed revisions to section 15 of the Community Center & Amenities Policy will be voted on by the WG Board of Directors on November 20, 2025. New language is in CAPS and deleted language is shown in strike type. If you have questions or comments about the proposed changes, please email them to board@wgamail.com or mail a letter to 595 S. Clinton Street, Denver, CO 80247. Letters may be dropped off at the association office. Please submit comments by November 19, 2025.
15. SWIMMING POOLS, THERAPY POOL & DRY SAUNAS THE INDOOR AND OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOLS, THERAPY POOL, AND MEN’S AND WOMEN’S DRY SAUNAS ARE LOCATED JUST BEYOND THE ACTIVITIES OFFICE IN THE COMMUNITY CENTER. RESIDENTS MUST HAVE AN ACTIVE ACTIVITIES CARD TO UNLOCK THE DOOR LEADING TO THESE FACILITIES AND LOCKER ROOMS. A SIGNED SWIM WAIVER IS REQUIRED FOR EXTENDED HOURS OF ACCESS.
THE WINDSOR GARDENS POOLS AND SAUNAS OPERATING HOURS AND RULES & REGULATIONS ARE AVAILABLE OUTSIDE OF THE ACTIVITIES OFFICE AND ON THE WINDSOR GARDENS WEBSITE.
There are no lifeguards on duty for the entirety of the indoor pool operating hours, and for the majority of the outdoor pool operating hours. Use of the facilities is at your own risk. Appropriate swim attire must be worn at all times, and a shower must be taken at the Windsor Gardens facility before entering the pools. No pets are allowed in the pools and surrounding areas. No food or beverages are permitted within 5 feet of all pools or saunas. No glass containers are permitted in the pool areas. All outside alcohol is prohibited. The pools and surrounding areas may be closed at any time due to unfavorable or unsafe conditions that might endanger patrons, as well as in cases of
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mechanical failure, drastic weather changes, or other unforeseen circumstances. In the event of an emergency, dial 911 & then call Community Response at 303-364-4924. The red phone in the Indoor Pool hallway directly calls Community Response. Extended access from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. is permitted for those residents who have a swimming pool release form on file with the administration office; otherwise, pool access is from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with the exception of closures for cleaning.
For a complete list of pool rules and hours of operation, visit the Windsor Gardens website. Copies can also be found outside of the Activities Office.
a. INDOOR POOL
The Indoor Pool facilities are for the exclusive use of Windsor Gardens residents. Guests are not permitted, with the exception of a physical therapist accompanying a resident for their exercises. The indoor pool undergoes a weekly closure for cleaning and maintenance. The indoor pool area is closed on Mondays from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and all-day Thursdays (closure begins Wednesdays at 4 p.m. to re-open Fridays at 6 a.m.) for weekly cleaning and maintenance. The indoor pool is maintained at an average temperature of 86-88 degrees, and therapy pool at an average temperature of 102-104 degrees.
b.
OUTDOOR POOL
The outdoor pool season is established as the Friday before Memorial Day through the 15th of September, regardless of
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forecasted outdoor temperatures after this date. This timeline for season-end allows for closure preparations prior to dramatic temperature shifts that affect the pool’s overall health and permits staff to prepare for the fall and winter needs of the community. Guests are permitted at the outdoor pool for a small fee. Guests are defined as those persons not possessing an activities card/ ID badge but who are invited and accompanied by a resident at all times. Residents are limited to 4 guests per visit and are responsible for the actions of their guests. Guests under the age of 17 are only permitted to swim during designated “child swim hours” when a lifeguard is on duty. Guests 17 years of age and older, accompanied by a resident, may use the pool during regular hours.
During the season, the outdoor pool is closed daily for cleaning, maintenance, and/or mowing from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m., prior to the scheduled child swim hours. The outdoor pool is maintained at an average temperature of 86-88 degrees.
c. SAUNAS & THERAPY POOL
The Men’s and Women’s saunas are DRY saunas. Do not pour water on the heating elements or rocks. Residents should check with their physician before using the sauna or therapy pool. Do not exceed the physician’s recommended time for use and be sure to properly hydrate before and after. Exit immediately if uncomfortable, dizzy or sleepy. Call Community Response for Medical Assistance: 303-364-4924. Let the sauna and therapy pool timers naturally time out. Do not force the timers off.
Revised Pool and Sauna Rules and Regulations
The below proposed revised pool and sauna rules and regulations will be voted on by the WG Board of Directors on November 20, 2025. If you have questions or comments about the proposed changes, please email them to board@wgamail.com or mail a letter to 595 S. Clinton Street, Denver, CO 80247. Letters may be dropped off at the association office. Please submit comments by November 19, 2025.
Windsor Gardens Pools and Saunas Operating Hours and Rules & Regulations
INDOOR POOL, THERAPY POOL & SAUNA
Indoor Pool Open Swim and Use Hours for Therapy Pool & Sauna: 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-F for residents only or 6:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. daily with a signed pool waiver form.
CLOSURES FOR CLASSES, CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1. The indoor pool area is closed on Mondays from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and all day Thursdays (closure begins on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. to re-open on Fridays at 6 a.m.)
2. The indoor pool is closed for open swim and therapy pool use during Aqua Fitness classes from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Mondays and 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. on Wednesdays.
A copy of the pool schedule is available at the Activities Office or on the Association's website.
OUTDOOR POOL
The Outdoor Pool is open seasonally from the Friday before Memorial Day until the end of the day on September 15.
OUTDOOR POOL USE HOURS
Regular Hours: 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. M-F for residents and guests ages 17 and older.
Children’s Swim: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. daily for guests under the age of 17 only when a lifeguard is on duty.
Extended Hours (with a signed pool waiver form):
- 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. daily for residents only
- 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. daily for residents and guests ages 17 and older
CLOSURES FOR CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE ARE AS FOLLOWS:
The outdoor pool area is closed daily from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. for cleaning, maintenance, and mowing. A one-week closure for deep cleaning is typically required during the outdoor pool season.
WHEN NO LIFEGUARD IS ON DUTY, YOU SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK
PUBLIC HEALTH RESTRICTIONS
Do NOT use the pool if you:
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Have not taken a shower.
Have diarrhea, nausea, respiratory illness, viruses, cold or flu symptoms, have an infection or exposed wounds or cuts or abrasions, or an infection involving your skin, eyes or ears.
Are spitting, blowing your nose or spouting water.
Are wearing any street clothes, including, but not limited to gym shorts, basketball shorts, denim, sports bras or other undergarments that can absorb and contaminate the water.
Are wearing clothing made from cotton fabrics
Are wearing regular adult or infant/toddler diapers.
Are wearing swim attire previously worn in natural bodies of water like oceans or lakes.
GENERAL RESTRICTIONS FOR POOLS & SAUNAS
No indecent behavior: no nudity, sexual activity or intimate physical contact (to include, but not limited to, caressing or the touching of private/personal body parts).
No running, rough play, diving, dunking or excessive splashing
No glass containers of any kind.
No drugs, smoking, vaping or chewing tobacco.
No use of illegal drugs.
No animals or pets are allowed, except for approved assistance animals.
Swim diapers must be used by swimmers who are incontinent.
RESTRICTIONS RELATING TO CHILDREN
Children are not allowed to use the indoor pool facility.
Children must be accompanied and supervised by an adult resident while at the outdoor pool facility.
Children aged 17 or older may use the outdoor pool during regular hours.
Children under the age of 17 may only use the outdoor pool during “child swim hours” between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. if a lifeguard is present.
Children under the age of 7 must always be within arm’s reach of the supervising adult resident.
Children in diapers or those who are not yet trained to use the toilet must wear proper swimming diapers.
ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS FOR THE OUTDOOR POOL & POOL DECK
Residents must present their activity card and sign in when entering the pool area.
There is no assigned or reserved seating.
Alcoholic beverages may only be purchased from the restaurant in CenterPoint.
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While food and drinks may be enjoyed on the pool deck in designated sitting areas, no food, drinks or gum are permitted in or within 5 feet of the pool.
Inner tubes, balls, floats, and noodles are permitted, provided they do not disrupt other swimmers in the pool. Extra-large floats are not allowed.
The back gate is an emergency exit only.
ADDITIONAL RULES FOR THE INDOOR POOL, THERAPY POOL & SAUNA
Only Windsor Gardens residents are permitted to use the pools and saunas; guests are not allowed.
Consult your doctor before using the pool: many medications react unfavorably to the therapy pool.
No food or drinks are allowed, except for reusable water bottles.
There are separate men’s and women’s saunas, and they must be used accordingly.
No lotions or oils are allowed in the saunas.
Use of water on the sauna heating elements is prohibited.
Allow timer switches for the dry saunas and therapy pool to time out automatically to prevent damage to the knobs.
Do not prop doors open.
ADDITIONAL RESTRICTIONS RELATING TO GUESTS
All guests must be accompanied by their Windsor Gardens resident host
The number of guests for each resident is limited to four per visit
Residents will be charged $1 for each guest and must pay in cash at the time of use by depositing the funds into the cash box.
The Windsor Gardens resident host must sign in all guests for each visit to the pool facility
SAFETY AND ENFORCEMENT OF RULES
Windsor Gardens staff have the authority to enforce all rules and regulations and may close the pools and saunas at any time.
Report lost or found items to the Activities Office or Community Response.
Pick up the red phone in the indoor pool hallway to be connected automatically to Community Response if you need assistance. Use the emergency phone in the outside pool area to dial 911 directly and then dial Community Response at 303-364-4924.
If bodily fluids or fecal matter are found in the pool, please evacuate from the pool and notify Community Response.
In the event of thunder or lightning, please evacuate the pools and wait 30 minutes after the last sign of an electrical storm before resuming swimming. For assistance, please contact Community Response.
GENERAL NOTICE
Violation of these rules and regulations may result in the suspension of voting rights and the immediate suspension of card access to Community Center buildings and facilities.
Are You Interested in Serving on a WG Committee? Committee Interest Meeting on November 6
The Windsor Gardens Association has several committees for community volunteers who want to become more involved in the work of the association. Residents are invited to attend a committee interest meeting on Thursday, November 6, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at CenterPoint to learn more about serving on WG committees. Windsor Gardens board members will be present to explain the duties and functions of the committees they chair. Everyone is welcome.
Owners, including non-resident owners, and tenants, are eligible to serve on committees and have voting rights; however, the board of directors can appoint only members to committees that have financial decision-making and/or oversight responsibilities. Additional requirements and responsibilities for committee members are found in the bylaws.
Residents are encouraged to submit a committee interest form expressing their interest in serving on one or more committees. Forms will be available at the interest meeting and at the various committee meetings in November. There are also copies available in the administration office. Completed committee interest forms are due in the administration office by Monday, December 1, 4:30 p.m.
The board president will review the forms and make committee assignments, subject to the board's approval. With the exception of specific ad hoc committees, where membership extends beyond one calendar year, the term of committee assignments is one year, beginning January 1, 2026, and ending December 31, 2026. The time commitment is generally one to three hours per month.
Residents will be appointed to committees based on their interests, expertise and experience. In some cases, a resident may be asked to serve on a committee for which they did not express interest. This may occur if there are more committee interest forms than there are seats on a particular committee. It may also occur if a resident has desirable skills that will be helpful to a specific committee. It is always a goal to include as many volunteers as possible; however, in some instances, interested residents may not receive a committee assignment due to the high volume of responses. With this in mind, committee membership may change from year to year, allowing first-time volunteers an opportunity to serve.
