May 2024

WINDSOR

PRESIDENT’S PEN

Bobbie Mays, Board President

Walking, cycling or driving around the Windsor Gardens loop can enlighten you about our community's many people and amenities. On any day and at any time, no matter the weather, you will see many residents walking their dogs or perhaps the dogs walking their residents. It is always a joy to see those doing this, not only for the dog's enjoyment but for their own. Have you ever wondered how many dogs are part of our community? Take a guess! Various health professionals recommend walking, and I applaud so many of you of all ages and capabilities for embracing this form of exercise.

How about those bikers who enjoy a spin around the circle when the weather permits? Some even venture to the High Line Canal to greet walkers or fellow riders. Many cyclists and drivers in the community yield to pedestrians and take note of stop signs. Unfortunately, some do not. A big thank you to those who are patient and courteous to others.

The snow doesn't always stop excursions around the circle. Sometimes, crosscountry skiers or snowshoers are out and about.

Let's not forget the residents who enjoy sitting on the benches and lawns. This is a good way to meet your neighbors or just

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2024 Board Officers & Committees Association Contacts

Executive Committee

y Bobbie Mays, President

y Dean Deverick, Vice President

y Michael Powl, Treasurer

y Carol Brooks, Secretary

Appeals Committee

y Dean Deverick, Chair

y Michael Powl, Board

y Shirley Cox, Resident

y Tammy Felker, Resident

y Gary Roll, Resident

Architectural Review Committee

y Gay Ann Ost, Chair

y Michael Powl, Board

y Ron Baldwin, Resident

y Jolene Cranston, Resident

y Catherine Elliott, Resident

y Nona Warburton, Resident

y Beverly Williams, Resident

Auditing Committee

y Dennis Knight, Chair

y Dean Deverick, Board

y Debra Adams, Resident

y Susan Adamson, Resident

y Jeanne Lee, Resident

y Lida Preston, Resident

y Bev Thomas, Resident

Board Election Committee

y Carol Brooks, Chair

y Mike Lopez, Board

y Donna Sanford, Resident

y Bev Thomas, Resident

y Beverly Williams, Resident

Building Representative Zone Committee (BRZC)

Carol Brooks & Donna Sanford, Co-Chairs

Zone 1: Shari Swickard

Zone 2: Barbara Penn

Zone 3: Jerry Powers

Zone 4: Kathy Young

Zone 5: Lisa Davis

Zone 6: Barbara Ellis

Zone 7: Susan Bretschneider

Community Life Committee

y Gay Ann Ost, Chair

y Dennis Knight, Board

y Kristin Brotherton, Resident

y Kathy Callender, Resident

y Jolene Cranston, Resident

y Mark Euler, Resident

y James Keyworth, Resident

y Eydie McDaniel, Resident

y Judy Tauchen, Resident

Employee Relations/Safety Committee

y Dean Deverick, Chair

y Gay Ann Ost, Board

y Ginny Cox, Resident

y Lisa Davis, Resident

y Sylvia Francis, Resident

y Marilyn Tyler, Resident

y Laura Wells, Resident

y Maintenance Dept. Employee

y Grounds Dept. Employee

y Community Response Officer

Entrance Tower Ad Hoc Committee

y Dennis Knight, Chair

y Michael Powl, Board Member

y Ron Baldwin, Resident

y Kristin Brotherton, Resident

y Jolene Cranston, Resident

y Catherine Elliott, Resident

y Judy Tauchen, Resident

Finance Committee

y Michael Powl, Chair

y Mike Lopez, Board

y Debra Adams, Resident

y Phyllis Davis, Resident

y Mark Euler, Resident

y Lida Preston, Resident

y Terry Sprague, Resident

Governing Documents Review Ad Hoc Committee

y Dennis Knight, Chair

y Mike Lopez, Board

y Shirley Cox, Resident

y Jan Sheppard, Resident

y Charles Silverman, Resident Insurance Committee

y Mike Lopez, Chair

y Carol Brooks, Board

y Susan Bretschneider, Resident

y Jolene Cranston, Resident

y Barbara Ellis, Resident

y Joseph Hayashi, Resident

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

y Dean Deverick, Chair

y Michael Powl, Board

y Kathy Callender, Resident

y Mark Euler, Resident

y Donna Fisher, Resident

y Brenda Sanders, Resident

y Alyson Shupe, Resident

y Marcy Smith, Resident

y John Young, Non-Resident Owner

y Bill Walsh, Employee Policy Committee

y Michael Powl, Chair

y Dennis Knight, Board

y Debe Alikchihoo, Resident

y Shirley Cox, Resident

y Ann-Marie Jackson, Resident

y Janis Mayer, Resident

y Donna Sanford, Resident

y Jan Sheppard, Resident

y Charles Silverman, Resident Public Relations Committee

y Dennis Knight, Chair

y Gay Ann Ost, Board

y Susan Bretschneider, Resident

y Lydia "Penelope" Hodge, Resident

y Jeanne Lee, Resident

y Edna "Nan" Wigington, Resident

y Kathy Young, Resident Revenue Exploration Ad Hoc Committee

y Michael Powl, Chair

y Dean Deverick, Board

y Donna Fisher, Resident

y Howard Fistell, Resident

y Alyson Shupe, Resident

y Brenda Sanders, Resident

y Elaine Wilson, Resident

Underground Garage Subcommittee

y Gay Ann Ost, Chair

y Carol Brooks, Board

y Barbara Dey, Resident

y Camella "Candy" Ford, Resident

y Virginia "Gini" Hansen, Resident

y Reuel Hunt, Resident

y William Laub, Resident

y Roni Reynolds, Resident

y Jan Sheppard, Resident

ADMINISTRATION ––

303-364-7485

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Diane Barczak, email: dbarczak@wgamail.com

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

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

COMMUNITY RESPONSE

303-364-4924

communityresponse@wgamail.com

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

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

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

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

COMMUNITY LIFE

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

303-364-9141

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

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

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

GOLF SHOP & COURSE 303-366-3133

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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS board@wgamail.com

President: Bobbie Mays

Vice Pres.: Dean Deverick

Treasurer: Michael Powl

Secretary: Carol Brooks

Asst. Treasurer: Mike Lopez

Asst. Secretary: Gay Ann Ost Director-at-Large: Dennis Knight

WINDSOR LIFE: THE NEWS OF WINDSOR GARDENS

ADVERTISING: Ad reservations and files are due the 10th of the month prior to the month of publication. Call 303-364-7485 or email karellano@ wgamail.com for advertising information.

SUBMISSIONS: Submissions are due the 15th of the month prior to the month of publication and will be reviewed by the WG Public Relations Committee or administrators for possible publication. Email WindsorLife@ wgamail.com.

DELIVERY: Windsor Life is delivered by the end of the first week of the month.

Windsor Life is published by the Windsor Gardens Association Board of Directors for the benefit of Windsor Gardens residents and is dedicated to fostering communication and collaboration among the residents, board of directors and staff; promoting Windsor Gardens' numerous and diverse activities; and informing residents of community resources and issues. The Windsor Gardens Association, its board of directors and employees and the Windsor Life staff are not responsible or liable for any of the services or products advertised in the Windsor Life publication, nor do we endorse any advertisement, product or service. The association recommends that you research any product or service and check references before hiring any individual or company.

Windsor Gardens Association

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

Community & Committee Meetings

NOTE: Not all of the committees meet every month.

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

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

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

COMMUNITY MEETING

Building Rep Committee Wed., May 15, 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. In person in CenterPoint and via Zoom. See Zoom details below.

COMMITTEE MEETINGS

Architectural Review Committee Wednesday, May 8, 10 a.m.

Meeting ID: 898 3652 2999 Passcode: 635147

Auditing Committee Thursday, May 9, 9 a.m.

In person in the Colorado Room

Board Election Committee Tuesday, May 14, 10 a.m.

Meeting ID: 862 3708 6867 Passcode: 992556

Board Monthly Meeting Wednesday, May 22, 9:30 a.m.

Meeting ID: 889 4931 6015 Passcode:688710

Building Rep Committee Wednesday, May 15, 3 p.m.

Meeting ID: 862 0754 1955 Passcode: 247653

Building Rep Zone Committee Thursday, May 9, 11 a.m.

Meeting ID: 894 8069 3502 Passcode: 312907

Community Life Committee Wednesday, May 8, 12:30 p.m.

Meeting ID: 842 7638 5173 Passcode: 663622

Governing Documents Ad Hoc Committee Tues., May 7, 11:30 a.m. Meeting ID: 896 1926 5601 Passcode: 912533

Finance Committee Tuesday, May 14, 3 p.m. Meeting ID: 891 6325 2860 Passcode: 211710

Long-Range Planning & Innovation Tuesday, May 21, 2 p.m. Meeting ID: 820 8799 2861 Passcode: 311960

Policy Committee Tuesday, May 7, 10 a.m. Meeting ID: 867 5949 3331 Passcode: 535452

Public Relations Committee Thursday, May 2, 9:30 a.m. Meeting ID: 830 3865 2922 Passcode: 077707

Revenue Exploration Ad Hoc Committee Thur., May 9, 3 p.m. Meeting ID: 881 1700 6315 Passcode: 998449

Underground Garage Sub-Committee Wed., May 15, 2 p.m. Meeting ID: 831 8827 1900 Passcode: 219107

Association Offices Closed

Memorial Day

Independence Day

Monday, May 27, 2024

Thursday, July 4, 2024

Labor Day Monday, September 2, 2024

Thanksgiving

Thursday, November 28, 2024

Friday, November 29, 2024

Christmas Tuesday, December 24, 2024

New Year's Day

Wednesday, December 25, 2024

Wednesday, January 1, 2025

In Remembrance

To share the passing of someone with the community, please submit the deceased’s name, date of death, building number and any life memories you’d like to share to WindsorLife@wgamail. com or to the association office. Remembrances are subject to editing, including for length and grammar.

Coleen Crenshaw

Coleen Crenshaw, age 93, building 54 resident for 21 years, passed away on April 6, 2024, at Lutheran Hospice Care. She is survived by her partner, Richard Ellian, and children, Jeff, Jerry and Kim. Another son, Terry, passed away several months ago.

Coleen and her brother Alin were born to Clifford and Gladys Stevens of Delta, Iowa. She was a model before she married and moved to Denver and was employed at the Rocky Mountain News until her retirement. Coleen was a happy person, smiling, laughing and enjoying life.

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Your Turn: Write a Letter

Write a letter to the board, administrators or the community. Letters are published at the discretion of the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors, administrators and editor.

Submission Specifications

All letters must include the writer’s name, address and phone number for verification purposes. The writer’s name will be included with those letters that are published. Anonymous letters will not be considered.

Letters are published based on space availability. Letters are limited to 300 words and may be edited for grammar, clarity, civility and space. Please provide sources for any articles or data referenced in your letter. Letters containing obvious factual inaccuracies, unattributed facts and quotes, or libelous statements will not be printed.

Reviews, positive or negative, of businesses that are lessees of Windsor Gardens will not be published.

In order to include diverse opinions, letters from the same writer will not be published more than three times per year and not in consecutive issues. Continued responses to other letters will be limited to open the forum for new writers and topics.

E-mail to: WindsorLife@wgamail.com

Mail to: Windsor Life, 595 S. Clinton St., Denver, CO 80247

Becoming an Optimist

I moved to Windsor Gardens during a dark time in my life. I had just lost my father, and my health was poor. I was on oxygen, and my stamina was non-existent. I had double vision, and driving was a problem. It was during the end of the Covid lockdown.

I chose Windsor Gardens because I knew others who lived here and wanted to be where I could participate in activities without having to drive. When I moved in, my building representative encouraged me to explore activities that interest me. At the time, I just wanted to settle in and get better.

By the time Covid lockdowns were over, and as activities opened, I was feeling better. The first thing I did was volunteer at the library. Then, I went to one of the movies and responded to a request to

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IN REMEMBRANCE

continued from page 3

Teresa Keegan

Teresa Keegan, a 15-year resident of building 52, died on March 18, 2024, as the result of an insidious, incurable disease.

Teresa will be remembered by her fellow building residents for her New Year's parties, by her coworkers for her convivial camaraderie and superlative work ethic, and by the readers of her erstwhile Denver Post columns for her sharp-witted commentary. For those who shared her sense of humor, memories of exuberant laughter over all the years will endure for as long as memory itself endures.

Jeff Shiffer

Jeff Shiffer passed away on March 13, 2024, after a long battle with three debilitating illnesses.

Jeff was born on May 28, 1962. He was a native Coloradan spending his younger years in Wheatridge, raised by a single mom whom he was devoted to caring for most of his life. As an adult, Jeff worked retail in premier sporting goods and outdoor living stores. He was meticulous in keeping these stores stocked and well presented to the public and excelled as a salesman. Jeff also worked as a property manager before moving to Windsor Gardens in 2011. Jeff settled into building 2 and took on the role of assisting the building representative with reporting problems and seeing that the work was completed in a timely manner. Jeff also policed the grounds daily by picking up trash and reporting cars parked illegally on the street. Jeff took great pride inside his building as well and enjoyed decorating the common areas by creating displays for each season for many years. Jeff was the holiday lights “king” for building 2. He single-handedly spent many weeks stringing lights,

creating visually stunning results. This resulted in his building winning holiday lights contest awards five times.

Jeff was very loyal to a small group of friends. He is remembered fondly for his great sense of humor, his love of cars and dogs and his willingness to lend a helping hand to his friends when needed. Jeff was the first to say that he had “a wonderful life” and had no real regrets.

Leland “Lee” D. Wilson

Leland “Lee” D. Wilson, 76, resident of building 42, died February 21, 2024, at the Swedish Medical Center in Englewood, Colo. Lee was born in Atlantic, Iowa, on April 4, 1947, to Leland and Norma Wilson. He spent his early childhood in Griswold, Iowa, until his parents moved to Walsenburg, Colorado, in 1959. He graduated from Walsenburg High School in 1965, where he participated in multiple sports.

