Autumn has arrived! Our clocks will soon fall back one hour, and our days will continue to get shorter. We adjust to the change in the temperature, look forward to the year-end holidays and take time to reflect on what we have accomplished in this everchanging year. We also start to plan for the year ahead of us. 2025 will be here before we know it.
What a great response to the annual board elections last month. We welcome back board member Dean Deverick, with his current term ending in December 2024 and his new three-year term beginning in January 2025. And we warmly welcome our newly elected board member, Judith (Judi) Blanco, for a three-year term, which will also begin in January 2025. Many thanks to Ronald (Ron) Baldwin, Susan Bretschneider and Mark Euler for participating in the election process. We hope each of them will continue to contribute and share their talents on the various committees in which they participate.
It is now time to start focusing on the 2025 WG committees. There was a great response from our community last year to fill the positions on the committees, and we hope to see the same response again this year. In 2024, we increased the number of participants on four committees, combined a few committees, and added ad hoc committees. As part of our planning for 2025, we will evaluate the changes made
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Volume 22, Issue 11
2024 Board Officers & Committees Association Contacts
Executive Committee
y Bobbie Mays, President
y Dean Deverick, Vice President
y Michael Powl, 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 Dean Deverick, 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: Susan Adamson
Zone 4: Kathy Young
Zone 5: Lisa Davis
Zone 6: Barbara Ellis
Zone 7: Susan Bretschneider
Community Life Committee
y Mike Lopez, Chair
y Dennis Knight, Board
y Kristin Brotherton, 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 Michael Powl, 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 Michael Powl, Chair
y Mike Lopez, Board
y Debra Adams, Resident
y Phyllis Davis, Resident
y Mark Euler, 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 Ann-Marie Jackson, Resident
y Janis Mayer, Resident
y Donna Sanford, Resident
y Jan Sheppard, Resident
y Charles Silverman, Resident Public Relations Committee
y Dennis Knight, Chair
y Carol Brooks, 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 Michael Powl, Chair
y Dennis Knight, Board
y Donna Fisher, Resident
y Howard Fistell, Resident
y Alyson Shupe, Resident
y Brenda Sanders, Resident Underground Garage Subcommittee
Secretary: Carol Brooks Asst. Treasurer: Mike Lopez Director-at-Large: Dennis Knight
WINDSOR LIFE: THE NEWS OF WINDSOR GARDENS
ADVERTISING: Ad reservations and files are due the 10th of the month prior to the month of publication. Call 303-364-7485 or email karellano@ wgamail.com for advertising information.
SUBMISSIONS: Submissions are due the 15th of the month prior to the month of publication and will be reviewed by the WG Public Relations Committee or administrators for possible publication. Email WindsorLife@ wgamail.com.
DELIVERY: Windsor Life is delivered by the end of the first week of the month.
Windsor Life is published by the Windsor Gardens Association Board of Directors for the benefit of Windsor Gardens residents and is dedicated to fostering communication and collaboration among the residents, board of directors and staff; promoting Windsor Gardens' numerous and diverse activities; and informing residents of community resources and issues. The Windsor Gardens Association, its board of directors and employees and the Windsor Life staff are not responsible or liable for any of the services or products advertised in the Windsor Life publication, nor do we endorse any advertisement, product or service. The association recommends that you research any product or service and check references before hiring any individual or company.
Windsor Gardens Association
595 South Clinton Street Denver, CO 80247 303-364-7485 www.windsorgardensdenver.org
Community & Committee Meetings
NOTE: Not all of the committees meet every month.
Attend in Person: Most meetings will be in the Colorado Room with exceptions noted below.
Join by Phone via Zoom: Phone option available for many committee meetings. Call 720-928-9299 at the time of the meeting and use the meeting ID and passcode provided with the individual meetings in the below schedule.
Join Online via Zoom: Online option available for many committee meetings. Go to www.zoom.com. Click “Join a meeting” and enter the meeting ID and passcode provided with the individual meetings in the below schedule.
COMMUNITY MEETINGS
Committee Interest Meeting Wednesday, November 6, at 1 p.m.
In person in the Colorado Room.
Building Rep. Committee Wednesday, November 20, at 3 p.m.
In person in CenterPoint and via Zoom. See Zoom details below.
Vero Fiber Network Info. Mtg Tuesday, November 19, at 12:30 p.m.
In person in the Colorado Room and via Zoom, details below.
Loss Assessment Info. Mtg Thursday, November 21, at 6 p.m.
In person in the Auditorium and via Zoom, details below.
Board Monthly Meeting Wednesday, November 20, 9:30 a.m.
Meeting ID: 843 8175 8777 Passcode: 749298
Board Organizational Mtg Thursday, November 7, 11 a.m.
Meeting ID: 845 9707 3570 Passcode: 215537
Building Reps and Alternates Training Friday, November 8, 10 a.m. In person in the Colorado Room.
Building Rep Committee Wednesday, November 20, 3 p.m.
Meeting ID: 819 4490 5830 Passcode: 360130
Building Rep Zone Committee Thursday, November 14, 11 a.m. Meeting ID: 860 5391 1668 Passcode: 941007
Community Life Committee Thursday, November 14, 1 p.m. Meeting ID: 814 2984 2568 Passcode: 229382
Employee Relations Committee Tuesday, November 5, 2:30 p.m.
Meeting ID: 858 4530 4273 Passcode: 525051
Entrance Tower Committee Thursday, November 14, 10 a.m.
Meeting ID: 832 2101 7267 Passcode: 963709
Finance Committee Tuesday, November 12, 2 p.m.
Meeting ID: 845 5244 7689 Passcode: 665819
Governing Docs Ad Hoc Committee Wednesday, Nov. 13, 10 a.m.
Meeting ID: 861 3876 9463 Passcode: 405904
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
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Association Offices Closed
Thanksgiving Thursday, November 28, 2024
Friday, November 29, 2024
Christmas Tuesday, December 24, 2024
New Year's Day
Wednesday, December 25, 2024
Wednesday, January 1, 2025
In Remembrance
To share the passing of someone with the community, please submit the deceased’s name, date of death, building number and any life memories you’d like to share to WindsorLife@wgamail.com or to the association office. Remembrances are subject to editing, including for length and grammar.
Your Turn: Write a Letter
Write a letter to the board, administrators or the community. Letters are published at the discretion of the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors, administrators and editor.
Submission Specifications
All letters must include the writer’s name, address and phone number for verification purposes. The writer’s name will be included with those letters that are published. Anonymous letters will not be considered.
Letters are published based on space availability. Letters are limited to 300 words and may be edited for grammar, clarity, civility and space. Please provide sources for any articles or data referenced in your letter. Letters containing obvious factual inaccuracies, unattributed facts and quotes, or libelous statements will not be printed.
Reviews, positive or negative, of businesses that are lessees of Windsor Gardens will not be published.
In order to include diverse opinions, letters from the same writer will not be published more than three times per year and not in consecutive issues. Continued responses to other letters will be limited to open the forum for new writers and topics.
E-mail to: WindsorLife@wgamail.com
Mail to: Windsor Life, 595 S. Clinton St., Denver, CO 80247
Loss Assessment versus Use of Capital Reserve Fund for Hailstorm Damages Insurance Deductible
In the October issue of Windsor Life, I saw the plan to collect an assessment on Windsor Gardens residents to pay for the insurance deductible expense for the damage from the recent hailstorm. This represents a sizeable out-of-pocket loss for each resident. With the amount poured into a capital reserve fund each month, there should be quite a few million in that fund. I thought the fund was held in reserve for unbudgeted/unscheduled/unanticipated/ emergency expenses. If there isn’t enough in the reserve fund, the deposits to the fund could be temporarily suspended, and those funds could be used to pay for repairs. I don’t imagine they all need to be performed at once.
Barry Georgopulos
Response to "Loss Assessment vs. Use of Capital Reserve Fund for Hailstorm Deductible"
Dear Mr. Georgopulos:
Thank you for reading Windsor Life and being informed about important business issues that impact the association. You are correct. On September 25, 2024, the board of directors approved a loss assessment to owners to cover a deductible on the property damage claim that resulted from the May 30, 2024, hailstorm. The storm was significant, and even with the best roofing materials, damage would have been widespread. This is an inherent risk of Colorado hailstorm season.
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PRESIDENT'S PEN continued from page 1 last year and adjust where needed. The purpose of our committees will be reviewed and used as a guide to better accomplish each committee’s role in the success of our HOA. I encourage you to review the committee descriptions prior to submitting your request for a committee assignment and request several committees you are interested in joining. If you only select one committee on your interest form, you will not be considered for any other committee that might be a good fit based on your experience or background. We have also reviewed Roberts’ Rules of Order, the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (CCIOA), and reference material from law firms and HOA professionals regarding preparing meeting minutes. We have determined that the level of detail included in our meeting minutes is not recommended. Also, the time spent documenting and reviewing the reports is significant and still leads to misunderstanding and misinterpretations despite our best efforts. As a result, we will follow the recommended format, which focuses on the decisions made during the meeting. We also always encourage residents to attend meetings in person and to observe the discussions firsthand. According to policy, we do not allow residents to audio or video record meetings; however, some residents take personal notes during the meeting, which is allowed. One additional change to the meeting minutes over the last few months is board members are providing highlights for committee meetings instead of reading the minutes. This has reduced our board meetings from approximately four and a half hours to three
hours, not including the time spent in executive session where legal matters, delinquencies, and personnel issues are discussed. We will continue to allow membership comments at the beginning of each meeting; however, during the election period, comments were made that were not in compliance with policy and were not in keeping with our open and welcoming culture at Windsor Gardens. A review of conduct for members’ forums was read during the October board meeting, and speakers were reminded that the policy limits the time to speak, the chair can limit the number of comments made about a specific topic, comments must be delivered in a businesslike and professional manner, no personal attacks or inflammatory comments are allowed, and the board is not obligated to take immediate action on any item presented by a member. We will continue adhering to these members’ forum rules of conduct to ensure an open and healthy environment at meetings.
Finally, we have identified additional staff members who are key points of contact for common topics and issues we manage at Windsor Gardens. These staff members have also been writing articles for the Windsor Life, which remains our main source of information and communication for the community. Moving forward, the results of our HOA working smarter, not harder, will be seen in various ways. This will benefit everyone as the demands of the association continue to grow.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Insurance Committee Tuesday, November 5, 1 p.m.
Meeting ID: 820 4947 2109 Passcode: 255698
Vero Fiber Network Information Mtg Tuesday, Nov. 19, 12:30 p.m. Meeting ID: 862 3068 3374 Passcode: 875190
Loss Assessment Information Meeting Thurs., Nov. 21, 6 p.m. Meeting ID 827 1957 3656 Passcode: 108198
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Policy Committee Tuesday, November 12, 10 a.m.
Meeting ID: 878 0728 8449 Passcode: 225530
Public Relations Committee Thursday, November 7, 9:30 a.m.
Meeting ID: 836 1892 4040 Passcode: 512982
Revenue Exploration Ad Hoc Committee Wed. Nov. 13, 2 p.m. Meeting ID: 820 0012 5094 Passcode: 446369
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If owners have obtained a condominium insurance policy for their units, as we have recommended for several years, the loss assessment should not be an out-of-pocket expense. In the case of some insurance carriers, a deductible may apply.
The decision to move forward with a loss assessment to owners was not taken lightly. In fact, the board had two discussions about funding the deductible, and initially, the plan was to fund the majority of the deductible from the capital reserve account. However, it was determined that this was not the best way to proceed. The board had a secondary discussion, and the decision was made to proceed with the full loss assessment. The details for an informational meeting and electronic ballot vote for the ratification of the loss assessment are on page 10.
The purpose of the capital reserve account is to fund major repairs and replacement of large components owned and operated by the association. It is not intended to fund insurance deductibles of this magnitude, but if it was, a repayment plan may be required. For example, the annual insurance premium of $2.4 million is paid from the reserve account. This loan from the reserve account is repaid each month as HOA assessments are collected, and the balance is paid in full by the end of the year. Likewise, if the funds in the reserve account were used to pay for the hailstorm deductible, a repayment plan or plan to replenish the reserve account may be
needed. This scenario increases the likelihood that an increase in the annual HOA assessment would be needed to pay back or replenish the reserve account. After significant consideration, it was determined this was not a favorable outcome.
The capital reserve account serves a specific purpose, and a schedule is followed to ensure that aging infrastructure can be repaired and replaced. A professional reserve study that a thirdparty professional prepares identifies the components to be paid for from this fund, how much the association should deposit into the account each year, and the estimated annual spending. The finance committee and board further analyze the schedule annually to set the annual budget. A copy of the reserve study is available on the association’s website in the resource center under the financial information folder.
Rebecca Zazueta, General Manager
Break-ins at WG
I do not live at the Gardens (I own there) but have been hearing and reading about the break-ins, especially in my building #26. The main lock has been changed twice now in only a few months because of these. Storage units have been opened, garages vandalized, and I wonder if there have been any actual assaults.
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2024 WG Board of Directors Election Results
Candidate # of Votes
Ronald Baldwin 471
Judith Bianco 603
Susan Bretschneider 372
Dean Deverick 562
Mark Euler 514
Total Votes 2,522
Congratulations to Judith Bianco and Dean Deverick on their election to the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors, with the highest number of votes. Judith and Dean will each serve threeyear terms, beginning January 1, 2025.
A total of 1,261 ballots were cast, representing 46.9% of the total association membership. 1145 electronic votes, 72 telephone votes and 44 paper ballots were submitted. Special thanks to all the owners who actively participated and submitted their ballots. Special Thanks to the 2024 Board Election Committee Members and Voting Volunteers
Our thanks to Carol Brooks, Mike Lopez, Donna Sanford, Beverly Williams, Beverly Thomas, Cindy Scott, Henry Vigil, Peggy Powl, Helen Peck, Barbara Ellis, Janet Morgan, Kathy Young, Martel Harris, Ann-Marie Jackson, Marilyn Tyler, Victoria Lopez, Virginia Hansen, Theresa “Tee” Williams, Sally Westerberg, Carol Summerlin and Barb Paulson.
WG Board in Motion
At a special board of directors meeting on October 8, 2024, the board approved the following motions:
• Motion to waive notice of the special board meeting.
• Motion to accept the resignation of board member Gay Ann Ost.
• Motion to accept the board member changes to the committees.
• Motion to appoint Dennis Knight to fill the vacancy for one year from Gay Ann Ost’s departure.
• Motion to approve repairing four building roofs from the materials already purchased.
An electronic board motion was approved on October 15, 2024, for the approval of the September 25, 2024, board meeting minutes.
At their regular board meeting on October 23, 2024, the board of directors approved the following:
• Finance Committee motions:
> Motion to transfer $379,019.25 to the capital reserve account.