Architectural Review Committee (ARC)
The purpose of the Architectural Review Committee (the ARC) is to assist the board of directors and the Windsor Gardens staff in making aesthetic, architectural and design decisions that benefit the community as a whole, increase curb appeal, keep the community and common areas attractive for the enjoyment and use of all owners, and protect property values.
Currently, the committee meets monthly to review and discuss requests and inspection details related to the common elements decoration policy. However, the tasks may change in 2026 as the hallway redecorating project nears completion, and meetings may not be required on a monthly basis.
The committee is comprised of two board members and up to five additional committee members.
Audit Committee
The duties of this committee are to (a) audit significant expenditures on a monthly basis; (b)observe, on a sample basis, staff conducting periodic physical counts of inventories and/or depreciable assets (c) recommend to the board the selection, retention or termination of an external auditor; (d) review the annual audit report and findings
of the external auditor, including communications of reportable conditions, material weaknesses in internal control and similar matters; and (e) perform such other audit procedures and functions as the board deems necessary.
This committee is comprised of two board members and at least three other committee members. The committee meets monthly.
Board Election Committee
This committee helps organize the annual board election by establishing a calendar of events, meeting with prospective candidates, and helping the staff in planning candidate forum events. The committee also assists in establishing election procedures and recruiting volunteers to help with candidate events and in-person voting.
The committee meets as needed from May to October every year and is comprised of two board members and three additional committee members.
Building Representatives Committee (BRC)
The purpose and duties of the Building Representatives Committee (BRC) are to provide owners and residents with an additional opportunity for communication with the board and staff and to receive association communication through the building representatives and assistant building representatives.
The chairperson of the BRC is a member of the board. The chairperson and co-chair of the BRC are appointed by the board president and approved by the board of directors. The BRC also includes the building representative and the alternate building representative from each of the 72 buildings. Building representatives and alternates are elected by their respective buildings to be submitted to the board for appointment.
The BRC meets once every other month in January, March, May, July, September and November of each year.
Building Representative Zone Committee (BRZC)
The Building Representatives Zone Committee serves as a liaison between the BRC and the board of directors. The building representatives in their respective zones elect the zone representatives and submit them to the board for appointment.
This nine-member committee consists of the chairperson, who is a member of the board, a co-chair, and one member from each of the seven building zones. This committee meets monthly, except in December.
Community Life Committee
This committee works with the administrative staff, the chief of community response, the activities director, the golf manager and the restaurant operator to discuss topics related to the community center, amenities, safety and overall community engagement at Windsor Gardens. Tasks will include reviewing activities programming, community response statistics, golf course operations, and food service in the community, while fielding complaints, discussing solutions, and making suggestions to the board and staff.
The committee is comprised of two board members and up to seven additional committee members. Meetings are held quarterly.
Employee Relations & Safety Committee
The Employee Relations and Safety Committee has a dual role. The purpose of the employee relations side of the committee is to COMMITTEE INTEREST continued on page 11
review and discuss employee benefits prior to renewal. For its role in employee safety, the committee meets quarterly as a requirement of the current safety program. The committee discusses topics related to the workers’ compensation insurance policy, employeerelated injuries and recent safety training.
This committee meets quarterly and is comprised of two board members and at least three other committee members. One staff member from each of the following departments also participates in the committee: the WG Community Response, Grounds and Maintenance Departments.
Entrance Tower Ad Hoc Committee
This committee focuses on the community’s entrance tower at South Clinton Street and East Alameda Avenue. The committee considers ideas and concepts provided by the association’s architect and provides feedback on the redesign of the tower.
The committee consists of two board members and up to seven additional committee members. The meeting schedule is on an asneeded basis. To support continuity of the entrance tower project, participants may be asked to serve for more than one year, and appointments to this committee are made on a case-by-case basis. This committee is scheduled to end by mid-year 2026.
Finance Committee
The duties of this committee are:(a) oversee the professionally managed capital reserve account by participating in periodic reviews and reports on the status of the investment portfolio and compliance with the Investment Policy; (b) provide recommendations to the board to retain, engage, or terminate the financial advisor; (c) work with staff and the financial advisor to determine when capital reserve funds are available to invest and provide investment recommendations to the board; (d) participate in periodic reviews of operating, capital reserve, and tax reserve accounts and budget versus actual results; (e) participate in the annual audit review with the audit committee and CPA; (f) review the draft budget prepared by staff and provide recommendations to the board for final approval; (g) and other financial projects such as the loss assessment or anything that encompasses additional unforeseen needs.
This committee consists of two board members, one of whom is the board treasurer, with at least five additional committee members. The committee meets monthly.
Governing Documents Ad Hoc Committee
The board has tasked this ad hoc committee to work with staff to provide recommendations for the association’s attorney to revise the bylaws. This committee meets monthly or as needed to complete the assigned project. The committee is anticipated to end by midyear 2026.
The committee will be comprised of two board members and up to three additional committee members. To support continuity of the assigned project, participants may be asked to serve for more than one year, and appointments to this committee are made on a caseby-case basis.
Insurance
The purpose of the Insurance Committee is to review the annual insurance renewal, discuss insurance coverage and provide recommendations to the board for final approval. Mid-year, the committee will meet to discuss claims history and recommendations for avoiding insurance claims. Additionally, this committee may collaborate on ideas for community education regarding common insurance claims and the need for condominium owner insurance coverage.
This committee is comprised of two board members and up to five additional committee members. The committee meets twice a year.
Long Range Planning & Innovation
The duties of this committee are to assist the board and the Windsor Gardens staff in planning and evaluating major maintenance, repair and replacement projects, and to explore technological advancements and innovation (modernization) of infrastructure when appropriate. During the committee year, discussions will occur regarding the reserve study, due diligence for upcoming or proposed projects, as well as annual and long-term capital reserve funding requirements. Through those activities, the committee will ultimately provide recommendations to the board each year to prioritize and allocate capital reserve funds towards specific projects and assess the feasibility of new technology projects.
The committee is comprised of two board members and up to five additional committee members. Typically, this committee meets monthly, but occasionally the meeting may be canceled if there is no business to discuss.
Policy Committee
This committee collaborates with staff to develop new policies and revise existing ones as needed, and then provides recommendations to the board.
The committee is comprised of two board members and up to five additional committee members. This committee meets on an asneeded basis.
Public Relations Committee
The duties of this committee include working with staff and the association’s editor in planning articles and topics of interest for the monthly publication of Windsor Life, the official newspaper of the Windsor Gardens Association. This committee also develops public relations and marketing activities to further the interests of Windsor Gardens in the outside community. Committee members do not provide content for publication.
This committee includes two board members and up to five additional committee members. The committee meets monthly.
Revenue Exploration Ad Hoc Committee
The duties of this committee include investigating and pursuing opportunities for grants, state or federal funding, other forms of donations, or charitable giving to fund infrastructure needs and other community desires.
The ad hoc committee is comprised of two board members and up to five additional committee members. To support continuity in current initiatives, participants may be asked to serve for more than one year, and appointments to this committee will be made on a case-by-case basis. This committee meets on a quarterly basis.
Underground Garage Sub-Committee
In 2015, the board organized an underground garage committee to foster communication and involvement in a multi-year repair project affecting ten buildings with underground parking stalls and rooftop gardens above the three underground garages.
The participants on this committee were asked to serve for the duration of the project, which is expected to be several years. As a result, appointments to this committee may not occur annually and will only be made on a case-by-case basis. This committee meets as needed.
From the General Manager
WHEN THINGS DON’T GO AS PLANNED
General Manager
Rebecca Zazueta
New Phone System
The association’s voicemail system stopped working suddenly, and there was no easy fix. The antiquated phone system was on our replacement list, but not a top priority. This past month, it became an immediate need overnight. Fortunately, we had already obtained proposals for the replacement of our phone system. The project was budgeted for this year, and we knew which contractor we wanted to use. A previous demo of the system confirmed that it worked as specified. So, when we determined that the voicemail system could not be repaired easily, our office manager, Liz Nickel Morrison, rolled up her sleeves and jumped in with both feet to complete the project. Although our voicemail was down for longer than we wanted, the replacement project went smoothly, and we now have a sophisticated phone system with the latest technology. The best part of the new system is that it will operate during power outages, a significant improvement that will benefit the community in the long term. Thank you for your support and patience during our voicemail outage.
Window Cleaning
This year, we solicited bids for the window cleaning service. Over the past few years, the incumbent contractor stopped using ladders to reach the 3rd and 4th floor windows due to insurance constraints. Although the job was getting done, residents were requesting that we look for a contractor who could use more than an extension pole to reach the upper-floor windows. We met with the new contractor several times to ensure they understood the scope of work and the schedule they would need to follow to complete the project before colder weather arrived. All systems were GO and then… the project did not go as planned. It turns out that washing windows at Windsor Gardens is harder than it looks.
Office Manager Liz Nickel Morrison spent a couple of weeks working with the new contractor to get the schedule back on track, address complaints, and ensure the contractor was using proper equipment. In total, the contractor worked on 36 out of 74 buildings. Residents from five of those buildings, buildings 58, 60, 62, 54, and 42, reported that the windows were not washed at all, or the contractor did a very poor job. We also have an additional 16 buildings with outstanding complaints that require return visits to resolve. Ultimately, the new contractor relationship did not work out, and the agreement was terminated. We are now working with the incumbent contractor, who was delighted to hear from us and is willing to help us complete this project within the next few weeks. Buildings will be notified by a Pilera message when their building is scheduled for window cleaning or touch-ups. A schedule will also be posted on the association’s website under the “Stay Connected” tab and “News and Announcements” in the drop-down menu.
Elevator Contract
In the August issue of Windsor Life, I reported that two notices of non-compliance had been issued to Otis Elevator for recurring service issues. At that time, Otis Elevator was responsive and committed to fixing the service issues we were experiencing. While we had hoped to resolve the service problems, I began negotiating contract terms with an alternative elevator contractor in the event a change was necessary.
At the end of August and early in September, we experienced another series of repeat elevator service problems, including entrapment calls. As a result, I finalized contract negotiations with a new elevator company and notified Otis Elevator of contract termination.
The new service contract with Elevator Technicians LLC went into effect on October 20. It will be a busy transition as we are entering elevator inspection season to renew the certificates of operation. Elevator Technicians LLC has started off strong and is quickly learning the details of the community. They will begin taking over service calls prior to the end of the contract term with Otis in midNovember.
Dayton Street Project Update
DOTI recently reported that the Dayton Street project is complete. Below is a list of the improvements that were planned for Dayton Street according to Councilwoman Sawyer’s March 2025 Windsor Life article. DOTI’s October 2025 completion notes concerning each improvement are in bold italics below (edited for publication).
Adding parking to the west side of S. Dayton St., between Alameda Ave. and Kentucky Dr. DOTI: Parking has been added to both the East and West sides of the street.
Moving no-parking signage to improve vision when turning onto S. Dayton St. DOTI: There are now signs to indicate “no parking” by the intersections.
Installing curb extensions, also known as chicanes, to slow traffic. DOTI: The traffic study did ask for paint and post curb extensions for parking enforcement; however, these are typically used for safety in high-crash locations, which we do not have along this corridor. We can use paint and post bulbouts, but they will induce debris build-up at those corners, as street sweepers cannot sweep them. This degrades our water quality rating, so we need to be careful about installing them only where they’re necessary for safety. This is still an option if we don’t see speeds slow down along Dayton.
Upgrading the traffic light at Alameda Ave. to add a protected turn lane. DOTI: This has not happened yet because it needs to be done by our signals team, which is separate from our street maintenance team. It should happen in the next month or so.
