April 2024

PRESIDENT’S PEN

Bobbie Mays, Board President

I recently tested an AI app. I asked about HOA amenities as our amenities are a frequent topic of conversation. I found the term “amenity” has several related meanings: Comfort and Convenience: Amenities can enhance comfort, convenience and enjoyment.

Real Estate Value: Amenities affect the attractiveness and increase the value of a property.

Amenities contribute significantly to a property’s value. Buyers and tenants often consider these features when evaluating real estate options. Fortunately, Windsor Gardens has several desirable amenities. Real estate professionals and others familiar with our community frequently highlight these amazing opportunities to their clients and friends.

Our amenities are what make Windsor Gardens Windsor Gardens. Our name references the beautiful gardens and other landscaping gracing the 143 acres within our borders. We are known for our magnificent garden displays and holiday decorations. Two community garden areas are available to those interested in getting their hands in the soil.

Our two swimming pools are a big draw, and many enjoyed last year’s pool parties. Our sauna and therapy pool are also popular attractions.

PRESIDENT'S PEN continued on page 4 April 2024 Volume 22, Issue 4

2024 Board Officers & Committees Association Contacts

Executive Committee

y Bobbie Mays, President

y Dean Deverick, Vice President

y Mike Lopez, Treasurer

y Carol Brooks, Secretary Appeals Committee

y Dean Deverick, Chair

y Michael Powl, Board

y Shirley Cox, Resident

y Tammy Felker, Resident

y Gary Roll, Resident

Architectural Review Committee

y Gay Ann Ost, Chair

y Michael Powl, Board

y Ron Baldwin, Resident

y Jolene Cranston, Resident

y Catherine Elliott, Resident

y Nona Warburton, Resident

y Beverly Williams, Resident

Auditing Committee

y Dennis Knight, Chair

y Dean Deverick, Board

y Debra Adams, Resident

y Susan Adamson, Resident

y Jeanne Lee, Resident

y Lida Preston, Resident

y Bev Thomas, Resident Board Election Committee

y Carol Brooks, Chair

y Mike Lopez, Board

y Donna Sanford, Resident

y Bev Thomas, Resident

y Beverly Williams, Resident

Building Representative Zone Committee (BRZC)

Carol Brooks & Donna Sanford, Co-Chairs

Zone 1: Shari Swickard

Zone 2: Barbara Penn

Zone 3: Jerry Powers

Zone 4: Kathy Young

Zone 5: Lisa Davis

Zone 6: Barbara Ellis

Zone 7: Susan Bretschneider Community Life Committee

y Gay Ann Ost, Chair

y Dennis Knight, Board

y Kristin Brotherton, Resident

y Kathy Callender, Resident

y Jolene Cranston, Resident

y Mark Euler, Resident

y James Keyworth, Resident

y Eydie McDaniel, Resident

y Judy Tauchen, Resident Employee Relations/Safety Committee

y Dean Deverick, Chair

y Gay Ann Ost, Board

y Ginny Cox, Resident

y Lisa Davis, Resident

y Sylvia Francis, 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 Michael Powl, Board Member

y Ron Baldwin, Resident

y Kristin Brotherton, Resident

y Jolene Cranston, Resident

y Catherine Elliott, Resident

y Judy Tauchen, Resident

Finance Committee

y Mike Lopez, Chair

y Michael Powl, Board

y Phyllis Davis, Resident

y Mark Euler, Resident

y Patsy Krechel, Resident

y Lida Preston, Resident

y Terry Sprague, Resident Governing Documents Review Ad Hoc Committee

y Dennis Knight, Chair

y Mike Lopez, Board

y Shirley Cox, Resident

y Jan Sheppard, Resident

y Charles Silverman, Resident Insurance Committee

y Mike Lopez, Chair

y Carol Brooks, Board

y Susan Bretschneider, Resident

y Jolene Cranston, Resident

y Barbara Ellis, Resident

y Joseph Hayashi, Resident

y Martin Langley, Resident Long-Range Planning & Innovation Committee

y Dean Deverick, Chair

y Michael Powl, Board

y Kathy Callender, Resident

y Mark Euler, Resident

y Donna Fisher, Resident

y Brenda Sanders, Resident

y Alyson Shupe, Resident

y Marcy Smith, Resident

y John Young, Non-Resident Owner

y Bill Walsh, Employee Policy Committee

y Michael Powl, Chair

y Dennis Knight, Board

y Debe Alikchihoo, Resident

y Shirley Cox, Resident

y Janis Mayer, Resident

y Jan Sheppard, Resident

y Charles Silverman, Resident Public Relations Committee

y Dennis Knight, Chair

y Gay Ann Ost, Board

y Susan Bretschneider, Resident

y Lydia "Penelope" Hodge, Resident

y Jeanne Lee, Resident

y Edna "Nan" Wigington, Resident

y Kathy Young, Resident Revenue Exploration Ad Hoc Committee

y Mike Lopez, Chair

y Dean Deverick, Board

y Donna Fisher, Resident

y Howard Fistell, Resident

y Alyson Shupe, Resident

y Brenda Sanders, Resident

y Elaine Wilson, Resident Underground Garage Subcommittee

y Gay Ann Ost, Chair

y Carol Brooks, Board

y Barbara Dey, Resident

y Camella "Candy" Ford, Resident

y Virginia "Gini" Hansen, Resident

y Reuel Hunt, Resident

y William Laub, Resident

y Roni Reynolds, Resident

y Jan Sheppard, Resident

ADMINISTRATION ––

303-364-7485

Regular Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

General Manager: Rebecca Zazueta, email: rzazueta@wgamail.com

Business Manager: Tammy Tafoya-Paredes, email: ttafoya@wgamail.com

Community Administrator: Patricia Frawley, email: pfrawley@wgamail.com

Policy & Modifications: Katie Monasmith, email: kmonasmith@wgamail.com

Office Manager: Liz Nickel, email: lnickel@wgamail.com

Administrative Assistant: Estephany Vela, email: evela@wgamail.com

Receptionists: Carol Redd, email: credd@wgamail.com

Accounting Manager: Debra Ford, email: dford@wgamail.com

Accountant: Kimberly Hernandez, email: khernandez@wgamail.com

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COMMUNITY RESPONSE ––

303-364-4924

communityresponse@wgamail.com

Chief of Community Response: Chris Scovil, email: cscovil@wgamail.com

Dispatcher: Nayeli Aguirre, email: naguirre@wgamail.com

FACILITIES MAINTENANCE ––

Manager: Bill Walsh, email: bwalsh@wgamail.com

GROUNDS MAINTENANCE

Supervisor: Dana Cusack, email: dana@wgamail.com

COMMUNITY LIFE

Community Life Manager: Cari Ervin, email: cervin@wgamail.com

ACTIVITIES

303-364-9141

Activities Director: Steve Follweiler, email: sfollweiler@wgamail.com

Asst. Activities Director: Tessa Post, tpost@wgamail.com

Activities Admin. Assistant: Karen Arellano, email: karellano@wgamail.com

GOLF SHOP & COURSE

303-366-3133

Golf Manager: Joey Schlueter, email: jschlueter@wgamail.com

BOARD OF DIRECTORS board@wgamail.com

President: Bobbie Mays

Vice Pres.: Dean Deverick

Treasurer: Mike Lopez

Secretary: Carol Brooks

Asst. Treasurer: Gay Ann Ost

Asst. Secretary: Michael Powl

Director-at-Large: Dennis Knight

WINDSOR LIFE: THE NEWS OF WINDSOR GARDENS

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Windsor Gardens Association

595 South Clinton Street Denver, CO 80247 303-364-7485 www.windsorgardensdenver.org

NOTE: Not all of the committees meet every month.

Attend in Person: Most meetings will be in the Colorado Room with exceptions noted below.

Join by Phone via Zoom: Phone option available for many committee meetings. Call 720-928-9299 at the time of the meeting and use the meeting ID and passcode provided with the individual meetings in the below schedule.

Join Online via Zoom: Online option available for many committee meetings. Go to www.zoom.com. Click “Join a meeting” and enter the meeting ID and passcode provided with the individual meetings in the below schedule.

COMMUNITY MEETINGS

Donuts with Donna Thursday, April 25, 10 a.m. In person in CenterPoint.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Auditing Committee Thursday, April 11, 9 a.m.

In person in the Colorado Room.

Board Monthly Meeting Wednesday, April 24, 9:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 895 2175 9400 Passcode: 853048

Building Rep Zone Committee Thursday, April 11, 11 a.m.

Meeting ID: 818 0099 3232 Passcode: 921917

Community Life Committee Wednesday, April 10, 12:30 p.m.

Meeting ID: 871 7663 1680 Passcode: 853108

Entrance Tower Ad Hoc Committee Thursday, April 18, 10 a.m.

Meeting ID: 840 6533 8769 Passcode: 006397

Finance Committee Tuesday, April 16, 3 p.m.

Meeting ID: 821 9867 9728 Passcode: 589539

Long-Range Planning & Innovation Tuesday, April 9, 2 p.m.

Meeting ID: 874 9363 2925 Passcode: 629902

Policy Committee Wednesday, April 10, 10 a.m.

Meeting ID: 838 8202 8786 Passcode: 433854

Public Relations Committee Thursday, April 4, 9:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 872 1897 8564 Passcode: 656939

Revenue Exploration Ad Hoc Committee Thur., April 11, 3 p.m.

Meeting ID: 813 5298 0997 Passcode: 323302

Underground Garage Sub-Committee Wed., April 17, 2 p.m.

Meeting ID: 836 7860 4952 Passcode: 399281

Association Offices Closed

Memorial Day Monday, May 27, 2024

Independence Day Thursday, July 4, 2024

Labor Day Monday, September 2, 2024

Thanksgiving Thursday, November 28, 2024

Friday, November 29, 2024

Christmas Tuesday, December 24, 2024

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

New Year's Day Wednesday, January 1, 2025

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WGA Annual Budget Questions and Answers – Visibility

Firstly, I must say how disappointed I was at the annual budget meeting held on February 27, 2024. Attendees were given a package as they arrived, including an agenda for the meeting, which laid out the evening’s topics. The third topic on the agenda was the "2024-2025 Budget Presentation & Working Capital Declaration Amendment Information" with "Answers to Budget Questions Submitted in Writing." Shortly after the budget presentation topic, the presentation moved to the "Electronic Ballot Vote Instructions." After this topic was discussed, a statement was made that the "Answers to Budget Questions Submitted in Writing" would be pushed to the last item on the agenda. This agenda change was done without any discussion with the attendees, so what was the purpose of distributing the agenda?

The main reason I attended the meeting was to hear the answers to the questions that were submitted. This brings me to my second topic: answers to questions. I have copied and pasted portions of the question and answer from the PowerPoint presentation (due to size limitations) from the meeting.

Question: “The 2024-2025 Operating Budget Summary lists two incomes for the community center totaling $883,683 combined. Expenses for the community center are forecast to be $799,938. What compromises these expenses? …”

Answer: “…Year-end community center expenses for fiscal year end 2024 are $799,938. The difference between the income and LETTERS continued on page 4

PRESIDENT'S PEN continued from page 1

The Emerald Greens Golf Course and Shop attract our resident golfers and other golfers from nearby communities. Did you know the golf shop now offers cold drinks and snacks for sale? We invite golfers and non-golfers alike to stop by and see what tempts you. It has been a struggle in the past for the restaurant owners in our community to continue operating. However, some appreciate that a place to eat exists here, influencing their choice of WG as their new home.

There is a wide variety of free classes for residents. Many other activities, including dances, movies, concerts, and other entertainment, are well-attended. Many clubs and groups, including faith-based groups, meet here.

LETTERS continued from page 3

the activities department expenses provides for a positive net income of $84,815.”

Your answer did not address the question. Not answering a question directly suggests a lack of visibility. As a diligent payer of my monthly HOA fees, I think I should know what my funds are used for.

Thomas Smyth

Response to “WGA Annual Budget Questions and Answers – Visibility”

Thank you for your feedback regarding the annual meeting format and agenda. I appreciate that you attended the meeting and were interested in the presentation’s question and answer portion. We will keep your note in mind as we plan for future meetings.

