Remember the 1958 song “Summertime, Summertime” by Tom Jameson? Some parents at that time did not appreciate the lyrics of this popular song. Here’s a portion:
It's time to head straight for them hills It's time to live and have some thrills Come along and have a ball
A regular free-for-all
As we enjoy the remainder of the summer, I am thinking of some of the less pleasurable parts of the season, like insects and the heat.
Summer pests can be quite bothersome, but there are ways to keep them at bay.
• Remove Standing Water: Mosquitoes love stagnant water for breeding. Regularly empty flowerpots, pet dishes and other containers that collect or hold water.
• Use Fans: Point a fan in the direction of mosquitoes. The moving air will deter them, and it helps keep you comfortable.
• Essential Oils: To repel insects, try different essential oil combinations. Some options include peppermint, rosemary and eucalyptus lemon oils.
• Seal Cracks: Inspect your unit for cracks and gaps. Seal them to prevent ants, spiders and other pests from entering. An open lanai invites little critters. Ant traps are available to you in our WG administrative office.
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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:
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 Underground Garage Subcommittee
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 MEETINGS
Safety Q&A with Community Response
Wednesday, August 7, 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Auditorium
Donuts with Donna Thursday, August 22, 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in CenterPoint
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Auditing Committee Thursday, August 8, 9 a.m. In person in the Colorado Room
Board Election Committee Tuesday, August 6, 10 a.m.
The WG offices will close at 11:30 a.m. for the day. On-call maintenance, the golf department, and community response will operate as normal.
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.
Patricia (Patty) Ines Gamboa Rios
Patricia (Patty) Ines Gamboa Rios was born on February 2, 1949, in lquique, Chile. In her early years, she moved to Santiago, where she finished school. After her graduation, she moved to La Serena to study nursing.
She married Roberto Enrique Zabalaga Catalan and made her home in Pirque where there was always laughter, music, teatime and games. She enjoyed gardening, growing flowers and fruit trees. She loved this so much she had a greenhouse built on her property and opened a nursery with Roberto.
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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
Dedicated Service of Board and Committee Members
I am writing to express my heartfelt commendation for the dedicated service provided by our HOA board and committee members at Windsor Gardens over this past year. Their tireless efforts have not only maintained but also enriched our community, and their contributions deserve our deepest gratitude.
In reflecting upon their work, I am struck by the irony that Windsor Gardens was once a dairy farm. Today, our board and committee members carry on the legacy of farming in a metaphorical sense. Just as farmers plant seeds with hope and dedication, our board and committee members sow the seeds of numerous ideas and services within our community. These seeds of effort and innovation are carefully nurtured, even though they are aware that not all will find fertile ground.
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Candidates Needed for Two Positions on the 2025 WG Board of Directors
Potential Candidates Need to Submit Forms, Resume and Photo by August 23
BOARD CANDIDATE NOMINATION PERIOD
The board candidate nomination period is July 31 through August 23, 2024. Nomination petitions and consent forms will be available beginning July 30 at the candidate information sessions and in the administration office. Please return the completed nomination forms to the administration office. The deadline for submitting the forms is Friday, August 23, 4:30 p.m.
Candidates also must provide a resume and a photo to the office on or before August 23, 4:30 p.m. You may provide your own highresolution photo, or the administration office can take a photo. Candidate resumes and photos will be published in Windsor Life.
WG Board of Directors Election Schedule
CANDIDATE NOMINATION PERIOD
July 31 through August 23, 4:30 p.m.
Candidates may turn in their completed nomination petition, consent forms, candidate resume and photo to the WGA office. The deadline for all items is 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 23. For candidate photos, the administrative office staff will take the photo or candidates may provide their own.
ICE CREAM SOCIAL TO MEET THE CANDIDATES
September 5, 6 p.m., WG Auditorium
The community is invited to meet the candidates at an ice cream social in the auditorium. This is a casual event and an opportunity for owners to meet the candidates and current board members, ask questions and enjoy an ice cream treat. Candidates will briefly introduce themselves and then visit tables to socialize with residents. To ensure each table is visited, a timer will be set to tell candidates when it is time to move to the next table. Door prizes and refreshments provided.
ELECTION NOTIFICATION
September 16
The official notification of the board election will be initiated via a mailing and the association will begin the process for electronic voting.
MEET THE CANDIDATES DURING THE BRC MEETING
September 18, 3 p.m., CenterPoint
A formal Meet the Candidates event will occur during the BRC meeting on Wednesday, September 18, at 3 p.m. in CenterPoint. Door prizes and refreshments provided.
BOARD CANDIDATES INVITED TO ATTEND UPCOMING BOARD MEETINGS
August 21, 9:30 a.m., Colorado Room
September 25, 9:30 a.m., Colorado Room
ELECTRONIC VOTING
September 25, 4:30 p.m., through October 9, 4:30 p.m., Voting for the board positions will take place September 25, 4:30 p.m., through October 9, 4:30 p.m., via an electronic voting system.
CERTIFICATION OF THE ELECTION RESULTS
October 10, 9:30 a.m.
Board meeting with the election committee in attendance to certify the results of the board election. Immediately following certification of the results, all candidates will be notified and a copy of the results will be posted at the community center.
Election Volunteers Needed
Volunteers are needed to assist residents with electronic voting using tablets in CenterPoint. Volunteers will work shifts in CenterPoint during the voting period, from September 26 through October 9, including the weekends. If you are interested in volunteering, please let the administration office know at 303-364-7485.
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• Natural Repellents: Fresh rosemary may scare off mosquitoes. Clove oil can be used indoors to repel ants, cockroaches and more. A few years ago, I was at a restaurant in New Mexico, and they kept a bowl of cloves and sliced lemons on tables to repel flies. One resident sprays her lanai with cinnamon water to repel bats.
The temperatures are very high this summer, and it’s important to stay hydrated. One recommendation is to drink eight cups of water per day. We can use a reusable bottle that can be refilled easily during the day. Some water-dense fruits and vegetables are made up of over 50% water. Watermelon, grapes, oranges, pineapples and other fruits are high in water content. We can limit alcohol and caffeine as they have been known to dehydrate a person.
When possible, get out of the sun and into a cool place. Lie down and rest when you feel fatigued. Shower, bathe or sponge off with cool water after you have been outside for a period. Limit outdoor activities to cooler morning and evening hours.
Don’t forget sunscreen is your friend unless you have a reaction to it. Wear light-colored, loose-fitting clothing made from breathable fabrics like cotton or linen, and do not forget accessories like sunglasses and my favorite, a wide-brimmed hat.
Close windows and curtains during the hottest part of the day. Turning your blinds upward will also help keep the heat out of your unit.
These are just a few ideas, and it is always a pleasure to hear your thoughts on ways to better enjoy this time of the year.
WG Board in Motion
At their regular board meeting on July 24, 2024, the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors approved the following:
• Finance Committee motions:
- Motion to transfer $379,019.25 to the capital reserve account.
- Motion to transfer $180,503.84 to the tax reserve account.
- Motion to transfer $196,204.60 to the capital reserve account. (This transfer represents the July insurance loan payment from the operating account.)
• Long-Range Planning and Innovation Committee motions:
- Motion to not move forward with Verizon for a cellular network and to explore other options.
- Motion to complete the contract termination with Verizon and then move forward with negotiations with Vero for fiber installation.
• Policy Committee motion to publish the proposed new Community Center and Amenities Policy in Windsor Life.
• Motion to adopt the revised Exterior Holiday Decoration Displays by Residential Buildings Policy.
• Motion to adopt the new Holiday Decorations Displayed in the Community Center, Auditorium, Exterior Common Elements, and Offices Policy.
• Motion to allow Davey Tree to film a Save a Tree educational training film on Windsor Gardens property.
• Motion to accept the resignation of Elaine Wilson from the Revenue Exploration Committee.
• Motion to accept the resignation of Pauline Galvez as the Building 53 Representative.
• Motion to accept the resignation of Lauri Bursnall as the Alternate Building 5 Representative.
• Motion to approve the appointment of Patricia Mandilas as the Alternate Building 5 Representative.
• Motion to accept the resignation of Jerry Powers as the Zone 3 Representative.
• Motion to add no smoking/no vaping adhesive signage to the benches in the community.
During executive session on July 24, 2024, the board approved proceeding with a judicial foreclosure on a delinquent account.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS
Policy Committee Tuesday, August 13, 10 a.m.
Meeting ID: 830 7292 8518 Passcode: 193719
Public Relations Committee Thursday, August 1, 9:30 a.m.
Meeting ID: 869 0922 8064 Passcode: 239569
IN REMEMBRANCE
Patty moved to the United States in 2006. She dedicated herself to caring for her ill husband, who passed away in 2014. She loved her grandchildren and spent a lot of time caring for them and teaching them Spanish and good manners.
Patty moved into building 2 in Windsor Gardens in May 2020, where she continued caring for her youngest granddaughters many weekdays. Residents who came to know her were blessed with her friendship, Spanish/English practice, cakes and cookies and teatime conversations. She loved the Christmas season and
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Revenue Exploration Ad Hoc Committee Thur., August 8, 2 p.m. Meeting ID: 874 1284 7189 Passcode: 592070
always had a large tree decorated with many ornaments collected over the years.
She became ill in the fall of 2023 and was placed in hospice at her oldest daughter's home in May 2024, passing away shortly thereafter surrounded by her children and grandchildren. She and her husband's ashes will be returned to Chili for burial by her family. Patty is survived by three children, three siblings and her grandchildren.
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Some of these seeds will thrive immediately, leading to visible and immediate improvements. Others may take time to grow, requiring patience and ongoing care before their benefits become apparent. This reality underscores an essential truth: the day you plant the seed is not the day you harvest the fruit.
As a community, we must remain patient and hopeful. We should support our board and committee members as they continue to cultivate a vibrant and flourishing Windsor Gardens. Their vision and dedication lay the groundwork for a future where all seeds have the potential to grow and bear fruit, enriching our community for years to come.
Let us extend our sincere thanks to these modern-day farmers of Windsor Gardens. Their commitment to service and the betterment of our community is invaluable, and we look forward to the continued growth and success of their efforts.
Mark Euler
Thank You
I am writing this letter of thanks to express my gratitude to Carol Redd, our receptionist in the administration building.
Recently, I was struggling to walk out of the restroom by the auditorium due to an acute attack of vertigo. Carol immediately saw that I needed help and proceeded to get me to a safe place where I could wait for my husband to walk me back into the auditorium.
Thank you, Carol, for being such a kind human being. You are always welcoming and helpful and your assistance the other day was so appreciated. We are very lucky to have you here in Windsor Gardens.
Yvette Claeys
Evening Creatives Invited
You are invited to share your talents and interests in an easy-going gathering of neighbors. An open mic, show-and-tell format will allow talents of all sorts to be explored and supported. Everything from embroidery and harmonica to stories and poetry are welcome. Bring your positive attitude. Bring your open mind. Drop by the AllPurpose Room, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., Wednesdays. The fun begins on August 21. For more information, email 2024creatives@gmail.com
Eydie McDaniel
Proposed New Community Center and Amenities Policy
The below proposed new community center and amenities policy will be voted on by the WG Board of Directors on August 21, 2024. If you have questions or comments about the proposed new policy, please email them to board@wgamail.com or mail a letter to 595 S. Clinton Street, Denver, CO 80247. Letters may be dropped off at the association office. Please submit comments by August 20, 2024.
COMMUNITY CENTER & AMENITIES
The Windsor Gardens Association (WGA) has community center facilities and amenities that were designed for the primary use of the association and its residents. This policy exists to define the community amenities and outline procedures for use.
The authority for the adoption of this policy is granted by the Declaration for Windsor Gardens Association, Article 5, Section 5.16, Rules and Regulations.