Lee worked at his parents’ restaurant in Alamosa, the Cow Camp Café, to finance his college education. He graduated from Adams State College (University) with a business degree. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired accountant in the Denver area. He also lived in San Diego, California, for a few years and enjoyed his time there.

Lee was an avid outdoorsman in his prime and enjoyed camping and hiking. He climbed 40 fourteeners and was a competitive volleyball player and bicyclist. He also loved sports cars, as he had a few of his own over the years. He had a great sense of humor. His best friend and roommate of 22 years, Chris Ciarello, will miss him very much. Lee is also survived by several siblings, nieces, nephews and cousins.

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help as a volunteer there. Bob, the movie tech, was also an Optimist and encouraged me to join. But was I an optimist? Certainly not at that time.

I eventually went to an Optimist meeting and was impressed by the speaker and the friendliness of the membership. The Optimists encourage young people to be optimistic, kind and helpful and to contribute to their family and community. Our WG club has chosen to serve Place Bridge Academy, a DPS school that serves immigrant children from around the world.

This year, I decided to step up and volunteer to be a greeter for the club. It was a way for me to meet the other Optimists and learn their names. Sometimes, you must be with the people who exhibit the attitude you hope to emulate. You FAKE it until you MAKE it. I will not say I am optimistic, but I am a happier person who is an Optimist!

Laura Wells

Re: "Pipes: How Do I Know Who Is Responsible for Maintenance and Repair?" in the April 2024 Windsor Life

I read this article with great interest because I recently shared the cost of replacing the bathtub drainpipes under the floor of my unit (almost $1,000). I became aware of those leaking pipes when they damaged the bathroom ceiling of the unit below mine. It is true that Windsor Gardens association policy assigns responsibility for such pipes to the unit owner (or owners) who are served by the pipes. However, I believe this policy is very unjust when applied to pipes behind a unit's walls, above its ceiling, or below its floor. Such pipes are in a "limited common area," and just as the association is responsible for maintaining other limited common areas (e.g., garages), I argue that the association should pay the costs of repairing such pipes (and resulting damage) as a necessary expense

of maintaining the community. It is impossible for an individual unit owner to anticipate the age-related failure of building infrastructure behind the unit's walls, ceiling or floor. Therefore, it is unreasonable and unfair to expect the unit owner to pay for such needed repairs. I urge the WG Board of Directors and the association's managers to initiate appropriate revisions to the WG Declaration and other related materials in order to correct this misguided policy.

Steve McCormick

Response to "Re: 'Pipes: How Do I Know Who Is Responsible for Maintenance and Repair?' "

I am sorry to hear about your recent bathtub drain failure. This is not an uncommon issue given the age of the plumbing components. Nonetheless, I know it is expensive and an inconvenience.

I understand your desire for the association’s legal obligations to be more inclusive when it comes to maintenance, repair and replacement of all pipes within the wall, ceiling, or floor. Your proposed solution would not only apply to bathtub drain failures but also clogged toilets, slow drains, and shower valves. My immediate reaction to this idea is that the cost would be significant, and the HOA assessment would likely increase substantially. Additional staff would be required, along with parts and supplies, and it would involve a lot of additional time. Also, covering the resulting damage to unit finishes would quickly get expensive and could impact insurance premiums.

The simple rule of thumb is that each owner is responsible for plumbing lines that service only their unit. If the plumbing line services more than one unit, it is typically association responsibility. It would be nice if we could see and anticipate pipe failures. Unfortunately, most plumbing infrastructure in residential units is found behind the wall, ceiling, or floor.

WG Board in Motion

During a special board meeting on April 4, 2024, the board voted to accept Mike Lopez's resignation as treasurer and elected Michael Powl as treasurer. The board also accepted Gay Ann Ost's resignation as assistant treasurer to assume the assistant secretary position vacated by Michael Powl. Mike Lopez was elected as the assistant treasurer.

On April 6, 2024, the WG Board of Directors approved an electronic motion to accept Patsy Krechel's resignation from the finance committee dated April 2, 2024, and Debra Adams's appointment to the finance committee.

At their regular board meeting on April 24, 2024, the board approved the following:

• An Entrance Tower Ad Hoc Committee motion to present the focal point design concepts and the decorative design concepts as discussed with the architect.

• Several Finance Committee motions:

o Motion to transfer $379,019.25 to the capital reserve account.

o Motion to transfer $180,503.84 to the tax reserve account.

o Motion to transfer $196,204.60 to the capital reserve account. (This transfer represents the April insurance loan payment from the operating account.)

• A Long-Range Planning and Innovation Committee motion to allow Comcast to proceed with the repair work of replacing the fiber to the node near buildings 63 and 65 and to maintain the service that is currently in place.

• A motion to not entertain enhancements to the outdoor recreation area surrounding the gazebos for a sports court.

• A motion to increase the size of the policy committee to 9 members.

• A motion to approve the appointment of Donna Sanford to the policy committee.

• A motion to approve the appointment of Ann-Marie Jackson to the policy committee.

• A motion to not pursue a second membership vote on the smoking declaration amendment.

• A motion to not pursue a non-smoking policy for new residents as submitted by the Smoke-free WG Club for consideration.

PRESIDENT'S PEN continued from page 1 observe what is going on outside the everyday walls that surround us.

Along the circle and across the grounds, our landscaping is outstanding. The beauty of the trees, bushes, and flowers can be measured by the love and attention Dana Cusack and his devoted

team have given them. Remember the "Thumbs Up for Windsor Workers" initiative several years ago? Residents were urged to greet staff with a thumbs up to show appreciation. I encourage you to consider doing this again, not only for our staff but for those you see enjoying our Windsor Gardens circle.

General Manager Rebecca

Zazueta

From the General Manager

DISMISSAL OF LAWSUIT FILED AGAINST COLORADO HOAS THAT OBTAINED LOANS UNDER THE PPP

Concerning the lawsuit filed against Colorado HOAs that obtained loans under the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) during the COVID-19 pandemic, the plaintiff filed a voluntary dismissal without prejudice, and the United States filed its consent to the dismissal with the U.S. District Court for Colorado on April 8, 2024. The court then terminated the case pursuant to the dismissal. The legal counsel appointed to represent the association closed their file and reported that the case was closed as of April 17, 2024.

The association obtained the PPP loan on May 14, 2020, in the amount of $718,000. The primary purpose of the PPP loan was to help businesses retain their staff during the height of the pandemic. Windsor Gardens obtained the PPP loan to protect our employee base by paying them and maintaining benefits during furlough, compensating essential staff required to work during the stay-at-home order, and providing hazard pay for employees who were working with possible exposure to COVID-19 cases. The PPP loan funded approximately two and a half months of payroll-related expenses.

After submitting an application and supporting documents to the lender, the loan was forgiven by the Small Business Association in October 2021. During this financial period, the PPP loan was carried on the association’s financials as a liability. After the loan was officially forgiven, the association’s CPA reclassed the liability as income on the year-end audit. The 2021 fiscal year-end positive net income was $416,245. This favorable net income was related to the association obtaining the PPP loan. The income was carried forward on the 2023 budget to benefit owners by offsetting the HOA assessment increase by approximately $12.90 per month per unit. It is unfortunate that an individual from Florida filed a lawsuit against twenty-five HOAs in Colorado, alleging that the HOAs were not qualified to apply for or obtain federal relief through the PPP loans. A lot of time and effort was spent managing this nuisance claim, which caused unnecessary doubt and concern.

The Windsor Gardens PPP loan information was shared and available to owners at the time it occurred, and it was legally obtained in good faith for the association’s benefit. Copies of the annual audits, meeting minutes and prior year budgets are available for review on the association’s website under the resource center tab.

CHANGE IN ELEVATOR COMPANY

The association’s elevator company was recently purchased by the Otis Elevator Company. The transition was very quick, and no prior notice was given. The previous contractor was a smaller company that decided to sell its company to Otis Elevator. Otis Elevator is one of the largest elevator companies in Colorado. They have all the service personnel and support they need to service the Windsor Gardens community, but unfortunately, the association will lose some of the customized service received from the prior company. Windsor Gardens will need to work with Otis Elevator to learn their procedures and priorities for service calls and how they conduct business.

The transition to Otis Elevator has been especially challenging for some buildings because elevators were not functioning well. In one instance, a large cable repair had to be completed. The residents endured intermittent and extended service outages as the issue was diagnosed and then again when parts were gathered, and labor was scheduled. The residents were incredibly patient considering the inconvenience this issue caused.

Some of the other elevator challenges have involved elevator doors being held open, especially during a move in or out from the buildings. If the door is held open by a hand or moving boxes are

stacked to block the door sensor, the elevator will timeout, and a service call is required to get the elevator back into service. Instead, residents can push the open-door button within the elevator cab, which will not result in the timeout occurring. The current time for the door to remain open is approximately 45 seconds. To help reduce service calls, please stop blocking the door when it starts to beep and move into nudging mode (when the door is held past a certain time, it will "nudge" closed).

Our prior elevator company scheduled service calls on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The association has requested specific service days with Otis Elevator, and they are working to see if this can be accomplished.

Retrieving keys that fall into the elevator shaft can be quite expensive. Residents will be responsible for service call fees if their keys or other items need to be retrieved by an Otis mechanic. After-hours and weekend calls will be substantially more expensive, so it is recommended that residents wait for the next service day. Residents are asked to call Community Response to report any incidents that occur.

WINDSOR LIFE DELIVERY & BULLETIN BOARD FLYERS

Last year, the association switched to a new publisher, and they will only deliver the Windsor Life newspaper on Mondays or Thursdays. The delivery schedule also depends on when the monthly board meeting occurs. Delivery dates vary monthly, but the paper will be delivered by the end of the first week of each month.

When the monthly Windsor Life PDF file is sent to prepress, staff receives a copy and immediately uploads it to the association website – another good place to check the first week of each

month for the latest Windsor Life publication. The monthly flyers posted on the building bulletin boards are delivered with the newspaper. This means in some months, building representatives will not be able to update the bulletin boards by the first of the month. The activities department strives to ensure that any events happening early in the month are announced the month prior to the event. Also, the activities flyers are updated in the community center and auditorium by the first of each month.

No Wi-Fi Means No Credit Card Capability for Laundry Machines

Residents have asked, “Why can’t we use credit cards at the laundry machines?” This is not possible because we do not have WiFi in the laundry rooms to connect credit card readers to the laundry machines.

Installing Wi-Fi in every laundry room at WG may be a consideration or upgrade in the future, but it is not a current priority for the community. So, for now, we continue forward with the prepaid cards.

New Receptionist in the Admin. Office

Diane Barczak

From the General Manager

CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS

ƒ Underground Garages Project

Underground garage parking lot 24:

Welcome to our newest employee, administrative office receptionist Diane Barczak. Diane is a quick learner and delightful to be around. She is a true extrovert who loves helping and working with others.

Diane enjoys the outdoors, including camping with her family on summer weekends. She has a soft spot for for dogs, especially dachshunds.

Welcome, Diane!

MAINTENANCE & GROUNDS UPDATES

ƒ Roof Replacement: The contract for the five buildings scheduled for roof replacement this year has been completed and the roof contractor will begin work on building 59.

ƒ Guest Unit: The replacement furniture and décor was installed.

- Part of the front area by building 58 has been backfilled.

- Seven broken cables have been located so far and repair work is in progress.

- Waterproofing along the edge of building 58 will be next.

- Backfilling at building 60 should begin soon.

- Additional trees will be removed along the edge of the garage as the project continues.

Underground garage parking lot 25 and parking lot 26:

- The back of building 84 has been completely backfilled.

- Downspouts will go into the drain grates and the water will be directed out to Dayton Street.

- Cable lines still need to be buried by Xfinity. WG staff have done as much as they can with the cables.

- At building 80 a rusty fire line is being evaluated before it is buried into the ground.

- Sprinkler lines will be reconnected soon.

- Parts for the last repair near building 80 were ordered a couple of months ago and the contractor has finally received them. The repair will be stressed from underneath the garage and then water proofing will be done.

- A concrete landscape border will be added at the back of building 84.

LANAI ENCLOSURES

ƒ Restaurant: Bar chairs are on order.

GENERAL MAINTENANCE PROJECTS

ƒ There is a hot water supply issue in building 37. The plumbing staff has inspected nearly all the units to identify bad shower valves that need to be replaced. Owners will be notified soon.

ƒ The remote control operator for the entrance to underground garages 25/26 on Dayton stopped working. The residents were provided the keypad code to use until repairs were completed.

ƒ We re-keyed building 78.

ƒ Annual moke alarm testing is complete.

ƒ We remediated a main sewer backup in building 64

ƒ A major gas line was repaired at building 24

ƒ The sewer lining project on Dayton Street is done and trash service is back to normal.

HALLWAY CARPET REPLACEMENT

ƒ Building 2 is complete. Building 12 is in progress. Work in Building 1 has started.

PAINT DEPARTMENT

ƒ Hallway Painting Project: Buildings 11 and 19 are complete. Building 54 is nearly complete.

ƒ Other Projects: Painted the fuel tanks at the warehouse and the golf course outhouse. Painting new trim for the flooring department. Replaced drywall in women’s shower stall by pool.

GROUNDS PROJECTS

ƒ Greens, tees, fairways and rough were aerated on April 16.

ƒ Irrigation activation started.

ƒ First mowing, edging and trimming occurred the week of April 8.

ƒ Seeding and mulching are in progress.

ƒ Weed control has begun.

ƒ Ash and Elm trees were treated with insecticide soil injections.

ƒ Prepping for flower planting.

Give Your Input – Alameda Avenue Study Survey

Do you live, walk, bike, take transit or drive along Alameda Avenue? The Denver Regional Council of Governments (DRCOG) and their partners want to hear from you. Take their online survey at: https://engage.drcog.org/alameda-avenue-study

You will see improvement ideas for each segment of the corridor and for key intersections. They want to know what your priorities are for next steps and which concepts you think will best meet the needs of the community. The corridor is being studied from Wadsworth in Lakewood to Sable in Aurora. In late 2023, DRCOG heard from the community about the need to improve crossings for bikes and pedestrians, frustration with the lack of sidewalks, high speeds, a desire to improve transit frequency, availability, regional connectivity and more. That feedback, combined with technical analysis, has resulted in a set of improvement concepts to address those issues.