After re-reading the original question and my response, I agree I did not provide much detail regarding the community center fee inclusions. This was more of an attempt to keep things simple, not at all to avoid transparency. For additional clarity on the community

Windsor Gardens is all about amenities, amenities, and more amenities. Residents only need to read Windsor Life to see the opportunities that await them. center expenses, the $799,938 helps cover all expenses related to the community center. This includes community center staff salaries for the activities department, including the instructors for fitness and art classes, worker’s compensation expenses, insurance benefits and other payroll burdens. Additionally, this account includes all community center maintenance, parts and materials needed for repairs, IT services, software, internet, dish network, and janitorial expenses. Also included in this account are expenses related to all the activities. Entertainment contracts, supplies for ticketed and free events and miscellaneous class expenses are expensed here. The community center utilities are also expensed to this account. Lastly, the community center expenses include everything related to the operation of the guest unit, fitness center, indoor pool, therapy pool, saunas and outdoor pool.

General Manager Rebecca Zazueta

WG Board in Motion

On March 6, 2024, the WG Board of Directors approved an electronic motion to authorize approval of the Verizon cellular network contract with a total cost of $244,900.79 after successful completion of the indemnification provision.

On March 26, 2024, the board approved an electronic motion to accept the insurance premium package as submitted by Cherry Creek Insurance Group (CCIG) in the amount of $2,332,281.54, and to add a $2 million excess Directors & Officers coverage at a cost of $31K, a $2 million pollution and hazardous materials coverage not to exceed $36K, and to add a $1 million active assailant coverage at a cost of $33K. The total estimated premium is $2,432,399.04. Staff will work with CCIG to determine special events coverage needs for the golf and activities department.

During an executive session on March 27, 2024, the board decided to stop publication of letters to the editor regarding smoking and to not pursue possible amendments to the smoking policy.

At their regular board meeting on March 27, 2024, the board approved the following:

ƒ A Community Life Committee motion to allow staff and the activities department to facilitate community picnics with the Community Life Committee’s involvement with marketing and support as needed.

ƒ An Employee Relations Committee motion to approve the worker's compensation renewal package as presented at a cost of $103,158.00.

ƒ An Entrance Tower Ad Hoc Committee motion to keep the existing tower in place.

ƒ Several Finance Committee motions:

Motion to transfer $279.112.95 to the capital reserve account. The transfer amount was amended to reflect accurate cash balances at the end of the fiscal year.

Motion to transfer $201,902.75 to the tax reserve account. Motion to transfer $196,957.00 to the capital reserve account. This transfer represents the March 2024 insurance loan payment from the operating account.

Motion to proceed with funding the insurance loan premium for fiscal year 2024-2025 at a cost that does not exceed the budget of $2.6 million and to make available and transfer funds from the Charles Schwab investment account to the CIT reserve account to pay the insurance premium.

ƒ A Long-Range Planning and Innovation Committee motion to not spend association funds on removing the glue from the concrete of the building side entrances and to leave the side entrances as they are.

ƒ A motion to accept the resignation of Charles McDonald from the Community Life Committee.

ƒ A motion to approve the appointment of James Keyworth to the Community Life Committee.

ƒ A motion to approve a request for an occupancy exception.

From the General Manager

From Rebecca Zazueta

LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST COLORADO HOAS THAT OBTAINED LOANS UNDER THE PAYROLL PROTECTION PROGRAM DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

An individual from Florida filed a lawsuit against twenty-five HOAs in Colorado, alleging that the HOAs were not qualified to apply for or obtain federal relief through Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. These loans were established by the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act), passed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Windsor Gardens is one of the 25 associations named in this lawsuit. This is an insured matter

New Speed Limit Signs Installed

under the association’s directors’ and officers’ coverage, and defense counsel has been assigned to represent the association. On March 19, defendants submitted a motion to dismiss to the U.S. District Court for Colorado. On April 1, the plaintiff, through his counsel, indicated an intent to dismiss all defendants in the case. At this time, the association’s defense counsel is working on a joint motion to dismiss to be filed with the Court.

UPDATES FROM COUNCILWOMAN SAWYER

Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer attended the March 20 Building Representatives Committee meeting. She announced that the new speed limit signs have been installed in Windsor Gardens, showing the 20 miles per hour speed limit. The signs are located at the three entrances to the community. The city council passed this change in ordinance in late 2021. We have been waiting for the posted speed limit in the community to reflect this reduced speed limit since that time.

The new signs are a reminder and an opportunity for all drivers within Windsor Gardens to support this ordinance change that was intended to make neighborhood streets safer. It is officially time to slow down WG! Let’s all make the effort to keep our speed to no more than 20 miles per hour within WG.

Plans for Repaving Dayton Street with Added Traffic Calming Measures

Councilwoman Sawyer also reported that Dayton Street is scheduled to be repaved at the end of 2024, but budget cuts may move it to 2025. When the street is repaved, traffic calming measures will be added, including a pedestrian island surrounded by bollards, allowing easier access across Dayton Street at E. Center Avenue.

Reporting Illegal Parking

To report illegal parking on Dayton Street or other city streets, residents should call 720-913-1600 for right-of-way enforcement. Councilwoman Sawyer acknowledged that only one person with the sheriff's department is on duty to respond to right-of-way enforcement at any given time. The city is working on this staffing issue.

BUDGET RATIFICATION

The 2024-2025 association budget was ratified and took effect on April 1. The budgeting process took the better part of three months, requiring a lot of time and energy from staff, committees and board members. Special thanks to all owners who participated and to those of you who attended or reviewed the annual meeting presentation.

By now, owners should have received the notice of their new HOA assessment amount by mail. If you use ACH payments

through the association, your monthly amount will be updated automatically and withdrawn from your bank account as usual. Payment coupons were mailed to owners who do not use ACH. Please ensure that you include the monthly coupon with your check each month. If you use bill pay through your bank, please update the amount to be paid each month and ensure that your WG account number is listed on the check sent by your bank each month.

ELECTRONIC VOTING PROCESS

As a money-saving effort, a decision was made to transition the electronic voting process from Vote.now to the Pilera system for the recent budget and proposed declaration amendment ballot vote. Vote.now expenses were approximately $8,000 for each of the two ballot votes held in 2023. This cost included the mailing to owners completed by Vote.now on behalf of the association. In contrast, the Pilera system expenses plus the expenses for the associationmanaged mailing for the most recent ballot vote are estimated to be $4,000. The decision to make this change occurred before it was known that the proposed declaration amendment would be included on the ballot. Adding the declaration amendment made the ballot format more complicated.

Pilera offers many positive features. Our staff uses Pilera daily as messaging software to notify residents of water shutoffs, maintenance issues and emergencies. The owner database is already in place and kept current as occupancy changes occur. Also, the association prefers to manage the mailing legally required when a ballot vote is announced, whereas, with Vote.now, the

mailing was managed out of state and included in their service. Finally, the Pilera system allows the administrator to see up-to-date voting results while protecting the integrity of the voting details. This allowed us to share the voting status with the community during the voting period, ultimately increasing voting participation.

Unfortunately, the Pilera system did not provide the ease of voting that many owners appreciated with Vote.now. For some, logging in with a password was challenging and finding the ballot on the toolbar was not intuitive. Negotiating three different ballots instead of one was cumbersome, and signing the ballot added an unnecessary challenge. Also, the system did not adequately support owners with multiple units.

We learned a lot from this experience, which will help us evaluate how to proceed with the next electronic ballot vote. The association has a strong business relationship with Pilera, and their software developers are reviewing our feedback. They may be able to

From the General Manager

ELECTRONIC

VOTING PROCESS

address our concerns with the voting software, and we may try their services again.

Voting is an important owner responsibility at Windsor Gardens, and our goal will be to make voting as easy as possible as we move forward. However, the decision to act and vote rests with each owner. Those who do not vote are not allowing their voices to be heard. And the association wants to hear from owners. Only 49% of owners participated in this last ballot vote, even with paper ballots being readily available for owners to execute, regular Pilera updates and messages, and information about the ballot vote being distributed well in advance by mail and included in Windsor Life. As such, we do not believe that the lack of voting is completely related to challenges with electronic voting.

The association brings important issues to the owners that will shape the future of the community. Without owner involvement, there are limitations on the actions that can be taken and the progress that

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

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can be made. WG is a special community, and all owners benefit from its success. Financial stability is critical to this success. While the proposed working capital declaration amendment did not pass, nearly 85% of the owners who did vote voted in favor of the amendment, with 1318 total votes and 1117 votes in favor. This indicates that those who chose to vote are strongly in favor of this change. Yet state law requires at least 51% of the ownership to approve the amendment for it to become effective. The 51% approval requirement at WG is equal to 1,372 affirmative votes. We need a larger percentage of owners to participate and vote for future progress to be possible. In the coming months, the board will discuss the next steps and whether the working capital fund is worth pursuing further.

A special thanks to all owners who participated and voted and to everyone who helped spread the word and encouraged neighbors to vote!

MAINTENANCE & GROUNDS UPDATES

‚ Underground Garages Project: The work at underground garage 26 where the additional cables are being repaired is nearly complete. The construction crew has moved to underground garage 24.

New gas lines were installed at buildings 64 and 84. These are the 4-inch lines that run from the meter to the building. The old lines were severely rusted.

Drain spouts have been added near building 84 to assist with getting water off the roof of the parking structure as quickly as possible.

The work has just started near building 58. A trench has been dug near that area. There are approximately 6 broken tendons. For underground garage 24, six people were notified that their vehicles needed to be removed and supports have been installed where work is in progress.

‚ Technology Project: The Verizon contract is signed, and the site survey and design are next to be completed.

‚ Statue Repairs: The entrance tower ad hoc committee met in March and decided to keep the existing tower and evaluate improvements at their next meeting.

‚ Sewer Line Repairs: In March, a new main sewer line for building 82 was installed. It runs from the end of building 84 all the way to the main tap on Clinton Street. A new two-way cleanout was installed on the line.

‚ Administrative Building: A new rooftop unit and a water fountain were installed.

‚ Guest Unit: Replacement furniture and décor were purchased to refresh the unit. Delivery is scheduled for early April with installation after the carpet is replaced.

The current guest unit furniture is for sale on Facebook Marketplace. We sold the counter barstools. We did not sell couches and have had inquiries on the beds but can’t sell them until the unit is empty for repairs.

‚ Restaurant: We have researched restaurant barstool replacements, obtained fabric samples and ordered a chair sample.

‚ Fitness Center: This fiscal year's equipment order was submitted and delivery will be in conjunction with flooring delivery and installation. ETA is pending.

HALLWAY CARPET REPLACEMENT

‚ Building 4 is complete. Building 2 is complete with trim installation nearly complete. Building 12 has been added to the schedule.

PAINT DEPARTMENT

‚ Hallway Painting Project: Building 20 is complete. Building 11 is in progress. Building 19 is next and building 54 has been added to the schedule.

‚ Other Projects: Buildings 26, 27 and 57 have been added to the schedule for exterior building painting weather permitting.

Dayton Street Pipe Rehabilitation Project Update

As part of ongoing and routine wastewater treatment system maintenance, Metro Water Recovery is rehabilitating corroded pipe segments within Aurora, including on Dayton Street. Metro Water

Recovery updated Windsor Gardens on their work on Dayton Street. Progress on the second half of the work was delayed due to permitting disputes with Denver. As a result, work began again in the last week of March to build the bypass piping from Alton Way to Alameda Avenue on Dayton Street. The rehabilitation work is scheduled to begin Monday, April 1, and will likely finish around April 10. Cleanup and removal of equipment will follow and will probably take about a week. Ingress and egress points into Windsor Gardens should not be affected, but traffic control will be present, similar to the first half of the work.

Down to Earth

From Dana Cusack, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

JAPANESE BEETLE MANAGEMENT

Some of our dog walkers and probably others of you have noticed the grounds crew applying a white powder to the grass areas. We are applying Milky Spore, a bacteria and pest control product used to control Japanese beetle larvae. It is considered one of the best methods of managing this insect. After the larvae eat the bacteria, their body fluids turn milky, and they die, releasing even more bacterial spores into the soil. Japanese beetle larvae are the only organisms known to be susceptible to this disease, and as long as they are present in the soil, the bacterium will grow in numbers, lasting in the soil for up to ten years. On the Windsor Gardens grounds, the most recent spore application was our third, at approximately $1,000 per application, and will probably be enough to cover the 80 or so acres we maintain. This summer, we will also use a new beneficial soil fungus called Etomix that attacks

adult beetles. It contains four beneficial fungi that work their way into the beetles, killing them slowly.

The best part about both products is that they pose no threat to humans, pets, pollinators or other animals. The treatments can be used in vegetable gardens without any concern of damage or contamination. We invented our own applicator for the milky spores, a small coffee can with ten small holes drilled into it, which is attached to a stick. When it is tapped on the ground, about a quarter teaspoon of spore is placed every four feet. We will use a spray tank to directly apply the soil fungus to the adult beetles’ outer skeleton. Hopefully, these pest management tools will economically control the damage to our landscape plants, flowers and trees in 2024.

