WINDSOR
Volume 21, Issue 12
December 2023 PRESIDENT’S PEN At the end of the year, we sometimes reflect on the events that have led us here. We think of our accomplishments, travels, changes within our family, or the health Bobbie and wellness goals that Mays, we achieved or realized. Board Our reflections may President bring a smile, a show of concern, or perhaps thoughts of things we had hoped to do in 2023. The Windsor Gardens board and staff similarly reflect on the past year. We remember all the building representatives who went above and beyond their job description, contributing to a peaceful and enjoyable atmosphere for all. And the folks who picked up trash, exhibiting how much they care for our community and others who helped by sorting their trash and recyclables before placing items in the bins. This list goes on and on. As we move towards 2024, let’s continue to treat our pipes with care, not using our garbage disposal to get rid of food or debris and not using drain cleaners, as this may trigger a faster breakdown of the pipes. By keeping our thermostat at 72 degrees, we’ll help prevent frozen pipes in our heat registers. We’ll help reduce the fuel needed to heat our units and common areas by keeping our doors and windows closed during cold weather. You probably can think of even more ways we all can continue to help in the new year. PRESIDENT'S PEN continued on page 4
In This Issue Community and Committee Meetings...............pg 3 In Remembrance.............................................. pgs 3-4 Letters................................................................ pgs 3-5 Board in Motion.....................................................pg 6 Proposed Laundry Facilities Policy.............. pgs 6-7 From the General Manager Holiday Trash & Recycling....................... pgs 8-9 Holiday Maintenance Emergencies..............pg 9 Maintenance & Grounds Updates............. pg 10 Employee Anniversaries.................................... pg 11 Use of Door Chocks & Clamps by CR............ pg 12 Community Response Activities........................ pg 12 Cop Shop............................................................. pg 13 How to Track Package Deliveries................... pg 15 Holiday Lights..................................................... pg 16 Building Profile................................................... pg 17 Orientation Schedule for New Residents......pg 17 New Residents...................................................pg 17
Everyday Heroes................................................ pg 18 Councilwoman Sawyer...................................... pg 19 Photo Album................................................ pgs 21-22 Restaurant............................................................ pg 23 Classes................................................................. pg 24 Activities, Events and Entertainment........ pgs 25-28 Cards and Game Groups................................ pg 28 Clubs and Groups.....................................pgs 29-30 Faith Communities.............................................. pg 31 Local Community Events.................................... pg 31 Announcements................................................... pg 32 Health Screenings & Services.......................... pg 32 Services and Products Presentations.............. pg 32 Support Groups.................................................. pg 32 Windsor Writers........................................ pgs 34-35 Classifieds .......................................................... pg 36 Service Directory....................................... pgs 37-38
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Visit our website at www.windsorgardensdenver.org 2023 Board Officers & Committees
Association Contacts
OPERATIONS COMMITTEES
–– ADMINISTRATION –– 303-364-7485 Regular Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Executive Committee y Bobbie Mays, President y Dennis Knight, Vice President y Mike Lopez, Treasurer y Carol Brooks, Secretary Appeals y Roni Reynolds, Chair y Mike Lopez, Board y Shirley Cox, Resident y Gary Roll, Resident y Brenda Sanders, Resident Architectural Review y Roni Reynolds, Chair y Dennis Knight, Board y Ron Baldwin, Resident y Jan Mayer, Resident y Gay Ann Ost, Resident y Sharon Roulhac, Resident y Bev Williams, Resident Auditing y Michele Compton, Chair y Dennis Knight, Board y Debra Adams, Resident y Susan Adamson, Resident y Jeanne Lee, Resident y Marilyn Tyler, Resident Community Response y Dean Deverick, Chair y Michele Compton, Board y Carlene Lindstrom, Resident y Donna Sanford, Resident y Jan Sheppard, Resident y John Young, Non-resident Owner Employee Relations/Safety y Dennis Knight, Chair y Roni Reynolds, Board y Ginny Cox, Resident y Lisa Davis, Resident y Phyllis Davis, Resident y Barbara Ellis, Resident y Kathy Young, Resident y Maintenance Dept. Employee y Grounds Dept. Employee y Community Response Officer
Finance y Mike Lopez, Chair y Dean Deverick, Board y Debra Adams, Resident y Phyllis Davis, Resident y Howard Fistell, Resident y Mike Powl, Resident y Sharon Roulhac, Resident y Marilyn Tyler, Resident Insurance y Mike Lopez, Chair y Carol Brooks, Board y Barb Ellis, Resident y Joe Hayashi, Resident y Stuart Wright, Resident Long-Range Planning & Innovation y Dean Deverick, Chair y Mike Lopez, Board y Ron Baldwin, Resident y Virginia Hansen, Resident y Gary Roll, Resident y Brenda Sanders, Resident y Aly Shupe, Resident y Marcy Smith, Resident y John Young, Non-Resident Owner y Bill Walsh, Employee Policy/Governing Docs/Rentals y Michele Compton, Chair y Mike Lopez, Board y Debe Alikchihoo, Resident y Shirley Cox, Resident y Virginia Hansen, Resident y Donna Sanford, Resident y Jan Sheppard, Resident Underground Garage y Roni Reynolds, Board y Michele Compton, Board y Barbara Dey, Resident y Reuel Hunt, Resident y William Laub, Resident y Jan Sheppard, Resident
–– COMMUNITY RESPONSE –– 303-364-4924 communityresponse@wgamail.com Chief of Community Response: Chris Scovil, email: cscovil@wgamail.com Dispatcher: Nayeli Aguirre, email: naguirre@wgamail.com –– ACTIVITIES –– 720-862-1512 or 720-862-1533 Activities Admin. Assistant: Karen Arellano, email: karellano@wgamail.com Activities Director: Steve Follweiler, email: sfollweiler@wgamail.com Asst. Activities Director: Tessa Post, tpost@wgamail.com –– GOLF SHOP & COURSE –– 303-366-3133 Golf Manager: Joey Schlueter, email: jschlueter@wgamail.com –– FACILITIES MAINTENANCE –– Manager: Bill Walsh, email: bwalsh@wgamail.com –– GROUNDS MAINTENANCE –– Supervisor: Dana Cusack, email: dana@wgamail.com –– BOARD OF DIRECTORS –– board@wgamail.com
COMMUNITY LIFE COMMITTEES Activities (Ad Hoc) y Carol Brooks, Chair y Dennis Knight, Board y Kit Annis, Resident y Judi Bianco, Resident y Ginny Cox, Resident y Jolene Cranston, Resident y Rebecca Sanchez, Resident y Jo Wessel, Resident y Bev Williams, Resident Board Election y Mike Lopez, Chair y Carol Brooks, Board y Donna Sanford, Resident y Bev Williams, Resident Building Representative Zone Committee (BRZC) Carol Brooks / Donna Sanford, Co-Chairs Zone 1: Marilyn Tyler Zone 2: Barb Penn Zone 3: Mona Knight Zone 4: Kathy Young Zone 5: Lisa Davis Zone 6: Barb Ellis Zone 7: Jean McCoy Community Life y Dennis Knight, Chair y Carol Brooks, Board y Bonita Brown, Resident y Jolene Cranston, Resident
General Manager: Rebecca Zazueta, email: rzazueta@wgamail.com Community Life Manager: Cari Ervin, email: cervin@wgamail.com Business Manager: Tammy Tafoya-Paredes, email: ttafoya@wgamail.com Community Administrator: Patricia Frawley, email: pfrawley@wgamail.com Policy & Modifications: Katie Monasmith, email: kmonasmith@wgamail.com Office Manager: Liz Nickel, email: lnickel@wgamail.com Administrative Assistant: Estephany Vela, email: evela@wgamail.com Receptionists: Carol Redd, email: credd@wgamail.com Jodi Meisinger, email: jmeisinger@wgamail.com Accounting Manager: Debra Ford, email: dford@wgamail.com Accountant: Sarah Kluhsman, email skluhsman@wgamail.com
Community Life continued y Donna Pitcher Fisher, Resident y James Keyworth, Resident y Eydie McDaniel, Resident y Shari Swickard, Resident Golf y Dean Deverick, Chair y Michele Compton, Board y Daniel Berman, Resident y Michael Powl, Resident y Jim Wright, Resident y Men’s League President y Women’s League President Public Relations/Marketing y Dennis Knight, Chair y Roni Reynolds, Board y Donna Pitcher Fisher, Resident y Jeanne Lee, Resident y Judy Tauchen, Resident y Kathy Young, Resident Restaurant (Ad Hoc) y Michele Compton, Chair y Dean Deverick, Board y Kit Annis, Resident y Kathy Callender, Resident y Lanny Dick, Resident y Ann-Marie Jackson, Resident y Charles McDonald, Resident
President: Vice Pres.: Treasurer: Secretary:
Bobbie Mays Dennis Knight Mike Lopez Carol Brooks
Asst. Treasurer: Dean Deverick Asst. Secretary: Michele Compton Director-at-Large: Roni Reynolds
WINDSOR LIFE: THE NEWS OF WINDSOR GARDENS ADVERTISING: Call Karen at 303-364-7485 or email karellano@ wgamail.com. Ad space reservations are due the 10th of the month prior to the month of publication. SUBMISSIONS: Email to WindsorLife@wgamail.com. 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. DELIVERY: Windsor Life is delivered within 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 prior to hiring any individual or company.
Windsor Gardens Association 595 South Clinton Street Denver, CO 80247 303-364-7485 www.windsorgardensdenver.org
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In Remembrance
NOTE: Not all of the committees meet every month.
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.
Attend in Person: Most meetings will be in the Colorado Room with exceptions noted below. Join by Phone via Zoom: Phone option available for many committee meetings. Call 720-928-9299 at the time of the meeting and use the meeting ID and passcode provided with the individual meetings in the below schedule. Join Online via Zoom: Online option available for many committee meetings. Go to www.zoom.com. Click “Join a meeting” and enter the meeting ID and passcode provided with the individual meetings in the below schedule. COMMUNITY MEETINGS Donuts with Donna Thursday, December 28, 10 a.m. In person in CenterPoint. COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Appeals Committee Wednesday, December 6, 10 a.m. Meeting ID: 898 9266 6692 Passcode: 506836 Audit Review Meeting Friday, December 1, 3 p.m. Meeting ID: 885 1908 3561 Passcode: 160596 Board Sub-committee for Committee Assignments Tuesday, December 5, 9:30 a.m. Meeting ID: 899 9298 1182 Passcode: 832653 Board Special Meeting for Approval of Committee Assignments Thursday, December 7, 11 a.m. Meeting ID: 833 7693 1686 Passcode: 496296 Board Monthly Meeting Friday, December 15, 9:30 a.m. Meeting ID: 849 9045 3657 Passcode: 552158 Finance Committee Thursday, December 7, 3 p.m. Meeting ID: 895 7163 7061 Passcode: 872905 Long-Range Planning & Innovation Committee Wednesday, December 13, 2 p.m. Meeting ID: 853 2209 5156 Passcode: 202482 Public Relations Committee Thursday, December 7, 9:30 a.m. Meeting ID: 853 8411 1373 Passcode: 109804
Association Offices Closed Employee Holiday Party
Community Response, on-call
maintenance and golf will operate as normal.
Christmas
Friday, December 22, 2023 Monday, December 25, 2023
New Year's Day
Monday, January 1, 2024
Friday, December 8, 2023 Offices close at 11:30 a.m.
Lue Martell Windsor Gardens Building 3 is sad to announce the passing of Lue Martell on August 12, 2023. Lue and his wife Bubbles have lived in Windsor Gardens for 23 years. Born in 1931, Lue was raised in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Lue met Bubbles, his kindred spirit, 50 years later in Denver. They were happily married for 40 years. Lue was a proud Air Force veteran, serving his country for 20 years. He was active as a Mason and Shriner and was knighted as a Knight of St. Andrews. He was also active in St. Mark’s Lutheran IN REMEMBRANCE continued on page 4
Your Turn: Write a Letter Write a letter to the board, administrators or the community. Letters submitted to the Windsor Life 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
Front Entrance Deliveries I’d like to comment on FedEx, UPS, and Amazon deliveries sometimes being delivered to side entrances of my building. I’ve heard from a couple of neighbors outside of our building that when entrances are behind buildings, off the main streets, sometimes delivery trucks don’t or won’t deliver packages to the front entrances. Perhaps because it’s a longer walk and carry? Someone from my building took it upon themselves to take my package, which was photographed being left on a side door. They opened the package and told a neighbor they assumed “someone left it out as a freebie.” My good neighbor saw that the package LETTERS continued on page 5
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PRESIDENT'S PEN continued from page 1 I also want to reflect on how the board has addressed your concerns and desires over the past year. We have listened and responded. We have a few avenues for communicating with the community about association business. I encourage you to use the following firsthand information sources: 1.) The Windsor Life. The staff and our editor spend a tremendous amount of time making sure information is available to you. 2.) The committee meetings are open to all residents, and if you cannot attend in person, you can be involved via Zoom. Meeting minutes are posted on the association website for your review after the board has approved them. 3.) The board and staff receive your emails and letters, and we make every effort to respond. Sometimes, it may take longer to receive a response because research is involved. If you don’t receive a response, please follow-up or contact the administrative office for assistance.
I want to thank the 2023 board, including Dennis Knight, Carol Brooks, Mike Lopez, Michele Compton, Roni Reynolds and Dean Deverick, for all their hard work and contributions to a successful year. The amount of time spent was well noted and appreciated. I would also like to thank Rebecca Zazueta and her staff for their outstanding performance in 2023. Residents may not be aware of the many phone calls, visits, emails and letters staff receive daily; the number is huge. When I look at other HOAs in the area and the amount of staff turnover and confusion they are experiencing, I know that we are very fortunate to have these dedicated individuals contributing to the success of our community. I was re-elected board president at our organizational meeting in November, and I look forward to an even more successful 2024. I hope you enjoy the holidays and continue spreading the love of community to all you meet.