> Motion to transfer $180,503.84 to the tax reserve account.
> Motion to transfer $196,204.60 to the capital reserve account. (This transfer represents the October insurance loan payment from the operating account.)
> Motion to allow Toro West, at their discretion, to take a portion of the CIT cash and place it into a short-term investment to earn higher interest.
• Policy Committee motions:
> Motion to approve the fitness center signage as presented.
> Motion to approve the revised collections policy as presented.
> Motion to revise the draft surface garages policy to eliminate the sections that refer to the removal of the push buttons and then present the policy to the board for publication in the Windsor Life and then a final vote at the November 20, 2024, board meeting.
• Revenue Exploration Ad Hoc Committee motions:
> Motion to forward the proposed legacy giving and donations policy to the Policy Committee for further consideration.
> Motion to interview Carpenter Nonprofit Consulting and determine if their services are a good fit for Windsor Gardens.
• Adoption of the WG Key Control Policy as presented in the Windsor Life.
BOARD IN MOTION continued on page 7
LETTERS continued from page 4
When are you going to get some more security? Gosh, we pay enough in HOA fees. Is it too much to ask for a safe community? How about randomly posting security to night duties around different buildings on different nights? These are vulnerable people and deserve more than they are getting as a response to this problem. Windsor Gardens used to be a homey, close-knit, safe place to live. Now, you won’t be happy until someone is attacked and or worse on your property. Please hire more security. Linda Scheurer
Response to "Break-ins at WG"
Thank you for your letter to the editor. We appreciate your concern as an owner in a building with recent activity that has required the building to be re-keyed twice in a short period. This has caused concern for everyone involved; however, we have not been able to determine that the incidents are linked and there have been no assaults. The realtor key box has been removed from your building’s lobby because of the lockbox theft. Criminal activity cannot be stopped, but the Community Response team at Windsor Gardens does an excellent job of enhancing the community's safety, and the department is properly staffed. Due to the size of the community, the officers cannot be dedicated to one area of the community at any specific time. However, the department increases patrols when
there is suspicious or confirmed activity. The association regularly discusses safety topics in the Windsor Life, including keeping unit doors locked, building visitor access, key control, securing garage doors, reporting to Community Response, and when to call 911.
One of the most frequently asked questions at Windsor Gardens is, why doesn’t the association have cameras in buildings and parking lots? While the answer is complex and requires an indepth discussion on infrastructure, cost, staffing, placement and monitoring, the bottom line is that the required technology does not currently exist in our 60+-year-old community. The addition of this technology is on the list of projects the association intends to evaluate once a fiber network is installed.
It is important to note that our residents are observing things within the community and reporting to Community Response, which helps deter suspicious activity and allows staff to readily address concerns.
Residents who wish to learn more about the crime statistics for our area can monitor the District 3 crime map through the City of Denver’s website at https://denvergov.org/Government/AgenciesDepartments-Offices/Agencies-Departments-Offices-Directory/ Police-Department/Crime-Information.
Katie Monasmith, Business Manager
• Appointment of Laurence Sermo and Rebecca Runyan as the building representative and alternate representative, respectively, of Building 43
• Appointment of Ed Moore and Gay Ann Ost as the building representative and alternate representative, respectively, of Building 5
• Appointment of Anne Brenman-West as the building representative of Building 4
• Appointment of Carrie Magee as an additional alternate representative of Building 16
• Appointment of Kristine Scully as the alternate representative of Building 17
• Acceptance of Kathy Callender’s resignation from the Community Life Committee
• Motion to accept the plan and dates for the loss assessment informational meeting and electronic ballot vote as presented.
• Motion to obtain a proposal and cost from Flock Safety to install cameras at the entrances to the community. At the executive session during their regular board meeting on October 23, 2024, the board of directors:
• Authorized the transfer of two accounts to the attorney’s office for collections.
Proposed New Policy Concerning Surface Garages
The below proposed new policy will be voted on by the WG Board of Directors on November 20, 2024. This policy will replace the WG Garage Doors Policy. If you have questions or comments about the proposed changes, please email them to board@wgamail.com or mail a letter to 595 S. Clinton Street, Denver, CO 80247. Letters may be dropped off at the association office. Please submit comments by November 19, 2024.
SURFACE GARAGES
This policy has been developed to enhance the safety and security of the surface garages and to establish maintenance and repair responsibilities.
The authority for this policy is granted by the Declaration for Windsor Gardens Association, Article 3, Section 3.2, “General Purposes of the Association,” and Section 3.3, “Authority of the Association,” and Article 4, Section 4.6, “Parking Regulation of Common Elements and Limited Common Elements,” and Article 5, Section 5.16, “Rules and Regulations.”
Safety and Security
A. Safety Precautions. For safety and security reasons, all residents using surface parking lot garages should comply with the following:
1. Keep Garage Doors Closed: all garage doors must be down and locked at all times, except when entering or exiting or when physically present and engaged in activities inside the structure.
2. Remote Controls: remote controls should not be left inside vehicles at any time.
B. Enforcement.
The Community Response department or any other staff member is authorized to close garage doors found open. Residents who find a garage door open are asked to report the incident to Community Response.
Where a garage door is found open in violation of this policy: A warning ticket will be left on the garage door; on the third or subsequent violation within a period of 12 months, the association will proceed under the Covenant & Rule Enforcement Procedures.
No Smoking
Surface garages are limited common elements and smoking is prohibited in these areas, regardless of whether the smoker is in their vehicle or not. The association will follow the Covenant & Rule Enforcement Procedure to enforce a violation of this rule.
Garage Door Key
The manual lock and key on the outside of the garage door is the owner’s responsibility to maintain. Residents are encouraged to have a garage door key in the event of a power outage or emergency. Residents should also keep an extra garage key on file with Community Response.
Garage Door Openers, Maintenance & Repair
All surface garages are required to have an automatic garage door opener with remote controls. Maintenance and repair of the garage door opener and the equipment, such as remote controls, open/close push button, sensors, and external keypads are the owner’s responsibility. If the garage door opener or the equipment is not working, the owner will need to contact a thirdparty contractor to schedule repairs. Garage door openers and equipment can be purchased at most hardware stores.
Electrical Service Inside of Garages
The electrical wiring in surface garages was designed and installed to support the garage door openers and lighting only. No other devices or equipment are to be plugged into the electrical outlets inside of the garages or otherwise connected to the electrical wiring.
Garage Sweeping and Storage
Garage sweeping will occur annually, typically in the late Fall after the seasonal leaves have fallen. Garage sweeping is subject to weather conditions and staff availability. Residents are required to move their vehicles from the garages as instructed by the association and may return to their garage after the cleaning is complete. If the garage door is disabled for the cleaning and it has not been resecured, residents are asked to place a work order during normal business hours or to call Community Response for assistance after hours.
Are You Interested in Serving on a WG Committee?
Committee Interest Meeting on November 6
Windsor Gardens has many active committees for those who want to become more involved in the work of the association. Residents are invited to attend a committee interest meeting on Wednesday, November 6, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the Colorado Room. Board members will be present to explain the duties and functions of the committees that they chair. Everyone is welcome.
Residents are encouraged to submit a committee interest form expressing their interest in serving on one or more committees. Forms will be available at the interest meeting and at the various committee meetings in November. There are also copies available in the administration office. Completed committee interest forms are due in the administration office by Monday, December 2, 4:30 p.m. The board president will review the forms and make committee assignments subject to the board’s approval. Residents will be appointed to committees based on their interests, expertise and experience, and the needs of the committees. The term of service for a committee is one year, beginning January 1, 2025, and ending December 31, 2025, with a general commitment of one to three hours per month. Below is a list of committee descriptions.
COMMITTEE DESCRIPTIONS
Appeals Committee
The appeals committee hears owner appeals regarding covenant enforcement matters that have gone through the hearing process with association staff, and the owner disagrees with the determination. The appeals committee will follow the appeals process set forth in the WG Covenant and Rule Enforcement Procedures Policy to issue a final determination on the covenant enforcement matters appealed by owners. This committee is an ad hoc committee of the policy committee and only meets on an as-needed basis. In some years, no meetings are needed. The committee is comprised of two board members and up to three policy committee members.
Architectural Review Committee
The purpose of the architectural review committee (ARC) is to assist the board of directors and the Windsor Gardens staff in making aesthetic, architectural and design decisions that will benefit the community as a whole, increase curb appeal, keep the community and common areas attractive for the enjoyment and use of all owners and to protect property values. Currently, the committee meets to review and discuss common elements decoration policy requests and inspection details.
Upon the request of the board of directors or general manager, the ARC will review specific issues or projects that are proposed for the community. If the ARC wishes to review a specific issue or project that the board or general manager has not requested, it must first be approved by the board of directors.
Once the board has approved a recommendation from the ARC, the ARC will work with other committees, as needed, in order to implement the decision that has been made. In some cases, it will be necessary for the policy committee to establish written guidelines or policies after the board has approved recommendations from the committee. In this case, the ARC will provide the necessary input and basic concepts for the policy committee to establish these guidelines or policies for the board to approve. The committee is comprised of two board members and up to five committee members. This committee meets every month.
Auditing Committee
The duties of this committee are to (a) audit significant expenditures
on a monthly basis; (b) observe, on a test basis, staff conducting periodic physical counts of inventories and/or depreciable assets; (c) recommend to the board the selection, retention or termination of an external auditor; (d) review the annual audit report and findings of the external auditor, including communications of reportable conditions, material weaknesses in internal control and similar matters; and (e) perform such other audit procedures and functions as the board deems necessary.
Monthly duties include:
Review of all checks issued each month to confirm that the check stub amount matches the invoice(s) and purchase order if one was required.
The chairperson of the committee verifies the check register against the checks to confirm that all checks are accounted for.
Counting and confirming the reconciliation of the cash box.
This committee is comprised of two board members and at least three committee members. This committee meets monthly.
Board Election Committee
This committee works on the annual board election by establishing a calendar of events, meeting with prospective candidates, and overseeing and facilitating candidate forum events. The committee also assists with establishing election procedures and obtaining volunteers to help with candidate events and in-person voting. This committee meets as needed from May to October every year and is comprised of two board members and three committee members.
Community Life Committee
This committee works with the administration staff, chief of community response, activities director, golf manager, and restaurant operator to focus on items pertaining to the community center, amenities, safety and overall community engagement at Windsor Gardens. Their vision is to be a leading example for active adult living communities through their innovative programming and community engagement endeavors, which uphold the dignity of Windsor Gardens' older adult population. They will do this by reviewing activities programming, community response statistics, golf course operations and food service in the community, while fielding complaints, discussing solutions and making suggestions to the board of directors and staff. This committee is comprised of two board members and up to seven committee members. Meetings are held monthly.
Employee Relations and Safety Committee
The Employee Relations and Employee Safety Committee has a dual role. The purpose of the employee relations side of the committee is to review and discuss employee benefits prior to renewal. For its employee safety role, the committee meets quarterly as a requirement of the current safety program. The committee discusses topics related to the workers’ compensation insurance policy, employee-related injuries and recent safety training. One staff member from each of the following departments participates on the committee: community response, grounds and maintenance. This committee meets quarterly and is comprised of two board members and at least three committee members.
Entrance Tower Ad Hoc Committee
The Ad Hoc Committee will focus on the community’s entrance
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tower located at South Clinton Street and East Alameda Avenue. The committee will consider ideas and concepts provided by the association’s architect and provide feedback on the repurposing or redesigning of the tower. Community input will be obtained on the design concepts before a final recommendation is provided to the board. This committee will be comprised of two board members and up to seven committee members. The meeting schedule is to be determined. To support continuity on the entrance tower project, participants may be asked to serve for more than one year and appointments to this committee may only be made on a case-bycase basis.
Finance Committee
The duties of this committee are: (a) oversee the professionally managed capital reserve account by participating in periodic reviews and reports on the status of the investment portfolio and compliance with the investment policy; (b) provide recommendations to the board to retain, engage, or terminate the financial advisor; (c) work with staff and the financial advisor to determine when funds are available to invest into the capital reserve account and provide recommendations to the board; (d) participate in periodic reviews of operating, capital reserve and tax reserve accounts and budget versus actual results; (e) participate in the annual audit review with the audit committee and CPA; and (f) review the draft budget prepared by staff and provide recommendation to the board for final approval. This committee consists of two board members, one of whom is the board treasurer, and at least five committee members. This committee meets monthly.
Governing Documents Ad Hoc Committee
If the board pursues amending the association declaration, bylaws, or articles of incorporation, an ad hoc committee may be formed to work with staff on revising the documents. The committee will be comprised of two board members and up to three policy committee members.
Insurance
The purpose of the insurance committee is to review the annual insurance renewal, discuss insurance coverage and provide recommendations to the board for final approval. Mid-year, the committee will meet to discuss claims history and recommendations for avoiding insurance claims. Additionally, this committee may collaborate on ideas for community education and initiatives. The committee will be comprised of two board members and up to five committee members. This committee meets twice per year.
Long-Range Planning and Innovation
The Long-Range Planning and Innovation Committee is required pursuant to the association bylaws, with two members of the board included in the membership. The purpose of the committee is to assist the board of directors and the staff in planning and evaluating major maintenance, repair and replacement projects, and to explore technological advancements and innovation (modernization) of infrastructure when appropriate. During the committee year, discussions will occur regarding the reserve study, due diligence for upcoming or proposed projects, as well as annual and long-term capital reserve funding requirements. Through those activities, the committee will ultimately provide recommendations to the board of directors each year to prioritize and allocate capital reserve funds towards specific projects and assess the feasibility of new technology projects.
On an annual basis, the committee will review the projects that are scheduled in the next one to five years. The schedule for years six
to twenty will also be reviewed and evaluated every three and five years. The current reserve study schedule will be used as a guide for upcoming projects. Staff will assist the committee with determining if changes need to be made to the timeline for each project. Existing components in the association, which are not included in the current reserve study, may be added to the association’s project schedule, as recommended by staff. If the committee wishes to add a project that is not in the current schedule and has not been recommended by staff, it must first be approved by the board of directors.
Once the schedule has been reviewed for the committee year, staff will work on any due diligence and planning that may be needed for upcoming projects. This may include engaging an architect, engineer, interior designer or other professional. It may also include obtaining bids and proposals to complete the work. On a quarterly basis, staff will provide progress on projects underway for the current fiscal year, as well as any due diligence updates for upcoming projects. At the end of each committee year, a recommended schedule of projects for the next one to five years will be submitted to the board for review. The schedule will be prioritized by necessity and include an estimated cost and reserve allocation. The committee is comprised of two board members and up to five committee members. Typically, this committee will meet monthly but occasionally will skip a month if there is no business to discuss.