Denver Street Sweeping Season Begins

The city of Denver's street sweeping season started Monday, April 1. Check the red and white signs on the streets for parking restrictions and move your vehicle on street sweeping day to avoid a citation.You can also look up street sweeping schedules and sign up for email/text reminders at www.pocketgov.com. The street sweeping season runs April through November.

ALL TIME CLOCK REPAIR

6405 E. Colfax (Just west of Monaco)

303-333-8778

Ä Clock Repair is the only thing we do (No Sales).

Ä Same location since 1974.

Ä Dependable service on most types of clocks.

Ä Specializing in Antique Clocks.

Ä Free Estimates in Shop - Fair Prices.

Ä Service center for Seth Thomas, Howard Miller and Sligh.

Ä We make house calls.

Hours: Tuesday thru Friday: 10 to 5

Saturday: 10 to 2

Closed Sunday & Monday

Japanese beetle larvae.

Maintenance Matters

From Bill Walsh, Facilities Manager

PIPES: HOW DO I KNOW WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR?

Many Windsor Gardens owners are surprised that they are responsible for maintaining and repairing certain pipes within the walls of their units. When pipes are covered with drywall, it can be a bit confusing.

Association policy states that the owner is responsible for any piping that supplies or drains a single unit or fixture in that unit. The association maintains all the main or common lines that supply or drain more than one unit. Any pipe that branches into a single unit from the main drain line is the unit owner’s responsibility.

Let’s look at an example. A unit has a slow-draining bathroom sink. It can take several minutes to drain the basin. It’s easy to assume that anything clogging that drain went into the sink first,

so whatever is causing the problem came from that fixture or unit. The unit owner is responsible for clearing the blockage in that drain. The owner calls several plumbers to fix the slow sink drain, but the plumbers refuse to run a drain snake in the line because the lines are rumored to be very worn and delicate. And, yes, this is true in many cases. If the plumber tries to force a drain snake down the line, it can rupture that pipe. Another reason for ruptured sink pipes is that people have used drain cleaning products over the years, which causes corrosion in this relatively level horizontal pipe. [For more information on safely unclogging drains, see the article below, “Drains Running Slow?”]

Luckily, the line can be replaced. The drainpipe is typically about 32 inches long before reaching a main or common drain line. Although replacing it may seem like a huge undertaking, it’s not terribly complicated or time-consuming. It will require some drywall removal and, in some cases, some tile removal, but most plumbers can knock it out fairly efficiently. In the photo to the left, you can see a bathroom drainpipe in a unit that was being remodeled. One of the other issues we see is corrosion of bathtub or shower p-traps, which then leak. Typically, these p-traps are in the ceiling of the unit below yours. This can lead to frustration because the owner of a leaking pipe does not know it's leaking until it shows in the ceiling of the unit below. These types of issues are never welcome, but we see neighbors working these problems out with cooperation and understanding.

DRAINS RUNNING SLOW?

The number one slow drain complaint is about the bathroom sink. Back in the old days, people used to leave the faucet running during their morning routine, shaving, brushing their teeth, brushing their hair, and washing their hands. But nowadays, we are taught to shut the faucet off and only rinse down as needed. Also, keep in mind we are working with modern low-flow faucets that emit very little water volume.

If you consider the ratio of products forced down the drain that were once solid, such as toothpaste, you can understand why the drain slows down after an amount of time. If the toothpaste isn’t completely dissolved, it hardens and sets up in the pipe, along with shaving cream and soap, and the main offender, HAIR. If you take a small Dixie cup, add some hair from your hairbrush, knead in a dab of toothpaste, add some shaving cream, and then let dry for 8 hours, you will have the world’s strongest goop. Now imagine all that going down into that 1 ¼” drain line day after day. It adds up.

and effective at about $3.50. If drains are regularly maintained with a Zip-It, they will not become a problem. (Look up “ZIP-IT” on YouTube online for more information.)

I received an email once where a resident touted pouring two bottles of Drano down her sink and then saw no improvement in the performance of the drain. This was not a good thing to do. Drano and other acidic products will eat the copper drainpipes and, in some cases, completely dissolve the pipe. The improper use of Drano over the years has corroded our pipes to the point that informed plumbers will not service a drain issue for fear of pushing through the wall of the drainpipe. We commonly see completely rotted-out drainpipes inside the wall.

Please do not use drain “clearing” products that are acidic or alkaline, and don’t mix baking soda and vinegar in your pipes. Instead, there are biological products (such as Bio-Clean) that are enzyme- or bacteria-based and safe for pipes – they are actual living microbes that eat sludge. These products can work but are slow and can be rendered useless by anti-bacterial soaps. If you use these microbe products, don’t use anti-bacterial or chlorinebased cleaners and be patient as the microbes take some time to work.

Normally, a blockage is within the first six inches of the drain opening and can be cleared with a drain-clearing tool called Zip-It. Zip-It and a handful of other similarly named DIY drain cleaning devices are cheap, safe, easy

These same principles can be applied to your tub and shower drains, which are usually blocked with hair. They are almost always blocked within 6 inches of the drain opening and can be effectively maintained with a Zip-It-type product.

Reminders in Honor of Earth Day, April 22

How You Can Help Reduce Solid Waste

From www.epa.gov, Together We Can Make a Difference

IN STORES

9 Shop for products made with recycled materials.

9 Buy items with less packaging.

9 Buy refillable, reusable containers.

9 Bring your own bags to the store.

9 Buy only what you need or know you will use (applies to food too).

AT HOME

9 Use bags that you already have in your home and recycle bags

9 Ask to be removed from paper mailing lists.

9 Don't throw anything away that can be reused or repaired.

9 For unwanted, used electronics, try upgrading the device to continue using it. Otherwise, donate or recycle it (but not in the WG recycle bins).

9 Print on both sides of paper (and use recycled paper)

3 Basic Recycling Rules

From Waste Management, Recycle Right®, www.wm.com.

Knowing these rules and putting them into practice will help you recycle more efficiently and will help to ensure everything that makes it into your bin finds a second life.

RULE 1

Recycle bottles, cans, paper and cardboard.

RULE 2

Keep

Illegal Dumping in Recycling Bins Continues

Remodeling season is underway, and illegal dumping continues at the WG recycling bins. The association is charged a fee when the recycling bins are contaminated with prohibited items. All owners are responsible for notifying and following up with their contractors to ensure appliances and remodeling debris are not placed in the bins.

If you witness illegal dumping, contact the community response department at 303364-4924. They will generate a report and initiate covenant enforcement. The association has a record of which units are being remodeled and can potentially track down who dumped an appliance or remodeling debris. NOT

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Dear Cop Shop:

Community Response Activities, March 1 through March 31, 2024

The Cop Shop at WG

CALLING IN SUSPICIOUS BEHAVIOR

I saw someone I thought was trying to get into a car that didn’t belong to them. What should I do in a case like that?

Unsure

Dear Unsure:

First, thanks for being observant about your surroundings. Second, do not approach the person. You cannot know if they are armed or what their state of mind might be. If something is happening at the moment, call 911. Be prepared to answer questions. You will need to provide the address; a description of the vehicle and where it is parked, including color, make and model; what behaviors the individual is exhibiting that lead you to believe it’s not their vehicle; and a description of the individual, including height, clothing, hair color, complexion, and any bags or tools they have. If answering questions seems like a waste of time, it isn’t. You are providing vital information to the responding officers as they move toward the incident. The call taker is constantly updating the system as you talk as well as adding any available information from previous calls. Your eyes and ears can make a difference.

If you walk away after seeing something and decide to call later, call the non-emergency number, but know that there is little that can be done after the fact, as the individual will likely be gone.

The Cop Shop

If needed, the non-emergency police number is 720-913-2000 and the District 3 Police Department is 720-913-1300. Leetsdale Cop Shop is also available at 303-329-0500 (call or text) or e-mail us at leetsdalecopshop@hotmail.com.

Upcoming New Resident Orientations

The association's administrative office will be holding several new resident orientation meetings this month. One session via Zoom and the others in-person in the administrative office.

Please call 303-364-7485 for availability and to make an appointment for either an in-person or Zoom orientation.

IN-PERSON ORIENTATIONS

Thursday, April 11, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Tuesday, April 16, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 25, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 30, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Where: Administrative Office, 595 S. Clinton St.

Welcome to Our New Neighbors

ZOOM ORIENTATION

Tuesday, April 9, 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.

WG Welcome Packet Online

At the association website (www. windsorgardensdenver.org), under the Resource Center tab, you can access the WG welcome packet with the orientation booklet and several forms, including:

ƒ EDS form

ƒ Emergency Medical Data Form

ƒ ACH form

ƒ How to Pay Your HOA Assessment via E-check or Credit Card Tutorial

ƒ Pilera Communication Form

"Lilies"

Donna Bowman is a second-generation owner at Windsor Gardens and has taken advantage of all the art classes provided here. At an early age, she learned the art of creating with clay from her mother, who belonged to the Colorado Potters Guild, and her grandmother, who made porcelain figures.

Her sculpture “Lilies” is Donna's largest piece, one and a half feet tall. She planned it as a vessel for tall, dried flower arrangements. She was inspired by a large bouquet of lilies given to her for her birthday. Donna said the most difficult part of creating the clay pot was the stamens inside each flower as they kept falling out. Another challenge was mixing glazes to make the leaves look more realistic.

The WG Art Club meets on the first Friday at 10 a.m. in the Art Room. For more information, contact Stuart Emery at emery1625@gmail.com. Original artworks by members are available for viewing and purchase in the display case in CenterPoint.

Optimist Club Members Receive Awards

Three Windsor Gardens Optimist Club members have received awards from the Colorado/Wyoming Optimist District of Optimist International. The district represents 40 Optimist clubs in Colorado and Wyoming. These clubs work together and independently to serve children in their local area.

WG Optimist Joel James received the “Optimist of the Quarter Award.” Joel currently serves on the board of directors of the WG Optimist Club, offering timely insights, ideas and suggestions for the club’s promotion and specific ways to implement activities. He also offers his many talents to ensure the success of the projects and programs that the club initiates.

Jennifer Powers and Ellen Barrett were named “Sponsors for a New Junior Optimist International Club” for the quarter. Jennifer and Ellen have taken on the responsibilities of planning, organizing, sponsoring and evaluating the formation of a junior Optimist club at Place Bridge Academy, a culturally and linguistically diverse Denver magnet school that provides education for refugee and newcomer students from 64 countries. Recently, the two spearheaded an innovative junior club project to draw on material squares to make two wall-hanging quilts. The squares artistically address and promote the values and promises contained in the Optimist creed. One will be hung at Place Bridge Academy.

The WG Optimist Club is proud of the work of these three members and honors them for their accomplishments.

WG Food Drive Success

410 Pounds of Food!

On Monday, February 26, Windsor Gardens hosted a food drive benefiting the Food Bank of the Rockies. We collected 410 pounds of food thanks to everyone’s generous donations. Thank you, Windsor Gardens!

Optimist award winners Joel James, Jennifer Powers and Ellen Barrett.

Building 3 Profile

Location, location, location is one of the best attributes of Building 3, 615 S. Clinton Street. Our two-story building is at the southwest corner of the CenterPoint parking lot. This is convenient for getting to classes or events at CenterPoint or the auditorium, eating at the restaurant, or playing nine holes of golf. However, it is not so great if you are expecting a delivery or a ride from public transportation. No matter how hard you try to describe the location, many still can't find it.

Building 3 is home to twenty-plus residents, some of whom have lived here for over 20 years and some for a few years or less. Several residents are still working.

Building 3’s building representative is Elaine Wilson. She has lived at Windsor Gardens since 2010. Elaine moved to Colorado from Maine to join her adult daughters, who settled here after college. Elaine worked in management for a company in North Denver that placed adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities into host homes. After working there for two years, Elaine started her own agency with a business partner. In 2018, she sold her interest in the agency and semi-retired.

neighbors when asked or needed. She has seen quite a turnover in the residents of Building 3. Some are moving to other locales, and some are just “moving on.” She said it is often very bittersweet living in a senior community.

Lisa Davis is Building 3’s alternate representative and has been the building zone rep since 2016. Lisa keeps Elaine informed about upcoming issues discussed in the zone rep meetings and helps with any problems in our building. Lisa has lived in her condo for the past 15 years and likes the ease of WG. While at home, Lisa loves spending time on her lanai watching the squirrels and rabbits. She is a retired medical professional and an accomplished pianist. Lisa is a wonderful grandmother to her two small grandsons who live in Aurora. She spends supportive time with them and babysits when needed.