Councilwoman Sawyer’s office visited Dayton Street following DOTI’s notice that the project is completed. Her office provided some feedback to DOTI on the improvements. Their first note concerned the lack of striping on the east side of Dayton Street and the possibility of northbound cars unexpectedly encountering parked cars in the limited and non-continuous parking on the east side of the road. Their second note concerned DOTI’s decision not to install bulbouts and provided three reasons why this decision requires further discussion:
1. There is no street sweeping in this area, so DOTI’s concerns about bulbouts blocking street sweepers have no bearing here.
2. DOTI’s own parking data shows that over 35% of vehicles parked in the no-parking zones at the corners of Alton and Center (at Dayton) are repeat offenders. According to Scott Burton, this
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From the General Manager continued
WHEN THINGS DON’T GO AS PLANNED
number is SIGNIFICANTLY higher than most other locations in the city, which, in his words, may warrant bulbouts in these locations.
3. Traffic study data clearly indicate a significant issue with illegally parked cars on Dayton, forcing eastbound vehicles on both
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Center and Alton to pull into the middle of the southbound lane of Dayton to see around them. DOTI enforcement teams, the District 5 Council Office, and residents have all been patrolling this area and calling in these infractions; however, with the recent reduction in staff, this solution is no longer an option.
VERO FIBER NETWORK UPDATE
The final construction design for the Vero fiber network was approved by the board at their October meeting. This approval will allow Vero to begin the permitting process with the city, where boring will be required to get from one side of the street to the other. Most construction will occur on the association’s property adjacent to the city right-of-way sidewalks and roadways. In some cases, the construction will occur adjacent to a parking lot and between buildings. A copy of the design will be available to owners soon. The plan is to begin construction, possibly in December, starting in the underground garages, where the weather will not impact work, and city permitting is not required. An additional community update will be provided in December’s Windsor Life.
Coming Soon to Windsor Gardens!
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RECEPTION FOR RETIRING ASSOCIATION ATTORNEY CANDYCE CAVANAGH
Please join us for a cake and coffee reception on Wednesday, November 19, from 2 to 3 p.m. in CenterPoint, as we honor retiring attorney Candyce Cavanagh for her dedicated service to the Windsor Gardens Association.
Candyce has served as the association’s general counsel for over twenty years, and her commitment and expertise have been instrumental in shaping the health, stability and continued success
of Windsor Gardens. We are deeply grateful for her invaluable contributions and enduring support.
We hope you will stop by to share your appreciation and help us give Candyce a warm send-off. To help us plan, please sign up at the Activities Desk so we can be sure to have enough cake and coffee for everyone. We look forward to seeing you there!
HOLIDAYS & MAINTENANCE EMERGENCIES
Windsor Gardens offices will be closed on the following days in observance of company holidays and an employee event:
Thanksgiving: Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28
Employee Holiday Party: Friday, December 12, early closure at 11:30 a.m.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day: Wednesday, December 24, and Thursday, December 25
New Year's Day: Thursday, January 1
Holidays are typically very busy for Community Response and the on-call maintenance staff. Kitchen sink backups, heat calls and sewer backups are common causes of emergency calls and, in many cases, can be avoided. More importantly, water losses can majorly impact you and your neighbors.
Help Prevent Maintenance Emergencies
Garbage Disposal
Please avoid using your garbage disposal. Instead, properly bag all solid waste and throw it in the trash.
Kitchen Sink
If you have a first-floor unit and a ball valve for your kitchen sink, please remember to use it to help prevent kitchen sink backups.
If you own a first-floor unit and don’t have a ball valve, look into installing one to help prevent these messy and costly occurrences.
Toilet
Only flush the 3 Ps: Poo, Pee and (Toilet) Paper. Wipes, diapers, pads, and other paper products, such as paper towels, should not be flushed down the toilet. Bag these items and throw them into the trash instead of the toilet.
Heating System
Please check your heat to ensure it works properly before even colder weather arrives. Submit a work order if you suspect a problem.
Sealing up the air conditioning units, closing all windows and lanai doors, and keeping your draperies and furniture away from the heat registers will help prevent them from freezing in cold weather. Make sure your unit door has at least a one-inch gap at the bottom. Blocking this opening will make your unit colder in the winter.
Check out the article on page 15, "Understanding the WG Heating System" by Facilities Maintenance Manager Bill Walsh, for some heating troubleshooting tips.
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MAINTENANCE & GROUNDS UPDATES
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
Fiber Network: The final design was presented to the LongRange Planning Committee and approved by the board at their October meeting.
Underground Garages: An incident occurred on October 9 during repairs to the post-tensioned concrete tendons, resulting in a portion of the slab shifting approximately two inches. Seven tendons lost tension, requiring an immediate engineering assessment and additional shoring as a precaution. The contractor, Western Specialty Contractors, accepted responsibility and will repair the area at no cost to the association. Repairs include replacing and restressing tendons, reinforcing the slab, and fixing a damaged masonry wall. The incident did not compromise the building foundation; only the slab and posttension cables were affected. Additional shoring towers were installed for safety, and the structural engineer confirmed the site is secure. Repairs will be documented and overseen by the association’s engineer to ensure proper standards and protect the association’s interests.
A new sediment collection pit was constructed, featuring removable mesh covers for easy annual cleaning. Water from the garage drains into this pit, which filters out sediment before the water exits to the street.
Roof and Gutter Replacement: The roof replacements for buildings 44 and 63 have been completed.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE PROJECTS
Hailstorm Repairs: The townhomes' skylight replacement project is finished.
Our painters are working on the hail-damaged rooftops of parking lots 12 through 19. They are making good progress with the acrylic coatings. The roof coating in parking lots 12, 13 and 14 is finished. The project included power washing, patching, a primer coat, and finally, a finish coat. They have power-washed roofs in parking lot 18 and are now priming and prepping.
Garage Doors Repair: Two garage doors are on order to replace those damaged in two separate vehicle accidents at underground parking lot 24. The Clinton Street door will arrive first; the Center Street door is a custom, high-speed door with a higher cost and longer lead time.
Major Sewer Repairs: We had a main sewer back up in building 17, where we removed a massive amount of wipes.
OFFICE MANAGER PROJECT UPDATES
No Smoking No Vaping signs: The no smoking, no vaping plaques will be installed on benches around the community center, golf course and adjacent to the street on the “loop” sidewalks, once all parts have been received.
Window Washing: The contract with Shine of Denver has been terminated. We are in touch with the prior window washing company to complete the window washing project for the community. Additional information will be available soon.
New Phone System: Voip.com installed a new phone system for the association, and residents can once again leave voicemails for staff
PAINTING PROJECTS
Ongoing drywall repairs and work orders.
We have finished striping the parking lots. Stencil work for handicapped and numbered parking stalls still needs to be completed.
We are repairing soffits as the roof repairs are completed.
Completed the painting of the outer stairwells in buildings 40, 42, 55, 57, 44, 46, 57, 61, 63, 65, 78, 80, 82 and 84.
Painted all the handrails around the entire property.
GROUNDS
Planting and other projects have been completed at buildings 60, 11, 37, 29 and 36.
Fall weed spraying has been completed, including on the drip pans around the trees.
Winterization of the irrigation system has begun.
Tree trimming and large tree removals will begin soon. The large pine at building 47 has been cut to the stump.
The evergreens, junipers, and cotoneasters will continue to be trimmed into November.
Mowing and leaf mulching are underway.
Daffodils and tulips will be planted after the delivery of the bulbs.
We will be decorating for the tree lighting.
Our flowers are persisting and will be pulled as needed.
All snow equipment is ready, and we are planning a safety meeting for staff.
Facilities
Maintenance
Manager
Bill
Walsh
Maintenance Matters
UNDERSTANDING THE WG HEATING SYSTEM
The heating system that services the condominium living areas here at Windsor Gardens is a hot water system (hydronic heat). Water is heated in the central boiler and distributed to each unit to satisfy the temperature set on your thermostat. Your thermostat tells the zone valve when to open and circulate hot water through the heat registers in your condo. This valve circulates the hot water through all the rooms in your condo as they are in the same zone. When the temperature in your unit is warm enough to satisfy the thermostat, the zone valve closes, and the heat goes off until the next cycle.
Our system is nothing like the forced air system you may have had in your single-family home. Forced air can heat a room in just a few minutes, whereas a hot water system can take considerably longer to heat a room. In your old home, you probably turned the thermostat down when you left the house. Here at the Gardens, you should set your thermostat to at least 72 degrees, higher if you feel cold, and then leave it alone.
When the outdoor temperature drops to zero or below, you will likely be unable to get your unit much warmer than 70 degrees, no matter how high you set your thermostat. Our heating system was designed to provide an indoor temperature of 70 degrees in all units when the outdoor temperature is zero. Keep in mind that this is under ideal conditions where the heat registers are clean and not blocked by furniture or carpeting.
Troubleshooting
We get dozens of heat-related calls each day in the winter. In most cases, the heating system is working fine. However, our techs find sliding doors or windows ajar. To allow the heating system to function as designed, please check all your windows and keep them locked in winter. You should also keep your sliding door closed at all times.
Another common problem we see is heat registers blocked by furniture, curtains, carpeting or other items. You need to give your heat registers room to circulate the heated air.
The heating system also needs an unblocked opening under your front door. Your building’s hallway is pressurized with warm air, which flows under your door and circulates into the unit. If you have the base of your front door blocked with a towel or door sweep, the exhaust fan in your unit pulls cold air in from around your windows and sliding door, rather than pulling warm air from the hallway under your front door.
We get calls all the time from residents stating that they have set their thermostats to 72 degrees, but still feel cold. If you feel cold, turn the thermostat up a few degrees, but keep in mind that it will take at least half an hour for your unit to acclimate to that adjustment. If you are cold, make sure your front door has a space underneath for warm air to enter your unit. If you feel warmth at the heat register, your heating system is on and working.
Heating Concerns We Frequently Hear
When does the heat get “turned on”? The heat automatically turns off when the outdoor temperature gets above 70 degrees; when the temperature is below 70 degrees, the heating system is active. The heat is always “on” but inactive when it’s warm outside.
The first-floor hallway is always very warm. This heat is caused by the large supply and return pipes that run directly below the floor.
Our hallway is always cold at this end of the building. The heat registers at the end of the hallway are controlled by the thermostat in a nearby unit. If that unit has the thermostat set low, the heat register will reflect that.
Our laundry room is very cold. The heat register in the laundry room is controlled by the thermostat in the unit next door. Normally, this unit is directly over the boiler room, so its thermostat is often set to a lower setting. Therefore, the laundry room usually feels cool.
My unit is always too hot. This is a common problem for units located in the center of the building, as the supply and return pipes are larger in the center of the building. The hot water running through the pipes on its way to the end units heats up the concrete floors and ceilings.
Unfortunately, these problems are associated with the original design of our buildings, which were designed and built at a time when energy costs were not at the forefront as they are today. Each of these problems would require extensive demolition and rebuilding of many areas in the building. At today’s energy costs, this type of construction would not yield a return on the dollars invested. We continue to research new ideas and devices that are being developed, with the hope that one day we will find an economically feasible solution.
If you have checked all of these items and your system is still not working, please submit a work order, and we will get it repaired. Warm thoughts until next month.
Open your heat register louvers all the way and vacuum the dust and lint from the register fins.
Make sure that the carpet is not turned up under the register. This alone can make your system ineffective.
Make sure that the carpet turned up under the register. This alone can make system ineffective.
Keep your bathroom doors closed or use a cover to partially block the exhaust vent in your shower/bathtub area.
Keep your bathroom doors closed or use a cover to partially block the exhaust vent in your shower/bathtub area.