Policy Committee
This committee works with staff to develop new policies as well as revise existing policies as needed, and then provides recommendations to the board. The committee is comprised of two board members and up to five committee members. This committee will meet every month, but occasionally will skip a month if there is no business to discuss.
Public Relations Committee
This committee works with staff to plan articles and topics of interest for the monthly publication of Windsor Life, the official newspaper of the Windsor Gardens Association. This committee also develops public relations and marketing activities to further the interests of Windsor Gardens in the outside community. Membership includes two members of the board and up to five committee members. This committee meets monthly.
Revenue Exploration Ad Hoc Committee
This committee was formed to investigate and pursue opportunities with grants, state or federal funding, other means of donations, or charitable giving to fund infrastructure needs and other desires of the community.The ad hoc committee will be comprised of two board members and up to three committee members. To support continuity in current initiatives, participants may be asked to serve for more than one year and appointments to this committee may only be made on a case-by-case basis.
Underground Garage Ad Hoc Committee
In 2015, the board of directors organized an underground garage committee to foster communication and involvement in a multi-year repair project affecting nine buildings with underground parking stalls and rooftop gardens located above the three underground garages. The participants of this committee were asked to serve for the duration of the project, which is expected to be several years. As a result, appointments to this committee do not occur annually and will only be made on a case-by-case basis.
NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL MEETING & ELECTRONIC BALLOT VOTE FOR THE LOSS ASSESSMENT RATIFICATION RELATED TO THE MAY 30, 2024, HAILSTORM INSURANCE CLAIM
In accordance with the Windsor Gardens Association Bylaws, owners are hereby provided notice of an informational meeting and electronic ballot vote for the loss assessment ratification related to the May 30, 2024, hailstorm insurance claim. The informational meeting will be held on Thursday, November 21, at 6 p.m. in the auditorium for owners who wish to attend in person. For owners who are unable to attend in person, the meeting will also be available on Zoom and Facebook Live.
PURPOSE OF INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Present information on the May 30, 2024, hailstorm property damage claim.
Explain how the 2% deductible for wind and hail claims is determined and provide examples of the estimated loss assessment.
Answer written questions received from owners.*
Provide instructions for voting by electronic ballot.
*A cutout is included on page 11 for owners to submit questions before the meeting. All questions must be received by November 18.
ELECTRONIC BALLOT VOTE ISSUE
The electronic ballot vote will provide for ratification (approval) or veto (disapproval) by the owners of the $4.8M loss assessment approved by the board of directors on September 25, 2024.
QUORUM & APPROVAL REQUIREMENT
There is no quorum requirement for the informational meeting; however, according to Colorado law, the loss assessment will be deemed approved unless a majority of owners, which is equivalent to 1,372 units, veto the loss assessment vote.
LOSS ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
On May 30, 2024, a major hailstorm impacted the Windsor Gardens community. An insurance claim was opened for the property damage. Repair estimates received from insurance total approximately $14.5M. The repairs and replacements include but are not limited to, roofs on residential buildings, community buildings and garage structures; gutters, edge metal, and downspouts; siding, facia, soffit, paint in various locations; skylight repairs for townhomes; roof vents/ducts; screen damage; metal canopies, and the copper cone roof on the auditorium. The association’s property insurance coverage has a 2% wind and hail deductible. This deductible is not based on the cost of the damage. Per the property insurance policies, the deductible is based on 2% of each building's value, unless the cost of repairs is less. If it is less, then the association will pay the full cost of repairs. The estimated deductible for this hailstorm loss is $4.8M. On September 25, 2024, the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors voted to proceed with a loss assessment to all owners to cover the deductible expenses. Examples of the estimated allocation of the deductible range from $1,418.99 to $2,837.97 and are based on the square footage of each unit. Executive units and units that have been combined are not included in the above example of the estimated allocation of deductibles, but they will be included when the loss assessment is actually billed.
Most condominium owner insurance policies, commonly referred to as an HO6 policy, provide coverage for loss assessments charged by the association. In some cases, a deductible will apply. Owners may wish to notify their insurance carrier of the pending loss
assessment and to discuss coverage. In some cases, coverage will be based on the date of loss, May 30, 2024. In other cases, coverage may be based on the date the loss assessment is billed, which is still unknown. Every insurance company is different, and coverage is specific to each policy.
WHY IS THE RESERVE ACCOUNT NOT FUNDING THE LOSS ASSESSMENT?
The purpose of the capital reserve account is to fund major repairs and replacement of large components owned and operated by the association. It is not intended to fund insurance deductibles of this magnitude, but if it was, a repayment plan may be required. For example, the annual insurance premium of $2.4 million is paid from the reserve account. This loan from the reserve account is repaid each month as HOA assessments are collected, and the balance is paid in full by the end of the year. Likewise, if the funds in the reserve account were used to pay for the hailstorm deductible, a repayment plan or plan to replenish the reserve account may be needed. This scenario increases the likelihood that an increase in the annual HOA assessment would be needed to pay back or replenish the reserve account. After significant consideration, it was determined this was not a favorable outcome.
ELECTRONIC VOTING
This ballot vote will be conducted electronically by a third-party company called Vote-Now. Electronic voting will open on Friday, November 22, at 9 a.m. and close on Thursday, December 5, at 4:30 p.m. Each owner has a unique voter identifier that will be required to vote. Follow the instructions enclosed with this notice and obtain ballot voting instructions. Voting options by phone or written paper ballot are also available for owners who are not comfortable voting electronically.
ASSISTANCE WITH ELECTRONIC BALLOTS IN CENTERPOINT LOBBY
To help owners complete electronic ballots, volunteers will be available to assist with electronic in-person voting on the following dates and times:
11/22 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
11/24 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
11/26 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
12/2 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
12/5 12 p.m. to 4 p.m.
If you are unable to leave your unit and would like a volunteer to come to you, please contact the administrative office at (303) 3647485 to make arrangements.
BALLOT VOTE RESULTS
The results will be announced on Friday, December 6, via a Pilera notification to all owners.
BILLING INFORMATION FOR THE LOSS ASSESSMENT IF RATIFIED
If owners ratify the loss assessment, the association will proceed with billing all owners by January 15, 2025. A billing statement and an explanation of the loss assessment will be sent out to owners. Owners can provide this information to their insurance company and file a claim for loss assessment coverage. The estimated due date for the loss assessment is March 15, 2025.
From the General Manager
THE POWER OF VOTING
General Manager
Rebecca Zazueta
Voting is one of the owners’ most important powers in a condominium association. When it comes to board elections, declaration amendments, and budget ratifications, owners play a critical role in determining the outcome of these business issues. For the 2024 board election, 1,261 ballots were cast, equivalent to 46.9% of the membership. This is a remarkable outcome, especially compared to other large-scale communities nationally that report 20-30% owner participation in HOA ballot voting.
At Windsor Gardens, it took a tremendous effort to reach 46.9% even with an easyto-use electronic ballot. With the help of several volunteers, reminders to vote and in-person help were available to owners throughout the voting period. Without that level of involvement and time spent on this vote, we would likely have only reached about 30% participation overall.
Many business issues require voting thresholds higher than the 46.9% reached this last election period. For example, to veto (to disapprove) the ratification of a budget, owners must reach a 51% threshold. For a declaration amendment that impacts use restrictions, a 67% approval threshold must be reached. These business issues are common at Windsor Gardens, and it is critical for all owners to be involved and have their voices heard.
This month, we have announced another electronic ballot vote regarding the ratification of the loss assessment for the May 2024 hailstorm damages insurance deductible. You can read more about this business issue on page 10. Not only is it important for owners to vote on the loss assessment, but it is also extremely important for everyone to be well-informed before voting. I encourage all owners to get involved, to attend the informational meeting on November 21 or watch the recorded meeting on Facebook Live, and to read meeting minutes and Windsor Life articles before voting. Taking a passive, uninvolved position on ballot votes is not the right approach to supporting Windsor Gardens with important issues that impact you as an owner. Please participate and vote.
COMMUNITY-WIDE FIBER NETWORK
The association is in contract negotiations with Vero to install a community-wide fiber network for Windsor Gardens. The primary focus of the community-wide fiber network project is to improve facilities management. If successful, this project will provide the connectivity needed to implement new facility management technology in the association. Areas where we can use the new technology include work order systems and handheld devices for staff, irrigation controls, new access controls for residential buildings, and boiler monitoring. Vero will provide the necessary connectivity and network to deploy this new technology. Vero’s 100% fiber-optic network will also provide an opportunity for
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ZOOM & FACEBOOK LIVE INFORMATION FOR THE MEETING
You may join the informational meeting on Thursday, November 21, at 6 p.m. in person or by computer, phone or Facebook Live. Due to the size and format of the meeting, Zoom and Facebook attendees will not be able to interact, provide comments or ask live questions. A cutout is included below for owners to submit questions before the meeting. All questions must be received by November 18.
Windsor Gardens residents to purchase competitively priced broadband services for their units that will offer symmetrical bandwidth internet (upload and download) at gigabit-level speeds. Vero’s fiber network is optimized to provide faster speeds, better connectivity, and the bandwidth to connect more devices for streaming, gaming, working from home and more, all at the same time. Vero will provide a new option for internet services inside of units, and the pricing is expected to be favorable for Windsor Gardens residents.
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Join Zoom by computer using the below link: https://bit.ly/LossAssessmentMeeting
Join by Facebook Live using the below link: https://www.facebook.com/WindsorGardensAssociation/live
Join by phone:
Call 720-928-9299. Enter the webinar ID: 827 1957 3656. Enter the passcode: 108198.
Questions I have about the Loss Assessment for the Hailstorm Damages Insurance Deductible
From the General Manager continued
COMMUNITY-WIDE FIBER
As part of the contract negotiations, Vero would like to share information about their internet services with residents, obtain a better understanding of how the internet is used inside of the residential units, and determine if residents are willing to consider a change in their current internet and cable television providers. This is an important element of the new relationship with Vero as their company is also investing in the construction cost of the fiber network with a long-term goal of partnering with the
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community to provide reliable internet services at a reasonable cost to residents. If Vero signs up a high percentage of residents for internet services, the association will also benefit through lower monthly management fees. Residents are encouraged to attend an informational meeting with Vero on November 19 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Colorado Room. Zoom information for this meeting is on page 4. A resident survey will also be sent out electronically this month.
HOLIDAY DECORATIONS
In the August 2024 issue, I wrote about the exterior building holiday decorations policy and a new policy concerning holiday decorations displayed by the association and staff. With the holidays just around the corner, I encourage residents to look back at that article to refresh on the reasons why changes were made to the policy this year. (See page 10 of the August 2024
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issue.) The goal is for this wonderful tradition to stand the test of time and continue forward for all current and future residents of Windsor Gardens to be proud of. Additional holiday decorating information is on page 24 to help everyone have a successful and bright season!
MAINTENANCE UPDATES
Underground Garages Project: Work is continuing at underground garage parking lot 24. Twenty broken tendons have been repaired.
The project is moving to buildings 60 and 62. A new trench will be dug, and additional trees may need to be removed.
Comcast has been asked to assist with the removal of the old cable, or if that is not possible, the old and the new cables will be buried.
Solar lighting will be installed in front of building 60 while the work is in progress.
Boiler Replacement: Buildings 80, 68, 32 and 4 are complete. Insulation is pending. The phased replacement of boilers is now complete, which means all boilers have now been replaced with Triangle Tube boilers, except for the community center, which has LAARs boilers.
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Snow Removal at WG
From Dana Cusack, Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, and Rebecca Zazueta,
General Manager
At Windsor Gardens, we take snow removal very seriously. We make every effort to remove the snow and ice before somebody slips and well ahead of the city's 24-hour grace period for clearing our sidewalks. We clear 13 miles of sidewalks in two hours or so, make walking paths through breezeways and along garage doors, and plow 25 parking lots.
Every year and every snowstorm is different. Please be patient with the snow removal crew.
Why does Windsor Gardens plow the snow to the center of the streets?
One big obstacle we face concerns the sidewalks adjacent to the city street – we call that sidewalk the “loop walk.” In the past, the city plow trucks came into Windsor Gardens and pushed the snow to the curb, causing many problems, including preventing emergency responder access to many of our building entrances, not to mention anyone trying to exit an RTD bus. The plowed snow blocked the entrances to our parking lot ramps, cars parked in the street were trapped, and in some of our larger storms, the big trucks pushed snow over the loop walk, making things very difficult for our smaller tractors to move the heavy piles. Lastly, with snow and cars in the gutters, we faced drainage concerns. We only have three street drains for the entire property, so it is vital we keep the gutters open to prevent backups that can make the loop walk hazardous.
Watch out for ice buildup from daily thaw.
Our snow removal program has a reputation as one of the finest in the city. Still, we want to remind our residents that the conditions of our sidewalks, stairs and parking lots constantly change during snow events and in the days that follow. Colorado is known for warmer temperatures during the day, followed by freezing temperatures at night. Ice buildup caused by the daily thaw on sidewalks, stairs and parking lots is a concern we deal with throughout the winter. Ice will likely develop on walking surfaces despite the association’s snowremoval efforts. Although we put sand on the ice, caution is still important while walking on any of these surfaces. Our snow crews may not make it to your parking lot, stairs or sidewalk before you leave or come home. In these instances, please use extra caution. During this upcoming snow season, you may receive Pilera messages about our snow removal operations or severe weather conditions. If you have questions about snow removal, please contact us.
It has been many years now since Windsor Gardens met with the city, stating our case that Windsor Gardens is a unique community requiring a snowplowing method that provides access for emergency vehicles. Since then, the WG grounds crew has plowed the snow into piles in the middle of the street. This method addresses the issues raised above.
The snow pile in the middle of the streets typically melts in a couple of days, but sometimes, when it stays cold or we get back-to-back storms, the pile remains deep. When this happens, the snow removal crew will cut holes into the pile to allow entrance to the parking lots from either side of the street. If we still need to make these openings in the snow pile, remember to turn right when you exit the parking lot and go to the next intersection. Please do not try to drive over the pile. If you do try and your car becomes stuck or high-centered on the snow pile, neither the WG maintenance staff nor community response officers can assist with vehicles that are stuck in the snow. Please contact your own company such as AAA for assistance.
Please move your cars off the streets during snowstorms.
The WG loop is a Denver snow route. During snowstorms, please park your vehicles in open spots in our parking lots – not on the street. This will allow us to remove the snow from streets and sidewalks before it turns into ice. It also allows enough space for plows to clear the sidewalks without risking damage to your car.
Report icy conditions.
Our snow removal crew regularly inspects for icy conditions, but you are also encouraged to report problem areas. During regular business hours, please contact the office at 303-364-7485. After regular business hours, please call community response at 303-364-4924. Pedestrians and pets are always restricted from the golf course. Regardless of weather conditions, the golf course and golf cart trails are always restricted from pedestrians and pets. This rule is due to the year-round operation of the golf course, maintenance requirements and safety concerns.