Potential Windsor Gardens E-Bike Library: Are You Interested?

Councilmember Amanda Sawyer is spearheading an initiative in Windsor Gardens, potentially providing residents free access to electric bikes and trikes!

Modeled after traditional libraries, a potential Windsor Gardens bike library would offer the community the opportunity to borrow e-bikes and e-trikes for various durations, just like borrowing a book. The library would manage maintenance and charging and offer flexible borrowing options, whether for an hour or a week. Residents could use these bikes for work, errands, or leisure, promoting greater mobility and social engagement, especially among older adults.

Governor Polis' Community Accelerated Mobility Project (CAMP) is driving the adoption of electric-powered vehicles across Colorado. Currently, Windsor Gardens is being considered as the next location for a bike library under this project, thanks to our partners at Councilmember Sawyer’s office and local nonprofit Transportation Solutions.

Benefits Checkup

BenefitsCheckUp® connects millions of older adults and people with disabilities with benefits programs that can help pay for health care, medicine, food, utilities, and more.

The National Council on Aging created BenefitsCheckUp to empower older adults with the resources to age with health and financial security.

BenefitsCheckUp can help you assess whether you can get help from programs before you apply. Answer questions anonymously to find out if you may be eligible for key benefits programs. Go to https://benefitscheckup.org/ to learn more and to get started.

Have questions about your online experience with BenefitsCheckUp? Call their helpline at 1-800-794-6559, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. ET.

Feedback from Windsor Gardens residents is crucial for determining the level of interest and types of bicycles needed, including adaptive options like trikes. This input will shape the library's offerings and usage policies. Pending successful interest assessment, CAMP will fund the establishment and operation of the e-bike library, with the study projected to take six months.

Residents are encouraged to participate in a Windsor Gardens community meeting on Friday, July 26, at 1 p.m. in CENTERPOINT and take a community interest survey to learn more about the program's benefits. Visit transolutions.org/portfolio/ library for the meeting details and the survey link. For inquiries, contact Erica Hine, Project Manager at Transportation Solutions, at ehine@transolutions.org.

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Sales & Service: 303-337-3474

PERSONAL CONDO INSURANCE

HO6 Homeowner's Policy

Each Windsor Gardens owner needs to purchase an HO6 policy, also known as a condominium policy. HO6 policies provide necessary coverage for Windsor Gardens residents to protect their personal assets and cover association deductibles.

An HO6 policy will have separate sections of coverage.

SECTION A

Covers items on the interior of the unit that are the responsibility of the homeowner which will include the value of any items that have been replaced since original construction.

SECTION B

Covers all personal property (furniture, clothing, etc.) of the owner.

SECTION C

Covers liability for the interior of the unit. When someone enters your unit, the liability is the owner’s. For example, if someone trips over the carpet in your unit and gets hurt, the liability for that is on the owner.

SECTION D

Loss assessment coverage. This applies to the owner being assessed for their portion of a claim that was not covered by insurance. For example, the association has a wind/hail deductible and also a property deductible which can be assessed to an owner. And damage to common areas caused by water overflowing from a tub, or water damage from a dishwasher or hose can be assessed to a unit owner. Make sure your personal insurance will cover these potential deductibles and that the policy does not limit how much they will pay for that deductible.

Renter’s Insurance

If you are renting your unit out, make sure your policy has an endorsement for your renting the unit or purchase a separate landlord policy. This policy should include loss of rent in the event your unit cannot be rented while it is being repaired.

Annual Letter from the Association's Insurance Agent

From Pat Wilderotter, Cherry Creek Insurance Group, WGA Insurance Agent

Annually, your board of directors purchases insurance for the condominium association that covers the buildings, personal property of the association, general liability on the common areas, fidelity coverage and director’s and officer’s coverage. As unit owners, it is important that you maintain your own insurance to cover unit items that are your responsibility as detailed in the Windsor Gardens Amended and Restated Condominium Declaration, including your personal property and liability exposures that are not covered under your association’s master insurance policy.

If there were a covered property loss at Windsor Gardens, the master association’s policy would rebuild the basic structure to original specifications minus applicable deductibles. Any improvements done to the interior of the units since original construction are the responsibility of the owner(s) to insure.

Under Section 1(A) found in the WG Insurance Deductible Policy amended in November 2011, the association’s basic property deductible of $25,000 can be assessed to an owner(s). In addition, your property policy has a 3% deductible of the building value for wind/hail. A buy-down policy to cover this deductible would be an excessive cost that would mandate raising the individual assessments of all owners. As a result, in the event of a total wind/hailstorm, owners could be assessed approximately $4,880. Each owner needs to make sure their individual HO6 condominium owner’s policy or landlord’s policy (if they are renting the unit out) includes loss assessment coverage or property coverage to meet these deductibles. This coverage should be a minimal cost annually.

In accordance with Section 6.6 of the Windsor Gardens Amended and Restated Condominium Declaration, in the event that common elements need to be maintained, repaired or replaced due to an owner’s (or their guests, etc) negligence or willful act or omission, especially but not limited to water overflowing from a tub, or water damage from a dishwasher or hose, then the expenses incurred by the association shall be the personal obligation of such owner.

When obtaining an individual unit owner’s insurance policy, and you are living in the unit, you need to obtain an HO6 condominium owner’s policy. The HO6 should include these four basic coverages: unit coverage, personal property coverage, liability coverage and loss assessment. The unit coverage should cover items specified in the WG Amended and Restated Declaration as the responsibility of the unit owner, including window treatments and any improvements/betterments made since original construction. Personal property coverage should include all furnishings and clothing. This coverage should be written on a replacement cost basis. The unit owner needs to purchase liability insurance for anything that occurs within their unit. When someone enters your unit, the liability exposure becomes yours. Finally, loss assessment coverage applies if you are assessed by the association for an underinsured covered claim or the deductible portion of a claim. Most HO6 policies include one thousand dollars of loss assessment coverage; make sure this is not a sub limit for coverage available if paying a deductible. Please review this coverage with your agent and make sure your coverage is adequate.

We recommend that each unit owner take pictures or videos of the inside of their home and store them somewhere away from their home. In the event of a loss, this makes claims handling much easier.

If you have questions regarding the association’s insurance, you can reach the association’s agent, Pat Wilderotter, at 720-212-2065.

To request a certificate of insurance, please email your request to certificate@ thinkccig.com or fax your request to 303-799-0156, attn: HOA Dept.

From Liz Nickel, Office Manager

Intercom Access and Concerns

Recently, we have had some concerns regarding front door security in resident buildings. Here are a few strong recommendations and cautions for your consideration. Don’t know them? Don’t let them in.

Do not feel pressured to buzz them in if you don't know the person at the front door. It can be unsafe to let unknown people into your building. The same goes for allowing people into your building when you are walking through the security door. If someone you don’t know is trying to follow you through the front door, you have the right to question them. You might ask them to use their own key or to wait and be buzzed in by the resident they’re coming to see. This may seem awkward or unfriendly, but it will help to keep unknown people from entering the building. Letting in someone’s family member or friend is not your responsibility. If they are meant to get into the building, they will either have a key or the resident they came to see can buzz them in. And, in turn, if someone asks you to use your own key or to be buzzed in, please be understanding and do so.

If a visitor can’t reach another resident to get in, should I let them in?

Unfortunately, the answer is no. As a people pleaser myself, saying no feels unkind and scary. However, the visitor needs to find the resident and be buzzed in on their own. Many residents have the intercom connected to their cell phones and do not need to be home to buzz their guests into the building. If the intercom is programmed to the resident’s landline, and they aren’t home to answer, letting their visitor in isn’t productive.

If a visitor reassures you that the resident would love to see them, remember that you don’t know the true nature of their relationship. Some families have strained or estranged relationships. Consider what might happen if an unsafe person with ill intent was allowed into the building. This scenario comes from real-life experiences when someone should not have been allowed into the building. Let’s play it safe and decline to let visitors in who can’t reach the resident they are visiting.

I won’t let someone in, but they won’t leave. What do I do? If someone insists on coming through the secured door with you after you’ve asked them to use their own key or call the resident they are visiting with the intercom system, get to a safe place and then call Community Response for assistance.

Is your cell phone connected to the intercom?

Our old intercom system required a local number to buzz people into the building. However, you do not need a local number with our current system. Call the admin. office if you'd like to connect your cell phone with a non-local number to the intercom system. We will submit a work order, and the maintenance staff will reprogram the intercom.

One benefit of connecting your cell phone to the intercom is the ability to buzz yourself into the building if you are locked out. Then, there’s the matter of getting into your unit, but you’d be inside. Additionally, if you are away and you have guests coming to check on your unit, walk your dog or water your plants, you could buzz them into the building instead of giving them a building key. We had one report of a resident buzzing emergency personnel into the building even while she was out of town because they used the intercom system to call her. What a convenient added safety feature for your neighbors and yourself!

Do you know how to use the intercom system when visiting other buildings or instructing guests?

Step-by-step instructions:

ƒ Press the pound (#) key until you come to the resident’s name.

ƒ When you find their name, note the numbers next to their name.

ƒ Dial those numbers on the keypad, and the box will call the resident’s phone.

ƒ When they receive your call, it will appear on their phone like a regular phone call.

ƒ They will answer and press the number 9 on their keypad, and the secured door will unlock for 5 seconds.

ƒ Do not call from your cell phone to ask someone to buzz you in. The door will not unlock as the call must be made through the intercom box on the wall.

The intercom system will not work with phones that do not have dual-tone multi-frequency signaling (DTMF), which generates tones when the numbers are pressed. So, pressing the number 9 does not unlock the door. Residents with phones that do not have DTMF must go to the front door and let guests in.

HOW

MANY UNITS/PEOPLE ARE IMPACTED WHEN YOU SMOKE IN YOUR UNIT?

The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers who sets standards for indoor air quality states:

VENTILATION TECHNOLOGY IS

INSUFFICIENT TO PROTECT BUILDING OCCUPANTS FROM SECONDHAND SMOKE.

A Federal Court has ordered Philip Morris USA and R. J. Reynolds Tobacco to state:

THERE IS NO SAFE LEVEL OF EXPOSURE TO SECONDHAND SMOKE.

One unit/person impacted is too many!!

This is a paid advertisement by the WG Smoke-Free Club. The club meets the 2nd and 4th Mondays at 3:30 p.m. in the All-Purpose Room.

Grounds Maintenance Supervisor

Dana Cusack

Large Item Pickup on May 22

The semi-annual Large Item Removal Day is on Wednesday, May 22. Please put broken or unusable items in front of your garage on the morning of May 22. Those of you with underground garages need to set your items in the aisle behind your vehicle or a column.

Items that the crew cannot pick up: large appliances, TVs, electronics, mattresses, box springs or hazardous materials (including oil, combustible liquids, aerosol products, pesticides, paint, mineral spirits, varnishes, solvents, and other flammable material).

Down to Earth

Grounds Maintenance

GOLF COURSE PREP

The golf course was the first thing the WG developers built back in 1962, and today, there are certain views from the course that I like to call “God’s Windows” because they can be amazing at different times of the year. When I walked the entire course to check on the newer trees, I was pleased to see all the new buds and leaflets, bringing new life and colors to the course after a long winter. Speaking of new life, I found a group of goslings on one of their first walks after hatching behind the pump house.

The golf course came through the winter in pretty good shape, with not too much damage from our resident goose population, thanks to our working dog,

Dottie, who keeps the geese on their toes. We had a quick greenup from the moisture of March and activated the irrigation system the first week of April. We contracted a large tractor with tines that reach 13 inches deep to aerate in mid-April. It is beneficial for our soil, but the moisture must be just right, or the tractor will leave marks or tear up the turf. We deep-tine the greens every third time we aerate, and that is one reason they are the best greens around. Nohe Gomez and Jose Sanchez have been working hard to groom the turf and get it ready for May. We will have new flags, flagpoles, and cups. And we made new tee markers from tree limbs to save a little money and add a unique touch to our course. We are looking forward to a great golf season in 2024. We just need to follow our tried-and-true methods and get a little help from the weather.

Transit Touch-up Day in District 5 on May 19

From Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer’s Office

We are excited to announce Councilwoman Sawyer’s inaugural Transit Touch-up Day on May 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Our RTD bus stop benches are looking a bit unsightly. We want to fix that! Our office has compiled a list of every RTD bus stop bench in District 5 and rated them a 1, 2 or 3.

1’s are in most dire need of a fresh coat of paint, 2’s will need a fresh coat of paint soon, and 3’s can wait for a fresh coat of paint later.

On May 19, twenty-three bus stop benches are slated to be cleaned and re-painted with the help of community members like you! Over the next few years, the rest of the benches will be painted. Meet at the Montclair Recreation Center to pick up supplies and enjoy breakfast, coffee, or juice!

Sign-up here: Bit.ly/D5TransitTouchUp2024

We hope you are as excited as we are to beautify our community assets and improve the transportation experience for public transit riders!

OUTDOOR POOL & LIGHTENING

If you hear thunder, lightning is close enough to pose an immediate threat. Get out of the pool and move to a safe place indoors until 30 minutes after the last rumble of thunder. The gazebo area will not protect you from lightning.

Community Response & Covenant Enforcement

WHEN THUNDER ROARS GO INDOORS!

Source: National Weather Service, NOAA, Lightening Brochure

Don't Get Caught Outside

No place outside is safe when a thunderstorm is in the area. Get inside as soon as you hear thunder. Run to a substantial building or hard-topped metal vehicle as fast as you can. If you can't get to a safe building or vehicle:

ƒ Avoid open areas. Don't be the tallest object in the area.

ƒ Stay away from isolated tall trees, towers or utility poles. Lightning tends to strike the taller objects in an area.

ƒ Stay away from metal conductors such as wires or fences. Metal does not attract lightning, but lightning can travel long distances through it.

ƒ If you are with a group of people, spread out. While this increases the chance that someone might get struck, it prevents multiple casualties and increases the chances that someone could help if a person is struck.