IN REMEMBRANCE continued from page 3 Church, and he and his wife volunteered and served Meals on Wheels in the area for ten years. Building 3 residents hold fond memories of Lue’s infectious energy and positivity. One resident lovingly recalled seeing Lue dressed head to toe in his Scottish Rite kilt, tasseled knee socks and cap. You could see how proud he was to be in this special brotherhood. He just radiated happiness. Lue is survived by his wife, Bubbles; Marianne, Nick, Chuck, Tom, Nancy, Judith, Paul and their spouses; 22 grandchildren, 22 greatgrandchildren and his great-great-granddaughter. Lue’s cheerful “Howdy, Howdeee” greeting will be missed by many.
Barbara Jean Price Barbara Jean Price was born in Gary, Indiana, on March 23, 1941, and transitioned on October 2, 2023. She was the oldest of seven children and helped care for her siblings. She attended night school and received her diploma from Emerson High School. Cleaning chickens was one of her first jobs as a young adult.
years. Dozens of children were nurtured and shaped by her values of love, joy, compassion, and resilience, and they affectionately referred to her as Mother Barbara. After retiring from childcare, Barbara traveled the country as a caretaker for people in their final stage of life. Barbara was very active in civic groups for the community's betterment, particularly public health and children and family welfare. She was involved in organizations such as the Optimists and various church groups. She served on the mission board at several of her churches and volunteered with college and alumni groups and numerous health fairs and initiatives focused on serving the black community. Barbara was a Sunday school teacher, church counselor for women, and a chairperson of many committees. She received several awards and accolades for her dedication and steadfast work. Some of her esteemed recognition included president of the Optimist Club, co-chairwoman of Women’s Day at New Hope Baptist Church, and host committee member for one of Martin Luther King Jr.'s visits. He probably ate some of her famous cheesecake.
Barbara married young to school friend Stephen Rouse, who joined While reflecting on her legacy and the meaning of life, her son the Navy. They gave birth to Robyn Jean and Rosalyn Jan. Following Roosevelt shared that “She was a teacher of children. She was a their divorce, she married her school friend Roosevelt Price, who teacher of their mothers. And then she became a caretaker. She had joined the military. He adopted Robyn and Rosalyn. While was a joyous and happy person who loved people. For 24 years, pursuing their dream of moving to California, the couple stopped she lived in retirement and spent most of that time as a member of in Denver, Colorado, and decided to build their life in the Mile High the beautiful Windsor Gardens community.” City. A number of years later, Barbara gave birth to Roosevelt Barbara was a beloved community member and will be remembered Jerome Price II. She poured her heart into raising her children as a woman of strong faith with deep love for her family and loved and kept them involved in activities, and she was often a parent ones. volunteer. Channeling her childhood, Barbara had an affinity and passion for vegetable gardens. She had a green thumb and was always proud of her ALL TIME CLOCK REPAIR harvest. She always maintained a beautiful 6405 E. Colfax (Just west of Monaco) flower garden populated with roses. Barbara was employed at Samsonite, Safeway, and Denver Public Schools, became a realtor and owned several properties in Denver with her husband, Roosevelt. She then decided to follow her passion and began working with children. After receiving her associate degree in early childhood education from the Community College of Aurora, she became a daycare center director before opening her own center, which she ran for twenty
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LETTERS continued from page 3 was addressed to another building resident and brought it to me. I contacted FedEx to explain the situation and ask them to please be cognizant of front entrance deliveries. Can signs be made and placed on side doors of buildings that do not have on-street access, which state that deliveries need to be made at front entrances? Michelle Ramirez
Response to “Front Entrance Deliveries” The simplest answer to your question is, no, we cannot put signs on side entrances for delivery people. However, let me explain. First, the WG Signs and Flags Policy does not allow signs on the buildings' common elements. Secondly, people are notoriously bad at reading signs, so this is probably not our best solution for misdelivered, ill-delivered, and lost packages, as it will not yield the desired result. For years, I have watched people not read a prominent sign in our office stating, “NOT AN EXIT.” They still try to exit through our little sprinkler room/cleaning closet in the admin office lobby. I can’t tell you how many people pull open that door to leave when the door to the stairs is right next to it with a plaque stating “Stairs” at eye level. They even came through that door to enter the lobby. A rushed delivery driver is no exception to the many people who do not read signs. However, we can touch base with each delivery person we encounter at the admin office. When we check out a key to a delivery person, we ask them to pay close attention to the delivery address and even provide a map of the community with appropriate entrances marked. Ultimately, it is up to the delivery person to pay close attention and use their navigation system to deliver packages properly. We all can do our part and give clear delivery instructions when we order and track our packages. Please read the “Track your Package” article on page 15 for more details. If you read this response and the article, you may be among the few who read the signs! Liz Nickel, Office Manager
Thank You, Windsor Community Garden Club Volunteers Windsor Gardens amenities include community garden plots. Dozens and dozens of community garden volunteers share their wisdom to help make the gardens clean, beautiful and organic. I want to especially thank the Windsor Community Garden Club board, Penelope Hodge, Judy White and Lin Perkins, and the secretaries for their volunteer contributions year after year to keep the community gardens running smoothly. Lots of background work, organization and working with the grounds department and the HOA is necessary for the garden club to exist and run smoothly. Dozens of volunteers throughout the years have cleaned pathways, watered plant pots, and planted and maintained beautiful flowers in the gazebos. Recently, four volunteers spent a total of 32 hours cleaning out and organizing the garden sheds. It would take half a page of the paper to list the garden volunteers who have contributed over the years. Take a look at the back pages of Windsor Life and notice the clubs and activities we get to participate in and enjoy at Windsor Gardens. Hundreds of volunteers each year contribute to making these clubs thrive. Let’s thank all the volunteers who contribute their time and energy to our community activities. Christine Taraskiewicz
P.S. There’s a waiting list to secure a community garden plot, so send an email to WCGCBoard@gmail.com soon if interested.
Assistance After a Fall I want to thank the folks who helped me after I fell going to the High Line Canal path. First, there is WG resident Terry Friedrich (whom I did not know). He found me and called Community Response. Later, he asked if I wanted him to drive my car home, which I certainly appreciated. The Community Response officers were so helpful and kind, and the EMTs were great. Living in this community with such caring folks, especially strangers, is a wonderful feeling. Thanks to all of you. Betty H. Petersen
Best Holiday Gift Ever: Smoke-Free Are you wondering what to give your family, friends, neighbors, or even yourself this holiday season? How about stopping smoking? You may cough less and smile more. Your heart rate may go down, your clothes won’t smell like smoke, and everything will taste better if you quit smoking. You will not have to step outside for a cigarette or vape, you could save a lot of money, and you will not expose anyone to your secondhand smoke. You will not burn your fingers, put holes in your furniture or risk burning your home down. This is a challenge you can master; your friends will support you, you will feel better, and it is never too late to quit. There are free support resources available through Colorado Quitline – https:// www.tobaccofreeco.org/quit-tobacco/im-ready-to-quit/ Windsor Gardens residents, staff and guests cannot smoke or vape on lanais, whether enclosed or not. Smoking is prohibited in the association’s common buildings, the indoor and outdoor pools, Windsor West, garages, lobbies, hallways, laundry rooms and any common areas within residential buildings. New residents are informed of the Windsor Gardens smoking policy in the orientation booklet. Happy Smoke-Free Holidays! Annette Smith
No Smoking Policy Exception for Vaping Concerning a no-smoking policy, I feel an exception should be made for nicotine vaping. 1) It has no offensive odor. 2) It might encourage current cigarette smokers to transition to Juul or other similar products. 3) Enforcement of no tobacco products would become a very contentious issue, pitting neighbor against neighbor. Tom Ledgerwood
The Holiday Season and the Grinches Here we are in the holiday season, a time for patience, sharing, peace and love. But we have people who forget this as they are not patient with our workers or building neighbors. The holidays are my favorite time of the year, but we have Grinches year-round here. Please bite your tongue when you are about to say something hateful. We can’t always have it our way; that would be a dictatorship. It is a give-and-take world. We all have bad days, but let’s try not to take it out on each other. We need to take a moment and take a breath. As Kenny Chesney sings, “Can’t we all get along?” Let’s be kind to each other and have a good holiday season. Deb Adams
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WG Board in Motion On October 31, 2023, the board of directors approved a temporary age exception to the occupancy and age restrictions and procedures policy via an electronic vote. At the board organizational meeting on November 7, 2023, the board approved the appointment of the 2024 board officers:
President Bobbie Mays Vice President Dean Deverick Treasurer Mike Lopez Secretary Carol Brooks Assistant Treasurer Gay Ann Ost Assistant Secretary Michael Powl Director at Large Dennis Knight
On November 14, 2023, the board approved a reasonable accommodation via an electronic vote. At their regular monthly meeting on November 17, 2023, the board approved the following: Finance committee motions: − Motion to transfer $360,970.83 to the capital reserve account. − Motion to transfer $201,902.75 to the tax reserve account. − Motion to transfer $196,957.00 to the capital reserve account. (This transfer represents the November insurance loan payment from the operating account.) − Motion to accept the proposal from Toro West to transfer the Direct Stock Metrics to the S&P 500 Direct Index 1.5x Dividend Factor Tilt.
Building Rep Zone Committee motion to not have a committee meeting in December 2023. Policy committee motion to publish the proposed rewrite of the WG Laundry Facilities Policy in the Windsor Life for owner review prior to a final vote by the board on the policy at their December 15 meeting. Motion to adopt the WG Water Shut-off in Buildings Policy as amended. Note: The adopted policy has significant edits to improve the readability of the policy. The edits did not change the intent of the policy that was published for owner comment. A copy of the adopted policy is available on the association’s website. Motion to have the association attorney’s office send a letter to a homeowner regarding inappropriate emails sent to staff members. Motion to approve the extension of the CSC laundry services lease to lock in the vend price for a 12-month period. The commission would remain the same as stated in the expired contract. On November 22, 2023, the board authorized up to $125K for the replacement of domestic water and fire line pipes at building 37 via an electronic vote.
Proposed Revised Laundry Facilities Policy The below proposed rewrite of the WG Laundry Facilities Policy will be voted on by the board of directors at their meeting on Friday, December 15, 2023 (meeting details on page 3). If you have questions or comments about the proposed amendments to the policy, please email them to board@wgamail.com or mail a letter to 595 S. Clinton Street, Denver, CO 80247. Letters may also be dropped off at the association office. The deadline to submit comments is Wednesday, December 13, 2023.
LAUNDRY FACILITIES POLICY Laundry facilities are available in each building. These facilities are intended for resident use on an assigned or scheduled basis. These machines are owned and serviced by a third-party laundry equipment company who ensures that the units are maintained and kept in good working condition. The authority for this policy is granted by the Declaration for Windsor Gardens Association, Article 2, Section 2.10, “Allowed Use,” and Article 5, Section 5.16, “Rules and Regulations.” LAUNDRY FACILITIES 1. Private washing machines and dryers are not permitted in individual units, with exception to the townhome units that have pre-existing washer and dryer hook-ups. 2. Soaps, cleaners, and bleach can cause a slip and fall risk in the laundry room and stains in hallway carpeting if they are spilled or dropped. Residents should report the issue to Community Response, and they will contact the Association’s janitorial service for assistance. 3. Residents need to contact the building representative, alternate building representative, or the laundry representative to have a laundry time assigned or scheduled for their unit. The laundry schedule and the assignment of laundry times is unique to each building. The Association does not manage this
process; however, best practices for laundry facility use are required to be followed and included in building guidelines for each building: Best Practices General Guidelines: • The hours of use may be subject to noise considerations for surrounding units and the hallway where the laundry facility is located. Evening and weekend hours are allowed. • Assigned laundry times apply to units not individuals. • Visitors, including caregivers, are permitted to use the laundry time assigned to the unit they are visiting. The resident must accompany the visitor to the laundry facility, or speak to the building representative, alternate building representative, or laundry representative to ensure they understand the guidelines for laundry facility use. • Each unit will be assigned a permanent 2-hour laundry time each week. No more than 2 hours should be used in a row by any unit. Two-story buildings may have different rules and availability. PROPOSED REVISED POLICY continued on page 7
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PROPOSED REVISED POLICY continued from page 6 • Additional laundry times may be available. Residents should refer to the building guidelines for additional information. • Methods of notifying residents of unassigned laundry times vary from building to building. Residents should refer to their building guidelines for additional information. • A laundry facility schedule should be posted where all residents can see it. • Residents can change their permanent laundry time when an opening becomes available. Use of Machines: • A small amount of HE liquid detergent should be used in the dispenser. Do not use powder detergent. • Detergent pods should be placed inside of the washer under the clothing to be washed. Do not put the pods in the detergent dispenser. • Empty all pockets in clothing before placing them into the washing machine. • Do not wash or dry oversized items like large bedspreads or blankets. • Do not wash or dry items with feathers or rubber backing as they are likely to come loose in the machine and clog it.