Elaine enjoys attending exercise classes, community events, Taco Tuesdays, interior design and golfing. She is a member of the First Friday Book Review Club, the WG chapter of the Children’s Hospital of Colorado Association of Volunteers and the WG Revenue Exploration Ad Hoc Committee. Elaine loves to travel and just returned from a vacation in Italy with a good friend. She is already planning her next adventure.

Elaine became the building treasurer soon after moving into the building and temporarily served as both building representative and treasurer in 2014 when the building rep moved out of state. In October 2019, Elaine and her dog Ollie locked her condo doors and moved to Alexandria, Virginia, for seven months to help her son and daughter-in-law with their new baby. Lisa Davis, Elaine’s friend and neighbor, took over as building representative until Elaine’s return. Elaine doesn’t mind performing the duties of a building representative and often does more, assisting her

Building resident Kathy DeWald has been at WG since 2018 and was the alternate building representative for a short time. She is Elaine’s “eyes and ears” on the second floor and keeps Elaine informed of building matters that need attention. Kathy works part-time at Target and spends her free time with her family or reading a favorite book in CenterPoint or on a bench outside during good weather.

Another notable building resident is Patsy Krechel. Patsy moved to WG eight years ago. She is a long-time Colorado resident who retired from the community college system. Patsy is a member of the WG Finance Committee, the First Friday Book Review, a Taco Tuesday gal, a golfer, and a talented weaver. Resident Jon Clausen recently retired from RTD and is enjoying “the good life” and not having to get up so early in the morning. Bubbles Martell is our most senior resident. She and her late husband, Lou, moved to Windsor Gardens in 1970 from Aurora. They enjoyed not having to do all the outside tasks and kept very busy with their large family. Bubbles said she has seen a lot of changes over the years, some good and some not-so-good. But still, Bubbles likes living here because it gives her a sense of security, and she has good neighbors who are always willing to lend her a hand.

Tell us about your building representative and building community. Email your building number, the name of your building rep and a brief description of the accomplishments of your building and building rep over the last few years to Bobbie Mays at bobbie.mays@ wgamail.com. If you have questions, please contact Bobbie.

Elaine Wilson and Ollie.

HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY!

WG Founder Howard Farkas Turns 100 on April 1

Join us in celebrating Mr. Farkas at a cake and coffee reception on Monday, April 22, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in CENTERPOINT.

Î EMAIL your photos to Lori at windsorlife@wgamail com

Î UPLOAD your photos online by copying or typing the following address into your internet browser and then hitting enter: bit.ly/3HEbdT7

This will take you to the WG Dropbox account. Follow the instructions for attaching your photo files.

Please type your name and a brief title in the file name so we can give you credit. Or email your title and a caption to windsorlife@wgamail.com.

QUESTIONS : Email Lori at windsorlife@wgamail.com. 3 Ways to Contribute Your Photos

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After the Storm from

See More on Facebook

Go to www.facebook.com/WindsorGardensAssociation to see other photos and videos. Be sure to check out the videos of the Long Run concert (3/22 post) and the Celtic Steps performance (3/17 post), contributed by Jeanne Lee.

Sunrise from Michelle Ramirez

Anticipating Spring from Deborah Axsom Photo Album

Gardens at Night from Patti Keyworth

Night Shots from Linda Rinelli

Mark Euler

WG CLASSES

TAI CHI & BREATHE AND MOVE

Did you know we offer these fun and beneficial classes at Windsor Gardens?

Tai Chi is an ancient art that people have been practicing for over 2,000 years. Millions of people all over the world participate in some form of Tai Chi every day, including gentle exercising and meditation. When you are ready to see if it is right for you, come by the AUDITORIUM on Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

In Breathe to Move, you'll learn to move your body to match your breath. You can do these moves by either sitting or standing, whichever you feel more comfortable with. Breathe and Move is held in the AUDITORIUM on Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Discover the mental and physical benefits of Tai Chi and Breathe and Move. Instructor Phred would be happy to have you in class!

WG classes are free of charge to WG residents only. 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. Please see the class schedule organized by the day of the week below. The name of the instructor is in parentheses.

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TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

WEDNESDAY

DPL BOOKMOBILE

The Denver Public Library Bookmobile will be at WG on April 5 and 19 and May 3 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT.

INDOOR POOL

The 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.). Due to our aqua fitness classes, they are also closed on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m.

FITNESS CENTER INSTRUCTION

Drop in and work with instructor Kathy Zimmer in the fitness center. FREE for residents. This month's sessions: Thursday, April 4, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.; Friday, April 12, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.; and Tuesday, April 23, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

WG LIBRARY

The WG Library is located on CENTERPOINT's 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.

Suspense Checkout

“First Lie Wins” by Ashlev Elston

“The Night Island” by Jayne Ann Krentz

“The Fury” by Alex Michaelides

“Crosshairs” by James Patterson

“The Mystery Guest” by Nina Prose

Suspense Paperbacks

“The Hiking Trip” by Jenny Blackhurst

“One False Move” by Harlan Coben

“Collateral Damage” by Jayne Ann Krentz

“Word of Honor” by J.A. Jance

Fiction Checkout

“Good Material” by Dolly Alderton

“The Strom We Made” by Vanessa Chan

“Maame” by Jessica George

“The Last Love Note” by Emma Greg

Fiction Checkout continued

“The Women” by Kristin Hannah

“The Paris Daughter” by Kristin Harmel

“The Half Moon” by Mary Beth Keane

“Maybe Next Time” by Cesca Major

The Clementine Complex by Bob Mortimer

“The Ball at Versailles” by Danielle Steel

Fiction Paperbacks

“The Christmas Brides of Twilight” by Lori Wilde

“Dark Sie of the River” by B.J. Daniels

“Her Brand of Justice” by B.J. Daniels

Non-Fiction Checkout

“Wild Time and True Tales” by Matt Vincent

“Smooth Sailing from Hell” by Esther Young

Events are listed in chronological order.

¡ ENTERTAINMENT LUNCHEON

– THE COLORADO CHILDREN’S CHORALE: Tuesday, April 9, at 11:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Join us for lunch, followed by a Colorado Children’s Chorale performance. Lunch includes a turkey club sandwich, a small salad, chips, a drink and dessert.

COST: $16. Tickets are available for purchase at the Activities Desk.

¡ BALLY’S CASINO VIA PREMIER

CHARTERS: Tuesday, April 16. The bus departs from the ADMINISTRATIVE PARKING LOT at 9:20 a.m. and will depart the casino at 2:30 p.m. to return. To ensure we meet trip minimums and avoid cancellations, please try to sign up by April 5.

COST: $20 per person at the Activities Desk. Tickets must be purchased prior to the day of departure. All bus riders must sign a bus waiver or update an existing waiver. No refunds will be offered after Friday, April 12.

¡ SPRING BAKE SALE hosted by CHILDRENS HOSPITAL COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTEERS, WG CHAPTER: Tuesday, April 16, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Cash and checks will be accepted. Please bring your own bag to take the goodies home. Hope to see you there!

¡ LIGHT YOUR LANAI –COMMUNITY SAFETY EVENT: Tuesday, April 16, at 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. We will kick off the event with some comments on local crime, prevention and overall community safety with Officer Grimsley from the Denver Police Department and our very own community response officers, followed by A Q&A. From there, we encourage residents to “light your lanai” as a crime prevention measure within the community so Windsor Gardens looks alert and active to outsiders. Light refreshments will be served.

FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ HISTORY OF PERFUME presented by KATHLEEN ARNOLD: Wednesday, April 17, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Perfume as we know and use it today evolved over thousands of years. People of the past used perfume in many ways, not just to disguise

EVENT TICKET SALES

Activities Office Hours:

Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Need to Buy a Ticket Outside of Business Hours?

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 720-8621533 or sfollweiler@wgamail.com.

body odor. Although France would eventually dominate the perfume industry, the history of perfume did not originate there.

FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ ACTIVE MINDS – LEBANON: Thursday, April 18, at 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Join Active Minds as we trace the history of the nation of Lebanon. We will provide the background necessary to understand the rise of Hezbollah, Lebanon’s Shiite militia, and Lebanon’s role in the current Arab-Israeli conflict, including the complex relationship with its neighbor, Syria. Learn how this important country fits into the puzzle that is the Middle East.

FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ SPRING FLING SHOWCASE: Friday, April 19, at 1 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Do you have a hidden talent to share with your fellow residents? Are you involved in a club or group you’d like to showcase? The Spring Fling will allow you to perform, share or even teach others.

Performances will be limited to 10 minutes to include as many performances as possible. We may need to limit the number of entries, so please sign up at the Activities Desk for the review committee (activities staff). No entries will be accepted after April 12.

If you wish to simply spectate, please sign up at the Activities Desk. The event is FREE and will include light refreshments.

¡ TRIVIA FUN DAY: Friday, April 19, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in CENTERPOINT, always the third Friday of the month. You can be part of a

team and compete to win bragging rights. You don’t have to know it all. Come to have fun and possibly learn a thing or two. Form a team or join a team. Everyone is welcome. FREE.

¡ SATURDAY MONTHLY DANCE: Saturday, April 20, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Join us and dance the night away with this month’s live entertainment: Tom Yook. Treats and punch will be served as well as a good time! Come on out and hit the dance floor at this monthly social event.

COST: $7 for residents; $10 for non-residents. Pay at the door.

¡ 100TH BIRTHDAY RECEPTION for WG FOUNDER HOWARD FARKAS: Join us in celebrating Mr. Farkas at a cake and coffee reception on Monday, April 22, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in CENTERPOINT.

¡ DONUTS WITH DONNA: Thursday, April 25, 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Join WG Building Rep. Committee co-chair Donna Sanford for a community meeting. Bring your coffee cup and questions; we will provide the coffee and donuts. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ NATURAL GROCERS’ WELLNESS CLASS – LADY BUG LOVE: Friday, April 26, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. In honor of Earth Day, we will discuss ladybugs and our ecosystem. The ladybug has been deemed “a fairy godmother for plants.” In their lifetime of about one year, a single ladybug can eat as many as 5,000 aphids – that’s almost 14 garden pests a day! Sadly, popular agricultural practices have contributed to the rapid decline in ladybug populations. This class

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is an opportunity to learn what steps to take to protect this vital component of our ecosystem. You can make an impact by taking our pledge and showing ladybugs and other beneficial insects some love!

FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ PRESCRIPTION DRUG TAKE BACK with the LEETSDALE COPSHOP: Saturday, April 27, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. The Cop Shop will collect expired or unused prescription and over-the-counter medications for safe and secure disposal. Walk up or drive up. Please note that it is in a new location this year outside CENTERPOINT in the PARKING LOT (or in CENTERPOINT LOBBY if there is inclement weather).

¡ WG DRAMA PERFORMANCE –A DOUBLE FEATURE: Saturday, April 27, at 6 p.m., and Sunday, April 28, at 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. “And Then There Was One” Ten strangers are invited to a mansion on a

small, deserted island. Not only do the guests not know each other or why they were invited, but they have also never met their host, who is purposely missing. One by one, they start to disappear, just like the ten little bunnies on the mantle; tension rises, and accusations fly. Will there be only one left? This entertaining mystery will keep you in suspense while providing a good laugh. “Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse” After what feels like an eternity of waiting, the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse finally receive the call to ride to Earth. With their human liaison in tow, they embark on their journey without their traditional horses. Passing through Limbo, navigating the River Styx with Charon, the ferryman, and even catching a ride with an angel en route to meet Elvis, they eventually reach their destination. What awaits them when they arrive? This satirical take on the end of days promises laughter and insightful observations.

COST: Tickets are $5 at the Activities Desk.

¡ NATIONAL OATMEAL COOKIE DAY: Stop by the ACTIVITIES DESK on Tuesday, April 30, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and get a delicious oatmeal creme cookie! While supplies last!

¡ JOB & VOLUNTEER FAIR FOR OLDER ADULTS (55+): Tuesday, April 30, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. In need of a job? Are you interested in getting involved in the community through volunteer opportunities? Various employers and volunteer organizations will be on-site to share their opportunities. Full-time, part-time and seasonal opportunities available. There is something for everyone! Be sure to bring your resume and a smile! This is a FREE event. If you want to RSVP as an applicant, please sign up at the Activities Desk. Light refreshments will be provided.

¡ STYLES B. JAZZ QUARTET FREE CONCERT: Tuesday, April 30, at 6 p.m.