If Someone is Struck

Cardiac arrest is the immediate cause of death for those who die. Lightning victims do not carry an electrical charge and may need first aid immediately.

ƒ Call for help. Call 9-1-1.

ƒ Give first aid. Begin CPR if you are trained.

ƒ Use an Automatic External Defibrillator (AED) if one is available. These units are lifesavers! [Note: Windsor Gardens has an AED outside the activities office in the community center.]

Don't be a victim. If possible, move the victim to a safer place. Lightning CAN strike twice.

DOG OWNER REMINDERS

From Katie Monasmith, Policy and Modification Administrator

Windsor Gardens is a pet-friendly community with a large population of dogs. Warmer temperatures bring more outdoor activity, and our goal is for everyone, our furry friends, dog owners and non-dog owners alike, to enjoy the season. Here are a few reminders:

Always Use a 6-foot Leash

For safety reasons and according to WG policy, dogs (cats and other pets, too, if applicable) must be kept on a non-retractable leash, no longer than 6 feet in length, and attended to by a responsible person. This means that pets cannot be tied or secured to a stationary object in the common or limited common areas. Most importantly, they cannot roam freely outside of your unit.

Pee and Poo

1. Favorite spots to pee and poo should be varied regularly, as heavy use of the same areas can cause damage to the turf and cause unsightly stains and lawn damage.

2. Several pet waste containers and poop bags are located along the loop walk around our community. The poop bags are intended for pet owners use, but they should be supplemental

to your own supply. We order thousands of bags each year. Please help keep this expense under control.

3. Dispose of the doggie poo bags properly and do not collect or store used bags for additional use or delayed disposal.

4. Do not overfill the green waste container with the poo bags. If one container is full, please find another with room for your bag.

5. There are dog pens in multiple locations throughout WG to allow your pet to pee and poo in a designated fenced-in potty area. There is at least one trash receptacle in each pen. By using the dog pens, you help to keep the landscaping looking its best. A map of the dog pen locations is available in the administrative office.

Pet Noise

Pet noise is a common complaint. Our community observes the city of Denver's noise ordinances for barking, howling, or other excessive noises generated by our furry friends. The law states that a citation will be issued to an owner after the howling or noise is continuous for 20 minutes. Community Response should be notified of these complaints, and they will verify their validity before leaving a warning ticket.

Community Response & Covenant Enforcement

EMERGENCY RED PHONES: DIRECT LINES TO COMMUNITY RESPONSE

From Chris Scovil, Chief of Community Response

I see red phones mounted on the wall in CenterPoint, near the pool, auditorium, etc. What are they used for?

The red phones are a direct line to Community Response. When you pick up the receiver, the phone automatically dials Community Response dispatch or goes directly to an officer’s radio. It is a dedicated line, but only one line exists for all nine red phones. If the line is tied up, the red phone will continue to ring until the line is released. Because of the limitations, the phones will “timeout” and disconnect the call in two minutes. When you contact Community Response, state your location and whether it’s an emergency, and then keep your report brief and to the point. Phones should not be used for general inquiries such as when a class starts or to discuss HOA fees; they should be used to report emergencies, suspicious activity or an elevator not working. The red phones do not dial directly to 911. In an emergency, a cell phone or landline should be used to call 911 first.

The outdoor pool emergency phone, located in a waterproof box on the wall near the doors on the pool deck, does not work like the other emergency phones. You can dial Community Response at

From

extension 1560. To call 911 from the outdoor pool phone, dial a 9 first. So, you would dial 9-911. Follow the instructions listed inside the box.

WG EMERGENCY PHONE LOCATIONS

Building Location

Fitness Center Column in the center of the room

Indoor Pool Outside the pool entrance door

Outdoor Pool On the pool deck inside a waterproof box --For 911, dial 9-911.

--For Community Response, dial 1560.

Woodshop Near exit door

Auditorium Entrance near the elevator

Auditorium 2nd-floor hallway

CenterPoint Lobby Near the elevator

CenterPoint 2nd floor Near the elevator

Community Response In a box mounted on the wall outside the Community Response office.

AUTOMATED EXTERNAL DEFIBRILLATOR (AED) ACCESS

Chris Scovil, Chief of Community Response

AEDs are used for cardiac emergencies and can be lifesaving tools. In any cardiac emergency, call 911. The 911 dispatch center will notify Community Response.

Windsor Gardens has an automated external defibrillator (AED) mounted on the wall outside the community center's activities office. Pull the AED from the box, turn it on, and follow the voice prompts to attach and use the AED. Community Response also carries AEDs in each of its patrol vehicles.

An AED is designed to be user-friendly for those with or without training. Voice prompts will walk you through the steps. To be more effective during a cardiac emergency, everyone should take a CPR class that includes AED training.

COMMUNITY RESPONSE ACTIVITIES,

1 THROUGH

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, May 6; Friday, May 10; Monday, May 20; and Friday, May 24.

National Law Enforcement Week: The week of May 13th is National Law Enforcement Week. If you encounter police officers or members of Community Response, please take a moment to thank them or maybe surprise them with a treat.

Dear Cop Shop:

People keep talking about the apps they are putting on their phone. What exactly is an app?

Need to Know

Dear Need to Know:

An app (short for application) is software that you can put on your phone to allow you to do things. There are almost 9 million apps worldwide, with Instagram, Facebook and Tik Tok as the top three. Apps let you monitor your health, help you shop, book travel, listen to music, receive notifications of appointments, and play games. When you download an app, you give the creator of the app access to the contents of your phone. The trick is to know which apps are

safe and guard your privacy. Some apps have a fee, some are free. All come with terms and conditions you must agree to. Most people don’t read them as they can be very long, but hidden in all those terms, there are items that give apps permission to sell your pictures and share your information and terms that limit your ability to challenge what the app owner does when you download. If you don’t vet the source of the app, you can potentially download malware, viruses and other unwanted things onto your phone. Cell phones are a great convenience, but with any technology the onus is on the user to become educated about the benefits and potential pitfalls. A phone is no longer just a phone, it is a handheld computer that requires us to become tech savvy.

The Leetsdale Cop Shop

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

CELL PHONE APPS

Upcoming New Resident Orientations

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

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

IN-PERSON ORIENTATIONS

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

Tuesday, May 14, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Tuesday, May 28, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.

Where: Administrative Office, 595 S. Clinton St.

ZOOM ORIENTATION

Tuesday, May 7, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.

Join by computer

Go to www.zoom.com. Click “Join a meeting”.Enter the meeting ID: 833 556 5532 and passcode: 015668

Join by phone

1. Call 720-928-9299

2. You will be prompted to enter the meeting ID: 833 556 5532 #

3. You will be prompted to enter a participant ID: Just hit #

4. You will be prompted to enter the meeting password: 015668 #

5. You will be put on hold for the host to allow you to join the meeting.

Welcome to Our New Neighbors

Bldg Name From

2 Helen Ko Denver, CO

6 Richard Mister Colorado Springs, CO

9 Tomas Gonda Denver, CO

30 Hope Lewellen Palos, IL

42 Rose Johnson Montbello, CO

44 J. Steve Veith Centennial, CO

44 Wendy Veith Centennial, CO

Bldg Name From

47 James Will Adams San Luis Obispo, CA

47 Michael Uhlenkamp San Luis Obispo, CA

49 Scott Steinke Denver, CO

49 Colette Malek Denver, CO

54 Joseph & Sharon Spence Lakewood, CO

64 Douglas Braak San Francisco, CA

At the association website (www.windsorgardensdenver.org), under the Resource Center tab, you can access the WG welcome packet with the orientation booklet and several forms, including the EDS form, the emergency medical data form, the ACH form and the Pilera communication form.

WG Art Club Artist Profile

“Women Hold Up Half the Sky” A Painting by Audrey Ledgerwood

It wasn’t until Audrey Ledgerwood was 72 that she started to paint seriously. She then spent 12 years taking watercolor classes and many workshops in various media. Now, she mostly works in acrylics and mixed media to create semi-abstract landscapes inspired by nature's textures, shapes and colors.

Her work has been juried into art shows by the Colorado Watercolor Society, Heritage Fine Arts Guild, Parker Artists Guild, and the Aurora Artist Guild. She also has shown her work at the National Arts Program in Castle Rock, Parkview Art Festival and Windsor Gardens. Her artwork reflects her life journey, from drawing as a child to taking an art minor in college, years spent as a teacher, interior designer, wife and mother, and her love of nature.

As seen here, she doesn’t always paint landscapes. The acrylic painting “Women Holding Up Half the Sky” was created to celebrate International Women’s Day.

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

Building 60 Profile

It takes a village. That phrase proved to be true in 2022 when the Building 60 community needed to fill the positions of building rep and alternate. Darnell Castleman agreed to continue as secretary, and new residents Gini Hansen, Kathleen Kent and Cris Call accepted the posts of building representative, alternate and treasurer, respectively. Kathleen also volunteered to take charge of the laundry room, and Cris agreed to monitor trash removal.

Gini has been the building rep for three years now. She moved here from Mountain Shadows Condominiums, where she served several times on the board of directors during her 40-year residency. Gini enjoyed singing and dancing from a young age and participated in a Johnny Carson show called the "Talent Sprouts" in Omaha, Nebraska, in the 1950s. She remembers sitting next to Johnny and being told she lost the competition to a baton twirler. After moving to Denver in 1973, Gini worked in foster care and adoptions for Denver Human Services.

When a need arises in Building 60, someone steps forward. Kathy Pollice decorates the bulletin boards. Dot Kerr and her son Will graciously post the flags. There is always a good crew to work on holiday decorations. A progressive party hosted by residents on each floor was a wonderful way to get reacquainted after the isolation of the pandemic. The building looks forward to a future building picnic or ice cream social.

"It is a joy to learn about each other," said Gini, "as we share how family experiences, career choices and interests shape our lives."

"Our reasons for choosing Windsor Gardens are as diverse as our community," she said, "ranging from the location and affordability to our delight in our beautiful landscaping, golf course, and pools, as well as the wide variety of activities."

Their large yard provides a haven for dog walkers, and resident cats are spoiled. While they enjoy their building's underground parking garage, they mourn the loss of trees due to the extensive underground garage renovation. Many have expressed gratitude to the community response department for providing security and quick responses to medical needs.

"It is an exciting, challenging, interesting time in our lives!"

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.

Building #

Name of your building representative Tell Us About Your Building Rep and Building

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 If you have questions about this column, please contact Bobbie at bobbie.mays@wgamail.com.

Seated: Gini Hansen and Kathleen Kent Standing: Cris Call and Darnell Castleman

'Sprinter' Colorado's Fifth Season

Photo Album

Photos from Patti Keyworth.

Trees

Photo from Sue Jones. Photo from Patti Keyworth.

Photos from Deborah Axsom.

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Photos from Deborah Axsom.

Photo from K.K. Callender.

Photo from Lali Hayre.

Photo from Deborah Axsom.

Photo from Lali Hayre.

Sunrise

Photos from Michelle Ramirez

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100th Birthday Celebration for WG Founder Howard Farkas

The Windsor Gardens community celebrated WG founder Howard Farkas' 100th birthday with a cake and coffee reception in CenterPoint. Mr. Farkas turned 100 on April 1.

Pickens Technical College Presentation at WG Optimists Meeting

From Joel James.

Aime Carvallo and Kevin Simpson from Pickens Technical College (PTC) stopped by to tell the WG Optimist Club about all the amazing programs and opportunities at PTC. The club provides scholarships to help students fulfill their educational dreams.

PTC has nine buildings and dozens of hands-on classes that can appeal to almost any interest. Funding and financial aid are available. All ages are welcome.

Î EMAIL your photos to Lori at windsorlife@wgamail com

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

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

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

QUESTIONS : Email Lori at windsorlife@wgamail.com.

WG Catholic Church Lent Project for the Little Flower Assistance Center

Throughout Lent the Windsor Gardens Catholic Church collected donations to make personal item packages for the Little Flower Assistance Center. Little Flower is a nonprofit assistance center staffed by volunteers helping people in need obtain food, clothing and supplies. The Center is supported by Catholic Charities, a charitable arm of the Archdiocese of Denver.

Trivia Fun Day Celebrates 20th Anniversary

From Carol Brooks.

Trivia Fun Day celebrated its 20th anniversary in April.

There are usually about 11 teams of 5 players who compete for the coveted “bragging rights” each month. It is a fun, challenging, and at times boisterous event. Complete with door prizes! Put on your thinking cap and join us at this free event every third Friday from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in CenterPoint!

Trivia began as a project of the Windsor Association Think Tank (WATT) in 2004. The founding father was Jules Mondschein. He and his wife Lynn organized and ran the games. When Jules and Lynn retired in 2009, Barbara Newby and Dave Hoffman stepped in to provide the 60 questions, including five musical questions supplied by Carol Brooks at each trivia session. They are ably assisted by Rick Claeys, timekeeper (who took over when Audrey Hankins retired), Yvette Claeys, sergeant at arms, and our wonderful refreshment volunteer, Ruth Napier. Recently, Barb Newby retired due to health issues and Serena McGuire is now asking questions with Dave Hoffman.

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Go to www.facebook.com/WindsorGardensAssociation to see many other photos and videos, including videos contributed by Jeanne Lee of the Colorado Children's Chorale (4/10 post), Spring Fling Talent Showcase (4/20 post) and Howard Farkas' 100th Birthday celebration tribute.

Members of the Windsor Gardens Catholic Church delivering their Lent project to the Little Flower Assistance Center. Left to right: Helen Love, WG, Joyce Dechant and Ron Cushing, Little Flower, and Anita Wilson, WG.

WG Founder Howard Farkas, General Manager Rebecca Zazueta and Community Life Manager Cari Ervin. Photo by Jeanne Lee.

Photo Album

WG Drama Group Presentations

APOCALYPSE OR BUST

AND THEN THERE WAS ONE

The Four Horsemen (Sue Rivera, Bruce Bane, Bob Zelanes, Sandy Nelson).

Photos from Jeanne Lee.

Cabbage Patch Doll (Gayle Slover), Zeus (Rick Claeys), American Dream (Shari Swickard).