Make sure your windows and sliding door are closed and latched to engage the seals.
Make sure your door has at least a 1-inch gap on the bottom. Blocking this gap makes your unit colder in the winter.
Make sure your heat registers are not blocked by furniture or draperies.
SNOW REMOVAL AT WG
From Dana Cusack, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, and Rebecca Zazueta, General Manager
At Windsor Gardens, we take snow removal very seriously. We make every effort to remove the snow and ice before somebody slips and well ahead of the city's 24-hour grace period for clearing our sidewalks. We clear 13 miles of sidewalks in two hours or so, make walking paths through breezeways and along garage doors, and plow 25 parking lots.
Every year and every snowstorm is different. Please be patient with the snow removal crew.
Why does Windsor Gardens plow the snow to the center of the streets?
One big obstacle we face concerns the sidewalks adjacent to the city streets – we call that sidewalk the “loop walk.” In the past, the city plow trucks came into Windsor Gardens and pushed the snow to the curb, causing many problems, including preventing emergency responder access to many of our building entrances, not to mention anyone trying to exit an RTD bus. The plowed snow blocked the entrances to our parking lot ramps, cars parked in the street were trapped, and in some of our larger storms, the big trucks pushed snow over the loop walk, making things very difficult for our smaller tractors to move the heavy piles. Lastly, with snow and cars in the gutters, we faced drainage concerns. We only have three street drains for the entire property, so it is vital we keep the gutters open to prevent backups that can make the loop walk hazardous.
After stating our case to the city that Windsor Gardens is a unique community requiring a snowplowing method that provides access for emergency vehicles, the WG grounds crew has plowed the snow into piles in the middle of the street. The snow pile in the middle of the streets typically melts in a couple of days, but sometimes, when it stays cold or we get back-to-back storms, the pile remains deep. When this happens, the snow removal crew will cut holes into the pile to allow entrance to the parking lots from either side of the street. If we still need to make these openings in the snow pile, remember to turn right when you exit the parking lot and go to the next intersection. Please do not try to drive over the pile. If you do try and your car becomes stuck or high-centered on the snow pile, neither the WG maintenance staff nor community response officers can assist with vehicles that are stuck in the snow. Please contact your own company such as AAA for assistance.
DON’T PARK ON STREETS DURIN STOR S
Please move your cars off the streets during snowstorms. The WG loop is a Denver snow route. During snowstorms, please park your vehicles in open spots in our parking lots – not on the street. This will allow us to remove the snow from streets and sidewalks before it turns into ice. It also allows enough space for plows to clear the sidewalks without risking damage to your car.
Watch out for ice buildup from the daily thaw. Our snow removal program has a reputation as one of the finest in the city. Still, we want to remind our residents that the conditions of our sidewalks, stairs and parking lots constantly change during snow events and in the days that follow. Colorado is known for warmer temperatures during the day, followed by freezing temperatures at night. Ice buildup caused by the daily thaw on sidewalks, stairs and parking lots is a concern we deal with throughout the winter. Ice will likely develop on walking surfaces despite the association’s snow-removal efforts. Although we put sand on the ice, caution is still important while walking on any of these surfaces. Our snow crews may not make it to your parking lot, stairs or sidewalk before you leave or come home. In these instances, please use extra caution.
During this upcoming snow season, you may receive Pilera messages about our snow removal operations or severe weather conditions. If you have questions about snow removal, please contact us.
WATCH OUT FOR ICE BUILDUP AFTER THE DAIL THAW
Report icy conditions. Our snow removal crew regularly inspects for icy conditions, but you are also encouraged to report problem areas. During regular business hours, please contact the office at 303-364-7485. After regular business hours, please call community response at 303-364-4924.
Pedestrians and pets are always restricted from the golf course. Regardless of weather conditions, the golf course and golf cart trails are always restricted from pedestrians and pets. This rule is due to the year-round operation of the golf course, maintenance requirements and safety concerns.
There is no snow removal or ice management on soft surface walking paths made with crusher fines and flagstone areas. We have a few soft-surface walking paths made with crusher fines and flagstone areas throughout the community. It is important to note that these areas are not included in our snow removal operations and should be avoided during weather events and when they are wet, icy or snow-covered. Instead, use the sidewalks cleared by the snow removal crews.
Veterans
Appreciation Gathering Hosted by the WG Flag Corps
Attention all veterans (and those who wish to honor them): please join us for a ceremony to honor the veterans who call WG home on Tuesday, November 11, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the WG auditorium. Light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there! Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
Flag Fact: The U.S. Flag is “respectfully retired” when “it is no longer a fitting emblem for display” (U.S Flag Code). It can be given to VFW, American Legion, Boy Scouts, any U.S. Post Office or other military organizations.
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There is no snow removal or ice management in Windsor West. Use it at your own risk.
The WG Open Space Policy specifies that residents use Windsor West at their own risk. Inherent risks exist in this natural area, including seasonal snow and ice.
Excerpt from WG Open Space Policy:
Pedestrians who use Windsor West do so at their own risk and are advised of the following inherent risks that exist in this nature area:
• The walking surface is uneven, unstable, and steep in certain areas. The walking surface will also be impacted by weather. Mud, standing water, snow, and icy conditions will exist throughout the year. Windsor Gardens does not perform snow removal and ice management in the Windsor West area.
• There is no lighting, and the area will be very dark early in the morning and late at night.
• The nature area is not fully visible from the street or neighboring buildings. It may be difficult for someone to see you should you require emergency assistance.
• Windsor West is a wildlife habitat. Snakes, coyotes, raccoons, birds, mosquitoes, insects, and other animals may be present.
Pedestrians are encouraged to take the following safety precautions:
• Do not enter Windsor West when unsafe conditions exist, especially when ice and snow are present.
• When possible, walk with a partner and not alone.
• Always carry a cell phone and flashlight with you. The association reserves the right to close access to Windsor West or establish hours of access at any time, with or without notice, as a result of a safety concern.
A copy of the complete policy is available on the association’s website under the Resource Center tab and policies file.
Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer
Windsor Gardens Seniors Resource Fair
The Denver City Council District 5 Office is hosting the annual Windsor Gardens Seniors Resource Fair on Thursday, December 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at CenterPoint.
This free community event helps seniors navigate rising costs and provides information on benefits, housing, aging services, scam prevention and more. This is an opportunity to meet with city and regional partners to learn about programs available to them as Denver and Colorado residents. Our partners will be able to answer general questions and refer you to resources for detailed application assistance. Please know they cannot provide in-person assistance with paperwork at the resource fair itself. Participating partners include:
Denver Human Services – SNAP and LEAP benefits
Denver Office on Aging – support services for older adults
Denver Department of Housing Stability – temporary rent and utility assistance, property tax rebates
Denver District Attorney’s Office – guidance on avoiding financial scams
Denver Regional Council of Governments – services for older adults and people with disabilities
Seniors can also access MyFriendBen, an online tool from Gary Community Ventures, to quickly explore which local, state, and federal programs they may qualify for. By answering a few questions about their household, residents receive a personalized report showing eligibility, potential benefits, and step-by-step instructions to apply. Go to the MyFriendBen website at https://co.myfriendben. org.
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: denvercouncil5@denvergov.org 720-337-5555 bit.ly/D5Website facebook.com/DenverCouncil5
Community Response Activities, October 1 through October 29, 2025
The COP Shop at WG
Community Operated Policing Storefront
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: We will be in CenterPoint’s lobby from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, November 3, and Friday, November 21. .
CRAFT FAIR TABLE: If you are planning to visit the Windsor Gardens Craft Fair on November 14 or 15, we will be fundraising at our table in the auditorium. In addition to crafts and other seasonal items for sale, we have five gift baskets to be raffled off.
ANNUAL HATS, GLOVES, SCARVES DRIVE: Starting December 1 and continuing through December 31, there will be a collection box in the lobby of CenterPoint for our sixth annual hats, gloves, and scarves drive. New or gently used items are welcome and will be turned over to the Denver Co-Responders Program for citywide distribution to individuals and families in distress.
LETTER FROM SUPREME COURT SCAM
Dear Cop Shop:
I got a letter from the U.S. Supreme Court saying I was a suspect in a crime AND a victim of identity theft! Should I let them know they contacted the wrong person?
Victim of a Mix-Up
Dear Victim of a Mix-Up,
Stop! Think about it. Why would the Supreme Court be contacting you rather than local law enforcement? According to the FBI and the Social Security Administration's Office, what you received is part of the latest in Social Security scams.
The letter is a fake, no matter how realistic it looks. Anyone can go on the internet and download the logo of any company or government agency and create a facsimile. Signatures can be forged. The letter probably told you to cooperate with officials, asked you to reply with personal and banking information, and maybe even threatened to freeze all your assets. Recent Federal Trade Commission data estimates that the average loss to victims who responded to this scam is $9,000. Even worse than the financial loss is the ensuing identity theft when personal information is provided. If you are contacted by mail, email, text, or phone, do not click on any links or reply.
If you are still unsure if it is real, independently look up the appropriate government agency and contact them directly to verify what you received is legitimate. If you aren’t sure how to do that, ask a trusted friend or local law enforcement for help.
The Leetsdale Cop Shop
The Leetsdale Cop Shop is ready and willing to help. Reach us by text or phone at 303-329-0500 or email us at leetsdalecopshop@ hotmail.com.
The Denver Police District 3 number is 720-913-1300, and the non-emergency number is 720-913-2000.
WG Art Club Profile
Artist Rebekah Robinson
Rebekah Robinson describes herself as a landlocked Colorado artist, intrigued by water and the vegetation that lives there. In her travels, she is always on the lookout for flowers, waterways or ponds for fresh inspiration. Focusing on the more intimate details, almost to the abstract, she also finds inspiration in the scenes of the Denver Botanic Gardens. In her oil painting, “Gray Knights,” she captures a rose with the striking colors of lavender and sage green, its petals opening to reveal the deep color of its heart.
The WG Art Club meets on the 1st Friday of the month at 10 a.m. in the ART ROOM. For more information, contact Jan Fitzpatrick at janfitzpatrick44@yahoo.com or Sharalyn Warren at sharalynwarren4@gmail.com.
Original artwork by members is available for viewing and purchase in the display case in CENTERPOINT.
Upcoming New Resident Orientations
The association's administrative office has several new resident orientation meetings scheduled this month. One session will be held via Zoom, and the others will be in-person meetings 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
Resales: Contact Kim Hernandez at 303-364-7485 ext. 1564
Rentals: Katie Monasmith at 303-364-7485 ext. 1524
IN-PERSON ORIENTATIONS
Thursday, November 13, from 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Tuesday, November 25, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Where: Administrative Office, 595 S. Clinton St.
Welcome to Our New Neighbors
Bldg Name From
27 Joanne and John Crow
55 Tamra Hayden-Rice and Glenn Rice Lakewood, CO
57 Karen Johnson-Wehrman Elbert, CO
ZOOM ORIENTATION
Tuesday, November 4, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Join by computer
Go to www.zoom.com. Click “Join a meeting”. Enter the meeting ID: 833 556 5532 and passcode: 015668
Join by phone
1. Call 720-928-9299
2. You will be prompted to enter the meeting ID: 833 556 5532 # 3. You will be prompted to enter a participant ID: Just hit # 4. You will be prompted to enter the meeting password: 015668 # 5. You will be put on hold for the host to allow you to join the meeting.