There is no snow removal or ice management on soft surface walking paths made with crusher fines and flagstone areas.
We have a few soft-surface walking paths made with crusher fines and flagstone areas throughout the community. It is important to note that these areas are not included in our snow removal operations and should be avoided during weather events and when they are wet, icy or snow-covered. Instead, use the sidewalks cleared by the snow removal crews.
There is no snow removal or ice management in Windsor West. Use it at your own risk.
The WG Open Space Policy specifies that residents use Windsor West at their own risk. Inherent risks exist in this natural area, including seasonal snow and ice. Below is a portion of the policy. A copy of the complete policy is available on the association’s website under the Resource Center tab and policies file.
Pedestrians who use Windsor West do so at their own risk and are advised of the following inherent risks that exist in this nature area:
• The walking surface is uneven, unstable, and steep in certain areas. The walking surface will also be impacted by weather. Mud, standing water, snow, and icy conditions
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will exist throughout the year. Windsor Gardens does not perform snow removal and ice management in the Windsor West area.
• There is no lighting, and the area will be very dark early in the morning and late at night.
• The nature area is not fully visible from the street or neighboring buildings. It may be difficult for someone to see you should you require emergency assistance.
• Windsor West is a wildlife habitat. Snakes, coyotes, raccoons, birds, mosquitoes, insects, and other animals may be present.
Pedestrians are encouraged to take the following safety precautions:
• Do not enter Windsor West when unsafe conditions exist, especially when ice and snow are present.
• When possible, walk with a partner and not alone.
• Always carry a cell phone and flashlight with you. The association reserves the right to close access to Windsor West or establish hours of access at any time, with or without notice, as a result of a safety concern.
Winter Safety Tips: Preventing Slips and Falls
Every year, warm hues of summer and fall surrender to the cold clasp of winter, and our community faces another challenging period of icy walkways and slippery surfaces. While snowfall may paint a picture of beauty, it can regrettably pose a significant risk of slips and falls.
A serious slip and fall can be life changing. No one plans to fall, but frequently, a fall could have been avoided. By following these steps, you can protect yourself from slips and falls during the cold weather season:
Wear appropriate footwear: We encourage wearing shoes with proper traction to prevent slipping on icy or wet surfaces. If you have a dog to walk, always evaluate the conditions before
heading outside. Take a cell phone, walk slowly and carry a flashlight in the dark. Consider the best path to take – it might not be the same path you typically take.
Be aware of your surroundings: We want to remind you to be cautious and watch out for potential hazards like black ice or uneven surfaces. Do not walk on a surface that looks like it might be slick. Keep in mind that north-facing walks or walks in shaded areas tend to freeze up during the melting cycle after snowstorms – especially at night and in the early mornings. If an alternative path is in the sun and dry, take the safer route –even if it is a few extra steps.
After a snowstorm, stick to the sidewalks that have been cleared. Avoid walking through the grass area. While it may be the shorter path, it is not the safest.
Remember that snow removal operations do not include lanai stoops, crusher fines walkways, or flagstone surfaces.
If you usually use the exterior staircase to come and go, you may want to consider changing your routine on a snowy or icy day and use the interior staircase or elevator instead.
Be flexible and willing to change your schedule and routine. Visibility is another factor that is never to be overlooked. Winter means fewer daylight hours and more dark corners. Watch the weather forecast and be aware of any upcoming severe conditions. When possible, schedule your outings and appointments around bad weather days. Don’t go out if you don’t have to.
Ask a neighbor for help or call Community Response to request assistance if needed.
Facilities
Maintenance
Manager
Bill
Walsh
Maintenance Matters
UNDERSTANDING THE WG HEATING SYSTEM
The heating system that services the condominium living areas here at Windsor Gardens is a hot water system (hydronic heat). Water is heated in the central boiler and distributed to each unit to satisfy the temperature set on your thermostat. Your thermostat tells a zone valve when to open and circulate hot water through the heat registers in your condo. This valve circulates the hot water through all the rooms in your condo as they are in the same zone. When the temperature in your unit is warm enough to satisfy the thermostat, the zone valve closes, and the heat goes off until the next cycle.
Our system is nothing like the forced air system you may have had in your single-family home. Forced air can heat a room in just a few minutes, while a hot water system takes considerable time to heat a room. In your old home, you probably turned the thermostat down when you left the house. Here at the Gardens, you should set your thermostat to at least 72 degrees, higher if you feel cold, and then leave it alone.
When the outdoor temperature drops to zero or below, you will probably not be able to get your unit much warmer than 70 degrees—no matter how high you turn up your thermostat. Our heating system was designed to provide an indoor temperature of 70 degrees in all units when the outdoor temperature is zero. Keep in mind that this is under ideal conditions where the heat registers are clean and not blocked by furniture.
Troubleshooting
We get dozens of heat-related calls each day in the winter. In most cases, the heating system is working fine. However, our techs find sliding doors or windows ajar. To allow the heating system to function as designed, please check all your windows and keep them locked in winter. You should also keep your sliding door closed at all times.
Another common problem we see is heat registers blocked by furniture, curtains or other items. You need to give your heat registers room to circulate the heated air.
The heating system also needs an unblocked opening under your front door. Your building’s hallway is pressurized with warm air, which flows under your door and circulates into the unit. If you have the base of your front door blocked with a towel or door sweep, the exhaust fan in your unit pulls cold air in from around
your windows and sliding door instead of pulling warm air in from under your front door.
We get calls all the time where someone says that they have the thermostat set at 72, and they feel cold. If you feel cold, turn the thermostat up a few degrees, but keep in mind that it will take at least a half hour for your unit to acclimate to that adjustment. If you are cold, make sure your front door has a space underneath for warm air to enter your unit. If you feel warmth at the heat register, your heating system is on and working.
Heating Concerns We Frequently Hear
When does the heat get “turned on”? The heat automatically turns off when the outdoor temperature gets above 70 degrees; when the temperature is below 70, the heating system is active. The heat is always “on” but inactive when it’s warm outside.
The first-floor hallway is always very warm. This heat is caused by the large supply and return pipes that run directly below the floor.
Our hallway is always cold at this end of the building. The heat registers at the end of the hallway are controlled by the thermostat in a nearby unit. If that unit has the thermostat set low, the heat register will reflect that.
Our laundry room is very cold. The heat register in the laundry room is controlled by the thermostat in the unit next door. Normally, this unit is directly over the boiler room, so their thermostat is often set to a lower setting. Therefore, the laundry room usually feels cool.
My unit is always too hot. This is a common problem for units in the center of the building, as the supply and return pipes are larger in the center, and the hot water constantly running through the pipes on its way to the end units heats up the concrete floors and ceilings.
Unfortunately, these problems are associated with the original design of our buildings, which were designed and built at a time when energy costs were not at the forefront as they are today. Each one of these problems would require extensive demolition and rebuilding of many areas in the building. At today’s energy costs, this type of construction would not yield a return on the dollars invested. We continue to research new ideas and devices that are being developed with the hope that one day we will find an economically feasible solution.
If you have checked all of these items and your system is still not working, please submit a work order, and we will get it repaired. Warm thoughts until next month.
WINTERIZING YOUR WALL AIR CONDITIONING UNIT
On older, original-model wall air conditioners with an "air exchanger" knob, make sure the knob is always turned to the closed setting. The newer style a/c units do not have the open/ closed knob and are always closed.
Residents on the ground floor level or with a/c units exhausting onto the lanai can wrap the back of the a/c unit with a large trash bag and bungee cords or duct tape, which can be removed and thrown out next spring. Most universal a/c covers found at various hardware stores don't fit well but can help keep winter winds from coming through the a/c unit.
Some residents have made their own interior a/c covers. There are no known commercial interior covers that fit the wall units.
Check for air leaks around the perimeter of the a/c units. Sometimes, over the years, the factory-installed insulation dries out and falls away from the a/c unit, allowing cold air to seep into the room. Look for daylight around the unit and insert insulation or tape the edges to prevent air leaks. DO NOT push so much insulation around the edges that the insulating and sealing gasket is pushed into the a/c wall sleeve (metal box). There is a rubber gasket on every wall sleeve to help seal from exterior weather conditions.
Grounds Maintenance
Supervisor
Dana Cusack
Down to Earth
Grounds Maintenance
'TIS THE SEASON
'Tis the season, well, not that season, but the time of year when our trees start preparing themselves for the upcoming winter. During the annual tree walk, I talked about some of my concerns regarding some varieties of trees on our grounds, especially the locust trees. Due to the weather in the past ten to fifteen years, we are seeing what we are calling the Locust Decline. Eight larger locust trees will be removed this winter as they have fallen prey to Thyronectria Canker, a disease that causes the bark to ooze. It looks like the trees are bleeding maple syrup. Over time, the trees start to wall themselves off, branch by branch, until only a few branches remain to produce any growth.
The list of trees that must be removed is growing, and we are losing many of our older ones. We are at a turning point or a changing of the guard with the kings of the landscape. We plan to continue our tree trimming procedures, plant trees with good track records on our property, plant with diversity to mitigate pest problems like the Emerald Ash Bore and hope that somehow the crazy weather we seem always to experience will just “chill out”.
We have an annual “Tree Meeting” with the crew that will be working on the trees. The meeting lasts most of the day, and at the end, we teach our new tree trimmers how to tie all the knots they will need to learn before they can climb. We have almost 240 years of tree work experience, with 205 of those years on the Windsor Gardens trees.
Community Response Activities, October 1 through October 28, 2024
MAINTENANCE UPDATES
Technology Project: The association is moving forward with Vero to install a fiber network in the community. Contract negotiations are underway.
Landscape Improvement Projects: We planted 13 trees in October: three Coralburst Crabs at building 9; three Cleveland “Select” Pears at buildings 55, 49, and 47; a Sweet Gum at building 22; a Red Oak at building 53; a Sensation Maple at building 50; a London Plane Tree at building 4; two Triumph Elms on the golf course; and a Catalpa at building 32. Various planting projects were done in October at buildings 57, 2, 84, 34, 17, 28 and 36 and the pool area.
Curb Stops: Curb stops were installed for buildings 27 and 29. A main valve repair was also completed at building 32 and building 84.
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Phone System: We have entered contract negotiations for the replacement of the association’s phone system.
HALLWAY CARPET REPLACEMENT
Building 14 is in progress. Building 20 has been scheduled.
PAINT DEPARTMENT
Exterior Painting: Buildings 19, 23 and 59 are complete.
Hallway Painting Project: We are starting Building 40.
Other Paint Projects: After abatement in building 48, we repopcorned and re-textured the A-floor ceiling where needed. All four hallways will be repainted. We power-washed the outside of the fire unit at building 48, primed and painted. We repaired the facia at building 50.
Parking Reassignments
Over the years, there has been confusion about parking stall ownership and what steps need to be taken if an owner wants to “sell” their parking stall to another owner. Parking stalls include assigned above-ground surface parking spaces, garages and assigned parking spaces in underground garages.
Parking stalls are not owned by unit owners and cannot be sold by one owner to another owner. Parking stalls are attached to units. Here are a few other parking stall facts you may not be aware of:
All parking stalls are limited common elements as defined in the association’s declaration. Parking stalls were originally assigned by warranty deed as outlined below, and subsequently, the association acquired the right to assign parking spaces to units that had not previously been assigned.
Warranty deeds for units typically include a legal description for the unit as well as an exclusive right to use and occupy one or more parking stalls. If the parking stall(s) were owned, they would be included in the legal description for real property instead of being listed as an exclusive right to use and occupy, which is the standard language used for limited common elements.
The association assigns parking stalls to units and provides an exclusive right to use and occupy these spaces as limited common elements.
A quit claim deed cannot be used to transfer (aka sell) a parking stall from one owner to another. If an owner wants to transfer their exclusive right to use and occupy a parking stall, the association and the owner of the unit to which the parking stall is assigned must initiate the process to reassign the parking stall. This process is dictated by the association’s declaration and the Colorado Common Interest Ownership Act (CCIOA). Technically, a parking reassignment is considered a declaration amendment that only requires approval by the association and the owners transferring or acquiring the right to use the parking stall.
Reassignment Process
The first step in the reassignment process is for an owner to advise the administrative office in writing that they want to reassign their parking space(s) to another Windsor Gardens unit. The written notification must include the following details and supporting documentation:
The owner’s name, contact information, address, and the parking lot and stall number to be reassigned. A copy of the recorded warranty deed for the owner’s unit must also be included.
The name, contact information, and address of the unit that is acquiring the exclusive right to use the parking stall. A copy of their recorded warranty deed must also be included with the request.
A $500 deposit check made out to Windsor Gardens Association to initiate the legal work, which includes the review of the unit ownership and parking stall(s) assignment history and the drafting and recording of the reassignment document. In many cases, the $500 may cover all the expenses incurred to complete the reassignment, but additional billing could apply. If you have a quit claim deed for a parking stall or the parking stall has moved around from one unit to another, extra work will be required to complete a reassignment. A supplemental affidavit and death certificate may be required if one of the owners is deceased but still on the deed. If a trust owns the unit, a statement of authority is required. Once the initial request and information are received, a staff member can discuss the specific circumstances and estimated costs with the parties involved.
It is important to keep in mind that the reassignment process takes time to complete and will require at least two to four weeks. Owners are encouraged to plan ahead and ensure that there is adequate time to manage reassignments, especially if they are connected to selling a unit. In some cases, the research can be extensive and may ultimately delay a closing.
Dish Network Installation and Service at WG
Windsor Gardens has been advised that Eagle AV is no longer doing business at Windsor Gardens. The association is working to identify a new association-approved satellite dish vendor. As we work through this transition, Larry the Satellite Guy can assist you with new service and service calls for Dish Network and Direct TV. Call him at 720-628-4642.
We appreciate your patience through this transition. If you experience issues during this time, please contact Liz Nickel Morrison at 720-862-1531 or lnickel@wgamail.com.
Why do we need an association-approved third-party installer for satellite dishes on the roof?
Simply put, it protects the roof and all the equipment on the roof. One person is trained to be on the roof and protect the equipment while maintaining safety for themselves. The third-party installer has sufficient liability insurance coverage for their company to be contracted with Windsor Gardens as the sole entity permitted to work on the roofs.
What’s the process for initiating cable service or having your equipment serviced?
If you need to start service with Dish Network or Direct TV, call Larry. He’ll set you up, and the cable company will bill you. If you already have service with one of these companies, he will charge you directly for service calls.