The Y2K Angel (Yvette Claeys) and Phyllis (Susan Connors) with the Four Horsemen.

Pizza Angel (Jenny Anderson) and Phyllis (Susan Connors).

The Guests on the Secluded Island.

Margaret LaRue (Beth Vaden), Dr. Albert Prince (Bruce Bane) and Emily Plain (Mary Lee Peterson).

Clayhorn, the Butler (Yvette Claeys) and Inspector Miles (Jeanne Lee).a

Matthew Charisma (Eydie McDaniel), Mimms (Nan Wigington) and Heather Starlett (Becky Stefanski).

Clayhorn, the Butler (Yvette Claeys) and Delores Biggs (Cindy Peters).

A C T I V I T I E S

WG CLASSES

WG classes are free of charge to WG residents only. No sign-up is required; you can drop in anytime. Support your favorite classes, as we require a minimum of 10 students per class to maintain our instructors. Please see the class schedule organized by the day of the week below. The name of the instructor is in parentheses. Bridge and fitness-related classes run year-round. Other classes will be on break from May 4 through August 17.

MONDAY

Yoga (Haykin) Auditorium 9 AM – 10 AM

Bridge Basic (Heitler) Colorado Room 10 AM – 11:30 AM

Aqua Fitness (Jones) Indoor Pool 11 AM – 12 PM

Line Dance (Clark) Auditorium 11 AM – 12:30 PM

Aqua Fitness Beg (Jones) Indoor Pool 12 PM – 1 PM

Weight Training (MacIntire) Auditorium 1 PM – 2 PM

Duplicate/Int. Bridge (Heitler) Colorado Room 1 PM – 4 PM

Pilates (MacIntire) Auditorium 2 PM – 3 PM

Strength/Interval Train (Zimmer) Auditorium 6:15 PM – 7 PM

TUESDAY

Low Impact Aerobics (Zimmer) Auditorium 9 AM – 9:45 AM

Chair Exercise (Zimmer) Auditorium 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM

Tai Chi (Hall) Auditorium 1 PM – 2 PM

WEDNESDAY

Yoga (Haykin) Auditorium 9 AM – 10 AM

Aqua Fitness (Jones) Indoor Pool 11 AM – 12 PM

WEDNESDAY continued

Weight Training (MacIntire) Auditorium 1 PM – 2 PM

Duplicate Bridge (Heitler) Aspen Room 1 PM – 4 PM

Pilates Class (MacIntire) Auditorium 2 PM – 3 PM

Strength/Interval (Zimmer) Auditorium 6:15 PM – 7 PM

THURSDAY

Low Impact Aerobics (Zimmer) Auditorium 9 AM – 9:45 AM

Chair Exercise (Zimmer) Auditorium 9:45 AM – 10:30 AM

Breathe and Move (Hall) Auditorium 1 PM – 2 PM

Ballroom Dance Beg (Horton) Auditorium 6:30 PM – 7:45 PM

Ballroom Dance Int (Horton) Auditorium 7:45 PM – 8:45 PM

FRIDAY

Yoga (Haykin) Auditorium 9 AM – 10 AM

SATURDAY

Zumba (MacIntire) Auditorium 9 AM – 10 AM

Chair Zumba (MacIntire) Auditorium 10:10 AM – 10:45 AM

The following classes will be on break from May 4 through August 17 and resume the week of August 18, 2024.

Knitting/Crochet Class and Sewing Class/Lab (Holifield)

Creative Glass (Paschall)

Drawing (Fidelman)

Watercolor (Fidelman)

Chorus (Hermanson)

Drama (Buckstein)

DPL BOOKMOBILE

The Denver Public Library Bookmobile will be at WG on May 3, 17 and 31 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT.

WG LIBRARY

The WG Library is located on CENTERPOINT's second floor and is open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. New books in the glass cases include titles on the bestseller lists and may be checked out with volunteers Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 3 p.m., excluding holidays. The open shelves hold an extensive selection of books you can borrow anytime during the day.

NEW BOOKS & DVDS Suspense Checkout

“Command and Control” by Tom Clancy

“Manner of Death” by Robin Cook

“The Watchmaker’s Hand” by Jeffery Deaver

“The Long Ago” by Michael McGarrity

“Alex Cross Must Die” by James Patterson

“Northwoods” by Amy Pease

“City of Betrayal” by Victoria Thompson

“Between Two Strangers” by Kate White

Suspense on the Shelf

“Dark Vector” by Clive Cussler

“Sparring Partners” by John Grisham

Fiction Checkout

“The Little Flower Shop” by Lori Foster

“Shark Heart: A Love Story” by Emily Habeck

Fiction on the Shelf

“The Fourth Enemy” by Anne Perry

Fiction Paperback

“Something About Tomorrow” by Nora Roberts

Biography Checkout

“Here After” by Amy Lin

DVDs

"Are You There, God? It’s Me, Margaret" (2015)

"Barbie" (2023)

DVDs continued

"Coat of Many Colors" (2015)

"Coming to America" (2020)

"First Man" (2018)

"Haunted Mansion" (2023)

"The Hill" (2023)

"Jules" (2022)

"Jurassic World" (2022)

"Moving On" (2002)

"The Book of Henry" (2017)

"You Hurt My Feelings" (2023)

OUTDOOR POOL OPENS MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

The outdoor swimming pool is scheduled to open on Friday, May 24, Memorial Day weekend.

OUTDOOR POOL OPERATING HOURS

ƒ The pool is open daily from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.

ƒ The pool area is closed daily from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. for cleaning and mowing.

ƒ There is no lifeguard on guard duty except from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on certain days when we offer children's swim. Swim at your own risk during the times without a lifeguard.

GUEST PRIVILEGES FOR THE OUTDOOR POOL

ƒ Guests are defined as those not possessing a WG identification card but who are invited and accompanied at all times by a resident.

ƒ Guests 17 years of age and older, accompanied by a resident, may use the pool during regular hours.

ƒ Temporary ID cards may be requested through the administration office for temporary, out-of-town guests, provided they are at least 17 years old and staying with a resident for at least one week. Guests holding temporary cards must be accompanied by a resident.

ƒ Guests are required to pay a fee of $1 per visit.

ƒ Guests must always be accompanied by the sponsoring resident, who is responsible for their guests' actions at all times.

ƒ Guests will be limited to four per resident at one time.

ƒ Residents are not to loan their guests the resident’s ID card.

ƒ Guests under 17 years, accompanied by a resident, may use the pool and the surrounding area only when a lifeguard is on duty between 10 a.m. and 12 p.m. and only if accompanied in the pool by the resident who is their sponsor.

LIFEGUARDS & CHILDREN'S SWIM

Lifeguards at Windsor Gardens are not a necessity in the day-to-day operations of our pools, and it is a “swim at your own risk” policy for residents and their guests 17 years of age or older. However, when they are available, lifeguards allow us to offer children's swim hours (usually from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. on certain days) when kiddos under 17 years can come and swim with a Windsor Gardens resident. Unfortunately, we cannot offer children's swim this season if we cannot hire lifeguards.

Each year, it has become increasingly difficult to fill our lifeguard positions. We are in full-force recruiting mode for lifeguards in hopes of offering children's swim this season. If children's swim can be scheduled for the season, we will publish updates in the Windsor Life, on the WG Facebook page (go to: www.facebook.com/WindsorGardensAssociation), on the association website and on flyers in the community center.

Feel free to contact the Activities Office for any updates! We thank you in advance for your understanding.

WE NEED LIFEGUARDS! Do you know a certified lifeguard who would like to work a few mornings each week? The pay is the best in Denver! Have them contact the Activities Office for more information: 720-862-1533.

INDOOR POOL

The aquatic facilities (indoor pool, saunas and therapy pool) are closed for cleaning every Monday from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and all day every Thursday (closure begins Wednesday at 4 p.m. and the pool reopens Friday at 6 a.m.).These areas are also closed on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. during the aqua fitness classes.

FITNESS CENTER

FITNESS EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTION

Drop in and work with instructor Kathy Zimmer in the fitness center. FREE for residents.

This month's sessions:

Thursday, May 2, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday, May 10, 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.

Thursday, May 16, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.

FITNESS CENTER CLOSED DURING RENOVATIONS

The fitness center will be closed for renovations towards the end of May or early June. Work is expected to take up to two weeks to complete and will be scheduled based on the arrival of the new flooring. Once the dates are established, notices will be posted and sent via Pilera. We apologize for any inconvenience this closure may cause.

Events are listed in chronological order.

¡ NATIONAL HAVE A COKE DAY: Stop by the ACTIVITIES DESK on Wednesday, May 8, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. and grab a refreshing Coke! While supplies last!

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

¡ TEACH THE NEXT GENERATION LIFE SKILLS – CHALLENGE SCHOOL

PROJECT: Wednesday, May 15, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Students from The Challenge School will be visiting WG and need your help! We are looking for instructors to teach small groups of middle school students on forgotten life skills. Do you know how to sew a button, read a map, or use a landline telephone? Then we are looking for you! *All supplies will be provided. Sign-up forms are available at the Activities Desk.

¡ HIGH LINE CANAL UPDATES & BOOK SIGNING: Wednesday, May 15, at 6 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Representatives of the High Line Canal Conservancy will present an update on exciting plans for the WG portion of the canal. Author/photographer John Abramson will be on hand to personally sign copies of the hot-off-the-press, full-color coffee table book, “Colorado’s High Line Canal: A Portrait.” Besides canal maps and history, the hardcover book features a special, multipage section on the Windsor Gardens portion of the canal, including full-color photos of WG residents in action.

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.

All WG residents are welcome to attend. If you are interested in purchasing the book, the cost is $45. Cash, checks and cards are accepted.

¡ KATHLEEN ARNOLD PRESENTATION is out of town for May. Her presentations will resume on Wednesday, June 19.

¡ ACTIVE MINDS – VAN GOGH: Thursday, May 16, at 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Join Active Minds for a journey into the life and art of Vincent Van Gogh, whose painting career spanned ten years, during which time he produced over 900 paintings, selling only one. We will explore the many challenges of his relatively short and troubled life, the mystery of his death and the lasting impact of his art.

FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ SMARTPHONE ASSISTANCE –CHALLENGE SCHOOL SERVICE PROJECT: Friday, May 17, from 8:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Middle school students from the local Challenge School will help you with your questions about your smartphone. They can help you install or use different apps,

recommend apps for things you want your smartphone to do, delete apps, change your settings and more. We hope to see you there! FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ TRIVIA FUN DAY: Friday, May 17, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in CENTERPOINT, always the third Friday of the month. You can be part of a team and compete to win bragging rights. You don’t have to know it all. Come to have fun and possibly learn a thing or two. Form a team or join a team. Everyone is welcome. FREE.

¡ SPRING CONCERT with the WG CHORUS: Friday, May 17, at 4 p.m., Saturday, May 18, at 1 p.m., and Sunday, May 19, at 5 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. It's ELEMENTAL! The Windsor Chorus celebrates the elements of nature with their spring program: "It's Elemental! Songs of Earth, Water, Wind and Fire." Join them as they share selections from all genres, including pop, classical, musical theatre, folk and spirituals (even a sea shanty you may have heard). There's truly something for everyone to enjoy! Their recent "standing room only" holiday program inspired them to expand their season; you now have three separate concert times to choose from!

COST: $5 tickets at the Activities Desk.

¡ SATURDAY MONTHLY DANCE: Saturday, May 18, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Maverick Mike will be performing for the first time at a WG dance. Singles, partners and all dance styles are welcome! Treats and punch will be served, as well as a good time!

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

¡ 13TH ANNUAL SENIOR CONNECTION EXPO @ WG: Tuesday, May 21, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Participating vendors offer financial planning, health and fitness options, legal services, insurance, golf carts, massage, assisted living, retirement communities, home health, handyperson services, medical equipment and supplies, senior travel and jewelry. Plus, there will be door prizes, entertainment and a free dessert bar. Seniors on Stage will feature short entertainment sets by senior citizens with various talents. At 10 a.m., Desert Mirage will

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W I N D S

ROOSEVELT,

perform Middle Eastern dances. Local resident Soledad Tyler will produce a spring fashion show. Want to model? Give Soledad a call at 303-399-5513. The final on-stage act will be Time4Tap, Julie Whalen’s local dance team. End the day with a complimentary dessert table at 12:45 p.m. No admission fee; all are welcome!

¡ BALLY’S CASINO VIA PREMIER CHARTERS: Tuesday, May 21. 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 Friday, May 10.

COST: $20 per person at the Activities Desk. Tickets must be purchased prior to the day of departure. All bus riders must sign a bus waiver or update an existing waiver. No refunds will be offered after Friday, May 17.

¡ BUS TRIP – DENVER NATURE AND SCIENCE MUSEUM: Thursday, May 23. The bus will depart the ADMIN PARKING LOT at 9:30 a.m. for the museum and then leave the museum at 1:30 p.m. to return to WG.

COST: Tickets are $45 each at the Activities Desk and include transportation via Mobility Services, an ADA accessible ride, and admission to the museum. Lunch is on your own and can be purchased at the T-Rex Café located inside the museum. No refunds after Friday, May 17.

A REGIONAL PREMIERE: Wednesday, May 29, at 11:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. The First Lady of Vintage plays the First Lady of the United States! Deborah Persoff brings to vibrant life the many facets of Eleanor Roosevelt. Exploring both the public and private persona, playwright Mark St. Germain deftly captures the essence of the witty, feisty and vulnerable woman who was the heart of the FDR presidency and left an indelible mark on American history. This is a 90-minute performance with an intermission. Please plan accordingly.

Lunch includes a grilled cheese sandwich, soup, chips, dessert and a drink.

COST: $16. Tickets are available at the Activities Desk and include lunch and the performance.

¡ AARP SAFE DRIVING CLASS: Thursday, May 30, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST.

COST: $20 for AARP members; $25 for nonmembers. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. Limited seating is available.