COMMUNITY
CENTER:
The Community Center is comprised of the Auditorium and CenterPoint buildings at 595 and 597 S. Clinton St. and open daily from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Within these buildings, there are various classrooms, meeting spaces and amenities:
CENTERPOINT
Activities Desk
All Purpose Room
Art Room
Billiards Room
Card Room
CenterPoint East Room
CenterPoint Lobby
CenterPoint West Room (w/ Kitchen)
Gazebos & Electric Grills
Glass/Ceramics Room
Golf Shop
Aspen Room
Auditorium
Auditorium Lobby
Indoor Pool, Dry Saunas & Therapy Pool
Lapidary Shop
Library
Locker/Shower Rooms
Outdoor Games
Outdoor Pool Restaurant
Sewing Room
TV Room Woodshop
AUDITORIUM
Auditorium Kitchen
Colorado Room
Auditorium Dressing Rooms
Denver Room Fitness Center
RULES, REGULATIONS & PROCEDURES:
1. ACTIVITIES DESK
The Activities Desk is the reception desk in the CenterPoint Lobby where a volunteer or staff assists residents in signing up or purchasing tickets for events and activities. Near the Activities Desk, individuals will also find a laundry card machine to purchase or reload laundry cards. Additionally, there is a copy machine available for making black & white or colored copies priced per copy, and with free scan-to-email.
2. ACCESS TO FACILITIES
To access the swimming pool areas, locker/shower rooms, and fitness center, a resident activities card/ID badge is required to unlock the door. Additionally, some community center rooms and facilities remain locked during the day. For access, residents may seek assistance from the Activities staff, or they may purchase keys for the desired rooms from the Activities Office.
3. BILLIARDS
ROOM
The Billiard Room is located on the 2nd floor of the CenterPoint building and contains multiple billiards tables and a snooker
table. Play is first come, first served. Cues (sticks), chalk and balls are available in the room. Billiards lockers are available to rent through the Activities Office for a small annual fee. No one under the age of 17 is permitted to play. All guests must be accompanied by a WG resident at all times.
4. DECORATIONS
The Community Center is decorated by a third-party, contracted designer with advisement from the Architectural Review Committee (ARC). Holiday decorations are purchased by the association and displayed by resident volunteers. See the Holiday Decorations Displayed in the Community Center, Auditorium, Exterior Common Elements, and Offices policy for more information.
5. DONATED ITEMS
The Activities Office will not accept donated items intended for the Community Center, Library, Classes or Clubs. This includes but is not limited to: books of any kind, movies/DVDs/CDs, decorations, holiday décor, furniture, technology, or equipment.
6. FITNESS CENTER
The Fitness Center is accessible to residents 24/7 with their activities card/ID badge, except during the weekly cleaning times on Tuesdays and Fridays from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. At the discretion of the Windsor Gardens Association staff, the Fitness Center may be closed at any time, or machines marked “out of order” due to unfavorable or unsafe conditions that might endanger patrons, as well as in cases of mechanical failure, unsanitary conditions, or other unforeseen circumstances. The Fitness Center holds a diverse collection of cardio and strength machines. Use of equipment is at your own risk. For assistance with health and safety concerns, an Emergency Phone is available at the center of the room and will ring directly to Community Response. In the event of a lifethreatening emergency or crime in progress, call 9-1-1 on a personal phone. Lockers are available for long-term rental and day-of use. Televisions are equipped for headphone connections on many of the machines. It is proper etiquette to keep noise and conversations to a minimum in the fitness center. Relocate conversations or phone calls to the fitness center lobby, and listen to music or electronic devices only through headphones to avoid disrupting others. Disinfectant wipes are available throughout the fitness center. Machines should be wiped down after each use. Fitness Equipment instruction is offered throughout the month. Days and times are published in the monthly Windsor Life newspaper and posted in the Fitness Center. Equipment malfunctions or items needing repair should be reported to the Activities Office or by submitting a work order. Personal Trainers, care givers and guests with a temporary activities card are permitted in the Fitness Center when accompanied by a resident. The Fitness Center lobby houses helpful administrative forms accessible outside of normal business hours, as well as a machine for purchasing or re-loading laundry cards. No pets are permitted in the fitness center.
7. FLYERS & BULLETIN BOARDS
Flyers and Bulletin Boards in the CenterPoint and Auditorium buildings are managed by the Activities Office staff. Solicitation CCTR AND AMENITIES POLICY continued on page 7
materials may not be left in the community center lobbies or hung on the bulletin boards or elsewhere without prior permission from the Activities Office staff and in accordance with the Solicitations and Bulletin Boards policies. Community bulletin boards are maintained in the Community Center for the purpose of communicating notices and events to the residents in the community. Such notices include postings made by residents for the sale and rental of personal property located within Windsor Gardens. Such notices should be published on a 3x5 notecard and will be posted for 30 days through the Activities Office. A limited number of Business Flyer slots are available for rental through the Activities Office for displaying commercial flyers and handouts.
8. FOOD & BEVERAGES
Food and beverages are permitted throughout the community center, with the exception of the Billiards Room, Fitness Center, Library, and limitations specific to the indoor and outdoor pool areas. However, bottled water in a non-glass container is always permitted. For more information regarding specific community center spaces and their permissions for food and beverages, refer to signage posted in the space.
Food and beverage services are most appropriate in the Centerpoint West Room and Auditorium with access to the attached kitchens but can be accommodated in other meeting rooms where a sink is closely accessible. The CenterPoint and Auditorium kitchens are not catering kitchens, but available for reheating and staging food only.
Residents may hire a caterer of their choice if the chosen caterer meets the insurance requirements outlined in the association’s Caterers Policy. Residents may host or sponsor events and provide the food themselves or purchase “fast food” without needing to provide the specified insurance certificates.
The restaurant lessee holds the liquor license for the Windsor Gardens Community Center property, including the Outdoor Pool, Gazebos, parking lot and Golf Course, and as such, only the licensor may sell or furnish alcoholic beverages for their licensed areas. In a situation where there is not a current restaurant lessee at Windsor Gardens, no alcohol is allowed in or around the Community Center property. Outside alcohol is always prohibited.
9. GAZEBOS, GRILLS & OUTDOOR GAMES
Picnic pavilion Gazebos (3) are located outside between the outdoor pool area and the Auditorium. Each gazebo section can seat up to 48 people. The gazebos are available for use by residents on a first come, first served basis when not otherwise reserved. Residents may reserve the Gazebos for free through the Activities Office. Keys to the electric grills are also available to check out in exchange for a refundable damage deposit from the Activities Office. Areas to play outdoor games such as shuffleboard, corn hole, bocce ball and horseshoes are also located outside the perimeter of the Gazebos and outdoor pool area. Game supplies to play shuffleboard, corn hole, and bocce ball can be borrowed from the Activities Office.
10. LAPIDARY
The Lapidary workshop is located off the alleyway by the outdoor pool, and intended for cutting, polishing, and tumbling rocks and gems for hobby work. Residents must purchase a key from the Activities Office for access outside of club/group times. All residents should include their name on the sign-in sheet upon entry. Use of the equipment is at your own risk. The association is acting
only as a facilities provider and assumes no liability for injury, damage, loss or accident caused through the acts or defaults of any participant, or from any negligence.
11. LIBRARY
The community library is located on the 2nd floor of the CenterPoint building and is open 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. New books and movies are located in the glass cases and include titles from the bestseller lists. Glass case items can be checked out with volunteers Monday through Friday between 12:30 p.m. and 3 p.m., excluding holidays. The open shelves hold an extensive selection of books that residents may borrow anytime during the day using the honor system. Books are expected to be returned within 3 weeks. Donated items are not accepted, unless specifically requested, and aside from contributions to the Windsor Gardens resident author’s collection.
12. LOBBIES
The CenterPoint and Auditorium lobbies are intended for residents to meet, gather, and/or wait for activities to begin. Entrance tables in the CenterPoint lobby can be rented by vendors or clubs/ groups for promotional purposes through the Activities Office. The CenterPoint lobby is equipped with couches and tables for residents to mingle and for small card or board game groups. All lobby spaces are first come, first served.
13. LOCKERS
Lockers are available in the Fitness Center, Pool Shower Rooms, Woodshop and Billiards Room. A portion of the lockers in the Fitness Center and Pool Shower Rooms are reserved for long-term resident rental, while others are for day-of use only. Lockers in the Woodshop and Billiards are all for long-term resident rental. Please inquire with the Activities Office regarding locker rentals. In many cases, locker rentals are assigned from a waitlist. An annual rental fee will apply.
14. ROOM USE
Rooms and facilities within the community center should be used safely, respectfully, and in accordance with the intended use of the space. Exclusive use of a room requires a reservation scheduled through the Activities Office with a signed contract, per the Community Facilities Rental & Use Policy. Room rental fee, janitorial overtime fee, and damage deposit may apply. Not all community center rooms and facilities are available for exclusive use. Refer to the Community Facilities Rental and Use Policy for more information.
15. SWIMMING POOLS, SAUNAS & THERAPY POOL
There are no lifeguards on duty for the entirety of the indoor pool operating hours, and for the majority of the outdoor pool operating hours. Use of the facilities is at your own risk. Appropriate swim attire must be worn at all times, and a shower must be taken at the Windsor Gardens facility before entering the pools. No jewelry should be worn in the pools. No pets are allowed in the pools and surrounding areas. No food or beverages are permitted within 5 feet of all pools or saunas. No glass containers are permitted in the pool areas. All outside alcohol is prohibited. The pools and surrounding areas may be closed at any time due to unfavorable or unsafe conditions that might endanger patrons, as well as in cases of mechanical failure, drastic weather changes, or other unforeseen circumstances. In the event of an emergency, dial 911 & then call Community Response at 303-364-4924. The red phone in the Indoor Pool hallway directly calls Community Response.
Extended access from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. is permitted for those residents who have a swimming pool release form on file with the administration office; otherwise, pool access is from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with the exception of closures for cleaning. For a complete list of pool rules and hours of operation, visit the Windsor Gardens website. Copies can also be found outside of the Activities Office.
a. INDOOR POOL
The Indoor Pool facilities are for the exclusive use of Windsor Gardens residents. Guests are not permitted, with the exception of a physical therapist accompanying a resident for their exercises. The indoor pool undergoes a weekly closure for cleaning and maintenance. The indoor pool area is closed on Mondays from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and all-day Thursdays (closure begins Wednesdays at 4 p.m. to re-open Fridays at 6 a.m.) for weekly cleaning and maintenance. The indoor pool is maintained at an average temperature of 86-88 degrees, and therapy pool at an average temperature of 102-104 degrees.
b.
OUTDOOR POOL
The outdoor pool season is established as the Friday before Memorial Day through the 15th of September, regardless of forecasted outdoor temperatures after this date. This timeline for season-end allows for closure preparations prior to dramatic temperature shifts that affect the pool’s overall health and permits staff to prepare for the fall and winter needs of the community.
Guests are permitted at the outdoor pool for a small fee. Guests are defined as those persons not possessing an activities card/ ID badge but who are invited and accompanied by a resident at all times. Residents are limited to 4 guests per visit and are responsible for the actions of their guests. Guests under the age of 17 are only permitted to swim during designated “child swim hours” when a lifeguard is on duty. Guests 17 years of age and older, accompanied by a resident, may use the pool during regular hours.
During the season, the outdoor pool is closed daily for cleaning, maintenance, and/or mowing from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., prior to the scheduled child swim hours. The outdoor pool is maintained at an average temperature of 86-88 degrees.
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SAUNAS & THERAPY POOL
The Men’s and Women’s saunas are DRY saunas. Do not pour water on the heating elements or rocks. Residents should check with their physician before using the sauna or therapy pool. Do not exceed the physician’s recommended time for use and be sure to properly hydrate before and after. Exit immediately if uncomfortable, dizzy or sleepy. Call Community Response for Medical Assistance: 303-364-4924. Let the sauna and therapy pool timers naturally time out. Do not force the timers off.