Online Welcome Packet
On the association's website at www.windsorgardensdenver.org, under the Resource Center tab, you can access the Windsor Gardens Welcome Packet, which includes the orientation booklet and several forms. There's even a tutorial on how to pay your HOA assessment via e-check or credit card. Available forms include:
It’s that time of year again! Get ready for our longstanding community tradition of exterior holiday decorating and the annual holiday lights contest.
Holiday Lights Contest Sign-up
Building reps, if your building plans to decorate or participate in the holiday lighting contest, please go to the following link to complete a Google form sign-up by Friday, November 21: https://bit.ly/2025HolidayLightsatWindsorGardens
Contest Judging Process
The contest judging is scheduled for Wednesday, December 10, and the winners will be announced on Wednesday, December 17, at the start of our annual Celebration of Lights event. Inspections are tentatively scheduled for the week of December 1.
The judging process has been updated to ensure that buildings included in the contest comply with the exterior holiday decorations policy. (You can read the policy in the Resource Center on the association website.) Buildings
participating in the contest will be inspected by staff, and the building’s contact person will be notified if any issues need to be addressed prior to the judging on December 10.
Holiday Lights Map & "I Spy"
We are creating another holiday lights map for residents and spectators, indicating which buildings are competing in the contest and any “I SPY” items to search for.
Please indicate the “I SPY” item in your building’s display in your Google sign-up form. Some examples include a red star, a snowman wearing a straw hat, and three mice wearing Santa hats, among others. Any element in your display can qualify – whether obvious or more difficult to find.
The holiday lights map will be available starting Wednesday, December 3, at the Activities Desk and the fitness center lobby, as well as on the Windsor Gardens website and Facebook page.
December’s Windsor Life will include an opportunity to vote for the Community Favorite category in the contest.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement for Holiday Decorating
Intolerance and misunderstandings can arise during the winter holiday season because of the numerous religious and cultural traditions that are important to people. While it is a time of celebration, it is also a time to be mindful and respectful of the rich and diverse cultures and beliefs that are present within our community. It is the association’s desire to respect and celebrate diversity and inclusion during the holiday season. Therefore, decorations and symbols from various traditions and festivities, if possible, should be reflected in the holiday decorations. The association encourages neighbors to strengthen their connections with one another by learning about the different traditions and beliefs celebrated in each building. Buildings are encouraged to support the wonderful cultures found within Windsor Gardens by creating holiday displays that celebrate diversity, inclusion, and kindness towards one another. The association will consider members’ requests to allow exterior decorations for holidays celebrated outside of the winter holiday season covered by Windsor Gardens policy.
Wednesday, December 17, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., in the Auditorium
Bring your favorite homemade holiday cookies, treats or veggies, and we’ll provide hot chocolate and coffee. The Colorado Children’s Chorale will provide live entertainment. The WG Holiday Lights Contest winners will be announced at the start of the event, and prizes will be awarded.
FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk so we can plan for beverages and seating arrangements.
PHOTO ALBUM
Trunk or Treat 2025
From Brendan Hazel, Assistant Activities Director
Many more photos from several residents are available on the WG Facebook page!
PHOTO ALBUM
Trunk or Treat 2025
From Judy Tauchen.
From Margaret Makar.
PHOTO ALBUM
New Building 63 Garden: Thank you, Dana!
From Jere DeBacker
Halloween Dance & Costume Contest
Top photo: Halloween Costume Contest Winners
Bottom photo: Deejay & the YoungHeart Band
From Joel James.
A C T I V I T I E S
WG classes are free of charge to WG residents. No sign-up is required; you can drop in anytime. Support your favorite classes, as we require a minimum of 10 students per class to maintain our instructors. The class schedule below is organized by the day of the week.
Yoga (Haykin)
MONDAY
Auditorium 9 AM – 10 AM
Knitting/Crochet (Holifield) Sewing Room 9 AM – 12 PM
Sewing Class/Lab (Holifield) Sewing Room 9 AM – 12 PM
Chorus (Hermanson) CenterPoint West 10 AM – 11:30 AM
Drawing (Fidelman) Art Room 10 AM – 12 PM
Aqua Fitness (Jones) Indoor Pool 11 AM – 12 PM
FAREWELL TO INSTRUCTOR KATHY ZIMMER
Join us on Monday, November 17, from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. in CENTERPOINT for cake and conversation as we say farewell to one of our favorite instructors, Kathy Zimmer. After 20 successful years of fitness instruction, she will be moving on from WG. We are so grateful for her love and commitment to our community and hope to make her send-off one to remember. Sign up at the Activities Desk. A farewell card is available to sign in the Activities Office.
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. Let Kathy help you achieve your fitness goals. This month's schedule: Thursday, November 11, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday, November 14, from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.
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.
*Low Impact Aerobics (Zimmer) Auditorium 9 AM – 9:45 AM
*Chair Exercise (Zimmer) Auditorium 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
Watercolor (Fidelman) Art Room 10 AM – 12 PM
Breathe and Move (Hall) Auditorium 1 PM – 2 PM
Drama (Buckstein) Auditorium 3 PM – 6 PM
Social Dancing Beg (Horton) Auditorium 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM
Social Dancing Int (Horton) Auditorium 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM
FRIDAY
Yoga (Haykin) Auditorium 9 AM – 10 AM
**Chair Yoga (Haykin) Auditorium 10 AM – 11 AM
*While we search for a new instructor, the following classes will be on hold after November 19: Weight Training, Strength/Interval Training, Low Impact Aerobics, and Chair Exercise
**New Class: Chair Yoga begins on Friday, November 21. Chair yoga is a gentle exercise class that allows individuals to perform standard yoga techniques with the support of a chair.
DPL BOOKMOBILE @ WG
Dates and Hours: The DPL Bookmobile will be at WG on November 21 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT'S LOBBY.
Bingo with the Bookmobile: Join the friendly bookmobile team as they host a rousing bingo session with some fabulous prizes. Friday, November 21, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM.
WG LIBRARY
The WG Library is located in CENTERPOINT on the second floor and is open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. New books in the glass cases include titles on the bestseller lists and may be checked out with volunteers Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., excluding holidays. The open shelves hold an extensive selection of books you can borrow anytime during the day.
NEW BOOKS Suspense Checkout
“Not Quite Dead Yet” by Holly Jackson
“The First Gentleman” by Clinton and Patterson
“Blood Ties” by Jo Nesbo
“Billion Dollar Ransom” by James Patterson
“The Hamptons Lawyer” by James Patterson
“Framed in Death” by J.D. Robb
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SPECIAL THANKS
Events are listed in chronological order.
PUMPKIN SPICE KENO sponsored by ARCHWELL HEALTH: Friday, November 7, at 1 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Join the activities staff for an hour of fun Keno games. Keno is very similar to bingo. The spaces you cover are images of poker cards, and playing cards are shuffled and selected from the deck. Winners of each game will receive their choice of pumpkin spice-themed prizes!
FREE! Sign up at the Activities Desk.
NATIONAL VANILLA CUPCAKE DAY: Monday, November 10, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the ACTIVITIES DESK. Stop by and pick up a free vanilla cupcake. While supplies last!
VETERANS APPRECIATION
GATHERING hosted by the WG FLAG CORPS: Tuesday, November 11, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Attention all veterans (and those who wish to honor them): please join us for a ceremony to honor the veterans who call WG home. Light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there! Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE
TICKETS: Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 12, during business hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and can be purchased in the Activities Office. You can select your table location, but seating is available on a first-
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.
come, first-served basis. Ring in 2026 at the annual New Year’s Eve Dance in the WG AUDITORIUM. This year’s event will feature desserts, dancing and live music! Yesterday’s Bacon will perform from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The dessert bar at 8 p.m. will have a variety of cakes, cookies and crème puffs. A sparkling cider toast will complete the celebration. COST: $12 for residents; $18 for nonresidents.
WG ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR:
Friday, November 14, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Craft Fair will be held in the AUDITORIUM, CENTERPOINT, the CENTERPOINT LOBBY and COLORADO ROOM. Stop by and browse a wide variety of handmade crafts, knickknacks, clothing, holiday essentials and much more!
FAREWELL TO INSTRUCTOR
KATHY ZIMMER: Monday, November 17, from 3:15 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Join us for cake and conversation as we say farewell to one of Windsor Gardens’ favorite instructors, Kathy Zimmer. She will be moving on from Windsor Gardens after more than 20 successful years of fitness instruction. We are so grateful for her love and commitment to our community and want to make her send-off one to remember. A farewell card is available to sign in the Activities Office.
FREE! Sign up at the Activities Desk.
BALLY’S CASINO via PREMIER CHARTERS: Tuesday, November 18. The bus will depart from the ADMIN PARKING LOT at 9:20 a.m. and leave the casino at 2:30 p.m. to return.
COST: $20 per person at the Activities Desk. Tickets must be purchased prior to the day of departure. To ensure we meet the trip minimum and avoid cancellation, please sign up by Friday, November 7. All riders must sign a bus waiver or update an existing waiver. No refunds will be offered after Friday, November 14.
ACTIVE MINDS – GREENLAND: Thursday, November 20, at 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Greenland is a massive landmass located in the North Atlantic, spanning over 836,000 square miles (25%
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“Anyone But Her” by Cynthia Swanson
Suspense on the Shelf
“Savage Son” by Jack Carr
Suspense Paperback
“Toxic Prey” by John Sanford
Fiction Checkout
“My Friends” by Fredrik Backman
“Smuggler’s Cove” by Fern Michaels
“Atmosphere” by Taylor Jenkins Reid
“The Beijing Betrayal” by Joel C. Rosenberg
“Emma on Fire” by James Patterson, et al
Fiction on the Shelf
“The Beirut Protocol” by Joel C. Rosenberg
“The Jerusalem Assassin” by Joel C. Rosenberg
“The Libyan Diversion” by Joel C. Rosenberg
Non-Fiction on the Shelf
“And None Shall Make Them Afraid” by Rick Richman
“The Genius of Israel” by Dan Senor and Saul Singer
“The Best Strangers in the World” by Ari Shapiro
“Master Slave Husband Wife” by Ilyon Woo
Humor on the Shelf
“Weird Wonderful World” by Bathroom Readers’ Institute
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larger than Alaska). Its small population (just about 50,000) rules itself as an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark. Greenland, however, has come to the world’s attention since President Trump has expressed his desire to acquire the territory, saying, “We need Greenland for national security purposes.” Join Active Minds as we discuss the history of this remote yet strategically positioned part of the global narrative.
FREE. Sign up at the Activities Desk.
BINGO with the BOOKMOBILE:
Friday, November 21, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Join the friendly bookmobile team from the Denver Public Library as they host a rousing bingo session with some fabulous prizes.
FREE. Everyone is welcome!
TRIVIA FUN DAY sponsored by ARCHWELL HEALTH: Friday, November 21, 3 p.m. to 4 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 have fun and learn something new. Form or join a team.
WG CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL VOLUNTEERS ANNUAL HOLIDAY BAKE SALE & CARD SALE:
Friday, November 21, from 2 to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. Come and purchase mouthwatering holiday treats, including cookies, pies, cakes, breads, brownies, bar cookies, rolls, and candy. Be sure to visit our holiday card and gift sale as well. Purchase holiday cards designed by children at the hospital. You’ll be amazed at their talent and fun designs!
COFFEE SOCIAL sponsored by ARCHWELL HEALTH: Monday, November 24, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Let’s start the day right with a hot cup of coffee and a sweet treat. Stop by CENTERPOINT between 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. for some lively chit-chat with fellow residents and the activities staff.
FREE! Sign up at the Activities Desk.