No-Smoking, No-Vaping Signs on WG Benches
We have placed no-smoking and no-vaping stickers on Windsor Gardens benches as a reminder to residents and guests that Windsor Gardens common areas are no-smoking and no-vaping zones, per the WG Smoking within Association Property Policy. Some stickers have already been placed on the benches at the community center, in front of the fitness center and at the golf course. The next step will be to put them on benches around the WG loop, from S. Clinton Street to S. Alton Way to E. Center Avenue and back to S. Clinton Street. Additional signs will be considered for other common spaces.
If you see these stickers on benches, please do not remove them. The benches are on Windsor Gardens’ common area property. Smoking is prohibited in all common areas including lanais, garages, parking lots, sidewalks away from the street and the lawn. However, Windsor Gardens does not have jurisdiction to prohibit smoking on Denver city property, such as city streets and the sidewalks next to the streets. The policy also permits smoking within the condo.
WG Emergency Alert Sticker
In collaboration with the Denver Fire Department, the association has developed an Emergency Alert Sticker to distribute throughout the community that will inform emergency personnel with helpful information to aid residents in the event of a fire, evacuation, or other emergency. Stickers are available during business hours at the activities and administrative offices. One sticker is needed per unit and should be placed on the unit's door frame parallel to the door handle.Please do NOT write your name or unit number on the sticker.
Windsor Gardens Emergency Alert Sticker
Fire Safety Tips
From DFD Captain Padilla, www.usfa.fema.gov
On average, each year, 2,600 people die in home fires. Individuals aged 65 and older are twice as likely to be injured or killed by firerelated emergencies.
f Cooking fires: The number one cause of home fires is cookingrelated. Don't leave cooking unattended. Set a timer to monitor. Be mindful of loose clothing. Ensure appliances are turned off after use.
f Smoking: Smoking is the leading cause of home fire deaths for adults 65 and over
f Detectors: Ensure smoke and CO detectors are within 7 to 10 years of manufacture date. Change batteries once to twice times a year and vacuum or blow them clean.
f Fire extinguishers: Have them and know how to use them. PASS: Pull, Aim, Squeeze, Sweep. 2-A- l 0-BC is the type to have.
f Space heaters: Keep a minimum of three feet of clearance. Buy units with safety features that turn them off if they are knocked over or time out if they are left on too long.
f Electrical fires: Electrical fires can be caused by older wiring, overloading of a circuit and the overuse of extension cords.
f Candles: Keep the area around candles clear, be mindful of where you have them burning, and never leave your home while they're burning.
f Escape planning: Have a plan and practice it. Keep escape pathways clear, and have keys, flashlights, eyeglasses, hearing aids, essential belongings, neighbors, etc., ready when needed.
f Medical information: Make it available and keep it up to date with medications, phone numbers, POA, and DNR.
f In the event of a fire: Stay calm, follow your plan, act quickly. If area is smoky, exit low below the smoke. Close doors behind you or protect in place. Cover up openings, call 9-1-1 and signal for help at a window.
Community Operated Policing Storefront
The COP Shop at WG
The COP Shop is operated by volunteers who work with the Denver Police Department to assist with citizen complaints, accident reports and other activities that typically require a trip to the district station.
COP SHOP HOURS AT WG: In October, we will be in the lobby of CenterPoint from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, November 4, and Friday, November 22. If you need us between visits, we are available by phone, text and email. Call or text us at 303-329-0500. Email leetsdalecopshop@hotmail.com or visit our table in CenterPoint.
CRAFT FAIR FUNDRAISER: We'll be fundraising at the annual WG Craft Fair, selling seasonal items made by our volunteers and raffling off five gift baskets. Visit our table in the auditorium.
WINTER HATS, GLOVES & SCARVES DRIVE: December 1 through 31, we will hold our annual hats, gloves and scarves drive. New or gently used items are accepted and greatly appreciated. Look for the donation box in the CenterPoint lobby. Donated items are given to co-responders to share with distressed individuals in the course of their work.
DEAR COP SHOP
Dear Cop Shop:
I was crossing the street when a driver honked and made a rude gesture at me. I thought pedestrians had the right of way.
Angry
Dear Angry:
That must have been a frightening moment. Here’s the lowdown on cars and pedestrians. First, Colorado law requires vehicles to stop for a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk. The key is “marked crosswalk.” Anywhere else is technically jaywalking and could be a ticketable offense. Were you crossing in the middle of a block or a marked crosswalk? Did you look both ways? Did you make eye contact with the driver to make sure they saw you? A lot of
the newer cars are very quiet so you can’t rely on sound alone to make sure it’s safe to proceed.
As we age, we move slower, and our reaction time is slower. Make sure you have plenty of time to navigate the crossing safely. It might seem quicker to skip going to the corner for a crosswalk or taking the diagonal corner to corner to cross, but ask yourself, “Is it safer?”
As much as drivers need to be aware of wheelchairs and people on foot, pedestrians also need to be aware of their surroundings. Yes, Windsor Gardens is a senior community, but remember, it includes a network of city streets open to everyone. The next time you are out walking, ask yourself, “Am I a good pedestrian?”
The Leetsdale Cop Shop
The Leetsdale Cop Shop is ready and willing to help. If needed, the non-emergency police number is 720-913-2000 and the District 3 Police is 720-913-1300.
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 note: walk-ins are not encouraged, as there is important new resident paperwork that must be completed prior to attending a new resident orientation.
TO SCHEDULE AN ORIENTATION
Resales: Contact Kim Hernandez at 303-364-7485, ext. 1564.
Rentals: Contant Estephany Vela at 303-364-7485, ext. 1590.
IN-PERSON ORIENTATIONS
Thursday, November 7, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Thursday, November 14, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 26, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Where: Administrative Office, 595 S. Clinton St.
ZOOM ORIENTATION
Tuesday, November 5, 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.
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.
Welcome to Our New Neighbors
Bldg Name From 6 Patricia Thornton Aurora, CO
14 Anne Robertson Hingham, MA
17 Danielle Dunscombe Denver, CO
51 Charles and Claire McMullen Denver, CO
54 Patricia Winds Denver, CO
84 Dave and Julie Garnett Denver, CO
Resident Profile: Speller Extradonaire David Hoffman
From Jeanne Lee, WG PR Committee Member
What has David Hoffman been doing every month for the past 15 years?
A) Playing pickleball
B) Ballroom dancing
C) Preparing questions for Trivia Fun Day
The answer is C). David began preparing 60 questions each month for Windsor Gardens’ Trivia Fun Day in 2009 and, over the past few years, has had various partners share the load by splitting the research between them. David has enjoyed it, and knows it is fun for others since 60 to 65 people come each month. He said the competition is fun, friendly and sometimes even comical, as groups intentionally whisper the wrong answers to confuse other teams. If someone is seen using a phone and Google to find the answer, others are quick to point it out and shut it down.
dogs no one else wanted.” They also gave all of their pets German names, which, if translated, were often not always complimentary to the pet.
In 2003, the couple moved to WG. David says this is the first time he has lived in a community of 75% women, and he “realizes that men and women think differently!” As a couple, they decided when they walked down the halls and heard TVs behind closed doors that they didn’t want to do just that, and they set out to find ways to be involved. They enjoy the interesting people who come to lecture and try to walk two miles every day. David has researched and presented a lecture on the history and background of how a dairy farm became what is today Windsor Gardens. Sonny presented a lecture about Nuremberg, Germany.
David loves learning things and is also an accomplished speller. “Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis” (45 letters!) is the longest word he has spelled. He enjoys competing in spelling bees and annually competes in the Arvada Senior Rec Center Bee. He and his wife Sonny went to a restaurant one evening, and unbeknownst to him, the Denver Public Library was sponsoring a spelling bee there that night. Of course, David participated and won the Bee and a free dinner from the restaurant.
At age two, David was well-known in the neighborhood for naming all the presidents, from George Washington to Franklin D. Roosevelt. When he was two and a half years old, his parents had him reading, and he was featured in an article in the Camden, New Jersey, Courier Post.
David met his wife, Sonny, on a Western Airlines flight. She was a stewardess. Sonny said that the airline was first known as the “champagne airline” because no matter the hour, each first-class guest was given a glass of champagne with meals.
The couple said they did not “pick each other out” during that flight because David was dating someone else, and Sonny drove him to his girlfriend’s house at the end of the flight. They did, however, exchange phone numbers. Sometime later, at 7:30 a.m. on a Saturday, Sonny called David, asking if he could come to help hide her dog from the building owner in her no-pet building while a plumber came to fix her leaking faucet. David and the dog spent one and a half hours quietly squeezed into the closet while David read the book he had the foresight to bring. Later, when David went out to find his car, it had been towed because, in his haste, he had not seen the no-parking sign.
After David’s car was back safely in his possession, the couple and dog took a ride. The dog chewed up the back seat of the car and followed that up by munching on David’s kitchen chair. When asked how all of this could possibly ingratiate the dog to David, Sonny quipped, “But the dog was very adorable.” She also shared that the dog’s name was Bitzie, German for “garbage,” such as food scraps.
Although the couple met on that flight on October 2, 1963, they could not get married until 1966 because airline stewardesses could not be married. They recently celebrated their 58th anniversary. They have had five dog and five cat family members, including three dogs and five cats at the same time. Sonny said, “We took in
Sonny taught German for 25 years, and David played baseball at the Platt Senior Rec Center. Their volunteer activities are numerous, including judging stage performances, Volunteers of America, Art Reach (providing free tickets to those who otherwise could not attend art events), Denver Film Society, the annual Children’s Museum Birthday Party and others.
David, who recently celebrated his 90th birthday, said he has been retired for more years than he worked. This year, he also retired from providing questions for Trivia Fun Day. He and Sonny still have plans and activities ahead.
David Hoffman
Telling Stories with a Brush and Paint
Have you tried a watercolor or drawing class here at Windsor Gardens? Come and enjoy a class with our instructor, Susan Fidelman. Watercolor is Susan’s true passion, and she enjoys bringing her art to life. She says, “There’s so much world out there, right in front of me. I like to tell a story, with a brush and paint. There’s a gift inside of me – a passion for teaching – and I love it.”
Susan grew up in Denver in a family of 13!
She has a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Loretto Heights College and various associate degrees in sculpture, photography and commercial art. She was previously an illustrator for Denver Public Schools, a courtroom
artist for Channel 9, and a graphic artist for Denver International Airport.
Watercolor and Drawing Classes with Susan Susan’s classes are fun and allow the students to focus on their individual abilities and perspectives. Drawing classes are in the Art Room on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. and watercolor classes are in the Art Room on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Supply lists for her classes are available in the Activities Office. Let Susan find your hidden talents. She’d love to see you in class!
Class Schedule in Windsor Life
The class schedule, organized by day of the week, is posted in Windsor Life each month. Look for it on page 26 in this issue.
It’s that time of year again! Get ready for our longstanding community tradition of exterior holiday decorating and the annual holiday lights contest.
Holiday Lights Contest Sign-up
Building reps, if your building plans to decorate or participate in the holiday lighting contest, please go to the following link to complete a Google form sign-up by Friday, November 22: https://bit.ly/2024HolidayLightsatWindsorGardens
Contest Judging Process
The contest judging is scheduled for Wednesday, December 11, and the winners will be announced on Wednesday, December 18, at the start of our annual Celebration of Lights event.
The judging process has been updated to ensure that buildings included in the contest are in compliance with the exterior holiday decorations policy. (You can read the policy in the resource center on the association website.) Buildings participating in the contest will be inspected by staff and the
building’s contact person will be notified if there are any issues that need to be addressed prior to the judging on December 11.
Holiday Lights Map & "I Spy"
We are creating another holiday lights map for residents and spectators, indicating which buildings are competing in the contest and any “I SPY” items to search for.
Please indicate in your Google form submission the “I SPY” item in your building’s display. Some examples are a red star, a snowman wearing a straw hat, three mice wearing Santa hats, etc. Any element in your display can qualify – whether obvious or more difficult to find.
The holiday lights map will be available beginning Wednesday, December 4, at the Activities Desk and fitness center lobby and on the Windsor Gardens website and Facebook page.
December’s Windsor Life newspaper will include an opportunity to vote for the Community Favorite category in the contest.
Diversity and Inclusion Statement for Holiday Decorating
Intolerance and misunderstandings can arise during the winter holiday season because of the numerous religious and cultural traditions that are important to people. While it is a time of celebration, it is also a time to be mindful and respectful of the rich and diverse cultures and beliefs that are present within our community. It is the association’s desire to respect and celebrate diversity and inclusion during the holiday season. Therefore, decorations and symbols from various traditions and festivities, if possible, should be reflected in the holiday decorations. The association encourages neighbors
to strengthen connections with one another by learning about the different traditions and beliefs that are celebrated in each building. Buildings are encouraged to support the wonderful cultures that are found within Windsor Gardens by creating holiday displays that celebrate diversity, inclusion, and kindness to one another. The association will consider members’ requests to allow exterior decorations for holidays celebrated outside of the winter holiday season covered by Windsor Gardens policy.
STARTER
Mixed Greens Salad
MAIN (CHOOSE ONE)
Turkey
Pot Roast
Cod Loin Fish In Mango Sauce
Vegetarian Chile en Nogada (Poblano Peppe
Stuffed with Plant Based Beef in White Sauce)
SIDES
Mashed Sweet Potatoes
Mashed Potatoes
Vegetables
Dinner Roll
DESSERT 8lGrwt
Cheesecake
WG CLASSES
WG classes are free of charge to WG residents. No sign-up is required; you can drop in anytime. Please support your favorite classes, as we require a minimum of 10 students per class to maintain our instructors. Please see the class schedule organized by the day of the week below. The name of the instructor is in parentheses.
MONDAY
Knitting/Crochet (Holifield) Sewing Room 9 AM – 12 PM
Yoga (Haykin) Auditorium 9 AM – 10 AM
Bridge Basic (Heitler) Colorado Room 10 AM – 11:30 AM
Aqua Fitness (Jones) Indoor Pool 11 AM – 12 PM
Line Dance (Clark) Auditorium 11 AM – 12:30 PM
Aqua Fitness Beg (Jones) Indoor Pool 12 PM – 1 PM
Weight Training (MacIntire) Auditorium 1 PM – 2 PM
Low Impact Aerobics (Zimmer) Auditorium 9 AM – 9:45 AM Chair Exercise (Zimmer) Auditorium 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM
(Fidelman) Art
and Move (Hall)
10 AM – 12 PM
1 PM – 2 PM
(Buckstein) Auditorium 3 PM – 6 PM Social Dancing Beg (Horton)
FRIDAY
(Haykin)
SATURDAY
Due to an instructor's medical issue, Saturday’s Zumba and Chair Zumba classes are on hold. We are looking at alternatives to bring these classes back as soon as possible. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
INDOOR POOL FITNESS CENTER INSTRUCTION
The indoor aquatic facilities (indoor pool, saunas and therapy pool) are closed for cleaning every Monday from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and all day every Thursday (closure begins Wednesday at 4 p.m. and the pool reopens Friday at 6 a.m.). These areas are also closed Mondays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. during the aqua fitness classes.