16. TV ROOM
The TV Room is available off the CenterPoint Lobby during the Community Center operating hours. The TV Room has access to Dish Network Channels. While it may be used on a first come, first served basis, the association encourages residents to share the space so that all residents may enjoy this amenity.
17. WOODSHOP
Only authorized residents who have signed a waiver and purchased a key from the Activities Office may enter or use the woodshop.
No guests are permitted. The woodshop is located along the south side of CenterPoint on the path that connects the parking lot to the golf course and remains locked at all times. The woodshop is for hobby work only, and no commercial work is permitted. Use of the equipment is at your own risk. The association is acting only as a facilities provider and assumes no liability for injury, damage, loss or accident caused through the acts or defaults of any participant, or from any negligence. Residents must clean up after themselves and empty saw dust bins before leaving. All repairs and blade replacements need to be done by the association’s maintenance. Report any equipment malfunctions or items that need repair to the Activities Office or by submitting a work order.
USE POLICIES:
1. Use of community center rooms, amenities, and equipment is at your own risk. The association is acting only as a facilities provider and assumes no liability for injury, damage, loss or accident caused through the acts or defaults of any participant, or from any negligence.
2. Smoking is prohibited within all common areas in public and private buildings within Windsor Gardens. Community Center common areas include, but are not limited to all rooms in the Auditorium building, CenterPoint building, Restaurant and Bar, association parking lots, golf course, gazebos, and outdoor pool area.
3. Resident Activities Cards/ID badges and any purchased room keys to access locked Community Center rooms and amenities should never be shared or given to non-residents to use.
4. The WGA Activities Staff, Administration and/or Community Response personnel have the ultimate authority to enforce all rules and policies.
5. All accidents, injuries, or damage to Association property that occurs within the Community Center and its grounds must be reported to WGA Community Response and the Activities Director immediately.
6. The Association reserves the right to limit occupancy or close any room or facility in the community center when it is necessary to do so for repairs, weather, or potential risks to person or property.
7. Guests, where permitted, must be accompanied by a WG resident at all times. Children under the age of 17 should be supervised and prevented from running, screaming, or otherwise causing disruption to the peaceful enjoyment of the community center facilities as much is reasonably possible.
8. Animals are not permitted in any part of the community center, including the swimming pools and surrounding area, with the exception of the gazebos. If you have a service or support animal, review the association’s Reasonable Accommodation policy or contact the administrative office for assistance.
LIABILITY FOR LOSSES & DAMAGE:
1. Clubs, groups and individuals who choose to store personal property in any closet, locker, or storage space within the community center do so at their own risk.
2. The Windsor Gardens Association, its employees, and representatives are not responsible for the loss, theft, or damage of personal property of any kind.
3. Unclaimed items will be held in the Community Center office for a reasonable length of time, after which they may be discarded or donated to charity.
From the General Manager
ELECTRONIC VOTING FOR THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ELECTION
General Manager
Rebecca Zazueta
The electronic ballot vote for the 2024 board election will be conducted by Vote.now. The association partnered with Vote.now in 2023 for electronic voting on three proposed declaration amendments and the board election.
For the February 2024 budget ratification vote, we attempted to switch electronic voting platforms to Pilera. It turned out to be more complicated than we hoped it would be. Pilera is our communication software that is used daily to send messages to residents by email, text or phone. With an owner database already in place and used every day, it seemed to be a convenient way to conduct the electronic ballot vote, and the cost to do so was approximately fifty percent less than Vote.now. Unfortunately, we found out the hard way that the Pilera voting platform was not as sophisticated as Vote.now and it left many of our owners frustrated by the complicated login process and the multiple steps needed to complete a simple ballot.
While we continue to work with the software developers for Pilera, who remain interested in providing a seamless voting platform for Windsor Gardens, a decision has been made to return to Vote.
now for the upcoming board election ballot vote. Per current state law, the notification of the ballot vote must be sent to all owners of record by postal mail. This year’s mailing will be sent from out of state by Vote.now during the week of September 16. This will be followed by an email notification from Vote.now to all owners with an email address on file with the association the evening of September 25 when the voting period begins. The emails will be sent in batches, rather than all at once, so owners may receive the email at different times.
The email notification will repeat the voting instructions included in the mailing and direct owners to the voting platform online. Vote. now also offers voting by phone and paper ballot for owners who are not computer savvy. To ensure that all owners have access to voting, volunteers will also be on standby in CenterPoint during the voting period to help owners with electronic ballots or paper ballots. The schedule for in-person voting will be published in the September Windsor Life.
Participating in association ballot votes is one of the main powers and responsibilities of owners. By participating in this board election, you help determine who will make important community decisions for Windsor Gardens on your behalf. With the click of a few buttons, your voice can be heard. Please plan to vote!
HOLIDAY DECORATING POLICIES ADOPTED BY THE BOARD
Over the last several years, the association has worked through various concerns regarding holiday decorations in the buildings as well as the common areas of the community. For example, a few years ago, we received a concern about the display of Pilgrims and Native Americans in a building lobby during the Thanksgiving holiday. There have been additional issues with Santa Claus figurines inside and outside the buildings. One building had a military Santa that caused controversy. Another building purchased a black Santa figurine, hoping to add African American décor, but Kwanzaa decorations had been requested.
To bring awareness to the community, a diversity and inclusion statement was added to the holiday decorating policy in 2021. It states:
DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION STATEMENT REGARDING HOLIDAY DECORATING
Intolerance and misunderstandings can arise during the winter holiday season because of the numerous religious and cultural traditions that are important to people. While it is a time of celebration, it is also a time to be mindful and respectful of the rich and diverse cultures and beliefs that are present within our community.
It is the association’s desire to respect and celebrate diversity and inclusion during the holiday season. The association encourages neighbors to strengthen connections with one another by learning about the different traditions and beliefs that are celebrated in each building. Please support the wonderful cultures that are found within Windsor Gardens by creating holiday displays that celebrate diversity, inclusion, and kindness to one another.
This message has been heard and supported by many residents; however, it has not fully addressed the concerns that the association is presented with each year. This past holiday season,
the association received a complaint from a building because there were no Hannukah decorations inside or outside of the building. When Hanukkah decorations were added, there were concerns about when the decorations should be removed, either following the end of Hannukah or no later than February 28 which is in accordance with the association’s policy and when all other decorations must be removed. Also, there was a concern about the decorations in CenterPoint, which included white Santa Claus decorations, but no black Santa Claus.
The 2024 Windsor Gardens Policy Committee spent the first half of the year reviewing these holiday decoration concerns, discussing how to address them within policy, and ultimately deciding to focus on exterior holiday decoration displays by residential buildings and the holiday decorations displayed by the association. The discussion was thorough and intensive with spirited conversations and research on what is considered a neutral holiday decoration and if neutral is the right approach for holiday décor. The committee's work resulted in two policies, a revised policy concerning exterior building holiday decorations and a new policy concerning holiday decorations displayed by the association and staff, published in the July Windsor Life for owners to comment on before board adoption. No owner comments were received, and both policies were adopted at the July board meeting. Copies of the policies are available on the association’s website by clicking on the resource center tab and clicking on the policies folder.
The tradition of decorating during the holiday season has existed since the inception of the Windsor Gardens community, and the goal is for this wonderful tradition to stand the test of time and continue forward for all current and future residents of Windsor Gardens to be proud of. I believe this can be accomplished by ensuring that there is annual communication and planning for opportunities to include religious and cultural traditions celebrated
From the General Manager continued
HOLIDAY DECORATING POLICIES
within each building’s holiday displays. And while it may not always be possible to include what everyone wants due to lack of participation, time and funds to purchase new decorations, the conversation itself may be the bridge we need as a community to celebrate one another, and all that the holiday season has to offer.
Multicultural Festival at WG
On August 29 the association will hold its first ever multicultural festival for residents – a community gathering that will provide
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROJECTS
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entertainment, education and tasty treats from many cultures and religious backgrounds. In response to requests, information and examples of decorations used to celebrate Hanukkah and Kwanzaa will be included in the festival planning. The multicultural festival is an opportunity to celebrate, learn about and experience one another. I hope to see you there!
MAINTENANCE & GROUNDS UPDATES
Underground Garages Project: Work continues for underground garage 24, and backfill is scheduled for building 60.
The area in front of building 80 was backfilled, and we are working on the restoration of that area. Drain mats were installed, along with new sprinklers. The drain mats will allow the water to drain without getting trapped on the deck.
The new post-tension cables are wrapped in layers of plastic with waterproof tape. The original ones were wrapped in newspaper and became corroded over time.
The old and new cable lines for Comcast continue to be a problem. The association is working with Comcast to have them bury their cable lines.
The storage structures used by the construction crew are in place to shield the buildings from dust. The structures move with the crew as they progress along the edges of the parking lot.
Roof Replacement: Roof and gutter replacements have stopped until the hail damage claim details are worked through and a repair and replacement plan is determined.
Boiler Replacement: The boiler system replacement in building 80 is complete. Building 68 is next.
Technology Project: The Verizon cellular network site survey was completed on May 16. The Verizon team completed a second site survey on July 12 to determine whether it is possible to maximize both rooftop and ground coverage. Note: See board motions on page 5 for additional update.
Fitness Center: The renovation and updates to the fitness center, including new flooring, electrical modifications for machines, new paint, and equipment replacement, were completed in July.
ALL TIME CLOCK REPAIR
Ä Clock Repair is the only thing we do (No Sales).
Ä Same location since 1974.
Ä Dependable service on most types of clocks.
Ä Specializing in Antique Clocks.
Ä Free Estimates in Shop - Fair Prices.
Ä Service center for Seth Thomas, Howard Miller and Sligh.
Ä We make house calls.
Hours: Tuesday thru Friday: 10 to 5 Saturday: 10 to 2 Closed Sunday & Monday
Major Plumbing Repairs and Replacement: Major drain stack repairs were completed in building 44 and building 78.
Landscape Improvement Projects: A large perennial and shrub replacement project (approximately 1,500 plantings) was completed in July. The next project will be in September. We are continuing to install flagstone in areas where it makes sense, primarily where sod and seed have been unsuccessful.
GENERAL MAINTENANCE
We installed additional downspouts on the south side of building 22 to spread out the water load from that roof.
The air filter replacement is halfway complete.
We are currently testing emergency lighting.
The insurance company adjusters recently completed the May 30 hailstorm inspection. We are waiting for their report so we can plan repairs.
GROUNDS
After successfully studying and passing the ISA Certified Arborist exam, employee Jason Tracy is now a certified arborist.
We are working to mitigate Japanese beetles. They are very active. The fungus application seems to be working well.
Flower beds have recovered from the hail damage and look good.
The water in the lake is low, and watering with hoses will likely be required on the golf course soon.
HALLWAY CARPET REPLACEMENT
Building 56 is complete, and building 42 is in progress. Building 36 is next.
PAINT DEPARTMENT
Exterior Painting: Building 24 is complete and building 56 is in progress. We are starting building 57 and have scheduled building 22.
Other Projects: Bird damage repair is scheduled for building 40. The indoor pool area paint was touched up.
New State Laws Impact Windsor Gardens
From Katie Monasmith, Policy and Modifications Administrator
The 2024 state legislative session wrapped up in May. Several of the adopted laws apply to our HOA community and require implementation measures and potential policy updates for compliance. The new laws that impact WG are listed below. Residents who want more information on the recently passed legislation are encouraged to visit www.leg.colorado.gov/bills for more details.
BILL NUMBER
SB 24-134
Operation of Home-Based Businesses
SB 24-005
Prohibit Landscaping Practices for Water Conservation
SB 24-1098
Cause Required for Eviction of Residential Tenant
HB 24-1108
Insurance Commissioner Study Insurance Market
HB 24-1337
Real Property Owner Unit Association Collections
HB 24-1233
Homeowners' Association
Delinquency Payments Enforcement Procedure
SB 24-233
Property Tax
HB 24-1007
Prohibit Residential Occupancy Limits
SUMMARY
This bill prohibits a homeowner’s association from prohibiting the operation of a homebased business in a common interest community. While residents are not prohibited from operating a home-based business, the association’s governing documents still apply. As such, home businesses cannot disturb the peaceful enjoyment of another unit owner or create a noise or nuisance issue. Municipal codes also apply, and residents should contact the Denver Department of Excise and Licensing to determine if a city license and inspection are required for their business.