GOBBLE TIL YOU WOBBLE sponsored by THE GROSSMAN TEAM: Wednesday, November 26, at 1 p.m. We will begin in the AUDITORIUM and from there
make our way outside to the WG LOOP. Join us for a day of Thanksgiving fun! You will receive a punch card to take to each station set up around the loop, where a volunteer will punch your card upon completion of the station. Afterward, you will return to the auditorium to turn in your card, which will be entered into a raffle. There will be warm cider, snacks, and prizes. In the event of inclement weather, the event will be held in the AUDITORIUM.
FREE! Sign up at the Activities Desk.
NATURAL GROCERS – HEALTHY HACKS FOR BLOOD SUGAR: Friday, November 28, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Maintaining healthy blood sugar balance is essential to support attention & focus, a positive mood, and stable energy throughout the day, but major dietary changes can feel overwhelming. In this class, you'll discover simple and effective strategies that can profoundly impact your blood sugar response to the foods you eat—no drastic lifestyle overhaul required. Find balance and feel the difference with these simple changes to optimal health!
FREE. Sign up at the Activities Desk.
SATURDAY NIGHT MONTHLY DANCE with MAVERICK MIKE and sponsored by ARCHWELL HEALTH: Saturday, November 29, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Join Maverick Mike as he plays a mix of classic rock, pop, and country hits. Desserts and refreshments will be served.
COST: Tickets are $7 for residents and $10 for non-residents. Pay at the door.
RESOURCE FAIR with DISTRICT 5 featuring DENVER HUMAN SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS: Thursday, December 4, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Come by for a resource fair featuring various Denver services for older adults, special rebate and financial assistance programs, health and safety support, and more!
FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING: Thursday, December 4, from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. by the GAZEBOS. Join us for a celebratory tree lighting as we welcome the holiday
season! The Windsor Gardens Chorus will perform. Enjoy some hot chocolate and churros courtesy of El Gran Jardin Restaurant. FREE. Sign up at the Activities Desk.
WG DRAMA PERFORMANCES: Friday, December 5, at 6 p.m. and Sunday, December 7, at 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Come and enjoy the Windsor Gardens Drama Group’s two entertaining one-act plays: THE MURDER MANSION: The Murder Mansion is holding its annual convention for mystery lovers, featuring a star-studded lineup of 11 famous detectives, including Sherlock Holmes, Nancy Drew and Miss Marple. The game becomes real when an actual murder takes place, turning all the famous sleuths into suspects. With the world's greatest minds on the other side of the law, can two "unfamous" detectives solve this baffling case?
ALIAS CINDERELLA "A Dick Shamus Mystery”: With his ever-reliable secretary, Effie, at his side, the famously fictional detective, Dick Shamus, follows the trail of a single glass slipper. He needs to interrogate the usual suspects: the cruel stepmother and her resentful daughters, a wooden boy with a penchant for lies, a frustrated Prince Charming, and his servant. The case takes an unexpected turn when Cinderella herself appears in Shamus’s doorway. Her plea—to abandon the search and let her live her life.
COST: Tickets are $5 at the Activities Desk. Please Note: The showtimes are Friday at 6 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m.
WG CHORUS HOLIDAY CONCERT: Wednesday, December 10, at 2 p.m.; Friday, December 12, at 4 p.m.; and Saturday, December 13, at 3 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. The Windsor Chorus will spread holiday cheer with this year’s concert series, “It’s the Most Wonderful Time!” Do you like crooner tunes like Bing and Sinatra sing? Do you prefer the traditional classic melodies, or maybe a rousing spiritual or Hanukkah song? Is "A Charlie Brown Christmas" on your watch list every year? Or maybe you love "The Polar Express" or "Anastasia?" Get your tickets early and bring the grandkids (or great-grands!) along.
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WINDSOR HAPPENINGS continued
CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS:
Celebrate the holiday season with lively and beautiful renditions of the songs you love. And maybe you'll even find a brand-new favorite!
COST: $5 per person. Tickets are available at the Activities Desk.
HANUKKAH PARTY: Wednesday, December 17, at 12 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Social hour, schmoozing, and kosher-style snacks. Following the snacks and schmooze, Cantor Marty Goldstein from BMH-BJ will lead the group in a program of song, candle lighting and a talk on Chanukkah and issues of today.
FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
Wednesday, December 17, from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Bring your favorite homemade holiday cookies, treats or veggies, and we’ll provide the hot chocolate and coffee. Live entertainment will be performed by the Colorado Children’s Chorale. The WG Holiday Lights Contest winners will be announced at the start of the event, and prizes will be awarded.
FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
WG FOOD PANTRY: Windsor Gardens is coming together this holiday season for a neighbors helping neighbors food pantry. Goods will be collected during business hours for two days and then set out
BUS TRIPS
to be collected by anyone who may need/want extra food this holiday season. Stop by and donate to support fellow residents.
FOOD COLLECTION: We will collect nonperishable and shelf-stable food items on Wednesday, December 17, and Thursday, December 18, during business hours between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. at the ACTIVITIES DESK. Acceptable items include, but are not limited to, peanut butter, jelly, pasta, tuna, beef stew, beans, soup, canned fruit and vegetables.
FOOD PICK-UP: Friday, December 19, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. Please note that a pick-up limit may be set based on the quantity of items collected.
BALLY’S CASINO via PREMIER CHARTERS: Tuesday, November 18. The bus will depart from the ADMIN PARKING LOT at 9:20 a.m. and leave the casino at 2:30 p.m. to return. COST: $20 per person at the Activities Desk. Tickets must be purchased prior to the day of departure. To ensure we meet the trip minimum and avoid cancellation, please sign up by Friday, November 7. All riders must sign a bus waiver or update an existing waiver. No refunds will be offered after Friday, November 14.
W G D A N C E S
NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE TICKETS: Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 12, during business hours from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and can be purchased in the Activities Office. You can select your table location, but seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. Ring in 2026 at the annual New Year’s Eve Dance in the WG AUDITORIUM. This year’s event will feature desserts, dancing and live music! Yesterday’s Bacon will perform from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The dessert bar at 8 p.m. will have a variety of cakes, cookies and crème
puffs. A sparkling cider toast will complete the celebration. COST: $12 for residents; $18 for non-residents.
SATURDAY NIGHT MONTHLY DANCE with MAVERICK MIKE and sponsored by ARCHWELL HEALTH: Saturday, November 29, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Join Maverick Mike as he plays a mix of classic rock, pop, and country hits. Desserts and refreshments will be served. COST: Tickets are $7 for residents and $10 for non-residents. Pay at the door.
COST: $5 PER PERSON AT THE DOOR includes a great movie, a small bag of popcorn, soda or water, and candy. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Please, no bills larger than $20. Closed captioning is utilized whenever possible.
THIS MONTH’S MOVIES ARE SPONSORED BY THE GROSSMAN TEAM
FOG OF WAR: Saturday, November 8, at 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. During World War II, Gene, an injured American pilot, and his fiancée, Penny, who works for the OSS, retreat to a remote estate in Massachusetts to visit her family. The OSS assigns Gene to discreetly monitor the family and the nearby area. They begin to suspect there is a Nazi spy hiding among the household, carrying stolen documents meant for Germany. With uncertainty about who to trust and danger lurking in every corner, they must unravel the spy’s identity before the stakes become fatal. Not Rated. Runtime: 1hr 42min.
THE NATURAL: Saturday, November 22, at 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Movie feature in remembrance of Robert Redford. A gifted baseball player gets a second chance at his dream after years away from the game. As he joins a struggling team, his incredible talent reignites hope and captures the public’s attention. Along the way, he faces personal challenges, mysterious past obstacles, and the pressures of fame—all while trying to prove his true potential. Rated: PG. Runtime: 2hr 17min.
CARDS & GAMES GROUPS
MAHJONG CLASSES: Mahjong is a game that exercises your brain! We play the American version at WG. This is a six-week program, and all are invited to attend. Classes continue every Tuesday until December 2 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the CARD ROOM. For more information, contact Patty at 845-709-3400.
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 ALL-PURPOSE 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.
DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Come with a partner. Contact Sharon at 720-539-0575 with any questions.
EUCHRE CLUB meets on Friday mornings from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the ALLPURPOSE ROOM. Bring a quarter.
HAND & FOOT CANASTA meets Saturdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM.
PINOCHLE: FRIDAY NIGHT
PINOCHLE in the ASPEN ROOM at 6 p.m. For more information, call Bert and Katy at 720-413-6627.
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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 ALLPURPOSE ROOM. Rummikub is a tile-based game for three or four players, combining elements of rummy and dominoes. For more information, call Jeanne at 303-885-3216.
SCRABBLE GROUP: Mondays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the CARD ROOM. Join us for this popular crossword board game! Contact Beth Vaden at 303-875-3422 or par4beth@msn.com with any questions.
*NEW* MEDITATION GROUP: A resident is looking to start a new meditation group on Friday afternoons. Take a peaceful pause from the busyness of everyday life and join your neighbors for a guided meditation and gentle mindfulness practice. This meditation group offers a welcoming space to relax, refocus, and nurture inner calm. Together, we’ll explore simple practices that promote peace of mind, better sleep, and emotional well-being. No experience is needed – just an open heart and willingness to slow down. For more information, please reach out to Ingrid at Ingrid-wicker@gmail.com.
AGING WITH ATTITUDE meets every Tuesday, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Imagine transforming agerelated challenges into a vibrant celebration of wisdom and joy. Together, we can turn these challenges into opportunities to share our wisdom and find joy. Our toolbox is full of easy-to-use tools—like writing, drawing, and laughter — ready to spark creativity, confidence and connection. Join us and rediscover how beautiful and meaningful life can be. If you wish to join or have questions, contact Marily at 720-980-3953 or marily60@ gmail.com.
ART CLUB meets on the 1st Friday of the month at 10 a.m. in the ART ROOM. For more information, contact Jan Fitzpatrick at janfitzpatrick44@yahoo.com or Sharalyn Warren at sharalynwarren4@gmail.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 offers a space for socializing while playing pool, an activity that the whole community can enjoy. If you are interested in joining the club or have
questions, text Jeff at 605-261-0603.
BOOK REVIEW CLUB: WG First Friday Book Club meets monthly, October to May, at 11:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. The cost to join is $25 plus a monthly fee for a delicious meal catered by Black-Eyed Pea. You will enjoy social time followed by a talk from a prize-winning Colorado author and have a chance to buy a signed copy of their books. For more information, please contact Charlotte at 253-333-7442.
CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTEERS, WG CHAPTER: Join us on Monday, November 17, at 9:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST as we get ready for the holidays! We will be planning our Annual Holiday Bake Sale and Children’s Hospital Card Sale on Friday, November 21, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. New volunteer members are always welcome. For more information, contact our chapter president, Patsy Krechel, at wgchvolunteers@ gmail.com or 303-807-0111.
DEMOCRATIC CLUB: The next monthly meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 12, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Dana Miller, Co-Lead
of Denver's Immigrant Partnership Team, discuss organizing and showing up for our neighbors.
All are welcome to join us before the meeting for dinner at El Gran Jardin Restaurant at 5 p.m.
EVENING CREATIVES GROUP: Join supportive neighbors every 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month at 5 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Show, express, and explore a variety of creative self-expression. Bring your open mind, positive outlook and curiosity. Contact 2024creatives@gmail.com for more information.
FLAG CORPS AT WG: Are you passionate about our nation’s flag? Do you post the flag for your building? This group is for those with an interest in sharing knowledge and learning about the flags of the U.S. and Colorado, and promoting proper respect for, handling, and display. Join us on the first Monday of every other month at 11 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. The next WG Flag Corps meeting will be on December 1.
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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.