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in the AUDITORIUM. Styles B. Jazz quartet is back to commemorate Jazz Appreciation Month with a program featuring jazz, pop and Latin standards, and Styles B.’s unique take on musical selections from Broadway, the movies and television. All are welcome to join us for this performance celebrating the uniquely American art form that is jazz! FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ WG ART CLUB SPRING ART

SHOW AND SALE: Thursday, May 9, opening reception from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Friday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday May 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Bring your friends and family, meet the artists and enjoy the art. Cash, credit cards and checks with valid ID will be accepted. No admission charge.The public is invited.

¡ WG CHORUS SPRING

CONCERT: Friday, May 17, at 4 p.m.,

Saturday, May 18, at 1 p.m., and Sunday, May 19, at 5 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. It's ELEMENTAL! The Windsor Chorus celebrates the elements of nature with their spring program: "It's Elemental! Songs of Earth, Water, Wind and Fire." Join us as we share selections from all genres, including pop, classical, musical theatre, folk tunes and spirituals (even a sea shanty you may have heard). There's truly something for everyone to enjoy! Their recent "standing room only" holiday program inspired them to expand their season -- you now have three separate concert times to choose from!

COST: Tickets go on sale May 1 for $5

¡ 13TH ANNUAL SENIOR CONNECTION EXPO @ WG: Tuesday, May 21, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Participating vendors offer financial planning, health and fitness options, legal services, insurance, golf carts, massage, assisted living, retirement communities, home health,

handyperson services, medical equipment and supplies, senior travel and jewelry. Plus, there will be door prizes, entertainment and a free dessert bar. Seniors on Stage will feature short entertainment sets by senior citizens with all types of talents. At 10 a.m., Desert Mirage will perform Middle Eastern dances. Local resident Soledad Tyler will produce a spring fashion show. Want to model? Give Soledad a call at 303-399-5513. The final on-stage act will be Time4Tap, Julie Whalen’s local dance team. End the day with a complimentary dessert table at 12:45 p.m. There is no admission fee; all are welcome!

¡ BINGO with the BOOKMOBILE TEAM: There will be no bingo in April due to the Spring Fling event.The next bingo event will take place on Friday, May 31, at 1 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. We look forward to seeing you then.

COST: $5 per person 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.

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE – DEAD RECKONING

Saturday, April 13, 2 p.m., WG AUDITORIUM

In “Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning, Part One,” Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his IMF team embark on their most dangerous mission yet: To track down a terrifying new weapon that threatens all of humanity before it falls into the wrong hands. With control of the future and the fate of the world at stake and dark forces from Ethan's past closing in, a deadly race around the globe begins. Confronted by an all-powerful enemy, Ethan is forced to consider that nothing can matter more than

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his mission – not even the lives of those he cares about most. Rated PG-13. Runtime 2h 43 min.

MY BIG FAT GREEK WEDDING 3

FRIDAY, April 26, 2 p.m., WG AUDITORIUM

From writer and director Nia Vardalos, the worldwide phenomenon "My Big Fat Greek Wedding" returns with a brand-new adventure! Join the Portokalos family as they travel to a family reunion in Greece for a heartwarming and hilarious trip full of love, twists and turns. Opa! Rated PG-13. Runtime 1h 31 min.

¡ SATURDAY MONTHLY DANCE: Saturday, April 20, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Tom Yook will be performing. Treats and punch will be served, as well as a good time! COST: $7 for residents; $10 for non-residents at the door.

BUS TRIPS

¡ BALLY’S CASINO VIA PREMIER CHARTERS: Tuesday, April 16. The bus departs from the ADMINISTRATIVE PARKING LOT at 9:20 a.m. and will depart the casino at 2:30 p.m. to return. To ensure we meet trip minimums and avoid cancellations, please try to sign up by April 5. COST: $20 per person at the Activities Desk. Tickets must be purchased prior to the day of departure. All riders must sign a bus waiver or update an existing waiver. No refunds will be offered after April 12.

DISTRICT 5 SPRING PARKS CLEAN UP DAY

The annual District 5 Spring Parks Clean Up Day is scheduled for Sunday, April 21, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Your participation ensures that these green spaces remain welcoming and enjoyable for everyone. Please register to clean-up these parks at:

https://bit.ly/SpringParksCleanup24

¡ 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 the 2nd Friday of every month in the

¡ ART CLUB meets on the first Friday at 10 a.m. in the COLORADO ROOM. For more information, contact Stuart Emery, emery1625@gmail.com, or Elizabeth Peck, bettyannpeck@yahoo.com. Members' original artworks are available for viewing and purchase in the display case at CENTERPOINT.

¡ BRITS GROUP: Are you British, Welsh, Scottish, Irish, Australian, or an anglophile? Come join us! For more information, please contact Val Cristy at 303856-7742 or Kathy Young at 303-945-8631.

¡ CERAMICS CLUB: Every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the CERAMICS ROOM. Explore the world of ceramics with a fun group of WG residents. We take field trips to purchase bisque, paints and glazes. Come on in and see what we are up to! Make something new for your condo!

¡ CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTEERS, WG CHAPTER, will hold our next monthly meeting on Monday, April 15, at 9:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Everyone is welcome to join us and hear Children’s Hospital Colorado speakers inform us about the many areas we can support. We will also discuss and plan the fundraising calendar for the coming year. If you want to donate new boxes of crayons and markers, coloring, activity and puzzle books for the hospital patients or more information about our group, contact Linda at 303-2534201.

CHC SPRING BAKE SALE: Tuesday, April 16, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at CENTERPOINT LOBBY. We hope to see you there. Our cookbook sale continues at $5 each; they make great holiday and hostess gifts. If

COLORADO ROOM from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring your favorite game or try a new one!

¡ MAHJONG: Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the CARD ROOM.

¡ PINOCHLE: FRIDAY NIGHT

PINOCHLE in the ASPEN ROOM. New starting time at 6 p.m. For more information, call Bert and Katy at 720-413-6627.

¡ POKER: Wednesdays, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the CARD ROOM. Dealer’s choice.

¡ RUMMIKUB: 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. This is a tile-based game for three or four players, combining elements of rummy and dominoes. For more information, call Jeanne at 303-885-3216.

¡ SCRABBLE GROUP: Mondays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Join us for this popular crossword board game! Contact Beth Vaden at 303-875-3422 or par4beth@msn.com with any questions.

interested in purchasing one, contact Linda at 303-253-4201.

¡ DEMOCRATIC CLUB: The club’s next monthly meeting is on Wednesday, April 10, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. at CENTERPOINT. All are welcome to join us for dinner at El Gran Jardin Restaurant at 5 p.m. before the meeting.

¡ DRUM CIRCLE meets on the 2nd Sunday of each month from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Come check us out! Bring your own drum or try out one of the extra instruments brought by our members. Visitors are always welcome. Any questions, please call Diane at 720-653-9354.

¡ ENCORE DANCE meets on Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the COLORADO ROOM. We have great fun dancing to show tunes, jazz, western, rock 'n roll, and big band sounds. For more information, contact Hillary Hutson at spicy47@comcast.net or 303-9194512.

¡ FLAG CORPS AT WG: Are you passionate about our nation’s flag? Do you post the flag for your building? This group is for those with a common interest to meet, share their knowledge of the flags of the U.S. and Colorado, and promote their proper respect, handling, and display. Join us every other first Monday at 11 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Next meeting: Monday, June 3.

¡ FUN FRIDAYS GOLF GROUP:

A group of WG residents and friends of all skill levels (especially beginners and intermediates) who play golf just for fun. No competition. Keeping score is a choice. No dues. Just a desire to enjoy the game and make new friends. Ask about the Fun Fridays Golf Group (FFGG) in the golf shop, or call Barbara at 224-622-5984.

*NEW* HIGH LINE CANAL CLUB SCHEDULES FIRST MEETING

The High Line Canal, bordering nearly a mile on the southern edge of our community, shares a physical and historical link to Windsor Gardens that spans three centuries. Our border portion of its 71mile course is often referred to as Windsor Gardens’ Main Street. It is that and so much more to active residents, a rare ribbon of wondrous nature literally in our backyard. A new High Line Canal Club is forming at WG to enhance our enjoyment and support the nonprofit High Line Canal Conservancy in its efforts to protect and improve this treasure. The initial meeting to determine interest in the club will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, April 12, in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. All residents are welcome to join us.

If you cannot attend this meeting but are interested in becoming a club member, call Activities Director Steve Follweiler at 720862-1533. For more information about the club, call James Keyworth at 928-517-1103 or Dennis Knight at 303-324-1373.

¡ LAPIDARY CLUB meets Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. 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 720256-3359.

¡ MARINE CORPS LEAGUE –WINDSOR MARINES/FRANK J. CARROLL & AUXILIARY: Tuesday, April 9, at 7 p.m.

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in CENTERPOINT. Call Commandant Don Howell at 720-216-0993 or Barry Georgopulos at 303-360-6302 for more information. Once a Marine – Always a Marine.

¡ MARINES LADIES AUXILIARY supports the Marine Corps, Marine families, Wounded Warriors, youth programs, scholarships, and various Marine and veteranrelated programs and activities. We are sure there are many eligible ladies (any Marine relation) in Windsor Gardens and would like to welcome you to join us as members of the extended Marine family. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Our next meeting is Tuesday, April 9. Call Suzie Georgopulos at 720-717-5028 for more information. Semper Fidelis.

¡ MEN’S GROUP: A resident has started a men’s group at WG. This group could include sports watch parties, fantasy football, horseshoes, billiards, ping pong, “guy talk” coffee or lunches, or occasional field trips. If interested in joining this group, please reach out to Randy at planetpeters@aol.com for more information.

Does God Exist?

¡ OPTIMIST CLUB: Tuesday, April 16, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Join us to find out how the Optimists serve and support children in our local community. If you'd like to join us for lunch, please contact Carol at 303-363-4113 or come to the meeting.

¡ PAPER CRAFTING CLUB meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the ART ROOM. This group strives to give people a social outlet and a pleasant atmosphere as they work on scrapbooking, greeting cards, origami, and other paper crafts. For more information, email Carolyn at motalcarolyn@gmail.com.

¡ PING PONG: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the COLORADO ROOM. All levels are welcome: beginners to advanced. Keep an eye out for future workshops! Bring your own paddle if you have one or some are available.

¡ POTTERY (HAND-BUILT): A progressive course in hand-built pottery for all levels. We meet on Monday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the CERAMICS ROOM. The fee for materials is $9 per session, which includes clay, glazes and firing. Instruction

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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 more information, contact Dawn at Drsvamp2@aol. com or call/text 720-937-1007

¡ QUILTS OF VALOR: The WG chapter meets on the first Saturday of each month in the SEWING ROOM from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We work on sewing quilts to give to veterans. All sewers are welcome. If you would like more information about the organization or wish to nominate a veteran to receive a quilt, visit the website QOVF.org.

¡ REPUBLICAN CLUB: Meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Doors will open at approximately 5:30 p.m. For more information, please call Becky Stefanski at 303-945-1479 or Kate Flaharty at 720-261-6872.

¡ SIGN LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNERS GROUP meets on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the ALLPURPOSE ROOM. Join Bruce as he teaches

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There does appear to be plenty of evidence that God exists. A little research will reveal apparent design in the in the world and universe around us, details of the Bible that were historically challenged by secular critics (but later proven accurate through Biblical Archaeology), prophetic scriptures which were written hundreds and thousands of years before they eventually came to pass, and my personal favorite, the evidence of changed lives.

If God Exists, How Should That Change Our Lives?

If we are not sure, but admit God may exist, it would seem that diligently pursuing and answering that question would be the most important thing we could do in this life, since we are all approaching death, and our relationship with God could determine how we spend the rest of eternity. This might be done by searching the scriptures, praying, and taking the time to listen to teachings on the subject.

For those of us who have concluded that the God of the Bible exists, we can purposefully explore how to better align our lives with His Word.

The God of the bible is a real and personal being who loves us all as His children and desires relationship with us. As we enter and abide in this relationship, we are transformed.

Traditional church is a good thing, but there is rarely a chance for attendees to share struggles and insights. One of the best ways for us to develop ourselves is to actively discuss it together. What did you think of the passage of scripture? How can scripture help us form better character, and help us deal with the problems of life?

When we read, ponder and discuss the scriptures, we dig deeper and become more activated, and more grounded in our walk with God. If everyone brings some spiritual food to the conversation, we all benefit.

An Invitation

We invite you to join us for As Iron Sharpens Iron, a weekly, non-denominational Bible discussion. We will meet from 11:00am to 12:15 on Saturdays, for a late-morning snack and dialogue in the All Purpose Room on the second floor of Centerpoint.

For more information, contact Brad Strong at 303-653-3906, or at BLiStrong@yahoo.com

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and explores sign language vocabulary and conversational sign language.