This bill prohibits certain landscape practices beginning in 2026 and will apply to redevelopment starting in 2026.
This bill concerns protections for residential tenants and, in connection therewith, requires cause for the eviction of a residential tenant. It impacts owners who lease their units. Landlords are encouraged to review the information contained in this bill to ensure they comply with their landlord responsibilities and tenants' rights.
This bill requires the commissioner of insurance to conduct a study concerning the market for property and casualty insurance policies issued by insurers to unit owners' associations of common interest communities and owners of hotels and lodging facilities to ensure long-term sustainability. The study report is due by January 1, 2026.
This bill concerns the rights of a unit owner in a common interest community in relation to the collection of amounts owed by the unit owner to the common interest community. It dramatically impacts an association’s ability to recover attorney fees resulting from efforts to collect monies owed. In most cases, the association will not be entitled to substantial reimbursement from the owner. The bill generally limits the reimbursement amount for attorney fees to $5,000 or 50% of the original money owed.
This bill concerns modifications to certain procedural requirements with which a unit owners' association must comply when seeking payment of delinquent amounts owed by a unit owner: HOAs must send a certified mail notice but are no longer required to physically post a notice on the unit owner’s door. HOAs must contact the unit owner or a designated contact by two of the following methods: email, text message, or phone call. HOAs can use a phone number they already have on file for the unit owner The minimum length of a repayment plan is reduced from 18 to 12 months, minimum monthly repayment amounts are eliminated, and HOAs can charge unit owners for the cost of sending mail notices.
This bill concerns property tax reform with exemptions and rate reductions. It creates a permanent exemption of 10% of the first $700,000 of a person’s home, which will float with inflation.
Note: This act does not take effect if either or both of the following occur at the next general election: An initiative that reduces valuations for assessment is approved by the people; an initiative that requires voter approval for retaining property tax revenue that exceeds a limit is approved by the people.
This bill concerns residential occupancy limits, stating that a local government shall not limit the number of people who may live together in a single dwelling based on familial relationship. Local governments retain the authority to implement residential occupancy limits based only on the following: (1) demonstrated health and safety standards, such as international building code standards, fire code regulations, or Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment wastewater and water quality standards; or (2) local, state, federal, or political subdivision affordable housing program guidelines.
Note: The association is discussing with our attorney whether HOAs are included under the definition of "local government" for the purposes of this bill.
April 19, 2024
January 1, 2026
April 19, 2024
August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024
August 7, 2024
Upon the date of the official declaration by the governor.
Please see note in the bill description.
July 1, 2024
Got Air? How to Keep the Air Flowing in Your Unit
From Liz Nickel, Office Manager
Let’s review how your building’s air handling system works. The system pulls fresh air from outside the building through a large vent into the air handling room. A large fan in the air handling unit moves the air through the building.
Once inside, the air is filtered, cooled in the summer, heated in the winter, and pushed into the hallways with great force so that it may flow under your unit doors. Roof fans then pull the air from your unit through the vent in your bathroom, up a duct and out a vent on the roof.
If any part of this system is blocked, the circulation in your building will not work properly. Additionally, if you have windows or lanai doors open, this airflow circuit will not move air as designed. If your lanai door is open and the vent in the bathroom is covered, this may cause a change in the direction of airflow. It can pull air out into the lanai instead of out the vent or move air from the lanai into the unit and under the unit door into the hallway.
In short, keep the gap under your door clear and your bathroom vent open so you are receiving and circulating fresh air all the time.
A break in the airflow circuit can lead to odors. When you smell odors in your unit, even after making sure the gap under the door is clear and the vent in the bathroom is uncovered, it is time to place a work order for assistance troubleshooting the problem.
For more details and photos showing how air moves through your building, please refer to the article by Facilities Maintenance Supervisor Bill Walsh in the April 2013 Windsor Life, available on the association website.
Air flows under the unit door from the hallway.
Air is pulled from each room out the bathroom vent.
Do You Know About the Resident Directory on the WG Website?
From Estephany Vela, Administrative Assistant
The resident directory on the association website is a helpful tool available to Windsor Gardens residents and staff. When a new resident joins the community their first and last name and street address are added to the directory by a staff member. This information is publicly visible to residents who have registered on the website as well as office staff.
How to View Your Directory Listing
1. Sign in to the association website: www.windsorgardensdenver. org
2. Click on “Stay Connected” on the top menu bar.
3. Click on “Resident Directory” in the drop-down menu that will appear.
4. Search by your last name.
If there is a lock icon next to any information, it means that this information is private and only visible to yourself and your household.
How to Edit Your Resident Directory Profile
Private
1. Create an account or sign in, at the association website: www. windsorgardensdenver.org.
2. Click on "My Profile” – located in the top right corner of the home screen.
3. Click on "Edit my Profile" in the drop-down menu that will appear.
4. To the right of “Contacts,” click on "Edit."
5. Scroll down to "How to keep in touch" and look for the boxes under “Check Box for Public."
How to keep in touch
6. Uncheck a box on the right to make the information on that line private.
7. Scroll down and click on the "Save" button.
Add Information to Your Profile
You can also add information, such as email addresses, emergency contacts, and any furry friends you want your neighbors to know about. Any information added will be visible to registered users unless you make it private, the lock icon will indicate if it is private.
Need Help?
If you need help registering or editing your profile on the website, please contact the administrative office at 303-364-7485.
Upcoming New Resident Orientations
The association's administrative office will be holding several new resident orientation meetings this month. One session via Zoom and the others in-person in the administrative office.
Please note: walk-ins are not encouraged, as there is important new resident paperwork that must be completed prior to attending a new resident orientation.
Please call 303-364-7485 for availability and to make an appointment for either an in-person or Zoom orientation.
IN-PERSON ORIENTATIONS
Thursday, August 8, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Tuesday, August 13, 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 22, 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 27, 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Where: Administrative Office, 595 S. Clinton St.
ZOOM ORIENTATION
Tuesday, August 6, 5 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Join by computer
Go to www.zoom.com. Click “Join a meeting”.Enter the meeting ID: 833 556 5532 and passcode: 015668
Join by phone
1. Call 720-928-9299
2. You will be prompted to enter the meeting ID: 833 556 5532 #
3. You will be prompted to enter a participant ID: Just hit #
4. You will be prompted to enter the meeting password: 015668 #
5. You will be put on hold for the host to allow you to join the meeting.
At the association website (www.windsorgardensdenver.org), under the "Resource Center" tab, you can access the WG welcome packet with the orientation booklet and several forms.
Welcome to Our New Neighbors
Bldg Name From
4 Albert Neal Pueblo, CO
19 Lawrence Cioppa New York, NY
28 Marydean Purves Denver, CO
37 Natalie Briones Denver, CO
Bldg Name From 53 Bernadette Lozano Aurora, CO
60 Sharon Carpenter Lewellen, NE 68 Karen Anderson Denver, CO 82 Anne West Green Valley, AZ
Correction: The last name of new resident Barbara Noland, building 14, was misspelled in the July 2024 issue. We apologize for the error.
Community Response & Covenant Enforcement
COMMUNITY SAFETY Questions
& Answers
WITH COMMUNITY RESPONSE
Wednesday, August 7, at 3:30 p.m. in the Auditorium
Do you have questions or concerns that you'd like to discuss with the WG Community Response team? Join us at a community safety Q&A session on Wednesday, August 7, at 3:30 p.m.in the auditorium.
Please sign up at the Activities Desk. We will have refreshments. Hope to see you there!
SPARE UNIT DOOR KEYS
When you check out your spare keys from Community Response, remember to return them so we can resecure them in our files. You can return them to the white lock box next to our office door, or if you prefer to hand them to an officer, please pick up the red phone inside the tan box next to our Community Response office
window. An officer will meet you at our office. Lately, we've had residents who ask for their spare keys because they are locked out, but they checked the keys out over a year ago and never returned them. Also, if you change your locks, please replace the old key on file with us.
CAR KEYS LOCKED INSIDE VEHICLE
Community Response cannot retrieve your vehicle keys locked inside a vehicle. We don't have the tools or training necessary to perform that function. If you have a roadside assistance service, we recommend calling them for help or calling a locksmith.
OFFICE HOURS
Although Community Response is a 24/7 department, our office hours are Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. However, the Community Response office door is always locked, and the office is not always staffed during those hours. Please pick up
the red phone in the tan box mounted to the wall to the right of the office door. That phone rings through to our dispatcher or an officer's radio. The red phone is available 24/7, regardless of our office hours.
EMAIL INQUIRIES AND SUBMISSIONS
The Community Response email address is: communityresponse@wgamail.com
Please use this email address for general inquiries, submitting parking violation photos, requesting vacation checks or sending other information that needs attention within a 12- to 24-hour
period. The email is monitored between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., seven days a week. Do not use the email address to report emergencies – call 911 for emergencies. Call Community Response to report incidents that need a quick response, i.e., suspicious activity, people and vehicles.
COMMUNITY RESPONSE ACTIVITIES, JULY 1 THROUGH JULY 28, 2024
Community Operated Policing Storefront
The COP Shop at WG
The COP Shop is operated by volunteers who work with the Denver Police Department to assist with citizen complaints, accident reports and other activities that 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 the following days: Monday, August 5; Friday, August 9; Monday, August 19; and Friday, August 23. We would also like to remind you that the Fall Drug Take Back Day will be coming up on October 26, so now is the time to start setting aside those expired meds.
Dear Cop Shop:
I paid someone to do some work for me, but they didn’t finish the job. I think I was scammed. Can I report this to the police?
Wondering
Dear Wondering:
When things like this happen, it is certainly disappointing to have your trust betrayed.
A scam is defined as a deliberate intent to deceive and may be a crime. Proving deliberate intent is not easy. What you have described is not a crime that requires police involvement. It is a civil matter because you voluntarily entered into a verbal or written contract to have work done and gave the person money. The only way to recover your money is suing in a civil court like small claims.
When looking for someone to perform simple or complicated repairs there are a few rules to follow.
Always ask for references and then check them.
Ask if the person is insured and for bigger jobs bonded.
Never pay up front for work before it is completed to your satisfaction.
If materials are needed, don’t give the person your charge card.
Reimburse for items only when you are given a receipt and the materials are in your posession. As an alternative you can place the order for materials yourself, pay for them and let your contractor pick up and deliver to your home as part of your arrangement.
The Cop Shop
The Leetsdale Cop Shop is ready and willing to help. Call or text us at 303-329-0500. Email leetsdalecopshop@hotmail.com or visit our table in CenterPoint. If needed, the non-emergency police number is 720-913-2000 and the District 3 Police Department is 720913-1300.
DEAR COP SHOP
llegal Dumping and Overflow in Recycling Dumpsters Continues
ILLEGAL DUMPING
All dumpsters in all WG parking lots are for recycling only. There are no trash dumpsters in WG parking lots. The association is charged a fee when the recycling bins are contaminated with prohibited items. Ensure contractors do not place appliances and remodeling debris in the recycling dumpsters. All owners are responsible for notifying and following up with their contractors to ensure appliances and remodeling debris are disposed of offsite. When moving or decluttering, take large, unwanted items offsite.
Report illegal dumping to Community Response. If you witness illegal dumping, contact the community response department at 303-364-4924. They will generate a report and initiate covenant enforcement. The association has a record of which units are being remodeled and can potentially track down who dumped an appliance or remodeling debris.
OVERFLOW
Please help us get our overflowing recycling dumpsters under control.