HIGH LINE CANAL CLUB will meet next on Friday, November 21, at 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. 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/FJC MARINES: Tuesday, November 11, at 7 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Call Don Howell at 720-216-0993 or Barry Georgopulos at 303-360-6302 for more information. Once a Marine – Always a Marine.
MARINE LADIES AUXILIARY supports the Marine Corps, Marine families, Wounded Warriors, youth programs, scholarships, and a variety of Marine and veteran-related programs and activities. We are sure there are many eligible ladies (any Marine relation) in Windsor Gardens and would like to welcome you to join us as members of the extended Marine family. We normally meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. Our next meeting will be Tuesday, November 11, at 7 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Call Suzie Georgopulos at 720-717-5028 for more information. Semper Fidelis.
OPTIMIST CLUB will meet next on Tuesday, November 18, at 11:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. We will be hosting the JROTC Oratorical Contest on Thursday, November 20, at 6:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. This year’s topic is the Bill of Rights. Look for our table at this year’s WG Craft Fair on Friday, November 14, and Saturday, November 15. Come visit us in the Colorado Room and check out our selection of gift baskets and so much more!
We are hosting a food drive for the kids and their families of Place Bridge Academy this holiday season. We are collecting nonperishable foods now through November 25. The collection box is located by the fireplace in CENTERPOINT LOBBY.
PAPER CRAFTING CLUB meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the ART ROOM. This group strives to provide a social outlet and a pleasant atmosphere while working 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 CENTERPOINT EAST. All levels are welcome, from beginners to advanced. Bring your paddle if you have one; some are also available for use.
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. For more information about the organization or to nominate a veteran to receive a quilt, please visit QOVF.org.
REPUBLICAN /CONSERVATIVE CLUB meets on the third Tuesday of every month. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, November 18, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. For more information about the club, call Kate Flaharty at 720-261-6872.
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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!
TIME4TAP: Step in time with tap dance. Learn steps, combinations, routines and dances to a variety of music, tempos and styles. Make Time4Tap in the AUDITORIUM on Tuesday mornings. Intermediate/ Advanced class 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: Tuesday, November 25, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. 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, both 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 is a volunteer-led organic garden club. The community gardens are popular, and even with 79 individual garden plots in two locations, you will likely be placed on a waitlist to gain a four-year plot assignment. Applications are available in January. 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. Starting November 21, each Friday meeting will begin at 11:15 a.m.
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, with members taking turns choosing them. No qualifications are needed, just creative folks who enjoy writing and sharing their observations, ideas, and stories.
WINDSORETTES WOMEN'S GOLF LEAGUE: Open to residents or non-resident golfers ages 55 and up. League play starts on the first Wednesday in May and concludes on 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.
FAITH & SPIRITUAL GROUPS @ WG
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.
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, Al-Anon Family Groups can help.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS meets every Tuesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. For more information, please call Beverly at 720-8417814.
NEW LIFE VISION meets every Saturday at 10:30 a.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Living and learning new thought principles.
WINDSOR GARDENS CHURCH (WGC) invites you to their Sunday morning service from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in
SUPPORT GROUPS
LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP will meet in person on Monday, November 17, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Join us in a community with other residents who are experiencing low vision, vision loss, or 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. Call 720-507-2969.
CENTERPOINT. They look forward to meeting you. You can also visit their website at www.windsorgardenschurch.org. For the Zoom Sunday service, use ID = 745 223 1154 and Passcode = 3q64v9
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. The 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. The cost is $60 per hour. Call Zhanna at 720338-3821 to schedule an appointment.
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.
MOUNTAIN MAN FRUITS AND NUTS: Monday, November 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Drop by and check out the assortment of nuts, dried fruits, snacks, chocolates and much more!
SPECIALTY RECYCLING: The second Wednesday of the month from 5:30 p.m. to 5:45 p.m. in the CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Drop off light bulbs (in an easy-tocarry bag), bread tags, brown prescription bottles and caps, and plastic bottle caps for
recycling. All items must be clean and free from dust. Batteries are NOT collected.
WATCH REPAIR SERVICE is available on the first Friday of each month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Services include battery replacement and minor repairs.
XFINITY EDUCATIONAL
TABLE: Wednesday, November 12, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Ask questions about your account or service. Sign up for a 15-min 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, callus/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.
SERVICES & PRODUCTS PRESENTATIONS
DISCLAIMER: Some listings in the following section 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.
MEDICARE PLAN
INFORMATION with MYPLANHELP.
COM: Wednesday, November 12, at 1 p.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. They will also have a table on Mondays, November 17 and December 1, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Go over current coverage and upcoming changes to Medicare with MyPlanHelp. They will highlight competitive options for your coverage and
serve free coffee and donuts. MyPlanHelp provides free annual updates to Medicare information and one-on-one assistance with your plan coverage and options. FREE. Sign up at the Activities Desk.
NAVIGATING MEDICARE
ELECTION PERIOD with KAISER PERMANENTE: Tuesday, November 18, at 12 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. During the Medicare election period from October
15 through December 15, a lot of new rules and information about the 2026 Medicare are coming in. This presentation will provide an overview of what is happening across Colorado and with Medicare programs. There will also be time for a Q&A about Medicare rules and regulations. Free. Sign up at the Activities Desk.
LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS
SENIOR
CITIZENS THANKSGIVING DINNER hosted by the FRATERNAL ORDER OF
THE EAGLES
Saturday, November 22, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. 1151 S. Galena Street, Aurora. This FREE event is open to residents aged 55 and older. No reservations are needed if you plan to attend in person. If you prefer delivery, call before November 12. Please call Barb at 303-690-8418. Feel free to leave a message.
Events under each venue are listed in chronological order.
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 on Tuesdays from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
x Denver Art Museum Works: Tuesday, November 18. Enjoy and discuss works from the Denver Art Museum.
x Pie Party: Tuesday, November 25. Come celebrate fall harvest with a pie party! We'll try a sampling of pies and share our favorite fall memories and pie recipes.
x Art as Action Dance: Tuesday, December 2. This workshop will feature a beginner-friendly class where participants can follow along with different teacher-led movement explorations, letting go of expectations and dancing for fun. No dance experience is needed!
x Colorado Symphony Performance: Tuesday, December 9. Join members of the Colorado Symphony as they share the joy of familiar tunes and timeless classics in an engaging and interactive session.
− OM AWAY FROM HOME MEDITATION: Tuesday, November 25, from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Ross-Cherry Creek Branch Library in the Basement Community Room. Come practice introductory meditation with us. Feel free to bring your own pillow or bench, or use one of our chairs. No experience is necessary.
− DENVER ART MUSEUM: November 8, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver, 720-913-0130.
− DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS: November 28, from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. 1007 York St, Denver, CO 80206.
FAIRMOUNT HERITAGE FOUNDATION EVENTS
Fairmount Cemetery is located at 430 South Quebec Street, and Riverside Cemetery is at 5201 Brighton Boulevard. For more details and tickets, visit the foundation's Eventbrite page: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/ fairmount-heritage-foundation-33389104035.
− FAIRMOUNT CEMETERY VETERANS TOUR: Saturday, November 8, 10 a.m., Ivy Chapel. Join your tour guide for a tour of the Civil War Veterans in the cemetery. FREE.
− THE MAUS TOUR SERIES - THE MAKING OF A MAUSOLEUM: Sunday, November 16, 11 a.m. New tour. Meet on the front steps. Cost: $17.85.
JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OFFERINGS
The JCC is located at 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver, 303-399-2660. Some events require registration at the JCC website: https://www. jccdenver.org/events/. Please direct questions to Blair Becker at bbecker@jccdenver.com.
− MAHJ PLAY AT THE J: Every Tuesday at 12:30 p.m. in the Wolf Room. Free! Register at the JCC website. This group will not meet on September 23.
− SENIOR BOOK CLUB: “The Boy with the Star Tattoo” by Talia Carner. Thursday, November 6, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Wolf Room. Free! Register at the JCC website.
− CURRENT EVENTS & SCHMOOZE: Fridays, November 7, 14, and 21, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. Free! No registration is necessary.
SENIOR PLANET TECH TALKS & EVENTS
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.
− USING THE AIRBNB APP: Thursday, November 6, at 2 p.m. Discover how to use Airbnb as a hotel alternative! This workshop guides you through searching, booking, paying and managing reservations, plus tips to avoid surprises during your stay.
− GROUP TECH TALK – APPLE: Monday, November 10, 3:30 p.m., or Monday, October 13, at 3:30 p.m. Come to our center for this Q&A session to ask your Apple-related questions.
− POETRY SLAM: Wednesday, November 12, at 4 p.m. Join us for a fun and inspiring Poetry Slam just for seniors! Whether you write your own poems or read a favorite, this relaxed event is all about creativity, connection, and self-expression. Led by Senior Planet volunteer and local poet Linda C. Shaw, who will encourage you to be bold, silly, and amazing!
− TECH FOR AGING IN PLACE: Thursday, November 13, at 2 p.m. In this lecture, you'll learn how home assistants, smart appliances, and wearables can save you time and money, help you manage health conditions, and even give you greater peace of mind.
− GMAIL TIPS AND TRICKS: Tuesday, November 25, at 2 p.m. Explore useful Gmail features in this hands-on workshop! Learn spellcheck, formatting, search, signatures, and attachments with demos and practice. Must already have a Gmail address and know how to send and receive emails.
− DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE AND SCIENCE: November 8. Free only from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver. 303-370-6000.
− DENVER ZOO: November 7. Limited number of free day tickets, using a first-
come, first-served online lottery system. Grab your tickets online when they are released 11 days before each Free Day.
− FOUR MILE HISTORIC PARK: Friday, November 28, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 715 S. Forest St., Denver.
Windsor Writers
If I Could Ride a Bullet Train
There is nothing I wouldn’t give if I could ride a bullet train the next time I go to Las Cruces, New Mexico to see my brother. Six hundred fourteen miles of concrete, sky, and sitting in one spot. Except for Raton Pass and Santa Fe, I-25 is basically a straight line. Google says it’s a nine-hour, twenty-six-minute trip. Isn’t Google cute? Apparently, Google never heard of construction crews, blizzards, car problems, freak floods, and highway patrolmen. Getting to Cruces in nine hours and twenty-six minutes is like winning the lottery.
Google then decided to rub my nose in it and informed me that a bullet train would only take 3.095 hours to do the 614 miles. It wasn’t clear if that timing included going over the top of the Sangre de Cristo mountains or through a nonexistent tunnel. No matter. A bullet train is a dream that will never come true for Denver, Las Cruces, or me.
Coming out of Raton Pass, I find it impossible to take in the landscape and not remember all the westerns I saw as a kid. It's too bad that none of the movie makers and scriptwriters ever bothered with the actual history of this land. Or of the people. Had the writers bothered to do a little research, they would have been waist-deep in Oscars.
For instance, in the 15th century, the Conquistadors brought their own version of bullet trains. They were called “horses.” Horses literally changed the course of human history. In terms of “The Common Good” concept, I think it’s fair to say horses win that title, hands down.
The little town of Glorieta, 19 miles north of Santa Fe, is rarely mentioned, but historians call the 1862 battle there, “The Gettysburg of the West.” It played a crucial role in American history when Union soldiers discovered and destroyed the
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Confederate supply train, thus preventing the Confederacy from reaching the Pacific coast. (What say you, Hollywood? Documentary anyone? Anyone? Anyone?)
Onward to Santa Fe with only 284 miles to go! The junipers, ponderosa, pinion pines, and quaking aspens quickly give way to the desert.