LANAI ENCLOSURES
Energy Star Windows / Patio Doors Proudly serving Windsor Gardens 14 years
Drop in and work with instructor Kathy Zimmer in the fitness center. FREE for residents. This month's sessions are on Tuesday, November 12, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, November 15, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m.; and Thursday, November 21, 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
DPL BOOKMOBILE
The Denver Public Library Bookmobile will be at WG on November 1 and 29 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT.
NEIGHBORHOO D CHURCH
(1 MILE FROM WINDSOR GARDEN S )
South Fulton Street Church of Christ 1035 S Fulton St Denver CO 80247
The WG Library is located in CENTERPOINT on the second floor and is open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. New books in the glass cases include titles on the bestseller lists and may be checked out with volunteers Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., excluding holidays. The open shelves hold an extensive selection of books you can borrow anytime during the day.
NEW BOOKS
Large Print Checkout
“Must Love Flowers” by Debbie Macomber
“12 Months to Live” by James Patterson
“Never Too Late” by Danielle Steel
“Second Act” by Danielle Steel
Large Print on the Shelf
“The Bourne Treachery” by Brain Freeman
“The Friendship Pact” by Jill Shalvis
Fiction Checkout
“An American Beauty” by Shana Abe
“Before We Were Innocent” by Ella Berman
“The 12 Books of Christmas” by Kate Carlisle
“The Diva Delivers on a Promise” by Krista Davis
“The Diva Goes Overboard” by Krista Davis
“The Scars of Battle” by Chris Glatte
“Coffee at the Beach House” by Judith Keim
“Dessert at the Beach House” by Judith Keim
“The Bookshop by the Bay” by Pamela Kelley
“Nantucket Homes” by Pamela Kelley
Beach House Series, several titles, by Maggie Miller
Fiction on the Shelf
“The Gran Tour” by Ben Aitken
“A Dress of Violet Taffeta” by Tessa Arlen
“The Beach Trap” by Ali Brady
“A Dog’s Perfect Christmas” by W. Bruce Cameron
“The Keeper of Happy Endings” by Barbara Davis
“Every Summer After” by Carley Fortune
“Tropical Escape” by Michele Gilcrest
“The Gathering Storm” by Chris Glatte
“A Time to Serve” by Chris Glatte
“A Midlife Baby” by Cary J Hansson
“A Midlife Holiday” by Cary J Hansson
“The Single Wife” by Melissa Hill
“The Last Restaurant in Paris” by Lily Graham
“Churchill’s Secret Messenger” by Alan Hlad
“Heart Bones” by Colleen Hoover
“Margaritas at the Beach House by Judith Keim
“In Dog We Trust” by Beth Kendrick
“The Party Crashers” by Sophie Kinsella
“The Silver Ladies of Penny Lane” by Dee MacDonald
“The Escape” by Maggie Miller
“The Promise” by Maggie Miller
“Nora Goes Off Script” by Annabel Monaghan
“Three Sisters” by Heather Morris
“Summer on the Island” by Brenda Novak
“I Had to Leave” by Donna Jean Picerno
“The Things We Cannot Say” by Kelly Rimmer
“The Nurses Secret” by Amanda Skenandore
“All That We Are” by Mariah Stewart
“Goodbye Again” by Mariah Stewart
“Changing Tides” by Meredith Summers
“Saving Sandcastles” by Meredith Summers
“The Paper Girl of Paris” by Jordan Taylor
“The Summer of Broken Rules” by K.L. Walther
“Where the Grass is Green” by Lauren Weisberger
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Events are listed in chronological order.
¡ SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE with the YOUNGHEART BAND: Saturday, November 9, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Deejay Johnson and the YoungHeart band will be playing.
COST: $7 for residents; $10 for non-residents at the door.
¡ VETERANS APPRECIATION
GATHERING hosted by the WG FLAG CORPS: Monday, November 11, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Attention all veterans (and those who wish to honor them), please come for a ceremony to honor the veterans who call WG home. Light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there! Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ 2024 NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE
– MAKE YOUR RESERVATION: Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 13, at 9 a.m. through the Activities Office. Ring in 2025 at the annual New Year's Eve Dance in the WG AUDITORIUM! You can select your table location, but seats are on a first-come, firstserved basis. This year’s event will feature desserts, dancing and live music! Tom and Shirley Yook will perform from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The dessert bar at 8 p.m. will have a variety of cakes, cookies and crème puffs. A sparkling cider toast will complete the celebration.
COST: Residents are $12, and non-residents are $18 per person.
¡ WG ANNUAL CRAFT FAIR AND ART SHOW: Friday, November 15, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, November 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Craft Fair will be held in the AUDITORIUM, CENTERPOINT and CENTERPOINT LOBBY. The Art Show will be held in the COLORADO ROOM.
¡ MEDICARE MONDAY with the COLORADO GERONTOLOGICAL SOCIETY (CGS): Monday, November 18, from 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Join CGS as they present information on Medicare. They will provide the basics of the Medicare programs and explore the different parts (A, B,
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.
C, and D). They will also discuss and inform of up-to-date changes and trends.
FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ BUS TRIP with the MTM TRAVEL TRAINERS for FREE DAY at the NATURE AND SCIENCE MUSEUM: Monday, November 18, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Join RTD’s MTM Travel Trainers on an escorted bus trip to the Denver Nature and Science Museum. Participants will meet in CENTERPOINT LOBBY at 9:30 a.m. to catch the RTD Alameda Bus at 10:15 a.m.There will be time for you to enjoy the museum and get lunch in the cafeteria. Everyone will regroup at 2:30 p.m. and return to WG by approximately 3:30 p.m. All participants should consider their ability to walk up to two blocks and bring appropriate mobility aids or companions to assist.
COST: RTD Senior Day Pass is $2.70 (exact change) to be paid on the bus or via the RTD MyRide App with a credit/debit card. Lunch is on your own and the museum is free. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ BALLY’S CASINO via PREMIER CHARTERS: Tuesday, November 19. The bus will depart from the ADMIN PARKING LOT at 9:20 a.m. and leave the casino at 2:30 p.m. to return.
COST: $20 per person at the Activities Desk. Tickets must be purchased prior to the day of departure. No refunds will be offered after November 15. All riders must sign a bus waiver or update an existing waiver.
¡ POP’S VETERAN STORY presented by KATHLEEN ARNOLD: Wednesday, November 20, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. In recognition of her father, Major General Walter Erath “Pop” Arnold, please join Kathy for a special Veteran’s Day tribute in his honor. His military career began in 1934 when he joined the U.S. Army Cavalry. In 1937, he traded in his horse for airplanes and joined the U.S. Army Air Corps. When WWII broke out, Kathy's dad was a B-24 Heavy Combat Group commander. He would lead 3,000 airmen to war in Europe, survive a catastrophic air crash and serious injury, become a German POW and ultimately lead a historic forced march of 1,875 POWs to freedom in 1945. Come and hear the “rest of the story!”
FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ ACTIVE MINDS – SAND CREEK MASSACRE: Thursday, November 21, at 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. In November 1864, a 700-man force of the Colorado Territory militia attacked and destroyed a peaceful village of Native Americans in southeastern Colorado Territory, killing many innocent people. Join Active Minds as we tell this important and painful story of the Sand Creek Massacre and the scandal and controversy that it created.
FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ NATIONAL GINGERBREAD COOKIE DAY: Celebrate with us! Stop by the ACTIVITIES OFFICE on Thursday, November 21, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and grab a gingerbread cookie! While supplies last.
¡ TRIVIA FUN DAY is on hold for November and will resume on December 20. 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.
FREE. Everyone is welcome.
¡ ELECTRONICS RECYCLING AT WG: Friday, November 22, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the ADMINISTRATION PARKING LOT. Blue Star Recyclers will be back to collect electronics for recycling. Blue Star Recyclers protect your personal information
WINDSOR HAPPENINGS
by completely shredding or wiping hard drives and other data devices.
COST: $25 per load. Tickets are required to be purchased in advance at the Activities Desk. Tickets will designate a 15-minute drop-off window to help mitigate a long car line.
ACCEPTED MATERIALS: Computers, laptops/ desktops, TVs and monitors, household electronics, printers, keyboards, video game consoles, A/V equipment, VCR/ DVD players, VHS/CDs/DVDs, fax machines, cellphones, microwaves, hair dryers, vacuum cleaners and fans.
NOT ACCEPTED: Air conditioners, refrigerators/freezers, large appliances/ furniture, smoke detectors, bio-hazard materials, ballasts, transformers, hospital equipment and items with compressed gas.
¡ NATURAL GROCERS WELLNESS CLASS – THE POWER OF MUSHROOM SUPPLEMENTS: Friday, November 22, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Mushroom supplements are growing in popularity, and for good reasons. Research shows that mushroom supplements support almost every facet of health, including healthy energy levels, immune system function, glowing skin and hair, and brain, liver and sinus health. Join us to discover the power of mushroom supplements and find the perfect mushroom for you. Whatever your health goal, mushroom supplements make it achievable! FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ SIP AND PAINT: Monday, November 25, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Learn some new tricks to paint like a pro and take home an amazing piece of art created by YOU! All supplies are included, and stepby-step instructions will be provided by WG’s very own art instructor, Susan. Wine and light refreshments will also be included.
COST: $25 per person. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
for a fun craft activity. There will be warm cider, snacks, giveaways and raffle prizes. You don’t want to miss this Thanksgiving event!
FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ BINGO with the DPL BOOKMOBILE TEAM: Friday, November 29, at 1 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Join the friendly bookmobile team from the Denver Public Library as they host a rousing bingo session with some fabulous prizes!
¡ WG DRAMA PERFORMANCE:
Saturday, December 7, at 2 p.m. and Sunday, December 8, at 6 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Please come and enjoy the WG Drama Group’s comedy presentation. The group will present three 10-minute sketches and a one-act play. “Let There Be Light” follows a group of celestial beings charged with the monumental task of interpreting their divine instructions for creating the universe. In “Best Actress,” an overly enthusiastic actress mistakenly wins an award for her performance in a ten-minute play. In “The Audience,” a group of theatergoers attempts to connect and communicate with one another while watching a ten-minute play. “Cancelled” is a one-act play set in the 1940s, centered around a radio show facing cancellation. As the final curtain approaches, an advertiser pressures the cast to perform one last show, insisting that his commercial must air before they go off the air for good.
COST: Tickets are $5 at the Activities Desk. *Please note the show times are Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m.
¡ HANUKKAH PARTY: Monday, December 9, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Social hour, schmoozing and kosher-style snacks from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Then at 3 p.m. Cantor Marty Goldstein from BMH-BJ will lead the group in a program of song, candle lighting and a talk on Chanukah and issues of today. This is a FREE event. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
Denver services for older adults, special rebate and financial assistance programs, health and safety support, and more!
FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
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¡ GOBBLE ‘TIL YOU WOBBLE FUN WALK & ACTIVITY: Wednesday, November 27, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Meet us in CENTERPOINT and join the Activities Department staff as we walk the WG loop. After the walk, we’ll meet in CENTERPOINT
¡ RESOURCE FAIR with DISTRICT 5 featuring DENVER HUMAN SERVICES FOR OLDER ADULTS: Tuesday, December 10, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Come by for a resource fair featuring various
¡ WG CHORUS HOLIDAY CONCERT: Wednesday, December 11, at 2 p.m., Friday, December 13, at 4 p.m. and Saturday, December 14, at 3 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. The Windsor Gardens Chorale will present a wide gamut of popular and holiday music, celebrating the upcoming season of light, peace and unity across faiths. COST: $5 per person. Get your tickets early to secure your seats! Tickets are available at the Activities Desk.
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SHOPPING TRIP
TO CHERRY CREEK MALL: Thursday, December 12, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:45 p.m. Join RTD’s MTM Travel Trainers on an escorted bus trip for holiday shopping at the Cherry Creek Mall. Participants will meet in CENTERPOINT at 9:30 a.m. to catch the Alameda bus #3 to Cherry Creek Shopping Center. There will be time for you to enjoy some shopping and lunch on your own. Everyone will regroup at 12:50 p.m. and return to WG by approximately 1:45 p.m. All participants should consider their ability to walk up to two blocks and bring appropriate mobility aids or companions to assist.
COST: RTD Senior Day Pass is $2.70 (exact change) to be paid on the bus or via the RTD MyRide App with a credit/debit card. Lunch is on your own. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡
CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS:
Wednesday, December 18, 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Bring your favorite homemade holiday cookies, treats or veggies, and we’ll provide hot chocolate and coffee. Live entertainment will be performed by the Colorado Children's Chorale. The WG Holiday Lights Contest winners will be announced at the start of the event, and prizes will be awarded.
¡ SATURDAY NIGHT DANCE with the YOUNGHEART BAND: Saturday, November 9, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Deejay Johnson and the YoungHeart band will be playing.
COST: $7 for residents; $10 for non-residents at the door.
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¡ 2024 NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE – MAKE YOUR RESERVATION: Tickets go on sale Wednesday, November 13, at 9 a.m. through the Activities Office. Ring in 2025 at the annual New Year's Eve Dance in the WG AUDITORIUM! You can select your table location, but seats are on a first-come, first-served basis. This year’s event will feature desserts, dancing and live music! Tom and Shirley Yook will perform from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The dessert bar at 8 p.m. will have a variety of cakes, cookies and crème puffs. A sparkling cider toast will complete the celebration. COST: $12 for residents; $18 for non-residents.
BUS TRIPS
¡ BALLY’S CASINO via PREMIER CHARTERS: Tuesday, November 19. The bus will depart from the ADMIN. PARKING LOT at 9:20 a.m. and leave the casino at 2:30 p.m. to return. PLEASE NOTE: We are limited to 35 passengers for this trip. Sign up ASAP, as we anticipate it selling out. This bus is not equipped with a restroom, and time on the bus could be up to 1.5 hours.
COST: $20 per person at the Activities Desk. Tickets must be purchased prior to the day of departure. No refunds will be offered after November 15 All riders must sign a bus waiver or update an existing waiver.
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COST: $5 PER PERSON AT THE DOOR includes a great movie, a small bag of popcorn, soda or water, and candy. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Please, no bills larger than $20. Closed captioning is utilized whenever possible.
¡ THE FABULOUS FOUR: Friday, November 8, 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. If three's a crowd, four's a party! “The Fabulous Four” is an uproarious comedy about a group of life-long friends (Susan Sarandon, Megan Mullally, and Sheryl Lee Ralph) who travel to Key West, Florida, to be bridesmaids in the surprise wedding of their best college girlfriend Marilyn (Bette Midler). Over the course of one outrageous trip, sisterhoods are rekindled, the past resurfaces, and there are enough sparks, raunch and romance to change all their lives in unexpected ways. Rated R. Runtime: 1hr 38 min.