Break down your cardboard boxes. If you need help, ask a neighbor or family member. Smoosh, flatten, squash and crush your other recycling items whenever possible. A lot more recycling can go into the dumpster if we all do a little extra prep before heading to the dumpster.
Drive to a dumpster that is not full to recycle your items. Consider sharing recycling duty with a neighbor and taking turns. Recycling is not always convenient; it needs to be intentional. A recycling map is included below for your reference. Instead of going to the same overflowing dumpster each week, we encourage you to take a walk or drive to see if another recycling dumpster is available with room for your recycling items.
For those of you reporting dumping, keep in mind that we are encouraging residents to drive to dumpster locations that are not full to dispose of their recycling. Driving to the dumpster no longer implies that someone is illegally dumping.
Hold your recycling if all the dumpsters are full.
Bus Trip Planning: Exploring Alternatives for the RTD SeniorRide Service
Community Life Manager
Cari Ervin
Prior to the shutdowns in 2020, RTD hosted a special program called SeniorRide that was heavily utilized and enjoyed by our residents. This program allowed for affordable and accessible transportation to Denver’s local attractions, such as Broadway shows at the Denver Center for the Performing Arts and the Arvada Center, city museums, and other cultural experiences and entertainment. These activities were provided for the cost of admission and a senior day pass on RTD (which was well under $5.)
There was hope that this programming would return. However, recent communication with RTD officials has confirmed that there are no plans to resume SeniorRide anytime soon, if at all. It is challenging for RTD to resume additional services when drivers are needed to complete existing bus routes that are not in service. While we can respect this challenge for RTD, SeniorRide was the association’s main opportunity to provide affordable and accessible bus trips for off-campus experiences. It is a great loss for our community, and we must pivot to find a way through the challenges that bus trips bring.
The simplest alternative for transportation off-campus is to charter a bus, which we have done many times. We have not proceeded full speed ahead with this solution due to the high expense and lack of accessibility for residents with financial and/or mobility limitations. Our goal is to provide options that can maximize participation from all residents. While we will likely continue to utilize charter buses as a transportation solution for some of our trips, we continue to seek out alternatives through sponsorships, contracts with small, private charters that specialize in serving older adults with mobility limitations, and by partnering with travel trainers through RTD who escort residents on public transportation for outings.
Our activities department staff are motivated to incorporate regular bus trips above and beyond our monthly casino charter and are actively pursuing alternatives. We appreciate your patience as we work through possible solutions and try out new companies for outings. Our staff is confident that there are solutions that will meet our community’s needs with some out-of-the-box creativity and additional effort to overcome challenges. Keep an eye out for upcoming bus trips published in the Windsor Life, and we hope you will join us!
Community Call to Action: Help Renovate Schlessman Library and Secure Its Future
The renovation of the Schlessman Family Branch Library needs your support! Originally funded as part of the 2017 Elevate Denver bonds, the renovation costs have unfortunately ballooned due to post-COVID inflation. To meet their financial goal, the Denver Public Library Friends Foundation aims to raise $600,000 by the end of this year, which the city will match to cover the budget shortfall.
Schlessman Library is a cornerstone of our community. It is the second most visited branch in all of Denver, with nearly 150,000 visits per year. It serves as a vibrant hub for surrounding communities like Crestmoor, East Colfax, Windsor Gardens, Winston Downs, and Lowry. The library offers a variety of programs and classes for all ages, from children and teens to adults, including vital language and immigration classes for our diverse community members.
The planned renovations are essential to continue providing these valuable services. Updates will include a modernized community room, a new teen space, an expanded children's library, and numerous improvements to
enhance accessibility and usability throughout the building. We need your help to make this vision a reality! Every contribution, no matter the size, brings the Friends Foundation closer to their goal.
Ways You Can Help
1. Spread the Word: Share the campaign details with your friends, family, and neighbors. More information can be found at dplfriends.org/schlessman.
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Thank you for your continued support and commitment to enriching our community! Together, we can ensure that Schlessman Library continues to thrive and serve our community.
Leonard and Virginia Zimmer – Celebrating 71 Years of Marriage
From Jeanne Lee, Member of the WG Public Relations Committee
Although Leonard and Virginia Zimmer, ages 92 and 90, went to the same high school, they didn't meet until they were 18 and 16, when their two church youth groups went to a dress rehearsal for a play at Amherst College. Virginia said she was drawn to Leonard's big, brown eyes since her family all have blue eyes. Leonard said, "I just really liked her." And that was it. They never dated anyone else. Leonard worked at a paint shop and became proficient enough to paint his 1937 Dodge. "Money was really tight, and our weekend dates were a picnic lunch in the park and polishing the Dodge until it sparkled."
Leonard joined the National Guard at 17, as "most of us did in those days because we made a little extra money." By 1953, he had been in the National Guard for three and a half years during the Korean War. The guard wasn't called up, so Leonard transferred to the army, where he served for five and a half years.
When Leonard was accepted to Officer Training School (OCS), he took a month's leave before training began, and he and Virginia decided to get married. Raised an orphan, Leonard "fit right in and got along" with Virginia's entire family. Her father thought she was too young to get married because she was 19 and he was 21, but ultimately, he gave his approval. They got married on August 22, 1953. Leonard says, "I don't think I'd have ever made it through OCS if we hadn't been married."
Following Korea, Leonard returned to Fort Rucker as an instructor, where he remained until September 1958, when he resigned to attend the University of Massachusetts under the GI Bill, majoring in electrical engineering.
Following graduation, RCA hired Leonard with a full scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania to get his master's degree. While at RCA, Leonard wrote his thesis on the timing circuit for the first black and white camera to go into space to take pictures within the space capsule. "Cell phones today can take better pictures than that little camera, but the camera was built with integrated circuits, one of the first uses of integrated circuits. They were extremely expensive, but without this development, the internet would not have existed today."
Virginia said during this time, "I just traveled right along with him and helped out. His work paid well, so I stayed home." When Leonard went to college, "I worked at the Wonder Bread bakery as a bookkeeper after learning how to run the comptometer."
"About a week or so before he was ready to graduate, we got pregnant. We moved to New Jersey, and our daughter Karen was born about ten years after her sister. Two years later, son David joined the family, followed by daughter Dawn, who lives with them here at WG. They have eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Virginia was in college when Leonard joined the military. However, her scholarship was taken away when they married, and she had to quit school. Fortunately, military life gave Virginia a sense of security, and she enjoyed traveling and seeing new places. When Leonard became an officer, she appreciated their social life, including the parties.
Following his commission, Leonard volunteered to be an army pilot to help support his new wife. "I got an extra $100 a month as a pilot." The couple moved from Fort Sill, Oklahoma, to Saint Marcos, Texas, when Virginia was expecting their first child. "It was so hot. I would sit in the bathtub because we didn't have air conditioning in those days."
The army didn't have enough pilots to train new pilots. Leonard was sent to an air force base where he said, "They taught us to fly in the old fabric-covered planes from World War II." After learning the basics of flying, Leonard was sent to his first Army pilot class at Camp Rucker (now Fort Rucker) to "learn the way the army wanted me to fly in regular metal planes." He has a letter congratulating him on being number one in his class.
The day before Leonard graduated, he put Virginia, who was two weeks past due, on a plane to Hartford, Connecticut, where she would live with her parents during his deployment. Within hours of her arrival, Virginia went into labor. That evening, she delivered their daughter Rosemarie. Leonard took a 30-day leave, arriving the day before Virginia and his new daughter were released from the hospital. "People don't realize that this is one of the hardest parts of being in the military. When you get a new baby, you immediately have to go away, [not seeing] them for the first 18 months. Then, when you come home, they cry when you pick them up because they don't know who you are."
After Leonard was deployed, Virginia said she had lots of family support in caring for her daughter, but it was a sad time, missing Leonard.
After leaving RCA, Leonard became vice president of a small company, where he worked until 1975. Leonard said, "When our oldest daughter got married, I was walking her down the aisle when I realized I didn't even know her because I had spent so much time at work! I said, 'There's gotta be something better than this!' I quit my high-paying job, and we bought a little fishing resort with 19 cabins that slept about 100 people in northern Minnesota on Leech Lake. We didn't make much money on it, but at least the family worked together." Their three youngest children were 13, 11 and 5 when they started their new adventure.
The resort was on the Leech Lake Indian Reservation. When Leonard and Virginia moved into the area, nobody would speak to the Native Americans. Leonard and five other people formed a group of "resorters" who met monthly with the chief and other tribe members.
Virginia cooked for their guests. "We hired Dorothy, a local lady, who worked with us for 20 years and became a lifelong friend. She oversaw the housekeeping and helped care for Dawn when we were away from the resort."
When they sold the resort, their son helped them build a house on the hill above it. They lived there from 1995 until last year, when they moved to Colorado. Virgina said it took her three days to drive Leonard and herself from Minnesota to Colorado to become owners at Windsor Gardens.
Here at WG, they especially enjoy the movies and bingo. "We do far more than we ever would be doing back in Minnesota because our house there was 12 miles from the little town of Longville, a population of 156, and 12 miles to Walker, the county seat, which has a population of 960."
The only thing they don't like here is that Denver drivers are "crazy!" Happy Anniversary, Leonard and Virginia!
Leonard and Virginia Zimmer
WG Art Club Artist Profile
Before retiring, Priscilla Kai was a graphic designer for a lifestyle company. You can imagine where they could go with that: catalogs, mail pieces, advertising, etc. It was like going to work and playing every day.
Priscilla is drawn to things with form, such as faces, horses and dancers. Children are especially interesting to her as subjects in her artwork. The little girl in the oil portrait “Sweet and Shy” was visiting the artist for a portrait with her sister. Priscilla asked their mom if she could use her daughter’s picture to create another painting. She said yes, and here it is.
Beauty inspires Priscilla. She said it is fun to create the shadows and texture of different things. She enjoys being challenged by a subject and figuring out how to make it happen. She said she enjoys feeling like she has accomplished something unusual, but one still knows exactly what it is. This is realism. She is trying to stretch her skills to become more impressionistic.
The WG Art Club meets monthly but is on break during August. Their next meeting is on Friday, September 6, at 10 a.m. in the COLORADO 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.
Congrats to the newest member of the 2024 Hole-in-One Club
Mark Filak, Hole #2, June 22, 2024
Upcoming Tournament SUNSET OPEN
Saturday, August 24, 7:30 p.m.
Contact the Golf Shop at 303-366-3133 to register.
“Sweet and Shy” Oil Portrait by Priscilla Kai
Photo Album
Birthday Celebration
Fairmount's Romancing the Stone Tour
On June 29, 2024, friends celebrated the birthdays of Rosemary Clements and Cindy Plescia with Bill Naylor, Gay Ann Ost, Jean Scrivener and Bob Price. Hosted by Haley Tepe and George Postillion. The group painted rocks and enjoyed cocktails, snacks and a delicious chocolate cake.
From Gay Ann Ost.
Fairmount's Romancing the Stone Tour: Windsor Gardens residents Rick and Yvette Claeys wrote and now lead Fairmount’s Romancing the Stone Tour every year.
1.Tour guides and WG residents Rick and Yvette Claeys get ready for their annual Romancing the Stone Tour at Fairmount. 2.Windsor Gardens resident and tour participant Mara Coleman explores Fairmount's Ivy Chapel.
3.Rick tells the group about Lizzie Iliff. 4.Yvette reads the Miner Monument.
From Nan Wigington.
Share Your Photos with Us
Î EMAIL your photos to Lori at windsorlife@wgamail com. If you are sending photo files from your cell phone, select "Actual Size" when prompted by your phone. Share a caption for your photo in your email.
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 include your name and a brief title in the file name. You can also email your title and a caption to windsorlife@ wgamail.com.
QUESTIONS : Email Lori at windsorlife@wgamail.com.
NOTE: Submitted photos may be posted on the WG Facebook page and/or published in the Windsor Life.
� ClllBS & OROIIPS EXPO
Check out all the fun opportunities to get involved and learn new things!