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Do not leave bleach or starch residue in the machine. Remove and clean the tray from the dispenser after use. Clean all machines, including the lint trap after use. Do not clean pet beds, blankets, pads, or mats in the laundry facility. • Any household laundry or other items containing bodily fluids such as, but not limited to feces, urine, blood, or vomit, should be rinsed, and cleaned by hand in the unit before bringing it to the laundry facility. After use, residents should clean the washing machine for the next user. • A liquid laundry sanitizer can be added to the detergent dispenser after the machine is emptied and no longer in use. Run a washing cycle with the liquid laundry sanitizer in place of detergent to sanitize the empty machine. Equipment Breakdown: • Check your building guidelines to determine if someone in the building manages equipment breakdowns. If so, follow the instructions for reporting the issue. If not, follow the posted instructions in the laundry facility to report an equipment breakdown and to request a service call. A poster provided by the Association should be available in every laundry facility. • The laundry equipment company typically responds to service calls within 24 hours during regular business hours, Monday through Friday. Reports of equipment breakdown on Saturdays, Sundays, or on major holidays will be responded to on the next business day. • Community Response can be contacted for more urgent issues, such as a gas smell in the laundry facility, an inoperable locked washing machine with clothes and water inside of it, or a washer that is leaking water onto the floor. • Machines found dirty or unsafe to use due to significant pet hair, debris, feces, or other biohazard, need to be reported to the Association. Residents should report the issue to Community Response, and they will contact the Association’s janitorial service for assistance.
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From the General Manager Rebecca Zazueta
HOLIDAY TRASH AND RECYCLING Boxes, boxes, and MORE boxes With the holiday season upon us, we are anticipating that cardboard boxes will multiply. There will be holiday delays for trash and recycling pickup, and we will likely have substitute trash and recycling drivers who are not familiar with every building and dumpster location within Windsor Gardens. We are bracing for non-stop dumpster overflows and missed/skipped service days. The chaos, frustration and mess that comes with this perfect storm keeps everyone edgy and wishing there was a simpler way. For now, there is no perfect solution, but residents can help us prepare for a busy trash and recycling month by taking the following steps: 1. ALWAYS break down your cardboard boxes. If you need help, ask a neighbor or family member. And when possible, SMOOSH, FLATTEN, SQUASH AND CRUSH your other recycling items. A lot more recycling can go into the dumpster if we all do a little extra prep before heading to the dumpster. 2. Many of you will have to drive to a dumpster that is not full to recycle your items. Consider sharing recycling duty with a neighbor and taking turns. Recycling is not going to be
convenient; it needs to be intentional. A recycling map is below for your reference. Instead of going to the same overflowing dumpster each week, I encourage you to take a walk or drive to see if there is another recycling dumpster available that has room. For those of you reporting dumping, keep in mind that we are encouraging residents to drive to dumpster locations that are not full to dispose of their recycling. Driving to the dumpster no longer implies that someone is illegally dumping. 3. HOLD your recycling if all the dumpsters are full. Monitor and wait for the dumpsters to be emptied before taking your recycling out. And if you really want to help with the overflow, hold your recycling until service gets back to normal instead of visiting the dumpster as soon as it has been emptied. This will help slow down the overflow instead of refilling the dumpster to capacity immediately after it has been emptied. 4. Keep calm and know that service will eventually return to its regular schedule. Typically, when there is a holiday delay for HOLIDAY TRASH & RECYCLING continued on page 9
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From the General Manager continued HOLIDAY TRASH AND RECYCLING continued from page 8 trash and recycling, it takes a whole week to get the schedule back on track. If you have a lot of recycling or don’t want to hold it in your unit, consider taking it to an off-site recycling center. One option is the Cherry Creek Recycling Drop-off, which provides a convenient and NO-COST way for Denver residents to keep extra recyclables out of the landfill and to compost yard debris, food scraps, and non-recyclable paper. The recycling drop-off is located near the intersection of S. Quebec St. and E. Cherry Creek South
Drive. Enter going south on Cherry Creek Dr. South (follow the signs). Drop-off hours: Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.; closed Sundays and Mondays and on all city holidays. For a complete list of accepted items, go to the city of Denver website. The drop-off is open to Denver residents only. No commercial or landscaping company material will be accepted at this site. No box trucks or trailer loads of yard debris are accepted at this site.
TRASH CHUTE REMINDERS Overfilling and clogging the trash chute creates problems for neighbors and can lead to a labor-intensive and dirty job for staff and Waste Management to correct. Please help us prevent these occurrences by holding your trash when the chute is full. Remember to always bag your trash and not throw oversized trash down the chute.
HOLIDAYS & MAINTENANCE EMERGENCIES This year's association holidays for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day have resulted in a four-day weekend for our staff. Christmas Eve falls on a Sunday, which will be observed on Friday, as Christmas Day falls on Monday. Our staff will be on holiday from Friday, December 22, through Monday, December 25. For the New Year’s holiday, staff will be off on Monday, January 1. We also have an employee holiday party scheduled for Friday, December 8, and all association offices will close at 11:30 a.m. Community Response and on-call maintenance will operate as normal. Four-day weekends are typically very busy for Community Response and the on-call maintenance staff. Kitchen sink backups, heat calls and sewer backups are common emergency calls and, in many cases, can be avoided. More importantly, water losses can majorly impact you and your neighbors.
Help Prevent Maintenance Emergencies
Garbage Disposal: Please avoid using your garbage disposal this holiday season (and beyond). Instead properly bag all solid waste and throw it in the trash. Toilet: Only flush the 3 Ps: Poo, Pee and (Toilet) Paper. Flushable wipes, diapers, pads and other paper products like paper towels create major problems that can be avoided. Please bag these items and throw them into the trash instead of the toilet. Heating System: Please check your heat to ensure it works properly before more cold weather arrives. Submit a work order if you suspect that there is a problem.We encourage everyone to check out the tips on this page for keeping your unit warm this winter. Sealing up the a/c units, closing all windows and keeping your drapery away from the heat registers will also help to prevent a heat register from freezing in cold weather. Kitchen Sink: If you have a first-floor unit and a ball valve for your kitchen sink, please remember to use it to help prevent kitchen sink backups. If you own a first-floor unit and don’t have a ball valve, look into installing one to help avoid these messy and costly occurrences.
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From the General Manager continued MAINTENANCE & GROUNDS UPDATES CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS Technology Project: The independent consultant provided his initial report on the private cellular project. He will continue to evaluate the requirements for the project and report back with additional information. Roof Replacement Project: Roof and gutters completed: 6, 53, 3, 8, 17 and 21. The roof replacement is complete at building 34 and 42. Gutters are pending. New gutters and downspouts were installed for townhomes 70, 72, and 74. Building 76 is next. Boiler Replacement Project: Buildings 64, 61, 58, 12, 46 and 10 have been completed. We installed a new gas line behind
building 80 to service the boilers that will be in underground 26. The gas line project is delayed until parts are received. Underground Garages Project: Additional broken tendons have been found near the trench located by the tree removal in front of building 80. Support structures were installed inside of underground garage 26 and will impact parking spaces 145 through 152. The underground garage committee held a special meeting to briefly discuss the repairs. Meeting minutes are available on the association’s website. MAINTENANCE & GROUNDS UPDATES continued on page 15
Low-income Energy Assistance Program (LEAP) From Liz Nickel, Office Manager Colorado has a federally funded program that assists eligible individuals and families with their heating costs, called LEAP. As a senior, you may qualify if you meet the income requirements. The 2023-2024 Leap Season is now open as the season dates are November 1, 2023 through April 30, 2024. The program provides extra income for heating costs. These additional funds are usually applied directly to the “household energy supplier”, such as the utility company or vender, according to the Colorado Department of Human Services website. These payments do not cover the entirety of the heating costs but are only supplemental. Do You Qualify for LEAP? Eligibility is based on the state median income and a variety of other factors including the primary heating fuel costs. You might qualify if you pay heating costs for your home, can provide proof of lawful citizenship with valid identification and meet the income requirements. Based on the chart listed on the Colorado Department of Human Services website, the following income requirements qualify individuals and families for assistance: a household of one individual earning a maximum gross monthly income of $3,081, a household of 2 people earning a max gross monthly income of $4,030, a household of 3 people earning a max gross monthly income of $4,978, a household of 4 earning a max gross monthly income of $5,926. There are additional lines in the chart for larger households at https://cdhs.colorado.gov/leap. Applying for LEAP The application period for LEAP began November 1, 2023, and runs until April 30, 2024. Applications can be placed online through the Colorado PEAK website: https://peak.my.site.com/ peak/s/peak-landing-page?language=en_US or you can print the application off of the website, https://cdhs.colorado.gov/leap, in English or Spanish and mail it to LEAP, P.O. BOX 39200, Colorado Springs, CO 80949 or email it to leaphelp@goodwillcolorado.org. If you would like to call and request an application be mailed to you, that phone number is 1-866-432-8435. The website also gives a detailed checklist for filling out the application for smooth processing without delays because of missing information. Here is their checklist: I have answered all the questions in each section of the application. I have enclosed a readable copy of lawful presence documentation for myself and my household members born outside of the U.S.
Social Security numbers and birth dates for all members of my household have been included on the application. Proof of all monthly household income (pay stubs, award letters, loans, etc.) has been attached with the application. I have attached receipts for all expenses claimed on my profit and loss statement for self-employment income. A copy of my most recent heating bill has been enclosed with the application (if you pay your heat as part of your rent, include a copy of your most recent rent receipt). I have signed my application. I have double-checked that I am submitting my application to the correct county LEAP office. If my county LEAP office can accept email, I have scanned my application and all required paperwork and have attached the files to the email. Need Internet Access and a Device to Do Some Research on these Programs? What if you don’t have access to the internet or a computer to do this research? Windsor Gardens has digital tablets that can be checked out to you. We do not recommend using these tablets for banking, private information such as using your social security number, etc., but they are great for web searches and internet browsing. LEAP Application Assistance Open Houses at WG A representative from LEAP will be on-site to assist with the application process and to answer any questions you may have on Monday, January 29, and Tuesday, February 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in CenterPoint East. You can submit your application onsite! Please refer to the above list of required documents to bring with you. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. Additional Information and Other Assistance Programs Be sure to do your own research about LEAP on their website as they have so much information, including a frequently asked questions page and other heating assistance programs you may qualify for if LEAP is not an option for you. Some of these programs are Federal LIHEAP, the Crisis Intervention Program, the Weatherization Program, and Energy Outreach Colorado, all linked in the resources section of the Colorado Department of Human Services web page listed above.
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Employee Anniversaries Valentin Yashchenko, 25 years Paint Department
Valentin began working in the grounds department at Windsor Gardens in 1998. After one year, he moved to trash removal, keeping us clean and litterfree until an outside contractor took over. Around 2001, Valentin joined the paint department, where he became an integral part of WG's daily upkeep. He is the person you see on the lift painting the D floors and repairing building damage in the summer. In the winter, he paints and repairs drywall in the hallways and common building areas. If you see paint anywhere on the property, he was probably involved in some way. His supervisor brags that Valentin is one of his best and most reliable employees. Valentin is a great asset to Windsor Gardens. We hope he stays with us for many years to come.
Jose Fuentes, 15 years Grounds Department
Jose Fuentes is from San Salvador and grew up with 12 brothers and sisters. He has two daughters, Mierna, 31, and Norma, 30, and a son, Alex, who is 20 years old. He likes to be outside, and he says every job we have, he likes to do. He is our main chemical applicator and has many years of experience in shrub pruning. Congratulations on 15 years at Windsor Gardens, Jose! Thank you for your hard work and dedication to our team.
Scott Heath, 10 years Maintenance Department
Scott Heath has been a member of our maintenance staff for 10 years. He is assigned to an area with 24 buildings and regularly maintains the facilities in his area. On top of that, he often jumps in to help in other areas when someone is absent or if the workload needs more coverage. We appreciate him and his skill set. Scott has a great sense of humor and is an important part of our maintenance family. Scott enjoys the great outdoors, especially skiing in the winter months.
Chris Scovil, 10 years
Community Response Department Chris came to WG after retiring from the fire department. With a background in emergency services, law enforcement and investigations, he started as our covenant enforcement officer, assisting with covenant violation investigations and enforcement. In 2020, Chris transferred to Community Response and assumed the role of chief of the department. Chris is an avid severe storm chaser/spotter for the National Weather Service during his free time, and his photography and video work have been featured on local and national media outlets. Windsor Gardens benefits from Chris’ expertise and training, which positively impact the operations of community response and the services provided to residents. He is an excellent supervisor and team member, and we are grateful for his service to WG. Congratulations, Chris, on the ten-year milestone!
Cari Ervin, 5 years
Community Life Department Cari Ervin is a Colorado native but spent most of her formative years in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ultimately making Colorado her home, she has settled into suburban life with her husband and two boys. Cari has served as the activities director and is now the community life manager, claiming she’s never loved a job so much. She has enjoyed the dynamic and fast-paced nature of the job and the wonderful people she has worked with. The Walk for Wellness, Trunk or Treat and the 60th Anniversary Celebration are just a few of the successful events she has been responsible for. Cari has delighted and impressed us with her hard work, creativity, attention to detail, and dedication to the community and the Windsor Gardens family! Congratulations, Cari, on the five-year milestone and thank you for all you do!
James Frawley, 5 years Maintenance Department
James Frawley is our very own in-house electrician. When he was first hired, we had plenty of electrical work requiring his expertise and experience in the electrical field, and we continue to have many projects to keep him challenged. He admits he has been “bitten” a few times in his career and doesn’t recommend it. His work is always done to a very high standard, and he never takes shortcuts. He loves the sport of lacrosse and has played and coached it for many years. James recently became a grandfather, and we are sure the little one will soon be playing lacrosse with his grandfather. Congrats on five great years, James!
Robert Freudenstein, 5 years Paint Department
Robert Freudenstein is our paint supervisor and has overseen the painting of over 35 building exteriors and over 200 hallways so far in his career with WG. He is a skilled carpenter who regularly makes repairs to our structures and is very good with sheet metal as well. The paint department typically consists of six painters who do drywall repairs, wallpaper removal, texturing, sanding, caulking, sealing, repairing soffits, installing vents and general wall improvement. Robert has been a great addition to our staff, and it is hard to believe it has been five years already. In his free time, Robert is a fan of hot rod automobiles and enjoys live music.