¡ TITANIC: THE MUSICAL: Saturday, November 23, 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Based on real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, “Titanic: The Musical” is a stunning and stirring production focusing on the hopes and dreams of her passengers who each boarded with stories and personal ambitions. All innocently unaware of the fate awaiting them, the third-class immigrants dream of a better life in America, those in the second-class imagine they too can join the lifestyles of the rich and famous, while the millionaire barons of the first-class anticipate legacies lasting forever. Unrated. Runtime: 2hr 25 min.
CARDS & GAMES GROUPS
¡ BID WHIST: 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the CARD ROOM. Call Ron for information at 720-363-1076.
¡ BRIDGE: THURSDAY AFTERNOON PARTY BRIDGE every Thursday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Bring five nickels. Contact Pat Stein with any questions: 303720-0504.
¡ COMMUNITY GAME NIGHT:
Join us on the second Friday of every month in the COLORADO ROOM from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring some games, a snack to share and a beverage for yourself. Get your game on.
¡ CRIBBAGE GROUP: A resident wants to start a cribbage group at WG. The group will meet every Tuesday from 2 p.m. to
*NEW* MAHJONG CLASSES
Mahjong is a game that exercises your brain! We are beginning classes of the American version again at WG. This is a six-week program, and all are invited to attend. Classes will continue on Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the CARD ROOM until December 3. For more information, contact Patty at 845-709-3400.
4 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. If interested in joining, please reach out to Virginia at 720467-8610 for more information.
¡ EUCHRE CLUB meets on Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Bring a quarter.
¡ MAHJONG: Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the CARD ROOM.
¡ PINOCHLE: FRIDAY NIGHT PINOCHLE in the ASPEN ROOM at 6 p.m. For more information, call Bert and Katy at 720-413-6627.
¡ POKER: Wednesdays, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the CARD ROOM. Dealer’s choice.
¡ RUMMIKUB: 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Rummikub is a tile-based game for three or four players, combining elements of rummy and dominoes. For more information, call Jeanne at 303-8853216.
¡ 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.
WG Volunteer Group Supports Children's Hospital of Colorado
The Windsor Gardens Association of Volunteers for Children’s Hospital of Colorado (CHC) raised more than $3500 with its recent Annie’s Attic and Bake Sale. All proceeds will support special projects and requests for funding from the Children’s Hospital located on the Anschutz Campus in Denver.
The fundraiser, chaired by Windsor Gardens resident Elaine Wilson, began in early summer with a call for donations from Windsor Gardens and the surrounding area and ended with a twoday sales event. According to the association president and Windsor Gardens resident Linda Kumar, the event is in its 26th year.
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If you are interested in supporting the Children’s Hospital of Colorado, come and join the WG chapter of the CHC Association of Volunteers on the third Monday of each month at 9:30 a.m. in CenterPoint West.
¡ ART CLUB will hold its next meeting on Friday, November 1, at 10 a.m. in the COLORADO ROOM. For more information, contact Stuart Emery at emery1625@gmail. com or Elizabeth Peck at bettyannpeck@ yahoo.com. Members' original artwork is available for viewing and purchase in the display case at CENTERPOINT.
¡ CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTEERS, WG CHAPTER, will hold our next monthly meeting on Monday, November 18, at 9:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Everyone is welcome to join us and hear speakers from Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHC) about the many areas we can support.
Thank you to the WG community for supporting our fall fundraiser with Annie’s Attic and the bake sale. Thank you to the awesome volunteers who helped make the sale successful.
Holiday Card and Bake Sale Fundraiser: December 6. Watch for flyers in November for details.
For more information about our group, contact Linda Kumar, President, at 303-253-4201.
¡ DEMOCRATIC CLUB: will celebrate (we hope) election results and our volunteers at CenterPoint from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Wednesday, November 13. We’ll provide desserts and beverages. Bring your ideas for future speakers and events. All are welcome to join us for dinner at El Gran Jardin Restaurant at 5 p.m.
¡ ENCORE DANCE meets on Tuesdays in the COLORADO ROOM at 4 p.m. The group has great fun dancing to show tunes, jazz, western, rock ‘n roll, and big band sounds. For more information, contact Hillary Hutson at spicy47@comcast.net or 303-919-4512.
¡ EVENING CREATIVES GROUP:
Wednesdays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM (second floor of CenterPoint). All are invited. Open mic, showand-tell. Express your unseen talents. Explore your interests. Join neighbors to share easy-going fun. You are welcome to play an instrument, read a poem or short writing, show your embroidery or scrapbooking, do a dramatic reading, act out a story, do magic, or be a comedian. Bring your open mind, positive outlook and curiosity. Contact 2024creatives@ gmail.com for more information.
¡ FLAG CORPS AT WG: Are you passionate about our nation’s flag? Do you post the flag for your building? This group is for those with a common interest to meet, share their knowledge of the flags of the U.S. and Colorado, and promote their proper respect, handling, and display. Join us every other first Monday at 11 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. The next WG Flag Corps meeting will be on December 2.
¡ FUN FRIDAYS GOLF GROUP:
A group of WG residents and friends of all skill levels (especially beginners and intermediates) who play golf just for fun. No competition. Keeping score is a choice. No dues. Just a desire to enjoy the game and make new friends. Ask about the Fun Fridays Golf Group (FFGG) in the golf shop or call Barbara at 224-622-5984.
¡ GRASSROOTS CONSERVATIVE CLUB will meet on Thursday, November 21, in the SEWING ROOM from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. For more information about the club, call Kate Flaharty at 720-2616872.
¡ HIGH LINE CANAL CLUB welcomes new members. We will next meet on Friday, November 22, at 11 a.m. in the Aspen Room. Our goals are to add to members' enjoyment of the canal through recreational
and educational events and to support the nonprofit High Line Canal Conservancy's efforts to protect and enhance this treasure.
¡ LAPIDARY CLUB meets Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. but call first. Rocks, gems, jewelry, bookends, cut/polish, and tumble. The lapidary shop is located off the alleyway by the outdoor pool. Drop by and meet others. Questions? Call Larry at 720-256-3359.
¡ MARINE CORPS LEAGUE –WINDSOR MARINES/FRANK J. CARROLL & AUXILIARY: Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, November 12, at 7 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Please call Barry Georgopulos at 303-360-6302 or Don Howell at 720-216-0993 for more information. For information concerning the Ladies Auxiliary, please see below.
¡ MARINE LADIES AUXILIARY supports the Marine Corps, Marine families, Wounded Warriors, youth programs, scholarships, and various Marine and veteranrelated programs and activities. We are sure there are many eligible ladies (any Marine relation) in Windsor Gardens and would like to welcome you to join us as members of the extended Marine family. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, November 12, at 7 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. For more information, call Suzie Georgopulos at 720-717-5028. Semper Fidelis.
¡ OPTIMIST CLUB will next meet on Tuesday, November 19, at 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Come and learn how the Optimists serve and support children in our local community. If you'd like to join us for light refreshments, please contact Jennifer Powers at 720-419-7300 or attend the meeting.
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¡ SPANISH LANGUAGE
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the ART ROOM. This group strives to give people a social outlet and a pleasant atmosphere as they work on scrapbooking, greeting cards, origami, and other paper crafts. For more information, email Carolyn at motalcarolyn@gmail.com.
¡ PING PONG: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the COLORADO ROOM. All levels are welcome, from beginners to advanced. Bring your paddle if you have one or some are available.
¡ POTTERY (HAND-BUILT): A progressive course in hand-built pottery for all levels. We meet on Monday evenings from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the CERAMICS ROOM. The fee for materials is $9 per session, which includes clay, glazes and firing. Instruction and guidance are provided in a fun, relaxed and creative environment.
¡ PRIDE WINDSOR GARDENS: We are an LGBTQ+ group and our allies. If you would like to be added to our email list or want more information, contact Dawn at Drsvamp2@aol.com or call/text 720-937-1007
¡ QUILTS OF VALOR:
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: Step in time with tap dance. Learn steps, combinations, routines and dances to a variety of music, tempos and styles. Make Time4Tap in the AUDITORIUM on Tuesday mornings. Intermediate/ Advanced meets from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., and Beginning/Intermediate meets from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Questions? Call or text Julie Whalen at 303-550-5985 or email jwhalen97@comcast.net.
*NEW* WG BOOK REVIEW CLUB
blankets and clothing for premature and newborn infants in crisis? Material and yarn will be furnished, or you can use your own stash. We meet on the second Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the SEWING ROOM. Limited seating. Contact Barbara at Ilove2sewbarb@gmail.com to get more information.
¡ WINDSOR COMMUNITY GARDENS CLUB: We are a volunteerled organic community garden club. The community gardens are popular, and even with 79 individual garden plots in two locations, you will most likely be placed on a waitlist to gain a four-year plot assignment. More information is on the WG website under the “Welcome” tab. You can also email us at WCGCboard@gmail. com.
The Windsor Gardens Book Review Club meets the first Friday of every month, October to May, from 11:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Please note: On November 1, we will meet in the COLORADO ROOM.
We host authors from Colorado who have written prize-winning books. They discuss their newest book and how they got the idea for it. The cost to join is $25 a year, and lunch meals are $18 for a hot meal or $13 for a luncheon salad. For more information, contact Charlotte at 253-333-7442 or editorcharlotte@gmail.com.
The WG chapter meets on the first Saturday of each month in the SEWING ROOM from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. We work on sewing quilts to give to veterans. All sewers are welcome. If you would like more information about the organization or wish to nominate a veteran to receive a quilt, visit the website QOVF.org.
¡ SINGLE CHRISTIAN WOMEN meet every third Saturday of the month at 3 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. For more information, contact Darnell Castleman at 720-955-7558 or darnellcastleman@gmail. com.
¡ 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.
¡ WINDSOR WALKERS: Walk to music at your own pace every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:15 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM.
¡ WINDSOR WRITERS: Mondays at 9 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Join us for the joy of writing and sharing short pieces weekly on a variety of topics that members take turns choosing. No qualifications are needed, just creative folks who enjoy writing and sharing observations, ideas, and stories.
¡ WINDSORETTES WOMEN'S GOLF LEAGUE: Open to resident or nonresident golfers ages 55 and up. For more information, contact President Debby Zuniga at windsorettespresident@gmail.com or Vice President Coral Lynne at believecla@gmail. com.
¡ WOOD CARVERS & CRAFTERS meet every Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the ART ROOM. If you enjoy wood carving, wood burning, intarsia, scroll saw art, origami, leather crafting or carving, found art sculpting, steampunk art, crafting fishing flies and lures, or any other hands-on crafting, this group is for you! For more info, call Howard at 303-667-6000. continued from page 31
¡ SMOKE-FREE WG CLUB meets every third Tuesday of the month from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Interested in living in a smoke-free community? Working together on several fronts, we continue to inform neighbors of the ongoing impact of secondhand smoke on our health, safety and property values. We are investigating several leads. Your help is always needed!
¡ TRAVEL CLUB: The club meets once a month from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST on the following Tuesdays: November 12 and December 10. Presentations by members have included Paris to Peru, Hawaii to Arizona, a river cruise on the Rhine, and RVing around the U.S. Members’ travel adventures from past and present are brought to life with pictures, stories and memorabilia. Stop by for some 'travel talk'. Questions? Contact Coral at 720975-6702 at believecla@gmail.com.
¡ WARM HEARTS WARM BABIES: Would you like to help make
FAITH GROUPS @ WG
¡ CATHOLIC MASS, FIRST FRIDAY: Mass is held on the first Friday at 9:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. All are welcome.
¡ CATHOLIC MASS, SUNDAY: Mass is held on Sundays in CENTERPOINT at 1 p.m.
¡ AL-ANON 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.
¡ 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. We look forward to meeting you very soon.
SUPPORT GROUPS
¡ LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP will meet in person on Monday, November 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the ALLPURPOSE ROOM. Join in community with other residents experiencing low vision, vision loss, and blindness. Receive peer support and learn about skills, technology and resources for living with low vision. Please feel free to bring a sharable snack! One-on-one appointments are also available. 720-263-0429.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
¡ RTD GROCERY TRIPS: Two Thursday trips to King Soopers and Safeway.
Pickups at WG are at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The bus stops at the entrance on Clinton St., continues around to E. Center Ave., S. Alton Way, S. Clinton St., and then exits on E. Center Ave. Bus returns for pickups at King Soopers at 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.
Bus returns for pickups at Safeway at 11:20 a.m. and 12:20 p.m. Bus fare is $1.50. Cash and RTD bus passes are accepted.
¡ JEWELRY SALES & REPAIR in CENTERPOINT LOBBY on the second Thursday of the month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendor can place magnets on necklaces to
¡ WG GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP:
Meets every Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Sharing our stories of loss can be the beginning of healing through grief. We can support each other. Marily Charles, who has run many grief groups, facilitates the group. She brings deep care and gentleness. Contact Marily at marily60@gmail.com or 720-980-3953 if you have any questions or just need to talk.
¡ RTD SHOPPING TRIPS: Weekly Friday trips to Target and Walmart at the Town Center at Aurora.
Pickups at WG are at 9:40 a.m. The bus stops at the main entrance on Clinton St., continues around to E. Center Ave., S. Alton Way, and S. Clinton St., and then exits on E. Center Ave. Bus returns for pickups at Target at 11:30 a.m. and Walmart at 11:45 a.m.
Bus fare is $1.50. Cash and RTD bus passes are accepted.
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, November 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drop by and check out the assortment
of nuts, dried fruits, snacks, chocolates and much more!
¡ WATCH REPAIR SERVICES:
The first Friday of the month. The next visit will be Friday, November 1, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Services include battery replacement and minor repairs.
¡ XFINITY EDUCATIONAL
TABLE: Wednesday, November 13, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. A sales specialist will answer questions about your account or services. Sign up for a 15-minute slot at the Activities Desk.
PLEASE NOTE: Some listings in the following sections are for upcoming informational meetings, workshops, or seminars related to commercial products or services conducted by outside individuals or groups not affiliated with Windsor Gardens. Please be aware that the products or services discussed or offered during such meetings are not endorsed, sponsored or approved by the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors or management of Windsor Gardens Association, nor is your attendance necessarily encouraged. Residents attending such meetings are urged to carefully research the products or services offered before entering into any agreement or contract to purchase.The Windsor Gardens Association assumes no responsibility other than for the rental of meeting facilities.
HEALTH SCREENINGS & SERVICES
¡ MOBILE DENTAL CLEANING SERVICES with SENIOR SMILES, LLC MOBILE DENTAL HYGIENIST: Routine dental cleanings help prevent pneumonia, diabetes and heart disease. It also improves your overall health and wellness! Services include teeth cleaning and checkup, denture cleaning, oral cancer screening and digital X-rays. Gentle, convenient, cost-effective home visits are available too.