WG classes are free of charge to WG residents. No sign-up is required; you can drop in anytime. Please support your favorite classes, as we require a minimum of 10 students per class to maintain our instructors.
Please see the class schedule organized by the day of the week to the left. The name of the instructor is in parentheses.
Bridge and fitness-related classes run year-round. Other classes are on break and will resume the week of August 18, 2024.
LANAI ENCLOSURES
WG CLASS SCHEDULE
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
Sewing Class/Lab (Holifield) Sewing Room 9 AM – 12 PM
Chorus (Hermanson) CenterPoint West 10 AM – 11:30 AM
Drawing (Fidelman) Art Room 10 AM – 12
A C T I V I T I E S
OUTDOOR POOL
OUTDOOR POOL CLOSURE
The outdoor pool will be closed from Tuesday, August 6, through Friday, August 9. This closure will include partial draining of the outdoor pool water for necessary repairs to the filtration system, treating of the water, and replacing water level tiles. The outdoor pool will reopen on Friday, August 9, at 5 p.m. We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate your understanding.
OUTDOOR POOL OPERATING HOURS
The pool is open daily from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The pool area is closed daily from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. for cleaning and mowing.
There is no lifeguard on duty except on certain days when we offer children's swim from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Swim at your own risk during the times without a lifeguard.
GUEST PRIVILEGES FOR THE OUTDOOR POOL
Guests are defined as those who do not possess a WG identification card but are invited and accompanied at all times by a resident.
Guests are required to pay a fee of $1 per visit.
Guests will be limited to four per resident at one time.
INDOOR POOL
The indoor aquatic facilities (indoor pool, saunas and therapy pool) are closed for cleaning every Monday from 7:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. and all day every Thursday (closure begins Wednesday at 4 p.m. and the pool reopens Friday at 6 a.m.). These areas are also closed Mondays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. during the aqua fitness classes.
Guests must always be accompanied by the sponsoring resident, who is responsible for their guests' actions at all times.
Residents are not to loan their guests the resident’s ID card.
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 an adult.
Guests 17 years of age and older, accompanied by a resident, may use the pool during regular hours.
Residents may request temporary ID cards 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.
LIFEGUARDS & CHILDREN'S SWIM
Based on lifeguard availability, children’s swim hours are daily from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
As children and staff are returning to school, the last day of children’s swim will be Sunday, August 18.
FITNESS CENTER INSTRUCTION
Drop in and work with instructor Kathy Zimmer in the fitness center. FREE for residents.
This month's sessions: Thursday, August 1, 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.; Friday, August 23, 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m.; and Tuesday, August 27, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
DPL BOOKMOBILE
The Denver Public Library Bookmobile will be at WG on August 9 and 23 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
Suspense Checkout
“A Calamity of Souls” by David Baldacci
“Death of a Traitor” by M.C. Beaton
“Once Upon a Seaside Murder” by Maggie Blackburn
“Murder in the Tea Leaves” by Laura Childs
“Eruption” by Michael Crichton & James Patterson
“The Reaper Follows” by Heather Graham
“Death by Chocolate Raspberry Pie” by Sarah Graves
“Blessing of the Lost Girls” by J.A. Jance
"The 24th Hour” by James Patterson
“Loyalty” by Lisa Scottoline
Suspense on the Shelf
“The Mitford Secret” by Jessica Fellowes
“Carmel Pecan Roll Murder” by Joanne Fluke
“A Crime of a Different Stripe” by Sally Goldenbaum
Suspense Paperback
“Don’t Cry for Me” by Daniel Black
“The Other Black Girl” by Zakiya Dalila Harris Fiction Checkout
“The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse” by Charlie Macksey Fiction on the Shelf
“The Best of Us” by Robin Carr
“Delta Force Defender” by Megan Crane
Events are listed in chronological order.
¡ WG FARMERS MARKET with FRUIT SHACK: Saturdays, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m., or until they sell out, in the AUDITORIUM PARKING LOT. Fruit Shack features various fruits, vegetables, breads, and jams for sale. Cash and credit cards are accepted; sorry, no checks.
¡ NATIONAL ICE CREAM SANDWICH DAY: Friday, August 2, from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. at the ACTIVITIES OFFICE. Celebrate summer with us and grab yourself a delicious ice cream sandwich. While supplies last!
¡ WG SAFETY Q&A with the COMMUNITY RESPONSE TEAM: Wednesday, August 7, beginning at 3:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. This event will address safety concerns at Windsor Gardens. Our Community Response team will lead the discussion and conduct a Q&A session. Light refreshments will be served. We hope to see you there! Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ BALANCE MOUNTAIN BALANCE CLASSES with MILE HIGH PHYSICAL THERAPY: Mondays, August 12 and 26, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:15 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Dr. Paden Wolfe and Lynne Grieve return for classes focused on reducing the risk of falling and improving balance. Classes are open to all residents and all abilities! Feel free to bring a friend, too.
COST: Class fee is $3 per class per person by cash or check payable to Mile High Physical Therapy. Payment required at class. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ AARP SAFE DRIVING CLASS:
Monday, August 12, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST.
COST: $20 for AARP members and $25 for non-members. Please sign up at the Activities Desk. Limited seating.
¡ ENTERTAINMENT LUNCHEON – THE SINKING OF THE TITANIC, A SPEAKERS BUREAU PROGRAM by the MOLLY BROWN HOUSE MUSEUM: Tuesday, August 13, at 11:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. It was a night to remember
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.
and a night that no one who survived would ever forget. Learn how the Titanic sank in the early morning of April 15, 1912.
COST: $16. Tickets are available at the Activities Desk. Lunch includes a sandwich, chips, drink, and dessert.
¡ CIVIC ENGAGEMENT
PRESENTATION: Wednesday, August 14, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Denver Clerk and Recorder Paul López will be at WG for a civic engagement presentation! Please join Denver’s chief elections official for ways to learn how to get involved in local politics and civic engagement!”
FREE. All are welcome. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡
ANNUAL WG CLASSES,
CLUBS & GROUPS EXPO: Thursday, August 15, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Light refreshments will be served.
CLASS EXPO: Our class instructors will be in CENTERPOINT to talk about their classes with supplies lists, if applicable. Stop by and get acquainted.
CLUB & GROUP EXPO: Members of various clubs and groups will be in the AUDITORIUM, allowing you to “see it all” in one day. Check out all the fun opportunities to get involved at Windsor Gardens!
¡ HAMMONDS CANDY FACTORY TOUR followed by lunch on your own at STONEY'S BAR AND GRILL: Friday, August 16, from 8 a.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m. Join RTD’s MTM Travel Trainers on an escorted bus trip to Hammonds Candy
Factory for an ADA accessible tour. We will meet in CENTERPOINT LOBBY at 8 a.m. to For details see BUS TRIPS on page 29.
COST: RTD Senior Day Pass is recommended and costs $2.70 (exact change) to be paid on the bus or via the RTD MyRide app. Lunch is to be purchased on your own.
If you need assistance downloading the RTD MyRide app on your smartphone, please arrive at the CENTERPOINT LOBBY at 7:45 a.m. for assistance from the travel trainers.
¡ TRIVIA FUN DAY: Friday, August 16, from 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.
FREE. Everyone is welcome.
¡ WESTERN-THEMED DANCE with the YOUNGHEART BAND: Saturday, August 17, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Join us for a westernthemed dance with the YoungHeart Band. You are encouraged, but not required, to wear Western attire. A line dance will be taught at 6 p.m. Treats and punch will be served, as well as a good time! Come out and hit the dance floor.
COST: $7 for residents; $10 for non-residents at the door.
¡ BALLY’S CASINO VIA PREMIER CHARTERS: Tuesday, August 20. The bus departs from the ADMINISTRATIVE PARKING LOT at 9:20 a.m. and will depart the casino at 2:30 p.m. To ensure we meet trip minimums and avoid cancellations, please try to sign up by Friday, August 9.
COST: $20 per person at the Activities Desk. Tickets must be purchased prior to the day of departure. All bus riders must sign or update a bus waiver. No refunds offered after August 16.
¡ NEWBORNS IN NEED –SPEAKER & CLOTHING DONATIONS DRIVE with the OPTIMIST CLUB: On Tuesday, August 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST the WG Optimist Club is hosting a speaker from Newborns in
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Need, an organization affliated with Denver Health, which delivers one-third of the babies in Denver, averaging 12 per a day. Their supply bins are getting very low and they have asked for donations of new receiving blankets, bibs, burp cloths, baby hats, onesies (3 months size), sleepers (3 months size). No diapers. Please bring donations to the meeting or drop them off at the donation box in the lobby of CENTERPOINT.
¡ THE COLORADO MAFIA presented by KATHLEEN ARNOLD: Wednesday, August 21, from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Colorado’s organized crime history begins like an old Wild West drama. Gamblers and bunco reigned in Denver for five decades, but by 1920 a new criminal element, the Italian Mafia, came to Colorado.
FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ DONUTS WITH DONNA: Thursday, August 22, 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Join WG Building Rep. Committee co-chair Donna Sanford for a community meeting. Bring your coffee cup and questions; we will provide the coffee and donuts. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ KID’S SUMMER MOVIE –TROLLS BAND TOGETHER: Friday, August 9, at 1:30 p.m., in the AUDITORIUM. Grab the grandkids for an afternoon at the movies! When Branch's brother, Floyd, is kidnapped for his musical talents by a pair of nefarious pop-star villains, Branch and Poppy embark on a harrowing and emotional journey to reunite the other brothers and rescue Floyd from a fate even worse than pop-culture obscurity. Starring Anna Kendrick, Justin Timberlake, Camila Cabello, Amy Schumer, and more! Rated PG. Runtime: 1 hr 31 min. COST: $5 at the door.
¡ ACTIVE MINDS – FRENCH CUISINE: Thursday, August 22, at 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Over 2000 years ago, the Roman Empire expanded north to incorporate the agriculturally abundant region of the Celtic Gauls. Thus began the rich culinary history of the land that would come to be known as France. Join Active Minds as we embark on
a four-course exploration of the long and flavorful history of the people who gave us the word “restaurant.”
FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ BINGO with the DPL BOOKMOBILE TEAM: Friday, August 23, at 1 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Join the friendly bookmobile team from the Denver Public Library as they host a rousing bingo session with some fabulous prizes! Please be aware that bingo usually takes place in the AUDITORIUM, but this month, it has been moved to CENTERPOINT.
¡ MULTICULTURAL FESTIVAL:
Thursday, August 29 from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM PARKING LOT. Windsor Gardens is hosting our first ever Multicultural Festival. Join us for music, art, entertainment and experiences from around the world. Food trucks will be selling cultural cuisine on-site. This is a FREE event and family and friends are welcome to join. If you are affiliated with a cultural organization and are interested in having them perform or participate as
a vendor, please contact Community Life Manager Cari Ervin at cervin@wgamail.com.
¡ NATURAL GROCERS WELLNESS CLASS – HEALTHY GLUTEN-FREE LIVING: Friday, August 30, at 10 a.m. in CENTERPOINT. Learn the basics for the healthiest approach to glutenfree living. We will share shopping and cooking tips, as well as advice on dietary supplements for nutritional support.
FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ ICE CREAM SOCIAL on LABOR DAY WEEKEND sponsored by THE WG OPTIMIST CLUB: Saturday, August 31, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Come and enjoy a variety of ice cream bars and lemonade. Have fun socializing with family, friends, and neighbors and help raise money for a good cause: scholarships for youth! COST: $3 tickets (each ticket is good for one ice cream bar) are available at the Activities Desk or at the door.