Scott Roman, 5 years Maintenance Department
Scott Roman is our head plumbing tech with a ton of experience with all types of plumbing. Scott is married and has two young boys. He knows the property very well and has done plumbing and heating repairs in virtually every building at Windsor Gardens. He repairs pipes, clears clogged drains, installs fixtures and fits pipes, but his specialty is our triangle tube boiler systems. He knows these new boilers inside and out and has a way of hearing their pulse – yes, he is our very own version of a boiler whisperer.
Jason Tracy, 5 years Grounds Department
Jason Tracy hails from Missouri. He has a twin brother, Nathan, and two additional brothers, William and Anthony. His interests are almost all outside activities, including fishing, snowboarding, hiking and golfing. He loves it all and is learning as much as he can. He has a growing interest in trees and tree work and has become a highly qualified tree trimmer. We are lucky to have him.
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Use and Removal of Door Chocks and Clamps by Community Response In an emergency, primarily medical emergencies, Community Response officers use a door chock or a hand clamp that attaches to the door to prop open security doors and allow access for incoming emergency crews, i.e., the Denver Fire Department and ambulance crews. The propped-open door enables a Community Response officer to continue with patient care and not have to leave the patient to open a security door. The door chocks and clamps are labeled with a Community Response tag with our telephone number.
Can I remove the clamp? Preferably, no. However, if you feel building security is being compromised or notice the clamp has been in place for an extended period, please call Community Response before removing it. We might ask you to leave the clamp in place, and we will remove it as soon as possible, or we may ask you to remove it and give you instructions on how to do so.
What about building security during the use of door chocks or clamps? As part of our commitment to security in our buildings, we reworked our door-chocking procedures to reduce the frequency and length of time we need to prop open security doors.
What if I see a door blocked open with a rock or furniture? Community Response or the fire department do not block open doors using rocks, furniture or other items; we only use our chocks or clamps to prop open doors. If you see something different than a labeled hand clamp or chock, please call Community Response so we can investigate and secure the building.
Community Response Activities, November 1 through November 26, 2023 CALLS RECEIVED
947
ROUTINE ACTIVITIES Escorts Keys Lockouts Parking Complaints Pet Complaints Security/Vacation Checks
2 186 20 4 10 155
EMERGENCIES Emergency Medical Assists Health and Welfare Check Smoke Investigation
31 19 13
POLICE ACTIVITIES Alarms Alleged Burglary/Thefts Attempted Burglary/Thefts
2 1 2
POLICE ACTIVITIES continued Criminal Mischief/Vandalism Noise Complaints Police Assist Suspicious Person Theft from Vehicle Theft of Vehicle Warning Tickets
34 16 6 23 0 0 2
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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 would typically require a trip to the district station. Cop Shop Hours at WG: Leetsdale Cop Shop will be in CenterPoint from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday, December 4; Friday, December 8; Monday, December 18; and Friday, December 22.
Winter Gear Drive: In collaboration with Windsor Gardens residents, the 4th annual hats, gloves, scarfs and socks drive will run from December 1-31. Look for the collection box in the lobby. New or gently used items are accepted and will go to the co-responders' program, which distributes them citywide to individuals and families in distress. Last year, we collected 890 items. Help us break that record this year!
SAFETY REMINDERS Your Leetsdale Cop Shop would like to wish you a wonderful holiday season. To that end, we offer a few safety reminders to get you through the remaining days of the year. ± Decorations are cheerful and nostalgic, but those extension cords can trip you up. Make sure they are tucked away, out of your walking areas at home. Don’t overload your circuits. Check all cords and lights to ensure they are not frayed. ± When you are away from home or asleep, turn off all the lights, decorations and portable space heaters. ± Don’t leave candles burning unattended. ± If you have an artificial tree, make sure it is fire-resistant with no frayed lights. And remember, that wonderfully aromatic live
tree needs to be watered regularly to keep it safe. Dried-out needles can easily catch fire. ± There are many wonderful holiday plants, but many are toxic to pets, including poinsettia, holly and mistletoe, so keep them out of reach. ± Parties are another tradition we may love, but don’t drink and drive. ± Also, be aware of how much you share on social media. Those pictures of you having family time out of state are fun for your friends to see, but criminals troll social media for empty homes to invade during high travel times. Above all, enjoy the holiday season safely and responsibly.
If needed, the non-emergency police number is 720-913-2000 option 2, District 3 Police Department is 720-913-1300. Leetsdale Cop Shop is also available at 303-329-0500 (call or text) or e-mail us at leetsdalecopshop@hotmail.com.
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How to Track Your Package Deliveries From Liz Nickel, Office Manager
FedEx Online Tracking
Each holiday season, we see a significant increase in package deliveries at Windsor Gardens. Some of the delivery services leave packages inside the security door of the building while others do not. The administrative office has been reminding carriers to leave packages inside the security door. If you notice that a carrier has left the packages outside of the building, by the side doors to the buildings (yes, this happens), or just outside the security door in the main entry lobby, please bring the packages into the building and leave them just inside of the secured door. While some neighbors will appreciate you bringing their packages to their door, others may prefer that you do not touch them. Please be respectful of your neighbors and do not remove packages from the main point of delivery (inside of the security door) unless your neighbor has told you it is okay to take it to their door.
Enter your tracking number at the FedEx tracking website: https:// www.fedex.com/en-us/tracking.html.
One way to help keep your packages safe is to track their delivery. When you place an order, hold onto the tracking and order numbers, depending on how you made the order. Typically, you will get an email confirmation for an online order with this information, including the carrier. You can track your package via the carriers' online tracking systems with your tracking number. Please see the carriers' tracking systems information listed later in this article.
Additional Tips
Sometimes, when ordering a product online, you don’t automatically know which delivery service will be used to ship it. If you have the tracking number, the post office may be able to look it up in their system. They often also deliver for FedEx, USPS, UPS and Amazon. Call the main number for the local post office, 303-2215209. If you have ordered from a store online or by phone, you can call the store’s customer service line to assist you in tracking your order. They may need your order number to look it up in their system.
Carrier Tracking Systems
USPS Tracking Online or By Phone The best way to track USPS packages is online by using their website tracking search: https://tools.usps.com. Or you can call 303-221-5209. This is a free service. UPS Online Tracking UPS also has an online tracking system: https://www.ups.com/ track. Another option is the free UPS My Choice service: https://www. ups.com/ca/en/services/tracking/mychoice.page.
Or FedEx has a free delivery manager service that you can sign up for here: https://www.fedex.com/en-us/delivery-manager.html. Amazon Tracking Online or Via Email or Text Amazon is a little different. Log into your Amazon account, find “Returns and orders” or just “Orders” on the smartphone app and click “Track package.” You can also sign up to get email or text notifications. This is a secure process, and your phone number will not be shared with the delivery person or vice versa. With these notifications, you can watch for your package, and delivery persons can email or text you where the package was left if not handed directly to you. If you are expecting a package, remove it from the lobby ASAP upon delivery. Do not leave it there. If you can’t lift or carry the item, have help on the ready. Plan accordingly for oversized items. Returning an item: When you request a return label from your shipping carrier, be sure to follow instructions regarding where to place your package for pick up or if you need to take your return to a store location to ship it. Just leaving it in the lobby of your building is not always the right procedure. You may also need to request a pickup for your package through your shipping company so they specifically come to your building and pick it up. If a package has been delivered by mistake to your building, you may take it to the correct building and try calling the intended recipient through the intercom. Alternatively, you may need to contact the delivery service to come back and correct the delivery or ask them to return to sender if there is insufficient information. Sometimes, the admin office can help connect you to the addressee so you can give them the package. It is not recommended to bring the package to the admin office in most situations. BREAK DOWN BOXES FOR RECYCLING. Do not put boxes in recycle bins if they are not broken down, even if they seem small. If you have a lot of boxes, you can take them to the Cherry Creek recycling center at 7400 Cherry Creek S Dr, Denver CO, 80231.
MAINTENANCE & GROUNDS UPDATES continued from page 10 The front of buildings 58 and 60 have been excavated and waterproofing is in progress. A new sidewalk with curb at the NW end of building 82 was installed. 5 stoops and some sidewalk repairs were also installed where they were previously removed during the excavation process. A new electric line was installed at building 84 as part of the underground project. We can proceed with removing the conduit and meter very soon. A concrete drain pan was installed on the north side of upper garage 26. This will keep water out of the garage ducts. Tower & Statue Repairs: The architect has provided an initial report on his recommendations for the statue/tower project.
HALLWAY REDECORATING CARPET REPLACEMENT Building 9 is In progress. Buildings 6, 8 and 4 have been added to the schedule.
PAINT DEPARTMENT Hallway Painting Project: Building 1 is complete. Building 56 is in progress. Buildings 42 and 36 have been added to the schedule. Outdoor Painting Projects: Buildings 38 and 47 are complete. Soffit repair at building 18 is in progress.
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HOLIDAY LIGHTS HOLIDAY LIGHTS MAP
2023 CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS
The 2023 Windsor Gardens Holiday Lights Map is available at the activities desk and fitness center lobby and on the Windsor Gardens website and Facebook page. The community holiday lights map indicates which buildings are competing in the holiday lights contest, along with “I SPY” items for spectators to search for. Also, be sure to submit your vote for the community favorite!
Wednesday, December 13
COMMUNITY FAVORITE VOTE
HOLIDAY LIGHTS CONTEST COMMUNITY FAVORITE CATEGORY I vote for the building at:
__________________________________ (please write down the building’s address) Return to Association Office by Friday, December 8, 10 a.m. (You may use the dropbox by the flagpole in the auditorium parking lot.)
6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium Bring your favorite homemade holiday cookies, treats or veggies, and we’ll provide hot chocolate and coffee. The Colorado Children's Chorale will provide live entertainment. The winners of the WG Holiday Lights Contest will be announced at the start of the event, with prizes awarded. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk so that we can plan for beverages and seating.
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Building 12 Profile Building 12 representative Catherine Elliott is a Denver native who graduated from Abraham Lincoln High School and attended the University of Colorado, majoring in American History. At age 25, she moved to Washington, D.C., where she lived for nine years. In 1981, she joined the U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Corps and worked in U.S. embassies in Jamaica, London, Tel Aviv, Cairo, Beirut, Jerusalem, Turkmenistan, Rome, Tunisia, and Brazil. In 1984, while in London, Catherine converted to Judaism. She considers her foreign service career a fulfillment of her lifelong dream to travel. In 2008, she retired and returned to Denver to be near family. In 2015, she moved to Windsor Gardens.
During an extended elevator repair, she spearheaded a team to make sure our disabled residents could get supplies. In addition to being on the building rep committee, Catherine has served on the restaurant committee, has been a member of the mahjong group and has taught beginning mahjong. Catherine loves movies at home and in the theater. She reads, paints with acrylic and oils, and enjoys flower arranging, trivia and crossword puzzles. She loves animals and has always had a pet. Currently, she lives with her cat, Kitty.
The other building 12 officers are Deb Enyeart, alternate building rep, Nancy Collier, treasurer, and Dott Jackson, secretary. The building Since she arrived in Windsor Gardens, has floor reps and committees to take care Catherine Elliott Catherine has been an asset to her building of raising and lowering the flag, laundry room community and became the building rep in scheduling, holiday decorating and the annual picnic. They also January 2016. She enforces the WG covenants, as well as the have a lending library in the laundry room. building rules. She mediates laundry room issues and reports Building 12 residents enjoy an annual picnic on their front lawn, needed repairs. She monitors the trash chute areas on all four with building dues paying for the fried chicken and paper products floors to keep them clear of abandoned items and holds everyone and everyone contributing potluck dishes. The building also accountable. She informs the residents of upcoming groundhas had a traveling holiday party for the last three years. Three keeping projects and building maintenance, most recently the residents host different courses in their unit: an appetizer/drinks boiler replacement and hallway redecorating projects. She submits course, a main course, and a dessert/drinks course. There is a work orders as needed and ensures all residents are made aware budget for this, too, from the building dues. of management announcements and directives. Three sisters who are Denver natives live in building 12, all with Catherine was instrumental in forming a building book club that separate units on the A floor: Dott Jackson, Lu Heimerl and Sue meets monthly. She has overseen the building holiday lighting Rivera. There also is a mother and daughter living in different project for five years and is on the holiday party committee. She units, Deb and Martha Enyeart, Colorado natives. Other Denver delivers annual holiday thank-you gifts to maintenance employees natives include Pete Nims and Mary McDonald. and ensures the building lobby is decorated for the holiday season.
Tell Us About Your Building Rep and Building We'd like to encourage other residents to tell us about your building representative and building community. Please email the following information to bobbie.mays@wgamail.com.
− Brief description of the accomplishments of your building and building rep over the last few years − Name of the person in your building who will write the article
− Building number − Name of your building representative
If you have questions about this column, please contact Bobbie at bobbie.mays@wgamail.com.
Upcoming New Resident Orientations The association's administrative office will be holding several new resident orientation meetings this month. One session via Zoom and the others in-person in the administrative office. Please call 303-364-7485 or email Karen Arellano at karellano@ wgamail.com for availability and to set up an appointment for either an in-person or Zoom orientation. IN-PERSON ORIENTATIONS Thursday, December 7, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Tuesday, December 12, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, December 21, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Where: Administrative Office, 595 S. Clinton St.
ZOOM ORIENTATION Tuesday, December 5, 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Join by computer Go to www.zoom.com. Click “Join a meeting”.Enter the meeting ID: 833 556 5532 and passcode: 015668 Join by phone 1. Call 720-928-9299 2. You will be prompted to enter the meeting ID: 833 556 5532 # 3. You will be prompted to enter a participant ID: Just hit # 4. You will be prompted to enter the meeting password: 015668 # 5. You will be put on hold for the host to allow you to join the meeting.