This is about the point in this endless day when I start wondering what my brother has done for me lately. Not only that, but he was the most unrepentant little tattletale I’ve ever known. He wouldn’t have lasted five minutes in prison. How much gas do I have left? OK, I’m good. I’m going downhill anyway.
The last town before Las Cruces is Truth or Consequences, a.k.a. Hot Springs. Can you imagine townspeople deciding to change their nice, current name of “Hot Springs” to the name of a TV show? That’s the 1950s for you. I honestly have no idea if that counts as progress or profound regression.
At last! The Organ Mountains, off to the east of Cruces. Coming down I-25 in the late afternoon, just after a little rain shower, the clouds thinning out, revealing once again a cerulean sky, the sweet smell of the creosote bushes, and with the sun at just the right angle, giving the mountains a lavender cast … well, it’s just beautiful.
Finally! I made it! The whole family is in the yard, coming to greet me even before I turn the engine off. We always have a lot of fun, and I always look forward to our get-togethers.
So, would I trade my driving through this land so rich in history, the stark beauty of the high plains, and the incredible expanse of the sky, for a quick trip on a bullet train? You bet your keister I would.
Color Me Autumn by Sandra Windsor
It happens slowly. As September moves day to day, I check for the first speck on my favorite tree. Each year it begins in the same spot. Then, one morning, I see a tiny spot of yellow, just a tease. I clap my hands in joy and expectation. My favorite season has announced itself. In the ensuing days, the spot grows, and, over the next few weeks, the hundreds of leaves reveal their various shades of yellow. This transformation is so quiet and so secretive. How do my leaves know when it’s time?
As a young child, I loved the Labor Day celebrations with the big family picnic, the pre-school shopping for new school clothes, especially new shoes. As the month moved along, fallen leaves covered our sidewalks, making our walk to school noisier as the leaves shuffled beneath our feet, now in shades of yellow, orange and brown. Soon our fathers would be raking the lawns, providing huge piles to run and jump into, filling the air with whoops of joy and dusty clouds.
When my family moved to the farm, autumn was different. It was more about the huge pumpkins we had grown and hayrides in
wagons pulled by tractors. We sang songs, drank apple cider and hot chocolate, celebrating in a new way. For the two years we lived there, it was the time of the year I felt most accepted. Less like the new girl from the city.
In my many moves around the country, I have experienced my favorite season in many ways. When the children were small, we lived in Connecticut for a short time. I remember looking out my kitchen window one morning to see my small red maple tree ablaze. Had it happened overnight, or had I been too busy to notice its changing? While I love the Colorado changes in our aspens and scrub oak, the magnificence of the New England hardwoods cannot be equaled. Brilliant reds, almost burgundy, oranges so bright they seem to be telling us to pause, “look at me.” Brilliance highlighted against the greens of pines and spruce to form a landscape of vivid impressionist paint.
In this colorful season, it’s not only the trees and shrubs that boast their transformation. The wind responds to the earth’s calling, COLOR ME AUTUMN continued on page 39
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GARAGE REASSIGNMENTS
NOTE: All garage/parking space reassignments (sale or rental) must be done through the association office. Unit owners do not own garage stalls; they are attached to a unit. After association approval, unit owners may transfer or acquire the right to use a garage or parking stall.
UNDERGROUND PARKING SPACE FOR RENT, $125/mo. Or Best Offer. Near exit door by bldg. 84, 580 SCS. Richard 719-396-5554.
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
UNIQUE WG CONDO across from community center. Main level 1BR unit close to lobby. Fully updated, w/enclosed, walk-out lanai. Underground garage near entrance. Staging negotiable. $209K. Sellers incl. a CO licensed real estate agent. 571-277-1831.
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.
WANTED
I BUY VINTAGE BASEBALL & SPORTS cards and memorabilia Pre 1980. I also buy music albums, LPs and 45 records. Top dollar paid. Call CJ 303-9168143.
SERVICES
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.
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 720-563-7030.
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.
SERVICES continued
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.
FOR ALL YOUR SEWING & ALTERATION needs, custom made and more. Please call Soledad 303-399-5513 (no texts). WG Resident.
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
CONDO PAINTING: Detailed and Professional! Friendly and Reliable. Please call Bob 720-621-7767.
HOUSECLEANING: I provide all types of cleaning, including bathrooms, bedroom, kitchen. Contact Veronica Peralta 720-387-5426.
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.
PLANT CARE: Watering, replanting, cuttings, vacation care for your indoor plants. Richard 719-396-5554.
AIRPORT TRANSPORTATION TO & FROM DIA. WG Resident providing comfortable, reliable travel. Call Mark 720-210-4276.
HANDYMAN/HELPER – Painting, moving, windows, lights, errands, headlight restoration etc. Windsor resident. Kevin 720-984-2043.
ANA’S HAIR DESIGNS – Color, perms, men & women haircuts. Serving Windsor Gardens since 2018. Call/txt 720-422-1657.
DO YOU NEED A DOG WALKER? Call Sean 303-990-4067. Starting at $20/ per 25 min. References available.
DOG SITTING Reliable, responsible, and dog-loving. Your place or mine (in WG). Dogs only. Call or text Anne 303-332-7641.
BE THE FLOWER YOU ARE – Treat yourself weekly with fresh, dazzling blooms from Grandma’s Vase! Just order, water, and enjoy. Call Grandma Marily 720-980-3953 for your floral magic today!
CAREGIVER WITH 3 YRS EXPERIENCE Alembran 720-400-1434.
LOWE’S ON HAVANA – Need new flooring? Free measure/estimate. Call or text Nate 720-218-4491 \ Allison 303-681-7826.
HOMECARE, COOKING, CLEANING: Fana 720-481-9130.
CAREGIVER, CHORES & MORE – I can help as a CNA or in any other way you need. Personal care, cleaning, shopping, organizing, cooking, filing, sewing, laundry, etc. 12+ experience. Dependable, friendly, trustworthy. References provided upon request. Call Lisa 815-342-6444.
HEADLIGHT RESTORATION – Dirty, foggy headlights? I can clean and buff off to look like new $60 Kevin 720-984-2043.
MASSAGE THERAPIST: 30 yrs exp. $55/hr. in my home here in WG. Call 303880-3907 for an appointment.
CAREGIVER, HELP WITH CLEANING, Cooking, Shopping 303-258-6129.
CAREGIVER 7 YRS EXPERIENCE call Carol 484-686-1351.
DOG WALKING & PET SITTING call Carol 484-686- 1351.
The Windsor Gardens Association, including its board of directors and employees and the Windsor Life staff, are not responsible or liable for any of the services or products advertised in the Windsor Life publication, nor do we endorse any advertisement, product or service. The association recommends that you thoroughly research any product or service and check references prior to hiring any individual or company.
AIR CONDITIONING
Air Conditioner Sales & Service
Tom Grace 2443 S. University #211 303-755-2111 or tmmytomato@aol.com
APPLIANCES
Appliance Repair
Refrigerators, Stoves, Dishwashers, Disposals, Senior Discount Call Dave 303-371-4229
ATTORNEYS
Kirch, Rounds & Bowman PC
Estate Planning/Admin, Real Estate Over 40 yrs combined legal experience www.dwkpc.net 303-671-7726
AUTOMOTIVE
Grease Monkey – Right Next Door! Full serv oil change, Maint/Repair Automatic Car Wash, Self Wash. 9640 E Alameda 303-343-8200 10% off WG
COMPUTERS
Computer & Electronic Help by Stephen College student, grandpa lives in WG Enjoy helping seniors, plus tutoring Low fee 303-330-2272
ISSA/SilverSneakers/CPR&AED Certified Call Marie at 720-280-3333
PETS
Fleur-de-lis-Kitty Care
Cat Care and Claw Trimming fleurkittycare@gmail.com Donna 720-532-1019
PLUMBING
AKAB LLC
Shower valve replacement, facets & toilet. Call for a free est.
Tom G. 720-662-2547
AKAB LLC
Shower valve 1-$675, 2-$1,200 All materials & labor included 720-662-2547 Thomas Guthrie
Gres Plumbing
We are licensed, certified & insured Jesus Martinez – text 720-397-8685
PLUMBING continued
Pipe-N-It LLC
Free Estimates, Insured & Bonded
Over 25 years’ Experience Paul 720-258-5275
VERTEC Plumbing
Great rates. Free Instant Quote
Plumbing and Drain Cleaning
Isaiah & Mark 303-371-3828
Word of Mouth Plumbing
Residential plumbing and repair
Same-day service Call us 720-329-0216
Wright, Wayne
Master Plumber Service and Repair
Kitchen+Bath, Balanced Shower Valves 303-344-2637
REAL ESTATE
Barlow, Chad HomeSmart
ChadBarlowHomeFinder.com 720-422-1979
Braun, Dan
Home Smart of Cherry Creek
Helping buy & sell in WG since 1993 303-883-5881
Coldwell Banker
You have a neighbor in Real Estate Buying? Selling? Call me 4 RE Debby Powell 720-648-3674
Grossman, Amy and Scott
See our Ad-Back Page of Windsor Life www.tourwindsorgardens.com 303-941-9436
Guzman, Carol , CNE, SRES
Your Castle Real Estate, Inc
See my tour ad in Windsor Life 303-929-3157 www.carolguzmanhomes.com
COLOR ME AUTUMN continued from page 35
bringing gentle breezes at first and then, later, as the last of the leaves linger on their stems, the breeze becomes a wind to relieve its last remnants in preparation for winter. Out come the sweaters and jackets.
As if to join in on this magnificent color show, the Colorado sky darkens, not in gray tones but in blues impossible to find on a paint palette or color wheel, forming the dramatic backdrop for those stark white clouds, again emphasizing the softness of this season. As skiers, we would call this a “bluebird day,” one so perfect it just doesn’t get any better.
Now, into October, perhaps my favorite month, I am fully in swing with the transition. The air smells a bit dustier from the drying leaves and vegetation, the wind enters this symphony with some briskness now, and as I walk outside, I taste the preparation for winter, and my body seems to need a bit more rest. This year, in particular, I find myself wanting to synchronize with the natural changes, to embrace and hold the whole spectrum just a bit tighter.
REAL ESTATE continued
Ingebritson, Carolyn, SRES, Realtor Your Castle Real Estate
Call about tours! 303-594-7696 carolyn@theperfectpairhome.com
Metro Brokers-Pete Withers Living and working in Windsor Gardens Get top dollar for your condo. 303-881-7651
Schoenecker & Co.
Knowledgeable and Experienced
Sell Fast for Top Dollar. WG Resident Mike 303-898-3963
SALON
Choppers Full-Service Salon
Perm specials with Ilka Choppers 303-954-8099 Ilka 303-667-2451
TRANSPORTATION
Airport Transportation to & from DIA Comfortable, reliable travel WG resident, affordable rates Mark 720-210-4276
WINDOW CLEANING
Serenity Now Home Services LLC
Window Cleaning to Brighten Your Day Locally Owned, Owner Operated Bob 720-621-7767
WINDOW FASHION
Alfa Blinds, Blinds by Tomorrow
At Alfa Blinds we Make, Install Repair & Clean Blinds by Tomorrow 303-366-9266, 60 S. Havana St, #608
2. Few entertainers achieve EGOT status. What does EGOT mean?
3. What rock singer is called “The Boss”?
4. What crop is the highest in calories per acre?
5. What state has the only diamond mine in the U. S. that is open to the public?
Answers for Trivia
Monthly Team Trivia
Join us for team-Trivia. Bring your own team or join a team on the third Friday of each month. Details in the Windsor Happenings section. Everyone is welcome! It’s all about FUN!