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¡ SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKING LOT – A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM by the DENVER CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS: Saturday, September 7, at 12 p.m. in the WG
A C T I V I T I E S
ADMINISTRATION PARKING LOT. Bring your own camp chair! Enjoy a bit of Shakespeare with the Denver Center for Performing Arts. This 45-minute performance of the iconic “A Midsummer Night's Dream” takes place in and around a pickup truck set. Community
O N T H L Y M O V I E S
performances are followed by a brief and interactive talk-back led by cast members, which helps community members connect the themes of the play to contemporary issues. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
COST: $5 PER PERSON AT THE DOOR includes a great movie, a small bag of popcorn, soda or water, and candy. Tickets can be purchased at the door. Please, no bills larger than $20. Closed captioning is utilized whenever possible.
¡
KID’S SUMMER MOVIE! TROLLS BAND TOGETHER:
Friday, August 9, 1:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. When Branch's brother, Floyd, is kidnapped for his musical talents by a pair of nefarious pop-star villains, Branch and Poppy embark on a harrowing and emotional journey to reunite the other brothers and rescue Floyd from a fate even worse than pop-culture obscurity. Starring Anna Kendrick, Justine Timberlake, Camila Cabello, Amy Schumer and more! Rated PG. Runtime: 1 hr 31 min.
¡ SWEET DREAMS: Saturday, August 24, 2 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Johnny Knoxville, Mo Amer, Theo Von and Kate Upton unite in this wild, off-the-wall journey of second chances. Forced into rehab at Sweet Dreams Recovery Center, Morris (Knoxville) struggles to confront the wreckage of his life. But when their house goes up for auction, he reluctantly agrees to coach their misfit softball team of recovering addicts to win a cash prize and prove that everyone, despite their past, can hit a home run. Rated R. Runtime: 1 hr 39 min.
BUS TRIPS
¡ BALLY’S CASINO VIA PREMIER CHARTERS: Tuesday, August 20. The bus will depart from the ADMIN. 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, August 9.
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, August 16.
¡ HAMMONDS CANDY FACTORY TOUR followed by lunch on your own at STONEY'S BAR AND GRILL: Friday, August 16, from 8 a.m. to approximately 2:30 p.m. Join RTD’s MTM Travel Trainers on an escorted bus trip to Hammonds Candy Factory for an ADA accessible tour. We will meet in CENTERPOINT LOBBY at 8 a.m. to catch the bus to arrive at Hammonds Candy by 10 a.m. The
30-minute tour begins at 10:15 a.m. Everyone will regroup at 11 a.m. to catch the bus to Stoney’s Bar and Grill on Lincoln Street, arriving at noon for lunch on your own. At 1:15 p.m. the group will return to WG, arriving at approximately 2:30 p.m.
All participants should consider their ability to walk up to four blocks or more and be prepared to stand for 30 minutes or more. Please bring appropriate mobility aids or companions to assist.
Please sign up at the Activities Desk. Space is limited.
COST: RTD Senior Day Pass is recommended and costs $2.70 each (exact change) to be paid on the bus or via the RTD MyRide app with a credit/debit card. Lunch is to be purchased on your own.
If you need assistance downloading the RTD MyRide app on your smartphone, please arrive at the CENTERPOINT LOBBY at 7:45 a.m. for assistance from the travel trainers.
¡ WESTERN-THEMED DANCE with the YOUNGHEART BAND: Join us on Saturday, August 17, from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in the AUDITORIUM. Join us for a western-themed dance with the YoungHeart Band. You are encouraged, but not required, to wear Western attire. A line dance will be taught at 6 p.m. Treats and punch will be served, as well as a good time! Come out and hit the dance floor.
COST: $7 for residents; $10 for non-residents at the door.
C A R D S & G A M E S G R O U P S
¡ 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 COLORADO ROOM from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Bring your favorite game or try a new one!
¡ ART CLUB will hold its next meeting on Friday, September 6, at 10 a.m. in the COLORADO ROOM. There will be no art club meetings during August. For more information, contact Stuart Emery at emery1625@gmail. com or Elizabeth Peck at bettyannpeck@ yahoo.com. Members' original artwork is available for viewing and purchase in the display case at CENTERPOINT.
¡ 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 its next monthly meeting on Monday, August 19, at 9:30 a.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST. Everyone is welcome to join us and hear speakers from Children’s Hospital Colorado (CHC) inform us about the many areas we can support.
BERNIE’S SUMMER BAKE SALE: Tuesday, August 13, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Watch for flyers in your building. Stop by to support CHC and pick up some homemade baked goods.
FALL BAKE SALE AND ANNIE’S ATTIC SALE: Friday, October 11, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Saturday, October 12, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in CENTERPOINT. Please save the dates. CHC volunteers are collecting donations of gently used treasures for our Annie’s Attic Sale. Look for our flyers in your buildings for pickup or drop off details.
If you would like to donate new boxes of crayons and markers, coloring, activity, and
¡ EUCHRE CLUB meets on Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Bring a quarter.
¡ MAHJONG: Thursdays from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. in the CARD ROOM.
¡ PINOCHLE: FRIDAY NIGHT PINOCHLE in the ASPEN ROOM. 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 for more information about our group, contact Linda Kumar, President, at 303-253-4201. We have cookbooks for sale at $5 each; they make great holiday and hostess gifts. If interested in purchasing one, contact Linda.
¡ DEMOCRATIC CLUB: The next monthly meeting is on Wednesday, August 14, from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. in CENTERPOINT will feature a discussion of November ballot measure 310 that would replace partisan primaries with “all candidate primaries” and ranked-choice voting for general elections. Seth Masket, a DU political science professor and expert on elections, will speak along with Colorado State Representative Emily Sirota, sponsor of a major elections bill in the 2024 session. All are welcome to join us for dinner before the meeting at El Gran Jardin Restaurant 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 720-6539354.
¡ ENCORE DANCE is currently on break and will resume on Tuesday, September 10. The group has great fun dancing to show tunes, jazz, western, rock ‘n roll, and big band sounds. For more information, contact Hillary Hutson at spicy47@comcast.net or 303-9194512.
¡ EVENING CREATIVES GROUP: Wednesdays, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the
¡ 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.
ALL-PURPOSE ROOM (second floor of CenterPoint). Our first meeting will be on Wednesday, August 21. All are invited. Open mic, show-and tell, Express your unseen talents. Explore your interests. Join neighbors to share easy-going fun. You are welcome to play an instrument, read a poem or short writing, show your embroidery or scrapbooking, do a dramatic reading, act out a story, do magic, be a comedian. Bring your open mind, positive outlook and curiosity. Contact 2024creatives@gmail.com for more information. Come see us at the Clubs and Groups Expo on August 15 to learn more about this new group.
¡ 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
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other first Monday at 11 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. The next Flag Corps meeting will be on August 5.
¡ 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 welcomes new members. Our goals are to add to members' enjoyment of the canal through recreational and educational events and to support the nonprofit High Line Canal Conservancy's efforts to protect and enhance this treasure. Our next meeting is at 11 a.m. on Friday, August 9, in CENTERPOINT WEST.
¡ LAPIDARY CLUB meets Friday mornings from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. but call first. Rocks, gems, jewelry, bookends, cut/polish, and tumble. The lapidary shop is located off the alleyway by the outdoor pool. Drop by and meet others. Questions? Call Larry at 720-256-3359.
¡ MARINE CORPS LEAGUE –WINDSOR MARINES/FRANK J. CARROLL & AUXILIARY will meet on Tuesday, August 13, at 7 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Call Don Howell at 720-216-0993 or Barry Georgopulos at 303-360-6302 for more information. Once a Marine – Always a Marine.
¡ MARINES LADIES AUXILIARY supports the Marine Corps, Marine families,
Wounded Warriors, youth programs, scholarships, and various Marine and veteran-related programs and activities. We are sure there are many eligible ladies (any Marine relation) in Windsor Gardens and would like to welcome you to join us as members of the extended Marine family. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Our next meeting will be on Tuesday, August 13. 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: On Tuesday, August 20, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST the WG Optimist Club is hosting a speaker from Newborns in Need, an organization affliated with Denver Health, which delivers one-third of the babies in Denver, averaging 12 per a day. Their supply bins are getting very low and they have asked for donations of new receiving blankets, bibs, burp cloths, baby hats, onesies (3 months size), sleepers (3 months size). No diapers. Please bring donations to the meeting or drop them off at the donation box in the CENTERPOINT LOBBY. If you'd like to join us for lunch, please contact Carol at 303-3634113 or attend the meeting.
OPTIMIST ICE CREAM SOCIAL ON LABOR DAY WEEKEND: Saturday, August 31, from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Come and enjoy a variety of ice cream bars and lemonade. Have fun socializing with family, friends and neighbors and help raise money for a good cause: scholarships for youth! Tickets are $3 (each ticket good for one ice cream bar) and available at the Activities Desk or at the door.
¡ 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, from beginners to advanced. Bring your paddle if you have one or some are available.
¡ POTTERY (HAND-BUILT): A progressive course in hand-built pottery for all levels. We meet 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.
¡ SIGN LANGUAGE FOR BEGINNERS GROUP meets on Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the ALLPURPOSE ROOM. This group is on break in August and will resume in September.
¡ SINGLE CHRISTIAN WOMEN meet every third Saturday of the month at 3 p.m. in the ASPEN ROOM. For more information, contact Darnell Castleman at 720-955-7558 or darnellcastleman@gmail. com.
¡ SMOKE-FREE WG CLUB – NEW MEETING TIME AND DATE: The club now meets every third Tuesday of the month from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Interested in living in a smoke-free community? Working together on several fronts, we continue to inform neighbors of the ongoing impact of secondhand smoke on our health, safety and property values. We are investigating several leads. Your help is always needed!
¡ SPANISH LANGUAGE EXPLORERS meet on Mondays in the EL GRAN JARDIN BANQUET ROOM.
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Beginners meet from 4:30 p.m. to 5 p.m., and intermediates meet from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. Have you always wanted to learn Spanish? Or do you know a little bit and want to learn more? If so, then this group is for you!
¡ TIME4TAP: If you’ve ever wanted to learn how to tap dance or renew your skills, Time4Tap is for you. We meet on Tuesdays in the AUDITORIUM. Intermediate/advanced tap meets from 10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m., and beginner's tap meets from 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. If you have questions, contact Julie Whalen at 303-550-5985 or jwhalen97@ comcast.net, or drop in on a Tuesday and make Time4Tap!
¡ TORAH DISCUSSION CLUB meets every Thursday from 12 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. We read and discuss the ancient Jewish Bible to better understand its meaning in today's society. Jewish and non-Jewish residents are invited. To join, please contact Nate Khodadad at 720-989-5479.
¡ TRAVEL CLUB: Due to summer travel and holidays, the club will be meeting once a month from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. in CENTERPOINT WEST on the following dates: Tuesday, July 23; Tuesday, August 13; Tuesday, September 24; Tuesday, October 22; Tuesday, November 12; and Tuesday, December 10. Presentations by members have included Paris to Peru, Hawaii to Arizona, a river cruise on the Rhine, and RVing around the U.S. Members’ travel adventures from past and present are brought to life with pictures, stories and memorabilia. Stop by for some 'travel talk'. Questions? Contact Coral at 720-975-6702 at believecla@gmail.com.
¡ WARM HEARTS WARM BABIES: Would you like to help make
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blankets and clothing for premature and newborn infants in crisis? Material and yarn will be furnished, or you can use your own stash. We meet on the second Thursday of the month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the SEWING ROOM. There is no meeting in August. 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.
¡ WGRC: 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 about the club, please call Becky Stefanski at 303-945-1479 or Kate Flaharty at 720-261-6872.
WGRC SPECIAL EVENT: Thursday, August 15, from 5:45 p.m. to 8 p.m. in CENTERPOINT. Miss Colorado World will be sharing her talents as an artist as she teaches us to draw an aspen tree design. Twice a month, she is required to volunteer in her community. The price will be $30. Please bring cash. Payment will be taken at the door. (Pictures can be taken after the event, so that we can start on time. ) NOTE: This event is not sponsored by the Activities Department. As a courtesy to them, please do not call or try to sign up with them.