¡ NATURAL GROCERS’ WELLNESS CLASS – KETO DIET 101: Friday, May 31, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Mounting scientific research suggests that eating a ketogenic diet could represent one of the great nutritional breakthroughs of our time. Going “keto” is all the rage, but the diet is laden with conflicting ideas, oversimplification and misinformation. We'll dive into this trend to understand more. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ BINGO with the BOOKMOBILE TEAM: Friday, May 31, at 1 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Join the friendly bookmobile team from the Denver Public Library as they host a rousing bingo session with some fabulous prizes!

¡ COMMUNITY BBQ: Tuesday, June 11, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the GAZEBOS & OUTDOOR POOL AREA. Join us for a bite to eat before the outdoor concert featuring the Nacho Men! A main dish, sides and nonalcoholic drinks will be provided. Please bring a dessert to share.

This is a FREE event. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. In the event of forecasted rain, this event will be postponed to an alternative date.

¡ THE NACHO MEN OUTDOOR CONCERT: Tuesday, June 11, at 6 p.m. (seating on the lawn begins at 5:30 p.m.) on the GOLF COURSE. See details on page 27 under "WG PREMIER CONCERTS." This is a FREE event. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ WG FLAG DAY EVENT: Friday, June 14, at 9 a.m. More details to come in June’s Windsor Life.

¡ WG COMMUNITY ‘GARAGE’ SALE: Friday, June 21, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, June 22, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Open to the public.

¡ ENTERTAINMENT LUNCHEON – DEBORAH PERSOFF AS ELEANOR

SELLERS: If you are interested in selling, please contact the Activities Office about space availability or to pick up an application. Set-up will begin on Thursday, June 20. The table fee is $30 (includes an 8-ft table and a chair). continued from page 25

BUS TRIPS

¡ BALLY’S CASINO VIA PREMIER CHARTERS: Tuesday, May 21. The bus departs from the ADMINISTRATIVE PARKING LOT at 9:20 a.m. and will leave the casino at 2:30 p.m. to return. To ensure we meet trip minimums and avoid cancellations, please try to sign up by Friday, May 10.

COST: $20 per person at the Activities Desk. Tickets must be purchased prior to the day of departure. All riders must sign a bus waiver or update an existing waiver. No refunds will be offered after Friday, May 17.

¡ BUS TRIP – DENVER NATURE AND SCIENCE MUSEUM: Thursday, May 23. The bus will depart the ADMIN PARKING LOT at 9:30 a.m. for the museum and then leave the museum at 1:30 p.m. to return to WG.

COST: Tickets are $45 at the Activities Desk and include transportation via Mobility Services, an ADA accessible ride, and admission to the museum. Lunch is on your own and can be purchased at the T-Rex Café located inside the museum. No refunds after Friday, May 17.

FLAG FACT FROM THE WG FLAG CORPS

On Memorial Day, the flag is at half-staff until noon. Then, it is raised to the top of the staff for the remainder of the day.

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WG PREMIER CONCERTS

¡ THE NACHO MEN OUTDOOR CONCERT: Tuesday, June 11, at 6 p.m. (seating on the lawn begins at 5:30 p.m.) on the GOLF COURSE. We are happy to have The Nacho Men perform again at WG! They can do it all – street corner acapella, '50s, '60s, '70s, and '80s music, swing and disco. Throughout their history, The Nacho Men have perfected a repertoire that will wow you!

Bring a lawn chair or blanket to sit on the golf course at tee #1 (tee closest to the golf shop entrance). Nonalcoholic beverages and snacks are permitted outside. Bar service by El Gran Jardin will be available during the concert, but outside alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. We do not recommend pets attending due to the expected large crowd and loud music. This is a FREE event. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. Free tickets will be distributed to the first 200 sign-ups to be used for auditorium entry in the event of a rain relocation—a maximum of two tickets per person. If seats remain, they will be available on a first-come, first-served basis. Standing room may be permitted, as space will safely allow.

W G D A N C E S

¡ SATURDAY MONTHLY DANCE: Saturday, May 18, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Maverick Mike will be performing for the first time at a WG dance. Singles, partners and all dance styles are welcome! Treats and punch will be served, as well as a good time! COST: $7 for residents; $10 for non-residents at the door.

M O N T H L Y M O V I E S

per person includes a great movie, a small bag of popcorn, soda or water, and candy. Tickets can be purchased at the door.

AUDITORIUM. The true story of how Dave Fishwick, a working-class man and selfmade millionaire, fought to set up a community bank to help the local businesses of Burnley not only survive but thrive. In his bid to help his beloved community, he must take on the elitist financial institutions of London and fight to receive the first new banking license to be issued in over 100 years. Starring Rory Kinnear. Rated PG-13. Runtime 1h 47

Saturday, May 25, 2 p.m., AUDITORIUM. Willy Wonka, chock-full of ideas and determined to change the world one delectable bite at a time, is proof that the best things in life begin with a dream, and if you're lucky enough to meet Willy Wonka, anything is possible.

ACTIVITIES VOLUNTEERS NEEDED

Are you looking to volunteer here at Windsor Gardens? The Activities Office has a couple of opportunities:

(1) working at the Activities Volunteer Desk in CenterPoint

(2) serving as a Pool Monitor during our Children’s Swim at our outdoor pool

For more information, please contact Steve Follweiler at 720-862-1533 or sfollweiler@wgamail.com.

¡ BID WHIST: 1st and 3rd Saturdays of every month from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the CARD ROOM. Call Ron for information at 720-363-1076.

¡ BRIDGE: THURSDAY AFTERNOON PARTY BRIDGE every Thursday afternoon from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Bring five nickels. Contact Pat Stein with any questions: 303-720-0504.

¡ COMMUNITY GAME NIGHT: Join us the 2nd Friday of every month in the

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

ART CLUB SHOW & SALE: Thursday, May 9, opening reception from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.; Friday, May 10, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT.

¡ BRITS GROUP: Are you British, Welsh, Scottish, Irish, Australian, or an anglophile? Come and join us! Please contact Val Cristy at 303-856-7742 or Kathy Young at 303-945-8631 for more information.

¡ CERAMICS CLUB is going through some leadership changes. As a result, meetings are currently on hold and will resume as soon as possible.

¡ CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL COLORADO ASSOCIATION OF VOLUNTEERS, WG CHAPTER, will hold our next monthly meeting on Monday, May 20, at 9:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Everyone is welcome to join us and hear from Children’s Hospital Colorado speakers about the many areas we can support.

Thank you to the community for supporting our successful spring bake sale, and a special thank you to the volunteers who baked the goodies and donated their time.

The CHC Fall Bake Sale and Annie’s Attic will return in October. Please watch for more details and information about collecting donations in future issues.

If you would like to donate new boxes of crayons and markers, coloring, activity or

C A R D S & G A M E G R O U P S

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

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

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

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

C L U B S & G R O U P S

puzzle books for the hospital patients or if you would like more information about our group, contact President Linda Kumar at 303-2534201.

We are continuing our cookbook sale at $5 each. They make great holiday and hostess gifts. If interested in purchasing one, contact Linda at 303-253-4201.

¡ DEMOCRATIC CLUB: The monthly meeting on Wednesday, May 8, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. will feature our City Councilwoman Amanda Sawyer. Invitations have also been extended to city experts on immigration and water quality. All are welcome to join us for dinner at El Gran Jardin Restaurant before the meeting at 5 p.m.

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

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

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

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

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

¡ 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.

¡ HIGH LINE CANAL CLUB is forming to enhance our enjoyment of the canal and support the nonprofit High Line Canal Conservancy's efforts to protect and improve this treasure. At our next meeting on Wednesday, May 15, at 6 p.m. in CENTERPOINT, representatives of the High Line Canal Conservancy will present an update on exciting plans for the WG portion of the canal. Author/photographer John Abramson will be on hand to personally sign copies of the hot-off-the-press, full-color coffee table book, “Colorado’s High Line Canal: A Portrait.” All WG residents are welcome to attend. If you are interested in purchasing the book, the cost is $45. Cash, checks and cards are accepted.

¡ LAPIDARY CLUB meets Friday mornings from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Rocks, gems, jewelry, bookends, cut/polish, and tumble. The lapidary shop is located off the alleyway by the outdoor pool. Drop by and meet others. Questions? Call Larry at 720256-3359.

¡ MARINE CORPS

LEAGUE

–WINDSOR MARINES/FRANK J. CARROLL & AUXILIARY: Tuesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Call Commandant Don Howell at 720-216-0993 or Barry Georgopulos at 303-360-6302 for more information. Once a Marine – Always a Marine.

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¡ MARINES LADIES AUXILIARY supports the Marine Corps, Marine families, Wounded Warriors, youth programs, scholarships, and various Marine and veteranrelated programs and activities. We are sure there are many eligible ladies (any Marine relation) in Windsor Gardens and would like to welcome you to join us as members of the extended Marine family. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Our next meeting is on Tuesday, May 14. Call Suzie Georgopulos at 720-717-5028 for more information. Semper Fidelis.

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

¡ OPTIMIST CLUB: Tuesday, May 21, from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Come and learn how the Optimists serve and support children in our local

community. If you'd like to join us for lunch, please contact Carol at 303-363-4113 or attend the meeting.

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

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

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

¡ PRIDE WINDSOR GARDENS: We are an LGBTQ+ group and our allies. If you would like to be added to our email list

or want more information, contact Dawn at Drsvamp2@aol.com or call/text 720-9371007.

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

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

¡ SIGN LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNERS GROUP meets on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the ALLPURPOSE ROOM. This group is currently on break for the month of May and will resume June 7.

¡ SINGLE CHRISTIAN WOMEN meet every third Saturday of the month at 3 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. For more

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information, contact Darnell Castleman at 720955-7558 or darnellcastleman@gmail.com.

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

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

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

¡ TORAH DISCUSSION CLUB meets every Thursday from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. We read and discuss the ancient Jewish Bible to better understand its meaning in today's society. Jewish and non-Jewish residents are invited.

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To join, please contact Nate Khodadad at 720989-5479.

¡ TRAVEL GROUP meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. We invite you to peek into travel around the world with us. Presentations by members have included Paris to Peru, Hawaii to Arizona, a river cruise on the Rhine, and RVing around the U.S. Members’ travel adventures from past and present are brought to life with pictures, stories and memorabilia. Stop by for some “travel talk.” Questions? Contact Coral at 720975-6702 at believecla@gmail.com.

¡ WARM HEARTS WARM

BABIES: Would you like to help make blankets and clothing for premature and newborn infants in crisis? All material and yarn will be furnished, or you can use your own stash. We meet on the second Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the SEWING ROOM. Limited seating. Contact Barbara at Ilove2sewbarb@gmail.com to get more information.

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

¡ WINDSOR COMMUNITY GARDENS CLUB: Do you have a passion for produce? A hankering for herbs? An affinity to flowers? Check out the Windsor

Community Gardens Club (WCGC)! We are a volunteer-led organic community garden club. The community gardens are popular, and even with 79 individual garden plots in two locations, you will most likely be placed on a waitlist to gain a four-year plot assignment. More information is on the WG website at the “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: Walk to music at your own pace every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 10:15 a.m. in the AUDITORIUM.

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

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

¡ WOOD CARVERS & CRAFTERS meet every Monday and Wednesday from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the ART ROOM. If you enjoy wood carving, wood burning, intarsia, scroll saw art, origami, leather crafting or carving, found art sculpting, steampunk art, crafting fishing flies and lures, or any other hands-on crafting, this group is for you! For more info, call Howard at 303-667-6000.

F A I T H G R O U P S & E V E N T S @ WG

¡ CATHOLIC MASS, FIRST FRIDAY: Mass is held on the first Friday at 9:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. All are welcome.

¡ CATHOLIC MASS, SUNDAY: Mass is held on Sundays in CENTERPOINT at 1 p.m.

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

¡ WINDSOR GARDENS CHURCH invites you to our Sunday morning service from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. All WG residents and friends are welcome. We continue to study the Gospel of

Mark on Mondays from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the BANQUET ROOM at the El Gran Jardin Restaurant. We look forward to meeting you very soon.

NEIGHBORHOO D CHURCH (1 MILE FROM WINDSOR GARDEN S )

South Fulton Street Church of Christ 1035 S Fulton St Denver CO 80247 10am Sundays / 6 pm Bible Study Wednesdays Phone: 303.364.1650 Website: sfultonstcoc.org

¡ DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS & EVENTS

− AGELESS GRACE – BODY AND BRAIN WORKOUT: Fridays, May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Schlessman Family Library, Virginia Room. The Ageless Grace program consists of 21 simple seated exercise tools designed for all ages and abilities. It is based on everyday movements that are natural and organic and focus on the healthy longevity of the body and brain. A handpicked playlist accompanies each session.

− TECH HELP: Mondays, May 6, 13 and 20, from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Ross-Cherry Creek Library, Floor 2, Community Room.

− ORIGAMI MASU BOXES: Wednesday, May 8, from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. RossCherry Creek Library, Beehive Community Space. Origami is a fun and relaxing activity that improves concentration, enhances hand/eye coordination and provides social interaction. We will make a simple yet fun and challenging masu box.

− MEMORY CAFE 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. Location: Virginia Village Library, Mead Community Room.

x Pioneer Music of the Mountain West Performance: Tuesday, May 14, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

x Flower Arrangements: Tuesday, May 21, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

x Last Note Singers Performance: Tuesday, May 28, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

¡ FAIRMOUNT HERITAGE FOUNDATION

For more information or to reserve a spot, go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/d/co--denver/ fairmount-heritage-foundation/. Fairmount Cemetary is located at 430 South Quebec Street, Denver, and Riverside Cemetery is at 5201 Brighton Boulevard, Denver.

− FAIRMOUNT VETERANS TOUR: Saturday, May 18, from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Meet your guide, Tom, at the Ivy Chapel for a tour of Fairmount's veterans. The tour is FREE.

− RIVERSIDE SUNDAY TOUR – CIVIL WAR VETERANS: Sunday, May 26, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Meet at the Riverside Office. Join your tour guide, Ray, for a walking

tour of Denver's oldest cemetery. FREE. Riverside has a "new entrance" on York Street.

¡ JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OFFERINGS

The JCC is located at 7350 S. Dahlia St., Denver, 303-399-2660. Some events require registration at the JCC website: https://www. jccdenver.org/events/. Please direct questions to Blair Becker at bbecker@jccdenver.com.