Welcome to Our New Neighbors Bldg 6 32
Name Jewel Williams Fonsera Alicia Chalmers
From Austin TX Santa Fe, NM
Bldg 61 64
Name Mark Foughty Elaine Cheryl Malzahn
From Denver, CO Reynoldsburg, OH
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Who is your Windsor Gardens Hero?
yday Heroes r e Ev
We would like to honor our community’s Everyday Heroes! These are residents who go above and beyond for their neighbors or maybe they serve with kindness in smaller ways. Whether they drive neighbors to appointments, pick up groceries for someone in need, or offer a helping hand in other ways, there are everyday heroes amongst us! Everyday hero recommendation forms can be found in the fitness center lobby and outside of the activities office and can be returned to the administrative or activities offices staff. This is not a competition for an award, but an opportunity to acknowledge and commend the kindness and service that often goes unnoticed within our community. There are many everyday heroes among us, and we’d like to recognize them.
Nayeli Aguire
Christine Taraskiewicz
WG dispatcher Nayeli Aguire is “always helpful, always pleasant, always efficient. Perfect fit for the position! Thank you, Nayeli!” Submitted by Cindy Wolfe.
“Christine has voluntarily been a recycling leader at Windsor Gardens. She has led the community in collecting and recycling batteries at her own expense and a big-time commitment.” Submitted by Donna Sanford.
Dorothy Alexander, mom, madre, mother, mum “My mother is my everyday hero! Since the beginning of my life, she has always been there to support not only me and my brothers, but also any and all of our friends and relatives.” Submitted by Roni Reynolds.
Ruth Napier “Ruth is always volunteering and helping other members of our community. She helps many clubs such as the Children’s Hospital and helps with Active Minds, trivia, the Windsor Gardens Church, and the dances. Ruth is truly a WG Hero.” Submitted by Linda Hamblin.
Marilynn Reeves “Marilynn is a longtime member of the Windsor Gardens Writers Group, and she was responsible and very helpful in keeping the group going during COVID, and now the group is growing strong.” Submitted by Doris Thompson.
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Unknown Person Who Donated Roses Thank you to “whoever donated the beautiful fresh roses [in CenterPoint]. There are three different arrangements in glass vases in the main room. One is all yellow, one all red, and one red and white variegated.” Submitted by Doris Thompson.
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Spreading Holiday Cheer Across District 5 As the holiday season unfolds, our hearts naturally turn towards acts of kindness and spreading warmth throughout our neighborhoods. This year, we're thrilled to introduce the #LiveLoveDistrict5 project – an initiative aimed at filling our district with love and positivity through simple, heartwarming acts of kindness. Over the holiday season, we'll be your guide on a journey to make a real and meaningful difference right here in our community. Councilwoman From small gestures of kindness to grand Amanda expressions of love, we'll inspire you to be Sawyer a catalyst for building goodwill and cheer in our neighborhoods. Follow us on social media for inspiration on how you can help create positivity in District 5 this holiday season. Snap a photo and share your acts of kindness on our social media. Don't forget to use the hashtag #LiveLoveDistrict5, and help us create a tapestry of heartwarming stories that will inspire others to join in. Here are some examples of acts of kindness you can undertake: y Neighborly Help: Extend a hand to your neighbors. Offer to lend a hand with their groceries, other errands or recycling. y Coffee Shop Kindness: Brighten someone's day at your local coffee shop. Pay for a stranger's coffee or leave a surprise treat for the next person in line.
y Compliment Challenge: Spread positivity like confetti! Challenge yourself to give sincere compliments to at least three people and watch their smiles light up. y Art of Listening: Sometimes, all someone needs is a listening ear. Take the time to listen to a friend, neighbor, or colleague who needs to talk or share their thoughts. y Show Gratitude: Write someone a thank you note, or leave an uplifting letter in an unexpected place – a friend's doorstep or your family member's favorite book. With each act of kindness, we will create ripples of positivity that touch our friends, relatives and neighbors, and strengthen the bonds within our community. Follow our social media for inspiration, stories, and ways to get involved! Together, we'll make this season one to remember. As always, if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to our office. You can find the District 5 team at: Email: denvercouncil5@denvergov.org Phone: 720-337-5555 Website: bit.ly/D5Website instagram.com/denvercouncil5 twitter.com/denvercouncil5 facebook.com/DenverCouncil5
"Every minute of every hour of every day you are making the world, just as you are making yourself, and you might as well do it with generosity and kindness and style." Rebecca Solnit
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Photo Album WG Flag Corps Hosts Veterans Appreciation Event
On Friday, November 10, 2023, the WG Flag Corps hosted an appreciation event to honor the veterans who call Windsor Gardens home. Thank you, veterans, for your service and sacrifice. Photo from Phillip Freedman. See more photos at www.facebook.com/WindsorGardensAssociation.
Fall into Winter
Photos from Deborah Axsom.
3 Ways to Contribute Your Photos Î EMAIL your photos to Lori at windsorlife@wgamail.com. Î UPLOAD your photos online by copying or typing the following address into your internet browser and then hitting enter: bit.ly/3HEbdT7 This will take you to the WG Dropbox account. Follow the instructions for attaching your photo files. Please type your name and a brief title in the file name so we can give you credit.
Î UPLOAD your photos using the WG QR code. Scan the QR code with your smartphone camera. A “flowcode.com” link will pop up on your phone. Click on the link. Please type your name and a brief title in the file name so we can give you credit.
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Photo Album Children's Hospital Volunteers Pillow and Blanket Making Party
The WG chapter of the Association of Volunteers for Children's Hospital Colorado held a blanket and pillow making party in November. Volunteers made and delivered 200 NICU hearts, 140 heart pillows and 12 fleece blankets. Photos from Jeanne Lee.
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Photo Album Fall Art Club Show
Photos from Linda Rinelli.
Holiday Market & Craft Fair
Photos from Jeanne Lee. See more photos at www.facebook.com/WindsorGardensAssociation.
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ACTIVITIES WG
CLASSES
All classes will take a winter break beginning December 18. Classes will resume in the new year on January 8, 2024. Happy Holidays!
ARTS & CRAFTS
¡ CREATIVE GLASS: Tuesdays from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the CERAMICS ROOM. ¡ DRAWING: Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the ART ROOM. ¡ HAND-BUILT POTTERY: Mondays from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the CERAMICS ROOM. ¡ KNITTING/CROCHET: Mondays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the SEWING ROOM. The class' focus is knitting and crochet projects and techniques. Our instructor will lead and be available for any help you may need. ¡ SEWING CLASS & LAB: Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the SEWING ROOM. Different techniques such as seaming and hems are taught. This is also an open lab time for those wanting to use the sewing machines. ¡ WATERCOLOR: Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the ART ROOM.
BRIDGE
¡ BRIDGE BASICS: Mondays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the COLORADO ROOM. ¡ DUPLICATE BRIDGE: Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM.
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¡ DUPLICATE / INTERMEDIATE BRIDGE: Mondays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the COLORADO ROOM.
DANCE
¡ BALLROOM DANCE (BEGINNERS): Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. ¡ BALLROOM DANCE (INTERMEDIATE): Thursdays from 7:45 p.m. to 8:45 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. ¡ LINE DANCE (BEGINNER & INTERMEDIATE): Mondays from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM.
FITNESS
¡ AQUA FITNESS: Mondays, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. (beginner classes), and Wednesdays, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. ¡ BREATHE & MOVE, QIGONG: Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. ¡ CHAIR EXERCISE: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM. ¡ CHAIR ZUMBA: Saturdays from 10:10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM.
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¡ LOW-IMPACT AEROBICS: Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM. ¡ PILATES: Mondays and Wednesdays from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. ¡ STRENGTH & INTERVAL TRAINING: Mondays and Wednesdays from 6:15 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. ¡ TAI CHI: Tuesdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Enjoy this class at your own pace, standing or sitting in a chair. ¡ WEIGHT TRAINING: Mondays and Wednesdays from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. ¡ YOGA: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM. ¡ ZUMBA: Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM.
PERFORMING ARTS
¡ CHORUS: Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. ¡ DRAMA: Thursdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM.
INDOOR POOL
FITNESS CENTER INSTRUCTION
Weekly indoor pool schedules are available outside the Activities Office and on the WG website: www.windsorgardensdenver.org.
Drop in and work with instructor Kathy Zimmer in the fitness center on a few dates each month. FREE for residents.
D P L B O O K M O B I L E AT W G The Denver Public Library Bookmobile will be at WG on December 1, 15 and 29 at 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT.
This month's dates and times: Friday, December 1, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesday, December 5, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, December 14, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.
WG LIBRARY The WG Library is located on CENTERPOINT's second floor and is open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. New books in the glass cases include titles on the bestseller lists and may be checked out with volunteers Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., excluding holidays. The open shelves hold an extensive selection of books that you may borrow anytime during the day. NEW BOOKS November 2023 How To Books: “iPhone for Seniors” by Jason Brown “iPhone Ultimate Guide” by Jason Brown Windsor Gardens Author: “Growing Up Poor” by Bert Langeberg
Suspense Checkout: “The Exchange” by John Grisham “Holly” by Stephen King “How I'll Kill You” by Ren Destefano “The Lie Maker” by Linwood Barclay “Near Miss” by Stuart Woods “Red Winter” by Tom Clancy
Fiction Checkout: “The Heaven and Earth Grocery Store” by James McBride “The Leftover Woman” by Jean Kwok “Somebody's Fool” by Richard Russo “Tom Lake” by Ann Patchett “The Vaster Wilds” by Lauren Groff
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ACTIVITIES WINDSOR HAPPENINGS Events are listed in chronological order. ¡ HOLIDAY CARD AND BAKE SALE fundraiser hosted by CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLORADO VOLUNTEERS: Friday, December 1, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, December 2, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. ¡ “SOCK IT TO THEM” SOCK DRIVE organized by the WG OPTIMISTS: December 1 through December 18. Drop off new sock donations for children ages 6 to 18 in the donation box in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Donations support Clothes to Kids Denver, an organization providing clothing to underprivileged children. ¡ WINTER GEAR DRIVE organized by the COP SHOP: December 1 through December 31. This is the Cop Shop's 4th annual hats, gloves, scarfs and socks drive. Look for the collection box in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. New or gently used items are accepted and will go to the co-responders' program, which distributes them citywide to individuals and families in distress. ¡ HOLIDAY HIGH TEA FOR WIDOWS sponsored by WIDOWS TO WARRIORS: Saturday, December 2, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. This special event is put on by Widow to Warriors and includes a light lunch, music, entertainment and keynote speaker Risa Garrett. They understand that the holidays can be tough. Take a break, enjoy, and be encouraged at this event for widows only. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. ¡ WG DRAMA PERFORMANCE – A DOUBLE FEATURE! Saturday, December 2, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 3, at 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Both days, the WG Drama Class will perform two plays. “Death Aboard the Duchess” is an intriguing murder mystery with quirky characters who all have something to hide. When Dr. Cadigan, an esteemed alchemist, goes overboard, everyone is a suspect. The first mate, the demanding socialite, the newlywed couple, and even the lounge singer have motives for wanting something from the good doctor. But who really pushed him, and why? Our unsuspecting detective
EVENT TICKET SALES Activities Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Need to Buy a Ticket Outside of Business Hours?
If you are interested in purchasing a ticket for an event or desire to sign up for an activity but are unable to come by the Activities Office during business hours, please reach out! We are happy to accommodate your schedule and make arrangements for you to do so! Please contact Steve Follweiler at 720-8621533 or sfollweiler@wgamail.com.
will help unravel the truth. "The Treasure of Huckleberry Ridge" is a good ole’ fashioned melodrama. Even though Miss Sadie makes the best huckleberry cobbler in the entire valley, her guests are packing up and moving to the rival ranch, Paradise on the Prairie, owned by Milton Milhouse. If Milton and the evil sisters are successful, they will clear Miss Sadie’s ranch and be able to search for the hidden treasure featured on a stolen map. Thank goodness our hero, Jude, the cowhands, and Miss Sadie’s friends are on the lookout. COST: Tickets are $5 at the Activities Desk. ¡ NATIONAL BROWNIE DAY: Come celebrate with us! Stop by the ACTIVITIES OFFICE on Friday, December 8, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and grab a brownie! While supplies last! ¡ WG CHORUS HOLIDAY CONCERT: Saturday, December 9, at 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 10, at 3 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. The Windsor Gardens Chorale will be presenting 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 available at the Activities Desk. ¡ SHOPPING TRIP TO CHERRY CREEK MALL: Monday, December 11, from 9:45 a.m. to 2:30 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 the CENTERPOINT LOBBY at 9:45 a.m. to catch the RTD 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 1:45 p.m. and return to Windsor Gardens by approximately 2:30 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 $3 (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. ¡ HANUKKAH PARTY: Monday, December 11, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Social hour, schmoozing and kosher-style snacks from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Then, at 4 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. ¡ GIFT WRAPPING EVENT: Wednesday, December 13, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Turn this holiday task into a relaxing afternoon! Kaiser Permanente volunteers will wrap your boxed gifts in holiday paper, add a bow and gift tag. You wrap the inside of the gift: cut off price tags, wrap in tissue paper if desired, and put in a gift box; volunteers will wrap the outside. A limited number of gift bags will be available on a first come first served basis. Enjoy holiday music and snacks while your gifts are wrapped! Reservations are necessary so everyone doesn’t arrive at the same time. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. ¡ CELEBRATION OF LIGHTS: Wednesday, December 13, 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 with prizes awarded. continued on page 26
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FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk so that we can plan for beverages and seating. ¡ PREMIERE HOLIDAY CONCERT – COLORADO JAZZ REPERTORY ORCHESTRA: Thursday, December 14, at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) in the AUDITORIUM. We are excited to have the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra (CJRO) return to Windsor Gardens! Founded in 2012 with the mission to perform the best music with the best musicians, CJRO does just that and much more. Their music has been enjoyed by sold-out crowds across Colorado at venues like the Arvada Center, the PACE Center, the Rialto Theater, and countless jazz festivals throughout Colorado. COST: Tickets are $18 at the Activities Desk. ¡ TRIVIA FUN DAY: Friday, December 15, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in CENTERPOINT, always the third Friday of the month. You can be part of a team and compete to win bragging rights. You don’t have to know it all. Come to have fun and possibly learn a thing or two. From a team or join a team. Everyone is welcome. ¡ LIVE JUKEBOX STYLE DANCE: Saturday, December 16, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Musical entertainment will be provided by Bryce and Cindy and their live jukebox style. Treats and punch will be served, as well as a good time! COST: $5 for residents; $8 for nonresidents at the door. ¡ HOLIDAY TEA EVENT with BALLET ARIEL: Tuesday, December 19, at 2:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Celebrating their 25th anniversary year, Ballet Ariel returns to Windsor Gardens for a holiday tea event with a fresh, new way to celebrate the season! The professional company will perform an abridged 30- to 45-minute performance of “The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe” based on the popular book by C.S. Lewis.