¡ SINGLE CHRISTIAN WOMEN meet every third Saturday of the month at 3 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. For more information, contact Darnell Castleman at 720955-7558 or darnellcastleman@gmail.com.

¡ SMOKE-FREE WG CLUB: Interested in living in a smoke-free community? This club meets every second and fourth Monday of the month from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Working together on several fronts, we continue to inform neighbors of the ongoing impact of secondhand smoke on our health, safety and property values. We are investigating several leads. Your help is always needed!

¡ SPANISH LANGUAGE EXPLORERS meet on Mondays in the EL GRAN JARDIN BANQUET ROOM. Beginners meet from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., and intermediates meet from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Have you always wanted to learn Spanish? Or do you know a little bit and want to learn more? If so, then this group is for you!

¡ TIME4TAP: If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to tap dance or renew your skills, Time4Tap is for you. We meet on Tuesdays in the AUDITORIUM. Intermediate/advanced tap meets from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., and beginner's tap meets from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. If you have questions, contact Julie Whalen at 303-550-5985 or jwhalen97@ comcast.net, or drop in on a Tuesday and make Time4Tap!

¡ 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 720989-5479.

¡ TRAVEL GROUP meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. We invite you to peek into travel around the world with us. Presentations by members have included Paris to Peru, Hawaii to Arizona, a river cruise on the Rhine, and RVing around the U.S. Members’ travel adventures from past and present are brought to life with pictures, stories and memorabilia. Stop by and join us 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? All 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 2 p.m. in the SEWING ROOM. Limited seating. Contact Barbara at Ilove2sewbarb@gmail.com to get more information.

¡ WG CHRONICLES GROUP:

Interested in Windsor Gardens history? Join this club to help curate the WG archives. Through their work, the club organizes and preserves the story of our community. Members work independently using their own personal computers, reviewing and tagging years of photos and articles with keywords. If you are interested in helping, please contact Dennis Knight at dpknight@mail.com.

¡ WINDSOR COMMUNITY

GARDEN CLUB: Do you have a passion for produce? A hankering for herbs? An affinity to flowers? Check out the Windsor Community Gardens Club (WCGC)! We are a volunteer-led organic community garden club. The community gardens are popular, and even with 79 individual garden plots in two locations, you will most likely be placed on a waitlist to gain a four-year plot assignment. More information is on the WG website at the

¡ 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.

¡ IRON SHARPENS IRON: A non-denominational Bible discussion group. All Windsor Garden residents are welcome. We meet on Saturday mornings from 11 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Come enjoy a late morning snack, and let’s share what God has shown each of us.

“Welcome” tab. Click on “Community Gardens” in the drop-down menu under the tab. You can also email us at WCGCboard@gmail.com.

¡ WINDSOR WALKERS: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:15 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM, walk to music at your own pace.

¡ WINDSOR WRITERS: Mondays at 9 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Join us for the joy of writing and sharing short pieces weekly on a variety of topics that members take turns choosing. No qualifications are needed, just creative folks who enjoy writing and sharing observations, ideas, and stories.

¡ WINDSORETTES GOLF LEAGUE: Open to resident or non-resident golfers, ages 55 and up. We are looking forward to a great season! For more information, contact President Debby Zuniga at windsorettespresident@gmail.com or VicePresident Coral Lynne at believecla@gmail. com.

GOLF LEAGUES SPECIAL EVENTS

Rules of Golf presented by the Colorado Chapter of the USGA: Thursday, April 18, at 11:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT.

Windsorettes Spring Luncheon: Wednesday, April 24, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the EL GRAN JARDIN RESTAURANT. There will be a taco bar, raffle prizes, and a board presentation, “Annoying Golf Habits.” Meet Joey Schlueter, Emerald Greens Golf Course Manager. Cost is $23, and you must sign up by Monday, April 15.

¡ 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.

Our first gathering will be on Saturday, April 6, at 11 a.m. in the ALLPURPOSE ROOM.

¡ WINDSOR GARDENS CHURCH invites you to our Sunday morning service from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. All WG residents and friends are welcome. Our weekly bible study ends March 18 and will resume April 15. We continue to study the Gospel of Mark from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the BANQUET ROOM at the El Gran Jardin Restaurant. We look forward to meeting you very soon.

¡ FAIRMOUNT HERITAGE FOUNDATION

− BASEBALL PRESENTATION: Saturday, April 13, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Chapel in the Pines. We will showcase baseball's fascinating history and its most prolific players in the Centennial State. Experience the stories of the diverse people who have helped make baseball a favorite pastime for Coloradans since the 1860s. The presentation is free. Reserve a spot at: https://www.eventbrite.com/d/co--denver/ fairmount-heritage-foundation/

− MAUSOLEUM TOUR: Sunday, April 14, at 11 a.m. Learn about some interesting people laid to rest in the mausoleum and how they played a significant role in Colorado's history. Meet your tour guide just outside the main entrance of the mausoleum. For more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/d/ co--denver/fairmount-heritage-foundation/

− NAMES AND PLACES TOUR: Saturday, April 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Ivy Chapel. Do you take Iliff to work and Buchtel to the grocery store? Did you send your kids to Morey Middle School or Dora Moore? Have you ever wondered what all those place names mean or who those names belong to? We'll try to answer some of your questions as we explore the cemetery grounds and discover the stories behind our state's places. For more information: https://www.eventbrite.com/d/co--denver/ fairmount-heritage-foundation/

¡ JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OFFERINGS

JCC is located at 7350 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.

− MONTHLY BINGO: Thursday, April 11, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. FREE. Register on the JCC website.

− CURRENT EVENTS & SCHMOOZE: April 12, 19, and 26 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. FREE. No registration.

− TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CLUB: Thursday, April 18, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Perlmutter Room. FREE. No registration.

− SENIOR ARTS & CRAFTS: April 24 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. Craft beautiful, handmade creations

while listening to music and enjoying one another’s company. FREE. Registration is required on the JCC website.

− SENIOR BOOK CLUB: Thursday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Wolf Room. FREE. Register on the JCC website.

− TASTE OF PASSOVER: Friday, April 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. in the Phillips Social Hall. Donation Based. Register on the JCC website.

− SPECIAL EVENT at JCC – SENIOR PROM: Thursday, May 9, from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m. in Philips Social Hall. Cost: Sliding scale. Register on the JCC website. Let’s party like it’s 1965! It’s time to relive your glory days at the second annual “Senior” Prom for all adults over 55. Come with a date, friend or sibling or fly solo. This year's theme is “Old Hollywood,” so be sure to dress in your finest eveningwear that is fit for the red carpet. Get ready to boogie, enjoy some light nosh, and clink your champagne glasses. RSVP today while tickets last!

¡ MEMORY CAFÉ with the DENVER

PUBLIC LIBRARY is a fun place to socialize, relax and engage with people experiencing memory loss and their families/caregivers. Each cafe has a focus—such as music or art.

− COMMUNITY KINDNESS KITS: Tuesday, April 2, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Virginia Village Library in the Mead Room. We'll put together community kindness kits to brighten the days of our neighbors experiencing homelessness.

− COLORADO CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY PERFORMANCE: Tuesday, April 9, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Virginia Village Library in the Mead Room. Join the Colorado Chamber Music Society for a performance of readily enjoyable masterworks from the Baroque, Classical, and Romantic eras.

− QI GONG: Tuesday, April 16, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Virginia Village Library in the Mead Room. Come explore Qi Gong with us! Qi Gong, sometimes called "meditation in motion,” includes slow, dance-like movements to improve breathing, reduce stress and gently move the body.

− SPRINGTIME POETRY: Tuesday, April 23, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the Virginia Village Library in the Mead Room. Join us for a celebration of poetry and springtime!

¡ SENIOR PLANET TECH TALKS: All classes are in person at the Senior Planet Center in Lowry, 7585 E Academy Blvd. All

classes are FREE, but registration is required by calling 720-328-0875.

− ONLINE BANKING: Mondays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, from 1 p.m. to 2:15 p.m.

− TRAVEL: Mondays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, from 2:30 p.m. to 3:45 p.m.

− APPLE: Mondays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

− ANDROID: Mondays, April 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

− SMARTPHONE PHOTOGRAPHY: Fridays, April 5, 12, 19 and 26, from 12 p.m. to 1:15 p.m.

− DIGITAL COUPONING: Fridays, April 5, 12, 19, and 26, from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

¡ MUSEUM FREE DAYS: Many local museums and attractions offer FREE admission every month — some even offer special activities on those days. The free days are funded, in part, by taxes collected through the Science and Cultural Facilities District or donations from generous sponsors. Because free days are so popular, you are wise to reserve tickets in advance if the attraction has a timed entry policy. While admission is FREE, special exhibitions or other add-on activities may incur a fee. Dates and times may change, so always double-check before you visit.

− AURORA HISTORY MUSEUM: FREE every day (closed on Mondays). Location: 15051 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora, 303739-660.

− DENVER ART MUSEUM: Tuesday, April 9, and Sunday, April 28. Location: 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver, 720-913-0130.

− DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE: Sunday, April 28, free from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver, 303-370-6000.

− DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS ON YORK STREET: Monday, April 22, 1007 York St., Denver, 720-865-3500. Advance online reservation is required. Tickets are available three months at a time and are released on the first of the month.

− FOUR MILE HISTORIC PARK: Friday, April 26, 715 S. Forest St., Denver, 720-8650800. Free days are the fourth Friday of each month (but this sometimes changes, so check their website).

− HUDSON GARDENS: FREE every day. Hours vary by season. Location: 6115 S. Santa Fe Dr., Littleton, 303-797-8565.

Please Note: Some paid listings in the below sections are for upcoming informational meetings, workshops, or seminars related to commercial products or services conducted by outside individuals or groups not affiliated with Windsor Gardens. Please be aware that the products or services discussed or offered during such meetings are not endorsed, sponsored, or approved by the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors or management of Windsor Gardens Association, nor is your attendance necessarily encouraged. Residents who attend such meetings are urged to carefully research the product or services that may be offered through these meetings before entering into any agreement or contract to purchase. The Windsor Gardens Association assumes no responsibility other than for the rental of meeting facilities.

¡ 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, RTD bus passes, tokens and free ride coupons are accepted.

¡ HAIRCUTS FOR MEN, FREE: Due to Justin’s change in availability, his last haircut date will be Sunday, April 7, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the DENVER ROOM. He has asked that we share that he has enjoyed working with everyone. We’ve enjoyed having Justin providing this service and wish him well.

¡ JEWELRY SALES & REPAIR in CENTERPOINT LOBBY on the second Thursday of the month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendor can place magnets on necklaces to

¡ 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, RTD bus passes, tokens and free ride coupons are accepted.

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.

¡ MOUNTAIN MAN FRUITS AND NUTS: Friday, April 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Drop by and check out the assortment of nuts, dried fruits, snacks, chocolates and much more!

¡ WATCH REPAIR SERVICES:

Rather than the first Friday in April, the next visit will be Friday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Services include battery replacement and minor repairs.

¡ XFINITY EDUCATIONAL

¡ BALANCE MOUNTAIN TRAINING CLASS with MILE HIGH PHYSICAL THERAPY: Monday, April 22, at 11 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Balance Mountain is a trademarked course created to help people move more fluidly, reduce the risk of falling and enhance the lives of those who participate in the class. Based on LSVTBIG, Balance Mountain specifically improves mobility and confidence in body movement. FREE. Sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ STEPPING ON CLASS: Are you an older adult with a fear of falling, or have you experienced a fall? Falls are not a normal part of aging, yet one out of every three adults aged 65 and older falls every year, and most of them have significant health and lifestyle consequences as a result. The Medical Center of Aurora will offer a free seven-week workshop for older adults called Stepping

On, led by a healthcare professional and a peer leader. It is appropriate for independent community-dwelling older adults with a history of falls, at risk of falls, or who have a fear of falls.The course will be offered at CENTERPOINT EAST every Thursday for 7 weeks, starting April 4 through May 16, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

FREE. Sign up at the Activities Desk. For more information, contact Charles Williams, BSN, at 303-505-9945 (please leave a voicemail) or Charles.Williams@healthONEcares.com.

¡ THERAPY & REHABILITATION OPTIONS with REUNION REHABILITATION HOSPITAL DENVER: Tuesday, April 16, at 11 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Come learn about options for physical/occupational rehabilitation in your community as well as different levels of

care in rehab presented by an occupational therapist.