We are exploring bringing this service to Windsor Gardens. If interested, please contact the Activities Office. Once we have enough
people interested, we will select a date to offer the service. Senior Smiles accepts different plans, including Medicaid, UHC-OPTUM, Longevity and InnovAge.
¡ EAR CLINIC: Bayer's Mobile Ear Clinic is at WG on Mondays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM on the 2nd floor of CenterPoint. The clinic provides hearing tests, hearing aid repairs, batteries and wax management. Reservations are required. Please call 720-937-9919.
¡ WELLNESS CLINIC
Tuesdays of each month, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the ASPEN ROOM. Reservations are required at 303-698-6496. Please check in no more than 5 minutes before your appointment. Foot care is $55, which includes a foot assessment, sensation screening, trimming toenails, calluses/corn filing, medication review, and blood pressure check. Fingernail cuts are $15. A blood pressure check is $5.
Kaiser patients can call 303-698-6496 before their first visit to see if their plan qualifies them for free foot care.
¡ MEDICARE PLAN INFORMATION with MYPLANHELP. COM: Friday, November 8, and Thursday, December 5, at 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST and Monday, November 11, and Monday, December 2, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Go over current coverage and upcoming changes to Medicare with MyPlanHelp. They will highlight competitive options for your coverage and serve free coffee and donuts. MyPlanHelp provides free annual updates to Medicare information and one-on-one assistance with your plan coverage and options. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ ELDER LAW AND ESTATE PLANNING with CHERYL TOMANDELATORRE, ESQ. OF THE TOMAN LAW FIRM LLC: Tuesday, November 12, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. This seminar will focus on estate planning, including wills, trusts, living wills and powers of attorney. We will also discuss the
Fiction Paperback
“The Heiress’s Daughter” by Anne Gracie
“On the Line” by Fern Michaels
Non-Fiction on the Shelf
“Strongmen” by Ruth Ben-Ghiat
“The Kennedy Heirs” by J. Randy Taraborrelli
WITH VISITING NURSES
on the 2nd and 4th
SERVICES & PRODUCTS PRESENTATIONS
probate process and ways to avoid probate. Cheryl Toman-DeLaTorre, Esquire, has been practicing law for 40 years. Her parents lived in Windsor Gardens, so she is very familiar with the community. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ SENIOR LIVING SEMINAR with ABOVE AND BEYOND SENIOR LIVING: Wednesday, November 13, at 11:30 a.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Areas of discussion: 1) How we can help you find the right senior community for active lifestyle living, providing comprehensive personal and financial assessment for a smooth and successful transition and help sort, organize, pack, move and unpack in your new home. 2) Selling your condo and the current real estate market at WG. 3) Legal options related to the home, removing the home probate estate. Refreshments and door prizes! FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ TRAVEL SEMINAR – BEST PLACES TO VISIT IN AMERICA in 2025
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“A Slay Ride Together with You” by Vicki Delany
“A Twisted Skein” by Sally Goldenbaum
“Death in Wine Country by Gemma Halliday
“Fatal First Edition” by Jenn McKinlay
“Passions in Death” by J.D. Robb
“Obsession” by Stuart Woods
with AMERICAN CLASSIC TRAVEL: Wednesday, November 13, at 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. Featuring a presentation filled with beautiful scenery and fascinating commentary on American history and culture, this entertaining and educational seminar will guide you from sea to shining sea to discover America’s must-see destinations. FREE. Limited space available. Call 847-5483333 to reserve your seat or sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ REVERSE MORTGAGE CLASS with CHARIOT FINANCIAL: Tuesday, November 19 at 10 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Come by and meet Zach Smith owner of Chariot Financial. He has been in the lending business for over 21 years. During this class you will learn what reverse mortgage is and what it is not. We will go over how you can qualify and leave time for a town hall style question and answer forum. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
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“A Dark and Snowy Night” by Sally Goldenbaum
“Death in Wine Country” by Gemma Halliday
“Wrong Place, Wrong Time” by Gillian McAllister
Suspense Paperback
“Dead on Target” by M.C. Beaton
“Market for Murder” by Heather Graham
LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS
¡ DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS & EVENTS
− AGELESS GRACE – BODY AND BRAIN
WORKOUT: Fridays, November 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Schlessman Family Library, Community Room. The Ageless Grace program consists of simple, seated exercise tools for all ages and abilities. It is based on everyday movements that focus on the longevity of the body and brain. A playlist accompanies each session.
− TECH HELP: Tuesdays, November 5, 19 and 26, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Ross-Cherry Creek Library. Get personalized technology assistance and instruction on your own device or a public computer. Call 720-8650120 to schedule your appointment.
¡ FOUR MILE HISTORIC PARK
Four Mile Historic Park is located at 715 S. Forest Street, Denver, 80246. For more event information, visit their website at fourmilepark. org.
− FREE GENERAL ADMISSION DAY: Friday, November 22, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Overland High School Veterans Day Breakfast Celebration
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from 11 a.m.- 12 p.m. Sign up on the JCC website. FREE.
SENIOR PLANET CLASSES & EVENTS
The Senior Planet Center in Lowry is located at 7585 E Academy Blvd. All classes are FREE, but registration is required by calling 720-328-0875.
You are cordially invited to attend the Overland High School Veterans Day Program on Tuesday, November 12, at 9 a.m. in the school cafeteria with a breakfast reception. RSVP by Friday, November 8. Questions? Please contact Marianne Brant at 720-747-3630 or mbrant@ cherrycreekschools.org
− MEMORY CAFE is a fun place to socialize, relax and engage with people experiencing memory loss and their families/caregivers. Each cafe has a theme. Location: Virginia Village Library, Mead Community Room.
x Clay Sculpting with ReCreative Denver: Tuesday, November 5, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
x Qi Gong: Tuesday, November 12, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
x Musical Performance by the Colorado Symphony: Tuesday, November 19, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
x Pie Party: Tuesday, November 26, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
¡ FAIRMOUNT HERITAGE FOUNDATION: To reserve a spot for the events below, visit https://www.eventbrite. com/d/co--denver/fairmount-heritagefoundation/. Fairmount Cemetery is located at 430 South Quebec Street, Denver, and Riverside Cemetery is at 5201 Brighton Boulevard, Denver.
− FOUL PLAY AND FUNNY BUSINESS FIRESIDE CHAT: Saturday, November 2, 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Join your tour guides for an outside fireside chat. Hear stories of foul play and funny business committed by some of Fairmount's residents. These are stories that may have made the headlines in the past. There may be a mystery or two, too. Please bring YOUR camp chair and a blanket, and dress warmly.
¡ JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OFFERINGS
The JCC is located at 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver, 303-399-2660. Some events require registration at the JCC website: https://www. jccdenver.org/events/. Please direct questions to Blair Becker at bbecker@jccdenver.com.
− COMMUNITY TABLE LUNCH PROGRAM: Every Tuesday through Friday (except November 28 and 29) from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Perlmutter Room. COST: $2.50. No registration.
− CURRENT EVENTS & SCHMOOZE: Fridays, November 1, 8, 15 and 22, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. FREE. No registration is required.
− MAHJ PLAY AT THE J: Recreational mahjong play on Tuesdays, November 5, 12 and 19, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Wolf Room. Free/donation-based. Register at the JCC website.
− SENIOR BOOK CLUB, "The World After Alice" by Lauren Aliza Green: Thursday, November 14, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Wolf Room. FREE. Register on the JCC website.
− MONTHLY BINGO: Thursday, November 14, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. FREE. Register on the JCC website.
− ARTS AND CRAFTS – GUIDED FALL PAINTING: Wednesday, November 20,
− FITNESS APPS: Monday, November 4, at 2 p.m. This lecture will cover many different types of fitness apps, whatever your health and wellness goals.
− GETTING STARTED WITH GOOGLE FIT: Wednesday, November 6, at 2 p.m. In this hands-on workshop, you'll get started using Google Fit, an app that often comes preloaded on many Android phones and can be downloaded on any mobile device.
− IoT: WEARABLES: Friday, November 8, at 3:30 p.m. From fitness trackers to smart glasses, wearable technology is here to stay!
− STREAMING & SMART TV’S: Monday, November 11, at 2 p.m. This presentation will introduce streaming, explaining what it is, how to use it, and the variety of content available.
− AFFORDABLE HOME INTERNET: Thursday, November 14, at 11:45 a.m. This lecture will cover the basic information you need to know when signing up for home internet service, so that you can understand all your options.
¡ VINTAGE THEATRE
The mission of Vintage Theatre is to produce high-quality live theatre that enlightens, entertains, and challenges their audiences. They are located at 1468 Dayton St. Aurora, Colorado 80010. Box Office: 303-856-7830.
− BLACK NATIVITY: A holiday musical and modern retelling of the traditional account of the Nativity story from an African American perspective with gospel music, African beats, dramatic dance and a biblical narrative.
Discount for WG residents for tickets to "Black Nativity." Use the code WGABN24 when purchasing your tickets. Go to: https:// www.vintagetheatre.org/performances/ blacknativity
C L A S S I F I E D S
Classified Ad Rate: $6 per 50 characters per line, including punctuation and spacing. Minium of $6 per classified. Call 303-364-7485 or email karellano@wgamail.com for more information. Deadline for submission is the 10th of the month prior to the month of publication.
GARAGE FOR SALE
GARAGE FOR SALE - If interested call Mary Lou 720-416-8462.
GARAGE WANTED
WANTED DETACHED GARAGE: To buy! Lot 5 or 12. Call/text Darla 310980-3655.
HOMES WANTED
WINDSOR GARDENS RENTALS. The demand for rental units in Windsor Gardens is greater than ever! If you are an owner needing professional property management services at reasonable pricing or if you are a potential tenant in search of a rental unit call 303-808-0808 today to discuss opportunities and availability! Jane Doyle, Managing Broker, CharterWest Consulting, Inc.; Equal Housing Opportunity Brokerage. Windsor Gardens resident.
REAL ESTATE TRANSITION SPECIALISTS and Windsor Gardens Experts, Amy & Scott Grossman-Buy, Sell, Private Tours, $Cash for Properties. Know all your options. See ad on back page of this paper. 303-941-9436. www. tourwindsorgardens.com.
I’LL PURCHASE YOUR CONDO! Any condition. Quick close or take your time. Will assist with clean out. Chelsea Properties, LLC 470-306-2624.
WE BUY WINDSOR GARDENS units or show you how to get $15 - $20,000 more than a Buy-Out. Mike Schoenecker & Co. 303-898-3963.
ITEMS WANTED
WANTED COWBOY HATS & BOOTS Men’s/Women’s Alan 303-232-1212.
WANTED TO BUY AMMO Alan 303-232-1212.
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.
CATLOVER’S CAT CARE Yvonne Refs 303-548-6230.
SQUEAKY CLEAN WITH JENNA LEIGH-Fast, thorough, and reliable. Call for free consultation 720-978-4470.
WG RESIDENT WITH 30 YEARS caregiver experience. Very reliable, also run errands, good references. Loretta Wright 720-822-5601.
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FOR ALL YOUR SEWING & ALTERATION needs, custom made and more. Please call Soledad 303-399-5513 (no texts). WG Resident.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES. WG resident can provide transportation to DIA. Call Kathy at 720-480-6486.
SEWING SERVICES! Alterations/repairs on clothing, home decor, needlework/ quilt finishing. WG resident w/great quality and prices. Call/text Pam at 607639-1274.
WOW! A SECOND GUARDIAN ANGEL. How many people get that chance? I’m here to run your errands, grocery shop, take you to appointments, airport, whatever! I’m punctual, organized and detail oriented. Call your Angel “Tony” 303-507-9196
LANAI WINDOW CLEANING For Windsor Gardens residents. Thorough cleaning of lanai windows inside & outside. Detailed and Professional. Friendly and Reliable. Please call Bob 720-621-7767.
GOOD CAREGIVER & CNA 10 yrs. exp. Birekti 720-312-8035.
GOOD CAREGIVER AND CNA 12 yrs.’ exp. Meaza 720-416-9097.
I WILL MAKE YOUR HOUSE sparkly and super clean!!! Menty 720-998-1493.
CONDO PAINTING: Detailed and Professional! Friendly and Reliable. Please call Bob 720-621-7767.
FOR ALL YOUR SEWING & ALTERATION needs, custom made and more. Please call Soledad 303-399-5513 (no texts). WG Resident.
EXCEPTIONAL HOUSE CLEANING SERVICES: Trustworthy, 30 yrs. exp. Presently cleaning at WG. Norma 720-296-4049.
FUR BABY SITTING: Are you going away to play & pamper yourself? Allow me to play & pamper your fur baby. I come with references and all my shots. 720-726-0709.
HOME HELPER ASSISTANT: Light housekeeping, light meal prep, companionship, etc. Sheryl 720-323-1467.
GOOD CAREGIVER CNA; 5 yrs. exp. Ybralem. 720-243-6267.
MAGGIE’S HOME HEALTH CARE Men & Women, bathe, meals, errands, lifting/mobility, light cleaning, on call. 720-309-5966.
I HAVE 5 YRS EXP. & a good caregiver. Fana 720-481-9130.
CAREGIVER CNA 10 yrs exp. All your Daily needs. Abby 720-324-3825.
The Windsor Gardens Association, including its board of directors and employees and the Windsor Life staff, are not responsible or liable for any of the services or products advertised in the Windsor Life publication, nor do we endorse any advertisement, product or service. The association recommends that you thoroughly research any product or service and check references prior to hiring any individual or company.
AIR CONDITIONING
Air Conditioner Sales & Service
Tom Grace
2443 S. University #211 303-755-2111 or tmmytomato@aol.com
APPLIANCE REPAIR
5280 Appliance Service
Service and repair all appliances
Bonded & insured 17 yrs experience Call Mark 720-230-3250
A to Z Appliance Repair
Refrigerators, Stoves, Dishwashers, Disposals. Senior Discount Call Dave 303-371-4229
ATTORNEYS
Kirch, Rounds & Bowman PC
Estate Planning/Admin, Real Estate
Over 40 yrs combined legal experience www.dwkpc.net 303-671-7726
COMPUTER SERVICES
Affordable Computer Repairs, Etc. Computers, laptops, i-Phones, i-Pads Tablets, VCRs, Roku, Errands, Etc. Monica 303-875-5837
Computer & Electronic Help by Stephen College student, grandpa lives in WG Enjoy helping seniors, plus tutoring Low fee 303-330-2272
In-Home Technology Assistance
Need help and the Grandkids are gone? Computers, Cameras, Phones, TVs, Etc. 720-244-4166 Scott or Mike