Four siblings enter a wintery world through a wardrobe door. They engage in a mystical battle of good over evil amidst a seemingly endless winter. The great lion Aslan, merry Father Christmas and the promise of spring arriving bring beauty and hope to the holiday season. In ballet form, “The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe” is an exciting adventure, beautifully set to music by Edward Elgar and Arthur Sullivan. COST: $10 Tea and light snacks will be served. Tickets are available at the Activities Desk. Throughout December, Ballet Ariel will be performing at three locations in the Denver area. For information and tickets to their fulllength production visit www.balletariel.org or call 303-945-4388. ¡ CLASSICAL LAUGHS presented by KATHLEEN ARNOLD: Wednesday, December 20, at 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Not everyone enjoys classical music, operas or ballets, so some, like Victor Borge, came up with creative ways to enjoy classical music that might just make you laugh! FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. ¡ ACTIVE MINDS – TAIWAN: Thursday, December 21, at 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. As China continues to increase its global power and influence, it is becoming a potential threat to the island of Taiwan. Over centuries, various powers have claimed control of Taiwan, including the Portuguese, Dutch, Japanese and Chinese. In 1949, with the victory of Mao’s Chinese Communist Party, U.S.-supported Chiang Kai-Shek and his KMT Party fled China to Taiwan, where the U.S. provided ongoing military protection. Join Active Minds as we look at the history of Taiwan and what the future may hold as this story continues to unfold. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
GROCERS’ ¡ NATURAL WELLNESS CLASS – FIGHT BACK AGAINST STRESS: Friday, December 22, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. While it’s impossible to remove all stress from your life, incorporating a few specific nutrients into your diet can help you deal with life’s many stressors. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. WITH DONNA: ¡ DONUTS Thursday, December 28, 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Join WG Building Rep. Committee Co-chair Donna Sanford for a community meeting. Bring your coffee cup and questions, and we will provide the coffee and donuts. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. ¡ BINGO with the BOOKMOBILE: Friday, December 29, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Come join the friendly bookmobile team from the Denver Public Library as they host a rousing bingo session with some fabulous prizes. ¡ NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE: Sunday, December 31. Ring in 2024 at the annual New Year's Eve Dance in the WG AUDITORIUM! This year’s event will feature an evening of 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. Dress to impress and come dance 2023 away! COST: Residents $12 and non-residents $18 per person. Tickets are on sale at the Activities Office. Reserve your table. Seats are first come, first served. ICE ¡ BRECKENRIDGE SCULPTURES: Wednesday, January 24. Beginning at 9 a.m., the bus will load in continued on page 27
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front of the AUDITORIUM and depart by 9:30 a.m. Ice artists from around the world will compete January 22 through January 26 in Breckenridge at the International Ice Sculpture Championships. Sculptures start as 12-feet-tall, 20+ ton blocks of ice. Teams from all over the world will compete using only hand tools. Artists achieve finished pieces across five days (65 hours) of sculpting in
this one-of-a-kind event. The atmosphere is celebratory! You will have time to walk around the sculptures, cast your people’s choice vote (voting begins at noon), have lunch at one of the many restaurants and perhaps do some shopping. The group will depart Breckenridge by 3:30 p.m. COST: $40 per person. Bus trip and gratuity are included. No refunds after Wednesday, January 17. Lunch is on your own.
¡ LEAP APPLICATION ASSISTANCE: Monday, January 29, and Tuesday, February 20, from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. A representative from LEAP will be at WG to assist with the application process and to answer any questions you may have. You can submit your application on-site! Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
CASINO TRIPS BALLY’S CASINO VIA PREMIER CHARTERS: Tuesday, December 19. The bus departs from the ADMINISTRATIVE PARKING LOT at 9:20 a.m. and will depart the casino at 2:30 p.m. to return. To ensure we meet trip minimums and avoid cancellations, please try to sign up by December 8. COST: $15 per person at the Activities Desk. Tickets must be purchased prior to the day of departure. All bus riders must sign a bus waiver or update an existing waiver. No refunds offered after Friday, December 15.
D I G I TA L TA B L E T R E N TA L WG residents may rent a digital tablet for just $1 per day. Your first rental will be FREE (up to 7 days). The tablets are equipped with unlimited data for internet access, video calls, virtual classes, and much more. To rent a tablet, call Community Life Manager Cari Ervin at 720-862-1590.
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CONCERT
¡ COLORADO JAZZ REPERTORY ORCHESTRA HOLIDAY CONCERT: Thursday, December 14, at 6:30 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) in the AUDITORIUM. We are excited to have the Colorado Jazz Repertory Orchestra (CJRO) return to Windsor Gardens! Founded in 2012 with the mission to perform the best music with the
SERIES
best musicians, CJRO does just that and much more. Their music has been enjoyed by sold-out crowds across Colorado at venues like the Arvada Center, the PACE Center, the Rialto Theater, and countless jazz festivals throughout Colorado. COST: Tickets are $18 at the Activities Desk
WG DANCES ¡ LIVE JUKEBOX STYLE DANCE: Saturday, December 16, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Musical entertainment will be provided by Bryce and Cindy and their live jukebox style. Treats and punch will be served, as well as a good time! COST: $5 for residents; $8 for nonresidents at the door. ¡ NEW YEAR’S EVE DANCE: Sunday, December 31. Ring in 2024 at the annual New Year's Eve Dance in the WG AUDITORIUM! You will have the opportunity to select your table location, but seats
are on a first-come, first-served basis. This year’s event will feature an evening of 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 $12 and non-residents $18 per person. Tickets available through the Activities Office.
MONTHLY MOVIES COST: $5 per person includes a great movie, a small bag of popcorn, soda or water and candy. Purchase tickets at the door. Please, no bills larger than $20. Whenever possible, closed captioning is utilized. YOU HURT MY FEELINGS Wednesday, December 6, 4 p.m., WG AUDITORIUM From acclaimed filmmaker Nicole Holofcener comes a sharply observed comedy about a novelist whose long-standing marriage is suddenly upended when she overhears her husband give his honest reaction to her latest book. A film about trust, lies and the things we say to the
people we love most. Starring Julia Lous-Dreyfus, Tobias Menzies, Michaela Watkins, and more! Rating: R. Runtime: 1hr 33m. BARBIE Saturday, December 23, 2 p.m., WG AUDITORIUM In a world where everyone is perfect, Barbie is different. When Barbie is kicked out of Barbieland for not being perfect enough, she sets out on an adventure to find her place in the world. Along the way, she meets a cast of colorful characters who help her learn that it’s okay to be different and being yourself is the most important thing of all. Starring Margot Robbie, Ryan Gosling, and more! Rating: PG-13. Runtime: 1hr 54m.
CARDS & GAME 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.
PINOCHLE: FRIDAY NIGHT PINOCHLE in the ASPEN ROOM. New starting time at 6 p.m. For more information, call Bert and Katy at 720-413-6627.
BRIDGE: THURSDAY AFTERNOON PARTY BRIDGE every Thursday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Bring five nickels. Contact Pat Stein with any questions: 303-720-0504.
POKER: Wednesdays, 12 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the CARD ROOM. Dealer’s choice.
COMMUNITY GAME NIGHT: Join us the 2nd Friday of every month in the COLORADO ROOM from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring your favorite game or try a new one! MAHJONG: Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the CARD ROOM.
RUMMIKUB: 1st and 3rd Fridays of the month from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. It is a tile-based game for three or four players, combining elements of rummy and dominoes. Get a foursome together or join other single players. For more information, call Jeanne at 303-885-3216.
SCRABBLE GROUP: Mondays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Join us for this popular crossword board game! Contact Beth Vaden at 303-875-3422 or par4beth@msn.com with any questions.
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CLUBS & GROUPS ART CLUB will meet on the first Friday at 10 a.m. in the COLORADO ROOM. For more information, contact Stuart Emery, emery1625@gmail.com, or Elizabeth Peck, bettyannpeck@yahoo.com. Original artworks by members are available for viewing and purchase in the display case at CenterPoint. BRITS GROUP: Are you British, Welsh, Scottish, Irish, Australian, or an anglophile? Come join us! Please contact Val Cristy at 303-856-7742 or Kathy Young at 303-945-8631 for more information. CERAMICS CLUB: Every Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the CERAMICS ROOM. Explore the world of ceramics with a fun group of WG residents. We take field trips to purchase bisque, paints and glazes. Come on in and see what we are up to! Make something new for your condo! CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTEERS, WG CHAPTER, wishes the WG community happy holidays and thanks you for all the support in 2023! The next monthly meeting will be on Monday, January 15, 2024, in CENTERPOINT WEST. Everyone is welcome to join us and hear from CHC speakers about the many areas we can support. HOLIDAY CARD AND BAKE SALE: Friday, December 1, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday, December 2, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Please mark your calendar and stop by the CENTERPOINT LOBBY! If you would like to donate new boxes of crayons, markers, coloring, activity, and puzzle books for the hospital patients, or if you’d like to purchase one of our $5 cookbooks (great holiday gift), contact group president Linda Kumar at 303-253-4201. DEMOCRATIC CLUB invites all residents to its holiday celebration from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., Thursday, December 14, at CENTERPOINT. Office holders, candidates and party leaders have been invited and goodies will be provided. For more information, contact windsorgardensdemocraticclub@ gmail.com. DRUM CIRCLE meets on the 2nd Sunday of each month from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. The next meeting will be on December 10. Come check us out! Bring your own drum or try out one of the
extra instruments brought by our members. Visitors are always welcome. Any questions, please call Diane at 720-653-9354. ¡ ENCORE DANCE meets on Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the COLORADO ROOM. We have great fun dancing to show tunes, jazz, western, rock 'n roll, and big band sounds. For more information, contact Hillary Hutson at spicy47@comcast.net or 303-9194512. FLAG CORPS AT WG: Are you passionate about our nation’s flag? Do you post the flag for your building? This group is for those with a common interest to meet and share their knowledge of the flags of the U.S. and Colorado and promote their proper respect, handling and display. Join us every other first Monday at 11 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Next meeting: Monday, December 4. 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. ¡ LAPIDARY CLUB meets Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Rocks, gems, jewelry, bookends, cut/polish, and tumble. The lapidary shop is located off the alleyway by the outdoor pool. Drop by and meet others. Questions? Call Larry at 720256-3359. MARINE CORPS LEAGUE – WINDSOR MARINES/FRANK J. CARROLL & AUXILIARY will meet on Tuesday, December 12, at 19:00 in CENTERPOINT, celebrating with an informal Christmas-theme gathering. Call Commandant Don Howell at 720-216-0993 or Barry Georgopulos at 303-360-6302 for more information. Once a Marine – Always a Marine. THE LADIES AUXILIARY supports the Marine Corps, Marine families, Wounded Warriors, youth programs, scholarships, and a variety of Marine and veteran-related programs and activities. We are sure there are many eligible ladies (any Marine relation) in Windsor Gardens and would like to welcome you to join us as members of the extended Marine family. We normally meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7
p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Our next meeting is a Christmas party on December 12 at 7 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Call Suzie Georgopulos at 720-717-5028 for more information. Semper Fidelis. MEN’S GROUP: A resident is trying to start a men’s group at WG. We are creating an interest list. This group could include activities such as sport watch parties, fantasy football, horseshoes, billiards, ping pong, “guy talk” coffee or lunches, or occasional field trips. If interested in joining this group, please reach out to Steve in the activities office by email at sfollweiler@wgamail.com or by phone at 720-862-1533. OPTIMIST CLUB: Tuesday, December 19, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Come join us to find out how the Optimists serve and support children in our local community. If you'd like to join us for lunch, please contact Carol at 303-363-4113 or come to the meeting. “SOCK IT TO THEM” SOCK DRIVE: Bring new sock donations for children ages 6 to 18 to the next meeting or drop off in the donation box in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Donations support Clothes to Kids Denver, an organization providing clothing to underprivileged children. PAPER CRAFTING CLUB meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of every month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the ART ROOM. This group strives to give people a social outlet and a pleasant atmosphere as they work on scrapbooking, greeting cards, origami, and other paper crafts. For more information, email Carolyn at motalcarolyn@gmail.com. PING PONG is available in the COLORADO ROOM on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. All levels are welcome: beginners to advanced. Keep an eye out for future workshops! Bring your own paddle if you have one or some are available. PRIDE WINDSOR GARDENS: We are a LGBTQ+ group and our allies. If you would like to be added to our email list or more information, contact Dawn at Drsvamp2@aol. com or call/text 720-937-1007. QUILTS OF VALOR: The WG chapter meets on the first Saturday of each month in the SEWING ROOM from 10 a.m. continued on page 30
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to 2 p.m. We work on sewing quilts to be given to veterans. All sewers are welcome. If you would like more information about the organization or wish to nominate a veteran to receive a quilt, visit the website QOVF.org. REPUBLICAN CLUB: The caucus will be held in CENTERPOINT on Thursday, March 7, 2024. Doors will open at approximately 5:30 p.m. and the caucus will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Start thinking about getting involved or joining the club now! Meetings are held on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. All are welcome to attend. For more information email djt2017@hotmaill.com. SIGN LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNERS GROUP meets on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the ALLPURPOSE ROOM. Join instructor Bruce as he teaches and explores sign language vocabulary and conversational sign language. SINGLE CHRISTIAN WOMEN meet every third Saturday of the month at 3 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. For more information, contact Darnell Castleman at 720-955-7558 or darnellcastleman@gmail. com. SMOKE-FREE WG CLUB: Interested in living in a smoke-free community? This club meets every Monday from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. We will not meet on Christmas and New Year’s Day. 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 to assist with changes to our current policy. Your help is always needed! SPANISH LANGUAGE EXPLORERS meet on Mondays in the EL GRAN JARDIN BANQUET ROOM. Beginners meet from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., and intermediates meet from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Have you always wanted to learn Spanish? Or do you know a little bit and want to learn more? If so, then this group is for you! TIME4TAP: If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to tap dance or renew your skills, Time4Tap is for you. We meet on Tuesdays in the AUDITORIUM. Intermediate/advanced tap meets from
10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., and beginners tap meets from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. If you have questions, call or email Julie Whalen at 303-550-5985 or jwhalen97@comcast. net or just drop in on a Tuesday and make Time4Tap! TORAH DISCUSSION CLUB meets every Thursday from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. We read and discuss the ancient Jewish Bible to better understand what it means in today's society. Jewish and non-Jewish residents are invited. To join, please contact Nate Khodadad at 720-989-5479. TRAVEL GROUP meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. We invite you to peek into travel around the world with us. Presentations by members have included Paris to Peru, Hawaii to Arizona, a river cruise on the Rhine, and RVing around the U.S. Members’ travel adventures from past and present are brought to life with pictures, stories and memorabilia. Stop by and join us for some “travel talk”. Questions? Contact Coral at 720-975-6702 at believecla@gmail. com. WARM HEARTS WARM BABIES: Would you like to help make blankets and clothing for premature and newborn infants in crisis? All material and yarn will be furnished, or you can use your own stash. We meet on the second Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the SEWING ROOM. Limited seating. Contact Barbara at Ilove2sewbarb@gmail.com to get more information. WG CHRONICLES GROUP: Interested in Windsor Gardens history? Join this club to help organize and digitize the WG archives. Through their work, the club will have opportunities to discover, preserve and tell more of the story of WG. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month in
the ASPEN ROOM from 11a.m. to 12 p.m.. Contact Dennis at dennis.knight@wgamail. com with any questions. COMMUNITY WINDSOR GARDEN CLUB: Do you have a passion for produce? A hankering for herbs? An affinity to flowers? Check out the Windsor Community Gardens Club (WCGC)! We are a volunteer-led organic community garden club. The community gardens are popular, and even with 79 individual garden plots in two locations, you will most likely be placed on a waitlist to gain a four-year plot assignment. More information is located on the WG website at the “Welcome” tab. Click on “Community Gardens” in the drop-down menu under the tab. You can also email us at WCGCboard@gmail.com. WINDSOR WALKERS: Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:15 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Walk to music at your own pace. WINDSOR WRITERS: Mondays at 9 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Join us for the joy of writing and sharing short pieces weekly on a variety of topics that members take turns choosing. No qualifications are needed, just creative folks who enjoy writing and sharing observations, ideas, and stories. WINDSORETTES GOLF LEAGUE: For information regarding the Windsorettes, please contact Charlotte at 303-341-4628 or Kristin at 303-819-0130. 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, leather carving, found art sculpting, steampunk art, crafting fishing flies and lures, or any other hands-on crafting, then this group is for you! If you have any questions or want more info, call Howard at 303-667-6000.