FREE. Sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ FINAL EXPENSE INSURANCE

– WHAT IS IT AND WHO NEEDS IT: Wednesday, April 17, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Stuart Wright of Planning Concepts, Inc. will discuss various life policies and how they can be used to cover expenses such as funeral and memorial services. Lastly, he will present how beneficiaries can use death benefits.

FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ MEDICATION SAFETY IN A 55+ COMMUNITY – AVOIDING PRESCRIPTION PITFALLS DURING YOUR HARD-EARNED RETIREMENT YEARS:

Friday, April 19, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

TABLE: Wednesday, April 10, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY A sales specialist will answer questions about your account or services. Sign up for a 15-minute slot at the Activities Desk. continued on page

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in CENTERPOINT WEST. Do you worry about the number of medications you are on? Are you concerned about harmful drug interactions? Join Keith Williams, pharmacist and owner of Deeper Dive Horizons, for an interactive and fun lecture on medication safety in the 55+ community. Come with questions, and be prepared for delicious food, party favors and prizes for your participation!

If you have questions, please reach out to Keith at 888-984-8895 or visit online at deeperdivehorizons.com.

FREE. Please RSVP at the Activities Desk by Monday, April 15.

¡ ON-SITE EYE EXAMS by MILE HIGH SENIOR EYECARE Tuesday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the DENVER ROOM. They are typically here on the third Tuesday every other month. They check for glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and other eye diseases. Insurance is accepted except for Kaiser and Denver Health plans. Self-pay is $100. Glasses selection will be provided. Reservations are required. Please sign up at the Activities Desk if you’d like an appointment. Dr. Schuman will make appointments for those who sign up at the Activities Desk. Email drschuman@mheye. com if you would like to be seen in your unit.

¡ AL-ANON meets every Wednesday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM.

¡ ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Zoom and in-person meetings are held in the ASPEN ROOM every Wednesday evening from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, please call Pat at 303-667-7997.

¡ LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP will meet in person on Monday,

¡ EAR CLINIC: Bayer's Mobile Ear Clinic is at WG on Mondays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM on the 2nd floor in 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 required at 303-698-6496. Please check in no more than 5 minutes before your appointment. The cost for foot care is $55, which includes a foot assessment, sensation screening, toenails trimming, calluses/corns filing, medications review and blood pressure check. Fingernail cuts are also available for $15, and a blood pressure check is $5.

Kaiser patients can call 303-698-6496 to see if their plan qualifies them for free foot care before their first visit.

April 15, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Join Alexia Diaz from Beyond Vision for this interactive, educational peer group. The Beyond Vision team is knowledgeable in a variety of alternative techniques, adaptive devices and assistive technologies for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. This month, we will have a guest speaker, Lorrie Spoering, from the Colorado Talking Book Library. Please feel free to bring a sharable snack!

¡ WG GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: Sharing our stories of loss is the beginning of healing through grief. Together, we can support and help each other. The group is facilitated by Marily Charles, who has run many grief groups and other creative projects. She comes with deep caring and gentleness. The group is currently on a break and will resume in May.

FLAG FACT FROM THE WG FLAG CORPS

The U.S. flag is folded into a triangle because it was originally carried in a tricorn hat box.

WHO IS YOUR WINDSOR GARDENS HERO?

We would like to honor our community’s Everyday Heroes! These are people who go above and beyond for their neighbors, or maybe they serve with kindness in smaller ways. Whether they drive neighbors to appointments, pick up groceries for someone in need, or offer a helping hand in other ways, there are everyday heroes among us! Everyday hero recommendation forms are in the fitness center lobby and outside of the activities office and can be returned to the administrative office or activities office. This is not a competition for an award but an opportunity to acknowledge and commend the kindness and service that often goes unnoticed within our community. There are many everyday heroes among us, and we’d like to recognize them.

Windsor Writers

Theme: TEETH

Words to Get Long in the Tooth

Churning out an essay on the topic of Teeth is a daunting challenge. Among subjects of peace, war, romance, love, hate, risk, speed, and all their opposites, Teeth and its singular, Tooth, inspire almost nothing, and words to be found on the matter of either are scarcer than hens’ teeth.

Babies in their early months sink their mean little teeth into everything they can fit in their mouth. It’s part of the process, first of relieving the pain of sharp new incisors piercing through tender gums, but, more so, it’s in the service of learning itself. How does chomping down on the wood of a crib ease the hurt compared to gnashing on a carrot? You discover quickly that the second is the better way to cut teeth. And for real relief, a good chomp on grandpa’s pinky? Learning confirmed.

The process of developing a mouthful of baby teeth, ten uppers and ten downers, is grueling for kids and parents alike, taking about three years, culminating in the final phase, the terrible twos of toothing. If you don’t remember that stage, try poking at your gums at the base of your teeth with an icepick.

After all that, and about the time you are old enough to sink your teeth into alphabet and arithmetic, those pearly gnashers you finally and finely honed from your infancy start falling out. Time for the probing of tongue and jiggling fingers, time for strings and slamming

By by Dennis Payton Knight

doors, time for visits by the tooth fairy. A tooth harvest gathered one by one in my day, at ten cents per, at the end yielded about two bucks total. Who knows what inflation has done to the tooth fairy business these days, but I expect it’s in the thousands now, what with the cost of molar extraction.

If you’re as long in the tooth as I am, you may remember a kid about our age becoming a hit on the radio by crying out in song for his two front teeth—not for how he looked to girls, but for his ability to sit on a thistle and twistle out a whistle.

Growing long in the tooth is a process of fighting our way through the decades, tooth and nail, armed to the teeth, baring our teeth, chattering through them, clenching, gnashing, gritting, grinding, getting fed up to them, lying through them, and too often getting them kicked in.

Eventually, if you haven’t already lost them, you will take the bit between your teeth, face into the teeth of the gale, and spend your life’s fortune in the futile quest to brush, floss, strengthen, straighten and keep them. You’ll wonder where the yellow went when you brush your teeth with Pepsodent.

So, there you have it, something to sink your teeth into, a reasonably completed, if totally toothless essay. Time for lunch. Over the teeth and through the gums, look out stomach, here it comes.

Wisdom Teeth by Sharon Buchan

The year was 1980. We were living in Satellite Beach, Florida. Karri's Junior Prom was on Saturday. It was Friday morning, and we had an appointment with the orthodontist to have all four of Karri's wisdom teeth pulled that day. After leaving the orthodontist, we were to see the veterinarian because Karri's seahorse had an air bubble on its tummy and could only float on its back. Unbeknownst to us, the ortho guy was friends with the vet, and they were supposed to have lunch together that day, but that never happened because it took longer to pull those teeth than expected. The whole time the teeth ordeal was taking place, Karri held the canning jar with the seahorse on her lap. We did not know that Dr. Lincoln, the tooth guy, had called Dr. Finger, the vet guy, and said, "You will not believe the next patient you are going to see. (Yes, I said Dr. Finger.)

The vet had a silly grin on his face after we arrived, and he said, “I have never treated a seahorse before. Karri said, "It is simple! You take a syringe and draw out the air.” The vet said, "Go ahead," and she did. All the while, I am thinking, why did I ever agree to a saltwater aquarium? At least, unlike the teeth, there was no charge for Charlie, the seahorse. (Get it? Charlie Horse.)

But alas, this story is about Teeth.

I was told if I wanted to control the swelling after the extractions, I should exchange a heating pad for an ice pack to Karri's face on the hour and half hour.

I set up my bed on the front room sofa, and every hour and half hour, I exchanged those packs. And wonder of wonders, there was no swelling.

But for the rest of the story. Karri's boyfriend Larry also had his wisdom teeth pulled that day, and his mother had not spent the night as I had. Still, their pictures were sweet, with Karri looking quite beautiful, as she had a habit of doing, and oh so handsome Larry looked like a chipmunk.

But this is still not the end of the story. Larry worked at a steak house called Poor Richard’s, and the steaks were half price for him on that special night. So, you can guess where they ate, or gently chewed their dinner.

Karri worked at Dairy Queen, and they could have slurped their dinner gently. Did I suggest Dairy Queen? Of course not, as we all know, teenagers don't listen to us. I speak from personal experience.

Theme: SPRING

Studio of Spring by Eydie McDaniel

Cold dark dirt, the art studio of Earth.

The gallery of earthly beauty can be imagined in winter but begins to flourish in springtime.

Spring green is already pressing upward.

Days are longer, temperatures warmer.

Robins hop along and crocus have peeked out.

Shall we work for this gift of beauty?

Ahh sweet refreshing springtime.

Spring Announces

The Proof of Hope Withheld from no one.

Spring, you are welcome!

Ever anticipating

Joyful days ahead!

Days of bright sunshine,

Days of soft, gentle breezes

And quiet misty rains.

Then patches of green

As grasses change from drab brown

To emerald fields.

Swaying brown tree limbs

Show off swollen buds waiting

To unfurl new leaves.

Windsor Writers

Theme: SPRING continued

The Splendor of Spring by Sharalyn

Warren

Migrating birds pass, Stopping to sing happy songs

While hiding in trees.

Canadian geese

Build their nests by golf course ponds. Soon goslings appear.

Colorful flowers

Reds, blues, whites, yellows, purples, In monochrome rows.

Seasons by Sandra Windsor

The winds of change blow rhythmically against my northwest facing window, at times softly whispering, at others roaring angrily as if to remind me to pay attention. “I am coming. I am on the way.” I watch the treetops sway to remind me I must be flexible and be able to bend with life’s forces. I want to hear this message of approaching change. The February tease of warm days has passed. The wind I feel across my face today reassures me that the earth is not yet ready; she hasn’t yet released all the moisture we will need to get us through the searing heat of summer and beyond.

I have always been in love with the seasons, possibly as a result of having grown up in the Midwest. The warmth of the summer sun and the weeks of water play at one of the pristine lakes. The blazing colors of autumn and the crackle of dried leaves as I shuffled off to school. Another school year, another grade, another memorable teacher. The cooling nights, and shortening days told me to breathe it all in. And just around the corner was the first snowfall. In Michigan, winter is a long season regularly transformed. Its iciness beckoned me to the flooded ice rinks where my friends and I raced and danced and drank hot chocolate. Come March, the sun, as if appearing from nowhere, would remind me another season was approaching. Brighter mornings and longer days. My walk to school became a

Oh! Spring, you are here. Making hearts burst with great joy! time of discovery as little shoots began to appear, poking their heads through the warming ground. They, too, were reaching upward toward the warmth. It was a wake-up time after that long winter rest. I even loved the dandelions, first yellow balls, and finally white snowballs of seeds. The earth was being reborn.

Having lived in Colorado for fifty years, I find myself in February looking forward to the longer days. I gaze longingly at the still covered outdoor pool even while scraping the snow from my car. I will need to wait. My planet will put me on pause a bit longer so she can slowly warm the ground for the spring snow melt. In her time, she will summon the flowering bulbs to peek from their winter nests and the grass will begin to turn green. Outside my lanai windows I will watch the budding leaves slowly open, assuring me of summer shade. It’s a season of wonder and it always causes me to reflect on how the changing seasons mirror my life’s path: winter times of challenge followed by renewal and change and new insights. I await each seasonal change with optimism and curiosity. What will each transformation bring forth? How will my life be different? How will the seasons of my life continue to unfold? I await this coming spring with childish anticipation. It’s all so exciting and so curious.

Lawn Care Nostalgia by Hap Hansen

As I stood at my window overlooking the recently seeded front lawn, I wondered why there were more weeds than grass and more dead and bare spots than either. Why were the leaves on the newly planted trees and shrubs shriveled and falling off?

I watered and I fertilized, and I mowed, and I cussed, and I swore that never again would I fight the elements and try to grow green things. It just didn’t work for me. I was particularly upset because my neighbor’s new lawn and recently planted shrubs and trees were flourishing. All I ever saw him do was to throw a few grass seeds on bare dirt and insert sticks and twigs in little holes. I don’t think those plantings ever saw water from the hose. All they got was what nature provided. If it didn’t rain, tough. If it rained too much, so what?

Why weren’t there weeds in his yard? Why weren’t his trees and shrubs showing stress in the 90-degree weather? Why did his minimum yard maintenance policy produce a lush lawn while my maximum care policy produced noxious weeds that the county kept insisting I get rid of?

Having lawn failure wasn’t because there was a lack of advice from friends and neighbors. I had plenty of that. “Plant only in March, April, September or October.” “Throw grass seed on top of snow, and when the snow melts, you’ll have a perfect lawn!” “Always mulch with straw to hold the moisture.” “Always plant in the spring.” “Never plant in the spring.” “Water every day.” “Water once a week.” “Don’t Lawn Care Nostalgia continued on page 34

The Windsor Writers group meets weekly on Mondays at 9 a.m. in the Aspen Room. Join us for the joy of writing and sharing short pieces weekly on a variety of topics that members take turns choosing. No qualifications needed, just creative folks who enjoy writing and sharing ideas and stories.