− CURRENT EVENTS & SCHMOOZE: May 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. FREE. No registration is required.

− MAHJ PLAY AT THE J: May 7, 14, 21, and 28 from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Wolf Room. Free/donation-based. Registration is required at the JCC website.

− SENIOR ARTS & CRAFTS: Wednesdays, May 8 and 22, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. We'll craft beautiful, handmade creations while listening to music and enjoying one another’s company. FREE. Register on the JCC website.

− MONTHLY BINGO: Thursday, May 9, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. FREE. Please register on the JCC website.

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

− TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT CLUB: Thursday, May 16, from 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Perlmutter Room. It is FREE, and there is no registration.

− SENIOR BOOK CLUB: “Metropolis” by B.A. Shapiro. Thursday, May 23, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Wolf Room. Free/donationbased. Please register on the JCC website.

¡ SENIOR PLANET TECH TALKS

All classes are in person at the Senior Planet Center in Lowry, 7585 E Academy Blvd. All classes are FREE, but registration is required by calling 720-328-0875.

− APPLE: Wednesdays, May 1, 8 and 15, and Mondays, May 6, 13 and 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

− ANDROID: Thursdays, May 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

− INTRODUCTION TO AI: Friday, May 3, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m.

− SENIOR PLANET ORIENTATION: Friday, May 3, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

− ONLINE DATING: Fridays, May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

− STREAMING: Fridays, May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

− DIGITAL DECLUTTERING: Fridays, May 3, 10, 17, 24 and 31, from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

− TRAVEL: Mondays, May 6, 13 and 20, from 12:45 p.m. to 1:45 p.m.

− CANVA OPEN LAB—LET’S CREATE TOGETHER: Mondays, May 6 and 13, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

− ONLINE SHOPPING: Friday, May 10, from 8 a.m. to 9 a.m.

− INTRODUCTION TO DIGITAL WALLETS: Friday, May 10, from 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

− INTRODUCTION TO ESTATE PLANNING: Tuesday, May 14, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m.

− USING FACEBOOK MARKETPLACE: Tuesday, May 21, from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.

¡ MUSEUM FREE DAYS: Many local museums offer FREE admission every month. Because free days are so popular, you are wise to reserve tickets in advance if the attraction has a timed entry policy. While admission is FREE, special exhibitions or other add-on activities may incur a fee. Dates and times may change; double-check before you visit.

− AURORA HISTORY MUSEUM: FREE every day (closed on Mondays). 15051 E. Alameda Parkway, Aurora. 303-739-6660.

− DENVER ART MUSEUM: Tuesday, May 14. 100 W. 14th Ave. Pkwy., Denver. 720913-0130.

− DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS: Sunday, June 2. 1007 York St., Denver. 720865-3500. Advance online reservation is required.

− DENVER MUSEUM OF NATURE & SCIENCE: Tuesday, June 4, free from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. 2001 Colorado Blvd., Denver. 303-370-6000.

− FOUR MILE HISTORIC PARK: Friday, May 24. 715 S. Forest St., Denver. 720-8650800.

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

− MUSEUM of CONTEMPORARY ART DENVER: Saturday, May 4. Admission is one cent on the first Saturday of each month. 1485 Delgany St., Denver, 303-2987554.

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.

A N N O U N C E M E N T S

¡ RTD GROCERY TRIPS: Two Thursday trips to King Soopers and Safeway.

Pickups at WG are at 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. The bus stops at the entrance on Clinton St., continues around to E. Center Ave., S. Alton Way, S. Clinton St., and then exits on E. Center Ave.

Bus returns for pickups at King Soopers at 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m.

Bus returns for pickups at Safeway at 11:20 a.m. and 12:20 p.m.

Bus fare is $1.50. Cash, RTD bus passes, tokens and free ride coupons are accepted.

¡ BAGELS AND BALLOTS: Enjoy free bagels, coffee and conversation with Leora Joseph, Denver District Attorney candidate, at 10 a.m., Thursday, May 16, in CENTERPOINT WEST.

¡ JEWELRY SALES & REPAIR in CENTERPOINT LOBBY on the second Thursday of the month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Vendor can place magnets on necklaces to make them easier to hook. Cash, checks and credit cards are accepted.

¡ STEPPING ON CLASS IS FULL:

This is a reminder that this is a 7-week course offered every Thursday. It began on April 4 and will continue until May 16, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST.

¡ WG REAL ESTATE TALKS with CAROL GUZMAN, YOUR CASTLE REAL ESTATE: Beginning May 3 and continuing every Friday in May between 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in the CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Learn about the trends, get insights on the local market, and discuss all things real estate in Windsor Gardens. Whether you’re a homeowner, a prospective buyer or just curious, stop by any time between 10 a.m. and noon. This is a discussion, not a presentation.

¡ ELDER LAW AND ESTATE PLANNING with CHERYL TOMANDELATORRE, ESQ. OF THE TOMAN LAW FIRM LLC: Monday, May 6, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. This seminar will focus on estate planning, including wills, trusts, living wills and powers of attorney. We will also discuss the probate process and ways to avoid probate.

¡ RTD SHOPPING TRIPS: Weekly Friday trips to Target and Walmart at the Town Center at Aurora.

Pickups at WG are at 9:40 a.m. The bus stops at the main entrance on Clinton St., continues around to E. Center Ave., S. Alton Way, and S. Clinton St., and then exits on E. Center Ave.

Bus returns for pickups at Target at 11:30 a.m. and Walmart at 11:45 a.m.

Bus fare is $1.50. Cash, RTD bus passes, tokens and free ride coupons are accepted.

¡ MASSAGE: Therapeutic, Swedish and deep tissue massage every Thursday by appointment only in the DENVER ROOM. The cost is $60 per hour. Call Zhanna at 720338-3821 to schedule an appointment.

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

¡ WATCH REPAIR SERVICES on the first Friday of the month. The next visit will be Friday, May 3, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Services include battery replacement and minor repairs.

¡ XFINITY EDUCATIONAL

TABLE: Wednesday, May 8, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. A sales specialist will answer questions about your account or services. Sign up for a 15-minute slot at the Activities Desk.

¡ DO YOU WANT TO SLEEP BETTER presented by SLEEP BETTER BREATHE BETTER DENVER: Monday, May 13, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. This is an educational presentation for people with sleep disorders, such as snoring, sleep apnea, and CPAP intolerance, who wish to improve their quality of life with a better night’s sleep. Sign up at the Activities Desk.

¡ EXTRA HELP PAYING YOUR PRESCRIPTIONS WORKSHOP: Tuesday, May 14, at 2 p.m. in the ALLPURPOSE ROOM. See if you qualify for extra help paying your prescriptions. There is no cost to apply, and it takes about 10 minutes to complete. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. For more information, contact David Stein, Medicare specialist, at 561-9290101. Refreshments will be served.

¡ WIG CURIOUS COURSE with BELLE VIA: Thursday, May 16, in the ALLPURPOSE ROOM. Wig Curious? Join a Belle Via Image Consultant for an hour of wig exploration, including wig types, sizes, styles

colors, care and more. See the latest styles and colors for spring and summer. Call Deb Johnson: 720-560-7696 to sign up. Sessions are for wig beginners are from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. or 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. A session for experienced wearers starts at 12:30 p.m. FREE Sign up now as space is limited.

¡ BASIC ESTATE PLANNING CLASS with GREGORY BEAL with the ASSOCIATION OF FINANCIAL EDUCATORS: Thursday, May 23, at 10 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. Most people make the mistake of believing that an estate plan is only necessary for the wealthy, but if you have any assets, property, or possessions, and if you don’t want the state to make the decisions for you, estate planning is essential.This class covers what you can do to ensure your assets are transferred to the right individuals. FREE to attend. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.

H E A L T H S C R E E N I N G S & S E

¡ ON-SITE EYE EXAMS by MILE HIGH SENIOR EYECARE Tuesday, May 21, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the DENVER ROOM. Reservations are required. (They are typically here on the third Tuesday of every other month.) They check for glaucoma, cataracts, diabetic retinopathy, macular degeneration and other eye diseases. Insurance is accepted except for Kaiser and Denver Health plans. Self-pay is $100. Glasses selection will be provided. Dr. Schuman will make appointments with those who sign up at the Activities Desk. Or email

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

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

¡ LOW VISION SUPPORT GROUP will meet in person on Monday, May 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the

drschuman@mheye.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

S U P P O R T

G R O U P S

ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Join in community with other residents experiencing low vision, vision loss, and blindness. Receive peer support and learn about skills, technology and resources for living with low vision from each other and guest speakers. Please feel free to bring a sharable snack!

Facilitated by Alexia Diaz, Beyond Vision Skills Trainer. One-on-one appointments are also available. 720-263-0429.

1 p.m., in the ASPEN ROOM. Reservations are required at 303-698-6496. Please check in no more than 5 minutes before your appointment. The cost for foot care is $55, which includes a foot assessment, sensation screening, toenails trimming, calluses/corns filing, medications review and blood pressure check. Fingernail cuts are also available for $15, and a blood pressure check is $5. Kaiser patients can call 303-698-6496 before their first visit to see if their plan qualifies them for free foot care.

¡ WG GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: Meets monthly on Thursdays from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Sharing our stories of loss can be the beginning of healing through grief. Together, we can support and help each other. Marily Charles, who has run many grief groups, facilitates the group. She brings deep caring and gentleness. Contact Marily at marily60@ gmail.com or 720-980-3953 if you have any questions or just need to talk.

Windsor Writers

Theme: LOST & FOUND

Growing….Slowly by Sandra Windsor

My coffee is steaming, my cinnamon toast is sweet, and the sun has risen to enlighten the majestic Rocky Mountains visible through my northwest windows. I savor these morning moments when my world is still quiet. It wasn’t always this way. Until five years ago, my normal would have begun with a jarring alarm, the smell of coffee brewing, a shower and dress appropriate, and off to join the traffic in my cute sports car. Eager to meet the challenges of the day. Pretty normal and routine for my life: always excited about meeting the next challenge. A sort of slaying dragons. I loved the fast pace; it fit the way I was wired.

That changed five years ago when Ray’s disabilities from his service in Vietnam began to manifest themselves, a detective story in itself. Initially, we thought his physical problems would improve, his failed back surgeries would somehow heal and we would continue to enjoy our years of travel, being active and not really changing much as we moved forward with Ray’s healing.

Time has brought more complications, an enlarged medical team and a VA decision that his many disabilities stemmed from his combat service in Vietnam. He was then awarded 100% total and permanent disability, which has meant stronger support. Denial is strong, however, and we continued to believe our old lives would return. We planned trips and canceled. We tried a road trip to prove to ourselves nothing had changed and learned that everything had changed. We made adjustments, had Ray’s bathroom remodeled, and obtained a new walker and other equipment from the VA. I ordered a recliner designed to move him to a standing position and removed trip obstacles in the house. We gave up classes, and Ray

stopped writing. The losses mounted. While Ray was losing mobility and cognition, I was losing myself. I was becoming someone I didn’t recognize. I was in a foreign world of caregiver, one for which I was ill-prepared. I was afraid of situations I didn’t know how to handle. I was angry; it wasn’t supposed to end this way. I cried over big mishaps and insignificant nothings. While our losses mounted, I found love and joy in small victories.

I still needed help, a direction and a program for family caregivers. A woman named Tatiana initially answered my call for information. She signed me up for the program, set me up for an interview, and emailed me six times with helpful information. I had found my first angel.

I became part of the Caregiver Book Club and attended several other classes via Zoom. I applied for a couple of programs for which we didn’t yet qualify. Once, in despair, after being denied, I reached back to my angel, and she was by my side with six more ideas and a new plan to get us more help. And so, the story continues, a day at a time.

I have lost parts of my husband that I cherished most. I have found a softer, even more loving man in the process. I have lost some of my fear and much of my anger.

I have found gratitude in small successes.

I have let go of unnecessary stuff and people.

I have found the most amazing new friends and support. I have left my old life of hurry, confusion and accomplishment.

I am finding healing silence and peace.

My Son Tom by Marilynn Reeves

I raised my son Tom on my own after his father and I went our separate ways back in 1969. Tom was a sweet, bright kid with a definite mind of his own. So smart, he started beating me at checkers from the age of three!

It broke my heart when I had to leave him in childcare during the work week, but during my free time, I took him with me just about everywhere I went. We were very close, my son and I, and I could write a book about all the good memories we shared over the years while he was growing up.

Tom was an excellent student. I never had to remind him to do his homework. Most of the time it was already done, and he made very good grades. But after graduating high school, he had no clear plan of what he wanted to do with the rest of his life. He tried a variety of jobs and career paths, but finally decided to go into business for himself as a computer applications consultant. He did so well he was able to move into an apartment of his own. That is, until 1992, when he asked if he could come back home and stay with me for a while. At age 26, he had been diagnosed with cancer. The kind of cancer that primarily affects young men.

After six months of chemo, during which time he lost all his hair –eyebrows included – and nine hours of surgery, he was finally declared cancer-free. But the chemo had a lasting effect on his system. He has suffered from arthritis, gout, and migraine headaches ever since. Then one day he met Mary, a strong, dynamic young woman who was ‘just what the doctor ordered’ to help him mend his wounded spirits.

She taught him a new and more joyful way of living, and continues to be his light and his rock to this day. They married in 1995, and in November of 1998, they were blessed with twin girls, Melony and Beth. And this past May, Melony gave birth to their first grandchild, a little boy named Carter.

But before he was born, about a year ago, their happiness suddenly came crashing down because Tom was again diagnosed with cancer. This time, it was Hotchkin’s Lymphoma, which can be fatal if not immediately treated. Tom started the ordeal of chemotherapy once again. They drilled a ‘port’ into his chest for easier insertion of the needle. But the last round he endured, they gave him something the nurses affectionately call the ‘Red Devil.’ A concoction so toxic they have to wear rubber gloves and hold it at arm’s length because even a single drop of that poison can cause severe burns to the skin! Imagine having that substance, which Tom described as ‘battery acid,’ flowing into your bloodstream, having entered a portal next to your heart. It darn near killed him! And after that horrendous treatment he vowed, Never again! He would rather die from cancer than from chemo.