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F A I T H G R O U P S @ WG CATHOLIC MASS, IMMACULATE CONCEPTION: Holy Day of Obligation Mass celebrating the Immaculate Conception will be on Friday, December 8, at 1 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. CATHOLIC MASS, FIRST FRIDAY: Mass is held on the first Friday at 9:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. All are welcome.
CATHOLIC MASS, SUNDAY: Mass is held on Sundays in CENTERPOINT at 1 p.m. Catholic Scripture Study on Wednesdays at 4 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. CHRISTMAS EVE MASS will be at 7 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. 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 are welcome. Monday Bible Study is from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the BANQUET ROOM at the El Gran Jardin Restaurant. CHRISTMAS EVE SERVICE will be at the regular Sunday time. A break will be taken during the holidays and then we will return after the first of the year. More information will follow.
LOCAL COMMUNITY EVENTS Events are listed in chronological order. ¡ LATKES AND LIGHTS with the JCC: Sunday, December 3, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the JCC Denver (350 South Dahlia Street). The JCC is excited to welcome you back to our second annual Latkes and Lights event to celebrate Hanukkah. Prepare for those eight crazy nights by playing themed games, snapping pictures at the photo booth, purchasing goodies to gift for Hanukkah, listening to live music, munching on a variety of latkes, voting for your favorite menorah, and much more! Bring your partner, family members, children and neighbors to this festival of lights. Ticket tiers range from $18 to $40. Registration is required at bbecker@ jccdenver.org or 303-316-6320. ¡ DIGITAL DECLUTTERING with SENIOR PLANET: Monday, December 4, at 1 p.m. in-person at the Lowry Senior Planet (7585 E. Academy Blvd). This open Q & A session will cover cleaning out your email box, deleting/unsubscribing from unwanted spam, as well as organizing cloud storage. This is a FREE class. Registration is required. Please call 720-328-0875. ¡ P2P PAYMENT SERVICES with SENIOR PLANET: Tuesday, December 5, at 3 p.m. in-person at the Lowry Senior Planet (7585 E. Academy Blvd). In this lecture, you’ll learn about some of today’s most popular person-to-person payment services, including PayPal, Venmo and CashApp. FREE class. Registration is required. Please call 720-3280875. ¡ MERRY MAKERS MARKET with the CITY OF AURORA: Tuesday, December 5, from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. at the Aurora Central Library (14949 E. Alameda Parkway) This is a FREE, one-stop shopping event with a selection of products to choose from local and
regional vendors. Stick around for the City of Aurora’s Holiday Tree Lighting Event! ¡ HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING with the CITY OF AURORA: Tuesday, December 5, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. at the Aurora Municipal Center (15151 E. Alameda Parkway). Step into a winter wonderland at the 2023 Holiday Tree Lighting with enchanting holiday-themed activities, treats, live entertainment, and a visit from a special guest! This is a FREE event. No animals, glass bottles, or outside alcohol allowed. Free event parking is on a first-come, first-served basis on the east side parking lot in front of the Aurora Municipal Center building, on the west side parking lot in front of the Aurora courthouse building and in the lower south parking lot in front of the great lawn. For more information, email Jessica at jboles@ auroragov.org or call 303-739-7170. ¡ COLORADO CONVERSATIONS SERIES – ISSUES OF AGING PANEL DISCUSSION: AARP Colorado cordially invites you to join Colorado Politics and the Denver Gazette for an important event in their highly acclaimed Colorado Conversations Series. Expert panelists will discuss issues of aging on Friday, December 8, from 9:15 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the Warwick Denver Hotel, Capitol Ballroom (1776 Grant St. Denver, CO 80203). Panelists include Elizabeth Garner, Colorado State Demographer; Samar Jha, AARP National Government Affairs Team; Elizabeth Moran, Executive Director of the Arc of Colorado; Jayla Sanchez-Warren, Director of Area Agency on Aging, DRCOG; Amelia Schafer, Area Director of Memory Care, Ascent Living Community. This is a FREE event. RSVP required online at: gazette.secondstreetapp. com/Colorado-Conversation-Aging/ ¡ HOLIDAY ART AFFAIR with the AURORA COLORADO ARTS DISTRICT:
Friday, December 8, at 6 p.m. at the E. Colfax Gallery and Studio (10201 E. Colfax Ave). Join the Aurora Colorado Arts District for a heartwarming celebration of creativity and community at "Artful Holidays: Celebrating Local Creations." This special event showcases a curated selection of locally made artworks perfect for holiday gift-giving. ¡ MEMORY CAFÉ with the DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY is a fun place to socialize, relax and engage with people experiencing memory loss and their families/caregivers. Each cafe has a focus—such as music or art. Some upcoming programs: − Community Kindness Kits: Tuesday, December 12, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Virginia Village Branch in the Mead Community Room. − Sing-Along with Kristen McSorely of Swallow Hill Music: Tuesday, December 19, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Virgina Village Library in the Mead Community Room. − TBD: Tuesday, January 2, 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m., Virgina Village Library in the Mead Community Room. For more information or to register for a cafe, email Amy DelPo at ADelpo@denverlibrary. org. ¡ SENIOR ARTS & CRAFTS with the JCC: Wednesday, December 13, 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. Craft beautiful, handmade creations while listening to music and enjoying the pleasure of one another’s company. FREE. Registration is required at bbecker@jccdenver.org or 303316-6320. ¡ LET’S GELT TOGETHER – OLDER ADULT HANUKKAH PARTY at the JCC: Celebrate Hanukkah with Jewish Family continued on page 33
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Please Note: Some paid listings in the below sections are for upcoming informational meetings, workshops, or seminars related to commercial products or services conducted by outside individuals or groups not affiliated with Windsor Gardens. Please be aware that the products or services discussed or offered during such meetings are not endorsed, sponsored, or approved by the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors or management of Windsor Gardens Association, nor is your attendance necessarily encouraged. Residents who attend such meetings are urged to carefully research the product or services that may be offered through these meetings before entering into any agreement or contract to purchase. The Windsor Gardens Association assumes no responsibility other than for the rental of meeting facilities.
ANNOUNCEMENTS RTD GROCERY TRIPS: Two Thursday trips to King Soopers and Safeway. − Pickups at WG at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The bus stops at the main entrance on Clinton St., continues around to E. Center Ave., S. Alton Way, S. Clinton St., and then exits on E. Center Ave. − Bus returns for pickups at King Soopers at 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. − Bus returns for pickups at Safeway at 11:20 a.m. and 12:20 p.m. − Bus fare is $1.50. Cash, RTD bus passes, tokens and free ride coupons accepted.
HAIRCUTS FOR MEN, FREE: First Sunday of every month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the DENVER ROOM. Join barber Justin as he brings this free service to WG. Whether you need a touch-up or a full-on haircut, Justin is here to make it happen. A sign-up sheet will be available outside of the Denver Room on the Friday before. JEWELRY SALES & REPAIR in CENTERPOINT LOBBY on the second Thursday of the month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
RTD SHOPPING TRIPS: Weekly Friday trips to Target and Walmart at the Town Center at Aurora.
− Pickups at WG at 9:40 a.m. The bus stops at the main entrance on Clinton St., continues around to E. Center Ave., S. Alton Way, and S. Clinton St., and then exits on E. Center Ave. − Bus returns for pickups at Target at 11:30 a.m. and Walmart at 11:45 a.m. − Bus fare is $1.50. Cash, RTD bus passes, tokens and free ride coupons accepted.
Vendor also places magnets on necklaces to make them easier to hook. Cash, check, and credit cards are accepted. MASSAGE: Therapeutic, Swedish and deep tissue massage every Thursday by appointment only in the DENVER ROOM. $60 per hour. Call Zhanna at 720-338-3821 to schedule. ¡ MOUNTAIN MAN FRUITS AND NUTS: Next visit will be Monday, December 18, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come and check out
the assortment of nuts, dried fruits, snacks, chocolates and much more! WATCH REPAIR SERVICE: First Friday of the month from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY, providing battery replacement and minor repairs. XFINITY – EDUCATIONAL TABLE: Wednesday, December 13, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. A sales specialist will help you with questions about your account or services. Sign up for a 15-minute slot at the Activities Desk.
HEALTH SCREENINGS & SERVICES ON-SITE EYE EXAMS by MILE HIGH SENIOR EYECARE every third Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., in the DENVER ROOM. They check for glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and other diseases of the eye. Insurances accepted except Kaiser and Denver Health Plans. Self-pay $100. Glasses selection will be provided. Reservations are required. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. Email drschuman@mhseye.com if you would like to be seen in your unit.
EAR CLINIC: Bayer's Mobile Ear Clinic is at WG on Mondays, 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM on the 2nd floor in CenterPoint. The clinic provides hearing tests, hearing aid repairs, batteries and wax management. Reservations are required. Please call 720-937-9919. WELLNESS CLINIC WITH VISITING NURSES on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the ASPEN ROOM. Reservations required
at 303-698-6496. Please check in no more than 5 minutes prior to your appointment. The cost for foot care is $45, which includes a foot assessment, sensation screening, toenails trimming, calluses/corns filing, medications review and blood pressure check. Fingernail cuts are also available for $15, and a blood pressure check is $5. Kaiser patients can call 303-698-6496 to see if their plan qualifies them for free foot care before their first visit.
SERVICES & PRODUCTS PRESENTATIONS YOUR LIFE, YOUR LEGACY presented by OLINGER FUNERAL HOMES AND CEMETERY: Tuesday, December 5, at 1:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. These classes will include 20- to 30-minute presentations on the advantages of pre-arranging funeral and cemetery needs. They will discuss financial and emotional benefits and what to look for in a provider. It is designed to be pressure-free and to allow the attendees to begin thinking about their own wishes. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
SUPPORT GROUPS AL-ANON meets every Wednesday from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the DENVER ROOM.
from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. For more information, please call Pat at 303-667-7997.