Classified Ad Rate: $6 per 50 characters per line, including punctuation and spacing. Minium of $6 per classified. Call 303-364-7485 for more information. Deadline for submission is the 10th of the month prior to the month of publication.

GARAGE WANTED

LOOKING FOR GARAGE to rent. Preferably in lots; 3, 7, 8, or 9. Call Dan (303) 777-8396.

HOMES FOR RENT

2B/2B 1200 SF 1ST FLOOR unit @ 650 S Alton Way 5A. Spacious condo South facing sunlit. A/C and fans in all rooms. Detached garage. Laundry 2nd floor. Carpeted BR and living room. 1st floor access to outside through lanai. Call Smokey 303-520-4561 showing & info. Rental references required. 855 SF 2BD/IBA CONDO at 775 S. Alton Way 1C. Storage, laundry in building, garage, carpet in bedrooms/ and living room. Section 8 accepted. Call for a showing and more information. Ella or Jeff 720-277-3173.

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.

LOOKING FOR A ONE BEDROOM condo to rent. I’m a current resident at Windsor Gardens for the last 6 1/2 years. References available. Please call Linda 303-907-1946 Thank you!

SERVICES

PROFESSIONAL HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES – Eco friendly, dependable, and trustworthy. Flexible availability. Shay 303-562-6368.

NAILS & SKIN CARE BY CATHY I have 35 yrs experience in manicures,pedicures,Waxing, Eyelash/Eyebrow dyes. I am mobile & will come to you. Please call for Appt. 303-549-3854.

CERTIFIED NURSE AIDE (CNA) – Personal care, companionship, transportation, hospice, grocery store runs, meal preparation, 24/7 care service & more. 20 years’ experience! Excellent references!! Maria H. (720)232-4371.

SQUEAKY CLEAN WITH JENNA LEIGH-Fast, thorough, and reliable. Call for free consultation 720-978-4470.

WG RESIDENT WITH 30 YEARS caregiver experience. Very reliable, also run errands, good references. Loretta Wright 720-681-7147.

TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. WG resident can provide transportation to DIA. Call Kathy at 720-480-6486.

DO YOU NEED TRANSPORTATION to DIA – dr. appts – personal appts –shopping? Call Katherine 303-725-9353 (WGR)

SERVICES continued

SEWING SERVICES! Alterations/repairs on clothing, home decor, needlework/quilt finishing. WG resident w/great quality and prices. Call/text Pam at 607-639-1274.

HANDYMAN DENVER #1 Laminate floors/painting & more. Greg 970-4855082 WG Resident.

CATLOVER’S CAT CARE Yvonne Refs 303-548-6230.

ERRAND RUNNER - PROVEN EXPERIENCE as a personal assistant. References upon request. Proactive, detail orientated and organized. As a personal assistant I will run your errands, grocery shop, take you to appointments, and whatever else needs to be done. Tony 303-507-9196.

LANAI WINDOW CLEANING For Windsor Gardens residents. Thorough cleaning of lanai windows inside & outside. Detailed and Professional. Friendly and Reliable. Please call Bob 720-621-7767.

GOOD CAREGIVER & CNA 10 yrs. exp. Birekti 720-312-8035.

GOOD CAREGIVER AND CNA 12 yrs.’ exp. Meaza 720-416-9097.

HOME HELPER ASSISTANT; Light housekeeping, light meal prep, companionship, etc. – Sheryl 720-323-1467.

PAMPER YOUR DOG with puppy pedicure in your home. Mobile nail trims $25 (720)755-7132.

I WILL MAKE YOUR HOUSE sparkly and super clean!!! Menty 720-9981493.

CONDO PAINTING-ONE ROOM or all rooms. Detailed and Professional! Friendly and Reliable. Please call Bob 720-621-7767.

CAREGIVER, CHORES & MORE. I can help as a CNA or in any other way you need. Personal Care, cleaning, shopping, errands, organizing, cooking, filing, sewing, etc. 12+ years exp. Dependable, friendly & trustworthy. Reference provided upon request. Call Lisa 815-342-6444.

RIDES TO AND FROM DIA Private car service $40. Lk454@comcast.net

NEED YOUR PROPERTY INSPECTED in order to get a rental license with the City of Denver? Call Rex today! 720-288-8837. Fully certified. References available.

WANTED

CASH FOR UNWANTED CARS, trucks, RVs, guns, gold, & property Rueben 720-434-8042.

POOL PLAYER WANTED. I am looking for anyone who is interested in playing pool once a week. I have a 9’ Gold Crown table. I play 8-9 straight and 1 pocket. Call Michael Weber 303-748-8533.

ORIGINAL DOORS 92” H x 35.5” W Bi-fold. Remodeling? Will take in good condition only 319-460-2220.

COWBOY BOOTS MEN’S/WOMEN’S Wanted Alan 303-232-1212.

WANTED TO BUY AMMO. Alan 303-232-1212.

AIR CONDITIONING

Air Conditioner Sales & Service

Tom Grace

2443 S. University #211 303-755-2111 or tmmytomato@aol.com

APPLIANCE REPAIR

A to Z Appliance Repair

Refrigerators, Stoves, Dishwashers, Disposals. Senior Discount

Call Dave 303-371-4229

Snappy Appliance Repair

For all your appliance repair needs.

Serving Windsor Gardens for 8 yrs

Gabe Sande 720-338-7579

ATTORNEYS

Kirch, Rounds & Bowman PC

Estate Planning/Admin, Real Estate

Over 40 yrs combined legal experience www.dwkpc.net 303-671-7726

COMPUTER SERVICES

Affordable Computer Repairs, Etc.

Computers, laptops, i-Phones, i-Pads

Tablets, VCRs, Roku, Errands, Etc.

Monica 303-875-5837

In-Home Technology Assistance

Need help and the Grandkids are gone? Computers, Cameras, Phones, TVs, Etc. 720-244-4166 Scott or Mike

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Cassidy Electrical LLC

Licensed & Insured

Honest, Reliable, Fair

Brian 303-241-9265

Electricity Electrical Solutions LLC

Licensed & Insured Electrician

Seniors-Veterans Discounts

Chris 720-289-7724

FLOORING

Asgard Flooring

Hardwood, laminate, waterproof vinyl

Insured, Windsor Gardens references. 720-461-9233 asgardflooring@hotmail.com

Sky Rise Carpet Cleaning LLC

A Full Restorative Carpet Cleaning

Tile, Grout, Upholstery and Area rugs

Adam Hursh 720-251-5194

HAULING

Anything Anytime Anywhere

Junk removal & Estate Clean out

50% Senior Discount

Taddy 303-525-5421

Cut Rate Hauling

Providing Trash and Junk Removal

Furniture, Appliances, Debris, Etc.

Rueben 720-434-8042

Express Hauling Services

Appliances, Furniture. Total clean out

Seniors/Veterans Discounts applied

Vern 720-275-3709

Jenny’s Hauling

Junk hauling, extreme deep cleaning

Hoarder helper, organizer, and movers

Call 720-620-0055

Small World Hauling

Moving, Hauling, Packing

Commercial, Residential 720-360-7440 www.smallworldmovers.us

HEALTHCARE

D-Dental, Dr Dragana Strizak

496 S. Dayton St.

Denver, CO 80247

303-360-5660

HOME CARE SERVICES

Affordable Experienced Care Giver

Caring for Dementia patients

Grocery shopping, light housekeeping

Zeina 720-364-8475 or 720-756-9397

Companionship and Services

WG Resident available for meal prep

Errands, and more

Carol 484-686-1351

Diamond Care, LLC

Personal Care Provider since 2004

Homemaker, Transportation

Amy 720-317-7251

Elderlink Home Care, Inc.

Quality Companion Care Since 1988

Help Is Just A Phone Call Away 303-734-0641

Flexible and Reliable PC

Days or Overnights

25 Years’ Experience

Jenny 720-620-0055

HOME CARE SERVICES continued

Kay Home Care Agency LLC

Exceptional care for loved ones

Personal In-home, and 24 hr. care

Call 720-500-7730

Love Care Inc

Over 20 years’ experience

Loving, caring, reliable

Call Laurette or Mary 720-933-8683

Private Duty Caregiver

Very Affordable, Professional, Refs

Can assist or relieve your caregiver.

Judy 720-261-8062 or 720-200-0222

HOME REPAIR & REMODEL

4TB-LO LLC Tile Installation

Tile, Floors/walls/all. Wood Laminates

Vinyl Plank, Free Estimate, Insured

Call Jeff 720-350-6999 WG References

AKAB, LLC

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Tile, Flooring

Plumbing, Painting, Full remodel

Free Estimate Tom 720-662-2547

All Pro Construction

Grow your equity with quality const.

Complete unit remodels

Al 720-569-4195

Emerald Home Repair

Basic Home Repairs, Plumbing

Electrical, etc. Windsor References

Larry Dotterer 720-384-5806

Handyman Services

Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, etc.

Free estimates, WG resident Call Dan at 303-913-2590

LANAI ENCLOSURES

All Pro Construction

Lanai enclosures, doors & windows

Warranty, quality craftmanship

Al 720-569-4195

Grande Vista, Inc.

Enclosed Lanais, Windows & Doors

1550 Larimer St., #454, Denver 80202

Carlos Perez 303-777-4500

Wholesale Windows LLC

Enclosed lanais, windows, and doors

Dependable and efficient

Larry Summer 303-887-9960

Call 303-364-7485 to list your business or service.

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.

MOVING SERVICES

Retirement Home Movers

2 Men $120 per Hr. 3 Men $160 per Hr.

Open 7 Days a Week 8am-8pm

John 720-975-3966

Small World Movers

21 Yrs. Experience-Licensed & Insured 2-Men & A Truck $120/hr 303-931-6135 www.smallworldmovers@us

PAINTING

Serenity Now Home Services LLC

Painting, Drywall repair, Clean-up

Locally Owned, Owner Operated

Bob 720-621-7767

PET SERVICES

Fleur-de-lis-Kitty Care

Cat Care and Claw Trimming fleurkittycare@gmail.com

Donna 720-532-1019

PLUMBING

Gres Plumbing

We are licensed, certified & insured. Jesus Martinez - text 720-397-8685

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

Brokers Guild Realtor Jere DeBacker

Concierge Service Beginning to End

Windsor Gardens Resident – Love it! 303-570-6243 (cell) jere@jeresppc.com

Coldwell Banker, Cheryl Lohuis

Realtor & WG Owner. Your time 2 Buy! Have owned 3 homes here & Love it! 303-522-6161 AColoradohome4u.com

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

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

REAL ESTATE continued

Schoenecker & Co.

Knowledgeable and Experienced Sell Fast for Top Dollar. WG Resident Mike 303-898-3963

WINDOW CLEANING

Alfa Blinds, Blinds by Tomorrow

At Alfa Blinds we Make, Install Repair & Clean Blinds by Tomorrow

303-366-9266, 60 S. Havana St, #612

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, #612

Master Blinds Services LLC

Sale, Repair, Clean

Mobile Services

12445 E 39th Ave #306 303-518-4307

WINDOW INSTALLATION & REPAIR

Grande Vista, Inc.

Windows, Doors & Enclosed Lanais 1550 Larimer St., #454, Denver 80202 Carlos Perez 303-777-4500

Lawn Care Nostalgia continued from page 31

waste water on a lawn, nature will provide.” “In July, be sure to let your lawn go dormant because it wants to sleep and rest.” So did I, but I couldn’t, because I was out watering the lawn.

A friend told me he heavily seeded his lawn in April. When I asked if he got a good stand of grass, he said, “No, but I have the fattest robins in town.” That was my kind of guy!

I was seriously considering changing my lawn to green concrete. When I felt nostalgic for mowing, I’d try to start the lawnmower. It probably wouldn’t start, but then it never did. Wonderful exercise, though. Besides, I was beginning to like the looks of those Russian thistles. If you had stopped by, I would have given you some seeds and lots of instructions.

Answers for Trivia

5. Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)

4. 35 Feet

3. April

2. On a British ship

1. Mesopotamia

Trivia

1. Where did the first recorded concept of zero appear?

2. Where was Francis Scott Key standing when he wrote the words to “The Star-Spangled Banner?”

3. In T.S. Eliot’s poem “The Waste Land,” what month is the cruelest?

4. How big is the Statue of Liberty’s waistline?

5. What is the strongest currency in the world?

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