He announced his decision to the family, and we were all standing by in fear that we could lose him, literally, any day now. But then the results from his latest test came back negative. My son is currently cancer-free! Once in a while, something, or someone, you thought you had lost forever, is returned to you. Oh, happy day! My son is going to live!

Windsor Writers

Theme: LOST & FOUND continued

Scatterbrained by

It all began several years ago when I started using a clutch purse due to a shoulder injury. I found myself caught up in my son’s very exciting victory at a basketball game. I did not realize that I left my purse in the stadium until I received a phone call from a very nice lady stating she had my purse. We drove many miles to retrieve it, and we offered a hefty reward that this very honorable family would not accept.

The next time, I was in a mad Christmas shopping frenzy at Penney’s in Aurora. I became quite distracted by the crowds. I inadvertently set my purse down with the bath towels. I realized my error within minutes. I quickly returned to the towel section, but my purse was gone. I was quite distressed as my purse was filled with $500 cash. I am not even Catholic, but not only did I pray to the Lord, but I also prayed to the Saint of Loss Items, Saint Anthony. This was all our Christmas money. What were we to do? I felt so hopeless as I inquired about my purse at Penney’s customer service. Fortunately, my prayers were answered, and a very honest clerk kept my purse safe. She stated it was against store policy for her to receive a reward for her good deed. We had a very blessed Christmas that year.

On one vacation at Las Vegas, I was in the restroom in a hurry to attend a Vegas show. Being my forgetful self, I put my wallet down and left it in the room. Again, I realized this within minutes and returned to the scene. A nice Hispanic cleaning woman retrieved my wallet. Everything was safe inside my wallet. I insisted that she accept a reward, but she would not accept it.

Cindy Peters

Once, I was inside Caesar’s Palace Mall. I was mesmerized by the tropical fish in their aquarium. It was surrounded by small children and parents. I sat down in astonishment as the famous baseball player Pete Rose was conducting a junket at a sports store right next to me. I yelled out encouragement to Pete to be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. To my surprise, he waved me over to have a conversation with him. I was so distracted that, once again, I left my wallet behind. I could not wait to find my husband and tell him about my conversation with this great baseball player. We were outside Caesar’s Palace in 120-degree heat when I realized that I had left my wallet.

I ran up to the closest security guard and frantically told him what had happened. I asked him to please call ahead to the information booth near the aquarium. This man was old and cranky, and he quipped, “This is Vegas lady, and you will never get it back.” I then proceeded to run back to the information desk. I was so relieved when a very nice lady handed me my wallet. However, while my driver’s license and credit cards were all there, I was missing cash. I was still relieved. Later that evening, as I was putting cash in my wallet, I noticed a lump. In the lump was all my cash. I figured some nice mother found it whom we could never thank.

I thanked the good Lord and Saint Anthony. What do they say about angels guarding drunks, small children, and fools?

Theme: MONKEY BUSINESS

A Dad’s Barrel Full of Monkey Business by Dennis Payton Knight

Do you remember when borrowing dad’s car for a date came grudgingly with the keys and the warning, “No monkey business!?” As if you’d know what to do if any was to be done, but that’s a different story.

Dad idioms encompass the entire scope of existence, like, and (speaking of monkeys) barrels full of them, getting bees in your bonnet, keeping your shirt on, holding your horses, eating like a horse, flogging a dead horse, waiting ‘til the cows come home, having a cow and smelling a rat.

In the 1950’s, when the freeway system first sprouted in Denver, dad was so frustrated with whizzing cars, clover-leafs, and missed exits that he accused mom of taking us on a damned wild goose chase. I wondered then if that expression involves chasing or being chased, but I’ve since been caught myself in plenty of goose chases, or chasings, all of them wild, and many in the assembly of my own collection of dad idioms.

Cock and bull stories, shooting the bull and getting your goat are commons entries in a dad’s vocabulary of colloquialisms. You need not run around like a headless chicken trying to get words organized, just get all your ducks in a row, and they’ll be there ready to quack on call.

Dinner time can be challenging in deciphering the dad. You’re either a bottomless pit or your eyes are too big for your belly. Carrots are

good for the eyes, kid, spinach too. But laugh at his jokes and you can go bananas and double your dessert with pie in the sky.

Dads are at their finest prattling through the intricacies of economic issues. Coming into money, the color of money, seeing the money, and being right on the money are all in his grasp, with the hope of someday feathering his nest with money enough to burn holes in his pocket, fragility, inflation, deflation, and fat chances aside.

There are things that get a dad’s goat, like barking up wrong trees and beating around bushes. He has tolerance neither for birdbrains nor harebrained schemes. You can without avail talk his arm off until you are blue in the face, bark up the wrong tree, squirm with ants in your pants and then, stomping out, despite his warning, the door will still hit you in the butt.

Has the cat got your tongue? Is it all Greek to you? If hitting the broad side of the barn is not your forte, or you’re dumb as a rock, you have a lose screw, your marbles are missing or your head is in the clouds, just chalk it off as part of your elementary, primary and higher education with a Minor in Living and a Major in Advanced Dadism, specializing in shooting the breeze, hot air and when pigs fly. And on that, with eight decades of schooling, I am well on my way to a PhD.

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.

C L A S S I F I E D S

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

GARAGE FOR SALE

GARAGE SPACE FOR SALE by owners. West of building 40, 645 S. Alton Way. Near street. Includes storage unit. Price: $29,000. Call Mark for details 303-916-9459.

HOMES WANTED

WINDSOR GARDENS RENTALS. The demand for rental units in Windsor Gardens is greater than ever! If you are an owner needing professional property management services at reasonable pricing or if you are a potential tenant in search of a rental unit call 303-808-0808 today to discuss opportunities and availability! Jane Doyle, Managing Broker, CharterWest Consulting, Inc.; Equal Housing Opportunity Brokerage. Windsor Gardens resident.

REAL ESTATE TRANSITION SPECIALISTS and Windsor Gardens Experts, Amy & Scott Grossman-Buy, Sell, Private Tours, $Cash for Properties. Know all your options. See ad on back page of this paper. 303-941-9436. www.tourwindsorgardens.com.

I’LL PURCHASE YOUR CONDO! Any condition. Quick close or take your time. Will assist with clean out. Chelsea Properties, LLC 470-306-2624.

ITEMS WANTED

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

COWBOY BOOTS MEN’S/WOMEN’S Wanted Alan 303-232-1212. WANTED TO BUY AMMO. Alan 303-232-1212.

SERVICES

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

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

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

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

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

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

DO YOU NEED TRANSPORTATION? DIA/Appts/Etc. Call Katherine (WGR) 303-725-9353.

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

SERVICES continued

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FACIALS–PATRICIA OF WG, Licensed Cosmetologist. Offering facials to the ladies of WG. Relax, Enjoy, and pamper yourself in the most comfortable facial chair in the city. Highest quality hypoallergenic products. Cleanse, tone, massage, mask, 60 min, 90 min. 720-556-8413.

TIDY UP PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZING Service. I can help you organize, declutter, downsize, and get paperwork in order. Over 10 years of experience. Call Pam 303-870-6481.

FOR ALL YOUR SEWING & ALTERATION needs, custom made and more. Please call Soledad 303-399-5513 (no texts). WG Resident. CAREGIVER AND HOUSEKEEPER. Alembrhan 720-400-1434.

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. Serving Windsor Gardens for 8 yrs Gabe Sande 720-338-7579

ATTORNEYS

Kirch, Rounds & Bowman PC

Estate Planning/Admin, Real Estate

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

COMPUTER SERVICES

Affordable Computer Repairs, Etc. Computers, laptops, i-Phones, i-Pads Tablets, VCRs, Roku, Errands, Etc. Monica 303-875-5837

In-Home Technology Assistance

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

ELECTRICAL SERVICES

Cassidy Electrical LLC

Licensed & Insured Honest, Reliable, Fair Brian 303-241-9265

Electricity Electrical Solutions LLC

Licensed & Insured Electrician Seniors-Veterans Discounts Chris 720-289-7724

FLOORING

Asgard Flooring

Hardwood, laminate, waterproof vinyl Insured, Windsor Gardens references. 720-461-9233 asgardflooring@hotmail.com

Sky Rise Carpet Cleaning LLC

A Full Restorative Carpet Cleaning Tile, Grout, Upholstery and Area rugs Adam Hursh 720-251-5194

HAULING

Anything Anytime Anywhere

Junk removal & Estate Clean out

50% Senior Discount Taddy 303-525-5421

Cut Rate Hauling

Providing Trash and Junk Removal Furniture, Appliances, Debris, Etc. Rueben 720-434-8042

Express Hauling Services

Appliances, Furniture. Total clean out Seniors/Veterans Discounts applied Vern 720-275-3709

Jenny’s Hauling

Junk hauling, extreme deep cleaning

Hoarder helper, organizer, and movers

Call 720-620-0055

Small World Hauling

Moving, Hauling, Packing

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

HEALTHCARE

D-Dental, Dr Dragana Strizak

496 S. Dayton St. Denver, CO 80247 303-360-5660

HOME CARE SERVICES

Affordable Experienced Care Giver Caring for Dementia patients

Grocery shopping, light housekeeping Zeina 720-364-8475 or 720-756-9397

Companionship and Services

WG Resident available for meal prep Errands, and more Carol 484-686-1351

Diamond Care, LLC

Personal Care Provider since 2004 Homemaker, Transportation Amy 720-317-7251

Elderlink Home Care, Inc.

Quality Companion Care Since 1988

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

Flexible and Reliable PC

Days or Overnights

25 Years’ Experience Jenny 720-620-0055

HOME CARE SERVICES continued

Kay Home Care Agency LLC

Exceptional care for loved ones

Personal In-home, and 24 hr. care

Call 720-500-7730

Love Care Inc

Over 20 years’ experience

Loving, caring, reliable Call Laurette or Mary 720-933-8683

Private Duty Caregiver

Very Affordable, Professional, Refs Can assist or relieve your caregiver. Judy 720-261-8062 or 720-200-0222

HOME REPAIR & REMODEL

4TB-LO LLC Tile Installation

Tile, Floors/walls/all. Wood Laminates

Vinyl Plank, Free Estimate, Insured Call Jeff 720-350-6999 WG References

AKAB, LLC

Kitchens, Bathrooms, Tile, Flooring

Plumbing, Painting, Full remodel Free Estimate Tom 720-662-2547

All Pro Construction

Grow your equity with quality const. Complete unit remodels Al 720-569-4195

Emerald Home Repair

Basic Home Repairs, Plumbing Electrical, etc. Windsor References Larry Dotterer 720-384-5806

Handyman Services

Plumbing, Electrical, Painting, etc. Free estimates, WG resident Call Dan at 303-913-2590

LANAI ENCLOSURES

All Pro Construction

Lanai enclosures, doors & windows Warranty, quality craftmanship Al 720-569-4195

Grande Vista, Inc.

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

Wholesale Windows LLC

Enclosed lanais, windows, and doors

Dependable and efficient Larry Summer 303-887-9960

MOVING SERVICES

Retirement Home Movers

2 Men $120 per Hr. 3 Men $160 per Hr. Open 7 Days a Week 8am-8pm John 720-975-3966

Small World Movers

21 Yrs. Experience-Licensed & Insured

2-Men & A Truck $120/hr 303-931-6135 www.smallworldmovers@us

PAINTING

Serenity Now Home Services LLC

Painting, Drywall repair, Clean-up

Locally Owned, Owner Operated Bob 720-621-7767

PET SERVICES

Fleur-de-lis-Kitty Care

Cat Care and Claw Trimming fleurkittycare@gmail.com Donna 720-532-1019

PLUMBING

Gres Plumbing

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

Word of Mouth Plumbing

Residential plumbing and repair

Same-day service Call us 720-329-0216

Wright, Wayne

Master Plumber Service and Repair

Kitchen+Bath, Balanced Shower Valves 303-344-2637

REAL ESTATE

Barlow, Chad HomeSmart

ChadBarlowHomeFinder.com 720-422-1979

Braun, Dan

Home Smart of Cherry Creek

Helping buy & sell in WG since 1993 303-883-5881

Brokers Guild Realtor Jere DeBacker Concierge Service Beginning to End Windsor Gardens Resident – Love it! 303-570-6243 (cell) jere@jeresppc.com

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

Grossman, Amy and Scott

See our Ad-Back Page of Windsor Life www.tourwindsorgardens.com 303-941-9436

Guzman, Carol , CNE, SRES

Your Castle Real Estate, Inc

See my tour ad in Windsor Life 303-929-3157 www.carolguzmanhomes.com

Ingebritson, Carolyn, SRES, Realtor

Your Castle Real Estate

Call about tours! 303-594-7696 carolyn@theperfectpairhome.com

Metro Brokers-Pete Withers Living and working in Windsor Gardens

Get top dollar for your condo. 303-881-7651

REAL ESTATE continued

Schoenecker & Co.

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

WINDOW CLEANING

Alfa Blinds, Blinds by Tomorrow At Alfa Blinds we Make, Install Repair & Clean Blinds by Tomorrow 303-366-9266, 60 S. Havana St, #612

Serenity Now Home Services LLC

Window Cleaning to Brighten Your Day Locally Owned, Owner Operated Bob 720-621-7767

WINDOW FASHION

Alfa Blinds, Blinds by Tomorrow

At Alfa Blinds we Make, Install Repair & Clean Blinds by Tomorrow 303-366-9266, 60 S. Havana St, #612

Master Blinds Services LLC

Sale, Repair, Clean Mobile Services 12445 E 39th Ave #306 303-518-4307

WINDOW INSTALLATION & REPAIR

Grande Vista, Inc.

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

MONTHLY TEAM TRIVIA

Want more trivia?

Join us for team-Trivia. Bring your own team or join a team on the third Friday of each month in CenterPoint from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Door prizes and light refreshments. Everyone is welcome!

The Grossman Team: Harper, Amy, & Scott