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Zoom and in-person meetings are held in the ASPEN ROOM every Wednesday evening
LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP in person on Monday, December 18, at 10:30 a.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE
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Services, Kavod on the Road, and the Jewish Community Center with an older adult party on Friday, December 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the JCC Denver Perlmutter Room. “Let’s gelt together” and enjoy lighting the menorah, lunch, schmoozing and participating in a holiday giving project. Singles, couples, friends, siblings – all adults 60+ – are welcome, although spots are limited. The recommended donation amount for this program is $2. Please register online at: https:// jccdenver.jotform.com/232075876649975 For more information, contact Blair Becker at bbecker@jccdenver.org or 303-316-6320. ¡ STREAMING AND SMART TVS with SENIOR PLANET: Friday, December
or program for you. Courses begin the week of January 8th. Are you new to Senior Planet from AARP? Curious about all that Senior Planet has to offer? Join the orientation presentation prior to the event from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. to learn why so many people are getting involved!
15, at 1:30 p.m. in-person at the Lowry Senior Planet (7585 E. Academy Blvd). Introducing streaming: what it is, how to use it and the variety of content available. FREE. Registration is required. Call 720-328-0875. ¡ SENIOR PLANET COURSE INFORMATION FAIR: Monday, December 18, at 3:30 p.m. at the Lowry Senior Planet Center (7585 E. Academy Blvd). The Senior Planet center is in the back left corner of Hangar 2. Not sure what Senior Planet course to sign up for this winter? Come to their course information fair to learn about all the upcoming courses that begin in January! They will have a team of trainers and volunteers at the center to answer your questions and help you find the best course
¡ TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CLUB with the JCC: Thursday, December 21, 12:30 p.m. in the JCC Perlmutter Room. Want to learn how to Facetime or use Zoom? Need help using your iPhone, iPad or PC Laptop? FREE. For more information, contact Blair Becker at bbecker@jccdenver.org or 303316-6320.
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devices and assistive technologies for individuals who are blind or visually impaired. This month we will have a holiday party with low vision games. Please feel free to bring a sharable snack!
WG GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP meets every second and fourth Thursday of the month from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Sharing our stories of loss is the beginning of healing through grief. Together, we can support and help
each other. The group is facilitated by Marily Charles who has run many grief groups and other creative projects. She comes with deep caring and gentleness. Contact Marily at marily60@gmail.com or 720-980-3953 if you have any questions or just need to talk.
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Windsor Writers Theme: A Moment in Time Bass Time Momentous by Dennis Payton Knight I was an 8th grader and bass drummer in Laramie, Wyoming’s Saint Laurence School orchestra, performing 120 miles away at the vaunted Denver Auditorium to which we had traveled in a citywide event featuring Catholic school bands and orchestras. In school orchestras, especially at that level, the bass drum is mostly just a metronome. However, I was picked to drum the bass not for my innate sense of rhythm or musical acumen, but because I was the shortest kid available. The nun in charge of assembling our entourage had a devilish sense of humor, and she thought it would be a charming and funny aesthetic to hide the curly-haired drummer behind the bass drum with naught but curls peeking over the top. Our spring trip to Denver was at the waning of a big snowstorm with road closures over the two states. Originally, our parents had been organized into driving enough cars to get us and our instruments to the city. I’m not sure whose trunk the bass drum was supposed to fit into, but my mind wasn’t yet concerned with logistics. When the storm hit, stopping highway travel, Monsignor McDevitt was able to get us all tickets on the Union Pacific, including seats for parents, a couple of nuns, and himself. The bass drum was likely seated in the mail car next to the tuba. We didn’t need hotel
rooms because we could make the round trip in a single day. That was back in the era when trains ran full and regularly in every direction, day and night. Usually, bands at that grade level are conducted by their teacher, but at St. Laurence the baton went to a student, not necessarily the best musician, but one who could read music, count, and deliver the sternest countenance. In our case, with my friend Kathy on the podium, we were quite good, hence the trip to Denver. We were arrayed in the auditorium, not on, but in front of the stage, not blinded by stage lighting, but at floor level in direct eye contact with the audience. This had me thumping the drum with my eyes not watching Kathy’s baton but, instead, in sidelong glances, focusing on a pretty girl about my age seated front row center. I was in a bass man’s glory, delivering the drumming of a lifetime, when said pretty girl smiled and shifted slightly in her seat. My heart shifted with her, and my drumbeat shifted too, taking the orchestra along from crescendo into mayhem. Thanks, I suppose, to our school’s Irish patron saint, Lawrence O’Toole, the nuns had chosen wisely, not in drummer but in conductor, and at that nearly disastrous moment in time, we were saved by the baton.
For Love of the Game by Sandra Windsor Summer Sunday afternoons under the warm Michigan sky often followed a late morning breakfast of my dad’s super berry filled pancakes. But it was those afternoons that were the best, that special time with my dad and baseball. Dad had grown up in the game; his dad managed a city league team on which Dad played 1st base. He loved the game and seemed happy to pass this love onto me. What was it about this game? For me, it was magical and filled with possibilities with each batter swinging around those impossible- to- hit pitches. And then, the distinctive crack of the bat, the one that told me the batter had outsmarted the pitcher. Is there any sound in the world so distinctive? And so, I learned at the side of my dad as Harry Heilman the voice of Tiger baseball called each inning from the radio Dad had rigged up in the living room window. I loved those Sundays where the person I most admired in the world taught me about a game. Later in the summer, on a special day in August 1946, I met Dad pulling into the driveway early from work. He seemed to be in a hurry. I ran to the car as he called to me: “Teddy, I have a surprise. We both have birthdays this month, and I think our present is going to be very special.” His eyes were sparkling in concert with a very big smile. “A birthday present?” “Yup, well, actually we have to wait a bit to enjoy it.”
“Tell me, tell me,” I pleaded. “It’s like this. I was able to squeeze a few dollars from Mom’s budget to buy us two tickets to see the Detroit Tigers play the NY Yankees on your birthday. What do you think?” It was a dream. How could I wait? I flung my arms around my dad. He really knew me and loved me, that was for sure. I think I even cried on his shoulder. Just Dad and me together with our beloved Tigers, who last year had won the World Series by beating the Cubs. For days I could barely eat or sleep, just dreaming of actually being in Briggs Stadium. When the day arrived, Mom gave us a snack bag and waved us off. Dad knew Detroit well as he was often there for business, so he drove right into the parking lot like he did this every day. What a sight – this huge stadium before me. I had often imagined what it would be like to walk up the ramp to my first view of the field. It would be perfectly groomed green grass stretching all the way to the end of the outfield. The dark brown base paths and mound would be carefully raked. On this day, I didn’t have to imagine. As I first glimpsed the field I stopped in awe. I will never forget the wave of happiness that overcame me. Dad looked down at his 8-year-old baseball loving daughter and took my hand. We walked to our seats as if we did this every day. For nine innings I don’t think I took a breath, praying this day would last forever. And it did—in memory.
The Windsor Writers group meets weekly on Mondays at 9 a.m. in the Aspen Room. Join us for the joy of writing and sharing short pieces weekly on a variety of topics that members take turns choosing. No qualifications needed, just creative folks who enjoy writing and sharing ideas and stories.
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Windsor Writers Theme: A Moment in Time The Million Dollar Giveaway by Hap Hansen I really got excited the other day. I opened an official-looking envelope with a first-class stamp affixed to it. In large red letters, the message inside proclaimed that I had successfully reached the final round in a million-dollar giveaway. I was assured that only a few fortunate souls had reached this final level of absolute profitability and wealth. If I didn't immediately call 1-900 something or other, my opportunity for unimaginable riches would be lost forever. Did I make the call? No, I didn't. Having received dozens of similar letters, this one, too, ended up in the trash. My chances of winning one of the major prizes advertised were about the same as being struck by lightning nine times in three days! I dislike using worn-out phrases, but I'll tell you, "There ought to be a law!" There ought to be a law that demands full and fair disclosure, in large print, so we can all see it in every giveaway offer that uses the Unites States Post Office. In the million-dollar giveaway letter I received, the disclaiming print was so small my
bifocals had to work overtime so that I could make some sense out of the writing! What do you suppose the teeny, tiny writing disclosed? You guessed it! The 1-900 telephone call would cost me $4.95 per minute, with a minimum of three minutes. My odds of winning the grand prize, which seemed to be assured in the large red print, were one in 199 million. Since there are more than 250 million people in this entire country, every citizen must have received a similar letter, probably with the exception of those who are in jail, have no address or are too young to read. I wonder what would happen if we dialed 0-900 instead of 1-900 and placed a collect call? After all, they're the ones with the million bucks, not us. I think the law should be changed so that the large red print on the letter must read, "If you are naive enough to spend $4.95 per minute for three minutes to find out which individual out of 199 million has won a major prize, give us a call."
Visitors by Pete Clark When I asked my granddaughter Ansley what she thought of Army Basic Training, she said it was like going to summer camp. That is not what I remember about the five weeks of basic training at Lackland A.F.B in San Antonio, Texas. After arriving at the base, the seven of us who flew there from Denver were mixed in with other new troops from BMTS (Basic Military Training Squadron) Flight 64, consisting of sixty airmen. We were then marched, more like herded, to the chow hall for breakfast, where I made a terrible mistake. I asked for my eggs to be sunny side up. The cook dumped two eggs on the grill, immediately scooped them up and dumped the raw eggs on my plate. After selecting the rest of my breakfast, I sat down at a table and began gobbling my food. We were instructed to use table manners and finish all meals in five minutes or less. An NCO came by and told me to eat the raw eggs. Yuk! We left the chow hall and went to supply to draw our uniforms and gear. Of course, I did not hear the rat-faced airman deuce in supply call my name. Everyone else heard him, and he began throwing my supplies at me. That was a wonderful experience. We left supply and went to our assigned barracks, where we changed into fatigues and fell out in the street that ran in front of our building. We began to learn close order drill. We were under the care of two TIs (team instructors), Sargent Bray and Airman Dyer. The good guy and the bad guy. A blister on one of my heels made me limp while marching. Airman Dyer did not like that limp. He ran up behind me while I was marching in formation and tried to kick that blister through the leather above the heel of my brogan. But at the end of my time at Lackland, Airman Dyer congratulated me for being assigned to Air Weather Service, an elite part of the Air Force. For many years, I have wondered how I made it through basic training without being able to do a sit-up. The most memorable experience I had at Lackland was the weekend that Bobby Parker’s mother and sister came to Texas from Memphis, Tennessee, to visit him. Bobby invited me and Obie
O’Brian to come along and get acquainted with his mom and sister that Saturday morning. Mrs. Parker took us on a tour of the base. We stopped at the base museum, where there were static displays of gun turrets and other parts of bombers and fighters and had lunch at the base canteen. It was a great day for all three of us slick-sleeved airmen in that automobile. We had escaped the horse hockey of basic training for most of the day.
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SERVICE DIRECTORY The Windsor Gardens Association, including its board of directors and employees and the Windsor Life staff, are not responsible or liable for any of the services or products advertised in the Windsor Life publication, nor do we endorse any advertisement, product or service. The association recommends that you thoroughly research any product or service and check references prior to hiring any individual or company. AIR CONDITIONING Air Conditioner Sales & Service Tom Grace 2443 S. University #211 303-755-2111 or tmmytomato@aol.com APPLIANCE REPAIR A to Z Appliance Repair Refrigerators, Stoves, Dishwashers, Disposals. Senior Discount Call Dave 303-371-4229 Snappy Appliance Repair For all your appliance repair needs. Dishwasher/Fridge/oven/stove Gabe Sande 720-338-7579 ATTORNEYS Kirch, Rounds & Bowman PC Estate Planning/Admin, Real Estate Over 40 yrs combined legal experience www.dwkpc.net 303-671-7726 COMPUTER SERVICES Affordable Computer Repairs, Etc. Computers, laptops, i-Phones, i-Pads Tablets, VCRs, Roku, Errands, Etc. Monica 303-875-5837 Computer & Electronic Help by Stephen College student, grandpa lives in WG Enjoys 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 ELECTRICAL SERVICES Cassidy Electrical LLC Licensed & Insured Honest, Reliable, Fair Brian 303-241-9265 Electricity Electrical Solutions LLC Licensed & Insured Electrician Seniors-Veterans Discounts Chris 720-289-7724 FLOORING Asgard Flooring Hardwood, laminate, waterproof vinyl Insured, Windsor Gardens references. 720-461-9233 asgardflooring@hotmail.com Sky Rise Carpet Cleaning LLC A Full Restorative Carpet Cleaning Tile, Grout, Upholstery and Area rugs Adam Hursh 720-251-5194
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Grossman, Amy and Scott See our Ad-Back Page of Windsor Life www.tourwindsorgardens.com 303-941-9436
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Guzman, Carol , CNE, SRES Your Castle Real Estate, Inc See my tour ad in Windsor Life 303-929-3157 www.carolguzmanhomes.com
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Home Real Estate, Shirley Shideler Windsor Gardens is My Home Too! 9355 E. Center Ave. #3-A, Denver, CO 303-503-0745 shideler3@gmail.com Ingebritson, Carolyn, SRES, Realtor Your Castle Real Estate Call about tours! 303-594-7696 carolyn@theperfectpairhome.com Schoenecker & Co. Knowledgeable and Experienced Sell Fast for Top Dollar. WG Resident Mike 303-898-3963
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Trivia 1. How much does it cost to have a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame? 2. What is a group of owls commonly called? 3. What was Telly Savalas’ real first name? 4. In the Eastern tradition of Feng Shui, what does the cricket symbolize? 5. What is the only state that has never had a foreign country's flag flown over it?
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The Grossman Team: Harper, Amy, & Scott