¡ 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 WOMEN'S 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
¡ ASSUMPTION MASS: Tuesday, August 15, at 5 p.m. in CENTERPOINT for the feast of the Assumption.
¡ 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 look forward to meeting you very soon.
Please Note: Some paid listings in the following sections are for upcoming informational meetings, workshops, or seminars related to commercial products or services conducted by outside individuals or groups not affiliated with Windsor Gardens. Please be aware that the products or services discussed or offered during such meetings are not endorsed, sponsored, or approved by the Windsor Gardens Board of Directors or management of Windsor Gardens Association, nor is your attendance necessarily encouraged. Residents 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.
¡ 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.
¡ MASSAGE: Therapeutic, Swedish and deep tissue massage every Thursday by appointment only in the DENVER ROOM.
¡ LITERARY EXTRAVAGANZA:
Saturday, August 17, from 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. in CENTERPOINT EAST. Meet three local internationally best-selling authors, Zaneta V. Johns, Laura Rochelle Ragin and Carolyn Sawyer, facilitated by Barabra Bonner. Join them for poetry readings, storytelling, self-
¡ EAR CLINIC: Bayer's Mobile Ear Clinic is at WG on Mondays from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM on the 2nd floor of CenterPoint. The clinic provides hearing tests, hearing aid repairs, batteries and wax management. Reservations are required. Please call 720-937-9919.
¡ ON-SITE EYE EXAMS by MILE HIGH SENIOR EYECARE: Dr. Schuman is on break for August. The next visit will be on Tuesday, September 17, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., in the DENVER ROOM. Reservations are required.
¡ 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.
The cost is $60 per hour. Call Zhanna at 720338-3821 to schedule an appointment.
¡ MOUNTAIN MAN FRUITS AND NUTS: Friday, August 16, 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: The first Friday of the month. The next visit
nurturing tips and affirmations. This is a free event with refreshments. All are welcome. Door prizes for one lucky winner. Please sign up at the Activities Desk.
¡ SOCIAL SECURITY – WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Thursday, September 5, from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. in the ASPEN ROOM.
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 for those who sign up at the Activities Desk. Or email drschuman@mheye.com if you would like to be seen in your unit.
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WELLNESS CLINIC
WITH VISITING NURSES on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of each month, 8:30 a.m. to 1
will be Friday, August 2, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. in CENTERPOINT LOBBY. Services include battery replacement and minor repairs.
¡ XFINITY EDUCATIONAL
TABLE: Wednesday, August 14, 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.
As individuals approach their 60s, they face the important decision about when to start claiming Social Security retirement benefits. Gregory Beal with the Association of Financial Educators will discuss what you need to know. Bagels and burritos will be provided. FREE. Please sign up at the Activities Desk!
p.m., in the ASPEN ROOM. Reservations are required at 303-698-6496. Please check in no more than 5 minutes before your appointment. Foot care is $55, which includes a foot assessment, sensation screening, trimming toenails, calluses/corn filing, medication review, and blood pressure check. Fingernail cuts are $15. A blood pressure check is $5. Kaiser patients can call 303-698-6496 before their first visit to see if their plan qualifies them for free foot care.
FLAG FACT FROM THE WG FLAG CORPS
Colorado Day is August 1. The “C” on our flag represents Colorado or Centennial. The red and blue colors are the same as on the U.S. flag.
¡ 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,
S U P P O R T G R O U P S
August 19, from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the 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.
L O C A L C O M
¡ DEATH CAFÉ: Have you created a relationship with death? We will meet in the parking lot at Fairmount Cemetery, 430 S. Quebec St., from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. on the last Tuesday of every month. Let’s walk the walk and talk the talk to become more comfortable about understanding all the choices we have as we approach the inevitable—death. FREE. Marily Charles, 720-980-3953.
¡ DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY PROGRAMS & EVENTS
− AGELESS GRACE – BODY AND BRAIN WORKOUT: Fridays, August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. at Schlessman Family Library, Community Room. The Ageless Grace program consists of simple, seated exercise tools for all ages and abilities. It is based on everyday movements that focus on the longevity of the body and brain. A playlist accompanies each session.
− TECH HELP: Tuesday, August 6, 13 and 27 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Ross-Cherry Creek Library. Get personalized technology assistance and instruction on your own device or a public computer. Call 720-8650120 to schedule your appointment.
− MEMORY CAFE is a fun place to socialize, relax and engage with people experiencing memory loss and their families/caregivers. Each cafe has a theme. Location: Virginia Village Library, Mead Community Room.
x Ageless Grace Movement and Music: Tuesday, August 6, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
x Chair Yoga with LeeAnn Langdon: Tuesday, August 13, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
x Folk Dance with Colorado Ballet: Tuesday, August 20, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
x Denver Art Museum Artwork: Tuesday, August 27, from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
OM AWAY FROM HOME MEDITATION
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SESSION: Friday, August 23, from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Ross-Cherry Creek Branch Library. Come practice introductory meditation at the Ross-Cherry Creek Library. Feel free to bring your own meditation pillow or bench or use one of our chairs. No experience is necessary.
¡ FAIRMOUNT HERITAGE FOUNDATION: To reserve a spot for the events below, visit https://www.eventbrite. com/d/co--denver/fairmount-heritagefoundation/. Fairmount Cemetery is located at 430 South Quebec Street, Denver, and Riverside Cemetery is at 5201 Brighton Boulevard, Denver.
− FAIRMOUNT CAR SHOW: August 11, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cars of all makes and models line up for this annual event along "Millionaire's Row." There will be music, food trucks and mini-history tours. FREE.
− FAIRMOUNT FUR-EVER FEST: Sunday, September 8, at 12 p.m. Pet vendors, coffee and food, a pet blessing, crafts, and more. Leashed pets are welcome. You do not need a ticket to attend. FREE.
¡ JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER OFFERINGS
The JCC is located at 350 S. Dahlia St., Denver, 303-399-2660. Some events require registration at the JCC website: https://www. jccdenver.org/events/. Please direct questions to Blair Becker at bbecker@jccdenver.com.
− CURRENT EVENTS & SCHMOOZE: Fridays, August 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. FREE. No registration is required.
− MAHJ PLAY AT THE J: Recreational mah-jongg play on August 20 and 27, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the Wolf Room. Free/donation-based. Register at the JCC website.
¡ WG GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: Meets every Thursday from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the ALL-PURPOSE ROOM. Sharing our stories of loss can be the beginning of healing through grief. Together, we can support and help each other. Marily Charles, who has run many grief groups, facilitates the group. She brings deep care and gentleness. Contact Marily at marily60@gmail.com or 720-980-3953 if you have any questions or just need to talk.
− MONTHLY BINGO: Thursday, August 22, from 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. in the Mizel Reception Room. FREE. Register on the JCC website.
− SENIOR BOOK CLUB, "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah: Thursday, August 22, from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. in the Wolf Room. FREE. Register on the JCC website.
¡ SENIOR PLANET GROUP 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.
− PASSWORD MANAGEMENT (APPLE): Fridays, August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Need help organizing your passwords?
− FITNESS WEARABLES: Friday, August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. If you need help tracking your exercise session, sign up for this group tech talk for wearables.
− FITNESS FRIDAYS WITH NINTENDO SWITCH: Friday, August 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 from 3:30 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. Join Senior Planet's new Fitness Fridays!
− APPLE: Mondays, August 5, 12, 19, and 26, from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m.
− ANDROID: Tuesdays, August 6, 13, 20, and 27 from 2 p.m. to 3:15 p.m.
¡ SENIORS PROM (50+): Join Denver Parks and Recreation for their Seniors Prom at the City Park Pavilion (1700 N. York St.) on September 14 from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Come dressed to impress in Glitter and Gold to enjoy a fun evening filled with music, dancing, and food. For more information or to register, please visit www.denvergov.org. Space is limited.
Windsor Writers
Theme: Elegant Experience
Sunset in D by
In the early 1980s, I was a consultant to DOD at Hill Air Force Base in Ogden, Utah. My office at Hill was definitely not the most luxurious one I had ever worked in. The floors were concrete, and the chairs were giant vinyl things never meant to accommodate a small woman's posterior. Attempting to lean back in one presented the strong possibility of landing on your head with your feet in the air. The wings of the building were separated by a train track that no longer serviced the trains that had run between the two buildings in wartime. My office was on the top floor and was regularly "buzzed" by F16 pilots who thought it was amusing to rattle the few windows that the building contained.
I lived in Salt Lake City – about a 30-mile drive from the base. On one particularly stressful day, I left the office in a hurry – eager to beat the commuter traffic back to the city. About a third of the way home, I became mesmerized by the most beautiful, bright red sunset forming over the lake. As I approached the exit for the lakeshore, I
I am a rapidly aging primate. Snootiness, I absolutely hate.
Take me for fine dining, And I’ll probably start whining.
I do not need a five-course meal, With all that lamb, escargot and veal.
Sharon Coburn
began a serious argument with myself – miss the traffic, get home and into some comfortable clothing, and sip a tall cool drink on my lanai while watching the sunset over the magnificent capitol building, OR take the lake exit and perhaps see the sunset of a lifetime. Tired though I was, I opted for the call of nature.
As I pulled up to the shore, Pachelbel's Canon in D played softly on my car radio. The brilliant reds over the lake were slowly fading to pinks and lavenders. As the sun descended, it remained a blazing yellow, contrasting with soft pastels. While the sun continued its slow drift to the next time zone, the Canon gently teased my tense muscles to a supremely relaxed state, and I knew I had chosen the correct path. Just as the sun slipped gently below the horizon, the final notes of the Canon languidly faded into the most perfect silence. It was as if a surreal conductor had ended the symphony by gently placing the sun on a golden lectern. No applause was necessary. The spirit accepted the transcendent moment with peace and grace.
Windsor Winers by Steve Clark
Keep it simple I say, Hold the prawns for another day.
No, a simple meal of mac and cheese, Keeps me very much at ease.
For me, a few inelegant beers and glasses of wine, With my Windsor Winers on Fridays is quite fine.
Theme: If I Had the Courage
The pristine blank page stares at me with its cursor blinking, inviting me, no, challenging me to write something, to begin a new manuscript or chapter. Its tease calls me to overcome the "I'm not sure you can do this" warning. The voice in my head begins its litany of excuses: You can do this later; what you have to say isn't that important; oh, how about that to-do list of yours? I know this voice well. Its name is Frida Fear.
For the past two or three years, I have been exploring my strongest emotions, the ones that rule my actions. Two in particular have captured my attention, and one of those is fear. Fear has taught me that she is present to protect me, to keep me from taking actions that could be dangerous or could derail me from achieving my goal. My dialogues with her in my journal have been enlightening. She is
a most powerful emotion, affecting me in ways I have not always recognized. For example, I have asked her why she places blocks in my writing progress.
"Well, I don't want you to subject yourself to criticism, and sometimes I believe you are about to expose your sensitive self to hurt or write a scene that will be painful even in the execution."
"So, I just stick to the bland, boring stuff or not write at all?"
"My job is to protect you. You will need my counterpoint, 'Courage,' to help you overcome the obstacles I present."
Courage is doing something with the absence of fear. It takes courage to write honestly and with conviction. It requires exposure.
FRIDA AND CAITLIN continued on page 38
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Can courage combine with fear so I feel free to express what I need to put on the page? Caitlin Courage answers.
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"Well, Sandra, we've been through some tough re-writes in this writing world of yours. I can encourage you to ignore those sinking feelings in your stomach. I can assure you that we have been through this before. Mostly, I must remind you to face your fears and speak to them as allies. Then we can move forward. Most people don't understand that fear and courage must work together. We are both allies for you."
The blank page still stares at me but in a friendlier way. I have been working on this piece in my head for the past week. In response to the prompt, "If I had the courage," I would reply, "If I had the courage, I would write my next novel, 'Playing for Aces,' the one for which I have constructed pages of notes, ideas, sequences and scenes, all waiting for courage and I to move forward."
